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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
RECIPES.

MoLAssEs COOKIES. - One cup molas-
SEES, one half cup butter, one half tea
spoon ginger, one teaspoon cream tartar,
a large half teaspoon soda, -four enough to
knead, roll very thin, bake in quick oven.
BROWN BErTY.-One cup bread crumbs,
two cups chopped tart apples, ne-haif
cup sugar, one teaspoon cinnamon, two
teaspoon, butter cut in small pieces.
Butter q deep dish, put q layer OF the
chopped apple at the bottom, sprinkle
with sugar, q few bits OF butter and Gin
nsmon, cover with bread crumbs, then
more apple. Proceed in this order until
the dish is full, having a layer OF crumbs
at the top. Cover closely and steam three
quarters of an hour in q moderate oven
then uncover and brown quickly. Eat
warm with sugar and cream or sweet
sauce.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
CarIyfe's BIuntness.

Thomas Carlyle once took Lord
Houghton Orchard Milnes) to task In
regard to the proposed pension for
Lord Tennyson. Richard Mines" said
Carlyle, taking his pipe out Of his
mouth. "when are we gaun to get that
pension for Alfred TennysonT" Mines
tried to explain that there were diff
culties in the way and that possibly his
constituents who knew nothing about
Tennyson would accuse him Of being
concerned in a job were he to succeed
in getting the desired pension for the
poet. Richard Mines" replied the
sage. ION the day of Judgment, when
the Lord asks ye why We didna get that
pension for Alfred Tennyson. itll no do
to lay the blame on your constituents.
It's you that'll be damned"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
PENoBsCoT. 23O.

A regular meeting of Penobscot grange
was held Friday evening with sixty-five
present. Grange opened in due form with
all the officers present. The third and
fourth degrees were conferred upon one
candidate. At recess refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served.
Recess having expired, the grange was
called to order and the worthy lecturer
presented the following program: Song,
Jeanette Sellers and Berpice VarDum;
reading, sketch of Wsshington's Life,''
Ethel Hutchins; songs, Lora Hutchins
reading, "Young George Washington "
Dora Littleheid; song, Mary Varnum;
paper, "Sketch of Washington as First
President" Carrie Perkins; songs,
Jeanette Wardwell; reading, "Washing-
toms Birthday" Jennie Bridges. Program
for next meeting read and accepted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
HUSBAND
TIRED OF SEEING
HER SUFFER
Procured Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound,
which made His Wife
a Well Woman.

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pains that l could not be on my feet at
times and / had organic inflammation so
badly that was not able to do my work.
could not get good meal for my hus-
band and one child. My neighbors said
they thought my suffering was terrible.
"My husband got tired Of seeing me
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
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ing what it has done for me. Mrs.
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4 her from drift ing down on Bsr,,.,.,.


island.
During the afternoon Mrs. DeLsit,,.
told me that Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Ritas,,
were going up to Boston so as to he 81
the Fourth OF July, and that thew h.s
persuaded her to 20 with them. The No.
woman seemed at times almost fran,,a
How pitied herl
With an axe they cut hole through
the deck, and when they got so as to loot
in, the little infant OF Mrs. Holt VIZ.
floating close by, but dead. They took !,
out. Then they cut the deck awsy ninth
they got the place large enough 70 taka
out one body ut a time. The FIRST on
hooked up was that OF Mrs. Holt. Thar
they hooked into the clothing of Mr..
kiifield, and had to pull quite hard 10
start the body. 1t seemed as il sometbin,
heavy rolled OF it, and then 1t came M,
easily. They thought the stove must have
been on her clothing.
The body of Mrs. Holt and that Of the
infant were taken ashore by Can't. Hol,
ana his crew. Mrs. DcLaittre accompanrs
ing them. Mr. Kitfietd, with his wite,.
uody, was taken over to Surry In our
boat. Word Was sent up river for the
tug to come down that night so as TO tow
the Barcelona to place OF safety.
In the morning there had sprung IN a
smart south wind, and we got under
weigh, made sail, and with line from the
tug sround our foremost, we socn had
the wreck up and anchored of wey-
mouth point.
These are facts as remember them. 7,
there are other witnessest the accident
living, / would like to know it.
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Confirmed Testimony
The Kind American Readers
Cannot Doubt.

