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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
A Sure Something for Nothing.

The only time we ARE sure that our
readers getS something for nothing ia
when those whU are siok or out of health
accept the great offer of free consultation
by letter of DR., Greene, "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass, who is beyond doubt the
most famous successful physician in
curing disease. You can write DR..
Greene about your case and he will send
you his opinion, advice and fully ex.
plain your disease free. If you follow
his directions a cure is sure.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The adoption Of q CITY charter IL being
constantly agitated and special town
meeting viii probably be called in refer
ence to the same.
close this week at the Peoples church,
and series will be held at the Bethany
church
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

The Atkinson Furnishing Co. are to
offer their stock Of 1897 goods at special
prices for the coming week. The goods
are in the latest style aud have not been
in the store over week SO that every
thing is fresh and clesn. few of their
prices are given In today's issue
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
WIT AND WISDOM

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castorii
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EOR sALE-The BUSINESS Of a well estab.
lished practicioner IN Chlropody ana
the profession, valuable opportunity is offer
ed. as the patronage of the office is annually
increasing. For information apply to BENJA-
and Middle streets. b-1
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FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this heat
ONE week for s5 cents. cash in advance

BSOR sALE-Sea View Cottage with complete
L furnishings of house, The electrics Will run
advance in price, hard to find more beautiful
grove OF acres, with full view of the ocean.
This property is offered at a great bargain If
purchased soon. l. P. BUTLER. 48 ~ Ex-
change st. 80
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

I,HE Apollo Harp. The ublime concen-
u tration of musical effect, with possibili
ties unsurpassed by any stringed instrument
ogy'' to "Oh Susanna, Don't You Cry for
Me- easily played by any person. For
sale by HALVES, Ala Congress street 23-4
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Posted.

"Who was Ananias, PAP"
"I believe he was the leader of the op.
position to George Washington. Truth
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

NOR SALE-Elegant 8 storied brick resi- dence
L IL rooms and bath. with every. modern
Improvement, one of the most desirable loca-
ed must be examined to be appreciated, price
$1,000. W. H. WALDRON s. CO., $50 Middle
street OIL
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

Hundreds of precious little ones owe
their lives to DR.. Thomas Electric Oil,
the sovereign cure for Group aud all
other throat or lung diseases.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

1OR SALE-We shall sell at Public Auction
+ at our rooms 18 Free street, Saturday.
Feb. 8. at 80 a. M. by order of the mortga-
gee. two double sleighs and one gray wolf
| robe. Property now on exMDltlon. GOSS &
| WILSON AuctioneerS, OIL
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INOR SALE-Received fine lot OF German
can and Cuban parrots, one ring tail monkey
tame and very playfnl,) cages OF all kinds,
seeds and sundries steady on hand. FRED
BROMBY, 45o Congress street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

E5OR SALE-Coasting schooner Lizzie Will
L liams. Now ready fo- sea. Price, $3.50
cash. 10 it. long, 90 it. wide, it. hold and
is IS tons For full particulars address.
SCHOONER LIZZIE WILLIAMS, Kenne-
bunkport, Me. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EOR SALE-Exclusive territory for the best
L and only practical dishwasher ever offered
to the public. Made in four different sizes,
family, boarding house. restaurant and hotel.
VIII wash perfectly in one minute all the
dishes 1t will hold. It's merits fully proved.
Every lady wants one. The best chance to
make money that has been offered for years.
Great saver for hands, OF time ana dishes. VIII
demonstrate all we claim to your satisfaction If
YOU will call at ~ IL Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EOR sALE-A lot .of land containing about
four acres with dwelling house,
shed and stable connected; situared . in
Linlington, 312 miles from depot;
on stage road; near post Office; boating
and fishing in the vicinity; desirable for summer
residence For terms, etc. address ANGIE NJ
OkCUTT, Z. Denmark, Me. 2-1
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RI. REV. HENRY A. NEELY,

Protestant Episcopal bishop of Maine,
talked freely and sloquently in regard Co
the matter at his residence on State street
yesterday morning. The bishop was just
reading the wise words of Bishop Potter
OF New York, applicable to the situation,
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

