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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
BY PERSONS UNkN0MN.
cofones's luy's Verdict ia the Death oe
Detective Synnott al Dublin.

DrRts, Dee. I'd Thousands Of people
to-day went and stared ut the locality whero
pr,cctise S,nnou lost his life by the cxplo-
sion u, the puhlin office. The coroucf's
jury today rendered verdict that thu cX-
piosion was due to the explosion of a, high
class explosive substance placed in the
eoui by person whose henii'y is unknown
to the jury, II was recommended thai tho
authorities provide for the family of De-
tcctiye Synnott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
MEXICO IS WELCOME
To Take Large Part Of the Foreign inmi
grants Now Coming.

CRY OF MEXICO. Dee. 26.--lti is under
stood that efforts will be made by the gov-
ernment and other agencies 10 turn the tide
of emigration which has been flowing from
Europe To the | uitcd States into this cpun-
try. in view OF the probable Passage By the
United States Congress OF laws further
restricting emigration.
News from Trimsniepec says that a Jeai-
Gus man chopped TO death ~ith a sugar
cane knife. bis wife, mosher.in-lsw AMI sis
ter-in-Isw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
Fires Al New York City.

New Yogk, Dee. .t.--fire this after
noon did $40, 900 damage in J. Il. Paimcn
berg's Sons factory on West Third stree
for the manufacture of papier mache, sho"
forms and wax figures. Insured,
Fire today in the buildings ut Sd and 5s
Walker street, occupied by dealers in va
rious lines of clothing, dli s21 900 damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
LONG ISLAND CITY fOLITlCS.
Returns Stolen from City Clerks 0ffcc-WiIl
Proions Mayorsiiy Contest.

Lost IstASD CuY. n. y, Dec. 26.-
A sensation was caused here by the mys-
terous disappearance Of the disputed clcc-
too returns from the city clerks Office.
City Clerk Burke has been missing for
some time ami tire oihee has been in charge
Of ,.sistant Clerk Hayes. who claims TO
know nothing about the theft Of the re-
turns. 4 certified copy Of the returns Is
on file in the county clerks office. The
theft can only have the effect Of prolonging
the mayoralty mutslle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
pswtuek.ss New Opera House Dedicated

PawIeeKsr, Il. l., Dec. 2,'.--Loshrop's
new Grand Opera House in this place was
opened by the keane-Frederic Company In
the drama ekentuck. The play was re-
peatei this evening. AT both performances
the theatre was crowded, many prominent
citizens being present
4 free concert was given to the ladies of
Pawtncket from 10 4. NJ. to noon. and
about 2ado availes! themselves of the oppor-
tunitv to inspect the theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
FULF0RD THE CHAMPION.
Ne Wins Three Matches in His Series Against
EIIiott-6ocd Shooting.

Wu1t,N~roRr, Pa, Dec. 2G.--a. L.
Elliott and f. d. Fulford shot the fourth
of the series of FIVE matches for the world :
wing championship here, Saturday result
in favor of fuford by a score of % to ~.
This gives Fulford 'he championship. as he
had won two out of three matches shot
previously. ..-
Elliott used his second barrel 50 times
F,;Ifort 10 times Elliott made a straight
run of ~ birds: Fulf0rd, 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
ATLANTIC TO THE LAKES.
A Convention 10 Promote Construction OF ;
Deep Water Canal.

DrIfrH, Dec. 26.--SFcretary Thompson
of the board Of trade has i-suea a circular
calling !, convention for January i2 -,
Washington TO promote the construction oi
a deep water canal from the Atlantic n
the Great Lakes. The project has beer
indorsed by the leading commercial bodie.
of New York and nearly every Northwest.
eru CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
GOVERNMENT RATES
Over Western Union Telegraph Lines As Made
by Postmaster General.

WAsHiSGroS. Dee. ee.-Tho postmaster
general has issued the annual circular pre-
scrihing the telegraph rstes to be paid for
the transmission of government messages
during the fiscal year ending June 80. 1898
The rates are the same as those promaiIat-
ed in the circular issued By the postmaster
general three years ago, and which the
Western MON Company objected to. The
claims of that company for teiegrapllic ser
vice rendered during the past three years
have not been settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
NORTH DAKOTA ELECTION.
Judge Roses Decision Gives Fusionists All
Three Electors.