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TIL test OF time -- the hardest test OF all.
Thousands gratefully testify
To quick relief - to lasting results.
American readers can no longer doubt
the evidence.
It's convincing testimony twice told
and we'll confirmed.
American readers should profit by these
experiences.
Frank +. Fernald, Ellsworth Falls, Me-,
says: '.ofi and on for two or three years
was annoyed by attacks OF backache and
dull pains through my loins. l had severe
spells and could not stoop. After sat
down IL was hard for me to get up. Hay-
ing read great deal about Doanis Kidney
Pills, got supply and 1t required only
one box, obtained at Moore's Drug Store,
to effect cure" Statement given Feb
rusry I, 1867
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For sale by all dealers. Price so cents,
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sole agents for the United States.
no other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
Dear N. B. Friends:

The poem is one sent months ago by
ssSadie". am glad to make use of it, fol
she sent many helpful things to the col
umn, and you might, il you wished, cal
this "spring song; and when the rainy
days of the coming season are here, some
one who reads this may be able to make
them occasionally easy days for mother.
wish to thank Ruth for the pretty card
OF Feb. q. On the upper left-hand corner
was bunch OF cherries; on the lower
right hand side the stump of a tree with g
large Ratchet, with the monogram, G. W.,
stuck in it, while the card in fancy type
bore the following stsnza:
The first in war, the frst in peace,
The first in his country's heart;
The first one of our Presidents
To give "U. s." d start.
The first who could not tell lie,
Who did no deed to shame us;
The first TO use the hatchet
And to make the cherry famous.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

No one can be model Endeavorer
without model. IL you think 1t is
possible just try it little while and
you will be convinced of the contrary.
Our model can be only one-not DR..
Clark, though he founded the society;
not your pastor, though he stands at
the head Of your church: not the wisest
and noblest and most learned and holy
man or woman we know. The only
possible model for human being is
not human being. cannot be, because
human beings are full of faults and
kins- 1t is the Goldman Jesus Christ
That is one reason why God came
down into our human life to give US a
perfect model for 1t. That is why we
are told to seek perfection after the
example of His perfectness.-Amos R.
Wells
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
mutual Brnffit Column.
EDITED By "suST MADeE".
It's Motto: "HeipfuI and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated In the title and motto-it is for the mutual
benefit, and aims TO be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good, 1t Is for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. Ia this capacity 1t solicit'
Communications. and Its success depends largely
on the support given it in this respect Com
muuications must be signed, but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject TO approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
The AMERICAN,
Ill worth, Me-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
The Cause Of Rheumatism.

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and deranged
kidneys are the cause of rheumatism. Get
your stomach. liver, kidneys and bowels in
healthy condition by taxing Electric Bitters,
and you will not be troubled with the pains
of rheumatism. Charles b. Allen, a school
principal, of Sylvania, Ga, who suffered in
describable torture from rheumatism, liver
and stomach trouble and diseased kidneys,
writes: "All remedies failed until | used
Electrics Bitters, but four bottles OF this won
derful remedy cured me completely" Maybe
your rheumatic pains come from stomach,
liver and kidney troubles Electric Bitters
will give you prompt relief soc and sloo
Recommended by any druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
Bet Known Cough Remedy.

