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required to give the number and direction
of the bends in certain crooked rivers. but
donbt IL the attention of pupil was ever
called TO the bend of II real river and asked
To give an opinion of the causes and vari-
Gus important results ef these crooked
places ia our rivers. such II question, fol-
lowed by observation would have given
mental discipline and prScticai knowledge.
most valuable. In one school, pupils were
giving the names Of the towns in Sw eden
and Norway. while the teacher examined
the abbreyiation at the bottom OF the page
To sUc if the answers were COZ rect
Another gave the names Of the towns on
the right uank of an unhnpouant river ia
/ Europe, while hind, stated that Rome
is celebrated for It's Cathedral"
Tie visitor propounded these three qucs.
tions to the class, not one of which could
be answered: What town joins this one
/ on the North: but few miles away on the
/ direct road Which Is the tight bank of
+ the river that runs only fifty rods from the
/ school hau,e: What is a Cathedral? Is
I not thi, an apt Illustration OF too mach OF
I the teaching aud sludyin. which obtain.
( il oar schools:
7 II -. there must hc 81 marked change
( b,f".c the Study OF geography can become
Pleasant AMI profitable. Many men whose
meats ~ observation haze been limited.
"uo>e ,choo, opportunities have been less.
have learned much more that i valuable
in geographical science. than the sch 'ol
boy "r e,u has learned during ,erns
spcu, 10 studying text books.
Th. lack of practical hnpwledsc, ds-
cliautr. ..,'",, 80 "u-v. .att,'" ."d tendency
10 Independent Thought manifested BY
those vino have taken course II gcugra-
phy call, loudly fpr reform
Mueh miy be expected from The improved
text book. which have eliminated u>rlr,,
matter, Introducing the basic principle, OF
physical geography, by statement and IL
iu,tratjou. presenting more conci-cly III,
ma Aciusiical aad political division, Of the
earth
Ia this briei article, have attempted
to illustrate soma OF the prominent error,
in teaehiug geography. In another.
viii endcavor TO indicate one method OF
improvement, by proper study OF Nature
before and in connection with a study Of
books. TEACHER.
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SpsfiaI A &

CoNsUMPTIvEs TAKE NorIcE.-Every mo-
me mt of delay makes your cure more hopeless
and much depends on the judcious choice of a
remedy. The amount of testimony in favor of
DR.. scheek's Pumonic Syrup, as a cure for
consumption,far exceeds all that can be brou eht
to support the pretentions OF any other medi-
cine. See DR.. Schenck's Almansc, containing
the certificates Of many persons of the highest
sespectsbility,w who have been restored to health
after being pronounced incursbe by physicians
Of acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup alone has cured many las these evidences
will show: but the cure is often promoted by
the employment of two other remedies which
DR.. Schenck provides for the purpose These
additional remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills. BY the timely use
ofthese medicines. according to directions, DR..
schenck certiies that most any case of Con.
sumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal
Office, Corner Sixth and Arch Sts,, Philadel-
pha,every Monday where all letters for advice
must be addressed. 4w5
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

The Lewiston Journal OF Feb, 4, says
Yesterday was "Caudlemas Day. and
II the old Scotch superstition is correct,
then we may reasonably expect pleasant
season before u. and good "corn year.
The Scotland old country folks have an
idea that If Cand,emas Is fair and clear
there will be two winters that year. SO
they are watchiul OF the signs OF the
times" II the day passes without show
er of rain or snow, then they prepare tor
terrible season ofstorms and cold. Yes
terday we had conglomeration or cold
and snow and rain and wind-one OF the
most disagreeabe days OF the season.
SO on this theory pleasant, early spring,
fine summer and genial autumn are in store
for US, and all can congratulate themselves
accordingly. The farmers will take notice
and put in good breadth OF corn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10
HOUSE.

