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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
MIR. Blaine and the Canvass

In answer to many inquiries from the
press of the country we state that Mr..
Blaine has no appointment to speak in
Portland on the 10th inst. is. however.
understood that Mr.. Blaine will take part
in the republican canvass as has been
his uniform habit for the past thirty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story the
truth of which is vouched for by the residents
of the town: Il am 70 years old, have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now l am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
homework. | owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth, and re-
moved completely all disease and pain" Fry
a bottle, only soc. at Devine & Coughln's
Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
100 Doses One Dollar

Is inseparably connected with Hoods Sarsa-
psrills. and is true of no other medicine 1t
is an unanswerable argument a. to strength
and economy. while thousands testify to its
superior blood-puriiying and strengthening
qusities. A bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
contains 100 doses and will last a month.
while Others will average to last not over a
week Hence, for economy, buy only Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

We ought not to be too anxious TO encour-
age untried innovation, in cases of doubtful
improvement. For quarter of century
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy has been before
the public and passed through the severest
test and is pronounced the most reliable rem
edy for that disagreeable malady. Thou
sands of testimonials of its virtues. so cents
per bottle. By druggists.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

The supreme court of New Hampshire de-
cides that nobody has right to beat drum
in the streets of any town or city of that State
contrary to the police regulations, and that
the fact that man does il at the ''dictation of
his conscience" is not a good defence. Re-
hgious liberty does not include drum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

'Ned Buntline," or E. L. C. Judson, as he
was known in priv ate life, LETT an estate of
about 5000. 900, which promises to enrich the
lawyers. for two wives have appeared as
claimants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

The Assistant Democrats" pithily OBJ
serves the Syracuse (New York; Journal
.'are making their assembly nominations
throughout the State. They talk prohibit
ton, but they vote rum"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. e3l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

What would be said of either of the old
parties If they employed Sunday AS day
for making political speeches, as the third
party leaders do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

A Druggists verdict: "During 80 years
drug business, never have | sold an article
giving such universal satisfaction as Palmer's
"Skin-Success. People who suffered
years with various skin complaints are con-
stanlly returning perfectly cured to thank me
for recommending ''Skin-Success G. K.
Harris, j. c. Heights. N.
% and rs cents. Druggists. Palmer Co,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Can De had en- application at the Office. The
Daily and Weekly taken together afford the hes,
advertising medium for this section of the State
For only so cents, special advertisement OF three
lines can be placed in the Daily journal for one
week cheap way to advertise for hired girls, for
lost and found articles, and for houses 10 sell and to
rent As well adapted TO Gardiner and HalloyeIl
people as for Augusta readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Within two years it is believed that there
will be no coal used in tina mills in Pittsburg,
Pa, and this fuel will be then entirely dis
placed by natural gases. This will happen
in other places also. All of which ought to
make coal cheaper for ordinary people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
Buckien's Arnica salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. Ii is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 20 cents per box. For sale
by Deviue Coughlin. may29fd&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The kennebec Journal establishment IL prepared
all times TO give immediate attention to orders OF
any kind Of book or job printing. We have every
presses, large quantities Of paper stock, and the
iatest styles of type. Orders by mail win receive
prompt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

The housekeeper who has not used Pyle's
Pearine should not wait day longer without
having it in the house. As an article to make
washing easy, without injury to the finest
fabric, it is unequalled.
2u1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
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CONFINED TO TIE BED FOUR
MONTHS, and almost blind, and cured by
one box of Gilmores Neuralgia Cure. Sold
BY F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Mr.. Dan Lamont has gone to the Adirondacks
to find good ground squirrel patch for the
President to turn round in during his vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

REV. W. F. REQUA, Baptist church,
Aurora, H.. says that Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine is household remedy and that no
family should be without it. Sold by F. G.
Kinsman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Have you bitter taste in the mouth? DR..
Soule's Pills are just the thing to relieve it.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Eben F. Pillsbury formally turned over
his Office Saturday afternoon to Mr.. John
Fitzgerald, his successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Why throw away SO much hard-es rned
money trying worthless medicines, when for
30 cents a remedy can be procured th,t will
cure coughs, colds, sore lungs and Group?
Give it trial. Adamson's Cough Balsam
will do it. Trial bottle 10 cents.
TIL, 4 p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Know myself BY reading the .Science of
Life, the best medical work ever published
for young and mddle-aged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

The surplus resolution will probably die
between the two branches Of Congress,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH R. BODWELL.

