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The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03
Diamonds in Meteorites.

In report made By George F. Kunz to
the United States Geological Survey (not
yet in PRINT an interesting account is
given of an experiment made at Chicago
during the Worlds Fair in determining
the character of what appeared to be
diamond carbon found in meteorite by
Professor George A Koenlg, of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Professor A.
E. Foote, of Philadelphia, obtained
piece of meteorite from Canon Diablo,
Arizona in 1891. He sent it to Profess
or KoeniG for examination. The piece
weighed about sixteen pounds. When
an attempt was made to cut 1t, 1T was
found to be remarkably hard. The edge
of half inch chisel was repeatedly
broken by it. One spot in particular
was so hard that the tools produced
black powder instead of chips. When
the meteorite was being cut, an attempt
was made to polish the sections ON an
emery wheel The emery wheel was
ruined. Diamonds had beer noted pre-
viously in Russian meteoric stones, and
Professor. Ioenig pronounced the black
particles from this Arizona meteorlte
to be diamond. 1.-THE particlessof this sub
stance obtained were,so minute ~that tne
ordinary chemical tests could not be
applied to them; but Mr.. Kunz suggest
ed at the meeting of the Academy OF
Arts and Sciences that if enough clear
grains could be obtained to polish d1a-
mond, the nature of the substance would
be definitely determined. A bout two
hundred pounds of the meteorlc iron was
examined, and specimens .whlchsappeared
to contain diamonds were dissolved.
The exhibit of diamond cutting In the
mining building OF the Worlds Fair
gave the opportunity for trying the ex-
preparations for the test. A diamond
polishing wheel was specially planed
down, and prepared with radiating
scratches so as to be easily charged with
diamond powder. The wheel was run at
$50 revolutions to the minute, and
diamond was tried on it for five minutes
without any polish resulting. The
lite powder mixed with oil. AS soon as
the diamond was placed in the wheel
kissing noise showed that it was being
cut. In three minutes one face of the
diamond was polished. After a series of
experiments with this powder N. Kuntz
says he is satisfied that it is ID diamond
or a substance with the same hardness,
color, lustre and brilliancy."
This experiments interesting only as
showing one of the queer freaks Of ma
ture. Why meteorite should be
charged with diamond dust is no more
apparent than is the reason for the dis
covey of single diamond in a Kentucky
field There has been but one diamond
discovery In Kentucky, though certain
sections of the State have been studied
infinitely with view to probable devel
opment of diamond mines. The dia-
mond in the United States is almost as
great freak as the diamond dust in the
meteorite. -Harper's Weekly.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Assessors Notice.

TNyHE Assessors of the City of Portland here
IL by give notice to all persons liable to taxa
ton in said City. that they will be in SESSION
every secular day from the first to the fifteenth
day OF April inclusive. at their room In City
Hall, from nine to twelve O'Clock in the fore
noon and from two to five o'clock in the after
polls and estates taxable in said City.
And all such persons are hereby notified to
make and bring to said Assessors true and per-
feet lists of all their Polls and Estates ,Ireal and
personal or held by them as guardian, eXecu-
tor administrator. trustee or otherwise, on the
first day of April. 1894, and be prepared to
make oath tothe truth of the same.
And when estates OF persons deceased nave
been divided during the past year, or nave
changed hands from any cause, the executor,
administrator, OF other person interested IS
hereby warned to give notice OF SUCH change,
and in default of such notice will be held under
the law to pay the tax assessed although such
estate has been wholly distributed and paid
over.
The Assistant Assessors will be required to
return information on the following points
Name of head of family.
2-Names of sons, or other male relalVeS over
tWenty-one years OF age residing IN the tam1ly.
3-Names of persons absent at sea, or VINO are
out of town for any cause, belonging to the
family, who are legally citizens.
4-NameS of AL bOarderS excepting those who
have wives or families elsewhere residing)
who were residents here April first 1894.
The full first name as well as the surname of
each person, with the initials of middle name,
should always be given. When there are
persons who are aged and infirm. and have no
means of support the facts should be stated.
b-A full list of all children that were born be-
tween January 1, 1898. and January l, 1884,
giving their names, sex. cate OF birth and the
names of their parents.
6-Household furniture exceeding two hun
bred dollars in value.
Musical instruments exceeding fifteen dol
lars in value.
S-Number OF horses and their value.
9-NmnbeT of carriages and their value
10 Number OF cows and their value.
And any person who neglects to comply with
this notice will be doomed to tax according to
the laws of the state, and be barred OF the right
to make application to the assessors or County
Commissioners for any abatement OF his taxes,
unless he shows that he was unable to offer
such lists within the time hereby app ointed.
Blanks schedules will be furnished the assist
ant assessors for delivery where satisfactory
information is not obtained and persons re-
ceiying the same will be expected to return
them properly filled out to the assessors office.
Persons not rece wing the blanks will be fur
ton.
ny-In no case where the assessors have
been put to the disagreeable necessity of MAX
ing a doom will the possession of government
bonds or deposits in the savings banks be
allowed rs plea in mitigation of such doom.
ARTHUR L. FARNSWORTH,
JOHN W. YORK,
WILLIAM o. FOX,
apr2to15 Assessors.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03
Blue Murder!

