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The advocate., 1897-07-28
IOwa b the g WlId ROaeD state.


The Des Moipes Register, referring to
the fact that the Legislature Of Iowa
had, the day before, made the Wild rose
the State flower, thus comments:
"a State flower is not the most impor-
tant thing in the world. The people
cannot live by it, neither can it be sub
stituted for taxes, but it is bit Of ssnti-
ment which appeals to all men and
women who have hearts. It is Of the
same substance as flags and banners,
which stand for q sentiment, and the
sentiment in turn stands for great real
ity, Iowa has simply followed the ex-
ample Of other States. Many Of the
popular flowers have already been appro-
priated. New York State, for instance,
has the cultivated rose; Michigan, the
apple blossom; Delaware, the peach
blossom; and Nebraska, the golden-rod.
In choosing the wild rose Iowa has
chosen flower than which none is pref
tier. The wild rose is native Of these
prairies. Years ago it grew all over this
State, and it may still be found in those
places where the plow has left the virgin
soil undisturbed. 1t is a simple flower,
five pink petals (or yellow or white) ON a
slender stem--thst is the wild rose. Nor
do the blossoms last long. They seldom
live through more than one day, but the
wild rose bud itself is one of the dainti-
est floral creations Of God.
"The floral emblem Of the State by q
sort of anticipation already adorns the
silver service which the State Of Iowa
presented to the battle-ship Iowa. There
are many ornamental and decorative
uses which can be made of the State
flower, A full-blown rose, few rose
leaves and few rose buds will readily
lend themselves to many artistic ends.
But the best Of it all is that it creates q
State sentiment which is helpful aud
healthful. Children will be taught that
Of all the flowers there ia one which we
love above all others, and that is the
wild rose Of the prsiries."
The advocate., 1897-07-28
Oddities In TlmepIeCes.

From many samples Of lately invented
devices for timepieces reported to the
Philadelphia Times, we copy the follow
ing:
Zone Of the latest ideas patented is an
electric watch which may be made lumi-
nous at night. The wearer carries q
convenient portable battery in his waist
coat pocket, on one eide, while the watch
occupies the corresponding opposite
pocket. Imbedded in the connecting
gold chain 10 an insulated wire which
conducts the current. The circuit is
made complete when an attachment in a
locket is compressed. Behind the trans.
lucent dial is minute incandesoent
lamp, which shines brightly and shows
the relative positions Of the hands and
graduRtions on the face.
"Another freak timepieCe 10 memo
randum clock, for the benefit Of the
absent-minded element OF society. Sup.
posing that habitual forgotten who has
availed himself Of one Of these valuable
devices wishes to remind himself Of an
engagement for q certain hour. He
makes a memorandum upon an opaque
celluloid card, slips it 10 a slot in the
clock on his Office desk, sets an alarm
attachment and continues his work. At
the appointed moment the clock sets up
aloud ring and drops the memorandum
out before his eyes, A similar invention
ig timepiece whose dial is surrounded
with metallic ring. At each gradua-
tion is q contact finger, which may be
folded over TO engage the hour hand as
the latter turns about. When finger
ia so set tag bearing memorandum is
placed upon 1t by means OF q clamp.
When the hour hand reaches the desired
time Rn alarm rings and a hand points to
the memorandum. This is said to be
especially useful in livery stables and
such places, where engagements and
orders must be filed at appointed hours
and fractions thereof
"a Boston genius lately patented an
alarm clock which he ola.ms to be oil
especial value TO cooks or laboratory
workers. The set 10 graduated to fine
points, 90 that the alarm will ring ex.
aotly No ths desired moment. The alarm
The advocate., 1897-07-28
Historic Gavel.

At the gold mining convention in Den
ver recently, Prof. George Knapp Of Illi-
nois, presented to the convention gavel
made Of historic materials. The handle
was taken from piece of wood once
part OF the cabin in which Abraham
Lincoln was born. The head is COM
posed of five pieces Of wood, one from a
rail split by Mr.. Lincoln, another from
the Charter Oak, another from the old
elm tree Of Boston, piece Of walnut
from ono Of the msntIes in Mount Vernon
and piece Of Colorado pine.
The advocate., 1897-07-28

