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corner deprived of it's official functions.
For many years this old clock was
known for it's veracity. None OF our
fathers of craftsmanship would have
thought of doubling it's accuracy any
more than they would doubt the cardi-
nal truths of current religion.
In statuary hall there stands mar
BILE clock, conspicuous for its position
over the entrance from the rotunda. Il
was made for the house of representa-
tives by an italian named Franzoni, at
the cost of $4,000, and placed in its
present position when the meetings OF
the house We're held in what is now
called statuary hall. The clock was
never paid for, however; and that is
singular story. A treasury draft for
SIS. 900 was made and signed, ready for
the artist, Franzoni, but it has never
been called for or claimed. Franzoni
died in New Orleans, manlfestly with
out heirs, and the old treasury draft
remains in the Office of the register OF
the treasury, and will remain there for
ever. The clock is carved from beaut1-
full marble and represents winged
chariot, the wheels of which rest upon
the globe, and in it stands the female
figure of History in Grecian robes re-
cording the passing events upon
tablet, while the hands of the clock,
which revolve about the wheel whereon
are marked the hours, indicate the
fight of time. Looking up at the figure
IL appears to be about one-third life
size.
When Mr.. Dallas. of Pennsylvania.
was vice president, French clock
under a glass case was purchased for
the vice presidents room at the cost OF
$500, and there it stands to-day, ticking
away the momentous moments. There
is another clock in the vice presidents
room which stands almost as high as
the ceiling 1t is very handsome and is
heavily plated with gold and silver. 1t
keeps accurate time and is therefore
useful as well as ornamental.
For many years man named Bates
has made good living out of these
capitoline clocks. He. is the official
timekeeper and clock repairer. He re-
ceives a regular salary for acting as
guardian for Father Time. 1t takes all
of his time to look after Time, too. He
keeps the clocks in repair, and has GER
tain days for certain clocks. 1t would
be impossible for him to visit all OF his
children every day, SO he lets some OF
them live ION tick for week at time,
unless some of them go to striking"
and quit work. In such an event DR..
Bates is always sent for, and puts them
back to their PAGES at the old schedule,
and ON the same old time. He carries a
ladder with him generally, because he
sometimes has to climb pretty high to
get up to them.
There is a very handsome little clock
in the file room of the house of repre-
sentatives. It is plain timepiece OF
bronze and alabaster, with two scrolls
of bronze ornamenting its lower corners
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THE HOUSE CLOCK.

and little bit of bronze work upon
which rests the alabaster, while there is
q very small symmetrical and handsome
equestrian figure on the top. This
clock attracts attention, and once upon
a time it captured the eye of some Wis
itor, who captured the clock and car
ried it away. 1t was recovered after a
time, and, with that exception, it has
been in the capitol since the ancient
history of our young republic. Nobody
knows now when it was purchased. 1t
is conceded to be one of the Oldest in
habitants.
The senate clock of to-day is plain
dial over the door of the main entrance
of the senate chamber. It is of blue
enamel, with golden stars, and is so
located that the vice president can gaze
directly upon it, and every member can
see it by slightly turning their heads
The official clock of the house of repre-
sentatives which is over the main en-
trance of the house, directly opposite
the speaker. is about four feet in height
and is deliberately ornamented with
scrolls and wreaths. of bronze. Upon a
shield above the clock is perched a
spread eagle, while on either side
of the clock is bronze figure, one
representing farmer or pioneer, and
the other an American Indian. 1t is a
very handsome timepiece, but cannot
compare with the senate clock for
modest beauty and richness. The hands
of this clock are never turned back,
It is only the senate clock which re-
ceives admonitions from Capt. Bassett
that it must not get ''too fast upon
certain occasions of national impor-
lance.
When everybody in the house of rep
resentatives wants to talk, and nobody
wants to listen, resolution is passed
limiting debate to five minutes for each
member. Under such circumstances
the speaker ignores the big clock with
its bronze figures and spread eagle. He
has little clock on his desk, which is
also cared for by Mr.. Bates, and with
that chronometer he measures off the
time and calls the takers down at the
expiration of their allotted time.
SMITH D. FRY.
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The Quinine Of Fruits.

