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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26
WHAT A BIG RAILROAD
STRIKE WOULD MEAN.
Board of Arbitration Gives Impressive
Figures In Engineers Case.

The 10000 locomotive engineers Of
the eastern railroads have won their
fight for an increase in wages While
the board of arbitration between the
railroads and the engineers in it's
award does not grant all Of the engi-
neers' demands, it establishes mini
mum wages which amount to a sub
stantial increase on most of the roads.
Notwithstanding the increase in CON-
pensation the representative Of the
engineers on the board dissents from
the award and says the settlement ac-
copied by it can be only temporary.
The board tries to impress upon the
public the seriousness of the situation
that would have confronted this coun-
try if the engineers had acted as they
voted and quit work. The railroads in.
volved in the controversy, it is pointed
out, operate 66.S76 miles Of track. or
more than one-fourth of the total mile
age Of American railroads.
Their annual operating revenues ex-
coed $1,OOO,OOO,OOO. or nearly 40 per
cent of the total for all the railroads of
the country. They carry nearly one
half of the freight traffic of the United
States and over two-fifths of the pas
senger traffic. Excluding general Off
GERS, the annual payroll of the employ
ees amounts to $446,0OO,0O0 and the an
nual compensation of the engineers
alone to nearly $39,O0O,O0O. The popu-
lation of a great area of the country
served by these roads is about 81, 600,
Co., or more than 40 per cent of the
total population of the country. The
section Of the country represents at
least four-tenths of the wealth of the
entire United States.
The board points out. further, that d
strike would have left the large cities
of the east with their food supplies ex-
hausted within a week. The milk sup
ply probably would not have lasted
more than a day The board adds that
q successful general strike for the east
ern district of the United States would
have put that great section of the coun-
try in much the same situation that
confronted France a few years ago dur
ing a general railroad strike there
1T is evident" says the board, that
for great section of the United States
a railroad strike can no longer be con-
sidered as a matter which primarily
affects the railroads, operators and en-
ployees. 1t is therefore imperative that
some other way be found to settle diff
ferences between railroads and their
employees than by strikes"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26
CONCRETE POTATO CELLAR
We Suggest That Building % by 20
Feet Would Be Suitable.

In response to an inquiry received
from B. G. Christ, Wrenshall, Mimi,
the Editor, Cement User" 1905 Stock
Exchange building, Chicago, sends the
following letter:
We would suppose that a building
about 25 feet long and 20 feet wide
will be suitable for your purpose and
from your letter we understand that
you desire two stories. The floor of
the lower story can of course be laid
directly on the ground; for the second
story we suggest that you also build
a concrete floor. This can easily be
done by using posts and beams of con-
crete with a concrete slab between the
beams The posts should be spaced
feet 8 inches apart and should be 10
inches square The wall should be
made inches thick and the beams
extending between the posts and the
walls 10 inches wide and II inches
deep and should be reinforced with
three 1 inch rounG iron rods placed
IL inches from the bottom of
the beam. This II inch depth
of beam is from the top of the slab
to the bottom of the beam. The floor
slab should be made 8 inches thick and
/ inch from the bottom of the slab; %
inch round rods running crosswise be-
tween the beams should also be placed
about 4 inches apart and running
lengthwise between the beams; e
inch rods should be spaced IL inches
apart. The concrete should be COM
posed of 1 part Portland cement to 2
parts sand to parts stone or 1 part
Portland cement to 4 parts bank-run
gravel, using sufficient water to make
a mushy mass. In placing the con-
crete in the forms lamp it thoroughly
so that it comes in very close contact
with the steel reinforcing. The
forms for this beam and slab construc-
ton are easily made and the beams
and slabs poured at the Same opera
ton.
For your roof you can either make
a clear span between the walls or you
can extend your posts up to support
the cross beams on the post. If you
wish clear span you should run cross
beams from wall to wall, making beams
3 inches wide and 13 inches deep.
Place q inch round rods IL inches
from the bottom of each beA'a. It
would be more economical, hoN@ver,
to extend the posts up to the roof.
Posts for the second story should be
inches square and the beams be-
tween the posts and the walls should
be inches wide and inches deep.
Two 2% inch rods should be
placed IL inches from the bottom of
the beam. Between the beams a 4
inch concrete slab should be placed.
The reinforcing for the roof slab
should consist of 3s inch round rods
placed 4 inches apart crosswise be-
tween the beams and Is inches apart
lengthwise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26

