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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
THE REDS ATE CRACKERS.

The Y. NJ, c. A. membership contest be-
tween the Reds and Blues closed Friday
evening with an entertainment and supper
at the Casino. The contest had been going
on for several weeks. The spirit of rivalry
was keen, and as a result of the contest a
large sum of money was raised and many
new members secured.
One of the conditions of the contest was
that on the evening OF March 9, when the
contest closed, the association would fur
nish a turkey supper to the winners and
crackers and water for the losers. No in
formation was to be given out as to which
side was ahead in the contest until March
8, when the result was to be announced
from the stage of the Casino.
Considering the weather, there was a
large attendance Friday evening. The
first number was the singing of the
| bridal chorus by a mixed chorus of Reds
and Blues, the members of which were
Mrs. B. c. Reynolds, Mrs. Archie Get
cheli, Miss Louise Newman, Mrs. ID. w
Bunker, G. Prescott Cleaves, J. Franklin
Anthony, Frank Richards, Frank E,
| Whitmore. Next was reading: "Nothing
to Wear" by Judge B. E. Clark.
| This was followed by baritone solo by
]. Franklin Anthony, and then L. B. Deasy
i entertained the audience with one OF his
Characteristic speeches. After recitation
| by little Miss Florence Hodgkins, the
chorus sang another selection, and then
| Samuel Stevens gave an exhibition OF
| hypnotism. An original poem by Warren
| Shaw was followed by selection by a
male quartette, consisting of G. Prescott
Cleaves, Frank E. Whitmore, Harold
! Whitmore and ]. NJ. Milliken.
The last on the programme was a tug
Of war between four Reds and four Blues,
which was won by the former. The Reds
were Howard Berry, Reuben N. Gray,
James P. Sullivan and William F. Clark
the Blues, Thomas Searls, w. Fl. Puffer,
John Preble and John H. Stafford.
Secretary Smith then called upon Fred
c. Lyman, chairman of the finance COM
mittee, to make the announcement which
the audience was impatient TO hear. Mr
Lyman announced that during the con-
tssl sA.i-o-oo hao peeA iatoeu. ihe pSua
were credited with 1857 Is, and the Blues
with 81 ,059.30.
And then came the supper. Six rows Of
tables extended the whole length of the
floor of the Casino with places for about
$50. On one side of the room the tables
were spread with turkey, hot mashed
potato, cranberry sauce, salads, pies
| cakes, ETC., for the winners, while on the
other side were tin plates, crackers and
water for the losers. About 1870, 30(
Blues sat down to supper, and while the
Reds were munching crackers, their sue
cessful rivals were disposing of turkey and
fixings.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
Correspondence.
For County Commissioner.
NORTH PENoBscoT, March 5, (

NORTH PENoBscoT, March 8, 1906.
To the Editor of The American:
VIII you kindly allow me space in THE
AMERICAN to say that / shall be candi-
date for the republican nomination for
county commissioner?
served in that capacity one term of six
years, from 1885, 1884, and by long usage
applying to that and other offices in this
county was entitled to denomination, but
several candidates appeared in the field on
the ground that twelve years of continu-
Gus service were too long for an incumbent
of that office, and so was defeated by a
few votes, and succeeded by Hon. Nahum
Hinckley, who, see by THE AMERICAN, is
a candidate for a third term of six years.
As my predecessors served two terms
and my successors are enjoying the same
period of service, it seems to me that even
handed justice entities me to another
term as an endorsement of my former
term. My record both as town and
county official is open to inspection, and
invite the closest scrutiny.
]. NJ. HUTcaINs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IA, 1906.


