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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25
KELBY'S COURTSHIP.
Deceivers Ever, end He Knows 1t Now.

Mr.. SinT5es, Ike most people, greatly
G-slkes being laughed al; and it needed
all my powers of>persuasion TO induce him
to tel me the story of how q woman be-
trayed him.
Women. he said vehemently, you can
never trust IN that l.ne or BIZ, or in any
other Inc, for the, matter of that. She
was one of them innoeent-looking, lady
like sort, nothing hash: and you'd have
thought, same as I cid as only little
soft-soap was wanted. But, crikey. She
was as deep as
Mr.. SimbeA's passions were rapidly ris-
ing, 50 l soothed him down, and got him
to proceed with MS story
:'4ou'A think l was silly idiot, know,
guvnor," he said. bat You or any man
that saw her would have been taken in.
You see, it was this way. Id been do
Ing flyer down in Portland, and 1 was
out under supervision. l was very neariy
starving for a week or two, for though
went to old Les5y, the fence 1 used to do
BIZ with the mean Old thief only give me a
miserable $. l threatened TO round on
him but it was no good, and if ii hadn't
been for pal ! met. 1 should have been
on my beam ends.
Il went down TO Southampton to see a
pal OF mine who pretended TO have turned
respectable. 1t hadn't paid very well, 1
could see, and Il was no trouble TO per-
SuaGe him 10 JON me in one or two little
operations. We cracked three cribs round
Southampton and managed to keep out of
the coppers' hands, but it was poor do
ings, and cash was very scarce. Why, sir,
We were glad TO take a job as laborers for
bit to keep US from real starvation.
After a month or two we had another
try a. Diapers shop a few miles out of
the town, and did lot better We crack
ed the safe, and I'd nearly 500 for my
share. left Bill and went down 10
Bournemouth TO play the swell a little
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

- Nas 50 strong. B I-
81 8 - ksclnsd. sS1i .afra1d
t;e lzl6r+ IN ia 81. - "a = d
ked. Hut ~ " ST ~ WenlE6ued. and
81 xHe xaEk down on the lloor uncon-
IS. searched her pockets ara forad
sitter with the fash notes inside had
that morning. After I'd got the swag
Rnt to have Ieok round for the rea.
".
knew she'd be all right for the next
% minutes at least. but I turned the key
Of Fhe bathroom to make doubly sure and
goes to tbs old DANES dressing room
There was a Kite safe n the corner. but
bless you, 1t was no harder than child 5
r'oneJ COX, and in ten minutes had 1t
open. There were gold bracelets and dia-
HsoEd brooches, sT5 IL gold and bills. and
g first-ctass Esarl necklace that must have
cost three figures. l had brought a leath-
er hand bag with ma, ana l was on my
knees slipping the stun into It. when down
fell fL2 -sngth on the floor. ard before
knew what had happened somebody was
sitting on me ard voice said Just at
tempt 10 get up. my man, and Til brain
YOU And then he got my hands behind
me ard IN jiny I found darbies on my
wrists. OF course 1t was bobby.
felt just Ike baby. and was near
crying bewt.xt rage and shame.
i must leave you a moment, major
he says. laughing outright. but I'd better
make sure and he ties my legs together.
He goes to the bathroom and l hears
him eating, Lizzie, Lizzie There was
no answer, and then hears HIM put his
great carcass against the door and burst
1t open.
In about half an hour they both comes
in She looked pale, but they were both
laughing as Il they would never stop.
TIE next time. major he says. when
he could speak, the next time you make
love to a girl. be sure she isn't engaged
to a policeman. We've been engaged Is
UoE.i J, major. so you were too late. But
were both obliged for the wedding pre-
sent
I never felt as mad n my life as / did
Just then-Td have killed EN- both If I'd
got ha.t chance.
Il fe.. just as mad when I was on my
tr.a3. for everybody in court Judge and
al. laughed to hear how I'd been done.
But there was no fun in It for me, for.
as wei as the burglary. 1 was indicted for
being IN possession of fash notes. / made
sure | was in for fourteen years, but
whether it was because the judge had en-
joyed himself or not / don't know-I got
off with seven years.
i made up my mind then that women
aren't TO be trusted and # you ever hears
of Jim Simbeli marrying you'll know that
he ought to be taken straightway to an
asylum. London Ttt-Bits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

II ts illdNS q IUuI OF me-
Ffter some hesitation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

nurses the satisfaction of knowing that
this mans doings on the dark conti-
nent have disturbed England not a
little. This alone is worth something
to the Gallo mind When Marchan6
appeared at Fashoda with his little
band of Senagalese sharpshooters. it
was a startling setback to the British
foreign Office, and gave France fresh
hold on the unknown territory in the
interior of Northen Africa.
The man WHO so disturbed the peace
of mind of England was born in the
humble little TOWN of Thoissey, in the
department Gf Aine His father was a
poor and Eowly-born joiner in this
town, an4 here the young soldier and
explorer ID embryo grew up and attend
ed-school He began life as a notary
clerk, but soon gave up that modest
occupation for a military career. In
1883 he entered the marines. In his
youth and during his school days he
was known as "the mouse on account
OF his quiet and unassuming DISPOSE
ton. In 1888 he entered the marines,
nd during the same year was sent to
Africa. After faithful service there,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25
A VERY WISE SWAN.

