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Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
BIG FIRE AT TOWNSEND

Visits the Farm ofRepresentative-eIect of
George CHM, Wednesday.
Fire visited the farm of Represent
ative-elect George CHM, about 2
miles from Townsend, about 2 O'Clock
Wednesday morning and destroyed a
large barn and stable together with
several stacks of fodder. The stable
was full of cows and horses but they
were saved. How the blaze started is
not known. 1t spread quickly and it
was only by good work on the pare of
the neighbors and fremen from
Townsend that additional adjoining
property was not destroye.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
AARON REYNOLDS, JR.. TO WE'D
Will Wed This Evening Miss Anna May
Walton, of Near Clayton

Aaron Reynolds, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron ReynOld of this town
will wed at six o'clock this evening
Miss Anna May Walton daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert N. Walton, of
near Clayton. The BRIDES father
is well-known and prosperous farmer
of this vicinity. The ceremony will
take place at St. Paul N. E. Parson-
age Clayton and will be performed by
Rev. G. P. Smith. They will reside
in Smyrna where the groom is en-
gagged in the upholstery business.
They have the good wishes of their
many friends for long and happy
married life.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
FIRE DAMAGED RESIDENCE SOLD
Property of Samuel WiIds Recently
Gutted by fire Sold to Sam Fortner


Gutted by fire Sold to Sam Fortner
The residence of Samuel Wilds OIL
West Commerce Steet which was re-
Gently damaged by the fire which
wiped out the store and dwelling Of
L. H. Hirons, has been sold to
Samuel Fortner of this town at pri-
vate terms. The deal was made
through tie agency of Realestate
Broker Samuel J. Reynolds A por-
tiOn of the property was completely
burned and what was not burned was
damaged by water. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Fortner will rebuild the
property and make himself a comfort
able home.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
sOper the Apple King to the Front

While Drexler is occupying the
'front.' of the stage among the RepuD-
llean senator's, there is another new
figure in legislation who is at
traeting equal public attention. he
is Democrat--Francis M. Soper,
me apple king" Of Delaware, whom
Ihe Democrats are strongly support
ing for Speaker Of the House.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
Correspondence.
Letter From Judge Chase.
BLUEHILL, ME-, Sept. 16, 100

Letter From Judge Chase.
BLUEHILL, ME-, Sept. 16, 1908.
To the Edstor Of The American:
For reasons which seemed good to me at
the time, and which the result Of the
election has justified, I have waited until
the votes were counted before making a
reply to the assaults upon me by the two
democratic spell binders, Sheriff Mayo and
]. E. Bunker, at every political meeting
at which they spoke, except one.
tthis time want to rise very modestly
and say that part of the Hancock house
story retailed by Mr.. Mayo from every
stump he has spoken from in this county
was founded upon half truths, always a.
misleading % falsehoods, and the other
part was falsehood pure and simple. Sev-
eral of the prominent men Of the State
were present that night, and not one Of
them has the slightest objection to the
phoie truth being told as to what was said
and done there.
doubt il Bunker is worth the notice ol
any self-respecting man, but inasmuch as
/ am about it, want 10 say that the state
ments he has made about me at every
meeting he has addressed, except the one
at which / was present, are maliciously
false, and the man who uttered them is q
cowardly liar.
Politically l wish we had crop OF
Bunkers to turn over to the democrats
every year. EDWARD E. CHASE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
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lIlEiI.

