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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
RluehilI Falls,

MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, our Divine Master has
again visited Sedgwiek grange, No. PA,
and called to higher grange our be-
loved brother Allan Henderson, there
fore be it
Resolved, That we bow in subms-
sion TO the will of our Heavenly
Father. and with hearts saddened by
our loss, cherish his memory knowing
that God giveth His beloved rest"
and be it further
Resolved, That we deeply sympa
thize with the family in their bereave-
ment
Resolved, That our charter be
draped for period of thirty days, and
that a copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the bereaved family, one spread on
our records. and copy be published in
The Ellsworth American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Shocked Elephont

The wheels of four factories in Rou-
baix, France, were stopped from turn
ing by the picketing of circus ele-
plant to an iron stake which had been
driven into the ground so deeply that
it touched the transmission cable And
but the shock was not fatal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Cod['s Successor

There Is, as yet, no proved substl-
tute to replace coal when the worlds
supplies give out. The worlds cellars
can be filled for another couple of cen
turtles, and by that time science will
probably have advanced so far that
coal will be regarded as positively old
fashioned. The last tons will be gath
cred for museums!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Smallest Bird

There are two species Of humming
bird which are practically the same
size-they are found in parts of Costa
RIGA and the West Indies. "Helena's
humming bird" however, is considered
the smaller Of the two, being the small
est bird in the world. 1t Is found in
Costa Rica.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Under q Tree

In summer, looking upward into the
vast expanse of green boughs, Is an
intricate architecture, an inimitable
roof, whose lattice windows are set
with transparent lapis lazuli, for the
deep blue of the sky seems to come
down and rest upon it.-Richard JEFF
ferries
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
"Presbyterion True Blue"

The expression "Presbyterian true
blue" is an allusion to the blue aprons
some early Presbyterian preachers car
ried about with Them and used to
throw over their preaching tubs before
they began to address their audiences.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Church to Be Home

In Begravia street, in London, there
is a church building that for many
years has been in disuse. Recently it
was bought by woman resident OF the
community and she is converting it in
to a residence She obtained posses
sion at a public auction.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Battle of the Brothers

The battle Of the brothers--Lothaire,
Louis and Charles, sons Of Louis lie
Debonnaire, at Fontenay, June 25, BAL,
led to the establishment Of the three
kingdoms Of Germany, France and
Italy. Lothaire became emperor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Human Brain Cells

It has been estimated that the cortex
alone contains 9,2OO,000,0O0 cell bodies
and that the entire nervous system
must contain at least $4,000, 100000
cells 1t is generally agreed that In
the human being the number is not in
creased after the third month Of fetal
life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Giant Catfish

There Is no authoritative record OF
the largest catfish ever caught but
the largest of the American species Is
the great fork-tailed Mississippi cat
which attains a weight of $50 pounds
or more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
German Police Dogs

German police dogs, while they do
not seem demonstratively affectionate,
are stanch and loyal, and conduct
themselves with quiet dignity which is
equaled by few other breeds. Many
dogs in old age become snappy and
cross, but police dogs do not have this
tendency any more than dogs of other
breeds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
MUTUAL BENEFIT COLUMN.
Edited by "Aunt Madge."
NOTTO:-HELPFUL AND HOPEFUL

The purposes of this column are
succinctly stated in the title and motto
1T is for the mutual benefit, and aims
to be helpful and hopeful. Being Tor
the common good it is for the common
use-a public servant, a purveyor OF
Information and suggestions, medium
for the interchange of ideas. In this
capacity it solicits communications.
and it's success depends largely on the
support given 1t in this respect. Com
munications must be signed, but the
name of writer will not be printed ex-
cept by permission. Communications
will be subject to approval or rejection
bv the editor Of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason.
Address all communications to The
American, Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Won,ou's Claim, to Fame

Jenny Geddes started a riot in st.
Giles church, Edinburgh, Scotland,
July %, 1897, when she protested
against the use of English in the
liturgy, by hurting a folding stool at
the officiating bishop.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Bond of Gratitude

Look over the whole creation and
Won will see that the band or cement
that holds together all the parts of
this great and glorious fabric Is graft
tude-EXchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Ambros;a in Mythology

