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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Great Britain has 294 torpedo-boats
and torpedo-boat destroyers.
Indiana's cement belt covers about
90 miles square. Seventeen miles are
in operation.
Probably the smallest theater in the
world is Prof. Herkomer's, in England.
1t seats only 100 persons.
The moon moves through space at
the rate of 1898 feet per second. It's
mean distance from the earth is 1885,
$50 miles.
AS rule six months cruise de-
creases the speed Of ship Is per cent.
This is caused by the barnacles which
form on ships hull.
More than 100000 sewing machines
are. made in this country annually,
which is 80 per cent. of the production
of the world.
Skates made of hardened glass, in
various colors, are now made in Eng
land. 1t is said that they make it
easier to get over rough places than is
the case with steel skates.
Within a year Thomas Sanderson,
six years old, of Fall River, has fallen
from second-story window, drank a
pint of kerosene, been run over twice,
and escaped without breaking a bone.
The insect known as the water boat
man has regular pair of oars, his
legs being used as such. He swims on
his back, as in that position there is
less resistance to his progress.
A gun which discharges 10000 bull
let's minute has been invented by an
English engineer. One minutes work
of this gun, under favorable condi-
tions, would NOW down full regi-
ment.
The Swedish bride fills her pocket
with bread, which she dispenses to
every one she meets on her way to
church, every piece she disposes of
averting, as she believes, misfortune
Five pairs of corsets were burned by
Philip Stile, of Parkersburg, w. Va.
who objected to his wife wearing them.
The sixth pair she brought home
one day last week and he also burned
them. Then he packed his traps and
deserted his home.
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AN INNOCENT LAWYER.
He Knew His Client Was Guilty and
He Wanted Him to Plead So,
Bat He wouldn't.

"When was new to the business and
had beautiful faith in the efficiency
Of our jury system" tells a veteran of
the Detroit bar, Il was employed to
defend murderer. The fellow was
guilty enough and that to my youth
full mind, was sufficient to insure his
conviction. He had wealthy friends
who retained me and I worked with
the greatest zeal until satisfied that
the man had done the crime of which
he was accused, Then I went to him
and said that his wisest course would
be to plead guilty. ] would make a
strong talk for him and then appeal
to the mercy of the court.
"'Young man. he said, looking me
over scornfully from head to foot,
you've been hired to defend me, and
been well paid. You take good money
to help me and then ask me to save
you all the work and trouble by plead
ing guilty. Now you get right out of
here as he ratified the grating to call
the jailer, and If you don't put up the
hottest kind OF fight I'll announce
right out in open court that you
weakened and wanted to get your
money without earning it.
ibid you let him bluf you that
Iway?"
20, yes, I humored him and tried the
case"
"Got life sentence, presume 2"
'No; jury acquitted him."-Detroit
Free Press,
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Friar's Onslet.

Pare and core one dozen apples,
stew, add one-half cupful Of sugar,
two tablesroonfuls of butter. When
cold add four well-beaten eggs. Cover
the bottom and sides of a buttered
baking-tiish with crumbs. Put in the
mixture, and cover with crumbs, bake
until crumbs are brown; turn out and
serve with sugar and cream.-Ladies'
World.
Daily camera., 1898-08-18
To tn. Ladie, Of Boulder.

have been a dress.maker for many
years. Have taught sewing and dress
making four years in an eastern college.
learned six different systems for cut
ting dresses before learning the Stand
ard Square Inch Tailor System taught
by Mrs. Booth near Pearl street, Boul.
der, Colo. consider the Standard the
most accurate system that l have ex-
amined. If measures are taken cor.
rectly it does away with fitting.
Every lady who does her own sewing
and every dress-maker who wishes to
keep up with the times, should not fail
to call and see for themselves.
Yours truly.
MISS ALICE FINCH,
Iozw 1916 Pearl ST.. room
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..DIRECTORS.,

~. Kohlsr, G. r. Williamson, J.6 Switssr
=. nrsdIev. +. L. Williamson, G. G. Bromley
=. OasoAAy.
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At the Old Stand.
The reliable and expert jeweler and
watch and jewelry repairer, c. p. Pettin.
gill, will always be found at the old stand
ready and anxious to serve his old time
friends AMI customers.
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LOTS.

Fifty-seven Sold Last W rex
A few left at SIS to 500; 81 down, 81
per week; seven blocks from court
house. Qu1MBY.
I5Iw 1901 Pearl St.
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For sale Cheap.

