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, 1876-02-19
LOCAL. lT1IyAS.
The Editor.

TT. Marks is reft,ng his saloon at the
upper end of town and intends to soon open
it to the public,
sou,herly Wind has prevailed for the last
two days, resulting in rnising the river about
three H. +, DOlan is running his logs.
We accidentally omitted the names of
John D, ilorg IN from our grand jury list
and &. W. Stevenson from our Petit jury
lists last week.
The singing class will meet at the River
Side Hotel, on Sunday Feb. 2O;h. Mt half
past 10 o'clock, The object is to organize
club, and establish school.
Qllte number arrived by the Zephyr, on
A'S lssi arp who have expressed the inten
tlon OF settling in the county. There is
r'mm torplenty more,
Thursday, Feb. l7,h.--Alniost continued
rain for the lust fourteen hours. Warm
Sonthrrly win' The river has raised about
three feet in the lust three ,luys
We have received u very long commune
cation from some one without any signature
We call attention 10 our last weeks paper.
We must decline all communications unless
the real name Of the author accompanies
them.
ID, B. Jackson & ca. of Lowell are the
heaviest dealers in general merchandise clo.
my business on this river below Snohomish
CITY, Anyone doing business with them
will meet with fair dealing. We advise all
wanting anything in their line to give tllcm
aeaIl' See their advertisement in another
column
, 1876-02-19
AJminIstrntor's Notice.

" TGE MATTER or THE Estate OF PETER COG.
ftIe, t4rE oP SSoHoMIsH County, W. T.
Tbe undersigned having been appointed by the
A&A. Royal Haskell, judge Of the Probate Court
Of an0homlsb County, Washington Territtry, ad.
GipiStrutor Of the aforesaid estate Notice Is here.
NJ given to oil persons having demands agai ist
9Ola EstAte, Wpresent them n me 1T nv residence
" iOM County within ons year from the date here
oi properly rnthcntic ted, or they will be forever
dI0JrEd. and all persons knowing them 'evGs to
p! Indebted tn said estate are required To make
pyyracat within nIucty days from the dl hereof
MORRIS n. FROST.
A LhinLtrdtOr
, 1876-02-19

We ARE very much pleased tn chronicle the
fact that Capt. Wright has resumed com.
nand Of the Zephyr. and came TO snohomish
with her last Sunday. His prnmptness and
energy has heretofore made the beautiful
Zephyr one Of the most popular boats on the
SOUND. We do not think hi, short resting
spell, aud visit east will cause him to loose
any Of hls gool qualities, or make the Zepbyr
less popular under his present command,
than formerly.
, 1876-02-19
Thr Aurthsrn Star.
FEBRUARY II, 1876,
Poor Fellow.

Who ia the man so crossed and frettcd9
To whom you know you're al! iudebiedY
The Editor
Who bears the jeers aud tapnts of In,nG
Who when he fails begins again?
The Editor
Who wears stern and careworn kAce'
Who walks with quick and hurried pacep
Who goes through life as on raccy
The Editor.
Who's full oftoil Of trouble and carep
Who other peoples trials bcarp
Who humbugs always fight and dares
Or curses gets the lions share'
The Editor
Who has no greedy hand for cashp
Who speaks with feeling: never rs!hp
Sheds tears when comes the mi ty crash
Whose words are wisdom and not trash?
The Editor.
Who tolls by day and late at nightS
Who tolls to make the dark side brght9
Who Ger the earth Is shedding light?
The Editor
whose weary brain must furnish all
The copy al the printers call'
The Editor.
whose sheet do men 80 on deride?
To shGn hard work who's often tried
The lazy shlft--the patent outSide'
The Editor
who, when death has lain him straight,
Is carried to st. Peters gatcy
And, knocking, never has 10 wait,
o. gnash his teeth in torment state,
0r e'er bewail so sad fate?
The Editor
, 1876-02-19

Inc Surprise Party at Mr. Cathcart's
lioteI last Tuesday Evening in honor OF the
newly married couple Mr.. & Mrs. Porter Of
Lowell, was very pleasant and highly en-
loyaoIe affair, Il was participated in by a
large number Of our young people; dancing
was kept up till late hour, and everything
passed off pleasantly, "mine host" Mr.. Cath
cart left nothing undone to make il pleas
ant for everyone.
, 1876-02-19
ECE.

