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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1897.

The man nth money to spend in adrer-
tisinq rants TO consider the circulation Of
pe spuper first Of all things. Good
goods alteays bring good prices-only poor
articles are sold for rhdt can be receired
for them This is true Of advertising as
of ercrgtainq else. Lou rates and liberal
discounts Invariably denote small and
rdlueless circulation. Leavenworth
(KansasJ Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

One of Southwest Har boris most sue
cessful summer hotel managers is a
woman. And it is temperance hotel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
COUNTY GOSSIP.

West Franklin reports another moose
roaming in the woods in that vicinity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

There is a we'll efined rumor that the
capital for the Shore Line has been
secured May it prove true!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

In answer to the item in last week S
AMERICAN regarding the removal OF the
deputy collector OF customs office from
BROOKLYN to Stonington, the Deer Isle
Gazette says:
THE establishment of an Office at stonington
has been advocated for number of years by
the people OF this section, especially by those of
swans Island and Isle au Haut who find Brook
lin and Northwest uarbor an inconveuIent place
to reach. but no effort, to our knowledge has
been made TO have the Brooklin Office trans
ferred. The transference had IT. inception en-
tireiy with the government and was not asked
for by our people"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

Great Pond, in the town of Franklin,
has been stocked with salmon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

A little West Hancock boy who drank
ously i'll.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
Spiral Notifies.
y - ~ - - ~ - w
ST ATE OF MAINE.


Clerks Office, Supreme judicial Court
Ellsworth, Maine, September 4, A. d. 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that BENJAMIN b.
~ Whitcomb of Ellsworth, Hancoc K
county, Maine, has filed in this Office notice
of his intention to apply at the October Term
Of said Court, A d. 1897, for admission to the
Bar. JOHN +. KNowLTos, Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
CARD OF THANKS

To all friends who so kindly expressed their
sympathy and love TO our late sister tSadie)
the family wish to tender their grateful thanks.
WILL Z. Jor.
Ellsworth Falls, Sept. 8, 1897.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
This is good news from our West Frank

This is good news from our West Frank
lin correspondent:
THE stone men have sold to New York men
all the paving blocks that have been piled Up for
the last two or three years. There are pros
pect- OF lively fall In the shipFang line. at
Franklin Bay. Don't you see the ripple Of the
coming wave; Frank Bradbury has just put
a crew Of paving breakers. Notwithstanding
the fact that silver has fallen. The click OF the
hammer = a. pies SAINT a sound a the jingle Of
the Il yer dollar on gold basis
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09

Talk about your smart old people!
Isaiah Young, Of TINS town, past eighty
seven years, III company with several rel
atIves, attended the fair at Bangor one
day last week. After returning home at
night Ms granddaughter complained Of
bad headache and OF feeling very tired.
Turning to Mr.. Young she asked; Don't
you feel tired, grandpa? Tired. No.
haven't an ache nor pain, and would
like to 60 again tomorrow.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
BLUEHILLi ACADEMY.

The Fall Term of Bluehill Academy
and Free High School will begin Tuesday,
Sept. IA, 1897.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
advertisements.
BARGAINS:

! Paper Pins, fun stuck, only ct,
/ doz. hardwood Clothespins, !" ct.
8 doz. hard wood CIothespins, 3" 5 cts.
! cake Toilet Soap, ct.
loot. cakes. good Toilet Soap,
in box. " 10 cts.
2qt, Coffee Pot-a good one, " Is cts.
/ 4-dollsr Lamp, complete, sl.75
good Clothes W ringer $50
/ Banquet Lamp, with either
globe or shade $3.50
Banquet Lamp, Little Puck,
complete, /" 10 cts.
? Aluminium Thimbles, good as
silver, cts
hoN containing - sheets Note Paper, u
Envelopes, | Pen holder with Pen
and Pencil, only Is cts.
4 good copper bottom Wash
Boiler, " Is cts.
+! set plsted Tablespoons " 25 cts.
! set plated Teaspoons " Is cts
bottle best Machine OIL " cts.
All kinds Sewing Machine needles,
3 cts. each for cts.
New Singer Family sewing machine to
go for less than cost and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
REMNANTS OF COTTONs AT 2 l-2c.
AT
G. L. NOR ANG'S-
egIantrb.

