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The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
BAPTIST CONVENTION.
The proceedings OF the Last Day.

The convention was called to order yesterday
morning at 9:45 O'Clock, prayer meeting having
been held for an hour previous After singing.
nraver was offered by Rev. W. H. Spencer
The report of the committee on temperance was
read by Rev. Sewal Brown. The following reso-
lutions were reported which were adopted:
Besozped. That while legal and constitutional
prohibition is great aidt the final victory can only
be secured through the cooperation OF the pulpit
the platform the press and the ballot.
That we win not support with our votes for pub
lie office men who are not in sympathy with the
enforcement of prohibitory legislation
text books treating of the evils OF tntemperanc6
in the public schools of onr, State.
That we reaffirm our pledge of total aDstinenee.
That temperance in its true idea also includes
total abstinence from the use OF tobacco; that its
use by Christians is sin, the immense cost of this
Indulgence causing the Lords treasury to be large
That we recognize with gratitude the great work
doing by the Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion and most heartily bid it God speed
Rev Mr. Tufts of the committee on place and
preacher reported that invitations mad been re-
ceived from Bangor, Rockland and Sohth Paris.
1t was voted that the next session be held with
the church in Rockland.
Rev. I. NJ. Lord of Biddeford, was appointed TO
owen of Oakland, as alternate.
The report of the committee on publication was
read and accepted.
A committee was appointed consisting of Rev.
DIR. Kicker Rev. Mr.. Giddngs and Rev Mr. lis
leyto report next year with reference to the mis-
sion in charge of Rev. Mr.. Chipman
The convention voted to commend the work of
Rev. Mr.. Vinal among the smaller churches
Rev. DR.. Burrage invited continuance Of the
contributions towards q free bed IN the Maine
General Hospital. DR.. Burrage stated tnat he has
on hand already about 500. IL was voted that
Dr. Burrage give notice in the Advocate OF a day
when contributions may be taken n t.e c1nurches
tendance, PIT; State ministers, 81; visiting min
listers, 10; delegates, 40; life members, 10; lay.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
PERSONAL.


We regret to learn of the serious illness Of Al
derman John S. Russell. He Is suffering Win a
severe attack of liver trouble
Mr. A. v C,,rfier whose drawings and paint
ings gave SO much pleasure at the Portland Art
Club some weeks ago, will sail for Europe on the
10th, from Boston, in the steamer Seythia. He
will spend four years in Paris.
Dr.. Arthur c. Gibson, graduate OF Boveiurs
1888. and of the Maine Medical school this last
year, will sail from New York en- the 18th inst
for Germany where he viii pursue special course
in medicine. He is a native of Bangor.
A. w. Schenck, Geo. w Moore and son, Bos-
toni }. w. Philbrick and wife, Waterville; L r.
Lewis, Boston; VIM. Achson, Randolph, Mass. !;
Emma Lathrop, Beverly, Mass; A. w Hewett,
Boston, were AMONG the guests at the City Hotel
last night
Atthe Falmouth last night were A. L. Foster,
Buffalo, n. Y; Gen n. G. Thomas, U. S. Army;
Geo. c. Hess, Philadelphia DR.. W. Landan Bart,
Berlin, Germany; W. F. Russell, New York; DIR.
A. g. Young, Augusta; II. II. Morgan and wife,
New Bedford; L. n. Tryon, Westfeld,
The party in camp at Chain Lahes on Maehias
river are Ex-Governor Connor of Augusta, DR..
Amos Wilder of Augusta, Hon. George Walker of
Portland, DR. s. b. Hunter and II. r. Taylor, Esq.
of Machias, and several others. Several ladies are
in camp, the wives and daughters of the sports
men, They are having a fine time,
The many friends of E. " Hobart, will learn
with sorrow of his recent decease at his home in
Marlboro, Monmouth county, N. j., of Bright's
disease A gentleman sincere and ardent in his
Friendship, he endeared himself to all who knew
him. The members of the V. c. A. & p. C. will
miss his genial face his fund of anecdote and his
more than friendship, foi enc and all, and they
unite III offering Go the bereaved ones, their sin
cere and profound sympathy in their atiiction.
AT q meeting Of the BickEell family at Boston
Wednesday Rev. q. w. Bcknell, formerly of Port
land, offered prayer Then Edward Bicknell, rep
resenting the branch that went from Boston to
Maine, delivered the address Of greeting. In elo-
queid words he ecntrasted the appearance of
things and the aoings of men $50 years ago and
today. The Bicbnel family, he said has had its
part in all the events Of New England, and never
has it neglected its duty; then in closing he des-
cFibed the tolls and accomplishments of the faith
eTs who founded this nation.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
GOSPEL Temperance mission.

