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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
NUMEROUS DEATHS.
The Grim Reaper no Respecter
of Persons.
Old and Young Alike Succumb to
Disease-Pioneer Citizen
Gone.

Frank Leslie Waller, Jr., second
son OF Mr.. +. l.. Waller, died
Wednesday afternoon after an ILL
ness of three weeks, of typhoid fe-
yer. His condition had been criti-
cal for several days, but his friends
continued to hope until Wednesday
morning when a turn for the worse
brought his sufferings to an end.
Mr.. Waller was born in this city
in 1878 and was not quite 81 years
of age.
He was handsome, manly young
fellow, popular with a large circle
of acquaintance and related to
many of the best families of the city.
The funeral services were held at
the Baptist church at o'clock yes
.terday afternoon and the interment
took place in Hopewell Cemetery.
A large concourse of friends fol-
lowed the body of the young man
to the grave.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
AGED CITIZEN.
SuCcumbs. to an Attack of Liver
and Kidney Trouble.

Mr.. John ]. Davenport, a well
known farmer and highly respected
citizen, died at his home near Sink
ing Fork Wednesday evening, after
an illness of about two weeks, of
liver and kidney trouble.
He was 70 years old and leaves a
large family. He was the father
of Mrs. w. c. West, of this city.
Deceased had been a member
of the Methodist church for many
years and was also a member of
the Masonic order.
The funeral was held at his late
residence at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and the interment took
place in the family burying ground.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
DR.. MEDLEY DEAD.
The Well Known Universalist
Minister Passes Away.

A telegram was received here
yesterday morning announcing the
death of Rev. Reuben Medley, the
well-known Universalist Minister,
which occurred at Sacramento, Ky.
For 40 years DR.. Medley had been
engaged in ministerial work and
had charge of the Universalist
churches of Christian for about five
years. He was about rs years ole
and had been sick only about six
weeks. He leaves family.
Rev. Arthur Roberts, of this city,
went over to Sacramento yesterday
and preached the funeral at four
o'clock in the afternoon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
GOT SIX MONTHS.
Colored Boy Will Break Rock 1855
Days.

A few days ago Mr.. N. Wade, of
Fairview, bought suit of clothes
from J. HI. Anderson 81 Co., and put
them in his buggy. When he start
ed home the package was missing,
and the police were notified of the
theft. The suit of clothes was found
here Wednesday, and. as suspicion
rested on Ed Pendleton, COL, he
was arrested. He was tried be-
fore Judge Cansler yesterday and
given six months in the rkhouse
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
THE LOCALS LOST.
Some Excellent Ball Playing by
Both Teams.

In the game of ball here Tuesday
between the local club and the
Allensville nine the latter team
won by score of 6 to 3. Up to the
eighth inning the score stood 3 to 8,
but the locals then made several
errors, letting in three scores to the
visitors. The game was witnessed
by several hundred people and was
holly contested from start to finish.
Another game will likely be arrang-
ed between the clubs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
TWO BABIES
Reported From Lafayette This
Week-Broken Leg.

Lafayette, KY, July 6.-Born tc
the wife of Mr.. E. T. Stamper, on
the Doth ult, II pound boy.
Mrs. Nee (Hester) Mobley cele-
brated the 4th by presenting her
husband, Mr.. Blanton Mobley, with
seven pound girl.
Jasper Fuqua, who got his leg
broken a short time ago, we are
glad to say is improving rapidly
and will soon be out again and able
to go to Roaring Springs. {.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
DEATH OF RUFUS BOYD.
Pioneer Citizen Succumbs tc
Bright's Disease After Long
Illness.

Mr.. Rufus X. Boyd, a we'll known
bachelor, and uncle of Mr.. S. Rufus
Boyd, died at his home four miles
west of this city Wednesday even
ing, after an illness of nearly a
year, Of Bright's disease. He was
so years old and had made his home
in Christian county since boyhood.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Brick Church graveyard yester-
day afternoon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
Physicians Neck Broken.

