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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
KNTwORTH, n. II. May l, 1874.

To the Editor ofhe Amey1cdn =
A subscriber in New Hampshire suggests
the following which is worthy Of attention.
II any Of our readers, have any knowledge
on the subject, will they please communi.
cate:
The willow manufacturing business is
extensively carried on In our country. n.
well as all civilized lands. Though not
familiar with the matter. have an i'm
preston that the best material is grown in
England. and that We import il, FOR our
manufactures. Now there Is shrub. grow
Ing very abundantly in the swamps 81
Maine whose habit of growth is very ,uuch
like the willow. Every Que who builds
fences, is familiar with II under the name
wishe rod, but the botanists call it TTbur-
mum Nddum. Why can Il not be worked
the same a. willow? Has any one made
any experiments in this directione
think l have seen specimens Oft fully az
long and slender As any willow shoots |
ever saw growing. Perhaps II cultivated
like the willow. it would quite equal that
well known plant in the length OF its
shoots and in the uniformity other size
But willow Is, as every one knows. a
very tender, brittle wood. while the wlthe
rod is very tough and strong. 1t nigh,
not work as readily, but il articles made
OF 1t would be rs much more fine and dura.
bic. a. the material seems tougher at first,
ii would handsomely pay for little extra
trouble OF working. Now the little have
known OF withe rod, think too tina, /,
is not only tougher but NOR. lasting. II
Is considered good for five or six years in
fence. But ] think willow would perish In
one. Who ofyour readers can give us any
light on this subjectf Aud who will try
the experiment. IL II has not been tried.
and see whether plant which grows natur-
ally In the waste places OF Maine. may
not be put to use and made scarce Of
wealth? Respectfully yours,
II. :. d.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
State News.
Murder In ~tetsou, Maine

The Whig OF Monday gives shocking
stetson on saturday last
James l.. Davis. son 81 Siia, Davis Of
that town Killed his aged iata-r with AN
axe. The Old man was - years Oil aud
his son Is thought 10 be insane. havil .
been at one time committed Ia the lIospit-
al at Augusta. but discharged a. sane
The son is 80 wears Old. cvnc,s no concern
nor remorse for his awful crime and a,l-
mits that the deed was done by him. lie
denies that his victim was his father and
excuses himself by saying that he was
abused and that his father told him to kill
him. He is now confined In the Jail Tor
Penobscot County.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
"A salute was fired at Brunswick in
honor of the veto of President Grant.

"A salute was fired at Brunswick in
honor of the veto of President Grant.
The Lodge of Free and Accepted Ma
sons is about to be established at Hermon,
to be called the Lynde Lodge in memory of
the late John II. Lynde.
The Portland Advertiser says: The
printing press is a great Invention. but it
never was designed to take the place of
the min:."
Mrs. Mary Ham, an old resident of Ban
gor. lately deceased, has left to the mis-
siOnary society of Methodist church Of that
city bequest Of $1,000.
W.. Corthell, Esq. ofCalais. having
declined to accept the appointment Of as
sistant to the Superintendent OF Schools.
N. A. Luce, Esq. OF Freedom, has been
appointed to that position.
A Florida espondent says that al
though many persons suffering from con-
sumption in other States have gone there
and been restored to health, there are old
established Florida families fast dying of
the same disease.
The Trustees Of Bowdoin College at
thelr late meeting. appealed 10 the friend
and patrons Of the College. for an endow-
ment fund Of 800 900. The response thus
far exceeds e8O, 900.
-Messers. A. Cainbell & Co. at Cherry
field, will at once rebuild their mill lately
burned. A mill was burned on the same
site few years ago.
Col. Thomas 8. Lang Of Augusta. con-
templates removing from this State with
bis family to Oregon, some time within
two months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
General News.

