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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-27
A DIAMOND FOR ST.
A LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER WHICH WILL
LAST FOR Ten DAYs ONLY.

Genuine Barrlos Diamonds have a world
wide reputation. 1t is. almost impossible to
distinguish them from genuine diamonds
costing hundreds OF dollars each. They arc
worn by the best people. We will forward
a Genuine Barrios Diamond mounted In a
heavy ring, pin or stud to any address upon
receipt Of price, S1.00 each. Earrings
screws or drops, 50 per pair. Ring settings
are made Of one continuous piece OF thick,
shelled gold, and are warranted not to tarnsih
Special combination offer for ten days only!
Ring and stud sent to any address upon
receipt of $3.50. In ordering ring give
finger measurement by using piece OF string
also full particulars. Address plainly.
THE BARRIOS DIAMOND CO,
11S1-11S3 BROADWAY,
Aug % At New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-27

'Daily except Sunday.
For rates, tickets, baggage checked, apply
to any Office Of the b. & o. Railroad or to q
E. Dudrow Travelling Passenger Agent
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
ID. UNDERWOOD, Genl. Manager
j. NJ. SCHRIVER, General Pass. Agen
ID. b. MARTIN. Manager Pass. TRAIT
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-27
A VERITABLE KLONDIKE.

Smith-Brown is q cold blooded
sort of fellow, isn't @?
Jones-Rather Have you heard
the latest On him?
Smith-No. What is it?
Jones-They say q mosquito bit
him he other day and it died of
pneum onia a few minutes later
Chicago News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-27
CaCoJH 'STan9v
Id u "a .IT

A tried, true and safe felleifor woman A
always reliable. Avoid limitations. Got at
opc, and gave regrets. At druggists, or seni
scaled. 81. Our booklet A cetns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

W. G. Perry of keene, n. H., is stop
ping in the city.
j. w. Beck made a business trip 10
Portland. Friday.
Edward A. White has returned from
4 trip to Boston.
II. J. Cross made q business visit to
Watcrville. Friday.
DR.. Z. II. S. Vaughan made a business
trip TO Portland, Friday.
Mrs. W. +. Simpson and son Maurice
OF Bath. are in the city visiting their
cousin. Mrs. Charles Ward.
K. ". Rogers Of Belfast, passed a
few hours Of Friday, in Augusta.
Mrs. +. l.. Mosher of Guilford. is in
the city the guest of her husband.
NJ. W. Gushing Of Skowhegan, was
down for part of the day, Friday.
Edmund Doe returned. Friday after
noon. from Il business trip to Boston.
Dr. ". II. Wakefield was in Water
vile, Friday. on professional business
G. a. Robinson of Auburn, was in the
city. Friday, calling upon acquaint-
ancas.
H. A. Knight of Bangor. attended to
business matters in the Capital city
Friday.
Edward James of Portland. was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Il have been over in the Rangeley
region and down the Androscoggin as
lately" remarked DR.. +. S. BigelOW of
Skowhegan. Friday. land | never saw
anything that looks more desolatc than
the Lodges and dams. Tho rivers are as
nearly dry as | ever saw them. At
Skowheean the water is 50 low that
it does not como within SIX feet Of the
top Of the dam. There they have 4
steam plant 10 assist in furnishing the
lights for the city"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Gilbert w. Dacy. a Saco farmer, who
was returning from Kennebunkport,
Wednesday night. was held up by a
tramp near Days siding. The night
was quite dark and Mr.. Dacy. who was
driving slowly, was considerably fright
ened when man jumped out of a
clump of bushes and grabbed the horse
by the head. The farmer stood up in
the carriage and struck the highway
man terrible blow over the head with
a whip. At the same moment the
horse jumped forward and knocked the
man down. The wheels of the car
riage passed over the fellow, but Farm
er Dacy did not stop to learn whether
or not he was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Speaking Of deer shooting" said the
story of the man up Bethel way. He
had q pulmonary trouble that had re
luced him somewhat and he was doubt
full if his strength would permit him to
make the journey His physician told
him to goahead but not to tramp much.
In camp. where he arrived much eX-
hausted, his friends told him 10 make
himself comfortable while they went
out and got him some venison. He sat
about camp alone until about 10 o'clock
ana then went in ana took his rifle out
into the open Here he sat down on a
log ana thought of his unhappy fate. He
then fired a shot from the rife at 4
knot on a tree and hit it fair in the
bright and he moved out into II, rest
: ing his rifle against The stump of a
pine. He then lit his pipe and rumina-
ted a rustic in the brush aroused him.
I Looking up he saw buck with
! branching horns about forty yards
away. He reached over without NOV
ing from his seat. tool. the rifle. rested
it Oh prong Of the stump. drew bead
oil the deer ana fred, and the BUCK
7 fell dead. When the hunters who went
out after vcnson for the invalid cam
home. he said, What luck?" ooh, Wei
haze deer meat for you before we g
home. Didn't get any today but vs.
saw signs" "I!ow's this for sign?'
said the invalid and he led them up tC
a acknowledgement buck. and they
broke the profound silence to remark
well, I'll be darned.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Inunnr lhr 0ut-of-fnv-n vieitors IN All
a1st, Friday
:,
business men was IN the cit,, E,+dav
IN h,,e5n,.ee matters
/
- ui'oo,i lei'. ri'"dS
49, ny, ''i'',' i'' '.u'i'ioi ai'S' "here 7he
'''ii IT ~ illus
| n. >. Bangs az bangor. was in the
| husino.s Trim tn r,s,-., "f'''
4
m ''i''' - N IT. i7S =. Neia 81 l'os-
1 ''i'' "'' HI .tuS u'l1' iI.day. having
/ ''ElS''''H a. ft"''l NORM
Z Lester IiolWay. one of Fairfield $
prominent citizens Yves in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

