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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
FAyoRs ONLY ONE TERM.

Ex-President Grover Cleveland in
an interview has recently given ex-
preston concerning the length OF the
presidential term that will strike the
public mind with much force. He
says:
"Thoughtiul citizens will more and
more appreciate the objection urged
against the present indirect and cum
bersome mode of electing their presi-
dents. The circumstances in which
this plan originated, if ever OF controll-
ing importance, ought no longer to ex-
cuse such battling confusion. OF ideas
as grows out of the proposition that in
a popular government the peoples
chief officer and their most direct rep
resentative may be made the recipient
OF their trust and the depository OF
their power in fragrant opposition to
the declared popular will.
"Strong arguments are from time to
time urged in favor of change in the
tenure of the presidential Office. These
should challenge serious attention. to
the end that the present constitutional
limit may be removed, anda more rea-
sonable and useful one substituted.
There has been continual increase in
federal legislation OF a peremptoly
character and related to the immediate
and routine necessities of the country !;
and so it has come to pass that OF the
tour sessions of congress held during
presidential term, two are 50 brief as
to scarcely permit the passage Of nee
essary appropriation bills, while OF
the others one occurs when the presi-
dent is usually strange in his new Of
fee and burdened with opportunities
and labors inseparable from change
of administration, and the remaining
one encounters during its continuance
the interruptions. t'midlty and de-
moralization of presidential and con-
igressional canvass. these conditions
suggest the scant opportunity allowed
for the initiation and adoption OF new
and important remedial legislation
during single presidential term.
another argument OF considerable
weight in favor of the change is base6
uron the complaint that the business
land other important interests of oul
people are now too frequently disturb
ed and disquieted by the turmoil ant
heat of a presidential election.
at is not amlss to add that sub
ure would pave the way for establish
ling the ineliglbility of an ircumben
to succeed himself-which has Ion!
found favor with large class of GU
people as 4 consumm alton much to b
+ desired.
"Thus American citizens in til
Twentieth csntury will be charged witt
, / TIE duty of securing for themselves th
, actual subtance OF popular rules b
establishing a more direct mode G
| electlng tbs peoples chief executive II
strict accordance with tie people
, will, aud by so extending the tenure {
, his office, as to enable him TO bette
serve his countrymen and NOR
, thoroughly protect and defend ali tbei
{ interests.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
Notice..
State OF North Carolina,
Halifax County,
In the Superior Court.
Mile johnson
VS.
Andrew johnson

ADUTCW JOHNSON
To the defendant Andrew johnson
You will take notice that an action
entitled Mlllle johnson VS. Andrew
johnson has been commenced against
you in said Court. The purpose CT the
action is to obtain an absolute divorce
from You on account OF your having
abandoned the plaintiff without cause
prior to the first DAY Of January, 1899,
and living separate and apart from her
for more than one year prior 10 that
date, and you are required to be and
appear at the next term OF the Superb
or Court to be held fer said county ut
the Court House in Halifax and answer
or demur to the complaint which has
been filed in this action within the
time required by law, and let the de-
PENDANT take notice that if he fails to
answer or demur to the complaint
within tho time required by law, tho
plaintiff will apply to The Court Tor the
relief asked in the complaint. This
Dec. 14th, 1900.
STERLING M. GARY,
Clerk Superior Court.
1906
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matIsrl. come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
Zat'lII<l 81 l.Yi1!l!lz

Pepsin preparations often fail to re-
lieve indigestion because they can d.
gest only albuminous foods. There
is one preparation that digests all class
es Of food, and that is kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure. It cures the worst cases OF
indigestion and gives instant rcliei, Tor
1t digests what you eat. E. T. White
head and Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03

The merited reputation for curing
piles, sores and skin diseases acquired
by DeWitt's W1tcn Hazel Sa|ve, has
led to the making worthless counter
feits Be sure tn get only DsWlt,'s
Salye. L T. Whitehead & Co..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03

Such little pills as DeWltt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken, and
they are wonderfully effective in clean
sing the liver and bowels. E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
Oyer-NOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
Lumber For Sale!

