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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08
GEN. CURTIS ANSWERS AMEs.
He Tells His Story Of Fort Fisher.
He Denies Gen. Ames's Statement That He
Was Wounded Nearly an Hour Before
the Final Assault Was Made and De-
clares That Success Was Impossible
Without the Navy.
IN. Y. Sun. J


Gen. Newton M. Curtis, of Oedens-
burg, N. Y, ''the hero of Fort Fisher. %
who was attacked by Gen. Adelbert
Ames, of Massachusetts, in paper which
the latter read on the famous battle of
Fort Fisher at dinner of the Loyal Lee
gion early in February, had an opportu-
nifty to defend himself last night when
more than 600 members of the Loyal Lee
gion gathered at Delmonicos to listen to
his version of the battle, which won for
him SO much glory and honor. Gen.
Curtis told his story of the battle in a
cold, concise fashion. He did not spare
Gen. Ames, and when he had denials to
make OF statements made by Gen. Ames,
ne made them in most emphatic fashion
The members of the Loyal Legion were
decidedly with Gen. Curtis last night.
They gave him an ovation when he rose
to speak, interrupted him dozen times
with cheers, and gathered around, shook
his hand, and congratulated him when
he concluded.
1t will be remembered that Gen. Ames
was guest of the Loyal Legion at it's
February banquet, invited especially to
read paper on the battle of Fort Fisher.
Rather Unexpectedly he criticised Gen.
Curtis's conduct in the battle and virtu-
ally stated that the General had been
wearing honors all these years that did
not belong to him. He intimated that
Gen. Curtis's title, ''the hero of Fort
Fisher" was unearned and undeserved
stated that the famous charge, the lead
ership Of which history credits to Gen.
Curtis, was really led by Capt. Albert
Gallatin Lawrence of his command, and
said that Gen. Curtis, far from engaging
in the final assaults which resulted in the
capture of the fort, had been wounded
and rendered unconscious five hours be-
fore the victory. The L oval Legion was
all in an uproar over Gen. Ames's paper,
and there was a scene when Gen. Curtis
rose and denounced him, referring to him
as "Gen. Ames, with his craven heart. :"
When the excitement had subsidized some
what it was decided to invite Gen. Cur
It's to read paper on the same subject at
the next banquet. Gen. Curtis accepted
the invitation on the spot.
Gen. Ames was not present last night
Gen. Curtis opened his paper with eu-
logy Of the navy, and a tribute to what
he called their splendid work at Fort
Fisher. Gen. Ames attacked the navy.
Gen. Curtis then went on and told
briefly the story of the first expedition
against the fort, which was failure. In
his estimation, he said, the fort could
have been captured then by an assault,
but Gen. Butler called the troops back
after they had landed and made consider
able Roadway. Gen. Butler afterward
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EXCHANGE OF HoUsEs-A family of
IL three adults, living at Wellesley, Mass, the
spend the summer, ana within easy reach of
Boston, wonld like to exchange homes Tor July
and August, with small family living in Port
land. The Wellesley house has 8 rooms and
modern convenlences Land is nearlcnurches rail
way station and electrics. Address EEK
CHANGE" P. o. Box 294 Wellesley, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

WANTED--All persons In want OF trunks
w and bags to call on E. ID. REYNOLDS,
593 Congress street ,one door above shaw,s
grocery s'o tt az we manufacture oir goous
Trunks repaired. Open evenings We frame
pictures fed4-t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EOR SALE OR RENT-Desirable seaside
IL summer cottage with eight rooms and
broad veranda fine bathing and fishing rocks
in front of cottage. Located at eastern end
of Long Island, Casco Bay Landing of
Harpswell Steamboat Co. adjoins property.
Desirable house lots for sale at same place.
+. G. JORDAN, 81 1-2 Exchange ST., Port
land, Me. apr 1873
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

nor SALE-One hundred thousand .chioce
strawberry plants, including Tennessee
prolific, Greenville, Wolverton, Bubach,
IHayeriand, Bedar Wood. Bradywine, Tim
nrell, enormous. Wilson and Candy Prize.
For further particulars address j. L. PAIR
ROTT, Cape Elizabeth, Me- 1913
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w work in a small family, Swedish girl or
one from the Provinces preferred. Apply be-
tween and p. M, at 81 HIGH ST. IL
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WANTED-An elderly widow to act as
W housekeeper in family of two. To care for
invalid Apply at 26S Ia Middle st., upstairs.
IL
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NITUATION WANTED-A young woman
~ would like situation on Cape shore to
care for an invalid or child for the summer.
References given. Address L. M, Press Office
~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

