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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18

Last Saturday afternoon was full
OF surprises for the Ellsworth fire de-
partment. In the short space of two
or three hours, four alarms were
blown, and while nothing very seri-
Gus resulted, it kept the firemen
busy. The fires at Everett Carter's
on South street and John Moulton's
on State street were eXtinguished
with little trouble, while the others,
at j. M. Kenyon's on Oak street and
Walter Thomas on Main street got
some headway, burning holes in the
roof at each place.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18
COMING EVENTS.

Thursday evening, April 10. at 7.3O-
Entertainment and musical program in
Congregational church vestry by Pine
Gene troop, Girl Scouts; admission 10
cents,
Saturday, April 81, at Cooked food
sale by Woman's Alliance of Unitarian
church. at Mrs. f. NJ. Kings store.
Tuesday. May 1, at Hancock hall
Way Back ball for benefit of Red
Cross.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18
MoNDAY-TUEsDAY, APRIL 1924.

THE OLD HOMESTEAD" for more than
fifty years the greatest heart-drama ever
written. With all its thrills, its tears, its
smiles. THEODORE ROBERTS in his
greatest role, Uncle JOSH" No advance
in prices
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1S.

HEBERT RAWLINSON in a breezy story
of live wire who cracked old man op-
portunity for home run, "CONFI-
DENCE." 9th Chapter of BUFFALO
BILL" and Review.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS
WEATHER IN ELLsWORVH
For Week Ending at Midnight Tuesday
April II, 1923

From observations taken ut the power
station of the B.r Harbor n Union River
Power Co., in Ellsworth. Preci pitatiop is
given in inches for the twenty four hours
ending at midnight
Weather ?recip-
Temperature conditions itation
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-18
THURSDAY, APRIL 10.

VIOLA DANA in the story of girl who
gave up rolled stockings to acquire a roll
in business, GLASS HOUSES" ro-
nance with no speed limit. Educational
Comedy and Movie Chat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
THE INDUSTRIAL INDEX

The Industrial Index, issued at Columbus, Georgia, has cause for con- graduating itself on attaining its sev- enteenth anniversary. Founded so many years ago as the Georgia Alabama Industrial Index," this expo nent of the industrial South soon found it's scope broadening, and as- stunned the present name. Steadily, year by year, it has grown in patron age and as an organ truly reflecting the industrial energy, enterprise and spirit of the Southern people. It has especially well presented the develop ment of Alabama and Georgia, its news columns having kept alive to every stroke of enterprise in those states and continuously pointing them out. Birmingham progress has been re- ported week by week in an intelligent and convincing manner. This reliable and capable success in industrial pub lication in the Southern field has been built up from the rock bottom by w. c. and W. M. Woodall, and they de- serve the success that has attended their sincere efforts in behalf of Southern enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
JOHN-A KOREANS
Dreams of Being Driven Out

Strange as 1t may seem, a wo- man who dreams of being driven out of any place, be 1t her own home or some other persons, will be made highly welcome in the near future. This Is one of the few dreams that go by contraries Either the woman in question will receive an invitation which will prove the prelude to many pleas ant days, or else<she, will, through the force of circumstances, be compelled to enter the home of friends or relatives for pro- tracted stay.
 She will do so with the distinct feeling that she will be in the way and that she will make a burden of herself. What will happen, however, is that she will soon become one of the most fa- vored members of the household and there will be many tears when the time comes for her to make her departure.
 It happens not infrequently that dreams of this sort are ac- companied by any number of ex- citing and unpleasant events. Pray, pay no attention to them whatever, fastening your mind on the central episode, that of being driven out. It does not matter hoy frightened you may be upon awakening. In fact, some inter- preters believe that the more un- pleasant the dream itself, the more charming will be the expe- riences that follow it in real life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07

up a hornets nest within the organ ization nearly every time he made a move. Hiram Johnson may be bit less strenuous in his hostility, but the party has gotten little satisfaction out of his attitude and tactics. Senators Howell of Nebraska, Frazier of North Dakota and others, who have intro duced embarrassing situations at in opportune times, are anything but as sets to the party
 With such irreconcilable clements and ingredients within the organiza- tion stirring up trouble from time to time, there need be no surprise that Republican leaders realize the weak ened condition of the party on the eve of an election. How much may be expected from the presidents speeches to compensate for this sit uation is already a matter of analysis by leaders who are worrying over the outlook. They seem to appreciate that if something isn't done to clear up things between now and the cleo ton, the Democrats, who are fortified by party unity and harmony, will be encouraged to expect comparatively easy victory at the polls next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS Rv Frederick Houk Law
Jonathan P. Deliver

