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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

shouting for ex-Mayor James A. Stront'
and straight Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Strout was prominently identlnea
with the silver wing of the party last
fall.
The Republicans are considerably lat
sea- Some Of the most prominent men
in the party urged an endorsement Oh
Mayor Heard, but that was too much OF
Jump for the more partisan members to
attempt. The latest plan is to run a
straight party ticket, picking out from
the citizens list of nominees as many
Republicans as the respective ward
oaucuses will endorse.
Col. Lucius H. Kendall of the First
Regiment, M. V. NJ, and Richmond ID.
Ingersoll, cashier of the York County
Savings bank, have both been mentioned
as candidates for the mnyoralty. William
A, Foss would be more acceptable can
didate il he would consent to the use OF
his name. The party powers are at work
upon him, and they hope to secure bis
consent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, February IL. takon
at p. No., meridian time, the observa-
tion for each station heing given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, S6 degrees, NV. clear; New
York, 38 degrees, NV, clear; Philadel
phia, 3S degrees, NV, clear; Washington,
40 degrees, N, clear; Albany. "a degrees
w, olear; Buffalo, 80 degrees. SW,
p cloudy: Detroit "a degrees, Sc, cloudy;
Chicago. 40 degrees. S, cloudy; ST. Paul,
32 degrees, SW, clear; huron.
DIX, 81 degrees, W, clear; Bismarck,
10 degrees. NV. cloudy Jacksonville, go de-
grees, W, cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
OLD HEBRON'S ALUMNI.
Gathering of Former Students of Famous
Maine School

Boston, February 16..-The Hebron
Alumni Association met around the fes-
tive board this evening at Young's hotel,
about go being present. Prentice Gum
mings, Woe president OF the Wesb Eno
road, was toastmaster. The following
toasts were responded to: "Hebron's
Past" Jugde Pe.tival Bonney OF Port-
land; 'sHebron's Present." Principal W.
E. Sargent of the academy; hebron's
Local Minister Rev. A. <. Crane, u.
D.; "Hebron's Clergymen," Rev. ).
K. Richardson; 'tHebron's Lawyers
and Legislators, J. II. Millett and hon.
W. A. Morse; "Hebron's Business Men,
Seth NJ. Milliken; ''H ebron's Benefac-
tors,' Hon. Chester W. Kingsley.
Mrs. B. E. Sturtevant OF Jamaica
Plain was a guest of honor. Among the
alumni and guests present were NJ.
and Mrs. Prentiss Cummings, MISS Aadie
Bonney, Portland; Miss Barrows, MRS.
Poor, Mr. George Il Poor, Mr.. e. 4. Wheeler.
New York, Mr. Reuel Thompson and
Miss Thompson of Dorchester; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Donham, Miss Donhsm,
Arthur Dunton, Frank s. Harlow. Stanley
Bisbee of Rumford Falls; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. K. Stearns, b. 4. Grover, Mr. ana
Mrs. E. H. Allen.
The officers elected for the coming
year are: President, Prentiss Cummings,
Boston; vice presidents, j. d. Mlilett,
Maiden; T, NJ Whitman. Haverhtll;
VIM. Brody, Roxoury; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Sadie o. johnson, III
Dartmouth street. Boston; executive
committee, Judge Booney, Portland;
G. L. Soper. Wakefield; Prof. b. E.
Hamilton. Everett: Mrs Eva Barrows,
Chelsea; Mrs. II. K. Sterns, Hebron;
Mrs. j. L. Poor, Dorchester.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
CHANDLER ON BIMETALLIsM.
New Hampshire Statesman Talks tt
Senate on Money Question.