More Maine cities held elections last
Monday, and those in which there was
. party contest followed the pace set
she week before, and landed in the
democratic column.
FOR the most part the reason for
tAis overturn is TO be found in the
aprising against the Sturgis law.
This was noticeably the case in Au-
gusta and Belfast, two republican
etrongholds.
In Bangor the democrats again won,
Bat local conditions account for the
result rather than revolt against the
Sturgis law, for the republican can
aidate, ex Mayor Beal, is an avowed
gesubmissionist.
In striking contrast with the stu
atSon in Bangor was that in Brewer,
y1st across the river from Bangor,
where the republican ticket was
elected without opposition, and where
neither the Sturgis law nor the con-
ditions in Bangor seem to have had
any influence.
All this indicates that, whatever
may be the sentiment fo- or against
strict enforcement, the people in the
larger cities are against the Sturgis
Raw, regarding it as an interference
with local self government; they re-
sent the suggestion that they are not
competent to elect county and city
and town officials who are capable of
enforcing State laws without the
assistance of State officials.
We do not share the feeling mani
fest in some quarters that this revolt
for it is hardly less than that
threatens republican success in Maine
ut the fall election. Republicans of
this State are not in the habit of CO.
Eng over to the enemy. bag and bag
gage, because some phase of party
policy is unsatisfactory; they fight il
cut among them selves at conventions
and after settling differences, present
an unbroken front to the enemy; they
have done this before, and they will
do it this year.
There is no division of sentiment in
the republican party of Maine on the
general and primary questions oil
national or State policy, and the diff
ferences on particular and secondary
questions will all be threshed out and
satisfactorily settled long before
election.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

to look 90 our hotels and summer noou,-
that employ two hundred people or T morae
A clear comprehension OF the wants =.
the people is what the cottagers al W
hotel proprietors want. They have snsn.
thousands here. 1t is up to the TOWN.
people whether they viii support the snr rs
mer business. To ask how Southwaat
Harbor i. to be developed as pleasure
how those various profit able emplovnnarts
are to be maintain ed and increased
The last question we NAV conadarp-
answer. What the town needs is n hoarS
of trade--men who have the interest of III
town at heart, and dare to show their
hands. f.. F. TEAoUR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

Joseph Al. Hutchins, or North Pc
nobscot, vi letter printed in THE
AMERICAN this week, announces his
candidacy for the nomination for
county commissioner at the republic
can convention. Mr.. Hutchins served
one term in the Office most efficiently,
1855 1894, and feels that he is entitled
TO another term of six years. Mr..
Hutehins has always taken large in
terest in public affairs, and held firm
ly to the principles of the republican
party. He has served his town as
chairman of the board of selectmen
several years, and in other capacities,
and has represented his class in the
State legislature. He has proven his
worth as an efficient public servant.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
Another Candidate for sheriff.


John Suminsby, of Bar Harbor, an
nounces his candidacy for the repub
lican nomination for sheriff, and en-
tiers the contest with Messrs. Day,
Sowle, Eddy and Fields.
Mr.. Suminsby is a native of Els
worth, bnt has been for many years
resident of Bar Harbor, and has a
wide acquaintance throughout the
county.
He was postmaster under President
Harrison, and has served on the Eden
republican town committee. He was
deputy sheriff four years under
Sheriff Whitcomb, and is now chair
man of the third congressional dis
trict republican committee.
Mr.. Suminsby WAS second selectman
last year, but was defeated Tor re-
election at the recent town meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
Senator HaIe's Attitude on the Phil
ippine Tariff Bill.

Senator Hale's Attitude on the Phil
ippine Tariff Bill.
In view OF the attacks which have
been made by the Lewiston Journal
upon Senator Hale for his opposition
to the Philippine tariff bill, we pub
FISH below a letter received by the
senator from the secretary of the
great American protective tariff
league.
1t shows that our senator knew his
business when he led the opposition,
in the Senate committe, to the Philip
pine tariff bill. There is no State
more interested in maintaining the
provisions of the Dingley tariff law
5han is Maine. Her people and her
business interests want no meddling
with that act. And the consideration
of the Philippine tariff bill on the
floor of the Senate would open the
whole tariff question for discussion
and action.
No two men were more in accord
upon this great subject, and the pro-
lection of Names interests, than the
Hon. Nelson Dingley, jr., in his ife-
time, and Senator Hale. Following il
che letter referred to:
THE AMERICAN PROTECTIVE TARIFF
LEAGUE.
Devoted to the protection Of American Labor
and industries National Headquarters.
no. $50 Broadway.
NEW YORK. March s. 1905.
Hon. Eusenef Hale, o. s. 8. Washington. D. c.:
DEAR sExhroR : We wish toicongratulais
rou upon t5e action Of the Philippine commit
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
BAR HARBOR.
The Reds Ate Crackers Town Meet
ing and Other News Notes.