---7------@-----00-
MEAT. capable woman or girl to d o general
homework in family OF four. Good pay
and permanent place. Address Box 2Oi, Els
worth, Me. 49,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
One hundred other BARGAINS,

which you cannot afford TO mi-s.
prices on these goods are advancing
every day.
Country people coming to the city 10 the fair
are invited to make our store their head4 uar.
ter, and can leave their parcels with Us until
they about to return home We draw the
line at babies
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-09-09
GO lrt.

nFFICE room in Peters Block, recent,
~ occupied by j. ". NealIey. Apply Il
j. A. PETERS, JR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.
House Will Adjourn from Time to Time-Sen-
ate Will Not Be Very Busy.

Washington, April 4.-The House il
pursuance of the waiting policy mapped
out by the leaders, adjourned, yester-
day, until Wednesday. and on tina;
day will Immediately adjourn again fol-
three days. the constitutional limit OF
adjournment. Many of the members
have gone home subject to call in the
event they should be needed. In case
the President should decide to ask
Congress for special legislation for the
relief of the Mississippi flcod sufferers
as it is anticipated, he may. the pro-
ceedings, Wednesday. may be more in
teresting.
Any legislation which may be pro-
posed. in the present situation would be
looked upon as single objection and
while it is not likely that there would
be captious opposition to "a bill which
would appeal so directly to the sym
patty Of Congress. an objection might
be made. This would necessitate q
special order from the committee on
rules for its consideration and all the
amendment complications
The bankruptcy bill will be given first
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
THE BASHI BAZ0UKS
Being Disarmed in Crete Force Required in
Places Situation at Canea.

Canea. April 4.--The actual work of
dsarming the Bashi BaZouks began.
early Sunday morning, continued
throughout the day. At the village of
Kalieni they refused to deliver up their
arms, and demanded an order from the
governor of the island and the personal
presence of E,dhem Pasha. Foreign
troops then cordoned the village and
the Austrian colonel. who was in COM
mand. ordered that the search for arms
should begin when Edhem Pasha ar
rived The Gordon then closed round
the Bash Bazouks, who yielded
quickly.
In spite of the orders of the admirals
the Turkish authorities refuse to re-
lease three Greeks who We're captured
a Akrotri. The European troops guard
the gates of the town. The Arab
Quarters are surrounded by European
pickets. a proclamation has been
issued announcing that all who refuse
to yield their arms will be shot. In
response to this only 100 as yet sur
rendered their arms.
The insurgents have succeeded in ex-
ploding heavy dynamite cartridges in
under the walls of the fort at Kissamo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. April the barometer
has fallen east OF the Mississippi river
aud from Lake Superior westward TO
N0nt2na. 1t has risen from Missouri val
ley southwark TO Texas. The area of low
pressure which was central over eastern
Nebraska Saturday evening. has moved
slowly northeastward and now covers
western Wisconsin and eastern Mime
sofa where the barometer is lowest. The
decrease in pressure has been rapid dur
ing the day over the Lake regions. New
England and the middle Atlantic states.
bat the barometer continues highest off
the middle Atlantic coast
Showers are reported from Florid 4
northward to the lower Lake region. to-
night and from the Lake regions west
ward to the Missouri valley. the weather
has been fair during the day in New Eng
land lower Mississippi valley and from
Texas northward TO Nebraska.
Showers are indicated for the Atlantic
coast followed by clearing and slightly
warmer weather from New York south
ward to Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
THREE MILE LIMIT
Again Saves Steamer Bermuda
from Being Captured.
Cruiser Vesuvius SEXES Tug Alex
ander Jones at fernandiua, Fla.
The Bermuda Flies English Flag Outside the
Limit and Escapes.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 4.-The
cruiser Nesuvius prevented Cuban
expedition from leaving Fernandina
last night, and captured the tug Alex
arder Jones of Wilmington, N c. The
cruiser left here suddenly, yesterday
morning, upon information furnished
by Spanish Vice Consul Potous. that
an expedition would leave Fernandna
at Z o'clock at night The cruiser
went down the river and anchored off
Fernandina bar.
About u o'clock, tug with only two
lights burning at the masthead was
seen to approach, and the flash light of
the Vesuvius was thrown upon her
The tug proved to be the Alexandel
Jones and the captain gave as an ex-
cuse for his presence that he was wait
ing for a tow. An officer from tho
Nesuvius was placed aboard and ther
the cruiser went out to sea in search OF
tine Bermuda which was expected
A steamer was finally seen coming
from the south. having the same sigma
displayed as those of the Jones. The
tlashlight was again used. al which the
steamer turned and started in anothe.
direction. A signal from the Nesuvus
brought the steamer To a standstiH, how
ever. ana She was seen to be the Ber-
muda The Bermuda was outside the
| three-mi limit and showing the British
flag. so that the comma nder of the NeSu
vius had no authority to detain her. Tn,
Bermuda had apparently no cargo or
b, ard, standing very high from tht
water.
The Jones was escorted into the por
of Fernandina and turned over to Col
lcctor of Customs Bethel. who placed /.
deputy aboard. The tug will probably b
fined for a violation of the navigation
laws in having only two lights displayed
The plans of the CubanS were for Gen
eral Sanguilly to leave this city with
party of Cub3ns for FerHandna. a small
tug was then to tow two lighters loadet
with arms and ammunition and the me-
out to the bar. where they were to be me-
by the tug Jones with coal and provision,
aboard, and everything was to be trans
ferred to the Bermuda.
The quick action of the Nesuvius pre-
vented their plans from being carried out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
A FIRE INQUEST
70 Be Held at Pttsfeld, Today, OF
Harthom House Fire.
THOUGHT that II Was OF I1cen6iary Origin
UgIy Rumors Afioat.

