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The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
500 in GOLD.
Will be given to users of
TA-kA-kAkE.

Our new and original Cereal product, Sugar Corn
Flour for Boston Sponge Corn Cake, formerly
sold as Mahizene, has now received its
500 "Big Injun" prize name,
TA-KA-KAkE.
We shall put into every package of Ta-ka-kake
one of the letters Of the alphabet using all except
and z. Purchasers of Ta-ka-kake should save
these letters, they are OF value in forming prize
words, as explained below.
WE WILL GIVE 500 IN GOLD to the person
sending us before July 4th, 1885, the largest num-
Der of words formed from letters found in pack
ages of Ia ka-kake; S35 in gold for the second
largest number, and $15 in gold for the third
largest number. The names of the successful
contestants will be published in the leading pa
pers of Boston early in July.
To make fair for ALL we will confne the contest
to words found in the alphabetical list in Web
ster's or Worcester's Dictionary, excluding sup
plements and all words on pages following sup
plements.
For each letter in word, oven If the same let
ter be repeated several times, there must be sent
us a corresponding letter card taken from pack
age Of Ta-ka-kake; but the same letter can be
used in different words.
POTTER & WRlGHTlAGT0A, BOSTON, MASS.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05

The PRESS yesterday morning gave con-
densed account of the estimated receipts and
expenditures of the society for the year. The
following is the list in details of the appro-
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RaaI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-J J. Richards to Joanna Watts. VI.
Cape Eiizabeth-N X. Dyer to W. L. Mason.
SIPS.
N. r. Dyer to E. Ponce. $219.
e. +. jackson to G. A. Tilton. $50.
Scarboro-G. w. Parker to Mary A. Mitchell.
Martha M. Plummer to Eaoch Cannon, ct al.
$50.
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ToTAL.-................... l,O44'o0o -
STATE OF MAINE. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND. IS.
/, Charles PaysOn, Cashier Of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above siate-
ment is true to the best of my knowledge ana De
lief CHARLES PAYSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd day
of NAV. 1SSS CHAS. o. BANCROFT,
Notary Public.
Commentaries:
w. s. DANA. Directors.
maya CHAs. S. FOBRS,) DIT
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MAGGIE MITCHELL.

1t is four years since Maggie Mitchell had
appeared in Portland, before last evening.
and she was warmly greeted by an audience
composed, in q measure, of many theatre
goers who had always heard of the bright,
and sprightly actress but had never before
seen her. The play in which she appeared
was one written for her by Philadelphia
journalist which had never been presented in
Portland. 1t is entitled ''Ray."
Ray Golden is young girl, supposed to be
illigitmate, who has been brought up by a
labor reformer man who talks much, but
does little work Percy Vorell, the heir of
Mrs Vorell the owner of great mafiufactur-
ing establishments is in love with Ray, but
is SO weak-minded that when the villain of
the play, Mark Walworth, points out to him
that he cannot wed Ray. who is of doubtful
parentage, he gives her up and agrees to
scheme of his mother that he shall marry an
heiress. Finally, however, the young man
sees the unmanliness of his action, and his
love triumphs over his prejudices and Ray is
made happy. An escaped convict, whom
Ray assists to elude his pursuers in the first
act, returns to the scene, and in the later
acts plays an important part in settling the
fact that Ray is really legitimate child and
the rightful heir to all the property which
Mrs Vorell holds. The relation of this con-
Wet to the other characters in the play 10
skilfully concealed, and when it is announ-
ced in the last act that he is Rays father and
that he was convicted of a crime really COM
mitted by Mark Walworth, the audience IS
taken completely by surprise. Tho DISPOSE
ton of the villain, who is killed by strikers,
who mistake him for young Voreli, is also
happy thought.
T6ee plot Of the piece is simple and
naturally, and the dialogue bright. Miss
Mitchell was very happy in the light comedy
scenes, and forcible and pathetic in the dra-
matte situations. Especially is che latter
criticism true in the scene where Ray turns
lover where her acting was instinct with
suhdued but intense feeling.
Mr.. Charles Abbott, Miss Mitchelps lead
ing support, was strong, sincere and earnest
as the convict. That sterling actor K. f.
er admirably, and his delivery Of the labor
movement speeches showed excellent judg-
ment. The rest of the support was very
good. Miss Mitchell, if anything. improves
with the years. She is just as full of snap
as ever and her increased plumpness is very
becoming. The curtain was called several
times.
Tonight "Fanchore" will be given and all
who have never seen Miss Mitchell in the
play should not lose this opportunity
LEGAULT's BOYS BAND.
Legault's Boys Band gave very good
concert at City Hall last evening. The little
fellows play remarkably well, especially
when we consider their ages. Mr.. j. d. Lee
gault led them and Miss Annie G. Wiley
presided most acceptably at the piano. Be
sides the band, several ladies and gentlemen
assisted. The following is the programme,
MANY of the numbers being encored:
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A Sure and Positive Cure.
THE MOST WONDERFUL CURE ON
RECORD.

