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MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLIC ANS.
The State Convention Held in Boston
Yesterday.
oliver Ames the Choice for Govern
or-The Resolutions Adopted.

BosToN, Sept 29.-The Massachusetts, Re
publican State convention was called to or
der promptly at 10 o'clock by Major Gould,
chairman of the State committee. After the
reading of the call the following temporary
officers were chosen:
President-J. Henry Gould
Secretaries-Robert A. Southworth and Calvin
ID. Page.
After prayer Major Gould made a brief
speech, setting forth the objects of the con-
yention, and the national record of the Re-
publican party, insisting upon the fealty of
the Republican party to temperance, and its
fearlessness of death from third party. The
allusion to Governor Robinson's administra-
tion was received with prolonged applause.
He closed by predicting Republican tri-
umph in November.
The usual committees were then an
n0uneed. Senators, Members of Congress
and Members of the State convention were
invited to take seats upon the platform with
out the privilege of voting.
Mr.. Frost of Chelsea, presented the resolu-
tions adopted by the recent anti-saloon con-
vention and asked their reference to the com
mittee on resolutions, which was done.
The committee on credentials reported
that there were 351 towns and % cities rep
resented by 1927 delegates.
permanent organization was effected,
with Henry Cabot Lodge, of Nahant, as
president
There was long list of vice-presidents, in
Guiding Senators Dawes and H0ar, Congress
men Long, Rice Ranney, Hayden, Whiting
and Davis.
Mr. Lodge was escorted to the platform
nd addressed the convention.
The ballot for a candidate for governor
FL
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STATE POLITICS
FULL RETURNS FROM ARoosTooK AND o.


FULL RETURNS FROM ARoosTooK AND OK
FORD.
The full returns from Aroostook county
give Drew, the Republican candidate for
County Attorney, sixty-nine votes over
Roberts, his Democratic competitor. Black
Hawk Putnam, Democrat, gets plurality
of two hundred and eight votes for sheriff.
In the Linneus class the clerks returns
show that Alexander, Democrat,ha a plural
ity of two over Putnam, Republican. 1t is
now claimed that there is an error in max
ing ont the returns from Bancroft, by which
the latter gets plurality of one vote.
The returns show that Elbridgef Deeds in
Democratic, is elected Register oIG. Osgood'
Oxford county by thnty-hve plurality.
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THE MAYFLoWER AND cALATEA
Again Prevented from Racing by
Lack Of Wind.

BosroN Sept. 29-After many days OF o!
waiting and wishing for gale OF Wln9qI q. IN
which to sail their great match race, the En- En-
glish cutter Galatea and the YANKEE SIoo9
harbor this morning, with everything ], lndlo d
wind they wanted. Three hours later o tne ,ln
rival yachts had returned to their anchorage
because the wind had ''died out" ana agaLn an
flagship. On all sides were TO be heard only
mingled expressions of regret and disgust.
For nearly two weeks have the two grea51
racers lain at anchor waiting for such WING !
as would place them on an equal footlng, anu i
which of the two was the better boat in
heavy weather.
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Judgment for Large sum OF
Money.

TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 29-Judgment was
given by Judge Wales in the United States
District Court yesterday in case which in
wolves the largest sum of money ever known
in that court. 1t was that of the Mechanics.
National Bank of Newark, in the name OF
Oscar Baldwin, late cashier, who is now
serving term in the State prison for de-
faulting. After examining the affidavit of
an expert accountant on the condition of the
banks affairs. which shows that Baldwin
paid number of drafts drawn on various
bankers for which the bank never received
any money the judge declared in open court
that the defendant should be assessed for the
whole amount of the debt, which. with in
terest since 1881, amounts to So, 1924.
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ANOTHER MYSTERY.
A Dover, N. n. Man who was Severe
iy Stabbed Spirited Away.

DOVER, N. H, Sept. 29.--Fred Millard,
Blanch, at harrington, and who has been
under medical treatment at Job Clay's house
in that town has myteriously disappeared.
1t is supposed that friends of LeBlanch
have spirited him out Of the States
to prosecute LeBlanche. Some people are
inclined to think that Millard has not been
spirited away but died of his wounds, and
that the body was taken away in the night
time for burial.
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Burning An Academy for Fun,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept; 29.-James N.
Platt and GeorgeD. Bardwell, 20 or 2l years
old, have confessed setting fire to Monson
Academy buildings on. June 7th. Their con-
hection with the crime was discovered
Amherst for burglary. Platt was induced
to turn States evidence, and made an entire
confession He said the deed was done for
the fun of the thing" and with desire to
get up an excitement
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Biggest Sale of Pine Known.