According to classical mythology
ambrosia was the food Of the gods of
Olympus. 1t was brought by doves to
Jupiter, and was sometimes bestowed
by him upon such mortals as were his
favorites.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
"Beecker's Bibles"

Sharpe rifles were called "Beecher's
Bibles" because, during the struggle
over slavery, In Kansas, Henry Ward
Beecher declared that they would be
a more potent moral influence than the
Bible with Kansas Shareholders.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
This Helps Eye Strain

Simple camphor, hydrastis, witch
hazel, etc, as mixed in Lavoptik eye
wash, strengthens eyes and helps any
case weak, strained or sore eyes.
Lavoptik acts very quick. aluminium
eve cup free. Alexander's Pharmacy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Cupid in Court

"Loye! Love, Why do you keep on
talking about love? don't like to hear
a lawyer talking about love; it sug-
gests the devil trying on a halo'-
From "This Frail Woman" by Andrew
Soutar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
AN OPERATION
RECOMMENDED
Avoided by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
Los Angeles, Cal: II cannot give too
much praise to Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Veg

etaDle compound ZOE
what it has done for
me. My mother gave
it to me when l was
a girl IA years old,
and since then l have
taken it when l feel
run down or tired.
/ took it for three
months before my
two babies were
born for l suffered
with my back and
had spells as if nv
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22

Mrs. Oscar Wood of Providence, r.
T.. is visiting her parents, A. H..
Briggs and wife.
Abram and Will Duffy, who have
heen in Boston for medical treat
ment. returned home Sunday.
Mrs. W. c. Conary of Bucksport,
who is spending the summer at Mrs.
Frank Gould's summer home, has
been very i'll, but is better.
July 20. "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
AIrUoys q Remedy

There is some help for all the de-
fects of fortune for if man cannot
attain to the length of his wishes he
may have his remedy by cutting them
shorter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Fair Warning

"Mummie, I may as well warn you
that I'm going to start prayin' for a
bicycle. so you'd better begin savin'
up."-London Humorist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
At the Rathole

Nothing so quickly Increases the
needs of government departments as
a treasury surplus.-Buffalo Evening
News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Squash Needs Much Room

One squash plant needs 10 miles
of roots to extract Its daily food from
the soil around It.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Olive Oil Importation

More than half of the edible olive oil
that is imported into the United
States comes from Italy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Worth Remembering

It Is never too early to begin teach
ing your children self-control and re-
spect for the rights Of others-Youth's
Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22
Few Really Satisfied

Question ten men and nine Of them
will tell you that they don't get half
of what they are entitled to in the
world.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22

Easy Soft Gingerbread--One cup
molasses, one teaspoon ginger, one
half teaspoon cassia; stir in sufficient
flour to make stiff mass. Add one
cup boiling water in which one tea
spoon soda and one-half teaspoon salt
are dissolved. Beat well and add
two tablespoons melted shortening
Mrs. A. L. s., Dorcas Cook Book.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22

There is one divorce to every eight
marriages in the United States.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-07-22

notice by the papers that our NJ.
B. members are getting back to
Maine, and not only to Maine, but to
Hancock county. We extend greet
ings to our 'Helen" and also aunt
Sue and her John" and Anon.
There may be others to whom we
should say welcome.
Evening star., 1925-11-04
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
October Figures Indicate
Rapid Improvement in World
Trade Conditions.

