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HANCOCK.

Mrs. Jennie Ames, OF Brewer, is visit
ing friends here.
Nathan Snow and wife, OF Brockton, are
guests OF Mrs. A. l. Foss.
Frank Abbott is home from Lawrence,
Mass, for a short vacation.
Capt. Boyd P. Foss was home from
Portland few days last week.
Mrs. Bertha Hodgkins, OF New buryport,
Mass, visited friends here last week.
o. w. Foss and wife are in Augusta this
week, attending the county commission
ers' convention.
Joseph Machards and wife, and Mrs.
Margaret Stratton are guests of J. n.
Stratton and wife.
Walter E. Abbott, of Worcester, Mass,
is spending his vacation at the home of
his parents, E. E. Abbott and wife.
Mrs. William West and daughter. Mrs.
Raymond Dwyer. of Fitchburg, Mass, are
at their home here for the summer.
The annual reunion of the Stratton
family will be held at Hardison's grove.
Franklin, Aug. n. Picnic dinner.
David Pike conducted services at Union
church Sunday afternoon. The choir,
which is composed OF young ladies'
Miss Lura Young, organist, rendered
some fine music. During the service fol-
lowing the prayer, Mrs. Henry Drummond
sang response, Fear Ye Not, o, Israel"
Miss Carolyn Crabtree was sccompanist.
Aug. 10. n
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THE DRUMMER OF CAsTINE.
Forgotten in Cell, He Drummed
His Life Away in Vain.

fNeto York Press)
In 1779 the British built fort COM
manding the bay OF Castine and the little
village of Pentagoet, Maine, and called it
Fort George. 1t was constructed with
four bastions, marking the four points OF
the compass, and with an elaborate laby-
rinth of cells underground, where the
only light that ever illuminated the
mouldy walls was that shed feebly by q
sentry's lantern. In the hollow square
formed by the bastions the gibbet was
erected on which Ball and Elliott were
hanged few years later. Soon after the
fort was finished it was evacuated by the
British. who did not again set foot within
its frowping walls until September, 1914,
when Gen. Gasselin, with $500 men, came
sailing in from Halifax and again took the
town after half hearted defense.
The invaders were not altogether I'M
welcome to the thrifty Inhabitants of the
Castine country, as they scattered the
kings gold with lavish hand and kept
open port for the traders. But if they
rewarded generosity they also punished
severely, and when for the second time
Fort George was evacuated the following
April, the underground cells were full of
prisoners, many of whom were redcoats
awaiting sentence for breaches OF military
discipline. All the prisoners were released
on the morning of the evacuation except .
drummer, who was confined in q cell at
the extreme end Of the subterranean pas
age, and in the excitement of a hurried
departure he was forgotten.
1t must have been several hours before
the silence, unbroxen by the footballs Of
the jailer or the songs and shouts OF the
other prisoners, made it plain to the
doomed drummer that the fort was de-
serted. His drum had been left with him,
and, selling the sticks, he began to beat
upon it furiousiy in the hope that some
loiterer above might hear and come to his
rescue.
How many hours or how many days he
drummed frantically away in the pitch
darkness and grave-like silence of his liv-
ing tomb can only be conjectured, but
villagers passing near heard the muff1e6
sound of rufiie and reveille, tattoo
assembly, charge and retreat, and the
regular beat for columns to march by
The superstitious country people ascribee
the drumming to q supernatural cause
and gave the fort a wide berth. Ths
strokes becoming fainter and fainter, soor
ceased altogether, and it was not unit
years afterward that the underground CELL
were accidentally explored and the skele-
ton of the drummer, still dressed in faded
scarlet, was discovered lying by his mold
ering drum.
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COUNTY NEWS.
Tor additional County News see Other PAGES
ISLEsFORD.