Last evening the scholars of the Mission Sab
bath school held their first meeting in the new
quarters. These meetings have been conducted
by the school for several winters and much good
has been done. In his opening address Rev. S. f.
Pearson recited several instances where these
children had been used for good He told about a
little girl who came to his home one morning cry
ing and said that her father had while intoxicated
beaten her mother. He gave her a pledge card
and told her to ask him daily until he signed it:
that the third day he did and is now a good tenn
perance man.
He said that while on Commercial street few
days ago he saw seven lads, the Oldest not more
than IA years old and all drunk. Hesappealed to
all present to exert an influence on the young.
The children of the school had very good pro-
gramme and after Mr.. Pearson made an appeal
eleven names were placed on the pledge. These
meetings will be continued every Thursday even
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TO the Honorable Beard OF COuHa-
ty Commissioners for the COuTi-
<nf s,gahBh

FEIHE undersigned, being more than one hundred
u citizens of said County of Cumberland here
by respectfully represent to your Honors, that
in their Judgment the public convenience
and necessity require the location of public high
way in the City of Portland, commencing at point
in the centre line of Commercial Street. near where
q line about four feet westerly from the easterly
side of private passage way at the head OF Porl-
land Pier crosses said line of Commercial street,
thence southeasterly down said Portland Pier TO
the end of said pier and into tide waters IN
said CITY a sufficient distance to give sufficient
depth Of water. and to provide a good and sub
stantial ferry way and landing therein, suitable
for the passage and accommodation of teams and
passengers as provided in Chapter 375 OF Special
Laws Of the year 1878, and in Chapter 495 of the
Special Laws of the year 1885
And said petitioners allege that double end
team ferry boat suitable for the carriage OF teams
and carriages has been put upon the Ferry route
from Cape Elizabeth to Portland, and said petition
further alege that responsible parties are ready
to secure the continuous operation OF said ferry TO
the satisfaction OF your Honors, as provided in
said last mentioned act
We, therefore, respectfully pray that at such
time as will suit your convenience you viii
view said route that you will give all parties in
terested notice of the time and place Of hearing,
and if after such view and hearing you shall judge
the public convenience require it, proceed to 10
cate said highway
Signed A. Y. COLE,
and one hundred and twenty-sixth others.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Young Mems christian Association

The cost of membership ticket in the
Young Mems Christian Association is one dollar
per year. This entities the holder to attned all
entertainments of the association at City Hall or
at the rooms without further charge, unless a re-
served seat is desired, which members can always
have at discount. 1t also entities member to
the free use of the circulating library. Amy per-
son of good moral character may join the associa-
tion at any time. Women desiring to join the
Woman's Auxiliary, which entities them to the
same privileges as the men, SO far as entertain
ments and the library are concerned. can secure
their cards from any member of the executive
committee of the Auxiliary or from Mr.. Winter at
the association rooms Many are now joining both
the mems and womens departments.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Taking Care of His Keeper.

A few days ago keeper in charge of an insane
person whom he was taking to the asylum, accost-
ed Officer, Burnham and Eaton at the Maine Cen
trail station and requested their assistance in the
care of his patient, if necessary. The keeper
had just turned from the officers when the insane
man stepped up and informed them that the man
with whom they had been talking was a danger
Gus lunatic and was giving much trouble. The
officers assured the patient that every assistance
should be rendered him in caring for this danger
GUS man and he left firmly believing that he was
the keeper and the keeper. the lunatic
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
PIxmouth Home circle.

