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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-10-03

los sALE-A good driving horse for sale
a will be sold cheap if sold at once, at WEND-
LING'S STABLE, No. 81 Green st. oct2-1
ESOR SALE ON MACKEY'S IsLASD.-
IL Building lots; also lots suitable for market
gardens; is island can be reached by carriage at
low tide. Apply to FRANCIS GUSHING, Cushing's
Island. sep29
RpIRDS FOR sALE-A Java Sparrow, Non
~ pareil and Canary, all singers; also lot of
stuffed birds cheap. Call on CHAS. X. TAYLOR,
213 York st. eep29-1
EsOR sAEE-One of the best situated lots on
L. Diamond Island; any one thit king of purchas-
ing lot will find it to their advantage to examine
this one before buying elsewhere. Address f. L.
SHAW. 1925 Congress IT,, City. sep27-1
EARM FOR sALE-A farm of thirteen
IL acres, three miles from Portland; good tillage
land and pasture and small orchard; two story
house and ample barn; water in house and barn.
Would exchange for city property. Enquire of j.
G. PROCTOR, SO Exchange st. sep23 2
EyOR sAL e CHEA P-Nearly new schooner
boat at Ferry Village; centreboard. decked, 80
feet long, 10 feet beam able and well found. Par.
ticuiars of d. l.. COOK. 6o4 Fore sS.s Portland,
Me- aAD1t-3
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Special Rates for the Campaign,

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LOST AND FOUND.

r OSF-On Sunday forenoon on Danforth or
~ State street. a small cameo pin. The 1Bder
win be suitably rewarded by leav ng it at No IT'S
Danfort tn street. sep2o-1
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TO LET.

G1ORES In the Thompson block, Nos. lit, 119
~ 121 and 1913 Middle street, a few d. ors below
the post office; fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business, with light finished, airy Easements. Rent
reasonable. Inquire of 81. e. THOMPSON, No. 1874
Bracket street Portland, Me. ian14dtf
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Room- TO Let.
TO re LET.

E,OR RENT-one large furnished front room
T. TIA CONGRESS ST. oct1-1
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a rsmous whIst ausrtstts.


The greatest whist quartette in Wash.
ington for many years was that made up
Of Garfield, Frye. Randall and Alexander
II. Stephens. The House Committee
ON Rules. Of which they were members,
met at Long Branch in the summer OF
1878. They began playing there, Frye
and Stephens against Garfield and Ran
dali. stephens played wonderful
game. Bolstered up with pillows in his
chair, be would sit by the hour without
becoming wearied. After the first two
or three turns he had an unfailing power
Of telling where the card was held He
hated to have poor partner, for it dis
iurbed his calculations, but with Frye
he was always content aud serene Frye
Is a strong, impulsiye player. When
winning his face beams like cLii's,
but once behind and ii becomes serious
affair. Then he is uneasy and restless
until few lucky deals put him ahead
again. Stephens and Frye were in ex.
cellent contrast. for the former never
took the slightest interest,
snve as his eyes lighted up occasionally
at remarkably strong suit. Randall,
in whist as everywhere else, Is cold and
calculating He does not play scientific |
game, but well.sustained one, and is q |
safe partner. You can see that the four |
were pretty well balanced. But Frye |
and Stephens won. Frye was fortunate
and Stephens skillful. Troy Times.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-31
American Legion of Honor.

SANITY COUNCIL No. 664, meets First and Third
fhursday evenings OF each month at Good Tenn
plars Hail.
Visiting Companions always welcome.
d. r. PAYNE, Commander
c. @. WILLNAN. Secretary. ap5-3m
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Four hundred ,bopsanJ oIlioators

Four hundred thousand alligators, 1t
is estimated, were. killed in Florida.
during the past year, to supply the de-
mand for alligator-skin articles Of all
kinds, which are said TO be well nigh
indesiruclible, besides articles Of jewelry,
manufactured from the teeth. This new
business is said to give employment to
over 1000 people, in various parts of the
south, the skins being worth from 20 to
80 cents each and to the merchants from
81 to 81 each, according to the quality.
A few years ago alligator skins were u
novelty, now there are over dozen tan
neries in the United States engaged ex-
elusively in tanning these hides.
The teeth are in demand in England and
in France. where they are manufactured
into jewelry. -Paiatka News.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-31
RANCH FOR SALE.

