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The Portland daily press., 1884-10-21
AN EXCITED MARKET.
Fiuctuaii0us in OI and How They Al
fecfed the PiffshnrR. Pn.. RIarIkea.

Fluctuations in Oh and How They At
fected the Pittsbnrg, Pa, Market.
PITTsBURG, Penn. Oct. 2O-Oil was excited to-
day and under heavy buying prices advanced
strongly. The market opened at COLA advanced to
90 and at noon GALES were made at 647s. D. NJ.
Foster, a member of the Petroleum Exchange who
was short 20, 900 barrels was unable to meet his
contracts aud was sold out under the rules. L. b.
Thompson another prominent broker also failed
He was short 250, 900 barrels In the afternoon
the upward tendency of the oil market continued
and the excitement intense. Prices advanced
to 691A in few minutes and at two O'Clock stood
at 677s. At 2.3u 70 was reached. Then the mar
ket advanced to TIA and the scene that followed
nas seipoI Deeh 4. 1ue Lxcnange IN tnls
trampled on each other in th-ir frantie endeavors
either to buy to cover. Crowds hocked to the
Exchange and the lobby packed with "lambs''
After reaching TIA the market fell off to 6S1s
and closed at 6914. The transactions were esti-
mated at 10,000,0U0 barrels.
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Real Esrarc Trnnnferu.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-F. A. Gage to Agnes Gage, land and
buildings. So 900.
A. Fleming to D. Huben, real estate. 81 and
considerations.
Lucy A. Fogg to J. P. Baxter land and buildings
81 and other considerations.
Sesrboro-Wm. Haggett to Harris Berry, land.
caTappa.Martha G, Babb to c. B. woodman,,
land and buildings $4,000.
Gorham-A; K. Piummer to R. Libby, land and
$6n. --'''
Raymond-N Decker to Sumner o. Hancock.
land. $l,500.
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The Lobster I.n,r

The Kennebec Journal says: There will
be an effort to have the lobster law, passed by
the last Legislature, repealed the coming Win
ter. The movement was started in Portland
The close time, which commences Aug. 18th,
and ends Nov. 18th, is obnoxious in certain
quarters, and the object is to remove it. 1t is
said that the law was made in the interest OF
the Gamers. Also that the close time being
on at this season Of the year, prevents fisher
men on the coast from caOturlng the crnsta-
ceans when winds and weather are favorable.
aud preserving them in cars for use in Winter
Mr.. VI. S. Moulton OF the Central fish market.
Who has jass arrived home from Massachusetts.
as the blank petition, aud is ready TO receive
signers."
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Ball.

The managers of the Lawrence Base Ball Club
have engaged Bresnahan, Kley, Brown, Fish, Rob-
inson and Price for next season.
The actual loss of the Cleveland club for the
season Was $1,000, and not $4,000, as reported. AT
least $1,000 was runk in the reserve team expert
meDt so that the League team really made $1,000
or more.
New York feels very sore over the engagement of
Lovett by Providence. Lovett recently pitched
against tue New Workers, striking out II OF the
League batsmen,
Providence paper consoles itself with the re-
Election that ConnOr is s'no go d." The Providence
nine however, got but o. his off him in seven in
nings, all the same.-Boston journal.
Radford remains here another year, sure Provi-
deuce paper.
1t s rumored in the West that O'Rourkesis to
manage the New Yorks next year.
The Providenee-Metropol series Thursday
Friday and Saturday wi be played under Ameri-
unrestricted.
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Mr. Clinton S. Stevens has received his commits
sion as Postmaster at this place, vice James b.
Jones, resigned.
comp 4nion mystery" to that mentioned in the
PRESS lately of pleasure boat upset and abandon
ed is one of the latter class; a neat little sloon
pain ed white with blue top. Las been lyiug un-
cared Tor the Forest City steamboat landing for
over month and nobody appears TO know who she
belongs TO.
The Island Gun IClub has returned from Its an-
nual cruise to the eastward after theEagile surf
duck bringing 27O birds; their best days sport was
eIt
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Railroad OmciaI.' Pleasure Trip.

