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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

/, election In 1902. IL was the duty of the
committee to exercise much care and dis
elimination In the selection Of the candi-
date 20 confront him at the forthcoming
election.
THE DEMOCRATIC CALL.
The Democratic state and district con-
ventions have been called for the 18th
inst, at Music hall. DR.. Garvin will be
the nominee for governor and the same
candidates for the remainder Of the ticket
will be identical with those chosen year
ago The candidates for congress will be
the same-Congressman Granger for dis
tfct ] and Franklin +. owen, Esq. for
district 2, Mr.. Capron's plurality being
1923 and their respective votes-Capron,
$3.50 and owen, 1857.
Leading Democrats OF the conservative
type seen TO agree that Dr. Garvin will
demonstrate his winning ability for q
third term whether his opponent be Col
Colt or Lieut.. Gen. Utter. and that while
possibly there may have been tempor-
airy alienation OF some OF the rank and
fle owing 20 the recent Developments In
the senate chamber at the extraordinary
session. they are confident that II will not
materialize at the polls at the November
election as harmony II the watchword
A STRONG CANDIDATE.
The fact that Congressman Granger
succeeded I'm defeating Mr. Bull two
years ago. one OF the most popular and
influential Republicans I'm the state by n
substantial plurality. is convincing evi-
dence that even were Ex-Governor Dyer
pitted against him I'm this contest that he
need have no uncertainty as 90 the ulti-
mate result They assert that ex-Govern-
or Dyer has not been actively Identified
with his party for FIVE years since his re-
tirement from the executive chair that
he In upwards OF 90 years OF age and that
Il r. doubtful whether he would receive
the full vote of his party as II was shown
at tho last election that ex-Mayor Gran
ger received substantial support from the
independent Republicans In the district.
MAYoRALTY SITUATION.
There are no new Developments In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

ley. found in Allinghams possession. the
prisoner affirmed that II and it's contents
belonged to him. and also stated that the
revolver found among his effects was
given him by Mrs. Crowley some three
weeks ago.
BOUGHT CARTRIDGES.
He subsequently, stated. however, that
he had bought cartridges for her to use
in the weapon recently. The hickory
club, with which he confessed to beating
the woman. he said he cut for her to pro-
tect herself with about a week ago.
The case promises TO cause considerable
difficulty on account OF the peculiar posi-
tion OF the house. The state line runs
directly through the house. the sleeping
room in which Allingham claims he beat
the woman being in Rhode Island. and
the kitchen OF the structure being in
Massachusetts,. The woman when she
ran from the house ran for a short dis
tance into Massachusetts. and was found
In that state. The axe was found be-
tween mere and the house, and was also In
Massachusetts. She was, howeer. taken
across the line into this state to the local
hospital and died in Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16
FRENCH W0RKMEN COMING
TO THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.

Paris. Sept. ia delegation OF French
workingnen. sent at the governments 3
expense. sails for New York tomorrow on
its waytto 81. Louis The Industries rep
resented are the manufactures OF cotton.
musical instruments. shoes. hats machin-
cry. tolls and railway supplies. experts In
commercial affairs and I'm mail distribu-
tion. and the heads OF the national labor
organizations.
MN Brusson and Rousseau Will accom-
pany the party. which after visiting New
York will go TO Boston, other cities and
Canada.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

I'VE all wear clothing, but only a rev
Of us know how TO-"
Beau Brummell 10 his valet.
THOSE WHO KNOW BROWNING.
KING e. co. KNOW WHAT GOOD
CLOTHES ARE AND HOW TO WEAR
THEM
OUR FALL CLOTHING is READY
FOR YOUR INSPECTION. AND WE
ESPECIALLY INVITE THOSE WHO
DON'T KNOW US TO EXAMINE OUR
STOCK OF SUITS. ovERCoATS. RAIN
COATS AND TROUSERS.
IN NO OTHER WAY CAN WE CON-
VINCE YOU OF ITS WORTH.
IF YOU DON'T OWN A RAINCoAT.
YOU OUGHT TO. BUY ONE OF OURS
NOW AND GET THE BENEFIT OF
1T THROUGH THIS CHANGEABLE
WEATHER.
SIS to S35.
THE IMPERIAL" is THE BEST
KNOWN SO HAT IN AMERICA. 1T
WOULDN'T BE IF 1T DIDN'T DE-
SERVE TO BE. THERE'S A QUALITY
REASON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

