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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
MRS. MANNERiNG ACQUITTED.
The Jury Did Not Believe That She Mad KILLED
Her husband

LITcHFtELD, Conn. Dec 4-Mrs Jane
Mannering was acquitted Of the charge Of
numbering her husband. in the superior
court Msnnering was a drunken charac-
ter, AID bis reputation doubtless had much
TO do with influencing the jury Public
sentiment was with the accused.
Poison was sonnd in his stomach after
death. and also in the stomach Of mum
Der Of pigs. which were fed on swilI from
the Mannering table.
Mrs. Msnnering said she bad got
strychnine 70 poison foxes. She had also
been hearI t. say she wished her husband
dead
When the verdict was announced the
applause was so great that the fudge
cleared the courtroom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Fifty years ago the principal avenue OF
Detroit Lad toll gate close to the entrance
OF the Eiwood cemetery road. As this Gem
etery had been LAID out some time previous
to the construction of the plank eoad, it
was arranged that all funeral professions
should be allowed to pass along the latter
toll free. One day as DIR. Pierce, q well
known physician, stopped 10 pay his toll
he observed to the gatekeeper:
considering the benevolent character Of
our profession, think you ought to let US
pass free Of charge"
NO, no. doctor" replied the man, I'VE
can't afford that. You send too many
'deadheads' through here as IL is"
The story travelled. and the word became
fixed.--Stageland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

At Totr. in bohemia, in the year 75s, was
found skeleton, the head Of which could
hardly be encompassed by the arms Of two
men joined together, and whose shin bones,
which 80 late as 1894 were kept in the cas-.
tie OF that city. were % feet long. by which
it may be supposed that the entire body ex.
ceeded ITO feet in length. Our historians in.
form us that in III the bones Of giant
80 feet long were found in England. Xxx
change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Nota ihstau1inc the severe storm there
,sas ve,y large attendance at the snriger-
.ary m2,t!5g If tbe Y. NJ. c. A. at the Bap-
iiss church. Sardsy evening. General Sec
retarg Jordan OF the RarEor assoc iatidu
ssvea veiy Interesting address. Among
the iDpertspt things brought oat was the
fact that duripg the year, through the
agency Of The association, II men in need
IF work scrs furnished with employment,
AMI - yourg men were led to express
hc.r desire and purpose to commence
tbs. Ch!istisn life When our cit
jxeps ,rop in and see the youpg men
dnriag these evenings, free from tempts-
ton, spending their time in this wholesoHe
and attractive place, the question vi arise,
he IL the waiervilie Y. NJ. C. A. rooms
were c!osedg These facts show the value
of this important work to the community
and the church. Our people would be
losth TO let go of the good brought to
wsterville during the year just passed.
The prospect for the coming year,
With liberal support. is even
grester than it has been for the past.
Another pleasant thing which occurred dur
ing the past year in which the secretary of
the water,ille association took quite an
a, tive pait, was the restoration to his fami-
iy 10 Brooklyn, n. y, ola yong man who
hsd wandered from an elegant home. had
Gene 10 Boston and then taken an assumed
nanae aud come to Maine. Sec'y Mathews
sent for the young mans photo and found
tina, ie hal been in one of the bosriing
houses in this city, and further traced him
10 the towns around Moosehead lake to q
crime for which be was lodged in Bangor
Jail There in Jail be was found by Secy.
jordan Of the Bangor I. NJ. c. A. and in
formed that bis anxious parents in Brook
lyn xere nearly broken down on account Of
his woes and through the influence of Mr..
Jordan when the young msn was brought
up for tIisl. Judge Peters suspended the
sentence ard the yourg man returned to bis
family in Brooklyn, and Is now reformed,
4 member of the church, married and sayed
from the shame of being csnvict. Such
is the work of the association. to If. up the
fallen ard to save others from failing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Fazellus. in his History Of Sicily" says
that in field about mile south Of Maza.
rino, Sicily. was found skeleton 30 feet
high, the head OF which was the size Of a
hogshead, and each Of the teeth Of which
weighed five ounces. Another skeleton,
80 feet long. was found In Sicily. not far
from Palermo. in l5ss. and another in 1850,
80 feet in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
SOUTH GARDINER,

Tie u:-na cd schooner Andrew Adams
fit Goodwin's Point in tow Sunday with
80 tons of ice belonging to c. w. Morse
IN board. This schooner was the lat 10
cave the river this season. l.. c. Marston
81 Au gusta, who was here on business con-
lected wiki loading the schooner, has re-
lurnel home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
RuarrY People fiah! Fer Food.

