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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
VOICE OF THE HATcHET.
How It Spoke Its Message to the Soul
in Its Hour of Med
itation. .

The other day | had occasion to use
a Ratchet. When found the tool, the
| edge was dull, and full of hicks. The
| oil-stone was secured, and after much
labor the hicks were removed, and the
| edge was put in shape for work. The
| place where the Ratchet was to do its
work was on a %sidehill, covered with
| brush and scrub trees. After several
days of service, l noticed that the edge
of the Ratchet was polished to a bright
%luster. On closer inspection discov-
| cred that every scratch, made by the
oil-stone in putting on the edge, was
| gone, not even the slight streaks which
/ every stone naturally leaves on the tool
it s%harpens, remained.
This set me to thinking. The thing
| desired by most folks is to shine in the
world. Not in the sense of being con-
spicuous, but in the sense of living a
life that will be bright and cheering.
So there is much preparation in school
and college and often postgraduate
work. There is no lack of opportunity
to secure a thorough training. But
preparation does not produce the high
est luster, nor make the best life. 1t
is not an uncommon thing to hear such
a commentary: "He is just out of
school, and has not had the edges
rubbed off" The truth is, that edges
can only be removed by service.
My Ratchet taught me several things.
The place where my work was done
needed clearing. The place where we
can secure the greatest %life-luster is
where we "a do the greatest good. To
choose a place because it is easy, or
because it promises an easy time, is to
choose that which may fail to bring
to brightness the life that has had the
most complete preparation. Many lives
have remained lusterless because they
have been spent in wrong places.
Much of the brushwood was full Of
knots and snarls. But the Ratchet be-
came bright just the same. To work
in the life-field where there are roots
and knots and snarls is not a conde-
scension-but a blessing; it is not o
detriment-but a means of securing that
which is longed for by every true man
and m The characters that have
helped the world most, and now shine
most brightly, are those that have
worked amid the rough knots and snarls
of life.
If the Ratchet had remained in the
tool chest it would have lost two things
its usefulness and its high luster.
Many are waiting for the right thing to
turn up, in order to make the best of
themselves. The Ratchet was able to
cut the small brush as we'll as the
thicker stuff. The fact is, II it could not
have cut the smaller stuff, 1t would
have been able to cut the larger
trees.
Life-luster comes in the same manner
as 1t came to the hatchet-by hard, use
full service. Truly my Ratchet has
spoken to me in a homely yet most cut
ting fashion!-Baptist Union.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
BATTLE AT MUkDEN.
Steady Japnncse Advance Forecasts
Another big Onhic

Steady Japancse Advance Forecasts
Another Zig Conflict.
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. "a. - A
dispatch received here from Mukden
gives details of the japanese positions
as follows: General Kuroki has con-
centrated one army with Bentsiaputze
and Bensihu as its radius, and his adj
is pushing forward along the
road leading to Fushun and Flu Pass.
The advance forces of the other two
armies occupy the Yentai mines, the
village of Yentai and Sandenu. The
front of these three armies is pro-
tected by an outpost screen, which
Chinese are not allowed to pass. A
small Japanese detachment is moving
along the left bank of the Lao river
in order to protect junks.
The same dispatch reports that Chi
nese bandits are openly siding with
the japanese.
The weather at Mukden is rainy and
windy, and cold has prematurely sci
in.
The military authorities Mt Mukdcn
continue to express the belief that n
battle will be fought near Mukden
within a few days; But, on the other
hand, the Chinese profess confidence
that active hostilities are remote.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
Sue Railroad For s2.o2o,ooo.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. Sept. "a
Sundstrom & Stratton, contractors of
this city, have brought suit against
the Delaware and Hudson railroad to
ecover $2,020,000. The plaintiffs claim
this amount as the balance due for the
construction and Redistribution of the
~Chateaugay railroad, which extends
from Plattsburg through Saranac Lake
to Lake Placid, 1870 miles. The con
tractors have already been paid be-
tween $~1,000,000 and $2,O00,000, but
claim there is still due them the
amount sued for, which the company
refuses to pay. This is the largest
sum eve sued for in this county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
No Attempt to KIN Dom Cor,o,.

