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FOR SALE--On Forest Avenue Deering (car
n every mnutes), a new house of 8 rooms
Ihis is modern house in every particular and
has hot water heat slate sink, porcelain bath
and bells. oak, cypress and southern pine finish,
oak and birchfloors. open fireplace, built by
architects plans, cemented cellar, sidewalks
residenceior reasonable price. Half of pur-
chase price can remain at 5 per cent interest.
DALTON & co. 47S IL Congress- 81 ia15dtf
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6 per cent. Net.

Guaranteed on small block of Preferred
Stock right near Portland. Goods 12 wears on
the market, A handsome increase last year.
Only $4,000 for sale, with distribution TO
several parties preferred. The books and busi-
ness an open Page to parties who want a
conservative investment near home.
Call on or address "B," Room "a, 80 Exchange
ST., Fortlano, Me. july12d1w
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NOTICE.

DISTRICT OF MAINE,
Portland, july 1893.
Pursuant to the rules of the Circuit Court OF
the United States for the District of Maine,
potice is hereby given, that
Il ALBERT E. NEAL, of Portland.
in SAID District, has applied for admission as an
attorney and counsellor of said Circuit Court.
A. H. DAVIS,
Clerk U. S. Circuit Court, Maine District.
july12 d3t
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WIT AND WISDOM.
During the Rainy Smell.

Mrs. Suburbs-John, who was it wrote
that poem beginning "Oh, for lodge in
some vast wilderness?''
Mr.. Suburbs-I dunno. Must have been
some chunp that never got outside of the
city limits in his life.-Chicago News
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NOTICE.

DISTRICT OF MAINE
Portland, July 8th, 1898.
Pursuant to the rules of the Circuit Court of
the United States for the District of Maine,
notice is hereby given. that
JOHN j. GOODY, of Portland
in said District. has applied for admission as an
attorney and counsellor of said Circuit Court
A. HI. DAVIS,
Clerk U. S. Circuit Court Maine District.
july12 d3t*
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THE DAILY PRESS

Can always be found at the periodis
stores Of:
o F. v. Roberts. 1oe Congress street
E. K. Sprague, 405
y; G; Fessensden, 552s
]. A. Libby. $50 Is
+. A. Jellison, 935 Congress street.
Chas Ashtoh.. s31A Congress street.
B. L. Donnell 135 Congress street.
G. FrederickSon. l6 India street.
A. Stubbs. corner Federal and Temple SITS.
J. J. Beardworlh. 81 India street,
P. d. Erskina. 43 Middle street.
L. d. J. Perkins, 2 Exchange street.
s. P. Dennis, 419 Commercial street.
Z. s: Cole, Cor Boyd and Oxford street.
]. W. Peterson, III Middle street.
W. L. Crane, rs Exchange street.
Westman & West, 93 and 95 Comnercial
John e. Allen, 3811 IL Congress street.
Dennet & Co. e46 Congress sweet
G. j. Hodgson. 961a Portland street.
T. NJ Glendening, Long Island.
T. L. Brackett. Peaks Island.
]. Z. Harmon, Ills Congress street.
j. Fl. Whitman s. Son, 422 Congress streas
H. NJ. Butler, 68 Pine street.
j. H. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
II. D. Mckenzie, cor. Spring and Clark
Capt. Long. 48 Portland Pier. '' .
G. W. Hunt, Custom House Wharf
John Cox. % Monument square,
j, +. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Trims. Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth.
Preble, CONGRESS g square M and United States no
can also be obtained OF Chisholm Bros. Agapts
on all trains of the Maine Central. Grand TrnnL
and Portland y Rochester railroads and OF
agents on any OF the Boston Trains.
The PRESS can also Defound at the following
Auburn-G.H. Haskell. ~
Augusta. F. Pierce
Bath-John o. Shaw.
Berlin Falls N. He. S. Clark.
RiddefOrd-A. M, Burnnam
REiassSni1KAir REHassaicKAr. "; +. 1sga15s. sHaM.
Bangor-J d. Glynn.
ROothbay Harbor-C. +. Kennison.
Brownfield-E. L, Frnk.
Cape Elizabeth Dyer 4 Jose.
oumperland Miils-H. G. starr Starr:
Camden-Fred Lewis.
J. n. Could.
Corpish-L.B Knight.
Deerlng-N. j. Scani0u.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McCona.
DsmarlscoIta-M. H. Gamage.
Ts,T1fs1sn1RR s. TI,ss,IInfas1oRIH H TyaRS; = Wit. s. ca
Gardiner-Bussell Bros.
Gr.en's Landings. W. Fifielc.
n. HIS: M. Leavitt 4 Son.
Gore-F. E. Russell.
1tennebunk--J. ii. OTIS.
Kennebunkport-C. +. Miller.
hivermore Falls-C. Newman
! iawiston-Chandler & Winship.
fone Islands. H. Marston.
ismerick-S. A. c. Grant.
IiShon-C ii. Foster.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill & Denning.
No Deering-A.C. NoyeS.
NNortn Stratford NH. G. Huchtings
NorWay-F.P. Sto 9
A. o. NoyesC0.
N Conway-C. FL. Whitaker.
nid Orchard-Fogg s. Libby.
Ricnmond-A. L. Preble.
R,nmford Falls-F. J. Rolfe.a
PpnckIard-Dunn & Carr.
hoo A. J. Huston.
standardization Bros.
SIowhegan-Blxby & Buck.
South Portland-J. F. Merrlman.
II. Kicker Il Son.
..outh Windham-J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. ID. Sturtevant,
South Paris-F. A. Shurteff
South WaterDoro-G. G. Downs
Ssco--H. B. Hendricks & Co.
E. L. Preble.
South Brlstol-N. W. Gamage.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal Haven-A. B. Vinal
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Wateryille-W. D. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
acknowledgement Wyman-
Yarmoushyille-A. j. B. MichtelL
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MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July 12.-The following
pension changes resulting from the issue
of June 80 are announced: q
ORIGINAL.
William Thomas, Yarmouthville, s.;
Hugh Clcary, Soldiers Home, Kennebec,
So: Benjamin f. Perkins, Burnham, So;
George W. Merrill, Manchester, $40.
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Tempora Mutantur.

