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The Washington times., 1913-09-26

came streams Of fire. But the knight
never faltered.
Strike him right under the left side
Of his mouth" feebly called the mer-
maid, who had hidden herself under a
big rock. That is the only spot In
which he can be hurt"
Raising his shining sword above his
head the knight ran forward. and was
about to thrust the weapon into the
gudgeon when that creature struck him
on the head with his tall. The knight
fell forward. but he retained his senses
and Iunged out with the sword. Its
point cut into the gudgeon's mouth on
the left side and the wicked thing tum-
bled to the earth lifeless.
The mermaid ran to where the wound
ed knight lay on the sands, still hold
ing his sword In his hand.
Raising his head. she lifted him till
the very first rays OF the rising sun
flushed his pale face.
1T Is my birthday" she murmured,
softly. Il have my wish. With the
rising of the sun I wish with all my
heart. that you may become one Of US
who live in the sea. so that you can live
below in our nearly caverns. And In
memory Of your bravery. I want you
to keep your sword-to be my knight
of the ocean,"
In another moment there was no man
to be seen. But from the shore there
le3ped into the sea a great silvery. fish
out of whose nose there stuck a long
sword. and about the fish were en-
twined the snowy arms Of the mermaid.
The light danced above the waves as
the happy pair disappeared.
And every since there have been hun
dreds of swordfsh swimming about.
living with the fair mermaids and pro-
tecting them from all harm. For the
sworfish is today. as he was hundreds
or years ago, the warrior of the deep.
Tomorrow's story: "Squank and the
cnhlfroffAp
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

chiffon with touches OF blue: Mrs. Sid
ney Kaufman wore flesh colored crepe
with a bodice of white tulle with
black girle; Miss Hannah Gusdorf wore
plum colored charmeuse with rhine
stones. and Mrs. Morris Gusdorf was In
black crepe de chine, with touches or
gold lace. Miss Florence Gusdorf wore
pale yellow satin with a lace over
dress.
Mrs ]. G. Bowie. who has been III
in the Alexandria, Virginia, Hospital.
is improving.
The Washington times., 1913-09-26
Attraction at BeIasco Filled
With Undraped Female
Forms.

It is safe to say that q goodly portion
Of the audience which packed the Be
lasco last night came prepared-and hop
ing-to be shocked. For the first half Of
the program they were disappointed
During the last half they attained theil
desires. I do not think am going toe
far when say that the present Hoffman
revue Is the boldest exhibition Of the
feminine form-undraped and unclothet
that Washington has ever seen. Las
seasons Honmanesque production, will
the vampire Dance" was the limit
This seasons revue exceeds 1t.
A brief description Of some Of the
most telling points Of the 1913 revue will
illustrate my point better than any
thing else.
The second part Of the Belasco pro-
gram is divided into eleven scenes. The
opening number is exceptionally clever
providing as 1t does an excellent oppor-
tunity for Miss Hoffman to introduce
her inimitable limitations in the form OF
dream about the Actors Fund Fair.
The hearty applause with which this
number was received testified to the
audiences appreciation Of the stars
work. A subway station Is the next
stop, and here we have the Hoffman
chorus turkey trotting all over the
stage, much after the fashion Of the
Broadway glide number in the last
"FoIlies."
Imitation of Anna Held.
An initiation Of Anna Held singing
Wont You Do That Tango Dance with
Me?" gave Miss Hoffman her first
opportunity to introduce a risque song
accompanied by appropriate gestures
In passing. I may mention that Miss
Hoffman's gowns were marvelous-in-
deed. the color scheme Of the entire
production h dazzling, and the Aubrey
Beardsley effect in "Zobedie's Dream, .
the next number. was particularly gor-
geous.
Chorus girls In Arab costume are fol-
lowed by chorus girls in fleshings.
number Of the latter evidently forgot
that summer had passed, for they were
undressed for the hottest day in July
and a July day in their boudoirs at thai.
The result can better be imagined than
described.
A clever impersonation of Harry
Lauder was followed by very funny
but decidedly off-color burlesque en-
titled "Gaby du Barry" and this. in
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

latter. The combination IL most
pleasing.
Praise For Polaire.
cannot bestow too much praise upon
the Polatre act. It Is a wonder Ths
plot of the piece concerns q burglar
who breaks into the apartment of q
French actress and demands her Jewels
under threat of death. She sings and
dances him into a mood when he Is care
less, and then stabs him with the knife
with which he has threatened her. Al
done by Mime. Polaire and N. Becmann,
the playlet is thrilling and gripping In
the extreme, and it will prove a revela-
ton Of compact, well-acted melodrams
to those who have never visited the
Grand Gougnol," in Paris, where such
plays are a speciality.
One cannot consider the present bill al
the Belasco as a whole-the three part.
Of It are separate and distinct. Two OF
them are highly entertaining. all of them
are magnifcently mounted and costumec
the last one ought to be clothed and
expurSated. JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1913-09-26
"Dip Gown Is Latest,
To Meet Tango Mania

