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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
ApOpIeXy Conquered.
THE WORDS or SIMEON.
. .Elnll the comnlereIaI, Ballgor, Matlse.

From the Commercial, Bangor, Maine
~ No mar, is better known in the great
county of Penobscet, Maine, than Slime
an NJ Cabel. The Office of Selectman,
Supervisor Of Schools, etc., no has filled
for wears in succession. His broad acres
have paid the highest taxes in this sec
tion of inc State, and Afr. Cabel is
known from tho New Brunswick border
to the southern extremity of Maine as
successful sewing machine agent, as well
Z as representing a large organ firm.
= Last Speember he was stricken with
spoplexy, and was generall5 supposed to
le diving for thirteen or fourteen days.
but MIR. Cabsl was not as ready to depart
as his biblical namesake, for he had
onite number of things which he felt
needed his attention on the shores of
= time. before he embarked on the sea of
eternity.
Whils in this distressing condition, ne
heard of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale PecDle, and st once determined to
sry the efficacy of the remedy and sent
to Schenectady for a supply.
Tine effect was almost instantaneous.
Appetite became better, appearance was
what it should be, the lower limbs which
had been powerless since the stroke. re-
gained their nerve and muscular power,
and hs soon became entirely cured, and
he il now as active as any man in the
State. 81
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
condensed form, all the elements neces-
sary to give new life and richness to the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They
are an uufailing specific for ouch diseases
as locomutcr ataxia, partial paralysis, st.
Vitus' dancs, sciatioa, neuralgia, rheu
mutism, nervous headache. the after
effect Of Ia grippe, palpitation OF the
heart, pale and sallow compilations, all
forms Of weakness either in male or fe-
male. Pink Pills are sold by all dealers,
or will be sent postpaid on receipt of
price SO cents a tox or six boxes for
Sc. 50 (they are never sold in bulk or by
thea 1907, by addressing DR.. Williams
AteaIcfr e Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13

An enthusiastic audience of 700 greet
cd the Maroons last night when they
skated on the surface to meet the tall
enters of the National league, anG they
saw as clean a game as could be played
on both sides. The Salems are gentle
manly tenn and their work was at all
times brisk and sharp, their team wofK
and individual playing being almost
phenomenal, but the blocking and pass
ing Of Jordan and Hadley, the quick
drives of Whipple and Dawson, and she
grand goal work of Allen, proved TOO
much for the Salem players. H1pson
proved by his work that he deserved the
reputation be has gained in the Ma
tionsl League; his playing far suTpass-
ing anything ever seen here before, and
he was ably assisted by Griffin and
Wiley. Whipple was disabled in the Sec
ond period by hot shot from Wiley s
stick, hitting him in the "wind, but
resumed his position after few min
utes had expired. The summary:
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
Moving Train Caused a Fire.

Plymouth, Mass, February 12.-Firs
tonight destroyed the buildings of the
TALLY destroy ed the Plymouth Beef Com
pany's building near by. causing loss
of s35. 600 or 10000 The place was
closed for the night and one of the en-
ployes was filling can from barrel of
oil, when train went by, sho0k the
empty barrel from the pile and broke
the lantern. The place was soon on
fire. Tires freight cars and one passen-
ger coach on side track were burned,
the former being loaded with hay.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
killing Diseased Cows in Auburn.

Lewiston, February 1s.-Messrs. Bailey
and Dsering, the Maine Cattle commits
sloners. were in Auburn today and SUI
perintended the killing of II head Of
cattle from the milk farms afflicted with
tuberculosis. DR.. Bailey thinks it prob
able that there are some diseased cattle
in this vicinity. but he is not looking
for them, because the money appropriat-
ed by the state is exhausted. He is
looking for a liberal appropriation from
the Legislature for carrying on the work
If the cattle commission.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
CITY OF PORTLAND.
To the Electors of the City Of
Portland:

