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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
arnlsh Preserves Bones

The warning handle with care"
may no longer be SO necessary in mu-
seums and laboratories where valu-
able bones Of dinosaurs, mastodons
and mems departed ancestors are pre-
served and studied, according to Prof.
q. G. Case Of the University Of Mich
igan, who has found that by use Of
varnish made from bakelite fragile
material may be preserved in a prac-
tically indestructlble medium. The
usual means Of making such speci-
mems somewhat more durable has been
to treat them with shellac AS an
illustration Of the success Of the new
method, Doctor Case says: "A human
skull was selected that the writer
could have crushed In his hands. Aft
er treatment Is was dropped upon q
table top. cautiously at first, and final
ly from a height Of Is inches upon its
vertex without injury"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Dutch Women Smokers

Dutchmen as rule are heavy smok>
ers. When he gets up in the morning
the average Dutchman Immediately
lights cigar and on going to bed puts
his cigar case on his night stand 1t
is no wonder, then, that Holland,
with only 100000 people, smoked
1,047,305,325 cigars and 2,542, 4SS, 800
cigarettes last year Pipe smoking is
not mentioned in the statistics. 1t is
popular only among the working
classes. But cigar smoking Is on the
decrease. while cigarette smoking in
creases. This Is due partly to the fact
that many Dutch women have over
come their objections to tobacco and
have become smokers. Ladies of an
older generation however. still con-
slider smoking an improper enjoyment
and a sign Of degeneration. Though
there is heavy duty in Holland,
cigars and other tobacco are rather
cheap.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Had Ways of Dealing
With Intrusive Mobiles

AS a general rule, oppression in the
Middle ages was strictly oae-way af-
fair; the lords oppressed the people,
ana that was all there was about 1t.
But there were exceptions to this gen
eral rule; for example, the feudal law
seemed to run rather sluggyiShly in the
neighbUrhood of Liege. In the Eff
alism was at the apogee preceding It's
decline, this manufacturing city, I'M
der its ruling bishop. had an extreme
ly short way of dealing III intrusive
mobiles. The city is surrounded by
heights which, commanding it, Of
fered most eligible sites for feudal
castles, since one of the feudal jests
with the conmonalty was the stopping
of provisions until ransom should
be paid.
But according to Michelet:
Some morning the mountain would
hear no sounds from the city and
would see neither fire nor smoke. The
people bad struck work. Presently
from twenty TO thirty thousand work
men would dehe through the gates,
march on such or such a castle, dis
mantle and lay it level with the
ground. They would indemnify the
baron with lands in the plain
where, to interpolate a remark. he
could not watch them-"and good
Gouse in Liege-" where they could
Keep an eye upon him.
The archives of the city, quoted by
the same historian, relate that one
of the Earons in question, Sir RADIUS,
returned from journey he had taken
N company with the bishop of Lie&e
10 find the spot on which his castle
mad stood entirely bare.
"By my fay, Sir Bishop" his aston
ished voice comes to us down the
ages, 81 know not whether | am
dreaming or awake; but | was accus
toned to see my house, Sylvestre, here,
and now | do not perceive it,"
'Be not angry, my good Radius" re
piled the bishop gently. "You shall
not be loser by it,"
one imagines the gentle churchman
looking slightly embarrassed.
But" he adds efficiently, 81 have
had monastery built out of the
stones of your castle. p. r. Buck
ley, in Adventure Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Texas Hero Deserves
[I;gl Face in History

