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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-08-26
The Farmer and the Fair.

It is rumored that several farmers
of Hancock county who have hereto
fore made exhibits at the county fair
in Ellsworth Will not do so this year
because of some grievance, real or
fancied, against the fair association.
The report is probably untrue. as
similar rumors have been atiOat in
previous years. Yet each year the eX-
hibits by the farmers have been large
and creditable. and farmers have in
creased the productiyeness Of their
farms in the eHdeayor to raise prize
winning fruit and vegetables. But
even il untrue, the report affords an
opportunity to say that the with
drawal OF the farmers support from
the county fair would be a misfortune
to the entire county. but above all to
the farmers themselves. In the
oranges, with which nearly all the
farmers of Hancock county are con-
neeted, methods are discussed; the
county fair offers the opportunity to
show the practical results OF these
methods as put in operation.
The intimation that the farmers of
Hancock county care only for the
dollar they may receive as premium
is not complimentary to them, and
we do not believe it is warranted.
THE AMERICAN has too high an opin-
ion of the farmers of this section to
believe that they are actuated merely
by mercenary motives in making ex-
hibits. We believe that the farmers
of Hancock county take pride enough
in their calling to exhibit their prod
ucts for the delight of those who take
pleasure in looking at these products
Of nature as brought to perfection by
the skilled hand of the farmer, and
that their own reward is more in the
honor than the dollar won.
1t is true that this is an off year for
fruits, and the exhibits may not be as
large as in previous years when fruit
has been abundant, but we believe the
farmers generally will exhibit the best
of their produce, and thus show to
their detractors that THE AMERICANS
high opinion of them is not misplaced.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-08-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

THE ELLSWORTH LOAN AND BUILDING
ASSOCIATION
has some money TO loan ON first class real es.
tate security, AT per cent, on the iu-tAllmeut
plan. Apply to II. W. CUsHMAS, Secretary, or
\. W. klSG, President.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-08-26

ROUTE No. Abb.
Ellsworth and Southwest Harbor.
Having taken this stage route, am prepared
10 do errauds in both towns and IN route
facAas-s and passengers taken at reasonable
rates.
Orders may be left at G.. A. Parcher's,
ALBERT GARLAND,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-08-26
ADVERTISEMENTS.
new STORE! new GOODS !

Having leased the new =torr On Franklin
street. rear Manning block. VIZ arr now pr
pared 10 supply agents with general --ort
m"ui Of -alAhie goods at the lowest uaract
prices.
We shall aid t. our -tack r4trV week new
goods and novelties with which agents can coin
money. Don't waste your time worrying over
hard tmes, come and -eC u and We will con
vince You that, Il you have any push. you can
ma kc from
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26
LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Advertisements and notices, as promenade s'
shows and other entertainments Will De pup,
Iished under this head for tlCo cents WORD
for first insertion, cent a word thereafter:
We shall run advertisement among local
items. Cash must accompany the ORDER NO
charge lCiLL be made of less Than forty cents.
WANTED salesman to sell
most complete line of Lubricating Oils,
Specialties, etc. on the market. Salary or
commission. Atlantic Refining Co., Cleve-
land, Ohio. II
S. E. Winslow will be at Barton Landing
every Tuesday forenoon, commencing
April 9th. Highest market price will be
peid for calves and lambs. Hogs will be
taken every Saturday. o-2O
He. Pierce has few tons of rowen that
he wishes to sell.
New Langstroth & Goodrich bee-hives
for sale, Toe. a piece. R. S. Twombly.
A few shares of Barton National Bank
stock for sale. Inquire of Geo. Ell. Blake.
Geo. II. Davis is showing a fine line of
Ladies and Misses capes and Jackets, and
boys and gents clothing, for spring wear.
WANTED so bushels of good potatoes
at once at o. D. OVENS
Observation-Disclosures outfit. For furth-
er particulars inquire of Wright Bros,
Greensboro.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held at the Probate
Office in Newport each Monday. At the Office
of f. W. Baldwin in Barton on the second
Friday of each month; al the office of b. E.
ID. Carpenter at Barton Landing in the after
noon of the third Fridas OF each month.
Parties having business with the Court at
Barton or Barton Landing concerning pend
ing estates will please inform the Court in
advance that he may take the necessary
F. E. ALFRED, Judge of Probate.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26
TIM z T a e L z !.
B. & MI. r.. R.-Pass. Division.
Passenger Trains Leave

