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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-10-24

Slaashtsrins Swine.

A correspondent OF the New Eng.
land Farmer SAYS:
What l consider tine proper way to
kill hog. is to get into the pen alone.
work up to the victim carefully,
scratch his back little. perhaps, and
before he is aware of any danger, slip
rope into his mouth; but BY all means
avoid any excitement SD far as possible.
When the rope is well secured in his
mouth. hand the end to the assistant,
who will pull it tight, and, as quick as
you can get the hog into good pos
ition, strike good smart blow above
his eyes with an axe or hammer. |
used an old adze, which has small
round head and makes . smaller mark
than an axe. Ii the blow is hard. and
aimed right, the hog will fall. and will
not stop TO do the most natural thing
for hog. that is, TO sgueal. aud he NAV
then be bled just as well as if not stun
ned. Besides the humanity OF this
method. another advantage is that it
saves hard tussle which is required to
throw and hold a large hog when in
possession of all his faculties. Ii is not
always necessary 10 rope a hog. bnt it
is the safest way, as they may dodge if
not held, and you will miss your aim.
which is very undesirable; consequent
ly, it is better 10 rope aud hold them:
then. if the first blow fails. it NAV be re-
peated instantly.
DR.. Slads says: There is an idea
prevalent among farmers, and even
among many of those who practice the
slaughtering of swine as an avocatiou.
that, if these animals are rendered in
sensible by blows upon the head, it is
impossible TO empty the blood vessels.
There is no foundation. however. for
any such opinion. Amy obstacles to
bleeding are due. not 10 material differ
ence in the anatomical arrangement of
the blood vessels, but solely 10 the DIFF.
ficulties attending the cutting through
of tie great mass of fat and flesh which
characterizes the necks of swine. in or
der TO reach those yessels-a reason.
certainly, why the animal should be
rendered insensable before bleeding,
not only on the score of humanity, but
also on the score of advoiding the bar.
barous sights and sounds which so fire.
quently disgrace our towns and viii
lagos. In Europe, generally, and a,
the present time in our large slaughter
ing establishments, both in New Eng
land and at the West. the swine are
first rendered insensible by being stun
ned"
The writer believes that there are but
few OF the readers of the Farmer who
would go back TO Old practices, after
killing number of swine by stunning
and then bleeding. Let us try and get
ont of the old ruts. and see if there are
not better ways than those our fathers
followed, even in killing hogs.
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Says contemporary, one leak on
nearly every farm may be observed in
the neglect OF the agricultural imple-
ments. In travelling over the country,
it is no unusual sight TO see ploughs,
harrows, wagons, sleds, reapers, and
now rs, etc.. in the fields, lanes, barn
yards and by the sides of public high
ways. Whenever you see things piled
around in this way, you can set it
down that there is at least one leak OIL
that farm. An excuse mag be found
for some farmers of limited means,
that they are not able TO build shelters
for their implements; but we find the
same leak on farms where they count
their acres by hundreds and their dol.
lars by thousands. And of course the
larger the farm, the greater the leak
We believe a careful estimate of tho
annual shrinkage thus incurred by some
farmers would astOnish them, and show
why farming does not pay.
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to
i all concerned that he has been duly ap-
pointed, and has taken upon himself. the trust Of
an Administrator OF the estate of
ALFRED N. GROSS late of Bucksport,
in the Co. Of Hancock yeOman deceased.by giving
bond as the law directs he therefore requests
all persons who are indebted to the said deccas j..
eds estate. to make immediate payment, and
those who have any demands thereon to exhi bit
the same for payment.
JOSEPH TlLLOCk.
Sept. Is 1878. 3wAs
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Resting Places 70. Fow.s.

