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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
DEERING.

Mrs. A. F. Winslow. of North Fal-
mouth, has been visiting relatives in
Stroudwater.
Miss Jeanne Burnett. of Chelsea, Mass.
is the guest of Mrs. E. M. Jacobs, Stroud
water.
Miss May Libby, of Gorham, visited
Mrs. Miliken this week.
Miss Hay, of Portland, recently Sc
cured a fine sketch of the fish houses at
Fore River, to be reproduced later as an
oil painting.
A novel and pretty sight at Stroud
water after the big snow storm, was two
young couples taking stroll on snow
shoes. AS they passed down the street
they kept pace as gracefully as though
snowshoes were natural accompani-
ment to their afternoon walk.
The d.. S. c. was very pleasantly
entertained Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White, Con-
gress street.
The Stroudwater Sunday school will
give an antiquarian supper and enter
tainment at Quinby Hall Monday even
ing, March 5th. All are cordially in
yited
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
The Duel Lincoln Didn't Fight.


President Abraham Lincoln and Cen
eral Joe Shields, who married sisters, once
arranged to fight duel at Alton" saio
L. f. Taylor of that place. at is remem-
bered yet by the old settlers. Shields had
offended young lady at Springfield by
attempting some liberty with her, and she
got even by sending an article about it to
a Springfield paper, signing a nom de
plume The next day General Shields
called upon the editor and gave him "a
hours during which to divulge the name
of the author or to take the consequences.
The editor, who was friend of Abra-
ham Lincoln, called upon him and asked
what to do. Not thinking it was very
serious affair, Lincoln promptly said, Tell
him that wrote it, The editor did SO,
and General Shields challenged Lincoln to
a duel, the latter accepting and choosing
broadswords as the weapons and an island
opposite Alton as the place. The prinoi-
pals and seconds went to the place appoint
ed, when chance remark of Lincoln that
he hated to have to kill Shields because
he lied about writing an article in order
to protect lady brought about a reconcil-
iation, and the duel failed to come off.
Hundreds of people were ON the bank OF
the river, and to carry out a joke log
was dressed up, placed in skiff, the oc-
cupants tanning it with their hats as
though it was an injured man, and the
excitement was intense. 1t always remain
ed sore spot with Lincoln, and but little
was ever said about it. !"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
Curious Flowers.

The Brazilian flower known as the rum
ming antelope is SO called because it's white
petals have series of well defined, dark
colored lines and dots in which the imagi-
nation can readily trace the form of an an
telope, with it's lima bs outstretched and
head thrown back, seemingly fleeing for
its life. In the "caricature plant" one
species has the initiative form on the pet
ais, and another has it outlined in the ribs
and shading of the leaves.
The last mentioned curiosity bears a
remarkably well executed likeness of the
Duke of Wellington, and has on that ac-
count been named arthur and His Nose. !"
Among the orchids the initiative form is
entirely different in character, being ex-
hibited in the shape of the flower itself.
Some are exact counterfeits of bees, but
terfiies, moths, etc., while others take
upon themselves the form of worms and
beetles Naturalists believe that in the
first instance it is natures trap to lure
other bees, moths and butterflies, but in
the case of the worm and the beetle, Or
chids or those that are the exact coun-
.terparts of toads, lizards and huge spiders,
they do not attempt to explain Louis
Democrat.
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Unconscious Hero.

