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The Press., 1898-08-25
DIAMONDS IN AMERICA.

Half . Billion Dollars Worth Owned
 Hsre-AmOunt Rapidly Increasing.
 In no country are there more dia- monds to be found than in the United States, according to the population. It is estimsted by leading Maiden lane (New York; diamond dealer that there are upward of $500, 900, 900 worth of diamonds in this country. Moreover, this vast amount is increasing year by year.
 Until quite recently diamonds were rarely cut in this country, but Amer ican inventors have developed process for diamond cutting which is vastly su- perior to that done abroad.
 The loss in weight through cutting is sometimes fully one half, but the value is increased probably more than two fold.
 The Dutch city of Amsterdam has been the great diamond cutting center of the world from time immemorial and up to few years ago over 12, 900 peo- pie in that place were directly or indi- rectly dependent upon this trade.
 But it was not reasonable to suppose that Amsterdam should continue to hold
 
 of the greatest importing cities of the world. New York gradually offered in- ducements to diamond cutters, and an industry has been gradually built uI here that is now very fourishing and profitable. In 1858 Henry D. Morse oi Boston invented machine for cutting and polishing diamonds, and since then improvements have been made upon ii that are very important The foreigner continue to polish their stones by hand. but in this country machinery is large ly used.
 A famous gem expert places the total value of all the diamonds in the world at over $1, 900, 900, ,O0O, of which $35O, 900, 900 worth are in the hands of deal. CTS, carried as stock. All of the other diamonds are in the hands of private in. dividuals, and the question naturally arises, who owns them? This is not SC easily answered, except in the case o1 large and world famous gems. Godey'i Magazine.
The Press., 1898-08-25
PAYNE'S DESERTED TOMB
"Reminiscences of the Author of ssHome
 Sweet Home."

"Reminiscences of the Author of "Home.
 Sweet Home."
 The old Christian cemetery at Tunis is one of the strangest sights ill that strange town. Just off busy thorough fare, under an ancient archway, is 8 heavy wooden gate, much worn by the lapse of time, thickly studded with fam tastic nails and provided with a prodi- gious knocker. The latter, however, is not needed, for the gate yields to an energetic push, and you find yourself in @ large, walled inclosure, half garden, half graveyard, where an Italian wom- an is hanging out clothes among the gaunt white tombs. It is 12 years since any one was buried here, and the place is beginning to look neglected. The modern cemetery is now outside the walls, and its guardian told me that many people came to him to inquire for the monument of Ian American poet" or "an American consul, and he had to send them to the old graveyard. The monument in question is that of the author of "Home, Sweet Home," and it bears the following inscription upon its sides:
 "In memory of John Howard Payn, author of Home, Sweet Home Born June g, 1791; died April g. 1852. Erected A. D. 1S55."
 American Arms-eagle surmounted by motto "E Pluribus Unum. "Died at the American consulate in Tunis. Aged 60 years and 10 months"
 "In the tomb beneath this stone the poets remains lay buried for 30 years. On Jan. 5, 1888, they were disinterred and taken away to his native land, where they received honor and final burial in the city of Washington June g, 1888. Then be content, poor heart. '
 s'Sure when thy gentle spirit fled
 To realms beyond the azure dome With arms outstretched Gods angel said,
 Welcome to heavens g home, sweet home.
 There is a certain appropriateness about the fact that the author of the exile's most pathetic anthem should have died so many thousand miles away from home.-London Sketch.
The Press., 1898-08-25
Rough on Solomon.

: The following incident happened at one of the "catecheesms" which are held periodically in Scotland for all the members of the kirk of 8 certain dis trict. #s -. 4
 .'The lesson was in Ecclesiastes, says Mir. Johnston, "and one day they had been discussing the verse in nwhich Solo mon says, Among thousand men I have found one, but among thousand women have I found not one, meaning one just and good and upright And an old Scotchwoman.. when she had listened in silence and heard the rest accept it as present and gospel truth, got her lander up and rose to her feet.
 "sHootl' she said indignantly, her eyes blazing. Do you find why that was? It was because nae dacent woman wad be seen in his company. '''-Mil- waukee Wisconsin.
The Press., 1898-08-25

