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Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
Secretary Riley of the Danbury Cigar

Secretary Riley of the Danoufy Olgar Makers Union recently sent to Sen- ator Hawley a resolution of the union, asking him to use his influence to pre- vent the annexation of the Philippines In acknowledging receipt, Senator Hawley wrote:
 ''The tobacco question is one of the most vexatious, not to say painful, ones which we find in the path of expan- sion, but I must say that I believe the whole Congress will do its best to act wisely, and you may be sure that there are some States that will pay very careful attention to the tobacco question, among them Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felons. Corns, Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Bnrns, Scalds. Chapped Hands, Chilb aims. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. box Cure guaranteed Sold by W. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E. Ffink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

An Iowa girl advertised for husband and the advertisement and the wedding fixturrs cost nine dollars. Within a year he enlisted in tue Spanish. American war and WAS killed in one of the battles near Santiago. leaving his wife three thousand dollars insurance In addition to ihis sine will soon draw q widows pensio'. Who says it does not pay to a1yer isR
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The representatives from this part of Litchheld county appointed on legisla- tive committees are:
 Holt of North Canaan on fishing and
 game.
 Belden, Canaan, humane institutions. Rudd, Salisbury, sales of land. Conklin, Salisbury, new towns and
 probate districts.
 Bridgman, Norfolk, education and
 state library.
 Snow, Norfolk, state prison. O'Donnel, Cornwall, capitol furniture
 and grounds.
 Dr Curtiss. Cornwall, public health. Wright. Goshen, insurance. Porter, Goshen, railroads, Whitney, Sharon, wt man sutferage. St. John, Sharon, Putnam Memorial
 camp.
 Rowe, Winchester, banks and legisla-
 tive expenses.
 Bronson, Winchester, appropriations
 and joint rules.
 SOloNIOOhf Vining, Colebrook, unfinished business.
 George H. Page, representative from the town of Morris was born in Canaan, Conn.,, June 16, 1S45. He has served the town of Morris as selectman, also represented it in the General Assembly session in 1885. He also holds the off ces of town clerk and postmaster He is democrat in politics.
 The Seymour Record says:
 Gen. Hawley would have been nomi- mated on the first ballot had not two representatives who favored his renom- ination been kept at home by sickness.
 The House has voted to set the limit of reception of new business on Febru. ary 10.
 Representative Harry Durant of Wa terbury has introduced constitutional amendment to provide for plurality elections of state officers, and increased representation for the larger towns and cities in the house.
 Senator Keeler has introduced a bill concerning suits for libel, It provides that no suit against newspaper for li- bel shall be brought until the plaintiff shall have executed bond for $500. In such suit no personal property of the defendant shall be attached if the defendant owns real estate. If the final decision is for the defendant. he shall be entitled to recover from the plaintiff reasonable compensation for the service of an attorney and such further sum as shall be reasonable compensation for the time and trouble he has expended on account of the action of the plaintiff.
 In the allotment of seats the petition of the minority was accepted and the Democratic members will be seated together.
 Among bills presented to the House is one to punish offense of advertising for divorces; and one to exempt from poll and military tax volunteer fremen of ten years service.
 The bill "concerning military laws amends the law so that any honorably discharged member of army or navy (s'during the late rebellion" stricken ouD shall be exempt from military duty, except in time of war.
 Samuel A. Eddy of Canaan has been appointed clerk of bills by the iudici- ary committee, with salary of s2500 for the session.
 Governor Lounsbury has nominated A. T. Roraback of Canaan for reappoint- ment as judge of the Superior court.
 A constitutional amendment has been offered in the House providing that no town should incur indebtedness exceed ing 5 per cent of its grand list.
 On Tuesday both houses of the Legis- lature elected Gen. Joseph R. Hawley United States senator to succeed him. self for the term of six years from March 4, 1899.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

The bill introduced to the Connecti- cut Legislature by Senator Keeler of Norwalk See Legislative Notes) con corning libel suits is g righteous bill and ought to become law We hope it will.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

The first subscriber to the Youths Companion was 8 little school girl named Hannah Haskins. The money was paid to Nathaniel Willis, the founder of the paper before it was begun, when during a social call he happened to say that he was about to publish it. That little school girl is now Mrs Hannah U. Parsons, a grand mother of 84, alert and vigoruus, who is still, after more than 70 years 8 reader of, the Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
Tofhe Public.