Predicts Defeat for Republicans II They
Acquiesce in the Existing Gold Stand
= ard-The Sundry Civil Appropriation
Bill Reaches Senate.
Washington, February 16.-In the Sem
ate today Senator Chandler made an ad-
dress In support of his resolution declar-
ing it the sense of the Senate that the
United States should not permanently
acquiesce in the single gold standard. In
the course of his remarks, Mr.. Chandler
referred to the position of Mr.. Pettigrew,
silver of South Dakota, accept
ing his election rs delegate to the st.
Louis Republican national convention
and then repudiating that convention.
He characterized the COURSE of-Mr. Petit
grew as having stamped him as hope
less silver monometallist.
"I brand that statement" Mr.. Petit
grew exclaimed, 'sas absolutely and un |.
qualiHedly false in every particular.
In conclusion Mr.. Chandler said: Il
declare my belief that President Mck1n-
ley and other leaders of the party in their
present advent to power, may, by wise
prolong the ascendency of the Rspubli-
can party in this country. This can sure
ly be done by making it the true party
Of the people. If, on the contrary, this
is not done, and if the Republican party
shall content itself with seizinR and en-
joying the spoils of Office and acquiascing
permanently In the existing gold stand
ard and treating bimetallism as a
"juggling humbug,n - and the promise to
promote it, as pledge never intended to
be fulfilled, the Republicans will speedily
find the tide of political battle once more
turned against them.
No action was taken on the resolution
which went back to the Vics President 8
table. The sundry civil appropriation
bill as receive from the House and re-
ferred to the committee on appFopria-
tions. The Indian appropriation bill
taken up and partly read. The reading
was interrupted SO that the Senate might
90 into executive session. When the
doors were reopened the bankruptcy bill
was taken up. MIR. Hoar, in charge of
it, explain ed and advocated 1t. Without
action on the bill, the Senate adjourned.
The House passed number of private
uension bills and adjourned at 4.45.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
Local Weather Report.

Portland, February 16.--The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
8a.m.-Barometer, 29.7l0; thermome-
ter, $50; dew point, 80; humidity, 81;
wind, Sc; velocity, 8; weather. 1t snow.
s p. m.-Barometer, 20. 694: thermome-
er, 500; dew point. 90; humidity, 81
wind, NV; velocity, 5: weather, 1t snow.
Mean daily thermometer, 33;Uaximum
thermometer, So; minimum thermome'
ter so; maximum velocity of wind, L
NV total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

Athens February IT, The first definite
news OF Greek victory in Crete was re-
ceived this evening and the widest en-
thusiasm foil owed the receipt of the in
telligence. The Greeks, 1t is said. attack
ed and captured Fort Aghai, taking 4OO
Mussulmen prisoners. Among the num-
ber were 100 Turkish TROOPS. the remain
der of the prisoners being Moslems who
had taken refuge in the fort.
One report states that no fighting oo-
CURED, the garrison surrendering upon
the demand Of the Greek commander.
AS no mention of any losses Is made IN
any dispatches, it is surmised that this
report is true. Notwithstanding the re-
ports that the powers would takesconcertsd
action to prevent Greece taking further
hostile action in Crete, warlike prepara-
tions are being made with all possible de-
spatch. A regiment embarked upon a
transport and sailed for Crete tonight.
Another regiment will sail tomorrow.
The government has summoned two
classes of the naval reserves for active
service.
The people are in a frenzy of exotic
ment and demand that the Cretan ques-
tion be settled now for all time. 1t is
popularly Thought that when the powers
lind the annexation of the island an ac-
oomplished fact, they will acqueisce in
this spoliation of Turkey.
The Cretan Christians are wild with
delight over the manner in which Greeco
has como to their rescue When the
Greek troups landed on the island they
were received with the greatest snthu-
siasm, men, women and children a'ling
them as deliverers from their bondage to
the Turks.
Everywhere the deepest anxiety was
displayed to swear loyalty to King
George. The temper of the people is
such that they would scarcely hesitate
| TO undertake the foolhardy task of DEFY
ing the combined powers in their effort
| to secure liberty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

The Saco Republican mayoralty oancus
will be held in City hall tomorrow after
noon. The list of candidates has mar
rowed down to two, ADram L. Lord, an
OK alderman of ward one. and DR.. W. j..
May bury, member of Governor Powers's
staff. The rivalry is intense, but devoid
of ill feeling.
The Democrats will hold their caucus
tomorrow evening. Mayor Samuel L..
Lord, Saoo's first Democratic mayor in a
quarter of century. will be renomi-
mated by acclamation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

The House passed mum ber of private
nension bills and adjourned at 4.45.
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Politics a Very Hot Article at
BiddefOrd Just New.
THREE TICKETS LIKELY TO BE
IN THE FIELD.
Some of the Democracy Wavering in
Their Devotion to the Citizens Move
ment-The Saco Caucuses Tonight
VIII Be Quiet.
ESPECIAL TO TIE PREss.l


