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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
WATERVILLE CONTEST.
Arguments Made by Attorneys for
Messrs. Eaton and Davis.

Augusta. January 1G The most i'm
portant Of the legislative hearings OF this
on elections on the contested Waterville
seat continued over from last week. Hon.
III ID. Heath of Augusta spoke for tnres
hours in behalf OF the seated member,
Cyrus w. Davis, Democrat. Hon. y. ID.
Baker opened the argument for the con-
testant, Harvey ID. Eaton Republican,
and at six o'clock tho committee ad :
journed until Thursday afternoon when
Mr. Baker Will conclude his argument
and the case be left with the committee.
The hall OF the House was packed with
spectators all the afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
PROTEST AGAINST RECIPROCITY

Springfield, Mass, January io.-A
series of private conferences which have
been un1er way In various parts of thu
country for ten days. eliminated in this
city today, when resolutions were adopt
ed by representatives OF the producing,
distributing and manufacturing indus
tries In agriculture, protesting against
the ratification of the pending treaties of
reciprocity, against yielding to the grow
ing demand from Cuba for lower duties
on Cuban products and against admis-
sion OF Russian sugar without duties TO
offset the Russian bounty. The league
of domestic producers. one of the organi-
cations pushing the movement, claims a
mem bersnip OF 5000. 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
CHANOE FOR INvEsTIG ALTON

Boston, January 16.-Two men were
found dead in bed at the lodging house
conducted by Fred Patterson, at No. 80
Dwight street, this afternoon and, be-
tween the theories Of the police that
death was due to asphyxiation and of
others that 1t was a case of murder, fol-
lowed by another suicide or accidental
death, there Is room for a searching
official Investigation. The victims were
Everett Hall, thirty years old, who had
been employed as barber in the Quincy
house and Arthur Avery PettingiI, %,
Of Belfast, Me who was employed as a
clerk by well known fremont street
drug ism.
Hall was a regular ledger In the house.
while Pettengill lie known to have been a
frisnd of his. When the room was broken
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He slept.

Dean Ramsay. the witty Scottish d.
vine of the eighteenth century, used to
tell a story about one of the earls OF
Lauderdsle. His lordship was taken very
Ill, the worst symptom being insomnia III
an aggravated form. His little sou. hear
ing that recovery would be impossible
without sleep, said, Send for the preach
ing mon frae Livingston. for fayther aye
sleeps when that minister is in the pull
pit" The doctors considered that to act
on the suggestion would be judicious. SO
the minister was immediately brought.
He preached sermon; sleep came on
and the earl recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
RAILROAD REORGANIZATION.

Savannah, Ga, January 16.-It was
learned today that reorganization OF
the railroads included In the Plant sys-
tenn In South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
baina and Florida had been agreed upon
The Savannah, Florida and Western
to be the lsading line In the re-orgsniza-
ton. 1t is to acquire the stock of the 9th
er lines comprising the system and issue
preferred stock upon all the property In
cluded in the consolidation. q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

IsuGered from catarrh of the worst kind
and never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream
Balm seems to do even that-0scar Ostrom
45 Warren Ave. Chicago, ILL.,
suffered from eatarrh; il got so bad /
could not work; used Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well.-A. C. Clark, 81 Shawmut
Ave, Boston. Mass.
The Balm does not irrltate or cause sneezlng.
Sold by druggists at so ets., or mailed by Ely
Brothers. &c Warren ST., New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
NEST POINT INVEsrIa ATIoN.

