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The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
EARTH is GROWING.
Gains Weight at Rate of Five Hundred
Tons q Year.

Gains Weight at Rntc of Five Hundred
Tons Year.
The earth is growing heavier at the
average rate of 500 tons year. The
meteors or shooting or falling stars
(of which now and again such brilliant
displays rejoice the careful watchers)
in passing through the earth's atmos-
phere are burnt up and fall on to the
earth's surface, occasionally in heavy
mass, but most usually in small me-
teoric dust. Prof. Nordenskjold, from
his great experience. estimated that,
from the cause named, 500 tons fali
uniformly and steadily over the whole
globe in each year, and the observa-
tions of Russian scientists yield sim
ilar result. These meteor streams,
says another astronomer, are really
small planetary bodies, revolving
around the sun in fixed orbits by the
force of gravity. The earth revolves
on Its axis at the rate OF 1000 miles an
hour. and speeds through space in Its
orbit around the sun at the rate OF
1000 miles every minute. and In Au-
gust and November plunges into the
yery midst of the meteoric stream go
ing in the opposite direction. The
rapidity with which they enter our at
mosphere, and the friction thus gem
Grated, are so enormous that they are
set fire to, the smaller ones being con-
sumed and falling In dust, while the
larger ones occasionally reach the
earth in the shape Of meteoric stone
or iron.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
The Rock of GIbraIter.

England's famous natural fortitlca-
tion is situated at the southern ex-
tremity of Spain in Andalusia. At
Various times great sums OF money
have been expended to add to Its i'm
pregnability, until now it is regarded
as an almost indestructible stronghold
The chief points of defense are on Its
western side. Several miles OF cav
erns and galleries penetrate the rock.
which presents a solid and formidable
front on the land side; on the other
great cannon frown upon the Bay OF
Gibraltar. The fortress is fairly hon
eycombed with bombshells and can
non balls. 1t was taken from the
original owners over $50 years ago.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Flower. for Railroad Passengers.

A pretty custom of the Michigan
Central railroad is the distribution of
bouquets to women passengers on the
trains at the station at Niles. A man
in the employ of the railroad company
cultivates the flowers near the rail-
road station, on which there are three
large hothouses, where several men are
kept at work The distribution to the
passengers is made every day, winter
and summer. one train each way, and
sometimes more, being served.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Tbo Oo,opu. Denned.

Octopus, or Octo-pussy? Teacher
Ito class)-What is an octopus?
Small Boy (who has just commenced
Latin, eagerly)-Please, sir, / know,
sir; it's an eight-sided cat!
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Mems BRubels.

Among the vagaries OF fashion may
be cited the habit which men have
formed OF wearing bracelets. This
fashion comes from Italy and Austria,
where 1t is very prevalent. The prince
of Wales wore on his left arm for
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13
Economical.

Mr. sweet-"Do you find it econom-
ical to do your own cooking?" Mrs.
Burnem-"Oh, yes: my husband does
MT eat half as much as he did when
we had a cook,"-Tid-Bits
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

What a man denominates obstinacy
in his wife he designates firmness In
himself.
With the average boy the world
vacillates between straps and scraps.
The Springfield herald., 1900-04-13

sold for $4,000 at any time. Halsey is
now back in San Francisco on trip
He is dressed in the height Of fashion,
sports diamonds of immense size and
puts up at the swellest hotels.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
T III E = . sT1
WOMAN / H
w HO . . j
WORRIES

Gets little sympathy. because her worries
seem unfounded to people who are in
perfect health. A Really Sound
Woman never worries without good
cause. Women who have female trouble
are invariably victims of fretting and
worrying, and live in constant dread Of
some serious trouble, which they are
unable to define.
Tangin will cure you and stop
the worrying y q = Try Ii
GARDINER, Me-, July ~. 1900.
GENTLEMEN have suffered for years with
chronic mispiacement, and want to tell you
what Tansin has done for me. have just
finished my second bottle, and II has benefited
me wonderfully. I think 1t such an extra
good medicine everyone should know about
Il. gave Tangin to a friend who was
sadly In need Of something, and just two
doses gave her relief, and now she Is taking
the medicine. / am improving every day, and
tell everybody of the worth of Tansin, and
also of its goodness.
Yours truly, Mrs. A. r. KENNEY
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.

