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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
District and Municipal Elections in
Rhode Island.


\ special election was held IN the frs,
congressional di>tr.c, ,o-da, 10 chose a rep
rcsenta,i,e in the place Of Aldrich. elected
Senator. In this city the annual municipal
election was held The vote throughout the
dis,ric; was very hight For Representative
in Congress Henry J. Spooncr, Republican,
had 3.6l-. Henry T. Si>>on. Democrat.
l.ll6: c. c. Van Zand,. So; Scattering
mostly for Van Zand, lj2 Van Zand' vas
not a candidate but the people Of Newport
voted for him to show their dissatisfaction
with the result, of the convention. >poouer
needed only a plurality to elect In tins
city, Mayor HAYWARD. Republican, vas re-
elected b, a majority Of 2.o3l. The Alder
men are all Republicans. bu; there are four
Democrats IN the Common Council
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Bluehill.
Regular November weather.

Regular November weather.
We understand that the Academy school
will close on Wednesday.
There is call for more coal than can
be supplied at present. Capt. Chase is ex-
pectiDg another cargo this fall.
A son Of Ezra Carter was accidentally
shot by revolver in the hand of compan-
ion, last Friday. They had been firing at a
mark, and young Carter was making an ex-
animation Of the target, when the revolver
was discharged, the ball entering his throat,
and lodging, il is supposed, under the Shout
der blade. DIR. Warren is attending him.
-Asto mines. The Eclipse is working a
small crew, and we understand they have
struck yellow copper. The Young Hecla,
have levied an assessment, and have shaft
down abopt ~ reot on the south side Of the
road The Bldetiill, Douglass, Stewart and
Twin Lead, as also the Mammoth, are NOV
ing along quietly. and favorably.
The Temperance Meeting Sunday
esening Was YER, we'll attended. Ira Grin
die presided, and made remarks, Is did II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

Bo.'ou. Ms-,. Nov L. 1f R,,. j. I. bur.
va. II. u. s.,i.t.d b, E,,- " Nrrriuan.
b. u. ErY. {. ". Huntington + T.. ,ssrth.
,ui No. p'.ta Francr,. daughter Of II. +
Il t. - Boston.
Adj! son NOV. ,. b, Rev G.. T. Hard, II. Nj
kdXar }. Na-n Of Addison, aud Mis-. Ella VI
l-.t.a ~ ~tsubcn.
Nov. L. D, -amn. I apr. T.. H. PctiAuga'. {
Pembroke. ard Mis- Prt-,ir 4. Nhkrl- Of Az
lt-uu.
Trrmont-NuY. ~ Al The VI. r. parsonage.
b, II, ,hIrl Roger. Nj. Thomas y co :
don and Ms, Mani. T.. tAr.cr. both OF Nj.
p,--trf.
l.. anon Nov. 20, by R,v Il. Do,lgr. Mr.
Fred T.. lone, II Milton. y. H.. and Nj.
Euma Cow,II u Lebanon. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Notice of Petition for Discharge.
STATE OF MAINE HANCOCK 50.
TnIrpT nI fN<hI " ,s,vY


Tn the case OF Jam. b. CraWf,ri InsOlvent
i Debtor. Notice Is hereby given that petition
has, this pa day of November, 4. ID. 1881, been
! resen esl Ia said Govt for said Count. ~
james b. Or iwfor Of slime in the County OF
Hancock, praying hat he may be deere, to havt
full di charge from all his debts provable under
he InsOlyent Act Of the state OF Maine approve
February o. lSIe. and upo9 9aid rentisn II Is
ORDERED by said .ourg nh a hearing be had
upon ,,.s same hetore said Court, q, Probate Office
iriEllswOrth In said County Hancock westh :
day the seventh day vi Dee mber, A. ID. ISL, at
6rfock I'm the afternoon and that office thereof lie
published IN the Ellsworth smeric u a neWsnaier
published IN sIid County Of Han.aek once week
for 3 successive Ysees, the last publication To be
tiYe ,,ys i'ei6re q ttay OF hearing. and at all
6sedl;ors who have pr6veI their debts, and et..er
persons Interested, may appear Al sa,, place and
lime, a 4 81 " capse Ii ~ they have, why a
dischatg- .ao,.la hot be granted said Debtor
Attest:
CHAS. p. BORR,
ReSister a sasd Court ~ said Cosaty u Hascsck.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
City and County.
Ellsworth Church Directory.

