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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
RISK LIVES CARRYING MAILS
Swiss Postmen Face Grave Dangers
In Execution of Their Duty
Among the Mountains.

There are several post offices in
Switzerland at a height of 1000 or
more feet and a mail box on the very
summit of the Vanguard, from which
four collections are made daily, Is
nearly 10000 feet above the sea level.
Near here some years ago three letter
carriers were crushed to death by an
avalanche. In an adjacent canton. In
the summer of 1863. postman fell
into crevasse while crossing a gla-
cier, his two full bags on his back.
All efforts to recover either the body
or the mails were fruitless. But "a
years afterward in 1897, the glacier
cast forth its prey many miles lower
down the valley. and the longlost let
tiers were delivered to as many of the
addresses as could be traced.
Not infrequently. too these Alpine
postmen are attacked by the huge,
fierce eagles that soar hungrily above
the least frequented crags. Usually
the men are able to beat off their
feathered assalants but not always.
In July one year postman who car
ried the mails on foot between the vii
lagos of Sospello and Puget Theniers
was fatally mauled by three such
birds OF two men who attempted to
avenge his death one was killed out
right and another injured so severely
that his life was for long time in
danger
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
NEW IDEA IN MOTIVE POWER
Vertical Vanes Used in WindmiIIs
ForestaII Possibility Of Ideness
in Any Weather.

Europe is facing a serious shortage
line, wood. alcohol-all these fuels are
lacking The result is that inventors
have turned out in force to solve the
power problem in new ways. A French
inventor has developed a new form of
windmill in which vertical vanes are
used. The advantages of this form are
said to be: Power-no matter in what
direction the wind is blowing; noise
less operation; the windmill does not
have to turn about, with consequent
loss of time; there is no danger from
strong winds or gales; it develops
five times the power derived from usual
forms of windmills; there is practical
ly no upkeep or operating expense.
The builder says that he is ready to
undertake the building of such wind
mills in all capacities from one-half to
100 horse power and over. The wind
mill is recommended to be run in con-
nection with an electric generator and
storage battery, so that, when the
wind is blowing, electrical energy is
stored up for use during the calm
weather. However, 1t is estimated
that the windmill can operate in prac-
tically any weather, and but very few
idle days are encountered throughout
the year, writes Hereward Darlington
in Leslie's. This windmill may prove
of the greatest practical value to many
farmers and those DESTROYS of obtain
ing mower cheaply and easily,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
The Domestic Optimist at Work.

"My husband has never spoken a
cross word to me-"
Daughter is always at the head of
her class, and she doesn't have to
study bit hard. She really seems to
have more time to play than any of
the other girls"
I'm so glad you came, assure you.
One extra for dinner doesn't matter"
$50 glad you called! l didn't care
to go to the matinee, anyway"
"My husband could get much arg-
er salary by going with another house
in fact they are begging him to do
it-but his present employers have
treated him so nicely that he just
won't leave them"
"Never mind breaking the vase-it
was not one that I cared especially
or."-From Life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Women and Cats.

Women are like cats. If you move
toward them they run away. But II
you sit there and say "Puss, puss,
puss," and put saucer Of milk on
the floor, in due course they will be
moved by curiosity to come and see
what there is in the saucer. Then,
click you've got the cat by the back
Of the neck so that it can't scratch
you. When the cat has struggled
enough and discovered that it can't
get away. and been tickled behind the
ear, she'll sit on your lap and purr.
And then, an. then, you no longer need
to say. "Puss, puss, puss!" You can
say, "You damn catl" and she'll 60
on sitting there, purring.-From Gal
iban" by w. L. George.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Aumoresque.

They were three perfect boarding
house ladies.
EYES," said the lady who prided
herself on her authoritative state
ments. II think The Humoresque' is
wonderful"
That's the new theater downtown
isn't it, dear?" asked the lady who
prided herself on keeping up to date.
mo, my dear, that is the name of
motion picture" patiently explained
the first lady.
rs it?" asked the third lady, who
prided herself on her musical ability.
81 thought it was musical compost
ton. My brother IS a musician" she
continued. "He was the leader of a
band during the war. That's where
l learned what l know about music
He played The Humoresque' beauti-
fully, so l am sure you are wrong
about It's being a picture"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Attention, Dlogenes.
Diogenes, wake up!

DlOSeneS, Wdkc up!
Here's your honest man!
Right here in Houston, recently, a
man entered the consolidated railway
ticket office and purchased ticket for
a child more than five years old. Then
he promptly tore the ticket up.
1t developed that a woman, accom-
panied by child, departed from Hous-
ton within the last rev days for city
more than 1000 miles away, but did
not obtain transportation for the child.
When the ticket was bought the pur-
chaser was asked when the party was
going. He replied, "They have already
gone"
Then it developed that the man, con-
science stricken at the thought OF
cheating the railroads out of the cost
of a chid's ticket, decided to follow the
old adage, Better late than never
Houston Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
NOTICE of FORECLOSURES.

