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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-28
Will Bear Fruit.

The Illinois silver convention is being
criticised as one idea affair, called
for the single purpose of advancing
free silver agitation and with nobody
there to speak for the other side. The
call opened the way for the attendance
of gold advocates as well as the friends
of silver, and the reason the former
were not there was that word was sent
out under inspiration from the head
quarters Of the single standard that
they should stay away. The cOnven-
ton left little comfort for the gold
wOrshipers. 1t will bear fruit in other
meetings. The next move on the pro-
gram of those who inspired this meet
ing is to have a national gathering for
the same purpose. 1t will not matter
If the gold wing of the party shall stay
away from that also. The people know
what is going on and will understand
why but one side is represented. 1t Is
clear that the other side will venture no
movement of the sOrt.-Kansas City
Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-28
INDIANA STATE NEWS.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

An Interesting Summary OF the More Inn
portant DoinES OF Our Neighbors--Wed-
dings and Dcaths--Crimcs. Casualties and
General News Notes OF the State.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-28
SILVER THEPANACEA.
ITS RESTORATION WOULD END
HARD TIMES.

The Memphis Convention Adopts
Resolution Declaring for Free Coin
age by the United States, Whether
Other Nations Act or Not.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-28

II you would walk straight yourself
don't watch another mans feet
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-28
An Effective Object Lesson.

The Atlanta Constitution, which Is
one Of the few metropolitan dailies that
is fighting for free silver uncompromis-
ingly, is doing some telling work in
the cause One most effective object
lesson shows the story of one year Of
the gold standard. The Constitution
prints the official record by States of
the value of property returned for tax
alton in 1893 and 1894, and the result is
startling. There is almost Il Uniform
decrease Of values throughout the
ing to $500, 100000. Only in Florida,
Louisiana, North and South Carolina,
of the Southern States, is any increase
shown, and it is light. OF the Western
and Middle States, only Minnesota and
Missouri show an increase. With these
exceptions not q single State or Ter
ritory west of the Mississippi shows an
increase The net decrease IF property
valuation in that section is 500, GIL
153. In addition to It's table of figures,
the Constitution prints map, land
thereby hangs q tale" While The South
and West were having the life crushed
out of them by the gold Juggernaut,
it was unloading the proceeds ell in one
corner Of the United States. The map
gives this corner in black, and it en-
braces only New York, Pennsylvania
and the New England States. That sec
ton only has prOfited by the gold
standard. The only large increases
are at the big money centers-New
York, Boston and Philadelphia-and
the territory Immediately cOntributOry
to those places in which the money
has been congested and where the
stringency in currency and the CORE
spending shrinkage in values are not
felt. The net increase in values Of this
favored section is 1912, $50. This
terrible devastation Of all other sec
tons for the benefit of one is but be-
ginning, but shows plainly what they
will do with us if we let them keep on.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
RRnokL1N LODGE. l. o. o. f.

Last Wednesday was a red-letter day
for the Odd Fellows of Brooklin. Several
months age they had decided that Brook
lin presented favorable field for lodge
of that order, and accordingly applied for
8 charter for q subordinate lodge, which
was duly granted, and on Wednesday,
March 10. Brooklin lodge No. 1873, |. O.
o. F., was instituted in due form.
The grand officers present were Samuel
Adams, grand master, and Russell q. Dyer,
grand marshal.
The day was ushered in with furry OF
snow flakes, but in spite of the lowering
skies members of the order from other
lodges began to arrive at an early hour.
Large delegations were present from the
lodges at Ellsworth and Bluehlil, ana the
steam Yacht Mascot" brought twenty
two brethren from Bar Harbor. Inc
charter members of the new lodge are as
follows: Lucius B. Bridges, Herman T.
Carter, Erastus J. Carter, Vets NJ. Cam
j. J. Mcdonnell, Sterling l.. Carter, Ed
ward W. Griffin, Warren 5. Ford, Seth l.
Smith, George W. Winslow and Joseph
M. Smith TWenty-one new members
were duly initiated into the mysteries OF
the order.
The initiatory degree was conferred by
BluehilI lodge, and the first and second
degrees by Lejol< lodge of Ellsworth.
The following officers were elected 3;
Lucius 3. Bridges, \. g.; J. j. Me
Donnen, V G.; Erastus j. Carter, secre-
tary; G. R. Allen, P. S. George w Wins
low. treasurer.
a vote of thanks was extended to the
ladies of Brooklin for the excellent sup
per served by them in he town hall.
The new lodge begins its existence
under the most favorable conditions, and
with the best wishes of the community.
The officers and members are stirling
men and count among their number some
of the foremost citizens of the town.
We bespeak for Brooklin lodge bright
and prosperous future, and heartily wish
for it all the success that the order SC
richly deserves.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