BLAIsDELL-At Sheridan. Mich, Aug %. DR.
Robert H Biaisdeil. formerly Of Dedham,
aged So years, months, 26 days.
COOMBS-At Winter Harbor, Sept ", Oscar,
son OF Mr. and Mrs Linwood Coombs, aged .
years.
DOW-At Owls Head, Sept A, infant son Of
Mr. and Mrs Raymond Dow, Of fremont,
aged months n days.
GOTr-At fremont. Sept (. infant daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs William Gott, aged months,
edays.
HIGGINS-At Orland. Sept. 8, Lottie May,
wife Of Harry Higgins. aged Is years.
months. a days.
INGRAHAM-At Indian Point, Septs. Ange-
lima InKraham, aged 70 years.
JONEs-At stonington Sept ., Dorothy
Evelyn. infant daughter OF Robert Jones,
jr, aged months, day
LAKE-At Ellsworth Falls, Sept q. Florence
Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs simon
Lake. aged year. months. days. lcor-
rected.
PARsONs-At Mariaville Sept 10, Aaron 4
Parsous, aged 81 years.
PARsONS-At West Somerville, Mass, Sept 8,
Chester w Parsons, formerly Of Aariaviile,
aged s6 years.
REMICK-At Ellsworth, Sept II, Misc Leah G
Remtck, aged 10 years, months, II days.
suLLIvAN-At Bucksport, Sept II. james Q
Sullivan, aged 81 years.
WOOD-At Bluehill. Sept II, Charles Milton
Wood. aged 70 years, 2 mouths, - days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
WEDDING BELLS.
observation-disclosures.

At the home OF Harvey d. Black and
wife ct n North Central avenue, Wollas-
ton, Mass, on Monday evening. Sept. 4,
Mrs. Blacks sister, Miss Josephine Y.
Pettengill, former resident Of Ellsworth,
was married to Arthur Douglass MacCann,
Of Cambridge, Mass.
The house had been prettiiy decorated
for the occasion and the ceremony was
performed beneath an arch OF woodbine,
roses and hydrangeas from which tiny
electric lights sparkied. The bride was
given away by her brother, Fred @. Pet
tengill, OF Brockton, Mass. Mrs.. E. B.
Carney, of Cambridge, was matron Of
honor, and Mr.. Carney was best man.
Miss Pettingill was bridesmaid at the
marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carney In Au-
gust last. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Edmund d. Webbsr, pastor Of tho
First Baptist church OF Wollaston.
At the reception which followed the
ceremony the bridal couple was assisted
in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Black, Miss
Lena NJ. Pettengill and Mrs. MacCAnn,
mother Of the groom. The high esteem In
hich Mr.. and Mrs. MacCann are held
was evidenced BY the many handsome and
valuable gifts. They will make their home
at s74 Gladstone ave., Providence, X. l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
MARRIED..

CALLAHAN-RANDLET = AZ Bridgeport,
Conn, Aug 10. by Rev Sidney Sockwood,
Capt Jerry Randlett, Of Islesboro.
DREW North Sullivan, Sept
u. BY Rev G A Purdy, Miss Annie Drew to
Harvey N Hooper, both Of North Sullivan.
GRINDAL-BRIDGES- sedgwick. Sept ..
by Rev A W smith, Miss Eva Grindal 70 Lu-
cius Bridges, both Of Sedgwick.
GROss-HAG0ETT-At Bath. Sept 10, by Rev
Omar W Wilson. Aseuath A Gross 70 Arthur
b Haggett, both Of Stoningtou.
MITCHELL -TOwMBLY--At fremont. Sept
5, by Eben b Clark, esq, Miss Gladys e
fremont.
PETTENGILL - MAcCANN-At Wollaston,
Mas, Sept Z. by Rev Edmund d Weber,
Miss Josephine Pettengill, formerly Of
Ellsworth. to Arthur Douglass MacCann, Of
Cambridge, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK ss:-At . probate co y iHsnooet.
Biuehill. in esd for said county 4, Inc year :
On ~ 6rst day Of September. II anudred ~
oar Lord one thousand nine
"a q s. =: III ss FL &
Jane r. 0snsiso., late q 1s Of Ohio. e
cssssd, and q the probate t "a SSsying W.,
stats q Ohio. duly .uthsnticsh.ste for our ~
g Il sas a. ses
allowed, alsd and recorded ancock. !
S,s:s.s ss' ~. s s ssiss
I'll pssson: Interested therein. s y succs...
: copy 81 this order sn rtS American. Ia
nsvspapss printed q Ei u sss sixth dsy 9
eousty Of Hsncock. PRO, h - may sppsss,,. 4
pschets court then 70 be h MsisneocE. at "
In and for aid county 2. N show Gauss
sny they have, against the SANE SANE Of Probate
EDWARD e. CHASE. yuuds s,'
A tine cory Of the original oru sry. Register
Sittest:-T. r. MAHossi'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
THE ELECTION.
REPUBLICAN GovERNoR AND
CONGRESSMAN ELECTED.
REPUBLICANS OF HANCOCK COUNTY
RECAPTURE sHRrEvALrY-voIB OF
THE COUNTY IN DETAIL.

