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The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

WANTED-Man to solicit orders for choice
w specialties in nursery line; salary and
expenses paid travelling agents. liberal com
mission TO local agents goods guaranteed true
to name and to live or replaced free; after trial
trip, lar e exclusive territory and sub agents
given right man. BROWN BROTHERS COM
PANY. Rochester. n Y mar19d12w
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

WANTED-A situation by carriage paint
w er; first class 1etterer and striper.
References. Address, Z. B. S., Gardiner,
he. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

VWANTED-To buy milk route in this city.
w Please address Il. SAWYER, South
Windham 81
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

CHAIRS REPAIRED-Before giving vo,,r
y orders for reseating chairs OF ali kinds in
cane, reed or basket work. call on me: / am
giving special rates and guaranteeing work to
be first class. w. J. RYAN. Orders can be
left at Police station or No. 2 Marie Terrace
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

WY ANTED-A good working housekeeper
w for two people. $4 per week to right
party. Call or write Room 6, Oxford build
ing. 30-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

VWANTED-Boy is to 1S, indoor work, all
w the year round. Address X, T. o. Box
1857. IL
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

yNANTED-A woman cook. Apply to MRS.
w A. S. BEAN, West Bethel, Me. 81
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02
4 KlNDERGARTEN

will be opened at 81 Monument street on
Wednesday, April 8. For particulars apply
to Abby n. Norton, 1872 Spring street, OF to
NJ E. Norton, 81 Monument street. The
kindergarten at 1872 Spring street will reopen
for Spring term Tuesday, April It'll.
mar301W* ABBY n. NORTON
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

LyOR SALE-Fine house lot on'Forest street,
IL second lot from Congress street. Elect
Union stations Inquire of FRANK P. TIB-
Belts, and Free street. 30-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

pUTTERFIELD HOUSE. No. 221 Cumber
~ land ST., Portland. Maine. Room rates
and table board at reasonable prices. transients
accommodated; house steam heated, bath and
gas. For terms inquire at house. mar23-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

BE ONEY TO LOAN on LIST and I'd mortgages
NA real estate-also life insurance policies,
counted on favorable terms. w P. CARR.
room Oxford Building. feb26d4w
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

GLOOP YACHT FOR SALE-A good bargain
- if purchased within two weeks. Length
20 feet, keel. four sails in good condition,
all sound, and good able boat. Inquire
at No. IA Commercial street. 30-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

EoR sALE-Best Patent Flour, s485; best
a St. Louis, S4.2O; Is Rarrel Patent Flour,
Doc; 10 Bars Soap, 25c; Boxes Sardines, 25c;
SauerlSraut 4c pound; Squires Lard, &c
pound; Smoked Shoulders, 1-2c pound; Po-
tatoes, 40c bushel; Corn, DC can; peaches, 10c
can; Best Peas, SC CAM. WHITNEY, 291 Con-
gresS street. il
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

II OR sALE-One of the most desirable
u properties inDeering, within eight minutes
ride of Monument Square, consisting of two
houses finished in the most thorough manner
and fitted for one and two families. Has
steam heat, cemented cellar; lot 75X124, will
be sold cheap, or exchange for a smaller
property further out from the city. A. G.
LIBBY, 425 Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02
. z "a TTT
8 e = ia -ALNI %@-
ANNOUNCEMENT /!
Wall Papers-MouIdings
-AND--
INTERIOR DECORATIONS.
DECORATIONS.

We take pleasure in announcing to our
patrons and the public that our stock (of new
Wall Papers ana Mouldings) is now ready for
your inspection and approval
Our stock has always bsen and is still the
largest and choicest to select from in the State,
for the ressoa tina: our efforts TO please (the
results Of which having been satisfactory and
to inset the tastes and requirements of a large
and generous patronage have been appreciated,
sive stock.
1t is needless for US to state here of what
this comprises as, "A Word to the Wise is
Sufficient" We have only to say that our
stock includes everything in the line of Wall
Decoratons-in all grades and at reasonable
prices-and everyone knows such Is the fact.
4 call will be well repaid by kind and courte-
Gus attention from those in charge, who are
fully competent to look after your interests.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