1t is strange but true that cold cash
always burns in the spendthrift's pocket.
An amateur editor has just made a
fortune by his pen. His father died of
grief after reading one of his leading
articles, and left him f50,000
Nehemiah, compare the adjective cold,
said a schoolmaster to his head boy.
Positive cold, com parative cough, super
lative coffin, triumphantly responded Ne
hemiah.
1t would be jolly good thing for a
great many couples on their way to be
married, if they could only be stopped
in time and brought back separately.
Charles Dickens.
He Literary do you admire Burns? She
tChicago)-Nery much; l think Mayor
Strong acted very wisely in leaving him
in charge of the police department in
New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Netrs see other pages.
Brooklin.


A. G. Blake, who has been dangerously
i'll with meningitis, is slowly recovering
a large number from this place at
tended the county grange at North Sedg-
wick, March s.
rrhlic examip.tion of the teachers
for the spring term of school, was held at
the corner school house Saturday.
Weston Colt and wife, of Woburn,
Mass, formerly of this town, came on
Wednesdays boat for short visit to
relatives.
The welcome sound of the factory
whistle is heard again after a silence OF
only three months. A small crew Is at
work making cans, also packing baked
beans.
Mrs. B. L. Phillips, who has been
spending the winter in Fall River and
New York, arrived home Wednesday.
She was accompanied by her niece, Miss
Sayles, of Fall River.
LA MoUCHE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
TO BOOM GOOD ROADS.
Bills introduced In Thirty Beeisla-
tures. Wheelmen Hard at Work.

Experience in many districts has
proved the practicability and economy
of making few miles at least Of good
permanent roadway each year The
saving effected by increased efficiency
and by reduced expenses for repairs has
:, -. -. -, IL. ~ - -. .ainly ecoEo-
my to make and keep up good roads,
and a prevailing and we'll directed To-
cal popular sentiment in favor of such
public enterprises will generally suffice
to secure them. The enormous state APP
preparation to schools has naturally ere
ated some demand for state aid to road
improvements.
But, as | pointed out in my disap-
proval of the so called road law Of
1891 and in my biennial executive mes.
sage of 1898, the difficulties in the way
of such proposition are not only the
wide differences Of opinion as to fair
basis of apportioning state aid, but the
vast sums of money required for the
state to make any considerable begin
ming at constructing roads in all the
districts of the commonwealth. By pro-
yiding that the counties and not town.
ships shall bear the original cost of new
roads the law already recognizes that
public highways are concern reaching
beyond township, borough or town lines,
and certain classes Of bridges, too, are
Of such general use and necessity that
their construction is undertaken by
counties So some public ways, travers.
ing the direct route between principal
points or populous centers, are OF very
general interest and might be required
to be of extra width and to be maintain
ed with special care.
Some legal provision might be made
to put these into control of the counties
upon recommendation of the grand jury,
approved by the courts, and certain
license taxes now paid to the state
might be diverted to the counties to
provide specially for the increased cost
of improving and maintaining such
highways Well grounded complaint
against the existing laws which permit
taxpayers to work out" their road
taxes is steadily increasing. In these
DAYS of organization and subdivision of
labor this relic Of primitive usages
might be prodtably abandoned. The
time for periodical or spasmodie road
mending has passed. The supervisor,
with few permanent hands and i'm
proved machinery, can be ON the road
to public advantage at all times, giving
his attention wherever and whenever it
Is needed. The ordinary practical bust
ness system of maintaining any other
valuable property subject to expensive
wear and tear" needs to be applied to
public roads, and any legislation which
can promote this or remove existing OBJ
structions to it merits approval. Coy
ernor Pattison's Message.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