Jonathan P. Deliver was United States senator for two terms, and a Yery-much- alive senator at that. He was such powerful speaker that his appearance for or against a measure meant great deal to the country. He was one of the most prominent leaders in framing the celebrated Dingley tariff bill In 1897. In those days the news papers were full of accounts of what Senator Deliver did and said. That man, who had be- come so prominent in the greatest affairs of the nation, and in plan ming for relations with other na- tions, was born in the West Vir- ginia mountains, in Preston county. There, practically with out any of the ordinary opportu- mites, he laid the foundation for his rise to power.
 The little school to which he went was not taught by a great teacher, nor did it have expensive equipment, nor refined pupils. In spite of all this, young Deliver, who was merely an openatr mountain boy, gained from that school the desire to study, an am bition to become something, and a power to speak in public that few of the United States senators, edu- cated in the most expensive schools in the country, could equal.
 A school is not good because 1t 1,r, !, behind it; 1t Is great only when it teaches-and many little dis trict school" has proved its worth in inspiration.
 The stimulus of the little school in the mountains sent Jonathan Deliver on to the state univer- sity, from which he graduated at seventeen. Now, at once, he be- came a teacher, although he was only a boy himself. Some of his pupils were older than he, but none had a keener mind or a more active personality. The young teachers unusual power as a pub lie speaker led many to suggest to him that he become lawyer, and so he took up the study of law, entered into it with zest, and at the same time used his great natural gift for service In politi- cal life. On the stump he spoke most convincingly, holding his hearers with quick humor and convincing oratory. The people liked him. and thought him good enough himself for public office. At thirty-one he was sent to con- gress. and at forty-three to the United States senate.
 An untimely death took him from his energetic work at the age of fifty-two. He was re- markedly powerful, self-made man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
'Ih9zSsIz7ORCE Ih9z @> B .:P1I A.:P1IEP.
Secret Sorrow

It was the crowded hour as the street car sped on.
 Some hung on straps and some leaned on their neighbors in that un- conventional way that veteran street. car travellers have.
 He was tall and wide-shouldered and clutched his strap with a powerful hand. He scowled at the tooth paste ad above him, but his mind was far away.
 She stood close beside him, a wisp of a girl with great, appealing eyes that burned as if with pain. She seemed bursting with desire to speak, but his coldness repelled her. He continued to scowl at the tooth paste ad.
 Two red spots glowed on her cheeks and her lips became thin hard line as she pressed back the longing within her. And still he held his chin in the air and looked with unseeing eyes at the tooth paste ad.
 Presently the strain became too great to bear. Her womanly reserve broke down and all the pent-up an- guish of her soul burst through her lips in four short, harsh words:
 Get off my foot!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
WHY THE G. O. P. WORRIES

That leading Republicans realized the need for concilatory influences within the party to offset at least in part the widespread outside dissatis- faction with the party record was quite evident before the president started out to compose the situation as far as possible through series of speeches in which the pacifying ele- ment has been conspicuous. For some time it has been apparent that large percentage of the voting strength of the West and Central West has found little or nothing in the Republican party's record over which to enthuse. Far-sighted students of political con ditions have not been slow to recog- nize this serious obstacle to the party's prospects of remaining in power
 It is not strange that the party record offers little with which to tempt the average voter. Weak and wobbly as the record may be, those who ana lyze political situations in prediction periods cannot figure how it could have been otherwise under the cir cumstances, which include opposing policies, purposes and plans inside the party. Senator LaFollette, for in stance, is classified as a Republican, and is included in the Republican ma jority in the senate. For long time, however, he has been and is a thorn in the side of the organization. He did what he could to defeat Senator Kellogg for reelection in Minnesota. Now he is supporting a Farmer-Labor candidate, who is leading opponent of the regular Republican nominee in that state. Senator Brookhart of Iowa is of no aid or value to the Re- publican party. Senator Borah stirred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
PUBLIC OPINION DID IT

Never has enlightened public opin- ion received more pronounced and, it might be said intelligent, recogni- tion than has been accorded the de- mand for abolition of the twelve hour working day in the steel industry. The attitude of the directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute, as expressed in an open letter to Presi- dent Harding, reflects both the weight of an intelligent public opinion and the sound mental attitude of business brains toward that public opinion. In part the letter to President Harding reads: Undoubtedly there is strong sentiment throughout the country in favor of elimination of the twelve hour day and this we do not underestimate. On account of this sentiment, and es- pecially because it is in accordance with your expressed views, we are determined to exert every effort at our command to secure in the iron and steel ind 1stry of this country total abolition of the twelve-hour day at the earliest time practicable"
 The Steel Corporation is the largest industrial operator in the world. Its open and frank admission of the power of public opinion in no way detracts from it's reputation for exercise of ut most sagacity in the delineation and exercise of it's policies. Public opin- ion has long been recognized as a factor in political affairs. It is now realized that it has also become a formidable one in the operation of private enterprise where large DOT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
GENERAL HINES AT TUsKECEE

