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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Hancock County Democrats Name
Candidates for Office.

Hancock County Democrats Name
Candidates for Office.
The Hancock county democratic con-
vention was held this morning at Han
cock hall. Only about twenty-five dele
gates were present.
Walter j. Creamer, of Penobscot, was
chosen chairman, Curtis r. Foster and T.
+. Doyle, OF Ellsworth, secretaries.
ehThe following nominations were made
by accamation:
Senators-Dr. o. A. Littlefield, Eluehill
(western district) Charles Wooster, Han
cock eastern district).
Clerk of courts, Walter ]. Creamer, Pc
nobscot.
Judge OF probate, E. N. Benson, Bar
Harbor.
Sheriff, N. II. Higgins, Ellsworth.
County attorney, George B. Stuart.
County commissioner, James s. Con-
don. Brooksville.
Register Of deeds, Richard P. Hartman
Orland.
County treasurer, Alonzo Higgins,
Eden.
Curtis R. Foster, in declining the nom-
nation for county treasurer, made a
pointed speech which the convention
was no applause.
Mr.. Foster repudiated the democracy of
Hancock county as 1t at present exists,
and said that while these conditions Or
vailed he would not accept any nomina-
tlop. He said the democratic party in
Hancock county was wasting time, en-
ergy and money.
The resolutions adopted endorsed the
Chicago and State platforms.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
FOR THE WOUNDED.
First Box Sent by the Volunteer Aid
Society of Ellsworth,

Society of Ellsworth.
The first box OF clothing which the
Volunteer aid association has prepared
for the sick and wounded soldiers and
sailors, eft Ellsworth yesterday after
noon. The box wss sent to Capt. John B
O'Neill of Company A, First Maine
volunteer infantry at Chickamauga
Park, with letter requesting that the
garments should be used for the Maine
soldiers if needed, and if not that they
should be sent wherever in Capt. O'Neill' $
judgment they could do the great est
amount of good.
The list of articles sent is as follows 50
pajamas, 66 shirts, 116 handkerc hiefs, 147
bandages, wrapper, 10 pairs socks,
dozen towels, 80 pillow-cases, quilts, 30
sheets.
The box aslo contained generous do
nation from the Work and Win and
Christian Endeavor societies of Dolard-
town, consisting of two quilts, knitIsocks,
old linen and cotton pieces, rolled cotton
bandages, and sum of money. The
ladies of HappytoWn also contributed a
pair OF pillows and pillow cases, sheets
and towels.
The Volunteer aid association was or
ganized less than three weeks ago, and
the gIeat amount of work accomplished
bears testimony to the warm hearts and
willing, able hands of the patriotic
women of Ellsworth, ninety of whom
are enrolled as members of the associa-
ton.
Meetings will be held every Tuesday
and Friday afternoon in Manning hall,
and all women are cordially invited to
come, for although there are cheering
signs of peace, the sick and wounded will
yet require tender care for many months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
COMING EVENTS.

Thursday evening, July q, at hancock
hall-Ice-cream festival OF Onasouson
club. Ice-cream and cake will be served !;
Is cents.
Monday and Tuesday, July % ana rs, at
Hancock hall-Exhibton of operato-
scope and concert phonograpA. Benefit
Monaghan's band. Tickets, % cents,
children under -, 10 cents; reserved
seats, 35 cents, for sale at Parcher's drug
store beginning Friday.
Monday, Aug. 1-Excursion of No komis
Rebekah lodge to Brooklin by steamer
"Catherine". Boat leaves Ellsworth wharf
at a. m. Tickets, so cents; children, %
cents.
Thursday. Aug. 11-Picnic of the Meth
odist and Baptist Sunday schools to South
Surry by schooner and tug.
Friday, Aug. 12-Picnic of Monsg hans
band to East Bluehill by Schooner and
tug. Tickets, 35 cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
NO UNION RIVER SALMON.
Fish Commissioners Decision is Ad-
verse to Petitioners for Fishways.