Passenger Trains Leave
EWPORT-NoRTH-5:30 M; 1870 p m; 6:55
p m. SoUTa-12:10a m; 700 a m; 1:o5 p m;
400 p m; 10:40
COVENTRY-NoRTH-12: p m, 6:15 M
SoUTH-7:10 m; All
BARTON -NoRTH-4:40 a m; $40
a nj; 1925 p m; sos m. SoUTH-7:20
M 4:25 m; 11:00 p m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS m; 7:40 M; 1910
m; AIS p m; $3.50 m. SoUTH-7:36 m;
1888 m; 4:3S p m; 11:15 p m.
SOUTH NoRTH-11:59 m; 5:38
m. SoUTH-7:4S m; 4:4S p M
SUTTON-NoRTH-11:42 m; $50 p m. SOUTH
sos m; 5:04 p m.
WEST BURKE-NoRTH-3:56 M; IL: a m;
5:12 m. SoUTH-S:13 a m; 5:12 m;
11:48 m.
-NoRTH-2:40 q m; $40 m;
I1:17 m; $3.50 m; 1855 m. SOUTH
1:18 M; S:35 a m; 2:14 M; 5: 35 p m; 12:1o
ST. HNSBURY-NoRTH-2:20 a m; 3:15 m;
1850 T.; 3:13 m; 4:27 p M; $3.50 M
SoUTH-1:40 m; 900 a m; 2:34 p m; 5:5o
D m; 1880 m.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26

Barton.
Had Folsom is on the sick list.
Mrs. Geo. Tower is still quite sick.
H. J. Stannard was back in school last
week.
Mrs. Joseph Webster has returned from
Boston.
L. D. Miles of Newport was in town this
morning.
Insurance agents were very thick here
last week.
PercivaFs new house is getting up where
it can be seen.
Mrs. Lucy Reed has returned from Wis
: it to Coventry.
Mr.. Cutting will commence work on his
new house to-day.
Mrs. Fl. P. Cook, who has been quite
sick, is much improved.
Frank Ryder moves into the E. N. Ran
dali tenement this week.
o. d. Ovens large rubber plant was
frozen last Monday night.
The roads are getting dry in the village
but are very bad outside yet.
Mrs. RS. Twombly's sister, Miss Thayer
of st. Johnsbury is visiting her.
H. G. Pierce has received six gold fish
from a friend in New Hampshire.
The Golden Cross will meet at L. M
Hubbard's next Wednesday evening.
We understand that the Cong. people
are about to put the electric lights into
their church.
Several Knight Templars attended the
inspection of the Malta Commandery at
Newport last Wednesday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Sheaff's wife has joined him
here, and it is expected that they will
move into the Cong. parsonage soon.
Lassies' String Band of East Ontario
will give Salvation concert at Sewers
hall May 9Th and 7th. Admission 10 cents.
The fishing season opens May 1st, and
the small boy will be in his glory. The
streams will dou btless be lined with anx-
ious fishermen for some time.
The weather last Monday included all
the variations; bright and sunshiny in
the morning, but before noon rain set in
followed by a snow storm at night.
L. c. Wakefield of Montpelier, State in
spector of cattle, tested the Lewis Bros
herd of cows last Wednesday and pro-
nounced them free from tuberculosis.
There was quite lot of sugar made in
some places after the freeze last week. In
the early sugar places there was not much
made but in other ones the sap run
well.
Mrs. Irene Webster of Irasburg is visit
ing her son, P. l.. Webster, of this place.
hoe D..
ton, where she has been stopping for some
months. e4ly
Joe. Kelley, the murderer of Cashier
Stickney of Somersworth, N. H., is said to
have been taken by way of this railroad to
New Hampshire on the night train last
Wednesday night.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26
ST. j. Sc l.. G.. Il. R.

Passenger Trains Leave
HARD WICK-EAsT-5:50 m: 1925 m; 1927
m. WEsT-9:G4 m; 4:45 p m; 1927 M
EAST K-EAsT-6:08 a m; 1O:35 a
M: 7:3S D M WEsT-8:54 a m; 4:36 m;
7:05 p m.
GREENSBORO-EAsT- M 1850 a m !;
7:45 m. WEsT-S:45 m; 4:2S p m; $3.50
D M
ST JOHNSBURY-EAsT m; 1900 noon;
$3.50 m. WEsT-7:35 m; 1920 p m; 4:40
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-26