The battle Of the ballots IL over, and
both sides profess 10 be satisfied with the
result-the republicans because they have
won big victory; the democrats because
they got out the biggest vote ever polled
for the democratic ticket in Maine.
Hancock county republicans have partic-
ular cause for rejoicing. They rscaptured
the shrievalty, and one OF the thrss repre-
sentative classes which were carried by the
democrats two years ago.
The republicans have elected Bert NJ
Fernald, of Poland, governor bya plural
ity of about 5000. His opponent, OBADIAH
Gardner, OF Rockland, was . strong can
dldate. His wide acquaintance through
out the State through his long prominent
connection with the grange, made him
particularly strong in the rural districts
In Hancock county he ran well ahead Of
the rest of his ticket, with the exception
Of Sheriff Mayo. Had Mr.. Mayo run as
far ahead of his ticket this year - he did
two years ago, he would have been re-
elected by the largest plurality he ever re-
ceived. Bar Harbor and Ellsworth alone
which two years ago gave Mr.. Mayo plu-
rality Of 2ss this year gave Mr.. Silsby 9
plurality OF 25l, . gain Of $50 in these two
towns. In Stonington, where two years
ago Mr.. Mayo ran "a votes ahead OF the
democratic candidate for governor, this
year he ran 1--WE behind Mr.. Gardner.
Hancock county gives Fernald . plurality
Of 5ee against s17 for Cobb two yeaxs ago
The total vote Of the county for governor
with Long Island missing, 10 7,4ls, against
7,165 for the full county t~o years ago.
Mr.. Silsby's plurality for sheriff is 323
with Long Island still to be heard from
Mr.. Mayo's plurality in 1905 was lOs.
The table on page gives the vote OF the
county in detail.
IN ELLSWORTH.
In Ellsworth the republicans swept the
city, carrying ell five wards. The city
gave Fernald plurality OF 1872, against q
! democratic plurality two years ago Of IS
Judge Peters received the largest plurality
in the city 252. against IA for Capt. Hig-
gins, the democratic candidate two year.
ago. T. F. Mahoney. for register Of pro-
bate, had the honor OF receiving the larg.
est vote in the city sos, though his plu-
rality was one less than that Of Judge
Peters.
There was . complete turnover in tho
vote for sheriff. Last year Mr.. Mayo car
ried the city by 149; this year Mr.. silsb,
carried it by 1864 gain for the republi.
can candidate for sheriff Of 2s5. Last yeal
Sheriff Mayo ran 10l votes ahead OF hi,
ticket in Ellsworth; this year he was onl,
10 votes ahead OF it.
/ The total vote Of the city was 81 thiI
year, against 95s two years ago. The de-
tailed vote Of the city BY wards 10 giver
below.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

Capt. William Bennett, Of the tug Bis
marck, W hen we'll down Penobscot bay one
day recently, saw deer struggling in the
water a long distance from land. The
captain went to the rescue. The deer
was taken on board of the tug, where il
quickly dropped to the deck exhausted. II
was wounded on the rump, apparently by
dogs. After remaining on board for
time it revived, and when the boat was
quite near the shore, it went over the rail
into the water and swan ashore, where II
disappeared in the bushes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
BORN.

