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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
COMING EVENTS.
ELLSWORTH.


"Wednesday, June 23-At Hancock hall
High school graduation exercises in after
noon. Glass play, ferguson of Troy" in
evening, followed by ball.
Wednesday and Thurday, Sept. 15 and
16-North Ellsworth fair.
COUNTY.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
July 8, Z and 8-Meeting of American In
stitute of Instruction at Castine.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. z, and 9-Bluehill fair.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 8 and 8
Eden fair.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. % and %
Amherst 1air.
FAMILY REUNIONS.
Saturday, June 26 : Smith family at
Hardison's grove, West Franklin.
Saturday, June 26 = Tracy family at
Gouldsboro Point.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
GRADUATION EXERCISES.

GRADUATION EXERCISES.
The graduation exercises of the Falls
grammar school were held in the church
Thursday evening, June II, and were
largely attended, both church and vestry
being very nearly filed. On the stage
were seated the four members of the
graduating class, the three teachers-the
Misses Jordan and Miss Fields s-Rev. w.
F. Emery, and George E. Davis and w. H.
Titus of the school board.
The church was very tastefully decorated
of red and white suspended from ceiling
and winding the columns at the stage,
while over the stage the class motto,
sUp Higher" was very prettily done in
the class colors.
The program was we'll given, all the
parts being creditably taken. The class
history, in verse, was particularly good.
The class was assisted in the program by
several members Of the junior class, who
took their parts nicely. The class ode was
sung by Miss Susie Smith. The address
by Rev. w. F. Emery was deep and full Of
thought, and was much appreciated by
all. The comforting of diplomas was by the
superintendent of schools, Rev. r. A. A.
Killam.
Lynch's band furnished the music, and
it is entitled to a large share of the
credit for the evenings exercises.
The graduates were Gerald +. Moore,
Alice G.. Clough, Sara E. Blondette and
Hollis NJ. Garland. The full program fol-
lows:
Mus1c--... .Lynchs band
| Music.."... .-.................... Lynch's band
| alutatory-Recitation, Wait Till Trouble
Comes Alice q ClOuEh
Recitation, Death of Hale. .Eben Whitcomb
Recitation, Guilty or Not Guilty,
Bernice L Garland
Glass history. .......-. sara Blondette
Recitation, Bunker ill Battle,
Hollis NJ Garland
| Recitation, Brave Kate Shelly. Marion Smith
| Recitation, Whistling in Heaven,
Louise Young
| Valedictory, Up Higher....... Gerald E Moore
Muslc..... ....................-.. Lynch's band
| Singing, Glass Ode. Miss Susie Smith
Glass address, ...............Rev w + Emery
| Conferring diplomas ..... Supt A Killam
Music. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Lynch's band
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Lille @. SWEET is in Bar Harbor visiting
her sister, Mrs. Lionel L. Stewart.
Calvert Fullerton, of Gardiner, is visit
ing his parents, George Fullerton and wife.
Mrs. Sadie Alley, with infant son George,
Of Trenton, is visiting her parents, Edwin
Milliken and wife.
Mrs. Sadie Harrington, Of Waltham,
Mass, was called home recently by the
illness of her father, Fred Milliken.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
GREEN LAKE.

Still fishing began Sunday. About
thirty salmon and trout were taken Sun
day. J. B. Webster got eight.
w. P. Lowell and family, W. l.. Morse
and wife and MIR. Clark and wife, OF
Washington, d. c., passed the weekend
at their cottages.
Street Commissioner s. P. Webber has
been doing some fine work on the roads
the past few days. The roads are now in
better shape than they have been fol
years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23

Maud-Have you decided how you
are going to voter Miss Quivers-Oh, yes.
I'm going to vote in my new black cloth
gown with pearl buttons.
Miss Gushington (entering street carl
Oh, don't get up; please keep your seat,
please do. Mr.. Manhattan-Really, I'd
like to oblige you, madam, but l want to
get out at this corner.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Coleman Bates is in very poor health.
Mrs. Ida Flood has returned to her home
here.
Melvin McGown is visiting relatives at
Bar Harbor and Hull's Cove.
Mrs. Florence Rapp, of Brockton, Mass,
is with Mrs. Charles Sweeney for the sum-
mer.
Benjamin Mitchell, who is employed at
Bar Harbor, spent Sunday with his family
here.
Louville McGown, of Greene, spent Sun
day with his parents, Howard McGown
and wife.
Mrs. Frank Dutton, of Berlin, N. H.,
was called here by the illness OF her sister,
Helen King.
Artelle McGown, who has spent a few
weeks with his brother at Greene, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Mary Moore, who has been with
Howard McGown and wife, has gone tc
Brewer to visit her daughter.
Funeral services of Mrs. Frederick
Phillips were held at the church Thurs.
day afternoon, Rev. w. f. Emery, of ELS.
worth Methodist church, officiating.
Union sewing circle will give G
lawn party at the home Of Lyman Dewitt
Tuesday evening, June 20. Ice-cream ano
cake will be for sale. II stormy, first
pleasant evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
Smith Family Reunion

