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Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01
Cost of 18 Eggs a Show
Drives Stage Magician
From the Continuous

Chicago. Jan. 1.-Great Lego, the
migician. who does the famous egg
trick" in vaudeville. packed his
trunks and walked out of the bill at
local continuous show. The high
price of eggs drove him to it,
The illusionist breaks eighteen eggs
at every performance. AS long as
he was doing two a day" it wasn't
so bad. But when he learned that
he had to appear at seven daily turns
he got out his pencil, and this is what
he found.
Eighteen eggs per performance null
tiplied by seven performances, 1876
eggs; seven days. total of $50 eggs;
at So cents a dozen, the current price,
$3S.22. Figuring his weekly salary at
$40, less 10 per cent booking fee,
would leave him s2.22 loser on the
week.
The grand finale Of L'Eggo's per-
formance is when he breaks the
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01
Church Affairs

The women's Guild Of the Plymouth
Congregational church will meet at 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the
church basement. AS this Is the meet
ing for the annual election of officers.
all members of the guild are request.
ed to be present.
X X X
The meeting of the General Aid So
ciety of the First Methodist church
will be held at 8 o'clock Friday aft
ernoon in the church parlors. This
meeting is usually held on the first
Wednesday Of the month. but it has
been changed to Friday.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01

appointments, and covers were laid
for 1S. The repast was served at 2
o'clock. and Mrs. Rheinhart was as
sisted in serving by her sister, Miss
Ella Tetsloff. of st. Peter. MINI. The
guests remained for the afternoon
and the hours were passed in an in
formal manner.
X X X
Mrs. F. f. Henwood, 906 Walnut
street, will be among the hostesses to-
day, and she has invited a company
for dinner. The repast will be served
at 3 O'Clock.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01
Clubs and Guilds

The January meeting of the Thurs
day Musical club will be. held at 8
o'clock Thursday afternoon, January
4. at the home Of Mrs. M G. Olson,
101 Reeves avenue. The program will
be on Concerted Music" and will be
IN charge of Mrs. Paolo Conte. The
numbers to be given are as follows:
Military March e hands). ......
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01

eighteen eggs employed in each turn
into a large bowl. passes a magic
cloth over the mess. and brings out
a flock Of chickens. The chickens
have a stationary value: but the eggs
are necessarily perishable, and as
such are not furnished as props by
the house. SO Lego rolled down
his sleeves and made his eggsit.
Stop Joking about the cost Of shoe
leather. It's distressingly serious
matter in frosty weather.
The hrst tragedy Of a woman'e life
is when another married woman calls
her an old married woman.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-01

Tho Baltimore Sun says mo bird
can fly backwards without turning
around" But can a bird fy back.
wards after 1t does turn around ?
That question calls for answer, to.
gether with explanation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18

IUnit Of trade on this exchange. 10 shares
Following table gives total transactions for
the week ended June Is. with the high. low
and closing prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18

"The railways are the arteries
of the nations life"

livery business man, manufacturer, farmer, shipper
T. INVESTOR savings depositor, life insurance holder
directly concerned in railroad transportation
The value and importance Of the railroads to the entire
country war peace make their welfare ar all upS
matter of the greatest consequence.
The questions efficient regulation and fair comPenSa-
ton are of paramount importance. The public interest
demands the maintenance of railroad credit IN order to
insure service adequate the needs of commerce and
industry
better understanding Of these questions, and cooper
alton among the many interests involved Will help to
solve these problems.
We have prepared analysis of the railroad situation,
outlining its problems and their possible solution which
we shall be glad to send upon request
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
l4O Broadway
E;f,b Avenue Office Fifth Ave & 43rd ST.
CAPITAL and Surplus $4O,0oo0oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18

epphb high low railroad and industrial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18
Bonds

The following table shows the sales,
last prices and high and low for 1917
of all bonds dealt in on the New York
Stock Exchange during the week ended
Saturday.
Total sales for the week. Sl2.16i,OOO.
against S11,5s1.000 week ago and
s22.6Os, 900 a year ago; from January
to date. $3.50, 791 900. against SjO6.7Si-
900 in 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18
Curb Market

