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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
Spanish Victories.

Havana, February 20.-The usual re-
ports of government victories over the
rebels were published today. According
to these, Gen. Hernandez velasco, Col.
Recio and Commander Luis Lazo Of the
Aaturias and Alfonso Booze forces, def eat
ed insurgent bands at Galaln, Luis
and Dayaniguas, all Of which are in the
province of Pinsr del Rio, which Captain
G eneral Weyler has officially declared
to be "pacifed. The report states that
ten rebels were killed in the three en-
gaeements, among the dead being Gap
tain Nayarrete, IN ex-bandit. The troops
destroyed four prefeoturas, a hospital
and 60 horses. Their loses were only two
wounded, a commander and sergeant.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
FlREMEN'S MUSTER.


Portland is to see a regular ole
fashioned fremen's muster next summer
The old hand tubs will be here and the
veterans Of the hand tub days will be on
hand 60 "brake her down The gather
ing is announced in the following circu'
lar letter which has just been sent out
oy MIR. Frank B. Moody of Deering. Sec
rotary OF the Maine State Firemen's AS
sociation:
Wcodfords, Ms. Feb. 20, 1897.
To tine Firemsn of Maine:
tfentlemen AS you are doubtless
aware, there was organized on January
2Cfb, 1897, an association TO be known as
the Maine State firemen's Association,
the object of which, as you will zee by
the constitution, is to form an Organiza-
ton of the fremen of the State of Maine,
for the mutual benefit and protection OF
its members, and the establishment of q
fund for tue relief Of dTelnen who may be
injured in the line of duty, as we'll AS to
establish harmony of action, insure pros
perity and SUCCESS and promote the best
interests of the iiTemen of Maine. also to
assist in the cultivation of that spirit OF
fratarnal fellowship as will make our as
ISOLATION one with power for good. II
yention and teid dag in Portland some
time during the month of August next,
the exact date of which you will be in.
formed later. At this convention, one
day will be devoted to the transaction OF
such business AS may come before 1t, IN
cluding the rsading and discussion of
some highly interesting papers pertain
ing to the fire seFyiee, the display and
exhibition of fire department. supplies and
new appliances. The second day ii ia
proposed to devote to regular old time
races, truck exhibitions, coupling con-
tests. etc., full particulars Of which will
be sent you as soon es programme 1e
completed and date decided upon. You
are notified thus early in the season as
we wanG you to lay the matter before
your company, and ask for their co-ouer-
alton; every fireman in the state is elig-
ibls for mem hership, as you will sea by
Article vi. Of the Constitution. Doubt
less every city and town in the State will
lie represented here rs that time, and ii
is our desire that you send as many men,
beTs of your department as you can, thus
insurinq that the first convention of the
Maine State Firemen's Association will
be an unqualified success. Will you
kindly interest yourself in this matter
and cRuse this to be known to as many
members of your department as possible,
that they may prepare themselves to at
tend this uleating, as we oan assure them
that the visit will not only result In pro-
fit to the municipality which they serve,
by AN increased knowledge, letter fitting
them for their duties of fire fighting,
but will be source of much pleasure to
themselves.
Respectfully yours,
FRANK B. MOODY, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
The Charity Ball.

All who can should attend the Charity
ball to be given under the auspices Of
the grocery, fish and provision clerks at
City hall. Monday evening, March 1st.
A fine entertainment will be given from
to O'Clock by some of the best local
talent, to De followed by choice oder Of
dances. The proceeds of the ball will be
devoted entirely to charity and it is
hoped that the citizens Of Portland will
turn out in full force and help to swell
the fund as large as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
TO LET.