The Plymouth Home Circle held large and In
teresting meeting last evening, at the City Hotel
After partaking of social supper matters OF
business and interest were discussed, and it was
voted to hold monthly meetings during the coming
winter Much interest in the future OF the Circle
was manifested
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Canon Farrar,

THIS noted divine, who Is TO lecture in the Y. NJ
G. A. course. in the criticisms of the Philadel-
phians looks like man who in his young days
at King Williams College, swung cricket bat
and kicked foot ball in as mastery style as he
now thinks and talks HHe is six feet high.
bread siioudered and deep ehested. His face is
broad, the forehead HIGH and the hair brushed
wen hack slightly pravn
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
cussnms in India

The Young Ladies' Mission Band of Portland
aad vicinity will hold their first reunion of the
season at Williston church this evening at 7.30
O'Clock. Rev. Samuel Howland, from CeyIon, will
deliver a lecture on "Custcms in fndia,' illus
trated by stereopticon views. The public are
mist cordially invited Admission free. At the
close OF the lecture the young ladies will enjoy a
social hour in the parlors of the church, to meet
Mr. and Mrs. IIoMland and one another
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Ran Ashore.

Schooner Victoria, Of St. John, was leaving this
harbor by White Head passage on Wednesday,
and as she was passing the Spindle. her steering
gear parted and the schooner broached to and
went ashore on Peaks Island. She must have
known the road, for she grounded fair in the
middle of what is called the Woodlanding Cove,
where she lies easy and in a good position.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09

Warden A. A. Brush, of the Sing Sing, New
York, State Prison, says Brandeths Pills are the
most valuable cathartic he ever used. He has
been great sufferer from rheumatism and blood
poisoning, but obtained very little relief from
medicine or doctors until she commenced using
Brandeths Pills. He took fifty Pills in ten days
They not only cured him of rheumatism, but gave
him vigorous appetite and purified his blood
completely.
Oct Q aOd&,w
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AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED HELP-Ladies and gentlemen
w in city or country to work for us at their
own homes daytime or evening; the business Is
light pleasant and easily done; no eanyasslng or
peddling, good salary paid to smart workers VINO
nished Address FRANK EATON, Manager,
Boston, Mass, Box 5153 26-6
xXTANTED-An active man or woman In every
w county to sell our goods. Salary S75per month
and expenses, or commission. Expenses IN ADVANCE
Outfit free For full particulars address STAN
DARD SILVER WARE CO., Boston, Mass.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE coLr ANp wERn, JJ.


THURsDAY.-Fredericx Yates vs. Manufac-
turers' Fire and Marine Insurance Company All
action to recover the sum of $1,000 on policy Of
insurance obtained in 1888 upon the Yates House
at Biddeford Pool. burned June 15, 1884. After
the plaintiffs evidence was put in, defendants
counsel moved the court to direct verdict for the
defendants. Arguments having been heard
thereon, the court so directed, and a verdict was
rendered for the defendant.
w. F. Lunt.
Symonds & Libby and Fl. ST. John Smith.
Edwin p Treat, in error, VS.. the United States.
Judge Colt read the opinion in this case, and af-
frmed the judgment of the District Court.
Adjourned to 10 a. M, Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds
Portland-Leander A. Wade to John F. Proctor.
land, 81.
Westbrook-Helen f. Bailey to Samuel Lisk
land and buildings, 81.
Scarboro-Ezra Carter to j. G. Rowe, land, 81
and other considerations.
Jonathan D Foye to Eugene Foye. land, 81.
Harrison-Marietta NJ. Kneeland to William A.
OtisfeId~Asa Peaco to George W. Peace, land
and buildings 5000,
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Elegant. Residence for Sale,

rEyHE desirable story French roof residence of
Mrs Barker's situated on the Western
Promenade containing IA rooms, besides bath
room, has nice brick stable and carriage house,
and lot containing fourteen thousand square feet
of land is offered for sale, and immediate posses
sion will be given. For particulars apply to
au1Sdtf JOHN c. PROCTOR.
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eod&w

Prof spanhoofd calls the attention in another
column, of ladies and gentlemen who are desirous
of learning to speak the German language. In
Lewiston he has had splendid success and can
furnish the best of references from his pupils
there and elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
MARE RACES.