BfsMARck, y. u Dec. 2G Judge Rose
today decided the famous Selz precinct con
troyersY case against the board Of canvas
sers who refused to canvass the returns
i, is held that the board has no judicial au-
tl,oritv but must ssmply canvass all re-
turns on their face. This gives the Fusion
lists all three electors from North Dakota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27

OF The Cincinnati, VI. u. Conference, makes
good point when he says; "We have for
years used Hoods sarsaparila IN our family
Of fiye, and find it fnlIy equal {, all that Is
claimed for It. Some people are greatly
Tejudieed against pateat medicines. hut
how the patent can hurt MEDICINE and not
a machine IL mystery OF mysteries to me. :"
Hoods pills cure Liver Iils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
SUICIDE BY HANGING.
Willard +. Brown Hanson Of Skowheqan
Found Hanging by His Neck, Dead.

SKnwlth.tN bee. 2G.--Willard r.
Brown Hanson was found hanging by the
neck, dead in his stable this morning by
neighbors. He lived alone. He was about
40 wears old, AMI was considered not just
light mentally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
FIRE At OR0NO.
Tenement House Damaged FIremen Worked
Hragcly in The Bitter Cold.

ORus". Dec. 26.-Fire this forenoon
seriously damaged the four tenement dwell
ing house owned BY the Bangor Pup &
Paper Company. catching in Manager
Rice's part from chimney. 1t WAS built
last wear ami cost 5000 and was insured.
The furniture was badly damaged with no
insurance. 1t was bitterly cold, but the
tiremen orkcd like heroes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
Allow me 70 add my tribute 10 The eff

Allow me 70 add my tribute 70 the efficacy
of Ely. Cream Balm. Twas suffering from
a severe attack Of Infuenza and eatarri,
and was induced to try your remedy. The
result was marvellous. could hardly ar,i-
cuIate. and in less than twenty y-foar hours
the catarrhal symptoms and my hoarseness
had disappeared and was able to sing a
heavy role ia Grand Opera with voice HB-
impaired. strongly recommend it to al
singers.-wm. II. Hamilton, Leading Bssso
OF the q. H. Hess Grand Opera Co.
deci5eod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
FROM CERTAIN DEATH.
Aones MeKisnon lust Saved From Being Swept
Over Niagara Fails.

NtN.As, FALI>. Dec. 26.-A brave res
enc of Agnes Mchinnon, handsome school
teacher. vino was skating on the ice aboa'
the falls. and went through an air mole was
accomplished by David isaacs, proprietor OF
the Prospect House, assisted by It's so1.
fIersee. But for MIR. lsaacs' timely arrival
Miss Mckinuon would have been swept un-
der the zee and carried over the falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
The CGUR D'AltNE TRIAL
Results in Verdict Of Not Guilty in Firs, Case
-tirtiall, Settles All.

RArupRuN, Ia, Dec. 2G.--The Jury in
the case of ID, W. Leasure, being tried for
the murder of Ivory Bean, and conspiracy
in the Coeur d'aIene mining riots last July
returned verdict of not guilty.
The trial virtually decides that there was
no conspiracy in the Coeur d'Alene trouble
and that the acts of the union miners were
defensive not reheilious.
Leasure was jointly indicted with AZ
Others upon other charges rs follows Con
spiracy. murder of Ivory Bean, blowing up
of the Frisco mill, and violating the in
junction Of the district court. 1t is be-
lieved that the other cases will be dis
missed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
BELFAST.


BfLrA,r, Dec. 20 Special. The
Baptist church had Christmas tree for
the Sabbath school in their ycstry Saturday
evening.
Messrs. Wright 4 Narney, the genial
proprietors of the Crosby Inn, were pre-
sentel a, Christmas with two elegant silver
cake baskets by their employees
IN alarm of fire called OUT the depart
meut Monday forenoon. The cause was
paper taking fire in the office of \. NJ. Car
ter. hay dealer. near the wharf. IL was
extinguished without damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
DAY OF FIRES.
Unusually Large Number Of
Confagrations Reported
All Over the United States---Lossc.
Heavy in the Aggregate.
And Is Usual 0aiy Partially Covered BY insus,
ancs-rhe Particulars.