few of them are given: butter, 22-23 cts. a
h., eggs 22-25 cts. a doz., potatoes 81 cts. a
bushel. Indian meal was so cts a bushel,
wool 65-75 cts. Id. The paper is ~ inches
long and 10 inches wide, pages and cost
$3.50 year in advance, or 80 at the end Of
the year.
Westfield.
Fred Martin is off duty with an injured
foot.
Arthur Morton of Lowell is 10 clerk for
III. ID. Miller until June 1.
Nelson Rixford has moved into the
house with Mrs. Betsey Stebbins.
The Woodworths have started their
lumber mill. VIII Wright is acting as
sawyer.
Last Monday DIR. j. III. Hamilton OF
Richford was i'm town as council I'm the
case of Wallace Gilpin. Wallace appears
to be a little better and everyone hopes he
may recover.
Daniel Gregory has gone to Littleton, N.
H.-Mrs. Willard Farman and Harold
visited in Barton Landing last week.-A.
j. Miller and Mrs. Hattie Miller were In
town last week.
The Misses Hester Fowler and Winnie
Farman were home from the johnson
Normal school over Easter.-Miss Nellie
Wright has been i'm town.-Miss Ruth
Wright has returned from n. Troy-Miss
Lunt of W. Derby visited her aunt, Mrs.
M. 9. Hitchcock, last week
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
HIS CRIME AVENGED.
A Negro Assaulter is Kicked to Death and
Then Hanged.

A Negro Assaulter is Kicked to Death and
Then Hanged.
Urbano, o., June 4 = Mitchell, the
negro that assaulted Mrs. F. L. Gaumer,
was lynched at s o'clock this morning.
The mob had made a previous attempt
at 2:3o but were repulsed and the militia
were sent for. A company arrived from
Springfield. and as they marched along
the streets they were hooted and stoned
and when on their arrival at the Jail, the
sheriff ordered them back, they immedi-
ately complied. No sooner had they
turned their backs when the mob rushed
upon the Jail and began pounding down
the doors with sledgehammers. AS soon
as the outer doors were forced the sheriff
handed over the keys and withdrew.
The negro was then taken from the cell,
rope fastened about his neck, and he
was dragged along the ground while the
crowd kicked him on the head and body
When the court house square was reach
ed, the rope was thrown over limb OF
tree and he Was Strung up, though life
was extinct before hew was hung, in conse-
quence of the terrible beating. He re-
mained hanging for an hour. The crowd
OF spectators numbered thousands, In
cluding women and children. The
schools were practically deserted and
teachers had to dismiss the few remain
ing ones.
Mitchell was % years old and was a
porter in hotel. Mrs. Gaumer lived on
farm and furnished milk for the hotel.
The porters duty was to 60 to the farm
for the milk and on one of these trips he
assaulted the woman. She now lies in a
critical condition and is expected to die.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
THE CLOSING RECEPTION.
Guests Pay Respects to the Presi-
dent and Wife.

Last evening the graduates of the uni
versity bade their fond farewells to their
alma mater at most charming reception
by the President and Mrs. Baker at the
presidents residence on the campus.
The gladdest and the saddest occasion
Of all is this-gladdest because it marks
the accomplishment of purpose, sad
dest because of the partings at the
threshold of life's struggle.
The reception last evening marked
pleasing close to a successful commence
ment. The spirits of all were properly
attuned to the exhilarating strains of
music produced by the instrumental
orchestra, which has been omnipresent
during the events of the past week and
which appeared at its best last night
The drawing rooms Of the residence were
attractively adorned with American
beauty roses and potted palms.
The large number of guests present.
comprising the faculties, alumni, gradu-
ating classes. regents and other friends
of the institution were most charmingly
entertained by President and Mrs. Baker.
assisted by the ladies of the faculty. As
is usual with the social functions given
by Mrs. Baker, everyone present enjoyed
the occasion to the utmost and the clos
ing event of the commencement of 'o7
will remain as bright spot in the men,
ories of all.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Silver Quotation,

New York, June 4-Silver is quoted at
60 TODAY,
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Worder Respited.

San Francisco. June 4.-Judge Gilbert
of the U. S. circuit court today respited
S. B. Worder. He was to be hanged to-
day for wrecking train loaded with
soldiers during the strike of 90. Two
men were killed in the wreck.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
A RlOtous Murderer Hanged.

Columbia, Ga, June 4.-Wm. White
was hanged this afternoon. His father
and himself, while drunk, became in.
volved with three policemen, in which
the father and the policemen were killed.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
AD Aged Editor Dead,

Indianapolis, June 4-W. F. Clarke,
the founder of the Republican party and
the oldest editor in America, died this
morning. He was So years old and had
been connected with the press since he
was Id wears old
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Hanged for Murder.

Macon, Ga, June 4-Tom Allen was
hanged today for the murder of Charles
Carrin three years ago. Allen was a
daring outlaw.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Hadn't Heard OF 1t.