This certifes that was stricken with paralysis
of the left side in 1866, and have since that time
been under the treatment OF many physicians and
tried various remedies. conld not, in all The
years that have passed since stricken, lift my left
foot from the floor. l commenced taking DR..
Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic, and am now able
to walk without a cane, having good use of my
foot and SIDE so long useless. Dr. Greenes Ner-
yura Nerve Tonic has cured me of my terrible
trouble ALEXANDER HORN,
Marine Asylum, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day
of December, A. ID. 1887.
i PHILLIPS Notary DIhlin
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one Hundred and Twelve in One Day
"A Successful Physician.

1t would seem almost incredible, but it is fact,
that Dr. Nichols, the specialist in chronic dis
eases, Friday had 112 patients at his office, b37
Congress street. Each of the entire number con
suited the doctor, and large portion OF them re-
ceived treatment. To those unacquanted with
the doctor, his wonderful success may not be un :
derstood, but to the many hundreds Of patients
whom the doctor has treated for the past four
months, 1t s.no mystery His extensive practice
is simply owing to the fact that he gives entire
satisfaction. In fact HE CURES HIS PATIENTS,
and the good news is passed around.
DIR. Nichols is physician. He has had unus-
ual advantages of education and experience, both
abroad and in this country, and the unpreiudieed
mind will readily see the reason of his extensive
and most remarkable success. d&w1t
my friend, look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife, and you know that
Carriers Iron Pills will relieve her, now why not
be fair about it and buy her a box.
may1 d&wlw
F.O. Bailey & Co. viii sell at 10 O'Clock this
morning at salesroom, Exchange street, large
lot OF furniture and carpets, one Emerson piano,
etc. See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
Health and Strength

If you feel tired, weak. worn out, or run Edown
from hard work, by impoverished condition of the
blood or low state of the system, you should take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. The peculiar toning, puri-
flying and vitalizng qualities of this successful
medicine are soon felt throughout the entire sys-
TEN, expelling disease, and giving quick, healthy
action to every organ 1t tones the stomach. Gre
ateS appetite, and ronSes the liver and Kidneys
Thousands who have taken it with benefit testify
that Hoods Sarsaparilla "makes the weak
strong"
Hoods SarSapariIIa
81 have taken not quite a bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparia, and must say it is one of the best medl-
cines for giving an appetite, purifying the blood,
and regulating the digestive organs, that l ever
heard of. 1t did me great deal of good" MRS
| N. A. STANLEY, Canastota, N. Y.
suffering terribly. / took Hoods Sarsaparilla
and the salt rheum has entirely disappeared" ii.
M. MILLS, II French St., Lowell Mass.
Makes the Weak Strong
Feeling languid and dizzy, having no appetite
| and no ambition to work. / took Hoods Sarsapar-
lila, with the best results. AS health nvigorator
and for general debility think it superior to any
| thing else" A. A. RIKER, Utica, N. Y.
~ took Hoods Sarsaparia for loss of appetite,
| dyspepsia, and general langu0r. 1t did me vast
amount of good" j. w. WILLEFoRD, Quincy, H.
Hoods SarsapariIIa.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
only by G. ]. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
apr26 d&w1y
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Angeles, California, says that the best horse
he has handled in years came from Fairfield,
Me-. and writer in the New York Mail and
Express speaks of 'sthe handsome animals
from Maine, the only eastern State that
This is high praise, but the State and her
breeders deserve it, and considering the eff
for that is now being made here to breed
horses of high standard, it is safe to say
that their well-earned reputation will be
maintained for years to come.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05

