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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Remember this is the day for the cleo
ton of town officers. Polls open Mt 8
O'Clock q. M, and closs at 4 p. m.
The Palestrina club WAS entertained
Saturday evening at the home of Miss
Florence Best.
Mr. r. A. Parker, principal of tine
South Portland High school, accompanied
the junior class to the power house of the
Portland and Cape Elizabeth railroad
Friday afternoon, where practical lesson
on the power and use of electricity was
given by Mr.. Parker. Mr., John Wright,
engineer, added not little to the enjoy
ment of the occasion by frequent remarks
and expla nations.
Atsthe meeting of the AS You Like 1t
club at the home of Miss May Mariner,
Friday afternoon, two well prepared and
highly interesting papers were read. One
on the play of Henry VIII. by Mrs.
Josephine. Warren, land one on the history
of the time by Miss Isabelle Robinson.
The Ladies' circle of the Baptist church
was pleasantly entertained at the new
vestry by Mrs o. Vaillancourt and Miss
Isabelle Robinson.
The regular weekly meeting of tho
Church of Christ was held at Vestry hall
yesterday afternoon. Elder Charles Drake
of Albion, officiated
CASH CORNER.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Tapley have had
as recent guest Mrs. J. H. Emmons of
Biddeford.
Messrs. Geo. Skillings, A. B. Plum
mer and A. j. Garso are members of q
party who have gone to Sebago Lake for
weeks enjoyment in fishing. A barge
was procured and good stock of provis-
ions was taken along.
Schools will close Friday, March IS. for
two weeks vacation. On account of
the epidemic of measles the average at
tendance has been very small.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.

Boston, March 12.-Charles McDonalds
driver of Cambridge laundry team, re-
ported to the police tonight that while he
was driving through Faneuil street,
Brighton, about eight O'Clock this even
ing, he was held ZIP by two men who
dragged him from the wagon, rolled him
in the mud and robbed him of the day
collection amounting to about SIS. The
men took the watch and chain that he
carried. Faneuil street is one of the dark
est and most lonely thoroughfares in the
Brighton district, and the location is an
ideal one for the operations of robbers,
but the police are inclined to discredit
McDonalds story.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
HONoRED GOV. CLAFLIN.

dONOnhO 0ON. CdAE A4N.
Boston, March 12.-Hon. William
Clafiin, one Of the four living ex-governors
of this state, a former member of Con-
gress and now the venerable president
of the Massachusetts club, was signally
honored by his associates at a reception
and dinner this afternoon at Young 8
hotel. On Sunday last Mr.. Clafiin was
so years old and the club felt that his en-
trance into the ranks of the ootogena-
rians should be f1ttingly observed. The
eception was followed by dinner at
which Hon. Alonzo W. Beard presided
and addresses were made by former Gov
enor Geo. S. Boutwell,, former Governor
J. @. A. Brackett, Hon. John W. Chand-
Ter. who succeeded MIR. Clafiin in Con-
gress, Hon. Henry e. Cobb. mayor OF
Newton, and others.
Letters were read from the Secretary of
the Navy John D. Long, Senators g. F.
Hoar and Henry Cabot Lodge, former
Senator Henry L. Dawes and Hon. Jona-
than A. Lane.
Ex-Gov. Claim was not able to be pres
tor Beard called the club to order and in his
remarks expressed the opinion that We
shall have no war with Spain. He in
PRODUCED as the first speaker former Gov
ernor Geo. S. Boutwell,, who paid high
tribute : to Mr.. Claflin. Referring to
the trouble with Spain he said "Of
course am against war. I think it is
the heaviest tribute in the way of penal
ty that humanity are compelled to pay
for the inequality and incapacities Of
humanity. But there are some things
we do know by observation; one that
we should not be guided in any opin.
ion we have formed or any conduct we
may advocate by the declarations Of men
who seem to think there is nothing better
for the human race than the extinction
of portion of it by brute force. They
are generally men who contribute moth
ing in time Of war, either to the forces in
the field or to the revenue by which war
is carried on. They are like the frothr
on whatever element you find it, it is
of no value"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
ITCHING PILES.

Any one who suffers from that terrible
plague, Itching Piles, or from Eczema,
will appreciate the immediate relief and
nermanent cure that come through the
use of Doan's Ointment. 1t never fails.
Free samples at Fl. 81. Hay & Son, Whole
sale Store, 1862 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.

New York, March 1s.-Richard K. Fox
received the following telegram today
from Kid Mccoy, who signs himself
champion of the World. - The despatch
is dated at Fort Wayne, Ind:
Thanks for congratulations. Will ac-
cept all challenges and fight two
championship battles if necessary every
year with legitimate challengers to de-
fend the title and keep the honors and
the Police Gazette championship belt
here
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
Trouble over the Bill.

