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The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24
TO RECEIVE THE FIRST MAINE

Ajdutant General John T. Richards re-
ceived telegram, Monday evening, from
Col. Kendall, commanding the LIST Maine
Volunteers at Chickamauga. that the
regiment would leave it's present camp in
the park, Tuesday, August 90. So far as
is known the boys will arrive in Augusta
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About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. /
gave it such remedies as are usually civ
en- in such cases, but as nothing gave re-
lief, we sent for 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
it soon obtained relief it would not live.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended.
and decided to try it. soon noticed a
change for the better; by it's continued
use complete cure was brought about
and it is NOW perfectly healthy.-C. T..
BoGGs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co. W. Va.
For sale by D. W. Haseltine q Co. 3S7
Congress street; Edward w. Stevens 107
Portland street; King P. Raymond. Cum-
berIand Mills: VIM. Oxnard, 9s1 Con
gress street; II. P. S. Goold, Congress
Square Hotel.
The Best Remedy for Flux,
Mr.. John Matthias. well known stock
dealer of Pulaski, KY, says: "Aftar
suffering for over q week with f1nr amd
INV physician having failed to reJfavs ~, ~na
/ was advised to try Chamberlain; "a Coiin'
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ana 10 ~
the pleasure of stating that the half Il" o #
one bottle cured me- For sale hv n
W. Heseltine & Co., 1857 Congress- sty n.y. -
Edward W. Stevens, 107 Portland str roet'
King P. Raymond, Cumberland Mills.
VIM, Oxnard, 22l Congress street; ii.
P. S. Goold, Congress Square Hotel.
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A blessing alike to young and old, DIR.
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
Natures specific for dysentery, diarrhaa
and summer complaint.
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DIR. E=HLL.EBROWN

has removed to Y. M. G. A. BriIding, Room
SO. tuesdays, other days by appointments.
Take Elevator. Boston office 157 Newbury
81. aug1d1m*
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MAINsPR,Ncs. 75c.

The best American Mainsprings, made by the
Fjoin and Waltham companies. Warranted
for one year MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. mar19dtf
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MAY BE KNOWN IN BIDDEFoR1

Amesbury, Mass, August a3.-An un-
known man was killed by freight train
at Salisbury this morning. In his pocket
was found a lady's open face gold wntoh
Biddeford. Ne. The body was taken to
Newburyport.
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OTHERS WOULD KIN ow.

Villager with dignity)-'No, sir;
this is prohibition town, and don t
know where you could get liquor
Stranger-"Don't you? You must be a
Prohibitionist PUCK.
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a THOUSAND RINGS

To, select from Diamonds, Opals, Pearls,
Rubys and all other precious stones. Engage
stock In the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler.
Monument Square mar19dtf
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Portland, Aug. 16, 1898.
NOTICE.

Ill persons are hereby cautioned against
A harboring or trusting any of the crew OF the
british steamship Picqua, Capt. Brown, from
as no debts Ct their contracting will
~ - CHASE, LEAVITT s. CO.. Agents.
ouoo2 d3t
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q OST-From carriage in front Of Cox & Dyer's
"a shoe store. Aug nth, a II. C St Bern ard
dog pup. color orange and white with white
braze. I weeks ole; the finder will be rewarded
by returning or giving information in, regard
to the same to JOHN A. CLARITY, U. S.
Hotel. city. tes 1871
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UOR SALE-Farm In Bethel, Maine, 12O acres
L good land, 2 IL 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 OH favorable terms
or may be exchanged for Portland property.
MISS SARAH BIDEN. No. 3s4 Fore ST.
Portland, Me. mar9-u
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PORTLAND, ME-, AUGUST Is. 1898

