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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1914-04-21
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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1914-04-21

FOR SALE.-Nictrola at a bargain.
oak finish and in first-cla condition.
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Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

man is seen scuddmg across the country side daily in an automobile that fairly burns up the road Ano right smugly and snugly does Little Memo sit therein. And right well does Little Memo enjoy his brief privilege, for he knows that there are two things that one may feel sure of -- death and taxes, and so long as the latter are forthcoming he can dispOrt himself to his own edihcation and pleasure in a huge seven passenger automobile at the expense of the dear people.
 Put November 3rd. although al- most upon us is all too far of for the dear people to put the boots to Little Memo and his four fusher chief
 "The extravagance of the Hunt ad. ministration is simply incredible. Au- tomobiles and joy rides do not aggre gate more than eighty thousand dol lars a year, and an would willingly pay that to see the snug, rotund gov ernor enjoying himself at that cost and when you come to contemplate Little Memo, what would one not pay
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2S.-( (SpeciaD ecasting financial weather condi- tions here and in England as fair with constantly increasing fairness, Sir George Paish, former editor of the London Statist and present official advisor to the British treaury, Is in Washington holding @ series of con fereuces with treasury officials and the federal reserve board.
 In discussing the financial outlook, Sir George said he expected the Lon don stock exchange to resume busi- ness iu a reasonable length of time'
 "T believe that little liquidation need be expected of foreign held Amer ican securities in your market" he de clared 'I also believe that what liqui- dation there may be can be taken care of
 Financial conditions in London are now practically normal We were taken unawares and had 10 adopt ex- treme measures. l consider, however, that we are now ready to weather any storm.
 We do not expect any trouble when the moratorium ends in about hyo weeks This is exactly what we have been preparing against. The guar ahtee measures of the government win protect those who are unable to pay their maturities because debta due them from Germany, Austria and
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

other countries where a moratorium, has been declared are unpaid. This will be accomplished by direct loans through the Bank of England and the joint stock banks.
 "The end Of the moratorium will find financial conditions almost as before the war. The accepting houses are accepting freely and accounts are being liberally extended"
 Wher asked if Rugland will insist on receiving gold in payment for American debts abroad. Sir George said:
 "Our answer to that is that you as a great, wealthy nation are just as anxious to pay your debts as we are to have them paid Your cotton ex. ports at this season would in normal times be the chief factor in payment of tha large balance against you.
 "The cotton situation is therefore one of the important matters I wish to take up. We feel that the cotton situation will quickly straighten it. celf out Opening of the Liverpool cotton market will. of course. await the opening of the New York and New Orleans cotton markets.
 We expect that your cotton mar ket will soon be under way. The price of cotton in speculative con tracts will depend upon the amount of surplus cotton you take up and
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

natural adjustments of free trading markets
 The great British economist and financial expert laid stress on the fact that postmoratorium bills arc not only a first lien on the resources of the accepting houses, but also are guaranteed that the current indebt- edness of the United States Co Europe is between s200OOO,OOO and S25O0O00OO. but said these figures are subject to modification following his investigation here
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

to see that diminutive little person pull into a small town in a big auto mobile.
 "If you have any doubt of the iiTegu- lar way in which the states finances are being handled, just try for your self to determine what accounting aud disposition has been made of the mis.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

erable and negligible sum of S26l,- 744.52, collected as fees by the various state officers during the year ending June 3Oth, 1914. Then multiply this insignificant amount by the number of years that Hunt has been in office" the speaker concluded, "and then ques- tion yourself what has become of it."
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31
For County Attorney.

J. P. Ross, democratic candidate for county attorney, came up last night to attend the big rally at Lo- we'll where he was the principal speaker He will remain in the dis trict until Monday in the interest Of his race.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-31

Creauon Of county to consist of a small section ot Clio County is proposed by initiative sub mitted to the of Arizona the election on Nov 3rd 1914.
 The initiative petition signed by less than 500 of the 6000 voters of Gila County.
 Miami County would comprise but 8827 acres of pat ented land and would consist only of the town of Miami four miles from the present county seat of Gia
 No public interest would be served by division of the county The chief beneficiary of the scheme would be its originator, the owner of the town site of Miami
 The voters and taxpayers of Gila County appeal to their feowczens of the State of Arizona to defeat this attempt to Perver the initiative process of legislation to pr- vate for personal gain
 We the voters of sister counties make possible for Cla County determine the question of division for herself
 CHA COUNTY EARNESTLY REQUESTS THE FL ECTORS DE THE STATE DE APIZONA 1lO cINLr
The Press., 1914-12-30
MONSON.

