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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The nows that the Panama canal
company has determined to offer its
entire plant, rights and privileges to
the United States at the valuation OF
1000, 900 placed on them by the
Isthmian canal commission has been
received in Washington with the
greatest satisfaction by the friends of
the Panama route, and their number
is growing daily. The original price
asked was si09, 100000, which the
Isthmian canal commission considered
exorbitant, and which was the cause
of its recommending the Nicaragua
route. There are many arguments in
favor of the Panama route, and there
is growing sentiment in its favor in
Congress. The matter probably will
be before Congress in one form or au-
other during the entire session, and
one senator expressed the opinion
Saturday that in the end the whole
subject would be referred to the Pres
ident.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
STATE or MAINE.

HAScocK ss.;-At the court of county com-
missioners Begun and holden at Ellsworth
within and for the county of Hancock on the
second Tuesday Of October. A. d. 1901. and by
adjournment on the Esd day Of December,
A. d. 1901.
ND now the county commissioners in ac-
IA cordance with Section 30 OF Chapter VI
of the Revised Statutes OF NJ inc. having frst
made an annual inspection. in the month of
September A. ID. 1901, of all the county roads
in the unineorporated townships and tracts
of land in SAID county and having thereupon
made an estimate Of the amount needed to
put said roads in repair so as to be safe and
convenient for public travel have assessed
townships and tracts of land in said county
of Hancock, exclusive OF water and land re-
served for public use, for the above named
purpose OF putting and keeping said roads in
repair during the year A. b. 1902, as follows,
to wit:
On township No. !, South Division. we as
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

u
The Bird on Woman's Hat" was the
subject of an editorial by Edward w. Box
in Ladies Home Journal some time ago.
1t presents the live, practical side OF the
movement against the Slaughter OF birds
f. r their plumage. The crusade, Mr.. Box
considers, has BEN carried on upon
unwi-e lines, and overzealously.
There is Il practical element in this
desired reform, he writes, land 1t is this;
Anybody who has given even the mosi
cursory attention or study To botany
knows that all forms Of life have their
origin in lie. Every animal which ex-
lists either lives directly on some p,snis,
or on insects which destroy pisnts The
birds fad their sustena zee nlttniy ia tte
insects that iDjure Ve.e atinu IN oft
times Kill it eutirey- -utfici nti r 4
number of insect nj size n re'i II
there are no bird~. 1'n or ny he IN est
have their own Wy
L have recently sons o e'u. is. rb e
pains to find or fro II farmer 10 what
extent the decrease of birds is n eth G
their crops, aud l fad that the {. ndit o..
is more alarming than we who live in
the cities and large centres, have am I'd N
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
STATE OF ONO. CRY or TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY. 50
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
senior partner OF the firm of J. CHENEY Il
Co, doing business Ia the City OF Toledo. Coun
~ and state aforesaid, and that sail hrm VIII
pay the rum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF CATAgkH that can.
not I've cured by the use OF HsLL's CsrAkRH
CURE. FRANK CHENEY.
sworn TO before me and snti>crited In my
presence, this 9Th day of December, u. d. ltss.
a. W. GLEASON
Notary Pablie.
HAIRS CatArIh Cure Is taken Internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the sy stem. Send for Testimonials, FREE
Y. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c-
Hairs Family pits are the best.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

"The blood is the life" Science has never
gone beyond that simple statement OF scripture.
But IL has iliumtnats Il that statement and given
Il meaning ever broadening with the increas
log breadth Of kHowledge- When the blood Is
bad" or impure, Il Is not alone the body which
suH~rs through di-ease. The brain Is also
ciouded, the mind and judgment are affected,
and many an evil deed or impure thought may
20 directly traced TO the impurity of the blood
No one can be well balanced 10 Bind ana body
whose blood i Impure, No one can have a
wholesome and pure life unless the blood Is
nuTe Foul blood can be made pure by the use
Of DR. Pierce's Gold-n Medical Discovery.
when the blood Is pure. body and brain are
alike healthy and life becomes a daily happi
aess.
free.-Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, los pages administrations Ia sent free
on recetut OF stamps o defray xpense Of mail
Ing only. Send "a one cent stamps for paper
covers or II stamps for cloth, 10 Or. X. ".
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
The Old Years business.