Charles G. Leland, in talking of the
nervousness incident to being shelled dur
ing the war, says that his captain, Ian
dis, who was exceptionally brave. was
once giving orders to private, when a
shell burst almost between the two. The
private SHE'D, but Lands grufiy remarked,
''Never mind the shells, sir; they'll not
hurt you till they hit your
Long after the war Mr.. Leland was
walking with Theodore Fassit and told
him story of peril and heroism.
ssI don't see why never can do any
thing fine or heroic like thatr' said Fas-
sit dolefu1ly.
Theodore, I will tell you story" con-
tinued the other. "Once upon time
there was boy only 10 years of age, and
it happened during the war that he was
in town, and the Confederates shelled
it. Now, this boy had charge of four
horses, and the general had told him to
stay in one place, before church, and he
obeyed. The shells came thick and fast,
and by and by one took leg from one of
the horses.
1.-THE boy was in bad way, but he staid
on. After time the general came along
and asked him:
"'Why ON earth are you stopping theres
" Il was ordered to, sir, was his reply.
essGet behind the church at onceP cried
the general"
&C Why" exclaimed Fassit in amaze
ment, 81 was that boyi'-Youth's Com
panion.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
TO the Electors of the City
of Portland

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board Of
IN Registration of Voters of said city, will
be in open session at Room No. Eleventh. y City
Building, upon each of the niue secular days
prior to the municipal election, to be held on
the fifth day of March next; being Februry ] 9Th
to February 2Sth inclusive. from in the fore
noon to / o'clock in the afternoon, and from
3 till O'Clock in the afternoon and from I'll
O'Clock in the evening. excepting on the last day
of said session, "wednesday, Fep. 20! wneh u
Will not be in session after s. O'Clock in the az
ternoon, to receive evidence touchlnf the guam,
fication of ,elers in said city and to revise and
correct the voting lists
Capter 304, Public Laws of Maine, approved
March %, 1898, Provides
Sect 3-Every person whose name has not
been entered upon the voting lists IN any city,
in accordance with the provisions OF tnls act,
must if be desires to vote, appear in person at
a place provided for registration and prove that
he possesses all the qualifications OF voter
Every person qualified to vote as herelnbefors
provided shall vote only in the ward OF the city,
and voting precinct thereof. If any in winch ne
had his residence on the first day of April pre-
ceding, or of his becoming an lnhaoitant alter
said day.
All registered vo tiers VIII changed their resi-
dence from one ard to mother previous to
April l. 1898, and have no had their residence
properly corrected cd the voting list OF the
ward where they resided on said first day of
April, should notify the City Clerk in person or
in writing of such change, who will recel Q ana
record evidence of the same. which must EN-
brace the name of the voter, the ward. street
and number from, and the ward, street ana
number to which such removals have been
made. A copy of which record shall at all times
be open to public inspection. Or application
for the above purpose may be made to the
Board of Registration Room No. IL, City Build
10 to February %. 1894 inclusive, set apart
as above indicated. for the revision and cor
rection of the Voting Lists.
During said time, said Board will revise and
correct the voting list. and the Wardens OF
said city shall be governed by said revised and
corrected list. and no name shall be added to
ton and no person shall vote at any election
whose name is not on said lists, but the Board
Of Registration will be in session on the gay OF
election for the correction OF errors Iha' i'iaS
have occurred during said revision.
AUGUSTUS F. GERRISH, boaru OF
MONROE A. BLANCHARD. Registration
MICHAEL c. MCCAIN. OF Notefs.
Portland, February II, 1894 "a,
feb12 eto
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WESTBROOK.

Harry Twombly, a young man work
ing for Mr.. G II. Raymond, had the mis-
fortune to saw one of his fingers of
with circular saw.
At the Congregational parish meeting
it was voted to accept the plans of the
vestry building as drawn by Architect
Tompson of Portland, and will shortly
receive bids for the same.
The members of the Warren parish
rendered reception to the pastor, Rev.
David Martyr at the church parlors last
evening.
At the annual meeting of Naomi Circle
D.of R., the following officers were
elected:
PresidenJ-Mrs. G.. B. Woodman.
Vice President-Mrs. A. A. Cordwell.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. W. E.
Knowlton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
A Floating City.