Some years ago, near the city OF
Hampstead, in Texas, lived farm
""Nl who proved himself 20 be a real
aero and whose name has always been
remembere by the people of his coun-
~ with al the gratitude they M tht
rave willingly bestowed upon hero
N the military forces.
Now, one of the great rivers Of
Texas is the Brazos, a Stream subject
20 vast floods, which often rise so sud
denly that the people living near 1t
nave no time to escape the rush of the
waters.
In early times colony Of Francis
an frars established mission on
mound near the bank of the river.
They built a church and a village and
taught the neigh@GrinG Indians. A
hostile tribe, howe er, swept Ger the
country, ravagng and burning, and
there seemed no chance for the friars
and their converts behind the feeble
defenses of their mound. But of a
sudden the waters of the river rose,
and terrible tioo.!s swept the savages
and saved the little garrison.
Then tie friars, 50 the story goes.
saw plainly the working of the Lord,
and. they called the river which had
cnveloped them Los BrazOs de Dios-
'rhe Arms of God.
But the Brazos is not always merci-
ful. During the floods in Texas from
time to time it's waters have played a
mighty part in the destruction Of life
md property. One night as a food
was beginning to overspread the
farming lands. a young man named
Fritz MCGEE was Weakened by the dis
iant roar. He roe. hurried out, and
liter some difficulty, secured a single
'rail roWboat anc started alone on
he work Of rescue
All through the terrible night he
worked among the negro cabins scat
tered over the flooded bottoms. and
before morning he had rescued 70 hui
man beings, men, women and children,
and had conveyed them to high and
safe ground.
1t is doubtful whether single man
ever before saved so many lives, one
by one, in so short a time. AIcGee,
farmland, rowing his fragile skiff
through tie darkness over the turbu-
lent waters, is a figure to stir the
uoblest feelings.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Their Escape

''The bank was robbed just before
got to town." stated Farmer tumble
gate upon his return from the county
seat 81 met the robbers escaping In
a motorcar. as l was about to turn
into the new road"
my goodness" calculated Mrs.
Fumblegate. "What did you do?"
II driv' right along without knowing
who they were. When l saw men act
ing crazy and running about inquired
what the matter was, and was told Of
the robbery. They said that just as
the robbers clumb into their car Con-
stable Slackputter began to sneeze,
and the robbers were four miles away
as the crow flies before he could get
his mouth shut."-Kansas City Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
North BIuehiIl.

Those having their ice already
housed are Clarence Chatto, Clar-
ence Moon and Herman Gray. The
ice is of excellent quality, from
twelve to fourteen inches thick.
All are sorry to hear that Mrs.
Emma Dahlquest is ill.
Many here are engaged in trap
ping rabbits. Robert w. Hinckley,
jr., caught eight recently.
Robert W. Hinckley visited his
brother-in-law, C. G. Dunbar, Tues
day.
Among those accompanying H. S.
Dunbar to Highland grange, North
Penobscot, Friday, were Fred S.
Hinckley, Paul Wescott and F. Mann
Dunbar.
Lycurgus Grindle has sold a pair
of steers to Lionel Howard.
The many friends of Miss Virginia
Cotton will be glad to learn that she
has left the hospital, and is now ait
home.
I Paul Wescott spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Wescott.
Mrs. Maggie Dodge, though suffer-
for her mother, Mrs. Emma Dahl
quest.
Mrs. Ralph Duffy is confined to
her bed Thy severe cold.
Mrs. Merrill Turner is quite i'll.
Owing to the snow Saturday,
there were comparatively few at the
installation of officers of Halcyon
grange. The officers were Installed
by Merle J. Hartman of Readfield.
A fine collation. was managed by
Mrs. William E. Wescott. Mrs.
James A. Billings had charge Of the
music. Many visitors from out OF
town lodges were present. Mr.. Har-
riman was taken to Surry immedi-
ately after THE collation., by F.
Marion Dunbar, where Mr.. Harri-
man was to install the officers of
Arbutus grange.
The many friends of Mrs. Alvah
P. Soper extend congratulations on
her seventv-siyth birthday January
8. They V ish her many more years
of happiness She lis kind neigh
Dor and good friend.
This park of the town is climbing
in the poultry business Guy II.
Billings, William E. Wescott, Fred
S. Hinckley and honed Howard
have made new buildings or ad-
ditions and changes, and nave
bought valuable cockerels to i'm
prove their already excellent locks
Ralph Duffy substituted for John
Harold Snow, on R. F. d. mail,
Monday.
Miss Eyadne Dunbar spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. anu
Mrs. C. C. Dunbar.
The winners in the boys and gAris
clubs received their prizes this Week.
from the Bar Hallbor Banking
Trust Co.
Ian. II. -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Costly Cherries

yesterday" says a staff writer In
the London Daily News, Il heard a
true story concerning an American
girl whose father left her at we'll
known London hotel while he made
round Of business calls on the Con
tinent.
Papa, on his return, had a rude
shock. The first item on the bill was
for 178 cocktails. But my daughter
never touches alcohol he expostulated
with the manager Then the girl her
self was called in. With a shy glance,
first at the manager and then at her
father, she remarked. I ordered them
just to eat the cherries father
"And each OF those 274 cherry-bear.
ing cocktails cost Is pence $50 cents) ;"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Fruit Salad for Doss