DR.. James Grady of Eastport has arrived
home from his four months European trip,
coming by way of steamer TO Quebec. He
has spent his time in the hospitals of the
Continent
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05

STATE OF MAINE,CoUNTYo OF CUMBERLAND S.
/, James E. Wengren, Cashier of the above
named bank, do soemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief JAMES e. WENGREN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day
of May, 1888.
HOWARD GOULD, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
VIM. w. BROWN.l
ii. j. LIBBY, Directors
my5d4t VIM. G. DAVIS
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POTTER 6 WRIGHTlhGT0S, BOSTON, MASS.
my0 d1aWS Inns
Portland and BoOthbay Steamboat Go
STEAMER EHTERpRISE-cApT. ALFRED RACE.

IN and after Saturday, May 9th, Steamer viii
~ leave Franklin Wharf every Tuesday and sat
urdy for Squirrel Island, Boothbay, Heron island
South Bristol East Boothbay, Clark's Cove and
Damariscotta.
Every Thursday at 8. 80 am. for Squirrel Island,
Boothbay, Heron Island, South Bristol, East
Bo0thbay and Pemaquid.
Returning will leave Damariscotta every Mon.
day and Wednesday at TOO a. m, flor Portland
and intermediate Landings.
Every Fridy at 100 a. M, will leave Pemaquld
for Portland and intermediate Landings, arriving
in Portland about 2.30 p. M, connecting with Bos-
ton boats from Portland. Through tickets sold on
the boat to Boston.
Positively no freight received after 81 at Port
lend on the day of sailing.
Freight received and delivered by w. IL. Boha-
non on the wharf.
my4dtf A. MONTGOMERY, Pres.
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EXCURSIONS TO CALIFORNIA.
EVERY WEEK VIA ALL LINES.

For tickets and information, apply to the Ticket
| Agent, Boston & Maine II. r., Commercial stl Get
Station. Lowest rates to all points West and
South. dec2Odh
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05

The fastest year-old colt to ever take the
word Ego" upon an American track was the
burned to death in the fire at Palo Alto. CAL,
stables last month. He was valued at $780,
600. The other horses that were burned to
death in the same fire were Cerdic, worth
S. 600; stallion Clifton Bell five years old, rec
or, 225, valued at $4,000; stallion Rixford,
five years old trotted trial in 2.193, valued at
$4,000; stallion Grisckringle, dam, Lady
Thorne, Jr.; stallion Howard, six years old,
record, 2.2S, valued at $4,000; and two geld
ings, foals of 1882, either Of which could
have made 2.25 easily. The total loss foots
up $4,000, and there was no insurance on
the buildings or animals. The horses burned
were all by Volunteer, and were the very
pick of the stable. 1t is said to have cost
Gov. Sanford, who owned the stable, $780,
600 year to ran this farm and breeding es.
adjustment.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
A new CARD 0THE PUBLIC
The best advertisement article is quaIy the next
consideration is price,

Kinds Honey and Almond Cream. ........... :;
And an immense stock of Tooth, Nail and II
Toilet Articles too numerous to mention.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
ITEMS FOR HoRSEMEN.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.1

of month or two at the most the best ball
grounds in the State will be furnished. The
entrance to the park will be from the rail-,
road at about the same place as is now uSed
by the carriages which visit the grounds,and
the association has also right OF way 1Or
all time to the entrance to the Woodman
grounds from North street near the pond.
The home stretch will extend alongside the
railroad toward the woods and the Judge
stand will be situated short distance above,
where the woods now stand with the grand
stand opposite. No time has been set Tor
the completion of the park, but every effort
will be made to have it in readiness as soon
as possible and it is safe to say that at the
latest it will he ready for an August meeting.
Straight mile tracks are coming into great
favor among horsemen, says the Kennebec
journal, and some of our Maine breeders are
of the opinion that one will be built in this.
State another year. Horses can make a
lower record upon such a track than upon a
circular half-mile, although the public
favor the latter
Mclaughlin and Garrison have begun
riding at Washington, and during the season
the races between these two jockeys will be
watched by the public and will be a matter
of great interest. Mclaughlin won the
championship last year mainly because OF
the many races won in the spring and early
summer with Hanover, but this year Garri-
son will have a fair start and will, it is
thought, end the season ahead of the Dwyer
jockeys in the number Of races won.
The American Jockey Club is awaiting
the action of the Coney Island Jockey Club
in reference to ruling out bookmakers. 1t is
almost pertain that no bookmaking will be
permitted at Jerome Park and Sheepshead
Bay during the spring meeting Money will
have TO be invested in the auction pools and
the Paris mutual machine, but it is not yet
announced what race-gOers will have to pay
for the privilege of investing money.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
AT PORTLAND, IN THE STATE or MAINE,

