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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

human-DOOy anu All ehe a'i"iS"'o
to which it is subject than any
other single book in the English
language. II is really a medical
encyclopedia in one volume. a
large heavy book Of 1908 pages.
with over 500 illustrations; The
outlay of money, time and effort
In producing this great book was
paid for by the sale OF the first
edition of Csc, 600 copies at $3.50
each; and the profit has l,een
,,c.d 80 v>,,f,i3shf mo- the nreSent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

edition Of half.a million copies to be sent ALSO
lutely without price to all who will remit the
small charge Of al cents in ne-cent stamps 10
pay the cost Of mailing only. Address, with
No. "a Main Street. Buffalo. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
AT BANGOR.

McKenna. was a stumbling block to
the Bangor batters. today. The home
team made very costly errors and
PLAYED with little life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Hits-Brockton. 10; Bangor. s. Errors
Brockton 2; Bangor. 5. Mckenna am
Shea; Weithoff, Wheeler and Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser
gives more plain useful information about the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

that we had better buy the mine, when
l got letter from him, saying that
the panic had struck Denver. He said
that everything was fat, and that Mof.
fat had written to him to go slow, and
not to buy anything for time. He
told me to break off any negotiations
l might have and go off fishing until
the trouble blew over. thought the
matter would keep for month, so l
went fishing. Thirty days latter I
came back, only to find that Stratton
had struck good ore, and that he would
not sell at any price. He took ont
several thousand dollars that month,
aud now-well, now every one knows
that the Independence mine is worth
millions"
As have said, Stratton offered to
sell out number of times during the
earlier days of the Independence, but
at this time there we're none who had
enough faith to buy. Now it is said
that he is making such improvements
that he will in time be able to take a
million dollars worth of gold out OF
the mine in a single day, and that one
of his boasts is that he will soon shiI
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

modelling one OF last seasons modes.
The upper portion Of the cape fits
closely to the depth OF the shallow
yoke. From this point the additional
material is laid in deep underlying
plaits, providing the fashionable flare
at the lower edge. The closing is ef-
fected through the center front by
coat hooks and loops. An interlining
of lightweight crinoline gives body to
the wrap, while a pretty lining OF two
toned silk is pleasing addition. Fur
ther decoration is afforded by the or
namental straps that extend from the
collar to the shoulder, and are decor.
ated with bijou buttons. A distinc-
tive feature is the high Aaring collar,
faced with velvet, that will prove both
protective and becoming. All regula-
tion cloakings are adapted to the mode,
such as Melton, covert, whipcord, bill
lard cloth. broadcloth, etc., while
peau de sole, rich brocade. satin or
heavy cloaking silk will make up pret.
tily in conjunction with velvet OF fur.
The quantity of material A inches
wide required to make this cape for q
lady having q 36-inch bust measure it
two yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

