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FOREIGN MARKETS.

LONDON. March 14.-Consols, 110Ss; silver.
271kd: French rentes. 1887 171hc; wheat cargoes
off coast, nothing doing; cargoes on passage.
firm for wheat sellers holding for advance,
Sd dull for red; English country markets, quiet.
LIVERPOOL, March H.-Wheat, steady i;
wheat in Paris, steady; -four in Paris, dull:
French country markets, steady; weather In
England, cloudy.
COTTON-Uplands, 3%sd.
CLOSE.
LIVERPOOL. March H-WHFAT-Spot,
steady; No. red northern spring, IS.
CORN-Spot, steady; American mixed, 3s Sd;
old do 3s 7Hd.
Receipts Of wheat during the past three days,
SIS 900 centals, including 49, 600 American.
Receipts of American corn during the past
three days. 113, 400 centals.
Weather cloudy, but not threatening.
Wheat futures closed Arm; March. IS 4hd:
May 5s 41Rd; July, 5s sgd.
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SALMON SHIPMENTS.
SAN FRANCISCO MEAT MARKET.

sALMON-Shipment of 1869 cases and 1905
barrels to New York by
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CLOSING

Canadian Pacific, SS4s; Northern Pacific pre-
ferred. SO5s. Union Pacific preferred sou
Grand Trunk. So; money. ~ per cent; bar
silver inactive 271zd per ounce
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THE ALASKA PACKERS FLEET.

This years feet of the Alaska Packers AS
sociation VIII consist Of the following YES
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CALL BOARD SALES.

Informal sesson-9:15 o'clock-December-
i. 900 oils 81 1s5s 1900 81 lsE . Zoo. = ls%:
Il, 600. 81 14A; 1000, 81 l4ss 1000, 81 AN
Second sesson-December-20 ctls, 81 16h
5000, 81 1875. May-2000 81 14A.
Regular morning session-May-soo0 ctls.
81 14h.
Afternoon session-May-4o00 ctls, 81 14h.
December-2o0o 81 1874.
BARLEY-Futures declined sharply. owing
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LOCAL MARKETS.
ExcHANGE AND BULLION.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.

WHEAT FREIGHTS-Are still dull at 22s Cd.
usual options though good rain would prob
ably stiffen the market The chartered wheat
fleet in port has registered tonnage OF 1897,
against 26 100 tons the date last year
dlsengaged, 3s, 400 tons, against 20. 700; on the
way to this port. 10000 tons. against 10000.
The rain offset a slight Improvement at
Chicago and both spot and future prices de-
cIined somewhat. There were free sales on
CALL but the spot market continued dull.
Spot Wheat-Shpping, 81 1iAQ1 1874 milling.
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COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, March H-CoTToN-ouiet
middling csc.
Steady; rniddling, SIC.
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1921, ,355; balances, $4s, $50.
NORTHERN WHEAT MARKET.
OREGON.
PORTLAND, Or, March IA. - WHEAT
Walla Waila, 5sc; valley, Soc; blue stem. 81
Q62c. -
WASHINGTON.
TACOMA, March 14.-WHEAT-C1ub $50;
blue stem, 61962c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
OBITUARY.
CAPT, ID. n. HILL

Chebeague, Jan. l6.-With ~ deep feel
ing of sympathy we are Obliged TO record
the death of Capt. ID. n. Ii who de-
parted this life Jan. 18th. at the age Of 81
years and months. Capt. Hill had been
u life long resident of the island. The
most of his life until within few brief
weeks since disease had fastened itself
upon him had been spent in government
employ as captain of stone vessels doing
breakwater work. During the early fall
he was obliged to leave his steamer at
Fall River, Mass. and come. home for the
purpose of regaining his health which
had been failing for some time, and al
though every means possible was used to
bring about this result all Was in vain.
Although terrible sufferer, his end was
peaceful at the last gently falling asleep
here to wake in the bright beyond. he
leaves a wife, one son and two daughters
beside a host of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss all of whom have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Funeral services were held at the NJ. K.
church the 18th. conducted by Rev. MIR.
Condor of Long Island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