West Point, N. Y, January 16.-Ths
Congressional committee put In a good
days work at the West Point academy
today. They got down to the bottom OF
the hszing practiosd at the academy
during the last four years and while al
least a dozen other witnesses have yet to
be examined In this connection, the COM
mittee has LAID out the work for touching
rock bottom before the end OF the week. /.
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into II was full OF Illuminating gas. 1t
is said "a az Hall had 81 one time paid his
attaps,ons 10 lse...-azii's sister. that the
latter discarded him. AM shas hah mao
been heard TO declare that, in revenge be
would either XIII her or some Of her
family. This is given as possible mo-
tive for his making way with young Pet
tan0ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
rILLMAN LAW 10 BE REPORTED

Washington, January l6 The bill OF
Senator IilIman of South Carolina, Civ
ing the benefit of the bounty laws tc
soldiers who served in the Confederate
armies, but afterward concluded their ser
vice in the North, was unanimously
agreed to by the House committee on In
valid pensions today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

nor SALE-we shall sell during the month
OF January the following houses, now
ready for occupancy, at great discount rather
than have them so throughout the winter with
out tenant; Ten room 100 house at 81 Glen
wood Ave, every modern convenience, bath,
electric lights. fireplace, heat, hardwood floors.
set tubs. etc. Worth $500; viii sell for $4,000
New house stevens Plain Ave. near Rackien
St, eight (s) rooms and bath never occupied
thoroughly plumbed and heated, electric lights
fireplace, cemented cellar, etc. directly on car
line. Worth $500; will be sold for s29OO II taken
now. House CT Concord 81. new house. sepa-
rate steam heaters. eight (S) rooms in each
rent, very sunny, 1000 feet of land, two o. bath
rooms, separate entrances, fine investment
property. Cost over 5000; will be sold for
S45o0 II taken now. New house at 5A Washing
ton Ave, East Deerlng, only II minutes from
City hall. six (6l large rooms and bath, furnace
heat. large piazza. 5000 feet OF land, sewer, Sc
bago water, electric lights. three (3) lines of
street ears. chance TO finish two ~ more rooms
in the attic. Cheap at 5000 but will sell for
$4,000 II taken this month. House Eastern Prom
enade, corner of Turner ST., nine (9l rooms and
BATH furnace heat, everything modern. fine To-
cation. Cannot be built for $500, including lot /;
will sell II taken now for $500. We have many
other houses and lots on our books which we
win sell at the some sweeping reduction If taken
this month. Remember our houses are new,
have all modern conyeniences, are on electric
ear lines, our terms are very easy. DALTON
& Co. SO Exchange St. dec7du
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For Women.

DIR. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brought
There is positively no other remedy known
TO medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have neverhad asingle
failure The longest and 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 difficult
cases successfully treated through cores
pondence, and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteedin every instance. relieve hun
dreds of ladies whom never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters tuthfully
answered Free confidential advice in all
matters OF q private or delicate nature. Bear
in min q this remedy ID absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health, By
MAN CO., 10 fremont ST.. Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
What Shall We Have for Dessert +?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors Lemon. Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack.
age at your grocers today, 10 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
FAILED AGAIN.

Washington, January 16.-An othei
effort was made In today's executive sef
sion o. the Senate to secure the oonfirmn
ton of MIR. James S. Harlan to be at
torney general OF Porto Rico and, as Oh
yesterday, the effort failed because oil
the absence OF a q uorum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

DOR SALE-Those magnificent building lots
IL on Fassenden. Pitt William and Dart
mouth streets. Oakda Q. Perfect electric car
service sewers, sidewalks and Sebago; sure 10
advance to double their presen; cost; interest
only per cent; other property taken in eN
change; IL will pay you TO investigate. Dali
TON & CO.. b3 Exchange street. Octiedu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

FOR SALE-Houses In Deerlng for $1,000
Il $4,000, $1,000 So 800. $4,000; also houses In
Portland for o., 200 to 5000. Choice building
lots at Oakdale. Fessenden Park. Deering
Highlands and also choice cottage lots at otta.
kinds Of real estate taken In ex ehange. Easy
terms, DALTON & CO., IS Exchange street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
CLARK ELECTED.