Fig culture Is proving . success in
Oregon.
American exports for the. past six
months exceed the impOrts over ol5, OOO,-
600.
"A medical correspondent Of an English
journal says that rheumatism aad govt can
be cured by the free use Of ~ psragus.
"A vessel arrived At New Haven last
week, with . cargo Of rags from Alexand-
ria, Egypt, consigned to pa permill. They
consisted Of cast OF habiliments Of the in
habitants Of that sultry cline.
An exchange tells Of little Child who
watched the snow fakes In the late storm.
and after moment Of thonxhtful silence
said. Mamma, II 1t next Wistsrs'
II expect" said worthy Quaker, $50
pass through this world but once II,
therefore, there Is any kindness l can
show. or anything I can DO for my fellow
men. let me do Il now. Let me not neglect
or defer it, for shall not pass this way
again"
-Pittsburg 10 going to cast cannon
twenty. eight feet long. II the ball don't
kill, they can punch nan in thu stomach
With the nazsle Of The gun. and severely
injure him.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
Special Aotitts.
Or. scHEMck's STANDARD REMEDIES

The standard remedies for all di. eases OF the
lungs are >chenck's Pulmouic Syrup. >chenck 5
Sea weed Tonic, aud >cheAck's Mandrake Pills,
and if taken before the lungs arc DESTROYED, a
speedy cure il effected
To these three me .icincs nr. J II schencK of
Philadelphia. owes his unrivalIed success in the
treatment OF pulmonary diseases.
The Puimonic syrup ripen- the morbid matter
in the lungs. nature throws It OF 10y an easy cx-
pectoration. Tor when the phem or mater l.. .ipe
a slight cough "ill throw "a. the patient has
rest and the lungs begin 10 he'd
To enable the Fulinunlc syrup to do this Schcn-
ick's Mandrake Pil- and >cAenCk's ~cl.yccd Ton.
&c must he freely used to cleanse the stomach and
liver. Schenck'a Mandrake Pulls act on the liver
removing all distinctions relax ,he galt bladder
the bile starts freely, and the veris soon rclies
ed.
schenck's sea-Wced Tonic is a gentle stiniulant
AMI Alternative. the aika OF which It - composed
mikes with the food. and prevents suffering II
assists tnc digestion. BY tonInS up the stomach to
healthy condition. 80 that the TODD and Puimou.
ic syrup viii make good blood: then the lungs
heat, and the patient viii surely gpt wei IL ctlr
10 taken - prevent fresh cold.
Dr Shencl can be con~u lte, nc the Quincy House
Bost"n. ON Wednesday. March 18th, April sth and
ed, May l5th and s7th.
Advice will be given free but i"r thorough
examination with tn, RespIrometcr the cnsrgr /,
81 o.
schcncks Medicines are sold By ali Druggist,
throughout the country. SchcucA : AImunac can
Ie hai OF all Druggists, free. spao. lyll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
The Veto.

The President has again shown that
firmness which has SO often before saved
the country from peril. He has shaken off
the men who have noisily claimed to be
his conadants, has faced an adverse ma
jority in both houses of congress. and has
freely exercised his r.rogative to sustain
the national credit.
tie mentions as one ground of his veto,
that the bin is violation no, only of the
national faith. but Of the pledges made by
the Republican party. lie has again
shown that whatever recrcant Congress-
men may do, a Republican President can
be trusted to stand firm, and defend the
country's honor against all assaults.
This veto is received with satisfaction
by the country and especially by the Re
publican party. 1t will bring out its bet
ter elements. and serve to rebuff and re-
tire those soldiers of fortune who have
dishonored it. Butlersm must subside. or
be driven out. Its influence has been
waning and now It has received a death
blow.
The vital question that now agitates the
country is the national finance, including
the national faith and honor. On this ques-
ton the Republican party has taken it,
ground. on the side of honesty and honest
money. \ Republican veto In pursuance
OF Republican pledges has squarely com
mitted the Republican organization to this
side. Had it not been for these. the coun-
try might now be entering upon a sea of
imitation and speculation.
The result must be that all who wish for
an honest currency, and an honest paw
ment 81 The Government debt will rally
round the party that has thus taken its
ground and set up its banner Initiation
lists and spectators must seek some other
party. VIII they capture the Democratic
organization:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

There arc many people in every town
WHO will not work, because they can't get
more wages. What would they do, il they
couldn't get half as much.
II people are not satisfied with the times,
- things now are; how they would have
filled the air with howlins forty years ago !,
II every man aud woman would work
- they ought to work. the county would
come down to specie basis at once. and
We should hear no more about .'inn.tion."
Industry, economy, and benevoience,
viii make any people about what they may
desire to be in this lfe +.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
High Prices.