VENICE. Sept. 24.-The report pub
lished in the United States by a news
agency that an attempt had been made
to assassinate Don Carlos, the Spanish
pretender, is without foundation. The
only news here touching Don Carlos is
that he is having trouble with his son.
Don Jaime, who is with the Russian
army in the far east and who is said to
have written against Catholicism.
which might have an effect with the
Carlist party i'm Spain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
civi1 Inv Restored In Genoa.

GENOA, Sept. 2+.-General Del May
no, commander of the garrison, who
during the recent Socialistic disorders
assumed the direction of affairs here,
has issued a proclamation stating that
calm having been restored he has
turned over all power to the civil au-
thorities. The warships ordered here
the recent trouble have, with
one exception, departed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
Fiske.s Last Gift 10 Cornell.

ITHACA, n. ". Sept. 24.-The Cor
nell university library has received by
mail an addition to the Dante collec-
ton which was recently presented by
the late Daniel Willard Fiske. This
was probably the last gift Professor
Fiske made to the university during
his life, as it was sent on Sept. II from
Frankfort-on-the- Main, where he died
suddenly on Sept. II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

NAPLES, Sept. "a. = Vesuvius is
gradually becoming more active. The
crust around the crater has broken
away and produced magnificent fur
ries of redhot ashes and sparks of fire,
which rise occasionally in immense
columns to Il height of 700 feet, accom-
panied by loud detonations and slight
earthquakes, the sound resembling a
b~ombardment of artillery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
Worlds Fair.

Persons who intend to visit the st.
Louis Exposition should purchase tick
cts via the LehighValley to Niagara Falls,
Grand Trunk to Chicago and Illinois
Central to St. Louis.
Ten day stor-over in Chicago may be
obtained on deposit Of Sl.U0.
GSi1 G-15 IF. o. G. W.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
PORTARTHUR'S DOOM
Japs Making Final Desperate
Assault.
CAR RECEIVES ALARMING NEWS.
Understandable Scenes of Carnage
Whole BattaIiOns Blown Up by
Mines Perfect Storm of
Shells Falling In City.


PARIS, Sept. 24-The Mathis st.
Petersburg correspondent telegraphs
as follows: 'Telegrams of which the
general staff have as yet no knowledge
reached the emperor at 4 o'clock this
morning. l a affirm that they con-
Germ Port Arthur, regarding which
place the greatest anxiety prevails at
court.
THE japanese are now engaged In a
general assault, which is more furious
than its predecessors, attacking the
town on three sides simultaneously
and employing their whole forces, be-
ing determined to finish the business.
Russian mines blew up whole battal-
ions. General Fock especially distin-
guished himself, directing the fire
from the wall. which the japanese
reached after indescribable massacre.
1.-The whole of Admiral Togo's and
Vice Admiral Kamimura's %squadrons
are aiding the struggle, which, it is
feared, will be final. The besieged
forces are fighting as In a furnace. A
perfect storm of shell is falling on the
town, port and fortress from the whole
hill and roadstead. General StOessel is
going from fort 70 fort encouraging the
defenders in their desperate efforts"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
Four KILLED by Train.

PITTSBURG, Sept. 24.--Two men, a
woman and a boy who had just alight-
ed from a street car at Braddock, Pa,
and We're crossing the Pennsylvania
railroad tracks on their way to their
homes were hit by q fast express ana
Instantly killed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

There is a good deal of broken time
in some lives; but when Gods. fingers
are permitted to sweep the keys, the
rests" become q part of the-music as
truly as the plainly written notes.
Presbyterian. +
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
LADY CURZoN BETTER.
still Critically HI, but Her Condition
Shows Improvement.

StIIH CFItICUTIy III, DUN IfeF COHUItIOH
Shows Improvement.
LONDON, Sept. 24.-Thc condition
Of Lady Curzon of Kedlcston, wife of
the viceroy OF India. is stu critical.
but is slightly improved.
a dispatch from Walmer castle, near
Dover, the official residence of Lord
Curzon as lord warden of the cinque
ports. says her ladysbip's strength is
well maintained. Five doctors are mt
Walmcr castle. Lord Cur2on's reap
pointnient to the post of viccroy of In
dia has been ga2etted.
Classified Want Ads. on page .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24
D 5.
FIRST National Bank of Perth Al boy, N. J.
DxVIDEND No. ..