The Reds Ate Crackers Town Meet
ing and Other News Notes.
A special rehearsal of the Bar Harbor
choral society was held Monday evening,
and was conducted by Maurice c. Rum
sey, of New York, who is in town for
few days visit.
John Suminsby has announced himself
az candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for sheriff Of Hancock county. Refer
ence to this announcement is made else
where in this issue.
The funeral of George j. Loring, whose
death occurred Wednesday, after short
illness of Bright's disease, was held at the
Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Interment was at Ledgelawn
cemetery. Island lodge, No. 100, l. o. o.
F., of which the deceased was a member,
attended the service in body. Mr.. Loring
was forty-eight years old.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
Southwest HarbOr Glue Factory.
SOUTHWEST HARBoR, March 10.

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, March 10.
To the Editor Of The American:
Will You allow me space in your valua-
bic paper? On Mount Desert island is the
town of Southwest Harbor, and the viii
lage of Southwest Harbor, and here came
the earliest summer visitors. Year after
year the same visitors return to enjoy its
beauty.
The fishing business is large, also the
summer business. There are five large ho-
tells, a number of boarding houses and
about forty cottages. The hotel means a
large profit to the inhabitants of the town.
The place is by far the hsndsomest on the
Atlantic coast.
Now, what do the inhabitants want: a
summer resort or a glue factory? About
year ago a fish glue factory was built
here ana run successfully as far as being a
nuisance to the hote,s, cottagers and
property holders, and also to a great
many of the natives. The support of the
permanent population is derived almost
exclusively from the summer people.
Now, shall the town OF Southwest Har-
Dor make Southwest Harbor summer
resort or place for manufacturing fish
glue? 1t is up to the town OF Southwest
Harbor to decide. Shall the residents,
property-owners, hotel keepers and cot
tagers leave and go out of business?
The hotels have been in business for the
past thirty years or more and have paid
into the town thousands of dollars; shall
they close? Is this new prosperity to be
maintained that employs during the sum-
mer months two or three men, or are We
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

tee In regard to the Philippine tariff bin, but
especially do we congratulate you regarding
the handling of the hearings before the com
mittee. 1t seems to us rh.t, by your on ques-
lions and the replies thereto. you drew oGt a
gr, at deal of testimony from the witnesses fav.
oring the Phihupine measure, which would not
have otherwise been incorporated in the Record.
The cause of pr lection is under cumulative
obligations to you. Yours truly,
tStgnedl WILBUR +. WAKEMAS,
Treas. and GenI Sec.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

To put the brake on the wagon going down
the hill lie help to the horse. when the wagon Is
heavily loaded. But whist driver would think
of applying the brake TO loaded wagon going
up hill? II he did, his sensible horses would
probably balk. Many a man Is in the condition
of pulling load up hill with the brake set
against him When his stomach Is out OF order,
ami the allied organs of digestion and nutrition
impaired In their functions. a friction is set up
which has to be overcome in addition to the
performance of daily duties A foul stomach
makes foggy brain, and the man with a dis.
ordered stomach has often to Rrope his way
through the days business like man in fog.
tie forgets appointments. Problems seem pre-.
santed 10 his mind wrong end to-. This con.
dition Is entirely remedied by the use of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. II puts the
stomach and digestive and nutritive system into
a condition of perfect health. and gives clear
brain, steady hand and q Light step for the
days duties. When constipation clogs the
channels OF the body, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets will work an enectaal cure of that disas.
trous disease.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
Senator Hale and Rate Regulation
Bill-Cong. Burleigh "a Busy Man.

