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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
NEW INDUSTRY
A CONTRACT WHICH MAY MEAN
MUCH TO CITY.
WE WILL MAKE A MILLION HARD
WOOD SLAVES FOR THE STAND
ARD OIL COMPANY.

Charles w. Pierce, superintendent of
the steam saw mill at EIlswortb b. Falls, has
just closed contract which may mean
much for the future of Ellsworth.
To put the whole matter in a nutshell,
MIR. Pierce has received an experimental
order from the Standard OIL Co.. for l.
900 900 beech slaves and 10000 beech
headings II this wood proves satIsfac-
tory, as there Is every reason to believe,
larger orders may be expected to follow,
and the development OF the hardwood In
dustry OF Ellsworth will be assured.
Mr. Pierce has been working hard to-
ward this end for he past two yesrs, In
fact, ever since he returned to Ellsworth
and took hold OF the hardwood business.
He de.erves great credit for having finally
secured contract which will give Els
worth an opportunity to show what she
can do in the hardwood line. The con-
tract, as reported above. waslolosed by Mr.,
Pierce at meeting with a representative
OF the Standard Oil Co. In Boston last
week.
The hardwood slaves and headings on
this order will be manufactured at the
Hooper mill on Branch pond. The lum-
Der will be cut on the shores OF this pond,
and hauled to the mill direct. 1t will be
necessary TO install at the mill new and
heavier staye machines for this special
class of work.
The reason the slaves could not be sawed
out at the steam mill at the head OF the
falls Is that no hardwood was cut on
Union river last summer. IL other con-
tracts follow the first experimental order,
the lumber will be cut up river and driven
to the ste am mill, as has already been
demonstrated can be successfully done.
The steam mill will not be idle this
winter, however. Mr.. Pierce Is buying
stock for spool bars, and will get out
about $4,000 by next spring. He has just
closed contract for that number.
There Is every reason to hope that next
summer and winter will see extensive
operations In hardwood lumber and man
ufacture on Union river.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
MARINE LIST.


BosToN--Ar Dec 90 banks Allanwilde, Ro-
sario; arlington. Ponce; sch Hattie Collins,
Stunington
AR Dec %. schs Helena, Turks Island; J A
Webster. Vinalhaven.
HYAsNIs-Ar Dec is, schs II II Chamberlain,
South Amhoy for Boston; I II Lawrence, New
NEWPORT NEws-Ar Dec 10, sch Geo W
Wells, Boston
NEW YoKK-sId Dec 10, schs Glepdy Burke.
stanwood, wareham, Mass; Marshall Perrin,
Sid Dec ls, sch Mary Augusta. Philadelphia
for Boston
N for Philadelphia
Sid Dec Is, sch Alcyone. Port johnson for
Northeast Harbor
AR Dec 81. sch Mary C Stuart, Richards,
Shulee. s; r 7 Rundlett, Fountain, Hartford;
+ r 'tuird. Gardiner for Philadelphia.
PoRTLAND-Ar Dec 20. schs Catherine, Spill
lane, Bangor for Beverly; John Bracewell
Stoningion for New York
Ar Dec Is, sch Myronus, Bluehill for Wv
York
PROFESSIONALISM Dec 81, sch H NJ Mayo
PAscAaouLA-sld Dec Is, sch MAXWELL
Crabtree. New York
RooKLAND-Cld Dec II. bark Reoecca Crowell
Dow, Luenburg aud Buenos Ayres
VINEYARD HAVEN - In port Dec 10, sch
Helena, for Boston
Ar Dec %. sch Georgietta, Sullivan for Proyi-
dence
Sid Dec 20, schs Lavolta, for Portland; Po-
chaaset, for Stonington
CHARLEsroN-sld Dec 20. sch Florence
DELAWARE 8KEAKwArER-Sld Dec q, sch
Medford. Leland, Norfolk.
SAvAHNAH-Ar Dec 81, sch ID ID Haskell, New
YORK.
Foreign Ports.
PARAaARIBo-Ar Dec ], sch Helen G Nose
ley, Murch New York
HUA-CoA, r Rim port Dec 8, sch Maud
Snare, Lowell, for Brunswick
ROsARIo-Ar Nov 10, bark John Emery,
Wyman for Boston
Notes.
VINEYARD HAVEN, Dec ls-Sch Helena, from
Turks Island for Boston. at this port, expe-
rtenced heavy weather during her passage, and
was compelled to jettison few tons of SAT-
from the forward hold to tighten her; will be
towed to Boston.
Bark Alianwide, at Boston, from Rosario, lost
and split sails in gale Dec 10 Fret Mate
Holmes, of Machias, died at sea Aug p, on the
outward passage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Jsmes Lynch, OF North Ellsworth, died
Friday, In the seventy fifth year OF his
age. Mr.. Lynch lived on State street,
near Pond spring, until few years ago,
when he moved to the farm at North Els
worth. Over two years ago, Mr.. Lynch
was severely gored by bull, receiv-
ing injuries from which he never fully
recovered He leaves two sons, Charles
Lynch, OF West Someryiiie, Mass, and
George Lynch, OF this city. Funeral
services were held at the North Ellsworth
chanel Sunday, Rev. J. p. Simonton, OF
the Ellsworth Methodist church, officiat-
ing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25