Toe annual excursion of the officers of the
Boston & Maine railroad took place yesterday
A special train from Boston arrived in this
city last evening bearing the following who
registered at the Falmouth Hotel: President
George @. Lord, Boston; James T. Furber,
Lawrence; Directors, j. F. Osgood, Boston; Ns
G. White, Lawrence; Amos Paul. South New
Market; John Bailey, Lawrence; e. A. Smith.
Great Falls; Conductor, Charles Barker; En-
giueer, Lewis Todd; Fireman, George Pingree,
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A PLEASING CHANGE.
527 ex-Confederate Soldiers ask
Gen. Logan to Address Them.
AND ANNOUNCE TnEIR INTENTION
TO VOTE THE REPUBLI.
GAN TICKET.

WASHINGTON, Oct 20.-Ex-Confederat soldiers
of Rockingham county, Virginia, to the number of
527, have invited Gen. John A. Logan to deliver an
address at Harris1nburg on the political situation
In the invita- lon to which they affixed their sigma
lures Sne slghers Voluuteer .ne statement tnat no
Pre- idental election, but that they and ALL in
tend to vote for Blaine and Logan on the 4th of
uext November.
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and other fragments have been brought to
light. one OF which was sent to Professor f. @.
hoDlnson OF Bowdoin College. More recently
qulte large mass weighing perhaps 20 pounds
was recovered. and this mass Professor Robin
son mas now in his possession. He will analyze
oTISEIELD.
Inc semi-annual meeting of the Union Con-
ference will be held with the Congregational
onuFcn ln Otisfeld, October 28th and Goth.
Inere VIII be sermons by Rev. Messrs. +. M.
Davies, J. X. Mason, j. s. Richards and e. S.
Jordan. There will also be discussions on
timely topics and other interesting exercises.
IN GENERAL.
MRS. William Stapleton of Denver, Colorado,
G'Panence Thornton'O formerly Mss Patty
IucKer OF Wiscssset, has received $3.50 from
the publishers of The Yonths Companion for
a story, "Byer's Folly" which was awarded
the prize for the best story for girls. The pub
llsners write highly complimentary letter,
accepting at the same time another story,
"Gone Where Il Belonged" and inviting her
to send everything she writes to them.
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EEL Tmentx-Eixe Kee,.

Providence, R. l.. Oct 2O.-A painters stage
fell twenty-five feet from St. Teresas Roman Catho-
erick Farmum of Pawtucket h d leg and arm
broken and was otherwise Injured. Andrew j.
Cooke of Georgiaville was also badly injned and
taken home 10th were insensible when PICK ed
up. Peter Schouler Of his city was deluged with
paint and hurt IN one arm and leg th ugh no limbs
we're broken. Thomas sullivan saved himself by
clutching rope.
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1t is asserted by old Inhabitants, that much
less water rnus in the river of late than in
former years. Where the bed of the river is
now bare, clear water once appeared, and
what we're once islands along the shores have
become portions of the main land.
AUBURN.
The High street Methodist Episcopal church
of Auburn will be dedicated on Tuesday the
28th inst, at 10 30 a. m., by Bishop r. s.
Foster, ID. d. L. l.. d.. of Boston. Rev. j.
w. Hamilton, d. D., pastor of the Peoples
church, Boston, will preach at 7.30 p. m. of
cHEsTERvILLE.
Mr.. Cramp of Chesterville has recently re-
ceived about $500 back pension, says the Will
ton Record.
Widow Veranus Niles came near losing her
house BY the chimney burning cut and the
roof taking fire from sparks. There were no
men within hailing distance and the women
procured ladder, ascended the building and
put out the fire after it had burnt hole
through the rolf.
LEWISTON.
Senator W. P. Frye will address the Repub-
lican rally at Troy, N. Y, October 80. A great
torchlight demonstration will be held in the
city October 20.
Congressman Is Dingley is announced to speak
In Fall River, Mass, October 22d. He will
speak in New York State, from the oath up to
the close of the canvass.
The Centennial Committee OF the Maine
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
being unable to secure such speakers as they
desired, have concluded not to hold the pro-
posed meeting in Lewiston. Plans for raising
Centennial funds will be carried out In the sew
eral districts of the Conference.
LOGAN
A new post-otice has been established at
Logan, Aroostook county, four miles South
west of Bancroft and FIVE miles Northeast of
Danforth. Joseph T. Houghton has been ap-
pointed postmaster.
Mr.. George W. Brett, well known citizen
OF Auburn met with a sad accident In Minot,
recently. While gathering apples from tree
he fell to the ground, breaking leg and the
collar bone. He is over 70 years of age. A
few months sgo he and his wife celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary.
NoRTPoRT.
On the 28th of October, $780, persons pres
ent at the Northport csmpground saw mete-
orollte fall into the water near the camp; as it
fell it seemed to burst into fragments. Search
was made at the time for the fragments, but
none were thes found, the tide at all times
covering the spot. Two years ago one who
witnessed the fall again made a search and
some small fragments were recovered. From
time to time the search has been continued,
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Published every DAY Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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FOR r r.

