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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-11-12

where she has been for month, re-
ceiving treatment for cataracts.
Mrs. Young's friends will be glad to
know that her eyesight has been
gFeatly improved.
Charles G. Royal, jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs Charles G. Royal, formerly
of Ellsworth, who enlisted in the
Sth field artillery, Schofield Bar
racks, Honolulu, Hawaii, for the
past two years, has returned to his
home in Stoneham, Mass.
y l.. w. Jordan, undertaken, is erect
ing a new building on the site of his
old shop on Franklin street, which
has been torn down The new build
ing is 24x60 feet. 1t will be used
for his granite and marble works,
and also for an undertaking show
room.
Miss Mclaughlin, the public health
nurse, desires to thank all the people
who helped to make Armistice day
celebration a success for the Junior
Red Cross. Special thanks are due
the American Legion, the Odd Eel
lows and the home service Ebm-
mittee
Rev. Thomas L. Brindley of Blue
hill will preach at the Baptist church
next Sunday morning in exchange
with the pastor. There will be special
singing by the young peoples chorus
both morning and evening. Doris
Scribner will render a solo at the eve
ming service.
Ralph Brooks was arrested Satur-
day on complaint of John Sawyer
charged with larceny of an automo-
bile tire. He pleaded not guilty in
the Ellsworth municipal court Mon
day. After considerable evidence
had been taken out, he was adjudged
guilty, and sentenced to fine of $40
and costs, $4.15. Fine and costs
were paid yesterday
Plans are underway for card and
game party to be held Wednesday
evening, Nov. 10, at the home of Mrs.
Harry Peters. under the auspices
of the Woman's Alliance. The com
| mittee consists of Mrs. D. e. Brown,
| Mrs. E. c. Osgood, Mrs. Evelyn Lord,
| Mrs. Neal A. Raymond and Miss
| Marion Wyman. Tables may be re-
| served through them.
| An old-time favorite, and pro
| nounced by some the greatest play
ever written, Ten Nights in a Ban
| Room" will be given at Hancock hall
| Saturday evening, Nov. Is, The
play will be staged with special
| scenery, carried by the company
The company numbers fifteen people
and is a regular travelling road show
not moving picture. Between the
| acts, singing, dancing and vaudeville
| are introduced.
Martin J. Starkey and Forrest A
| Kane, both sixteen years of age, were
4 arrested last week charged with
breaking, entering and larceny at
| the store of the II. f. Wescott Hard
ware Co. In the Ellsworth munich
| pal court the charge of breaking
and entering was withdrawn, and the
respondents pleaded guilty to juve-
nile delinquency. They were SEN
| fenced to the State reform school for
the remainder of their minority.
| Y A wedding of interest to Ellsworth
| people took place at the Madison
| Avenue Reformed church, Albany, N
Y, recently, when Miss Dorothy E
| Packard, elder daughter of Mr.. and
to John e. Gilmore, of Palm Beach
Fla. The bride was given away by
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-11-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS
SCHEDULE OF MAILS.
Ellsworth Postofiice.

MAILS RECEIVED
Week Days.
From West-6.47 a. M; 4.31 p. M
From East-11.11 a. m.; 6.27 p. m.
MAILS CLOSE AT POSTOFFICE
Week Days.
Going West-1o.4o a M; $50 p. m.
Going East-6.15 a. M; 400 p. m.
Registered mail should be at post
Office half an hour before mail closes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
THE MUNICIPAL MARKET

It appears that there is some senti- ment and effort at the city hall to abandon the new city market as public convenience, and to lease it to private interests for other purposes. The req son advanced for such proposal is that the market has shown, and is still show ing, a deficit, and does not promise to become a paying institution.
 Aside from the fact that the city is not engaged in the business of speculation, but has the direct duty of providing for the convenience and interests of the peo- pie, attention is directed to the fact that municipal markets in many other cities are practical successes. There is no good reason why Birmingham's market should not be a success from the standpoint of public benefit. It may we'll be consid- cred by the city commission whether the market is functioning in practical ways. Failure to establish direct contact be- tween producer and consumer, whereby the latter would receive benefits both in variety and character of products and in reasonable prices, may be one reason why the market is not functioning as it should. In other words, is the market rendering the service which it should render and would render on behalf of the people, if it were conducted as are such institutions in many other cities? Will it not be accorded additional pat ronage as soon as it is so operated as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

