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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05
A-;.hne.;c Ii Coed co lie Fam.

Arithmetic is much more necessary
TO farmer than TO any others, for as
his resources are not so many, or so
lucrative perhaps, as the tradesmsn or
merchant. so much the more need is
there that he should be safe in his calcu-
lations. Yet we will ask you how
many farmers in Maine practice any.
thing like strict calculations:
How many potatoes did you raise :
Why don't know exactly, guess four
or FIVE hundred bushels.
How much corn did you raise? Why
fifty or sixty bushels.
How much hay did You cut? Why
fifteen or twenty tons.
How much milk does your COW give!
Why she gives pailful night and
morning. Such are the answers which
you will, nine times out of ten, get
from our farmers, if YOU put the same
questions.
Now what exactness, or real definite
knowledge is there in such statements.
The Datch have proverb that be
who keeps books seldom fails. That is,
he who keeps his accounts correctly and
10 automatically certain what his in
come and his eutlays are-who knows
the cost of his property, whatever ii
may be-the attending, and the amount
on hand, will at once foresee evil
and ward off the danger. Farmers
should practice this particularly, for as
their real profit on nany Of their articles
of produce is small, and the expenses
attending the feeding and rearing many
kinds of stock are large, i, is absolutely
necessary that they should know the
exact cost,i order to shape their course,
and set their prizes. Attempting to do
business without thiiprecaution,is like
navigating the ocean without q COM
pass. You may creep along, by the
shore and the help ofthe stars, lucky
wind may watt you to the desire port;
but there is no certainty about it, and
il cloud hides the planets. yon are lost,
and perhaps wrecked. Let those who
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

GREEN SWIFT Corn The earliest Of
the large varieties Of sweet green corn
Is the Triumph. II is the best early
corn Tor the garden. The Minnesota
is earlier, but il is small cared corn.
which is worth the trouble of raising il
only TO those people who are rich
enough 10 want very early corn. Bliss
insists that the new Washington Market
variety is very great but we have yet
10 experiment with it. If there could
be anything better than Stowelrs ever
green tor general crop Of late sweet
corn it would hardly he a blessing 10
mankind, for the Stowell evergreen
cannot be 50 far executed that The diff
ference will he noticeable If we were
planting two varieties OF corn we should
plant Triumph for large early and
Siowells evergreen tor late aud general
crop. which will last up 10 frost. when.
indeed. corn is best for eaiing.-rN. y.
Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

Iii mistaken idea to cover carpet
with drugget in the belief that it saves
it. What wears out carpets is the grind
ing on the floor, and the protection
should come from beneath. Moth proof
carpet-lining is best, but several thick
ness of newspaper come next as a carpet
preserver. The printers ink is an ex-
cellent moth preventive, and the news
paper keep the carpet from rubbing on
the boards.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

The poultry deserves more attention
than il asnallv receives on the majority
Of farms. Il IS thought necessary be-
nearly evarv farmer to have few hens
to supply the family with eggs and an
occasional chicken. bu, ss a matter Of
profit. but little is thought IF hens bv
the general farmer. aud almost snv out
of-thewsv place Is thought good enough
for the accommodation of that kind of
stock. IF any profit is expected from
the hens thew must he provided with
abundance of the proper food A va.
rietv of food is required. a. II is well
known ihst thew will do better and Law
more eggs than If fed wholly on one kind
Of grain: aud here let ne offer sag-
gestion. Instead of having a pile Of
greasy bones stored for soap-greese.
feed them to vour hens. Take an old
axe. for want Of ANYTHING better. and g
10 the hen house. where Won cen have
a good block. and chop them M. and
mr. worl for II. YOU will be surprised
IN see how greedilv thev are devonred.
If Won are not careful Won will cut their
heads off. ss thev gather round The
block. Bones will be found OF consid-
cradle value TINS used-more. even.
than for sosp-grease. The production
OF poultry and eggs for the market NAV
be made paying business. II conducted
in proper manner. Ifeggs are the OBJ
ieci. the White Leehorns are probably
as good as any. buff YOU wish 10 raise
chickens 10 sell. larger breed Is TO be
chosen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

DIPPNG THE LAMBS. Whes the
sheep are shorn, the ticks gather on the
lambs. and these pests may be DESTROY
ed by dipping. Buchan's Cresylic Sheep
Dip is 3 safe and effective preparation
for destroying all outward parasites of
the sheep. and..fhe Cresylic Ointment is
useful TO cure accidental cuts made in
shearing, and to prevent damage bv
flies on wounds.
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WASHING SHEEP.-The practice Of
washing sheep before shearing is very
cisagreesble. and is unnecessary. Moth.
ing is gained in the price of the wool
in fact, the usual deduction made by
wool buyers for unwashed wool leaves
an advantage with the seller. The
practice is dangerous to health of both
men and sheep, and may well be abol-
ished.
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po.trp.
xn's Mortality.

