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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
The Code Of hammur.h,

The so called code Of Hammu,...,
was brought to light during tho ers.
vations on the site Of Babylon ana !.
looked upon as being one Of the ~. !.
Oldest II not the Oldest Of all knors
records. 1t Is believed to be at ~.
1000 years older than the Mosaic l,s ~
King Hammurabi reigned over Rahr
Ion about the year 1900 B. c., and n.
laws he inscribed on the clay tablst.
for the most part no doubt long anti
date that time. The Mosaic Law !.
supposed to have been given to ysn.,
about 100 B. O., and 1t would appear
therefore. that the Hammurabi coda
has the much greater antiquity.-Nsv
York American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
EAST FRANKLIN.

Everard Wentworth is assisting Henry
Gordon with his wood-sawing machine.
T. M. Blaisdell has larger crew Of
quarrymen than ever before at this season.
Mrs. George Gordon was called to
Steuben to attend her mother, Mrs.
Leighton, who was injured by fall last
week.
Feb, d, r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
KIN.
CAPE ROSTER.

John Lundwal has gone to Portland to
word.
William Neague has his saving outfit in
commission.
Mr.. Smith, superintendent of the farm
on Holbrook's island, has resigned.
Irving Gray returned to Portland Tues
day, after short visit to his family.
Feb. 26. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

Sloan's Liniment Is the best
remedy for sprains and'briises.
1t quiets the pain at once, and
can be applied to the tenderest
part without hurting because it
doesn't need to be rubbed - al
you have to do is to lay 1t on
lightly. 1t is powerful prepa-
ration and peneuates Instantly
relieves any Inflammation and con-
gestion, and reduces the swelling.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
COUNTY NEWS.
PARTRIDGE COVE.

e. E. Tinker, of Caribou, is in town for
. few days.
Ralph Young, of Bangor, was in town
Inst week on business.
Mrs. H. c. Lord, Mrs. Alice Haynes. OF
East Surry, and Mrs. G. c. McGrath, OF
Old Town, were here to attend the
funeral of Miss Addie Springer.
Feb. 2S. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
Paupor Notice..

HAVING contracted with the City OF EI hc
may need assistance during the next NV
years and are legal residents Of Ellsworth.
forbid all persons trusting them on my ~
odations to care Tor them st the City Farm
house. II. J. DRuNhsy
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

Stops earache in two minutes; toothache OF
pain of burn or scald in five minutes; hoarse-
ness, one hour; muscieache, two hours; sore
throat, twelve hours-Dr. Thomas Eciectrie
Oil, monarch over pain.-Adct.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
Witness Ny Hand.

In the early days only few scho,.
ars knew how to write. 1t was then
customary to sign document b.
smearing the hand with ink and I'm.
pressing 1t upon the paper, accompe.
MED by the words, witness nv
hand" Afterward the seal was intrp.
duced a. a substitute for the hama
mark and was used with the worda
above quoted, the two forming the ns
nature. This IL the origin of the e.
preston az used In modern document
The merchant s0ho does not advertise 1,
aduu season makes It more profitable 70,
those scAo do adperfise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
NO SUBSTITUTE.

Accept no substitute for Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t is the best and safest remedy for
coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles. Con-
tains no opiates and no harmful drugs. Re-
member the name. Foley's Honey and Tar, and
accept NO substitute. .. PARcHRR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
Here's the Proof.

MI. l. ROLAND, Bishop OF Scam
ton, Pa. says:- "On the 9TH of
this present month, as was leaving
the building at noon for lunch, |
slipped and fell. spraining my wrist.
returned in the afternoon, and at
four O'Clock | could not hold PEN
Gil in my hand. l returned home
later and purchased a bottle Of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
MARLBORO.

Miss Inez Ford is i'll.
Ruth Remick is in Ellsworth visiting
friends.
Feb. Is. ARE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

Mr.. Harding was always one of the first to
offer his services. He was kind friend
and neighbor to all.
Feb % b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
COUNTY New $.
y. additional Counts News ace etAey s,aosa
SALISBURY COVE.