In Cumberland Mills. Oct by Rev. E. M. Cous-
ms Kit r. Blasland and Miss Georgia L. Royal,
both of Cumberland Mills.
In Lisbon, Oct. z, DIR. Rufus Choate of Herndon,
a, and Miss Ellen Olivia Seavey of Lisbon.
Win Turner, Sept. 26, Hast. B. Hammond and
Miss NJ Stella Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
DEATHS.

In this CITY, Oct s, Fannie c., youngest daugh-
ter of Walter II. and Sarah j. Thomas, aged IA
years months.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'CLOCK,
In this city, Oct. s, Elnice E., wife OF John
Tarrice, aged 50 years.
No 65 Pine street. Friends and relatives are in
vited to attend.
Oct. S, Arthnr Hinckley, son of Winthrop w.
and Felicia NJ. Riggs, aged weeks.
In Falmouth, Oc. Z, Lewis s. Thurston, aged 81
years months.
Funeral service Saturday afternoon at o'clk,
at his late residence, Falmouth.
In Buxton, (Bar Mills) Oct. A, Mrs. Isaac II.
Towle. aged 63 years.
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WANTED.

UOUNG Ladies in city or country to work for US
Il at their homes; fascinating employment; no
tance no obieeton) ;$6 to SO per week can be made
Nocanvassing particulars free, or sample OF WORK
mailed for four cents in stamps. Please ADDRESS,
HOME MANUFAcTURING Co., Boston, Mass. ?. o.
Box 1916 augl4uom
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE RECORDER DYER.
THURsDAY-ThomaS Gorden, intoxication; five
days in the county Jail.
Thomas Gorden, resisting officer; fined $40 and
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
TO RENT.

yvyo reliable party will be rented the residence
w otyned d hy the heirs of the late Thomas
0iimIw' and situated in Deering, near Stroud,
Water il is heated by furnace d;r ana n S@PPee cog
mandS n fine view OF river and country. A good
stable and carriage house goes with the place
Apply to ANDhESM StrondHratep' nH hT' Maine
Sep25d4W OlIouuMduoI. oletltiS.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Fire atKnishtuiIIe

During Wednesday night lamp exploded in
tie tenement Of Mr. Merrill in knightvillc, and
s9fa and carpet were burned before the flames
We're extinguishet. Mr.. Merrill occupies the lower
tenement and Mir. Manchester the upper in the
two-story house owned by Freeman Strout. The
damage was not serious.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
FOR SALE,

CsTOVE. Tin and Hardware Stock and Store at
- Bridgton, Me. Grand opening for man with
a 500 to SIS 600. Good assortment. Will hire
fin-plate worker who understand hardware 4 to run
the business if not sold soon, g. I: PERLE!,
iv27deowtf Bridgton, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Boston & Maine.

The schedule of the fall arrangement Of trains
on the Boston & Maine railroad is published today
in another column, and will receive the attention
of travellers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09
Ttn LET.
To Let.

CtTORE No. At Exchange street, now occupied
"a Inv L. q Young; possession given October l.
Enouire OF JOHN r. THOMAS, No. 151 Middle
Street duGJubl
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Portland Teachers, Association.

