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Lincoln and Douglas.
(William A. Mowry, Phi. D., in the In

USpSuOcuU.J
Perhaps no anecdote ever told of Mr.
Lincoln illustrates more forcibly his
"longheadedness'' in laying plans, not
even that incident when he asked the
"jedge'' question in his debate with
Mr.. Douglas, which may be told as follows:
One afternoon during the joint debate
Mr.. Lincoln was sitting with his friends
planning the programme, when he was OBJ
| served to go off in kind of reverie, and
for some time appeared totally oblivious
to everything around him. Then slowly
bringing his right hand up, holding it a
moment in the air, an then letting it fall
with quick slap upon his, thigh, he
said:
There, I am going to ask the ledge
Che always called him the 'jedge') a ques-
ton tonight, and I don't care the ghost
of Continental which way he answers
it, If he answers it one way.it will lose
him the senatorship If he answers it
the other way it will lose him the presi-
dency."
No one asked him what tbs question
was; but that evening it was..the turn for
Mr.. Douglas to speak first, and right in
the midst Of his address, all fat once Mr.
Lincoln reused up. as If a new thought
had suddenly struck him, and said:
"Jedge will you allow me to ask you
one question:
Certainly" says Mr. Douglas.
"Suppose, jedge. there was ne " town
or colony just started in some Western
territory; and suppose there were precisely
one hundred househ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. !;
and suppose, jedge, that ninety-ni did
not want slavery and one did. What
would be done about it?'
Judge Douglas beat about the bush,
but failed to give direct answer.
''No, no, jedge; that won't do. Tell us
plainly what will be done about it,
Again Douglas tried to eyade; but
Lincoln would not be put off, and he in
sisted that a direct answer should be
given. At last Douglas admitted that
the majority would have their way, by
some means or other.
Mr.. Lincoln said no more He had Sc
cured what he wanted. Douglas had
answered the question as Illinois people
would have answered it, and he got the
senatorship. But that answer was not
satisfactory to the people of the South.
In 1860 the Charleston convention split
! into factions, and sit cost him the presi-
dency" and it made Abraham Lincoln
President
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Messengers Notice.


ONCE Of the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine. Cumberland SIS. August
23rd, A. D.. 1897.
Il of August A. D.. 1897, q Warrant II,
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of In
solyency, for said County Of Cumberland,
against the estate of s13e N
JOHN FLINT of Baldwin. q.
on petition Of said debtor, 'V Which e peti-
ton was fled on the 18th day of
August A. d. 1897, to which date interest on
claims Is to he computed
That the payment Of any debts to or by
said Debtor, and the transfer and
delivery Of any property by him are for
That meeting of the creditors of said
debtor, to prove their debts and
in case there are assets sufficient to
authorize the same to choose one or
more asslgnees of hts estate, will be held
at Court OF Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court room in said Portland, in said
County of Cumberland on the 9Th day of
September, A. D., 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date hrst above
written. G. J.. BUCHANAN.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger of the Court OF
Insolvency fol- said County OF Cumberland.
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Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County
State of Maine. Cumberland IS, August
23rd. A. D., 1897.
THIS is TO give notice 'that on the 10th day
Il of August A. D. 1897, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of InsOl-
vency for said County OF Cumberland, against
the estate OF
THOMAS j. ANDREWS, of New Gloucester.
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor. on petit
ton of said debtor, which petition
was filed on the Doth day of August A. D., 1897,
to which date interest on claims is to be
computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the creditors of said
Debtor, to prove their debts, and in case there
are sufficient Assets to authorize
more assignees of his estate. will be held at
Court of Insolvency to be holden at Probate
Court Room, IN said Portland. in said County of
Cumberland. on the 9Th day of September,
A. D.. 1897. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
G, L. BUCKNAM,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger OF the Court of
Insolvency for said County of Cumberland
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Messengers Notice.


Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine, Cumberland. IS. August
2Srd, A. D. 1897.
VyHlS is to give notice that on the Goth day
L. of August. a. ID. 1897 warrant In lnsol-
vency was issued out of the Court of Insolvency
for said County OF Cumberland. against the
estate of
CHARLES L. BYRON, Of South Portland.
adtudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
on petition OF said Debtor. which
petition was filed on the 20th
day of August A. D. 1897. to which
date interest on claims Is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery Of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the creditors of said
Debtor to prove their debts and in case there
are sufficient assets to authorize the same 50
choose one or more assignees OF his estate. will
be held at Court of Insolvency to be holden
at Probate Court Room. in said Portland. in
said County OF Cumberland on the 9Th day of
September. A. d. 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger Of the Court of
| insolvency for said County of Cumberland.
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A MONSTER PETITION.
For Better Enforcement of Lio,or :.
Pen obscot--County Attorneys Ansn