Far less attention is paid 10 provid-
ing suitable roosling places for fowls
and chicks than is given to host of
other and less important matters con-
nected with poultry and poultry houses.
We have seen neat,tasty poultry houses
which appeared from an outside view
10 be the most comfortable places fowls
could wish for, yet an inspection of the
inside revealed the roosis from five TO
six feet high, far too high DOR heavy
fowls. In ''ye olden times when
light-bodied fowls were the go, il did
well enough to let them roost high,
especially as the henhouse was not
carefully closed at night to prevent the
visits of predatory rats, weasels aud
other animals with natural relish for
chickens in the rough. Now We have
heavier fowls, are more particular in
regard to the condition of the plumage.
and take more pains with them, So
these aerial roosting places can readily
oe dispensed with, q substitute being
readily found in the now popular
roosling benches, which can be made
with but small outlay of time, labor
and money, aud are movable, permit
ting the fancier to move them wher-
ever necessary. These benches can be
made from twelve to sixteen inches
high and Of two by one inch Stats.
There is no regular length for these
benches, from five to six feet being a
very convenient size, though, if the
compartment be not too wide, they can
be made to conform to the width of the
house, being careful 10 make them set
true on the floor, with widespread legs
we'll fastened on.-Poultry journal.
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CLEAN CIDER BARRELs.-Cider max.
ing is now in order, and old barrels
must have become very musly AID
monldy and wholly unfit to use without
thorough fumigation. A scientific
journal gives the following receipt for
eftecting this, which we hope it may
do: ITO clean cider barrels, pour in
lime waller, and then insert trace
chain through the bung hole. remem-
bering 10 tasten strong cord Oh the
chain SO as to pull il out again. Shake
The barrel until all the mould inside is
rubbed off. Rinse with water. This is
simple enough, and would seem to
meet the requirements. Really fine
cider cannot be expected when the bar
rels are not perfectly sweet and CLEAN
Germantown Telegraph.
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poetry.



Yes. John was down thar NJ Mempbis
A heavin' O. cotton with emph'ss
An loading her onter the floats
l was comm away from Ole Texas.
Whar went after the wah-
Bout ii now I'll make no rehexes,
But wait till get ter long taw,
VOL, while 7 WAS dowr thar tho 6ovar
Broke out; an ef you'll believe her.
Wherever she hit she struck in,
1t didn't take long in the hatchin'.
1t jes' fairly bred in the air,
Till 3 hospitel camp warn't a pa,chju'
An we'd plenty o. corpses TO spare.
VOLUNTEERED then with the Howsr3s-
An didn't look back, ards. but for ards.
An went TO NV work 'ithout fear,
One day. how somever, she got me
As quick as the shot OF A gun.
An they to.ed me of ter allot me
A bunk tell my life-race was run
The docsors and purses ,hev wres,,,J
Rut they didn't 40 me any GOOD.
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WDOUBTED INDEMNITY I

call The careful attention of the business men
OF Ellsworth and vicinity to the facts and figures
Let not the nsuring pu Bile be ior ger dciuded hut
look INTO the matter tor themselves Careful and
landii investigation will tell the TRUE STORY.
ms i solicit and urge. The Leading and indie.
pendent Companies are peculiarly thorough in the
management OF their business. Careful TO know
IN regard TO each risk. the moral as well the
physical hazaId. as far as possible. Judging ch
RISK on Its own merits, accepting those which
seem desirable at equitable rates, leaving the un.
desirable to those who wish them On this plat
form they show greater prosperity comparatively.
than those companies which take risks more
loosely relying on rates to save them.
The SIZE OF company is no criterion of its
strength. The larger companies have larger liza.
bties. usually writing larger lines and accepting
laraer amount OF undesirable insurance. thus
keeping up the volume OF the business. Their ha-
biiiies for reinsurance Is therefore larger, and
they are liable TO heavier losses by extensive COZ.
nagrations.
My aim Is to furnish only
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PATENTS.
r. H. EDDY,

r. H. EDDY.
No. - State St, opposite tlby. Boston,
Secures Patents in the United States, also in
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by
renting one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in the United States
possesses superior facilities tor obtain In Patents
or ascertalning the patentabilty of inventions.
Il. IL. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
II regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have
had Official intercourse.
CHAs. MASON, Commissioner of Patents"
inventors cannot employ Il person more trust.
worthy or more capable of securing tor them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent
Oficen EDMUND BURKE
late Commissioner of Patents.'
BOSTON, October 49, 1870.
X. H. EDDY Esq. Dear Sir: you procured for
me, IN lslO. my 1rst patent. Since then you have
acted tor and advised me in hundreds Of cases,
and procured many patents, reissues and extern
sions. i have occasionally employed the best
agencies IN New York, Philadelphia and Washing.
ton. but still give you almost the whole of my
business, in your line, and advise others to ern.
pioy you. Yours truly GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. Jan. !. 1873. lyrl
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PICCALILLY.-Soak peck of green
tomatoes for "a hours in salt water
Chop them up quite fine, adding three
or four green peppers, chopped after
removing the seed; mix them with q
teacup of white mustard seed. Scald
enough good vinegar 10 cover them,
spicing it with pepper, cloves and
allspice tied in thin bag. Pour the
vinegar upon the tomatoes. Tie up
the mouth Of the jar in which it is put
away.
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THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives p u bic notice to
] all concerned that he has been duly apo int
ed and has taken upon himself the trust Of Ex
ecutor OF the last will and Testament of
RUFUS BUCK, late OF Bucksport, IN the
County of Hancock, Trader. deceased by giving
bond as the law directs he therefore requests all
persons who indebted to the said dec eased's
estate, to make immediate payment. and those
who have any demands thereon. to exhibit
the same tor settlement.
JOSEPH b. BRADLEY.
August I, 1878 3w4ls
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August 7. Is