The Journal block is practically closed
in and watcr-tight, the work having
been done. Friday, that made it 50. But
four rows Of brick remained on the
front wall, Thursday night. and about
ni'.c f-.t Of the front part Of the roof.
This was practically completed Friday,
SO al was tight on the roof, The
inside work and the putting on Of the
roofing material will be rushed, as We'll
as the exterior finish Of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

The news has reached the city that
Thomas Gleason, who Will be remem-
hcrcd lily the curly headed, nice look
ire head waiter At Hotel North, last
winter, was wounded in an engage
mrnt in the Philippines recently
Gleason enlisted while here in Augusta
being assigned to the Dist Regiment in
90 A. His wound was in the arm
ana ii is not known whether it was q
serious one or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

A story is being told Of an old lady
whose son startled her with the an
mounccment that he was going to
Scotland in two weeks. she nearly
faintod. bat when he said he'd take
her along with him, to the Universalist
church. TO hear Mr.. Hayden's lecture,
Scotland" ana see all the fine pic
lures. thrown up on large canvas
Her juy knew no bounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

]. W. Beck was a loser in the freight
wreck at Iceboro or at least he was
delayed in his supplies. lie had Il
large case of clothing in the wreck,
and this fell off to the opposite side Of
the burning train. the case falling open
where. About half Of the clothes we e
missing when it came time to pick
them up. but they We're not missing
Systematically. for coats. vests and
trousers of different suits were found
to be gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

we are just starting our smoke
houses" said Il pork cutter. land never
did sweeter pork go in than this year.
Something in the dry season and the
fodder has improved the sweetness at
the expense, perhaps. of size. What is
it about the smpke-house that makes
your mouth as well as your eyes wa
ter, Hams, bacons, smoked shoulders
i know no prcttier or sweeter sight
than these in abundance. If I had a
market such as / like, would paint il
white from sidewalk TO rear wall.
would keep my clerks in white frocks
ard every particle of my meat that
was on display should be in under
glass. as they 40 in the best markets
of the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One SEE smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new SHOES Iee i
bunions. 1t is the greatest comfort DIS
cnvarv IF the are. Cures swollen feet,
blisters and callous spots Aliens Foot -.
nails sweating hot. aching feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address, Allen
S, Olmsted, LIE Roy. n. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
Church Notices.

