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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Will View the Races.

New York, June 24.-The Presidential yacht Mayfiower, on which are Mrs. Roosevelt and family, which left Oyster Pay this afternoon, steamed into the low CT harbor and anchored off the Fort Gris- wold house shortly after 10 o'clock to- night. It is understood that in the morn ing Mrs. Roosevelt and the children will be transferred to the Sylph, which will anchor abreast of the finish line of the minor races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Storm Does Much Damage.

Mobile, June 24.--A special to the Regis ter from Waynesboro, Miss, says storm of cyclonic proportions struck there this afternoon, doing considerable property damage to outhouses, fences, etc. No fa- talities are reported. It is stated that fears are entertained that much damage has been done in the surrounding coun- try, the storm apparently gathering its strength after pa ssing that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Comment In London.

London, June 25.-The London morning papers print extended memoirs of Mir Cleveland the Daily Telegraph devoting six columns to this purpose.
 All the newspaper pay. warm tributes to MT. Cleveland's s independence of parties, his integrity and high purposes.
 The Daily Mail says: Cleveland will stand out in history as one who achieved his popularity by invariably placing the interests of the nation above those of classes however influential" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
One Death From Heat.

Washington, June 24.-One death and four prostrations due to heat was the record today of the hottest June day ex- perienced in Washington in 34 years. The weather bureau thermometer recorded 97 degrees at 1 clock and 102 degrees was recorded on the street. Later a wind storm caused the mercury to drop 10 de- grees and the weather bureau officials forecast cooler weather for the next few dou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Harrinqton Is Exonerated.

Houston, Tex, June M.-After an ex- haustive investigation lasting over two weeks, the board of directors of the Az ricultural and Mechanical college tonight exonerated H. H. Harrington, president of the institution, agalnst whom the alumni, patrons and students of the school had made a series of charges following the strike of students in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Revolution at Tabriz.

London, June 24.-In circles connected commercially with Persia, the absence of any news of an organized revolutionary movement at Tabriz is regarded as fav- orabe indication of the attitude of the province. Tabriz long has been center of rebel agitation, and as the telegrams received from there set forth that quiet prevails, it is hoped that the outbreak at Teheran will prove to be nothing more than a local disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Liahtninq Causes Big Fires.

Pittsburg, June 24.-Over 100000 barrels of oil consumed by fire, three valuable oil refineries destroyed and an estimated loss of about s5O0,OOO are the results of electric storms which passed over Western and Northern Pennsyl- vania yesteday and today. The igni- tion of the large quantity of oil 5y lightning caused three spectacular fires at Bradford, Warren and Wash ington, Pa.
 Tonight the fires are under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Finley Not a Director.

Washington, June 24-President w. w Finley of the Southern Railway requests the Associated Press to correct the report sent out from Chattanooga that he was q director in the projected $9,oOo,oOO cement and coal plant company. MT. Finley states that he has no connection whatever with the so-called Mobile Portland Ce ment and Coal company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
The Source of Supply.
om the Youths Companion.

From the Youths Companion.
 The sling, or shanghai" as it is some- times called by boys, who use 1t to shoot at birds and any other target that takes their youthful fancy, is an illegal weapon in Melbourne, where the police confiscate everyone they see.
 One day Bobby, aged D. meeting another Bobby" in blue uniform and brass but tens, asked eagerly, '1s it true that you take shanghais from little boys?"
 "Indade, l do," answered Bobby senior.
 "Then will you please give me one?" asked Bobby junior, innocently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Hansbrouqh Is Defeated.

St. Paul, June A-Specials to the Pioneer Press from Grand Forks, N. D., says that returns received at midnight indicate United States Senator Hans brough has been defeated in the repub- lican primaries in North Dakota, and that the contest between c. B. Little and T. F. Marshall for the senatorship will be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Grand Jury Investiqates.

Chicago June 24.-The federal grand jury began today an investigation of the affairs of the Central Life Securities com pany, United States District Attorney Sims, who assumed personal charge Of the proceedings, announced at the close of the days session that the testimony which the government is to bring before the inquisitorial body will be completed tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Johnson Still a Candidate.

Ottawa, Kas.. June Ex-Governor John son of Minnesota in an interview here today said he is not a candidate for the vice presidential nomination, but that his name would be presented to the national democratic convention for the presiden- tfaI nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
New Trustees Elected.

New York, June 24.-Edwin s. Marsten, president of the Farmers Loan and Trust company of this city; Wayne MacVeagh of Philadelphia and James M. Beck for mer assistant United States attorney gen. eral, were elected trustees today of the Mutual Life Insurance company of New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
surqeon Goes To Cleveland.

New York. June 24.-William T. Bull, the surgeon who has been called to the bedside of James S. Sherman, re- publican nominee for the Vice Presi- dent, will probably leave for Cleve- land early tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Receivers Appointed.