Notice is hereby given that the board of
open session at room No. eleven ny, City
Building upon each of the nine secular days
prior to the municipal election, to be held on
Monday, the first day of March next, being
Feb, Is to Feb. "a inclusive, from nine in the
forenoon to one o'clock in the afternoon,
from three till five o'clock in the afternoon,
and from seven till nine o'clock in the even
ing, excepting on the last day OF said session,
February "a, when it will not be in session
after five o'clock in the afternoon, to receive
evidence touching the qualification of voters
in said city and to revise and correct the
voting lists. There will also be sessions on
February %, %, and q to enable the board
to verify the correctness of SAID lists and for
closing up the records of said sessions.
All registered voters who changed their
residence from one ward to another pre-
vious to April 1, 1896, and have not had their
residence properly corrected on the voting
list of the ward where they resided on said
first day of April, should notify the city clerk
in person or in writing of such change. who
will receive and record evidence OF the
same, which must embrace the name of the
voter, the ward, street and number from,
and the ward street and number to which
such removals have been made. Or applica-
ton for the above purpose may be made to
the board of registration, Room No. IL, City
building, on each of the nine secular days,
February Is to February "a, 1897, inclusive.
AUGUSTUS f. GERRISH,
MONROE A. BLANCHARD,
MICHAEL G. M'CANN,
Board of Registration of Voters
Portland, February Is. 1897. feb13d2w
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
A Huponic Plague Convention.

Washington, February IL. Passed AS
sistant Surgeon II. D. GeddiDgs of the
Marine hospital service, has been de-
tanned by the President as technical dele
gate to the international sanitary con-
ference in Venice this month Consul
General Wallace S. Jones has been ap-
pointed as the representative of the
United States at the conference. DR..
Geddings will be associated with Con-
sui General Jones. This conference was
called particularly with reference to the
existing plague i'll India and to consider
and agfee upon measures for preventing
Its extension to Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
Late nj airline News.

City Island, February 12.-Bound
south: schooners Charley Woolseey, Ed
ward Lameyer, j. r. Boutwell, and
CLARA, Rockland; James A. Brown and
Richard Hill, Thomaston: Lucy, Calais I;
Lexington, ssBoston: Napoleon, Newport.
London, February 10. - Arrived !:
steamer Iona, Portland, Me-, at London
today; sailed; steamer Istria, Licata,
for Portland, February g.
Norfolk, Va, February 1a..-Arrived:
schooners Nellie Craig, Provinces: Al.
fred Braybrook, Plymouth. Cleared :
sohooners Henry W. Cramp, Providence
VIM. r. Davenport, Beverly. Mass; s.
B. Martz. Boston.
Newport News. Va, February 12.-Ar.
rived: schooner @. A. Donnell. Boston.
Sailed, schooner MASSACHUSETTS,, Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
ROCKLAND.


Levi ston, February 12.-Lewiston de-
feated Bath In red hot game of polo
this evening The game was variety
show of polo and smuggling. There were
several hot scraps and great excitement.
E. Mooney was ordered from the floor by
Referee Long, and refusing WAS removed
by the police. The trouble was over a
battle with Furbusb, and the referee
gave each man two fouls. Phelan sue
ceeded e. Mooney at ceutre. Neither side
scored in the second period and in the
third Bath took squirt and ran in two
goals. It was the toughest game of the
season. The score: Lewiston, 4; Bath 2.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
A Reminder of Army Life.

Mr.. Lou Smith, editor of the CONNER
cial, Meyersdale, Pa, says: "a chronic
diarrhoea that returns at frequent inter
walls, as reminder of army life, has been
more effectually controlled by Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
eny than any other have ever used. It
possesses true merit" For sale by Ell. P.
S.Goold's drug store, SIT Congress street,
Portland, and K. S. Raymond, Cumber-
land Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
DR.. SANDEN, 826 Broadway, New York
CARD OF THANKS.

The Odd Fellows of Portland desire to
tender their sincere thanks to all persons
and firms who contributed so literally to the
late Odd Fellows Fair, and to the following
parties for special favors rendered: Walter
Corey Co., Hooper, Son y Leighton, F.. F.
Foss, Sons, Consolidated Electric Light Co.,
Charles f Dam, Whitman Sawyer Stable Co.,
Levi L. Cummings.
Also all persons who assisted in any de-
partment during the fair. feb13d1t~
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
Looking for Help in Lewiston