WACO, Texas. Dee. s6.-The photo
graphic parlor of Mr.. Dean were burned
here today. and the stocks of the Showers
Furniture Company and Cumnins Toy
Company in the same building were dam
aged, Total loss, SIS zoo; partially ir-
sured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27

Jackson. Mich. Mr.. W. ". Larrabee,
10- Greenwood Ave. tells how biz mother
experienced miraculous cure from Dr.
Bnlls Couga Syrup. He writes MY
mother suffered from severe cold. and was
constantly coughing. She had tried differ
ent remedies without relief. She tried Dir.
Bells Cough Syrup, aud the effect was
miraculous. From the first dose she expo
rienced relief, and before she had taken the
first bottle she was entirely cured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
kanoGa, No.. Suffers SIS 900 Loss BY Fire.

kAsoKA, Mo-, Dec. 26.--By fire here
yesterday, Wsylsnd 4 Stauffer, dry goods
dealers, suffered loss of $4,000; Ran
cher 4 Downs, clothing, $1,000; Duerr
( Hummell, groceries. $4,000, Webster
hotel 5000. other losses will swell the
aggregate to $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
/ UNCLE JERRY SIMPSON
Mas Now Announced That Ne Wants Seat IN
! United States Senate.

Torvx,. Kan. Dec Congressman
J.rrv simpson announced here today that
~ ,r,s candidate Tor the United States
Seuste,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
For the Worlds Skating Championship,

MiSSE.PoLIs, MINI. Dec. 2G.--Haroll
Hagen of Norway today defeated Hugh Me
CernIack of New Brunswick. BY a quarter
of lap in the second race for the worlds
skating championship and purse of slf9o-
The race was for single mile. Time,
sol The third race will occur Mon lay !.
This will be five miie race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
$40. 900 Blaze a. Norborne. Mo.

NoRBogxr. Mo. Dee 25.--Burr's baker,
Kenton Bros. meat market and livery sta
bles, the bank of Norborne, and several
other buildings were burned here last,
night. Total loss, $40 900; partially in
sured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
$4,000 Fire al Fall River.

FALL RlvIR. Mass, Dec. 26.-Fire il
the building owned by Pardec & Young on
slade's wharf, occupied by Thurston & Son,
machinists, caused $40 900 damage TO th'
building and $50, 900 to Thurston ( Sons
stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
Fire Near Mechanic Falls.

Ibwtsrux. Dee. 2G.--Thc dwelling
house of Hanson Lord, near Mechanic
Falls, was burned abont midnight Loss
SI5ga The cause is unkbown. DEPUTY
Sheriff Greenleaf occupied portion of tn,
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
FicSetT ARRESTED
sad the Most Of Al Tee lambs Money WAS
Recovered.

iowEti Mass, Dec. 2e.--Arthur Flick
EFT. vino robbed Nh Tee Lamb the Portland
chinaman of $3.50 aud watch. Saturday
night was arrested at Nashua today,
brought here and locked up. Most Of the
money was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27

Hidden Msdlclsa Co., hewtuypoh, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
Codes, Of the Season in Vermont.

BaaRs, Vt. Dee. 2e.--Today was The
coolest of ,h,. season in this section. being
10 degrees b.slow zero here AMI II below at
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27

1mparts that dcicate taste
which 50 delights cpicurcs,
and arc double the strength
Of ordinary extracts.
II your grocer does not
keep them. he viii get them
tor Y0a # you insist Do
no- fSe pat off with some
thiag i.c says is " just
al rood : iHstst upon hav-
i1e Bakers brand.
4 trsai proves their worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27

Bosros, Dec. 2s---For New England !:
Tuesday, probably fair, continued cold for
two OF more days. north and northwest
winds. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
d&wcinwky

Dr. woodbury.. Anftd0tr,
used in wiaeglassfni d,res cresfe. = healthy
appetite, 40 essential 10 good heaiih. Sold
BY Druggists oyerywbsre.
d&wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

The arnual meeting Of the kenuehrc Ng-
r;cuItural Society will be held at isea'liield'
-, Nouslav. Jan. =, 1898, at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-27
fua AND SLIGHTLY WARNER.
Lscal Ferseast.

wA,aIseros, Dec. 2s.--For Maine
Fair aud slightly warmer; west winds.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