One Of the swans in New york's
Central Park has just built nest In a
peculiar manner, as will be seen from
the accompanying illustration. To
escape molestation from small boys
and dogs this active bodied bird coll
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

The great French composer. NJ Saint
Saens, is by turn philosopher. COM
poser. archaeologist and astronomer
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

lected pile of reeds and set 10 work
building UP a pyramid in the center
of one OF the parks small lakes. The
pyramid was built up until ii was well
above the surface OF the water, and
on it she made her nest and was calm
ly seated on the same when this picture
was taken.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-25

ugh several business
E acquainted with
has in middle age,
of quietude and re-
reer full of dangers
Simbell has been
ess.on consists in
naadment.
pg OF a ph;loso-
won his conf
king about his
pay, sir, and
Ihen that ere
so good to
mold Ame and pro-
brk If I'd turn respec-
the chance.
FORK with a coal mer-
ort of gentleman who
EN-, and / got on so We'll
al merchant On my own
& well. too. Yes. it pays
work, I assure you, Sir.
il, for as a youngster I
ee. Father left mother
d she took to the drink
liked. Consequence
hands of a gang, and
young how to sneak
+. ! was a quick learn
into business with old
Pledge of her majes-
enSsve and peculiar.
es himself that only
pjoy the sea breezes
Ir, as / couldn't
got there I ses TO
q tyis crib for me, and
Eough TO get back again
r."
?" l asked.
In as made a fool Of me,
|ftsr some hesitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

On Sunday last there occurred at
Chelsea. the death of Mrs George H.
Ames. wife of Deputy Sheriff Ames
She was the daughter of George W.
and Julia A. Evens, and was born in
Chelsea in 1915, and with the eXcep-
ton of three years. has spent the en-
tire time in this place. where, in 1863.
she was married.
One daughter. Mrs. Carrie a. Hinck-
lev. and one brother. Albert G. EvenS,
survive her. The latter resides in
Lewiston.
Although the nature of the disease
was such as to cause her great suffer-
ing. vet she bore her illness with Won
derful fortitude and patience. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev.
l.. w. Coons of Pittsfield, a former
pastor of the Universalist church at
Hallowell. of which Mrs. Ames was a
member. The floral tributes, of which
there were a great number, We're sig
nificant of the high esteem in which
she was held by those who knew her.
and those with whom she had spent a
life of usefulness and helpfulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Holmes n acdonald.

The Putnam Comm Patriot gives in
its Friday edition the account of the
marriage, Wednesday morning, of
William II. Holmes, Jr., formerly of
this city to Miss Louise Macdonald Of
that city. The Patriot says:
Mr.. William II. Holmes, Jr., late
principal of the Putnam high school,
and Miss Louise Macdonald, daughter
of Alexander w. Macdonald of Put
nam, We're married, Wednesday morn
ing. at the home Of the brides parents,
Oak Hill. Rev. F. d. Sargent per-
formed the marriage ceremony in the
presence of the relatives and a few in
vited friends. Shortly after ne cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes left for a
trip to the home of the bridegroom in
Maine. where they will spend few
weeks, and will return to Putnam for
week or two before settling down in
Grafton. Mass, where they have a
home ready. and where Mr.. Holmes has
been appointed superintendent Of pub
lie schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
THEY LIVE IN CAMPS.
How Some Of the Old Veterans Near Toqus
Enjoy Existence.

What are you going to do with that
box?" was the question asked by a
veteran at the Home. as the Journal
man alighted from the train, camera
in hand. "Oh, I don't know" replied
the latter. and then went on to explain
that he was after something that
might perhaps make a few paragraphs
of interesting matter for Journal
readers.
Say" continued the wearer Of the
blue, have you ever been over in the
woods yonder. and seen the camps that
we fellows have built there? No?
Well, you ought to. If you haven't got
anything particular on your mind, just
go over in the pasture back Of the
pond, and see what you find. and then
It'll pay you to do it,
As this advice seemed to be a good
opening for a young man in search of
newspaper matter, the Journal man
lost no time in deciding to follow II,
| and at once took up the line Of march
for the locality indicated. and follow
| ing a we'll beaten path along the shore
| of the pond, passed through narrow
stile in the fence and found himself in
the pasture referred to.
This pasture does not seem to have
been especially ordained by Nature as
camping place. \ noted humorist
enough on Mt. Washington to raise
the devil on, ard while, Of course. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Funeral Of Mrs. FL. Brand.

