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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17
THE AUTHOR OF "eREAT SCOTT"

He Was a Valiant Soldier and Now Lives
Like Hermit.
When the young reader considers that
the civil war ended twentyseven years
ago, and then turns to the various ''rem-
iniscences," he is surprised that SO many
of the generals are still alive. Those of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17
Domestic Servant Statistics.

Just at this time when the servant girl
problem appears to be well nigh unsolv-
able it is interesting to know that Lady
Jeune estimates that there are 1908, 400
domestic servants in England, of whom
1850, 900 are women.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

the highest rank,
even then in mid
die life, are gone,
b ut brigadiers
and young major
generals are still
n u m b cred by
scores, and it is
surprising that so
many of them
are in such COM
plete obscurity.
Among these is
Major General
Alfred Pleasan-
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Il Aabby zO0nzan.

Men admire a pretty face, a
good figure, but some day
they kn0z0 that the charm of
harry content overtops them all.
A light-hearted woman is the
Joy of a mans life. No woman
can be happy when there is
trouble in the uterus or z0om6.
Trouble there causes fainting,
irritability, irregularity, blues" .
forebodings, daekacAe, Z" bearing
down." and displacements. Be-
ware of the first symptoms!
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vgs-
table Compouna" is the certain
cure for all these troubles.
Year after year the evidence
accumulates. Thousands of
women saved. MM
Thousands of sa@SV|SM
homes made hap T. @A
py by a woman's ~ @W
great remedy for N ~
woman's ills. .rYftgM
All druggists sell It, or sent ~ AA&4&SSMMM
by mall in form of Pills or ~ &<(NNW%Sk#
Aozenges, on receipt of 81. an A6Nll NAsM@A
Correspondents freely &sI<&S>sAXSMzMs#@SS
swered. Address in conf Mxx< SN zs%
dence, LYDIA E. PINK e~es2~.
ham MEDICAL Co., LYNN, zzzGuM:<[
MASS. Liver Pills, Csc.
TuThSSS Gems
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1t is worth knowing that it takes no
longer to walk up stairs than it does to
run up and then stop at the top step to
rest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

TITO LEASE-A beautifully located farm of
fifty tons of hay, can be made to cut more; ex-
cellent chance for a market garden; farming
tools and stock to be sold. Apply at once to
N. S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle st. 16-1
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NOR SALE-In the village of New Gloucester
Il Uower Corner, the nice residence OF hs
late Mrs. l. H. Keith Buildings in good re-
apples and some small fruit This place is
pleasantly located and would make a nice home
or delightful summer residence; fine schools
short distance to Maine Central and Grand
Trunk Railroad depots. Will be sold cheap to
close the estate. Enquire of ANDREW G.
CHANDLER, near above residence, j. M.
L. J. STROUT, Administrator, Limington, Me.
I-tf
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WANTED.

XTTANTED-A rent of about six rooms, mod
w ern convenences, preferred within FIVE
or ten minutes of Congress square, address.
with particulars and price, j. B. SPIERS, 27
Falmouth street. 15-l
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TO LET.

THO LET-Brick house % State ST., contain
il ing rooms and bath room rent reason
able, Sebago water included. G. DROWNE,
SO State st. 1871
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WANTED-Positon as head book-keeper, by
w an expert, and skilful penman. recently
from a large house, will furnish best OF refer
ences. Address, BOX 1879 Portland. AL
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ROOMS.

ITO LET-Room 33x33 over our main store,
Il second story, steam heat, first class light.
LOR1NG, SHORT u HARMON. 15-tf
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NTANTED-Masons. Immediately six good
w masons at Rumford Falls, Me. Wages
1925 per day. ]. S. SMITH & CO., Contrac-
tors 14-1
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NOR RENT-A house adopted for boarders
IL or dodgers near Monument Square; price
$3.50 per year. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511s
Exchange street. ISL
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WANTED-Chance to learn the printing
w business by sober and industrious young
man. Can give good references. Address A.
w. this office. 1871
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LHOR RENT-Lower tenement No. I'll Neal
IL street, near Congress; steam heat with
separate boiler; open fire place and crate sew
en- rooms; desirable residence for small
family only. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Ex-
change st. 1871
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EOR SALE-Two story house. centrally los
L Gated three minutes walk from City Hall.
8 rooms and BATH in complete order, nearly
new. Can easily be arranged for two small
families. Must be sold. N. S. GARDINER,
1875 Middle street. 141
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NOR RENT-The story house No.55 Garlic
IL ton St. has been painted and papered
Sunny exposure and good neighborhood.
BENZ. SHAW, 5112 Exchange st. AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

The increase in the interest earn
ing power of the U UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY for
the first half of this. year, compared
shows an average increase of one
Thousand Dollars per month.
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FOR SALE.