Three things to love--courage, gentle
ness and aft elton.
Lots Of verse writers actually imagine
they were born poets.
You can tell the price of feed at any
time by looking at the ribs of some mems
horses.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25

BENNINGTON, Dec. % Tsp 'ciall-At
tom met ting here to day, J +. Smail was
elected ssleetman and Lyman Cousins
etoFk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
BORN


COON BS-At Penobacot, Dec Is, to Mr. and Mrs
Augustus q Coombs, a sen.
HAWES-At North Brooksville, Dec Is, to Mr.
and Mrs Fred Halves, a son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
TRAFFIC RESUMED.
Maine Centrai's Tie-up Lasted just
One Week.

After tie-up OF Just one Week. ire
longest in the history OF the road, through
trains began running regularly Sunday,
though still several hours behind
schedule on account OF extra heavy ship
ments of freight and express which had
been accumulatiDg since tie-up began. In
the case Of express and mail, the situation
was relieved somewhat by sending 1t the
roundabout way of RockIand, and thence
by boat to connecting points on the rail-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

worth Churches and sunday schools.
There were Christmas sermens and
Christmas music In the r sworth church,s
Sunday. Tue Sunday schools, with the
exception OF the Congregational, will
have their Christmas festivals this Tues
day. evening. The Congregational Sum
day school will have its Christmas enter
tainment Wednesday evening.
METHODIST.
AT the Met hodist church there will be
the usual Christmas tree and entertain
meut. The programme OF the entertain
ment is rs follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
BANGOR TO BAR HARBoR.

tStop on signal or noticeto Conductor.
These trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland, Bos-
ton and St. John.
Tickets for All Points South and West
on sale at the M. c. r. r. ticket once,
Ellsworth.
Passengers are requested to procure tickets
before entering the train, and especially Ells-
worth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
GEO. r. EVANS,
Vice. Pres. and GenI Manager.
r Z. BOOTHBY. Gent Pass. and Ticket AgE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
DIED..

BEAN-At Bluehill, Dec 10, Mrs Mary Bean,
aged ~ years, 4 months, p days.
BRIDGES-At Ellsworth Dec %, Mrs Mary E
Bridges, aged 81 years.
JORDAN-At Ellsworth. Dec ~ Meltiah Jor-
dan, aged SO years.
JELLISON-At Boston, Dec 10, John II Jelison,
formerly of Ellsworth, aged 6S years, s
months.
LYNCH-At North Ellsworth, Dec 20, James
Lynch, aged "a years, months. % days.
MULHERN-At East Sullivan. Dec %, Patrick
Mulhern. aged 81 years.
NEvELs AT Surrv, Dec II. Alice f Novels,
aged year. months, II days.
WHIrE-At sullivan, Dec 20, Asa ID White,
aged "A years, months.
WITHAM-At Portland, Dec 81, Catherine ii
wife of Frederick w Witham. of Surry. aged
50 years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
UNITARIAN.

The members of the Unitarian Sunday
school viii be given Christmas supper
at 6 o'clock. This will be followed by an
entertainment in which Santa Claus and
his brownie assistants will appear. The
good Saint Nick will be greeted by repre-
sentatives OF all nations.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
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..
Grindie, OF Mt. Desert, the Hancock
county member OF the state committee,
are as follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25

Post masters and others In whose hands
eubscript ion papers remain are requested
10 report to DIR. Grindle as soon as posi-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-25
MARRIED..

