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BUSY CARRANZA.
He Has Been Fitting Out Prizes for the
Yankee tVarships.

Lieut.. Ransom de Carranza, whom Sir
Wilfrid Laurier expelled from Canada at
the request of the Imperial Government
some weeks ago is in the city. The genial
Spaniard bobbed up this morning at the
Windsor Hotel, where he registered and
was assigned to room BAT. Later in the
dag he visited the residence of the Spanish
Consul, Senior Bombay Martel, 24S Dor
chester street, where he was seen by a
Star reporter. He evidently was greatly
surprised at meeting the reporter, and
absolutely refused to give any Informal
ton with regard to his movements during
the past few weeks. 1t was learned, how
ever, from Mr.. st. Pierre, O. c., his
lawyer, that Lieut.. Carranza had kept
his promise to leave Canada and that as
q matter of fact he did leave the Domin-
ion, going from Halifax to the French
isiands of ST. Pierre, Miquelon. of New
foundland, where, it is said, he supervised
the shipping of provisions by blockade
runners to Cuba. Mr.. St. Pierre added
that as Senior Carrsnza'S mission was now
at an end owing to the close of the war,
his client had returned to Montreal for the
purpose of bidding adieu to the Spanish
Consul, and his many friends preparatory
to his departure for Spain. Senior Car
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| around the cable, as they swing their
arms and upper part of the body with
violent exertion.
When the cable is forged into Its place,
the workmen take few moments of
rest, and then slide down to the next
joint, where the same operation is repeat
ed. Gable after cable is attached in this
way, until there is regular tangle( of
steel work and dangling cables looking
for all the world like spiders web. But
there is order in this colossal spider web,
such as never existed in the home Of the
insect that weaves theaWeb In our homes
and woods. Gradually Tone part of the
bridge after another is finished. and when
the s'false work" of scaffolds lis removed
the structure stands out in all the beauty
of its finished state. san
The bridge builders must not only be
skilled in their work, but they must have
the hardihood and daring of the sailor,
for most of thir work is performed at an
altitude higher than the topmast of any
sailing vessel They labor in all kinds of
weather-when the sun is pouring down
it's torrid rays in midsummer, or when
the mercury registers zero in winter.
To them their dizzy height is no more
than fifteen or tive nty feet are to the
ordinary carpenter or house painter. They
seldom use ladders. They would be co n
stantly in the way. If they want to reach
O higher framework they climb nimbly
up the steel works or jump lightly across
from one truss to another. A jump of
three feet from girder to girder is a COM
monplace occurrence to them.
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rama certainly CLOCKS as if the breezes of
the gulf had agreed with him. On the
reporter complimeting him on his healthy
appearance, he laughingly remarked !:
'fYou have a,fne climate, and have been
enjoying it. He retains his whiskers,
concerning which SO much was written
a few. weeks since.
Questioned as to the whereabouts of
S enor Duboso, he said that he did not
know where that gentleman was at pres
ent, but presumed that he was in Eng
land He had not heard from him since
his departure from Montreal some weeks
ago.
Asked if he had received sany official
news from Spain relative to the peace ne
gotiations, the Senior replied in the mega
tive. He had simply read the newspaper
reports. He had no opinion to, express in
regard to the terms accepted by his Gov
eminent.
The lieutenant preferred not to discuss
the recent action of Sir @sWilfrid Laurier
expelling him from Canada He will
remain in Montreal few days, and will
probably visit Toronto before his return
to his native country. 1t is not known
whether he will form o member of the
Spanish Legation that will be appointed
to Washington at the close of the war.
Tt is said that several of the vessels
seized by the American -warships while
trying to run the Cuban blockade were
equipped and sent to Cuba by Senior Car
rama, the Island of St. Pierre Miquelon
being utilized as the centre from which
such supplies were for warded. Montreal
Star.
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TOiLERS OF THE AIR.
How the Work on Suspension Bridge Is
Done.
(Godey's Magazine.)