CoNGKEe amos Attracting AT 10 - NJ aud p. y.
Saiibafh school at Is F.N.
BAFTtsT-PruAchnr aud Ia P. N. sabbath School
at P. N. Weekly Prayer Meeting. Tuesday evening at
- Cipck.
UNITAEIAN 6hurch service at 2:l5 p. and D P n
SUNDAY school az y a. P.
CATHoLtg-r chng ~ 10 81 n sabbath school Al
,
METHODIST Preaching At and p. sabbath School
A. T. Il.
USIoS TrNrEEANcr MSrriNc-Every sunday at 5 q
Z n. a IemI.ram.n nau
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

Il have tried many things for my cough,
but cannot find relief so easily as BY the use
Of Br. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and
Tar" said lady recently. and she might
have added. that it relieves Hoarsoness,
Sore Throat, and all diseases of the. pull
n.ouary organs. Also that person gets
their moneys worth in quantity as well as
quality. Large bottles, so cents; samples
10 cents. For sale by Druggists Nov 40
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

Commissioners Notlce.

THE undersigi ell h wing been appointed BY the
/ Judge Of Probate, FOR ,he County OF Hancock
to receive aud examine the claims of thu cre,lito
OF wi lam II. bartlett, late of fremont, in said
4 unfy, deceased, whose e-tate il represented in-
solvent give at ce that we will attend tn servi e
assigned to at tie Office T.. G.. Peek, Ia lis
worth, at ten O'Clock A. ", IN he second w lues-
day of the months of Drcemh aud January
next,ahd the last Welaesda! of the month OF Feb
ruar! next.
CALVIN G.. PR n
ERAsfUS Y, hEDhAN.
Ellsworth, Nov, sth, ISL, 3w45
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Guiteau's assailant.

Witnesses in the case of W. Jones were
before the grand jury TO-DAY. Il is understood
policeman Carson and the driver Of the van
testify that they recognized Jones a. the
man who fired at Gu.tcau. Officer Edliu
is quite as positive he was not the man.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Republican Nomination for Mayor

HONINN. NV. =.
DR.. Samuel \ Green. for some time past
city ph,,icI was nominated tonight by
the republicans for MAYOR Of tins city. lie
is a graduate Of Harvard class of 81 aud has
been prominently connected with Literary.
Educational and Phianihropic movements
for number Of wears past.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
New Advertisements This Week

Probate No ice--C Z. orr
Live Agents Nantrd-W II. Thompson \ Co.
Readings ami Recitai--W Z Easily.
Mi-. Ads-tssa L. RoWeli Go.
Goods al Auctiun-t,ea. " NcwiegiR-
Piano amt Orasan--A. VI DevereuN.
~herii-s ~ale-N Il u NrreuN
House Lots for Ssle->. h. sawyer.
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Tribute Of Respect.
MI<>FAruLI>. Nina. Nov. 10.

MI~>IAroLI>. Nina. Nov. 10
Ma EuITuE-
\ lea word. from me relative TO the death
Of Or J. l. O.good, MAY not be tnappro-
pirate. Having been With DR.. O~g5o4 *
ear, ia the stud, and practice Of dentistry.
i gave me au insight into hi, character. -
't.; knew Inn a. be really was-a, a Kind
auI .ndu.gcrl husband and father. q good
citizen. whose sympathy and influence Nas
always devoted 10 the public good, aud va.
made manifest IN many kind acts, involving
much time and iahor; and think b., geueT-
o>liy and kindness deserving Of particular
notice. From the fact Of his being IN poor
health tor man, wears, suffering from DIV
pep,ia IN a peculiarly agErayating form and
When vt consider h. profession. one which
Is hara>sing 70 the disposition. and severe
~ taxing To the uer, Gus sy.'ein, 50 cNhaus-
i've pnN -lcaliN 10 one, especially IA his con
dIiau-thrn il IS that We feel ike giving
de prominence to his virtues. Knowing
hun Intimately IN Ms business and family re-
.t'uns.l realize how few there are u no ouid
bear up under such dscourag!ng circum-
stances patiently and cheerfulit he did.
for amid all the friction of business and life
EtHrTaI4h, Hl> impulses were o! the hl4dt>i
nature, and always found expression in kind
deeds and If there were differences Of i
personal or business nature TO adjust. one
always found in him a disposition to do
right; and readiness 10 recognize the
claim Of justice Of those with whom he diff
fered and he did not 1--we for himself. al a
chosen few, but for all who asked and need
ed his kindness and sympathy and there
are few in many respects. that can fill his
place in positions Of usefulness which he
has filled 80 long. And what Wordsworth
SAYS Of Kindness We can apply with ftness
to DIR. Osgood.
'rha best portion OF good mans life. His
little namele>s. aforementioned acts Of kind
ness aud OF love -
Very truly yours,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Considering whether TO Aid Gui'esu
or not.

