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The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08
Three Valuable Sword Fish.

Among the swordfish that were
brought into the harbor yesterday were
six that were caught off the harbor by
small fishing boats. Charles West, of
Cape Elizabeth, had three of the greal
fish that weighed 1908 pounds. The
largest weighed 1893 pounds. He re-
ce:yed for the three fish the result of the
days fishing, the handsome sum Of
nearly SD
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08
THE JEANNETTE.
New Harbor Boat to Run on the Peaks
Island Route.

The new steamer Jeannete. which is
to run on the line between Peaks Island
and the city, is fine boat, comparative
ly new, having been built in 1898, and
capable OF carrying two or three hun
dred people. She comes from New bury
port, and is commanded by Captain
Howard, who is native of Maine. In
speed she will rank we'll with the other
harbor boats,
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08
Portland Art Club.

At present the Portland Art Club is
enjoying it's summer vacation. When
the autumn comes in it is expected that
Mr.. Algy Currier, the well known artist
of Hallowell, will deliver a series of
lectures to the various classes on art.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08

has been used over Fifty Years by millions
of mothers for their children while Teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays Pain, cures
Wind Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising
from teething or other causes. For sale by
Druggists in every part of the world. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. Csc. bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
J. B. =!BsY.I >)%
An upheavaI sudden and radical
among our Wash Dress Goods.

among our Wash Dress Goods.
The incoming Autumn Dress
Goods demand recognition and
counter space.
Therefore Cotton Dress Goods
must vacate.
Hence the geological upheaval
listed below.
Sale opens at o'clock this morn
ing.
6 IA cts.-Half Wool Challies.
Same class of goods that you
pald us zoe for last season,
only these are choice.
Drop their price today
to 6 lac. First floor
centre counter.
6 IA cts.-Satines, Javanaise, Irish
Lawns, Linen Franchise,
Organdies,all caught the
infection and dropped
to 6 Ia cts.
II IL cts--The east side of the
centre counters voted
to go out on sympathy
strike" and the 25 cent
Scotch Ginghams drop
ped to II IL cts.
so different styles fine tex
ture, choice patterns.
II IL cts.-The reminder of the
tinted Crystal Crepes
have been moved up to
the same counter.
They are charmingly ripple
marked. The shades are hello
rrope, lemon, cream, blue, Nile
green, pink, cardinal, also
black.
Price II IL cts.
- IL cts.-High grade Duck Suit
ing. Navy and medium
blue ground with many
white devices. Also
white ground, colored
figures, all at IL IL cts.
5 cents.-For Standard Summer
reading.
"Ships That Pass in the
Night"
"Singularly Deluded."
"a Yellow Aster."
GA Study in Scarlet"
"Black Beauty"
ssThe Yellow Mask"
srhe Man in Black"
s'The Octoroon," &C.,
&c.
Quite Symposium of color
you see.)
All at cts.
Will be ready at
o'clock this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

All lovers of the delicacies of the table use
Angostura Bitters to secure good digestion
but the genuine only, manufactured by DR..
Slegert & Sons. At all druggists.
The Press., 1894-06-07
CHAPTER XXI.
THE RESCUE.

The effect of his words was magical the chaos resolved itself into discipline. They had been taught to hate or despise that pale, slender man as their natural enemy and oppressor. But now, in the hour of dire need, he was proving him. self the wisest, coolest and strongest of all. Even Matthew North, whom they had once blindly followed, had never in the days of his absolute power seemed like this-so calm, so confident, so self forgetful.
 And there was one present to whom he seemed more, far more than all this. As she stood beside her horse, a little withdrawn from the forefront of the throng, gazing upon. him where, poised upon an elevation overlooking the scene, he issued his orders and directed the movements of his men with the inde- scribable magnetism of voice and mien which marks the born leader, thrill of pride swelled the girls heart and fush- ed her cheek pride and more than pride love! With the frankness which was part of her nature she confessed the truth, put it into words and spoke them
 
