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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-03
1000 BODIES FOUND
IN FLOODED DISTRICT

Bombay, India, Oct. 3.--Upwards 3. Of
seven thousand bodies have already
been extricated BY the health depart
ment Of Hyderabad and the belief pre-
walls that the total death roll, result.
ing from the floods that devastated
the Hyderabad and Deccan districts
week ago, will exceed the previous
estimates
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

c. w. Smith and wife went to Amherst
Tuesday for visit Of several days.
Mrs. Frank Moore, OF Kingman, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Oscar Staples.
DIR. E. E. Jordan, of Bangor, was here
Sunday, the guest OF George P. Dunham
and wife.
Mrs. E. J. Maxfield, of Bangor, was here
over night one day last week, with her
sister, Mrs. Asa c. Flood.
Coleman Steele and wife have moved to
East Machias, where they will conduct
the boarding house for the lumber COM
pany.
Emery Strout has had his house raised
and is having the wall rebuilt and on this
brick underpinning. John E. Lake has
the contract.
Mrs. Elias B. Armstrong fell one day
last week and broke an arm. She made a
misstep and fell from platform dis
tance of five or six feet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24

Mrs. Albert Goodwin, of Old Town, is
the guest Of Mrs. c. R. Foster.
Mrs. A. S. Treat and daughter Evelyn
are at Labrador farm for the summer.
Miss Mabel F. Lord, who has been en-
ployed in Boston, is at home for the sum-
mer.
Fred w. Joy, OF New York, arrived last
week for his annual vacation at his home
here.
Mrs. Isaac Bridges and family, who have
spent the winter in New York, arrived
home Saturday.
Evan Lindsey and wife, Of Brooklyn,
N. Y, are visiting Mrs. Lindsley's
mother, Mrs. T. o. Tracy.
F. w. and E. E. Joy, while fishing at
Patterns pond one day this week, saw a
large COW moose on the shore.
Miss Margaret Dresser, who has been
studying at the Boston conservatory of
music the past winter, is at home.
Chndren's day will be observed at the
Methodist church next Sunday. There
will be appropriate exercises in the even
ing.
The ladies' circle Of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. William T..
Moor on Fourth street tomorrow after
n BON.
H. w. Morang will open his new con-
fectionery, fruit and tobacco store this
week. He has closed out his market busi-
ness.
Sidney r. Bonsey, who is railway mail
clerk on the run between Bangor and
Searsport, was at home for few days last
week.
The ladies' social circle of the Baptist
church will give a conundrum supper at
the Baptist vestry next Wednesday even
ing at 8 O'Clock.
E. H. Emerson, who has been located in
Boston for some time past, has gone to
California where he is employed by an
electrical company.
The Surry road embroidery club met
with Mrs. F. A. Orcutt last week, and
will meet at the home Of Mrs. Minnie
Leighton Wednesday.
The regular sessions of the board of as
SCISSORS will be held the second Saturday
of each month instead of the first Satur-
day, as first announced.
Archie L. Cushman, of Bangor, called
on friends in Ellsworth Sunday. While
in town he stayed at the boarding house
OF Mrs. Augusta Emery.
There was large congregation at Han
cock hall Sunday evening, when the bac-
calaureate sermon to the graduating class
of the Ellsworth high school was deliv-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
COMING EVENTS.
ELLSWORTH.

ELLSWORTH.
Wednesday, July 1, p. M, at Baptist
vestry-Conundrum supper.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16 and
17-North Ellsworth fair.
COUNTY.
Saturday, June 27 - Tracy reunion at
Jonathan Tracy place, Gouldsboro.
June 20 to July H-Summer school for
teachers at Castine normal school.
Tuesday, Aug. IS, at Bluehil Mineral
Springfield day of Hancock Pomona
grange.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. s, and 10-Fair of Hancock County
agricultural society at Mountain park,
Bluehill.
Thursday, Sept. "a, at Arden Young's
grove, Otis-Field day of Green Mountain
Pomona grange.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20 and 30
Fair of Northern Hancock agricultural
society at Amherst.
Wednesday, Sept. 30-Orland fair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
WEDDING BELLS.
sPRINGER-PAINE,