In the "Slang Dictionary" q. c. Hot
ten, 1864 "blue murder is defined as
desperate or alarming cry-French, mort
bleu." In 1.-THE Bagman's Dog" in the
"IngoIdsby Legends" Barham writes:
His ear caught the sound of the word Nor
bleu!"
Pronounced by the old woman under her
breath.
Now, not knowing what she could mean by
"Blue death!''
He conceived she referred to delicate brewing,
Which is almost Synonymous blue
ruin
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MISCELLANEOUS.
STARVING TO DEATH.
Plenty to Eat but They Get no
NOurishment from Their Food.

Dangerous Loss of Weight-DOctOrs can do
Nothing.
There are in America perhaps 5000, 900 peo-
pie who, in the midst OF plenty are starving to
death. Not paupers, simply people who cannot
digest their food. What is to be done with
themP Give them food that is ALREADY digest
ed-PaSkola.
There is no medicine in natures laboratory
that will keep people who cannot digest their
food from starving to death. There IS only
one thing that will do them any good:-food.
If ordinary food doesn't feed them. Paskoa
will.
Fat people who want to get thin abstain from
starch food. Thin, starving people. who want
to get fat, should do the opposite, OF course.
PasAola is prepared according to this sclentnc
fact. 1t is a pure starch food, artificially d.
gested-not ''pepsnated." Pepsin doesn't di-
gest starch. The starch in Pask0la is digested
with the natural ferments discovered in the hui
man saliva and prepared from other natural
products.
People who are starving show it by losing
weight. Consumptives starve to death. The
loss of two lungs wouldn't make hundred
pounds difference in your weight.
What must people do who are steadily losing
weight? Eat starch food. But if that doesn't
help? Paskola.
Full descriptive pamphlets mailed free on re-
quest The re-Digested Food Co., so Reade
ST., New York.
COOK, EVERETT & PENMELL Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

NOR SALE-Farms. One located in North
Il Falmouth. $4,000: one located near Cum
berland Station. So 200; one located in Gray.
$4,000; one located near Freeport, $2,7O0;
one located in Scarboro. Spurwick, $2,4OO; one
located in Buxton Centre, $1.4oo; one located
in West Falmouth, $4,000: one located in
North Yarmouth, 81 100; one located in East
Deering, $500; two in West Gorham, each
$1,000. n. S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle St. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EOR SALE-At Old Orchard. two story
Il house. containing IL finished rooms. con-
yenient for two families with good woodhouse.
Land extending from front to back street. af-
fording good garden. Location near electric
ears and Methodist Tabernacle. Apply No. 50
Union avenue. 1874
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

NOR sALE-Bowker's Food for Plants.
IL dressing for plants. grown In house or gar
den; clean, odorfess. producing abundance of
rich and brilliant blossoms. Prof Maynard's
treaty on window garden given with every
package. W. c. SAWYER & CO., 7 and 9
Preble st, 26.2
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FOR sALE-At Richmond Village. fine hay
farm of 10 acres, good buildings, land in
excellent cultivation. less than mile from rail-
road station and steamboat wharf, to be sold
low to close an estate. Inquire of F. E. c. ROB-
BINS. Woodfords, Me. or F. L. ROGERS,
Richmond, Me. 81
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Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.
GALE OF REAL EsTATE-We shall sci

