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Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

The Coming Municipal Campaign.
The account which the present city
government will, as managers of mu-
nicipal affairs, render to the voters of
Ellsworth is not yet complete, but
enough is already known to justify
comment.
Last spring, after four consecutive
years under democratic mayor, three
of them under complete democratic
control, our friends the enemy were
utterly routed at the polls, and re-
publican mayor and full board of re-
publican aldermen were elected.
Mayor Hagerthy's inaugural address
was brief, but it was meaty. One of
The things he called attention to was
the abnormally large amount of
taxes left uncollected by previous ad-
ministrations.
The amount that confronted the in
coming board was s32, 1887. He de-
cle~ed that, in his judgment at least
SO per cent. of this could be collected,
and that larger percentage than was
usual of the current years tax ought
to be and could be collected within
the year.
The result of the years work on
the taxes-both current and back-is
Gow known. OF the 1908 commitment,
ga, ,256.21, Mr.. Trip has collected
SIS, ,216 s4, leaving a balance of So
csc 81 uncollected. This is the small
est amount of uncollected taxes at
the end of any year for more than
decade, and the percentage of taxes
collected is the largest.
While special attention has been
given to the collection of the current
years tax, the unpaid taxes back of
1903 have not been neglected. Early
Hast summer, John II. Bresnahan, col
tector for 1902, was made a special
collector for all taxes back of that
year not already in his hands Be-
fore this was done, however, Collec-
tor Whitcomb had turned in S16137
of the 's9 tax, and Collector Holmes
had turned in 81, ,463.24 of the 1901
tax.
To this sum Mr.. Bresnahan added
during the year s11, ,ss7.5s, making a
total Gncluding s4O3,7o of tax deeds
Of s14, ,915 ga fraction over As per
cent. of the taxes uncollected at the
beginning Of the municipal year, and
leaving balance uncollected of sl7,-
623.65.
This sum, added to the uncollected
tax of this year, makes a total of
taxes still uncollected of s26, 1868. OF
against a total of s32, ,739 81 a year
ago-a reduction of s5,s7655. This is
under the circumstances an admirable
showing, and it is not the fault of Mr..
Trip and Mr.. Bresnahan that it is
not even better, for both collectors
have worked with admirable zeal and
persistence.
On this showing alone the present
board is entitled, if ever a board was,
to denomination and reelection,
But this is not all.
The present board took hold of
municipal affairs, confronted by
practically empty treasury; it bor-
rowed $1,000 and paid it.
1t has paid all bills promptly.
1t has given the tax payers the
lowest rate that has been imposed for
nearly a generation.
1t has collected a larger percentage
Of the current years tax than has
been done for years.
1t has collected 45 per cent. of the
uncollected back taxes.
It has-but why enumerate9 These
things alone are sufficient to justify
giving it another term. And our
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Mrs. William FenneIly entertained
thirty-two ladies at whist Monday even
ing at her home on Main street. First
prizes were won by Mrs. Ambrose Hig-
gins and Mrs. Horace Leignton; boobies
by Mrs. Edwin Higgins and Mrs. Fred
1sflisop
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Julius Waterman, prominent business
man OF Bangor, died at Riverside, CAL,
Sunday, where he had gone for his health.
Mr.. Waterman was q German by birth,
but came to this country when young
man, and associated himself with the
clothing business.
He is survived by widow, one SON and
three daughters.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

ticket (subject to the caucus called
for the 25th) is as follows:
For mayor-A. @. Hagerthy.
For alderman, Ward 10. W. Tripp.
Ward 2-H. B. Moore.
Ward S-J.W. Mccartney.
Ward Al. II. Hooper.
Ward 5-A. w. Austin.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
afgal Notirss.

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
l. he has been duly appointed administra-
tor of the estate of Olive Jennie Tracy. late
of Winter Hsrbor, 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 indebted
thereto are requested to make payment i'm
mediately. GEoRGR W. Tracy.
February q 1901.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
sucksport Seminary Assem-.

The Bueksport seminary association will
hold its sDnusi reception and dinner at
Hotel Bellevue, No. p Beacon street (nssr
state house) Boston, on March IS at p. m.
All students and friends Of the semi
nary, both old and young, are cordially
invited TO be present and enjoy the music,
toasts and readings.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

"Wby First Voters Should be Protec-
tionistsn is the title of the first document
OF the campaign of 1904, issued by the
American protective tariff league. One
copy free to any applicant. Send postal
card request. Ask for document No. 45.
Address w. F. Wakeman, general secre-
tary, 339 Broadway, New York.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
FROM BAR HARBoR.