EOR sALE-"Mid the Green Fields Of Vlr-
ginis' where Ann Eliza" who was "Bred
shire Home" "whisting Rufus" Don't Get
Gay With Johnson" and those Dear College
Chums" were at Georgia Campmeeting"
lust, Just As tae ), sun Went Down. All above
gress street. Watch our window for Latest
popular music. I3J
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

entertained at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. Charles Il. Hayes
Mrs. Frank sawyer passed Monday with
her sister Mrs. Charles Merrill, ST. John
street, Portland.
Miss Helen Morrison has resumed her
studies at the South Portland High
school.
Mr.. Albert Spaaldine, who has been
i'll for same weeks. Is now able to he out
/. Mr.. VIII Taylor has accepted position
with the Consolidated Ice company.
Mr.. Horace Parkman, who has been the
guest OF Mr.. W. W. Pickett for some
weeks. has gone TO BOSTON where he viii
pass the remainder of the winter months.
The Consolidated Ice company are
making extensive repairs on their ice
houses making preparations for good
harvest of ice.
MIS-. NJ. f. Mohsr passed Monday with
friends In Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
A TREATY ASSURED.

Washington, January 1.-THE joint
American and Canadian commission was
in session during the forenoon today and
after the commission proper adjourned,
the subcommittee on the Alaskan
boundary ami on bonding PRIVILEGES went
into session. There are still some minor
differences to be settled on these as on
other sub ects, but the members OF the
commission express the opinion that they
will be able TO conclude their labors with
In the next two weeks They are very
close together on all questions at issue
and tho opinion Is now freely expressed
that freely covering the numerous ques-
lions which have 90 long been u source Of
vexation on both sides Of the boundary
line, will be the result Of the negotiations
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

wANTRD-Case bad health that R-IP-AN-5
will not beneht. send cents to Ripaus Chemical
Co. York. for 10 samples and 200 testimonials.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
AsToRIsTIC PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

Rev. DIR. Newell Dwight Hills talked
the other night at the plymouth church
prayer meeting in Brooklyn In q way
that surprised most of the members. he
inveighed against churches which aban-
doned the Christian idea of equality, and
put the poor among its membership TO
one side. He ridiculed church missions
as founded on an aristocratic theory.
"The Church Of the New Testament"
was the subject under discussion. 1t was
when he began TO express his opinions OF
the theory that here is one church for the
rich and another a church mission for
the poor that DR.. Hills astonished the
congregation. Here are some of the
things he said: Some churches think
they have the cream OF the city. So they
havs--the ice cream" ANY piety that
has 10 be preserved by going into refrig-
orators is not worth preserving. That
transforms the preacher into an under
taker." 1.-The aristocratic theory Is that
q church should have one class In ii, and
bhere should be missions for other classss "
IA man who holds such theory likens
his church to pickle-jar. He wants all
the pickles of just the same size. He does
not want any large pickles or any small
pickles, and the church is simply a pre-
sentative agent for his collection - 1.-The
deal church Is made up of every class of
society, rich and poor. wise and ignorant.
high and low, ten-taient people, two-tal
ant people. one-talent people, those who
'All of us that have felt Christ's sacred
touch, all of us who are struggling to-
know Him, all of us together-that is
the ideal church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
WI cages on real estate, life insurance poll
tate bought sold and exchanged. ~ IL Ex-
change street. |. 4. BUTLER fani34
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
MARRY ME-, NELLIE,

And / will buy you such a pretty Ring at
McKenneys. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds Cpal-Pearls. kuoies, EIneraids and
Wedding Rings a specially Largest stock In
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweier Monument
Square. MARI dit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from q cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
f. E. Ficketts. 212 Danforth, Z. W.
stevens, l07 Portland, McDonough &
sheridanfs. 2S5 Congress, OF J. Z. Goold,
IL Co.'s, POI Federal St., will be presented
with sample bottle of BOSchee's
German syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle given to one person and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as BOschee's German
syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions of
bottles were given away, and your drug
sists will tell you IT'S success was marvel
Gus. 1t is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally endorsed ply
sjcians. One~15 cent bOttlewill cure or
prove its value. Sold-by all druggists in
this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
MACHIAs GOING TO HAVANA.

