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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
The Victories of Prohibition.

Two or three years ago when license
reaction set in, we predicted that as is Gus
tomary, the further trial of license would
further convert the public to prohibition.
That converting force has operated more
quickly than We had anticipated.
The friends of prohibition in Massachu-
sets are much elated over the result of the
city elections this year. They have gained
four cities which went for license last year
Worcester, Fitchburg, New Bedford and
Haverhill. This makes the cities stand
l6 for license to IL for no license, against
20 for license last year to for no license.
Every no-license city of last year has been
held. The total majority against license in
the twenty eight cities this year was 1924.
This is fine showing. There is no doubt
that the vote of towns next spring will be,
as usual, largely against the issue of
licenses.
One of the biggest surprises of the fall
elections was the large vote against license
cast in Boston Tuesday. The majority in
favor of license was only 1927. The IL
cense crowd itself is disgruntled by the
bribery and favoritism Of their own sys-
tenn.
The advices that we have from other
states are equally reassuring. In Kansas
and Iowa the license tom-foolery is dis
gushing men of all parties. In Virginia
large non-partisan State Convention has
lust declared for prohibition. The friends
of prohibition never need falter. Prohi-
hilton is the right clue and the conversion
of the public is proceeding. Prohibition
simply wants the influential puoiic; and
that is the public that is come or Is COM
iug,-Lewiston journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
National News 8.

Records kept by Boston dentists
showed that filings made in Henry L.
Norcross's teeth closely correspond with
those found in the head of the dynamite
thrower.
The convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor began at Birmingham
Ala.
Colonel W. Z. Merrill, L. S. Army,
dropped dead in railway train in Illinois
The annual report Of the Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad was made
in Boston.
The arrangements for reciprocity with
Jamaica We're concluded resulting in large
concessions to the United States.
The Onondaga disputed election cases
were argued in the Court of Appeals.
Judge Fnrsman. at Troy, granted an
order restraining the Duchess County
Clerk from forwarding the returns for
Senator 10 Albany.
A collision occurred on the New York
Central near Fishkll. in which fireman
was killed and an engineer wounded.
The annual dinner of the Massachu-
sets Board Of Trade was held in Boston.
-Four cities in Massachusetts elected
municipal officers.
-Four persons We're killed and large
number were injured in collision on the
Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Railway.
The anti-lottery and pro, lottery wings
of the Democratic party of Louisiana held
separate conventions.
Travel was much impeded in the South
west by the heavy snowstorms
A conference of the supporters of ex-
Governor Foraker for United States Sena-
tor was held in Columbus.
President Marvel granted the demands
of the strikers on the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad.
The Drexel Institute of Art, Science
and Industry was dedicated in Phiadel-
phia; Chauncey NJ. Depew delivered the
address.
The poet Whitaker celebrated his
eighty-fourth birthday.
A centre for University extension was
formed at Albany.
The terms of consolidation of the
baseball association were agreed upon in
Indianapolis.
The National Prohibition Committee
selected st. Louis, June % and 80 next. as
the place and date for holding their Ma
tional Convention.
Daniel Hand, the philanthropst, died
at his home IN Guilford, Conn.
The pro-lottery and anti-lottery wings
of the Democratic party in Louisiana each
placed State tickets in the field.
Samuel Gompers was reelected presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor
by the Birmingham Convention.
Troops were ordered to go from Den
yer to Crested Butte to prevent conflicts
between miners and strikers.
The police had to be called to clear the
county treasurer's Office in Cincinnati of
taxpayers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
South Deer Isle.