A semi. annual dividend Lftwo per cent
(296) per share has been declared 10y the
Board OF Directors, payable Ocinher LIST,
1904, TO stJcb holders OF record, IL O'clock
noon, Sept. 20Ih, 1904. Transfer books
viii bo closed from sept. ~, 1901, to
10 O'clock noon, Oct, 2, 1904.
HARRY COWARD, Cashier
T9s4 GA m-W-s-oct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

W0 SUITS, of %clieviot, in black, brown
and navy 3o-inch coat, fancy velvet collar and
cuffs, fan cy stitched strap and button trim
miugs, belt back, satin ined throughout, nine
gore skirt with kilt effects, price lis. so
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

W0MEN'S SUITS, of Broadcloth, in brown
and black, silk lined, fancy skirted blouse
jacket, velvet collar, fancy vest, braid trim
ming, new sleeve, nine gore skirt, box pleated
and kilt effect, price. ............ 1928
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

WOMEN'S SUITS, of Manish Worsted, in
brown and gray, tight fitting jacket, collarless,
with inlaid collar effect satin lined skirt, seven
gorcd with fancy side pleats, price. 1G. 9S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-24

T9s4 GA ul-w-s-oc1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
Had Made a Mistake,

The late Bishop Dudley, Of Kentucky,
was on a hunting expedition near Louis
Vile during the last few years OF his life,
and happened to fall in with a local
Nimrod whose unconceaied admiration
for the city mans Workmanship paved
the way for further conversation.
whats your manner" the country man
finally inquired.
Dudley" was the reply.
After some change OF incident and ex-
perience the bishops interlocutor haz-
arded;
'.say. Dudley, what business do you
| followH
"pm preacher"
sob, get out What are you giving me?
"But I am. preach every Sunday"
"Wberes"
I'm Louisville"
"Weli, welt; never would ha' thought
It, You Amt stuck up a bit like most Of
the preachers down this way"
An invitation to hear this new made &C
quaintsr ce preach was accompanied by a
ser boiled card. and the next Sabbath saw
the rustic, in h's SUNDAY best" ushered
into the bishops own pew, where he lis
tened intentiy IN bot b service and sermon.
He was manifestly amazed, afterward, to
have the orator OF the morning come
down to greet him as cordially and famil-
iarly as In the woods.
He managed to stammer his thanks, and
added: II amt much OF judge OF his
kind OF thing, parsou, but i riz with You
and sot with you, and cav the thing
through the best | knew how; but all the
same, II my opinion is with anything to
you, he Lord meant you for q shooter"
Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
Sweeping
Republican
Victory {!

The surprise OF yesterdays election Is
not that the repah lieau ticket was tri-
umphantly elected, but that the victory
was so overw heluing. After The repudia-
ton of Organism in two successive cam
psigns, and with apparent harmony
throughout the democratic party, even
republicans anticipated that their oppo-
nents would make some kind OF show
ing.
Perhaps the greatest surprise OF all was
the result In New York state, which all
along has been ciassed by the democrats
as doubtful, and where the nomination CT
a not-over popular republican for gov
ernor somewhat complicated matters.
Yet In that state the Presidents major
ity ia nearly 100000, while the majority
for Higgins for governor does not fall
far short OF 10000
The sensation of the day was the Pes
ident's announcement that he would not
be candidate four years hence. He said
al am deeply sensible of the honor done me by
the American people in expressing their con
ddenee IN what have done and have tried 10
do. appreciate to the fullest the solemn re-
sponsibility this confidence imposes upon me,
and shall do all that In my power Hes, not to
forfeit IL. on the fourth of March next shall
have served three and half years. and .this
three and half years constitutes my fret term.
The wise custom which limits the President 10
two terms regards the substance and not the
form, and under no circumstances, will be a
candidate for or accept another nomination"
Returns received up to the time of 60
ing to press this afternoon indicate that
Roosevelt has carried every state that
went republican four yesEs ago, aud
several besides. Even West Virginia, the
home OF the vice presidential candidate,
Mr.. Davis, is to be found in the republic
can column.
Montana and Idaho which went
for Bryan In 1900, appear to be back
in the republican column, and when the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

Man wants hut little here below-with
a little water on the side.
The man who thinks twice before speak
ing seldom says anything.
When 1t comes to manual labor the aver
age man Is tramp at heart.
Poetry is all right for very light lunch
con for girls just graduated.
Many girl catches husband by bait
ing her hook with Indifference.
When one woman turns to look at an
other she sees only her clothes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
flLN,rl NEWS.
..latioaas o9on9 aem. so o.Aer 9ags.
RLuEHILL..