TaOR SALE-Modern house Of 10 rooms and
Z bath, located in western part of city con-
venient to Promenade; heated by steam ex-
posed plumbing. bard wood floors, open fire
have bay windows. etc., etc. Owing to unfore-
seen circumstances it is now on the market.
Apply to Real Estate Office, First National
Rank RuiIdjng. FRED'K s. VAIL 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

mob SALE--Cisterns. tanks; fish drums. all
4 kind; 8, 10 buckets; barrels, 8, 10. 10, 20
gaI. molasses kegs. Work of ali kind made to
order. RAWSON, LOMBARD & CO., Coopers,
No, Central street, Portland. feb8-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EOR SALE-Air-tight weather strips for
l. doors and windows. Now is your time
to order them. 1t keeps out the cold In the
winter. dust Ia summer. These strips are .
tongue and groove, no rubber TO pull of. All
orders left 81 Cross street VIII be attended, to.
T. C. BLA1SDELL. 20-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EOR sALE-A grocery business in a Maine
town, established so 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. feD4r4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

r OST-A feather boa, either in Portland OF
IL between Portland and Westbrook Sunday
night Jan. 3lst The finder will be rewarded
BY leaving at Press Office or store of c. b.
WOODMAN, Westbrock. 81
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FOR RENI-Centrally situated near COM
merclal ST., second or third floors. large
adjacent to steam power. BENJAMIN SHAW.
81 IL Exchange St. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

FOR RENT-Cottage OF rooms and bath,
pleasantly situated in western part OF the
CITY, near the line of electrics. BENJAMIN
SHAW, b1 1-2 Exchange ST, Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

NOE RENT-Store with basement, on Middle
- between Exchange and Plum SITS; In
thorough repair and ready for immediate oc-
cupancy Store has floor space of about 1000
sq. It. BENJAMIN SHAW, 81 IL Exchange
oC- al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

EsOR SALE-MusacM instrum enAs. Dull
Il tiDes, but Halves has such bargains in
elegant nnuscial Instruments that customers
will patronize him tor pianos, music boxes,
victims, banjos, guitars, mandolins, har-
monicas, comets, claronets, superior violin
books, music rolls and everything in the
music line Please call. HAWES', No. 414
Congress street. S14moS
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
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. ian6df
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
STORES TO RENT.

Stores Nos. to Central wharf re-
Gently occupied by G. A. Weston &
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.
nov50dtf
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nor RENT-On High street. near Congress.
IL sunny upper rent of rooms and bath;
having cemented cellar, large yard. etc, etc.
Price moderate to desirable family. For
particulars apply at once to Real Estate ONCE,
First National Bank Building. FREDERICK
s. VAIL, 5-l
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DRINTER WANTED AT ONCE-As fore
i man newspaper and job office. Must be a
first-class printer and competent to manage
help. Big inducement to right party willing to
purchase an interest. Send references. z. Y.
X, care Press. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

"ANTED-AlI persons In want OF trunks
w and bags to call on E. d. REYNOLDS.
593 Congress street ,one door above Shaw's
grocery store, ae Wo manufacture our goods
and car therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures fed4-5
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
TOILET.

Forty words Inserted under thts head
one week for 25 cents cast, IN advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

SITUATION WANTED--By two GIRLS one as
- cook the other as second girl. Apply
REAR IT RRACKETT ST. 2-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

GITUATION as night Waterman by a temper
y ate and reliable man. Upwards of twenty
boilers. Best of references. Address NIGHT
WATCHMAN, this office. 5-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

WANTED-By pivate family, a thourough-
w ly competent cook; first class wages
State where can be interviewed. Address S.
box 1719. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

DEAL ESTATE IN MAINE-Houses lots
III and farms bought sold, exchanged and let,
rents col lected and property cared for. SUI
burban and seashore property q specially. s.
Nj. WATSON, Alb Congress st., Portland, Me.
Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

MRS. SUSIE c. HUGHES Of South Portland,
MI teacher Of Vocal music. Post Office ad-
dress Cash's Corner. South Portland. Mrs.
StOckbridge. feb4 I'm
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

Mooney TO LOAN--On first OF second
V1 mortgages on real estate personal
property, stocks, bonds, or any good coll
lateral securities. Inquire of A. @. LIBBY 81
CO., 423 Exch ange street. 30-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
wANTED-FEMALE aELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for a5 cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