Bill-It used to be the case when girl
saw danger ahead she would wiring her
hands.
4 Jill-Isn't it so nowp
''No. She rings her bicycle bell now. I"
-Yonkers Statesman.
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A LIBERAL reward offered for any informa-
N tion in regard to dog strayed away from
=. s. Llbby,s stable, 1886 Cumberland street.
July 4th Weight 25 pounds. small head. stout
body, color yellow and black mixed. gray round
mouth, might be called a brindle name Fido.
Ielepho9ne 9ii number 24-3 or call at 336 CUMBER-
LAND ST. I'll
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The Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MORCESTER nIAGS
WORCESTER. 7

= I. G. MENDENHALI, President.
Courses of study in Mechanical. Civil and
Electrical Engineering, Chemistry and Generna1i n1
Science. New and extensive laboratories in r.,
Engineering, Electricity, Physics and Chemis..
try. Special facilities in Steam and Hydraucs
l94-page Catalogue, showing positions filed
by graduates, mailed free. Address J. K
MARSHALL, Registrar. M&Th ;mayl6taua2
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MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-s1o 600, or
IVA any part thereof at s per cent interest We
have funds OF clients to invest in first mortgages
onreal estate security. Parties desiring loans
can obtain same by applying at the Real Estate
office First National Bank Building, FREDER-
ICK S. VAIL. 81
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WANTED-By good woman cook of ex-
w perience position as cook; is first
class meat , nnd pastry cook with coed
this office. 1871
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OXFORD SPRING HOUSE,

Oxford Me-, Near Poland Springs.
NEW, beautifully furnished house. Send for
pamphlet, with testimonials, analysis of spring
water, &c. Fire drives and fishing; moderate
rates. !. M. KEITH. Proprietor.
july2 I'm
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WATCHES ON lNSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. A large stock
OF new model Watches will be sold On easy paw
mentS at reasonable prices. All Styles, Ali
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar1edtf
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STORAGE for household furniture and all
- kinds OF merchandise; the large elevator
will carry large load at one time; building high
and free from dampness, rates moderate W.
T. CARR, room 5, Oxford Bldg, 185 Middle ST.
je27.4
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A LIBERAL reward offered for any informa-
In In tlon in regard to dog strayed away from
=. :. Libby's stable, 1856 Cumberland street,
July 4th, dead or alive, Weight 25 pounds
small head, stout body, color yellow and black
mixed, gray round mouth, might be called
brindle name Fido. Telephone number 24.3 or
call at 1856 CUMBERLAND ST. II
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EOR SALE--Elegant musical instruments
just received, pianos, music boxes,
reg1nas, violins mandolins, banjos guitars
superior violin and banjo strings, populai
music books, etc. Please call. HAYES, 4l4
Congress street. ie25-4
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTs-Brand new novelty sells on sight
"A Every agent doing well, cash or INSTALL
ments; splendid terms to agents gentlemen
or ladies) with good references. B. F. STAF-
FORD s. CO., Room IA, Baxter Building,
Portland. 121
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wANTED-MALE HELe..

