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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

HHHHH# ~ AHAWMMa
Molea are expert swimmers Their
broad paws operate a. paddles
A parrot has just died at Cold
Spring. n. ", aged seventy ak yoara
The remains Of a fossil dog six feet
high we're some years ago inoarihod
10 Brazil.
The hide Of tho hippopolamus, Ia
certain parts, attains a thickness Of
two inohes
A ranober Of Sheridan County,
Wyoming, claims 10 be able to raise
1900 bushels Of potatoes 10 the
acre.
In Seelisborg, Switzerland. during
storm on July "a, lightning killed a
goat that was being MIXED by a boy.
The boy was not injured.
Mrs. Lewis, who prepared a tran.
scription Of the Syriac gospel in 1892,
has completed a new translation Of tho
whole text, the result Of her recent
trip to Syria
Every guest at Norwegian wedding
brings the bride a present. In many
parts key Of butter is the usual gift,
and if the marriage takes place in
winter. sailed or frozen meat is Of
fered.
One Of the handsomest suburban
places around Toronto, Canada, is
owned by an Englishman who made
his fortune exporting hides, and the
people, with or without his approval,
call it clyde Park.
Andrew Cameron, the champion
diver of the world, has undertaken
an arduous task by Offering to attempt
to get the mail-bags Of the ship Drum
mond Castle, which lies in $50 feet Of
water off the coast Of Spain.
In 1911 the Danae, a French frigate
with $50, 600 in gold on board, was
sunk in the harbor Of Trieste. Efforts
have frequently BEEN made since to
raise it, but in vain. Divers have re-
Gently succeeded, however, in laying
bare a part OF the ships skeleton and
they hope to raise it with a crane.
Twenty years ago the Marquis Of
Butte tried to acclimatize the beaver
in Scotland. He placed some on his
estate where stream ran through &
wood. Iu 1878 the keeper was sure
of sixteen being alive, which made al
average increase of four for each sea.
son. The last of them died five
years ago, because, it is assumed,
there were no more trees to be GU
down.
1t is estimated that over 800, 00(
pilgrims performed their religious du
ties and made sacrifices at Mecca,
Arabia, during the late pilgrimage
The Sultan has sent q magnifcen
cloak of honor to the Emir of Mecca
and cloak embroidered with golC
thread to the governor general o
Hedjaz. Mecca has now assumed it
usual quiet aspect, all the pilgrim
having left for their respective coun
tries.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30

Rachel opened her pretty black
eyoa
"waa It Mr. Mauryl" said she,
breathlessly.
at was Mr.. Maury," Meta replied.
ole told me Il had been In bis
family since tho Beyolutonl" cried
astonished Rachel.
'Thon be told you what was ialse. "
asserted Meta, firmly. eft you look
on the bottom, you viii see the int
tails w. W. for wilhelm Wallis, my
grandfather.
Aud turning the china ornament
upside down, Miss Raynosiord could
easily dooipher the two letters, dim
aud disoolored with age.
che gave nae five dollars for It, "
said Meta. "Ho threatened me with
the withdrawal Of bis sisters custom
IN case / declined to sell It. Oh, Miss
Raynesford, it was like parting with q
drop Of my hearts blood 10 lose itl'
and she burst into tears.
"And you shall not lose IT," said
generous Rachel, putting it into her
lap. "'Here it is again. Do you
think would deprive you Of it?"
"He-he is not your loyer2" ques-
toned Meta, looking wistfullyup into
the dark Spanish face of the other
girl.
"My lover? Mop with a gesture
Of scorn, "Nor never will be.
"Thank God for that, said Meta,
fervontly; "for the woman who trusts
her future to a man like that Is lost T.
Mr.. Maury called the next day on
Miss Raynesford. He had resolved to
push his suit briskly.
"Welll" said he, "what have you
done with your china drngon?"
ooh" said Rachel, smoothly,
have given it back to the little dress
maker"
Mr.. Maury's lower jaw dropped.
"To what dressmaker2" asked he.
"The one you bought it Of for five
dollars, said Rachel, with a wicked
sparkle in her black eyes" Things
come around very strangely, Mr..
Maury, don't they? Aud truth won'i
stay at the bottom of well forever.
And now, if you'll excuse me, I've q
particular engagement with Miss Roth
say"
"Confound it ALI" thought Mr..
Maury, walking out Of the drawing.
room like a whipped eur.
And that was his last investment il
old china. Saturday Night.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30
Age of Discretion.