Note.-Ths Tribune assumes no response
bility for the accuracy or authenticity Of curb
market quotations. Transactions and prices
FOR the week ended June Is were reported as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18
Stocks

vry YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
TRANSACTIONS
Rail- other All
roads. stocks stocks
III. week $50 100 A.f75,100 h852.2O0
i,., week .27530O 100000 4.3O5,S0O
y,sr ago. 500. 500 1892 100 2,795,2oo
January TO date:
,s,7. fO.476.80O s2,s7t 900 o3.348,7O0
,sI5.. 12.738,900 66.574,5OO 79.3t3.40o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-18
Bonds
Consolidated Exchange

.Unlis,cd. tcents per share.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

naval Affairs when the committees
were recognised March Il. This b
the committee OF which Senator
HaIe's father was chairman for many
years. Senator Hale has besn re-
ceiving many congratulations nom
bis friends on this important com
mittec assignment, for with the war
cloud impending, the committee on
naval affairs becomes Of almost
supreme importance. The wash
ington Star, in commenting ON Soma
tor Hale's assignment 10 this impor-
tant committee, says: HE should
enjoy the work, and soon qualify for
it. The family name 10 associated
with it. His father when in the
Senate served for long on that COM
mittee, and when the republicans
were in power, presided over 1t with
great success. He was stanch
friend Of the navy. and one OF the
best legislative debaters Of his day.
The son will have the inspiration OF
his fathers record to assist him in
making a reputation OF his own
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
GIRLS QUICK Wit SAVED
LIFE OF A DYlhG WOMAN
Telephone Operator Summoned
Aid When Mrs. 0ster Collaps-
ed-located Her Son.

A woman called the kedxie telephone
exchange In Chicago. Her voice was
so weak that she could not make the
number she wanted heard. She was
desperately III, she managed to convey.
The call was snapped up to Miss Mar
garet Carney. chief operator.
Get 9o3r' came In q gasp.
What exchangey' asked Miss Car.
ney. There was no answer. Then
Miss Carney heard thud- She locat-
ed the address from which the call had
come and summoned q neighbor.
"A Mrs. Amelia oster has tainted at
20 South Kedzie avenue" she said.
Get a doctor to her"
But how do you known"
Don't ask questions. Hop to it,
said Miss Carney.
Then she got after the mysterious
800 number. She called exchange after
exchange and got that number. Final
~ she located the right exchange and
Mrs. Oster's son. She told him his
mother was sick.
And I have the key to the houser'
Mr. Oster exclaimed
AT that instant the neighbor cut In
with report that the door of Mrs.
Oster's fiat was locked Miss Carney
conveyed this to Mr.. Oster.
Tell her" said he. ITO get q doctor
go up the fire escape and break q win
dow"
These instructions were obeyed
When Mr.. oster reached home he
found the physician by his mother i
side
IF there had been q few minutes
more delay In getting help she would
have died" said the physician
On the next day Mr.. Oster looked mp
Miss Carney.
That's nothingr' she said
$A<<<$<$%$%%%$
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
Correspondence.


NO1FOLAS AASs~, NA8kNu y. ASAt-
To the Editor of the American.
A few days ago received two copies OF
THE AMERICAN. 1t had been six or seven
years SINCE had seen one, and it seemed
like meeting an old friend [It may be
added here that Mr.. stinson was 90
pleased ar meeting this old friend that he
desired weekly vista, and is now . regular
subscriber.]
was much interested in the paper OF
January 81. for 1t contained pictures and
descriptions Of the old and new dams he
lower one ON the river. About thirty-six
years ago worked in the mill on the east
ern end Of the dam. James T. Cushman
Was foreman ct the time. There was .
circular saw in the end OF the mill next to
the channel, and / worked there until late
in the fall.
My home at that time was in franklin.
never saw the old mill again. Thirty
three years ago l came to Massachusetts,
and have lived here most of the time
since. Six years ago last December made
q short visit to my old home in Franklin,
and / stopped . few days in Ellsworth. l
went to see the new dam. / expected to
see . great change, but 1t was more than /
had looked for. The mills and houses
along the river were gone, and in their
place was . large lake. felt much ~ Rip
Van Wrinkle did after his long nap.
c. e. STIKso..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