CHICAGO. Nov. -.
LAWYER Trude upon whom SsouUt and
Gu,cau depend for AID IN conducting ,he.:
case bas not We; decided whether he can
help them or not. He saws a pressure !,
beng made Oh h.m IN behalf Of Gui;eau.
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@Sgs51SsS=G
bY TELEGRAPH.
dispatches to the Ellsworth American
Saw Mills Burned.

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. -.
Yesterday morning the saw mill of A. X.
?. Lord. at Buxton was burned with all its
contents. consisting Of large stock Of lum-
Der. The loss is heavy. The adjoining
mill and store were with difficulty saved.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Capt. hoMaate Arraiqned.

WASHINGToN, Nov. -.
Capt. Howgate was arraigned tins after
noon and pleaded not guilty to the indiot-
ments of embezzlement and forgery. Bail
will be fixed on THURSDAY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
Eranh1in.

On the evening of Friday, Nov. IL,
passed peacefully and happily to his rest
DAVIS Sibly Of this place. He is the third
Young man whom Franklin has placed in
her cemetery within a comparatively recent
date. OF prepossessing features, strong
sense and energy, and fine moral propensi
ties. he at one time babe fair to act sue
cessful part amid the changing scenes Of
llfe's drama. The seed of disease, however.
was sown. 1t terminated during the lapse
of wearisome months and days. The climate
nurtured it, till at last the CHASTITY chill of
death was felt aud the end came. The last
days Of his life were marked with mingled
pain and happiness, and willingness to de-
part. His obsequies occurred on Monday,
Nov. IA. and wife, mother, and numerous
kin, are left to mourn, and prepare to meet
their God May they have divine strength
and sympathy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

He Who hesitates Is lost" Kind FRIEND,
thst nervous, hacking cough is dragging you
to consumption, and the grave. DO not
longer delay. procure AddRisOn's BdLsdm al
once, it is an unfailing remedy for Coughs,
Colds. and Lung Disease
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
he Weather.

WAR DEPARTMENT. )
OfFice Of the Chief Signal Officer
WASuIxGToN. ID. C.. Nov 23-l A. NJ.
Indications
For New England. FAIR weather North
east to Southeast winds, slowly rising tenn
perature aud falling barometer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

Ayers Pills promote digestion, improve
the appetite, restore healthy action and reg
ulate the secretive functions of the body,
taus producing condition of perfect health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

JkTSts TIE IiJT >JHMEE MONTHS, " lie
away from ritv eanveuieurrs the eelFr sholld
make some provision against sudden attScks -
Hea iache Neuralgia. Ghql r. Nort1-- THnls'
and 9th. ? liseA-e- Tw tcheiI. hampttn -
60. yeuraIsie Aaodyn~ when Il en- ar
Cn1tlin "a the dire lions ON each baitt VIII re
heye t.ie di-tTes~ ant remove the Ctuse OF aiy %
th.se tr,ubles TT il All he convinced ly5
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

1t was the last straw that broke the
caners back, but one bottle of the Banner
Kidney Remedy, "ELIxIR OF LIFE ROOT,
will usually cure the worst case OF Kidney
Iompiaint or Dyspepsia,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

Mrs. Cole of Windham, \. H., declares
that her life was saved by Hoods San saps-
rilla. She had 81 terrible Serofulous sores
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24
STATE OE MAINE


