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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
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Once in lifetime, sometimes twice or thrice,
a curious feminine longing is, for most women
in the world, gratified-the desire for definite
completed results and a fair beginning The
brides dainty belongings, each quite new, quite
ready, and finally admired and patted and
smOothed are laid in order, fifty accompanying
her entrance upon a new estate: far dainter
belongings, fashioned with love-touch more
tender and more blessed, are laid away to
await and TO welcome the wanderer, and TO re-
RlorY"-all these are new. all are finished
Some womenS lives have at least such COM
plstenass and such opportunities for sort Of
I'm the beginning.
But to those not "set IN families" there comes
the same desire to begin some day with ward
robe neT-last years half-worn gowns not
combined with this years new undergarments;
last year g mended hose not hiding under this
years new slippers and 'shoon;" in short, yes-
terdaY's folly and failure not brought for
ward" like an ugly ledger footing to cum her
to-days sum Of aspiration and success or de-
feat.
Verify there comes determination that [,
spinster, will set time for the renewal of all
my belongings. l will buy piece by piece new
garments, and will put them In new chest: I
will buy desk, rug, chair, a tea stand and
it's allunnR suggestions of hostess and guest
wherewth / will individualize one corner Of the
boarder's room" Then, some fair new day
solitary but not lonely, | will shed my ''ole
clo'es' for the benefit of the poorer than l. will
put on everything new that a woman wears.
will invite friend or two, and with cozy chat
emp Of my own brewing. will be done with the
days before and with the clothes of the days
before, and will set out for new decade full
and well serenely."
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Plowed Up $500. Worth $4,000.
FSom the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.

rom The 81 LOUIS traOoe- DenlOCrut-
Speaking of money" said John 1.
Spencer, brings to my mind the great find
the Owens family made near Bedford, Ind.
some two years ago. That country is rather
hiily and the ground Is not very desirable
for agricultural purposes. Thls family had
some 200 acres of land and largely used it
for Dasturage. However, about the time
refer to, one Of the Owens boys decided to
cultivate a small portion which he judged
to be better soil than the rest. With this
point In view he began blowing in the early
spring. In the course OF his work he struck
snag. Before turning the pillow aside he
endeavored TO drag out the snag. By strik-
ing the horse ne forced the pillow only
deeper into the earth. The sudden start OF
the horse jerked the suuken log loose from
the earth and revealed heap Of silver and
gold coins. He gathered the find Of coins
and removed them to the house, where he
polished up the many pieces and took an ac-
count Of their face value.
The find included rare old French coins
both copper, silver and gold; American
silver dollars, some Mexican, and some
coins OF the revolutionary period.
The face value of the many pieces footed
up $500, but the market value was some.
thing like $4,000. The old settlers assert
that the money was left there by some for
mer resident, who feared the approach Of
the Indians. Having buried the money, be
probably engaged in a battle with the IN
dians and never lived to return and take up
the gold. The money, no doubt, lay under
that log for fully sixty years, and possibly
onRer."
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backbone to say so and go elsewhere to buy.
Many collars are harder on one side than
on the other; such collars should be rejected
no matter how well they St The harder side
will almost invariably gall the shoulder.
Many men select collars too small. When
the animal is pulling hard its neck is little
larger than when in repose. They fit the
collar when the animal is standing quietly,
and there fore do not get it large enough.
Walk beside and q little in front of the horse
as it pulls heavy load up bill. and see how
the neck swells OUT and fills the collar. The
collar, large enough when the animal is
standing, is too small when it is at work In
such case the breathing OF the animal essen
Itial to the use of its full working capacity Is
interfered with.
Half the farm harness in use is uuneces-
sarily heavy and cumbersome. II care
were taken TO select good leather a less
weight would suffice. Carrying several
pounds of useless weight for an hour may
not amount to much but when it is carried
for years it becomes worth taking into ao-
count, especially If it is in such form as to
impede the motion Of the muscles. Heavy
breeding, back bands and belly bands six
inches wide are altogether too heavy in
farm harness. Good leather costs more in
the start. but it is the cheapest in the end.
1t requires something of an expert to tell
good leather from bad, from the leather it.
self, But there are extrRneous circum-
stances that will nearly always enable any
one TO detect poor leather. The best
leather is adorned the least. When harness
is full of gewgaws and silver-plated rings,
and when the leather is thickly and highly
polished. beware Of il. That polish is to
hide lack of quality. Gewgaws and silver
plating serve TO distract attention from the
leather. Good leather is not hid with paste
and polish. 1t is allowed to stand to
the light of day. 1t is the plain, unadorned
harness that wears longest and proves to be
the strongest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
q. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, j
WEATHER BUREAU,
SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. q, 10 P. M.