1nere will be GrOnG Bal at LOWELL, Feb 2?
GNNd nusic will be provided. All are hy.tcd,
Tick Is g, 80.
, 1876-02-19

ARRIVED, Feb. 18th. Str. Yakima, Capt.
o'nry' to whom we are indebted for the fol
lowing: Freight to Mr.. Comeiort, D. b. Jack.
son d. Co., Packard & jackson and Benj.
stretch. She will load with ship knees and
then tow boom Of logs from the mouth oil
the river to Port Gamble.
, 1876-02-19

There is to I've q grand hall at Lowell
Frb. 22nd. Mr.. Smith an, Mr.. Jackson
called upon us yesterday and say they are
determined to spare no pains 81 that ALI can
en)"y themselves. Mr.. Burnett, assisted bv
the Packwond Bros. and Others, will furnish
the music. Quite a number will attend
irom here We hope to see Iarge attendance.
, 1876-02-19
MARRIED.

NJrricd Feb nth, at snohomlsh City, A, 1.
fpttps, to Ms, Medora Ross, both Of this county
Na cards Editorial staff neglected! Com.
nNAt IL unnecessary.
, 1876-02-19
BORN.

~ A. suohomIsh City, Feb. ,4th, to tho wife J. II.
WJto0, sou,
~ Lowell. Feb 18th, to the wife OF Henry
GEjcDel o danghtet.
, 1876-02-19
STOCK FOR SALE.

kr THE EBEY HOUSE, TWO cows ONE
RRlk. one steer, three Sows and pigs, one boar
aIl i've sbvuts.
FRED REDE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
Vol. XXI. Whole No. ll29.No. 38,
The Cost Of Idleness.

When all the people Of the whole country
are engaged in productive industry, either
directly or indirectly, it tmust RESULT In gen.
eral prosperity. whether wages or profits
are high or low. If wages are low, cap
italists are encouraged ,and enterprise and
business are pushed forward. II there is
disproportion between capital and labor,
and the latter does not get enough, the
evil soon regulates itself, by more engag-
ing as managers, and making labor more
in demand. This runs up wages. If cap
italists and managers make nothing. they
cease to hire, wages drop, and many be-
come idle. This is exactly the trouble
now; too many persons are out Of employ
ment. The evils has been greatly increas-
ed by that kind of despotism which has
so extensively ruled, known as trades-un-
ions, which are contratry to all principles
OF American freedom, and which the peO-
pie and their weathercocks, the rulers,
would have long ago suppressed had they
not feared losing votes. There are, in
the United States, at least II, 600 900 work
ing or producing people. The causes
above mentioned have thrown about one
third out of employment. or reduced a
larger number to an amount equivalent to
one-third ;or thrown out 900 900 prOdcers.
Each of these would earn on an average
$500 year; some more and some less,
their food AMI clothing constituting a
part. Multiply the 100000 persons by
the $500 and we have product Of ne less
than 81 200 ,OO0, 900. the same as actually
sunk annually, because those who could
earn this sum are idle. A much less sum
consumed at the Chicago fire, was felt
through every State in the Union. 1t is no
wonder then that we have hard times,
when SO large an amount Of what is the
same as money is constantly distracted
from the great pile of national prosperity
Country Gentleman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21

Never shall We forget the hrst Chinaman
whom we employed as house. servant The
excellent and trusted Bridget who had
! lived with Us SO long was to be married
and, after her, We felt indeed, that mo
Irish need apply" She remained beyond
her time that We might fll her place, but
each aspirant To the culinary domain
seemed worse than the preceding, and ii p
nally We asked oar Chinese laundry man +
he could send Us "a Chna-boy," as they
are called Biddie protested
Och | cant bear to think Of YES hay-
Ing Chinaman? They will stale all there
Is IN the house, and yes won't know where
II goes
But we made due allowance for Biddie'>
predjudices, engaged "a boy" and he came
NJ Ihe time niinoip fai
y neat. rather handsome fellow, he was
and as he disappeared into his room, bun
die IN hand, We were conscious of grea /
drawing OF the spirit toward him. In five
minutes he emerged clad in the daintiest
of white blouses aud aprons, his pigtail
glrded around his head as meaning bust
ness, aud With the quletest step and mebe
he sought US out in the parlor, and came
and stood before US" his head slightly
bowed, his hands folded, perfectly silent,
awaiting orders. There was a submissive
ness in his attitude. his expression his
whole aspect, which suggested the Old
Testament and the "Arabian Nights" in
| turn. Our heart leaped up, as Words
worth's 10 rainbow. Here was new
regime. indeed! How promising! How
delightful,
He went to work in way which showed
perfect acquaintance with his duties, and
We mentally planned to teach him was he
not heatheu?), to make much OF him, and
to keep him long time. 1t was nice TO
have such diatRgue- looking creature
around, and how deftly he waited on door
and table? About the middle OF the after
noon, another ChiEaman appeared on the
scene, aud the two had much cackle to-
gether. No. showed No. his kitchen
laundry, and closet; and We concluded
that he was pleased with his convenien
and was receiving congratulations there
upon By five O'Clock he again "came
! and stood before us"
My fliend leap-good boy; he asty you :;
| catchum place, San Flancisco."
And China-boy No. | summarily de-
| parted. leaving behind him quite all infer
ior substitute. And with him went, as we
learned that evening, all the cracked
wheat which we CHANGED to have In the
flour-coset.-[ From "Cdlyoraia House
keepers and Chinese Servants iu Scribner
| for SEPTEMBER
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
A Jugglsr in q Grave.