Whereas John w. Doe. then Of the
by his mortgage deed dated May IL, A.
County Maine registry of deeds, book
Undersigned, Thomas searls, Of said
parcel Of land situated in that part Of
~lge deed as follows: Beginning at
iron bolt driven in the ground at the
ern line e Of the County road known mo- mas as
Main street, said iron bolt being the
northwest corner Of lot conveyed to
rdnnna }rom tx tHease nerth se Hgsn s
grees east IN. degrees ED but every
where following the east line of Main
to am So at the nnef edss
of the sidewalk; thence south eighty
SIX degrees and ten minutes east as
parallel to Main street twenty three
ana foTF-tenths feet to an iron bolt in
toned Enfiajian lot; thence north
eightyIgevsn degrees and Ave minutes
Wess @ 81 nastS ns W.
ginning; Containing one thousand s nd four.
hundred and thirty-seyen square feet
and fixtures thereon; excepting and re-
serving, however, all mirrors and glass
doors opening into show windows
Being the same property described
as conveyed in a certain warranty deed
Allen, dated February I, 1895. and re-
corded in the Hancock county regis
try. of deeds. in book 2s9. page 1877;
mortgage have been broken, and are
now broken and unperformed, now,
therefore, by reason of the breach Of
the conditions thereof, claim a fore
notice for that purpose.
THOMAS SEARLS,
By Chas. H. Wood,
his attorney duly authorized
Dated January Is. A D. 1921.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Unconventional.

An old woman from Sullivan county
came to a recent convention held at
indianapolis. Now, never before had
she attended convention, and she
had very strange ideas of conven-
tions-such as to thinking that they
were made up of banquets, parties,
etc. But this one was just line Of
lectures, lectures, lectures. And the
old lady did not like 1t at all.
At the close of the last day she went
back to her hotel, weary. disappointed
and hungry. She saw another dele
gate and began to talk to her Of the
weeks lectures. mo, indeed, have
not liked this" she said emphatically,
land more than that, know shall
never be conventional woman
Indianapolis News,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
"Cood Writer'S Cannot Steal"

Less than month after the publ
cation Of "A Sentimental Journey"
Sterne died of consumption at the
age Of 81. Many years after his death,
writes K. F. r. in the Boston Tran
script, he became the subject Of what
Prof. Saintsbury calls "unintelligent
censure" for his borrowing from other
writer's. His chief CREDITOR" says
Prof. Saintsbury, "a case in which
there could be no disguise. But, he
was also largely indebted to Bur
tons Anatomy" treasure which,
after being well appreciated for nearly
the whole of the seventeenth century,
had become one of the neglected of
the eighteenth. And he also conveyed
from host of obscure writer's of
different times-authors of French
fantasia, like the Moyen de Parvenir,
Latin canonsts and schoolmen, mis-
cellanists of all kinds, from whom
something Old could be obtained Al
though there may have been unneceS-
sary mystificatiOn in his manner of
N<ASNoIiiiS tiiNoc IL Is Ill
his case, as in some if not most 9TH
ers, only those ignorant enough not
to suspect or recognize the borrowing
who will be ill-judging enough to use
harsh language about it. AS has been
often and most justly said, a writer
Of Sterne's genius simply cannot steal
because he cannot help making his
stolen things his own in the process.
He does not kidnap; he adopts; and.
in the adoption endows what is
adopted with his own position and
wealth."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Sullivan HarbOr.

Mrs. H. l.. Cleaves will entertain
Sorosis society at her home January
26.
There will be a masquerade ball in
District hall January 2S.
Preparations are being made for
harvesting ice on the mill pond.
The record for making dress forms
was eclipsed last week in this vii
lage. Six forms were made at the
home of Mrs Byron Stevens, under
the direction of Miss Howe, by Mrs.
H. w. Dunbar, Mrs. James Meynell,
Mrs. Fred Goodale, Mrs. Eben Preble,
Mrs. Byron Stevens and Miss Jea-
nette Clark A fine dinner was
served by the hostess. Miss Hoyt,
district nurse, was also guest.
Jan. "a. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.

