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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-01-11

Start the New Year with a view of
Advancement, to rise above the little
trifles and obstacles Of life.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-01-11

j. A. Josey, Editor and Manager.
Phones 6756-3369.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
War stamp Taxes.

The war stamp taxes, expected to pro-
ducs 600, 10000 annually - part OF tbs
great revenue measure enacted By Con
gress last October, became effective 6atuS-
day. The taxes include: Indemnity SRI
surety bonds, 50 cents; capital stock,
isue. I'VE cents ON each 600, Of face vaius;
sales Or transfers, two cents per sIee; pro-
duce sales on exchange or agreement Nor
future dslivefy," two cents par eleA ~
fraction over e10o; drafts or checks ~
fRaetion over eloO; drafts or checks. Day-
able otherwise thin ct sight or on de-
mand, promissosy notes except bsak
notes issued for circulation and for ssch
renewal, two cents per 200; deeds and
cooveysnees, 70 csnts per e100- 900 and -
cents esch additional $500; custom house
entries, y cents per e3oo to 600 per 500;
withdYawals, 50 cents; election proxies,
ten cents; power Of attorney, Is cents;
playing cards, I'VE cents per pack in ad-
dition to present two-cent tax; parcel-psst
packages, one cent Tor each Is CENTS
charged.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
.sPoor Father"


The oid-frshioned way Of farming. you know.
Was to begin by daylight with shovel and
hoe;
Work rs hard as you could to save yonr soul
"And that was what put the old man Ia the
hole
Now the farmer just has to ride and smoke,
While the wheels 60 around and do the work.
We accomplish more from eight 10 nine
Than the old man could In one weeks time.
But the girls, you cay, they dress mighty nne.
And 1t takes all OF pas money to make them
shine.
Don't the girls Of this day just hustle and
toll,
And earn the long green to dress like doilr
They ask no odds Of the men these days,
They 60 for job, and get one that pays:
They will 20 after the ballot In Maine some
day.
And show how to run the State in . much
better way.
Then the fellow that paints his nose red with
wine
will be hustled TO Jail or pay big One.
You nay till the soil in the old-fashioued
way.
Just ~ pa did, till your hair turns gray,
And think you are having lot Of fun,
Working all day, from sun to sun.
But not for me. for am done
Working ~ pa worked, by Gumi
NV. TIssErrs.
Washington. D. c., Nov. %. 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

The food administrator OF Canada,
after conference with the United
States food administrator last week,
declared the food situation desperate.
"Unless every village, city and per.
SON in both countries practice strict
economy for the next three months''
he said, 1.-THE Alice and American
soldiers in France will suffer from
want OF wheat"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

its nature nor the way IL may be at
tanned. With victory an accom-
plished fact. he said, peace will be
evolved based on "permanency and
justice to enemy and friend, with hope
of a partnership of nations to guaran.
tee future world peace. The war will
be deemed won when the German
people say to us, through properly
accredited representatives, that they
are ready to agree to settlement
based upon justice and reparaticn Of
the wrongs their rulers have DONE"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

During the past few weeks rumor
has been persistently circulated TO the
eject that . we'll known citizen Of
Ellsworth, absent from town on busi-
ness, had been arrested - . German
spy. 1t il . pleasure to note that in
his homo town few gave credence to
the report, but nevertheless the story
gained wide currency, and has done
him perhaps irreparable injury. We
are pleased this week to print COM
munication from him regarding it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

The 1917 potato crop u estimated to
consist Of ~, 0oo, 100000 bushels, OF half
again - much - last year.
Newton d. Baker. SECRETARY Of var,
estimates the losses mp to June 1 Of the
British sxpsditionary forces in deaths in
action and from wounds ct z pr cant. Of
the total Of all men sent to France since
the beginning OF thu war. He adds that
the Eafio Of losses Of this character To-
day, because Of improved tactics and
swiftly mounting allied superiority In ax-
tiIlery, b lea than ssven TO every 100 men.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
Correspondence.
Slsnderous Story Stifled.
ELLSWORTH, ME- Dec. 4, 1917.