PORTLAND, ME-, AUGUST Is, 1898.
To THE HONORABLE THE HARBoR COMMITS
SIoNERS, PORTLAND HARBoR:
THE Portland and Cape Elizabeth Railway
i Company petition your Honorable Board
for permission 70 build bridge of sufficient
Of the Portland bridge. and attached to same
extending from the Draw to the Cape Elizabeth
end all in Portland Harbor.
PORTLAND AND CAPE ELIZABETH RAIL
WAY CO..
BY CLARENCE HALE,
Its Attorney.
ON the foregoing petition. it is ordered that
U clearing be appointed for Thursday.
August l5 next at O'Clock p. m. at the office 81
the HarbOr Commissioners, No. Exchange ST.
,vhers all parties may be heard; and it is fur.
tSar ordered that notice of the above petition
together with this our order thereon. be given
AZ Argus. Advertiser and Express, for seven
DAYS previous to the hearing.
(Signe0 >,,v,ox
SAM'L B. KELSEY,
G. II. FARLEY.
Portland, Aug 16, 1898. augl7d7t
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l. rooms EACH with baths. sheds and furnace.
in nice repair. Also 2 rents. 2951s Bracket
street, 6 rooms each, furnace with lower rent.
GEO. F. JUNKINS, under U. s. Hotel, Monu-
menJ square.
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FURNISHED HOUSE to let in Western par
Il otcity. fine location, one minutes walk to
cars, all modern conveniences, hot water heat
er, ten rooms including bath, all in good order
Address B. c., Press Office. 1871
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WIT AND WISDOM.

NO INFLUENCE WHATEVER.
"Twiggs is chronic kicker"
'sYes; but you've probably noticed that
when clock strikes all the time nobody
pay any attention to it. detroit Free
Press.
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BATTLESHIp MAINE souvenir SPOONS

This is the prettlest Spoon ever put on the
market. Can and see it. MCKINNEY, the
JeWeler, Monument So uare. mar19du
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MARRY mE, NELLIE,

And Will buy you such a pretty Ring at
McKenney's. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, 0paLPearls. Rubles Emeralds and
all other precious stones Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22du
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EOR RENT-Houses 2i7 and 2l9 Bracket
street. containing ii rooms, bath, steam
heat and other Improvements rent reasonable.
Also several other desirable houses and rents
Estate Office. First National Bank Building
FREDERICK S. VAIL. 2O-1
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EOR SALE-New house on Pitt street, Oak
Il dale; contains rooms and bath, hot and
cold water wired for electric lights, connects
with sewer. has large lot. and will be sold on
easy terms. Apply to CHARLES c. ADAMS,
No. 81 Exchange street, Portland. jly274
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HOUSE AT FEssENDEN PARK-New six
IL rooned house. entirely modern in every
respect; $4,000, only $500 down: balance easy.
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TO LEASE,

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 a
for a term of years to the right parties. Apply
to AUG. r. FULLER,
jly26d1m 1872 Fore ST., Portland, Me.
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Il and shed. Also upper rent, s Cedar street.
8 good rooms and BATH very handy location
and lower rent 6 rooms, 81 Smith Corner Ok
ford). GEO. +. JUNKINS, under U. S. Holel.
Monument square.
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WATCHES ON iNSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. a large stock
OF new model Watches will be sold on easy pay.
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar19dtf
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EOR SALE-our MADE Strong" Trousers,
that will not rip in seam or buttons come
off, for sL0O. SLIPS, S1.5O, $500 and $3.50 per
pair Also white drill Oyeralls, blue drill over
HASKELL s. JONES, Monument Square.
jy2S-4
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LOST AND FOUND.

OST-Between City Hall and U. S. Hotel or
~ in City Hall, black pocket book containing
about five dollars and pass 10 Boston, Please
leave at j. W. MINOTT'S, 6l5 Congress street
and receive reward. 2F1
7 OST-A gilt belt clasp consisting OF two Gu
er please return to CARTER BROS. CO.. 52i
Congress st. 20-l
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ITO LET-At Casco Terrace, Falmouth Fore
L side, furnished cottage of eight rooms. five
beds; running water in house, good bathing
or electric road Fare 10 cents. Stable if need
ed. Terms $1.0O per day. Apply to A. o.
HASKELL. 1871
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CASTORIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. H FLETCHER.
The Kind You Have Alzvays Bought
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NH ONEY TO LOAN on first class real estate
III mortgages; also real estate bought sold:
leased and cared for; over % years successful
experience. GEO. F. JUNKINS, nnder .. s..
Hotel, Monument square. 20-1
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NOR SALE OR LEASE-A lot of land at the
West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing about 4,224 feet. Apply to
E. HARLOW, 9l9 Congress street. jan25du
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SUMMER RESORTS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, in advance.
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DIOR SALE OR LEASE-Brick house 105
Il Winter street, thoroughly built, IL rooms,
cellar plasJcred and cemented, containing 'aln-
dry, storage rooms and water closet, furnace
heat, two open fires, lot 50x1O0 very pleasant,
overlooking fine gardens and State street. r.
G. MANNING, 234 Middle street. jly29,tf
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

