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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07
We Speak to You, Sir.

The following paragraph, which we find
floating the rounds of the press, is particu-
larly applicable to considerable number
Of croakers in this vicinity, and We hope
they will clip it out and paste it in the
crown of their hats, and whenever they
feel inclined to grumble because some oc-
currence which they deem of importance
has not been chronicled, they will give a
careful perusal: .....
IF the people think that the publisher
of newspaper has nothing else to do ex-
cept to walk the streets and look for items
of news. or 90 from house to house and
inquire if there have been any marriages,
births or deaths, they are entirely unin.
formed regarding that class Of individuals
who cater to the public. However ener-
getic reporter may be, he will learn but
little of what is going on in any locality
unless he is Informed by others. It is i'm
possible to be in more than one place at
time. A newspaper man can do almost
anything, but he is not ubiquitous. We
are frequently asked why this marriage,
that birth or death was not published, or
why We neglected to mention that some.
body had commenced building house or
planting trees and We arc told that some
one is chajrined in consequence of fail.
ure to be noticed in the press. Probably
We had never heard Of the event, tho ap.
pearanee Of which in print was SO anxious
ly looked for IF our readers know Of any
occurrence Of interest to the public why
will they not inform us He will publish
marriges, births. and deaths with pleasure;
we do not mean that we are pleased to
hear of the latter-if we are informed Of
their occurrence, but to canvass the com.
muuity for such items it isnot the province
Of journalist. We are always pleased to
receive any local item of interest to the
reading public, and will take great pleasure
in reporting every passing event worthy Of
record, but to do 50 without some assistance
is simply beyond the limits of possibility. r
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

neT Is it any wonder that the affairs Of
the Government and of all the States
which are controlled by the Radical party
are dishonesty and disastrously managed
when We take the fact into account that
said party is led by renegade Democrats
whose dishonesty and want Of integrity
forced them to take leave of the party
which proposes to act uprightly? In
nearly every Radical State, renegade Dem.
ocrats hold the most responsible Offices.
The same is true of the general Govern.
ment. 1t was only the merceuary and dis
honest Democrats who went over and staid
with the Republicans. When only such
men are given office by the Radical mana
gers can the people hope for honesty in
the discharge Of official duty?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

THE POETRY LEFT Our-A New York
clerk, 90 years old, unmarried, with 3d.
900 capital, and ambition to be farmer'
but with no knowledge Of the business,
asked the Farmers Club how he should
begin his new career, and got the follow.
ing answer: Put all your money out at I
per cont on mortgage. Go hire yourself
to thrifty, cy.making farmer; work
for the first month for your board. Then
get him to give you something till you can
make nearly full wages as farm hand.
See everything, and remember what you
see. Read farm books and papers. In a
year or two buy place on which the first
iintallment is 81 900. Usesl 900 for stock
and tools keep the other 81 900 at inter.
est and 60 to work. When you have been
on the farm year, marry some young wo-
man who can raise chickens, and knows
how to make pantaloons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07
1Gr Wait. wife, before you

s@ Wait, wife, before you speak re-
proachfully to your husband when he
comes home late, and weary, and "out of
sorts" He has worked for you all day
long; he has wrestled hand to hand, with
care, selfshness and greed, and all the de-
mons that follow in the train of money
making. Let home be another atmosphere
entirely; let him feel that there is one
place in the world where he can find peace,
and quiet, and perfect love!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

NrThc Franklin, New Hamphirc, U~ion
says there is living at Osipec, in that State,
q man named Joshua Kennod, who accord.
ipg to the best information, is one hundred
and sixty years old. He served in the old
French war, and also 10 the Revolutionary
war, and his .eoollections of that event are
very distinct. He has used tobacco all his
life, thinks it has injured him, and that
its use will shorten his life several years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

The aggregate sales of 26 mauufac-
:urers Of pianos in New York, Baltimore,
and Boston, show that during the year 1869
their sales amounted to 5,548 ST..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

~ In the summer Of 1922 the American
frisate Csnsfitxtios was lying at auehor
in the harbor At Leghorn. An Euglishmau,
residing in q villa on the heights Of Mon.
tenero. near the city, visited the shir. BE
was cor rdially received BY her officers and
treated with attentive courtesy. That
Enxlishmau was Lord Byron the poet, and
in . note to Tom Moore, written soon after,
speaking ofthe visit, ssys: =" would
rsths. have a nod from an Amsricss thar
a snuff. box from IN emperor"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

The edition of the London Tmes is
now printed upon presses that take in the
paper in a continuous roll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07
Valuable Eeaso onable Receipts. !

