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The Fire at Days Store.

The fire at Days store must have been
smouldering long WHILE 1t burned off a
great beam in the cellar, located % feet from
the furnace, and portion of the first floor
caved into the cellar. The insurance on the
building amounts to $4,000, of which Will
liam Allen, Jr., has $1,000 in the Guardian,
and $4,000 in the Merchants of Newark; w.
D. Little & Co.. $1,000 in the Continental
and Sterling Dow, $1,000 in the Liverpool,
London & Globe.
Mr. Day had, as stated yesterday, $4,000
on stock. Mr.. J. E. Dow had So, 500 in the
Pacific, N. y; Bowery, $1,000; United
States of N. Y, $1,000; Equitable, $500;
Boatman's, $500. He also placed $1,000
with Palmer s. Anderson in the North Brit
ish, and $1,000 in the Niagara with Sterling
Dow. 1t is thought Mr.. Days loss will be
eighty per cent of his insurance, owing to
the smoke.
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a Brilliant Record.

The forty-first annual report of the New
York Life Insurance Company. given in full
elsewhere, is brilliant years record It
shows a total increase of over SIC, 100 900,
and payments to policy-holders of about S.
100000. This is an increase in income of
nearly 100000, in surplus of over $780,
600, in assets of over 100000, and of in
surance in force of over $3o,Oo0,O0o. In 1S45,
when the company began business, the
amount of insurance written was 1929, O3S /;
in 1885 it was SOS, 521, 452 This represents a
tremendous progress, and, coupled with the
other fact, that the funds entrusted to the
company's care have been so carefully man
aged that interest receipts have paid all ex-
penses of management, will tend greatly to
increase public confidence in the stability of
life insurance.
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given in his course at City Hall next
Wednesday. The great feature of the con-
cert will be Gounod's "Trotsieme Messe
SolenneLe", sung by the Haydn Society to
the accompaniment of the orchestra.
REBECcA's TRIUMPH.
A bright little play entitled "Rebecca's
Triumph" "a drama in three acts,) will be
given by sixteen young misses in Congress
Square vestry on Saturday evening, March
9th. AS the proceeds Of this entertainment
are to be used for a charitable purpose it is
to be hoped the audience may be large
one.
FRATERNITY "CLAwsICAwL MUsICAwL."
One is to be given in Rossini Hall at s
o'clock Saturday evening, In aid of the Port
land Fraternity. The piece is creation by
some of our very clever Portland Amateurs.
Who they are can be learned Of any Of the
members of the committee. Those who
have seen this play In rehearsal, pledge pur-
chasers of tickets full guild pro quo for their
money independent of the satisfaction they
may have in aiding the Fraternity. A limi-
ted number of tickets will be left at Loring,
Short & Harmon's and F. r. Farrington's,
under the Falmouth Hotel.
NOTES.
When the ''Alikado" gets ready TO yield
the Hollis street, Boston stage to Genee'S
''Nanon" Mr.. W. T. Carleton, the popular
baritone, will appear at the head of the COM
pany.
Miss Mary Anderson has told St. Louis
reporter that she intends to rest for one or
two years after this season, and he also re-
ports that she is thinner than she has been
for some time. Miss Anderson declared
she has no intention of going to England to
live, but has only rented a house there for
her mother to live in while the younger
children are at school.
At the close of the present season, the Bos-
ton Symphony orchestra, with nearly all its
Gericke, will start upon Southern and
Western tour, visiting Philadelphia, Wash
ington, Baltimore and several of the West
ern cities, giving concerts for four weeks.
On the return of the orchestra to Boston
about May 1, another series of concerts, last
ing month will be given in Boston.
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Ocean Traffic.

The steamship Dominion of the Dominion
line arrived at this port yesterday from Bris-
toll direct bringing about 1900 tons of freight,
two cabin and seven steerage passengers.
The ship experienced very heavy. weather
during the entire passage, encountering
heavy gales which, however, did no damage
to the vessel During one of the gales, a
heavy sea struck Mr.. Moore, the third officer
and dashing him5against a windlass broke
his leg. The fractured limb was set by Cap
tain Hunter and Mr.. Moore is doing well.
The German steamer Kehrweider reached
here from New York yesterday. She came
in ballast and is consigned to the Dominion
company She will load for London
The Caspian of the Allan line will sail to-
day provided her passengers arrive in time.
They are coming by the Grand Trunk.
Four steamers are now lying at the Grand
Trunk wharves. They are the Vancouver,
Caspian, Dominion and Kehrweider.
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PERSONAL.