THE MORAL TRUTH-For several days I
have vainly sought, inquired and adver-
tised for intelligent competent men willing to
fill thoroughly. desirable, Well-paying positions
Information from anybody welcomed. Call
upon or address IL. E. SMITH, 1856 Middle ST.,
Portland Me. IL
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
IVA mortgages on real estate at as low rate OF
interest as can be obtained in Portland; also
loans made on stocks, bonds personal proper
ty or any other good securities. Inquire of A.
q. LIBBY s. CO., 40 12 Exchange ine3O-4
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :.

Forty worcss inserted under this head
one week for IS cents. cash in advance.
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WANTED.

WANTED-A situation as stenographer.
w References furnished. Would be willing
to substitute this summer. Address A. M. S.,
No. 81 Paris, ST., City. 6-1
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BATTLESHIP MAINE SOUVENIR SPOONS

This Is the prettlest Spoon ever put on tho
market Call and see it. MCKINNEY. the
Jeweler, Monument So uare. mar1gdtf
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FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
enc week for 25 cents. cash In advance.
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WANTED-A girl to do general house
w work at seashcre. Inquire forenoons
at ~ DEERING ST. i2.1
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WEDDING RINGS.

One hundred of them to select from. All
styles, all weights. all prices in 10, IA and 1S
kt. Gold. Largest and best stock OF rings
in the city. A thousand of them MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler, Monument Square. june7dtf
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in ONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
1'A cages on real estate, life insurance poll
cies and notes or any good security. Real es-
tate bought, sold and exchanged. 4S 1-2 Ex-
change street, l. 2. BUTLER. iy7-4
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T HAVE a few fine Wheels left which will
a sell at reduced prices; the Imperial and
Progress are two of the best Bicycles ever
offered in this city. Call at BAILEY'S GUN
STORE, 263 Middle street. Ill
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EOR SALE-Fine light open surry built TO
harness, rubberand gilt. Made by j. R. HILL
& Co, Concord; ordered sold. Can be bought
right. BRADLEY s. SMALL 35 Preble street.
12-1
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FOR SALE-Valuable PATENT 100 per cent
profit will bear the closest investigation;
patterns out ready for business is great SELL
er: owner has other business and cannot attenS
to it. Call Mondays, Wednesdays or FRI
days. or address 3l-33 STATE ST, Lynn,
Mass. Ill
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STANDING GRASS FOR SALE-One lot
~ about 10 acres, and one lot about acres.
A. I. CHAPMAN, Nasons Corner, Deering
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RUSINESs OPENING-For a party with $1,000
~ 10 invest in reliable wholesale and retail
business located on Congress street that will
pay well and bear thorough investigation. For
full particulars apply Real Estate Oifice. First
National Bank Building. FREDERICK S.
AlLL Ill
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FOR SALE-valuable real estate consisting
with L and large barn connected; located at
1892 Congress street on line of electrics to
Stroudwater. Apply to j. M. JORDAN, 49l 10
Congress street. ie2ttf
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SPECIAL-On account of unforeseen circum-
y stances 1 will make arrangements with a
suitable party to take the treasurship Of an
Incorporated company. Only small capital re-
CURED. Address S. M. W., No. Beacon ST.,
Room 65. Boston, Mass. II
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WANTED TO double our force of girls on
~ sewing machines, where there is steady
WORK ana good pay for experienced and in
CO., l4S Middle street. !2-1
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MARRY ME, NELLIE,

And I will buy you such a pretty Ring at
i@oKenney's. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, Opal-Pearls, Rubles, Emeralds and
all other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings a speciality. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dtf
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FURNISHED COTTAGE TO RENT-Near
n city, eight rooms, plastered running water.
new plumbing very desirable cottage and
beautiful situation. VIII be rented very rea-
sonaple for a small family. Address at once
H., freSS once. II
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M ONEY LOANED-On Furniture. Pianos,
!H Horses, Carriages Farm Stock, Diamonds,
Merchandise in storage, and any desirable
personal property without removal; on easy
rspaying basis ;sMictly confidential PRIVATE
PARTY" 2. .. Box 1888 3O-2
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EOR SALE-At a bargain. A small res
taurant in good central location, doing a
ness. For particulars address E. J. S., this
Office. 12.l
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T .OST On Monday evening while MARCHING
~ with Royal Scots of Montreal. a sllyer
watch, black silk guard attached; gold piece
engraved initials Il. c." on guard. Any il-
with L. CANNIFF. care Of Star, Montreal.
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LOST AND FOUND,