John M. Roach were appointed receivers for the Chicago Consolidated Traction company by Judge Grosscup today Their bonds were fixed at $25.00O each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
On the Bounding Deep.

From Harpers Weekly.
 Officer-Excuse me, madam; there goes eight bells; it's nay watch on deck.
 Mrs. Landsman-Well, I don't blame you for keeping your watch on deck if It strikes as loudly as that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
THREE BALLOTS
 WITHOUT RESULT

Charlotte, N. C., June 25.-Three bal lots had been taken at 9:90 this morn- ing in the convention with no pros pect of a nomination. The convention is seemingly hopelessly deadlocked.
 Raleigh, N. C., June 24.--A special to the News-Observer at 1 a. m. gives the first ballot of the democratic conven- tion as follows: Kitchen, 376: Craig, 333; Horne, AT, and says it looks like a deadlock and no nomination until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25

l nest in many cases affords real conceal | ment save to beak and tail The pheas | ant offers an accessible example of the l instinct under discussion, but the bird does not depend on immobility in the attitude in which it is surprised il crouches and stretches the neck along the ground; and among dead leaves, in rough grass or equally favorable sur roundings, thus becomes difficult of de- lection.
 I recall an instance of the keep-still instinct in a snake, Riding through bamboo jungle one morning, I pulled up for some reason or other, and glanc- ing into the bamboo which bellied over the track saw within a foot of my face one of the common pale green "bam- boo snakes" The reptile lay perfectly still across the twigs facing me, though within such easy reach of my hand. So admirably did 1t harmonize with the green shoots and leaves that detection of it was the merest accident; it was not disturbed by the fidgeting of the f1y-worried horse. and lay there still as the bamboo twig it resembled, until I shook its perch, when, apparently deeming immobility played out" it glided rapidly away over the bcughs
 We see survival of the game instinct Tn domestic anlmaiS. F1lSnIen d cat, and if she be uncertain of the direc- tion whence the danger threatens she. re- mains perfectly still till the point is made clear to her. Apropos of this instinct, may it not be that the trick of shamming death, in which the fox, among other animals is said to be so proficient, is it's highest development? As every hunting man who keeps his eyes open knows, the fox is a postmaster of the art of keeping still when emergency suggests. The SUD- position that shamming death is simply an artistic improvement by clever ani- nal whose wits have been sharpened by generations of pursuit does not seem un- reasonable; from keeping still when the enemy is within arms length to keeping still when the enemy's hand is actually upon him is not long step
 The man who can remain still when necessary finds that wild creatures can be deceived even as they hope to deceive have had so shy bird as a willow wren perch upon my foot and remain there for an appreciable time. Sit still and you will see the rabbit emerge from his bur row-a step he will never take if he sus- pect a watcher. Sit still and you may see the wild duck with her fleet of duck lings swim past you within 20 feet. To him who can keep still come the wariest and the widest creatures of woodland and marsh It is movement that alarms; the motionless figure is unseen, or, if seen, is unrecognized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25

GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA. (The "Old White Sulphur). Now open. Famous for its Sulphur Baths. Modern Improvements, with private baths Permanent orchestra. Terms. s15 to s25 week; $50 to $90 per month. Write for illustrated booklet Ad- dress,
 GEO. A. MILLS. Manager Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, w. Va-
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
CITY MEETING.
POWER LINE FRANCHISE TO
TRENTON GRANTED.
BUDGET OF APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN
FIRST READING--TOTAL rs SLIGHTLY
LESS THAN LAST YEAR.