What was the Ancient Form Of
Books Books were originally writ
ten on f1nely-prepared skins or parch-
ment, united together in rolls; all
the Scriptures in use among the an
cient Hebrews were in this form.
umina," hence the English word vol
ume as it refers to books.
What were the Masonic Guilds Of
the Middle Ages?-They were frater-
mites of practical architects and ma
ecclesiastical structures which still
survive to attest the piety of the
founders. They moved from country
to country, fostered by the church,
and protected by the rulers who re-
CURED their services.
What was the Arm in Arm ConVen-
tion?-A name given to a convention
of Republicans who supported Pres
ident Johnson's policy of reconstruc-
ton. So named because members
from Massachusetts and South Caro-
lima entered the hall arm in arm.
Who was called "Young Hickory?
Andrew Jackson was called "Old
Hickory" James K. Polk was born
m the same state as Jackson, North
Carolina, and settled in the same
state, Tennessee, and a certain resem-
blance in their political feelings led
the admirers of Polk to call him
Young Hickory"
Who was the PIumed Knight
A reference to James G. Blaine in the
speech of Robert G. Ingerso1l, who
nominated Blaine as a candidate for
president at the Cincinnati conven-
ton in 1875. Ingersoll said: Like
an armed warrior, like plumed
knight, James G. Blaine marched
down the halls of the American con-
gress and threw his shining lance,
full and fair, against the brazen fore
head of every defamer of this country
and maligner of it's honor"
How were Books Prepared before
the Invention of Printing?-Among
the Greeks and Romans, professional
transcribers were employed to write
copies of books for general circula-
ton. The process of transcription
was both slow and expensive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26

What is an Annular Eclipse of the
face of the sun, excepting the edge all
round, SO as to leave ring of light.
What is Remarkable about the
Eyes of Insects?-They are usually
much projected, and consist of a
vast number of distinct lenses, which
enable them to see on all sides.
Who were the Sophists7-They vera
class of reasoners contemporary
with Socrates and Pericles, who took
their designation from sophos, wise:
but they brought reasoning into con-
tempt by endeavoring to cast uncer.
tainty over the most obvious truths.
Hence, specious arguments are called
sophistry.
What is Latent Heat?-Heat which
is concealed in a body, and does not
manifest it's presence under ordinary
circumstances.
What is the summer population Of
birds in IlIinois?-From investigation
made by Professor S. A. Forbes, of
the University of Illinois, the total
summer population of birds in Illinois
numbers about thirty and one half
million, of which five and one half
million are English sparrows.
What Is the highest ascent made in
a baIIoon?-The highest balloon as
cension of which there is any authen-
tic record was that of M. Berson.
July 81, 1901. He had with him 6.
provision of compressed oxygen, and
took observations at $4,000 feet at
which time he became unconscious.
AS he was still rising ne probably
reached the height of $4,000 feet.
What was the ?-The
French term Renaissance" signifies
new birth or renewal, and is applied
to the revival of art and literature in
Italy and France in the 10th century.
Who are the Landseers?-They are
a family of artists-the father, John
Landseer, an engraver (died in his
eightythird year, 1882, and three
sons; Thomas, engraver; Charles, O
painter; and Sir Edwin (died 1879,
celebrated for his numerous fine
paintings of deer and other animals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26

What was the ?-The
French term Renaissance signifies
a new birth or renewal, and is applied
to the revival of art and literature in
Italy and France in the 10th century.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-02-26