FoR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS.
First Distrtct-THoMAs B REED.
Second District-NELsos DIsGLEY, JR.
Third Distr,ct-SETH L. NILLIKEy
Fourth DistTiet-CHARLEs A BoUTELLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
advertising Rates

For sale every Wednesday neon at the bookstore
d J. r. Fierce, Augusta c. l.. Spauldng Hallowell;
o. NJ. Blanchard, G .riiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Gen. Logan was on the G. A. X. excursion
train wrecked at Echo Canyon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
The DAILY gsys.ss. i!vssA.

For sale each morning on the streets of Augusta
aallowell and Gardiner, and also the bookstores
OF J.. +. Pierce, Augusta; Z. l.. Spaulding, Halo
veil: o. NJ. Blanchard Gardner: George " DOR
Watervie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

Wednesday or Thursday is set for the
adjournment of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she Was . Child, she cried for CsstoriA,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whsn she had Children, she gave them CastoriA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
LODGE DIRECTORY.

A UGUSTA LODGE NO. al F. & A. M.-Stated
n Comrunication, first Tuesday in each month.
E. McMURDIE, w. NJ.
c. C. HUNT, Seey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
SANFORD'S GINGER,
The Delicious Summer Medicine.
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.5'TATE AGENCY
STEAM FEATHER BED REMOVAL
EMILE BARBER d. CO.

Awarded First Premium at Maine state Fair
Any kinds OF Dress Goods. in the pieces, or mao
INTO garments, Ribbons, FrinSes, Sacks, Velvet
slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc., dyed or
aeanssd, and finished equal to new.
and pressed ready te wear. Carpets and Lace Cur
ainscieansed. Velvettrimmings of sle CHS dyed and
restored 10 their primitive color any ripping
Goods received and returned promptly by express
5enc for circular price list. Prcesreduced. Orders
'ohdted by mail, express or In any Agency. Beds
=sDed aad delivered If desired.
Al PENSIaAN, Agent for Winthrop.
Miss l.. GR0VENOR, Agent Hallowell,
Mrs. GOODWIN COLE, Agt, Caroline
iced Mt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
WESTBR0OK SEMINARY e6 gEHaEn

An Institution Of Learning for both sexes Cours.s
iaarhction Com.non English. one year; HIgh
er English including Business Course three years:
Scientific, Ladies Collegiate, Cole q Pr paratorv
ach Tour years students may take the full courses
" any studies embraced in The courses Sunerior
boarding Accommodations. Steam heat In rooms
Expenses moderate Fall Term begins Tues
aay; sept; 9TH For further information or for
circulars, address JAS. p. WESTON, Pres't..
Aus~u"~f" Deering, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
h: WEEKLY s.ssssE JOURNAL
TER NJ s /:

Is Published Every Wednesday, on the
following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
Special .Adverrssen,ease

srsaa advertisements, 40. exceeding three trs'
coming u,sdsr the head Of WANTED, FoR SAL
To LET, LOST, &C., iriu be Inserted here Csc ftn
10, rs cents three times for 10 csnts, and ono cree
Sn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03

ID W. SOULE, Real Estate Agent. Augusta.
X. Maine. Houses bought, sold and rented
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-03
Lost.