Mr. T. L. Sweat of Chase, Leavitt & Co.,
goes to California for his health and Mr.. A.
b. Hall of Hall & Haskell, will take his
place in his absence.
Miss Maria j. G. Beckett, the well-known
artist, is about to make trip through the
Indian River Valley, Fla, in company with
Mrs. David Loring and Miss Blanche de
Launey of Boston.
The following were among the arrivals al
the Falmouth yesterday; Ex-Mayor Hamlin,
Bangor; Hon. Henry Haywood, Lancaster,
N. H.; j. Morris, New York; Hon. A. T.
Foster, Derby Line, Vt; J. A. Wynn, De-
troit; H. Burger, Worcester; C. D. Copp,
Boston; q. NJ. Manser, Island Pond. VT.
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DEATHS.

In this city, March 8, Mrs. Ellen ". wife of Ne
hemiah Smart aged so years months.
Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at No.
LA Federal street. Burial at convenience of the
family
In this city, March 8, Eddie A., Oldest child of
Edward and Rose McGregor,lag years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In this city, March g. Walter r. Littlefeld. Jagged
60 years months.
Funeral services will be held at No. 122 Lin
coin street, Friday afternoon at o'clock. Burial
private. Brunswick Telegraph copy.
In Auburn, Feb. &c, Marshall J. Haskell, aged
20 years.
In Bath March 1, Cora E., daughter of Albert B
and Ellen A. Haggett, aged years months
In Readfield, Feb. 49, Joel Jose, aged about 55
years.
In East Providence, r. l., March l Selwin c.
Winchester. aged "a years.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at l O'Clock,
at East Providence.
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UTANTED-Those in want of reliable servant
w girls, st. Johns, American or Scotch, can
find them by calling at my employment office,
2281s Middle ST., over M. G. Palmer's shoe store.
MRS, N. Ii. PALMER. PAL
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WANTED-A situation by young man that
w is good penman and has had three years
experience in keeping books by single entry best
of references given. Address BOX 1713. 16-2
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SUPERIOR COURT.
RrroRr IunGE RoNNEY.

WEDNEsDAY.-GeorgeE 4. Danforth VS.. Samue
+. Morse. Action of debt on bond given in re
straint of trade. The parties reside in Bruins
wick. In 1876 Danf0rth bought out Morse'
marble and gravestone business and stock il
trade, and Morse gave HIM bond in the pena
sum of 81 900 that he would not prosecute the
business of marble worker in Brunswick, nor sell
nor engage marble work anywhere within twenty
miles of Brunswick, either for himself or for any
body else as principal, clerk, servant or agent tor
80 years.
The defendant was out of the business for nine
years, but a year ago he came back and went to
work for his brother, who has had marble snol
plaintiff alleges that the defendant is in business
for himself but the defendant denies it. The
defendant practically admits the breach Of the
bond but claims that the plaintiff has suffered
no more than nominal damages at least. Decision
reserved
Geo. D. Parks for plaintiff.
George Barron for defendant.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA
COLES CONCERT.

The concert, given by the veteran must
clan, Mr.. J. Cole, at City Hall, last night,
was thoroughly enjoyable and was attended
by very good audience. Chambers Band
appeared in four of the numbers, an over
ture by Suppe, "Die Lrfahrt inns Gluck,"
Beyers Medley of War Songs" a selection
from verdi's Lombard" and Beyers "Old
Melodies" In all their numbers they gave
the greatest satisfaction, being received with
great applause as they appeared on the
stage. The "War Songs selection brought
forth rapturous applause and apersistent en-
CORE but Mr. Chandler only came forward
and bowed. The whole of the work of the
band was most artistic and Mr.. Cole must
feel gratified at the heartiness with which
his fellow musicians evidently entered into
the spirit of their music.
The Weber Club were warmly welcomed.
AS the years roll on the club continue to i'm
prove under the efficient leadership of Mr..
John Morgan. They sang Smart's Rover.
Phelis's "Hark the Sound of Evening Bells
and Smart's "A Capstan Chorus the latter
Their attack, shading and general finish
were particularly noticeable.
The Maine State Drum Corps proved quite
a novel and taking feature of the concert.
''Cardcterisque," and Vieuxtemp's "Gdrri-
O,uen," with the taste and skill for which
she is noted and was raptureusly applauded.
Miss Annie Willey's Accomplishments were
played with grace and taste and added no
little to the pleasure of the concert.
VACATION.
This remarkable amusing farce-comedy
drew first-rate audience to Portland Thea
tire last night, and the mao pranks of the
Days and their excellent company, brought
forth shouts of laughter and peals of ap-
plause from the delighted spectators. The
success of the piece was as marked as when
produced here last week.
LADIES' ORCHESTRA CONCERT.
The following programme will be present.
ed by the Portland Ladies' Orchestra for the
benefit of the Gospel Mission, at Mission
Hall this evening at 5 o'clock.
o'e''u'e Ladies' Orchestra. -N''A'''
Reading-Selection. :.."............
Miss Susie May Merrill.
VIOLIN SOLO
Ladies' Orchestra.
'O'"' '0'' Miss Clara Fl. Merrill
|'H''' ''''' No. Ladies' Orchestra.
-''~''' Miss Susie May Merrill.
Rural Pictures. CziDuKa
Ladies' orchestra.
| Violin Duet-Klange ans dem Thuringer Wald..
Geipel
Miss Addie Perry, Miss Nellie Young.
Vocal Solo. .......-..........
Miss Clara H. Merrill
March ....FauSJ
Ladies' Orchestra.
OVER THE GARDEN WALL.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Knight win pre-
sent their funny play of ''Over the Garden
Wall" at Portland Theatre, next Monday
and Tuesday, and the sale of seats will com
mence tomorrow. Last season this play
drew excellent audiences who were much
pleased with the performances. knights
| Dutchman is inimitable.
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT
Good seats can be secured at Stockbridge's
} for the Symphony Orchestra concert, to be
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UTANTED-A woman as housekeeper III the
w country; will have full charge of house;
family consists of the undersigned and two boys,
ten and 12 years. For particulars, address 7. l.
MERRYMAN, Bath, Me. 24-1
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VIII Pay for all Losses.