For sale Cheap.
The Adventist church building and
lot, corner 18th and Hill street, Enquire
of E. R. Peterson, 4o2 Bluff street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

incurable In thousands of instances DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, by restoring
the natural, healthy condition of the organs
distinctly feminine has been the means of
comforting upon childless women the one
inestimab1e blessing.
A Georgia clergyman Rev. G. H. Akr1dge, OF
DR.. Pierce, says 1--WE had been married six
years without offspring when my wife COM
menced taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescr1p-
ton. then wrote to you for advice, and your
instructions were to give Golden Medical Dis
covery' alternately with the Favorite Prescrip-
ton This we did. The result is RESTORATION OF
my wife to good health and ten pound boy. III
honor of the world-famed DR.. Pierce, ! have
named him Pierce Favorte frescrlptl.o9h 70 10
The vast experience and skill which DIR.
Pierce has acquired during his thirty years
practice as chief consulting physician to
fhe Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
of Buffalo. NY, has made his name known
and his medicines recognized as standard
remedies in every civilized country on the
p1obe. His great thousandpage illustrated
book, the peoples Common Sense Med
ica1 ADVISER has had the greatest sale of
any medical work in any language. A tree
edition has been published and a paper
bound copy will be sent to any family ao-
solute1y without charge except the mere
cost of mailing which is 81 one-cent stamps.
Send these with your address to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, NY, or if preferred send 81 stamps
for a heavier cloth-bound copy.
A man OF woman who neglects const1pa-
ton suffers from slow poisoning Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constlpa-
ton. One little Pellet" is gentle laxa-
tive, and two mild cathartic. ALI medi-
cine deR1efss
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

Littlefield on B street to the one owned
by Mrs. Sennett on Cottage street. Capt.
Ltttlefeld is to move his family from
Portland into the house recently vacated.
Mineola council, ID. OF T., have COM
pleted arrangements for sale and supper
to be given Thursday evening at Oasis
hall. No efforts have been spared on the
part of the executive committee to make
it grand financial and social success.
Capt. and Mrs. III. +. Davis and daugh-
ter, Miss Ethel, passed Tuesday as guests
of Mrs. j. A. Lewis of Pleasantdale.
Conductor Clyde Holden of the P. & G..
E. r. h. is enjoying short vacation at
his home in Winnegance. The vacancy
is supplied during his absence by Messrs
Chisholm and Nudison.
Mr.. George Newell of Gardiner is visit
ing at the home of his brother, Mr.. a. E.
Newell.
PLEASANTDALE.
Messrs. W. E Dyer and A D. Cool
broth have returned from Il cunning ex-
peditlon at Prout's Neck.
Mrs. Eugene Palmer and daughter,
Mrs. John C. Wilson, have returned from
a short visit to friends in Gorham.
Captain and Mrs. Horace Davis, with
their daughter Miss Ethel of Knightville
passed Tuesday as the guests of Mrs. j.
A. Lewis near Elm street.
Miss Laura Richardson is passing few
days with her sister Mrs. E. G. Sawyer
Mr.. Jesse Dyer is painting and other
wise improving his place of residence on
Summer street. sASa3
CASH'S CORNER.
Mr.. Geo. W. Card has been painting
and repairing his residence on Brown
strset the past week.
Our residents say this is the
most pleasant March we have had for
number of years.
Mr.. Thomas Broad has purchased
new team that presents fine appear
ance and looks little speedy.
The Misses Nellie and Lizzie Jordan
are boarding with Mrs. W. Brackett on
Long Creek road.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
sOUTIl PORTLAND.
Dances to Enlist in the Artillery at
Fort Preble.


