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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-02-26

ssting OF W. S. Jones, G. NJ. Morrill,, Frank
Holbrook. Harry Brown. The trial was
preceded by solo from w. S. Jones, witt
a chorus by the quartette, entitled "1he
Bachelors Lament" The test was Tor each
to sew six buttons on his own vest, the one
doing the work the quickest and best to
have the prize, a needle book. w. S. Jones
was the winner.
ELOCUTIONARY CONTEST The contest
ants were Audine Deering, who gave an adj
dress to her dolly; Hilda Lane, who was
dressed as a grandma, and Bernard Staples,
dressed as farmers boy Each was pre-
sented with box of crayOnS.
THE YARN WINDING CONTEST. In this
five young ladies held skeins of yarn and as
many young gentlemen wound to music.
Leroy Godding took the prize, a tin candle-
stick with a lighted candle A very fine
reading by Hattie Merithew entitled ''The
Twisted Stripe preceded this exercise.
THE OLD SPELLING SCHOOL. Hester
Rose then gave very nicely recitation,
''The Old Spelling School, after which the
scene was enacted with the following par
Elephants: Prof. Duzenberry, M. J. Dow;
pupils, Molie Jones, Mrs. Mary Staples
Sophronia, Mrs. Belle Estes Matilda Ann,
tie Jenkins; Samantha Allen, Mrs Abbie
E. Dow; Adolphus Lycurgus Skillins, Otis
W. Lane; Peleg SmikeS, Gilbert Morrill, :,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, w. S. Jones. They were
dressed to represent the first class IN spell
ling, as pupils in their teens. and the humor
of the thing to them was the fact that sew
eral of them had really attended school I'M
der the tuition of the Professor when as
young, or younger and they had evidently
made up their minds to get back on the
sold Fool'' now that they had the oppor-
tunity. Such spelling is seldom heard, and
the Professor was practically obliged to
give it up in disgust. The prize, niger
baby, was awarded to W. S. Jones, because
he had sore head, the boys plagued him,
and he was the blankest fool among a pack
of fools.
THE WOOD SAVING CONTEST This was
preceded by recitation from Lena Carpen-
ter, entitled ''The Plucky Maid" and was
participated in by Belle Estes, Alice L..
Dow, Mrs. F. r. York, Josie Brown, Emma
Huxford. The prize, a 'pig bank, in which
to keep the money earned by saving wood,
was awarded to Belle Estes.
The lat TRIMMING CONTEST. This was
preceded by the song "She Sat Upon My
New silk Hat given by the male quar-
tette The contestants, Z. G. Roberts, ChaS,
+. Files, Isaac S. Staples and Harry Staples,
trimmed some hats wonderful to behold.
The prize for the best work was given to
Elmer g. Roberts, ana the BOBBY prize
went to Isaac S. Staples.
The hall was well filled with an appreca-
tive audience and about S25 was Melted.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-02-26
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ASSETS DECEMErl
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Real estate .-..-.''.. ..N.O
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Stocks and bonds...., 90. ,.EE
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-02-26

CENTER MONTvILLE.
Mrs. L. +. Nash submitted to a surgical
operation at the hospital in R0ckland Feb.
18th. Her relatives have been advised that
she is doing we'll. >. Mrs. Annie Miller of
Hallowell, began series of meetings in the
schoolhouse Feb. 22nd, They will be con-
tinued until further notice.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-02-26

SOUTH MONTVILLE.
Mr.. r. l.. Knowles, who has been in Bos-
ton the past winter, has returned home 80.
Leroy Bryant is at home on visit. Mrs.
Daggett has gone to Portland to the Maine
General Hospital for treatment, and Miss
Winnie Eastman is doing the work for C..
T. Randall during her absence. Mrs.
Sukeforth, who has been keeping house for
her son Edward, has returnedlhome. Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. Gilman are made happy by
the arrival of young son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
Correspondence.
Sentiment and the Robin.


