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The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
THE MASSACHUSETTS GETS ATRIAL.
Big Battleship Puts Out to Sea from the
Cramps Yard.

Philadelphia, March 1.-THE big battle.
ship N'rNsachusetts started from the
Ora yard this morning on On un.
of uilders' trial trip. The trir
is ,a4ly for the purpose of "shakine
don,.' her engines for the adjustment of
her machinery when in motion, and to
give the builders an idea of her capa-
bilities. She is manned by $50 men from
the shipyard. q. The trip will be made over
the course always used by the Cramps for
unofficial tests which is about twenty
miles off the Delaware capes.
The ship has at present only two of her
four thirteen inch guns aboard and the
after turrett is weighted with tons of pig
lead to make up the weight of the miss.
Ing cannon. These will arrive in a few
days and will quickly be put in position
when the ship returns.
The Massachusetts was launched over
two years ago but the failure of the con.
tractors to forward her armor and guns
has caused the delay in getting her ready
for sea. AS the test will require only
abont forty-eight hours the Massachusetts
is expected to return to the yards or
Thursday evening or Friday morning,
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

Two explorers started from Victoria,
B. c., last week for trip which they
expect will occupy twelve months or
longer, through UNEMPLOYED northern DOR
tions of British Columbia and the North
west Territory. They left by steamer
for the mouth of the Stiokeen River.
where the Hudson Bay Company's
steamer Caledonia was to meet them and
take them as far up the river as possible.
They proposed to make their way to
Dease Lake, thence north to the head
waters of the Yukon, and thence east to
the Mackenzie, wintering at some point
on the Mackenzie and resuming their ex-
plorations next spring. The men are
David !. Hamburg and George Rudge,
and both have had much experience in
hunting and exploring in the Northwest.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
Hold Western Union Responsible,

Louisville, KY, March 1.-THE owners
of the turf exchange have decided tc
bring suit against the Western Union
Telegraph company for the recovery OF
$1,000 paid out on Saturday by reason Of
the sending Of Royal Nettie as the winner
OF the last race at New Orleans The
owners Of the turf exchange claim tt
know positively that some Of the agents
OF the Western Union Telegraph company
sent the name of Royal Nettie from New
Orleans as the winner and therefore hold
that the responsibility rests entirely with
the Western Union for negligence of Its
agents
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
photographers Join tn. A R. U.

Terre Haute, Ind, March 17.-Presi.
dent Debs, of the American Railway
Union, confirms the report that the tele-
graphers are being organized as q division
of the A. R. U. He says the effort will
tend to further one doctrine of the A. r.
o., which is the government ownership
of the telegraph. Debs says the A. r. u.
has organized the photographers in more
than fifty cities in this country and has
even formed organizations in Mexico and
Canada.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
Boston Missionaries Killed.

Boston, March ia oablegram re-
ceived by Rev. 3. L. Piper of this city,
secretary of the American Advent Mis-.
sionary society, confirms the news re-
oeived yesterday of the loss of the steamer
Matadi by an explosion Of gunpowder on
the Congo river, March Z.
The missionaries who lost their lives
were Mr. and Mrs Stanley S. Harvey
both of Boston. They were members of
the Advent Christian church and had
Just stai ted on their way back to
America for much needed rest.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

DICTURESi FREE! Pictures! We frame
L them! Those in want of pictures should
call on us before going elsewhere. The picture
Thorough hred' given with every picture we
frame. All kinds of easels from Soc up. E. ID.
REYNOLDS. 593 Congress ST., next door to
Shaw's Grocery Store. feb244w
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

HOME MADE PICKLEs-30 cents gallon.
IL We can save you one dollar a week on
Meats, Vegetables, Groceries, etc. We call
for orders and deliver them. Telephone
22s-5. Best Round Steak, 12ac; Rump Steak,
Is to 22c; fine Vermont tub Butter, pc; salt
Pork by strip, &c; best country Ball Butter,
pc; 10 ID; tub squire's pure Lard, roc; fresh
and picked Triple, &C; Frankfort Sausage,
10c; forequarters Lamb, to 7c; nice corned
Beef 2, 4 and &c; best Maccaroni, 10c; best
Cocoa Shells Sc lb; Red Alaska Salmon,
Ice; Ii bars Laundry Soap, 25c California
White Honey, 18c box; best Baltimore Peach
es, 10c; fine cooking Molasses, 25 and BIC
gal. 3 pck, Savena Soap Powder, 25c; best
can BlueberTies 10c; ID. best Call. Prunes,
25c; best Pea and Y. E. Beans, 45c pix. nice
smooth large Potatoes, 45c bush. ; 8 lbs. Caro-
lima Rice, 25c. ID. Buckets Jam, 45c; fine
Saurkraut, 4c lb. JOHNSON LAMBERT, "a
Wilmot street, Cash Grocers. AL
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

