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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
HE is AN ATHEIST.
Rev. Or. Bray Deposed From the Min
istry as His Own Request.

ST. LOUIS, No., April 26.-Rev Dr. Henry
L. Bray, an Episcopalian minister, was yes
terday deposed from the ministry at his own
request, by Bishop Tuttle. To a reporter
who interviewed him, DR.. Bray said: "a
great many think my course an astonishing
and shocking one. but my views are simply
those held by the Broad Church of England,
which is most potent factor in the Episco-
palian religion. There are many who hold
similar views, but are notcourageous enough
to avow them"
What do you believe, Dr. BrayP" asked
the reporter.
II will answer that question thus OF one
thing / am satisfied. namely, that God fills
the universe. If God is not everywhere.
then you have something greater than God,
than God is to acknowledge that there is no
God. am an atheist and that is all l am. j
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
THE BOOMERS HUNGRY AND DIRTY.
Water Very Scarce Article In the
Newly Opened Land.
Monumental Prices Paid for Bread
and Common Crackers.
The Government Calls the Official
squatters to Account.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April pa Star spec
ial from Guthrie, via rail to Arkansas City,
says: "The facilities for getting news are
no better than they were two days ago. All
matter has to be sent by messenger to Ar
kansas City. The best time from here there
is eight hours. Provisions continue scarce.
One man has sold 80 barrels of bread, five
cent loayes selling at 15 cents or two for a
quarter. The supply than ran out. People
are willing to pay exorbitant prices. Crack
ers have found ready sale at dollar and a
half per pound. One grocer announced that
he had given $50 for the privilege of break
ing open the car which contained his stock.
He soon made it up. Inconvenience caused
by the blockade of freight is beyond compu-
tation and 1t gets worse instead of better.
Freight express and baggage increase with
each train and the lack Of help prevents
prompt distribution. The water continues
scearce but before the end of the week wells
will be sunk. Every train takes out large
numbers of dissatisfied settlers and every
train brings mas many more, making little
change in the actual number here. The lot
question continues the all important one.
The class of men on the ground before the
hour of opening and who are standing to-
gether will be hard to oust from the lots. but
the people are determined. The order here
is phenomenal. No whiskey is to be
bought.
"A gentleman now speculating on lots has
the promise of the agency of one Eastern
brewer for the entire territory. He Is bank
ing on his great profits. The sun is very hot
and where the sod is spaded or plowed up
the soil is mealy and blows in every direc-
ti0n. Prominent citizens are dirty, the
scarcity of water preventing cleanliness.
Citizens meetings are held three times day
The collision north of Steward caused by an
operators careessness has made the Santa
Fe very cautious. The wreck from accounts
of eye witnesses was much worse than re-
ported Both engines were terribly
smashed up and two full cars of cattle got
away and were lost in the timber land. The
half mile Of track built around the wreck is
still used. The number of settlers on the
Cherokee strip is exaggerated. Only a few
are camping there and it will take Captain
Hayes a short time to clear up the strip. The
demand for its opening is pressing and it is
the belief that this year will witness its set
tlementv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
IN CROWDED NEW YORK,
Arrangements for the Centennial
Approaching Completion.