We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and if not satisfactory to refund the money to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for Ia grippe, colds and whooping cough. Price. 25 and 50 cts. per bottle. Try it. ". H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; c. K. Frink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
Aubscripsfon Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, K. B.. smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct. and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter De considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

Rev Thomas Dixon, Jr. has been dis illusionized as to the idea of organic Christian union and has resigned as a preacher of the Peoples Church, which has held it's Sunday meetings at two of the New York theatres, and will return to the regular Baptist ministry.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to attend to business during the day or sleep during the night. Itching piles horrible plague. Doan's Ointment cures. Never fails. At any drug store, 50 centa
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
Might Be Done Here |.

Newspaper dispatches say that an iron mill company in Ohio has succeed ed ia making a fine quality of cement from furnace slag.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

There are many big heads in New York this morning. Last night occurr- ed the great French ball.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

People who have fallen on the slip pery walks the past week have the con- solation of knowing that the wicked staad in slippery places.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
X GARD.

We, inc undersigned, do hereby agree tt refund the money on u 50-eent bottle o Greenr's Warranted Syrup of Tar, fl il fails 10 curs your cough or cold. We also guar antee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory oi money refunded.
 w. H. CAN'T,
 ufrNpupEy
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899.

The big New York cycle show opens Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-19

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood Bitters. Cures d yspepsia, constipation; inyigorates the whole system.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
GORHAM.

The principals of the Gorham and
Castine Normal schools report to the
trustees that since the standard of work
was raised year ago thsre has been an
increase in attendant.
Joseph Hanson of Saco, formerly of
Gorham, died Thursday. He was a vet
eran OF the rebellion.
Mr.. Walter Dolley, graduate of the
University of Maine In the class OF 1898,
and now with the Estes Publishing COM
pany of Boston. Is visiting his parents
here.
A large number of the Gorham Grange
attended the county grange meeting at
East Raymond Saturday.
The marriage of Mr. Albert M. Jones,
superintendent OF Perkins Institute for
the Blind at South Boston, to Miss Mary
Adelaide Woodward of Enfield, Conn,
will take place June 90, at the First Con-
gregational church, Enfield.
The graduating exercises of the class OF
1899 of the Gorham High school win take
place at the Congregational church next
Friday evening. The programme viii be
as follows:
Latin Salutatcry.
Marion Lincoln Cummings
Original Translation from Cicero--I he
Second Invective Against Catiline,
Oton AChcundy MOulUOu
Theme The Cars Peace Commission,
Joseph Randall Ridlon
Glass History, Charlotte A. Millett
Glass Oration-Important Results from
the Sutferings of the Pilgrims, Everett
Robert Lowell Hinkley
Glass Poen-The Story of the Opal,
Laura Drusilla Ushe r
Glass Prophecy.
Helen Elizabsth Bradbury
Valedictory, Mary Carter Hinkley
These are the members of this class:
College Preparatory Course-Marion
Lincoln Cummings. Mary Carter Hink-
ley, Oren McKennsy Moulton, Josep h
Randall Ridlon, Laura Drusilla Usher.
Latin English Course--Helen Elizabeth
Bradbury, Ernest Henry Drown, hobart
Lowell Hinkley, Charlotte A. Millett,
Stephen Edmund Patrick.
English Course-Jessie Estella Brown,
Nellie May sBurnham, Edith May knight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
WooDBINE FIELD DAY.

Saturday was perfect day for pic
MIC and the large number of Woodbine
Rebekahs who went on the annual out
ing to Poland's. Falmouth Foreside,
thoroughly enjoyed themselves Special
cars OF the Yarmouth line were taken at
the head of Elm street at 9.15 a. M, and
after delightful ride the destination
WAS reached, and soon crnquet, football,
ring toss, whist and other games were
INDUCED in until 1870 p. m, when one
of Mrs. Poland's famous dinners was
served, to which 70 persons did full Justice
and pronounced it first class. After din
ner large number of the members
strolled through the Underwood park,
which will soon be one of the beauty
spots Of our suburbs, while others in
dulged in the various games until time
to return home. All were OF one mind,
that it WAS the best of the many outings
of Woodbine lodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
WOODFORD.

