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The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
DEAD NUMBER RTWENTY-NINE
Fatalities Resulting from the Exeter
Collision.

Reading, Pa. May 1.-The total mum :
ber of dead, as result of Friday nights
rear end collision on the Philadelphia 81
Reading railway at Exeter, six miles
below here, reached 80 today, Williams D..
jenkins of Norristown, dying today at
the hospital at that place. Of the large
number of injured persons still In the
hospitals here, three are in serious con-
dition and small hope is entertained for
their recovery. They are William Fry
denhorn. Thaddeus s. Adle and George
w. Holmes, all of Norristown. Holiness
nine-year -old son was instantly killed In
the accident. but the hospital ply sicians
have not yet informed the father of the
boy's death. All of the dead here have
been identified and all the bodies have
been claimed by relatives or friends and
have been sent to their various homes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
FOREST FIRES NEAR MoosEHEAD

Skowhegan, May 13.-The forest tlres
which started in the Moosehead lake
region week ago are still raging. The
fires started near the railroad tracks.
and spread to the brush.
1.-The principal tracts burned are those
owned by the Newhall and Gibson heirs,
and also the tract known as the Sap
ling" which Is owned by the Coburn
heirs, and ia situated on the west side of
Mo0sehsad lake. Several small tracts
have been burned, and IL is feared the
tions.
The greater part of the burned district
had been cut over within few years,
and the damage was comparatively small.
A large crowd of mon 10 fighting the fire,
and 1t Is hoped that Its progress may be
stopped before 1t reaches more valuable
tim har
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
A PERILOUS BOAT RIDE.

Biddeford. Mayll3 -Eugene La France,
aged ID. had q periIous boat ride on the
SacO river today. He had been out In a
punt gathering driftwood above : the
Gooch Island dam, and, getting into the
swift current. his boat was carried over
the falls. When he lcame to the surface
he managed to get hold of the overturned
punt, and climbed upon 1t.
One hundred yards down the river are
the cotton mill gates and falls La
France was too frightened to shout for
help but he clung to the boat, and as he
was passing under the Gooch street bridge
Patrick Cullinan, William Minnehan and
Richard O'Brien threw a rope to him and
pulled him to the abutment. from which
he was easily rescued.
His plunge over the falls was witnessed
by his mother and sister, who gave up
all hope Of ever seeing him again alive
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
GROVER WAS ALL RIGHT.
But Rumor Had 1t Ex-Prestdent Died
Suddenly.

Toledo, Ohio, May 14.-Telegraphic
inquiries have been pouring into Toledo
from all parts Of the country asking
whether the rumor that ex-President
Cleveland had died during the afternoon.
Is correct The Associated Press has used
every possible means to locate the founda-
tion for this story and has been unable
to find any.
Mr.. Cleveland, according to the rumor.
died suddenly during the afternoon at
Middle Bass island in Lake Erie. From
every point near the island, the rumor
Was unconfirmed, and every incoming
boat was asked but there is no confirma-
tion. The cable office at Put in Bay
closed on time and nothing could be oh
tained from that point but all messages
from the island must 90 to Sandusky
and nothing has been sent up to this
time announcing Mr.. Cleveland's death.
There is one boat yet to arrive at San.
dusky but 1t will not be in until ten
O'Clock and this Is expected to. complete
the denial of these rumors.
MRS. CLEVELAND HEARS.
Princeton, N. j., May IA telegram
has reached Mrs. Cleveland from San
dusky, Ohio. stating that Mr.. Cleveland
is all right
Toledo, Ohio, May 1.-THE steamer
State of New York has just arrived here
and Harvey ScribBer, a prominent at
torney of this city, was with Mr.. Cleve-
land at four O'Clock says he was we'll at
that time.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
CANADIAN PACIFIC WILL BE SUED
ESPECIAL TO THE PnEssJ

