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RICHES OF EASTERN RULERS.

Fabulous Stores OF Gold and Precious
Stones Hoarded for Centuries.
At time when millions of men are
struggling their hardest for the doubt
full privilege of keeping themselves
alive it seems difficult to realize that
jewels and gold, whose value is count
ed in hundreds of millions of pounds,
should be lying hidden in royal houses.
untouched and seen only by a priv
LEGGED and curious few.
Those who have been privileged to
gaze on the wonders of the shah's
treasure house tell astonishing stories
of wealth which is indeed beyond the
dreams of avarice, and which might
well form a climax to the marvels of
the Arabian Nights tales;o diamonds
and rubies, emeralds and sapphires. SO
countless that they might literally be
measured by the peck; of shields. he'll
NETS and armor thickly incrusted with
priceless gems, and sword scabbards
which it pains the eye to look upon,
SO dazzling are the jewels which
sheath them.
One of these scabbards is completely
covered with diamonds, the smallest
of which is as large as a finger nail.
Vessels of solid gold, so large that
only strong man could lift one of
them, crowns blazing with every color
of the rainbow, chains of gold and
rare precious stones, enamels of
matchless beauty, lie scattered about
in careless profusion; trays. are heaped
to overlooking with sapphires and
pearls, many of which are worth tens
of thousands of pounds.
A glass case, two feet long and a
foot and a half in width and height.
is more than half filled with thousands
of pearls perfect in shape and luster.
By its side is globe of gold, twenty
inches in diameter, with seas of emer-
aids and continents of diamonds and
rubies to the number of $4,000, and
each stone specially chosen for it's
purity and beauty. The weight of this
globe is y cwt., and it's value e ,000,-
900 sterling
Among the countless treasures of
the shah are 1awless uncut ruby said
to be as large as hens egg and
of a value which no one has ven
tured to estimate; a turquoise as long
as a mans finger, and belt a foot
wide which is so closely set with
many-hued precious stones that it is
one unbrosen blaze of diamonds and
emeralds, pearls and rubies.
Of all the native princes of India
the Gaekwar of Baroda is the richest
in gold and jewels, a mere catalogue
of which would fill some of the worlds
richest millionaires with despair. One
OF his most interesting, though by no
means most valuable possessions, is
a carpet, 10 feet long and feet in
width, composed entirely of ground
work of exquisite pearls on which is
traced a design in diamonds. This
carpet, which certainly has no equal
in the world, is said to be worth
$500, 900, or e 900 a square foot.
OF much greater value than this car
pet of gems is matchless collar, con-
sisting of five rows of diamonds and
two of emeralds, the stones being of
graduated sizes from that of a walnut
to the size of a pea; from this collar
of 700 of the most perfect stones in
existence hangs as pendant the fam
Gus ..Star of the South" diamond,
one of the most magnificent diamonds
the world has ever seen.
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End of strange Romance.

The marriage of John NJ Currier of
Valparaiso, Ind, and Mrs. Laura M
Morse of Chicago was the final act in
an unusual romance The groom Is
an old and prominent resident of that
city He was divorced from his bride
more than forty years ago. He is 70
years old and she is ~. Both have
grown children from marriages sub
seouent to their separation
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mouth similar to catfish He has nov
gone back into the swamp with the
intention of securing the skeleton and
bringing it back. after which he will
send it to the Smithsonian Institution
in Washington Scientists who have
investigated the matter are convinced
that the animal is not land serpent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-11

there are 100000 cubic yards of stone
In the bridge, and it cost 81 ,O0O. 900.
Three hundred men worked on it con-
stantly from April 1, 1900, until the
present time, when it is practically
completed, with the exception of the
laying of the tracks, which will not
be done until next spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-11

there, / shall always be encircled by
Gods heaven, and at night the stars
above me will be my funeral lamps
New York Tribune
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-11

1t is stated upon good authority that
there are now 1000 active Mormon
proselyters scattered widely over the
world.
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The latest society fad among the
fashionable women in England il that
Of being photographed as q movins
picture
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If yellow is a symptom of bilious
ness, what a terrible condition the
trees must be in.
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Under the palm trees of the South?
Beneath the iindens of the Rhein?
Shall l some day be buried in the
desert by a strangers hand?
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The heart that sings, wings itself to
heaven.
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Virtue is frequently its own reward
because there are no questions asked
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To Cure Cold In One day
Take Laxative Brozno Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund mopey il it fails to cure 25c
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Policemen: like the hairs of a mans
head, are numbered.
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In winter Use Aliens Foot Ease,

In Winter Use Aliens Foot Ease.
a powder Your feet feel uncomfortable,
nervous. and often cold and damp. II
you have Chilblains. sweating. sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
How News Of Battle Was Received.