South Deer Isle.
sad and distressing accident occurred
at the harbor yesterday, Dec. 18th, cast
ing gloom over the whole community.
The only son of Rev. Mr.. Richards and the
only son of Mrs. Flora E. johnson went to
the pond skating and broke through the
ice and both were drowned. There was
no one else on the pond but a man who
was chopping in the woods near, heard
cries and when he got to the pond he saw
young Johnson's head above water, and he
tried to reach him by crossing the pond,
he being on the opposite side, but the ice
would not bear, and before he could go
round the head of the pond the boy had
sunk. The other boy was not seen at ALL
The man went at once to the village to
give the alarm, and met Mr.. Richards there,
and he went with the others in search of
the bodies, but it was over an hour before
they were recovered, and both were past
help. Their watches stopped, SO indica-
ting the time they had been in the water.
The funeral will be at the church, and
both are to be buried in one grave. Mrs
johnson is a widow and this was her only
child and she is nearly heart broken. The
boys were about fourteen years old.
Rev. Mr.. Haley is expected to-day to
hold quarterly meetings. Rev. Mr.. Farm
ham has been here this week assisting MIR.
Wright in u series of meetings.
Goss & Small's store was broken into
Thursday night and some watches stolen
and some cigars overhauled, but no money
was taken as there was patent apparatus
on the drawer which only the initiated
understand. 1t was not certain that any
other goods were stolen. The entrance
was effected by breaking rear window
and unbarring door near. As the door
was over the water it was not secured by
lock.
Dec, 10,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
Obituary..


Life has always some few Islands scattered
here and there amidst the "wayele-s sea" for
memory to rest the foot upon In penning
these few lines In remembrance OF one whose
memory we would seek to perretua,e, We
would be understood As doing II a. loving
duty, both to the dead and the living. Mr.
DeLalttre lived more than half his life In this
town. Lamoine then East Trenton-and wa.
one OF the foremost citizens Of this place In all
matters OF interest to the educational and re-
giOus institutions OF the place; the village
lyc-um. the common school and church wor-
-hip had In him au advocate and supporter
lie was active in the building OF the first
church in this place aui the iae -chool-hou-e
hai in him 4 warm supporter. He WAS a
deacon Of tde church and was much missed
when he moved from here 10 Stetson IN the
his connection with the Baptist denomination
believe up to the time OF hi, death A few
years ago we spent pleasant week At his
home In stetson, and found him the same
genial, soodnaiured man We had ever known
him, always hopeful and rcsolute IN bis de-
Examinations. These faculties he retained up
10 his last short sickness aud death, aud in the
words OF one who stood At the side OF hts death
bed he had that peaceful smile upon his face
snd expressed such satisfaction in having u.
all around him II gave IL, the impression he
was simply resting" He died about the same
hour he wa, born into this world - year, sgo,
Dec 9Th he was sick only about two weeks.
having done many job, Of work around h-
buildings preparatory 10 winter.
The day before hi. death he said, Il am still
hopeful | may live. but | am not afraid to
die-God IL the same God yesterday. to-day and
forever. | have prayed to God for my re-
coyery and | have faith to believe he will re-
store me to health, out II he should otherw Ise
see nit. have asked him to prepare me for the
last great trying event" SO passed away a
good man from the transient TO the eternal
He leaves widow 70 whom he has been
married ~ yeals, and two daughters, Mrs.
Reuben d. Puliter, and Jane p. DeLsi,tre to
mourn this bereavement. j. {. w
Bangor Wing and Pitt-ilcld Advertiser please
copy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
Obituary.

q. n. Young, formerly Of Lamoine.
From the Chico California; Daily Enterprise
of Dec. 10, lSal.
Yesterday was solemn day with Chico
Lodge of Odd Fellows. when they laid to rest
their esteemed Brother, o. N. Young. The
funeral took place at Odd Fellows Temple,
where the services Of the order were gone
through with. Rev. T.. Graham assisting. The
procession was quite large, and the large num-
Der Of carriages In attendance showed the re-
spect in which the deceased was held.
o. n Young joined Chico Lodge, I. o. Q.
F., In 1875, and since the night he was initiated
he has been active and enthusiastic In the work
OF the Lodge. He had aspirations to be per-
feet and from one chsir to another he rose to
the position OF Noble Grand, then Chief
Patriarch OF the Encampment. For many
years he held the position OF Secretary, and
his books and accounts with the members re-
ceived universal approval. On the organiza-
ton OF the Canton some five years ago, he was
elected clerk. and held the position until he
left for San Francisco. In all the positions
he occupied he was faithful officer, and as
Deputy Grand Master OF this district made
himself thoroughly acquainted with the work.
so that he could give correct instructions to all
subordinate lodges.
Deceased was born in Lamoine. Maine In
1913, and received his education in the public
schools there. As he became more advanced
he forged his way to the front AS a school
teacher. As the L. +. railroad was making
Its way across the continent. he, with two
schoomates, joined the railroad forces and
came west He came to Sacramento, but went
home shortly afterwards and returned with
his brother, b. F.. In 1873, and came to Chico
where he made his home.
The whole career OF the deceased has been
an honorable one, and worthy Of imitation
He had hosts Of friends no mourn bis loss.
and to the d,consolate widow. children and
relatives the sympathIes Of the entire com
munity 20 out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
Congressional.