The Woodfords Firemen's Muster AS
ISOLATION will hold its monthly meeting
for the transaction of business Monday
evening az 7.30 o'clock, at the centrn
fire station, Lewis hall, Woodfords.
The Portland Transportation company
has opened an Office at the bicycle store
of Mr.. Child's. in the Sparrow block,
Forest avenue, Woodfords.
Mir. Myron K. Moore and DIR. Francis
ID. Coleman, of Deering Centre, sailed
Saturday from Boston ON the Cunarc
liner Corinthia, for summers outing in
Europe.
Rev. j. +. Cobb and wife, North Deer,
ing, left Saturday for Norwich. Conn.
MIR. Charles Briggs, Glenwood avenue,
has returned from Gorham. N. H., where
he has been for his health.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph II. Chute, Spring
street. have gone to the Rangeley lakes
for brief fishing trip.
Mrs. Abbie HI. Merrill. Spring street,
Is moving into the Partridge house, ga
Forest avenue, Woodfords.
MIR. John h. Hooper and wife. who
were married last Wednesday at Belmont,
Mass, are In the city for few days as
the guest of Mr.. Hooper's parents, Mr..
and Mrs Charles I. Hooper, Spring
street. They are TO return in few DAYS
to massachusetts. after which they are 10
90 10 Detroit where Mr.. Hooper Is en-.
ployed in the government weather
bureau.
Mr.. Cert r. johnson of Stroudwatsr.
graduate of the University OF Maine.
'9S. is appointed to a position in tbs
Equitable Life Assurance company in
Providence X. /.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
OAKDALE.

There will be neighborhood party to
Riyerton next Tuesday. A cordial invi.
tation is extended to all. For informa
tion see Miss Lillian Roberts, Fessenden
8 treet.
Those that had the pleasure of attend.
Ing the graduating exercises of the Port.
land Training School Friday evening
were more than repaid by the excellent
lecture by Kew. Nathaniel Butler, ID. ID.
his subject Icing 1.-The Higher Educa.
ton and the National Life.
Mrs. William Pratt, of East Boston,
and Mrs. Nash Of Portland, have been the
guests of Mrs. g. 5. Fowle, the past
week.
Mrs. H. Simpson, who has had Sc
we're operation performed at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs G. o. Waterman,
Fessendent street. returned to her home
in Saco, Friday, and Is in fair way to q
complete recoyeyr.
Very interesting exercises were held at
the Oakdale primary school Thursday af-
ternoon. A large number were in at
tendance, filling every seat in the room.
The children show careful training.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Cobb of Bessenden
street, are taking an outing at the Cape.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Wish. Fessendeu
street. and MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Merrill.
of Falmouth street., went to Falmouth
Saturday on a picnic. They are mem
beers of Woodbine Lodge, ID. of H., and re-
port this one OF the best outings OF Jolly
W0odb
Mrs. Hart of Eessenden street, went
to brunswick Saturday noon. Co visit
her son, Henry u. Hart, during Com
mencement week. He is member of
the graduating class Of the Maine Medical
School,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
MORRILLS.

frankie Lawrence. young son of th:
well known travelling man who lives or
Clark street. Desring Center, received q
painful accident Thursday. In jumping,
while at play, he lost his control and fell
ON his shoulder. breaking hisscollar bone,
He is recovering very nicely now.
The Dsering High school French class.
under the supervision OF Mile Cusin. win
have a lawn party at the home of Mis-
Smith, East Deering, Ethis kafternoon.
A fine time il anticipated.
Every member OF the class Of 100. Daar.
ing High school, 70 in all, Joined ii
alumni association. Friday, after The
graduation exercises.
It Is understood that the CONGREGATION
alists Of North Deering ara to take actjor
at a meeting in the near future as to fhe
erection of a chapel at that place. phex
have quits large following In that local.
ity and 1t has baen the intention for sorns
time past to arrange matters as soon a.
posi- bic for the erection Of church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

