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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

but the foregoing are the essential fea- lures of it's contests.
 It can be stated with absolute posi- tlVeness now that the countess has for mally inaugurated her action that it is her intention to secure decree at the earliest date possible. The count will not contest the granting of a decree.
 The service upon Count Boni was made by Maitre Triehel in his capacity as rep resentative of the countess attorneys. The latter include Edmond Kelly, who financial arrangements and also Maitre Cruppi, who as the countess French lawyer will plead her case before the court. The counts representatives are Maitre s. Bonnet and Bertlnot.
 The countess will retain her title under the form of procedure finally adopted, but if the decree Is extended after three years to a divorce, vnculi, it will have the effect of terminating her right to use the title of countess. The eldest of their three sons, Bonlface, inherits the title of count without reference to the result of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

Chicago. February 16.-John Mueller white and Robert Newcomp' neeio' who had each murdered three people' were executed today in the county Jah
 nawconb was taken to the scaffold nrst
 r was believed that there was chance that Mueller might be reprleVeu hv Governor Deneen- at the last mo
 nt Inst as Newcomb was hung how o,,or a message was received at the Jall sron, the governor saying that he nad ,os,tivelv declined to interfere in Muel7 ler's behalf.
 As soon as 1t was known that the ,ovarnor had declined to interfere, Muel- Ier,s attorneys applied to the court TOT
 sta,, of nroceedings until the condemned ~ conid be examined by an ahenist. ,rhoy claimed he was insane ana snoulo
 4 ha oxecuted. The sheriff agreed and .ho attorneys went before Judge Kernsten aoa onnlled for stay of execution. He doolined to interfere and they went to Iudoe Smith. He declined to enter Tor nal order. but said that he would request tho sberiff to postpone the execution until +na examination could be made
 nenutv Sheriff Peters agreed to further delay and pr Patrick an expert In mental diseases was taken to Mueller's cell. He examined the prisoner and announced his onpinlon that he was sane and responsible. A fter this there was no more reason Tor delaying the sentence of the court and Mueller was executed.
 Mueller's crime was the wanton mur- ldar of his wife, Anna Mueller, 25 years of aoe and his two children. Mary, IF years oid. and Martha. 21s years old The mur- Jnrs were committed early on the morn tna of January II. 1905 in the Mueller home at ss Lewis street Mrs Mueller's bead was almost cut off by razor, one .,,,,r,h was cut off and she was slashed in frightful manner about the head and face Mueller cut his own throat with a razor and shot himself in the breast, but after several months in the hospital re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
ALL LINES SEEM TOSHOW EXPANSION. Building Material Apparently
 Never So Active MORE IRON HAS BEEN MOVED Smaller Bank clearnss Reflect De- creased Stock Speculation, Due to
 Dearer Money at the
 Metropolis.
MORE IRON HAS BEEN MOVED

New Yorks, February 16.-Bradstreets s tomorrow will say:
 Spring trade in dry goods, clothing shoes and millinery continues to show expansion despite the presence of winter conditions Interruption from this source in fact has been less than anticipated and shipments of goods on old orders and preparations for house trade at lead ing centers go on unchecked. Retail trade has been appreeiaby helped by the weather but considerable stocks will unquestionably be carried over because recorder business has been heavy, owing to mild weather earlier in the season. Other developments have been generally favorable.
 Concessions in pig Iron prices have brought out some new business west and south. Leading interests are reported with practically full books but deliveries in some lines are freer and high premiums are said to be disappearing except where small quick delivery orders can be filled from stock Building material was appai- ently never so active as at this season, lumber leading and the output in north ern forests has been helped by receni showing. Common brick will be reduced at the west on March, but is still tlrm at the east. Coal feels the Influence of cold weather and strike talk in .firmer prices and enlarged demand.
 Bank clearlngs are much smaller, re fecting decreased stock speculation due to dearer money at the metropolis, con. dtion which looks artificial in view of the growing ease at all other eenters
 Collections are fair to good except In the south, where holding of cotton is drawback as for some time past. sum- med up it may be said that there are number of cross currents visible but record spring trade is apparently all but secured and the future crop development will largely govern fall and winter trade which as yet is of a small aggregate volume.
 Failures for the week, 2O4, against 2oS last week, and 42S in the like week or 1905.
 Canadian failures for the week number 2s as against 2s last week and IT in this week year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Underwrlte Mexican Railway Bonds.