To the Cstissns Of EllsUovtb sad Haseosk
County:
want to express my sincere appre-
citation to my friends for showing their
absolute fsith in mo when the base tongue
OF Islander tried to brand me ~ . traitor
to the land of my birth.
The story which has gained wide cir
culation during my absence from Els
worth on one Of my regular business
trips through the county 10 absolutely
without foundation, and did not reach
my ears until last week, or would have
made this contradiction earlier. feel
greatly hurt by the rumor, out lind con-
ISOLATION in the knowledge that my friends
have been loyal and refused to believe it.
assure them, ono and all, that their
confidence has not bean misplaced.
was born in Ellsworth May IL, 187l,
and have held my residence in this city,
and teel that my life during this time
has been sufficient proof that have doue
nothing to warrant this Insult.
A. L. FRIEND.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

Congress reassembled ct noon Mon.
day for its second war session. The
returning members have brought
from all sections OF the country the
sentiment OF the people for the suc-
cessful prosecution of the war before
all other business. Other matters
may wait, other matters may stir
party strife and hamper war meas
ures. Let them wait. Every effort
should be concentrated on the means
OF prosecuting the war to . successful
and early conclusion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

The message Of President Wilson,
delivered 70 Congress yesterday, was
more than . message to that body
and to the American people. It was
. message to the world, band - such
arrangements wsrs mads:for it, pub
1ioation In foreign capitals. 1t b .
definite statement to the world Of this
country's var aims and peace terms.
An immediate declaration Of war On
Austria y urged. ITO win the war;"
declared The President: isis the Inn
mediate and unaitsrable task ahead. !"
and hs urged Congrsss 70 concentrate
itsslf upon this object He dismisssd
The possibility Of premature peace,
soueht By German intrigue and de-
bafsd BY men who understand neither
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1917.

Now an automobile party Of four
has been mistaken for . deer. We
admit there is some resemblance be-
tween the throbbing of . distant auto
mobile and the fight or drumming
of q partridge, but fortunately they
are always beyond range.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

American EnGineers In France.
The corps Of engineers Of the American
army since April has not only been sup
plying the engineer equipments for more
than 900, 900 men, but the meE bers Of
the railway section have undertaken TO
transport and install and put in operation
overssas . complete railway equipment.
The cost Of materials ordered to dste 10
approximately e7o,0oo. 600. including some
hundreds Of Locomotives, more than 100,-
900 tons of steel rails, more than 1000
complete turnouts, 10000 ties. 1900
freight cars. 600 MI and ballast cars, 600
miles OF telephone wire and apparatus,
and vast quantities Of construction and
repair equipment.
A duty imposed upon the engineers has
been ths purchase OF the necessary engi-
nesr equipment for more than 100000
men. Within fifteen days after the
engineer corps, following the declaration
OF war, advertised for equipment, awards
had bseu made covering the requirements
for this vast forcs-a total Of S,U0,00o
articles, including among other items
nve miles Of pontoon bridge.
The engineers have also undertaken
the work Of organizing and equippins
troops for special services, such - lumber
supply, road construction, sanitary con-
struction, camou6age service, gas and
name service, mining work, and mapping.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
state Of Ohio. CITY Of Toledo.

State Of Ohio, City OF Toledo.
Lucas County ~.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner Of the nrn OF r. J. Cheney
Z Co., doing b.siness in the City Of Toledo,
County and State Aforesaid. and that saad
firm win pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
Q, g a. sss sHsRGs Is srsse n
J. CHENEY
sworn 70 before me and So bscribcd In my
presence, this sth day Of December. A. d.
f0Gs. A. w. GLEASON,
(6ea) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine 10 taken Internally
and acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces Of the System. send for test!ms-
niAls, free.
r. J. CHENEY D CO., Toledo, O.
Sold BY all Druggists. 7xe.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

Thirteen billion five hundred mil
lion dollars is the stupendous figure
estimated by the treasury depart
ment as necessary to be raised by this
government for the next fiscal year.
In round figures, about 81, 0Oo, oo0,-
600 Of this is needed for the prosecu-
ton Of the war.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
ANNUAL MEETING.