'NHE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
i concerned, that be has been duly appointed
ecuiOr Of the last Will and Testament OF
CHARLES LAWRENCE. late Of Bucksport. IN
the County OF Hancock ,ye0man deceased, by giving
bond the Lac directs; he therefore requests ali
persons who are indebted 10 the ssid deceased's
estate. to make immediate payment, and those
who have any demands thereon TO exhibit
the same for payment.
LUTHER N. LAWRENCE.
August !, 1873. 3w4ls
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to
] all concerned, that he has been duly appoint
ed and has taken upon hmse If the trust OF Exc.
cutor of the last Will and Testament of
JOHN DRES Err, late oil Casiine,
in the County Of H. k. gentleman, deceased
by giving bond as directs he therefore
requests all perso are indebted to the
said deceased's make immediate pay.
ment, and those W. lave any immediate de.
mands thereon, to exhibit the same for settle
ment.
JOHN W. ORES SER, Ex'r.
Castine, Sept Is, 1873. 3w4l'
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STATE OE MAINE.
STATE. OF MAINE

Isaac y. Cole, Guard
ORDERED That the said Accountants give no.
iice thereof to all persons interested by causing
a copy OF this Order 10 be published three weeks
successfully in the Ellsworth American printed
in Ellsworth. that they may appear at Probate
Court, TO be holden at Bluehill the first Wed.
nesday OF Nov. next at ten of the clock in the
forenoon, and show cause, If any they Ia We why
the same should not be allowed.
3w&2 PARKER TUCK, JUDGE.
A true Copy-Attest: CHAs. L. DoRR, Register.
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At Court of Probate holden at Ellsworth, within
and Tor the County OF Hancock, on the I'd
Wednesday of Oct. A. ID. 1878.
UTHER G. PHlLBROOK. named Executor in
II certain instrument Purporting 10 be the
last will and testament OF Samuel Adams, late of
Castine IN said county deceased. having present
ed the same tor probate.
ORDERED :-That the said Luther u. Phibrook
give notice to all persons Interested by causing
a copy OF this order to be published weeks sssces
svely in the Ellsworth American printed at Ellis.
worth that they may appear at a Probate Court
TO be held at Buehili in said county the LIST
Wednesday OF November next at ten of the clock
in the forenoon, and shew cause If ary they have
why the said instrument should not be proved
approved and allowed as the last will and tesla.
ment of So i'd deceased.
3w4l' PARKER TUCK Judge.
A true copy-Attest: CHAs. L .DoRR Register.
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THE Subscribers hereby gives public notice to
] all concerned that they have been duly appoint.
ed, and have taken upon themselves, the trust of
Executors of the last Will and testament OF
JOHN G. HOMER, late of BuckspOrt
in the County OF Hancock, yeOman deceased
by giving bond as the law directs they therefore
request all persons who are indebted 10 the
SAID deceased's estate. to make immediate pay.
ment, and those who have any demands thereon
10 exhibit the same for settlement
JOHN HOMER,
FRANCIS T.. HOMER.
August Z. 1915 3w4ls
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice TO all
] concerned, that she has Teen duly appointed
and has taken upon herself the trust OF an Admin.
istratrix Of the estate Of
WILLIAMC. RlDEOU late OF Buck sport. in the
County of Hancock, yeOman deceased, by CIV ing
bond Is the law directs she therefore requests all
persons who are indebted 10 the said deceased's
estate, to make limit diate payment, and those
who have any demands thereon to exhibit the
same for payment.
ELIZA j. RIDEOUT
Aug. !, 1875. 3w4is
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1t isn't fair 70 infer that man 10
.scorned" becnuse his voice is husky.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-10