There is a little laddie in Fairfield.
bright as q dollar and keen as briar
who thinks that baseball is the only game
that is worth paying any attention to
whatever. He talks learnedly occasion
ally of hits, errors, three-baggers, singles
ana other technicalities and plays HIM
self all he can, wearing out baseballs
faster than he does shoes. He thinks
that the Fairfield team is just about as
good as them nal>e 'em and the members
are his heroes, second not even to mighty
'Injun' slayers.
So he watches all the games and is on
the anxious seat until he learns the
suit. About the time, Monday afternoon,
when many thought Fairfield had lost a
hard-fought game by a score of 3 to
he asked a passerby what the score was.
When told that Fairfield had lost, his
jaw dropped and his face stretched to
length longer than your arm. He was al
most on the verge of tears apparently
but his grit saved him and soon he began
to doubt.
'.Is the game all over?' he asked.
Yes"
"AIl over?' with a good deal of empha-
sis on the all.
YES, and Fairfield lost
Fairfield got beatt But, err Say,
now, the game amt over, is it?''
Yes, it's all over, 10 innings and Bel
fast won. The Fairfield team isn't much
good, any way
Huh, They can beat Watervile, yoI
see if they can't But the Fairfields
didn't get beat, today, did they?'
''Sure non Score was to o.
At last the astounding fact seemed 20
be realized and he scooted off with "I-ve
got to tell en- and you could hear him
over half the neighborhood yelling in
panied surprise, Fairfield got beat, FAR
field got beat But when the true report
came and he got hold of it you couldn't
find a happier youngster in half the State
than he was. He had to tell EN- then
sure, and the way he spread the good
news that backed up his opinion was a
caution. The team is now back on its
throne IN his heart, and the one who told
him it had been defeated isn't any kind
of a fellow. anyhow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
FAIRFIELD DOWNED AGAIN.
WaterviIIe Wins, II to 2, and Takes the
Lead in League.

once more in the history Of man
many score of faithful, loyal support
ers of the Fairfield ball team mad 10
board the trolleys and go sadly 10 their
home up stream. "Eow long, . Lord,
how long?" is now the cry heard up in
that vicinity, and there is still no an
sWer. The managers say next tir1e;
~Waterville says perhaps and then does
does the best she knows how to pre-
vent it. 'Tis passing strange, 10 be
sure, that Fairfield can trounce Bel
fact and Belfast can trounce Water
willie. while Waterville goes sweetly on
trouncins Fairfield whenever they
come together
The revamped, All-American team
came down. yesterday afternoon. fresh
from a brilliant victory over Belfast,
and really felt as if the hoodoo had
been laid at last and that it could play
the game with Waterville and perhaps
win. but if not at least let the people
know there had been a ball game.
with the exception of Sherriden the
team was the same that faced Belfast.
Russell was in the box in place Of
Bushey and was expected to hold them
like the flea to a dog, but he didn't
ana there's where all the trouble came
. in. Fairfield couldn't bat Coombs to
any extent. while Waterville practi-
ca!ly put Russell out of business in two
innings The visitors played n good
game in the field, showing much i'm
provement since last they met, but
. could do no business with the stick
az all.
captain Aliens last instructions to
his men were to get the jump if pos
sible and by all means make the first
score. 1t was done and easy, too, but
il was one of the cases where a good
beginning makes a bad ending. Taylor
came I'D for first man and put one that
suited him away over in right field to
the entrance gate. McCorkell was after
II in fine style, but the ball took a sud
den shoot away from him just at the
last second and in trying to keep up
with il he tripped on the cinder track
and rot 4 nasty fall. Taylor had just
about got his wind back when a passed
hall scored hin. But the next three
men were easy victims.
shorty led off for Waterville with
,"Slashway improved" This is a great
bat and usually gets a single when
Calieu uDCn but oiloitS oiitppCV "a
little piece off the end, yesterday fore
noon. and the Improvement worked
like q charm. producing three pretty
singles the first three times up. G;rard
stole second while Phelan was striking
out and when Bucknam cracked out q
nice single was all ready to fly home.
Bucknam got to second on an attempt
ed out and stole third while McBs'in
and Russell were having bit of Il con-
ference over signals and the weakness
of batters in general. But Nolan and
Manix were out and the inning closed
with the score a tie.
Smith struck out, Bushey flied out to
Nolan and Russell struck out. making
II a pretty short inning for Fairfield.
Waterville made her half of the second
the Waterloo. The Fairfield supporters
stared in astonishment while the ash
fell on Russell and wondered if it
really was the same old Russell that
was such wall OF defence. last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
Central Maine League Standing.
THE CORONER'S JURY
Finds that Edward Simpson Did Not
Exercise Due Caution.