The municipal officers have held two
recess meetings during the past week
Friday and Monday evenings.
At the meeting Friday evening the PEI
tition Of the Ellsworth Power Supply Co.
for right to construct its power trans
mission line on Water street and the Bay
side road from the Hall steam mill to the
Trenton line, was granted.
Mayor Simonton, Aid. Stock bridge,
Estey, Hagan and Jordan were present.
There Yves a large attendance of interested
taxpayers. The arguments for and
against the high tension lines, and its
construction on the highway, were again
threshed out, as has been done at several
previous meetings.
Mayor Simonton urged the necessity OF
doing something with the petition at this
meeting, either TO grant 1t or deny it. He
pointed out the fact that every town from
Bangor to Bar Harbor through which the
transmission lines will run, had granted
the right OF way, except Ellsworth, the
headquarters OF the company, where SO
much money had already been expended.
He called attention also to the fact that
even after the petition had been granted
and the line built, IL it was desired to
have the line removed from the highway,
the city authorities could order it done.
Il was finally
Yo'ed, that q written petition permit
signed by the mayor and aldermen be issued
70 the ElIsxorth Power supply &c. under sec
construct its trAnbmission line Across Main
street west Of the west end Of the bridge, and
along Water street and the highway leading
to Oak Point from the southerly line Of the
Hall steam mill property to the Trenton town
line.
The ayes and nays being called for,
Aid. Stockbridge, Estey and Hagan voted
yea, and Aid. Jordan nay.
A recess WINS then taken to Monday,
March 30, at 7.O p. m.
right to construct the line on Water street
and the Bayside road is thus granted, the
power company will use every endeavor to
secure . right Of way over private property
for the entire route.
MONDAY MEETING.
At the meeting Monday evening Mayor
Simonton, Aid. Stockbridge, Estey, Hagan
and Jordan were present.
The mayor announced that Michael
Abram had resigned the Office OF city
marshal. The resignation was accepted,
aud the mayors appointment Of Eugene
ID. Brann as city marshal was confirmed
Mr.. Brann was at once sworn in by City
Clerk Hale. He appointed as deputy mar
shall, John II. Bresnahan.
Voted, That the city clerk be and hereby is
authorized to issue licenses to any person OF
persons that the municipal officers would
grant license to for the purpose OF maintain
ing show and that the fee collected there
for be paid to the city treasurer, and that
said show shall be conducted according to
law. or the same may be revoked by the
municipal officers.
A communication was received from
Laura A. Mcfarland, through her attorney
Fred l.. Mason, claiming damages for per-
sonal injuries received by fall on March
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
MT. DESERT.

Capt. Isaac Somes has gone to Boston.
Schools began Monday, with the same
teachers as last term.
A. j. Somes is at home from Bowdoin
college on vacation.
John Dyer, OF Ellsworth Falls, is en-
ployed by J. w. Somes.
Rev. Gideon Mayo occupied the pulpit
in the Union church Sunday.
Miss Nellie Baker returned Sunday from
Clinton, where she has been spending q
short vacation.
James Allen, who has been at home
from Rents Hill for two weeks vsca-
ton, returned Monday.
Mrs. Fred Pray and family returned last
week from East Boston, where they have
been spending the winter.
J. c. Hill and wife returned home last
week from Atlantic, Mass, where they
have been spending the winter with their
daughter. Their many friends are glad to
see them home again.
March 30. REX.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Capt. Cheney Sadler, ST., is i'll.
Miss Edna Tenney is working for Mrs.
Ernest Raye.
Charles Smith is in surry visiting
friends.
Adeibert Garland has moved his family
into the George Miliiken house.
Adelbert Patten, wife and son Paul, who
have spcnt the winter at North Ellsworth,
are home.
Fred Hall, OF Brewer, has purchased the
L. d. Remick house, and will move here
at once.
Everett Weber, OF New York. who re-
Gently purchased the John D. Murch farm,
has taken possession.
Capt. Ernest Rsye went to East Machias
recently to take charge OF his vessel.
Percy Garland went with him.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
BORN.

CARTER-At Sgoningt0n, March %, to Mr. and
MRS Arthur Garter, daughter. lClara N.
COUSINS-At Lamoine, March TO- to Mr. and
MRS William Cousins, daughter.
DAVlS-At Hancock, March 10, to Mr. and Mrs
Bert Davis. a daughter.
D1CKSON-At Castine, March IS, to Mr. and
and Mrs Bert NJ Dickson, son.
PATTEN-At North Ellsworth, March U.s. to
NJ and Mrs Frank l. Patten, . daughter.
Mabel
RODlCK-At Hancock. March 20, to Mr. and
Mrs Harry Rodick, o son.
SHEPHERD-At Stonington, March "a, to Mr.
And Mrs Otis Elwell Shepherd, q daughter.
SIMPSON-At Stonington, March %, to Mr.
and Mrs Charles Simpson, son. Emery
LeRoy.l
TRENEER-At Stonington, March rs, to Mr.
and Mrs John T Treneer, d daughter.
Catherine Msrgaret.l
WH!TCOMB-At Ellsworth, March 30, to Mr.
and Mrs H Whitcomb, a daughter.
WITHAM-At Orland, March u, to Mr. and
Mrs Edward Witham, daughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
DIED.

CARTER-At Stonington, March 26, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Arthur NJ Carter.
COUSINS-At Stonington, March %, Charles
@ Cousins. aged "a years, 6 months, 10 days.
JACKSON-At Brooklin, March "a. Daniel
jackson. aged "A years, s months. q days.
KEEF-At Franklin, March %, Mrs Caroline
sKeef, aged 81 years, 2 months. days.
NELSON-At Brooklin, March %, Mrs Mary
3 Nelson, aged So years, 8 months, 20 days.
OBER-At CARMEL March 81. Hattie, wife Of
George ODER, formerly of Ellsworth, aged
66 years, 10 months.
SWAZEY-At But ksport, March 80, Sarah T,
widow of Sewall B Swazey, aged SO years, IL
months, 81 days.
THURLOW-At Stonington, March d, Jere-
miah D Thurlow, aged SO years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
$lO,56O
$i1,G1

