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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-26
ROWAN's PERILoUs TRIP.
For Heroism and Goodness 1T Has Rarely
Been ExcelIed in Annals of Warfare,

Washington, May 25-In recommend
ing to Secretary Alger that Lieut.. Rowan
who recently made trip to Cuba for the
war department be promoted to lieuten.
ant-colonency. General Miles said:
81 also recommend that First Lieut.
Andrew S. Rowan, 18th o. S. infantry
be made ieutenant-colonel of one of the
regiments of immunes.
"Lieut. Rowan made journey across
Cuba. was with the insurgent army under
General Garcia, and brought most i'm
portant and valuable information to the
government. This was a most perilous
Undertaking and in my Judgment Lieut..
Rowan performed an act of heroism and
GOODNESS that has rarely been excelled in
the annals of warfare -
Inc officers of General Garcfa's staff
Who came to Washington with Lieut..
rowan 1or conferences with General Miles
are Brig. General Enrique Gollazo and
Lieut.. Carlos Hernandez. They are
rendering valuable assistance to the Cen
eral IN MS study of the conditions inCuba
preparatory to the invasion of that
country.
Lieut.. Rowan's story of the main Incl.
dents of his trip has already been told.
General Garcia, he says with his army
of 5000 men, armed, is in that portion Of
Is, 600 more men ready to take arms when.
ever they can be supplied. When Lieut..
Rowan and his companies were less than
one day out on the trip in an open boat
from the island of Nassau. they sighted
Admiral SIMPSONS squadron of twelve
ships, but apparently were not observed as
no notice was taken Of them.
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HOUSE EULOGIZED SENATOR
GEORGE.

Washington May 25.-After the passage
OF bill! gran ting certain public lands ID
the territory OF New Mexico the House
devoted the session to eulogies upon the
late Senator George of Mississipni
MT. Lacey OF Iowa, from the committee
on public lands, called up the House hill
granting certain lands to the territorv Of
New Mexico. The bill is intendeJ 70 -
convey partial grant of the lands 70
which the territory would be entit1ed nm, W
on it's admission into the union and r.
give the territory in advance benefits
which it's people would enjoy certainiv at
some time in the future. The bill carries
more than l 800 coo acres. 'o'
Mr.. McMiillin, Democrat of Tennessee
denounced the Withholding of Statehood
political motives of the Republicans the
territories being Democratic.
Delegate Ferguson of New Mexico
supported the measure.
Mr.. Shafroth of Colorado, Mr.. Ellis of
Oregon and Mr.. Smith Of Arizona, adyo-
Gated the bill. 1t was passed without
division.
The House set apart June II for
tributes to the late Senator Harris of
Tennessee. Pursuant to arrangement the
House then listened to eulogies upon the
late Senator George Of Mississippi. Those
who addressed the House were Messrs.
Catohlngs of Mississippi, Ray OF New
YORK, Allen of Mississippi, Dockery of
Missouri, Williams of Mississippi, De
Armond OF Missouri, Fox of Mississippi,
Stalllngs OF Alabama, Love of Mississippi
and Henry OF Mississippi. The usual
resolutions were adopted and at 8. 81
O'Clock tne House adjourned.
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termined to go abroad early in March,
but was obliged to countermand the or.
der for his tickets at the last moments
He had found great difficulty in securing
a stateroom. A few days ago the banker
wired the steamship agents asking if he
could have accommodations for this
weeks sailing. The agent wired back:
Certainly; you may have the whole
Ship"
1t was interesting to note that there
has beon decided increase in the num-
Der of domestic letters of credit issued
during the last six months. A clerk,
in speaking Of this increase, said:
Il do not think this necessarily means
that Americans are travelling more in
their own country than formerly. I think
1t means that travelling people are coming
to realize more and more the convenience
OF letter of credit, and would rather
pay small commission than ask hotel
proprietors Or their friends to cash their
Cheeks
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When we read of an elephant hunter WIZ
has been tratnpled to death in the willis ne
india we wonder at the foolhardiness 80 -
man who will travel round the world and
endure all manner OF hardships, in order to
court death in far away jungle. A man
does not have TO make journey to India
in order to court death in manner e,,,oI1.-
foolhardy.
Thousands of hard working men arc d,;,rv
counting death in a much more az ce Te,;y
form, without ever leaving their native vii
lagos or cities. They are the men who nep-
1ect their health. They are the men who
court oeath from consumption, or some
other deadly disease due to i1nproner or
insufficient nourishnent. The man who
suffers from bilious or nervous disorders
who has weak stomach and an impaired
digestion, who has lost the power to eat
rest OF sleep, and who fails to take prompt
steps to remedy these conditions is court
ing death in the guise of some fatal ualadv
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures 81 per cent. of all cases of bronchial
throat and laryngial affections that lead III,
to consumption. 1t soothes the cough
facilitates expectoration and restores fhe
lost appetite. 1t corrects all disorders of
the digestion, makes the assimilation of
the hte-g1vlng elements of the food perfect.
It 1nvlgorates the liver and purifes and en-
r1ches me blood. It is the great blood
maker, nesn-pu1lder, nerve tonic and re-
iciness for nervous disorders. Dealers sell
1t ana nave nothing else "iust as good ),
Il had bad cough and got so low with it that
I could not sit up" writes Mrs. Mite Crav Of
nvsie aonf toid Union Co. Ark our family
ton had pains through my chest and spit II,
blood. took your Golden Medical Discover "
ana II cured me. 1t saved my life"
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RAccooN RITES.
Their Immersion of Infant Goons and
Their Washing of Food before Eating.

