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by bullets which have made wound
out of all proportion to the size of
the bullet of the modern army rifle.
The editor of THE AMERICAN re-
calls hearing during the Spanish
American war, an explanation of this
which seems reasonable, but which
we have not seen mentioned in con-
nection with the present discussion.
The Illustration used is simple.
Every boy who has ever spun peg
top knows how, when 1t first strikes
the ground, it wabbles for a few mo-
ments until its momentum steadies it,
when it appears to stand perfectly
still. Then as it loses momentum, it
begins to wabble again, until it falls.
The twist or rifiing In rife barrel
gives to the long, slender bullet this
same rotary motion. For short dis
lance 1t wabbles, then steadies, and
as 1t loses momentum, wabbles again.
The wound inflicted by one of these
bullets at short range, or at very
long range, would be of a tearing
nature, while between these two
points, when the bullet had sfeadied
In its flight, the body would be pierced
by a small, clean wound.
And so, with each war since the
small-calibre rifles have been used,
we hear the story of dunno dunn bullets.
We believe investigation of the pres
emit complaint will prove the stories
unfounded. We give the explana-
ton above as we remember it. 1t
may be the true one, or it may not;
you may take 1t for what it is worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

According to some computations
made by DR.. Chapman and read to the
Royal Astronomical society. the total
amount Of light from the starr Ii
about equal to that which would be
given by $50 stars Of the first magni-
tuda
The light given BY stars Of each mag
nitude decreases from the first magnk
tude down to the tenth, the decrease
In brightness Of the individual stars Of
the successive magnitudes being more
than compensated for by the increase
In the number Of stars belonging to
that magnitude.
But below the tenth magnitude this
70 no longer the case. the light falling
OF rapidly as we descend the scale
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
PLANT PUZZLES.
Whist, For Instance, Guides the Vine In
Finding Its Support

Whist, For Instance, Guides the Vine In
Finding Its Support
A plant that actually goes insect
hunting Is among the latest of the SCI
entific discoveries. 1t Is known as the
sundew. Its leaves, covered with ten
tacles, close in upon fly the moment
It touches them and slowly strange H.
This has long been familiar to the
nnturalists, but 1t now develops that
the plant does not passiyely wait for
its prey. II fly alights within half
inch of one of the leaves 1t slowly ap-
proaehes the insect until close enough
to lay hold and destroy. thus demon
strating the possession Of some sort Of
sense or instinct with which plants are
not usually supposed to be endowed
Something OF the same sort is mani
Tested Ia that plant parasite, the dod-
der. 1t terminates from seed, sending
out a thin, threadlike growth, which
winds In and cut among the grass
stocks until 1t finally approaches its
natural victim. Then its growth Is
greatly accelerated In sense 1t fair
~ ltdp5 uRSu tL5 ux0t hlaU Oltc lueAt
not only fastens to II, but multiplies
with surprising rapidity.
II a stake be driven within a few
inches Of growing sweet pea vine II
will be observed that a tendril drops
from a leaf Of the plant In the direc-
tion of the stake. Forthwith the whole
upper shoot OF the vine bends In the
same direction, and very soon the ten
drill Is able to fasten itself. The same
observation holds more or less true
with all climbing plants.
Vegetation OF various kinds sends
roots through distances, sometimes to
be measured In yards, that they may
reach soil or water below. Science Is
asking II the sundew knows that the
fly is near.
Has the vine a method Of detecting
the proximity Of It's support?
Does the plant 50 situated that its
nourishment is lacking realize that far
below it are earth and waterf
An affirmative answer involves the
admission Of sense or instinct In veg
citation that corresponds to that In AMI
NAL life, and yet those who have stud
led the matter most profoundly give
that very answer.--Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

The American forces are to be with
drawn from Mexico by President Will
son, and representative of foreign
nations, recognizing the fact that
Mexico is still in state of anarchy,
with no semblance of organized gov
eminent, are Fastening to get their
citizens out of the danger zone. An
armed clash between villa and
Caranza is believed to be only mat
ter Of time. There will be no safety
for foreigners or their property in
Mexico until some stable form Of
government, recognized by foreign
powers, is established.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
COUNTY NEWS
WEST BRooKsvILLE.

