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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-21

Alex. r. Hagerthy is ill with the grip
at Baltimore.
Mrs. fl. E. Davis gave lunch party
this noon at her home on Oak street.
Miss Emma Allen, OF Willard, has been
visiting friends in town for few days.
A. F. Burnham has gone to Brockton,
Mass, where he will remain for some
weeks.
Mrs. p. B. Day entertained party OF
sixteen ladies at whist last evening at her
home on Bridge hill.
There will be supper Thursday even
ing at the Baptist vesiry to which the
public is cordially invited.
Lygonia lodge, F. and A. NJ, will work
the third degree tonight. A banquet
will be served after the work.
Columbia Hook and Ladder Co. will give
its animal concert, ball and supper at
Hancock hall next Friday evening.
s K. Hinckley, one OF Bluehin's smart
old men, was in Ellsworth last Saturday
on business. He made THE AMERICAN
pleasant call.
A party Of ladies and gentlemen went
to Evergreen hall, Trenton, in the barge
last Friday evening, returning at an early
(?) hour, by the light of the moon.
Col. c. G. Burrill was in Augusta yester-
day attending meeting OF the St. Louis
worlds fair commissioners. The board
will ask the legislature for $4,000.
Mrs. j. Ii. Leland, district deputy
president of the Daughters OF Rebekah h
lodges of this district, installed he officere
| OF the lodge at Bluehill last Friday even
ing.
E. +. Robinson, who is in Boston for
| medical treat ment, is in The Baptist hos
pital, private institution in Roxbury
He expects to remain two or three week.
longer.
Charles ii. Leland, district deputy of
| the knights of Pythias lodges of this
district, installed the officers OF the
Prospect Harbor lodge last Saturday
evening.
Rev. J. P. simonton goes to West Han
| cock to-day to officiate at the funeral OF
| Mrs. Sarah NJ. Springer, who died Mon
day In Franklin at the home of her
| daughter.
the sociable by Esoteric lodge at its
rooms in the Manning block last Thurs
| day evening was largely attended, and
WAS one OF tue most successful ever given
| by the lodge.
w. r. Perkins, OF Cherry ii Id, well
| Porto Rico in the interest OF Martin l.
Hail Il Co., OF Boston. This is his secop d
trip to that Island.
| Fsoteric lodge, F. aud A. M, has re.
ceived an invitation from Ira Berr,
| Lodge, of Bluehili, to work the thirC
degree for it Monday, Feb. IS. The
invitation will probably be accepted.
c. B. Simonton has suffi iciently recov
cred from his recent severe illness to re-
! urn to his work in Boston. He is en-
ployed in the postotice department al
letter carrier. he left last Thursday.
Rev. David Kerr, pastor of the Baptis
church, has been the recipient OF a mos
timely gift in the shape of fur coat. /
came ltrie too late for the Christina
rec, but it was none he less welcome.
The mrs sonic lodge OF this district vii
meet in convention at Ellsworth Feb
20. The work has not yet been assigned
but probably will be the latter part o
this week. A committee from Lygonif
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-21
.33 per cent. off

on Ladies' Coats, and % per cent.
on Misses and Children's. / also
shall make some low prices this
month on number Of kinds of mer-
chandse, as | want to reduce my stock
all can before | take account of it
the first of February. If you are
looking for good trades you will find
them here.
Is doz. Mems Heavy Underwear, soc
quality, for 35c.
Boys Underwear, &c to zoe each.
Buy your Boots and Rubbers when
you can get them at cost-do not
wait-buy now before they are all
gone.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS rus WEEK.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS WEEK.
Admr notiee-Est f Webster French
Exec notice-Est Mary j Van Doren.
Legislative notice-Inland fisheries and game
Taxation of savings banks
Temperance.
judiciary.
Legal affairs
Exec notiee--Est John w Powell.
Whiting Bros-Carpets. curtains, dress goods
groceries, etc.
q a Parcher-Apothecary.
G @ Burrill 4 Son-Insurance.
Wiggin & Moore a pothecaries.
Floyd Il Hsynes-New cash market
CHICAGO, ILL:
FS c Bean-Caution notice.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Paine's Celery and Diamond die.
Navy Plug tobacco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-21
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH PosT.oFFICE.
In effect October I3, 1903.