Befiersdto aaee been written about Ia
year -.
Like a. the damask rose you see,
Or ike 8 blossom on q tree.
Or like the dainty flower in MAY.
Or like the morning TO the day.
Or like the san. or like the shade.
Or ike the gourd which suaas had
Even such is man. whose threae j. spun,
Drawn out and out, and 30 i done.
The rose withers, the blossom bl4steth.
The flower fades; the morning hasteth,
The sun Sets the shadow flies,
The gourd consumes. the mza-he die.
Like 10 the grass that's newly sprung.
or like tale that's new begun,
Or like the bird that's here To-day,
Or like the peArled de In May.
Or like al hour. or like span.
Or like the singing OF a swan;
Even such is man who lives BY breath,
Is here. now there. in life and death.
The grass withers, the tsle il ended.
The bird Is flown. the dew assembled.
The hour Is short, the span not long,
The swans near death, MAS life i done.
Like 10 the bubble In the brook,
OR in slass much like 5 look,
Or like the shuttle in wesyeF's hand,
or like the writing In the sand.
or ike thought, or like DR. am,
or IKE the glldlnC OF the stream,
Even such J. man. who lives hy breath,
l. here. now there. in life and death
The bubbles out, the hook forgot.
The shuttle flung. the writings blot,
The thought j. past. the dream i gone,
The waters glide. mans life Is done.
Like an arrow from the bow.
Or like swim course OF water flow,
or like that time 'iwixt food and ebb,
Or like the spiders tender web,
or like = race. or ike goal,
Or like the dealing Of dole;
Even such is man. whose brittle state
l. always subject unto fate.
The arrow shot. the food -oon spent,
The time. no time. the web soon rent.
The race soon run. the goal soon won.
The dole sosn dealt. mans life soon done.
Like to the lightning from the sky.
Or like post that quick doth HE,
OR like gusyer In song.
Or like Journey three DAYS long.
or ike the snow when summer. come,
or like the pear or like the plum;
Even such j. man who heaps up sorrow.
Lives bat this day and dies to morrow.
The lightning past. the post must go,
The song is short, the journey 80,
The pear doth rot, the plume doth fall.
The SHOW dsssolYes. and 80 must 81.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

HENs.-K Won have to shut your hens
up to keep them out Of the newly, made
garden do not forget to throw them an
occasional sod so that they may scratch
and peck it. They will even tear out
the young grass. The exercise does
them good.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

NUMBER %.

have been in the practice of applying
arithmetic 20 their agricultural pursuits
continue the practice; and lie, those no
never have. begin immediately.-rEy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

No general crop grown in the
United States Yields SO large q cash
value to the acre o. potatoes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

On and AFTER MONDAY. May ssh. Steamer
will leave Bangor every MONDAY. wBDNEs-
DAY and FRIDAY morning at O'Clock. touch
ing at all the usual landings on the River and Bay
arriving al Portland about O'Clock p. n.
Pas sengers geing west OF Portland can take any
any train lover either the Eastern or Boston and
Maine kailroadl following the arrival OF the
boat. Passengers ticksted through.
Returning leaves Railroad wharf foot Of State
Street Portland, same evening at 10 o'clock or on
arrival OF Express tram from Boston. PAssen-
gers can also take any Of the earlier trains
from Boston over either of the above Railroads.
Going West the City OF Richmond arrives al
kocklsnd IN season 70 connect with the Knox
and Lincoln Railroad for Waldoboro'. Wiscas-
set, Bath, &c. Also connects with the Portland
and Boston steamers which leave Portland at
O'Clock. r. u. Fare 81 " less than by boat and
raj
For further particulars inquire Of
A. kENDRICk. Agent.
Bangor, May l. 1879. lssf
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The Burlington Hasckeye says that
this country 10 jast full Of climate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-06-05

