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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
TO ABANDON COAL.
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad Win Use Coke.

New Haven, Conn, July 26.-It has
been decided to discontinue the use of
coal as fuel on the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad and to sub
stitute coke for it on all locomotives.
Experiments with coke have been
tried for a year. They have proved
that it is the cheaper fuel lasts almost
as long as bituminOus coal and has
other advantages over it.
For the Boston & Albany a years
supply of coke has been ordered and it
is said there is a likelihood of this fuel
being adopted by all of the New Eng
land railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
oueen,s Eves Innroved.

1.-The Queen has been undergoing a
course of treatment for ten weeks for
her eyes, as advised by Prof. Pagen-
stecher of Wiesbaden, and I am rejoic-
ed to say with the most successful re-
suit The Queens eyesight is no longer
in danger, and an operation viii be un-
necessary. Her Majesty now wears
powerful glasses of unusually large size
and with black rims. which were. order
ed by Prof. Pagenstecher and when she
is obliged to use artificial light she pre-
fers a shaded wax candle"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
BATTERY MONUMENTS.
Several Ordered Placed Along the
Coast by Uncle Sam.

Washington, July 26.-By direction of
the president, batteries along the sea
coast have been designated as fol-
lows:
At Marrowstone Point, Puget Sound,
Fort FIagler in honor of the late Gen
eral d. w. Flagler, chief of ordnance.
Ballast Point, San Diego, Cal, Fort
ROsecrans, in honor of the late Major
General William Rosecrans.
Chinook Point, mouth Of Columbia
river, Fort Columbia
Admiralty Head, Puget Sound. Fort
Casey, in honor of the late Brigadier
General Thomas Casey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
REFUSES no EAT.
Mrs. Rich Has Become SulIen In Her
Mexican Prison.

FL Paso. Tex, July 26.-Mrs. Rich.
who is accused of having murdered her
husband in Mexico, will be kept in
communicate for 4S hours, instead of p
as the law directs. Today she was ar
raigned. BY direction Of Governor
Ahumada. the prisoner will be permit
ted to receive visitors two days in the
week and newspaper reporters at all
times. The trial viii begin six weeks
hence. Since being locked up in Mex
icO Mrs Rich has refused to eat and is
said to be very sullen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
ALMOST SQUELCHED.
Little Yellow Fever Now Prevails at
Santiago.

Washington, July 26.-Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg has received the follow
ing from Major O OReilly at Havana:
Harvard teIegraphs from Santiago
the 25th:
Situation as follows: July %. no
cases no deaths: q. one new case,
civilian; one death, also civilian; "a
no cases, no deaths. Case of soldier on
July 20, originated in barracks; garri-
son promptly moved into camp; no new
cases.
Gen. Sternberg thinks the conditions
are now very favorable toward pre-
venting a spread of yellow fever among
the troops in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
Bonds Cancelled.

The county commissioners have Just
finished cancelling the first railroad
bonds ever issued by Shawnee county.
1t was an issue of $4,000. given to the
Santa Fe Railroad company in 1869.
They were 80 year bonds and became
due on May 1. Since that time the
county has been collecting them in so
that they could be cancelled. The hold
ers of the bonds were not anxious to
give them up as they were bearing per
cent interest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
CALIFORNIANS SAIL.
On Their Return From the Philip
pines to Their Homes.

Manila, July 26.-12:24 p. m.-The
transport Sherman sailed today for San
Francisco via Nagasaki and Yokohama
with the California infantry. consisting
of forty-eight officers and $50 men: two
batteries of the California heavy artil-
lery. nine officers and eighty-six men
imentS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
M'KINLEY Is SORRY
About the Lynching of Italians In
louisiana

Rome. July 26-An official communi-
cation says that the United States sec
retary of state, Mr.. John Hay has in
structed the American embassy to as
sure the government of Italy that the
United States will adopt evedy legal
sure justice in the Tallulah affair. The
communication adds that Secretary
Hay has expressed to the Italian
charge d'affaires at Washington, the re-
gret of President Mckinley for the de-
pIora Bile occurrences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
PRICES ADVANCED.
Pig Iron Goes to $16 In the Chatta-
nooga District.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 26.-Au the
Cincinnati furnaces Of the Chattanooga
district today announced an advance Of
81 per ton in pig iron, making the price
of No. I SIG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
MR. CLARKE PROMOTED.
Popular Santa Fe Clerk Made Trav-
elling Auditor.

