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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
ROMEO AND JULIET.

Simvelle's scenic aud electric produce
tion OF the immortal bard's most popular
play viii be given In its entirety at Han
cock hall Friday evening, Aug. IS.
The plays OF Shakespeare are the most
widely read literary productions that have
ever been written, the Bible alone ex-
cepted. Ii it were possible to collect
copy of each OF the various editions that
have been printed since Shakespeare's
time, large library could be made OF
them alone. His plays have been trans
lated into the language of all civilized
nations; they have been printed and cir
culated in almost every conceivable
fashion, and have been enacted in every
land that has stage. Even the japanese
have played Romeo and Juliet-and Pc
culiar Romeo and Juliet it must have
been in the land OF hari- kari.
Every college has the plays in its course
OF study. Congressman quote from
Shakespeare in their speeches; lawyers
repeat his sayings in summing up their
cases; divines weave his good and whole
some advice into their sermons. Many
business men and women read Shakes
peare after hard days, work, for relax
alton and instruction. The vagrant, ar
raigned before the magistrate, holds up a
we'll thumbed volume, and tries to prove
that he is respectable because he reads
Shakespeare.
Why is Shakespeare every mans author?
Because Shakespeare knew the human
heart and soul as no other writer has
known them; because he was not only
great writer, correct in form and artistic
in expression, but also the greatest phil
osopher of all ages as well.
Those who are familiar with Shakes
peare embrace at all times the opportu-
nifty to see any Of his immortal plays. To
those who are not it is a revelation-so
far beyond the petty plays of modern
dramatists from any and all points of
view that there is no possible chance of
comparison.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
GoRToN's MINsTRELs.

Gorton's famous mlnstreis will come to
Hancock Hall on Tuesday, Sept. /, This
company has the distinction of being the
oldest as we'll as one Of the best minstrel
organizations on the road, and numbers
among it's performers such well known
and capable artists as Welby and Pearl,
Gorton and Lee, the marvellous Mardo
troupe of acrobats, Jere Sanford, the
Crescent City quintette, the wonderful
Faron trio and other performers Of abil-
ity. Especial attention has been given to
the selection of the vocal contingent and
the Instrumental music as usual with this
company Will be of the highest order.
The first part presents most beautiful
ombination OF colors, being draped In
solid wine colored plush, with old gold
trimmings, the effect being greatly
heightened by the addition of uumer-
Jus brilliantly colored electric lights
which, together with costumes OF costly
silks and satins, form picture of daz-
zing splendor. The company possesses an
excellent quintette of trained vocalists.
The instrumental music and various high
class specialties fully sustain the reputa-
ton of Gorton's minstrels, and there is
no doubt of their being greeted with a
crowded house.
Gortou's celebrated concert band has
the reputation of being the best organi-
zation of it's kind travelling. Fsuitless
rendition of popular and classic selec-
tions, including two or more solos, at eacn
concert. Daily concert and parade at
noon. Evening at 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
NoRTH ELLSWORTH.

Mrs. Robert Sweeney is visiting her ps-
rents at Machias.
There will be McGown reunion at
Maddocks landing Thursday, Aug. 27.
Alvin Maddocks, wife and family spent
Sunday at Hancock Point.
Miss Lettie Tourtelotte, of Ellswort b
Falls, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Lucy Watts and granddaughter,
Lucy Logan, OF Bangor, are visiting rel
atives here.
The Willing Workers will have an en-
tertainment at the church Wednesday
evening, Aug. 26.
Fed starkey and family attended the
Moore reunion held at Maddocks' land
ing, Lakewood, Wednesday. n
Misses Lurs Paine and Margaret Latin,
OF Berlin, N. H., called on friends one
day last week. v
Miss Carrie Mitchell, who has been
visiting relatives at fremont, returned
home Monday.
Misses Anna and Addie Maddocks, who
has been visiting at Bar Harbor, returned
home Monday.
Howard Warren, of Lynn, Mass, is Wis
iting his mother, Mrs. Emily Warren, at
the home OF Mrs. Mary Bates. Mrs. War
rem is in very poor health. y
Llswellyn Higgins and wife, Miss Annie
Simmons and Miss @. Smith, of Lynn,
Mass are amending their vacation with
here.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
COMING EVENTS.