Washington, December 19.--The river
and harbor committee Of the House has
practically decided not to give out the
bill until aftsr the holidays The MEM
bers fear that the publication OF the
items would give the friends of projects
unfavorably acted upon an opportunity
TO organize combinations against the
bill. The bill has reached almost sS0. 000,-
00) under the provisional allotments and
some vigorous pruning ::wiil be necessary
to reduce 1t to the s6o OOO, COO or So, ,O01, 900
to which the COMMITTEES desire to hold 1t
down. The direct appropriations prob
ably will not much exceed so, ,00O,0
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CROSS FOR LIEUT.. SIMS.

Paris, December l9.-The French gov
ernment has given the most emphatic de-
nial to thoss French papers which tried
to involve the American mbassy IN the
Paris disclosures In connection with the
United States war departments knowl-
edge of French gun secrets, by offering
the cross of the legion of honor to Lieut.
W. S Sims, the former Unitsd Stases
naval attaohe at Paris, whom La Presse
described as the parson gnilty of diselos-
ing the gun secrets, Lieut.. Sims is now
OIL beard the bateleship Kentucky. AS q
government official he will be unahls to
accept the honor without consent OF Con-
Qress.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
MAINE TOWNS.
items of Interest Gathered by Oar Lo-
cal Correspondents.
CORNISH.

Cornish, December 17.--AIoses b. Green
halah, dealer in grain, groceries and
provisions, corner Of Main and Elm
streets, has sold his business to Guy LIB
by OF Charlestown, Mass.
Waiter Fogg, who has been attending
dental college In Massachusetts,, viii In
the near future open an Office on Main
street to engage in dentistry.
Cornish is favored with another enter
prising physician, DIR. Sawyer, who has
rooms at the Boynton House.
Rev. T. NJ. Davies, Of Portland, held
services at ths Congregational church,
Sunday, December 10th.
There Is to be New Years ball at
Union hall. Monday evening, December
Slst, t,givsn under ths auspices OF the senior
class, U. II. 5. The following will have
charge, Floor manager. Leon NJ. Aver,
'0l; aids, 4. Q. Files '0l, Chas. III Fogg
'O3. Music by Woodbury. Bros. orohes-
ira. GRAND march at sharp. Oyster
supper at intermission.
CUMBERLAND.
Cumberland Centre, December 1e.-The
fouhuny rbOnoOA will .uoNo u OhAAoehno
tres at Union nall on Monday evening
next.
There will s.be Q social dance in the
Town hall on Monday evening next.
The next lecture In the Cumberland
lecture course win be given ON Tuesday
evening, evening ysnuarv ist, 1901, BY Si,.v, "; w.
"Some Great Men Have Known"
MIR. Fred Barron and Miss Miss Barron
Of Topaham have been visiting relatives
ab this place.
Miss Katherine q. Merrill is at home
from Pittsfield, Mass, for the holiday
vacation.
GRAY.
West Gray, December l9.--The weather
still holds very cold.
Several farmers Of this place have be-
gun to cut ice.
Mrs, II. w. Bailey and son Kenneth,
of Lancaster, N. H., are visiting at her
sister g Mrs. Jennie Aliens.
MIR. w. A, Cobb is spending short
vacation with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. A. Allen.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
A woman's Awful Peril.

'6There is only one chance to save your
life aud that is through an operation, -
were the startling words heard by Mrs. l..
b. Hunt OF Lime Ridge, Wis, from her
doctor after he had valnly tried TO cure
her OF n fIightful case OF stomach trouble
and yellow jaundlce, Gall stones had
which wholly cured her. It's wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy
Cures Dyspepsia, Loss OF Appetite. Try
IL Only so cts Guaranteed. For sale
By IL. p. 5. 6ooIds OH Congress ST.
druggist.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

sical organism, and that weak spot is the
invariable attacking point of disease.
No man is stronger than that weakest
spot in him. We see great robust look
ing men 90 down like ninepins, at a
touch of disease, and wonder at it. 1t
is simply the wound in the weak spot,
the vulnerable heel of Achilles.
II is the office of DIR. Pieree's Golden
Medical Discovery to build up the weak
places, to strengthen the weak organs of
the body. 1t does this on Natures own
plan of nourishment. Proper food prop
erly assimilated makes a weak man
strong. But the man is only an aggre-
cation of parts, so that the strong man
means strength of all parts, heart, lungs,
liver, nerves, etc. "Golden Medical
Discovery" puts into Natures hands the
material by which the stomach is
strengthened, the blood purified, the
nerves nourished, the lungs vitalized. 1t
makes the weak strong and the sick we'll.
1t contains no alcohol or other intoxicant.
Mr. r. ]. Mcknight, of cades, Williamsburg
Co. S. C. writes a. / had been troubled with
rheumatism for twelve years, so bad at times
could not leave my bed. l was badly crippled.
Tried many doctors and two of them gave me
up to die. None of them did me much good.
The pains in my back hips and legs land at
times In my head, would nearly kill me. My
appetite was very bad. took FIVE bottles OF the
Golden Medical Discovery and four walls OF
Pellets and to-day my health is good"
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
BADLY USED Up.