GALE OF REAL EsTATE-We shall sell
- at Public Auction on Thursday, the 9th
day of April A. D. 1894, at two O'Clock in the
afternoon unless previously sold at private
sale. the two story brick house and barn, also a
fine piece of land, once owned by the late
George W. Hamben now owned by Ada K
Magnusson and Jessie A. Hamblen. The said
estate has fine location in the beautiful viii
lage OF Little Falls, Me- Ada X. Magnusson,
Jessie A Hamblen. SAMUEL 7. DOLE, Auc-
tioneer. So. Windham, Me-, April 2, 1894. 81
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EOR SALE-Farm containing 12O,acres well
IL watered. story brick house. 2 large barns,
chard containing 800 apple, 100 pear. Is
small fruit trees, splendid stock with farm. 10
miles from Portland Inquire of M. P. FRANK,
$50 Middle ST.. Portland, or A. f. WINSLOW,
North Falmouth Maine mar13.4
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EOR SALE-House So ST. Lawrence St..
containing twelve rooms, suitable for one
or two families, moderna plumbing, cement
lot 5Oxl0O it. with number of apple and plum
trees and barn - "a feet. Apply to
Il. L. GODING, 100 Middle st. 1an1-tt
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nor SALE-Soda fountain. Tufts ten
syrup draw tanks, with mirror on top, as
good as new; also fixtures for confectionery,
ice cream and soda business. Will sell foui-
tain separate if so desired; terms to suit pur-
chaser. Address SODA FOUNTAIN, this Of
fee. 3o-1
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Aiding Death.

Captain of Sinking Ship-Isn't some
body in the cabin smoking cigarette?
Steward-Yes, sir.
Captain-That's very foolish. We're
sure to be rescued. Detroit Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EOR SALE-At South Freeport a very fine
u seaside farm of 100 acres, Ia story house
OF rooms, barn 4ox60; coach, ice and coin
houses; so apple and pear trees in bearing
This property is beautifully located near the
mouth of Royal river and has about one mile
frontage on sea wall. Steamer Phantom, from
Portland. touches daily at wharf located near
this property. K. G. S. KICKER, First Nation
al Bank Building Room L basement. 291
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EOR SALE-New house at Woodfords, two
fine tenements; beautiful location; corner
lot; six large sunny rooms in each rent. Will
let for $500 per year. Ready for occupancy
May 18th. Price $500. Terms very easy.
Address, G. B. DALTON, Agent. Wo0dfords,
Me- 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

Do you want to know what is going on in the
world-Take the PRESS
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EOR SALE-On Liberty street. near Congress
IL 1-2 story house of eight rooms, pleas
antly located, in first-class repair. and will be
sold at a very low price for cash. E. G. S.
Kicker, First Nat Bank Building, Room 1,
Basement. 29-1
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DOR SALE-Farm, containing so acres: cali
Il divide into two farms, sell part or whole;
IL miles from Portland. on road leading from
Portland to Yarmouth. Will sell stock, farm
ing tools, hay and dressing, all in good condi-
ton to commence farming with. Address J.
VIM. MERRILL, box 400, Falmouth, Me.
al
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EHOR SALE-A .three-story brick house of 12
rooms and bath, hot and cold water, fur
mace. This estate is centrally located and will
be sold at bargain E. G. S. KICKER. First
Nat. Bank Building, Room l, Basement.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03
LOST AND FOUND.

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one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

FOR SALE-Boots and shoes at hard time
prices; mems light and stylish, $1.4O;
heavier, LAO; very durable and handsome
calf shoes $500; best in the world for the mon
ey; ladies' boots. extra value, all prices; chill
dren's shoes, all kinds, at MORSE'S. No. SO
Portland street. gel
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

w ANTED-A woman for general house.
w work for a man and wife pleasant home
and no farm work. Address Box 40, West
Baldwin. Me. 81
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EEyO LET-House No. 291 Cumberland street,
IL opposite High School; IL rooms, steam
heated, sunny exposure. 29-l
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TO LET--RENTs.

