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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Mr J. Scribner or Merrill Bros. wirr
move into the house at the corner of
Western avenue and Chapel street
formerly occupied by ]. H. Goodrich
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Swift K Turner's store is where holi-
Guy huTcrs expect to find an innum"r-
abe number of practical presents. II
j. an excellent place to visit when look
ing for present for yCur wife. step
Into this store when YOU are in no
hurry and take time to look around
ana inspect the new things. This hrn
is one of the pleasantest on the street
~ deal with and you need have no fear
Of trying their patience though You
handle many goods and ask lots ot
questions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

~ food for the Eastern Star recap-
non al Masonic Temple, this evening
should be brought to the Temple bv \
l.. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Exhibition and sale Of decorated
china ana water color. tie work OF MIS-.
Hubbard. Denver. colo. and one OF her
pupils. A. T.. McFadden. llo state
street. Tuesday and "Wednesday. Dec'
10 and L. Ill ir.it-d. dcclo-ii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

The Peoples Ice 90, delivered new ~
for The first time, Monday it being
the frst cut on th- Kennebec this sea.
son. and is Of good quality and Q inches
thick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Don't miss the Unitarian Christina
sale open this afternoon at q o'c,ac,,
Tea served from until c. Admiss,on
10 cents. ''''i0ii'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

The arrangements are nearly com
pleted for the reception 10 be given.
this evening. ny Rose of Sharon chap
ter. o. Z. s. TO Mrs. katharine Morrill,,
grand matron of the Grand Chapter Of
Maine. There will be present several
Of the grand officers from various parts
OF the State. Themes Orchestra from
Fosus, win furnish music for the en-
tcrt1inmcnt ana for dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Miss Cox's novelties and caTfstiia'
rgrdS. Woman's Exchange.
det?,lo.uI2.l3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

w MANTEiD-Everyone to know. that H.
rlmhihE the stairs at %; Water street.
beside Augusta Savings Bank, YOU can
rom - to % cents on every dollar
,a,eS' popular sheet music at inc per
n;opy over 300 to select from. Everythina
III, III musical goods. Frank A. Dennis No
- dectdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

livery body viii doubtless think. to-
day, that their neighbors are moving
"rt, but don't b" alarmed. Such is not
the "2s,. Any load oc miscellaneous
articles yuu may -" going ny will be
deposited at Masonic Temple where
III" lniNersalist ladies will open their
fdmmaEc sale, tomorrow morning, for
the rest Of the week
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11
Ddily ksnnebe1 Journa.

80 VI '"""ks. obituary notices. r..
"iu'loh" u respect, etc, will be cha,a.,
ah 'a'c = Ten cents per line. No
,"afses TESS than seventy-hve cents
announcement. o.
entertainments. whose object /. ,,.
'diHihg OF money, will be charged i, III
rate of fifteen cents q line.
'isinS notices. news form. viii
oe excluded from our local columns a.,
cep' such as refer to advertisers 49,.
pNihs space in our advertising column.
"hh VIII BE- run under a separate ba.,
"n one Of the local pages.
'""scr'"ers s who fail to receive tbo
JoI kNAL Promptly viii confer a favo.
by notifying the Office immediately
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Ihcr" are hundreds Of homes in this
ltE ana vicinity where there has
hr7n ama1ement that the novels Of tn"
most popular writer's Of the day could
l." nbtiineI for p cents. printed m
good rarrr and attractivelv bound in
cloth. such m opportunity is not, for
long and the books arc limited in num-
hCT. can 1t the Journal counting
room and look them over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Frederic W. nlaistei. grand high
priest of Maine. went to Waterville
last evening, u install the officers Of
Teconn>t Chapter. No. -. of that city.
lie was accompanied hy l.. j.. Cooper.
wh1 oliiciatcd IA raptain Of the host
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

WAETED-A right hand J,no uo.--.-
.ori. ops iced preferred. Address win a.
MachiaS Ne p 'iope,ts, East
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

HOLIDAY GOODS, also ch".S
line OF table linen. towels ana manu-
lSerchiefs Mt Lotto 5 S1hord ;,
Winthrop Court. dec -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

WANTED-A position as hoI.aLoo,,o,
~ ~ "luowerS family. the city preferred
inItIrrcncts furnished. Address Roy 315
- " - II, wv deca,i3tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