10 Let
HOUSE No, 1e61S Neal St. All modern i'm
11 provements f. N. DOW,
du No. IL Market Square.
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prppEronps 8; p1Ious ..

The Bilious went to Biddeford last night and
played the Bddeford league team, who last season
defeated the Alamedas and were defeated goals
to 2. Snow of Biddeford was the referee but many
OF his decisions were unjust to say the least Some
of the BIZ attribute their defeat TO the darkness
OF he rink but whatever it was they will have a
chance to retrieve themselves here in Portland one
week from next Wednesday night, Oct. 29th. They
have challenged the Bddefords to play here on
that date and the Blddsfords have accepted. This
week next Thursday night they meet the W. H. T's
of Lewiston, at the Bijou.
NOTES.
The Blaine Pioneers give another skating party
this evening. 1t deserves good patronage
On ednesday evening the Blaine Guards beg n
q aseries OF SKATING parties, at Storer Hall. I'm
doubtedly this popular company will make ths oc-
cason an enjoyable one.
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Terrence Cummisky, OF Providence r. l., a
mouider oy trade, fatally shot his wife yesterday
Inc couple had a disagreement, aud he fret at her
through the window; but the shot taking effect
No took dehoe ate aim an hrei three shots at her.
Ohe struck her in the face under the right eve ths
second took effect under the left ear, the third
In the left shoulder. Cummisky then gave himself
up to the police The woman will die
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Annual Meeting.

DORTLAND Widows Wood Society. Tie An
Z nual Meeting of the Portland Widows Wood
Society for the choice of officers for the ensuing
year. nd the transaction of such other business as
may legally come befnr said meeting, will be held
at their Office, City Building, on Wednesday Even
ing, oct 29th, A. d. 1884, at seven half
O'Clock. 5. II. COLESWORTHY
octl4d2w Secretary.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TnE PEOPLES THEATRE.

THE PEOPLES THEATRE.
There was great gathering of people in Ex-
change street last evening" listen to the band con
cert and when the doors of the Peoples Theatre
opened grand rush was made for the entrances
The gallery was filled and the door closed in ten
nil utes; and it not long before the house was
filed fu /. Seven hundred and fifty people were
inside when the curtain rose Those present last
evening hardly recognized the old Lyceum in the
changes that have been made; and the presence of
so many ladies lent air of refinement to the
scene that augurs well tor the future of the place
under Mr. LaiscelPs management. 1t is the inten-
tion If the manager to plsc upon the boards the
best talent to be obtained and if last evenings per-
formance is sample, the new house will have
most successful career. The farce Of an sArtful
Dodger" WAS extremely funny and the Iron MASK
was well cast and finely costumed, and the stage
settings appropriate For the hfst night everything
passed off in good shape The variety business in-
trodueed previous to the drama, was very good,
particularly that of the two clowns. Wright's Or
chestra furnished fine music and the cOurteses of
the attendants were noticeable.
KATE CLAYTON.
This evening at Portland Theatre, the Sea of Ice
with ali its appropriate scenery win be presented
by Kate Claxton and her fun company, and from
the sale OF seats we judge that large audience will
be present. Miss Claxton needs no mention as re-
Rardssher dramatic abilities. for her famous career
in theiTwo Orphans has made reputation for her
III the theatrical world second to none. Tomorrow
evening Miss Claxton appears in the latter piece
ami rare treat is in store for those who attend
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MUSICAL CONVENTION.
The 18th annual convention of the Cumberland
County Musical Association will be held at Gray
Corner commencing Wednesday October 20, at a.
m. and continue two days under the direction of
Professor L. A. Blanchard A full ch rus of siny-
ers from various parts of the county will be present
and there will be orchestra. The convention
Will close on Thursday evening with grand CON
cert, vocal and Instrumental. Entertainment will
be provided for those taking part and the Maine
Central railroad will sell round trip tickets for one
fare.
NOTES.
The various organizations of the Grand Army
throughout the State are making preparations for
the coming national encampment in this city, and
are adopting various methods for obtaining fund.
Bosworth Post of Portland announces in the en-
tertainment column, this morning, engagement
Of the Nine Fry Concert Company at City Hall,
Monday evening" Oct. 27th.
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MERIDEE, Conn, Oct 20.-Albert G. Pratt
aged 40 year. carriage painter has just recover
ed from attack of hiccoughs which lasted twelve
days aud nine hours without intermission during
which time be hiecoughed every respiration
Medical men say nIne days of continuous hiceough-
lug has heretofore always proved fatal.
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TO LET.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