 -"I love him, I love him!"
 The first gang of rescuers, armed with the necessary tools and implements, were now ready to descend, and Monckton prepared to join them. He was staid by soft touch upon the arm, and pair of beautiful eyes were raised in anxious questioning to his.
 "Must you go, Ralph?''
 II must go, Imogene.
 ''There is danger, Ralph-danger of poisonous gas in the old tunnel, of wa ter rising and engulfng you too. I heard them speaking of it in the crowd. Can you not let some one go in your place, Ralph?" &
 What. shirk my duty, Imogene, be- cause there may be a little danger? Surely you cannot counsel me to do that.''
 She hung her head moment. "Go then, she said in low voice, and with an accent that made his heart leap, "tut be careful, Ralph-for my sake!''
 He pressed the hand which she gave him and turned to enter the cage after his men, when he was confronted by Mat thew North.
 1T have no right to ask favor from any man," said the miner, s'you least of all. But I am to blame for this, heaven help me, and want to do what little can to undo my wrong. Let me go down with you, sir. 7
 "Come''
 The old gallery fortunately proved to be free from gas, and with North s help spot immediately over the chamber, where it was hoped that the imperiled miners might have taken refuge, was located. At the end of the first half hour good progress had been made. The men worked as only men can work to save human life, but none among them toiled as did Matthew North. He seem- ed to possess the strength of two and never to require rest. Gang after gang came and went. but kpe refused to yield the pick which he piled with giant strokes. Monckton, too, remained at his post, directing the movements of the laborers and frequently handling the shovel with vigor which his slender figure belied. He also felt that he had something to expiate, wrong to undo.
 From time to time halt was called for the purpose of listening for any pos sible signals which might be made from
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to pass as we'll? Were there widows and orphans i'll the village-the widows and orphans of the 22 men at the bot tom of the Ten Foot Drive?
 There was hope--a poor, pale shad- ow, but still hope! And it was Mat thew North who suggested it.
 They are not dead!'' he cried, walk ing out of his despairing trance and breaking his way into the group about the proprietor. "I am sure they are not dead, he repeated.
 What reason have you for thinking so?'' asked Monckton.
 "Just opposite where Morton tells us they were when he saw them last, re- piled the miner, speaking with feverish rapidity, "a gallery runs up to the next level at a steep incline. At the end of it is small chamber. If they reached that chamber, sir, believe they escaped the water and are alive at this moment. y
 1T think Matthew may be right, sir, y interjected one of ths superintendents. 1T remember the gallery and the cham Der he speaks of, and if the poor fellows are there I do not believe the water has yet reached or will reach them.
 "Pray God you are right ejaculat- ed the proprietor. But if they are in that chamber how shall we get to them ? Is there any other outlet?"
 "None. '" replied one of the group in Respondent tone. ''It will take days to pump out the water in order to reach them from below. Long before that they will all have per1shed.
 There was mournful silence. Monck- toms eye ran in anxious inquiry from one downcast face to another, until it rested upon that of Matthew North. The miner seemed to be refecting deep ly. As he met the proprietor's gaze he spoke again.
 If they are in that chamber,'' he said, 1T believe we can malie our way to them in a few hours"
 "How? Howl"
 Speak, North"
 "Just above that chamber" replied the miner, as if consulting his memory ives, it must be just over it-there is an old, disused gallery which has not been worked in many years. By cut ting through"--
 "How thick?'
 "Ten or fifteen feet at the thinnes1 part. But the material is schist, mixed with shale and coal, and''--
 ITO work! to work! Thank you North. I believe there is q chance fol those poor fellows, after all. .' There was an energetic. almost assured ring in the young proprietor's voice. In al instant the crowd, which had remained mute and motionless, awaiting the re-
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below. The excavation was now seven feet deep. and as yet no sound of life had encouraged the workers. North's face was growing paler with terrible dread, and at Monckton's heart the same fear was beginning to knock, when during one of the pauses there came. faint, far off, yet distinctly audible, three dull blows. One of the men signaled in re- sponse with his heavy crowbar-and, yes, there could be no doubt now; the three blows were repeated! With loud cry, North fell upon his knees in the loose soil of the pit, and raising his clasped hands above his head exclaimed:
 Almighty Father, thank thee that am spared at least this one sin. <
 Meanwhile the great throng waited and watched above. Tho silence of deep awe had fallen upon them.
 Imogene Duke had found seat near the mouth of the mine, Wi, re she could see the cage as it came up into the flare of the lamps. Hour after hour passed heavily by; gang after gang of exhaust ed workers came up, and still he tar ried, while her healt grew faint in her bosom and cold athly chill crept over her limbs. Oh, if anything should happen to him now! If now, when he had proved himself the noblest, bravest and best of men, she should lose him! The thought sickened her; it seemed that she must go to him, must see him and hear his voice to assure herself that he was not swallowed up and buried away from her forever in that horrible abysm hundreds of feet below. And if he were to die there she would be to blame for it, for it was her words that had awakened his energies, aroused the good that was dormant in him and shamed him of his apathy, his idleness and his frivolity. But lat far she had i done right; so much, at least, she could never regret, for the vapid, indifferent cynic to whom she had spoken those stinging words was not the Ralph Monckton at that moment waging splen- did, knightly battle in behalf of his fel- low beings-the Ralph she loved, her Ralph.
 Still the cage rose and sank; still the gangs of workers came and went; still the crowd, exhausted and haggard, wait ed and watched. The night grew apace, and Joyce, who had established him. self as her guardian and protector, was snoring in fitful discord and noddine fearfully on his barrel at little dis tance. The suspense and the terror were | growing intolerable; she felt that hel senses were fast slipping from her, wher what was it? A deep hoarse murmul ran along the crowd, swelling into g shout, roar that shook the very earth | Hundreds-men, women and children were leaping, dancing, embracing, sing ing and weeping, as if all the world ha6 suddenly gone stark mad.
 She 1ose to her feet, tottering; he1 head swan, and there was a mist before 1 her eyes. But she saw! oh, blessed heav en! sine saw it all! There where tht light shone full upon them a pale dazed, disheveled crew, surrounded by frantic men and sobbing women, were the 22 rescued miners. In their midst
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With c load cry, North fell upob his knees. as worn aud pale as they, stood Mat thew North and Ralph Monckton-her Ralph! She murmured the words again, and now there was no pain in them, only sweetness and delicious joy and thank fitness. Soiled with toll and dropping with weariness, yet how noble, how grand, how proud he looked! An. it was little wonder that the women should crowd about him to kiss his hand, or that the men should cheer again and again. But he was going to speak.
 My friends" she heard him say, ''do not give all the credit to me. Here is one," pointing to Matthew North, "who has far better claim to your gratitude than I. He did more than any of us. ;"
 . North's haggard face grew yet more pale. He essayed to reply, but his voice broke, and he turned abruptly away without word, while the crowd shout ed-some of the very men who had att tempted to take his life but a few hours before louder than any.
 As if the magnetism in the girl in- tense gazegwarned him of her presence there. Monckton raised his eyes, met hers and smiled-a rare, beautiful smile that set her heart throbbing violently and sent the warm blood to her cheek, He made his way rapidly toward her.
 You here yet, Imogene?'' he said. You must be very tired. It is after midnight"
 T could not go until I knew you were safe, " she replied softly. But what is this?' she exclaimed, looking at the . hand he had pressed. "1t is blood. You are wounded, Ralphl"
 No, " he said, showing her his lacer- ated palms. II am unused to manual labor, and my skin has made rough ac-
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INTENDED FOR JENNIE.

