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The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
He has Been Identified.

Inc young man who jumped from the Bos-
ton steamer the other night proves to be Ey-
erett l.. Staples of this city. He formerly
boarded at the Chadwick House and worked
at the shoe shop of Montgomery Brothers,
on Pearl street. Staples was observed to be
a little wrong some time ago and he has fire.
quentiy appeared to be slightly deranged at
tunes. lie left for Boston over week ago
ana since then nothing was heard from him,
until letters found on his dead body proved
MS Identity. He lived in Lewiston, where
he had brother and sister.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
THE GIFT OF HEALING
At Congress HaII-The Lame Throw
Their Clutches Away.

The mysterious healing OF the sick by the lay
ing on OF the hands every morning. from 10 to IL
o'clock, by DIR. Smith, at Congress Hall, has Gre
ated an excitement seldom witnessed in public
hall. Every morning Congress Hall is filled with
beople who crowd upon the stage TO receive bene-
fit from his powerful magnetic touch. For the
past two mornings some Of the most startling Ell
fects have been produced by the laying on Of
hands ever witnessed in the city Of Portland.
Yesterday morning an old gentleman, n years Of
age. went upon the stage who had been great
sufferer for the past nine years from Scatica and
from Rheumatism in his hips and legs. He was
SO stiff and lame that ne could scarcely walk In
less than five minutes from the time that DR..
Smith commenced treating him he was walking
around the stage without the use Of his cane. An
other old gentleman, who was suffering from the
same complaint, was treated by DR.. Smith, and
after receiving the treatment the old gentleman
Strengthened himself up and walked around the
stage thanking God and the doctor for the great
benefit he had received He stated to the audi
ence that he felt like young man, and said he
had not felt so well in years. lady went upon
the stage who suffered from deafness, and after
receiving one magnetic treatment she could hear
watch tick. A lady who suffered from catarrh
and dyspepsia received immediate relief The
Doctor will continue to heal the sick free Of
CHdi ecs dt NoHSteoo NAIL every HOfniuB, lTODn ~
TO IL O'clock until further notice. He will also
heal the sick at the hall Thursday evening, from
8 to O'Clock. Thursday evening, Sept.-6th, he
win give a free lecture to men at the hall. The
Doctor is located at the United States Hotel,
where those who are able and willing to pay may
consult him free Of charge, from a. M. till pm.
daily except Sundays. All letters Of inquiry must
contain postage aug31-tf
Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOWS
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub, awakes as "bright as button" 1t is
very pleasant TO taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
ian16 FM&W&w1y
II sick headache Is misery, what are
Carriers Little Liver Pills If they win positively
cure It? People who have used them speak
frankly Of their worth. They are small and easy
to take. aug28d&w1w
Flavor your drinking water with 10 TO 20 drops
Of Angosturn Bisscrs and you will avoid all
danger Of the impurities which, unfortunately,
abound in our water supply.
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ATTENTION BATTALION.

Every member of the several Republican Cam
paign Companies, are requested to meet at the
headquarters, Federal street, FRIDAY, Aug. 81,
AZ 300 p m in full uniform, for the purpose of at.
senuihg lhe Republican demonstration at Gorham
L. 5. sANB0RN, Colonel in Command.
4. She above rotIce has reference to all Uni
Drum Corps. "'e
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Shaker Fam;Iv Excursion.

The New Gloucester Shaker family came
to town yesterday morning and went down
the harbor ON the steamer Emita TO Long
Island. There were about % women and
girls, four men and half dozen boys. The
women all wore shaker bonnets and brown
or blue stun dresses, and the men and boys
were dressed in homespun and wore wide
brimmed straw hats
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In Pownal Aug. 20, Jas r. Marsh Of Portland
and Miss Efhe NJ Merrill Of Pownal.
In Gray, Aug. 81, by Rev. e. Bean Charles l.
Dow and Miss Alice s. Merrill. both OF Gray
In Bath, Aug. 20. by Rev j. M. Remick. Geo
w. Gilchrist OF Portland and Miss Carrie l.. Parish
ley Of Bath.
In Boothbay, Aug. 81. Capt. ]. II. Pinkham and
Mrs. Mary A. Simpson,
In Biddeford, Aug. 26, James A. Jose and Mrs
Emma F0ss, both OF Saco.
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AN EXCLAMATION,

