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Subscription LAWS.

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Cleveland. has taken some pains to collect
and compile the decisions of the United
States Court on this subject. and gives the
result of his investigations the following:
1. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice to the contrary are considered as wish
ing to renew their subscriptions.
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tiDue to send them until all arrearages are
paid.
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ed them discontinued.
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out informing the publisher, and the papers
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responsible.
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and leaving them uncalled for, Is prima facie
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MAINE STATE PRESS
DURING

THE MAINE STATE PRESS during 1890
enters upon the twenty-eghth year of its
service to the Republican Party and its pat
rons of the State Of Maine. During the past
year it has been enlarged one half; and to-
day it stands without a superior as an all
around Maine weekly. The news-field of
the Maine towns is covered by corps of in
teresting and efficient special correspon-
dents. The general domestic and foreign
news field is covered by the magnificent SER
vice Of the Associated Press; and 1t may be
claimed without fear of contradiction that
no Maine weekly paper gives It's patrons so
much general news as the MAINE STATE
PRESS. This excellent, twelve-page paper
win be furnished at the old price,
Two Dollars a Year
in advance. In addition to its news service.
it has also Marine and Market Departments
unrivalled be any paper; and Departments
for the Home Circle that have made II popu-
lar in thousands of homes. Those not wish
ing to subscribe for year, may obtain the
PRESS
SIX Months for One Dollar
In advance, OF Three months for Fifty Cents;
and those wishing to get acquainted with
the paper may obtain it
Six Weeks far Twenty-Five Cents.
At these Prices the MAINE STATE PRESS
pie Copies sent FREE on application.
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the no M e.

THE woMAN's EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK.
The New York Exchange for Womap's
Work has been in existence eleven years,
and its growth and prosperity have been
steady and continued. 1t is the pioneer of
such enterprises, and not only has it become
successful itself, but it can now count up six
ty-four Exchanges in different parts of the
country and Canada which have been model
led after It and have started out with the
same bylaws.
The object OF the Exchange has been from
the first to aid impoverished gentlewomen,
who, through misfortune. have been obliged
to become bread-winners. There are now
twenty-five hundred names of consignors
enrolled on its books, and it has paid out to
these conslgnors, whose number steadily in.
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ParIor Electricity.

A very simple apparatus for obtaining
an electric spa.k Is made by
German physician Round the center
a strip of tin. foil, and another strip is pasted
from one end Of the chimney to within a
quarter of an inch Of this ring. Then piece
Of silk is wrapped around brush, and the
interior Of the chimney is rubbed briskly.
In tue dark bright electric spark may be
seen too pass from one piece of tin-foil to the
other each time the brush Is withdrawn from
the chimney. Many other experiments can
be tried with this apparatus.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-18
OUR BOYS
Winter Fishing.

There's lots of fun fishing in winter,
through the ice, for you can set a number of
lines with tip-ups and catch pickerel, perch
or bass better than in summer time what
is tip-up2" The principle of 1t is some
thing like the old fashioned well sweep. The
pole is about four feet long, pine will do-one
inch thick at the butt and tapering to a
point Find the place where the pole with
line, hook and siDker attached balances. as
in sketch Gig. y, and at that point bore a
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hole for wire tightly fitted. which passes
through and projects an inch each side. See
section of pole, Fig. p. A board is procured,
two feet long, and eight inches wide. In
the middle an inch hole is bored to fit the
the end of stick two feet long, which is two
inches wide at the top. where 1t is shened as
in Fig. 3, the space between the proDgs being
greater than the thick of the pole to allow IL
play, while the projecting wire rests In
grooves cut in each. When the fish pulls on
the line the point nf fha nola will din An.
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round the short end,
l flannel Is tackled ON

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the butt be not heavy enough to keep in
position, weight it down by fastening lead
to 1t.
or five of these contrivances with hooks and
lines. Get wide mortising chisel; remove
the handle, and point the end of a broom
stick to replace 1T. You will find this as
good an ice chisel as you can desire.
The best thing to use for bait is live small
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Building In Cork,

There are apparently few more useless
articles than an old bottie-cork. yet with
little ingunity old corks may be turned to
account. G gs
A cork if cut into cube or small brick
bears a close resemblance in miniature to
many kinds Of stone. When number of
these are combined they look like old speck-
ed and indented masonry. They abound in
brown or brownish-gray spots and little cavi-
ties. With number of such cork bricks it
is not difficult to construct a model of
building or castle at once attractive and
ornamental. They are easily Joined by pass
ng wire or small rods through them, or by
gluing them together.
If is desirable to give the cork some
other shape, or to round the corners, this
can be effected with sharp penknife and
sand-paper, but artists who make elaborate
models of buildings in cork use new, keen
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SONG
BY t. b. ALDRIcf