The House receded ard concured with Sem |
ate In Bill to repeal an act relating to duties of
of Sherifis and County Attorneys and same was
referred 10 Com. on Temperance.
Com on Financial affairs reported Bill to
authorize cities and towns to charge interest at
rate not exceeding one per cent per month
on taxes remaining unpaid after certain time
Com. on Commerce reported bill to incor-
porate Deer Isle and Sedgwick Horse Ferry
Co.
Com. on Judiciary reported ought not to
pass, Bill to prevent careless use Of fire arms.
Pissed 70 be ERgroSsed-
An act relating to Ellsworth Police Court.
Monday, Feb. =
SENATE.
The interest Bill was disposed of by accept
ing the report OF the Com. that the same ought
not 10 pass, in concurrence with the vote Of
the House.
The Bill TO incorporate the Ellsworth Ma
rine Insurance Co. pending its passage to be
engrossed, was tabled
Bills were reported re Iating TO taxation Of
logs. and regarding certain fees Of Registers Of
Ceeds.
Resolves were reported sppropriating 81 .000
for Female Orphan Asylum Of Portland; 50 600
Tor Bangor Children, Home. and 1900 for the
Bath Asylum.
FiHaHy Passed
The following have passed both branches of
the Legislature. aud gone TO the Governor for
his approval: an act to incoI porste the Old
| Orchard Beach Railroad Company; an act for
| the preservation Of fish In Little Sehago lake
! in the county OF Cumberland; an act to make
! valid certain doiD2s Of the town Of Yarmouth
| IN lss9; an act TO authorize ChaS. Russell to
| build and maintain wharf in tide waters Of
J The keunebec river Mt Bowdoinhsm; an act TO
J prevent fishing in i'ffer pond in Dexter; an set
sddiIionai e chap 70 Of the laws 70 prevent
: Fcnobscot river; IN act concerning the proprir-
| tors of the >heepscot river bridge; an nc. to
! give additioEa al powers to the Piseataqus Mn
/ tdal Insurance company; an act To repeal al
! charters heretofore granted TO savings banks
| and banking institutions which have not organ
1 lied or shall not have organized preytou. to
Z Aug. /. 70: an net in relation TO fiscal srhoo-
! returns of towns TO be made to the state SUI
/ perintendent OF common schools; an act TO IN
/ corporate the Cape Elizabeth DyAing Company
| an act TO authorize the Receiver of the Ameri-
can Bank o pay dividends on lost certificate, /.
| an act permitting the defendant TO give bond IN
| trustee process; an act authorizing insurance
| companies 10 divide their directors into class
| es; an act % prohibit the taxing of fish In New
begin brook in the town of Newfed; an act 10
[ prevent the taking OF trout from the Rangcly
stream in Rangely; an act 10 authorize q. NJ.
| Davis and W. a. Jackson to navigate DamsT-
scotia lake aud river by steam an act to
| amend and renew the charter of the SebeC Lake
| Steamboat Company resolve in favor Of the
Joint Standing Committee on Education; re-
solve in favor OF Sofa Coiy.
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LLINAN bMBGE.-We understand the
hearing on the petition Of John II. slim.
sa9- L~4.. OF sullivan. for a charter 10
tHd toll-brld-e acres, sullivan river.
.e4t tie ferry. Wa, held before the Com
mttee on Commerce. at augusta. Tburs-
Day and Friday oi las; weeA. Mr.. WjSweII
g. inis city appearing for the petitioner.
4 Large number Of petitions from the
citlzeas ii Ellsworth. Hancock. sullivan.
G'a'd>55ro, s,eu5en. Mnbrldse. and 9th
er towns. were presented. iu aid Of Mr..
S..m~oa, petition
Inc cl-thehs OF Franklin and Eastbrook
oHpo-e the building Of the bridge. on the
ground that il viii interfere with their
commerce and diminish the amount 81
water in Franklin Bay. Il /, believed
IA IS F"r, that The bridge which Mr.. Slim
s'n proposes 70 build will hot interfere
with the rights aud privileges Of those ljv
lag ap the Bay, excepting the slight incou-
veAieuce Of going through a draw in said
bridge. while the comfort aud convenience
to the thousands on the sea-coast towns
OF Hancock ard Washington Counties
who have occasion to cross at Sullivan
Ferry, will be greatly promoted In the
Winter season il is sometimes impossible
to cross the Ferry. and frequently quite
dangerous The Ferry for years past has
been well attended. and the Ferrymen are
prompt and efficient, but a good bridge
would be great blessing.
The Committee almost unanimously vot-
ed 10 grant a charter. and should il pass
the Legislature, without being cucumber
ed with too many amendments, Mr..
otimson will build the bridge
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TO CONSUMPTITES.