N takes the lead dot Of all. Something new,
beautiful and wonderful. First class lady
and gentlemen canvassers and agents wanted
IN every town and city in the U. 5. and
Canada. Right of cities and towns given.
Agents for the Opal Art Co. are making $50
tQ $50 per week. Call and see for yourself
We can prove to you that our agents are
making IS to $40 per day. THE OPAL ART
CO., 500 Congress street. Portland, Me. 14-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
Good Opening for Drug Store.

A good located store in manufacturing
City IN the Eastern part OF the State, situated
near wooden mills. This store has been used as
Drug Store for five years, and offers unusuar
ly good opportunities for a competent person
to engage in the drug business. For particu-
lars, inquire of COOK. EVERETT & PENN
ELL, Portland. Maine. III
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

Burgling Bill lin a husky whisper)-
Here's de SAFE Got de putty, an de dyna
mite, an de jimmy all ready?
Chris the Cracksman-Jimmy nothini
Git out o. de way. Pm goin to shoot ar
x ray troo de combination. Chicago
Tribune
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
schooner Aground Near PIvmontb.

Plymouth, Mass, March 17.-An un-
known schooner, probably fisherm an,
went aground of Browns Island this
afternoon. There is quite surf on and
she will probably come off tone rrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
IF WE WANTED A CLOCK

WE Would 60 to McKenney's because he has
stores combined. His csc alarm clock is wax
ing up the town. Clocks, 95c to $50 90,
MchENNEY. The Jeweler, Monument Square.
janl 5tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
MARRY NE ARRABELLA

A ND will buy you such pretty ring at
n Mckenney'S. A thousand OF them. the best
me largest, the prettiest stock. Engagement
ana wedding. rings speciality. McKENNY.
The Jeweler, Monument Square. jan15tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
The WaItham Watch Girls.

Waltham, Mass, March 16.-Only one
Of the striking girls at the American
Watch company resumed work today
The flnishers are all at work as usual.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
If YOUR WATCH KICK

WE will take the kick out of it and make it
w keep good time. Mainsprings 75c, clean
ing $780, handspring and cleaning combined
$3.50; all work frstclass. MCKINNEY, The
Jeweler Monument Square. jan15tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

Opera singers and public speaker can
keep their voices clear and strong with
the family remedy, DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

w ANTED-MALE HELP. Civil Service Ex-
W aminations in this city soon for Railway
Mail service. Depts. at WASH, &C. Splendid
chance for appointment. Particulars FREE Of
NATL Cor. Institute. Washington D. G.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

WANTED--An experienced gardener, &C.
w quainted with care of lawns flower beds
and ornamental gardening. Address c.. Press
Office. I'LL
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LOST AND FOUND.
Forty words inserted under this head
,ne week for 20 cents. cash In advance.

r osT-Dog Fox terrier, name ''victor''.
- disappeared Sunday noon March 18th.
and ears. Age about eleven months. Had
russell leather collar with nickel trimmings and
paddock. but unmarked. Suitable reward given
for his return. CHAS. SUMNER COOK. 90
Neal st. City, Ill
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

WANTE-Bookkeeper unusual opportuni-
w ty for young man with some expert
ence and energy; good business; one pre-
ferTed who can take financial interest for
permanency. Address p. o. Box 919, Port
land, Me. 12-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

INTO LET-Falmouth Foreside, nice cot
4 tages well furnished at $65 to $125 for
the season., have been promptly engaged ev-
cry season by first class tenants; very pleas.
ant location close to the steamboat landing
W. H. WALDRON, $50 Middle street. 14-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOUND--A horse blanket; owner can have
L same by calling on j. MORRELL, West
Cumberland. l2-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
MILL BUILDINGS


AT Hallowell, Me.-Substantial mill building
Ebrick-252x47 feet stories and basement,
with boilers. engines, shafting, sprinklers, pip
4 ing and river water; also ten tenements, store
house and brick office
4 Suitable for cotton. wooden, shoe or paper
factory or MACHINE shop.
Apply to CT X. HOWE at the mill, or to j. G.
EPALFREY, Trustee, Is DOane ST., Boston,
Mass. Il 3z. feb2Seod9w
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOR SALE-Choice building lots at Deerina
Center, 50X100, for two cents per foot;
near electrics, schools, stores and post office,
land, no ledge or rocks, best Of neighbors.
Plans at our office. G. B. DALTON & CO., 47SS
Congress street Zone fiight) 14-2
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MISCELLANEOUS.

