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a CALAIS FIRE8uC.
Arrest OF Man Suspected of Firing
Several Buildings.

CALAIS, March 10.-Some time ago several
fires were set In Calais and for some time
the police were completely puzzled as to the
identity Of the incendiary. But after the
Episcopal church was set on fire suspicion
pointed to young man named Edwin Gardi-
ner, who was living here. but before any
steps were taken toward his arrest he left
town and has not been seen since till Tues
day night. when he returned home and was
Immediately arrested. Wednesday after
charged with setting fire to the Episcopal
church. Gardiner pleaded not guilty and
waived examination. He was held in the
amount Of $1,000 for his appearance at the
April term Of the Supreme Judicial Court in
Calais.
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of the bridge. The majority report was
finally accepted by vote Of 81 to 81. So the
bill will not be passed.
Tho RaiIroad War.
The Westbrook railway matter was as
signed today for consideration In the House
tomorrow. Both sides are active in the
matter. Treasurer Wood. Of the Portlanc
Railroad Company was here today.
Nearing the End.
The judiciary committee. which Is the one
TO which the greatest amount Of work Is as.
signed, reported finally this morning. The
committee has had before 1t 2s2 matters.
Senator Walton, the chairman. says that the
committee has been much harder worked
body than the Judiciary committees of other
recent legislatures. Not only has the mum.
be of measures considered been greatly In
excess of the average, but the committee has
given large number Of long public hear.
ings, The committee on legal affairs also
reported finally today.
Mr.. Trussell of st. George presented in the
House today. the following. which was
passed:
Ordered, the Senate coneuTrlng, that the
legislature do adjourn finally on or before
Friday, March 27.
Points.
The female suffrage bill came back from
the House this morning, that body having
voted to adhere. Mr.. Rogers moved that the
Sena.s recede and concur, but on motion of
Mr.. Moore the bill was laid on the table.
The judiciary committee reported in re-
gard to the petitions for the removal Of
Judge Hamilton of Biddeford by address
that they have no jurisdiction in the no after
and returning the papers to the Senate. In
regard to abolishing the municipal court,
and creating q new one. the committee re-
port that they ought not to pass. On motion
of Senator Stewart, the papers and report
were tabled.
Mr.. Porter of Bangor presented today a
bill to amend section 16, chapter 141, relating
to houses of correction, SO. that cities and
to wns may maintain such institutions dis
tlnct from the county.
1t is understood that the resolve for an ad-
dress in the Hamilton case will be presented
tomorrow morning.
A large number of Portland gentlemen
spent part of the day here in going to Wa
terville this evening to attend the banquet
rendered to the State Board of Trade.
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ExtradItIon Treaty with Columbia.

WASHINGTON. March 19.-The text OF me
treaty of extradition between the United
States OF America and the Republic OF Co.
iumbia has been made public by presidential
proclamation. The treaty was ratified by
the Senate March 26, 1889. The. crimes for
which extradition is to be reciprocally ac-
corded are: Murder and murderous as
ment, robbery, burglary, perjury or suborpa-
ton of perjury, rape, arson. piracy, murder
or murderous assault committed on board OF
vessels on the high seas, and malicious de-
struction OF property when human lie IS en-
danCerpd thprahy.
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THE EARTH TREMBLEp.
Reported Volcanic Disturbances In
the Sandwich Islands.

SAC FRANCISCO, March 19.-The steam
ship Mariposa arrived this morning. about
seven days from Honolulu. Queen Lilluaka-
lani has reappointed H. A. p. Carter minis
ter to the United States.
Several changes are reported as having
taken place In the crater of the volcano Of
Kilauea. and the cone Of Halemauau is stat
ed to have disappeared. Earthquake tre-
mors are frequent In the vicinity Of the vol
aan0
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THIS TIME IN CAMBRIDGE.
Another Wife Found Dead and the
husband Accused.

Boston, March 19.-Mrs. James Ryan
died at her home on Vine street, Cambridge,
this morning from Inquiries inflicted, 1t is al
legged by her husband. The body Of the
woman was badly bruised. The woman's
husband has been arrested. He says that
Wednesday night his wlfs refused to pre-
pare his supper and quarrel followed. Mrs.
Ryan threw tumbler at him and he struck
her In the face with his fists. He says he
then left the house and went to Boston
where he remained until this morning when
he went to his work. The Ryans have three
chilren, the eldest boy off. The boy says
his father both kicked and struck his moth
q
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Honor to Judge peyens.