Piano Recital Sportsmen's Concert
and BAH Roaring Success.
BAR HARBoR, Feb. 16 especially The
third piano recital in the series which
Maurice G. Rumsey Is giving during the
winter was given at the choir room OF St.
ssviour's church Monday evening. A
good sized audience was present, and
showed its pleasure ny vigorou applause.
Mr.. Rumsey was assisted by RoIsnd j.
Sawyer, 'cellist, OF Bangor. The pro-
grsmme was of exceptional interest, and
was rendered in a superb manner. En-
cores we're frequent.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

THE subscribers hereby give notice that
J. they have been duly appointed executors
of the last will and testament of George n,
Parsons, late of Ellsworth, in the county of
Hancock, deceased, no bonds being required
by the terms Of said will. All persons
having demands against the estate
Of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment i'm
mediately. ARNo w. KING,
WELFORD II. BILLINGS.
Fehruarv 1904
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Ara Cushmsn, of Auburn, leading
shoe manufacturer CT New England, died
suddenly Monday afternoon on the
street. He was about seventy-Hve years
OF age.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Eight jail sentences in liquor cases over
Bangor way this week again emphasize
the ding dong, biinkety blanked. sbev-
listic and altogether cussed injustice of
mussing up tue Bangor pssn. The
Pocsbontas club, wholesale aud re'sii,
will contain itseif, bot IL will be hard.
-Leuiston Journal.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Bluehill is now after a rursl free de-
livery route. Judge Chase has taken the
matter up, and it is safe to say 1t will be
pushed for all it is worth.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17


The second annual concert and ball of
the Bar Harbor sportsmen's association
was given at the Casiao FridsS evening,
and was attended By crowd which ffilec
the big hall to overfiowipg. oae thou
sand invitations were sent out. During
the first part OF the evening scores OF
people were obliged to stand.
The sportsmen's association wac organ.
ized year age, and its frst concert and
ball scored decided success, which was
surpassed in aome ways Friosy evening.
The decorations were about completed
Friday noon, and in the afternoon the
doors were opened to the public, and
many people took the opportunity to OBJ
tain better view of the agoificent dec.
orstions than was possible 10 the evening.
During the afternoon sn orchestrs was
In attendance. The guests began to ar
rive early IN the evening in order to
secure seats which were far too few to GO
around.
At $50 concert was given by the full
Casino orchestra, and several selections
were sung by male quartette composed
OF j. Harry Donnelly, q. Prescott Ciesves,
Frank E. w Whitmore, Richard II. Kidder.
A fine portrait OF W. B. Roberts. presi-
dent OF the association, bad been secured
b.; some of the mem bers, which was pre-
sented to Mr.. Roberts In a neat speech by
E. n. Beuso L. B. Dessy responded In
his usual pleasing manner,
IN ha grand rparrh hauau
participated In by about lee couples. The
Casino orchestra, of nine pieces, furnished
excellent music for the dancing, which
continued till after O'Clock.
Refreshments were served tbroug hout
the evening in the dining room below the
b Ill. The feature OF the occasion was the
d .corations which were, perhaps, the
hnest ever seen here In the winter. II
was sportsmen's exhibit. and an exceed
ingiy good one. TIE walls were covered
witt moose, caribou and deer heads, guDs,
rifles, rods, landing nets, etc.
Many handsome furs were shown from
l. S. Crosby & Co., NJ Abbott Freezer Co..
Lyford & Wood ward, J. Beit Baxter Co,
OF Bangor. On the stage was log ca bin.
The decoration committee worked hard
for several days. and most artistic and
effective result was obtained.
The officers of the association are: W.
NJ. Robe.ts, president; r Il. Ktttredge
P. w. Bisnehtield, E. {. Parker, vice.
presidents; w. J. Ensor, treasurer.
A. P Alley was floor director, and NJ.
{. Foster, A. l.. Stafford, NJ. &. Morrison,
L A. Austin, c. B. Higgins, NJ. $. Arey,
floor committee.
There are about 100 members in the
association.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
SprtiaI Notices.
NOTICE.
srocKHoLDRRs' ANNUAL MEETING:

STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING.
THE annual m citing of the stockholders OF
will be held at the office of Hale 4 HamIir
Main Street, Ellsworth, Hancock County
Maine, on the fourth Wednesday OF February
lit being the 2ith day thereby A. ID. 1901 at
four O'Clock p. NJ to act upon the following
articles:
az To see what action il any. the stock
holders will take relative to the action Of the
directors ia DE- ctaring a divide nd on the slock
OF said company at meeting Of the board
OF directors of said Company heretofore held
In the City Of Everett, In the State OF wssh-
ingtop. upon the 22d day OF June. A. %. 1903.
t2) To choose proper officers for the ensu-
ing year.
(3l To transact any other business which
may properly come before said meeting.
HENRY NJ. HALL,
Clerk Of said Company.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

A little North Csstine three-year- old
girl, when asked by her mother why she
had stayed so long at her grsndmot hers,
replied: 'wby it wss ten degrees below !"
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

William Fenueliy, E. Z. Parker. A. f..
Conuers, John Thorn pson, Eben Burns
and Asa Smith went 10 Bangor TO attend
the State encsmpment OF the Grand Army
which was held Wednesday.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Evidently the Iaurels do not all belong
to the twelve-year- old girl st North Sulii-
van for correct spelling, for North
Lsmoine can boast of a boy, who, when
only eight, went the entire three terms,
or q whole school year, without missing
a word. and the present term of nine
weeks was competed with the same sue
cess at the age OF eleven. A
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
Notice of Dissolution Of Partner.h,n

Notice of Dissolution of PartnershIp.
NOTICE is herebyby given that The part
IN nership heretofs r. existing unuer the
name OF Ha,lem g. Buzzell was on the sixth
day of February. a. d. 1901, dissolved bv mn
tual consent of the undersigned, being the
individual members OF said partnership
A. X. HAsLAM
wsltham. Feb. u, 1901
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Miss GaiIy-Mr. Lumberound seems to
be lighter ON his feet than he was when
he first began to dance. Miss Prettygirl
-Yes-and heavier on his partner'sl
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

The President has issued a proclaim
alton of neutrality towards Russia and
Japan, and announced the law which
forbids Americans from entering the
service of either combatant.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Regardless OF the severe weat her and the
blocked-up roads, little squirrel has
come from his home In a distant swamp
to the home Of G. NJ. Warren, OF otis,
twice a day regularly all winter. The
inmates, who have learned to love him,
welcomed him with the best the house
affords. His absence OF three days is
the cause OF genuine anxiety.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
COUNTY GOSSIP.

E. L. Bartlett, principal OF the Stoning-
ton high school, wants to go to Porto Rico
TO teach.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

A PORTLAND lady of experience, will
"A purchase for customers dry goods. wear.
ing apparel, household furnishings, etc. free
OF charge. Orders solicited. Address PUR-
CHASER. bsS Congress ST., Room All, Portland,
Maine.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

A patent for lamp burner has recently
been issued 10 A. II Nelson, OF Lewiston.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

no not trespsss in Cuniculocus Park. I
~ demand protection to life and property
from the county of Hancock. the State Of
Maine, and the United States of America.
NARY .. PRETz AusrIS
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
Lockwood

Cotton is by far the best cotton
on the market, and the prices
quoted above are cheaper than
the wholesale prices. We bought
before the advance of the raw
mnterial. and are going to give
our customers the benefit.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
Ensuranff Statements.

Ensuranff STATEMENTS.
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ABSTRACT OF TIRE
ANNUAL STATEMENT
op THR
ETSA INSURANCE COMPANY,
ssxrronp. CONF.
On the sist day Of December. 1903. made to
the state Of Maine.
Incorporated 1879. Commenced business 1919.
wm. b. CLARK, Presids Mt.
W. n. Krse. Secretary.
Capital paid mp in cash, ss.oooo oco.
ASSETS. DEC. 81. 1908.
Real estate owned by the CON-
pany, unincumbered, s277,7s9 u
Loans on bond and mortgage
(arst liensl. 1850 %
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company, market value. is,Iss.c2ag
pal once and IL bank. i.n7.osssa
Agents balances. sse.sai .
Interest due and accrued. $50 IS
Gross assets. sis,la ,lsata
Deduct items not admitted, iiS.ss9T
Admitted assets. sisoof ssa IS
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81. 1903.
Net amount of unpaid losses and
Amount required to safely rein.
sure all outstanding risks, s.2ss.oa a.
iOttt itApiifttsss ts%3.osg 81
Capital actually paid mp In cash. 400 900 %
Net surplus beyond capital and
liabilities, s.io9,sii s2
Aggregate. including capital
and net surplus. siSoOss sssa Is
-. w. rAfLEY. Resident Agent,
ELLSWORTH, ME.
The Baltimore Losses of the
EiNA will be paid from Cash
on hand-retained for exigencies
of this without materi-
ally affecting the Assets or Sur
plus of the Company.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
for Salt.

