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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
SHEPARD ACCEPTS.
Will Make Race For Mayor
Against Seth Low.

New York Oct. S.-Edward M. Shep-
ard of Brooklyn, the Democratic nomi-
nee for mayor of Greater New York,
today returned from Lake George A
committee of the party tonight formally
notified him of his nomination. and Mr..
Shepard accepted the honor.
Mr. Shepard in accepting the nominal
ton said among other things:
ST promise you and the Democratic
party of this city and it's entire people
if my nomination be ratified at the polls,
that from the 1st of January, 1902, until
the end of 1908, the police commissioner
of the city of New York, if I shall live SO
long, will, barring interference from Al
bany, in effect be the man who is the
mayor of the city, acting through COM
petent. honest, resolute citizen, who shall
at all times, both in season and out OF
season, by day and by night, practlcaliy
enforce the standard which the mayor
himself, upon his whole conscience ano
in view of his own undoubted power
and responsibility, sets up for ponce al
ministration.
For himself. Mr. Shepard said he be
lieved and was sure all good citizens Will
very soon believe that a competition for
the mayoralty between Seth Low and
himself will not on the whole, be calafn-
itous to any real interest OF the amer
can metropolis or of it's people Never
| theless he thought it clear that the pes'
| interests of the city and OF good govern
| rment required Mr.. Lows defeat.
The evils and wrongs of administra-
| ton have all been charged upon the
| Dem ocratic party, he said, notwith-
| standing the fact that they had in a
| large part been created by Republicans
and a Republican Legislature The
Democratic party, speaking for the
masses of the people, has made it clear
| to its candidates beyond peradventure
| that it proposes that the administration
| of the city shall be efficient, honest and
| incorruptible, and that if evils exist
| they shall be reformed.
| The mayor should represent the wei
| fare and sentiment of it's people. He
should stand for the work first, last
and all the time. Mr.. Sheppard further
said. he hated corruption and spoliatior
/ today as strongly as ever he did anc
would do in the future as in the past
all he could do to destroy and punish
it. be it's name Republican or Demo
| crat.
| In closing he said:
ST am a Democrat through ano
through and therefore / believe in per-
sonal liberty. not license for crime OF
| vice.
81 hold with Governor Seymour ane
| Governor Tilden, a profound distrust o.
| the ability of the government to reform
| the habits of it's citizens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
Miss Marion Cunningham, the Popular
Young Treasurer of the Young Woman S
Club of Emporia, Kans, has This to Say of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

"DEAR PNKHAM Vegetable Compound
womb trouble which had been great nearly
years During that irregular would
have the small back and binding headaches
cramps Lydia T.. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound and aches and memory
while health and happiness daily experience You
tany have grateful friend Empo and have praised
Vegetable Compound large number friends
permission publish testimonial in with my picture
sincerely Miss MARION CUNNINGHAM Emporia,
$4,000 FORFEIT LETTER GENUINE
When troubled with irregular, painful
ucorrhoa of
womb that bearing down feeling of the ovar backach
boang debility Indigestion
traton bse with such lssiud
rTablty, SeepeSSne melancholy
gone and eftalone feelings blues and hopelessnes
they should remember there
Vegetable Compound at such troubles
Refuse other medicine need the
Pinkham her
She guided Address,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
C. E. HOLLCRAFT DEAD.
Dies of Paralysis of Brain as
Result of Blow.

Charles E. Hollcraft, an old time Odd
Fellow and contractor. well known
about town, died this morning at his
rooms upstairs at No. 119 West Fifth
street of paralysis of the brain, at the
age of Al years. Hollcraft appeared as
well as usual Saturday night when he
was about town as usual. Sunday
morning he went to bed complaining of
feeling unusually bad and died this
morning at Ais. All the members of his
family including his wife who secured a
divorce from him about three years ago
were with him at the time of his death
Hollcraft was porn at White Cloud
Kansas, in 1860. At the age of seven he
came to Topeka with his parents. where
he has lived ever since He was mar
ried in 1884 to Miss M. E. Carson or
Des Moines Iowa He was the father of
two children, both girls. One of the
girls is dead and the other, May, whose
age is II years, is living with her mother
on Lincoln street
Hollcraft was a member of both the
odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.
He dropped his membership in both or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08