Fred l. HAYES, OF Bradford, n. H., is in
town on business.
The school in district No. Q, began Sept.
IA; Miss Mason, of Bluehiil, teacher.
George Mills, of New York, and brother
Albert, of Goose Rock light, are visiting
their brother.
Ira }. Cousins has been drawn to serve
as traverse juror at the October term OF
court in Ellsworth.
Mrs. George Mcvey, with two children,
of New York, is visiting her parents,
Capt. George A. Stevens and wife.
The ladies' circle has started fall and
winter meetings, being entertained at
Mrs. Mary 8. wasson's, Thursday.
Friends OF Mrs. William Stevens, who
has been critically i'll in New London,
Conn.,, are pleased to learn that she is re-
covering.
Walter ]. Sargent, wife and three
daughters, OF Brewer, william weecott
and wife, of Rumford Falls, were guests
Of Mrs. George A. Stevens last Thursday.
Walter Moore Tapley, jr., Of Portland,
who has been visiting his grandparents,
Capt. George Il. Tapley and wife, has re-
turned to Portland, accompanied by his
brother. George Otis, who has spent the
summer here.
The American Hawaiian steamship
Pennsylvania, Capt. Robert Morris Tap
ley, errived in San Francisco Sept. IL, six
teen days out from New York via the
Panama canal, after the fastest voyage
ever made between the two ports.
Sept. q. Johnson.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Dum-dum Bullets.

We are reading now Of protests
against the use of dum-dum bullets
in the European war. The same COM
plant was made in our war with
Spain, in the fighting in Mexico, and,
in fact, in every recent war. Inves-
tigation has always proven the COM
plant unfounded.
The dum-dum bullet is soft-nosed
bullet, which fattens or mushrooms,
when it strikes, inficting a tearing
wound. 1t is used principally in the
hunting of big game, bullet of small
calibre being made to do the execu-
ton of large one. The complaint
that dunn dunn bullets have been used
in war always results from the dis
covery of soldiers killed or wounded
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
aenrrtiefmlnrs.
81.
1T SAVES YOU MONEY.
Dr. Howard's Dyspepsia Specific !;
Regular Price 5Dc. G. A.
Parcher Price 25e.

The special halt price sale Of Or. How
ards specific for the cure OF constipation
and dyspepsia by G. A. Psrcher means the
saving Of a few dollars on every family 8
yearly bill for medieinss.
Each 50 cent bottle (Mr. parcher sells
1t for 25c) contains sixty doses OF medi-
cine that is pleasant to take and which
can be depended upon to cure the wors,
case of constipation, dyspepsia or liver
trouble.
This remedy is not an ordinary medi
cine. 1t is the favorite formula OF q we'll
known physician, and has the endorse
ment OF hundreds OF physicians of emf
nence in their profession, who prescribe
it in all cases of constipation, dyspepsia
or liver trouble, knowing from experience
that 1t will make a complete and LASTING
cure.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
MrK1NLEY.

IA h-AANA<L
Mrs. Ada Martin has returned TO Port
land.
Mrs. Van Tanner is ut home from the
Claremont.
Mrs. Hannah Robinson is ut home from
Hancock Point.
Miss Elizabeth Colt is with her brother
Benjamin, attending school in Arlington,
Mass.
Mrs. L. H. Holmes and son Guy are In
Portland for q short visit with Capt.
Holmes.
School commenced Sept. n, teachers,
Miss Russell. grammar, Miss Grace Colt.
primary.
Harvard e. Colwen spent the weekend
With Misc Grace Colt on his return to
Hsbron to school.
II. o. Underwood inspected the factory
here last week. He was ACCOMPANIED by
his secretary, salesman and agent. Francis
Cleveland also was here
Mssrs. Willis. England and Mcbride,
have returned for about two weeks more
work on the Underwood plant.
Anna Robinson visited her grand
mother. Mrs Lucy Richardson, last week.
Mrs Richardson returned with her for
visit.
H-P. Richardson and e. A. Stanley ac-
compsnied joy Wallace and William II.
Huntpn to Bangor Sunday. They re-
turned in Mr. Wallace,s new cay
Sept. n. Pm.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