WANTED-Manuttcr boI,sc s3-o
-" .dpltal, wants temporary local renre-
''atlve. .'ni' i've. Salary. SIS weekly. State age
Shanr loitner IN occupation. Address d r.
'"'pp' - Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa.
dec7dlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

YOUNG MEN for railway mail clerks.
Interstate Cores. Inst, Cedar Rapids.
la. d"c2dlm'
BFS.. pNMREN x co. Wood and
Coai Yard ~ Court st. Place. Gan fur
nish all kinds nt Hard and Soft Wool
in large or small quantities at reasonably
low prices. orders promptly attended to
and delivered To amy part of the city.
Telephone connected we have a ga$o-
lenr engine. We can move anywhere
and saw wood at short notice. Horse
Clipping by power promptly attended to.
Cots broken also Gcc2dlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11
New Advertisements To.Dav.

Hyomci.
1-3o-4 cigar.
Grape-Nuts
Il. W. Soulr.
AEction Sale.
unit & Rrann.
taid"r'S Dentiuc.
y. T. Davis X ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Fps tNSoN ~ Elk AND SOLE lay
'decSa,1t de-, at johnson Bros, Hallowell NJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

Statesmen WANTED to look after
our interests in kennebcc and adjacent
dress The Victor Oil Company tIrr.I.ind
,Iltp. deC9i3t*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

W ater street. "o'h NJ oaIi at 22
----------- Iec2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11
WANTED.

4 WORKING FOREMAN in inb rripf
ing office. running one two-rcl p,tItiDl
Wnitlotk cylinder ana three iohbcrs
Must be Al workman. Steady position.
salary Sl3 per week. w I'll. Sherman.
i'tr hdrhor. Me. dcClldlW
ANTED-Dad. don't YOU hear?
want for Il Christmas present a scholar
snip III The lnterna tonal CORRESPONDENTS.
school: Office, Bangor St aG0 stu
dents in Augusta. dacndtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

TENEMENT at - Grove St. rooms
aud bath. Also desirable rent Of . rooms
on Crescent ST. South exposure. Inquire
Of j. ii. SturSis, Opera House Block
novl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11
Local Notice.

For sudden colds. coughs. take Lung Kuro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

FURNISHED ROOMS, corner Myrtle
and Bangor streets. bathroom Connected
James y. Jones. dec3dtt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

HOUSE. corner of Sewall and Weston
streets T. rooms and bath: hot air fur
mace and Gas. Inquire of Mrs. J. ".
W"lch. rs StaiC st. rov22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

FOR SALE OR ENCHANGt.-A large
dog. half Mastiff and Great Dane. two
years old in March mex. VIII exchange
for good poultry. Address, Fancier,
Journal Office. Augusta, Ne novaOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

FTRNISHED ROOM tn IAt convenient
{" hath room, electric lights, near "leC-
irir ears. Gentleman preferred. - Win
thr0p street dcC3ttf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11
Farm, l. Miles From P. 0.

Farm Of 50 acres on High street, gooc
buildings and good orchard Inquire Of
Fl. A Iones. harness maker, Gardner
Me- mays.6tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-11

FURNISHED FRONT ROOM on sunny
sid" ot house; near electric cars. Apply
forenoOns ur evenings. Louise y Robia
son. ~ Grove Street. dec6dtt
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17

sllversmith to pledge it. The servant disap-
peared, and for a long time no trace of him
could be found. Eventually it became known
that the uulucky man had been murdered,
and the place " here his body was buried was
also known. The body was exhumed and
the stone was found in the stomach, the
faithful servant having swallowed 1t when
he found himself beset by robbers.
Thus the Sancy diamond was for the second
time almost miraculously saved Later its
owner disposed of II TO James H., and it
eventually came into the hands of Louis
XIV and of his descendants. Louis XIV,
wore it in his crown at his coronation. Ma
poeon l. received it with the other crown
jewels which he returned to Louis XVIII.
at the Restoration. Since that period it
passed, no one knows how, into the hands of
the Duchesse de Barry, and from her to a
ieweer, who sold it to the DemiGOff family.
believe that Nine. Colman. the weIl-known
American, is its present owne& Is this its
last adventure! In spite of its yicissitudes
the Sancy has preserved its beautiful luster
and water. 1t is pear-shaped in form and
weighs 20 carats and half.
Thus, strange as are human destinies,
equally strange are those of these precious
stones, but, more privileged than plain NOR
tails, nothing ever affects their splendor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
Paris. Saturday.