NEW YORK. Sept. a6.-Meeting the
demands Of tango mania, epidemic in
society, modistes today announced the
dip gown, a new creation with extra
fullness at the knee
The Washington times., 1913-09-26
. GROGANS

Of course, you want the
home to look nice. You
want the furnishings to be
comfortable and attractive,
and you want them to show
good, reliable quality.
If you "pick up a piece,
here and a piece there" at
alleged bargain prices,
there's not much chance Of
being pleased with the final
result.
Some qualities may be
good and others may be
very disappointing, but it's
too late to correct your mis-
takes.
Come here and select
such goods as will har-
monize in patterns and ef-
fects. They will be re-
liable to a certainty.
Well charge whatever
you may select. giving you
an open account with its
payments divided to make
them as easy as you desire.
The Washington times., 1913-09-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Young and Old Like the Virginia. To-
day. 'On the Steps OF the Throne.'
Truly wonderful
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

"Quo vadis," Columbia Theater To-
night. Matinees daily including Sunday
Csc and 50c.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

Tomorrow's story: "Squank and the
Goblinette."
The Washington times., 1913-09-26
Hoffman Revue Boldest Display
Of Girls Yet, Says Julia Murdock
Attraction, However, Is Good,
Says Times Critic-Dancinq
PIeases.

latter. The combination In most
pleasing.
prsiss RoY Dols;p>
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell and
their son, Ten Eyck Wendell. jr., are
at the New Willard for a few days
awaiting the opening of their house in
Connecticut avenue for the winter They
spent the summer at Lakelawn, Cazen-
ovia, n. Y.
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

Mrs. Francis B. Loring and Miss Ly
dia Loring are others from Washington
who are taking an apartment in tn,
New Greenbriar hotel for the autumn
They spent the greater part OF the sum
mer at the Springs
The Washington times., 1913-09-26

Justice Daniel Thew Wright, Of the
District Supreme Court, and Mrs.
Wright have returned to their home
in the Avenue of the Presidents, after
a months trip down Chesapeake bay
on board their cruiser. Crystella. They
visited Norfolk. Crisfield, and other
points
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

c. j. Treworgy haa bought new auto
mobile.
Mrs. Annie White and Master George
went to Hancock Tuesday for visit.
John II. Cook has added large piazza
along the east and south sides OF his
house.
Miss Mildred Black, of Bangor, left Sun
day for home, after visiting here and at
Otis for q month.
Mrs. Edward White and family were in
Bar Harbor over the Fourth. Mr.. White
working there.
Scion Townsend and wife, of lowell,
Mass, are guests OF Mrs. Townsend's
uncle, Levi w. Bennett.
Frank Carter and wife, OF Jacksonville,
were here a part OF last week, guests Of
Eugene Whitaker and wife.
Good Will Sunday school class gave
Mrs. Susie Googins a pleasant surprise by
walking in on her Monday afternoon, in
honor of her birthday.
Leroy Haslam and wife, OF Bangor, in
company with Arthur w. Salisbury and
family, spent the Fourth at Bar Hsrb
with Frank Hsslam and wife.
Mrs. Oscar Staples left for Portland
Tuesday noon, called there by the illness
Of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moore, who
is suffering from an abscess OF the throat.
J. O. Whitney and w. H. Brown went
to East Machias Tuesday, looking over
Whiteomb, Haynes d Co.'S mill there in
anticipation OF some alterations and re-
pairs.
W. II. Brown went to Bangor Friday
spending the day with Mrs Brown at the
hospital Her condition 10 gradually i'm
proving and she expects te'be up in about
ten days
The Fourth passed quietly here. Many
went to Bar Harbor for the day, while n
good-si2ed party went to- Green lake for
picnic. There was q dance at ths
Casino in the evening.
Drs, Lewis Hodgkins and A. c. Hagerthy
performed an operation upon Mrs. Rich
mand l. Moore Monday morning, remov-
ing a growth from the neck. Mrs. Moore
withsseod the operation nioely, and is i'm
proving gradually.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Peters VS.. Pattangall.


