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The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
BRIEF JoTTINcS.

The Musical Record for May has been
received. 1t is an interesting number.
There were 80 arrests last week of which
% were for drunkenness.
The total value of foreign exports for the
past week was $194, 209.
There will be masquerade ball at Cong
ress rink Tuesday evening
The Portland Company are building a TO-
tary furnace for Cumberland Mills.
The shell road from Deering' bridge to the
Maine Central railroad at Woodford's will
be sprinkled
Mr. Ernesto Ponce, during last week
planted 46 trees, maple, birch and ash, on
Long Island.
The catalogue of the State Normal School
at Gorham for the term ending July ., 1886,
shows an attendance of 1O3.
The Peruvian, of the Allan line, and To-
ronto of the Dominion line the last of the
seasons feet will sail Thursday next.
The Sketch Club of the Portland Society
of Art went to the islands Saturday on the
steamer Valera.
Ten persons were admitted to the st. Law
renee street church yesterday, nine by pro-
fession and one by letter.
James P. Baxter, Esq, has resigned the
presidency of the Diamond Island Associa-
ton and George S. Hunt, ESQ.,, has been
chosen in his place.
The International steamship company
have purchased the boilers of the wrecked
steamer Cambridge and will place them in
the steamer New York
There will be an entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall this evening at SIS o'clock.
Members and their families of Maine lodge
are invited.
The Idle Sons of Rest will go on their an
nQal excursion Tuesday, May 4th, to Cush-
ing's Island, to hunt for the 'sfowers that
bloom in the spring."
Mr.. Edward Duntonof Augusta, has Of
fered gold medal as reward to the local
rider who shall cover the most miles on his
cycle during the present season.
The students of the Portland Business
College had delightful excursion on the Va
lora to Harpswell Saturday, and on their re-
turn presented Mrs Gray with an elegant
basket of flowers.
The steamer Express has just been newly
painted and fitted up and will go on the
Island route Tuesday or Wednesday. The
Minnehaha will then haul off for her sum-
mer fitting up.
Mr. j. A. Sargent with Morrison & Co.,
was returning home Tuesday evening from
the Odd Fellows ball, and on Middle street
slipped upon piece Of orange peel and fell
to the pavement breaking his left arm.
A train of ten empty freight cars was pass
ing over the Ogdensburg between Fryeburg
and North Conway Friday noon, and three
of the cars, were derailed, by the breaking
of brake-beam, and their tops were some
what damaged. The loss was slight.
A buggy, containing a man and woman,
was passing along Portland street, near
Green yesterday, when wheel of the car
riage came off, and the occupants were
thrown out. 1t is reported that the man had
an arm fractured and the woman struck on
her head and was stunned
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Commercial Travellers.

A meeting of the Maine Commercial Tray
ellers' Association was held Saturday eve
ming in Thatcher Post Hall, at which the
following board of directors was elected:
Horace H.Shaw, Chas. Henry Chase, F.A. Gage
Charles III. Baker, Charles G. Lttlefield, Edward
c. Jones, Fred T. Foster, Portland; Charles H.
Osgood, Lewiston; Charles G. Emerson, Bangor
Byron Stevens, Brunswick; Edmund w. Prescott,
VassalbOro.
1t was voted that all persons who applied
for membership, prior to the adoption of the
constitution and bylaws, .shall pay a sum
necessary to make up the amount to the sum
required in Art. 8, Sec. 2.
A committee was appointed to make ar
rangements for an excursion to the islands
in July, and the directors were authorized to
procure suitable rooms for the use of the as
ISOLATION.
The meeting adjourned to Saturday eve
ming, May %, at the same place. The asso-
citation now has 214 members.
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The National Encampment

Circular No. 3, issued by the general COM
mittee of the National Encampment, was re-
ceived in this city Saturday night from San
Francisco. 1t has been prepared with care,
and contains useful information for all who
propose to attend the Encampment. The
committee say that in order to afford visitors
an opportunity to visit the interior and coast
wise points, railroad fares on local roads
have been fixed at half rates, and steamer
lines offer two-thlrds rate. Excursions to
noted points are being arranged at reduced
fares. The committee ON hotels-Nathaniel
Hunter, John Lynde, George Ell. Fuller, Hi
ram L. Graves, Ii. L. Smith, G. g. Burnett
and H. Ell. Marble-requests all comrades to
forward applications for quarters at once.
The circular also warns visitors that the tenn
east, and they should come provided with
suitable WrapS,
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Death of a Venerable Lady.