The thirteenth annual reunion of tn
Smith family will be held at Hardison's
grove, West Franklin, Saturday, June 26;
il stormy, the first pleasant Saturday.
All relatives and connections of the
family are cordially invited to be present
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADyERr1sEMENrs rms WEEK

\ Statement Massachusetts Accident Co.
Admr notice-Est Sarah NJ Giiley.
:. /" Est Chas L Myrick.
Exec notice-Est Elizabeth w Nswhall.
John A Lord-Mare for sale.
Hancock hal1-Joshua Simpkins.
8 w Sutton-Real estate.
Maine Central time table.
0 w Tapley-Insurance.
CIV & F L Mason-Real estate for sale.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
w r Parker Clothing Co-Clearance sale.
Whiting Bros = Meats, groceries, carpet
ings. etc.
Eastern Steamship Co-Summer schedule.
MANCHESTER, Conn:
G R Burr g. Co-Agent wanted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23

The Haines prize contest will close next
Saturday at 10 p. m. w. A. Alexander and
J. A. Cunningham have been chosen to serve
on the committee to canvas the official vote
of the contest. These gentlemen will select
a third. They will meet at the Haines store
at O'Clock Monday morning to count the
votes and deposit sealed returns in the safe.
The official announcement will be made at
the Haines store next Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock, when the prizes will be awarded.
Following is the standing Of the leading con-
testants at noon yesterday - the last an
nouncement that will be made before the
close of the contest:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
We Invite You

in and inspect the new arrangement of our
store. We have closed out entirely stock of dry
goods and with the additional space afforded, have
opportunity enlarge and display to better advantage
complete line of groceries. We have the most up
todate grocery store in Ellsworth to-day, the most
complete lines of staple and fancy groceries, We carry
also full line of Meats, Green Vegetables and Fresh
Fruits Flour, Feed and Grain. We have not closed
out very complete and up-to-date line of Wall
Paper Carpetings Rugs and Linoleums, Curtains and
Draperies. We also continue to carry Mixed Paints.
Come in and see us.
WHITING BROTHERS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-23
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

N. c. Aver and wife were here over Sum
day.
Mrs. David Fox, Of Bethel, is here for a
month with Mrs. Helen Fox.
W. H. Brown went to Waltham Monday
to build barn for Milton Haslam.
Master Robert Holden, of Bar Harbor,
is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Harriet
Hastings.
DR.. Frank Whitcomb and family, Of
Orono, were here over Sunday, guests OF
A. w. Ellis and wife.
Leon H. Brown has sold his launch to
Albert Higgins, and on Tuesday delivered
it to him at the head of Green lake, where
Mr.. Higgins will use it in his business as
guide.
Rev. J. D. Prigmore will exchange pull
pits Sunday with Rev. Edwin Judson
Klock, Of Bucksport. Mrs. Prigmore will
accompany her husband, and they will
take the occasion to enjoy sail down the
Penobscot and return by way Of Rocklan d
and Eggemoggin reach to Bar Harbor.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-04-09
LOBBYING.

Lobbying in General-LObbying by Employees of Legl.
lature.
II would be well to enact an effective law prohibiting
corrupt practices concerning or in opposition TO- or
support Of laws pending legislation OF in opposition
to or in support Of claims against the State and proVn
penalties for the violation Of such law.
II would be we'll to pass act with suitable penalties
making lobbying unlawful by employees Ofthe legislature
Senate or House, for any other officer clerk secretary
atache or emplOye Of either the Senate or the Houss
Representatives, Of any committee Of either house 70 m
a. legislative counsel agent lobbyist for any person
hrm or corporation or association Of whatever eharact
or to attempt personally or directly indirectly or y
any means whatever to influence any member Of tie E
sature to support oppose or to vote for or nain
any measure OF eaim pending before the Leislatnra
Il has been claimed that lobbyists have TIED ~ 49,,
undue influence With some past Legislatures Il 4 oo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15
PAST TENSE OF FRESH.