I have on hand:
100000 it. No. 4 Flooring.
100000 it. A Narrow Edge Box
and Culls.
$4,000 #. Cypress Boards.
$4,000 It. Box strips.
$4,000 TT. No. 8 Ceiling.
Car Load No. 2 Ceiling.
Car Load No. 4 Flooring.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03

Parties wishing to buy please come
quickly, as l am going to sell, and
that cheaply.
1-3tf s. +. DUNN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03

Tho One Day Gold Cure.
Ker1nott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine foi
cold in the head ard sore tnzoas. Children take
,e-1. like candy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-03
Men Over s. Years Old
Don't Need Exercise.

golf or tennis only puts greater strain
upon his system. If he says he needs
fresh air, oxygen, he can get it in bis
Office, If the latter be properly ventilat.
ed. He doesn't needtto exercise to
breathe fresh air.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
Wonders of wireless Te,eersphy

A practical illustration of the wonders
of wireless teIegrsphy was given by the
Cunard line steamships "Eutruria' and
"Um bria" on the Atlantic. Long before
either ship sighted the other their COM
manders were conversing by the Mar
conf wireless system. The position OF
each ship was known to the other hours
before their main trucks showed above
the horizon.
TIE "Eutruria" left Liverpool on Dec. Z,
the same day the "Umbria" steamed out
OF New York. They were 1880 miles
eest mort beast of Sandy Hook when they
passed each other. Five hours before
hat, or when they we're fully 100 miles
apart, the receiver OF lie "Eutruris" be-
gan to click wsrning'y. The operator re-
piled, and then the word "Umbria' was
slowly spelled out ON the "Eutruris'sn in
strument. Then followed the "Umbria's''
location. The "Eutruria" replied, giving
her location, which showed her to be fully
100 miles away from he OF her vessel.
Tue "Umbria" sent her 1umber OF pas
sengers, the fact that sli was well and all
the latest news from New York. The
''Eutruria" sent word OF the burning OF
the great Liverpool exchange quadrangle
which occurred on Dee. 6, while the
"Eutruris" was lying in the Mersey.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
FORMER ElIswor,b Man Dead.


Capt. Llewellyn Foster Murch, native
OF Ellsworth, died at Andover, Mass, Fri
day, Nov. %, aged fifty four years, six
months.
Cspt. Murch was born in Ellsworth. At
the age OF seventeen years he went to sea,
and for the following thirty years OF his
life he was engaged In the coasting trade.
In 1891 be moved to Andoser. Mass, where
he has since resided. He was a member
of the Andover lodge of Odd Fellows, and
OF Esoieric lodge, f. and A NJ, Ellsworth.
He leaves widow, five sisters, Mrs 5.
A. Pomeroy. Mrs. o w. Vennard and
Mrs. Lewis B3dwell, OF Andover, Mass,
Mrs. Riley Hall, of Rockland. aud Mrs.
II. b. Nichols, OF North Wilmington,
Mass, three brothers, Davenport Murch,
OF Ellsworth, Frank e. Murch, OF Los
Angeles, Cal, and e. w. Murch, of West
boro, Mass.
The funeral was held from his late home,
conducted by Rev. Edwin Smith. A dele
CATION of Odd Fellows acted as pail
bearers. The Odd Fellows funersI service
which was used, was very impressive The
floral offerings were protuse and beautiful
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
Hotel Bluff. to be Enlarged.