What is Latent Heat?-Heat which
is concealed in body, and does not
manifest it's presence under ordinary
circumstances.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

would be elected, although he would
receive but 1852 votes against an
anti democratic vote of 2o,394s
1t also goes without saying that
such showing in September would
mean the utter wiping out of the re-
publican party--at least in this con-
gressional district.
But here is another group of inter
esting figures. Seven Maine cities
held elections last spring in which
there were three progressive,
republican and democratic, and of
these seven the progressives were
successful in but one. Here are fig
ures, which, though unofficial, are
substantially correct:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
c. +. SUMNER SCHOOL.
Plans for the Annual Session to be at
CharIestou

Plans for the Annual Session to be at
Charleston.
Interesting plans for the twelfth annual
session OF the Maine {. e. summer school
are being perfected by Principal Harry w.
Rowe, of wsterviile, who already has sent
out programs. The faculty this session
ensures an interesting and profitable term.
A. }. Shsrtle, publication manager OF
the united society OF c. e., whose head
quarters are at Boston, will teach c. E.
methods, and will also report the great
Angeles from which he has recently re-
turned.
Sunday school methods will be taught
OF Rev. II. r. Whitelock, Baptist Sunday
school and young peoples worker of
Maine. He will report the splendid
national B. Y. p. Z. convention recently
held at Brooklyn, y. Y.
Mrs. Flora V. Stebbins, OF the Inter-
national Sunday school committee, who
has been a member of the summer school
faculty for four years, will also assist in
the Sunday school department.
Missionary education will be under the
direction of Miriam Woodbury., of New
York, secretary of the woman's depart
ment Congregational home mission So
ciety, and who has a national reputation
as speaker and teacher.
Rev. George Z. Sauer, OF Bangor, and
Rev. Harry Taylor, of Andover, Mass,
will conduct the bible classes.
Miss Margaret Koch, who is mistress OF
the art Of expression, and who mas been
the efficient principal OF the summer
school for many years, will conduct the
class in that study. She will also have a
part in the annual recital, to the delight
of those who know her.
The school is held in the buiidin gs of
Higgins classical institute, located i'm the
beautiful country town of Charleston,
twenty-five miles from Bangor. AS the
afternoons are given up to recreation, the
school offers a delightful way to spend a
vacation, combining rest and inspiration
with enjoyable companionship.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. Catafrh il Q
blood or constitutional disease. and In order
70 cure Ii you must take internal remedies.
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
fAces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not Q auack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years and 10
. regular prescription. 1t Is composed OF the
best tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
two ingredients IL what produces such won
derfui results In curing cstarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
r. J.. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

These figures are suggestive OF the
changes which are even more likely
to take place in September. 1t is
of course hard to say to what extent
purely local issues and personalities
were responsible for the changes, but
they were present and the changes
took place.
In November the sum OF the Taft
and Roosevelt votes in this con-
gressional district outnumbered the
votes for Wilson. In November in
the cities referred to above lewiston
excepted) the sum OF the Taft and
Roosevelt votes outnumbered the
votes for Wilson, and in the spring
election in these cities the same
Portland excepted) was true,r
1t is not disputed that, the anti
democratic strength in this district is
far greater than the democratic
strength, and so far as the spring
elections show, the republicans in
creased their strength from 81 l-3 per
cent of the total vote TO 81 is, while
the progressives fell from IS per cent
in November to 16 2-5 per cent in the
spring.
On these figures as a basis, what
ground have the progressives for
claiming that they are the party with
which the democrats have to reckon7
Why should they insist that in order
to beat Mr.. Pattangall the republicans
should come to them?
Mr.. Lawrence says the minority win
be held responsible for the election of
a democrat; in the face of the spring
election figures, which is the minority
the faction which rose from 81 per
cent. to 81, or the faction which
dropped from So per cent. to 1e?
The two factions together can win,
and send to Washington Congress
man who represents the fundamental
doctrine they both believe in.
Under conditions as they exist, the
only way to save the district from
democracy is to vote for Peters.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
gsga. Ns.:rm

