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The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
purchase by the Grand Trunk.

A Montreal despatch says: "The negotia-
tions for the purchase by the Grand Trunk
railway of the Hamilton & Northwestern
and Northern railways are nearly completed,
and will give connection with the Pacific
Junction, which runs to North Bay. on the
Canadian Pacific railroad. The upshot OF
the new purchase will be that the Grand
Trunk will build a competing line with the
Canadian Pacific to Sault Ste. Marie. Nego-
tiatiens with the Grand Trunk and the Allan
line, with view to the latter making Port
land the winter port, have been reopened
and it is likely that the difficulty between
them will be settled. The difference between
them was that, whereas the Grand Trunk
previously paid the steamers one-third rate
on through freight to England, the Allans
this year claimed one-half, but it is now
understood that they are willing to accept
the one-third, as formerly"
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

Are You Familiar with the Plans
Union. Mutual
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF PORTLAND, MET
NO you realize thar this old and sterling com.
~ pany is HOME INSTITUTION. chartered
In l848 under the laws Of Maine?
A RE you aware that this Company has paid to
N policy-hOders or their representatives more
than TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS?
TT has today more than SIX MILLION DOL
Il LARS IN ASSETS, and over THREE HUN
DRIED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN SURPLUS,
calculated by the conservative standards of Maine
and Massachusetts.
1T pays its lossespromptly. Its policies are In
Il contestable after three years.
Il managed by its Board of Directors and on
GERS, whose integrity and ability are unques-
toned.
FEyHE wise provisions of the Maine Non-tortei-
IL ture Law apply only to the policies issued by
this Company and under its workings extended
Insurance is provided for in case Of lapse.
rEIHE NEW MAINE LAW CONVERTIBLE
every desirable feature in PERFECT LIFE IN
SURANCE POLICY.
If you will send your address to the Home Of
fee, or to any of its agents, shall be glad to fur
nish full Information In regard TO the Company
and its plans.
rE,HE UNION MUTUAL appeals to residents of
a Maine for then especial patronage, because
experience, strong, financial condition, large sur
plus, equitable and attractive plans and conserya-
tive management.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. JOSIAH II. DRUMMoND, Portland. Maine,
JOHN Z. DEWITT. Portland, Maine.
HENRY G. HUTCHINs Boston, Mass.
Hon. PERCIvAL BoNNEY, Portland. Me.
Hon. MARQUIS +. KING, Portland, Me
THOMAS A. FOSTER, NJ d., Portland, Me;
HON. FRED. K. RICHARDS, Rockport, Me.
GEORGE l.. DEBLOIs, Boston, Mass
EDWARD A. MOVES, Portland, Me.
Hon. FREDERICK Robe, Gorham, Me.
FRANK K. ALLEN, Portland Me.
OFEsCERs.
JOHN &. Dewitt, President
ARTHUR l.. BATES, Secretary,
j. FRANK LANG, Asst Secretary.
THOMAS A. FOSTER. nj. d., Medical Directcr
HON. JOSIAH Il. DIUMMOND, Counsel.
BEN WILLIAMS,
Superintendent Of Agencies. Eastern cpa men
JAMES SiNkiNSON
Manager for City Agency, Portland.
nov5 eoou
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Worth Knowing.

Which life insurance company furnishes
sure protection at the lowest possible cost
and at the same time guards against possible
misfortune or inability to continue pay
ments.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, n. j., guarantees in its
contracts four tD distinct options which are
plainly and definitely stated in its policies;
First-Cash Surrender values any time
after two years premiums are paid.
Second-Cash loans to policy holders.
Extension for the full amount of
the policy till the last cent of the reserve is
used dhe time being stated in years and
days.)
Fourth-Pald-up policies. Its policies are
free from all restrictions after two years.
Having done business in Maine continuously
since 1916 we can furnish reliable testimony
from our numerous customers that the cost
of Insurance in this Old Company is as low
as the lowest. Correspondence solicited, and
full information furnished by the agents,
Aug. II. Ford, C. f. Dunlap, 2S Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
BRIEF JoTTINCs.