TMPOTENCY---sexual weakness, lost vitality
u and nerve force, from excuses Or over
work. positively restored. losses stopped. small
shrunken organs developed; remedy cheap,
safe, reliable, convenient. If suffering en-
close stamp for particulars and be cured.
Strictly confidential PRIVATE PARTY, Press
Office. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
WANTED-AGENTS.

M ONEY TO LOAN-S25, 900 on first class Sc
AN1 curity. Real estate in the city at per
cent in sums of $4,000 and $4,000 on to 10
years time. N S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle
street, room 4. 12-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

$1,000 Bays = ssesy WITH ssD sg1ts and
water closet, income $16S per year; located
No. 80 Newbury street. Terms 5000 down,
balance monthly instruments. Inquire of
A. C. LIBBY u CO., 42a Exchange street. 14-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

NTOTICE-The offices of STEVENS & JONES
N co. have been removed to No. 100 Ex-
change street with the Ellingwood Furniture
co. All accounts will be settled by Edward
C. Jones at above address. Off
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
WANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for IS cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a 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., 1896-03-18

nor SALE-In Falmouth, fifty acre farm,
Il 81 miles from Portland, at the head oil
navigation on the Presumpscott river at
Staples Point bridge; can cut 60 tons of hay
per year; two story house, II rooms eli,
barn and outbuildings all connected in frst
class repair, $500. j. VIM. MERRILL.
Falmouth, Maine. Box 460. 1913
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

For SALE-A very desirable two story
house of rooms at Oakdale, near cleo
trio cars. Furnace, hot water heat. Bath
room. Cemented cellar. All in complete
reasonable price. N. S. GARDINER, 1856
Middle ST., Room 4. Al
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EHARM FOR SALE-At Cape Elizabeth three
II miles from Portland. About 60 acres;
large orchard; buildings in good order; for
sale at bargain. For particulars apply to
MRS. ROLF, on the farm, or B. j.. VIII
LARD, at SO Commercial street ia
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

CHAIRS REPAIRED-Before giving your
~ orders for reseating chairs OF all kinds, in
cane, reed or basket work, call on me; am
be first class. w. J. RYAN. Orders can be
left at Police station or No. Marie Terrace
16-2
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
TOILET. ~

Forty words inserted under th3s hesd
one week for 25 cents casl, in sadvaness-e-.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

L1OR SALE-Doing business at the same old
Il stand. Our leaders are the Black Rock
and Putnam Cigars. Putnam, part Havana,
m. Goods from So and upwards delivered
free in Portland. J. H. COSTELLO & CO.,
154 81 15S Beach street, Boston. marc 4w.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOR SALE-Desirabfe Suburban home for
a retired business man; about II acres land.
500 apple trees grated, raspberries, blackber-
RES, Strawberries and asparagus in abundance,
ample buildings in first class repair, handy to
Portland. close to Depps and all privileges;
pT eG B.: 5000. W. FL. WALDRON g. co.
lou MlQQl6 st. ri
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 30 cents. cash in ADVANCE.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

NOTICE-M. M. Nansen, Merchant Tailor,
5o2 Congress St., makes Spring Suits or
Overcoats from $18 up, Dress Suits from 1914
and up; Pants from 81; fit guaranteed and best
of Trimmings used. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

FOE SALE-Restaurans First class loca.
nlsned reason for selling owner going south,
receipts $50 to 500 per day during summer
season Inquire MURDOCH s. FREEMAN,
rThukIn ST. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

M EN- to take orders in every town and
~ city; no delivering; good wages from
year round. State age. GLEN BROS.. Roch1
ester, N T. mar9MWtSS36t
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

nRUG characterization wanted by drug
IL clerk OF six years experience, city or
ountry. Can come well recommended as
Press Office. hi
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