Augusta, May, IA prominent Ken.
nebeo lumtsrman, Sunday afternoon,
said that the Canadian Pacific railroad
will be sued for any damage the fire now
burning ON Sapling township in the
Moossnead region, may. do. The land Is
son heirs and they Will suffer quite heav.
lily from the fire unless heavy rain soor
comes and puts the fire out.
1t Is said on authority that two of thu
state steamboat Inspectors and Bath
gentleman were present when section
men of the Canadian Pacific started a
fire and that it workedlinto the brush and
the present fire lis directly traceable, to
this fire. The men are alleged TO have
made sworn statement to this which will
form q nucleus for a lawsuit against the
Canadian Pacific for damages.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
MRS. CLEVELAND HEARS.
BURGHERS ORDERED TO BE
READY.

London, May 15.-The Cape Town cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
"At a meeting of the commandants of
the western border of the Transvaal yes
terday (Saturdsy). instructions were is
sued to the burghers to prepare to take
the field at nom snt's notice from
Pretoria.
The negotiations are still pending for
the proposed meeting between President
Kruger and Sir Alfred Miner, Governor
of Cape Colony and British high commits
sioner for South Africa. Mr.. Chamber
lain, british colonial secretary, 1t Is
said, will not assent tc the conference
unless the Transvaal executive pledges
himself to initiate bona fide reforms"
Johannesburg, Transyaal, May 14.-The
work of fortifying the redouts and the
hill tops at points of strategic import
ance Is progressing rapidly.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
INSURGENTS ATTACK sPANIARDs
BIG SCHOONER ASHORE.
Four Master From Kennebec Aground
Near Highland Light.

Highland Light, Mass, May 14.-The
four masted schooneriC Fl. Ven-
ner, Captain Baker, bound from the Ken
nebec for Washington. d. c., with Zoe,
went aground ON Shovelful Shoal at five
O'Clock this afternoon. At ten O'Clock
tonight she remained hard and fast, but
apparently was not badly damaged. A
tug was sent for and 1t lie expected that
with continued fair weather she can be
doated. Captain Tuttle and crew of the
Monomoy life saving station went on
hoard the schooner soon after she struck
the shoal and they Will aid the wreckers
in saw ing the vessel.
The Venner is schooner Of 934 tons
and was bnilt in Newburyport in 1890.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15

The slight cough may
soon become deep-seated and
hard to cure. Do not let it
settle on the lungs.
Think! Has there been
consumption in your family3
SCOTS Emulsion is Cod
liver oil with hypophos-
phites. These are the best
remedies for a cough.
Scott's Emulsion has saved
thousands who, neglecting
the cough, would have drift
ed on until past hope. 1t
warns, soothes, strengthens
and invigerates.
- soc. and sI.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
PELLEUx CABINET APPROVED.

Rome, May Liking Humbert today
approved the selections for the recon.
struoted cabinet made by Gen. Pelleux
The new ministry will be made up in
accorda noe with the original nomina-
tions, cabled last Thursday to the Asso-
ciated Press, except that Signor Pietro
Carmine will take the portfolio of
finance and Signor Salandra will take
that of agriculture, industry and com
lnerce instead Of the finance portfolio, for
which he was named at first The min
istry of posts and telegraphs goes to Sig
nor Isinliano.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
BROTHERS SWIFT REVENGE.

Bridgeport, CT, May 14.-Luigi
Minotti. an italian, aged 42, who resided
with his wife at No. Malloy lane. out.
ragged the tve-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fonderelle Cabassa. at his house
this afternoon, and tonight he was shot
dead by Clement Cabassa. an 1S-year-old
brother OF the girl Young Cabassa was
later arrested and admitted to the officers
that did the shooting. Mrs. Cnbassa,
wish her little girl were calling on Mrs.
Minotti this afternoon and while the two
women had gone out of the room Minotti
committed the crime. The child Is In
quite serious condition.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
DIR. ANDREWS DECLINES.