r .OST-Pug Dog. brown, with black face, tail
II curling to the left, about half grown;
strayed from Sc State street. Any information
will be gladly received at above address, or 81
Exchange ST., room 2. I'LL
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NOTICE is hereby given that there will be
~ private sale at s. State street. beginnins
Monday. July IL, at 10 a. M, of household
goods belonging to the estate of the late Harrt
cite NJ Forsyth. Thomas S. Forsyth, William
w. Mason Executors. II
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nor SALE-Long Island new Cottage In
best location, 5000 feet land, unobstructed
view OF the harbor, has pure water from
driven well, will be sold very cheap. w. FL.
WALDRON & CO. 1sO Middle St. 81
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Forty words Inserted under this head
one week for 2S cents. cash in advance.
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FOR SALE OR TO LET-Brick house, 776
Congress street, 13 rooms, including bath,
not water, furnace heat, irst-class condition.
or private family. Inquire of JOHN f. PROC
IOR. W Exchange street or E. HASTY, IL
Green street. 12-1
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WANTED-Two or three unfurnished rooms.
w suitable for light housekeeping. Address
X & A, Press office. 81
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WANTED-To hire for the summer a l6 or is
w foot naphtha launch. Address W., Press
Office. 7-2
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WANTED.Immediately Protestant girl for
SPRUCE ST. is-1
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WANTED.

WANTED-A good secondhand magazine
w rifle, forty-five caltbre or less. Give de.
scription, price and where it can be seen. And
address S. D., Box "a, Buxton, Me. 12-1
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TWANTED-AGm my quiet cottage home, few
Nv boarderS. Plenty of milk. eggs, berries and
fresh vegetables. Beautiful walks and drives.
For further particulars apply to |. NJ. c.. Box 90,
North Baldwin. Me. 90
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fNO LET-Cottages on Long Island, all fur
4 nished terms very reasonable; also rooms
TO let; Inquire of E. PONCE, Granite Spring
Hotel, Long Island. Now ready Tor business.
4
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XNTANTED-Small sized men to purchaes
w small sized suits at less than one
half their real value. HASKELL q JONES,
Monument Square. ie25-4
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no LET-At Old Orchard, cottage of four
where oil stove can be used. Situated near
camp ground and near the Howard House.
Will let to good party for $1S for season. r. F,
CUSHMAN ~
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WANTED-Furnished cottage at reasonable
w price; call or write full particulars as to
price, location, etc., to room y, SO Exchange
st. 81
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MAINSPRsNGs. 75c.

The best American Mainsprlngs made by the
Elgin and Waltham companies. Warranted
for one year. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. mar19dtf
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NOR SALE OR LEASE-A lot of land at the
West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing about 4224 feet Apply to
E. HARLOW. 9t9 Congress street. jan25du
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7 .ADY wants room unfurnshed in central
A. part of city. Address M. M, care j. NJ.
Freeman, 27 Monument Square. II
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FOR SALE-Farm IN Bethel, Maine 12O acres
Il good land, 2 l-2 story house, shed and two
barns. all in good condition, good orchard, and
100000 feet OF pine timber About two miles
from Bethel village and known as the Edward
A. Capen farm; will be sold on favorable terms
or may be exchanged for Portland property
MISS SARAH BIDEN, No. Ss4 Fore St.
Portland. Me. mar9-tf
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WANTED-Case of bad health that R-IP-A-N-S
will not benefit. Send 5 cents to Ripans Chemical
New York, for samples and 1000 testimonials.
4-t jy4dtf
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STANDING GRASS FOR SALE-The grass
- In the Nutter Field, so called, in South
i. 7. Nutter. Inquire of LOCKE & LOCKE,
$50 Middle street. Portland, Me. 81
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CO., 0A REWARD-Lost, a sum of money
% osVV June 3O between Portland and
Stroudwater; the finder will receive the above
reward on returning it to A. S. LEIGHTON,
Constable, Stroudwater. Me. iii
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SIX BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS IN
CASCO BAY
OR SAl ::

