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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
800 Reward, 800.

to learn that there is ct least one dreaded
disease tnat science has been able to cure
IN all its stages. and that 10 catarrh.
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being constitutional disease, re-
quires . constitutional treatment. Halls
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient .rength by building up the
its work: TT. proprietors have 80 much
faith In its curative powers that they Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

John D. Rockefeller IL the richest
man In the world. Ii Hung Chang Is
said to be worth $500. 0oo, 900, but he
holds his property subject to the ca
price and good will of his emperor.
BY a single decree his imperial mai
esty can take away the millions he has
allowed his famous political adviser to
steal and accept as blackmail. No
government officer or legislature can
take dollar from Rockefeller. HE
is the head of trust that seems to
be bigger and stronger than any leg
islative body.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
INDICTED AT DULUTH.
The County Registrar Before
Rar nj .TustfCe.

The County Registrar Before the
Bar of Justice.
Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 1O.-Fwo OF the
four indictments returned by: the grand
jury on Saturday have been made pun
lie. F. j. Borgstrom, register OF decds
Of st. Louis county, was brought ne
fore the court, charged with misap-
propriating county funds to the amount
of $63.25. Another Indictment was
against four men. Moses Cook, Isaac
Abrahamson, Heimei Cohen and w:
NJ. >'Abrahamson. They are charged
with conspiracy. Finch. Van Slyke q
Young of st. Paul are at the bottom
OF the matter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Affecting Indian Land.

Washington. Feb. 1O.-The subcom-
mittee of the committee on Indian af-
fairs appointed to consider and report
upon the bill for the reorganization of
Indian Territory has agreed to report
the bill as an amendment to the In
dian appropriation bill. The bill pro-
vides for the allotment of the Indian
lands in severalty among the Indians
Of the various tribes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Valuable Valve Planer

Jamestown, N. D., Feb. 1O.-Clough 4
Anderson. machinists - of this city,
have invented valve, palmer that is
worked by hand power. and can be at
.tached to almost any steam cylinder,
and the valves planed off without re-
moving any but the light parts of the
engine. The machine has a variable
stroke Of from four to twenty-five
inches. 1t is believed the machine
ia the only one Of it's kind. and will
perform work in as many hours as
before took days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Of Conr.e They Object

Fargo, N. D.. Feb 10. - Fargo ply
sicians met for an organized protest
against the passage of the senate bill
known as Mrs. DeLendrecie's osteo-
pothy bill, allowing graduates of an
osteopathic college to practice in North
Dakota without undergoing the ex-
animation which the law requires of
graduates of other Institutes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Honora for Kanaen.

London, Feb. 1O.-There was an i'm
pressive scene at the Royal ALBERT
hall, when, amid the cheers Of an audi
ence Of about 1000 persons. the prince
Of Wales presented DR.. Nansen, the
Norwegian explorer, with the special
medal of the Royal Geographical So
ciety. Earlier in the evening DR.. Nan
sen was dined at the imperial insti-
tute. the prince Of Wales, the duke Of
York and other nobilities of the Royal
Geographical society being present.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Fort Pierre. s. D.. Feb. 1O.-Louis La
plant, one of the most extensive cat
tie owners on the range. stated that
one of his men had just returned from
a ride seventy-tive miles out on the
range country. looking over the Sec
ton between Bad river and White
river, and that he had inspected at
least $4,000 head of range cattle on the
trip. He found them all in tirst-class
shape, with plenty of range, and none
dead.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Eau Claire. Wis.,, Feb. 10. - Under
Sheriff Graham Rice Of Superior is
here on his way to that place with
Lilly, arrested at Stevens Point. Two
friends of Lilly attempted to rescue
him at the depot at Mcmillan Junction
but Rice stood them OF with q re-
volver and put his prisoner aboard a
train
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
A Disastreus Voyage.