A meeting OF the corporation owning
The Bluffs hotel at Mt. Desert Ferry. is ia
be held soon. Among the men interested
in this property are Senator Hale, DR.. A.
G. Hagerthy and E. II. Greedy, OF Ellis
worth, and Tbomss Moran, of Bar Har Dor.
Proposed addition to the hotel for
which several plans have been prepared
will be discussed. The Bluffs has had
several good seasons.
II seems probable TIN the addition will
consist of thirty chsmbers and fifteen
baths, and that it will be placed at the
west of the structure. One OF the atirae-
tions OF The b uns IL that from every
room an exceltant view OF the water csn
be obtained This feature will aisc hold
With most Of the new rooms
landlord Cuddy has received many
applications for smother Summer, and he
believes that he you'd have no trouble in
filling house twice the size OF The pres
emf structure.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

pine Islands,. In explanation OF the
provisions of the bill and necessity OF
its passage, Chairman Payne said the
United States has found itself con-
fronted with the necessity of making
extensive public improvements in the
Philippine islands; that schools have
been established, roads built and re
paired and large amount of work in
improving the harbor OF Manila has
been already performed; that the
continuance of such public improve
ments will be necessary for an in
definite period, that the treasury de-
partment has been collecting the
duties scheduled in the Dingley tariff
bill on goods imported from the Phil
ippines, and that the Taft commission
has carefully prepared tariff bill for
the islands calculated to afford the
needed revenue. By decision of the
supreme court, the duties provided
for by the measures mentioned could
no longer be collected and, therefore,
the present bill became necessity to
the continued administration of the
affairs of the islands. The bill pro-
vides for the collection of the same
duties as were formerly collected I'M
der the DingIey and Taft commission
bills, and converts all duties collected
on Philippine goods imported into the
United States into the Philippine
treasury. 1t permits foreign vessels
to engage in commerce between the
Philippines and the United States on
payment of the same tonnage dues as
are paid by vessels entering the United
States from foreign countries, and it
further provides for a drawback of SO
per cent. on imported goods manu-
featured in the United States and
shipped to the Philippines.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Senator Frye has made public an
explanation of his ship subsidy bill,
After stating that he believes that his
former bill was the best that could be
framed, the senator says that he has
made some notifications in order to
meet he objections which were raised
again the former measure. He as
serts the necessity of the provisions
of the bill 10 order to establish regu-
lar steamship lines between this coun-
try and foreign ports, which alone can
establish regular trade, ar impossible
accomplishment for tramp vessels.
He further submits that the bill
passed in 1891 has not resulted in the
establishment of any regular line with
the exception of the American line,
to which it was necessary to make
concessions not provided for in the
bill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
Postmaster General Charles Emory

Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith has rendered his resignation,
to take effect next month. He will
be succeeded by Henry @. Payne, of
Wisconsin. The change in the csbi-
net was formally announced at Tues
days session of the cabinet. All of
the members of the cabinet expressed
their profound regret, and the Presi-
dent paid very impressive tribute to
the services and personality of the
retiring member of his official family.
He said that he had sought to per-
suade Mr.. Smith to alter his deter
mination and to remain in the cab
met, but without success. Mr.. Smith
will resume editorial control of his
newspaper, the Philadelphia Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, AZ a they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Ia only one
way to cure deafn as and that is by eonsfitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition of The mucous lining of the
Eussacnlan Tube When this tube Is innsmed
you have rumhlipg sound or imperfect hear,
ing, and when Il IL entirely closed. deafness is
the result, ana unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this lube restored to Its normal
condition, hearing will be destroy ed forever
nine cases out Of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an infiamed condition of
the mucous surftces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of deafness caused by catarrhl that can.
not be cured BY halle Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
r. CHENEY s Co. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
Almost 100 Years Old.

On Dec 10 Mrs. Paulina Robertson Joy
died at Sebec, at the advanced age of
niDety-seven years and nine months.
Mrs. Joy was born In Ellsworth In 1904,
where she was married to her first hus-
band, Thomas Mccoy, who died in 1929
She was married TO her second husband,
John Green Joy, in 1880. They moved to
Sebec In 1884. They were among the first
settlers OF Ellsworth.
Mrs. Joy had enjoyed good health
throughout her long life, and In the last
few years was able to do her work, but
during the last year her eyesight failed,
and she was unable to read, deprivation
which was very hard for her to bear.
She was noted for her kindness. iiherslity
and social qualities. II. l.. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