There was no doubt about It: he
was very angry when he entered the
village grocery store and demanded
to see the proprietor.
"You sold my wife some eggs yes
terday, Mr.. Peavey" he said. when
the grocer appeared.
WAL. yes,' said Mr.. Peavey. ge-
nially. Believe l did"
"And you told her. that they were
fresh eggs" continued the visitor.
WAL, yes; it seems to me I die"
said Mr.. Peavey.
But see here, Peavey, you had no
business to say they were fresh eggs. .
"Why not? l bought 'em for fresh
from ST Wiley, too"
Il don't believe 1t. ST Wiley's an
honest man."
"Waal, 81 said It, all right. He
come in here with his basket full Of
'sm and put 'em down on the counter
an traded 'em off for a box of sody
biscuits
when was this?"
"Oh, l dunno. Bout six weeks ago.
I guess. Baltimore American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15


"Great heavens! ne exclaimed us he
read 1t. Here's the change to get to
the bottom Of this Altacoola PROPOSE
ton. It's from Peabody"
Haines read the following:
Dear Senator Langdon-I am going to
Philadelphia tonight Urgent call from o
company for which ! am counsel. 80
probably won't be able to confer with you
regarding the committees choice Tor the
naval base But know you are for Alta
coola and trust to you to do all you can
for that site at course consider the
matter definitely settled.
"This situation will enable Langdon
to bluff Peabody and draw out Of him
all the inside OF the Altacoola business
Ought to anyway. Guess some Gulf
City talk will smoke him out"
Haines rushed out and across the
hall. to reappear literally hauling IN
stenographer by the scruf OF the neck;
"Here. you, take this dictation-record
time" he cried:
Senator Horatio Peabody. Louis Napoleon
Hotel: II
You are goinx(to Philadelphia tonight. I
know, leaving the report on the naval
base to me- I have just come on various
aspects OF the situation which make mo
incline very favorabiy toward Gulf City:
I am looking into the matter and. OF
course. shall act according to my best
Judgment. That Is what you will want
mo to do. know. Sincerely yours
WILLIAM H. LANGDON.
81 don't think Senator Peabody will
90 to Philadelphia tonight" laughed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15
CHAPTER XVI.
a RESCUE IN THE NICK OF TIME.

A RESCUE IN THE NICK OF TIME.
YATER in that never to be forgotten
day Bud Haines ventured back
to his desk in the committee
"a room, after first ascertafning
that Senator Langdon would not re-
turn, Some of the senator's papers
must be Strengthened out. and be want
ed personal documents Of his own.
The secretary regretfully. sorrowful-
" performed these t1nal duties and
found himself stopping Mt various In
terynls to try to explain to himself how
he had been deceived In both the Lang
dons. father and daughter. He had to
give up both problems. To him mel
Their was explainable. I've known
enough senators to know that I'd never
meet an honest one" he muttered
"But as to women-well. there's too
much carefully selected wisdom In
their innocence to suit me-
This cynic. new born from the shell
of the chronic idealist that was. sud
denly was disturbed in his nominations
by a sound at the door. Looking up
he saw Hope Georgia Langdon stand
ing shyly. embarrassed, in the main
entrance.
"Mr. Haines." she said timidly.
Bud jumped to his feet.
Eyes. Miss Hope Georgia.
AS the senator's younger daughter
came toward him he noticed that she
was excited over something and for q
newly made cynic he took altogether
90 much notice of her youthful beauty
her fresh. rosy complexion and hei
dancing. sparkling eyes. The though
occurred TO him. What d woman sh'
viii make-if she doesn't initiate he
ister!''
81 couldn't let you 80. Mr.. Haines
without telling you goodhy and lettias
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15
By WALTON WILLIAMS.

BY WALTON WILLIAM.
I"HIS Is a story about the cabinet
4 and its wife. Rather, it Is q
! story about the wife alone, for
what is mere man that we
should be mindful Of him, especially
u the social game? 1t is probable that
The bunch Of lawyers Taft has gath-
cred around him will fuss more or less
with affairs and get their names in the
papers, but we all know, or at least
NE all should know, that their wives
win run the real world Of the capital,
which Is the world Of society. AS a
matter Of fact also, women have q
whole lot to say about the politics Of
this small earth, and this Is entirely
npart from the suntragette movement
Woman, lovely woman, has had her
ringer In the political pie IN France
and England for years, ana any one
who imagtnes that she has not had her
leg about Uncle Sans game does not
'&uow Washington. For this reason
md Others women Of the cabinet have
become quite factor IN our national
life. The fact that Mrs. Taft and Mrs.
sherman rode in the inaugural parade
u stgn Of the times. They belonged
thsrA j:
L More than one of1lcial In Washington
WNp made BY his wife; also more than
enc olncial was unmade! Our mothers.
wives and sisters do not know any
ching about the government Of nations
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15