BHaoaAA's pnLa cure sIek Heaaasha.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

the Republican nominee for MAJOR,
comes of old Maine stock, his father John
F. Randall, wholesale grocer, being for
many years one OF the solid business
men of Portland, and identified largely
with the SHIPPING interests of this city.
Charles H. Randall was burn In what Is
now part of the city OF DeerinR IN 1S46.
He was educated in Portland schools and
among his instructors were Hon. Thomas
B. Reed and the late James Fl. Hanson.
He entered his fathers business rs a
clerk and finally became partner later,
forming with Nr. George W. Simonton,
the present firm OF Simonton g. Randall,
with which he has been identified TO the
present day. He is In charge Of the
financial department. of his firm which
does large and good business: Mr..
Randall is regarded among his business
associates as man of excellent judS-
ment, keen perceptions and striotest In
tegrity. Mr.. Randall has had five years
service in both branches of the city coun-
Oil. He made one of the Test presiding
officers the common council ever had. He
has remarkable executive capacity end
ability to dispatch a large amount OF
business quickly and intelligently. Those
who know him best are warmest in his
praise.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
IN FAVOR OF GREECE.

Belief Prevails in Athens that Crete VIII
Be Given to King George.
Athens, February 1.-THE belief pre-
walls here that diplomatic conference
will shortly be held in Berlin, for the
purpose of settling the question Of the
union Of Crets with Gresce. 1t is sx-
pected that the matter will be decided II,
favor of Greece, and that Prince George
will be chosen prince of the island.
Col. Vkssos, commanding the Greek
troops in Crete, has received instru stions
from the government to avoid any en-
counter with the foreign forocs on the
island. but to execute the orders of the
king, which are that he shall OCCUPY the
island and restore order ther Gin.
The Macedonian and Cretan committees
have arrived at an agreement tn concen-
trate their efforts in Crete to tho end Of
securing a union of the island with
Greece.
Anti-Turkish disturbances havo oc-
CURED in Thssssly. Shots have been ex-
changed at Aria on the Turkish frontier,
where Turkish guard across the border
was truck by a bullet.
Germany Wants Piraeus Blockaded.
Berlin, February 17.-Tbe Cologne ia
zette confirms the report that most of the
Great European powers concur in tho
proposal of Germany that the powers
blockade tho Piraeus.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

Several engagements between the
Cubans and Spanish troops are reported
from Havana, the latter being uniformly
successful. Gen. Weyler has received
the authorities of Spiritus Sancti and
assured them the rebellion would soon be
put down..
Major Mckinley was reported much
better last night.
Cornell has acquiesced in Harvard's re-
ouest TINT Yale enter the rowing race
agreed to between tho two colleges
g John F. Noonan of Gorham. n. H..
died at his home last evening at $50 of
consumption, aged "a.
The big strike at the shoe factory OF ID.
A. Donovan & Co., Of Lynn, Mass. was
amicably settled yesterday. Concessions
were made by both sides.
nn..The Glouca, ter fishing schooner Lizzie
Greenleaf has been missing tnres weeks
and has heen given up for loss with her
crew of thirteen men.
The New York trust investigatlon COM
mission got through with the rubber
trust yesterday and proceeded to examine
witnesss ON the soda trust. IA
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee ON Judiciary

Will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Thursday, Feb. 20,
1881 at o'clock p m An act TO nd 1hcMNrpos- Mann
Tuesday, March !, 1897, at 2o'cloek. 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-
chanieal gaTpGMsesb Ms1.b 1877 at o'clock D.
M. an act to regulate the Practice of Vet
Urinary Surgery, Medicine and Dentistry in
the State of Maine.
Thursday; March 4, 1897, at 2 O'Clock p
m. petttion of N W. Harris and others foI
an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Maine prohibiting the raising OF
money by taxation for any Sectarian OF
Religious Institution.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
TWO LORDS.
A Name Counts for Little in saco Mayor.
atty Contest.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.]
Saco, February 12.-This afternoon the
Republican caucus nominated for chief
executive ex-Alderman Abram Z. Lord.
Tonight the Democrats unanimously be-
slowed upon Mayor Samuel L. Lord re-
nomination to that office.
In the Repu blican caucus Mr..
W. S. Hasty presided. The two candi-
dates, BRAN T.. Lord and DR.. William
J. May bury were placed in nomination
hy enthusiastic spseches.
Candidate Lord won, he receiving aS9
votes to 81 for DR.. Maybury. The sue
cessful nominee made brief speech OF
acceptance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
The Committee ON Railroads,
TeleerapEls and Expresses

will give public hearing in Railroad Com
missioners office, at Augusta, Wednesday,
February II, 1897 at O'Clock p. M, on an
act to amend the charter of the Fryeburg
Horse Railroad Company.
Wednesday, February "a, 1897, at o'clock
D. m, on an act to amend an act Incorporate
ing the Saco River Telegraph and Telephone
Wednesday, February "a. 1897, at o'clock
port and Boothbay Harbor Telephone and
Wednesday. March 3, 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-
pio'-' o'' JOHN M. KALER, Sect.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
TROOPS FOR THEssALlAN FRONTIER
Prince Nicholas Starts With a Field Artil-
lery