Biddetord, February 16.-There is no
longer any doubt that there will be three
tickets in the field in Biddeford this
spring. Some Of the Democrats are in
favor of QUITTING loose and running in q
straight Democratic ticket with the hope
of winning party victory.
Until within a short time it was sup
posed that the Democratic party would
support Mayor Carlos Heard. who was
elected on the Fusion ticket last spring.
criticism, and abundant praise has been
lavished on his administration, but for
some reason or other there has sprung up
among his Democratic brethren an oppo-
sition to him.
After repeated attempts on the part OF
Mayor Heard's sympathizers to bring
about Democratic endorsement of the
full citizens ticket, the city committee
has at last issued call for mayoralty
caucus and will let events take their own
course. The date set for the caucus is
Thursday, February 25th. A red hot time
is expected, Ex-Mayor Edward W.
Staples, Hon. John M. Goodwin, ex-
Alderman North M. West, e~-Marshal
Daniel Cote, ex-Solicitor N. B. Walker,
e..Alderman Tristram Goldthwa and
numerous other Democratic war horses
of former days, are up to their neoks in
the citizens movement, this spring. and
will use their every endeavor to have the
party of their first love endorse the Heard
administration. On the other hand,
there are scures of enthusiasts who are
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
New England "Dekes' Banquet.

Boston, February 16.-The New Eng
land Association of Delta Kappa Epsilon
held its annual meeting and banquet at
the Parker house, this evening. Among
the colleges represented were Bowdoin
and Colby. Arthur G. Walworth, Yale
'66, presided at the banquet. Among the
officers elected were: President, Samuel
L, Powers, Dartmouth, IA; vice pTesi-
dents, Henry Hyde Smith, Bowdoin, '54,
aud A. P. Bailey. Colby, 81. Miles
Standish, Bowdoin, '75. WIS elected a
member OF the executive commi ittee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

1t is stated that President Cleveland,
Secretary of State Olney and Edwin K.
UhI. now ambassador at Berlin, will
from a law pal tnership in New York.
Mr.. Uhl's son is authority for the state
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
The Committee on Railroads,
TeIesraphs and Expresses

will give public hearing in Railroad IL Com Com
FehruarV II. 1897. at Q o'clock p. M, on an
act TT to ian amend the charter of the Fryeburg
Horse Railroad Company.
Wednesday, February "a, 1897, at o'clock
n M on an act to amend an act Incorporate
Ing II the saco River Telegraph and Telephone
Wednesday, February "a, 1897, at o'clock
bort and Boothbay Harbor Telephone and
We Wesanesday la March 8, 1897, at 2 o'clock P.
M, on an order inquiring into the necessity
unjust discrimination in tolls and charges
between patrons by Telegraph and Tele-
f--o--o JOHN M. KALER, Sect.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
WIFE HAD BAD HABITS.
Thomas j. welch's Defence iu the Bangor
Tragedy.

Bangor, February 16.--The case Of
Thomas j. Welch on trial for assault and
battery on his wife. who died in the in
sane asylum week after her marriage,
was continued in the Supreme court to-
day. The sensational opening of the de-
Tense, indicating that the dead woman
was addicted to bad habits was the
feature of the day. Welch was put on
the stand in the afternoon and told
his story. He said that his wife made a
confession of the fsult TO him after the
marriage and he thought that turned
her brain. The cass will probably go to
the Jury this afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
The Conn mmittee on Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Thursday, Feb. 25,
1897, at 2 Q clockss p. m.- An act to lncorpor-
ate the Northern Development and Manu-
Tuesday, March 2, 1897, at 2 2o'clock: p.
M, an act to amend an act entitled an
"Act to provide for the incorporation and
control of Gas and Electric Companies for
heating, lighting, manufacturing and me-
chantcal purposes
Wednesday, March 8, 1897, at O'Clock p.
M, an act to regulate the Practice of Vet
Urinary Surgery, Medicine and Dentistry ia
the State of Maine.
M, petition of N. W. Harris and others for
an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Maine prohibiting the raising of
money by taxation for any Sectarian or
-''' -0A' W J. KNowLToN, secy.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
Aspiration Treaty Thursday.

Washington, February 16 During q
brief executive session this afternoon Mr..
Sherman was reminded that the Senate
had agreed to tnke vote on the immi-
grafton bill conference report tomorrow
afternoon at four. He accordingly
changed his notice of an executive session
for the consideration of the arbitration
treaty from tomorrow until Thursday,
when he would ask the Senate to remain
in session until vote was taken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
The Committee ON Railroads
TeIegraphs and Expresses

Will give public hearing in Railroad Com
missioners' Office at Augusta as follows:
Wednesday, February "a, 1897, at O'Clock
D. M, on an act to incorporate the Eastport
Wednesday Feb. "a, 1897 at 2 O'Clock p. M.
on an act relating to the Portland Bailroad
Company. ~
wednesday, Feb. "a. 1897, at 2 O'Clock p; M.
on an act to amend an act relating to the char
ter of the Pemaquid, DamariscOtta and New
Castle Railroad Company.
Wednesday, Feb "a, 1897, at 2 o'clock p. NJ,
on an act to amend the charter OF the kenne-
bago Railroad Company. "
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
In Memory of Phillip Melanothon.