To the Editor Of III, american -
People have complained of high prices
ever since was little boy, and probably
for generations before.
Prices do rule high; bu, the price paid
for labor. i more in proportion, than the
price which the laborer pay. for what he
buy. of the merchant
The young man to-day. can lay by two
dollars as easily, as the young man thirty
or forty years ago, could lay by one.
Now, smart young man gets from th:r-
~ to thirty-iiye dollars per month for
laboring OIL a farm from May till Novem-
Der, then, he received from twelve to fifteen
dollars for like service.
Now. first class house joiner, receives
from $3.50 TO $3.50, per day, then, he
received not more than $3.50. and worked
from sunrise till the stars appeared
The same remark is true of ship carpen-
tiers, painters and masons
Now, good (male) school teacher, re-
ceives for his services, from 935 90 to s55 :
90. per month. then. $1,000, was great
pay for the very best teachers. But few
received so much.
Now, they must have boarding place, ="
then, they boarded round"
Now. female teachers receive from 93,-
90, to $500 per week. and boarded; then,
good teachers were paid from Us to e2,-
90.
Now, girls are paid from $500 to $500
per week, for trying to do house work,
then, the best OF cooks. or hodse-keepers,
could be hired tor 81 80 per week. Com
mon help, for 81 90 per week.
Now, the hired girl must have things
about her own way, or she ''wont STOP"
then, the owner and mistress Of the house
had things done her way, and the hired
help was glad to STOP" and thought
every thing was right at that.
Now. young man (tries) to learn .
trade in six months. then, it required three
years to become = workman.
Now. young woman learns a trade In
three months, then, it required at lie asst
sixteen months to become workwoman 1t
any trade requiring skill.
The changes that have been effected in
this country during the last forty years, in
regard to labor, wages. and prices, have
been 10 the interest Of the laborisg classes.
This Is as 1t should be. There never was
q time when the farmer and mechanic
could buy more ofthe merchant, with the
pay that they annually received. than 1t
the present time.
These are good times for smart men,
but no kind Of times are good for lazy peo-
pie, and village paupers.
People talk about 1.-THE good old times"
The fact is. ifNew England should be ..sst
back" forty years; with the present habits
Of the people; every town would have to
commence building poor-bessss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
w ny III \ "a
\ a II ers

To oil persons suffc",
ing from rheumatism
Neuralgia, Cramps IN
The limbs or stomach,
Bilious Colts, Pam IN
the back bowels OF side
he would say. THE
NOT k.IiOLD PANA.
CEA and FAMILY LIN
iAE\T Is of all others
the remedy You want
for Internal andrNtcrnni
use. IL ms cured the
. b - We complaints in
: gu sands OF sc :.
There Is M mistake
about II. Try 1t. sold
by all prUg.i-ts.
- no -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
List Of Patents.

List Of Patents.
Patents issued to Maine inventors for
the week ending April 18th, 1874. Re
ported by VIM. Franklin Seavey, Solicitor
Of Patents, Rhines' Block, IL Main Street,
Bangor, Maine.
ID. Sullivan, Bangor. Steam Boiler; w.
Thompson, Gardener, Snow Scraper; WIN.
Cousins, Upper saltwater. Potato Planter ;
L. N. Egery, Bangor. Feed Roll for Saw
Mills; Same. Water Wheel; l.. G. Smith,
Hollis, Railway Track Clearer; w. II.
Carter. Watervilie. Clay Cutter; ii. Greg
DRY, Jr., Rockland, Elastic Connection for
Rigging.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

PAAACEA

Chiidren often look Pale and Sick
from no other than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNS yERMIFUGE COMFITs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE. and free from all color
ing or Sther injurious ingredients usually used In
worm prrpar ation-.
CURTIS & BROWN, Froprtctors
rs Fulton street New York.
Sold by Druggists acd Che mi-ts. aut dealers in
Medicines At 1wENTN-tIvE Gents BOX.
spuoly15
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