SorTH HANCOCK. ME. Aoril 4 1919
To the Editor of The American.
I sunnose .,tbonoh snesk with the
tonoues Of men and Of anoa,s and have
NOT, sentiment. according tn NV critics,
idea Of sentiment. to them ~ am become
as sounding brass. or a tinkline cvmbal,,.
Mankind IL in a verv large degree the
creature Of environments They view
| mat,ers almos, wholly from their own
stsnapoipt Of observation wisbout due
consideration Of the cumstapoes and
conditions of others. Those who are
cana b,e and willing tn Iook pnon both
sides of the question. where a chronic
sentiment has full possess,on of them
upon the one. are verv rare inseea. hat
then tbsv have their spbers NJ usefp,pess
and. when properlv er,plovea do much tn
advance c,v;lizatjon tn a bighar standard
They can he usea as a cats. nav To brpsb
the cbestnuts of truth from the hot stove
of pubIic oninjon unon the wel,-yropnaed
floor of facts where thew ore available to
b;ghsr i,,e,,ects
Yes. dear Aunt Madpe. I feel perfectlv
b,e NJ det.nding rvsa,t- Wave and
nrincin,es AGAINST ali Tho s..aoLs .hst
NAV he made unop mo bpt n, a necess;,v
7 INNS, oe,era,ize II connot ha ax,ao,aa
that yin r,aLa o,rsrua,a r.,,,,.. e.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

Q1ite dramatic little scene occurred
in the town meeting at Mariaviiie on
Monday. DIR. G. G. Morrison, Eden's rep
resentative in legislature, who is a native
of Mariaville, learning at Augusta two
days before the session ended, OF the
Goodwin bridge being swept away,
quickly framed a bill, with a brief state
ment OF facts attached, and pushed it
through both houses on suspension Of
rules, and carried it personally to the gov
ernor for his signature, which was one OF
the last to be appended. The doctor re-
turned to Bar Harbo Sunday and Mon
day morning Mrs. Morrison with Master
Charles c. jr. started at O'Clock to drive
to Mariavllle to carry the glad tidings.
The business OF the day at the annual
meeting was going on In a half hearted
sort of way, for the disaster had taken the
courage out of the few voters and fewer
tax payers, when a mud despatched little
figure entered. Reaching the rostrum he
opened bis tiny but important document
and read in his childish voice that the
State of Maine had appropriated 81 coo for
the rebuilding of Goodwin's bridge. We
did not hear that the lad was carried
about the room on the shoulder of the
biggest man present at the head of a tri-
umphal procession, but he should have
been. Thus did DR.. Morrison cap the
climax of a indefatigable session at legis-
lature where he succeeded In every under
takinp, not the smallest of which is get
ting g 900 for the Bar Har Dor hospitai.-
Bar Harbor Record.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

In some OF The Swiss valleys the inhabitants
are all afflicted with goitre or thick neek " In
stead OF regarding this def0rmity thew seem
70 think II a natural feature OF physical ciev l.
upheul' ara tourists passing through the val
nah,tants, hscanset ey are without this offensive
swelling Thus form of disease NAV become
80 co'nhloh tnat II Ia regarded as natural and
eN ent, with what are call d diseases of women
Every "oman suffers more or less from irregu
laflty, liberation, debilitatiDg drains or female
weakness. and this suffering il 40 cnmn,on as
SO universal that many women accept Ii as A
ndltion natural and necessary to their sex
But II Is condition as unnatural as IL is nm
necessary The use of Or Pierce,s sasos Ln
PRESCRIPTION strengthens the delicate womanIS
organs and regulates the womanly functions 40
that woman Is practically delivered from The
pam ana misery which eat up ten wears OF her
iie-hetwesn the ages of fifteen aud forty. Ave.
fayorile Prescription" makes weak women
strong and sick women we'll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
mutterings of discomfort among the
quarrymen at West Sullivan will not
amount to anything. The happy
solution last fall of the long standing
difficulty in the granite business was a
good omen. In the present difficulty,
it appears to be not question of pay
but question of hours. Some of the
men want to work but six hours day;
others-and they are in a majority
want to work nine hours. Both oper-
ators and many workmen agree that
the work can be carried on with the
greatest efficiency by working nine
hours; and since the former are per-
fectly willing to pay for nine hours,
the request that all the quarrymen
work that length of time does not
seem unreasonable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

The Rural New Yorker of March IS says
that bill is before the New Jersey legis-
lature providing that fruit growers may
shoot robins that are found destroying
their crops. This bill also makes an ''open
season" for the shooting of these birds
during the months of September and
October. "There WILL" says that paper,
"be violent disagreement among country
people over this bill. We suggest that
those who are interested fight it out with
postage stamps. That is the weapon of
civilization. Let those Jerseymen who
firmly believe that the robin is a robber
write and ask their representatives to vote
for this bill. Let those who believe that
this bird is great friend of humanity
stick stamp on that belief"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08