Charleston, s. c., Feb. 10. - Admiral
Runce's. .blockading squadron reached
port after disastrous voyage from
Hampton Roads. Three men were
lost overheard from the Maine during
tho gale Friday. one man was crushed
to death on the Marblehead, another
was fatally injured and six others were
so badly hurt that several may lose
limbs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Episeopel Mission Durned.

Episcopal Mission Burned.
Pierre, s. D.. Feb. 1O.-The st. Eliza
beth mission buildings and their con-
tents, west Of the Missouri, were de-
stroyed by fire recently. Miss Francis
was at the head Of this institution,
which designed to do mission work
among the Indians. She was quite
badly burned while endeavoring to
save some of her effects.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Timber Depredations.

Cloquet. Minn., Feb. 10. - Wholesale
arrests have been made here by IL
deputy United States marshal Of al.
legged timber trespassers Oh the Chip
pewa reservation near here. They will
be taken to Duluth for a hearing. This
is only a preliminary investigation.
and other arrests will follow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Five Thi~ve. Plead Guilty.

Wheatland. n. d., Feb. 1O.-Five of
the most daring gang Of wheat thieves
this state has ever known have just
pleaded guilty. They are Ryan, Pat
terson, Allen, Burns. Drysdale. Scouler
and McMannis. Two others are farm
ers near this town and are in Jail
waiting trial. Farmers are still miss
ing grain, and others are suspected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Worry and Suicide.

Nora Springs. Iowa. Feb. 1O.-W. A.
Lichtenwalter. a wealthy, farmer liv-
ing a few miles west of here. commit
ted suicide by hanging. He was a
stakeholder in the First City bank, and
it is thought the worry about the bank
affairs unsettled his mind. 50
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Against Pool Selling Lotterie..

Against Pool Selling Lotteries.
Washington, Feb. Representative
Gillette of Massachusetts has intro
duced bill making it misdemeanor
to conduct pool selling lotteries, etc.,
by means of telegraph. telephone and
other means of transmitting messages.
1t is made nula wful to seek to have
such. message sent. and also for a
corporation or individual to transmit
t. 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

One advantage of being a new woman
was made apparent last week in Kala-
mazoo, Mich, when the Rev. Caroline
J. Bartlett, pastor of the Peoples
church, married herself to DR.. A. w.
Crane. The preachers ought to pro-
test against this subversion of the
marriage industry. How is a poor
preacher going to live if people marry
themselves?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Rew0re.

OF free cures. Do not. expect some
thing for nothing. For 81 l will send
YOU recipes that will positively cure
YOU of seminal weakness or lost man.
hood, from whatever cause. Address
w. II. Baker, Grand Opera House
BLOCK. St. Paul, MINI.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Butler EXfrad1ti0n Hearing.
San Francisco, Feb. 1O.-Frank But
Ter, supposed Australian murderer,
was taken before United States Com
missioner Peacock. who heard the evil
dence presented by counsel for the
British government against the prie-
Oner. At the termination of these pro-
ceedings the commissioner will decide
whether the evidence justifies sending
Butler to Australia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
snd Death of a Child.

Sad Death OF Q Child.
Helena, Mont. Feb. 1O-The six-ycar-
old son Of James A. Mackey was
burned to death by pulling a lighted
lamp on himself in the absence Of his
parents. When his clothes took fire
the lad ran and jumped into bed.
smothering the flames, but he was 90
badly burned thav he died.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

.. While Peter Slept.
Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-Peter Maher,
the pugilist, reported at police head.
quarters that he had been robbed of
jewelry and cash TO the amount of
1000. The thief gained access to his
room while Peter slept. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
The Crook Jury Di.aeree..

Mankato. MIMI. Feb. 10. - The jury
in the Crook murder case was dis
charged. being. unable to agree. Eight
stood for conviction of murder in the
first or second degree and four for ac-
quittal. 1t is understood that the case
will be tried again at an adjourned
term to be held March 8.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
From, school to Altar.