New York, February 16.-Ladenburg. Thalman & Co. and Hall, Garten & Co.,, with whom are associated the Bank Fur Handle and Industris, and the Beriiner Handles Gessellschaft of Berlin, have closed contract with the Mexican Gen. tral Railroad company limited. to under write $3S0OO.00o worth of four-year notes to provide for the refunding of s2o0o0,0 600 or short time obligations outstanding, and to convert into the refunding issue an is- sue of s9O0O,O00 of notes dated septembar 1, 1905, and to provide for the corporate requirements of the railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
NEW RABBI DELIVERS
 INAUGURAL DISCOURSE

this morning at o'clock, his subject be- ing Light, the Symbol of Judaism"
 Rabbi Rapaport comes from Petoskey. Mich, and has had several years experi- ence as a. rabbi. He is a fluent and pleas- ing speaker. Since his arrival here he has been kept busy meeting the members of the congregation. Rabbi Rapaport and his family, consisting of wife and two children will live at 717 Eighteenth street. north.
 The congregation of K'Nesses Israel has not had A permanent rabbi heretofore. the services usually having been conducted by different leaders. Jacob Minisman Is president of the congregation. K'Nesses Israel has a. large and handsome syna- gogue. and the congregation is fiourishing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Asks That Moose Be Frightened. |.

Dawson. Ga, February 16-Essle John son, a negro, was hanged in the jail here today for the murder of Elisa Banks, an old negro woman. several months ago. His neck was broken by the fall of over seven feet. Johnson mounted the sctffold with out a tremor and after the moose was placed asked the sheriff to tighten 1t a little, in order that his neck would be broken by the fall. He stoutly maintained his innocense until only few minutes be- fore the execution, when he confessed he committed the crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Cane Presented to Red Man.

Decatur, February 16.-(Speciai.)-An interesting meeting of Talucah Tribe No. S. Improved Order of Red Men. was held last night. At this meeting A. c. Bethard was presented with a handsome gold headed walking stick as a token of the esteem in which MT. Bethard is held by this tribe. After the presentation of the walking cane one of the tribemen read an original poem to the Great Chief A. c. Bethard. The poem went on to recite that the cane was given to the Great Chief as a remembrance of valentine day. Talu- cah tribe is one of the strongest tribes of Red Men in the state, and has among its members many of the leading men of the Decaturs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
SPRING COMES WITH RUSH.
Planting Is Already Under Way in
 Morgan County.

Decatur. February 16.-(Special)-O to the fine weather that has prevailed throughout this section of the state dur ing all of the present month, farmers have already commenced their spring work.
 Oats are being sown and corn and cot ton land plowed and gardens planted The season thus far is several weeks in ad- vance on previous years. It is usually the middle of March here before oats are sown and early gardens planted.
 The maple trees are in bloom and the peach buds are greatly swollen. There is much danger of the peaches being killed by late frosts on account of the early maturity of the buds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

Rabbi A. Rapaport, who was recently elected rabbi of the K'Nesses Israel con- gregaton, made his first address last night at the synagogue on Seventh ave- nue and Seventeenth street. s5
 The regular services were held at sun set, but special services were also held at 8 o'clock, to which the general public was invited The synagogue was filled some time before the hour for service, and the new rabbi made most favorable im- pression.
 The subject of his inaugural discourse was "The Ideal Jewish Minister Ahe address was delivered in English The sneaker related some of the many duties and essentials of the ideal Jewish rappi' and spoke of the responsibility or tns ol. fee. He will deliver an address in GefF'ian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
WILL AUDIT BOOKS.
Calhoun County Books Will Be Gone
 Over On Order of Commissioners. '