ST. BARNABAS CHAPEL. Bango,
street. 22d Sunday after Trinity: Sunday
school at I'D 7. NJ: evening prayer and
sermon at $50 r. NJ
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. Ever
cit Lesher. pastor: 10 A. NJ. meeting 70.
prayer: 1870. sermon, John. i;26 SO There
standeth One among YOU whom ye know
not" Behold the Lamb of God: u NJ.
Sunday school; ) F. NJ. Junior c. E.; 615
+. NJ. Senior c. E.; +. NJ, short sermon
and sOcinl service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

The cold, damp weather of Friday
reminds the people Of this vicinity that
winter will soon be with us and that
nothing is so desirable as warm. dry
feet. Haskell Brothers claim to have
the best line of ladies' $3.50 and $500
boots ever sold in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

I'VE hope to get a nice crowd Of
young people to attend our whist par
ties and Dances said member of the
Augusta Bicycle Club, Friday, land if
to the affairs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

That Grand concert phonograph that
was rrolais.d to entertain callers at
Staples. Smith & Moo1y's a week ago
ain HIT arrive until Friday, " this
we-&. An who desire may now call
ard l..ton to a phonograph that is sur
r,i-ingly clear ana loud. far ahead Of
the common photograph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

People feared. Friday. that the street
on Eines hill would " muddy. and
consequently the Winthrop hill and
state street We're used much more
than thu usual avenue " the travel.
Work IA the silcwall, continued al
mos, all ihr day on the hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

city say that though their sales con-
tinuc to be good. they are dropping off
as the cold weather approaches Au-
gusta furnishes 4 great territory with
the small beers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

The Hotel North force of porters and
bell boys appeared out in new uniforms,
Friday. They are very neat and ap-
propriate. the bell boys being dressed
in blue of the military cut. while the
porter has blue suit and a blue yacht
ing can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
LEWISTON AND AUBURN SANTA
RUM, 342 MAIN ST, LEWISTON.

Rum, 342 MAIN ST, LEWISTON.
West Somcrvilla, Mass, May II, 1898.
Doctor Springer:
AT the time l entered your Somer-
vile sanitarium ! was using from 80 to
30 grains of morphine each day and 4
large quantity of whiskey, and !
weighed 113 pounds. 7 took your treat
ment eight weeks. today / weigh 139
pounds ana never felt better in my life
and have no desire for any kind of
stimulants or narcotics whatever.
Sincerely yours.
F. Fl. PATTERSON.
Send for pamphlet giving full partic-
ulars. Address Lewiston and Auburn
Sanitarium Co., $40 Main street, Lew
ston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Every small boy in the city seems to
have the football fever. They are seen
in all parts of the city trying some Of
the tricks of the older boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

In the United States district court at
Portland. petitions in bankruptcy have
been filed by Henry S. SWEET Bangor
Charles f. Baldic. Waterville; Daniel "a :
thence. West Forks Plantation, and James
Clifford of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

The scholars of the city did not have
very nice day, Friday, in which to
enjoy the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Th,ir Mas rain, Friday, but it was
u.' III th- quantities that ia needed 10
raise tn. river lo the height it should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
Saturday Special Sales.

I.unt & Brann Of Iiallowell, today only.
Sell nice cashmere and fleece lined gloves
for DE. per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
GARDINER, MAINE.
MONEY TALKS.

