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The State Board of Health.
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AUGUSTA, June 2S.-The regular quarterly
meeting of the State Board of Health was
held at the Capitol this morning. There
were present DR.. F. Fl. Gerrish, President;
DIR. A. G. Young, secretary; DR.. o. A. Horr,
DIR. J. o. Webster, and Mr.. E. G. Jordan.
The secretary made an elaborate report of
his doings in the last three months. Among
the items of particular public interest were
those relating to the investigation of cpl
denies of diphtheria. AS has been previ-
ously reported, number of cases occurred
several weeks ago at Bar Harbor All but
one of these was clearly traced to contagion,
and the spread of the disease was due to
gross carelessness largely in the holding OF a
public funeral. The authorities are now
they previously ignored, and are taking ex-
traordinary precautions.
The other epidemic occurred at Allen
Corner, in the town of Deering, and was at
tributed by the people to the emanetions
from large piggery. DIR. Young found that
though the piggery was an offence to the
it was not responsible for the
diphtheria, which, excepting the first case,
and possibly one other, was caused by con-
tagion The course of the distemper was
tracked from one indy idual to another, with
perfect distinctness, and thus was demon
strated its contagious character and the abso-
lutte necessity for the quarantining of every
case Immediately ON its detection, and for
the intelligent and thorough application of
disinfection after recovery or death.
The investigation of the Capisic Pond nui-
sance has already been described in the pa
pers of your region.
DR.. Young was chosen delegate to the con-
ference of State and Provincial boards of
health, which is to be held in Toronto, Onta-
rio, next October, and was authorized to
have printed the sanitary statutes of Maine
with.special reference to procuring from the
sanitarians, who will come from all parts of
the country to attend this meeting, their adj
vice as to the changes which are needed in
these laws. Thus it is hoped to be able to
appeal to the next legislature for alterations
which are suggested by the combined SANTA
ry wisdom of the whole nation.
A circular, containing explicit instructions
for the restoration of persons supposed to be
drowned, has recently been issued by the
Board, and will be widely distributed. 1t is
fully illustrated, and the directions can be
understood by anybody. Many valuable
lives can be saved through its means, if those
into whose hands it comes illtake pains to
learn the rules it presents.
A contribution Of money was voted to the
committee of the American
fo, fha f11rthpr
prosecution of its special and most valuable
work. The secretary was chosen the repre-
sentative of the board at the annual meeting
of the association.
A plan has been instituted for the weekly
of disease and death throughout
the State.
Various other matters were discussed at
length, and projects started which are not
sufficiently matured to warrant publicity, but
will undoubtedly result in improvement of
the sanitary condition Of the State.
Grand and Impressive Ceremonies
at ST. Joseph's Church, Lewiston.
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LEWISTON, June 2S.-The celebration of
Corpus Christi at St. Joseph's church, Rev.
7. III. Wallace pastor, was the occasion OF
most impressive and interesting ceremonies
The music, decorations, and everything con-
nected Herewith were very grand. The high
mass was celebrated by Rev. James G.
Hickey Father Wallace preached an able
and effective sermon, appropriate to the oc-
casion, explaining in eloquent words the
Catholics belief in the real pres ence. The
oIo IA .oIo
of the Blessed Sacrament, in which 200 little
children dressed in white participated
Richmond Votes for Water Works.
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RICHMOND, June 28.-The town voted to-
day to enter into contract for water for FIRE
purposes, to be furnished by system of
water works soon to be erected. A commit
tee was chosen to prepare contract and re-
port at an adjourned meeting July 1st.
A Prominent Citizen Of chesterviIIe
Dead,
SKoWHEGAN, June 28.-John B. Morrison,
aged 81 years, died at his residence in Ches-
terville last night. Three years ago he re-
celved partial sunstroke, and had been fail
ing ever since. On Friday, he had shock
of paralysis, with fatal result. The de-
ceased was a prominent educator for many
years, after which he represented his town
in the legislature several terms. He was in
strumental in locating the Normal School at
Pennington. He was prominent man and
a highly respected citizen.
Drowned While Bathing.
RocKLAND, June 2S.-Nathan, the Is
years old son Of L. r. Morse. was drowned
while bathing at Union, Saturday.
The State College commencement.
ORoNo, June 2S.-Commencement eXercis-
es at the Maine State College were continued
today. Beta Eta of Chapter Beta Eta Pi
Fraternity gave a reception and spread at
the Chapter house, and was largely attended
this afternoon This evening the Junior
prize essays was delivered The themes
sho " ed careful study and preparation. The
decolatl ms were more elaborate than the
evening. A very large audience
was in attendance. Beautiful music was
furnished by Andrews orchestra of Bangor.
Exercises at Bates College.
LEWISTON, June 2S.-The Bates Sopho-
more prize debate at Main street church took
place this afternoon and was largely attend
ed. There were five disputants on each
side and all made good arguments. This
evening the Junior exhibition occurred at
the same place. Tuesday the class day ex-
ercises will take place in the afternoon and
the concert in the evening.
Accident in a Mill.
BANGOR, June 2S.-BaXter Miles, en-
ployed in George Lewis shingle mill at
had nearly whole the left foot
taken off by a saw today.
The Dorsey Trial.
NEWPORT, r. l., June 28.-The trial of the
Dorsey case opened in the Supreme Court
this morning before Justice Durfee and asso-
ciates. The prisoners, Allan w. Dorsey
and Maria B. Dorsey, his wife, were in court,
the latter with her infant child, born in
prison. Both prisoners looked better than
when in court last. Both listened to the in