DULUTH, Mimi, Sept. 29.-The largest
pine land deal ever made in the Northwest,
was eonsummated Saturday, in the transfer
of j. S. Pillsbury's entire pine land possess
purchase includes the enormous amount of
$50, 900, 600 feet of pine timber, the major
portion of which lies within the radius of
thirty miles of Aitkin. 1t extends as far
north as Lake Winnebago, and con-
siderable portion lies. around Leech Lake.
The company will operate on very large
scale this winter, putting in about five
camps of 100 men each.
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Short Crop of onions.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 29.-Reports to
the New England Homestead from the prin-
cipal iio onion growing sections of the country
indicate short ir0g r. Ran AND EhaarR nga RrGes %n This his
nnion 10 fields of New York State and the Wes4.
Grow Growers are disposed to hold for higher
prices. He.i The probabilities are that Eastern
ppnions will be shipped west before spring.
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Notes,
RoMdoIn College.

The work of cleansing the valuable oil
paintings in the art gallery of Bowdoin Col
lege which has been going on a few days has
turned out very satisfactorily, several OF the
older paintings being brought out in a re-
markable manner.
1t has been decided to rearrange the libra
nv under new system known as the "Decl-
NAL system" and about one hundred books
have already been classified according to the
new method. 1t is expected that the work
of rearrangment will occupy about five
years.
At a meeting of the Lawn Tennis Assocla-
ton held on Monday, the following officers
were elected:
President-Torry, 81.
Vice PreSdent-Tolman, SS.
Secretary and TreaSurer-Cary, %. ,, 20
Drectors-1st, Burpee, '67; I'd, Woodihah' co.
Sd, Lyman, 49,
A committee composed of Tolman, SS'
chairman; Robinson, S7 and Hall, 'SS, was
chosen to make arrangements for a fali
tournment. Four crews have been made up
for the fall races and an interesting struggle
for first place is anticipated. The subject OF
university eight is still discussed with a
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kennebec County Fair.
Killed by a Collision.

FARMINGToN, Sept. 29.-Word received
this morning announces the death of Eugene
Morrill, of Pennington Falls. He was in
stantly killed in collision of trains at
Watertown, Wisconsin. Hewas on his way
to Washington Territory with his brother to
look over the western country. He was
aged 27 and leaves family.
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The David j. Adams Case.

HALIFAX, Sept. 29.-Hon. j. S. d. Thomp-
son, Canadian minister of justice, arrived at
Halifax yesterday from Ottawa to attend
the trials of the fishery seizure cases, The
defending counsel in the David j. Adams
case. with the consent of the prosecution,
has secured an adjourned till after the
United States witnesses can be examined
in Boston. AS the witnesses are at
present at sea. and are not expected home
Til the beginning of November, the case will
not be likely to be resumed until near the
end of that month. Capt. Kinney, late skip
per of the Adams, is understood to be will
ing to come to Halifax should he be required,
and the chief justice, as already announced,
has ruled that he should come. Several
witnesses still remain to be called on behalf
Of Canada
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Confident Feeling at Charleston.

CHARLESTON. Sept. Cup to this even
ing there had been no recurrence of earth
s Quake I shocks and the city had quieted down
The community feels greatly relieved. @ ane
work of rebuilding and repairing has peen peer
going on all day, and there is growing leef
ening the relief committee had received 1873
applications for relief, many from, property
holders who are unable to repair their own
shattered houses. The total of amounts
asked for reaching about $S00,000 The re-
lief fund has not yet reached $500,OO0
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Earned run--Portlands. Two-base hlt-Wheel'
ock. Passed balls-O ROurke, B; Wilson, 2.
Wild pitch-Conway. First base on balls-Port-
lands L Lynns, 1. First base on errors-Port-
Iauds g. Struck out-by Conway, 8; Lovett, A..
Double pIays-Lovett, Peak and Laroque; Shan
non and Laroque.
At Haverhill-Blues, 15 Haverhills, T..
Base hits-Blues. Is; Haverhills, 6. Errors
Blues 8; Haverhills, II.
At Lawrence-The Lawrence Brockton
game yesterday. was postponed on account
of wet grounds.
THE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
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good deal of interest and enthusiasm, but it
Is improbable that the crew will be formed.
One new member has been admitted to the
sophomore class.
Joseph Williams, Jr., of Belfast, has been
chosen juror for the junior class: NJ L.
Kimball will act in the same capacity for 'S7;
Fowler, S7 will represent the Psi Epsilon
Society
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept 80.
The indications for Maine and New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather, followed
by local rains, slightly warmer.
The indications for New England ARE fair
weather. followed by local rains, slightly
warmer, southwesterly winds!
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 20, 1886.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Getting o.. of
a Bad Box 7