ALLEN-At sedawick, Sept 5. 70 Mr. and Mrs
Charles Allen. son. tCharies KENNETH
and Mrs Elmer 0reenlsw, daughter.
HOLMES--At Ellsworth, Sept 10, to Mr. and
Mrs James Blaine Holmes, son.
JoY-At Franklin. Aug n. TO Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Joy, son.
ROwE-At Aurora. Sept -, 70 Mr. and Mrs
Frank Rowe. . daughter.
wARREN-At Bar Harbor. Sept =, TO Mr. and
Mrs Fred Warren, son. Eugene Higgins.l
YACOvONE-At stonington, Sept II, to M
and Mrs Giovanno Yacovone, . daughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
BARTLETT's ISLAND,

Augustus Loring and family are at their
cottage for few weeks.
Mrs. George Ray and daughter Georgia
have returned from visit to Ellsworth.
Mrs. Annie Balm and Mrs. Isabelle
B rander came from Northeast Harbor
Friday.
Ada and Esther Butler, Of Center, Wis
tied their cousins, George and Willie
Leonard, Saturday.
Mr.. Gardiner, who has . summer hons
ct Rogue Rluils, visited his daughter. Nh,
August M Loring, Thursday.
Sept II. T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
HAWKING TEACHINGS.

Catarrh Sufferers are Nothing But
Hawking. Splitting and Blowing
Machines, Says an Authority.
IL it possible that in these DAYS
whom cleanliness and sanitary reform
are being preached In the churches,
schools and ct public gatherings, that
Thousands Of people will continue to
suf1er from catarrh, whom there 10 an
absolutely certain remedy always on
Hyomei pronounced High O. me) Il
. pleasant, medicated and antiseptic
air. Breathe IL In ard It will cure
cxtarrh. Il will stop foul breath,
vatery eyes. and crusts In the nose
In . few days.
81 suffered from catarrh for two
years; tried numerous remedies which
failed; used one and one-han bottles
Of Hyomei and am entirely cured. -
q s1,, =; l'n = 4o7 East Pirst Ave-,
A complete hyomei outfit, consist-
ing Of . STRONG, hard rubber pocket
inhaler and bottle Of Hyomei, costs
only u, aud extra bottles, II after
wards needed, cost only 80 cents each.
g. Al Parcher sells IL and guarantees
1t to do exactly a. advertised.
Hyome. also cures Asthma, Bron-
chuis, Coughs, Colds, and infants'
Group.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
Anherst Celebrates

The up-rivsr towns turned out in force
lase night to ceiebrate in honor Of Sheriff.
49, Forrest o. Siisby-ths hrst up-river
nsn elected to > county oflcs for many
yanEs-
There was huge bonfire, in the square
ct Amherst, and serenade for the popular
aherifi-elsct, who expressed his apprecia-
tion u IL demonstration in few words.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

Hew This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of CstArfh that cannot be cured by
Halle Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersiGned, have Known p. J.
Cheney for the last u ysars, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tions, and financially able to carry ont Any
obligations made BY his arm.
WALDIN0, KINEAN d NARv1H,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatArrh Cure IL taken internally nct-
ing directly upon the blood and Mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testim0nial sent free.
Price, Tic. per bottle. Sold BY al Druggists,
Take Han's Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
Saco-Biddeford Fire

A fire caused property loss estimated
at $4,000 to 100000 more than fifteen
acres Of lumber-yards, more than a score
of tenement buildings, several factories,
and some railroad property early Tuesday
on both sides Of the Saco river in the
cities of Saco and Biddeford.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

N. w. Young, of Partridge Cove
Lamoine, last week sent The AMERICAN
a rose from bush which has been con
tinuously in blossom since June.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

Miss Margaret Koch, recently pastor o.
the church at Eds1, and well known
throughout the county, was chosen fiele
secretary Of the State Y.P. =. G. E., ct thu
convention in Augusta recently.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Bar Har boris new high school, built and
furnished at . cost Of about s8o,Ou, was
dedicated Friday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

The town Of Bucksport had an Interest,"
ing little bonfire last week, when &4.1Oo
in redeemed bonds and coupons went up
in smoke.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
CHURCH NOTES.
coNGREoArIoNAL.

