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The Portland daily press., 1891-11-10
FIRE ON DOUGLASS STREET.
Two Families Suffer ConsioeraD'e
Loss and Inconvenience.

Tho o,or,, fran box 73 at 1.30 p. m.
,as.ardau mas given for serious fire in
49, rarra wooden house No. 43 Douglass
street. West End, owned by Melvin Hamb-
Iot the brickmaker, and occupied by Nor
man singer and Mrs. Ann Flaherty as a
dwelling and boarding house. The house
Is comparatively new one and is at the
end of the street just where 1t turns into
the mythical st. James St., otherwise the
brick yard. The fire caught in the second
story of the ell and was soon under great
headway. As soon as 1t was discovered a
boy was sent to pull the box, nearly a
quarter OF mile away, aud the inmates of
the house with workmen from the brick
yark and neighbors commenced stripping
the house of all it contained. Mr.. Singer
was sick In bed with typhoid fever and a
little girl In the other tenement was also
suffering from the same disease. Both
were taken out safely and carried to neigh
bors' houses together with nearly all of the
furniture. The dinner table was set down
stairs and 1t was taken up bodily food and
all and carried into the yard. The servant
girl In the clearinghouse rescued watch
bank book and pocket book containing
$50 In money and a note for $500 belonging
to Mrs. Flaherty. These she carried ont
into the yard and hid SO carefully that for
long time they could not be found. Mr..
A. ]. Rich finally discovered the missing
valuables and returned them to the woman
who had about given them up for lost.
The fire department had about its hard
est run for several years, to reach the fire.
Hose 6 was first on the ground but did not
have pressure enough to send water
through the hose and the fire had every
thing all its own way until Engine came.
Two lines each 800 feet long were laid and
presently the fire began to go down. En-
gine arrived later and forced water for
Hose SIS line playing on the houses across
the street which were on fire from sparks
several times. Ladder / pulled up from
India st. and was Of great service after 1t
reached the seat Of trouble.
Mr.. Hamblet is insured for $1,000 in the
Norwich Co. with Dow & Pinkham, on his
house. None of the occupants were in
sured though all suffered considerable loss
by the hosty removal Of their property.
The house is complete wreck.
The Portland daily press., 1891-11-10

WANTED-We want 10 sell more goods for
w cash. Our prices are always low, but we
can save you lots Of money 4 you will visit our
store this week Rump steak 18c to 22c, good
round steak 10c, best 121ac, sirloin roast 12c,
best rib roast lie, beef roast from &c to lOc,
roast pork Joe, Pork steak lie, sausage lie,
tripe 10c, liver SC, legs lambs lac, whole ham
lie, lean smoked shoulders 81ac, salt pork
sac by the strip, corned beef briskets SC TO 4c,
Hanks &c to 4c, naval cut 4c, Squires pure lard
&c, in small tubs; best Vermont tub butter zoe,
az JOHNSON 4 LAMBERTS, "a Wilmot
street. lOl
NOR SALE-Received a fine lot of German
u canaries, male and female; also mocking
birds. bull and gold fiuches, linnets. sskins,
Robbins, bobolinks, and double yellow head
Mexican parrot Brass and wooden cages Of all
kinds. Seeds and sundries constantly on hand.
FRED BROMBY. 45o Congress street. 1O-l
ITO LET-A new, sunny rent Of seven rooms.
$40 per month, 66 Oxford street, corner
Mayo. Apply on the premises or address f. II
MERRILL, Fessenden street, Portland.
10-1
nFFICE WORK WANTED-by a competent
~ young man. Good references. Address,
BOOkKEEPER, So Myrtle street. Io-I
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MAR RIAoEs.

Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous
iIln
The Portland daily press., 1891-11-10

OOI DAv"uWoJt CVuoh DUotVut
Jan. s, '91.
STANDARD CLOTHING Co.
Gentlemen: You ask how
/ like my Frieze Ulster Z?
1t is simply immense. I
have proven that it is i'm
perviOus to wind, and
have but little doubt that
it will prove the same to
water. Take it all in all,
it is the MOST coat for
the money that 1 have
found, and l have bought
cOatsall along the country,
from Bangor to San Fran
cisco.
Very truly yours,
DIR. j. III. SHERMAN.
STANDARD CLOTHING CO.,
255 Middle Street,
PORTLAND, MAINE.
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Stoughton, Mass,
Sept. ., '9I.