cott and others for 500, 900. Now it
is producing quantities of gold, aud
no one knows what it will bring in the
future.
sat at dinner in Browns Hotel,
in Denver, the other day, beside
horid-faced, long-beaded man from
Colorado Springs. We soon began to
talk of the mines of Cripple Creek.
Tho subject OF the Isabella Company
came up, and asked him if he knew
anything as to the Cripple Creek
mines owned by it.
"Yee," said he, 81 should sayI do.
Their best mine, your know, is the
Buena Vista. 1t pays almost all the
profits of the Isabella Company. It's
veins has been traced for three thou
sand feet, and it has already produced
more than S400, 900 worth of gold. 1
had a chance to buy half of that mine
for 800, and did not take it. A man
in my employ discovered it. He was
one OF those fellows who are always
hard up, and one day he came to me
and told me that his family were out
of provisions, and that he must have
money. He spoke of the Buena Vista
prospect and offered me half interest
in it for 500. 1 told him that would
give him the provisions, but i did not
want the mine. said l did not be-
lieve there was any gold in the Cripple
Greek region. The result was that he
went away aud sold the interest to
other parties Within two week those
parties sold their half interest for $780,
900, and month later my man got
$40, 900 tor his share. The Isabella
mining stock at its preseat selling
value Is worth more than million. 1t
has paid $l00,000 within a month it
dividends, and ] could have gotten
one. half of it for 500. Oh, Lord it
makes me sick when think of it I"
The Independence gold mine Is said
to be the richest in the world. 1t has,
it Is said, from five to seven million
dollars worth of gold in sight, and its
owner, who was working at his trade
as q carpenter five years ago, would
not now sell it Tor $40, 900. 900 cash.
And still the independence has sew.
eral times been offered for sale and the
offer refused. This was in the first
days of its history. One. of Dave
Mofist's experts told me the other
night how near he came to buying it.
Said he:
''lt was several years ago, before the
Cripple Greek region was much devel-
oped that came there from Leadville
to see what ! could find for Modat.
Eben Smith was with me, and we
bought the Victor mine for $65, 900,
and have, as you know, made about
. million out OF it. Well, one day
was walking about Stratton's mine,
when 1 saw miner whom l knew
ahoveIling out ore aud rock. / asked
him whether the mine was worth any.
thing. he said that he did not think
that II was worth much, and that
6trstton would never get anything
out Of II. won't into the building
however. and ehigpsd s6 . bito III
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
A REroRT OF CRIPPLE CREEK GOLD.

had no money to develop il and he
finally sold it for $500. A few months
after he made the sale. one-third OF
the Ell Paso was sold for $35, 900, and
it is now considered very valuable
property. 1t was Womaok who first
had faith in the Cripple Creek gold
region. He held the FL Paso for O
long time before he sold it and he
worked on the cattle farm of Bennett
& Meyers upon which have since been
located some of the best Cripple Greek
mines, in order to get the money to
continue his prospecting. He dug
holes all over this farm in his search
for gold. The owners OF the farm
laughed at him and told him that he
must cover up his holes, as their cat
tie fell into them. He did this and
went on. From time to time he took
rock down to Denver to be assayed
and he found that it ran as high as
$500 per ton. After the miners be.
gan to come to Cripple Creek he gave
away number Of claims which he had
on Gold Hill. and some of these claims
within year afterwsrd sold for $40,.
900. By the time the camp was in
full blast he found himself worth
nothing, and now he says of himself
that his old friends pass him by with
q sneer and those who have the most
Of the wealth which he has discovered
do not even say "Have cigar, Bob I"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

far as in him lies. He cannot speak
the truth, and would not respect him
self il he could for that is virtue OF
the Frank.
His place of business is on the streets
of his native town, where he can be
found at all hours OF the dny, clad in
loose soiled jacket usually gray, with
gray CATERS, Turkish shoes or sandals.
the inevitable fez and a neckerchief
that makes him look as If he were
strangling.
All the burden of conveying large
or small articles falls upon him and he
will for gratuity carry q piano as
easily as trunk. He is the most con-
tented of the working fraternity one
meets abroad, whether he is found in
the streets OF Constantinople or in
those OF Stamboul, and the tourists
make much OF him because he is inter-
esting, His occasional smoke under
the shade of q mulberry tree. or his
lazy sips of sherbert, being treats that
renew his strength for the hard work
by which he must live--if he is not
able to sell merchandise. Being sturdy
and industrious, the traits OF the
Turkish porter commend him to the
public, hence q picturesque descrip-
tion OF him by one traveller who
named him the "Quaker OF the ORR
ent."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

aaring at the lower edge, falling deep
ly at front, back and we'll over the full
puffed sleeves. The neck is finished
by standing collar, beneath tie and
cravat bow of white tulle. The sleeves
are close fitting to above the elbow,
being one of the newest models, with
deep gauntlet cuff facings of velvet.
The design affords ample opportunity
for stylish decorations and combina-
tions of material. TO the observant
woman its possibilities are apparent.
Fine French plaid, ;nelanges, feather
mixtures, Scotch plaids in rich tones,
with velvet or silk trimmings, may be
employed, or figured and striped ma
terials combined with plain goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
BALLOON AND SUBMARINE BOAT.

