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The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
GENERAL NEWS.

President aud Mrs. Harrison gave din
nsr to members of the Cabinet last evening.
Twelve men were killed at the Utica mine
St Andreas, CAL. Monday, by the fall of
bucket, distance of AGO feet.
Secretary Window has fixed the salary of
Miss Phoebe COusens, secretary of the
board Of lady managers Of the Worlds Fair
at $4,000 year.
The Westville steam saw mill az Westyille
Conn.,, owne1 by l.. B. Cheney, was burned
early yesterday morning. Loss, $1,000; no
insurance.
The Lynn (Mass.l aldermen have refused,
to 4, to grant CiCy Marshal Hill public
hearing in reference to the charge of embez-
Element made by Mayor Fogg before cleo
tion.
James d. Kinsley, formerly member of
the Boston wool firm Of Straus, Kinsley &
Co., has been arrested on a charge of misap-
prnpriatng $4,000 of the firms money. He
has been released on bail.
Andrew j. barley. of the Waverly House,
Lowell. Mass, and Orrin ii. Williams OF tne
Middlesex Tavern, were fined $500 apiece IN
the Lowell police court yesterday, ior safes
of liquor in September, on sp0tter evidence.
This will probably stimulate the spoilers to
bring In many other old cases for trial.
The National Life Insurance Company OF
Montpelier. VT. at its ANNUAL meeting elect
ed the following directors: Ex-Governor
Paul Dillingham;, Charles Dewey, President
W. Fl. III. Bingham, George ", heed, %. 0.
Denison. Edward Dewey, p; p. Pitkin, Fred
K Smith, J. 9. Houghtqn. James L. Phelps.
w. G. Veazey, Levi K. Fuller,
The annual meeting Of the directors Of the
Lampson Automatic Heel Furnishing Ma
chine Company was held in Manchester, N.
d., yesterday. and the fol owing officers
elected: q. B Fairbanks, president; IL. H.
A. Tageart of Goffst0wn, clerk; G. e. Mutt
| Of aoffstown, A. Fl. Whittsn of Lynn, Mass.
| ii. b. Fairbanks and Ii. II. Dustin Of Man
| chester, directors.
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what the london papers Saw.

LONDON. January 6-CommeDting on the
BehriDg Sea question, the Post says: "En-
glishmen can afford to treat with indiff-r-
ence the tactics Of the Blaine wire ,.uliers.
We give Americans the credit that they will
not allow any politicians to goad England in
TO quarrel which, whatever its issue, will
be disastrous to all concerned"
The News says: "Blaine's proposal to ar
bitrate the matter on conditions seems rea-
sonable enough"
The Chronicle says: "Blaine Is too clevsr
TO provoke hostilities between the Two coun-
tries. The latest dispatches show the situa-
on to be somewhat improved"
The Telegraph says: mo arbiter would
listen for an hour to the American claims.
Blaine's eloquence, acuteuess, industry and
party craft are absolutely unrivalled. but he
has not even been suspected of having any
fixed principles to guide him while In power.
Although he twists the lions tail and airts
with free trade in order TO catch the Irish
and Southern vote he will lose the presiden-
cy because the people will not confde their
destinies to mere partisan, however bril-
liant"
The Times says: ''Sir Henry Elliott ar
rived at a conclusion on the subject so dis
tasteful to Blaine that Congress was not al
lowed to see it. Nevertheless it is probable
that Elliott's examination of the whole casr
Is more trustworthy and Ineligible guide
than Blaine's lengthy dispatches"
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A MARITIME FIELD DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The Tonnage 6IIi Is Now on the Car
pet-Arthur seWaIi Not sanguine.
william Edward Gould has Some
Powerful Friends at Least at Work.
Hon. Wilbur r. Lunt May Capture a
First Class Prize.
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& WASHINGTON, January 6.-If political In
fuence can help William E. Gould he may
entertain hopes Of pardon or commuta-
tion of sentence. When Messrs. Little.
Tucker and Strout were here they made the
strongest possible presentation of whatever
they had to urge in Mr.. Gould's favor In
addition to this Mr.. Blaine and Senators
Hale and Frye Joined with them In urging
the pardon and went with them to labor
with the Attorney General and President
Harrison. In opposition to this array of In
flnence few protests have found their way to
Washington as yet. The Portland gentle
men went home hopeful Of securing com-
mutation of sentence If not full pardon.
1t is reported here that Wilbur F. Lunt Of
Portland, Is likely to be appointed as one OF
the board of United States customs apprais-
srs at a salary of $500 a year.
The tonnage bill came up in the House to-
day and Is the continuing order OF business.
Arthur Sewall Is here eagerly watching its
progress. He finds little encouragement In
the attitude of his Democratic brethren, but
enough of them may help the bill to offset
the Western Republicans who will oppose.
just how manv of these Republicans there
will be 1t Is difficult TO say. Before election
when they were about to face their constit-
uents there would have been good number.
Perhaps now there may be less. The friends
of the Dill are hoping that there may be.
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ALL READY.
The Skies at Augusta We're Gloomy
Yesterday.
But the New Legislators Found the
State House.
A Generally Quiet Day, but Council.
lOrs Are Busy.
Both Houses Choose Their Officers
in Caucus-Sketches Of the
Candidates.