Mrs. Leon Smith visited friends at Bar
Hsrbor last week.
Julien Emery was pleasantly surprised
Monday evening by receiving party OF
friends, it being his birthday. Ice-cream
and cake were served by Mrs. Emery, who
shared the secret. A delightful evening
was passed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

Watson w Higbee from Montana,
Julien Emery
Hon withrow, ex-senator. $3.50 L Smith
Lorin Higbee. son Of Watson. Harold Jellison
Theodore Dalrymple, ...-.......H Harry M Trots
Higgins, the butler ..................Fr Fred Gray
Nancy withrow, the senator's daughter,
Mrs L L Smith
Madge Cummings from Montana,
Mary 4 Bates
Mrs Ballou, the senator's sister.
Margaret r Rich
Mrs Malvina Meddigrew..........Lon Iona Rich
Feb. 26. Il.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02
AMATEUR DRAMA.

The play "Higbee of Harvard, will be
given by local talent under the auspices Of
Bay View grange, Friday and Saturday
evenings, March and 5, with the follow
ing cast:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

SPEC.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
female diseases

female diseases. We possess volumes of D
enough to convince the most skeptical.
For 80 years Lydia e. Ptnkbam,s veo.tah,a
COMPOUND has been the standard remedy for
female Ills. No sick woman does Justice to
nersen VINO VIII not try this famous medicine
ma1S exclusively from roots and herbs, and
mas thousands OF cures to its credit.
Mrs. Ptnkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice. Sho has
guided thQqsands to health free Of charge.
Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mas.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

diplomacy. Packed within which is at
most hundred miles long and eighty miles wide
is population of about quarter of million
people, the sturdest, bravest and most warlike
people anywhere to be found. The Montenegrins
are fighting race. among whom personal bra
very is accounted the highest virtue in man BY
national decree the men all carry loaded ps-
tolls at their belts, and these they prone to
use ON small provocation They have regard
for the value of human life and family animosi-
ties pursued through generations after the
fashion of the Corsican vendetta. Nicholas |. has
for years steadfastly discouraged these blood
feuds. which bane of Montenegrin life; but
racial instincts die hard, and these of the
Black Mountains not easily soothed into civil
lization's ways
In the early years of Nicholas reign Montene-
gro suffered much by pestilence and famine
we'll by successive conflicts with Turkey
which has ever been envious of the Montenegrins
stubborn Independence. In the struggles of the
seventies Prince Nicholas and his people
successful to the extent of recovering valuable
seaboard territory. in the possession of which
the principaty confirmed by, the twenty
eighth article of the Berlin treaty In the same
famous agreement OF the powers the independ-
ence of Montenegro, really existent for centuries
was at last formally recognized even by Turkey
With so much conceded to their heroism and pa
triotism the Montenegrins were free to develop
their national resources, whicv wholly agri
cultural Among the humanizng influences es
sential to the progress of his people Prince
Nicholas promptly recognized the value of edu-
cation, and almost before the ink dry on
treaty signatures extensive scheme of eemen
tary education organized throughout the
principaity. There are now 200 primary
schools maintained by the state and attendance
is compulsory all children
Whatever Nicholas I. has done and may do
however by way of fostering the arts of peace
and of advancing the material prosperity of his
people avails little when the Montenegrin genius
is essentially military. In all eastern Europe
there is no finer soldier than the hardy man of
the mountains. The Montenegrin ruler knows his
strength in this respect, and he has fashioned
at least fifth of the population into a weIdis-
. ciplned and wellequipped little army comprising
IS battalions of infantry and IL batteries of art
lery, but cavalry
OF greater account than their martial
order is the intense nationalism of the Montene
grlns. sentiment which their ruler stimulates
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
SZREW ScE1W-