made to secure speed, and, Gomez
quently, there would be no necessity
for equipping the airship with pro.
pelling machinery or with rudder.
Moreover, the occupants OF the two
vessels could be placed in telephonic
communication with each other. The
Frenchman proposes to use the bal
loon as an observatory, whence the
position and strength Of the enemy
could be more readily perceived The
imagines) than from the coming tower
of q submarine boat, and he would
have the operations OF the other twin
directed from his aerial post. Only
enough men to manage the boat and
its torpedoes would be put inside of
the submerged craft. II the balloon
kept at sufficient elevation to pre-
vent its being hit by any OF the guns
of the enemy's feet, aud did not come
within range OF the marines rifles, it
might prove a usefnl adjunct OF its
marine consort in offensive rs well as
defensive warfare.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

iously carried the rock TO the top.
After time he rugged up windlass
and thus hauled it out. After some
weeks he sent some of the rock to
Pueblo to be assayed, friend advance
ing him the cash to pay for the assay.
The report was that the best ore con-
tanned eighty cents worth Of gold to
the ton. In reading IL, however, old
Sterritt mistook the figures for SO in
stead of eighty cents. "'That isn't at
all bad" said he, and he went on min
ing. At last. however. he came to the
end of his "grub," and he walked of
to his home, thirty miles away,
to work at his trade as carpenter for
week or so in order to save enough
money to go on with his mine. While
he was away the owners of one OF the
stamp mills examined the mine, and
when he came back they offered him a
dollar ton for all the rock on the sur
face OF his claim for distance of 100
feet in length, twenty-five feet in
width and six feet IN depth. This
Sterritt accepted, and he was soon
making from $40 to S15 day. In the
meantime a speculator jumped his
mine, and he had to fight for it in the
courts.
The other miners, however, saw the
injustice OF the jumpers claim and
they burned him in efligy and scared
him so that he did not dare to appear
at the trial. While the suit was pend
ing Sterritt shipped more than S12, 900
worth of precious rock, and when he
was offered $4,000 for his mine he
took it and left for his old home in
Indiana. During the same year that
he sold it the Deer Horn shipped
$l26, 600 worth of ore. Within the
past few months 1t has been resold
and il ie now to be operated in con-
nectiou with the Summit mine, which
adioins it on the north. Its new own
ers intend to put in the finest of ma
cbinery and they claim that the mine
contains fortune in its immense
bodies of low grade ore.
1t is sad to know that those who do
the most for the world often reap the
least reward. Marshall, who discov-
cred gold in California, died pau
per. The mau who laid bare the riches
of the oil fields of Pennsylvania was
in his last days dependent on charity,
and Bob Womack, the prospector who
first showed up the riches of this
Cripple Creek gold camp, is now liv-
ing IN little log cabin in sight of
mines worth millions and struggling
hard to got more than a living. His
story is that of many miners. For
twenty years he has been prospecting,
and now, at forty.three. having found
millions, he is worth nothing. He
came to this region ten years in ad-
vance of any one else and staked out q
number of ,laims, among others what
is now known as the El Paso mine,
which is said to be worth half a mill.
ion. He owned this prospect fol
some time, but could not get 9th
ers to believe in its riches. He
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
Build Up the System.

DR.. S. Weir Mitchell has just pub
lished pamphlet, in which he takes
the ground that not only the use of
glasses, but the general building up
of the system is necessary in most cases
where the oculist is called in. A
prominent dentist follows in the same
lines, and says that the best way to
cure constitutional and regular tooth
ache is to strengthen the entire sys-
tenn and increase the bodily strength.
In oil the treatment OF sueh cases q
great advance has been made OF late
in the skill of the ophthalmologists
and Oculists. .-Philadelphia Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

slight lifting of the left brim, which
gives them cocky side tilt when
posed and even when not turned mp
there is tendency to mass the trim.
ming of the back more toward the left
than evenly in the middle, as formerly.
Most of the small, round hats, and
especially those on the ruffled order,
will be worn squarely on the head, or
else little back, to show an elaborate
arrangement of the hair in front. But
this arrangement will be the despair
of women with high foreheads and
straight hair; a pompadour. with
short, soft ourls escaping at the
temples, is the proper style, and this
style, though very charming, is uufor-
tunately becoming only to low fore.
heads aud crisp, wavy locks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