[Spscial to the Press.1
AUGUSTA, January 6-The skies did not
smile upon the Maine legislators as they
alighted from the trains today, but that did
not seem to depress the spirits Of the men
who will sit in the reconstructed state honse
and do the work of law-making this year.
On all sides today have been heard the
greetings of old friends and the introduc-
tions of new members. The Augusta House,
as is usual, has been the centre Of interest
Here, all day long, in the office aud corrl-
dors, animated groups have talked of the
composition of the next council. while the
friends of Messrs Cotton and Swasey, whose
candidacy for the House clerkship was set
tied by tonight's canvass, were hard at work.
The Next Council.
1t has been good many years since so
much doubt has existed as to who would be
the adviserc of the governor. The nomina
tions for the council will be made at the eau
Gus for state officers tomorrow night. 1t Is
customary for the delegations from the
counties entitled to nominate councillors to
select their men, who are then endorsed by
the general caucus. Should the members
from any county find 1t impossible to agree,
the general caucus must take hold and settle
the matter fer them. This seems likely to
happen in one or more instances this year
From this time until the caucus tomorrow,
the friends of the Republican candidates
will 90 the liveliest kind of lively work.
The counties entitled this year to select
councillors are York, Cumberland, Andr0s-
coggin. Kennebec, Hancock. Penobscot and
Washington. In York county, Councillor
Bracket l. "a candidate for reelection, and
he is the only member of the old council who
Is in the field for the new Against him, as
compttst rs, are mentioned Messrs. F. NJ,
Berwick. Mr.. George Goodwin Is also men
toned.
From Cumberland county. Hon. James P.
Baxter and Hon. NJ. +. King are In the field
as successors to Hon. Tobias Lord, who re-
tires. Mr.. King has been here today. The
result In this coDte Is wrapped 10 mystery,
which, at this writing, seems to be impene-
trable.
The Portland delegation, including Sena-
tor Libby, is for Mr.. Baxter, with the excep-
tion of Mr.. Drumm0nd, who supports Mr..
King. Senator Poor Is pledged to Mr. King.
The Androscoggin Republican county del
egation after IL ballots tonight nomi0ated
for councillor, DIR. M. G. Wtdgewood of
Lewiston. MIR. Cotton was nominated clerk
of the House.
In Penobscot, Hon. Henry Lord of Bangor
and Senator f. NJ. Simpson of Carmel are
the candidates. Hon. OIamandel Smith will
probably be nominal ed from kennebec. His
is Mr.. John Woodsum of Gardi-
ner.
In Hancock county, Hon. Parker Spefford
of Bucksport and j. w. Somes of Mt Desert
are side by side in the hall. Tue caucus is
likely to be called upon to settle this contest.
E. l. Pattangall of Pembroke and Geo.
Downs of Calais are aspita for the nomin-
alton from Washington comfy.
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Hon. Andrew P. Wiswell was born in ELS
worth, and was graduated from Bowdoin
College IL 1878. He studied law and after
his admission to the bar rose rapidly in his
profession. In 1878 he was appointed muni-
cipal Judge of Ellsworth, a position which he
held until 1881. In 1888, he was appointed
national bank examiner for Maine, posi-
ti0n in which he became we'll ana favorably
known throughout the state. In 1886, hb re-
signed this Oftire, but the people of Ellsworth
that year elected him to the legislature, thus
continuing him ia public service. In the
legislature be became conspicuous for cool
ness OF JUDGMENT and for .he free and lucid
ity OF his arguments Mr.. Wiswell will be
remembered by Portland people as the ac-
ceptable chairman of the Republican State
Convention held In City Hall. Portland, June
IL, 1888.
Kendall NJ. Dunbar OF Damariscotta, clerk
of the Senate. is fayoIably known to the re-
turning members as the assistant clerk of
two years ago.
W. S. Cotton. the new clerk, has been chief
clerk in the Office of the Secretary of State
He was assistant clerk of the House In 1885
and 1887, and is fl ted both b6 experience
and ability for his position. Mr.. Cotton's
home Is in Lisbon.
w. J. Smith, nominated for messenger to-
night, is the right man In the right place.
Mr.. Smith, besides being the messenger of
the last House, has served in like capacity
for the valuation commission during the las t
two years. and is desergedly popular.
George ii. Fisher, the first assistant mes
senger, is West Winterport man. He was
first assistant in the last House, and has
been representative in the legislature.
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PRICE 81 A YEAR, WHEN PAID In ADVANCg SO.