CONGREGATIONAL.
Reu. Il. B. Mathe,cs, past0r.
Sunday, Sept. 20 - Morning service ut
1870. Sunday school at Has. Evening
service at Tao.
Prayer meeting Friday evening ct 7.3O.
UNION coNa'L, ELIswoRTH FALLS.
Rev. J. D. Prig~sore, pastor.
Sunday, Sept. 20 - Morning service at
1880. Sunday school at 11.46. Evening
service At
Prayer meeting Friday evening at Z.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Kev. ". r. Emery, pastor.
Sunday, Sept. 20-Morning service ct
1870. 6efmon by pastor. Sunday school
ct LIS. Junior league at 3. Evening
service ct TO.
Prayer meeting and bible study Tuesday
evening ct 7.30.
Baptist.
Rev. p. A. A. Kiaam, pastor.
Sunday, Sept. 10 Morning service 1t
1880. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
ct 11.46. Christian Endeavor meeting ct
z. Evening service At 7.30.
Prayer meeting Friday evening It 7.30.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
FAKE NOTICE.

gINHE penalty besides Maine laws for closs
l. time is from t7.00o 70 $1,000 or thirteer
months in state prison: Sundays &3.coo Il
s!.Goo. q dteeen months imprisonment. IL
Gus park from this date.
August n, 1907. MARY C. FRxrx AUSTIN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
THE MULTIPLICATION OF THE ,UNDAl

THE QUALIFICATION Or THE SUNDAY
sTArUTE OF T6E STATE or MAINE
1vHERE was hunting and shooting e usual
j on Sunday In Cuniculous Park. Oct. 8,
In the sum OF ts.oD0 and e7.oo0 I. O.. ten thou
sand dollars), for notification Of Sunday
"close time" law. A like amount must Be
paid to me for each and every violation Of the
Decalogue by the State Of Maine and the fed.
eral government Of the United states Of Amer
lea. MARY CATnnAIHB FRETx AusfIN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
MARINE LIST.

stswovsh POW.
Sid Seyt IS, Julia Frances, Vineyard Haven,
lumber, Whitcomb, Haynes q Co
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

no not trespsss In Cuniculocus Park. !
IL demand protection TO life and property
from the county OF Hancock, the State d
Maine, and the United States OF America
MANY @. FRHTz AUSTIN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
MOTTO,

NHEREAs my wife Nellie r. Carter, hav.
w ing left me without Just cause or prov.
ccAtion. hereby forbid al pc soma harborina
or trusting her on my account. ~ shall moi
pay any bills OF her contracting after this
date. Arthur b. CARrKR.
Surry, Me-. Aug. n, 1908.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
CARD or THANKS.

WYE hereby desire 10 exprsss our SINGER
w thanks and grateful appreciation 4
the friends and neighhors who 90 kindly a.
sisted rs in 20 many ways during the Hines
and Ut the death Of our little daughter: ais
for the beautiful fora .ne ings.
Mr. AND Ms, SIMON LAHu.
Ellsworth Falls. Sept. "a, 1875.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16

A IL resideus and nor. r; .ident taxes on
IA real estate no. b.'d nv Dsc.mber I. 1913,
will be ADVERTISED and ~ on be hrst Monday
In February. tsos. ~ per statue
IsAIAH W. PowDnH.
Sept. IL, 13aS. Collector Town OF LAmoiue.
The Glenwood post., 1908-10-10

