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DATA ON COCK FIGHTING.
Historic Sports That Dates Rack to the
Olympic Games.

At first cock fighting was partly re-
ligious and partly political Institution
at Athens, and was continued for i'm
proving the seeds of valor in the minds OF
the Greek youth, but was afterward per-
verified, both there and in other parts OF
Greece, to a common pastime, without
any political or religious intention, says
a writer in the Philadelphia Times. The
Romans were prone to initiate the Greeks,
but did not, as may be gathered from
Columella, adopt this practice very early.
1t is not known when this sport was erst
introduced into England, but it was
probably brought there by the Romans.
1t has by some been called a royal diver
sion, and the fret cockpit at Whitehall
was erected by Charles II. for the more
magnificent celebration of it. The birds
are generally dieted for about fortnight
or three weeks by regular feeders. Cocks
of middle size are found the best fighters,
the match weights being from three
pounds six ounces to four pounds eight
ounces. The place; apportioned to lighting
is called the pit. The battle is conducted
Dy ScUteFSj DIS tuoy tiE0 C6tl1ctt, WIN pldCS
the cocks heak to beak.
When once the cocks are pitted, neither
of the setters-to can touch his cook SO long
as they continue to fight, unless their
weapons are entangled. This has been
modified by certain rules in this country
But If they have left off fighting while
the umpire or lswteller can count 40, each
setter-to instantly handles his cock, when
they are brought beak to beak in the
80 Al tIa 10 do
the last fight, with either heel or beak
is said to have the first law in his favor.
When brought beak to beak and set on
their legs, if the cock who did not fight
while the count was telling still con-
tinues to decline fighting, the umpire pro-
ceeds to count 10, which being done they
are again brought beak to beak. If the
same cock continues still unwilling or
unable to fight, the ceremony of telling
10 and bringing beak to beak at the con-
clusion of every 10 takes place, till it has
been repeated 10 different times, when the
cock so refusing to fight has lost his
battle.
But should he fight during the enforce
ment of any part of the law, what has
been told as of no effect, the first 10
must he begun over again whenever a.
fight is renewed.
If a cook, having the law in his favor
dies before the long law is told out, his
adversary wins the battle. although he
did not fight within the law, for there
cannot be greater criterion of victory
than having killed his opponent.
The above rules or regulations are not
necessarily enforced in every main. Diff
ferent localities have their different rules
The faiyest rules and most strict in this
country are the New York rules The
handlers in main conducted under New
York rules are not allowed to touch their
GOLDSMITH both hands, and they are not
allowed to help in any way except to dis
entangle the cocks when the steels get
fast.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

emphatically opposed to this movement
AS my fellow citizens, men among
whom [ have been going in and out all
my life, I am with you i'll all that
makes for your welfare or the welfare
OF our section. I do not think there is a
man here who can say he has ever sor-
,roWed and l have not sorrowed with
him or rejoiced and I have not been
glad TOR him, but in this stupendous
matter OF throwing off our allegiance to
the old flag, in this our hour Of peril
and Of rash action, [ do not stand with
you. would to God I could hope that
my words would carry any weight with
them. l would try to make them burn
into your hearts and memory, but a
more eloquent man than I has Just spo-
ken to you and you are in accord with
him. That leaves me nothing to say but
this''-here he paused and wiped his
brow with trembling hand-'if I am
not with you, | could not be against
you. You who are SO eagerly buckling
on your armor to give battle have an
easier task than mine. I know the ma
lures around me too we'll not to feel
that I am making myself an object of
contumely to every man here. So be it.
Conscience and I must stand together
though no man stand with us. But, dear
friends of old, in the dark days that are
ahead Of us there must be some friend
ly offices that you will permit nom
combatant to perform for you or the
dear ones you will be leaving behind
you. You and they will always know
where to find me. -
He turned and offered his hand to
Colonel Bascom. The colonel was busy
looking over some papers. He did not
see his old friends outstretched hand
or the smile, sadder than tears, that
wreathed little Potts lips. The colonel
had set the pace for the crowd. He gen
orally did. Slowly little Potts retraced
his steps, Only once, after that first re-
lection, did he offer his hand-to be
once more rebuffed. He left the court
house and walked home to the house
behind the oleanders. There he would
find balm. There were three loving
hearts that acknowledged his supreme
cy. They had never yet failed him in
his hour of need.
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FORTUNE FOR A VASE.
Celebrated Pieces of China and Their
Owners.