rection of the appointment Of state COM
missions md comforting on the counties
the power to issue bonds and levy a
money tax in place of the primitive sys-
TEN Of allowing farmers to work out"
their road tax when and how they
pleased.
Many Of the bills introduced also
contain provisions either compulsory or
suggestive in regard to the use Of wag-
ons with broad tires, but as it is thought
that compulsory law would be often
sive to many farmers those who have
made study Of this phase Of the mat
ter favor certain discount OF the tax
for every person who puts into use the
broad tire.
The League of American Wheelmen
is doing good work everywhere by its
persistent booming of the cause. Near
ly every town throughout the country
has an enthusiastic band of wheelmen,
who are doing all in their power, and
that is considerable, to advance the good
roads movement, and altogether the
prospects are bright for improved ooun-
try highways.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

200 was transferred from bridge fund to
other funds a. follows, fire department, $500;
text books, so; school house, $500 sidewalks,
so; library, $50. Thus the actual expenditure
on bridges was only s2U536
CITY LIBRARY.
J.. \. Emery, chairman of the CITY IL
brary committee, in submitting the an
nual report of the librarian, SAYS: 'You
Wlll observe that the number of books
requiring reminding is increasing This
indicates much increased use Of the
library since il was made free. 1t
has thus been made more useful in
one direction, but the necessity of re-
binding books lessons the amount of
money available for new books, and him
ders the increase OF the library. This
will explain the small addition during
the year.
"rhe crying need now is that the
library be kept open every day, and be
made reading room as well as a library
The trustees urge upon you or your sue
cessors some action to this end
I'm the new books added, the trustees
have endeavored to get the best in eac h
department and to keep up each depart
disposal would permit"
The report OF the librarian shows the
total number of books now in the library
to be 3.474, 120 having been added during
the year. The numbers of books bound
during the year was 1872; number now in
need Of binding, 81.
CITY MARsHAL's REPORT.
The city marshals report shows the
total number OF arrests for the year end :
ing Jan. 81, 1895, to have been thirty five,
of which twenty-seven were for drunken
ness, three for assault and five for
vagrancy.
During the year the night officer found
the doors OF thirty-five business places
unlocked, and notified the proprietors
The has been four fires in the night
time, the alarms of all of which were rung
in by the officer.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Engineer E. d. Carr, of the fire
department, in his report says:
The fire department is composed of
three hose companies, one hook and lad
der company. Your Honor and Board
OF Alderman, permit me to say that your
board of engineers considers these COM
panies second to none in the State.
The fire department has three hand
engines, five hose carts, one hook and
ladder truck. twelve ladders, one fire
hook, three engine houses, two of them
in the city proper and one at EllsW ort h
Falls. We have had eleven fires and three
false alarms, at all of which the COM
panles were prompt and ready for bust
ness. Your Honor, let me say here, that
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
South Hancock.

w. /. Coggins is spending his vacation
at home.
Mrs. H. D. Ball spent last week at Bar
Harbor visiting her son, W. II. Ball.
A supper was served in the hall Tuesday
night, followed by sociable and dance.
Rev. Mr.. McDougal spoke in the school
house at the Ferry last Sunday morning.
Miss Georgia Coggins, of Bangor, is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. T.
Coggins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bunker, of East
brook, were the guests OF Miss Mart ha
Wooster last week.
We are glad to hear that O. w. Young,
who has been confined to the house
nearly all winter, was able to attend town
meeting.
School teachers are quite numerous in
this locality. We hear that the super
visor of schools has had about twenty
applications for the seven schools in
town.
Miss Susie Kelley and her four nieces
arrived home Monday. Miss Kelley,
after short vacation, will commence her
school again in Vinalhayen, where she
has been employed for the past tour
years.
Last Saturday afternoon large COM
pany of men and boys met at Samuel
Johnson's and had chopping bee. A
bountiful supper was served by Mrs.
johnson, and very enjoyable evening
was spent.
March 10. w.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