Lawrence, Mass, February 16.-The
students of Andover Theological semi
nary and Phillips Andover academy at
tended services in the seminary chapel to-
night in observance of the 400th birthday
of Philip Melancthon, the German re-
former. q. A. Merrill, member of the
senior class and a graduate Of Bowdoin
college, spoke on the lifs and personal
traits of Melanc5hon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Some time after their house was forced
open and the body of the woman partly
decomposed was found on the floor. An
analysis of her stomach showed she died
of poisoning Hermann's was a son OF
wealthy parents and former Harvard
student.
B1siamin O. Flower, editor of the
Arena, was arrested last night in Bostot'
charged with obtaining property valued
at s270O from ii. d. Campbell & Co., of
Lynn.
1t is stated that President Cleveland,
Secretary of State Olney and Edwin K.
Uhl, now ambassador at Berlin, Will
from law pal tnership in New York.
Mr.. Uhl's son is authority for the stato-
ment.
Rev. II. L. Williams, pastor of the
Foss street, Methodist church at Saco,
has resigned.
The etesm tug Mercury reports an
chored at Talpaulin Cove, brig Aussey
War;, Portland for Fernando.
There is every reason to believe the
big strike at the shoe shop of d. A.
Donovan & Co., at Lynn. will be set
tied today.
Senator Frye yesterday proposed an
amendment to the snndry civil bill pro-
viding for the retirement at the age limit
of the officers OF the revenue cutuef ser
vioa on three quarters pay. Another
amendment offered hy Mr.. Frye appro'
pirates $500, 600 for q revenue cutter for
service on the Atlantic coast to be sta
tioped at New York.
The Madrid government has received
a despatch from Manillsa stating that
heavy fighting has taken place between
the Spanish troops and Philippine
rebels, in which 400 Insurgents were
killed. The troops lost 26 men killed
and 80 wounded.
Tne trust investigation in New York
before the Leyow commission was con-
tiuued Yesterday. Mr.. Searles Of tbs
sugar Trust was examined and then the
case Of the United States Rubber com
pany was taken up. Charles S. Flipt,
treasurer aud member OF the board rI
directors, was examined.
United States Senator Wolcott OF Colo
RADIO. last evening said no was very well
satisfied with tho result of the conference
with DR.. Miguel, the Prussian minister
Of finance and Friherr Marscan Won
Bieberstein, minister of foreign affairs,
which he had, and felt confident that the
cause ne was advocating would derive
great benefit the-efrnm. Senator VOL
cott will have a conference with the
chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
Citizens Movement in Lewiston.

Lewiston, February 16.-Five hundred
tax payers representing all political
parties met in City hall, this afternoonand
started a movements for citizens ticket
at. ths.approaching municipal election.
Speaches were made favoring q business
mems government amid enthusiasm. 1t
was voted to meet at the same place
Thursday afternoon to nominate ticket
for mayor and ward officers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
Major McKinley,s Condition.

Canton, Ohio, February 16.-The Presi-
dent-elect remained in his room all day
and was seen by no one excupt Mother
Mckinley and the mem bers of his own
household. He is deyotinR ali his ener-
giles to getting well, and has no inten-
tion of exposing himselfisunnecessarily.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
TURKEY DOESN'T CARE.
Would Be Willing to Surrender Crete to
the Greeks.