Look on your way back to the dress
Ing room, and then tell me II the sight
which will probably meet your eye does
not remind you Of one Of Tadema's
paintings, wherein are depicted the
toilets of Roman ladies. The sheet sup
plies the place Of the ancient TUNE, and
the red blanket that OF tile mantle. A
the women recIlne OH their cOuches,
with the attendants bending over them,
the resemblance is fGrcible. The effect
produced by the flowing draperies and
lazy. graceful position lends beauty to
many OF these bathers, who in corsets
aud tail0r-made gowns would look sim
ply commonplace. No wonder they like
TO linger over the intricacies Of the
toilet, dreadng the hour which viii
recall them TO the realities OF life, and
the demands of Dame Fashion, in the
shape OF tight bodlces and trailing
skirts.
You noticed the scales as we came
through the hall, and thought you would
like to be weighed? But let me assure
you, once for all, that scales belonging
TO Turkish baths are often snareS and
delusions, made with the intention of
persuadlng the trustful bather that she
is really losing flesh. [ once had the
usual encumbrances in the form OF gar
menLs, and the outcome of that desire
was my knowledge concerning those
innocent-looking scales. | had been
weighed a few days before and
turned the scale at l35 pounds, so
you can fancy my surprise and alarm
when the maid in attendance told
me | weighed only 1901 1t was impos-
sblel had been perfectly we'll since
the last time | was weighed, and one
could not lose fifteen pounds without
knowing it, That day did not sleep
very well after my bath, the thought
that | was gradually melting away filled
my mind and | was anxious TO test the
truth OF the bath-house scales. so | hur-
ried through my toilet and fastened to
my grocer's. where found that l mad
lost only three instead OF fifteen
pounds.
Did you say that you enjoyed your
bath and would like to come again?
Well, drink this chocolate and go to
sleep, or all the good effects will be lost.
l.. e.. X.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

seized his hat-hls overcoat was in
pawn-and rushed into the street.
Almost mechanically he turned his
steps toward a gambling room in the
Bowery. and there. TO his surprise, some
one staked him to four white checks.
But his nerve was gone, and he only
dared bet one at a time. He bet and
lost until only one was left. His hands
were trembling by that time, and i'll his
nervousness the check fell TO the floor.
He reached to pick 1t up, and his hand
came in contact with bill, on which
his fingers closed inyoluntarily.
The last check was bet aud lost, and
then John turned to leave. AS he got
up he thought to himself, ITS bill,
and, of course, it's as much as dollar,
and I'll guy the young ones something
to eat" Then the thought came that it
might be two. and his heart grew
lighter.
Suppose it were five or even ten,"
he said 10 himself. and at that he stag
gered; the idea seemed so Improbable
The street was reached by this time and
John opened his find.
1t was brand new one-hundred dol
lar bill.
John nearly tainted. 1t was still
early in the evening, and John hailed q
cab. ITS 81 if you get me to -
Avenue A i'll twenty minutes he said
as he jumped in and slammed the door.
CaOby did his best, and in less than
twenty minutes John was kissing his
wife and showing her the money. Take
it," said he, use the cab and get the
children a meal that viii give them
dyspepsia for the rest of their lives"
The wife obeyed. John hauled the
of food that was disposed OF in the next
hour brought frightful dreams to the
pillows OF the juveniles when al last
the unaccus'omed feeling of fuliness in
their st0machS permitted OF their going
to sleep.
OF course, good deal of the 500 was
left. and John took that out to make a
play. His nerve had returned and he
Won S400. That was increased 10 &. 600
during the week following. and today
he is half owner of the White house in
Albany, the biggest gambling estab-
lIshment in New York state outside
New York city.
1t is generally believed that luck
never comes when it is wanted most,
but you never could yet Jack Sharkey
to believe the statement. Jack is known
to all the patrons of the metropolitan
day games rs quiet, gentletnaIly.
tlapper little fellow. who is always
ready to belp any one WAC
is in a bad way The dis
lance that leads enchantment lurcd
Jacl, to San Francisco few years ago,
and the fate that plays tricks on gam
blrrs broke him the day following his
arrival. The next Two months were the
uaaappeSt Jack sai ever known. lie
was renniles' III Il friensilP>s. and the
l.inney that i.e ha s,t nn his jewciry
an spiIe cls,t!l.l- VIII brfUf; Il bad
h coaIe warin as4i!is lrI'.G.,i.
i'hrn he -..'i noi.cv .f,.n !. in,ts 81 ''t'-
! ing laadIsIy tat MS r0oif ..li.sI b :
vacated That afternoon, ALL ii ., c...> :.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

cannot say, but notice large number
of regular habitues use the locken clos
cts, but perhaps that is to save them
selves the trouble Of carrying back and
forth every time all their toilet articles
One thing of which you must be mind
full is not is lie too long after the bath.
Half an hour is quite sufficient, for un-
less you sleep you are apt 20 get chilly
if you remain longer. Some women find
a brisk walk in the open air to agree
with them better, but one must be very
strong not to feel the need of short
rest after the violent shocks of the bath,
and some Yery delicate women are
rubbed with alcohol to strengthen them
and keep them from getting cold. The
latest additions to all the most select eS-
adjustments, aside from the pedicure
and hairdresSer, is manicure: the
hands are never in such good condi-
ton to receive treatment as when soft
ened by the bath: and besides, it is
much more convenient to have all to-
gether. Remember, if you have your
nails manicured when you go out not to
allow the woman to tint them, as tinted
highly polished nails are no longer III
good taste Careful trimming and a
Slight polish are all that is needed.
1t is said that more gossip is talked at
a fashionable bathing house than at all
the sewing circles and afternoon teas
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