the state with cooler weather, the sec
ond: cool weather with little or no
rain in the third, warmer, with good rams
the state to the northeastern, and lit
tie in the northwestern and southeast
ern the fourth week. Wheat so>ing
progressed rapidly, and in many coun-
ties had Been finished. Corn cutting was
nearly completed and a fine. crop of fod-
der had generally been gathered by the
end of the month. The fourth crop of all
falfa was generally in the stack Inc
peach and apple crops were large and the
quality good. The early sown wheat and
Pastures were much improved and stock
water plentiful. Frosts the third week
damaged the forage crops in some of the
northern counties
The following is the rainfall by counties
Eastern Division-Atchison:1 Is ST Iseaven-
1887; Johnson, 1887; Franklin, 17.OS; Allen,
14s7; Neosho 1883: Labette, 1867: Nema-
ha, 1929; Marshall, 21.90; Brown. 1853;
IT'S; Usage, 1886; Lyon. 17-74; Coffey,
1898; Greenwood 1871; Woodson, 1898;
Elk, 14.21 Wilson. 1923; Montgomery.
17.17 Chautauqua, 1911
inson, 1910; Cowley. 14.44; Cloud, 13. 43: OF
tawa, TBS; Saline, 1851; Mcpherson, 1888;
Harvey, 1913; Sedgwick, 1887: Sumner,
1906; Jewell, 1897; Mitchell, 1858; Reno,
1555; Kingmans a d467; Harper, 1S 81 Smith.
1923 Pratt 14.27; Barber. u.77: Phillips,
1717, Ellis, 1901
Western Division-Trego.- 1913; Ness.
1851; Hodgeman. 11.60; Ford. Z. 80; Clark,
9:s5; Decatur, 1915; Cove. 142S; RaWlins,
tia 2.45; Hamilton, I.S0; Kearney, 1884;
Morton. 1873.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08

aa.s obout two wears ago He was one
of the prominent Topeka contractors Tor
many years, his last big work being the
CONSTRUCTION Of the chemistry bulldlnlg
at the State university He became az
Siicted to the use of liquor and that was
the indirect cause of his death. About
a week ago he got in a fight and was
struck over the head with club by an
unknown man and paralysis resul .s
rTha f,lneral will be held tomorrow al
ternoon at o'clock from the residence
of his father and mother, 7O9 Buchanan
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
Fell From His Namesake.

vienna, Oct S.-A strange fatality Is
reported from Gratz, Syria Yesterday
while Herr TIitaller, member OF the
Vienna Academy of Arts, was ascend
ing the HitalIerweg, named after him
self, he fell over a precipice and was
instantly killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
Rest and Health to mother and Child

MRS. WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEEIHING. with
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
ali PAIN CURES WIND collie and IS
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold
nv druggists in every part of the world.
Re sure 10 ask for Mrs Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup and take no other kind TWen-
ty-f1ve cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08
More Water For Emporia.

Emporia, Kas., Oct. S.-The water
situation in Emporia is much improved
of late, by the ditching OF several pools
along the river and a slight rise in the
water. Within the last few days the
water has commenced to run over the
rifles above the dam, and there is now
draining of the various pools up the
river has been accomplished at very
little cost One farmer was paid $50
for the water on his land, and tine
wages paid to men Will not exceed $40,
If indeed it is that much.
Kansas City and Return $500 via
the Santa Fe.
For the Priests of Palias and fall
festivities. Tickets on sale October 8
to r. Six trains a day each way
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
Daughters of 1872.

A State society, United States lDangh-
ters of 1872, has been organized in Port
land. Mrs. q. A. Dyer, Is State president.
History says that more soldiers were en-
listed in the war OF 1912 in the district OF
Maine than in any OF the states.
The object OF this society is TO band
together in fraternai interests those
women whose iineai ancestors took part
in the civil government, the army or navy
OF the United States during the struggle
which followed the close OF the war OF
the American Revolution till the rstiti-
cation of the treaty of peace which marked
the close of hostiiites June 80. 1915
Chapters may he formed in the cities and
towns of Maine TO this society by ad-
dressing the president, Mrs. Charles A.
Dyer, IS Hampshire street, Portland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
advertisements.
The PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
Bensons Plaster Is Pains Mastsr)