New YORK, April 25.-Preparations for
the reception Of visitors attending the CEN
tennial are being rapidly pushed forward.
The hotels are already filled, and thousand
applications for accommodations are in the
hands of the hotel keepers committee. II
possible, the applicants will be furnished
with quarters at boarding houses and dwell
ings that have some room to spare. Every
facility for sightseeing will be afforded Wis
itors. Many summer resorts that do not
open the regular season for month vet are
making preparations to accommodate all
who come. The triumphal arches under
which the parade will pass are rapidly ap-
proacniDg completion, and all along the
route immense stands have been erected at
numerous points, calculated to hold thous-
ands OF people. By Saturday night it is be-
lleved everything will be in readiness, and
the city will present an appearance never be-
fore equalled by any city In the Union.
The members of the diplomatic corps are
committees and will attend neither the ball
nor banquet.
The Tribune says the 16 ladies offlcially
appointed to dance the quardrille az the CEN
tennial ball are Mrs. Benjamin Harrison,
Mrs. Levi p. Morton, Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land, Mrs. Oracle King, Mrs. Alex Van
Rensselaer,, Mrs. w. Bayard Cutting,
Mrs. William Astor, Miss Cora Livingston,
Mrs. Newbold Morris, Mrs. Elbridge L. Ger
ry, Miss Louisa Lee Schuyler, Mrs. Bu-
chanan Winthrop, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish.
Mrs. William Joy, Mrs. S. v. II. Cruger,
Mrs, Alexander s. Wabh
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The contract for furnishing 400 barrels OF
Portland cement to the light house board to
be used in building the new light houses at
Lubec NarrOws. one at Frenchman's Bay
and one at Long Island, Boston harbor, near
Moon Island, has been awarded to w. Z.
The schooner John S. Moulton, Thomas
w. Cole, master, with log wood from Jamai-
ca for New York, which was reported aDan-
doned off the Florida coast inthe late great
storm was built in Addison, Me-, In 1860 and
rebuilt at Shulee, N. s., In 1889 one MAS was
formerly owned BY Capt. VIM. Mitchell: The
appraised value was 5000: the administra-
tor sold the vessel about year ago to the
present owners for S5110. At the time OF her
loss she was owned 9-16 by the captain and
1-16 by A. l.. Harman OF Mach hiasport In
Perry, Inglee & Co., 3-32; John Shaw, 2-32
and est Of G. Perry, John Inglee and 5. M.
HOlWav 1-30 each.
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JUSTICE WILL BE DONE.
The Government Promptly Calls Its


WASHINGTON, April 25.-Immediateiy up
on receipt here of the press report that Igoy-
ernment officials and others temporarily in
the government employ in Oklahoma had
used their authority as such officials to Sc
cure prior rights in the lands in the terrific
ry in disregard of the rights of others, the
President and Secretary Noble telegraphed
the special agents of the department now
in the territory to make thorough and
prompt Investigation of the facts in the case
and on its completion Immediately notify the
Secretary of their findings. This report is
expected this week. In speaking of the
matter today, Secretary Noble said that not
the least shadow of injustice to settlers in
Oklahoma would be tolerated for moment
and as soon as the facts in the case were as
certained If the officials were found to be
implicated in any attempt of doing wrong,
the action of the government in the matter
would be be prompt and decisive.
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THE RELIEF CORPS.
Its Members observe Fast Day and
t Elect Officers.

DEXTER, April 25.-The State convention
of the Relief Corps had an enthusiastic ses-
sion today. Fast Day was observed. the
ladies attending church services and march
ing in body from the hail. These officers
were elected:
President Mrs. Grace Z. Howe, Lewiston.
Vice President-Mrs. Elvina Lane, Dexter
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Corthell, Rock
port.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. 0. BagIey. Lewiston.
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Belfast Diminishing Fleet Of Coast
Ing Vessels.

Belfast is slowly but surely losing its feet
of fine coasting vessls. II now has but 1.
three-masters left. namely Fannie A. Cor
ham, Nellie 5. Pickering. VIM. Frederick
Welaka, Meyer & Muller, John @. Smith,
Penobscot, Charlotte L. Sibley. St. Johns,
Charlie Bucki, Prescott Hazeltlne and Flora
Condor. Many of these are old and must
soon drop out. The Prescott Hazeltine,
which is still doing good service, was Duiis
built In Belfast. The Palatka, recently lost,
was the last Of the home vessels built, and
fha lorOaSt
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BOTH sRAvE AND GENEROUS.
The Missouri's Officers Remember
the Danmark's Passengers.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-Capt. Hamil-
ton Murrell, as an expression of his thanks
for the honors conferred upon him since his
arrival in this city, gave reception to the
public on board the Missouri, between and
II O'Clock today. In the three hours an un-
ceasing line of men, women and children
passed by the gallant captain, who heartily
grasped the hand of each. The captains
last day in port was signalized by generous
mark OF sentiment on the part of himself
and the officers of the Missouri, they con-
al fund raised for them to the rescued pas
seDgers Of the Danmark, who lost nearly all
they had in the world by the sinking of the
steamer. The portion the crew was to have
received will be distributed to them.
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cANADA's LIABILITY
For the Loss to the Owner of the
American Ship Brldgewater.