Paducah KY, July 5.--Dr. A. S.
H. Boyd, of Tolu, Crittenden county,
met with fatal accident. He was
out riding to see patient. His
horse became unruly and he was
thrown off and his neck broken.
His remains were taken to Cars
vile yesterday and inferred in the
cemetery there. He is well known
in livingston county, where he has
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07

Mrs. Thomas koon, Of Longview,
is dangerously i'll and it is feared
her death is only matter Of a very
few DAYS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
LAFAYETTE'S MILL.
viii Be in Operation Nov. T.
Wheat Yield Per Acre. "

Lafayette, Ky, July 3,-We
closed contract to-day with ]. S.
Lycan & Sons, of Tennessee, to
erect and operate flour mill here.
Capacity 40 barrels per day.
Strictly first class and up-to-date in
every respect. To be in operation
by Nov, l.
Wheat threshing is progressing
nicely. Grain good and in excel
lent condition. Yield about ten.
bushels to the acre.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
Crushed The Steps.

While the l.. & n accommodation
was being switched in the yards
here Wednesday night the baggage
car came in contact with a freight
and the steps of the coach were
crushed. TIL damage amounted to
but little.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07

many relatives and friends. When
picked up he was dead and had evil
IDENTITY been lying in the road for
some time.
The deceased leaves aefamily and
a brother at Carrsville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-07
NEW POSTMASTER.
Mrs. Gaines Succeeds Her Hus-
band at Montgomery.

Among the new postmasters APP
pointed Monday appears the name
Of Mrs. Matte a. Gaines, appointed
to fill the vacancy at Montgomery,
KY. caused BY the death Of her
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
DEWEY AND FARRAGUT.
Resemblance of the Two Great Naval
Heroes.
(From Golfers weekly.)

Dcwoy's school Is the school OF Farra-
gut. BarraRut's lieutenant still serves tin-
der his old master. s'I remember him
saying once" the admiral relates, "that.
however anxious you might. be yourself,
IL was likely that the enemyawas equally,
IL not more anxious. strike him first
put him on the defensive, and you have
the advantage,
Except that Farraaut's theory has been
roved right In all great naval campaigns
iere IL 10 rsason VIII, all our naval COM
nanders should coms from the same
mold; least Of al that they should look
alike But those who know the admiral,
and have paused In passing TO 7, st their
eyes for a momens on St Gauden's statue
Of FarraRut in Madison square, must
have been struck by the facial ressm blance
Of the two greatest heroes OF our navy.
We have be,om so familiar with the
stereotyred photograph of the admiral,
published on all hands immsiiateIv after
his victory, that fear the irtt Impress
ion has left no 3om in our minds for the
finer aud stronger looking admiral OF
reality. This photograph was taken In
Washington, when he was poorer In
health ann much poorer In flesh than be
Is now. Doubtless the Intentions OF tae
man Who made IL were entirely honora-
bic. He might have done worss He
might have posed the admiral looking
directly into the lens. In the manner OF =
doll-fac ed actress. Then We should not
have had even a suggestion OF the ad.
miral's fine nose, to say nothing of the
wrinkles around the admiral's eyes, which
In this instance, have been so carefully
erassd To the civilian these wrinkles
mark his various promotions Just as
surely as the naval register marks them
fer the naval officer. II the sculptor who
gave us true tarragut will give Us
true Dewey. that Dewey will have this
same eyes as Farragut Eyss ccus.omed
to looking whera the horizon meets the
sea hyts having that peculiar expression
OF keenness and good humor which 10 sal
dom ssen except In tho eyes OF a sailor
hyes which saw the white flag over
Manila before any other ofiicsr. IL has
sesmed to ms, tndeed that the eyes Of
the admiral represented bis care for the
Happiness and comfort OF his men, while
his strong nose and chin stood watch lest
they be too lenient. They twlnkled when
he told his officers 70 bring their wives to
Manila II they wished. but not to count
on shore leave.
officers, 1.-THE admiral has the manner of
homepathist, but his doses are often
allopathio."
Sometimes martinez on principle. he
never is at heart. Tho faith Of the jRckiss
in him is the same as that OF tbs officer 8.
IL Is absolute. They still call him the
old man among themselves Before
strangers thsy call him the admiral, for
they are proud beings who have finally
condesoended to forgive the government
for waiting so long before putting four
stars on the Olympia's pennant. In re-
turn for their love of him. they know
that he considers them the finest body of
men In the world. and they try little
harder than the run of jackies to live up
to his ideal
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
BIG PRICES TO SEE PARADE.

