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The Washington times., 1907-07-06

ing, out. of the store window, was as
tonished when a large yellow apple
went whizzing past his head
Mr.. X said that II was a mysterious
apple and that none like IL had ever
been seen in the neighbOrhood. The
investigators next went to a factory
where rattan furniture is made, and
there they heard the tappings on pipes
come up from swathings of mummy
cloth.
Action of Rocking Chairs.
They entered a storeroom of a fec
tory and MI Darlington was amazed
to see a whole row Of rocking chars
suddenly and apparently of their own
accord begin 10 rock
Il crawled In behind" said Mr.. Car
rington. in order to get view OF the
back of the rockers which were behav-
in such remarkable manner. A string
attached TO one of the chairs disap-
peared through a hole in the floor. The
fraud stood confessed and detected. A
whole ingenious system Of trickery was
evidently in operation that II was now
my duty to unearth and detect"
Although Mr.. Darlington did not
change his manner, he kept his eyes
and ears open. He found that the fara-
way voices were produced by talking
through a rubber speaking tube, one end
nysacks.
Piles OF chairs which were supposed
to go tumbling through some maievolent
spiritual influence, he saw being fur
lively showed by workingmen.
Pieces Of wood. which were supposed
to be mysterious "apports" from the
spirit world, were seen by the magician
as they were slowly thrust through holes
IN the walls and then flung with great
force.
The the magician went back 10 the
grocer man and he confessed that he
had thrown the apple and that the eggs,
supposed TO have been shattered by
spirits, had really been broken in tran
sit
Mr. Darlington also obtained a con-
fession about the mysterious hogshead
which rolled about the street. The re-
ceptacle had been started on its course
by two young men when they saw Mr..
X. coming and the the voice was that OF
an eight-year-old boy concealed within
It.
These Investigations" said DIT. Hy-
slop, prove conclusively that all the
alleged poltergeist phenomena at Wind
sor which excited public notice were
frauds pure and simple
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
GEM IMPORTS INCREASE,
PRICES ALSO GO UP

NEW YORK. July 6.-The report OF
the customs authorities for the fiscal
year ended June 30 shows a gain in the
valuation OF the imports OF precious
stones at New York. the total for the
twelve months appTOXlmating 81 .0o0. coo.
The importers say that nearly seven
eighths were OF diamonds. Prices are
higher today than ever before.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
GIRLS FATHER ACCUSED
OF ATR0CIOUS CRIME

BALTIMORE. Nd. July 6-z. w.
Walter, forty years old. of Cockeysviile
Baltimore county. was arrested charged
by his wife with criminally assaulung
her little siX-year-old daughter, Myrtle
Walter. The child is In a critical con-
ditiOn. Mrs. Walter told Justice Duncan
that the prisoner had acknowledged his
guilt 20 her Walter denies The charges.
Fearing an attempt might be made 10
lynch Walter. Justice Duncan had con-
stable drive the prisoner IN all haste to
the TowsOn Jail where ne is locked up.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Howard Entertaius His Employees.

George z. Howard will entertain the
employees OF his printing plant at a pic
mic luncheon at Friendship Heights
farm. Friendship Heights, Nd this az
ternoOn. Plans had been made TO give
the picnic some days ago but Indictment
weather prevented.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
NAMES JUDGE
TO TRY JAMES HARGIS

LEXINGTON. Ky. July 6-Governor
Beckham announced the appointment
this morning Of Special Judge W. B.
Moody, OF owen county. 10 try Judge
James Hargis. John Smith, John Abner.
Ed. Callahan. and Bill Britton. at Sandy
Hook, Elliott county. for the assassina-
ton OF DR.. B. d. Cox. At Jackson,
Breathitt county. The trial begins
Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
MORE THAN FULL.

Aunt Betty was gazing in horror AZ
the photograph her niece in the city
had sent.
rs that what you call full dresST'
she calculated.
Yes. I'd call il fun. all right re-
Piled Uncle HeZekiah. 1T looks 10 me
ike it's runnin' over considerable -
Kansas City Times.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Sues for Blackjack Blow.

