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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-03-31
TOWN MEETINGS.
Oncers Elected for the Year In Ham
cock County Towns.

AURORA.
Moderator, H r silsby; clerk. II A
Ro~ selectmen, assessors; + . k2we,
H h Crosby, Fay B Mile; treasurer, h I
silsby; collector, II T siishy; street COM
missioner, L Palmer. Total appropriate
tions, s1045.
PLANTATION 50.
Moderator. John r shuman; clerk,
Fred T Williams; selectmen, assessors:
Fred 7 Williams, Harold Archer, Edgar
McIninch; treasurer, Fred II Colson; col
lector, Tobias McIninch. Total appro-
priations, sos.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-03-31
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rerttse is utrouiug open the door 70 the
mail-0rder house, uhich does adrertise'
and tchich is looking for just such open
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-03-31
fnsuranfr Statements.

AHSutdHit Stdttubtiuc.
FIDELITY PHENIx FIRE ms. CO,
OF ssw YORK CITY. NEW YORK.
ASSETS DEC. 81. 1914.
Real estate, %
Mortgage loans, 70 500 %
Stocks and bonds, 1851. S26 90
Cash In ofiice aud bank, i.s2 i6s q
Agents balances, l,i0l,s "a
Interest and rents, ", 40 IS
Gross assets, els. is5,s7t 81
Deduct items not admitted 2l6.osi .
Admitted assets, ei5,27s,ss3 20
LIABILITIES DEC. 81. 1914
Net unpaid losses, 62s. 35i %
unearned premiums. 7,5as,1l5 "
All other Liabilities, hbS.lal y
Cash capital, 2.tt0NoVo
Surplus over all liabilities 4,0z9 s92 81
Total liabilities and surplus, ti5,27s.sss 30
NJ. Il. HOLM rs, Agent.
ELLSWORTH, ME.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-03-31
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1915.

The State legislature will finish it's
labors this week. Final adjournment
is looked for Friday, though 1t may
not be reached until Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Cotton Goods Market

New York, December 5.-Cotton goods markets are steadier and firmer than they were a week ago, print cloth and shooting prices in unbranded lines for the converting trades having re- covered some of the decline of last month, Colored goods lines are much firmer and they are tending higher be- cause of the scarcity of fast dyes and the willingness of buyers now to pay premiums on cloths where cloths are hams were advanced one-fourth cent a yard during the week and are now selling at the highest prices quoted since the boom of 1907. Indigo denims are commanding a premium of 3 cents a yard. Bleached cottons are firm with an advancing tendency Wide sheetings are scarce for early delivery some of the largest mills being sold ahead 20 weeks. Discounts have been shortened on prints another per cent. Duck is in full demand in all widths up to 50 inches, some lines of hose and belting duck for rubberizing being particu- larly scarce. Export trade with miscel- laneous parts is very steady and full. some recent South American business being especially satisfactory. Prices quoted are as follows: Print cloths, 2S- inch 64x64s, 35sc; 64x60s, 30c; S1s inch 64xe4s, 434 c; brown sheetings, southern standards. 71ac; stondard prints, 51ao; staple ginghams, 6Ac; 9-ounce den- inns 141sc: S-ounce tickings, a12%c; dress ginghams, S1sc nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
THE BIRMINGHAM AeE-HERAID MONDAY, DECEMBER e 1913
OF MILITARISM IN BOY SCOUTS CAUSES SETON
 TO SEVER HIS CONNECTION

New York, December 5-Ernest Thomp- son Seton, naturalist and author, an- nounced today his resignation as chief scout of the Boy Scouts of America. MT. Seton, in a statement explaining his ac- ton, said he resigned because of grad ual change to policies to which he is op- posed, and for which he planes James E. West of this city. present chief scout executive
 "Militarism comes first and woodcraft- the original purpose of the movement second,'' according to MT. Seton, who an- nounced the formation of the Woodcrafts' league, inviting members of the Boy Scouts to join it,
 When Baden-PoweH and l organized the Boy Scouts of England in 1908 and the Boy Scouts of America in 1910," MT. Seton's statement said, ''our purpose was to make all young people of America outdoor children by teaching them joys of outdoor life As originally formed, the Scouts of America was to be a messa ge of conversation and brotherhood.
 ''The study of trees. flowers and na- ture,Y he continued, 'is giving away to wig-wagging, drills and other activities of a military nature, thus destroying the symbolism of the organization. As it stands now. militarism comes first and woodcraft second.'
 MT. Seton explained that he severed his connection with the movement last spring but deferred announcement of it until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
BANKERS OF COTTON ; STATES WILL OPEN
 CONFERENCE TODAY
tContinued from Page One,