Professor Nixon had advertised that he
would allow himself to be placed In a cof-
I'm, screwed down and buried in a grave
six feet deep. He was to remain there for
one hour and half, and then rise from the
grave through the soil. The grave was
dug in Belvidere. s. c., and he said that If
he failed he hoped the crowd would be
large enough to ensure a respectable leg
acy to his wife and children.
Upon approaching the grave Nixon was
seen on platform performing jugglers
tricks. He was dressed in bright yellow
coat, pink trousers (short) and about eev-
Egyptian. II the Egyptians ordinarily
dress in that costume, Moses was justified
In getting ont of the country at all haz-
ards. An Egyptian taskmaster with bro
gan like Nixon'S must have been able to
administer fearful kick. Nixon soon ap-
preached the grave and made earnest ap-
peals to the crowd to get way from it.
The coffin was brought forward and acom-
mittee was selected to see that there was
no deception. Nixon now pulled off his
shoes and stood on on the coffin holding
10 each hand vial. His Voice assumed
unnatural solemnity. He said that he
wanted silence for a while; that this was
lite and death matter; his voice became
"usNtt anu pefspiTatiOn Degan 10 start up
on his brow. He paused moment. A
look of grave determination settled upon
ais face, and with a tremulous sigh he
hastily swallowed the contents of the vial.
In few minutes his face assumed death
ly pa!lor and dark rims appeared beneath
his eyes. The spectators thought he was
gong to die. He laid in the coffin and the
lid was screwed down. The coffin was
rapidly lowered into the grave and the
earth shoveled in.
The excitement increased as the time
Tor which the professor was to remain uu-
der ground (thirty mnutes) passed. AT
twenty eight minutes the excitement COM
municated itself to the judges, and they
issued orders for the horn to be blown.
which was TO summon the buried man
forth. As the first note Of the instrument
rung out the assembly became frantic.
Soon scream rose as the earth began to
crack and Nixon came up into sight with a
load OF dirt on his head. Then howl
was caused by the discovery that the Pro-
ies'orss appearance had been made
through neatly covered chamber, which
was divided by only a thin partition from
the head OF the grave. He had burst the
the head out OF the coffin, crept into the
shaft. and emerged from it at the sound Of
the horn. He bowed his thanks and with
drew.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21

Letter from Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. 8, lsi

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. 3, 1876.
The Norwegian and Swedish depart
ments have large and well executed varie-
ty of plastic figures. They are OF such ma
tural appearance as TO be often mistaken
for real tableaux and are much better done
and truer to nature than they could possi-
bly, be If wrought from terra cotta, bronze
or marble. They are painted in flesh col.
ors and dressed in costumes of wool or
cotton peculiar to the country. Next to
Italy. In the Norwegian department about
hall way down the aisle, is painted can
vas, representing winter scene In that
country. The floor which is of cotton, rep
resents snow, and on it is sledse drawn
by a reindeer. Inside the sledge is seated
an old Norwegian, taking leave of his wife.
She is standing at his side with the baby
in her arms. Another effective group is in
the recess formed by two sides Of the elab-
orately carved gateway. Here are seated
an old man and his wife at centre table.
The husband has an open bible before him
and the wife sits listening as he reads to
her from the book of life. This statuary is
greatly admired. the features and express
sion are so perfectly delineated. The hands
are perfectly modelled. even the wrinkles
being copied with the most astonishing ac-
curacy. Another group consists of father
mother and child. This is the first group
OF this kind to be seen as one enters the
Main Building The child closely resem-
bles a papoose. being SO closely wrapped
up as to leave only its face and neck visl-
BILE. A little way beyond this Is very
simple but touching scene. The father
stands quietly looking at dead deer that
| he has Just shot. He leans upon his gun
| medtating over it. The mother looks at
him half reproachfully, while the little girl
affrightedly clings to her uOther's apron
for protection but gszes intently upon the
deer which is q noble looking animal and
| from his side are blood stained marks.
| showing where the bullet took effect. The
| manner in which this deer is prepared re-
fleets great credit upon the taxidermist.
Here is another scene, but somewhat com
ical, Seated at an old oaken table Is 9
matchmaker busy at work. standing close
BY is his wife making ludicrus efforts TO at
tsact his attention. she directs his looks
back of him where stand bashful young
man and woman. the girl in her embarrsss
ment is tugging at string of beads arount
her neck. while the young man with al
honest calm look is waiting to catch tn
old mans eye and ask him for bis daughte
| AT little distance from this is very sal
scene. 1t represents . young mothe
kneeiipg by an old cradle wherein lies he
dead baby. The pallid face and halle close
eyelids sre infinitely copied. The husSan
and child are close BY the grief stricke
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21