Forty words inserted under thts head
one week for 2s cents cash I'm advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
Successful Opening of the Boston Bicycle
Show,

Show.
Boston. February 2O.-The opening of
tie New England cyola show at Me
ohanios building tonight was made I'M
Ger the most faVora BILE auspices and the
large attendance bsspeaks a most SUCCESS
full business during the coming week.
There were many dealers present. There
were also many noted riders seen among
the crowd in attendance. The cycle
show occupied both of the large halls
and every foot of available space in each.
One Of the most interesting features in
connection with the opening was the ban
quet rendered by the Boston Cycle Board
of Trade to the representatives Of the
western and eastern press. The banquet
was served at the Cnpley Square hotel
and the western press was represented by
WA. Fl. Seward of the Referees, Mr..
Hannaford Of Cycling Life and Louis
Geiler of the Wheel. There were many
well known and prominent wheelmen
connected with the eastern and local
press. Press Agent John G. Kerrison
presided as toastmaster and after an ex-
csIlen6 menu had been disposed of, he
introduced Secretary Morrill, who ex-
tended greeting to the members OF the
press, following which he gave a brief
resume of the circumstances which led to
tie formation Of the Boston Cycle Board
If frade Mr. Hannaford, Mr.. Leach
and others also made brief remarks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
Arrest of an Amazon.

A woman named Miller WAS arrested at
the foot Of Exchange street about $50
O. clock Saturday night and the fight she
put up would have put many pugilists to
shame. Ii took two policemen to get her
into the patrol wagon and after she got
into the station she made things pretty
lively for the other inmates of of the
city's free lodging house.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
Cbarged with stealing a Horse,

Biddeford, February 20.-The trial of
B. Frank stevens, the peddler arrested
at Carthage, Wednesday, charged with
the larceny of horse from saco stable
keeper, was again postponed today. ow-
ing to the absence Of the states chief
personal recognizancs till Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
Promenade Concert and Coffee Party.

The tenth grand promenade concert
ana coffee party of the st. Patrick S
Conference of ST. Vincent de Paul soci-
ETY., will take place at City hall next
Wednesday evening. There will be an
orchestra concert at 730 o'clock. Grand
served in Reception hall.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
The Death Rate,

There were eighteen deaths in Port
land during the week which ended Satur-
d.5Y neon. The deatha were due to can
cfr, cerehral hemorrhage, commissions,
diphtheria, heart disease "a, inarasmus
(2) phthisis (2), pneumonia az, scarlet
feYer, seni1jty (2), uraemia.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

NOR SALE-Musical instruments. Dull
Il times, but Halves has such bargains in
elegant musical instruments that customers
will patronize him tor pianos. music boxes,
violins, banjos, guitars, mandolins, har-
montcas, comets, claronets, superior violin
books, music rolls and everything in the
music line Please call. HAYES, No. Ala
Congress street. 31-4mos
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

The total number CT arrests for the
week ending Saturday night was 4S, of
which 81 were for drunkenness, fast
driving, truancy. two for ARRAY, and two
for uttering obsence words.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
IL VASCULAR Rheumatism Promptly RI
Iieyed

NJ. j. K. Holton, a well known fur
dealer OF Oxford, Pa. says he sometimes
suffers with muscular rheumatism, aud
while having one of the most painful at
ticks, he called at w. 7. ]. Browns drug
store and Mr.. Brown advised him to try
Chamberlain Pain Balm, he did SO, and
II gave him Immediate relief. Pain Balm
is also recommended for rheumatism by
Mr.. L ". heeier OF Luthers Mills, Pa,
who has used it and found it to be an ex-
cellent remedy. If troubled with rheu-
matism give it tri3l. 1t is certain to
relieve the pain as soon rs applied, and
its continued use viii effect cure. For
sale at S. and 80 cents a bottle by Fl. P.
S. Goold' s drug store, 81 Congress street,
Portland, and K. 5. Raymond, Cumber-
land Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
AEenn:ader Of Army Life.

Mr.. Lou Smith. editor o. the CONNER
cial, Meyersdale, Pa, says: "A chronic
diarrhoea that returns at frequent inter-
yals, as a reminder Of army life, has been
eny than any other l have ever used. 1t
possesses trae merit For sale by II. p.
S.Goold's drug store, 5T7 Congress street,
IPort,and, and K. S. Raymond, Cumber-
an Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

