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Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
IN THE PERSIAN DESERT.



Almost in the center OF Persia lies
Yezd, city OF perhaps 10000 people,
on the great caravan route. 1t Is Il city
of the desert, says the author OF Five
Years In Persian Town. but how
complete that desert is and how large
it is hard TO realize.
In going from the Caspian sea to
Yezd one sees a strip of green country
thirty miles wide along the sea and
another twenty miles In diameter
round Teheran Aside from that there
Is nothing but waste.
The desert in Persia, however. is of
many kinds. There are places where
the ground is absolutely bare except
for the thick crusts of salt that lie
like snowdrifts. streaking the plain In
every direction There are also places
equally salt where the proximity of a
certain amount of useless water pro-
duces larger quantity of plant life
than in the ordinary desert. For the
rest there is vast waste of sandy
patches and of graveliy soil, fertile
enough when water can be brought to
1t. sometimes fecked with dry. brown
Ish shrubs. sometimes quite bare.
Two desert plants never touch one
another In the most favorable places
two very tiny shrubs may be found
within two yards Of each other but
with a single exception one does not
see on the central Persian caravan
route place away from the hills
with enough natural growth to modify
the color of the distance.
Even in t3e GASES no seed comes up
that is not purposely sown: no plant
seems to have any association with
the rest One FIXES the eye on each of
them individually as upon single
unit. not as ON a part of 4 field or a
garden.
The water for these oases Il brought
by the most difficult means imag,..G-
BILE. It is found IN abundance at the
foot of the mountains. perhaps 800
feet underground. When a well has
been sunk and plenty Of water fornl
a hunt is made for the nearest place
IN the desert which Is lower than wa
ter level in the well. Such spot Is
Yezd. thirty miles from the sources
which water 1t. In line with that
place other wells are sunk thirty or
forty yards apart, each shallower than
the one before. and then from the se-
lected site n tunnel is run in to the first
pit from that TO the second. and so on
back TO the wells, even though they be
forty miles away. Through this I'M
dcrground channel flows the life giving
water.
Sometimes 1t happens that sudden
hard rain falls in this desert country.
1t brings many disasters. for the sun
baked mud roofs OF the dwellings are
caved in. their wallis are washed away.
and other damage is done them. But.
worst of all, too much water washes
out and caves in these "Quanat" chan
nels, and until they are again dug out
no water comes to town.
II has happened at YeZd that single
rainy day. the water from which had
dried away or sunk into the ground be-
fore the next sunrise. has. by filling
the channels. caused a water famine
in the city for three months
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
Lost.
sper;al Nutiets.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PART
NEkSHlP.

NOTICE is hereby given that the co part
IN uership lately existing between the nm
designed carrying on general country store
and trading busins IS At East Bluehil, Maine
under the frm name and style OF East Rue,
hill Grange Co operative Association and
known locally as the Grange Store Co was
on the nth day of December, a. d. 1876 dis.
solved by mutusl consent; and that the busi-
ness VIII In the future be carried on by the
said Edgar c. Long and Roscoe De Long.
under the hrm name and style of E. Q. Long
& Son. ane that the said +. q. Long & Son
will pay and discharge all the debts ard liza
bilities OF and are authorized and entitled to
rece sc all mouess payable to said late East
Bluehill Grange Cooperative Association.
Daied Dec. IL, 1905.
signed East BLurHrLL GRANGE
Co-oPRRArIvE ASSOCIATION.
Arthur B. Wood. Joan Il Wood
Richard p. Green. George G. Csndage,
Henry II Candage, Alonzo J. CandAge
Edwy Z. Candage. Medbury Cabbage,
Mrs. Lille A. johnson. Edgar G. Long.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

Here is good, generous armful OF Han
cock county activity. Despite the Iimita-
tions and defects of snapshot, the
photograph is an interesting one The
young people in the foreground are the
triplets born to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P.
Clarke, of Mt. Desert Ferry, on May 2 last
They are named Phelps Abbott, Phoebe
Alice and Phyllis Anita. At birth they
weighed eight, six and five and one half
pounds respectively. They are strong,
active and healthy children, and it is
hoped may continue to thrive and grow
to sturdy manhood and womanhood.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

