davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
A TRADING STAMP WAR.
Augusta Board of Trade Votes to Influence
Legis alton Against 1t.
(Kennebec Journal

The Augusta Board of Trade has de-
c1ared war upon the trading stamps, prize
packages and the like, and they have cho-
sen the Legislature as their field OF battle,
the coming winter.
A meeting of the board was held Tues
day evening, at the room OF the city coun-
Gil. at which many of the merchants of
the city were present. ALI declared their
animosity to tho trading stamp, as we'll
as to the entire premium system.
The meeting was presided over by Presi-
dent Hichhorn, who explained the object
of the meeting, which was to see what
action the board would take in the matter
of cooperating with the merchants for
the enactment of a law against trading
stamps and the premium system. He read
the law against the ssy tenn in Massachu-
setts, which was amended in June. to
cover all tine loop holes that had been dis.
covered.
Fred Hamlen, Nathan Weston, NJ. S. Hol-
way, G. Z. Hawes, Len dali Titcomb, G.
III. Mason, II. l.. Shert ourne, q. T.. Web
advertising their goods, were heartily dis
gusted with 1t, while the two legal aentle-
men were of the same opinion of it. Mr..
Holway thought the law would be con-
stitutional, as it had for SO many years
been in oper alton in Massachusetts.
One of the gentlemen thought law
could OF be passed that would be pow
erful enough to prevent mans giving
away whatever he chose, and this wa s
conceded. "It is not the matter of giving
away" said some of the men, shut the
matter of advertising the presents that
should be stopped
Many of the merchants of the city have
already agreed to stop using the stamps,
while others have stopped without an
agreement. A few still refuse to give it
up. Many say they have derived no bene-
fit by giving i've per cent Of their entire
receipts and visa to have something done
to have all to stop as we'll as themselves
A committee was appointed to draught
petition TO the Legislature asking that
law be passed prohibiting trading stamp
schemes, q law similar to the one adopted
by the state of Massachusetts, They also
voted to ask the cooperation in the mat
ter of the other boards of trade through
out the State. This committee is COM
posed of President G.. S. Hichborn,
Nathan Weston, X. w. Soule and NJ. S.
HolWay.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
ST. DoMINIo's. CONFERENCE.

Don't forget the Promenade Concert
that the St. Dominic's Conference Will
hold at the Auditorium. November 10th.
You are sure that a good time awaits
you and that you are assisting one Oh
the best charitable organizations IN the
city, who In turn give the proceeds OF the
entertainment to the poor assisted by the
conference. Arrangements are being
made to have this one of the most sue
g ssful coffee parties ever held, and one
of the best ways to assist the poor is
to attend and help swell the treasury of
the conference.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WIT AND WISDOM.
4 word to the wise is sufficlent.

A word to the wise is sufficient.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me
of Catarrh when everything else failed.-Alfred
w. Stevens, Caldwell Ohio.
Eiy'- Cream Balm works like charm; 1t
has cured me of the most obstinate case OF
cold in the head; would not be without it.
-Fred'k Fries, 2S3 Hart St. Brooklyn N. Y.
1Oc trial size or the SOC size of Elys Cream
Balm will be mailed. Kept by druggists. Ely
Bros, 26 Warren st. N, Y.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
HOMECOMING SUNDAY AT HIGH
ST. CHURCH.

This congregation, which has been wor
shipping IN the vestry since August.
while the auditorium was being re-
paired and re-decorated, will open the
church next Sunday, with homecoming
services.
DR.. Fenn, the pastor, will preach SER
mons morning and evening appropriate
to the occasion. The music at both SER
vices, under the direction of Organist
Balm, will be unusually fine. A douhle
quartette in the morning, and a picked
choir of sixteen or more trained singers
from several of orr city churches in the
evening will make these services remark
ably impressive.
Many who have seen the interior of this
audience room since it's restoration nro.
Dounce it greatly improved. While the
frescoing has not departed from the oriei.
nal design executed by John LaFarae
the tints are somewhat lighter and give a
more cheerful effect than formerly. IT is
certainly one of the finest church interiors
in the State.
The public will have an opportunitv
next Sunday to observe these matters .s
the church invites all who will to co,,o
Morning meeting at 1880 O'Clock: even.
ing at 7.30
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
LOST AND FOUND.