No more fairminded or acceptable agent could have been desired for investigating the vexed situation with respect to the directing personnel of the colored ex-service mems hospital at Tuskegee than Director Frank T. Hines, new head of the Veterans Blu reau. Director Hines was the young est brigadier general of this nation during the war and, as chief of staff authorization service, is chiefly to be credited with the development of the unexcelled organization by means of which we transported 2,S00,000 sol diers to France in eighteen months and brought them back in eight. This was the greatest feat of it's kind ever achieved in the history of the world. No other even approximated it, es- pecially in view of the fact that it was accomplished in the midst of nu- merous and unseen perils without a mishap. Only executive ability of the finest quality, courage beyond the average, and an inventive vision whose quality is attested by it's success could have conspired to such a remarkable and happy result. General Hines is a possessor of the tact so essential to his recent mission at Tuskegee. He is a citizen of uprightness, integrity and sincerity such as any community would be proud and honored to num- Der among it's citizens. As head of the Veterans Bureau he is doing his duty with courage, distinction and proper regard for those who are the immediate objects of his concern.
 In his report to the president, Gen eral Hines reserves his judgment, leaving that to his superior, the presi- dent, to give out. But it is quite evil dent that he has discovered the situa- ton one requiring more knowledge and thought than the original purpose indicates had been given it. It is significant that General Hines has not recommended that negroes be placed in charge of the hospitals, as has been the apparent intention of the president. The fact that he has said that he is sure that a plan for con trolling the hospital can be worked out in such manner as to satisfy all the citizens indicates that the original plan does not meet his approval. That he has agreed to discuss the question thoroughly with a committee of three leading citizens of Tuskegee is proof of his earnest desire to reach the proper settlement of the question. Pending the time of the presidents $ return from his trip, the people of this section are content to let the matter rest in it's present capable hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
Six Cylinder Love

The world loved lover in days of yore,
 But not any moreno, not any more. The lover of old was harmless swain And warbled harmless croon; He strayed with a maid in a quiet lane In the light of the silvery mon. He sought the shade of dim retreat Away from the passing throng, Away from the surge of the busy street,
 And yodeled the old sweet song. But now he sits in his gas machine And looks in maiden's eyes And wobbles all over the crowded scene,
 Nor cares for the angry cries. He skids all over the avenue As wild as the wind that blows; He only knows that her eyes are blue And her cheek is a red, red rose. The world loved lover in days of yore,
 But not any more-no, not any more.
 Jason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
WATERWAYS HELP RAILROADS

Indications are that the total freight carried by the New York state barge line canal will this year break all rec ords for the past ten seasons. Busi- ness has reached 75,000 tons week. During this time the railroads operat- ing parallel and across the canal are also doing record business. Down in the South the Mississippi section of the Mississippi-Wa barge line is doing a record business and the War rior section is swamped with business so far as it's operating craft and a series of handicaps on its operations permit. At the same time the rail roads paralleling the Mississippi and those running along and across the Warrior river are doing a greater business than in years and earning handsome profits.
 The canals have not injured but helped the railroads wherever they operate, either in this country or in Europe. They are the natural aux diaries of railway traffic. The vast majority of freight developing on the canals comes either from railroads or is delivered to them for final destina- ton, The more business a canal does the more business is done by railroads having connections wit h canals. Whenever business is stimulated in a section every interest in that section reaps the benefit. In time the rail roads will sense this and cease foolish opposition to fair treatment of the canals. Carriers exchanging traffic with the Warrior barge line would benefit from the increased traffic that would follow a fair division of receipts from joint hauls. In delaying fair treatment of the Warrior they are postponing tRs revenue which larger Warrior business would bring to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
A POOR POLICY

Although a referendum on the re- tention or abolition of jitney competl- tion hangs over the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power Company, 1t continues operation of fifty per cent. schedule on the Terminal trolley line in the heart of the city, where curtail- ment of service is especially notice able and appears particularly fragrant. Several weeks ago the street railway removed the two one-man cars from this line and substituted one two-man car. This has resulted in cutting down the schedule just one-half. It has brought the service to the city's two railway stations to the level of a small town Busses carry patrons to the stations and will continue to do so un- der this inadequate trolley service.
 The company has saved the hire of two men and the use of one car. The service to the Terminal station is one half. The public did not contemplate a reduced service to follow the ar
 
 ;ion of two-man cars where there had been one-man cars. Neither is it to be presumed that the city commission in new arrangement with the trolley interest had reduced service in mind. It shares the responsibility. It is par Sicularly unfortunate for the trolley company that it should be curtailing service at crisis in it's affairs. The agreement with the city, in which elimination of jitney competition has figured, was based in the public mind on a better trolley service. The peo- pie will have adequate transportation service. It is better if that service be voluntarily supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Jonathan Swift