The subscribers. Thomas A. Forsyth
and Old Colony Trust Company of Bos-
ton, Suffolk county Massac husetts.
hereby give public notice that they
have been duly appointed executors Of
the will of John Hamilton Forsyth, late
sets, deceased. That said Thomas A
Forsyth and Old Colony Trust Com
pany. being resident out of the State
Harry l., Crabtree of Ellsworth, Ham
cock County. Maine. their agent in the
Safe of Maine. such appointment (ac-
copied by said Harry L. Crabtree in
in the registry of probate for said
County of Hancock. All persons hav-
ing demands against the estate of said
deceased are desired to present the
same for settlement and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
imme diately.
THOMAS A. FORSYTH
OLD COLONY TRUST COMPANY.
Ellsworth. Maine. Jan. q. 1921.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Famous Conservatory Gone.

The celebrated horticultural c0nserv-
atory on the ducal estates at Chats
worth hall, near Manchester, England,
collapsed recently-as surely destroyed
by the World war as any French or
Belgium structure on the western
front, says Popular Mechanics Maya
zine. The glass house was erected in
18S6-4O, and served as model for the
great Crystal palace still to be seen
near London. It was itself Of no mean
size, measuring, as it did, PIT feet long.
123 feet wide and 81 feet high. For
ty thousand panes Of glass formed the
arching walls and roof.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
LESSON LII.

LESSON III.
Q What are the important duties
of the Senate apart from the
enactment of laws?
A The Senate is empowered under
the Constitution to sit as a
court when the President is
impreached by the House of
Representatives. When the
President of the United States
is tried. the Chief Justice
presides and no person can be
convicted without the concur
renee of two-thirds of all the
members present. The
Senate is also a part of the
treaty making power. A
twothirds vote of the sena-
tors is necessary to ratify
treaty.
@ How often shall Congress as
semble?
A At least once in every year and
such meeting shall be on the
first Monday in December
unless it shall by law ap-
point different day.
@ What constitutes a quorum in
the Senate and the House?
A For ordinary business, ma
jority.
@ What provision is made in the
Constitution regarding adj.
journment?
A Neither House during the ses-
sion of Congress shall, with
out the consent of the other,
adjourn for more than three
days nor to any other place
than that in which the two
Houses shall be sitting
@ What privileges are accorded
senators and representatives?
A They shall in all cases, except
treason, felony and breach of
peace, be privileged from ar
rest during their attendance
at the session of their
respective House and in going
to and returning from the
same; and for any speech or
debate in either House they
shall not be questioned in any
other place.
@ What restriction Is placed upon
senators and representatives?
A No senator or representative
shall, during the time for
which he was elected, be ap-
pointed to any civil Office un-
der the authority of the
United States, which shall
have been created or the
salary or fees whereof shall
have been increased during
such time, and no person
holding any ONCE under the
United States shall be a mem
Der of either House during his
continuance in Office.
@ What is the provision regarding
laws taxing the people?
A All bills for raising revenue
shall originate in the House Of
Representatives but the
Senate may propose or concur
in amendments as on other
bills.
@ Is the action of Congress final
respecting legislation?
A No. Under the Constitution the
President is given the power
of vetoing any measure, but
if, after his veto. both the
Senate and tie House ap-
prove the measure by a two
thirds vote, it becomes law
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Not Exactly Church Music.

Reverent Catholics Of Dunkirk are
demanding an Investigation why the
Dunkirk cathedral chimes, instead of
playing the Angelus, are now calling
the faithful to worship by exhilarat-
ing jazz tunes, with fox trot music pre-
dominating.
Fox trotting is not especially ram
pant in Dunkirk, but the cathedral bell
ringer must have had his vacation in
Paris, for, according to his astounded
listeners, he has been playing recent
~ with a pure Montmartre touch, not
missing a single note.--London Mail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
For Launching Llfeboats Safely.

The hurried launching of lifeboats
from disabled vessels is usually at
tended by confusion and danger. An
Eastern shipyard worker has devised
q new method Of lowering the boats
that carries them forty feet away from
the ships side, lays them on an even
keel, and gives them a forward i'm
pulse. The small boat, instead Of
hanging In davits, rests in cradle
supported by three parallel inclined
arms, which are pivoted near the
water line and guyed by cables At
tached above.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26

Mrs. Nettie Scammons is ill of
grip.
Miss Eva Springer has gone to
Skowhegan to teach.
Warren Winsor Hanna, infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hanna, died
January %, aged four days.
T. M. and F. E. Blaisdell were in
Bangor few days last week.
s. b. Hubert, who has been en-
ployed in the woods at Upton, is
home.
Jan. "a. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
United States Navy Up to Date.

In the United States navy, both the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets now have
well organized and completed trains"
of hospital ships, supply boats, repair
vessels, refrigerating ships, ammuni-
ton and fuel ships, in addition to
motor patrol vessels. submarine chas-
ers, mine sweepers and mine layers,
converted yachts, submarine and de-
stroyer tenders and troop transports,
practically undreamed Of a decade
ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Meaning Of "caIl," a Market Term.