Brockton, February Il. The trouble at
C. A. Eaton & Go. IS shoe factory con-
tinues. The surveillance committee re.
ported today, but the firm was seriously
crippled for want of help In certain de-
partments. The union officials claim
that the firm has an agent in Lewiston,
Me-, who is trying to obtain operatives
but as yet he has not succeeded.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13

and firm friend of the Linoo In Club.
Mayor Baxter was greeted enthusiasts
tically. when he arose to speak. He said:
MR.. BAXTER'S SPEECH.
True citizenship is subject at all
times worthy Of our attention, and
Abraham Lincoln furnishes us a splendid
and almost unique example of citizen
ship which, at this time, il is particular
ly useful to study. say at this time
because we are living in an age of dis
content, never before SO unwarranted,
for never before were tie uecessaries,
and, indeed, tie luxu1ies of life SO easily
nttainable by all men, vino are willing to
labor for them, as at the present time
And yet, men everywhere are not only
loudly complaining of the conditions
which surround lem, but wasting en-
ergy in. iuyenting theories for lettering
their conditions, which, wisely employed
would bring them SUCCESS.
And where are We to look for the cause
of this wide spread ard dangerous dis
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
BILIOUS.
JUNIORS.
Rockland Ia. Augusta 2.

Rockland, February 12.-Rookland
easily defeated Augusta this evening in
one.sided game, the visitors being out
olassed. The feature of the game was
the goal tending of "Kid'' Broadbent
who made 90 stops. The line up:
ROCKLAND. AUGUSTA.
Campbell first rush ". Dawson
G. Gay second rush Turner
Foster center Perry
Maynard half back Phillips
O'Malley goal Broadbent
Score Rockland, IA: Augusta g.
Stops-O 'Malley, 40; Broadbent, 60.
Rushes-Ca 10; Foster, L; May
nard, i; Dawson, 6. Foul-Rockland, l.
Referee-Dr. @. T. Saul. Timer-A. T.
Blockington.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
What Makes Men Strong !?

ELECTRfCITY-The Fountain of Youth the perpetual energy
which all life from which springs the
bubblng spirit OF joy young manhood is the vital element
which keeps the force in old good old When
the body charged with the vital powers Confidence
flashes from the eye step firm Without twe, how is it
with you? Are you weak gloomy wanting physical and brain force
If YOU you should begin using this famous appliance
for weak
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
IT CURES YOU WHILE YOU SLEEP.

The electric from this belt felt touches
the body This is warranted under forfeit of $1,000 1t be
regulated any power required while the belt is the body and
while you sleep without the slightest trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gsts refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
ARE YOU NOT TIRED or USELESS DRUGGING?

No doubt you have tried n1ed cnes and failed Why not
Natures Own Remedy in this thoroughly scientific way2
Improved Electric Suspensory Free with all Belts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
OBITUARY.
Simeon C. Higgins.

Simeon g. Higgins, who died in
Maiden Tuesday, was born in Thorndike.
Me-, in 1892. He enlisted during the war,
and was captain Of the Thirtieth Maine
Infantry. He served during the war; and
was 1T the time of his death u member OF
Berry Post. No. 80, G. A. r. He wnf
for Is years Ia resident of Someryille
where he taught In Bells school. During
the last ten years he has lived in Maiden.
The funeral will he at 10. 30 O'Clock Fri
day from his home. IS Beltran street,
Maiden. Mr.. Higgins leaves widow,
one son, s. G. Higgins of Somerviie, and
one daughter, Mrs. G. ". Reynolds, of
Maiden.
Earring W. De Costa.
Faring ". De Costa. proprietor of the
City hotel, Brockton, died Wednesday
evening from cerebral apoplexy, aged rs
years. He was born in Hebron, Me-, in
1870. He began to manufacture shoes in
Brockton in 1859, subsequently going
into the hotel business. He leaves a
widow and five children, daughter,
Mrs. Emma f. Crosse, being housekeeper
at the Parker House. Bosto n.
Mary e. Glynn.
Mary E., widow Of the late Thomas
B. Glynn, died in this city February Is,
at 2.25 a. M, aged 81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13

Score-Portland. 4; Salem. 3. stops
in goal. Allen, So: Heffernan, 2s. Rush
es, Hipson, g. Whipple, 8; Jordan. ].
Referee, leighton. Timer, Dyer.
The amateur game was between the
Portland Juniors and Bilious, resulting
in victory for the former by a score Of
to 0. The line up:
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-13
"Three Classes Of Men ="

