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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The grand jury at Denver has found
true bills against several firms for SELL
ing oleomargarine.
The resignation Of Eckels as comp
troller Of the currency will take effect
the last Of December.
Chicago Chinese met in mass meeting
Saturday and demanded an opportunity
to become American citizens.
At Traverse City, Mich, this year $780,
900 bushels of potatoes have been re-
ceived; average price, So cents a bushel.
Ashland. seventeen miles north of
Richmond, Va, reports having expert
enced an earthquake shock at 1856 D. m
Saturday.
Three hours before his DEATH at Cof-
feyville, Kas., when all hope Il recov-
cry had gone, young man named
Shoemaker. married Miss Eva Hawley,
a Wichita belle.
The American Steel Bridge company
at Superior, Wis, has settled its strike
with the union Of boiler-malsers and
iron shipbuilders.
Representative Henderson, Of Iowa,
has completely recovered from tine am
putation undergone last August and has
left for Washington.
Tomatoes have been grated upon po-
| tatoes by French experimental, whose
hybrid plant produces tubers under
ground and tomatoes above.
Jones & Laughlin have notified their
5000 iron workers. known as day mell. at
Pittsburg. that commencing Dec. 1 their
wages will be increased 10 per cent.
Scott A. Bowdish. OF Mason, Mich,
shot his 9-year-old daughter, fatally
injuriEg her. and then killed himself.
Bowdish was poor and discouraged.
The British colonial office says that
discoveries Of documents in British
Guiana relating to the boundary dispute
with Venezuela are Of no consequence.
Lawrence Mccarthy, probably the old
est man in the world and the last sur
vivor Of the combatants at Waterloo,
has just died In the worlkhouse ait Ne
nagh. Tipperary. in his 18th year.
Sugar beet growing has received a
decided impetus in the report Of the sue
cess of this seasons crop in. Essex and
Suffolk. England. = Already a sugar fac
tory at Greenock has been re-opened.
j. F. Willard, a resident of Berlin and
a nephew OF Miss Frances E. Willard,
has started on an expedition to Box
hara and Asiatic Russia for the purpose
Of studying the habits Of criminals and
Migrants.
freight train went through a G5-
foot-hish trestle on the Louisville and
Nashville. near Winchester, KY, Killing
James Harris and Warren Burch, car
penters who were working at the foot
Of the trestle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Some Jineo Might SPOIL N. Eay.e.

London, Nov. Sd. c. Murray, the
novelist. is proposing q national sub
scription to erect in London a statue in
honor Of George Washington. Messrs.
Bayard and Hay have both approved
the scheme. The Daily Chronicle, how
ever, questions whether the statue
might not result in an enlightenment OF
relations and says: Like all near rela-
tives England and America quarrel now
and then. Perhaps some day it might
occur to boisterious lingo to make the
statue Of the Father Of His People the
subject Of an modifying demonstra-
tion."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Everybody Knew How They Stood.

New York. Nov. 29.-The World prints
dispatches from number of United
States senators stating their position
on the Cuban question. There has never
been any doubt Of the position of many
Of them-such men as Mason Of Iilli-
nois, Mills. Gallagher. Teller, Pasco,
Bacon of Georgia. Cockrell, etc. They
are all at the least for recognition of
belligerency and probably few would OPP
pose recognition of independence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
DEGENERATE ATTEMPTS s'"-IoE.
Carr, Who Drowned His Own Babe Like
He Would Puppy.

He Would a Puppy.
Liberty, Mo-, Nov. 29.-In his cell in
the county Jail yesterday afternoon
William Carr, under sentence to be
hanged next month for drowning his g.
year-oid child in the Missouri river,
tried to commit suicide by swallowing
a quantity OF pounded glass. Although
two hypodermic injections were admin
istered Carr failed to eject the stuff,
and it is not known yet what the re-
suit will be. The county physician
thinks he will recover because of his
giant strength. 1t appears that Carr
had stolen a bottle Of medicine from a
fellow prisoner, spilled the contents on
the floor. ard pounded the bottle into
small particles.
These he drank in glass Of water.
When Deputy Sheriff Cave and DIR.
Sewer tried to administer the injection
Carr fought like a fiend. threatening to
brain Cave with a chair, and was only
conquered by being choked until he was
black in the face. When finally over
powered Carr begged the Jail officers
to choke him to death. He will be placed
in chains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
ketcham's Will Filed for Probate.

