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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-23

meeting Of the committee appointed
at special town meeting In October to
investigate the claim of Fred A. Floyd
,or damages against the town on account
Of an injury which he received on the
highway wes held recently In the office OF
John E. Bunker, jr., chairman OF the
board OF selectmen. The committee voted
to offer Mr.. Floyd the sum OF ESQ In full
settlement of his claim In order to avoid
the possibility OF involving the town in a
law suit.
Mr.. Floyd Is represented by L. B. Deasy,
and up to this time no reply has been re-
ceiyed to the toan's offer. MIR. Floyd was
hurt on April 20 by being thrown from
wagon while driving down Town Hill.
At the time he was standing 10 the back
Of the wagon which contained barrel OF
-four, and an imperfection In the rosd, as
be claims. caused him to be thrown out,
and the -four fell on him, ipjuring him
severely. He asks for 5000.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-23

Hon. franklin A. Wilson, OF Bangor,
was in town Monday on business con-
nected with the estate OF the late De
Grasse Fox. Mr.. Wilson Is one OF the ex'
ecutors OF Mr.. Fox's will.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-23

severely. He asks for $500.
The homestead OF the late Benjamin
Kittredge, OF Trenton, was broken into
Saturday night, but with the exception OF
new rifle which belonged to Charles
Kittredse 1t il not known that anything
was stolen.
There was no one In the house at the
time as Charles Kittredge, who is living
there alone, went to Ellsworth Saturday
afternoon, and did not return till Sunday.
The break was discovered Sunday fore
noon by neighbors, and word was sent by
telephone to X. II. Kittredge, brother of
Charles, at Bar Harbor.
Entrance was obtained by breaking a
window. Several suspicious circum-
stances point to the probable cuiprit, and
the case is being Investigated.
The work OF altering and improving the
grounds OF the d. q. Biair estate on Nor
man road was begun last week in charge
OF c. NJ. Wiley.
Among other improvements will be the
erection of two extensive stone walls on
the southern and western sides of the es-
tate. The stone for these walls will be fur
nished by john E. Bunker, jr., from a
quarry near Robin Hood park.
1t is figured that about 1900 perch of
ton. The work projected about the place
will take several months, and large crew
OF men will be employed.
The funeral OF Maria Young, whose
death from consumption at the age of
thirty eight years, ten months and six
days occurred Saturday, was held at the
Episcopal church Sunday afternoon. The
service was conducted by Rev. Frederick
Lee.
Miss Young had been Ill several years at
her home on Mountain avenue. She was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Young who are both dead.
She is survived by two sisters, Miss
Mary j. Young and Miss Maud Young,
and one brother, Irving Young. The in
terment was at Hull's Cove.
The Maine Central steamer Sappho went
on the route between Bucksport, Castine,
Belfast, Camden and Rockland Wednes-
day morning. She will be commanded by
Capt. Foss who had charge OF the Pema-
guild the past summer. The Sappho is
well known in Frenchman's bay where
she was on the route between Bar Harbor
and Mt. Desert Ferry for number Of
years.
The members OF Bay View grange will
give clam supper, box sociahie and
entertainment at their hall at Salisbury
Cove Friday evening, Nov. rs, at O'Clock.
CLANS will be served in all forms, and an
excellent programme Is being arranged
for the entertainment.
Hon. franklin A. Wilson, OF Bangor,
was in town Monday on business con-
nected with the estate OF the late De
Grasse Fox. Mr.. Wilson Is one OF the ex.
ecutors Of Mr.. Fox's will.
r. FL. Kittredge, George d. Grindle and
Osgood Richardson returned Saturday
from hunting trip in Aroostook county
with two deer each.
WEST ELLSWORTH.
VIM. W. Barron left last week for his
home in Beverly.
Asa 8. Barron, who has been seriously
Ill for the Iast four weeks Ia aiowlv recov-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-23
Concert and Ball.