dorothy has wonderful self-con-
troll"
"Why do you think SOP"
"She could tell lots of things that
happened thirty years ago, but she
never does. Chicago Record.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30
POssessor Of A Shekel

David Levy of Elwood, Ind, is the
possessor of rare coin, a shekel is
sued some time during King David's
reign, making it about 5000 years
old. 1t is of bronze or copper, and
is somewhat larger and thicker than
an American half dollar. On its edge
it looks like it had been cut out by
hand. One side bears the inscription,
"Shekel of Israel. The other
side shows the stree of life,
and an inscription which reads,
"Money of Jerusalem" There
is only one other coin of this kind in
America, and it is owned by an engi-
neer at Coyington, Ky. Mr.. Levy
came by it in the following manner:
An ancestor over 100 years ago spent
some time in the Holy Land near
Jerusalem, and while there collected
a number of relics. He found this
shekel at one OF the old ruined
sepulchers near Jerusalem while look
ing through the accumulated rubbish.
He brought it to New York City and it
has been handed down from father to
son. He has refused large sums for
itfrom numismatists. Chicago Times
Herald.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30

At Thornton, England, a SIS, 900 or
gan has been placed in the church to
commemorate the birth in that town
OF Charlotte and Emily Bronte.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-30

During the years between 1881 and
1890, tue production of silver in Amer
lea was 81, 298, $40, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

a. B. ForwOod, member of parliament
for the southwest division of Lancashire,
known as the Joseph Chamberlain Of
Liverpool, formerly secretary Of the ad-
mraljy, against the Railway Times for
ihel in asserting that, while he was the
naval secretary, ne passed the West India
mall tender of the Atlas Steamship COM
pany, in which he is interested, has re-
suited in a verdict of E2l00 $50, 800, for
the plaintiff.
The new commander-in-chief,G General
Wolselcy in the address which he made
on Thursday in this city, advocating in
creaslng the navy as Great Britain's Sst
line OF defense, expressed the opinion that
in the event OF war it would be impossible
TO sever the food supply of Great Britain.
His chief argument was that all the fleets
IN the world would not prevent our
American cousins, who are always look
ing ont for money and who have an eye TO
the main chance, from running into our
harbors with cargoes Of wheat and -four"
DR.. jameson is the guest OF Lord and
Lady William Beresford at Deepdene,
Dorking
The only theatrical novelties Of the week
were the premiere at the Lyceum on
Thursday OF For the Crown" which
made a hit (Forbes Robertson scoring a
great success and Mrs. Patrick Campbell
not being considered strong in her part)
and de Weldon Gross Smith premiere, on
Wednesday, of The Romance OF Shop
walker. by Buchanan and Charles Mar
lowe The play is Of strong character, but
Gross smiths part only earned him
moderate success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
a MEMORABLE WEEK.
Australian Colonies Visited by Most Ter
rible Gales and Floods,

VICTORIA. b. c.. March 1.-The last
week of February of this year will long
he remembered by residents of the Aus
tralan colonies by reason OF the fact that
1t witnessed the most terrible gales and
floods ever known on the Queensland coast
a large number of vessels Were wrecked
and entire villages destroyed, the damage
ashore alone being estimated at $500.
600. The loss of property at sea was not
so great as that ashore, bat the loss of life
by incidental marine disasters was even
greater
Townsville. small city on the north.
cast coast of Queensland, seemed to b,
the center OF the storm, not tow or a
vessel in the harbor escaping. Ross
Island, n short distance away. was alsn
flooded and many lives lost in attempts TO
reach the mainland in small boats. The
damage wrought by the hurricane in
Townsville harhor alone is assessed nj
i200,000 including damage to water front
property. On Ross Island many houses
were swept away from their foundations
and the wind upset Il rescue boat and Mrs
Hunt aud her infant, Mrs. Gurman. Ger
trudc Rowe the elder Miss Rowe and n
boy named Willie Wallace We're drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
BURGLARS PICNIC.
They Have Been Active and Successful In
Maiden of Late.