BOSTON. March 19.-Under the auspices Of
mortal service in memory OF Gen. Charles
Devens was held in Music hall tonight. Inc
hall was heavily draped and solemn music
was rendered during the evening by the
Baldwin Cadet band aud the Apollo Cinp.
representatives of all departments OF tne
federal and state service, members OF lne
Loyal Legion, personal sfriends ana auR,s Pns.
ers. Among those present were Gov. nus nus
sell, Gen. Rutherford b. Hayes, COMMANDER
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ARePoRTED CONFESSION.
Arthur Days Sister Said To Have
Aided Him To Commit Murder.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. March 19.-Mrs. Qulg-
ley, sister of Arthur Day. who was hanged
at Welland, Ont, December 16. 1890. for wife
murder, and who was with him at Niagara
Falls when he pushed his wife over the
precipice near the whirlpool. and was a wit
ness against him at the trial. died here today
On her death bed she confessed to her moth
helped him commit it by aiding him In push
ing his wife over. She held Mrs. Days
dress skirt over her face, and pushed on one
shoulder while Day pushed on the other. The
mother told the story to a special officer here
put this evening positively denied having
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Sarvice observations for yesterday. March
10th, taken at s D. m.. 10th meridian time
tne observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 800, NE, cloudy; New York, 36o
NE, cloudy; Philadelphia, 3So, E, cloudy
NV, cloudess; R1ffalo. 26O. NE, snow;
Cleveland, 800, NE, rain; Detroit, 2So, E,
rain; Chicago, 800, NE. raiE; st. Paul. 28o
Sc, cloudless; Duluth. 200, calm. cloudless
st. Vincent, 32o. calm. cloudy: Bismarck, 360,
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Bank Failed, Banker Missing.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19-George
Schwartz d Co., private bankers, failed to-
day for half million. The assignment also
carries to the wall the Union Tobacco
works. Schwartz was resident German
consul and operated a savings bank in con-
Fred Jannssen. a member of the firm, has
mysteriously disappeared. Fears are enter
tanned that he has committed suicide. No
dishonesty is however, traceab!e to him.
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The Granite state ProvIdent Again.

MANCHESTER, N. H.. March 19.-Papers
State Provident Association today by Wood
s. Rayburn of Springfield, ILL.,, for parties In
the West. The Injunction restraints the as.
ISOLATION from paying ont any money until
hearing, which Is to be held Saturday. AS
soon as the complaint was called to the at
tentlon Of the officers of the association, IL
was alleged by them that Rayburn had COM
mitted gross perjury. Papers were immedi-
ately made ont and at five o'clock this after
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General Secretaries at surIineto on.

BURLINGTON, Vt, March 19.-The after
noon trains today brought about sixty dele
gates to the seventh annual conference Of
the New England Secretaries Association of
the Y. NJ. G. A. The first meeting was held
In the Y. M. G. A. hall this evening, o. E.
Ryther of Hyde Park, Mass, presiding.
The topic Of the evening, Spiritual Agen-
cies" was treated by A. III. Whitford, whose
subject was Association Evangelistie e.
forts-Lines, Methods and Limits" and f.
l: Sturrett of Maiden, Mass, who spoke on
Boys Work."
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what Or. Eas1man Knows.

CHICAGO, March 19.-Gov. Mellette oil
Eastman, the educated Sioux, who told him
that 20 per cent of Ogallalas and Brules were
ready to go on the war path aud nearly al
of them carry belts of ammunition beneath
their shirts. The governor telegraphed I'll:
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Changing a Through Line.

ST. LOUIS, March 19.-Despatches from
Texas say that owing to the crevasse caused
by the floods, the Southern Pacific has been
compelled TO abandon two passenger and
nine freight trains. THE Texas Transporta-
tion Company's read to Clinton. eight miles
from Houston Is being gotten In readiness
and the Morgan steamers will take all
through California freight by way OF the
Gulf to Clinton from New Orleans, thence by
rail- Business by the regular route will not
be resumed for three months.
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Health Lecture.