Sickness Is an affection that waits on us all.
None are exempt, and there are none hut need
relief from its attacks. Whoever can furnish
TINS becomes our benefactor. A conviction
the blood have been healed BY his SARsAp..
RlLLA, and affections OF the lungs by his CHER
RY PECTpRAL, too frequently and too Distinctly
70 be disputed. His AGUE CURE Is said. by
those who use i TO nsver fail Reader II YOU
must nave ave medical aid. take the best Of medi-
cheap, NJ any price you have to DAY for them
ICharleston C0uri0r.1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
Beecher on Vacation,

plymouth Church had a genuine sen.
salion on Suuday. About ten minutes
before Mr.. Beechcr entered, and after
the ushers had commenced to seat strau-
gers, MIR. Sherman Uhe clerk )steppsd
upon the platform and gave notice that
there would be meeting of the church
on Monday night to confirm the action
of the Society taken last Wednesday, 10
extend TO Mr.. Beecher six months va
cation, and TO attend also to some other
business; and large attendance was
earnestly desired. Then there was a
general hum and buzz all over the
church: some lrowned, and some smiled
approval, and all talked as fast as they
could. After service had commenced
and Mr.. Beecher had given what notices
lie had, he said: 81 understand that be-
lore entered notice was read from the
platform calling meeting of the church,
10 extend TO me six months vacation.
Now don't usually conntermand the ac-
tons OF the trustees of this church, but
III this matter think | know what is
best for YOU and what is best for me
and l want TO tell you there will be no
need OF attending that meeting, for it
will be loves labor lost. cannot tell
you how l appreciate your expressions
OF affection and sympathy for me. but l
shall not take advantage of it. | don t
need vacation. l am not sick. CON
slider it christian duty 10 take care of
my health. l am naturally OF a cheer.
full, hopeful disposition, and throw of
trouble, and it does not weigh and wear
upon me as it would upon one OF diff.
ierent temperament. am in excellent
health, and take care of myself Ibe-
lievc that hard work in healthy BODY is
the best thing, and that it is bv far bet
ter Tor me TO remain at home, attending
TO my duties, than to be scootino about
the country, or wandering about in for
eign climes. Therefore | shall remain
with you, and probably preach through
the months OF May and June, 90 to the
Mountains through the hot months, and
return to you early in the fall. don't
need six months vacation. When
am broken down will take it-until
then you have got to take it every Sun.
dav.' There was great excitement while
Mr.. Beecher was talking, aud ever, body
was looking happy when he concluded.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

A horrible murder has lately been
perpretrated at Pittsburg. N. Y. An en-
tire family being murdered and then con-
sumed in their own house. One Love, q
German, the supposed murderer has dis
appeared and vigorous search is being
made for him.
LATER.-The murderer of the Hammet
family has been arrested, and made q full
confession of his horrid deed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
Years Experience Of an
old Nurse.

VIZ. ~ a"sso~ soothing syrup il fhe
presc rtptton OF one of the best Female, Ihy-i.
clans aud Nurses in the United. States. and ia =
been used for thirty years with never failing
safety and success by millions OF mothers and
children, from the feeble infant Of one week old
10 the adult IL correct. aCiIIty OF the stomach
rcieves wind cole, regulates the bowels and
gives rest, health anI comfort 10 mother and
child. We believe II to be the Bc-t ana -urcst
remedy IN the Worll, IN all cases OF DI~LN
Terry and DIARIilCE IN uuILpRt< wbrih
er II arises from Teethiug or from any other
causes. Full directions Tor using viii accompany
each bottle. None Genuine unless the fac-simile
Of CURTIS & PERKINS IS On the ontstdr wrap
per ooih ON all medicine dealers. spuOly3s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
TIE CONFESSION OF An INVALID.

Furnished AS WANING and Tor the benefit Of
loCNG MLS AND OTHERS who suffer from NkR
NDU> DEBILITY, Loss OF MASIIoDD, etc
supplying thu means Of sclf-Curc. " ritten by one
"ho cured himself aflcr undergoing considerable
quackery, and sent free on receiving a postpaid
directed envelope. sufferers are invited to al.
dress The suthor, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR,
spno mos.Il Box l1J, Brooklyn,N
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

AN INCIDENT.-Gen. Woodford visited
the White House to-day with some lady
constituents. one of whom expressed to
the President her admiration OF a large
picture OF him. yes" replied the Pres-
dent, lit is . good picture, but SO large
that Mrs Grant anu myself often wonder
what we can do with it when retire to
private life." Gen. Woodford responded
that the President might have to remain in
the White House four years longer, on
account of the picture. tAh" said the
President, ''thst would be an imitation Of
nv term Of Office, and as have taken Oc-
casiou to pronounce against imitation, the
suggestion would also. for consistency,
have 70 be vetoed"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