A. j. Bryant is employed on the Doris.
Mrs. Frank Z. Stanley and daughter Ella
were in Bar Harbor recently.
Capt. Sawyer and party, of Bear island,
visited the life-saving station Sunday.
DIR. w. Y. Bowdich and party, OF Boston,
are at their summer cottage, the Tree Top.
Ellery G. Smith, of Jonesport, visited
friends here recently on his way to New
York, where he will remain for some
time.
The Thimble club held its annual sale at
the church Aug. s. The fair was success
in spite Of bad weather, about S275 being
taken.
The steamer Islesford will make regular
trips to and from Cranberry Isles on the
day Of the annual sale, Wednesday,
Aug. II.
l.. l.. Pendleton. OF Islesboro, who has
been employed on the steam yacht Doris,
left Thursday for New York, where he has
employment on larger yacht.
Aug. 10. 8,
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Needham, and Howard F., OF Bangor,
Services were held at the home THURSDAY,
Rev. A. w. Smith officiating, assisted "
Rev. c. c. Koch. Miss Susie Cole ana
Miss Grace Mosely sang two selections
Mr.. Cole was a member OF the bap'H'
church and OF Eggemoggin lodge, T. ap'
A. NJ, and was buried under masoOi'
honors.
About 375 attended the lawn parry
given at The Willows Saturday evening
The spacious grounds were Illuminated y
500 Japanese lanterns. Several tents "'.'
provided where cakes, tea, cohee' ien"D
ade, ice cream and candies were disIen'',
to an appreciative public. Inc mum
Little Princess, Capt. Bartlett Win :, .
Day rs engineer, made four trips ar nrSs
the harbor. A japanese wedding, uD ~
the direction OF Miss Grace Mosee' Al
aolemnized in true oriental fasnioh,c
ter three cheers ana tiger iol IT, ~ ann N
Rhodes, the company dispersed ih' -
OF $50 was realized.
Aug. 10.
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ing in Newton, Mass, is home. Her niece,
Miss Dorothy shepherd, of Rumford Falls,
came with her.
The body Of Archie Wescott arrived Sat-
urday morning, accompanied by Mrs.
Wescoft and three children. Rev. Mr..
Patterson offered prayer at the grave. The
funeral was held in Portland Friday. Mr.
Wescott was Castine boy, son Of Capt.
George Wescott and wife, and had been
employed in Portland many years.
Aug. 10. G..
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sEDGWICK.


Miss May P. ODER, OF Bluehili, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. J. E. Wilson.
John Anderson, Boston, arrived yester-
day for visit with his parents, p. A. An
derscn and wife.
Mrs. A. s. Newman came from Bar Har-
Dor Wednesday, to attend the funeral OF
her uncle, A. F. Cole.
Mrs. T. E. Hall, OF North Brooklin, and
Mrs. Harry Clay Colleen, of Chicago,
called on friends here Saturday.
IA. Closson and Roy s. Dority while
speeding the PAGER Redleaf one day last
week, in turning Penney's corner were
unable to check the horse, and both were
thrown. They were badly shaken up but
escaped with few bruises.
Henry B. Black and wife, Of Everett,
Mass, who have been At their summer
home in Seafsport, passed Q few days last
week with Mrs. Black's brother. H. A.
Small. They left Thursday for Ellsworth
accompanied BY Master Jay r. Small.
A. F. Cole, . highly respected citizen,
died Tuesday, after . protracted illness.
He leaves wife and three children-Mrs.
g. w. F. Hill, Of Paris; Miss Harriette, of
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COUNTY NEWS.
For Additional County Ne,es. see other pages
EAST ORL.AND.


Alexis Luce was a guest at T. F. Ma
sons Thursday.
Mr.. Crook. of Brewer, was in town Mon
day to attend to some piano tuning.
Capt. e. L. Dorr, whose vessel is in New
York, spent several days at his home last
week.
DIR. Mcdonald and Mr.. Cline, OF Blue
hill, were in town Monday and Tuesday,
fishing.
Carl Lauppe and Miss Marie Lauppe are
spending their vacation at W. L. Went
worth's.
Mrs. Gould and son Harry have gone to
Brewer for a few days visit with her
parents.
Miss Ladner, who has been the guest Of
Mrs. Agnes Forsyth, left Friday for her
ome in Everett, Mass.
George Brainerd, of Portland, Conn,
is spending his vacation here with his pa
rents, Frank Brainerd and wife.
Miss Helen Dunbar, who has been visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Ernestine Marks, left
1uuIsudN loT utT upHiS III 2NoItA Ndcllbt.
John Lauppe and Fred Fellows, OF Hyde
Park, are here to spend their vacations
with their families, who are here for the
summer.
Mrs. Pyam Gilkey and daughter Fran
ces, of Germantown, Pa, are visiting
Mrs. Gilkey's parents, Capt. E. E. Pendle-
ton and wife.
The many friends of DR.. Croxford were
saddened to hear of his death. While in
practice here be won the respect and
friendship OF all.
A. NJ. Forsyth arrived from Boston
/ Sunday to spend his vacation at his home.
He was accompanied by his two nephews,
Elwood and Russell Forsyth.
The ladies formed q social circle We'd
nesday with Mrs. Laura Wentworth,
president; Mrs. A. NJ. Forsyth, vice.
president; Miss Bertha Dorr, secretary;
Mrs. Flora Dorr, treasurer. The circle
will meet the first and third Thursday of
the month. Its aim is to promote and aid
4 in church work.
Aug. 10. NJ
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CASTINE.