was digging Ice out Of the fianges Of the rails
with plckaxe, at the crossing when he
struck one Of those tin torped0es that are
used to brighten engineers when 1t Is too
foggy for them to see lanterns CT flags. The
torDedo went off throwing the pick some
distance He was struck by fly
ing bits Of torpedo, receiving q superficial
cash two inches long on t1e cheek near the
right eye, and cut under the chin, besides
having number OF grains Of powder blown
into his chin, giving that portion OF his lace
a kind Of speckled complexion. Mr.. Paul
and lanterns but he drew the line at torpe-
hOaQ
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A. P. Wiswell, Ellsworth; L. G. Stesrns
Caribou; w. 81. Libby, Standish E. q. Pat
tangall, Pembroke; Jas. Archibald, Houlton
q. M. Warren. Castine; Col. j. p. Peaks
Dover; S. d. L-avitt, Eastport; G. A, CnI,
ran, Calais; Fred Atwood. WinteTport: /.
w. Parker, Belfast.
Repre-, ,entative Guptill of Portland, is at
Hotel North.
e K. Milliken of Portland will do the
stenographic work for the Kennsbec Jour
nal in the Senate.
Ralph Moore of Liberty and JohLny Kelly
of Boothbay, will be the pages of the
House.
Byron d. Verrill, ESQ.,, and Hon. Clarence
Hale watched the caucus proceedings this
evening.
Hon. Albion Little and Col FL. S. Ospood
were among this afternoons arrivals.
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The Araonauts, anlf.

Tomorrow evening. at C!sy Hall. the Argo-
dauts will hold their annual ball. ihis is
always considered one of the social events
OF the season. and no pains have teen spared
by the eommlttee Of arrangements TO make
thls occasion grand success. A foe order
Of dances Ia connection with Chandler's ia
mOSs music. cannot fail to delight the lSsers
Of danelns. The march will star promptly,
n = o'clock. and the hOOr VIII be in charge,
of an efficient committee,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

WASHINGTON, January 6.-The Cabinet
meeting today considered the Indian ques-
tinn especially with reference to General
Miles's proposition to relieve Indian agents
of the charge Of the agencies near the seen
of the troubles and replace them with officers
of the army. Secretary Noble is known to
be earnestly opposed to any such plan, and
its accomplishment is therefore matter of
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
CoveYnor HiI,,eIda

ALBANY. N. Y. January 6.-Both houses
OF the legislature convened this morning. In
the assembly William T. Sheehan was elect
ed speaker. Governor Hill recommends An
enumeration of the inhabitants of the state.
He recommends submission to the people of
the prohibition amendment at the next an
nuai election. The message recommends re-
form In the methods of taxation, and dwells
at length on the subject Of arbitration in Ia
bor disputes. He urges legislation, regulat-
Ing the employment of private detectives
during labor troubles and Strikes
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Manchester Council Organized

MANCHESTER, January 6.-The Inaugural
ton of the new city government took PLACE
today in city hall. Mayor t. j. Knowlton's
recommended that expenditures in the line
of permanent improvements should be made
by loan. He also favored abolishing of the
custom of giving discount ON taxes In dis
cussing police matters the new mayor ad-
v0cated police commission as tending
greatly to increase the Efficiency Of the force
He also advocated judicious license to con-
troll the liquor trafic. Edison 5. Heath was
elected president Of the common council.
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Sheridan Rule s. BaII.

