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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
DEERlNG.

The following names are mentioned
for aldermanic honors in the various
wards: Elbridge L. Cobb the present
alderman in Ward l, and ex-Alderman
Frank True. In Ward 2, Alderman
George NJ. Gram. Democrat. and Charles
S. Farnham, Republican,. Ward B. Her
bert B. Seal and Henry L. Turner, both
Republicans. Ward 4, Alderman Wyer
p. Aver and Mr.. Edward E. Fassett. the
architect. In Ward s, there will be no
opposition to the reelection of Alder
man Elbridge MattheWs.-l In Ward 6,
Alderman Clarence ". Small ia candi-
date for reelection and the names OF j.
B Lane and George H. H. Poor are men
toned The name of Mr.. A. L. Han
scome has been mentioned as the Repup-
Ii can candidate In Ward Z. but Alder
man Gowen is candidate for second
term.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

Weak, nervous women who suffer from
female complaints, Irregularities, dis
charges, backache, get NO sympathy be-
cause they "look well.'' No one but the
physician knows what they suffer, and
no one but great specialist in female
diseases like DR.. Greene, 81 Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, the most success
full physician in curing these complaints,
has the knowledge, skill and remedies
which never fail to cure. Women should
know that DR.. Greene can be consulted
by mail free. Write the Doctor. You
can thus get his opinion and advice in
regard to your case free. Write now-it
may result in your cure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
ONE OF DEPEWs BEST
An Old sohooImate Calls on Him for
Railroad Pass

Some Of the best stories that are told at
Lotus Club dinners reHch only the small
audience that gathers in the cafe down
stairs. after the toasts have been spoken
to. 10 such an audience a
few evenings ago. says the New York
Sun, Dr. Depew, in speaking of the
many REQUESTS that he received for
passes. said: "A man whom I have not
seen since we were boys together called
on me this morning and introduced him
self. He looked rather seedy, and he told
me he wasn't prosperous. We talk ed
about the days when we were boys to-
gether, and how years had dealt with each
along nicely, Chauncey, he said.
" THANK you,' l replied, and how
have you prosperedP
&C Il have not prospered at all, he said,
wiping tehr from the corner of his
eye, but am on the eve of success If
you II give me little aid.
What can do for your
&c well, Chauney, | want pass to
Wappinger' S Falls.
SO what are you going to do there to
bring you success?' asked.
g Pm going to deliver a lecture It's
a good lecture, and it will bring me fame
andmoney.'
And what ars you going to lecture
about?' asked.
g 'I'll tell you. Chsuncey. after get
the pass. a@
III wanted to aid my old friend, and |
had pass made out for him. Giving it
to hiui, / said with some curiosity:
Now, John, what is the subject Of this
lecture of yours?'
"John braced up. threw back his
shoulders, and proudly answered.: 4 am
going to lecture on how to make
mouey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
treat Chebeagus island, containing one

Great Chebeague island, containing one
acre.
Hannah N. Frink of Gorham to William
n. Motley of Deering, in consideration OF
81 and other valuable considerations, lot
soupherly side of S ate street, Gorhsm.
Samuel o. and Pardon F. Paine of
Stapdish to Adelaide o. Paine of Stan
dish. In consideration of love and affec-
ton and 81, a lot of land situated on
Watchin pond. in the Paine neighbor-
hood, Standish.
Nicholas S. Burnham of Stand1sh to
Amos Boulter of Standish, In considera-
ton of $50, lot of land at Stanalsa'
containing six acres.
Randall Fosa of Standish to Nicholas
s. Burnham of Standish, in consideration
of $42, one-half part of parcel OF lana
situated at Standish, near the River road,
containing five acrss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
Funeral Of Gen. Henry G. Thomas.

The funeral Of the late Gen. Henry g..
Thomas will take place at the former
residence Of his father. No. 1853 Dan forth
street, Friday at 2 p. m. The Loyal
Legion and the 9Th Maine Regiment as.
soclation-of which Gen. Thomas wRs a
past president--and detail from the bat
terry at Fort Preble, with the officers. will
be prssent:on the occasion.
The following order has been issued to
the Fifth Maine Regiment association
Members Of the Fifth Maine Regiment
association are requested to attend the
fuueral of their late member, Gen Henry
g. Thomas, Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from 1853 Danforth. street. y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
Good For Portland.

q. Dana Robinson, the weHknown
oaterer of this city, leaves today for
Jersey City Heights to cater for "a fash
ionable wedding. The contracting par
Ties ara Mr.. Herman Gilliar and Miss
Flora Doscher. The father of the BRIDE
John Dosoher, Esq. has many friends
in Portland and throughout the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