TANTED-The public to know that j. G..
w CURRIER, bell hanger, is at 1877 Clark
street. Speaking tubes and bells of all kinds
put into hotels, private houses and steam
boats at short notice; all work warranted;
orders by mail attended to. 28-1
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WANTED-EEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Strong, capable girl for general
w housework. Call at 10 Carroll street,
city. 13-1
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yN7ANTED-At once an experience lady
w retoucher. Apply at 1851 Middle street.
METROPOLITAN PHOTO STUDIO. 30-1
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
Ole week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

WANTED-Men to sell new varieties, as well
w as staple lines of nursery stock Every-
thing guaranteed satisfactory TO customer.
For workers we offer splendid terms Try it;
cost you nothing, as we pay expenses, CHASE
COMPANY, Box IA, Auburn, Me. 27-3
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WANTED-All the reliable men we can get
w in New England, to act as agents. Good
pay, permanent situation, cash advanced for
expenses. Write today for terms. Address
HOMER N. CHASE q CO., Box Il, Auburn,
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WANTED-AGENTs.

TNULL CONTROL OF TERRITORY-Big
IL money. I want live agent for Port
land. o. w. GRAY, Preble House, Portland,
Me. 4
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

A GENTS for the spring trade to sell the fin
market, on the, easy payment system. Steady
work and good pay to hustlers. Experience
not necessary. Apply to GATELY & O'GOR-
MAN, At Middle St. Portland, Me. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

T1oR SALE OR TO LET-The Homestead
Il Of the late Thomas Quinby near Stroud
waterin Deering Four acres of LAID with
good house. Oh line of street cars; 10
minutes from Union station; perfect drain
age: Sebago water. As fine location as
there is in Deering. Apply to ANDREW
HAYES, StroudWater. dec27-H
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

FOR RENT-194 High St., Brick Block
between Deering and Cumberland streets.
First fiat, rooms, steam heat, set tubs, hot
and cold water, rent $500. Apply to c. f,
MANNING, 1853 High st, mar24dtf
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L0RIEG, SHORT C HARMON.
mari Oeodtf
Merchants Insurance Co.,
of Providence, II. 1.
mar1oeodtf


of Providence, II. 1.
Incorporated in May, 1851.
Commenced business in July, 1851.
W. Z. BARTON, President
Secretary, W. P. GOODWIN.
Capital paid up in cash 100000.
ASSETS December 81, 1895.
Real estate owned by company.
unincuinDered, -.-..-... 900
Loans on bond and mortgage,
first liens -. e.' ss8, 5000
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company; magket value. -. 1877, 3o5. 90
Loans secured by collaterals, 7,165 so
oflice aud IN ban6. .,.i..... -. 41.16s.59
Interest due 2nd acerued........ 1888. OF
Premiums in Que course Of col
IectlGn ..--.-.---.. 33,UG0. 90
Aggregate 0f all the admitted as
sets o. the company at their
aclaal value ....'........... s61e.17o.77
LIABILITIES DEC 81. 1895.
Net amount of paid losses and
claim. ................. 2o,e63.12
Amount required to safely rein
Sire ali oo5standingrisEs -. I89,876. rs
ffiother demands against the
company. w; commissions, etc, 8,86498
Total amount of liabilities, except
capital stock and net surplus. $2l4, 404. sc
Capital actually paid up in cash.. 200, 10000
Surplus beyond capital. lOl,765.9 81
Aggregate amount Of liabilities in
Guiding net surplus. ... $516, 17O.77
ANDERSON, ADAMS & co. Agents, 81 Ex-
eAaDge ST., Portland, NE. lnar31eod3W
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NE ONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
Ah mortgages. on real estate, stocks, bonds
and life insurance policies or any good securi-
]. T. BUTLER, 4s Exchange street 1O-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

NOR SALE-Runkle Bros. Cocoa. Sells, &c
II 1b. Compare these prices with what you
are paying.t We call for orders and deliver
them. Telephone 22S-5. Home made Pickles,
Fine Sauerkraut, only 4c Red Alaska 9 Sal
mon, ice; Ii bars Laundry Soap, 25c; best
Maccaroni, 10c; 5 lbs nice Carolina Rice, 25c;
Pea andy. Z. Beans. 45e ok; fine Cooking
Molasses, 25c and 35c gal 3 pllgssSavena Soap
Pow der 2hc California WHITE Hn-saN- 1Sc
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash ia advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02
FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 CENTS cash in advance

