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The silver lance., 1898-05-20

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life. nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, Soc. or o. Cure guarAn-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The silver lance., 1898-05-20
''roE-GUM CURES coRNS
Or money back. 15c at all druggists.

The son of the late General william T.
Sherman, the Rev. Father Thomas Sher-
man, has been appointed chaplain of the
Fourth regiment Missouri national guard.
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

What is a prophet. Uncle Jim?'' "A
prophet? He is n person who Is always
surprised at the way things turn out"
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FV0 SNRUp "a
sAs FRANCISCO. CAL
L0g@EAH. ~. Aew voe< X
The silver lance., 1898-05-20
The Greatest Railroad LIN the West

Is the Union Pacific. 1t makes the quick
est time to Chicago Kansas City, Salt
Lake, California, Oregon and nearly all
other points in the country. Ask about
1t 1t ticket office. 941 18th street.
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

Henry. don't you feel well enough to
cut the grass this afternoon" No. my
dear; but II you say so I'll take a hoe and
weed awhile among the flowers on your
new spring hat"
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

20 mamma. Johnny swore at me-
why. little Kit. what did he say?" HE
told me to shut up
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

The Union Pacific railroad makes the
quickest time. Denver to Chicago. Ask
about 1t; ticket office. 941 17th street.
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup
For children teething ,softens the nnam-
nation Allays pain, wind collie. 20 cents bottle
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

"Our cooking club has volunteered to
go with the army" well, I'd be ashamed
to boast so openly of my sympathy with
Spain.''
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

uotlC eQ q
ch q n g . for
the better in
Karl's con-
dition. I was
SO well pleas-l
Q d at Il
bought more
of them, , and
when he had
ta X Q n Fl v Q
box es tn Q
disease dis
appeared.
"That was
six months q
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

How could Penelope marry that bow
legged MANI" She doesn't mind 1t; he
matches her dachshund."
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

'Is Dodder indolent?" "Indolent? He's
too lazy to split an infinitive."
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

Educate Your Bowels with CasoaFets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
toe 25c IfC. c. G. fail druggists refund money.
The silver lance., 1898-05-20

Bread riots continue throughout
Spain. In Cuidad and in almost every
town in the province Of that name,
there were very serious disorders and
the outbreaks were only quelled by
the military. Now, 1t appears that the
prisons are too small and too few to
contain the people arrested. Sunday at
Lfnares 1900 workmen became dis
orderly and a regular battle ensued
with the municipal guards. The riot
ers possessed themselves of a quantity
Of fire arms. the streets were barri-
caded and they remained 50 to the mo-
ment Of teleeraPhtng. Twelve bad
besu kiusd,
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
Caueasfan watering Places.

The cirolet of Caucasian watering places
does not perceptibly differ from watering
places all the world over. Their only Pc
culiarity is that they seem SO out OF place.
Jeiyesnovodsk, the most easterly Of the
series, lying on separate line up valley,
is approached through billy country, par
TALLY wooded with oak and ash, elm,
beech and acacia-the farthest outpost OF
the Caucasian range. It's waters are cha
lybea6e, some OF the sources having the I'M
uusally high temperature for ferrnginous
springs) of 81 degrees centigrade. A
quaint little station, overshadowed by a
tree whose trunk comes up through the
floor and pierces the roof, a most modern,
we'll appointed pumproom with adjoining
baths, self contained Houses with founda-
lions OF travertite--suoh is Jelyesnorodsk.
The season lasts from May to October,
but in June and July the scene is bright
est-and saddest. .There are several Ger.
man colonies in the neighborhood; their
neatness and compaotness date from the
time Of Catherine the Great, Behind the
constituent cottages, whose harled walls
and tiled roofs betray their non Caucasian
origin, ara the vine clad acres that support
the colonists They still retain many OF
their ancient privileges, and in one III
stance the government pays 300 rubles
annually for the right to exploit mineral
spring that happens to be on Teutonic ter.
ritory. - RIaekwood' S.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
WESTBROOk.