The advertiser, an old physician retired from
active practice, having had placed in his hands
oy an East India Missionary the formula of a
permanent Cure of Consumption bronchitis
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung AZ
iections, also Positive and Radical Cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints.
amer having thoroughly tested Its wonderful cur
atiye powers in thousands OF cases, ieels il his
DUTY TO make II known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and copscientioms AZ
SIRE to relieve human suffering, he will send tree
Of charge) to all who desire It, this Iecipe, win
Iuli directions for preparing and successsully
using Sent oy return mail BY addressing
DIR. W. c. ST EVENs.
Honfoc Dieck, syracuse, n. I. 3mos4s
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Notice Of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, James NJ. Young of surry, Name
" on Il e fourth day of June, A. D. Is73 ~
ms deed OF mort sage of that date, Recorded *
Hancock Registry, Vol. l44, Page 525 conyeyed
TO the undersi lned lot OF land in said Surry de
seIIoeu az Notwithstanding at a stake and
stone on the Southern line OF Arson FIond5s r.
continued and ffty.two rods from said Ftood's
southwest corner bound thence sane course a .
said line one hundred rods to a stake-thence on
Aaron hitneifs, East line Continued and parallel
TO said Floods westerly line one hundrei and
sixty RODS u staSe on said kitheld's nne-thence
Easterly on said Floods NortherIy line contin ned
one hp rI iods to point nity-two rods from
Saiu Iood5 Northwest corner bound-thence
Sou herly parallel to said Floods WesterIv Gna
one hundred and sixty rods to the first mentioned
uounu containing one hundred acres reserying
Meny' nse acres on the Western side, and where.
as me condition contained in said Mortgage has
oeeh broken, We claim to foreciose the same and
State. VI aie
GEORGE W. ALLEN
ALMIRA ALLEN
BY their Attorney, A. Il. DRINKwArER
Surry, Feb. It'll, 1876. 9ss.
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The "Orent Ministerial Association" Of
Midtown. Rev. Merritt &. Beale, pastor.
from the l+th, through the 18th Of this
month. This calls together the preachers
OF Washington County for their Winter
meeting. An unusually large number have
sgniiied their intention Of being present,
thus giving promise OF most interesting
session.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10
The Study CT Geography.

The only study in the common school
course, which brings pupils in contact
with Nature is Geography, aud this i, gen
orally taught in such a manner a. to fail
OF accomplishing what We should 2ntici-
pate from the nature of the subject The
new departure" in education recognize
the necessity of following nature TO ind
the direction OF true progress; if the law
OF development. which governs the human
mind studied in connection with Ma
lures laws, the better method in education
will be found. Things before words" is
maxim of the day. but in the study of
geography, the science of the world as it
is, we study words, stdffing the MEM
DRY while starving the judgment. 1t has
been said that Guyot could not pass the
examination which pupils are obliged to
take in Geography in the Boston scho OILS.
The Professor knows the world. the pu-
pill knows only the book. Ii is needless to
ask which knowledge is most valuable. but
we should consider the two methods OF in
vestigating truth and adopt the better
one. Let US notice briefly some of the
faults plainly to be seen in the study of
this subject. We are told that "Geogra-
ply is description of the Earth. Now
as the earth is not very far from any one
of US, why not begin our study witt the
thing itself? Not doing this is the flrst and
greatest fault in our method of investiga-
ton. Secondly, books are to help us TO
study the subject. but We study the books
and ignore the subject.
Thirdly, Many things stated in the books
are true but not worth knowing. other
things are valuable as practical knowl-
edge in our readings, business. travels &c.
Which class of facts does the average pu-
pill learn?-go into our school rooms.
Listen to a recitation in geography.
In one of our town schools, pupils were
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

THE TOBACCO TRApE.-The Internal
Revenue officers have beel instructed TO
enforce tie law 10 every case where it i,
found THAI tobacco. snuff or cigars have
been removed from the original packages.
for sale. Tobacco, snuf and cigars are 70
De sold from the original packages, proper
~ stamped. AMI in no other way. when
ever any stamped box or package contain
inE tobacco, snuff. cigars, cheroots. or Gig
aretts, shall be emptiedlt IS the duty Of the
person. in whose hands the same may be,
- -t.-.''.- tha--on and severe
MI also applies 10 distilled spirits and
malt liquors. Dealers viii bear in mind
that they cannot.remove. tobacco or cigar,
from the original packages and put them
IN showcases, jlr,. or anything else. with
out rendering themselves liable to The pen
alties imposed by law
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

