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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
BRIEF JOTTINCS.

The Minnehaha and Cadet collided yester-
day off their wharves but without force
enough to do any harm.
The new Grand Master of the Odd Fellows
is Freeman 7. Merrill, not 7. Freeman, as
published in yesterdays PRESS.
This evening that race on roller skates be-
tween sailors from the Swatara and Tennes
see will take place at Forest City rink.
The August meeting Of the W. c. T. U.
will be held at their headquarters, 81 Ex-
change street. ON Friday at 2.30 p. m.
Mr.. W. Fl. Woodbury., of this city, shipped
fine horse to Boston last night. This ami
NAL is PAGER, and is said to be quite fast.
Thomas n. Doutney,ss the temperance
speaker, has arrived with his family and is
at the Chase House, while the big tent is in
readiness for the meetings.
The next meeting of the Maine Central di-
rectors will be held at The Bluffs Thursday,
Aug. Goth. The hotel is becoming a very
popular place for directors meetings.
Sloop yacht Siren of Boston has arrived
here from the eastward On board are A. j.
Clark, owner, S. P, Perrin, Edward Brewer,
c. j. Means and l.. Nj. Clark.
The schooner Julia Ellen, one Of the two
vessels detained by Capt. Quigley of the Ter
ror in Liverpool harbor, is owned by Capt
Burns, her master, but halls from Portland.
The Maine State Pythian Relief Associa-
ton have not had an assessment since April
10th, five months, and but five since May
1885. 1t now numbers thirteen hundred and
sixty members.
The Yarmouth Band is to be congratulated
on its fine music last night. The selections
played in front of the PRESS office showed
careful practice and great taste in execution.
The band is an admirable organization.
Officer Sterling of the island police seized
a sail boat yesterday having the appearance
of being used as floating rum shop. The
boat belonged to Captain Charles Chase of
this city who let it to parties whom he does
not know
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Rats.


The Island Daily says: San interesting
story is told by one of our cottagers of his
experience with rats During the winter
the annoying pests effected an entrance to
the cottage and in the spring and summer
became very bold. 1t was no uncommon
thing to see ten or a dozen about the prem
Uses in a day. The other morning, observing
huge rat run from his hole, the lady of the
cottage seized bottle of very strong am
monia and quickly poured the contents down
and about the hole. The rat returning,
was obliged to drag himself through the
fiery fluid, squalling fearfully as he did so.
Now comes the strangest part of the story.
Since the day the old one crawled through
the ammonia not a rat has been seen about
the cottage. Whether the burnt rodent told
his fellows and they all skipped, or whether
it was for some other reason, the fact re-
mains that they are gone''
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING.

A number of boys playing ball near the
old Fogg house off Prospect street Tuesday
found full suit of mems apparel with UNI
derwear, shaving mug and brush. They
were closely packed and secured by shawl
strap.
Last week Mr. Elijah Buzzell engaged a
young man in this city to take his kit of
joiners tools to the corner, and deposit them
at Mr.. F. Whyleys store. The lad was will
ing to do the favor without compensation
and received the basket containing the tools,
on board his wagon and proceed on his jour
ney An hour later Mr.. Buzzell called at the
store, but there was no basket or tools for
him and the conveyance had been neither
seen nor heard FROM
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FOR SALE-Valuable farm of 40 acres loca-
tons hay, orchard of 300 bearing trees, IS acres
wood land, excellent water, buildings in first class
order OF, For particulars apply to s. f. STR0UI,
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He Took an Overdose.

The papers yesterday morning announced
the death of Mr.. Frederic Barter of Ferry
Village. Mr. Barter had been subject to
attacks of nervous prostration and was suf-
feriDg from one prior to his death. His ply
stefan had given him prescription contain
ing hydrate of choral, and strict injunctions
were furnished as to the amount of the dose
to be taken, and that the medicine was to be
taken only at stated intervals. While Mrs.
Barter, the mans wife, was absent the pa
tient got out of bed and swallowed the entire
contents of the bottle, dying from the effects
of the overdose
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A SEA TRAGEDY.
What the Crew of the Conquest Say
of the Henry Woodruff.