Paris, Saturday
For some years past jewels have been lalu
aside for months during the period OIL au-
tumn visiting in the country, ana tne nial.
velous Jewels have reposed IN thelr c" f..t
as though they dared not brave Ihe sun .a
rays and were reserved only to shlAe III 'He
light Of lusters. .-.oi
Whot a mistake II has beenl The jewel
er's art is so varied that he has succeeueu
in creating jewelry exactly adapted TO lem
mime requirements. In the immateriai grace
Of modern toilets, il the loose ioIus u
rauze or lace blouse, what can be more ue-
lghtfully pretty than serpentihe chdin
zen sautoir," set with gems of many colofs
seustines set off by pendant OF artistic
value owing to its original design. For II Is
the same with jewels as with dresses-the
material only acquires its value from the
workmanship, and the master jewelers. as
often resort to crystal, amber, wood or
ivory as to the precious metals, to marvellous
nrecious stones and irregular pearls.
Nevertheless, the recent sale of the effects
Of the late Comtesse de Castiglione has
shown that Jewels Of insOntestable intrinsic
value always command enormous prices
Pearls are in great demand. Women even
wear them both by day and night, since 1t
has been asserted that contact with living
nesh adds to their lusteri this is the refine
neut of coquetry What an amount Of care
and patience is necessary to collect these
marvellous strings of equal size and Of equal
puntyl Beyond doubt most precious stones
have a history, considering the extraordl-
nary adventures of some Of the most famous
diamonds.
From the remotest antiquity diamonds
were used as ornaments, but as the aneients
had not acquired the art of cutting them
they wore them as nature made them.
Nevertheless. they attached the greatest
value to them, especially to those which
sparkled naturally and are now designated
"pointes naives." 1t was only at the end
Of the fifteenth century that Flemish srti-
gan. Louis de Berghem, found out that dia-
mouds could be worn away by their own
dust and made to take the shapes desired
and a perfect polish.
Some Historical Diamonds.
The first cut diamond was worn by Charles
the Bold. At this period great luxury pre-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
Fashions in JCWcIry.
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vailed at the court Of the Duke of Burgundy,
and not only did Charles the Bold display his
treasures in time Of peace, but when he set
out on warike expedition he carried with
him all his gold and silver plate and all his
diamonds. He had a finer collection than
that possessed by any other European soy
ereign of his time.
At the battle of Granson he was defeated
by the Swedes and forced to take fight with
precipitation and alone, leaving his rings to
his conquerors. Among the rest Of his treas
ures found on the battlefield were three
splendid diamonds. The first was discovered
beneath a chariot by a Swiss soldier. 1t was
inclosed in small gold box set with pearls,
and the soldier, mistaking the stone for
pebble, threw it away keeping only The tiny
box. Then he changed his mind, picked up
the pebble" and offered it for sale to the
Cure Of Montagny. The worthy man bought
it for an ecu and sold it to a Bernois at
profit of cent per cent only. But the buyer,
who was better informed, asked 700 ducats
for 1t. It afterwards found its way into the
hands of Pope Julius H., who paid 10000
ducats for it, 1t still ornaments the pom
tifcal tiara.
1t is a large stone, about half the size of
a walnut, and was originally in the crown
Of the Grand Mogul, from whom it was
bought by the ENJOYS Of Charles the Bold,
The Prince always wore it suspended around
his neck on state occasions.
The second diamond picked up on the
battlefield of Granson passed into the hands
of Henry VIII. of England. 1t is now the
finest jewel in the Austrian crown.
The third was the Sancy. The story of its
peregrnations is extremely curious. 1t came
from India, and Charles the Bold wore it on
his helmet He lost it at the battle of Mo
rat. In 1889, or thereabouts, it was among
the jewels of Antonio of Portugal, who, be-
ing pressed for money, pawned it to French
''gentilhomme" Harlay de Sancy, to whom
he eventually sold it for hundred livres.
1t remained for a century in the hands of the
Sancy family from whom it derives its
name), though on one occasion they narrow.
" escaped losing it, Henri III. was desir.
Gus of obtaining Swiss recruits, and being
short Of money, asked his minister, Harlay
de Sancy, to pawn the diamond. De Sancy
consented and sent a servant with it to a
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17