(From the Cincinn att Enquirer.
You have missed couple Of mighty
singular events if you never saw, a coon
christening or coon food cleansing out at
the Zoo. The coon home at the Zoo con-
sists simply of plot of ground about as
large as barn door of extra generous
size would cover. This is surrounded by
wire fence four feet high, topped with
broad, up.curving tin rail, which pre-
vents the little clown like creatures from
tree twenty feet high and having many
and heavy limbs. Near the base of the
tree is several foot square pool of water.
This pool marks two very exclusive, very
notable characteristics that distinguish
the coon from any other animal. The
pool is. the coon's christening and food
cleansing place.
When a coon gives birth to young al
most the first thing she does is to take
her babies one by one in her mouth and,
accompanied by the father coon, proceed
slowly and solemnly to the pool. Arriv-
ing at it's brink, and while the dad coon
stands thoughtfully by, the mother bap-
tizes the little one beneath the wave with
all the decorum and solicltude that a
Baptist clergyman immerses a candidate
for church mem bership. After lowering
it gently down beneath the surface and
lifting 1t up again, Mrs. Coon and her
husband wend their way back again to
their family corner of the yard. This
service, solemn and staid, is continued
by Mr.. and Mrs Coon until every
| mothers son of their just arrived off.
spring has been duly christened Viewed
| soberly. it is really one of the most
| unique, impressive professional perform
ances imaginable. But the indescribable
drollness OF the picture made by the wee
| husband and wife as they go through
with the performance is inimitable, and
| smiles, If not laughter, come to almost
everyone who witnesses the serio.comie
bit of drama.
Almost any hour any day in the veal
you can find group of people tossing
| bits Of goodies to the coons. Upon pick.
| ing up one of these Mr.. or Mrs. Coon in.
stantly, with the ''goody" held daintily
in its teeth, trots over to the pool ano
| swashes the morsel back and forth in the
water two or three times. Then return
/ ing to it's favoIite corner. or up to its
\ favorite crotch in the tree, the little chan
sets to devouring it in a way SO dainty
and 'sedate as to putt food .gulping humans
| to the blush. But of course you wouldn't
blush at Clown Coon's etiquette. There
is SO much original comedy in every move
he makes. in this food-cleansing and eat
ing process that you laugh in spite Of
yourself His very appearance, particu
| larry in motion, is Judge-like sedateness.
and his display of extreme neatness. hi
exquisiteness in all things, form subtle
and sure ticker for anybody laugh spot
1t beats the funniest man the stage car
show
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tended that the lAbors of ssthe responsible
Minister may be said to be quite as great
when Parliament is not in session as
when it is. Moreover, the Prime Minister
of Great Britain is the recognized and
responsible head of the political party
which is dominant during his incumbency
and it's actual leadership and the protec-
tion of it's fortunes depend upon his
course and that of his associates in Office
Notwithstanding these duties, these man
fold public and party obligations imposed
either by law or usage on Prime Ministers
in England. the holders of the office are
not only long-liyed as q rule. but decided
y more so than their associates in the
Cabinet.
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NOMINATIONS CONFIRMET,

Washington, May 25.-The Senate TODAY
confirmed these nominations: George j.
Jackson of Connecticut, consul at La
h1cnelle, France; J. 6. D. Hughes, con.
Sul az Coburg. Germany; Housewife
hong Kong; George S. Lincoln of Con.
1ecgIcut. consul general at Antwerp; FL.
j. Hagerman of Colorado, to be second
secretary of the embassy at St Peters
burg; K. A. Lane of California to be
secretary of the legation at Nicaragua,
LOST Sosta Rica and Salvador; W. W. Rock
mn OF District of Columbia minister to
greece. Roumania and servia to take
effect July /.
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LoNG-LIvED PRIME MINIS TIERS.
Predecessors of Mr. Gladstone Whose Year
Have Been Above the Average.