Wednesday, Aug 26, at Baptist vestry-
Supper by the ladies' aid. 15c.
Friday, Aug 2S, at Hancock hall, Els
worth-"Romeo and Juliet" Tickets, 25,
35 so, 75c and 81.
Monday, Aug 31-Excursion by Sunrise
council, Daughters of Liberty, to Castine.
Tuesday, Sept. l, at Hancock hall-Gor-
toms MiDstreis. Prices, 25, 35 aud 50c.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. /, 2 and 8, at Wymsn park, Ellis
worth-Annual tsir OF the Hancock coun-
ty fair association.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. % and
24-Annual fair of Hancock county agri-
cultural society at Mountain park.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept, 20 and
80, at Amherst-Annual fair of the North
ern Hancock sgricuit ursi society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26

A. M. Hastings, Of Boston, is in town.
George P. Woodward is in town to-day.
j. Prescott Gage, of Arlington, Mass, is
in town on business.
Miss Emma Hinckley, OF Bluehill, is
visiting friends in the city,.
Arthur Hstch, of Boston, was the guest
of w. b. Campbell Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Il. Emeryi is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Machias.
Miss Mary F. Hopkins is the guest of
Miss Jessie Foster at Bar Harbor.
Charles 1. Staples, OF Staples, Smith &
Moody, is in Old Town on business.
Miss Psulene Foster is home from a
short visit to friends in Bar Harbor.
Mrs. Hattie Gushing, of Waltham,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. P. B. Day.
Rev. j. P. Smonton leaves tomorrow
for Machias TO attend camp p-meeting.
Madison Smith, of WaterviIle, is visit
log his brother, M. C. Smith, in the city.
The "Henrietta A. Whitney" towed out
Monday, loaded with slaves for Rondout,
N. Y.
Lynchs band, OF Ellsworth Falls, will
participate in the big Labor Day parade in
Bangor.
Supper will be served this evening at
o'clock in the vestry OF the Baptist
church.
The All-the year-round whist clab was
entertained by Miss j. A. Thompson at F.
B. Aikens last week.
The "Storm Petrol" is loading stayes for
Rondout, and the "Minneola" long lum-
ber for Boston. "
Miss Annie Tapley, of Lynn, Mass, who
bas been the guest of Miss Louise Eppes,
has returned home.
spend two weeks with his family, who
are summerlng here.
Mrs. w. 1. Omstead arrived Monday
nigh to visit her mother, Mrs. George w.
Mason, on Pine street.
Mrs. Abbe c. Partridge, of Roxbury, is
in town, the guest OF her brother, Henry
E. Davis, on Oak street.
Hiram c. Lord, former night officer
of this city, is employed in the same
capacity at Northeast Har Dor.
Miss Hamilton, OF Chicopee Falls,
Mass, who has been the guest of Mrs
Harry c. Woodward, has returned home
Capt. j. Atwood Bowden is In town fol
a few days. His vessel, the "Wiliie l.
MAXWELL, is at Mt. Desert Ferry.
Martin Hall Shute, who has beer
spending a three months furlough here
returns to- morrow to West Point.
Miss Rena B. Roberts, OF Boston. Ii
spending her vacation with her mother
Mrs. Carlton McGown, on High street.
M iss m nri E eLL of PurI land. wuu ii
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26

Miss Etnei SweJL, OF Portland, VINO lis
spending the summer at South Surry,
was In the city last week visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Mary Goodwin, OF Old Town, and
Misses Sarah and Frances Goodwin, of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
FAIR NEXT WEEK.
Arrangements are Complete-Win be
a Big Week.