WANTED-To show you the large line of
w Trouserings we make to order Tor $500
and So 90 during dull season. These are heavy
weight all wool goods that have been 81, SIS
and SO until this weeks sale. WIN. M. LEIGH
TON, junction of Federal and Middle SITS,
Monument Square. 5-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

FOR. SALE ALE, A second hand furnace in good
small house. Apply ~ HIGH ST.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

THO LET-In Deering light sunny room fit for
= office or Or shop, $500; also six-room
dwelling, $40; both very central on Forest
avenue at Woodfords. FRANK w. SPAR
ROW, No. Arlington ST., Woodfords. Ri
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wANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

ITO LET-Tenement of or Z rooms with
L bath. hot and cold water; hot water heat;
sun all day. 254 B STREET. near Union
Station. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

RIO LET-To single gentleman, a very large,
1 desirable front room, in private family,
ences required. Inquire at "a PINE ST.
jan14u
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

pEADER WANTED-A young man or boy
4N wanted to read to gentleman evenings.
Apply to H. P. S.sGOOLD'S, corner Congress
and Green street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

THO LET-Very comfortable winter rooms
with board at "a Spring st. 254
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for rne week for 25 cts. In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

yVANTED-By a private family an exper-
w fenced second girl Address stating
where can be seen. S. box 1913. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

WANTED-Ladies to call and see the best
w boot in the city for 81, in button and lace
Mems Congress and lace shoes for S1.25.
Children's button boots 25 cents. Misses but
ton boots 40 cents. 1919 Middle street head OF
Plum street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

COKE The price Of coke will be advanced
v from this date, one cent bushel, making
1t eight cents at the works, and ten cents deliv-
consumption which exceeds the production.
PORTLAND GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
Feb g. 1897, 6-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

VXTANTED-Woman to go to the country to
wv do general house work. Address z.
this office. 23-tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

IAt DISlIOp uIu Soy 10 gEHtrHI WY,
however, that the selfish action and os-
tentatious display of parvenues and
many modern men of wealth simply
tended to widen the unhappy breach be-
tween the classes aggravating the suffer-
ings and increasing the agitation and
unrest Of the poor
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-08

MONEY TOILOAN-On 1st and I'd mortgages,
M real estate, old limo life insurance com
panies and good collateral security. Notes dis
counted, favorable terms. W. p. CARR, Room
6, Oxford Bldg. 1876 Middle st. febS-4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05
an EuRopnAN Wan cLorp.

The war cloud which has hung over Eu-
rope for many years threatening to burst
at any moment. carrying Widespread de-
hruc,ion in IT'S course. looks blacker than
ever just at this time. Notwithstanding the
fact that The big powers are secmingly
anxious TO maintain the peace.
IL Greece refuses to comply with the do
mands Of thu powers tho latter must in
g'orlously back down and lose the prestige
Of concert OF action, II, indeed they escape
the ridiculc of Europe The majority OF
them viii doubtless insist upon using
force against Greece and In that even,
Great Britain and Italy viii likely drop
out Of tho combination. The people OF
Great Britain and the massea OF Italy
strongly symputhizc with Greece. 4 storm
of popular indignation would almost over
whelm the British and Italian cabinets
were they to sanction actual war againat
the Greeks. The dispatches YESTERDAY in
timated that Greeces refusal to accede 10
the demands OF the powers would compel
Great Britain to offend Russia and Ger
many by refusing to be party TO the
forcible measures which the car and EN-
peror william would attempt to use against
the Greeks. Then the war cloud would In :
deed look threatening Not to 20 ahead now
VIII be seen. therefore, that affairs on the
other side OF the water constitute an eN.
tremoly delicate and dangerous situation.
The strong probability is that serious
conflict VIII yet result from tho nrcspnt n, .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05
SOME po POS chi r