GOING EAsT-716 m, SOS pm.
GOING WEsT-il.58 m, b.s1 and DAT m.
NAIL CLOSES AT Posr.oFFIcE.
GOING EAsT-6.S0 m, $50 D m.
GOING WEsT-l. 20 a m, and Is pm.
SUNDAY.
Mail train from the west arrives at 7.lS m
Leaves for the west at Cos M. Mall closes for
the west $50 m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-21
Sale of Coats
at MOOre's.

If you have been waiting for mark
down, now is your time. l am going
to give
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
RELIANCE ALMOST READY.
She Has Been Turned over to the Syn dicate Owners By the Herreshoffs.

Bristol, R. l., April 2S.-It was expected that the cup defender, Reliance, would formally go into commission today after being turned oyer by her builders, the Herreshoffs, to the syndicate of owners, but the worlxrnen did not finish putting the final touches on the boat, and the yacht was lowed to Newport about sum- down.
 The Reliance was delivered to the syn dieate during the day, and it is expected that MT Iselin will hoist his private signal on her off Newport tomorrow. The principal work on the boat today was the fixing of her mainsail, and by hauling out the sail considerable funness was gained at the Huff.
 Several of the battens were taken out and shortened and then the sail was hoisted. It set considerably better than on Sunday, most of the slack on the leech having been taken up. It Is ex- neoted that the Reliance will go tomorrow for a spin. After that she will be daily tested until she leaves for Long Island sound for her final trial in the real sense against the Constitution and Columbia at Glencoile on May 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29

And every form of PRIVATE DISEAsE saxuaI Weakness, etc.. etc.. are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 AiI condolences held inviolate.
 Presentations at office or by mall inc vited without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks Tor man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute Is thoroughly equipped ~vtth all modern surgical. electrical x rav violet ray, galvan faradic battery slectric static machine. arc light cabi- nets and other modern electro and me cbanical therapeutic devices for aiding ,,s in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is tpdorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner
 Age-Herald: Ills long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Oftices. First avenue and Twenty-first street. Birmingham Ale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
SHOT THREE TIMES
 IN HIS HOME
DRY GOODS MERCHANT HAS BEEN BURNED OUT AND RE- FUSES TO EXPLAIN MYSTERY OF HIS WoUNDs-TWo DEAD.

New York April 2S.-Beopold Werthei- mer, wealthy dry goods merchant was shot three times in his home in West One Hundred and Fifteenth street early today. He was wounded in the chest, arm and right side, and is in a serious condition. Charged with the shooting. the police have arrested Joseph Simpson, 30 years old, of East One Hundred and Twenty first street
 The injured man Is S2 years old and a member of the firm of Aaron & Vert heimer, dry goods merchants. who recent ly were burned out at their place of busi- ness in Third avenue. Simpson, the police say. was employed there as watchman prior to the fire. At the time of the fire two persons were burned to death.
 The motive for the shooting Is nys- tery both to the police and the Werthei- mer family and Simpson, who was very cool when arrested, refused to make any statement. Since the fire Wertheimer has not been engaged In any business. The firm discharged It's employees, lnclud- ing Simpson, but he got work as a motor man. week ago he lost that position. He had long talk with Mir Werthelmer yesterday and returned last night He again talked with MT. Werthelmer and the family think Simpson wanted money. The latter returned to the Wertheimer home at an early hour today and the shooting occurred in the hallway of the house, after which Simpson walked away and later was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
BRITT WINS FIERCE
 BUT EQUAL FIGHT
HAD TO FIGHT HIS WAY ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE MILL WIFI A GAME MAN WHO KNEW NO QUARTER.

