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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
Fatal Runaway.

Iowa CITY, August "A horse
belonging TO Mercer Bros. ran away.
throwing the occupants, Willie Mercer
and George Dougherty, lads of -,
from the carriage. Mercer escaped
with broken leg. but Dougherty re-
ceived injuries from which ne died.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
Two Bitten nv a Mad Dog.

SIGoURNEY. Aug. Guy Rambo
and Harvey Rambo of Richland town
ship were bitten by mad dog. They
at once went to Oskaloosa to have the
mad stone applied to their wounds.
The stone adhered several hours in
each case. The dog was killed before
my further trouble was done
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
$4,000 For a woman.s Homes.

CEDAR RAPIDS, August .. Abraham
simmer, the wealthy Jewish banker
of Waverly, has donated So, 900 to the
Home for Aged Women in this city.
provided a like sum is donated by
citizens of Cedar Rapids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
SUDDENLY MADE RICH.
Poor Farmers near Anthem Gain by the
Death of a Relative.

SIOUX CITY. Aug. 10.-Josepn, Dan,
lei and Catherine Cannole and John
Mcnamara, poor farmers near Anthem
Woodbury. county, have been notified
that by the death of their ha If brother
VIM. Mcnamara. of Butte, they have
fallen heirs to fortune of $4,000
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

Warrensburg. Maine, has a rapid
transit which is somewhat unique, in
his country at least. A car is run over
the street car line once month merely
Tor the sake Of preserving the charter,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
NEGOTIATIONS TO CONTINUE.
Friendly Dealings Between London and
Washinpin Sill On.

LONDON, August 12.-rhe Standard
says that Sir William Vernon Har-
court, the liberal leader in parliament,
has been notified that the negotiations
between London and Washington will
continue. ut is doubtful says the
Standard. whether the opposition
will now raise debate in parliament
on the subject of Venezuela
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
SIX KILLED IN A COLLISION.
Trolley Car in Pennsylvania Runs Ava.
With Fatal Results.

Trolley Car in Pennsylvania Runs Away
With Fatal Results.
LANCASTER, August IA runaway
trolley car on the Columbia & Donegal
railway caused the death of six and
the injury of fifty. The car was
returning from the park when the
brake broke on a steep grade and the
car plunged down at terrific speed
jumped the track at a sharp curve
and smashed against tree. Those
killed outright, or who died from
injuries. are as follows: Alex Fore
lnger. motormau; w A. Pinkerton,
Chief Burgess II. H. Hess, William
Metzgcr, w. ]. Ludlow, Henry Smith.
NEGOTIATIONS TO CONTINUE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

Even so excellent paper as the New
York Journal is often careless in the
editing of its dispatches. Franz Josef
is indeed king of Hungary, but Incl
dentally he is emperor of Austria, and
also, by a peculiar arrangement of
Austria Hungary, and the imperial title
in this case takes precedence of the
regal one. He should be referred to as
athe emperor and not as the king"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
$4,000.

DIES MONIES, August 9,-The plant
of the Iowa Pipe and Tile Company
was damaged TO the extent of about
100000 by fire. the origin Of which is
unknown
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

People would not care SO much for
gossip if they appreciated that there is
great difference between information
and knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
Solicitors of Patents.

Mary Conltlin, aged ten, an inmate
of the Orphans Industrial Home, at
Tivoli. N. Y, had beautiful golden
ringlets. They were removed by the
officers of the home; and the little
girl, fearing they would never grow
again. killed herself with Paris green.
An English beauty, resident of
Bath, was in the habit Of curling her
hair with s5 Bank of England notes
She occasionally showed herself to
visitors with her hair in this costly
paper. She soon captured a wealthy
husband, who discovered that She was
a deceiver-that She had borrowed the
money she had displayed.
Something unique was witnessed at
d marriage in Montreal. During the
ceremony the bride had pet canary
resting on her shoulder held captive
by golden chain. As the couple were
pronounced man and wife the bird
gave utterance to a stream of melody.
Coming storms are indicated by a
curious barometer in the public
library at Macon, Ga 1t is formed of
Il thin strip of white pine and a thin
strip Of cedar. which are placed
together and stuck perpendicularly on
wooden base. When rain is
imminent the strips bend down; when
dry weather is TO continue, they stand
upright
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
Assassin Hanged.