The State commissioners of fish and
game-Leroy T. Carleton, OF Winthrop;
Henry o. Stanley, of Dixfield, and Charles
E. Oak, OF Caribou-held hearing at the
American house Monday evening on the
petition asking for fishways in dams on
Union river. The petitioners were not
| largely represented at the hearing, but
the dam-owners were on hand in force
to oppose the petition.
Charles FL. Drummey and DR.. George A.
Phillips laid before the commissioners the
fact that Union river years ago was fire.
quented by salmon, that a few land-locked
salmon had been caught below the lower
dam in recent years, and that 1,750,0C0
salmon fry had been planted in the river
In the past two years for the purpose Of
restocking it.
The commissioners decided that under
their Interpretation of the law, the facts
as set forth did not bring Union river
under their jurisdiction as ga river fre-
quented by salmon. They candidly ad-
m1tted that they would like in the pres
ent instance to stretch the law, as they
wished to do all in their power to i'm
prove the fish and game interest of the
State, but they could not go behind the
statute. Commissioner Oak expressed
the opinion that the successful stocking
of Union river with salmon would be of
incalculable benefit to Ellsworth.
1t was estimated that if, when the
salmon planted in the river return from
the sea and attempt to go up the river,
another effort was made to obtain fish
ways, it might prove successful.
The commissioners, who had visited the
dams, also expressed the opinion that the
cost OF putting a suitable fishway in the
lower dam would cost approximately
$1,000. This being the case, Mr.. Drum
mey, for the petitioners, said there was
no desire to put the dam-owners to any
such expense.
The dam-owners found it unnecessary
to voice their opposition at the hearing.
The men who have interested them
selves in the effort to restock Union river
with salmon are much disappointed by
the commissioners decision. The fry
planted last year and this year will go to
sea in year or two, and will be una Bile to
return to the spawning grounds in the
river,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
ELLSWORTH FAILS

Henry Wood has been having his house
repaired, and has added a new p;1zZa.
The band concert which wes TO have
been given Saturday evening has been
postponed Indefinitely.
Mrs. Sylvanus Wheelden and son
Charles, of Hoiyoke, Mass, era -isiting
relatives and friends here.
c. M. Whitcomb and family, with
Robert Gerry, ir., and family are occupy
ing the Morang cottage at Contention
Cove.
scythe into the CUTTER oar Of { moving
machine Saturday, nearly severed the sec
ond finger of his right hand.
Tho spool bars at the Mason steam mill
are being sorted and bundled. Mr.. Pierce
will commence shipping the bars the last
of July. They will go from here to Port
land by car, and thence by steam to Scot
land.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20

eyes," said the fish to his shuddering
family, 81 got away; but just think how
that man " i'll lie about me-"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
The Sardine Syndicate.

Reports to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, THE AMERICAN is able to state that
the organization of the great sardine
syndicate is nearly completed, and the
final and successful termination of the
negotiations will probably take place in a
few days.
illness of one Of the principals in New
York, and The sad death of Mrs. s. G..
Stevens at Bangor this morning, will
postpone final action for few days, but
the ultimate success of the scheme is con-
fdently expected by those who are in a
position 70 know what is going on.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


RockIand, Bluehi,l & Ellsworth Steamboat Co
Summer schedule.
ID .vid Friend-House and lot for sale.
A c Osgood-Mes en- -er's notice.
Probate notic"-Est helen Augusta Nichols
Stockholders meeting of the ellsworth Elec.
ii C Illuminating Co.
ldwin NJ Moo F n market,
l. Hooper-Sheri > sale.
CunninEham-C Confectioner.
Robert Il Holmes-Furnitnre.
W Cushman 4 Son-Furniture.
Walsh-Shoe sto.e.
w II Dresser-Mclt markc'.
e Foster-furniture.
HANCOCK:
James Moon-Notice of foreclosure.
FREMONT
Republic N convention.
BUCKsPoRr:
Bucksport Seminary-Fall term.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20

Attention is called to the terms of THE
AMERICANS scholarship contest set forth
in another column. By it opportunity is
offered at least three of Elsw orth' young
people to secure a term, tuition free, at
the Shaw business college. The success
full contestants have choice of going to
Houlton, Augusta or Portland, the col
lege having branches at all three places.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
Shore Line Railroad.

