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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-11

Valuable Building Lots
ON MIDDLE STREET.
late 4he site Of Woods Hotel. e.
AT AUCTION

administrator Sale.
DUIsSUANT 10 license from the Probate Can't
Il for the County of Cumberland, the subscribe
as Administ ator with the VIII annexed Of Job !,
H. Wood, Ia of Portland, in said ounsy viii offer
for sale, OF public auaiion Saturday, the 18Th dav
Of October next at O'Clock in the forenoon all the
right title and ntets which Wood had at the date
OF his deeetse In and - that valuable parcel land
situated the south side OF Middle Street, POrE ID
the site Of the late building known as Woods H1s
extending from Silver Street to the late Willow
Street, now widened. and forming part OF Pearl
Street exen ed-tcgeher with all the rights, title
and interest which the subscriber, in Lis individual
capacity, has in the same premises. - ....
This parcel OF land has ninety-iive and half feet
on Middle street, by one hundred and ninety four
feet depth-containlng very nearly nineteen thou
sand square feet, " IN an aggregate OF five hundr,
and seyenty-tive feet OF street front.
The late widening of VIII ow str ct and its eonnec-
ton with Pearl street, 10 make continuous
street quite the city, has added much 10 the
capabilities OF this property. ri
Several inst class improvements, already going
forward IN part OF Middle street will make this
property more de-lablc tor business purposes than
ever before. ... -.i -.
The sale is TO include all the foundations and floors
now on the lot, but other parts Of the late build
ing.-Sale on the premises. Terms cash on the de-
livery Of deed. JOSEPH IISLEY.
Portland. Sept. II, 1866. w3ws7 sep22dtd
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Atendeu with The following symptoms
Indisposition to Exertion Toss OF Power, Loss Of
Memory, Difficulty OF Breathing. General Weakness,
Horror Of Disease, Weak Nerves, Trembling, Dread
full horror of DEATH Night Sweats, Cold Feet, Wake
funess, Dimness Of Vision, Languor, Universal las
situde, OF the Muscular System, Often enormous
Appetite with Dyspeptic Symptoms Hot Hands,
Flushing OF the Body, Dryness of the Skin. Palled
Coun enance and Eruptions on the face Pain IN the
Back, Heaviness OF the Eyelids, Frequently Black
spots flying before the eyes with temporary suffusion
and loss of Sight, Want Attention. Great Mobility,
Restessness, with Horror of Society. Nothing is
more desirable to such Patients than Solitude, and
nothing they more dread for fear OF themselves no
repose Of Manner, 10 earnestness, no Speculation,
but hurried Transition from one question to anoth-
These symptoms il allowed to 90 on,-which this
Medicine invariably removes-soon follow Loss Of
Iosctr, Fatuty, and EpHcptic Fits in one Of which
the Patient may expire. 3hEat
During the Superintendent of DIR. Wilson, lat the
Bloomingdale Asylum, this sad result occurred in
two patients reason had for time left them, and
both di of epilepsy. They were of both sexes and
about twenty years of age.
Who can say that the excuses are not frequently
followed by those dreiul diseases hasaaify and Con-
sumption? The records Of the Insane Asyl,.nes and
the melancholy deaths by Consumption, bear ample
witness to the truth Of thee assertions. In Lunatic
Asyiums the most melancholy exhibition appears
The countenance is actually sodden and quite desti-
tute-neither Mirth Grief ever visits it. Should
sound Of the voice occur, it is rarely articulate.
sWith woeful measures, wan Dspair
Low sullen sounds his grief beguiled.' Il. t.
Whilst we regret the existence OF the above diseases
and symptoms we are prepared to offer an invaua-
HE Gift of chemistry for the removal of the conse
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Portland. and can be consulted at her Office, No. II
Clapps block.
Certificates OF Cures.
in the form, by Mrs. Manchester. have been
to New York and Boston, have paid out large sums OF
money, and benefited, but in most all cas-
es made worse. i saw Mrs NJ. in june. She told me
my case was bad one, the tubes in the throat and
upper parts of the lungs had become very much a-
fected, all of which know was the case / com
menced taking her medicine in June and can truly
say that am now well man. l am q trader and IN
Tie habit OF talking great deal, and her curing me
viii be the means OF hundreds of dollars in my pock
cts, as now can talk without hurting me. Go and
consult her, and you will he perfectly satisfied
S. III. STEPHENS, Belfast, Ne.
MRs. MANCIIESFER-Dcar Madam when you
were in Bangor last summer called to see you with
child of mine that had been sick for four years. 1
hal taken her to number of physicians and none
examined her case, and told exactly her symlp-
toms from the cOmlnenc ement OF her sickness, which
were very peculiar; also told mo that there was
something alive in her, and also said there
Der OF them, and told me that she drank them from
rain-water cistern. You said that you would not
warrant cure, but would try and do the best YOU
could for her. She commenced taking your medicine
in August last, and from that time until December
tho child has passed OF large Quantities of what we
call Iodpoies, from rain-water, and think and am
certain that the child must have died had il not been
for you. And advise everybody to see Mrs. Man
chester, for know that she has the power OF know
PHYSICIAN thst have ever heard OF My child is now
perfectly healthy. Please have this published, and
let the world know that there is one who practises
what they profess to.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
George Il. MARTIN,
MARY Il. MARTIN.
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N. Blades desiring may consult one of their
own sex. A lady of experience in constant attend
ance. ...-5., II = SON sjan1 .1S65JGw 7
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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DR.. w. N. DEFINING.
Medical. Elect1ician
III MIDDLE STREET.
Nearly Opposite the Umiaed States ID osel

III MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite thc Unisca States Hotel
VNTHEkE he would respectfully announce to
w citizens OF Portland and vicinity, that he
permanently located IN this city. During the three
years have been in this city, have cured some
of the worst forms OF disease in persons who have
tried other forms OF treatment in vain, and curing
patients in short time that the Question is otter
asked do they stay cured? To answer this question
we will say that all that do not stay cured, we
doctor the second time without charge.
DIR. d. has been practical Electrician for twenty
Eecriey IS peTlecty aspted 70 eSponic
the form OF nervous sick headache; neuralsa II
the head meek, or extremities; consumption wher
in the acute stages where the lungs are not FULLY
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism, scrotla hiI
diseases, white swengs, spinal diseases, curvature
of the spine, contracted muscles distor. Ell limbs
palsy paralysis ST. Vitas' Dance. deafness SIAM
mering or hesitancy Of speech, dyspepsia, indiges-
every case that can be presented; asthma bronchi-
ts, structures Of the chest, and all forms Of female
Complaints.
By Electricity
The Rheumatic the equity, the lame and the law
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ity of youth; the heated brain is cooled the FROST
bitten limbs restored, the uncOuth deiOImtes rc-
strength the Blind made to see, the deal to hear and
the palsed form to move upright; the temishes Of
ySSts Are o tSs the eel Lie
active circulation maintained. t
fiA ri.l LAD les
Who have cold hanGs ana ieet weak stomacLs la,n-
ana weak backs; nervous and sick headache; diz 81
ness and swimming in the head, with indigestion and
constipation OF the bowels pain in the side and back;
leucorrhasa, Tor whitesl; falling of the womb with in
ternal cancers; tum0rs, polypus, and all that long
train of diseases will lind in Electricity sure means
OF cure. For painful menstruation, too proillse
menstruaton, and all OF those long line OF troubles
with young ladies' Electricity is certain specific
and will, in short time, restore the sufferer to the
vigor OF health. stl
TEETH! TEETH! TEETH!
DIR. ID. still continues TO Extract Teeth by ELEC-
TRicIrY WITHOUT PAIN Persons having decayed
teeth stumps they wish to have removed for reset
| ting he would give polite invitation to call.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC Machines Tor sale
| for family use, with thorough instr lotions. ID
Dr. ID. can accommodate lew patients with board
| end treatment at his house. NJ
| Office hours from o'clock A. NJ. to 70 NJ; from
| to p. NJ, and to in the evening. tt n
| Consultation free. nov1ti
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MEDICAL.
DIR. j. b. HUGHES
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
No. II PyeJae Street.

VNIHERE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at all
hours daily, and from A. NJ, to 9P. H.
DE- ID. addresses those who are suffering under the
impure connection or the terrible vice of selabuse.
Deyoting his entire time that particular branch of
the medical profession he feels warranted in GUAR
ANTEEING CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing or recently contracted entirely removing the
dregs OF disease from the system, and making per-
feet and PERMANENT CURE.
lie would call the attention of the afflicted to the
TACT OF his longstanding and we-earnsd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and
cess. tErlf "a t.a.f u
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY,
For sale or to Let.

