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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
Eeaislatiue Hotifes.

Notice Of Petition to be pycsenfed to the Legis-
taturs Of 1900, being tae Seventy fourth Leg
isi7tu,e Of Maine.
NOTlCE is hereby given that IL is the in
~ ten;ion OF the Inhabitants Of the town
OF Isle au Haut, Hancock county. Maine. to
apply for such legislat on in the seventy
fourth Legislature Of said State ~ will set OF
said town from Hancock county aud make
said town part OF Kuox county.
Isle au Haut. Me-, Nov. IS. 1909.
JOHN X. COLLINS
and twenty seven Others.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

A moments insight IL sometimes worth
: LIES experiences. = Oliver Wendell
Holmes.
You ara not doing half 20 much as you
ought to be doing; you are doing thous-
times more than yop dream of.-Bsechsr.
Individuals die; but the amount Of truth
they have taught and the sum of good
they have dons dies not with them.-Aas-
sind.
A great point u gained when we have
learned not to struggle against the cir
eum.trncss God has appointed for us.-H.
2. ASdDy Lear.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
AN APPRECIATION.

WYE, the family Of Mr.. Merrill P. Hinek.
w ley. desire to express oar heartfelt
thanks to all those who aided and comiorted
NJ during the sickness, and st the death and
burial Of our husband and father, and espec.
e6iciency Of DR.. McCurdy. We wish our
friends 70 know how much We appreciate
these services Of love.
Mas. MsnniLL p. HrscKLsy AND FAMILY.
Bluehill Nov ~ 1904,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
for krnt.


HOUSE on Pleasant st. Inquire at IL Pleas
III ant ST.. Ellsworth. Me.
"OUSE-A down. stairs tenement with
IL stable; all in perfect repair. Apply to
MRS. J. A. BowDEs, Hancock ST.. Ellsworth.
T OVER TENEMENT Crippen house, in
IL fine condition. Stable optional. or could
arrange to let whole house to responsible
party for term Of years. Inquire OF J. II. .
BREsNAHAN. Ellsworth, or Z. A. CRIpPaS, 23a
Massachusetts avenue, Boston. Mass
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY

and ask the people Of Maine to devote them
selves earnestly to its observance and service.
The spirit in which the festival was con-
eeived and the traditions which surround it
should incline all to expressions OF gratitude
and acts of kindness. Material prosperity
may well prove to be q menace to social order
unless accompanied by full sense Of its OBJ
legations aud limitations, but when in the
hearts Of q people there abide reverence and
charity the State is safe and the future secure.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Augusta
this tenth day Of November, in the year
Of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and eight, and Of the Independence of
the United States of America the one hum
bred and thirty-third.
WILLIAM T. COBB.
By the Governor, with the advice
and consent Of the Council.
A. /. BRowN,
Secretary Of State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
NOTICE.

THE undefsigned announces to the people
i OF BluehilI and vicinity that hereafter
he will give his entire attention to the prac-
tice Of Law. He practices in all federal. State
and county courts In Maine, with the single
exception Of the probate court for Hancock
county. All legal matters tntrusted 70 him
will receive prompt attention
Bluehill. Oct. %, .. d. 1903.
EDWARD &. CHAnu.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

There are vastly moro men who miss OPP
portunities than there are who lack them.
III fortune, never brushes that man whom
good fortune deceiveth not.-Ben John
son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

WE WANT YOU FOR A POLICY
w HOLDER in the Equitable Life Assur.
ance Society. The most popular and most
literally patronized life insurance company
operating in the State to. day Annual diyi.
bends under all policy forms. Look up local
agent or communicate direcl with the mana
ger for the State, F. II. HAzELros, Port.
land, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Gouldsboro il having little mining
boom Of its own.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

A COW moose. shot and left to rot in the
woods, was found near the Teddy pond
road, in Surry, Saturday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

Mrs. Belva Buzzell, of Ellsworth, is still
picking pansies from her outdoor garden.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
gUanten.

