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HIGHLAND, NORTH PENoBscor.
Highland grange held its regular meet
ing Dec. Is, with about twenty-five MEM
bers present. The lecturer elect having
declined, Galen Grindle was elected lee
turer for the ensuing year. Highland
grange has extended an invitation to
Halcyon grange to meet with II Jan. 1,
and it is also the pleasure Of the grange
that Sister Fannie Billings, Of Halcyon
grange, install the officers for the ensuing
year on that evening.
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This column 10 devoted 10 the Grange. 60
peciAlly 70 the srsngcs Of Hancock county.
The column 10 open to all grangers for the
discussion Of topics of general interest. and
for reports Of grange meetinss- Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject 70 approval BY
the editor, but none win be rejected without
good reason.
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At the regular meeting Of Lamoine
grange Dec. 2, the worthy lecturer, Sarah
Young, filed the chair, the master and
overseer being absent. Master-elect Hol-
lis Austin sent in his resignation, and
the grange proceeded to elect q new mas
ter. Newell Hodgkins was elected. The
first and second degrees were conferred on
two candidates. Number present, thirty
one, including one visitor from Maria
Vile grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-12-30

Christian Endeavor has had great in
Auence In shifting the emphasis from
oar denomina tional differences to the
points in which we agree. May this
- on!-James Lewis Howe. Phi. D..
Professor In Washington and Lee Uni.
NssBtty.
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NEW CENTURY, DEDHAM.

A class Of four received instruction in
the first and second degrees in the New
Century grange Dec. rs. Visitors from
East Eddington grange were present.
The lecturers program included readings
by Marcia Blood, Laura Cook, Mary Bur-
rill, g. A. Gray, recitation; Nellie Hous-
ton; solo, Gladys Eldridge; music by Ethel
Fogg, and the question: "What are postal
savings banks, and what benefits would
be derived from their establishment"
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DATES.

DATES.
Friday, Jan. S-Meeting OF Hancock
Pomona grange with Sedgwick grange-
Wednesday, Jan. 13- Meeting of Green
Mountain Pomona grange with Bay View
grange, Salisbury Cove.
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: II We could tslk 70 yoa personally about the
great merit Of Foley's Honey and Tar for
could be induced - experiment with unkuown
preparations that may contain some harmful
drugs. Foley's Honey and Tar costa you no
g. a. PARCHBa.
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Law sxoAaplse wu,aars AND MEASURE

bnshet OF Liverpool salt snall weigh o,
pounfs. and bushs1 of Turks Island salt shall
weigh u pounds.
The standard weight Of bushcl Of potatoes
In good order AM dt for shipping, Ia 80 pounds.
OF apples. ~ pou nds.
The standard weight Of bushei OF beans in
good order And 1t for sbipping, IL 60 pounds;
OF wheat. bcets. ruta. bags t:raips and peas, %
pounds; Of corn. 81 pounds; OF onions 81,
pounds: OF carrots, English tarnips, rye And
Indian neal Sc pounds, of psrsnips. Is pounds;
OF barley and bucSwneat, " pounds: Of oats
- pouuds. or even measure a. 0y agreement.
Success Is foil OF promise till men get it;
and then IL last years nest from which
the bird has fiown.-H. W. Beecher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-12-30

Two more Of our reunionists are heard
from in to-day's Issue, for which am
grateful, for how do we know these NJ. BIS
get safely home, especially when one can
scarce see the way for smoke, unless they
write usf Thanks to both and to all from
AUNT MADoE.
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MAssAPAQuA, SOUTH BLuEHILL.

The regular meeting Of Massapaqua
grange was held Dec. "a, with fair at
tendance. At recess supper was served by
ladies Of the circle. The worthy overseer
gave an interesting report of his visit to
the State grange. The lecturer pro tenn.
presented the following program: Reci-
tation, Lula Maddox; song, Clara Hender-
son; readings, L. H. Sibley, Lula Candage,
Leslie Candage; songs, Roy Henderson;
original story, Roy Henderson. Candy
was served by worthy master.
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GREENWOOD, BAsTnnooK. d
Greenwood grange bald its regular
meeting ct Eastbrook DEC. %, with al o.
ncers present except gatskeeper. 1t being
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To Aunt Msdee and NJ. b. Sisters.
Far and near,
A Merry Christmas to you all, and .
Happy New Year.