DLEAsE take notice that the annual melt
JIG Ing q the stockholders q the r y. III.
National hank. for the election g ether
rsctors and the lrAnsAction Of al saon ,-S tse
business - nay properly come ossoM II
neetina, vim s. Held on the eighth osy o =.
January. loin, 81 ten O'Clock In the to,eh snk.
e The cnces o. the Burrill Mati0net $40
= Main street, IN The city Of Eiiswof'h'
z. p. sMALL. Oashiei'
DaSsd this afth day Of December, n1'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

ssWhy doesn't the food administra-
ton bring down prioesf" ID . ques-
ton frequently asked, and the food
administration comes back with an
other question: Why aren't there
2,00o, 900 q. 8. soldiers in France driv-
ing the Huns on the run to Berlinf
Both require time, and especially In
food administration, much voluntary
cooperation 10 necessary. But tho
administration has done something to
keep down the cost of living. It
has unquestionably held down the
price of four by establishing .
price for wheat and limiting
millers' profits. By stopping specu-
lation in Cuban sugar. exorbitant
prices in the present shortage have
been avoided. Had the warning Of
the food administration . long time
ago been needed, there would have
been no shortage. Do not forget
these facts whom You rail at the price
Of bsefsteak.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

The local coal administration board
Ans recommended priceofsei2 ton
for hard coal in Ellsworth. This 10 q
reduction on the larger sizes, egg and
stove, OF d, and so cents on nut. Mr..
'Grindal, the only local dealer, met
the board in spirit Of fairness and
patriotism. furnishing them willingly
MI the information sought, and con-
senting to the price reduction re-
commended, though 1t leaves him 9
smaller profit, because OF higher
freight rates, than is received BY
dealers in neighboring towns who ars
selling at . lower price. In connec
ton with fuel prices in Ellsworth, II
10 interesting to note that mixef
wood, stove length, sold yesterday IL
Ellsworth At 90 cord. 1t might b
well for the fuel administration to In
vestigate cordwood prices little.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

VYyOMEN and girls wanted for best
w hotels In Maine. Waitresses. cham
bsrmasds, kitchen. dish, laundry. pastry end
all-nsound cooks- Girl for ho1sewoSk. Apply
at once and always 10 MAtNB HofBL 40 nrcv,
% Main street, Bangor. Me-. for reliable hotel
positions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05

Wartime Demand for Cotton.
Recent investigations in the uss Of cot
ton in war show:
A twslvs-inch gum disposss Of half
bsls Of cotton with every shot fred; .
machine gun in operation will uss mp .
bale In three minutes; in naval hattie
liks the ons Oh Jutland cvsr 5000 pounds
minute are consumed b. each sctivs
wsxship; more than 2o.ooo bales pear are
needed to provide absorbent cotton for
the wounds Of ths injured; one change Of
apparel for al ths troops now engaged in
ths var rspssssnts more than million
halss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
rAUPkR NOTICE.

HAVING contracted with the City Of Ells-
Ii worth 70 support and care for those who
ming Jan. 1. 1913, and are legal residents Of
Ellsworth. forbid all persons trusting them
ON my account, - there 10 plenty Of room and
accommodation 70 care for tnem ut the City
Farm house. AsrnUn B. MITCH NIL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
NOTICE.

VXyHEREAs my wife. Grace 3. Ford, has
w left my bed and board without Just
cause or provocation, hereby forbid ali
persons trusting or hsrboring her on my 60
count. ~ ! shall pay NO bills OF her contract
ing after this date,
sedswict. Nov. -. 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
NOrlCs

NOTlCg
NyHEREAs my wife. Hittie L. sprague,
w has lett my bed and board without
lust cause, ! forbid anyone hasbosing or
trusting her on my account after shis date.
CLAnHscR B. 6paAoun.
Ellsworth, Me-. Dec. Z 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
q 1t.

