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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10
Whisky Medicines.

The temperance press is emphasizing the dan
ger to the home In the use of s'medicines" which
are loaded with whisky or alcohol. In this re-
spect, as well as In the remarkable character of
their cures, DR.. Pierce's medicines differ from
other preparations. DIR. Pierces Golden Med
ical Discovery and "Favorite Prescription" con.
tain no alcohol. whisky or other intoxicant, and
are equally free from opium, cocaine and other
narcotics. Every family should have copy of
the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
sent absolutely free, on receipt of stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Send 81 one
cent stamps for the book In paper covers, or 81
stamps for cloth binding. Address DIR. r. W.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

"Your wife has liquid voice." re-
marked the visitor. 'Liquid?" repeated
Henpeck; sob, yes; never dries up"
Hampstead (sympat hetically) Moving
Thought you were entirely pleased with
the house you were living inI Meadow
brook (miserably) We'll, my wife has ac-
cnmulated SO many empty tin cracker
boxes, grape baskets and pickle bottles
that would come in handy, some day.
that we didn't have room in the last
housed
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A relic was shipped from Washing

A relic was shipped from Washing
ton to the Buffalo exposition, several
days ago, that will have more than a
passing interest for thousands of Wis
itors. Tt is an old shoe, eighteen
inches long and seven inches wide.
that was made by the father of Gen.
eral o. S. Grant, and was for several
years previous to the Civil war, a
part of the sign in front of the tan
merry of Grant & Perkins at Galena,
Ill,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

EdEtor--You narrative is too bald.
Author-very well: will introduce some
hair-raising incidents.
"What is the matter inside there? Ev-
erybody seems to be happy. This will
never do,r seid Mephistopheles to his
boss imp. "That new arrival keeps on
predicting cold wave," exclaimed the
boss imp. 81 knew we made mistake
when we admitted that weather man."
growled Mephistopheles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

Only fools answer questions before they
are asked.
He had been devoted to pretty girl
for some time when he read this advice to
young man: "Before marrying girl,
look her mother over" He did SO, with
the result that he married the mother.
Shall | charge up the amount our
treasurer skipped with to profit and loss?"
queried the bookkeeper iokingly. "No."
said the manager. "Put it down un-
der running expenses"
Holy souls love retirement; it will do
us good to be often left alone; and II we
have the art of improving solitude, we
shall find that we are never less alone than
when alone.--Mutthetc Henry.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

Secretary Gage will, as usual, re
main on duty all the summer, with
only an occasional days outing. He
is one of the few persons who prefer
to take their vacations when the
weather is not warm. Secretary
Hitchcock and his family are also in
Washington, and expect to remain
until about the first of August.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

"Misery loves company" The Bangor
men charged with violating the Green
Lake fish law by fishing at the lake before
the ice was entirely out, sent the fish and
game commissioners the names OF eleven
others who were fishing in the lake at the
same time. But it looks as IL the two
men who were the only ones lucky (?)
enough to catch any fish, would have to
test the law alone.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

President Mckinley announced, be-
fore leaving Washington, that he
would issue the proclamation declar-
ing free trade between the United
States and Porto Rico on and after
July 25, in accordance with a resolu
ton adopted by the Porto Rican legis-
lature, as soon as he gets an official
copy of that resolution.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

"You talk about posters and your ads. upon the
fence,
But they amt the kind o. mediums that appeals
to common sense;
You may talk about your dodgers, and your
circulars and such,
But calculate they don't assist an advertiser
much;
And especially in winter, when the snow is on
the ground,
wonder where your posters and your dodgers
can be found?
But within the coy homestead, when the parlor
stoves aglow,
The newspaper is read aloud to everyone we
know"
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legai Notices.
commissioners NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
HANCOCK ss.:-July 8, a. d. 1901.
"E, the undersigned, having been duly
w appointed by the Honorable o. p. Cum
ningham, Judge Of Probate within and for
said county, commissioners to receive and
decide upon the claims of the creditors of
william H. Walls, late OF Trenton. in said
county, deceased, whose estate has been rep
resented insolvent, hereby give public notice
agreeably. to the order of the said Judge of
,o0 s. .nas SIX mon.ns from :. ana aI.er June
present and prove their claims, and that we
Will attend to the duty assigned us at the Of
nee OF John B. Redman, in Ellsworth, in said
county, on Tuesday, July 30. a. d. 1901, and
tuesday, August 8, a. d. 1901, at 10 of the clock
IN the forenoon OF each Of said days
TRUMAN G. LORD, Icon.,.;..ia,
JOHN u. BRzsSAHAS, .
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Deer Isle says hay is not quite up to the
average of good years, but in most sec
lions of the county is far ahead of the
average
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