New York, January II The gunboat
Machias arrived and passed In Quaran-
tine at S.55 this morning. From here she
goes to join the fleet Admiral Sampson
is forming to rendezvous at Havana for
which IL is said, will probably
take place on the south side of Cuba
and continue for about three months.
The Maohias was one of the blookadini
fleet stationed off Havana during the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
DEPEw ELECTED SENATOR.

Albany. January 17.-Hon. Chaunoy
n. Depew was the choice Of the assembly
for senator, receiving 81 votes. The mi
nority vote WAS solioly given for Edward
Murphy. Jr., the present incumbent,
who received % votes.
The Senate also selected DR.. Depew for
United States Senator by vote of ~ to
23, the minority vote being cast for
Murphy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-An energetic man or lady In this
w and adjoining counties to travel for man
ufaciuring house and appoint agents; also one
for local work. salary SO per month and ex-
penses Address win reference and previous
occupation, Century, S9i3 Market St. thila.. Pa.
iau14 iaw2wS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
The Freddies.
WIT AND WISDOM.


Danger.
money makes the mare go, you know, ="
quoted the young man who Is too frivolous
to be original.
yes" answered his father, who was
bordering over checkbook, "but you
don't want to travel SO fast to rink run.
away and q smash up" - Washington
Star.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
OFF FOR HAVANA.

Augusta, January 17.-At noon Tues
day, Adjt Gen. Richards re-
ceiyed a telegram from Major Z. Z.
Newcomb, commanding the battalions of
Maine Heavy Artillery, stating that his
command was on board the transport at
Savannah, and would leave for Havana
Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
WANTED SITUATIONS.

WANTED-A young lady who has had five
w years experience in public Office would
ike position in the office Of doctor. dentist or
lawyer as bookkeeper aud general office assist
ant and TO receive and entertain waiting visit
ors. Best OF references furnished. Address
YOUNG LADY, Box 1851. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
BOWLING.

At Pines alleys last night the Fred
dies and Charles towled close and
exciting game. Willard BOWED n fine
game making the high single io5::and
the large three string total of 2S3. Smith
bowled a fine game, and Allen bowled
we'll, but not up to his usual good work.
The boys are improving with each
game. Score:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
VOTE FOR SENATOR IN MASSA
CHuSETTS.

Boston, January 1.-THE legislature
took separate ballots for the election OF
u. S. Senator this afternoon. The bal
lot resulted as follows:
Senate: Henry Cabot Lodge. 81; Alex
ander B. Bruce. Z. House: Lodge, 1850
Bruce, IS; Winfield p. Porter, Newbury-
port Socialist, 2.
Senator Parsons of Greenfield, Rep,
declined to vote for Mr.. Lodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
HONOR FOR THoMAsToN GIRL.

Northampton, Mass, January IT,
Miss Rita Creighton Smith of Thomas
ton, Me-, senior in Smith college was
awarded the $50 prize today. Ii was an
essay upon "the use of soliloquy in
Shakespeare in the series for the Shakes
pearean prize.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
WATCHES ON laSTALLMENTS.

waltham and Eigin Watches. a large SOCK
of new model Watches VIII be SOM on easy pay pay,
Prices. MCKINNEY, die Jeweler, Monument
Square. ni"sA9us
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
SENATOR CoCKRELL REELECTED

Jefferson City, Mo-, January 17.-Frsn-
els Marion Cockerill, Democrat. was today
reelected to the fifth term In the United
States Senate by the legislature. the two
Houses voting separately. Tomorrow
the election will be ratified by both
Houses in joint sessi on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
ToLEr.
TO LET--Two very desirable front rooms

ITO LET-Two very desirable front rooms
on third floor, building s53 ~ congress
street, corner Oak. Extremely desirable upper
rent At ITO Pine street, between Emery and
Thomas. Two very desirable rents, and
rooms. lat 100 FRANKLIN street, near Congress !;
81 each Lower rent at 10i2 Congress street.
q rooms 10. Rent in rear 70 Mechanic street.
q rooms IS. Also 3 cheap rents on Madison
street Il. l.. JEkBIs, 500 Congress street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
HUMAN Bo-'Es WASHED ASHORE