Maiden, Mass, March 1.-During the
past few weeks several burglaries have
been committed in this city, and in each
case the burglars have carried away n
large amount of plumber. including cloth
ing, silverware and other goods Another
break has been reported to the police.
The family Of Louis S. Dorncie of o6
Hawthorne street have been away from
home for about two weeks, and when thew
returned Saturday they found every room
in the house had been ransacked and a
large amount of valuable articles carried
off. Entrance was gained by forcing n
cellar window From all appearances
the burglars were in the house some time
as trunks were broken open, drawers
pulled out and rihed of their contents
Before going away Mr. Dorntee had hid.
den the bulk of the silverware, and luck-
lily the burglars did not find it. Amonc
the things missing We're articles of cloth
ing, small lot of silverware, money and
other goods, amounting in all to several
hundred dollars in value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

marks were made by Frank Redington,
w H. Arnold, Prof A. l. Lane. Judge
W {. Philbrcok, Hon NJ. G. Foster. Hon.
:. :. Brown, Or. Pepper. Pres Batter Of
Colby, Rev. T. jefferson Valentine ard
Hon W. I. Haines. During the course
Of his remarks, Mr.. Arnold offered 5000
to the fund, but before he left the hall.
later In tho evening. he told the ladies
connected with the project that he had
$1,000 for them. Another meeting will b.
held IN tho near future. Arrangements
have been maze with the Skowhegan cast
OF The octoroon. 10 present the piece
III City hall, next Wednesday night. for
the benefit Of the library. The piece will
be under the direction Of Phinoas Leach.
an actor Of weliknown ability, and tho
cast itself Is made UP from the leaders in
Skowhegan : young society people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
RAILROAD JUGGLING.
How Corporations Are Reorsanized and
Placed "A New Basis.

| CLEVELAND, March when the Erie
railway scheme of reorganization was
| given to the world some six months ago,
| the general impression was that both the
.New York Pennsylvania and Ohio and
| Chicago and Erie would be completely alb
sorOed by the New Erie But at Column
bus Friday there was Incorporated the
Nypano Railroad company, with Charles
Il. Whitehead, John Tod, Z. r. Perkins,
Alba Mark Tucker and John H. Dynes as
incorporators, with $1,000. 900 as its cap
ital stock.
There will also be incorporated in
Pennsylvania within a day or two new
Nypano railroad company, with a capital
stock of 81 500. 00o Then the Ohio COM
pany and Pennsylvania company will
consolidate with capital stock of SO, oOO-
600, which consolidated company will also
be Incorporated under the laws of Ohio
and pay over to the state of Ohio its one
tenth of per cent. or 5000
This new consolidated Nypano Railroad
company will then issue bonds to the ex-
tent of s2o,O0,00o. The stock and bonds will
be owned by the Erie Railroad company.
and will represent the supposed value of
the Erie securities which the Erie Is now
giving to the old Nypano security stock
holders in exchange for their stocks and
bonds. The face value of these Euie Sc
curities is S35,000,o0o. The new Nypano
stock of $50 900, 600 and bonds for the same
amount will therefore constitute a valua-
Bile asset of the Erie company. The Ny
pano, as thus organized, will be leased to
the Erie. and operated by it, the same AS
now. The consolidation of the Erie and
Nypano may be made later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
weapons, keeping gambling place, evad-
ing fare, simple assault assault to ravish
and rape Total, 3T2 a.. Aaa.

L. p. Sweet of Norway, the speedy
bicyolist, left, Saturday night, for Bath,
after short stay in this vicinity. MIR.
Sweet has won almost numbcrless prizes
for speed, and, in 1894, held the mile and
half-mile championship of the State. nc
is undecided whether he will race, this
season, or not, but If he should decide to
enter u race, it will be predicted at the
start that he will not be distanccd by any
means MIR. Sweet has made up a State
team Of those who ride the Orient, as fol
lows: l.. p. Sweet, Norway, r. A. Rich.
Sanford; O. Il. Towlc Auburn; G. b.
Pike. Auburn Il. n. SWEET. Norway; r..
l.. Wellmau, Lewiston; L. b. Groves,
Lewiston; Oliver Moulton, Randolph; f.
O. Stcrns Il. A. Storms. ". o. Cross.
Norway; a. B. McLoon, Rockland; J. i.
Buckley, Bangor; J. r. johnson, Port
land; G. +. Ware Jr, Foxcroft; Charles
Osgood, Houlton. The object of this team
is for ali the members TO work together
with the purpose of obtaining, if possible,
all the State records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
SUDDEN CHANGES.
Warm and Frosty Weather Fol-
low Each Other at London.
The Britannia is Not to Sail, This
Year--Dunrayen is Mum.
Poet Laureate Meeting with RidicuIe Or.
Jameson the Ruling Sensation.