"Again the silent wheels OF time,
Their annual round have driven"
ERNIE Slime.
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Janet writes:

Janet writes:
~ have wanted TO write the NJ. BIS more
than ever, but must wait for the New Year"
We know how busy You always are, and
that your hands and heart are full, when
sickness and loss and anxious care follow
each ether in quick succession.
Esther says:
81 haven't forsaken the column utterly.
Hope now to find time for letter soon.''
This is another busy sister, whose let
tiers do US good. Now might 90 on with
more nice quotations from cards and
booklets and pleasant words OF remem-
brsnce just received, Tor have had . real
reunion of the dear NJ. r. nieces these
days Of Christmas. 1t is the very next
thing to meeting you personally, and l
thank each and all for your kindness. The
poets and the artists in our circle have
contributed to my Christmas pleasure, and
the pretty cards and views and poems be-
speak love and good will. May each and
sll who read our column have prosperous
yearl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-12-30

Harvest Home grange held an enjoyable
meeting Dec. 16, with thirty -nine mem
bers and visitors from Arbutus, Dracut,
Lake View and Bayside oranges present.
After business, three candidates were in
structed in the third and fourth degrees.
After recess the young people gave their
program in the contest, defeating both
the 'sold men" and ssold women. The
s'old men" will furnish treat 1t the next
meeting for the winners. The young
people are pleased at their success. Oni-
GERS will be installed Jan. 9. The install
iation will be public.
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cAsrIHE.

CABIIEE.
The newly-elected ofIicers OF Castine
grange are as follows: Norris L. Leach,
master; Paul wescott, overseer; J. Y.
Perkins, lecturer; e. E. Leach, steward;
Bradley Morgrage, assistant steward: j.
Wesley Bowden, chaplain; e. c. Bowden,
treasurer; Emma A. Bowden, secretary:
Maxwell Leach, gatekeepef; Eldora Glenn
emit, Ceres; Georgia Heath, Pomona; Annie
Whitmore, Flora; Alberta Hanson, lady
assistant steward.
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PKNoDsCor.

The newly-electsd of1cers Of Psnobecot
grange are - follows: Bernard e. Var
mum, master; Arthur w. Perkins, over
sesr; Carrie L. Perkins, lecturer; Frank =.
Dunbar, steward; George n. Staples, a.
sistant steward; Luelia Snowman, chap
lain; BENJAMIN b. Cushman. treasurer;
Lizzie Staples, SECRETARY; Winfield B.
wardwell, satekesper; Mary }. vaFnum,
Ceres; Grace 4. Leach, PumonA; Edith
Snowman, Flora; Lowena Wardwell, lady
assistant steward.
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Like the Christmas, may the New Year
Brightly dawn for thine and thee;
Hopes bright light chase far all shadows,
Causing every fear to Zee.
AuNr EnNA
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Mariaville grange met Saturday even
ing, with twenty eight members present.
The first and second degrees were con-
ferred upon one candidate. The literary
program was very good. Saturday, Jan.
8, officers will be installed and harvest
feast will be served. One member was
reported ON the sick list.
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JOHN poRrrY, SULLIVAN.

WIN DOsszH ~ % x~hsfSANs
The newly-elected officers of John
Dority gfange are - follows: Herbert o.
johnson, master; Mrs. Cora e. Slower,
overseer; Mrs. Grace NJ. Wilbur, lecturer;
Seth A. johnson, steward; f. Lamont
johnson, assistant steward; Mrs. Addie
v. Orcutt, chaplain; Edwin w. Doyle,
treasurer; Miss Clara o. johnson, secre-
taTy; Hollis Brsgdon, gatekeeper; Miss
Nina B. Urann, Ceres; Mrs. Bertha L.
Bean, Pomona; Mrs. Rebeccs H. Doyle,
Flora Miss Rena L. Hooper, lady assist
ant steward. T
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-12-30