At the home OF the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Springer, at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, Miss Edna Belle Springer was
married to Prof. George Porter Paine, A..
NJ, Harvard, 1905) of Ripon, Wis.
The house was tastefully decorated, and
the ceremony was performed by Rev. s.
w. Sutton in bower OF ferns, daisies,
Queen Anne's lace and long luxuriant
sprays Of blossoming ckberry vines. A
daisy chain was held by young friends Of
the bride.
When Miss Dresser, in an adjoining
room, began Wagner's sBridal Chorus,
the groom entered, attended ty his friend
and classmate, Guilford Darby Scholl, of
Chrome, N. ]. They were followed
shortly after by the bride, upon her
fathers arm, preceded by her maid-of-
honor, Miss Bernice Dorr.
The bride wore white lace over liberty
satin, and carried white roses. Miss Dorr
was gowned in lace over pink satin, and
carried white carnations.
The second period OF the s'Bridal Chorusn
continued during the full and impressive
marriage service. At its close the happy
pair received congratulations, to the
triumphant strains OF Mendelssohn's
wedding march.
Only relatives were present, 18th ne
exception OF those mentioned. The hide
received many handsome and useful sses-
ents. &
Professor and Mrs. Paine drove to
Lamoine Beach, where they will spend a
month at the Berry cottage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
FOURTH OF JULY.
BIG AND SUCCESSFUL CELEBRA-
TIoN PROMISED.
INTERESTING PROGRAM OF MINOR
SPORTS FOR MORNING AND AFTER
NOON = REDUCED RAILROAD
RATES.

| Ellsworth's Fourth OF July celebration
promises to be a big and successful one.
Every indication points to large crowds
here on the Fourth, provided there is good
weather. The Maine Central and WASH
iEgton County railroads have offered
reduced fares to Ellsworth for the day.
The competitive drill Of uniform rank
companies, K. of p, promises to be the
spectacular feature Of the day. Bangor,
Stonington and Ellsworth companies are
already assured, and the Belfast company
is strong possibility.
There will be something doing all day
long. The river drivers race on single logs
down over the rips below the dam will be
exciting. 1t has been many years since
Ellsworth has seen log race. The boat
and canoe races on the river; the parade,
the fire drill, the ball games, the interest,"
ing program Of minor sports, and the fire.
works and illumination in the evening.
promise full day.
The big dam and power house will be
open to inspection. Visitors may have the
novel experience of walking through the
big dam, under water, and every precau-
tion will be taken against accident.
MINOR SPORTS.
The committee on minor sports an
nounces the following full program for
morning and afternoon:
Forenoon at 10 o'clock.
100 yard dash : First prize, S.; second
prize, ~.
Spoon and egg race-First prize, q; second
prize, q.
Sack race-First prize, p; second prize, 81.
Potato race-First prize, ~; second prize,
II. Afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Bicycle race, for boys under fifteen years
First prize, g.; second prize, 81. The
start will be at the corner OF Franklin
and Main streets, through Franklin to
Pine, Pine to High, High to Main and
down Main street to starting point.
Slow bicycle race, for boys-One prize, Soc.
Running hop-step-and-jump prize,
Y; second prize, 81.
Farmers race-Prize, an elegant mission
mantel clock presented by E. F. Robin.
son. Contestants in the race are re-
quired to come to the starting point
with horses fully harnessed, and at the
signal are to take horses out of car
riages, unharness the horses, taking OF
all harness except brides. then re-har-
ness, hitch in, and the first one around
the course gets the clock. The course
will be the same as for the bicycle race.
220-yard dash-First prize, S.; second
prize, S2.
The contests will be conducted. on Main
street. They are free for all, and entries
should be made early, sending word to the
chairman of the committee. There will
be no second prize in any contest awarded
store for prize exhibit. The committee in
charge consists of Rev. ]. D. Prigmore,
Robert B. Holmes, A. F. Stock bridge, R.
M. Campbell, with Rev. P. A. A. KilIam as
chairman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL.
Rer. p. B. Matthews, pastor.
Sunday, June 2S- Morning service at
1890. Sunday school at 11.45. Evening
service at 7.30.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
UNION CoNG'L, ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Req. J. D. Prigmore, pastor.
Sunday, June 2S- Morning service at
1890. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45. Evening service at 7.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at Z
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. W. F. Emery, pastor.
Sunday, June Is Morning service at
1890. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45. Junior league at 8. Evening
service at 7.3S. Children's day service.
Prayer meeting and bible study Tuesday
evening at 10.
BAPTIST.
Req. p. A. A. Killans, pastor.
Sunday, June 28-- Morning service at
1880. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45. Christian Endeavor meeting at Z.
Evening service at 7.oO.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
NGRTH ELLSWORTH.