Pittsield April 4.-(Specian.-Ever sine,
the Hatharn house fire there have beer
ugly rumors adriit. That the fire was Q.
incendiary origin is unquestioned but who
the iucendiary may be is yet to be deter
mined. The Selectmen were not pOStt
regarding their duty, regarding the look
ing into OF the origin of fires aud 50 those
most interested have appealed 70 the
sheriff OF Somerset county. as il IS now
understood. and he has ordered an in
quest 10 be held, tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock.
Some OF the grave rumors that have
been spread will be aired. it is said, 'at
this inquest and how well prepared thos
vino are suspected OF being implicated in
the crime OF arson may be to defend
themselves may seen in the fact that
Hon. a. M Spear OF Gardiner, and 4; y
Merrill Esq. of Skowhegan. arrived in
town on the express. this afternoon and
were closeted in room y of the Lance
house. with the parties NEST interested,
FOR the rest of the day
People are looking for soIae startling
developments before Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
THROUGH THE HEART
Suicide of Mrs. Emma Ranger,
Livermore Falls, Sunday.
First Salmon, a 16-Pounder, Taken
from the Pool at Bangor.
The Pulp hlill at Canton Burned-Loss. S75.-
000; Fully Insured.

Livcrmore Falls April Airs. Emma
Ranger, % years old, shot herself
through the heart, this afternoon. She
had tried to kill herself with poison
several times previously. Edward Nc
Clusl.ey, who was in her company a
short time before the suicidal act. told
Sheriff Dwelley that Mrs Ranger APP
peared to be in good spirits when be
left her and he could not account for
her deed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05

Prof. Rogers gave lecture on Rome
to the freshmen class in the chapei.
a hop WAS given at the Commons, -
Saturday night
The track team has begun Indoor train
ing under the direction of Capt. Merrill,
'9s.
r. @. Wormeu 1900, has been elected
captain of the freshmen track team.
Target practice was begun on the rifle
range last week. and will be continued
until warm weather, under Lieut.. Roy
den.
Lieut.. Roydcn gave lecture on Life
at West Point at the CongraSationalist
church in Ororo, Friday evening.
{. J. Sawyer, '9S, has been elected cap
tain of the foot ball team for next seat
son.
Prof. Stevens gave a reception to the
sophomore class at his home, Thursday
evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
ENGLISH MARKETS.
London Money Market Promises to Be Eas,
Dull at Manchester.