Arrangements are Complete-WiI be
Big Week.
Everything is complete for the fair Of
the Hancock county fair association at
Wyman park, Ellsworth, next week.
The officers of the association have
worked hard to make this event success,
and their efforts should be rewarded by a
liberal patronage.
These meetings OF the fair association
have led the farmers to improve their
stock, and to take pride in their farm pro-
duce. When the first fair was held there
was hardly full-bIooded animal to be
seen. Now they predominate. By the
corporation Of the farmers and associa-
tion this fair has become one of the lead
ing ones Of the State.
The poultry show is the best In the
State. In this department quality h,s
taken the place OF quantity to great ex-
tent.
In the sheep, cattle and horse depart
animals.
The speed programme Is better than
usual. Several well-known horses have
been entered. There will be vaudeville
show going on all the time in front Of
he grand stand, and will be free to every
body. Charles P. Halpin has this matter
in hand, and no expense will be spared to
make it first class. Everybody knows
Mr.. Halpin's ability to secure good shows,
and this will be no exception.
Four of the best ball teams in the
county have been booked to play games
during all three days.
There is to be peg race for the farm
ers, and sports for the children; all kinds
of games for the boys and young men,
and popcorn and Coney Island chewing
candy for the young ladies-in fact, there
will be something for everybody.
The first evening of the fair there will
be minstrel show in Hancock hall by
Gorton's MINISTRIES. This show Is one of
the best that comes to Maine, and will
| undou uhcedly prove good drawing card.
| The last two evenings there will be a
grand ball in Hancock hall. Monag ghRn's
orchestra OF ten or twelve pieces Will
furnish the music.
Let every farmer with his family, every
| professional and business man with his
vile, and every thorough sport with his
best girl attend this fair and help to make
| it the best fair in eastern Maine. 1t can
| be done; all it needs is little support
| from the people of the county.
| The Washington County railroad will
| sell excursion tickets from all stations at
one fare for the round trip, on Sept, 1, 2
and g. for the fair at Ellsworth WHICH
opens Tuesday next. Special low rate
tickets, which include one admission to
Wyman park, will be sold from all sta
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT THIS WEEK.


Libels for divorce.
Petitions for possession.
Ellsworth Loan anu Building Asso-State.
meut
Julia Billington-Typewrttipg wanted
Bar Harhor & Union River Power Co-stock-
holders meeting.
Hancock hall-Romeo and Juliet Gortons'
minstrCls
Wiggin IL Moore--A pothecaries.
Ellsworth Dental Pailors--Dentistry.
BLUEHILL:
Bluehill-George Stevens academy-Fall term.
BANGOR.
Ing.
RoCKLAND, ME:
Store for sale.
LEWISTON, Me:
Wanted-Men in wholesale house.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-08-26
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH PosT.oFFICE.
In effect June IS, 1908.

pm.
GOING WEsT-ll.b6 m, 2.23, 5.3l and 1928 m
MAIL CLOSES AT rosT-oFFICE.
GOING EAsr-7.oo m. 3.45. $50 and 10 m.
GOING WEsT-1l.20a m, 2, and 10 m.
SUNDAY.
Mail trains arrive from the west at 6.l3 a m.
12.52 and 6.f1 p m. Leave for the west at 2.25,
5.3l and l0.2s p Mail closes for the west at
2, 8 and Il pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17

had said anything more about the matter
to him. He decided to be guided by Har-
lows questions a. to how much he should
tell. cit belongs to Madame Dupre," he
answered. deliberately.
"Ah.' and the other walked the length OF
the porch and back. He then drew q chair
close to Marks and seated himself. Don't
you agree with me that 1t Is very singular
that I should have made q ring precisely
like that one. except that the stone was an
imitation?'
it. Barry? You're not jokingr'
Certainly not. A middle-aged man with
black eyes-if remember
No. no." interrupted Mark. He was q
young man."
The other looked curiously at him. II
mistook him greatly II he were young. /
am positive his hair was gray. Do you
know the man for whom made the dupli-
cate?"
Mr. Glover related the story Of Bernard
Dupre so far as he knew 1t.
What a vast pity he was called away
before l appeared upon the scene. l war
ing carried to his ears by the accompiice
for whom made the ring"
THAT could not have been." was the an
swer. mo one knew of it outside the fam
lily. and he certainly was a stranger In this
neighborhood.'
There must be an accomplice some
where-perhaps in the city. The fellow
was very particular about the ring. / re-
member, ana Drought II DaCk TWICE 10 10
changed before he took It OF my hands.
He paid we'll for it then, may state"
II see it ALL" said Mark. HE was an
!mpostor, who. from some one in this
neighborhood had learned the history OF
madame's ring and the snug fortune
awaiting the heir, and tried to represent
him and get the money! No wonder he
went off when he heard you were comtng!
"Who could have told him? Are you sure
there is not some one in the household with
whom he could have been in Lacquer"
'tMost assurediy mott" answered Marx,
dejectedly.
Without further conversation the young
men sought few hours sleep before day
light brought separation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17
. UBIQUITOUS PETER SMITH,
GNY MYYMM7lxaQ7y4y5749 YsG72w.24x5,Y
By JEAIzs OLIVE Lo1zExux.

