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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23
Avenged Ma sister.

st. Louis, Dec. IA special from Dali
las, Tex, says,
The trial Of Dr.. s. NJ jenkins, charged
with murder and abortion, came to q SUD.
den and tragic end when Hugh Wheat,
% yean old, brother Of Mary Wheat,
one Of the doctors alleged victims. shot
and mortally wounded the defendant in
the crowded courtroom.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

St. Louis, No, Dec. ia special from
New Madrid says;
The steamer State Of Kansas Of the Ten,
nessee River Packet Company, burned u
the waters edge while lying at the foot
Of Main street. All Of the passengers e.
capped, but several hundred bales Of cotton
and considerable freight and baggage was
destroyed. The total loss is estimated al
$4,000.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

Washington. Dec. le.-The secretary Of
the treasury has decided to increase the
deposits Of cash in the national bank de-
positoTies to the sum Of thirty million,
and possibly forty million, dollars In
banks depositing with the government
bonds as security.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23
Two Men Killed.

lola. Kan, Dec ga FIRE which start
ell in kiln room destroyed $s50Oo0 worth
of property belonging to the Lawyer Zinc
Company at Lanyerville. FIVE miles east
Of lola. The 20O-foot metal lined smoke.
stack fell, killing Jesse Matthews and J.
b. Schaub. About half the plant was de.
stroyed. II was fully insured.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

Lieutenant Henry cahill. who vas q
member o. the staff Of General Comes
a. the cuban army. has entered the Jaw
sehool OF Boston university, intending
- ,sts tho three years course.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23
preeklyn won ,Ae Raes.

Washington, Dec. ls-The Brooklyn
has arrived at Manila, winning easily the
long race from this country out which
she has been running with the New Or
leans The New Orleans sailed from Sin
gaPOre today for Manila, 80 that she Il
about four days behind the Brooklyn.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

Pekin, Dec. e3--I Hung Chang has
been appointed acting viceroy of Canton.
Il is believed this Is preparatory TO his
degradation in compliance with French
demands
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

London, Dec. e3-Gcn. Roberts has bid.
den farewell TO the prince of Wales at
Marlborough house. Roberts staff win
include Major Gen. Eretyman and Wis.
count Downe, besides his present staff.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23
,..,r.,l... Mhea, YIeIa.

Melbourne, Dec. 9S-The Argus est''
mate. that the average wheat yield IN
,his colony IL e.S7 bushels per acre, the
l.rcc., since 1894. The exportable sur
nl,,s Il estimated at 100000 bushels,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

London, Dec. le,-with reference to the
rnmOrs circulated on the stock exchange,
the Associated Press has been officially in.
formed that the queen is in excellent
health. And also that there are no indi.
cations Of the surrender Of Kimberly.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

New York, Dec 90.-At a meeting Of
the clearing house committee Tuesday a
second subscription Of elO.OO0,O00 was
made up for lending in the stock market.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

Washington, Dc0 ls.--Arrangements
have been made TO send the Forty-eighth
volunteer infantry lccloredl TO Manila on
the transport Grant, which Il now under
going repairs at San Francisco,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

New York. Dec. l0.--Ihs suspension OF
The firm Of Henry Allen d Co., banker
and brokers. has becn announced on he
stock exchange.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

Congressman De Almond OF Missouri
saws wood for exercise and declares
that many Of his best speeches have
been formulated while engaged In that
exercise. Hls wife 10 described ~ "one
OF the best politicians In Washington. /"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23
Cur. Nay y. Rsc.r.rsa,

London, Dec. 22--It still seems doubt.
full whether the guns that Gen. Butler
abandoned at oOlensO are in the posses
sion Of the BoerA
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

New York. Dec. le--As . result Of a
meeting Of the clearing house com'a'''ee
slOnOOOOo was loaned on the stock sx'
change Monday.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

A former minister Of war IN France pre-
d,cts that England win be compelled to
sue for peace.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-23

New York. Dec. lV.--The Produce hS'
change Trust Company Of this city mas
closei lie doors.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
SUPERIOR COURT.

In the Superior court Wednesday the
case of Lindlsy III. Webb VS.. Daniel W i.
Fox was heard. This is an action upon
a proinissory note for S55.25. dated April
l, 1877, given by the defendant to Lucien
Phinney for sleigh and robe. and en-
dorsed over to the plaintiff some time this
year. The note was. a witnessed note.
Two payments Of S. each were made upon
it In 'e8. When these payments were
made receipts were given which contained
proviso that the remainder of the prin-
cipal should be paid from time to time,
aud that the interest should be forgiven
until the defendant had paid his other
outstanding Indebtedness. The only ques-
tion in the case is rs TO the effect of this
receipt upon the original note. Plaintiff
claims the only effect 1t can have is to
prevent the recovery of interest Deois-
ion reser we'd. Charles j. Nichols for
plaintiff; Fred Cobb for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
WOODFORDS.