The Portland Sunday Times may be
obtained in connection with the PRESS
or $3.50 year in advance, or for Is
cents a month, for both papers, by mail
on delivered by carrier.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-A grocery business in a Maine
town, established 80 years; finely located,
large farming trade In connection with village
trade. good clean stock and best of goods
ticulars address BUSINESS, box 3S1 Bruins
wick, Me. feb4-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE--At reduced price, furnished
house with piano and entire island (be-
tween two and three acresl. called Pumpkin
Mob" including two row boats; six minutes
from Evergreen Landing, Peaks Island. BEN
JAMIN SHAW. 81 10 Exchange street.
17-j
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-Cisterns. tanks; fish drums, all
kind; 8, 10 buckets; barrels, 8, 10. 10, 20
gal. molasses kegs. Work of ali kind made to
order. RAWsON, LOMBARD s. CO., Coopers,
No. Central street, Portland. feb3-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-Men to prepare for approaching
W internal revenue, customs railway mail
and other examinations soon to be held in Port
land Full particulars as to dates, salaries, ect..
free of National Correspondence Institute, End
National Bank Building, Washington, d. c.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-Air-tight weather strips for
II doors and windows. Now Is your time
to order them 1t keeps out the cold in the
tongue and groove, no rubber to pull off. All
orders left 81 Cross street will be attended. to.
L. C. BLAISDELL. 294
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-A second hand furnace in good
condition, suitable for heating one flat or
small house. Apply "a HIGH ST.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS

will sell you Waltham and Elgin watches
lower than any installment dealer on earth, and
make the terms to suit you if you are honest and
square. MCKINNEY the Jeweler, Monu-
ment Square. 1an6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

COR sALE-A nice 21s story house of 8
Z rooms and bath. pleasantly located near
Carleton and Congress streets. having steam
heat, sunny exposure. etc. Price low to a cash
buyer. For particulars apply to Real Estate
Office, First National Bank Building FREDER-
lex S. VAIL. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-Young man, American, 20 to rs
w years of age in a first class business il.
this CITY, Address with real name and refer
ences, No. 1913, Press Office. POL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

Anheuser Busch-Brewing Assn.
recommends the use Of the greatest of
all tonics, "Malt-Nutrine," and guaran-
tees the merit claimed for it. For sale
by all druggists
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

nor SALE-A convenient and pleasantly To-
l. Gated cottage on Great Diamond Island. is
furnished piped for water. and has excellent
drainage. Address MRS. e. H. HOLLAND P.
o. Box 49, Watervils Me. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
TO LET.

ROOMS in Hanson block, corner Congress
~ and Oak streets. now occupied by Mr., A.
M. Wentworth in suite also rooms now occu-
pied by Mr.. j. P. Wheelwright in same block;
all over 548 and $50 Congress street. mp one
flight. Will be let March /, about Inquire of
room No. 8. feb17dtt
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-Two ladies, "a teachers at the
W New York dress cutting school, also spec
ial inducements to ladies who wish to learn to
cut and make their own dresses without serving
term. Call 519 Congress ST., under Gilbert'S
dancing academy. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
STORES TO RENT.

Stores Nos. ! to Central wharf re-
Gently occupied by c. A. Weston 81
Co., suitable for grocery or other business,
| in fine order and have an electric elevator
and heated with hot water; have good rail-
road track and dock facilities. Enquire at
No. 10 Central Wharf. VIM. R. WOOD.
novo0dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
WANTED-AGENTs.

ADY AGENTS WANTED-Odorless Fry
IL ing Oven and Grease retainer for tile
kitchen, No odor or grease. Every sample
sells two. Pocket sample sent for 25c free.
LOW, Stove Dealer. lMiddlstown, Conn. Send
for circular. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents cash In advance
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-To buy farm. Write stating
w price. location and what advantages it
offers. Address S. S., care OF Portland Daily
Press. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

"ANTED--AM persons In want OF trunks
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
500 Congress street lone door above Shaw S
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We franc
pictures fed4-6
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

MONEY LOANED-On furniture, pianos.
M horses, CARRIAGES and farm stock, without
removal: also mdse. in storage, bicycles, diam.
onds. stocks. bonds insurance policies and End
mortgages of real estate. strictly confidential,
easy repaying basis, PRIVATE PARTY. P.
q hox 1898 1922
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for Is cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-We can give employment to Anew
w men for month, or permanently. business
established nearly forty years, liberal pay pleas
ant work. salary weekly, experience not neces-
sary. Address c. BOX 81. North Pownal. Me-
1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

r OST--Between Aug. % and Oct 14th. Black
IL Russian leather breast pocket book con-
tanning insurance receips and other papers and
letter addressed to A. s. Guerber, 1 II Broadway,
New York Finder please leave same at Press
office and receive reward. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