Mrs Edwin W. Aver, who has been
critically i'll the past few days was re-
ported as more comfortable yesterday.
The East End W G. I. o., was enter.
tanned Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Walter
Knight. Several interesting original
papers were read by members Of the
union.
Mr.. Abner H. Hawkes. is quite i'll at his
home on Bridge street with the grip.
The election of the officers OF Pequawket
tribe No. II of Red Men, was held Tues
day evening. The following were elected
for the term: Prophet, @ Z. Davis;
saohem, Elliot Hatch; ssnior sycamore.
f. f. Fairbanks; junior sycamore, Percy
Elwell; G. of r., A. K. jackson; G. of
W, /. C. Strout; R. Of W., Thomas Wat
son; janitor, Albers Densmore; trustee
for three years, H. 6. Starr; hall agent
A. Fl. Bachelor; representatives. A. H.
Bachelor; to great council, A. G, Gray,
L. A. Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Senate left yester-
day for their home in Maiden, after
having spent the Christmas holidays in
this city as the guest of Mrs. Senate's
mother.
The West End W. G. 7. q. will hold
their regular fortnightly meeting this
afternoon at three O'Clock with Mrs. S.
j. Gilkey, Stroudwater street.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Sadie A. Libby to Mr.. Thomas Meehan
at the residence Of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen l. Libby, North
street, Mon lay evening, January ?, at
eight O'Clock.
Mr. Frank O. Mariner is confined to
the house by severe attack of the grip.
Hon. W. w. Cutter and his Drother-in-
law, Mr.. T. II. Hazelton of the Equitable
Life Assurance company, Portland, leave
Monday for New York, from whence
they will sail for Genoa, Italy, On the
Furst Bismarck. I hey expect to he absent
about three months.
MIR. John Hannaway and Mr.. A. FL.
Benoit and wife were among those who
went to Montreal and Quebec yesterday
on the Maine Central railroad annual ex-
oursion.
The annual parish meeting of the Vest
brook Congregational church is to be held
in the parlors of the church this evening
at Z 30 o'clock.
The Current Events club will tie enter
tanned this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
j. M. Allen.
The ladies' social circle of the Vest
brook Congregational church held an en-
joyable oyster supper and entertainment.
The affair was successfully carried out
by the committee composed Of Mrs. A.
w. Kicker, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. E. f.
Kinmond, Mrs j. W. Morris, Mrs w.
E. Mcclellan and Miss Abbie Libby.
A committee of gentlemen will serve an
oyster supper this evening from to 73o
O'Clock at the Warren church. An enter
tainment is to be furnished by COM
mittee of young ladies.
The officers of Beulah chapter, O. q. S.,
Cum berland Mills were Installed last
evening by Worthy Grand Patron, j.
Putnam S eyens of Woodfords. Members
of Mizpah chapter of Westbrook and Iona
chapter of Portland were present as guests
of the evening. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
YARMOUTH.

Mr.. John Ploughman, an inmate of the
almshouse, died Tuesday morning from
the effects of shock.
The funeral services of the late Mrs. A.
Y. Pomeroy were held yesterday after
noon at 2. 30 O'Clock from the late resi-.
dence. The services were conducted by
Rev. o. K. Crosby. pastor Of the Central
church.
Mrs. Charles Humphrey is reported as
eIiously i'll.
The town schools will reopen on Mon
day, January Cd, 1899. Miss Eva B. Aver
of North Windham, graduate of 3or-
ham Normal school, will teach at Cousens
island and Miss Bertha Drinkwater at
the Ledge. The other teachers will re.
main the same as last term. The length
of the term at the High school will be
ten week, the other schools nine.
A new piano has been put into the
Royal River house for the use of the
guests
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
IN WAYS THAT WE KNOW NOT.


I sometimes think God lets our sorrows gather
Till Joy is hidden by pains heavy cloud,
That in the darkness we may find Our Ia
ther''-
We need him SO when heart and head are
bowedl
1 sometimes think he lets friends fail and falter
To show us earthly props are insecure.
The broken hearts we lay upon his altar
OF healing and of solace may be sure.
I sometimes think he strews our path viz:
roses,
Aad when we find that each one HID
thorn
He takes us by the hand and gently shows l.
That net to live to self has man been borA
I sometimes think, when he seems all unheed,
ing,
Turning deaf ears unto our wild request,
In silent pity his great heart is bleeding
Because to grant us it were not the best
l always think, in his divine compassion,
Not one will perish from his loving hands;
Knowing orts weakness and the strength OF
passion,
He pi;ies us-bccause he understands.
M Eel..e7wici. Browne in Good Words
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
THE LOCOMOTIVE BUSINESS.