Mr. o. L. Clarke of the auditors office
has been appointed travelling auditor of
the Santa Fe. with Jurisdiction over a
part Of the middle division and all of the
western division. This office. was made
vacant by the transferring of Mr. J. E
HUT of the Chicago division to the gen
eral offices. Mr.. l. J. McQuade took Mr.
Hutt's place, and Mr.. Clarke, being in line
Of promotion, was given the travelling au-
ditorship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26

passenger representatives of the Chica-
go-St. Paul roads here today it was
agreed to restore Immediately all cut
rates from the north Paciflc coast to
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
MIR. A. F. WALKERS TRIP.
Chairman of the Santa Fe Board
Going TO Honolulu.

San Francisco, July 26.-Aldace F. Wal
ker of New York. chairman of the board
of directors of the Santa Fe system. has
arrived here accompanied by Mrs. Walker
and their daughters. Today he viii de-
part for Honolulu on a three months
pleasure trip, to enjoy the first vacation
he has taken in three years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
STATUE OF FRANKLIN.
Citizens of Philadelphia Will Present
Paris Wish a Memorial.

Philadelphia, July 26.-Citizens of
Philadelphia viii present to the city of
Paris, a statue of Benjamin Franklin
during the exposition next year It is
intended to locate the statue at Passy,
where Frankling resided when he was
minister to France over a hundred years
ago. Passy. then a suburb, is now in
the center of the exposition grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
Found Dead In the Brush

Fort Gibson.T. T, July 26.-The bodies
of two unknown white men supposed to
be father and son have been found in
the brush four miles from this place 1t
is stated that they We're from Barton
county, Missouri. Officers believe they
We're murdered and robbed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
Saw Beveridge at Yokohama

Spokane. Wash, July 26-United
States Senator Beveridge of Indiana
trace of whom could not be had for a
week is either at Yokohama or on a
homeward bound steamer John E.
Stearns of Nampa, Idaho saw Bever-
idge at Yokohama about two weeks
so and the senator told him he would
come home on the first steamer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26

Washington, July 26-Lieut Col. .Ern-
est H. Darlington has been relieved
from duty in the office of the Inspector
general in Washington and ordered to
Manila as inspector general of the de-
Rartment of the Pacific
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
peclared Faith 81 AIger.

Detroit. Mich, July 26-The common
council of Detroit, at last nights meet
ing officially and unanimously declared
faith in Secretary Alger and endorsed
the reception which viii be rendered
him upon his return from Washing
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-26
Weather Indications-

Chicago, July 26.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Thursday; winds mostly
northerIy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
HIBERNIAN KNIGHTS DRILL.

The bib rnian Knights gave their fifth
annual drill and ball in City hall last
evening. A picked squad of men from the
three divisions under the command of
Captain NJ. I. Raglan gave a. fancy drill
which was rs finely execute and as
literally applsuded as any drill which has
been seen here this season. Following
the drill came the ball. with music by
Garrity's orchestra. The officials were as
follows:
Floor Director-Capt. NJ 4. Raglan.
Assistants-Lieut, #. f. Dunn, Lieut..
G. Ii. Adams
Aids.-J. a. MoGonagle. B. c. Flaher.
ty, NJ. j. Cady, j. A. Dunn, A. ID. Mo-
Donald, j. II. Hernon, j. j. Grimes, L.
j. Murphy, j. Boivjn, I. j. Donley, J.
q. Walsh, r. Ii. Whitimore, p. McDon-
aid, Nj. Mcdonald.
COMMITTEES Of Arrangements Capt. NJ.
T. kagan, p. N. Mcnamara, p. NJ. Nc
Donongh, L. j. Dolan. W. c.. Mccall
lum, z. Boivin, A. p. Hopkins, Paul j.
Kelley, j. Il. Murphy. p. f. Buckley,
NJ. Niece
Reception Committee-James Cunning
ham, Ri. S. 'OHare, Edward buddy, E.
W. Murphy, c. A. Alannix, James Walsh,
4. F. Sheehan, II. W. Cunningham,
George Kelley, 3. f. McDonough, J. W.
Sullivan 4. l.. Hartnett, W. j. kerri-
gan, NJ. K. Conley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
LOYAL LEGION MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Maine Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion willjbe hello
at Rlverton this evening. The business
meeting will be held at six O'Clock, ano
the dinner at seven. The paper will be-
by Majo W. H. Spencer of Waterville
and will be entitled campaigning with
the 61st New York Volunteers"
rhe following officers have been nomi-
mated and will probably be elected:
ommander-Surgeon Seth G. Gordon,
U. S. V.
Senior Vice Command er-Major Sidney
W. Thaxter, q. S. V.
Junior Vice Commander-Brevet
Colons 81 Augustus B. Farnham, u. S. v.
Recorder Brevet Major Henry S. Bur
rage. U. S. V.
Registrar-Brevet Major Holman S.
MalcEer, u. 8. v.
Treasurer-Osptain Thomas ]. Little,
U. S. V.
Chancellor-Lieut. Charles W. Rob-
erts, U. S. V.
Chapiain-Major William H. Spencer,
Counoil-Lieut. Col Augustus G.
Hamlin,:U. S. ", Captain William W.
Whitmarsh, U. .. ", Major Charles II.
Boyd. U. S. A., Captain George W.
Herrill, U. 8. ". Lieut.. Henry N.
Fairbanks, q. s. v.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03