That the President and his nearest
advisers are a unit in their opinion
on the great political question of the
day, the trusts and the tariff, has been
demonstrated to a very remarkable
degree within the past week. Secre-
tary Shaw, speaking in Peoria, ILL.,,
Secretary Root speaking before the
Home Market club of Boston, and the
President himself, speaking in Mil
waakee, have all struck the same
keynote
That there must be no "tariff tink-
ering'', that the tariff must be revised
by the republican party after the
election, at time when political ex-
element is dormant, and there is ann
pie time to do the work carefully and
thoroughly; that the cry of tariff re-
duction to meet trust evils is merely a
democratic ruse to secure free trade
under the guise of preventing mo-
nopoly-these are the important prin-
ciples on which the next national
campaign is to be fought.
The careful, conservative and pa
triotic tone of the President is the oc-
casion of the greatest qualification to
his friends in Washington, who be-
lieve that no cabal or political trick
could prevent his receiving the nomi-
nation and being elected next year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
AT HANCOCK POINT.
Summer School for Phillips-Exe
Academy Boys.

s'thooi
Academy Boys.
A tract of land, known as Sunset Ledge,
at Hancock Point, has been purchased OF
Mrs. era btree on which is to be erected a
building to be used for a summer school.
This land is on the western side OF the
neck, about a mile north OF the point.
1t is understood that the primary pur-
pose of this move is to furnish a suita BILE
place for summer study and recreation for
the boys OF Phillips Exeter academy, of
Exeter, n. III. Harlan p. Amen, principal
of the academy, is deeply interested in the
enterprise, although ne has no immediate
connection with 1t. Mr.. Amen is not
professor at Colby.
The building to be erected Immediately
is 6ox2S feet long. with II foot piazza on
three sides. The lower part of the build
ing is taken up by large common room,
with a fireplace. The upper part will be
used as a dormitory. The view from the
camp is one of the very best along the
coast.
The camp is not intended to accommo-
date large number of boys. though no
QeHnlto ilLOtt udo Dttu set. II IL INTENDED
that it shall be first of all place of recre-
alton, but hose who wish to study will be
given the opportunity to do SO.
A large sloop has already been secured
for extended trips or day sailing. num-
Der of sailing dories will also be at hand
for the use of the students. There will be
canoe trips inland as well as along the
coast.
Howard Andrews Ross, who is a native
OF Maine, is an experienced woodsman,
and was last year at the head OF a similar
camp on the Maine coast. Both he and
Mr.. Ford are instructors in the Phillips
Exeter academy, and men of long expert
ence in the direction of the studies and
sports OF students.
Mr.. Amen is the owner of considerab Bile
property at Hancock Point, and is soon to
erect cottage nearby.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
The Big Dam Project.

Our readers will be glad to learn
that gratifying progress is being made
on the scheme for the development
of the big water power on Union
river.
In our news columns may be found
brief report of action taken at the
corporation meeting in Portland last
Monday.
The coming to Ellsworth of repre-
sentatiyes oFthe company at an early
dag is announced, and it is safe to cay
that they viii be royalty welcomed.
Few people tealize the magnitude
of the work that is proposed, and
there is tendency on the part of the
public to look askance at the scheme
if work on it doesn't actually begin
the week after announcement is made
that the dam is to be built.
There are details to be worked out,
plans to be made and thousand and
one trifiing matters to be adjusted that
consume time and money; the men
behind this scheme are not there, for
their health; they expect, and with
reason, to benefit themselves as well
as the public; and as they are spend
ing the money, it is quite as much for
their interest as for the public's to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
MT. DESERT FERRY.
What May be Seen at a Railroad
Terminus-Tired Engines.