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one week for 20 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

II OST-On Saturday, March 31st. three $500
4 bills rolled UP. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving The same at the PRESS
OFFICE. 2-l
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Two LET-The fourth floor in our building,
H. space 65x7o feet, witnheat power and
use of elevator. First class lcation for manu-
featuring purposes. Inquire d MEGQUIER s.
JONES SO Pearl st. mar2tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

MFR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
W. buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash prices. Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-f
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

TITO LET-In the western part of the city a
IL first class rent; every way modern; heat
by STEAM sc. Price $25 per month Inquire
alta HILL STREET. SOL
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

ITO LET-Brick house, No. Deering Place,
IL containing 10 rooms. Apply to BENZ.
SHAW, 511a Exchange street. or Fl. F. Nc
ALLISTER, Nod Deering street. eff
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

XNANTEp-Custom pant makers. Apply at
w once; steady work. VIM. NJ LEIGH
TON, 273 Middle street. 3O-l
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TDICKED UP ADRIFT--A small row boat
with P. d. @. on the arch board; picked
up at Long Island Owner can get the boat by
applying to FRANK H. WOODBURY., Long
Island and paying charges. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

ITO LET-Upper rents 2s Crescent, $50; 81
L Green, S11; lower rents, 209 Newbury,
$40; 81 Beckett, s14; 95 Beckett. S1o 113
Congress, Sill; 3 St. Lawrence place, 81. In
qmre of A. G. LIBBY g. Co., AZ IL Exchange
street. Bill
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

EOR SALE-Schooner Eva May, 324
Il 23-1OO tons, built in Yarmouth Me-. in
1867 She is oak frame and is we'll found in
sails and rigging. Apply to SAMUEL A.
PIERCE. No. "a Market street, Portland, Me.
31-1
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IOR RENT-The very pleasant residence,
Il No. SO State street, IN excellent order; best
sanitary and heating apparatus; sunny ex-
posture. BENJAMIN SHAW,51 1-2 Exchange
street, 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

VTIO LET-A large front rom with small one
connected in private faiily. Inquire at
100 FREE ST. 81
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EOR SALE-At auction. to the highest bidder,
IL ON Friday, March 3oth, at 2 O'Clock in the
Situated on Ocean, Sawyer, Thomas and Bryant
streets. Sale positive and without reserve.
20-7
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MONEY TO LOAN-On real estate. mort
I'VE cages, personal property. commercial pa
per- stocks bonds or any g4oa coatera see9r
change street. LA
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FOR sALE-Sloop yacht, SO it. 6 in long, IL
it. wide; centreboard; built in frstclass
sails and rigging; boat nearly new; outside
and inside BALLAST; everything about her in
frst-class shape; will be sold very cheap. GEO.
w. CHASE, No. 1872 Cumberland street, Port
land, Me. 28-I
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TByO LEr-Up stars rent of rooms in nice
IL repair. in brick house, 1T OXFORD ST.
Bill
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP,

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one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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YNANTED-An experienced stenographer,
w typewriter and bookkeeper desires en-
gagement. Best of references Wholesale
house preferred. Address "H. Gu" Press
Office. 3o1
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Mooney TO LOAN-On farm mortgages as
Iva well as loans ON other real.estate. Also
on collateral securities at satisfactory rates.
Farms and all kinds OF real estate bought and
sold. l. P. BUTLER, so Exchange street.
26-4
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NOR SALE-Large house, stable and one
Il acre of land, near Sea Shore Farm of 100
acres. 8 miles out. Farm OF 40 acres. Farm
of 100 acres to exchange for house in city w.
F. DRESSER. - Moulton street. Portland, Me.
3O-1
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TO LET.

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one week for 25 cents, casl in advance.
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w j. RYAN-Al kinds Of chairs recaned
orders promptly attended to. First class and
prices 10 per cent below the charges OF furni-
ture dealers. Chairs called for and delivered.
Leave or send orders to Police Station. 26-2
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WILL SELL good business horse, weighs
w 1000; I'd hand top buggy; two-seated
business wagon. City butt new and I'd hand
light express wagons; obliged to sell; cash or
easy weekly or notify payments. 2. o. Box
1438. 29-1
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DOR SALE-1 1-2 story house, containing
IL 10 rooms In good repair; situated on the
corner of oxford ad Cedar streets; has Sebago.
water closet, etc; good sized lot of land. Price
reasonable. A. G. LIBBY, 421a Exchange St.
The Portland daily press., 1894-04-03

CPECTACLEs and Eye Glasses only 25
y cents. Accurately fitted and warranted.
Physicians optical prescriptions carefully exc
cuted. SWEET q CO.. Monument square.
Watches and jewelry carefully prepared and
warranted at lowest prices. Cash for old gold
and silver. 29-4
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
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wANTEn-MALE HELP.