A "call," in market parlance is con-
tract giving the purchaser the option
to buy a commodity or security at
fixed price. within fixed time. 1t is
used in speculation in grain, cotton,
stocks and foreign exchange. When
German marks, for example, are sell
ing for 1.6 cents, broker will sell for
$S5 the privilege Of buying $4,000
marks, within nine months, at Sc
cents each. If the price within that
period goes above Sc cents, the holder
of the call can purchase at that price
and sell at the prevailing market
price, and have the difference as a
profit. If the price does not reach the
quotation named in the Call" the
money spent for 1t is lost.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
"Pjcture Brjdes7"

The manner Of picture bride" mar
raages in California is this: A Japa.
nese sends his picture to his relatives
In Japan who select suitable maiden
and in turn forward her photograph to
the waiting sutton in America. II sat
isfactory. the relatives on both sides
meet, hold a banquet and the mar
rage Is considered fact. The wife
then joins her husband in this country.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
An Effort at lopIc.

"You say you want equal oppertu-
nifty for everybody" said the man who
tries to be fair.
II do" answered the anarchist.
"And you are protesting against in
justice?"
II am"
''Then why don't you give the inno-
cent bystander chance for his life
when you plant q bomb7"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Union of South Africa.

The total area Of the Union Of
South Africa is 467,7O1 square miles,
or about one-sixth the size Of the
United States. The country is divided
into four provinces, Of which the Cape
Of Good Hope is the largest, with an
area Of 276,775 sXlare miles; Natal
covers $4,000 square miles; Transvaal
10000 square miles, and the Orange
Free State 48,326 square miles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
MoIeosophy.

"MoleoSophy," is the delineation Of
character and reading of the past and
future by means of moles upon the hu.
man face and body. 1t is an even
more ancient occult science than that
Of palmistrY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
Surry.

Forrest Carter is home for a few
weeks.
Miss Persis Campbell of Cherry
field is with Mrs. Edna Goodwin.
The ladies' aid society will meet
with Mrs. Sarah Wood Thursday.
Mrs. Wesley Williams is i'll.
Jan. "a. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-26
LESSONS IN AMERICANISM.
A Catechism of the Constitution of
the United States.

Contributed by The United Ameri-
cans of the State of Maine CaSco
Bank building, Portland, Maine.
Published by arrangement with the
National Security League.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-01
CHICAGO NOTES

Mrs. Henrietta Dean, secretary Of
Egypt Counci3, A. u. X. and d. OF A.,
has returned from New Orleans, LA.,
where she went rs Il delegate to Tho
National Baptist Convention, unincor.
poratcd.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Adams have
moved into their recently construct ai
cottage in Morgan Park buiM on lots
purchased through the Bailey Realty
Co, and are grateful to NJ. n. Bailey
president for aiding them in finding
such suitable location for a home.
Chas. Chavous, 3606 Forest avenue,
Is back from his vacation OF several
weeks spent in Cass County, Michigan
his old home town.
The. Pyramid Building and Loan AS.
sociation with offices at $3.50 State
street is doing much towards helping
1he race to purchase property, pay off
mortgages and other Obligations along
their line since it's organization more
than year ago. A new series opens
the first Monday in November.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-01
THAT FOGGY GLOOM.

Out Of the deep foggy gloom came
another car coming up grade and we
were within ten feet Of each ot'far
mead on before n stop could be made
Then each disappeared to tho other in
the foggy gloom. 1t was some time lat,
er, after Robinson had piloted skillful
~ around some of the most difficult
curves that we arrived ut Alton Sta.
tion on tho G. and o. r. r., where
no fog rested. AS for the valley below
1T was hidden in the midst and it wal
with sigh Of relief that we reached
the valley, where We could travel as
before.
At Charlottesville we met Cant.
Conn. At Mr.. G. p. Inge's residence,
we made ourselves at home. Here We
filled up with kerosene and Robinson
carried him and his daughter to the
train. She was leaving for Hartslorn
College. She could have made the trip
with us but her ticket had been p,,r-
chased,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-01
CANCERS CAN BE CURED BY
USING l.. J. IIAYDlN'S
CANCER PIASTERS.

CANCER is one OF the most horri.
bic ma'adies known, and has been
pronounced as incurablc by all doc.
tors. Here is just one Of the many
testimonials showing what effect l..
u Hayden's Cancer Piaatcrs have
on all external Cancers, no matter
how long you may havo suffered
without relief:
Mr.. E. I. IIilet Mohrfc,d, sos s.
Clinton Street, Baltimore, Md. testi
iics he was cured Of Cancer on the
lip with ono OF l.. J. IIaydcn's Can
Ger Plastcrs after suffering four years
with tho horrible disease and had
been operated Oh without Il cure.