l4,0OO Acres Of fine and suitable foi
colony purposes. Price, sl2.50 per acre. En-.
quire Of s. SMITH,
81 Daily street, East Los Angeles.
ap24 I'm
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Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnershp
heretofore existing between +. L. Rios and
James Barnett, as proprietors Of the st. Antho-
ny Saloon, In the city Of los Angelo is hereby
dissolved by mutual consent, \. L. Ries retiring
from said business Messrs Barnett and Solo
mon being in charge OF said ssloc will collect
and pay all bills Of said firm (of Ries & Barnett)
from and after this date.
JAMES BARNETT.
+. L. RIER
Los Angeles May 2lst, lss4 my24 sw
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good paying business for sale at Santa
Monica Call at Sc corner Los Angeles and
Commercial streets, Los Angeles. mls-lw
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K. Of P.

OLIVE LoDes No. % Meet first and third
THURSDAYS in the month at Odd Fellows Hall
p o. Building. Sojourning Knights invited.
J. X. SUMMERS, c. C.
B A. YoRBA. X. Of r. and s. jal-ly
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Decoration Day in New York.

New YORK, May 80 The programme
OF the decoration OF graves, parades, ora
tions, etc, was carried out in this city
on grand scale.
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FOR SALE.
Fifty-Seven Acres of Choice Lane
FOR SALE.

One OF the prettiest and best home places in
Los Angeles owners business requires him to
go East. Orange orchard in full bearing also
peach orchard, walnuts, pears, applies, vines and
ornamental shrubbery. Net income s1500 to
s2Ooox from orchards Elegant house Of ten
rooms; hot and cold water and gas throughout
cottage. barns and outbuildings in perfect order
Good well and windmill. Cost Of irrigation, 81
per annum. Two street car lines and ten min
utes' drive from the Postoffice.
For further particulars address
mye-lm IA. o." Box $50, City.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-31

The first performance OF the May
musical festival took place in Chicago
last night in the presence OF the largest
audience that has ever assembled in that
city.
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Lots lo53xr7S feet at 5000
each.
Fine Corner, fronting east
on a 100 foot street I78
teet, by 2lI feet on a 60
foot street, for 5000.
lao feet corner New High
and Franklin streets, with
three cottages, $l6,5oo.
Lot -, Block X, M ,tt tract,
on Pearl, between Second
and Third streets, 6o6i65,
$25o
Lot west side Carlisle St.
i'll Cells Vineyard, 5oxl4o
to 2o-foot alley, $500.
East J of Lot %, Meserve
Il Loop Tract, 90 acres,
with line water right, Po-
mona, $1,000.
SO acres. one mile from Sc.
pulveda Station and ad-
joining San Rafael foot
hills; ten acres has water
right, $500.
$50 acres in Travis Tract at
Orange, subdivided into 20
to 40 acre lots, at from $25
to SOS per acre, with wa
ter right.
A large amount of land in
Antelope Valley at SIS per
acre. Come and see it.
I7oxIo5 feet on Olive street.
near Temple street, at$2o
per front foot.
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Eagle Corps, N. @. @.

REGULAR meetings at the Armory, Cour
street, every Friday evening at O'Clock.
W. II. II. RUSSELL.
Captain Commanding
q. A. kErLfR. First Sargent ie24.tf
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severe Frosts in Canada.

TORONTO. May 3O.-There were heavy
frosts again last night throughout Can
ada Great damage was done to crops.
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Los Angeles Lodge No. 1926, K. of h.

Regular meetings Of the above Lodge are held
every "Wednesday evening ut Old Masonic Hall
Spring street. Visiting brothers are cordially in
vited TO attend II. C. AUSTIN
mz Dictator.
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Masonic Notice,

w Los ANGELES LoDaE No. AZ. r. "A.
M M.-Thc stated meetings Of this Lodg
" \are held on the first MONDAY Of each
month at 7:30 P. NJ. Members OF Pentalpha No
cordially invited.
By order Of the W.. Nj.
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Accounting for the MIX In the
GOcOanut

PARIS, May 30 Rochefort, editor of
L n ra. u cant, continues his violent
attacks upon General Grant 1t is re.
ported his reason is Grant refused to re-
ceiye him when in America.
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Predictions Of Biains'- chances.