Chicago, Nov. 29.-The will Of John
Borden Ketcham was filed for probate
Saturday and what promises to be a
long, stubborn battle will begin as soon
as notice is given the Ketcham family
in pursuance of its caveat. The in
strument disposes of about $265, 900
worth Of property, is very brief, and
leaves it all to his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
TH1 kR6UG MONDAY, NOVEMBER 90. Ieg7.

to restrain Ifenry Htie. editor Of The
Afian Critic. from publishing letters
which Mr.. Labouchere wrote to the late
Augustus Sala. and Vhich MIR. Hess
represented to be evidence Of the stock
5obbing TRANSACTIONS Of Truths editor,
has been granted by the court, the in
junction also inflicting cests against Mr..
Hess,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Fast Cyclers for Six Days.

New York, Nov. 29.-The entry list
for the siX-day bicycle race to begin in
Madison Square garden next Sunday
night is now complete. All the fast
riders Of the world are to ride, and an
effort will be made to beat Hale's record
If l $40 miles, made last December. For
ty men will face the starter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
The weather We May Expect.

washington. Nov. 9.-Followine are the
weather indications for twenty-four hours
from p. m. yesterday: For Indiana and NJ.
nois-Showerss this morning, probably fair
weather this afternoon; colder; northwesterly
winds. For Occasional SHOWS; cold.
er weather; variable winds, becoming brisk
northeriy. For Wisconsin and Iowa-Fair
weather; light northerly winds, becomtne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Egyptian Trolley Is Very Deadly.

London. Nov. 29.-It is claimed that
the electric railroads at Cairo, Egypt,
are beating those of Brooklyn in record
of numbers of people killed. The Egyp-
tian roads have been running a little
over a year. and 14O people were killed
or injured by their cars during the first
twelve months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
New Bank at Etleerton. wis.

urday with the following officers:
Andrew Jensen, president; w. s. Brown,
cashier. The capital of the bank is $685.
600. fully paid up. The doors of the
bank opened this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Snrinc Valley Mem to Go to Work.

Spring Valley. Ills. Nov. 29.-The min
ers of this city voted Saturday to go to
work. most unwillingly. but they voted
that way, principally because the men
in other parts of the field had done so,
and Spring Valley could not carry on
the strike nearly alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Can't

This is the complaint OF
thousands at this season. ~
They have no appetite; food 6o3
does not relish and often fails to digest.
causing severe su1ering. Such people
need the toning up Of the stomach and
digestive organs, which Q course OF Hoods
sarsaparilla will give them. 1t also puri.
hes and enriches the blood, cures that dis
tress after eating and
internal Misery
Only q dyspeptic can know, creates an
appetite, overcomes that tired feeling and
builds up and sustains the whole physical
system. 1t so promptly and effectively
relieves dyspeptic symptoms and cures
nervous headaches, that it seems to have
almost "a magic touch"
Distress Aftcr Eating.
al have been troubled with indigestion
for some time. After eating anything
that was sweet I was sure to experience
great difficulty and distress. Last fall I
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and am
glad to say that my stomach trouble has
entirely disappeared. I can now eat q
hearty meal OF almost any kind of food
and have no trouble afterwards. Hoods
Sarsaparilla has also cured me Of nervous
SPELLS" JOHN II. HoMRIoHAUsRN,
Wheatiand, Iowa. Such cures prove that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
DIR. Scnn and The Court.

Galena. Ills, Nov. 29.-Dr. Nicholas
Sem was placed on trial for contempt
OF court before Judge Shaw. BY grace
OF the court. however. he escaped a fine
or other punishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Mark Twain Struck bv n Czech.

Berlin, Nov. PA private dispatch
received here from Vienna says that
Samuel L. Clemens mark Twain, while
being forcibly elected from the lower
house of the reichsrath Friday, was
struck severe blow by a Czech dele
gate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Sent. seed for Ninety.Nine Years.