The workmen on the cables follow
closely after, the builders of the iron
roadway. These men are engaged in more
perilous employment, if anything than
the former. They climb nimbly up to
the very summit of the huge towers, and
then without flinching, proceed to descend
the inclined cables. 1t makes the spec
tators below tremb for them so danger
GUS is the descent, but the workmen have
no fear. else they would be untitled for
the duty required of them. After sliding
down theicable. a dozen feet they stop and
turn around aud face the towers The
men working the derrick slowly swing
out to them the end of.a cable about three
inches IN diameter. Another man car
ri s out to them by means of small
hand pulley and rope .red-hot band of
steel, which the cable workers seize with
their pinchers and clasp around the large
cable on which they are resting Then
While the steel is still hot and maneable
the small cable, with it's end secured in
q thick bolt OF steel, is brought into posi-
ton and the end welded into the red hot
steel band encircl1ng the main cable. The
workmen pound and forge saway, ham
mering, twisting and bending the metal
before it cools off. The Welding must be
done rapidly, and the workmen have no
time to stop and think of the dangerous
position in which they are placed. Proba-
bly, the only support they have comes
from their legs, which they wind tightly
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WIT AND WISDOM.
His Opinion Unchanged.

Two citizens of Nebraska were caught
in one Of those violent funnel shaped
clouds, and as they scooted along in the
midst of ruins of buildings and flying
trees one of them remarked:
''This is the worst cyclone I ever saw"
Ignorant mani" cried the other in
tones of scorn that were almost drowned
by the rush of the storm. Cant you dis
tinguish cyclone from a tornado? Are
tho teachings of science altogether lost
upon you? This is tornado, and, as de-
scribed by Professor Loveland and Meteor
oIogist Gere, it is''-
Just then achurch steeple transfxed the
speaker, and he zerished in great agony,
While the other man drifted along for ten
miles or so and was dumped softly into a
sand bank AS he brushed the sand out of
his teeth and ears he remarked:
ssWell, that was the worst cyclone I ever
saw. Nebraska State journal.
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WHO IS TO BLAMEq
COLUMBIA TO UNCLE SAM: &c

Who is responsible for the medical and
sanitary conditions prevailing at Santiago
de Cuba? The stories that come to us
from the field of battle and from the
transports coming North with the sick
men of the army are heart-rending. We
know that the lack of medical appli-
ances, of medicines, of ordinary comfort,
OF doctors and nurses, was criminal. We
know that if it had not been for the Red
Cross Society, conditions would have
been more murderous than they actually
have been. But who is responsible? At
The very outset of the expedition from
Tampa the wrong began. Whether
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sufficient medical supplies for the army
were taken or not, not nearly enough
reached the front. We are told that
a sufficient supply was forwarded, and
thai sufficient supply of good and nour
ishing food, including canned soups and
fresh meat, was actually shipped on the
transports to Santiago, but we know that
the soldiers never had them. In the war
cartoon taken from Harper's Weekly,
Columbia cries to Uncle Sam, "You will
fix the responsibility, or the country
will"-and this will surely como about.
There is nothing more sickening than the
story of the Concho, except it be that of
the other transports. 1t is the story of
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men sick with fever, crowded into mol
some holes, drinking foul water, with
out necessary medicines. And these sick
men are the soldiers who have fought our
battles the soldiers of the richest and
most resourceful nation Of the world.
There DIS another story too, that of
wounded soldiers on the field of battle
without surgical aid. and that Of 9th er
wounded men walking miles and miles to
the rear for doctors and hospital, some of
them surviving, and all of them display
ing the heroism of martyrs. The cam.
paign of Santiago illustrated the magnif1-
cent virtues Of the American soldier, but
it gave an opportunity to some careless
criminal, to whom justice should be
done. Who is he?.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Corrsc
pondents of the Press.
YARMOUTH.

YARMOUTH.
North Var mouth, Aug. 10.-The schools
throughout the town will commence the
fall term Aug. 29th. with the same corps
OF teachers that taught the spring term
Wescustogo Grange has recently Teceiy
ed new member. Cumberland County
Pomona Grange will meet here Aug. II.
Miss Martha Marshall of Portland, Is
visiting at N. S. Shurt leff's.
Mrs Mitchell Of North Easton, Mass,
is visiting relatives in town.
DAMARISCOTTA.
Damariscotta, Aug. lO.-Frank Miller
was arrested and tried last Monday after
noon August 9Th, at Waldoboro, before
Trial Justice H. E. Webster for having
in his possession ffty-two short Holsters.
The nudge found him guilty and imposed
q flne of two hundred and sixty dollars
and costs of prosecution, from which. sen.
tence Miller appealed to the October term
of court, giving securities in the sum Of
$500. Miller was defended by How ard
Rawson, Esq, OF Waldoboro.
YARMOUTH.
Yarmouth. August 11.-Mrs. Emerson
and daughter of Chelsea, Mass, who have
been guests of Mrs Lucy Baker fol-
several days, left town for Bucksport, on
Saturday.
Mr.. William Sweetsir, formerly of
Cumberland Centre, now of Hernden.
Va, called on Prof. Z. A. Blanchard
and other friends in town one day this
week., Mr.. Sweetsir is at present post
master at Herndon. he removed from
Cumberland twenty eight years ago at
which time be was chorister of The
Central church, Yarmouth. He is the
last of the Benjamin Sweetsir family and
married a sister of the late William
Loring. the veteran band leader Of Cum
berland.
" i'll occupy the Baptist pulpit on Sunday
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HE1DIEss BODY WASHED ASHORE