Past Commander Edward Stoddard,
Of W. l.. Haskell Post, No. 1903. G. A..
r.. has been appointed as aid-de-camp
on the staff Of Dept. Commander Fred
erick Robbie. OF Portland.
Childrsn's Day Is to be observed Sun.
day evening at the Baptist church, and
tbs following programme has been or :
ranged.
Organ Voluntary.
Anthem.
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Chiidrsn's Day is Here, Chorus
Greeting, Angenette Pratt
Welcome, Glass Of Boys
Solo, Georrp True
Kecitation-suffer the Children,
Edith Gooch
Praise TO Thee. Chorus
Observation-Disclosures Day,
George Thompson
Duet. Walter and Emily Graham
kxercise-Children's Day, Glass OF Girls
Recitation-The Discontinued Flower,
Georgia Taylor
Solo. Edgar E. Carswell
Only Flower, solo and Chorus
Exercise-bible Illustration OF Our
Fathers Care Of His Children,
Glass of Girls
Baritone Solo. harry NJ. Greene
hecitation--Ihe Temple,
Carrie Humphrey
Exercise Banner of Love. Glass of Girls
Solo--Guide Us By Thy Heavenly
Light Augustus Hodsdon
Reuitation-God Has Passed This
Wey, Susie l.. Pratt
Duet and Chorus-Nature's song of
Praise.
There was Childrsn's Sunday con-
cert last evening at the First Parish Con
gregational church An interesting pro-
gramme was carried oft largely by the
children.
Childreu's Day was observed at the
Elm street Methodist church Sunday. A
sermon was preached in the moraing
TO the children by the pastor, followed by
baptism of children. .~There was a
concert in the evening at 7.31.
Delegate Frank ii. Drink water, Alter
nate q. L. Greene and Sergt E. p.
Smith returned Friday from Bucksport,
where they were in, attendance Wednes-
day and Thursday upon the annual en-
campment of the Maine Division, Sons of
Veterans, as delegates from General John
A. Logan camp Of this town.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
SUMNER TRAVEL HEAVY.
Hotel Men say M. Way An cad Of La,
Year.

From oil indications this suuo,nar
promises to be the banner season for
Maine, as reports from the various rail.
road and steamboat lines, as well as the
mountain and seashors resorts AZ the
present time point II very heavy TRIVIAL
Ia this direction. The hotels in Portland
and vicinity are already doing splendid
business and ara booking dates for
tourist parties way into the summer.
Commercial people who stop at the vari-
Gus hotels report the tourist travel al.
ready very heavy all along the line ana
way ahead Of what 1t was last seasen.
Tho season has started fully month
earlier than last year and people are al.
ready flocking TO the mountains and sea-
shore resorts for the summer A PRESS
man visited the steamship lines ana the
hotels Saturday night aud all spoke in
the most flattering manner of the way,
the travel had already started in.
Manager John #. Liscomb of the Maine
Steamship company said; II have never
seen such fiatrering prospects for big
summer business in Maine rs there is az
present. The state rooms on the boats
running to Portland from Now York
have been engaged weeks ahead of time
and the boats are now crowded at every
trip east. People seem to have plenty of
money and they all seem to desire to
spend part Of 1t in Maine. In my
opinion we are going to have an enor.
nous business In the summer tourist
line this year. It has commenced earlier
than usual and will increase as the sum-
mer passes. The Maine Steamship COM
pany is having full share OF this business. -
The Maine Steamship company misses
the John Englis which was sold TO the
government as hospital ship early last
spring, at the outbreak Of the war. We're
she In service now, Mr.. Liscomb says
that he is sure she would have all the
passengers she could carry from New
York ON every trip.
The head clerk of the Falmouth hotel
said; Business is good and constantly
on the incresse The tourist travel is
booming and We are booking orders way
ahead every day. 1t looks now as if the
summer travel would be the heaviest we
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son.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
NOTICE.