A suit for 5000 has been entered in
the District Supreme Court by Come
Illus J. Carmody against Louis Maudes.
II Is alleged that Maudes. on June 30.
attacked the complainant with a I'ack-
Jack. rendering him unconscious.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

A suit for $4,000 has been filed against
the Anacostia and Potomac railway by
Mrs. Ann A Pryor, Of Zl9 California
avenue. for alleged injuries received 81
Ninth and y streets northwest. May :.
by stepping into a depression between
the rails.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Justice Stafford on Vacation.

Mr.. Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford.
OF the District Supreme Court. has gone
70 his home at st. Johnsbury, VT. where
he Will spend his vacation
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Visit the Indian Nidse.

al Chesapeake Beach; Is yrs. old. p
inches tail; weighs Is lbs Adults. I0c;
children, sc.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Young Country Horses.

All sound and seasoned. Horses can be
tried. Burr Bros. Inc, BroOkland. D. c.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
DEAR GIRLS.

The One on the Right-If 1 were In
your shoes
The One on the Left-Impossible,--
Cleveland Leader.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

"A Brownie, Newest Thing, 5000
Photo. Supplies. Krouse's, 7S7 9Th st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
IN Drinkina Water or MiIk Put a Little

RED DRAGON SETTER every day.
Prevents Typhoid, Indigestion, Headache.
VIII surely keep you well 10 Cents.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

Riding and Driving Horses for Hire
West End Stables. SO7-n 18th st Phone
NJ 1850.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Sues Railway for s1o.ooo.

Coarse. discolored oily. red skin. rendered
fair and inviting by satin skin powder. sc
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
ANY ANSWER

We don't want 70 start any why-is-a
mousse hen-it-Epins controversy. but
why does a chauffeur wear leather leg
gins indianapolis News.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
HungarizD Gypsy ORCHESTRA al

Park Hotel Summer Garden. RathskeI,.-.
n. Y. Ave. end 18th ST +. Endres. Prop.
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
LOCAL MENTION.

The Pure Food Law Is an Old Law
With Reisingers Ice Cream. 800 gallon;
80 cents y. 235 c NV
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

]. Richard Riggles, 9z7 9th st. N. w.
MoOrs' Muresco for walls
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

This is the first Saturday holiday for
members of the Washington Stock Ex-
change. Many are away on their vaca-
tions and more will leave the city soon,
while those who remain through the
summer try to get away for the week
end at least
The Washington times., 1907-07-06
Money Loaned Salaried People

Offices IN So principal cities: save yourself
money by getting my terms first u. Il
The Washington times., 1907-07-06

The Bristol county, Massachusetts.
viii receive BIDS until 10
clock Tuesday, July 10, for the pur-
chase Of SOD 900 Bristol county ~ per
cent bridge notes In denominations OF
10000 each. dated July Il, 1897, andNma-
turing in four years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
HIGHLAND, NORTH pENoBscor.

HIGHLAND, NORTH PENoBscor.
Owing to the storm on the last meeting
night no one came from Alamoosook
grange, but quite number from High
land grange was present. Programme
Address of welcome, j. c. Gavin; TIN
PRODUCTION to the Ruggles family" an
illustrated reading which was fine; sing
ing, Mrs. Gavin and Mrs. Rhind reading,
Bernard E. Varnum; singing, Mary Var
mum; singing, F. B. Mitchell Mr.. Mitchell
responded to an encore); original poem,
''The Miller's Ok" Stanley Hutchins (Mr
Hutchins also responded to an encore
With a poem entitled, The Battle of the
WiIderness); piano solo, Nina Varnum;
dialogue, ''The Deacon's Circus,n Mrs
Grindle and w. S. Bridges.
During recess supper was served. Over
100 patrons were present, and about forty
visitors. Remarks by Bros. Bryant, ]. Nj
Hutchins, Hatch, F. Hutchins and Wilson
of Highland grange.
There will be no grange next Friday
night, but the grange will hold an enter
tainment. Ice-cream will be served. Ad-
mission, cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
lilutual Benefit Column.
EDITED BIZ AUNT xADe,".
It's Motto: "Hespfal and Hopeful"