WASHINGTON, May 30.z-It was re-
ported here on excellent authority from
Chicago to-day, that all signs there Look
toa compromise ON the organza ioi ef
the Republican National Convention OF
delegates who favor Blaine, Logan and
Sherman for President. II this is true
it is the opinion of the best informed
politicians here that Blaine will be
chosen on the third or fourth ballot, he
having the largest vote except Presi-
dent Arthur
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-31
Destructive FrOsts in Eastern
Ohio.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 30 Reports
from Eastern Ohio and Western Indiana
say severe damage was done to early
vegetables and fruits by heavy frosts the
past two nights. In some sections ice
formed quarter OF an inch thick.
Farmers report corn, wheat, potatoes
and tomatoes badly frozen.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-31
Epson Races.

LoNDoS, May 3O,-The great race of
three year, old titles for the Oak stakes
was run on EPSON Downs to-day and
won by Baird's bay filly, Busybody, win
ner of the 1000 guineas stakes. Peck's
bay tilly Superba was second, John Will
loughbys chestnut filly Queen Adelaide
third
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TO THE PUBLIC:

TO The PUBLIC
We have this day reduced the prices on the
following;
STRICTLY CASH.
st. Louis Lead Collier brandy ,. 60 60 per cwt
Germania Lead d....................s6 SO. 40 per cwt
Boiled Linseed Oil, strictly pure, in
gallon cans. ns..,..................72 72lc per gal
Boiled Linseed Oil, strictly pure, in
less than 8 gallons. ns..............,.7 .75c per gal
Raw Linseed oil, strictly pure, in /
gallon cans. s........,.............7 zoe per gal
Raw Linseed Oil strictly pnre, in
lsss than gallon can. .......... 75c per gal
Eastern Turpenine, in gal cans SOC per gal
Eastern Turpentine, in less than 3
gallon cans. go. ,.....:,...,.,.65 65c per gal
Dry Colors, Yellow Ochre, Venetian
Red, Princess, Metallic, kalsOmine
and Paris White e................ Sc per ID
We also have reduced the prices OIL Show
Cases, Wall Paper, ETC. We solicit your kind
order.
Yours respectfully,
Raphael l. SchleSinger,
Is N. Main st.. Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles, April 8, 1884 u
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LATE TELEGRAMS.
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.I
memorial Day In san Francisco

DAN tbAStiHtus hh1 Du- ne ftu
eral, State and municipal Offices were
closed to-day in observance of Memorial
Day. There was also general suspeu.
sion Of business. The procession this
morning consisted Of military and civic
societies. The q. A. X. companies pro.
ceeded to the graves, where appropriate
services were held. Minute guns were
fired over the graves of soldiers by de.
tachments OF the u. 5. Army.
Assembling or the Hosts.
CHICAGO. May 30 49, This morning
trains brought in portion Of the Iowa
delegation, throe members from the South
Carolina delegation. and six OF the Texas
delegation. Beyond a few scattering
d legates from Ohio and Kentucky, and
the arrival Of portion of the Illinois
delegation. the above constitutes the
only additions made to the few who bad
arrived during the two preceding days
From New York, Pennsylvania and the
National Capitol, however, came
a large addition as the advance
guard Of those interested in
the outcome Of the National Conven.
tion, but who form no part of its work.
ing body. Their presence, however, has
impaired great life to the preliminary
skirmishing, and for the first time the
hotels art taking on the air OF activity
shown by them tor week prior to the
convention of four years ago Headqnar.
ters were opened this morning for the
Arthur and Baine forces. Those of Gen.
Logan have been in existence for some
days. The remainder Of the Iowa dele.
CATION will arrive tomorrow morning, ut
which time tho Californians also put in
an appearance. An organization Of the
State delegations will he given to NOR.
row afternoon. in the case of those
which have full representation in the
city. The weather which has been cold
and raw the past three days, grew warm
to-day, and il the present temperature
ia maintained will prove perfect for Con.
vention purposes There were add
tional arrivals this afternoon, and among
the more prominent were Galusha Grow,
Of Pennsylvania, mentioned rs Chair
man Of the Convention. Congressman
Thomas Bayne and three other accred-
tied Pennsylvania delegates are also
here Andrew d. White. Of New York,
arrived in advance Of the main body oi |
his delegation. Judge Foraker, G. W,
Moulton and Amos Smith, who repre-
sent the ven guard OF the sherman dele.
cation, arrived this afternoon.
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REMOVAL,

The Continental Oil and Transportation Com
pany (E. A. Edwards, Manager) have removed
their Office into the Hardware store OF Lacy,
Viereck 4 Co., No. I2l Los Angeles street.
fH'Telephone No. 1lS as before. mhbtf
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DAILY HERALD.
WEEKLY HERALD
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING

Adyertisen snts inserted at reasonable rate
Job Work done 10 compete with saf Francisco
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FOR SALE.