II oST- Friday evening. Nov. 4th, a piece OF
Ia fancy work done with white silk; will the
finder please communicate with E. w.
STEVENS. Cor. Portland and Green SITS. aud
receive reward. 9-l
4 nie,, engraved on inside. Finder will be
rewarded By leaving same at 1870 Middle ST.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
Getting Even.

"There is some comfort in being the
father of twins, said the unhappy look
ing passenger. to which the fat passenger,
being there for that purpose, inquired,
ssWhat?'
:sThey keep each other awake Of nights
as we'll as my wife and me. Indian
apolis Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

NOR SALE-New house, corner of Deering
n avenue and William street, opposite Fes-
sender Park. 8 rooms, finely arranged, arcni-
tect's plans built by the day and modern in
every way; has convenie1ces such as laundry.
fireplace. hot water heat, hard wood floors.
electriclights and bells, open plumbing. ETC.;
lot is rs feet wide on Deering ayenuei price and
terms to suit purchaser. DALTON q CO, SO
Exchange street. octi5ou
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
MARRY ME, NELLIE,

And VIII buy you such pretty Ring at
McKenney's. A Thousand solid gold Kings,
Diamonds, CpaIPearls, RLbles, Emeralds and
all other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings a specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square mar22dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Dr. In rs Cough syrup ALWAYS cures
colds. A neglected cold may terminate in con-
sumption. Cure your cold in time.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WANTED,

Situation by young man who understands
bookkeeping and is willing to work. Two
years experience. Graduate of Grays Port
land Business College, Good references fur
nished. Address CHAS. +. ALLEN. Skow-
hogan, Maine. oct4u6WS
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

FOR SALE-One genuine Edison Standard
Pnonograph, entirely new and in good
working order, with reproducer and records
complete. G. L. BAILEY. 263 Middle st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Deering Highlands (Glenwood ayenus)
near street cars; house is finely finished in ey-
press and hard pine. papered throughout. open
plumbing, electric lights and bells. fireplace,
heated throughout, laundry. cement walk, in
fact model, modern home at reasonable price
and on easv terms. DALTON & CO.. So Ex-
change street. Oct13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
a THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, 0pals, Pearls,
Rubys and all other precious stones. Engage
menf and Wedding Rings speciality. Largest
stock in the city. MCKINNEY. the ,Jeweler.
Monument Square. maflSdu
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
FOR SALAs
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.

EIOR SA LE- Frederick s. Vail has the largest
list of desirable houses and rents for sale
and to let of any real estate office in Portland;
ing rents and the general care Of property.
Particulars. real estate Office, First National
Bank Building. 10-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

LO4s SA LE-New house OF rooms, directly
y on electric car line in Deering. only one
minute from three different electric lines, faces
west, high land. bath, plumbing. two bay VIII
dows very sunny, a superb home; will be pa
pered and painted to suit purchaser; price
S., 800; only $500 down. balance easy; ideal
home. DALTON & CO., So Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. A large stosA
OF new model Watches will be sold on easy pay
Prices MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar19dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

FNyO LET-Lower tenement srooms, bath, hot
Il water heat all modern improvements. de-
Gently furnished. Will sell the bulky furnish
ings, an exceptional opportunity for small fam
lily. starting in housekeeping, references re-
quired rent $1,000. Address B. B., box 1857.
u
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
m AiNsP RINGS, 75c.