Eden Valley. Mimi. Feb. 10. = Miss
Nettie Boynton and William Dull at
tended church in the Jones school
house every evening last week till Fri
day. when they drove to st. Cloud and
We're married. The girls parents op-
posed the match, hence the elopement
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Free Library for winona.

Free Library for Winona.
Winona. MIMI, Feb. 1O-W. H. Laird
of the Laird-Norton Lumber company,
l has made az a present 1t, to the city in the
The structure is to cost $4,000 and to
be free in every sense of the word.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Vibrating In Tuneful Accord.

Vibrating In Tuneful Accord.
Like the strings of a musical instrument,
the nervous system in health harmonizes
pleasantly with the other parts of the sys-
fem. But weakened or overwrought, it
iauglcs most inharmoniously. Quiet and
invisoratc it with the great tranQuilizer
and tonic, Hostettcr's Stomach Bittcrs.
which promotes digestion, bilious secretion
and u regular action of the bowels. and
prevents malarial, rheumatic and kidney
complaints.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The finger nails Of the King of AMMAN
are as long as his fingers. and the chief
duty of five of his, wives Is to take care OF
them. He has over 100 wives.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

An automatic tire pump, connected With
the bicycle saddle, is the latest invention.
Whenever the rider Is bounced ON his sad
die air is forced into the tires.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
Found Frozen

Evansville. Wis. Feb. r1O.-Yhe dead
body of Mrs. Ole Ellingson was found
frozen in the town Of Lund, eight miles
from here. She had been missing
since Wednesday,. II
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

In the Ell Pinal vineyard. Southern Cali
fornia. is the largest brandy still in the
world. 1t il capable of converting 1900
gallons Of wine into brandy every twenty
four hours
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The names of habitual drunkards in Lnu-
ben. Prussian Slcsia. are printed. and
list is given to each innkeeper. The per-
son who supplies them with intox!cants is
subject to heavy fine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
nix Purchaae 81 printa

Biz PuFCha0e OK PF1nt0.
Fail River, Mass, Feb. ION. G. D.
Borden of New York has purchased
750, 1000 pieces Of print cloths, regular
weaves, at 29-18c. This is the entire
stock OF regular goods held in this
city. . .N-.a..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
ron1 p,.x su......a

West Concord, Mimi, Feb. 1O.-Mrs..
Starrman, q widow. recently gave
birth to an illegitimate child which was
found dead in the barn on the woman's
place. Foul play Is suspected and a1ii
investigation will be had. +.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

l shall recommend Plsos Cure for Cow
far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan.
Plumstead, kcnt, England, Nov. s. 1895.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The common belief. that fine white bread
contains less nutriment than coarse brown
bread is mistake. SO says NJ. Girard, the
eminent Partisan chemist.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The world is crowded only in spots. There
are still 2O,OOO,OOO square miles Of the
earth's surface that have not been explored.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Mrs.. winslew's Soothing Strap
For children teething, softens the gums reduces nha
nation aays pain wind collie Is cents bottle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The National Bark of Norway was started
by the government compelling Its well-to-
and in sums Invisible by FIVE to facilitate
bookkeeping. The bank is also a pawnshop.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Goes Cough Dalsam
10 the oldest and best. 1t will break Cold quickes
than anything else. lis always reliable Tryit
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Some of tie towns Of Germany nave their
water pipes made of glass, protected with
an asphalt covering, to prevent fracture.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
ORA mrs. ClS2N. PER ACRE.