William E. Gladstone, at his death on
May 10, was in his eighty ninth year, and
he closed his fourth term as Prime Minis
ter of Great Britain in 1894, when s..
The longevity of English Prime Ministers
has always been marked. Lord Palmers-
ton, on his death in 1865, was 81 years of
age, and the Duke of Wellington, who
died in 1889, was So. Lord Grey, who
succeeded the Duke of Wellington as
Prime Minister, was in his eightieth year
when he died In July, 1916, and he, in
turn, was succeeded by Lord Melbourne,
who was 70 when he died in 1s4S. Lord
John Russell, who died in 1878, was a
Londoner by.birth and nearly as old as
Mr.. Gladstone at the time of his demise,
times Prime Minister of England, in
1869, 1858, and 1868, was 70 years of age
at the time of his death in 1869. Benja-
min Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfeld, twice
Prime Minister of England. was rs years
of age at the time of his death:in Lon
don on April 10, 1881.
The present Pine Minister of Great
S.osIu 70 ooS anu MS hSsoCldCcS III euo
British Cabinet are rather older than the
average OF men in public life in similar
positions In other European countries,
and decidedly older than Is the rule In the
United States. The President of the
Cabinet Council Is 65, 1.-The Lord High
Chancellor is 70, the Chancellor of the
Excheqner is 81, the Keeper of the Privy
Seal Is IS, the First Lord of the Admir-
atty Is 6a. the President of the Board of
Trade is 60, and so on, though there are
exceptions.
To what the longevity of British Prime
Ministers is to be ascribed is hard to de-
termine, for the duties devolving upon
the Prime Minister are always of an irk-
some and vexatious character. The Prime
Minister has very little respite from pub
lic service, and the foreign relations of
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-26
HUNDREDS oFTHE M.
sut There's a Material Difference When
the Proof Comes from Portland.

There are great many of them.
Every paper has its share.
Statements hard to believe, harder tt
provo.
Statements from far-away places.
What people say in Maine.
Public expressions from California
Oftimes good Endorsement there.
But of little service here at home.
Portland people want local proof.
The sayings of neighbors, friends and
citizens.
Homo Endorsement counts.
1t disarms the skeptic, is beyond dis
pute.
This is the backing that stands behind
every box of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here is case Of it:
Mr., J. D. Ross. of 6 Lincoln street,
saws: 81 suffered with pain and lame
ness across my back and in the region OF
The kidneys for a good while. 1t dis
dressed me very much at night and had
. 10 keep changing my position frequently
which of course disturbed my rest. In
4he morning it was all could do to
stand up or to stoop over to put on my
shoes. l procured Doan's Kidney Pills
from H. H. Hay & Sons drug store at
the corner of Free and Middle streets
They promptly and permanently cured
me. 1 am telling nothing but the truth
concerning Doan's Kidney Pills for they
aoned up my kidneys and strengthened
my back until it feels as good as ever.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers, price SO cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. z, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
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GERMANY DENIES THE STORY.

Berlin, May 25.-It is semi -officialIy
denied that there is any truth in the
story from Manila, regarding the German
consul threatening Rear Admiral Dewey
for not permitting the landing Of pro-
visions from German ships, 1t being
claimed that the consul said he would
land them with the aid Of German
cruisers and that the American com
nander in return, threatened to fire on
the German warships it they interfered.
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SCARBORO.

Eight Corners, May 25.-There will be
a concert and strawberry festival at the
First Free Baptist church, Scarboro,
Friday evening.
The people of this church are expect
ing to attend the memorial service at
Blue Point, Sunday.
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MAINE POSTMASTER.

Washington, May 25.-Among the
nominations sent to the Senate today
were: William Stackpole, Postmaster at
Saco, Maine, and Ellsw orth F. Pike,
postmaster at franklin Falls, N. fl.
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WATCHES ON lNSIALLMENIS

Waltham and Elgin Watches. A large stock
of new model Watches will be sold on easy paw
mentS at easonabe prices. All STYLES. All
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar19dtf
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MIsCELLANEoUs.


