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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-03-21


The precious days sped In thii
way: and Raoul and Christine, by at
fecting excessive interest in outside
matters, strove awkwardly to hide
from each other the one thought Of
their hearts. One fact was certain
that Christine, who until then had
shown herself the stronger Of the
two. became suddenly inexpressibly
nervous. When on their expeditions,
ahe would start running without rea-
son or else suddenly stop; and her
hand, turning ice-cold In a moment,
would hold the young man back
Sometimes her eyes seemed to pur-
nne imaginary shadows. She cried,
.aThIs way" and 'Thls way" and
s-This way" laughing q breathless
laugh that often ended in tears. Then
EaOul tried to speak, to question her,
a spite Of bis promises. But, even
before Ne had wOrded his question,
she answered feyerishly:
n NOTHING IA. ] swear It y
soothing" !
Once, when they were passing be-
tore an open trapdoor on the stage,
Raoul stopped over the dark cavity.
'sYon have shown me over the up
per part OF your empire, Christine,
nut there are strange stories told OF
the lower part Shall we so DOWN.
She caught him in her arms, as
though she feared to see him disap-
pear down the black hole. and, in q
trembling voice, whispered:
.irlever! will not have
you go therel Besides. its
not mine everything that 10
underground belongs TO himi"
Raoul looked her in the eyes and
maid roughly:
$50 be lives down there. does her"
II never said 30. Who told
you a thing like that? Come away!
4 sometimes wonder II you are quite
sane, RaouI. You always take
ahingB In such an impossible way.
Come along! Comet"
And che literally dragged him
away, Tor ne was oDstlnatel ana want
cd to remain by the trap-door; that
hole attracted him.
Suddenly, the trap-door was closed
and 90 quickly that they did not even
- the hand shat worked Il; and they
Memained quite dased.
-PeFhapa he was there" Raoul said
mG Iaek M .s ~
ghe ahrusgea her shoulderss but did
mne heem Oasysc1n 4 ssssisss1 e1.s ssst
mo. no, Il YVES the trap doorshnt'
rtrs They must 40 something, yon
a.noy ~. They open and hhul
4he trap-doors without any particular
reason. 49,. IT'S like the door
nhutters'; they must spend their time
s'But supposs Il were he. Christine
sgo. mol He has shut himself up
IL 4 working" s1Ayils-f ~
~oh. really He's working, is her
Yes, be can't open and shut she
srap-doors and work at the same
fima She shIvered
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
Morrison Reunion .

The eleventh annual reunion of the
Morrison family was held Monday with
A. g. Morrison and wife in Otis. Al
though ii was quite wet day, about fifty
five attended, and q good time was en-
joyed.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President. s. S. Estey,
Ellsworth; viee-president, Alexander G.
Morrison, Otis; secretary, Elsie r. Estey,
Ellsworth; treasurer, Joseph Morrison,
Ellsworth; committee on entertainment,
Elsie r. Esty, Mrs. &. C. Morrison, of Bar
Harbor; Mrs. Grace Kincade, Ellsworth
Falls; Mrs. Mark Morrison, of Bar Har-
Dor.
A vote was taken and it was decided to
hold the next reunion the first Monday in
September, 1918, at the same place. After a
short program, rising vote of thanks was
given Mr.. Morrison and wife for their
kindness.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
We've Got 'Em ON the Run.

That the republicans should get the
enemy, entrenched as they are at Augusta
and in every county, on the run so soon
in the campaign, Is most gratifying.
From Lincoln, York, Piscataquis aud
Somerset, where the campaign is in full
swing, come the most reassuring reports.
"Piaistedr republicans of two years ago
are tumbling over each other to get back
on the band-wagon. and some of them are
bringing along their not unwilling demo-
cratic neighbors.
Although the campaign in Hancock will
not formally open until next Tuesday
evening. when Hon. Forrest Goodwin,
candidate for Congress from the third
district, will speak in Ellsworth, current
Of confidence is clearly felt throughout
the county.
A leading Ellsworth democrat to-day
expressed the opinion that Hancock would
go republican; fearing he had admitted
too much, he quickly added: s'Except the
sheriff; guess we shall elect our sheriff. -
And SO it goes-the most encouraging
outlook for clean sweep. The demo-
Gratis, however, sre in power; they are
desperate and resourceful. They have
been tried and found wanting; they've
had their opportunity; and have not taken
advantage of it; SO out they must 60.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
A silIY Claim.