The managers of the Bar Harbor fair
have wisely attempted not to vie with the
big fairs of the State in cattle and agri-
cultural exhibits, but to turn their efforts
and premiums toward the dog and horse
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

The busy little community OF Hall
Quarry is again in gloom over an scci-
dental death-the killing of one boy by
another while playing with a revolver.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Winter Harbor is in the swim this yeal
with her new swimming pool.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

The pupils of school district No. in
the town of Waltham the last term have
a record to be proud of. OF the twenty
three enrolled, not one was absent day
during the term. This also reflects credit
on the teacher, Miss Isabel A. Jordan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

Representative Mudd, of Maryland,
thinks the republicans viii be able to
elect Senator Wellington's successor.
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lust.


HAPE-Between Andrew McFarland's stable
~ and Cards brook, following Hancock and
Pine streets, a black silk cape. Finder will be
rewarded by leaving same at Whiting Bros.
Mrs. w. F. HUrcHINes.
Lamoine, Me-, July 2, 1901.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10
The Weather of June.

Following is an abstract OF meteoro-
logical observations at the Maine agricul-
tural experiment station at Orono, DUR
ing the month of June:
Number of clear days.
Number of fair days. .........................7
Number Of cloudy days................. ...n
Total precipitation as water. .......17 70 inches
Average for same month for 80 years. s. IS inches
Temperature.
Average for the month ................ g. 50
Average for same month for 3, years $3.50. 50 s.
Highest. June 20, 81. 29........ ........ als
Highest for same month for 80 years.. .93 So
Lowest June H. ...................... .3s'
Lowest for same month for SO years.. 81. q
Average of warmest day. $500. .79'
Average of coolest ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5l'
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% lrt.

-~~~~O~~~S~>~~~~N~N~ ONNINON~OSO.NOSN.
-Rooms-irst floor and basement
- in Masonic block on State street, until
recently occupied by the Hancock County
Publishing Co. Inquire Of JOHN b. REDMAN,
agent, in same building.
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Tur Sale.

t1r Salf.
.~----N~-~~--~N~N~~N
CAFES AND SHOW CASES-Three safes
- and two show cases. Apply to GEORGE
A. PARcHER.
LNNGINE-A 7la Horse Power gasolene en-
~ CINE Can be seen running in my shop
daily. ISAAC l.. HoDGKINs. Ellsworth Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

Ladies' and Gents clothing altered
to the latest styles. All kinds of gar
ments cleaned, pressed and repaired
Goods called for and delivered free of
charge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-10

September tour to Europe, 40 days,
s245. All expenses paid.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
FoRTY.Two GO Gown WITH SHIP
Further Particulars of Islander Steam-
ship Disaster.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 20.-Victorians
are waiting patiently for an official
list of those who lost their lives in the
disaster which overlook the steamer
Islander, fer although the list of dead
has been reduced to AZ, according to
reports which reached this city today,
there are still a number OF names
which have not been received here.
The day has been given to discussion
of the accident. 1t is said by some
that it is quite possible that the steam
er struck on ragged reef which runs
out from Tantallon Point, as few ice
bergs are about in that part of the
sound. they mostly finding their way
out by the Taku arm. But 1t must be
remembered that for every two feet of
ice above water there are seven feet
under water and it is possible for a
navigator not to see one. All admit
that by the time Captain Foote reached
the bridge 1t was too late. to beach the
vessel; in fact, it was impossible, as
the propeller was out of the water.
The crew, according to the evidence.
acted splendidly and left the boats to
the passengers, they themselves being
ShtlSIitu WIN pittSS VI WTcckdSe 10
cling to until picked up by the boats
Captain Foote did not jump from the
raft, but was thrown off it when it cap
sized. and he went down. as he could
not swim a stroke. Some OF the pas
sengers acted most inhumanly cutting
the ropes ms soon as they got into the
boats I'D pushing off from the
steamer. The chief criticism as to
the operation Of the steamer is that
she should have been slowed down as
soon as it was found that she was
running into ice.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
Fires are Out at eayview.