THE subscribers, William wilkins Carr
j and Henrietta G. suiith, both OF the city
and county Of Philadelphia. eommonwrz Of
Pennsylvania, hereby give notice that they
have been dnly appointed executors o. the las,
will aud testament Of
MARIA s. WILKINS. late Of said PGILA-
pELPHIA,
deceased, and given bonds as the law d.
reefs. and that both OF the Subscribers resid-
Ing out OF the state OF Maine. thev have APP
pointed Edward d. AeArs. OF Is Nj DeseT:
street. Bar HSrbor. Eden, In the county q
said state OF Maine, as required By Law. AL
persons having demands against the estate Of
said deceased are desired 10 present The
same for settlement. aud all indebted thereto
are requested to make payment Immediately
HENRIETTA c. SMITH,
wM wILxfrs CARR.
Errs. est Maria 3. wilkins, deco.
July Q, 1919
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

A new touch of courtesy, too often lack
ing in commercialism, lie shown in the
new form OF answer adopted by the tele-
phone company with the beginning of this
month. Instead of the brief, Number
in answer to your ring, Central now says,
Number, pleases" It is q little thing,
that word please, but 1t counts for great
deal in affairs of life. II it has its proper
effect on the subscribers end OF the tele-
phone, where the courtesy is too often
lacking rather than In the central office,
it will add fresh touch of courtesy to
telephone Communications, and perhaps
give new tone to business all through
the day,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

WANTED: 80 MEN AND woMES
To Take Advantage of Special Offer
Made by G., A. Parcher.

To Take Advantage of Special Offer
Made BY G.. A. Parcher.
q. A. Parcher, the enterprising drug
gists, Is advertising to-day for hfty men
and women TO take advantage OF tie
special haIf-price offer he is making on
DIR. Towards cele brated remedy for con
stipstion and dyspepsia, and get tiiiy-
cent package at half price, % cents.
So positive is ne Of the remarkable
power Of this remedy to cure these dis
eases, as well as sick headaches and liver
troubles, that he agrees to refund the
money to any customer whom the medl-
cine does not quickly relieve and cure.
With DIR. Howard's remedy at hand you
can eat what you want and have no fear
OF i'll consequences. 1t strengthens the
stomach, gives perfect digestion, regulates
the bowels, creates an appetite and makes
life worth the living.
II you cannot call at Mr.. PareheE's
store to-day, send him rs cents by mail
and he will send you q package
promptly, charges paid.
Mr.. Parcher has been able to secure
only limited supply OF the remedy, so
great is the demand, and you should not
delay taking advantage OF this liberal
offer he is making his week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

considerable proportion of those who
voted for Roosevelt last November,
the election of democrat is in
evitable. Is that what he, an anti
democrat, a protectionist, desires9
II it is, he is pursuing just the course
to bring it about. II it isn't, why
doesn't he, since he doesn't expect
to be elected himself, join Peters and
together make certain the defeat of
the common enemy7
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
Republican Ratification.

Hon. John A. Peters, republican candi-
date for representative to Congress from
the third district, and ex-Gov. Cobb will
be the principal speakers at clam-bake
and big ratification meeting at Island
park, near Augusta, tomorrow.
The affair is for the purpose Of getting
together the workers to meet the party's
candidate and to discuss the most effective
ways OF carrying on the coming cam
psign, and OF calling the attention of
voters to the menace Of the democratic
tariff for-revenue-only bill.
The Kennebec county committee 10 in
committee, the third district committee,
the State committee, and county and
State officers Propositions have been
made to sccommodste about $50 men.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
To Save the Birds.