sHNOPSlS.
It is colder in extreme southeastern Mich
igan, and along the New England and Mid
die Atlantic coasts. The temperature has
remained nearly stationary in Tennessee
North Carolina, East Gulf states, Texas,
and along the Carolina and Georgia coasts.
1t is slightly warmer throughout the Florida
peninsula, Northeastern Georgia and ex-
treme Northern Michigan. A decided rise
in temperature has taken place in Indiana,
Illinois, Upper Mississippi valley, Arkansas,
Kansas and Nebraska.
At 8 o'clock p. IN. cloudiness prevailed in
Southern North Carolina, along the Georgia
and East Florida coasts, in Northern Geor-
gia, Middle Alabama along the immediate
Gulf coast, throughout the lake
region, Upper Mississippi valley and
west of the Mississippi and north Of Texas
At the time of observation rain was falling
at Pensacola, and snow at Buffalo. Chicago,
Davenport, Kansas City aud Omaha.
The maximum temperature at Savannah
to-day was 6S' and the minimum 440. the
mean temperature being So, or 80 above
the normal.
The forecast for Savannah and vicinity is:
Increasing cloudiness and rain; slight
changes in temperature; easterly winds.
?. II. SMYTH,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
TO BRACE UP

TO BRACE UP
the system after LA
Grippe" pneumonia, fe-
vers, and other prostrat-
ing acute diseases; to
build up needed Aesh
and strength, and to re-
store health and vigor
when you feel "run-
down" and used-up, the
best thing in the world
is DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. It
promotes all the bodily
functions, rouses every
organ into healthful ac-
ton, purihes and en-
riches the blood, and
through 1t cleanses, re-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM County. Notice is
~ hereby given 20 all parties having demands
against MARGARET HORE, late OF Chatham
county, now deceased, 10 present them 20 the
undersigned. properly made within the time
prescr bed by law. so az % show their character
and amount, and all persons indebted 20 said
deceased are hereby required 70 make immedi-
aye payment % me
B.yANRAH, January a, 1898.
JOHN J. EAGAN,
Executor OF VII lof Margaret Hore, Decease
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PRJPosALs WANTED.

TINTED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
u SAVANNAH, GA, January IL. 1893.--Sealsd
proposals for dredging in Brunswick Harbor,
Georgia, will be received at this Office until l2
~, city time, on the 18th day OF February. 1893,
and then publicly opened. Specifications,
blank forms. and all available information will
be furnished on application to this office o. M.
CARTER, Capt. Corps Of Engrs., u. y. A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
KilIad civ Deer

PEMBROKE, GA. Jan. CIV. n. Bacon
and D. T. Beaseley returned here yesterday
from a two days drive in the lower part Of
the county, bringing with them six large
deer as the result of their hunt. Both men
are expert shots.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
FALK CLOTHING co.
YOU MAY KNOW

hat the values in that Special
Sale we are now holding are
particularly great when we give
up both Of our Show Windows TO
I've are showing in our
Clothing Window samples of the
Suits we are offering at So. in
our furnishing Goods Window
samples of the Pants we are Of
terIng at So 50-The prices
don tteII whetherthey are cheap
or not-But just step by and take
a glance and decide for your
selt-Never were such genuine
bargains offered.
FALK CLOTHING 90.
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Local Record for the Morning News.
Local forecast for Savannah aud vicinity
till midnight Jan. %, 1898: Increasing
cloudiness and rain; slight changes in
temperature; easterly winds.
Official forecast for Georgia: Rain
warmer; easterly Winds
Oomparfsonor mean temueraturs at savau-
nah. Ga. Jan. n, 1898, with the normal for
the day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
Phillips' Direstiole Cocoa

Makes a very delicious and nourishing drink
1t is particularly adapted for persons Of weak
digestion, differing therein from all other cocoas
on the market. Once tried always used.-dd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
HORSE AND HARNESS.