Lucius Wright has returned to his work
in Massachusetts.
The Unitarian fair will be held ON
Thursday, Aug. 13.
Elisha Wescott, Of Massachusetts,, is
visiting his brother, David Wescott.
Dan: Mediation and Henry vogell are
spending few days at Aiamoosook lake.
Miss Edna Gates has returned home
from visit with her grandmother in
Franklin.
Monday evening for the benefit Of the Ii
brary was great success.
Miss May Shepherd, who has been visit
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COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Netcs see other pases
SOUTH sURRY.

Clifford Coggins is spending week with
friends in Stonington.
DIR. Edward Briggs and family arrived
| last week for the remainder Of the season.
s. w. Wilder is here for a week. He
will give stereoptieon entertainment at
the church Thursday evening. There will
also be selections on the photograph.
! The ladies OF the sewing circle are re-
| joicing over fine new set Of china and
silver for the use of the circle at its enter
tainments. The donor is C. H. Sawyer.
| Five of the young people who came
| down on the Catherine last Saturday were
| left when the return trip was made. Geo.
! Grindle took them aboard the Lulu w.
| Eppes. which CHANGED to pass the wharf at
the time, and they were taken to Ellis
worth.
George Easterbrook. wife and son Cliff
ton, accompanied by Miss Fannie Eddey,
who have been spending a week at the
Francis Curtis place, returned to Rhode
Island Friday. Mr.. Easterbrook received
severe fall when landing from the power
boat in Ellsworth, which shook him up
quite badly.
Saturday, Aug. 1, a picnic was held in
the grove at Everard Young's, as a sur
prise for Mrs. Young's father, John
Haslem, Of Waltham, on his eighty-fourth
birthday. A fine dinner was served, and
all who attended enjoyed the day, as APP
pafently did Mr.. Haslem, who is a re-
markedly active man for his years, and
bids fair to see many more birthday ami
versaries. He was presented with two
birthday cakes, and all wished him many
happy returns of the day.
By the death of Mrs. Harriet Haskell
widow of Andrew Haskell, aged eighty.
five years, three months, which occurred
Aug. 8, South Surry loses its oldest resi-.
dent. Mrs. Haskell was a quiet, kindly
neighbor and friend, and will be greatly
missed in the community where she haG
lived all her life and seen her husband anc
five children pass away, leaving only one
child-Mrs. Hattie Curtis. Funeral ser.
vices were held at the home Aug. 5, Rev
Everett Treworgy officiating. Intermen1
was in the home lot.
The supper which was to have beer
given upon the church lawn Friday even.
ing, owing to the rain was held in tn,
church. There was a good attendance
After supper short business meeting wa.
held, when the reports of the severa
committees were heard and accepted. The
work of the masons was approved and ac-
cepted, and vote OF thanks was extended
to the committees and masons for theil
satisfactory work in connection with tn.
church repairs. The foundation is nov
finished, and Mr.. Ellis, the contractor, ha.
but little more to do. While trying t.
finish the work Saturday afternoon Mr.
Ellis met with painful accident, by hav.
ing his eye filed with newly mixed NOR.
tar. 1t is hoped that the accident may
not prove serious.
Aug. 10. TRAMP.
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BENEFIT
DYSPEPSIA

'Meddybemps, Me-, Aug. ~ ,oSblei
"For years I have been MvS n
With dyspepsia, and after taking 1;14:rS u
bottles OF Z. F. Atwocds 9'M
find myself much improved .aual'
spring tonic believe It has NJ -
Yours respectfully, .,a;rs.
Mrs. Helen Spauia :,
Everyone can give a free rem rem cons 60 &
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store.
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Tommy's maiden aunt had called atten-
tion to some Of that young man's misde-
meanors, thereby causing him to be pun
ished. Tommy pondered while, then
asked, "Papa, will little sister Gladys be
an aunt to my children when am q
mani"
Eyes, Tommy" answered his father,
much Interested. "Why do you sskf"
" Cause she might ~ well get married
and have home Of her own, for ! don't
intend to low any aunts to stay around
my house, making trouble for my chill
dren.u Womsn's Home Companion.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
BAPTIST.