The managers of tae American Express
Company have decided to pay for all losses
and damages to goods caused by the accident
to the steamer Katahdin and by the wreck
of the Cambridge. The company at first de-
cided that by the terms of their receipts they
were not legally liable for any losses or dam
ages on goods shipped by these steamers, and
therefore should decline topay all claims,
and while they still claim that they are le-
gally responsible, they have concluded to re-
verse their decision, and will pay all just and
legitimate claims.
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Sudden Death.

Yesterday morning, Walter r. Llttleheid'
about 10 years of age, a brother of Mr.. Lit
tlefeld, the costumer, was found in his room
on Fore street. dead in his chair. He went
home about Z o'clock Tuesday night, and
was apparently smoking when he died.
Heart disease was the cause of his death.
He leaves a. son and adaughter. Coroner
Could deemed an inquest unnecessary.
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Observation-Disclosures f. Brown.
Clerk-AlonZO Purinton
and A. j. Wheeler.
TreaSurer-AlonZO Purinton.
Agent-N. S. Purinton.
School C0mmittee--F. B. Elliott.
Collector and C0nstable--T T. Whitney
AUDITOR. F. Brown.
All Republicans except Moderator.
The town voted to have a free high school
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The Bible Society of Maine, have secured
the sevices of another efficient worker, Mr..
l. V. Mayo. He is highly recommended by
his pastor, and many other Christian work
ers, as young man Of deep piety, great ac-
tivity and good judgment. He is to labor
under the direction of the committee, for the
next two or three weeks in this city. Let
him be cordially received.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
by G. |. HOOD 6 CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
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The Samaritan Association.

Tonight the Samaritan Association. one of
our most deserving charitable institutions,
will give ladies' party at City Hall. Chand-
Ter will furnish the music. No outside
wraps will be allowed on the floor of the
hail. There is great interest taken in the
society, and the parties gotten up under its
management always draw the best people in
the city. Let there be large assemblage
present tonight.
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California Oranges.

We have received from Motley & Co., a
specimen of some very fine oranges, grown
near Los Angeles, that are large and of fine
flavor. These oranges were shipped by Mr..
John Dennis from California and are part of
the first consignment to Portland. They
will become great favorites when tested.
Motley & Co., have the agency for them.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-John G. Schwartz, Joseph Hezelton
and G. Fred Murch to William II. Sargent, land.
$3.50.
:! Curtis J; Green and Mary X Green to James S.
Richards, land. $4,000.
Sullivan c. Andrews and Brittania G. Andrews
to Lorenzo ID. NJ. Sweat, land. 81.
Westbrook-Geo H. Raymond to Morris
Louis, land. 81.
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A large party Of the students of A. Gray
Portland Business College Tuesday night
went On sleigh ride to Coal Kill Corner,
and after one of W. D. Libby's bountiful
suppers they INDUCED in variety of social
games until long into the small hours of
morning. Before starting to return all
agreed in saying that they would like to en-
Joy many more excursions like it.
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Mr.. w. E. Stevens, late United States Con-
sui at Smyrna, Turkey, will lecture in the
Mechanics free course tomorrow evening,
on "Three Years in Asia Minor Mr.. Ste
vens was formerly the editor of the Concord
Monitor, and will speak on an instructive
subject in an entertaining manner.
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"ANTED-Party will invest $1,000 in a sat
w isfactory business with services. Address
G. Isl Federal st, 26-2
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Paper Hangings.