Chicago, May 14.-Dr. 4. Benjamin
Andrews, superintendent of the Chicago
schools will remain in Chicago. He sent
a letter today to Governor Thomas of
Colorado declining the presidency of the
State Agricultural college of Colorado.
DR.. Andrews said that Jhe state OF his
wife's health had much to do with his re.
fusal of the offer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
sTEAD's INTERVIEW WITH CzAR,

London, May 15.-The Times published
the following despatch from St Peters
burg;
MIR. William L. Stead, editor of the
Reviews of Reviews, after an audience OF
the Gar today Sunday at which he re-
ceived the thanks Of the Emperor for hii
efforts on behalf of the conference, ad
dressed an assemb blage at the British and
American church, the novelty of which
proceeding WAS enhanced by his criticism
OF Nse workings of the Russian censor
ship. -
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
BOYS BRAVE ACT.

Boston, May 14.-William Cough lin,
3 1-2 years old, was rescued from drow n
ing this afternoon in Mystic river,
through the brave efforts Of Harry Holm,
10 years old. who jumped into the river
and succeeded in bringing the little boy
safely to the shore.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
ALLEGED ROBBERY IN pLEwIsToN

Lewiston. May l4.-J. Mahoney. who
says that he has lived in Auburn for six
months and came there from New Jersey,
was arrested this forenoon on the charge
of robbing companion OF watch. 1t
is claimed that Mahoney knocked his
companion down and then took the
watch. He was captured by the police
after long run. He will be arraigned In
the municipal court Monday morning. =
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
BICYCLE RIDER KILLED.

Walthsm, Mass, May l4-Warren
Brown, "a years old, was thrown from his
bicycle this afternoon, through his rear
wheel being struck by an unknown rider.
He suffered conoussion of the brain and
died two hours after being taken to his
home on Main street.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY

East Orrington, May 13.-The houss
and buildings of Charles K. Covell were
destroyed by fire this afternoon. with
their contents Cause, defective chimney.
strong wind was blowing at the time,
and the tannery Of Covell Bros. and sew
eral dwelling houses near by had mar
row escape. Loss, $4,000; partially in
sured.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15

Miguel to Northwegt, slight loss and driv-
ing considerable force Of enemy; gunboats
and canoes. accompany 1900 men under
Kobbe up Rio Grande river from
Calumpit, depart 10th; Macarthur re-
mains at San Fernando, covering county.
Yesterday messenger from Aguinaldo
expressing wish to send commission 10
Manila for conference with United States
commission to arrange terms OF peace
directions given to pass body representa-
tive insurgents to Manila should II pres
ent itself. Ctis'
INSURGENTS ATTACK SPANIARDS
Washington, May 14.-The war depart
ment today received the following de-
spatch:
Manila. May IA.
1t is reported that at Zamboanga iusur-
gents attacked Spanish troops 1lth inst,
using quick fire guns and arms captured
from Spanish gunboats. Spanish general
and two officers wounded. Few casualties
among troops. Spanish garrison now be-
s;eged. Water supply cut of and troops
calling for relief. OTIS.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
THE WEATHER.

Boston. May l4.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Monday: Partly cloudy
to cloudy weather; probably continued
fair; northeIly winds.
Washington, May 14.-Forecast for
Monday for New England: Partly
cloudy, showers Tuesday; west winds
shifting to fresh northeaster,y.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15

Special attention paid to sale OF Real Estate
or Ienemepts to let placed in my hands. now
have parties that want to purchase houses
from s250O to $1,000 in western part OF city, also
in other sections of the city, Deering district
included. Please give me call. mayl2alw'
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
Local Weather Report.

LOCAL WeHtHeH NePVH'
Portland. May 14.-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are as
follows:
a. IN. Barometer. 979; thermome-
ter, So. dew point. "a. humidity, 40;
wind NV: velocity, 10; state of weather,
SD m-Barometer. 29.974; thermome-
ter. "a. dew point. 2S; humidity, So;
direction, NV; velocity, s.; state Of
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, 66: minimum
temperature. 40; mean temperature,
So; maximum wind velocity, ~ NV;
precipitation. .0s.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-15
Weai her Obs servarion.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, May IL, taken
at p. IN, meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston, 80 degrees,W W .cldy; New York,
SO degrees, NV, p cldy; Philadelphia, 70
degrees, W. p cldy; Washington, 66 de-
NV, cldy Buffalo, As degrees. W, cldy;.
Detroit. 50 degrees, NV, cloudy; Chicago
"A degrees. NE, cloudy; St, Paul, o. de-
grees, K, cloudy; Huron, OAK. 40 de,
grees, NE, cldy; Bismarck. "A deg1ees,
So, cldy; Jacksonville, "a degrees NE
clear.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
CENTRAL VT. RAILROAD