What is this nervous trouble" with which 50
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you will re-
member few years ago the word Malaria was
comparatively unknown, Ito day it is as common
as any word in the English language yet this word
covers only the meaning of another word used by
our forefathers in time past SO 1t is with nervous
diseases, as they and Malaria are intended to COW
oI "fas v-.- r-A2afathers called Biliousness and
all are caused by troubles that arise from a dis
eased condition Of the liver which in performing
Its functions finding it cannot dispose Of the bile
through the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
II on through the system, causing nervous troub.
les, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who are suf-
fering can well appreciate cure. We recommend
Green's August Flower Its cures are marvellous
DOy1 Al ucT,,
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Greenwood Garden.

Yesterday at the Garden was the opening
day of the colored baby show. There were
but few entries for the first day but it is
hoped by the closing day, Saturday, there
will be a good showing. There are only two
more days to witness Fra Diavolo. This
evening there will be large excursion from
Harpswell and along the route to visit the
Garden.
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steamer Forest City. of the Casco Bay
o1eainpoa. company. win make delightful
excursion to Yarmouth, at 2.15 ~. m. TODAY.
leaving Custom House Wharf At thot hour
She will remain one hour at Yarmontb This
gives an admirable opportunity for ono
of the most picturesque sails along onr
coast.
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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:
White, 81, etc.
Edward Small to William Gray 81, etc.
DerIing-Spofford |. Jewett to Laura A. Haley
81, 500.
Peaks Island-Melvine Morse to John Cooper
81 etc.
Great Cheabeague Island-zLous A. Weber to
James W. Weber, slOO.
Scarboro- Charles F. Pugsey TO Mark S. Mill
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VIEW ADvERTIsEmENTs,
STATE OF MAINE.
TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE
City of Portland.

Il and Aldermen of the City of Portland. here.
by warn andInotify the inhabitants Of said CITY 81
Portland, qualified according to law to meet nj
their respective Ward Rooms in said city. on the
| second MONDAY of September next A. 81. 1883
being the tenth day Of said month, at ten O'Clock IN
the forenoon then and there to give in their votes
for Governor of the State, four Senators and dye
Representatives to the Legislature OF this State
Representative to CONGRESS-, sheriff, County
Register of Probate and County Commissioners
Also to give their votes on the following ques
/. Shall the Constitution Of the. State Ia
amended as proposed by resolve OF the Legislature
approved March 10, A. ID. 1887?
2 shall the Constitution Of the State be
amended as proposed by resolve, approved March
AMENDMENT !,
The Treasurer shall be chosen benniallv Mt the
first session Of the Legislature, by Joint ballot of
the Senators and Representatives in convention
but shall not be eligible more than six years sue
''Shaii the Constitution be amended as nronossa
by resolution of the Legislature providing that
the Treasurer OF State shall not be eligible more
than six years successiyely?'
AMENDMENT III.
The Legislature shall meet annually ON the frst
Wednesday of January, the meeting. held next
after the election OF its members shall he ina
biennial meeting of the Legislature mentioned In
"Shall the Constitution be amended as proposed
by resolution OF the Legislature providing for an
nudl meetings OF lile LegfSature?D
Those in favor of said amendments will vote
yes" and those opposed no." upon their ballots
The polls on such day Of election to remain
they shall be closed. "-o
also give notice to said inhabitants that the
Aldermen of said city will be in open session at the
Aldermcn's Room, in City Building, from nine tin
twelve O'Clock In the forenoon and from two to
five O'Clock in the afternoon, on each Of the four
secular days next preceding such day of election,
Tor the purpose OF receiving evidence of the quail
ncatlon OF voters whose names have not been en-
tered on the list OF qualified voters in and for the
several Wards, and for correcting said lists
GEO. @. BURGESS City Clerk.
Portland. August 81, 1888 angSldtd
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Excursions.

The Casco Bay Steamboat Company will
give two splendid excursions on Sunday
next. The first will take place in the morn
ing. when the Forest Queen will go to Bidde-
ford Pool, leaving the city at 0 a. M. and
returning at / p. m. The second viii take
place In the afternoon going to West Harp
SVEN and returning by different route. the
boat starting at 2.15n. M
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
LADIES' GLEE CHR.