FOR RENT-On Congress, above State St.
4 lower flats rooms and bath. Furnace
heat. BENJAMIN F. HARRIS, Chambers.
corner Exchange and Middle steet al
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

WANTED-splendid opportunity for ap-
~ polntment for young men in Railway
Mail Service. Examinations soon in every
State. Particulars about all government
positions free. NATIONAL CORRESPOND
ENCE INSTITUTE, Wash. DC AL
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

MONEY easily made at your own homes with
III the new and beautiful Opal Art work. 1t
costs you nothing to try it, Lessons given
free. 1t is becoming the most popular art
work. Can be learned by anyone in 90 min
utes. Come and see for yourself. OPAL ART
CO., $50 Congress street. Portland. Me. 14-1
M ONEY TO LOAN on LIST and I'd mortgages
MI real eStafe-also life insurance policies
and any kind OF collateral security-notes die
counted on favorable terms. W. p. CARR,
room Oxford Building, feb26d4w
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

WANTED-An able bodied man who under
w stands farming thoroughly, between the
ages OF 81 and 35, and who comes we'll recon-
mended. Apply to the office of VIM. M.
BRADLEY. 4S1a Exchange St. feb26tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

TENO LET-A front chamber at ~ State St.
week. Inquire at HOUSE. al
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
MISREPRESENTATION.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week Tor 20 cents. cash in advance.
SITUATION W1NTED-By man and wife on
farm or IN hotel: wouldhfre for the season
or ior oEe year. References furnished if re-
q cure ADDRESS p. o. BOX NO. 20. Locke's
Wits, VIC. 1871
SlIuAIlON as Book Keeper Wanted-A
q situation where permanently would be- a q
feature.1 Good city references. Address B. X.
r., 69 Kennebec St., CITY, 1871
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOR SALE-Detached story brick house
Il with brick ell. IL rooms with bath in per.
feet repair, hot and cold water, set tubs, fur-
mace heat good. yard, first class central loca-
in Portland for $500. W. H, WALDRON &
CO., 100 Middle st. i'll
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

SALESMEN to sell Baking Powder in Glass
~ Konng Fins to Grocery Trade No com
petition, experience unnecessary. $50
month and expenses or % per cent. COM
mission. Chicago Baking Powder Co., sc
Hamilton Ave-, Chicago. III
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

ITO LET-Large pleasant room furnished on
4 first floor; furnace heat, gas and use of
bath Also two large sunny rooms en- suite
III
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

M NEY TO LOAN-On first and second
~ mortgages. on real estate, stocks, bonds
and life insurance policies or any good securi-
ties. Notes discounted at low rate of interest.
l. T. BUTLER, 48 Exchange street. 1O-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

MR.. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
1u buy cast off clothing of all descriptions for
highest cash prices. Address letters or postal
to 100 MIDDLE STREET. l6-1 ,
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

NOR SALE-New Seaside Hotel in Casco
4 Bay, with daily communication by
steamers which land at the wharf on the
premises containing six acres with fine
grove and pleasure grounds, plenty of fish,
Holsters and CLAIMS. Price $4,000, or VIII ex-
change. Photo at this affico. W. II. WAL
DRON & CO, 1870 Middle street ill.,
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

ITO RENTAL the Office of the Remington
- Typewriter Co., IL Exchange ST.. Reming-
ton, Smith and Caligraph. Also supplies for all
Monographs, Monograph supplies
and note books. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

L1OR SALE-Three National total adding
~ Cash Registers, latest makes for sale
cheap. P. j. ENRIGHT q CO., dealers in
second hand Registers, So Weybosset street,
Providence, r. l. 81
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

FOR sALE-Everybody says Fairbanks new
L Electric Banjos fare 'parsexcellence
What everybody says must be true. Please
call and examine. Also the best display of
Mandolins, Guitars and musical goods ever
in Portland. HALVES Al Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

"a WANTED.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EoR SALE--2 story French roof house. for
Two families, No. 254 Spring ST., rooms
e eSo;a on lime of electrics, Sebago water,
closets. cemented cellar. Also story FIAT
mouse on Clark ST.. rooms each, near electries,
4, go ,,,d Investment. N. s. GARDINER. I86
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

ITO LET-Two very pleasant rents of five
L rooms and BATH each at 1873 Pearl St.,
house entirely remodeled. with bay windows
added, and newly papered and painted through
premises or of F. E. LEIGHTON, Woodfords.
1871
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOR SALE-The home of a physician with
l. large practice in a thriving village near
Portland. buildings first class with modern i'm.
provements; reason Tor selling satisfactory to
would retain the practice. W. II. WALDRON
& co. 100 Middle ST liz
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

EOR SALE-A second hand photograph
burnisher Heats with an ordinary oil
who does his own printing. Will sell cheap.
Address ''Burnisher,'' this office. mch1l-ff
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
WANTED.