| Senator Hale and Rate Regulation
| Bill-Cong. Burleigh Busy Man.
| WASHINGTON, ID. c., M lrch II (special)-
Senator Hale has brought the branch of
| Congressin which he is recognized as lead
er, around to a much speedier considera-
ton of the railroad rate regulation bill than
many supposed was possible. 1t was to the
senior Maine senator's good work that
| the agreement to take it up was reached
last week, Immediately after the state
hood bill had been disposed of.
No one in the Senate, more than Mr..
| Hale, has been saying that some legis-
lation ON this complex subject of railroad
rate regulation was imperative. He had
conferences with the President on the
matter early last fall, soon after Mr.. Hale
arrived here for the session. He was CO.
operated with the President, as far as
possible, in bringing the legislation about.
Senators on both sides of the controversy
have consulted him at every step, be-
cause they relied upon his good Judgment
as to what was best to do in the interest
of party harmony.
1t is now Mr.. Hsle's opinion that the
rate bill will be passed by republican votes
in the Senate, and that the bill will be of
a character which the President and prac-
tically all republican senators will APP
prove. Many conferences have been
necessary to pave the way for such an
agreement, as it became necessary to as
certain just what each side wanted, and
how much each side would yield.
AT present the lawyers of the Senate, es-
pecially the constitutional lawyers, have
the stage. Mr.. Hale is not deeply inter-
ested in what they have to say. They will
state and restate learned points of law,
and wrangle among themselves as to what
is good and as to what is not good con-
stitutional law. Their discussion will
not, OF course, be without good results,
although it is wearisome to hear.
After they have concluded Mr.. Hale will
be on the floor to take hold with will
and help whip the bill into shape, and
bring it to final vote. Little else can be
done in the Senate till this rate bill has
been disposed of.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

The Boston Globe recently printed the
following sketch of three of Lamoine's
aged citizens:
living in the little town OF North LamOine
10 Hancock county, Is ",te Of the most tmAI k
able families in Maine for longevity. The fam.
ily consists of Isaiah Dung. his wife, Euniee
Young. and his ;'rother. william Young, who's e
combined ages are over 275 years. Al are In the
enjoyment of unusual health for their years. and
each bids fair to round out century of life
"Mrs. Young was receTtll tue Wet rn of an
accident by the over,urnin4 Of lisLted lang,
which set fire to-h'r e'oth'rg she was saved
by the axIit. nj presence of mind of Ter hu =
bald, mi h4- full recovered fIom Il shock a, d
burns which would have proved fatal to less
rugged constitution.
MIR Young was born in East Trenton. which
IL now q part OF the town Of Lamoine, in
December, 1910. and is therefore In the 9Th ye
of his age. His entire lite has been spent in
the town.
"Nrs. Young is also a native of the town and
is now 81 years Of Age. william Young,
Isaiah's little brother. Is only 80 y ar. OF age.
He also Is native of the Iown, ana has always
lived there. These three ased people living
comfortably on a competency accumulated dur
ing their long lives stu take erJoyu ent in ife,
and in tue social h'ppenings of the litt CON-
munity. Mr. Young. senior. has perfect eye
sight and reads without glasses. but his hearing
Is falling. His wife. on the other hand has
perfect hearing while her eyesight is defective.
So while Mr.. Young reads for her, she hears
for him, and they manage TO get along without
inconvenience.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

STATE OF on ,. CITY OF TOLEDO, %
LUCAS COUNTY. 20
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he l. senior
partner of thu firm of T. J. Cheney & Co doing
business In the City of Toled County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrb that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn TO before me and subscrib q 10 my
pr senee this 9Th day of December, u. 1856.
A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls cstarrh Cure lie taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood ard mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY 4 co Toledo, y.
Sold by all Druggists, T5c
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

HANCOCK ss:-March Z, a. d. 1905.
M 4. the undersigned. having been S Su,.
w appointed by the Honorable o. r, va scr
bingham, judge of probate within anu ID
said county, commissioners to receive al N
decide upon the claims Of the creditors Il
Abram Mitchell. late OF Sorrento, IN S,
county, deceased whose estate has been laPy;cs
scented insolvent, hereby give publle NJ nro.
agreeably TO the order of said judge o. ptsry
bate, that ak months from and after fsoIuto
sixth have been allowed TO said oredisso,S We
present and prove their claims, and tns aasrs
OF william o. Emery, at Sullivan. N and
county. on Thursday, April 5, a. d. isoo s.snto,
at the office Of Nathan p. Foster, at eot,.d a,
lsee, at two OF the clock in the afteFnoo"
each OF said days.
WILLIAM o. EMERY,
Of Sullivan. and
NATHAN p. Foster,
OF Sorrento,
Commissioned
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
For Representative