DRY, desirable house lots for sale cheap to
~ any one who will build a good house, near
electric cars, SemiEary and High School; also
~ acres OF land that can be cut into house lots.
will sell alta bargain. A. l.. RICHARDSON,
~ Best st. P. 0. Box AZ. Deering Centre.
2R-4
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by Danish man to
w drive team for private party or work
on farm. Call at S. HANSON'S, SO Ander-
son, st, City. IL
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EOR SALE-honse and lot consisting of
5000 square feet of land, story and half
house and Ontbuidings Oil line of electric
cars, Stevens Plains avenue, Deering Centre.
SON. IL Best St., Deering Centre. P. o. Box
AZ
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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one week for rs cents. cash In advance.
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WANTED at once for our cloak department
~ an experienced saleslady. Apply to
WATSON, MILLER g. co, 488 Congress- St.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

"a in exchange for farm in New Gloucester
80 acres excellent land, large orchard and first
class buildings. Close to depot, school, church,
stores and post office. Will sell cheap for cash.
W. IL. WALDRON & CO., 1870 Middle street.
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Originated in 1910, by the late DR. A. johnson.
satisfied everybody for nearly century. An wSe
use It are ayed at st Its great power it Is
Internal and External 1t cures every form az &
fammation Pleasant to take dropped on sugar for f
colds, coughs, cramps, burns, bruises all soreness
lam ninety one years nae ana nine months old, was
born septeihgeIb 90 nave heena standard
than fifty years. Have found use for it ever ever
since. l have found 1t superior to any other.
Our Book on INFLAMMATION Mailed trr.
The Doctors signature and directions on every hott
Sold by all Price 50 cents Six bottles a. al
LS.JoHESoN q CO. ~ Custom House St, Boston Mas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

4 CHANCE for a live concern. Shoe factory
IA 30x8O it.. two and one half stories, high
terms to the right parties. Address B6a 845,
Bath, Me. aYg I'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EOR SALE-Two fine cottage lots on Loyeitt,s
Hill, Willard; water front, facing the ocean,
fine sandy beach, Sebago water For inform,
alton. apply to the GLOUCESTER, Willard, or
No. z Walker ST.. Portland, or G. H. Cloves
market, Congress ST. 28.2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EARM FOR sALE-Three and half miles
- from the city in Cape Elizabeth on the
npurWlnk road consisting of Al acres good TIL
iiage land and pasrurage, well underdrained,
buildings in good order. For information
inquire Of MRS. ROLFE, on the premises, or
BID. WILLARD, III Commercial street,
7e may5-4
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WANTED.

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one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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FOR SALE-Keelsloop yacht; % IT. 8 inches
= over all, 81 #. water line; outside ballast;
rial and put together in workmanIike manner.
The boat has been used only two weeks and
will be sold very cheap. Enquire of RYAN &
KELSEY, Commercial ST., Portland Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

RENT TO LET-In 8 new house near Pine
- and Bracket streets. convenient modern
modern improvements, Including separate
front door and steam heating apparatus. For
particulars apply Real Estate Office. First Ma
tonal Bank Building. FREDERICK S. VAIL.
Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

WANTED "A chance to do any kind OF re-
w pairs In your heating apparatus by men Of
1884 R. WESCOTT, 131 Lincoln St., foot Of
Myrtle. l9-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

FOR SALE-1 one horse barge; single
horse power with saw, table and belt.
.'Grays;" l one horse wood mower, late style;
new model seed sower: Medium sized steel
plow. Call or address H. 7. SKILLINGS, Il
Free street Portland. Me. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

mr. MANUFACTURERS ATTENTION to an
IM unsurpassed location in Deering close to
Portland, tracks of three railroads adjoin the
and artesan well In perfect condition free from
tax. Will lease on favorable terms. w. II.
WALDRON 4 CO. 1870 Middle street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EOR RENT-The very desirable residence
II No. 80 Carleton street, eight rooms and
painted, and in thorough repair. Apply to
II. I. WHIPPLE, 176 IL Middle street. 81
ITO LET-Large pleasant furnished room
Il with large closet and set BOWL Also
very pleasant small room, well furnished,
at 10 Gray street, between State and Park.
Two LET-At No. 2 Monroe place a down
j. stairs rent of five small rooms with
wood shed. Price $40. If desired a partly
furnished front chamber for So extra.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

WANTED-To purchase or lease, summer
". cottage within eight miles of Portland
near water, Please give full particulars. stat
ing price, etc. Address "MONTREAL," care
Press Office. 81
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PARSONS
PHI. |. S

Best Liver Pill Made
Positively cure biousness and sick headache, liver
and bowel complaints. They expel all Impurities
from the blood. Delicate women find relief from
using them Price % cts; five 81. Pamphlet free.
l. s. johnson e. Co., % Custom House St., Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

ENCYCLOPEDIAS from So. 90 to $50 90 per
~ SET. Encyclopedia Dictionaries and other
books at cut rates. Story of Cuba BY Murat
Halstead, 81. Bagster and oxford Teachers
Bibles, by 3. +. STRICKLAND, 1876 Oxford
ST., Portland, Me. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08
SUMMER BOARD.