Athens, February 17.-It is believed
here that detachmsnts Of marines landed
from the foreign warships at Heraklion,
Retimo and Sitia yesterday. 1T being the
purpose of Vice Admiral Canevaro Of the
italian navy, who is In command of the
united naval forces Of the Powers, to pre-
vent attacks by the Greek forces upon
those places. The provinces named are
reported TO have become less disturbed
and affairs are returning more nearly to
a normal condition.
Col. vassos, commanding the Greek
corps of occupation, it is said, made ne
opposition to the landing of the marines:
Prince Nicholas of Gresce, in command
of battery Of Held artillery, started TO-
day for the Thessalian frontier. Large
crowds of people gathered to witness the
departure of the troops and gave the
soldiers and commander an ovation as
they started on their journey.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Failed to Return Borrowed Horse.

Saco, February 17.-By order OF City
Marshal Burns of Saoo. Deputy Sheriff
James o. Witham of Weld today arrest
ed at Carthage, b. Frank Stevens, ped
dler of harness oil, who last fall hired \
horse at A. j. Carll's stable in this city
and failed TO return the animal. He will
be arraigued in the SAGE municipal court
tomorrow on charge of larceny. The
horse. after long search. was found at
Wells
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Death to Hanua's Hopes.

Columbus, Ohio. February 17.-There
was long conference between Gov.
Bushnell and the chairman of the Repub-
lican state executive committee today.
The report comes that it was decided not
to appoint Chairman Hanna to the United
States Senate.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
LUCKY DOVER.
Public Spirited Citizen VIII Give the
i Town q Library.

Foxcroft, February 17.-Dr. e. A.
Thompson of Dover, has offered build
ing for library costing not less than
$4,000 and to endow the library with $40,
900 il the town will purchase lot.
Steps to incorporate library associa-
tjon have been taken, and the town will
probably accept tho proposition, but
nothing definite can be done till the
holding of town meeting next month.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

Bangor Democrats Nominate a Mayor.
Bangor, February 1.-THE Democratic
caucus held tonight nominated exMayor
Frederic A. Cummings a. candidate for
mayor by acclamation. John Il. Mason
was also presented, but his name was
withdrawn before vote wal. taken.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
"ALTHEHE SKIN SOAP" ,,,a II
thor
oughly

cleanses and softens the skin, cures
chopped hands, and preserves the con-
dition of the pores and glands. Does not
irritate the dermol Tissues. Superb For
Infants.
For sale by all druggists and H. Il. HAY q
Son, Middle st.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committeeon Legal Affairs

VIII give a hearingln its room in the State
House In Augusta as follows:
On Tuesday. Feb. 23.1897, at Q O'Clock p. M.
an act regulating the use of bicycles by the
municipal officers of towns.
HENRY BOYNTON, Sec'y.
Legal Affairs Committee.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee ON Railroads
'e Tefegraphs and Expresses

viii give a public hearing in Railroad Com
missioners' office at Augusta as follows:
Wednesday, February "a, 1897, at o'clock
o. 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.
WednesI lay, 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. M,
on an act to amend the charter of the kenne-
bago Railroad Company.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
on Inland Fisheries
and Game.

State House, Augusta, on Thursday, Feb. 16,
1897, at two O'Clock p M. on petition of II.
M. Littlefield and others of Waterboro for
repeal of chapter 224 of the laws of 1891, pro-
hibiting the taking of fish in Little Ossfpee
Pond and its tributaries.
c. E. CUSHMAN. Sec
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
oxford Alienation Case.

South Paris, February l7.-The suit of
Brown against Seavey. alleged alternating
wife's affections, was continued in the
rested in the forenoon, and the plaintiffs
rebuttal WAS not put in. The jury did
not return verdict tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Bran Trial Postponed.