squad Given a Good Send off-The
Clibbage Tournament C1osed-Harle-
quin Clubs Ball To-night-Personai
Iiems, etc.
The recent increase of the Artillery
branch of the service has left vacancies
in most of the different batteries and in
that stationed at Fort Preble there are at
present about nine vacancies to be TILED.
So that enlistments are in order provided
the right kind of men present themselves.
THE CASE OF JOHN ALLEN.
John Allen deserted from Troop B I'd
Cavalry and was tried iand sentenced to
be dishonorably discharged from the SER
vice and to be confined in the Leayen-
worth Military prison for a term of 10
months. In October, 1898, he escaped from
prison after having served confinement
there OF about 10 months and drifted
about the country. A few days since he
surrendered himself, as an escaped prls'
oner, to the chief Of police of Raymond,
N. 81. and was conducted by him to Fort
Preble, on Tuesday, turned over to mill
tary authorities and is now in the guard
house.
THE DEPARTING SQUAD.
The boys who left on the New York
boat for Fort S1ocum on Tuesday evening
were given a most royal ''send off,
Crowds were at the wharf to wish them
goodbye and the presence of many
young ladies was a notable feature of the
gathering. When the John Englis passed
the water battery and Portland Head.
fires were lighted at these points on the
cape shore which were recognized by the
officers of the steamer and sort OF re.
turning salute was given by the
steamers whistle. Altogether the fare
wells were impressive and were marks of
the appreciation in which the departing
squad was held by their comrades and
| many friends in the city.
\ Nat Gordon's divers, Bob Chase and
William Keegan, who have been at Dix
Island left for Bangor where weeks
work awaits them.
! One of the new lobster snacks at the
Portland shipbuilding yards will be
launched April 10 and her engines will
he supplied by the Portland Company.
| william verrill is confined to his home
on Sawyer street by sickness.
| Capt. Dean of the Ferry company still
continues quite i'll and it is likely that a
medical operation will be necessary.
| The cribbage tournament which has
been so successful is about to close for the
season.
Mrs John T. Moulton of Deer Island is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fred V.
Henley, Preble street.
Chas. Griffin has just returned from
Boston where he attended the funeral of
relatives.
| Mr.. Thorndyke Of Pine street, has
severed his connection with the bicycle
factory and is working at Diamond Is
land.
Remem ber that the long looked for
calico ball by the Harlequin club will
take place tonight
The meeting of the q. o. A NJ at
Seaside hall on Tuesday evening was
largely attended and the presence of SO
many uniformed members from the city
made the gathering very attractive.
| There were three degree staffs to initiate
members and at the conclusion of the
business aIparty of nearly rs sat down to
fine banquet prepared by Rich the cater
er. The occasion will be long and plea S.
antly RENE embered.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

The subject of W. J. Houston's s sermon
Thursday evening will be an "Appeal for
Disciples All are invited to attend
these meetings at the Union Mission hall.
Cumberland lodge, No. 66, K. of P,
worked the third degree upon candidates
at the regular meeting last evening.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Goodwill circle was held last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Hatch.
Mr.. George o. Noyes has moved his
family from the house owned by Capt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
MARRY aE, NELLIE.

And will buy you such a pretty Ring at
McKennseyso or. pthr1l thGusand solid gold Rings;
III nther nreeious sfonea neraos and ad
Wedding Rings specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square mar22d2
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

A FURNlSHEtTOUSE in the western part
"A OF the city, ,dtaining ball, double parlors,
dining room ana chen, five sleeping rooms
and bath room. ldress S. Box 405. Portland.
Me. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
HE WASN'T PERFECT.

Giles-"I just heard that Hawkins referred to
me as perfect IDIOT"
SmIles-"Oh, don't mind what Hawkins says
he always does exaggerate more or less. Pm
sure no one believes you are perfect.'-Chigago
News.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

EOR REST-Ut,r tenement in two story
Il house on olof the best streets above
Carleton stree for small family only.
sunny exposure, ven rooms. bay window
IN parlof. Ben MIN SHAW, 81 1-2 Ex-
change street. 31-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

| no LET-One of very convenient and
pleasant OH located on Exchange St.,
| with steam heat, ,bago water .Fetc. Price very
| low. Inquire Off LIBBY & Co. 42Ia Ex-
change st. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
M1sCELLANEOUs.

DICYCLEs run easy and are kept clean
ID and free from cumming by the use of
'sPorpoisene.'' "Porpoisane" never grows
rancid or sticky, and is easily the best wheel
lubricant vet produced. You can get it at
BAILEY'S Gun Store, 1858 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

EOE EENIJlny single house, Charles
81, IooWrnd bath, in perfect order,
utes to Union Sion. near promenaie. very
desirable, rent IOnable. AnnIv at real Is.
tate once OF bH HAMIN F. HARRIS, No, 4S
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

1TONEY LOANED on 1st and End mortgages,
NA real estate life insurance policies, notes,
bonds and good collateral security. Notes
discounted; rate of interest 5 per cent year
and upwards according to security. W. P.
CARE room 5, second floor, Oxford building,
1856 Middle street. mar294
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

ITO REN I--Ihrso or four desirable rents in
Il South Portla or further information
inquire of j. C. RK. SAWYER street. South
Portland. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
"A Ten Pound