A. l.. Burden of this village poisoned the flies in his house recently and swept them out of doors, where they were eaten by brood of chickens, every one of which died.
 At the annual school meeting of district No. 2, east parish, held on Wednesday evening, W. D. Heald was was reelected committee; w. G. Fowler, clerk; J. w.. Chandler, treasurer, and Wm. Smith, collector.
 The house of L. w. Crane of this will lage was entered by a burglar on Monday night of this week by forcing the pantry window. The thief took a gold watch, three gold pencils, and several articles of clothing. On Tuesday the pants stolen were found in the possession of a man in Willington, who had purchased them of a negro. Following up the trail, w. D. Heald and Smith w. Page went to Willi- mantle and enlisted the services of Sheriff Davison of that place, who early Wednes- day morning arrested the negro, in whose possession the rest of the stolen property was found. The negro, who admits his guilt, gives his name as George Baker, says he has white confederate, named Charles Stewart, of whose present where abouts he is non-committal, but says he was alone in the job of Monday night. Baker had other watches in his posses. sion, and is probably burglar by pro. fession. He was bound over on Wednes- day for trial at Holland Messrs. Page and Heald are entitled to great credit fol the perseverance and skill they have shown in working up the case. MT. Gran, Is confined to his house by sickness, ane was unable to take an active part.
 Misses Merrick and Peck have opened a select school in the vestry of the Con gregational church at Willington Hill.
 Dexter, N. Y. Ledger Bonner's famous trotting horse, has lately made the un precedented time of mile in two minute, and fourteen SC conds.
 BoRN.-West Stafford, August 10, 1868 a son to Martin Chase.
The Press., 1898-08-25
A Polite Obstacle.

An incident reported to have occurred in Japan exhibits an enviable standard of courtesy on the part of the natives of that country which is respectfully submitted to that outraged pedestrian, the wheelman's victim. An American riding bicycle in Tokyo accidentally knocked down a venerable native. The aged victim gathered himself together, deferentially approached the rider and humbly begged pardon for being ''iu his honorable way
The Press., 1898-08-25

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvK.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, ccrns, and al
 skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c. per box. Sold by K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1898-08-25
August 2S, 1868.

items Of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Press., 1898-08-25
The Cavalry Regiment.


 The sabers clank'd, the men look'd young and healthy and strong; the cleo trio tramping of so many horses on the hard road, and the gallant bearing, fine seat and bright faced appearance of 8 thousand and more handsome young American men, were so good to see. An hour later another troop went by, smaller in numbers. perhaps 800 men. They, too, look'd like serviceable men. campaigners used to field and fight. July 3-This forenoon, for more than an hour, again long strings of cavalry, several regiments, very fine men and horses, four or five abreast. I saw them in Fourteenth street, coming ill town from north. Several hundred extra horses, some of the mares with colts, trotting along. (Appear'd to be num- Der of prisoners tool. How inspiring al- ways the cavalry regiments. Our men are generally we'll mounted, feel good, are young, gay on the saddle, their blankets in roll behind them. their sa- bers clanking at their sides. This noise and movement and the tramp of many horses hoofs has a curious effect upon one. .-"The Wound Dresser" by Walt Whitman.
 | A NARROW EsCAPE.-Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton s. D.: "Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption Four doctors gave me up, saying 1 could live but short time. I gave myself uI to my Savior, determined if could not stay with my friends on earth, would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. Kings New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs anG Colds. I gave 1t trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and, thank God, I am saved, and am now a we'll anc healthy woman." Trial bottles free a E. K. Taft's Drug Store. Regular sig, soc and $1. Guaranteed or price refund | od
The Press., 1898-08-25
His Pointed Query.

Hamilton palace was one of the first great houses ill Scotland to use dessert spoons. A rough country squire. dining there for the first time, had been served between the second course with a sweet dish containing cream or jelly, and with it the servant handed him a dessert spoon The laird turned it round and round in his great fist and said to the servant.
 "What did ye gie me this for, ye d-d fule? Do ye think ma mooth has got any smaller since An lappit up ma soupT'-Argonaut.
The Press., 1898-08-25

Great goings on in Forbes & Wallace's indeed. It is a good time to come and shop.
The Press., 1898-08-25

FORBES & WALLACE. Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1898-08-25

Great Muslin Underwear offerings are being made.
 Several thousand yards of All Pure Silk Ribbons, 371c and soc qualities, are being sold at 23c the yard.
 A sale of fine towels at 25c each is going on. Many of them worth 371c.
 Four great bargains in wOm ems and children's shoes are veritable trade cOmpe1lers.
 An incompatible table, full of 124c wash goods is being offered at 5c the yard.
 Our whole stock of shirt waists and wrappers are of fered at Rapid Transit clos ing prices.
 And our stock of wOmen's and children's summer TIn- derwear is rapidly melting away under the potent sun of the lowest prices that we ever made.
The Press., 1898-08-25

At the defense of Thermopyl@ the shower of Persian arrows was so dense it cut of the light of the sun.
The Press., 1898-08-25
A Great Bargain Time.