have had scrofqla in my neck and an swollen n
Lambs Esfoma for the blood, did so and am
entirely cured. | can recommend the medi-
clnes. MRS. NELLIE WARD, Cherryheld,
Me. 20-i
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

no LET-To single gentleman, a very large,
= desirable front room, in private family,
ences required. Inquire at "a PINE ST.
jan14 If
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR RENT-Desirabie room corner Middle
i and Pearl Streets, I'd floor. containing
about 5000 square feet; also large room Sd
elevator and power if required. Enquire OF
STORER BROS, or B. F. HARRIS, 4s Ex-
change Streets. 1I-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for % cts. in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOUND-On Sunday, Feb. IA, Masonic
L charm The owner can have it by proving
property and paying for this advertisement.
WILLIAM X. NEAL, So Exchange street.
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
WANTED.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for AZ cents. cash in advance.

WANTED have plenty of competent help
w for hotels or private families, restraints
or boarding houses: those desiring help should
call Immediately at MRS. PALMER S emplol-
ment office, 399 1-2 Congress st. Good help
also wanted every day. 221
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-This is free and glorious coun-
Il try and people who cannot afford to pay
the prices they ask for boots, shoes and rub
bers down town have perfect right to buy
any Kind they want at FISHERS Shoe Store,
corner York and Bracket streets. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

MONEY TO LOAN--On first or second
4IA mortgages on real estate personal
property, stocks bonds, or any good col
lateral securities. Inquire of A. @. LIBBY ~
CO., 424 Exch ange street. 3o-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-Ladies to call and see the best
w boot in the city for ST.. in button and
lace. Mems 81 enamel shoes for 81 80. Mems
lace shoes for S1.25. Children's button boots
for % cents. Misses button boots 40 cents.
1919 Middle street, head of Plum street. POL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-Large single and double horse
sleds, very low, also household goods, con-
sisting of stoves, carpets, chamber sets, organs,
oil paintings watches. diamonds. etc. Room
oxford Bl'dg., 1856 Middle st. POL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

. ial for ceilings they will last as long as the
building stands, they are much handsomer and
more durable than plastering; put up easily E.
WIN. II. SCOTT & CO., 29-31-33 Union 81; SafE
land, Me. lo-i
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

ITO LET-An upper and lower rent containing
and rooms each, in a modern house
having bay windows large yard with sunny ex-
posture, cemented cellar, etc. Prices to good
desirable tenants only $12 and s13. Apply to
Real Estate Office, First National Bank Build
ing, FREDERICK s. VAIL. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

ITO LET-Very comfortable winter rooms
with board at IA Spring st. 25-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

DEAL ESTATE and mortgages. Houses
IA bought and sold. Money 70 ioah' ALyIN
b. JORDAN, 47S1a Congress street. lI-l
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
wANTED-sITUATIUNs.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for go cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

M OR SALE-KOcK maple and yellow DITCH
L wood for open fires, extra NICE A. d.
MORSE, 23 Plum ST. Telephone 5O-2. 1871
NOR SALE-A nice story brick residence,
L Containing IL rooms and bath, with ali
modern improvements and in splendid repair,
located between State and High Sts.. near
Deering St., price $500. Apply to Real Estate
1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
FOR SALE,
Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for 25 cents. cash in advance

EOR SALE OR TO LET-A modern room
IL cottage. with shed and boathouse, having
and located near power house Knightville;
fine opportunity to secure a cosy little house.
at a very moderate price. Apply to Real Es,
VAIL. POL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EUROPEAN TRAVEL--A Wellesley graduate
IL who has travelled abroad is organizing
nrivafe party for the summer of '97. Number
limited. Address Box 100, Woodfords
feb1O-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

WANTED-5Oo, 900 #. of hard wood boards
w 3S inch thick, delivered at Westbrook
Junction. for which the highest cash price will
be paid. For particulars see or address c. f.
Scammon, superintendent at the factory at
Norris corner. CHARLES FOSTER. 1922
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

EOR SALE-Suburban residence, IL story
L French roof, IS rooms, 2 families, steam
heat, 81 900 feet high land, large stable, extern
sive views. fine orchard and variety small
fruits One minute from Deering electrcs,
great bargain. w. H. WALDRON & CO., $50
Middle street. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