Cards are being received announcing
the wedding OF Miss Elsie Winslow
Hawkes. to DIR. Lawrence Edward VII
lard of Saeo, formerly Saunders street,
at the residence of Miss Hawkes's uncle,
Mr.. d. W. Hawkes., Morrills Corner.
Tuesday evening, October Gath. A recep-
ton Is to be held from s. 80 70 10 D. M.
They are to reside In Slco where DIR.
Willard Is located in practice.
The Mr.. James L. Fellows of Wind
ham Center who was found dead in bed
yesterday morning was brother to Mrs.
II. b. Hawkes., Woodfords street, the
wife of the well known conductor who
lost his arm at Riysrton a year ago. MIR.
and Mrs. Hawkes. left at once for Wind
ham TO make arrangements for the fun
eral.
MIR. Arthur G. Dotsn ia visiting his
parents on Ocean avenue for few days
prior to his departure for Yonkers. N.
T.. where he is to locate his practice.
Hon. W. W. Brown, Forest avenue, Ia
blowing and dwelling the land in front
of his residence at oakdals. and is to have
large lawn In his oak grove surround
ing the premises.
Rocky Hill lodge, No. 81, Knights of
Pythias, will confer the rank OF page on
three candidates at their regular meeting
to be held on I Thursday ev ening.
The social and supper which was to
have been held this evening at the Wood
fords Congregational church has been
postponed out of respect TO the memory
of the late Miss Harriet L. Harmon, q
member of the church.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
WASHING FLANNELs.

The following method has been used
with unvarying Success for years. Use
water that is as hot as you can bear your
hands In, dissolve little Gold Dust
Washing Powder in the water, and add
enough soap to make strong suds Wash
ths fianneis through two suds prepared
In this way, plunging ttem up and down,
and rubbing gently between the hands to
get clean. Soap should never be applied
directly TO the flannel. Rinse through
clear water of the same temperature as
used for the washing; place them
smoothly on line In the sunshine and
air.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12

triangular fence has been veritabIe
eyesore to neighbors, 60 passers by and to
every body who CHANGED to see 10. Yester-
day force Of men wsre employed In re.
moving the old boards and 1t is hoped
that the work win not stop until the
apex OF the triangle IL wiped out, leaving
q fence with square front, thus enlarRing
the street space and leAving the fountain
just where II Is. II tnIs is done 1t will
improve things wonderfully in this very
Important section OF the new city.
Miss Bertha Hill Of Boston lie visiting
her mother, Mrs. Cushman Hin, on Pine
street.
Mrs. Hinc kley has moved into her new
residence on Mariner strtet.
Welsford Mozier has moved his barn to
she lot adjoining, SO as to make site for
the new house which he Is to build.
Capt. William Chandler OF the schoon-
er Golden Sheaf. has dropped into the
stream, bound for Martinique.
Niles Nelson and family OF Sawyer
street, are visiting in Boston for two
weeks.
Mrs. Julia A. Thomas of Islesboro, is a
guest Of her son, Capt. Eben Hopkins
In Knightville.
Workmen have begun on the foundation
of new store to be erected on Stanford
street, for frank W. Richardson.
Charles X. Smith, who has been pass
ing the summer at Eastport, has returned
to South Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
M0RRILLS.

DAILY & Chase. the granite cutters,
shipped u carload of freestone to the new
Clinton public library, yesterday.
I Mr.. Charles S. Walker, brentwood
street, Deering Center, left yesterday for
Montpelier and NorthneId, VT, where
he IL to attend the Dewey celebration.
Mr.. Walker is a graduate of the North
field Military aeadsmy where Dewey
graduated. MIR. Walker enlisted in the
Maine Signal corps and during the war
with Spain served with the corps In Cuba
as q lieutenant.
Mr.. Hoyt l., Conary of Massachusetts,.
well known as an impersonator. rendered
his humorous sketch "Around the stove
at Crosby hall, Deering Center, last even
benefit of the fund being raised to pur-
chase frames for the pictures bought a
fswAmonths ago to be hung at the Deer
Ing High school building.
The gilt lettered sign in front OF All
Souls Universalist church has been re-
moved and will be. relettered to include
the maine OF the new pastor, Kew. 5. g.
Davis.
ABOUT twenty-five couple attended the
opening dance of the Red Mems hail as
ISOLATION held on Tuesday evening at Red
Mems hall.
Rockameecook tribe of Red Men, La
dies Circle ara to hold supper and
social next Saturday evening at Red
Mems hall.
Mrs. Charles L. GoodTidgs and Mrs.
Guy E, Hill, Forest avenue, visited
friends IN Westbrook yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Election of officers Of
Kings Daughters.
Work Of NasonS and Knights Of
PythiaS.
Fine Concert at st.
Hyacinthe's Fair.
An approaching Wedding at
WOodfords.