1t was bright and cold yesterday, with a
north wind. steadily increasing in force
The town debt of Falmouth has been can
celled
Parker g. Nagle are building a steamboat
for Charles Goodrich of Deering.
The steamer John Brooks is at the Grand
Trunk freight shed wharf, being repa ired
There is some talk of getting up dog
show in this city.
The Portland Company employees were
paid in full for December, although Christ
mas day was holiday.
Oracle Plummer, Oxford street, was struck
by sled and injured ON the head Wednes-
day.
The Dominion line steamer Toronto sailed
at o'clock this morning. She was detained
yesterday, waiting for cattle.
Attention is called to the meeting of the
Maine Commercial Travellers Association,
as per advertisement.
The high north wind, last night, fresh
from the mountains, penetrated the thickest
clothing.
Portland sportsmen have wired for ten
dozen Virginia quail, to be wintered by Mr..
George Stanwood at the Cape, and fifty doz-
en- will be sent here this winter.
There were 1900 barrels of refined sugar
arrived In Portland yesterday, the first to be
sent here under the provisions of the new
sugar Trust.
The bark Alex. Campbell, Capt. Bunker,
made the round trip from Portland to Clark S
Cove. and Baltimore and return in the quick
time Of &c days.
The Bodwell memorial button is seen on
the coat lappels of many citizens. 1t is Of
alternate stripes Of white and black, giving
the effect of granite, and is to be worn thirty
days.
The w. G. T. U. of Portland will respond
to the call of the national president. Miss
Willard, by holding a prayer meeting at
headquartesrss, from 2 to p. m. Saturday.
Friends are cordially invited to attend.
The Little Women will meet on Saturday
afternoon, at No. 100 Franklin street. A full
attendance is requested, as business connect
ed with the ball will come before the meet
ing.
Preparations are being made at the foun-
dry department of the Bath Iron Works to
cast large propeller wheel for the steamer
Winthrop. The fans of the new wheel will
be an inch and half longer than the one
now in use ON the steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Ancient Brothers Lodge.

Odd Fellows Hall was thronged last night
with people who were present to witness
the installation of officers of Ancient Broth
ers Lodge Excellent music was furnished
by the Portland Quartette and by Mr.. j. w.
Barbour and Mrs. A. +. johnson. A recita-
ton by little Miss Meserye called forth great
applause.
Deputy Grand Master Henry G. Bagley, in
behalf of the lodge, presented Mr.. G. f.
Stetson with a beautiful gold fountain pen.
Mr.. Stetson accepted the present with a
graceful speech that greatly pleased the
listeners.
The following officers conducted the in
stallation exercises:
G. M-Geo w. Goss Lewiston.
ID. q. M.-Henry c. Bagley.
G. WA. S. Kimball, Norway.
G. Sd. S. Davis.
G., It's. X. Dyer.
G.. M.-F. G. Conant, Lewiston.
G. Grey. Marion Crosey.
G.. G.-Geo. H. VIM.
r. q. M.-Freeman T. Merrill
The following were the officers installed !:
P. G.-Fred 0, Edgerly.
" G.-John Estle.
.. r. S.-Geo. f. Stetson.
p. S.-Geo. ID. Loring.
T.-Geo. f. Kenworthy, Jr.
WI. II. Dill.
C.-John 4. Palmer.
o. Coco. w. Green.
l. G.-Edwin Powers.
r. s. N. &C. Fred Berry.
l.. S. N &C. w. Burns.
r.. S. SD. w. Cole.
l.. S. S.-W. L. Smith.
Chaplain-0. p. I. Wish.
II. S. V. G.-Samuel Rowe.
l.. s. " G.-Geo. HuDtress.
After remarks by the officers, an excellent
supper was served in the banquet hall, after
which the meeting adjourned.
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Portland LIoyds.

The annual meeting of the Portland
Lloyds was held at their rooms at 3 o'clock
D. M. yesterday. The following gentlemen
were selected as advisory committee for the
ensuing year: Jacob S. Winslow, VIM. G..
Davis, Jacob Mcclellan, George E. B. Jack
son, George S. Hunt, A. A. Strout, James
Balm, Russell Lewis and r. G. Spring The
attorney, Charles w. Ford, submitted his re-
port of the financial condition of the Asso-
citation, which was accepted and ordered to
be placed on record. The affairs Of the As
ISOLATION were found to be in very good con-
dltion. The meeting adjourned without the
organization of the board, subject to the call
of the attorney. The usual dividend was
paid January /.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

VNTANTED-A gentleman Of good address.
wv who can give good references and who has
energy and perseverance; a good salary II suit
able paid weekly. Apply from 80 to $50 a. mi.
and from Y. 80 to 2.3O and {. 80 70 ID. m 10 MIR
JOHN BROWN, Tolman Place. PAS
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Badly Burned.

Yesterday morning Centre street at the
corner Of Spring, was disturbed by the cries
of an aged woman named Griffin who rush
ed into the street enveloped in flames.
While building a fire with kerosene her
clothing became ignited and unable to ex-
tinguish the flames, she ran into the street
crying for help. Mr.. John Murray threw
his coat over her and, assisted by a number
of gentlemen, extinguished the fire. DR.. c.
W. Bray was called to attend the woman
who was badly, but not fatally burned The
fire in the house was extinguished with
slight damage to property.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
SUBURBAN NEWS.