At the close of the Fernald admins
,ration, Dec 81, 1910, lots Of State
bills were unpaid; whether some of
these bills had been wisely contracted
or not, they were all open and above
board, and provision had been made
for them by increasing the tax-rate
for 1911, and the increased revenue
would have been used by the repub-
lieans had they been retained in
power, and actually was used by the
democrats. for the purposes intended.
What possible virtue can the demo-
cratic administration claim for doing
what it was expected to do; what, in
fact, it couldn't help doing?
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

assurance that he can be counted on
to continue his oath-breaking, law
detyiBg policy Of permitting liquor
selling.
II the voters of Hancock county
want that Kind OF a man for sheriff,
they can have him; he can be counted
on 70 continue the policy of nuIlitica-
ton.
On the other hand, IL they want to
retrieve the ground lost since Web-
ster's death; If they want to rebaks
the open defiance OF law and Of pubic
sentiment or open liquor selling. q
splendid opportunity is offered; let
them vote for Forrest sllsoy, who has
been tried and found true; who be-
lieves in enforcement, and who has
demonstrated that be has the courage
of his convictions.
The situation is very plain; Forrest
SiIs5y, whose public record is known,
or Otha Jeiiison whose public record
is also known, will be the next sheriff
of Hancock county.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

The more publicity given 70 the
performance of the secretary OF state
in the matter OF the printing Of the
ballots used at the primary election
in June, the worse it appears.
That more ballots were printed
than were necessary is not disputed;
but the claim that the work was done
according to statute requirements
falls Fat when the statutes are looked
into.
Herbert NJ. Heath, whose legal
ability is conceded to rank fairly well
with that OF the secretary of state,
helped make the primary law; pre-
sumably he knows what he Ii talking
about, and be says that the SentineI's
bill for printing the ballots is an over
charge. The Eennebec Journal figures
out that under the statute 405, 900 bal
lots should have been printed; that
l,127 $50 were printed; that the State
should have paid, under the terms of
the contract, si,si3; that it actually
did pay s5,54s.65, trifiing difference
of "a, 1855.
Besides this overcharge on the
regular ballots, the Journal figures
out that for specimen ballots, lists of
candidates and clerks returns the
charge, under the contract, should
have been s774.ss; the actual amount
charged was s3,244.62 - another tri-
fling difference-this time of o., ,46s.64
Hence it would seem that for ballots
for the primary election. the State
has paid at least 50, s,7o5.2e more than
under the legal construction OF their
contract and the law relating to the
number of ballots, the printers were
entitled to receive.
And yet this is the administration
which is posing as an economical onel
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

In spite of the taunt of the demo-
Gratis that the republicans want to
confine the campaign to State issues,
we rather guess that if they want to
discuss national issues they will, be-
fore the fight has progressed very far,
be accommodated. And no wonder
the democrats want to keep State
issues in the background. Rarely
has party gone before the people
with such record of broken prom
ises, unkept pledges, improved
charges and all-around incompetency.
A vote for Plaisted may be a vote for
Wilson, but it will also be vote for
retaining in office in Maine the
weakest administration Maine has
known in generation.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
High Cost of Living.

Elsewhere in this issue we print an
article on the causes Of the high cost
of living, compiled and sent out by a
New York bank. The article is well
worth reading, for it is based on facts
of record, and not on the tancies of
politicians or demagogues.
Neither the protective policies of
some countries nor the free trade
policies of others, nor the trusts of
any country are, according to this
careful compilation, responsible for a
world-wide economic condition, and
so far as remedy is concerned, the
inevitable conclusion is that the solu-
ton of the question of the present
high cost of living is in the hands not
of political parties but of the people
neutrality-suspicious. and consumers
alike; the former must produce more;
the latter must consume less,
both of which can be accomplished
without additional expense to the
one or hardship to the other.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

From Rockland sources comes the story
that some Of the inhabitants of Stoning-
ton, net satisfied with having lost their
fight for separation from Hancock county
and annexation to Knox in the Maine
legislature two years ago, will make an
other attempt at augusta during the COM
ing winter to secure relief from what they
say are the present intolerable conditions
which surround their attendance at court
at Ellsworth. They have new plan this
time which they believe viii disarm op-
position, namely, to have the islands
south OF Eggemoggin reach placed under
the Jurisdiction o. Knox county courts.
This will enable them to attend court at
Rockland with much less expense and
with much less difficulty. 1t viii mean q
saving to Hancock county, they argue, OF rs
per cent. Of the present cost of the trial OF
criminal cases from the stonington section
OF the county, and will mean vastly less
expense for such of the people living on
the islands as have to engage in civil
litigation. They will still politically be q
part of Hancock county, and win still pay
their taxes into the Hancock county
treasury,
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
Stratton Family Reunion.