People who require gentle tonic to
stimulate the system and the digestion
should try the grape fruit, which is at
tracing attention and becoming gradually
better known. 1t is sometimes called the
'quinine of the fruits" and has, it is
claimed, even more beneficial qualities
than the orange. To enjoy the grape fruit,
however, one must know how to eat it,
The white portion covering each section is
intensely bitter, and it is necessary to peel
this off and eat only the juicy inner sec
tioue
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EDWIN THOMAS BOOTH.
The Most Celebrated American Actor
Now Living.
why He VIII Probably Never Appear ON
the Stage Again-A Strange, Event
full Kistory-His Life MARRIED
by a Brothers Crime.
Especial letter.


Although it is almost certainly out
side the bounds of probability that Ed
win Booth will ever act again he is
not by any means in such physical con-
ditioa as to make discussion regard
ing whose shoulders the mantle OF
tragedy shall fall upon when he has
passed away anything less than i'll
timed and inconsiderate. There is no
doubt very great misrepresentation as
to Mr.. Booths present state Of health.
He is man now nearly sixty years OF
age and his long career upon the stage,
a career to which he gave all his en-
ergy and the best of his mental powers
has been constant strain, sapping up
the springs of life. He is feeble and in
firm, it is true, but though his sudden
collapse some years ago, while playing
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Center of the United states.

The exact situation of the geograph-
ical center Of the United States is a sur
prise to anyone who has not given the
subject careful attention, says the De-
troit Free Press The most eastern
point of the United States is Quoddy
Head, Me-; the western, Attoo island,
Alaska: the most northern, Point Bar
row, Alaska; the most southern, Key
West, Fla The center of the quad
rangular figure formed by uniting these
four points is located at the crossing OF
So degrees north latitude and ITO de-
grees west longitude, about 42o miles
north of the northern line of Montana
1t is also true of the United States as OF
Great Britain, that the sun never sets
on our territory, for when it is p. In
on Attoo island Alaska, it is 9:36 a. IN.
of the following day at Eastport, Me.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral for coughs and colds
Ask your druggist for Ayers Almanac.

The Light-headed Youth.
The clock struck IL, and the young man rose
to CO. .'Is it possible 1 have been here so
long?' he murmured, apolo getically.
"Oh do you look at it in that way9" suggest
ed the young lady, with sudden GOODNESS.
"Such a waste of time he continued, stumb-
ling madly ON to destruction.
"Sir! if you
.sOf your time my dear MISS he gasped on
the brink, and was saved from going over,
Don't mention it, she said sweetly, and they
parted as friends, but he realized that it was a
narrow escape.-Detroit Free Press.
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casco National Bank.

gVyHE annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Casco National Bank of Portland will
be held at the Office of said bank on Tuesday,
the tenth day OF January. 1898, at 10 o'clock a.
M. for the purpose of electing seven directors
for the ensuing year, and the transaction of any
other business which may legally come before
that meeting. MARSHALL r. COOLING,
ian3-td Cashier.
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Sleeping Habits.

A book which claims to contain the Sc
cret of beauty condemns the habit of double
sleeping among young women. If it is only
the narrowest cot occupy it alone. The re-
suit on awaiting will be bright eyes, rested
body and sweet breath When bed is oc-
cupied by two people the stronger most in,
evitably saps phe vitality of the weaker.
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Character in Girls Dress.

A bishop recently addressing high
school prize class spoke of the pretty toilets
of the young girls composing it. "There
should be self respect" said he, ''both with
regard to mind and body. | am grateful
to any one who dresses well and prettily.
Character is shown by the dress; it reveals
the ladylike, the vulgar and the conceited
-
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Gallant Rufus Choate.