NOR SALE.-Houses in different parts OF the
Il city, ranging In price from s6oe to $5ooe. Also
desirable store on Water street. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the Office OF
K. 8. FOGG,
next south American EXPRESS office. feb26tf
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1886-03-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
Gladstone Outlines to the Minis.
try His Irish Programme.
which Is said to Fully Embrace "a sepsr.
ate Parliament.

LONDON, Feb. e4.-It is reported that tn.
nrst outline of Mr. Gladstone's Irish pro :
Posais has been presented to his COLLEAGUES,
IN the Cabinet, and that the Premier s,oas
,he whole length of restoring the Irish Par
Lament
BERLIN, Feb. 2+-An workmen of foreion
olrth have been discharged from employ
nent In the Government dockyards This
aStlon mas been taken because of the dis
closure In the case of Captain Sarauv. re.
centiy convicted OF having sold plans
ana information of German fortifications
20 MAJOR Grizot OF the French general
stau captain Sarauw is a Dane and no
man or Gerinan birth has vet been arrested
Tor the offense. IL is thought that NO ner-
son OF foreign birth will be permitted 20 re-
main in the service of the German War
Department.
BERLIN, Feb. 24-At Zoschen. n VILLAGE
IN Saxony, to-day, piece of land twenty
acres IN area, on which there were several
houses suddenly subsided, leaving a large
hke; Three men were drowned Most Of
the time.
LoNpoN, Feb. e5.-Seven thousand Tvn.
ana Wear ship-builders who have been on
a strike have resumed work ut a slight re-
duction in wages.
NICE, Feb. ga young commercial
traveller who was on his bridal tour. and
spending few days at Monaco was found
nead to-day at Monte Carlo. He had ruined
hlinself at the gambling tables aud then
committed suicide.
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Great co.operatlys Store sohem..

PTTsBuRoH, Pa. Feb 2G.-The Amalga-
mated Association Of Iron and Steel Work
srs has on foot a scheme To establish, in
this city. huge depot or store, from which
will be distributed supplies OF flour gro
series, boots and shoes, tobacco, etc 10
subordinate stores throughout the manu-
featuring communities OF the country.
Manufacturers and merchants in this nd
other cities have agreed % furnish tho
supplies either at minimum whole
sale prices or on commission.
The goods will be the same as
sold u the wealthiest classes, and will all
be marked by the association. Prominent
among the subordinate dspots will be
Wheeling. W. Va; Steubenville aud
Bellaire. Ohio; Greencastle, Ind. Chicago,
nj. Bayviey, Wis; 81 Louis, Mo Bir-
mingham, Ala Wheeling Ala. ;IrOntOn and
Portsmouth, Ohio: Ashland, Ky; Cincin-
uati aud Mingo, Ohio, the various cities Of
the Shenango and Msboning Valleys, in
cluding Cleveland-in short, all Of the
localities In which are cities and towns
employing organized labor and more es-
peciaily AmHigamation members.
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TERRIFYING sIaHr.
A Circus Elephant ON "A Rampage at In
dianapoIis.

INDIaNsPoLIs, Feb. "Hunkey,n an
elephant belonging To the menagerie OF
John Is. Doris, the Snowman. became un-
manageable to-day while her trainer was
endeavoring To teach her the sec-saw trick.
and, after exciting all the
other animals by her roaring until
there was terrible discord OF noise, ran
headlong against the side OF tho building
bursting out several panels, and through
the opening she made her escape The in fur.
ated beast did considerable destI1ict ion
about the Exposition grounds, where
the winter quarters OF the show
are located, and forced am
opening through the high fence surround
ing the grounds in the same manner tl at
she had escaped from the building. The
next thing she came I'm contact with wHs n
barbed-wire fence, on which she lascorntcd
her trunk and breast in frightfu manner
Her keeper overlook her here, and in
trying 10 force her back To the grounds
sunk a spear In her ear IL broke or
the head OF the instrument remain
ing buried In the flesh She leap,.d
over the barbcd wire tearing several
long ugly gashes in doing so After reach-
ing Fall creek, a mile distant, she gave vent
10 her rage by dcmolishing n small bridge
over the stream. She was prevented from
coming toward the city, and after two
hours OF terrifying conduct she voluntarily
returned TO her quarters again, forcing her
way through the fence aud bursting out
another opening In the building, where she
quietly submitted To being chained
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1886-03-04
Stranus Celestial siuht.