Columbus. o., June AT o:3o m.
Governor Bushnell had not been official
ly notified of the lynching at Urbana.
The dispatches to other state officials
say that the leading citizens of the place
advised the lynching. The militia, it is
believed, will be court martialed for their
desertion.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Will Lose Republican Votes.

Washington, June 4-Senator Mantle
of Montana today spoke on the wool
schedule. He said that if the senate or
house schedule passed. it would cause
loss of thousands of votes to the Repub-
llcan party.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
5 NEWS.
ANOTHER MESSAGE.
The President Eager to Intercede in Be-
half OF Cuba.

half OF Cuba.
Washington, June 4-On the arrival of
Calhoun from Cuba it is reported that
another Cuban message will be sent to the
senate by the president. Mckinley has
been desirious all along of helping Cuba
but had no material to work upon. The
consular reports received late in the
Cleveland administration and previous
have disappeared, thus rendering neces-
sary the appointment of a special COM
mission.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04

hrSnan.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Hanged for Assault.

Fairfax, Va, June 4.-James Lewis
was hanged this morning for the outrag-
ing of Mrs. Ida Reidel at Rose Hill farm
near Alexandria,
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Two Men Killed.

Ansted. w. Va, June 4.-As result OF
the wrecking of a locomotive last night
two men were killed, the engineer and
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL.
Interesting Graduation Exercises at the
Presbyterian Church.

Interesting Graduation Exercises at the
Presbyterian Church.
This morning at 10 o'clock the COM
mencement exercises of the State Pre-.
paratory school were observed in the
Presbyterian church. The attendance
was fully as large as during the exercises
of the university held there yesterday
The decorations of the church were also
very similar. While these exercises are
OF especial interest to Boulder, they are
also of equal interest to every town in
the state which sends its representatives
thither to prepare for the university.
The program, which was a lengthy one,
was composed of the addresses of those
holding the various class honors, which
are eight in number. The two highest,
the valedictorian and salutatorian are
selected on account of scholarship the
orator, essayist and poet by the teachers
and the remainder by the class itself,
The program was as follows:
Fantasie, MilitalriSche klange
]. LANCER
instrumental Quartette.
PRAYER, Rev. MIR. Hornbeck.
Latin Salutatory, with essay,
Quiet the Source of Power
Lucinda Marie Garbarino.
Class Grafton, John c. Fremont,
Fred Morrison Waite, Jr.
Solo Cradle Song
Miss Whitmore.
Essay, Music in Education
Ada Savory.
Class Poem
Rebecca Kesner.
Glass History
Jessie Marie Danford.
Overture A. Herman
S. P. S. Orchestra.
Clyde Homer Jay.
Class Essay,
Three Noted French Women
Irene Sternberg.
Grafton, with VaIedlctory,
The Paramount Issue
Clifford Nichols.
Music, Bridal Chorus Cowen
S. P. S. Chorus Club.
Address to Graduates
DR.. H. o. Dodge.
Tarantelle, Sicillienne, Moses-Tobani
S. P. S. Orchestra.
Presentation of Certificates
President Baker.
Benedictlon
Rev. w. Robson hoffman.
Those receiving certificates were:
Bernice Edith Autrey, S.
Rosetta Gordon Bell, c.
Nina Kathleen Burger, S.
Ella Callahan, c.
| Jessie Marie Danford, L. S.
Alice Marie Daniels, S.
Horace Colburn Dodge, S.
Laura Ellet, L. S.
Lucinda Marie Garbarino, c.
| Frank Albee Gifin, c.
]. Edward Hartshorn, L. S.
Clyde Homer Jay, S.
| Rebecca Kesner, c.
Doris Matilda Larson, S.
Harold Page Martin, L. S.
Samuel Wesley Nay, S.
Alice Ephphatha Newcomb, L. S.
Guy Clifford Nichols, S.
Matte Adelaide Parsons, L. S.
Blanche Ethelyn Ricketts,, L. S.
Elizabeth Leota Ricketts,. L. S.
Ada Savory. S.
Efie M. Seely, LIS.
Irene Sternberg, S.
i Rachel Josephine Sutherland, L. S.
Bertha Margaret Thompson, L. S.
! Gertrude Eliza Upon, c.
! Fred Morrison Waise, Jr., S.
Leta Bell Wells, L. 5.
Fred Lewis White, C..
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
A. O. U. w., Attention!