For forty-three years DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery has been known throughout the world
as the most reliable cough remedy Over
three million bottles were used last year.
Isn't this proofs 1t will get rid of your
cough, or we will refund your money. j. j.
Owens, of Allendale, s. O.. writes the way
hundreds OF others have done: AFTER twenty
years, lind that DR.. Kings New Discovery Is
the best remedy for coughs and colds that
have ever used.a For coughs or colds and all
tnroat and lung troubles, 1t has no equal. soc
and 81 ~ at any druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

Thirty- five members and eight visitors
were present Tuesday evening, Feb. IS.
A vote of thanks was extended to the
members who presented the drama so
creditabiy. 1t was voted to place money
raised by the drama in the savings bank.
A social half-hour was spent, and then
the married brothers presented program
of selections on the photograph, readings,
stories and conundrums. Punch and cake
were served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

From childhood l have nursed faith in
bluebirds' songs and winds Of spring. They
tell me after frost and death there comes 3
time OF blossoming; and after snow and cut
ting sleet, the cold, stern mood Of Nature
yields to tender warmth. when bare. pink feet
Of children press her greening fields.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
among the 6ransns.

This column is devoted TO the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges of Hancock county.
The column is open TO all g-sngers for the
discussion of topics of general interest, and
tor reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All Communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. AL COM
munications will be subject 70 approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
HIGHLAND. as4, NORTH pExoBsoor.

1t was young peoples meeting at High
land grange, Feb. %. The .chairs were filled
by the young people who worked the first
and second degrees on two candidates.
They also furnished the following pro-
gram: Song, Caro- Lowell; recitation,
Chrystal Hutchinsi music, Alice Allen
reading, Earle Grindle; recitation, NAL
colin Leach; song, W. o. Allen; song
choir; readings, Harvey CHM, Ed
Witham, Retta Lowell; music, Ora
Whitman; story, Homer Lowell. Next
meeting will be old peoples meeting
The losing side in the contest will furnish
the supper. Fifty-three were present, in.
Guiding three visitors from Alamoosool
grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

Twenty-Five members were present at
the regular meeting OF Sedgwick grange
Feb. Is. Two applications were accepted
and three received. Past Master Ray
Allen filled the chair. The lecturer being
absent, no program was taken up.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
DEER ISLE, 96.

DEEh lsi-E. 80.
Deer Isle grange met in regular session
Feb. "a will g good attendance. Four
visitors we're present. Refreshments were
served.
An entertainment and box supper will
be given March for the benefit of the
grange. A pleasant evening and good
attendance are hoped for.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

Brooklin grange held its regular meet
ing Feb. %, with twentythree members
and five visitors present. Grange began
in the fourth degree by worth master.
After finishing work, the lecturer pre-
sented a short program. II was decided
to have ladies' night March 4.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

RAINBOW, A5. NORTH BRooKsvTLLE.
Rainbow grange met Feb. "a. As 1t was
stormy, only about thirty were present.
An interesting program was presented by
the lecturer. One application was re-
ceived. 1t was suggested that we have a
poverty grange at the next meeting. The
date OF the invitation to meet with Hsr-
borside has been changed from March 6
to March II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
CALENDAR THOUGHTS.
Blessed are the happiuess-makers.

Avoidance of each thought that mars
viii keep the household sunny;
And there should be no family jars"
Except they're flied with honey.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05
BIBLE READINGS.

Feel. xii, 10, IA; Jer. Xxx. 8;
John viii, 9; Acts iv, 1920; xiv,
l4-16; Rom. ii. lie; I Cor. K,
1888; ii Cor. /, II; l Tim. /.
5-S; lii, 8; iv. /. 2; Heb. TX. 12-14.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

Inspiration Of Junior Society.
Some one said. Boys will be boys"
He forgot to add. Boys VIII be men,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-03-05

DATES.
Saturday, March s - Meeting OF Han
cock Pomona with Verona grange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20
ZERO WEATHER SOON
So Says the Famous Prophet Of
Belmont, Long Island.