"You appear to have feathered your
nest pretty WE'LL" observed the male elder
duck.
eyes, assented his mate, smoothing
her rumpled plumage, "but feel down In
the mouth just the same. - Chicago
Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
WIT AND WIS DoM.
No Longer.

Stranger-Where do the Highminds re-
side9 They are one of the old families of
this city, believe.
Mrs. Forundred-They used to be, but
Mr.. Highmind failed last year.-New
York Weekly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

Boston, March 12.-Schooner James NJ
Seaman, Capt. Coombs. which left
Apalachicola, Fla, Feb. l6, for Boston.
with so, 900 feet of lumber for this port,
has not been heard from and much anx.
iety is felt for her safety. She carried q
crew of seven men.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

"Can Honor take away the grief of wound ?
Jo.'
Henry ", Act III, Scene l.
But Ponds Extract can take away the pain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoria.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

c-s1MILE signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER
Is on the wrapper of every bottle OF cAsToRIA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

nor SALE-Three stored house for two
l. families is rooms newly decorated and
painted, hot and cold water throughout, new
set ranges with hot water tanks for each ten
ant. new open plumbing. located near Lincoln
Park, will be sold very cheap. w. H. WAL
ORION & CO., No. 1870 Middle st. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MUSICAL GOODS inst received:l pianos.
III music boxes, reginas, violins, mandol1ns.
music, music books, music rolls, superior yio-
lin and banjo strings. Please call at HALVES.
Ala Congress st. feb24-4
EORSALE-Or lease a lot of land at the West
L. End corner Forest and Congress streets
containing about 4,224 feet Apply to E. HAIR
LOW, 919 Congress st. 1an25dH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MORTGAGES NEGoTIATED-At5 per cent;
M we have funds of clients to invest in first
mortgages. Parties desiring loans on good
real estate security. can Obtain same by apply
ing at the Real Estate Office, First National
Bank Building FREDERICK S. VAIL
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Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for 2B DENTS. cash in advance.

EOR SALE-One of the best corner lots in
tries will pass the lot this summer; also one of
the most desirable lots in South Portland; on
very high ground. w. 2. CARR, room o. l05
MIDI e ST. HI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

WE will advance money on any kind of
w merchandise consigned to us, or will
pay cash for household furniture, store
stocks and fixtures of any description. GOSS
q WILSON, Auctioneers, IS Free street l1-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

mo LET-2600 Books; Peoples Circulating
l. Library. 247 Congress ST. New catalogue
Just out call and get one l2-1
II WILL come to your house and fill your oil
L can or tank with the best OF, at the lowest
market price. II you send a can to the store
the chances are that it will come back leaking.
Avoid that by dropping me a postal or tele-
phone 635-4. NEAL d. WINSLOW, 80 Preble
street. 101
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
M mortgages on real estate stocks, bonds;
life insurance policies and notes of any good
securities. |. P. BUTLER, 48 IL Exchange
street mar7-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MONEY LOANED on 1st and I'd mortgages,
MI real estate, life Insurance policies. notes,
bonds and any good collateral security. Notes
discounted. Rate of interest5 per cent year
and upward according to security W: T.
CARR, room 5, second floor, Oxford building.
1S5 Middle street IeD26Q4W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

LOR SALE--At Fessenden Park fine
room house; everything in it you could ask
for; cars will pass here this spring. We will
sell this honse to you at cost to build; only
$500 down. MARKS g. EARLE Co, No. II
Monument Square. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MARK DOWN SALE-One lot Ladies' Gypsy
uA cut $500 boots $685. one lot Ladies'
Gypsy cut 50. 90 boot 500; one lot Ladies' Goat
and Dongola $500 boots, 75c; one lot Ladies'
$1.25 OxfOrds at 75c. J. E. FAIR, One Price
Shoe Store AZ Exchange street. AZ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

r AIDES, have your last years coat sleeves
IL remodeled in the latest styles. 70 cts. to
1.25 also dress-skirts cleansed and rebound
for so cts. Work called for and delivered. send
us postal. PORTLAND SKIRT BINDING
CO.. Is Elm St. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
WANTED.

