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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-29
New Capital Needed

A careful estimate recently made by an
expert authority of the Chamber of Com
merce of this city fixes the aggregate
amount which the railroad companies of
the United States will need in the form of
new capital in the next 10 years at ap-
proxmately 5000 COO. This is $3,001,-
100000 more than the estimate made by
James j. Hill a few years ago mere
glance at the statistics which report the
phenomenal growth of some parts of the
country and particularly the gulf states
of the south and the six great states
which constitutes the northwest, a growth
which has taken place within the past 20
years.. and much of it within 10 years, is
sufficient for an argument unanswerable
in favor of providing the railroads with
new capital needed If this prosperity is to
be maintained and is to be continued.
1t mast be confessed that some of the
railroad managers are beginning to won
der whether a question of stupendous
import may not be put to the American
people for their answer within a few
years. That question will be based upon
the acknowledged need of new capital as-
gregating several billion dollars with
which the railroad companies of the
United States can maintain and even ln-
crease the general business and agri-
cultural prosperity of the country. There
seems to be no doubt of the perfect sin
cerity of the belief no wheld by many rail-
road managers that either the railroad
companies must find themselves able to
obtain the fresh capital which is needed
or else the government must take over
these properties.
For unless one of these two alternatives
is accepted by the people, then it is alb
solutely certai nthat American prosperity
will receive serious, perhaps permanent,
setback. Some hint of this feeling is to
be discovered in the carefully prepared
testimony given by President Daniel Will
lard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company to the interstate commerce CON-
mission few days ago. President Will
lard might have gone even farther than
he did and said to the interstate COM
merce commission that many OF The Lead
ing railway executives now wonder
whether one of two alternatives may not
have to be accepted by the American peo-
ple-one embracing such sympathy and
support, legislative, political and regula-
tive, as will enable the raili DAD COM
panies to enlarge their credit as to make
it possible to secure the new capital
needed, the other government ownership
Subsequently there would arise, in case
government ownership were accepted, an
other question whose answer would be
vital to American prosperity-namely,
were the government to take over the
would it be willing to provide
within ten years the $1,000. 100000 of new
capital which must be provided if the rail-
roads are to aid in maintaining and ad-
American prosperity?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
Methodist Chur CHI Notes.

Rev. j. A. Weed, of Brewer, will preach
in the Methodist church next Sunday
morning and evening, in exchange with
the pastor.
The boys OF the Sunday school and the
members of the Knights of King Arthur,
with the pastor, Rev. t. s. Ross, are
spending the week down river.
Rev. Albert J. Lord, OF Meriden, Conn,
preached helpful sermon in the church
last Sunday evening. Mr.. Lord is one
of the leading preachers of New England.
The society will hold a fair in Hancock
hall Oct. and 9.
trict-superintsndent Frederick Palla-
dino made q business trip to Ellsworth
Aug. 3.
Mrs. Thomas Bridges rendered beauti-
iul solo at last Sunday mornings service.
She will sing next Sunday morning.
The pastor will spend few days next
week out OF town in the interest OF his
church.
Thomas Bridges Is spending few days
with his family at the parsonage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Maynard Moore and wife, of Everett,
Mass, were here last week calling on rel
atives.
Miss Mary Foster, of Lewiston, is spend
ing few weeks here with d. F. Closson
and wife.
Capt. Lester Ray and family and Fannie
Bowden and family made trip to Long
Island in Capt. Rays boat last week.
Frank Saunders, OF Surry, was here last
week cutting hay. His wife and family
were guests of Capt. D. F. Closson anc
wife.
Miss Agnes Conway and gentleman
friend from Bangor are spending a week
with Miss Conway's aunt, Mrs. Susie
Pray.
Miss Gladys Sadler arrived home Mon
day, after an absence of six weeks, visit
ing relatives in Dorchester and Dedham
Mass.
Misses Vera and Margery Murch and
Master Carlton, who have been visiting
their aunt, Mrs. Maynard Murch, have re-
turned to Bangor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
COMING EVENTS.
ELLSWORTH.