Mrs. Martha Hamilton, of Bar Harbor,
is at Francis McGown's.
A. NJ. McGowA and family, of Bangor,
visited relatives here Sunday.
Rev. Nelson Heeden went to Portland
Saturday for stay of two weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Winn, conducted
services at the chapel Sunday evening.
Children's day will be observed at the
church next Sunday evening, with appro-
pirate exercises.
The farmers club is repairing the track
and putting things in readiness for the
fair in September,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TsIs WEEK

Admr notice-Georgie C Perkins.
Exec notice-Est Catharine B. Alsop Lef-
fngwell.
Robert Mathie-Help to cut grass.
g l. Morang-Dry goods, boots, shoes, etc.
w Morang-Fruit al confectionery.
4 q Moore-Druggist.
Holtz & photographers.
WEST EDEN, Me:
Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation : Annual
meeting.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa:
Windsor hotel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24

Mrs. A. j. Bray, medium, OF Boston, will
give readings on business and health at 20
Water street for short time only.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-24
SCHEDULE OF MAILS.
AT ELLSWORTH PosToFFICE.
In effect June 22. 1908.

MAILS RECEIVED.
FRox WEsT-.6.55 m, +12.0s, 4.30 and 1922
pm.
FROM EAsr-1220 8 m; 5.42 and 11.07 m.
NAIL CLOSES AT PosroFRfcE.
GONG WEsr-11.5o m, s2, '5.l5 and % IN.
GONG EAsr-6.15 and 6.45 m; and $40 m.
'Daily, Sundays included.
No mails dispatched to or received from the
east Sundays.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
LILLEY WOULD USE PROBE.
Calls for Investigation of Boat Com.
pany's Congregational Relations.

Representative Lilley. of Connecticut.
a member of the House Committee on
Naval Affairs. yesterday offered reso-
luton to appoint a special committee Of
five members 10 investigate the conduct
Of the Electric Boat Company. of New
Jersey. and its predecessor, the Holland
Boat Company. respecting the methods
employed by these companies in cOnnec-
ton with past and present legislation be-
fore Congress.
The Electric Boat Company is the
builder of all the submarine torpedo
boats now in the navy. and not long
additional submarines after a cOmpeti-
tive test.
Members Of the committee are highly
indignant at the action taken by Mr.
Iilley, and declare that it impugns the
honor Of all on H. Some Of them say
that the fullest investigation should be
had in order that the entire committee
may be vindicated Of what they declare
to be the outrageous charges and insinu-
atiOns Of their fellow-member.
They point to the fact that the present
bill carries no appropriation for subma-
rines, and only authorizes them, and
fixes standard which ali boats must
meet before they can be bought
Several years ago a somewhat similar
investigation Of submarine matters was
instigated by Montague Lessler. who had
an ephemeral career in Congress. The
investigation proved to be a farce.
Mr.. Lilley's resolution was referred TO
the Committee on Rules, and no action
has been taken upon t.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21

Mr. StOfer Is a native Of CUlpeper va.
He came 10 Washington about twenty
years ago as correspondent of the old ST.
Louis Republican (noW the Republic),
with which paper he was connected here
and in ST. Louis for eight years. After
ward he represented the Detroit Free
Press. New Orleans Picayune. Richmond
Dispatch, Baltimore HeraldS and other
journals. He is now the regular corre-
spondent Of the Montgomery Advertiser
and the Memphis News-S -Scimltar, and
furnishes. also, for a newspaper syndicate
daily letter, in which men and affairs
at the nations capital ara handled in a
chatty style
Mr.. Stofer Is a legal resident. voter,
and property owner in the Eighth dis
trict OF Virginia, and on account or his
active journalistic life. is not only well
posted on legislative and political matters,
but his many years OF work in Washing
ton have given him a valuable and close
acquaintance with leading public men Of
both parties.
His acknowledged familiarity with legis-
lative procedure. and his friendly asso-
Citations with those Of his own calling,
have induced many of his Virginia friends
70 insist that he become a candidate for
Congress from the district Immediately
south Of the Potomac.
He is an intimate friend of William ].
Bryan and is credited with having
originated the expression peerless lead
err as applied 10 the national Demo
cratic leader
Mr. stofer IS natural born enter
tainer." and his songs rendered in his in
imitahle way have amused many gather
ings OF public men He is a member OF
the Gridiron Club
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
MACHEN WILL SOON RETURN
Former Post-ofice Official Nears
End of His Term.
viii Probably Serve Thirty Days
Extra for Inability 10
Pay Fine.