march swept away the medieval Servian empire
this warlike mountain race kept Its passes by
ceaseless watching night and day, and submis-
sion to Turkish authority of a nominal
ture. And when their ancient capital was threat
ened they abandoned 1t ruthessly those
other Slavs of the northland burned and aban-
doned Moscow in the face of the advancing foe.
and betaking themselves high up into the noun
tains founded secure seat of government within
the rocky walls of Cettnje.
A wonderful people these Montenegrins, with
a wonderful history. If Servian empire
be re-established II the Balkan states be-
come united in powerful confederation that
would wholly change the political complexion of
the east and It's problems, 1t will be largely
due to the patriotism and pluck of this little pa
trarchal state. To this day the men wear an
edging of black in their scarlet caps-this in
mourning for a lost Slav empire-and with all
the passion of primitive people they hold to
that national idea which would accomplish the
union of all the Serb states
Early In the sixteenth century the ruler of the
Montenegrins. being pious prince, who much
loved the church. handed executive authority to
the metropolitan bishop. who henceforth bore the
title of 'vladika," or prince bishop. For three
and a half centuries spiritual and temporal
power lay In mans hands, the vladika being
q little Balkan pope. In 1896 the Petrovic Njegos
family entered into possession of this princely
power. and this dynasty rules in Montenegro still
In 1851 Danilo |. renounced the title of vladika
In favor of that OF hospodar, at the same time
severng the temporal authority from the spirit
ual oversight of the people In 1853 Danio H.
ordered the enrolment in arms of all Montene
grin males capable of service. The tribal system
still obtained. chleftains of clans being directly
responsible TO their prince. On August 49, 1860
the present ruler acceded to power and during
the fifty years Of notable reign Prince Nicholas
has done much to civilze and modernize this
primitive mountain land while at the time
he has been careful to keep national habits in
all their simplicity and to foster lofty national
ism of spirit and sentiment among his people.
OF all the states In Europe Montenegro is per-
haps the least known to. the least visited by, the
average Travelled man, while to the untraveled
the very name is a blank The proclamation
of new king in Europe is reminder however,
of the value which the Montenegrins set upon
their own Importance, Importance which is
by no means to be underestimated when Balkan
questions arise to disturb the currents OF high
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
WARNING THAT WAS FAMILIAR
Grocer Man Used Formula That Made
Little Harry Long to Be
Far Away.

Mrs. Jones' favorite warning to her
young progeny, when they were in mis-
chief was that she would tend to them
in minute. Tending was accom-.
plished by applying her open hand
where it would do most good. When
Harry was four years old he was sent
for the first time round the corner to
the grocery. In few minutes he came
trottlng soberly back with the nickel
still in his hand. but no bag of onions.
Whats the matter?" asked his
mother.
I'm 'fraid of the man." he said. sol
emnly.
"Oh, he won't hurt you." reassured
Mrs. Jones. Run along and bring the
onions. I'm In hurry for them"
A second time Harry disappeared
round the corner. and second time
returned without his purchase.
I'm 'fraid of the grocer man." he
explained, as before.
well, what makes you afraid of
him?" demanded his mother. impa-
tiently.
why" answered the little fellow,
''bofe times when l COED in, he looked
at me, an said. I'll tend to you In q
minute. youths Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

by royal decree well as by personal example
national costume; prosac European clothing is
tabooed. Picturesque it is, the costume en-
phasizes the extravagant theatricality Of the Mon
tenegrin pose. But if garments enhance an ideal
Prince Nicholas is shrewd indeed in his ordi
nance, Much that may extravagant and
absurdy archaic to western ideas has hidden
purpose in the Balkins Austrian Russian and
German policy alike has aimed at such a seve
of Serb associations as shall effectually
repress Serb aspirations to a reunited empire
On the other hand it has been the settled pol
icy of Nicholas l. to keep the flame of Serb pa
triotism aght Hence it is that the fervent ma
tionalism of this Montenegrn people finds ex.
preston in the very jackets of the men and the
skirts of the women. in the minstrelsy of the
singe-strnged fiddles and the ever-present readi-
ness for
Montenegro has constitution. first granted
in 1868 The skupstchina national assembly
is elected by universal suffrage for a term of
four years A ministry of six portfolios repre-
sents executive authority, but to all intents and
purposes Nicholas l. is absolute autocrat The
father of his people he gives public audience to
all and sundry and administers Justice beneath
a famous plane tree hard by the palace gates at
Cettnje. Such is the patrarchal ruler of a pa
triarchal state who in the pursuit of national
ambition is exchanging the primitive simplicity
of ancient Czernagora-as Montenegro once was
styled-for the trappings and majesty of mini
ature monarchy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
Beware the Dogl