The health lecture given at the Young
Mems Christian Association hall last eve
ming by DR.. A. V. Thompson, was wei, a.
tended. The lecturer gave some eASereIs
ideas on what to do in case No physician
near when accidents occur such as 'ensttoAe;
spasmodlc Group. drowning, and burns OF
dIfferent kiads. Every one went away win
: natter idea Of what to do In such cases
than they ever had before
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FELTON, AT LAST.
Successor to the Late Senator Geo
Hearst Elected.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 19.-Charles N.
FELTON, was elected senator today on the Sth
ballot in joint convention of the legislator e
The ballot on the first roll call stood: Estee,
40; FELTON,, 40; Johnston, A Heacock, 4
Blanchard, L; twanty-three Democratic
votes were cast for White. Before the vote
was announced number of changes were
made to FELTON, which finally became STAN.
pene when the ballot was announced, giving
FELTON, a sufficient number.
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q Biz of IRISH Landiot disn1.

LOWELL, Mass, March 19.-Andrew G.
WHIT clock had the windows removed from a
miserable tenement of his in Auburn street
occupied by widow Flanagan and five small
children. The woman supports htr family
by washing. One Of the children was taken
sick during the night and today the snow is
blowing in.
She cannot pay the rent and Wheelock' 8
object in having the windows removed was
to make her pay.
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No Chinese In Victoria.

LONDON, March 10.-The judicial commit
tee of the privy council today, on appeal Of
the colony of Victoria, Australia, confirmed
the right of the colonial government to pre-
vent the landing Of Chinese immigrants In
Ufat0ria
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Adjourned to Tuesday.

HARTFORD. Conn.,, March Ex-senator
Thayer offered substitute for the Judson
bill in the Senate this afternoon. which was
tabled for the calendar and printing. The
noon, when the Judson bill, with amend
ments, will be the order of the day.
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A Report Denied.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The report tnat
President Harrison had sent q communica-
tiOn to Minister Phelps at Berlin informing
him that unless the German government re-
moved the embargo on American pork ne
tain classes of German goods, is denied by
Secretary Blaine, Private Secretary Halford
and other government officials
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Ths national Printers Home.

DENVER, March 19'-The site for the ma
tionai home for printers at Colorado Springs
has deem elected and construction Will be at
once commenced. The site selected Is a 20
acre lot near Colorado Springs; the property
N have the work far enough advanced to lay
the corner stone on May II. g. W. Ohilds'
hfrthdaV
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Will Run on Half Time.

PorTsyILLE, Pa, March 19:-Ail Of the
coilisriss operated by the Philadelphia &
Rsading Coal & Iron Company in the Schuyl-
xiii coal regions shut down this sIn morning for
,rada imnroyes it is probable that the compa-
nv will resort to the old system Of working
hut three days week In order to restrict
production.
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AceneraI c,otn,ne strIke.

NEW YORK, March ia general strike of
all union cl, tn hat and cap makers IN this
CURED this morning. Hundreds of the strik
ers gathered at the manufactures. took out
their sewing machines with the aid of scores
of expressmeD and had the machines coveyed
to their homes. The strike is the outcome
of the difficulty at Llchtenstsln & Sons shop
Whete the men struck some weeks ago.
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A rms sing BRIT sh Ship.

SAN Francisco, March 16.-Merchants
Exchange advices from London say that the
British ship MALAY, hence August 9th for
Queenstown. is posted at Lloyds as missing.
She left here with the ship Ventura for for
eign ports, loaded with wheat and having 26
persons on board. On September goth the
Ventura returned in demoralizeo condition
having passed through a fearful hurricane.
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Anotner peIav for the Texas,

RICHMOND, Va, March 19.-About $50
men went on strike today at the Richmond
locomotive works Oh account of the foreman
employing on certain work men who 1t is al
legged has not served an apprenticeship. This
will doubtless delay the completion of the
armor being made at the w0aks for the Uni
ted States battle ship Texas.
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cIoaknakers Indicted.

NEW YORK, March 19.-The Queens coun-
ty grand jury this afternoon presented in
dctments against the six Polish cloak
makers, arrested for completely In the
mobling of Herman Greenbaum's house at
Jamaica. The indictments charge the men
with burglary in the second degree. Bail In
each cas se was fixed at $1,000
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DeraIImert at RIddeford.