Mrs. Margaret MCGOWAN wife of the late
Terence MCGOWAN, died on last Sunday
morning after lingering illness of four
years. She has been in feeble health for
some time and her death was not unexpect-
ed. Mrs. MCGOWAN was born in County Lei
trim, Ireland, in 1899, and was consequently
81 years of age at the time of her demise.
For nearly forty years she has resided in
Portland, where she was greatly beloved and
respected. Those that have been her neigh
bors for this long period bear testimony to
her many beautiful traits of character, and
claim that they never heard her use a harsh
or uncharitable word towards a neighbor.
Her funeral will tax place from the Cathe-
dral of the Immaculate Conception.
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DEATHS

In this city, May q Mrs. Margaret, widow of the
late Terence MCGOWAN, aged 81 years.
Funeral Tuesday at a. M, from the Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception.
In this city, April 80, Charles Berry, aged 10
years.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from No. 81 Lowell street.
In this city, May 8, Timothy Homsted aged 60
years, IL months.
Funeral Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from
2S7 Bracket street. Burial at Skownegan, Me.
In this city, May g. Charles II. Leighton, aged
40 years, z months, 20 days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Wiscasset, suddenly, Capt. Richard Otis,
aged rs years months.
In Wiscasset, April 81, Mrs. Emma D., wife of
VIM b. Chick, aged 38 years months.
In Woolwlch, April 20, Charles e., son OF JAS
M. and Martha j. Tibbetts, aged 8 months
In Bath, May L. Mrs Lydia H. G. Moses, aged
78 years,-widow of the late Oliver Moses.
In Pittsfeld April o. Mrs Kate, wife of w. H.
Faunce, of Bridgton, aged % years.
In Boston, May 1, at Massachusetts General
Hospital, George F. Rolfe, formerly of Portland
aged 48 years.
aged "a years, formerly of Boothbay.
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the Primary Cadets.

Friday evening last the Primary Cadets
had prize drill at their hall. The prizes
were cash. to go to the four best drilled boys.
Capt j. A. Gallagher acted as judge. Every
cadet entered the list, and it was an enter
tanning sight to see the lads stand up under
the test 1t took full hour to settle the
drill. The first prize was awarded to Patrick
Conley, and the three last equally divided
between Anthony Barrett, Frank McKeown
and Stephen Foley. Everybody will want to
see the drill at City Hall Wednesday night.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
The Strikes.

Thomas Shanahan, contractor, has had in
his employ for month or more, seventy men
engaged in laying the pipes of the Portland
Water Company in Deering. He has paid
them $3.50 day. Saturday morning they al
quit work. They made no demand for higher
pay and Saturday forenoon Mr.. Shanahan
had not seen any of their number. He I'M
derstood from outside persons that they want
$1.75 per day.
The Portland Water Company have in their
own direct employ about 100 men, engaged in
the same work in another part lof the town.
These all receive $1.50 a day and they are
satisfied with their wages SO far as known.
The trouble between Messrs. J. l.. Brack-
EFT & Co. trunk manufacturers, and their
employees has not yet been settled but the
men are at work, Mr.. Bracket says, as usual
The trouble between the striking cigar
makers and their employer, Mr.. Cary, will
probably be settled to-day. Prices have been
satisfactorily arranged, the men say, except
on one ''fiye cent" job and that will ppoba-
bly, be provided for this morning.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
I'm Insolvency.


Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumber-
land, State of Maine. May 1, A. D. 1886.
In case of WILLARD d. PANCOAST, Insolvent
Debtor.
VyHIS is to give notice. that on the first
IL day of May, A. d. 1886, Warrant in In
sovency was issued by Henry 9; Peabody, Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County Of Cum
berland, against the estate of said
WILLARD d. PANCOAST, of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on petition of
said Debtor, which petition was filed ON the
first day of May, A. d. 1886, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
sgnees of his estate, will be held at Court of In
solyency to be holden at Probate Court Room in
said Portland, on the seventeenth day of Nav A.
ID. 1886, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. Ell. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland.
Qr1 n
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


