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The sun., 1898-12-04
GOOSE BONE VERY Blue
Elias Hartz, Aged Sc, Looking for n Winter
Early, Hard and Long.


Early, Hard and Long,
READING. Dec. 3.-Elias Hartz Is 50 years OF
age. we'll preserved and one of the best weather
prophets In Berks county. He halls from the
Conestoga Valley, where his people were all
noted weather sharps and OF the Mennonite
persuasion. He has a long string of goose
bones and his weather representations are
largely governed.by them. In the collection is
a goose bone for every year for the last quar-
ter Of century, He has Just dried the goose
bone for the winter of 1893. Said he:
''The bone is nearly all blue. with very little
white top or bottom. The blue is for cold
weather. You see this bone indicates an early
and hard winter to continue late In the spring.
The bone is much bluer than the bones of the
past ten or fifteen years and am sure we are
going to have a hard winter"
Mr.. Hartz was asked whether. II he killed
another goose Of last spring, its breastbone
wqd shoE Up the sans5 SANE blue hays tsd
ali the ss haye ss ksd P and edeG n
bone. They vary very little for the same year.
But for different years no two are alike. 1
have great faith IN goose bones They never
% can always tell By the bone What Kind asi osi
winter we'll have. When, the blue marks
AIRY. This year the blue is solid away out to
tho cuEo dllilOSt IudL SuOWs NO OPEN winter.
put an old-fashioned snowy and 10y winter
am sure OF this, for the goose bone never fools
me. Any one can make goose bone test.
Get goose from last spring, roast II, serve and
carve It, but be careful you don't break or cut
into it. Then gently scrape on all the meat
and let the bone dry naturally, Then watch
how the blue covering will develop all over the
bone. There Is no trick about 1t. It's all
natural. or course, / can't explain why 1t Is
20. :. My forefathers couldn't. but they believed
In II Just the same.
There are many things we cannot explain.
We know when the wild geese fly south early,
like wedge in the sky, that II means an early
cold winter The geese go south 10 get into
warmer climate, because 1t is colder than they
have the instinct TO get away from the cold.
but whether a blue breastboue Is the basis for
that instinct / cannot tell / was out In the
country yesterday and the old folks told me
they noticed that the muskratl along the
streams this year were building their houses
much higher up on the banks OF the creeks
than last year. OF course that means that the
little animals anticipate floods and SHOWS and
70 get away and be safe from rising waters they
built their winter homes higher up than Is
usual Many chipmunks were seen to build
their nests in hollow fence rails Instead Of on
the, ground under the brush. or course this
mas that there Is going 70 be a great deal of
deep snow this winter and the chipmunks want
20 he NJ and out OF II. Old weather prophets
have also noticed the unusual size the weeds
grew this fall. This is nm unmistakable siRn
OF hard winter. Then, again, We had long
and hot summer. II will require Q long and q
colo WtpteI 70 eQualtEo thla,~
The sun., 1898-12-04
A WORLD CAPITAL, THIS,
And broadway but "a Busy Stretch of a Path
Running Round the Earth.

1T is quite journey. tho trip across the con-
tinent" said New Yorker. ''and even the,
American. accustomed as he is to great di'-
tances. and to everything on big scale. thiDkh
In his heart. the first time he makes 1t. that
this Is a big country. But venture TO say
that We shall presently discover that we have
been but proyincials. and that feeling will come
to us together with the revelation that We arc
now citizens OF the world. indeed. when we
come to see our flag floating over distant.
shores.
The Eastern man who travels for days day
and night before he comes to the connnes OF
his own country cannot fail to be impressed
stead Of stopping at San Francisco he kent
Tor days Across the broad Pacific 70 End his
nag llying on the Hawaiian Islands. these te-
lohglhg 10 Ills own country. And then on
Sgaln Tor days till he comes to lands not meg
Islands In the sea. but. ocean bound th9ugh
MS nag noats, Now he's half way round te
world, but on his own soil still. and New iorE
seems no longer simply a great city with
Morld-wlde trade. IL is true. but. after all. Only
shS Sola eaiet ety 9f great Oountry-it seems no"
But not entirely So We want something
more, There is a lonesome stretch around
The other half OF tho worli. from the Philip.
Ilhes on, where We have no place 10 SCI r"r
ZOO, But we shall find u!aces there. no doGlt;
things that, we should, and when that rime
comes the citizen oJ. this town when he, walks
broadway will realize that IT, IL no longer
merely part OF local road that runs a few
thous9nd miles and stops. but the busy W.
toA -oL q olke thai GoGs round the NQEiaA
The sun., 1898-12-04
CRUDE OIL ON COUNTRY BoADS
Remarkable Results of Some Experiments
Made with Its Use in Iowa.