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one week for Is cents. cash in advance.
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FOR sALE--We offer one of the best car
= riages IN the city belonging to private FAM
ily;. Royal Queen phaeton used one season.
Sell for half price. Box 10. this office. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

A old fashioned brass warming pam also
"A comfortable rocking chair with mahogany
frame, not yeneered. Will not be sold sepa-
rately reasonable price. Inquire Of F. o.
Bailey g Co, 46 Exchange street. Al
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FOR SALE.

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one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
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nor SALE-At Woodords. on Spring street,
T. two story house and stable. Lot is BOX
100, Sebago, sewer, electric cars, best part of
Deering, Offering for few days for $780,
only 500 down, balance $40 sper month.
DALTON q CO., 47S 1-2 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EHOR SALE-On Great Chebeague Island L ~
story house and barn in first class condi-
tion two acres of land half under cultivation
tgood land), the other half young maple growth,
will be sold cheap If sold soon. Apply to A. X.
LITTLEFIEbD, Great Chebeague Island: or
DAVID PETERSON, Cape Elizabeth. a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EOR SALE-Will be sold cheap, small sloop
Yacht Address E. H. WfNSLOW, care
Portland stoneware Co., Portland. Me. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

HOTEL FOR SALE--The furniture, fixtures
- and good will, together with the lease
of the Harraseeket House, Freeport. Centrally
located at Freeport village; also a nice store to
let In the same block. Address HOTEL, this
office. SO-tf -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

EOR SALE-Stoek and fixture. of small
IL grocery store doing q good cash business:
good reasons for selling and will sell at bar
gain. Inquire at 500 Congress street. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

FOR SALE-A steam laundry at a great sac
- rlfice. Centrally located, doing first class
business. Good reason given for selling For
further particulars inquire at 1856 Congress
street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

WANTED-5o0 stoves to store for the sea-
" son.. We cart them, store them, black
nicely and set up in autumn at reasonable
prices, also storage for pianos, household
goods. carriages in nice clean attics, have 8
separate rooms at low price. HOOPER, SON
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

Nv LEI-Furnlshed summer hotel and fur
= nlshed summer cottage on Mountain diyis-
ION, Name Central. GOSS g. WILSON, Is
IIc0 ouSct. al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

WANTED-The public to know that MIR. P.
" H. Wall, for the past - years with the
Walter Corey Co.. will repair and polish furni-
ture at your. house. Antique furniture a
speciality. All orders promptly attended to.
Send postal to West ST., City 1874
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

No LET-Furnished rent OF rooms and BATH
L steam heat, very Desirable location over,
looking Western Promenade. To let until No
yemper J. Price $50 per MONTH Inquire of
TTENkY >. TRlCKEY, zeal Estate Agent. 121
EAcndngo street. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

FOR SALE-Ladies' bicycle, aluminium rim.
=. one of the best made. As good as new for
less than half its cost. 149 Spring street. 6-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

THE ORCHARDS-A delightful summer
Il house on large farm. scenery unsurpassed.
beautiful shady drives and walks, pure running
water in house, vegetables, berries, cream,
daily mail, piano, etc. Address, MRS SAM'L
DAVIS, No. WATERFORD Me. mav7-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

NOR SALE-A small place containing one
Il acre OF land and fine set of buildings
with stable attached. situated on the Saco road
near Rigby Park and about two minutes walk
from the eIectrics. For further particulars in
quire of A. C. LIBBY g. CO., AZ 1-2 Exchange
street. 10
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

DINE CLAPBOARDS FOR sALE-A large
= lot of pine clapboards for sale from sic. 90
to $40 90 per NJ, delivered in Saco, Biddeford
and the neigeboring towns free of charge.
Also 5-8 and 7s8 box boards finest timber,
etc. DAVID E. RUSSELL. So. WATERFORD,
Me. an1R-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

