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The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
A Queer Service.


While in Australia a gentleman told me-
| q curious story, for the entire accuracy OF
which he vouches
He was travelling through western New
South Wales and stopped to spend the
night at little town where his coming
was expected.
| He had just eaten his dinner when he
was handed q note. 1t proved to be an in
vitation to a wedding that was to take
place in the neighborhood that night. He
did not know the people, but that did not
matter in that hospitable frontier settle
ment.
He said:
| LAS the ceremony was to come off within
the hour, changed my dress and reported
on time. I mentioned my name and was
as kindly received as if / had been an old
friend of the family.
Before l had been in the large parlor or
family room five minutes the young couple
advanced to where the parson was stand
| ing, and they were married with that brew
ity that has always surprised me, consider
ing the Importance of the event.
| ''The young married people took seats
among the people, who were ranged on
chairs about the wall. and following this
there came silence that became embar-
RAISING, At length young lawyer, who
seemed to be q big man in the place, stood
up and made rather long and certainly a
very eloquent speech, in which he congrat-
ulated the bride and groom on what they
| had done.
Many here are ready to follow your fine
example, he said, but the truth of it u.s.
and l speak of my own knowledge, the
voI1p q man 1Ta too cbf11I RI ,,roy,osa opd
the young ladies are too modest to show
that they are ready to say yes to the right
man.
s'This was hailed with laughter, and then
the ingenious young lawyer sprang the fol
and maidens. He called it, "A new matri
monial Device and such it surely was
zone man in the company was elected as
president, and he was pledged to keep secret
all writing that came into his possession
until he was told to divulge it. The consent
was to be given by the writer's The law
yer then handed round blank slips of paper
| and told each unmarried lady to write on
it her own name and under it the name of
| the man she would prefer to marry if she
had to do so at once.
This work was completed amid much
merriment, and the slips were handed to
the president Then the unmarried men
were told to do the same, and they wrote
much more nervously and seemed far more
embarrassed than the girls.
AFTER all the communications were in,
the president, who, by the way, was mid
die aged married man, got up and an
| nounced amid much applause that 10 young
men and IL young women had reciprocally
| chosen each other, but whom they had
chosen remained secret with the president
| and with themselves
left.
"Now, hear the conclusion. was pass
| ing through the same place just one year
after that, and being curious l inquired
about the lawyers matrimonial scheme.
Imagine my surprise when I was informed
that IL out of the - couples who had chosen
mates were married since my last visit"
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

A well directed shot brought Pedro to a
sudden halt. He faced us and tried to fire,
but another shot broke his pistol arm, and
he sank lower and lower till only his fierce,
dark face could be seen.
We wanted to save the boy, and one of
the men tied our stake ropes together and
threw it to him. It fell within his reach,
but he refused to touch it.
Deeper and deeper the two sank, and
within three minutes the gray waters OF
the Puerco swept over tho place where the
men and horses had gone down.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE,

HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE,
Hon. James W. Hustled, while serving his
sixth term as Spe aker of the Assembly of the
State of New York, writes:
estate OF NEW YORK, ASSEMBLY CHAM-}
Der, ALBANY, Jan. IS, 1890. {
desire once more to bear my testimony to
the value of ALLCoCK'S Porous sPLASTERS.
I have used them for twenty-five years past,
and can conscientiouSly commend them as the
best external remedy that 1 have known.
Years ago. when thrown from carriage and
seriously injured, I gave them Thorough trial
In a very short time the pain thatI was suffer-
ing disappeared, and within a week was en-
tirely relieved. On another occasion. when
suffering from severe cough, which threatened
pulmonary difficulties, which I was recommend
ed to go to Florida to relieve, determined to
test the plasters again. I applied them to my
chest and between the shoulder blades, and in
less than fortnight was entirely cured. On
still another occasion when suffering from an
attack OF rheumatism in the shoulder to such
an extent that could scarcely raise NV arm,
again resorted to the plasters, and within a yery
few days the rheumatism entirely disappeared
have them constantly by me, whether atghome
or abroad. My family as well as myself have
found them to be sovereign remedy both for
axternaI and internal troubles. | never had
hut one kidney difficulty in my life. and the an.
n1;catiou of the plasterS cured me in a weel,
das;re. as said before, to bear my testimony
10 a public way to their efficacy, and gkuow of
no better way of doing it than by giving you nv
personal experience"
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

oring to impress moral lesson on the young
mans mind, "have you read the books in your
Sunday school library?'
Some of them" the boy replied, rather
doubtfully.
Can you tell me what happened to the boy
who went fishing Sunday?"
Eyes. He caifght three catfish and an eel"
How do you know?"
Zoos was him. Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
To Keep the Hands White.
Especial Correspondence

