Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-07-29

We have received the initial number Of
the Eastern Gazette a weekly local journal to
be printed at Yarmouth, Me-. of which our
former valued correspondent. Mr.. +. G. Crab
tree, then OF Boston, is editor and proprietor
The present number makes fine appearance
and gives promise Of useful career. After
quoting some locals from the AMERICAN and
MI. Desert Herald, the Gazette adds
We hope, In our new field, we are not to
lose sight OF either the AMERICAN or Herald.
and shall often have opportunity to greet and
quote both Brothers Chilcott and Wood
We wish Bro. Crabtree and his new enter
prise unbounded prosperity.
There was a brilliant hop at the Malvern
Hotel. Bar Harbor, Monday night. All the elite
were present. There was much private enter
tanning Monday. At the West End Monday.
Aptommas, the worlds famous harpist. gave a
recital. A lady elocutionist read at the Grand
Central. The hotels are fast filling up, but there
is room for fifteen hundred or two thousand
more. The report Of a diphtheretic scare about
Bar Harbor has no foundation whatever. The
report was helped on by rival watering places
and created great annoyance 10 cottagcrs and
hotel men, who are In daily receipt OF letters
about diphtheria. 1t is reported that the place
Is perfectly healthy. and there need be no
fear.
During the recent excursion OF the Maine
Press association from Bar Harbor to Somes-
Vile. the sea was very rough aud the small
steamer which carried the party, pitched and
tossed about In a most uncomfortable fashion
The venerable Judge Baker of IIallowell, was
leaning over the rail-, wretchedly seasick. when
the boat gave a lurch and at the same moment
the rail gave way. The Judge fell upon the
| deck outside OF the rail. and would have gone
overheard. but Mr.. George $. Rowell, OF Port
land. at the risk Of his life, threw himself
upon the Judges legs, and stopped his pro-
gress. The two men lay upon the edge Of the
deck. with nothing to cling to, in a position of
great peril. but other passengers presently got
hold OF Mr.. Rowel who held fast to Judge
Baker. and so both were saved.
There has recently arrived at Bar Harbor,
accompanied by bis wife and servant a tall.
distinguished looking Frenchmau, who from
his air and manner immediately attracted at
tention. He was born OF one OF the old French
noble families He entered the French army
at the age OF seventeen, and after graduating
from the military school sought service with
the Chasseurs d Antique in Algeria he was dec
GRATED with the Cross OF the Legion of Honor
and sent TO Mexico with Macmillan. W here he
remained until the French troops were with
drawn. and he returned to France, having
gained the Guadalupe Gross. lie fought
through the Franco-German war, and during
the Commune was exled for five YEAR,. He
returned 10 throw his fortunes with the rcpub-
/ lie. He convcrses freely on the recent expul-
sion Of the French princes and says that the
/ Due d Aumale Ia. only himself TO blame for
| being Obliged TO leave France.
! Those interested in base ball have recently
( secured new field on which to play Just
south Of Senator iIalc's residence; and on
Friday the first game Of ball wa, played there.
I The field on account Of it, newne>s was not
in very good shape, but the playing VIII inn
I prove 1t. The game between the orrington
and the Ellsworth nine was called nj two in
Z the afternoon with the Orrington~ at the bat.
Good batting on their part and some Wild
( throws by the home team soon gave the wish
ting nine lead which they continued to in
+ crease until the last. the game closing with
II scores for the Orringtons 10 for the Eli
worths. The Ellsworth team was not !
thoroughly organized one and lacked the
practice which is necessary 20 make good
material effective. The excellent work uf the
Orrington pitcher confined their labors largely
10 the battery. number Of our best batter.
about two hours and half; the umpire J. A.
Peters, ID.
! As will he seen by advertisement in an
7 other column the Frenchman's BAY and
Mount Desert Land and Water Company, have
opened that delightfully."- situated hotel the
Waukcag House At sullivan, for the accom-
modstion Of guests II i connected by -team-
or. with every point Of Frcuchman's Bay n-
Guiding the terminus OF the railroad At Nj
Desert Ferry. The house hs- been thorough
since last season. 4 new mu.ir hall ha. bern
added to the establishment, and new places for
recreation and amusement opened up, which
promise 10 become quite popular and inter
e-ting. Sorrento, = new summer resort, which
Is now attracting great attention by reason Of
It's charming situation. unsurpassed fine seem
/ cry and delightful drives i but a -hort di>-
lance from the hotel. Mr.. Charles r. simT-
/ son who has been secured a. clerk is deserved
I ly popular.