Carmel, December 19.-Bernard Austin
a resident OF this town met with q serious
accident at Moll niountain, on Dead
river. Monday afternoon by being thrown
down a high landing of logs. The collar
bone, three ribs end the large bone of the
right arm were fractured. There are also
bad scalp wounds The injured man was
brought to his home this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
:. R.CHARLAND's ANNIVERSARY,

waterville, December l9.-rhe second
day of the celebration of the 25th ami
versary of the ordination of Rev. Father
N. Charland of this city. was devoted to
the reception of priests from abroad.
about dozen OF whom are here. Tomor-
row will see half hundred priests in the
city, who will attend the religious SER
vices and banquet at high noon. Vicar
General O'Brien of Bangor will preside
at the feast.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

To accom- m odate those who are partial to
the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the
nasal passages for catarrhal troubles. the pro-
prietors prepare Elys Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is 10 cents.
Druggists or by mail The liquid embodies the
medicinal properties of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem
brane and does not dry up t'fe seeretions but
changes them TO a natural and healthy charac-
ter. Ely Brothers, Sc WarrSn ST., Y.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
PROBABLY A UANARD.

Waterville, Decemher ia report was
circulated In this city this evening pnr.
Of Moose river to the effect that Francis
Levoie of this city had bean killed by a
falling tree, No one here knows OF any
such person and the report is believed by
many to be thessannual canard that cnmes
from the Moose river section about this
tim6 OF year,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

question and the pointer is run along the
pins on the right, an electric current T.
formed when the pointer touches the
right answer, an electric ball viii ring
and there you are with your answer re-
vealed. older folks than mere children
have been known to have fun with the
electric QuastiOnsr,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
For Women.

DR.. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness to hundreds OF anxious women.
There is positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that Will SO quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had single
failure. The longestand most obstinate cases
are relieved in days without fail. No other
remedy viii do this. No pain, no danger, no
interference with work. The most diff cult
cases successfully treated through CORES
pondence, and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteedin every instance. l relieve hun
dreds of ladies whom never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters truthfully
answered. Free confidential advice in an
matters Of private or delicate nature. Bear
in mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and win positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health. by
mail securely sealed, 500. DIR. L. NJ. TOJ4-
MAN CO., 170 fremont St.. Boston. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
ANIMAL MEETING.

rv,HE annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Chapman National Bank for the cleo
tIon Of directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction Of any other business that may
come legally before the meeting will Do held
at their banking rooms on Tuesday, Jan. s,
1901. at 10 o'clock a. m.
THOMAS II. EATON. Cashier.
Portland, Dec. 8. 1900. deel0dtd
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
The EternnIFeminine.

"It is you women who make all the
trouble in life"
eyes, and who make life worth the
trouble. Life.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
TIMBER FOR SALE.

Sealed proposals are invited from lumbermen
for the timber and wood standing ON tract Of
land known as Blake Farm, containing about 70
acres, adjoining Evergreen Cemetery In Port
ltnd, Me. The timber consists of pine, hemlock
Norway pine and spruce, and much OF 1t is of
fine quality.
For further information, plans Of land. etc,
apply to llsiey & Cummings, Portland. Me.
The right is reserved 10 re leet any and all
bids, and bids may be forwarded up TO Jan. 1st,
1901 to HENRY DODGE, Agent. Randolph,
Mass. decf9d2W
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
WIT AND WISDOM.
what we owe the pa.t.

'Do you enjoy history, Miss Pauline?'
"Oh, so much, professor. 1t makes
such lovely plays."-Indianap Jour
nal.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20
lost AND FOUND.

EoUND-On ferry boat Elizabeth City bun
Il die containing three pillows, bed spread,
silver spoons, a meatchopper and other articles.
Owner can have same by applying to CAPT. G.
Fl. UPTON on steamboat 14-1
7 OST-On Exchange street, or on Congress.
The finder will please leave at 81 Exchange
street and be rewarded. 141
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash Tn advance.
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WANTED SITUATIONS.