The public schools closed Wednes day for the Christmas recess and will reopen Jan. 4.
 The annual town meeting will be Feb. 1 and 8. Officers will be elected Feb. 1 and appropriations will be made on the later date. The repub lican caucus will be Jan. 8 and the democratic the next evening.
 John Pratt of Hampden avenue has resigned his position at the Ricketts & Shaw mill. MT. Pratt stated that he had worked in woolen mills con- tinuously for the past 69 years and cons idered it time that he retired. He is enjoying good health.
 At a recent meeting of Court Mon son, Foresters of America the officers for the coming term were elected as follows: Past chief ranger, Edward Hillard; chief ranger, Dennis Mo- Mahon; subcbief ranger, Oswald Pagan; recording secretary, Nathaniel McAuliffe; treasurer, James Burdick !; financial secretary, Albert Gould ; senior woodward, James Murphy :; junior woodward, Polls Gould; senior beadle. Charles Lewis; junior beadle, Louis Sault; lecturer, Ralph Darling ; trustee for three years, John P. Mo- Carthy.
 The tree on the Congregational hurch grounds which was used last year for the first time for the Christi mas illumination is serving the same purpose this year. It is 30 feet high, stands south of the church and can be seen for a long distance down Main street with it's brilliant hued lights crowned by the symbolical Christmas star. Until after New Years it will be lighted each evening at o'clock. The Mass Electric Go. very generously furnishes the current free, while all other expenses are borne by the donor who gave the townspeople the same pleasure last | year.
The Press., 1914-12-30
Sacred Shells.

The clever priests of China often in sert tiny images of Buddha within the shells of d living oyster, which are left undisturbed for about year. At the expiration of that time the images are covered with mother of pearl to such an extent that they appear to have grown ill this natural manner. Ihe Chinese people hold these shells 1n great reverence, believing that Buddha dwells within them. However, should Christian chance to look upon one of the shells it has no further value to them, as it's charm is supposed to have left it.-Scientific American.
The Press., 1914-12-30

THEY sNUea1ED UP CLOSE TO HEH BUT the days flew by' and she D missed her friends,
 Though she cherished the
 new love too. But the waxen girl with the flaxen curl
 Played none Of the games they knew. So she hunted around till she found them all,
 And they snuggled up close to her breast, And never a word of reproach was heard
 As she whispered, "Old friend: are best John Rutland in Leslie's Weekly.
The Press., 1914-12-30
FRIENDS TRIED AND TRUE

THE Gtt!e deg dropped what E. tail he had,
 The broken doll tainted
 away, And the poor Teddy bear was filled with despair When the new doll came to stay "Oh, have you forgotten old frends2' they cried, But the little girl didn't hear As she cuddled with joy her new found toy $~ And sang in its waxen ear.
The Press., 1914-12-30
Irish Wit,

Even little children in Ireland, ac- cording to Hugh O'DOnnell, have the true Irish sense of humOr. He was standing before Nelson's statue, he said. when he asked yOungster, "Was Nelson really Irish?
 "That he was," replied the child. ..That's why he is what he was."
The Press., 1914-12-30
Russian Tipple.

A popular drink among the peasants of Russia is called quass. It is made by pouring warm water over rye or barley meal It is a fermented liquor and is very sour, but has been used for years by these poverty stricken people, Liverpool Mercury.
The Press., 1914-12-30
Sharneninu Scissors.

To sharpen scissors take bottle and cut with the scissors as if you had to cut the neck off the bottle. This is ct fective.-Woman's Home Companion
The Press., 1914-12-30
A neceived Man,

Bix-That lawyer you recommended is not a man of his word. Dix-Why not? Bix-He told me I could talk freely to him, and look at the bill hes sept me! -- Spokane Spokesman Re view
The Press., 1914-12-30
Unitinu Facilities.

Notice the .g.rl over there dancing? Trim little craft, eh?"s
 ''Yes, and besides being trim little craft l notice she is also something of a skipper ars well. Baltimore Amer icah.
The Press., 1914-12-30
WELLINGTON.