,ADY HAIRDREssER-La with A. Simon
10 aio son, n. Y would like few customers at
i iaules residences for hair dressing, shampoo
BLAIR, 116 Pearl st. 25-1
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THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED.

. Brussels, May s5.-Thirteen miners
We're killed today by an explosion of fire
damp in a coal mine at Crachet- Pi couery-
near Mans, Belgium.
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Lillian ARVILLE-M Magnetic Clairvoyant
- Slttings daily on health business or private
family matters at IL Brattle St, second door
from Portland St. and about five minutes walk
from Preble. PAL
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'oIS 30, S;AhEIIWo light buckskiu colored
good drivers and city broke to single. double
made 1a nae Crying with double set custom
tandem; also two small sleighs and one two two
wheeled cart. Cash price $500, F. o. B.. Mon.
1rea a,,, For further particulars apply to MIR !
~ OA'A9' Gu fOuCi di d., TOrtlanQ. Oil
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HELP WANTED.

wv Immediately; salary
w and expenses from start paid weekly.
$40 outfit free, best references required
Choice of territory if apply at once. Lake
Ontario Nurseries, Rochester, n. Y. my26- AZ.
CPECIALTY Salesman wanted to sell first
- class line in assortments to Dry Goods
and General trade. Unusual inducements
High commission. No novice need apply.
ELYSIAN MFG. CO., Detroit, Mich. iii
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WEDDING RINGS.

Two hundred to select FROM All weights
and sizes. 10, IA and is Kt. Solid Gold. Nc.
KENNEY. the Jeweler, Monument Square.
mar19dtf
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A sum of money in clearing up
Il after our hosiery sale of Friday. EAST
MAN BROS. d BANCROFT. 23-1
IT OST-On Friday afternoon, between
III Federal street and the Portland Com
pany dark overcoat. The finder will
please return the coat to WILSON'S stable,
and be suitably rewarded. 21-1
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EOR SALE-Farm In Bethel Maine, 100 acres
good land, 2 IL story house, shed and two
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-tf
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WANTED-All persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on e. D. REYNOLDS,
563 Congress street, one door above Shaw's
and can therefore give bottom prices
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. lis
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oR ALE-A thirty acre farm situated in
divided into tllage. wood and pasturing lots
b bollolhgs nearly new, twelve good rooms in
WaeT in ahr dgs stable near the honse, running
bargain ba if applied for soon. Ell II +, BEaN
Brownfeld, Me. ELI u, na1ok ~
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nor SALE-2 IL story house containing IT
a rooms, fitted for two families and has
modern improvements, situated on new
Gray street, price reasonable Inquire of A.
c. LIBBY q CO., AZ IL Exchange street,
o3-1
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nor SALE-2 1-2 story house containing IS
Il finished rooms and bath in first class
condition, heated by steam, has cemented
street, lot 40x90. For further particulars in
quire Of A. c. LIBBY q CO., AZ 1-2 Exchange
Street. ISL
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ITO LET-June 1st at 81 Green street, very
y pleasantly located rent of ten rooms and
bath room on first floor, electric bells. At IS
Fear! street, nice rent of five rooms, bay WIN
dow In each rent. sunny exposure modern i'm
pfoVementS. u. OUMPHY. Gil
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SUMMER RESORTS.

EOR good country board in a fine locality for
fishing, cunning. rowing, fine views pleas
ant drives and plenty of shade trees. Broad
piazza. A quiet place for rest and comfort
Address, j. B. and F. W. PLUMMER, Ray
mona. Me. May144
RAYMOND SPRING HOUSE-Select board,
~ (near Poland SPRING. on line of Maine Cen
trail railroad. GOOD boating and fishing. Send
for circular. Address G. E. SMALL, North
Raymond, Me. rnay4tf
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FOR SALE OR RENT-Toi close an estate,
= suburban residence heated by steam,
la i. barn. hennery etc. with So acres OF land;
factory terms. Particulars real estate office,
W Tisst National Bank Building FREDERICK S.
YAlLL. 251
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NOR SALE-Second hand milk wagon.
L hangs low rack for forty cans. Light
market wagon, used but little. Good strong
express gear and wheels, one and one-haif
inch-axles.ss BRADLEY q SMALL, 35 Preble
street. 26-1
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NOTICE-Call or send % cents and get one
IN of Detective D1akes little books OF
knowledge. 1t is worth 500 to you. Every
man and woman should have one. No. &
Chestnut street, city. 23-1
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EOR SALE-The two story house contain
a ing IL rooms and bath, fitted with all
the modern improvements and centrally
located at No. 215 Newbury street. A very
pleasant and desirable house and a good
sized lot OF land with same. Inquire of A.
G. LIBBY 81 CO., AZ L. Exchange street. 23-l
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FRYEBURG, ME.