THR public accepts the mer-
i chants own estimate of the
: Importance Of his store. Appro-
pirate advertising creates q
favorable Impression 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16
WHOLE BLOCK
WAS SWEPT
BY FIRE

Halifax. N. s., Sept. 1s.-Severat
streams Of water were kept steadily play
ing today on the ruins OF the building
destroyed In yesterdays great fire on
the water front.
A survey OF the burned district shows
that the wharf stores for more than a
block were swept by the flames.
gallant fight TO save the big freight
shed on the Plant line wharf was made by
nromen and employees OF the company.
who for a time hemmed In by fire on one
side and water on the other. They were
finally successful In heading of the flames
when they were within dozen feet of
the shed. The office building OF the Plant
line was considerably damaged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16
CONVENTIONS CALLED
BY THE REPUBLICANS.

The Republican central committee its headquarters
Exchange o'clock today by of Col Frank
Holden chairman for the of selecting the dates for
nomination of and
the assembly the several cities and towns
of four presidential elect
and ticket will be held in
Infantry hall Wednesday, Oct o'clock The city and
primaries delegates ordered be held later
than Monday, Oct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16
MONTANA DEMOCRATS
N0MIkATE.S1 TICKET

Helena. Mont. Sept le.--The Demo-
cratic state convention adjourned early
today after nominating a complete ticket
as follows:
Congressman. A. c. Gornley. governor.
j. X. Toole: chief justice. b. f. Smith:
lieutenant governor. Edwin Cerris; clerk
Of the supreme court. Finley McRae; sec~
retary OF state. Miles Robbey: auditor
Philip c. Goodwin; treasurer, David q.
Browne attorney general. Charles r.
Hall: superintendent OF public instruo-
tion, j. NJ. Kay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

John Aingham, yesterday in connection with tho
Mrs Dennis Crowley which occurred her house in the
locality Valley of Death yesterday morning today
Pawcet partial confession of the crime before Chief of
H. Capt Peter Vernanda and Detective Thomas
Henry. his would be against
evidence.
his he said that quarrel between him and
Crowley breakfast table and that she cup
afterward taking food from his plate and throwing it
dog her bedroom and Angham
followed her with a club.
began hitting the the head with the club The
finally escaped from Ahngha according his statement
the yard Angha he did not follow her,
covered with blood her body
affair." did he all during the quarrel
USED A CLUB.
The Alingham says he used found yesterday
about of hk
ory wood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16
LOOKED UP BIRTH RECORD.

A bevy OF the school teachers OF the
entering grade pupils in the Providence
public schools invaded the Office OF TIE
city registrar last night to look up tne
birth records OF the children OF their new
classes. II IA necessary for them 20 %
certain that tho little folk are Ave years
OF age before they enter. IL was not the
sort OF invasion that the CLERKS or the
office felt called upon 20 repel as u saved
them a great deal OF work.
There were nearly dozen teachers N
the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-16

Ready for business at the old stand lsi
Mathewson street
John the shoeman.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
East COrnViIle.