The fall term OF tbs town schools closed
Fridsy. Nov. A, for werk's vacation.
E. W. Mayo is building second cottage
for Mrs. Ethelberl Nevin on Mill island
DR.. E. G. Barrett and Henry Saunders
attended the footballs game at Orono sat
urday.
Mrs. Ernest BurrIll, of Dedham, spe n
last week with her sister, Mrs. P. s. Par.
ker.
George W. Butler has recently built a
stable on the place owned by Mrs. Ada
Littlefed.
Miss Florence Morse, assistant In the
postoffice, Is spending her vacation In
Boston.
P.s. Parker, with the men whom he
has employed Ia the granite business at
Black island, is home, work having
closed there for the winter.
The Chemteneso club OF the academy
held public meeting Monday evening.
The entertainment was greatly enjoyed,
and after the programme was concluded
the senior class had candy sale. The
graduating class numbers eighteen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
DIED.

AUSTIN-At North Ellsworth, Nov 8. Mrs
Rebecca Austin, aged rs years.
HODGKINS--At North sullivan, Oct 20, Mrs
Lottie Hodgkins, aged 20 years, Z months, Is
days.
MCAULEY-At stonington, Nov 3, Mabel, in
FAINT daughter of Mr. and Mrs Floreston Is
McCauley, aged day.
SMITH-At Bar Harbor, Nov 4, Roy Smith.
aged "a years, months, % days.
sTANLEY-Drowned at Cranberry Isles, Nov 4.
Edward A Stanley. aged rs years, months, 8
days.
TINCENr-At North Lamoine Nov 8, Mrs Leila
NJ Vincent. eldest daughter of A and Eta
Richardson, aged 26 years.
WARREN-At South Deer Isle. Nov /, Mrs
Pauline Greenwood Warren, aged 70 years, %
days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
Crushing
Democratic
Defeat !
Phenomenal Republican Majority in New YorkThe Largest
Majority in Electoral College since lS72-Light
Vote in Maine-The Vote in Hancock
County and in Ellsworth.

W. l.. Douglas, of Brocktop, over the
thrice. elected republican, John L Bates.
Minnesota and Colorado, also, appear to
have elected democratic governors.
AS was anticipated, the vote in Maine
was light compared with that cast in
September; neverth eless the republican
vote Is substantially the same as that cast
for Mckinley four years ago. while the
Parker vote shows marked failing-off as
compared with that cast for Bryan.
Tue following table shows how the
electoral vote stands at the time OF going
to press to-day; 1t shonld be remem bered
that the electoral college now numbers
476, against 447 in 1900.
SUMMARY OF ELECTORAL VOTES
1904 1900
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
SURPRISE PARTY.

Mrs. Sarah Davis on returning from q
call on the afternoon of Nov. A, and be-
ing sammsrily ushered into the parlor by
her oaug hter, M iss Lizzie, to view a mys-
terious, but wholy imag mary hole in the
carpet, was much surprised to find seated
around the room about dozen ladies,
members of the relief corps, OF which
Mrs. Davis is an esteemed mem Der, hold :
ing the office OF junior vice president.
The party, which was planned for Mrs.
Davis birthday the previous afternoon,
but postponed on account OF its being
the regular meeting Of the ladies' Baptist
circle, was a complete success as sur
prise. Mrs. Davis, after her first excla-
nation OF establishment, cordially well
coined the ladies 10 her home.
A picnic supper was served. The party,
which Mrs. Davis pronounced the "best
of snything", ives much enjoyed.
Nov. M.
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BANaoR mo- BAR HARBoR.