An official bomb has disturbed the
equa1imity of first, second and third
class postmasters now in Office.
Postmaster General Burleson has
announced that after April the ap-
pointments of all postmasters of the
first. second and third class would be
subject TO competitive examinations.
Nominations will be sent to the
Senate, as in the past. but in making
the selections the President will be
guided by the results of examine
tions,. and will send in the names at
the head of the lists. The Preei-
dents forthcoming order will pro-
vide for form of civil service clas-
Gfication under which all vacancies,
whether caused by resignation, re-
moval or death, will be filed by
competitive examination. Those
already in the service viii continue
without examination until the ex-
piration of four years. term, beginning
with their last appointment, and viii
then, ii is understood, have to under.
60 the competitive test.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
RESENT sTnouG AGAINST
pno-eERRAh INFLUENCES
Grand Duke Michael Has Been
At Odds With His Brother,
the Car, For Years.

Grand Duke Michael AlexAndrovitch.
the new regent Of Russia. II the ysun-
ger and only brother OF Emperor Nich-
olaaL with whom he has been at odds
for mapy years. Until the birth OF
Grand Duke Alexis Nicholaevitrh son
OF Emperor Nicholas. In 1904, he was
the frst In succession to the Russian
throne.
Grand Duke Michael Is the farortte
son OF the Dowarer Empress Marie
reodorovna. sister OF the Dowager
Queen Alexandra Of Great Britain. He
also has been strongly opposed to the
German influence In the Russian i'm
perial family.
Banished from Russia by his brother
early In 1913 because Of his rnorganatic
marriage. Grand Duke Michael spent
some time In exile In England He re-
turned to Russia late In August, 1914.
and was reported to have taken q com
mand In the army. Since then there
have been no reports OF his where
abouts and activities.
Being born on Nov. %, lS7S. be Is
ten years younger than the emperor.
His education was wholly military.
and he has held many honorary com
uands In the army.
AZ the next to succession to the Rus
sian throne prior to 1904 and after
ward. Grand Duke Michael often act
ed as the personal representative of
Emperor Nicholas at royal funerals
and marriages.
On Jan. |. 1913. Grand Duke Mi
chael was banished from Russia by
Emperor Nicholas and relieved of the
command OF the Chevalier guards be-
cause OF his marriage. A few days
later an imperial manifesto relieved
him from his position as regent desig
nate.
A few months afterward It was Be-
ported In police circles In Russia that
evidence had been discovered connect
ing Grand Duke Michael with a plot
against the emperor and the Grand
Duke Alexis.
At the beginning OF the European
war. however. he returned to Russia
and apparently resumed his former
dignities and position.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

A revolution. short, sharp, decisive,
has overthrow Gear Nicholas OF
Russia and elevated his brother, the
Grand Duke Michael, to the regency.
This is severe blow to German in
fluence in Russia, which has been
persistently active, by submarine
diplomacy, in trying to bring about a
separate peace with Russia. The
Russian people were distrustful OF the
Empress Alexandria, who before her
marriage was German princess. 1t
ss anticipated that Russia will now
push the war against Germany with
renewed energy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
REACH.

Mrs. d. W. Torrey is home, after several
weeks in Milton, Mass.
Capt. John Annis OF Providence, r. L.,
visited his parents Wednesday.
Emily Lowe OF North Deer Isle visited
her cousins, Gertrude and Clsribei Lowe,
this week.
d. w. Torrey jr., who is attending
school in Ellsworth, is home for the
vacation.
Misses Geneva Torrey and Rachel
Haskell OF Deer Isle were guests Of Miss
Eta Torrey last week.
Mrs. Margaret Adams went to East
Boothbsy Thursday for an indefinite stay
with her son, Alston Adams.
March 1s. l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

Interest in the Senate yesterday
conferred in the speech OF Senator
Wood of Bar Harbor, in his advocacy
OF the bill TO establish compulsory
military training in the public schools
OF Maine. The senator, in rather
pointed language, got after some OF
the opponents of the measure, OF
which he is the father and the leading
proponent, and soon added to the
size Of the audience on the floor oil
the Senate by his words. His speech,
which was against the report Of the
committee on education, sought not
to pass" occupied over an hour.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

The week brings US still nearer to
war with Germany. The sinking of
American ships, the loss OF more
American lives, constitute an overt
act. A declaration by President
Wilson that state OF war exists is
expected before Saturday. This will
be the third step-severance Of diplo-
matte relations, armed neutrality, a
state of war. Bat one more step re-
mains-a declaration OF war from one
side or the other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
SADIE.