as though his cup were full. He walked
out TO mediate and dream of being
back in New York, and a man rushed
by him to catch a street car. Jack
thought the stranger must surely be a
millionaire, for when a quarter dropped
out Of his pocket and jingled on the
sidewalk he never stopped 10 pick 1t up.
But Jack picked il up and started for
. a game as fast as he could walk. He
got there and found that the lowest
checks cost $l.25 apiece. He could only
make play by calling the turn. which,
il he were successful, would give him
a single check. I'll looked the eases
over and saw that the last cards in the
box were king, an eight and a jack.
Jack King was hung in Boston"
said Jack to himself. That's the old
turn in New \ ork and maybe it will
come out in this wicked hole. So here
goes"
The two bits were put down, the
dealer turned out the cards and the turn
came jack, king. That gave Jack Shar-
key sl.25- This he placed on the high
card, and let it stay until he had some
thing like $50.
1t was just o'clock when Jack called
his first turn; it was o'clock when he
cashed in $500, and it was exactly 4 10
O'Clock when he put ticket for New
York in his pocket and boarded a train
for what be said was the only city on
the Western continent
Tom Vrooman was John Morrssey's
faYorite dealer when tile ex-prizefight-
or was in his prime, and Tom Vrooman
looked as though he had just been pho
tographed In the character of typical
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24
osCULATORY CAMPAIGNING.
Old Missouri Claims to Have Been
the Scene OF the Finest Work
in This Line.

Old Missouri Claims to Have Been
the Scene OF the Finest Work
in This Line.
Alabama no more invented the guber-
Material kissing contest. as has been
claimed, than did Baby Mckee invent
mud pies, says the Kansas City Star.
1t is impossible to say when and 10y
whom these contests were inaugurated,
but they were popular in Missouri
nearly twenty years ago. In 1874, when
old Farmer Gentry was the candidate
on the Tadpoe ticket against e. IL.
Hardin, the regular Democratic nom-
nee, he made practice OF kissing the
pretty women in his bluff, hearty, old
fashioned way Gov Hardin was 4 re-
served and cold man, and 1t is altogether
likely that he would have suffered de-
feat had 1t not been for the ''yaller-dog"
tenaciJy of the old guard aud for the
fact that Farmer Gentry was too dis
eliminating with his kisses
In hon0ring only young and pretty
women he made the others angry, and
their wrath was so efiicaciOus that, in
spite OF the el0quence of Carl Schurz,
the old gentleman was showed under a
most depressing majority.
In 1876 the campaign in Missouri
turned on incidents OF steamboat travel
and other narrowing recitals, and was
altogether too unpleasant and too
grossly personal to recall. But i'll 1880
two of the most fascinating men in the
state were pltted against each other,
L. +. Crittenden and ID. Z. Dyer. Mr..
Crittenden started the campaign ag
gressively by kissing the ladies flially,
fraternally, or paternally, as the cas- e
might be- Mr.. Dyer followed suit and
the contest of grace and abandon was
clearly a tie. Then Mr. Crittenden
stole march Oh his unSuSpecting OPP
ponant; he began on the babies. No
baby of any qualified voters in the state
escaped the pressure of Mr.. Crittenden's
lips, or delicate tribute to its fine feat
ures and symmetrical body.
Tho effect OF this movement was ire
mendouS. Mr.. Dyer was campaigning
in the back districts. and did not hear
OF his adversary'S brilliant Stratagem
tor nearly two weeks. He hastily
adopted the same line of attack, but it
was too late, for the idea was as good as
patented. Mr.. Cuttenden went right
along kissing babies up 10 within an
hour of the closing of the polls, and
when he deSSted he was elected 10 the
governorShip by the largest majority
ever east in the state-5i, O54 votes.
These incidents are merely revived to
show that a kissing governor is neither
Il late invention nor a novelty. Kissing
ones self into Office has been a common
occurrence in England for years, but it
has probably reached the perfection of
art in Missouri and IN the person of
Past Grand Master Crittenden. The
Alabama way Is copy OF the Missouri
custom.