MAINE GENERAL HosPIrAL.-Since the
opening OF the hospital l55 patients have
entered. 1871 have been discharged. and Is
are at present under treatment. Sixty. six
per cent OF the cases for treatment are sur
HISh froftaad, 'the resi- being gene
IF Pm other parts OF the State. or the l55
patients only twenty-six per cent are from
Portland. Every county in the State ex-
cept Frsnklin has been represented among
the patients. OF the 1877 discharged from
the hospital II have been cured, 80 re-
lieved ~ not relieved, IS have died, - not
treated. There are free beds. \ patho-
logical department has been started.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
The following are the New Englandmembers
of the Union Republican Congressional COM
mttee: Maine, Eugene Hale; New Hamp-
shire Aaron Cragin; Vermont. c. III. joyce:
Massachusetts, Henry L. Pierce; Rhode Is
land, L. w. Ballon, Senator Cragin of New
Hampshire will probably be chairman Of the
committee.
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PERSONAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all officers, sailors.
and soldiers, wounded, ruptured, injured in the
pension, and thousands of pensioners are entitled
to an increased rate. Apply Immediately through
DIR. L. B. JACKSON,
Late surgeon, U. s. NAVY,
No. new Snameers st.. New York Tyr "a, Is
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

The Republic for February has been re
ceiyed. Its pages are nlled with interesting
material. invaluable to those who desire q
faithful record OF current political events
The Republic favors yaltr honesty, and
ability as the three essential requisites for
public confidence and support. Ali these are
found united IN the Republican party, hense
its strong advocacy for the party and lis princi
pies The present number contains, among
other interesting articles, a record of Congress
sional doings, with full report of the speeches
OF HUI. Garfield. and Blaine; Payment OF Reb-
el Debts; the Weakness OF Democracy. ire
House Committees; Record Of the Democratic
Speaker; the National Banking system: and a
Word TO Thoughtful Men. No Republican can
afford TO be without this sterling monthly,
send 81 TO Republic Publishing Company.
Washington, ID. {.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

On Monday. Hon. E. Hale introduced
a bill. limiting the penal tonnage tax on
certain United States vessels, TO the old
rate OF 30 cents per ton. instead of 81 80 ;
also, for the repayment by the Secretary
OF the Treasury OF the tonnage tax Illegal
~ exacted
There is one Georgian who is not delight
ed with Ben Hills achievements in the House
He writes in the Atlanta Constitution:
The truth is that Mr.. Blaine outwitted the
whole Democratic leadership, entrapped a
speech that served for Radical capital, and put
Mr.. Hill Al a serious dis advantage BY the adroit
use CT Lis record and speeches.
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Special Convocatlon.


0Nk-ElGHIH part of the Sch. Redontlo and on q
" fourth part 81 sch. Catherine both Of EfI-.
worth, anu Il not sold al private sale BY the fr.,
saturday IN March next, VIII be sold al auction
q sAld saturday, az O'Clock, y. NJ. 1t the Post
- Terms half down. Balance IN three or six
months.
3w6 II a. E,TpN
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The parents Of a poor family presented
Themselves 10 members Of a certain chart
table society in Bangor and asked for
clothes 70 wear. They were well provided
for and went on their way rejoicing. The
next day all OF the children-three in mum
ber-were dressed up in their new gar
ments and sent down town TO have their
pictures taken. They again applied for
Charity Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

s-Tbe New York sun ennmerates the follow
ng advantages in favor of Mr.. Blaine-he has
the party support of the South, represents the
anIi-Caihoiie movement, has. struck the key
note OF the coming campaign, and, ''hss more
and warmer personal friends than any other
Republican statesman
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

The Androscoggin Herald SAYS the
reform work in So. Berwick IS meeting
with great success. Where four months
ago there were dozen liquor shops open,
not urop can now be obtained. The SO.
Berwick Reform Club is now in the thin
teenth week of its existence and is stron-
ger than ever, numbering 500 members.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10
Pauper Notice.

''HE undersigned hereby gives notice that n.
= mas contracted with the City of EllsworIh "a,
.ne support Of the Poor during the ensuing YEA,
ana an mas made ample provision for their sppport
ne therefore forbids all persons from FURNISHING
supPies % any pauper on his account as, with
furnished. q pRirY ~ gins SC
Ellsworth. May Is, 1875 so.,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10

MELTlAH X. CHASE
ANDREW A. FIskE.