tion of additional cotton warehouse fa- ci'ities throughout the southern states, looking to the gradual marketing of cot ton crops of the future.' the statement said Ut is planned to begin a genera warehouse campaign by the establishment of a central warehouse committee from each bankers association.
 Realizing the great importance of the wise diversification of crops which made the southern farmer practically independ- ent in 1915, it also is proposed to conduct a south-wde campaign of bankers, mer- chants and all other business interests to the end that southern bankers and south ern merchants will extend farm credits upon agreements from farmers to plant sufficient acreage in feed and food crops to insure self support.
 Mr. Hirsch said that with cotton now bringing attractive prices the cotton pro- ducer next year is apt to revert to the all-cotton crop. To prevent this it is pro- rosed to inaugurate a vigorous counter campaign. The movement, it was stated will begin January 1, and will be cam paign similar to the better farming move ments conducted in several southern states during the last few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
SOUTHERN FIELD TRIALS BEGIN TODAY Twenty-Five Dogs Entered for Derby Stake-S1500
 in Prizes

Montgomery, December 5.-Twenty- two dogs will face the !%:ges, Frank DeGraffenreid, W. A. Blount, Jr.. and the seventh annual running of the Southern Field Trials club, which starts tomorrow morning. The trials will probably last through Friday.
 The drawings for the derby stake were held tonight and Il brace will compete for the $750 offered in this stake. The winner of first place will get s40O, second place $25O and third place $1OO.
 At the headquarters of the club here tonight the officers expressed them selves as we'll satisfied at the large number of entries for the derby stake and the prediction is made that the all- age stake will be competed for by an even larger number of dogs.
 The annual meeting of the club will be held Monday night, at which time the officers for the ensuing year will be chosen. Following the business meet ing the drawings for the a1l-age stake will take place.
 The pairings for the derby, the hand lers and the order in which they will start in the first series follow:
 Rap's Pansy B., by J. M. Avant and Old Joe's White Fox by E. D. Carr; Rap's Dream, by Herbert Fishel and Gleam's dan by J. L. Holloway. Jesse Foster, by c. H. BabcoS and Sunny crest Frank by F. P. Colvin; Nell Da- vis by w. M Matthews and Commis- sioner's Amorette O'Crahu by Lock hart; Kanawha Giltedge. by J. L. Hol- loway and Old Joe's Wick by F. D. Carr; Parmitchie Feitze, by ]. T. Jones and Sanlow Ned by Herbert Fishel Ferris Manitoba Rap, by c. H. Babcock and Miss Pansy by W. c. Howard; Old Joes Sophia, by E. D. Carr and Elmen- dorf Sunshade Girl by Herbert Ffshel; Speculation, by J. L. Holloway and Gun ner by C. H. BabcoclS; Banrocl1 Bill lionaire, by c. H. Babcocl and Bald win by F. P. Colvin: Homer Clark, by c. H. Babcock and Outlaw Jack by F, P. Colvin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06

| it had been accepted by the executive board, step which he said had not yet been taken.
 MT. Seton said that last February his election as chief scout was held up be- cause he was not an American citizen
 There are several members of the board today who are Britishers,' he add ed. Several years ago I took out my first papers, but when the war came up I could not very well take out my final papers. So l am waiting until after the war before becoming a full-fedged cit izen in the meaning of the law"
 When he learned of MT. Seton's action tonight, MT. West immediately communi- cated with Colin H. Livingstone of Wash ington, president of the Boy Scouts of America, who characterized as "unfriendly and selfish" MT. Setons action on the eve of campaign to raise funds to finance the Boy Scout work in New York for the next three years.
 "The national council" a statement credited to MT. Livingstone said, lat it's annual meeting at Washington last Feb ruary, decided not to elect MT. Seton as chief scout because he had failed to re- spond satisfactorily as to what his fnten- tions were as to becoming a citizen of the United States
 MT. Livingtone said: While trailing along the lines of woodcraft is an inn portant part in our programme, we be- lieve that character development and good citizenship and the required daily good turn are of equal importance,
 Denial also was made that there is any dissatisfaction with present conditions in the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
FL ASHES FROM THE WIRE