.e4 BUS. CdRN. PER ACRE.
It's marvellous how we progress! You
can make money at 10 cents a bushel
when you get 264 bushels corn, 23o
bushels oats, 173 bushels barley, 1000
bushels potatoes per acre! Salzer's
creations in farm seeds produce.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or grippe. 1Oc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

The ordinary speed of house fly Is 25
feet "a second; but within chased 1t often
attains speed of 16O feet IL second.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

At the funeral of Linton, the professional
bicyclist of London, his wheel, lraped in
black, was led behind the hearse.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20
$1,000 WORTH

S1U'0o "
just Send This. Notice and 10 Cent
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis. and get IL farm seed
samples, worth SO, to get start. w.n.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-02-20

and twenty-five reputable women eign
petition; Hurley, repeating the law re-
lating to office of state superintendent
Of irrigation: Murphy, prohibits the
killing of foose. elk, antelope. beaver,
otter and quail for six years, penalty
$50 to $1,000 fine or thirty days to six
months in Jail: Mitchell. regulating mp.
peals frof justice courts on questions
of law. 80 .us::
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

female troubles and indigestion for several
years, and for two years had been almost
blind, in fact, was blind to such an extent
that she had to be led from place to place.
From the first bottle OF Kickdpoo Indian
Sdg,CG she began to improve, the improve
ment being so rapid as she continued the use
of Sagwa as to astonish our neighbors, who
had known her condition. After taking but
six bottles of Sagwa she was wholly free of
her female diseases, could eat and digest her
food, and most wonderful of all, her eyesight
was completely restored. While in this con-
dition my wife gave birth to a boy, who
inherited herweak eyes and he became almost
scholly blind. Knowing what Sagwa had
done Tor his mother, gave him this remedy
and he is today perfect specimen of physical
childhood, without blemish, and his eyes
are as good as anyone's.
I had disease of the kidneys, being SO
weak the larger portion Of the time that
could perform but very little labor. also
took Sagwa, using but two bottles, and am
today as sound as dollar. Kickapoo Indian
Sagwa certainly performed wonders in my
family. IT. B. NoLEN, Urbana, Champaign
Co., Ill.
If today you are suffering from any sick
ness resulting from disordered condition Of
the kidneys, stomach, liver and blood, take
Sagwa. It cures when a cure is possible.
1t is the most wonderful blood purifier
known. It cannot injure the most delicate
baby, as it is purely vegetable, containing no
mineral or other poisonous ingredients. You
will feel its benefits with the first dose, and
continue to improve until you become one of
the multitude who are alive today only
through its use, and realize to what they
owe their life. II you wish further particulars
write us. We employ regular staff Of
doctorswho will give you medical advice free.
Address, Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.,
New Haven, Conn. All druggists sell our
remedies.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

S stopping for a short time at her faith
er's, James Clark.
Our rifiemen Messrs Pease sanborn
Lord, Weloh and Harnden are onite az.
pert at target shooting.
wINDHAM CENTRE.
The SCHOOLS in w ndham with the ex-
oeption of the high school will begin the
12th Of April.
The town house is being repaired ba.
fore the spring term of high school.
Mr. James Fellows has gone to Port
land to recsive medical treatment there.
Miss Alice Pride il spending the week
with friends in Bethel.
Mrs, Emma Mcdonald, who has not
been we'll for some time passed away at
her home near the Center, Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. Mcdonald had many friends
here ana they will miss her much. The
services will be at North Windham
Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Miss Mabel Lamb is visiting Miss
Or ace Lamb for few days.
r. W. D. D. Franklin r. Redlon of
Harmony lodge No. So, +. A. M, We'd
nesday evening. Supper was served.
Several members from Portland lodges
were also present.
Mr.. Henry Hamblin died suddenly
yesterday morning from the effects of the
grippe.
A farewell reception will be rendered
hev. T. O: Stront pastor of the Metho-
dist church Monday evening next in the
vestry OF the church by the citizens Of
Gorham. Pew. Mr.. 6trout has been at
this Passionate five years and is held In
high esteem. A general invitation Is
extended.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Japan and Argentine Protest.