Mrs. E. r. Horton and 1000 othors ~
Dexter have addressed to the court off;cere
of Penobscot county petition asRin, fo,
the better enforcement of the prohih;+orx
liquor law. They say:
s'To the Courts and Frosecutinp n fioore
of Penobscot County: We, the Dnder-
signed citizens Of Dexter, desire to call
your attention to the spirit of lawlessness
that reigns in this place. Large QUAINT.
ties of liquors are openly sold here and
the vendors thereof declare their purnose
to continue the business. They say they
do not care for the court, and defy law
abiding citizens to punish them. We
protest against this open disregard of law
and order. We protest against condi.
ton of things which permits Sic. OOC
worth of intoxicating liquors to have
been sold the past year in defiance of law
in Dexter. We earnestly petition that
prosecution shall be SO treated in the
higher courts that offenders shall be in
spired with some respect for the laws of
Maine.
To this petition and IAN ACCOMMODATING
"A
ney Smith replies in part: "Dear
Madame: 1 am in receipt of your letter
in reference to the cause of temperance
and inclosing a petition addressed to
myself and other court officers. recog-
nize upon that petition the names OF
many of the best citizens of Dexter, and
beg leave to assure you that / will give
the matter my most careful considera-
ton.
81 think you will, however, agree with
me in this: That, in the majority of
cases, the fault is with the local author
tiles.
sThe courts and county officers, in or
der. to do more effective work, must be
supported by the local authorities-no
that weak kind of support which seeks
to SHIFT the burden to other shoulders, but
by that kind of support which openly and
courageously assumes q proper share OF
the load.
Permit me further to say that any
case sent here from Dexter on complaint
of the municipal officers OF any person
representing any temperance organiza.
ton, will be promptly and effectually
pressed to Judgment and sentence.
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Real Estate Tr&usfers.

The following transfers of real ESTATE
m this county have been recorded in
the Registry OF Deeds:
Miriam l. Henley to Bert B. Turner
both Of South Portland, for 81, lot of
Land on the westerly side of Shawmut
street.
Charles Fl. Lurvey to John n Mr.
Dougall, both of Deering, for 81. lot of
land in Deering on the westerly side of
Gray street.
Mary E. Stevens ct al, of Harpswell to
Emma DeCoursey of Philadelphia. for 81.
a lot of land in HarpsWell. ~
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skin SOAP

ton of the skin, and Increases the beauty
of the complexion. It is no'o recommend
ed. by everybody aoho has used 1t, as the
peru best. Superb For Infants.
For sale by all druggists and H. q. Hav 3
S on, Middle street.
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WATCHES ON 1NSTALLMENTS

will sell you Waltham and Elgin watche
lower than any installmept dealer on earth and
make the terms to suit you If you are honest and
square. MCKINNEY the Jsweler, Monu-
uent Square. jsn6dtf
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BICYCLE FOUND.

4 BICYCLE was found on the circus grounds
"A on the evening of August 10th, during the
Forepaugh show. The owner can have the
same by calling at the Deering police station,
after proving property and paying cost Of adj
vertsement. L. M. CLARK,
aug26d6t gfF s@e City Marshal
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FOR SALE-Ocean street, East Deering.
Il house of rooms, half acre good land with
plenty of fruit, apples and Pears. Price $500.
Terms $500 down, balance mortgage now upon
the property (which can remain or be paid.
Must sell. W. H. WALDRON s. CO., 1870 Mid
die street. PSI
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CTRAYED OR STOLEN-A dark bay mare,
= black points, white strip in the face. very
fat forward feet one of them white with bar
shoes, tail quite long but cut square, weight
about 900 pounds. Strayed or stolen from J. r.
Libby's farm at West Buxton, Friday night,
Aug. 27th Any person who will give informa-
ton concerning her, or return her, either to
Mr.. Libbys house, 100 Danforth ST., or at the
farm at West Buxton, will be reasonably rea-
sonably rewarded. j. r. LIBBY. Dol
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GUNNER BoARDERs ar the Elms; a fine
- locality for fishing. cunning, rowing;
pleasant drives and Steamboat excursions;
piazza, aud is sup u d with pure spring water.
For terms, etc.. ad44ess j. B. & F. W. PLUM
MER. Raymond, Me. jly6-8
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FOR SALE-A very desirable house pleasant
ly located at No. 125 Emery st, containing
rooms with all the modern Improvements, heat
with steam and hot air combined A good sized
lot with fruit trees on same. Inquire of A. c.
LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange st. aug304
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GITUATION WANTED as working house
~ keeper, or in a small family where there
are no children. Address A. w.. 26 Spring St.
Dol
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r OST-An open faced gold watch, either ON
Ia Portland & Rochester track between
Woodfords and Ocean street, or from there to
Sawyer street on Ocean street. Chain and
charm attached. Finder please return to j. b.
DRESSER, Woodfords, and be rewarded.
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted unJer this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance.
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WANTED-All persons in want of trunkl
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS
56S Congress street. one door above Shaw,'s
grocery store, as We manufacture our goods
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
DictureS 17-S
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FOR SALE-Elegant suburban residence. 10
rooms and bath; perfect repair steam
heat acres land; one acre orchard; bounded
on streets; full view of Portland, one miles
pass the premises. Price S6OOO W. H. WAL
ORION & CO., 1870 Middle street 2S-1
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WANTED-Ap position in an office Six months
w experience. References sgiven. Address
II. p, this office. 27-1
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FOR SALE-A well established periodical
4 and paper store centrally located on one
OF the best business streets in the city and
DONG good profitable business a fine chance
Inquire OF A. c. LIBBY & CO, AZ IL Exchange
d. roo
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
ltk mortgages. on real estate, stocks, bonds,
and life insurance policies or any good securf
ties. l. P. BUTLER, 4s Exchage street
aug26-4
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MONEY LOANED-Don't borrow money
M from your friends and have them remind
you of it hereafter. | will loan you on your fun
niture, pianos, or other personal property with,
any repaying basis. Address "PIVATH
PARITY p. 0. Box 1888. aug164
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wANTED-sIrUArIuNs