Overseers OF the Poor of Cape Elizabeth.
mar12 div
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

NOE SALE-Winslow's Deodorized Naphtha
Il for cleaning kid gloves. taking SPOTS ont Of
neckties, making them look as good as new. II
you have spots on your clothes or carpets
peodorlzed Naphtha will take themsout, leav-
delivered to any part of the city. Price 1oc.
Telephone or postal NEAL d. WINSLOW,
Oil Dealer so Preble street. III
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18
ITO LET-A front room, large and pleasant.
= at NJ. 3 DEERlNG ST. 1871

ITO LET-Lower tenement lin house No.
= 20 Grant st. Modern house. Hot and
cold water and bathroom. $25 per month.
Apply at 121 MIDDLE ST. III
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

ITO LET-Two sunny UNFINISHED rooms with
=, - or without board. Apply to 80 WINTER
ST., up stairs. 131
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

NOR SALE-In Cumberland, 95 acre farm,
Il 10 miles from Portland. Can cut 60 tons
OF hay per year. Two story house contain
ing 10 rooms, barns and other outbuildings,
all In good repair. Inquire of G.. W. NOR
RlLL, West Cumberland Me. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-18

FOR SALE-Lot No. Is ST. Lawrence ST..
1856 SO. feet, healthiest location in Port
land 500 down. balance on long or short time.
Apply to L. n. PERRY, Exchange St. Port
land, or to j. Fl. COSTELLO & CO., 154 s.
los Beach ST., Boston, Mass. mar4d4w
The herald., 1896-05-16
BAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE

Mlddlings, sl7.50u1S5 so: BRAN SIS. 0Oa16 co.
=. Hay-Wheat, $S.00M1l.50; wheat and oat
sSs99cafhoU3 oat S6ei9 90 alfalfa oog
compressed wheat. s7OOmi0.5o; do oat, $3.50
QS.0O; stock, $60d7.0O straw, $35.000D30 co.
Potatoes-River burbanks.. 6M60c; Ore
gon DO. 604Soc; early rose. 65fi75c: Petaluma
and Tomales, 55a70c; new potatoes, 75c9
$l.OO; Humboldt burbanks 60m75c
Vegetables-Los Angeles tomatoes, 81. 50
Il;15; string beans 7M9c; green peas, 75c1
sl.V0; garlic, -; green peppers 10n13hc;
dried do SQlOc: mushrooms 10M12lsc: aspar-
agus, u :o0d!.I5 extra do s200a2.50: dried
okra. 121aQ15c: rhubarb 5OM65c; extra do,
S5c@$1.00; cucumbers, 6OcM$1 90: Mexican
onions, 65Gt75c.
Fresh fruits-Longworth strawberries,
bMSc; large berries. 3d6c; gooseberries,
3Oc black cherries, G5cGS1.0O; white cher
ries. 3Oa60c; .currants, 65cM$1.O0
Citrus Fruits-Mexican lines. $5.5096. 90;
California lemons, common, 75cM1.25; do,
good to choice, sl.5Om200: do fancy, 81 251
2.20: California oranges, seedlings, $1,000
$50; Malta bloods. s2.00G275.
Tropical Fruits-Hawaiian bananas, s1.00
@2.OO do pineapples. S350di6.00.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 14c; seconds,
lsal3Hc; fancy dairy. 1214Q1Sc; do Sec
Cheese-Fancy mild new, 71a@Sc: fair to
good, 696dac; Young America, 8d9c; East
Eggs-store 11@12c; ranch, 12@1sc;
Eastern, 1lG1l4c; Oregon, 11G11isc; duck,
Poultry-.Live turkey gobblers. 15a1Gc:
do hens, 13M14c:. ROSTERS. old $4.OOG4. so: do
young. S650lbS.00; broilers, large, SO. 50Q5. 90;
do small. $2.o0d3.o0: hens. =.
Game-Geese. per pair, sl.25a1.5o; pige-
per doz., 5OQ75c; cottontail, $1.O0; bush do,
75c,