sizes, and that at postoffices Of like
class, in the same vicinity, equipped
with similar boxes, rents are collected
at widely different rates.
In order to remedy these conditions
an to o'provide definite rule for the
collection of box rents, a schedule has
been prepared based (1) upon the
size of the boxes, and (2) upon the
gross receipts of postofflces = the
larger the box and the larger the gross
receipts, the higher the box rent rate.
1t happens that at the Ellsworth
postoffice this order increases the rate
on all boxes, the small boxes from 25
cents per quarter to As cents; the so
cent boxes to so cents; the rs cent
boxes to 81 90. This seems a hardship,
especially to the renters of the small
boxes, but it should be borne in mind
that the rates heretofore charged are
the same as when the receipts of the
Office were less than half what they
now are.
1t should further be borne in mind
that the renting of box is not COM
pulsory; boxes are for the con-
venience of the public; anyone who
does not care to pay for this con-
venience at the rate established by
the department can be served at the
general delivery at no cost to him
whatever. The remedy OF the dis
satisfied is in their own hands.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
A keasenar,,e neuurs..

"Pa. Uncle James has given me his
steamer trunk" y
swell, what of IT."
"Now. ps. don't be peavish. Couldn't
you give me a trip TO Europe to sort Of
round out Tlncle James present?r-
Houston Chronicle.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

I>RE annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
i the Hancock County Agricultural So.
ciety win be held al Merrill & Hinckley's
store at Biuehill. on Tnursd ~, Jan. ia 1851,
at O'Clock p. M. TO act upon the following
business. TO wit:
To hear The report OF the secretary.
To hear the report of the treasurer
To elect q boafd OF directors. and to trans
act any other business legally brought before
said meeting. G. s. SNOWMAN
Biuehill. Dec. 25. Secretsry
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
COUNTY GOSSIP.

A Stake" news story was sent out from
Deer Isle last week to the effect that q
man who at one time was supposed to
know something about the Robbins MUIR
der, had made death-bed confession,
clearing up the mystery. The Robbins
and Ware murders are as much a
'smystery" as ever.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

One of the merriest contests now
ON is that of Hon. P. 2. Gilmore, of
Bucksport, and K. M. Dunbar. of
Damariscotta, for the nomination for
State treasurer, and it looks as though
the Hancock county man would be an
easy winner
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

"And you didn't propose to her?'
"No."
"WhyT
Il was leading up to it. but suddenly
noted that her voice had sort of pre-
vious engagement ring Smart Set.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

The truly happy man is not made by
pleasant and sunny course. Hard tasks,
deferred hopes, the beating of adverse
winds, must enter into his composition
here below. as they will finally enter his
song on high.-C. "A. Bartol.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

sHAR MEETING.
Ellsworth Loan & Building Association
THE annual meeting of the Ellsworth Loan
i Building Association for the election
OF officers will be held ON Janna'y 81. o., At
$50 y. M. at the rooms OF the First NATIONAL
Bank. Ellsworth, Maine.
(Signedl HEsaY ". CrsRMAs,
Secretary.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

Circumstances are beyond the con-
troll of man, but his conduct is in his
own power Beaumont
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
The kennebec journal

In a notice of the Rennebec Journal printed
last week, the price Of the daily edition for
the session was given as 81 .25 instead of 81.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

TNHE owner OF the two seated carriage
l. stored prior TO 1872, in the stable owned
by Sophia J. Chilcott Is respectfully requested
to cali for same and paw charges.
LsSGpos i. CHILcoTT,
Administrator Sophia j. Chilcott estate.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

THIS Is to warn all persons not to trust my
4 wife, Maud r. Redman. GU my account,
- shall pas no debts o: her contracting after
this date. JOSEPH L. REDAAs
Brooklin, Dec. "a. 1906.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

no not trespass in CuDiculocus Park. l
IL demand protection to life and property
from the county OF Hancock. the state OF
Maine, and the nitei States OF America
MARY c. FRKrz AusTIN.
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26

U. 5. CIRcUIT COURT,
MAINE DISTRICT.
PORTLAND, Dec. 7. 1906. ,
DURSUANT to the rules OF the Circuit
L Court OF the United tites for the DIS.
trict OF Maine, notice is hereby given. thar
Seth w. Norwood. OF Southwest Harbor, IN
said district, has applied for admission as an
attorney and counsellor o. said Circuit Court
JAMES u. HEwEY. Clerk
Ellsworth American., 1906-12-26
LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK.
Politics VIII be a Factor at the
Coming Session.