From The So. Louis Republic.
Major NJ. Meigs. a civil engineer OF Keokuks
Ia, made short address Mt yesterdays ses-
sion of the Missouri Good Roads Association.
which in the opinion of many was the most
interesting part OF the days work. he opened
new field OF investigation. and proposed ex-
periments in securing good. roads along line
practically unknown outside of few locali-
ties in the East 1t is his opinion that the
use OF crude oil may prove a panacea for bad
roads In localities where road material is
hard TO obtain.
He said his attention was first directed to
using oil on the highways by reading news
paper clipping from a Pennsylvania town. tt
seems that leaty oil pipe near the town in
question was responsible for the discovery
This pipe WIS ss, near , place In the road that
OF spring and fall rains. When the leak oc-
Cured in the pipe the ground became satu-
rated to some ,b" extent with oil and very soon Il
surface OF the earth became hard and re-
56 d sss 81 t. sa shn sa ns s
on II became a matter OF so much comment
that presently tho expeIiment was repeated
" Msior MeIes said an t6at he sae sae sete &c
officials of the. Standard Oil Company and
asked them TO furnish him some crude oil for
pliments and wishes for success Some eight
toriously muddy road near Keokuk with most
satisfactory results.
Major Meigs said that 1t was no trouble any
where 10 keep dry roads in good condition Mt
minimum expense. OIL will prevent the earth
from becoming wet by forming q waterproof
crust. SO far as he has carried an experi-
ments. a barrel Of crude oil Is sufficient for q
strip OF road 100 feet long and ~ feet wide
The cost OF the oil at the wells is about 80 cen ts
a barrel. No other material he said, 10 so
cheap. and no other will prove SO effective In
conclusion, he said that he would send oil free
10 all wishing to make experiments II they
would pay the freight.
Major Meigs's speech caused great deal of
comment. To the delegates It seemed to
open an entirely new field. Many questions
were asked him. all Of which he answered as
his information warranted. He explained
the well-known theory that oil and water will
not mix. and made IL apply TO the question OF
good roads. The earth was porous enough he
said. to retain the oil and cause it To- shed
water. so that whore the oil took hold moisture
must depart. and naturally the earth became
compact
1t Is maintained that no roads arr, so good
as dirt ones when they are dry. and none so
cheap; In many localities material for con-
Structng macRdam or gravel roads must he
brought long distances. ana eonsequs ntly Is
quite costly. But from what Major MeiLys said
1t was thought possible that with the aid OF
crude oil earth could be utilized at esmuch
less cost than mHtadam and gravel even
When the latter WAS near At hand.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

The old story of Prometheus Is a parable
Frometheus was on terms of intimacy with the
gods From them he stole fire, and gave 1t TO
men. For this sin he was bound To the rocks of
Mount Caucasus, and vultures were set upon
him. They only ate his liver. This grew again
iugs to be imagined?
Take modern Interpretation of the parable
There Is no cooking without fire. In cooking
overtasked, the bowels become clogged. they
cannot disposed of the food that Is given them.
The impurities back up on the liver. Then come
the yultures-the torments of diseased liver
Or. Picree'7 Golden Medical Discovery is more
than equal to the vultures Of dyspepsia and its
kindred diseases. There is no more need of suf.
ierlng from dyspepsia than there Is Of hanging
ones self. Sold by all medicine dealers the
world over.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

There = more Gatarrh I'm this section of tie
country Than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few year~ was supposed to bc
incurahle. For Il great many wears doctors pro.
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it IncurH 4ic.
Science has proven CaIarrb L. be a constitution
treatment. Halls Catarrh cure. manufactured
by r j Cheuey X Co, Geirtio. Ohio II the only
constitutional cure on tho market Ii l. taken
internally In doses from la drops 10 teaspoon
full 1t acts directly GA the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, They offer uRe bun.
dred dollars for any case II fails to cure. send
for circulars and testimonials. Address.
F. j. CHENEY X co, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
The state Election.