As this is the season Of the year when
housekeepers usually engage in the task Of
cleansing. repairing, reftting and furnish
ing their houses, the following two receipts,
copied from the New York Sciestgfe
american, will be useful: a
TO SOFTEN PUTTY AND REMOVE PAINT.
To destroy paint on old doors, etc., and
to soften putty in window frames, so that
the glass may be taken out without break
ing or cutting, take l bl. of American
pearlash, 3 lbs. Of quick stone lime, slack
the lime in water, then add the pearlash,
and make the whole about the constance
of paint. Apply in to both sides Of the
glass, and let it remain for twelve hours,
when the putty will be so softened that
the glass may be taken ont of the frame
without being cut, and with the greatest
facility. To destroy paint, lay the above
over the whole body of the work which Is
required to be cleaned with an old brush
(as it will spoil new one), letit remain
for twelve or fourteen hours, when the
paint can be easily scraped of. This
recipe has been used by atradesman, a
painter and glazier by trade, foryears.
TO CLEAN PAINT. ''''@" "i
There is very simple method to clean
paint that has become dirty, and, il our
housewives should adopt it. it would save
them a great deal Of trouble. Provide .
plate with some Of the best whiting to be
had, and have ready some clean warm
waterand piece of flannel. which dip into
the water squeeze nearly dry; then take
as much whiting as will adhere to it. ap-
ply it to the painted surface, when . little
rubbing win instantly remove any dirt or
grease. After which wash the part we'll
with clean water, rubbing it dry with .
soft chamois. Paint thus cleaae3 leeks a
well as when first laid on, without any IN
jury to the most delicate ~colors. 1t is far
better than using soap, and does not re-
,quire more than halfthe time and labor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

q It is assorted By the xsek1siSs
Magas;se that ene hour aft~ H. - -
London is lighted the air u &eozi1isoarsDs
much as if 5000. 900 peeph - hsea
added tothe population. Daring he co.
bustioo Of oil, tallow, gss, sts., vplsr i,
produced - veil = cAshSais s5ilS u 81
weather We seeik Atn3snaa - - ivia-
dows. By the husniss q - twsstyliar'
hours in London, nors water. = 49,
tirated, is prodscsd thar teild eIRly =
emigrant ship u ~ tcyass fiua II -
to AuAsqias III oa1 ~ - sss' ~'Hss y
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07
Advertising Rates.

One square, one insertion ..."..............p3 Vo
Each additional insertion. l 90
Business cards, per quarter...... ........ 90
my A liberal deduction will be made in ia
vor of those who advertise four squares, or up.
wards, by the year.
bdT Legal notices viii! be charged to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion,
nay Advertisements sent from distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash.
'RtI- Announcements of births, marriages
and deaths inserted free Of charge.
pSv Obituary notices, or "poetry" append
cd to marriages or deaths, will be charged one
half our regular advertising rates. We will
not hereafter dcviatc from this rule.
Mg- Blanks, bill-hcads, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills of fare, posters, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed at reasonable rates.
OFFIcE-Corner of Second and Washington
Streets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

"A little girl at Gsruaastovp. "A, ~
down iuseusibIe while trying 10 nssAer : !.
difiosls isssea, sna died - AalSss1 1tsos =
twelve hours. There i 10 .nasA II III
educational crammiag going "a.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-05-07

~ Chicago fashions-Divorce suits.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
New Varieties of Potatoes.

Bresee's Ring Of the Earlies. This IA
nous potato-often called MOI" was sold
last year at five dollars a single eye, and at
fifty dollars for single potato.
The Early Rose. This is Seeding from
the Garnet Chill. 1t was originated by Mr.
Bresee of Vermont, In color it is of q
faiat red; the flesh is very white Ii must
be seeded lightly or the tuber will be small.
Western CHIEF. This potato came from
the West. 1t is said to be week earlier
than the Early Sebec.
Willard Seeding. Originated in mass
achusetts. 1t IS of rich rose color. spot
ted and splashed with white 1t is cnor-
mously productive.
The Harrison. has clear white skin,
good size and shape. 1t is very productive.
1t is winter potato. 1t varies in quality
in different soils and in different seasons.
Gleason. This variety has a thin flesh
colored skin with pink eyes. II is pota-
TO Of much promise.
Excelsior. in New Hamp-
shire, is a seeding Of the celebrated State
of Maine" Skin thin. smooth and white
1t is very mealy.
Valparaiso. Imported from South Amer
lea in 1869. round white variety res
embling the ''Snow Ball" Promises to be
q very valuable kind.
within Few years the original ng Of
new varieties OF potatoes. has become
q very lucrative business. Many an hon
est farmer has deal Of money for avery
poor variety.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
AGRICULTURAL.
Fish as A Cattle Food.