ON account of i'll health must sell the stock
" and fixtures of a well established small
wares store not three miles from state house in
Boston; small rent, two living rooms connected;
a first class dressmaking trade or good place
for milIiner; good chance for two women or
man and wife; no reasonable offer refused APP
ply to MRS j. +. CRONIN, 3S1 Main street,
Charlestown, Mass. Sep10d2'-
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ITO LET-Grocery store at Falmouth Corner
j. Me-, 80 rods from G. I. r. station. Con,
tains post Office. meat room. grain room and ice
house, all lately put in good repair. A fine
to H. j. s. o. B. LANE. East Raymond Me-,
or to c. K RICHARDS on premises 1913
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MONEY TO LOAN-On 1st mortgage per
WI cent; also on End mortgage and any good
collateral security; notes bought and sold; In
surance policies over years old taken as Sc
curity. W. P. CARR, Room 6, 2nd floor, Ok
ford Building. aug31-4
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TO LETT,
7 APE: WORM
NO STARVING REQUIRED.
NO POISONOUS MEDICINES.

No hindrance to business or general
habits.
No ill effects following the treat
ment.
: / can send my treatment anywhere,
with full instructions, that will expel
the worm, head and all, in about three
hours, without sickness or the least
danger.
The treatment is not unpleasant, the
instructions not hard to follow, and the
results are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN.
Send 2.cent stamp for pamphlet and
full particulars.
Forty years. experience.
DIR. J. F. TRUE,
Auburn, Maine.
aug6 S&Weow2m31
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DOR SALE-214 story house No. ia Mon
small families. Also two story house contain
ing II rooms in rear of same. Will pay Is per
cent. net on price asked. Inquire of A. G. Libby,
421a Exchange st. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

IyOR SALE-3OO bushels oats for poultry,
IL only slightly colored, also 5000 pounds of
wheat and o 900 pounds of mixed grain (bar
ley oats, wheat and cornl at very low prices;
this grain is sound and all right for chickens or
poultry of any kind come in and see it,. PEN
street. jy25dt
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WANSanEPoAa M s. RE ESpt # f5gnf S Or
and 55S Congress street, corner Of Oak as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
evenings. l5-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

NOTICE-Wa to buy from $1,000 to $15,-
IN 600 worth of cast-off clothing; pay the
highest cash price for ladies' dresses, gents
and children's clothing, and gents winter over
coats; call, or address letter or postal to S.
LEVI 81 Middle street. aug1Otf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-09-17

NOR SALE-At Knightyille, a two-story
II house. ell and stable, together with AL
modern improvements; on Main street.. cor.
ner of principal thoroughfare; can be fitted for
two families; will be sold for $4,000 ii called
for at once. +. H. HARTFORD. 1871
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Tn pR0VF G GgE M nA5TH r.
Mr.. HENRY HOXIE,

On and after October /, 1891, we give every
person selling our medicine the privilege of
selling six bottles for $500, and guarantee
that in case it does you no good you can
receive your money back. Read guaranty
with every bottle. We claim to cure Dys-
pepsia, Headache, Sour Stomach, Heartburn,
Kidney Complaint, Neuralgia, Distress after
eating, Palpitation of the Heart, Collie, Ner-
vousness, Loss of Sleep, Dizziness, Irregular
ity of the Appetite, Pleurisy Pains, Bloat,
Wind on the Stomach, Hacking Cough, and
Constipation. And why will it cure? Be-
cause it is Relaxing, Purifying, Soothing,
and Healing. 1t is compounded from the
purest roots and herbs, free from Alcohol
or Morphia. 1t is harmless to the smallest
child; children like it, and it is far superior
to Castor Oil and all other preparations.
Call for Groder's Botanic Dyspepsia
Syrup. None genuine unless bearing our
trademark, the Beaver
THE GRODER DYSPEPSIA CURE COMPANY,
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WANTED,

" ANTED-A smart active boy 16 years old
w Apply at No. Central Wharf. 12-1
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MALE HELP.

CALEsMAN WANTED-Valuable com
- mission offered. $4,000 weekly earned
by many of our agents. Samples free. P. o.
Box 1871, New York. 1871
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EoUND-I have found the Greatest Cure on
Il earth for Rheumatism and Neuralgia in
their worst chronic forms. l suffered twelve
years and tried every known remedy. Suffer-
ers write to me and enclose stamp. MISS f. S.
ORR, East HarpsWell, Me.
Sept6d&W1mo
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EOR SALE-A cottage on Great Diamond
IL Island containing six rooms. large gar
in high state of cultivation, drainage perfect.
Address, s. A. ANDERSON, Portland Com
nanY. CITY, 14-l
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DARTNER WANTED-With capital in
IL well-established business. Address L.,
this Office. my14-tf
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FOR SALE.
EoR sALE-House. Inquire at 224 Street.