on direct route of Pleasure
Steamers, Watered by living
Springs and we'll shaded. Apply
to w. HI. yVALDRON 81 CO. $50
Middle st. ily121t*
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A SPECIAL opportunity for man of ability
n to become interested in manufacturing
corporation, only small capital required, Off
clal position liberal salary and percentage on
investment. Particulars address HENRY
GORDON, 39-C Equitable Building, Boston. IL
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no LEAsE-For term of years, the very
valuable estate No. 113 Franklin street,
near Congress; large lot fruit trees. house con-
tains twelve furnished rooms, steam heat all
modern conveniences very desirable location
for boarding house or renting rooms. Apply to
VIM. w. MITCHELL. 81 Deering avenue,
Oakda1e. 12-1
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NOR sALE-Our Made Strong" Pants for
L $l.00, SIPS, $780, $500 and $3.50 per pair,
VIII not rip in seam or buttons come Off
HASKELL & JONES' Monument Square. "a
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RAYMOND SPRING HOUSE-Select board,
u (near Poland Spring. on line of Maine Cen
tral railroad Coca boating and fishing. Send
kaymond Me- may4tf
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Cashiers Office. Sundays excepted) 500 a.
m. to 900 p. M: Money order department. 600
a. m. to 800 p. M: Registry department, 500 a.
m. to 900 p. m.
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ASTHMA CURED.

What I suffered with Asthma for II
years no human being can imagine.
From the first breath Of cold weather till
spring my life was torture. Frequently
l would have two attacks In "a hours,
when for three hours at a time could
scarcely speak or swallow, or get my
breath. Propped up in bed, unable TO
lie down, coughing aud strsngling, dur
ing these paroxisms II seemed that every
moment would be my last. The best
doctors and all the celebrated Asthma
cures did not give me even temporary
relief. ! used six $500 bottles Of one
cure, but the hrSt relief | obtained was
in using B1aziH ~ Balm. That was in
September, 1888. 1 used fodT 50 cent
bottles during the winter following and
lid not have one attack. Nor have
had single attack during the past
twelve years l always keep Brazilian
Balm on hand aud al the hrst sign OF
old take It and am quickly cured and
all right. In tact the Balm is the doc tor
IN the house tor all OF us. 1t is simply
wonderful what it will do Nothing Is
90 hard for it. We have practically
1ad no doctors bills since we began tO
Use It. II people only knew its value,
lot home in the land would be without
t. MRS. MARY ScorT,
sl4 w Eighth St.. Wilmington, Del.
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FLEET TO Be SOLD
Auxiliary Vessels No Longer
Needed BY Uncle Sam are
TO be Disposed OF.

Washington Aug 23 The disposal
of the large Zee; Of auxilliary cruisers.
naval crafts. about 100 IN all including
a number Of large ocean going mer-
rhautmcn. which have been improvieed
into cruisers, collicrs. etc. viii be
taken up 10y the navy department to-
morrow by a special board OF naval
officers consisting Of Captain Clarke.
OF the bottleship Oregon Captain
Hlgginson. OF the battleship Massa-
New York. Civl Engineer Enrade, who
inspected the ships at Santiago. and
Naval Constructor Tawrey. who was
a member OF the auxiliary board at
New York, which originally recon-
mended the purchase OF these vessels.
Captain Clark. being on leave. may be
represented by another officer
The fleet Includes thirty eight cruis-
ers and large yachts. fifteen colllers.
seven supply ships. ambullnce ships,
distilling ships and repair ships. eleven
steamers for various uses and twenty
seven tugs.
The fleet cost many millions OF doll
lars The yachts averaged in cost
about $4,000, and the tugs $4,000, while
the big liners transformed into cruisers
and colliers cost several hundred thous
and dollars each. Tho naval board now
to pass upon this fleet viii require a
month or more to make the survey
and appraisal, which the law requires
when naval material is TO Doe sold The
board win determine at tho outset
what vessels should be retained as
many Of those on hand are serviceabie
as colllers, ambulance or listlling
ships.
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On another occasion Captain Sigsbes
deliberately sank his ship to save her
from still worse fate He was In com
mand Of the coast survey steamer Blake
and was anchored in . West Indian
port when a hurricane came up, and
In the heavy sea the snip's anchors be-
gan 10 drag She was drifting 70 utier
and inevitable destruction On a reef
Where she lay there was soft sandy
bottom. The captain ordered her scut-
tied, and down she went. Later she was
pumped out and raised-an expensive
operation, but far less costly than build-
Ing = new ship. -Munsey'S Magazine