TT embraces good water power, convenient machin-
/ cry, shop for lack-smthing, painting, trimming
and harness making; plenty of seasoned lumber.
rare chance for an enterprisng man with some eaP-
tai to make good business. The location Is within
10 miles of Mechanic Falls, or Of water communi-
cation with Portland The shops are all stocked for
the business. Address subscriber or $. 3. Browne,
Webb's Mills. NJ urpp
oct2-df rI ~ M "A>oD'
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HENRY BAILEY, & 90. Gn UsLNsu
House and Land at Ferry Village
At Auction.

ON WEDNESDAY, Oct. II, at II O'clock A. NJ.
" at Ferry Village, Cape Elizabeth, we shall sell
the two story wooden House on Front Street, known
as the Strout House. 1t Is finished throughout; II
painted rooms; good cellar, good water, and the
,ouse IN good repair inside and out; very desirable
ppoPerty' The lot is large and valuable. Terms lib
Oct IN HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers
e'. ~. ia rtrs-sr 176 Fore Street.
hoiise and Land at Auction.
In Oct 18th, at 3ocloc', ON The prem
al the cnns y s su the two storied house and lot
ho,ss ~ T.; Ur o. Daniorth and Maple streets said
anu ~ u, perfect repair with eight nsbed rooms
625. HENRY Rail IN ~sst tC Lot a feet by
oet9dtd w., Aucnoneers Z
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Counties, Pensions, Prize Money
And al other Government claims prosecuted by
E1ae2y Dc -D9ls7l12saO7ltJ.

AT No. = Ciapp's Block. opposite City Hail.
Treasury certificates clsled, and pensions collected
GEO Il. EMERY. ID. ii. DRUMMOND.
Mcssrs. Emery IL Drumm0nd have formed q gene
raj copartnership. and will also attend promptly to
Ill business entrusted to them Attorneys or Coun-
selIorS 1T Law augG-ltf
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N MN EtectxC 4HeufcUS I51tTWUl'V,
TO THE LADIES'. YAH.
DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies'. who
need medical adviser, TO call at his rooms No. IA
Preble Street, which they will find arranged for their
especial accommodations. aypst s5aaS
Dr. H Eclectic Ren0yating Medicines are unrival-
LED IN eicacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is speciljc and
certain of producing relief in short time
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of OBJ
sfruetons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t is purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least to the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times - q = ~ :
Sent to any part OF the country, with full directions
by addressing g -f1DR. HUGHES
No. II Preble Street, Portland
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A RCTIITECTURFi q ENGINEERING
IA Messfs. ANDERSON. BONNELLS & CO.. have
made arrangements with Mr.. STEAD, an Architect
OF established reputation. and will in future carry
ties intending build are invited 10 cali at their
office, No, 306 Congress street. and examine elevaA
tons and plans OF churches, banks stores blocks OF
buildings &c. j IL
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Caution to the Public.


Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out for general should have
their efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies lit him for all the duties he must
fulfill yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and cure-als, purporng to be the best in the world
which are not only useless, but always Injurious
Inc unfortunate should be PARTICULAR in selecting
his physician, 1t is laentable yet incontrovertl-
BILE fact that many syphilitic patients are made mis-
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatnent
from experienced physicians in general practice; for
point generally conceded by the hest
phei D. that the study and management of these come
plants should engross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful i'm their treat
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi-
uoncr having neither opportunity nor time to maxi
himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursues one system OF treatment, in most cases max
ing an indiscrmnate of that antiquated and dan
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
faaE agsf- saFH sswEsE
Have Con fidence.
All who have committed an excess of any kind
whether 1t be the solitary vice of YOUTH OF the sting
ing febuke OF misplaced confidence in maturer years.
SEEK FOR AN ANTIDoTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches and Lasstute and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton I
are the Barometer to the whole systein
do not wait for the contamination that is sure to fol-
low; do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for Is
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty Z =
and Complexion.
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v POrtlNnd LountE,.,f.

Orders received at the Office Of the Forest CITY
Dye House, No. 315 Congress Street.
Notice is hereby given that the Portland Laundry
has been reopened by the subscriber, who has been
many years connected with the well known Chelsea
Dye House and Laundry, and with the experience
thus acquired he is prepared to do all descrip-
tons of Laundry work in a satisfactory manner.
jy96m A. T. CRAWLEY, Agent
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MEDICAL.
The Ere, Ear, Catarrh
III II o A T..
SSN
Mrs. Manchester
THE INDEPENDENT
CLA IR Y D YANTy
AND
Eclectic Phusici0n I
Certificates of Cures.