Many women
seem to have
been denied the
precious gift of
motherhood be-
cause of some
weakened con-
'dition of the
special organ
| s m W b j C h
} makes mother
hood possible;
but in the great
m al GRITTY of
cases such a
difficulty is not
hu ahu means
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
THOUSAND RINGS

TO select FROM Diamonds, Opals, Pearls
Rubys and all other precious stones Engage
ment and Wedding Rings speciality. Larges
stock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. mar19dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

To give you an opportunity of testing the
great merit of EIy's Cream Balm, the most reli-
able cure for catarrh and cold in the head, a
generous 10 cent trial size can be had of your
druggist Or we will mail it for 10 cents Full
size so cents.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St, N. Y. City.
1t is the medicine above all others for catarrh
and is worth its weight in gold | can use Ely's
claimed for it.-B. W. Spery, Hartford, Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
Iva mortgages, on real estate, stocks, bonds,
life insurance policies an and notes of any good
street. mar7-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

ITO LET-Hous,o. 25 Thomas street, eight
II rooms with bl room all modern improve
ments. Inquire dhe PREMISES. 3t-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

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 s.
WILSON, Auctoneers, IS Free ST. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
WANTED.

WANTED.-lrybody to know that Under
" wood Spg Water will be delivered at
their reSldench gallon glass jugs at 30
cents. Puresthine water. Address THE
UNDERWOOD, Portland. Me. 29-1
WANTED-lie to wear the genuine Del
W Sarte Con No breaking or rusting. The
most durable aStylish corset on the market
Perfect NJ gaateed by all expert filter. MRS.
G: TRACEY, heral Agent, 10 Boyd street,
city. BeWare tationS. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

no RENT-Dw house, 4SS Cumberland
street, 10 rms. In first class order,
with madern onsences. Apply J.W. DEER
ING, 323 Commfal street. 30-l
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
WEDDING RINGS,

Two hundred to select from. All weight:
and sizes. 10, II and IS Kt. Solid Gold. Nc
KENNEY. the Jeweler, Monument Square.
mar19dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
TOWN OF SOUTH PORTLAND
Assessors Notice.

THE Assessors of the Town of South Portland
Il hereby give notice to all persons liable TO
taxation in said Town, that they will be in
session at their Office in Town House, on the
First Second and Ninth days of April,
inst, from ten o'clock In the forenoon till five
o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose OF re-
ceiving lists of the polls and estates taxable in
said Town.
And all persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said Assessors, true and per ect
lists of their Polls and Estates. real and person
AL or held by them as guardians, executor,
administrator, trustee or otherwise, as on the
first day of April, 1898. and be prepared to make
oath to the truth OF the same.
And when estates OF persons deceased nave
been divided during the past year or have
changed hands from any cause, the executor,
administrator, or other person interested, is
hereby warned to give notice of such change
and in default of such notice will be held under
the law to pay the tax assessed although such
estate has been wholly distributed and paid
over.
And any person who neglects to comply with
this notice, will be doomed to tax according
to the laws of the State, and be barred OF the
right to make application to the County Com
mfssioners for any abatement of his taxes,
unless he shows that he was unable to offer
such lists within the time hereby appointed.
THOS. b. HASKELL, Assessors
CHAS. N. TREFETHEN. OF
WILLIAM L. BRADFORD South Portland.
Town OF South Portland, March 20, 1898:
tnar26d1R
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

EOR SALE-An old fashioned tall clock; 1T
tells the day of the month as we'll as being
an excellent time-keeper; will sell cheap or
will exchange for good new watches. For fur
ther particulars address with stamp. LEON
II. INGALLS, Denmark, Me. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A sum of money which the owner
L can have by calling at $40 Fore street from
to and u to a. m and to p. M, proving
property and paying for this ad. - PSI
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

MRS. E. I. HEATH is in New York, attend
il ing the fashionable millinery openings, just
previous to Easter, and is also visiting her son,
Store on RrOadMaY 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

FOR SALE--Fine residence, 13 rooms, two
= tenements,. bath rooms, ample heat in
perfect repair: first class central location;
sunny and superior surroundings minutes
from City hall first time offered; bargain.
W. Ii. WALDRON & CO., 1SO Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

'rner room, also two con-
heat, bath room, board If
lie to the right parties. First
5 ST. d6 ELM ST, 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
WIT AND WISDOM.
FOR THE ORPHANS,

Cousin Ethel 'Our fair was perfectly lovely.
We made S25.75.''
Aunty-'' You must have had a large attend
gnce.''
Cousin Ethel (dubiously) mo, not so very.
We took IS cents at the door, and papa gave us
S25 not to repeat it'''-Truth.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