A little care bestowed upon the hands
at night will increase their softness and
whlteness. They should be washed clean
with bran and warm water, all stains
removed and the nails trimmed and
cleaned. Some good unguent, like cold
cream, should then be applied.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the Peiioii'

Can always be found at the perlooica
stores of:
John Chisholm, 100 Congress s'fess
E. S. Whitehall. 1913 /.
A. B. Merrill, PAT
VIZ. Goold. 400 :.
n; G: Fessenden, 4s4 ;,
W. H. JeWett. 504
G. DaSilva, 221 Springstreet.
J. J. BeardWOrth. 81 India suee"
T. 81. Erskine As Middle street
=. ". Peterson, 2 Exchange stL tai street
A u. Todd & Co., Cor. Commelci"i on" : "i N
c. G. Perry, Cor. Commercial and. lndia sts'
W A. Golden, 76 Exchange street.
Wy Ray, 100 Braekett STREET.
=. Bickford, 233 YORK street.
l. M. Glendening, Long lsldli''
+. l.. Brackett. Peaks Island.
Also at the newstands in, the fa5mout1
Preble. City and United States hotei anu ura4u
Trunk and Union Depots IL can aiso 70 tr. ~
taf fed Of Chisholm Bros ageTTT FINK and Port
land u Rochester railroads anu VI asohoo oii oil
of the Boston trains. fo,,o..;
The PRESS can also be found at me 1oiioWlng
places outside of the city:
Alfred-J. NJ. Akers.
Auburn. G. Haskell.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-John o. Shaw.
Bethel-G. R. Wiley.
Biddeford-A. M. Burnham.
w. T. Bardsley.
Bridgton-U. H. Caswell.'
Brunswick. p Shaw.
Camden-Fred Lewis
Cumberland MillsAH. G. Starr.
behring's. S. Morrill,
Fairfleld-E H. Evans.
Farmington-H. P. White q 20.
Freeport-W. A. Mitchell
Fryeburg-F. L. Mark.
Gorham-Irish & Coburn.
n. HIS. NJ. Leayitt.
Kennebunk-J H. Otis.
KennebunkpOrt-C. e. Miller.
Lewiston-R. W. Bnckman.
j. M. Fernald.
Limerick-S. A. Grant.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill & Denning.
g KimbaIl & Williamson.
Old Orchard-Geo. Z. Fogg
Richmond-Geo. E. Ames.
Northumberland News Co.
!" w. Fl. Hyde.
r. H. Burnham.
Rumford Falls. Fl. WardWeu.
Saco-H. B. Hendricks & Co.
sc FL. ID. Davis.
Sanford-F. II. Wingate.
Sowhegan-Bixby & Buck.
South Portland-J. f. Merrlman.
South Paris-F. A. Shurtleff.,
South Windham-J. w. Read.
South PariS-A. M. Gerry.
Springvale-C. Ell. Pierce.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal Haven-A, 3. Vinal.
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
WaterWlle-W. D. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
West Falmouth-A. S. Moves.
acknowledgement & Wyman.
Yarmouth-Chas. Blake.
Persons having any difficulty in obtaining
papers at any of these places Will confer a FAVOR
by reporting the matter to this office at once
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Brick Manufacturers

SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing about
ton OF the Aims House Valley Sewer will be
received at the office of the City Engineer, City
Hall, until Friday. July 28th. 1898, at O'Clock
p. NJ, when they will be publicly opened and
read.
The successful bidder will be required to give
a bond in a sum and with sureties satisfactory
to the committee on drains and sewers to in
sure the proper fulfllment of the conditions Of
the contract
Blanks on which proposals must be made and
specifications, form of contract and further in
formation can be obtained at the Office of the
City Engineer.
The committee reserves the right to reject any
or all bids should they deem it for the interest
of the city SO to do.
Bids should be marked Proposals for Sewer
Brick" and addressed to
j. A. MCGOWAN,
Chairman Committee on Drains and Sewers;
jly19 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Committee
~ on Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges VIII
Building, on Monday, July "a, 1898, at three
O'Clock in the afternoon, and will then and there
hear all parties interested in fixing the grades
OF the following streets: Wilson, Emerson,
Morning and Roberts Streets and Washburn
Avenue, so that the grades of said streets may
be legally established.
By order Of the Committee,
J. L. BRACKET, Chairman,
Portland. July 18, 1898. jy18-dtd
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
MOVING MACHINES.