FOR sALE-A very desirable story house
at Oakdale, near electrics, Of s finished
rooms and bath room hot water heat; nice
furnace. VIII be sold at q bargain if applied
1or at once; also several modern two fiat
houses 1I at Woodfords and Deering Centre.
IN. D. GARDINER, 1876 Middle street, Room 4.
81
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

box; best Round Steak, 1Oc to 12sc; Rump
Steak, Is to 22c; fine Vermont Tub Butter,
22c; Salt Pork by the strip, &c; 10 10 tub
Tripe, &c; Frankfort Sausages, 1Oc; Fore
Quarter of Lamb, &c to &c; Lean Smoked
Shoulder, SIC; Crackers, 22c per hun; home
made Hulled Corn, Zoe can; nice Corned
Beef, &c, &c, &c. JOHNSON & LAMBERT, a
Wilmot street. Cash Grocers. 2S-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

FOR RENT-23 William street, Oakdsle,
~ third fat, rooms, cold water in bath and
kitchen, rent 500. Apply to G. F.. MANNING,
1913 High ST., Portland. mar24dtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

E5OR SALE-Chester White pigs four to six
L weeks old at Walnut Crest farm, Cor
ham Address Mr.. R. Wilson, Westbroolz,
Maine, or call at the farm, the General
Thomas place, Gorham, Maine. 2S-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

VNANTED--Lad agents Immediately for the
W city and adjoining towns. Call at THE
WENTWORTH, No. 14s Spring street. 261
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

EOR RENT-23 William St., Oakdale, first
n fiat, rooms, hot and cold water, hot water
heating, rent $500. Apply to c. F. MANNING.
1853 High ST., Portland. mar24dtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

EOR SALE-Everybody says Fairbanks new
Il Electric Banjos sare 'parsexcellence
What everybody says must be true. Please
call and examine. Also the best display of
Guitars and musical goods ever
in Portland. HAYES Ala Congress street.
IA
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

ETARM FOR sAIE-At Cape Elizabeth three
L. miles from Portland About So acres;
large orchards buildings in good order; for
sale at a bargain. For particulars apply to
MRS. ROLF, on the farm, or B. J. Will
LARD, at SO Commercial street. ia
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02

E1OR SALE-A second hand photograph
Il burnisher. Heats with an ordinary oil
who does his own printing. viii sell cheap.
Address E'Burnisher,'' this office. mch11-tf
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-05-09
SYNDIC SALE.
Numa Cutmier, Va His Creditors.
No 6371.
Insolvency Proceedings. 10th judicial
Judicial District Court, st. Martin
Parish, Louisiana.

By virtue of an order from his Honor
the Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana. holding session In
and for the Parish of st. Martin, dated
May End 1896. issued in the above men.
toned matter, and to me directed.
l, Dan. W. VOORHEES,, as Syndic Of the
Insolyent Estate of Numa Cormier. will
offer for sale and will sell at Public Auc-
ton, at the residence Of Numa COrmier,
in this Parish. on
Saturday, the 18th day of June 1896;
between the legal sale hours, and Oh the
terms and conditions hereinafter stated
the following described property. to wit
list. A certain plantation situated ih
the Parish Of st. Martin, containing
about One hundred and fifty arpeDts In
superficial area. Bounded north by Al
bert MOutOn; South by Public Road; EDS,
by AlphOnse Benjamin, and west ending
at an angle Oh the Public Road; with
the improvements thereon, consisting Oh
dwelling house. &C., &c.
"2nd, About two hundred arpents 81
land In prairie Maronne" acquifet
from A. v. FOurnet."
"Also eight mules. four fhares, tw'
horses, four cows with calves. one wa
gon. one carriage, and lot Of notes
judgments. and accounts due to the sal,
Numa COrmier &C.. &c. -.
Terms and Conditions: CASH.
st. Martinville, La. May 9TH A.
1896. DAN. w. VOORHEES,,
Syndic.
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WhOOping Cough.