OTTAWA. Ont. April 25-John H. Allen,
one of the owners of the American ship
BIidgewater, seized by Canadian customs
officials at Shelburn, and detained 81 days,
is here pressing his claim for damages. He
originally sought compensation to the extent
of $4,000. He came here direct from Wash
ington. where he had an interview with the
Secretary of State. He said today: "The
government wish me to accept fat enabling
me to prove damages in the exchequer court.
will not accept it, The seizure is now an
international questional, and is the subject
of diplomatic correspondence" Allen says
he will secure at least $4,000 damages, the
amount he would be entitled to under the
treaty between the nations, unless prompt
settlement is effected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
NO MANIFESTO YET
The Affairs Of the Banishished idol
of the Boulevar rds

LONDON, April 25.-In an interview today
General Boulanger denied the report that he
would Immediately issue manifesto ex-
planning his intentions, and stated that as
yet he had not thought of doing so.
1t is reported the French government will
arrestany one found leaving the country
with letters for Boulanger. on the ground of
breach Of the postal monopoly.
Dix-Neuvieme Steele says the Senate COM
mission conducting Gen. Boulanger's trial
has receipts forlmoney given to him in consid
Grafton OF certain services to be rendered in
the event of his becoming president. A
state official today testified that he had seen
similar documents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Oppressed Laborers strike

IFdIIuIHBIUH OnTOnICIt.I
The latest strike is "cider strike" which
occurred in mill in the northern part of the
town Saturday. The proprietor Of the mill
was out Of town, and the mill hands, FIVE or
six in number, shut the mill down and re-
fused to raise the gate until some cider wa.
given them, After parleying with the hands
some time the clerk finally trotted out the
cider, and the wheel moved as usual
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26

A Head of Division dismissed.
Hon. John Ellis Dead. .

WASHINGTON, April 25.-George w. Gitt,
chief of division in the pension office, has
been dismissed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
No Scandal In Judge waIton's Court.

Judge Walton, last week, severely repri
manded woman witness in the case of Hall
VS.. Bartlett. She volunteered the statement
that the plaintiff was drunk on a certain oc-
casion. She was not asked the question.
spreading scandal and ought TO be punished
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
PORTLAND, MAINE. FRIDAY MORNING,

sulting in the destruction of the Canadian
Pacific depot, freight house. engine house,
one engine, two passenger cars and eight
freight cars, most of which were loaded.
Senezac's large general store, two hotels and
posed to have originated in the railroad
woodshed, and as the village is without
fire engine, the buildings were at the mercy
OF the flames. The loss is not known defin-
lite, but is very heavy, in the neighborhood
probably of $4,000 II. u.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
NATIONAL REFoRMERs.
Sunday Rest, Divorce Laws and the
Public School Question.

PITrsBURG, Pa, April 25.-At today's ses-
sion of the National Reform Association.
DIR. Stevenson read number Of resolutions
prepared by the committee appointed for the
purpose. The position of the association in
regard to God and the constitution of the
oath as used in court and the inculcation Of
Christian principles in the public schools
was given. A national divorce law was
urged and it was declared that the law of
the ministry in the solemnization of mar
riages when the two conflict. The prospects
Of a national Sabbath rest law, and the
action already taken by railroads and other
organizations in giving Sunday rest to en-
ployes were mentioned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26

Earned runs -Presumpscots, o Colbys, A. Two
base hts--Wagg, Foster Bachelder, Elkins, VIII
son. Three base hit-Parsons. Sacrifice hits
Gilmore, Roberts, Foster. Webb. Bases on balls
-Presnmpscots, z COlbys. 8. Hit by pitched
ball. -Presumpscots, 2 Colbys. !. First base on
~Presumpscots. 4; Colbys, 8. Wild pitches
Parsons, ] Webb, ". Passed balls-Foster, g;
Harmon, 5. Double play-Elkins and Campbell.
Left on bases-Presumpscots. Is: Colbys, 8.
Time Of game-2h. 40m. Umplre-Flanerty.
BowDoINs, 6; sAcos. 3.
Especial to the Press.1
SAco, April 25.-The BOwdoins and Saco
mines crossed bats here today. The game
was very close and interesting one. charae-
terized by several brilliant plays. Follow
ing is the score.
BowDoTNs.
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The Lasters, Union.