For the Checkep. Championship of Maine.
Mr.. Chapman of this city, the holder
of the gold championship medal, as the
best checker player in Maine, and Mr..
Albert Dingley of DeerinR, are having
a contest at Y. Nd. G. A. hall, the win
ner of the greatest number of games out
of 90 to be the champion. On Saturday
two games were played that resulted,
Chapman, Dingley, 0. Last night
Chapman won two games, Dingley none.
The games will be played every other
night until the series is finished, two
games being played at each sitting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
u. s. COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Tuesday-Francis Jimmo of Sheridan
nlantstion was arraigned before Commits
sioner Bradley in the District court to-
day on charge of selling liquor without
having paid the governments special tax.
He pIeaiied guilty, and in default of pay
Inent of the s25 fine, was sent to the Ken
nebeo county jail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

81 am an old soldier Of the Rebellion.
A year ago was in bed all winter with
chronic rheumatism. Thres doctors
failed to give me relief Two bottles Of
Burdock Blood Bitters put me on my
feet. 1t is worth Its weight ~ geld.
". B. Knapp, Litchdeld, Hiiisdaie, Co..
Mich.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Meeting.

The usual mid-week Washing tonian
temperance nesting Will be held in Cos
pel Mission hall this evening at 80
O'Clock. Good music and good speaking.
Everybody invited and cordially received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

Lewiston business men are trying to
obtain control of power on the An
droscoagiB wit b view of transmitting
electricity to that city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
Your Newspaper for the Coming Year

Your Newspaper Tor the Coming Year
The Portland Sunday Times may be
obtained in connection with the PRESS
or $3.50 year in advance, or for IS ],
cnts month, for both papers, by mail
or delivered by carrier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

FOR RENT-In Oakdale, very pleas
L ant, sunny lower corner fiatof
z rooms and bath, having hot water
heat open fire places, Gay windows, ETC..
etc. Rent very moderate to desirable private
family. For particulars apply to real estate Of
lex s. VAIL. 27-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
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. jan6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
TOILET.

Forty words asserted under this ho&d
sne week for rs cents cash In advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

HOUSE FOR RENT-Near Brackett and
bath; heated by furnace; Well adapted for
renting rooms or as boarding honse. Rent
moderate to desirable tenant. For par
tculars apply to Real Estate Office, First
National Bank Building. FREDERICK S.
VAIL. 26-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

u OOM-Sunnyf front room in private family on
IL Walker street No. 5, near Congress street.
Steam heated and gas. large closets aid con-
venient bath rooms, references required Also
a side room. e 27-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

ITO LET-House No. % Cumberland street, 8
L rooms, bath, furnace. set bowl, cemented
cellar, End house from North ST., immediate
possession: house 80 Danforth, 10 rooms, suit
able for lodging house, $50, and water. N. S.
GARDNER, 1856 Middle ST., Room 4. 25-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

Jerry E. Conner of North YARN outh to
John Il. Young of North Yarmouth. in
consideration of,S1, Lot or parcel of land,
known as observation-disclosures place. con-
tanning fifty eight acres.
Jane Tbompson, Curt B. J. Thomp-
son, Martha ]. Curt, Doreas S. Thomp-
son, Johanna f. Rose James Thompson
aud Eliza A. Littlefeld of Cumberland
and Nathaniel Thompson of Cape Eliza
beth, TO Merton A. Curt of Cumberland.
in consideration of $780, lot of land on
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty We rds or less inserted under this
Head for e ne week for rs cts. in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

ITO LET-Pleasant and convenient down.
stairs rent of five rooms at No. 159 York
street, price $12 per month, has separate eel
lar and water closet Inquire of A. q. LIBBY,
AZ l-2 Exchange street. Pei
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
STORES TO RENT.

Stores Nos. to 4 Central wharf re-
Gently occupied by c. A. Weston q
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
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

ITO LET-Three tenements 35 Morning St.
j. at $13, SIS and SIG month These
tenements are new with modern improve
ments. Also money to let on mortgages. j.
c. LEIGHTON, Alb Congress ST. 26-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
IN this county have been recorded In
The Registry OF Deeds:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

EOR SALR-Vaientines wholesale and retail
gress St. We still have some OF that nice can
dy lett at SC per pound, and we give present
with every quart of peanuts on Saturdays:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED--Man and wife to take furnished
w house OF seven rooms IN eastern part of
the city. House in good repair, furnace heat
privilege OF three to board with family. For
Particulars address, w. d. this Office. 20-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

EOR sALE-Land at Trefethen's landing,
Il Peaks island, cts. per IT,, o9
FRANKLIN ST., right hand bell. ISL
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CONGRATULATIONS.