An inquest was held Mt the city council
rooms, yesterday forenoon. to investigate
the accident which resulted in the death
OF Edward Simpson, the switchman, in
the Maine Central yard in this city. Sun
day morning, under the direction of Coro-
nor II. b. Smell Hon. Charles F. john
son appeared for the railroad and County
Attorney Thomas Leigh. Of Augusta, was
also present and took part in the exam-
nation OF the witnesses. The jury con
sisted of Mark Gallert Uoreman), Edwin
Towne, S. L. Berry, L. G. Salisbury,
Frank Walker and S. H. Chase.
Several witnesses were examined but
Head Brakeman Pomerleau of the train
which was shifting when the accident oc-
Cured, was the only one who was able to
give a clear story of just how it happened
as the others were at more or less dis
tances away attending to their various
duties at the time. From Mr. Pomer-
leaus story it seems that when the train
which was about to pull out of the sta
tion had been practically made up it was
found that it had car that should not
so out with it and it was while setting
this off that the accident happened Mr..
to do the unshackling IL Mr.. Pomerleau
would do the rest, which was agreed Mr.
Simpson then stepped in between the cars
while they were being backed slowly to
rncouple the air hose or to turn the an
sic corlSs. Mr.. Pomerleau testified that
when Mr.. Simpson started to do this he
said to him, Il wouldn't do that" bus
tnat Mr. Simpson evidently did not hear
him. When questioned about this he ex-
planned that he considered it dangerous
TO step in between the cars under the
conditions and that if he had been doing
that part of the work he should have
backed the cars ana brought them to a
standstiil before stepping in to attend to
the air hose. He was not sure whether
Mr.. Simpson walked or rode on the brake
beam. but he had attended to the hose
and was getting out when he was caught
and run over.
The other witnesses testified to various
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
LIBRARY MASS MEETING.
Small Attendance Causes Postpone
ment to Monday Evening, Aug. q.

The mass meeting which was held in
the old City hail, last evening, for the
OF getting an expression OF
opinions from the citizens as to the
best location for the Carnegie library
building was a good deal like Demo-
cratic caucus-there being only about
20 men present. But the evening was
not a proptious one for such meet
ing, as there was a band concert
one of the most popular
things that can be held on a warm
evening, and after such a day as yes
terday it was much more inviting than
a mass meeting in the old hall, no mat
ter what the object might be.
The meeting was called to order by
City Clerk f. e. Brown, who read the
warrant Hon. S. S. Brown was chosen
moderator, and made n short speech.
suggesting an adjournment to more
favorable date. This was seconded BY
Hon. T. s. Heald and the motion car
ried. The date selected was Monday
evening, Aug. 4th. and the place the
new City hall. 1t is believed that this
will be more acceptable than the old
one to the majority and that it will
attract a much larger crowd. The at
tendance at this meeting will no doubt
be large enough to suit any one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
The Sens of Veterans Entertain.