BIDDEFoRD, March l9.-At2 o'clock this
afternoon while the shifter that works in the
Western Division freight yard was shifting a
train of dozen cars, the two end ones were
thrown from the track by lumber from the
one In front falling off and getting under
their wheels. The breaking of the side
sticks caused the accident. The next car
load on. The forward truck on this was
ripped off and turned over and the rear track
pulled from its fastening and off the track.
The two lay together ane across the other.
The body of the car was turned over on its
side. Only the front truck Of the last car
went off the track. A wrecking car was tel
egraphed for and one came out from Port
land to clear the track.
Forepaugh Gives u Up.
AUGUSTA, March 19.-The suit brought
by Adam Forepaugh against the Maine Gen.
tral Railroad Company in the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts to recover $4,000 for
loss Of property in an accident to his circus
train at Vassalboro. July 16, 1886, was as
signed for trial In Boston, Friday last, but
Messrs. Baker, Baker & Cornish, of this city.
counsel for the defendant, were today noti-
fed that the plaintiff will abandon the case.
Another Bath Schooner.
BATH, March 19.-Launched this morning,
four-ma asted keel schooner Wesley M. Oler
1000 tons, built by Gardner Deering and
managed by Peter II. Crowell Of West Den
mis-, Cape Cod. She has two full decks.
steam fittings and hard wood and hackma-
tack frame; cost $4,000.
The Lancaster In Commission.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March 19.-United
States steamship Lancaster, which has been
fitting out at the Kittery navy yard for sever,
al months past, went into commission this
morning. From here the Lancaster will go
to New York to be fitted out as the flagship
Of the Asiatic squadron.
Again the Deadly Bangor Team.
BANGOR, March 19.-James +. Rawson
Esq. a prominent resident Of this city, wa
run over this evening by heavy barge on
street crossing and sustained serious injur
| les. One leg was broken. He suffered SO
we're shock and doubts are entertained OF hi
recovery.
Suicide at Brunswick.
BRUNSWICK, March 19.-Charles E. Stlmp
son. an employe Of the Cabot Company a
| Brunswick, hanged himself In his bari
| Thursday merniHg. The cause of the &C
was i'll health. He leaves widow and two
| children.
| Drowned In a Tub.
AUBURN, March 19-Today, Howard p;
| the three-year old son of Fl. l.. Haskell. fel
into watering tub In the barn yard ano
| was drowned.
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cRIsPI WILL COME IN.
Belief That the kx-PrennIer VIII Make
Capital OF the LynchIng.

CHICAGO. March ia private cablegram
from a well informed acting officer Of the
italian navy. has been received by LItalla
of this city, and is dated at Spezzia. where
the chief navy yard Of Italy ia located. 1t
says: Current rumors are that secret In
structions have been despatched from Rome
to the admiral commanding the squadron Of
the Mediterranean at this port. In view Of
the recent turn Of affairs In America"
Another despatch from O private source
from Rome Just received here says "A Sc
cret session was held between the minister
Of marine and the chiefs Of the general staff
Of the Italian admiralty"
Italian journalists Of Chicago feel conf
dent that the friends Of Francisco Crispi the
premier who recently fell from power. will
take advantage Of the apparent apathy of
Marquis Dl Rudinl, the present prime minis
ter, 10 reinstate himself.
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Fire Damage In New aedford

New BEDFORD, March l9-There was a
fire tonight in the stores of Moore & Diman,
dry goods. and p. r. Smith, general mer-
chandise. Allen & Stovey's billiard parlor
Insurance $780, The Cosmas club room was
damaged 500.
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John Sherman viii Not Fight.

CINCINNATI, March 19.-Harry r. Probas-
co, relative of Senator sherman. has been
authorized to say that the Senator will not
go into struggle for reelection this winter.
Ii the party thinks that his long services en-
title him to reelection he will not decline to
sarva.
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mr.. Justice Chase.

CONCORD, N. H, March l9.-At meeting
of the governor and council this afternoon
VIM. NJ Chase of Concord was nominated
for associate Justice of the Supreme Court,
vice Hon. George A. Bingham of Littletou.
I'D
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To Revise the Compromise.