evening. brings out all that is in a
man. including a lot of loud words he
didn't know he had.
The last census shows us that the
street cars of New York have more
ways of producing nervous prostration
and palpitation Of the brain to the
square inch than the combined popu-
lation of Amsterdam. Rotterdam,
Tinkersdam and Gotterdammerung.
To get in some of the street cars
about six O'Clock is problem, and to
get out again is an assassination.
One evening ! rode from Forty-sec-
ond street to Fifty-ninth without once
touching the floor with my feet.
Part of the time l used the out
posts of stout gentleman to come
between me and the ground, and dur
Ing the rest of the occasion ! hung
from a strap and swung out wild and
free. like "a japanese flag on windy
day.
Some of the New York street cars
lead double life, because they are
used all winter to act the part of
refrigerator
1t is cold day when We cannot
find it colder in the street cars.
In Germany we find Germans in the
cars, but in America we find germs.
That is because this country is
young and impulsive.
The germs in the street cars are
extremely sociable and will follow a
stranger all the way home. -
Often while riding in the New York
street cars l have felt germ rubbing
against my ankle like kitten, but,
being gentleman, l did not reach
down and kick it away because the
law says we must not be disrespectful
to the dumb brutes of the field
Many of those street cars are built
on the same general plan as can of
condensed milk.
The only difference is that the
street cars have sour taste, like
lemon-squeeZer.
When you get out you cannot get
in, and when you get in you cannot
The Glenwood post., 1908-10-10
servia Would Fight Austria.

Belgrade. Servia.-A mass meeting
numbering 10000 was held in the pub
lie square Tuesday night, the mayor Of
the city presiding. The leaders of all
political parties made addresses and
resolutions were adopted calling upon
the government to induce the powers
to save Bosnia and Herzegovina from
annexation and pledging the lives Of
the Servian people for the cause
Shops have been closed in Belgrade
and professions fill the streets. The
newspapers demand war.
The Glenwood post., 1908-10-10

Dear Bunch; Every time | hop into
one of those roomy, comfortable street
cars in a city of the second, third or
even fourth class, Immediately con
trast it with the wood boxes we use in
New York, and | find myself growing
red in the face and biting my nails.
Those squeezer cars that prowl the
streets of New York are surely the
breathless limit, aren't they?"
The squeezer car is the best gen
teel imitation of a rough-house that
has ever been invented
The are called squeezers because
the conductor has to let the passen-
gers out with can-opener.
Brave and strong men climb into a
street car, and they are full of health
and life and vigor. but few blocks
up the road they fall out backward
and inquire feebly for sanitarium.
To ride on a Broadway street car,
Tor instance, about eight O'Clock of an
The Glenwood post., 1908-10-10
Wriaht Again sueeeeds.

Lemans.-Wilbur Wright. who Sat.
urday last established worlds rec
ord for an aeroplane flight carrying a
passenger, made a new record Tuesday
afternoon when, under similar condi-
tions, he remained in the air for one
hour, four minutes and twenty-six sec-
onds. Mr.. Wright thus fulfilled the
conditions of the contract signed by
him and Laxare WELLER, representing
syndicate. whereby Mr.. Wright was
required to make two flights within
a week with a passenger. or equivalent
In weight. Of fifty kilometers.
The Glenwood post., 1908-10-10
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The nine hundred thousandth patent
from the United States patent office
was issued Saturday. Commissioner
Moore estimates that the one millonth
patent will be reached in the year 1911.
Mr.. Moore calls attention to the fact
that the total patents issued by the
United States is not far below the to-
tai for all other countries for all time.
The issuance of foreign patents up to
the date of last reports was !, 1,135,000,
or only 235, 900 in excess Of the total
for this country.
The National Conservation commits
sion and the Country Life commission
will meet in a joint session with the
governors of all the states or their
representatives on December 9Th in
Washington. 1t is with the idea of get
ting even more directly than is posi-
BILE by correspondence the farmers
own opinions of their needs that the
Country Life commission has placed
its tour of rural districts in all parts
of the United States, north, south.
east and west.
President Roosevelt has declined to
deliver an address at an educational
meeting in Philadelphia on the
ground that he will not make any
speeches during the presidential cam
paign.
The work of the Country Life COM
mission appointed by the President
last August is fairly under way. The
President iniends to send special
message to { ongress on the necessity
for improvement in rural life and he
has requested the committee to report
its findings to him before the end of
December in order that he may have
time to study them before sending in
his recommendation for legislation.