Augusta Correspondent OF Bangor Com
m rciai.l
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-22
"HdC11't yo1I better ull come doavY, 1aowS

"Hdd11't yOu better all come doavn 1ao,vSn
gruous little pink fan in her hand, the
smoke wreaths partly obscuring her
and curling between the five and her
white dress, like mists floating across
the new moon.
Was it but a kindly phantasm of the
brain? Was it the incarnation of the
last vision OF the lost volunteers? Was
it Valkyrie assuming that lovely like
ness to perch upon this eyrie, waiting
to bear their heroic souls to Valhalla.
or was it Miss Betty Carewe?
To the chief she spoke-all Of them
agreed to that afterward-b it was
Crailey who answered, while Tom
could only stare and stand wagging
his head at the lovely phantom like a
mandarin on a shelf.
My mother in heaven!'' casped
Crailey. "How did you come up here ?"
"There's trap in the roof on the
other side of the ridge" she said. and
she began to fan herself with the pink
fan. "a stairway runs all the way
down-old Nelson showed me through
these buildings yesterday that
side isn't on fire yet I'm SO sorry I
didn't think of it until moment 90
because you could have brought the
water up that way. But don't YOU
think you'd better come down nowy''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-22
CHAPTER VI.

fA1 UT was an investigating negro
|8i 4 child Of tender years who,
26TM@5I possessed Of a petty sense Of
lSsMsJ cause and effect, brought an
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-22
CHAPTER VII.

|OT savage Hun nor "barba-
rous Vandyke" nor demon
Apache could wish to dwell
upon the state Of mind Of the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
The Elective Boards,

The various boards TO which MEN,
bcrs are elected by the people are very
important to the welfare Of the city
and voters should exercise care in their
selections. Tho Democrats have NOM
mated William III. Hatcher and w. J.
Gallagher; for the school board, Neil f..
O'Bricn and Ed A. Stevens for library
board and A. B. Choate, J. D. Hotter
mann, Charles e. Fox and Robt Fisch-
CIR for park commissioners. These men
arc all honorable and we'll Qualified
for the various positions mentioned,
They should receive the entire DEM
ocratic vote and many Republicans al
so in ORDER that their election be as
sured. AS these boards are now made
up they are all Republican, which is
an unfair distribution.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

The most singular scene ever wit
messed in the British Parliament was
enacted last Tuesday at the resump-
ton of the adjourned session. says the
Catholic Standard and Times. BY
some means or other a great crowd o:
women, clamorers for the suffrage, got
into the House and proceeded to set on
foot good-sized riot. They refused to
leave when requested to do so; they
fought policemen ard doorkeepers, and
held on to anybody handy In the
melee the strenuous dedies shed sun
dry articles of apparel. and the battle
field was strewn with parasols, mill
linery of various kinds, skirts and 9TH
err useful and ornamental raiment. They
yelled and objurgated like men at a
football match. Ten Of the gentle Gre
atures had to be arrested, and seyera,
had to be carried out bodily by stall
wart policemen, according to the
methods used by the White House
guardsmen. The ladies demonstrated.
in one way at least, their right to=pos-
|sess the suffrage. Physical inferiorits
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

strength of his colleague, Mr.. Sullivan
who deserves to win also. The Repub-
licans have nominated John B. Muir
ply. He is Il young man of fine at
tainnlents and has resided many years
in the first ward. He is popular too
and has the necessary ability, but the
Democrats have no real good reason
at this time for rejecting their own
and electing a Republican.
John W. Pauly and Freeman p. Lane
for senators, DR.. Musgrave and Alonzo
Phillips for representatives, are the
other legislative nominees. Indica-
lions point to the election of Pauly,
Lane ami Phillips All are men of abil-
ity and popularity. Mr.. Phillips has
been Il lifelong Democrat but will get
hundreds of" Republican votes John
w. Pauly for senator in the 44th dis
trict is the we'll known manufactures
of cigars on Plymouth avenue This
is his first entry into the political ar
ena. He is an upright and capable
man of affairs and very we'll qualified
for the high position of state senator
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
Bjiou Theater.

isis Hopkins" now in it's eighth sea-
son of continuous success, a play OF
rural life, the purity and sweetness OF
which has made it Il classic in the
American drama, has been booked for
an engagement of one week at the
Bijou, beginning Sunday afternoon
Miss Rose Melville, who plays the part
of isis Hopkins a character which
she originated eight years ago and
which has been copied more than any
other character the stage in this coun-
try has ever seen, will continue at the
head of the company this season as the
quaint little Posey County girl will,
the odd mannerisms and the philo-
sophie speech: Miss Melville has been
playing the part continuously now for
eight seasons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