VANTRD-A situation in good family or
w will go out to work by the day. Address
WORK, Box 1857. III
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

CoR sALE-we shall sell during the month
II of December the following houses, now
ready or 9teegpsneH M =. gea t S'c1 Inta raet wt
out a tenant; Ten room uo) house at o2 Glen
wood Ave, every modern conveQienee, bath,
set tubs. etc Worth $500: win sell for $1,000.
New house. Stevens Plain Ave, near Raeklen
St. eight (s) rooms and bath. never occupied,
thoroughly pumbed and heat ed, electric lights,
fireplace, cPmented cellar, etc. directly on car
line. Worth $500; will be sold for $500 II taken
now. House 81 Concord 81, new house, sepa-
rent. very sunny, Tooo FEET OF land, two I2) bath
rooms. separate entrances. fine Investment
property. Cost over $1,000; will be sold for
Sl560 il taken now. New house at 5l4 Washing
ton Ave, East Deering, only ~ minutes rom
City hall. six (6) large rooms and bath, furnace
heat large piazza 5000 feet OF land, sewer, Sc
bago water. electric lights, three ts) lines of
street cars, chance to finish two (2) more rooms
in the attic Cheap at $500, but will sell for
$1,000 II taken this meath House Eastern Prom
enade, corner of Turner St, nine tg) rooms and
bath, furnace heat everything modern. fine 10
cation. Cannot be built for S45o0, including lots
viii sell IL taken now for $500. We have many
other houses and lots on our books which we
viii sell at the some sweeping production II taken
have all modern conYeniences, are on electric
car lines our terms are very easy. DALTON
& CO.. IS Exchange st. dec7dd
no IET-Four furnished rooms on Deering
highlands. suitable for light housekeeping,
price SIS per month location unsurpassed Al
so fine down stairs rent Of 7 rooms, with mod
ern eOnveniences. at corner OF High and Preble
streets South Portland, for SIS; room rent
Stevens auenue, near Congress street. only Sis
two g-room rents No. 81 Concord street $50
each. and many others. Several very low for
the winter. DALTON s co, IS Exchange st.
decSdu
TyOR SALE-Houses In Deerng for 81 800
s2,40o, 80 900 co 800, $1,000; also houses IN
lots at Oakdale, Fsssenden Park. Dearlug
Highlands and also eBolee cottage lots az Otta-
wa Park (Clih COithge) Cape Elizabeth. All
kinds of real estate taken IN exchange. Easy
terms. DALTON s. CO.. 53 Exchange street
oct16du
EOR SALE-Those magnificent building lots
on Fessenden, Pitt, William and Dart
mouth streets, Oakdae G. Perfect electric ear
service. sewers, sidewalks and Sebago sure 10
advance to double their presen; cost; interest
only per cent; other property taken in ex
change; il will pay YOU to inveStigate. Dali
TON & CO.. % Exchange street. octiedf
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MISCELLANEOUS.

IF YOU want Gents or Ladies' chain or
Il bracelet or a ring, please call and see me,
prices right FRED L. MERRILL, Agt. 100
India st. l91
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

NoTICE-Gas consumers can be certain that
~ they are getting genuine Welshbach and
ties at the Gas Light Company's Gas Stove
Store, IL Temple street. 20-t
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

NOTICE-AH kinds Of typewriting done,
" mimeogTaph circulars and postal cards
pFpted, envelopes addressed, and lessons given
In typewriting at ROOM "a, First National
Bank Building. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

FOR sALE-Full blooded Great Dane pups,
u choice breed, and finely marked For fur
ther particulars call between 70 and O'Clock az
Cressey, Jones & Aliens Music Store and in
quire for A. +. BARBOUR. ISL
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ron SALE

Forty words insertsd under this head
ono week for 20 cents, cash In advance
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

FOR SALE-Nansen In the frozen world and
also his Journey across Northern Greenland
with Lieut. X. L. Peary. U s. A. This book is
vo... size, pTofuSely Illustrated, 500 pages
Agents price. s3.5o, our price. s1.0o. COLES
WORTHY, ~ Exchange St 1si
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under thts head
one week for % cents, cash in advance
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FOR SALE-Two mill yard wagons, four sets
two horse sleds. two sets enc horse
sleds sets double work harnesses three
sets two horse wheels and carts C. EUGENE
WESCOTT. North Gorham, Ne. -
FOR SALE-Elegant pianos mandons,
ylolins. guitars, banios, harmoneas,
superior violin and banjo strings, clarionets
cOrnets, drums instruction books and every
thing IN the music line. for sale by HAWES,
Al Congress street. 233
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