n great thoroughfare furniture of we'll equipped
lodging house of 10 ro ms, all let to good paying
loagers; income $50 per month above the rent; fine
dining room connected, accommodates boarders;
best Of reasons for selling W. F. CARRUTHERS,
"a fremont Row, Boston. oc20-1
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Annual MpefinS

fEsHE Annual Meeting of the Subscribers to the
Female Orphan Asylum of Portland will be
held at their house. 81 state ST.. Tuesday Octo-
Der 21st, 1884, at three O'Clock in the afternoon.
ABBY S. BARRETT, Sec'y.
Portland, Oct. 18th, 1884. octI4dtd
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cHEsTERvILLE

Mr.. Cramp of Chesterville has recently re-
ceived about $500 back pension, says the Will
ton Record.
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EfOR SALE Railroad hack business in city
n miles from Boston; run by present. owner
years. and paying steady handsome profit owner
Will stay with buyer month to get him established
will sell on easy terms and no bonus splendid op.
eniDg for good man g. L. POND q CO. l78
Washington St., Boston. oci51
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gEyHE meeting of the Maine Genealogical Society
u announced for MONDAY. 2 tn inst in r. cep-
tion Hall, is postponed TO SATURDAY, Nov. lst, at
743 O'Clock p. m, at same place. when paper on
the town of standish its early settlement and set
tiers will be read; also, papers on William Wild
gerry and other historical persons and places. All
interested in these and kindred subjects, are in
yited to be present. oc2Cd3t
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.
The indications for New England to-day are
generally fair weather, followed by partly
cloudy weather and local rains; brisk south.
west to northwest winds, lower temperature.
Cautionary signals frcm Esstport to Cape
Henry.
MRTEoRoLoGIcAL REPORT.
III ct p MI
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fEsHE annual meeting of the subscribers to this
i Association will be held at the Home on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th. at O'Clock p. IN.
BY order of the Managers.
HARRIET S. McCOBB,
octl0dtd Secretary
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WASHINGTON.
Postal . Convention wi.h Nsexico

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-Postmaster General
Hatton and Senior Romeo, Mexican minister today
concluded postal convention providing for ex-
change of mail matter between the United States
and Mexico on domestic rates of postage.
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Police Commissioner Sidney P. Nichols died at
his residence in New York city last evening. Mr..
Nichols was chairman of The Tammany Hall gener-
lleutenants
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PROPOSALS.
Proposals for Dredging.

ENGINEER OFFICE, o. s. ARMY,
NEWPORT, r. l.. Oct l6, 1884.
GEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS, in dupli-
- cate will be received at this office until IL
O'Clock noon Frd4y, the thir y-rst day of Octo-
of bidfers for dredging in the following harbors:
Ia Wareham Harbor, Mass, appropriation $10,-
600.
1000 cubic yards.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
Specifications blank proposals, and full informa-
tion AS to the manner of bidding conditions to be
observed by bidders and terms of contract and pay
ment vii be furnished on application to this Office
GEORGE H. ELLIOT,
oct18d6t Lieut.. Col. of Engineers.
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NEW YORK.