Washington, April 1.-The first onen
and formal expressions of dissatisfaction
with the pending tariff bill on the part
Of foreign nation. have come to the
State Department., from Japan and Ar
gentine. The Japanese minister has ex-
pressed the regret of his government at
the proposed adoption of silk schedules
that without promising to help out the
manufacturers Of the United States,
threaten seriously the Important trade
Japan has built up at great expense with
the United States in raw and partly
manufactured silk.
The Argentine minister has added his
protest, not as has been stated, in the
form Of threat or reprisals, but in the
usual diplomatic form, against the pro-
posed duty on hides and other raw ma
terials coming from his country in great
quantities to the United States,
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, April 1.-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Andrew d. White of New York ambas-
sador to Germany
William F. Draper Of Massachusetts,
ambassador to Italy.
Chandler Hale of Maine secretary ,,f
the embassy at Rome.
Samuel L. Gracsy of Massachusetts
consul at Fucha u, China.
Arson Burlingame johnson of Colora-
do consul to A moy, China.
Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio COM
missioner of patents.
Olive L. Spaulding of Michigan and
William b. Howell of New Jersey to be
assistant secretaries of the TREASURY.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Mr.. Til omas E. McNair is making ex.
tensive improvements in the dwelling
formerly occupied by Mr.. Hannaford
and which he recently purchased on
Maple street, South Portland heights. He
will also build a barn.
Mrs. Albert Small of Pleasantdale has
been visiting in Massachusetts.
Mr.. Edwin W. Fullerton Is erecting q
new blacksmith shop on Brown street,
Pleasantdale.
The marine railway has some kind OF
vessel upon 1t nearly all the time. The
Charlotte A. Beal is at present taking her
turn.
Quite large Grew Of men are working
on the new Harpswen oompany's boat
and the planking is being put rapidly in
plaoe.
A good deal of lumber has already been
placed in the hull OF the Robert Carter
for the pontoon which is expected to
noat her, and another attempt will soon
be made.
The Universalist parish of this place
are to have fair and entertainment, Fri
day and Saturday evenings OF this week
at Union Opera house. Useful and fam
cy articles will be for sale and Ice cream
and cake will be served each evening.
A fine entertainment will be given
each evening.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Thursday-Robert WeIoh. Intoxica-
ton; 10 days in county jail
Peter j. Greedy. Intoxication; 80
days in county Jail. Suspended during
good behavior to take the pledge for one
year.
Michael j. Minnough. Intoxication,
80 days In county jail.
Auguste W. Bunker and Lawrence
Peterson. Intoxication, fined 60 and
one-half costs each. Suspended as to
Bunker.
Albert Thayer. Intoxication; 80 DAYS
In city house of correction.
Festus Malta. Common drunkard 60
days in county Jail.
Augusts ". Bunker. Fast driving
fned..S5s and costs. Suspended during
cod behavior.
Augusts W. Bunker. Cruelty to ami.
malsi f1nsd t9o.and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
WIT AND WISDOM.
Not q Matter of Health.

Not Matter of Health.
They were discussing the construction
Of a new gown.
"From hygienio point of view and
merely as matter of health" suggested
the dressmaker, 1T think 1t should be
made
The naughty beauty stopped her by 8
gesture.
"Hygienic point of viewl" she ex
claimed. Matter Of health! What ha
that to do with itf When want health,
will 60 to a doctor. When want style,
come to you. We will now eliminate all
absurdities and discuss this purely from
common sense standpoint. Will it be fash
ionable and Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

There is perhaps not man living in the
whole State OF Illinois who is 50 grateful and
happy today as T. B. Nolen Of Urbana.
Not only does he owe his own life, but that
Of his wife and children, to the Indian s
wonderful skill and sagacity. He, like
thousands Of others who have passed through
similar experiences, realize that their escape
from death, or life of miserable invalid,
has been due to that greatest Of medicines =
originated and used for centuries by the
Indians, to which they, too, owe their proverb-
ial longevity and perfect health, Kickapoo
IadiQn Sauna.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

When Baby was SICK, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castosia.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

THOROUGHLY reliable and experienced
hotel clerk wanted for hotel doing first
class business in one of the best cities in Maine
State whether married or single. Give name
OF wages expected. A. b. SANDERSON,
Portland Maine Ii