Belmont. Long Island. Jan. ls-Willam
rrobasco Francis. who lives in a clearing
I'm the woods here. where he has ample
work out his theories concerning the
weather and various other phenomena Of
national importance, has come forth with
his annual prophecy.
Last year the prophet" as the local
people style him. said there would be a
marine disaster which would stir the en-
tire world. Two months later the Titanic
sank. A Democratic victory was another
prediction Of the prophet"
lie now SAYS that after January % We
shall have month Of severe cold weather.
which will make the cold OF last winter
seem like an autumn frost.
Why" said the seer, the entire high
cost OF living is due to the weather. When
conditions are not right and planting IL
done against the ruies Of ma ture. the prod
uce il bad and limited and high prices
naturally follow. The moon should govern
in all OF this. and farmers should plant
when the conditions are right
Fclipses are one reason, he SAYS for
sudden and severe changes. causing losses
In crops
From now on" says Francis we shall
have snow seet and rain. but not in
great amounts
Farmers here swear by the prophet
and plant under his direction. and all
have large crops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20

is estimated by cloth brokers in this city
that the total sales Of cloth last week
did not exceed 10000 pieces. This is
small summing up when compared WIN
the voluminous business accomplished
la at fall. when sales reached close 20 d
half million pieces some weeks.
The business PIT through last week con-
sisted OF both Wide and narrow goods
and the volume was about equal; buyers
interested themselves to a certain eX-
tent i'm narrow goods and prices for both
styles ranged from sixteenth 20 an
eighth OF a cent below the quotations
seemed little interested i'm the transac-
lions and their orders called for only
small lots. The big factors of New York
realized that, with cotton declining and
the market suffering 10 some degree from
the strike of the garment workers. prices
would go down. and they waited Ill
prices reached lower level before MAX
ing their small purchases.
The cotton yarn markets showed the
effect OF weak cotton quotations and
buyers withdrew from the market. they
arguing that inasmuch as cotton quota
tons show a decline cotton yarns ought
spinners failed to reach the same conclu-
sion and refused I'm some instances to
trade at prices named by prospective
buyers. and therefore business was some
what reduced. Both Northern and South
ern spinners are i'm n position where they
can keep their machinery engaged till at
least March l with orders now recorded.
The prices were: 2s-inch, G-d. I l-lbc
NOM; 2s-inch. $3.50. 5 l5-l6c nom: 21-inch.
$50. l3-l6c' 27-nch, J6-55, 39sc; 21-inch
56-52. Sac; 3si2-inch, a-6i. ji2c; 53-inch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20

HONEY and T. " BROWN. Naval Medical
School. Washington: under instruction.
Gunner ARTHUR BOQUETT. naval station
Olongapo.
Gunner 5. A. FARRELL receiving ship al
New York.
MARINE CORPS
Second Lieutenant W. G. MACCRONE. de-
tsched headquarters; to marine offioers'
school. Norfolk
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.-The
following movements Of vessels have been
reported to the Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Jan I1-The Saturn. al Corinto: the Justin.
a. san Diego: the Prairi. al Charleston
the Iroquois. At san Diego.
SAILED.
Jan l6--The Petrol. from Puerto Plata for
san Domingo city
An 1.-THE Buffalo. from Corinto FOR Pan
ana: the Denver. from san Diego for AGA
pulco. the Vulcan. from Lambert Point for
Guantanamo. the Wyoming the Florida, the
Utah. the North Dakota, the Dixie. the Roe.
the Mccall. the Terry the Psulilne. the
Drayton. the Sterrett and the Warrington.
from Guantanamo for Cristobsl; the Mon
tsna. from Port Said for Beirut. Syria. Via
Haifa, Palestine and Ssids. syria
Names nave been assigned submarines
No 90 to A. No. 40 LII; No Il, L.-2; No
AZ. L-3; No. 43. LA; No. a, I.-j; No. A.
L.-6; No. A.. IL. and No. Il. MI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20
THE WEATHER REPORT.

