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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MExico's ouEEREST CITY.


Caforce. So Named Because 1t Was
the Stronghold Of Robbers.
Eight miles due east over the noun
tains from Catorce station, on the Mexi-
can National railroad, is the city Of that
name, city along whose steep, winding
streets neither wagon nor cart, neither
stage nor bus, nor any other wheeled ve-
hicle was ever known to pass, although 1t
has often boosted Of q population Of 49,
600 souls.
The city takes its name from once being
the stronghold and the property Of a band
Of fourteen Of the most daring, desperate,
dangerous and successful robbers that
ever laid tribute on roads of Mexico
They discovered and for many years work.
ed the rich deposits Of silver that abound
In this entire section Of the country, depos-
its the value Of which, If current report
be true, for hundreds Of years outrivaled
the mythical riches related Of Ophir.
Strange to relate every piece Of machinery,
every pound Of freight and every passen-
ger to and from Catorce Ia transported to-
day, as for centuries past, either on the
backs Of men or mules.
Catorce is one of the most interesting
places in Mexico Here are found the Gus
toms Of Mexico in their purity, unaffected
by the influence of the stranger. Difficult
of access, the town can be reached only by
horseback or on foot. Catorce has seldom
been visited by any except those making
business trips. The ride up the mountains
into the town Il something, once accom-
plished, always to be remembered, partly
from its clement Of personal peril, but
more because of the beauty of the land
scape encountered 1t every turn. CHANGING
down as you near your journeys end, you
catch CLEAN Of the white walls Of Los
Catorce outlined against the green Of the
mountain side. Thousands Of feet below
simmer the waters Of a mountain stream
The shifting colorfng Of the mountains as
light and shade chase each other over their
rugged expanse, the browns and greens Of
the valley below and the hills in the hazy
distance are beautiful exceedingly"
The Real de Catorcc is built on the side
Of q ravinc near the top Of the range, and
has q varying population Of from {, 900 to
40, 0QQ as the mines are paying well or
pooseA Here are found all varieties Of
silver ore from carbonates to refractory
ore assaying $4,000 to the ton. Catorce
has a fine cathedral, richly decorated, and
q pretty plaza, the only level spot in the
place. To use railroad phrase, 1t Is a
combination of cut and I'LL, SO that to
tumble into 1t ON one side and out on the
other would be extremely disastrous The
streets are neatly paved and run up and
down hill, many OF them at an angle Of 40
degrees. Altogether this Is one of the
show places of Mexioo.-Modern Mexico
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

The mound fowls" of Australia and
New Guinea construct mounds Of decayed
leaves for their nests. In these the eggs
are laid and covered over with the same
material The warmth engendered by the
decomposition OF the leaves causes the eggs
to hatch, and the young in due time bur-
row their way out to life and the open air.
These birds are regarded as the LATEST of
all the feathery kingdom.
Next to them comes the common black
bird of America for laziness. These black
birds never build nests of their own, but
lay their eggs in the nests Of other birds
and leave them to be haeched by foster
mothers This 10 An unfortunate imposi-
ton on the smaller birds, as the black
bird IS young is so large when first Matched
that he soon crowds the smaller birds out
Of the nest and has 1t all to himself.
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WHY THEY DIDN'T GO.
A. Incident That Kept the Ncx.~
getts From . Reception.

a. Incident That Kept the Nex.s-
gets From . Rsceptton.
Women and fools invented these internal
receptions.
These words came from the lips of Mr..
Twitt McNaggett as he planted himself
Into pair Of dress trousers that had been
made for him seven years before.
His wife, in the adjoining apartment,
laid down her curling tongs nervously.
Whats the matter, Twitt DEAR" she
queried.
"Matterr'' gasped that gentleman ms he
clutchcd wildly ut his throat. EVERY.
thing's the matteri 1 wonder II the time
will ever come before twist my toes
among the roots Of the daisies when can
have clothes and collars and things the
same as other men who work hard 10
hours day and try to obey the laws Of
their countryr'
Mrs. McNaggett FASTENED into tho next
room, to find her life companion endeayor-
Ing with straining eyeballs and purpling
eountenance to button very high collar
lit seemed like lei outcast cuff-around
his ample neck.
Then he dragged coat from the closet
and with difficulty slid into it.
"why, Twitt, dear, you can t wear that"
"Why notf'
"why, that's your Tuxedo"
what d'you s'pose l thought 1t was-
my nightcapS"
but, dearie, this Is very swell recop-
ton. You can't wear q Tuxedo there"
II can II / want tor
Here the patient wife took on the char.
acter of the worm and did little turning.
"Of course you can II you want to-"
she rejoined spiritedly. "You can wear
your bathrobe and goatskin slippers or
your golf suit and q high hat, but we're
not engaged to give the entertainment,
you know"
With the "smothered curse Of the
melodrama Mr. McNaggett shed the Of
Tending garment and again fell into the
wardrobe, emerging after few frantic
moments in the regulation "claw ham
mer"
But, alas, he had outgrown It, and after
many futile efforts he threw the coat on
the floor and danced on It, tore the vest
from his manly bosom and kicked 1t to
the other END of the room, and with
mingled gurgle of rage and relief Ripe
the tight collar from his neck and rent
1t in twain
This is why you did not meet the Nc
Naggetts at Mrs. Blanks reception last
Thursday evening.-New York Herald.
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Reason For Everything.