Sedgwick grange held its regular meet
ing in Union hall Dec. Is, with . fair
attendance An unusual amount OF BUSH
ness was attended to. Two applications
for membership were received. The pro-
gram was laid over. Friday, Jan. 1, the
officers for 1909 will be installed. At pres
ent the grange ball 10 in the hands OF the
painter.
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Dear Mutuats:
As ] am writing and looking westward the
sky and beautiful sunset remind me Of Ego,
as she loved the sunsets.
Now. Meb, wasn't Isjust glad to see the let
ter in the paper from you. II seemed good to
see the name Meb once again and all will be
glad to see youland your Lee back in Maine
again Mt our reunion. lam little late, but
must tell those who could not meet with us
that the friendly handshake does one good
the absent onesi are always remembered and
all hope Tint sometime there may be q time
and place where more can meet. Only for the
smoke which msrred the beautiful view
which one gets FROM the wyman cottage our
day would have been perfect.
Since that daysone Of our number. Day, has
been called to the higher home. We shall all
miss her, especially as our esteemed editor
and his wife come, for with them Day has al
ways come along, too, and we are always eag-
eriy on the lookout for them Our sympathy
Is extended to the family.
A happy New Year to all. Ass.
G. writes;
II Was saddened to learn OF the death Of
Mrs. Day. Theresseems to be . nearness, .
drawing together among the Nutuals that We
do not feel usually for passing acquaint-
ance. My sympathy goes out to the husband
and son in their loneliness.''
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am tardy again, but trust Aunt Madge will
pardon me, knowing how filed with urgent
duties the days are for me. AS the glad
Christmas time approaches we are reminded
Of the ties Of friendship which have been
formed a. the years roll by, and love to be-
stow upon each other some simple token as
an expression Of our appreciation OF the es-
TEEN in which we are held. Just now our
hearts should be full Of love and sympathy
for Gods whole creation, for are we not all
one great familyf Especially should we re-
member those who are lonely or sorrowful
and who are often forgotten.
How lid enjoy the reunion tall but the
smoke)! It 10 90 interesting to meet the sis
ters.whom one has wondered about. hope 70
attend again and meet many more, yet there
will be one vacant chair.
believe promised . recipe which send
herewith and hope you will like il. am not
using 1t often just now, ~ my hens are ON .
strike.
Did any Of you ever make . cream cheese
cake pie? 1t Is very rich, but am fond Of 1t
II could write such interesting letters q
Aunt Maria, would write three columns; -
it 10, must stop. Hope You win all have .
full stocking and iife's richest blessings dur
ing the coming year. An.
RoMKo AND JuLIKrrx CAKK-Juliette-On
cup OF white sugar, whites Of six eggs well
beaten, one tablespoon Of butter, one and one.
half cups Of hcur, one heapins teaspoon Of
baking powder, four tablespoons Of sweet
butter, yolks Of six eggs, one cup Of -four, foul
tablespoons sweet NTH. one hesping teaspoon
baking. powder. Bake in separate tins. Beat
juice and grated rind Of lemon; thicken this
with powdered sugar and spread between and
on top Of the cakes.
CHKHsE CAKs Pin Two fve-cent cream
Of three eers nI two au ana one.ha cuns 0ni.
verified sugar, . pinch Of salt. one small cur
cream. one-eighth OF . nutmeg, one table
spoon butter, grated rind and juice Of lemon
Put whites OF three eggs in last.
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BIBLE READINGS.

! Kings xviii, 81; Prov. /, 1919; ii
10; Ps. cxix, GIG, lis; lisa. l, 1920
Luke Nv, 1920; Matt. xvii, 21-26
DAN !, lis; Acts v, 2o-29.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
SPRECKELS' DOLLARS
TO FIGHT HARTMAN
Honest Money Must Be Spent to
Oppose Dirty Dollars" Says
Millionaire.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. He must
fight money with money. Dirty dol
lars, spent to secure dirty ends, must
be met with honest dollars spent TO
secure honest ends"
This is the public statement made to
day by Rudolph Spreckels in reply to a
report that he was tired Of spending
his money to clean UP San Francisco.
Spreckels' statement shows mat the
Lincoln-ROosevelt League. which or
ganized to fight z. H. Hartman and
the railroad control Of the Republican
party in California, will have all the
backing his money can give it when 1t
goes into the fight next month to elect
delegates to the State convention.
In San Francisco we have shown
that dirty dollars have been used to
accomplish dirty ends" he said. THE
honest dollars havs been spent to ex-
pose this. More must be spent. 1 have
entered this political fight because 1
have honest dollars to throw against
dishonest ones"
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
SWITCHMEN'S STRIKE
NEAR ON LACKAWANNA
Leaders of Men Are in Conference.
Other Unions Not Likely
to Quit.