Boston, February 17.-The hear ing on
the question Of the exceptions in the
case of Thomas NJ. Bran, the convictea
murderer of Captain Nash, was post
poned this forenoon in the United States
Circuit court until tomorrow, Judge
Colt being in Providence and unable to
be here until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

London, February 1s.-The Daily News
publishes despatch from Canea. Crete,
which says the Greek camp at Flatanias.
a short distance west of Canea, is in great
force and occupies lofty and virtually
inaccessible fortress. Col. Vassous.
who commanded the troops is, the corre-
spondent says, thoroughly prepared fer
advance and is only awaiting instruc-
tions from Athens to move. In the mean.
time the troops are showing the greatest
impatienoe to begin operations Skir-
mishes are constantly occurring in the
hills around Platanias and the insur-
gents are rapidly gathering around and
will shortly number 20, 00e. The presence
OF the Greek troops IN the island with
the oonseq uent hope that the settlement
of the difficulty will shortly be reached,
alone prevents the slaughter OF every
Moslem outside Of the occupied towns i'll
Crete. The withdrawal OF the Greeks,
the correspondent Declares would he fol-
lowed. by events which the flags OF Euro
pean powers would be powerless to avert.
London, February 1.-THE Standard
has received despatch from Athens saw
ing that Col. Vassous had Captured i'm
portant position of Vouklies. Col. Vas
SOUS, the despatch says, is forming the
insurgents into battalions and furnish
ing them with arms. King George is
daily in receipt of teIegraphic dispatches
from many parts of the world, notably
Italy, Great Britain and the United
States, expressing approval of his policy.
Another battalion of infantry with arms
and stores for volunteers in Crete sailed
from Piraeus this evening.
Constantinople, February 17.-The
ministry OF marine has asked the govern
ments for a credit of 500, COCO pounds to
defray the expenses incurred in preparing
and mobilizing this Turkish feet. The
squadrons are now being prepared. The
first will comprise four warships and ten
torpedo boats and will sail within i've
days. The second will consist eff five war
ships and ten torpedo boats. Fifty
thohssnd naval reserves have been sum
moned for the service and in addition the
third army corps now at Salonika and
the Redifs Of Trebizond have been or
dered to join their col0rs, making alto
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
NOW TO THE PRESIDENT.
Immigration Bill Passes the Senate by
Narrow Margin.

Four Republicans Voted Nay and Four
the Debate for the Bi1l-Little Business
Transacted in the House.
Washington, February 17.-The con-
ference report on the immigration bill
was laid before the Senate. Mr.. Caffery
opposed the conference report.
MIR. Gray opposed the report and bill
az departure from the settled policy of
the United States.
Mr.. Gibson argued against the confer
ence report and against the bill. The
bill he declared, was framed on the
theory of the fugitive slave law and it's
inhumanity would shock the whole
moral sense of the people.
Mr.. Blanchard, Democrat of Louisiana.
spoke against the conference report.
Mr., Lodge closed the debate with a
speech in defense of the report
"Thers, " he said, was great mass Of
unemployed people in the United States
When they were all employed, Congre ss
might consider whether 1t Was wise to
cease restricted Immigration.
A 5 n. m. the debate closed, and vote
was taken on the conference report.
1t was agrssd to-yeas S4, nays 81
Four Dem ocrats voted in its favor and
four Republicans against it.
The Senate proceeded to executive
business and at 9 p. n. adjourned until
tom orrow.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House the conference report on
the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill was presented and
agreed to. The bill carries total appro-
priation of s21, III, 767.
The election case Of Hopkins, Republi-
can Va. Kendall, Democrats, OF the tenth
Kentucky district. was brought up, the
report being in favor of Kendall.
Mr.. Daniels spoke in support of the
committees report. The House ad-
journed A vote on the case will bs tax
en- at tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The COMMITTEES on Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at
1897. at o'cioci D. m. Petition OF Portland
Clearing House In relation to transfer of
stock for collateral security; bank holidays
and abolishment of days Of grace.
W. j. KNOWLTON, Secy.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee on Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Friday, March s.
1897 at O'Clock p. m. An act to establish
the Maine Polyclines.
An act relating toi corporations organized
under the general law.
Wednesday. March 3, 1897 at 2 O'Clock p. m.
An act relating to ths amount of baggage to be
carried by Railroad Corporations for each per-
son purchasing first class ticket,
W. j. KNOWLTON, Sec'y.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Legal Affairs Committee

will give a public hearing in its rooms at
the State House in Augusta, as fol lows ::
OnsThursday Feb. 70, 1897, at o'clock.
nment of taxes in case of irregularity or error
i'm the original assessment.
On Thursday, Feb, 25, 1897, at 2 o'clock
pm., on an act to authorize the correctlon
o'' HENRY BOYNTON, secy
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Legal Affairs Com nli,iee.