CHICAGO. Dec. 4-IiunCry and desti-
tutc men and women fought like wild
bensts to secure food at the county agents
Office. II was food distribution day. Riot
prevailed in tie room and fists were used
at pleasure 1t was the biggest crowd Of
hungry people that ever assembled in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
An Inter5s.ina Decision.

Bnsrov. Dec. "A. II. Husssy sucd tc
eecorer 1915 from p ,wdifch, Ciapp &,
Pierce for alleged breach of contract in
discharginu him before the expiration of
his time. Hussey was discharged because
he attended game of baseball. The cause
WAS found sufficient by Judge Parmeuter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Mrs. G. l.. Fore shipped her household
goods to proyi lenee. Il. l., Monday and
vent lcrselt ~ Vsssalhoro where she will
r,m.ns dry or two then JON her hus-
hand IA prov=lrnce where they will
make Iieis hone in the future. Nj.
pope was formerly clerk in BOWS market
IN | later jpni,r member Of the firm of G.
H. Pope & SUI, music dealers, but has
',s. n a. work in Providtn nee since the FIST
( Sep,emhcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
OAKLAND.


L. -, s.4fIaeE Il cssfisii5 II ssIa eiaSc
scfsongsr, rssrttfnx from q. stsee-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

aesa4isa skee Lodge, Ma. ii5, z. and A.
II. have elected the foiloxinx Off sers fos
tic ensuing yssf: Worthy master, j. Il.
"a iihsrell; senior Tapssn, l.. ID. Mariae- ;
jan'os xaraer. G. D. Cummings; treas
nrer. 5rsm Bsehelaer: secretary, j. Yves
ley Gilman senior deacon, l. A. Ellis :
junior Deacon. c. A. Riley. The instAlla-
iIoa vii occur Ia sss weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Frank ii. lleseltoa hag returned 10 the
erploy Of the Hoilinsworth & whitney CO.
He was erly in the employ Of the COM
pany AID now returns to work on Tho pspr
lnachine 10 the WinslaH NIL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

NEW BRITAIN. Conn, Dec 4-George C.
Prentice. 90 years old, was found in pool
Of water 1t the foot Of bridge over .
creek 1t Berlin. He had bsen attacked By
highwaymea who teat snd stabbed aad
then robbed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Tie BAPTIST soeiable vii be he'll thil
essning al .ise pleasant home OF Mrs. II.
+ Msinss on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

<Arslaeaally nagssesaS
While this is an artifcially
digestcd food it appears to in
crease the appetite in . most
remarkable manner, and what
is more gratifying it causes
the food 10 be properly digest
cd s0'as to give strength, vigor
and plumpness to the body.
All unpleasant feelings after
eating are prevented and re-
freshing sleep restored; wear
mess and exhaustion give
place to health and cheerful
ness. The emaciated should
use Paskola. 1t eupersedes
Cod Liver Oil and is far more
effective. 1t never rises in the
mouth after being swallowed.
1t creates an appetite at once.
Send for pamphlet. Address
The Pre-Digested Food Co.,
lss Duane street, New y.rA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
GARDlNEK.

Dance at Good Templsrs' hail Tuesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Water 8. wym1n. Tafss ~, who has
been spe9sing fs~ dsss4 AZ home, retnrsed
TO cosiszs AoaiSy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Miss Lot.ie Bragg. The asistant Ia the
gtsum II school. vas unable to resams her
work Msnday on account Of ii healsh. Her
RI ee Is temporarily flled by Miss Nellie
Is, nson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Henry G Barker bought large iaycice
pr furs whiIe in New York. so tla' nov no
ba,a fiue stock Of ildies AMI gent's fuFs ct
very reason bic prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
SPARKS FROM NAME WIRES.