The reduction OF the city school fund Is
due to change in the law by the last
legislature, which reduces the appropria-
ton necessary to be made from IS to IS
cents per capita Of inha bitants, while the
school mill tax has been increased SO per
cent, making the amount which will be
received from the State, it is figured,
something like q 500 more. This is being
investigated, and il it is found to be O.
stated, the appropriation will be left as it
appears above; otherwise it will be in
creased.
The appropriation for high school build
ing fund is to be used either for repairs on
nucleus for . new building fund. The
matter is still under consideration.
The board took a recess until Monday
evening at o'clock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
MARI

FLEMINGS-GRINDLE Boston, March
II, by Rev William c Heinifr, Miss Laurie
A Flemings. Of Boston, to Wilfred E Grin
die, of Bluehill.
KiNGMAN-PIPER-At Eastbro March 40,
BY l. Bunker, esq, Miss Eva Il Kingmap
tosJames q Piper, both Of Eastbrook.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01

%, due to alleged defective sidewalk
on Royal street, near the house Of T. j..
Holmes. Amount Of damages claimed was
not stated, % it was claimed full extent OF
injuries had not yet been determined. The
matter was referred to committee on high
ways.
Application OF g. Mayo for permission
to give public demonstration OF hfe
extinguisher was referred to the COM
mittee on..fre department.
APPROPRIATIONS.
The matter OF appropriations was then
taken up, and after some discussion, the
budget was completed and given its first
reading. The appropriations as they now
stand are given below, with the appropria-
tions for last year given for comparison.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-01
ORLAND.

Mrs. Flora Sparrow fell from chair in
which she was standing while house,
cleaning, Tuesday of last week, and frac-
tured both arms at the wrists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-29

New York, March 2s.-(Special.)-- wild whirl nearly one hundred rect m the air, a sudden dip to the ground ana then plunge beneath the waters or small lake is thes sensation promised visitors to Coney Island this summer.
 This is the newest thriller" that has been added to the hundreds of attrac- tfons that. make Coney famous the world over. While few of the man agers have made their plans public as yet, still the first mild days of spring have awakened interest In this popular resort so that the eager crowds nave begun to speculate as to what sensa- tions have been installed during the winter months.
 This latest thriller" is to be mo- mo-railroad built on scientific princi- ples. The track is to be about two miles long, and after series of dips, the track will rise to point about 100 feet above the ground. Here the cars will round a sharp curve hanging ar an angle of forty-fve degrees and then make sudden dive into a lake of real water. But the passengers won't be obliged to wear rubbers or carry um- brellas, for by means of fountains the entrance and exit of a tube running beneath the lake will be concealed from the passengers, giving them a genuine sensation without the danger of getting as much as drop of water on their clothes.
 The big apartment houses with their narrow halls bid fair to revolutioniSe the undertaking business in New York.
 This was brought home to the un- dertaking fraternity the other day when a gang of piano movers had to be called in to assist the undertaken in lowering the casket from the fifth floor of big apartment house to the street. The casket contained the $50 pound body of a woman who had died of dropsy. So large was the casket that it had to be taken to the house in sec tions and put together In the apart ment. The problem of removing the cofln with the body therein was se- rous one. for the narrow halls and stairways made 1t impossible to re- move it in that way. So. six expert piano movers were called into solve the problem. A block and tackle was rigged on the roof. and then it was found necessary to saw out part of the window to allow the casket through The coffin was then lowered slowly to the street. where a tremendous crowd had gathered
 The boss piano mover announced al the conclusion of the operation that he would never tackle another like 1t.
 On tho upper part of Fifth Avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-29
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-29
A BRAVE WOMAN.

nuahea Into Burning Building And
 Rescues Five Children.
 New York, March 2'-Two trips by a brave woman into a burning flat house in Borough Park last night, re- suited in the rescue of five children, who, unconscious of their danger. were playing in a room as yet untouched by the flames. The rescuer was a stranger. Mrs. Lila Raymond, who was passing the house when the fire started, rang in an alarm. and then ran back to the house. She burst in the front door and dashed up stairs. finding Mrs Joseph Lock, whom she led through the smoke to the street.
 Mrs Lock then awoke to realiZa- tfon that the children were still in the building, which by this time was well ablaze. Mrs. Raymond ran back into the house up to the second floor. carried two of the little ones, an older boy following her, and then re- peated the trip for two little play mates of the Lock children. The last two were half suffocated when she reached them and the dress of the younger was ablaze. Tearing 1t off in her arms and made for the stair way again.
 This time it was entirely ablaze. but she dashed down and reached the street just as the stairway fell. Her face and hands were badly burned. but she refused medical attention and went home. All this happened before the arrival of the firemen. who had been delayed by the poor condition ot the streets. The house was entirely destFoyAd