For the persons seeking place from
which to see the Dewey parads wide
choice is offered. He may have Fifth
avenue store front for $500 and upward, a
single small window from $40 to $500 or
ranging from $50 down There is an
enormous derand for desirable seats, and
sspecuiators are preparing to reap rich
harvest.
Inquiry was made Tuesday along the
route OF the parade to learn just what is
heing offered and paid by persons who
want to see the parade.
By half dozen persons who are lettiu o q
windows and vacant store fronts in their
buildings In Fifth avenue, IL was said
that from $500 to $500, and even more Is
being paid for good windows and vacant
oided t1 clear their windows and rent
them for the day.
A small store window north of Forty
second street was held for an offer of $3.50
In many Of the buildings where windows
are to let during the parade, the owners
have arranged for the ssrving of light
refreshments.
Delmonioo's old building at Twenty
sixth street and Fifth avenue, and the
building at Thirty-seyenth street and
Fifth avenue, recently vacated by Sherry,
are to be opened as club houses that day,
All the comforts OF q club" Is the In
ducement held out to parsons who have
rented windows in them. This plan
Will be carried out on a smaller so'le in
buildings In front Of which the owners
will erectsgrand stands Thess will he
connected with the buildings, AMI a
psrson may step from his seat into the
binlding for sandwich, q cup of coffee
or more eiahorats Luncheon If he de-
sirfs. III the enid. fra at which
Oneu mar e of a,uv t,a,..olx.-a
will be availabls in the buildings.
There Is to be grand stand erectsd In
Fifth avenue mouth of Thirty-fourth street
20 accommodate about s59 persona Seats
thereon are already selling for $50 each
A man who intends erecting stand ut
Twenty y-sixth street and Fifth avenue,
which, 1t is thought, will be nearly op-
posite the official stand, Was offerod $50
yesterday for the choics OF single seat
The small win1ows on the third floor of
a building moth OF Forty-third street in
Fifth avenue are for rent for 5000.
Speculstors have In more cases obtained
the right to build small stands in front
of stores and cftice buildings.
lt Is believed however, that there will
be many stands on which seats will be
for sale at much lower prices than those
mentioned. The Park department has
Riven NO permits for the erection OF
stands Only and under It's control, but the
commissioners have been flooded with ap-
plications for space.
Willis Jolly, secretary Of the Park
hoard. d that the board would first
have to hear what sites the committee
wants for official stands before space for
any others icould bs allotted. The oom-
inittse has announced that 1t will want
stands near the aroh, In Fifty.niuth
street and on Riverside Drive. Mr.. Clau-
sen, president Of the park board, has is
sued Instructions that charitable societies,
institutions and schools be given the
preference in Allotting spaos for the srse-
tion Of stands.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
FUTURE EVENTS.

Bepf. "a, 15-Annual Convention OF The Maine
Nonirn Suffrage Association at Watervilie.
sept fe-2O-fair at last SebaHo.
Sep. ia2i--tlxlord County Far at South Paris.
Sept. 2o-Siae Board OF Traie meets at Ban
gor.
Sept 20 27-Falr II West Cumberland.
Sept, 26-2i, rs Annual Convention OF Maine
0nar's Christian Temperance Union at
Portland.
Sept. 9s-Iepublican District Convention IN
Purtsud
Sept 2s-Democrauc District convention IN
Portland.
Oct s7-Maine Musical Festival in Bangor and
Portland.
Oct s-5--Lincoln County Fair at Damariscotta
Oct J7-Grange Fair. Food and II AIDES Exhl.
Bit at Bath
Oct, 10 1i-Ualform Rank. X. OF r. field day
ht AT Hari or
Oct 10 p Torsnam Fair at Topsham.
Oct. l1.f2-S emtannuai sessisn OF Grand
Lou e uf Good Tenn lars at Pistsfell.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

IRARp chance for men and women in Port
~ ind and yicihity to earn good wages with
Automatic shoe Button, entirely new, The seller
" sellers. Write without DELAY to Mrs, A. L.
CdAMBERLAIN. Portland. Me. aI
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I oST-Gray and white coon kitten, di an
- peafed Sunday morning. Sept. 10Th. viii
Under please return to or notify G. s. COOK, 62
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

FOR RENT-House No. 63 G. ay street. Nine
rooms beside halls. bath and store rooms;
hot and told water. set tubs. furnace heat;
wi h good yard Dom. All in first class order
Enqulre al "A DEfRING ST.. morning, noon or
night sep5-tf
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NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two 20 cent bot
ties or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake Bit
ters, if 1t fails to cure constipation. bill
iousness, sick headache, jaundice, loss of
appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver
complaint. or any of the diseases for
which il is recommended. It is highly
recommended as tonic and blood pnri-
fer. Sold liquid in bottles, and tablets
in boxes. Price 25 cents for either One
package of either guaranteed to give sat
isfaction or money refunded.
G. II. GUPPY & CO.,
Monument So, Portland, Me.
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Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 10 cents, cash in advance.
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WIT AND WISDOM.
Another Time Honorea Lie Nai,ea.