nFFIC ES-Desirable olnces over Moore,s
~ drug store; hot water heat; toilet. In.
Quise Of 3. q. nooaB
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-12-05
spsftal NutirsA
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

state Highway Bridge Censtrucsiss.
CRALED proposals addressed 70 the State
- Hfghw Commtesion, Augusta, Maine,
for building 3 reinforced concrete bridge of
nine (s) spans with necessary piers and abut-
tween Thcmpson's Island and the main land,
In the town Of Trenton. Hancock county. viii
De received by the rommission ~ Its once
In the stale House, Augusta. Maine, until 10
sh.. time and place publicly opened and
read.
Each proposal must be made upon blank
form provided b. the Commission, tor copy
Of which one dollar viii be rseuirsd, and
10 per cent Of the amount bid. payable 70 the
Treasurer OF Stale Of Maine The certified
check viii be returned to the unsucceaaful
bidder unless forfeited uEder the conditions
A surety company bond satisfactory TO the
Commission, Of not less than one-fourth nor
more than one-h half Of the amount Of the
con,rsc'.. will be required. Plans may Be
coairsc, may be oSssinsd = the once Of the
Commission, Augusta, Maine.
The right 10 reserved 10 reject any or all
proposals..
PHILIP J. DrsaIHe. Chairman.
WILLIAM u. AyRa,
STATE Highway Commissiou.
PAUL d. sAnoHxr. Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta. Me-. December l. 1871
q. q. DisTascr Corsr.
MAINE DIsraicr. Bangor. Oct. II. 1917.
I0URSUANT to the rules OF the district
Il court Of he United States for the dis.
trict OF Maine. notice 10 hereby given. that
district. northern division, has applied for
admission - An attorney and counsellor Of
wmIIss \. deputy Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
New York Quotations
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. December I.-Fluctua-
tions in cotton here today were narrow,
the market holding steady at a small
net advance during the greater part of
the session but weakened toward the end
under the influence of small mill takings
for the week. The close was at the low
est, a net decline of u to q points.
The advances were based on favorable
spot accounts and the bullish construc-
ton placed on war news. On the OPEN
ing call scattered selling put prices to
points off, but good support met this
sag and the improvement which resulted
carried active months 2 to IL points over
yesterdays close. The tone held steady
until late in the day.
Mill takings for the week were 10000
bales against AL goo bales this week last
year. This offset the effect of the ad-
vance of % points in spot quotations
which carried middling up to 29.13c, as
compared with the highest price quoted
on January of 2S.65c. No great selling
power developed at any time and the
market had much of a holiday feeling.
Much Of the late selling appeared to come
from liquidating longs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
OPENING Strong
COTTON TUMBLES
December Goes to Record
Quotation-Trading in This
Month Closes Monday

New York, December g.--An early ad-
vance was followed by sharp reactions IN
cotton today December contracts made
a new high record for the season. SELL
Ing at 3o.7sc or % points above last
nights closing figures. but as soon as the
demand from near month short subsidized.
the list turned easier under realizing
or selling for a reaction. The general
market closed easy at net decline OF
to points. Late months were relative
~ easy during the entire day
The market opened steady al a decline
Of points TO an advance Of y points.
4 larger number of December notices
were reported out than on any previous
notice day this month. but they were es-
timated at not over 5000 bales and were
soon taken The market then turned
firm on covering BY near month shorts,
while there was trade buying of March
and MAY. and a few stop orders were
uncovered For a time December traded
at a premium of 100 points over January.
but this seemed more active as the de-
mand slackened. Rather less bullsh
southern spot advices accompanied the
afternoon decline, but there We're relative
" few sellers Of the near months. Re
ports Of diminishing prospects for n
SEPARATE peace between Russia and Ger
many and .rsn stock market. probably
contributed 10 the early advance, but the
trade seemed to be chiefly interested
in the near month situation for the time
being. Trading in December will end at
noon on Monday, and Monday will be
the last notice day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Over w. E. Campbelps Wire