The fourteenth annual reunion OF the
Strstton family will be held on Friday,
Aug. l6, with the president of the asso-
citation, A. B. Crabtree, of Hancock, at
his summer home at the shore.
The committee in charge has arranged
tables so that the dinner may be served
conveniently out of doors as usual. Ii
has also planned an entertainment for the
afternoon. Ii is hoped that large num-
Der will assemble and help to make this
reunion one Of the most successful in the
history OF the stratton family association.
Should the weather prove unfayorabIe,
the reunion will be held the first fair day
following.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrb IL
blood or constitutional disease, and in
order 70 cure 1t you must take internal RENE
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not a cuack
medicine. Il was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years and
Is regular prescription. 1t is composed on
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
OF the two ingredients is what produces sueh
wonderful results in curing Gatarrh. send
for testimonials free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O,
Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

Our East Sullivan correspondent writes:
ssLife is short and time is fieeting," but be-
fore Time has laid his hand toe
heavily upon you, lay in q stock OF any
good lubricating oil and climb Schoodic
mountain. II you begin the climb think
Ing it only a hill, your geographical
knowledge well be greater before the last
scramble over the bouIders. The picture
from the top is worth all the incon-
veniences OF sore muscles and zching
bones, and how ones heart warns toward
the weary hobo as he hits the rails OF the
railroad on the return tripin
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

Woodrow Wilson is a free trader.
and the party behind him is free
trade party, giving him, upon which
to stand, platform making for free
trade. II he is to be defeated in this
campaign it will be on that issue and
no other-the issue of the bread and
butter of the American people as they
have been accustomed to earn 1t since
the time of the latest democratic
President - Grover Cleveland = six
teen years ago, when, instead Of long
lines OF wage earners going in to their
work each morning, there were long
bread lines everywhere in the United
States.-N. Y. Press.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

Our Otis correspondent writes: "At
the Warren farm, which is near ponds
and streams, wild ducks OF all kinds and
ages are daily companions for visitors at
this quiet resort, who watch their antics
and play from the shore. In the early
evening they travel from one haunt to an
other, making friendly advances, talking
in their duck language going and coming.
Often the pretty things, so easily tanned,
will bring their young near for food that
is always ready for them. Much concern
is felt for their safety when stray gun
ner is seen in the vicinity"
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

Charles W. Coffin, of Bangor, one OF
the republican nominees for the State
Senate, has Withdrawn and has asked
that Charles E. Smith. of Newport,
who was also candidate at the pri-
maries, be substituted for him, and it
has been done. Mr.. Collins action is
based on his belief that the western
part OF Penobscot county ought to
have a representative on the ticket.
Mr.. Coffin's voluntary withdrawal is
regarded as an act of unselfish devo-
ton to his party's interests, and an
admirable example OF party loyalty,
the more notable because so infre-
quent, and which inspires voters with
confidence in their cause and with
respect for the leaders, while greatly
honoring those who are broad enough
in spirit to place the success of party
and the triumph of principle above
the consideration of personal prefer
ment
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
Does Hancock County Want Enforce.

meuff
The supreme issue in the present
campaign SO far as the interests OF
Hancock county are concerned is the
matter of the enforcement OF the pro-
hibitory law.
Does Hancock county approve of
the present wide-open condition of
things, and does it propose to permit
that condition to continue by electing
a democratic sheriff and county at
torney?
Go back little: Before Gov.
Cobb's time dissatisfaction with nulli-
hcation under the so-caIled Bangor
plan, regardless of party, was becom-
ing very clear in Hancock county as
well as in other sections Of the State;
the county platforms of both parties
recognized it, and the leaders realized
that the voters were no longer going
to tolerate notification. A republi-
can sheriff was elected on the solemn
promise that the law should be en-
forced.
He failed to keep that promise; he
was turned out and democrat, who
also promised enforcement, was
elected. He did so wen that he was
reelected, and would have been
elected for a third term had not re-
publican candidate appeared whom
the party believed could be relied
upon to enforce the law as well as
democrat.
This confidence was not misplaced,
and Mr.. Siisby served one term to
entire satisfaction, and would have
been reelected two years ago but for
the landslide of that year. Still, so
far as enforcement was concerned,
enforcement sentiment was not un-
easy because it had faith in the
democrat who was elected. And that
faith was not misplaced. Up to the
time OF Sheriff Webster's untimely
death Hancock county had been prac-
tically dry for nearly ten years.
Then came change; democratic
governor, pledged to enforce all laws,
and especially the prohibitory law,
who had already shown how hollow his
pretenses were; how lightly he re-
garded an ante election pledge; how
little he cared for the enforcement
sentiment of this county, appointed
the present incumbent, Mr.. Jellison,
and Hancock county has since been
wide open, especially in Ellsworth
and Bar Harbor, and the results of
ten years. fight against open liquor
selling, carried on by the enforcement
sentiment Of both political parties, go
to the dogs.
Is Hancock county going to stand
for this? II 1t is, then vote for the
candidate for sheriff, Otha
II. Jellison, whose record gives every
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