j. L. Holmes, who has been visiting
friends here, returned to his home in
Deadham, Mass, Tuesday.
The school in district No. 4, under
the instruction of Miss Annie Rand OF
Canaan, will close, Friday the oath.
Mr. and Mrs S. Blalsdel are visiting
friends in Augusta and Portland, this
week.
Mrs D NJ. Bean left, Saturday, for
Belgrade, where she will visit her daugh'
ter, Mrs Ernest Morrow
Mss Alice Smith of Skowhegan was
in town, Sunday.
Miss Sadie Flanders, who has been
very i'll, is convalescent
Cora Flanders. who has been visiting
in town, returned to Skowhegan, Tues
day.
Dir. and Mrs Frank Hayden have
taken boarder; 1t is little girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F Longfellow of
Skowhegan were In town visiting friends,
Sunday
Henry Giles, q. c. Blackwell, j. l.,
Holmes and Miss Rand attended the
graduating exercises at Pittsfeld, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Smith visited
friends in Athens, Sunday.
Jesse q. Blaisdell was in Skowhegan,
Monday.
A subscri Der writes that there was an
error in our item, last week, as it was
George Neil that bought Mr.. Cummings
horse, not Ralph Bowman.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
Burglary at North Arson.

Thursday evening burgulars entered
the post-ofice and the clothing store of
of NJ. L. French. They entered the
post Office through a window in the
basement and going up stairs burst the
door open into the office. After, going
through the safe and money drawer they
took two silver dollars, one hundred
two-cent stamps and twenty-three one
cent stamps. They left packages con-
tanning between two and three hundred
dollars in the safe. They then entered
the store of NJ L French through the
basement going up the stairs and break
ing through into the main room where
5000 in money and about S1l.00 worth
of jewelry were taken. No clue has
been found as to who the burglars were.
On the day of the breaking, several
suspicious parties were seen about town.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
Athens

The first fruits Of Miss fuckers graded
system 10 our common schools will appear
at the graduating exercises OF me senior
class Of the grammar grade at the village
church on Saturday evening, July 2d,
when the four members, representing four
different rural schools will receive diplo-
mas that will secure them admission to
the high school department OF Somerset
Academy. Besides the graduating parts
there will be singing by the choir, solo
by Rev Mr.. March, music by Athens
Cornet band and short addresses. We
earnestly hope that enough OF our citizens
will attend to crowd the church and thus
encourage the pupils, teachers and super
ntendent.
Everything gives way this week to the
grand centennial celebration an account
of which is given elsewhere.
Mr.. Claude Barker, who took a bust
ness trip to Skowhegan and made a fly
ing visit home, went out on the stage,
Monday.
Miss Ina Emery passed Sunday with
her brother here, returning to school
work, Monday morning.
Mrs Minnie L. Cove, dramatic and
humorous reader of Auburn, Me-, will
give an entertainment in the hall,
June 80 She will be assisted by local
talent. The affair will be under the
auspices of the NJ. +. church and re-
fresh ments will be served. All are cor
daily invited.
Mrs Maria Tobey, who expected her
Baltimore friends this season, has re-
ceived the sad news that Mary, wife of
Frank Hall. has died of appendicitis
and none of the family will come to
Maine this season.
Mrs. f. A. Cook of the Athens House
is quite i'll and obliged to leave home to
be more retired.
The union services last Sunday called
out good house and we're much en-
joyed. Potted plants and cut flowers
with bunting draperies decorated the
church and the services were in the na-
ture of centennial services
Among the visitors in town who are
natives of Athens are Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Poland of southern California,
with their two children. Mr.. Poland
has not been here for many years. lie
is stopping with his sisters, Mrs. l. {.
Elliott and Mrs James Hinckley.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23

trip institutlng new Chapters and max
ing visitatlons.
Smith & Soper have decided to re-
build They have Wallace johnson of
Madison at work on the foundation
getting it in shape and they will com
mence on the building as soon as the
foundation is ready. Mr.. David Row
ell is to take charge of the work.
Mr.. David Corson is building house
for Mrs Livonia Hughes on North
Main street. He is doing the work
under contract.
p S. Longley was at Madison Mon.
day afternoon on business for the Scion
Creamery Co.
Mr. G E Remick of Madison was in
town Monday on business.
Rev. Mr.. Southland, Presiding Elder,
preached in the NJ. Z. chruch Sunday
morning He went to Bingham In the
afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Callaghan is away on a sh ort
vacation.
Quite lumber from here attended
the Congregational County Conference
held at Madison.
Rev. Mr.. Sargent, pastor of the Con-
gregational church expects to 60 away
next week on a vacation.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
WITH NJ & CRAY,
SOEON, NE.
PROBATE NOTICE
eTATE Oh MAINE.