Of his service as secretary of agricul-
ture, there will be another cabinet
member without woman. Miss VIII
son so ably acquitted herself during
her official life that it is hoped she will
return to It, She is close friend to
Mrs. Knox and knows Mrs. Taft.
Mrs. Charles Nagel, whose husband
has been chosen as secretary of COM
MERGE and labor, is little known to
Washington society, principally in the
smart set, through her summer resi-
dence at Marion, Mass. She is {
graceful and gracious hostess and will
be heartily welcomed to the cablnt
circle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15

4 oh mol But they do know all about the
government OF men, and In this way
they rule tho rulers, govern the gov
E,@nofs and manipulate the manipu-
tlators. Those pink teas are not mere
IL ornamental Washington dinners
ana receptions, dances and social chats
have seen many little twists given to
iUorld policies. A quiet word from
tteminine Hps has pigeonholed bills In
Eongress. The bureaucracy that has
run the army and navy, IL reports say
true, has not all been male affair.
Women are natural diplomats and
5amasters Of finesse and intrigue. They
may not vote. but they vote the voters.
They may not be elected or appointed
! 10 hold Office, butreign by divine right.
Il Hitchcock q Bachelor.
since the days Of Washington till
now the women Of the cabinet have
played their part In Washington life.
The part grows with the years. In
HE beginning Of the twentieth century
IL Il bigger than 1t was in the nine
ssteenth century. As for the present
cabinet. It contains disparity, for,
while there are nine members, they
have only seven wives. Wilson is a
s|widower and Hitchcock bachelor.
THE daughter Of the secretary Of agri-
culture, Miss Flora Wilson, will prob
ably make up the defect in his case,
and, as for poor Hitchcock, If some de-
ieigning mamma does not remove him
from the heaven Of single blessedness
before his term Is over it will not be
through lack Of maneuvering to that
end. He may be able to manage poll
ticians and, delegations, but he never
has had to deal with the feminine poll
fician ana the damsel delegation.
Az for the wives Of the other cabinet
odicers, they are generally well known
IL Washington, and all OF them are ac-.
truaintsd with Mrs Taft, with whom
they VIII Do thrown into such close
contact during the coming administra-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER's sLIP
Made Taft on Inauguration Day swea'
to Execute" tho Constitution.


ITO execute the constitution"
That is what William II. Taft sworf
to do when he was inaugurated presi
dent of the United States. 1t becam
known only recently that in admin
istering the oath Chief Justice Fulle
made slight slip. The oath as PIT
scribed reads:
II, William Howard Taft, do sol
EMMY swear that 1 will faithfully ex
ecute the Office Of president Of tn
United States and will to the best Of
my ability preserve, protect and de
fefd the constitution Of the United
States"
Chief Justice Fuller, It is nov
learned, in speaking the oath for Mr.
Taft to repeat, phrase by phrase, SO ut
tered 1t that ne said:
'And will to the best of my ability
preserve, protect and execute the con
stitution of the United States"
Mr.. Taft repeated it exactly as Chief
Justice Fuller said and then. bending
kissed the Bible. Senator Knox, who
was standing beside him as the oatf
was administered, noticed the devia
ton from the prescribed oath and
nudged him. saying softly:
"Don't do It,"
OF course the slight error made +
difference In the validity Of the cat
but 1t is being recalled with smi
about the White House because OF Il
we'll known fact that Mr.. Taft has
larger regard for constitutional limit
lions than some other presidents hay
shown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15

There IS no particular charm ass.
the office Of the postmaster genera
under Mr.. Taft's administration. 1t Is
filled by bachelor, the first to enter
the cabinet in long time. Frank ID
Hitchcock is without hostess for bis
menage, but nevertheless he Will an
nually entertain the president and
Mrs. Taft at dinner and otherwise dis
pense the hospitality required of him.
He will be the most sought for dinner
guest in Washington, and II he ever
dimes at home. except when he enter
tains the president, it will not be the
fault Of fashionable matrons.
The Two Misses Meyer.
Mrs. George Won Lengerle Meyer
wife of the retiring postmaster gen
eral, who has been selected to serve
secretary Of the navy, is, like Mrs.
Knox. already an experienced cabi;sss
hostess aud. 4 friend of Mrs. TAT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15

you know that,
no matter what
the others say, ]
don't think there
has been any
thing wrong"
Before tiaines
could reply the
young girl rush
ed on excitedly.
That's why !
came. | know fa-
Their and Caro-
lima won't like 1t
they won't
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15
Women Of the Cabinet
SNAPSHOTS Of the Charming coerie That viii Assist Mrs.
Taft In Presiding Over the World Of Society -
ss at the National Capital =
at the National Capital. ).