All ladies who are interested in forming a Uar-
rison and Morton Glee Club will please meet a.
No. 40 Franklin street, SATURDAY, at sp. m
Per order NJ n
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Cornish Rrothers

Cornish Brothers, the well known tailors,
will open their fall assortment of suitings on
Saturday. They have fine line Of choice
patterns, which they are prepared to make
up in the latest styles.
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Ward Five Republicans, Attention.

The Ward Republicans are requested to
meet at Browns Block, Room 49, this eve
ming, at $50 o'clock, for the purpose of con-
sultation. A good attendance is desired
Pre- order City Committee,
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
THE PRESS FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The PORTLAND DAILY PREss will be furnished
from now until the November election for 81 90.
The MAINE STATE PRESS, which is published
every Thursday, viii be furnished from now until
the November election, for - cents.
The cash must accompany all orders.
Address PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.,
81 Exchange street, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
65c, csc, SI.25 and SI.50
Per Yard.
COLORED DRESS GOODS.

60 pieces of All Wool Henrieifas,
As inches wide. The finest line of
new shades we have received this
season OF our own import order.
For qrsalify and finish they cam
not be exceiled. We cannot dup
Ifcnfe them af the same price.
following are the c0Iors:sapphire
Pumice, Castor, Ordvise, Scarlet,
bordeaux, Garnet, Myrtle Green,
Bronze, Care inal and siiote. To
obtain some of the most desirable
shades, am early examination will
be necessary. Our Middle street
nrfea
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31

r. 0. BAILEY & co. AUcTIOkEERs
Mortgages Sale Of Furniture, Etc.,
by AUCTION.

SATURDAY, Sept LIST, at 10 a. m, at sales
- room, one parlor suit IL plush, one parlor suit
in haircl0tE, Turkoman draperies, sldebOard, din
ing chairs, pictures, one hall clock 100 years old.
chamber sets, carpets ETC., by order OF mortgaeee.
aug30 d3t
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MARRIAGES.

PEARS Soap is the most elegant toilet ad.
junct.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31

Flavor your drinking water with 10 TO 20 drops
of Angestura Bisters and you will avoid all
danger Of the impurities which, unfortunately,
abound in our water supply.
aug27 eod&w1w
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Notice Of Dissolution Of Coma

Il stairs; very conveniently arranged all on
one Iioor; gas, sebago; cemented cellar; water
ciosetsi nice Yard very pleasant and sunny; will
STREET. a 3l-I
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EOk sALE-Drug store, best location in the
- rcity' corner OF Central and Water Sts., oppo-
size Z; y, ntted IN cherry, small stock and doing
gooa business; will be soil at a big bargain;
Teason ,r selling change of business. Address
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
FM&w&wly

II sick headache Is misery, what are
Carter's Little Liver Pills If they win positively
cure It? People who have used them speak
frankly Of their worth. They are small and easy
TO take. aug28d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31

The caucus was called to order by Thomas
Pennell, of the City Committee, and Frank
II. Plummer was elected chairman. and S.
H. Brown. secretary. The following were
Nominated:
Thomas PenneIl, Thomas M. Fisher, Frank
E. Haggett, II. X. Colesworthy, James
L0gue. Hiram l.. Jones, s. III. Brown.
Voted, That the delegation have power to
fill vacancies.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31
Vigor and Vitality