1t
thai YOU your lie IT, - 80 - e ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

Heavy understands for gentlemen are
being snld hy .JJs. ~. Leigh & 90. of Han
lowell. II only DC each. Also extra
heavy vests and pants Tor ladies at BE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28

buckley < Goodrich have fine line of
fleece backed, Vicugua cloth wrappers,
$l25 quality. only gSc. today. No use 10
ask for this price other days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20

The petrified forests of Arizona Is
one of the greatest natural wonders Of
the United States. 1t is situated near
the little town of Billings, in southern
Arizona. AS it is near the line Of the
Southern Pacific railroad, it is visited
every year by hundreds of people. 1t
now consists of about a thousand
acres, although it evidently used to
cover a greater space. The theory Of
it's formation is that the land on which
the trees stood gradually sank, and
was covered with water charged with
silica. After many years the land
rose again, leaving the trees in their
present condition. The trees are in
every position imaginable-some
standing. some falling and some lean
ing. Very few of the trees are intact,
being broken into fragments from
thirty feet long to disk the size OF
a cartwheel The ground is thickly
covered with chips broken off by the
weather and by curiosity hunters. The
place somewhat resembles logging
camp, with the logs lying around
ready to be hauled. The wood re-
sembles cedar, Inc structure being
plainly seen through magnifying
glass. 1t is hard, breaking readily, but
being very difficult to polish. The
greatest wonder of the forest is the
agate bridge, which is petrified trunk
one hundred feet long crossing can
non sixty feet wide. The tree is made
up of jasper, chalcedony and other
like stones. There are no really
precious stones in the forest, although
it has often been reported that there
was. For the last one hundred years
the Indians have resorted to the for
est for material for their arrow and
spear heads and specimens may be
found lying around quite thickly. In
the canon beneath the agate bridge
are to be found the only living trees
in that part of the country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20

that his religious cow. ctions are de-
cidedsy unorthodox and that he Is an
enthusiastic patron of spiritualistic
seances. Indeed, he will readily travel
score Of miles to be present at one
of these performances.
Fully aware of the stigma attaching
to haunted house, and it's consequent
depreciation in value, agents having
such tenements upon their hands are
only too glad to secure the services Of
this extraordinary exorcist. Nearly
every district in Great Britain has it's
haunted houses so that business Is
usually brisk with this uncanny indi-
vidual.
He has, however, been heard to re-
mark that when all the historical
ghosts in the kingdom are laid it will
be comparatively easy to raise more
by judicious converse with country
folk, most of whom are incurably SUI
persitious. He asserts that he has no
fear of anything supernatural and he
will often spend successive nights
alone in houses which most folk care
fully avoid. At present this exorciser
is earning at least f20O year by his
weird art. He says that he will con-
fide his secret to his son, who will
succeed him in his unique calling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20
An Incident at Bruges.

Gan Old Favorite.)
In Bruges town Is many a street
Whence busy life hath fed;
Where, without hurry, noiseless feet
The grass grown pavement tread.
There heard we, halting in the shade
Flung from a convent tower,
A harp that tuneful prelude made
To a voice OF thrilling power.
The measure. simple truth to tell,
Was fit for some gay throng;
Though from the same grim turret fen
The shadow and TIE song.
When silent were both voice and chords.
The strain seemed doubly dear,
Yet sad as sweet,-for English words
Had fallen upon the ear.
It was breezy hour CT eve:
And pinnacle and spre
Quivered and seemed almost to heave,
Clothed with innocuous fire:
But. where we stood, the setting sun
Showed little of his state
And, II the glory reached the nun,
Twas through an iron crate.
Not always is the heart unwise,
Nor pity idle born.
If even a passing stranger signs
For them who do not mourn.
Sad Is thy doom, self-solaced dove, u
Captive, whoe'er thou be?
Oh! what is beauty, what is love,
And opening life to thee?
Such feeling pressed upon my soul,
A feeling sanctifed
BY one soft tricklng tear that stole
From the maiden at my side:
Less tribute could she pay than this,
Borne gayly DER the sea,
Fresh from the beauty and the bliss
OF English liberty!
British Poets Series.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20
Washing Streets for Diamonds.