stoughton, Mass,
Sept. I, '9I.
Standard Clothing Co.,
Gentlemen: 1 wore the
King Of Frieze Ulster all
last winter, i'm all wealth.
ers, through the heaviest
storms of rain and snow,
and it proved a perfect
storm shield. For driving
and "rOughing it" it GER
tainly is the best garment
that 1 ever saw, and / will
add that il has been worth
double the price to me.
Respectfully,
M. M. UPHAM.
STANDARD CLOTHING CO.,
255 Middle Street.
PORTLAND, srAINE.
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FOR SAL

UIhe beautiful residence, No. Al Thomas ST.,
l. finely situated light, airy and sunny every
room pleasant, fine library finished in polished
Black Walnut, Dining Room In quartered Oak,
elegant Parlors, cosy sewing ROOM Bath Room
throughout Speaking Tube, Combination
Steam and Hot Water Heater, Plate Glass front,
large Closet room, dry roomy cellars, set tubs in
laundry, Hot and Cold Water. and everything
first class. Lot contains about 5000 feet OF
land.
Inquire of s. b. KELSEY.
nov7tf No. 243 Commercial Street.
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534 Broadway, South Boston,
Jan. s, '91.
The Portland daily press., 1891-11-10

Messengers Notice.
once Of the Sheriff Of Cumberland County,
state Of Maine, Cumberland S., November
UIHIS Is to give notice that on the 7th,day
Il Of November, A. ID. 1891, warrant In In
soTency was issued out Of the Court OF Insol-
yency for said County OF Cumberland, against
HARRIET Z. DYER, Of Cape Elizabeth,
adiudged to be an insolvent debtor. on petition
OF said debtor, which petition was Aled on the
seventh day OF November, A. ID. 1891, to which
date interest on claims Is to be computed.
debtor, and the transfer anddelivery OF any
property by her are forbidden by law.
That meeting OF the creditors Of said debtor
TO prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees Of her estate, win be held at a
court OF insolvency, TO be holden at Probate
Court Room, in said Portland. In said County Of
Der. A. ID. 1891, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon.
, Given under my hand the date first above
ptsR sheriff AMUEL y p PbLgMMsH
solvency for said County OF Cumberland:
nov10&17
EoUND-That the Mckinley bill has not af-
II fected either the price or quality OF Ways
Imperial 10 cent cigar, and the sale is lncreas-
sf per 100. U. WAY & CO., Cumberland, cor
ner Myrtle street. 1o-l
WANTRD-The public to know we are the
w only House In the U. $. that sell the ga
8 Mile Horse Blankets for 81 10. And we have
lots OF other good bargains lln Horse Blankets
and Fur Robes. +. D. BAILEY s. CO., Plum
Street. 10-1
NOR sALE-A Double House, each half CON
E tainiDg Rooms, situated No. 1853 and 16O
York ~, good sized lot without buildings
goes with same. Price very low. Terms easy.
Inquire Of A. Q. LIBBY, Agra Exchange Street.
1U1
EoUND-That coming cold season WIN at
Il ways start up those old rheumatic pains
that can be relieved by taking Newelps MIX
ture. Price 80 cents bottle. @. WAY q CO.,
Cumberland, cor. Myrtle street. 101
EOUND.-The best relief for coughs and
II bronchial troubles lis Ways Compound
Syrup OF Lungwort. Price only 25 cents a bot
tie. .. WAY q Co., Cumberland, corner Myrtle
street. 101
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. A young man wants
w a few furnaces to care for winter;
would like TO work for private family; good
groom. A. b., this office. 1O-1
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1.-The Diet Mission.
2-Female Orphan Asylum.
3-Fresh Air Society.
4-Fenlale Charitable Society.
5-Grand Army Of the Republic.
6-Ladies' Aid Society.
7-Home for Aged Men.
8-Home for Aged Women.
9-Irish American Relief Association.
10-Little Women.
11-Woman's Christian Association.
12- Maine General Hospital.
13-The Samaritan Association.
14-Martha Washington Society.
15-Portland Benevolent Society.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

The value Of joint debates between candi-
dates in calculating political principles and
policies is very questionable. With the dis
putants evenly matched as regards debating
power. such debates might be worth while.
But 1t seldom happens in the case of candi-
dates, especially candidates for executive
offices, that they are in this respect evenly
matched. Such ability is not especially
needed in executive office, and entire alb
sence of it is compatible with fitness for all
such offices. To place upon the platform
two candidates without any Of this ability.
and set them to debating principles and poll
cles, serves merely to bore the people and to
present the candidates in a very unfavor-
able light. On the other hand. il the candi-
date of one party happens to possess this
ability in large degree, while the candidate
OF the other has little or none Of 1t, then
debate between them is more likely to mis-
lead than to instruct. II Joint debates are to
come into fashion they should be arranged
between party leaders Of known forensic
ability. But to set the candidates debating
merely because they are candidates is not
going to tend to the correct education of the
people. On the contrary the effect will
oftentimes be quite the reverse. But even
in the case Of evenly matched disputants it
is to be doubted If the result is really bene-
fetal. The trouble is that the audience is
likely to be composed largely Of people who
have made up their minds before hand and
whose motive In going is to encourage and
support the orator who represents their side
rather than to get at the truth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
WaterYiIIe,s PLANT.