How TO MAKE COWS GIVE MTLK.-A
writer In the Southern FArmer saws tha,
his cow gives all the milk that is wanted
in family OF eight, and that from IL.
after taking all that is required for other
purposes. 26o pounds of butter were
made this wear. This is in part his
treatment of the COW: IF Won desire
10 get large Weld of rich milk. give
YOUR cows every day water slightly
warm and slightly sailed. in which
bran has been stirred at the rate of one
quarter TO two gallons OF water You
will find. If have not tried this daily
practice. that your cow will give
twenty-five per cent more milk imme-
distely under the effects of it, and she
will become so attached to the die, a. 10
refuse to drink clear water unless very
thirsty. But this mess she will drink
almost any time and ask for more The
amount Of this drink necessary is an
ordinsry water pailfal at time. morn
lug, noon and night
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faded OF gray. II siin1alates To. nuiriIye oFgzns
10 healthy AeSlTiGy. AID preserves both The bar
snd IL. beauty. Thus hrAshy. weak oT .tckiy h4tF
becomes glossy, piiable and strsnS,hs eel, lo.;
hair TcgEovs wih lively ekpresslon, falling hair
Is chsckei and established thin hair ihlctcns.
ami faded gray hairs rrssme their orizfEA'
color. Its operation and harmless. ];
scalp. cool. clean AHd son under which eoudA-
lone diseases OF the scAlp arc Impossible
A. 6reesisg for lAdes' EAlT. The NiooE y.
praised for is grateful aud agreeable pert uflr.
aad yAlnsd Tor tbs tdG !Es'sr aa rchuvss q iaar
timpart-.
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IN PANTS WE HAVE

\ very heavy double and twist. tincd, sI25
n
A all oolp
Crh special trade
pcatel)
a heavy all wool, from IIami goods
and great rartey Of others &c
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Ayers Hair Vigor,
FOR RESTORING GRAY HAIR
IN III tsFr.rFrE xXn ,-fF ..

Advancing years
sickue-. care. disap.
polntment. and h.rr,i
itAry prcsiispositisrE
all turn the hair gray
and either Of them ID
clsnc II 10 shcsi IRE
ma.prciy.
A1EE's HAIR va
ON by loss and extern
sise use has prnscn
| TIA. u siop@ the al
! Ing OF ths hair .m
| dlAieiy, oitc n
q c " The sruN b
and Away, surely X
store. it, c dior. steh
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( Beliere9t0 aaee been ,eriasH about the
year -.
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
BASEBALL NOTES.

There will be an exhibition game Of baseball ON
Ground No. l. Prospect Park this afternoon between
leading professionals. who are Qusrtering in this
vicinity during the winter months. This will be the
last game in which many OF thom will take part
prior TO their departure for tho summers campaign.
Ferguson. Cassidy. Pike and Corcoran report for
duty Tuesday. April 1, at Springfield. Mass. and on
the same day Farrell leaves for washington, Start
for Providence and Doescher for Troy.
II Is thought that the coming will be Of
tho finest in tho history OF the national game. Tho
clubs much bcttor eQualxod than the start Of
any previous season, ard firm determination to
win Is shown by tho management Of the clubs on
tered for the chanipionship in each association.
There will be several strong local teams in this
vicinity during the coming to contest for tho
local championship and play against visiting clubs.
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
POINDExTER'S CASE.

TIE JURY STILL UNABLE TO AoREE-vEBy yULL
INSTRUCTIONS From THE yUDoE-ExcrTK-
MRvr TX RICHMOND.
tBY rEhEenAPH 10 THE HxHALD.1
RtcHNoSp. Va. March 2s 1879.
The Polndcxtcr trial continues the absorbing top
among all classes of people hero. Tho Hustings
court to-day has been dcnscly packed from tho time
Of its opening until its adjournncnt tonight At nine
o'clock When the court room doors wcre opened
this morning such was the rush made by the crowd
assembled about the corridors that IN in-
nent danger OF being crushed to death whilo seek
ing sdmittance 70 the temple Of Justice. Tho jny
were brought In four times during tho day. but each
time the monotonous response wns made to
the fury asked instructions from the Court to
accepting established fact that II party provoke
an assault. and ~ consequence thereof kill the
party that he thereby deprivcs himself Of the ples
nxTESpEp INSTRUCTIONS ynoM TIE Bxxcu.
The Court instructed 10 this efcct:-"n the Jury
believe from the evidence that Poindcxter killed
Curtis while he was advancing. and striking him
through real or 70 him, apparent necessity TO pro-
tsct himself from injury dcnth. first ctrcating
homicide But thoy must DO satisfied from tho
whole evidence that Poindcxter without fault In
bringing thst necessity Of killing deceased on
hiniseH. II the jury bolievc IRON the ovi-
there was existing old prudge the part OF thc
accused TO the deceased, but that the death of tho
deceased caused In the sudden ARRAY and bc-
OF frosh provocaton produced by the assault,
ing was because Of the old erudge II, on tho whole
evidence, any rational hypothesis can be established
with the conclusion that ths homicie
cxcussbo or justified. tho accused cannot DO con-
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
MEXICO.
THE SONORA REvoLUTIoN-THE COMING PREsI-
DENTAL ELECTIoN-THE EXHIBITION.