Seven hundred and thirty acres Of fine farming
land, convenient to Cucamonga Station. VIII
be sold at bargain II applied for soon to
WIN. THORPE,
apltf No 9 Court street, Los Angeles
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Another Brutal Murderer Swings

ST. LOUIS, May 20. William Brown,
colored, was executed this morning at
Belleville, Ill. Brown murdered ped
dler named Lavgne, poor crippled
Russian exile, whom he induced to re-
main all night in his hut near Cohokia,
ILL.,, February Goth He Drained Lavigne
with an axe md then mutIated the body
by chopping it into pieces. He burned
the head, hands and feet aud buried
what remained.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12
Music Books for the Saa-Side.
DO not forget to take NTH you to the Seaside Noun
tain or other Summer Resort, a fe,u
CHOICE MUSIC BOOKS.
TO SING.

10 SING.
Gems of English Song, 1872; or Minstrel
Songs, Old and New, (S2); or American Col
lege song Book, $50; or WAR SONGS, go
cts.G or Rhymes and Tunes, (S1.25). This last
is choice collection of Home Songs
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12

At last we have Mr.. Tilden's letter posi-
lively declining TO be considered candidate
for President. Having kept his party in
doubt about his purpose, and 10 confusion
regarding It's action, for year or more, he
now definitely withdraws, aud breaks in
pieces he harmony which coming by
concentration upon the sold ticket" A
great par. Of the letter consists of a rehearsal
of what he said four years age, and the rest
is a reitera,ion of bis conviction that be is a
Reformer in poor health. In conclusion be
submits to the will Of God, which 1t may be
thought had been made pretty clear to him
several years ago. He names 10 heir of his
political capital but it may be that he has ar
ranged that busioess privately with the man
ayers of the Democratic party. This is the
end of the nonsense about the ''old ticket,
and The Democratic party has three weeks
III which to collect its thoughts and get
ready to begin to agree about what it will
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CITY ADvERTIsEmENTs.
CITY OF PORTLAND.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE. y
lima Attn 1874


CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE, \
June 4th. 1884
YEyHE attention of househoders and all other per-
n sons is hereby called to Sections IL, 18, 10, 20
and 81 of the Health Ordinances Of the city, viz:
II. All house offal. whether consisting Of animal
or vegetable substances shall be deposited in con-
place, to be taken away BY such person persons
as shall be appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen
for that purpose
IS. city cart or other suitable vehicle shall be
provided and furnished with bell to give notice Of
its approach, which shall pass through all the
streets lanes and courts of the City not less than
twice In every week, to receive and carry away all
such house otfal as may have been accumulated In
the vessels aforesaid.
49, The Mayor and Aldermen shall appoint, an
nually, suitable person to take charge Of the cart
or vehicle mentioned in the preceding section, and
to collect and carry away the house otfal accumuiat
ed as aforesaid; and the person appointed may
appoint deputy when he may deem IL necessary.
20. All persons shall promptly deliver the offal
accumulated on their premises to the person ap-
pointed aforesaid to receive the same And II any
person shall neglect to provide suitable vessels for
hinder or delay the person appointed to receive
it, in the performance of his duty aforesaid he shall
forfeit and pay sum not less than two DOR more
than twenty dollars for each and every offence.
81. No person shall 60 about collecting any house
ofal, consisting Of animal vegetable substances
carry the same through any of the streets lanes
or courts of the city, except the persons appointed
as aforesaid, his deputy, under penalty of not
less than two nor more than twenty dollars for each
and every otfense.
The Mayor and Aldermen have appointed Abner
T. Smith to take charge of the cart carts for col
lection of h otfal according to said ordinances
Said Smith has provided suitable carts, painted
green. marked "House ohal, Health Department,
City of Portland" and given bonds for the faithful
performance of the duty assigned to him. Any ne
glect of duty his part should be promptly report
ed at my office, and am instructed to cause viola
lions of said ordinances to be prosecuted.
JOSEPH d. DECELLE, City Marshal:
jn9 diff
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to adopt as citizens Of Maine everyone of the
gentlemen who so well proved their kinship
in political relation with the majority here.
Hon. A. A. Strout responded eloquently
to the call of the chairman, and Ex-Governor
Conner was compelled to respond to The call
of the audience, which gave him rousing
reception. II was grand meeting from be-
ginning to end, and completely satisfactory
one. The campaign in this city has opened
with vigor that betokens excellent results.
There is no fear that interest in the election
of Mr.. Blaine will decline in Portland On
the contrary it will grow and become more
fervent as the campaign progre 4ses. The
meeting broke up with cheers for Blaine and
Logan and for Congressman Reed.
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Annual Meeting.