San Francisco, April 2s.-Referee Eddy declared Jimmy Britt the winner over Walcott Fitzgerald of Brooklyn here to- night. Fitzgerald put up a good contest against the Californian, but Britt was the cleverer of the two and landed two blows to Fitzgerald's one with the ex- ception of the last round, when Fitzgerald put the San Francisco boy on his knee with a left swing to the Jaw. Fitzger- aids superiority was manifest during the entire fight In the first round Fitzgerald sent Britt down, but the Californian, while being visibly distressed knew what he was doing and recovered in a short time and acted as though the fight had just commenced.
 Fitzgerald had the advantage of Britt in weight and muscle, but he was not near his equal in tactics of the ring.
 The succession of right and left swings constituted some of the finest work ever seen here Britt directed most of h,s attention to Fitzgerald's stomach landing numerous punches that took the steam out of Britt. Britt occasionally landed on Fftzgerald's jaw, generally close to the end of the round, but in the main was apparently unable to punch him. Fitzgerald showed that he could nnnob hard with each hand. Britt demonstrated that he is one of the fastest and most scientific men In the ring.
 They broke clean1y every time at tha suggestion of the referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
KNOCKED DOWN BY
 A BICYCLE RIDER
w. M. LINDSAY, THE FLORIST, MET WITH A PAINFUL ACCIDENT WHILE CROSSING A sTREET--HIs LEG BROKEN.

w. M. Lindsay, the florist, whose place of business Is in the city hall building, was knocked down yesterday morning by a young white boy on bicycle at velma station on the Gate City car line, and his leg broken.
 He was carried to Copeland & Berry's hospital, where his limb was set. It was at first feared that the injuries were very serious, but 1t was found that only the smaller bone of his leg was broken. MT. Lindsay Is resting well. The physicians state that there are no internal injuries.
 It seems that Mir. Lindsay, accompanied by his son and daughter, was just pre- pairing to cross the street in Hoodawn when this young white boy, whose name is said to be Dean. came coasting down the hill on his bicycle. MT. Lindsay at tempted to step backwards out of the way, but the boy struck him and knocked him down small embankment. The boy rode off at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
SENATOR BAILEY's FEE.

From the New York Commercial Adver-
 tiser.
 There is no particular reason why Sem ator Joseph w. Bailey. the democratic statesman from Texas, should not make a S2Oo,OoO fee by raising capital in Wall street. Other distinguished men from the west and south who have spent their eloquence freely on the floors of congress in denouncing the New York moneI grab bers have not hesitated to avaik, them selves of similar opportunities. bTexas has been especially fortunate in this re- spect, several of her foremost citizens who have won fame in denouncing cor porate wealth having contrived to estab- fish profitable trusts in that state with the aid of New York capital.
 In the case of MT. Bailey 1t has been evident for some time that the notions with which he entered congress have been undergoing change and that he has found that the benefits of work of construction are on the whole more de- sirable than the somewhat empty honors which come from the labor of destruction. That his constituents agree with him is not open to doubt in view of the recent development of natural resources in Tex as, and if he has succeeded in getting so much money from Wall street for their laudable enterprises that his commission is really the sum mentioned they are like ly to agree with the rest of us in declar- ing that the laborer is worthy of his hire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
ACT OF ssLF-DEFENsE.
Russian Charge Failed to Understand
 Why Japan Is Not Satisfied.

London, April 2S.-In a dispatch from TolSio the correspondent of the Daily Mail says the Russian cnarge q affaires at Pekin told Japanese journalist that the Japanese, English and Americans came to Manchuria with a political ob- ject. and that Russla's attempt to ex- clude them was an act of self-defense. The Russian charge failed to understand why Japan was not satisfied with her &C., qu.sition in Korea, and stretched out her hand toward Manchuria.
 American war vessels are assembling at Yokahoma supposedly, says the corre- spondent, in connection with the Man churia situation.
 The Japanese and British ministers at Pekin have formally warned China against the acceptance of the Russian de- mands.
 The Japanese hold proofs that Admiral Alexieff Is using Chinese highwaymen at Mukden to creat disorder. In conclusion the report of the Daily Mail says that the Russian authorities are buying large quantities of provisions at Tokio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
SALT PLANT IS BURNED.
Fire at South Chicago Entails Loss of
 $1,25o,o