Tie result OF the election in Maine
j., rs everybody anticipated, another
overwhelming republican victory.
Nobody looked for any other result,
and SO there are no surprises one way
or the other.
The entire state ticket is elected,
the four present congressman are
chosen 70 succeed themselves, the
state Senate is entirely repubG-
cay, and tns, House nearly so. Sena-
~ Iale's ze-ai, ction is, of course, a
s~=zNne conclusion.
Hancock county elects its entire
county ticket. both senators and its
entire list of Representatives with
s'vg'o exception, For this exception
Zee 5aMvefats are not responsible,
hut the republicans themselves.
Ellsworth dta nobly; relatively she
made hsraer showing than any other
cI1l III tne state. The following
-9-'1~e7 show how her vote in '9S COM
ls~es with th1t Of '94, the last loft
ear" elections
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
Guam.

Guam is the island of the Ladrones taken by
the United States, which doubtless will be
permanent possession OF this country.
An age of wonders dawned on Guam,
Beneath the touch of Uncle sam!
time of restlessness and light
To take the place of peace and night
An, Guam, asleep on the oceans breast,
Lulled by the soft Pacific into rest,
Intending as the sea IS, and as still,
Why need you wake to wonders and to i'll;
You are so very little, Guam, that you
Are but misty speck upon the blue
lnhnity of earth. and, Guam,
Although It's well To he Of Uncle sam
That is not all of peaeefulness nor rest,
As you have known them on the gentle breas i
OF your Pacific, whore through all the years
gu never knew our world of hopes and fears.
All, dear, delicious, distant, doleless isle,
Asleep foI asca where those soft skies smile,
How rude would your awakening be
Reused by a new worlds energy!
All, gentle Guam, keep shut those eyes of yours.
Care not for what is not upon your shores;
You are so little, Guam, away SO far,
The busy world might leave you as you are.
An age of wonders, sorrows cares
In which each state and nation shares
They call it dawn. Guam is such light
greater blessing than your night
1t may be, Guam; or if it be or not
What harm can be, if only one small spot
On all the earth is left still unoppressed,
Where man may stop and breathe and rest?
". j. Lam pton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
lt.Hesti -.attnn Not Feared.

President Mckinley does not be-
Geve that the war was badly managed.
on the contrary. he knows that it was,
IL q whole. well managed-so We'll as
. surprise TIC world by the results
accomplished in an Incredibly short
-ime He has no idea that the most
tfora1@h invest CATION of the conduct
Of the war viii uncover any mystic
rious evil or that it is necessary to
find scape goat for some great
wrong,
But he does believe that a dig
nifed, dispassionate and scientific in
quirv. MADE bv men of broad gauge
minds and accomplishments, will be
valuable in showing up weak spots in
our present system of running
the quartermaster, commissary and
medical departments of the army-a
system intrenched in laws that, right
or wrong, under existing conditions,
must be carried out until the laws are
changed.
In other words, that thorough in
quiry will result in pointing out the
changes that should be made to i'm
prove the system. 1t was because of
this belief that President Mckinley
concluded to order the inquiry made
that was requested by Sec. Alger.
The commission entrusted with the
duty of making this inquiry will be
composed of men who are widely
known, and whose findings will be
accepted by the entire country. Gen.
erals Miles and Shafter. who are both
in Washington. say they will welcome
the closest scrutiny of their every
act, and the same sentiments are ex-
pressed BY Sargt. Gen. Sternberg,
and Gen. Eagan, head of the commits
sarN department. The latter is so
confident hat his department is all
right th&t lie says he wishes the
President would have the inquiry
made entirely by his political OPP
ponents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

THE AMERICAN is the first news
paper to give the practically COM
plete returns of the vote in Hancock
county at the State election last
Monday. The returns not received
up to the hour of going to press
are comparatively unimportant, and
will in no respect change the results.
No other paper printed in the county
will do this this week or any other
week. THE AMERICAN is the only
COUNTY paper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
OBITUARY..
MRS. JENNIE ARCHER re