George Washington made and sold -four,
and every barrel of flour in the market
branded sc. Washington, Mount Vernon, -
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality or weight.
Bensons Porous Plaster sells on its repu-
tation everywhere. All the buyer wants to
be certain of is that the plaster offered him
really Is Benson's, and not a worthless imi-
taiion of il or suhsii ute for il.
A plaster is the best form OF external rom
edy, and Bensou's Is the best plaster: :, 600
physicians and druggists, and multitude
OF people no man can number. have settled
that. You can trust it." they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back lunhagn. mus
cular STIFFNESS and rheumatism, troubles of
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grin.
pneumonia, and all other diseases open 10
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cured by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that Beiladonna, Capsi-
cum or 5 rengthening plasters are 'siust as
good as Benson's. They are vastly ia
ferior.-N0 other plaster is as good "a
Benson's
an competition with the best-knovn
plasters of Europe and America, Benson's
have received Gfty.fipe highest a,oards.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
paw postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of 25c. each.
Seabury johnson. Mfg. Chemists. NY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
PROBATE COURT.
Proceedings at the February Term,
held at Bucksport.

held at Bucksport.
Wills admitted to probate: George w.
Allen, Surry; Frances +. Willard, Evan
ston, Ill.
Wills presented for probate: Ebep L.
Higgins, Eaen; Mary A. Warren, Back
sport; W iiiiam II. Patterson, Verona.
Administration graated on estate OF
Sarah Il. Hatch, Stonington.
Petitions tileu for administration on
estates OF Mary Il. James, George L. Gerry,
Ellsworth; Agness FL. Foley, Eden.
Guardian appointed unto Gladys IL.
Lowell, Edwin s. Lowell and Vera A.
Lowell, minors, Bucksport.
Inventories returned in estates OF Al
mond E. Estsbrook, Sullivan; Lucy L.
Phelps, Ellsworth.
returned in estates OF Mary f. Grindie
p nobscot; George William Tracy
Goul sboro; Almond K. E-tabrook. Sui
iivan; Julia Higgins, Ellsworth; Jefferson
II. HasIem, Irwin w. Hasiem, Waltbam;
John II. Austin, Lamoine.
in the estates OF Charles III. aud
Percival w. Davis, minors Els
worth; Carl Jarvis, Chateaugay, n.
Y; George w. Hersey, an insane person,
Long Island plantation.
Petitions for license to sell real estate In
estates OF Aionzo Blaisdeii, Orland; Seth
Tisdale, Ellsworth.
Accounts settled in estates OF Eva b.
Hinkley, Danforth p. Marcyes, Eden;
Almira 4. Bowden, Seth Tisdaie, Els
worth; Mary Z. GriDdle, Penobscot; Seth
Webb, Roland B. Weed, Deer Isle; Sewall
b. Swazey, Bucksport; Phebe X. small
idge, Mt. Desert.
Accounts flied for settlement in estates
of John II. Austin. Lamoine; Caroline A.
Jordan, Ellsworth; syivanus e. Lowell,
Bucksport.
Allowance out OF personal estate granted
to widow of Charles II. Drummey, Els
worth.
Petition filed in estate OF John A. Slower,
Sorrento, for allowance to widow out oil
personal estate.
Report of commissioners to divide real
estate accepted in estate of Christopher
Bartlett, Mt. Desert.
Certificate of sale of real estate filed in
estate OF Martha T.. William. Gouidshoro.
Petition for order OF distribution in
estate of Phebe r. Smaiiidge, Mt. Desert.
Warrant issued to commissioners to
examine claims against estate OF Mar
garet Turner, Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20

might be exchanged. the same to return TO Aunt
Madge after the circle has been rounded, who, II
she sees IT. can use extracts for her corner.
JANET
How many ways of being helpful seem
to open before us as we read the letters
from various friends of our column
Really, this is not such selfish old world
after all, as some would make II out to be;
and how we pity those who have not heart
warmth enough OF their own to try TO
make glad other hearts and homes-a
d sinterested interest in other people,
lis that paradox?l not On inquisttive
interest, but sincere desire to brighten
another's way, to cheer anothers heart, to
ghten another's burdens. Sure We all
have opportu ily to do some OF these
"iittle deeds OF kindness", end II 1t Is only
one we do each week, more than fifty
hearts wiz be encouraged by our hopeful
ness and sympa by
/ believe Janet's "sunshine" thoughts
have had a good influence on many of US,
even though we do not bsiong to par
ticular band-onIy single rays, some OF as
may be. 1t seems to me Aunt Madge
would reap the greatest benefit from the
letter circle Janet proposed. II the
''nieees" would like to make each others
acquaint ,nee in that way, / should he very
willing to aid them. AUNT MADoE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
SOUTHWEST HARBoR.

