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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
GERMANY HELD ALO0F.
French Yellow Book shows That She
Was Slow I'm Agreeing to
Concert pIans

Paris, July l2-Yellow books we're issued
to-day which are chiefly interesting IN that
they confirm Russias Initiative in the
European concerts Eastern policy and
Germany's holding sloof from the concert
and insisting that energetic measures
against Greece be adopted. They also show
that Bulgaria and SerVia. in February last
wanted to demand certain privileges from
Turkey for Macedonia. but that Servia de-
clined 10 ally herself under any pretext
with Greece and stipulated that Greece
should not be a party to the demand
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
B'rai Birth Orphan Asylum.

Cleveland. o.. July 12.-The annual COM
Increment OF the Jewish Orphan asylum
of the Independent Order of B'nai Birth,
representing the Northern Central states.
is being held here. Ninety-five children
were graduated and ffty-one orphans ad-
mitted to-day. The trustees received an
endowment of &.00o from Mrs. Herman
R1ack of this city. The old officers were
reelected rJ
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Demand LeweIIing'. Removal.

Topeka. Kas.. July 12-(SpeciaLl The
Populist county central committee of Sum-
ner county has adopted resolutions indOrs-
ing Senator Forney and Representatives
Hackney and Harbaugh. approving the
veto of the railroad bill. calling upon Cow
Crnor Leedy to call the legislature together
as soon possible. and calling upon the
governor to remove Lewelling.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
RELIEF FOR GOTHAM.
shower Last Night Lowered the Tenn
perature Nearly 10 Deg. in
the Metropolis.

New York, July ia refreshing shower
passed over the city about IL O'Clock to-
night lowered the mercury nearly; 10 deg,
and dissipated the humidity which during
the day was above 90 per cent This is the
first genuine relief from the heat that the
people have had for ten: days, AMI the
weather prophets say it win be cooler.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13

BILE band of women. Then there Is the La
dies of the G. A. r, an independent organi-
zati0n. which | know does a vast work for
the old veterans Opposed to womens as
sOciations! Pray tell me when did get the
reputation of being fool, Tell the party
or parties that told you such stun that 1
will do more for any woman's organization
in this state in a minute than they will do
in all their lives"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
VIII start with Non-Union Men.

Piitsburg, Pa. July 12-The ]. Painter e.
Sons Company, of the West end, will en-
0eavOr to start their mills non-union to-
morrow. A foHce of eight policemen is now
on duty at the mill TO preserve order and
protect the men who desire to work. One
non-union boss roller has already been
hired and was at work during the day
putting one mill in condition for running.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Arkansas city c. A, n. Reunion.

Arkansas city. Kas.. July i2-(Special) /
The eleventh annual reunion OF the South
western Soldiers Association will he held
Ir fhiS CITY az Riverside park August III
and September !. . 3. 1897. Great prepara-
ttor= are being made. and the coming re-
union bids fair TO be the largest ever held
lu Arkansas city. Letters are coming
in daily from old soldiers expressing their
Intention Of being present.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Bogus Half Dollars at Mena.

Nepa. Ark, July l2.-(specialD Many of
the merchants of this city, upon investiga-
tion found that someone had passed cOun-
terfeft half-dOllars on them during a rush
of business Saturday afternoon. The spuri-
ous coins are very good limitations. but "A
little light in weight. United States mar
shals are trying TO ferret out the counter
feiter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
MORE APPOINTMENTS.
Board of Charities Fills a Number of
Places at the State In
q situations.

Topeka. Kas., July 12.-(Special) The
state board of charities to-day announced
the following appointments:
Osawatomie asylum-Clerk. J. Baum, Col
by: physician. Harry Reese, Dillon
Topeka asylum-Clerk. J. Coughlin. Kan
sas City. Kas.; matron, Louise Wheeler.
Concordia; painter, o. T. Olmstead. Ma
rion.
Topeka reform schooI-Assistant superin-
tendent, Frank johnson, Phillipsburg
Olathe asylum-Clerk and steward l..
Lagerstrom Fallon.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
DAVIS OFF FOR DETROIT.
Authorized to Represent the National
Administration at the Repub-
Hcan League. Meeting.