That investigating food specialist
and lover Of animals. Andrew Ken
nard Of Bosom, reports he has raised
litter Of imported puppies on q diet
Of fruit, the puppies making Z record
breaking growth as they were fed
daily their portions Of fruit salad. an
appealing combination Of oranges,
apples and bananas. The fruits were
half their daily rations, the other half
being approved dog foods.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
BuCkSpOrt.
Jan.

John j. Hall died alt the hospltal
in Bangor on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the
age of seventy-three years. Mr.. Hall
had been in i'll health for some time,
going to the hospital about two
weeks before his death. Mr.. Hall
was cooper by trade, but Tor sew
eral years he had been engaged as
a boat builder. He leaves woo"
and one daughter, Mrs. Mahloh
Emerson of Bucksport'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13

IT was a Pike county woman who
indited a note to the teacher concern
ing the punishment of her young
,hopeful. The note ran thus:
''Dear Miss: You rite me about
whippin Sammy. l hereby give you
permission to beat him up any time
1T is necessary to learn his lesson.
He is just like his father-you have
to learn him with club. Pound
nolege into him. 1 want him to get
It and don't pay no attention TO
what his father says-IIl handle
him."-Right of Way Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
X.Rays Ren,ove Coyns

Science u coming to the relief Of the
man with corns. Il 10 now claimed
that with single treatment with K
rays, a large corn can be removed In
one piece with no vest1Se remaining.
and leaving = smooth, healthy skaA-
Popular Science MontMy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Lishtin9 Eavth's Interior

vieing with the lighting Of the Tim
panogos cavern In Utah. Is the illumi-
nation, recently completed, Of the
Shenandoah caverns Of Virginia. Hun
dreds Of electric lights. ranging from
100 to 500 watts, are scattered through
the caves, requiring over eight miles
Of lead cable and q complete general
lns station, located outside the cave.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Trenton.

A. B. Marshall has had radio
installed. ~ .,,,o
Hollis Copp, who has been Ill TWO
weeks, is able to be around.
Mrs. Fred Stevenson has been VS.
iting her sister, Mrs. Eva Hopkins.
Friends of Harry Copp are sorry
TO know that he has been Obliged 10
enter a hospital in Boston for treat
ment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13

A man who is noted for squeez-
ing his pennies and who smokes
cigar until 1t is necessary to stick
pin through what Is left, met
friend and engaged in conversation.
Finally the friend gazed intently at
his close-fisted friend and remarked:
"Say, Fred, your chew's on hre."
Literary Digest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13
Local Color

An Armenian pageant was being
given. Several Bible scenes were en-
acted. Ono Of them represented the
nativity. with the scene, Of course.
laid n Z maAgor.
Just ~ the curtain was being drawn,
q rather distant automobile Aern out
a tie street was blewn- A imagina-
tive woman with Z party u friends
heard this and q pleased smile H.
Illuminated her face. Nov. isn't that
clever Of these pageant psoplsI" she
exclaimed, In q voice heard several
test away, Having . COW moo or
stage. in order TO st The proper A.
msnDAeso q tho maAso6r
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13

Airpians MaA Carrying
LettGs carried " Ahplane between
Praaee ana Aazssco last yNesuAEy
nunbssod AlMI
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13

Forty-nve rural supervisors are at
work in Maryland-at least one in
each of the states twenty-three coun-
ties. Their work has proved an I'M
portant factor In the solution OF the
problems Of tho rural school.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-01-13