All Workmen are requested to NEE,
at their hall Sunday June 9th, at p. m
sharp to take part with the Woodmen
in their exercises.
J. H. McDEARMAN, M. w.
T. B. CoAPToN, Recorder.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-23

Congressman Burleigh's biography in
the Congressional Directory, distributed at
tie opening of the session, reads as fol
lows
edwin @. Burleigh of Augusta was
born at Linneus, Aroostook county, Me-,
November n, 1S43 was educated in the
common schools of his native town and at
Houlton Academy; has been for many
years largely interested in the timber
lands of his State; enlisted in the cavalry
during the Rebellion, and being rejected
by the examining surgeon on account of
ill health, was given place i'll the adult
ant generals office where he served
until the close of the war; was state land
agent in 1876, 1877 and 1887, and also
served during the same years as assistant
clerk of the Maine House of Representa-
tives; was elected treasurer of the State
in 1885: reelected in 1887, and in the
same year acquired controlling interest
in the Kennebec journal, published at
Augusta, which he still retains; resigned
the Office of treasurer in 1885, having re-
ceived the Republican nomination for
governor; was governor of Maine in 1889,
1890, 1891 and 1892; was a delegate to
the National Republican convention in
1896; was elected to the Fifty Fifth Con
gress as Republican at special election
held June 21, 1897, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Hon. Seth l..
Milliken, receiving $3.50 votes, against
3, III, for Frederick w. Plaisted, demo-
crat, and 305 votes for Bradford F. Ian
caster, populist." P"
The Republican journal., 1897-12-23

l.. F. Gott of Bar Harbor IS aving the
keel for new % foot yacht for Pr4sidentE eliot
OF Harvard College. The one built for him
last year By Mr., Gott did not prove accent
able though built from the presidents own
dimensions. The new boat win We two rett
longer and six inches narrower than the
last one.
Chas B. Harrington of Bash II building
For Alfred TarhoN of that CITY a ha rdsarr4
little craft that will have an aIcn-y4uur en-
gIne for motive power Her length VIII he
80 feet, breadth feet and inches. deptb 4
feet 6 inches. The exterior of the house viii
be mahogany and the interior is to i;a finish
ed ia quartered oak. There will be a con
siderable amount ci brass work.
The Rice Brothers of East Boothbay have
three yachts in course of construction. One
is sch coner worth $7, 600 or so, winch Dnlv
lacks rigging, and another is a fin-lteI
9l three are up to-date in model and show
hne workmanship. This firm has a fine
plant, including steam and the latest appli-
ances in the way of pop.e er tools, and they
are becomin & widely known as yacnt bulld-
erS.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-23
The Belfast Schools.

The regular meeting of the School Com
mttee will be held next Monday evening.
Superintendent +. S. Brick was confined
to the house by severe Illness last week, but
was able to return to his duties Monday
The teachers of the Belfast schools now
keep record of punishmants, showing the
date name of pupil, otfense and punishment
inflicted. and report to the Superintendent
at the close of each term.
Superintendent Brick urges all teachers
who can to attend the meeting of the Maine
Pedagogical Society at Augusta Dec 90, 80
and 81. He suggests that the best time to 90
is by the LOS train Wednesday and thus all
go together and arrive in season for the op-
ening exercises. Reduced rates will be
given on the railroad, probably one fare for
the round trip.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-23
Secret Societies.

Palestine Commandery. Knigh ts Tenn
par, will observe Christmas in the usual
manner at the asylum at high noon Satur-
day.
The annual meeting of Enterprise Lodge,
A. o. I. W. will be held at knights of Pyth-
las Hall this, Thursday. evening. Officers for
the ensuing year and a representative to
the Grand Lodge will be elected.
Penobscot Encampment, |. 0. 0. f., elect
ed the following officers Tuesday evening
C. P, Herbert A. Wiley; H. P, Welman
L, Hanson; S w, Charles R. Harrison;
Scribe, John S Davidson; f. S., Aubrey G.
Spencer; Treas, Ralph H. Howes; j. W,
Robert G. Leonard; Trustees, I. 7, Clough,
L. I. Shaes, d. f. Stephenson.
The Odd Fellows of Waterville dedicated
their new hall in Haines block, Thursday
afternoon and evening, Dec. 10th, assisted by
the grand officers of the State. Past Grand
Master Samuel Adams of Belfast was one of
the grand herads. A banquet was served
from to 7, and half hour later the for
mai ceremonies We're opened. Following
the dedication, Rev. G. W. Lindsay of Wa
terville delivered appropriate grafton,
and then the company of some 900 adjourn
ed to City Hall, where a grand ball was
given to the music of Halls orchestra. An
invitation had been extended to the Grand
Department of Maine Patriarchs Militant
and among those present was Major Ralph
Fl. Howes OF Belfast, accompanied by NJ rs
HOwps