nj the close of business. April 30, isss.
RIrlnIIRlEs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
HOW ENGLIsHMEN SHOULD VOTE.
The British Minister Exposes the Nature
OfCleveland's Relations with England.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 2l.-A promi-
nent citizen of Pomona, whose name is with
held under pledges, recently wrote letter to
Lord Sackville, the British Minister at
Washington, asking his advice as to the
duties of those voters who are of English
birth, but still consider England the mother
land. The writer also states among other
things that while in former years many resi-
dent Englishmen declined to be naturalized,
the administration of Cleveland has been so
friendly toward Great Britain, so kind in not
enforcing the Retaliation act, so sound on
the free-trade question, etc, that thousands
nave become naturalized for the express pur-
pose of helping to elect him over again.
Minister West replied promptly to the
foregoing and his autograph letter, sur
mounted with the British coat of arms. is in
possession of The Times" of this city, aud
is published today, The letter is as follows ::
private. Beverly, Mass, Sept. 10, 'sS.
Sir am in receipt of your letter of the
4th inst, and beg to say that fully appre-
eiate the difficulty in which you find yourself
III casting your vote. You are probably
aware that any political party which openly
favored the mother country at the present
moment woull lose popularity and that the
party in power is fully aware of this fact.
The party, however, is, believe, still desir-
Gus of maintaining friendly relations with
Great Britain, an. is still as DESTROYS of set
ting all questions with Canada, which nave
been unfortunately reopened since the re-
traction of the treaty by the Republican ma
jority in the Senate and by the Presidents
message, to which you allude. All allow
ances must, therefore, be made for the 20
litcal situation as regards the Presidential
elt ction thus created. 1t is. however, i'm.
possible to predict the course which Presi-
dent Cleveland may pursue in the matter of
retaliation, should he be elected but there is
every reason to believe that, while upholding
the position he has taken, he will manifest a
spirit of Cancellation, in dealing with the
question involved in his message. | enclose
an article from 1.-The New York Times" of
August %, and remain,
Yours faithfully,
l.. S. SACKvILLE. WEST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
A Warming,

The modes of deaths approach are various,
and statistics show conclusively that more
persons die from diseases of the Throat and
Lungs than any other. 1t is probable that
everyone, without exception, receives vast
numbers of Tubercle Germs into the system
and where these germs fall upon suitable soil
they start into life and develop, at first slowly
and are shown by slight tickling sensation in
the throat and if allowed to continue their
ravages they extend to the lungs producing
Consumption and to the head causing Ca
tarrh. Now all this is dangerous and if al
lowed to proceed will in time cause death.
At the onset you must act with promptness !;
allowing cold to go without attention is
dangerous and may lose you your life As
soon as you feel that something is wrong with
your Throat, Lungs or Nostrils, obtain a
bottle of Boschees German Syrnp. 1t will
give you immediate relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Strong Efforts to Prevent Fraud in New
York

Senator Quay, Chairman of the Repub-
ciates are making elaborate efforts 10 re-
duce the Illegal Democratic vote in New
Y ork city to 10000. He saws that at an
enormous expense, complete street num-
her directory was completed in August
and September. two independent sets of
canvassers visiting every house and ask
ing the householder to tell them the names
of every male adult living there. The
canvassers supposed themselves and pro-
fessed themselves to be collecting mate
rial for new directory. "We got the
name of every adult male resident of the
city," says Mr.. Quay. "The list has been
made up into books, book for each block,
and compared with the city directory and
last years registry. Any name on all
three lists has been checked off as not to
be meddled with" What he calls "a COM
paratively small portion, though the ag-
gregate is still formidable" remained for
a special inquiry. He says: with this
examination we shall be able to arrest any
illegal voter when he presents himself at
the polls" John Davenport, he an
nounces, will look after the arrests.
The first arrest for false registration
was made on Friday of last week. George
Gordon. who professed to live in the base
ment of li3 Madison street, registered in
the 9Th election district of the 4th assem-
bly, district on the first day of registra-
search for him, as in reality John Bar
rett, good Republican and member of
the Fourth Assembly District Republican
Association, lived there. Gordon was
found on Friday, and was promptly ar
rested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
Another State Swings into the Repub-
ncan Column.