BosToN, April 25.-The convention of the
New England Lasters' Protective Union
today voted to make the organization nation
al. retaining the old name. w. III. Marden OF
Stoneham was elected general treasurer and
Edward l.. Daley Of Lynn, general secreta-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26

On April 23d Mrs. II. K. Graffam, Of Steep
Falls, gave birth to fine boy weighing III
pounds.
w. G. Coombs the well known expert Au-
burn blacksmith and horse shoer, has de
cided to set up again In the business In New
Gloucester Mr.. CoOmbs came to the con-
clusion, several months ago. that he had
he accordingly sold out his business to Mr..
Frank Croker, but this spring his old time
eagerness to be doing something has lab0red
with him and has been successful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26

Mr. H. G. James OF Waterville has named
claims the following names for some of his
colts and horses as follows: Lady MARY
gray mare, foaled in 1875. Rachel, bay mare
foaled in 1875. Brdena, bay filly, foaled in
1888. Cleo, gray filly, foaled in 1883, and
Maud NJ, 2364.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
MAIN e..
saco 8 Home for Aged women.

Saco's Home for Aged Women.
SAco, April 25-The annual meeting of
the Wardwel Home was held today. The
Lydia Clapp bequest of $6,7S5 and real
estate in Dorchester, Mass, valued at $1,000
have been turned over to the city. There is
good prospect of an old ladies' home being
built here this year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
ARoosrooK COUNTY

One Of the great events to take place In
Presque Isle In June will be the Odd Fell
lows Field Day and Encampment. 1t Is ex-
peeted that all the lodges OF that county and
In the neighboring provinces will partiei-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Buried Under difficulties.

DOVER, N. H.. April 25.-At the funeral
of Mrs. ID. G. NJ Pierce, the big woman, this
afternoon, it took eight persons to put her in
the casket. All the trimmings and handles
had to be taken off to get it out of DOORS
The body was placed in Gen. Hoitt's tomb.
No compartment was large enough for it.
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To Vote on Prohibition.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 25.--The House
has voted to recede from its former vote and
concur with the Senate in submitting to the
people prohibitory amendment. The vote
stood. yeas 1873, nays So; just one more than
the necessary two thirds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Forest Fire subdued

PArcHoGUE, L. l., April pa fierce for
est fire, raging in the neighborhood of Cen
tral Islip and Smithtown for the past 12
hours was subdued this morning. Loss
$4,000
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Mean daily ther..50.5 Max. vel. wind..... SO
Maximum ther.. $40 Total precip....-. %
Minimum ther..
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(April 20, 1889, 8.0O:P. M.
Observations taken at the same moment Of time
at all stations
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Disastrous Fire at stanbrIdge.

ST. ALBANs, VT, April 25.-Stanbridge.
P. O., just across the line was visited by a
very disastrous fire early this morning re.
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ELLSWORTH, April 25.-In the case of
State VS.. Collins after a plea of two hours by
Hon. A. p. Wiswell, for the defence and Of
two and half hours by Attorney General
Littlefeld for the State, Judge Peters briefly
charged the jury and they retired last eve
ming at 9.25. After being out three-fourths
of an hour they brought in verdict of
guilty of manslaughter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Fast Day in Augusta.

AUGUSTA, April 25-The day passed very
quietly. Union fast day services were held
in the forenoon and quite an exciting game
OF ball was played between the Printers
and Cushnocs mines. Sam Small lectured
in the evening to crowded house
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Gathering Them In.

NEW YORK, April 25.-In view of the ap-
preaching centennial, and in accordance
with the order Of Inspector Byrnes, the de-
tectives last night gathered in about fifty
burglars, sneak thieves, pick-pockets, etc.
The prisoners are all held for examination.
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the STATE.
ANpRoscoaaIN COUNTY

1t Is estimated that 7O,500.O08 logs viii
come down the Androscoggin river this sea
Co., Chisholm, etc.,l %, 900, 900; Berlin Mills
Co., 1000. 600; Androscoggin Water Power
Co., 100000; Record. 100000; Staples,
100000. With the logs there will be about
1000 cords of pulp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
A safe House to Live In.