The purposes of this colur,a are succinctly
stated ia the title and mottoit is for the mutual
benefit, and aims % be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common coed. Il Is for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
communications, and its success depends largely
on the support given It In this respect Com
munications must be signed. but the name Of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications will he subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth. Ne.
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amons the 6ransers.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecally to the oranges of Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion OF topics of general interest, and
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
GREENWOOD, EAsTBRooK.

At the meeting Of Greenwood grange
March 8. forty members and three
visitors were present. The first and Sec
ond degrees were worked on one candi-
date, and small part Of the programme
carried out.
The programme for the next meeting
Song, Robert B. Lowrie and wife; recita-
ton, Hannah Williams; reading, Eliza
Butler; song, Eta Googins; conundrums,
Charlie Ashe; reading, Earle Giles; song,
Rosie Crimmin; song, Eugene Clark; read
ing, Stella Butler; recitation, Elsie Jelli-
son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
saved Her Sons Life.

The happiest mother in the little town
OF Ava, Mo-, is Mrs. 8. Rupee. She
writes: "One year ago my son was down
with such serious lung trouble that our
physician was unable to help him; when,
by our druggists advice, began giving
him DIR. Kings New Discovery, and soon
noticed Improvement s sit kept this treat.
perfectly well. He has worked steadily
since at carpenter work. Dr.. Kings New
Discovery saved his life." Guaranteed
best cough and cold cure by E. G. MOORE,
Druggist. soc and 800. Trial bottle
free.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

E To continue young in health and
strength, do AZ Mrs. N. F. Rowan, Nc
Donough, Ca, did. She says: syfhree
bottles OF Electric Bitters cured me of
chronic liver and stomach trouble, COM
plicated with such an unhealthy condi-
ton Of the blood that my skin turned red
as flannel / am now practically 20 years
younger than before / took Electric Bit
tiers. can now do all my work with ease
and assist in my husbands store. Guar
anteed at !. E. G. MooRE's Drug Store.
Price 5Oc. IKE sssS. d. Ass -. ~ IL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

more than TWEEN
ty years, was
chosen genera
secretary of the
United Society
Of Christian En-
deavor In the
place Of Won Og-
den Vogt, who
has resigned the
general secreta-
Vsnlp IN Ordei
to take up a pc
sition with the
Pre- 3 by teria L
h o N e mission
board. Mr.. Shaw
Is unusually gift
ed for his new
position. During
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
BANGOR TO BAR HARpoR.

Trains leaving Ellsworth 7.16 n m and 40 p
m, and arriving Ellsworth ll.l2 m, lod2 p m,
connect with Washington Co. Ry.
I Stop on signal to conductor.
gStops only to leave passengers from points
east OF Washington Junction.
These trains connect at Bangor with through
trains on Main Line, to and from Portland,
Boston and st John.
Passengers are earnestly requestly To pro-
cure tickets before entering the trains, and
especially Ellsworth TO Falls and Falls 10.
Ellsworth.
F. E. BooTHBY, G. p. & T. A.
GEO. F. EVANS,
Vice-Pres. and Gen1 Manager.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
Patriotic Endeavor.

The Christian Endeavorers Of Win
nipeg, Canada, showed their patriotic
spirit In the erection of a monument
In front of the town hall to the mem
oey of Queen Victoria. The G. q. mon
egram IL carved on the stone at either
hide Of buffalo head, and the pillar is
sumounted with bust Of the queen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

mornings" was decided in the negative
Members presents, forty; visitors from
Pamola grange, twenty-seven.
Pamela grange extended an invitation
to Schoodic grange to meet with 1t at its
next regular meeting, March 16. A har-
vest supper will be served.
The next regular meeting Will De March
q. The first and second degrees will be
worked.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
sEAo1Rr, SOUTH DEER ISLE.