The Oxford" will be opened for the season
on June 9th, 1898.
The high standard heretofore maintained at
this popular hotel will be continued, and no
pains will be spared by the management to
promote the comfort and entertainment of the
guests. For circulars, rates, etc., address,
F. L. MARK Proprietor,
may24d2w Fryeburg, Maine
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A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, Opals, Pearls.
Rubys and all other precious stones. Engage
ment and Wedding Rings a specially. Largest
stock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. mar19dtf
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EOR SALE-The very desirable house
Il located No. 125 Emery street, fitted tor
modern improvements heat with steam and
hot air combined. There is a good sized lot
with same For full particulars inquire of
A. c. LIBBY & CO., AZ liz Exchange street.
23-1
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LIOR SALE-One combination tandem
y bicycle. good as new, will be sold very
cheap. Also all kinds of household goods.
consisting of chamber sets, dining furni-
ture, stoves, etc. Will be sold very low for
cash or installments. Room 5, 1856 Midi lie
street. 2l-1
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&TEAM LAUNDRY-One of the best payin
business; i'll healthe cause of selling; a grand
chance to engage in the laundry business; will
bear the closest investigation. Address
LAUNDRY, Press office anr0o4
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NT ONEY LOANED-Don't borrow money
I'VE from your friends and have them re-
mind you of it hereafter. l will loan on
property without remov al OF inconvenience.
Easy repaying basis. "Private Party" 2.
o. Box 1888. 23-2
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nor SALE-House on Hampshire street,
Il two families. perfect repair, pleasant
an Investment OF home it will pay you to
investigate. Address j. e. B. Press Office. 23-l
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nor SALE-The first class brick house No.
n A Carleton street, containing II rooms
and bath, with all the modern improve
ments. Very pleasant and sunny. Inquire
Of off, A; c. LIBBY q CO., 4s1-2 Exchange
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IHoR SA LE-Grcoery and provision store,
N good established trade; little monet
buys It; must be sold at once as the owner
has other business out of town. INQUIRE of
A. c. LIBBY q CO., AZ IL Exchange street.
26-l
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THE PENSION LIST.

Washington. May 25.-The following
pension changes, resulting from issue OF
May IA, are announced:
ORIGINAL.
Alex Stanton, Togus, So.
INCREASE.
a. Israel Wakefield, Goodwins Mills, IS to
Ply; John 6. Fraim, Soldiers Home.
MMennenec S6 to s.; Daniel o. Bowen,
MorIlirs, IS to $40; Lewis NJ. Libby,
Bridgton, So to S..
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ITO LET Rent, No. Fremont place, upstairs.
of rooms; also cottages on Long Island
Inquire of r. PONCE, Granite Spring Hotel,
Long Island 1872
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fENO LET-Rent 125 Franklin street, between
Cumberland and Congress. Sun all day.
IN nrst-class repair; hot and cold water, nice
bath room and steam heat. Will let to small
family zS-tf
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NOR SALE-On Franklin street, house
4 of rooms and bath in perfect repair;
not water heat throughout; set tubs and
1aVator1es with hot and cold water, large
stable with nearly 5000 feet land, best bar
GAIN in Portland. Price $780, W. H.
WALDRON q CO., 100 Middle street. 21-1
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FOR SALE-:Elegant musical instruments
l. just received,-pianos, music boxes
rIeginas,, violins mandolins, banios. guitars
ior violin and banjo strings, popular music
music books. etc. Please call HAYES. Iii
Congress street. myiS4
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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. ian25dtf
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FOX SALE.-Parsons Lowdown wagon,
IL large size suitable for one OF two horses
built to order for provision and grocery bus
mess, used few times, taken to satisfy
claim; will be sold low. BRADLEY q
SMALL, So Preble street. 81,
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TITO LET-New house, second floor, rooms,
4 bath. hot water, Is Sherman street sos
and water. second fat A Myrtle street, Z
rooms, SO Federal street, SIS. COLES
WORTHY'S BOOK STORE, 80 Exchange
street. eli