This evening the Dirigo club will hold
its annual Thanksgiving concert and ball
in Hancock hall. Many seats have al
ready been sold, and it will probably be
the best attended concert OF the season.
Followinp ia he propramme:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-23

The members OF Bay View grange will
give clam supper, box sociable and
entertainment at their hall at Salisbury
Cove Friday evening, Nov. rs, at z o'clock
CLANS will be served in all forms, and an
excellent programme is being arranged
for the entertainment.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

The dealer who buys and sells eggs
usually asserts them before he sends
thom aWGv if he does not have a home
market for them, Farmers who ship
eggs 70 large cities should assert them
by placing all Of the same color to-
pether, also separating the different
sizes, A basket Of eggs Of uniform color
eggs, will bring a higher price than
when mixed indiscriminately, while
the smaller ones, if fresh, will com.
mand the regular market price. An at
tractive appearance adds much to tho
articles on market stalls, and never
fails to assist in securing higher prices
Farm and Fireside.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

During the past three or four days
the thermometer has stood pretty
steadily at 30 degrees below zero, and
it is reported that seNcraI PERSONS who
came here from Florida last fall have
suffered frost bites and frozen toes.
While we don't think II summer hotel
would pay here in the winter, there is
no occasion for cussing the climate.
Sheet-.ron stoves can be had ut 500
apiece, and six Of them will warm any
ordinary room in the scvcrcst weather,
All reports of people being found
frozen to death should be taken with
many grains Of allowance.-KlondiEe
Hustler.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Amir Of ~Afghanistan.

Miss Lilias Hamilton, NJ. d., the lady
physician to the amir Of Afghanistan.
in the course of a recent lecture to the
members of the Royal British Nurses
association, gave an interesting char
acter sketch of her patient. She defined
him as an extraordinary amalgamation
Of the most refined and thoughtful
kindness, with a severity that was
often downright brutal. He was, how
ever, a seeker after light, and was in
tenscly imbued with spirit of national
ambition. He constantly fret, over his
country's lost opportunities-oppor-
tunities she will never have again in
spite of his own wonderful influence
over men. Or one occasion, in her ca
pacity of medical adviser, Miss llamil-
ton had urged him TO rest, and he had
answered her mournfully: "llow can
| take my ease? | must work, | must
slave for my land, because no one else
would do it for her."-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Pagan Ceremonies Amor Pucbios

The yearly celebration ~the dance
and fiesta of San Estevan. at Acoma,
while owning a Christian saints name,
has nothing Christian about it; it is alb
solutely pagan. 1t is u savage celebra.
ton Of IN event widely distributed
among all peoples, in all times, being,
in fact, a 'harvest home or thanks
giving primarily, with growths accru-
ing from environment and natural
causes. In nearly all of the Rio Grande's
pueblos the principal pagan ceremonial
was given the name of that saint in
the calendar whose day fell the nearest
to the beginning of the cclcbratiou.-
Ferdinand Lungrcn, in Century.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

One out Of every six inhabitants in
France has an account at the state
savings bank. The amount to the cred
it Of the dcpositors in the savings banks
in 1896, when the latest statistics were
taken, was &CSO,O0O,o goo. The rate Of in
tcrest is 3h per cent. More than halt
the Gepositors are women, and the vast
majority Of them belong to the work
ing claSSes.-N. y. Sun.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

Frank II. Stockton, the story writer.
was once drinking tea with Il young
lady, who said t. him: 1T seems in
consistent, Mr.. Stockton, for us to put
sugar in our tea TO make it sweet, and
then TO put in lemon to make it sour"
"Ah, WELL" replied the author Of 1.-The
Eady, or the Tigcr?' but you know we
like to have both women and men in
society."-Ladics' LONE journal.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

Little Bobbie-Mcrit don't go fer nut
tin in dis world. Here's me talkin'
just as plain as can be an never gettin'
so much as noticed fer it, while if that
baby squealis "Foo-goo" cvcrybody's
ycllin'"woudcrful.' Aw, it makes me
sick.-N. y. journal.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
From Sublime to Ridiculous.

IIe-No, dearest, | wouldn't wound
you for the world wouldn't wound
anything.
She-Why, base hypocritc, you wound
your watch only this morning.-Jewel-
erS' WccklY.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

I had noappctitc. When doctors failed
to help me | began using Deans Kidney
Pills and improved until my back was
strong and my appetite returned. Dur
ing the four years since l stopped using
them | have enjoyed excellent health.
The cure was permanent"
(Signed) George W. RcnoT.
A TRIAL FREE-Addrcss Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 80 cents.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
what Spain spent In Cuba.