London, March THE weather during
the last week has been warm and frosty
by turns, and is now again warm. Their
have been number Of ministerial DIN
ners, but the reception which will herald
the opening Of the season will be tbs
Prince Of Wales levee next week 1t viii
be the occasion for an enormous gather
ing of royalty and arstOcracy, and the
Duke OF York, the Duke Of ConDaught,
Prince Christian and the Prince OF Teck
will be among those present. The United
States ambassador, Mr.. Thomas f Bay
ard, will present Mr. Edwin Fox aDd Mr.
Ricchie Of California.
There was u brilliant gathering at the
dinner given by the Marquis Of Salisbury
on Wednesday last The party included
William Waldorf Astor. The dinner was
followed by "a reception to the MaharaJai
OF Ncpaul who promises 10 be the lion OF
the season If he comes to England as ar.
ranged, for he will bring with him q
prueely suite OF natives.
,ItIs now definitely announced that the
Prince Of Wales, ont of respect TO the
merhory Of the late Prince Henry Of Bat
tenl.erg. will not race his cutter Britannia
in tie Riviera regartas. lie will merely
take a pleasure cruise III the Mcditor-
raueaD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
Terrible Effects of Coal Goa

CHICAGO. March l.-Three of Il family of
eight dead, and the others dying. is the
terrible result OF the effects of coal gas in
the residence of Fred Stuenckel. farmer
living few miles southwest of Chicago
Heights, VIII county. The dead are
Fred Steunckel aged 45, the father. and
Rosamund, aged -, and Della, aged 4 his
daughters. The dying are Kate Stuenckel
aged AZ, the mother, and Hulda. Arthur
Reneta and William, aged respectively 10.
8, |, 10, children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
A TAME MEETING.
Augusta Democrats Fail to Nominate Candi
date Tor Mayor.

The Democrats. to the number of about
80, assembled, saturday evening, in G. A.
Il. hall to nominate Democratic candi-
date for mayor
There was no enthusiasm and it was
evident that from the prosperous condition
and prospects of the Republican party,
there was no encouragement for move
in the direction of nomination on the
part of the Democrats.
Only one member of the Democratic
city committee was present. F. W.
Plaistcd was appointed chairman of the
meeting, and j. 6. Hanson, secretary.
After brief address by Mr. Plaistcd, to
the faithful gathered, the business of
seeking some one for the candidacy was
begun. Few names were proposed, and
OF these few all were refused.
1t was finally left in the hands of the
Democratic city committee to appoint a
candidate.
No appointment was made, and if the
Democrats oil this city vote at all for
mayor, this year. they will have to vote
with the Republicans or prohibitionists.
The following nominations were made
Saturday, by the Democrats Of Ward /
For alderman, +. W. Simmons; coun
cilmcn, + 4. Howard and James S. Dun
can; warden, G. NJ. Bean, Jr ward
clerk, George B. Fisher; constable,
Howard S. Robbie. AS far as can be
learned, no other nominations were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

Although the Bellamy system of house
Keeping has not yet been fully developed,
the women of the day are to be congratu-
lated upon the vast strides that are being
made toward convenience and economy in
housekeeping, and especially as regards
the home bill of fare.
in this connection, the Mcrrell- Soule
Company, of Syracuse, has come con-
spicuously to the front with their None
such Mince Meat. material for desserts.
the prominent features of which are its
wholesomeneSS, richness of flavor. and
the remarkably short time in which il
can be prepared for the table.
The ingredients Of this Mince Meat are
prepared by exact rule and with the
greatest care. In no kitchen in the land
Is there more scrupulous cleanliness.
Inc choicest apples, and the selected meat
are chopped by steam power: the curran,s
are washed and rewashed by the same
method. The rais,ns are seeded. the
sugar ground, the spices mixcs. and every
operation performed with the skin that
would meet the approval of the most mar
1icuiar housewife. The proprietors rscog.
ME that the immense sales of their
product rest entirely on its being main
tanned as the highest possible standard.
ana IL IS their experience that those who
Try it once are unwilling to 60 back to the
olu iaborious way of making mince plee.
nu. accept the new order Of things "a
'nahkiuiiy as they do the sewing machine
or the electric light.
me Merrell- Soule Company have issued
a charming booklet entitled ,sMrs pom.
KIN Thanksgiving, written by one Of
our most popular humorous writer's.
wnicn they are sending free to all who
senu name and address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