Milwaukee, Aug. 19.-EverythinS is
quiet at Bayview. The majority of
the strikers remained at their homes
yesterday, but some of them gathered
in little knots on the streets and dis
cussed the strike. The fires att the
Bayview plant have been put out with
the exception of the blast furnaces, the
output Of which is not operated in this
city. 1t is said 400 men are employed
in the blast furnaces. Some of the
leaders at Bayview hope for COM
promise between the United States
Steel corporation and the Amalga-
mated association within the next two
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
TWO RESCUED FROM TUNNEL
Taken to Hospital Alive After Being
Entombed Five Cays

Cleveland. Aug. 20.-Adam Kest and
Joseph Eugine, two of the workmen
who were trapped in the waterworks
tunnel 200 feet below the surface of
Lake Erie by the burning of crib No.
last Wednesday morning. were res
cued from their dangerous position
late yesterday afternoon ana are now
lying semi-conscious at the Huron
street hospital, where. VITA careful
nursing. the physicians say. Ihcy viii
soon recover their former strength.
Shut off from the upper world. the
men knew nothing Of the catastrophe
that killed many of their comrades
and imprisoned thom. They knew
that something had severed their CON
nectlon with the crib. They knew
that beyond tho air lock behind
which they had taken refuge the air
was too foul to breathe. Each day
they expected their comrades to como
down the tunnel and rescue them.
When their signal for help. tapped
on the aidpipe, was at last answered
from the crib. Kcst and Engine were
preparing TO eat raw mule meat.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
SINKS WITH MANY.
ALASKAN PASSENGER STEAMER
CRASHES INTO ICEBERG.
Number cf Dcaa il vcrlouoly Es.i-
mated at From ta to 7o-survlvors
Say oftic RS Had Been E'ia.dnc
tiesvily--nctails of Dicecter,

Port Tcwagend, Wash, Aug. 2o.--1n1
steamer Queen has just arrived fro-l
tie north, bringing news oil an appa.-
ling disaster en- the Pacific coast The
steamer Islander, sailing from skaS-
way on Aug. IA, when nearing the
southwest end of Douglass island at
Q a. m. Aug. 2, struck a floating ice
berg and in less than 20 minutes went
to the bottom of the channel, carrying
men, women and children to waterJ
graves. The Islander had $50 passen-
gers and all we're in bed wnen the YES
sci struck. The shock was SO severe
that many were thrown from their
berths and the widest excitement pre-
vailed. Word was soon passed that
the vessel was doomed and general
many jumping overheard and attempt
ing to swim to the shore, the distance
being short. In the scramble to get
into the boats many were hurled head
long into the chilly water, which, ac-
cording to passengers arriving from
the scene, seemed alive with human
beings. Before all the passengers
had left the vessel she gave lunge
and went down. bow first. 1t is known
that 67 lives were lost. 1t will be some
time before their names can be def
nitely learned, as the purser lost his
passenger list.
Among the passengers lost on the
Islander were: Mrs. Ross, wife of
the governor of the Yukon territory.
her child and niece; DR.. John Duncan.
of this city; f. Mills, Victoria; Mrs. ].
C. Henderson, Victoria; W. H. Keat-
ing and two sons, Los Angeles; ]. V.
Douglas. Vancouver: Mrs. Phillips and
child, Seattle; Mr.. Fall, Victoria; Mrs.
Nicholson. wife of Captain Nicholson;
Mrs. j. w. Smith, Vancouver: ]. i.
Blethen. Vancouver; Mrs. J. L. Will
con. Seattle.
The members of the crew lost are:
Captain Foote. George Allan. third en-
sineer: Horace Smith, second stew
ard; S. ]. Pitts, cook; Buck iIoode-
and Burke, oilers; A. Kendall, night
saloon watchman; Joe Bard. second
pantryman: G. Miller. barber: N. Law
and NJ. p. Jock, porters; Moran and
Hugh Porter. coal passers; NJ. Folk,
saloon waiter.
There was s2750O0 in gold on the
steamer 100000 of which was carried
by passengers. H. II. Hart. who has
spent 16 years in the Klondike. lost
$4,000 in dust. Some say that Cap
tain Foote reached a raft, but when
he saw the extent OF the disaster.
jumped overheard.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
FOUR FIREMEN KILLED.
Burning Oil Tank Expodes at Philadei-
phia-Property Less Half a Miliio,,.