Would Be Willing to Surrender Crete to
the Greeks.
London, February 1.-THE various
reports recsived here indicate that
Turkeys quiescencs regarding the pro-
gress of events in Crete. arises from ill.,
difference. She is tired of hotheling
about the distant island and would will
ingly surrender il to Greece if the latter
would undertake not to meddle in Mace
donia. The Times has 81 despatch from,
Canea stating that the Greek commodore
has not replied to the ultim atum of the
commanders of the feet requiring him
to withdraw. The despatch adds that
firing was heard all day Tuesday in the
western districts. The situation at
Retimo is alarming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

81 was troubled with quinsy for i've
years. Thomas Eclectric Oil cured me.
My wife and child had diphtheria::
Thomas Ecleotrio Oil cured them.
would not be without 1T in the house Tor
any consideration. Rev. &. f. Crane
Dupkirk, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
u.e-aI Affairs Committee

will give a public hearing in its rooms at
the State House in Augusta, as fol lows
On..Thursday Feb. %, 1897, at 2 o'clock,
pm, on an act to authorize the re-assess-
ment of taxes in case of irregularlty or error
in the original assessment.
On Thursday, Feb. %, 1897, at 2 O'Clock
pm, on an act to authorize the correctlon
of errors in proceedings for collectlon OF
~ HENRY BoYNToN, secy
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

The Treasury Department has directed
the collector of customs at Philadelphia
to issue cleara oe papers for rhe steamer
Bermuda to sail, provided the proper
affidavit of the intended sailing desrina-
tion is made,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17
No Opposition to Portland's Pro-
posed Charter.
HEARING BEFORE JUDICIARY
COMMITTEE AT AUGUSTA.
Lawyer VerriIi Argues in Favor of Female
Representation on School Board.-Mr.
Virgins Proposed School Tax Law
Argued-Measures Reported.
[gPEo1A1 10 THE PREss.l

fsPECIAL TO THE PREss.j
Augusta, February 16.-The judiciary
committee gave hearing on the pro-
posed amendment to Portland's city
charter. Mayor Baxter, Hon. George M.
Ssiders, e. 9. Jordan, Charles +. Libby,
Z. B. Winslow, Deputy Marshal Hart
nett, Elias Thomas, Byron d. Verrill ap-
peared. Mr.. Libby said he appeared for
the charter drawn by the special COM
mission, but IL reality hoped that the
best parts of both drafts would be moulded
into new charter.
Mayor Baxter said he approved the
commission draft, but thought the city
council draft would stand the best
chance with the peopls.
Councilman Virgin said that probably
the commission charter was an ideal one,
perhaps, but he was afraid it would give
ing officials. Mr.. Virgin thoughtathe city
council draft would be accepted by the
people, but that the the commission draft
would not He said he would like to see
the question Of women on the school
board 60 to the people separately.
Byron D. Verrill said he appeared for
the amendment providing for the election
of women on the school board and said
he thought Intelligent women could get
elected to that body without 4 political
scrabble.
The committee gave hearing on the
bill providing that boys be sentenced to
the Reform school or five or ten years or
during minority at the discretion of the
judges A. A. Little of Portland opposed
the measure saying that when boys are
homes and are under the supervision of
the superintendent to certain extent. He
said the average time served was thyes
years and that the other method had btxsn
tried and found inexpedient.
The committee on education gave a
hearing today on the Wiggin tax bill. 1t
places the state school assessment on
cities and towns at 45 cents per capita,
and one and one-fourth mills on the
valuation.
Edward Wiqgin said that under the
present. per capita assessment some towns
have to pay over seven mills on dollar
on the valuation, while others got off for
less THAN one mill. His bill he ex-
planned, proposed to equalize the tax to
some extent by raising the valuation as
sessment and reducing the per capita tax.
DR.. j. W. Dearborn of Parsonsfeld,
said he had found one town so we'll popu-
lated and so poor that it is paying one
cent and one mill on each dollar of its
valuation for the support of the schools,
and one that is paying eight mills. He
said that the burden was the heaviest in
this respect in farming towns.
No one responded to the call for those
who opposed the bill.
Representative Merrill came to the
committee room and said he would like
to have the matter continued and adver-
tised again so that if Portland people
wished to appear they could. The mat
ter was continued to Wednesday evening
of next woek.
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MAYOR Harris Renominated.

Lewiston, February 16.-Auburn Re-
publicans tonight nominated Hon. N. W.
Harris for mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-17

London, February 1.-THE Daily Mail
says tie Powers have sent collective
note TO Greece, stating that unless the
within forty eight hours. the Pieraus will
be blookaded and hostilities begun
against Greece.
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ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1se2-voL. "a.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
The Committee ON Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House In Augusta, as follows;
Wednesday. Feb II. 1897, at O'CLOCK z. n m,
An act to amend section one, chapter "a Oh the
Bill TO amend section "A, chapter 27. OF the r.
S. relating to intoxicating Liquors.
An oot 70 nr95v1ide for Homeopathic treatment
in ali General Hospitals receiving aid from the
State of Maine. ,ou,,ro>1
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