The first meeting of this association for the
current school year was held yesterday afternoon
at 4.30 O'Clock at Reception Hall, Mr.. Tash in the
chair. Miss Marietta S. Murch was appointed
secretary pro TEN. The records were read and
approved
The statistics of the month were as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09

CTORTS In the Thompson block, Nos. III, ll9,
y 121 and 1928 Middle street, few door below
the post Offices fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business with light, finished, airy basemenMts' MS
Rent reasonable Inquire of II. Il. THOMPoON'
No 1854 Brackett St., Portland Me. lanl4du
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BOSTON & MAINE r.. R.
PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
in effect Sunday, OctObber IL, 1850.
WESTERN DIVISION.

TRAINS E.EAN n FV1s h4<AAND
ror Esoston al g. s. ~. 40 a. m 2.30, $50 p m.
Arrive at BOSTON 80 AIN, LIS, 445, 800 p. N;
Roston for Portland $50 a. M. LOO, 5.oo
o. M Arrive at Portland 1890, BOO o;oo p. III
scnrboro and Pine Point 6.16. $40 q. M
$40 5.45 D. m. Old Orchard. saco, Bidsie-
ford and Kennebunk. clio, g. 40 a. m, 70 lz.oo,
$50, 545 pm Wells Beach oa9' 70; Siu H. Il ne, s,
yer, Exeter, Haverhiil, Lawrence anu y Low low
eli els, $40 IL. m, 12.30 3.3O.p. m koches-
Ter, Farminsaon 5n ,na c,,asse, 1on and and Concord
(via Newmarket Junction. 6l5 a. nl.' o.5o p H.
via Lawrence $40 a. m. .,,oo.o ,,,t,,
Rail Lines to points West and South the l25o WIN
Sound Lines for New YORK
SUNDAY TRAINS
for BOSTON 90, 4.15 p. m.; arrive $50, $40 pm
EASTERN DIVISION.
TRAINS LEAVE PORTLAND
AT9.O0 .M.: Every day (Night Putnam Ior
Biddef0rd, Kittery, Portsno~,a.n. ,.a,. NC" s",,s-
port. ipswich, Salem, lynn ,Cheisea sos1r ~
ery;iIe nmd Rostou, arriving $50 a. m; AT
90 A, Va: For Cape Elizabeth, scarDofo,
Yves. senrSHro' TSs, Nars,, SnrSi nerwicI, conway
Junction, Kittery, Portsmouth; Newonry
port, Amesbury, salem, Lynn, CheIsen l, AMI ai,n
Ko-tom, arriving at L 10 p. M, cOhheeIhg WIN III
Psii lines 70 New York and South and West AZ
hoe p, NJ: For SacO, BIddctOra, NOran
Berwick, Conway Junction, Stops oiEy w "~,s
passengersl NitteTy. Portsmouth. NewOMry,
porf, Amesbmry, salem, Lynn, Cheisesa 'h aMI
Bosion arriving at 300 p M eonn,ec@tlag @ yes Wlh
Sound and RAJ. lines Tor polnts oo.ch a.iu " end
AT 600 p. M: (Express) Tor hsosscn t q sa9 a9
principal Way Stations, arriving III bossoi, % az v, ~
5. m. connecting with Rail lines for New S forS'
TRAINS LEAVE BOSTON for i2rtlail1G, dai1S,
arr3yine r4v Portland ,o5, 90 4.45, 1870 p. M
fThe 73O a. M and 100 p; M trains run from rom
North Berwick to Scarboro Crossing va western
PULLMAN PARLOR CAsss on trains
leaving Boston 800 m, l23o a;9o ?; M m y ana m
TIsROySsIS PULLMAN sLEEPgNG
CARS ontr;lins leaving Boston at 100 p H.
and Portland 200 a. N. w.. s
sale AT Portland Depot Ticket Offices; and at
Umiom Ticket Dmce, 40 Exchange street.
ID. j FLANDERS. Gen. t. q l. A.
JAS. L. fOhDI>h, Neii hif''"s diff
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09

The following committee on nOInlnatlOns was ap-
pointed: A. E. Chase, o. N. Lord and Miss
Marada F. Adams On their nomination the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Thomas Tash.
Vice Presdent--Wm w. Andrews.
Secretary-Miss M. 5. Murch.
Treasrrer-Miss A. M. Carleton.
Reporter-Wm w. Andrews.
Executive Commttee-Daniel H. Dole, Geo. L.
Dunhani Ed. F. Holden, Misses Ada B. Curtis,
Sarah NJ Taylor, Rosa E. True.
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TO LEE.