Time Table corrected to Oct 2, 1895. Trains
will leave Bellows Falls daily except Sun.
days unless otherwise noted, as follows:
NORTH GOING via SULLIVAN RAILROAD
$50 a. m. MIXED, for White River junction.
IL. p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, for White River
junction. Montpelier, Barre. st. Aibans
R1chford, Malone, Norwood, Ogdensburg
Parlor Car White River Junction to Mon
treal.
a62 p. m. FAST EXPRESS, for White Rive,
junction, Montpelier. Barre, Burlington, st.
Adams. and Montreal Par
to Chicago without change. Due in Chica
go $40 next night.
sos p. N. PASSENGER, for White River
junction.
all 10 p. m. NIGHT EXPRESS. for White
st. Adams, Rtchford, Ogtensburg, Mon.
treal, Chicago, and points West. Wagner
Sleeping Car, Bellows Fails to Montreal
[Runs daily. Sundays tncluded) to Montreal
and Chicago.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS:
4.4l a. m. NIGHT EXPRESS. from Aontreai
via White River Junction.
500 q. m. LOCAL EXPRESS from White
River Junction.
LIT p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, from St. Albant
and all points on Central Division.
s.52 p. m. LIMITED EXPRESS, from Mon
treal and Ogdensburg, via White River
LOS p. m. MIXED. from White River juno
ton,
F.w. BALDWIN, Cen. supt
W. CUMMINGS. Gen. Pasa Agent
sreIIv
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
BRATTLEBORO.

The household goods of F, U. Simpson,
mf mber of the firm of Morse & Simpson of
Brstteboro, were DESTROYED by fire and water
a. 5l3 Throop avenue, Brooklyn, last Friday
afternoon. There W no insurance, the fur
nture being shipped from Brat,leboro and
having been placed in the house the day of
the fire. Mr.. aud Mrs. Simpson ere ut pres
ent with Mrs, Simpsons mother, Mrs Pettee,
at 40 Gates avenue, Brooklyn
Fire was discovered about l o'coeSr
day morning in the store basment in the M
bination building on Central street owned by
W A, Ramsdell The blaze evidently started
in refuse IN which ashes were keIt One OF
the steamers and the hose cart responded to
the alarm. The loss was CO. fined to ore
room and will hardly exceed $25, being COW
cred by insurance.
These officers of the Prospect Hill ceme
terry aIso citation have been elected: Presi-
deut. George Gaze; clerk, Wi liam S
N -wton; trea, urer, A G Davenp ,rt; trus-
tees, A q. Davenport, George f Greene,
Estev, George A Hines, o D. Ester
brook and K. E Gordon; cole ctor, A. G.
Davenport,
Rev c o Day greeted his former friends
and par ishi ,ners Monday and Tuesday on his
wav to Bellows Falls, where he spoke in the
lecture course Tuesday night
DR.. 8 E Layton. supe, ntendent Of the
retreat, is in Boston for few days on bust
ness and pleasu trip.
The Unitarian society held its annual hus-
ness meeting and supper at Wells hall Tues
day night
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14