John o Neili a respected citizen OF this
place, died very suddenly, Friday night,
from heart disease. Mr.. O'Neil had been
IN poor health for some time bnt Friday
evening, retired, feeling much better than
he had for several weeks. In the middle
Of the night he awoke and complained Of
feeling pressed for breath, and before any
thing could be done to relieve him. he laid
back on the pillow and expired. He is sur
vivei by wife, five daughters and one
son. all Of whom reside at home He was
prominent member Of tho A. O. L. W
The deceased was about so years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The entertainment to be given by the
pupils of the South Grammar school. in
Soper' hall, this evening, is deserving Of
generous patronage. The Young people
are making a valiant effort for the benefit
OF the school library and they have pre-
pared fine musical and literary pro
grammc, with a refreshment accumpani-
mcnt for the evening. The entertainment
will begin at O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The funeral of the late Mrs. AIonzo
Annis of South Gardiner, was held at the
Congregational church in that place at Z
O'Clock, Sunday afternoon. Rev A. l..
Struthers OBLIGATED and his remarks re-
lated to the life and character of the de
ceased. The bearers were Charles Moffatt.
Charles Erskine, William Stanley and
jerome Farrell. The floral tributes were
very beautiful. The intermcnt was at Mt.
Hope cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The Leap Year ball that is to he given
in Wilson hail. Wednesday evening, under
the direction of Mrs. Walter :. Wood
Mrs. II. &. Turner, Mrs. Fl. W. Norcross
and Miss Edith Harrington, promises to
be one of the leading socie,y events of the
season. The music will be furnished by
Young's orchestra of Augusta. 1t will
be strictly invitational.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The registration board has closed its
sessions and only these whose pames are
on the list can vote at the election,
today. There have been but II new
names added and the changes have been
very few, indeed. Several persons cannot
vote today, on account of their careless
ness in not ascertaining at what hours
the board was in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
Suicide bv Hanyfnr

Boston. March l.-Geerge w. Bowkcr
well known resident of the South Boston
district, committed suicide Saturday morn
ing by hanging. Dependency is Mt
tributed as the cause. Mr. Bowker was
formerly prominent carpenter and
builder of the district. but in the last five
or three years, it is said, has done but
little business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

lie Courier has gone into the past. Its
end was sudden bat peaceful. 1t was this
way. J.H. Groder and ~ Charland owned
the plant, but George Campbell managed
IT, Whether or not there is any truth in
the story in circulation that Mr.. Camp.
Dell, editorially. trod on someone's toes
we can not say, but, Saturday afternoon, in
the drizzling rain, Mr.. Groder and CITY
marshal McFadden took possession, and
IN half an hour the coffee" was being
moved on truck teams to be stored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The annual spring election will occur in
Gardiner, today. Tho predictions are that
it will be a quiet election and that a light
vote will be cast. Mayor Clason and the
other nominees will be elected, there being
no opposition, except in Ward 1, where C.
u. Dunlap will run independently for
constable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02
Crisp Out For Senator

ATLANTA. March 1.-Ex-Speaker Crisn
Is out i'll n letter to the Democrats If Az
Third congressional district. announcirg
that he will not again be a candidate for
representative, but will instead be n can.
didate for United States senator. He saws
1t is his ambition to represent Georgia in
the senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

A stockholders meeting of the National
Remedy Co was held in he office Of Hon
5. :. Brown, Saturday morning. Vice
President Horace Purinton was elected
treasurer, and DIR. NJ. S. Goodrich was
chosen AS a director. Favorable reports
from the business were made and $4,000
OF the treasury stock was subscribed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

The funeral of the late Mrs. Fred
Hunt, who died, Wednesday night, of
heart disease, was held at the chapel at
the corner of Highland avenue and Win
ter street at 10 o'clock, Saturday morn
ing. Rev. +. ID. George, pastor of the
Free Baptist church, conducted the ser
vices, which were we'll attended in spite
of the rain. The interment was at ToRus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-02

Eyander Gilpatrick, carpenter and con
tractor, has men Mt work on remodelirg
the second floor of Sopcr's block: building
offices in the second floor of the Haines
building; putting in bath room and do
ing extensive repairs TO the residence Of
z. W. Davis on Silver street, and, this
wcck,wil begin to change over the second
floor of the Rogers building at the corncr
of Maine and Temple streets.