August ". Machen. former superin-
teudent Of rural free delivery OF the
Post-oflce Department. who was con-
victed in February, 1904, with Samuel
Croft Diller B. Croft, and George A.
Lorenz, Of Toledo. Ohio. on an indictment
which charged them with conspiracy TO
defraud the government OF the United
States in connection with the purchase Of
government supplies, viii be released
from the Moundsville penitenuary on
March 6
He will get nearly a year of his SEN
teace for good behavior.
He was originally sentenced by a Jury
to serve two years in the penitentiary
with the two Groffs and George A. I.o-
renz, and later returned to this city and
pleaded guilty 10 an indictment which
charged him with conspiracy TO defraud
the government. his alleged fellow-con-
spiratOr in this case being William G..
Crawford. The first trial resulted IN a
divided jury, and the second in a con-
victiOn- The case is now pending before
the United States Supreme Court.
In both cases Machen was fined $1,000
~ AeAA eas NAAN AtNolQo III AAlt OlSNl4CL dL-
tornews Office disclose. the fines have not
been paid. In the event Of their non
payment by March 6. Machen will be
compelled to serve thirty days additional
preliminary TO which he will have 10
make oath that he is not possessed OF
the necessary 10000, and has no means
OF obtaining it.
The poor convicts' act, under which
this affidavit will be made provides that
a convict sentenced TO pay a fine. and
unable TO do so. shall serve thirty days,
Irrespective of the amount Of the fine,
upon his failure to make the necessary
payment.
Machen was convicted, with the Groffs
and LOrenz, of defrauding the govern
ment out OF approximately 100000 in the
purchase OF letter-box fasteners. Sam
uel Croft, whose death followed shortly
after his release from Moundsville, was
the inventor of this fastener.
There are indictments still pending
against him, but they will be nOlle
pressed, as the result Of an agreement
Of counsel at the time he returned TO
this city and pleaded guilty to the indict-
ment which charged him with conspiracy
in connection with Crawford.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21

Three days will be taken by the House
for the consideration Of District business.
unless the plans Of the District Com
mittee are changed Before the House
adjourned yesterday, Representative
Smith. chairman of the House District
Committee, secured unanimous consent
for the presentation OF District business
on Saturday AS to-day has already been
given TO his committee. and as Monday
is by rule a District day. the time Of
three sessions will probably be devoted
10 the business which has accumulated
for three weeks.
Bring Up Three-cent Fares.
During those three days many things
will be developed on the floor Of the
House. not 10 mention several others
which may be Matched in other portions
of that wing OF the Capitol One OF the
matters over which there Is certain TO
be some discussion is that OF Scent fares.
IL Is known that several members Of
the committee have long been in favor of
the reduction to cents and have
advocated the placing Of such a provision
in tho bill which comes Up to-day. AT
no time. however. has there been sentI-
ment in the committee sufficient 70 carry
such provision through
When the bill comes upon the floor,
however. it Is believed 70 be entirely prob
able that some one will propose an
amendment 10 the transfer section or a
proviSO of some sort. so that a B.
cent fare basis may be introduced In
tho District
In spite Of the fact that the Scent
fare idea is comparatively new. and that
II has no, been thoroughly tried out in
any large city OF America the PROPOSE
ton TO try il IN Washington may pass
into law-so far as the House Is con-
cerned. The Senate is another story.
The section OF the bill which places in
The hands OF the District Commissioners
plenary powers over the street railway
companies will no doubt receive its share
Of attention by the shining. unshining.
legal and other lights Of the House. This
provision is strict and uncOmprOmising and
Is expected 70 receive quite a bit OF
handling before it can become law.
The Most Debated.
These two provisions, with that effect
ing a universal transfer system. on a
ticket basis. are likely 70 be those most
debated. as II now appears. although other
sections are. OF course. Of such a nature
that they may call forth some comment
The only other business which the com
mittee evolved yesterday Is one regllat-
ing the size Of cord OF wood in the
District OF Columbia. The committee
agreed 10 report unfavorably a bill 70 per-
nit corporations in the District 10 do
real estate business.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
PLANS FOR NEW THEATER.
Big New York Playhouse to Have
Many Novel Features.