ELLSWORTH.
Thursday evening, Aug. Z, at Bayside
grange hall-Dance.
Friday evening, Aug. s, at Society hall
Dance.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. s and 9,
at Hancock hall-Fair of Methodist So
ciety.
FAIR DATES.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 2, and 4-Bluehill fair.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10 and
11-Eden fair.
Wednesday, Sept. "a - Narramissic
grange fair at Orland.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept "a and
25-North Ellsworth fair.
FAMILY REUNIONS.
Aug. 14-Butler family at Waltham.
Aug. 16-Salisbury family at Salisbury's
point, Otis.
Aug. 2O-Hodgkins family at Blunt's
pond, Lamoine.
Aug. 2o-Gray family at Oak grove,
West Sedgwick.
Aug. 20-Moore family at Maddocks
landing, Green Lake.
Aug. 2s-Clark family at West Frank
lin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
Fire at Hancock, ,

The home of Mrs. Hiram Merchant at
Hancock was burned early yesterday
morning. Mrs. Merchant and her sister,
Mrs. Eunice Gould, of Ellsw worth, were
alone in the house.
The fire was discovered about l O'Clock
by Mrs. Gould. 1t was burning in the
roof, about the chimney, and a few
minutes after it was discovered, the top Of
the chimney fell. There was evidently q
defect in the chimney near the roof. The
two women had little time to save any
thing. The house and practically all the
contents were destroyed.
There was an insurance of $1,000 on the
house and small insurance on the furni-
ture
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
DOLLARDTOWN.

Mrs. Kate DeBeck is visiting her
nephew, l. A. Stackpole.
Mrs. Fred Chamberlain and little daugh-
ter, of Waterville, are visiting her brothe
A. A. Moran.
Fl. o. Davis and wife and Freeman
Smith and family leave this week for the
blueberry plains.
Byron Trueworthy and wife, of Nor
ridgewock, are visiting Mrs. True
worthy's sister, Mrs. Octavia Stackpole.
P. B. Day and wife, of Calais, and
Phyllis Mccarthy, of Ellsworth Falls,
visited Mrs. Effie Tourtelotte one day last
week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

Two women sat on wind-swept pier.
The first woman had three beautiful chill
dren; the other was childiess. ''I'd give
ten years OF my life to have three such
cost about that" the other woman ans
weredgravely.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

Advertising is like learning to stoim
Haze confidence, strike out and you Dill
surely ioin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TsIs WEEK.

New England Tel & Tel Co.
Exec notice-Maria l. wilkins.
For rent-House.
y Haynes-Cash grocer.
ii q Austin a. Co-Furniture, etc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH posroFFIcE.
In effect June go, 1918.
MAILS RECEIVED.
FRoa wEsT-.s.55. 'Ii.1s a m: 4.2i, ss.ls m.
FRox EAsr-l2.2a, 5.s5 and 1.o7 m; Sunday
at 1857 p. IN.
MAIL CLOSES AT PosToFFIcB
6oIse wKsT-ii.t5 a. m; .3.45, IS and % p m.
9otso EAsT-6.so q m: s45 and 545 m.
Registered mail should be at postoffice half
an hour before mail closes.
Daily, sunday included. sDaily, except
sunday; Sunday at $40.
No mail dispatched to or received from the
east Sundays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
HISTORY OF THE CASE. Litigation Has Been in Progress fol
 Past Ten Years.

L,anbury, Conn, Dec 1S.-The so- 1 called Danbury hatters' case has beer 1 before the courts for more than ter years. Once it was before the United l States supreme court Of the 240 orig inal defendants, more than 30 have since died and two have gone insane The American Federation of Labor supported the matters and prominent pers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrf-
 son, gave testimony at some of the trials.
 A walkout of union matters employed by D. E. Loewe & company in 1901 was the beginning of the case. Ths been conducted on n0n-unton basis. In 1902 D. B. Loewe & company brought suit against Martin Lawlor and 329 other members of the hatters' union, alleging boycott that was violation of the Sherman anti-trus- law, in that interstate commerce WaS restrained The company alleged that its business had been seriously injured by the boycott and claimed S250,000 damages.
 Soon after the suit was brought the American Federation of Labor decided to stand behind the defendants and to reimburse them against any loss The Anti boycott society of America sup ported the plaintiffs, so the litigation in reality developed into legal battle between these two organizations
 After many delays the case was as- signed for trial in the United States district court, but was not then tried, being taken to the supreme court of the United States for an interpreta- ton. Tn February, 1908, the supreme court handed down 8 decision in effect that the allegations constituted 8 vio- lation of the Sherman law. In October of the following year the trial was be- gun before the United States district court at Hartford. After a trial of 1T weeks the jury rendered a verdict foI the plaintiff of $74,000. Judge P1att, now deceased, awarded triple damages in accordance with the Sherman law, so that with costs the total amount was $232, $40.
 The verdict was set aside by the court of appeals and a new trial or- dered. Judge Martin of Vermont heard the second trial in the United States district court at Hartford and on Oct. II, 1912, the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff of $80, 900 and costs, the amount being trebled according to law. The case was appealed again and arguments were heard in New York last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
FUN ERAl-.
Mrs. Joseph K. Tucker.