The modern American man-of-war is a
little world in itself, or perhaps more prop
erly floating city, with its inhabitants
of many trades and professions. Not only
are there doctor to dose you and chap
lain to care for your spiritual welfare, but
many cooks, several carpenters, skilled
machinists, electricians, tsilors, musicians
and BARRIERS There is at least one clever
sailorman told off as the ships writer,
which officer corresponds closely to the
old fashioned scrivener. 1t thus happens
that one can have almost anything made
aboard a ship, from an engrossed copy OF
complimentary resolution to a compli-
Gated piece of machinery or cabinet work.
Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
UNION SAFE DEPOSIT
AND TRUST COMPANY,
Union Mutual Life 'ns. Co. Bldg.

THE SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS
OF THIS COMPANY have been
established to provide. by means
of FTREPROOE and BURGLAR
PROOF SAFES, BOXES and
STRONG ROOMS, an INVUI.-
NEKABLE, SECRET and IN
EXPENSIVE DEPOSITORY for
SECURITIES, TITLE DEEDS.
JEWELRY and VALUABkES
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
The VAULTS and COMMODE-
Gus ROOMS for cutting of cOu-
p0ns, examining securities, ETC.,
afford PERFECT LIGHT and
VENTILATION and a LARGE
and CONVENIENT WAITING
and WRITING ROOM is pro-
yided FREE OF COST for PAT.
RONS OF THIS COMPANY.
SPECIAL RECEPTION AND
COUPON ROOMS, with toilet
rooms adjoining. are provided
for the EXCLUSIVE USE OF
ROXEs AND SAFES ARE
RENTED AT FIVE DOLLARS
AND UPWARDS PER YEAR,
rent payable semi-annuai7y in
advance, and REASONABLE
TERMS MADE for the SAFE
KEEPING OF TRUNKS and
tOher VALUABLE PACKAGES.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
The Country Editor.

The most independent man on the face
of the earth, says lola, is the country edi-
tor. He prints what he pleases and is in
dependent of strikes or unions. He has
the pleasure of being the walking ency-
clopedia of his community and is the rec
ognized authority on all topics, ranking
above the physician and the village lawyer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

A new kind of fuel, made from solidi-
fed petroleum and other materials, is now
being extensively manufactured IN France.
1t is stated that it's heat producing prop
critics are very great and that experiments
to use it in engine furnaces have been OF
a most satisfactory nature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
mo OTHER LIFE BUT THE ETERNAL"

LAST written words of Phillips Brooks)
We met and passed, two friends of long ago.
Between his path and mine the waves Of time
Have swept and buried In their silent flew
Our youth, our prime.
But what was ours is ours and shall remain,
And what was then dream fits on in dream,
And what was wrong, alas! is seen stain.
And what we are we seem.
Mrs. James T. Fields in Scribner
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

Scarcely stream issues from the lower
slopes of the Andes, either to the Amazon
on the east or the Pacific ON the west, the
sands of which are not auriferous. The
amount of gold in that country must be al
most fabulous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

A mendicant approached benevolent-looking
old gentleman the other day and said: Dear
sir. have lost my leg;' to which the benevo-
lent-looking gentleman replied. as he hurried
away: INV dear friend, am very sorry, but
have not seen anything OF it'd Bits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

Gold was discovered in Australia in
1889, and the discovery was hushed up by
the governor for fear it would demoralize
the convicts. The public announcement
of the presence of gold in large quantities
was made in 1851 by California miner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

Says philosopher: "In the economy of
nature nothing is lost. The inside of an
orange may refresh one man, while the
outside of the same fruit may serve as
medium for breaking another mans leg"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
What will do it?

Medical writer's claim that the successful
remedy for nasal catarrb must be non irritat-
ing, easy of application, and one that will
reach the remote sores and liberated surfaces.
The history of the efforts to treat catarrh is
proof positive that only one remedy has COM
pletely met these conditions and that is Ely's
Cream Balm. This safe and pleasant remedy
has mastered cauarrh as nothing elseihas ever
done, and both physicians and patients freely
concede this fact. Our druggists keep it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

They encourage matrimony in Albania.
When girl wants to get married, she col
lects al her money and mounts the coins
On her cap. You can then see what she is
worth. {
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

The men in the Caucasian settlements
in South Africa outnumber the women
by 10 to l, and spinsters are rare.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
WATCH REPAIRING.