New York. December 80 The Railroad
Gazette states that during the past year,
all the contracting locomotive shops in
the United States outside of the railroad
shops constructed 1875 locomotives as
against 1881 last year, an increase OF
nearly SO per cent. This increase comes
within II OF representing the total of 1894
and is greater by 2l8 than the increase of
1895 over 1894, which increase was the
largest since 1887 The total output of
cars will aggregate 105, 15s, OF which 90.
500 are freight, 500 passenger and 1850
street cars. OF these 1868 were for ex-
port. The past year was the best for the
car building industry since 1890. the req
ord breaking year, when the total number
Of freight and passenger cars built by
contracting firms was 10, 300.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
A Perfect Jobation.

On the occasion Of visit to his native
town by member of parliament one cit
izen, who rad been prevented from going
to listen to the speech in the town hall,
asked another who had been present how
the distinguished man had been received.
'sDid they cheer him?" he asked. "Cheer
him?'' said the other. II should think
they did. Why, they gave him perfect
jobation"
This man must surely have been related
to the long suffering landlady who " s
compelled to put up with some very noisy
and unruly dodgers, who were acoustone
to make the night hideous with their uil-
seeInly reealings. She contided her woes
to sympathetic friend: There's no put
ting a stop to it, drat EN-, and shall be
aving the police down on my 'ouse soon;
I know l shall. It's the same thing every
night. AS soon as gets into bed they re
up to all their augeriesI"-Cornhill Mag
azine.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

Wishing some bushes removed from his
garden, a gentleman instructed MS gar
sdsner to pull them up by the roots. Some
time afterward he went into the garden
ana found the gardener digging trenches
round the bushes.
Why, George" be said, you muslin g
dig round those small bushes in that way
| am sure you are strong enough to pull
them up by the roots. "
'.Oh, yes, sir, Z replied the gardener;
I'm stroug enough, but must dig lit
tie before can get hold of the roots. Ii
you'd told me to pull them up by the
branches could, of course, easily have re-
moved them without digging. STRAND
Magazine.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
CLAIMS TO BIZ RECOG
NIZED.


WASHINGTON, December 2S.--Immediate.
~ upon the ratification Of the peace treaty
by the Senate, the President will recon-
mend to Congress the enactment OF lezis-
lation looking 20 the settlement OF the
claims of American citizens from damage
sustained in Cuba, Porto Rico and other
Spanish possessions which formed the
seat of war. These claims have already
been lodged with the state department. TO
the amount OF $40, 100000. So far as is
known, the treaty does not specifically
provide for the appointment Of a COM
mission to adjust these claims Of the
United States citizens, but as that is the
usual method of adjudication, it is pre-
sumed that commission will be created
by authority of an act of Congress- The
latter cannot withhold its sanction to
some such arrangement after the ratifi
cation of the treaty because the conven-
tion itself binds the government to the
obligation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
WIT AND WISDOM.

remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is dry
ing and exciting to the diseased membrane
should not be used What is needed is that
which is cleansing, soothing, protecting and
healing. Such remedy is Elys Cream
Balm. 10 test it trial size for 10 cents or
the large for so cents is mailed by Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York.
Druggists keep it. The Balm when placed
into The nostrils, spreads over the mem
brane and is absorbed. A cod in the head
vanishes quickly.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
Eis Honor Grows Facetioua.

'sYou say you are an actor by profess
sion?'' asked the magistrate.
II am, your honor, answered the fraz-
Elei, red eyed and forlorn but still digni-
fled specimen of manhood before him, In
deep, tragic voice.
s'Well," said the magistrate, II shall
have to send you to the workhouse for &c
days. We haven't any playho =
And his honor was SO tickled with his
own pleasantly that he let the next berry
vagabond off with moral lecture. Chi
cage Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

The Annual Meeting of the stockholders OF
the Canal National tank OF Portland, will be
held at their banking house on Tuesday. the
10th day of January, 1899. at IL O'Clock a. m.
for the election of seven Directors and for the
transaction of any other business that may be
legally presented.
-e'e's GEORGE C. PETERS, Cashier.
December 10, S98. dec10dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