TEnERAN Aug. -, Molah Reza,
who assassinated the shah of Persia,
has been hanged for his crime. I'm
mense crowds of people witnessed the
execution of the assassin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

There are persons who suppose they
are funny when they are merely ag-
,ravating.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

Count Leo Tolstoi thinks that the
English and the Zulus are the two most
brutal nations on the earth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

Marriage and collie are the two things
that double us up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

Dies MONIES, August lo.-R. p. Dart.
Of Des Moines, has been granted a
copyright for political campaign
publication entitled is it Not Truce"
w. D. Olney. of Des Moines. has been
granted copyright for a political
illustration entitled The Eagle or the
Lion Patents have been allowed,
but not yet issued, as follows: To II.
Il. Patterson, of Hudson, Iowa, for a
check re,r holder for harness saddles
that is adapted to retain bride rein
and also an overhead check rein as
required to drive horse advan-
tageously TO j. j. VanOel, of Des
Moines, for detachable vehicle wheel
that may be taken off and put on and
the axle creased without using
wrench To II. j. Bentley, of Belle
PLANE. for an apparatus for starting
fires in locomotives advantageously by
means of greasy waste matter for
kindling and compressed air in a
reservoir connected with air
brakes or stored in a stationary
reservoir in a round house.
Valuable information about OBJ
tanning, valuing and selling pat
ents sent free to any address Printed
copies of the drawings and speciflca-
tons of any United States patent sent
upon receipt of 95 cents.
THOMAS G. AND j. RALPH ORvIG,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

People who really please themselves
seldom do much to make others un'
happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

LARSED, Kan, August 1O.-The
democratic and populist convention of
the Seventh Kansas congressional
district met here. The democrats
ratified the action of the populists,
who nominated Jerry Simpson by
reclamation.
have enough. | have no time to
waste in making money. Life is not
sufficiently long to enable man to
get rich and do his duty to his fellow
men at the same me.-Agassiz.
A small piece of candle may be made
to burn all night by putting finely
powdered salt on it until it reaches the
black part of the wick A small, even
light may be kept in this way.
''That woman over there looks as if
she We're painted" Sir, that is my
wife, II had not finished my SEN
tence She looks as if she were
painted by Raphael and had just
stepped out of the frame
When man sets out to be a fool
aud falls in love. Providence in its
mercy closes his eyes. and mos emmy
thin mought do fur a'nangel. Charles
Egbert Craddock.
Gray hairs at an early age are hered-
itary in certain families. 1t is thought
to be the result of men with dark hair
marrying women with dark hair
through several generations.
Politician arranging for music at
political meeting)-Isn't that big
price? You may not have TO play half
dozen times during the whole evening.
Brass band leader But, my dear
sir. we have to sit and listen to the
speeches,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14
IOWA

\. il poor politics to hire man /.
keep still.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-08-14

Too many people labor under the i'm
preston that it is funny to tell lies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

port will convince a large majority, If
not all, that they acted wisely in the
matter.
AS the present supply of Crockett s
Digest Is nearly exhausted, / would
suggest the advisability of the appoint
ment of a committee whose duty it
shall be to collate and arrange the laws
passed by this Grand Lodge for the
government of it's subordinates at such
price as will cover the cost
That all bylaws, and amendments
thereto, Of subordinate or Rebekah
lodges be submitted in duplicate to the
committee on bylaws of the Grand
Lodge, one copy to be retained by the
committee and filed in the office of the
grand secretary.
BY reason of the institution of quite
a number Of Rebekah lodges it is ad-
visable that the districts in some in
stances should be changed in order that
the new lodges may receive the visits
Of experienced deputies and also save
expenses.
kezar Falls Lodge. No. 116, was in
stituted December 13, 1887 it's charter
locating it at Kezar Falls, in the town
of Passonsfield, York county. The viii
lage of KeZar Falls is divided by the
Saco river, one portion of the village
being Parsonsfield, York county. and
the other in the town of Porter, oxford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