Tomorrow the Madison Square Theatre
Company will present MAY Blossom" at
Portland Theatre, with George Cayvan, Ben
Maginley, and ForrestIRobinson in the princi-
pal roles. There was good advance sale
of seats Saturday. May Blossom is a play
which appeals to the best feelings. in human
nature. 1t has a powerful motive, and is
filled with homely, honest sentiment, and
vital lnterest-an interest which is steadily
maintained from the rise of the curtain on
the first act until its final fall on the last.
ASIDE from the powerful dramatic situations
the mirth-provoking comedy with which the
drama abounds, there are also many exquisite
eHects, pitched in quiet key, which are as
artlStlc as they are entertaining.
SHAKESPEARE WATER CURE.
Tonight the ladies of the New Jerusalem
Society will present this delightful play at
City Hall. 1t is not only mirth provoking,
but 1t is most ingeniously constructed, and
exceedingly well staged. Besides the attrae-
falr, and to this the admission in the after
noon will be free. The five o'clock Kate
Greenaway tea, the gentlemen's table, pro-
yided with everything to please, the male
taste, flower booth, gypsey tent, all OF these
Will be worth a good patronage. Refresh
ments will be Served in Reception Hall.
Tickets may be secured at Stockbridge's.
ST. LAWRENCE ST. CHURCH CONCERT.
The concert which will be given at the St.
Lawrence street church Wednesday evening
by the Ladies Orchestra, Schubert Quartette,
and well known solo vocal talent, should
draw large audience, for it will be one of
the best concerts of the season.
NOTES.
The Bennett & Moulton season ended with
Olivette Saturday night to crowded house.
The season was very successful one
Grimmer's orchestra will play the following
programme at Portland Theatre, May 4th
and 9Th:
Overture, Militair, new. Puerner
(GMandOlina, Mexican Serenade, (by re- q
I quesD. ...-........................ Langley
b Lady Betty, English dance, (new), ...... Smith
Selection, Amorita, (new),. Czibulka
Waltzes,ss Amalien. (by request, ....... Labitzky
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate il
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-Emily p. Trefethen to Henry Ire
fethen, two lots of land of Peaks Island, 81 and
other consideration.
Elizabeth w. Deane to Henry Deane for and
during his lifetime, land and buildings, consdera
ton 81 and love and affection.
Bridgton-Gideon S. Record to Charles f
Chadb0urne, two lots of land, $1,000.
Gray-James E. Leighton to Thomas Hancock
ct al, land, 1882
Observation-Disclosures Tolman ct al to Frank
Knealand land $780,
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Dredging.

The bids for dredging between Browns
and Franklin wharves to depth of II feet
at low water, and in front OF Galt's wharf a
depth of q feet, were opened by Major
Smith Saturday, but were not awarded
Moore & Wright and Hamilton & Sawyer
were the only bidders, the former at % cents
per cubic yard for dredging and $50 each for
the piles, and the latter 81 cents per yard and
$25 for each pile. The bids oyerrun the
$4,000 available for the work.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
masonic Grand Bodies,

The Masonic Grand Bodies Of Maine will
meet in this city this week as follows:
Grand Lodge will meet ON Tuesday morning at
nine O'Clock. The committee on credentials will
meet at eight O'Clock in the small hall.
The Grand Chapter will meet Tuesday evenin G
at O'Clock. Wednesday at O'Clock a. m. the
ness.
The Grand Lodge will meet on Wednesday af-
ternoon and on Thursday morning.
The Grand Council will meet Wednesday after
noon.
Wednesday evening at O'Clock the Grand
Commandery of Knights Templars will hold their
annual cOnclaYe.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Hoods sarsapariIIa

Wallace Buck of North Bloomfield, N Y, suffer-
ed eleven years with terrible varicose ulcer on
his leg, bad that he had to give up business He
entirely cured of the ulcer and also of catarr
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
~ was troubled with boils, having several of
them at a time. After suffering about all I could
bear, took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which entirely
cured me. l cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to all like afflicted being sure they will find
relief" E. N. NIGHTINGALE. Quincy Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
"Portland in the Past !,

Mr. Goods historical work with the above
title was ready for delivery last Saturday.
Subscribers are requested to receive their
copies at William Senter & Co. s, 81 Exchange
street. The book will also be for sale at F.
r. Farrington's, 2OS Middle street, under the
Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Y, M. C.. A..