A very sad case Of urban affllction calling
for the liveliest sympathy was disclosed
by the appearance of Mayor Jones of
Waterville before the executive council
on Tuesday. 1t appears that for some
years back-iust how many is not dis
closed-the liquor agency in the university
town on the Kennebec has been furnished
by the State agency with particular brand
OF gin. What the brand is we do not know.
But the people who bought liquor at the
agency had evidently become very much at
tached to 1t, for when new State agent was
appointed and another brand of gin sup
piled, then there went up such plaintive
protest from the people who have been keep
ing their vital powers alive with occasional
sips Of this particular brand of the Juice of
the juniper, that the Mayor felt moved, by
considerations Of humanity, no doubt, to 20
before the governor and council and demand
restoration OF the old and reliable article.
Ii the gentlemen Of the executive council
have any sense of the ludicrous they must
nave experienced good deal of difficulty in
keeping their faces straight when the execu-
tive head of the young Kennebec city was
pleading for restoration of the old and
favorite brand of gin. We don't know
whether Mayor Jones is an orator or not,
but II he has any ability in that direction
the cause he was pleading was one certainly
that must have stimulated it to the utmost,
and made his words burn into the souls Of
his hearers, much, perhaps, as the new and
inferior brand Of gin has been burning into
the Threats and stomachs of the sick people
OF the city over which he has the distin-
guished honor to preside. OF course the
councillors succumbed and peremptorily or
dered the State agent to furnish the kind Of
gin that was wanted. They could hardly
nave done otherwise without affording con-
elusive proof that their hearts were made of
the fintiest stone.
we nave not heard yet how Mayor Jones's
success In securing the restoration of the
favorite brand was received by his towns
men, but we have little doubt that great en-
thusiasm was created by 1t. and that there
was an immediate Frightening up on
the part of the sick and infirm who had
Oeen ianguishing for month past on &C,
count Oh the inferior quality of their fayorite
meuiclne' Mayor Jones has undoubtedly
maui nlmseii solid with the sick Of his town.
and next spring when he comes M for re-
election they will insist on being horne IN
the polls, II need be, to cast their vo,as Gov
his retention in Office. We would spggos,
to Brother Bunker Of the Kennebec Demo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

The large yield and high price of wheat
will. Il is estimated and expected, make this
seasons Dakota crop equal to those of the
five preceding years. This will give the far
mars five years income with one years. ex-
penses. and they are reasonably looking for
ward to owning the country pretty soon with
out the aid of the Farmers Alliance
Close to the circular boundary that sepa-
rates Pennsylvania and Delaware is the
graveyard in which legend locates the ia.
nous ticking tombstone" 1t is the grave
yard of the London Tract Quaker Meeting
House, known in local parlance as the Lon
don Track. The region was settled mora
IMAM z0O years ago by Quakers from London.
Inc present meeting house goes back well
into the last century. The tombstone, ac-
c ctat 70 local legend. gives forth con-
the ticking Is caused by the trickling of a
of limestone.
Inc growth OF the Argentine Republic In
the past thirty years has been remarkable
According to recent statistics the population
OF the Republic is now 100000 as against
1,35O,OOO in 1861. There are now 100000
acres under cultivation where in 1861 there
were put 490, 900 and while In that year there
were but IL miles OF railroad In THE country
there are now over 5000 miles in operation
and 5000 more. including the great trans
continental route, In course of construction.
The public debt has grown pretty vigorously
too, however. 1t has increased from ST., 600
600 to $6l3,000,000.
Lieutenant Brant, recent visitor In San
Francisco. is noted as being the son-in-law Of
King Masinia, who rules over the black men
OF the Umbongrato nation In Central Africa,
His wife is well-formed, copper -colored
damsel with regular features, perfecs teeth
and thin lips. She wears European attire
and is rather pretty. Lieutenant Brant was
in the British service when he married the
princess six years ago.
The executive committee of the Grand
Monument Association has altered the plans
for the building of the crypt. Instead of
putting In the foundations for the northern
half only and building above 1t until the first
story Is erected, they determined to complete
the foundations and build around 1t. As
soon as the foundations of concrete and
cement are levelled off the present tomb,
with its foundations of concrete, will be
carried to the crypt and placed in permanent
position.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