Burning Oil Tank Explodes at Phiiadei-
phia-Property Less Half Million.
Philadelphia. Aug. 20.-While a
large force of firemen were endeayor-
ing to check the fire in a nest of burn
ing oil tanks at the Atlantic Oil Re
fning company's plant at Point Breeze
in the southwestern section of the city
early this morning. an immense tank
OF benzire suddenly exploded. Many
of the firenen were in close proximity
to the tank and fell victims to The
blazing oil and flying pieces OF iron.
Four were killed and many were badly
burned before they could be rescued
by their more fortunate companions.
A general call was telegraphed Tor aI,-
balances and the injured were hurried
to the hospitals in the lower end of
the city.
The dead firemen were horribly
burned and their bodies so badly mt
tilated that they We're hardly recogniz-
able when brought to the morguc.
Some of the injured will die
Ten or IL tanks of benzire and pc
troleum have already been destroyed
and the fire is not yet checked. The
loss will reach probably 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
PRESTON AND WIFE SAVED.
Omaha Couple Rescued From Sunkcn
Steamer Islander.

Seattle, Aug. 20.-L. S. RoDe. one OF
the passengers on the ill-fated island
er. wrecked off Douglass island. re-
turned with one of the most intelligent
accounts of the terrible disaster.
While he would not consent to he
quoted on this branch OF the subject.
his demeanor Enthusiastically indicated
that he believes the officers of the
Islander were derelict in their duty.
Indeed. the charge is more or less free
ly made by the survivors that the ofF.
GERS of the vessel had been drinking
heavily. The vessel. too. had more
than the law requires. Robe declares
that there were 81 persons on board.
including the crew. There arc 1i3 sur.
vivors. and he argues that GS must
have been drowned.
Walter q. Preston and wife of Oma-
ha. who were reported among the lost.
arrived safely in Seattle yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
ce.scEuo Aoro 10 HIS LAuaELs
Distances the Abbot In Second Heat
Of Their Match.

Ao1 York, Aug. 1G.-Tlc tro-ting iu-
tcres,s cf the Empire City nave not
received such boom in a quarter or
a century as was developed yas.ercay
st the Brighton Beach track, wnen
under the auspices OF the Nev York
Trotting association tho oaampion
stallion ara chaTpicn geldins. Cres-
ceus and Tho Abbot, came together
for purse OF $4,000 The Abbor.
with his record of 2:c3 * CT last seq
sea, and Cresceus, with MS mark OF
2:02 IA, made at Columbus, were TO
decide the question oil wnicA Was the
one to go down in history as the fast
est trotting horse now liviRs.
There was larger crowd present
than ever seen ca a New York trotting
track. 1t was about $50 o'oIock when
the drivers. Ketcham and Geers, ap-
peared before the grand stand and OBJ
tained their pocitionS for q start by
the flip of q coin. Luck was with the
driver of Cresceus. as he secured the
pole. When a little later the horses
came from the paddock. taey were
wildly cheered and they looked fit ior
the work before them. Each was
uiINth up uOWu tUe SCTGICn n
warming up and when they reached
the starter. Cresceus was slightly in
the lead and they were called back
The next time down. however. they
were nose and nose. Then Cresceus
rushed to the front and had q lead OF
a length, which he held to the quar-
ter, making that mark in 80 "a. This
lead The Abbot had slightly reduced
at the half. which was reached in
1:O1 Ia. and he was a very close scc-
ond at the three-QuarteT pole in
1882 IA.
The vast crowd realized that a
worlds record was about to be mi de
and cheered wildly. Coming down The
stretch it was battle royal. with The
Abbot very close up. but Cresceus.
with his bulldog grit, kept on with
nostrils extended and Just managed to
beat his opponent by half length
in 2:03 IA. the worlds trotting record
in race. In the second heat The Alb
bot had not travelled 100 yards before
he made disastrous break and before
he could recover his gait Cresccus
was in front. The Abbot, once settled.
made a grand effort to overtake his Op-
ponent. but the son of Robert Nc
Gregor was out for victory and kept
on doing the mile in 2:06 Ia. with
The Abbot back of the flag
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
BLAST KILLS AND MAINS.
Molten Metal ExpIodes In Steel Plant
at YOUNGSTOWN,