Superlatives of the most emphatic
kind are needed in delineating the IL
nancial and commercial progress of
our nation during 1901, says Dumas
RevEei1. Despite the elements,
strikes, speculative panics, foreign
disasters and the assassination of
President Mckinley, the first year of
the new century was productive of
many new high records of prices, out
put and distribution. 1t was in this
last respect that results were most
satisfactory, for prices have often
been inflated beyond reason, and
heavy production exceeded needs un-
til accumulated stocks caused disas-
trous reactions.
In the ear just ended, however, the
unparalleled output of manufactured
goods did not result disastrously, con-
sumptive demand not only keeping
pace with, but often running far ahead
of available supplies. Phenomenal
shipments brought the greatest rail
way earnings ever attained, yet the
year closed with congestion at many
points because transporting facilities
were utterly Inadequate.
Bank exchanges, the best measure OF
trade after making due allowance foi
speculative activity, far surpassed al
previous records. Labor disputes were
numerous and stubborn, yet al
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

A farce comedy by the members of
the democratic minority is on the
tapis for this week, and promises
something in the nature of a relaxa-
ton for the republican members of
Congress. On Friday the committee
on resolutions appointed at the De-
cember caucus is due to report, and
the struggle between Tammany and
Texas for the dictation of the party
policy promises to be merry war.
The New Workers desire TO rid the
party of the free silver incubus and to
sever all connection with the silver
faction. The TEXANS are whetting
their oratorical bowie knives, and de-
clare they will have the scalps of the
TRAITORS as they term the east
erners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1902.


A member of President Roosevelt's
cabinet, at the beginning of the new
year, talked retrospectiveiy of the re-
publican administration of the past
six years, and drew some striking
comparisons of the condition of the
country at the beginning of the adj
ministration and now.
s'Six years ago." he said, "Mr. Me-
Kinley assumed the responsible duties
of the presidency. He was confronted
by a sadly depleted treasury as re-
suit of democratic tariff tinkering;
the prosperity of the country was
waning from similar causes; con-
dition of affairs prevailed in Cuba
which was abhorrent to all right
thinking people. Without stopping to
review the history of those six years
look at the situation to- day.
s'The treasury is bursting with a
surplus aggregating 1851, O0o, 600, in
GLIDING the gold reserve; of which
1921, 600, 900 is actually in gold coin
or bullion. The country is enjoying a
prosperity never before equalled.
Affairs in Cuba are prosperous and
she will soon be a free and in
dependent sister republic. The
United States has demonstrated her
military proves to an extent that has
commanded the respect of the world
10
easy of maintenance. We are the
owners of fair land in the antipodes,
which viii in time become one of the
most prosperous colonies. Civil gov
eminent in the Philippines is being
rapidly extended, and with peace will
come commercial prosperity such as
never could have been hoped for
under Spanish rule. Everything bids
fair for the construction of the 18TH
milan canal which will add to the
prosperity of our western states.
"Under these conditions it is folly
to talk OF politics in Mr.. Rooseveit's
selection of the members of his cabi
net. The credit for what las been ac
comphshed belongs to no one man, but
to the republican party to which the
people have confded the welfare OF
the country Every true republican
realizes that and will lend every aid
TO the faithful and successful admin
istfation of those interests.
"Mr. Roosevelt is too noble an
American, too good republican, to
be thinking and seheming for the nom
ination in 1904, as the newspapers rep
resent. lie will select for his official
advisers those men who are best quail
.ified TO assist him and administer the
affairs of their respective departments.
You may rest assured that the Presi-
dents one aim is to give the country
Che best possible administration, ire
spective of his own future, although,
of course, the people will recognize
the integrity Of his intentions and he
will be the only possible candidate in
1904.
"All this talk about Senator Hanna
scheme TO secure the nomination, and
Senator Foraker's doing the same
thing, and Governor Shaw's sacrific-
ing his own presiden tial aspirations in
accepting the treasury portfolio you
can put down as pure nonsense.
There is nothing in them but news
paper gossip. Mr.. Roosevelt will be
the next candidate of the republican
party beyond peradventure, and it is
safe to predict even at this early day,
that he viii be elected"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Capt. A. L. Hall, OF the Pacific coast
steamer "Waiis walian, which was sunk
in collision with a French brig last week,
with loss of many lives, is a Bueksport
boy. In all reports of the collision, credit
s given Capt. Hail for GOODNESS and
bravery. He stuck to his ship to the last,
going down with her, but luckily being
saved. ''Just like Andrew Hail." is the
comment OF his old neighbors,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
Order of Notice Thereon.