Two hundred and eighty millions OF
dollars have already been expended by
Spain in trying to keep Cuba besides
soldiers, officers and what little ~sclf-rc-
spCct she still had remaining.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

ST., Philadelphia,
Pa.,a man of good
reputation and
standing, writes
Five years ago |
was altering so
with my back and
kidneys that l
often had to lay
off. The kidney
~secretions were
natural, my
legs and stomach
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

The Tartars have a quaint custom OF
taking a guest by the ear when invit-
Ing him TO eat or drink with them.-Cin,
cinnati Enquirer.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Not Ear Off.


Teacher Now, then, what 90 We mean
by composition?
Little Girl lcagcrly)- Please, miss. com
position IS the art of bringing simple ideas
into complication. Manila Times.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Pure Air Tn There.

She-I hear that you have spent the
season at the White mountains.
IIc-Yes; there is nothing for me liz.
pure mountain air. Think Of tive
were 5000 miles above sea ievel.-N. Y.
TRUTH.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Safety in Variety of Crope.

The man that grows a variety OF
crops can generally sleep easy, for II
one crop is not succeeding. another Is.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

Judre-How did you get that cash on
your forehead?
Complainant-Shurc, me frind hit me
there wild a loving cup.-Up to Date.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

feet square, in end opposite door, for
air and ventilation; two exits for fowls
in front. Have platform length Of house
3 feet wide under perches to catch drop
pings. This is kept covered with dirt
or dust.
Between dropping boards and floor IS
a platform for nests. All platforms
and perches are removable. Houses have
earth floors. Each house has one large
door placed in the end, close to the front
The exits are l2XlG inches, placed close
TO the ground. On stormy day the door
is Kept closed, the fowls going in and out
through the exits. The windows have
strong, fine meshed wire nailed on the
outside.
These houses are about 5 rods apart,
and 'Gerc are no fences between them,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

The Chinese fiddle, in the shape Of ar
ordinary hammer, has W strings, anc
II PLAYED with n bow.-N. y. Journal.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Her Only Comment.

"Ye,,' SAID Dreamy Darius, II put all
my brains into this little poem
And It's an ~awiully short poem Mt that"
r|ejoined Sarcastic Cincinnati En-.
uulTtr.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

poor mixer. The mixer makes or WI.
makes the COW.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

II takes a man with a rev fashioned
appetite to homoan the lack of old FASH
toned cooking Chicago Tribune.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16
Kansas City Southern Ry. specia.
Excursion

S.pt. l2, 90 and ~, Oct. 4 and Is, 1904,
to Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana
and Texas, very low one way aud round
trip rates.
For further information, write to :. G..
Werner. q. +. & L. A., *. C.. S. ny, Kansas
l..y. NJ.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

I,r gar has had reason to walk the foor
at Mig t for several months past, so he
wont mind II so much uo".-CnIcago Rec
ord Herald.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-16

A fool and his money are necessary to
the wise man. success.-Bu,te Inter Noun
tam.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Union Hospital.

At a meeting of the Directors of
the Union Hospital, held on Fri
day of last week, the Executive
Committee was authorized to ap.
point a committee in each district,
exclusive of the Third, to assist in
the efforts to secure money for con.
struction purposes. The Legisla-
ture appropriated $1,000 provided
a similar amount was raised by the
citizens. The Third district has
subscribed over %, 900, more than
one half of which is in cash in the
hands of the treasurer. Represen-
tatives will visit each district and
endeavOr to effect a local organiza-
tion, to solicit subscriptions, pro-
vide for entertainments, and to adj
vance the movement in general.
The directors feel assured that the
money can readily be raised with
the hearty cooperation of the
various districts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Democratic Convention.

The delegates chosen at the
democratic primaries on Saturday
last met in convention at Mechan-
ics' Hall, Elkton, Tuesday morning,
for the purpose of electing delegates
to represent Cecil in the state and
congressional conventions.
John M. Tucker, of the state
central committee, called the meet
ing to order, and Austin L.
Crothers was made chairman, with
Richard B. Merritt, of Cecilton,
secretary. The following delegates
were elected to the state convention:
Thomas G. Cruikshank, Waitman
Smithers, Samuel J. Keys, DIR. s.
Claude Sykes, Walter 81. Arm
strong, Charles W. Shippers, John
M. Sterrett, Cecil Squire, j. M.
Boyd, Samuel 81. Moore and +. l..
Duyckinck. Delegates to the con-
gressional convention selected were
Manly Drennen, Ell. E. Mackey and
John Kimble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Creamery Burned.