From Gis Broadway, New York, has returned 10
Portland and can be consulted at her office, No. II
Capp's block.
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Brick machines !!

n III OCFO1 '1ACJCTCCTEHS
The undersigned maau acture
Blake's Patent Brick Machines,
and believe them to he the bost Brick Machine in use
for several asons; 1st their simplicity Of construc
tion rendering them sure In their oper and not
liable to get out of repair 2nd the amount OF work
done by each machine daily, and finally, the low
price tor which they are sold. D bIrII -
These M chimes are the only ones used by the Bay
State Brick Company OF Boston, In their extensive
Brick Yards where $50 M manufactured in a day
by each machine, turning out ~ M in about eight
| hours. f.fEt =
| We also manufacture
Blake's Patent Steam Pumps,
which was used to feed the boiler in the late
Mechanics Exhibition, and received a Medal. The
Committee OF Examination say OF 1t, that he ar
raDgemcns OF the valves Is such that the steam Is
always In communication with the piston in one end
the other Of the cylinder which renders II certain
an positive in desperation. l1-.- =
f...l5.... 80. GEO. F. BLAKE & Co.,
sep12d3m II Province st. Boston,
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SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
Medical I,ui3.ma,.y,
TO THE LADIES.

Next door to the Preble House,
eS Send a Stamp for Circular.
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RIVER NEWS.
River and WeatI,er.

We had another nice, warm rain, during
Tuesday night, and until 8 O'Clock yester-
day morning, after which the clouds grew
thin and the sun at times shone out, bright
and warm. The river continues to recede
steadily, having fallen about fifteen inches
during the twenty -four hours ending last
avatAirscr. 49, - - - -. -. .
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day. At Pittsburgh last night the river
was stationary with AZ feet in the channel
twenty-four hours ending last night, with
10 feet hence to louisville. The falls are
navigable for small steamers.
The Darling, Captain Alcoke, dropped
down to the levee last evening. She pre-
scented "a magnificent appearance as she
passed the wharf with all her colors flying
thr0ugh0uti she has ALSO taken out her
tubulars and inserted instead double fine
boilers. m rf.vsfE
a regular line of st. Louis packets was
) organized yesterday, comprising the Lady
Franklin, Emperor, New York, Sherman
and Nightingale. Rsag@ ae
The Louisville Democrat of Tuesday says:
The river at this point continues to fall,
with six feet nine inches water in the canal
by the mark last evening, and four feet
nine inches in the pass ON the falls, for de-
scending boats. The decline since our last
REPORT at the head of the falls was nine
inches, or a little over two feet at Portland.
The steamer ST. Nicholas, ON her last
down trip from Bayou Sara to New Orleans,
was hailed at st. James's Church, parish OF
st. James and after making the landing,
was agreeably surprised by the Rev. Father
L. Vignonet, Mr. j. A. Gaudet and Mrs n.
Boeuf, besides over four hundred other la
dies and gentlemen, who all desired to visit
the boat in order to re-chfisten her in the
new trade. After remaining on board for
a short time, Captain 5. Heno, the COM
mander, and Mr.. ohm G. Libano, the clerk,
q left nothing undOne to give them hearty
welcome. After partaking of q large COLA
ton the st. Nicholas was re-chrisiened in
her new trade, Mr.. j. A. Gaudet and Mrs.
n. Leboeuf being the sponsors. After the
ceremonies We're performed the St. NichO-
las left the landing.
NEW AIBAxY.-The Commercial OF. Tues
day says:
We learn that the Sunday school folks
around Evansville expect to charter a boat
to bring them 20 this city, TO attend the
Sunday School Convention, to be held here
on the 5th proximo.
That is an arrangement of Bro. "splint-
ers'." alias John F. Glover, wen bet. He
was at New Albany the other day, and such
is his zeal in the sunday School cause, that
newitl bring boat for the occasion; if one
sto be chartered.
we regret to learn that Mr.. Henry Walk
or the efficient clerk on board II. h, Dun
kerson & Co.'S wharf-boat, went nome
sick. yesterday afternoon. We hope 10 see
Harry about soon, attending to his usual
duties.
sr. LouIs.-The Democrat Of Tuesday
says:
ant business brisk. and tonnage in sui
fcient supply. Most of the wharf wa,
cFamTned falf of freight yesterday, so thai
horses and drays were stalled at times
Great receipts of grain from the North
Considerable purchases were made OF
Change, for Southern shipments, and the
Governor Sharkey for the Arkansas, anc
eother boats laid over to fill out this morn
ing. All the Upper streams are falling
Arkansas and White Rivers are both fall
ing, and are in good order.
The Paducah Herald Of Saturday says;
The steamer Charmer has laid up a
Evansville to put in a new set of boilers
She came down as far as Henderson, an'
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Arrivals and Departures.