-D--@-~-oOoo~OJN-NIN-O- N.~.o-~.o.o-o-~o
MEN TO SELL every description OF insur-
Nl ance. including new form of Accident
without extra cost. Write GENERAL ISsuR-
AscE AGENCY. io4 Exchange ST., Portland.
Maine.
NyE want district representatives with sat.
w lsfactory references. on salary or COM
mission basis. On receipt of reply YOU will
receive personal interview. MERRILL L.
CLossos, Typewriters and Office Supplies IS
Market ST., Portland, Me.
NYE want delivered at our factory the com.
w ing winter. 100 to 500 cords of white and
yellow birch. maple and beech bolts. four foot
In length. For particulars address or inauire
at our factory office. ELLSWORTH HARDWOOD
COMPANY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
Notice OF First Meeting OF cre" "a,
In the District Court Of the unitea os
the Hancock District OF Maine'

In tie matter Of l. .,.,tes.
WILLARD 7. SIXTH. IN ba"N'' &
Bankrupt, J., ,;,h of Edet
To the creditors Of Willard 4. sm nd distn4
in the county Of Hancock
Aforesaid, bAnkrupt: a, the n
1OTICE IL hereby given ina ,a,s o' the ~
~ day Of November, .. d. I'VE, ~ bspr
Willard 4. smith was duly adlndiesasSsiaa credt
rupt: and that the Hrst meeting y Van stfs&
tors VII Be held q my ONCE. q y - y peer
in Ellsworth. Maine. on the an az stsrnoon+49 4
which time The said creditors may ssssris
prove their claims. appoint tr1 ~. cther bpd
- hankrupt and transsct such c ia rssk
neas g mag properly come 9eiS ,rrsa
tn8' Rsteree In BAnkrupsc''
nllsworth, Me-. November ~ ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

Forest Commissioner Rings latest fig
ures of Names losses by forest fires dur
ing the past summer, rather raises the es-
innate given earlier in the season. when
he placed the total of forest fire losses in
Hancock county at 5000. Now he esti-
mates the fire losses in this county at SO,
e15 on Incorporated towns, and vi, 3sS on
unineorporated townships. His figures
for the State are printed elsewhere in this
issue.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

Down along Esgemoggin Reach and
along the coast between Rockland and
Bar Harbor there is regret at the news OF
the disaster to the steamer Mt. Desert
which was run down and sunk in New
York harbor Sunday. The Mt. Desert was
built for the route between Rockland and
Bar Harbor, and served it for years. While
the old steamer had outlived her usefulness
on the line between these ports, and had
given way to the faster J. T. Morse, she
was kindly remembered by those whom
she so long faithfully served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

Mrs. Everton Colt, of Southwest Har-
Dor, is the possessor OF pretty white hen
which insists on laying her eggs in the
parlor, showing aristocratic traits above Q
common barnyard fowl. She was pur-
chased when half-grown chicken, and a.
far as known, had not been a house pet,
but when the first egg was to be laid,
little Miss Biddy tried to fly in at the
window. Being repeatedly driven away,
she marched to a neighbours house, and
finding q door open, laid her egg in the
hall, and went back home with loud
cackles of triumph. The neighbor ad-
vised the owner to leave her door open at
egg-laying time. She did so, and ever
since the white pullet has gone regularly
in and after peek.ng into every nook and
corner has usually laid her egg on the
sofa pillow or other soft spot, not often in
the same place. She loves to eat out OF
her little mistress Shirley's hand, and
enjoys q morning walk in her arms.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25

The fame of those Surry blueberries,
canned by Z. B. Holmes, has, through
THE AMERICAN a. an advertising medium,
reached to the far West. J. A. Haynes re-
Gently advertised the surry blueberriss in
THE AMERICAN. Last week he received
an order for twelve cans to be shipped to
Ogden, Utah. The order came from DR..
A. s. Condor, of that city, and was accom-
panied by . copy Of the advertisement
from The AMERICAN and letter in
which DR.. Condor said he wished to taste
again the blueberries which - . boy be
picked about his home in Penobscot and
Orland. Doubtless some Of the berries he
will get from the 5urry factory came from
the same plains in Orland which the
genial doctor wandered over in his youth
full days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-25
STATE OF MAINE.
A PROCLAMATION.