ore and put IL in my pocket, That
night I had it assayed. It ran 5000 to
the ton. sounded Stratton and found
/ could get the mine for $40, 900 cash
at an option of $4,000. I replied
that could not make an offer until l
could go through the mine and make
a number of assays, and that while
the first ore might run good, that
which got later might not be. worth
mining. This was agreed to, and I
was Just about to wire Eben Smith
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

color and lower portion of sleeves are
OF dahlia.colored velvet, outlined with
galloon bands, studded with jewels OF
irridescent hue. The full waist is ar
ranged over glove-htted Innings that
close in the center front. Tue back
fits smoothly across the shoulders, the
fullness being drawn to the center by
gathers at tho lower edge. The point.
cd bodice closes at the left under arm
seam. A stylish accessory is the hand.
some collar out In deep pointed tabs,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
THE HNEw SLEEVE. ="

There can no longer be any doubt
that the balloon sleeve is quite passe,
rs the fashion scribes say. But how it
is passing we will let our readers
gather from this dainty analysis of the
Washington Stars New York fashion
correspondent: 'It is one thing to
tell OF the new sleeve, its shape and
form. but quite another to see how the
transition is managed; by doubled
shoulder capes OF satin in self colors |;
by wreaths of tulle or yelling hanging
about the arm by little shoulder puffs
which mark the vanishing mode as the
projections above the. horses hoofs
retain the memory OF his prehistoric
toes" We should say it is simply q
small sleeve with q little bulge at the
shoulder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

' HERE are IL, 200 men in Grip.
l. pie Creek, and fully 10, 900 of
them are mourning over the
fortunes they have lost, writes
Frank @. Carpenter in the Washington
Star. You will meet every day miners
who will tell you bow near they came
to owning the Portland, the Independ-
ence, the Victor, or other big mines
which are now turning out tens of
thousands of dollars month. Some
will whisper how they sold mines for
song which are now worth millions,
and others will curse their luck as they
describe the fortunes which have
slipped through their fingers.
saw man hauling logs at the
town of Victor, near Cripple Creek,
the other day, who sold n half.million-
dollar mine to pay grocery bill of
$40. He was earning SO day, and
he was working for the men who
bought his mine. His name is Jerry
Winchell. Four years ago he owned
a number of the best locations in the
Cripple Creek district, but now he is
is not worth cent. The mine which
went for grub is famous here. 1t is
known as "The Last Dollar" VIM
chell located it in 1891, aud not long
after that, when he found himself in
debt to the amount of $40 to H. II.
Mills, groceryman, he gave him the
mine to square the bills. Mills was
not satisfied with the settlement He
objected, but Winchell had no money
later, however, he sold the mine for
$4,000, and the purchaser resold it a
month or so after that to Senator VOL
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
A STYLISH WAIST,

The newest feature is the bodice ef-
feet introduced in the stylish and fan.
ciful waist depicted in the second large
engraving, and also described by May
Mantou. In the present instance the
material chosen is plaid silk, the
ground of deep indigo blue being dc.
lightfully blended in colors Of dahl;a,
green and gold. The bodice, fanoiful
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
Paprlka is Red Pepper.

"Paprika," SO often referred to in
moleIn cooking recipes, is hungarian
pepper, red pepper that is more
pleasant to the taste OF many persons
than CAYENNE, whose place it is taking.
II is quite as pungeut. but not really
20 harsh and strong.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
THE LATEST IN HATS.

The fashion of wearing the large
hats low over the forehead, until they
seem ready to tumble of, milliners
say is going out, though there are
some widely-trimmed shapes, turned
up at the back, that will need to be
adjusted in pretty much the old way.
But other large hats are running to q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
Coal DeteriOrates From Exposure.