The readers OF this paper will be pleased 20
learn that there is At least one dreaded dis
case that science hiss been able to cure In all
its stages. and that IL eatAsrh. Halls Cstarrh
Cure 10 the only positive cure now known TO
the medical frstesnity. Catarrh beinr con-
stitutionai disease. requires . constitutional
treatment HAII's CstArrh Cure 10 taken 10
ternatiy. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. thereby de-
stroyirg the fou ndatiop Of the dtsease, and
giving the patient strength by building M
the constitution and assisting nature In do
ing its work. The ptoprietors have SO mech
faith In Its curative powers that they offes
one handred dollars fnf Any case that 10 faiis
10 cure send for Est Of tcsti n,r malls
Address. p. j. CHENEY q Co, Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists. &c.
Take Rails Family Pills for cossif patton
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

The threatened nation-wi rail-
road strike has been averted, to the
credit, be it said, of the railroad
heads, who in the national crisis
placed patriotism ahead OF their
private interests, and granted the
demands OF an eight hour day. 1t
matters not that the United States
supreme court, on the following day,
declared constitutional, by vote OF
Ave to four, the so-called Adamson
law, which gave the eight hour law
to railroad employees.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
Strike Means
Money and Miles


Railroad capital exceeds s20.00o.-
1000.
The companies estimate the wage
demand - equal In year to $780,
100000.
A bulletin Issued BY the bureau
u railway economics ct Washing
bon shows the annual earnings Of
railroad trainmen In 1919 averaged
1884 per man. Trainmen In the
western districts averaged $l.450.
In the eastern districts $1.3Oe and
In the southern districts $1.245.
Engineers averaged $1.865. fremen
n.136, conductors $1.615 and other
trainmen $l.Oeo.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1917.

The resolve favoring a constitu-
tionai amendment empowering the
governor to remove sherifis for cause,
was passed by the House Thursday
by margin OF four votes over the
necessary two-thirds. The measure
will 70 to the voters for anal decision
at the special election next September.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

SUNSET.

Hannah, widow OF jeremiah Gray. died
Thursday, aged reventy-eignt years. She
leaves four daughters and t~o soma, four
brothers and two sisters. She was the
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Hale Powers.
The funeral vas haid Sunday, Rev. o. J..
Guptill officiating.
March Is. SApfE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

A Trenton boy, Allan Hopkins, aged
seventeen years, son OF William Hopkins,
was one OF the crew OF the American
freighter Algonquin, which was sunk by .
German submarine last week. The crew
took to the boats and reached shore safely.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

Bellefontains, Ohio,-Hy blood Wa
very poor-I was n . weak, nervous,
rundown condition. I tried Different
remedies without benent and cns day
~ druggist told me about Vinol
tried it and it built me up in every way
blood, strength and nerves, and tan
ny friends it is the best medicine On
earth. "-Mrs- EARL BRUHsoN.
vinol sharpens the appetite, aids
digestion, enriches the blOod and in
this natural manner creates strength.
Complete formula on every label
Geo. A. Psrcher, Druggist. Ellsworth. Also
the leading drug stores In all Maine Towns
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