[From "Wyndham Towers"
TWAS with doubt and trembling
whispered In her ear.
Go, take her answer, bird-on bough,
That all the world may hear
Sweetheart, sigh no more
Sing 1t, sing it, tawny throat,
Upon the wayside tree,
How fair she Is, how true she Is,
How dear she is to me-
Sweetheart, sigh no more,
Sing it, sing 1t, tawny throat,
And through the summer long
Inc Winds among the clover-tops.
And brooks, for all their silvery stops,
Shall env' you the song
Sweetheart, sigh no more,
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other way is to make a
box without ends or top.
Zig. Al. The length
should be one and a half
feet, and the bottom Is
three inches wide ind
one inch thick. The
sides, four inches wide
and half an inch thick,
must be nailed securely
to the bottom. This pole
is only two feet long, one
inch thick at the butt,
and tapering nearly to
the end where the line is
efpnad At n nlaaa
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anu u Sludil piece OF Itu
four inches or SO from the
other. A piece of wire
is bent, and driven into
the pole at the point
where the first was put
through it. This one
serves to hold the flag
stick when set. At the
moment the point of the
pole is pulled down by
the struggling fish, the
flag Uses upright, and
serves as a signal.
If II c hould hannah fha +
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eight inches from the butt, gimlet hole is
bored, into which four inch wire Is placed,
whose ends pass through the upper edges of
the upper edges of the box, near one end. At
the opposite extremity a similar wire is
placed, which pierces very small stick two
and a half inches from its base, while the
other portion is long enough to reach the
first wire. (See Fig 81
A weight is secured round the short end,
and q small piece of red flannel is tackled on
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fish of any kind, but there may be difficulty
in procuring them in this case, as last
resort. a piece of beef will do. A bright bit
OF tin, about the size of penny, fastened
near the hook, attracts the fish.
When you have arrived at the fishing
ground, which, if it is a lake or pond, had
best be near the shore, where the water is
not more than fifteen or twenty feet deep at
most, cut through the ice holes foot square,
and then put the lines In position.
well remember starting out on fishing
excursion one winters evening "What!''
you say, Fish in the dark ?' oh! yes, but |
carried besides my lines a large bulls eye
lantern.
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ice, l cleared the chips out of
the water, and setting my
lantern so the light reflected
into 1T, | began fishing. In a
few moments a violent tug at
the line told me my luck had
begun, and / landed as fine a
beauty as you ever saw.
While l was endeavoring to
detach the hook, a splash In
the hole attracted MY at;en-
ton. and TO my great aStonish-
ment the water was literally
filled with fish, which
swarmed to the hole | had
cut. OF course l had plenty
Of sport, for ] carried home
all the fish | wanted, and
twas many a long day ere l
ceased exnlting over my dis
overy, or told the boys how
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Auction sale.

1 N pursuance of vote Of the stockholders OF
L the Fort George Island Company the Dlrec-
tors will sell at public auction at the Office OF Geo.
G. Hopkins, ESQ.,, No. SS1s Exchanee street,
Portland, Maine, on Monday, January ~. 1890,
interest of every des ription, wheresoever situa-
te and particularly ali its right, title and interest
to certain real estate situated on Fort George Is
land, puval County, florida, and all rights arising
out of a certain bond or agreement made between
Jonathan G. Greeley and Charles Holmes, parties
OF the first part, and 8. MardeD, party OF the
second part dated August 2, 1ss6 ana transferred
by said Marden to the Fort George Island Com.
pany also all IT'S rights arising out Of bond or
agreement made between said Greeley and
Hnlmes partie, of the first part. and said Marden,
party Of he second part relating TO certain prop.
trty specified on the Sidney map as lot and
commonly known as Mount Cornelia. situated on
sa d Fort George Island and transferred by said
Marden 10 the Fort George Island Company.
iabi3d2w a. wASHBURN, President.
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TO LET.
LOST AND FOUND

II OST-A plain gold ring, very heavy; two
~ words Engraved inside. The finder will be
handsomely rewarded by leaving the anne at the
FALMOUTH HOTEL. 15-l
EOnND-That the best -four in the market
i for ing bread nd pastry is Lovell's best,
sold only by F. E. LOWELL, No. 1873 Oxford
street; all grades of St. Louis and patents always
on hand AL
I OST-A white fan: supposed TO have been
- lost on Congress street. Thursday forenoon,
the 9th inst The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving same at THIS OFFICE.
1871
r OsT-A large yellow and white st. Bernard
II dog with a leather muzzle on; any one
tu ming him to $40 Danforih street will be suita-
bly, rewarded. Ill
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E EDUCATIONAL.
ART LESSONS.