The result OF recent analyses show
that the loss Of weight suffered by coal
from exposure to the weather is con-
siderable. In some cases 1t reaches
33.OS per cent, while the deteriors-
tion in quality for purposes OF fuel or
gas making reached a still higher fig
ure. Boston Budget.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
FASHION OLIO.
SOME OF THE NEWEST FEAT
IRES OF wOMAN'S WEAR.
A Handsome and Serviceabie Cape
Made of English Covert Cloth
AStylish and Fancifui Waist
with Bodice Effect.

~ ENUINE English covert cloth
1 l. in an exquisite shade of dove
NJ color, with velvet in darker
shade, is effectively combined
in the decidedly:correct garment shown
in the first large picture and described
by May Manton. 1t is suitable alike
for completing a visiting, calling or
church toilet. The cape of becoming
length is mounted over short yoke
lining of circular shape, thus insuring
perfect adjustment. The shaping is
accomplished by eight cores. and may,
therefore, be cut &c economically. No
better design can be suggested in re.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
WILL BECOME POPULAR.

Corded silks aud ribbed woolens
and veivets will be extremely popular
for handsome gowns, entire street
costu nss, and elegant wraps this
winter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28

The Congressional Library at WASH
ington has received q valuable addi.
tion to its collection in the shape Of
the letters OF Washington collected by
tue late DR.. Joseph TonneyA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
THE TURKISH PORTER.

The Hercules Whose Place of Busi--
ness Is on the Street.
The Turkish porter is one OF the
most interesting objects seen in tour
Of the Orient. OF Herculean strength
and power of endurance, he is usually
prompt and obliging, also honest so
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-28
FORTUNES FREAKS.
ROMANTIC STORIES OF MEN IN
THE COLORADO GOLD MINES.
Many Former Owners of Paying
Properties Are Now Poor
Ups aud Downs of
Miners Life.

HHERE are 10. 900 men in Grip.
II pie Creek, and fully 10, 900 of
them are mourning over the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-07-11

The peas planted last season grow
right along through all the hard
drought and made a good crop, while
the clover in an adjoining field
looked dead and made no growth
whatever. In fact, from seven
acres of clover meadow /
cut what estimated at ], 800 pounds OF
hay, an average of little over over zoo
pounds per acre, while on the same
quality of land the COW peas made,
vines from two feet to twenty feet in
length. intend trying again making
hay from them, as think from what
can learn il it can be cured right 1t
will be about equal to good clover for
hay feeding. My main object was to
determine their value as renovator
ofsoil, and upon this point am fully
satisfied.
From the analysis of the COW pea
we would be led to conclude that a
fertilizer containing phosphoric acid
would give the best results. This has
been proven the case in repeated ex-
periments. Potash is also beneficial.
Now phosphoric acid and potash are
the two cheapest ingredients of plant
food. Nitrogen is the costliest. The
COW pea will furnish nitrogen, and
that in the cheapest form, while the
farmer can buy acid phosphate and
kainit to supply the other two elements
If he wishes, thereby saving the ex-
pense of buying a high-priced fertili-
ger; besides the blowing under of q
49, Al I.
humus, which is of very great advan-
tage to any soil that is run down and
depleted of humus.
The COW pea will never leave land as
poor as before it was planted on it,
even if you NOW 1t close to the ground
and feed the vines. 1t will leave a very
large amount of nitrates in the soil,
and also some humus from the decay
of the roots. The roots appear 70 have
a tendency to go deep down into the
sub-soil and bring plant food neare,
the surface and leave it in an available
shape for future crops.
have tried the COW pea with fertil,
izer, with barnyard manure and with
out. In one plot which was fertilized
\ with commercial fertilizer, the pea.
made an enormous growth of vine, ant
were filed. with pods. The pods als'
ripened almost two weeks ahead o
the plot which had no fertilizer. Thu
plot with stable manure did not Dc
quite SO well as the one with the fer
tilizer, and the plots with no manur,
or fertilizer were behind the other
considerably in growth, maturity AM
yield of vines and peas. found tina
! ground broken in the winter mad
1 about one-fourth better crop last sea
son than ground broken in the spring
j. f. Bryant, in National Stoclman