The scramble for the pie counter is
on. W. r. Pattangall, of Waterville,
who, it will be remembered, ran
against Mr.. Peters for Congress, is
announced as candidate for attor-
ney general, the same piece of pie
that he had tucked away on the shelf
for him in 1911 until he could COM
plete his job as boss of the demo-
cratic legislature. There are three
other aspirants for this office-Frank
A. Morey, of Lewiston; Harrie L.
Webber, of Auburn, and Wade Halli-
day, OF Newport-but Mr.. Pattangall
will probably be named If the demo-
Gratis muster votes enough. Elmer e.
Newbert, of Augusta, has announced
his candidacy for State treasurer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Latest returns indicate that strict
party legislation will have a slim
chance in the next Maine legislature.
The Senate is republican, seventeen
ito fourteen; the House is democratic,
with seventy-seven democratic rep
resentatives, seventy republicans and
four progressives. On joint ballot the
democrats will have ninety one votes,
the republicans eighty-seven and
progressives four.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
EAST ORLAND.

Mise Grace Gibbs has entered the Uni
versity OF Maine.
H. II. Dunbar is doing the fall tfresh-
ing in this vicinity.
Kari Lauppe, wife and child have re-
turned to Hyde Park, Mass.
Mr.. Carr and son, of Monmouth, made q
short visit with F. e. Blaisdell last week.
Mrs. Alvah Abrams, Mrs. LaMotte Rus
sell and three children left Wednesday
Tor Hartford, Conn.
Frank Brainerd and wife, who have
been ct their cabin six weeks. have re-
turned to Portiand, Conn.
Among those who have resumed their
work at the e. M. c. 8. are Misses Persis
and Helen Pickering, Dora and Alberta
Dunbar and Warren Dunbar. irene Dun
bar and Hariand Dunbar enter tais year.
Sept. q. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

The nomination by Gov. Haines of
Howard B. Moor, of Ellsworth, as
county commissioner for Hancock
county, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Capt. Henry J.Joy, meets
with general approval. Mr.. Moor is
a man of large business affairs, and
will bring to the office good business
Judgment and executive ability. The
county is to be congratulated upon
his selection.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

After he had made study of the
election returns from Maine, Col.
Roosevelt decided not to make any
comment upon the situation there,
says a press despatch from Oyster
Bay. There could be no doubt, how
ever, that he was greatly disap-
pointed over the poor showing made
by his party in Maine. He had been
lead to believe that the progressives
would show much greater strength
than they did in the Maine election.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
DEER ISLE.

Maurice Gross has gone to, Atlantic to
reach.
The high school has organized q foot
ball team.
George Greenlaw, who has been seri-
ously in, is better.
Capt. Everett Haskell arrived home sat
urday from yachting.
Lewis Otis and wife ara receiving con-
gratutations ON the birth OF thirteen
boy.
David Eaton and wife, who have spent
the summer at their cottage, left for East
Boston Thursday.
Sept q. REX.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Honest Sam" Gould, it is stated,
is slated by Governor Haines for a
place on the public utilities commits
sion, as the democratic member. We
presume Mr.. Gould has the hearty
congratulations of his colleague, Mr..
Pattangall.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
BAYSKDE.

r. F. Remick is ill.
Mrs. Sophia Dodge is visiting in Ellis
worth.
John A. Moore andson Carl, Of Augusta,
are visiting relatives here.
School began September IA. No. / is
taught by Mary NJ. Milne, OF West sulli-
van, and No. by Mrs. EtheIyn Remick.
Sept. 81. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Ireland now takes it's place as self
governed British province, the Home
Rule bill having been signed by King
George last Friday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
WEsT BROOKLYN.

NJ. e. Richards has purchased an auto
mobile.
Rufus Bridges, who has been employed
on the streamer Boothbay, is home.
Mrs. Octavia Bridges and daughter, who
have been visiting in Pittsfield, are home.
Nelson Carter, of Swans Island, visited
his mother, Mrs. Marcia Carter, recently.
Henry Bridges, wife and son Lee, who
are spending the summer at Surry, are
home for few days.
Sept. u. y,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Apropos of the increase in cost Of many
articles, especially those Of foreign origin,
direct information has been received from
Sir Joseph Beecham, the proprietor Of
Beecham's pills. that he has not increased his
price to the trade and will not do so, and that
there is no reason why any increase should
be demanded by anyone.-Advt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