COLD SPRfSo, IND., Feb. 24.-Last night
between seven and eight O'Clock a ball of
fire was seen about thirty feet in the air.
above the house of Mrs. Nina Movers. M
Cold Spring Station, and remained there
for more than half an hour, swinging to
and fro as though some one was swinging
1t about with sparks dropping three or
four feet, when they would disappear Sew
eral prominent citizens Of this place were
eye-witnesses TO the strange sight. Mr..
Fred HOman, postmaster OF this place,
says he saw the light or spirit or what.
ever YOU might call 10 start distance Of
mile away, come right TO the spot, where
the Others saw IL, and there dance around
for several minutes and fall at the side OF
the house TO the ground. The house
over which this strange sight ap.
peared was formerly owned by a widow
She married VIM. Whalen in 1875. He was
at the time line repairer for the Western
Union Telegraph Company. The winter
following Whalen was killed half a mile
west Of here by n freight train. Some Of
the people here are 80 superstitiOus as 10
think Whalen's death has something 10 do
with the strange sight
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1886-03-04
A DOLLAR A KISS.
But Some Refused 10 Pay, and Oh. Ny,
What Eumpus.

o"t some Refused 20 Pay, and oh, Ny,
What Ruinpus.
CHICAGO, Feb. 24-Sophia Koleski and
Louis klupSuski were married here Mon.
day night. After the ceremony there was
trouble. There were a number OF the
follsh friends of the bride aud groom
present, and according to custom. kiss
from the bride was worth n dollar.
There was general rush of former nd.
mirers and she sold out large stock of
kisses Certain previously favored and
privileged ones refused 20 pay. Whereat
the husband became angry and a free fight
ensued- ON GERS were detailed to aueIl the
disturbance, which at o'clock in the MORN
ing had assumed alarming proportions
Males aud females participated The brid,,
rescued a prisoner from Officer SlnRy by
cinging around the officers legs and chew
ing his hands, and driving them away from
the scene OF the conflict. The police subse-
quently arrested eight OF the warning Poles
and they were arraigned and fined
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1886-03-04
lie Emf nnInatinn nfIahnr