The best American Mainsprings, made by the
Elgin and Waltham companies. Warranted
for one year MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. mariedh
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

LILLIAN ARVILLE. Magnetic Clairvoyant.
- has returned home to the city and taken
rooms for the winter at 15 Portland street, a
few doors from Preble. s things daily from 10
a. M to p. m. on health, business or private
family matters. 5-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WANTED.

Forsy weras inserted under shts head
ne week for Is cents cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

TNOR sALE-One IS inch grist mill; best quail
IL ity French buhr stones, belt drive never
used will be sold at bargain; can be seen by
dropping postal to MILL. box 1857. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
FOR SALE.
Horse Weig hing about IlOOy
sOunA and kind. Inquire at
WILSON'S STABLE,
sepssdtf Federal street.

NOR SALE-Two story house. stable and
L 10000 feet of land in good locality in Deer
ing for 81, 800; steam heat, bath room, cemented
cellar, hay windows and piazza; cost the own
er $4,000 within a year; only $500 down, balance
same as rent; rare chance to buy a new house
for less than cost DALTON & CO., So Ex-
change street. oct1Sd6
EGR sALE-New twoe nement house on
Glenwood avenue. neeripg Highlands;
latest description of plumbing, papering. etc.;
If you want ar elegant home with every luxury
known and still be able TO rent part without
inconvenience. look this house over, the lot
contains about 8, 100 feet of land; we will make
price and terms satisfactory. DALTON q CO,
53 Exchange street. city. oct13dtf
IfOR SALE-A new six room house at Wood.
l. ford's Corner for $500; Sebago. sewer
near steam and electric cars, schools. stores
and churches; lot is 50x100; only $500 down;
balance S1l.5O per month. DALTON & Co,
53 Exchange street. oct13du
NOR SALE-Houses and lots. II you want
y beautiful home in Deering and want
to save from $500 to $500 by buying this fall.
call and see what we can offer you; We have
every describable kind of suburban property
and give you whatever you want; we have lots
all over Deering and can give you any location
you desire. Our houses are new and modern
and our prices are right and terms to suit you.
Let us show you what we have. it will cost you
nothing. DALTON & CO.. 53 Exchange street.
oct13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EsOR SALE-Property 124 Pleasant street. be-
II tween High and Park street, fine neighbour
feet OF land, loo it. on street; with house of IA
rooms, bath room laundry. stable, carriage
house, garden wi h apple pair, peach and plum
trees, etc. For terms apply to M. II. FOSTER.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

ITO LET-A large unfinished front room with
Il cook stove for light housekeeping; also
pleasant furnished front room at IL Casco st.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EOR SALE-First class investment in new
block of stores vi h tenements above. with
all modern conveniences, good location in the
Price 1900 or $250e subject to mortgate now
on ats per cent. w. H. WALDRON & CO.,
1870 Middle st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

A SSIGNEE'S SALE at Cushing & McKen-
II rey's, 10 Commercial Wharf. Groceries.
Ship Chandlery, Fishermen's Outfits, Store
Fixtures selling al cost or half price. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EoR sALE-Horse, years old kind. good
for family or physician. At stable of j. P.
BAXTER. 81 Deering st. III
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

Forty wOros inserted under this head
one week tcr rs cents. cash in advancs,
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

WE WILL BUY household goods or store
w fixtures of any description, or will receive
the same at our auction rooms for sale on COM
mission. GOSS s. WILSON, Auc ctioneers. IS
Free st. t-2
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WEDDINc RINGS.

w = DOITV0 y.
One hundred of them to select from. All
styles, all weights. all prices in 10. Ia and 1s
Kt. Gold. Largest and best stock OF rings
in the city. A thousand of them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler. Monument Square. june7dtf
EOR-SALE- H handsome Queen Anne cottage
Il at Woodfords, on high land; best locality;
near street cars, church and school; cemented
cellar; sewer, Sebago, large rooms. perfect re-
pair. very central; only $4,000: good lot Of
land; only $500 down, balance easy; rare
chance DALTON & CO., So Exchange street.
nnf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

NANTED-Financial Pal ltner TO act as treas
w urer and accountant of business cor
poration, with an established and growing
trade; capital required from So 500 to Sc, 600
Address for consultation or correspondence
box 1Ol4 Portland. Me, 10-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EOR SALE-A second hand $50 light Loomis
Il Dynamo in fine order; also small engine
for running same. HARRY M. CUSHING, 50
Exchange ST., Portland. oct11dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
MAN1ED-.Ir0Ar.,S.