A reception was rendered to the di-
vision officers Of the Ladies' Aid by
the Garfield Camp No. l, Sons of
Veterans, in the G. A. r. hall, last
evening. Division President Mrs. Es-
telle Ramstead, Division Secretary Mrs.
ROckward, Division Treasurer Mrs.
Estelle Ray, Division Inspector Miss
8owbcr, Chief of Staff Mrs. George
Estay, and National Delegate Mrs.
Lindy Rainey We're present. A fine
program was carried out as follows:
Graphophone selections.
Reading, Miss Louie Eeathers.
Solo, Miss Bushey.
Banjo solo, Miss Perry.
Graphophone.
Reading. Miss Thompson.
Reading. Miss Ruth Bowker.
Solo, Miss Perry.
Grarhophone.
Speeches We're made by Department
Commander James L. Merrick, Adult
ant Silas Adams. Past Captain J. G.
Colby Of Garfield Camp, and A. c.
Hall.
Refreshments We're served during
the evening and at the close of the
program dancing was enjoyed by thost
who wished. The refreshments wers
in charge of Mrs. Colby. Mrs. SUSIE
Coombs, Mrs. Priest and Mrs. Coombs
The reception committee consisted OF
Miss Gulifer, Mrs. Penley, Mrs. Colby
Mrs. Coombs, Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
Cominc Camp Meetinus.

The days of the campmeeting have ar
rived and the Maine Central is using lots
of paper and printers ink in advertising
them. The Piscataquis Valley meeting
win be held at Foxcroft, Aug. 40. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold for this from
Aug. 4th to 10th. good to return until
Aug. 18th. Aug. will be observed at the
meeting as Epworth League day. and on
this date tickets will be sold at this sta
ton good for return until Aug. 18th for
81 These rates apply to regular trains
The Lakeside Advent Christian meeting
will be held at Lakeside, Aug. Y-31 For
this the Maine Central is Offering tickets
at the rate of 12i cents per mile for the
round trip, good going from Aug. 1st to
31st and for return until Sept 18TH The
train leaving here at 5.25 p. NJ, Aug. 9th.
will stop at Lakeside and an excursion
train will be run from Skowhegan and
way stations, Aug. 31st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30
MAINE MAN ROBBED,
John Denett Drops $3.50 With Friends"
at Dover, N. RI.


Dover. n. f.. July 29.-Sheriff Parker
and deputies and the police of this city
have been engaged in a search for Frank
Malanzo of this city. and a companion
who. il is alleged, held up and robbed
near the Fourth street railroad crossing
here, Friday night. John Denett OF
Springvale. Me-, of $370 in money.
Denett in an interview stated that he
arrived here. Friday. on an afternoon
train from Maiden, Mass. and was on his
way to Rochester. Here he met Malanzo
who, he says. he knew well and always
considered a friend.
In the evening. he says, at the sugges-
tion of Malanz0, he went up Fourth street
to the place where he was assaulted and
robbed. The man who took the principal
part in the affair he says he never saw
before Denett came into the police sta
tion baTeheaded and i'm n very excited
condition and reported the affair. He had
been drinking and told n somewhat dis
connected story and the police placed lit
tie confidence in it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. z. 3. Curtis entertained
q number of the members of the
"Kenowsha'' Club at their cottage on
the east shore of Hayden lake, Tues
day. This organization is the result CT
a party who attended one of the Grand
Army encampments several years ago.
the club taking its name from the par
lor car in which they made the greater
part of the journey. These annual pic
mics are always occasions of much en-
joyment and renewal of old associa-
tiOnS,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