EOUND-You viii, Get Your Moneys Worth,
at my, Old New Hampshire Home, while
those, bear College Chums. who were, Bred in
Old Kentucky, will Give Cinda the Cake, at,
A Georgia Camp Meeang, The Organ Grinders,
Sc enade the, Little Minister, and, Melinda,
will. Break the News to Mo her, just as the sun
Went Down, at, c. c. HALVES, 431 Cong ess
street, Successors to Chandler. All music IL
price. 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

oRTGAGES NEGoTIATEO-We have
VI funds of clients TO invest in first mortgages
on real estate security at per cent. interest.
We make a speciality of placing loans on city
and suburban property. Apply real estate
office, First National Bank Building. FREDER-
lex s. VAIL. dec9d4w
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

VVANTED-For different cities and suburbs
w OF 100 coo population and upwards, practi-
cal men OF large experience in house painting
possessing good business qualifications, TO make
corporations, the advantage of using our U. 5
N Marine White Paint. over paste form lead.
Apply with references to BILLINGS. KING
& CO, A3S Pearl St, New York. noV7dtE
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
Merchants National Bank.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Merchants National Bank. Portland. Maine.
suing year. and the transaction of any other
business that may legally be presented VIII pc
held at their banking house, on TUESDAY, tne
10th day of January, 1899, at 10 O'Clock "a m.
c. o. BANCROFT, Cashier.
dec 9Th 1898 dec9dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
ANIMAL MEETING.

The Annual Meeting OF the Cumberland
County Agricultural and Horticultural Society
will be held at Ridon's Hall, Gorham, on Tues
day. January 3rd, 1899, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose of hearing and acting
upon the reports of officers and to elect presl-
dent, secretary, a treasurer. and six (6) vice
presidents for the ensuing year and 10 TRANSACT
any other legal business.
dec2sdtd CHAS. II. LEIGHTON. SecY.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

ElOR SALEM Deering, elegant. new, 70
D. room house on Glenwo0d Ave-, $500: new
o room house Glenwoo Ave. 5000; handsome
residence rooms, corner of Deering Ave. and
William St, $500; 8 room house Stevens Plains
Ave. near Spring ST.. S2S00; coy room cot
tage, Thomas ST.. Wuodforas, 1900; these
houses are new. modern ana have heat electric
lights and bells, sewers bathroom, etc they
are cheap at these prices we will make terms
to suit you and will make it an object TO buy
this month. DALTON & CO., 50 Exchange St,
city. decl2u
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
Good Guess.

'sPapa, Mr.. Murphy said something
about when sheol freezes over What
will happen then, papaS"
II guess the wicked will stand on slip
rory places. my Toy. "-Cleveland Plain
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
The National Traders Bank OF
F0glsaxed

The annual meeting OF the stockholders of
The National Traders Bank OF Portland will be
held in their banking room. No. 3S Exchange
street, o'clock Tuesday, January 10. 1899,
ness as may legally come before the meeting.
Also to determine whether Section 3 OF the Ar
ticles of Association shall be amended
J.HN M. GOULD, Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

nc ON re s s ssas &C. IS
low rate of interest as can be obtained in Port
land also loans made on stocks, bonds, person
al property or any good security. Apply to A.
C. LIBBY CO., AZ IL Exchange st. decl4d4w
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
ANNUAL 1IEETIN Gs,
NJ ZEE Q AZ.

The annual meeting of The stockholders of the
Grammar National Bank for the election OF
Directors for the ensuing year. and for the
transaction other legitimate business. will be
held at the rooms Of the Bank on Tuesday,
January 10th, 1892 at 1e O'Clock a. n.
THOMAS H. EATON. Cashier.
Portland, Me-, December 9th, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

WYE WILL Buy household goods OF store
w fixtures of any description, or wild re-
eeiye the same al our au lion rooms for
sale on commission. GOSS u WILSON,
Auc ioheers, IS Free street. dec17-5
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

EsOR SALE-The well established Fancy Dry
Goods business at 467 Congress St. where
the present proprietor h been located for
twenty-:iye Years i offered for sale owing TO
poes health Anyone contemplating going into
bu mess will find This ali exceptionally. good
opportunity. The location is the best in the
city; ali of the city electTic car lines pass the
5 ore and it is less than stones throw from
the terminus OF four suburban ele trio lines.
TrIe stock is now being sold in anticipation of
retiring from business. Anyone int ested and
wishing to contin the business can buy the
stock and fixtures at a sacrifice. 467 Congress
ST., Il. S. MERRILL. 221
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
HE1sCELI.ANEOUs.