New York. Feb. o. The plans FOR the
new theater have been completed in all
the details. and work is 70 be vigorously
pushed 10 its conclusion. The founda-
tion of the structure is already com
ple,ed. and work on getting the stone out
Will be begun at once. BY next autumn
II is hoped 20 have the building rooted
in. It's opening is expected TO take place
year from next autumn
The building. which Will stand al Cen
tral Park West. from Sixty-second 10
Sixty-third. will BE- constructed OF In
diana limestone in the Italian style.
II will seat including the forty-eight
boxes. 2,5ls. Of whom COO viii be provided
for in the orchestra.
The boxes are 10 be in two tiers and
forty-flve have been subscribed for this
subscription on the part OF the founders
being the principal reliance for the sun
port Of the undertaking. a sort Of endow-
ment' IN other words. A good many more
boxes could have been sold had more
been Included in the plans The few not
sold were held out for other purposes
There will be two grand proscenium
boxes. one being intended for the ei-
rectors and the other for the prlncipai
artists engaged at the theater.
The stage itself will be 100 feet Wide
~ feet high, and 6S feet deep. There
will be twenty-five dressing rooms for
men. and fifteen for women. and there
VIII be special elevators to and from the
dressing rooms and the level Of the stage
II is believed the dimensions and appIi-
ances OF the stage Will admit OF every
known combination OF scenery with the
most rapid handling practicable any
where.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
NO ANNULMENT PLANNED.
Thaw Family Not Ready to Take Ac-
tiOn DissOIviBE Marriage.

New York, Feb. 20.-At the present time
no action viii be taken TO have the mar
riage Of Harry K. Thaw 70 Evelyn Nesbit
annulied- There is no doubt that the
Thaw family does not approve OF youns
Mrs. Thaw and that some action wiz be
taken to dissolve the marriage. II is
doubtful however. that anything VIII be
done for some time.
The first thing 70 De accomplished Is 70
get Thaw out OF the asylum That move
VIII be made. even though certain mem
bers Of his family believe that he should
be kept in restraint The lawyers realize
that before Thaw is released he viii
have to stand strong opposition from Dis
trict Attorney Jerome
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
EXTRA SESSION PROBABLE.
Successor to Senator Latimer Can
not BE Chosen This Session.

Columbia, S. c.. Feb. 2O.-The death OF
Senator A. c. Latimer at this time has
completely changed the political situa-
tion in South Carolina with reference to
the contest for Senator. Senator Lat
liners term would have expired March
8, 1909 He was a candidate TO succeed
himself
The session OF the general assembly
expires next Saturday. but it will meet in
extra session two weeks hence 20 elect
a successor to Senator Latimer.
Former Speaker Frank B. Gary. of
Abbyville, S. G. and Senator lie Grande
G. Walker. Of Georgetown. S. c.. are re-
garded as the leading candidates for the
uneXpired term. There are several others
mentioned. but their candidacy is not
seriously regarded.
Il has been suggested that Gov NJ. f.
Ansel would accept the Senatorship. thus
allowing Lieut.. Gov. T. G. Mcleod 20 be-
come governor. This. however. is mere
possibility
The Washington herald., 1908-02-21
ARRESTED FOR NOT DIVING.
Americans Fail TO Give Exhibition
Because Tank Leaked.

Mexico City, Fen. 2l-Three Americans
who went 10 Monterey 20 give an exhi-
bitiOn OF high diving, have been arrested
and are in jail al that point. en- the
charge Of failure 10 give the performance
as advertised he-receipts were Con1s-
Gated by the municipal government and
a fine Of 500 imposed upon each Of the
performers.
The unfortunate diving artists are Har-
~ Russell. John Zeley. and John Scan
Ian II is not known a0w long they VIII
be kept in jail
The water leaked out OF the tank which
they were 20 dive into but the eUthori-
ties refused TO accept this as an excuse
for failure 20 give the performance