DOOMS to let single or in suits, with board.
EN Apply at No 80 High ST., corner Oh Sp[lliafs'
mnY13 ull
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NEW ADVERTISER mENTs TO.DAY.

ADJUSTMENTS.
Y, M. c. A. Course-City Hall
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Prot. Spauhoofd-Geman.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hosiery-Owen, Moore g. Co.
Wanted-Team.
Prints-Millett& s. Little
To Let-Rent.
Boston & Maine r. R.-Change OF lime.
Wanted-StuatIon.
For Sale or EXcnange-Land.
Notice is Hereby Given.
German LeSsOnS-PrOt. Spauhoofd.
To the County Commissioners.
Runiford Falls and Buckfield Railroad.
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nrug store for Sale.

IN rapidly growing town on the coast, Of nearly
4 1000 inhabitants; large summer trade; good
reasons foT selling For particulars, address
SctSdtf PHARMACIST, care Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09

E1oR sAaE-One wheel chaise in fine order,
n 1 corning top buggy, brewster spring; con-
cord wagon / pony with phaeton and harness.
End hand phaetOnS, A End hand sleighs, general
SINGLE harness. sets double harness, l horse
truck sled, standing top earTyali. me spoxe W
will be sold at low prices at FERNALD q SAW-
YER'S stable, COZ Congress st. S-2
VNOR sALE-The three story brick Louise NO;
IL rs Park ST. containing thirteen nmsheu
rooms besides the bath room, heated Will n stean
and plenty of SUM- is one OF the best built houses
in the citv is offered low and immediate posses
sion given. Terms very liberal. Apply TO JOHN
c. PROCTER, Centennial Block. "a
TCOR sALE-A mare; kind and gentle is not
II AFRAID of the cars good Tor q lady 70 ntlv9i DRIVE
for sale cheap. Inquire at 52 EACHANuE7 81
NOR sAEE-A cat-rigged centreboard yacht,
"a feet long, 10 it. beam, cabin with four
berthS cork cushions ETC.; Is three years olu d
GOOD sea boat and fast sailer. For terms write
JAMES A. PROCTOR, Richmond Name: 0-l
v1OR SALE Or no LET--A cottage house
Il on Lincoln street, Woodfords Corner, Deer, t.ad
ing, consisting of 8 finished rooms Just painted
and papered, heated by furnace, Sebago Water; too
&C., Sc Enquire of L. J. PERKINS, NO. 4o9
Congress street, Portland. o.
TSOR sALE-A new two story frame dwelling,
ell and wood house and stable. connected,
situated on Green ST., Gorham Village; terms
easy For particulars inquire OF DANIEL DOUO-
LASS or DAVID F. WATSON, Gorham, Me. IL
NOR SALE = The well known BAKER
E HOUSE, situated in the thriving village o.
Yarmouth Me is offered for sale on easy terms.
This house has been kept by the present proprle-
tor for 16 years, is i'll g00d repair anu uOlhg d
ne oct30-4
U1OR sAEE-A desirable 21a story wooden
u house, situated in the western part OF tne
city, on Hill St; heated by furnace, win SeDago
and gas; healthy, slightly ana pleasant, IN soou
neighborhood; nice stable Inquire on premlseS'
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-09

Derangement of the liver, with constipation, III
iure the complexion, induce pimples, sallow skin
etc Remove the cause by using Carter's Little
Liver Pills. One dose.
Oct g d&w1w
just give r. H. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSI-
CUM COUGH DROPS fair trial; they will re-
lieve your Cough instantly. Thousands testify to
this Oct2FW&M