Chicago April 2S.-The plant of the h. ternational Salt company, located at South Chicago, with three boats lying in the Calumet river. were destroyed by fire tonight
 The loss is estimated at $125O, GOO; that of the International Salt company being placed at sS0O,0oO. The buildings of the salt plant covered nearly sixteen acres, extending along the Calumet river. In the buildings were stored 10000 tons of salt and the greater part of this is said to have been ruined. Included in the com pany's loss are the docks. extending 150O feet along the Calumet river. The fire threatened to spread to number of grain elevators along the river and to other large manufacturing plants, but after a hard fight the flames were gotten under control. About 125 freight cars were con- sumed. Fifty of the burned cars are said to have belonged to the Michigan Central railroad.
 A fire boat was summoned to save the boats, but before 1t could reach the scene they sank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
WEATHER BUREAU
 ISSUES BAD NEWS
Nearly the Whole Country Has
 Had Adverse Weather.
RAINFALL HAS BEEN LlGHl
East of the Mississippi River Cotton Has Been Injured By Cold Weather and It Is Said That RepIant-
 ing Will Be Necessary.

Washington, April 2S.-The following is a summary of the weather bureau s week. ly crop report:
 Nearly the whole of the country east of the Rocky mountains experienced un- seasonably low temperatures during the week ending April 27, and while the rain fall in the central valleys has been light, considerable areas receiving no apprecia- ble amount, farm work has made very slow progress in consequence of wet soil and low temperatures. The drought in Florida and in the central and west gulf states, especially in the last mentioned sections, has grown more serious and oyer large areas the ground Is too dry for ger imitation of seed.
 More favorable conditions prevailed in the states of the upper Missouri valley. as in the previous week, corn planting hay ing made slow progress. In the southern states, corn has suffered from drouth also. While the condition of winter wheat continues very promising, a slight deteri- oration is indicated over the central and eastern portions of the wheat belt. Rust and Insects have appeared In some coun- ties In southern Missouri and in Nebraska and portions of Kansas the crop would be benefited by rain.
 Spring wheat seeding Is we'll advanced. In the Missouri and Central Mississippi valleys oat seeding has been well ad- vanced, but in the Ohio valleys much seeding remains to be done. In Texas the crop is much in need of rain.
 East of the Mississippi river early cot ton has been Injured by cold weather and much replanting will be necessary Plant ing in this part of the cotton belt has progressed rapidly except in Mlssissippi, whereas in the districts west of the Mis- sisslppi planting, although well advanced, has been largely suspended during the past week on account of droughth. Warm weather Is generally needed throughout the cotton belt, and the central and western districts are in urgent need of rain.
 Tobacco plants continue plentiful and healthy, though backward in Kentucky. NO transplanting as yet has been done except in the Carolinas, but the plants are ready for setting in Tennessee. In North Carolina the plants are not start ing we'll and in South Carolina stands have been impaired by worms and in- Jury has been caused by hailstorms. The past week has been very unfavorable to fruit in the states east of the Mississippi river, frost damage being done on the 23rd and 24th, and extending as far south as the northern portion of the central and eastern gulf states with more or less damage to earlier varieties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
WANT KEEFE AS ARBITRATOR.
Urgent Appeal Sent to President of
 Longshoremen From New Orleans.

New Orleans, April 2s.-Urgent appeals to President Daniel J. Keefe of the In- ternational Longshoremen to come here and serve as arbitrator between the screwmen and ship agents having failed through MT. Keefes failure to answer the later telegrams sent him. the media- tion committee of the Cotton Exchange today reported that 1t was unable to do anything further in settling the contro- versy.
 The screwmen are still working and will clean up all the cotton now on the wharves, but 1t was said by the steam ship agents that cotton destined for here would probably be diverted from New Orleans until settlement is reached. Mir Keefe has been freely criticized in the press for suggesting Sixth Vice Presi- dent Porter to serve in his stead as arbi- trator because of the fact that Porter is a negro.
 Porter said he would decline to have anything to do with the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
CABINET MEETS AT ST. LOUIS.
Important Conference Will Be Held on
 the Presidents Arrival.