Parties interested in Moving Machines are
invited to cali at Stevens 3 Co., 1874 CONNER
ciai Street, ard examine the New Yankee Gear
less This machine is constructed upon new
principle, with no cogs or gears. A very easy
machine to run. ]ulyo-eoulmo
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
Was Telling the Truth.

Was Telling the Truth.
"Do you call this piece of Watermelon"
said the indignant customer sarcastically, to
the waiter, pointing to a very small slab of red
on his plate.
Certainly; you wouldn't have me call it a
whole watermelon, would you, sir?'' said the
waiter, blandly.-Chicago Record.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
A Wise Young Woman.

W1Se young w oman.
Young Adolphus Fitzwilam he loved a fair
maid.
But to ask her to marry him he was afraid,
Because of catarrh which she had very bad;
So much so that often the youth was quite glad
To omit, at the parting, the kiss of the lover.
The reason of this she set out to discover.
"Catarrh makes me loathsome. It's fatal to
love.
O, darling Adolphus, by all that's above,
VOW I'll not lose thee if something there is
To drive out catarrh and to sweeten kiss"
So this wise young woman began searching
for a cure, and good luck attended her. She
found Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy at the drug
store, and felt convinced that preparation
which the proprietors had. such confidence in
that they were willing to offer to pay $500 for a
case they cannot cure, must be,worth trying.
She bought it. She tried it. 1t cured her,
And when Adolphus kissed her at the altar last
week. her kiss was as sweet and pure as roses
in June.
Girls. word of advice: If you want d lover
to stay lover. you must get rid Of catarrh.
Do as this sensible girl did, and get the only
sure remedy for this disgusting and dangerous
disease-Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

An Original Composition.
Teacher-Are any of your compositions
ready?
Little girl-Mine is.
SIS it an original compositions"
ssYeS'm."
Does it tell of your own experiences and OBJ
servations as l directed?"
''Yes'm,'
every well. You may read it,
81 went to a wedding and a funeral, an the
bride looked lovely an the corpse looked natu-
raj. "-Street s. Smiths Good News.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

EHOR -Woodfords. new houses just
finished with tenefnents in each, z rooms
and closets for each tenant. Bay windows,
sebago water, lots 5000 it. each, one minute to
electrics. $1,000 each. Very easy terms.
w. H. WALDRON, $50 Middle st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A marble slab 9x2 l-2 feet. Has
been used as am imposing stone
i'm the Press composing room.
Will be sold at a bargain.
jy13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

MIR. Crisp VIII Again BE Elected Speaker.
he Is Now Preparing Bis Important
Committees--Mr. Blount Will Be Left
Out-Watchaog Holman's Health.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

How He Knew.
Tommy" said the visitor, who was endeay
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

EOR SALE-On Huntress Street, 21s story
Il house new, Is rooms for two families.
Finished and papered throughout. hot and cold
water, 2 bath rooms, 2 wash rooms in cellar.
Corner lot very desirable in every respect. l.
p. BUTLER, 80 Exchange Street ISL
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

EyOR SALE-The Perfect Filter, Ifyou wan
Il good health drink pure water. and If you
want pure water. use the Perfect Filter. The
Filters are receiving the highest Communications
wherever they are used. For sale by A. R.
ALEXANDER, ~ Monument Square,
Mar OF If
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
ISLAND COTTAGERS.

T IF you wish a Clock of any kind for your ISL
Il and home should be pleased to show you
MCKINNEY. Id Free street, near Middle.
inay23tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

DICTURES! PICTURESl-Those in want
IL of good picture for small amount of
money, would do wen to call on us. Pictures
framed to order; mouldings or sale; pictures,
wire and moulding hooks e, D. REYNOLDS.
corner of Oak and Congress streets. 112
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
w AMT "A WATCH.