The arrivals and departures since our
last report closed were the Pink varbIe,
Louisville to Eastport; Anglo Saxon, Gin
cinnati to Arkansas River; Leonora No. .,
Memphis to Cincinnati; Yorktown, Pitts
:, burg to st. Louis; Virginia, New Orleans
to Louisville; Argosy, to Nashville; Ar
rnada, to Cairo; Ella Faber, Louisville and
~af,,rr tf-ts s
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The continued rain of Tuesday night has
increased the mud on the wharf, and in
hmany places it is very deep. There was
not a large amount of business done on.
the Leyee yesterday The Pink Marble
q passed down Tuesday evening for PASSPORT,
& with a very moderate trip.-.......The anglo
2 Saxon, for Arkansas River, had a good
-.lload......sThe Yorktown had a fine trip
! and discharged a considerable amount of
8 freight here, including a large lotio nails
"a for RagOn1 & Deckey ........ The Beonora was
about half full~.s...The Virginia was nearly
light. and was making excellent ti1ne.........
The Ella Faber was full of people, with a
moderate freight list.-....... The Arnadaw was
receiving fair amount of freight up to the
hour of her departure The IArgosy left
during Tuesday night for Nashville, with
a big trip ......-We regret to learn that our
excellent young friend, Harry Walker,
now employed with r. X. Dunkerson 4
Co., New Albany, is sick We hope to hear
OF his speedy recovery ....--.The Upper
Mississippi issaid TO be again rising and
above Rock Island is now about up to
high-water mark of last year. We hope
our ST. Louis friends did not congratulate
themselves too early on the decline ~
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INSURANCE.
Evansville Insurance Co.

AUTHORIZED CAPIrAL-.............slso 00.eeo
PAID UP CAPITAI-.........--....-.... &esepo
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had to return, ON account of a leak in her
boilers. fs-sa aef8 ..sfss.i agF
Nary new boilers, Herald, only patch
on the old ones. Your informant evidently
had an interest to subserve adverse to
Charmer and the Evansville Packet Com
pany. 9ta Bra n5ssae ts saqes,sa via 81
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Boats Leaving To-Day.

For CAIRo.-The fleet and elegant boat
Charmer, Captain Billy South, with Willie
Fowler in the Office, both popular and POI
lite gentlemen, goes to Cairo at 2 O'Clock
to-day. Give her a fs1llness of freight and
passengers.
For LoUIsyILLE.-The popular and tidy
John T. McCombs, with Pap" NIcCombs
in command, is the regular mail boat, for
Louisville to-day. She has excellent pas
senger appointments and very attentive
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The renowned Morning Star also goes to
Louisville from Memphis to-day, with all
her brilliant beauty and gorgeous appoint
ments, Captain Dallis and Frank Bank
smith are her elegant officers.
For MEMPHIs.-The famous Liberty No.
2. the paragon OF western steamboats,, will
go to Memphis to-day in charge of those
genial and universally esteemed gentle
men and model officers, Captain Sam.
Archer and Ed. Judge. A trip to Memphis
and back on the Liberty No. ? would be a
life delight"
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THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
Express Business

aa isai aga9aL eds - saGs'
.a sI 80 a.s7 Esgssi aawsma
at all the mail landings between Louisville
and Cairo. Tariff of Freights very low.
Patronage is respectfully solicited.
april 8dtf
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HTRAM NELSON,

Has permanently located his Auction
Room at
~ No. IS MAIN STREET,
{Opposite the Washington House,, where
he will attend to all kinds OF Auction bust
ness: To the selling of MERCHANDISE, Wag-
ons Carriages, Horses, and Real Estate.
Auction Days-TUEsDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY of each week. Cash advances
on consiRnfnents. Refers to all the citi-
zens of Evansville who know him. Will
give his whole tine to his business. apl4