There Is no danger from this disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
freely given. 1t liquefies the tough mn-
Gus and aids its expectOration. 1t also
lessons the severity and frequency of
paroxysms of coughing. and insures a
speedy recovery. There is not the least
danger in giving the remedy to children
or babies, az it contains no injurious
substance. For sale by T. j. Liable
druggist.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
State OF Louisiana, Parish OF Iberia,
In the matter OF the Succession
ALIx SEGURA deceased wife OF MOliere
Romero,
18th Judicial District Court,
Probate Docket No 1868,
SUCCESSION SALE.
18th Judicial District Court,
Probate Docket No 1868,

BY virtue of an order and a commits
sion from the Honsrable Nineteenth Ju-
dicial District Court Of the State Of
Louisiana, said order bearing date Febr-
~ 9th 1896, in accordance with the de-
alterations and advice of family NEE
ting and Oh the terms and conditions
fixed by said meeting held before W. A.
Bienvenu Notary Public in and for the
Parish of st. Martin, on the 18th day Of
January 1896, to me directed. will offer
for sale and will sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidders. at the
last residence Of the deceased In the
Parish of st. Martin. between the legal
sale hours on
Saturday the 9Th day Of June 1896,
the following described property viz:
A certain tract of land in the Parish
Of st. Martin situated on Lake Tasse.
containing 800 eighty 4l-l0O arpents.
bounded north bv land of Mozart Con-
dron, south by those of Decuir heirs, east
by Lake Tasse Spanish Lake, and west
by Morgan's La, and Tex, Rail Road
track. designated as lot No 3 Of plat Of
survey of record in the files of said sue
cession. made by P. Guilfoux April End
1896.
Another tract of land adjoining lot
No 3, bounded north by said GOndrOn,
south by said Decuirs. east by said Rail-
road track and west by lot one Of said
plat, and designated as lot two Of the
plat referred to above and containing
40 5000 arpents.
Another tract Of land adjoining lot No
2, bounded north by said GondrOn, south
by said Decnir heirs. east by lot 9. and
west by lands Of Grange and designated
as lot one OF said plat. sd containing
thirty nine 9-1OO arpents.
Terms and Conditions: One third Of
the purchase price cash. and the balance
on credit of one, two and three years.
payable on equal instalments secured by
a special mortgage and vendors lien and
privilege. and bearing per cent inter-
est from date OF sale, vendors to fur
nish their notes secured as above.
MOLIERE ROMERO. Tutor.
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While in Stockton, Cal, sOme time
ago. Thos. +. Langan, Of Los Banos, that
state. was taken very severely with
cramps and diarrhOea. He CHANGED to
meet Mr.. c. M. Carter, who was similar
ly afflicted. He says: Il told him Of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy, and we went to the Hol-
den Drug Store and procured a bottle Of
it. 1t gave MIR. Carter prompt relief and
can vouch for its having cured me. T"
For sale by 7. j. Liable, druggist.
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(~h Nc uREES
W WIZ ID; :
tPURE VEGETABLE ExTRAcT.-NoT lNToxIcATiNe.)
CURES female Diseases!
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT.

Children white silk ties at Ed.
E. Soulier.
Representative j. Simon left
yesterday, and Senator r. Martin
leaves today for Baton Rouges to
attend the Session of the Legisla-
ture which meet Monday.
If our people intend to cele-
brate the Fourth of July, as we
believe they do, the time is ripe
to begin to think over the matter.
We would suggest a change from
past wears, SO as to make it new
and attractive.
We extend our thanks to The
Times-Democrat, for copy OF
The Times-Democrat Almanac for
1896. This valuable book contains
5OO pages bfImful OF valuable H.
formations. 1t is a handy book
of reference, and well worth the
price of % cents.
The cry throughout the state
at this time, is an Australian bal
lot law and constitutional con-
vention. All indication point to
both, the passage of the Austria
liam law, and the calling of a con-
vention to adopt a new constitu-
ton. The principal idea of the
new constitution is the revision Of
the suffrage law.
Elegant line of single and dou.
BILE breasted white vests, Just ope.
ned at L. +. Suulier.
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broke out. ! could
not account for them
and my physician did
not seem to do me
any good. The erup-
tions would spread
to the size of . half
dollar, and the flesh
would become ulcer
ated nearly to the
bone. i finally de-
cided to try Hood's
Sarsaparilla, and af-
ter taking several
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Local News.