In due time the pilgrim came to great
town where they were holding an interna-
tional exposition.
purpose of your expositionS"
"To celebrate" replied an inhabit-
ant, with courteous oondescension, "our
great industrial achievements -
And are you SO much better off by rca-
son Of these achievements" persisted the
pilgrim, with no notion of being imperti-
nent, however.
Certainly" replied the inhabitant
But for these achievements how could
we have an exposition9"
Whence the pilgrim perceived that there
is purpose in all things.-Detroit journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

How long do you expect to remain
here, CONDUCTOR asked the man in the
smoker as the express train began to slow
up.
81 don't expect to remain here at all, "
replied the ticket puncher as the trains
speed increased "This is Sing Sing. -
Yonkers Statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
o osA ceRTs.

FIRST and foremost in Use list
o. what's fsshioned 10 be kist
Comes . wee and winsome thing
Whom 'tis fated should sing.
Half Of sunbeam, half Of air,
Quaint and ssucy, free and fair,
Seen through mist Of golden hair.
With lip that nothing is
But an everlasting kiss:
bath q SCORE Of pretty wiles
And an armory Of smiles;
Eyes that shoot q thousand clsnces
Quicker than the sunlight dances;
Dewy eyes Of radiant mirth,
Eyes not wholly used to earth.
That espy with fond delight
Vision hid from duller sight
Ask her what that vision be;
She will laugh aloud for alec.
Loving is she spite herself,
Pretty, little, prenking elf
And she loves me; therefore
Sing her praise etcrnally.
From Poems" by Z. A. ColerfdRe
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"How do you account for this, ma 'amf"
And he held aloft lump Of coal which he
had Just dug out from the sirloin steak.
The landlady slightly flushed.
II suppose the poor COWS sometimes
stray along the railroad track" she said.
but you must admit the steak Is tender. :"
He thumped the coal with his kniiSA
Eyes" he said harshly; locomotive
tender
And the meal progressed in silence
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Il Puzzled Her,

Mistress-Mary, you left the furnace
door open and the fire has gone out.
Mary-It couldn't have gone out at the
door, mum; the cellars cold as 1t can be.
II it got out, 1t must have gone up the
shimney.-Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Bridget, what is that child crying so
wildly forf''
Sure, mum, he's just drinked all his
sooth;n strip and ate the cork, and don't
know now what ails him unless it's the
bottle he wants to swallow ''-Tit- Bits
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Re.ult Of Hard Practice.

"They say Paderewski practiced so hard
at tho piano during the last six months
that he paralyzed two of his fingers.
That's nothing. There's girl living
In the Fat below us who paralyzes every
body In the block when she practices -
Chicago News
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His ThraldOnl.

Bunker seems to be completely under
his wife's thumb"
"Yes; her father gives her the same per-
sonal allowance she had before she got
married. New York World.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Oh, So Untime1y!

"Why so pensive, dear'" he asked as
the wind howled and the snow beat furi-
ously against the window panes.
~ was thinking" she replied dream
lily, "where / shall spend my summer va
cation. "-Philadelphia North American.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Quite . Difference.

HE says one rule of his life has been to
keep his conscience clear"
"Oh, surely you misunderstood"
why, what do you think he saidY"
Probably that the one great rule of his
life was to keep clear of his conscience -
Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Rev Mr. Splicer-I made ten knots in
an hour yesterday.
Parishioner-Id did not know you were .
yachtsman.
Rev. Mr. Spliccr-Who said was'
These were matrimonial knots.-New
York journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Ringing the Changes

Ringing the Changes.
Your poetry reminds me Of kiplngs,
said the editor
"Ah, reallyS" cried the poet.
YES; -every line of 1t is white man I
burden. "-Philadelphia Moth American
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
The Trsin wn. Late, Though.