quarters are located and that strong en-
trenohments are being constructed ~ the
sides OF the railway and on the swamp
front, In the best positions possible
Men of the United States Signal corps
have established Geographic communi-
IA adyancinr in a westerly course. Gen.
Lawton lost one killed and five wounded
yesterday near San Rafael where he
strongly entrenched himself. Today Zen.
Lawton Is marching on Balinag. where
a large body of rebels has been cencen-
trated.
Gen. Hale started at daybreak with the
Iowa and South Dakota regiments, q
SQUAD OF cavalry and two guns OF the
Utah battery from Calumpit in an east
erly direction to cooperate with the
Macabebees who have asked the Ameri-
cans to arm them In order that they
might fight the Tagals. The Macabebees
have already organized company oil
Bolomen co guard the town. They are
bringing Tagal prisoners to Gen. Mac
Arthur.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
NOTES.

Jacob Williams of California and Luther
Manuel of Portland will spar eight rounds
to decision at the rooms of the Cum Der
land Rowing Association Thursday.
Larry Mccormack will be referee.
The Chicago Chronicle says that at a
meeUing of the city council next Monday
night, an ordinance will be intrOdu iced
by Alderman Frank Il. Fowler which
Will prohibit the playing of baseball
games on Sunday.
There was meeting of the directors of
the Portland base ball association at
Swett's hotel last night. Little of i'm -.
portaIce was done. A committee was
appointed to see about building bleach.
ers along the right field fence.
Portland has forwarded its protection
money to N. e. Young.
Second baseman Counihan reported yes
terday.
Jack Abbott, the old-time Manchester
catcher, has been signed by John Irwin
for the Manchester team.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
N. E. O. P.
Portland Lodge Tenders Reception to
Grand Warden Allen.

bers of Portland lodge, New England
Order of Protection to Grand Warden
w. A. Allen of Portland. a member of
the lodge. There were present from the
list of grand officers: Past Grand Warden
j. W. Chadwick of Gardiner; Vice Grand
Warden +. A. Randall of Auburn; Grand
Guardian j. ID. Gilbert of Lewiston;
Treasurer Robert W. jackson of Port.
land. Delegates from the other lodges
OF the order in Portland and Westbrook
were also in attendance.
Miss A. l. Mcdonald served coffee, as
sisted.by Mrs. Hammett and Mrs. Hoyey.
Mrs. Pinkham served punch and was
assisted by Mrs. Pinkham and Mrs. f.
i. Barbour. Mrs Delavina served ice
cream and was assisted by Mr.. Barbour
and Irs. Mcfarland The ushers were
Miss Fl. II. Small, Mr.. W. S. Hoyey and
E. n. Hammett.
A fine programme of literary and musi-
cal numbers including selections by a
mandolin and guitar club were rendered.
Speeches were made after the entertain
ment by the grand officers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
PRESIDENT THINKS END is IN
SIGHT.

Washington, May 2-President Mckin-
ley talked with his official callers before
the cabinet meeting today about the pros
poets of peace in the Philippines. IL Is
believed that some advices from den.
Otis have been received. charging upon
the propositions which were submitted
by the Filipino delegation, which have
not yet been made public, and which give
the officials additional Information, con
cerninc the situation. The President ex-
pressed the opinion that the end was IN
sight and said he believed that the flIl-
pinos would not hold out much longer.
He regarded the conditions as most
hopeful.
The fact that negotiations for peace are
in progress has stopped all talk OF Gaining
out the 81. coo additional volunteers,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03

A SCHOOL HOUSE NIT.
Freaks of Lightning
Last Night.
Riverside &hool Building Set on
Fire.
Yarmouth Power House.
Disabled.
Trolley Car Put Out of Business
At Morrlils.