Some time ago the PRESS gave report Oh
an alleged tragedy at sea by which the cap
tain of fishing schooner had been compellea
to shoot one or more of his crew VINO nau
mutinied when the vessel was on the Danks'
1t was rumored then that the vessel was the
schooner Henry Woodruff, large three
master, which had been fitted out by L. u
Willard of this city. The Woodruff was
fitted up for 5000 quintals of fish, was COM
manded by Capt F. D. Hodgkins, a man "a
years of age and who weighs about 100
pounds. She had a crew of twenty men.
She is owned in Lamoine, Me, and in New
York. Nothing definite in regard to the
rumored tradegy however was known.
Tuesday the fishing schooner Conquest ar
rived at House island. The Conquest crew
were informed ON the banks that large
three-masted schooner, with full crew OF
rather more than 20 men, arrived, and was
evidently prepared for long trip, hoping
to fill the schooner. Soon after she arrived
little French schooner, with full supply
of liquor, put in an appearance, and was
visited by the crew of the schooner. They
returned to their vessel badly intoxicated,
fighting crazy, and with plenty of liquor be-
side. They were at once involved in row
with their captain, refusing to do duty.
Finally the sailors advanced on the captain
to throw him overheard. The captain made
good resistance He shot one man dead
and hit two others. Other reports say he
killed them. The crew drove the captain
below and battened down the matches. They
then made sail and headed for the coast of
Cape Race, and, it is believed, went down.
The description given by the crew of the
Conquest of the schooner on board which
| the mutiny occurred is good description of
| the Henry Woodruff. Other versions of the
| story of the mutiny are that the captain was
at bay in the cabin when the schooner was
headed toward the land, and that three
bodies were sent in succession overheard
after the firing ceased. The captain of a
fishing schooner hailed the murderous crow
and demanded to know where they were go
ing ashore, where the captain can be
| No one seemed to be in command, and all
were drunk.
The crew of the schooner James Arm
strong will, it is expected, be able to give
the best account of the mutiny, as it is under
stood that they lay close by, but had at the
time few men on board, the greater portion
| of the crew being in the line boats.
The Conquest reports that it is very hot at
the banks. One of the crew of the schooner
Rather of Eastport, it is reported, died from
the effect of sunstroke.
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Raxard Lodge at sebago Lake.

Bayard Lodge, K. of P, of Cape Eliza
beth with their friends to the number of
about $50 spent yesterday at Sebago Lake.
The party was accompanied by Merriman's
Band and the day passed rapidly, the terrible
heat being unable to spoil the good times of
the excursionists. The younger members
and some of the older ones danced in the
pavilion while the three ball mines had their
contests which resulted in a victory for the
band over the Sentinels by a score of IL to
7, the Sentinels in turn defeating the picked
nine to /. The party returned to the city
ON the afternoon train
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Falmouth-John W. Lane to Anna W. Carlton,
land. 81.
HarpSwel-Samuel E. Smuen to Robert W.
Jack, land. 81 and other considerations.
Gray-Frank Ell. Berry to Hannah e. Gould,
land. 500.
Stephen Prescott to John w. Love, land. 81
and other considerations.
Sebago-Rufus Douglass to Charles E. Brown,
land. 800.
Charles Davis to Charles E. Brown. land. S25.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice of a Hearing.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor and
In Alderman of the City of Portland, as the
municiple officers thereof, in accordance with the
provisions of sections 55, So and ST. of chapter 8,
Of the Revised Statutes Of the State of Maine in
tend to take for public park or square, the fol-
lowing described lot or parcel of land, lying and
situated within the said City of Portland, and
bounded as f0llows:-
Northerly by the curb stone of the southerly side
of passage way, between the United States Ho-
tel and ''the Old City Hal"; easterly be the west
ery curb stone Of that part of Middle street. com
monty called and known as market Square" /;
southerly by the curb stones at the junction OF
those parts of Congress and Middle streets, COM
monty called and known as market Square;
and westerly by the easterly curb stone of that
part of Congress street commonly called and
known as market Square"
And the aforesaid Municipal officers hereby
give notice that they will meet to view the land to
be taken, and will give hearing to all parties in
terested, at the Ward Room, in "Old City Hall"
on Monday September 9th, A. D., 1886, at 3
o'clock in the afternoon, and will thereafter de-
eide whether said land shall be taken for said
public park or square.
BY order of the Mayor and Aldermen.
GEO. c. BURGESS, City Clerk.
Portland, August 10, 1886. au12d1w
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A Charitable Dove.