oWciaI Record ana Forecast W hhhlHS on
Jan. !" The winds along the New EnS..nd
coast VIII be moI'.1.o. ,arlahle becoming
cas-, AMI southeast. mode Atlantic Co1st.
moderate southeast c, south. south Atlantic
coast moderate east and southeast. East Gulf
Coast. moderate southeast and south. West
cur coast. moderate south. Lake Michigan.
moderate northwest.
The ONO river las fallen four and a halc
feet a. cincinnati and now stands az ntt SlN
feet ~ m sunday; 10 is falling a. l.ouls'ill"
also. and f. practically az stand at Evans
VILE whor, the rise IN the last twenty -four
hours but tenth OF foot. cairo has
reached tho forty five foot stage and the river
will crest under forty six feet 10 day, SUNDAY.
No changes are indicated Tor The lower Mis-
slssippi from those preyiouslv announced. Tn"
rain probabilities for the week are not SUI
1cient to cause alarm.
\ cold wave covers the Northwest. with
temperatures ranging from zero In South ia
kots To- - degrees below IN Saskatchewan.
and temperatures have also fallen considerably
iu the Central Plains states and The districts
west 81 mo Rock, Mountains owing 10 a
sharp pressure fall In ~" central valleys and
the lake region. high temperatures again pre-
vail over those districts. and n IL still warm
FOR the season in he Gulf and Atlantic states.
although temperatures have fallen consider
ably I'm the latter section.
with tho exception Of rains and SHOWS In
\ce York and New England and snow in
North wyoming ana I'm Montana. there was no
precipitation of consequence east Of the Rocky
Mountains. The weather was also falr over
talns while over the north ones local rains
and SHOWS continued.
The cold weather. IN tho Northwest will ex.
tend through Ia. Plains states. the missouri
and upper Mississippi valleys and the west
upp,r LAX. region during Monday and Monday
night reaching the Ohio Valley and the lower
lake region and the interior Of the Gulf states
Moudav night and Tuesdav In the Atlantic
states n viii be warmer Monday followed bN
falling temperature TUESDAY night. II VIII
n. somewhat warmer by Tuesday In the North
west and extreme west
There will be local rains or SHOWS Monday
In the central valleys and the lover lake re
.ion: local SHOWS in the upper lake region
and the central plains states, ana rains in
Tho Gulf states followed by fair weather
TUESDAY. except IN the eastern Gulf states
and Tie lower lake region. There will also be
local rains Monday night or Tuesday In tho
Atlantic states In the Northwest and eN
IRENE West tho weather will he generally falr
Monday and Tuesday. .
steamers departing 10 dsv for European
norris will have moderate east and southeast
winds with increasing cloudiness' 10 Inc
Torecast for speciaI Iocalities.-For East
.rn New York Increasing cloudiness and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20
IMPETUS FOR AVIATION
Bill for Aero Dynamical Labor
atory Commission Passed.

Washington, Jan. ls-Ayiation in the
United States received an impetus Saiur-
day when the Senate passed a bill indors-
ing President Tafts appointment Of a com
mission 20 consider the establishment OF
a national dero-dynamical laboratory and
approprIatlng $500 for the work of the
commission. The dill has still to pass the
House.
President Taft appointed commission,
including Or. r. 5. Woodward. president
Of the Carnegie Institution: Charles d..
Walcott. secretary of the Smithsonian In
stitution General James Allen. chief sig
nal officer Of the army, and number OF
other scientists. to determine by March 4
whether IL would be worth while for the
United States TO establish such labora-
tory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-20
MOVEMENTS OF SPECIE.

The exports Of specie from the Port OF
New York. as officially reported al the
custom House for the week ended Janu-
AIRY :. We're: Gold. 81 O96.229 and silver.
>S75.4-5. a total OF Si97I,GSi. against 3i.oS,-
20 gold and silver in the preceding week
and SI,,2 In the CORRESPONDING week last
year Since January ! the exports OF gold
amounted To- S279 o. and silver s. 81. 800
against SL4l6.V3i gold and 5.u}S2l6 silver
lu the corresponding period last ycar.
TIE imports OF specie at the Port OF
New York for the week ended January IS
We're S2ot.2e3 gold and $2uS.pi4 silver MAX
ing e total of $475.237 against - total of
$s-l $50 lu the preceding week and s.i6 so
u the corresponding week last year.
Since January ! the imports Of specie
amounted 10 1886. -. against tl@9l.@i3 IN
the corresponding period last Year