Ten thousand guineas paid by the Earl
of Dudley for an antique vase and ever
of early Sevres china was the largest sum
ever paid for vase, says the London
News. 1t was afterward sold to Baron
Schroeder for 5000 guineas. Five thou
Llynes-Stephens collection in 1895, for an
oviform vase of old Sevres porcelain,
painted with horsemen and figures, after
Wouvermans, and trophy of arms in
two medallions with futed neck and
handles formed as gilt figures of boys, by
Dodin and NORM, fifteen and three
fourths inches high; the price included a
pair of oviforln, hatsh sped vases Of COM
paratively small value, apart from the
above described, the three being one set,
which formed part of the Earl of Penn
brokes collection.
In Mr.. Jones's collection of pottery and
porcelain at the South Kensington Muse
UNI there is an eggshaped eros Bleu
Sevres vase with medallions of Cupid and
Psyche, which was acquired for 5000
guineas. The celebrated Barberini or
Portland vase, now preserved in the gold
chamber of the British Museum, was
purchased by Sir W. Hamilton for 81 900,
and afterward sold to the Duchess of
Portland for 81, 500. An historic vase was
recently put under the hammer at Chris
ties. 1t was one of a pair presented to
the Marquis of Montcalm (the defender
of Quebec by Louis XIV. The last bid
for this splendid work of art was 81, 995.
Ono of the largest vases in the world was
a present from the late Gear to the city of
Paris. 1t is made from an immense
block Of jasper, is eight feet high, and is
valued at 81 500.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
GoErHE's VISIT TO CARLSBAD.

There is no doubt that the life
of the great poet was greatly
prolonged by drinking the waters
of the Sprudel Spring: We have
the Sprudel Spring brought to
us in the form of Salt, which is
obtained by evaporation from
the waters of Carlsbad.
The Carlsbad Sprudel Salt
(powder form) dissolves tena-
cious bile, allays irritation and
removes distractions by aiding
nature. It acts soothingly and
without pain. Best results OBJ
tanned NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
be had. The genuine has the sig
nature of "E1sNER & HENDERSON
Co., Agents, Network, "onbottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

ELEGANT NEW RESIDENCE on Glsnwood
IA avenue, Deering Highlands. Ten finished
rooms, lavatory on first floor, bath room on sec
ond, heated throughout finely papered. electric
lights and bells, laundry in cellar. open fire
hard pine, hard wood floors bay windows,
very sunny, one minute to electric cars A
magnificent suburban residence for only So $780,
Easy terms. DALTON 81 CO., ATS ~ Congress
street. 14-1
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ICE BROKE ADRIFT

Copenhagen. February ia desnatob
received from Helsingfors says tbat a
pack of ice on the coast of the GnIf If
Finland broke adrifU in snow Storm
Yesterday and was carried to seq with two -,
hundred fishermen and several horses
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" land on Alba street, Deeling Tor 81, 100
Furnace heat cemented cellar, bay windows,
broad piazzas, bath room. Sebago water double
fine home at very low price. Terms to suit
you: only three minutes to school, stores and
electric cars. DALTON & CO., AIS 1-2 Congress-
street. III
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FIFTY MINERS KILLED.