no member of the fire department has
ever disobeyed my orders at any fire, and
all have worked manfully and worked
togeth her, doing honor to themselves as
we'll as to the citizens, and thank them
all for their able support.
..Tbere have been added to he fire de-
partment for the year one hook and lad
der truck and company of thirteen men,
seven hundred feet of hose, one dozen
smoke protectors; have built one engine
house In the ways of repairs have had
Dirigo engine fitted so as to use horses
-. il, gctling ~ ere uiuun quI.ne, anu
with less trouble. Am now having run
ners put on he hose carts, which will be a
great improvement in getting to fires in
the winter time Several other repairs
have been made this year
HANCOCK HALL.
The report OF the janitor of Hancock
hall shows he receipts for the year to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
North Sedgwick.
COUNTY GRANGE.


A meeting of Hancock County Pomona
grange was held at North Sedgwick
March s. Although the day was storm
a large number of patrons were present.
The grange was opened by W. o. John
Staples of Brooklin who occupied the
chair during the day.
A excellent address Of welcome was
read by Inez Page of Sedgwick grange.
The following oranges reported: East
Bluehill, Penobscot, Rainbow, Sedgwick,
and Brooklin.
The fifth degree was conferred on a
class of twelve. In the afternoon the
following question was discussed :-"Re-
solred that agriculture does not hold
out sufficient inducements to young men
to encourage them to choose it as an &C.
cupation."
The question was opened by John F.
Dority of Bluehill, in the affirmative, and
Pascal Friend, of Sedgwick, in the mega
tive. A lively discussion followed and
the question was decided in the affirma-
tive.
The following questions are for dis
cussion at the next meeting; I'm what
ways can the grange be OF most benefit to
the town. and is it the farm or the
man that makes success"'
OF the dinner and the supper furnished
by Sedgwick grange it is only necessary
TO say that the sisters of hat grange fully
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
The Road Movement In Missouri.

The Missouri Roads Improvement as
ISOLATION at recent meeting decided
for the present to recommend only for
the consideration of the legislature the
change of time in commencing work on
roads and the paying of the poll tax in
cash into the general revenue fund, and
that the work be done by hired labor
under the direction of an overseer. In
support of this it is urged that coercive
labor is distasteful. People do not relish
working out a poll tax under the direc-
ton of "boss, while hired help would
expect nothing else, and better results
would follow; also cash poll tax
would double the amount of available
rayenue
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
Washington County Railroad.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Washington county railroad was held at
Machias last week. George \. Curran, OF
Calais, was elected president, George A.
Murchie, OF Calais. secretary, and Noel b.
Mutt of Eastport, treasurer.
The recent legislative amendments TO
the charter were adopted. \ board of
eighteen directors was elected. The fol-
lowing were chosen executive directors
George A Curran. George \. Murchie,
Samuel D. Leavitt, John X. Ames, Viii
liam NJ. Nash.
The speakers made the outlook for the
road hopeful.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
Seal Cove.

Bayside school, under the efficient
MANA, ...,iltt C Kiss Josi> Cil!..,e~,
closed March 16. The term has been
pleasant and profitable, though some
what broken up by illness. The fine pro-
gress made does credit to both teacher
and pupils. Rank taken by pupils is as
follows May Hodgdon, 80; Myra Reed,
81; Lucina Reed, 9s; Samuel Jordan, IS;
Henry Jordan, 9S; Robert Dow, 81, Leona
Hodgdon. 9S; Nellie Dow, 81; Estelle Dow,
90; Rodney Jordan, 90.
March is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

upheld the reputation they have gained
in that line.
Nearly all the visitors stopped to attend
the regular meeting of Sedgwick grange
which was held in the evening. fine
literary and musical program was pre-
pared and well carried out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
West sullivan.