AT the Auburn municipal court. Monday
,ns rninx, Louis Haiksway -ss b0un over
10 the supreme cou.t 10 Sao0,n the charge
Of selling cizsrSstes to minors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

There rss jast saossh srs~ as result
o. The storm 10 make gooH sieighins and
I'd saisieg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Miss Dora Fsrksr. Csssra Classical In
ss1te. -. spsns saaJas in tos n via Miss
T.oa Benssss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

The Gaiety Dramatic club which played
Opera house On Thar X. giving eve, will pre-
sent the same play in City hall on Tuesday
nvanint De-. l2.h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

The Homeegsthic Envoy suggests that
sick headache, With particular aversion 70
odors, headache that seems 70 come from
the back and settle over the eye, particular
y the right eye. Is often cured By .angui-
maria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Hon. i. ". Spear aud p. n. Holmes,
Ed, went 20 Lewiston Mope'ay 70 hees the
celebrated vtoiinist Remsry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

to consul: = specialist IN diseases Of Tie
eye. His y vas injured a short time age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

The Free Baptist church is now ready for
9prnng, with the exception of putting
losn the carpets, AMI excepting lae seats,
l4icai were not up To e0atract The inside
decorating was l5ne by J, W. Berry. The
;hufeh will probably not be Dedicated unil
he st Of the wiater early spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

The Red Men will give another of their
elect ass, ulbies at their bail Wednesday
s7 ,ing. George Tyler. Ben Shaw and
Daaiel Helm will manage the affair. tn
lat assembly vas very muck euj1yed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
IT WOULD COST

a Ii Of $50 10 at the lowest
"A estimate to print l S. 900 LAM.
bills and distribute them. II ,
perfectly safe to say that however
thorough the distribution might be
not half Of them would secure Q
reading. The same advertisement
In q single issue Of the Daily Ken
nebec JOURNAL would be worth
more than twice A. much, for IL
goes into the homes and IL READ
daily by more than $1,000 people.
An advertisement Of handful size
could be run ONE month in the
Baiiy for the money that II would
cost to print and distribute 1900
handbills.
THis wonld give the advertiser
more than the equivalent Of $780,
900 banibilis, assuming that they
were oil given = reading by differ
ent people--snd the equivalent Of
more than 7s0, 900 handbills ~
suming that only half Of them
were read.
Tax superior value Of nevspa-
per over ali advertising has long
ago been conceded BY the brightest
and most suecessful business men
in the country. II 10 also the
CHEAPEST ADVERTISING
that can possibly 10 secured. To
reach the same number Of readers
With handbills that could 10
fesched by m advertisement In the
Daily Kennebec JouaHAL would
cost The advertiser MORE THAN
TWENTY TIMES AS MUCH.
HAHpsILL advertising 10 THE
MOST EXTENSIVE ADvER-
TISTN0 II THE WORLD. Il
sven noss sxpsnsive than u
sien dscosstion Of rocks and
fences, and ~ nsch moro pro
dssaivs q sssuls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
HALLOWELL.

Sheriff Norton was in the city Monday.
Mss Ada Edgccom5e retarnsd 20 Colby
Universt y Monday.
Mr.. Muard Roberts wrnt 10 Boston on a
business trip Monlay.
Ms AIena Heath of S1nth Bcrsiek,
anil Mrs. Mali.on Bean. Of Augnsts, were
calling up3n friends in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Geo Rogers. Jr., returned To his school
ia Massaahasetts MONDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

Tire December term Of the municipal
eourr opened Monday morning with about
the usuel number of entries. None OF the
cases were brought up for trial during tie
lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
WATERVlLLE.