Harness NOT Too Heavy.
From the Philadelphia Press.
The working capacity of the horse de-
Ponds not little on the harness he wears.
II his collar is ill-fitting, producing gals,
he will not pull as steadily and sluarely as
he had whole shoulders, and the pain
suectinR first the nervous organization =,
Nals 10 general arrangement, aud the ami
mar becomes incapable OF doing full work
me should not buy "a collar without FIRST
wing IL 70 the horse. Take the horse with
you 10 the harness shop. No two horses
nave shoulders exactly eliKe; IN fact tie
s"o shoulders o. the same horse are not
taety alike. Hence IL IL by mere
.lance liza decent 10 H. obtained without
syinR the horse along The wise man will
-'t heiltnto 20 try 300 collars II necessary %
y. lne that fts properly. aud II the dealer
~ uot o collar that liz well wiz have the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
REAL EsTATE,
EDW. W. BROWN,
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
OFFERS FOR SAL F.:
Splendid room house on Anderson street,
near Abercorn, for g., 500.
New G. room house at West Savannah, 8, $50;
$50 cash, balance In ten years, with only per
cent. interest, payable in monthly installments.
Two-story house on New Houston street.
1880
Large house on Jones street, one block from
Bull street; eighteen rooms; lot 60xi00. Can DO
bought for $4,000 less than its value.
Large elegant house on CASTOR street, south
front facing Forsyth park. MaRnifcently ar
ranged inside; twelve large rooms, two pantries,
servants rooms, stables and carriage house
AT bargain.
Vacant lot on Bolton and Lincoln streets,
4.6x115, 80, 500.
Vacant lot on Abercorn and Second avenue,
40x132. 1880
The Suburban and West End Electric railway
will soon be completed and West Savannah lots
will bring double present price Call and secure
a lot for S215, $40 cash, balance SO month.
Place your real estate for sale with me.
EDW. w. BROWN, Real Estate,
l07 Bay Street, Room No. Z, over Savannah Bank
and Trust Company. Phone 667.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

Maximum temperature, 6S'. minimum tenn
perature. 440.
The hight of the river at Augusta at s
o'clock a. m. yesterday augusta time
was 9.3 feet rise of 1.6 feet during the
preceding twenty-four hours.
Observations taken at the same moment Of
tsmeat all stations tor the MORNING NEws.
SAVANNAH. Jan. q. 7:36 P. 4. CITY time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

TO COUNTY OFTICgEs. BooKs ana BianKs
required ~ county c1iceFs Tor no uae ~
t1e cOuriE. ~ f0f Ofzoe 49, sgppleo ~ arear ~
~ MORNING nEWs ftibllb.a hcaea. !
Ht9skar Esssot. 62ssAnaAL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
AUCTION SALES FUTURE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
At Auction Fine PaFlcr, Dining Room
Furniture, Etc.
C. H. DORSETT, AuCtiOneer
WIN sell on TUESDAY, sist inst, AT II
O'CLOCK A. NJ. at southeast corner
Liberty and Whitaker streets:

Elegant PARLOR SET, handsome PIC
TURES, WATER COLORs. LACE CURTAINS.
WINDOW SHADES, ANGORA RUGS, LAM
BREQUINS, lIANTEL ORN AMENTs, fine OAK
EXTENSION TABLE. WICKER ROCKER,
BED LOUNGE, FRENCH ROCKER, LAMPS,
OAK SIDEBOARD, MATING, HALL STAND,
WARDROBE, REFRIGERATOR. PLATED
WARE, BRTC-A-BRAC. OAK CHIFFONIER,
GAS COOKING STOVE. PARLOR STOVE,
CHAIRS. WASHSTAND. etc
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A. Irish carpenter fell from the roof ~ tho
ground au1 when pieke1 up remarked II wa
coming d9Np eftef naiin eDy nay -LgmDgQa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

uuTIuE LHB your IoJss
CITY TREAsURERs OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 6, 1898.
The Assessment Book, containing valuation
of real estate and improvements and property
Of every kind not previously assessed. new
buildings erected and additions and improve
ments made since the last regular assessment.
is now open for inspection in this office, and
notice is hereby given to all concerned TO file
their objections If any they have within thirty
days from this date. otherwise the assessmen
therein contained will be FINAL and CONCLUSIVE
as establishing the value by which TO estimate
the tax 10 be collected. Objections must DO
made in writing an addressed TO the ASSESS
MENT COMMITTEE and left with the Clerk OF
Council c. 8. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

pairs, and invigorates the entire system, lI
For The most stubborn Scrofulous, Skin
or SCALP Diseases, Dyspepsia Biliousnesss,
and Kindred ailments, the Discovery y
fhe only remedy that's guaranteed 70 give
satigfaction, or your money Is returned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
Temporary Administrator s Sale
Groceries and Bar.