Jacksonville, February 16.-(Special)- The commissioners of Calhoun county yes terday appointed H. F. Montgomery of this city to audit in connection with J. S. Mooring of Anniston. all the books of public county officials Commissioners c. D. Martin of this city and M. B. We'll born of Anniston were also appointed as a subcommittee to direct and superin- tend the work of the auditors.
 This step is taken in accordance with a recommendation of the last circuit court grand jury, of which George H. Rowan of this city was foreman The work will be likely started the latter part of next week, but 1t has not been determined whose books will be first inspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
TWO FAMOUS CRIMINALS
 ARE HANGED IN CHICAGO

covered. Drink and an unhappy domestic life was ascribed for the causes of the murders. Mueller has always claimed he knew nothing about the commission of the crimes and declared that 1t had been committed by burglars.
 Newcomb committed his murderous deed while recovering from a prolonged debauch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Applies to Thousand-Mlle Tickets.

Richmond. Va, February 16.-The bill which passed the house of delegates yes- terday, known as the 2-cent mileage bill, is not intended to apply to passenger rates generally in Virginia. but to thousand mile tickets between stations in the state of Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

Licenses to marry were issued yester- day at the probate court to the follow ing persons;
 J. A. Dupree and Miss Mary Perryman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

The following business is on the docket of the chancery court for today:
 E. F. Enslen vs F. w. Durham; Gus Bradford vs. John E. Ware; Tennie Snod- dy vs. Edward Snoddy
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
GoTTss ISLAND.

Berlin Gott went TO Mckinley Saturday
on business.
Capt. L. 5. Trask took party Of ladies
to- Mckinley last Friday.
John Ames and wife have moved into
W. +. Gott's house on Main street.
Mrs. Nora Grindle has returned from
Bluehill, where she has been visiting
friends.
Capt. Edwin NJ. Joyce, OF Atlantic, is
doing some painting for Miss Peterson. on
Petit Plaisant.
Quite reunion of the family of the late
Samuel M. Gott, Of Colts Island, took
place at the home OF Mrs. Benjamin
Murphy, at Bass Harbor, last Thursday,
when Mrs. Susan G. Babbidge, Mrs. Rose
Driscoll and Mrs. Nellie Joyce went to
Mrs. Murphy's to see their brother, A. j..
Gott, Of Bar Harbor, who was unable to
visit the island. They met there also d.
s. Gott, of Mckinley; all the children of
the 5. M. Gott family being present except
Lewis f. Gott, Of Bass Harbor. An ample
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
SULLIVAN.

The Timanysis cottage and grounds are
being put in order and the owners will be
here in a few days. Their servants are
already here.
Mrs. NJ. A. Franklin was greatly sur
prised and delighted by the arrival of her
aaughter-in-lsw, Mrs. Ada Franklin, of
Chicago, Saturday afternoon.
The Youngs, OF New York, have come to
their cottage for the summer Mrs. Young
will be very pleasantly remembered as the
sweet singer of several seasons here.
The many friends of C. II. Preble ex-
tend heartiest sympathy in the death OF
his wife, which occurred Saturday even
ing, after a long illness, which she bore
patiently and bravely. Everything that
human hands could do and human hearts
could suggest was done for her comfort,
but the disease was hopeless one from
the first. She was a kind hearted, active,
and devoted wife, mother and neighbor,
always interested in all that pertained to
the good Of the community, and will be
sadly missed by all. She leaves husband
and one daughter, Mrs. George Noyes,
who viii sadly miss the presence of the
home maker, besides host of friends who
were made welcome in her pleasant home.
June IL. r.
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
SEAL COVE.