NO state IL truly great nor can long endure
that does not appeal 10 God for strength in
adsersity and for humility in success. The
year now drawing TO . close is filed with
signs both Of warning and encouragement,
and that their real meaning may not be mis-
understood nor disregarded should be the
prayer of all those who love their country
and who hope for public and individual we'll
being under the development Of her resources
and her laws. Now, therefore, l, william T..
Cobb, Governor Of the State Of Maine. in
recognition Of the custom established by our
forefathers and followed BY succeeding gene
1Ations, do hereby appoint
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

London selling amounted to 3Oo00 shares.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
BUILDING LINE vIoLAroR FINED

Arrested on Complaint of Director of Public Works Foley for allowing material to remain in the street after being warned to remove it, Louis Skolniclt, a Hebrew contrac- tor, was fined 8 with costs of $G06 in the poiia court yesterday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported over private wire of Hayden Stone X Co., members of New York and Boston stock and New York Cot ton Exchanges, New Haven branch S3 Center street.
 New York Dec 90 1908,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
WALL STREET NOTES Early High Prices Used for Liz uidation-Union Pacific
 Leads Late Break.
BOND MARKET IS GOOD
Stock Markets Average Higher Than at Any Time This Year-Third
 Avenue and Mellen.

The early high prices were obviously used as a basls for liquidation New York Centrars initial bidding up to l24 1-2 was followed by fall to l2S l-4 on seven successive sales all of them for triflng amounts, II went below 12S in the afternoon The same process was at work in other quarters of the market, A few stocks-notably North ern Pacific, Wabash and Wisconsin Central, were bid up sharply but others were pressed for sale under cov- CT of these strong spots Very heavy selling caused the entire market to break in the second hour and at mid day there was a good deal of nervous ness. Then there was a fractional re- covery and activity of trading quicted down, but the decline continued al- most up to the close When tho mar ket was breaking around 2.40 o'clock. word was sent from the floor of the exchange to various offices that q cer- tain firm was selling Unlon Pacific heavily, and that this offering down of the leading speculative stock was the signal for selling many other issues American Smelling sold off sharply being 2 3-4 points down at the time mentioned. One explanation was as good as another, after Union Pacific had recovered 10 14 points Anslga- mated and American Smelling 8 l-2 and others nearly as much, from the low prices on December 2i and 22 Since last weeks collapse there had been an almost continuous recovery The short interest was apparently eliminated and the buying power ex- hausted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

Persons interested in Illinois Central are anxious to know when t is going to advance in line with the other active issues II is the only Hartman stock, traders pointed out, that has not had substantial gain
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
NEW YORK .roCN nARKTr.

Reported over private wirss of Prince & Whitely members or the Now York and Boston Stock Exchanges Now York of1ce, 52 Broadway, and l5 rantav ofraot tJuuan
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
CLOSING PRICES.
Reported
 p Nl,lt

Reported over private wires ot Prince S Whitsly, members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges. New York office, b. broadwas. anu I5 Center str"et. Now Haven. Conn
 Neuy Haven Dec oq 1Q0S
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

(Continued on Fifteenth Page.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
MiscclIaneous Bonds.
STOCK MhRkET REVIEW.

.EN dividends.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
Moderation of Upward Movement E,i-
 dent but Cause Dubious.

New York. Dec % The rate at which prices started upwards with the resumption of dealings in stocks after the Christmas holidays was not main taincd on the second day Of operations. Just what sentiment or opinion may have prompted the moderating of the movement is not clear, but q substan- tia check was encountered in the of ferings to sell at the higher prices, for the level at the outset today was con sidcrably higher, At the end of the day one point losses were numerous There was some perception of an in- congruity between the manner of the scramble for stocks at rapidly rising prices, such as occurred yesterday and the investment demand which the
 (Continued on Fifteenth Page
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

The days price for Texas and Pacinc was equivalent to that Of January
 1907, from which 1t declined 10 l2 S-4 EepaSss-fFe5 .aS -fFe5rua.. ...tins a~re has been some -----ng of Texas' Pacific on the belief sAM;t in February the company will Do Ma. to clear up it's floating debt of ~ inoSut s5,50O,Ooo and have some new r-sapital for necessary improvements
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

There was a general reaction in the traction shares Profit taking occurred in Inter-Met. preferred and Brooklyn Rapid Transit Some large interests are bullish on the former stock In the 4 1-2 per cent bonds the semi-invest- ment demand is notable feature of board business.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires Of Horn.
 blower & Weeks, members Of tho New York and Boston Stock E,.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

The bond market was firm and active during most of the day Union Pacific convertibles sold above l0S for the first time, reaching a new high record. Bankers and brokers reported an ex- celent demand for good bonds yielding 1-2 to per cent, and they were in clned to predict further expansion in the bond market next month.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

Third Avenue stock was affected by denlas from President Mellen that his road had any intention Of buying 1t, ue and value due to current earnings must explain the price Of better than 40 for the stock of a road whose first mortgage bonds are selling at 75 and on which interest is not being earned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-30

Not only was the average Of the market higher than at any time this year, but I large number of important stocks sold al the best price since the panic, and even as high as the top level
 of l901 In this list were Pennsylvania,
 New York Central Chicago and North
 western, Southern Pacific Atchison,
 Great Northern and Union Pacific,
 None of the important industrials was
 al the top.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
How to Keep Young.