had been hoped for, James Henry Thomas, labor member of Parliament told a meeting of railway workers at Long Eaton last night. Mir Thomas said he had discussed the matter with the Earl of Derby Saturday, and that the earl had expressed the opinion that his plan had not been as successful as he had anticipated or had a right to expect Therefore the earl declared that the su- preme effort must be made in the next few days by those opposed to conscription. Camilla, Ga, December 5.-H. A. Jones, 21, an automobile demonstrator of At lanta, was burned to death near here late today when an automobile he was driving struck a COW, turned over and caught fire. Jones, who was the only occupant, was pinned beneath the car by the accident.
 Washington, December 5.-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo today accepted an
 invitation to address the Southern Con- mercial congress at Charleston, s. C., December 16 The Secretary probably will choose this occasion for his first dis cussion of the new administration mer- chant marine bill before representative body of business men,
 London, December 5.-Reuters Athens correspondent sends the following: "The conviction prevails here that the Balkan campaign will continue more energeti- cally in order to check the German ad- vance to Constantinople. From French sources it is reported that the reinforce ment of the entire line from the Corina river to Arivolak continues. The posi- tions east of the Vardar river gradually have been rendered secure with view to extending the zone for the protection of the railway"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
"ENOCH ARDEN" CASE
 DUPLICATED IN WAR

Geneva, Switzerland, December 5. A curious military "Enoch Arden case has become known here There were two men in the same regiment from Lyons. France, named Emile Du- bois. One was married, the other sim gle. In the fighting in Alsace one of the Emile Dubois was llilled--the single one--but the death was reported to the wife of the other. This was in Au- gust 1914. Madame Emile Dubois came to Geneva and ater a years mouring she married another French soldier who is at the front and went to live again at her home in Lyons. A few days ago her first husband, who had recovered from his wounds, came home on leave and found his wife. It is not known what legal arrangements will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
18,S7,957 People
 Attended Exposition

San Francisco. December 5.-The to- tai attendance of the Panama Pacific exposition, which closed last night, was 1S,S71,957 1t was officially announced today Yesterday was the record day for admissions, 45S,55s persons passing through the turnstiles.
 Workmen today began dismantling the various foreign and state buildings and exhibition palaces. A few of the exhibits will be sent to the Panama California International Exposition at San Diego and some will be shipped to the Panama exposition in the canal zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Mrs. Trannie Barnett

Funeral services over the remain: of Mrs. Trannie Barnett, aged 46 years who died yesterday morning at 6:3( o'clock at the family residence, 90S Eleventh street, north were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. L. G. Alversor officiated. The remainS were sent te Jasper yesterday afternoon at 3:2; o'clock by Shaw & Son for interment The deceased is survived by her hus band, M. F. Barnett; her mother, Mrs Hall of Jasper; three sons, Cleo, Will lie and Frank Lambert, and smal daughter.
 Mrs. Barnett's death was unexpected by her many friends. She was a promi nent member of the St. Paufs Meth odist church of Graymont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06