LONDON, March l9.-In the House Of
Lords today. Lord Knutsford. colonial secre-
tary, introduced bill to revise certain pro-
visions controlling the Newfoundland fisher
les andsthe rights Of foreign powers. He
held that, in spite of the difficulties CON-
promise wonld be arranged whereby the col
onies' burdens could be lessened. He be-
lieved that Newfoundland's protest was
founded upon misapprehensions England
thought arbitration the best course, but the
opposition of the colonists considerably en-
barrassed the government: Lord Salisbury
supported Lord Knutsford, saying that New
foundland was now paying the penalty Of er-
rors made In past treaties. The bill passed
Its first reading.
No Chinese In Victoria.
LONDON, March 1O.-The judicial commit
tee Of the priyy council today, on appeal OF
the colony of Victoria, Australia, confirmed
the right of the colonial government to pre-
vent the landing of Chinese immigrants In
Victoria.
Heavy Rain In France.
PARIS, March 19-TOrrential rains have
prevailed recently In the southeast Of France
aud large districts have been inundated. The
Rhone Is rising rapidly.
ParneII VIII Resign.
LONDON, March I9.-It was stated In the
l0ODy OF tne House Oh commons To-Day tnat
Parnell had decided to resign his seat In
Parliament In accordance with his challenge
to Healy.
The Conservatives are preparing to con-
test the seats Of Parnell and Healy, should
they resign. Parnelps dilemma amuses
Dublin. Parnell stipulates that before re-
signing each side must provide two candi-
dates.
Where Is That Throne?
PARIS, March 19.-The B)napartist lead
ers have determined to disregard Prince Ma
poleon's will and to recognize Prince Victor
as the legitimate heir to the French throne.
Foreign Notes.
The body Of Prince Napoleon was taken
from Rome to Turin yesterday.
Barring Brothers have been notified that
the government of the Argentine Republic Is
unable to pay the interest on Its bonds.
General Mitre has been nominated Tor
| President of the Argentine Republic.
| Small pox Is causing havoc among the
| workmen on the Nicaragua canal.
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Particulars Of the Last shooting.

NEW ORLEANS, March 19.-The killing Of
Frank Waters, the ex- journalist, by Captain
Arthur Dunn on the street last nl2ht, was
caused by dispute arising from the recent
murder OF Italians In Parish prison. Waters
was shot In the cheek and mouth. He re-
turned fire and hit Dunn In the left leg and
chest. Waters died almost instantly, and
Dunn Is at the hospital Ia q precari0us con-
dition. During the shooting two bystanders
were slightly wounded.
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more trouble at Pine Ridge.

PINE RIDGE AGENCY, s. D., March -
There is much dissatisisction here oyer. the
order TO discharge the Indian scouts ana an
uprising Is imminent
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Suffering but Busy,

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Secretary
Blaine Is suffering from his old enemy gout.
The attack Is not serious, however, and he
has not allowed 1t to interfere with his ofic-
ial dntiee
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THE W EsTH Err.
Light Snow or Rain.

The following is the forecast of the weather
for New England: Increasing cloudiness
light snow or rain; warmer by Friday night
east winds.
Storm signals are displayed from Nara
gansett Section to Woods Holl Section.
Cautionary signals at al, other stations
from Hatteras to Eastport, except Balti-
more.
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VIII Co Home for Good.

MADISON. Ind, March l9.-Contrary to all
reports published that he will remain In
office, United States Treasurer Huston write
friend In this city that he expects soon to
return to Indiana for good.
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| Of the bridge. The majority report was
finally accepted by vote Of 81 to 81. So the
hill will not be passed.
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Local Weaenep Rspcrt.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 10, 1S9
weather Observations,

Mean daily ther.... 300 Max. vel. wind. 1S NE
Maximum ther- .32.9l Total precip........ 06
Minimum ther.....27.0l
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Appointments by the Governor.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, March t9.-The following nom-
nations have been made by the governor:
Dedimus Justice-A. G. Fenlason, Fort Kent.
Notary Public-R. II. Bryant Machias.
Fish and Game Warden-John Covell, Holeb
township.
Justices OF the Peace and Quorum WIN. II.
Sargent Castine Z. s. Fogg, Augusta; Thomas
A. Carr, Thomaston; Henry L. Rowe, Aurora;
Charleston; John B. Nichols, Kenduskeag; Ber-
nard G. Carroll, Lewiston John W. NORM, Emb-
den; A. b. Washburn, Waterford; Eugene Ten
ney, Naples; VIM. A. Bailey, Bradford Jas. Ross,
Perry; Thomas +. Staples Eliot
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FEMALE HELP.

"ANTEn--5 first class agents to travel with
Wv manager; % dollars a week and expenses
none but first class hustlers wanted. Call at
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, Room le, Monday
at $40. 1871
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FOR SALE.

uOUsE 383 SPRING STREET, residence of
III the late A Brown. Lot contains $500
feet running back TO Clifford street; situation un-
surpassed; premises in good order: modern con
venienceS. Apply to BROWN & lOSSELYN,
al Commercial street. or to s. w. THAXTER,
Gait Block. mar13d1m
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FOR SALE or EXCHANGE

for property in this city or vicinity, farm in
Windham; cuts twenty-five (25) tons of hay
buildings hrst-class. Excellent farm in Deerng
cuts fifty tons hay. For particulars, call on
JOHN and r. I'll. COBB,
3115 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.
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