Helena, Mont, January 16.-W. A.
CLARK was today elected United States
senator TO succeed Senator Carter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
III cages on Real Estate also loans made on
stocks and bonds or any other good collateral
securities Inquire of A. {. LIBBY & CO., l21
Exchange st. janl24
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

Teacher-What will your father say,
Johnny, when l tell him how bad you've
been?
JOHNNY dassent tell yer, miss. Nav
don't low me ter use dat kind o. Ian
guage.-New York Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.-We have
Au funds of clients to loan on first mortgages
of real estate. Parties desiring loans to COM
pete purchases. or having mortgages due OF
maturing can obtain liberal loans at low rate
of interest by applying TO FREDERICK S.
VAIL Real Estate, First National Bank
Building. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

ITO LET--Four furnished rooms on Deering
y highlands. suitable for light housekeeping
price SIS per month; location unsurpassed. Al
so fine down stairs rent of rooms with mod
ern eonvenlences, at corner of High and Preble
streets South Portland. for $l3 room rent
Stevens auenue, near Congress street, only SIS;
two s-room rents No. 81 Concord street, $50
each, and many others. Several very low for
the winter. DALTON n co, 50 Exchange St.
haSSltf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

NOTICE-We win pay highest cash price for
" household goods or store fixtures on receive
merchandise of any description for auction sale.
GOSS s WILSON, Auctoneers, IS Free ST.
5tf.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

We wish to inform all employers that we are
prepared TO furnish from our roll OF students,
good reliable help competent TO MI any position
branches Quick service, positively no charges.
Address az applications stating nature OF
position, requirements and salary PAID, 10
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU" International
Correspondence Schools. Boyd Block. Port
land, Me. jan4du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

OFFICE OR FACTORY BUILDING The
" first floor of the building occupied by the
American Express Company on Plum street IS
offered for rent. Apply 10 f. A. MOVES Port
land Savings Bank. loft
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nITsCELLANE0Us.

Fcrty words Inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash In advE 1sce.
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Forty words inserted under this head
one week rs= go cents, cash I'm advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

To LkT-Parties desiring pleasant honelike
rooms for the winter win 40 well 10 eaif on
Mrs Mis-, CHAPLIN, lis Winter ST. Telephone IN
hS"'ps fF-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

WANTED best dessert which il made
w by Jellycon, fiayors, made IN 4 minute.
without cooking. Zoe package at your grocers.
Burnham's Beef, Wine and Iron is good. Or
ders promptly filed ii sent to L. DOW Cum
beTland street l5l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

TO LET-A first class upper rent OF eight
! rooms anu bath, with hot water boiler and
modern eonyeniences, large yard and sun all
day. at 1853 Cumberland St. Apply TO True
Bros, 39l Fore st. noVS-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17
AGEN rs WANTED.

XVANTED-Agents to sell Madame Warren's
w medical preparations big money. Adj
dress WARREN MEDICAL CO.. Reading,
Mass. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

one week for 20 cents, cash In advance
NANTED-Bm Beef Extract. lieblg
w process. Burnhaln's Clam Boulllon, III
bottles is fine. Burnham's Beef, Wine and
Iron has 10 equal for health and economy. Try
it at your grocer's or druggists. L. DOW 40l
Cumberland street, Portland, i5l
WANTED Secondhand traverse runner
w Pung A. ID. MORSE, % Plum st. lJl
WANTED-One or two rooms. furnished or
w unfinished with board, for man and
wife near elcctrics in Deeriug district Ad-
dress stating location and terms Z. W. b., r. Q.
Box 1l03, City III
WANTED An sufTerees from Asthma to
w send address to Box CSC. Portland. Me
Enclose ten cents and we will send you a bottle
of the medicine to try. No need to suffer
longer. tan94
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

ITO LET-Furnished room with excellent Ia
L BILE board; sunny front room; hot water
heat, bath. gas, near corner PARK and Congress-
streets, and electrics. NO. CONGRESS
PARK. novi3dtf
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To LEr.--Nice, large. sunny front room. with
bath room privilege. None but respect ahie
parties need apply. ca FREE STREET, Port
lduu. lb-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