RUY the Elgin, it's the king of all Watches
~ S45O 70 SO, 5000 Is year filed case stem
winder S23.T5 B. W. Raymond nickle 10 year or
Silver Case 10 to % per cent lower than other deal
ers on all watches. McKENNY the Jeweler, Open
evenings. 13 Free ST., near Middle Ihaf31dh
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

NOR sALE--A very desirable house with
is beautifully situated hear the bank OF the
Kehnebec river and is one Of the best in that
thriving village. Has all modern .convenien-
beautiful summer residence. Address s. w.
THAXTER, Portland, Me-, or STEPHEN
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

ENoR SALE-One and one-haf story house
Il and lot No 1O3 India street, house contains
6 rooms, modern conveniences, and is in first
class repair. tits light, airy, and has the sun
all day. For further particulars inquire of A.
C. LIBBY, 421a Exchange street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
WATCH REPAIRING.

MIFW Resilient Waltham Mainsprings only 75c
~ warranted; cleaning and handspring only
81 so; cleaning 800. All work stricky ffst-ciass
and warranted twenty-five years a watch maker
MCKINNEY, the Watch Maker, Is Free St., near
Middle. mar16dtf
MONEY TO LOAN-On first or second
WA mortgages on real estate, life insusance
nets or any g9edt collateral III INQUIRE
Portland. Telephone ee5-s. je2s-4
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

NOR sALE-Willard's New Patent Life
IL Preserver is the neatest and best in the
and bathers should hayeaone. For particulars
and price see p. J. Willard, 90 Commercial
street, Portland, Me-; also by c. J. Willard, vii
lard. Me; also at Peaks Island House, Peaks
Island. ga
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

NOR sALE-Two Shares Hotel Stock; cost
a twenty dollars; good for Room fer ten day,
Tor 2, or 4 persons; on line.of Illinois Central
B. K. IS minutes ride from Worlds Fair
Grounds. 121acts. fare each way. can take
train at 57th, Goth, or 3d. st. entrance; clean,
quiet. suburban town, Inquire n. S. FER
Maid, 697 Congress St. City 1911
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
MALE HELP.

"ANTED-Young man to canvas insurance.
w One that IS smart and will keep steady
at it can obtain a situation by addressing Box
1873, this city, Good references required.
22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

TOR SALE-First class house located on q
desirable street in the Eastern part of the
in The Western part, and pay a liberal boot
w. H. WALDRON, $50 Middle st. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

FOR SALE-Yaeht Twilight, 81 it. long, IL
IL fl. beam. Will be sold at a bargain, In
quire of VIM. W. CHARLTON, 80 Atlantic
st. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

TITO LET-Store on Commercial Wharf, for
Il merly occupied by the late G. P. Ingraham,
and lately by Cushing & Mckinney; one Of the
best situations in Portland for ship chandlery.
ship stores and groceries and fishermen's out
fits. Apply to B. W. JONES, 95 Commercial
street. marS-tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

ITO LET-A superior rent on ground floor,
i with chambers opposite lincoln Park.
Is in thorough order; gas and Sebago; S21 90.
Apply to LOCKE & LOCKE, $50 Middle street.
ie24-tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

yuyo LET-Two rents No. 142 Cumberland
a street and No. 81 Smith street. Inquire
of W. H. SARGENT, corner Smith and Cum
berland streets. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
TO LET.

TITO LET-A cottage of eight rooms !;
IL partly furnished, on Central Avenue,
Peaks Island. Will be iet very low for the
balance of the season. Inquire of DIR. G.. E.
DOW, 5071a Congress st. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

WANTED--A young man (21) desires a
w position in good Mercantile office.
years experiences in City of London. Undenia-
BILE references Address BUSINESS, BOX S65,
Press Office, Exchange Street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

N7ORLD'S FAIR-RooIns in private fam
w lily, living on quiet street and convent
emit to the grounds. Terms moderate. Port
land references. Address No. 1862 Princeton
Ave-. Chicago, Ill. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
WANTED.

Experienced sealers and shoppers to work at
our corn factories the coming canning season.
For particulars address I'll. C. BAXTER s.
BRO, Brunswick, Me. jy7dtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22
CLOCK REPAIRING,

1 HAVE made a specially of clock repairing for
l years and am familiar with all its branches
Myprices are reasonable, my work strictly frstclass
Drop me a postal and I will send for your clock
MCKINNEY, the Clock Maker, Ii Free St., near
Middle ST. maf16du
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

TITO LET-Fully furnished cottage on Great
IL Diamond Island after Aug. 1st., for the
balance Of season. Eight rooms and bath,
and good drainage, near beach and landing.
Address OF inquire of E. E. BENSON, 204 Mid
die ST. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