Bochum, Prussia, February ia ter.
rihle explosion of fire damp occurred in
the Varsin igte Carolinengluek colliery at
Hamme early this morning. Thirty
seven bodies have teen recovered, in
addition many miners have been serious.
" injured. It is believed that fifty per
sons have persisted.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

r HE ELEGANT MODERN RESIDENCE we
d are building on Forest avenue (the best
street in the city,. This house will contain
eight finished rooms and bath ROOM hot water
heat open fireplace, double parlor on main
and the location is unsurpassed Our price in
cludes grading turing. Sidewalks everything
ready Tor occupancy. Our price is 81, 900 lower
fhan you would suppose We could sell for.
DALTON q Co, 47S IL Congress street. AL
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Ii OR SALE-Poultry farm. 40 acres, home of
g rooms. newly repaired, new Stable 14s
feet in length OF poultry houses, ice house and
feed room. has plenty of wood and fruit for
home ne use Price $3.50; easy terms W. II.
WALDRON & CO., 1870 Middle street. III
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III OUSE Greatest renting property in Port
IL land Modern three fiat house on st.
Lawrence street. Each fiat contains rooms
and cellars for each fat; open tireulaces; large
bay windows; hard wood floors; electric bells;
papered throughout A permanent 10 per cent
investment and gilt edged Price right and
terms easy. DALTON s. CO., 47S IL Congress
street. i41
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HOUSE. On Glenwood avening (the best,
~ Deerlng Highlands, a new. modern two
fiat house, with steam heat open fireplaces.
broad piazzas. large bay window fine view,
opeu plumbing front and back entrances eel
Only one minute to electric cars. Every known
convenience. permanent 10 per cent invest
ment or an elegant home and an income of $3.50
per year. Price right and terms to suit YOU
DALTON & Co. 47S 1-2Congress street. III
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It's mistake to imagine that itching
piles can't be cured; a mistake to suffer
a day longer than you can help. Doan's
Ointment brings instant relief and per-
manent cure. At any drug store, so
cents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate at and
IA 6 per cent. Notes discounted at reason
able rates of interest. Property sold ana
rented. Care of property and collection of
rents Prompt attention given to the business.
= :. GARDINER. ls5 Middle street, room 4.
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s4NoK SALE One of the best paying laundries
business. expenses low; poor health cause of
sel sem Grand chance for anyone looking for
g9 9 investment. Address LAUNDRY, Pre- IS
oloo' 1872
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NOR SALE-2 IL story house, containing 10
IL furnished rooms and bath. in first nfsSS 30
conditions heat by steam, cemented cellar and
set tubs. situated No. IA Melbourne st.. LOT
40x9Q; For further particulars inquire of 4. G.
LIBBY & Co, AZ 1-2 Exchange st. 181
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FOR SALE-The biggest bargain vet. Two
houses, one three stories, new the other
all newly remodeled. on corner, two minutes
from City hall, rents for over $780, you can buy
taxes. water and insurance. COLESWORTHY'
90 Exchange street. ~
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WIT AND WISDOM

FAC SMILE signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsroR1A.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she ta1 Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

EOR SALE-Detached house. IA rooms and
n bath, in perfect repair, ample heat and
modern conveniences. about $500 feet land,
room for another house, superior location
between State and Grove streets and near Con-
gresS street electrics. Price S6,200 W. FL.
"ALDRON & CO., 1870 Middle st. 1871
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EOR SALE-Gne refrigerator. 1-2xs 10. and
Il meat bench, oil tank, barrel covers, Two
eight barrels very nice beans. S. HOBARTs
143 Bracket st. IA
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FOR sALE-On account of leaving the stare
a soon we shall sell our stock in trade fix
lures and good will of our grocery meat and
general merchandise business. Store EMPLOYS
three hands. A large number and good class
OF customers. A good business cheaD. STEW
EMS Y PACKARD, Ridlonyille, Me- One
half mile from Rumford Falls. III
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NOR SALE-The first class brick house and
T. land Situated at No. A Carleton street,
containing ii rooms and bath, with all the
modern improvements. Very pleasant as every
room has sun all day. Inquire OF A. U. LIBBY
q CO., ~ IL Exchange st. ISL
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r OR SALE-Lodging house at "A Brown
= street Also lodging house on Congress.
Both are well patronized and doing a thrifty
business. w. +. DRESSER, so Exchange
street, Portland, Me- hi
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M ORTGAGEs NEGOTlATED-At per
I'VE cent. we have funds OF clients to invest in
first mortgages. Parties desiring loans on
good real estate security can obtain same by
al Bank Building. FREDERICK S. VAIL
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