StLouis. Nov. 29.-James Scales, COL
ored, who was charged with the criminal
outrage Of Judge Enniss' 12-year-old
daughter Katie a month ago. was found
guilty Saturday and sentenced to nine
ty-nine years in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Luet<ert,s Attorneys Entirely Changed.

Chicago, Nov. 20. - Attorney Albert
Phalen, who was to have been chief
counsel for Luetgert in his second trial,
withdrew from the case yesterday. His
withdrawal was due to the retention of
Attorneys Harmon and Riese as as
stants in the case, contrary to his ad-
~fca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
False Alarm from west Africa.

Lagos, West, Coast Of Africa, Nov. %.
The report Of collision between Brit
ish and French troops near Nikki is I'M
founded. The French expedition from
Porto Novo has reached Nikki without
any trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Paper That Made Fun OF the Kaiser.

Berlin, Nov. 29.-The police have con-
fiscated last weeks issue Of The Klad-
deradatch because it contained a car
toon ridiculing Emperor Williams
speech to the recruits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
Iaboucher- Wins Hss csse.

London. Nov. 2s.-The application OF
Henry Labouchere, the editor OF Truth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
fIoodS
SarsapariIla

Is the best In factthe One True Blood Purifier.
Prepared by G. ]. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
n,, n:ru cure nausea, indigestion,
nOO0 s Fills biliousness. . cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-29
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC RAIL-
~ nay-Tickets can be purchesed or baggage
checked ct X i d p Twentieth street depoS or
G d p depot, corner Fifth avenue and fnirss.
hret street, Frank Piummer. Agent
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN THE
SPRING
tne thoughts Of the thrifty
Aousekeeper naturally and
properly turn to
Wall, PAPER
CARPE7INC.

We are agents of that cele-
brated New York manu-
facturer, ALFRED PEATs,
and we have his books of
samples, fine papers, with
prices. Furnished on APP
plication, in person or by
mail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
WAITS.

A Matchmaking machine produces a,
many nails in given time as were form
erly made by 900 men.
Not that which men do worthily, but
that which they do successfully, is what
history makes haste to record.
In China, "the land OF opposites," the
disls OF clocks are made to turn round
while the hands stand still.
Shakespeares longest play is Hamlet;
it contains 4, 05S lines; the shortest is the
Comedy OF Errors, with sO7 lines.
Much tongue and much Judgment sell
dom go together; for talking and think
ing are two quite different faculties
The fool is willing to pay for anything
but wisdom. No man buys that of which
he supposes himself to have an abund-
ance already.
Cymbals are believed to be among the
earliest musical inventions. They were
used in Egypt at least 1000 years before
Christ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
The Old Tree.

The "old tree" one of Lexington's
famous landmarks, was lately noticed to
be decaying, owing to its age. 1t is now
over 100 years old and was in very
good state of preservation until recent
years. The old tree is situated in front
Of the Bucklnan tavern, whose walls are
riddled with bullets from the battle in
1915. So It Is supposed that there are
also many more imbedded in the heart
of the old tree In 1889 it was used to
raise the steeple of the first meeting
house on the common, a rope being at
tached TO II and extended across the
street. Boston Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,os see other pages

West sullivan.
Rodney A. Ash was in Ellsworth Satur-
DAY.
B. b Hayey has recently planted long
row OF eIms.
John Tracey, OF Ashville, was in town
Saturday.
The naphtha launch has got as far as
Southwest Harbor
Harvey A. Murch returned from Bar
Harbor with his family on Saturday.
West Sullivan expects an addition soon
Of new drugstore, ice-cream parlor and
hardware store.
Twelve delegates from here attended
the local union of the Christian Endeavor
held at East Lsneine last Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Services in the church are as follows
Rev. j. T. Moore breaches every other
Sunday at 8 p. m. and p. m; Rev. j. Me-
Arthur every other Sunday at 1890 a. m.
and p. m; sabbath schools at 11.30 a. m.
and 1.30 p. N.
The West sullivan high school base ball
team beat the seniors again Saturday;
score IS to l. The high school nine will
play tie Ellsworth and Bar Harbor teams
as soon as arrangements can be made.
The players and their positions are as
follows; Fred Havey, p; Henry Mat
tocks, e. Andy p. Havey, ID; Harvey
Hooper Oh; Adelbert Gordon, 3b.; Archie
Havey, $ Herbert Ash, r T.; Eddie
Webb, c l.; VIII Carpenter, I, j. F..
Roberts Is captain and general manager.
May L. q.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20