Burlington medical school and was in the
late war.
Bert Wilder and Dora Chamberlain were
married New Years eve, in Wardsboro, Rev.
Mr. Bartlett officiating,
The grip is prevalent.
Mrs. Anne Harding il in her S7th year and
is we'll this winter, She cares for over 100
plar t. and is doing her own work. MANY
n sick-room has been made cheerful by II wv
ers of her sending, causing the sick to smile
with gratitude on the giver.
Mrs T. w. Boynton, who is in her seth
year, is remarkably we'll this winter and is
sweetly trusting her Saviour.
ii, @ Smith and wife have gone to Wells.
Miss Katie Spencer is quite sick.
Miss Carrie Allen is better.
Merle Willis is slowly gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs ARMS of Albany, VT visited
Rev, aud Mrs A Cameron last week.
Mrs. II Richardson, who has been work
ing in Newfane ell has returned to her
home here
Henry williams and Frank Hosley went
out a few DAYS ago and in two hours returned
with nine rabbits
Many are busy filling their ice houses.
Mrs Minnie Pre- ton, who has been visit
ing her father, Judson johnson, has returned
to Holyoke.
ALI Howard and wife and their son Ben
have returned from Boston.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
A New Book.

1t is a fairly mooted question, whether
ones interest in reading a ,ok is enhanced
or disturbed by fl ding marginal or other
lines drawing attention 20 what has arrested
tho notice of some previous reader. An at
trsctive book of new stories by NJ So Jeanne
q P-nnineton-entitled 'Some Ma ked Pas
sag-s"-has this for it. undercurrent
The grtph power Of the 81 etches; tha
sunny, wholesome air of hope Throughout
the intuiiive perception, sharp~ned by care
full study, of physical conditions as aft ct' d
by mental and spiritual activities; ar d the
quiet sense of humor which lends a lightne
To the touch, make these stories likely to he
very acceptable, especially TO all those who
are taxing interest in what is called 'the u "
thought" of the day.-which, of course, Is
but the new populariz ,tion and wider use OF
II very old thought, the supremacy of the ia.
ner over the ou'er man. Some Marked Pas
sages and Other Stories bv Jeanne G. Pm
ningtnn, compiler of Don't Worry Mug
gets" from Epictetus, Emerson, Genrce
Eliot and Browning. New Yori Fords
Howard & Hubert. Cloth gilt top, 81.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
LUDLOW.

Rev. J E. Badger is suffering with hard
cold and has been unable to preach for the
last two Sundays.
There was union meeting held in the
Congregational church last Sunday evening.
The Okemo literary club met last Monday
evening with Mrs. F. A. Walker. Papers
were cad by Miss Carrie Cleveland, Miss
Lizzie Crane and Miss Nav Arlington. The
paper written by Rev j e Badger was read
by Luther Vail as Mr.. Badger was unable to
be present.
A H Humphrey was confined to the house
the last of last week by sickness
The annual meeting of the Baptist church
which adj burned fiom last week, was
held last Monday afternoon.
1t is expected that the mid-winter rally of
the r. Y. P. U. will meet in this place Jan u :
airy 81.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Delo.
Batchelder the first of the week.
G. Sargent was confined to the house
with a cold few days the first of the week +,
but returned to Woodstock Wednesday.
Rev. H E Thayer entertained his Sunday
school elias. at his house Fri lay evening,
Rev. A V. Bliss has gone to h home in
Maine for two weeks rest His pulpit VII
be occupied next Sunday by Rev s. h. M.r-
rill of Brat |, boro.
Miss Lillian Bughee has returned from
Lowell, Mass, where she has been working
during the fall al d winter.
The ladies Of the Baptist church will hold
their annual mee ting IN the chui CHI vestry
next W-duesd'v afternoon. Supper will be
served from 80 o'clock.
Horace Hemenway of this place died in
Saratoga, where h had gone for treatment,
st Thursday morning. MIS- Hemenway
was with him when he died.
About 8 O'clock Thursday morning fire YVES
discovered in K + Ha'horn's harness III p
A part of his goods will be saved, but the
gr. alter part of them are more or less dam
aged. The fire WAS discovered by the night
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY, JAN. IA 1899.
Vermont News.