PERSONAL PoISTs.-Hon. s. Brady
Secretary Of State, and r. C. Bonhsm
Esq, are the delegates from this parish Il
the Episcopal Council Of W. Va, called
BY Bishop Peterkin 10 meet at Martins
burg to-day.
Rev. Perkins, a former rector OF st.
Mathews Church, was expected to arrive
in the city last evening.
Charley Russell, former member Of
the Standard reportorial staff, who at
present makes his home In Washington
City, is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. s.. C. Wilson received a telegram
yesterday from London, stating that the
Prof. Loomis party, which Mrs. John E.
Wilson and daughter accompanied, have
arrived safely In London, after pleasant
voyage and but little sea sickness.
Col. W. W. Miller and his border sur.
veying Commission returned TO the city
yesterday after two weeks absence.
Lieut.. r, L. Timmons, Of CadiE, and
Miss I. Amanda Howard, of Barnesville,
Ohio, were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon, by Rev. A. @. George, at his
residence on 18th street
Hon. John A. Hutchinson, Of Parkers.
burg, who has been in the city for the
past two days, returned to his home, on
the Andes, last evening.
Judge Moore, Of the Supreme Court,
left for his home at Huntington on the
Andes last night.
Mr.. W. L. Foulk, Of WI. Foulk, Sons
& Co., Advertising Agents Of Pittsburgh,
Ia stopping at the Stamm House.
Bishop Kahn will go to Richmond, Va.
the latter part Of this month, TO partici.
pate in the installation Of Bishop there
who e an old sohoolmate Of his.
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the assessor Of the Second District, was
received. Mr.. Wilson amended by NOV
ing that he DO paid $3.50 on account. The
amendment was adopted.
A resolution from the Second Branch,
10 form 3 joint committee 70 inquire
what legislation Il necessary in the muni.
cipal laws and report what action Ia
necessary TO be taken in relation thereto,
The resolution was adopted and the
chair appointed Messrs. Hastings Hoge
and CarnAhAn on the part Of the First
Branch.
A resolution in relation to examina-
tion Of meats and vegetables was received
from the Second Branch, and was refer
red TO the Committee on Health.
The action Of the Second Branch au.
thoriLiug an advertisement one time, that
the Committee on Finance was ready to
pay certain ont standing drafts, and that
interest on same will cease after July
18th, was concurred in.
A resolution from the Second Branch
ordering the Street Commissioner to EN-.
ploy persons indebted to the city for taxea
who are willing to work out the same, in
preference 10 all others was con Cured In.
Adjourned.
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Hor.-Yesterday was another hot day,
Everybody confessed that the torrid tenn.
perature Twas Fearful" and wondered
how long the hot spell was likely 10 con-
tinue. Men and women who had bust
meas ont Of doors painted for breath az
they wiped the great drops Of perspira.
ton from their faces, and the various in.
situations where human clay is moisten.
ed so az to adapt 1t to the needs OF the
hour, did lively business. There was
no necessity to frame excuses for regu-
lar "wet down" OF lager or iced lemon
ade even, with q stick in it. Humanity
was in sort Of comatose state, like the boy
who, after partaking freely OF rum.cher-
ries, did not care whether school kept OF
not. 1t was indeed very warm; but yet
no one ought to complain, for it was just
the weather needed TO enable our farmers
10 make one OF the largest hay crops that
was ever gathered into their barns. The
hot weather is good for the corn, also;
Whose rieh, lu1urisnt growth requires
Soft, gentle showers and bright ethereal hres,
and it fairly jumped forward under the
continued influence Of moisture at the
root and range OF the Thermometer
among the nineties among the stalks. II
anybody lie disposed to complain, because
OF the excessive heat OF this little spell
OF much.needed warm weather, they
should bear In mind the facts that il il
only one Of those simple processes Of
nature by which the Divine decree is full
filled, that "ssed time and harvest shall
never cease when the Almighty "set his
bow 10 the clouds" as memorial Of the
promise.
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For Additional Local See Fra Page.
Brief Mention.