The creamery building on the
Fairfield Valley Dairy farm of E.
L. McSparren, near Fairfield, Pa,
was burned on Saturday afternoon,
together with contents consisting Of
machinery and fixtures. The
building was two-story frame
structure and comparatively new.
The fire had been drawn from the
engine at about four O'Clock in the
afternoon and it was shortly after
this that the building was discover
ed to be wrapped in flames. The
origin of the blaze is not definitely
known. The building was insured
but the machinery and fix
lures were a total loss, as there
was no insurance on them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Burglary at Havre de Grace.

The grocery and meat store OF
Joseph Good, in Havre de Grace,
was robbed Saturday night. The
work was done under the glare OF
electric light and could have been
seen by anyone passing by. 1t
was one of the boldest robberies
committed for long while.
After entering the store the burg.
lars helped themselves to the best
and must have had a wagon to con.
vey their plunder away, consisting
of smoked meats, flour, bottled
goods, cigars and tobacco, but no
cash except a few pennies. Mr..
Good, who lives in the house ad-
joining the store, knew nothing OF
the robbery until Sunday morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
High School Alumni.

The Elkton High School Alumni
Association held its annual meet
ing at the school building on
Saturday afternoon. 1t was decid-
ed to hold the banquet on Saturday
evening, May %. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, William P.
Constable; first vice president,
Joseph McVey; second vice. .presi-
dent. Miss Irene Foster; secretary,
Miss Reba Miller; treasurer, Miss
Katharine Bratton; executive COM
mittee, Miss Hanna Hartnett, Miss
Gertrude Smith, Miss Margaret
Campbell, Miss Alice Frazer, Miss
Reba Miller, Miss Mary Constable,
and Charles N. Tull.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

The big, Interscholastic Meet to be
held at Tome Institute tomorrow, will
bring together the leading schoolboy
athletes of Baltimore, Philadelphia.
Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria
and Wilmington. as we'll as the best from
schools located throughout this section of
country. Twenty-three schools will COM
pete, the entries numbering SIS, fdistrib-
uted as follows: 1oo-yd. dash, 81; 22o-yd.
dash, Is; 44o-yd. run, 81; sso-yd. run. 66;
one mile run. 40; I2o-yd. hurdles, Ie; 2ao-
yd. hurdles, 40; pole vault, Fl; high jump.
"a; shot put, Al; hammer, 20; broad
jump, 80.
DIR. Geo. v. Ofton, of the University of
Pennsylvania. will referee the games, and
those associated with him as officials have
experience in affairs of this kind.
At 1870 o'clock, four events will be
started, namely, the heats in the Ioo-yd.
dash, the pole vault, high jump, and shot
put, and as one event is finished, the COM
petitors in the next will be out and ready
to step upon their marks.
Among the gentlemen who have &C.
cepted invitations to act as officials are
such we'll known men as Mr.. Edwin M.
Abbott, of Philada., who will be the Clerk
of the Course; Mr.. Geo. S. Robertson, of
Balto., who will act as starter; Mr.. Robt.
J. Early, of Philada.; Prof. Schulz, and
Prof. Lorette, of Baltimore; DR.. Schleif,
and Mr.. Lee, of Philada., and others.
The watches will be held by Prof. Cor
nelius, DIR. Schleif and Mr.. Lee, which
fact guarantees official recognition of the
records that will be made. Some very
fast men have entered for the Meet, the
track is in superb condition, and some
records are expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Town Election.