 occasion. Judge Lowery In his eulogy of the absent brothers" paid glowing and eloquent tribute> to their memory. He took each of the four principle stations of the lodge and in explaining their meaning. showed the principles and pur- poses of the order. MT. Weatherly made a fine address on "Fraternalism," stating that fraternalism was recognized as a great factor in the uplift of humanity and that the IGlks and kindred organizations had proved of gerat benefit to all man. kind.
 Lawrence Pennington, exalted ruler, presided, and with the assistance of the other officers, conducted the opening ex- ercises. Rev B. T. Waits, pastor of the Methodist church, gave the invocation Dear Spirit, Lead Me-" was beautifully rendered by a trio composed of Tom Mosley, Rudy Gingery, and William Scholl. A violin solo by Bertram Keller, accompanied by Alvin Keller was excel lently rendered
 A vocal solo by Miss Francis Fitzpat- rick was rendered with much expression and feeling, as was a solo by William Scholl.
 At the close the audience sang, God Be With You Till We Meet Again. and Rev. John Miner pronounced the benediction. The deceased members of the lodge Yin whose memory the services were held are: F. E. Kraft J. V. Warren, J. M. Perkins, Frank Lapham, J. H. Sheldon, R. T. Me Leod, J. c. Bonner, H. B. Zegler, W. T. Tendon, w. V. Mentzell H. E. O'Grady J. A. Hirsch and John Lyons. "The faults of our brothers we write on the sand; their virtues on the tablet of love and memory"
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Jessie Mae Dunlap, the 13-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fl. c. Dunlap, of 1906 Aveinue G. who died early Satur- day morning following three weeks illness, were conducted yesterday after noon from the Ensley Baptist church. In- torment followed at the Oakland ceme- tery. The Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor of the church, officiated. The pal,bearers were selected from the members of her Sunday school class and are as follows: Miss Fannie Mae Minor, Miss Lillie Tom Thomasson, Miss Ruth Mcleod, Miss Katie Surpgeon, Miss Maxine McCartin and Miss Wade Lou Brooks.
 N. N. Reed and John Parks, negroes were arrested late Saturday night by Plain Clothes Officers Granger and Brown on a charge of violating the prohibition law. The officers claim that Reed was arrested for selling whisky and the other with buying the goods. They will be tried this morning in the Ensley police court before Judge J. T. Lowery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Mrs. M. l.. Daniel

News reached Birmingham yesterday of the death in Washington of Mrs. M. l.. Daniel. The remains will be brought to Birmingham and the funeral will be held from the Church of the Advent tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Daniel was the wife of Trayers Daniel. a prominent civil engineer in Birminghams early days. He built the Birmingham waterworks system in 1S7. and laid out systems in other southern cities. He died in Montgomery in 1888.
 Mrs. Daniel was a devout member of the Episcopal church. She leaves five children as follows: Miss Jean Daniel Washington; Mrs. Samuel Galloway Washington; Mrs. Phil Turner, Monroe Ala; John Daniel, and Travers Daniel both of Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Mrs. Carolina Fraliegh

Funeral services over the remains 0
 Mrs. Carolina Fraleigh, aged 65, whc died Saturday afternoon at 12:25 o'clock at the family residence, 1914 Avenue I, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Inter
 ment followed in Cemetery Emanu-El The deceased is survived by her hus
 band. The following acted as pail bearers: Active, Sig Levy, Adolpf Hirsch, l.. B. Joseph, Karl Hon1g, B. F
 Ezekiel, R. E. Litten, Leopold Loeb ant Abe Kaufman. Honorary: s. Kaufman Gus Rotholz, August Hirsch, Arnoif Hirsch, Herman Beck, George s. Obear Dr. w. T. Berry, J. IT. Lynch, l. Phii- lips, Herman Saks and s. Klotz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Grecian Situation

Paris, December 1.-The ministers of the quadruple entente in Athens had a conversation with NJ. Skouloudis, the Greek premier, Saturday, says a news dispatch from the Greek capital. A long consultation of the cabinet ensued, after which M Skoulouds visited the King. Circles which are informed. continues the message, say the entente powers repre- sentatives have received assurances that the Greek reply to the entente representa- tions will be found satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Mrs. Mary Mills Porter

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Mills Porter, aged S3 years, who died at the residence of her son. H. J. Porter, 1924 Niazuma avenue, south, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, were conducted from the residence of her son yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. J. A. Bryan of ficiated. The following acted as pall-
 bearers: W. ]. King, F. LaPointe, w. J. Mccall, M. R. Mulane, T. G. Hump reys and w. s. Webster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
LEGAL NOTICES
Collateral Sale


 Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness for the security of which the hereinafter de- scribed certificate of stock was de- posted collaterally, the undersigned will proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Jefferson ccun- ty Alabama, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December, 1915, the following described personal property, to-wit: Certificate No. 24 of the capital stock of the Burnwell Coal company, a cor poration, said certificate being for 125 shares of said capital stock of the par value of $100 each.
 This, November 29, 1915,
 w. J. FRANCIS, as Trustee.
 11-29-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ENSLEY LODGE
Impressive Exercises Held by Ensley Elks in Memory
 of Their Dead