HOUSE AT WOODFORDS-Ne 10 roomed
Ill house with every modern convenience:
large lot; excellent location: one of the most
snowy houses ever,built; price $4,000; $500
down. MARKS & EARLE CO., over Evening
Express. 22-1
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TOR SALE OR LEASE-Brick honse 77s
Congress street, IL rooms and bath room.
hot water furnace heat. nice condition, location
unsurpassed, good place for physician or pri-
vate family, or for letting rooms. Ii taken on
lease steam heat will be furnished II desired.
Inquire of JOHN F. PROCTOR, SO Exchange
street, or L. HASTY, IL Green street. 9-3
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EOR SALE-2 1-2 story house No. So st. Law
renee street. containing 10 rooms and bath;
has furnance heat, cemented cellar, Sebago
water. gas, water closets, fitted for two fami-
lies: lot 50xlOO; for further particulars inquire
OF A. G. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange st.
/, ~ "a aug9.4
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TITO LET-Lower rent. 20 Dow street, s rooms.
Il Lower rent, 20 Roberts street, rooms. bath
and furnace. Lower rent, 4S Chestnut street, 8
rooms Lower rent. rear 75 Wilmot, rooms.
GEO. f. JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel Monu-
maNt square.
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WEppINc RINGS.

One hundred of them to select from. ALI
styles, all weights, all prices in 10, IA and 10
Kt Gold. Largest and best stock OF rings
in the city. thousand of them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler. Monument Square. june7dtf
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FOR SALE.

Very desirable large block of land at Bay
View, Ferry Beach; loo feet on the sea wall.
Price $3.50. Address J. NJ. KEENE. 1881 Mass.
Ave-, Cambridge, Mass. aug2oMWS6t
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GEO. F. JUNKINS,
Real Estate Bulletin.
OFFICE UNDER U. S. HOTEL,
Monument Square,

ITO LET--Choice upper rent, 4oe Cumberland
4 street. 6 rooms, bath and She'd suitable for
small family. Also nice fiat. 785 Congress street.
rooms, bath. hot water heat. GEO. f. JUN
KINS, under U. S. Hotel, Monument square.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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no LET-Lower rent, 20 State street rooms,
T. bath. furnace and laundry. very pleasant and
rooms and BATH GEO f. JUNKINS. under U.
S. HOTEL Monument square.
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DOR SALE-FREDERICKS S. VAIL has the
Il largest list of desirable houses and, rents
for sale and to let of any real estate Office in
Portland. His specially is negotiating mort
property. Particulars Real Estate Office, First
National Bank building 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

WANTED-We still need more hands on our
w sewing machines, and can assure their
having steady work. KING MANUFACT-
URING co, Manufacturers ladies' muslin I'M
derWear, 148 Middle ST. 1872
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WANTED-Case of bad health that R-LP-A-N-S
VIII not benefit. Send cents to Ripaus Chemical
Co,New York. for 10 samples and 900 testimonials.
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nor SALE-Examina the fine editions of 10c
sheet music for sale by HALVES, Ala Con-
gress street also music books, popular songs,
superior strings and musical instruments OF ali
kinds. aug6-4
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CASToRIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze Alz0ays Bought.
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FOR SALE-Elegant musical instruments
Just received. pianos, music boxes. regt
mas, violins, mandolns, banjos, guitars, har-
violin and banjo strings, popular music books.
etc. Please call. HALVES. 4l4 Congress
street. aug64
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ITO LET-Pleasant lower rent, 35 Falmouth
street, Oakdale. rooms. bath. steam laun-
dry. Also good rents 81 Main street corner
Verandah). East Deerlng. Nice upper rent, 26
Lincoln street, Woodfords. z rooms bath and
steam. GEO. F. JUNKINS. under U, s. Hotel.
Monument square.
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A PLEASANT quiet boarding place at a.
IA farm on the shore of a beautiful pond.
Portland references. Address GEORGE N
COLBY, Denmark Me. 18-10t
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EoR sALE-Elegant, new house on Forest
Il Avenue, Deering, opposite residence Of
Hon. W. W. Brown; every modern convenience
such as Steam heat, open Plumbing laundry,
electric lights and bells, etc. low at $4,000, but
will be sold for $4,000, II taken now $4,000 can
Congress 81. 23-1
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offices TO LET--Several MICS offices for
" business purposes on I'd and Sd floors corner
Cong ess and Oak streets; also 2 large rooms,
4th story $50 Congress street. GEO. T, JUN
KINS, under U. S. Hotel, Monument square.
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for % cents. cash in advance.
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WAN4GG,-sErUArIov,