A heavy thunder storm prevailed last
evening and lightning struck In several
lpaces in the vicinity of Portland.
The alarm of fire from box Tat about
1880 O'Clock was for fire at North
Deering. Lightning struck the Riversi6e
school building which was the cause OF
the alarm. The lightning struck the
corner of the building near the conduct
or. The conductor vas completely de-
molished. The fire was confined to the
outside of the, building and was extin-
guished without serious damage.
Chief Eldredge drove out to the fire
making a quick run. The all out alarm
sounded at lilo O'Clock. The loss Is
small. There is no insurance on the
building.
A bolt entered the power house Of the
Portland and Yarmouth electric railway
company's power house at Falmouth
| Foreside, shortly after 10 O'Clock. The
generator of the working motor was
burned out SO that traffic on the line was
suspended for about an hour while the
other engine and generator were being
put into running order.
! The generator that WAS struck was one
that was reftted last summer, having
been burned out by lightning at that
time. No other damage was done about
the rover house and the car due to
leave Portland at 10.45 reached the head
of Elm street about az hour late.
| Lightning also entered the motor OF
car 70 of the Riverton line of the Port
land Railroad company shortly after ten
O'Clock when near Morrills corner. The
car was taken into the car stable and an
other put on in its place.
The third entered the office of the cal
stable at Westbrook late Tuesday eEf
burned out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
SALE OF BLACK NATHAN.

Major Atwood W. Spaulding of Caribou
was in Auburn, Tuesday, on his way
home from New York. Monday he was
in Buckfield where he bought the famous
trotting horse Black Nathan. The horse
was at the Jenkins stables in Auburn
Tuesday. Major Spaulding and his faith
or, W. G. Spaulding. are to use Black
Nathan as carriage horse. Black Nathan
has record of ZIG and has been one OF
the most sensational horses ever shown
on Maine driving park. He has been
owned by Jason Russell of Buckfieid
and has been his fayorite horse for years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
CASCO BAY LODGE, U. o. q. G. EN-
TERTAINS.

The members of Westbrook Comman-
derry. U. o. g. G. of Wsstbrook to the
number Of 90. visited Casco Bay Com
mandery of Portland at their hall on
Congress street. Tuesday evening. The
degree team fof the Westbrook Comman-
derry exemplified the degrees on several
candidates in an admirable manner dur
ing the evening. Refreshments were
served during the evening and general
good time enjoyed by ALL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH PARISH
MEETING.

AT parish meeting held in the vestry
of the New Jerusalem church last evening
the following officers were chosen:
Moderator-.W q. Davis.
Clerk-D. Page Perkins.
Ireasurer-Carl +. A. Weber.
Parish Committee-D. A. Jumper,
Mrs. W. II. Smith, Mrs. J. X. Worcester,
Mrs. J. H.: Bedlow, George s. Hay, W.
Roberts, W. g. Davis, Carl +. A.
Weber, .. ID. Livermore. Edgar II. Paine.
A uditors-W. W. Roberts, A. W.
Lowell.
A lease was ratified by the Portland
society of the New Jerusalem to the Port
land society of the Church of Christ flor
the use of the temple Sunday afternoons
and Wednesday evenings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
sHEPLEY CAMP HOLDS CAMP FIRE

The members Of Shepley camp No. 4,
Sons of Veterans. held a camp fire at
their hall on Plum street, Tuesday eve
ming. The guests of the evening were
from General John A. Logan Camp, No.
SO, of Yarmouth. small delegation be-
ing in attendance. After the regular
meeting the mbers enjoyed clam
stew. Ice cream was also served during
the evening. Remarks were made
by several mem bers of the local and
visiting camp, and very pleasant social
evening enjoyed by all.
At the meeting of the camp it was vot-
ed to adopt the National Death Benefit
association system in connection with the
camp work.
An application for membership was re-
ceived at the meeting and the degrees
will be conferred upon the applicant at
the next meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
TUFTS DEFEATS BATES.