Student: Say, professor. bow
loux could live without brains?"
Prof: THAT remains to be seem"
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the North, and no dead body lasts
long after their sharp eyes have dis
covered it.
Just now Florida is experiencing
her winter. It's like our early fall
days, without our colorful scenery.
Things are gray, with here and
there a patch of green grass, or
garden of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
celery, beets, turnips, carrots and
some green peas, are now in market.
The new green leaves are just begin
ming to show. Prices are as high as
in the North.
Oysters are plentiful and OF good
ounlity, but not less expensive than
IN New England. The state seems
new and undeveloped, and there Is
broad field for our agricultural de-
partment through Farm Bureau
work. Many acres could be culti-
vated with profit, and much OF the
foods now sent In from other states
could be raised here. The soils in
the northern part of the state are
veil adapted to vegetables OF all
kinds, az we'll as fruits and nuts.
Tho roads they build are works
of art. There are miles and miles
OF newly-constructed highways that
stretch in the distance like vast
ribbon. It's a pleasure TO ride on
cham, either In your limousine or
your little old Henry" As you hit
Tho miles without q bump or jar and
Amjoy the fresh air, sunshine,
tropical scenery and good roads, It
10 4. combinsd pleasure that makes
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

must confront Santa Claus at the North Pole.
 The stereopticon, however, re- fused to take the whole thing seri- ously and went off at a tangent 10 the speakers motif When the screen should have shown view of the harbor of St. Johns, Labrador. 1t flashed a picture of hospital ward on the screen. Frustrated in that attempt. 1t came back with the same view when fishing smacks at anchor were in order. At the re- question of the speaker, the view 0, the e>hospital ward was banished from the collection of views. Peeved by this action, the machine relapsed into blackness and the members were treated to an impromptu speech on the habits of the country while Artemus Stockman delt rashly with lens and fuses. Working at top speed, Mr. Greene's assistant was able to put the pictures on again after a short wait.
 The views, once they got in work ing order. were well worth waiting for. Pictures of icebergs floated
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

before the audience; pictures of the tiny huts of the inhabitants of the country gleamed on the screen; the fishing fleet and the process of fishing were explained to the mem- bers. Views of the life of the quaint people of that region were shown and explained to the listeners and as MT. Greene had spent three sum- mers in the land under the able tutelage of Dr. Grenfal who has es- tablished a chain of hospitals, dis pensaries and lodging houses which have enlightened hitherto uncared for people, the local pastor knew his subject thoroughly and explained concisely just what each view rep resented.
 The dangers of the icebergs were explained to the club. These float ing ice mountains are only one- fifth exposed so that to sail near them entails much. danger to mariners. Without the slightest warning, Mir. Greene explained, they topple over, swamping any ship which might be within dangerous proximity.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
OF CAMPS 34 ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS
 ONLY Is MEN NOW TEACHING GAME

finger of lineman tradition and the first of the Poes, both from Prince ton.
 Ralph Glaze. Dartmouth, named an All-American end in 1905, IS coach of athletic teams at St Viators college in Illinois. Glaze. like Stagg, was great baseball player and pitched in the big leagues several years before devoting all his time to college athletics.
 Many Coaching g-Quarterbacks
 Coaching g-quarterbacks of All American teams begin with T. A. D. Jones, Yale, in 1907 and also in- clude Walter Steffen. Chicago, named in 1905. Almost continuously since then Steffen has coached Carnegie Tech. For ten months of the year Steffens is a judge of Chicago s superior court.
 Next among the quarterbacks Is Alvin ("Bo") McMillan, colorful both as player and as a coach. He was named All-American in 1919 and this year coached Geneva. Another quarterback with legal leanings Is Gordon Locke, named in 1922, who combines the practice of law in Cleveland with coaching Western Reserve. Harry Stuhldreh- CT. of Notre Dames -four horsemen fame, is now coach of Villanova. Percy Wendell, Harvard, one of the luminaries of the Houghton sys- tenn, is the earliest halfback selec- ton on todays coaching lists, being the mentor of Lehigh. Next came John Maulbetsch, Michigan. whose Oklahoma A. & NJ. team this yea, won the Missouri Valley title. Ear
 Martineau, Minnesota, coach of Kal- amazoo Normal, (Western Statel ir
 Michigan, completes the list. Ira F. Rodgers, West Virginia
 shares with Tad Jones the distinction l of being the one All-Americar 1 coaching at the schools from whicf 1 they were named to the mythica
 team. Homer Hazel. Rutgers, i:
 coach of the University of Mississip
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
VISIT ID 0LAbRADOR
 BY EXCHANGE CLUB
Rev. I. A. Greene Gives Stereop-
 tiCon Lecture on N0rthland