The Bucksport correspondent OF the
Bangor Commercial says news has been
received Of the narrow escape from bombs
dropped by German airships at Antwerp
of MIR. and Mrs. J. Edward Sherman, both
natives OF Bucksport. Mr.. Sherman is
the United States cousul at Antwerp and
together with his wife and snn Harry,
who is a well-known instructor at Ant
werp, they are remaining there during
the war. In the recent attacks by Ter
man airships, several boombs fell close
to the Sherman residence, and people were
killed within . short distance OF where
the members of the Bucksport family
were sleeping in their beds. Mrs. Sher-
man was formerly Mrs. Belle Tuck, Of
Bucksport. In addition to his position as
vice-consul, Mr.. Sherman has large busi-
ness interests in Antwerp.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

President Wilson, by proclamation,
has appointed Sunday, Oct. 4, a
national day of prayer for peace in
Europe, and called upon all God fear
ing persons to gather in church on
that day and petition Almighty God
to heal again and restore once more
concord among men and nations.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

The fortunate escape OF two Bar Harbor
girls, lured to Boston by supposed white
slave traffickers, but who were intercepted
by the police as they left the Bangor boat
at Boston, brings home to Hancock
county danger that constantly threatens.
The girls told OF the appearance during
the summer OF weli-dressed woman at
the summer resort who said she was q
New York dressmsker. She promised
several young women positions at si2 a
week as ladies' maids in rich families, and
the girls were given addresses in New
York. The federal authorities in New
York are now looking mp the "dress-
maker.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Spfeial Motifs.
C0MMIssloNERs' NOTICE.
ElzswoRrH, MArsR, sepA n, +. q. fslA

GUM NOAINH'
ELLSWORTH, MAINE, SepA- n, g. D. fs'A'
HAScoax IS.
VNE,t the undersigned. having been day ri
w pointed By the Honorable 'ersfae "a. nj
Knowles Judge Of probate within and for az
county, commission ers to receive sd deeiae
upon She claims OF the creditors OF Wihlam. =
Keen<r, late OF Castipe, in said county. IN r..
ceased, whose estate has been repFssehtee ~
solvent. hereby give publss notice ssrses,SS ~,
to tAe order OF the said Judge of probate az, az,
sin months frsm and after September !, "a
have been allowed to said creditors 20 III IN
sent and proye their claims, and thAt W II
attend to the duty assigned Us at ths oIa s'trs
William K. Whiting ut Ellsworth ,Hn n
October 10, l3ia. and February q, 1873, y SSvs
the clock in the forenoon OF each o. ssla Jay
WILLIAM Is. wHIrISs'
R0ngRT b. HOLMES
Commissioners
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
The Forbearino Waiter.

'That waiter didn't thank you when
you gave him a quarter"
II didn't want him to. was CRATE
full to him for holding the coin up so
that every one In the room could see
1t was only quarter. Washington
Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
A Sound Reason.

Robert. aged ave. was irrttafed by
tie crying of Clara. aged two.
SISTER" he said. with great serious
ness. why don't you stop crying7 You
mBst be sick. You don't look well. and
}bs don't sound we'll"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

"What is 30 rare as day in June, !"
or 80 "well-done" as day in Sep
tember7
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Sure Protection.

inglyl-I hope I'll never be mistaken
for a waiter. Tailor-When In doubt.
keep your hands In your pockets!-
Judge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Among the representatives elected last
week was one man whom Hancock county
almost claims as her own-Curtis Durgain,
of Bangor, formerly of Brooksviile.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