I am listening now to the birds of the val
 ley,
 Though their notes are addressed all to , Jennie to-day; But am sitting. out here with her, every
 day hat on, And they don't even dream she's away. I detect in their songs secret or two, One can tell if you know by the shy,
 cunning way Their cadences fall but Pm stealing the
 gossip
 As it runs on the soft airy lines of the
 May. From this very high social soiree, Quite up to date in "the news" which
 is bliss, Yet all did agree though loves vengeance
 is sweet It is naughty-no comments on this. But an old blue bird on the chestnut tree Quaffed up dewdrop and wiped off his
 bill, Then expressed his opinion, unfairly l
 know,
 With queer little quirk and note so
 shrill Then his bright little better half came
 from the valley, (Supposing twas Jennie sitting there
 still, With a lot of fine gimp in her fluttering She piped up the measure in ono happy
 trill-
 "That the mists on the hill
 Would.al roll away
 In bright, clear day - Of some other May"
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While in Topeka last March, E. T. Bar Der, prominent newspaper man of La Cygne, Kan, was taken with cholera nor. bus very severely. The night clerk at the hotel where he was stopping happened to have a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy and gave him three doses which relieved him and he thinks saved his life. Every family should keep this remedy in their home at all times. No one can tell how soon it may be needed. It costs but trifle and may be the means of saving much suffer- ing and perhaps the life of some member of the family. 9 and 50 cent bottles for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs ]; G. l.. Phillips. South Coventry.
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| Women are called angels, but what sort of an angel is the woman who wears an Eiffel Tower upon her head at the theater? Where is her consideration for | the feelings of others? Has she no | thought that the public has rights she is bound to respect? Several cities in this Union have recently forwarded petitions to managers of amusement halls, asking that they issue an edict that top-knots must come down or off. Among the "best women' it is bad form to wear a large round hat at evening performances. The sphere of the big hat is outdoors, | where it is intended to form a protection | from the sun. Small bonnets should be
 worn at night. When a woman becomes nuisance she should not be tolerated any more than an offensive man.
 Both commit offenses. Women con- init them by wearing big hats at perform ances. Men commit them by crowding and treading upon people going out be- tween the acts. But the most filthy one is the expectoraton of tobacco in the ves- tibule and on the doorsteps. The man. agers should at least prevent it by the presence of a police officer. The entrances to many of our public buildings are de- filed by these nasty pools, yet there is nothing to prevent it. A law ought to be passed to impose fine upon all tobacco filled men who make foul the doorsteps and pavements. They might, at least, deposit their unclean loads in the gutter.
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suit of the conference, was in motion There was babel of shouts, cries, di- rections, entreaties. But the young mine owner was seen to raise his hand, and there was expectant silence. "There must be order here," he was heard to say, Cor we shall accomplish nothing. Form yourselves into gangs of 10 men each-no more can work to advantage at time-each gang will work for half an hour and be relieved by the next. 1 am going down to inspect the scene of actiOn.''
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THE END.