EoB SALE-The only available lot of land
on the Western Promenade. located be-
tween the residences Of Aiessers. Garland and
Conley Also firStclGss furnished cottage.
stable and land at Willard Beach Apply
to TRUE BROS. No. 39l Fore Street. slit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

NOR sALE-Elegant pianos mandolins
Il violins. guitars. banios, haTmonlcas,
superior violin and banjo strings, elarOnets
comets, drums, instruction books aud every
thing IN the music line. for sale by HALVES.
Ala Congress street 1913
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WANTED.

Forty words Inserted under this heRd
one week for 20 cents, cash In advance.
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brooches, NJ 81 30 per carat sic stone), Sent
e. o. ID. when one-thlrd amount accompanies
order. Circulars and particulars for stamp
We wish few high class agents. CAPETOWN
DIAMOND CO., AZ Bowdoin street Boston,
Mass; These goods in every way represent tho
genuine. 15.1
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ITO LET-Tenement OF rooms and bath. all
II in perfect order. sunny exposure and large
yard. cementsd cellar. Lancaster street, corner
Of Wlhnot Apply to Y WILMOT. dec15tf
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n o LET. "A very desirable rent Of seven
rooms ; hot and cold water; cemented eel
lar; large, sunny yard, Inquire at 16 Forrcs,
street. up stairs bell. ibe1
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son SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
ems week for 40 cents, cash In advance
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EoR SALES Something that viii cure dys

E0R SALE-Brick house. iol Cumberland
Il street, twelve az rooms. all modern con
yeniences, bath hot and cold water hot water
heat. gas perfect condition, cost about SI0,-
900 owner recently deceased. viii be sold for
$4,000 Easy terms. Apply at once. Dali
TON & CO.. 80 Exchange street. loft
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~ OoMS-Two fine and large. all new furnish
~ ings, will be let with or without board at
the Barton, which has all modern improve
ments and Is positively first class in every re-
spect rates reasonable. 81 DANFORTH ST.
corner HIGH. i+i
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M. v. p.
jani7dtf

Eoh SAbF-A genuine Martin guitar, 3ylo
inns. mandolin, clarinet bass drum snare
drum and traps. Bargains. CAN forenoons nc
81 GRANT ST. upstairs bell lei
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WANTED SITUATIONS
Forty words inse4 ted under this head
Sne week for 25 cents, cash Ia advance.

WANTED-S Situation by graduate of Portland
w High school. Assistant bookkeeper or
office work. Good references. Address y, r.,
Press office. III
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For SALE-Real estate for investment in a
H block Of houses occupied by good tenants
paying $4,000 per annum; location insurcs per,
manent tenants Investigation will satisfy sliaTp
buyers; must be sold, price $4,000. w H. WAL
DRON & CO., is0 Middle st. iGI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-17

ITO LET-Large house Of 70 rooms, in good
Il neighborhood. In Western part OF city. new
steam heat just put I'M suitable for private resi-
dence or boarding house; rent low to good
party. w. L. CARR. Room 4. oxford Building.
12I
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LOST AND FOUND.

I oST-A small silver watch. open face, with
~ monogram +. NJ. L. on back. Finder
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nor SAILS good horses, weight about 1870
each with platform team and sleds. In
quire of w. ID. LeGROW. "a Preble ST. 1e-i
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WANTED Secondhand traverse runner
w Pung. A. ID. MORSE. % Plum st. lJl
Morris tribune., 1901-01-12
TO PROTECT THE MINES.