The funeral service over the remains
held. Sunday afternoon. at the Univer-
saliSt church. There was an exceed
ingly large number of friends and rel
atives of the diseased present at the
church when, at go Rev. L. w. Coons
OF Pittsfield. began the services. On
account of the tragic death of Mrs.
Brand the words of comfort given by
the clergyman We're especially needed
to console the bereaved husband
father, mother. brother and sisters
Music was furnished by a quartet con-
sisting of Messrs. Ward and Ripley
and Misses Cross and Bugbee.
The floral offerings were very pro-
fuse, there being a large number of
beautiful bouquets sent from loving
friends and a wreathe from the Amer
lean Benefit Society, from which also
came the bearers, Messrs. c. H. Bates.
L. H. Dudley, Willard Swift and w.
S. Martin. Interment was at Mount
Pleasant cemetery.
Among the relatives from out Of the
city in attendance at the funeral were
Mr.. and Mrs Hogan, Miss Fannie
Crossman and mother of Charley.
Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Brand
of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

pasture is not so rocky as that, it is
still one of the rockest places in the
vicinity, and besides this, there are
barely enough trees within its area to
cast a shadow.
Nevertheless. there seems to have
been an attraction of some kind there
abouts. for nearly every one of the
few trees in the pasture shelters at its
base specimen of that type Of human
habitarion known as a camp. There
are five or six of these camps within
radius of 100 yards, and each is of Il
style of architecture that is all its own.
Over towards the woods is one built
entirely of sod. something after the
style of Western dug-outs. This is
among the older camps, and at present
is not open.
In. contrast with this is the neat
cabin owned by two French members
of the Home. 1t is a wooden building
with small ell. and is surrounded by
tidy fence, which encloSes small
garden The camp is painted blue,
With a red roof. a close examination
reveals the fact that the building is
sheathed with tin, obtained by fatten-
ing tomato cans. The owners were not
'at home" so the interior of the camp
remains a conjecture.
Not far away, perhaps 100 yards or
so. to the right of the tin clad camp, is
another. less pretentious in style and
proportions. but decidedly more
picturesque. 1t is built of wood. but is
fIanked on three sides with walls OF
fiat stones reaching to the roof and
covered with bushes. and when ap-
preached from the rear looks decided
" like brush heap. From the front.
however. the effect is more pleasing.
There the real construction is shown.
The gable end of the roof is surmount-
ed by a large fungus mounted upon a
board. and over the door is the pro-
verbal talisman of good luck. horse
shoe. In front of the camp is a broad
walk paved with fiat stones. inns
camp. sheltered as it is by two hem
locks. makes a pretty study for the
camera, and is the subject of the ac-
companying illustration.
Inside. the camp is as neat as wax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
BOSTON CLIO. STORE, ,,mS ' 'a',nAugusta.

The front door was open when the re-
porter called, and as his shadow fell
across the clearly swept floor. a CHEEKY
voice within hailed him with Good
mornin' sor; come in" And accepting
the invitation, he stepped in and found
himself in the presence Of a man Of
sixty odd summers, with snowy locks.
but with that brightness Of eye and
clearness of skin that tells Of life
lived as it should be.
There We're no stuffed chairs visible,
but a broad deacon seat around two
sides Of the room afforded ample OPP
portunity to sit or recline as ones
fancy willed. On the walls. numerous
clippings from the leading pictorial
publications relieved any suggestion Of
barrenness. and furnished something
10 look at.
After the inevitable preliminary re-
marks about the weather, the reporter
asked: why do you men build these
camps"
well, sor," replied the veteran. you
see. we likes our privacy once in
awhile. and a place where we can get
away by ourselves and read, and SIGH
like. Do you know, it does a man
good. sometimes, If he can get away
from other men and commune with
nature-it does that. This amt much
of Il shanty, but it's good enough. If
you go down through the woods leadin'
To the cemetery, you can see better
ones. and lots of 'em. You're one of
them newspaper fellers amt you?
Well, ! don't want my name in the
paper. but if you want to take
picture. Ill not be objectin'."
The picture was taken. and bidding
the veteran good bye, the reporter start-
cd to run the gauntlet through the
woods. As there are in the neighbor-
/ hood of the Home hundred Of
these camps, it would be impossible to
devote space to a description of each,
but ii is we'll worth ones time to visit
them. The camps themselves are
varied in design. and the owners are
always glad to receive visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
The Hotel North Rumor Probably UniounGed