Amesbury, Mass. August 1.-THE
headless body of a woman was washed
ashore at Salisbury Beach late this after
noon and the town officers are actively at
work in an attempt to have it identified.
The woman was apparently about 20
years of age, wore black dress, tan shoes
is that of one of the victims of the cyclone
at Hampton Beach, July 4th. There was
nothing about the clothing which enables
the officers to identify the body without
the assistance of outside parties.
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About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I
gave II such remedies as are usually Civ
en il such cases, but as nothing gave re-
lief, we sent for q physician and it was
under his care for week. At this time
the child had been sick for about ten
days, and was having about twenty-five
operations of the bowels every twelve
hours. and we were convinced that unless
il soon obtained relief it would not live.
ChaInberlain's Collie, Cholera and
D!arrhoaa Remedy was recommended,
and decided to try it, I soon noticed a
change for the better; by its continued
use complete cure was brought about
and 1t is now perfectly healthy.-C. L.
BoGGs. Stumptown, Gilmer Co., w. Va.
For sale by D. ". Haseltine d Co., 3S7
Congress street; Edward w. Stevens. 107
Portland street; King P. Raymond, Cum
berland Mills: VIM. Oxnard, 921 Con-
gross street; II. P. S. Goold, Congress
Square Hotel.
Ike Best Remedy for Flux.
Mr.. John Matthias, well known stock
dealer Of Pulaski. KY, says: After
suffering foG over week with flux, and
my physician having failed to relieve Inc,
I was advised to try Cham berlain' Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
have 5iie pleasure OF stating that the half
of one bottle cured me- For sale by
D. ". Aaseltine & Co., 3ST Congress ST.,
Edward W. Stevens, 107 Portland street;
King P. Raymond, Cumberland Mills;
Wm. Oxnard, 921 Congress street; Fl. 7.
S. Goold, Congress Square Hotel.
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TO HnAsn

The property ON the corner of India and
Commercial Sts, known as the international
House. That part of the building TO be leased
contains thirty-fve rooms, is in good repair and
the Grand Trunk Railway passenger station,
the Foreign, New York and Boston Steamers,
and has been successfully run for years as
small hotel and boarding house. Will be leased
for term of years to the right parties. Apply
to AUG. p FULLER,
jly26d1m 1872 Fore ST., Portland. Me.
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CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind You Have Aluays Bought.
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years, and
Tile Kind You Have Alz0ays Bought.
CASTORIA
Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yow Have 44lzOays Bought
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FOR SALE.

To n desirable purchaser only,
that valuable tract of land,
ahout 90 acres, known as the
Base BnIl AVID Circus grounds,
Civ OF Deering, about one mite
from Portland City Hall; cleo.
tric cars pass every few min
utes. Rare nOrtunity for n
syndicate; but few pieces good
unimprOyed properly remain-
in: unsOld near the city.
BENJAMIN SHAW.
81 l-2 Exchange So.
aug10 d1Ws
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WANTED.

Mattresses, and other help for
falmouth Hotel. Only those
with references and experience
need apply. Cali daily at p. M,
at hotel Office. aug12d3ts
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FOR SALE.