Groceries and Bar.
BY virtue Of an order granted by the HoN-
oRABLE HAMPTON l.. FERRILL, Ordinary for
Chatham county, Georgia, we will sell at
premises, corner President and Randolph
streets, at II o'clock A. NJ, TUESDAY. the It'll
DAY OF FEBRUAR 1893 all that choice stock
OF GROCERIES,, LIQUORS. WINES, BEER,
CIGARS, etc, usually found in a flrst-class
grocery establishment
Terms cash JOHN MIJRKEN
Temporary Administrator.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

Can you think d anything more con
yincing than the promise that ~ ni4 .lt'
By the propa1etors OF ~ 9aBsb N.a'' 49,. !.
yogr CatarFh, vel pay 600 " cash"
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*Tindicates trace Of rain or snow.
T. Il. SAYra. Observer Weather Bureau.
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CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, rs Words or more, In
this column inserted for ONE GENT A WORD,
Cash In Advance, each insertion
Everybody who has any want to supply, any.
thing 10 buy or sell, any business or acDommo-
cations 20 secure; INDEED, any wish to crafty
should advertise I'm this column
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

4 PNEUMATIC Victor bicycle for sale at
y GAZAE q BYCK'S. for 100; in good order;
under Pulaski house.
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OFFICIAL.
NOTICE.

in regard TO new improvements, ETC.. made
during the year 1892:
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McALLISTER'S Mocking Bird Food at j
vi GARDENERS 11S BroDghton.
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ENOR SALE, one or two mules; price reason
" able Apply 90 Hahersham street
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MISCELLANEOUS

I II. CRAWFORD. paper hanging In all its
- = branches; 90 Habersham street. If you
need me- address me-
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DICE straw, IN any quantity bright and
Ia cheap J. w. TEEPLE, 1876 Broughton.
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EDUCATIONAL.

- HORrHAND, bookkeeping, typewritlng, pen
- manship and English branches, individual
instructions. no class system. COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTE. opposite postofiice.
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SrRANED,

.7~-~7--~~~~-@-----3-
&TRNXED, from IS HoEston street. a small
- black and tan dog. Reward of S5 win be
paid Tor It's return TO the above address.
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OUR speciality, corn beef. COHEN BROS
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EOR SALE, nice coy residence near Park
Il extension; four thousand dollars. ROBT
II. TATEM.
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-~-~---~-~-~---~~-~-~~
OST bunch keys. between Perry street and
Il market; reward at l7l Perry street.
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LNINE beef. veal, lamb. az BAKERS. corner
Il Barnard and CASTOR streets. Telephone 223.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

LNSTATES managed. houses rented and rents
~ collected by ROBERT II. TATEM, Real
Estate Dealer.
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DOR SALE, sixteen residences and seventy
a building lots in city, aud three thousand
lots around the city, ON easy terms. ROBERT
II. IATEM, Real Estate Dealer.
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TEN thousand dollars will buy one Of the
Il most desirable homes in this city: contains
10 rooms, besides servants quarters pantry,
etc. lot 6OXlO5. Address DUFFY, care News.
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LDk SALE. engine 2JKb0. ny whesi 22 inches
II face, ~ feet dihmeteri ~ cylinder b0uefa,
~ inches BY By feet iron smoke giacksi 3
6tearns SO. night hand hlsk frame. 8tearns
Improved head blocks With boss dogs with
dEles ana al fittings Tor carrlGEf. ! Prescott
steam feed ~ luchee diameter rs feet hog.
iler ht9Wel o. iath boitef and latil machine,
3 siab coBysy0fs iOt Stating ana p.liieys sph
Het upon apuicafl0n JgNa ~ CHRIS
TYrhfk, Jhenongi.e fla q q nDhTihG
8 o., W By street, saFannab, Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