Forty words inserted under this head
enc week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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D0MlNl0N Line.

Royal Mail Steamers-LiverpOoI Ser
vice via LONDONDERRY.
From From
steamers. Montreal. Quebec.
Vancouver. AGug- L. daylight, Aug. To- Q a. m.
scotsman. %, 80. 2 p, m.
Labrador. sept 4, Sept. 8, 8 q. III.
vancouver, 10, 10. 9 a. m.
Scotsman, Oct 2, Z" Oct. 8. ga. m.
RATES OF PASSAGE,
First Cabin. $3.50 and upwards. Return
S1o5 and upwards according to Steamer and
accommodations.
Second Cabin. To Liverpool, London, Lon
donderry and Queenstown, S34 and S36. rs,
Return. S66.75 and 500 according to Steamer
and accommodations.
Storage. To Liverpool London. London
derry. Glasgow. Queenstown and Belfast,
$22. 30 and $3.50, according TO Steamer
Apply to j. B. Heating, 81 1-2 Exchange
street. T. P. McGowan, 41S Congress street, J.
W. Peterson, 2 Exchange street, or David Tor
rance g. Co., general agents, Montreal.
decA diff
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DICYCLEs-I want to buy from $4,000 to s15-
ID 900 worth of Bicycles, new, old and dam
aged pay highest cash price; extra prices paid
for ladies' wheels. A big line for sale. Call or
send postal card to call on you. THE BOS-
TON STORE, All Froe St, Portland Me.
aup9S-4
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II OST-On Beckett, Moody, or Munjoy ST., a
IL ladys small, black leather purse contain
ing small sum OF money and MEMORANDUM
marked with owners name. Finder please
leave at Press Office and be rewarded. Bill
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FOR SALE-At Woodfords, new house of
eight rooms, lot 65x110 it., corner of streets,
eemented cellar, electric lights, fireplace and
bath, everything modern and first class, coy
home, easy terms of payment Apply to
MAINE REAL ESTATE COMPANY, III Ex-
change street. PSI
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SUMMER BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
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Il OR SALE--First class detached 2 ~ story
residence on Avon street for two families;
best built house on the street; steam heat; nice
yard. sun all day; one minute from electrics;
first time offered. good bargain. w, H
WALDRON & CO., 1870 Middle st. 2S-1
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NOTICE-We pay the highest cash prices for
~ household furniture, show cases and store
consignment. GOSS & WILSON, IS Free ST.
301.t
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WANTED-Situat as head clerk OF man
w ager of Drug Store. Sober and COM
petent., II years experience. Best of refer
ence. Address Box 272, Clinton, Me. 26-1
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foR SALE-New room house on Alba ST.,
- D!eerlng, lot is 5Ox10O, sunny side of street;
gay gay Wludows, piazza, cemented cellar, sewer,
throughout; price 81 400; only $500 down. BAL
a aIe ~, ~ per month pays for it. Don't wait.
DALIoN q Co, 47S IL Congress st. 31-1
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FOR SALE-17 acres of land at Morrills Cor
ner; ten minutes walk from Depot on south
westerly side and adjoining the P. & R. Rail-
road and Wilson Farm. w. F. DRESSER, 80
Exchange St., Portland Me. PSI
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FOR SALE-Elegant musical instruments,
pianos, music boxes, Reginas, violins, man
dolins, banjos, guitar, harmonicas comets,
superior violin and banjo strings, popular sheet
music, instruction books, etc. Pianos tuned.
Please call, HALVES, Ala Congress st.
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EOR SALE-At West End, a5two tenement
Il house of fifteen rooms built two years,
everything. in first class condition, large lot,
near electrics, net 1o.per cent investment.
MAINE REAL ESTATE COMPANY, III Ex-
change street. 26-1
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pICYCLE-I have gan Elmore bicycle with
Id Christy saddle bought new this year, that
l would like to exchange for good Camera OF
equal value. Further references, E. c., Preble
ST Civ 261
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EOR SALE-Ladders OF all kinds pole, plank,
4 STEP or extension; the best and strongest
ladders made. R. WESCOTT. l3l Lincoln st.
foot of Myrtle St. lett
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MISCELLANEOUS.