MuEw Resilient waltham Mainsprings only 7bc..
HN warranted; cleaning and handspring only
ri 30: cleaning $500 Al work strickly frst-class
and warranted. Twenty-Five years watch maker.
McKENNEY, the Watch Maker, 13 Free St, near
MI idle sep4dtft
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The title secretary, az applied to an ad-
wiser of the president, was an importation
from England, where several officials OF
the government were styled secretaries.
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And he had nothing to saw.

And he had n0th1ng TO say.
'sMy uear." said the husband to the wife be-
fore the glass; Pm ashamed to see you put all
that red stuff on your cheeks
20. don't worry about that" she replied,
sweetly lit matches the color of your nose adj
mirably and harmony is what makes the mar
riage relation ideal."-Exchange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

Precaution.
Judge-Is't it rather unusual for gentleman
to be travelling for pleasure with trunk labell-
ed ''dynamite?'
Suspicious person-Possibly o.lbut that is too
good trunk to have smashed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

Knights are entitled to use the prefix
sir to their names, while their wives are adj
dressed as your ladyship or my lady.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

NOR SALE-The centrally located brick
L house No. 151 High street. near Congress
street, the former residence OF the late Angus,
tine Haines. with all modern improvements good
sized lots; with furnishings or without. Can be
examined at any time. For further particulars
call on N. S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle street.
29-1
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MIR SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
lNl buy east off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash prices. Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
WIT AND WISDOM.

Sweet Childhood
Tommy-Europe's in the east, isn't it pa?
His Father-Yes.
Tommy-And you can get there just by start
ing west and going far enough, cant you?
His father-Certainly.
Tommy-Well, then, whereabouts on the way
round DO you stop going west and begin to get
east again?- Chicago Record.
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NOR sALE-No, 20 Crescent street. new
IL house, containing 10 rooms, with bath,
steam heat. open fireplaces. slate roof. Posses
sion given May 1st. Apply on premises. or to
JOHN +. PROCTOR, SO Exchange street.
ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02
CLOCK REPAIRING.

HAVE made specially OF clock repairing for
4 years and am familiar with all its branches
Myp prices reasonable, my work strictly frst-class
Drop me a postal and l will send for your clock
Middle ST. sept4d6
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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Ponds Extract, for Pains, Aches, Cuts, etc.
Its power is supreme over all diseases that
come within its range. 1t never fails. Try it
once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-03-02

CITUATION WANTED-By a young man
- 81. a graduate of Shaw's Business College,
in any position where he can make himself use
full; is willing and not afraid to work; can give
good references. Address f. H. S., this office.
27-l
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Take the MAINE STATE PRESS for
weekly paper.
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MUSIC FOLIOS-We are having a special
WI sale of vocal and Instrumental music
folios that are slightly damaged, which we are
selling for 10. Is and 25 cents. Former prices
25 and 30 cents. CRESSEY, JONES & AL
LEN. 53S Congress street. ISL
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NOR SALE-On st. John street new2 1-2
IL story house of IA rooms; arranged for two
families; lot 5Ox11s feet. This property will
be sold at bargain, and on terms to suit pur-
chaser. E. &. S. KICKER. First National Bank
Building, Room l, Basement. IL
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VNANTED-By young man, position in of
w flee. Address j.. this Office. 27-1
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E,oR sALE-Dr Lambs '.Esfoma" cures
Il Erysipelas. Scrofula, Eczema, and all dis
eases of the skin, absorbing the poison, Pre-
pared only by MRS. LAMB, 337 Congress street.
PAL
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MONEY TO LOAN on real estate, mort
Nl cages, personal property, commercial pa
'ities. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY3& CO., 4z1a Ex-
change street. l4-4
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EOR sALE-House 80 st. Lawrence ST.,
l. containing twelve rooms, suitable for one
or two families, modern plumbing cement
lot 5oxIoo it. with num6er of apple and plum
trees and barn II "a feet Apply to
Z. L. COOLING, 100 Middle st. ian1-i
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TITO LET-Bricb house No. Deering Place,
il containing 10 rooms Apply to BENZ.
SHAW, 511a Exchange street, or II. F. Nc
ALLISTER, No. Deering street. 6-u
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LOST AND FOUND.