WEST FRANKLIN, July 16 (speciaD.-
Work on the railroad has reached its
climax. Friday morning the railroad at
West Franklin was invaded by an army
of workmen, that exceeded all expecta-
lions. Already we hear the shrill whistle
and labored breathing OF the locomotive
not far from our doors. In a short time
Franklin will be united to the outside
world, by rail
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20
CHURCH NOTES.

UNITARIAN.
Reu. Walter Reid Hunt, pastor.
The church is closed during the absence
of the pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Reu. Dauid L. Yale, pastor.
Friday evening, 7.30, prayer meeting.
Sunday morning service at 1870. Ser
mon by Rev. Charles A. Dickinson, of
Berkeley Temple, Boston. Sunday school
at 11.45.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Reu. j. P. Simonton, pastor.
League circle Thursday with Mrs. Rob-
ert Alexander. Supper will be SCI ed; 10
cents. All invited.
Friday evening at 7.3O, prayer meeting.
Sunday morning worship at 10 SO with
sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at
Has. Epworth league meeting Il $50 p.
m. Sermon by pastor at 730 p. ~.
Tuesday evening al 7.30-Ciass 4neeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-20

Mann adrertisers forget that aduertis-
ing space in nepspaper is ralued ac-
cording to the circulation of that paper.
Advertising space an a journal aoithout
circulation is dear at any price the put =
fisher may demand. Without circulation
there can be no results, and tcithout re-
suits the money iDhich the Advertiser in
rests is lost. - Leavenworth (Kansas)
Times,
The herald., 1898-05-20
Rates by Rail

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 19.-The dele
gates to the meeting of the Transcontnen-
tai Railway Association are still buried In
figures making an effort to decide upon the
rates for the ensuing year. A delegate
said today:
1--WE have been spending the past two
days In computing and classifying freight
rates. The indications are that the rates
will be little higher than last year, but
the increase will be a very small one. The
tendency in settling upon the rates seems
to be in favor of granting concessions to
the Pacific Coast merchants and to give
them the advantage of a slight differentlal
in less than carload rates In order to pro-
tect them against the jobbers from Chicago
and other central cities who are encroacn-
ing upon the business Of the Western
merchants. 1t is hardly thought that the
work of the meeting will be completed to-
day and 1t Is the opinion Of some that we
will be here for. the balance Of the week"
The herald., 1898-05-20
INDEX
TO rrLroRAPH1c 11xwS