A Beautiful residence, situated in the village
of Bowdoinham, consisting of house and stable,
all modern conveniences, including furnace
heat open fire ana filtered cistern, ETC., located
on high ground, overlooking river and NJ c. Il.
r. depot, with beautiful view of surrounding
country within three minutes. walk OF high
school and three churches. just the place for
w. P Carr ESQ.,. who has occupied premises for
past five years at rental OF S110 per year, and
being about to move to his new residence now
building is the reason why offer property for
sale If not sold by Oct. 1st will rent to right
party, Address the owner,
Bangor, Me. aug2d1w
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MARRY me-, NELLIE,

And Iwlll buy you such pretty Ring at
MoKenney's. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, Opal Pearls, RubIes, Emeralds and
Wedding Rings speciality. Largest stock in
city, MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22du
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nENTIST'S OFFICE TO LET-The Dental
IL Parlors now occupied by DR.. d. W. Eel
lows. 81 IL Free street, comprising operating
rooms, reception room and work room possess
sion August /. Also Offices over S8 and 90 Ex-
change street. CHARLES MCCARTHY, JR.
or BENJAMIN SHAW jly26dtf
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no LET-At 1853 Cumberland street, first
IL class upper rent of eight rooms, with bath
tub and hot water connections, also hot water
heat Everything in fine condition and up to
date. Apply to TRUE BROS, 1874 Fore street.
foot of Exchange street. aug2dtf
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wANTED-AGENTs.
Agents Wanted.

To sell our new one dollar outfit. consisting
of Identification, baggage registry, and specia
thousand dollar policy issued by the United
States Casualty Co. Liberal terms. UNIVER
SAL IDENTIFICATION AND RECOVERY
co. 42 Church ST., New Haven, Conn
ag11d1w*
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A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from; Diamonds, opals, Pearls
Rubys and La al other precious stones. Engage.
stock in the city. MCKINNEY, tie .JeWe sess
Monument Square. marJeT, Sioi'
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HORSE FOUND-Found loose on Congress
Ill street at O'Clock a. m. Sunday, July 81,
1898, dark brown mare, black name and tai,
both hind legs spawned, white spots on back
and sides Wefght about $50 pounds. GEO.
W. SYLVESTER, City Marshal. Portland Me-,
Aug. 8. 1898. s91
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YgyO LET-Entire third floor building 553M
Il Congress St.. corner OF Oak; four rooms |;
extremely GSsirable location; price reasonable;
also rear room on 4th floor. Upper rent at ITO
Pine ST., will be let about Aug. 25 Lower
rent at 181 Oxford ST.. eight rooms. F. L.
JERKS, 396 Congress St. 6-l
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BOARD, summer and winter, for men, women
ID and children; quiet place. fishing and sail
ing; good chance to keep horse and carriage
wholesome flood; near Sebago Lake, Whites
addressing ELLEN FREEMAN, North Wind
ham, Maine. 81
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VNANTED-Capable girl for general house
w work. SO Beckett street. 81
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DOARD-Any one wishing board in the coun-
ID try for a few weeks can find it at the
Pequawket House Plenty of fresh .veget-
ahles, eggs, etc. Terms reasonable Address,
MIS-. 9. MURCH. West Baldwin, Me. 81
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GUNNER BOARD-Parties wishing board
y address BURNELL FARM, Box 4, Gorham,
Me. Noapplications answered without refer
ence. Ia
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ITO LET-Office; connecting rooms, up one
l. fight, opposite the Falmouth Hotel: Seba-
go water and gas; desirable for lawyer, dent
list or physician. n. S. GARDNER, 1857
Middle st. 81 !.
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TOR SALE-Examine the fine editions of 1Oc
sheet music for sale by HALVES, 414 Con-
gress street; also music books. popular songs,
superior strings and musical instruments of ali
kinds. aug6-4
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SUMMER RESORTS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, in advance.
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ITO LET-Tne suite of three rooms. second
l. floor, now occupied by Little Woodbury. &
Co., 81 Exchange street, Just the place for
broker or law offices, steam heat. Apply to
'COLESWORTHY BOOK STORE, 90 Exchange
street. 81
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TOR SALE-London Cart, has pole and
excbanne for doGb,e csrriage: will se at h 10
discount; away up in quality and style; better
look at it. BRADLEY g. SMALL, 35 Preble
Straat 81
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LOST AND FOUND.