Rand Refugees Ask Permission to Re-
turn to johannesburg.
CAPE Town. Jan. 1.-THE refugees
are approaching the military authori.
ties to obtain permission to form a
corps for the protection of Johannes.
burg and the mines only, as they wish
to be on the Rand to assist in the de-.
Tense Of their own property. The
chamber of mines has adopted a similar
attitude.
On the Picquetberg road the Beers
occupying Celvinia and Sutherland
consist Of two columns, one advancing
in the dire ,tion of Clan William
and the other towards Worcester, or
in this direction. All passes in
front of Worcester have been occupied
by seasoned troops, which are gather.
ing at strategic points. The tranquil
Dutch openly disapprove of the raid,
many even sending horses to the Brit
ish camp.
Morris tribune., 1901-01-12
NECESSITY Is URGENT.

Demand for More Mounted Troops for
. South Africa.
LONDON, Jan. l1.-Day after day the
newspapers continue to second the APP
plication of the correspondents in Cape
Town for more troops for South AZ.
rica. The necessity for fresh drafts of
mounted men is growing urgent to
augment the strength of the force now
serving, and to replace the yeomanry
and other troops that should by this
time be returning home.
Meanwhile the recruiting for the
South African constabulary is proceed.
ing sluggishly. The actual number Of
recruits dispatched SO far from the
United Kingdom is 900, but 800 more
are to start next week, with more than
three times the number required ,ap.
plying to be enlisted. The selection of
candidates only goes on at the rate Of
800 month, at which rate it will take
nearly year and half to get the nee.
essary 5000 men.
Morris tribune., 1901-01-12
AT MANY POINTS
Simultaneous Attack by Beers
on British Positions Along
the Railroad.
Losses on Both Sides Heavy, the
Burghers Retiring After a
Hard Fight.
Refugees at Cape Town Ask Per.
mission to Return to 10.
hannesburg.

LONDON, Jan. 1l.-General Kitch.
ener sends news of serious Simults.
neous attack on the night Of Jan. . by
the Republicans on the British posi-
tions between points so miles apart,
along the lines Of the Pretoria and
Lourenzo Marques railway. The losses
on both sides were heavy. According
to reports the Beers were beaten off
after prolonged fighting. Following is
the text Of the dispatch from General
Kitchener:
Pretoria, Wednesday, Jan. Con
the night of Jan. Z the Beers made
simultaneous and determined attacks
on all Of our posts at Belfast, Wonder.
fontein, Nooitgedacht and Wildfon.
tein. Intense fog prevailed and taking
advantage Of the cover it afforded the
Beers were able to creep up close to
our position. A heavy fire continued
until $40 a. M, when the Beers were
driven of. One officer was killed and
8 wounded, while 20 men were killed
and SO wounded. The loss of the Beers
was heavy, "a dead being counted.
IA convoy taking supplies to Cor.
don's brigade, north of Krugersdorp,
was attacked by Beyers' commando
yesterday. The Beers were driven off.
leaving II dead on the field. Our cas-.
ualties were slightly wounded"
Morris tribune., 1901-01-12

OF liberty. | know your home. and /
will take you to the door,"
The worthy old tomcat said these
words with the utmost composure
When we reached the door, he babe me
farewell and did not seem in the least
moved at parting from me.
No. cried; I'VE cannot part thus.
You must come with me. We will
share the same bed and the same meat.
My mistress is good woman"
He Interrupted me hastily.
"Silencew he exclaimed. You are
a fool! In your warm home would
soon go to pieces. Your quiet. domes-
tic life is good for pet cats. Cats that
love liberty will never surrender it for
the sake Of tidbits and a feather bed.
Goodbye
He returned to the roofs. saw his
large, lean body culver with joy as it
felt the caresses of the rising sun.
AS l entered the house your aunt
caught rod and gave me thrashing,
which received with deep joy.
1t was real luxury for me to feel
warm once more. While she beat me
thought with rapture Of the dainty
meat which she would soon set before
me.
''Let me tell you" said my cat as he
stretched himself out at full length on
the hearth, true happiness, paradise,
my dear sir, consists in being locked up
and getting thrashing In q room
where there is piece Of meat"
merely give this as my cats opin-
York Herald.