From Social Psychology.
II is true that the neophobia of the old
has its cause in mental attitude rather
than In physical decay. II is not that the
mental power is less; but it is natural
for man to rely on the thinking he did
in his twenties and to refuse to reopen
questions he Settled half a lifetime
ago.
This atrophy of thought can be avoid
ed if the danger is foreseen. and a man
deliberately forms the habit of breaking
thought-habits. 1t can be escaped ii a
man recognizes that he is borne on a
stream of social change and that, instead
of trusting to the perspective in which
things appeared in his youth, he must
look and look again.
Then there are searcherS, skilled in the
advancement of knowledge. who never
conclude their education, who become &C
customed to dsowning their yesterdays
and building on tOmorroWs who remain
progressive throughout life, and in their
ripper years, rich in the garnered fruits of
experience. they render the greatest serv-
ice to society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Giants Causeway in Danger.

rom the New YORK ITlDunc
There is only melancholy consolation
in observing that others are as bad as
ourselves. yet ,here are occasions when
even that poor and not altogether con-
vincing observation seems worth the MAX
ing. not by way OF self-exculpation, but
as an exposition of the folly and peril
of throwing stones in a community where
all live in glass houses. We suppose that
there are few things for which Ameri-
cans have been more criticised than their
unitarian and money-mak king vandalism,
and ii is not to be denied that they are
open to that reproach. The draining of
picturesque cataracts for water power,
the diStiguring of noble scenery with adj
vertisements, the Spoliation of the Splen-
did cliffs of the Palisades. Hook noun
tain and the Delaware Water Gap by
quarrymen, are only a few of many in
stances which rise readily to mind. But,
after all. We are not the only sinners
Ruskin passionately protested that rail-
roads and manufactures had spoiled his
England" and there are many who Ia
ment the proclamation of the Jungfrau
with railroad. But other far less ex-
cusable cases Of irreparable vandalism
may be found in Europe than any in the
lake country or the Alps. or even than
the Harvesting of the falls of TERM and
of SchaffhauSen to mill wheels. An
nouncement is now made that the Giant S
Causeway, unique wonder of the world,
has passed into the control or BRITISH
syndicate which is engaged in the manu-
facture of road material. The Irish ba-
salt is regarded as far better than that
which comes from the Rhenish provinces,
and indeed as the best road material in
Europe, if not in the world, and it is,
therefore, much in demand. The enor-
nous development of automobiling has.
of course, increased the demand for the
best possible quality of macadam roads.
and therefore for the best quality of
stone. Operations have already begun
i'm uuarrying near Portrush, and there is,
of course, an enormous quantity IF basalt
available without touching the causeWay.
Yet there was also an almost ineXhaust-
ible quantity of the best trap rock avail
able along the lower Hudson without
blasting down the choicest pinnacles of
the Palisades. The salient points of the
Palisades were sacrificed. while millions
Of tons of talus were neglected. And the
significant fact is that this syndicate
can at any time. if 1t so elects. begin
the destruction of the very finest part of
the CauSeWay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Imported Brass
Desk Articles.

TTT1 F ARE showing a
II VU large assortment of
WV Brass Desk Req
uisites. intended es-
pecially for Xmas gifts. Included
are Ink Wells, Book Racks. Per-
petual Calendars, Pen Wipers.
Irvine Boxes, Paper Files. Stamp
Boxes, Paper Cutters, Note Pads,
Candlesticks, etc.
Brass Ink Wells. Each. so to $1,000
Brass Book Racks Each. 100 to $1,000
Brass Perpetual Calendars. g.
Zach .-........-..- %A'/O ~ p $40
Brass Pen wipers. Each. soc to S.. 2s
Brass Irvine Boxes. EaS so and SIX
Brass Paper Files. Each. soc to $500
Brass Stamp Boxes. Each $I.75 to 5000
Brass Candlesticks. Each. =. &c to So. 60
Brass Paper Cutters. Each. soc to ST 90
Ea SGte Pads. in brass cases. 75c to S.. 20
and G BRASS ss,s in s1'her $oo to
Main floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Boys Xmas
Furnishings.