derstood that q Mrs. Powell was al her
home doing cooking for some one and
she could not see what she was there
for unless Foster was hanging around
there. When told why she was brought
to this city, that it was in order that
she could be held in heavier bail. with
chances greater against her securing
bondSmen, she said:
! don't want to get out, at least not
until they have caught Foster. | should
be afraid of my life to meet him
She was arraigned before Judge Phil
brook in the afternoon.
Mrs. Nelson was arraigned on two
charges. one for larceny of rope and
iron block. and the other for concealing
stolen goods. Ali the evidence that was
at hand was that of Deputy Sheriff Nc
Nally, whose mere statement of the fact
that the articles were found in the house
occupied by the Nelson's was. of course
not sufficient to convince the court that
Mrs. Nelson had knowledge of their
presence in the house. or that. if she did
know it. she was aware they were stolen
Deputy Sheriff McNally evidently ex-
pocted Mrs. Nelson to admit on the stand
that she knew the goods were stolen but
was not required to go on the stand
Mrs. Nelson was discharged on both
charges and was taken back to SkOWhe-
gan by Sheriff Niles. who stills holds her
as a principal witness against her hus-
band and young Kelley.
as Mrs. Nelson is concerned VIII hinge
on her sworn statement before Judge
Bachelor. which was taken by a steno-
grapher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
CLUMSY FORGERY.
Democrats Start a Campaign
of Lies and SANDER.
Letter Purporting to Be from Mckin-
ley Declining to Aid Pensioners
Is So Plainly Forgery that II Excitcs Nothing
But Contempt.

New York, Oct 2O-The following
statement was given out, this after
noon. at the Republican national head
quarters:
In these last days of the campaign
we may expect almost any kind OF
story published regarding the past and
future lives of the Republican candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency. The most clumsy, base and
contemplate forgery is the following
which purports to be letter written
by Gov. Mckinley. This was sent to
the national committee:
Washington, April, 1890.
Dear General Wells:-Your letter
of Importance begging me to use my
influence to secure pension for Col
onel Silloway, who was a brave officer
as you well say, and for Mrs. Mann, I
can only say l decline to do so. If the
bills are introduced | shall do all I can
TO defeat them. / do not believe in
granting pensions to British and Irish
hIrelings who came here, enlisted and
received large bOunties and good pay.
In the case Of Silloway. though, you
say he saved President Lincoln from
being captured. he received his reward
by promotion. and he is well able to
earn living for many years to come
Hoping you are well, | remain,
Yours fraternally.
WIN MCKINLEY
1T was pinned to a sheet of paper
with the following letter unsigned:
Sir: The above letter is one of
many that are in the possession Of Col.
Of hn
Bulletin, 342s Third avenue, that 1 sat
up in down town Office to be sent out
in all the Democratic papers of the
state and through other states in fac
smile Autographs. l send to you so
you can act accordingly. The old man
gets $1,000 for it. The letter in his pos
session are such as will turn New York
state to Bryan as well as other states.
You can no doubt if in time. contract
and get .Silloway to stop publication.
II you see ii in cold type and can act
as you please. -,
The committee declined to purchase
it and take the liberty to publish it
themselves Any one who ever knew
Gov. Mckinley. knows that the letter
is stamped from its first sentence to its
last with falsehood. and up to January.
1891, he always signed his name VIM.
Mckinley. Jr.. and when his father died
in that month he dropped the Junior
from his name
The Governors record as a brave
soldier and his record of standing in
season and out of season upon all oc-
casion by the brave men who gave
their service and lives to their country
has never been questioned or doubted.
1t is too late to start any stories now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

comes also that several parties in the
locality known as Unity Gore" has
lost articles of value since Friday, the
day of the arrest and escape of Nelson.
The Journal man in an interview
with Mrs. Nelson and young Kelley,
failed to get either to admit that there
were others connected with them in the
the reporter asking them
if certain people, whose names he used.
were not concerned in the affair. The
prisoners most emphatically denied
that the men named were in any way
with them.
In spite of this the people in this sec
ton firmly believe tnat there are
Others" No one thinks for moment
that either of Nelson's brothers are in
the least mixed up in the matter but
suspicion points strongly to two young
men who live in the town OF Canaan.
It will be remembered that the
Journal stated in the introduction, Sat
urday morning, that sheep had been
stolen. While the search of Nelson's
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
A RECEIVER ASKED FOR.
Petit Manan Land and Industrial Co. Said 10
Be in Financial Troubles.