WANTED-Good driving horse in exchange
w for house lot on Munjoy HILL free and clear;
only parties having a first class driver need
answer. +. H, DEERING, ISL fremont ST.,
Boston, Mass. 12-1
WANTED-Abou April list, three or four
w rooms suitable for housekeeping Ad-
dress with terms, RENT, Press Office. 121
'yNANTED--A house lot centrally located.
W MARKS & EARLE CO., No. II Monu-
ment Square. 81
WANT Ey,-MALE HES,p
DOY WANTED-16 to is years old at HAS
ID KELL s. JONES, 40 Congress ST. 14>l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

EOR SALE-First class stored residence
IA rooms and BATH steam heat and all mod
ern conveniences, located in the best neighbor-
hood in western part of city; is arranged for
one or two families, and handy to electrics;
will be sold cheap. w. H. WALDRON s. CO.,
$50 Middle ST. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

FOR SALE--A handsome black and tan
l. English Beagle Rabbit Hound, 10 months
old; 18 inch garage; 16 inches high; partly
trained. ARTHUR ID. MURPHY, Biddeford.
Me 1O1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

EOR SALE-House and lot number is Avon
Il ST., residence of the late Hon. William
Senter, five minutes walk from Congress
Square, compact pleasant and convenient.
BENJAMIN SHAW, 81 IL Exchange st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

FOR SALE-House centrally located, three
minutes from all electrles;
twelve rooms and bath. furnace and set
tubs; good lot of land with STABLE. II desired
will be sold partly furnished Easy terms OF
payment. Inquire at No. 6 EXCHANGE 81.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
Drv Goods Business
FOR SALE.

STORE in manufacturing town in N. E. about
100 miles from Boston, business established
and conducted by same owner for 80 years,
stock clean and tirst-olass, Will invoice about
sacrifice stock at 10 cents on the dollar for
cash. and might exchange for free and clear real
estate, with little money, finest opening for
co room sO4 fremont building, Boston. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

FOR SALE-Two story house, lot, 5000 feet
Inquire AT 210 STREET. AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

NOR SALE--Farm in Bethel Maine 40 acres
good land 2 IL story house shed and two
barns, all in good condition, good orchard, and
well supplied with wood and water also about
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. 1856 Oxford St.
Portland, Me- mar9-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
FINE SEATS to the Grand Opera for sale.
H. Call at 72 Pine st. 81

EOR SALE-Farm in Gray, 1875 acres, good
j water, wood, = timber, fruit and hay a
plenty. House two storied barn with cellar,
and outbuildidgs, all in good order; IL miles
from r. r., stores, etc. Is miles from Portland
and Lewiston. WATSON, II Monument So.
81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

M ARK DOWN SALE-One lot Mems $500
VI Cong, and Bal at $780, one lot Mems
Cong. new goods, $500 at $3.50; one lot Boys
Butt. S150 Shoes at 75c and other goods too
numerous to mention. j. E. FAIR, One Price
Shoe Store, AZ Exchange street. AZ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

STORE TO LET-24S Forest Avenue, Wood
the Allen Sarsaprilla Co., large storehouse in
the rear, fine location for any business. GEO.
f. JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel, Monument
Square,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

nEERING BUILDING LOTs-I offer for
~ sale few very desirable building lots ON
Arlington and Clifton SITS. at WoodfOrds. To
sold at bargain prices to parties that will build
good houses. F. w. SPARROW, 4 Arlington
St., Woodfords. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

NOR SALE-On Deering Highlands. new
L room house and stable, cemented cellar.
BATH hot and colo water wired for lights; lot
7Ox1OO; one minute to eectrics. $1,000; $500
down. MARKS s. EARLE CO., No. q M0nu-
meut SQUARE 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

OFFICES TO LET-Several nice offices for
" business purposes on End and 3rd floors
corner Congress and Oak street, also large
rooms 4th story 559 Congress street GEO. +.
JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel, Monument
Square. exc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

EARM FOR SALE-Farm known as the
E "Sturdvant Farm" in Cumberland con-
tains about 65 acres, tillage, woodland and
pasture. 1t has large barn, with cellar, shed.
hen house. Ice house, and with cemented cellar
under main house. Buildings in good repair.
Pleasantly situated, WITHIN three minutes walk
of railroad station. and five minutes of Port
land and Yarmouth Street Railway. Good hay
farm, and well adapted to raise garden truck.
asparagus, raspberries, blackberries, straw
berries, and other small fruit for the market.
Terms reasonable. Inquire of S. /. STROUT
on the premises, or A. A. STROOT, 80 Ex-
change ST., Portland, Me. mar104
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth Rock Cocker
T. els. fine breeders, prolific egg laying strain.
Will improve any flock would be cheap at So to
70, but TO quickly close them out 1 am selling
one better order today. C. W. COSTELLOW,
20, WATERFORD, Me. al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