On pretty girl saying to Rufus Choate. 81
am very sod-gou,see," he replied, 80, no; you
belong to the old Jewish t.; you are very
fdiy.I-see!"
Nothing adds so much to the beauty of fair
girl as clear, bright, healthy complexion, and
to secure this pure blood is Indispensable. so
many of the so-called blood purifiers sod to I'M
prove rough, pimply. muddy skin,. only drive
the scrofulous humors from the SURFACE TO some
internal vital organ, and disease and death is
fae sae aoeen pess Medcap eS Strikes
directly at the root of the evil, by driving the
impurities entirely out of the system, and with
fresh stream of pure blood flowing through
the VEINS nothing but the softest and fairest OF
compilations can result.
First Beggar-W Where did you get that fine
overcoat?
Second Beggar-In the big houseEat the cor
First Beggar-I went there only this mornin'
shiverin' with cold, an they wouldn't give me a
Second Beggar-I didn't ask, for clothes for
mesilf, 1 told 'em it was fer the poor heather
in Darkest Africa,-Comic Cats.
Success follows the use OF Halls Hair Re-
newer for grayness and badness.
coNsrANCY,
The constant drop of water
Wears away the hardest stone r.
The constant gnaw of Towser
Masticates the toughest bone
The constant cooling lover
Carries off the blushing matd;
And the constant advertiser
Is the one who gets the trade,
-Wahoo Wasp.
Much Needed.
with this folding bed we sell a much needed
attachment" said the furniture dealer to
customer.
What is that?"
"a life insurance policy."-Detroit Free
Press.
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with Lawrence Barrett, may have been.
as has been said, paralysis, his mental
faculties are to-day clear and bright.
An evidence of this was given at the
time of the recent Corbett-Suilivan
fight at New Orleans. Mr.. Booth was
out attending an evening social when
one of the lady guests came to him with
the news.
s.Mr. Booth said she, shave you
heard the report from New Orleanss
Corbett has whipped Sullivan COM
pletely."
Mr.. Booths reply to this was the very
essence of satire. MADAM" said he,
lin his solemn way, thank God that
the championship still remains with the
stage"
One thing is certain, Mr.. Booth is
qmore contented In his mind, and has
been since he was forced to.leave the
stage, than for many years previous.
Debt was always an incubus to him,
nightmare he had never been free from
since he lost the theater in New York
which bore his name. He found him
self very deeply involved. owing con-
siderably over half million dollars.
In the last ten years he has been able to
liouidate every cent of this indebted
ness, and he has, still a fortune left him
of about $3.50, 1000. His last dramatic
work. two or three seasons with Bar
rett and Modjeska, enabled him to &C.
complish the dearest wish Of his life
to be free from debt. Had his career not
been cut short so suddenly the last sea-
son would have come near leaving this
noted tragedian worth to-day near
million dollars of money. But even had
Booths own collapse not come, the
death of Barrett, not long after, would
have brought their wonderfully success
Jul venture to an end. It is sad when
one reflects upon the affecting speech
and touching tribute Mr.. Barrett made
before The curtain the night Mr.. Booth
was taken i'll. ST cannot think" he
said, s'that MrssBooth will ever appear
upon the stage again" To-day Law
renee Barrett is dead and buried, and
Mr.. Booth, though by no means hale
and hearty, is not by any means dead
man.
The actor lives in suiteof rooms at
the Players club in New York city, an
institution he founded himself and to
which he gave the building occupied.
It was in these rooms he recently
swooned and injured his head IN faliln
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To prove BE ZEE m za9ta T.
Nnst we have it this winter 2

On and after October /, 1884 rye 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 yourmoney back. Read guaranty
pepsia, Headache, Sour Stomach, Heartburn,
kidney Complaint, Ne4ralgia Distress Tres. after Nsa
yousliess, Loss Of Sleep, Dizziness, Irregular
ity of the Appetite, Fleurisy Pains, Bloat,
Wind ON the Stomach, Hacking Cough, and
Constipation. And why will 1t cure? Be
cause ii 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 eRGDER DYSPEPSIA CURE COMPANY,
WATERv1LLE, MAINE.
TTSSsw oheaohin
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A COMMON SENSE REMEDY.