In the face of a rebellious stere- opticon machine, Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the Center church, delivered an interesting address on Labrador" to the members of the New Britain Exchange club last evening at the clubs weekly meet ing held at the Burritt hotel.
 It was an address particularly ap- sropriate to the season, scenes of icebergs, dog teams and snow, giv- ing the Exchangites a pretty good idea of real estate problems that
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
SMITH CERTAIN
 ID HAVE FIGHT
Even Friendly Senator'S Will
 Oppose His Seating

Washington, Dec. o2 LR-Frank L. Smith, appointed by Governor Small of Illinois, to serve out the term of the late Senator Mckinley, whom he will succeed March 1 by right of election. will face oppos- ton from friendly senators aS well as those who want him permanently elected when he presents his ere dentials from the state executive.
 Although he is mot vt ready to say anything" senate leaders are convinced they must confront a light over seating him after the Christmas recess and they desire to make it as brief as possible. They hope to work out plan Of proce- dure during the holidays that will be effective but will not set any en- barrassing precedents.
 At present, several lines of action are under consideration in various quarters One group, led by Sena- tor Ashurst, democrat. Arizona, a member of the campaign funds committee whi Il investigated Smiths primary accounts, the basis of the fight to be made against. favors action to prevent him from taking the oath. while another would permit that formality to go through but would have him eject cd afterwards.
 Senator Watson. republican, h. diana, a personal friend Of Smith who has been trying to induce him no. to accept the appointment lest his appearance precipitate a fight that might force an extra session of the new congress is Identified with the second group, holding that the senate should not affront the state by refusing to accept his ere dentials but should eject him "aS soon as he takes the oath.'
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

The duties and welfare work done by the hospitals established by Dr. Grenfal were pointed out. Comins to land which had before his ar rival, been without medical aid an. without welfare work. he estab- lished many hospitals on the Labfa- dor coast and Newfoundland. Mir Greene was given rising vote of thanks by the club for his able and interesting talk.
 an Exchange Santa Claus dls- iTibuted gifts to the members. who had supplied the presents, none 10 cost over ten cents. Many sur prises were found upon unwrapping the gifts which ranged from the bulky to the infinitesimal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Among Best Known Are Stagg, Warner, Tad Jones, Steffen, Wendell, Bo McMillan and Stuhl- dreher.

New Haven. Dec. c2 CP-Few of the men picked by Walter Camp as outstanding football players through more than a third of century of football history have remained in the game as teachers.
 In the makeup oi Camps thirty four teams, fifteen names are found that also are included in the most complete available list of college coaches for the season just ended. From the standpoint of their All American selections these coaches include two ends, tackle, guard and a center from the line and four quarterbacks, three halfbacks and two fullbacks. one of the latter, how ever, having been named also as an end.
 Most at Different Schools
 Excepting Dartmouth, represented by two of it's 12 All-American selec- tions. and Yale. with two of it's SS selections on the list, each coach represents q different school. Harvard with IT, and Pennsyl- vana with 3S, have single repre- sentative while Princeton, with 50 All-American selections. Is not rep | resented. Eight coaches come from eastern schools, five from Big Ten territory and two from states on the borderland between north and south. Eleven teams of the nineteenth | century are represented by one coach only, A. A. Stagg. He was named an end on Camps first mythical choice in 1899, being one of the four Yale men honored that year. With him on that first team was Heffel-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

All-American linemen, now coach- ing, include J. J. McEwan. of West Point, who. after several years coaching at the service school. went to the University of Oregan this year. C. w. Spears, Dartmouth. is now coach at Minnesota, and E. r. Mckinley, Jr.. is coach at St. Jo- seph's Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
WORKING HARD AT Ss
East Hampton Bell Maker Contin-
 ucs on His Job.

East Hampton. Dec. 22 R - Lucius H. Golf. SS years old yes- terday, has many proud claims" :" For 75 years he has worked as a bell-maker here without having lost a day on account of illness. During the three quarters of cen- tury he has followed his trade he has taken only three vacations. For 50 years he sang in the choir of the Congregational church and for the. same number of years served as treasurer for the church.