The second annual exhibition of the Var
mouth Poultry Association will he held at
Masonic Hall, January IS, 10 and 90 This
exhibition includes the towns of Yarmouth,
Freeport, Brunswick, Durham, North Var
mouth, Cumberland, Gray. Pownal, New
Gloucester and Falmouth. Prominent
breeders from different parts of the State
will have their fowls on exhibition, and
there will be fine opportunity for seeing the
best varieties of the egg-producing family.
Reduced railroad rates will be allowed on all
points between South Paris and Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

let that cold of yours run en-. You think it is a
light thing. But it may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death ITSELF
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases Of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschee's
German Syrup. If you don't know this already,
thousands and thousands of people can tell you.
They have been cured by it, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only rs cents Ask any
drnOpfqf
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Cummings & Ruffum.

Messrs. Lincoln c. Cummings and Charles
F. Buffum have formed a copartnership for
the manufacturing and dealing in lumber,
and will have their headquarters in the new
Jose building on Exchange street Mr.. Buff
fun has had long experience in the bust
ness, while Mr.. Cummings is well known to
all our business men. We have no doubt the
new firm will prove highly prosperous. as
they deserve to be.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

The regular monthly meeting of the exec
utive committee of the Woman's Auxiliary
to the Y. NJ. C. A., will be held this after
noon, at $3.50 o'clock. A full attendance is
desired, as committee will be appointed at
this meeting to nominate list of officers fol
the ensuing year. to be voted for at the an
nual meeting of Auxiliary, Jan. 3Oth.
Rev. A. X. p. Small, d. d., will lead the
Bible class at the Y. M. c. A. rooms this af-
ternoon, at 4.3O o'clock. Subject, 1.-THE null
titude fed" Matt. xiv 1921. All interest
ed in Bible study are cordially invited to at
nd
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Real Estate Transfers,

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded in the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-Isaac Emery ct al. to the Cathedral
church of st. Luke. 81 and other considerations.
considerations
Diamond Island-Henry Trefethen to E. l..
Cooling. 81 and other considerations.
Westbrook--J. c. knight to G. S. Fogg. 81
and other considerations.
Mary f. Bean to Charles j. Mcclellan Ell al 81
and other considerations.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Berlin Mills Company.

The following dispatch from Portland APP
peared in the Lewiston Journal last evening:
1t is reported here that the numbering
operations of the Berlin Mills Company at
Berlin Falls, N. H., are temporarily curtail-
ed This company carries on extensive
business operations in Maine, as is well
known, and do the largest spruce business
of any concern in this city. Their head
quarters are in Portland. A prominent
business man of this city informs me that
the curtaiment is occasioned by the death
of the owners, Mr.. Lewis Brown. 1t is said
that the company offered Mrs. Brown,
widow of the deceased $4,000 in the settle
ment of her interest in the company. 1t is
said she refuses to accept $4,000 and values
her interest at 100000. ut is whispered
that the property may be sold at auction"
says my informant.
A reporter for the PRESS was informed by
Mr.. VIM. w. Brown, of the Berlin Mills Com
pany, last evening, that there was no truth
in the above statement, and it would be seen
by the advertising columns of the PRESS
that the company had bought the interests
of both Mrs. Lewis Brown and Mrs. Geo. I.
Davis. The business is as large as it ever
has been,
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
crav,s BUSINESS College.

The fifth lecture in the course at Gray's
Portland Business College was delivered by
DR.. Thomas Hill. "Sutject, Lewis Agas-
siz." He spoke at length of his personal
"reminiscences of the great naturalist and his
force of character, presenting him as a
worthy example for the students DR.. Hill
held the close attention of the students for
nvar m hour
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

Mr.. Libby stated the facts attending the
death of Mr.. Hobson, and which led to the
assignment, and the instrument OF assign
ment, subject to.its action as to confirmation
or otherwise, was read to the meeting.
The creditors were asked to express their
views as to the best manner of liquidating
the affairs of the firm, and instruct the as
signee as to sale or lease of mill property.
The creditors subsequently organized by
choice of Ardon w. Coombs. Esq, as chair
man, and VIM. NJ. Bradley, Esq, as secreta-
ry The assignment to Mr.. Kicker was ap-
proved, and committee :of three were APP
pointed to advise with the assignee in the
administration Of the trust.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

I,0R sALE-Pony, perfectly gentle and kind,
E fit for lady or children to drive, with pony
In good condition. Apply at MARINE HOSPIT-
AL. 29-l
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uNsPEcroRsHlP OF PRISONS.
Col. n. S. osgood Declines a Re-
nomination.