HANG OCK-HUBBARD-At Orlsnd, Dec %.
by Rev Howard French, Mrs Lila Il Hancock,
of Orland to Lewis Hubbard, of Bucks
port.
MOOR-CHICK-At Ellsworth, Dec q, by Rev
J Z Simonton, Miss Charlotte Moor to Maurice
II Chick, both of Ellsworth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
PifofS' ExcIusf,0e Club.

The Sandy Hook Pilots club is not
in the social register, yet it is the most
exclusive club in New York. You
might apply for admission to member
ship now, but you wouldn't get in for
ten or twelve years-and you would be
more fortunate than some present
members il you got in even then. For,
unlike the Authors club, which is not
all author, or the Golf club, which is
not entirely golfer. or the athletic club
which is not wholly athlete, the Pilot
club is all pilot. And to be pilot you
must serve, first, two years before the
mast, then six years as an apprentice
on pilot boat, then one or two years
as pilot. So that, usually twelve years
pass before pilot gets full license.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
:. I1ard-Hearfed Benefacforr. .

Y Under this queer but pregnant title
writer in the Leipzig Uber Land und
Nicer makes what he calls "contribu-
ton to the psychology of American
ISM In brief, he points out that the
benefactions of Andrew Carnegie, John
d. Rockefeller and the late p. d. Ar
mour are not properly to be included
under the head Of charity, for the
gifts made by these men are philan-
thropic rather than charitable. Thai
is to say, Mr.. Carnegie and the rest
have no care for the poor and needy
and those who cannot help themselves
the proper objects of charity; but de-
vote their money TO the uses OF the
strong and hopeful in the attempt z
raise the lowly and the weak of tht
coming generation to a higher plane
This new feature of American lif'
and faith" concludes the writer, mus
not be blindly initiated without furthe
investigation"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

numbers Of them developed SO msah
above the ground that they were OF
little value.
What is the cost of raising an acre
OF beets for the sugar factory? The
answer will vary according to condi-
lions, and one OF these conditions Is
the price of labor. A great deal of
labor is necessary. as the beets must
be thinned and otherwise given atten-
ton. The cost runs from $50 to $45
per acre, estimated. This will make
the cost Of growing the beets range
anywhere from 81 to "a per ton, II an
average yield OF IL or IL tons per acre
be figured on. 1t will thus be seen that
the growing Of sugar beets requires
quite an outlay, and that II the crop
be partial failure 1t will be very easy
for the cost per ton to exceed the re-
ceipts per ton, which are usually from
"a to Sc. We do not say this to dis
courage any from growing sugar beets.
but that they may not forget to take
these things into consideration whsn
preparing to grow beets.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

Hon. Robert w. Wilcox, Delegate
to Congress from Hawaii and the Sand
witch Islands, in a recent letter from
Washington, ID. c., writes:
al have used PeruDa for dyspepsia
and I cieenuIIy give you this fesh-
uoniaL Am satisfied If 1T is used
properly IL will be of great benefit to
our people. can conscienfionSly rec
omnend IL to anyone who is suffering
with stomach or catarrhal troubles. =
r. w. Wilcox.
All over this country are hundreds OF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
shoslos No, Away. to blame.


while standing In horseshoer's
shop few days ago." writes Ray
mond" in the Horse World. "the sheer
pointed TO horse, from which he had
just removed the shoes, and said:
There is horse that have shod for
several months with no trouble what
ever. A few days ago | shod him Just
as always have, and his owner has
sent him back with a message saying
that he interferes SO that he cannot
drive him. The sheer then went on
10 say that he could see nothing faulty
with the shoeing and said, I believe
he Is sick or weak from some cause
or another and that the interfering is
caused by that do not know what
action the sheer took regarding the
case, for did not give the matter any
more thought until this morning, when
| I picked up a copy OF the Horseshoers
Journal, in which there was an article
| on interfering by an Arkansas horse
sheer, In which appeared the follow
1 Ing: Last year an old customer "
| mine called me outside the shop; says
he, Whatever have you done TO my
horse? Ever since you put those last
shoes on he's cutting his ankles to beat
the band, and this last day or so | can
hardly get him along" looked at the
feet and / couldn't see anything wrong
with the shoeing. said. Haven't
you given him more driving than
usual7 He looks mighty dull" but. :
says be. this interfering makes him
lot duller than he looks" / advised
him TO show the horse 10 veterinary
Two days after, saw my complainant
driving another horse. and on inquir.
learned that the veterinary told hin
TO take the horse home. that he wa
sick. and that on seeing the horse tn
next morning the veterinary pro
nounced 1t pneumonia. which, o
course, in the incIpient stage caused tn
interfering Probably there are man,
cases similar TO this. At any rats
. when horse that has never interfere
: begins doing SO, while shod just as b
, always has been, II is good betting tina
It is something beside the shoeing tina
, is causing II"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
Arc Men Go;os 70 Heax,en9