Mrs. Outskirts-I hear your husband
INDUCES in racing.
Mrs. Suburbs-Oh, yes!
"Did he ever win9'
81 believe he's caught the train once or
twice. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

II never saw such q man as Jayson is
% borrow trouble.
What's he doing in that line now?'
Worrying because his lawn move,
will have to be- siarpensd before 1T can be
ised again. "aaChicago News.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Financial Conditions.

81 feel like 80 cents"
"Thirty centsS You're rich. I feel like
; dime, and l don't know whether I've
got 1t OF not detroit Free Press
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

A physician calculates that 1t takes
eight times the strength to go up stairs
that is required for the same distance on
the level
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Down t. 1t.

"I would like to interest you in our
compressed air motor"
Compressed nOthing I wouldn I
touch 1t with ten foot pole Pm an ex-
pansionist. New York World.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
A s1i.Ieadinx brand.

"He said he would brand me as . ca
PRECIOUS coquette.
What did you sayp"
''I told him he talked as II l were can
of something to eat. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Smith-After trying for ten long years
have at last succeeded In convincing my
wife that am perfect
Brown-Are you sure Of itY
Smith-Of course / am. 1t was only
this morning that she said was perfect
idiot. journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Thrown From HI. Carriage.

"Fwat is tn matter with your face?"
"Oi wor thrown from me carriage. But
it tux tn condoochtor an motorman, the
both of thin, to do t."-Indianapolis
journal
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Mrs. Chugwater-Josiah, what do they
call the people Of Hondurasf
Mr.. Chugwater-Hondura be-
lieve Can't you see I'm busy reading9-
Chicago Tribune
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Tom Mentor-Muggins' new gag didn't
bring down the house, a. he expected.
Ham Fatter-No; the house didn't tum-
BILE to it.-Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

One question which a woman desiring
to become trained nurse must answer Is
"What are your physical disabilities
In reply to this a girl recently wrote,
81 have a cowlick and corn. New
York Sun
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Ethel-DosyOu mean TO say, that you
.hink man hAs perfect right to deceive
lis wife or sw eetheartY
Tom-Oartainly Ail,s fair in love ant
rar, you know New York Journal
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Wayworn Watson-Mister, / am slowly
starving.
Hargreaves-Of course No one would
expect you to do anything In a hurry
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Mistress-Bridget, what is the clock do
ing on the range?
Jane-Didn't you tell me ter boil the
eggs five minutes by the clockf-London
Fun
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Footelieht-DiA ysu notice that on tho
programmes nov;shapAme Of every person
who furnishes anything for use In the
thcater Is printeds
Sue Brctse-wsll, don't find the name
of the pcron who furnished those eggs
which were used In your sct.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

George, are you doing anything for thai
dreadful cough"
Yes
What are you doingS"
Coughing. Chicago Record.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
JEWElRY REPAIRING,

WE are familiar with all kinda Of Jewelry
w repairing and have made 10 speciality
for years. We are now ready to make 70 order
anything in rings or pins Of any special Design
you may wish at very short notice. MOkEN-
NEY, the Jewelsr. Monument Square, Portland.
tanlQdff
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Beauty may be only skin deep but it
invariably manages to get seat In q
crowded car-ExchangeL
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
WATCHES On INSIALLMsNIS.

waltham and Elgin Watches a large STOCK
OF new model Watches will be sold on easy pay
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jsweler, Monument
Square. sdiSu"
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Reversing Things.

Maxim-Only the good die young, yor
know.
Brattle-Oh, mol Only the young die
good. -Philadelphia North American.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
SPOT = a SH-OLD COLD.

We give you the highest price for Old Go,d as
We use II for making rings. MckENNEa me
Jeweler. Monument Square. octziuu
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
WIT AND WIS DOM.
A Way to Wealth.

Upon one occasion the late Earl Pou-
lett, who, by the way, was great spend
thrift, was paying his physician, and, ON
handing the medical gentleman 400 gum
cas- In gold, asked him II he knew how to
grow rich. The doctor replied in the neg
alive, and the earl advised him never to
pay an account by check, but always in
coin, "for, he added, 1.-The more you look
at your money the less inclined you will
be to part with it.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

Take the MAINE STATE PRESS for {
weekly paper.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

FOR SALE Bargains In our made strong
i trousers we sell for 500, SIPS, $3.50. $500
and $3.50 per pair, best value for the money
sold anywhere; II not satisfactory on examine
ton money will be refunded by returnint to US
before having been worn. HASKELL &
JONES, Lancaster Building, Monument Square
NARA
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

WANTED Suite OF two or three unfinished
w rooms within walking distance OF MoDu-
u ent Square. VIII not need them for week
or two. Address Box 49, Woodfords, or call
at Watson's ~ Monument So. 21
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Took Profits,

Took Profits.
"There goes man who made $2o0, 900
out of simple little invention"
What did he INVENT"
"Hs didn't invent anything. He was
the promoter Ohio State Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

FEMALE HELP WANTED.