Col H. S. 0sgood has sent the following let
ter to Gov Marble declining denomination
as Inspector Of Prisons and Jails;
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. A. 1888.
Hon. S. S. Marble. Gorernor Of Name;
MY Dear Sir:--In July last notlhed the late
Gov. Bodwell that / should not desire reappolnt
ment as Inspector of Prisons and Jails In FeDIu,
ary next, when my commission will expire, and !
respectfully make the same announcement 10 you
which made to your predecessor.
received my first appointment from Col DAVIS
without solicitation. and have served two terms
Is years). think that is as long rs q citizen
ought to hold position on the Boards OF any OF
our State institutions. Again, the time demanded
is more than can afford 20 give. and Tor these
reasons must decline TO be- considered q candt
date for the office. There are many good business
men 20 whom the appointment would be aceepta
Bile and you will doubtless find no difficulty ln
making a selection at once agreeable to the ndi
vidual and beneficial to the State.
Yours truly,
II. S. 0sGooD,
Inspector of Prisons an Jails.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
stevens-Crahan.

The wedding of Mr.. Edwin Stuart Stevens
to Miss Margaret Eunice Graham took place
yesterday morning at the residence OF DR.. E.
f. Vose. ON Congress street. The ceremony
was private and was performed by Rev. A,
w. Little, of St. Paups church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens left ON the noon train for
wedding trip to New York and other cities.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

Advice se EEOthers. - MRS. WINSLOW'S
fO0THING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; 1t produces natural quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub. awakes as bright as button" IL Is
very pleasant 10 taste. II soothes the child, soft
ems The gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhaa, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
lan16 FM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
a Maine Pearl Fishery.
belfast Journal..l

Mr.. Hervey last week displayed a hand
some gold bar pin set with handsome
pearl, about the size of large pea, and of a
delicate color. The pearl came from fresh
water clam and was found by man named
Brier, at the Head of the Tide. The pin
was a present to his mother. These clam
pearls are frequently found in this vicinity,
but few are so perfect as this one.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Broke His Arm.

Patrick Hoolihan, an employe OF the
Grand Trunk Road, was unloading timber
from some platform cars in the Maine Cen
trail yard, yesterday morning, and piece OF
timber fell on his arm, fracturing it,
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Liquor commissioner Howard,

An Augusta despatch to the Argus yester-
day alleged that Liquor Commissioner
Howard had been receiving commissions on
the sale of liquors in violation of law. a
Lewiston Journal reporter called Mr.. How
ards attention to the despatch ano asked
him what reply he had to make. "NoShng,
said Mr.. Howard, Except that the Argus is
living"
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
The New Theatre.

We are glad to hear there is. now every
probability that the new theatre, which will
have its orchestra and parquet on the ground
floor, will become reality, and that by
next winter we may hope to see it in opera
ton. Gentlemen have the matter in hand
who will carry out the proposed plan.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Wolf Robes.

A wolf robe is necessity for all people
when they go slelghing as well as when they
go driving in carriages at this season. L. j.
Carney & Co., the wholesale saddlery deal
ers, No. 2S Market Square, are going to sell
out the balance of their wholesale stock at
cost. Call and see them.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Jan. A. by Rev. E. S. Stackpole,
George E. Morton and Miss Gertrude E. Lord,
both of Portland
In Limington, Dec. "a Edwin Small of Cornish
and Miss Nellie +. Bracket of Limlngton.
In Saco. Dec. 25, John Ii. Merrill, and Miss
Martha j. Ciey.
In Sanford, Dec. 21 Samuel Needham and Miss
Lizzie Smith.
In Keazer Falls, Dec. 81 Hubert f. Fitch, Md,
of Brown6eld, and Miss Fannie A. Pattee OF Keaz-
er Falls.
In Biddeford, Jan. A, VIM. i. Gordon of Dayton
and Miss Kezia Ii. Emery + BiddefOrd,
In Baldwin, Dec 20, Ralph l.. Hubbard and
Lydia E. Cram, both of Hiram
In Hanover, Dec. 20, James @. Dill ard Jennie
Barker.
In Paris, Dec. 49, L. Ellsworth Thayer and Jen-
ME b. Dean.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

Yesterday was the last day for appeal from
the decision of the Commissioners, laying
out ferry landing at Portland Pier for use
of the public between Portland and South
Portland. As no appeal was made, the de-
cision will be in force
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

81 have had troublesome cough for more
than FIVE years, and have had the advice of three
OF the most skilled physicians; but found moth
ing to relieve and cure me till l used Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam Mrs. George Robbins,
Riverside Me-" Trial size 10 cents.
inn2 eOuNMlN
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
DEATHS.