The regular monthly meeting of the Y. NJ
c. A. occurs this evening at 7.30 o'clock. An
interesting programme of musical and liter
airy exercises has been arranged, which will
include singing by the boys Of st. Luke's
choir and readings by Mr.. V. Richard Foss
and Master Fred Oliver. Members of the
Association are invited to bring their friends
with them.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Society of Art,

A large and brilliant gathering of artists
and their friends took place at the Society
of Art building, Saturday evening, on the
occasion of the opening of the spring exhibit
ton. The pictures gave great satisfaction and
the general opinion was highly favorable
The exhibition is now open to the public
and tickets can be procured from the mem
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
poet office.

The cashiers Office and general delivery
will be open at a. m. during the summer
season. They have been opened at 7.30
through the past winter, and this change is
made as being more convenient for the pub
lie than later hour at night, the summer
hours having heretofore been from $50 a. M
tn Sn m
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
FEVER And ACHE

c. Vreeland, Hackensack, n. j., Feb, %, 1855
writes that he has been troubled with Fever and
Ague for over two years. Quinine would not
cure him, though taken in very large doses By
taking five Brandreth's Pills night for two
weeks he was restored to perfect health.
mays eod&w
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
MARRIAGES.

In Gorham, May 1, by Rev. S. b. Sawyer VIM.
Cole Jr., and Miss Emma L. Moody, both Of
Standish.
In Boothbay, April "a Frank H. McDougal of
Boothbay and Mrs. Martha A. Reed of Gloucester
In Wiscasset, April II, William G.. Grover and
Belle T. FalloW
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lnportant 20 Ruvers of Hats,

Perry has all of the latest styles.
Perry has just what you want for spring and
summer ware.
For children's hats GO to Perry's.
Take a look at Perry's goods.
045 Middle Street
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Purify Your Blood

Your blood may be full of impurities, but Hoods
Sarsaparilla will thoroughly cleanse, enrich, and
vtalize it. The most severe cases Of scrofula salt
rheum, boils, pimples-in fact all affections ars-
ing from impure blood, yield to Hoods Sarsaparil-
Ia 1t also cures dyspepsia biliousness, sick head
appetite, and builds up the whole system.
Henry Biggs, Campbell Street, Kansas City, had
scrofuious sores all over his body for 15 wears.
Hoods SarSaparilla completely cured him
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
SNI&W&w1y

JAMES PYLES PEARLINE has indeed be-
come an article of established value in domestic
economy, and now is the time for every family to
test it, for house-cleaning as well as for laundry
purposes. more useful article for housekeep-
ers is not to be found, and they who neglect a
trial of it deprive themselves of great conven-
fence. Sold by grocers generally, but see that
counterfeits are not urged npon you d&w1t
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
pgNosscor County 5. ). COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.


Reported for the Press.l
BANGOR, Friday, April 80.
Charles III. Lander VS.. John Dugan. This case
was submitted TO the jury at the coming in of
Court this morning. Verdict for the plaintiff.
A. j. Chapman for plaintiff
A j. Merrill for defendant
Charles z. Brown VS. James l.. Craig. An action
upon three written contracts. Verdict for the
plaintiff for 1922
c. p Brown pro SC and P G. White for plaintiff
Barker, Vose q Barker for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03

Advice TO MOthers.-MKS. WINbLUW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; tproduces natural quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as 'bright as a button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
jamie SM&W&wIy
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
d&w1w

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly pub
LEGATION is welcome visitor to the parlor circle.
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
ceived by N. g. Fessenden, 484 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and too hear.
ty eating is relieved at once by taking one of Car
ter's Little Liver Pills Immediately after dinner
Don't forget this.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
LINCOLN COUNTY s. }. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE FOSTER.
(Reported for the Press.)

BEFORE JUDGE FOSTER.
(Reported for the Press.)
WIsCAssET, May 1.
IN the case OF Freeman III. Davis VS. Mary A. Da,
Wis Real action. Verdict in favor of plaintiff.
Gilbert Fisher for defendant filed motion to set
aside the verdict and exceptions to the rulings of
court in matters OF law.
Alfred Sidlinger VS. John Il. Sidney. Contract
for labor.
Charles Fisher. r. k SeWaI
Nothing done this morning owing to the una
VOidable detention of plaintiff
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03

MEssRs. KINsNAN g. Co.-Gents: / am pleased
to recommend Adamson's Cough Balsam as a
sure cure for all it claims. would not be with
out it, 1t has done me more good than physi-
cizns' prescriptions in three years.
mays MW&S&w
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
meteorological Report.