Never anything like it be- fore. Your money will do wonders here now. It is good time to come to trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
MOBILE CAMP NOTES.
Second Cavalry GETS in-Wnter-Boat
for Key West.

MOBILE, ALA, May 13-The Second
Cavalry got in last night and early this
morning, standing the trip from Chick
amauga very well After getting here,
delay was occasioned i'm switching out
TO camp, so that the last Of the cav
airy did not reach camp before o'clock.
Major-General O. o. Howard, attended
by Major Whipple, arrived here to-day,
and General Howard addressed the sol
diers in camp tonight at the Young Mems
Christian Association tent.
First-Lieutenant Thomas y. Moody, Of
the Twentieth, left to-day for Atlanta, on
recruiting duty. Recruits are coming In
daily. and to the satisfaction Of the COM
mander.
There are no signs in camp of an early
movement of troops, although IL is re-
ported that the transport Matteawan.
which has been fitted for troops, and has
taken her coal on board, will tomorrow
move up 10 the elevator slip and take on
the cavalry regiment which went into
camp to-day. 1t is reported also that the
government has purchased a Gulf Transit
Company steamer at Pensacola, and O.
deFed her TO Mobile TO be fitted out for
the transportation OF troops. The Ameri-
can schooner Annie T.. Stevens has been
chartered by the quartermaster here 10
carry water to Key West, and is being
fitted with tanks for that purpose. She
can carry about 10000 gallons, and win
probably sail next Tuesday.
The British steamer Specialist, of the
Angler Line, that was overtaken i'm the
harbor OF San Juan de Porto Rico during
the bombardment Wednesday. and is load
ed with coal, has been ordered by her
agent here to return TO Mobile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
OLD NORTH STATE.
Notes of Interest from North Caro-
IiDa's Capital.

RALEIGH, n. c., May E.-(Special)-
Early this morning, at the city stone
quarry, the fiues of an upright boiler
blew out. and three men who were near
It were scalded. They are Charles Wal
len and John Wood (whte) and Ed. Tate
(colored). The latter is the worst hurt.
The explosion was towards the bottom.
and hot water and dirt were blown on
the men.
The appointment of officers Of the Sc
cond Regiment Of volunteers is nearly
completed So far, the roster is as fol-
los: Colonel, w. II. $. Burgwyn: Lieu
tenant Colonel, A. ID. Cowles; Majors, b.
f. Dixon and Lieutenant Wilder. United
States army (and almost certainly John
w. Cotten); Adjutants-R. l.. Gray, Brad
ley Wooten, S. III. McRae, and David
Clark.
Major j.. NJ. Hayes, United States army,
is expecting hourly orders 10 join his
regiment, the Seventh Cavalry, or an
assignment to staff duty.
The Odd-Fellows express great pleasure
at the meeting of the Grand Lodge, the
largest aud most satisfactory ever held.
The Morning Post here has started a
popular subscription for a monument to
gallant Ensign Worth Bagley.
The reports from the crops are very
favorable save that in a few counties
wheat is reported damaged by the fly.
There was thunderstorm and heavy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14