N " II HEESVNSs
AIR. A. Z. MOORE will take a limited number
M of pupils during the Winter. Instruc tons
given n CrayOn Forfeiture from the fiat and from
he; also in Academic DR. wing from casts, still
life and the living model.
STUDIO, "a FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
iaR2 Portland, We. eodfian1bs
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England.
Ellsworth Americana

The Portland PRESS is one of the best
newspapers in New England. 1t is inde-
pendent In the expression of its views,
prompt In giving the news Of the day and Is
Republican organ, which though fair in
the expression of political matters, makes no
uncertain sound. One Is never at a loss to
the coast towns its shipping list alone, which
is very full, is worth great deal more than
the price of subscription.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-18
Leading Republican Journal Of maine

We have for long time considered the
Portland Press one of the best of the Maine
papres, and in some respects the best of them
with the exception possibly of the Boston
Herald. 1t is, beyond question, the leading
Republican journal of Maine, and on that
account alone entitled to the support of all
Of that way Of thinking. Although positive
with partisan prejudice as any paper in
either party we are acquainted with. As
newspaper it compares favorably with the
great metropolitan dailies, and covers its own
field quite as as well as they do. To all of our
daily, we cordially commend the Press, and
guarantee that it will fill the bill every time.
One NJ the Rest Newspaners In Nevv
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EnterprIslng and Able.

: :
We have frequently of late had to CON-
mend the enterprise and ability shown by
tho Portland Press, and 1t is always pleas
ant to have occasion to speak in such terms
OF Maine newspaper. We have no doubt
that In the new year, and In the coming
years our Portland contemporary will con-
tinue to press on to further victories, en-
HANGING alike In reputation and circulation.
The compliments of the season to you,
friends of the PRESS. 4H
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GrOR sAEE-The large boarding house on
T. free street, known as the Gordon house.
with restaurant on Free street aud oyster house
on Cation street attached; the house has been
pricr. as present owner Is going South. Apply to
LILLIAN ii. HASKELL, Gordon house, 80 and
% Free street. o-2
TYPE WRITER FOR SALE No.
Il Remington Sta dard. In good condition.
Price $50. AID ireSS Il A B.. Press Office. 2ltf
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y EIV6 CITY PdPeFs
tMachias Unionl

The Portland PRESS is the leading Re-
publican paper In Maine. If any of our Re-
publican readers are in want of live city
Daily, they need not 60 out of the State for
Ii. The PRESS Is edited and managed with
marked ability and is having a due share of
influence In the hard worked field Of Journal
ism, field in which only the fttest survive.
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nvRRsHOEs that At we'll look well, feel
" well ana wear well. are profitable to buy;
you can find them In all styles al sizes and r.
street. AL
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The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is the lead
ing daily gaper Of Maine; and is furnished
at the popular advance price of SIX Doll
LARS year: THREE DOLLARS for Six
Months: or FIFTY CENTS Month. In
sending subscriptions, address
TIE PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
.eeg 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, Me
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The Portland PRESS is enterprising and
reliable and, all things considered, we knew
of no better newspaper for the home. While
it Is enterprising it is not sensational, and
contains nothing which may not safely be
read IN the family circle. Get acquainted
with the Portland PRESS.
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Rarely S Surpassed.

LbINBIUH NtWb.1
The Portland PRESS is clean, able, en-
terprising Maine newspaper, and one abun-
dainty well equipped in all its departments.
Within few years the PRESS has made
rapid strides towards the fore front of jour
nalistic enterprise, and is rarely surpassed
by any of its competitors,
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FEMALE n ELP
ROOMS.

ITO let = A room on third floor, suitable for
Il one ur two gentlemen; terms 7, asohaole;
house centrally located, on Cumbr rland rect;
for further particulars inquire OF JOHN f. PROC
TOR, No. SO Exchange ST eet. i4-I
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Live Republican, Paper.

lPlttSneld AdvertlSer.J
The Portland PRESS is large newspaper
Of sterling Republican principles, progress
i've, newsy anu able. 1t has been foremost
the past few months in agitating secret bal
lot reform, and advocating the adoption of
the system in Maine. To those desiring a
live Republican paper the PRESS can De
safely recommended.
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DUBRERs for ladies that will not break out
Ii at the heel, nor slip off ,,n the street, can be
bers specially. BROWN, 461 Congress street.
14.l
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IAIUO5UOVh
The Portland PRESS is one of the leading
as we'll as one of the best Republican papers
In the State. 1t is edited with marked abil-
fly and Gaze. and the Republicans of Maine
may we'll rejoice in its desesved success.
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From a Democratic Nelghbor.