his correspondent. We publish the
letter as evidence OF the popular SEN
timent in the United Kingdom in the
present European crisis.
Sept 4, 1914
NY dear Emeritss Chief Justice:
We are living in very anxious and trying
times. / always thought the Kaiser was nm
influence for peace, but am now convinced
that for years he has been preparing for war
against England, and it is mercy that we
are not now fighting single handed against
Casarism, tyranny and militarism- IL Ger
many were to succeed, the liberties Of Europe
would be crushed. and America would be the
next country to be attacked.
The allied troops in France have tat this
writing, Sept. ~ been steadily forced back by
superior numbers, but thay are an unbroken
army, and the Germans, owing to their at
tack in column formation, have sustained
enormous losses. Meanwhile the Russia ms
have been steadily advancing They, jointly
with the Servians, have nearly destroyed the
Austrian army. The Russian advance to
Berlin has only been temporarily checked,
and unless the Germans can. within the next
few weeks, destroy the English and French
army, they will have failed in their plan of
campaign, which was to crush the French in
time to return to Berlin to defend II against
the Russians.
We are all resolved to fight to the bitter end
We are raising large additional army. Our
colonial and Indian reenforcemsnts will soon
arrive. The farther the Germans penetrate
into France, the more difficult will 1t be for
them to defend their lines of communication
and the smaller their offensive srmy.
We are fighting for liberty and democracy
against tyranny, injustice and cruelty. I feel
convinced that God win defend the right,
While our allies are exposed to dreadful
Suffering and misery. we, thanks to our COM
mand of the sea. are comparatively unaffected
by the war.
feel sure we have your sympathy. Ne
Englishman, know, desired q war with Ger
many, and / am sure many Germans were
equally averse to it. It il clear now that
months before the war broke out the Germans
were making preparations for war. Austria
has been used as a cat's-paw.
We are all glad that your government is not
going to buy the German ships held up in
American ports.
With the kindest regards from us all, ]
remain,
Yours very sincerely,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Paint Now

II your property needs it; don't wait.
There are two parts OF a job: the paint
and the work; the work is more than the
paint.
The cost Of paint is about two-fifths;
the work three-fifths.
Paint won't come down in hurry; too
many jobs put OF.
Men are waiting for q or sa; they don't
know it; they think they are waiting for
20 or US.
Why don't men use their heads'
DEyoE.
MoRRIsos-JoY Co. Sell it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

It is well to learn to work Intensely.
Charles W. Eliot.
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THE subscriber. Edith stuyvsssn,y
i biit, OF the city o: washinotaa' wander.
o. Columbfa, hereby gives notIcs ~. Dist,ict
been duly Appointed txscutriS - "a. sae has
will and testament OF VI me last
GEORGE ". VANDERBILT t.,.
city, county and state OF NEW yoes vac
deceased. no bonds being REQUIRED IN
tefms o. sale VIII. The subscriber No, ,ss
fns,s "a 1 ~ VIC state q Maine has appoissss
saline. whose postoftice address Il "a. uuouny
y Aine. ner agent for all purposss snssiss 99of
TIE revised statues OF Maine. chan G' .asi IA
A. Psfsons having demands againss ~
estate o. sid deceased are desired "a - tae
the same for settlement. and an ,, pa.esen.
thsrsio are requested to make paymsn, O ,S.
~. III EDITH 5. viSDRssIry
TIE subscriber hereby give. no,,.. -.
Il be has been duly appointsd sS tan
traitor OF the estate Of A'n'iai'.
GEORGE b. scAMMoN, late o, FRANZ
LIN,
In the county Of Hancoek. deceased
given honda - the Law directs. All saa
sons having demands against -. F''
tate q said deceased are desired
present the same for settlement, ana ~ ~ 70
de6ted thereto are requested 10 raats ~ "a. "a
ment immedistcly. %''
sHERm.x S. sc.xxox
West Frsshiis. Sept. %. ISia NAAS0s'
rSHE subscriber hereby gives motto, ,.,,
l. he has been duly appointed aS,n,a;s
traitor OF the estate Of -'a''
ROCKWELL 81 EPENcER, IAte Of nm
HAM,
In the county Of Hancock. deceased s,a
given bcnds NJ the Law directs, All 80
sons having demands against the 80.
o. said deceased are desired 10 present
the same FOR settlement, and ali indebtss
thereto are requested to make payment ~
meoiately. THOMAS 4. sprxrxs1
Caribou. Me-, Sept. n, is.s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

THE name Of writer is withheld for the pres
emit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
An English View Of the War.

We are permitted to publish the
following letter received by ex-Chiei
Justice Emery from an eminent Lon
don barrister, of the rank of King
Counsel. Judge Emery vouches for
the high standing and intelligence oil
his correspondent. We publish the
letter as evidence OF the popular SEN
timent in the United Kingdom in the
present European crisis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
20 lft.

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TSENEMENTs--Thr nice rents Tor small
l. families In Pond avenue near hardwood
factory and away from the dust and dirt Of
streets; shade trees cover the grounds about
the buildings, and the location Is heslthial.
A. y. BURsaAs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. %, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

OFFICES over Moores drug store, vacated
~ b. DR.. Gibbs. Hot water heat and toilet
Apply to r. q. MooRk. Ellsworth.