Is the title of neat illustrated pocket
volume I have just issued, exclusively for
men. 1t gives In plain language the effects
following youthful indiscretion and later ex-
cesses, as Seminal Weakness, Impotency,
Drains and Losses, Varicocele and Atrophy,
or undevelopment, also Rheumatism, Lum-
bago, Lame Back, Kidney Troubles, ETC., and
points out an easy and sure cure at home
WITHOUT DRUGS OR MEDICINES. 1t
also gives a truthful resume of my thirty
years. wonderful success with my Electric
Belts in these cases, and every young, mid
dle-aged or old man suffering the slightest
weakness should read it and know exactly
where he stands. 1t Is sent free, sealed, by
mail upon request
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

Tho chainless bike may attain popular
itv. but the chainless bulldog. never
Philadelphia North American
The report that the two wings of the
Salvation Army are going to flap together
again is bad news for satan.-Boston Her
aid.
A Maine young man kissed pretty girl
and caught the measles. He should now
have no difficulty in catching the girl
Boston Traveller.
WHO viii succeed Pope Leo kip
asks the Pail Mall Gazette. That is car
dinal question and requires collegiate
answer-Salt Lake Herald.
The ennobling of the De Rezske brothers
by the car of Russia is partial compensa-
ton to bysterical American young women
for that Paderewski hair cut.-Philadel-
phia Press
Washington Irving's famous Sleepy Hol-
low church at Tarrytown has just cele-
brated its two hundredth anniversary.
What q church that must be for the com
Portable snoozes which so many good men
love to indulge in through sermon timel
st Louis Republic.
Eightpence is pretty low rate for cot
fins, yet this is what the guardians OF the
Preston workhouse in London have Sc
cured four years contract for. There
no doubt the pauper's bones will rattle
over the stones in this kind of box
San Francisco Chronicle.
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an Eminent Ne,r York Chcmis, and Scientist
Makes a Free Ofty TO oar Readers

The distinguished New York chemist, II. A.
Slccum. demonstrating his discovery of re-
ltahie and absolute cprc for Consumption
pulmonary Tuberculosis and all bronchial,
throat, lung ard cECst diseases. stubborn
COugEs catarrhal affections, general decline
aud weakness. loss of flesh. and all conditions
of wasting away. will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES GAIL differently of his New Discov-
cries to any afflicted reader OF the SPIK1T OF
JEFFERSON writing for them.
Ills . New Scientific Treatment -" has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use. and
nSiders it simple professional duty to
suffering humanity TO donate n trial of his ill.,
falIibIc care.
Science daily develops new wonders. and
this great chemist, patiently experimenting
for years. has produced results as beneficial 10
humanity as can he claimed by any modern
genius. Ills assertion that lung troubles and
consumption are durable in any climate is
proven by heartfelt letters of gratitude"
filed III his American and European labora-
tories in thousands from those cured in all
parts of the world.
Medical experts coneede that bronchial
chest and lung troubles lead to Consumption
which. uninterrupted, means speedy and Ger
tain death.
Simply write TO II. \. Slocum, NJ. C., aS
Pine street, New York. giving postoiilce aud
express address. and the free medicine will be
promptly sent. Sufferers should take instant
advantage OF his generous proposition.
Please tell tho Doctor that you saw his offer
in the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. Jiy 27-iy.
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GERARD d. MOORE. THos. H. MOORE.
MOORE & MOORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms
Office in the Hunter Building, Opposite the
Court House.
CHARLES TOWN, W, VA.

Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
of London and Edinburg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITER'S.
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and the Fire Association of Phil
adelphia. tue strongest combine doing
business in the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, ". J.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co, Of milwaukee,, Wis, over
IS years old Ranks fourth largest in the
world, and pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PROYIDENT SAVINGS LIFE AsSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
OF New York. The
GUARANTORS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. of Philadelphia
TIE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. e.
a sworn statement OF the condition OF all
the aiIoyc-named companies represented by US
can he found At the Circuit Clerks office. in
compliance with the State law We solicit a
share of yGnr patronage.
Respectfully.
Feb. 9. 81 MOORE q MOORE.
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AN ELECTRoCURE.
The National Civil Ser
vice School,
81 East a pitol Street. Washington, ID. c.
INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENCE.