Washington, July 12.-(Special) Assist
ant Secretary Davis has gone TO Detroit 10
address the National League of Republican
Clubs tomorrow evening. He left to-
night. at the request of Secretary Bliss,
who wired him to represent the administra-
tion and to speak for it, While there Mr..
Davis will incidentally do his level best to
locate the next annual meeting of the
league at Kansas City. From Detroit, he
will go 10 Niagara Falls TO deliver the
annual address 20 the Beta Theta Pi coll
lege fraternity next Saturday night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
liberty Man Dies From Heat.

Liberty. Mo. July 12.-(Special) Charles
Maelstrom. the papeThanger, who was pros
trated by heat last Thursday died al 4
o'clock this morning in his room at the
Hotel Arthur. Deceased was born in Stock
holm, Sweden. and came 70 Liberty from
Kansas city one year ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
A COAL TRAIN WRECKED.
Eight Cars Let Loose n Grade
5000 Reward offered for the
Arrest of the CuIprits.

New Straitsville, o., July 12.-Eight cars
of coal standing on the siding at mine No.
were let loose by unknown persons. and
ran half a mile down grade through
switch, making a complete wreck. The
Columbus & Rocking Coal and Iron Com
pany. which owns the mine. offers a re-
ward OF 5000 for the arrest OF the guilty
Darties.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
GIns. blower. AdIourn.

Cleveland o., July 12-The glass blowers
finished their work tonight and adjourned.
Two delegates were chosen to represent the
organization in the coming conference with
the manufacturers to decide upon a scale
of wages. Their Instructions were some
what elastic, the figures to be demanded
by the men depending somewhat on the
outcome of the tariff bill.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13

Axtell, Kas., July l2.-Samuel Tumas Cas-
tellane, who died at his home near here,
was the son Of Revolutionary soldier. and
the youngest OF family of twenty-one
children. He was born in New Jersey July
s, 1916. and settled on his farm in Kansas
in 1870. He was first cousin OF the father
of Count Castellane. who married Miss
Anna Gould.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
OPERATORS INDIFFERENT.
DESTROYS of suspsnding in the JeIIIcO
District on Account of
Low Prices.

Tenn, July 12.-Authentic in
formation from the Jellico coal mining dis
trict, where over 1900 miners are out on
strike. is to the effect that reports as to
totally without foundation. The men have
had no work since May /. but have so far
managed to subsist without aid from the
outside. The operators are desirous of sus-
pending during the summer on account of
low prices, and are Indifferent whether or
not an agreement is reached as TO a wage
scale.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13

Touia. Kas. July i2.--tSpecialD The first
county G. A. r reunion for. the wear i'm
Kansas will be held In. this city 20 morrow
and "Wednesday. Great preparations have
and adjoining counties will be IN attendance
several good speakers are on the pro-
crzmme. Adiutant 8eDerst Lew Hanback,
viii conduct the campfire Tuesday night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Democrnt Lu.eIr to he Nomipated.

BelOit. -kas.. July 12.-(Specisll The Pop
ulists of the Fifteenth judicial district,
composed of Jewell. Osborne. Mitchell and
Smith counties. will hold their judicial con-
ventien i'm this city Tomorrow. There are
three candidates.. G. Uni. OF Smith coun-
ty; NJ. r. Sutherland. of Jewell. and Cyrus
Heren. OF Osborne. the present incumbent.
Uhl is a Democrat, and his nomination is
predicted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
No Rn,Inr.. in 1he Hou,r.

Washington. July 12.-On account OF the
death Of Senator Harris. as soon as the
journal had been read, the house on motion
of Mr.. Moon. Democrat. OF Tennessee, as
q mark OF respect TO the memory of the
deceased senator, suspended business until
tomorrow noon.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
STRIKE is SPREADING.
Continued From First Page

through. II will conhscate no more coal.
The railway company has assured the
Lake Erie Iron Company that II will re-
turn Its eonfiscated coal in a short time,
and upon this assurance the company has
started its mills.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Arrested for Double Murder

Mena, Ark, July 12.-(Speciall Sam
Minei deputy United States marshal for
the Indian Territory. has arrested John
Porter. who is wanted here for killing
Swede Johnson and Ben Smith. two gam.
bleFs. during a poker game in the town OF
Hatton last November.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Chartered a steamer.