"1LAIN6ION.
 ' Several are afflicted with colds Mrs. B. G. Robbins being under the doctors care.
 Everyone is sorry to hear nf the l illness of Dr. F. B. Johnson and pope that he may soon be on the way to recovery.
 Greetings from readers of this col umn, some from the length and others from the breadth of the continent, have been greatly appreciated, and good wishes are reCipTOcated.
 There were IS at Bible school Sun l1ay morning, and that was a good turnout for zero weather with a promise of snow in the air. Pastor DarrOw's sermon was appropriate for the last Sunday of the year and was beautiful expression of gratitude for the past mercies and blessings and of hope for the new year.
 On Thursday evening at the Clara Hall Elliott memorial church, South l Wilmington, there will be reception and social for Rev. and Mrs. Darrow 1 in accordance with the time e-hOnOred custom as old as the life of the church and prized by those who be- lieve in perpetuating the things that make for strength and harmony, and in doing things because they always have been done, and in honoring and preserving old land marks We trust there will be a large gathering at this reception. Cake, ice cream and coffee will be served. If it is con- venient for those who attend to carry cake it will be appreciated by the Icommittee at the church.
 The Christmas festivities passed Tpleasantly and successfully. Every seat in the church was filled and chairs had to be brought in. The happiest person present was the jani' tor who rejoiced that the new furnace stood test of zero without gas o1 smoke. The music was good, the children all took their parts we'll and their delight and amazement when Santa Claus himself appeared was one of the most charming features of the evening" Said one, My folks say there isn't any such thing as Santa, wish they could see him." and another ''He must be awful old-set
 how long and white his whiskers are. ,
 The children of a larger growtl
 agreed that they had seen caricatures
 of St. Nick many times, but this was
 the ideal, as he distributed the gifts
 from the we'll laden tree. The churcl was never more tastefully decorated
 There were presents for every mem ) Der of the Sunday school, candy fo. } every one present and happiness ant
 good cheer in every face and voice.
The Press., 1914-12-30

The man who does things may make mistakes, but he never makes the greatest mistake of all-dOing nothing.
The Press., 1914-12-30

One way to relieve habitual constipa- tion is 10 take regularly mild laxative. .Doan's Regulets are recommended for this purpose. 25c box at all drug stores.
The Press., 1914-12-30
Extremely Prosperous.

Mrs. Brown-Is your husbands busi- ness growing? Mrs. Smith-Oh, dear, yes! Why. last week his receipts were so large that he had to have receiver appointed to take care of them!-Cleve' land Leader.
The Press., 1914-12-30
A MiRn0mAR

"How did your farewell tour turl. out?' q "We didn't fare we'll" - Louisville Courier-JourOal.
The Press., 1914-12-30

Nature is full of concOrds; humanity of diacOrtlS,
The Press., 1914-12-30
A BRIGHT .:.LIGHT.:.

and pull business your way. It will more than pay for itself. You will lose more business than the lamp costs if you do not take advantage of Display Window Lighting rate with this light. |. .
The Press., 1914-12-30
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per'ine
 You need have no fear of indigestion no matter what you eat if you take Mi -o,na Stomach Tablets at the first sign of dis tress. They surely give quick, safe and effective relief finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1914-12-30
"WEDNESDAY. DEC. 30, 1914.

! A. B. Snow has gone on a business trip to Boston.
 { Walter J. Hanley has been on a visit to Boston.
 John Mahan has leased his place to John Pradell
 Peter Roberts is cutting twelve inch ice for MT Perola and Mrs. Fox.
 Miss Merriam A. Bennett of Brook lyn, N. Y., is the guest of MT. and Mrs. F. E. Fitzpatrick.
 The S. H. S. alumni and s. H. s. will clash at borough hall on Thurs day, at 8 p. m. Admission, ] , cents. Orcuttville. MT. and Mrs. Edwin Blair enter tained over Christmas her brother, Leslie of Maine, and George Lom bard q Springfield.
 Miss Beatrice Royce who has been staying at the home of her uncle, Ed. Blair, and Miss Florence Ryder Eve gone to West Upton for the season.
The Press., 1914-12-30
Mir. Man Who Pays the Bill

What do you hope for when you order a ton of Coal?
 Is it 2OOO lbs. of clean fuel Fuel that will burn-bnrn up clean to a fine ash, without leaving hard clinkers to clog the grate?
 Is it fuel that will burn steady, evenly. without attention from morning till night.
 Do you dare to hope it will be delivered promptly, that is as quietly as possible, and with careful consideration for your property? Mir. Man Who Pays the Bill :: The fulflIment of your hopes lies in
 ID. & H. c O A L.
The Press., 1914-12-30
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

SIAFEURD SFh1NOSo
 Miss Teresa Clark of New Jersey is spending a few days with he1 sister, Mrs. Rafftery.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Harriga1 of Terryville spent the past week with w. B. Hanley.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
annntiseptfak,
GOES
IF HOODS is USED

The genuine old reliable Hoods
Sarsaparilla corrects the acid condl-
tion of the blood and builds up the
whole system. 1t drives out rheuma-
tism because it cleanses the blood.
It has been successfully used FOR
forty years in many thousands or
cases the world over. -.
There is no better remedy Tor SKIN
and blood diseases, for loss Of appe-
t;te. rheumatism, stomach and kid,
ney troubles, general debility ana an
ills arising from impure, Empower
ished, devitalized blood.
IT is unnecessary to suffer. Stars
treatment at once. Get Dottle Oh
Hoods Sarsaparilla from your near,
est druggist. You will be pleased
with the results
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
DIED.