II 100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-31

The Republican caucuses to select dele-
gates to the convention to dominates candi-
dates for representatives to the legislature
were held at the ward rooms last evening.
The result follows.
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said Sidney. brightly. And then another
pair of feminine eyes glowed over the be-
witching array of gems. only their depths
betrayed a slight tinge of envy.
"Of course it's a secret from Blanche" re-
marked Sidney. "Good-by. mother; good
by, Grace. Father isn't home, is he. moth
err" he asked abruptly.
NO. Sidney"
And he has the key to the library safe.
don't care to lug a fortune around . rail-
road depot. Miss Vernon. will you pc re-
sponsible for this little bundle OF radiance
until this EVENING"
"A bright. eager look flashed into the dark
face. as If its possessor felt happy at the
confidence reposed in her by handsome
impetuous Sidney. Mrs. Danforth looked q
little anxious. as if some suggestion Of love
mipht actuate the sentiments OF her son
and her guest. It was not in her bright
nature to allow tri1es to annoy her. however
and she smiled an adieu to Sidney. with the
words: ~
Don't miss the train. You Know CAPTAIN
Tarb]e is a stranger in the city. and ne VIII
be expecting you;" and then she went 10 at
tend to some domestic duty. with a pleasant
lest to Grace Vernon to look out Tor purg-
lars and her precious charge.
The ewes of the latter dilated. and her
bosom hcaved, once alone. In every feature
If her dusky face the siren showed envy DIS
she opencd the jcwelcase and gioated over
the gems it held, and seemed to ponoer
moodily. fercely, intently. Then she starteo;
A sudden impulse seemed to seize her. ana
eha won't to her room, dressed herself for the
street, and half an hour later. heavily veleu'
reached the store of an obscure jeWeler on
q retired business street.
.Mamma." Blanche Danforth asked that
afternoon. "is Miss Vernon going to remaln
with us for the h~olidays?" w..
II have invited her. dear. why! lou
look displeased!" -rod
II an little, 1 must confess, rePneu
Blanche, a slight frown on her pretty az.
$40 YOU know, mamma. am beginning =
distrust herr?
"Blanche!"- oro
Il can'thefe it. When she first came mere
vonr kind interest in her made me- ~
n;tv for her, but I do not like the DARK iooA
q her ewes sometimes. and Sldney"
.Ahl what about Sidney. dear! ,:a
u believe she is in love with hlll' - :
irving toto entrap him" u
Mrs. Danforth laughed merrlly' ~ =
heart was not in her mirth. Somenow.
Ranches words opened her eyes anu
evening she sat down to think IL w osu'
,;La tho prudent, far-seeing mother she Wa
M che decided that after the holidays :
would find a new home for MISS 'ernon.
She knew very little OF grace w. iat-
personally. One day. a month pach, n.aufh
Tor had come a stranger 10 ~ "ha -o-
mansion. She asked its mistress Il use
m@embered Alice Lane On. yes! ~ ma-0
her dearest schoolday 1rleno'
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the Captain. You sit down right there. /
have a few words to say to you. and they
shall be brief. I've been watching you since
I came here. / suspected something wrong
when Mrs. Danforth told me that you were
Vernon's daughter"
Her old friends child!-your one is in
solent. sir!"
You are not her old friends child; you
are an impostor!" responded the Captain,
forcibly. "The vernons had one child"
And l am that orphan waif."
And that child was a boy. My lady. I
hate to make "a row at Christmas. but you
are deceiving these good people. Who you
really are, [ don't know, but you're a bold
one, for I Twas in India when Charles YER
non died. Some way you got hold of the
family papers. 1 suppose. and drifted here.
and decided to represent yourself to be the
daughter of the Vernons. Dare you deny
it? Try it! can prove what l say"
No. the false Grace Vernon did not at
tempt to deny it. Her face white as death,
she sat staring at Captain Tarble with
wicked. steely eyes. as if she could kill
him then and there.
And you lave unmasked me-" she gritted
forth finally.
No; as I say. I want to make no row,
only I won't see this family imposed upon.
1 know your game. You got that free
hearted boy. Sidney. interested in you. You
got him to pity you-a week ago. in a mo-
ment Of rashness. he almost asked you to
marry him. You e%ntrapped him."
~Oh, this is unbearable!" choked out Grace.
It's true. You expect to hold him to his
silly promise. yet you know he regrets it.
Now, then, my lady. I have q proposition to
make TO YOU. Leave this house."
The dark face glowed defiantly.
"And give him up?"
You'll have to-"
"And if I do?"
Il shall not say a word Of your true char
acter until you are gone. First, however.