"A
In the matter of curatives what you want is
something that will do its work while you con
tinue to do yours-a remedy that will give you
no inconvenience nor interfere with your bust
ness. Such remedy is ALLcocK's POROUS
PLAsTERs. These plasters are not an expert
ment; they have been in use for over thirty
years, ann their value has been attested by the
highest medical authorities, as well as by restl-
monials from those who have used them. They
require no change of diet and are not affected
by wet or cold. Their action does not interfere
with labor or business; you can toll and yet be
cured while hard at work. They are so pure
that the youngest. the oldest, the most delicate
person of either sex can use them with great
be eft.
Beware of limitations and do not be deceived
by misrepresentation. Ask for ALLCocK's,
and let no solicitationor explanation Induce you
to accept substitute.
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The First National Bank Of Portland

TIME annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
the First National Bank of Portland will
be held at their banking rooms on Tuesday,
the 10th day of January, 1888, at 10 O'Clock
am, for the choice OF Directors Tor the ensuing
wear and the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them:
j. E. WENGREN, Cashier.
j. Portland, Dec. 10th, 1892. dec13dtd
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The Three objects for Living.
The youthful Interrogation point-Is Thanks
giving all over now, pa?
His father-Yes, my son.
The youthful interrogation point. An Christ
mas?
His father-Yes.
The youthful interrogation point Well. then,
how efur off is it to the Fourth aof July?-
Chicago NewS-Record.
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PORTLAND NATIONAL BANK

TUyHE annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
Il the Portland National Bank. of Portland,
will be held at its banking rooms on TUES
o'clock a. H., for the purpose of electing direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and the transaction of
any other business that may legally. come be-
fore them
CHARLES G. ALLEN, Cashier.
Portland, December 8. 1892. decSdtd
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CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

vuyHE Annual Meeting of the stockholders of
the Canal National Bank of Portland. for
the election of seven Directors, and for the
transaction of any other business that may le-
gally come before them. will be held at their
Banking house on TUESDAY, the tenth day OF
January, 1898, at IL O'Clock a. m.
GEO. c. PETERS, Cashier.
Dec 10, 1892. dec1Oeodtd
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CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK.

TIME Annual Meeting of the stockholders OF
the Cumberland National Bank of Port
land will be held at their banking rooms on
TUESDAY. the tenth day of January, 1893, at
10 O'clock a. M, for the choice of directors for
the ensuing year and the transaction of any 9TH
er business that may legally come before them.
W. III. SOULE, Cashier.
Portland, Dec. 10, 1892 dec10dtd
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
The National Traders Bank

The National EfadeFs BHTlk.
TNyHE shareholders of the National Traders
Il Bank of Portland, are hereby notlned that
ing room on Tuesday, the 10th day of January,
1888, next at IL O'Clock a. M, to choose fve
directors for the ensuing year.. and to ACT on
any other business that may legally come pc
fore the meeting. EDWARD COULD,
Ao-o WY Cashier.
Deeen,bar ~ 1892. dec1Odtd
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ENOR SALE-A fine young high grade Jer-
ID sew cow with calf dropped Christmas day.
Price $40. JAMES MKEEN, Jewels Island.
INQUIRE at 1O2 Commercial street. 81
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VNTANTED--All persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, 500
and 558 Congress street, corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
evenings. 29-3
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EOR SALE-The new edition OF Abbot's His
4 tory of Maine. revised to date by Edward
H. ELWELL. Call at No. 1872 CONGRESS
ST. Agents wanted. Al
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FEMALE HELP.
AGENTS.