In Norway. Dec. 20, Walter S. Abbott, aged As
years mouth
In springvale, Dec. %, Miss Annie Yeaton, aged
% years.
LII Wells, Dec. 20, Abbe, wife of Joseph Little
field aged about rs years.
tlefeld. aged &c years
In Saco, Dec. 81, James r. Foss, aged 56 years
ii months.
In Saco, Dec. 81, Mrs. Sarah A. II. Written,
aged GO years months.
In VAUDEVILLE. Dec. 81 Mrs. Abbie NJ Condor,
AGED % wears
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

"Thy old groans ring yet in my ancient
ears,"-the groans of women who do not use
Index Soap.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
Rheumatism

According to recent investigation, is caused by
excess of Tactic acid in the blood. This acid at
tacks the brous tissues particularly in the joints
and thus causes the local manifestations of the
disease-pains and aches in the back and sholders,
and in the joints at the knees ankles, hips and
wrists. Thousands of people have found in
Hoods Sarsaparilla positive and permanent cure
for rheumatism. This medicine, by its purifying
and vitalizing action, neutralizes the acidity Of
the blood and also builds up and strengthens the
whole body.
81 was laid up for six months with rheumatism,
and used many kinds of medicines without good
results, till one OF my neighbors told me to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. When l had used half a
bottle felt better, and after taking two bottles
think am entirely cured / have not had an at
tack of rheumatism since taking Hoods Sarsapar
illa." EUGENE ii. DIXON, Rossville, Staten
Island.
Hoods Sarsapari!Ia
Sold by all druggists. 81 !, six for So. Prepared
only by c. /. HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
ian1 dNWlVnrn
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06

If your complaint is want of appetite, try half
winegass of Angosturn Bitters half an hour
before dinner. Beware of counterfeits. Ask
your grocer or druggist for the genuine article,
manufactured by DR.. >. 6. b. Siegert Sons.
lam eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.


THURsDAy-United States VS.. jesse j. Wheel
pck. Plea nolo contendere. Sentenced 10 pay a
fine of $50 and costs.
Bird, District Attorney Lunt.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
BUSINESS CARDS.

EN0R sALE-Near Park Square and Common,
I smartest boarding and lodging house in city;
ldteen well furnished rooms; nice dining room;
feeding $50 daily, net weekly profit so dollars :
this Is no hImbug and TO a smart man and wife
VIII prove itself a bonanza. For further partlcu-
ton. 201
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-06
e. s. HAMLEN & co.
Meeting of the Creditors in Portland
Yesterday

The meeting of the creditors Of +. 5,
Hamlen g. Co., was held at the Office of Sy-
monds & Libby, in this city yesterday after
noon, at o'clock. Hon. c. f. Libby made a
full statement of the situation OF the firm
showing its assets and liabilities, absolute
and contingent
The firm of E. S. Hamlen g. Co., has been
carrying on two kinds of business, in dis
tinct establishments. The cooperage busi-
ness on Richardson's wharf in this city, and
the manufacturing of long and short lumber
at mills in Saco and BiddefOrd
The seasons business at the Saco mills Is
about closed, and the balance sheet shows
profit of between $1,000 and $4,000. Stock on
hand is sufficient to take care of its outstand-
inc liabilities. The SaGo and Biddeford prop
erty is owned by E. S. Hamlen & Co., free OF
incumbrance, except the claim of the Bidde-
ford Savings Bank for $4,000, which is to
be taken care of by the purchaser OF the
Saco mill, which has been sold. Deducting
this mill, the balance of the Saco River pro-
perty stands on their books to date at $685.
O2223.
The following statement of assets and LA
bilities of the Portland business, is shown
by the books
Bills payable. .......... SIS, b9b.N
Less accommodation pa
per'''' -,o----S 69.27402
Other paper TO pay............... 32,750.54
Accounts payable I0,129.57
s112,154ls
fF smP1tb loan loss on a00Oa"' " - $4,000
$117,654.13
Contingent liability on business paper
discounted. ..................,....'.. oz,i4ool
ASSETS.
Machinery and fxtures.:S 9,S36.O4
Stock, manufactured and
manufactured. ....... 23,1S9.6I
Coopers' tools ..........- SILL
Accounts (good)'..:...... l5,l09Il
Accounts (doubtuD $50. b,tOl.45
Corporation stocks l,2Oo.oO
Saco and Biddeford prop