John T.. Bunker, jr., of Bar Harhor
announces his candidacy for representa-,
tive to the legislature.
Mr.. Bunker is one of the best-known
men in Hancock county. He is a lead
ing member OF the Hancock county bar;
has been county attorney for two terms
and has been selectman of Eden several
times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
TYPHOID AT MIDWAY, MASS.
Several Hancock Co. Girls Among
the Fever Patients.

the Fever Patients.
Anxiety is felt in many towns in Han
cock county because of the announce
ment of an epidemic of typhoid fever at
Midway, Mass. Many girls go from this
section to Midway to work in the straw
factories, and several of them are among
the fever patients. The disease broke out
at a boarding house patronized by Maine
girls.
One Maine girl, Miss Mabel Bearce, of
Hebron, died at the hospital in Milford,
to which the patients are taken. A
despatch from Milford gave the following
as among the hospital patients last Thurs
day: Miss Annie Grindell and Miss Ethel
Grindell, of Bluehill; Miss Addie Quincy,
of Southwest Harbor; Miss Mabel Per-
kins, of Castine; and Miss Ethel Bridges,
Of East Bluehill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14
SperiaI Nor,,ra

>~JoO~->~ --NA~~~~-N~c~r>sN(<~~ >~-1N>-~-~-~
CARD OF THANKS.
ITO all kind friends and neighbors who
i were so thoughtful and helpful In our sud-
den bereavement, We, the undersigned de sire
TO extend our most heartfelt thanks. And
those whose beau tiiul floral offerings were so
lavish we also wish to rememt er with grateful
hearts. FRANK FIrrs.
EMMA @. FIrrs.
HAIRY B. FITTs.
Ellsworth, Me-, March II, 1903,
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CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Alice c. Closson desires to use this
WI opportunity to here express her heart
felt gratitude TO the members OF the mas snic
fraternity and all who in any way rendered
her sympathy and assistance during and
following the Illness OF her husband, the ate
Charles II. Closson. She fully appreciates the
thoughtfulness thus shown and the messages
of coincidence which she has received, aud
will, as tar as possible, later acknowledge
these more personally.
Sedgwick, Me-, March II. 1905.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

Mrs. Lillian Conway, of West Ellsworth,
set hen on eleven eggs and had twelve
chickens. Who can beat that? One egg
had two yolks, and the twins died.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

Senator McCumber, of North Dakota,
paid forcible tribute to Senator Hale the
other day in the course of debate on the
statehood bill. Something had been said
about statement by Senator Hopkins, OF
Illinois, belittling the future prospects of
Arizona and New Mexico. 'tAt that point
in Senator Hopkins argumant," SAID
Senator McCumber, senator Hale, of
Maine, who has the smoothsst way of
boring right to the centre and getting to
the meat of a proposition of any senator
on this floor, Immediately rose, and want
to quote portion of the dialogue which
ensued:
go Mr.. HALE. Has it occurred to the
senator in what he is saying, that the log
zeal conclusion is that we ought not to
admit these two territories at all? We are
going very far, and / am afraid too far,
considering all the conditions, in admit
ting these two territories as one state. /
think the wiser thing would be to let
them remain where they are.'"
1t was this view of the senior Maine
senator that prevailed with the Senate,
when it came to final vote, and divided
the bill, keeping in it only provision for
the admission of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory. As the Senate adopted that
view by strong vote, the fight between
the Senate and the House in the confer
ence over the bill will hinge on that view,
advanced by Senator Hale.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-14

Bucksport is ''cutting some ice" this
winter. And hopes to cut some at the re-
publican county convention in the fall.