By reference to advertisement it will be
seen that II. j. Bailey 6 Co., Nos. 100 and
1872 Middle street, are offering a large variety
of gilt and medium papers at less than man
nfacturers' prices They are also opening a
large stock of room papers for spring. The
firm also make ceiling decoration speciality.
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The LoxaI Legion.

The military order of the Loyal Legion
held their usual monthly meeting at the
Falmouth Hotel last evening. In the abb
sence of Gen. Conner, Col. Merrill presided.
Routine business only was transacted, with
the exception of the passage of series OF
resolutions to the memory of Gen. Hancock
An excellent supper was enjoyed after the
meeting.
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WANTED -Apothecary store in some manu-
w featuring city in this state. Address with
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WANTED.

uTANTED-Agents for "The Child's Bible"
w Introduction by DIR. j. II. VINCENT. o. er
400 engravings. One agent has lately sold 150 in
town of 2, 3S people; one 10 in avillage OF 674
CASSELL & Co.,
feb27eod3t Limited. 822 Broadway, New York.
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Society of Christian Endeavor

The anniversary exercises of the First
Baptist Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor, which was postponed from last
Thursday evening on account of the storm,
will be held at the church this evening. The
services of Miss Lizzie Brown, soprano, have
been secured for the occasion, and addresses
will be made by the pastors of different
churches. All are cordially invited
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sohooner Emperor Lost,

The schooner Emperor, of and from Port
land, bound for Boothbay, went ashore on
Heron Island Tuesday night, and is total
loss. The crew are safe, but badly trostbit-
ten. The vessel is 46.42 tons, and was built
in Damariscotta in 1870.
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MAR RACES.

In Augusta, Feb 22 Chas. F. Greene and Mrs.
Annie V. Butterfield.
In South Gouldsboro, Feb. 20, Charles Miller
and Miss Emma d. Sargent.
In fremont, Feb. 81, Everett A. Stanley and
Miss Laura nj. Richardson.
In Mt Desert, Feb. 81. Eugene P. Stanley and
Miss Mary 4. Gilley both OF Cranberry Isles
In Boston, Feb. 20, Hiram Bliss, Jr. and Mrs.
Viola c. Young, both of Washington, Me.
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Partner Wanted.

IN retail dry and fancy goods store or one
spectacle business not to interfere with present
business of store; a popular frstclass location
suitable for any nice business rent low. Address
marld1ws PARTNER, Press Office
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The Grand Trunk.

Mr. Almon Smith, who was injured in the
second accident on the Grand Trunk Mon
day afternoon. died from the effects of his
injuries Tuesday night. at Bethel He was
fifty years old and leaves wife.
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NO CHOICE.
The Result Of Yesterdays Contest In
Ward Three.

The contest in Ward for Alderman and
Councilman was continued yesterday and
was again without result. 1t is hoped that
better luck will follow the closing of the
polls today. The following was yesterdays
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MUNICIPAL COURT.



WEDNESDAY, Michael j. Mulkern and James
f. Ceary. Search and seizure. Not guilty. Both
discharged.
William S. Trefethen. Possessing 1868 young
Holsters less than 1917 inches in length. Fined
S136S and costs. Appealed
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CITY REPORTS.
rRUANr OFFICER.

:
Mr.. Charles A. Beal, truant officer. makes
the following report:
Number of vistations upon schools. .......... 619
cases OF investigation attended to..........1 1926
Nlstations on families ............15S7
Returned to school by request of parents. 1876
Returned to school without arrest. ....,..... 122
Committed to school, recorded arrests........ 40
Furnished with clothing 49,. EGG
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Always avoid harsh purgative pills. They first
make YOU sick and then leave you constipated.
Carers Little Liver Pills regulate the bowels
and make you well. Dose, one pill.
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NOR sAEE-seoo or less; blacksmith shop,
bellows and anvils; $780, horse shoes; three
men; owner disabled and must sell; want an
offer. j. W. WILBUR, 2e6 Washington ST., Bos
ton. 81
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1t Won't Bake Bread

In other words, we do not claim that Hoods
Sarsaparilla will do impossibilites. We tell you
plainly what it has done, and submit proofs from
sources of unquestioned reliability, and ask you
frankly if you are suffering from any disease or
affection caused or promoted by impure blood or
rilla. Our experience warrants us in assuring you
that You will not be disapponted in the result
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Wamfad.