MRS. JENNIE ARCHER ROYAL.
Mrs. Jennie Archer Royal, whose deaf h
on Sept. 6 was recorded in THE AMERI-
CAN last week, had long been In poor
health, yet remained hopeful to the last.
She was true wife, a loving mother, a
devoted daughter and kind sister, bring
ing sunshine and happiness into the lives
Of those with whom she came in con-
tact. She was a devoted member OF the
Methodist church, adjoining her pro-
fession by a wel-ordered life. None
knew her but to love her. Much SYM
pathy is felt for the lonely companion
and the little one left. A devoted mothe
two sisters and three brothers mourn her
loss
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

Owing TO tie rapidity with which
money Is accommodating in the treasu-
~. Secretar. cage has notified the
uoider, vi the old currency IS, which
VIII be payable Jan l, next, of his
Willingness to redeem them whenever
presented. There are about s14, 900, :
600 outstanding in these bonds. He
has also offered to anticipate the
October interest on the per cent.
bonds. 1t will be the special aim of
Secretary Gage to see that the money
is got back into circulation fast
enough to prevent any disturbance in
business circles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

OF course the gossiper was right when
he said Deer Isle boys would be chosen TO
man the yacht which would defend the
Americas cup. Capt. Weed, of Stoning-
ton has already been commissioned by
the American syndicate which will build
the yacht, to pick out the boys. Capt.
Weed named the "Defender's" crew, and
made no mistake.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

popuhsm III Ellsworth has appar-
aHt. seea is 5est days, and the drift
eeeus IL De oack to the republican
party, tWo-tai~ds of the populist loss
appearing ia me republican gain, and
one-third in the democratic gain.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
FLI.swoRrH- scnoo1. rEAcnERs..


Following Is r list Of teachers in lhe
Ellsworth schools There have been few
changes from last year.
Green Lake Mss Mary A. Grindell
Brimmer's bridge Miss Grace NJ. Grin
dell.
School street-Fred W. Drake, Misses
Annie Mullan and Georgia H. Frazier
Pine street Miss Nenia NJ. W hite Miss
Mary II. Black.
state street Miss Margaret +. Latin.
Water street-Mis ISIS Leonora &. Higgins.
Morrison district Miss Hettie F.
RemiCk.
surry road-Mrs. Mabel Bridges Davis.
Hillside Miss Mary j. Dunbar.
North Ellsworth Miss Susie Z. Long.
Nicolin-Mis, Laura l.. Mccarthy.
Head Of Pond Miss Mildred a. Bill
lings.
Dollsrdtown-Miss Ethel NJ. Giles.
West Ellswort h--Chester A. Maddocks.
HappytownM Miss Lovina NJ. Richard
son.
Fullerton district Miss Annie NJ. Davis.
Beechland- ISIS Annie l.. Mcfarland.
Bridge Hill-Misses Mary A. Gaynor,
Annie X. Stock bridge, Nellie Mullan.
Doggy Brook-Miss Hattie McGown
Ellsworth Falls-Miss Kate +. Latin;
Mrs. Lizzie S. Moore, Miss Carrie A.
Whitaker.
Shore road-Miss Wilhemina S. Frost
High schooI-Hoyt A. Moore, Miss Clio
NJ. Chicott, John A. Scott, Charles w.
Campbell.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
Instantly Killed at swans island.

ATLANTIC, sept. 5-poeial Isaac
Wilmington, an Engiishmsu, at work IA
B.ard's quarry, Was blown up and in
stantly Killed Saturday afternoon. He
had wife and family at NInalhsven, IS no
were all ready to move to hIs place. His
remains were taken T. NlnRlnsven for
lutermeuJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

West Sullivan reports an abundance OF
apple blossoms, dandelions and butter
cups, and vegetables ripe at one end of the
vine, with blossoms at The other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
SCHOOL NOTES.

All the schools OF the city are now
open.
The board Of education at a special
meeting Thursday elected John A. Scott
of Ellsworth, vice principal OF the Els
worth high school in place OF Harry +.
Walker, resigned. Mr.. Scott is a grad
uate of Ellsworth high school, class OF
30, and of Bowdoin, '9S.
The Bridge hill school was closed on
Monday, the building being used as a
polling place.
Miss Nenis NJ, White, of Columbia, has
been engaged to teach the intermediate
department of the Pine street school in
place of Miss Dormsn resigned. This
room did not open this week, owing to
the illness Of Miss w htc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
September 6, a. d. 1898.
Notice OF Assignee OF III. Appointm.n,.