Steadily improving world condi-
lions are seen by the Treasury in the
fact that customs receipts for the
month of October were the highest
in history.
October receipts. final figures show
were S52 2.S35. .250. more than Sl.700, 600
over the September total and almost
four millions over October of last
year.
On the basis of the growing in
come under the tariff law, therefore,
the Treasury estimated a record rev.
enue from that source for the cur
rent fiscal year, placing the amount
at S565, 900 600. or approximately So
600, 900 higher than any previous
total. The total compared with
previous estimate CT S5l5.000 ,o00.
In the absence of detailed figures
from the various customs collectors
officials here We're able to say only
that there had been tremendous ac-
tivity in all lines Of imports. They
We're inclined. however, to attribute
an important part in the months
total record to increased imports Of
wool. Advices that have come from
time to time during the month also
indicated additions of new items to
the usual stable importations, and
that they We're arriving in SlZable
quantities, although no specific fig
ureS were available.
The October receipts not only We're
the highest for that month in any
year. but they also ranked we'll near
the top of receipts for any month
under the law. Customs service rec
ords showed higher returns only for
September, 1922, the month the tariff
law was enacted and for March and
April, 1928. when enormous importa-
tions of sugar and wool We're regis
tered.
Treasury calculations, made on the
basis of September and October rev
enCs from customs, placed receipts
for the first half of the fiscal year, or
to December 81. close to S290. .000 600
The corresponding total in the fiscal
year 1928 was S249, 100000.
Evening star., 1925-11-04

interested him most in a church serv-
Ice. 1t was very often what we call
the long prayer He said he remem-
beIed the prayers all through the
week and derived a great deal of COM
fort from them.
He further stated it was a great
delight to him to know and be with
people gathered in church to pray,
that it made him feel in closer touch
with those in the community, State
and Nation. Prayer keeps you in
touch with the heart throbs of people
all over the world he said. He had
Sundays and that was why he had
sent for me to come to see him"
DIR. Radcliffe was tremendously i'm
pressed by Mr.. Bryan's attitude
toward prayer and this revelation
gave him a new glimpse into little
known element in the great orator s
nature. What had impressed him
most about Mr.. Bryan up to that time
was the statesman's lovableness. In
spite Of the fact that he engaged III
such bitter political and moral bat
ties his pastor found him one Of the
most lovable of men. He never held
any personal animosity against any
one--an amazing contrast between his
public and his private life.
Mr.. Bryan derived a great deal of
entertainment and amusement from
the innumerable cartoons published of
himself. He showed me book after
book filled with them. They were
enormous books and had hundreds,
perhaps thousands, of cartoons. Some
of them were bitter, cutting, unjust
and vicious, yet the subject never
harbored any hard feelings toward
the artists who drew them. He would
shake with laughter as he pointed his
finger to this and that one and say,
Isn't that good?'
Secretary Bryan was probably the
most distinguished regular attendant
at the New York Avenue Church since
Lincoln" his pastor added Ten
Presidents have attended the church
at one time or another. Presidents
Harrison. Mckinley, Roosevelt, Taft
and Wilson were among them when
they were in office. Gen. Mcclellan
worshiped there. as have scores of
Evening star., 1925-11-04
DIR. RADCLIFFE GIVES PERSONAL
MEMORIES OF GREAT COMMONER
Was Long Pastor of
Bryan's Church in
Washington.
Believes His Attitude
Often Misunderstood
By People.

That the late William Jennings
Bryan would have made a splendid
President Of the United States, that he
was a thinker many years ahead of
his time. was greatly misunderstood in
his views on evolution and was the
most distinguished regular attendant
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church since the days of Lincoln are
some of the interesting assertions
made by Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe,
who was Mr.. Bryan's pastor while he
lived in the National Capital.
DIR. Radcliffe has just reached home
from Europe, where he was sojourn-
ing at the time Of Mr.. Bryan's death.
AS he came down TO breakfast one
morning in London he picked up a
newspaper. He was deeply shocked to
learn that the great Commoner had
passed away. thus suddenly ending a
long and intimate friendship between
them.
When seen at his home in George
town DIR. Radcliffe turned the spot
light of memory upon the man who
for 80 years welded such tremendous
influence i'll the Democratic party, re-
calling many personal incidents, some
of which have never before been made
public
II was astonished at the amount OF
space which the foreign newspapers
devoted to Mr.. Bryan's DEATH" said
DIR. Radcliffe. "All the papers not
only had full sketches covering in de-
tail his distinguished career, but they
also printed long editorials giving him
attention such as is accorded British
cabinet leaders. The fact that while
Secretary of State he negotiated peace
treaties with 80 foreign nations made
"A DrOfOupd irOnrasSjpD IN E,1rope op6
caused him to become a real world
figure. This was especially stressed
in most of the foreign newspa pers."
DR.. Radcliffe considers that Mr.
Bryan was not only the most brillian nj
political speaker in this country for
nearly 40 years. but he places him as
an orator in the class with Webster
Clay, Calhoun and Patrick Henry. In
fact he rates him as one of the
world great orators.
Yes. l think Mr.. Bryan would have
Evening star., 1925-11-04