Last Spring Ira F. Clark the clothing dealer at
4S2 Congress street. announced that he would
give $4,000 worth Of presents to his patrons,
one-half during the spring months, the balance
this fall. He soon found that he had bigger 1oo
on hand than he had anticipated. To answer tne
thousand and one questions; IN keep an accurate
register of the patrons names numDerSi 70
look over thousands of guess slips ~ montn;
TO ascertain who the lucky twenty-five were tnaI
had guessed nearest; to notify the'T y man. ana
award the prizes, required more Lime than MI.
ness requiring all his time and energy. BY en-
gaglng an extra clerk he managed to get tnrougn n
the frst half of the year The other S4Oo:VU
worth of presents originally intended for the ian
distribution will be disposed of in an other way
1t being Mr.. Clark'S intention to retire from thls
branch of the business, but in so doing he pro
poses to do the greatest amount of good 10 lne
largest number of people. His plan is this: For
two days, the dates to be annouced later he Will
at the wholesale cost price. They consist OF
watches, iewelry and silver plated ware, OF stand
ard manufacture, and will be on exhibition at MS
store 1872 Congress street, prior to the sale. All
goods remaining at the close of the second day
will be disposed of at auction the day following.
The entire proceeds of the three days sale is to be
distributed as follows: 5000 will be given to
committee as a fresh air fund, and next summer a
days outing will be given the poor children OF
Portland The balance will be divided into SIX
equal parts and distributed among the following
charities to be expended in the purchase OF cloth
ing for needy boys, between the ages OF and IL
Fraternity, Father Linnehan of the Cathedral,
Gospel Mission, Associated Charities, and Mun1oy
sep25 sniff
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WANTED.

NM ANTED-By TtspOHsIDI5 pdTty5 g0Ou
w saddle horse to use from now until Spring
for his keeping; light usage and good care given;
horse must be kind, all right and without tricks.
Address at once, SADDLE, Press Ofhce.- 29-l
XETANTED-The public TO know that j. D..
w CHENEY, Piano and Organ tuner has a
slate at Horse r. r. Station opposite Preble
House r. O. address Deering Maine. Recap
pinC plane hammers specially. 20
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FROM WASHINGTON
More OismIssaIs from the Public
Printing Office.

w WASHINGTON, OepC. 81 ne puDic print
er at Washington dismissed yesterday 204
more of the 500 employees marked for removal
in order to make the force of the government
printing office fit the appropriation. The
foreman of the press room, the Congressional
Record, the piece room, and the specification
room, 60 persons from the folding room, rs
persons from the piece department., 40 per-
sons from the press room, 13 bookbinders
and II book sewers were thus dismissed. One
hundred of them were women. Public
Printer Benedict has carefully studied the
rolls with the view OF making his enforced
economy work as little hardship as is possi-
BILE. Where it is practicable he retains en-
ployes having families dependent upon them.
Each person selected for dismissal receives a
circular informing him, or her, as the case
may be, that owing to lack of appropria-
tion, reduction is necessary, and that it be-
comes necessary to inform you that your
services will not be required after this date"
Each discharged empl0ye is allowed pay for
the Is days leave of absence granted by Con-
gress. Mr.. Benedict intends to make the en-
tire reduction, which is forced upon him at
once. He says that is the most important
duty for him now. No complaint against
employees because Of any participation in boy
cotting has yet reached the public printer or
his chief clerk Neither of these officials is
aware of any such complaint.
Secretary Manning.
The President since his return to Wash
luBtUll, LIDS W luOtHUOLo VI
the cabinet in the city that, in his interview
with Secretary Manning, the latter had given
his promise to return to Washington and
meet his old associates around the council
board. 1t is, therefore, understood as proba-
BILE that Mr.. Manning will attend the first
cabinet meeting of next week, if he should
not come this week. Orders were sent sew
eral days since to prepare Mr.. Mann ing S
residence for immediate occupancy, and tho
work of renovation is now in active progress.
While the President has secured the consent
of Mr.. Manning to return and resume his
portfolio temporarily, he has nothing more
than the assurance of the Secretary that he
will see how the resumption of work sits up
on him, and then determine as to the 1uture.
A Presidential Reception.
The Presidents reception this afternoon
was attended by nearly four hundred per-
sons, including grand general chapter of
Royal Arch Masons, now holding convoca-
tion in this city. The President shook hands
with them all snd had pleasant word for
poan
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A MANS BONES
| Said to Have Been Found in the Ru-
ms of Burned Barn.