Cleveland o., July I2-The Tippecanoe
Club has chartered the steamer State OF
Michigan, and tonight members and their
ladies to the number Of 200 left on her for
Detroit to attend the annual meeting OF
the National League of Republican Clubs.
troit.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
A Big Reduction In Wages.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 12.-The Scottdale
Iron and Steel Company notified their em-
pioyes to-day OF a reduction in wages of
nearly rs per cent. The men refused to ac-
cept anything but the Amalgamated scale.
and the firm say the mill will be started
OH Monday next at the scale presented
to-day
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13

Berlin. July l2-The TagebIatt,s Con-
stantinople correspondent SAYS that the
British and French ambassadors TO Turkey
governments being dissatisfied with their
conduct in connection with the speace neeo-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Will give II Another Trial.

Topeka. Kds.. July I2-(SpecialD Adju-
tant General Allen to-day countermanded
the order mastering out the company OF
cided 10 give the company another trial
for ninety DAYS and If fl does not improve
he will then muster 1t out for good.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
A Tin Plate strike Broken.

Cleveland O., July 12-The strike of the
Crescent Sheet Tin Plate works was broken
to-day by the Importation of forty skilled
men from Pennsylvania who were set 20
work
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Only one job for Each Family.

Topeka Kas.. July 12-(Special) Chair
man Brown. Of the state board of charities,
stated to-day that the board had decided
to break M the practice among the super
iHtendents OF the various state institutions
of appointing their wives as matrons OF
the Institutions. He says that one men,
Der of the family is enough TO have on the
pay roll.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Distinguished Lawyer Dead.

| Sacramento Cal. July 12.-Judge n.
| Greene Curtis. one of California's oldest
\ ana most distinguished lawyers. died to-
| day. He served three terms in the state
1 senate. Deceased was a native OF North
| Carolina aged n years
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

ELECTRIC RAILROAD operafinT "a
miles. city contract for lighting live sub
urban city, 1900 population. OWNER
wants 1000. VIII give half interest for
above amount only principal Full details
at Interview. Address ELECTRIC RAIL-
ROAD, Kansas City journal
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Money for the Strikers.

New York. July 12.-The Central Labor
Union, of New York, has sent 500 and as
surance of its hearty cooperation to Pres
ident Ratchford OF the Mine Workers
Union, whose members are on a strike.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13

Springfield. H., July 12.-Pursuant to the
decision of yesterdays mass meetings, the
miners in all mines in the Springfield dis
trct struck to-day except Clear Lake, Co.
operative and Spaulding shafts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Very Warm in Idaho.

Boise Id. July 12-Sunday was .ha
warmest day ever experienced here with
two exceptions. In 1873. The maximum was
lO7 degrees.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
British Ns,Imaker. Strike

Londcn. July 12-Five thousand wrought
nailmakers in South Staffordshire and
North Worcestershire have struck for 10
per cent advance in wages
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-13
Remember

When Seur present coal contract expires
co. sell CHEROkEE COAL. Tel 1856.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
Good Templars.

The Portland Press had an excellent por-
tralt OF Grand Secretary George E. Bracket
and said of him: He has had an unbroken
mem bership for 36 years and has been grand
secretary for "a years. He has attended nine
sessions OF the Right w orthy Grand Lodge,
editor and publisher of the Maine Temper
ance Record, official organ, 20 years"
MT Bracketts reelection and the appoint
ment of Mrs. Brackett as assistant secretary
IS very gratifying to their many friends and
deserved tribute to their efficiency and
zeal.
The 33d annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Maine Good Templars opened in
Mystic Hall, Portland, April 9th, with a
large ana enthusiastic attendance. G. G. T.
Grant Rogers of Richmond presided. In
MS report he states that the order is losing
ground and that soDethn - Ist be done to
awaken interest. He says that the order is
still able to hold its own, but under present
conditions cannot do so much longer. He
counsels earnest efforts to improve it, There
We're nearly fifty members present, and 15
persons, an unusually large number, We're
initiated. The report of the grand secretary
showed that there were 263 lodges in Maine
with total membership of Is, ,043, and that
there have been 81 lodges instituted in
Name the past year. The receipts for the
year have been $4,000. In attendance %
subordinate lodges We're represented and II
district lodges. The following officers were
Rev. E V. Stevens, G. g.. Oakland George
3. Brackett, G. s., Belfast; Frank c. Holt,
6. L., South Norridgewock; Mrs. H. C..
Munson, G. S. j. T., Lewiston; Rev. E. v.
Bragdon, G. Chap, Sabattus; H. E. Henry,
q. NJ. The following We're appointed: Mrs.
A. j. Cove, G. d. Nj, Perry; Mrs E. l..
Brackett, G. A. S., Belfast; w. A. Rdeout,
G. Guard, Calais; D. e. Knight, G. Sentinel,
Pittston. The following were elected as
representatives to the international supreme
lodge, at Zurich, Switzerland: Rev. E. V.
Stevens, Oakland; Mrs j. r. Pollard, Ken
nebunk Rev. A. j. Wheeler, Auburn Mrs
L. G. Partington, Portland. Alternates,
Rev. o. Fl. Perkins, Kennebunk John G.
Smith, Kennebunkport W. P. Hitchison,
Oakland; W. A. Rideout. Calais. 1t was
voted to hold the next meeting at Farming
ton. The session closed Friday. The reso-
lutions deprecated the lax enforcement of
the prohibtory law and suggested that the
lodges appoint committees to visit officers
and ask them to enforce the law.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
From Mr.. MiIIiken's Brothers.