aSundays only.
Trains leaving Ellsworth TIC m and 6.ls .
m, and Sundays 1.2l m, and arriving ELS
worth 1l.56 m, 9.a7 p u and Sundays GOT m.
connect with Washington Co r X.
tStop on signal or notice to Conductor.
These trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line, to and from Portland, Bos-
ton and St. John.
Passengers are earnestly requested to procure
tickets before entering the trains, and especially
Ellsworth to Falls and Falls TO Ellsworth.
+. K. BoOTHBY, G. p. & r. A.
GEO. r. EVANS,
Vice Pres. and Gent Manager
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

There wilt be an in pection OF tines A
Garfield W. r G, OF B'uehiil, Siiut. y
evening, Nov IL.
Nov.9. IA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

Election returns began to arrive IN
Ellsworth about O'Clock. The Western
Union and the Postal telegraph com
psnies and the New England Telegraph
q Telephone Co. were kept busy, most Of
them until midnight. But long before
that hour 1t became evident that the re-
publican ticket was to win.
The sldermen's room at the city hall
was the largest meeting place, though in
terested groups gathered at the American
offices.
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MARRIED.

FoGG-FoGG-At sedgwick, Nov l. by Ralph
Dority, esq, Miss Myra Lois Fogg, OF
Pownal, TO James 2 Fogg, of Brooklin.
HOOPER-GRINDAL-A Brooklin, Nov 2, by
Rev Z S,Drew, Kiss Chry stabell Hooper TO
Myron ID Grindal, both of sedgwick.
MORSE-HAGAN-At Eastbrook, Oct 80, by
Rev o G Barnard, Mrs Lena A Morse, of
Eastbrook, to Coleman Hagan, of Lamoine.
NYGE-PIERCE-At fremont. Oct 90, by Rev
Clarence Emery, Miss Relha Mae Nyce to
Nelson Allen Pierce, both of fremont.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09
CITY MEETING.
Repairs TO be Made at the City Farm
10 Buy a Wood Lot.

Repairs to be Made at the City Farm
TO Buy Wood Lot.
Talk OF repairing the dwelling at the
city farm, oaytng . wood LOT and sp-
poiniiag CITY, Treasurer Mahoney to bid
of the tax deeds for The city was all the
business done At the city meeting Mon
day evening.
The meeting was called 10 order at 7.35,
with Mayor Hsgerthy ia the chair and
the fun board present.. City Clerk Hale
read the records OF hs last regular and
two special meetings which were con-
firmed, also long roll OF accounts which
WAS turned over TO the collector for pay
msnt.
The mayor theu called on L, ID Foster
TOR an estimate OF the value of two wood
lots which he had been inspecting the
past week 10 the intereet of the city.
One lot is owned By Gideon L. 81, and
is situated at the back mssdow, so called,
about two miles from the city farm.
The lot is covered with good second
growth wood and is easy to get at. Mr..
Foster thought the stumpsge would
be worth about 81 per cord.
On the Mckenzie lot, located just back
OF the Washington Junction station. the
conditions are about the same, but the
advantage OF having it so near the farm
makes the stumpage worth about %.
The matter was finally left In the hsuds
OF Aid. Moore, Patten and Mccarthy as a
committee to look further into the two
lots.
Aid. Moore asked that o committee be
appointed to look into the advisa bility OF
putting furnace into the dwelling ut the
city farm. Aids. Moore and Trip were
appointed and instructed to see what
kind OF trade could be made. Mayor
Hagerthy thought the idea good one IL
heating plant could be pat In for $50.
City Treasurer T. F. Mahoney was APP
pointed to bid off the tax sales for the city
the first Monday IN December
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

states to be found In the democratic col
umn will be the southern states.
Colorado and Missouri are In dispute,
though both appear to have elected
democratic governors.
There were several surprises In the re-
suit. Massachusetts, which gives the
national ticket something like $1,000
majority, elects democratic governor
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returns indicate probable plurality OF
about 1900
IN ELLSWORTH
10 Ellsworth the vote was light-ea9
against s23 cast at the election 10 Sep
tembar, and ei5 csst at the presidential
election In 1900.
Roosevet's plurality this year is 242
against 235 for Mckinley ia 1900 The
following table shows the vote ia detail:
ELLswoaTH's VOTE BY WARDS
Wards
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:. In doubt.

IN HANCOCK COUNTY.
There are thirty-four towns and four
plantations In Hancock county. Below is
printed the returns from az many towns
as 1t Is possible to get at this time. These