On Tuesday February %, 1897, at o'clock
P. NJ. on an Act to legalize doings of the
Saccarappa Aqueduct Company.
o'clock, p M, on an Act to preserve the
purity of public water supplies.
HENRY BOYNTON, Sec'y,-
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

gsther rs, 500 men who will be concen-
trated near the creek front Ter.
London, Feb 1.-THE Daily New says
it is reported in the lobby of the House
of Con, mons that it is not likely that the
Powers Ill attempt to dislodge the Greek
from the island of Crete, but their
presence will after decent interval be
acquiesced in. 1t Is whispered that King
George was made aware beforehand that
the action taken by Greece, would not be
resisted desperately.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1s62-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 oci0ch Z. ~ ~
An act to amend section one, chapter e. Vi 'io
Bill to amend section A, chapter 81, OF the R..
s. relating to intoxicating Liquors. o,o,oor -,
Wednesday, Feb. "a. 1897. at 2 O'CLOCK ?. m.
An act To- proyide for Homeopathic treatment
in ali General Hospitals receiving aid from the
state OF maine' W. J. KNowLToN, sec'y.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

fair, probably preceded by local showers
in northern portions, westerly winds,
cooler Thursday night
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee on Financial
Affairs.

viii give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta.
Thursday, Feb. 1S, 1897, at Q O'Clock r. M.
ty of Portland.
c. E. MCINTYRE. Secretary
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Com mittee ON judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Tuesday, Marcn .,
the United Indurated Fibre Company OF New
Jersey to generate and supply compressed
air and electrical power. ca.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
Nominations for Mayor in Auburn.

Auburn. Februsry 17.-The Auburn
Democrats tonight nominated L. A..
Huston, mayor. The Auburn Prohibi-
tionists nominated George A. Allen for
mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

Will Be Mayor Butler of Rockland.
Rockland, February 17.-At the Re-
publican CAUCUS this evening, A. W.
Butler was unanimously nominated as
q candidate for mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
IN THE HOUSE.
fHE WEATHER.

Boston, Feb. H.
Local forecast for
Thursday: F air,
colder Thursday
n i e h t.; westerly
winds.
Washington, Feb.
17.-Forecast for
Thursday for New
ENGLAND: Generally
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee on Judiciary

VIII give public hearing in its room at the
otor On FRIDAY. Feb. 26. 1897, at 2 O'Clock p. M,
an act relating to the Maine Eye and Ear In
Urinary. w. J. KNOWLToN, Secy;
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee ON Legal Affairs

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House tn Augusta. Thursday, Feb'y 18,
at Q O'Clock. p. M, on an Act to amend Section
16 of Chapter 259, Public Laws OF 1893, rela~
NV " -' HENRY BoYNTON, sec'y,
QtQ
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18

Ellsworth Republicans Nominate.
Ellsworth, February 17-At the Repub-
| lican caucus this aftur1oon Henry u.
Davis was nominated for mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee on Railroads
Telegraphs and Expresses

Will give public hearing In Railroad Com
missioner's office at Augusta. Wednesday,
February II. 1897. at 2 O'clock p. m,
On an act in addition to and to amend Chap.
634 Private and Special OF 1893, as amended
by Chap. 80, Private and Special Laws of 1895,
relating to the Hampden and Winterport Elec-
tric Railway and Light Co.
feDStd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The mmiltee on Judiciary

Will give public hearing in its room at the
State House In Augusta as follows:
Thursday. February 25, 1897, at O'Clock
., m. An act to provide for the retirement OF
police officers OF the city of Portland on
half pay.
An act to extend the rights and privileges of
'n' 0n''' "'' ~. KNowLToN, sec'y;
fnhaEd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-18
The Committee on Taxation

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, as follows: Thurs
day, Feb. 18, at 2 o'clock p. M, on an act re-
latfng to the taxation OF real estate mort
cages. ..s ,,,., s
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