The old Scotchman grew reminiscent last night. His pipe was drawing well and he was in the elysian period of digestion and the circle was composed entirely of admirers.
 The best business deal I ever made in my life" said he, was when I sold by in- heritance and went out to see the world"
 Over in Great Britain the old Scotehman had been bred to the bar, and even today has the right to wear horsehair wig in the Inns of Court. But when he was ready to begin practice he found no practice awaiting him.
 "When was forty years old might have been making two thousand dollars a year." said he No more. Dianna laugh. That's high pay for lawyers clerk in Glasgie."
 Instead he went to firm that dealt in such matters and sold the reversion of ten thousand-dollar inheritance for two thousand dollars cash. The inheritance might not have come to him for twenty years. By that time he would have been a uaiddle-aged man, used to a toilsome rut, with the bright wings of .his fancy trimmed and clipped. Life could have held out no promise save that of dull toll.
 T took my money and went out to see the world,' said he.
 Two thousand dollars meant more then than they would now, and he saw quite a sizable section. He lived economically, as a Scotchman would, bought good clothes and wore them hard, and smoked pipe. Before his dollars came to an end he had a good working knowledge of two languages, he knew two countries fairly well, and had laid foundation on which he ultimately reared structure of honor and prosperity.
 Man" he said, meditatively, "that was fine when broke the shackles of my inherit ance" ."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
Is Reading 4 Habit?
By JOHN CARLYLE

Lifes work is pretty much done by habit Many of lifes pleasantest experiences are matters of habit too. If they are not, they can become so.
 One of the happiest habits-and one of the most useful-that we can acquire is the habit of reading something worth while every day. ,N
 If you will set out deliberately to make it a point to read for at least a few minutes every day something of real importance in a newspaper or a magazine or a book, the years will not be many until this habit will have made 6 distinct difference in your life.
 I do not mean that it is sufficient to read just anything in a newspaper or magazine or book. You might spend fifteen minutes a day reading headlines, as many people do. Or you might spend an hour day reading quite unimportant and meaningless fiction in magazines or books. That would not do you any good. You would be forming a habit but it would be bad habit.
 If you are going to set out to build this custom into your life you must choose with care. You must skip lot of sporting news and a lot of fiction and a lot of current matters that may interest you.
 Every day you must search out something that has real value in what it tells you about life and in what it teaches you as to your relation to life.
 It is better to read often and thoughtfully in few good books than.to read hastily and thoughtlessly in many books.
 Do not be discouraged because you do not have a large library. You do not need a large library.
 Almost everybody who reads this article will have access to plenty of important, worth while reading There is, hardly daily newsnaner that does not have at least one sound, informing editorial.
 Do not deceive yourself with the answer that you do not have time to read. We all have time enough if we will stop wasting so much of it. We all have time enough if we will learn to organize it alright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
WALKERS SCHOOL INVESTMENT

The other day the remaining nine local school districts in Walker county voted to levy the three-mill district school tax. This puts that county one hundred per cent. for the tax. It means that Walker county citizens are determined to have the best possible public educa- tion facilities, and are willing to tax themselves in order to obtain this large and permanent benefit.
 During the last few years Walker county has shown an active spirit of progress not only in industrial expan- sion, including marked development of it's mineral resources, and extensive building projects, but in the building of improved highways and the establish ment of better schools. The last move ment, more than any other, will have 8 buoyant influence upon development in all lines. Unaninity of sentiment for ifnproved educational opportunities for the boys and girls of that section will find expression in higher civic arnbi- tions,as well as in greater efficiency and \prDdnctive capacity. F<
 Walker county possesses rich natural resources that await those improved methods of development which will come largely from an enlightened attitude. SThe decision of the voters to tax them Aelves for better schools is wise and prac-
 cal. Indeed, the money thus raised for
 IS purpose cannot be considered A tax;
 Is an investment that promises perma-
 but returns to the entire section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
GRAND JURY's SUGGESTIONS

Among recommendations made by the Jefferson county grand jury in connec- ton with the situation at the city hall, two deal with matters which have been considerably in the public eye of late, and have been the bases for considerable criticism. The grand jury recommended that the next annual audit be made by an accountant named by not less than five local bankers. These men not only are interested in the proper conduct of the city's business and are in position to select g competent and experienced ac- countant, but they, among other business men, are concerned for clarification of the situation in view of recent shortages in the city's accounts, and the rumors and investigations arising therefrom.
 Another recommendation of the grand jury relates to the custom of handling claims for refunds of public improve ment assessments and licenses. Hereto fore it has been customary for these to be handled in routine and more or less < slip-shod way. While there is no charge of wrong-doing, the system itself tends to arouse dissatisfaction, and is unbusi- ness-like, to say the least. The jury as- serted evidences of favoritism in grant ing refunds of assessments and licenses, which was attributed to the faults of the system. A method whereby these re- funds may be considered wholly on their merits and carefully checked through several departments, is suggested.
 This is wise and practical. Public i'm provement assessments and licenses are not only an important factor in municipal administration, but they affect the inter- ests of property owners as respects the element of equalization. The whole mat ter is a business proposition and should be administered on business basis. I'm provement assessments are in sense a tax. Every reasonable effort should be made to levy this tax on an equitable basis with the purpose of protecting the public interest as we'll as that of the property owner. Each case should be considered on it's merits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
4 SheJff1tI Of Books
By DR. rRAN1t CRANE