BUTLER-At West Franklin, Nov 2, Charles
E Butler.
GRAY-At Cape Roster, Oct 26, John B Gray,
aged 63 years, months.
GRANT-At Mt Desert Ferry, Oct %, Joseph
II Grant.
HASLAM-At Lisbon Falls, Oct %, Mrs Annie
L Haslam, formerly Of Ellsworth, aged SO
years, months.
KANE-At Surry, Oct %, Miss Alma Kane,
aged 10 years, months.
LEACH-At Leach's Point (Orland), Oct 20,
Edgar Leach, aged 66 years.
MILLER-At Bar Harbor, Nov /, Mrs Fannie
NJ Miller, aged II years.
MADDOCKS AT North Ellsworth, Nov Q,
Sarah e, widow Of Daniel Maddocks, aged
SO years.
POWERs-At Eden, Oct %, John F Powers,
aged about 90 years.
ROBINSON-At North Bucksport, Nov 2, Jane
N, wife OF George r Robinson, aged 70 years.
ROBINSON-At Southwest Harbor. Oct "a,
Mrs Eliza Robinson, aged "a years
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04

Grand total. f4,26S Is
AUDITORS REPORT
aiter charging off rolls and orders passed
Oct. s, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
MARRIED.

CONNER-DUNBAR-A Castine, Oct %, by
Rev David NJ Angel, Hiss Luena A Conner
to William Dunbar, both of North Castine.
JOYCE-DUNHAM-At Atlantic, Oct 81, by
l. Joyce, esq, Miss Bessie Winifred Joyce
to Cleveland Durham, both Of Atlantic.
MORANG-HAMBLEN- Ellsworth, Oct %,
by Rev s w Sutton, Miss Jessie Morang, OF
Ellsworth, to Edward Harold Hamblen, fir,
OF Springfield, Mass.
UTTER-ANDREWS-At Belfast, Oct %. by
Rev Horace B Sellers, Miss Grace Nutter,
OF Brookiin, to George A Andrews, Of Rock
port.
RITCHIE-GILES-AtB Bangor, Oct 20. by Rev
H l. Griffin, Miss Agnes E Richie to Hollis
r Giles, both of Amherst.
ROLFE-STEwART-At Corea, Oct 81, Miss
Hattie Rolfe to Roy Stewart, both OF Corea.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
MARINE LIST.


Ellsworth POr'.
AR Nov 4, from Boston sch Catherine, and
put up for the winter at Shepherds wharf
Hancock County Ports.
Franklin - Sid Oct 81, sch Mabel E Goss,
Boston
West Sullivan-Ar Oct %, sch wawenock,
Bangor
Sid Nov /, sch Francis Goodenow, Philadel-
phia
Southwest Harbor-Sld Oct 80, st Alicia
Sid Oct 81, sch Flora Temple
Sid Nov 2, sim Massasoit lcoastwise)
Ar Oct 30, sim Alert from Nova Scotia
In Port-Oct 8, sch E T Hamor, loading
cured fish
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
CITY MEETINGS.
.,nERMEN HOLD TWO MEET
,Nas DURING THE WEEK.
ans FOR POSITION AS sUPERrNTEN
% nESr OF POOR oPENED-rRANK
a Mcaows's BID ACCEPTED
MAYOR NAY VETO.

Tho MAYOR and board of aldermen held
80 meetings during the past week--the
. y. meeting last Thursday evening to
80, bids for superintendent Of the poor,
sna the regular meeting Monday even
ing. uuovsu xrrr,ya
The full board was present at the recess
.,.,,ing Of the board Thursday evening
ps,ore opening the bids for superin-
,sodsut OF poor, the board discussed the
.avisability OF allowing the use OF Han
.ock hall for basket ball. A majority ia
rored doing so, provided the boys agreed
~ make good all damage done, and posted
. ,bsek for reasonab BILE amount as guar.
.n,se. Aid. stuart, Jones and Treworgy
care made a special committee to make
,bs necessary arrangements. The board
then opened the bids for superintendent
ot the poor. Bids, 1t will be remembered,
we're asked for under two propositions
M. /, the city to furnish all furniture.
tools and machinery, and No. 2, the super
intendent to furnish same. The following
bids we're received, the figure given being
the pay asked per year for term OF three
years;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
BORN.