ENARM-At Cooks Point East Biuehill, 8
II acres land. III story house. stable. car
risge house, henneryi good water in house
and out doors. Good place for summer rusti-
cation. Apply 10 VI. d. Cook. Lamoine, Me.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

RuIfER, cheese, eggs and potatoes In car
and pelts. Lumber, box boards, wood slabs
and edgings. II You have any thing to sell ii
viii pay yon to correspond . fth us We pay
and charge no commission. THR LAwsEscR
psopucK Co., 244, Methuen ST., Lawrence,
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Pain in Stomach

II has been said that healthy per.
son doesn't know he has stomach.
How unhealthy the dyspeptic must bel
He feels as if he were all stomach.
and one thing that makes him feel so
is that pain at the pit of the stomach
sometimes an "all-gone feeling";
sometimes a "burning sensation"
II suffered from pains In my stomach
and could not eat. An old gentleman told
me TO take Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
aid. and after the use OF four bottles /
gained my appetite, and i was soon COM
pletely cured, so that now ! feel like new
man. On no account would be without
Hoods Ssrsapariila In my house. HEsRY
CALLAs, II Commercial St, Portland, Me,
Hoods J0rSdpdriLiQ
and Pills
Cure dyspepsia, invigorate and tone
the whole digestive system.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17

Cotton

at Z 1-4c. Notwithstanding
the recent advances in all grades
of cotton, for the next few days
we are going to sell Lockwood
Il, 36-inch, for I lie per yard.
and Lockwood A, 4o-inch, for
s Lie per yard.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
Hoods J0rs0pdrilla
and Pills

Cure dyspepsia, invigorate and tone
the whole digestive system.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
1Nantfo.

IRL 10 do housework &3cooking An
NJ ply to Mas. LAURA FHEscH, s Birch
Ave, Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
Hanburgs.

We are the acknowledged lead
ers in Ellsworth of this line Of
goods for the spring and sum-
mer trade. We have already laid
in our stock of Hamburgs, and in
this stock may be found many
pleasing novelties and effects. A
speciality in this line is our
Ellsworth American., 1904-02-17
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1904.
The Coming Municipal Campaign.

Average for four issues in JAN, 9, ,425
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-15
START
THRILLS ESOPUS

ESOPUS, Sept. l5.-Judge Parker's de-
parture from here last night is ragard-
ed as marking the real beginnin5 of the
national campaign. Men who know the
candidates personality from lifelong
association with him, expect his New
York visit Will De productive OF great
things These may not become publicly
known, Immediately, they say but that
his influence on the campaign Will now
be more evident from time 10 time. they
are confident.
The candidates departure from here
last night was marked by a great dis
play Of natural Dyrotechnics The
lightning flashed and the thunder
crashed. and there was heavy haze
settling down like a canopy. shutting
of all view OF the eastern shore
Going on a strenuous swift drive down
the rocky hill road through the rain.
disciples Of the strenuous life would
have been quite well satisfied with the
way the judge made his entry into ac-
tive work
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WEATHER REPORT.

The Atlantic coast storm has moved
rapidly nOrthward with increasing inten-
sity. and h. central this morning near
the southeast New England coast. 1t
has been accompanied by nOrtherly gales
and abnormally heavy precipitation. Be
tween Washington and Philadelphia over
five inches Of rain fell; while from Phila-
delphia TO Boston the average fall was
over three inches.
The interior OF the country is COW
cred WitE a cool wave. the tempera lures
ranging from five degrees TO seventeen
degrees below the seasonal average
FrOsts occurred generally in the upper
Mississippi valley and the western upper
lake region.
In addition 20 the rains IN tho Atlantic
States. there were also showers IN the
Ohio valley and lake region. and the
Gnlf EtatCs.
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CALCHAS
JUSTLY SEIZED

LONDON, Sept. IA prize court at
Fladivostok has decided that the steam
ship Calchas was justly seized. and her
cargo. OF such Of il as was destined for
Japan, consisting OF -four, timber and
cotton, is conhscated. The portion Of
the cargo destined for neutral ports will
be released.
SeVenty-seven parcels Of machinery
will be retained by the Russian au-
thoriues for three months. to enable the
owners Of 1t to prove that il had
neutral destination.
The Calchas will be detained three
months TO give the owners time to file
an appeal
The Globe commenting on the
above news. says that II Britain does
not challenge this decision. il will
amount TO a prohibition Of commerce
between Britain and Japan
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State Department Irritated.