Youngstown. o., Aug. I9.-An explo-
sion of ten tons of molten metal in
the blast furnace department at the
Ohio plant of the National Steel com
pany resulted in the death of three
worltmen and in the injury of IL
others.
The dead: Richard Richards. Joseph
Bugos. John Crinkshank.
The injured: Steven Stahma. Mich
ael O'Brien, Andrew Kahut. Joseph
Dymenko. John Stefan. Andrew Bur
CESS, Andrew Magyar, George Jakuez,
George Puvlik, George J. Wanizak
AT least six of the injured are not
expected to live.
The machinery which controlled the
laile containing the molten mass
broke and allowed the metal to drop
in vat containing water.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
SIX ARE DROWN ED.
Loee of Life Be,ow New Orleans Leso
Than Expected.


New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE storm
has passed and seems to have done
no great damage anywhere except
along the river below the city, six
fatalities occurring near the rivers
mouth. In the city the only injury
was to the lakeside resorts and to the
section flooded by the break in canal
bank, which was closed before morn
ing. Rice and orange farms on the
lower coast were severely injured.
The inhabitants there believe that
they were struck by tidal wave. COM
bined with cyclone. The lives lost
were half mile above quarantine.
A large house was overturned with
Is people in it and Mrs. Rosa Walker.
her 10-year-old daughter Ida Walker,
Miss Birdie Golden and Miss Ella Cob
den were drowned. The crew of the
tugboat Biloxi sought refuge a few
hundred yards away and two of the
sailors, Blaine Davidson and Peter
Yea. were drowned and the boat lost.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-22
STEEL TRUST GAINS
OPENS MILLS AT McNEssEN WITH
STRIKE BREAKERS.
Sestoration CT TWO Other Properties
Crippled by Strike-Amaigama
Officials Say Skilsd Men are Not at
Work-Ereak ct Chicago.

Pittsburg, Aug. 2O.-The United
States Steel corporation made a series
OF gains yesterday in the restoration
of properties crippled by the strike of
i the Amalgamated association and it's
sympathizers. The steel mills at
Monessen, after long period OF mac
tivity, were partly put in motion by
strike breakers gathered in some of
the southern states; two more mills
q the Painter plant were also started
up, and another mill at the Clark prop
erty was operated for the first time.
There was some disorder in the streets
of Monessen during the day, but the
local police never lost control of the
demonstrative crowds and there was
no serious trouble. The reopening of
the Monessen mill is believed to be
the first of a series of aggressive
moves on the part of the steel corpor-
alton. Preparations are known to be
in progress for reopening the Star tin
mills in this city and for increasing the
force at the Lindsay & McCutcheon
mills, and it is thought to be only a
matter of time before tne strongholds
of the strikers, like Newcastle, Nc
keesport, Wheeling, Bellaire and
Mingo Junction, will be invaded. the
strikers deny that any real progress
has been made at either Monessen or
Painters, and say that they are not to
be frightened by the burning of lot
of coal and the mere operation of ma
chinery. They say that skilled men
hp cfJ Nf hoi
ranks and that none OF their men are
deserting, despite claims to the con-
trary. The managers OF the Painter
mills claim part of their two new
crews is made up of old employees who
have come back to work.
The greatest fight in this district is
for mastery at the Duquesne mills of
the Carnegie company. Both sides
are working secretly, the Amalgamat-
ed association to extend it's organ:Za-
tion and strength among the work
ers, and the steel company to block
any plan to get the men out. Neither
side has shown it's strength yet and it
is impossible to get any line on the
ultimate result.
The men of the Pennsylvania works
OF the National Tube company in this
city joined the strikers last night and
it is expected that the force in the
Frankstown plant will follow them
today. About 600 men left the Penn
sylvania works and it is almost GER
tain that all of the remaining 600 will
join in the movement and completely
tie up the property. There are about
500 men in the Frankstown plant and
the total number OF men added to the
army of strikers by this movement
will be about 1,S00.
1t is reported that portion of the
Second brigade of the National guard of
this state, now in camp at Somerset,
will be kept under arms and at the
camp for some time in order to be
ready to answer an emergency call for
strike duty. No confirmation of the
| story can be obtained from the officers
of the guard or any of the state Off
| cials. 1t is not credited here. A num-
ber of anonymous letters, evidently
the work of some labor crank. have
been written to officers of the guard.