transverse routes A railway has now
been commenced 090, which is also TO
follow the shore-line with circuit OF
800 miles. and short branches 10 all the
seaports and inland markets. All the
main lines of the telegraph system are
nearly completed. but little use is made
of the wires or the pOst-ofiice by popu-
lation only one-seventh Of which was
returned as capable Of reading or writing
az the last census. Since then. however,
public instruction has made considera-
BILE progress"
In 1870 Porto Rico was made a pro-
vince of Spain instead Of a colony. Re-
Gently, when tho so-called system Of
autonomy was offered to Cuba. Porto
Rico received the same. 1t now has a
Premier and a House Of Representatives
and all the other forms and shapes Of a
representative government, but they are
all in the hands of the Spanish oligarchy
that controlled the island while It was
still colony. The Discontinued elements
Of the population, which are by no means
small. have not dared to fight or even
suggest a rebellion. lest Spain import an
army and ".pe them off the safe Of the
island
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
FREDERICKSBURG MILITARY.
Presented With bibles and Then
Given "a Banquet.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May b.
(Special.) This city IS ablaze with pa
triotic fervor and enthusiasm, brought
on by the news received from the seat Of
war to-day and the order from the Gov
ernor to the Washington Guards to re-
port at once at Richmond for duty. Ar
rangements were being made for a fare
well banquet TO the soldiers TO be given
some time in the future. but the events of
the day fastened these arrangements.
At the Opera-HOuse tonight speeches
were made by several dvines of the city,
in which burning words Of patriotism
were blended with loving admOuitiOn 10
those who were about 10 go forth to bat
tie. Rev. y. 5. Dunaway, ID. D., for the
past thirty-one years pastor Of the Bap-
fist church here and 10 whom is person
ally known each member Of the Guards,
made an address I'm presenting a Bible TO
each soldier. The Bibles We're the gift of
Major r. =. Wallace, a gallant ex-Con-
federate soldier. After the speeches the
soldiers were banqueted,, the viands being
served by the ladies Of the town, hand
sOmely gowned, and wearing the national
colors. Colonel T.. j. Cole, of the Gov
ernOrs STAFF, was master of ceremonies.
and Major James a. Turner. commander
of Il. 5. Chew Camp, Sons of Confederate
Veterans was general manager. The
Fredericksburg Band dscoursed patriotic
airs while the banquet was in progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
HAS TAKEN UP ARMS.
Mr.. w. G.. West, who Figured nr n
PugiIist. Eniists in the Artillery.

Mr.. W. c. West. who figured some time
ago as a would-be pugilist and whose
efforts TO pull on visionary encounters
on the north side Of the city kept some
people in ferment for one or more
weeks about August last, has enlisted
under the Stars and Stripes. He writes;
81 left Richmond on the 18th OF Septem-
Der, 1897, for Cincinnati. l accepted po-
sltion with J. y. Williams In the restau-
rant as a clerk. | worked with him until
the 9th OF February, 1898, when l went
into the real estate business with y. T..
VALET. 81 Co, Room 81. Pixies Building,
Cincinnati. Then I made quite good
thing out Of IL, when a notion struck me
that / could fight for my country as well
as any one else. SO l enlisted on May
5th in the First Heavy Artillery. in which
| leave for Sullvan's Island 5. c."
Mr.. West is a stepson Of Mr.. Il. F. Hat
ton, the Broad-street furniture dealer,
whose residence is at Highland Park, and
he is a nephew Of Captain w. +. West,
Of the Southern railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14

rain last night. Even more rain is gene
rally needed in the State.
Fifteen members Of the Roidsyille COM
pany (Gladstone's), which failed TO get III
the Second Regiment, have joined a Dan
VILE company.
4 call was made on Greensboro for
forty more volunteers, and they arrived
at Camp Grimes this afternoon
Arrivals to-day: Carl W. Jeffreys, j.
c. Powell, and DOnnell Gillian, OF Tar
boro.
Revenue officers have returned from a
raid in Randolph county, where they
captured a large Illicit distllery.
Extensive preparations are being MADE
here for the great gathering Of Masons
next week. II will attract large numbers
Of that order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14

1t renews the color-Elastic Starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
suGoII. Grnys to Come To-Day.

SUFFOLK, VA, May 12.-(Special)-
The Suffolk Grays Company -, Fourth
Virginia Infantry, having recruited up to
ninety-fve men, tonight received orders
to leave for Richmond tomorrow morn
ing, and the company, under command Of
Captain c. II. Causey, Jr., will take the
Norfolk and Western train at S:2i a. NJ.
and reach Richmond about IL o'clock. \
suppressed enthusiasm and excitement
reigns tonight. and Suffolk will be astr
very early tomorrow morning TO unite
in a sad farewell 20 the departing soldier
boys. The Light Infantry Company GD,
Captain T. ST. J. Wilson, has now about
eighty-fve men, and will leave FOR Rich
mond probably on Sunday OF Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
BagIey Flag mt Portsmouth.