New Orleans, December Election
stood at a small advance the greater
part of today's session, buying being
based on favorable spot accounts from
the belt generally ana on the bullish
construction placed on foreign political
news. Around opening scattered selling
caused a decline OF to 9 points. after
which the market moved up to a net
advance of to II points. Late in the
day there was sag which carried active
months ) points below yesterdays close.
According to best information to be
had from the interior spot markets there
is an increasing disposition on part of
buyers to take hold but the difficulties
of moving cotton and the firmness of
holders work against large business.
Reports from the north are that mills
need cotton badly in many Instances,
but that transportation troubles are hold
ing shipments back. 1t is evident that
should shipping conditions be bettered a
great rush of cotton to the mills would
result, Just as with better ocean freight
conditions there would be a hugh move
ment of cotton abroad.
The rumored break between the Bolshe-
wiki and Germany was regarded as favor
able chiefly because such an occur
renee would probably work to benefit of
the allies, but taking the war conditions
as a whole. we see little to work on. 1t
is noteworthy, though, that a some
what better feeling prevailed in the stock
market.
Quiet trading may be expected in the
near future, but the market has strength
of it's own which makes it purchase on
dips-Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Weekly Cotton Review

New York, December 2f.-A greater
part of the decline following the aa-
vance on the governments crop est-
mate of December IL was recovered
before the publication of the census
ginning report Thursday. Private re-
turns, indicating a very small ginning
for the first December period LED 10
covering, while recent sellers also
seemed to be disappointed by the ran
ure of spot pressure to develop on de-
ciines. January contracts, when nad
sold off from posse to 2S.3sc at the
low level of last Saturday touched
90 .75c during today's trading while De-
cember made a new high record Tor
the season, selling at S0.73c.
Near months have been relatively
strong owing to the deliveries of De-
cember contracts and reports that cot
ton rendered was being taken py
houses operating for Japanese inter
ests of prominent southern shippers
At one time today December sold at
nremium of 100 points over January
which seemed sufficient to relieve the
situation somewhat and trading III
that delivery will end at noon Mon
day.
lull has been reported in the
goods market, which is usual at TINS
season of the year, but mills are said
to be sold far ahead and trade M
tereSIS nave again pCCH b0ftA p 49,
tfcularly of March and May deliveries
in the contract market. An increased
volume of business in southern spot
markets has been accompanied %
some scattered southern hedge sell
ing here on advances, with nothing
to indicate any material change IN
the general attitude of holders
1t is reported that the British gov
eminent has allotted 10000 tons of
shipping for the cotton trade during
January and the impression in some
quarters here is that similar allot-
ment will be made each month. which
would provide Lancashire mills with
about $4,000 bales weekly. Owing to
the shortage of raw material many
Lancashire mill operatives are en-
ployed only every other week.
The goods market is reported in a
very strong position, with manufac-
turers well sold up on their reduced
production. Drouthy conditions In the
southwest are attracting increased at
tention in connection with new crop
prospects.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
WALL STREET TAXES.
NEW HOLD ONSTOCKS.
Good Foreign News and
Postponed Railway Action
Bolsters Up the List

New York. December 21-The au-
thoritatiye statement that all reports
concerning the next government loan
are merely conjectural and decidedly
premature and signs of collapse Of
the peace negotiations between Rus
STA and the central powers contributed
to the further strength of the stock
market today.
Prices, after the preliminary period
of uncertainty, advanced to 3 points
among leading issues, with greater
gains iii the varied list of specia1ties.
Technical conditions also were help
full, shorts again covering rather ur-
gently on the increasing scarcity of Of
ferlngs.
Rails and the more representative
industrials moved to highest levels in
the afternoon, but shaded point or
more toward the end with the defi-
mite announcement that action on the
railroad situation is to be postponed
until after the holidays.
With the many large financial OPP
erations now under way, the market
continued very firm, all call money
loans holding at per cent. Iime
rates were steady at 5% to per cent
for mixed collateral but in point or
fact funds were almost unobtainable
except for the shorter maturities
Exchange on France, Russia and
Spain moved more in favor of those
countries, rubles being in fair demand
for the first time in weeks. Domestic
issues also displayed firmer tendencies.
Liberty As sold at 97.10 to 81. and the
3hs at ia to 9S.10. Total bond sales,
par value, amounted to s5,375,000.
United States, old coupon As, rose q
Per cent on sale, other issues remain
ing unchanged on call.