that a cross was made st the right Of
each candidate voted for; also
member of one party could vote only
his own party ticket. On the Austria
lian ballot the candidates OF all parties
are printed, and voter must make a
cross, not alongside Of the name Of
the candidate he wishes to vote for,
but in the square aoove the name OF
the party be wishes to vote for. On
this baiios s:ickers may be used.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
OBITUARY.


GEORGE pQSTkS cA&An-
George Porter SMITH. 0ne OF Eilsworth's
esteemed citizens. and ranking engineer OF
the Maine Censrsl Rsarosd Cas- French
mans hay feet OF steamers. died Mondsy
forenoon at his home on Franklin street.
Mr.. Smith was the son Of the late Capt.
Greenley Smith, and was bora a. the
Smith homestead on the Bsyside road
Hfay-two yesrs ago. He learned the trade
Of marine engineer on various boats, and
a little over Twenty-Five yesrs ago be en-
tered the employ Of the Maine Central
railroad. on ;ts Frsnchnasn's bay steamers.
He remained with the company until
his death, rising to The position Of rank
ing engineer Of the seet, being at his
death chief-engineer Of the new steamer
NocseheSd. He always retained bis home
in Ellsworth.
Lsss March, soon after rounding oct a
quarter Of century OF service with this
Maine Central, Mr.. smith was Obliged by
Hines. to give up work, returning to his
home In Ellsworth. he had been grsdu-
ally failing In health ever since.
Mr.. smith married Celia T. Bonsey over
thirfy-two years ago. Mrs. Smith, herself
seriously iil, survives him; also three
ehiidrsn-wslier E. smith. now employed
ss agent by the Eastern Steamship Co. at
Bangor; Mrs. Luthsr NJ. kicder, OF Souer-
vile, Mass, and Mrs Edwin S. Andrews,
of Carmel. He is also survived BY his
mot her, and one bros shsr-Caps. Charles L.
Smith. Of the schooner Iefok
Mr.. Smith wRs OF genial. ioyisi nature,
which made him friends wherever he
went. In the home he wss dearly loved.
He wss q member Of Lygonis lodge. r.
and A. M
The funeral was held at the home this
afternoon, Rev. p. A. A. kiilam ofsicist
ing.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
COUNTY NEWS.
SOUTH GoULDsBoRo.

wm Cook and wife spent Sunday In
Ashvlile.
c. L. Bunker and wife spent Thursds y
and Friday at North Sullivan
Mrs Berniee Higgins spent a few days
at her home in Ellsworth last week.
A goodly number ofthe Bunker descend
ants attended the reunion at West Suili-
vRn last week.
Mrs. Sophronis Builard, OF Boston. is
spending her vacation with relatives here
and st Ashviiie.
George r. Banker and daughter Hazel,
OF Brighton, Mass, are visiting his par
ents. G. l. Bunker and wife.
Charles W. Sargent, who il working at
North sulliTaB spent the weekend hem
with his daughter at the home OF II. w.
Hooper.
Miss Ruth Sargent was successfully
operated upon last week for the removal
OF tonsils and adenoids by Drs- Small, of
Bangor, and Bragg. Of Winter Harbor.
A1g. IL. II.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

TNHE subscribers. George L. Perkins -.
Fred A. Perkins hereby give notice tns.
they have been duly appointed execaios "
the last win and testament; Of
JOSEPH L PERKINS, late Of DEDHAA'
in the county Of Hancock. state of Name. s.. ae.
ceased, and given bonds as the law aissVss -
Not being residents of the State OF Nslnn. Nsss.r
have appointed Hadley p. Burrill. oil psonsiid al
In said State OF Maine. as our agent 10 ~. -.
state Of Maiue, as the law directs. ~
sons having demands against tns 10
tate of said deceased are desIsIp In.
present the same for settlement, ana - nsr.
debted thereto are requested TO maze ~
ment Immediately. GEORGE l. FEks
Jan'y 3, 1914.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
NORTH FRANKLIN.