CUNNINGHAM-At Bucksport, Oct 4, to Mr.
and Mrs Eugene Cunningham, o son.
LEACH-At Castine, Oct %, to Mr. and Mrs
Manley Leach, a son.
MARSHALL-At BIuehill, Oct 81, to Mr. and
Mrs Harvey Marshall, daughter.
SAUNDERS-At Bluehill, Oct 2s, to Mr. and
Mrs Henry Saunders, a daughter.
RUNNELLs-At Bucksport, Oct Is, to Mr. and
Mrs Wesley Runnells, son. Wesley
Woodrow.
ROBINSON-At Southwest Harbor, Oct 20, to
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Robinson, son.
YOUNG-At Southwest Harbor. Oct 26, to Mr.
and Mrs Fred Young, a daughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-11-04
Fox Trapping

Walter Bray, 0rland, Me-.
caught "a fox, "a mink;
Thomas Callahan, North
Monroe, N, H., caught %
fox with Page methods.
Stamp for testimonials and
terms. Warranted land,
water. snow sets. Bait and
scent in pint Jars, for sale by
EDGAR R. PAGE, Orland,
Maine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-18
coast LINE OFFERS
ATTRACTIVE FOLDER

The Atlantic Coast line has just got
ten out beautiful brochure. telling OF
the advantages of the road to the
travelling public, and giving much val
liable information concerning Rich
mond and the various points along the
line OF the railroad.
The travellers from the frigid North
on their way to the sunny" South
mostly have to pass through Rich
mond. The Coast line has Just in
stituted the New York and Florida"
special, which passes through Rich
mond. southbound, at $40 every night.
and on Its way back to New York
reaches Richmond at $3.50 in the
morning.
A double track reaches from Rich
mond to Selma. N. c.. a distance of
1862 miles.
These trains are used extensively by
the tourists who speed from the North
to Florida, and who stop over in Rich
mond as the resting place from either
direction. Tho local hotels offer most
entertaining comfort. and the historic
Isurrounding hare present to tho tray
eler m inducement WHICH In many
eases gives the local people the
nlaasnrA nfE GssfArtai ning -thA xisatoE.- =
4t1EW@ H.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-18

the United States--all lines OF de-
narration being obliterated.
This feature enables the shipper to
deal with one carrier, avoids delays
at junction points, minirnizes damage
in handling, and in many ways facih-
tates the quick handling of millions OF
packages entrusted to the express
companies care.
That the express business is recog-
nized as a necessity, Is beyond the
question OF a doubt; It's element OF per-
sonl attention to the various duties
continuously entrusted to II during Its
existence of seventy years being the
main factor.
The express company Is used in al
most every conceivable way, and every
conceivable purpose. both by the pub
lie at large. and by the government
The express companies accepted the
order Of the interstate commerce COM
mission gracefully. and In good faith,
and there liz no reason to doubt Its
management will make good there ex-
pressed purpose, to give the patrons
of the company a service that Will
prove helpful and satisfactory. not
withstanding the tremendous loss in
revenue,
The local facilities OF the Southern
Express company In this city. recent
~ constructed, is an evidence Of Its
progressiveness. and An indication OF
the company's desire to afford the very
best service to It's patrons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-18
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
AND EXPRESS COMPANY
Greatly Reduced Rates Go Into Effect February First
Three Classes Prescribed, With Every Section
Placed Equal Footing

Effective February list all express
companies will put into effect the
greatly reduced rates. prescribed by
the interstate commerce commission,
and for the information of our read
Ars, a comparison of the material
changes are shown from Richmond to
various points In weights ranging from
dve to one hundred pounds--under
arst class rate.
There are three classes prescribed (:
First class, merchandise; second-class.
articles OF food and drink (this rate is
IS per cent OF first class) third class
applies on aimanacs, books. calendars,
etc
The rates are based upon the zone
system: then the entire country is
divided into blocks. thus eliminating
Iii Inconsistencies. which have hereto
fore existed, and simplifying the mat
ter so that ii can be readily understood
by anyone,
Every section and hamlet Ia placed
upon an equal footing The Eastern
States are in zone /. Southern States
are I'm zone . Middle West In zone
3. Rocky Mountain States in Zone 4,
and Pacific Coast, zone 5.
Another feature OF interest to ship
pers Is the fact that the rates apply
to and from every express Office In