Chatham, Mass, January IA por-
ton Of human spine and hip bons were
washed ashore near Monomony life saw
ing station this morning. rhe bones are
thought to be those Of one Of the vic
tins of the Portland disaster.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

The little folks love DIR. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup. Pleasant TO take; perfectly
harmless; positive cure for cough, colds.
bronchitis, asthma.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
JEWELRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds of Jewelry
w repairing and have made IL specially
for years. We are now ready to make 10 order
anything in rings or pins of any special design
YOU may wish at very short notice. MCkEN-
NEY, tine Jeweler. Monument Square, Portland.
jani26u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

1--WE use IL Internally. externally and eternal
~" writes the Matron of the Florence Critten
ton Mission. referring to Ponds Extract.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
RIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLErcHsa.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa HsDs Aiuays Bosghk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
SPOT CASH-OLp COLD.

4 UCTION SALE-By Goss & Wilson,
n Auctioneers, at No. Elmwood Place
Monday Jan 10th. at 10 O'Clock a m, desirable
Household Furniture in Ash and Oak Home
Comfort steel Range. All good-nearly new.
A complete OUTFIT. 10-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures sore
throat, hoarsoness and coughs 1t is the spe-
eihc for throatant Chest affections. CSC.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

ITO LET-Rent in Marie Terrace price $40.
L Inquire OF j. J. GooDY, Ssts Exchange
street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
Force of Habit.

docs your husband ever growl about
your talking too much?" asked the WON
an with the brown eyes.
"Oh, dear, no" said the little woman
who looked like wren. "He has got SO
he can't read his paper satisfactorily I'M
less sit and talk to him the while. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

ITO LET-NiceIy furnished front room, large
Il and airy. In good quiet location. near FIRST
class boarding house. 10 GRAY STREET. be-
tween Park aud state. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
PLEASANTDALE.

The monthly business meeting and
sociaDle OF the Y. p. S. G. E., was held
Monday evening at the home of Mr.. W.
J. Baker, Chapel street.
Mise Georgia Dyer is reported i'll at
the home of Mr. w. f. Dyer, Summer
street.
Mr.. J. W. Devine of Boston, is being
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

ITO LET-As - Green street In two family
Il house, rent OF ten rooms, bath ROOM bay
window, electric bell. modern improvements
cemented cellar floor, large yard, sunny ex
posure a nice locality. Apply 10 j. DUNPHf.
No York street. 16-i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

HOUSE TO LET-Haf OF a double house, No.
IL Hairs Court; all In nice repair; seven
rooms. SeDago water. A nice rent for a small
family. For particulars enquire of j. II. BLAKE
Widgerys Wharf. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

WANTED - A smart. honest and reliable
w young man To act as news agent. Apply
with reference. CHISHOLM BROS, 2S3 ST.
John street. opp. UGIon Station. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

The Merryconeag is at the ship yard
having her deck repaired. She will go to
the Portland Company's works where she
will receive a new boiler.
George Studley is attending Shaw's
business college in the city.
The Samaritan society will meet this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. William
Gardiner, jefferson street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
LOST AND FOUND.

Il OST-On Sunday, Jan. 8, watch charm with
L. an emerald stone set In gold Please leave
at Drug Store j. w. BUTLER, Portland, Me.
10l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
SOUTH PORTLAND.
Senior Exhibition Of the South Port
land high School

Programme Includes Greek Tablesux
and Drama, blind ntargsret.--To he
Given at Town Hall Tontght--Opera
House Tomorrow Night.-Personai
Items, Etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
MURDER, WHAT'S THAT.

TO LET-Desirable rooms at Congress
Il Park. Heated. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

ITO LET-Upper tenement of seven rooms IN
Il house 52s Cumberland street. has separate
bath, steam heat electric bell calls. sun all
day and all modern convenences. For other
particular call on COE THE HALTER, 1877
Middle street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

ITO LET-The lower tenement OF five rooms In
brick house No. 254 Danforth street. near
May. Large yard aud sun all day. Rent . 400.
Apply at No. 246 Spring street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
WANTED.