 The death of Mrs. Nancy K. Tuck CT, widow of Joseph K. Tucker occur red on the evening of December 15. at the home of her daughter, Mrs Justin H. Peckham near (Long Cove) Ledyard. Mrs. Tucker was born in South Kingston, R. l.. the daughter of John and Alice Tucker. She was first married to Daniel CrandaIl of Wake field, R. l.. and two children by this marriage survive her. Mrs. Peckham at whose home she died, and Mrs Ed ward A. Stiles of Lebanon MT Grand all died of wounds received in the Civil war. In after years she married Joseph K. Tucker of Lebanon, who died twenty-five years ago. Mrs Tucker was in the eighty fifth year of her age. Elder W. R. Andrews of the Seventh Day Adventist church of PawtucIet, R. l., conducted the serv- ices at her home at 3.30 o'clock We'd nesday afternoon. Elder Andrews spoke from these words, Thou shall come to the grave, in full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his sea- son." The body with relatives left on the ten o'clock train from New Lon don Thursday morning for South Kingston, where the funeral was held at the Tucker homestead. where her brother James now resides and burial was in the family plot.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
Mi-o-na aSpecifiC
 For Stomach Ills

You must take precaution against stomach distress. It Is dangerous and needless for you to suffer.
 A bad taste in the mouth, head ache. dizziness, coated tongue, pain in the colon or bowels usually means that you have been eating too much or something that the over-lo loaded and tired digestive organs refuse to handle in the natural way. You should get relief at once.
 Mi-o-na Tablets are sure and safe specific for stomach disorders. Get & fifty cent box today--always keep them in the house-carry them when traveling-take them at the first warning of stomach distress No more effective remedy Is known for stomach ills-and absolutely harm less.
 If you have that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, stomach upset, and are irritable and depressed, be- ware-you are warned that the stom- ach and digestive organs are in re- bellion Do not delay. Take Mi-o na-at once-immediate relief Is certain.
 If not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
JUDGMENT AGAINST MATTERS STANDS Award of $252 13o at Recent Trial of Danbury Case Affirmed by United States Court of Appeas-Judge Coxe De clares Sherman Law Applies to Such Combinations as Are Alleged in the Complaint of the Plaintiff

New York, Dec. 1s.-The United States court of appeals today decided the famous Danbury hatters' case 1T favor of D. H. Loewe. the plaintiff, and against the United Hatters of Nortf America The court affirmed judg- ment in favor of Mr. Loewe anG against the hatters' organization fol 9262,120
 With interest and costs, the judg- nent now amounts to $272, 2,000. At the first, trial, held in 1909, the rlaintifrs obtained a judgment of s232,240.
 Anti Trust Act AppiieabIe.
 Sustaining the second judgment Judge Coke declared that it was nc act is applicable to such combinations as are alleged in the complaint" and that the act made no distinctions be- tween classes of combinations or indi- vfduals
 The court held that it had been clearly established that the plaintiffs were engaged in an interstate business and that the defendants are members of @ trades union and affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, ~one of the objects of the latter or ganization being to assist it's member ship in any justifiable boycott and with financial help in the event of & strike or lockout
 Boycott Inaugurated in 1902
 It was shown at the trial that in March, 1901, the United Hatters had resolved to unionize the factory of the plaintiffs and that Mr. Loewe had been informed by the union officials that the matters would resort to the usual methods in case their plan should meet with opposition On July z, 1902, the plaintiffs employees were directed to go on strike and it is claim ed that almost immediately a boycott was established The plaintiffs assert this measure converted a profit of se7 ,000 in 1901 into losses ranging from S17. 600 in 1902 to $30, 900 in 1904"
 Labor Unions Must Obey Law.
 Judge Coxe said in conclusion of his finding:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
JOB FOR NEEDLEWoMAN. Historic BattlefIaas to be Repaired
 For Exhibition.

Washington, December 1S--Historic battle flags of the United States in the museum at West Point Military acade- my are sadly in need of repair, and the civil service commission is en- deavoring to find an expert needlesvo- man to mend them. These ancient colors are very valuable. Most Of them pertain to the Revolutionary. Mexican and Civil wars, and were car ried by the troops engaged in these ctnffictS
 The work of repairing these flags will be very difficult because in most cases the material has become so brittle that they would almost fall to pieces if handled too roughly. The older ones are especially fragile, and, in the opinion of the commission it will require the most expert workmanship to put them into condition to permit their being exhibited
 A open competitive examination will be held to obtain the services of the right person for the task.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
SAN FRANCISCO STREET DANCES Planned as Substitute for Public Dance
 Halle.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 1s.-Spon- sored by the city. the first of series of public street dances will be held tonight in one of the outlying resi- dence districts. The city will furnish music, lights and police, the latter having been instructed to see that proper decorum is observed. The dance programme, which will begin at eight o'clock and end at eleven, includes the tango and the Boston dip."
 The second public street dance will be held next Saturday night in another section of the city, and the third of the series on New Tears eve in the downtown district, when the public will dance the New Year in.
 The series will be tried as an exper- fment, the idea being to establish street dancing as a substitute for the public dance halls which were closed by the police commission three months ago. The board of supervisors orig mated the plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
ROBSON DONOVAN FEuD.
Connecticut Representative Challenges
 Alabaman to Debate on Hastings.