Henry Burriil went to Bangor last week.
Mrs. Jennie Callahan, of Tinker's
Island, visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. Pearl Robertson and little son, OF
Sullivan, spent last week with her father,
r. L. Latty.
Edwin Lopans, steward OF schooner j.
M. Harlow, was home while his vessel
discharged at Winterport.
All the schools closed Friday. Miss
Harriet Gilley, VINO taught the spring
term of school, has returned to her home
in Friendship.
Capt. S. w. Webster, OF schooner Hattie
III. Barbour, spent last week with
his family, while his vessel was loading in
Bangor. Willard Norwood, jr., also OF
the Barbour, was at home.
Miss Nancy Murphy, one of Seal Coye's
most popular young ladies', was married
June 2, to Allan Freeman, of Pretty
Marsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman have the
congratulations and hearty good wishes of
a host of friends.
June IL. N.
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Mt. DESERT FERRY

Harlan Abbott has moved into n.
Balls house at Hancock Point 'a
Ethel and Laura spratt, Of Bar Hal,
are visiting their grandparents. / + CIV c.'s'
tree and wife. e's0-
Miss Gertrude Carter reeen,v -
brief visit with her sister, Mrs M caa :
Hopkins, in Bar Harbor. se
Mrs. Ralph Friend, of Etna ,.,.u.,
spent few days as the CUES, =, NV ~
Grace Tarr, at +. l.. Colbyis. '
Mr.. Eaton and wife, OF Bangor who,
been boarding at Capt. Edward T,na,' s
returned to Bangor last week.
Mrs. Evie Jelsison goes to cb,.,..,..
Tuesday, to attend the GRADUATING az. '.l
cises. She viii be accompanied hons 80 Z
her son Arthur, who is attending .eh.s,
there.
DIR. Walton, OF Hancock Point. will ole.
graphophone entertainment. eonsi.s,ns
OF sacred music, at the close Of the snna.s
school, at the Ferry schoolhouse. ma,
Sunday.
June IL.
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
COUNTY NEWS.
LAsIoINE.

Green Mountain Pomona will convene
with Lsmoine grange, June 10.
Chester Norris and wife, OF Detroit,
have been visiting Mrs. Norris mother,
Mrs. Anderson.
Orlando Cousins, who has been en-
ployed at Hancock Point the past two
months, has returned home.
Heartiest congratulations and sincere
best wishes are extended to Merrill
Brewer and wife, of Bar Harbor. Mrs.
Brewer was formerly one OF our esteemed
young ladies, Miss Dora Linscott, daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Annie Linscott. She is
graduate OF a business college in Portland,
aud has been employed Tor some time in
Office work in that city. Mr.. Brewer
holds an important position with the
Western Union Telegraph Co., at Bar Har-
Dor, where they will reside.
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
OTTER CREEK.

Miss Beatrice Walls is still quite m
School closed in the Eden distrie, I,.,
Friday.
There will be services at the church
every Sunday until further notice.
George Grover and Arthur saupdsr.
are doing some painting on the church
Several from this place plan to 10 ia
West Brooksyiile next "Wednesday to the
Congregational conference.
Mrs. Ephraim Walls came from vinsl.
haven Saturday. Mr.. Walls has employ-
ment here, and Is planning 20 90 to keep
ing house soon.
John Bracy, Of Portland, FORMERLY q,
Seal Harbor, was in town last Tuesday
visiting his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Groyer
Mr.. Bracy had not been to Mt. Deser. ke.
fore for nearly twenty years, and found
many changes on the island.
June IL. ASox
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BASS flARBoR.
THELMA
June II.