A. A. Howes, Esq, has received a personal
letter from Frank Milliken, brother of the
late Hon. S. l.. Milliken, under date of
Washington, D. c., April 30th, from which
We quote as follows: II intended to write
you Immediately after my return from Bel
fast and thank yourself and the citizens of
B. for the great respect paid my brother as
we'll as for the magnificent hospitality ex-
tended the accompanying party of Senators,
Representatives and others, but have felt
too much depressed and fatigued to do So
Every one in the party was more than
pleased with the citizens of Belfast and their
generous manner of doing business. Repre-
sentative Stallings of Alabama said he had
heard of mean Yankees all his life, and if
the Belfast people were a fair sample he
would like to have about 10000 of them in
his district
Mr.. n. B. Miliken writes to The Jour
nal: 81 received your paper containing the
portrait and particulars of the funeral, ETC.,
of my brother, Hon. S. l.. Milliken, and
will simply say that the article is magnifi-
cent and the likeness very good and cor
rect"
''Please state that saw Hon. Joseph H.
Manley at the house where my brother died
both before and after my brot hers death, and
he heartily expressed his sorrow and SYM
pathy. 1 am not sure that he was there at
the time of the short prayer service, but
think he was'
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
tions was passed. The amounts appropriate
ed are as follows. com nared with last wear
Secret Societies.

Supreme Representative Luther B. Roberts
paid an official visit to Silver Cross Lodge,
X. of P, last evening, May 9TH.
The ins tallation of officers of Canton Pal
las, P. M, 1. 0. O. F., has been postponed
to Wednesday evening, May 18th.
Belfast Company, Uniform Rank, Knights
of Pythias, is holding frequent drill meetings
preparing for the annual field day at Port
land, July Sth and 9th.
Belfast Masonic bodies are represented in
the Grand bodies at Portland this week as
follows: Palestine Commandery, X. T.,
James II. Howes; King Solomon Council,
and Timothy Chase Lodge, S. A. Parker
Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter, Oscar Hills
Phoenix Lodge, DR.. W G. Libby. Other mem
bers of the Order who attended from this
vicinity are Hiram Chase, who this year
completes half century member of the
Grand Lodge, G. B. Hall, G. P. Lombard of
Belfast; District Deputy Rodel A. Packard,
Oscar and Isaac Hills and M. G. Black of
Northport j. w. Black and Rev 0. H.
Ferrald of Searsport; Samuel 81. West of
Stockton Springs.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
Reception to Rev. q. q. Winslow

The members of the Methodist Church
and Epworth League gave a reception to
Rev. George G.. Winslow and wife at the
vestry Wednesday evening, April 2Sth, on
the occasion of Mr.. Winslow's return to the
pastorate of the church for another year.
The vestry was very prettiy decorated with
red and white, the League colors, combined
with evergreens and bright flowers. At Z
o'clock a number of little girls formed in a
double row from the library door to seats
near the platform, and as the pastor and his
wife walked down between the rows the
children sang very pretty "Welcome
Song" and strewed flowers along the path.
The song (both words and music) was COM
posed by Miss Cleora Haney.
M. G. Hill gave a very happily worded
address of welcome, which was briefly re-
sponded to by Mr.. Winslow. Miss Cleora
Haney gave piano solo, after which Miss
Lillian Spinney gave the address of welcome
of the Epworth League, followed by cor
net solo by Ambrose J. Morrison; recitation
"Pll Try" by Miss Nellie Hall; song by
Maurice Davidson; and piano solo by Mrs
A. j. Morrison.
Ice cream and cake were served and the
remainder of the evening was spent in
greeting and sociability.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
Personal.