ITO LET-Tenements at SO Gray St. $1,000;
1853 Danforth ST.. $1,000; so Brackett, $500;
65 Salem, $500; Summer ST.. 500; 116 Pear
S2O.OO 159 Newbury, $1,000; sS Federal $1,000;
$500; so Turner. $500; SO Moody, $1,000 66
Quebec, $1,000; As Montreal $780,; IS St Law
renee, $1,000; Sc Merrill, $7.75; Deering ST.,
$4,000, and 8 Cottage St, Cumberland Mills,
$780, and many others in Portland and Deer
ing. Inquire of A. C. LIBBY & CO., AZ 10 Ex-
change st. 1871
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
lM mortgages on Real Estate at as low rate OF
interest as can be obtained in Portland; also,
loans made on stocks, bonds, personal proper
W or any other good securities. Inquire OF A.
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GOOD Times HAVE COME.

You can afford to indulge yourself or your
family in the luxury of good weekly news
paper and quarterly magazine of fiction.
You can get both of these publications with
almost library of good novels for S. per year.
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corner block containing 2 stores With q
rents overhead, which will return about ID 10
per cent on the inves ment. For particulars
apply Real Estate Office, First National Bank
Building, FREDERICK S. VAIL. III
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

al AGRA If you are interested in go
- z. "a - ~ - ing or want to make money
in Alaskan stocks. we have the best plan yet
Write or call upon p. c: DAVIS &
co, Bankers and Brokers, pa Washington st.,
Boston, or II Wall ST., New York. feDl4-6t
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

FOR SALE Candy and ice cream store in
4 Augusta, fully equipped tor making candy
and cream. Price reasonable. D. So State
street, Augusta. III
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FOR SALE-Fruit farm of 1000 trees .rchoice
grated BaldwinS and other choice varieties
including pears, 100 acres excellent land. cuts
% TONS nay. ssoried house and ell in good re-
pair with aqueduct water. Price $1,000, includ-
ing all farm tools ". II. WALDRON & Co,
1870 Middle street. 15l
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GALESMAN-Wanted visiting general stores,
- ETC.. to take on commission either as size
line or straight line, staple and fancy spring
goods Address FANCY GOODS, care Car
rier No. 1, Boston, Mass. I2-1
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FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents. cash in advance.
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nor RENTING claim to have the largest
Z list of houses and rents to let of any real
estate Office il Portland, and would be eased
to submit same to all prospective tenants.
Office, First National Bank Building FRED
ERICK S. VAIL, Real Estate. 1871
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s-THE SALE OF SOUL. BY c. NJ S. Mcclellan
THE COUSIN OF THE KING: ByAs va a5A
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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

DON'T FORGET that high grade kerosene
~ oil is alwayslon hand at 90.Preble street,
NEAL d. WINSLOW, dealer in Gasoline and
KeroSine. Telephone 6354 151
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

FOR SALE-Cheap. Litter of handsomely
marked ST. Bernard pups. May be seen at
particulars inquire of JOHN A. CLARITY,
United States hotel Portland. 121
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

isen-"What, art thou hurT?''
Mer.-"Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch.'
-Romeo and Jttist, Act III, Scene I.
Use Ponds Extract Ointment.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

yWANTED-An persons in want of trunks
W and bags to call on Z. D. REYNOLDS
563 Congress street, one door above Shaw''s
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired Open evenings. We frame
pictures. e4 s.m 232
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FOR SALE-A fancy goods store that has
Z been established 43 years. Best ofreasons
for selling. Is a very desirable place. Apply
for particulars to No. So MAIN ST, Saco Me.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

rNOL ET-Two tenements in house corner of
ng rooms in each tenement, bath ROOM
furnace heat. Sebago and gas. Good location
for doctor. Price reasonable. w. +. DRESS
Err, No. 80 Exchange ST., Portland, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