At thu last meeting Of the, Kings
Daughters connected with the Westbrook
Congregational church. Mrs. John W.
Warren was elected president and MRS. j.
ii. Banks secretary.
The plastersrs have finished their work
on the Holmes house, Forest street aud
the carpenters are about ready to put up
the finish.
The Westbrook Single Tax club will
meet at the band room, Warren avenue,
Thursday evening, October l2. An In
teresting meeting is expected. All are
cordially invited to attend,
Mr. Charles S. Rowe. who mas been tie
guest of his brother, MIR. L. A. Rowe.
has returned to his home.
The story that Mr.. j. G. Scatss will
purchase he Springer block and move
into it is denied by Mr. Scates.
The WestJrook Univer saliss church
will hold one of their regular church sup
psrs this evening in the ysstry of their
church.
Col Ii. r. Millett of Gorham was in
the city yesterday on business.
A fine literary and musical concert was
rendered last evening at Odd Fellows
hall, in connection with st. Hyaciuthe's
Catholic ohurch fair being held there this
week. The entertainment was arranged
by the local knights of Columbus and
the English speaking people OF the
church, and was decided SUCCESS. The
programme last evening was rendered by
Miss Minnie Burke soprano, Mr.. David
McAndrews base. Joseph Douglass elocu-
ZIONIST, Honey johnson in spsoialties,
Miss Bernadette MORGAN pianist and Mr.
and Mrs. G. +. Cardinal Of Biddeford In
vocal duets. ssThe enter ;alnment. was a
decided success, was thoroughly apprs-
ciated by all, and reflects great credit on
the able COMMITTEES of arrangements.
Supper was served during the evening.
MIR. Michael Mannion and sister, Miss
Margaret Manniop, accompanied by her
friend Mr.. John Kinmond. left yesterday
fer Boston where they are TO attend the
wedding OF Miss Catherine Mannion,
formerly of this city.
FUNERAL OF ADA IL. HENRY.
The funeral services of the late Ada e.
Henry, the nine year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Henry, were held We'd
nesday afternoon at two o'clock from
Warren Congregational church. The
services were conducted by Kew. w. g.
Mann, the pastor of thu church. The
church was well filled by mem bsrs of the
Warren Sunday school and Junior En-
deayor and forest street school pupils
and associates of the deceased. The SER
vices were very effective and scarcely a
dry eye could be seen during the services.
The iiorel tributes were numerous and
beautiful The burial was at Woodlawn
cemetery.
Temple lod sc of Nasons conferred the
Master Mason's degree on three candi-
dates at their meeting held last evening.
A fine banquet WAS served during the
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
MONEY To LOAN.

Any amount, large or small, to suit
the borrower on Household Furniture,
Pianos, Organs, Stock and Fixtures, also
Farming Stock, Horses, Carriages, &C.,
the same to remain with the owner. We
will pay off furniture leases and advance
money at rates as low as can be had in
the State. All loans may be paid by
installments, each payment reducing
both principal and interest. Real estate
mortgages negotiated. Business strictly
confidential.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
SOUTH PORTLAND.

A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
Surely our "oity fatE ers'' ara moving
In the right direction by starting In,
without further vexatioas delays, to inn
prove the appearance Of things socut Y .
Knightville school house. The old
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
NEW GLOUCESTER.