How THEY HEAD FROM MAINE The
New York Herald says of the great Re-
publican meeting in the city Monday
night: The meeting was extraordinarily
enthusiastic, the names of Grant and
Hayes being cheered to the echo when
ever they We're mentioned. The most
enthusiasm was manifested, however,
when Colonel Ingersoll read a dispatch
from James e. Blaine, announcing that
the Republicans had carried every county
in Maine. The effect of the reading of this
despatch was electrical, but when Colon
ell Inge-soll announced that it was signed
by that knight of political chivalry,' y
James G.. Rlaiue, the scene that ensued
fairly beggars description. The entire
audience sprang to their feet as Que man,
and for several minutes the cheers were
deafening, while men apparently beside
themselves wildly threw their hats In the
air, and even some of the ladies. Catching
the infection, rose in their places and wav-
ed their handkerchiefs enthus iastically
over their heads.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21

A PAINLESS DEATH-Professor Tyn-
dali, in recent holiday lecture at the
Royal Institution, speaks thus of the pain
less death by electricity:
Franklin was twice struck senseless hy
the shock. He afterwards sent the dis
charge of two large Jars through six ro-
bust men they fell to the ground and got
up again without knowing what had hap
pened; they neither heard or felt the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
Geo. VIM. Curtis on Republicanism.

The rise of the republican party marked
the beginning of the day that was to end
the long night that had enshrouded
American politics. 1t stepped forward
like an army with banners TO the music of
the falling chains OF four millions of
slaves. Ii kindled the light of hope in ey. S
which had closed desparingly in the dark
ness, and to day, as you celebrate its
feast remember that it macrhes across his
tory representing, not so much the union
and freedom of these States of ours, as
the union. liberty, and progress Of all
mankind. Born of the conscience and in
telligence Of the American people, it not
only saved the country and enframchsed
a race but it vindlcated before the world
the power and resolution of republican
free government. Twenty years ago the
republican party cast its first vote; six
teen years ago II elected its first Presi-
dent-a man so pure and true, so wise and
tenner. that, dying in the moment of his
country's regeneration, the great heart of
the American people has canonized the
name of Lincoln alonside Of that of " ash
ington.
Great principles. great men, great needs
for the country and mankind-behold fel-
low citizens. In these the true glory Of the
republican party, and from these in the
past iel US garner INSPIRATION anu courage
for the futher. And let us not forget. but
clearly understood. that the republican
party In all the years OF its history was
victorious. not So much by trusting 10 par
ty spirit or party orgonizsfian, as by trust
ing always, as now, In the sagacity. the
patriotism. the honesty, the conscience, OF
the American people. For fifteen years it
mas controlled the Government OF the cons-
\ try. In all that time it, aseendancy was
| practically unquestionsd. Why? What
Is the secret OF it, long predominencef 1t
h an open secret. The secret of it, power
now, a. for the past fifteen years, Lies In
the fact. that on the whole, IL represents
and has represented the general convic-
iion and desire OF the patriotic portion Of
the American people; because they are
convinced that throagh the republican par
| " they are surest to gain The results that
I've nearest their hearts because they be-
lieye II has the purpose and the courage "a
be true to their deepest conviciious.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
postrp.
Farewell to Summer.