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one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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TO LET.

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FOR SALE.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

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one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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TO LET-RENTs.

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one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
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WATCHES AND CLoCKS-25 per cent
w reduction from regular prices will be
months. A. JOHNSON, under United States
Hotel 241
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
To close the estate of the late
Stephen TX. Dyer.

1st. Thoroughly built corner residence, No.
81 State ST., 10 rooms, cemented cellar and
as handsome bath, room as can be seen in Port
land. House in splendid order throughout, has
sun all day and commands view Of the city,
harbor and islands. The plumbing and the
sanitary arrangement are of the highest order.
End, Two story dwelling 1859 York ST., ar
occupied. Sebago water. cemented cellar.
3rd. Plot of land 50x8O, ITO and 172 York
St., foot of State.
National Bank Building, Portland, Me.
janis eod2mo
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MONEY TO LOAN-On farm mortgages as
Nl well as loans on other real estate. Also
on collateral securities at satisfactory rates.
Farms and all kinds of real estate bought and
sold. /. P. BUTLER, so Exchange street.
23-4
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1IOR SALE-Wire rope for Elevators and all
L other purposes. which wehave i'll stock
guaranteed. THE THOMAS LAUGHLIN
CO., 1874 Commercial st. 1eb27 eowtf
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r OsT, sTRAYED OR sTOLEN-Bay horse
IL about Is hands high black name and tail
foretop cut off, weight $50 pounds. Suitable
reward will be paid for return or Information OF
same to r. A. AYERS, Davis street, Deering,
Me. IL
II OST-Saturday February oath, wallet
IL containing notes and papers payable to
James Merrill of New Gloucester, and sum
of money. The finder will be rewarded by
leaving the sam at the Gospel Mission to
O'Clock D. m. s. F. PEARSON. 2S-1
EOUND-I have found THE GREATEST
Il CURE ON EARTH for rheumatism
and Neuralgia in their worst chronic forms.
| suffered y years and tried every known
remedy. Sufferers, write to me. Miss f. S.
ORR, East Harpswell, Me. d&w1m
r OST-Large axle nut The finder will be
IL rewarded by leaving the same at S. S.
RICH & SON. PSI
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EOR SALE-The two story frame house and
fine lot of land No. 31S Spring street, well
known as the residence of late Mr.. Z. H. Green
Rear end of lot well stocked with choice fruit
trees. Lot about 5Ox180. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 5112 Exchange street. PAL
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THO LET-One of the best furnished and best
located houses with all modern convenient
ces, on one of the most desirable streets in the
western part of the city. Jure lst to Nov; LIST;
reasonable to acceptable tenants. w. ID. WAL
ORION, $50 Middle street. PAL
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1000 HORSES

at IIt StTtBC Jar Company 5
Stables for sale, extra fineblOcks,
prices $35 TO $50. Will sell
about 100 horses at Auction
TUESDAY, March Is. Call at
the Street Car COmpany's Stables,
Z East LenOx Street, between
Washington Street and Harri-
son Ave-, Boston. Take any
Washington car. Get off at
East LenOx St., Boston.
marc dtmar13
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

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gByO LET-The fourth foo. in our building,
Il space 65x7o feet, with heat. power and
use of elevator. First class location for manu-
featuring purposes. Inquire of MEGQUIER g.
JONES. SO Pearl st. mar2tf