HuMBLENEss.-They who are the full
est OF faith and richest in good works
make the least sound; when their hearts
and lives, like the face of Moses, shine
brightly with grace and holiness, they
do not, they will not know il; They con-
slider their greatest light and lustre is out
reflection from the Father of Lights.
and therefore they have no reason to
boast at all of borrowed goods.-[Swin-
mock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

The City Council of Biddeford, accord
INDUCING in free fight, in which linen
was rent, hats stove, eyes draped in
mourning. and hard words and hard blows
rained upon each other. 1t must be de-
cidedly pleasant to terminate the grave de-
liberations Of City Council by a general
melee The South is not the only COM
munity. badly reconstructed.
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ATLANTIC HOUSE.
BAR HARBOR, MT, nFsEI,T ,,,>

Proprietor. JONI II. DurGLNss EDWIN d,
pkst.LE THIS House built ON the site ngth,. ,,-..
DESTROYED by hfc ono year Lgo, i. in the nj ,l.,-
frcnCh style and finish, .urtnsunf,I B., b., t....-,
ooserEAloIy, giving one Of the ue.i Ipnralau. g.
views OF Mountain, Forest, Lake AMI t,-.,u N, 2
can De obtained AZ this celebrated watering II &C.
~ contains forty seven elee.ing raom-, 4, e.
4oit} ana wen ventilated with nufnbef OF A..
rooms communicating WITH sleeping room, II, d
AMI furnished for family appartln,nt.
ne general rccep ion rooms. private nar or. .
PHu'' anu private dining halls and pubic Office
WIN PnOIc halI eighty i've feet hong We I.. br .
ca At a'i time, furnishing beautiful Ia door
plohehane render this house one OF the most a.
tractive IN the place
Inc House Will be well supplied with tae'o
Lax ater, on all the floors. a private vi.
leading IRON me house TO the hore OF he I'd l r
eti,rLhent ana bathing purpos' and 4 new ,iae
walk 10 Inc steam boat wharf, render thi. rlafr ,
nome ioF the Invalid; ladies aud. children nd
sueh Gun he accommodated with DIRE and home
Ike privileges.
Large and suitable stables and ontonces with
an necessary attendants. Will lie found at com
lLaha' day or night. In short the ptopriet0r,
pledHe themselves to make this house one of the
most inviting and attractive stopping places MT
can be found at any Sea shore Retreat
- for iull particulars Apply 10 the prorrietcr.
VI ny leter Imol5
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

A NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITY.-Weg give
the Advertiser credit for the following
good thing :-''While recently visiting Ev-
ergreen Cemetery. friend overheard q
thrice made widow, mot yet old or home
ly, who was standing beside three mounds)
remark to another friend, who is known to
have been attentive to the widow in her
youth, 80, you might have been in that
row, had you possessed little more cour-
age
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4tp advertisements.
ELLSWORTH GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

TIT annual meeting of the Stockholders Of The
Ellsworth Gas Light Company, for choice OF
Omcers for the ensuing O1lici Al year and for
transaction OF any legal business will be held al
the store of J. I. G.. II, Grant On Monday
June End, at O'Clock T.. NJ
A~is ;. L. SToCEBRIDGE. Clerk
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

Headache. Dizziness. Worms, Lirer Com
Paint. Dyspepsia, Sour .Stomdchs. Bad
breath. &c. The surest preventive is DIR.
both Tonic and Lax alive. they restore nature
thereby curing costive habit. In the opinion
OF every Druggists. they are the most pleasant
and effectual remedy for the PILES. and The
only one that reached the cause, and applies-
tons are only time and money wasted. Trial
box. 30 cts. Lsrgc box, 60 cts, mailed free
for this last prce
DIR. HARRIsON'S ICELAND BALSAM.
splendid cure for COUGHS uoARsEsFss, and
all THROAT ani LUNG complaints. For sale
by f. 5. HARRISON Il co. Propretors. No.
l fremont Temple. Bost n, and by all Drug
gists. 4w 10
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07

Portsmouth has contributed $1,000 for
the Louisiana sufferers and intends to give
a. much more
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
Notice.
0<. Pn1aifer.

uAs reno we'd his Office to rooms over !. T
IL Jelllson's clothing store, where he viii be
gad TO see his friends and Il the best he can Il,
rrheye their sickness and troubles and more
pleased still, to have those who are indebted 10
hun, call and settle their Bills
Ellsworth May 4th, 1874. 3wlo