Official information has been received
at the State Department that part OF
the American cargo Of the British
steamer Calchas. captured by the Rus
sian Nladivostok squadron some time
ago, has been condemned and seized by
the Vladivostok prize court. The vessel
was under charter 20 the Northern Pa
cidc Railroad and Steamship Company.
The officials Of the State Department
are somewhat iTritated at the delay Of
Russia in replying TO the diplomats rep
resentations made b. the United States
on the question Of alleged contra and
Of war carried from America IN foreign
bottoms. IL Is not improbable that
strong representations on the subject
will be made 10 the Russian foreign Of
fee through United States Ambassador
Mccormick in St. Petersburg before
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Fortifying the City and
the Lao River at
Telling.
RETREAT IS ANTICIPATED
General SaSSulitch, With the
Rear Guard, 10 Cover
Movement.

TOKYO, Sept. 15.-Field Marshal
Oyama reports, under today's date,
that the Russian positions in the di-
rection of Mukden are unchanged.
He adds:
we buried 3,1OO Russians at Lao
Yang
Concentrated at Mukden.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 15.-The
entire Russian army is concentrated
at Mukden. The First Moscow and
the Fifth Siberian Corps are reported
TO have entered the city.
KurOpatkin is fortifying Mukden.
FortiicatiOns are also being con-
structed on both sides of the Lao
River at Telling.
To Cover Retreat.
1t is supposed to be the purpose OF
Kuropatkin to retreat TO Telling.
leaving General Sassulitch with the
rear guard in command at Mukden 20
defend the place and to cover the re-
treat Of the main army.
Harbin has been converted into one
vast hospital. Even the churches and
theaters are filled.
There are 5000 wounded men from
the battles around Liao-Yang.
Russians Still Raiding.
LONDON. Sept. ia dispatch to
Lloyd's from Gibraltar states that the
British steamship OrtOna. which ar
rived there yesterday, reports that
she passed a Russian cruiser On
Tuesday in latitude sc degrees north.
longitude 8 degrees west.
The Russian was then engaged in
boarding the British steamship Oar
win.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-15
CORTELYOU IN TOWN,
SILENT AS The SPHINX

Chairman CortelyOu. of the Republi
can National Committee. is in Washing
ton cleaning up uncompleted business
The chairman held several conferences
this morning with his former Subordi-
mates OF the Department Of Commerce
and Labor, and received at his home IN
Bancroft Place three or four Washing
ton men who are going on the stump in
a few weeks The chairman will 60 TO
New York this evening or tomorrow
morning, the time depending upon the
completion of his work.
In keeping with his policy of silence
he had nothing 10 say this afternoon
concerning the progress of the cam
paign. except 20 reiterate his belief in
the prospect of a complete Republican
victory.
To personal friends he said that all
reports TO the contrary, Notwithstanding,
New York would go Republican.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-15
ESTIMATES S144,000 FOR
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT

Gen. A Mackenzie. chief OF engi-
neers, L. s. A. has forwarded to the
District Commissioners his estimate OF
the expenses of the Washington Aque-
duct and its appurteuances. for the fiscal
year. 1906. asking the following items:
For building a combined stable and
store house at Great Falls. 5000.
For preliminary surveys for additional
conduit from Great Falls, $500.
For the operation. maintenance. and
repair of the aQueduCt and its aCCcs-
sories. S33, 600.
For the care. maintenance. and opera
ton Of the filtration plant. 100000.
Total Slf4.OOO.
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PRISONER IN BALTIMORE
SAYS He IS ARMY CAPTAIN

The War Department has no further
advice than is contained IN press re-
ports concerning the arrest In Baltimore
for passing a worthless check. of a
man who says he Is Capt. George W.
kirkman. L. s. A.
Captain Ikirkman is stationed at Fort
Niobrara, Neb He is "a native Of Texas,
but was appointed to the Military Acad-
emy in 1884 from Illinois. He was once
dismissed from the service. but was re-
admitted through special act of Con-
gress in 1900
The arrest OF the alleged Captain
kirkman was caused by the proprietor
of the Stafford Hotel. The man is
charged with passing a worthless check
FOR $50 on the hotel in payment Of u
bill Of S.