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"A erences required. Apply at No. 55 earle
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WARD THREE.
Messrs. Prince and Nickerson With
draw from the Contest.

To the Republican Voters of Ward Three:
Having received the regular Republican
nomination for Alderman, have been for
three consecutive days supported at the polls
by the Republican voters of this ward, being
opposed by faction who bolted the regular
nomination. Becoming satisfied that no
choice would be reached should / continue
in the field against this boiling faction, for
the sake of harmony withdraw my name
and leave the election of a Republican Al
derman with those who have taken upon
themselves the burden of electing the bolt
ing candidate. Before l decided to with
draw my name, a committee representing the
supporters of the regular nominee waited
upon the opposing faction with a PROPOSE
ton of reconciliation, which was that the
two factions unite upon new candidate Tor
Alderman to be supported at the polls to-
day, giving Mr.. Ricker's friends the. priv
lege of naming the candidate, and my friends
would support him. But the opposition re-
fused to entertain any such proposition for
an amicable settlement OF the existing divi-
sion in the party, and refused to c0ncede
anything. In withdrawing my name l de-
sire it to be understood that do not with
draw in favor of Mr.. Kicker, the boiling can
didate. A. I'll. PRINCE.
To the Republican Voters Of Ward Three:
hereby withdraw my name as candidate
for Councilman, and do not wish my friends
to longer support me.
PETER S. NIcKERsoN.
The Fourth Day Of the Contest in
Ward Three.
To the Editor Of the Press:
Permit us once more through your columns
- T. - &c ha
suit of the third days balloting for Alder
man shows that there are substantially but
two candidates in the field. Mr.. Kicker who
received 314 votes, and Mr.. McQuillan, who
received 266 at yesterdays election. The
contest is therefore narrowed down to a
choice between a straight-out Republican
and a straight-out Democrat. On these lines
the battle win be fought today.
We ask all Republican voters of Ward
to make our victory certain by turning out
once more to the polls We realize the in
convenience that these protracted elections
have occasioned to the voters of Ward 3,
but we think the principle that we have been
contending for is worth the trouble, and will
not have to be fought out again in this ward,
and we hope in no other ward in this city.
The question can be easily settled today if
Republicans will but give us their aid.
w. w. LATHAM, LYMAN CoUsENs,
THOMAS EDWARDS, BENZ. j. WILLARD,
SAMUEL b. KELSEY, MILTON HIGGINS,
j. w. CLAPP, j. T. PALMER,
VIM. w. RUBY, ALBERT E. PERRY,
VIM. P. HASTINGS, GEORGE Fl. BUXTON,
ALBION SAWYER, JOHN c. STERLING,
b. +. STRICKLAND, A. Z. LAUGHLIN,
JAMES III. BOYD, c.. 81. SISIoNDs,
ALFRED TRoTT, I'd, Jos. F. CoLLEY,
JOSEPH BooLs, FRANK DICKSON,
FRANK w. ROBINSON, w. ID. CARRUTHERs,
FRED w. ROBINSON, G. V. PICKETT,
E. S. BIBBER, FRED w. DYER,
G. A. HARTFORD, GEO. II. MATTHEWS
FRED HARRIS, GEO. HI. ROBINSON,
JAS. BLAIR, JOHN N. LONG,
JAMES C. KENT, THOMAS CUMMINGS,
CHARLES G. WILLS, GEO. /. ANDERSON,
J. F. MERRILL, J. S. STAPLES,
C. S. PETTENGILL, G. E. Dow,
T. Ell. CAsELDEN, and 271 others.
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WANTED-Everyo one to know that the ELE-
w CANT STEEL LINED LEATHERoID TRUNKS,
manufactured by the LEATHEROID MANUFAC-
TURING CO., Kennebunk Me-, are the lightest
robe trunks for ladies and gentlemen; sample
trunks for commercial travellers, delivered any,
where in New England Send for illustrated cir
cular. 1an15d3m
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At the town meeting in Windham, on Monday,
Cyrus 7. Parker, Prohibitionist, was elected mod
orator, and the meeting was then adjourned to
Monday, the 8th instant
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r OsT on sTOLEN-A checl

Il OST-Sunday, a solid gold ring; it has an
IL onyx stone with an Old English r. cut IN NJ
the finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving II
at THIS OFFICE. 24-1
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II OsT-Saturday evening between the Fal-
IL mouth Hotel and ASP Cumberland ST. a linen
cuff and linked sleeve button. The finder will be
rewarded by returning it to DOCTOR GORDON