The cost Of cremating a body In France
| u only francs.
The vatican contains EOS staircases and
| HOO different rooius.
| Eight eggs In every dozen consumed In
England are imI orted.
a London omnibus carries on an average
OF $500 passengers week.
The army OF China is sometimes put
down at 100000 soldiers.
Two million pounds worth OF German
toys are sold In England
There ere twenty-three acres Of land to
every anabitant OF the globe.
Doctors are OF the opinion that the left
leg is usually longer than the right.
Gas is dearer In Paris than in any other
capital in Europe. Madrid excepted.
a sunfower in n season will produce H.
600 seeds, while poppy hears $4,000.
An average hive Of bees produces thirty
five pounds OF honey during the season.
In every 1000 men in the British army
only eighteen are over six feet in height.
The Archbishop OF Canterbury is patron
OF le1 liyings; the Prince Of Wales OF q.
More than a hundred tons of gun cotton
are manufactured in England every year.
Seven hundred thousand barrels Of
American apples are sent TO England year
ly.
A mile OF railway permanent way. with
two sets OF rails. takes up l2i9 acres OF
land.
fifths OF the worlds supply of
cloves comes from Zanzibar and PeIlba,
Africa.
There is now stored in Chicago elevators
l5, 469. 600 bushels OF corn aud S.533, 900
bushels Of oats.
The consumption of soap In India only
reaches the modest amount of one ounce
per head annually.
More than 1000 people mysteriously dis
appear from London every year. and are
never heard OF again.
ST. Paul judge has awarded a citizen
IS damages because a motorman refused
TO stop car for him.
The average mortality among British
troops in India is l6 per 1000, while in Eng
land It is only ~ per 1000.
The oyster Is one OF the strongest Great
ures on earth. The force required to open
an oyster is more than 900 times its weight.
1t is reported that the rector of well
known Episcopal church in Saginaw. Mich. |
has decided to 70 on the stage and play
in Shakuspeareau roles.
III the British museum library the books
that are presented are yellow In color |
those tina. are purchased are red. and those |
bound In blue denote that they came by |
copyright
st. Louis is to have its Madison Square
Garden. built on the general idea of that In |
New York city. but 1t is to be styled the |
Exposition Coliseum. 1t is to be ready by |
next September
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The making of paper flowers is one OF
the Duchess OF Albany's chief pleasures.
Nicc President F.. c. Chamberlain of the
Western Mining company Is training elks
L. driving at Portland. ore.
The German emperor is fond Of light and
! bright coiors, and has particular dislike
10 see the empress in black
| IL Is reported that General Longstreet's
! desire 10 be appointed minister to Mexico is
encountering much opposition In his own
STATE
| fiHile Richehourg the French novelist. is
said to have amassed $500 600 In twenty
years by writing serial stories for lie Petit
Journal.
The Grand Duke Constantinovitch has
made new translation of Hamlet into
russian. TO be acted with his imperial high
ness in the title role.
Miss Grace Falrweather is the champion
lady billiard player of the world. She is
native OF Newcastle, England. and is not
yet q years Of age.
| The sultan OF Turkey is declared TO be a
domestic man. intensely fond of his chill
dron. for whom he has tiny theater, where
IN they play small parts for the dedication
| OF their papa.
Sir G. o. Trcvelyan's retirement from
parliament and political life bids fair to
'oii out " tue advantage or letters.
new edition OF Lord Macauley's Life md
| Works" Is announced by the I.ougmans I'M
der HIS editorship.
lola rofreshes himself by inspecting and
superintonding his property and workmeu
He 10 thoroughly happy In the midst of
Drick aud mortar, and enjoys nothing more
than the sonnd Of hammers. siesta every
dav has heen lifelong habit.
Nine. puyc intends to give a series of
performances In Paris, in the course of
which she will challenge comparison with
Bernhard in sardous Fedora" Nine.
puse has recently been acting In St Pet
ershurg, but has had to cut her engage
mont short on account of Illness.
Don Sduarzanti dean and canon of the
Cathedral of Ferrara, In Italy, who recent
ly died, was possessed OF handsome for
tune. which no hequeathed to the Virgin OF
the Graces, one Ct the masterpieces of the
cathedral. His poor relatives appealed to
the chapter to evoke the bequest on the
ground that Il statute could not legally be
an heir, but this the chapter has refused
to do.
Tho English department at Harvard uni
Vefsity is to establish a memorial in honor
| ot the late Professor I. ]. Child. II will
take the form of a library of books cen
| ntcted with the course in English and will
be endowed In the name Of Professor Child.
| some weeks arc tho committee in charge OF
this plan sent private letters to persons
interested. The response was generous.
$4,000 having already been subscribed The
! capital OF the endowment will be placed in
the hands Of the corporation and The in
come only will be expended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05