DR.. w. b. Leach of Wicker Park
Methodist church, Chicago, seems to
be much exercised because he sees lit
tie to persuade him that men are walk
ing heavenward. He has no doubt
about himself. for he frankly acknowl-
edges that he will be lonesome in
heaven for lack of men. Pointing to
the Des PLANES camp meeting he said:
Il noticed out there that the men lie
around under the trees smoking cigars
while the women crowd into the tents
to listen to sermons" Then he wants
to know why men don't go to church
and become Christians, and he adds
the rather startling statement, IAN in
fidel makes his men work for so cents
day, but Christian can't"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
MEMBERS Of FROM s ~, ? vYbs
Cured of Catarrh of the Stomach
Y by Pe-ru-r1a.

people who are suffering from catarrh
OF the stomach who are wasting preci-
Gus time, and enduring needless suner-
ing. The remedies they try only tenn
porarily palliate the distress, but never
effect a cure Remedies for dyspepsia
have multiplied SO rapidly that they
are becoming as numerous as the leaves
of the forest, and yet dyspepsia con-
tinues to flourish in spite of them all.
This Is due to the fact that the cause OF
dyspepsia is not recognized as catarrh.
IL there is a remedy in the whole
range of medicinal preparations that Is
| in every particular adapted to dyspep-
STA. that remedy is Peruna. This REM
| edy is well nigh invincible In these
cases.
| DIR. Hartman. President of The Hart
| man Sanitarium, Columbus, o.; says:
I'm my large practice and correspon-
1 dence / have yet to learn or a single
| case of atomic dyspepsia which has not
either been greatly benefited or cured
by Peruna."
No one suffering with catarrh OF tho
stomach or dyspepsia, however slight.
can be well or happy. 1t is the CAUSE
of SO many distressing symptoms that
it is a most dreaded disease. Peruna
acts Immediately on the seat OF the
trouble, the infiamed mucous men,
branes lining the stomach and last
ing cure is effected.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DIR. Hartman
giving a full statement of your case
. and he will be pleased to give you bis
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President O
, The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

Before his departure from Persia
Herbert V. Bowen. the retiring min
ss,es 10 that country. was decorated
||st;A the grand gordon OF the Lon and
|sun. The most ancient and honorable
kgter Of Persia. by the shah. who also
presented Mr, Bowen with = massive
]kpli Baur box studded with ffiy dia-
Rnoads and decorated with picture o!
Persia ruler. These will be depoaiied
n The vaults a, the State Department
hn,!l Congress authorizes the recipient
~ the gifts 10 accept them.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

WOTK. These VIZ
tues have been coupled with pluck and
patience. 1t is a field that not many
women have entered, but there is no
reason why women should not fill the
place of an architect most creditably
with her naturally artistic tempera-
ment, her love of the harmonious and
beautiful, and her inherent womanly
ideas of suitability.
Miss Chapman lives in Boston, in a
building occupied entirely by artists
as there she finds an atmosphere suit
ed to her work. Her associates are
those who have interests in common
with her own. and she feels this If
helpful.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

G. o. Townsend, In the proceedings
of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science, says that
seeds in both a dry and damp state
were tested with different strengths OF
gas and for different periods of time.
In the case of dry grains and seeds Il
was found that they were able to with
stand for several weeks an atmosphere
of hydrocyanic-gas many times strong
or than that required for the destrue-
ton of insect life. Under these condl-
lions a slightly accelerated germina-
ton was observed, and the subsequent
growth OF the seedlings was slightly
above normal Seeds that had been
soaked in water were very sensitive to
the presence of the gas. Three one
hundredths of grain OF potassium,
cyanide per cubic foot used in general
ing gas destroys the termination OF
seeds that have been soaked for "a
hours in water. The resistance of seeds
TO this gas seems to be somewhat In
proportion to the length of time In
witch they had been previously soakAs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
.Japanese ExcIusron Acf.