Medford, Mass, May 2. -Tufts defeated
strong team from Bates In an exciting
and well played game on Tufts oval
this afternoon by score of to o. The
features of the game were Williamss
pitching and two two-baggers BY Leahy
and one by Haselton at critical moments.
For Bates, Pdlsifer did remarkable
work in centre field and at the bat. TUFTS
won the game in the ninth by scoring
four runs. Score:
Tufts, 0 80
Bates, U Tvs w
Hits. Tufts, 12; Bates, 8. Errors,
Tufts. 5; Bates z. Batteries Kelley and
Williams; Purinton and Hussey.
CAMBRIDGE DEFEATS BOwDOIN.
Cambridge, Mass. May 2.-The Cam
bridge nine of the New England league
won an exciting ten-inning game from
the Bowdoin college nine this afternoon,
by score of to 8. Both teams helded
we'll. while Clark of the BowdoiDs batted
in fine form. Score:
Cam bridge, 0 o o o o 0 ID
Bowdoin, 0 o o o / u
Hits Cambridge, 8; Bowdoin, 10. Er-
rors, Cam bridge, o; Bowdoin, l: Batter.
les, gallagher and Carter; Pratt and
Turner.
BOwDOIN BASE BALL.
The Bowdoin team play at Harvard
today. The men who are to play in the
game are as follows: Captain, IL. u
Bacon, 1900; II. n. Greenlaw, 100; ". l.
Libby, '99; j. e. Wingott. '99; p. l.. Pot
Pennell, medical, Iyuz, ana IraIhnf. nedi'
cal, 1909. This makes team of II mer
including the substitutes. while join
Humphrey White, 1901, of Lewiston, the
official scorer of the team. and Joseph W.
Whitney, 1900 of Portland, the manager,
also go with the men.
BOWLING.
A matched game of i've strings total
pins to count has been arranged between
Pine and Silva to be bowled on mutual
alleys May 10.
The finals at Pines Alley were bowled
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
RECIPROCITY WITH JAMAICA.

Kingston. JAM, May e.-Relative TO
the tariff bill and the public desire 10 S.
cure reciprocity arrangement WIN ene
United States the fact now transpires
that the government has not disclosed tne
terms proposed by the Washington GOV
eminent last year. which the British gee
retary of state for the colonies rejected.
Consequently the representatives In the
Jamaica legislature will be unable to
formulate notifications OF the tariff
calculated to meet American views I'M
less some public statement reaches them
prior to the bills final reading.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-03
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM G. RICH.

Early Tuesday morning Mr. William
c. Rich, Oldest son of NJ. N. Rich, ESQ.,,
of this city, died at his fathers house,
very suddenly. For some time past he
has been located at. New Bedford, in
charge of q correspondence school, He
has not been in good health for several
weeks, since he had severe attack of the
grip. His doctor advised him to go home
some time ago, but. he thought he.could
not leave his business. He was so much
walker and very nervous that he started
for home Monday morning and arrived
here at noon. He was very tired, and a
physician, who was called, said he need e.
ed rest more than anything else. During
the night he slept very littls and on at
tempting to rise fell back and soon af-
ter pa ssed away. The cause Of his death
was acute bronchitis, which had pro.
crossed so far that he was not Athletic
speak aloud.
The deceased was born in Portland and
graduated from the. Portland High school
in the class of 1875. For Is years he was
custom house broker, giving up that
position about five years.ago. He then
went TO work for George Il I4othrop of
Boston, looking after his many theatre
cal enterprises. Later hs worked for the
Boston Herald, and since last November
he has managed the New BEDFORD office
of the International Correspondence
school. Besides his parents he leaves to
mourn his loss two brothers and thr,e
sisters.
The funeral will occur at his fathers
on Thursday at q 80 O'Clock.
MRS. ACHSAH WESTON.
Many of the older residents of Portland |
will regret to learn of the death which |
occurred during April, of Mrs. Achsah |
Waite, wife of Rev. j. b. Weston, d. |
D., president of the Christian Biblical |
school at Stanfordsville, N. Y. The de-
ceased was graduate of Antioch college,
under the tutorship OF the great teacher
and statesman. Hon. Horace Mann.
Rev. Mr.. Weston and wife were locat-
I'd in Portland about 40 years ago, he be-
ng pastor of the Christian church, then
coated on Temple street.
The church was destroyed by fire. and
Rev. Mr.. Weston removed to Dayton,
)hio where he accepted the presidency
If college there. and subsequently re-
igned the same and located in New
York. The deceased was about 60 years
VI age.
FRANK B. MERRILL, NJ. d.
Frank B. Merrill, NJ. D., of Alfred, one
4 tine best known physicians In York
county, passed away at $50 Tuesday
morning. He had been In feeble health
or some time. DIR Merrill was born In
Buxton. February 8, 1925. He was the
on of Samuel and Dorcas (Woodsum
derrill. He attended Thornton Academy
t Saco, and went from there to Bow.
oin college, from which institution he
raduated in lS47. While in Bowdoiu hs
vas member of the Phi Beta Kappa
ociety. He early showed an inclination
OF medicine and pursued a course of