ANDREW A. FIskE
HEREBf give public notice. that | have a
1 claim BY mortgage upon certain parcel Of
land situated IN Bluehill. in the County Of Han
cock, des crlbed as follows, to wi;-BegIunipg Al
the center OF the road near the dwelling house II
the late Nehemiah Hinckley thence south seven
degrees east thirty-one rods to land nv
belonging to Addison Dodge thence north a al
grees west by said hodges land tyentv.seyan
RODS TO land now or formerly belonging 10 Isaac
Merrill; thence ~ said Merrill's land North Is al
grees west eighteen rods and twenty links to cor
nei thence north seyenty-ive degrees cast 81
rods and ten links by land now or formerly Owned
oy Holt Wescott, to corner; thence north is
degrees west two rods 10 corner; thence north
my five degrees cast about one rod to place al
beginning, containing four acres more or less
Also, another parcel OF land situated in Blue
hill, aforesaid, being the same conveyed by deed
from william +. Tenney, and John +. Tenney, 10
said Andrew A. Fiske on the 9th day Of Noyem
Der, a. D.. 1887, being the "Clough Field " -
called, aud containing fifteen acres more or les
reference being had to said deed for a more tul
description OF said land.
Said mortgage is dated the slst day OF Aupust
A. D., 1874, and recorded In Hancock ReEis ~ !,
Deeds, vol la, page 242 - %
Inc condition in SAID mortgage has bsen
oroken, BY reason whereof claim mi, TIRE .
MELTIAH X. CHASE.
BY his Attorney, II. A. TRIPP. sw6
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2. S.-Please rememher ,ha, an m.
members OF the club and the represen,a-
tives OF the other societies are expected to
meet IN the Club Room, at a O'Clock ?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-02-10
state of NIaina

HAScooK, ss-srpreme Judicia! Court, october
Term, y. u. 1875.
AMBROSE WHITE, OF Buck.port, ia The
County of Hancock,
GEO. a. sHUTE. OF stockton. in the Coaptv OF
Waldo.
A CTIoS Of assumpsit to recover nttv.four dol.
70 De due plaInuf from defendant according to
the account annexed TO Wit:
"rit dated september 2ith. 1875, returnable Id
the term q -aii Court, holden at Ellsworth, ia
ne second tuesday Of October A. d.. Is.j Al
domnum 80,
.. Z. CUNNINGHAM.
Attorney for plaintiff.
That the sad defendant at the the date Of the ser
vice OF the writ, was not an inhabItant Of TIL.
state, and had no tenant, agent Or attorney with.
IN the same, an that he had no notice Of The
pehdency OF THIS SUIT, Il - ordered, that notice
thereoi be given 10 the said George A. Shute Nv
puOhsuing an abstract Of the writ ami this order
thereon, three weeks successvely in the Ellsworth
American the last Bile alton to be at least thrt,
GAYS before the next term Of this Court 10 be
held at Ellsworth within and for the County Or
Hancock. on the second Tuesday OF April next
that he may then and there, in said Court appear
and show cause u any he have, why judgment
should Rot be rendered against him ami exerL.
uon issue accordingly.
Attest H. b. SAUNDERS CLERK
Abstract of the writ and order ~ Court
thereon-Auest, III. j. oAC> DERs CLERK.
3w6
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CATARRH.
Would willingly have given one hun
dred dollars for the relief OBJ
tanned from the first dose.
From the weiI-known maker Of Yale's
Mammoth Tent.

FROM the wei-knOwn maker OF haieNs
Mammoth Tent.
"GEsTLENES,-Ih have Suffered ten years from
the worst forms of ACUTE CATARRn, or COLD IN
THE HEAD, that ever afflicted mortal man. When :
ever took fresh cold II would settle in my head,
causing the most violen; sneezings accompanied
BY excessive discharges from my eyes aud nos G.
For days and days my suffering would he intense,
and finally settling ia my luius and bowels would
render my Ire miserable for a month. Never, dur
ing all my su6erings, was able 10 obtain even
temporary relief from auy medicine ever tired.
Three weeks ago while suffering from the worst
attack ever had, procured a bottle II SAN
FoRp's RADICAL CUBE FuR CArAKkH, The re-
Iici from the hrst dose was 80 CRAFTY ing that |
would willingly have given one hundred dollars
to obtain Il. a few doses romplctety cured me,
NV head - since been perfectly tree from mn.
cous accunTlsttuns, my brt athiug easy and not a
symptom Of trouble about my back ana bowels
has presented itself. Its eject In my case has
been Il uly remarkable.
Very respectfully, r. VI. RALE-
sail and Awning Maker. south Market ~
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sS~Members OF other Clubs are cor.
dSiiy invited to take part in the crlehfa-
ton
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rgUsspAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1915.
;, nnnhllcan Aalinnal Comenllon.


7,-.tf--tsn. January Is. The Republican Com
,airaa have appointed Cincinnati June lt'H' ''i
g.. %.Itaual { invention,