- HOSE little details that
n add so much to the boy's
w. attire, that stamp him as
being neat and careful
all here and in large variety.
Bows Neckwear, in all the lat
est shapes and styles, CSC and SOC
each.
Boys Suspenders, 25c and soc
a pair.
Boys Collars, ? for csc.
Boys Cuffs, square and round
points. 2 pairs for 25c.
Boys Shirts, white and colored
madras. SOC, $I.oo and $I.5o each.
Boys Blouses, white and color
ed effects. soc and $I.oo each.
Boys Separate Shields, CSC,
39c and soc each.
BOYS Sailor Ties, SI.oo each.
Boys Pajamas, white and COL
ored madras and outing flannel,
75c, $I.oo and $1.5o suit.
Boys Night Shirts, plain white,
soc each.
Boys Felt Hats, Sl.oo to $3.50
each.
The popular Jack Beaver"
Hat, all colors, $2.oo each.
Boys Caps-Golf, Bull Dog,
Elton and Double-band styles, soc
to ST 90 each.
Boys Skating Caps and Knitted
Toques, csc, soc and $I.oo each.
Boys Knitted Scotch Tams,
soc and $I.oo each.
Boys Sweaters, coat, We neck
and other styles; sizes 2H to ID,
$1.oo, SIPS, $I.5o to $3.50 each.
Boys Cuff Buttons, CSC to $I.oo
pair.
Boys Scarf Pins, SOC to $I.oo
each.
Tbird floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Decay of Building Stones

From the Building World
The causes of decay in building stones
are various and depend on the physical
structure Of the stone, its composition and
the nature of the surrounding atmosphere.
The most destructive agent to which the
stone is exposed is rain or moist atmos
phere, and also. in minor degree, wind.
frost and smoke.
The air of large towns is usually charg-
ed with various deleterious acids: these
acids are dissolved by the rain, which
penetrates the stone in a greater or less
degree. according to its physical struc-
ture, and combines with the constituents
of the stone. causing 1t to decay, so tina.
any contrivance that will check the ad-
mission of water will be most likely to
succeed in arresting decay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Special Sale of
Bows Xmas Clothing.

~ PECIA attention called to the following items in Suits
VA and Refers purchased
~ tered correspondingy low prices They the products
of reputable manufacturers made of the fashionable
tailored the styles
and thoroughly finished inside and
lot of Boys Atwood Suits. in plain navy blue worsted
have pairs
locker All fresh to H.
$500 each. Worth from $3.50 to $3.50.
lot OF Boys Knickebocker Suits of materials in
mixtures lined Well made well
suits. Sizes 10.
S3.75 each. Worth from $500 to $3.50.
Boys Fine Atwood Refers plain colors and fancy
fronts others high neck
p. Very attractive for the little fellows.
$500 each. Worth from $3.50 to $3.50.
of Boys Atwood Refers. plain coors fancy ef
all lined with excellent quality flannel sizes H. Stylish
ur-todate coats. all this make.
S3.75 each. Worth from $500 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Pretty Gift Things
LIN Infants Department

M T IS just as hard to select a
gift for baby as it is for a
uU grown person. Our In
fants' Department offers a
wealth OF suggestions. The fol-
lowing list includes a few dainty
novelties in infants needs that
will make pleasing and service
able gifts:
Infants Down Pillows. square. ohlong and
Each. snaps ..s... 4oc, soc. 75c and ST 90
Infants Pillow Cases. Of sheer lawns. heavy
linens and India linon. hand embroidered in
dainty floral designs and variously trimmed with
hand embroidered scallops. fine
laces hemsttching and tucked 1sc 10 G. ~
Infants Hot Water Bags, with pink Ct M
and blue crocheted silk covers. Each.
Infants CeIluloid Sets consisting of comb
brush. soap dish. powder box and RATHER. reco
rated in rosebuds and forget-me-nots. &, M
Infants Coat Hangers.
covered with hand-painted zcc and $I m
Infants celluloid Rattlers. decorated roc
in floral designs. Each. .....,......... SoS
Babys Record Book. to record babyhood events
from birth, In white with band-psinted ~.
10TH designs. Gscn. ...... ~
Arnold Knit Bedroom Slippers fleece ~.
lined: finished with crochet edge. Pair. ~
Third floor Eleventh st.