Miss Gertrude Fsivey, Of Haverhiil,
Mass, is visiting friends here.
Mrs. Casper Tanner, who has been i'll
for several weeks, is slowly improving.
Schooner Marion Turner. Capt. Clarence
Turner, sold s5 600 pounds of fish to Par
ker Bros. last week.
The new store under Mt. Desert hall has
been completed and stocked with grocer
rs. Lowell Bunker will be in charge.
Schools closed last week and the teach
ers left for their homes Saturday. The
scholars had picnic on the beach Friday
afternoon, which was much enjoyed.
A. j. Gott and wife, of Bar Harbor. Wis
ited their daughter, Mrs. Benjamin
Murphy, last week. Mr.. Gott and his
brothers and sisters had an informal
reunion Thursday, at which all the sur
viying children of the late Samuel Gott
were present, namely: Andrew j. Gott,
Decatur s. Gott, Lewis f. Gott, Mrs. Susan
Babbidge, Mrs. Rose Driseoll and Mrs.
Nellie Joyce. Others present were Mrs.
A. j. Gott, Mrs. d. s. Gott, Mrs. l.. F..
Gott, Martin v. Babbidge, Enoch Moore
and wife, Melvin Driscoli, John Thurston
and other relatives and friends. 1t was a
very pleasant occasion, and was the first
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13
school. rxrERrAryMRvr.

Schools closed Friday after a successful
term OF eight weeks. At the close both
teachers joined their schools and had u
little entertainment. The programme
Defamation, Elwin Thurston; recitation,
Theresa Lant; defamation, Fred Latty.
reading, Zulma Norwood; recitation,
Muriel Lunt; defamation, Edwin In
gals; dialogue, two girls; reeiistions,
Lsola Rumill, Marguerite Clark; deelams-
tions, Milton Norwood, Archie Thurston;
exercise, four girls; reading, Inex lawson;
declamations, Wilder Robbins, Carl Reed I;
reeitations, Viola Wooster, Katie Pomroy
defamation, Schuyler Ramlll; exercise,
twelve young ladies; declamations, Edwin
Webster, Herbert Wooster; recitation,
Marie Rumiil; defamation, Milton Pom
roy; recitation, Mabel Trask; deeiama-
tion, Fred Wooster; recitation, Fred
Brewer; defamation, Raymond Robbins;
reading, Eva Springer; recitation, Reta
Runill. This was followed by a bur
lssaue, ''rhe Scholars Convention"
Prizes were awarded. Much praise is due
both teachers, Miss Powers and Miss
Turner.
June IL. THELAA.
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13

H'aereas, Responding 70 the living call OF
she Grand Master OF the Universe, the spirit
. our esteemed brother, John D. Crimmin,
passe3 from the duties OF this life to the
higher and better life beyond the grave,
therefore,
Reso ued, That Pamela grange loses an aged
an respected member. who lived his life and
ata his work quietly but well, and that we de-
sire to express ou- fun appreciation Of his
upright character.
Resotsed. That we extend to the bereaved
family Of our deceased brother our kindliest
sympsthies and assurances that we share
WITH them what seems 10 human eyes an
iEretrievable loss.
Resolues, That as a mark of respect our
shsrter be draped in mourning for thirty
days. copy of these resolutions be sent TO
sile family, copy inserted in our records ana
shai the same be Published in the local
papers. NANCY NJ. ABBOTT,
Lizzie r. CRABTRaE,
AUGUSTUS /. FOss.
Committee on resolutions.
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SORRENTO.
June

The H. L. Cleaves livery stable will open
this week.
Mrs. Dora johnson, OF Ashville, is
working for Mrs. Allen Hall.
Miss Clara Hasilins left for Boston
Sunday TO spend several weeks
Mrs. Georgia Bunker is visiting rela-
tives in South Gouldsboro for few days.
TN. Nickerson, who has been in Flo
rida the past winter, returned home Fri
day.
Mrs. Lillian Bartlett is in Boston for a
few days visit with j. A. @. Bolster, who
is very ill.
Alvin Schroeder and family arrived
June 4, and will occupy the William Law
renee cottage this season.
Several ladies met at Mrs. E. r. Con-
ners' Thursday and organized ladies' aid
society. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. Z. II. Conners;
vice president, Mrs. c. II. Workman; Sec
retary and treasurer, Mrs. P. L. Aiken;
committee on work, Mrs. /. w. Nash.
Mrs. Charles South&ris, Mrs. n. p. Fos-
ter.
June II. T.
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The home Of II. NJ. Beeden and wife, 56
lar in street, Bangor, was the scene OF a
pretty wedding Wednesday evening, June
q. when Miss Elizabeth Neo was united in
marriage to Maynard Springer, formerly
Of Hancock. The ceremony was per-
sormsd by Rev. A. B. Lorimer, the ring
seryi ,e being used. The bride was
prettily dressed in white, and carried
xhiss lilacs. They were attended by Mr..
an Mrs. Fl. Z. Colby. The matron of
hoao, wore blue silk and carried white
aaraations. A wedding supper was served
10 about fifty friends of the bride and
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Springer left on
their bridal tour with the wishes of
hos of friends for a happy and long
sed led life.
yuleI1 c.
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PROSPECT HARBoR.