A family moved from the city to
suburban locality and were told that
they should get watchdog to guard
the premises at night. So they bought
the largest dog that was for sale In
the kennels of a neighboring dog fan
cier, who was a German. Shortly
afterward the house was entered by
burglars, who made good haul, while
the big dog slept. The man went to
the dog fancier and told him about 1t.
We'll, vat you need now" said the
dog merchant, sis leedle dog to wake
up the big g."-Everybody's
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
Rememherina Each Other.

He sat on the sand at Atlantic City
in a bathing suit. About ten feet
away she was drawing pictures in the
sand with small brown forefinger.
He noticed her complexion, her curves
and the CLINT of gold in her hair. He
wanted to speak, and yet Finally he
summoned courage and walked over
to her.
Didn't talk with you for about
five minutes two summers ago" he
asked.
1.-TWO years ago" she said dreamily.
1.-TWO years ago-let me see-did l
wear blue silk stockings2"
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
SOME QUEER ENGLISH NAMES.

Sussex can produce queer names in plenty. for
example Repenished Pryor, damsel who dwet
at Heathfed Mr.. Standfast-on-hgh Stringer
Mr.. Ales Cressel, and Master Perform-thy vows
Seers. The county archives also yield unusual
family names. such Pitchfork. Devil, Leper.
Juglery. Beatup. Breathing Whiskey. wildgoose.
and Lies.
Dorset hold her own toleraby well with
villages named Ryme Intrinseca and Toller Por-
corum; rivers called Wriggle river and DEVILS
brook commons christened Giddy green and
Gods Blessing green, and heights called Hungry
down. Mount Ararat Grammars hill, and Dane
ing hill. A prospective tenant might well hest
tate before signing the lease of Wooden Cabbage
farm, Labor In Vain farm, Poor Lot farm and
Charity bottom, though he should bail from
Kent, which owns two Starvecrow farms within
a ride Of each Chronicle
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

Some men need to be called dow
about twice a day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23
She Was a Big Fighter.

Mrs. Benham-Do you remember
when l had my coming out?
Benham-No. but it must have been
like the launching of battlship.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

II you would keep your friends don't
put them to a severe test.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces II
fammauon.allays pain. cures wind collie 2Sc botu
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

The sand is flowing out of the glass
day and night, night and day: shake
it not You have a work here.-Gen-
eral Gordon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

If you had positive proof that certain remedy for
female ills had made many remarkable cures, would you
not feel like trying til
If during the last thirty years have succeeded in
convincing every farminded woman that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has cured thousands and thou
sands of women of the ills peculiar to their se then
long for opportunity to do so by direct correspondence
Meanwhile read the following letters which we guarantee
to be genuine and truthful.
Hudson Ohio"I suffered for a long a weakness
Inflammation, dreadful pains
friend ADVISED me t9 take Lydia Vegetable Com
followed directions
Vegetable Compound
well give permission
CarmOcnO. hio. r. u III No
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-09-23

st. Regis Falls, N. Y.-"Two years ago was
and 1t would last from two to three weeks. t
M Wro!e 70 you for advice and took Lydia e. Pink
adiy;t naRRy to say that am cured, thanks to your
letter for the good goo a9vice az You my use NJ
Breyere, ST. Regis Falls, N. Y.
There is absolutely no doubt about the
liability OF this grand old remedy, made from
1.-THE roots and herbs of our fields, to cure
s.. We possess volumes Of proof of this fact.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Combination Sets

Combination Sets of every description. we nave
handkerchief, Tie and Hose, Suspender, Garter anu
Arm Band, Tie and Hose, and Tie and Scarlpn 10
match. These combinations come in all the view
Shades, and all the Boxes are fancy embossed anu
ready for mailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Mems
Clothing