New Gloucester, Dot. 1.-THE canning
factory Is still busy place. Many apples
have been canned the past two weeks.
Mr.. Vim. ii. Greeley has returned home
from flying visit on his return from
abroad. He gives a most interesting &C.
count CT his trip, which although not tf
long duration, was full cf interesting fu-
cidents, He visited many cf the most in
teresting towns CT England, also spent n
short time in PariF, and few days in
Germany. Among the photographs which
he secured is one which should be CT in
terest to any who like the word Gloucas-
ter. Capt McGrath started from old
Gloucester, Mass. a short time before
Mr.. Greeley went. Capt. Mc3rath, 1t will
be remembered, went aorosS Ia very
small sailing craft, going directly from
Gloucester, Mass, to Gloucester, Eng
land. When he arrived at England he
received quite an ovation from the in
habitants cf Old Gloucester, England.
he reached Gloucester, England, three
day before Mr.. Greeley, in the course of
bis travels reached the Same town. Mr.
Greeley CT New Gloucester, Me-, took his
camera and went to the wharf and took
picture of the boat which carried Can't.
McGrath ef Old Gloucester, Mass, to Old
Gloucester, England. Tbs views of the
MIR. Greeley has some tine views Of this,
and has donated TO the town library a fine
descriptive book on Glouceger. England,
and its cathedral. At the time Of the
250th anniversary Of old Gloucester. Mass.
1t will be recalled by those who were there
that some q the delegates who were there
from cid Gloucester, England, expires sed
the Wish that this .chiidren" In GiouceI.
ter, Mass, and the grandchildren" In
New Gloucester, Me-, should visit the old
town in England
1t Is interesting to know that one Of
our Young men has taken the trouble to
do this,
WATERVILLE.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
PowNAL.

Pownal. Oct. 1.-THE pleasant days
are being improved by our farmers in
harvesting and preparing the land for
next seasons laDors.
Fair crops have been gathered In, even
the apple crop making a better showing
at last, and altogether the last year, OF
the century has bsen fully more than an
average year in the majority Of farm
products.
A lecture on 'iOur Country" will be
given at the church In few days by
Rev MIR. Hartwell, acting pastor OF the
Congregational church here. Mr.. Hart-
well has travelled and lived In several OF
the states of our union, and no doubt 1t
will be most pleasing and instructive
lecture.
Miss Annie Marston will hold a social
In the vestry next Friday evening, Oct
l3, for the benefit of ths,L. A. S. 1t is to
be spelling match, aud all are invited
to join Ia the contest.
At the church service last Sunday MIR.
Perez Chaplin and Mir. George Mitchell
were chosen delegates to represent the
Congregational church Mt Pownal Centre
at the North Cumberland Conference to
be holden at New Gloucester.
Miss Elsie Mitchell has gone to Boston
for the winter
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS.
Officers for the Ensuing Year Chosen by
the Battalion.

At meeting of tha Portland High
School Cadets yesterday afternoon the
following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year:
COMPANY A.
Captain George w. earle.
First Lieut.. Charles K, Hall.
Second Lieut.-Charles S. Briggs
COMPANY B.
Captain Harry G. Saunders.
First Lieut-Charlss j. Chapman.
Second Lieut. --George $. Baker.
COMPANY G.
Captain-Wallacs W. Pow ers.
First Lieut.. Philip II. Ii custom.
Second Lieut.-Lester W. White.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12

frHE annual meeting OF the Fema'e O phan
Asylum Of Portland. will be held al Their
mouse. 62 State street, Tuesday. October f7th.
=. lnree o'clock u the afternoon for the choice
OF Olneers and Managers and the transaction
OF any ether business that may legally come
Porll4ad. Oct OH, isss. octiodf1d
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12

Frank K. Pond, a wel,-known tobacco
dealer of Bath. and a veteran of the
Ninth Maine re9iinept died ln the Maine
Gar eral hospital Tuesday night, OF
Bright's disease. He Wis boln In Orrins-
s)n, Me-, 10 1874.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
MAINE TOWNS.
Items ofInserest Gathered by Our Local
Correspondents,
GRAY.

West Gray, Oct, 1i..-Friday. Oct. the
hearts OF MIR. and Mrs. Ernest II. Allen
were eladdene'i by the advent OF q little
stranger; 1t ls girl and her name Is Eln-
ma Louise.
MIR. @. p. Buzby and party who have
been stopping for the summer at their
cottage near the lake In West Gray. de.
parted for their winter Residence ir Rose
mont, Pa, last Friday.
Mr.. d. A. Libby and family went to
Cum oeriand Mills for the winter on
Tuesday.
wendall Field is reported to to more
comfortable.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
WATERVILLE.