BUFFALO. n. Y. Aug with the
news that President Truesdale, OF the
L.ackawanna railroad, has refused TO
mess the grievance committee of the
Switchmens Union, regarding the un-
lust dismissal of the men on the Buff
falo division, it is now believed that a
strike is inevitable. Frank T Ha1Iey.
grand president Of the union, and the
grievance board went into executive
session after hearing Mr.. Truesdale's s
reply TO their request for a conference.
He Will issue q statement later
Ohicers Of the various lodges of the
local railway organization refuse to 20
on record as to the probability OF a gen
erai strike on all the roads In sympathy
with the switchmen- The hifficulty
concerns the -switchmen employed on the
Lackawanna railroad only, the officials
said and il is probable that no other
employees will be affected.
The switchmen and members of other
railroad employees organizations nearly
an have agreements with the different
lines, and to strike out of sympathy,
would be a violatioa~of that agreement.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
CHARLOTTE WALKER
MAY WE'D HACKETT
Actress Gets Divorce From
Galveston Physician-Mar-
ried Twelve Years.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. The ap-
plication Of Charlotte Walker, the ac-
tress, for a divorce from her husband,
Dr. John B. Haden, a physician of Gal
weston, and the custody of their two
girls, has been granted by the Tenth dis
trict court without contest.
The plaintiff charged her husband
with cruelty. negligence. and I'll treat
ment- Aside from denial Of these
charges he did not contest the case.
Announcement OF the divorce decree
brought out the report that Charlotte
Walker. which IS her maiden name, was
making preparations 20 become the wife
OF Jcrae- X. Hackett. with whom she
toured in theatrical company.
She married Or. Haden in Galveston
twelve years ago. when she was known
only IN amateur theatricals. She Ell
tered the theatrical profession under
protest from her husband and her rels.-
tives. Her father was a pioneer and
wealthy ship agent here, and his widow
now lives on a ranch in west Texas,
where 1t is said Charlotte Walker Is
spending the summer.
She IS a native Of Galveston, and re-
ceived her education in the UrsuIine
Academy here.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
PRINTER IS FINED
FOR SHOOTING GUN
Sprinkston Discovered Discharging
Revolver Into Street From Sec
ond Story Window.

Because he mixed his dates end held
lone Fourth of July celebration. Vir-
gil Sprinkston. a printer. fifty-seven
years old, Of Sos X street northeast,
will spend the next four months and
half in the workhouse on charges
Of disorderly conduct and disoharging
pistol without a license, unless he
pays S45 for his fun.
Last night hurry call was sent in
20 the Ninth precinct by citizens in that
neighborhood. who said that a man had
been killed by some one sitting in a
second-story window playfulIy shoot
ing his initials in the trees and taking
chance shots at passers-by.
Thinking it might be another DR.. Pos
posiel case. and not Wishing to be a
target, Officers Frawley and Moore
broke In the back way and suddenly
and forcibly seized Sprinkston from the
rear He made no trouble and went
quietly to the station house.
This morning he said he was just
teasing his neighbors and had meant
no harm. IT is understood that friends
will pay his i1ae and he will be liberated
within a few days.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
PLAN RECEPTION
TO OLYMPIC TEAM
Rousing Welcome Awaits Home
coming of Victorious American
Athletes From London.

NEW YORK, Aug. The eighty
American athletes who sailed to Eng
land a few weeks ago and put the ath-
letic teams Of every other nation our
OF the running, have their hardest
event 70 20 through, a reception August
3 n New York, that promises 70 become
historic
President Roosevelt, William J. Bryan.
Governor Hughes, and others are ex-
pected 20 be present
The tentative program follows:
Escort to the athletes-United States
gunbOat Wasp.
Reception - Universal welcome %
championship team
Parade 10 City Hall
Exercises City Han and City Hall Park.
Standardization Roosevelt William
Jennings Bryan, Governor HUghts,
Mayor Mcclellan. President OF Beard
Aldermen p. F. MCGOWAN. and Chair
man P J. Conway
Presentation OF medals 10 athletes,
with special medals TO John J. Hayes,
Marathon winner. and ]. c. Carpenter,
the disqualified winner OF the 400-mete-
run
Banquet on day following rece0ton.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Bryan VIII Reply
In The CoHlnoner

LINCOLN. Neb-. Aug The report
coming here from New York that Bryan
viii reply publicly 10 the attacks upon
him by President Van Cleavs. OF the
National Manufacturers Association
are confirmed by the candidate
he announces that his reply to Van
Cleave viii be made public in The issue
Of the COmmoner which viii be out next
Friday. but he declined TO intimate in
advance what he viii say 1t is under
stood. however, that the open letter Eiu
exceed two thousand words IN length,
and that the efforts Of Van Cleave TO
keen the recent Republican national
convention at Chicago from making any
concessions to organized labor are 70
be dealt with.
Bryan has completed his letter OF ac-
ceptance. and the notes are now being
transcribed by his secretary. Bob"
Rose. The document is understood 10
be a comprehensive dissection and com
parison Of the two party platforms. and
rumOr has Il that Bryan goes outside
the platform adopted at Denver 10 an
swer some Of the questions prOpOUuded
10 him by Taft l. the latter's speech
at Cincinnati
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
Plans to Resent Attack by
Manufacturers AsSocia-
ton President.
DEMOCRAT MEMBERS
WILL BACK KLEADER
Hope to Have Organization Repu-
date It's Chief Officer for His
Political Activity.