The Portland PRESS is an excellent paper
in every respect excerpt its politics. The
Daily contains all the latest news, both local
and general, and much other in eresting
but So year whichis very low for paper
Of its class and large size
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-01

prices, if they feel disposed in conse-
quence TO extend their business opera
tons and speculations, and if the banks,
on the other hand, are in q position to
respond TO demand for increased
accommodation, then the expected will
happen merely because it expected.
a swing in business will set ~; the silver
notes will at once stimulate the upward
movement, and will be the more readily
absorbed because of 1t; prices will rise,
and for while some persons will gain
and great many will think they are
gaining. A turn of this sort may fore
stall some of the effects which otherwise
would not show themselves till after the
lapse of year or two. Possibilities of
this sort present still another illustration
of the peculiarly sensitive and expansive
character of our medium of exchange,
and of the uncertainty with which We
must await the results of mere increase
of note issues, and especially converti-
BILE note issues >. by the government.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-01
London Wool sales.

LONDON, Sept. 30.-Oferings at to-
day g wool sales amounted to 9273 bales
The bulk of stock was of medium
quality. There was good demand, espe-
cally for better grades of New Zealand
merinO and cross-breeds and Tasmauian
merinos. Prices were maintained. Low
grades, fully secured, were less sought
for, the tendency of buyers being in
favor of light supplies. Offering of cape
Natal, steady at par TO oue-half pence.
The series is expected to close October
10. To-day's offerings in detail and
prices obtained were as follows:
Victoria 500 bales. Secured, lido
l71sd; secured locks and pieces, 10d9 IS
7Ld; greasy. l0Rd@1s Sd; greasy locks
and pieces, G12d.
New South Wales, 1000 bales-Scoured
915d@1s sgd; secured locks and pieces =,
913d@1s sgd: greasy, 6d@lOd;
greasy locks and pieces, 414d@9d.
Queensland-l700 bales. Secured, Is
@ls Cd; secured locks and pieces, SID
@ls 41ad; greasy. Sd@1O15d; greasy
locks and pieces, Ga d@91ad
South Australa-300 bales. Secured
9d@ls 21ad; secured locks and pieces,
Sd@l Is 2 ;greasy 4s@815d; greasy locks
and pieces, 2d@5lad.
New Zealand-24O0 bales. Secured $50
@ls Sd15; secured locks and pieces, 734d
@ls SID; greasy, 734@ll1ad; greasy
locks and pieces, 7d@S15d.
Tasmania-60 bales. Greasy, S1ad@ls
greasy locks aud pieces, 7d@724d.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-01

rated yesterday by Stirmsn before
County Judge Neathery which was to
have been heard to-day but was not
reached. T. NJ. Turner is one of the
county weighers, and his place is in
charge of his youngest son. Thomas Tur-
ner. This afternoon about O'Clock
Thomas Turner rode into town, and after
u short conference with his father pro-
reeded to the sheriff's office, stating that
he had killed E. c. StIrman and turned
over TO Sheriff Gum the pistol which he
SAID he had taken from Stirman after
Stirman had fired one shot at him. Your
reporter accompanied the sheriff and Es-
qure Rountree to the place OF
the killing. They found Stirman s
body lying in lane about one mile
south of Reno, and from an eyewitness
heard these particulars: Stirman had
gone to the gin at Reno and inquired II
Tom Turner was hauling cotton there.
From the GIN he rode south down the
lane aud entered the field where Tom
Turner was at work, having the child
with him, and demanded the child, but
WAS refused. He followed Turner to the
gate opening into the lane, and when
Turner opened the gate StIrman spurred
his horse in front of the wagon, eXclaim-
ing. BtluR ~ uhNt luhl pOJ VI
kill you Turner caught his bride
and Stirmau jumped from his horse and
clinched. In q moment he drew pis-
toll and fired, the ball grazing Turner's
neck. Turner knocked the pistol from
his hand and hand-to- haEd fight fol-
lowed, ending in Turner knocking Stir
man down and getting on him Us he
held him down. He called to the
child to bring him the pistol, which it
did, and placing the weapon against
Stirman s head he fired. The ball en-
tered the left corner of the mouth and
broke the jaw and lodged at the back of
the neck on the left side. Turner rose,
and Stirman making some movement he
fired another shot, which entered TO the
right of the center of the back of the
head and passed directly forward.
lodging back of the right eye ball. Tur-
ner then came to town and surrendered.
No inquest was held, but all witnesses
were summoned before the grand jury,
which is in session.