There has been a report on the street
in the past few days. to the effect that
George Newbegn Of Portland, would not
assume command Of Hotel North and
that the deal with him had been cancelled
by the North heirs. DR.. James w
North is at the present time at Saratoga
y. y, so the Journal could not see him.
but from all sources it seems that the
report is without foundation. 1t is GER
tain that Mr.. Newbegin has signed a
lease of the hoteGfor a term of seven
years aud rs at present paying rent on
the place. IL is thought that perhaps #
he does not wish TO operate the hotel he
will get some competent man agreeable
TO both himself and the North heirs. but
otherwise he will operate the place. At
any rate there is no danger Of the no.
tel's remaining closed as the deal is
closed and Mr.. Newbegin will be likely to
operate it or have someone else in his
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Many have in front of them a fenced
enclosure. containing a small patch Of
potatoes or other vegetables, while
some are devoted to the cultivation of
flowers No two camps are alike. and
a visit to them is not complete until all
have been seen.
Some are quite elaborate in detail.
and are embellished with piazzas, rus
tic chairs. and other appurtenances
conducive to personal comfort. Among
these may be mentioned Camp Look
out" which is situated high up on the
hillside. 1t is of good size and from its
veranda can be had a fine view of the
grove surrounding it, and also of the
grounds about the Home.
Another novelty in the list is Camp
Clover" not far from the above men
toned retreat This camp includes
shed. which. with the camp, is sheath
ed throughout with tin Inside and
out, there is not an inch of the build
ings not covered with tin. The walls.
doors, roof. and even the floor, are
covered with it, which speaks of lots
of work on the part of the builder.
Another attraction about this camp is
a fine spring of water in the front
yard High amid the branches of a
tree near the shed, the owner has built
a platform. with seats around it, over
which he builds a canopy to keep off
the too ardent rays of the summer sun.
That the old soldiers enjoy these
camps need not be said. They are at
| liberty to occupy them all day long
and enjoy themselves as they see fit,
and can remain in the evening until 9
O'Clock. when they must report at the
| Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Fire Losses by Lightning.

Two fire losses were learned by the
Journal, Saturday, that occurred in
Belgrade and Mount Vernon. The ac-
counts We're learned by visitors in Au-
gusta from the two towns. The first
one was that of Christopher Dunn liv-
ing in Belgrade on the road from
Wings Mills in Mount Vernon, to Bel
grade Mills. The barn was struck by
lightning and was burned with the
contents. consisting of 40 tons of hay
and the farming implements. 1t was
first-class barn and the loss is esti
mated at nearly $500. There was no
insurance on the building. Fortunate
ly the house, located just across the
road, was saved from the flames.
The second fire was in Mount Yer
non, this being the barn of Emery
Bean. The barn and some live stock
were burned, the loss being about $500
1t was not learned whether there was
any insurance on this or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The quaint sayings of the country
folks often sound very odd to people
not used to them. A Maine paper not
long ago in telling Of the light crop of
grass in a certain town, said that the
farmer had to drive down a stake to
tell where he left off moving in his
field, the grass was so thin. This was
considered a remarkably funny joke
by the metropolitan papers, while 1t
has been in vogue for years among the
farmers. Another way that one farm
er has of poking fun at his neighbor
who has poor piece of land. is to go
up to him when the man is driving his
horses attached to a moving machine
about the poor strip of ground, and ask
him if he can't give his horses work
enough without using his field as
driving park for their exercise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

1t is amusing to see the more-darinS
of the swimmers as they get into the
wave of the Della Collins as she pulls
down the river, each afternoon. Some
of the bows will dive off the elevated
platform on the Purinton coal wharf,
and swim alongside the Della, going
so near the big steam paddle wheels
that it seems as though they must be
injured. For moment they are sub
merged and then they will appear in
the big wave that follows the wheel.
In this wake they will ride until the
waves have subsidized to a ripple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The Salvation Army made quite a
sisted by several visiting members of
the Army. They marched to Market
square and greeted Adjutant and Mrs.
ner of Lewiston, and then to their
usual place of meeting on Bridge
street. They had one of the largest
crowds for long time. They attract
ed attention still more by the addition
of the patriotic hats that We're being
sold on the street that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
A Night Of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham of Ma
chias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writes Mrs.
S. II. Lincoln, who attended her tina;
fearful night "All thought she mus
soon die from Pneumonia. but she begged
for DR.. Kings New Discovery. saying i,
had more than once saved her life. and
had cured her of Consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily all
night, ana its further use completely
cured her" This marvellous medicine Is
guaranteed to cure all Throat. CHEST an:
Lung Diseases. Only SOC and $l.00 Trial
bottles free a Bowditch & Webster's. Au :
gusta: c. Fl. Beane's. Gardiner; s. 3.
Lightbody's, Waterville, drug stores.
july2l 1875