opinions.
Alfred Russell Wallace caught q baby
orang-outang. just like human baby, it
had to be fondled. One must Groom q lit
tie before it would 60 to sleep. When it
was alone it would fall asleep. FOOTBALLS
brought on the whining. Has it ever
occurred to you that most Of the crying is
done for the galleries.
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CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL.
Rer. r. B. Matheics, pastor.
Closed during August.
UNION CoNG'L, ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Rer. J. D. Prigmore, pastor.
Sunday, Aug. 16 - Morning service at
1870. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at Z.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rer. W. F. Emery, pastor.
Sunday, Aug. 16-Morning service at
1880. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45. Junior league at 8.
Prayer meeting and bible study Tuesday
evening at 7.30.
BAPTIST.
Req. p. a. a. Killam, pastor,
Sunday, Aug. 16-Morning service ct
1880. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school
at 11.45. Christian Endeavor meeting at
z. Union Old Home service at 7.3O. fSee
program in carnival report.)
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.3o.
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THE FIRE LOSS

in the United States is over s;.nor i
annually. The amount paid ioi is
1907, q, 200, 900, 600. moe Depart
The receipts OF the PosIohiGse o,d N cir.
ment, 1906, were 1857 49,, 7e3' "o''
cuiation S66S ,655, 076. not cured
1t will cost you but sloo.oo 10 e KeslsJ
OF the disease OF Inebriety at 'N
Institute in Portland, Name.
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MICHAEL T. DooLEY DEAD.
Well Known Lawyer Expires Sud-
denly in City Of Mexico.

Word was received here today of the
sudden death in Mexico City. Mexico. of
Michael T. Deoley of this city, where he
has been practieing attorney for many
years. For the past two years Mr.. Docley
has been in Mexico prosecuting claim
against the Mexican government.
Mr.. Dooley was born in this city about
sixty-nine years ago and received his
early education in the local schools. As a
boy Of sixteen he sailed as purser's cerk
with the government expedition in 1858
against Buenos Aires. After the adjust
ment of those troubles he remained in
Brazil, South America, In business for
eleven years. Later because OF his expert
knowledge Of South American dialects he
was appointed by the then Secretary OF
State Blaine as secretary and interpreter
in the government service. This he re-
signed to study and practice law.
Mr.. Dooley is survived by his wife. who
resides In st. Louis; two brothers, one DIR.
F. X Dooley of this city and the other
a resident of Missouri, and three sisters.
all of Washington.
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NAVY PHYSICAL TESTS.
Officers Preparing for Walking and
Riding Exercises.

Officers of the bureau of navigation and
the Naval Medical Corps are engaged n
drafting the circular which will prescribe
the physical test to Which naval officers
will be subjected as demonstrau Jon Of
individual fitness and an encouragement
to outdoor exercise. Naval officers are
anticipating the order by purchasing
walking shoes and practicing pedestrian
tours. The details of the test are being
considered by the medical officers in re-
lation to the reasonable demands which
may be made of those who must qualify.
1t will be arranged SO that an officer may
select walking. horseback riding or the
bicycle. and the order contemplates the
exercise in all cases within the next six
months and under conditions which will
enable three or four officers to take the
test jointly.
The conditions in the navy differ from
those of the army, SO that the same
methods may not be applied. The order
will be promulgated within the next few
days. 1t is declared that proficiency in
swimming will not be demanded.
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ASKS FOR MORE CLERKS
Gen. Aleshire Calls Attention to In
creased Office Work.

In a report to the Secretary of War
y. NJ Gen. Aleshire makes fresh ap-
peal for an increase I'm the clerical
force of his bureau. THE business of
the office" he says. lis gradually and
naturally increasing and all indications
are that its volume will never be less and
may continue to increase. Business meth
DDS are kept up with modern commercial
developments and the work simplified
ana SO systematized as to require the
fewest clerks possible. With all this. a
great deal of overtime work and curtail-
meht Of annual leave is necessary
Expression has heretofore been given
to the views of tits office ON the subject
of increased pay and the retirement with
pay of employees. The basis upon which
claim for increase of pay rests Is the in
creased cost of living. Clerks are now
PAID according to a rating established
nearly forty years ago. and the reasons
for revising and increasing this pertain
as fercibly to clerks as to those officers
and efhcials Of the government whose
needs have been recognized and provided
Tor The 800 grade for clerks In this
office should be abolished. 1t is only with
great difficulty that competent men can be
induced to accept employment at this rate
ana as promotions are necessarily slow
the pest Of those accepting are difsicult to
retain.
The rooms now at the disposal of this
department in the War Department are to-
taiiy inadequate for its needs. Their con-
gested condition causes muet inconven-
fence and greatly retards work Some
re!ie. from this condition is needed, as.
until more room Is provided. the difficul-
ties will INCREASE"
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PENSION CHECKS IN BOOTS.
Brakeman's Clever Plan to Rob
Michigan Mail Clerk.