Mrs. Bertha Iawrie is visiting her
daughter at Manset.
Mrs. Laura Leighton, OF Milbridge. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Ella Jellisou.
at Georges pond.
A number of the. farmers here have been
obliged TO suspend haying on account of
the weather and are peeiing pulp-wood.
Aug. u. II
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
Moore Family Reunion

The annual reunion of the Moore family
will be held next Wednesday, Aug. 21, at
Maddocks' landing, Green lake.
Those not wishing to take lunches with
them can obtain dinner at James F.
Farmers new Green Lake Inn.
A band will be in attendance during the
day. In the evening there will be dance
at Gerry's casino, Ellsworth Falls.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
Ballot in September.

Voters should bear in mind that at
the September election the Australian
ballot will be used-the same ballot
which has been used in previous State
elections, on which the voter makes
cross above the party name.
At the primary election in June
wholly different ballot was used; on
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

1T SAVES YOU MONEY.
DIR. Howard's Dyspepsia Specific;
Regular Price Soc; G.. A. Par
Drt~.

DIR. Howard's Dyspepsia Specific;
Regular Price 5oc.; G.. A. Par
cher's Price 25c.
The special half-price sale OF DIR. How
ards specific for the cure OF constipation
and dyspepsia by G. A. Parcher, means the
saving of a few dollars on every famiIy's
yearly bill for medicines.
Each 50-cent bottle (sfr. Parcher sells ii
for 25c) contains sixty does OF medicine
that is pleasant to take and which can be
depended upon to cure the worst case of
constipation, dyspepsia or liver trouble.
This remedy is not an ordinary medi-
cine. 1t is the favorite formula OF we'll
known physician, and has the endorse
ment of hundreds of physicians Of emil
nence in their profession, who prescribe it
in all cases Of constipation, dyspepsia or
liver trouble, knowing from experience
that it will make complete and lasting
cure.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
steamer Norumbega Ashore. .

The steamer Norumbega, of the Maine
Central railroad Mt. Desert Ferry feet,
went ashore at Clark's point, Southwest
Harbor, in the fog Monday night.
She was still fast on the ledge last night,
attempts Tuesday to float her proving un-
successful.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
How Many WIN Remember Gardner

tfVF '1s1"s " III tktffstfHUtf Naf taEls1
Senator Gardner says that he can
not fnd fifty men in Congress who
remember Edwin G. Burieigh, for
fourteen years representative from
the third Maine district at Washing
ton Mr.. Gsrdner's remark will tend
TO strengthen the notion that Mr..
Burleigh was not as prominent in the
halls of the national legislature as
his letters to his constituents might
have led them to suppose Water-
rifle Sentinel.
Mr.. Gardner's remark win also tend
to strengthen the notion that pretty
small man is rattling around Wash
ington in the shoes of the late Sena-
tor Frye.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14

David Dyer Hodgkins, OF LAmoine. Is
shinglipg the old house of his father.
Nathan David is etghty-one years Old,
and was born under the shingles be 10 now
taking of. The old shingles are hand
shaved pine Mr.. Hodgkins is doing the
shingiing himself.
Ellsworth American., 1912-08-14
COUNTY TICKET.

COUNTY TICKET.
For Senators:
ALEXANDER G. HAGERTHY,
Of Ellsworth.
j. HERBERT PATTES, OF Eden.
For Sheriff.
FORREST o. SIISBY, of Amherst.
For Register OF Probate.
TIMOTHY r. MAHOSEY, of Ellsworth
For County Commissioner,
HENRY ]. JOY, OF Ellsworth.
For County Attorney, .
FRED L. MASON, OF Ellsworth.
For County Treasurer,
BOYD A. BLAIsDELL, Of Franklin.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES.
Class i-E. J. Morrison, Bar Harbor.
Wv. A. Kicker, Castine.
81. A. Peters. Ellsworth.
&C. L. Babson, SedgwieK.
5-E. z. Bragdon, East Sullivan.
81. VI. Hutchins, Penobscot.
IA. K. Mcbride, Northeast Harbor.