IL has come to be regarded as fact, the
truth Of which IL is not our present pur-
pose TO controvert-that hay alone. during
our long winters is insufficient to keep mp.
or to continue unchecked. a summers
growth of stock. SO far as young stock
are concerned. but little Of size. or weight
is added in the wintry months. On the
contrary. as rule, this class OF domestic
animals, lose flesh during the feeding sea-
SON. going out of the winter poorer than
when they entered it. and leaving their
owners poorer, as well as themselves.
This becomes bankrupt business for it
is not only aloss ofthe entire interest but a
part OF the principal-yet the lean. emaciat-
ed look of many an animal after surmount-
ing "May-hill' attests. too truly. TO the
truth of this want OF economy on many a
farm.
Three propositions meet the farmer at
the threshold of housing-time-he must
keep his animals in growing condition-hay
alone. will not do it-grain or roots. or
some substitute, must be fed ont These
extras but few farmers can afford to buy
and fewer still, have learned that they can
afford 10 raise for this special purpose.
l. it not unaccountably strange. that so
few OF Maine farmers have practically
learned the value ofgrain or roots or its
equivalent in purchased cattle-food. when
it is uncontrovertible that herein i the
key TO net profit in farming:
Experiments now going forward. show
that in our shoal-water. inedible. and re-
fuse fishes. nature has provided an ample
supply of highly nutritious cattle-food-a
rich substitute for grain roots, cotton
seed meal and oil-cake. The supply Of
these. in the smells. tom-cod>. founders.
sculpins. cunners. behring's. p"r@ies, is
illmitable. 1t is astonishing how sreedily
cattle and sheep will eat them. even when
in an advanced stage Of putriditv. and
more surprising still. with what rapidity
domestic animals win 'lay on" flesh and
fat,whcn supplied with them.
Porgie chum, which by very many. is
only endurable because of its cxtraordina-
~ fertilizing properties. when properly
prepared becomes an inodorou> and an
incomparably valuable provender for horn
ed cattle and sheep When properly cured
it imparts no offensive smell or taste TO
flesh. milk or eggs. When eggs taste OF
porgie" rotten chum has been fed to the
hens.
This matter of feeding fish to stock, is of
much more importance. than appears upon
face. II deserves the thoughtful con-
sideration and careful experimenting Of our
farmers. VIII they give it a fair trial?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17

The chemical man of the New York Far.
mers Club stated recently in reply to an in
quiry. that when perfectly sweet cream is
churned, the butter globules are broken by
mechanical action alone, and the product is
apt to be mashed or greasy, the grain being
destroyed. When the cream is slightly
seured the Tactic acid helps chemically to
weaken the casein coverings Of the giob-
ules. The butter comes more quickly, and,
all other things being equal, it is better to
have the cream somewhat sour. Many prac-
teal butter makes fEd that by heating
the milk by putting the pan after the milk
is strained over q kettle Of hot water. that
there Is little trouble in making butter
from sweet cream in the winter season.
On this subject we find the following re-
marks by Mr.. X.A. Willard in the Western
Rural.
The food on which a COW is kept, has
considerable influence not only on the quail
ity and quantity of butter she will yield,
but on the time required in churning. II
bran, oats, and corn meal be given to the
COW in connection with the potatoes, the
cream will be ofbetter quality. and will be
more easily churned than that made from
potatoes and hay alone. IT may be re-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
POETRY.
The Four Dogs.
BY FRANK GARDNER