Frances e. Willard union held thank
offering public meeting at the Methodist
church on Sunday evening, Feb. II, the
anniversary of the going home OF the
peerless leader, Francis E. Willard. The
local president, Mrs. A. NJ. Lawton, led
the meeting.
The programme given in the Union
Signal for the special occasion wa fol-
lowed in general. The roll-call was re-
sponded to by goodly number of white
ribboners, each reading brief paragral h
selected from Francis Wizards gems Of
wisdom.
Besides the several readings by members
of the union, Rev. MIR. Brooks and Byron
Mayo made interesting remarks. A bari
tone solo by c. e. Newhall, trio by
Gladys Mayo, Flora Gilley and Leta Free
man, and class song by eight or ten
young girls, with other good selections of
music, We're appreciated by the audience.
The collection taken was for the National
w. c. T. U. organization work.
REC. SEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
Capital and Character.

Capital, say some modern econo-
mists, justifying what is termed the
capitalistie age, is accumulated by self
denial. 1t is brought into being when
an individual defers present enjoyment
in order TO secure better one in the
future. So, too, is character produced.
Character is potentiality of appreci-
alton and enjoyment kept in check, the
reserve force of the individual looking
to secure the higher happiness, the
more permanent, in preference to the
lesser. the unstable and the fieeting.
1t viii not barter a calm and reason
able enjoyment in consonance with
ideals for mere sensation that leaves
one weak and dissatisfied. Character
may be termed the exalted economy of
the soul.--Ameriean Hebrew.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
SOUTH DEER ISLE.

The union at Stonington, chiefly under
the direction OF the county superintendent
of mercy, held public meeting Feb. II,
full and interesting programme and a
crowded church were reported. Owing to
the bad travelling, those no would have
attended from this p ace were prevented
from going.
The county convention is the topic OF
discussion in all the unions these days, and
all hope to make it as interesting as the
preceding ones have been, which will re-
quire much effort, as Winter Harbor and
Southwest Harbor hold the honors as
entertainers. Cor. SEC'Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20

Dear Aunt kad0e:
will just run In for moment to give AUNT
Dorcas'' friendly pat and tell her how pleased
felt over her report of Christmas sunshine
work, and only wish she was near by so could
run to her for silk and wool pieces for my
comfort bags. for the half dozen sent out
at Christmas were so thankfully received that
mean to make and fill more.
] hope all who take the Lewiston Journal
make it point to write CHEEKY birthday letters
to al least few of the names given each month
The loving thought of sc" TO write to her mile
away neighbor is a very good one. In our vi.
entity. white ribbon sisters often exchange notes
and send letters received from national, State
and county officers, around the circle, and by
the way, why may not the IN. BIS" send out a
Round Robin" letter to a circle Of ten or
more members, commencing with "Aunt
nadge'. who might write list of names and
addresses. the letters to be written on very thin
paper. half sheet to a member. SO that very
little extra postage would be needed TO spe 4
the white-winged messenger on Its way. In
this way little personal bits Of NJ. q. histories
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
pringing About reforms.

1t is truth, not soft sentimentalities,
that bring reformation. 1t was truth,
not music. that pierced the heart of
Luther with conviction of sin and led
to the reformation. 1t was the light
from heaven that struck Saul blind
and helpless on the way to Damascus
and led to his ministry. by which the
world has been made better In all ages.
Why are men so reluctant to resort to
the power of God for the salvation of
man from all his corruptions? They
win hunt In vain for a substitute.
Their labor will be in vain till they
seturn to the old paths Of Gods word
sor the salvation of the world.-Chris-
tan Instructor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20