Charles NJ. Yeates. a special examiner
OF the pension bureau at Detroit. Mich,
has Just succeeded in making an i'm
portant capture in an unusually interest
ing case. Earl Patterson of Owosso.
Mich. who acted In the capacity Of q
brakeman on the branch of the Grand
Trunk railroad which runs between
Owosso and Muskeson. Mich. was In the
habit of keeping his overcoat. rubber
boots and other personal belongings in a
locker which was in the mail compartment
or the baggage car. and awaited himself
OF the opportunity thus presented to get
access to the mails and to extract there
from eight envelopes containing pension
checks addressed to various pensioners
on the line of the railroad from the De-
trolt pension agency. He would drop the
envelopes in his rubber boots. and in that
way could get them out of the car without
exciting suspicion of the mail clerk, and
ne then forged the Endorsement of each
pensfoner, cashed the check and put the
proceeds to his own use
When first located by Mr. Yeates the
accused denied all knowledge of the
checks, subsequently stating that he had
found the checks already Endorsed, and
then fully confessed that he had forged
every signature. had gotten the money
and had spent 1t in rietous living.
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FLYNN DIES IN AMBULANCE
GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT sue.
CUMBs TO HEMoRRHAGE.
Was Chief Of Inspection Division,
Supervising Architects Office,
Treasury Department.

Paul E. Flynn. chief. inspection division,
supervising architects office. Treasury
Department. died from hemorrhase Of the
lungs while in the ambulance on the way
to Emergency Hospital last night about
6 o'clock.
Mr.. Flynn became i'll while in front OF
the Farragut apartment house and was
carried into the Office of DR.. Charles S.
White. The ambulance was summoned.
DIR. Maclay. in charge, adopted prompt
but unavailing measures.
Mr. Flynn was fifty-one years Of age
He entered the office of the supervising
architect in 1856. as assistant chief. re-
pair division. He was promoted later to
be chief of that division.
The division was consolidated after
ward with the inspection division. On
the death of the late chief of the inspec-
ton division. in March of the present
year, Mr.. Flynn stepped into the place
He resided on Columbia road NORTH
west. His sister and daughter. both OF
whom live in Chicago. were notified. No
funeral arrangements will be made until
they are heard from.
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HOTEL EMPLOYEES ACCUSED
CASHIER AND CLERKS
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
Five Men Alleged to Have Combined
to Rob Proprietor of Bar
Receipts.

Detectives Pratt and Hewlett OF the
central office have arrested five employees
OF the Raleigh Hotel in connection with
an alleged conspiracy to defraud the no.
tel company
Those taken into custody are: Jerome
j. Rafferty,. cashier. who resides at 1907
9TH street northwest: Frank s. Mahoney,
clerk. of 1907 9th street northwest; Henry
Berger. thirty-three years of age. bar
tender; Guy c. Wines. clerk, of zoos LIST
street northwest. and n. p. Reed. clerk
Of 902 Nj street northwest
Rafferty,: Mahoney and Berger were
placed under arrest last night and Wines
and Reed early this morning.
According to the detectives the men
have been working together In a scheme
which enabled them to put into their
pockets a certain part of the money
which should have been paid at the bar
each day.
Manager Tally noted the fact that there
seemed to be something strange IN the
way the cash was coming in recently on
the bar sales. and began an investigation.
He called the attention of the detective
department. and a quiet investigation was
begun ut once with the result that the ar
rests were made last night and this
morning.
Inspector Boardman stated this after
noon that Rafferty,. the cashier had adj
Wieteu " nun that ne Tad been taking
about g each day from the funds When
the sales were known to be larger, the
detectives say, the amount of cash taken
in did not show any appreciable increase
Hotel detectives as well as private de.
tectives. were employed on the case be.
fore the central Office was appealed to.
Assistant Clerk Lum Harper OF the Po-
lice Court stated this afternoon that no
warrants had been issued for the men up
to that time, and later Inspector Board
man said that the prisoners were being
held for investigation. Assistant Distric;
Attorney Ralph Given OF the Police Court
has been consulted and it is understood
mat informatfons were issued in his ofiic-
this morning.
AT O'Clock this afternoon Reed gave
bond in the sum of $1,000