Belfast Oct. Colon. w. +. =. Focr
of Wiscasset, as attorney for Mayor
Hanson and others, has filed a bill of
complaint in equity against the Petit
Manan Land and Industrial COMPANY
of this city praying for an injunction to
restrain its officers from doing further
business and that a receiver be ap-
pointed. The liabilities of the company
are said 10 exceed 100000
An order for a temporary injunction
was granted by Judge Whitehouse and
the hearing on appointment of receiver
will be held at Augusta, October 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
MRS. JANE s0UTHARO DEAD.
Was the Wife Of the Late Hon. Thomas
Southland Of Richmond.

Richmond. Oct. 20-(SpeciaD.-Ja
j. Southland. widow of the late Hon. T.
j. Southland, died at her late residence
at 2.40 O'clock, this afternoon she WAS
Sc years of age. 1t is a singular coin
cidence that Mrs. Southland and her late
husband died on the same day of the
week and at the about the same hour.
She had been out of health for some
time, taking her bed about three weeks
since. Pneumonia resulting from a
violent cold is supposed to have been
the immediate cause of her death.
Funeral services not yet arranged for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Oct. 2o.-The barometer
has fallen during the day from New York
southwark to Florida. and in the extreme
Northwest and has risen in the central
Mississippi valley and north of the lower
Lake region. The depression which was
central north of Lake ontario. this morn
ing. has apparently moved to the north
ward. The barometer continues low
north of Lake Huron and Is highest east
of New England. 1t is warmer generally
in the Southern. Middle and New Eng
Land states and lower Lake region, and
cooler in the Central valleys.
Local showers are reported from Ohio
and lower Mississippi valleys New York
and Michigan. and cloudiness continues
east of the Mississippi. The weather is
clear in the south Atlantic states, and
generally clear west of the Mississippi.
The weather will continue fair from
New York southwark to the east Gulf
states. and will be generally fair in the
Central valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
THE BANGOR L ARoosrook
Holds Annual Meeting at Bangor Road in
Splendid Condition.

Bangor. Oct. 2O.-The annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Bangor 4 Aroos-
took Railroad was held on Tuesday fore
noon at 10 o'clock at the office of the
company in the Exchange building. There
was large attendance of stockholders
at the meeting. including several from
out Of town. The annual reports were
submitted and accepted.
They showed the road to be in a fine
condition in all of the different depart
ments. The business done by the road
during the past year was large and very
when the trade conditions generally ex-
listing are considered.
These officers were elected for the en-
sung year: A., A. Burlegh. president:
r. w. Cram. vice president and general
manager: Edward Stetson treasurer; r.
II. Appleton. clerk; A. A. Burleigh. b.
IT, Thatcher. c. A. Gibson. Edward Stet-
son. ii. p Oliver +. w. Cram and +. RI.
Appleton, directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress. nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power as a blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite. gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have ga magic touch"
"For over II years suffered from sour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
FURS
Made to Order, Repaired or
Made Over
By a Practical furrier with Eighteen
Years Experience.

NEW GARMENTS made to order from
selected skins. OLD GARMENTS re-
paired or remodeled to the latest styles.
us by express and write carefully what
is wanted, they will by return of mail re-
ceive our suggestions, price of Job etc.
at once upon receipt of order to proceed
with the work. or should you decide not
to have the job done, we will return same
at once.
We also call your attention to our
large stock of fur garments fancy furs
collarettes, scarfs. trimmings, etc All
goods and work guaranteed.
n. c. BARKER,
CORNER HAT AND FUR STORE.
Gardiner Me oct2leodtojan1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
EVIDENCE LACKING
To Hold Mrs. Nelson for Com
pIicity With Her Husband.
So She Is Taken Back to Skowhegan,
Being Held as a Witness.
Oenreda.ions still Continue About Clinton
Nelson Thought to Be Near.