THE AMERICAN has subscribers at JOG
Of the II6 post-o6ices in Hancock county;
all the other papers in the county COM
bined do not reach so many. THE AMER
IcAN is not the only paper printed IN
Hancock county, and has nerer claimed to
be, but it is the only paper that can prop
erly be called a COUNTY paper; all the
rest are merely local papers. The circutd-
ton Of THE AMERICAN, barring the Bar
Harbor Records summer list, is larger
than that of all the other papers printed
in Hancock county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were adopted
by Excelsior lodge, No. 392, |. o. OF G. T.:
Whereas, The Great Father OF all has in His
Infinite wisdom removed our beloved brother.
Edward Il. Chatto. from our circle of unity
here to join that grand circle OF unity above.
therefore
Resolred That we tender our heartfelt sym
patty and tratcrnal love to the hercaved fam
lily. that though We know our brother IS at rest
from his labors. We may think Of him as one
who 'being dead yet spcakcth"
Resoired, That our charter and regalia be
draPed In mourning for thirty days.
Rcsolved. That copy Of these resolutions
he presented to the family OF the deceased and
also a copy sent to THE ELLSWORTH AnERt
CAN for publication. +. {. LORD
Eva VI. DODGE,
JOSH NJ. GRAY,
Committee on Resolutions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20

Whereas, Death has again entered our ranks
and taken another beloved comradc we can
realize that the great army of patriots who
dared death for thtir country, but survived the
ari-hip- Of war are being mustered out at a
rapid rate The mourning drapcry Is hardly
removed from our altar before it + replaced in
memory Of another comrade; therefore
Resoircd, That in tho death Of Comrade Da-
viii +. billings, James \ Garfield post has lost
a good and Kind hearted comradr: although sit
uated 80 that he could not meet often with the
post, he Will be missed, and we mourn his loss
Resoircd That we extend our sympathy to
the bereayed family, and that copy of these
resolutions be recorded, a copy sent to ht-
widow and to THE ELLSWORTH AMERICAN for
publication, and the hall be draped I'm mourning
for thirty DAYS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
COUNTY NEWS.
%, additional County Nc,cs see other pages
East Surry.

East Surry.
The schooner "Myronus" arrived at
Birch Hsrbor Sunday night. 1t was sad
home coming for the captain, who was
una BILE to reach home on the death OF his
son, Edward Chatto. Excelsior lodge,
|. o. OF G.. T., sent a delegation of four
brot hers to accompany the remains to
South Bluehill. Miss Margie Chatto will
remain at home for few weeks Mrs.
Clara Fogg has returned to her home at
Pownal.
May Il. {.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,es 50, other pages
Meat Franklin.

West Franklin.
Arbor Day was observed nearly all OF
last week in this vicinity.
The sugar pears are in blossom, and it is
time to plant corn.
George A. Martin, OF Bluehill, was in
town Saturday on business.
Miss Phosie Ball, OF Hancock, was Wis
tng relatives here last week.
Howard Scammon and Nellie Lawree,
OF Esstbrook, were here last week visit
ing.
Willard Springer has shipped with Capt.
Colt, who is loading with stone for Wash
neton, d. {.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clark have been
confined to The house the past week with
the grip, narrowly escaping pneumonia.
In a letter from gentleman now living
in the West, he says: Il take THE AMER
ICAS and always read all items from
Franklin with deep interest
The sluice-way at the upper dam gave
way while sluicing last week. The
water has been stopped, but there can be
no more sluicing until the water goes
down and new sluice is built.
d B. Smith has the stills and the under
floor OF his house laid, and intends to
raise day. l do not expect 1t will be
one OF those old-tas hioned raisings, but
will go hoping that he elder Will remem-
Der the rsisines OF his boyhood days, and
will give it a little flavor OF Aud Lang
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,cs see Other pages.