A committee has been organized in
the third district to promote the eandi-
dacy of William K. Partangall. The
former attorney general and the mayor of
Waterville has the politicians behind him,
as this committee list discIoses, and it is
safe to say that he will make the contest a
most interesting one for ex-Congressnan
Gould.
When it comes to the election, however,
Mr.. Pattangali may not find it easy sail
ing. A more plausible man than Pattan-
gall it would be difficult to find. He is a
consummate politician, a clever speaker,
and is possessed OF a remarkably bright
mind and engaging personality, but
there are other characteristics needed in a
representative to Congress than these
qualifications.
A discriminating electorate when it
comes to weigh the facts will proba bly,
take these things into consideration and
it will be surprising il John A. Peters, of
Ellsworth, who will in all likelihood be
nominated as the republican candidate,
does not win the support of more voters
than Mr.. Pattangall will be able to secure.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

ELLSWORTH, July 8, 1913.
To the Editor Of the American:
Owing to the circulation OF certain re-
ports in this city and district, in regard
to my congressional candidacy, would
be pleased, if, in justice to myself, you
will publish this brief statement:
/. That am a candidate, and have filed
my nomination papers, with every honest
intention to push my campaign with all
the vigor at my command.
2. That there is no understanding
between myself and any other candidate
or group of individuals. Neither is there
any exchange of condolences between my
self and other aspirants for the nomina-
tion, nor have received or accepted any
promises or offers which would lessen my
efforts to secure the nomination.
offer this statement to contradict GER
tain reports which are in circulation.
Very truly yours,
Roy c. HAINEs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Her Misfortune.

A local clubwo.asn who. loves joke on
herself was telling a story apropos Of
temperance before gathering the other
night. II was about q fire which de-
stroyed distillery in the little country
town where she lived and taught school
twenty years ago.
ave thought it was providential,n she
said, 'suntl the next day. Then ii APP
peared that in their effort to save as much
of the stock as possible the good people
had climbed to the second floor, let down
a chute and rolled barrel after barrel Of
whisky into the river. The vast crowd
which had assembled saw the barrels float
ing away and Immediately dispersed. And
the next day every man, woman an child
in that entire community was drunk rs q
lord"
At this point some one interrupted,
"Oh, Mrs. Blank" called voice, CULVER
| ing with laughter, Hyou lived in that
community, didn't your"
81 did, )" was the prompt rejoinder, shut
/ was the exception. My people were
living up stream"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

When Fred w. Joy, of New York and
Ellsworth, was told by Arthur Giles, of
West Ellsworth, that he had seen ''droves"
of moose near Mr.. joys camp at Patterns
pond, he, the said joy, swallowed hard,
and while admitting that he was not
from Missouri, but from little old New
York, still he would have to be shown.
And he was. Last Thursday morning,
with his sister Bertha and Miss Mabel
joy, be was enjoying the fishing at Pat
tens pond, when one OF the ladies discov-
cred the 'drove" OF moose feeding on the
heath near the head of the pond - two
bulls, two cows and two calves. They
watched the animals to their hearts con-
tent at as close quarters as they dared TO
venture. This was only one of the adj
ventures of a strenuous day at camp. A
battle with q monster eel, in which MIR.
Joy came off victorious only after the free
use OF his shesthk knife; close view OF an
eagle and a flock of wild ducks, to say
nothing Of cartridges, and an exciting bat
tie with two colonies of hornets, were
other incidents crowded into one short
day. But that sight Of the moose was
worth all the rest. Once before Mr.. Joy
has seen a moose at Patterns pond. A
few years ago big bull moose paraded the
length OF a beach, few yards from his
boat, for his admiration.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1913

During the past week Hon. John A..
Peters has been whelmed with con-
gratulatory letters and kilograms on
his assent to be candidate at the
primaries for the republican nomi-
nation for Congressman. In another
column Mr.. Peters makes the strong
est kind of an appeal to the voters of
the third congressional district who
are anti democratic to unite in OPP
posing in September the democratic
nominee for Congress. Besides being
good thing in itself, the defeat of a
democrat especially appeals to Han
cock county, which has not been
represented in the House since 1879.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
EAST SULLIVAN