becoming bOas she is so fond of wearing
For some occult and feminine reason she
does not consider her costume complete
without this finishing conceit-a concet
which goes through slight changes with the
coming of each season, but which. in the
end, is a mass of soft and fluffy chiffon or
lace of a color that sets off to the best ad-
vantage a woman's features.
1t is not so much on account of the warmth
possessed by these airy accessories that they
are so well liked, nor from the comfort Of
having something high at the back of the
neck, though it is a fact that after once
wearing a ruche or boa woman doesn't
feel quite chic if she appears on the street
without one.
The real reason they are so popular-if you
could get woman to explain her very evil
dent fondness for boas and other neck erea-
tions-is because they add to the attractive
ness of any face, be it young or old.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
Description
Of Dresses.
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On this page is shown a model of mantle
for automobile trips. 1t is of nut-broWn
leather CLOTH trimmed with bands of the
same. These run down each side of the
front, forming graceful line and diminish
ing the apparent size. The garment is fas-
tened on each side with stitched tabs. The
back fits loosely being slightly curved at
the waist.
There are also represented two very stylish
toilettes, suitable for either young woman
or girl. one is a dress of pastel blue
China Grape, printed with patterns of dark
blue flowers and trimmed with applications
Of black chantilly lace and yoke of yenise
gupure.
The second dress is of cream-colored nous
se,ine de sole, trimmed with insertion and
Aounces of valenciennes lace.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17

"Do you know how this Chinese white wax
is produced?" asked a druggist of a friend
who stood near, as he was weighing out
half a pound Of the article referred to at
my request
The friend answered, NO." and I showed
my interest by asking How"
We'll" continued the druggist "the in
genious Cinnamon make a curious use of
the insects from which they get this wax.
They are found in brown peashaped cX-
crescences attached to an evergreen called
insect tree. These excrescences or gals are
gathered in May and placed on what is
known ASA wax tree, which is a stump
with many willowlike branches rising from
its top. Twenty or thirty gals are made
into a packet inclosed in a leaf of the wood
oil tree, fastened together with rice straw
and suspended close to the branches.
ION emerging from the gals the insects
creep up the branches, to which they attach
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
Mans Best Friend.

The travellers best friend is that queer
little yellow boy named Lemon.
Go down to the nearest grocery and you
will find him dressed in travelling coat OF
white tissue paper, all ready to start with
you on your journey, aud to do many kindly
deed for you.
In the first place, If you feel little "out
Of Sorts and as though you can't put one
foot after another, squeeze little lemon
juice into a glass of fresh water, drink it and
feel refreshed
Or if you have a case Of genuine malaria
when every bone aches, and you have a
brown feeling In your mouth" besides be-
ing 80 tired" all the time, squeeze more
lemon juice into fresh Yater-enough to
make a very sour beYeFage-and drink freely
Of it many times in the day.
For this little yellow boy is foe to a
sour stomach, and always ready for fight
against indigestion.
II You have throbbing hedache slice a
lemon and rub the bits over the brow and
the pain will soon go away. If your hair
is falling out, rub slices of lemon thor
oughly into the roots and over the scalp,
washing the head afterward with warm soft
water. Squeeze lemon juice into milk, rub
Inc H4ALuit uNer the lace ana neck every
night and you will rejoice in the fresh glow
Of your complexion.
Mix lemon juice and glycerine, rub your
hands with it at night, and if you are not
too nervous wear large old gloves and You
will wonder at their dazzling Wilderness.
When a bee stings or a wasp sticks a
prong into your face touch the hurt SPOT
with pure lemon juice. If you have a wart
or vexatious corn, rub lemon juice on with
untiring zeal, and bid defiance to mosoui-
toes with the touch of your little yellow
friend.
cup of tea is always improved by slices
of fresh lemon and we all know how a we'll
mixed lemon squash can revive the weary
stomach. If you go on water voyage Won
must certainly take it with you, for pure
lemon juice will rout all giddiness and sea.
sickness.
And the little sour yellow fruit Is as good
as a Doctors help to cure sprains and
bruises, or a lady's maid to remove brown
freckles and red patches and sunburn.
These are only a few of the many kindly
deeds of friend Lemon, and if you once try
him as travelling companion you will never
again go away without him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
Curiously Produced Wax.

themselves, and at once begin forming a
coating Of wax that attains thickness Of a
quarter of an inch in three months.
''Then the branches are cut off, and after
the removal of as much wax as possible by
hand they are placed in kettle Of hot
water, when the remaining wax floats on
the surface, and the insects career Of use
fulness is ended
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
The Reason.