John d. Bibber, Esq, is the owner of a
number of hens. One of them Matched out
a brood of chickens short time ago, but
biddy did not take care of the chickens as a
good hen should. She deserted the little
ones and for three days they were left to do
the best they could. After that time it was
discovered the brood had been taken charge
of by dove from some neighboring cot, and
the little chicks are apparently well taken
care of. They are fed by the dove who also
remains with them during the night.
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Wedding.

A very pretty wedding took place at the
Bishops residence Tuesday when Mr. John
B. Boyd and Miss Mary E. Dixon were mar
ried by Rev. Father McDonough. The bride
was the recipient of many pretty and valu-
able presents from her numerous friends
who wish her joy and prosperity in her new
home
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The Deaf Mutes.

The Deaf-mutes went to Old Orchard and
had,a pleasant time yesterday. In the evening
they held a sort of love feast; old friends,
old teachers, and class mates talked of their
early school days of Gallaudet, their bene-
factor; of Clerc who came from France and
brought with him the sign language, of
Weld, Turner, Stone and the long roll OF
names that have given their life and ener-
gies to the education of the deaf
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The Scotch Night.

The Scotchmen of Portland will have
gala day tomorrow. The st. Andrews Soci-
ETY. have arranged for their annual picnic TO
Long Island during the day, and in the eve
ming will give their first grand Scotch con-
cert in Reception Hail. The Bairnsfather
Family, whose services have been secured
for the occasion. have very high reputation
and we predict for the society a crowded
house. Seats at Stockbridge's music store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
A Quick Passage.

The steam yacht Orienta of New York,
owned by Mr.. J. A. Bostwick, arrived at
Bar Harbor Monday evening, having made
the best time on record between Portland and
Bar Harbor, seven hours and flfty-one
minutes. This was great feat for the YES
sci and shows her to be a fast saler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
The Duty on Canned MackereI.

Mr. E. T. Russell, representing Boston
dealers in canned goods, appeared at the
Boston Custom House to protest against a
new construction of the law which promises
to affect his clients seriously. Considerable
quantities of canned mackerel have been of
late imported from the British Provinces on
account of the unusual scarcity of the fish in
our markets, and the duty levied has been 25
per cent. ad valorem, but it has been dis
covered that the Custom House at Portland
has been placing duty of 100 per cent. ON
these goods, taking as precedent a ruling
of the Treasury Department in regard to a
certain section of the customs regulations.
This section reads:
1885, Coverings, jars, etc., containing
extracts of meat, dutiable 100 per cent. ad
valorem."
Mr.. Russell was not prepared to state what
course would be pursued by his clients in
regard to the new ruling. He will consult
further with Alfred Windsor & Son and
other interested persons.
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CITY Government.

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held yesterday noon.
Absent, the Mayor and Alderman Sawyer.
In the absence of the Mayor Alderman
Briggs took the chair
Two insane persons were ordered sent to
the asylum.
Adjourned
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PERSON AL.

Messrs. j. B. Mason, and Maffet of the
Boston Museum Company are in town.
Lieutenant F. Nj. NJ. Beals, of the Signal
Service, is in this city inspecting the sta
ton.
The Baptist church of Melrose, Mass, has
extended call to Rev. George A. Cleveland
of North Berwick, Me.
Mr.. B. A Kinney, until recently stationed
at the U. S. Signal Office in this city has re-
turned and accepted position with the I'm
ion Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Hon. Z. B. Smalley, collector of Burling-
Vt, is stopping at the Preble, and yesterday
called on Collector Anderson at the Custom
House. He will leave for home today.i
This post office at Howard City, Michigan,
village about fifteen years old, is a Presi-
Dental office. Fl. G. Coburn, formerly of
Lincoln, Penobscot county, is postmaster.
The following were among the arrivals at
the Falmouth, yesterday: Jno. Crosby,
Minneapolis; c. A. Cantin and wife, Mon
treal; P. R. Nyler and wife, Baltimore; H.
T. Frary, Oswego, N. Y. Fl. King, Chicago,
ILL.,; E. O. Quigley Chicago, ILL.,; J. d.
Thompson, st. Louis; 81. Hayden, Jackson,
hiCu' =, W. hOWcll anu ldlHllys Hlldu6lplld,
Pa. DR.. W. B. Hopkins, Philadelphia, Pa.
E. 7. Somers and wife, Washington, D. c.;
w. II. Carpenter, Pittsburg, Pa; II. NJ.
Beach, New York; E. Rockafellow, New
York; III. B. Staples and wife, Worcester; j.
H. Vose, Boston; FL. d. Kingsbury, Boston !;
The followin were among the arrivals at
he City Hotel last night Mortimer Bishop,
New York, A. n Parmenter, New York,
Hill Call Boston, Felix Hoffman, Boston, S.
Ayman, Boston; R. F. Lombard, Boston; G.
81. Sylvester, Boston; ]. j. Phillips, Nor
folk, Va; A. L. Morse, Lynn; E. F. Hatch.
sHaverhill; VIM. Rea, Ottawa, Ont; Miss Z.
Ray, Ottawa, Ont; N Link and wife, Otta-
wa, Ont; Miss Hudson, Ottawa, Ont; G.
Brown and wife, Lewiston; V. M. Spauld-
ing, Ann Arbor, Mich; A. Baker. Boston !;
D. G. Barnum, Rochester, N. Y; VIM. A.
Shapleigh, Boston; VIM. T. Maddocks,
Southport; Howard B. Allen, Boston.
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August Vacation Trips.