Mrs. s. A. Randall, af Csnshridge. Mass,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. lanes Circuit
Mrs. Maurice Shaw and daughter, OF
Belfast, are gpestsof relatives here.
Mrs. Effie Shaw is, attending Castine
summer school.
Mrs. Thomas MxoheIl, who was Miss
Addie Tram, of North Conway, N. H., is
at her old home.
Samuel Robertson, and wife drove to
Lansoine to- spend the FoaxtA with rel
atizes. The horse died before the start was
made tor rome.
q daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George l. Freeman June -.
Mrs Charles pettee, Who was Miss Lis
zie johnson, is the guest of Herman Joy
snd wite, Fred Pettee, wife and daughter
have also been their guests.
Julys. n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
SEAwALA

C. e. MetcAlf and wife spent the week-
end ct their cottage hers..
Miss Lula Newman, who has been at
tending business. collage in Boston,. is
home.
Mrs. Ida Mitchell, of Bernard, spent q
Few days last week wiah her MOTHER Mrs.
Julia Stanley.
Iindell Cleveland, wife and son Allen, OF
Brighton, Mass, and Fred Jscobus, wifa
and niece, Of Roslindale, Mass, are spend
ing few weeks at ahe Netcalf cottage.
July Z. 4. Z. Ia
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Wonderful Energy of Plant Growth

Wonderful Energy of Plant Growth.
One of the most remarkable exhibitions
of plant force ever saw, says writer in
Atlantic Weekly, was in western city
where observed species of wild sun
flower forcing its way UP through the
asphalt pavement; the folded and COM
pressed leaves of the plant, like mans
fist. had pushed against the hard but
flexible concrete, till it had bulged up and
then split, and let the irrepressible plant
through. The force exerted must have
been many pounds.
/ think it doubtful il the strongest man
could have pushed his fist through such a
resisting medium. II it was not life
which exerted this force, what was It'll
Life is a kind OF explosion, and the slow
continued explosions Of this growing
nlant rent the pavement as surely as
rovder would have done. 1t is doubtful
Il sny cultivated plant could have over
come such odds. Il required the force oil
the untamed hairy plant Of the plains tc
accomplish this feat.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

Charles S. Mellen has resigned the
presidency of the Boston & Maine
railroad, and thereby automatically
ceases to be president of the Maine
Central. He is succeeded by Morris
Mcdonald, vice. president and gem
eral manager of the Maine Central.
Mr.. Mellen remains president of the
New Haven system, and to 1t will de-
vote his entire attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
MT. DESERT FERRY.

Frank Jellisou, of Red Beach, is visiting
his brother. w. w. Jellison.
Mrs. Marston and son Donald, o. Port
land, are at Harvard Carter's for the sum-
mer.
The schooner Mary B. Wellington, Capt.
Martin, is diseharging coal for the Maine
Central.
Lawrence Kingman, with his bride, OF
Concord Junction, Mass, is visiting bis
sunts, Miss Arvills Kingman and Mrs.
Louis Jordan.
Iuty7 q.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

State of Ohio, city Of Toledo. as.
Lucas County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he fs
&c nior partner OF the firm OF r. ]. Cheney a
Co., doing business In the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid. and that said
DOLLARS for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured By the use Of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn 70 before me and subscribed In ny
presence, this 9Th day OF December. A. d. 1885.
(SesD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Cstarrb Cure Ia taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
r. !. CHENEY q co., Toledo. d.
Sold by all DruREists. &c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

The democrats of the third district
seem to be having troubles of their
own - so much so that they are just
now paying scant attention to their
friends the enemy. To man up
tree it looks as though the successful
candidate - be he 'sPattn or SAM
won't have the enthusiastic support
of the defeated one and his friends.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Nh. LAwREscn TO Mn. PETERS
RockLAxp. Me, Jufxsg 1871

RocKLAsps ME-, JplyA 1913.
NJ. John A. Peters:
Nonr telegram received. ] can oHfy answer
personally as one member OF the progressive
party. have no authority TO spesk for the
organization; have simply sisuihed nay
willingness 10 accept the nomination II ten
dered me. am not yet selected candidate.
My catering the republican primaries.
would not hinder any other candidate from
receiving the progressive nomination.
Ina<nsueh as the progressive vote oatnum-
bers the republican ahsat two to one, and
since the proxressives made possibicthe cleo
ton Of our present State administration. my
solution would be for yoar leaders TO endorse,
the progressive candidats.
II you are practically assured ths nomins-
ton you hold the key 70 the situation.
greatly appreciate your anselfsh desire for
harmSuy. EDWARD NJ. LAwKKscK.-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