NORFOLK. VA. May 13-Ensign
Worth Bagley, whose death on the Wins
low at Cardenas Wednesday has cast a
gloom over Norfolk and Portsmouth, was
well and favorably known in both cities,
having spent some time at the navy
yard while the Winslow was undergoing
repairs. He impressed every one as be-
ing manly and courageous.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy OF
Portsmouth to-day planted a flag in the
cemetery In his honor during the Memo
Halliday exercises, and covered the
ground under il with flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14

shield. and protect you, 40 that when
your duty shall have been performed you
may be permitted TO return TO your
homes with full ranks and with honor
and glory to yourselves and state.
II. LESLIE SPENCE.
JOHN r. LAuGHTON.
ALEXANDER W. ARCHER.
&. O. SAv1LLE,
Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
SUCCEEDS PROFESSOR HOyEY.
Rev. DIR. T.. II. Genung Accepts Chair
I'm Theological Seminary Here.

Rev. +. r. Genung. ID. D., a well-known
preacher and teacher Of State north of
this. has been elected TO the Chair or
Hebrew and Greek in the Richmond The
illogical Seminary Of this city, and has
accepted
Dr.. Genung viii succeed Professor Ho-
vey, formerly of this city, but now IN
Washington. The new teacher will enter
on his work here when the seminary ses-
sion opens in the fall.
Dr. Genung was in the city recently to
look at the school and talk with Rev. DR..
G. II. Corey, the president of the school,
and assured Or. Corey that he would
come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will
10 ia nlaas "a you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
Smuggling Apples Into Germany.

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Smuggling American apples is a new in
dustry in Germany since the government
excluded them from the markets. The
German people like them. If their govern
ment doesn't, and are going TO have them
if they can get them. Rumors Of San Jose
scales cut no figure In their choice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

BY n. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
THE COHEN 90.
CELEBRATE LEES BIRTHDAY.
Observance of the Holiday in Rich
mond-Attractive Arrangements.

The anniversary of the bireh of General
Robert L. Lee will be celebrated in Rich
mond and throughout most Of the South
ern States to-day. The State and city
offices here will be closed, and many Of
the business houses will observe the holi-
day.
At the Soldiers Home special services
will be held in the chapel. and sermon
appropriate TO the occasion will be
preached by Rev. DIR. Landon r. Mason.
Afterwards an grafton will be delivered
by Hon. Charles NJ. Wallace. Jr., of the
House of Delegates. and Colonel Bigger
will receive Lees men In his quarters
during the afternoon. salute Of seven
teen guns will be fired at noon by the
home battery.
AT Lee Camp Hall there will be a jolli-
1lcation tonight. The veterans will en-
terrain the members Of both houses of the
Legislature. Captain r. ;. Parks will
deliver an eulogy Of General Lee and
other speeches will follow. An entertain
ing programme Of music will be discoursed
by the Tony Miller Combination, and re-
1reshments will be served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Resolutions on Colonel Cary's Death.

A called meeting Of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society was held yes
terday afternoon in the rooms Of the
Confederate Museum. The object OF the
meeting was TO pass appropriate resolu-
tons touching the death of Colonel John
b. Cary. Mrs. Joseph Bryan, occupying
the chair, paid a glowing tribute to Colo
mel Cary. A motion was passed direct
ing that Mrs. Bryan should draft the
resolutions.
AS chairman Of the Advisory Board OF
the society Colonel Cary was one Of the
most influential workers i'm behalf Of the
organization. II was largely due 10 his
efforts that the Davis Mansion was Sc
cured as the home of the Confederate
Museum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
STUDENTS FORM A Y. VI. G. A.
One Organized Mt the Medical Col
Iege of Virginia Yesterday.

Through the energy and zeal of State.
Secretary L. A. Coalter and General-sec.
rotary for Richmond S. X. Mckee. and
the cooperation Of the students of the
Medical College of Virginia, Young
Mems Christian Association with eighteen
members organized at that institution
yesterday afternoon.
For some weeks these association work
ers Of the city have been visiting the
medical colleges and have succeeded in
stirring much interest I'm this feature OF
Christian work among the students. Yes
terday, Messrs. Coalter and Mckee went
TO the college and eliminated their work
very happily In an organization. Mr.
John f.. Harris was elected president,
and elections to other offices will follow.
1t is believed that an equally successful
effort will be made by these gentlemen
TO organize an association at the Univer-
sity College of Medicine on Saturday.