Washington, Dec. IS. = The long standing feud between Representative HObson of Alabama and Representa- tive Donovan of Connecticut now threatens to break out on the hustings. Donovan has challenged HobsOn to debate before an Alabama audience the affirmative of a contention that "Ab- sence of a representative from con- gress is honest and justidable."
 Donovan announced his challenge to- day, with a statement that MT. Hobgon was in his seat seven days~of the eight months of the extra session of con- gress.
 The feud between the men, of long standing, has been punctuated by heat ed debates on the floor and threatened personal encounters in the Hobbies Of capitol
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
BANK TELLER ACCUSED.
Had Repaid $2,5oo Alleged Shortage tt
 Taunton, Mass, Bank.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 18.-C. F Foster, formerly teller of the Bristol County National bank of Taunton, was arraigned today before the United States commissioner in this city charged with embedding $2,500 from the institution. He was held in $3,O00 bail for hearing.
 Foster resigned after the directors had reported a shortage in his ac- counts. On Oct. 27 he paid in $2,50O the amount of the alleged shortage. Bank officials at the time said that the payment closed the incident so far as they were concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
MAN KILLED AND HIS
 BUNGALOW SET AFiRE.
His Body With Bullet Hole in Back
 Found in Ruins.

Harrisburg, Pa. Dec. 18-With a bullet hole in bis back the body of John E.. Bush, aged 70, veteran rail- road man of this citl was found in the smoulderfng ruins of his bungalow near Inglenook, summer resort, IS miles from here tonight by passing automobtlist. Considerable money which Bush is known to have had in the place could not be found,
 A Grandson. who was visiting Bush is missing. His body is being sought
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
MAINE GRANGE FOR SUFFRAGE.
To ouiz Nominees as to Their Views
 on Issue.

Bangor, Me, Dec. 1S-"Votes for Women" were endorsed by the state grange, Patrons of Husbandry, today The grange unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the legislature to submit the question of woman suffrage to the people
 The executive committee of the or ganiZation will also ask each legisla- tive nominee to state his position re- garding extension of suffrage
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
TO PAY RESPECTS
 TO DEPARTED MEMBERS Bar Association to Memorialize Four
 of It's Late Members.

The following notice signed by Pres ident s. s. Thresher has been sent to members of the New London County Bar association:
 Hon. Milton A. Shumway, presid- ing at the present session of our su- peTior court, has consented to hold a session of the court on Monday, December twenty y-second. 1913, at 10 a m. to afford an opportunity for the presentation of appropriate resolutions in memory of the following deceased members of our bar:
 Hon. Ralph Wheeler, Donald G. Per kina, Willis A Briscoe, John F. Cough lin.
 1t Is earnestly requested that each member of our bar attend if possible that we may pay due respect to the memory of our departed brethren.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
Smallpox Victims Lei. nt Hav.n.

Havana, Dec. 18-A dcspatch from Caimenera says that the United States battleship Ohio sailed for Charleston this afternoon. Nineteen cases of smallpox from thu bot :lesa,p were placed in the dcte'itir1 amp at the naval station and r others eus- pscted eaFes
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
New Army Altitude Raonrd

San Diego. Calif. Dec. 1s-A new army altitude record was made here today by Lieutenant H. B. Post. who ascended to 8 heighth of 10.s00 feet, a gain of more than 1000 feet over the previous record,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19

"No one disputes the proposition that labor unions are lawful. All must admit that they are not only lawful but highly beneficial when legally and fair ly conducted, but. like all ether combi- nations, irrespective of their. objects and purposes. they must obey the law
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19

have suffered like losses through the operations of a swindler who succeed- ed in cashing photographic repro ductions of draft issued by .. Can- adian bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
conferenoe on Horne RulA.

London, Dec. 13.-TheDaily Chroni- eie announces that Premier Asquith will meet Andrew Law, the opposition leader, this week for an informal con- ference on home rule.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
Wholesale Bank swindfTrc.

Philadelphia, Dec 1s-Fifteen banks in this city have beea aw indIed out of $2C0 each and scores of other banks throughout the country ara belieS ed to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19

in the ruins while a search is also being made for him in the surrounding country
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19

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The Nevada County picayune., 1913-01-10
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