Monday, Dec. 1.-THE Senate in ses-
sion. Many bills were introduced.
The list of committee assignments was
completed by the Republican caucus COM
mittee. Our Maine Senators received ap-
pointments as follows:
Mr.. Hale-Census, chairman; appropr-
atoms; naval affairs; immigration; pr-
vate land claims relations with Canada
Mr.. Frye-Commerce, chairman; tor.
eign relations; Pacific railways, chairman :;
to investigate the condition of the Poto-
mac river front of Washington.
Wednesday-The senate: The Presi-
dent sent in six nominations for Circuit
Court judges. large number of bills
were introduced.
The House: The Speaker announced
the Committee on Rules.
Thursday-The Senate in session.
The Standing and Select Committees
were announced.
The nomination of Stephen B. Elklns to
be Secretary of War was received from
the President and referred to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

Australia will not be without SYM
pathy in its protest against Englands using
it further as dumping ground for its pau
pers and scum. The proposal to establish
a Booth colony is vigorously combated
even by the Inhabitants of Western Aus
tralia, who are largely the descendants of
conyicts. Between America and Australia
England has had a comparatively easy time
with its undesirable population, transport
ing them one way or the other as the cases
required. But there promises to be an
end to this. Australia will certainly make
itself heard on this immigration matter,
and the United States, unless the weak
kneed Democrats prove too numerous, will
adopt vigorous measure of self-protec-
tion,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24


News has been received of the loss Of
Capt John W. kanr'> vessel She was
stranded on the South American coast.
Capt Kane was sole owner Il i, thought
She was well insured.
u. II. Curtis Of Surry. has routed the
Parker place on South St, Of F. A. Fish
er, and moved here with his family.
Many Of the deer hunters are having
their reward Ira Slower, Forest Snow
and Ralph Mayo are among the lucky num-
Der, a are also two Of tho Leach brothers
James Gray killed a large one recently.
He i one Of party Of six who have been
hunting deer together and who have already
killed three good ones.
Mrs Mitchell Of Augora, Arizona, who
while visiting her sister. Mrs Junlus "
Hil| at Parker Point last summer, fell and
suffered serious fracture Of the leg, is
sui in The City Hospital, Boston. to which
place she was removed soon after the acct
dent occurred She has 80 far improved
a. TO be able to walk on crutches.
We must compliment &c" Of East Blue
hill, on his neat wittcism u the last
AMERICAN similar "cry-sis" has been
reached in several homes in our vicinity.
James A. Garfield Post, No. A., elected
officers Saturday evening, Dec. 10, with
the following result. S. B. Snowman.
Commander; A c. O.good. Senior Vice
Commanders; Leonard Webber. Junior
Vice Commander; A. G. Peters Quarter
Master; j. II. Morse, Adjt,; Elias
Andrews, Surgeon; George W. Clay,
Chaplain; Jane. III. Billings Officer of the
Day: Rodney $ OspOOd Officer of Nh,
Guard.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

Senator Plumb of Kansas, was attacked
by apoplexy at CAS- Sunday morning at
his apartments in Washington and five
hours later he died, remaining unconscious
till the last. Just before the attack he
complained of intense pains in the head.
He had been a tireless worker all his life
and had been warned time after time that
he must take a rest. Saturday night he
attended dinner and did not retire till
O'Clock. His death has caused sadness all
about the capital.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
Prospect Harbor.