THE Nail City Boat club has ordered
two new boats.
| Work was resumed at the E,na Milli
yesterday, double turu.
TIE forge department OF the Benwood
Mill will resume to-day.
TIE LaBelle Glass Works will start
up the latter part Of the month.
A TEMPERANCE meeting will be held al
Parker's Hall tonight, Rev. Rippey
and others will speak.
OSE deed Of trust and one release deed
recorded, and one marriage license Issued
yesterday by the Clerk Of the County
Court
THE improvements at the Central
Glass Works are about completed, and
work will be resumed in the factory in a
few days.
LErrERs addressed to Miss Minnie
Miller, No. 10 Maryland street, Island
and Miss Addie King, West Liberty, W.
Va, are held for postage at the city Post
Office.
The stockholders Of the Wheeling,
Parkersburg and Cincinnati Transports
ton Company held 3 meeting yesterday,
but transacted no business Of interest 70
the public.
EDIsoS's very, very latest invention ID
the tasimeter, TO measure pressure,
Every young lady should wesr one about
her waist, us evidence In suit for breach
OF promise.
Iris suggested by those competent TO
give an opinion that oatmeal should be
mixed with the water which our iron
workers drink. Itis more cooling thar
ice water, more nutritious and infinitely
less dangerous.
The Harmonic Singing Society elected
the following officers on Monday even
ing: President, p. A. Benter; Vice Presi.
dent, c. A. Schatfsr; Secretary, Chas.
Michsells; Treasurer, Chas. Beuter; Ii
brarian, John Reister.
The funeral Of Mrs. seilz, wife Of the
organist Of the ST. Alphonsus Church,
will take place from that Church this
morning. Mrs. seilz died on Monday,
sincerely regretted by the members Of the
ST. Alphonsus congregation, aud the So
cial circle In which she moved.
TIE seventh annual anniversary Of the
81 Alphonsus Society will be celebrated
by the members on the 4th and 9th Of
August. o. the 4th Sunday appropri-
ate religious services will be held, and
the following day the prOcession aud pic
mic will take place. Vaas' Band has been
engaged for the occasion.
TIE Clerk Of the Municipal Court yea
terdAy Issued 4 warrant against the firm
Of Tfimble & Hornbrook, plumbers, who
are charged with tapping . water main
on Wood, between 18th and 18th streets,
without having first obtained u permit
from the Mayor or the Street Commits
sioner. The complaint was filed by Wm
Wiedebusch.
MIssRs. A. L. LASKAH & Co., the well
known Baltimore artists In fresco, are
brushing up the interior Of the Opera
House, and making II bright and Attrae,
tive for the season Of TS-9. Some Of the
| finest fresco work In the country baa
been done by this firm, and the manage
ment Of the Opera House made . Ten
strike In securing their services in fitting
up our ebsy little place Of amusement,
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LIVER IS KING.-The Liver Is the impe.
rial organ Of the whole human system, as
It controls the life, health and happiness
OF man. When tits disturbed in lis proper
action, all kinds Of ailments are the nstu.
raj result. The digestion OF food, the
movements OF the heart and blood, the
action OF the brain and nervous system,
are all Immediately connected with the
workings OF the Liver. It has been sue.
cessfully proved that Green's August
Flower Is unequalled in curing all persons
afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Com
plant and all the numerous symptoms
that result from an unhealthy condition Of
the Liver and Stomach. Sample bottles TO
try, 10 cents. Positively sold in all towns
on the Western Continent Three doses
will prove that 1t is Just what you want.
eOdAw
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Fire Observation-Disclosures the
payment Of Chief Marshal's bills for the
month Of June, aggregatipg S276 AZ; also
bills Of Thomas Morehead & Son. for re.
pairs to steamer United, 1888 or; Thos.
E. Pryor, for services as Fire Warden for
three months, S24; Isaac T. Carpenter,
for services as Fire Warden in June, 81.
IT, xnna.t ,vaa aJnntaI
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-10

TIE event causing most excitement
recently in New Orleans has been the
great success attendant upon the pur-
chase Of single ticket In the June draw.
ing Of the Louisiana Lottery Company
by W. s, Campbell, = coal dealer Of No
20 Carondolet street twell known there
yielding q return, paid Immediately, Of
100000 In each. Who will be the next
For information address N. A. Dauphin,
P. o. Box G92, New Orleans, La.
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I. BLUM 81 BRO
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