A large crowd was in attendance at the memorial exercises held yesterday aft ernoon by Ensley lodge, No. 9S7, Benevo- lent Protective Order of ElSs, at their new home on Avenue D. A splendid pro- gramme was carried out, which was SOL emn and impressive. Commissioner James Weatheriy and Judge J. T. Lowery were the speakers and made addresses that were fitting and appropriate to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
BRITISH CRUISER
 WAITING OUTSIDE
 GALVESTON BA\
Warship Expected to Seize Steamer Laden With Cotton Should
 She Sail

Galveston, Tex. December 5.-A British battle cruiser, the identity of which could not be established, steamed slowly just beyond the three-mile limit outside Gall weston bay for several hours today. await ing, it is believed, the departure of thd cargo of cotton.
 The Ausable made no attempt to leavd and the cruiser disappeared eastward shortly after noon.
 The Ausable formerly was the Dutch steamer Laura, and recently changed td American registry. It was said that tho British government claims the steame1 was purchased with German money and able say that no attempt will be made i'd leave port until safe passage is assured by the United States government. The destination of the vessel is said to be lish ports.
 The signal corps at Fort San Jacinto Sgnaled the cruiser and asked her iden- tity, but the only reply was that the yes sel was a registered British cruiser. Wire less messages were not replied to-
 New Orleans, December 5-The Aus tralian cruiser Sydney, which came into prominence because of her destruction of the German cruiser Emden, is operating in gulf waters, according to marine men here. The Sydney put into Belize, British Honduras, on November 9 and after a three days stay in port put to sea on another cruise, it was reported
 ~~----~>-~>----~~---- will be conducted this afternoon. The deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Percy Meadow of Birmingham, Mrs. Willard Cooper and Miss Margaret Bradley of Colum- bus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
R. M. Quarterman

Funeral services over the remains o R. M. Quarterman, aged P, who diet Friday morning at 11:d5 o'clock in { local infirmary from injuries he re ceived Friday morning in a street ca collision, were conducted from Johns private chapel yesterday afternoon a g. o'clock. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased is sur Aved by his widow arsd tirefec srnal children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Lucy Grant Armistead

While on a visit to her sister, Mrs. w.. E. Leake, Miss Lucy Grant Armistead of Richmond, Va, died Sunday morning, after a brief illness. Her remains will be taken to Richmond this morning and funeral services will be held Tuesday aft ernoon with interment in Hollywood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
IT. s. Treasury Report

Washington, December 5.-The con- diiton of the United States treasury: Net balance in general fund, $117,1S5, 394; total receipts, $1,S2S,153; total pay ments, S2,o44,654. The deficit this fiscal year is s42,313,963 against a deficit of 6,256,99S last year, exclusive of Pan anna canal and public debt transac- lions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

NOTfS,F;OTo the Pn6iic: NOfice is hereby given that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the Abbott Robertson Tire company, no- tice of the dissolution of said company being hereby given. John P. Abbott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Dan Bradley

News was received in Birmingham
 last night af tf/ death of Dan Brad
 l ley aged 50 years, of Columbus, Ga,
 who died last night at S:30 o'clock at the family residence. Funeral services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
HI: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 5.-Weather forecast for Alabama, Georgia, Mssis
 sippi and Tennessee: Cloudy Monday and Tuesday with probable local rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Communication Restored

Sofia, December 5.--(Via London)-Offi- cial announcement was made here today
 of the re-establishment of railway com
 munication between Nish and Sofia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Chattanooga Postal Receipts

Chattanooga December 5.-November receipts of the Chattanooga postoffice az gregated $47,66022 which was an increase of Sl2.51S.99, or 3S1 per cent over receipts for the corresponding period of 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Local Data
or the "A hours ending at p. m., De-
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations for the 24 hours ending at D. m., 75th meridian time, December 5, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Stations and

Weather at s p. m.
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London, December 6.-The recruiting scheme of the Earl of Derby. director of recruiting, has not been as successful as