you will write a note to Sidney Danforth
for me to deliver, releasing him from the
Encouragement you tricked him into
The a of a tigress seemed to fill the
sirens heart, but she controlled it we'll.
Twill do it." she said finally. Il will leave
here tomorrow"
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Christmas tree, and I'd like to guard it."
Captain Tarble had his own way. and
everybody laughed at his whims and fears,
as they babe him a CHEEKY goodnight and
left him to the solitude Of the reception
room, where a Christmas tree had been set
up and decked out, as was the annual Gus
tom Of the Danforths.
The old Captain had his suspicious, but
he kept them to himself. He lay down OF a
lounge, with a speculative look at tie jewel
box which Sidney had shown him. and de-
cided that the night marauder fortunate
enough to secure Blanche's costly Christ
mas present would have q; lucky haul in
deed.
Then he nodded and dozed. and awoke
with a start. 1t was just daybreak. Some
one Was at the tree.
A white-robed figure, that of a woman.
was there. He saw a hand reach for the
jewel-case, and sprang to his feet.
He was out into the orridorin Il moment
but the thief was too quick for him. He
sat down in the hall. Who was the ma
rauder?
Merry Christmas, Capta1n:"
"Eh? Hello, it's you. Sidney! Awake SO
soon? I've something to tell you. The tree
has been robbed"
What"
Yes"
Who by"
"A woman-dressed in white-ran up
stairs, took the jewel-box-
"Ha, ha. Captain, you've been dreaming!
Why, there's the jewel box, safe and
sound"
They had entered the room as Sidney
spoke. Yes. the jewel-box was intact. The
Captain marveled.
Il saw some one at that tree he began.
Captain" remarked Sidney. with a quiz
zical look. did you sit up all night?'
Il dozed, of course.
And had a steaming tumbler of grog.
sailor-fashion, to begin with, and dreamed
it all. You sea-faring men are always See
ing spooks, you know.
Sidney's bantering did not change Captain
Tarble's opinion one whit. however.
4 saw her. and-Ill watch was the
grim decision of the Captain; so discussion
of the theme ended for the time being.
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wealth, and she always tried to make their
visit "a real good time"
This Christmas. in addition to Miss YER
non. she had invited a Captain Tarble and
his daughter. She had never seen either.
but Mrs. Tarble, now dead. had been her
boarding-school chum, and she longed to
see the child of her dead friend. who. with
her father. an old ocean captain. had been
abroad for some years.
Good-natured Mr.. Danforth had smiled
quizzically.
Sea captain. eh, wife," he chuckled.
We'll, it will be a variety; but if he says
'shiver my timbers!' and pass the grog!
and all those nautical terms. he'll shock
your polite friends"
That night lacked two of Christmas Eve.
That night at eight o'clock Sidney Danforth
drove up to the mansion in a carriage from
the railroad depot. and with him were Cap
tain Tarble and his daughter.
Blanche" he murmured, as he met his
| sister in the dining-room later. did you
ever see such Il bewitching creature as
Ethel Tarble? 1 have met my fate!"
Look out. brother! Miss Vernon's jeal-
Gus eyes are upon you.
Sidney Danforth started. A worried ex-
preston crossed his face. With a frown he
recalled a certain infpulsive declaration he
had made to Grace Vernon two days pre-
vious. Then light-heartedly he tried to dis
pei the impression.
A pleasant party they all made. seated at
the dinner table. The bluff old mariner
charmed them with his quaint sayings. Shy,
beautiful Ethel seemed to attract Sidney
like a lodestone. Miss Vernon saw, and her
heart ragged fiercely.
Did you ever know Mrs. Vernon. Captain
Tarble?" spoke Mrs. Danforth later that
evening in the drawing-room. She and
Mrs. Tarble and myself were once school,
girl friends"
Oh yes! 1 knew the family. Met them
in India"
why, how charming! Miss Vernon here
is the daughter. OF course. as it must have
been many years ago, you did not recog-
nize herr"
What" CALCULATED the Captain. Miss
Vernon--this lady-the d%aughter?"
"Of our Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon. in India,
yes." And volubly Mrs. Danforth in an IN
dertone related how she had come to her,
never noticing the growing agitation IN her
listener.
you will excuse me" he almost gasped a
minute later. You see. madam, I'm not
nsed to such close rooms. and the air amt
very cold, and I'd like a Whit OF it on the
yeranda there. if you've no objection"
Mott in the least" replied Mrs. Danforth.
anxious to humor even the whims OF her
guest.
: Rnt no whim was it-no frantic craving
for air. even. Captain Tarble had been
startled. and his way Of getting over 1t was
to be alone and think.
He drew down the window and sat on the