I1OR RENT-Store 379 Fore street, corner
T. Exchange street, head Moulton street. one
block from Commercial street. TWenty-seven
feet frontage two large front windows; well
situated for brokers' office or retail business ;
good vault. BENJAMIN SHAW, 81 1-2 Ex-
change street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18
TO LET.

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one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

ITO LET Desirable office on Congress street.
l. Central, first floor, front. Also several
tenements at Woodfords. S. NJ. WATSON, IL
Monument Square. 12-1
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b)onsOn's P PP'esf

which accomplish as much and more than the former
without producing any of their bad effects. They are
composed ofmedicnal that never fali
to promptly relieve Sciatlca, Neuralgia,
Muscular Rheumatism, Lung and CHEST
Diseases Affections of the Joints. Kidneys. etc.
Insist upon a BENSON. Refuse substitutes.
Price 25 cents
Sssbury & johnson, Mfg Chemists. New York.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

WE will advance money on any kind of
wv merchandise consigned to us, or will
stocks and fixtures of any description. GOSS
& WILSON, Auctioneers, IS Free street. lift
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

NOR SALE-Houses lots and farms an kinds,
locations and prices; will be sold at bar
gain between this and april. S. M. WATSON,
II Monument Square. 121
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4 OST-A bunch of keys somewhere between
Ia the First National Bank Building and the
Post Office. The finder will be rewarded by
the same to PORTLAND SAFE
DEPOSIT CO., 81 Exchange st. 12-1
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CONSIG NED Household goods of every de-
" scription are always to be found It
private sale at our Auction Rooms. We often
have articles less than half the cost to man
ufacture. GOSS 81 WILSON, Auctioneers, l8
Free street. lift
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

EtOR SALE-An Skis horizontal engine made
by Kendall & Roberts. 2S horse power;
if taken oon For particulars address C. T.
AMES East Waterford, Maine. 1O-4
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WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED.

boy WANTED-THE JAMES BAILEY CO.,
LID 264 MiGd.e street ISL
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FOR SALE-Modern three stored house.
flats. rooms and bath for each; ample
heat for both; fine stable and about 10000 feet
locations in Deering; unobstructed view of Port
land and Casco Bay. w. H. WALDRON s. Co,
$50 Middle st. 121
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LOST AND FOUND.

Z OST-A pair of spectacles VIII the finder
n please leave them at this office. ISL
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NORSALE-Or lease a lot of land at the West
IL End, corner Forest and Congress streets
containing about 4,224 feet Apply to E. HAIR
LOW, 919 Congress St. jan25dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-18

EoR SALE-Ona sleigh, little used, t.
IL Thompson & Bro. makersO 1 jump seat
carriage in good condition, Harness, fur robe,
2 plush robes, blankets, whips, sc. II. l..
JONES, 40 Congress street. loft
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enc week for rs cents. cash in advance
A GENTs-$7 daily, to sell speciality Soaps
IA and give customers double their value in
Handsome Presents; exclusive territory sam
pie outfit free. Modoc Soap Co., Cincinnati, O.
12-1
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VNOR SALE-Two-story wooden house with
i basement. Ii rooms in first elias condition,
with all modern convenienceS. Pleasantly
located on Cumberland street. near Cathedral.
two minutes from Congress street electricS.
Sun all day (when it Shines. Terms easy.
One-half purchase money can remain on mort
gage, if desired. III. i. JONES, 40 Congress
street. febl0-tf