Order of Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.
On this 4th day Of January, a. d. 1892, on
reading the foregoing petition, il is
Ordered by the court, that a hearing be had
upon the same on the 25th day OF January.
a. d. 1902, before said COURT Portland in said
district, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in the Ellsworth
American, newspaper printed in said dis
tTict, ana tina. all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, II any they
have, why the prayer Of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court thai
the clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
itors copies OF said petition and this order r,
addressed to them at their places OF residence
as stated.
witness the Honorable Nathan Webb, Judge
of the said court, and the seal thereof, at
Portland, in said district, on the ath day Of
January. a. d. 1902.
L. s. A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest:-A. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

With the new year, the change in
the administration of State agricul-
tural affairs, as provided for by the
last legislature, went into effect. B.
Walker McKeen, as secretary of the
board of agriculture, retires from the
management of the department, and
Hon. A. W. Gilman, of Foxcroft, as
commissioner of agriculture, becomes
the head OF the department. Ex-
Secretary McKeen left Friday for
Minnesota, where he will engage in
farmers institute work throughout
the winter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

reached amicable conclusion with less
bloodshed and destruction of property
than in earlier years, while the for
nation of a committee of Cancellation
promises fewer prolonged contro-
versies hereafter.
The new year opens most auspic-
iously, and the rising tide of prosperity
should bring many new high water
marks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Mrs. Charles Smith, of wstsonville,
Cal, former Hancock county woman,
sends to her sister, Mrs. g. $. Cook,
OF Ellsworth, copy OF the Christ
mas edition of the Daily Register OF that
city, which has been handed US for exam
instion. The illustrations and write-up
OF watsonville and its surroundings give
TO Mrs. Smiths eastern friends q delight
fui impression OF her western home.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Many inquiries for granite are being
made In Hancock county. The extensive
Stimson qusrries at West Sullivan, one OF
the best properties in the county, and
estimated to be worth in the vicinity of
500 900, have recently been bonded At
South Brooksviile last week, New York
and Boston men were looking at the Elis
Il Condor qusrries. There was boom in
the granite business last year and present
prospects are for still buster season
next year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

sea aud shore fisheries, states that the
number OF cases OF sardines packed In the
State in 1901 Is 1896 e02. as against $4,000
last wear. Washington county packed
/, IS, 093 cases, Hancock 1928 aud Lin
coin 103 $50. The gain fer the year is
5sl ,9o2 cases. The number OF lob tiers
caught IN State waters In 1901 was $780,
265 In 1900 the catch was 5 81, ll5, 3
falling of for this year OF 2i1,S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
legal Nutins.

township No. 10. which commences at a stake
marked "A" on the north side Of said road
and extends 10 the west line OF Cherfyfeld.
and samuel y. Campbell. Of Cherryheld, in
the county 81 Washington, is appointed agent
to supcrintend the expenditure Of said assess
ment.
On township No. n, Middle Division, vest
err part, in said county. we assess the sum OF
so 10 as follows; Rate of taxation, .oi on a
dollar. Valuation, CO .af0.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
THE ELLSWORTH AMERICAN
zeaaI Notiers.