INTELLIGENT, discreet lady can secure
Il handsome income quietly at home; no can
vassng; nothing to sell. Address LEONARD
MEDICINE Co, kansas CITY. ksns. 81
HOUSEKEEPER WANTED.-About the LIST
III of April AN experienced working, house
keeper for cottage on Cushing's Island. Al
dress, with references. X. Argus Office. Isl
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

WANTFD-The best Burnham's Beef. Wine
w and Iron, also clam Bouillion and Beef
Extract; for sale by druggists and general
stores; In stock at Couk, Everett g. Pennells.
John w. Perkins. Goold Co., and all wholesale
druggists. Try IL. ii
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NOR SALE-At Fessenden Park. on the new
L electric line. new house built by the day
with seveu rooms and bath very SNOWY house ;
price $500. small payment down. Another
new house of six rooms and bath. s25O0.
MARKS q EARLE CO., No. II Monument
So, city. gel
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MALE HELP WANTED.

WANrED-A bright young man. 10 or II
w wears old to learn to run washing ma
chine. Apply to foreman, GREELY'S LAUN-
DRY, corner Fore and Cross Sts al
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

EOR SALE-In Freeport a farm of about 100
l. acres of land; very pleasant place; two
story house and ell, barns; plenty Of good
ABOUT ? miles from r. H. station. For further
particulars address +. o. Box 534 Freeport.
Me 26-l
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WANTED-A first class Crayon Artist.
w steady employment for the right man ut
CALAIS ART STUDIO, Calais, Me-, Box 712
Write for particulars. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

nor SALE-At FesseEden Park. on the new
electric line fine sight house lots and TO
any person who viii buy and pay for one or
NOR OF these lots we will furn sh the money 10
uild. We do not care 10 build ourselves.
MARKS x EARLE co. No. II Monument
So civ "a
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He FOrKave Her.

Davis. Doffir-De Risky-When l frss
sang in public, the audience was spell
bound-,and then burst into tears.
The Lady (kindly)-Oh, but you should
forget all thatl You've improved since
then, you know Slc-cS.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
FOB SALE,

WELL. established Machine, Plumbing and
n Piping Business in profitable operation :
situated In brunswick Me, consisting OF SUIT
able buildings complete outfit OF iron WORKING
machinery and tools blacksmith snop anu
tools and well selected stock OF iron ana
Steel plumbing materials. pipe and nttng
power good aud cheap For full Information
apply to +. {. WHlTEHOUSE, Brunswick, Me-
mari VI"
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Forty words inserted under this head
one week for &c cents, cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Cleared.

"Now," said Bunker, II can once more
face the world an honest man. The last
of my debts is outlawed. "-Philadelphia
North American.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
w hat a deligl

What delightful preparation Is Pond
Extract Zip Salve, and how quickly 1t cure
roughness OF lips and face. rs cents jar.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
1899 Bicycles Down to $3.50.

Mems and womens new 1899 model bicycles
are DOW being offered at ss.25 to s23.75 and
sent to anyone anywhere for full examination
before payment Is made. For catalogue and full
particulars. cut this notice out and mail 10
SEARS. koEBUCK Co. Chicago. marfdsm
nor SALE-Farm of 30 acres miles from
Portland, excellent land. cuts 20 tons hay
ample pasture, good buildings In first class re-
pair, must be sold W. r. DRESSER, 30 Ex-
change ST.. Portland. Me. IL
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NOR SALE-fn western part, family house.
Il " rooms and bath. hot water heat through
on. hot and cold water; rne loca ion, close to
Vaughan street ears and one minute from
Congress street; first time Offered. W. IL.
MAIDKON & 60. $50 Middle 81. 25-l
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EOR SALE-One 10 horse power boiler. made
L by Quinn 4 Co. OF Portland. Me; all in
good order Address z. o. Box 534, freeport.
Ne a5-l
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WANTED am now ready 10 buy all kinds
w Of cast of ladies'. gents and children's
clothing. pay more tnan any purchaser In
the city. Send letters TO MIR. or MRS. DE
GhOOf, 76 Middle ST. Isl
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CASTOR RIA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLBrcHx1.
In use for more than thirty years, and
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EOR SALE-One OF the best farms in Cumber
l. land Co.. miles from Portland 30 acres.
cuts 20 tons hay. elegant house. good barn and
out buildings, excellent orchard good drainage
must be sold to close an estate. W. z. DRESS
Err. so Exchange ST.. Portland. Me. IL
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NOR SAIE-First-class stereOp icon; have
L also an elega lat dissolving stereopticon,
tilted with acetylene, which vii let at reason
lble terms W. Ii. SHINE, 10 Smith st.
21-l
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TOR SALE--small farm in Portland. q miles
from city ball, on street car line. modern
zLx story house, Is rooms. ample heat nne
staoie ana carriage house In prime condition,
fore April list. W. II. wALDRON & CO., iso
hiuulc 81.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