BY FRANK GARDNER.
Have you heard or read about the dogs?
The four that belong to the fight;
The upper, under, and outside dogs,
And the dog that kept out of sight!
A dog fight you know always draws
Crowd.
For tbs very affecting, quite,
And the crowd is always sure to go,
For the upper dog in the fight
Little they care for the under dog.
The top dog takes their eye.
Little they care for the outside dog
That is quietly standing by.
Little they care what the strife is for
Still less for the wrong andthe right.
Cheers for the upper. and kicks and blow
For the under dog in the fight.
Standing by and looking on.
Never once joining in,
Is the outside dog who knows too much
To lose his precious skin.
He cares not for the snarling dogs
He keeps his bone in sight.
This is the noble old dog for me.
The outside dog in the fight.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17

\ MIsERs LIFE AND DEATH Charles
Fox. late Of New York. who bequeaih-
ed handsome property Ia the United
States. to he used in paying off the
debt contract d by the Government. or.
to use his own words, ''for the purpose
Of assisting To discharge the debt con
tracted by the war for the suhiu,ation
of the rebellious Confederate States"
and whose will is now being contested
by his "ncxt Of kin" lived in most
misery manner. 50 that no one suspect
ed him 10 lie the posses>or Of So much
wealth. He resided in one Of the
smallest and meanest apartments that
he could find in one of his own teac-
ment houses. dressed n though he
had not a cent in the world and could
not get one if he begged for I. and no
one was allowed TO approach him in his
contracted quarters. He did hi, own
cooking, made his own bed-a misera.
bile old tick on a shakv old be,l-stead
and. in fine. lived the life Of the
most wretched Of misers. Two or three
weeks ago he was found dead in his
room. and ii was not until the proinc-
ton of the will that hi, wealth wa.
brought 10 light. This wealth. it i,
SAID. consists of several houses in
Third avenue and other parts of the
city. and great deal Of land in the
West.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
Notice OF Foreclosure.

Wherea. ATos A Davis OF surry. in the Coun.
Is OF Hancock In the State of Maine in con slider
alton Of one hundred do lars paid by Edwin Wool
of said surry, Ia his capacity Treasuror OF SAIL
town, conveyed To said Edwin Wood BY hi- mort.
gage deed of December eleventh 1850 aud record.
ed IN Hancock Registry, Book 90 Page 100 the fol-
loving described real estate situated in said sur
ry, 10 wu;-Beginlng AT the south East corner Of
the land occupied by John Milliken being the
Norm part OF lots No q a. X A.. and running by
sald Mlikens southern line to the Eastern line 81
lot No. ~ occupied formerly BY Matthew Ray.
thence running by SAID Eastern line OF lot, a. TO
the Northern line Of lot u, part of which was oc-
eupiel by Joseph Norwood, thence by said
North line OF lot Is TO The head OF the lot As IL was
owned ny Joseph Norwood. thence at right an
gies wih said North line OF lot Is, twenty rods in
the y W. corner of said Joseph Worm woods lot
thence parallel with said North line o.s last
cry 10 the shoe OF Union River Bay, thence by
said shore TO the place of beginning-contaning
my acres more or loss with the buildings thereon,
me CONDITIONS OF said mortgage have been broken,
hereby claim u foreclo>e the same as by - atutc
IN such cases provided, and give this notice &c
corngy. JOHN NJ MERRILL,
. TREASURER OF SCRRi =.
narch 81, 1870. 3wl0
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
Notice Of Foreclosure.

IN The lih day 81 December 4 II. lbs, joe lah
Brown "i 'a-tlne IN The County ot Hancock au.i
state OF Maine, by hi> deed oI that date, mort
aged certain iot or parcel OF Land situated in
A-lhc Donndrd ana described a- follows. To Wit,
y orthwest.Tly 10y Water street SOUTH a-terly bv
Bgwaduce rlier Noriheasterly by land Of Mar (
y fatch, anu >outhwesterly by land once owned
10y >oipnen Douglass Being the same lots e
sey. Il 10 me by Ma 1 l. Hatch by deed recorle Ell
at Haneo.. county Registry, Vol n. page 80, and
by sarah |. Hale and Others, and l.ucy |. Phrlp.
and ether. BY deeds dated Julv .. A ~. 1851 and
10y deed 81 X ben Grindie. dated December ~
4 ID lsO To at of which deeds retrranc. /.
made said mortgage being recorded IN book rs
lHge liS, Registry OF Deei- OF sad County 81
Hahcoek. 10 which reference l. to be had tor a
liler description Of the premises Now THERETO re
NE condition. OF -atd mortgage having been
broken give this notice for the purpc 81 Of fore
clos ling The sane. JOSEPH WFB~IEK
tasiine, March 1th. 1870 3al1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17