FVfHE subscriber hereby gives notice thai
i she has been duly appointed administra-
trix of the estate of Nehemiah II. Higgins. late
of Ellsworth, in the county of Hancock
deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against the es-
tate of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indie ted
thereto are requested 10 make payment i'm
mediately. MARION b. HIGGINS.
December 3, 1901.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Residents OF East Surry, Bayside and
Newbury Neck were startled yesterday
morning by unearthiy yeils. Some of
them thought the last day had come. In
vestigBtion disclosed the fact that L. X.
Hopkins, of Ellsworth, had arrived at the
East Surrv wharf just in time to see he
"Jutiette" half mile down the hay. He
was just asking the captain to come back,
that's all. He succeeded In masking him.
self heard, though be gave some timid
people bad scare. The "JuliettS" came
back and took him aboard for Erooklin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

We are generally TOO ready fer the sake
OF peace 10 put prem iom on ia temper,
and to give he cross person the right OF
way. This j. often eowsrdly and always
a mistske. IT. temper should he gently
resisted Ladies Home Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
Sprlial Notices.


DROPOsALS will be received by the school
board of the eitv of ellsworth for The
following: Tive nty Eve tsb} csFds Of green
hard wood to be delivered at the School street
grammar school; twenty hve as cords at the
Ellsworth Falls school; fifteen (l5l cords at
the Pine street school: fifteen fI5} cords at the
WFst side grammar school, Wood 30 be yellow
birch. beech and maple. Proposals must be
received by p. m. Saturday, Jan. Is. 1902.
Right reserved to reject anv ana al bids. Ad-
dress. Tia SCHOOL BOARD.
Jan s, 1902. Ellsworth. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

j IL g: g Rl'i FsaS Of Ia bankruptcy.

In the matter of
JAMES E. FoRD, In RaHkrHpieB.
Bankrupt,
To the lion. Nathan Webb, Judge of the Dis.
trict court of the United States for the Dis
trict of Maine.
TAMEs L. FORD. a. Ellsworth. in the
- county Of Hancock, and State OF
Maine. in said district, respectfully represents
that on the 2ist day of Septe last past, he
was duly adjudged bankrupt. under the
Acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his property
and rights of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said acts and OF
the orders OF court touching hiSD.ankruptcy
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have q full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
nndt said bankrupt acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 2lst day OF December, a. d. 1901.
JAMES +. FORD.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The annual report OF the State assess
ors shows a gale in Hancock county's
valuation of S76S 50. The figures are
SIS Osl. 1879 for 1900 aud s13,s54, 25s for 1901.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
fur SaIf.

->--~~--~ ~-~0N~N~~ N~N-NOS~~o-~-~~~@-o~
nNE band saw machine l buzz planer,
~ surface plsner. large and small wood
turning lathe, ripping saw machine. l saw
bench tali from. swing saw. zig u. P. gaso-
line engine. All In good working order. Also
hangt RS. shafts, puileys, etc. Isaac L. Hone
KISx. Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foregoing amount is TO be expended on
the county road leading from the south line
tf Aurora on the Air Line road, so aiied,
through the northeasteriy part of township
No. 81, and Charles p. siisby, Of Aurora. In
the county of Hancock. IL appointed agent TO
supefintend the expenditure OF said assess
ment.
On township No. p, Middle Division. east
ern part, IN said county, we assess the sum of
ss5 90, as follows: date OF taxation, COS on
dollar. Valuation, SI0 So.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

THE annual meeting Of tho Ellsworth LoaI
4 and Building Association. for the cleo
tion OF officers. viii be held on Monday even
ing, Jan. 20. 1902. at 7-80, at the rooms OF thu
First National Pank.
HESRY W. CusHMAS, Sec'y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Y HEREBY release TO my minor son, Leon
l. d. Crahtree, his time during the re
uiaiisder Of his minority | shall claim none
of his earnings nsr pay any debts of his co.,
tracing after this date.
wMg A. CRARTREE.
Jan. T. 1872. Hanenck Point. Me
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

10 not trespass in CuaicBioeus Park |
demand protection - life and property
frOM the county OF Hancock. the state OF
Maine. and the United STATES OF America.
MARY G.. FRRrz AUSTIN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
A suiclde at Ninety three.