WANTED Selling out at cost, the latest nov
w elites in California abalone shell goods
hand made. Call and inspect these goods.
These shells are procured by divers on the
Pacific coast Must be closed out In ten days.
SalesroOm 20 Baxter Block. take elevator. 20-1
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

MONEY to loan on first and second mort
4iA cages on real estate life insurance poll
eies and notes or any good security Real es-
tate bought, sold and exchanged. 4sS Exchange
street /. +. BUTLER. pol
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

FOR SALE-The finest line of photograph al
u buns In the city, also sets Of standard
books as Dickens, Kiphng Henty. Verne,
Cooper Corelll, Holmes and Stevenson at very
low prices, also large line of miscellaneous
books. C0LESWORTHY. % Exchange st.
ISL
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-20

SECOND HAND PIANOS FOR SALE
- One fine upright, nearly new. 500; squares
$50, SEQ, $50; great bargains; cash only. IRA
G. STOCkBRIDGE 507i Congress street,
rooms Z and 6, over. r.sOwen s. MOOres. Piano
tuning and repairing. l7-1
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With Half an Eye,


As the saying is, the advantages of
Life Insurance are apparent to those
who are disposed to recognize the
. merit of modern plans of protection.
Observation of what policies can do
and are accomplishing in the world
day by day is sufficient to convince
even doubling minds of its value and
necessity. The more one sees of the
practical results of insurance, the
more its worth is appreciated.
The Union Mutual aims TO issue
policy that will benefit its possessor,
one easy to comprehend, sure to be
paid at once when due, designed TO
perfectly fulfill every mission for
which it is intended.
To insure Maine people and to ad-
vance the business interests of Maine,
is one of the important endeavors of
the management. Large sums of
money are annually loaned and in
vested in the State where they viii
further worthy enterprises.
Ask for premium rates; they're
reasonable.
Union Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
PORTLAND, MAINE.
3iHtAs1ssSl isAAAAH1tHlr
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EOR SALE-The book Forest and Shore or
II Old Joe Wyer the Scout" Indian stories of
Portland. Falmouth. Windham. Gray. Var
mouth and FIeepoft one hundred and seventy
nve years ago. price 50c. For sale at COLRS
WOkTHY'S, 3l Exchange St. I5-I
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EOR sALE-The homestead Of the late
~ Thomas Bracket at Madison Fails. South
Mindham. Terms reasonable. Apply to L. NJ.
WkBB, os Exchange St, Portland Maine. 2O-i
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TO IET-Fmnished or unfurnished large
sunny front room, large closet steam heat
and gas. IS GRAY ST. between State and
Park. 1911
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MrscuELAwEOUA

lies was in
lble in every
# the body
is heel. The
runs that he
ndered invul-
e by being
in the river
n infancy, the
by which he
5 held being
: only part
t submerged
and there
fore retain.
Hing its NOR.
II tai weak
,lness.
Y Everyone
has some
weak spot
in his ply
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TOILET

Forty words Inserted under thia head
one week fo= 30 cents, cash I'm advance.
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ITO LET-Furnlshed room with excellent Ia
bic board; sunny front room; hot water
heat. bath. gas, near corner PARK ami Congress
streets, and electrics. No. CONGRESS
PARK. nov13du
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wANTED-MALE nELP.
LYMAN w. SMITH,
Canton, Maine.
dec19d3ts

VVANTED-An experienced book-keeper
w young man, for temporary work. Ad.
dress In own handwriting. Y. Y, this office.
1871
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FURNISHED rooms connected or single
E with board. az a SPRING ST. decl24
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FOB SALE-The only available lot of land
tween the residences of Messers. Garland and
Conley. Also firstelass furnished cottage,
stable and land at Willard Beach Apply
to TRUE BROS. No 304, Fore Street. 31-u
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MISCELLANEOUS

O. 0nn bought three fine diamonds In
CT sUUV Philadelphia ten years ago.
They can now be purchased with the original
bill tor $1,000. This is great opportunity. For
further particulars see a. II. HOOD. Y. NJ. c.
A. Building. Room 81, Thursday this week from
a. IN. 10 p. m. dec20-1t
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IF YOU want Gents or Ladies' chain, or a
L bracelet. or a ring. please call and see me,
prices right FRED l.. MERRILL, Agt, 100
India st. 12-t
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ITO LET-A first class upper rent OF eight
rooms and bath, with hot water boiler and
day. at 16S Cumberland St Apply TO True
Bros, 39i Fore ST. noys-n
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EXCELLENT table board day or week
H some good rooms TO let; central location.
RLMWoOD 3o1 Cumberland street. III