The police jury held It's regu-
lar meeting Wednesday.
Homer J. Mouton, of the La
fayette Gazette, was in town last
Sunday.
The public schools through
out the parish closed their doors
last Monday.
The Louisiana Press AssOcia-
ton meets in Lake Charles, on
the 9th of June.
There are already a half dozen
candidates for the United States
Senatorship.
The Mission commences to-
morrow evening at seven o'clock,
to last until the 10Th.
Mrs. J. C. Bienvenu after Sc
veral weeks in Breaux Bridge re-
turned home Tuesday.
Messrs. Hall & Burdin are add
ing a planning machine and shin
gle mill to their saw mill.
Our police juror Of the Fifth
ward, Mr.. Harvillien David, died
last week after a brief Illness.
MIR. ID. G.. Domengeaux and
Miss Corinne Cormier of Breaux
Bridge were in town Wednesday.
Gilt and Silver Belts are the
correct style, sold at E. E. Soulier.
Mr.. Louis j. Gardemal made
a business trip to New Orleans
this week. This means fine dis
play of fresh and latest style goods.
Mrs. Henry Dumay and chill
dren of st. Louis, Mo-, arrived
here Tuesday to spend sometime
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ..
j. Durand.
DR.. d. c. Liable is having q
nice Office built on Main street,
near DIR. J. S. Martins Office,
where he will practice his profes-
sion, dentistry. ,e.
MIR. Z. j. Liable attended in
New Orleans, this week, the an.
nual meeting of the State BOARD
of Pharmacy. Mr.. Liable is pre-
sident of the board.
The Southern Pacific Compa
ny contemplates making large i'm
provements at this place very
shortly, in order to facilitate thu
handling of the large amount o
freight that passes at this station
The True Friends, a colore(
benevolent association, celebrated
their twentieth anniversary by at
tending mass at the Catholi
church Wednesday morning, in
body.
MIR. James Simon attende'
the meeting of the State Contra
Executive Commute of the Demo
cratic party, representing the pal
ish of st. Martin. The meeting
was held in New Orleans.
The rain that fell last Sunda
was a blessing to the people of tn
town, because it laid down tn
dust that had become almost IN
bearable. To the planters it pre-
we'd beneficial, as nearly all yOun
plants were beginning to SUITE
from the drought.
TO BE CERTAIN that no on
buys their Ist communion suit
cheaper than you, walk in at IL
T. Sonlier and be fitted out.
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Impure Blood
ScrofuIa Breaks Out IN Running
Sores
The Poison Perfectly Cured b
Moods SarsapariIIa.

ga year ago sore came on one OF my
limbs. 1t spread, and soon four others
which proved to be a. bad as the first
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For Sale at Bargain.
A fine Mathushek Piano. almost new.
For particulars apply at this Office.
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Get our prices on job works.
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I LEAD IN BEST QUALITY,
AND LOW PRICES.

IHAVE A FINE LINE OF
BOYS BLACK SUITS AND
GIRLS DRESSES FOR THE
FIRST COMMUNION.
The herald., 1896-01-09
SANTA FE EXCURSION
Names of Those Who ESCAPED Winter Rigors,
Arriving Y NesterdaY

Names Of Those Who ESCAPED Winter Rigors,
Arriving Yesterday
Following are the names of those who
arrived yesterday by the Santa Fe eXcrlr-
sion, from the east:
William Andrews, Newport, r. l.; F. A
Harlow, Auburn, Me-; Mrs. f. o. Haskill,
Rockland, Me-; d. w. Whitney, Gordner,
Me-: Miss Lot'ie Abbott, Chas. Abbott,
f. L. Staples and wife, Bos on, Mass. MRS.
M. Irish, Miss Maud Irish. Roy Irish, Mon
real, Can; F. H. Brown ana family, Port
land, Me-; John Petrey, Dr. E. B anchard,
s. Jacobs. L. Gill, b. F, Soper and family,
S. w. Cannon, G. B. Cannon, Minne-
apolis, Mimi; Jacob Chiffon, Ottumwa Ia. !;
Slas Dickson, William Ross, DanvilIe, i,
Ill.,; William c. Teachant, Owat ona,
MiEn.; Mrs. Margaret Be,cher, Redwing,
Mimi; G Estrern and family, DEBORAH,
Mimi; John Paulson and wife. Britt, la;
W. :. rother. S c. Hall, Alexander Riz-
za and family, w. G. Goodrich, Chicago:
G. Chase and family, lola, KAN; II: ".
Davis and family. jacksonville, Ia; Miss
Lotrie G. Miner, Oswego, Kan; William
M. Brandes and family, Temple, Tex.