Private Kinney of the Signal Service
furnishes the following summary of meteor
illogical observations at the Portland station
in tho month of nri1
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
The Death Rate.

The whole number Of deaths in the city for
last week was IA, from the following
causes
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
NAV Dividends.

The following dividends will be payable in
May:
Date. Name. Per cent 19inOllu:
15-BOston & Maine .............4Hs $4,000
i-Portland CITY SIS. 1877 to '91. % 4,O35
Portland CITY 6s 1S86-7-SR3 23,55O
Coupons on the Buckfield & Rumford Falls
railroad will be paid at the National Bank of
Redemption.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
..KENT,s sUPERIOR PILOT BREAD,,'

which has gained for itself established for its
Speciality SWEET
which peculiar CRISPNESS which RETAINS LONGER than
The
charge the practical department for
and Cmmodieus Cor Pearl Milk where will cordially
We shall be glad Of prevalent but
ter than before call
WaarA nbad ient rVanf
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
SHORTER HOURS.

We have decided at the opening of the SPRING
and SUMMER season to take stand against the
OLD FASHIONED custom of keeping open eve
nings, and to show our sympathy with AL WORK.
INGMEN by keeping shorter hours, by which means
we give our hard-worked clerks the benefit of their
evenings to themselves We feel that by this ar
RONS and the public as well, BETTER than before
Hereafter we shall close our store every evening at
$50 o'clock except Saturday Evening at 10 O'Clock,
Our stock of SUITS and SPRING OvERCOATS
is much better in quality and larger in quantity than
any previous season, and can say in all conf
dence as leading Manufacturers and Retail Dealers
of New England, that VIE are offering SPECIAL IN
JUDGEMENTS 60 our patrons.
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Purifies The Blood.

81 had been troubled with hives and pimples fol
some time. Other remedies having failed, was
advised to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. / have taken
two bottles, aud am entirely cured. think Hoods
SarSaparilla has no equal as a blood purifier" Eff
FIE M. PETRIE, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by druggists, 81; six for SIS. Prepared only
by G, I. HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
apl dtlMl Ynrln
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

NEW ADVERTEsE MENTS TODAY
ADJUSTMENTS.
Fair-Church of the Messiah Sunday School.
Congress Rink.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Large and Prompt Payments.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Goudy s. Kent-Bakers and Confectioners.
Observation-Disclosures.
For Sale-Steam Engines and Boilets.
Yacht for Sale.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft
For Sale-Wagon.
Opening-Owen, Moore & Co.
For Sale House.
Boston & Portland Clothing Co
Found-Sweetsir.
Wanted-Custom Cutter
In insolvency.
For sale-House. Stable and Grounds
Wanted-House.
AUCTION SALES.
+. o. Bailey & Co.
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From ". L. shotaecu, 2o4 orange ST., Neecark,
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
AL PRECIPITATION IN INCHES AND HUN
DREDTHs) FOR THIS MONTH IN

Total preclpltati0n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80.
Number of days on which OF inch or more
Of nii or rtaIn1 falI
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Try it and you will find it so UNNECESSARILY SUI
periOr to other preparations that you will never
accept any other blood remedy. 1t is purelyvege-
table and is beyond all question the most
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-03
Blood Purifier !!

DR.. Flowers hands it has cured thousands OF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-29
An Extrayagant Woman

Mrs. Col. Yerger has a dreadful
tongue. A few nights ago she and
her daughter retired at an early hour,
the latter being in an adjoining room.
Col. Yerger having gone to the lodge
Mrs. Yerger was in q bad humor.
and gave her daughter a fearful
tongue-lashing. Miss Yerger stoot
it for a while, but at last she called
out:
Mother, for heavens sake, Civ
yourself a rest. II you keep this VI
much longer you will not have any
thing left over for pa when he come
from the lodge. Don't be so ex
travagant, ma."-Teras SJtiaqs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-07-29
A Captain,s Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N.
Y, has been troubled with q cough
so that he was unable to sleep, and
was induced to try DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t not
only gave him instand relief. but
allayed the extreme in his
breast. His children were similarly
affected and q single does had the
same happy effect. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard remedy
in the Coleman household and OF
board the schooner. Free Trial Bot
tie of this Standard Remedy at j. F
Llewellyn's drug store.