u LILLIAN AWHILE, ma netlc ciairyoyanr,
~ has taken rooms fer the winter at II, Port
land St, a few doors from Preble. Sittings
daily on he lth, business or private family mat
tiers. All advice strictly confidential and rell-
able. "a
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

gLEIGH AND PUNG at Auction Saturday
y Dec oath at 1890 a. M. at our rooms is Free
st. One three seated sleigh, and one pung
suitable for grocery business. GOSSs& Will
SON, Auctiuneers. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
FOE s Ale.

In one OF the most charming villages
in Maine on Railroad Line hours
from Boston, delightfully."- situated
and thoroughly built hotel which has
had good patronage; has about one
hundred we'll furnished rooms, steam
heat on first and second floor, excellent
water; billiard, pool table and bowling
alley. Surrounding country affords e1-
celIent drives and mountain scenery.
This property cam be bought at a large
reduction from cost. Apply to
BENJAMIN SHAW.
ec21eod2W* 81 Ia Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

ESoR SALE-A lot of second hand split
L pulleys, shafting, betting and steel tools;
five horse newer engine. All at lowest prices.
THE THOMAS LAUGHLIN co. novl9tf
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

ENOR SABE-Esy order of the manufacturers to
II close CONSIGNMENT, one fine double sleigh
on springs, tr;9Yers runners J; one fine Comfort
sleigh screen cash. BRADLEY & SMALL. So
PrebleSt. 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
The First National Blnk Of Portland.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
First National Bank of Portland for he election
of directors tor the ensuing year. and tue trans
action of any other business that may legally
be presented, will be held at their banking
rooms on Tuesday, the 10th day OF january,
1899, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
dec9dtd J. E. WENGREN, Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

NJ EW TERM of Dancing School for beginners
IN Manchester. teacher, Will cammence at
Thatcher Post Hail Wednesday night, Jan.
18th. Tickets are now ready at HAYES MU-
SIC STORE, Ala Congress st. 22-2
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

xWANTED - To hire for 3 months a see
w cnd han plano. Address with terms
PIANO Box 1857. 22-i
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

The private secretaries of Washington
and Jefferson committed suicide.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

A UCTION SALE of silver ware, oil painting
"A and Christmas goods every evening this
week at 100 GOSS & WILSON, Aucsioneers,
Ii Free st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

WANTED Boys and girls to help US. You
w can earn watch, camera, pair nickle
skates, bracelet, silver cake basket. fountain
pen silver napkin ring. ladies, ebony pen
holder Call at 244 Middle ST., THE WESTON
REMEDY co. 29.1
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
EoE SALE.

Forty words inserted nnder this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

ROR SALE-Late ponular songs, "she was
Bred in Old Kentucky MY Old New
HAMPSHIRE Home.'' Georgia Camp Meeting"
music books music rolls. musical instruments
and everything i'll the music line just received
for the holidays, for sale by HAYES. Ala Com
greSS st. l0-l
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
MARRY NAES:, NELLIE,

And Twill buy you su,h a pretty ring at
MeKenney's. A Thousand solid gold Rings.
Diamonds, CpaLPearls, Rlbles, Eneralds and
all other precious stones Engagement and
Wedding Rings a specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dn
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
WANTED.

Forty vyords inserted under thts head
ane week for rs cents casi, IN advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
wANTED-MALE nEi.P.

VA ANTED-American young man. single,
w with moderate capital and good address
to take an interest IN an established profitable
all cash business. Give real name and refer
ences and enclose stamp. Address PORT
LAND. at Press office. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

EOR SALE-Two scarce books. Smith and
Dean's journal from 1852 to 1919 by Willis;
History of Portland iro.n 1852 TO 1864 with
notices OF previous settlements colonial
grants and changes of governments in st te of
Maine by William Willis. GOLESWORTHY
BOOK STORE al
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

yWANTED-An unfinished room in the west
w esn part of the city near the Maine Gener
al Hospital. Address, with terms, ROOM, Box
1857, CITY. wi
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

Take the PRnss- 50 cents per month
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
TOILET.

Forty WORDS inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents cash in advance.