Another Time Honored Lie Nailed.
Children said the mother mouse,
hurry mp with those scraps of meat. Get
that morsel of cheese to the nest as quick
as you can and come back for more. Be
lively now. This is no time for play. The
cats away, and we must workp-Chica-
go Tribune.
The best is Ponds Extract, because it is
the strongest, purest and most uniform article
made. Note bottles with bur Wrappers.
Fixed II with the Business Manager.
John has wrote a sketch" said the
old man, ''an he's had it printed in the
papers,"
Going to be literary man, is hep"
"Yes. but l reckon he's one already,
fer he's jest drawed on me fer $50."--
Atlanta Constitution.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

w L have made specially OF clock repairing
~ for years and are perfectly familiar with
II In al OF Its branches. Our prices are reason
able. Drop US postal and we will eail for your
clock aud return 4 when done without extra
charge. MCKINNEY. the JeweleF. Monument
Square. Portland janl2dtF
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
s9.99 WATCH.
SPOT CASH--.OLD GOLD.

We give you the highest price for Old Gold As
We use it for making rings. MCKINNEY the
jeweler. Aeaumenf Square. oct27du
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

RUSlNESS--A gentleman with business ex.
~ perience ana large local acquain tAnce W ho
can command some capital, would like 10 buy
tablshing mercantile or manufacturing busi.
ness. Address BUSINESS" Box 1885. Port
land. Me, i2-1
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JEWELRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds OF Jewelr
" repairing and have made 1t 3 specially
Tor years. We are now ready to make TO order
anything in rings or pins OF any special design
you may wish at very short notice. MokEN-
NEX, the Jcwelsr. Monument Square, Portland.
isnl2df
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
A THOUSAND RINGS.

To select from Diamonds, Opals Peal
kubys aud al other precious stones. Engage
steni and Wedding Rings a speciality LaFgest
mock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square marchia.itf
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
Fixed II win the Ba.ipe,. M.n,~.-
cAsroRIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLErcHRR.
In use for more than thirty years, and
zzs Kind yoa Havs .dEieays Bo,gAa
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
S t A M M { R { R S

HOUSEKEEPEkS to drop us a postal and
"A We will call after ;heir old rags, bottles.
bones, brass, copper. lead ziuc and pewier
We ray highest spot cash prices. JAMES
WHITE CO.. Portland Pier. Is our address.
12I
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wANTED-AGENT4

w WANfED-General agent for New England,
w for new patented article Tor which there
thing. A rare opportunity. Address 2i3 Sni,ze9
Building. Toledo. OHIO. III
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

FOR SALE-Jersey COW aud daughter; two
good cows. ages o aud A. giving from 20 to
~ quarts Of rich milk per day. All Right in
every way. Enquire Of a. E. BOWERS. West
Baldwin. Me. I2i
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
wANTED-MALE nELr.

WANTED-Englneer for steam yacht. Ad.
w dress Box 79s. Portland, Me. i4-i
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that ths
have been duly appointed Executors OF the:lasi
VIII and Testament of
SARAH 9. GoRHAM. late of Norwalk,
Connecticut deceased, leaving estate to be ad.
and given bonds as the law dt
rects, and we Lave appointed Harry NJ
yerrili, Portland, Me-, Agt. or Atty. with
mands against the estate OF said de.
ceased are desired to present the same for
settlement and all indebted thereto are re.
quested to make payment imme diately,
SUSAN NJ. GORHAM, Norwalk Conn
IUELI-A X. BEECHER, Newark N. j.,
WILLIAM II. G0RHAM, New York or to
HARRY NJ. YERRILL. Portland. Me-.
Agt. or Atty.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

kOR SALE-Guns and porting good, of all
kinds new repeating air rifle for shot and
darts; punching bags. hunting coats cunning
g,oves, new patent bachelor buttons put on
without needle; new cigar light, best thing out
g. l.. BAILEY, 36a MiddleiSt of :
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WAkTED-A young man 10 learn the fetsil
drug business In first class prescription
STORE. Only those having the best OF references
need apply. EDW. L, FUSS, Apothecary. t;53
Congress st. IL
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