r Ex-Secretary Tracy expresses the 4
+ belief that the United States should 4
+ build six big armored cruisers m ad-
+ dition to the vessels provided for ~ !
+ congress.
+ The cruiser Charleston puts back to 4
+ port to fix leaky condenser pipes ana
+ will be delayed not more than forty
r eight hours; the Cityof Peking oroereo
+ to sail for Manila on Saturday with 4
+ the First regiment of California vol !
+ unteers. :.
+ 1t is believed that full month Will 1
+ be needed to organize the army to oc- 1
+ cupy Cuba, and no step will be taken /
r till due preparation has been maoe 4
+ for a successful advance. ---~,.
+ Naval authorities say Sampson 5s I
+ bound to catch the Spanish Meet. but /!
+ no time is set for the conclusion OF tins l
+ race the Spanish sQuafron located I!
+ some more. all the way from Labrador
r to Colombia. ,r.~ ----~ .--
+ A regiment of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
+ veterans Of the British regular army
+ offer their services to President MO
+ Kinley; volunteers rapidly mobilixing 4
+ at Chickamauga.
+ Aman who saw 1t describes the bonn I
i. bardment of Porto Rico by Sampson's !
r fleet.
+ Conditions at Santiago de Cuba de- +!
r scribed by refugees arriving AT Ming 1
r ston food supply ample and the gov 4
r ernor provided for seige.
+ Later reports from the clycone re.ssd
+ gion show Wednesdays storm to have !
r been the worst ever recorded; hun 1
+ dred people are dead and an unknown 1
+ number wounded: the property dam !
r age is almost incalculable, for the
+ storm extended from Northern Wis 1
r copsin to Southern Kansas 4
r A Madrid message announcing the 4
+ arrival of the Spanish feet at Santiago
4 de Cuba is believed to be true, and 1
+ that the great naval engagement wiir>1
+ occur within the next twenty-four I
+ hours. Schley and Sampson are both 4
+ at Key West with their fleets. !
r Russia stands ready to take hand 4
+ in a general war which is more than 1
+ half expected to grow out of the pend
r ing conflict and is courting favor with !
r Japan as against England. 1
r The administration has abandoned 1
+ all hope for a short and decisive war.
r as every hour of the day further DEM 1
+ onstrates the unpreparedness OF the !
+ nation.
+ The one hundred and tenth session Of 4
+ the Presbyterian general assembly IN !
+ progress at Winona Lake, Ind. 1
+ Spain's new cabinet members take 4
+ their portfolios; Castillo, named as 4
r minister for foreign affairs, thinks he 1
+ can be Of more use at Paris. ~ . 1
+ + + + 1. r. r +fff+ff + r + i..a'-s
The herald., 1898-05-20
CENTRAL PACIFIC DEBT
To Be Paid With the Proceeds Of q
Blanket Mortrare =.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1s.-The Exam-
iner says: Several months ago August
Belmont, the New York banker; John G.
Carlisle. former secretary OF the treasury,
and George Cappell of New York. were app
pointed a committee to act for American
holders of Central Pacific stock in ar
ranging for the payment of the company's
government debt These men were not long
In securing proxies for about Ill 900 shares
of stock. They voted these shares at the
last annual election in this city. Since the
election the question has arisen as to
whether they should join with the London
committee representing foreign stock
holders and endeavor to pay on the gov
ernment debt on some basis about Jan. l.
1S99 when the subsidy bonds will become
DUE The New York ad London comtnit-
tees have now reached an Understanding,
so it Is stated, at the railroad offices, and
will devote their energies to reorsanfz-
ing the company and paying all debts by
means of 500. 1000 900 blanket mortgage at
per cent.
The London shareholders, with $4,000
shares of Central Pacific stock. have form-
ed corporation, which now controls .
majority of the stock Of the Central Pa
cihc. s;,s
The herald., 1898-05-20
B1ANcos PRISONERS
TO Be Exchanged for Two spaniards
Now Held