Abigail Brick Swift certainly had her troubles-and some wo- men seem to have moro than their share of them. She came of a good old English family, took her heart and fortune in her hands and married Jonathan Swift, much against the entreaties of her peo- pie, because her marriage meant that she would leave England and go to Ireland. where Jonathan would share in the prosperity of his brother, Goodwin, attorney gen eral In Tipperary.
 It was a long way to Tipperary In those days, much longer than now, and going to Ireland meant leaving ones home and family and acquaintances, without much pos sibility of communication with them, for there were no tele- graphs, nor were there frequent boats, nor regular malls. Abigail Brick loved tho young steward and married him and went to Ire land. Less than two years after that happy love-match Abigail Brick was a widow.
 Seven months after that happy love-match had ended she bore a son, whom she named, in loving memory, after the dead husband. Those months of lonely grief, of bitter anguish, of wild lament, may have influenced the child for all the world knows how Jonathan Swift grew up to become the famous Dean Swift, to write the marvellous story of "Gulliver' s Travels" and much other fine lit- erature. and then to die in mad ness. His strange, brilliant na- ture appeared even In his earliest infancy, and made everyone love him. He was only year old when his mother missed him. Where is tho baby?" she cried. But there was no baby! The nurse, attracted by the child's bright ways, had kidnapped him, and had carried him off to Eng land! The mother was frantic. After a long time she found where he was, but he was so sick ly, so thin, so much in need of quiet, that she left him for three years in England, where the nurse took good care of him and taught him to read tho Bible. Then the mother suffered still more, for she had only about $100 year, and finally had to give up the child altogether to his rich uncle, the attorney general. So 1t was that she longed for him. and he for her, and mother-love could never do It's work for Jon athan Swift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07

ton of the people is affected and their interests are at stake. That the Steel Corporation and other large steel in terests represented on the directorate of the American Iron and Steel Insti- tute have admitted the influence of public opinion in the matter of the twelve-hour day is notice to other op- eratives of big business that the same force is bearing on them and that they also must fall in line. Public opinion is reaching proportions no longer safely to be ignored or despised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
MAKING PRISON PAY

NOnlo state JOurnaD
 Out of the state prison at Lin- coin, Nebraska, a man came the other day, equipped with a pro- fesston of which he had no knowI- edge when he was committed ten years ago. He had been a sales man of phonographs; but, as he needed money to conduct his fight for liberty. he decided to learn something which he could practice within the walls of the peniten- tiary. He took three correspond ence courses in advertising, and worked so diligently that he be- gan to realize profits. He is bet ter equipped for making a living now than he was when he went into prison.
 President Angell of Yale Uni versity lately. received a letter from prisoner, asking his help in securing some law books, so that he could prepare himself for examination while serving his term.
 These cases, fortunately, are not isolated examples. There are many men who, thanks to the more humane prison methods which are prevailing, are encour- aged to study and think and come out far better men. They are making the beste of misfortune and turning it to account. There are many others in prison only of their own making, prisons of habit or self-indulgence, or lazi- ness, who have had the same op- portunity to start anew, but have not had the same shock to awaken them to the need. For of all the prisons those made of stone are not necessarily the worst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
A MAIDS MAXIMS

Call no marriage happy until the pair shall have agreed CD as to how many and how far win dows are to be kept open at night CD if the vacation is to be spent at Atlantic City or in the Adiron- dacks; (3) whether it's cheaper to buy a home or pay rent; (D whether sport shirt really is becoming to him!
 Between man and fashion there is one eternal and unbridgable difference. Fashion says it is bet ter for woman to have no figure at all than too much; man says exactly the reverse.
 Besides giving orders, the only persons who can really obey them are the intelligent. The stupid cannot comprehend a command the semistupid cannot resist re- vising 1t.
 Sometimes a cat says, "Miau! Miau!"-sometimes she says, II wouldn't trust you out of my sight'-sometimes she says, "Dar- ling, l couldn't be selfish enough to leave you alone all summer in the hot cityi"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
The Truthful Auctioneer

(MilWauKee Sentlnel)
 The auctioneer was endeavoring to dispose of stock of cigars of which the labels were undoubtedly the best part.
 White was among the listeners. and having sampled this particular line. was not quite In agreement with the auctioneer's recital of their virtues.
 Yes" said the auctioneer, wax ing eloquent. these cigars are absolutely without equal in this country today. You may go and pay three times the price. but you will never obtain better quail ity. In short, geneltmen, you can't get better; whatever you do you can't get better"
 While was unable to restrain himself any longer.
 NO. you cant get better" he broke in. T smoked one last week and I haven't recovered yet"