Pans, Feb. 25.--The Socialist member .
of the Chamber of Deputies today Joined
In sending telegram 20 the British work
men in the House OF Commons, proposing
joint international movement In the in
terest OF laborinR men. The main objects OF
the proposition are TO be the securing Of a
reduction in the hours Of labor; improve
ment in the sanitary condition Of work
shops; proper limits 10 the work OBJ
lutte prohibition against allowing children
OF either sex under fourteen years Of age to
work at all in shops or factories. The tel
egram suggests that the British workmeu
join those Of French In inviting the work
men Of America and over Europe 70 send
delegates TO n congress TO be held next
September, in some place 20 be hereafter
designated, for the purpose OF discussing z
means 20 emancipate the workmen OF all
countries.
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AN EASTERN BLIZZARD.
Velocity of the Wind Something
Phenomenal.
buildings Unroofed and Great Damax. To
Property.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 26.-The wind PLAYED
havoc with housetops all over the city to-
day. Shingles were blown in the air and
tin roofs were torn from their fastenings
and hurled TO the ground A three-story
house opposite the public buildings in
Juniper street was unroofed and the mass
OF tin was suspended above the yard in the
rear. The spire of the Arch street Metho-
dist Church swayed ominously this MORN
ing, and those who passed that way gave
the building wide berth, but IL still re-
mains IN position. The velocity OF tho
wind to-day reached forty-five miles an
hour.
H.RRisnURo, PA, Feb. ga wind storm
OF most disastrous character has pre-
vailed in this neighborhood for the past
ttwenty-fou hours, and still continues.
Houses have been unroofcd and chimneys
blown down. This afternoon two Of tho
large stand pipes of the Lochiel Iron
works were toppled over, one OF
winch crashed into the works. Fortunate
able.
BUFFALO. y. ", Feb. 26-One OF tho
heaviest gales OF the season set I'm last
night and continued to-day. The temper
nture was four degrees above. About o
o'clock last night, while the wind was
blowing strong gale. a lady, said to be n
sister OF tho late Ex-Governor Seymour
was blown from a Lake Shore train be-
tween Erie and Dunkirk. She attempted
TO pass from the dining car to the sleeper
with her husband, and no sooner stepped
upon the platform than she was carried
swiftly of the train. The train was back ed
nearly mile before they found the lady
who had escaped death. but received a deep
cash over her left temple
BosroN, Feb. aB.--At y O'Clock this morn
ing huge telegraph pole mt the corner OF
Maryland and Alabama streets was broken
short of by the high winds. Other poles
in the neighborhood were broken or pulled
down in quick succession, and several
streets were blockaded with fallen poles
and inextricable snare OF wires Many
horses were entangled, and a
panic was narrowly averted. a furi-
Gus blizzard prevailed during the
night in this vicinity and for n long dis
tance down the Eastern coast. At Port
land twenty inches OF snow has fallen. and
u Is still showing. Business is at "A stand
still: The Grand Trunk Railway Is blocked
at Bethel, and between there and South
Pass IL in bad condition. At st John, ".
H., the snow is the heaviest OF the season,
aud the wind is blowing sixty miles an
hour AT Westfield the steeple OF the First
Congregational Church was turned com
pletely over and thrust through the roof OF
the building into the audience-room.
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TORN FROM THE ALTAR
rSeitement and Indignation at = Penn-yI-
vania Revival Meeting.

NEw YoRE, Feb. ga special from,
Reading, Pa, says: Revival mee,iu O. in the
village OF Temple,six miles from here held
by Kew. Ulysses Grant Click, have attract
ed very large crowds Tuesday night there
was a scene OF extraordinary excitement.
Lena Myers, a prcpossessing brunette a god
seventeen, was at the altar among MANY
other penitants. Her relatives not wishing
her to become member OF the Eyanpel-
ical Association, rushed through the
crowded congregation up to where tho
young lady was kneeling, and endeavor-
ed to take her away. They
were opposed by the singing
and praying members of the congregation
who forced the intruders hack. The lndv's
sister took hold OF the praying, weeping
giri' and attempted to pull her away but
tns disturbers were pushed back with con-
siderable force, and their efforts to pull her
out proved unavailing. There was intense
excitement among the congregation some
or whom threatened vengeance III the girl
was not allowed To seek reli gion in her own
way. The constable of the village was ap-
pealed TO, but he positively declined 10 i'm
tertere. Order was finally restored Thus
Tar thirty-two penitants have ioined the
fvangelists. People attend Tor miles
around and one woman. aged eighty years
walks three miles every evening 20 partici-
pate IN the exercises Miss MYERS was
among the happiest of the penitants last
night, and says she will vet gat,isr all her
relatives into the fold.
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ISDIANAPoLfs, Feb. 2l-This afternoon
wOrkmen on the canal discovered the badly
decayed bodies Of n man and woman, whic b
had been held under the surface OF the ice
for some weeks The latter was identified
as that Of Iurlda Newton, n patially de-
monted middie-aged woman, who disap-
peared month or more ago, and for
been made. II is supposed she threw her
self into the wafer. A search Of the clothes
on the male body discovered the presence
~ letters and memoranda book which
Webber. an ex-pOliceman. He bad been
out Of work FOR some time, and IL is isthought
he committed suicide ia fit Of despondency
and desperation.