Charles H. Field went to Lewiston yester-
day on business,
Capt Charles Baker went to Pittstield on
business yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden d. Chase went to
Boston Tuesday on business.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Pond returned last
Thursday from a short visit in Boston.
Frank Carter OF Montvile has entered the
employ of A. A. Howes & Co.
Mrs. Sarah E. Pierce returned home Mon
day from a visit of two months in Boston
Dustin H. Cunningham of Natick, Mass,
is visiting his brother. Henry B. Cunning
ham.
Mrs. Charles E. Stev ems returned home
yesterday from a visit of four weeks in Ellis
worth.
Misses Maud Milliken AMI Mary F. John
son arrived home from Cali fornia last Friday
evening.
Miss Annie NJ. Bean returned Monday
from Boston, where she has been spending
the winter.
Sumner Louville, who has been spending
the winter at John n. Stewards, has gone to
Skowhegan for short visit
Wallace R. White Esq, now of Utah, and
formerly of Winthrop, Me-, has been in
ashington pushing his candidacy for one
of the auditorships of the treasury.
Charlotte Frost, Wesleyan, represented
the 99 delegation in responding to a toast at
the Initiation banquet of the Sigma chapter
of Tri-Deta Society, Middleton Conn.
William Casey of this city, who has been
in the employ of the Boston & Bangor
Steamship Co. for several years. has a posi-
tion on the life-saving station at South Bos-
ton.
The steamer Bismarck, which came up
from Manset last week for repairs, brought
one passenger, Miss frankie King, who is to
teach the spring term of school at Grange,
Lncolnville.
Mrs. S. L. Milliken has sufficiently re-
covered from her recent indisposition to be
up and about the house, and Miss Maud
Milliken is recovering from the fatigue of
her long and sad journey home from Cali
fornia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shea and daugh-
ter Eleanor arrived yesterday for visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Burkett. Mrs. B.,
who has been visiting in Boston and Phila-
delphia, came with them Mr.. Shea's troupe
will begin tour of Canada in about two
weeks.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
Sons and Daughters of rlaine.

The Nashua, N. H., society of the Sons
and Daughters of Maine celebrated their
organization April 2Sth by banquet at city
hall, at which about IT'S members were pres
ent. Following the discussion of the menu,
ex-Mayor Thomas Sands, toastmaster, ex-
pressed his appreciation that so many had
attended. He called on Rev. Z. S. Perkins,
who responded to the toast, "Maine people
who have remained in their native State -
1.-THE industries of Maine" was responded to
by Alderman James M. Taylor. Judge W.
o. Clough was introduced to speak on
"Maine as summer resort" Rev. C. G.
Garland spoke on Education in Maine,"
and B. A. Pease on "Maine people who have
left their native State for homes elsewhere" !"
Among the names added to the membership
of the society was that of II. R. Mcdonald,
Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1897-05-06
Waldo County Teachers Meeting.

The meeting of the Waldo County Teach
er's Association at Stockton Springs Friday
and Saturday, May 21st and I'D, will be one
of interest and profit to all who attend The
following progrom is announced
FRIDAY
erson
Response, F. S. Brick.
II, "History in the Rural Schools" F. S.
Brick discussion by F. A. Dickey, F. n.
Nickerson and Miss Sadie Russ.
80 p N, "Reading in the Rural Schools, -
W. j. Cortheli; discussion by Miss Ethel
Thomas and A. n, Jewett,
2.30. "Arithmetc," State Superintendent
W. w. Stetson; general discussion.
3 80. Question Box, conducted by H. E.
Ellis.
:. Lecture by W. w. stetson.
SATURDAY.
GA. IN. Mature Work. " A l. Lane gen
eral discussion.
10. "Picture Work" Miss Ida B. Car
ter discussion by Mrs Emma F. Davis ;
Miss Julia A. Wiggin and Miss Mary H.
Mason.
II. methods for Busy Work. Miss
Mary +. Beaman; discussion by Miss A l.
berta Wadsworth, A. H. Kane and Miss Lii
han Maddocks.
II M Business meeting.
Half fare for round trip tickets will be
issued to Belfast from all points on the
Maine Central railroad. Buckboards will
take passengers from Belfast to Stockton
Springs and return for 81, going over Fri
day morning and returning Saturday after
noon. Reduced rates will be given at the
hotel at Stockton Springs.