At Ellsworth. in the county of Hancock and
a. d. 1895.
THE undersigned hereby gives notice OF
4 his appointment assignee of the
estate Of James X. Kelley, of fremont
IN said county of Hancock. insolyent debtor
who has been declared an insolvent upon his
own petition, by the court of insolvency for
said county OF Hancock.
BERTRAND f. CLARK, assignee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

The only slump in any large town in
the State was in Lewiston. We fear
that the Presidents commissioners
were too full of the Philippines and
Canada to look after the elections
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

Northeast gIagbog is we'll satisfied with
its summers business, and with the
prospect for next season, many cottages
hay ing been rnnted already.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

One Hancock county woman has her
Christmas presents all planned, and most
of them made. In a hurry, did you say?
Two months from now you may have
different opinion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

The reunion crop is harvested. Now
for "huskin's''.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
% EFT.

~-~~O~~~>N~SNON~NN -N~NON-o1~-o-N-N4o-
QUITE of six rooms-Second floor, with use
~ of stable. Directly opposite post Office
and town hall Suitable for office or dwelling.
Rent low. Apply to Mrs. b. A. DUNN. Blue
hill, Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

IJNHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
l. he has been duly appointed execu-
tor OF the last will and testament of Isaac
Mace, late of Aurora, in the coun-
ty of Hancock, deceased, and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately
ALBERT +. MACE.
September g. a Il 1893
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
WAR ECHOES.


MEN KILLED IN BATTLE.
The official records of the war depart
ment at Washington, as lar as competed,
show that there were twenty brec
officers and 23l enlisted men Of the army
Pei in all-killed in battle during the
war with Spain.
These casualties include all the lives
lost by the army in the battles in the
Philippines, rs welle ttaee - Cubs cui
Porto Rico.
MAINE BATTERIES TO REMAIN.
The order to muster the Maine batteries
out of service has been revoked. the
men desired To remain in the service.
PEACE CoNTfSsIONFRs
Senator George Gray, OF Delaware. has
been named as the fifth member of he
peace commission, in place of Judge
White, who declined to serve. This com
pletes the commissions which stands: Sec
rotary Day, Senators Davis, Frye and
Gray, and Hon. White!aw Reid.
AN INVESTIGATION.
In response to the popular clanor,
President Mckinley has de, I'D upon an
investigation OF the army administration,
particularly OF the commisssry, quarter
master and medical departments. The
investigation is to be made by civil
board, composed of men who have had
experience in military affairs, and who
Will command the full confidence of the
people.
INSURGENTS TROUBLESOME.
Reports from Manila September 10, say
that the situation as regards the insur-
gents there is acute, and conflict
between American and insurgent forces
Is imminent unless Aguinaldo recedes
from the position he has assumed.
The demands OF the insurgents are
joint occupation OF Manila, aud repre-
sentation on the board debating its
management. The Insurgents, who at
first asked independence, are now asking
for reward for the assistance given the
Americans. This is the first iutlmatfou
that they would accept anything less
than independence. and is construed by
some L mean that Agunaldo and other
lnsurgeut leaders only need 10 have the
palms 81 their hands warmed by good
American gold.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14

Bluehill fair next week. Amherst the
week sfteri
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-14
lrsal Notifies.

1928 ~~~>o1>~-o~O~o-o>o~
To all persons interested IN either of the es-
tates hereinafter named.
Al a court of insolvency held at Bluehin.
in and for the county of Hancock. on the
sixth day Of September, a. d. lsaS.
INHE following matters having been pre-
i scented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, it is hereby ordered that no
tice thereof be given to all persons interested,
by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Els
worth American, newspaper published at
Ellsworth, in said county, that they may APP
pear at court of insolvency to be held in
Ellsworth, on the fourth day of October
a. d. 1895, at eleven of the clock in the fore
noon, and be heard thereon if they see cause
In the case of Edgar A. Lewis and Harvey
d. Friend, of Bucksport. in said county, as
individuals and as members of the firm Of F.
A Lewis Il Co, insolvent debtors. Petitions
presented by said Edgar A. Lewis and said
Harvey ID. Friend, both as individuals and as
members of said firm, for a discharge from all
debts provable against their and its estate
under the insolvency laws of Maine.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of said court
A true copy of orig inal order OF court.
Attest;-CHAs. p. DoRR. Register.