The three senators - johnson of
Maine, Smith of Georgia, and Hughes
OF. New Jersey-who seem to have
yielded to the feather importers
lobby, are hearing from their con-
stituents, who are vociferous in their
appeals for the inclusion In the pend
ing tariff bill of the clause which pro-
hibits the importation of certain birds
and plumage.
The original prohibitory paragraph
in the Underwood bill reads:
provided that the importation OF sigrettes,
egret plumes or osprey plnms and the
feathers, quilts, heads, wings tails. skins or
parts of skins of wild birds. either raw or
manufactured and not for scientific or educa-
tional purposes. is hereby prohibited; but
this provision shall not apply TO the feathers
or pIumes Of ostriches or TO the feathers Of
domestic fowls of any kind"
To this the Senate committee has
added a paragraph which states that
this prohibition shall not apply to
"the feathers or plumes of birds COM
monty recognized as edible or pesti-
ferousn.
Should the bin pass in this form,
the professionals say, the skins, feathers
or plumes of every bird species in the
world may be imported; it is against
this that the howl of protest is being
raised, and the recalcitrant senators
referred to are hearing from about
every SOCIOLOGICAL, pathological and
humane society In the country.
1t will be interesting to note the
outcome whether in the matter OF
bird slaughter the influence Of thirty
importing firms shall overtop that OF
thirty millions of indignant American
citizens.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

(PorttaHd kxpress.J
The leaders of the progressive party
have determined to defeat the republicans
at any cost, even to the destruction, as
Mr.. Lawrence says, of every legitimate in
dustry in the third district.
The rank and file Of the people who DO
the voting will not agree to be made the
tools in SO nefsrious purpose. The third
Maine district, they will see, must return
q verdict of disspprovsl OF the Underwood
bill.
The oniy thing which the progressive
party can accomplish, which the repubIi-
cans cannot and will not do, will be to Sc
cure the election OF q democrat TO Con-
gress.
No high hope for humanity expressed in
the rhetoric delivered in that convention
yesterday progressive at Waterville July
16l that does not meet response in the re-
publican heart.
That any sign of division should appear
or that men OF character should foster it.,
is greatly to be regretted; that the division
viii extend seriously to the voters OF the
district, we do not believe.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

Pasted as a lining in the bottom OF an
old-fsshioned lesther trunk, more than
100 years old, owned In the family of
Irving osgood, OF Ellsworth, are two old
newspapers, one bearing the date of 1872,
the name not shown, and another a copy
of the Christian Mirror, OF Portland,
dated 1879. Unfortunately only parts Of
the papers are used, and these contain few
complete articles. Doubtless q pernsal Of
the old prints would disclose much Of
interest
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

Mr.. Lawrence was in Ellsworth last
week, and 1t is reported to have said
that be doesn't expect to be elected
to Congress. Whom does he expect
viii be successful, Peters Or Pattan-
gail? II he persists in his candi-
dacy, and takes along with him any
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

Massachusetts, presents the amazing
spectacle OF a democratic governor
proposing to progressive candidate
for governor that they both enter the
republican primaries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
Some Interesting Figures

Cards are being freely distributed
throughout the third district showing
the total vote last November in the
counties now composing the district,
and the relative strength of the re-
publicans, democrats and progress
sives; they are probably accurate and
are as follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
Spfsial Notifies.

~. -
WYE wish to extend oar heartfelt thanks 10
w the many kind neishbors and friends
for their ~ mpaihy and 4ofsl offerings during
our recent heresvmeut.
Carr. J. II. SEiHERs.
Mn. AND Mas. r. G. MITCHELL
Ma. r, Il. MITCHELL.
Mas. skxuNL SoREIs.
Ponobscot, Ang. 4, 1873.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

John T. Clark, OF West Franklin, aged
seventy-two years, has thirty-seven living
grandchildren and six great-grsndchil-
dren. He is curious TO know il anyone
else in Hancock county of that age can
make a better showing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06

These cards are being distributed
BY progressives. II goes without
saying that II in September the total
voss In the district should be divided
in like proportions, the democrat
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
NOTICE.

UTHEREAs. my wife, PNnsie LloEd. has len
w my bed and board without lust cause
aud provocation. notice is HEREBY given tha;
will pay no bills Of her contracting after this
date. AIvAH LLoYB.
orland. Me, July 81, fsia
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Bar Harbor's selectmen have tsbooed
the turkey trot" at public dance halls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-06
for lsrui or Sals.

HOUsE-ou Pine street INQUIRE Of t,,,..
III MURPHY. Ellsworth, Me.