A full tine of ruiks and bags eau always he
a found at K. ID. REYN0l DS, trunk AMI bag
manufacturer, b93 Congress street. Congress
square. Ladies and gents dress SUIT cases al
al prices. old trunks taken In exchange Open
evenings. Telephone connection. Trunks re-
paired. ut;
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

w fixtures of any description, or viii re-
ceive the same At our auction rooms for
sale on commission 6OSS & WILSON,
Auctioneers, l54 Middle street. corner silver
street. tebs-tf
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

&TOkAGE for furniture. clean, dry, 1uIiable
- for household goods, pianos, etc. Spaces
10 II. So. l.25 per month: u fl. So. $3.50 per
moath. - H. So. s2.75 per month; oiher sizes
N proportion Apply al OREN HODPER'S
SUNS. ga
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

4 T.AUNDRY-s2 500 viii buy fiis
~ small town; good business; enc
ior particulars. Address, LAUls
1857.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WANTED-A young man 10 learn the drug
W business. Large store 10 the cou, try:
hrst-class place for the right fellow. Address
B. BOX 1867. If.2
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

TRAVELLING man; position permanent; $50
per month and expenses. References ro-
CURED. CLARK CO.. 2S4 5. ath, St.. fhila,
Pa. Sept e-tf
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n ANTED-I am now ready 70 buy all Kinds
o. cast on ladies', GEMS and children's
cloihing pay more tnan any purchaser I'm
TN cly. Send letters TO MR. or n :. DE-
GkOOT, ~ Middle 81. aug23d2w.n
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

Forty words inserted under this head
enc week for 20 cents, cash I'm advance.
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Nj 0NEY TO LoAN-0n first and second
AVA mortgages on Rea, Estate at as low rate Of
interest as CaD be obtained in Portland; also
loans made on stocks, bonds, personal property
Or any good security. Apply To A. &. L. BBY &
CO. AZ la Exchange street. auel 81 fmo
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
MAIASpRIAdS, 7s.

The best American MaInsprIngs, made by the
Elgfn and Waltham companies. Warranted
for one year. MCKINNEY. the Jewelsr
Monument Square nariOdtf
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

FOR SALE OR TO LET-At West
IL II. statior, six acres Of good Ii
and half house, ell, and stable In IL
ditlon. running spring water, seve aEff
and fine rock maple grove. ALFREg
MAN, 10 DeeriEg street. Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WANTED-A pressman at once. w. L.
~ CARD, 46 Free street. Ill
WANTED-Youngm man for Office work. Ad-
W dress, stating aye. ID. Il. W.. Box s3l.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WANTED by pahie woman to cook.
w Apply 40 Cumberland St., upper bell
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WANTED--Des ssert-H Hurnham'sJ' llicou. sold
w BY gfocers. In stock ~ Cha. Mclaughlin
Co., II. ). Meeher Co.. ~. h. Neverus Co.. Co.
nani Patrick & Co. Also BurnhaIn's celebrat-
ed beef wine, iron, ana iierig's process beef
extract. Burnaafn's brand. 12-I
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
W. H. FAIRBANKS, D. v, S.,
77S Congress ST.,

AL orders left with +. w. HUNTINGTON. AZ
Union ST., Tel 5543 OF at HASTY,S Stable
Green ST.. Tel. 626-2 will be promptly aitended
10. jly26ltf
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Fcrty words inserted under this head
one week for e5 cents, cash in advance.

w for six months. Good opportunity 10
make $1,000 or more profit Chance of llfe-
inle 7 small inves crs. Address G. +. AL
.NANDEk 4 Co. % Exchange ST.. Portland.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-A girl for general homework.
w Must be a good plain cook. Good wages,
Apply at +. T. WOoDRUFF'S, 262 Main st.,
Brunswick, Me. AL
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15

WANTED-Bya young man; a position as
W book-keeper or stenographer, references
given. Address I. IL. r., box 10. South Port
land. 13-l