AS was the case with Oklahoma, large
per cent of the boomers who entered the
Cherokee strip will be in quite as much of a
rush to get out as they were to get in. The
chances of getting good land are less even
than they were in the case of Oklahoma for
the Indians have first choice and they will
monopolize the best tracts. The most of the
boomers who better themselves will be people
who had very little before. Those who have
deserted fairly good land In hopes Of lsecur-
ing rich tracts will be grievously disappoint-
ed, and will In short time be only too glad
to get back IL they can.
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crat' who is something of an artist. and who
occasionally adcrns his paper with woodcats'
That Mayor Jones pleading before the coun-
ell for restoration OF Waterville's OLD ana
reliable brand of gin furnishes an excellent
subject for the enprayer'5 art.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

On the authority Of man whose fame is
national 1t is now said that early in
the new year Mr.. Blaine will announce that
he cannot accept nomination for the Presi-
dency aud will recommend President IHarri-
sons denomination. The great public would
take good deal more stock in this story IL
the name Of the person whose fame is nalion-
al were given. AS 1t is they will reiegate IL
to the category of tales concocted by news
paper correspondents to tide over duh tlme'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

The Calais Times does not like the per-
formance Of the directors of the Shore Line
railroad In keeping concealed from the pub
lie the contract they made with Col Greene
for the building of the road. The Times
says the contract is locked up at East Ma
chias, and though it has made diligent effort
to get 1t 1t has failed, the directors refusing
to allow 1t to be seen. Considering that the
road is being built almost entirely with
money contributed by the people In their
corporate capacity 1t does seem reasonable
that they should know what sort of con-
tract has been made for the construction
of the road. But the directors perhaps have
good reason for keeping secret. which
will appear later on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
NEW EXCURSION ROUTE +!
BY Steamer Phantom.
TIrIR TABLE FOR 1894.

Commencing July LIST, steamer PHANTOM will
leave freepOrt GAO a m. 200 d. M, VOLTS Point
6.bO a. m, zoo p. m, Great Chebeague 7.16 a. m,
ESQ p. m. LittleiOhns' Island 7.25 a. m, 2.S6 d.
m, Cousins Island 7.3O a m, 2.4O pm, Falmouth
Foreside 7.56 a. m, 800 p. M, srriYe At Portland
$40 a m, $50 D. m.
Returning leave Portland Pier 9.65 a. m, $50
Cousins Island 1880 a. m, $50 p. m. Littelohns
Island HOO a. M, 6.66 p. m, Great Chebeague
635 p.m., arrive at Freeport 40 an $40 .. m.
Fare TO South Freeport, including q drive OF ave
miles, making an excursion Of 38 miles for s1.OO
the round trip.
Passengers taking the o.55 a. m. boat for Free
port will arrive In time for trains going East.
Passengers coming West by all q. m. trains can
have delightful ride and san by taking our ear
riages &C Freeport village for LBS pm boat arriy-
ing In Portland at $50 p. m.
jy1dn d. B. soULK. Manager.
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RANGES.

Nothing TO come up 10 the QUA.
ker Range. Manufacturers try
hard, but none save the coal or
wood like the Quaker. We sell
for $33 n cabinet base Quaker,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
CHAMBER SETS.

Oak Sets for $50; other dealers
emit possibly give you as good
value Tor the money ns these sets.
Our $25 Ash Sets with cheval
glass, sell as fast ms we can get
Them that's n proof that they are
tip top sets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
FREEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

GTEAMER PHANTOM will leave Portland
- Pier for FreepOrt, touching at Falmouth
Johns Island and VOLTS Point, at D. m. daily
Sundays excepted). RETURNING, will leave
South freeport at a. m, touching at all land
ings, commencing September 2ist, 1891.
sep2iu III. Is. SOULE. Manager.
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FALMOUTH FuREsIDE STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
TIME TABLE ROR 1891.
STEAMER ~AIICTn