What May be Seen at a Railroad
Terminus-Tired Engines.
Mt. Desert Ferry was created when it
became the terminus OF the Mt. Desert
branch of the Maine Central railroad.
Usually the travelling public pass this place
in hurry, en- route, yet nearly every trav-
eller inquiries about 1t.
Here is carbohydrates the regular
depot-the makeup yard. This yard is
made up Of numerous sidings for freight
cars, extra coaches and baggage cars.
Here is where the latter get thorough
overhauling, testing and cleaning up
between runs. There are big coaling
pockets, or sheds, and immense water
storage tanks, for the big mongrel engines
get their '.stomachs fiiled', as it were.
Many train men remain here and rest
rather than continue to Bar Harbor.
The round table is in front OF the
s'stabie". The engine Is turned end for
end on 1t, then backed into the stable,
head out, and left resting over a long
trench. Here is where the "big tiger" Is
thoroughly overhauled and cleaned up by
the faithful fireman.
Any one who wishes to see the motive
power of a train should visit between
trips this stable, where visitors are kindly
allowed to rubber to their hearts con-
tent. Questions are cheerfully answered
by the good -natured attendants.
RIG.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
SOUTH HANCOCK, Me, April 6, 1903

1obAh tiANSOShs ME- n pm louo.
To the Editor of The american:
have always contenoed that a law
which prohibited farmer from protect
ing his crops from the destruction of wild
animals of any description was so stupidity
unjust and unconstitutional, that no
supreme court in the land, to whom the
facts were well presented, would sustain it.
The clipping below l take from this
weeks Maine Farmer:
1.-THE Farmer is informed that the courts of
New Hampshire have decided that wild game
found destroying private property can be killed
regardless of close or open time, and that In
New York the courts hold that wild game found
on private property is the properly of the
owner of the land. If these positions are cor
rectly reported it simplihes the situation, and
establishes in some measure the rights OF pri-
yate ownership rather than the sacredness of
wild game" E. W. W,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

Rumors of what is going to happen
two years hence among the politicians OF
Hancock county are already in the air.
The entertaining correspondent of the
Bangor Commercial has not little to
say on the situation. all of which is inter-
esting, and some of which is important,
IL so.
In speaking of the attorney general
ship, he says: "The best posted potiti-
clans point out thst Mr.. Hsmlin (Col. III.
e. Hamlin, of Elisworth,) is by far bet
ter known in the State than any of the
other aspirants, and say that his popu-
lsrity was shown by the ease with which
he obtained the position OF president of
the Senate. Mr.. Hamlin viii, 1t is be-
lieved by many, have very strong support
from ali over the State. He has a wide
circle OF influential friends in Cum ber-
land county, and will find a number OF
supporters in Penobscot county,"
Speaking of the two senatorships from
Hancock county, after saying lots OF nice
things about Senator Clark, and that be
will be returned for a second term, he say VI
that his successor is already picked out
sin the person Of the able representative
who for the past two sessions has SO care
fully looked after the interests of Els
worth In the lower branch, f. Carroll
Burrili. There may be others, but Mr.
Burrill has mapped out his pan of cam
paign far ahead, and is already picked as
a winner by those on the insiGe."
As to the senatorship from the western
part OF the county, it is limited that the
votes will have to be counted before the
identity OF Senator Bucks successor cai
be ascertained. Speaker Fellows is said
to have aspirations, but he has not yet
formally announced his candidacy
nett her has Judge Chase. Representative
5. p. Mills, of StoniDgton. however, IL
actually in the field. az shall make try, p
he says, land shall try to the finish. v
Then there is w. A. Walker, of Castine
who is regarded as a well-groomed dark
horse.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
Special Notifies.
N-N-N-r-r~NIN~~-
u. =. MARsHAL'S SALE.

u. =. MARsHAL's SALE.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.
DURsUANT TO an Interiocutory Order OF
Sale to me directed from the Honoraole
Clarence Hale, Judge OF the United states
District Court. within and for said District,
shall expose and offer for sale at Public Aue-
tion TO the highest bidder therefor the iolloN-
ing property, at the time and place within
said District as follows. viz; The schooner
at 4. Il. Gardeners wharf so called in the
town of Bucksport, in said District OF Mslhe,
where said Schooner now lies, on Friday, tn ne
10th day Of April, a. d. 1903, at O'Clock IN tne
afternoon. the same having been ordered 70
be sold, and the proceeds disposed OF aceoIu'
ing TO law.
Te2ms cash. a.
Dated at Portland, in said District THIS
fourth day of April, a. d. 1903.
HUrsoH 3. SAUNDERS,
United states Marshal, District OF Name.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
CONGREGATIONAL
UNITARIAN,
Death of Gilbert Simnson