ELMIRA, N. Y, Oct. 2o.-An explosion occurred
this morning at the Chemung Canal Bank creating
for time great excitement The gas had evident
ly been left turned in tho vault since Saturday
night AS Hon. John Arnot the congressman and
carrying lighted Candle there was an explosion
which blew MIN across the room against the coun-
ter and burning his face and hands, Every window
in the bank was blown out, the Office door shat.
tered and the lock torn off. great crowd was at
tracted by the explosion. Mr.. Arnot's injuries
while painful are not serious
Repatriation i'm BrOokIyn.
To-day was the last day of registration in Brook
yn. The total numbered registered is l24 623
gainst 1898 last year and ia, 900 in 1880.
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TO BE LET.

TTNFURNIShED rooms at the St Julian Hotel,
" No. 1876 Made Street.
The Dining Room will be thoroughly renovated
and reopened about the LIST of November and will
be under the proprietorship of Richard W. Under
wood For rooms &C., Apply to
RICHARD W. UNDERWOOD,
oct2df Janitor.
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MAINE.

A Former hsaine Lawyer AbscOnds.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Oct. 20.-Henry r.
Drew, a lawyer, has absconded after having
obtained considerable money from a number
of persons by false pretences. He came to
Portsmouth two years ago from Richmond,
Me-, having, it is stated, been compelled to
leave there owing to the fear of prosecution on
account of blackmailing liquor dealers. He
rented au Office and a lot of law books here
and had small legal practice. About six
months ago it is charged that he procured a
loan from citizen giving in return bill of
sale OF his law books as security. He also
is said to have procured deed o; property
from an aged client and then sold the proper
ty to third party. Drew was once candi-
date for county attorney OF Sagadshoc county,
Maine, on the Republican ticket, but was de-
feated by the Fusion candidate 1t is also al
legged that be attempted to obtain money from
prominent members of each political party by
writing begging letters.
Fatal Accident At Bath
BATH, Oct. 20.-This forenoon while Engine
Company No. O. were engaged 10 watering j.
f. Chapmsn's ship, A. G. Ropes, the pipemen
Warren Williams of Bath and John Foley of
Maitland, N S., were on the spar deck on a
plank holding the pipe when they both fell in
TO the hold, q dis ance of about fifteen feet.
1t Is not known how the accident occurred.
When they were discovered Williams was
dead and Foley senseless. They were inn
mediately removed to their boarding house.
Williams skull was crushed in. John
Folav died at 20 Ha helnnwad In Ma;tlao5
N. S., and his body was taken home for burial.
Death of a PrOminent BeIfast Merchant.
BELFAST, Oct. 20.-Oapt. Samuel Otis, for
fifty years respected merchant of this city.
died of apopexy to-day, aged 76.
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Fatal Accident Az Bath.


1t is asserted by old Inhabitants, that much
less water rnus in the river of late than in
former years. Where the bed of the river is
now bare, clear water once appeared, and
what we're once islands along the shores have
become portions of the main land.
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ROOMS TO LET.

TITO EFT-Two square rooms and side room with
4 steam heat. 81 FREE ST. oct17-1
TNOR q KNT- A few choice rooms at 639 Con-
II gress St., suitable for young men; heat by
steam; nice bah room accommodations. call at
HOUSE. octl6-1
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NEW BOOK BINDERY.
Get y0ur Books and Magazines bound by DAVIS
fOGd, 3lndefs, No. 40 Exchange St. Portland,
sample, or order, aud in the best manner Albums
rebound or repaired, Gold Enclosing on Books
repaired.
9g-Promptness and Satisfaction guaranteed.
GEO H. DAVE FRED W. FoGG.
oct14 eodlm
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AUBURN.

The High street Methodist Episcopal church
of Auburn will be dedicated on Tuesday the
28th inst, at 10 80 a. M, by Bishop r. s.
Foster, d. Dr. L. l.. d.. of Boston. Rev. j.
Gu hurch, Boston, will preach at 7.3O D. M, of
tho dav of dpdication
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EOR SALE $1,000 1st class baking business
H in smart town in New Hampshire SIX routes
business connected $1,000 per mouth; no competi-
ton; rent low; lease years; of the best paying
business chances that can be found for the money.
w. F. CARkUTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
octl7.1
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Rooms to Let.

I AESlRABLE rooms, single or in suites, ,furnishes
~ or unturnished aS I73 STATE ST.
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For sale

A GOOD Place for business a carpenters shop
IA occupied by joel Whitney on Temple st.
Call at W. T. HASTINGS, 1491a Exchange St.,
Portland, Maine. sepl7dtf