STEAMER "ALICE"
Win leave the west side Of Portland Pier, Port
land, for Maekworths Island, Waite's Landing
MadokawandO, and Town Landings, Falmouth,
al 100 and 1000 a. M. 800 and 81 3 D. m.
For Cousins Island, Yarmouth Foreside and
farmouthyille, at TOO a. m. and 500 p. m.
Returning viii leave Town Landing, Falmouth.
D. m.
Leave Madokawando at eos and 900 a. M,
LOO and 500 p. m.
Leave Walteps Landing at 6.15 and 91o a. m,
Ito and 6.15 p. m.
m, 1.25 and 6.25 D. m.
Leave Bucknam's POlRt. Yarmouth Foreside, at
$50 a. m. and A.30 D. m.
Leave Cousins Island at g. 35 a. m and 4. SO D. m.
Carriages VIII leave the Royal River House.
Yarmouthvilc, at 7.45 q. m. and 3.45 D. m. con.
heetlng WIN the steamer at Yarmouth F0reslde.
Special arrangements for Excursons can be
made with the Captain on board the steamer
Ily22dtf General Manager.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
CILBERT'S CLASSES


Evening Glass commences Monday, Sept. 28th.
Thursday afternoon class commences Oct LIST.
Saturday afternoon class commences Oct. 3rd.
For further particulars please call or send for
circulars at Academy afternoons from to D.
sep1S dtf
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OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS.
Safe, Profitable aud Where You Can
See Ii.
6 PER CENT GUARANTEED.
Much More Probable.

The Hall Moving Machine Com
pnny offer for sale $4,000 of
preferred stock The Chapman
Banking Company OF this city
guarantees upon this stock n q
per cent dividend, payable semi
annually, for three years, tho first
dividend being payable Septem-
Der Is, 1901. In ADDITION 10
the diyidend guaranteed Il can be
readily shown that the stock Is
also certain 10 draw n contingent
dividend much larger than That
guaranteed. I'm our judgment IL
cannot fail 10 pay better than 30
per cent.
The company Is the owner Of
patents which are conceded TO be
OF the greatest value, and which
many expert machinists predict
will evOluti0nixe the manufac.
ture OF mowers. The company
has already more orders than IL
can MI the present year, and un-
questiOnably has a future OF
exceptional prosperity. Among
those interested I'm this enterprise
are several OF the strongest men
OF Portland and vicinity.
Until April Est, unless previous
Iy Withdrawn, this stock will be
sold mt par after that date, mt par
and accrued guaranteed divi.
dend
The stock Is offered solely for
the purpose OF extending the
plant and building and equip.
ping a new factory.
We shall be glad TO give full
particulars OF our property and
our plans 10 amy investor who
will call mt our factory, ~ Com
mercini Street, Portland, or 10
furnish like Information by mail
10 any who prefer 10 make inquIr-
les i'm that way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.

IN and after September 81, Steamer MERRY
" CONEAG, Will leave Orf's Island for Port
land and intermediate landings at $50 a. m. and
1p. m. RETURN leave Portland Pier at $50
a. IN. and d. m. ISAIAH DANIELS,
sep21dtf General Manager.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

We do not read anonymous letters and commu-
nications. The name and address Of the writer
are in all cases Indispensable not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake e. retain or nreserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
FOR SALE.

Cfgnr store, established stand,
nne location, rent low, good busi-
ness; rensOn given for selling.
Apply 20 THOMAS CAREY,
sSs Middle Sc, Portland, NE.
iy2O dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

The Non-Forfeltlng Free Tontlne
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY are
contracts whereby In the extent OF any
change-say In 10 or 20 years In the
circumference OF the Insured, he can
re-adIust his Insurance TO his existing
requirements. ily26TuTh&Su
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

"The use OF 'Castoria Is SO universal and
its merits SO well known that it seems work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTIN, d. d.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
HOW TO Be
CoMFoRTABLE
PARLOR STOVE.

We have no trouble In selling,
because they are all reliable and
all made 10 burn rs little fuel as
possible yet throw out big heat.
Send for cuts. IL YOU can't come and see them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24

Diamond Island Transportation Co.

ON and after MONDAY. June 22d, steamer
" ISIS will leave Hurnhmm's wharf
for Great Diamond Island, daily. sundays ex-
eepted, az 800, 700 1000 a. M, 1915 ais,
wharf at eds, 7.40, 1886 a. m, 1.25.
2.4b, 4.45. b.4b, $50 p. M; arrangements for
evening sailing parties can be made on board.
1e22u j. y. WEBER. Captain.
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PARLOR SUITS.

When Crushed Plush Suits are
selling for $25, everyone can af-
ford one. Our line or ParIOr Suits
this fall is the haudsOmest we
ever handled; large chairs, rOOmy
sofas, fine uphOIstcring, first.class
goods, $45 TO $3.50.