Judge Larson was born in Haugc-
was brought up at Columbus, Wis,
where his parents settled in 1850. There
he attended the public schools in prep
aration for the University of Wiscon-
sin, from which institution he gradu-
ated in 1872, having the distinction of
being the first graduate from the lcad-
emic department of Scandinavian birth.
In 1884 the graduates of Judge Lar
sons alma mater honored him ny max
ing him the president of the alumni as
ISOLATION. Judge; Larson has likewise
several times been president Of the st.
Paul and Minneapolis alumni associa-
ton of the University of WISCONSIN.
After his graduation the future judge
read law at his home town with A. G.
Cook, ESQ., the leading lawyer Of THAI
section. was admitted to the ebar ana
removed to Eau Clairesin 1875, where
he resided until his removal to Min
neapolis. Judge Larson in politics has
been an independent affiliated with the
Democratic. party. While in Wiscon-
sin he was honored by his party with
the presidency; of two state vconven-
tions. membership of the state central
committee for several years and a
nominee for congress in 1854, when he
ran upwards of three thousand ahead
of his ticket. Since coming to Minne-
sofa he has taken part in nearly every
state central committee. His uualifi-
cations for the position to which he
aspires are of the highest order.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
Governor Johnson's Danger.

Insurance Commissioner Thos. D.
O'Brien said in a recent interview:
eff every voter in the state should
go to the polls on Nov. 6, Governor
johnson would be 1e-eelcted by $4,000
majority. He is the most generally
liked and respected governor the state
has ever had. The danger lies in the
general lack of interest in the struggle.
His election is believed sure in so many
neighborhoods that nothing short of
an address by the governor himself
will draw out the voters of either party
to a political meeting, and apparently
nothing short of a fear Of his defeat
is likely to draw them out to the polls
If he is defeated it will be because his
adherents think it is sure thing, and
do not take the trouble to help elect
him. believe the strongest campaign
card that could be played would be to
give the leading Republican newspa pers
an interview declaring that Gov. John
sons defeat is imminent, owing to the
state of facts have outlined"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
Elect Democratic Aldermen.

The indications point strongly to.
wards the reelection of Aid. Lars M.
Rand in the Sixth, Peter Mccoy in the
Ninth and James Dwyer in the Tenth
ward. From a DEMOCRATIC standpoint
all are deserving of earnest support.
Aldermen Rand and Mccoy are par
ticularly strong with the men who la :
boz. and we are confident their constit-
uents will recognize this racr. In the
Tenth ward we hope "Jim" Dwyer will
be chosen. When in the council he
was one Of the recognized men of abil-
ity and q leader Of the minority. The
people OF the. entire city. will benefit by
his return to that body.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
The legislative Contests.

The Democrats have but few legis-
lative candidates this year but of those
who We're nominated many will be
elected In the 3Sth district Senator
MCGOWAN will be returned without OPP
position. The House nominees are
James Donaghue and Michael ]. Sui
livan. MIR. Donagl,ue has had some
political experience and In THE opinion
of The Irish Standard viii; prove to
be one of, the ablest and hardest work.
ing members the 3sth district has had
in years. This opinion Is based on
personal knowledge of the candidates
strong POINTS and is not in any way
intended as a detracti,,n from the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

Senator 43rd Dist.-Freeman p.
Lane.
Senator 44th Dist.-John w. Pauly.
Representatives, 3Sth Dist.-James
Donaghue, Michael J. Sullivan.
Representatives, 41st Dist.-Alonzo
Phillips, Samuel Musgrave, Jr.
City Ticket. ...
Mayor-James C. Haynes.
observation-disclosures Il. Lally.
Observation-Disclosures N. Stacy.
School Directors-William H. Hatch
err, w. J. Gallagher.
Library Directors-Neil Z. O'Brien,
Ed A. Stevens.
Park Commissioncrs-A. E. Choate,
]. d. Holtzermann, Charles T.. Fox,
Robert E. Fischer.
Alderman, list Ward-Michael A.
Gerber.
Alderman, I'd Ward-Ed ]. Conroy.
Alderman, Sd Ward-Hubert Men
gelkoch.
Alderman, 4th Ward--William Cur
ran.
Alderman 9Th Ward-Lars M. Rand.
Alderman 18th Ward-T. o. Dahl.
Alderman, 9Th Ward-Edward p
Green.
Alderman, 9th Ward-Peter Mccoy.
Alderman, 10th Ward-James Dwy-
er.
Alderman, 18th Ward--G. A. West
pllal.
Alderman, 18th Ward-Martin +.
McHale.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
Hubert Menlnelkoch.