THE SONORA REvoLUTIoN-THE COMING PREsI-
DENTAL ELECTIoN-THE EXHIBITION.
CITY OF MExIco, March 20,(
via NEW ORLEANS, March 2S. 1879
The official newspaper contradicts the report that
President Diaz intends to visit the Rio Grande
The revolution in Topic has terminated. The par
ticipants in it have asked for pardon.
1t IL officially announced that the Mexican govern
ment is not disposed to enter into a commercial
treaty with the United States on the basis Of the
Mclean Ocampo treaty because II would be disadvan-
tageous to Mexico. The country is congratulated
that the treaty was not ratified.
1t is reported that Ex-Governor Serna, Of Sonora,
hns captured the city OF Alanos.
The estimated cost OF the Mexican international
Exposition building is $S0OO00. Circular special in
vi,ations have been sent to all parts Of the United
States aud Europe.
The Mexican government is still open to negota-
tions with the English holders OF Mexican bonds,
although the opinion Is freely expressed that there
will be result.
4 number OF members OF Congress have called
for President. Tho election will not until $780,
President Diaz will not be candidate for reelection
His influence and recommendation caused constit,i-
tional amendment to be adopted to prevent reclcc
ton of the President.
The project of international exposition origi-
mated with General Riva Palacios. Minister Of Public
Works. Although agents have been employed and
builders ut work. there has been appropria-
tio and doubts expressed whether Congress will
approve the project or mako the necessary appro-
prfation.
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
PIGEON SHOOTING.

There was large attendance of admirers of pigeon
shooting at Dexter Park Jamaica road. Long Island
yesterday. to witness the members of the Long Is
land Gun Climb competing for a silver cup. Twenty
members came to the and each shot at seven
birds Tho shooters handicapped from 81
to rs yards rise. Bfessrs. William Wynn and
John Brewer each killed birds ont of T.
Then they shot at birds each. when both killed
bird and missed 2. At the next birds Mr.. Brewer
killed all. which gave him the cup. Mr.. Wynn
killed but two birds. This cup is shot for monthly
The following the details;-
DEXTER PAnx. JAMAICA RoAp, LoSa IsrASD.--PrG-
EoN SHoofING-FRIDAY, MAncH 38 1879.--The regular
monthly handicap contest of the members OF the
Long Island Gun Club for silver cup; birds each
so yards rise. IN ounces Of shot, and traps;
ties decided ut birds each aud tho club rules to
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
THE AMATEUR" ATHLETE QUESTION.

Tho smateur athletic clubs havo lately been dis
oussing informally ths question Of drawing closer
the restrictions imposed upon amateurs by the
claws OF Athletics" and sone OF the Associa-
tons have been inquiring into the doinss of
prominent athletes who were accused Of indulging
In professional practices at Boston and elsewhere.
and Of evsding the spirit not the ctter Of the nv
which forbids their racing for money.
ssThc shorthilis Club" well known amateur or
ganizasion. called meeting at Deimonico's last
evening to informally consider matters OF In
tsress TO athletic clubs In connection with
their games and laws Of conduct and IN re-
sponsc 10 their letters Representatives from the New
York Athlctic the Manhattan, the Columbia College.
tho New Jersey, Athletic clubs and the New York
lacrosse Club were present
The subject Of national association for the benefit
and protection OF common interests was discussed,
and resulted In an important stop being
taken. Tho organisation of such as-
sociation was Effected by thoss clubs present
their members. Tho New York Athletic Club and tho
La Crosse Club not authorized by their man.
ayers 70 tako such positive action last evening, but
the other delegates present. having fun power from
their associates formally proceeded to organize and
elected temporary officials. The object of the
citation Is TO hsrnonize views on general matters,
such the definition Of an amateur. the
laws which shall govern athletic contests
and other matters which left 10 tho
decision and regulation Of individual clubs. IL Is
expected that the organization will advance athletics
Is q common interest, avoid the csshing Of de-
csions and, by interchange OF vicws and intci1i
goncc purity athletic circles which. during fe past
season, have been accused OF possessing profess
sionals among their members Under the cover Of
amateur coors.
After lengthy discussion Of various pertinent
d"se on neS Tnssdsy wrs the Secretary being G
structed TO Issue invitations to promincnt clubs ask
Ing their cooperation In tho new departure,
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
THE PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL SOCIETY PROTESTS
AGAINST THE WALKING OF MISSES BARrELI.
AND VERNON