The intensity of Mt. Desert light is to
be increased about August 5, next, by
changing the illuminant from oil to in
candescent oil vspor, increasing the light
to about 5000 candlepower. There viii
also be slight reduction in duration OF
fash, the flash being two seconds and the
eclipse thirteen seconds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Prospect Harbor has the first regular
automobile mail passenger and freight
route in Hancock county, connecting with
the boat at Winter Harbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
July Z

ssDid you punish your son for throwing
q lump of coal at Willie Smiggssn asked
the careful mother. 81 did" replied the
busy father. al don't care so much for
the Smiggs boy, but can't have anybody
in this family throwing coal around like
that,n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

While double-yolked eggs are quite
common, eggs with three yolss are rare.
Mrs. Albert VILLAS, of West surry, re-
Gently found hens egg having three per
feet yolks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

NOTICE


NOTICE.
THE ptopriehors OF Mount Desert Bridge
l. Corporation are hereby notified that the
annual fasstang % said corporation will he
beid at lts toll house In Trenton, on the sec
ond Monday Of Jolly next at o'clock p. ua.,
Tor the following purposes, via.
First. To choose officers for said corpora
uon for the ensuing year.
second To see What action shall be taken
TO repair the bridge.
Third. To transact surA other business as
may legally come before said meeting.
jon. j. soMGx. Clerk.
Mount Desert. Me-. jane IL. 1913
SEALE2 proposals for constructing a sec,
~ ton OF state road tn the town OF Han
cock viii be received at the Office OF the
seaeetmen antii O'Clock .. IN. July ~, lsta
PLANS and specifications for The proposed
work may be seen upon application
The seiertmen reserve the right to reject
any and aliibids. c. W. srRsrros,
O. A. MsKvfs,
L II. Foss.
Select men of Hancock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Mr. rETERs TO xk. LAwREscx.
ELrswoRrB, J ally ., 1871


Mr.. E5rdrd N. Laseyence,
Roekland, Maine:
Year telegram received. am aware that
you. are not yet selected as q candidate;
neither am l. have assumedthat, as the
master stands nov, both of us win be seiecsed.
and that here will be two candidates agains;
q democrat, unless some other arrangement
is made.
1resret you will no4 Join in pAn 70 submit
to the voterso of the third district, for their
free determination through medium Of the
direct primary, the choice Of candidate to
lead hghtfor Profession OF oax business in
serests.
The decision shosid not be had at q con-
vention or through the inAnence Of party
leaders. II is for the peoplesto decide. and to
them believe should be iefs question of the
nomination IA FErxRs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Mr.. LAwSsgcR TO aR. PKrEas.
LuBEeA- MK., July s, 1913.

Mr.. J. A. Peters,,
Eits1orfh, Ms.S
Your teleRran received; sorry was unable
to meet you when called at POUR city for
that purpose Thursday. 1 do nos undsrsAsnd
how progrexsives can participate in pri-
maries this election.
Iregret ths stand you have taken In this
matter Tbs people win surely hold tia mi
nority responsible fer the dsteat of eandi-
date that hest protests the business interests
Of this district. E. NJ. LAwaEScR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

II the top OF . cake 10 sifted with hour
before icing there Is less danger OF its rum |
ming over the sides.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09

sand 20 you are marriedfp 81 told
you was going to be-" "But thought
ii was Q joke" SIT isn't"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
Go lrt.
Saantso.

~s@-~<~aN1N.~s~yca~eaea N-~-~-~.N-N~~S@~N
I'VE AGESTs-Asn or women 70 intro
IL dues high grade speciaities in every
home; qufs& sales; big PROFITS. Write al once.
WHITE MANUFACTURING & IsroaTfSo Co.,
Bangor, Ne.
oRSE-Daring th~ summer. for his keep,
III Coed home. light work. Heavy
enough TO carry fenr. Suitable for woman 20
drive. Address p. o. BOZ ga. Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-09
cAUrI0N NOTICE.

UrHEREAS As, my wife, violA L. TreworSy
w has lsft my bed and board without
lust cause, viii naf be responsible for any
billie By her sontrAoasd.
BsnehilI. Dune %. 1913.