West sullivan.
V. B. Gordon and John Springer have
each purchased new mich COW.
William Mckusic received a bad frac-
ture in the shoulder by falling on the ice
a few days ago.
A party of workmen employed at Bar
Harbor chartered the little steamer Mas
cot, :" to take them home to sullivan, and
spend Sunday at home, returning in ne
evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
SG3,49l.9l
r RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
The expenditures Of the city have been
published in THE AMERICAN from month
to month in the roll OF accounts The
following recapitulation of the receipts
and expenditures will be of interest.
The receipts include the balance from
1898, the appropriation for the past year,
and in some instances, accounts trans
ferred from other funds, principally from
the bridge fund;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
MAINTAINING PUBLIC IiiGHW AVS
Employ Permanent Hands and STOP
Nv Working Out the Taxes"

At the good roads bureau of the agri-
cultural department the cheering infor-
nation is given that the prospects are
good for lively agitation this year of
the road improvement question in every
part of the country. The bureau already
has list of about 80 legislatures in
which bills for this purpose have been
or will be introduced, the trend of in
tention in most cases being in the d.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
CITY REPORT.
MUNICIPAL BUSINESS FOR THE
YEAR JUST ENDED.
REPORTS OF CITY LIBRARIAN, MAR
SHAL, CHIEF OF FIRE DEPART
MENT-LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.

r. -,,.-: - s5->.~s..lne,!. {.
Ellsworth issued recently contains the
usual comprehensive report OF the city
business for the municipal year ending
Feb Il, and embodies reports of all
depart ments of city work and all city
institutions.
TREASURER's REPORT.
Following is a summarized statement
of the city treasurer's report:
RECEIPTS.
Balance Feb. II, 1894, : 1854
Proceeds of city notes issued, $4,000
Amount transferred from school dis.
triCts, ll94s
Received from State of Maine;
School fund and mill tax, 1884, 4,cal AZ
Railroad and telegraph tax, sol IS
Reimbursement state pensions paid, $500
Full payment high school, 1884, $4,000
Reimbursement for soldiers bur
ial expenses, l242o
Library allowance, 1891 20o0
Rebate on dog licenses of 1898 sg32
Received from Sundry Account
Tuitious at high school, $50
+. W, Lord, credit text book fund, l264
" " COM high school, $500
Rents OF Hancock hall 300
Rents high school dwelling
house, so
For licenses granted, 1918
From settlement tax deeds and
nonresident taxes, 2lsG5
From dog licenses, lsg4, $500
j. II Higgins, collector OF lSg2 l.57i37
j. H. Higgins, collector Of lsa3, 10000
j. H. Higgins. collector of lS9i
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
Franklin.

Franklin.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emery
Colson died Saturday. The parents have
the sympathy of the community in Their
bereavement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
W altman

WaItham.
There ill be social dance at the town
hall next Monday evening, March %,
f. B. Grant and f. W. DeBeck are the
managers. Wilson's orchestra.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21

W. L. Thomas left ON the boat Monday,
for Boston, to join his vessel for trip to
the West Indies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
A Reasonable Demand.

That farmers should be relieved Of a
portion of the burden Of maintaining
the public roads is a reasonable demand
and is heartily concurred in by the best
citizens. Hon. Edward Burrough
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
have been s332.3o; expenditures sao, .,
net proceeds, 500. '''

I'D rather have nutmeg than tomo ,
said the idiot. "Why," said the ,,'
man. Because" replied the idiot atoa .sV
is for the great, but the nutmeg is for ~.
greater" 8
One OF your first and your lssti,.
troubles your teeth, which haoie
Win COMMISSIONS, and never ecu
tormenting you from the time Won sst
them till they cut you'-Chdrles DickenS
Papa-Why don't you sit down? Ton,
myths morning l asked you how man.
made million an you said 'darned fau, :,
/ told teacher that in arithmetic Class
to-day, an that's why can't sit down
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-21
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