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cests. cash in advance.
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M ONEY to loan on mortgages of real estate
III ats and per cent For sale-real estate,
farms, timber lands and suburban property.
Rents collected aQd care of property.
Thorough acquaintance of the value of proper
ty, having had % years experience In the
street. 1871
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ECR SALE OR EXCHANGED nearby farm
- located within minutes walk of depot,
post office and electric cars suitable for gen.
for city property. Also other properties for
exchange. Real Estate Office. First National
Bank Building. FREDERICK S. VAIL. 1871
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HOUSE AT FESSENDEN PARK-A new 10
- roomed house; everything flrst-class and up
lo-uate -. 700 $500 down, balance as rent
MAhhS " EARLE CO.. over Evening Express.
22-1
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FOR sALK,
Forty words inserted ender this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.

FOR SALE-At Deering Center and very
Il pleasantly situated, house with stable.
nearly new, hot and cold water, bath, cemented
cellar with excellent heater. All of the rooms
are papered and ready for occupancy: extra
lot. Price $4,000. AUSTIN'S AGENCY,
Deeriug Center. 24-1
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WANTED-Larg room with board fer the
w winter, for elderly lady and boy. price
must be reasonable state full particulars. Adj
dress X A. Press Office 24-2
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NOR good country board in fine locality for
n fishing, cunning, rowing, fine views pleas
ant drives and plenty of shade trees. Broad
piazza. A quiet place tor rest and comfort
Address. j. b. and F.. w. PLUMMER, Ray
mond, Me. Je16-21
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MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
M cages on real estate, life insurance poll
cfes and notes or any good security. Real es-
tate bought. sold and exchanged. 48 1-2 Ex-
change street I. z. BUTLER. aug23-4
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'EC LET-Wery desirable rent $40 Cumberland
a street, rooms. bath. steam, shed. large gar
den. slightly and pleasant. Also nice lower rent,
LAG Sherman street, rooms, bath and shed.
GEO. Il. JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel. Monu-
ment square.
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HOUSE AT DEERING-A nice, coy, six
= roomed house and stable; lot containing
6,0cO square feet; on sunny side of the street;
price $1,000. only $500 down. MARKS &
EARLE CO.. over Evening Express. 22-1
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
iI 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.
G. LIBBY s. CO., AZ IL Exchange st. aug134
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STORE TO LET-248 Forest avenue, Wood
y fords, double store, formerly occupied by tho
Allen Sarsaparilla Co., large storehouse in the
rear fine location for any business. GEO. F.
JUNKINS. under us. Hotel Monument square,
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EOR SALE-COntents OF an office situated on
= Commercial street. consisting of Oak Roll
top Desk. Tables. Chairs Safe, &c. compare
lively new. Price moderate BENJAMIN
SHAW. 81 IL Exchange street. 22-l
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NEW THREE FLAT HOUSE on Park street:
~ not and cold water in pantry and bath; cleo
trio bells, speaking tubes everything desirable:
Will pay % per cent on price asked. MARKS 8
EARLE CO., over Evening Express. 22-1
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FOR SALE-In Deering, near cars, schools
and stores, cottage house of 6 rooms
and 5000 feet OF garden land. Sebago water,
e zen cellar, ETC. Everything in good CON
dltlon and very cozy. Price $1,000. Only 500
down, balance $40 per month pays for it.
DALTON Sc CO.. 478 IL Congress St. 2O-l
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EACTS-I want to call your attention TO the
pruning and grading, clean windows, do scrub
bling. clean and lay carpets All my work is
done in a satisfactory manner; 1t will pay you
to give me call refer by permission to Car
ton Court Telephone 75O. aug2dtf
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no LET-At 1853 Cumberland street, a 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, 1894 Fore street,
foot of Exchange street. aug2dn
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