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-Th best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 25c per box. Sold by B. K. Taft.
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For the relief and cure of cold in the head there is more potency in Ely's Cream Balm than in anything else it is possible to prescribe. This preparation has for years past been making brilliant success as a remedy for cold in the head, catarrh and hay fever. Used in the initial stages of these complaints Cream Balm prevents any serious development of the symptoms, while almost numberless cases are on record of radical cures of chronic catarrh and hay fever after all other treatments have proved of no avail.
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IT MAY Do AS MUOH FOR YoU.-Mr. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill.,, writes that he had a Severe Kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back, and also that his bladder was affected. He tried many so-called Kidney cures, but without any good result. About 8 year ago he began use of Electric Bitters and found relief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure of all Kidney and Liver troubles, and often gives al most instant relief. One trial will prove our statement. Price only soc. for large bottle. At E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
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A FULL Line of Rubber Goods, "A such as Syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth, New Bottle Fixings, AT HEALD'S.
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The nip of a poisonous snake is but a slight remove from being more dangerous than the poison of Scrofula in the blood. Ayers Sarsaparilla purifies the vital fluid, expels all poisonous substances, and SUD- plies the elements of life, health, and strength.
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Y hare come to bid yoat ddieu" ing and oppressed and fulfill my mis- sion. And now" his eye rested upon Imogene long and earnestly, as though he wished to imprint her features indelibly upon his memory, farewell. May you both be happy. ]"
 Without waiting for answer or re- monstrance he turned and walked stead fly away.
 I once thought you cared for him, Imogene, said Monckton.
 Poor Matthew!" replied the girl, looking after the stalwart figure of the young miner until it disappeared be- hind the distant hedgerow. s'You owe him something, Ralph. He taught me to love you."
 THE END.
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$. F. SMITH, of Towanda, Pa., whose constitution was completely broken down, is cured by Ayers Sarsaparilla. He writes:
 For eight years, was, most of the time, great sufferer from constipa- tion, kidney trouble, and indiges- tion, so that my constitution seemed to be completely broken down. was induced to try Ayers Sarsaparilla, and took nearly seven bottles, with such excellent results that my stomach, bowels, and kidneys are in perfect con- dition, and, in all their functions, as regular as clock-work. At the time ] began taking Ayers Sarsaparilla, my weight was only 129 pounds now can brag of 159 pounds, and was never in so good health. If you could see me be- fore and after using, you would want me for a travelling advertisement. | believe this preparation of Sarsaparilla to be the best in the market today"
 Ayers SarsapariIIa Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass. Cures others, ,wiI! cure you
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l have two little grand children who are teething this hot summer weather and are troubled with bowel complaint. give them Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and it acts like chars1. earnestly recommend it for children with bowel troubles. 1 was myself taken with g. severe attack of bloody fiux, with cramps and pains in my stomach, one-third Of a bottle of this remedy cured me. Within twenty-four hours 1 was out of bed and doing my house work. Mrs. w. l.. Dun- .agan, Bon-aqua, Hickman Co.,, Tenn. For sale by w. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
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A Cause i: Impure Blood,