Inst in time for Christmas selling
comes this shipment Of beautiful late
STYLES from New York. They are the pref
fest patterns we have seen this season
and we would like you to look at them.
The prices range from $1,000 to S3o.oo.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Bath Robes

A Bath Robe is one Of the most highly
appreciated gifts to a man. We carry a
most Complete Line in Terry Cloth IN a
Iarue variety of patterns. From $3.50 up.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Umbrellas

In silk and Silk Gloria,
Paragon Steel Frames. From
$500 to $500.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Mems NeckWear

See our Great NeckWear Carnival. The color ell
tects this season are ost dazzling. The new Persian
tie comes in all Coors and shapes. whether you pay
SOC or $500 you will find the assortment in each
price splendid and vau eS right
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Fancy Suspenders

In Holiday Boxes. All new
patterns. From 75c to $500.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20
Solid
Silk Hose

Solid silk Hose, very sheer in all the
new shades including Black and Tan. These
hose arc guaranteed f'me SILK. 5uc par.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20

MuffIerS
A silk Refer forty-eight
inches long in black silk, $500
Mems Gloves
Mems FoWne's English made
gloves, S1.75 a pair.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-20

Imported expressly for the
holiday trade.
A most extensive assert
ment of Standard Brands. You
will find the patterns some OF
the prettiest in the city. From
S1.25 up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-06-29

refusal to enact progressive legis-
lation which had been promised to
the working people; sham tariff
fights to distract the attention of
the workers from their grivances;
the growth of trusts, and tax
lodging by the rich.
The people smashed Estates
rights" at the same time, in a ref
erendum. by voting to nationalize
state debts and centralizing the
public financial power in the ma
tional government. This is the en-
tering wedge to make the federal
power dominant, and the states
subordinate.
There is no one-man rule in the
new Australian scheme of things.
In thesUnited States the president
appoints the cabinet and the
speaker Tor packed committee)
selects congressional committees.
Here cabinet officers and the
speakers of houses and committee
men are selected by ballot.
The course of Australia has
been the ownership of great
tracts of land by Individual own
ers. Many of the greatest hold
ings are in the hands Of men who
live in England and have never
even seen their land.
The single tax has been invok-
ed to cure this evil. Land is tax
ed at its real value and idle land
taxed just as land in use is. I'm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-06-29

provements are not taxed. The
result will be to break up the
great estates into small farms and
to give free opportunity for labor
and industry to unite with ma
lures bounty in supplying food,
clothes and luxury for mankind.
The new labor government
comes into power finding a four
and a half million dollar deficit,
but the land tax is expected to
make short work Of that.
Australia. has it's trusts, too.
The coal trust is the most cordial
ly hated by the people, and the la
Dor government will go after 1t
at once. Attorney General Hughes
will prosecute the trust under the
antitrust law, which was joke
under the Deakin administration.
But the prosecution is only a pref
ace to the taking over of the coal
mines by the government. The
Labor administration promises to
take over and run all monopolies.
Other bills being drafted pro-
vide for a state bank, old age PEN
sions, national insurance, civil
equality of men and women, ma
tional initiative and referendum,
exclusion of Chinese and Japanese
.coolie labor. amendment to arbi-
tration law, and limitation Of bond
issues.
The Labor party is moderately
for protection-what it terms
new" protection. In industries
in which trade union wage scales
and hours of labor are recognized
and labor receives real protection,
a moderate revenue tariff will be
permitted. Where trusts and mo-
nopolies exist tariff duties will be
abolished.
Australia is as large as the
United States, exclusive of Alaska
and the island possessions, and it's
government is similar to our in
that it consists of federated
states.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-06-29

II you crane your neck and look
hard when you are in the vicinity
OF Eleventh and Pacific avenue
you will discover a number Of lit
tie wires running from the top OF
the Fidelity building to the very
tip of the steel structure of the
National Reality building. They
were placed there by the Cont
nen!a! Wireless Telephone and
Telegraph company, which has
taken offices on the top floor or
the Fidelity building.