rE1HE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Cumberland Bone Company will be held at the
office Of the Company, 21s Union Wharf, Portland
je9 f. d. ELLIS Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12

The Court of Inquiry in the case of GEN.
eral Swain of the United States army has
recommended his trial by court martial and
the President has determined to approve the
recommendation. The developments in this
case aud in Others show acondition of things
in the army which calls for rigid application
of discipline.
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T I'll r p r. f. $ $.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
sations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for pubca-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12

One of the avowed objects of the meeting
of the New York Independents called for
next week is 'to make strong protest"
against the nominations of The National Re-
publican Convention. 1t is much easier TO
call meeting to make a strong protest than
to make the strong protest.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12

Henry Carey Baird has stepped down and
out from the Greenback party being disgust
ed with its free trade platform and its candi-
dates. He will support Mr.. Blaine, "the
most able and earnest protectionist among
public men in the United States.
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SUMMER RESORTS,
THE WALDO.

q Little Chebeague island, Portland Har-
yEs Dor, Me-, will be opened to the public June
lIIiSs! 9Th, 1884. This Island seven miles from
lsi Portland and in full view Of the city, is the
Eh131ss gem of "Casco Bay
The Hotel contains Sixty Sleeping Rooms Of good
size, Broad Halls, Spacious Dining Room and Par
throughout by Cas- Electric Bells in every room,
Pure Spring Water conducted into each story,
Drainage perfect Good Sea Bathing.
The situation of this Island gives superior facii-
ties for Sailing Boating, Shore and Deep Sea Fish
ing. Landing float for Boats with competent man
in charge. One two Cottages to let with board at
Hotel. new and commodious Steamer has been
built expressly for the convenience Of the guests of
"Ihe Waldo" and will regularly and directly be-
tween the City and Little Chebeague.
For information and terms address ''The Waldo, %
Portland, Maine. or enquire personally Of FRANK
LIN j. ROLLINS, ESQ.,, Secretary Of Little Chebea-
que Association, % Exchange St., Portland, Maine.
mav6eOd3m
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Goal Dealers.

NOtAee 10 GOAL OeaAefss
TVHE Committee ON Public Buildings will receive
IL sealed proposals until Wednesday, at noon
June IL, 1884, for eight hundred and fifty tons Of
best quality Lehigh coal (broken) and two hundred
and thirty-fve tons of best quality Lehigh coal
(egg size) 240 pounds to the ton, to be delivered
and put in and trimmed in the bins at such of the
Public Buildings and School Houses of the city, and
at such time may be designated the coal to be in
all respects of the best quality and in the best order
and well screened on the wharf before delivery, and
weighed and inspected by such weigher and inspec-
tor as the city may designate.
The committee reserves the right to reject any
and all bids not deemed for the interest of the city
Address proposals to
MARQUIS r. KING, Chairman.
June 10, 1884. jn1ldtf
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Special Rates for the Campaign
FIFTY CENTS A MONTH.

1.-THE Portland Daily PRESS is the largest daily
paper published in the State, and has the largest
circulation. At the special rates 1t is also the
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-12
MEETINGS.
Annual Meeting.

TNHE adjourned annual meeting of the Home for
n Aged Men for the election Of officers and for
the transaction of any other business that NAV le
gally come before it. will be held at Board of Trade
Rooms, Thursday afternoon, June 18th at O'clock
n4dtd II. T. FURBISH, Secretary
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TEN CENTS A MONTH.

The nomination of Blaine has forced TIL
den to throw up bis hand.