WASHINGTON, May 19.--There appears
to be a mistaken impression touching the
attitude our government has assumed In
the matter of the German merchant steam
er Polaria, now at Key West awaiting per-
mission to cross through the blockade
lines into Havana harbor. Her case is
not exceptional, inasmuch as the govern
ment gave it's consent only to the landing
in Havana Of certain passengers on the
steamer who boarded her at Hamburg,
Germany, April 9Th last, some time before
the outbreak Of war between the United
States and Spain and long before the Issue
of the declaration of war. The President
proclamation of the blockade contem-
plated exemption from interference Of for
eign vessels cleared before the date OF
proclamation. In conformity to the gen.
eral principle the State Department saw
no reason why passengers shipped under
such conditions as those on the Polaria al
Hamburg should be prevented from coll
tinuing their journey.
AS to the British correspondent, Mr.;
knight, who Is awaiting permission .o
enter Havana, passing the blockade on q
neutral ship, our government Is under Ger
tain obligations to him by reason Of his
enorts TO arrange Ior an excnange o1
prisoners. These efforts. by the way. have
succeeded, and Colonel Cortejo and Sur
geon Julian, now at Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
are to be exchanged for the newspaper
men, Thall and Jones, now in Moro Castle
as is indicated by the following telegram
to the State Department from Alexander
Collin. British Consul at Havana.
"All arranged. You can send prisoners at
once. Please wire me day and hour de-
parture from Key West and probable ar
rival off Havana. Immediately flag is dis
cerned Spanish steamer with Thall and
Jones will set out to meet and exchange"
Promptly upon receipt of this informa-
ton by the State Department. Secretary
Alger signed an order directing the COM
manding General of the Department OF
the Gulf to have prisoners Cortijo and
Julian taken to Key West and turned over
to the commandant Of the naval station
there for further orders. Accompanied by
a small guard, the two men will be taken to
Tampa and thence by water to Key West,
when arrangements will be made for the
trip to Havana, and the subsequent ex-
change.
The herald., 1898-05-20
ON THE TURF
Winners at Oakland and on Eastern
Tracks

SAN FRANCISCO. May 19.-Weather at
Oakland fine; track slow. Results:
One mile, selling-Nervoso won, st. Dis
taft second. Rebekah third; time, 1:45h.
Four and half furlongs, selling-Mallak-
wa won, Rey Hooker second, Polka third
time, 0:57.
Five furlongs, selling-The Fretter won
Banewor second, Owyhee third time, 1:04
| Mile and q sixteenth, selling-Buckwa
won, Morellito second, San Marco third;
| time, 1850.
| Seven furlongs, selling-Elander won
Mistletoe second, Los Prietos third; time
1880.
Seven furlongs. selling-shasta Water
won, Howard second, Major Cook third;
time 1:S01s
The talent made life miserable for the
bookies at Oakland today. The four favor
ties that won were strongly supported and
ter, that led out their fields came In for
shrewd set. The track was still heavy,
but thd horses ran true to form.
At st. Louis
ST. LOUIS, May 1s-Weather pleasant;
track slow. Results:
Four and half urlongs-Sulphuric won,
Lee Bruno second, Ulm third; time, 0:56sl.
Six furlongs-Reuben Rowett won, Joe
O'Sot second Mitchell third; time, 1:15H.
Handicap, five and a half furlongs-En-
chanter won, Our Chance second, Lady
Callahan third; time, 1:O7A.
Debutante stake, value $500, for two
year-old fillies, four and half frulongs-
Miss Marion won, Iris second, Willy How
ard third time, 056.
One mile-Basquil won. Tony Honing Sec
ond. Lady of the West third; time, 1:4S.
Six furlongs-Chang won, Alone second,
Suddubia third; time, 115
At Louisville
LOUISVILLE, May 1s.-Results:
Six furlongs-Opaque won, Millstream
second, High Jinks third; time, 1:15%.
Four and half furlongs-Chimura won,
Jolly Rogues second, Peleus third; time,
O:57k.
One mile-Ollie Dixon won. Bromo sec.
ond, A. B. c. third; time, 1:45A.
Kentucky Oaks, mile and a sixteenth.
stake of $3O0O-Crocket, 112 (1ilD, to l.
| won; Lennep, 112 (Martin), 4 to 5, second;
Alleviate. 112 (Conley), to l. third; time
1:51h.
SIX IurlOnSS-DOn OnlHO WON, OOSITOS
second, The Star of Bethlehem third; time,
1:17N.
Six furlongs-Lady Irene won, Laurel
Leaf second Motilla third; time, 1:17%.
At Morris Park
NEW YORK, May 1s.-Results at Morris
Park:
Six acknowledgements Queen won, Tillo
second, Oviatte third; time, lis.
Four and a half furlongs-Cormorant
won, Mr.. Clay second, Sir Florian third;
time 0:55.
Van Ness stake, six and a half furlongs-
Sly Fox won. Mr.. Bailey second, Bab.ra
third; time. 1:20%.
New Rochelle, seven furlongs-Royal
Stag won. Orland second. Merry Prince
third; time, 1:S.
One mile-Rappahannock won, Merlin
second, Michael G third; time, 1:45.
Mile and an eighth-Warrenton won, Our
Johnnie second. Manassas third; time.
1864.
The herald., 1898-05-20
The NAVY We HAVE HAD
SEEMS TO BE GOOD ENOUGH AS
FAR AS IT GOES
Ex-Secretary Tracy Wants Six Fast
Cruisers in Addition to the
Ships Provided For