r ADHESION can have the bottom of your
~ dress-slirts brushed, cleansed and rebound
us postal and we will call. SKIRT BIND
ING CO., 307 Cumberland ST., Cor. Elm. 31-1
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WANTED-A working housekeeper. Address
w Box 1902 Gorham, Maine. 23-4
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NOISE TIMERS.

ANY KIND you Wish, Single or split seconds,
$3.50 to $4,000. All warranted. MCKINNEY,
the jeweler, Monument Square. aug12dtf
EOR SALE-Brick house, 2 1-2 story. 10 rooms
4 tenements in perfect repair Sebago and
closets for each, good yard, central location one
minute from post Office Rents $3.50 per month";
w. III. WALDRON s CO., 1870 Middle street.
25-1
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NOR SALE-New house on Pitt ST., Oakdale,
l. contains seven rooms and bath, hot and
cold water, wired Tor electric lights, cemented
cellar sewer. large lot. Will be sold on easy
terms. Apply to CHAS. c. ADAMS, 81 Ex-
change st. aug11d4w
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WANTED a position by young man as ex-
W perenced stenographer and accountant.
Best references. Address A. B. this office.
25-1
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TOR SALE-On High street near Danforth,
two tenement house of fourteen rooms, fine
steel furnace, cemented cellar, in the best of
repair, 1000 So it Of land, large piazza, price
them. Apply to MAINE REAL ESTATE
COMPANY, 121 Exchange street. 26-1
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TOILET.

Forty words Inserted under this head
emo week for 2B cents cash in advance.
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FOR SALE-One Dedarick hay press, nearly
y [lnew and is in good repair. Presses what is
known as pony bale which is very desirable
Will be sold very eheapif called for at once W.
+. DRESSER, 80 Exchange ST., Portland, Me.
25-1
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NOTICE. have nice lot OF rugs which
In 1 will exchange for cast OFF clothing,
being ladies' dresses, gentlemens clothing and
childrens' clothing. 1 pay cash for them If
it is preferred. Send letters or postals to MIR.
or MRS. D'G2OOT. rs Middle street. 27-l
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M-ANTED-Capabl girl. must be good cook.
w None other need apply. No II Dow St.
24-1
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FOR sALE-Fine, large residence :new) on
g; sherwood avenue, Deering Highlands; 10
iHnlsned rooms bath room, open plumbing,
laundry, open fireplace hard wood floors sewer.
oeptago electric lights, hotw heated through
sn nhlshed in cypress, every modern conven-
Co, 47S IL Congress St 81
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RENT-69 Franklin street, rooms, bath
~ room, furnace, cemented cellar, good yard:
rent in good order. Price, S1s. Also Whitney
cottage for sale on Massachusetts Ave. Peaks
Island. Apply 60 FRANKLIN ST. 26-1
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FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash In advance.

EOR SALE-A first class steam laundry,
IL doing business of $40 to $50 per week in
city of 5000 inhabitants. The only laundry
in the place. Sold on account of sickness.
Splendid opportunity for increasing business.
Address c. B., Press Office, Portland Me.
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H. within thirty minutes of picking, finest
quality in the State; order by postal card or
cali and see them growing other vegetables
picked to order EDWARD YOUNG, III
Vaughan street. 31-1
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TOR SALE-The fine litter of st. Bernard
pups exhibited at the New England Fair,
are now on exhibition in the window. of G, d. B.
JOHN A. CLARITY. U. S. Hotel. city. 81
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ITO LET-Pleasant and convenient lower
Il rent of seven rooms and bath room, at 5
Laurel street; house has large yard gas and
cemented cellar. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY &
CO.. AZ IL Exchange street 26--
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VWANTED-A first class order cook Apply
w to d. b. SMITH, Riverton Park. 26-1
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EOR RENTAL upper tenement of eight
Il rooms, with bath, on New State st. In
quire at 800 CONGRESS ST.. room 8. aug13tf