Tuesday evening, January 18th. at City
Hall, will be given the Original silent
drill'' by the Sheridan Riaes. They have by
strict and constant application to drilling
masterd d the difficult movements Of the
manual. loading and firing sad bsyOpet ex-
ercise TO such degree that critics who have
witnessed their practice drill pronounce IA
marvel Of perfection,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. January
9th, taken at 8 p. M. 18th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 200, w, partly cloudy; New York,
22o, NV, partly cloudy; Philadelphia. 2So,
NV, cloudless; Washington, 800, NV,
cloudy: Albany, 2Oo, NV, snow; Buffalo.
Detroit, 20o, N, cloudless; Chicago. 240, N,
partly clondy: st. Paul, 24o, Sc, cloudy; Dn-
luth. 800, E. cloudless: st. Vincent, IA, SW,
cloudy, Bismarck, 26o, Sc, cloudy; Jack
sonville, 500, E, cioudless.
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NEWS FROM RocKLANp.
Another Railroad Heaving-PattlaI
List of Deputy Sheriff..
Especial to the Press.l

Especial TO the Press
RocKLAND, January GA hearing of the
board of aldermen upon the petition of the
Rockland street railway will take place next
Monday in regard to the location of tracks.
Many rumors are afoat as to what will be
the ultimate result of Knox county's some
what complex plans.
Sheriff Gray has appointed the following
deputies: E. II. l;urkett, Union; E. NJ.
Stahl, Warren John 5. Smalley, st. George :;
Frank NJ. CalderwoOd, Vinalhaven. The
others are not yet ready to be announced.
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Mr.. VIII Paul. gate tender Of the Boston
and Maine railroad at Kittery point, was
considerably surprised the other day. He
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Atthe State hnusa.

The State House during the day was visit
ed by many of the members who had not be-
fore seen the alterations. The interior of
the addition, with its tiled floors, polished
woods and handsome decoration, presents
a handsome appearance. and if an additional
sum is asked of the Legislature for the re-
modelling of the old part of the Capitol. the
shabbiness of the ancient edifice In contrast
with the beauty of the new will be good
argument for the appropriation. The hall
Of representatives was still In the hands of
the wOrkmen this afternoon, who wers put-
ting the finishing touches to their labors in
preparation for the Republican caucus in the
evening: Inc great chandelier was being
sist the members in casting light into dark
ness. The speakers stable Is In place on its
elevated platform and the great oak chair is
ready for Speaker Wiswell when he takes
his place today: The library is one of the
handsomest of the rooms in the addition and
is already to receive the States valuable
stock of books. The Capitol has been al
ready describe in these columns.
Points.
Among the Portland people in Augusta
today were Hon. j. Ii. Drummond, M. f.
King, ESQ.,, Hiram Knowlton, ESQ, Geo. y.
Rowell, editor of the Advertiser, Represen-
tatiyes Shaw and Drummond and Others.
Senators Libby, Moore and Mallet ale al
ready established in the house on Crescent
street which they have taken for the winter
Representative Smith Of Portland was de-
tained at home to preside over the meeting
of the Builders Exchange, of which he is
the president. He will he here in time for
the Organization of the House tomorrow.
Gov. Burleigh's message is not as long as
the document which he prefaced at the time
of his Inauguration two wears ago. The Gov
ernor has given no intimation Of the contents
of the paper. 1t is expected to he valuable
commentary on the aft airs Of the state aad is
awaited with much interest.
Among the prominent Maine men seen
here today are r. IL. Grindle, Mt. Desert
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
scotIand's Strikers RIotous,

GLASGOW, January 6.-Rioting was re-
sumed at Coatbridge today. The strikers
pelted the dormitory occupied by nonunion
for the building. They we're charged by the
police who used clubs freely. During the
conflict several of the police and large
number of the strikers were more or less
seriously injured. The rioters were finally
repulsed, reinfOTcements of police having
been sent to the scene. Six OF the leaders Of
the rioters were arrested.
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New Postmaster for MontviIIs.
Postmasters Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, January 6-J. c. Carey
has been appointed postmaster a. M0ntville,
vice James TWitchell,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Catherine Donovan.

Mrs. Catherine Donovan. widow of the
late Captain Richard Donovan, died at her
daughters home on Emery street yesterday.
having survived her husband only a few
weeks. She was a lady much loved by all
who knew her. Her relatives have the sym-
pathy of many friends in this second sffiic-
tiOn within sa short n time
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Obituary Notes.

Samuel P. Eaton of South Hampton. n.
H., died Sunday at the age Of 65 years. He
was the juror in the Palmer murder case
who disclosed his opinion In open court be-
fore the jury had retired. which furnished
the ground of application for q new trial.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
MHRCHiETS NATIONAL BANK.

TyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Mercha ts' Nat. Bank, OF Portland, Me-, for
the election of seven directors for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of any other business
their backing house. on TUESDAY,, the 18th
day of January. at 10 O'Clock a. m.
j. K. GILMAN, Cashier.
Portland, Me-, Dec IL, 1890. dec13dlm
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THE National Traders Rank.