Forty words inserted under this Reao
ono week for 30 cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

MONEY loaned on furniture. pianos, horses,
M carriages, farm stock goods in storage.
diamonds, bicycles, merchandise, ETC.. without
removal; strictly confidential; easy repaying
basis: city or country; 'private party" 2. O..
Box 143S. 25-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

i nished front paflor, bay window on
first floor. 80 FRANKLIN ST., right hand
bell 23-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

THOUSAND of good places under the McKin-
Il ley Administration in every part OF the
country. Do you want one? The Mid Winter
tell how to get a position. Send five cents in
stamps 80 the NATIONAL RECORDER,
Washington, o. G. 2O-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED AGENTS-s4o per month salary
w A few ladies and gentlemen wanted to
canvass. Above salary guaranteed. Cali or
address. MRS. J. Ell. LIBBY. State Agent. :
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
FOR SALE.
Forrtv va,rds inse ted under this head
one week for e5 CENTS, Dash in advance.

TloR sALE-The best house lots in Deering
L and you can buy them with or without
cash, will make terms, location ana pTlGe sats-
Deering Centre, Me. Pol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED-You to try our 25c Java and
w Mocha coffee. best in the town. sales in
crease every dry; our Soc Tea Is not equaled
in Portland. WHITNEY, the grocer, 291
Congress street. 21-1
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under tflts head
one week for as conts cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

w ANTED-All persons In want OF trunks
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
500 Congress street ,one door above Shaw s
grocery store, ne we manufacture otar goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings We frame
pictures. fed4-6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27
BOY WANTED.

To learn the apothecary business in a store
having good prescription patronage.
rents preferred
Only one who really has an interest to learn
the business need apply. Address with refer
ences, PHARMACIST, Press Office.
JANIS d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

vMANTED-At once first class plumber, no
w others need apply; steady job for RICH
man. Address giving references and salary
expected. P. o. Box 43S, City.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

DOR RENT-In the western part of the city,
l. between Spring and Pine streets, pleas
ant compact and nicely arranged eight room
cottage. BENJAMIN SHAW. 81 LIZ Elk.
change street. Eli
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

(SLOAK LOST-Will the lady kindly return a
" cloak taken by mistake from the reception
given Bishop Nicely at the Congress Square
Hotel to 81 DANFORTH ST. I6-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

NOTICE-This is to certify 1 have used the
IN Livura Remedies personally, and also in
my family, and have found them better than
Liyura Ointment for any consideration. Signed,
c. p. BROWN.
Burnham, Oct. 2sth, 1896. 1919
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

wv ANTED-To buy second carriage and
wv fixtures for saw mill. Address, giving
articulars, Il. K, Press Office. 3-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

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
winter. dust in summer. These strips are a
tongue and groove, no rubber to pull Off. All
orders left 81 Cross street will be attend ed. to-
/. C. BLAISDELL. 294
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED-Aton once, 1000 men to have their
Work e aa 81 p ss fer ilSe per nOn
and repairing in all its branches; perfect
satisfaction In all cases or no charge.
WILLARD & KING, No. 80 Preble st. 26-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED-Washing to do. Will go out and
" work by the day or hour. or will take
washing home. VIII do cleaning or any kind
oftwork. Gail or send postal to MRS. KRIS.
TONSSEN. 4 Congress Place. City. 2t1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-27

WANTED-Partner with $4,000 or $4,000
w ready money IN hardware ana builders
material business. The very best Of references
required and given. Inquire of D. Nj.
HAWKES.. AZ 1-2 Exchange street. 21-1
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ITO LET-Very comfortable winter rooms
l. with board at "a Spring st. 254
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ITO LET-A very convenient and desirable
l. one tenement house, containing eight
rooms, in first class repair. Sebago water and
water closet, and being situated at SO Ia
Atlantic street. Price of same $14.OO.
Inquire OF A. G. LIBBY g. CO., AZ IL Ex-
change street Dol
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VXTANTED-Woman to go to the country to
w do general house work. Address R.
this office. 23-tf
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VWANTED-An experienced vamper on
w Wheeler & Wilson machine for ladies'
work. SHAW, COOLING SHOE co. 100
Middle street. 27-1
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Z OST-An Irish setter dog with white spot
Ia on his nose, throws his left fore leg pecu-
suitable reward will be paid for his return to
CHASEBROTHERS, 3 Long wharf. 2o-1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28