High Wages Paid IN Manufacturing
I csntsrs Luz Ne Men From the
Farms-War Prs~sots Immigration.
and Few Aliens Como - America
From Their Native Lands.
At the moment no other factor in the
national situation Is OF greater impor-
lance than intelligent, precautionary
preparations to secure the largest pos
sible acreage of land under cultivation.
and particularly IN the food crops, dur
ing the coming season. Whether We
are to have war or peace. the popula-
tioa must be fed, and II unfortunately
weather conditions should be uufavor-
able and the yield no better than last
years. the food situation next winter
viii be 50 much worse than II Is now
that we may well take alarm while
there Is yet time to provide against the
possibility, says statement by large
national bank OF New York.
The present crop year began with q
large carry-over OF all the grains. but
II win end without reserves, and the
whole world will be dependent upon
the crops OF 1917. The beginning il
not good The Argentine wheat crop.
now harvested, Is SO nearly q failure
that there Will be little for export, and
the corn crop win he not much better
The Australian wheat crop. which,
like that Of Argentina. 10 harvested In
th. v,,oo&hs ~ our xpsryax 4. a~t{,,, . "a
at l39. $4,000 bushels against 1s7. TO-
COO last year. but fortunately there Is
a carry-over estimated at 100000
lrrh~'s
A sel4ielnciai REPORT puts the condi-
ton OF French winter wheat at 65 per
cent against "A last year and states
that, owing to lack Of fertilizer and
want Of proper preparation OF the soil,
the yield will be below normal The
crop OF Holland is unpromising and
of England backward. In the United
States there has been a shortage OF
moisture In the principal winter wheat
states.
The plant Is not known to be injured.
and there Is yet time for sufficient
=.
1850 ~ - :. ". = = ~ 100
- m s o1N -
WI %
~ - e'e 'oulA
"o'u uA'e ~"
'e
Unusual Conditions
There are unusual features In the
situation which deserve attention Ths
high wages paid In the town indus
tries have been drawing labor frou
tie farms. The men come to the towns
for winter work. and last spring they
did not 20 back to the country, and
they are net likely to 60 back this
spring. particularly II industry receives
a new stimulus from our entrance intc
the war. The farmers outlay for seed
and ali expenses are hiSher. and vhile
high prices for products arc usually
expected to stimulate larser produc
ton. they NAV not do 80 this year.
In ordinary times ~ can fir.v ar
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

TUE sabscnber hereby gives notice that
u he has been duly appointed adninis-
TRAITOR Of the estate Of
NANCY }. MOsLEY HODaKINs. late Of
TRENTON,
in the county Of Hancock, deceased. and given
bonds - the Law directs- All persons
having demands against the estate Of said
deceased are desirsd to present the same for
settlement, and al indebted thereto are
requested to make payment Immediately.
BAnanNr w. BILLin0s,
March u, lei7. Administrat0r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
CENTER.

Ray Dow of Owls Head is fishing in the
bay.
Bryon Campbell, who is employed at
fremont, is spending few days at home.
The grange social vas postponed from
Saturday night to Monday on account of
the Storm
Mrs. Gladys Mayo and little daughter
Ina returned home last Wednesday after
two months at Owls Head.
Mrs. Della Mitchell has gone to West
fremont, to spend the summer with her
daughter, Mrs. Stella kenney.
Linnie Stanley, who has been teaching
at Mt. Desert, is spending her vacation
with her mother, Mrs. Elva Stanley.
March 10. LED.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

TUE subscriber. Harvey n. Jordan OF
l. UrbanA. state OF Illinois. hereby gives
notice thst he has been daily appointed se-
ministrator OF the estate OF
ROLAND H. JORDAN, late OF wALrHAA,
In the county Of HAncoet. deceased, withou.
giving bond. Not being . resident OF the
Jordan Of waitham. Maine, his agent In said
state - the law directA All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make payment Immediately.
HAnvHr II. JORDAN.
March IL 1917. Administrator.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21
A War Wsddino.

At Blastead, Surrey, England, Miss
Goldsmith, munitions worker. was
married to Gunner ]. w. Long. The
bride was attired In overalls. and q
party OF the brides girl friends also
wore their working clothex
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-03-21

THE subscriber hereby gives notice thas
I she has been duly appointed executrix
OF the last will and testansns Of
|. RHoDA A. STUBS. iats Of oRLAND,
In the county Of Hancock. Deceased, NO bond
psrsons having dsmands against the estate OF
said decsased are desired 70 present the same
Tor senlenent. and all indebted thereto are
requested 70 make payment Immediately.
fnAscns AuevsTA HoDoDox,
March N te17. Exscutrx.