ton. Mrs. Philander Chase Knox.
wife Of the secretary Of state, is al
ready an old comrade Of Mrs. Taft,
having served with her In the Roose-
welt cabinet, and they are mutually
fond Of each other. Their houses in
X street were but a short distance
apart, and they frequently made the
Tuesday morning journey from their
homes to the White House together.
The home of the secretary and Mrs.
Knox is delightfully."- located in K
street, Just off Sixteenth street, or
Executive avenue, or the Avenue of
Presidents, as 1t is severally dubbed
from time to time, and is but a few
blocks from the White House. 1t is
just bit of walk, which Mrs. Knox
quite delights in. Having beon on
close terms with Mrs. Root, wife Of
the recent secretary of state, Mrs.
E.ex is already, conversant with her
duties, and, as for the cabinet customs
generally. no one knows them better
Capital Knows Macvesghs.
Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh, who will
stand next to Mrs. Knox at the White
House, is already acquainted with the
smart set in Washington through her
frequent visits to her brother-in-law,
Wayne MacVeagh, and his family at
their home in Massachusetts avenue.
Before marriage Mrs. Macyeagh was
Miss Emily Eames Of New England,
and Games Macveagh,. the son Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-15

I but ! wanted to say TO TQu thaI don
| think one ought to believe things
against one you've liked and trusted.
You think one ought not" sale
Haines. $50 do l. bul. in this cas'
the proofs were very sTong. What
are you going to do when people yo,
can't btspledge their word!'
The girl tossed her head.
"Well, the only ones word I'd lik'
| to take would be the person accused
know I'm only girl. Mr. Haines
and I'm not grown up. but you'y
made a mistake. Do try to clea
things up. Why don't you see fathe
ana talk to him. Please do. Nj
Haines.''
Little realizing that the girl we
speaking in his own favor, for h.
knew not the need for such speaking
he believed her to be defending her
father He grasped her hands i'm
pulsiyely.
you have grown up very much
since you came to the capital haven't
you?" he said "And you are right.
Miss Hope. i ought to have known
even when the facts were against him
that your father couldn't have been
really crooked He can't be-"
Hope Langdon's face flushed indlg-
nantly.
"Father crooked? Who said so?
Who dared say thaty' she exclaimed.
"Why, they told me he had sold out
on the Altacoola bill They said he
was trying to make money on Alta
coola. That's why quit"
on the girls face.
"They said thatv' she exclaimed
''Then they lied. They said you were
the crooked one. Why, father thinks
you sold cut on Altacoola. They said
you were trying to make money on
that navy yard"
"what! They said " was crookedw
Haines fairly shout} 3D. He rushed
around the desk and caught the girl
by both hands. II
II see itY' he cried. 81 see it!
There's something Pm not Just on to.
You thought it was L; your father
thinks
"Of course" exclaimed Hope, quite
as excited as he. II couldn't believe
it. That's why came back to get you
to explain. 1 wanted you to disprove
the charge"
81 should say I would" cried the
secretary.
~ knew it, I knew it! They couldn't
make me believe anything against you.
l knew you were all thought you.
Oh, Mr.. Haines, prove you are that for
N.Y.
| Then Hope Georgia abruptly stop
ped. She had lost her head and in
the enthusiasm of the moment had re-
vealed her real feelings = something
she would never do presumably when
she grew more wise In the ways OF
women.
She suddenly thrust Haines' hands
from her own and stood staring at
him, wondering-wonderin If he had
guessed.
Strangely enough, under the circum-
stances. the girl was the first to re-
cover and break the awkward silence
"Come to our house tonight, Mr..
Haines. There's to be dinner and
musicale. as you know, but that won't
matter. No matter who says no.
promise you that you shall see father
There shall be an explanation.
'sThapk you, Miss Hope. You don't
realize all you've done for. me- said
Bud seriously. Its q wonderful
thing to end girl who believes IN q