According to press dispatches. the
Japanese in New York are anxious and
alarmed over the agitation on the Pa
cific coast for an act of congress ex-
Guiding their countrymen from the
United States. The San Francisco la
Dor unions are said to be preparing a
formidable petition praying for an
anti-Japanese immigration law, and
the advisability of counter-movement
is being considered.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

N the title OF an illustrated booklet
|,u,t issued BY the Chicago. Milwaukee
IA 81 Paul Railway. descriptive OF the
ItCuntry between Aberdeen and the
Missouri River, a section hsEetofors
ouproYlded with railway facilities. but
which is now reached by new line Of
IN. Chicago. Milwaukee q 81 Paul
{RalIwAy. Everyone contemplating a
Eeh.n.e OF location will DO interested
I,s The Information contained in II. and
copy may be had by sending two
<esa, stamp TO +. A. Miller. General
EPlsssnEsr Agent. Chicago. III.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

Visitors TO salt Lake will hnd no
better place Ia combine pleasure and
AsAlih than at the Sant,arium Baths
bee Of the finest bathing resorts Ia the
&otniry. Whether for washing away
Ne dust ~ travel or simply 10 spend .
pleasant hour, you will find what you
Ssan, 10 either the private baths or the
&arsc aas mining pools. Open day and
II rs, and within i've minute. walk OF
hll. the hotels anyone will tell you
- h.v.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
Muck.

The correct use of the word muck,
which means dung in moist state, has
been entirely lost in England and is
applied without much discrimination
TO any bog earth derived chiefly from
decaying vegetable matter. The term
as used includes materials ranging
from a bog meadow mud TO quite per-
feet peats. Large deep bogs contain
ing true peat are comparatively few in
New England. but small, shallow de-
pressions, containing impure peats. oc-
cur everywhere. The gravelly soils of
New England need the addition of
large amounts OF organic matter and
| these impure peats have been thus
/ used for generations under the general
| name of muck" While the use OF the
word in this sense is provincial and
perhaps not to be encouraged, 1t will
! be SO used here for lack of a better
term. BY peat" is generally under
| stood somewhat similar product in
which the decomposition has not adj
yanced SO far. Such material is usually
brownish in color and when dry has
considerable fuel value.
These peaty soils or mucks are the
results of the partial decay of vege-
table materials. They are found in
swampy places filled with stagnant
Swater. The successive growth OF
sphagnum and other water-loving
MOSES, as we'll as the forest leaves
falling into the water, are changed by
decay into the black earths and impure
peats. Mucks thus formed contain ap-
probable amounts of insoluble nitro
gen and usually but little mineral mat
tiers, unless sand. clay or silt has been
washed into them during thir forma-
ton. Mucks owe their peculiar prop
critics to this decomposed vegetable
matter, which constitutes the humu'
, of the agricultural chemist. Bulletin
a. Maine Experiment Station.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
..oo,. who Wear whishsrs.

rs. awellers In the north OF Europe
- .,vays been remarkable for their
!, The beard. This. of course, is
~ the cold temperature OF those
aons Al the present day Russia is
ss.nly the country in which boards
most generally worn. There the
|.s.srts wear boards TO a man. while
4 INNER classes. adopting the French
rs,,on usually affect an imperial or
.hort clipped beard.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31

80 nhilanthropist has decided 10
a noss KS fortune to charities and no
much good ar w e tsa si Sas aso sS
(hefe IA much good, namely, Hostel
lom l ls,nmach Bltters, the medicine with
|ffs ST. of cures back OF IL. IL pro.
wv appetite. insures digestions cures
2Svssp ss regulates he liver ana Keep
|he poss,burn or fiatulency. Don't fail
~, n but be sure you gel the genuine.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
Prince .. -I.aursats."

prince Nicholas OF Greece. third son
1, The king OF the Hellenes. was re-
[.,,ly designated Laureate" in q
fanatic congress organized by the
r,Iyersity OF Athens. The work
lhleh obtained for him the distinction
81, a comedy entitled THE Reform
4, . and was judged on Its merits.
M competitors hav ng to send In their
Iomposltions under pseudonymes only.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-31
-
Reading the Latest Books.

Many people read books simply that
they may keep up to date in literature.
1t is part of their capital in society.
Most of these buy literally. Plenty of
readers are to be found whose book
bills for novels run 800 to $3.50 year
steadily.