The suggestion that hunters from
cut Of the State be required to pay a
license is being discussed by the Maine
kportsmen's association, and ii looks
now as il legislation to that end
would be considered at the next ses-
sion of the legislature. General Far
rington, of the sportsmen's association,
said recently: ssThere has been a
great change in sentiment on this sub
ject in the past few years. Four years
ago was opposed to it, not because
wished TO hunt deer or moose myself,
but because then felt that the inn
position of license fee would be the
means OF so reducing the number of
sportsmen coming into the State as to
work injury to the transportation
companies, to the hotels and to the
sporting camps and guides. I have
changed my mind. The change has
been caused by the fact that, to-day,
there are hundreds of Maine citizens
who go Into the woods hunting big
game, whereas ten years ago there
were hardly dozens. The State owes
something to its own people. II per-
sons come from abroad bringing sup
plies with them, coming here over
foreign railroads, leaving no money
IN the State and going-away with hum
dreds OF deer in their possession, as
Is known to be a fact, there is no rea-
son why the State should not step in
and insist that those people contribute
something toward preserving the
game OF the State.S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Both houses of Congress have
worked with unusual energy during
the past week, and as a result there
will be some important legislation
enacted before the Christmas recess,
which will begin Dec. 10. In the SEN
ate large amount of time has been
devoted to the discussion of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty which has finally
been ratified.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Bucks Harbor people have seen the sea
serpent, or something much resembling it,
according to our South Brooksville corre-
spondent. IL lie described as about six
teen feet long, as large around as a barrel,
four fins on its back, a round head and
picked tail. One man fired rife bail
into the fieshy part OF Its neck, when the
monster sank, to appear no more. Our
correspondent takes the precaution to
add; ''rhis is no fish story, as those
who saw II are all sober, reliable men,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
MachIas schooner Given Up.

1t is four weeks since the Maehias
schooner ELLA Brown, from Perth Am
boy for Camden with coal. was last heard
from. The crew, with the exception of
the cook, were from Jonesport. all I'M
married except Capt. Pea body. who has a
young wife and two children. The vessel
registered 156 tons net, aud was built at
East Machias in 1863
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

1t Is reported that the whole of the John
@. Moore interest at Birthstone Neck,
which, as is well known, covers about
the whole property, is to be sold to syn
dictate OF New York men who, 1t is said,
propose to develop the property on much
broader lines than heretofore. Mr.. Grob,
the proprietor OF Grindstone inn, is one
OF - syndicate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Mrs. Hannah B. Young, of Surry, will
be ninety five years OF age next month.
Her father, James Young, was soldier
killed on board privateer. Ia spite of
her age she is apparently in good health.
Her hearing is as good as in her younger
days, aud she can read the inest print
without glasses.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
A Helpless Child.

A weak and puny child is handicapped In the
battle az life. IL Is isolated from The healthy
enJoy mehts OF its fellow beings IL cannot par.
take either OF their play their sturdy work
aud pr6gress In the world; It's whole life Is EN-.
Filtered by incapacity and weakness.
Any woman who expects 10 become a mother
ought TO know what Dr. flerce's fayorite Pre-
scription will do both for her own health and
safely during her time of trial, and also to In
sure her In bequeathing fair measure Of health
aud strength 10 the prospective little one.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1901.

The Senate committee aon isthmian
canals has reported favorably on SEN
ator Morgan's bill providing for the
construction of the Nicaraguan canal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

WYE wish to express our heartfelt appre-
w citation TO neighbors and friends for
kindness and sympathy in the illness and
death of our son, Norman q. Golding, and
especially to DR.. Lewis HoogkiDs for his
faithful attendance, and to Pomona grange,
of Hancock. for beautiful tribute.
S. G. GoLDfN6.
ALICE d. GoLDISG.
Hancock Dec IA, 1901.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Summer is still trying to do business
over at North Castine. On Wednesday,
c. il, @. NJ. Leach picked three full
blown buttercups near his home.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

II IA Citizen of fremont" who
sends us communication will send us
his name, We will give the matter con-
sheraton No well-conducted news
paper prints anonymous communica-
fions
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
M'KiNLEy MEMORIAL.