BY GEORGE ARNOLD.
Summer is fading; the broad leave. that grew
So freshly green when June was young. are
falling;
And all the whisper-haunted forest through.
The restless birds In saddened tones are call.
ing,
From rustling hazel copse and tangled dell:
Farewell sweet Summer,
Fragrant, fruity summer,
sweet FAREWELL"
Upon the windy hills. in many field.
The honey-bees hum slow above the clover,
Cleaning the latest sweets its blooms may Weld
And,knowing that their harvest time Is over,
Sing, half lullaby and half . knell:
Farewell, sweet Summer,
Honey-lsden Summer,
Sweet farewell"
The little brook that babbles mid the ferns.
Der twisted roots and sandy shallows play
ing.
Seems fain to linger in its eddied turns.
And with paintive, puring voice is saying
Sadder and sweeter than nv song can tell:
Farewell. sweet summer,
Warm and dreamy summer,
Sweet FAREWELL
The iiful breeze sweeps down the winding
lane.
With gold and crimson leaves before it flying
Its gusty laughter has no sound of pain,
But in the lulls IL sinks 10 gentle signing.
And mourn' the Summers early-broken spell |;
Farewell. sweet summer.
Rosy. blooming Summer,
Sweet farewell"
SO bird. and bee, and brook. and breeze make
moan,
With melancholy song their loss complaining
!, too. must Join them, ~ ] walk alone
Among the sights and sounds OF Summer.
waning,
|, too, have loved the season passing well:
So farewell. summer.
Fair. but faded summer,
Sweet farewell,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21

mother who Is endeavoring to hide her
feelings. The holy book lies open on the
knees of the father and near him is the lit
tie girl listening to the holy scripture. by
the cradle is alittle black coffin ready to re
ceive the body. In another recess are two
women. .peddlers, with trays filled with ho-
siery, cheap laces, suspenders, thread, bee
dies and cotton, children eager to get a
peep In at the wares. A very pretty group
Is to be seen in the Woman's Pavilion
Two modest girls are testing their lovers
by means OF the simple Marguerite daisy.
They pull leaf after leaf from the little
flower. which Is interpreted "He loves me
he loves me not" but glancing over their
shoulders is the lover who has come up be-
hind them, dressed in a long white surtout
and high black hat. his face beaming with
hope and pleasure as he awaits the verdict
making her his own. In the French de-
partment are a variety OF dolls. Two per-
feet specimens were exhibited by French
man to a large aud admiring crowd. One
was little doll about foot high who was
sitting before a dressing mirror; with one
hand she is powdering her face with tiny
powder puff. while with the other she used
q fan. She was handsomely dressed in a
rose colored satin dress, vatican style !;
her hair hung in ringlets and every thing
corresponded to make perfect toilet. The
movement of her head from side to side
while tanning herself was close imitation
OF life. The other doll represented Par
isian lady In walking costume. Her dress
was of two shades OF brown. the sleeveless
overdress being of the lightest tinge Of
ecru trimmed with white point lace. The
dress was en-traine and hung gracefully
pendant. She was of the blond type and
wore a white chip hat trimmed with two
little white ostrich tips aud pink roses on
the base. As she walked, she used her fan
tipped with ermine, and managed her skirts
turning her head in an easy graceful man
ner. The dolls are valued nj twenty-five
dollars aud are sold rapidly u: that prIce,
being in their way such perfect little curl
osities. AMrCUs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-21
PROMPT AND MERIrFD PrrNIsUMFSI

PROMPT AND MERITED PUNISHMENT
Wednesday evening, as two young girls
were passing the corner of Georgia and
Sutter streets, they were rudely accosted
by one Of couple Of overgrown hoodlums
who were standing on that corner. The
girls, on reaching their destination, inform
ed gentleman acquaintance of the stflir,
and as it was not the first time that ladies
had been insulted in passing that point. he
determined not to let il pass unnOticed.
Arraying himself in one of the tightest OF
pull. backs borrowed for the occasion"
and accompanied by the two girls, he
started on his avenging mission, On ar
irving at the corner, the two "mashers"
were found to be still there, and as the
trio were passing, one OF the two advanced
a step, offering his arm to one OF the lad
les with the remark: "Ah, good evening,
my dear girl. Can have the pleas.
He didn't have time to say any muIe, for
Just then his dear girl" gave hin. one
straight from the shoulder, knocking the
killer up against the wall Of the build
ing with such force that it shook the build
ing a thOuyh there were two iirst-cass
earthquakes having lively revival inside.
As soon as he got his wind he apologized.
and was allowed to escape further punish
ment his comrade having already fled
Tolaud (Cal.) Times.