WANTED-S -Situati On by an American wom-
w an as nurse or housekeeper; is not afraid
of work; can give good references. Call on or
address N, 213 Oxford St, Portland. Me. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

WANTED-I am now ready to buy all kinds
w OF cast off ladies' gents and children's
clothing. pay more than any purchaser in
the city. Send letters to MR.. or MRS. DE
GROOT, 76 Middle Sc. nov1-2w
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

LII persons having or knowing of a blind
m child under IL years OF age in this state
will please notify Mrs. G.. C. Pratr. 149 Park
St. !: Portland. Me. She is about 10 start kin
dersarten aud primary school for the blind in
this city. II
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

FOR RENT-Two modern fats in
western part of city, convenient to
Congress St, containing rooms, elevator, cleo
trio bells, speaking tubes. etc., price SIS; also
detached house. rooms, bath, heat, large
yard. price $50. Apply real estate office,
FREDERICK S. VAIL, agent. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
TOILET.


no LET-Lower rent of rooms. rear No. 2
Monroe Place; good yard. good cellar, gas
and Sebago, all in nice repair, $l2; good
rent for the price. Apply to E. HASTY, 12
Green st. 1O1
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

FOR SAI.E-Steam boiler, steel shell, just
= right for saw mill, horizontal. i25 H.. Pow
or, size II It. by 6 ft 92 IL inch tubes; sell at
pargaln. Apply JOHN A. POWER, 3S7 Dor
chester St, Boston, Mass. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

WANTED-A piano to store for use occa-
w slonally; will have good care. Apply
room IS, Y. Nj. c. a. Building. III
WANTED-case of bad health that R.LP-A-N-s
vii. not benefit Send cents to Ripans Chemical
CO.. new York for 10 samples and 900 testimonials
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EOR SALE--A very favorable opportunity is
u offered to purchase a Queen Anne cottage,
nine rooms and bath. sunny and conven ent.
near electrics, situated in the most elevated
portion of the City of Deerng has barn; size of
lot 60xl20. BENJAMIN SHAW. 81 ~ Ex-
changeaSt. IL
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

EOR SAI.E-A three horse power, 22G vo.t,
Eddy electric motor in first class condi-
ton. Can be seen at our factory. THE e. I.
BURROWES CO. No. 20 Free street. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

WANTED-By woman, plain laundry work.
W or kitchen work, or chamber work. Ap-
ply to 81 Spring st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

FOR SALE-A pair of handsome English
= beagle rabbit hounds 1-2 months old,
male and female; will make grand hunters;
perfectly marked; ch iapif taken at once AR
THUR y. MURPHY. Biddefori, NJ. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
SPOT eAsH-oLD GOLD.

We give. you the highest price for Old Gold as
we use it for making rings. MCKINNEY the
Jeweler Monument Square oct27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

tenements Of and
6 rooms, centrally located; prices $40 and
sl1 per month. j. C. WOCDMAN, 50 Exchange
street. Al
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

NAV Position by lady familiar with
w mercantile business. Quick accurate,
good penman; owns type ritter. Satisfactory
references. Address Clerk. Press Office. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10

COSTUMES TO LET-Ladies' and gentle
~ men can obtain costumes for Masquerades
and Amateur Theatricals at BROWNS, 1856 IL
Middle street. Open on Thursday evening
from to to accommodate those who are un-
able to call during the day. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-10
WANTED. -vEmALE HELP.

wANTED-MALE HELP.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-25
GEMS FOUND IN AMERICA.