'o LET-In the new brick house corner of
- - fark and Spring streets, some desirable
rooms at REASONABLE prices. 81
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EOR SALE-Ladders Of all kinds pole, plank,
Il step. or extension; the best and strongest
ladders made. r. WESCOTT, 131 LlncolIi st.
foot OF Myrtle St. l9-f
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ITO LET-Large front room with bay windows.
~ on corner G OF Cumberland and FrankiL-s ts,
NO. 2Ol Cumberland ST., left hand bell Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

wANTED-FEMALE HELP.
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one week for % cents. cash in advance
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10 LET OR FOR .SALE-Fine house. best
residence part OF Congress street, all mod
Tor, az furnished and little used chance sell
dom offered. Address Box 10, this office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

r OOMS-Furnished or unfinished .ensuite
~ OF singiy, with steam heat, open fire
pdace, gas, hot and cold water. 80 High street
oo-nel lIeasant. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

ITO LET-A pleasant upper rent of six rooms
rn,at 1879 Congress street. INQUIRE at
s LhuE BROS, 1874 Fore, or II Hemlock
oMeels. II
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

FOR SALE-To close an estate, Rocky
= Point Cottage, located on the high bluff
overlooking Simonton's Cove and the harbor.
within three minutes walk of the cars together
with stable and $500 square feet OF land For
particulars apply to BRYON d. VERRILL or
10 Real Estate Office, First National Bank
Bnilding, FREDERICK s. VAIL. eli
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-08

FOR RENT-House on Congress stree t, con
- yenient to Longfellow Square, containing
IA rooms ana baths; arranged for two families,
each having seperate steam, heat, etc etc
It'll well adapted for physician. For parti-
culars apply to EWD: M. RAND. or to Real
Estate Office. First National Bank Binding.
FREDERICK S. VAIL Al
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enc week for 90 cents cash In advance.

TO LET-Lower fiat new house. IS Central
avenue, Deefing Centre, rooms. bath, 2
large pantries, best location i'll Deering, hot and
S water, sewer and heat, cemenfed cellar,
i ias tor garden. finished in cypress and hard
Wooo noors. Must be seen to be appreciated.
heht $500. None but responsible parties
n nee, T. apply. PORTLAND TINWARE CO.,
loo CroSs street. IL
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WANTED-Bright young men to prepare for
W examination soon to be held in Portland
post-office for Clerks and Carriers. Particulars
about all government positions free of
NATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE .INSrI-
TUTE, Washington, ID. c. 1t Sat
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r OST-A small memorandum book with a
IL red cover Finder will confer a favor by
leaving 1t at PRESS OFFICE. IL
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-11

Be it ordained by the city council of
the city of San Antonio as follows:
That IAN ordinance providing for the
guarding of certain distractions in
public streets, alleys, avenues. or plaz
Zas of the city, regulating the dura-
ton of such Instructions, and requir-
ing the repairs of the portions of
streets, alleys, avenues, plazas, or
public streets, alleys, avenues, or pla-
squares so INSTRUCTED under prescribed
penalties" adopted August II, 1897, be
and the same is hereby amended so as
to read as follows:
Section l. 1t shall be the duty of ev-
cry person or corporation who shall
lawfully, cause to be made any hole,
trench, excavation, or mound, or en-
bankment or other obstruction in any
public street, alley, avenue, plaza or
square of this city, in the course of any
work lawfully done therein by such
person or corporation and it shall like
wise be the duty of the president and
also of the superintendent or manager
of any corporation, to carefully guard
of cause to be guarded such hole,
trench, excavation, mound, embank-
ment, or other obstruction, while the
same may exist and not to suffer the
same to remain there beyond the time
reasonably sufficient for the compile
ton OF such work in addition to the time
reasonably SUFFICIENT for the removal
of the obstruction, and to repair the
portion of such street, alley, avenue,
plaza or square, so as to restore the
same to it's condition just previous to
the making of such obstruction within
such time after the completion of such
work as may be reasonably sufficient
for such repair.
Section 2. Every person or corpor-
alton and president, superintendent or
manager of corporation violating any
provision of section of this ordinance
| shall be guilty of an offense and upon
conviction thereof before the recorder
shall be punished by fine of not less
| than TWENTY-FIVE nor more than two
| hundred dollars.
Section 8. Each day that such OBJ
struction shall be suffered to remain be-
yond the time reasonably sufficient for
| the completion of such work in addi-
ton to the time reasonably sufficient
| for the removal of such obstruction;
and each day of failure so to repair the
portion of such street, alley, avenue,
plaza or square so INSTRUCTED after the
| expiration of such time after the COM
pletion of such work as may be reason
| ably sufficient for such repair, shall
constitute a separate offense.
! Passed and approved this Sth day of
! November, 1897.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN,
| Attest: Mayor.
| THEO VINKE
! City Clerk. 1l-lO-1Ot