EOR RENT-Eil 1st, lower tenement en-
| tirely sepab, of house No. 199 Spring ST.,
containing seydooms besides halls and bath
| room; eXpoSedlmbing, steam heat. Inquire
at A DEERINtTREET. 2-tf
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

FOR RENT-,iv house located near Willis
= Ton rcnAnished or unfinished, con-
Lainlng u roomfth bath, electric bells, speak
tuDeS, set tuDs, lam heat finished in natural
wood, ETC., etc pr permit and full particulars
apply, real esJabffice, First Natianal Bank
Bu1Idlng, FREIkICK S. VAIL 251
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

of the cosiest houses in
I city, pleasantly located at
containing all modern i'm
lately been put in thorough
and other particulars ap-
flee, First National Bank
.CK s, VAIL, 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

EARM-Forty-fve acres aud Buildings; a
spring in pasture, small brook runs near
house, good view of Portland hay, 30 tons;
miles out on mouth of Presumpscot river;
$4,000. Call at 30 Madison street. Portland
THOS. +. FLANNERY. 301
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
WAN1D-sETUArivN>.

Forty wori inserted unSer this head
one week fSr1 cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

fIlO LEI-,IWolsry desirable temements at
= no, lo42 Co9ess St. near the Union Sta
Lon, Slo eacn. lgle house No. 181 Oxford
St, . rooms, SlSlr month. Lower tenement
IN mouse no. 3flerrill St, rooms, $8 per
month. Apply FRED'K L. JERR{S, 396
congress Sb. 261
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

II ANDsOME, silver plated, souvenir
N spoons. with q beautifully EN- bossed
design OF the Battleship Maine in bowl.
Every lady should have one Sample
mailed for 10 cents. Special terms rms to
agents. A. A. PALMER & CO., 1O6 Milk
street, Boston. 31-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

r LILLIAN ARvILLE, Magnetic Clairvoyant.
III Consultations daily from 8 a. m to p. m.
on health, business or private family matters.
Everything strictly confidential and relia Gle.
Special treatment for catarrh. 29l
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

OF Y. 4. MI3 TON, 567 Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

dsome modern rents of z
each. with separate front
heat, ETC., etc, pleasantly
1ett St., near Pine. Also
ull particulars apply Rial
National Bank building,
ALL. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST

| Down among the oaks and other timber
that lines the shores of Merrymeeting
| Bay colony of eagles have lived for gen
erations. During the summer months
they subsist largely on fish. The mode OF
procuring them is very ingenious. Most
any day they may be seen perched on
convenient stump or bough near the
silently waiting for something to turn
up That something is a fish hawk. and
when he makes his appearance and SLOW
| ly circles around and around IN search OF
his prey the eagle eye is following him,
and when at last he succeeds in bringing
up fish the eagle starts in pursuit. Be-
| ing swift of wing he soon overtakes the
hawk, who makes slight effort to get
away, but without avail. The eagle
scales under the hawk, who by this time
becomes so thoroughly frightened thai 1t
drops the fish, which is easily caught in
the talons of the eagle; who flies swiftly
to the shore and devours his stolen meal.
The Board of Trustees of the Maine In
sane Hospital, of which Mr.. G. S. Pearl,
| of Bangor, is member, held their quar-
terly meeting at the hospital in Augusta
| Monday The whole number of patients
| in the institution at the time of the report
to the trustees was 729, and two arrived
later, making a total of 731, over 7lo for
| the preceding month The day was
passed in inspecting the hospital, and the
accounts, and looking over the building
that has been built during the past year.
The new heating apparatus is in very
successful operation, and there is a say
ing of 20 per cent, over the old system.
The normal conditions at the hospital
offer accommodations for 500 patients and
the very over-orowded state of the asylum
can readily be sean from the fact that the
present number il 731.
The examinations at BowdoiD College
are under way. The Seniors and Juniors
will finish Thursday morning; the Soph-
omores and Freshmen Friday. The mid
winter examinations are the hardest of
the year inasmuch as more ground is
covered in that term than either of the
others. The class of 1898 prize speaking
of the Seniors will occur Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-31

FOR SALE-Restaurant, one of the best loca-
tions on the street. thoroughfare; will
be sold at a great bargain as the owner has
other business demanding his whole attention.
Apply to N. s. GARDINER, 176 1-2 Middle St.
room 1. 2S-1