Waterville, Oct. 20.-(SpeciaD.- Mrs.
Foster Nelson was brought to this city,
this morning, by Sheriff Viles of Show
hogan. and delivered to Deputy Sheriff
McNally. The object in bringing her to
this city was announced in the journal.
Yesterday morning. for the purpose of
arraigning her as an accomplice witt
her husband.
To the Journal she said that she un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
The tooth ANNIVERSARY
OF Founding Of Baptist Church. South Thorn
aston, Celebrated. Tuesday.

Rockland. Oct 20-The Tooth anniver-
sary OF the Old Baptist church at South
Thomaston was celebrated, today. 1t is
the oldest Baptist church in Maine and
has had many eminent pastors since its
first organization in the barn of Oliver
Robbins. May y. 17l4. Many pastors and
church people We're in attenda nee at the
centennial celebration from all over the
county. The speakers included Rev W
.. Holman Rockland, Rev Sewall
Brown, St. George. Mrs. George Green
South Thomaston; Rev H. b. Woods,
Rockport, Rev. G. NJ. Preble. Camden:
Rev. j. II. Parshley Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. had violent nausea
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. /
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from trial of Hood's Sarsaparilla, that l
took several bottles and mean to always
keepit in the house. ! am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla = for pains in
the back, and after the grip. l gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
MRS. PETER BURBY, Leominster. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Maine Postal Chanqes.

Washington, Oct. 2O.-These Maine post
masters were appointed. Tuesday: il. |.
Monroe. Abbot. vice j. A. Monroe. r. II
Spinney. Aliens Mills. vice Albert Luce:
a. p, Sampson, Henderson. vice James
X: McClusky. Pease. Phippsburg
The post office at North Newport has
been discontinued, mail for there to be
sent to Corinna.
These changes are also announced.
Route 1431. Oxbow to Masardis Leave
Oxbow, Monday. Wednesday and Friday
at $50 a. Nj. Arrive at Masardis by II q,
A. NJ. Leave Masardis, Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday at l p. NJ Arrive at Ok
bow by 5 +. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Fire al Mechanic Falls

Mechanic Falls, Oct. 20.-At about 93.
ings owned by Mrs. Nancy Keene
situated on Pine street The stable wa
burned, hut the two-story house was
saved. Loss. $1,000; Insurance. $500 oil
buildings and furniture. The fire
caught in the stable from cause I'M
known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Oct. 20-The following
Maine residents have been granted
pensions:
Original, John Macgregor. Togus;
Peter Tateroe. Togus. Additional,
Charles w. Towne. Berwick. Renewal.
Dwight p. Palmer, Belfast. Increase.
Jacob T. Crosby, Brewer; Charles H.
McGrath, North Guilford Restoration
and reissue. Newton f. Stowe, Mechanic
Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
LHE DEpREDATI0NS CONTINUE.
Strong Suspicion that Foster Nelson or Rest Of
Ganq Are Still at Work.

Clinton, Oct 20.-(SpeciaD. That
Foster Nelson has not and does not in
tend to leave this section is evidenced
by the fact that he was seen about his
house, Sunday morning, in company
with his brother Wallace. Information
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21
Waldo County Court Conyenes.

Belfast, Oct. 20-The October term OF
the Waldo county supreme judicial
court convened today Judge Enoch Fos-
ter presiding. A new grand jury re
ports this term. There are eight old
civil and Is criminal cases on the docket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-21

Cured cough left after lung fever,
with two bottles.s Mrs. Lizzie Burns
Barclay, Sangamon Co, Ills. writes as
follows: Il think DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is truly an excellent remedy for
coughs left from lung fever, as two
bottles entirely cured my daughter