r OST-A ladies' pocketbook containing
or at Fort Allen park Thursday afternoon. The
finder will confer favor and obtain reward by
leaving word where same can be found at As
Union street. 1911
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NOR SALE OR LEASE-Brick house 1O5
beside bath and linen room, fourteen closets,
cellar plastered and cemented, containing laun-
dry, storage rooms and water closet, furnace
heat, two open fires, lot 50x100 very pleasant,
overlooking fine gardens and State street. p.
c. MANNING, 234 Middle street.. jly29,tf
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EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A nearby farm
Il located within five minutes walk of depot,
post office and electric cars. suitable for gen.
for city property also other properties for ex-
change. Real estats office, First National Bank,
FREDERICK s. VAIL. 10-1
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NOTICE-We will pay the highest cash prices
IN for household goods or store fixtures OF
any description or receive the same at our auct-
ion rooms for sale on commission. GOSS q
WILSON, Auctioneers. Is Free ST. 1874
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EoR SALE-2 IL story house No. 35 st. Law
u renee street. containing 10 rooms and bath;
has furnance heat. cemented cellar, Sebago
water, gas, water closets fitted for two fami-
OF A. c. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange st.
aug9.4
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MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED--s1 900, 81, 500.
ll $4,000, or more at per cent interest. We
have funds of clients TO invest in first mort
cages on real estate security. Parties desiring
loans can obtain same by applying at the real
estate office. First National Bank Building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL. 101
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WANTED,
WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for IS conts. cash in advance.
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FOR SALE-Elegant mansion on the high.
a Lands of Deering; was built for home OF
merchant at cost of 500. 900, and perfect now as
tries pass The premises eight times hourly; q
forged sale; price $4,000. w. H. WALDRON
g. CO., 1870 Middle ST. 1O-1
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EOR sALE-Our Made Strong" Trousers,
L that will not rip in seam or buttons come
off, for Sl.oO. SIPS, $780,, $500 and $3.50 per
pair Also white drill OyerallS, blue drill over
alls, grocers' frocks and butchers ffocks at
HASKELL s. JONES', Monument Square.
iyo2=d
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T,O LET-An upper tenement consisting of 9
a rooms and bath, has gas, Sebago water.
ments; finely located on New Gray street. In
quire Of A. G. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange ST.
Of
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TO LET.
WATCHES ON nSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. A,large stock
of new model Watches will be sold on easy pay
ments at reasonable prices. All Styles. All
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square, mar19dtf
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FOR SALE-Elegant musical instruments
just received, pianos. music boxes. regi-
mas. violins, mandolins, banjos, guitars, har-
violin and banjo strings popular music books.
etc. Please CALL HALVES, Ala Congress
street. aug6-4
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TaNO LET-One of the most comfortable dwell
Il ings in city. brick house, 81 North street
II rooms. all modern co1veniences. II. Id
SHAW, 90 North street. 81
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TElO LET-At Long Island. West End fully
4 furnished cottages last week in August and
bathing and fishing. Inquire of MILIIkEN,
West End, L. l. al
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FOR SALE-One Is horse power boiler and 10
horse power engine For further particu-
lars address p. .. Box 534, Freeport. Me. 10t
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WANTED-stTUAriuN>.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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TOILET.

FOR RENTAL exceptionally well located
Il modern house, No. 2i7 and No. 2l9 Brack-
EFT street, containing 10 and II rooms, with
baths, and all other modern improvements !;
special inducements to desirable families. Real
Estate office. First National Bank, FREDER-
lex S. VAIL. 10-l
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FOR sALH.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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WANTED-Firs class journeyman shoe,
w maker. None but skilled Workmen need
apply. MITCHELL BROS, Temple street,
City III
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business OPEEING-An investigation at
ID my office will lead to your getting into good
paying business; an open field, first come, first
served; now is the opportunity for live man.
CHAS. WARREN DAVIS, 176 LIZ Middle ST.,
Room IL Ill
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+ fishing cunning. rowing, fine views, pleas
ant drives and plenty of shade trees. Broad
piazza. A quiet place Tor rest and comfort
j. B. and F. w. PLUMMER, Ray
uond, Me. Je16-l2
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MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Young man to learn retail furnl-
w ture business. Address BuSiNEoo'
Press Office. 121
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EOR SALE-Second-hand, three spring ex-
press wagon. body 8 it. by fl. 8 in, has
three removable seats with backs and cushions.
BRADLEY & SMALL, 35 Preble st. 81
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DOR SALE OR LEASE-A lot of land at the
West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing shout 4,224 feet Apply to
E. HARLOW, 9l9 Congress street. jan25dtf
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nor SALE-Fine gentleman's road wagon.
light, late style whalebone, piano box, body
24x60 inches, whipcord trimmed spring cushion,
carmine gear, good as new, no use for ii, sell
low. G. II. FISHER. IL Noyes street. Oak
dale. 121