It is necessary to keep the blood pure, especially in the spring, or else the whole system will become dicaacaI
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DRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY and IL ACCURATELY COMPOUNDED. DAY OR NIGHT
 At HEALD'S-
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May" said her husband, as they pre- pared to go out calling, "do you really mean to use those calling cards with your name spelled Mae Kathryn Alys Smith ?''
 ''I certainly do," replied Mrs. May Catherine Alice Smith.
 "Very well, then," said her husband, firmly. ''I am with you," and he politely presented her with card neatly inscribed t:
 "Jorie Phrederyc Albyrt Smith,"
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! YOUNG GIRLS FORTUNE.
AN INTERESTING SKETCH.

Nothing appeals so strongly to 8 mothers affection as her daughter just budding into womanhood. Following is an instance: Our daughter, Blanche, now 15 years of age, had been terribly afflicted with nervousness. and had lost the entire use of her right arm. She was in such condition that we had to keep her from school and abandon her music les sons In fact, we feared St. Vitus dance, and are positive but for an invaluable remedy she would have had that terrible dff1iction. We had employed physicians, utshe received no benefit from them. The first of last August she weighed but 75 pounds, and although she has taken only three bottles of Nervine she now weighs 106 poundsi her nervousness and symptoms of St. VituS dance are entirely gone, she attends school regularly, and studies with comfort and ease. She has recovered complete use of her arm, her appetite is splendid, and no money could procure for our daughter the health Dr. Miles, Nervfne has brought her.
 When my brother recommended the rem. edy had no faith in patent medicines, and would not listen to him, but as last resort he sent us Q bottle, we began giving it to Blanche, and the effect was almost immedH5- Ii ate."-Mrs. R. R. Bullock, Brighton, N. f;
 SDr. Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all druggists on Q positive guarantee, or sent direct by the Dr. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart. Ind, on receipt of price. sl per bottle, SIX bottles for s. express prepaid. It is positively free from opiates or dangerous drugs.
 Sold by w. D. HEALD.
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quaintances with the pick and shovel.
 She drew close to him with caress- ing movement. "You have nothing more to do here?' she asked. 'fThen take me honie.o
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Philadelphia Record: Women's clubs
 seem to be growing. The broomstick used to be big enough.