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Ex-Secretary
Of the Navy Tracy of New York. under
whose administration many of the battle
ships and cruisers of our new navy were
projected and built, was at the navy de-
partment today.
General Tracy was asked If our ships in
their present active service met the expec-
tations he had of them when the new navy
was being developed.
ITO Judge from Manila they are meet
ing every expectation" said General
Tracy, "and vet believe 1t to be the plain
duty of congress to authorize immediate
ly the construction of six large armored
cruisers of the most modern type, even
larger than the cruisers New York and
Brooklyn. These should be ordered in ad-
dtion to the ships authorized by the regu-
lar naval appropriation bill. Now that We
are called on to carry OH offensive warfare,
the need of armored cruisers is imperative
and the lack of them at present is Sc
rious handicap. Our new navy was devel-
oped on the idea of being defensive navy.
The battleship is essentially for defensive
purposes, as it lacks the speed essential to
carry on effective offensive warfare, al
in any line of warfare. The unarmored
cruisers, such as the Minneapolis and Col
umbia, were designed mainly as swift
scouts and also as commerce destroyers.
Now, however, we find ourselves at war
with nation which has little commerce
to be destroyed. SO that the unarmored
cruiser has little work to accomplish in the
line Of its original purpose, although valua-
BILE as an adjunct in any line. The armored
cruisers New York and Brooklyn are fine
ships Of their class, and are exa actly fitted
for this line of offensive work. They COM
bine the features of heavy armor and pro-
tected decks of an ironelad. together with
the speed of a cruiser. But what we need
Is more of them. The strength Of the Span
ish squadron now in southern waters lies
in the fact that It has this type of armored
cruisers, with speed and protective decks
Of armor, suitable for defensive work."
When General Tracy's attention was
called to the report that he might go to
the Philippines as civil governor general,
he laughingly dismissed the suggestion and
said there never had been a thought of this
move except in the vivid Imagination Of
some newspaper writer. The ex-secretary
strongly approves the energy of all depart
ments of the government In coping with
the present emergency. and deprecates the
loose gossip and criticism which seeks to
force aggressive movement without regard
to mature consideration. which the mo-
mentous character Of the movements re-
Quire.
The herald., 1898-05-20
ON THE DIAMOND
Results Of Games Played by League
Clubs

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 19.-The Brook
lyns narrowly escaped a shut-out to-day
Cunningham pitched fine game. Attend
ance. 500. Score: Louisville, 4; Brooklyn. l.
ST. LOUIS.-The Browns returned home
to-day and opened up by being defeated
by New York Attendance, 2200. Score
New York. Z; st. Louis. 1.
BALTIMORE.-Kitson made his initial
bow in league company to-day, and has a
shut-out to his credit. Both teams f1elded
we'll in spots. Attendance, 1886. Score:
Baltimore, 6; Pittsburg, 0.
CLEVELAND Observation-Disclosures
no game, rain.
CINCINNATI.-Jake Beckley won to-
days game by batting, driving in two runs
and scoring three himself. Attendance,
4s00. Score Cincinnati. s.; Boston. 4.
CHICAGO.-The Senators batted Isbell
Off the rubber in the first inning on gift
a wild pitch and two hits. Attendance
HOO. Score: Chicago, 6; Washington, Z.