Seagirt grange held its regular meeting
March 2, with not very good attendance,
structed in the third and fourth degrees.
Worthy master and w. A. steward WIS.,
tied the North Sedgwick grange Friday
evening, and reported fine time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

"Talk happiness every chance you get, and
talk it good and strong!
Look for it in the byways as you grimly pass
along:
Perhaps it is stranger now whose visit nSver
comes
But talk it. Soon you'll find that you and
Happiness are Chums."
Selected by Melissa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

the last year alone he has Travelled tens
of thousands of miles. addressing not
less than l25 unions in twenty eight
states. During the past three years
there has been net gain of over 5000
Christian Endeavor societies, as shown
by the records in the general secreta
rvs Office at Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

Does Coffee disagree with your Probably it
Health Coffee" is q clever combination OF
parched cereals and nuts. Not grain Of real
Coffee, remember, in DR.. Shops Health
Coffee, yet its favor and taste match closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. II your stomach,
heart, or kidneys can't stand Coffee drinking,
try Health Coffee. 1t is wholesome, nourish-
youngest child. Sold by G. A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
BAY VIEW. sAL1sRuRY COVE.

At Bay View grange last meeting there
was good attendance. Eight took the
second and third degrees. A fine literary
programme was carried out. The fourth
degree will be worked next Wednesday
evening, with harvest supper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
scHoopIc. FRANKLIN.

Schoodic grange held its regular meet
ing March z. In the absence of the master,
the overseer, ]. d. Perkins, filed the chair.
The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on two candidates. The question,
"Resolyed, that women should build fires
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

East Bluehiu grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening, seventy-five
members and five visitors being present.
The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on two canG idates, after which
bountiful supper was served. A short
programme was carried out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels,
cause chronic constipation. Doan's Regulets
operate easily, tone the stomach, cure con-
stipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them.
-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
ALAMoosooK, EAST oRLAND.

Alamoosook grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening. After BUSH
ness short programme was enjoyed.
Twenty five members were present and
one visitor from Orland grange.
The grange will hold seven-cent So
ciable March "a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
Little son Suffering from toothache

Little son Suffering from toothache)
Father, did you ever have q tooth pulled
out? Father (encouragingly)-Hu
OF 'em, my boy; hundreds OF 'em.
Quite laugh was raised in court not
long since, by an official who, when the
Judge called out for the crier to open the
t tSe cr isl can't cry to-day. because his
wife is dead"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

Hixon-I dropped penny in front OF Q
blind beggar this morning, just to see
what would happen. Dixon-Did he pick
it up? Hixon-No. He said: snake ii
a dime, boss, an I'll forget that I'm
blind"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
LAMoINE.

Lamoine grange held its regular meet
ing March with a fair attendance.
After business, a literary programme was
enjoyed. Many suggestions for the good
of the order were offered.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

At the last meeting of Rainbow grange
all the officers and fifty members were
present. After recess. the time was given
to the lecturer. There was song by
Gladys Grindle, and readings by different
ones. The question, "Who should build
the fire, the man or his wife," was decided
against the man. Receipts, $3.50.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
The New General secretary.

At recent meeting of the board of
trustees Of the United Society of Chris
dan Endeavor William Shaw Of Bos
ton, who has been identified with the
Christian Endeavor movement for
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

Conventions Mean Work.
In preparing for the recent Australia.
Ulan Christian Endeavor convention
$500 items Of correspondence were is
sued by the convention secretary.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

At the last regular meeting of Arbutus
grange one candidate was instructed in
first and second degrees. There will be
work in the first and second degrees at
the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

HALCYoN, NORTH BLUEHILL.
Halcyon grange held regular meeting
March Q. About fifty were present, in
Guiding visitors from Highland and Sedg-
wick oranges. A short programme was
carried out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13

The Christian Endeavor society
should be the recruiting Office of the
church to draw outsiders in.-Rev
Smith Baker, y. D.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
Long may it wave
Ger the land OF the free
And the homes of the brave"
Dear Mutuais:

1t is Saturday morning dark and early,
and all this week we've been talking and
planning to go to Bucksport and Verona county
grange. And here it is storming, and we are
all disappointed : Brenda SO much so that
she won't get up, and my John tried to sulk,
but / told him he could have the grange
custard pie-baked in q twelve-inch deep tin,
all to himself, and that built him right up; and
he's whisking his chores right quick. And
besides we had some new 'lasses, and that
always cheers him up-so think he will live
through the day. Am not SO sure about
Brenda; she's much harder to please-tried to
tell her we'd have two Sundays and that there
was to be a petunia blossom to-day, and she
said could go right out and shut the door.
came OUTPUT didn't shut the door, and she
did with a bang. So Pm letting her sleep,
while write, and enjoy the smell of scorch-
ing milk.
Why, I'm getting to think it the worst smell
On earth, but weIhave it every morning this
cold weather-for smy John" never thinks the
milk hot enough for the hens till it burns
good and loud. Haven't we had the cold, old
fashioned winter, with all the extras thrown
ins Never mind, we will have the very best
summer ever known, and how well all enjoy
seeing the green things grow. Wen hear from
every corner "Good old summer time. Well,
isn't it fine that the days are longer? One
while there was exactly minutes Of day
light. Two meals by lamp-light-or get
nothing done-and if you all remember,
don't like getting the breakfast by lamp-light.
When we get rich, keeping hens, never shall,
and there won't be any need, for hens can't
eat till daylight, and of course we will have
nothing else to get up for.
mn 4
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-13
Dear Mutudls:


And now you shall have some of the letters
promised last week. The first is from an
old friend of the column who has not
written us for some time, and this ''shar-
ing in outings, lectures, etc. is pleasant
for us all.
Dear ". B. Friends:
have been trying to decide.whether it was
the number of Marias cats or. her rocking
chairs she was Dragging about, and if Sister
b. was not also Dragging about the number of
her grandchildren. just let me tell you, even
at this late day, that all OF hers that do not
find home at grandma's live in cities, and
they know the left hand, always box or a
barrel of goodies, and the rooster which
crowed on the home farm, the nice pork roast,
the cranberries, apples and. all the rest are not
to be bought at the stores.
Yes, there is always time enough. But when
the work for the day is done the nerves are
often too weary for connected thinking. Dur
ing the past week l have enjoyed three fine
lectures. The first in the Congregational
church, by Robert Stuart Macarthur, of New
York. Americas Great Place Among the
Nations" Among other things he told us
that the opening.of the Panama canal would
make the whole Atlantic seaboard one vast
manufacturing territory, and that in a very
few years all of Americas shipping would be
carried by her own ships under her own flag.
He said, "we can build yachts, as Sir Thomas
Upton can tell you, and in FIVE years we will
show the world we can also build ships"
The next was by DR.. George w. Bicknell, of
Cambridge, Mass. He was of the 5th Maine
volunteers. 1t was very realistic view of q
soldiers life in camp, on the march, and under
Ere. This was at ourt grammar school hall,
which seats about 1000. 1t was illustrated by
stereopticon. We were shown view of the
old company flag. And how much do you
think, my boys of the NJ. b., was leftg Well.
there was the staff, and enough of the blue
ground to show It's position on it, a part OF
three red stripes held together by fragments
of white. The applause WAS subdued, for he
mace the "boys and girls feel what the SOL
diers suffered. He ended his two-hours' talk
with the couplet tas the American flag came
into view:
Long may it wave
Ger the land OF the free
And the homes Of the brave"
Such storm of applause! 1t was the boys
time then, and they improved it.
Last nights lecture was at the hall of the
Peoples club by Mr.. Avis, of New York, on our
sSong Birds. He whistled perfect limitations
of all the song birds know, and that is all
our common birds. love the robin best
This was also illustrated by stereopticon
Mr.. Avis was country boy. The bird songs
were set to music, and he accompanied him
self on the violin. AzELLA.
I,,well Mass