NEW YORK, Aug. The real
strength Of the National AIanufactur-
ers' Association, and, incidentally, or
It's president, J. W Van CIeave. is to b
tested by the Democratic party. Nor
man E Mack. chairman Of the Demo-
cratic national committee. has received
word from Lincoln that william J..
Bryan. the candidate OF the party. has
decided 10 reply publicly to the cir
culars which the National Association
has sent broadcast throughout the
country over Van Cledve's signature
calling on all members and their friends
tc take the hide on Bryan al The
coming election and nail IL 70 the fence
for all time"
Bryan heretofore has been friendly
70 majority OF The association, and
has intimated that certain Of its pril-
clples are fundamentally right
Resents Labor Plank.
The onslaught OF Van Cleave, which
the latter admits, is caused entirely BY
the adoption by the Democracy OF the
anJi-inju junctiop plank, has nettled both
Bryan and bis closest edvisers, ard
they are preparing 10 fight the presi-
dent Of -he association within his own
organization.
Tie nrst opposition that has been ap-
proved, Il IS reported here. is 10 sound
Jle association. members as 70 their 20
ILCal faith Many Of them are Demo
Gratis. They VIII be called upon 70 repu-
date publicly the attack OF Van CIeave,
ana 70 CenOUnCe his attempt 10 make
the National Association OF AIanufac-
turers pOltlcas machine pure and SIM
pie"
Certain OF the members have already
assured Bryan Of their support
Letter. First Gun.
The first guns Of the battle are TO be
fred in an open letter from Bryan 70
Van Cleave- In i IL IS understood that
the Democratic Chte1Jain VIII delOunce
the attempt Of NaI Cleave 10 make the
coming campaign p struggle between
capital and labor"
Bryan viii defend the plank IN the
Democratic platform which applies 20
the Injunction and FIlls 80 ERe report
declares. take issue w1th some OF the
statements Of Van Cleaee that his sSS0-
ciatiOn Is sOlidly Sehind him in combat
ting Bryan.
IN fact his intention is 70 apply the
short, ugly word to Van .CleaVe, ard
20 place him on recOrd so that Othsc
members OF the association VIII be
compelled to take sides The Demo
cratic 1aders believe this viii result IN
the Reputation Of Van Cleave, bat this
Is prOblematical
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
TO GIVE BATTLESHIP
AS g. A. R. MEMORIAL
Ohio Post Wants Contributions of
Dollar Turned Over TO Secre-
tary of the Navy.

MARION. Ohio. Aug. IA movement
TO raise money by popular subscription
to build a mammoth United States bat
tleship was inaugurated yesterday by
owen Gray Post, G. A. r, at La Rue,
this county The only request to be
made Of the National Government, ac-
cording to the resolutions adopted by
the posts is that the battleshIp shall
wear the name Grand Army OF the
Republic. as a memorial to the veterans
OF the civil war.
1t is expected every Grand Army man
in the country will take ~ the move
ment Contributions OF 81 or more
are to be received from all citizens.
subscriptions being In charge OF the
commander Of each local post and by
him to be forwarded to the department
send all contributions to the Secretary
of the Navy.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
THE WEATHER.

The coast storm has turned seaward,
and is apparently central this morning
a short distance east of the Virginia
capes with a north-northeastward tend
ency. The high winds have not ex-
tended north of the Virginia coast, but
showery conditions were general
throughout the Atlantic States. In the
interior conditions have changed but lit
tie, except that il is considerably cooler
from the upper Mississippi valley east
ward, and warmer in the Northwest
The weather Will be fair and cool to-
East while in the South II will be
partly cloudy, with occasional local
showers.
Steamers departing today for Eu-
ropean ports VIII have brisk north TO
northwest winds, showers Saturday,
clearing sunday TO the Grand Banks
TEMPERATURES.
The Washington times., 1908-08-01
UNIDENTIFIED BODY
IS FOUND IN PARK
Well-Dressed Man Ends His
Life With Revolver
Bullet.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The body OF an
exceedingly well-dressed. unidentified
man. who had ended his life with a re-
voIver, was found today near the east
drive Of Central Park at Sixty-fourth
street.
In his right hand he held the pistol
There were 8 cents in his pockets, and
some trinkets, although nothing that
might lead 10 hts identity.
He was apparently sixty years old and
wore a suit Of blue serge with q black
derby hat.