In shecp-raising sections of the country
some of the states have already had n tax
upon dogs, generally two dollars wear
for every male dog, and five dollars for
dogs of the weaker sex. From the fund
so collected farmers whose sheep are Killed
by dogs are rcmuneratcd: but the tax i
laid alike on the bull dogs and mastif,>
that Kill their own. or rather their masters
mutton. and the little household pets that
are fastidious over chicken bones. and the
black and tan terriers. whose game + rats
and mice and such small game Il is now
proposed that Congress nj the ensuing
session shall lay general tax on all the
dogs IN the country. Revenue i the first
consideration protection to wool growers
the second. Some one has taken pains 10
reckon that there are 6O00. 600 dogs in the
United States which. NJ dollar a head.
would add 5000. 600 10 the revenue: or.
better yet. would add only 5000. 600 and
lend TO the destruction OF one half the dog
tribe, which is made up Of worthless. mis-
cradle and NANCY ours Of low degree.
The Commits >ioner OF Agriculture saws
that the loss to the country from sheep
Killed by dogs is TWO million dollars wear
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17

4 thin shawl may be made warm
by folding newspaper inside Of it.
The paper is imperyious to the wind
and cold air from outside, and pre-
vents tho rapid escape OF warm air
from beneath it. II yon suffer from
cold feet on n journey. fold piece
OF newspaper over your stockings !;
this is better than rubbcrs. II yos
are cold in bed. newspapers spread
under the upper cover will serve ua
an additional blanket.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17

To PURIFY A RooM.-Sct a pitcher Of
water in room. and in few hours il
will have absorbed all the respired gases
in the room. the air of which will become
purer. hut the water utterly filthy. The
colder the water f.. the greater the capac-
ity TO contain the gases. A, ordinary tenn
perature pail of water will contain pint
of carbonic acid gas and several pints Of
ammonia. The capacity i nearly doubled
for reducing the water 10 the temperature
of ice. Hence water kept in n room a
while is always unfit for use. For the
same reason the water from pump should
always be pumped up in the morning be-
fore any Of II is used. Impure water is
more injurious than impure air. The a.
hove. if true prove show exceedingly care
less many of US are ~ regards our health.
for we venture 10 say that a large majority
of the people use water for drinking which
has absorbed" for hours the noxiou, case,
of their rooms.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-03-17
american AMI Forci.H Patrnt.
K, IA. EDDY.
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
late Agent Of the U. g Patent once. washington
under the Act of 1851.
No, rs. State St., Opposite Kilby St.
BOSTON.


4 f1ER An extensive practice upwards o
twenty years. continues to secure PATENT. In
lhe L niied states also in great Britain, Fra ce
and other foreign countries. Caveats Specide,-
ions, Bonds, Assignments, and all papers Or draw
hgs LOT Patents, executed reasonable FERNS
WIN dispatch. Researches made into Amerir,n
ard Foreign works, TO determine legal and oiher
aisice rendered In all matters touching the sam
copies OF the claims of any patent furnished ~
rsnitiing one dolla1, Assignments recorded h
Washington. :"
No agency in the United state. possesses ,,, er.or
dch.ties tor obtaining Patents yr ascertainta h.
prdcf1cddtiity ofinrenfions
During eight months the subscriber IN m. oour..
VI hs afss practice, made tioice rejected appli-
Gatens sixTEES APPEALS: epery one of which wa,
aec'aed IN fdror BY the Com sioners of Patente
81 TESTIMONIALS.
II regard MIR. Eddy oil the most c,rabLe and
HScessfM practitioners with whom I have h.d
intercourse. CHAs. MASON.
49, commissioners of Patents
a. nave no hesitation In assuring inventors thai
.noy cannot employ man more competenf and
.,us,scoThy, anu more capable Of putting the,r
aPPncaions IN q form to secure for them an earl
''e e"hsiuera.on at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURK'
49,, - Late Commissioner OF Patents
Mr. II. EDDY has made forme TIIIRTEIN
aPpicauons, IN all hut ONE of which n,tents
nave been granted. and that one is nowpendng
oaon uhnlstakable proof Of great talent Ana
aolty on ms part leads me to recommend MI IN
se.soIs 70 Apply to him to procure their patents
- tney may be sure of having the most 'faith,u,
sttentlon bestowed on their cases, and at yery
reasonable charges JOHN cAGGap1 50
Boston Jan. |. is;0-1yr.