To THE Public: Having bought out
the firm of L. NJ. Lovejoy 6 Son, Car
penters and Builders, 1872 Bracket ST,
will, after the first of July, occupy
their place of business and in the mean
time, orders left at either shop will re-
ceive prompt attention.
CHAS. B. HOWATT.
We would recommend Mr.. Howatt to
our customers as one who will serve you
faithfully. Thanking you for past patron.
sgc we wish continuance. the same
for our successor. l.. NJ. L. d. SON.
tel5dtW
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
Died Avn THE HOSPITAL.

John Lee, who fell from the staging OF
the Maine Central railroad wharf some
time ago, dad at the Maine General hos
pital Saturday. 1t is understood that
Coroner Perry will investigate the cause
Of death,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
He cnulan,t HeInIt-

"That boy of mine" said the angry
father, sis just a natural born fool /"
"of course" retorted the neighbor, and
there was that in his tone that made tho
father want TO climb the fence and go aft.
sr him.--Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
WANTED.

WANTED-Burnham's tellycon, cream Gus
w tard. beef. wine and iron and Liebie's pro-
cess beef extract. II your grocer or druggist
have not the goods. write 4. DOW of Il. s..
Burnham Co., 40i Cumberland street, Portland,
Name. for information. III
WANTED for U. s. Army; able bodied
unmarried men between ages OF IS and 35
OF good character and temperate habits who
can speak, read and write English. For infor-
nation apply to RECRUITING OFFICER. 205
i-2 Middle street. Portland. Me. d&wtje30
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
WIT AND WISDOM.


II h q Fact.
"What are you signing for?" asked the
registry department of the dead letter Of
flee.
mo one has so many rejected addresses
as ]" was the sorrowful reply. Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

Ponds Extract Ointmentis indeed a "Balm
Gilead." for all Affections TO which an ONT
ment Is applicable. A positive specific for piles
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
cAsroR1A

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLErcHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Hats -Alweys BoHghs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

NOR SALE-A stock of dry goods, ladies'
IL and gentlemen's furnishing. etc., located
In plate glass front brick block In "a manufa
Ken. Cousens & Short, l64 166 Middle street.
Portland. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19
JOUR- RHEUMATISM


A. ". noore's Blood and Nerve Medicine
There are not many towns IN Maine that some
" This remedy has not been sent TO by friends
in Massachusetts who know of It's merits. In
lie future you can obtain it OF the reliable
druggists, II. II. HAY a. SON, Portland
Me-. who have it IN stock. ieDi3M. W&FSm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

Ef0R SALE-A very valuable wharf property
IL fronting on Commercial street, having
solid ill OF about 60,000 square feet and
frontage on Commercial street. OF $50 ieet For
particulars apply to JOHN +. PROCTOR,
Centennial Block i7-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

nor SALE--The finest fruit and CONNECTION
store in brick block, plate glass windows, ele-
CANT fixtures, cash registers, soda fountains,
Ice cream parlor, electric motor, ice cream
good trade, same owner thirteen years. This
Is rare chance come and investigate 1t.
1851 W3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

4 .0ST-Ladies' gold watch and chain in GEN.
~ trai part OF city sometime Wednesday,
afternoon. initials on watch and chain and long
neckehaln, suitable reward paid for its return
to PORTLAND BEEF CO., 1856 Commercial ST.,
Portland. 16-ls
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

FOR SALE-Three acres good land in Port
land, Ward 8, near Turkey Bridge aud close
TO electric cars high elevation, with extensive
views of Casco Bay and in full view of Portland I;
must be sold. Price 5000. W. II. WALDRON
& CO., $50 Middle street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

FOR .SALE-Two good new Mich Jersey
cows for sale. Enquire OF d. f. PALMER
West Falmouth Ne. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-19

nor SALE-Hotel range nearly new, lot of
fibre mattresses nearly new, toilet SETS
erockery. bedding. carpets, mating all In
condition. will be sold low; also other house
bold goods to close an estate. ROOM 8, 1856
Middle street. 1911