Coornbs set the ball rolling by putting
one out into left. Mcconnell followed
with another to center which Bushey
fumbled while Mac went to second and
| COOmbS to third. DennisOn tried the
same spot once more but got the ball in
the air and Bushey gathered it in. Cuombs
scored on an error by Connors. y throw
that didn't count put King on first. Then
Slashway got in his work with nice sin
sic that scored Mcconnell and King. Phe-
Ian followed with another single, advanc-
ing Girard to second. Bucknam got hit
by the ball and everyone moved up peg.
| Every base was full when Nolan faced
Russell and everyone looked for one of
the old-tme uphill fights from Fairfield's
pitcher. But he had bad man to handle.
and gave him just the wrong kind OF n
| bail, which sailed over to the entrance
gate and looked for n minute as if it was
going out of the enclosure altogether
1t was a splendid drive and cleared the
bases at one fell swoop. Nolan circled
the bases like professional sprinter. but
Captain Allen was after the ball and no
grass heightened during the trip. 1t was
relayed back across the field in time to
catch Nolan at third. But three scores
on one smash is enough for anyone. Ma
nix struck out, closing the inning. Wa
terVille took six in this merry go round
and clinched the game right there.
CoOmbS put one over on the wall Of the
Shannon building in the third and Girard
and Mcconnell took singles and these
with one stolen base and some ineffective
throwing, netted two runs. 1t was a shut
out in the fourth. Smith closing the inning
with n handsome catch of one from Ma
niX's bat. A hit, a sacrifice and an error
netted another in the fifth. 1t turned j
blank in the SIXTH
TWO hits and another error by Bushey
netted the last one in the seventh. Fair
field went out in rapid one, two, three or
der after the first up to the seventh, when
Il hit by McGOyern a sacrifice by Smith
and an error by ManiX scored one run
Then it went back to the regular order
in the next two innings. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

details, the method and customs of doing
such work, the rules and regulations,
etc, etc. But Mr. Pomerleau was nearest
to the scene of the accident and appar-
emily had the clearest idea regarding IT.
The verdict of the jury after the Gus
tomary preamble closed as follows: THAT
due caution was not exercised by the said
Simpson and that in consequence the
Maine Central r. r. is entirely exonerat-
ed from any hlame.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

The plumbing improvements 1T the
police station are now completed, and
the quarters in their present condition
are among the best of their kind i'm the
State. Well-ventilated cells and good
comfortable hunks are deemed neces-
stiles to which even drunks are en-
titled, in the minds of the municipal
officers. and none can complain of hard
usage in this respect. Telephone con-
nections have also been established,
and headquarters can be secured at
any time by this means.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

The new quarters for Co. II, n. G.
s. NJ, have been fitted up in the Cd
City hall and will be ready for occu-
pancy for the first time, Thursday
evening The lockers have been placed
in the basement and all the property
of the company viii be kept there,
while the hall above Will be used for
drilling This will make convenient
ana comfortable armory for the COM
pany and the boys are well pleased
with the arrangement. An election Of
non-commissioned officers will be held,
Tuesday evening, Aug. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

A serious accident occurred at Shaw
NUT, Tuesday forenoon, in which Eaton
Campbell had his leg broken in two
places Mr.. Campbell was at work in q
gravel pit when the embankment gave
ay, partially burying him, with the result
above stated. A physician was called, who
reduced the fractures. Mr. Campbell is
an employe of the Lawrence, Newhall,
Page Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

Charles BUrrill, VINO formerly con-
Quoted the New Lunch on Common
street, has again secured the lease of
the building and win reopen the
lunch room as soon as the repairs are
completed. He viii not reopen the
dining room which was connected with
the lunch room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

Sheriff Pennell seized two barrels Of
lager and a cask of the same beverage,
on the truck wagon of w. S. Gilman,
Monday, as it was being hauled from
tile freight house. The goods were con-
signed to ]. D. Symons. The liquor has
been libelled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

y Mr.. Lowell of Concord, n. H, who
was in the employ Of G. f. Davies some
13 years ago, is making a short visit
IN the city, the first since he left. He
can point out many changes that have
occurred since he was here, even
though it was only comparatively
short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

A patent has been secured on the
been invented by Simeon Brillard, ..
Il. Croder and Joseph L. La Branche Of
this city. The rights will be sold 10
some manufacturing firm if some sat
isfactory terms can be arranged. ard
if not a stock company win be organ
lied to put it on the market
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

If any farmer danced the can-can
when he arose, yesterday morning, anu
saw prospects Of q good day he could
easily be excdsed for it meant great
deal for the hay crop. y good quantity
was cut, Monday. and yesterdays good
weather made ii fit for the barn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-30

A move is on foot to run a special
train to Belfast for the Waterville-
Belfast game there, Thursday after
nooR. Those who can so are requested
to leave their names at Hawker's, to-
day, and if there is a sufficient number
the train will be arranged at once.