London, April 1.-The indications of the
money market point to extremely easy
conditions after the release of the divi-
dend funds, next week There is a good
demand for gold bars for Japan, Austria
and Russia. which is met by moderate
amounts reaching the open market from
Africa.
The Manchester market remains dull.
Prices continue to hold their own fairly
well on the score of orders of long stand
ing, which keep the mlils in operation.
but the new business is very small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
BOSTON TO THE KENNEPEC.
The Sasadahoc Will Commence the Season:
Trips. This Week

Boston. April 1.-THE Kennebec Steam
shin Co will commence running its
steamers from this city to the kennebec
river this week The Sagadahoc is ex
nectesl here, Thursday. to make her first
trip.
The steamer Halifax. which has teen
undergoing extensive repairs and alter:l-
tions ut New York will arrive here in
a bout 10 days to resume her place on the
Halifax route, leaving here on April Il.
when the Ronavista will be Withdrawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05

a decision sent down by the law court
in a Knox county case is victory for
Frank r. Cardin, the treasurer and col
lector of the town of Appleton, VINO, in
1892 was alleged to have embezzled $lS533
of the towns funds. The defendant He'd
a demurrer before the law court ana his
counsel presented the argument that the
Indictment was faulty. in not mentioning
that he was a town officer. and neglect
ing to charge that the respondent fradu-
lently converted the money to ms own
use. The law court sustains the eXccp-
tons and adjudge8 the indictment ma
terially deficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05

George T. Ambridge clerk for {. M
Rice & Co. who was arrested at PORT
land. last week. for shooting at ms
brother-in-law. William ABBOTT was
given a hearing in the munlcipai cour'
Saturday. He claimed that Appott AZ
self-defence firing twice at the ceiling
for effect. He was bound over TO me
superior court, charged with assau o,l with
i,,fenr "a kill Bail was fixed at Sl3Op.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
ATHENS TO BE BlOCKADED.
AdmiraIs So Ordered by Governments and Are
Now Considering Plans.

Rome. April IA dispatch from Suda
says that the Powers have ordered the
admirals of the international fleet to be-
gin Il pacific blockade of Athens; and 1t
is understood at Suda that the admirals
are now considering the best way OF
carving out the INSTRUCTIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
CRETAN AUTONOMY.
The Powers Said to Have at
Last Agreed on a Plan.
The Deta Is Are As Yet Carefully
Kept as An Official Secret.
Another Report Says that Blockade Of Athens
Has Been Ordered.

Constantinople. April 4.-The am
bassadors Of the Powers telegraphed.
today, to their respective governments
the outline of the scheme of Cretan
autonomy upon which they have
agreed. The tenor of their proposals
has thus far been kept a strict official
secret.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
Turkey Trying 10 Raise Money.

Constantinople April 4.-The Porte is
erdeayoring to negotiate with the Otto
man bank for a loan of 100000 for the
purchase of cannon. but it is not believed
that the attempt will be successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
Rev. Phillips H. Moore Resigns.

Saco. April 4-Rev. Phillips II. moore,
who for several years has peen pdStol "a
the Saco Congregational ohufCl' 80 ~
his resignation. today. to take effect IN
June. He gave no reason for reslSnihg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
Washin gton Forecast.

Washington. April 4.-Forecast fol
Monday: New England, partly CLOUDY
weather; probably light showers; south
erly winds: warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
PROBABLY SHOWERS WARNER.