To the Honorable, the Judge Of the Pro-
bate Court, in and for the county Of Somer-
set.
Respectfully represents Edward A. Web
Der, Of Hartland, in the county Of Somerset,
that, by decree of said Court, dated the End
Tuesday Of August A. d. 1902, Francis H..
Litchheld, Of said Hartland, was appointed
guardian Of Thomas J. Litchfeld, OF Hart
land, aforesaid, minor, and letters of guar
dianship were issued him; and your petit
toner represents that ne was one of the
sureties on said guardians bond; that the
said Francis II. Litchheld has departed from
the state, and his residence is out of the
state, and unknown; and that it is necessary
that the said guardian be dismissed, and that
a new guardian be appointed in his place.
Wherefore, your petitioner prays that pub
lie notice shall be given to the said guardian
to appear and show cause, why he should not
be dismissed from said position, and that
personal notice be given to the ward, Thomas
J. Iitchheld, Of Hartland, aforesaid, of the
time and place Of the hearing on this petition.
Dated at skowhegan, June I4th, a. d.
1904.
EDWARD A. WEBER.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Samuel Padham of solon, In the
County of Somerset and State of Maine by his
mortgage deed, dated the ninteenth day of April
\. D.. 1887 and recorded In the Somerset Regis
try of Deeds. Book 1870, Page 5i6, conveyed to us.
the Undersigned a certain parcel of Real Es-
tate. situated in Scion In said County and bound
ed as follows, to witt Commencing at the
North West corner OF land owned by Clement
Norton. thence Southerly by Ian of said Norton
to land of Frederick Harville; thence West by
said Harvile's land to land of r Robbins thence
Northerly and Westerly by land of said Rob-
bins to the road leading to Scion VILLAGE thence
Northerly by said road to land OF L. Padham;
thence Eastery by land of said Padham to the
first mentioned bound.
Also another piece OF land in Scion. situated
west of the land above described and bounded
as follows. to wit Commencing at the North
West corner of land owned by X. Robbins,
thence Easterly by land of said Robbins to land
of ID. Norton, thence Northerly and Westerly by
land of said Norton to land OF heirs of A. & 7.
Coburn. thence Southerly by said Coburn land
to the first mentioned bound. And whereas the
condition of said mortgage has been broken,
Now therefore, by reason of the breach of the
condition thereof we claim foreclosure of said
mortgage 3w25
June 81, 1904.
c. & j. THOMPSON.
By Danforth & Could, their Attys.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
Bingham.

A small shower on Tuesday afternoon
is the first rainfall Bingham has had for
two weeks.
Presiding Elder Southland preached at
the Methodist church on Sunday after
noon and again in the evening at the
union service.
Arthur Clark has been the guest of
his sister, Mrs. A, 5. Burke, for several
days
Mrs. Anna Chase has sold her farm in
Moscow to Royal Burton.
Mr. and Mrs Mark Savage are at their
Pleasant Pond cottage.
Mrs. A. c. Dinsmore Is in Gorham
with her daughter, Mrs,J. c. Gregory
Walter Smith of Oakland, and James
Lawrence and Clyde Whitney have re-
turned from brief fishing trip to Pierce
pond.
Mr., and Mrs. Leon Cooley of Mayfield
were in town, recently, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Webster.
Mrs Buck of Skowhegan is spending
few weeks in town.
Chss Abby and Enoch Osgood return
ed from Pleasant pond on Monday last.
Mary Clark is at Lakewood with
friends from Caratunk.
Albert Clark, who has been at Lake.
wood few days, returned home on
Tuesday.
Mrs. S. T. Goodrich went to- Madison
this week. sS4
Mr.. Collins of Connecticut has been
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Colby. Z
EVE Ellis Is at work for Chester Rol-
Inns
Mrs. Norah Huff is visiting friends in
Canaan. II
Mrs, Ethel Boynton Is In town. ]
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
North Fairfield.