Wateryille, Oct. 1.-The local Carpen-
ters' and Joiners' Union has sent a re-
quest to the contractors In this section OF
the State, asking at that nine hours con-
atitnte days work. This Is simply in
line with the work of the Union that was
organized short time ago.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
wINDHAM.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A wINDHAN
MAN.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A WINDHAN
MAN.
Windham Centre, OCT f1,-Mr James
Fellows gell-knuwn resident OF Wind
ham Centre was found dead in his bed
tuesday morning. Mr.. Fellows retired
3. as well IL. as usual, but a. he did not come
down tuesday morning, his wife went to
call MIN and upon receiving no reply en-
tered his room ana found him dead. Mr..
beliows has not reen well for some time,
and last winter the. doctors said he had
h3art diseass, but it was not known by
Mr. Fellows. 1t Is feared that the shock
VIII PROSTATE MIR. John Fellows, his
father, who Ia very feeble.
RAYMOND.
Raymond, Oct. ia party consisting
OF the following persons: Mr. II. Ia
Forhan, wife and daughter, Mr.. ii. J.
Lane and wife. MIR. Harry Harmon and
vile, Mr.. John Hayden and wife, enjoyed
deiightful carriage ride last week laay.
Ing the village Tuesday morning, return
ing Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mira. Fred Walker and two
little daughters OF Soarboro, have been
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Morse of Sebago
Lake were in this place on their BRIDAL
tour.
mir. ID. Morton and Miss Angie Plum
mer attended the Bridgton Fair
Mrs. Ida Hooper of Lake Station is WIS.,
itinR relatives at the village.
Mr. and Mrs Moores of Casco were re-.
cent guests at f. IL. Smiths.
Miss Maria Plummer of Soarboro is in
this place.
Mrs. Henry Harmon left Tuesday for
Lynn, Mass, to attend the funeral OF
hsr niece. Miss Sadie Richards
Dr. Dolley and wife have returned
from Phillips, Me-, where they have been
spending number of weeks,
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Hayden were at
Casco Saturday.
MIR. Harlan Skillins of Deerinu was
recent visitor In this place. While here
he held three interesting MEETINGS
They are busy az ii. l.. Forhan's corn
factory packing apples and labelling and
boxing corn.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
THE
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY CUSTOMERS.

The following list comprises the con.
neetions that have been made and those
to be made within few days. 1t il
easy to tell those that have beer connect
ed from those that have not by the color
of the lights. Those produced from
water power are white. clear and steady
JR LIBBY co.
BROWN BLOCK
X. NJ LEWSEN & co.
z A. +. STEVENS & CO.
FALMOUTH HOTEL.
IRA CLARK & co.
w. s. PARKER q co.
SIMMONS & HAMMOND
IRVING A. LIBBY.
X. {, wHlTCOMB & co.
IoNG,ssHHokEMEN's HAIL
cox & WARD CO.
Mrs. c. b. LEIGHTON.
I. W. BENNER.
E:AINToN EARLE.
ATKINSON FURNISHING Gu.
ARMOUR & CO.
MAINE PROVISION s. COLD STORAGE
WEST END HOTEL.
Ii. II. HAY & son.
I. +. HOMSTED 90.
SULLIVAN & OsGooD.
WILLIS GATES.
LOMBARD FISH MARKET.
II. J.; GooLD TEA co.
W. W. ALLEN.
A. u. MARKS.
ORIENT HALL
e. II. A WEBER.
FIREMAN MILLIKEN.
JAMES CONWELL.
ODD FELLOWS HALF.
ftiSItR, AVERY & co.
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE co
SARGENT. DENNISON & GO.
GEO. 4. SAWYER
MRS. j. w. PERRY.
LADD & ROSS.
G.. w. SOLKEY.
JOHN Holt IVAN.
w, W. MITCHELL.
HIRAM PIERCE.
l.. A. DIXON.
j. l.. GIBBS RESTAURANT
WALDO HOTEL.
w. NJ. WADE.
PARK HOTEL.
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT
COFFIN BROS.
L. b, CARBEE.
G. b. DAMON.
Il. L. HANSON
FRED II. JOHNSON.
PORTLAND OPTICAL co,
SMITH s. BROE.
+. +. SPOSEDO.
SULLIVAN BROS.
New customers are being added daily.
The total number now being supplied
with WATER POWER ELECTRICITY
in Greater Portland is about 266.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-12
SHAWMUT LOAN co.,
GO Market Street, P,rtlant, Maine.
augZ) DIV
Portland widows Wood society.

Portland Widows Wood Society.
The annual meeting of tie Portland Widows
wood Society for the choice OF officers for the
ensuing year and the transaction of such other
business as may lerally come before said meet.
ing viii be held at their office City Building on
"Wednesday evening Oct 25th, a. ID. 1897 al
1.eo O'CLOCK. X. @. BRADFORD, Sec'y
Portland, Me-, Oct. Z. 1899. dtd