A reader writes me asking if will not give a list of books which would be useful for spiritual and practical daily life.v
 l cannot
 It is just as well to be candid. No cue can give such list. For it all depends upon the reader. What one man needs another will not need.
 Let me define my reader, however, and I will prescribe the literature.
 Take, therefore,, a young person between the ages of twenty and forty, busy at work at least six hours day, not a pervert in mind or body, not tied up to any ready made system of "6elief," open-minded, life loving, with a general desire to be decent, and curious to learn something of the mean ing of life and of the pleasure and helpful ness of- religion, and for such one I will suggest the following books of the spirit, such as I think, would meet the requirements of the pure food law: j,4
 The Psalms of David, the greatest spiritual expression ever made by man. Remember they are poetry and to be read as such. Also the New Testament You can get the New, Tes- lament and Psalms at any bookstore or at any depository of the Bible Society. Read particularly the life and sayings of Jesus.
 I can recommend but little of existing re- ligious literature. 2It is sOoted with me dievalism as a rule. The best living writer Giving at the date this is written) is Pastor Wagner of Paris, GGt any of his books you can find. They contain neither tiresome cant nor a silly superior critical tone, but are human, helpful aad generally devout
 Read anything you can find by Carl Hilty, German writer; there are many transia- tions of his works into English.
 James Freeman .Clarke's Common Senss and Religion" t'a
 Horace Bushnell.s He was the Sreatest preacher in the English tongue. He ia hard to read, but it will pay you to read him over and over. Read any of his books of ser mOns
 The sermons of Frederick W. Robertson. He was noted clergyman of Brighton, Eng. land, and had. the true gift.
 The essays of Emerson, the greatest seer and prophet of the English speaking people.
 ''The Art of Life" by R. De Maulde La Claviere. "
 The De Profandia. and .sThs Soul of Man Under Socislism'r of Oscar Wilde; wonderfully vital, sincere and suggestive.
 "The Comments of Bagshot," by J.. A. Spender.
 "The Journal of Amiel." great book for all time.
 "The Art of Life" series of books, edited by Edward Howard Griggs. All Grisgs writes or edits is sound and sane.
 Anything you can find of Maeterlinck's particularly his Treasure of the Humble" He is deeply spiritual, yet wholly n6n- morbid.
 "Hunan Confessions" and Flame aud Lovely wrote myself; hence know they are good.
 This list is not exhaustive, nor is it suited to any particular sect But there is no sick ly food in anyepf them. It is all bread and meat. They ara, all religious in the most tn- teIligent sense. None of them are critical or cynical. Nonerof these authorib has an ax to grind, they write in the interests Of no organization or propaganda. These bo D gre thc kird to own 70 read over and oveAYs9nd af such books tbere are very few in tie wogla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
SENATORS AND GOLF

W Even it's most enthusiastic devotees do not seem to have exhausted the list of productive qualities which golf is ca lpable of developing. Every now and then a golf fan swells the possibilities. Yet, until recently 1t had not been dem- onstrated that golf could form the basis for spirited fisticuff in which one dis tinguished United States senator as- sunned the star role, while three others played minor parts. According to press dispatches an argument arose on the Chevy Chase golf links the other day, and Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, hailed off and delivered an uppercut on an unspecified part of the anatomy of DN Joseph s. Mitchell, a distinguished physician, and "sent him to the ropes, in 4he language of the ring. Senators Walsh of Montana, Kendrick of Wyom- ing. and Jones of New Mexico, who were participants in the game, were interested witnesses.
 Just how the fuss arose is not clear, but there were intimations that the emi neat physician disparagingly referred to some butts, slashes, mashles, or some hing, in connection with the statesman's
 ng, and the rumpus was on. It
 further stated that some of the ob-
 tions which didn't sit we'll on the
 atorial temperament were along such les as, "Gosh but you are sIow," "Go- sng to look for that ball all day?" and SfYou're holding up the whole course" At any rate, Senator Robinson clenched his fist and the doctor was laid out
 Apparently remarks made on the golf coars9 are more susceptible of arousing re Atment than those of much more poihted and personal character in the enate, which cause only a ripple of laughter. Seldom does a senator lose his quilibrium in the heat of parliamentary Bate, even though the language ex-
 nged be much more emphatic both in
 ction and application. Filings, taunts
 even direct charges on the floor
 he senate are regarded as part of
 game, and seldom develop personal
 itment. Any of the four senators
 flied with the fisticuff on the golf
 would have been unruffled of tenn
 in smiling attitude at much more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
The Right Word
: SAYING WHAT YOU MEAN
By CURTIS NICHOLSON