the AQUARIUM scene Of THE Rhinegold" was last
presented here. They used to be set upon pedes-
tails with their drapery hanging down to hide the
iron bars that held them and the whole mounted
on go-carts hidden In their turn by the lodges OF
rock along the bottom of the Rhine, which were
rolled about by the stagehands. wherever they
thought that the Rhine maidens ought 10 SWIRL
Perhaps II is not fair to call them simple stage
hands, either Trundng the daughters OF the
Rhine about a rather responsible JOB, as their
movements made good deal of difference In the
effectiveness OF the scene. and the men who OPP
Grated them had to be persons Of no small under
standing Anton Seidl worked one OF the go-carts
at The original production OF the hhinesoid al
Bayreuth. 4.I 4....
But now Rhine maidens hung from the top
instead Of propped from the bottom Three big
cables are stretched across the stage. and Rhine
maiden is hung upon each of them. They are
lust far enough apart that they can be easily
run past one another. Each maiden rests in an
iron frame made to fit her body, and this is hung by
wires to the cable. or. rather. TO a trolley which
runs on the cable There four of these support
ing wires for each frame. and they unite above
in a wire rope which runs over a pulley attached
TO the trolley aforesaid then off 10 the side OF the
stage and down. This rope is in the hands Of three
men, who use II TO raise and lower the Rhine maid
en-. Her motions from side TO side Of the stage
are regulated by two more men by means of wires
attached 10 the frame in which she rests; These
men simply walk about on the stage and drag the
Rhine maiden Win them, being hduch by the wall
of rock The Rhine maiden is thus pendulum,
and she be swung backward and forward
well as pulled from side To side OF the stage. There
is even enough opportunity for freedom OF move
ment, that one Of them who Was hung behind
another could he swung around In front of her for
a moment. if the effect of the scene were be
heightened by such an evolution. Thus il takes
fifteen men manage the three Rhine maidnus.
Not a large number after all, when their elusive
nature IL considered
Another new effect IN THE Rhlnegold' IS that
Of the rainbow which the gods, at the very end.
start to cross to Wahalla. In The old days this
rainbow was painted, and II had a flight steps
behind IT, so that the gods could walk q little way
up its side. Now the rainbow f. thrown on the
drop on which the back painted by an
electric light and slide. 1t Will probably have a
more brilliant effect than il did when Il paint
ed but such heavy persons some OF tho German
singers will scarcely be able 10 walk across the
river on IT, They will come 10 the end OF Ii and
show their readiness TO cross. and the audience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28
MINNIEs SEASIDE REST.

portunites offered by the Minnie Seaside Rest all
spoke enthusiastically about 1t. II Is open from
july TO September 10, and any missionary who is
in this country on va cation during that time may
become guest there for two three weeks by
paying nominal sum Applications made TO
Mrs. Green, No. l70l Park-ave.. Baltimore. and II
the application is ndOi sed by trustworthy people
the missionary is Informed TO the date when his
visit to the Rest may begin.
The Rest is nOn-scctdrian and all equally
welcome. An apprcciatVe guest wrote about the
place: Definite guidance was sought and granted
relative 10 the opening OF the building, and ii was
begun, continued and ended in prayer. Is Il any
wonder. then, that among those who have had the
privilege OF enjoying re hospitality 50 warmly ex-
tended. many are found who can witness thai the
Lord blessed me there? one dear missionary. whc
spent her last days in this country there, was
heard TO say shortly before sailing. that the Lord
had touched her afresh while at Old Orchard and
WAS sending her back TO India with an added bless
ing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28
LEGISLATTNG BACK HIS CHARACTER.
From The Chicago Record.

From Inc chicago RECORD
Sam Davis. In discussing the subject OF Indians.
told Of the reha bil'ation Of Johnston sides Johns
ton Sides n chief OF the Nevada Indians VINO
made quite fame for himself as a temperance
lecturer among his people. But one diiy'
being sick" he took a drink Of whiskey In the
Magnolia saloon and was observed by some wicked
white men. who straiehtway started the report IN
full circulation. and Mr.. Sides,s reputation bade
fair be gone. But he was an Indian or influence.
and appealing 10 his white friends he represented
that something must be done, else he would be-.
come an outcast from his tribe He acknowledged
drinking the liquor. but told the sick-man story.
Sides had always been n fair sort OF an Indian so.
as he pleaded and begged two or three good fell
lows In the Legislature agreed TO fix things so That
he could 20 back to his people In pride OF con-
quest. Accordingly this concurrent resolution was
drawn up:
Resolved by the Legislature Of the State OF
Nevada. the Governor concurrinc. That the drink
OF whiskey taken by Johnston Sides In the Mag
noa saloon. July II. 1881. be and Is hereby an
nulled,"
Several speeches made. and old Sides, sur
rounded by n big gathering OF his tribe sat In the
lobby and heard all with profound interest. When
the favorable vote was announced the Indians set
up weird cry. which understood 10 he
applause. and headed by Johnston. the exculpated.
they walked out into sunshine OF great happ-