Gilbert Z. Simpson, one OF the best
known and most highly esteemed of the
Older residents of Hancock county, died
at his home at East Sullivan last SATURDAY..
aged seventy-two years, after a long iii,
ness.
Mr.. Simpson was a civil engineer nv
profession. He took prominent mart in
public and political affairs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
for SaIf,

->J-S-~"~~e~-H~~~S'-- ~C~NNIo~~N~-0N-oSooo
v ACHT Sloop yacht Annie Lee". "a H..
l. lin, o. r.. "a II. W. l., ii II. b.. 5ft.sin a
Trunk cabin It. 10 in. head room, water.
tight cock pit: toilet room and galley; steers
with wheel; is in good condition, rebuilt in
1893; two tons outside ballast Water tankx
hold 10 GAL; stove, cooking utensils, table,
dishes, etc. Mattresses, bedding, draperies,
hanging lamp. compass, etc. Sails good, M.
ging new. An able boat. For sale cheap for
cash, Write or call and see W. E. wHrr-
ING. Ellsworth, Maine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
COUNTY GOSSIP.

II in tine past the town of Franklin has
ever thought less OF herself than she
ought, she better read an article about
herself in smother column OF this issue,
and forthwith change her views.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
for Salt.

- ~N~~~~~~Se~~-N-N~c- ~ ~~-~~N0~
DEsIDENCE. farm, pasture and woodlot Of
III the late George w. Perkins, consisting
OF more than forty acres of land, only one mile
from postoffiee. Inquire of Miss LILLIAN T
PERKINS, at the above residence, near Grants
corner, Ellsworth, Me.
INARM OF the late Calvin Coggins. situated
IL in the village of Lamoine. Good NOV
ing held OF about ten acie s, also wood lot and
pasture; Has shore privilege, with plenty Of
massel- bed. Apply to FRANK L. HoDGKISs,
Lamoine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

get it to work with all possible dis
patch.
Delays, therefore, should not be
misconstrued. That the dam will be
built is practically certain; the time
for beginning operations depends on
problems yet to be solved.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08

Deer Isle is a good place to live in just
now; with smefts at three cents a dozen
and eggs one cent each, CLANS to he had
for the digging and fish for the catching,
we Dug hit to be hie to worry along with
out starving deer Isle Messenger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
Notice of FRS, Meeting of Corporation.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given that tne
y FIRST meeting of the Hancock "41e.,
Light a. Power Company, corporation cn na
tered by the Legislature OF Maine, the ungehI.
signed being one of the corporators, VIII LIZ
held al the office of ]. A. Peters, jr,r az h Ls
worth, Hancock county. Maine, on Tuesua!,
April IA, 1893. at O'Clock in the afternoon Ioi
the purpose of organizing into a corporation,
and TO transact any other business that may
legally come before the meeting.
GEORGE Fl. GRANT
Ellsworth. Maine. April 7, 1905
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
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SToRE-Rooms-frs floor and basement
y in Masonic block on State street, until
recently occupied by the Hancock County
Publishing Co. Inquire of JOIN b. REpMAs,
agent, in The same building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
NOTICE.

To official authority for the State Of Maine,
county Of Hancock, townships Of Ldmoine.
Hancock, Frdnktin a nd plantation No. s..
nVER three thousand acres in Cuniculo-
~ Gus Park have been burned TO glacial
deposits. clay strata or rock bottom. de-
mand exemption from taxes on this Austin
property for one hundred years.
May @. FRFTZ AUSTIN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
.. 5. ousroMs AND P. o. BgILDISsa'

ELLswoRrH, MAINE, April 5. 1903
SEALED Proposals will be received at tbs az
~ building until O'Clock p. m. April ~ ~
isos. Tor furnishing fuel. lights, water nj
miscellaneous supplies, washing toweis, bs shis
ing ashes, and sprinkling streets for , tn,s
building during the fiscal year ending Jun ~
y. 1904, or such portion of the year as may nv
deemed advisable. The right to reject NJ NJ
partment. HESRY wHITING,
Custodian.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-04-08
SpftfaI Notirrs.

~~-~N~-~-~~~~N~N-N~~ ~~<~SA~-~Lrr
SPECIAL NOTICE.
no not trespsss in Cuniculocus Park.
- demand protection to life and property
from the county OF Hancock. the State of
Maine, and the United States of America
MARY c.. FRKTZ AUSTIN.