81 am so nervous! suffered as do! There
isn't well inch in my body. honestly believe my lungs
are diseased my chest pains So but have cough
weak my stomach and have indigestion terribly and
papitaon of the heart losing fes and this headache
and backache nearly kills and yesterday had Mysteries
There wei ht in the lower part of my bowels bearing
down all the time, with pains in my groins and thighs
can't Sleep walk sit, and blue oh goodness simply
the most miserable of women
This is vivid description of suffering with
prosration caused by inflammation other
diseased condition of the womb.
No should allow herself reach such perfection
of misery when there is need of it. Read about Miss
Wilamson's case and how she was cured
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
ttluiual Benefit Column
EDITED BY sauSr sADeEs.
ITS Motto: "HelpfuI and Hopeful"

The purposes Of this column are sucoinctly
stated in the title and motto-it is for the mu.
tual ben, fit. and aims TO be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, It is for the com.
mon use-a public servant a purveyor Of iu-
formation and suggestion, q medium for the In
tefchaage OF ideas. In this capacity it sOlicits
communications, and its success depends large
" en- the SUI port given II Ia this respect tom.
mDntcaiiOns must he signed. hut the name of
writer VIII not he printed except ny permission
Communications VIII be sal Jrcl to approval or
rejection by the editor Of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
Two Sad Cases of Nervous Fr0sfrafi0n Cured.

81 had nervous prostratlon
terribly, caused by female
weakness. | suffered every
thing; was unable to eat,
sleep, or work. After a while
l was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and l really began to
improve on taking the first
bottle. | continued to take
the medicine, and am now
better in every way, and feel
like a different person. | am
simply a well woman"
Mrs. DELLA kEIsER,
Marieuville. Pa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
NDEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-

s'DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM 81
was suffering such fortunes
from nervous prostration that
life was a burden. | could
not sleep at all, and was too
weak to walk across the floor.
Ny heart was affected SO that
often / could not lie down at
all without almost suffocating.
I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and it
worked like magic. | feel that
your medicine has been of in
estimable benefit to me"
MISS ADELE WILLIAMSON,
1856 N. Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
THE AMERICAN,
EIlsworth. Ne.


The way IL long my darling.
] he road h rough aud steep,
Ana last across the evening sky
! see the shasiows sweep,
But oh. my love. my darling,
No III To Us eau come.
No terror turn US from the path,
For we are going home.
Your feet are tired. my darling
SO tised the tender feeti
But think, when we are there at last,
How sweet the restl How sweet!
For 10, the lamps arc lighted,
And yopder cleaning dome,
Before US shining liss star.
shall guide our footsteps home.
We've lost the flowers we r. thered
SO early In the morni
And on we 20 with empty hands.
Aud garments soiled and worn.
But OIL the great All Father
VIII out 10 meet US come.
And fairer nowers and whittier robes
There wait for us at home.
Art cold. my love, ana famishcd?
Art faint and sore athirsl2
BE patient yet little while,
AMI joyous. rs ut tirsti
For Oh the sun sets never
Within that land of bloom,
And thou shalt eat the bread Of life,
And drink life's wine, at home.
The wind blows cold. my darling,
AdowH the mountain steep,
And thick across the evening sky
The darkrng shadows creepi
But OH my love. press onward,
Whatever trials come:
For In the WHY the Father set
We two are going home.
Selected by l., North Lamoine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20
ID. G. q. IL. Column.

1.-THE editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the w T.. T. U. In Hancock county, and
white ribboDers generally, To contribute to this
column reports OF meetings or items thar will be
county. We would Ike this to be a live column,
but IL needs some effort on the part of w. C. T..
U. women TO make IL so. IL Is n column of their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
IL. Items and communications should he short
and are. of course, subject to approval of the
efitor.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20

The stomach controls the situation.
Those who are hearty and strong are those
who can eat and digest plenty OF food.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and allows you to eat all the good food
you want II you suffer from indigestion,
heartburn, belching or any other stomach
trouble, this preparation can't help but DO
you good. The most sensitive stomachs
can take it. WIGGIN & MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-20

Magazine, Book and Newspaper Notes
A book announcement of interest to all
Maine people is the news that w. o..
Fuller, IT,, of Rocklsnd, is TO have his
out in book form. Mr.. Fuller has com
pleted arrangements with a well-known
firm OF Boston publishers. Mr.. FulIer's
brand OF humor has long been familiar
to Maine. He is the editor of the Rock
land Courier Gdsette.