judges, Senators and Representatives
But 1 am referring to MIR. Bryan as
constant attendant
DIR. Radcliffe smiled when asked If
Mr.. Bryan's views on evolution were
too radical. II should not want to say
anything that would stir up further
controversy on that point" he replied.
But / do think that Mr.. Bryan's
views on evolution were greatly mis-
understood. He was perfectly willing
that evolution should be taught in
the schools as a working hypothesis.
but not as established fact. His great
point in his fight in Tennessee was
that parents have the right to say
what shall be taught to their own
children; that the public schools should
not teach anything as fact or a
scientific law that is directly contrary
to their own religious beliefs.
THE controversy over evolution is
largely due to the fact that there are
100 different definitions of the word.
To many evolution means merely de-
velopment. Mr.. Bryan never opposed
teaching evolution as a development.
Furthermore he never considered that
there was a serious conflict between
science and religion. He was right.
The Bible is a closed book. 1t is fin
ished. There Is nothing to be added.
But science is continually changing as
new light is obtained. The views of
one age are often entirely abandoned
by another"
Bryan himself aften referred to the
many occasions on which he was mis-
understood. One Spring he went to
New York to make an address. 1t was
about the time he usually ran for
President, he said, and he didn't want
his speech to be treated from a DOliti-
cal angle SO he took Thou Shalt Not
Steal for his subject. He said after
ward that each politician in his audi
ence took 1t as personal attack and
his friends humorously said he ought
to have made that speech in Philadel,
phia.
Mr.. Bryan will have a lasting place
in history" DR.. Radcliffe concluded.
"He will stand high in the hall of fame.
And he died just as he would have
misunderstanding for what he believed
was right"
Evening star., 1925-11-04

before the campaign was actually
started.
"Mr. Bryan was a man who had
extraordinary political temptations.
Yet during all his career there never
was a whisper of scandal connected
with his name. His most bitter
enemies never dared say one word
against his character. / am sure that
any man with the courage, fighting
ability and brains that Mr.. Bryan
President. No doubt he would have
made a better President than some
possessed would be successful as
we have had in the past"
While in Washington Mr.. Bryan
was very regular in his church attend
ance. When a Representative In Con-
gress he always sat in the balcony.
Later he had a seat on the south side
of the church, near the pew now re-
served for Vice President Dawes, but
some distance from the famous Lin
coin pew. DIR. Radcliffe says he al
ways showed deep interest In all part s
of the service. He was a constant
and devoted reader Of the Bible, but
not a great Bible student.
''Mr. Bryan preferred expository
sermons" DR.. Radcliffe added. He
declared the sermon should bring out
the great Bible truths and often said
he had no patience with a preacher
who wandered from one thing to an
other. He felt that the minister
should stick strictly to his text"
Found Bryan Ill.
DR.. Radcliffe then recalled an Incl
dent which he never told to any one
as long as Mr.. Bryan was alive. One
Sunday night as he was starting for
the evening service he received a tele.
phone call, an unknown voice telling
him that Mr.. Bryan wished to see
him. Not knowing that Mr.. Bryan
was in town, he asked If 1t were VIII
liam Jennings Bryan who wished to
see him and received an affirmative
answer. He was told that Mr.. Bryan
had been in the city for a month, but
had been sick all that time, and the
fact had been kept from the news
papers. The meeting was arranged
for IL o'clock the next day.
Il found Mr.. Bryan ill in bed, the
flush OF fever on his face, his resonant
voice toned down almost to whisper
and the weakness of his body so great
that he could shake hands but feebly
He told me he had been too Ill to go
to church for four Sundays. Mr.
Bryan said l might be surprised, but
it was not always the sermon that
Evening star., 1925-11-04
INQUEST is SCHEDULED
ON THOMPSON DEATH
Investigation of Fatal Accident in
Southwest Will Be Made
Friday.