Mr.. A X Mason oflWinslow called on
friends in this place, last sunday.
Mr. A. P. Cleveland of Skowhegan
visited relatives, last Sunday, in this
vicinity.
Mr.. A. b Hoxie has sold his farm to
the Crosby Lumber Co.
Mr. Lester Holway will move to Fair
field Center in the near future, having
sold his farm to Mr.. Fred Terry of
Waterville.
MIR. and Mrs. Alonzo G. Scribner visit.
ed at Mr.. Albert Goodwin's few days,
last week, having driven through by
team, from their home in Lynn, Mass
They left here, Monday, for Athens,
where they will visit relatives and also
attend the centennial.
The "Willing Workers" met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Con-
forth, last Friday evening. Fancy
articles were on sale and refreshments
of cake, coffee and ice cream were
served
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23

John Wyman and W. o. Chase made
a trip to Bangor, Monday
Arthur Hooper. who has been visiting
at Ellsworth for several days, returned
home, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Chase and little
Carroll visited at her fathers In the
south part of the town, sunday
Several from this place attended
meeting, Sunday, at the village con-
Quoted by the Salvation Army.
Fred Barnes, who has been in poor
health for long time seems to be i'm
proving under the medical treatment OF
DR.. Townsend of Pittsfed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Robinson and
little Othello of Sherman, who have
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Jewell, have returned home.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
STATE DE MAINE.


Somerset IS. In Probate Court.
held at Skowhegan in and for said County of
Somerset on the second Tuesday of June A.
d. 1904.
On the foregoing petition it is ordered
that the said Francis H. Litchheld be noti-
fed to appear at Probate Court to be held
at the Probate Court room in Skowhegan in
said County of Somerset on the twelfth day
Of July A. D. 1904, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon by publishing the foregoing petition
and this order of court thereon three weeks
successfully prior to the holding Of said
Court, in the Somerset Reporter, news
paper printed at Skowhegan, that he may
then and there attend and show cause if any
why the prayer Of said petition should not be
granted.
fsEALJ G. T. STEVENS, Judge Pro Ten.
NATHAN FOWLER, Register
a true copy, 3w25
Attest, NATHAN Fowler, Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23

gristmill. The gasoline engine was set,
last week, and is ready TO run and 1t is
expected the whole plant will be ready
to operate within few days.
The third rank will be conferred in
Echo Lodge K Of ? on Tuesday even
ing of next week. Refreshments will be
served. The lodge has just been add
ing to its paraphernalia and 1t Will
doubtless be very interesting meeting
Mr.. Eben Doyen has gone to hassa-
chusetts to live with his children having
sold out all his household goods and
farming tools He still keeps his house
which he will rent at present.
Mr.. Daniel Flanders is about to have
a new barn built on his farm, known as
the Lock wood farm, on the north side
of the river.
S. X & G. H. Fuller sold 25l0 lbs. of
of pork one day of last week from their
farm and still have hogs. They also
have sweet corn ten inches high. Let
us hear from others.
Miss Clara Bigelow is spending few
days at home after teaching in Auburn.
She will return there for another year
Ia an advanced position with better
salary.
Rev. and Mrs. III. l.. McCann of Gray
are spending their summer vacation at
North pond.
Mr. K A Reyes has been engaged to
teach the Norridgewock high school for
the coming year.
The closing exercises of the inferno
date and primary schools were held,
Thursday morning of last week, 30
the pupils might attend the grammar
school exercises in the afternoon. On
Friday the pupils enjoyed picnic on
Sunset bill with ice cream and cake for
refreshments.
Roscoe smith arrived home, last week,
for short vacation.
Leslie Jones was at home from Au-
gusta over Sunday.
The third degree will be conferred in
Qunnebassett Lodge next Monday even
ing. Refreshments will be served.
Edward s Baker has sold part In
terest in the Norridgewock, Marble u
Granite Works to Chas. Bruce of Boston
and Harold Bruce of Bath, two expert
workmen and thoroughly reliable bust
ness men. His object in taking these
gentlemen into partnership was to in
crease the capital available and develop
the business and the new firm are con-
fdent that they can double or treble the
amount of work heretofore done. Ed
ward S. Barker will remain as business
manager and wishes to thank the public
for the generous patronage in the past
and invites any one who anticipates
buying work in their line to call and get
prices which will be always the lowest
for first class work.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
Scion.