Editha Allyn burst into the library. Her
brother-in-law lifted his eyes from his book
and indulgently looked her over. Her golf
clubs ratified to the floor. and she flung her
cap and gloves after them.
'You make quite a breeze. Editha. very
welcome one. but you break into my story.
What is it this time ?" DR.. Kenworthy was
leaning lazily back in big leather chair.
Editha came petu!antIy across the room
and stood before him.
Morris I want you to look at me-care-
fully"
'Why, charmed, my dear. Such privi-
lege is seldom granted me-you don't stay
In one place long enough"
''Im In earnest" At the impatient flash
In her gray eyes he sat up. laughing.
Another victim? Want me to account
for his infatuation?"
I'm always in earnest she went on,
ignoring his questions; that's part of the
trouble Now look at me-
She wore golf suit of white duck and a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17

But abe could not escape the memory OF
Peter Smiths every word and gesture His
way OF dominating everything aroused her
opposition. Besides, his name-that dread
ful uAme-did not cease to irritate her.
However. she was ready At to so to
MAude's party with him. She wore her new
gown. She was sorry 1t was white. but IL
vas very becomins. and thsn-weii. De
Kaye said he never saw any other girl VINO
could really wear white.
She had never cared particularly for De
Kaye, but now he began to interest her.
He was handsome, with a strangely weary
her. which in itself is q point in q mans
favor with . girl who IL still too young to
realise her own power.
Partners for everything were chosen by
matched flowers. or matched notices. or
questions and answers. The inevitable
Smith was her yis-a-vis at whist. Refresh
ment time brought her one-half OF GRIM
son paper heart. Peter Smith came up to
her with the other. His seeming uncon-
sciousness OF the situation angered her.
She doubted X he even knew that there
was a situation. So they ate their pink Ice
and white cake alone In a little lantern-lit
room. Smith began chatting In his easy
way about anything that came up. For
the first time that evening she felt at ease
and she sat leaning back with flushed
cheeks and shining eyes. A rose-colored
Japanese lantern above her swayed In the
wind and lit up her white dress Smith had
turned in the corner OF the seat TIL ne
half faced her. Editha was startled from
her enjoyment Of his quiet humor by the
voice of De Kaye. who lad come up ana
stood looking at her over Smiths head.
Pardon me- Smith," De Kaye said. Mrs
Maxon wants to show you some curios IN
the library. I'll take your place awhile,
If Miss Allyn will let me-"
After an instant of hardly perceptible
hesitation. Smith rose. and with graceful
word about retaining her soon. walked
off toward the house.
De Kaye turned to Editha with repressed
eagerness
cat last have you a moment alone. You
are always with him. Is 1t your doing?
At her swift gesture of denial, he stopped
quickly and kissed her hand. I've no
right to call you by your dear name" he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17

and went up stairs Mrs. Kenworthy
leaned over against her husband.
Norris" she said
Rose he mimmicked. What is It,
dear? Mustn't tease your sister? She Is
In love with Peter. No girl could heip
being
That's why you must let her alone.
Can't you see she is fighting It! We
mustn't seem to see."
well. I'll try to be good. But what
about De Kaye?'
"Oh, that's nothing. She only turns to
him occasionally to get away from the
the other man. It'll rouse her champion
ship to say anything against him."
It was very hot for the middle of Sep
TENDER. and after dinner the doctor and
his wife went out on the lawn. About IL
Edbha and a man entered the gate.
Good evening! Isn't all this good to
look at?' Peter Smiths gesture seemed
to include Editha in her floating white
Dress Edftha sat down at her sisters feet
and Smith threw himself upon the grass
near her.
I'm always lucky" he said. DE Kaye
was called from the city by a telegram and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17
"Just AS It Used to Be-"

/ wish were a boy again,
That age were but dream,
That things would change from what they are
ID what they used to seem;
That were but little boy
And from my mothers knee
Could find that dear old fairyland,
Just as 1t used to be.
If wishes only were a horse,
How fast away I'd ride
Across the plains Of yesterday,
Bold comrade by my side
Once>more I'd rescue captive maidsl
All! doughty deeds you'd see,
II were but q hero bold,
Just l used to be.
With bean-stalk Jack I'd sally forth
To giants kill galore;
In seyen-leagued boots I'd stride away,
To that enchanted shore
Where ogres dwell, in castles huge,
And mermaids swarm the sea;
Oh. how I'd love to find them all
Just as they used to be.
My little boy says I'm all wrong
That nothing's changed at all,
That he can show me ogres fierce,
And giants more than tall;
Then, clasping his dear hand in min6
He leads me forth to see
Years drop as leaves; I'm young again,
Just as I used to be.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Continued from Page Thirty.)