AND VERNON. stsr
~ PHILADELPHIA. March Is, 1870.
The Philadelphia County Medical Society, at
regular meeting Wednesday evening. passed some
very strongly worded resolutions regarding tho
pedestrian exhibition now taking place here at Con-
cert Hail. in which Miss Annie B,rtcll the milkmaid
is cndeavoring to accomplish 1000 quarter miles in
many quarter hours. and Miss Ida Vernon Is try
ing to register 1000 half miles in like number of
half hours. The resolutions are worth giving in
full
i1cd condemnation Of the barbsrer being Inflicted
upon w"%Sn u this - eS naaS snG falsely assumed name
hn. which sinpy consists n tho systematic dprvs.on OF
turs not surrassca ii the annals Of tho Inqasision
Resolved That in tho opinion Of this society such sxperi
are attended with serious risks to the nenai sanity and
even to the lives % OF those upon whom they are made
TO III: Honor the Mayor o. PInap With The s"ssss
many would not Justify him In nterrnpsng exhibition
80 s ss'eDlay .nisyml" sr"1 - * .ss ,se
upon the Mayor this afternoon to leave copy Of
the resolutions o: the society. The Mavor was
absent. and tho physician wrote notc. in which.
Whom u is remembered that It's object keep woman
month need anything 70 ssd to show i,s er".y II
eonld bo proven upon prison superintendent that he
community wona so Allied with horer ana his ssmoSsl %
s 'asI @ pop | e. fs .ss ws"a Il
by and parcel OF bIarklers nnict tis torture
poeEsi. rs,non.sraneo I, may nos
BE- Gw1 70 i1"s and sh"s s.s oo, are
sleep am crsdiby Informed that Of thc already
'' "s'
treated in this The society Tor the Protection OF
punish their ,crncn,cr. Tho plea that those &
Who Sasxs rss they would asss * So
take another step w.rc they no. ecnpclc ,rn., hat
importance 70 mako IL . subices Of tnvestfsatcn
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
NEwFOUNDLANDy TARIFF.
HAluAx. Msrch %. 1879.

HA1UAx, Morch b. l610s
The Receiver General made budsot speech in the
Newfoundland House Of Assembly on the 10th inst.
and the budget discussed in that body until the
22d. He proposed that except in few particulars
the present specific duties bc continued and that
there be general addition of nfteon per cent ON sl
duties collected. Tho spccInc changes proposed
tho abolition Of the drawback on dour baked into
biscuits. aud . corresponding increase of duty on
biscuits TO 16 cents per 100 pou1ds kerosene oil to
be changed from u per cant to cents per gallon;
tobacco manufactured 10 DO raised from IA to IL per
cont per pound. and leaf from to 10K cents. and
leather. msnufscturcd. To be reduced from 10 TO II
per cont In favor Of local factories and manufactu-
rcrs. These changes are applied TO tho importation
for mo remainder OF tho year and estimated to
produce increase of about $90oO0 upon the years
revenue Tho total revenue and expenditure for thu
ysnr are each estimated n S912,0
The New York herald., 1879-03-29

victed. These read and handed the
jury The counsel defence objected to that
on of the instructions in which the attention OF the
jury is called to the fact that they must be satisfied
from the whole evidence that Poindcxter without
fault" The objections were overruled and counsel
excepted.
CANNOT AGREE.
After retirement of hour with the instructions
of the Court tho jury were brought into court and
still unable to agree. They were locked up for
the night and the Court adjourned until tomorrow
InO N ut lexan O'clock
The New York herald., 1879-03-29
CANADA AND BRAZIL.

\ DrRyCz STEAMSHIP LINE BBrwxut zArxTxx
AND SOUTH AMERICA.
OTTAWA. Ont. March q, 1877.
II n understood thst Mr. Bentley, Consul. who
has been here for tho past few wcoks has entered
into arrangements with the government TO subsidies
line OF steamcrs TO Ply Dcsween HaAifax and Brazil
sugar. tea and Coffee with that country. I is also
understood that the brazilian government hns signi
fed It's intention of granting a subsidy to tho limo
similar to that given by the Canadian government.
small trade las of late years been carried on be-
made via New York and Boston. The arrange
ment will give Canada direct communication wcli
~ reduced frcghts. II is said that the FIRST steamer
viii sail IN Septcmbcr next ..4