The march Of Indiana, West Virginia,
and Connecticut to the Republican line
elects Harrison and Morton without New
York. OF the first two States there Is
now little doubt. Less has been said about
Republican prospects in Connecticut. But
there are decisive indications that the up
rising for Protection in the latter State
win prove irresistible in November. Ii
will be remembered that In 1884 the Dem
ocratic majority was only few hundreds,
and these were secured by the Burehard
fiasco which Barnum and German worked
in the most INSCRIPTIONS manner. This
year the Cleveland leaders have been cal
culating that the Third Party impractical
bles would accomplish as much as Bur-
chard did in 1884. But the evidence is
that Barnum and Brice will not be able
to get enough aid from this source to
counter-balance the effect of the Free
Trade damage to their prospects. The
Hartford correspondent of the Spring
field Republican, Cleveland newspaper.
published on the Connecticut border and
thoroughly informed a. TO matters near
its door, declares that the Third Party
Prohibtionists will fall far short of the
strength which they anticipate. This
correspondent notes that the Connecticut
Republicans are ''much more confident
than the Democrats" and attributes it to
reports from manufacturing centres that
the wage earners are opposed to the Mills
bill. He further SAYS:
If there is any undercurrent working detri-
| tneDt to the Republican cause it has not been
discovered, or if discovered by the managers
has been kept secret The only Republicans
known to have gone over to the Democracy
are men who are not ashamed or afraid to
admit that they have gone on the tariff issue
because they do not believe in protection
The general tone and import of the late
town elections are favorable to the Re
publicans. Many of the manufacturing
places showed decided gains for the Re-
publican party. The Republicans are
well organized and harmonious, the Dem
ocfats are demoralized and the third party
| people are are not going to cut much of a
figure in the fight. This is the present
situation. The supporters of Harrison
and Morton at this time are so far ahead
of their opponents, that there is little
prospect that all the corruption fund
which Barnum and Brice can spare for
Connecticut can change the present cur
rent. Thus, while New York today seems
about as sure for the Republicans as Ohio
or Massachusetts, it is pleasing to see the
strong indications that Republican victory
can be won without the State of Grover
Cleveland and David Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-26
THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
PLATFORM CONDENSED.
The American Creed.

We believe in a free ballot and in having
every vote counted.
We believe in protection for projections
sake, and we are not ashamed Of il.
We believe in aboliShing internal taxes
created for war purposes.
We believe in The direct protection Of
American labor against cheap foreign labor.
We believe in free internal competition.
We believe in railroad regulation.
We believe in homeSteaS and good home
stead titles for citizens.
We believe in home rule for big and in.
telhgent territories.
We believe in a double monetary stand
ard.
We believe In The utmost facilities for
education, as worth all they can cost.
We believe in a big merchant marine and
In American ship yards.
We believe in a good navy, good coast
deences and good water routes for commerce
We believe in making other nations re-
spect our rights and pay for all they get
from US.
We believe in protecting American cit
Iens against foreign interference, not only at
home, but in any part Of the world.
We believe that nothing is too good for
The soldiers who riSked their lives 10 save
ihe country, and saved il.
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cEoRcEswAsH,NcToN A PRoTEcTIoNssT.
"Wcrf Americans Have Been too Long Subject t.
tr British Prejudces."


to
place
manufactures making than
they attended particularly
onoths hats and all articles leather In Massa
establishing factories of coage and several
The number of made
incredible In that and Connecticut
Gen. Knox this day ompun OF the Hartford
clothes myself hope will not be while
be
uetto British des
purchased and of excellent quality "Goy Wash