THE shareholders of the National Traders
Il Bank, of Portland. are hereby notified that
their annusl meeting will be held at their banking
room on TUESDAY, the 18th day of January
nexi, at eleven o'clock a. M, TO choose five d.
rect0rs for the ensuing year, and to act on any
other business that may legally come before the
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Dec, 10, 1890, dec1 2dtd
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Cumberland national Bank.

TIME annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Cumberland National Bank. OF Portland.
the thirteenth day of January, 1884, at ten O'clock
a. M, for the choice Of directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them.
W. Ii. SUULE Cashier.
Portland, Dec. IL, 1890.
decI2 dim
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The State and Captain Rogers.

Especial 70 Toe PreSSI
AUGUSTA, January 6.-Until the Legisla-
ture has settled down to its Writer work. the
state military authorities will do nothing
towards filling the vacancy in Co. A. First
Regiment, M. V. NJ, caused by the discharge
of Captain Rogers. The order dischargiDg
Captain Rogers ends the states connection
with his case. If anything further is done
toward settling his accounts with the COM
pany, 1t will be matter entirely between
Capt. Rogers and his former command.
While the amount involved Is not large, the
accounts are in such shape, that the services
of an expert accountant will be required to
straighten them out
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cAsco NATIONAL BANK.

UNHE annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Il Casco National Bank of Portland, will be
held at The Office of said bank on Tuesday, the
18th day Of January, 1891, at 10 O'Clock a M,
for the purpose OF eiectng seven Directors for the
ensuing year, and the transaction OF any other
business which may legally come before that
meeting. MARSHALL X. GODING,
iauadtd Gashfar
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Preparing for pIss soIution.

LONDON. January 6.-Rt. Hon. Sir VIM.
Hart Dy cke, Conservative member Of Parlia,
IDent for Dartford, has advised the local
Conservative managers of Dartf0rd TO be IN
readiness for tRe dissolution Of Parliament
in the Spring.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

VyHE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
H the First National Bank, of Portland. will
be held at their Banking roums on 1UESDAY,
the thirteenth day Of January, 1891. at O'Clock
a. m. for the choice Of Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction Of any other business
that may legally come befnre them.
JAS. Z. WENGREN, Cashier.
Portland, Me-. Dec. IL, 1890 decl3dlm
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GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
Judge Whitney Of Oldtown Con-
firmed; City Marshal Tarbox was
Not.

AUGUSTA. January Cat a meeting of the
Governor and Council today hearing was
given on the confirmation Of the nomination
of F. j. Whitney as municipal judge of Old
town this forenoon. Several Oldtown par
ties. Judge Burgess and Lawyer Gould fav-
ored the confirmation. and Dr. Weld against
The nomination was unanimously con-
irmed. The Council tabled the nomination
of Fred A. Tarbox of Biddeford as state de-
tective.
At the afternoon session the three COM
missi0ners to examine the feasibility of re-
moving the State Prison from Thomaston,
reported. One favOrs removal and two are
against 1t.
A pardon was granted j. Wilbur Day who
has served five of his II years sentence in
State Prison. He was convicted of burning
Fred Munson's house In Wesley.
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Canal NATIONAL BANK.

fEyHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Canal National Bank, of Portland, for The
election of seven directors, and for the transac
tion OF any other business that may legally come
on TUESDAY,, ihe thirteenth day of January,
1891, at IL O'Clock a. m.
Dec. IL. 1890. decl 2eodtd
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mEETrNG NOTICE.

rvynE ProprIetors Of Uuion Wharf Corporation
will be held at the office of the wharfnger on
TUESDAY, the sixth day Of January, 1891, at 2
O'clock in the afternoon, to act on The following
To choose Clerk and other officers TOR the
ensuing year. 3rd. To act ON any other business
that may legally come before them
NATHAN ID. ROBERTS. Clerk.
Portland, Dec. %, 1890. dec23dl3t
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WASHINGTON, January 6.-The Senate
confirmed the nominations OF j. III, Roes, to
be postmaster at Bridgt0n; and W. E San
born at Springvale.
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Annual Meeting,

HE Of tas ea Ss
meeting will be held at their office in Portland. on
Tuesday. the 18Th d dty If January next, at three
Ocl"ck D. M, to choose seven directors for the
ensuing year and to act on any other business
that may legally come before the meeting
G. ii. MILLIKEN, Clerk.
December 20, 1890. dec30dtd