Washington, April 2S.-An important conference between the President and the members of his cabinet will be held in St. Louis probably on Wednesday night. The spacial train bearing the President and his party will arrive at St. Louis Wednesday afternoon at 4.10.
 Matters of importance which have arisen since the Presidents departure from Washington will be brought to the attention of the chief executive These will Include Russias attitude in Man churia, the developments in the investi- gation of the postoffice department and some departmental matters upon which the President will have to pass judgment. Since leaving the Yellowstone park the President has been in close touch with Washington. Communications between him and the heads of departments have been exchanged daily, both by mail and by telegraph.
 A batch of important documents for his signature was forwarded to him to- day from the state and war departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
PREPARING FOR REUNION.
Complaints That Railroads Are Not
 Furnishing Special Rates.

New Orleans. April 2S.-The reunion committee is getting the official pro- gramme in shape for the printer. but has failed to receive the names of the spon- sors and the chief maids of honor for a number of states. There are complaints that the railroads are not furnishing spe- cial rates to their agents in Missouri, West Virginia, Indian Territory and Ari- zona.
 The reunion hall is ready. also the state headquarters. The arrangements for caring for the veterans are apout per- fected as to sleeping and eating. The ar- engagements for the parade are In the best shape. Plans for securing rooms at reasonable rates are well under way and there will be room for everybody who can come to the reunion. The work of raising the money has not been completed but the slO0.o00 will be raised before the reunion begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
ENGLAND REALIZES THE
 GOOD OF AN EXHIBIT

to initiate against the sales of their pro- duets It should. however, be remem- bered, that there Is considerable market for high class goods in the United States and that the exposition will afford an op- portunity for showing our manufacturies to customers from South America. Ger many and other countries It may be ob- served that both France and Germany appear to fully realize the advantages to be gained in making good display of their productions and in these countries large sums have been provided by their respective governments to assist in meet ing the expense of the exhibits"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29

London. April 2S--The British royal com missioners to the St. Louis exposition held their first meeting today at Marl- borough house The Prince of Wales, who presided, made a speech during which he pointed out the course the commission had in view and expressed the hope that Great Britain would be adequately repre- sented at the, exhibition. The Prince of Wales said in this connection:
 .'The idea is sometimes put forward that It is not much use for the manufacturers to exhibit in the United States. as the high customs tariff of that country tends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
DEADLY WORK BY
 LOAD OF BIRD SHOT
DOMESTIC TROUBLES LEAD TO A TRAGEDY IN WHICH PROMINENT FAMILY NAME IS CONNECTED. THE ACCUSED HAS ESCAPED.

Huntsville, April 2S.-(Special)-As the result of gunshot wounds received sev- era1 days ago, Will Drake, prominent farmer of Newhope, died today and James Hamilton has disappeared under a charge of murder. The trouble was caused by Drake's wife, who, 1t is al- legged, had been receiving company, Ham, ilton being among her suitors. Drake waylaid Hamilton and punished him severely.
 Hamilton then procured shotgun and filled Drake's body with bird shot, caus- ing his death today. Hamilton, Sr.. father of James Hamilton, has been arrested as an accompliee. but his son has escaped. All parties to the tragedy ara prominent in Madison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
ARMY SURGEON SHOOTS HIMSELF
pr. Haas of Virginia Sends Pistol Ball
 Into His Head-StiIl Lives.

Staunton, Va, April 2S.-Dr. H. H. Haas, assistant surgeon in the United States navy, attempted suicide at a ho- tel today by shooting The ball entered the right temple and lodged in the left side near the temple of the left eye. He was conscious when found and asked for his pistol to finish the job He left sew eral letters to friends, also request to notify T. N. Haas of Harrisonburg, Va, that his brother was dead.
 Dr. Haas condition is very critical He was on furlough, his station being at Portsmouth, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-29
Wants Another Hearino.

Frankfort, Ky, April 2S.--Attorney John. W. Ray today filed a petition for a rehearing by the Court of Appeals in the case of A. W. Young and J. c. w.. Beckham, in which Governor Beck hams eligibility for reelection as gov ernor was at issue. MT. Ray says that the recent decision lett this question unsettled and undecided and requests that the court take up thu matter and decide it.