Mrs. s. f. Greene has been elected
vice regent of the Ruth Head Cragin
Chapter, d. A. r of North Arson.
Mrs. S. F. Greene returned from
Bangor last Thursday where she has
been the past week, guest of Mr.. Chas.
Hight, while singing in the chorus of the
Maine Musical Festival and attend
ing the commencement of the U. of M.
Albert Whipple has returned from
Orono where he has graduated from the
u. of NJ with the degree of b. 5. He
expects to accept fine position in n.
Y city.
Mrs Sarah Abbey went to Athens,
Sunday, with Mrs. ). f. Greene to spend
the day with MI. and Mrs. Ereb Greene.
Miss Elva Whipple and Miss Louise
Fitzgerald of Boston went with Mrs. =.
F. Greene to North Arson Monday p.
cemetery over the remains of their
friend Miss Addie Smith who died sat
urday night in Springfield, Mass, of
diphtheria.
Mr.. George Savage of ia ekman was in
town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Heselton of
Skowhegan were in town last week
visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs II. NJ. Wilson went to
Southport last week. Mrs. Wilson will
remain for the summer.
Mr. Malon Whipple arrived home
from Brunswick last week for his sum
mer vacation.
Mr.. Clyde Whipple is home on a short
vacation He expects to return to New
Hampshire this week
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Cross arrived
home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon Patterson are
away this week. Mr., Patterson who is
Grand Patron In the o. K. s., Is on a
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
PisllonS Ferry.

Logs are plenty at the boom and a
large crew of men are employed.
Frank Buzzell has gone to Winslow to
work on a dam
Mrs. Eben Smith of Portland has been
visiting in this vicinity, recently.
Mrs Wells is slowly improving in
health, but is troubled some with rheu-
matism.
Mrs. Will Clancy was called to Lisbon
Falls, last week, by the serious illness OF
her father and upon her arrival found
he had passed away.
Mrs. Thomas Chase is now comfort
able from her recent severe illness, but
Is thought to be slowly failing. Her
daughter, Mrs. Julia Lenter of Man
chester, \ H., is with her
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
MAR RED

Good win Farm, East Farhed-June Is, by
Rev. A. L. Lane, Mr.. Har Ewood Fernald,
and Miss Nellie osgood futile, both OF Ca
naan.
No. Anson-June 20 by the Rev. H. g. Ryder,
Mr. Wallace E. Barron and Miss Daisy Young
both OF No. Arson.
Skowhegan-June 81, Mr.. Chauncy E. Locke
and Miss Emma S Palmer.
Skowhegan-June 20, by the Rev. b. B. Mer-
rill MIR. Charles Henry Bacon of Fitchburg
Mass, and Miss Grace Mud of Skowhegan.
Concord-June 7, Mr.. Sumner Garfield Ellis
and Miss Minnie Agnes Cox.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-23
DIED.

Portlsnd-June I6, Mrs. Louis A. Anderson,
aged 95 years.
Harmony-June 5, Nicholas Smith, aged 80
years.
Monson, Mass.-June is, Thomas E. b.
Knowles
Anson-June 10 Mrs. Otis Hilton.
New Portlsnd-June II, Fuller Putnam.