Boston. April 4.-Local forecast for Bos-
ton ana vicinity for Monday: Generally
cloudy; probably showers; southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
Pope Will Try 10 Secure Peace,

Paris. April 4.-The Gaulois reports. to-
day that the Pope intends to intervene
between the Powers and Greece with a
view to effecting if possible a peaceful
solution of the Cretan difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05

Rear Admiral Francis NJ. Ramsey.
aged 62 years. holding the nest impor-
tant office in the naval service, that of
chief Of the bureau of navigation. will
be retired on account of age, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
SSpr ing
l IS "l DS 3h n'i j@- Medicine

pure condition of the blood after WIN
ter's hearty foods, and breathing viii
ated air in home, office, schoolroom
or shop. When weak, thin or impure,
the blood cannot nourish the body as
it should: The demand for cleansing
and invigorating is grandly met by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives the
blood just the quality and vitality need
ed to maintain health, properly digest
food, build up and steady the nerves
and overcome that tired feeling. 1t IS
the ideal Spring Medicine. Get only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-05
COlIaYetteS.

Have your old furs made into collar
cites. 1t does not cost much and will
give you a stylish garment for Spring.
Orders by mail will receive prompt atten-
ton.
II. G. BARKER, Furrier.
GARDINER, MAINE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-03

that this one blow would throw the en-
tire Greek army in Epirus into a hopeless
panic and cause the loss of all the posi-
tions gained since the opening of the cam
pagn. Six thousand Turks scaled the
mountain. covered as it is with bushes
and rocks, in the face Of firing which was
rapid and continuous. They lost heavily,
in spite of the fact that two Greek guns
We're unexpectedly moved from action
shortly after the fusilade began. The
Evzones fought bravely, but were COM
PEELED to retire.
THE rest of the Greek positions have
been abandoned. There has been appar-
emily no stand anywhere and the whole
army is crumbling without firing a shot.
1--WE entered Kumuzades, which 5000
men with six guns had deserted, accom-
panied by the terrified villagers, carrying
their property, and then we descended the
rough pass, where for hours we met no
one. The retreating and panic-stricken
troops were far ahead. About midnight
we and our mournful procession of villag-
ers overlook the routed army on the road
crowded and in utter confusion.
1T was a mass of humanity tumbling
on though the darkness without hurry
and silently, for it was a strange panic
that had seized the men, sullen, unex-
cited, stubborn, determination not to fight,
but TO press on toward Arta, in a sluggish
irresistible wave. The officers, like their
regiments, walked with gloomy and
shame-faced expression, quite unable to
get their men in hand.
cat Kanopoulo Col Botzari and his staff
vainly tried to check the rout and to make
a stand. but the mass, continually grow
ing, kept rolling along. Presently there
mingled with the troops the scared in
habitants of the villages on the line of re-
treat, who, fearing Turkish vengeance for
assisting the Greeks, were fleeing to Ar
ia with their families and chattcls, their
cattle, sheep and goats, believing, bleat-
ing, tramping and killing each other,
while the burning homes of the Greeks
behind reminded them of all they had
lost"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-03
WORK ON THE TARIFF BILL.
The Democrats Refuse to Agree ON n
Time for Reporting II.

The Democrats Refuse to Agree On n
Time for Reporting II.
Washington. May 2--The tarlff bill as
amended, willsnot be given to the finance
committee tomorrow The meeting OF the
committee originally intended will not be
held. The reason for this Is the absence
of Senator Platt of Connecticut, a mem
Der of the subcommittee on the tariff
Some questions have arisen in the past
few days concerning which II Is considered
necessary to consult the Connecticut sem
ator and he has found It Impossible to
reach the city until tomorrow afternoon,
too late for the meeting A meeting will
probably be held Tuesday. The republi-
can members will. In the meantime, con-
tinue their efforts to have the democrats
fix time for reporting the bill. The lat
ter. however, persist in declaring that
they Will enter upon no agreement on this
point until they see the bill and have an
opportunity to examine It. The republl-
can subcommittee spent the entire day
working on the bill.