1CRINCERS of all kinds repaired ;and for
W sale at PORTLAND RUBBER 60; 269
Middle Sc. Rubber goods repaired. ieb17d4w
NOR sALE-Elegant Pianos, Viollns, Mando-
Iins. Guitars. Ban1os, Music Boxes.
Reci,,as harmonicas, Superior Violin and
Rail, strings popular sheet music, instruction
books ami everything IN the music line. come TO
the store where prices are low. HALVES, Ala
Congress street. 1anSl4
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YARNS FOR SALE OF every description,
varying In price from $500 to $4,000 dollars
small farms near the city. hay and stock farms,
poultry farms, sea shore farms farms that
must 5s sold tn close estates. farms in nearly
every town in YORK and Cumberland counties.
Me. ii
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NOR SALE-i12 acres OF land with good IN
l. story house 10 rooms and small stable, 3
miles from Portland, excellent orchard, well
located near electrics and a good trade; price
$1,000. W. Il. DRESSER, 50 Exchange ST., Port
land. Me. III
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NOR SALE-l so yards best quality Brussels
carpet. hule used; | trIplcate mirror.
large size; ~ dozen ladies' dress forms; y
dc zen chldrens clothing forms. HASKELL
s. JONES. Lancaster building, Monument
3QuarN - u
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WANTED-To lease a good farm within ten
w miles OF good market. Address p. o.
Box IL. steep Fails. Me. 27-2
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NOR SALE-Modern out-oi-tOWn residence.
+ situated nine miles from Portland. beauil-
fully located sloping to the south, in the pretty
main norse finished in cypress. h t water
heal, two large fireplaces; large, attractive
veranda, with magnificent lawns large, spac-
honsa ~ seven rooms for gar dener; elegant
we'll with VI e. :. windmill; can be lighted by
electrlcly forty acres Of fertile land In good good
stat. OF cultivation. neatly surrounded oy wire
modernly equipped and arranged and can only
be appreciated by seeing II IN person tne new
electric railroad IRON NestorOok 10 naIl,son
For further particulars apply to GE0RGE.C
CANNEiI. First National Bank Building,
Portland Me. zFS
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NOR SALE-4 nice single road sleighs. cloth
L trimmings best workmanship. black or red
running gear. Can be seen at 301 Commercial
ST. MI LLlKEN-TOMLINsON co. 1ani2du
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EOR SALE-An established business. with
Il increasing cash trade; will be sold with or
without the stock or fixtures. Also q store to
let on one OF the best corners for business In
Portland Apply to J. c. PRESTON, A. Free
ST., from to z. M IL
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

EoR SALE OR TO LET-House, stable and
l. store at West G0rham; two tenement
house-store Is a good stand for ke-piug
groceries, &c. Chance for clothing manufac-
tory on second floor. win exchange for city
property If desired. Apply TO JOHN V. PROC
TOR. 90 Exchange Street, or to EDWARD
HASTY. IL Green street. Portland. naritf
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

t'oh SALE l.2 story house containing Is
rooms. divided Into two rents. with All
modern improvements situated corner of
Forest Avenue and Fessenden St.. Oakdale.
Inquire of A. &. LIBBY g. co, ~ I-2 Exchange
ST. %
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ing lot s5xioo best trade IN Portland, FIRST
time offered. W. n. wALDRON & CO., $50
Mtddie 81 81
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WANTED-A good second hand typewriter;
w must be IN good CO d,tion Address, Civ
Ing factory number, length of time In use, etc,
L. C. W. No II Monument So, city. 27-1