BiuehiII.
May Saunders has opened her store.
Eben Garland has moved TO Machiss.
Rev. <. Bean returned home Thursday.
Max Abram will open his store this
week.
l. E. Stanley returned from Boston
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stone, OF Machias, re-
turned home Wednesday.
DIR. Z. J. Morrison, OF Bar Harbor, was
in town last week.
Mr.. Staples loaded a vessel with slaves
for Rockland last week.
George W. Butler has a vessel from
Bangor with lumber.
Miss ADELAIDE Pearson, OF Boston, is the
guest of Capt. and Mrs. A. P. Gray.
A vessel arrived Friday from Boston
with freight for the Bluehill Mineral
Spring Co.
Edward McIntire and wife have re-
turned home. Mr.. McIntire's health is
improving.
Eugene F. Hinckley is still in New York
on business connected with the Chase
granite company.
Mrs. Eliza Herrick gave a party FRIDAY
evening to her Sa bbat school class, which
was most enjoyable AFFAIR.
The Baptist sociable Thursday evening
was very enjoyable affair. The new
dining hall is very convenient
A sneak thief visited the Pendleton
house one day recently and walked of
with about sl2 from lady's purse.
Union services in the Baptist church
Sunday were very interesting. The
students OF the academy attended in
body.
+ IL. Binder, who returned from New
York last week, reports new contract,
and expects to ship 400 tons OF stone
week this summer.
Mrs. Lillian Stinson and Mrs. Arthur
Bunker, OF Franklin, " no have been the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Mar
tin, returned home Saturday.
The graduating exercises OF Bluehill
academy will take place in the town hall.
Friday, May p. In the evening there
will be a concert. The Boston Idea
club will furnish music. and Miss Lillian
May Kane will read.
Lewis ;. Silver and Alexander Hender-
son, OF New York, arrived last week ON
business connected with the estate OF the
late George II. Slower. Mr.. Silver has
leased the Bluehill Inn to Miss A. {.
Odgers, OF Lakeville, y. j., " no will open
the house June 20. Miss Odgers has had
much experience in conduction high class
hotels.
May Il. h
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by The use OF coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAlN-O, made of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives 1t without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee 1t does not
cost over j. a. much Children may drink it
with great benefit. Is cts. and - cts. per pack
age Try It. Ask fer GRAI>-O.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20
PcnobsCoI.

Committee on Rcsolutit

Pcnob.cor
William Haney is still very low
Rev. Mr.. Bailey moved to Penobscot
Bay this week, W here he expects to live
the present year.
The measles is dying out Several
| schools which have been postponed on
account of it VIII begin Monday
Hiram Leach and wife returned Inst
Monday from Brockton, Mass, where
they have spent the winter with their son
and daughter.
Penohscot hotel will accommodate n
large number Of summer board,r- during
the hot months. Why not Pcnohscot rs
well as Castine? Penohscot ha. more
varied scenery, better dives, aud is near
to the happy fishing grounds.
The continual wet weather has held
farming of at arms length. In fact but
little seed as yet has been put into the
ground. Well 1t is no use to try to
hurry nature-sho viii have her own WAY
in spite OF the prayers and murmurs and
signs OF n dissatisfied populace. She Is
purging he soil and opening it for the
reception OF air and sunshine. and max
ing il the lifting abiding place OF seed.
May 10. II.
sunset.
John Small who has been very i'll with
the grip is out again.
\ large crew of men is ut work on the
Oimstead grounds,
Frank Warren has been in RoekIand
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20

Rev. +. Bean will deliver the memorial
address in the new town hail. May 81, in
the afternoon. All the schools in town
are invited to bring flowers and partici-
pate IN the decorating cyercises The
decoration of graves " i'll take place at
7, m.
The members OF the Ladies' social
library wish THE AMERICAN to extend
their sincere thanks to Miss Lillian MAY
Kane for the time, patience and pains
taking care she gave to the preparatiu ion
arrangement and rehearsals for the en-
tertanment which brought such salts
factory results. They appreciate not only
the financial success but also the personal
work and the choice selections in the
musics! and literary parts. TO each and
all " no assisted in max ling the entertain
ment so interesting and enjoyable, the
association expresses gratitude ami APP
probation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-05-20

For bronchitis, asthma or kindred troubles of
the throat or lungs, take DIR. Woods Norway
Pine syrup, a household specific for all these
complaints.-4drt.