BowDoINnAM, Sept 29.-There is a. ru-
NOR afoat that a mans skeleton, in parts,
has been removed from the ruins of the
barn recently burned on the Mariner farm
in Bowdoinham. 1t is now an accepted
theory that the fire was kindled by this man
who Derished in the flames.
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tirenen's Lot

The following will be the programme at
the dedication Of the Firemen's Lot at Ever
green Cemetery next Sunday. The COM
mittee OF arrangements are g. H. Cloyes,
4. D.. Cummings, II. w. Jackson, j. @.
committee will be G. H. Cloyes and J. c.
Tukesbury:
Opening Prayer. Rev A. I. Damn
Singing. - TX Firemen j. L. Shaw, Samuel
Thurston, W. w. Colby, G. l.. Tukesbury. -
Address. ..... Ex-Chief Engineer Lewis b. smith
Remarks. ...... Ex-Assistant Engineer Henry Fox
Singing Quartette
Remark Hon. c. j. Chapman, Mayor
Remarks ........H Hon. j. w. Deering, ex-slaHyVtaa
Benediction.
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Franklin County Fair.

FARMINGToN, Sept. 29-The forty-seyenth
show and fair of the Franklin Agricultural
Society opened today at Pennington with a
good attendance. There was fine exhibi-
ton. Prominent among the cattle are the
Hereford herds of Lewis Kershner of Farm
ington. Elbridge Dill of Phillips, Herbert
Corbett of Pennington. and the Jerseys of
Rolio Sampson of Pennington, and j. l..
Arnold of Pennington. The exhibits in
clude over six hundred varieties of farm
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THE ROCHESTER FAIR.
A Large Attendance, Fine Exhibit
and Good Races.
Especial to the Press

ROCHESTER,, NH, Sept. 29.-The eleventh
annual fair of the Rochester Agricultural
and Mechanical Association opened today.
5000 people attending. The fair will con-
tinue Thursday and Friday
Tuesday was the day set for opening, but
the inclement weather necessitated post
ponement. The first days programme was
carried out today. A procession, headed by
the American Band, marched to Cold Spring
Park, where the fair is held. There is a fine
display of fruits, vegetables, mechanical
and household productions.
The result of the races was as follows:
2 nn d AcE-pIrRsE S2nn nrurnEn
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Business Failures.

Boston, Sept. 29-Howard Smelling & Co.,
coal dealers, Kilby, Commercial and Albany
streets, have failed and will settle in inSol-
yency.
Charles e. Kelley, boot and shoe dealer,
Hayerhill, has failed, with liabilities of over
$4,000; assets unknown.
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BASE BALL.
fhe New England League.

GAME TODAY.
The Portland's play the Lawrences on the
home grounds. Madden will probably pitch
for the home team. Tomorrow will be la
dies day.
PoRTLANDs, Z; hymns, 2.
In the league game at Newburyport yes
terday, the Portlands outplayed the Lynns.
The score:
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Eyanklin county s. j. Court.

SKowHEGAN, Sept. 29.-The September
term of the Supreme Judicial Court, Judge
Libbey presiding, adjourned today. A large
amount of business was disposed OF lnclud
ing 13 jury trials. Seventy-four actions were
settled 81 nonsuited and defaulted. Ten dl-
vorce cases were decreed. Two hundred
and twenty-five new actions were entered,
and five cases go to the Law Court
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r,r poRTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepteO by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
Address all Communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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"ANTED-All orders for collecting city offa
w to be left at our office after this date Tele,,
phone $50. g. M. STANWOOD & CO., 26l and
265 Commercial st. 90
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Nominations for Congress.

CINCINNATI, o., Sept. 29-The Republi-
can convention of the first and second Ohio
districts to-day renominated Hon. Benjamin
Butterworth and Gen. Chas. E. Brown,
respectively, for Congress.
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Wanted.

70 more Young men and more young ladies for
% positions In telegraph offices at salaries per
week, when learned, at from S15 to $50; Per
particulars, enclosing stamp to BOSTON TEL
EGRAPH INSTITUTE, 25S Washington ST.,
Boston, Sep29d2w
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The Race Between the Sachem and
Miranda.