Miss Genevieye Cole was in Winter Har-
Ear Wednesday.
Mrs. e. W. Clesves has been visiting
rclatigss in Bar Harbor.
Miss Mary Macomber preached Sunday
morning to large congregation.
L. NJ Moore, of Ellsworth. spent the
week end with has father, Capt. S. o.
Moore.
w. F. Bruce and wife were called to
sullivan Sunday, by the death of Mrs. c.
II. Preble.
D L. L. Larrabee, of Ellsworth, was at
ais nome ofh e for few days the last of
the week
DIR. Fay Frederick Larrabee arrived
nome from Baltimore Wednesday, having
recently graduated from the University OF
Maryland.
Miss Iona Nichols and Miss Julis Cup
sill were guests of Mrs, L, P. Cole, the last
sf the week.
A large party from here viii go to
Franklin this morning, here they are to
enjoy the hospitality OF camp Laughing
Water, on the shores of Georges pond.
Halcyon assembly of P. s. worked the
degree of charity on two candidates at
its last meeting Tuesday evening, and
nominated officers for the ensuing term.
June IL. c.
Ellsworth American., 1906-06-13

COTTAGE DIRECTORY.
Amory, Miss. Boston. Sweet Briafs, Has-
borside.
Biedgett, Miss z. New York. Blodgett cot
tage.
Bowlker, Mr. and Mrs T j. Boston. II
Kimball cottage.
Dubois, DIR and Mrs NJ b. New York. Falt
cottage.
Frazier, DIR and Mrs C II. Philadelphia.
Lewis, Mrs Laurence and family. philadei-
phia. Lewis cottage.
McEiwsin, VIM and family. Boston.
Colonial cottage.
Motfat, "a b and family. New York. Birch
woods.
Morrison, Mr. and Mrs ] II, Bradford Morrison.
Miss sanderson. Boston. Morrison cot
tage.
Ogden. Mrs and Mrs Mulligan. New York.
Ogden cottage.
Smith, DR. and Mrs C b. Mrs Budd. New
York. Rosserne.
wesson, Mrs E L Miss Clarke. New York.
Miramar
White, Mrs Geo f, Miss White. New York.
Bragdon cottage.
Williams. Mrs H. New York. Williams
cottage.
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BARrLErr-sarTH.

The marriage OF Miss Elizabeth Addie
Bartlett and Leander jefferson Smith took
place Thursday evening at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
L. Bartlett, on the Partridge Cove road.
About tifty relatives OF the bride and
groom were present.
The parlor, where the ceremony was
performed, was decorated with evergreen
and apple blossoms. The bridal couple,
unattended, entered while the Lohongrin
wedding march was played by Miss
Marion Bartlett, OF Ellsworth. The bride
was dsintily gowned in white Persian
lawn with vsieneiennes lace and inser-
tion. She carried bouquet of white
carnations. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Thomas Macdonald, of IAmoine.
After the ceremony, standing In bower
Of evergreen, the bride and groom re-
ceived the congratulations OF those pres
ent. Refreshments were then passed
The bride received many nice gifts, in
cluding silver, cut glass and linen.
The groom, who is the son of Capt. JET
ferson Smith and wife, of Iamoinc, is em-
ployed in Bar Harbor. For the prcseu,
the young couple will make their home
with the brides parents. They have the
congratulations OF many friends.