The International Steamship Company
will issue excursion tickets for vacation
trips to Eastern Maine and the Provinces at
very low rates, as per advertisement. One
of the elegant steamers, the Cumberland or
State of Maine, will leave Portland every
Monday. Wednesday and Friday
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DEATHS

In this city, Aug. II. Mary W., only daughter of
Lyman M. and Mary E. Cousens, aged months.
AT Great Chebeague Island, Aug. 10, Alvah c.
son of Rowell d. and Huldah Hamilton aged 4
years months.
In Bath, Aug. 10, John. son of Edmund and
Mary A. Guynn, aged months.
In Norridgewock, July 81, Andrew Kennisson,
aged 70 years.
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Tennessee VS., Swatara,

This evening, at the Forest City Rink,
there will be another race between the tars
from the men of war, for gold medal. All
who witnessed theI first contest will wish to
see the second. Continuous music will be
furnished by two bands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12
Band Concert and Sail.

Tomorrow afternoon Chambers Band
will give concert and sail on the steamer
Forest City. The boat will leave Custom
House wharf at 2.3O o'clock for sail OF two
hours and half among the islands Of the
harbor,
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
d&w1w

BEFORE RECORDER DYER.
WRDNEsDAY.-Sarah Costello. Search and seiz-
ure, second offence; fined 500 and cost and six
months in the county jail. Appealed.
James Welch and Daniel WEIGH. Search and
seizure, second offence as to James. Each fined
800 and one-half cost and James in addition six
months in county iail RnthHannealed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-12

For the stomachs sake, a little SANFoRD's Yin
GER at this season of the year is most lmperatVey
demanded by every one, because
1t is sure to check every disturbance ol the
stomach and bowels, by whatsoever caused.
1t prevents indigestion, flatulency, ana conc
1t destroys disease germs in water drunk.
1t restores the circulation and digestion when
suspended by chil,-a cause of cholera morDuS'
1t breaks up colds and simple fevers, ana
Is sure to ward off maarial influences.
1t promotes sleep and allays nervousness.
1t is the best of travelling companions.
1t is unrivalled as summer medicine, and
Is the finest Ginger in the world.
Beware of worthless "gingers" extensively urged
by mercenary druggists on those who call for
SANFORD'S GINGER,
The Delicious Summer vi edicine.
M&ThSWnrm
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MARRIAGES.,

In this city. Aug. 10, at the Bishops residence,
by Rev. Father McDonough, John B. Boyd and
Miss Mary L. Dixon.
In Saccarappa, Aug 10, by Rev. JsColby, Cyrus
Pratt and Mrs. Lizzie Levoll, both of Westbrook.
In Eau Claire, Wiss., James E. Bridges of Du-
rand and Louise M. Eaton of Eau Claire, formerly
of Portland.
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TO The PUBLIC !!