M'ad'ebnrv College has re ceived gift OF
$l5 90 from Mr.. A. P. Stafford of Walling
lord, Vt, the interest to be applied on tuition
expenses of undergraduates from his own
town. In anticipation of the centennial OF
the college a compilation of its statistics has
b"en made as follows: Total number OF
Middeburv graduates to date, 1880; number
of ministers graduated, b36; number of home
missionaries graduated, Al; nu--ber of for
eign missionaries graduated, 20 The per
centsge of graduates entering the ministry
nv decades:
1902 1910 orty-three percent
18ll-l820 fifty one percent
1921 1890 fftv-ive percent
lS3l-lSi0 forty-four pc cent
l84l 1850 twenty -four percent.
1881 1850 twenty EIGHT percent
1861 1870 wenty-one percent
1871 1880 t"entv-fve percent
lSSl-lS90 twenty.t 90 percent
Percentage from 1902 to 1899, thirty five per
cent.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
EAST WESTMORELAND.

o in Carpenter has moved IN the house
with his fatherin law, B adley Leach.
Edward Grimes is moving into the house
vacated by Orin Carpenter.
p. Hall has been i'll for some time but
was al xious to attend his mother'a funeral,
which took p ace in Ke. ne the 4 h Since
that time he and his wife have been stopping
with father. who is in very poor hea tn.
W Hall, E A, Leonard and A. G Os-
born are unable to be out
Mrs. F. A. Shepardson is slowly improv
ing.
Guy Scovelrs youngest son, few months
I'D, died very suddenly Sunday morning in
Boston. The funeral and burial we're in this
!, ace Tuesday. The family have the sympa-
thy of friends here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
PROCToRsvILLE.

On Friday evening, January 20, there will
be Cavendish old and young folks ride to
Felchville. A general invitation is extended
y all. DontNGsitsior special invite.
M. Trip is suffering from the effects of a
hard cold. Mrs. Trip, who has been sick, is
better.
Mrs. M P Bradish is better.
Between 80 and 40 couples Joined the Cav
endish ride to Downer's last week.
Mrs Laura Battey is at home again, having
heen at work for Mrs. H. G. Battey the last
five weeks.
Mrs. Alta Wyman has returned from q visit
to her parents at Saxtons River.
At recent meeting If the trustees Of
the Fletcher town library, d G. Pollard wa,
elected president and Z. G. White, treasurer
and secretary.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Black RIVER natl NAL bank the following fiji
GERS were elected: Directors, George 8 Hill.
Don @. Pollard, A. s. Burbank. Charles
Amsden, +. H Walker; president, Georg
s Hill cashier, c W Whitcomb, A three
per cent semi-annual dividend was declared
A son YVES born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pol
lard the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Matava are rejoicing
in the birth of son.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-14
MARRIAGES.
BRATTLEBORO.

The corporators' meeting of the Vermont
savings bank was held at O'Clock Wedne.-
day after noon. These officers were elected
President, Frederick Hohrook; vice nresi
dent, William s Newton; treasurer, N F.
Caboti assistant treasurer, c. H. Pratt; trus.
tees, Frederick Holhrook, A. Withheld, d d
Dickinson, F Goodhue, d. s. Pratt, G f
Greene. w Newton, H. Pratt. Dem. i.
sen Davis, N. F. Cabot and G. A. Boydep
board Of Investment, F. Holbrook, F. Good
hne, D. 8. Pratt, N. F. Cabot and A. Viii
be d I; auditors, ID. d. Dickinson, F. Goodhu.
an George Il Greene. Three new corpors-
tors, DR.. H. d. Holton, F. Dickinson and
George L. Durham were elected The ell, c.
lion was followed by the annual dinner at the
Brooks house, about 80 being present.
B F. Circuit, former landlord of the Amer.
can house, has sold the business to G. p.
Co lton Of Ludlow, who has assumed the pro-
prietorship.
Col and Mrs. G. A. Miles entertained the
members of St. Michaers Episcopal church at
their houss Wed lesday evening.
Dr. H. Dinsmore has closed his Forest.
street home and taken rooms in the Crosb,
block for the winter.
Rev. George r. Hewitt of Boston will
preach at the Center Congregational church
tomorrow.