MRS SUSIE c. HUGHES of South Portland.
1H teacher of Vocal music. Post Office adj
dress Cash's Corner. South Portland. Mrs
Hughes refers by permission to Mr.. ". H.
Stocknriage. feo4 I'm
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22

TITO LET-Lower tenement In house rear of 26
Chestnut street below school house;
rooms; ring right hand bell I'LL
The Press., 1897-12-09

The home reading circle will meet with Mir. and Mrs. Peel on Tuesday evening, December 21st.
 David Belcher died very suddenly at his home last Friday afternoon of pneu- monia. He was sick only four days MT. Belcher was born and lived here the greater part of his life. He leaves wife and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Hanna and Mrs. Frederick Smith, both of Stafford vile. The funeral was held in the Con- gregational church on account of his wife, who is i'll with pneumonia.
 The young people of the Congregational church will present the three-act drama, entitled "The Squire's Daughter" this evening at the Congregational vestry, with the following cast of characters: Squire Hawkins, member of congress, Josiah Brown, from the country, Ed Harrington A'''f' ''0''' HUI 'e ''"N - Vii punnam. Fred Dudley, a lawyer, Ed Swift. Francois, descendant of Napoleon, Mrs. Hawkins, head of the family. . Stella Brown, able to take care of herself,
 Miss Madge Andrews. Lila Hawkins, the squire's daughter, Admission, 20c; children, 10c. Doors open at z; commence at 7.45.
The Press., 1897-12-09
COVENTRY.

Willie Strong, long identified actively both with the grange and Christian En- deavor Society, has removed to Broad Brook.
 Miss Mary Palmer of Holland gave the Endeavor Society on Sunday evening an interesting and profitable talk about South Africa and the work of the Huguenot seminary at Wellington there. Miss Pal mer was there as instructor seventeen years.
 The Christian Endeavor Society has al- so had it's semi-annual election with this result: President, Mrs. M. L. Kingsbury; vice-president, Newell A. Hill record ing secretary, Miss F. J. Kingsbury cor responding secretary, the Rev. H. R. Hoisington; treasurer, John E. .Kingsbury; organist, Mrs w. c. Haven.
 Coventryl Grange held it's election of officers Thursday: M., H. B. Pomeroy i; O., William c. Haven lecturer, Andrew Kingsbury; s., Walter Haven; A. s., John E. Kingsbury; chaplain, Rev. H. R. Hoisington; treasurer, O. c. Hall !; secretary, Mrs. l.. J. Loomis G. K., Howard Kingsbury Ceres, Mrs. Flora Hail; Pomona, Mrs. Lucy Haven Flora, Mrs. Hamilton Pomeroy; l.. A. L., Miss Fanny Kingsbury. The past year of grange work has been in American history furnishing both pleasure and profit to | those engaged in the course of study. South Coventry.
 Mrs. O'Brien, who resided in the lower village, died last week Wednesday.
 South street school re-opened Monday. L. E. Parker, substitute teacher, is in charge.
 Miss Bessie A. Parker returned to Torrington, Monday. The fall term oi her school is to close Dec. F, when she will have two weeks vacation.
 Mrs. w. L. Higgins and Mrs. Sylvester had an unpleasant experience coming from Willimantic last week Wednesday Their horse was taken with collie, whe1 obliged to come home by an other con veyance.
 The chicken-pie supper given by the grange was financial success. Sever pies were furnished. Twenty cents ad mission, with or without supper wal charged, and twenty five dollars were taken. A bus load of young people chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. Brigham Spaulding, came from Willimantic
 Storrs Ford, for many years residen of this village, died December 1st, afte a long illness. MT. Ford was a farmer b, occupation, owning farm a mile out o the village and driving there each day during the growing season, until ill healtf | obliged him to discontinue his work. H, was constant attendant of the Congre gational church so long as he was able t, attend religious services. He leaves { widow, two daughters and one son, al married and having families. [From another correspondent.)
 Charles Lathrop has moved into Mir Ford's house.
 Eugene Tracy expects the new vince for his shoddy mill this week. Tracy's new store house is finished ant there is faint rumor in the air, that i will be dedicated with dance.