WANTED Immediately at Mrs. Palmers
" employment office, 399 IL. Congress street,
30 girls for hotels and private families in the
city, also young women for working house
keepers in widowers' families; those desiring
competent help can always rely on this office.
1911
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MONEY LOANED on first and second
w mortgages, real estate, IFS insurance
policies. notes, bonds and good collateral
security. Notes discounted; rate OF interest
per cent year and upwards, according to
security. W. ?. CARR, room 5, second floor,
Oxford building, 1856 Middle street. jly16-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

TOR RENT-Lower half of house 159 Pearl
Il ST., between Cumberland and Oxford, pos
esslon given Sept LIST, house in good repair,
inquire on the premises to MRS NJ A. RUS
SELL. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

WANTED. AGENTS keystone Dust Layer.
W No dust. No washing the floor Agents
making $i5 per day. Apply w. H. GODDARD,
$3.50 Washington ST., Boston. 1911
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FFlO LET-On North ST., lower rent nice and
Il sunny and in first class order, rooms ant
bath, rent low to right party. Inquire OF III: A
HALLETT, % North ST., or assessors office
CITY building ISL
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MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-s1ooo $500,
I'VE S5O0O and upwards, at and per cent.
interest. We have unexceptional facilities for
placing first class loans on real estate security.
We also make the management of real estate a
specially Particulars. Real Estate Office.
First National Bank Binding. FREDERICK
8, VAIL. pol
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GUNNER BOARD-Parties wishing board
y address BURNELL FARM, Box f. Gorham.
Me. Noapplications answered without refer
ence 1-3
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WANTED. FEMALE HELP.

WANTED---A young woman to learn ladies
w and gents coat making; must be q good
sewer, one who will make themselves pleasant
and agreeable with girl IA years old and live
with my family. TAILOR, 311 Union street
Room s, Lynn, Mass. 231
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FOR SALE-Farms at all prices; do you want
or write to MS; we are headquarters for farms
and outlayng lands; agents for the New En-
gland Farm Agency. G. +. ALEXANDER &
CO., SO Exchange St., Portland. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

E5OR Rents story brick house, No. 15s
l. High street. within minutes walk OF Con
gress square, $40 per month plus water rates
as it stands BENJAMIN SHAW, OIL 1-2 Elk
change street. 21-1
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Situation by q young man who understands
years experience. Graduate of Grays Port.
land Business College. Good references fur
nished. Address CHAS. f. ALLEN, Skow.
hogan, Maine. augSd4W&
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-24

WANTED AT ONCE Four experienced
w table girls. Apply to D. B. SMITH at
Rlverton PARK Cafe 1871
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-22
FOR THE NAVY.
Appropriation Bill Reported Carries
$35, ,6S3, ,O5S.

washington. March 22-The naval
appropriation bill as reported to the
house today, carries a total of $35, $685. =
O5S, an increase over last year of So
764. .432, and over the current estimates
of 2,514. .S24.
For the increase of the navy the bill
allows to be constructed by contract
three sea going coast line battIeships
designed to carry the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance, displace-
ment Il, 900 tons with the highest prac-
ticable speed for their class to cost ex-
elusive of armament not exceeding S3,-
900 each, one to be named the Maine
six torpedo boats and six torpedo boat
destroyers, to cost not exceeding 81
100000, and one gunboat to take the
place of the L. S. S, Michigan, to cost
exclusive of armament, not over $780,
000 to be built on the great lakes. One
of these sea going battleships is to be
built on the Pacific coast. The con
tracts for the construction of these YES
sells are to be made within 60 days Of
the enactment of the bill.