New Mexico's output of turquolses
is larger than that of all the rest Of
the earth.
The lovely vivid green hiddenlte, OF
lithia emerald, is found in North Car
ollna. 1t has never been found outside
the United States.
The chrysoprase of California. tn
ruby-colored garnets Of the west, the
aquamarines of North Carolina and the
rose quartz of South Dakota are high
ly priced.
Many pearls of remarkable luster
and color have been taken from she'll
fish in the ponds. brooks and lakes oil
the United States and have found
ready market either at home or abroad.
The golden beryls of Connecticut are
of a clear golden yellow, as their name
implies. From RoyaIston. Mass. have
been taken aquamarlnes OF an exquisite
sea-blue color, which are as fine as
found in any part of the world
Thousands OF carats of rough sap
pnires are sent to London from Mon
taDa every year. where they are Gu.
and polished more cheaply than would
be possible In this country. Few Of
these are Of as fine color as the best
imported stones. however.
I Tourmalines, most beautiful OF all
American gems, are found only in
Maine. The mines at Paris, Me-. have
been worked since 1871. The largest
and finest stone found there weighs
SAX carats. is OF superb light green
color and Is absolutely fiawless.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-25

An insulating caster and electric
switch for use on tables and chairs
fitted with electric apparatus has the
wheel made OF glass, with a metallic
contact arm pivotally secured to the
frame of the caster to form an electric
connection with floor plate.
Street cars can be easily replaced
when derailed by a new device con
sisting Of curved plate to be clampe1
to the side Of the rail with cross
groove at the top, which slants toward
the rail to allow the car to slide down
in place when It reaches the top.
Gliding is easily applied to signs
and decorations by a new brush, which
has a reel on the handle on which the
metallic leaf is wound, one end being
inserted under the tip Of the brush.
which slides along and deposits the
foil on the surface underneath.
Umbrellas and parasols can be car
ried without the necessity Of holding
them in the hands by using a new
carrier, consisting OF rod with clasps
at each end adapted to grip the UNI
brella. the rod being fastened to the
belt by cords or a chain ending in a
hook.
10 prevent the stealing Of hats, coats
and umbrellas in restaurants and other
public places Wisconsin man has
designed a rack with a metallic frame
to close over a set of hooks. the frame
being hinged at the top and locking
in a socket at the bottom to DO re-
leased by a key.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-25

According to story told on a Ger
tain MIR. swadlelsh. by his nelghbors.
he had a notifying adventure. He
has a phenomenally large neck, and
lately had occasion to change his lsun-
dryman. On the Sunday morning fol-
lowing this action on his part, 1t We
noticed that he was an unusually long
time making his toilet He called his
wife. and she went upstairs. Maria. -
be said, 81 wish you would see what
is the matter with this shirt. The
sleeves are all wrong. and can't find
any holes for the collar buttons Mrs
swadleigh gave one look at it. and
went into a paroxysm Of laughter. He
waited till she had partially recovered.
and then said: Perhaps you will be
good enough to tell me what you are
att" George" she replied,
you are trying to put that
shirt on wrong side up! The laun-
Iryman starcbed the wrong end Of it,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-11-25

The story is told that friend, in
vited to dine with Schopenhauer at his
favorite restaurant, where a number
of officers were in the habit of meet
ing, noticed that Schopenhauer took
gold coin from his pocket before eat
ing and laid it on the table beside him.
When the meal was over the philoso-
pher replaced the coin in his purse.
Upon question from his friend. Scho-
penhauer explained: 81 have been din
ing with these officers for some time.
he said. "and about two months ago l
registered a silent vow to give the gold
coin, of considerable value, to some
worthy charity on the very FIRST occa-
sion upon which l should hear these
gentlemen talk of anything but wo-
men, horses and the chances of promo
ion. You see I still have my money"