A coroner's inquest will be held
Friday. at 1870 am. in the fatal in
jury of Frank Thompson, IL years old,
233 Linworth place southwest, last
night when he was struck by street
car near his home. Thompson died at
Emergency Hospital five hours after
he was injured.
After reviewing the circumstances
in the case. Coroner J. Ramsey hewitt
released Motorman Charles W. Lyles
and Conductor Herbert CragG, oper-
atorS of the Washington-Virgin
Railway car that struck Thompson.
on their promise to appear at the in
quest.
The street car men told Coroner
hewitt that Thompson must have lost
his balance in coming down an en-
bankment and ran into the street
car. Motorman Lyles did not know of
the accident until passengers called it
to his attention.
Evening star., 1925-11-04

made a fine President" DR.. Radcliffe
continued. Il am a Republican, and
we, of course, differed on many things.
But man of his Christian character.
experience, sincerity, knowledge Of
world affairs and of home conditions
could not have failed had he been
placed in the White House.
Men become less radical in their
views and actions under the great
weight of office. Mr.. Bryan would
have been no exception to the rule.
In fact he became more conservative
in many of his views during the lat
ter part of his life. He was a really
great statesman, man who thought
far ahead of his time. For example,
he advocated woman suffrage long be-
fore 1t was ever thought of seriously
and urged national prohibition years
Evening star., 1925-11-04
WYOMING MAYORS PICKED.
New Cheyenne and Casper Execu-
tives Both Non-Partisan.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., November 4
R.-Charles W. Riner was elected
mayor of Cheyenne in the municipal
election yesterday. defeating Mayor Ar
chic Allison by ma ajority of $50 votes.
In Casper, John T. Scott, pioneer busi-
ness man, was elected mayor by a
margin of 40 votes over his nearest
opponent, W. w. Slack.
The candidates in both elections
were all uon-ra rtiSan n
The Washington times., 1925-11-02
WOMAN red IS
MENACE VETS
CLAIM
q. s. Asked to Deport
Madame RosiI<a SchWim-
mer, Lately Here

Expulsion from the United States
Of Madame Rosika Schwimmer,
Hungarian communist, was de-
rnanded today by the Military Order
of the World War in a letter TO
Secretary of Labor James J.. Davis.
The letter, signed by General
Lloyd NJ. Brett, commander OF the
order. and Edwin S. Bethlehem, jr.,
adjutant, claaracterizes Madame
Schwimmer as "a communist ann
bassadress and that she is an
avowed atheist and that her ac-
tivities are contrary to the institu-
lions of this Government.
We find that she comes from
Hungary and is registered in one
OF the hotels here in washington.
We find that she was at one time
appointed ambassadors to Switzer-
land by the communist, Bella Kun.
1--WE believe that she is con-
tamination in this country and urge
that the department take action
for her removal
Since the letter was written, it
was learned, Madame Schwimmer
has left Washington She is be-
neyed to be in Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1925-11-02
GEORGE a. HOST

Word has reached this city OF the
death of George Adams Post, sew
enty-one years old, who died last
night at his residence in Somerville,
N. =. Mr.. Post, whose death was
caused by q heart attack, was
veteran railroad man., once Con-
gresham, and a member Of the
United States Chamber Of Com.
merce. He was employed as SUI
perintendent Of motive power Tor
the Erie railroad In 1872, and dur
ing the period Of his employment
with the railroad company studied
law.
He was admitted to the bar in
Pennsylvania, and shortly after
that he became an editor. He held
the positions of vice president and
then president Of the Standard Oil
Company, and was connected with
railroads and railway supply conus
panies for the rest OF his life.
He represented the Fifteenth dis
trict Of Pennsylvania In the Forty
eighth Congress, and served as sec
rotary to the Democratic Congress
sional committee. He also served
as chairman of the railroad com.
mittee Of the United States Cham-
Der Of Commerce.
In 1877 he was elected mayor Of
SusQuehanna, Pa. Funeral services
Will be held tomorrow afternoon,
following services in the Second
Reformed Church in SomerYille The
Reverend Joseph Sizoo, of this city,
win preside.