Forty words Inserted under shts head
,ns week for 2S ceHts cash in advance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

V,O LET-Lower rent Of fiye rooms. In good
Il order. at 81 Wilmot street Price $1,000
pply to RINES BROTHERS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

L,OR RENT-store No. 251 TO 255 Commerc nj
Il street. four floors. area about 5uOn square
feet each: good light on all floors; excellent rear
entrance and good freight elevator. One OF the
best locations on Commercial street for any
wholesale or heavy business. BENJAMIN
SHAW & CO., Gle Exchange street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

FOR SALE-A traverse runner pung, built
OLDEST material. has a portable top and
fancy iron sides, very stylish. has only bsen
used Tor delivering hats and caps. For other
PARTICULARS. call on C0E THE HALTER 1877
Middle st. i<l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
THE TIDE GAUGE.

The government officials for certain
reasons changed the location of the tide
gauge from Lewis, Chase a. Whitten's
wharf to the end of the pier near the ferry
slip. against the coal shed of the Peoples
Ferry company. MIR. Manchester is the
attendant by night and Benjamin Jordan
by day
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

E0R SALE-Don't you want n nice. coy home
Il OF rooms and bath, AL TO yourself, where
you can 1--we and enjoy life. IN the western part
OF the city? Then there 10 stable on the lot
and you can keep your horse. $4,000 snap.
DRESSER. 50 Exchange street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18
A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds opals, Peal
kuoys add all other precious stones. Engage.
men' and Wedding Rings q speciality, Largest
stock In the city. dckENNEY, the Jewslel
Monument Square. marledtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

TO LET--On Congress street, front room IL
by "a with small side room. furnished with
parlor and chamber set. parlor COOK stove. VIII
let for lodging or light housekeeping. fortune
telling or dress making. Apply 39y1s Congress
street, at MRS. PALMER'S OFFICE. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

WANTED-we have situation for a boy.
w We want him 10 stay. small pay at first.
References and where has worked. Address n.
L. EMP, +. .. Box 1865. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

NOR SALE--Located on Carleton ST. chose to
Congress ST., n detached wooden house Of
10 rooms and bath. In the best Of re pair ar.
to purchase a nice home or further particulars
price and terms apply TO HENRY 5. TRICKEY,
12l Exchange St 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

DUPILS WANTED-A teacher of ten years
L experience In college preparatory work
wishes pupils. Younger children taught nde-
sired. References given. Address KATE Nj.
ESTEY. Woodfords. Me. lan7dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-18

nor oALE-In Deering. elegant, new, IL
room house on Glenwood Ave. $500 new
room house GIenwooi Ave-, $4,000; handsome
residence rooms, corner Of Deering Ave. and
William St. $500, room house stevens Plains
Ave, near spring St, $3.50; eozy room cot
houses are new, modern and have beat, electric
lights and bells. sewers. bathroom, etc they
are cheap at these prices; we Will make terms
10 suit you and will make 1t an object 10 buy
this month. DALTON s CO.. 50 Exchange St,
city. decl2-u
The Florence tribune., 1899-06-24
BEWARE OF FOOD SAMPLES.


 Quite recently in New York two deaths occurred from poisoning by the use of powders sent to the victims by mail. In Leavenworth, Kans., the other day nearly every doctor in town was called to attend the children who had gathered up, eaten, and been made i'll by samples of an article let at houses by canvassers for advertising purposes.
 Alum baking powders have always been favorite articles for this sampling business. Yet there is nothing more liable to lead to danger than the prac- tice of using the various samples of baking powder left at the door. They are presented by irresponsible parties, in appearance are in distinguishable from arsenic, and indeed, in Indiana some time since one package was found, after it had caused the death Of the housewife, to have been mixed with that poison.
 It is safer to refure all samples of food or medicine offered at the door. Pure cream of tartar baking powders sell upon their merits, and are never peddled or sampled.