The Democratic nominee for alder
man Of tic Third ward is Hubert Men
gelkoch. the we'll known Plymouth
nesota, "A years of age, and has been
in business for twenty years in the
third ward. He has never before been
Il candidate for Office and on the pres
ent occasion his friends urged him to
run for alderman and he consented.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

advised BY me and recommended by
four grand juries and u committee
from the city council to make the city
1vorkhouse self-sustaining and relieve
the tax payers Of this burden, and
keep prisoners at work instead Of
locking them i'll their cells to brood
on how they could further prey on So
ciety.
IT the balance of the institution re-
ports are no better than that portion
pertaining to the City workhouse, it
might be interesting to look them all
up.
Very respectfully yours,
i. r. MCDONALD,
Supt. Workhouse under Mavor
Haynes.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
LEWIS r. LARSON.

Lewis r. Larson, who has been a
practicing lawyer in this city for four
teen years, coming from Eau Claire
Wis, where he has been municipal
judge for two terms after serving {,
term as city attorney, was at the re-
cent primary election nominated by
the Democrats of this county for the
office of Probate, Judge. He did not
seek the nomination, but filed at the
request Ct leading Democratic lawyers.
Judge Larson did not settle in Min.
neapolis Il stranger In 1865. lie workett
here at his trade of cooper to earl
money to go to college with.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

The Irish Standard hopes Mr. Men.
gellSoch will be elected. He is a man
of good. business ability, honest and
straig fforward in all his dealings and
would prove to be "a faithful and able
representative of the Third ward ana
the entire city in the council Mr..
Mengelkoch is married and resides at
1912 Dupont Ave. N. If elected to the
council he will be under obligations to
the people only, and to no special in-
tcreStS. q
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
Tho County Ticket.

j. o. Rise for auditor, Philip Rior-
dan for county attorney, A. NJ. Good
rich for register of deeds. DR.. La
pierre f.r coroner. and Peter Weingart
for shireff are the men to vote for on
the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Weingart
for sheriff is making a strong bid for
votes ami is winning them over by the
score daily. His election is probable.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
ANSWERS MAYOR JONES.
Former Superintendent Of Workhouss
v z. r. Mcdonald, Gives Figures.

Former Superintendent Of Workhouss,
z. r. Mcdonald, Gives Figures.
ditor. irish STANDARD:
May / ask in justice to myself and
In, all fairness to Mr.. Haynes, space
to answer Mayor Jones' speech deliv-
cred on Oct. 20, in the Boston Block.
relating to the management of the City
woflEhouse. wherein he states he saved
100000 in that department and gives
impression to the following sentiment
}{there have been few escapes and none
OF these have been carried on the
books on account of failure to recap
tt.tre). After six months investigation,
Mayor Jones publicly stated at a meet
Ing Of the Board Of Charities and Cor
rectiens that my administration of the
affairs of the workhouse was first.
GLASS, and the chairman of the Work.
house committee, Hon. John Crosby,
not only commended the business adj
.n.inistration, but asserted he was en-
tirsly in sympathy with the humane
system established by me in the care
Of prisoners.
4, In reference to the first. statement of
,ssntng 100000 on the workhouse, /
fatly deny the truth; of this statement
and give below two reports, and the
only two reports submitted over the
SiRnature of the present sunarinten
dent to the Board of Charities and
!; Correction.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03

Two of the most important positions
OH the city ticket in the coming cleo.
these Offices the Democrats have named
Thomas Il. Lally for the former and
Francis N. Stacy for the latter. Both
of these gentlemen are we'll known to
the voters of Minneapolis and arc de-
serving of their hearty and undivided
support.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-11-03
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF, MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
!. HENNEPIN-IN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Thomas
Z; Murray, Decedent.- :,
On recelying and filing the petition Of
Hannal MHrr1y. Of MINNEAPOLIS. Mime
tfon on said estate.
1t is ordered. That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested III
said matter appear before TINS Court on
1T 10 a. m. at the Probate Court in the
Courthouse at Minneapolis in said county
and then. or as soon thereafter as said
persons can be heard, show cause. If any