FLOWERS and Fancy Forms. floral designs
Il for all occasions al short notice at Strong's
pharmacy. GEORGE WAGNER, Thundsrbolt
road, Telephone 9S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

nON'T forget to first call on COHEN BROS.
u in the market for your Sunday dinner
Satisfaction guaranteed
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HALF MOON lunch counter for sale
Al nicely furnished with drawers and Gun
board. Apply 1874 Bryan street. room8
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EOR SALE, horse and buggy, or will sell
4 separate. Apply F. WACHSTEIN, 81 JEFF
ferson street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

| livery STABLES-EverythIng nav, new
II horses, the finest teams, new lRndaus,
victoriAs, drags and buggies. Fine saddle
horses. Patronage solicited. The Oglethorpe
Livery and Boarding Stables, 90 and 100 Bryan
street. THOMAS f. GLEASON & co. Tele-
phone 46
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Il stock, insiGllfnents paid up 70 February
Gail on BEDBOD, Bull and Second avenue.
L'OK SALE, cheap an elegant upright Knabs
Il piano; full case, rosewood, ~ octave,
practically new, 90 use only "a iew months Ac
tuai cost 1880. Apply office HENRY HOHEN
hIEIN q 90. % IlnIl alreeL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

I tOMESTIC Rhine wine, port, sherry and
~ claret bottled by ourselves. They are fine
and pure wines Price reasonable. Free de-
livery Obtain samples. CHARLES KOLs-
SHORN & BRO, 40 Broughton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

- IXTH FIVE hundred dollars buys hand
= some modern residence on Duffy street
ROSSIdNOL & DAVIS.
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ENOR SALE. thu largest and best assorted
L stock OF White Pine Sash, Doors, Blinds,
MoIdings, etc, etc, In the south Also ali
standard brands OF Pure White Leads, oolors
DRY and In ell Mixed Paints Varnishea etc
NH supplies. Builders hardware Is my
speciality. Lime Plaster and Hair. Direct inn
portations of Rosendale and Portland Cement
traps, rs, etc. Gall or write for my prices, and
get estimates before buying. ANDREW HAN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28

A T COHEN BROS, Friday, Jan ~. a fresh
N supply of fine ducks, fresh supply OF fat
geese, g fresh supply Of grand turkeys, a fresh
supply of elegant fowls, Boston smelts, Bali-
more veal beef, pork and mutton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-05
Funeral of Gardia er Wilson.

The funeral of the late Gardiner Will
son took place at his former residence
at North Raymond yesterday. There
was large attendance of friends and
neighbors. Rev. Mr.. +. f. Barton of
Mechanic Falls conducted the services.
The family of Mr.. Wilson are decided
in their opinion hat Mr.. Wilson met
with foul play. When he left Portland
he had in his possession over a hundred
dollars in money besides his gold watch
and diamond pin. He was, in his usual
good health and spirits when he left the
barber shop in the Revere house, the af-
ternoon of the fatal day, at 4 o'clock,
and three hours afterwards, at 7 o'clock,
he went into the draw tenders shanty.
His body when removed from the Charles
River, showed distinctly two heavy scars
over the eyes, one little higher than
the other, as if inflicted by brass
knuckles, and his hands were badly
SCARED as if he had been defending him
self. A blow on the top of the head may
have been caused by his falling into the
river and striking some projection. The
family theory is that after leaving the
Revere house he was decoyed over to-
wards Charlestown and there attacked;
that he was strong, a good boxer and
athlete, and that he defended himself so
we'll he got away, but with a dazed brain
and there wandered to the draw tenders
shanty, and from there went to the banks
of the river where he fell in.
The evidence of the draw tender and
of those persons who saw him goes to
show that he had not taken liquors and
that Lis actions were not those of a
drunken man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-05
Protestant Orphan Asylum.

The many friends who contributed to
the children's Christmas at the Protest
ant Orphan Asylum, will be glad to
know that those who have participated
in the festivities in the past report this
one as the ''gladdest, merriest Christ
mas'' for twenty years. Presents in
great variety for use and entertainment
abounded, but of all the gifts the dollies
were first and best. 1t was amusing to
see thirty-six girls drop all other toys as
each received her own doll. over which
she could COO and sing lullabys to her
hearts content, without as has too often
happened in the past, the uncomfortable
consciousness that she was watched with
envious eye by the little mothers with
empty hearts and arms. Luckiest of all
were those to whose lot fell the comedy,
big rag babies sent with store of other
gifts by some unknown friends in Harri-
son. The girls and their guardians wish
to thank each one who remembered them
and to invite them most cordially to visit
the Asylum and become better acquainted
with those, into whose life they have
woven many lasting bright threads.