Eli Young, OF Turner, aged ninety-three
years, committed suicide Sunday by
hanging, because OF iil health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Hancock county's contributions to the
Mckinley memorial fund are crawling up
towards the 500 mark, with some OF the
larger towns yet to be heard from.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
.9ouno.

DICKED UP ADRIFr - skiff beat near
L Oak Point. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying expenses for
taking care of ard advertising IT, Fsi l..
MAYO, Bar Harbor, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foregoing amount is to be expended on
that portion OF the county road leading from
Aurora to Beddinston which lies in said
township No. n. between the west line Of said
township and the division line between land
OF Vi. 81. Hail ct ais. ard land formerly Of
William Freeman. and Charles p siisby. of
Aurora. in said county Of Hancock. Is APP
pointed agent to sgpefintep nd the expenditure
OF said assessment.
On township No. IS. Middle Division. we as
se-s the sum of s6Si2. follows; Rate of
taxation, .oO3 on a dollar. Valuation. $1,000.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
goEs.

THE principal store ia the Peters block. I
Il also have for sale some stock in trade and
the appurtenanees OF candy and tobacco
business recently carried on In the store. J. A.
PErEKs. in, Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foreEoIng amount Is TO be expended on
the county Dad leading from the east line OF
Mariavilie through the western part az said
township No u, to the north line thereof.
being ,iled the Moose Hill road. and Nahum
Jordan of said township No. n, is appointed
agent 10 supeTintend the expenditure Of said
assessment.
Ga township No. al, Middle Division, east
ern part, in said county. we assess the sum OF
s9t.05, as follows: Rate Of taxation, oo9 on q
dollar. Valuation, si0,ii7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

>r~~-~-~~~-~~~-~ ~-N~N- -~c>~~~~>r-->--
sess the sum Of s7oi2. as follows: Rate OF
taxation, .0os7 on dollar Valuation sis,sSo 90.
Nar,. =. ox,s. .r,ss r,,io, T.x
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foregoing amount is TO be expended on
the road leading from Aurora to Beddington
lying in said township No. q. between the
division line OF land of II. NJ. Hall ct ais, and
land formerly Of William Freeman and the
east line Of said township, and Charles y.
silsby, of Aurora. in said county, IL appointed
agent 10 supvriatcnd the expenditure of said
assessment.
GA township Nos %. Middle Division. west
crn part, in said county, we assess tae sum Of
$780, So follows Rate Of taxation. OF on
dollar. NAInNtlnr. 81 200.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08
% An.

CTORE-Rooms-hrst floor and basement
- in Masonic block on State street, until
recently occupied bv the Hancock County
Publishing Co. inquire of JOIN b RRpMAS,
agent. in The same building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foregoing amount Is 70 be expended on
the road leadfng from AaFora to Beddiugton
within said township No. Is, and Charles T..
stlsoy. Of Aurora, ia said county of Hancock
j. appointed agent 70 snperiniend the expen-
diture ct @aiA assessment
on township No 81 in said county. we as
ssss the sum OF $50 o.. as follows: Rate OF
tlxntlon, CO.'S. on dollar. Valuation, ss2,-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

4,7t0 <H.slO SlfN.00
The foregoing amount is TO be expended on
the eastern part of the county road In said
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

The foregoing amount is to be expended
upon that portion of the county road in said
township No. 10, which lies between the east
of township No. and q stake marked "a"
standing ON the northern side of said road,
and Lincoln c. Bragdon. OF Franklin. in said
county. is appointed agent TO snperintend the
expenditure Of said assessment.
On township No 10, eastern part, we assess
the sum OF $50. as follows: Rate of taxa
ton, .o25 onsa dollar. Valuation, $500.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08

Totals,

Totals. 10 Nd5 @ls,HAG $40 IL
The foregoing amount is TO be expended
upon the county roads in said township No. 7.
and X V, Smith. OF steuben, Is appointed
agent to sapcrlntend the expenditure of said
assessment.
On township No. 8, South Division, we assess
the sum of ssS-ss. as follows: Rate OF taxa
tion, .0o7 on dollar. Valuation, sIl,asS.
No Val.