PROVIDENCE, R. L, Sept; 29-The race be-
tween the Sachem and Miranda mas peer 1een
ffiIipft held Of the New York Yacht Club has been
selected as umpire.
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NOR sALE-Owner leaving the country will
IL sacrifice for S40O, Boarding and Lodging
House in flourishing city near Boston; furnished
complete and paying 5000 per month clear, year
round always full low rent; good location; never
changed hands Investigate Address j. w. FER
CURSOR 2nd, Lynn, Mass. 1872
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The following IS The StanuInI
in the New England League:
Games Yesterday.

At Philadelphia-Ph Philadelphias, s; Chica-
Cos. 5. Base hits-PhiladelphiaS, 8; Chlca-
Cos, 8. Errors-Philadelphias IL; Chica-
gos, II.
at New York-New Yorks, A; Kansas
Citys, l. Base hits-New Yorks, 0; Kansas
Citys, 6. Errors-New Yorks, 8; Kansas
At Pittsburg Athletics, 6; Plttsburgs. 8.
At CINCINNATI -Brooklyns, 10; Cincin-
At Louisville Metropolitans, 8; Louis
villes, 0.
At Marlboro Marlboros, II; Cochitu-
ates, 2.
AT st. Baltmores, IL; st. Louis, T.
At Boston-Detroits 6; Bostons, 4. Base
hits-Detroits, 12; Bostons, s. Errors-De-
troits II Bostons, 4.
AT Washington-The score atllthe end OF
the seventh inning in the Westinghouse
Louis game was two runs each. Then 81.
Louis began dilatory tactics to- delay the
game till darkness set in and they also did
some tall kicking" against the umpire.
Peace was finally declared and the game Tor
feited to Washington by score OF 3 to o.
Notes.
The members of the Lawrence team yes
terday afternoon presented President Knox
with a gold-headed cane suitably inscribed.
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r1ORsALE-A Farm in Scarboro 51a miles
from Portland; rs acres land with good
buildings; large orchard; good water; cuts sixty
Ons hay fifty acres under cultivation; rest wood
and pasture; an excellent stock or milk farm.
For further particulars, apply to E. A. WARD
Knghtville, Me. 25-l&w4W
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An Earthquake Shock.

DAMARIsooTTA, Sept. 29.-Some people
in Damariscotta think they felt a slight
earthquake shock this morning at 2o'clock
Others say it was Imagination.
Canadian Vessels Asking for hospi-
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NORWAY, Sept. 29-The county fair opened
today, with good attendance. Robert d.
won the q "a class: best time, 2.39
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FEMALE help.
WANTED

WANFED-A corporation whose business
w ior the past year has exceeded seven mil
Mons, mas rare opening for a first class business
man ma VINO can give his whole time and energy to
u Us 81 service; wee Address with references. MANA
GER, Box 6Sl, Auburn, Me. 3o-1
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VNANTED D-A good capable girl to do general
w housework. Call at 231 HIGH 81. 3o-l
WTANTED-At W. II. KOHLING's. coed
w pressman Immediately. Zo-1
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Lincoln County Fair.

DAMARIscoTTA, Sept. 29.-The Lincoln
county fair which would have opened yester-
day but for the storm, will begin tomorrow
at this place and continue through Friday
and Saturday. This will be the society S
+I,irtv fret ANIMAL fair
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NOR sALE-Wthiu two miles of Port
II land, and In full view Of same a very desir-
able Garden Farm. Good two story house, nine
rooms, ELL stable, carriage ice and poultry houses
splendid cellar. A good bargain. N. S. GAR
DINER, 40 Exchange st. 29-t
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ENOR SALE Three story brick house, in good
IL repair, with stable; good neighborhood, cen
tral location; rents for $23 per month; minutes
from Post Office; price $2500. half cash, balance
mortgage if desired. W. II. WALDRON, $50
Middle ST. PSI
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GARDINER. Sept 29.-John Booker, en-
ployed as hostler on the estate of the late
R. Fl. Gardiner, died Tuesday, from injuries
received ten days ago from a kick from a
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BOARE.

DOARD AND ROO ms-At large and COM
I'D n0dious house No. So Free ST., house lately
vacated by Mrs. Blanchard, now opened by MISS
LIZZIE Nc QUARRIE, for five years associated
with Mrs. Blanchard; house furnished new
throught; the very best of table board gents
S4OOper week; ladies $500; single meals 20
cents large dining room, experienced walters and
the best food, well cooked. 29-l