Do Won wish to enter the government SER
vice? If you do can help you, 1t is our
business to prepare persons for taking he
Civil Service Examinations: to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred and thirty-eight posi-
tions are now filed 10y the Civil Service COM
mission. and we prepare people so they can
common school education? If you have we
can prepare you for an examination in ii short
time. We win give you examinations until
Won are prepared marking your work just
YOU ill he marked hy the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is Il mere nominal one
of SO and after you are appointed yon pay us
q conIniss ion of percent of your first years
salary. Tins it is to our interest to fit you
soon as possible in order to get orr pay in
ulI BY n recent order Of the President the
number of places TO be filled by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from ~. 13O 10 S5.15S or by
over So per cent. All Government EN- ployeeS
arc now included except fourth-class post
masters and those persons classified as lahor-
ers. There never was better time than the
present in when to prepare for civil service
nosition There never was time when
m any positions were open TO competition as at
present We have our students in every De-
partneut of the Government. Some are row
Getting us high rs $4,000 per anrum. Many
are getting 3 200. 5l.400. 81 600 and Sl,S00.
w have been engaged in preparing persons
for the Civil Service for eleven years and our
success is shown by the large number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
ital Bank of Washington. D. C., as to our
ability to fulfill our promises.
Address all communications to tho Score
tarY. COURT +. WOOD, LII ~,
81 East Capital St,
June IS. 1896. Washington, d C.
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RAILWAY TIES.

There are 1o6 kinds of car couplers used
ON the United States railroads.
About twice as much power is required
20 stop an express train as to start one
The Grcnt Western Railway company
has the greatest mileage of any railway in
Britain.
1t has taken the Boston and Maine rail
road over six years to change the color of
its passenger cars, 1920 in number.
The Northern Railway of France is the
most prosperous in Europe, paying divi-
dend of Is or 16 per cent to its sharehold-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations ut 1917 n
IN. and G,l0 p. m. and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at sos a. m, and - so p M, daily,
except Sunday.
+Daily. All others Daily, except Sunday.
fStops only to land passengers from Balu
more.
IN. HOOD, Prest. and Gen1 Man'gr.
b. II. GRISWOLD, Gen1 Pass. Agent
Oct IL 1897
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UNDERTAKING..
portant Notice.

THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY,
fu accordance with its recent action regarding
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLY,
has undertaken to supply each by or girl in
the Sunday Schools of cooperating churches
at HALF COST PRICE, viz:
Thirty cent Bibles for Ii cents.
Twenty - - 10
\. bah orders with Cash sent to the Dis
trict Superintendent, Rev. Thos. Cotton, Par
kersburg, W. Va, win receive prompt atten
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

NXTE can get repairs for most any old style
wv stove. and promptly:
YESTERDAY & co.
FNAsTERDAY e co. have ore more set of
~ Handmade Harness that will be sold at
IA bargain. Come and see them.
INIlJMBING and Gas Fitting done in a san
itary manner lay yesterday d Co
WYE want 900 pounds of PrimcPork. Apply
w at the stove house OF yesterday az Co,
South Charles street.
ILOTHES Racks reduced from SEQ to
so cents. YESTERDAY g co.
NyYE sell Gasoline in any quantity. aud We
YESTERDAY & co.
COOK Stoves and Ranges: New lot, at
Z bottom prices. YESTERDAY y Co
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NoRTHwARD.

The above trains run daily. except Sunday
and arrive at and depart from Pennsylvania
Passenger Station, Washington, ID. e.. where
from baltimore. Philadelphia aud New York
For Nap Folders. Through Ticket Rates,
&c, apply to nearest agent, or write to l. g
Brown, General Agent Passenger Department,
Washington, D. e.
W. II. GREEN, Gen1 supt.
j. 81. CULP, Traffic Mgr.
M25, 'g7. ~ A. TURF. Geu'I uass. Agt
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yE7 ED-TRUSTWORTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies TO travel for
responsible. established house in West Vir-
gtua. Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose sclf-addrcssed
stamped envelope The Dominion Company.
Dept. ". Chicago. S7,'91.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Samuel L. Cline bought the farm near
Bunker Hill. Berkeley county, OF 81!
acres, formerly owned by the late Robert
Lamon, for $l,7S5.
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Ladies, Hair WORK.

MRS CARRIE sOUDERS IL prepared TO
do Hair Work at moderate prices, d will
make Braids, Puffs. CuTls, Frizzes. etc. exc
cutting the same promptly and in good style.
Residence corner of Lawrence and Congress
SITS. opposite residence of Mr. J. c. Holmes.
April 90. IS3T-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Huntington, this State. within few
years has grown from small way STA
ZION of the B. (S o. to business city of
4, 500 people.