The annual election for five com.
missioners of the town of Rising
Sun on Monday afternoon, proved
to be more exciting than both the
old party primaries combined,
which were recently held for the
selection of delegates who would be
instrumental in sending representa-
tives to the national conventions to
determine the choice of Presidential
and Vice-Presidential candidates,
for the coming contest this fall.
It became known several days
previous that a contest was to be
waged, and when the hour for
opening the polls arrived every
voter in the town had apparently
been approached" by one faction
or the other. The old board, E.
81. Worthington, W. Louis Ryan,
81. j. Effing, VIM. j. McDougal
with Chas. s. Pyle substituted for
II. H. Haines, who had removed
from town, was opposed by a ticket
bearing the names of three new
candidates and two members of the
old board, A. L. Duyckinck, M. E.
Kirk, E. M. Hunt, W. J. Nc
Dougal and w. l.. Ryan.
Old political scores, which had
not particle of bearing on munic
ipal affairs, were trumped up and
worked for all they were worth
against certain of the old board,
but by some unaccountabl, bad
political management and confusion
in the withdrawal of a name from
the opposing ticket after the fight
had been launched and the substi-
tuition of another, the "anties"
we're slightly demoralized and fail
ed to land their men winners by a
narrow margin, after a hot fight.
The following is the vote polled,
the first five named receiving the
highest number cast and being de-
clared elected: W. Louis Ryan, rs;
VIM. J. McDougal, SO; E. 81.
Worthington, 81; 81. J. Efing, 45;
Chas. s. Pyle, 40; +. M. Hunt, 3S;
M. E. Kirk, 3S; A. L. Duyckinck,
81; J. ii. Jenness, 1; A. L. Buffing-
ton, l. -.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Democratic Primary.

The democratic primary passed
off very quietly in the Sixth on
Saturday afternoon, a small vote
being polled and the following
delegates to the county convention
being chosen: s. G. Nickle, John
G. Hindman, J. III. Poist, 81. B.
Patten and DIR. J. 81. Jenness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Golden Jubilee Of Lincoln Unlver.
slty.

The fiftieth anniversary of the
founding by Rev. John Miller
Dickey, d. D., of the Ashman
Institute, college for colored
students, now "Lincoln Univer-
sity," the largest and most in
fluential school for the colored race
anywhere in the world was cele-
brated this week. The jubilee pro.
gramme began Sunday with a bac-
calaurate sermon, and continued
until Wednesday. One of the
most interesting features, was the
presence of the alumni on COM
mencement day, the 18th, when
over three hundred of the graduates
who have been in their various
fields of usefulness were present, a
number relating their experiences
in the battle of life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Edward G. Dixon, of Phila-
delphia, spent Saturday with Mrs.
Sarah Burlington.
Miss Nellie Chapman spent sew.
eraf days this week with her father,
J. s. Chapman, in Pottsville.
Misses Jennie Maxwell of Phila.,
and Mercie Moore of Norristown.
are visiting relatives at the Green
Hill Farm, near COlOra.
The engagement of Harry T.
Martindale, of New York, formerly
of Zion, and Miss White, of Brook.
lyn, has been announced.
Mrs. E. 81. Worthington, who
has been critically ill with typhoid
pneumonia, has considerably i'm
proved during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry s. Coudon,
of Akin, celebrated their golden
wedding on Tuesday, May 3rd, by
dining with their son Joseph, at
"Ellerslie."
Misses Agnes Mowbray, of Port
Deposit, and Nealie Coale, Of
Colora, were the guests of Misses
81. Jennie and a. Mabel Reynolds
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Norris Cameron, of Perry
vile, Miss M. Case Moore, of Delta,
and Samuel W. Moore, of Balti-
more, were the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. T. B. Moore this week.
The Young Ladies' Carrom Club
was delightfully."- entertained by
Misses n. Jennie and A. Mabel
Reynolds at their home on Walnut
street, Saturday evening last, there
being about twenty. five members
and guests present to enjoy the
occasion.
The Home Mission Social held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli T.
Reynolds on Friday evening last
was a very enjoyable affair. The
literary and musical program rem
dered was a pleasing feature, as too,
was the refreshment part of the
entertainment served to the mem
bers and guests present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Suit for Divorce.

A suit has been entered in the
Circuit Court for Cecil county,
by Geo., B. Black, through his at
torney Omar D. Crothers, for
divorce from his wife, Charlotte
M. Black. The bill states that the
plaintiff and defendant were mar,
ried in December, 1891, at Como
wingo, and resided together there
until February, 1904, when the de
fendant abandoned the plaintiff
without any just cause.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13
Sunday School Officers.

The following officers have been
elected by Zion Presbyterian Sun
day school for the ensuing year:
Superintendent, Edwin Carhart;
assistant, Wilmer Fox; secretary
and treasurer, Cecil Mackey:
librarians, Robert Trimble and
Mearns Moore; organist, Miss
Katharine Rutherford.
Mt. Olivet Sunday school, near
Chrome has reorganized with E. J.
Hayes, superintendent; S. Lynn,
asst; Lizzie Brown and Lawrence
Hayes, secretaries; Wilmer Brown,
treasurer.