Hands Aero.. the ss4- at City bali to-
night.
y. ID. ste~srd Of ST. Albaa. was 10 tie
city Monday.
Elisha shAw Of Newport vas 10 the city
MONDAY.
F.g. Heseltoa Of skow hogan vas ia the
city Mcnday,
Horace Parington ~snt TO Mechanic
Falls Monday.
william Atkinson Of North Arson was in
the city Monday.
John O'Sejl and sife of Oakland were
IN The rily Aonday.
John c. Horne shipped carload of 10
aiee horses 10 New York Monday.
Horace Pallen. leader Of Pallen's orches-
us, Bangor, was in town Monday.
Hon. S. j. Pariin Of North Arson, was
in ,he city on business Monasg.
W. D. SpauIdinQ went u Boston for
short bushes, trip Monday morning.
Deputy Sheriff George Il. McNelly of
Clinton wss in The city on business Monday
Judge Piilorook went to Portland Mon
day afternoon on business iTip of few
days.
Amos r. GersIi went to Bath Monesy
on business connected with the Bath elec-
tric railroad.
u. T. Mills of the Mocsetead Pulp AMI
Paper CO., Seton, vas ia the city on bust
ness, Monday.
Mr.. Charles +. Hathaway is qsite seri-
ously III with pneumonia at his home on
Appleton street.
w. NJ. Aver of Oakland, superintendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
FAIRFIELD.

Mr.. S. o. Sawyer went to Bath Monday
inorning.
S. W. Smith Of Bangor Was in town
Monday.
Mr.. Chss. Luce is very seriously Ill with
pneumonia.
Geo. Cull fer and F. D. Farinston were
in Augusta on business Monday.
----------------' s-----
DR.. ard Mrs A. G. Ps,ireilI left Monday
afternoon for Los Angeles. Cal., where
they win remain for the winter, and 1 =
quie likely dist they vii make il thsir per.
6nezsf hcnne = he future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05
aAsssI RtpoHn.


NEW foRH. Dec 4
Money, easy, isls.
Prime mercantile paper. as.
Govefamen, ponss. firm.
Railroads, Irregular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

The funeral If Or. Puls,fer will occur at
his late resiieres on College avenue at
II 80 z. N. Tuesiay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

After hard struggle tariff reform Il di-
reftly before u.s. Nothing 50 important claims
our attention. and nothing - clearly presents
itself az boil, an opp r;nnity and aduty-an
opportunity 10 deserve the gratitude Of our
fellow citizens. ard duty imposed upon ms
By our oft-repeated professions and by the
emphatic mandate Of the people After fnll
Discussion orr c1unfryn.en have spoken in
favor Of this reform, and they have ccnfided
the work Of Us accomplishment TO the hands
OF these who ars seiemriy pledged 70 it.
ManifeStiy. ii we arr TO aid the Pro pie di-
yrstiy through tariff reform. one Of It's most
sbvious features should be reelection in
present tariff charges upon the uecessariss Of
life. The benefits of such reduction would
b. palrabts and sub%ta1tiaL seen and felt BY
-..sstsands who would be bet ser fe 1 and better
clothed .ad BITTER sheltered. These gifts
should be the willing benefartions Of gov.
eminent whose highest function Is the pro-
ssotion OF the welfare Of the peoDia
Not lens closely related to cur peup5ess vs1ps
pnftt5 and Wel1-being = tie remUsnl - -
sIS1cfapas ~ ~ iuDpstaeioa - ~ -
111ae1o1 ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

w. NJ. Aver Of Oakland, superintendent
Of the Somerset X ,iirOad was in he city on
hnsiress Mnntsv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

communication ana the method OF It's correct
diagnosis.
The exports of agricultural products from
the United States for the fiscal year ending
June ~. 1s9e. attained the enormous figures of
e30,m,UD in round numbers, being 1871 per
cent Of our total exports. In the last fiscal
year this aggregate was greatly reduced. but.
nevertheless. reached ssl5.G0. Ol. being IS /
per cent of alSs American commodities ex-
ported.
The continued intelligent cution Of the
civil service law and the increasing approval
by the people Of its operation are most graft
flying The recent extension Of its hmita-
tinps and regulations to the employees at free
delivery postoflices which has been honestly
and promptly accomplished by the commits
sion, with the hearty cooperation of the post
master general. is an immensely important
advance il. the usefulness of the systems
The course of civil service reform III this
country instructively and Interestingly films
trafes how strong hold movement gains
npon our people which has underlying il a
sentiment Of Justice and right, and (which at
the same time promises better administration
Of their government The law embodying
this reform found its way to our statute book
more from fear Of the popular sentiment ex-
isting in its favor than from any love for
the reform i;-lf on the part Of Legislators, and
il has lived and grown ard tiourished in spite
Of the covert as we'll as open hostility Of
spoilsmen. and Notwithstanding GuereloHs
impractiea,ii,,y of InaHy self-censtifuted
guardians.
Beneath all the vagaries and sublimaied
theories which are attracted to II, here nm
dsrlies this reform a sturdy common sense
principle. not only shifted to this mundane
sphere, hut whose application people are
more and More recognizing to be absolutely
essential TO the mast successful operation OF
their government, ii hot 10 lis prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-05