Perhaps the most interesting fact
in connection with Kimberley, the
diamond city, is the street wash
ing" which has been a recognized in
dustry for some time past. With the
exception of two or three Of the prin-
cipal thorOughfares, all the streets
have been subjected to the washing
process, and some of the debris wash
ers have done very well. The wash
ing" consists of overhauling the earth
for diamonds.
At nearly every meeting Of the bor-
ough council applications for permits
sion to wash streets or portions of
streets are received. The would-be
washer has to obtain the consent Of
persons resident in the street or road.
to put the latter in sound repair again,
and pay 1.-THE to the municipality in
the shape of ten per cent on his gross
finds. Last year $4,000 vas paid to
the municipality in this way, good
proportion of which represented COM
mission on street finds.
In the early days of the diamond
fields the ground was washed in a
very primitive style, many diamonds
being thrown away in the debris, as
it is called This debris was subse-
quently used for street-making pur-
poses, and now, years after, with bet
ter machinery at thelS disposal, peo-
pie find it pays to wash the streets"
Many houses built ~ maiden" de-
bris are removed in order to wash the
latter, and stones of comparatively
large size are frequently found by the
energetic debris washer, who literally
works from morning to night, from
sunrise till sunset.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20

In the north of England is a man
who gets his living by the pursuit of
very peculiar profession. He styles
himself an "exorciser," or "curer of
haunted houses" He makes it his
business to call on house and estate
agents in various parts of the coun
try and inquire as to the houses Of
ghostly reputation, they have upon
their catalogues. Then for an arranged
fee, ranging from one to five pounds,
according to the circumstances of the
case, he undertakes to rid the prem
Uses of their visionary visitant, which
function he invariably fulfills to the
salient satisfaction Of all concerned.
His methods are mystery to all
but himself, for he is always alone
when engaged ejecting the phantoms
from their favorite promenades. One
of this gentleman's envious detractors
AYERS that he has dealings with the
oowcrs Of evil. All that is known of
him IN the locality where he resides is
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20

In a recent report to the State De-
partment Consul Monaghan, at Chem
nitz, says that there is every reason to
believe that the trip which Prince
Henry of Germany is taking is far be-
yond the operating sphere of naval
commander. The object, says the con-
sui, is the extension of German COM
MERGE into the districts of the
Amur and Usuri rivers. The consul
tells what an extensive effort has been
made by the Germans. through trading
and shipping companies operating
from Hamburg, to establish active
agencies all over the section Of Siberia
opened up by the new railroads, and
in this they have already displaced in
large measure the merchants Of France
and Belgium. Concluding, the consul
says that it is possible for the United
States manufacturer, II the right kind
of an effort is made, to get good deal
of Russia's trade.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-20
Gan Old Favorite.)

Gan Old Favorite.)
Behold her. single in the field,
Yon solitary Highland lass!
Reaping and singing by herself,
Stop here, or gently pass!
Alone she cuts and binds the grain,
And sings a melancholy strain;
oh listen for the vale profound
Is overlooking with the sound.
No nightingale did ever chant
More welcome notes to weary bands
OF travellers in some shady haunt,
Among Arabian sands:
Such thrilling voice was never heard
In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird,
Breaking the silence of the seas
Among the farthest Hebrides.
Will no one tell me what she sings?
Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow
For old, unhappy, far-off things,
And battles long ago:
Or is it some more humble lay,
Familiar matter of to-day?
Some natural sorrow, loss, or pain,
That has been, and may be again?
Whate'er the theme. the maiden sang
AS IL her song could have no ending;
/ saw her singing at her work,
And DER the sickle bending.
/ listen'd, motionless and still;
And when I mounted up the hill,
The music in my heart l bore,
Long after 1t was heard no more.
Wordsworth.