TOR sALE-Jardinieres in new designs.
KENDALL & WHITNEY, Federal and
Temple SITS. 1871
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DICTURESi PICTURES! Those in want OF a
IL good picture, for a small amount of money,
would do well to call on us. Pictures framed
to order moulding for sale; picture wire and
moulding hooks. Z. d. REYNOLDS, Cor. Oak
and Congress streets. 15-1
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II OST-On September 10, on Congress street,
IL between High and Elm streets, or on Elm
or Cumberland street sable fur boa with
head. Finder will be suitably rewarded on not
flying DANIEL CHASE, 263 Cumberland
street. 14-1
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subs. snt LIAM and s+ wela n
State ST., near Longfelow Square, an excel
lent opportunity to obtain a pleasant home at
a low price. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Ex-
change st. 1871
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BOARD.

DERRY'S HOTEL-Durng the fall and
IL winter we can accommodate a large number
of regular boarders, and will, at very reasonable
rates. ISL
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LOST AND FOUND,

EOUND-A sum of money; the owner can have
Il the same by calling at Montreal ST.. and
proving property. 1911
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NOR SALE-Mason Fruit jars pts rs cts;
E ats. 90 cts. 2 OTIS. 81. 10 per doz. KEN
DALI & WHITNEY, Federal and Temple
Streets 141
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n OST--Between Pond Cove and Munjoy Hill
IL by way of ferry boat, lady's silver watch
and fob chain; will the finder please return to
this Office and be rewarded. 1871
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TITO LIGHTHOUSE 50 Park st. Furnished or
Il unfinished, has been put in thorough re-
pair; also Chickering piano to rent Inquire 80
PARK ST. 12-1
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r OST-Monday night gold chain Bracelet.
~ The finder will be rewarded by leaving the
same at West End Hotel. al
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d. ka0O to loan on first or second mort
eDCOVV cages on real estate, life insur-
collateral securities. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY,
421a Exchange street. 14-2
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AGENTS.

WANTED-A good soliciting agent for the
ance No s.endoWment,, Schemes STATE insti-
tuition. with reserve guarantee fund in State
treasury. Responsible management. Only %
invited. PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY, SO
Exchange street, Portland. Me. aug3-S
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FEMALE HELP.

NTANTED-An intelligent lady to introduce
w an article handled by grocers to the FAM
lilies OF Portland; good salary and permanent
House for three days. 1927
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-To purchase for cash, a house
w arranged for two families, located on
Cumberland ST., between State and Franklin
f. G. S. KICKER, Room % First National
Bank Building 16-1
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ITO LET-House No. lac Pine street, now
l. occupied by Rev. B. L. Whitman. Pos
session given on or about october 1st. Inquire
of F. q @. B. Nash, 3S9 and $50 Fore street,
ISL
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WANTED-To call at your store or house
w and pay you cash for old rags, barrels,
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals of all kinds. If
you have any of the above please drop me
postal Address c. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. city. 11-1tf
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NOR sALE-Bay mare, 10 hands high, sound
II and kind. year old, will road 9 mile an
hour and well bred. Inquire of E. JORDAN,
Boyd ST. Stable. 1871
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COMPETENT man to go South and take
" charge of wood working plant; man ia
milar with sash, door, window and door
screens preferred; good salary and extra in
ducements to the right man. Address immed-
lately with references, ''P." this Office.
sep12d1w*
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FTyWO-good work horses for sale low. Take
i steamer Alice or Address w. w. DAVIS,
Mackworth Island. 1871
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NOR SALE-A two story modern house, sit
F uated at Oakdale, near electric cars, new
last year, contains eight rooms, Sebago, closets,
large bow window, large lot, room for another
house; failing health compels sale; good
bargain; every way desirable. N. S. GARDI-
NER. 1876 Middle street. 12-1
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NOR SALE-One four ton Fairbanks hay
Il scale, one upright refrigerator, eighteen
six bottle casters. will sell as per number want
ed; also quantity of End hand carpets and fur
niture, all Of which will sell very cheap. APP
ply at Office of Preble House. Off
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NOR sALE-Geo. F. Emery, ia Park. cor
Il ner of Spring street. offers for sale one of
the most desirable residences in the city, fur
niture included. 9-2
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NTANTED-My customers and the public to
w inspect my fall goods and get, my prices.
l make Speciality OF dress suits and overcoats
and can save you from SO to $40 on a suit.
guarantee a fit and only the best of trimmings
used. NJ. M. HANSEN, Merchant Tailor, SOP
Congress- street. 80
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VNANTED-People to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1761a Middle street. Free policies. Cash sur
render. Paid UP value Incontestable. Aver
Call and see our ten year policy. Smart agents
wanted Big money. 1911
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GIRL wANTED-At e1o Congress ST. 15-l
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XNIANTED-A situation as children's nurse.
w Address JEAN, 113 Winter st. 15-1
The morning call., 1892-03-11