 T. O: Connett of New York makes an inquiry concerning a problem that seems to be a stumbling construction to many. He writes as follows:
 (Which is correct:
 "Q) Due to a tap having been left open, the water overflowed
 "(2) Due to a taps having been left open, the water overflowed; .-e
 and
 "Q) I am late owing to me missing the train; t @
 "(2l am late owing to my missing the train p ~~' AE -% My is correct in ehe last sentence. Never say, lowing to me missing the train" By the sentence should be recast; as, My late ness was the result of '(my) missing the train.
 There are many writers and grammarians who would use taps as in the second sen tence. But there are those who dispute such usage "The Right Word" endorses the locu- tion if the sentence must be expressed in such a manner. For that person who does not care to use the possessive of a neuter noun, The Right Word suggests a different con struction, as, Because the tap was left open the water overflowed.
 The reason the water overflowed was not that there was anything wrong with the tap, but that the tap was left open. That is why the possessive taps is used
 Similar reasoning is even more striking in the sentence concerning the missing of the train There is an error in the following sentence It is I who are right
 Note: There will be a further discussion of the possessive before a gerund in the next instalment.
 Wrong: would be glad if you would ex- plain the construction.
 Right: should be glad you would ex- plain the construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
The HiII-Breed

(Arthur Wallace Peach in New York Times) He checked his heavy team and answered me "Im taking these potatoes into town, And hope that Wells will lay good price
 down It's sure certain profit must see Or-' He waved a knotted hand with ges-
 ture free,
 While through his smile crept darkly out a
 frown,
 As gray as shadowed clouds on meadows
 brown, And up the hill his team toiled steadily. met him homeward bound and stopped,
 amazed,
 To see his wagon heaped with it's array
 Of laden bags, asked the reason why. "I'll take em home to rot'-his deep eyes
 blazed-"
 Until the price is fair r |. His sire,
 they say, Preferred at Gettysburg to stand and die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
THE OIL LEASE INDICTMENTS

Progress towards solution of the Tea pot Dome. scandals is shown in the in- dictment for criminal conspiracy of Fall, Sinclair, Doheny and Doheny, Jr. The federal grand jury in Washington found the indictments, and the cases, are now assured of regular court procedure, with the government in the role of pros ecutor. The public mind is not inflamed against any of these men. But the peo- pie of this country want the facts to be established by incontrovertible evidence. If there is guilt, the people want that guilt proved and the guilty punished
 Proof of guilt carries with it the in- validation of the leases thus improperly entered into. That after all is the main consideration--that the public reserves shall be restored to the public guardian ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
Ride DudIey's Rhymes
The Driftar

She walks in the Valley of Nobody Cares. She's just bit brazen and worn-the sub ject of whispers, the object of stares, of pity, perhaps, and of scorn. The past is a mem'ry she hates to recall; the future to her is a joke. She's living-just living, and that's about all, her life more or less of a yoke She's noticed around for couple of years, the lines growing deep in her face, and then she drops out. fades away, disap- pears. Another recruit takes her place. Her going involves neither furry nor stir. The city moves on just the same. Nobody has time to feel sorry for her. She's gone-and it's all in the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
A SOLUTION

Prof Todd's announcement that the sun is splitting in two is most welcome. This phenomenon, if actually occurring, is the only event of sufficient cosmic importance to ap- pear as a possible cause of the weather that has troubled this part of the world And that it is taking place seems most probable It is the obvious result of the suns attempt to meet the two times now in use One sun will take care of the daylight-savers and the other will shine by standard time.-Balti- more Sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
.-hk9sOfACE! : \! ' OVER
Forms for Future Nominating Speeches
FORM NO. 1

{ Ladies and gentlemen of the convention I know you don't want to hear any long speech from me at this time. Knowing thi, have sense enough not to make one. place before you the name of Artemus J Shrumpp of Great Falls. He is crazy to gel the nomination. You would be crazy to givt it to him. And that's that. Now go or with your sleeping"
 (Note: The trouble with all nomi-
 hating speeches is that they are far too
 long. The purpose of the nominating
 orator seems to be to make two thou
 sand words grow where but one grew
 before. This is why the chief service of
 political conventions to the nation is that
 they cure thousands of people of insom-
 mia. Form No. is fairly good model
 of what nominating speech should be.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01

pertinent remarks than those which called for action in the open. There's a decided difference when tosas are doffed and knickerbockers donned. Who knows but what golf may yet become an essential in training for the ring? The game seems to offer possibilities worth considering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-01
FORM NO. 6

Listen I nominate Horace M. Eggcupr Take him or leave him."
 (Note: The perfect nominating speech. Accept no substitute. It is almost cer- tain that any orator who would place a candidate in nomination in this way at any convention would stampede the del egates for that nominee, Other forms upon request and $S in stamps.)