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one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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yETANTED-An experienced stenographer
w and typewriter Qady) would like a
chance to substitute OF permanent position Is
good bookkeeper' also. Address STENO-
GRAPHER, Press Office. 81
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XNANTED-Salesmen salary from start,
wv permanent, Place. Brown Bros. Co.,
Nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y. apr3eod4w*
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WANTED--A girl to do housework only
w two in family. MRS. w. Ii. SHINE, ~
Waterville street. 3O-l
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CEWING MACHINES-If your sewing ma
= chine needs cleaning or repairing, send it
to W. HI. OHLER, IS Locust street; 80 years
experience on all kinds of sewing machines.
march29-12
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HOUSE TO LET-At No. Deering Place,
LII near High street. Apply at RINES
BROTHERS Dry Goods Store. 81
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w AMT "A CLOCK.

NF any kind at any price. have the largest stock
~ of new style Clocks h the city. at bottom
prices. MCKINNEY, the .eweler, 459 Congress
WV - = msr2adtf
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DARTNEK WANTED-With capital in q
Il well-established business. Address L.,
this Office. my14-tf
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WANTED-To sell agoo farm of LOB acres
w situated at West Gorhm, Me. Will sell
at good trade or eXchangeor city property.
For particulars inquire OF address POSTMAST-
Err, West Gorham, Me-, or oil at 229 New
bury street, city. 29-1
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WANTED-A first class young man with
w $1,000 capital in a profitable cash pay
ing business in this CITY, long established and
can be largely increased Address with real
pane, BUSINESS this office. 81
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FENO LET-Two story house No 100 Bracket
Il ST., 10 rooms, bath room, furnace heat,
large yard. End house from Spring st.
horse car lire Also Az #. Blk, Walnut desk
nearly new for sale at a bargain. N. S. GAR
DINER 1876 Middle st. Bill
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NOR SALE-Admirable farm of 65 acres,
Il under excellent cultivation, 12 miles from
Portland, 2 IL miles from station, near church,
school and 2. O., good buildings, will be sold
low and on very easy terms. For further in
formation address BOX 1852, Cumberland,
Mills, Me. 2O4
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RINGS. RINGS. RINGS.

and Billy. so long connect
~ ed with the United States Hotel Barber
Shop. will occupy a room at No. 81 Monument
Square, opposite Preble street, up one flight on
and after Monday, March 10Th. A. j. KICKER,
W. o. LEWIS. 1874
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WANTED--A smart steady young man, 10
w to 20 years of age to operate ironing ma
chine. GLOBE STEAM LAUNDRY, 26 to 80
Temple street. Must be we'll recommended.
Gel
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Salesman to sell patented goods
w to furniture and dry goods trade. Salary
and commission BEDDING, 1914 Hudson ST.,
New York 39-1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
ALEGISLATIVE REMEDY.
Eight Hours Days Labor for Street Car
Drivers and Conductors.
Senator Call Also Provides for Arbi-
tration i'm Case of a Dispute
About Wages.

Senator Call of Florida Is the first MEM
Der Of the national legislature to come for
ward with legislative remedy for such
troubles as led to the strike of the Metro
politan street car drivers and conductors
in this city on Friday last. He introduc ed
bill in the Senate today regulating the
hours and providing a means for regulating
the wages of such employees, which was
referred to the District committee. The
bill Is as follows:
BE 1T enacted &C., that eight hours of
continuous work shall constitute a full
days work for drivers and conductors on
street railways in the District of Columbia
and they shall be entitled to secure extra
pay for all time in excess of eight hours.
Sec. 2. When the majority of the men
employed as conductors or drivers on such
street railways shall consider themselves
aggrieved by the insufficient wages paid
them they shall have the right to notify
the Commissioners of the District of CO.
lumbia, who shall then notify the railroad
company complained of to select some Ter
son to be an arbitrator. and shall also noti-
fy the street railway conductors and driv-
ers to select an arbitrator, and thes two
shall select a third person, and these arbi-
traitors shall hear such complaint and take
evidence thereof and decide whether such
cisiOn shall be binding on said corpora zion
and shall give the right to such employees
to sue for and secure the amount Of wages
SO decided to be just and fair, and the judg-
ment in such case shall be a first lien on
all the property of such corporations'