ITO LET-Upper rent of six rooms in new
l. house: rear No. 2 Monroe Place. Gas and
Sebago. Good yard: plenty of sun. In nice
order, s14. Apply to E. HASTY, IL Screen
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

HOB SALE-On Forest Ave. Woodfords,
IL several valuable house lots will be sold
cheap to parties intendingito build. E, G. S.
KICKER, First Nat. Bank Building, Room L,
Basement. POL
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-22

THO RENT-First class fiat of rooms, SO
IL Spruce street, in perfect repair. Steam
Apply TO ADAM P. LEIGHTON, Congress and
st. Johns streets, city. 22-1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-24
Local stock Quotations.
PAwrUCKEr RANKS.
First. ..... ..l53 ....I slater ..... ..lb2bt .
Pacific SO. 20 ~


industrial lex 90. BOf A La 5OS
Mercantile. 100
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-24
GET INSURED.

People Are Taking Advantag of the
"News's Offer.
A New York paper says that IL a copy
OF it is found or anyone who shall meet
with death within twenty-foLr hours OF
the time the paper is issued. II will pay
$500 to the relatives of the deceased.
That's quite a scheme, but the insur-
ance is good for only tw~enty-four hours.
If the coupon at the top of Page l in
the NEWS is filled out and presented at
the Office of the Columbia Life Assur-
ance Company. at any tim, during the
day, or before 1890 p. NJ. the bearer can
get his or her life insured for $500 for ore
month.
Remem Der. the policy is good, net for
one day, but fer one month.
Remember again: The fife OF the
company closes at 1890 at night, @ those
who work during the day may have the
opportunity To visit during the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-24

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-rhe market con-
tlnues pr fessional and activity is con-
fined to Distillers & Cattle Feeders
Trust.
A small shipment Of Mexican silver
dollars will De made t morrow.
The foreign market for consols dropped
d to-dav on rumors OF Egyptian trouble.
New England opened weak and became
strong on the Information that the Bos-
ton and Mains would assume control OF
the road.
The coal roads are running extra trains,
and men are working overtime and sun
days. . The cold weather has used up all
the surplus coal and in n few days served
to show hew-Rear the consumption is TO
the production. Earnings OF the coalers
promise 10 be great for the next few
months as it is the determination of the
to take advantage of the wealth
er and market all the coal that the mines
produce while prices are high.
j. :. Bache q Company say, Yesterdays
gold shipments To Europe are said to be
the forerupner of others.
George Gould denies the rumor that
Manhattan has secured control Of the
New York and Northern.
Boston and Names offer TO lease Con-
necticut River has been declined. TIL
{ rms offered were 80 per cent bonus and
10 per cent per. aunum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-24
THE CHARITY BALL.
Active Preparations for III. Grand Social
Event.

Active Preparations for IN. Grand Social
Event.
The preparations for the CHARITY Bail"
which will be given on the evening IF
February 10. are being rapidly completed.
The bal will surpass any previous at
tempt by the First Light Ibfantry Reg,
ment i'm splendOr aud elaborate detail.
and will be the social event of the season.
Already the extensive arrangements
are taking shape and the details of mag
nifc mt decorations are in theIfnal stages
Of completion. Nothing has been over
looked in the ents that will tend
TO promote the comfort of the guests,
and il is the aim and constant effort of
the committee TO provide for every emer-
gency that may arise. OF &C lrse, the pop
ular American Band Orchestra will be
there and already tiny feet are impa-
tiently tapping the floor In delightful an
ticipation Of the pleasures or the dance.
The members Of the committee of ar
r~augements are not the only ones by any
means who are making exer-
tons in preparing for the event. Every
member of the popular Organization is
busy ia polishing up his uniform and
every individual brass button will shine
with increased %radiaucy on the night in
question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-24
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The regular meeting OF the school COM
mit'se was held last evening I'm the coun-
eli chamber. The members were all
present. The records OF the last meet ng
we're read and approved \ communion
ton WIS received from Miss Richards.
saving hat she had received au appoint
ment la the city To- 'eacp drawing i'm the
high school. AMI would be Obliged TO give
uu The WORK In East Providence In con
raugemcnts whereby she will have the
oversight OF he work here and furnish
substitutes. The ma mes u two nppli-
cants were received witt recommended
tions Miss LeGard, ot Providence and
Miss Elsie l.. BALL of Upton. Mass. Miss
LtG ride Will teach part OF the schools
aud Miss Ball the rest.