ITO LET-Choice rent, Prospect street, 9
l. rooms and bath, very pleasant and conven-
lent. Desirable lower rent Al Myrtle street, 7
rooms. bath, and furnace. Lower rent 70 Mer-
rill street, rooms. very convenient GEO. f.
JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel Monument
Square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14
TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
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MONEY TO LOAN on first class real estate
Nl mortgages, also real estate, bought, sold,
experience GEO. +. JUNKINS. under u. S,
Hotel, Monument Square. 12-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

WANTED--By an experienced American
w lady. would like a situation as house.
keeper or first class cook. Good references.
1O-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

ITO LET-Nice upper rent. new house, so Cen
i trail Avenue, Deering Center,l6 rooms, hot
and cold water, $12 per month. Also desirable
lower rent 20 Main street. East Deering, 6
rooms, stable. garden, orchard, $500. GEO.
II. JUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel. Monument
Snuara
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

mo LET-Flat NO. 929a Congress street, near
4 Union Station, contains six rooms, bath
room, large halls and plenty of closet room.
Office 2T2 Middle st. AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

in new house on Spruce St.
Il nine rooms sand pantry ana store room !;
Apply to G. j. NICHOLS, room 10, SO Exchange
ST. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
NE 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.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

ITO LET-Pleasant lower rent, So Falmouth
Il street, Oakdale, rooms, bath, steam,
laundry. Nice lower rent. 70 Spring street,
Woodfords. 6 rooms and stable; very low price.
GEO. F. JUNKINS, under U. s. Hotel, Monu-
ment Square,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

WANTED--A lady bookkeeper (now en-
w ployed) desires to change her position.
Used to correspondence without dictation and
owns typewriter. References. Address U. S.
A.. Press Office. 1O1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

no LET-A pleasant lower rent of six rooms
at No. 1925 Congress ST. with modern con-
month. Apply to De c. True, No. II Hem
nck ST. OF True Bros, No. 394 Fore st. 81
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WANTED FEMALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this hea'
one week for 2b cents cash in advance
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
A. C. JONES & CO.,
fremont Building, Boston

LODGING HOUSE, Mass. ay. II rooms. low
rent, beautifully furnished, new within months,
income now $144 over rent, owner ill, will make
big sacrifice only $500 down,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

ITO LET-:A first class store, suitable for
4 any business; been grocery and provis-
stand of NJ. Y. Knight. at 40 Oxford St. For in
formation inquire at 20 Anderson St. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

LODGING HOUSE. West Brookline st, 16
rooms, rent only $40, location between fremont
st and Warren av, best in city. everything new
within 5 mos, owner going away, 800 down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

xxrANTED-All persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on E. d. REYNOLDS,
663 Congress street, one door above Shaw's
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-14

ITO LET-Choice lower rent new house, II
L Grove street, corner Cumberland, 8 rooms
bath, hot water heat; very pleasant and con-
venient Also nice, lower rent, Sherman
street, rooms. bath, laundry and furnace
GEO F. fJUNKINS, under U. S. Hotel, Monu-
ment Square,
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-12-15
Official War Book

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The Green Forest tribune., 1898-12-15
MBER 35.
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 The telegraphic and market service never been equalled in the history oe journalism in Arkansas or the South west.
 The Twice Week Democrat has a larger circulation now than any other newspaper-daily or week ly-and is the only twice-a-week State paper. Subscription, $l per year in advance.
 The legislature is soon to convene and many important matters will come before that body. The Democrat wils make special feature of it's legisla- tive reports.
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The Green Forest tribune., 1898-12-15
LORD SALiSBURY'S ROUTINE.
In Spite of His ArIu0us Work He
 Keeps in Good Health.

In Spite of His ArGuous Work He
 Keeps in Good Health.
 It is a marvel that one who does so much mental work and takes so little exercise as Lord Salisbury should be so seldom i'll. says the London Sketch. II never meet well-known blue brough- am," remarked Earl Granville some ten years ago, "but say: See, he has not time to walk even from Arlington street to Downing street. The blue brougham was Lord Salisbury's. It has been steadily in use this year. Lord Salisbury enjoys sumter in St. James park or along the embanlment, but for pleasures of this sort he has not had much time during the Cretan crisis, Nor at any time does he care for sport or sports. To these he is as indi1fer- ent as Mir. Chamberlain. He has played a few strokes at golf to humor Mir. Bal four, but if he entered the parlia- nentary tournament he would require specially high handicap. It is only in his chemical laboratory that he fincs any congenial recreation. During his visit to the south of France the prime minister will fortunately escape the domestic worries of Downing street. but the burden of foreign affairs will always be with him at such a critical time as the present.