Prospect Harbor.
To the Editor and all the readers of the
AMERICAN "a Merry Christmas"
We are having beautiful weather for
December. Some of the farmers plowed
last week.
J. nj. Williams came home from Farm
ington, and has gone to Sober Island, N.
S., for the winter
The ladies of the Sidewalk Society held
their annual sale at the club house last
Thursday and Friday evenings. There
was fine display of fancy work, refresh
ments and home made candies. They
cleared oyer forty-dve dollars.
Miss Grace Moore has gone to Bos-
ton.
Miss Susie Williams is visiting at
Cherryfleld.
Mrs. VIM. Smith has gone to Cherry
field to spend Christmas.
1t is excellent skating.
There are to be several family Christmas
trees.
The S. o. V. had social dance at the
club house with basket supper last Tues
day evening. Owing to stormy night it
was not largely attended. They intend to
repeat the same next Tuesday evening, II
pleasant. Supper at Henry Handy's.
Dee. 2l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

The gratifying assurance is given that
reciprocity with Jamaica will soon be an
accomplished fact. This will complete
our series of treaties with the British sug-
reproducing colonies in the West Indies
The negotiations which have led TO these
happy results have been conducted with
great skill, and the success which has at
tended them is triumph for the Harrison
Administration involving vast benefit to
American commerce.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

Joined in marriage, at the residence of the
brides father. by Bedford E. Tracy, Esq,
last Saturday evening. Mr.. Grant left on
Monday mornings boat for Boston where
he Is to occupy position on the Herald
staff; and as soon as he procures rooms
his young wife will join him.
Mr.. George Mathews has purchased
corner lot on the east side Of the bridge
and is erecting large two-story building;
the lower story to be used by him for
store and the second as residence
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Harrington moved
from Bar Harbor here about week ago
to occupy their new house. G.
Dec Ii
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

Christmas, in many respects, is the hol-
day of holidays. Other holidays we have,
which are of great national significance:
they stand for some great event in our
country's history; they mark some import
ant epoch in our national life. To us as
citizens of q great Republic they are very
dear; but this Christmas time is dear to all
christendom; it belongs to no country or
section; it is the worlds holiday. Its ad-
vent brightens the homes and faces of
people everywhere; and the significance
and observances of the day, as the years
60 by, are continually growing
Two decades ago. at least in the coun-
try towns of Maine, Christmas meant but
little indeed compared with what it means
to- day The custom of giving presents
has grown up almost wholly within the re-
membrance of the writer of this article
We are glad of the growing significance
which attaches to the day. The influence
il eAerts for good Is beyond the power of
man to measure or to make adequate es-
innate.
a this time we commemorate the birth
OF Jesus of Nazareth who above all gives
meaning and interest to the day. because
he taught as never man taught" and so
emphasized the need of love to friends and
enemies, peace on earth good will to
men"
Il heard the bells on Christmas Day.
Their Old familiar carols play.
And wild and sweet
The " ords repeat
or peace on earth, good will to men,
An American philosopher who often
teaches better than he knows or means to.
has said in beautiful words: Christmas
Is good day to forgive and forget good
day to throw away prejudces and hatreds.
a good day TO I'LL your heart and YOUR
house, and the hearts and houses of others
with sunshine"
Verify
This is the time when the gray old man
Leaps back 10 the days OF youth;
W hen hrows and ewes wear no disguise
But flush and CLEAN with truth:
On, tDen i the time when the soul eXults
And seems right heavenwarl turning:
W hen We love and bless the hands we press
hen the Christmas log Is burning
This is the time for kind deeds. pure
thoughts, sacrifice Of self, cheerful hearth
sides, unbounded hospitality, friendly in
tercourse and innocent pastimes. 1t is
not long faces and unwelcome cant that
we want on an occasion like this; better
merry words and uproarious laughter 1t
l. good time to picture ideals of what
this world should be, and then resolve to
20 to work to make them a reality, remem-
bering that if these ideals never become
realities in your day or ours, they will be-
come so, if you and We are true to the gen
Grafton in which we live, all the sooner be-
cause We have lived and labored in it,
This issue of the AMERICAN is to some
extent, at least, a Christmas number, and
we mean to print another next week, both
Of which will be forwarded TO our numer-
Gus friends and readers and with them
shall 90 our heartiest wishes for
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