feet, which numbers over 100 boats. On
the Sacramento there are 800 or 400 boats.
We also get fsh from Oregon and Los
Angeles.
The choicest and scarcest kinds of fish
are jewish and p0mpinos or 'butteriish,
as they are sometimes called. These butter
fish are worth anything from 30 cents 10 81
a pound-a fancy price in fact
The fish frem Monterey come by rail.
Every kind of fish is plentiful except sal
mon, Of which the shipments are very light
The most popular FISH are founders sOles,
r0ckeod. tomeod and sme!t. Most of the
smelt come from Bolinas Bay and along
the coast. Tomc0ds are little dearer than
the other fish, which can be had for about
l0to - cents pound. Striped bass COM
mand a fancy price-say 30 To 80 cents a
pound They are caught now in all parts
OF the bay, particularly at the mouths Of
the creeks.
"As usual thing the boats at Fisher
mems Wharf get in late at night or early
in the morning, so as u catch the morning
market with perfectly fresh fish. For this
reason there is always hustle around the
wharf about o'clock in the morning, when
the sales are made to the dealers. The fish
ermen, who are almost all Italians. Greeks
or Portuguese, work on the cooperative
plan and sell direct to the dealers"
The local market is largely controlled by
five firms. and one Of these sells about half
the fish consumed la San Francisco. which
aggregates 10000 pounds daily. All the
choice fish are bespoken by the first-class
hotels and wealthy families. Then come
the steamships, the ordinary family trade
and the secoud-eiass hotels. The restau-
rants take up the rest
The morning call., 1892-03-11
FISTIC PUNCHES.
Heavy-W Weighs Who Arc BreakIn
Records on Paper.

Heavy Weighs Who Arc Breaking
Records on Paper.
jim Corbett, II Eastern d ispatches are re-
liable, has actually decided to meet John l..
Sullivan in a contest to a finish under
| QueenSberry rules. 1t Is presumed that
when Charley Mitchell intimated that he
would like another shy al the big fellow
Professor jim concluded. without consult
ing any OF his most intimate friends for adj
vice, that he could perform the dance act in
the ring as successfully as English Charles
hence lis anxiety TO meet King John.
Queensberry rules. however, are very
much different from the old rules. and Pro-
lessor Jim or Sir Charles will find, when
they face the champion at his favorte
game, that fighting and not running and
tapping will be in order.
According to letter which has been re-
celyed by particular friend of Bob Fitz-
simmons from the latter's trainer, Jimmy
Carroll, the mlddle-weight champion of the
world, viii not be seen in the ring for sew
e. al months. The letter says that FitzSim-
mons and Carroll will reach this city in a
few weeks, and after they have straight
ened out some business matters hero they
Will take passage with their wives for Aus
tralia: Carroll SAYS that il PritcharG will
fight FitZ the match can be made to take
place in this country next year.
Deacon Jones is training for his fight with
Harry Daily al Mayfield The Deacon. il
is said, has been enjoying high feasting
there, and if good eating will in any wav
assist him to win his battle Daily may ex-
peet 10 retire from the ring with honors
tarnished by defeat.
Thomas Kennedy of Ashland Wis. a
well-kDown pugllist, died few days ago
His death was due to excessive drinking.
The Pacific Athletic Club will give a good
show on the 17th inst. Besides the Daily
Deacon finish contest. George Lavigne will
essay to knock R0chette out in ten rounds
Some Of the atter's friends are betting that
he (Rochette) viii turn the tables ON La
vgue.
The next entertainment of the PastIme
Club Will take place on the 18th inst be-
tween Jack OBrien Of ST. Paul and Robert
Dobbs OF Denver. The men are in the
lightweight division, and according 10 the
opinions as expressed by judges of pugilistic
contests who have seen the fighters perform.
the Coming contest should be rafting good
one.
Among the most noted pugilists O'Bren
has defeated are j. Manning, E. Eschaud.
Professor Butts, Il. Mccarthy, NJ. Quinlan.
Professor Landow and Charles Gleason
He has made draws with Black Pearl, u
middle weight, and Danny Needham, who
was matched to fight Jack Ryan at New
Orleans few evenings ago. Dobbs is a
colored pugliist and if report speaks the
truth he viii make matters decidedly inter-
esting for Mr.. OBrien. Among his many
c6nquests the following pugs yielded np
Their colors to him, viz: NJ. Ferguson, d.
Hollywood. G. Mccain, NJ Reese. A.
Schroy, r. Brennan. w. Crockett and b
Hamilton. Dobbs has had several other
fights of lesser note; he has never suffered
defeat. Owing to the pugilisis being East
ern men the betting is not spirited; Dobbs,
however. looks as If he will be made a
favorite.