Contributions to the Fund from Han
cock County Towns.
Contributions to the Mckinley me-
mortal fund so far reported by DIR. R. l..
Grindle, OF Mt. Desert, the Hancock
county member OF the State committee,
are as follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
spaiag Notifies.
srocKHoLDERs' MEETING.

The first NstIonsl Bank of Ellsworth.
rINHE annual meeting of the stockholdt RS
Il OF the First National Bank of Ellsworth,
viii be held at their banking rooms In Ellis
worth. Maine. on Tuesday, the 18th day Of
January. a. q. 1902. at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon for the following purposes:
lst, To elect board Of directors for the
ensuing year.
I'd. TO act upon such other business as may
come before sad meetiny.
HeNKY w. CusHMAs,
Cashier.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Bar Hsrbor expects to have its $4,000
swimming pool completed in time for
next season. Nearly two-thirds OF the
required fund has already been subscribed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
No Con

Postmasters and others in whose hands
subscription papers remain are requested
to report to DIR. Grindle as soon as possi-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

On Friday the ways and means
committee reported IA bill to provide
revenue temporarily for the Philip
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

Educate Your bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
Toe CSC nc G fail. druggists refund money
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
IsIesboro Sea Captain Dead.

Capt. Thomas r. Williams, OF Islesboro,
a master mariner, is dead at the age OF
eighty-four years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

CEALED proposals. in duplicate, endorsed
- proposals for Barn. at U. 5. Naval Coal
Depot, Frenchman's Bay, East Lamofne,
Maines, will be received at the Office OF the
Inspector, U. S. Naval Coal Depot. French
mans Bay. East Lamoine, Maine, until
o'clock p m, on Wednesday, January !, 1902
and publicly opened Immediately thereafter
Specifications and plans, also blank forms Of
proposals, can be obtained by addressing the
Inspector. u. s. Naval Coal Depot, East La
moline, Maine. Bidders are expected 10 visit
the depot and make any examination OF the
site deemed necessary.
Dece nlber :, 1891.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

In communication to THE AMERICAN
printed this week, N. v. Tibbetts, of
Washington, ID. c., a summer resident
OF Brooklin, makes plea for shade trees
along country roads. The suggestions OF
MIR. Tibbetts are worth earnest consid-
GRAFTON by Hancock county farmers.
Shade trees along country roads are not
only a matter OF beauty and comfort, but
there is a purely utilitarisn side to the
question. Every town in Hancock county
spends each winter a considerable sum
for breaking out snow blocked roads.
There is no better preventive for snow
driited roads than trees and shrubbery
along the highways. Already this year
the city OF Ellsworth three times has had
to break ont the road between the ty
aud Woodb ine cemetery, where the wind
bss q broad sweep across the fields, and
even in a light snow storm, fills in the
cut through which the road runs. At a
recent meeting OF the aldermen the sug-
gestioa was made that the city build a
fence some distance back from the road
to prevent the snow drifting In.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18
20 lr..

ST0RE-Rooms--frs floor and basement
- in Masonic block on State street, until
recently occupied by the Hancock County
Publishing Co inquire of JonN b. REDMAS,
agent in the same building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

The cable from Bremen, Germany.
brought pleasant news to Bucksport last
Wednesday in the announcement that the
crew OF the Bueksport schooner "W. Il.
Gard" had been landed there by the Ger
man steamer frankfurt, from Baiti-
more. The rescued people are Capt.
Franklin Lowell, of Bucksport, his wife
and niece, and two seamep. The "W. H.
Card" sailed from Bangor, Nov. /, for
Wsrehsm, Mass. She was blown off, and
the crew was taken off by the frankfurt"
In mid-ocean.