A GENTS WANTED-For the most anthem
"A tic and best selling History of Masonry
mission. L. H. CHAPMAN, State Agent, New
Castle, Me. 3o2
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XXTANTED-People to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1861 Middle street. Free policies, Cash sur
render. Paid up value. Incontestable. Aver
age cost 81 6 per 1000. 31s millions surplus.
Can and see our ten year policy Smart agents
wanted. Big money. i9u
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"The use of sCastoria is so universal and
it's merits SO well known that it seems work
Of slnereroeation to endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
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DICTURES! PICTURESi Those in want OF a
IL good picture, for small amount OF money.
would do well to call on US. Pictures framed
to order; moulding for sale; picture wire and
moulding hooks. E. u. REYNOLDS, Cor. Oak
and Congress streets. 27-3
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DAW FURS of ali kinds wanted; highest
HI price paid for mink and skunk skins. j. j.
REV0L 2551a Middle street, Portland, Me.
nov26dSmoS
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MISCELLANEOUS.
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is SO well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
Known to me- H. A. ARCHER, n. D.,
iii So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. z.
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WIT AND WISDOM.

.Good graciousl No wonder my tail
panied me so. just see how long it has
grown in the last few minutesr' Life.
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-Dress making rooms; fine To-
IL cation; doing splendid business all the
year round; no reasonable offer refused. Adj
dress E. A., this office. Al
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NOR SALE-Second-han lumber, sash,
Pearl and Silver streets Portland, Me. 81
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XNTANTED-To call at your store or house
iron, rubbers. bottles, metals OF all kinds. If
YOU have any of the above please drop me a
postal Address c. B. WISH, 131 Green
street, city. ll-lu
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NOR SALE-Steam engine 10 horse power.
Il Apply to B. J. WILLARD, 50 Commercial
street. S-4
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r OsT-A ladies' gold watch between 80
H Green aud 331s Exchange street; picture
in case with lady,s name on back. Return to
SO GREEN ST.. and be rewarded. Al
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Il stocks, grain and provisions. Direct wire to
New York and Chicago. NJ. G. PALMER, 1873
Middle street, over Canal Bank. dec21-4
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TOR SALE-Double sleigh. Apply to E. u.
u SPRING, Room 9, 191 Middle street. 21u
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RIO LET-A rent at 90 Federal ST., eight
rooms, sunny and convenient; gas sebago
water and all modern Improvements. INQUIRE
at No FORE ST. Att
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TO LET.

YENO LET-A very pleasant and desirable up
Il stairs tenement OF five rooms and pantry
to small family of adults, between Congress
and Cumberland streets. Apply forenoons. No.
112 Franklin street. 81
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LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-Between Portland and Westbrook, a
IL black Gordon Setter dog; finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving it at No. "a DAN
FORTH. ST., City. al
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WANTdEoDDmAn active ;,I man with $1,000 to
well-established business; will pay large
percentage on amount invested. To the right
party / will pay a liberal salary Addrers A.
NJ, Press Office. SOL
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THO LET-Rooms. Large, pleasant and sun
Il ny rooms. House furnished with modern
Steam heat, fine bath rooms,
Sc, will give table board to right parties if de-
sired. Inquire at 60 High street. 81
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DRIVATE LOANS-From S25 upwards on
furniture pianos, horses, carriages, farm
stock machinery etc. without removal or in
convenience; all business strictly confidential;
small loans a specially: money obtained same
day Address, "BOX 1883" 2S2
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ITO LET-At $50 Free street. pleasant fur
IL nished rooms; prices S1.5o, $500, $3.50
week. Inquire on premises. 81
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ROOMS.
WANTED.

ORDERS wANTED-For the new year for
W statements, bill heads, letter heads,
envelopes, cards. tags, circulars and
other lob printing at lowest prices;
card signs ITO Lett etc., always on hand.
WEIGH, printer lower floor Centennial Block,
90 Exchange street. Bill