hear family, the whistle Of the engine
There's the trainr' cried Phil in dismay
''Oh we're late! What shall we dor
Drive as fast as you can. and We may
meet him."
Sure enough, they met him as they enter
ed the town and would have known MIN
from the photograph and description even
had they not heard him inquiring the way
to Marion Lodge.
eh?' he said questioningly, after Phil ex.
planned bis hardness. Mr.. Harlow wisae
TO hear the story. but the boy would not
tell on his friend. and Cover. VINO WAS
hanging on ingioriously behind. would not
tell upon himself.
Wen just say nothing further about It,
the stranger said kindly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-02

Ia his eager, alert r1ind there still
owells every secret known to the card
spark, every trick Of the "slfin" game
From Paris to London, from San
Francisco to New York. from Canada
70 New Orleans. he has picked these
-. Some he has invented himself.
Never, until a week ago. had he di-
yuleed one Of them The unwritten
law among gamblers forbade it. Yet
IA a moment Of enthusiasm he was
persuaded to throw light on these dark
secrets Of the gaming house. From
tho lips Of a man who has Witnessed
u.ny tragedies Of the green table It is
Interesting to learn how he accom-
pEshed it, how he has managed to
escape the law. how he could look
uson card-sharking as a legitimate
Business.
The man who cheats at cards earns
Ms money" he said "The profession
u gambler must throw all fine santi-
Inents to the winds when he embarks
On his career. F'riendship-why
friendship ceases. as we say, the
minute play is started Honor, hon
esty, mercy-all go. You are out to
win--to win. no matter how You
can show no quarter You may be sit
ting behind the best hand in the deck;
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-02

a gambler and a cheat. did not
make the mistake Of playing all tbs
time az one club. One night q week
was enough at each Often my busf
ness compelled me to leave town. On
these little trips I went to other cities
70 play poker. Once after a run o.
feigned hard luck / quit playing en-
tirely. I was careful to announce the
fact What do you suppose / did in
the interyal2 drew SIS a week fol
marking cards.
That is the principal secret Of my
success-marked cards. knew koW
to do it, and practically all my life as
a gambler I have played with decks
so marked that I could read the
backs OF the cards as well as others
could read the faces There are few
packs which cannot be fixed in this
style by a little time and patience on
the part Of an expert.
"Of course it is possible to bug
brace decks where the marking is
done in the printing. But / preferred
TO mark my own cards. OF course tha
other players we're at my mercy. Thes
might as well have spread their hands
down on the table face up. knew
what every man held.
There are all sorts Of ways to
mark cards. The simplest IS the best
To the casual observer there must be
~ difference between the cards. Taxa
this pack. Do You see anything wrona
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-02
Rsbuked the Trumnster.

When Lord Wolseley was com
nander in chief Of the British military
forces he went to inspect a garrison
in the south OF Ireland the chief ON
Ger Of which was addicted 70 sulphur.
Gus language. During the interview
the colonel ordered that the trumpeter
sound the charge. but unfortunately
the man blew the retreat" instead
The colonel was about to let loose a
voiiey Of verbal fireworks when he re-
membered Lord Wolseley was within
hearing. For a moment It looked as
though he might explode. but he found
temporary relief in roaring at the man.
"Oh you naughty naughty trunpeter."
Later in the day he made up for this
moderation by blasting the offender
all over the barracks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-02

about the backs2 Look closely No.
Certainly you would not, If you saw
them only in shufling and dealina
amid the excitement of the game
They are marked, and l can tell thu
denomination and suit as fast as can
deal them. This is the ace Of spades:
this the king of clubs; eight Of spades
and so on.
'All quite remarkable until you get
the key, and then it is 50 plain that
you feel like kicking yourself With
this pack there is a border in the form
Of a wall Of Troy. with white dots in
the center Of each open square Start
ing with the upper right hand corner
the dot in the first space represents
an ace, the next to the left a king,
queen, jack. ten, and SO on down to
the deuce. Mark out the dot with ink
of the same color as the background
of the card If the dot is missing in
the ace square the card Is an ace.
and SO on along the line. For the suits
start on the upper right side The dot
missing from the square below the ace
means spades, next diamonds. clubs
and hearts. Do the same with tha
corner diagonally opposite, and you
have the cards marked SO the sigma
will show when the cards are re-
versed.
''iet man earns his money playina
with marked cards. It is a frightfui
strain. In the first place you musl
learn the combination so thoroughly
that you don't have to stop to think
Your eyes must be on every card that