The house that Jason Bills OF Hope 0ccu-
pies has quite a remarkable record. 1t has
not had death in it for the last IS years, If
n ever had
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
1kE WEAT HER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
April %, 1889. pm.
Indications for the next "a hours for
New England are rain and colder weather,
except in Northern Maine, stationary tenn
perature, southerly winds shifting to west
erly.
Cautionary signals displayed on the At
lantic coast from Norfolk Section to East
port.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, April 20, 1882
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Samuel RicIeout

CALAIS April 25.-Samuel Rideout, active
ly engaged in business up to 1880, and a
prominent Republican politician, died of
pneumonia this morning after brief ILL
ness, aged &c. He leaves wife and four
childred
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Earned runs .-Bowdolns, 2; saeos, 1. Two base
nls-L. s.L. Murphy. Three base hiis-A; Murphy
Passed balls-A. Murphy (2), Johnston (2l, Fish
ql; Wild pitehes-Ladd t2l. Hit BY pitched
ball-Thompson. Bases on balls-BowdOins, 2.
Time Of garne-1h. som. Umpire-Sands Of saeo.
PEAKS ISLANDS, 25; EAST DEERINes. 8.
The ball game at Peaks Island, yesterday
afternoon, was witnessed by large crowd.
and resulted as follows:
Innings. 2 5 s
Peaks Island. ......3 O1O 3 % 3 x-2s
East Deering.......0 2 0 / i-s
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
40 Pittsbarg.
Innings .........1 2 3 A 6 80
cSiess1ss'.........d ccSliiisSSss. g
Base hits PittsbSEgs, :ehlc@gos, 70. Errors
and Miller, Gumbert and Flint
"A Indianapolis
Innlngs.........1 9 So
fHsTsIa%S;i fnSIsnsScii;...S @ ] i4 i9
Base hlts-Cleveiands, 0; Indianapolls,7 2. Er-
Cleyeands Indianapolis y; ss.ssrlss- e,s
A Neg York
Innings........I 2 3 a g SO
BostOnsl BBsT ns'.s..,....1 ,........1 9 Y-io
Base hits-New yorks, IS; Bostons, 10. Errors
-NewlNOrks. o; BOstOns, 10. BatterieS-Tit-
comb and W. Brown Madden, Cancel and Kelly.
The Washington Philadelphia game was post.
poned by rain.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION GAMES.
AT Kansas City-Kansas Citys, i6; LouisyllIes,
AT Brooklyn -Brooklyns, o; Columbus, o;
called on account Of darkness.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, 10; Cincunatis, 5.
NOTES
The Frankllns beat the East Deerings In
the morning Of Fast Day. "a to 9; and in the
afternoon beat picked nine, IA 70 IL
The Grays defeated the Shaws yesterday,
i2 TO s. The features Of the game were the
batting of Erskine and the playing Of Rob
lnson at short; the first base play Of Hamil-
ton also was fine.
The YarmOuths defeated the Freeports
yesterday, TO 1.
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Tho Commercial Centre of the state.

Bangor lately received lot of Holsters
from Eastport via Portland..::
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The Roothbay RaIIroad
Guilty of MansIauehtey

BooTHBAY, April 25.-The Boothbay
Railroad Company began:the survey of their
road to the Knox & Lincoln Railroad today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26

@. +. Drake of Lewiston, Me-, has named
a cigar, manufactured by him, Glenarm, for
his, popular stallion, record 2233.-Mirror
and Farmer.
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Prohibition Works Well,

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The Secretary of
the Interior has received the following tele-
gram dated today, from special agents of the
department at Guthrie, Oklahoma:
Everything here is in quiet condition.
The exclusion of liquor has given us peace
full and orderly community. The land Office
is moving smoothly and the Washington
force is invaluable"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
Six Men Reported Shot.

LISBON, Oklahoma, April 25.-Last night
anegro reported that four companions in a
colony 10 miles southwest had desperate
fight with rival claimants and were reported
shot. A deputy was sent. Two men are
reported dead. having been shot last night
ON CLAIMS four miles east. A messenger
came for help TO bury them.
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Mr.. RIaIne,s Health.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Secretary Blaine
was indisposed yesterday. but is feeling
much better today, but owing to the inclem-
ent weather which prevails, he deemed it
imprudent to go to the State Department
this morning For this reason the presenta-
tion of the new British minister to the Presi-
dent was deferred
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THE poRTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME.
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