As soon as there comes a suggestion of
freshness in the air there is an excuse for
the smartiy gowned woman to swathe her
throat in some one of the many pretty and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-17
NIPPED IN THE BUD.

"Let ME be frank and call your attention
to a little fault of yours
Certainly; but first let me call attention
to your fault of not attending to your own
business"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-08-31
Our Trade WITT Europe.

I'm strong contrast with the almost
stationary condition of our commerce
with the Central and South American
States for the past ten years is the
great growth of our commerce with
Europe during the same period.
Within that decade our total exports
of merchandise to all European coun-
tries increased from $7O4. 79S,O47 to
1,O4O, 167, 763. The total Of our i'm
ports from all European countries is
another story. 1t actually diminished
from $459, 3O5, 1872 in 1891 to $40, 561,-
314 in 1900. It is our export trade only
with Europe that has increased. The
exact net increase, including both i'm
ports and exports, of our European
commerce was $316.631, 65S during the
same ten years in which our trade
with all the States Of Central and
South America has remained at a
standstill. Mexico alone of all the
American countries to the south OF us
shows an increase in her commerce
with the United States in the same
period, amounting in round figures to
$21, 800, OOO.-New York World.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-08-31
Facts About Mexican Railways.

Besides many hundreds of miles OF
railways in active construction, Mex
leo has in actual operation 14,31o kllo-
meters, or 3055.22 English miles. In
the last four years 31O4 kilometers OF
roads were finished
Mexico being a mountainous country
the cost Of these roads in many cases
was enormous, but the country can
now boast of having some of the most
daring and magnificent works OF engi-
neering and of the most picturesque
views in the world. One OF the two
railroads connecting the capital with
the port of Vera Cruz has Z section lit
orally above the clouds, and. according
to the opinion of foreigners visiting the
country, the trip of any tourist would
be amply repaid by only travelling on
that magnificent railroad, SO solidly
and skilfully built and cautiously run
that an accident of serious nature
has never happened in more than twen-
ty-eight years of continual operation.
For construction and splendid scenery
the railroads running from Morelia to
Uruapan, in the State of Mlchoacan,
and Puebla to Oaxaca, connecting the
two States of said names, can be espe-
cially recommended.
The number of passengers increases
at an enormous rate year by year. In
1893 %, 7S1, 343 passengers We're carried
on Mexican railways; in 1900 this num-
Der had nearly doubled, exceeding 49,
100000. Of merchandise, 3,79S,360
tons were carried in 1898, and in 1900
nearly 100000 UNCONSTITUTIONAL Geo
graphic Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-08-31
CERMANY'S NEW OIL ENGINE.
1t Opetates without the Use of Boilers
Furnaces or ChiInneys.

1t Opetates without the Use of Boilers,
Furnaces or ChiInneys.
Great things are expected OF the
Diesel engine, the latest thing in Ger
man engineering, the first working
of which in England a London Ex>
press representative was permitted to
see at Guidebridge, near Manchester,
recently.
Economy in fuel and space is the
chief merit of the Diesel, commencing
it to makers of automobiles and small
marine craft as an engine with flu
ture. its claim to originality lies in
the fact that it works with crude oil,
without smell or dirt, perfectly con-
Stunning all the products of combus-
ton. Unlike other oil engines, it re-
quires no ignition point Compressed
air from cylinders starts the Diesel.
Oil and air are then admitted to the
cylinder, when the compression Of the
air by the return stroke so raises the
temperature that the oil flashes and
the forward stroke is delivered.
The exhaust is perfectly clean and
free from odor. Thus the claim made
for the Diesel is that no boilers, fur.
naces or chimneys are required. Great
economy of space and fuel is effected,
as it can be used with any kind of
liquid fuel or furnace gas-the waste
product of blast furnaces. Hopes are
entertained that the Diesel will be used
on very large scale, those who are
introducing it to England claiming
for it the ability to run a vessel as
large as the Oceanic. Already an Or
der has been placed by the French
government for an engine of this type,
to be used in a submarine boat.
If the Diesel frees the streets from
the smell of the motor car and yacht
decks and ladies' dresses from the Gin
ders of a steamer funnel, the German
inventor will have claim on the graft
tude of mankind. If, as seems likely.
it will encourage the establishment of
small plants in rural districts, where
gas is not obtainable and coal is dear,
1t may do much more than this for ill.,
dustrial England.