&c has been reported to us that
Ingalls, Bros, OF Portland, have
put am article upon the market
called Oriental Nerve Food, which
it is claimed is the same as the
MOXIE. Ii does NOT contain "a
particle of Moxie and this claim
is fraudulent.
A. THOMPSON, WI. D.,
Gen. MAN. MOXie Nerve Food Co.
Lowell, Mass, Aug. Ill, 1856.
augJ1 eOd3t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For the Stomach's Sake

The distress arising from overlooking is speed-
Nv overcome by a teaspoonful Of SANFoRDs GIN
GER after hearty meal.
Dyspepsia, f1atulency, rising of food, cramps, in
digestion, sick headaches, nausea, and many ills
may be prevented by little SANFoRD's GINGER
after each meal.
SANFoRDs GINGER is a delicious combination
of Imported Ginger, Choice Anomalies, and French
Brandy, and is the finest extract of ginger ever
compounded in the history of medicine.
AS pure fruit stimulant for the aged mentally
and physically overworked, for delicate females,
especially mothers, and as a means of reforming
those addicted to an excessive use of alcoholic
stmulants, it is Invaluable.
Never travel without SANFoRD's GINGER.
SANFORD'S GINGER.
Is sold by Druggists, Grocers, and Dealers.
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PORTLAND RAILROAD.
CONGRESS- STREET STATION ROUTE.

On and after MONDAY, June 2Sth, cars
connecting with Maine Central Railroad
outward trains will leave as follows:
Leave Leave Connecting with
Boston Steamers, Post Office trains leaving Con-
Franklin Wharf, gress ST. Station at
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ENOR SALE-House in Deering, near High
Il St.; very fine view of Portland; fitted for two
families: 10 rooms, bath room and furnace; large
lot good stable, fine bargain, price $4,000. Ad-
dress J. E. D., Box 16. Harpswell Center, Maine.
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II I'VE AND LET LIVE-Old clothes made
IL to look new; clothes cleansed, dyed and re-
paired. Prices to suit the times. Orders prompt
ly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. b.
STEWART. 2o7 Federal st. 1872
7 OST-On Aug 10th, a lady's open face silver
IL watch, between B. M. depot and Custom
House Wharf, on Mary w. Libby, or possibly on
Peaks Island. By returning same to this office,
the finder will be rewarded. 12-1
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Greenwood Garden.

This afternoon, Pancquett's pretty opera
Chimes of Normandy will receive its first
presentation at the opera house, with the
following cast:
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AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-LADY AGENTS ACTUALLY
w clear $50 daily with my wonderful new
patent rubber undergarments for females; one
lady sold fifty first two hours. Address MADAM
G. I. LITTLE, lock box 443 Chicago, Ill. je11-8
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TIHE PARTY who took a vaise from the Of
IL flee of A. A. Mitchell, August 9th, will return
same with the contents which is of no use to any
one but owner will do me favor, and no ques-
tiOnS asked. A. A. MITCHELL. I'll
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NOR sAEE-Newspaper well established in
Il smart growing town, with or without office
e0uipment: rare chance for business on small
capital. For particulars address NEWSPAPER
Lock Box 259, Saccarappa, Name. 81
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NOR SALE-One of the best business chances
ID in the city; only small capital required; sit
uated on Congress street. Address or apply to
GEO HODSDON, 551 Congress st. 81
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

EOR SALE-S5o0 nice 10 room lodging
IL house inlthe centre of business full of pur-
manent dodgers the year round; the rent Is only
$33 month and the monthly rent received from
rooms is 500 monthly; present owner sells on
account of having to leave the city. JOHN w.
s. RAYMOND & co. PIT Washington St., Boston,
Mass. 81
LNOR sALE-S25OO; one of the finest lodging
IL houses in Boston, Is rooms; present owner
nine years; located in the best part of the city for
letting rooms; elegantly furnished throughout;
this is a splendid opportunity to get good home
and make good income. JOHN w. s. RAYMOND
& CO., PIT Washington street. 81
ENOR sALE-S10O0; small hotel in Boston,
E splendid stand near depots; furnished in
walnut throughout fine bar; this is a splendid
chance for smartnan to make a fortune; $4,000
people pass daily. JOHN w. S.RAYMOND & CO.,
277 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. Bill
LNOR sALE-Lodging House in the heart of
IL the city OF Boston. containing 20 well fur
nished rooms; Black Walnut, Ash and Painted
Sets, Tapestry and Wool Carpets, nearly new;
house in good repair; rent $1,000 per month.
You can make 500 per month on this house and
reserve rooms for yourself as the other 20 rooms
will let for $3.50 per week each. This Is rare
chance; come and see it. Price $3.50, easy terms
BRITAIN & PHELPS. Successors to Pond &
Britain, 339 Washington St., Boston. 31-2
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Cars will connect with all inward trains except
ing the Night Pullman
5e28dtf E. A. NEWMAN, Gen'l Manager.