desire also Ia earnestly suggcs t the wisdom
of amenInl; the existing statutes IN Ic;a~i to
the issna &c # government bonds. TIE an
tbority now vested in the secretary a. tbs
treasury to issue hoads is not as Gear as II
should be- and the bonds authorize are dis.
advantageous to the government. toth thc
time of their maturity and rate of interest.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-03

There is unusual activity among the
amateur athletes. Many interesting field
games are on the programme for the near
future. On Admission day there will be
the excursion and meet OF the Associated
Cycling clubs at San Jose. the games Of
the Scottish Thistle Club at Shell Mound
Park and the tournament in Central Park
in aid of the Midwinter Fair.
The dates Of the international wrestling
tournament have been set for the 9th.
2Sth and Goth insts., and the affair promises
to be most interesting.
The Olympic Club proposes to have a
grand series of field games during the
progress of the Midwinter Fair, but this
big project is temporarily overshadowed
by the clubs annual election, which takes
place tomorrow.
Anglers are enjoying good sport in cast
ing for trout an salmon and the local
sports are gathering at their favorite
retreats.
SDOrtsmen would do well to read the
changes IN the game laws. as many of the
county Boards of Supervisors have made
amendments since the last list we pub
liShed,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-03
BICYCLING.
The Event OF the Year Is the Gath
ering at San Jose.

erI1g at san Jose.
The grand event of the season is the two
days annual excursion, parade and meet
Of the California Associated Cycling clubs.
The clubs will go to San Jose next Satur-
day, where there will be grand parade
before the race meet. The following day
picnic will be held at Alnm Rock Park
Tickets for the round trip will be sold over
the narrow-gauge route for ST %.
Phil Ii. Bernays, captain of the Reliance
Wheemen. has returned from business
trip to the southern part of the State.
The wheelmen divided into three sec
lions last Sunday, one section going to San
LeandrO, another to the Cliff House and
The other 10 Alameda
there was a meeting of the Reliance
Wheelmen at the clubr0oms last Wednes-
day night to determine on attending the
meeting in a body of the Garden CITY
Wheelmen at San Jose on Admission day
also to make arrangements in regard to the
contest at San Leandro.
About twenty-five members of the Re-
lance CIuo nave entered for the coming
wheel contest, which includes the speed
lest men IN the club. Peckham is training
hard On the quiet, and O doubt expects r.
sin first place. Mlwain, Brierljng
Stanley, Young and others are also training
hard.
Frank LEM, the cyclist now going around
the world, has just passed through the
famine district of China. He writes as
follows: 'Yun-Nanfu is the farthest /
shall be from home. When start on ives;
OF here IL Will be on the other half Of the
world. | have been gone just year from
home. To here | have covered awheel
aad afoot-ln America. Japan and China
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-03

1892 miles, and crossed the Pacific Ocean
and Yellow Sea by steamer, over 5000 miles
by water The hardest part of my journey
around the world is almost over"
The ten-mile roadrace of the Reliance
Wheelmen takes place next Saturday after
noon at o'clock on the San Le2ndro tri-
angle. Brierling. Belden and other fast
men will take part
Walter Sanger, who holds the worlds
championship for mile record in race,
has been expelled from the Milwaukee
Bicycle Club for failing to appear at a
meeting OF the club after it had been an
nounced that he would ride.
1t is said that Champion Zimmerman
has met number of men this season who
could have defeated him were it not for
the fact that the appearance of the great
cyclist frightened them out Of proper racing
form.
Zimmerman is not only a great wheel
man, but an all-round athlete, and has en-
tered for the standing broad jump in the
games of the New York Athletic Club Sep
TENDER 16.