Two contracts have already been exc
cuted by Postmaster General Wsnamaker
under the new Postal Aid law, one with
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to
Central America, China and Japan, and
one with the Red ID" line to Venezuela.
The new service will begin Feb. and
March next. This is creditable prompt
ness. Faster ships and more frequent de-
psrtures will soon be the order of the day,
and our American ocean mail service, so
fCient in the world This is another thing
that is to be laid at the door of Mr.. Reeds
billion dollar Congress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

That is strong argument that the
shoe and leather men put forth as to why
they should have special privileges for
their exhibition at the coming Worlds
Fair. The industry as an industry ranks
only third in the country, but its methods
and style of products are probably more
distinctively American than those of the
others. Surely, In no department has
American inventiveness shown to better
advantage than In the making of new boot
and shoe machinery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
Ellsworth Falls.

Ellsworth Falls
Miss Mile E. Moore closed success
full term of school at East Ellsworth last
Friday The afternoon was spent in ex-
ercises by the scholars. The program was
as follows:
Singing Love OF School" School
Recitation" in Summer Fred Davis
Daog Morning Call"
Tinnie and Ina Moore
Recitatiou-"G randma's Mistake"
Annie Clark
Recitaion-"W Widow Budd," Agnes Davis.
Composition, Fruits" kittie Moore
Recitation" Beautiful Thoughts
Don Johnson
Recitation" Gray" Ida GoodeIi
Recitston Winter" Harold Moore
Composition The Seasons" Tinnie Moore
Recitation" Homestead" Leroy Weber
Dialog -"Story Telling" Ina. kittie and Tin
ME Moore. Sadie Clark and Agnes
Davis.
Recitation-"M Maud Muller" Agretha Weber
Recitation" Little children"
Harry Blaisdel.
composition" Camels," Agnes Davis.
Recitation Guilty or not guilty"
kittie Moore.
Recitation Sunheam>. Leslie Davis.
Recitation Hurry and Worry"
Dana Johnson
Composition -"Trayeng." Ina b. Moore
Dialog THAT Train to Mauro" Mllie and
VERNE Moore, and Billy Jelii>on.
Many friends and parents were present
Three prizes were offered. The winners
We're Ktttie and VcrLie Moore and Annie
G. Clark. Master Harold V. Moore, aged
3 years, has not missed day since last
spring twenty eight weeks in all
Dor,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

tStops on signal or notice to Conductor.
weather permitting.
These Trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland, Boston
and st. John.
Passengers are earnestly requested to procure
tickets before entering the train, and especially
Ellsworth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
Tickets for All Points South and West
on sale at the M. c. R. R. ticket Office,
Ellsworth, G. w. CLIFFORD, Agent.
PAYSON TUCKER,
Vice Pres. and Genn Manager.
K. BCOTHBY, Gen'l Pass. aud Ticket Ag't.
Nov. 20, 1891. 1yr25
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24
The American Protective Tariff League

annually offers a liberal list of prizes and
medals for the best ESSAY upon the tariff
question by the undergraduate students of
senior classes of colleges and universities
throughout the United States. The sub
Ject for the essays of 1892 is, Has the
New Tariff Law Proved Benefcial?" The
conditions of competition may be obtained
by addressing the Secretary of the league
at % West Twentythird street, New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-12-24

The Grant memorial committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic in Washing
ton last night, decided to employ F. s.
Simmons, of Maine. the sculptor, to COM
plete the statue of General Grant to be
placed In the United States capitol, the
work to be finished and the statue placed
in position by June LIST, 1894. 1t is to be
of fine Italisn marble, and will cost $lO,-
600. The statue is the gift of the Grand
Army.