military establishments 20 long that either
war or general disarmament must inter-
pose to relieve the strain. Disarmament
10 impossible in the present temper and
war Is the only alternative. sooner or
later. and the sooner the better. 1t would
be momentous conflict with all Europe
ablafe and her armies equipped with the
improved engines OF modern warfare.
Possibly nothing like such a struggle has
ever been known In past history.
The United States would Of course b
a neutral spectator only in such war.
Politically we would bo little affected.
but commercially we would find a ire
mendoisly quickened market for our food
products. As the only great neutral COM
mercial nation. with anything to sell. the
United States. in short. would reap golden
haryest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05
HOUSTON. FRIDAY, MARCH :, 1897.
THE ANTI scALrINe NM.

1t Is to he regretted that the auti-scalp-
luz bill which has passed tho house and
was pending IN the sonate at Washington
was compelled to 20 ever to the extra aes-
sion and possibly to the next regular SEES
sion of congress, Tor the measure was u
msrtorious oae in the interest OF morality
and legitimate trade
Tho railroads are " course entitled to az
mach protection rs any Other business iu-
forests in the Nation They have a right to
sell ther tickets and pltce whatever condi-
tlona and limitations upon them they sce
proper. Purchasers arc morally and ought
u Do legally bound hy the agreements en-
tered INTO when they purchase tickets. The
sale OF tickets Is a legitimate part OF q rail
way company's business. ana the broad
principle can not be- questioned that lc;it-
mate business Of any description is entitled
10 Tho fullest protection Bus there Us an-
other ard strong moral consideration IL IA
,or OF the proposed anti-scaipat bin. The
tickets used by scalpers have heen sold %
certain individuals for their special Use
and usually limited to the person 20 alo1
they arc sold. Whom used by another
fraud is porpotratod upon the company A.
another rapor has said, The ,rsric IN apuses
railroad tickets can net be- followed ai.a-
ont the party uslns the tic1ois IS guilty o.
species Of torgery--A crime certainly tAst
ought NOT TO he encouraged by Law
&c is uinlcient 10 secure far ihr hui pend
lug at Washington general popular approval
taat ,he Interstate commerce ooili.ls.loa
ana tho various labor organizations col-
nee,cd with railroad work aurh as ths
hrothcrhoods OF locomotive engineers, OF ic.
connective hcmou. Of railway ,ratHmcH. rail
way conductors and railway biographies
favor its passage. Whatever Affects the.
interests Of the companies largely affects
these orders,
rs It matter OF fact there Is no 'ri0.c
except that In unused raiir)d tickets by
which purchaser can set full value for
which he pays but n part Of the price.
There is no system of unused hotnl tickets
nor OF trade tickets at stores nor OF ticket
Of any commodity or service by which one
man can procure az half nrice that FOR
which another man rays full price. As q
question Of common fairness. therefore. ard
IN tho interests OF legitimate trade AMI
good morals II looks ike tho anti sealping
bill ought 10 trerbo ias Si;!;o,:; acr.sps
opposition and in fact. the measure passed
the house lg "A large m1fority
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-05

The Post s delivered TO any part OF the
city by carriers at tl,00 per month: tnreo
months, 500, SIX months. sou, one year.
ti2co.
Mir. Theodore Bering has charge OF the
City Circulation and Collecting.
MeeSrs. Theodore Bering and Chlr!eS
Lott are the authorized collectors OF an
city bills. both advertising and snoscFlp~
ton, ana no money should be paid 10 any
one other than those named. unless special
writton authority signed by the business
Manager Is shown. All accounts OF any
f.ze should be pt,1 by check in favor VI
The Houston Printing Company.
No orders for goods," etc. are given W
the management, and none Viii be acceS-
a IN payment OF ofhce bills
Subscribers failing to receive the raper
regularly viii please notify the office
promptly. Every snbscrlhrr's paper IS cN.
pecied TO Ia delivered not later Than Gu
81. M.