HANCOCK, SIS Court OF Probate Ellsworth
October Term, A. ID 1851.
Accounts having been filed for settlement in es.
IRtes -
MONROE YOUNG. Eate n Trenton.
Levi u. Wyman, ct al. ENr's.
FOIL SA UNDERS. late Of OrldRd.
(Admr's. acct. and private ace't)
- Mark saunders. Admir-.
6EORGE l.. STE WART. late Of Hancock.
Joseph I. Marshall, Admir-.
WILLIAM 4. JORDAN. Of Eden IasoR-
rent Debtor.
Andrew z. wisweIl, Assignee.
WENDELL BENSON, Of fremont, IN
SDlCeRt Debtor.
John G. Wilson, Assignee.
ORDBhED,-That the said accountants give no
lice TO 81 persons interested. by causing a COPY of
thls order TO he published thrre weeks success I've
~ In thu EllsW orth merican that hey may appear
a. Probate Court, Ia b. holden at Ellsworth on
the hfst ctinesday Of December next al ten Of
IN clock IN he TO eNoun, aud show cause It any
thet have, why he same should lot lie allowed
S"to' PARKER TUCK, judge.
Attest, CHAs. p. DoRR. Register
true copy. Attest :-CHAs T. noRR Register.
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Loo Al MOTTO -.

5000 per year can h' easily ma lie Al home
working for r. q. Rite,ut 20. 10 BaTria,
>tr,.,. M \ "a send ior her catalogue aud
fun itart.-.slar.. lyr.-
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ne Honorable Ju'isr Of rrobate for the County

To The Honorable Judgr OF Probate for the County
OF Hancock.
T'HE undersigned administrator Of the estate Of
4 Hannah unuer late 81 Oriand tn said county,
deceased. rrspccu ny represents that the good
ana Chattels rights aud credits IF sail deceased
q not suiicient t. her just dcbts ami CHARGES
ot administration, b' thu sum of one hundred aud
nity DOL r, Wherrturr your petitioner pravz your
Honor o. grant him License t. sell, at puhii or
private sale. and convey thu Homestead and all
the r'at estate 4 said lie. easel situated in slii
oriand with The buildings tlerr n stardfng t.
satisfy Sail 'ieht- anil charges ot administration
JOSEPH :. q NpDN
Nm 3
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-11-24

A. Trip, DIR. Grindle, Mr.. Dickinson. and
a lawyer from Boston, whose name We did not
learn. ROB.
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THE WONDER

l. becoming universal as 10 how such an I'M
mrnse sale could be created in Lowell for
HOODS SARsAPARiLLA- But, my friend, If
you could stand behind our counter a week
and hear what those say who are using IL.
the reason would appear as clear as the
MONDAY sun. The real curative power Of
HOOPS SARsAPARILLA demonstrates itself
In every case where our directions are faith
fully regarded We would that we might
get before the people fractional part ofthe
confidence that Is expressed to Us every day
In this medicine by those who have carefully
noted without preiudicel its effects upon the
blood and through that upon the whole sys-
TEN, stimulating all the functions of the
body to perform the duties nature requires
Of them. Try bottle and satisfy yourself,
Cold Hands and Feet.
LOWELL, Feb. 3, 1879.
MEssRs. c. l. HOOP & Co: Gentlemen
About one year ago my daughter commenced
taking your sarsapaIilla. AT that time she
had very little appetite; could take no long
walks, and her face was badly broken out
with humOr. She was spirited; troubled
with cold hands and feet; her blood seemed
to be poor, and she was In condition which
caused US great anxiety. After taking one
bottle of your Sarsaparilla she began to i'm
prove; and she now has good appetite and
can take much longer walks. Her humor is
nothing compared with what II was one 1rar
ago. She is in better spirits, Ia not troubled
with cold hands and feet as previously And
! attribute this improvement In her condt-
tign largely to your, sarsaparilla- She has
taken six bottles, and Intends to continue its
use. was Inclined 10 oppose the trial OF it
al first. ! now have great faith in II as a
blood purifier. Very truly yours,
A. l. H1NCkLEY,
No. ia Broadway, Lowell, Mass.
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STATE or MAINE.

H.N'"Ck, sS'-Cour o. Probate, Bluehin.
November Term a -. 1851
pom me Foregoing petitIou, ORDERED, That
SID petitioner gIye public NOTES, to All person
interested by causing copy Of the petition and
THIS or'ier thereon 20 bc published three weeks
suc'esSivciy IN the Ellsworth American. q new
paper published In Ellsworth. in said County,
uAt they may appear at Court OF Probate
Tor SAIL County To be held at T. l-worth
on the hr-t Wednesday iu u. G. NEXT at ten OF the
clock 90 he forenoon, aad show cause II any they
have why the pray % said petitioner should not
" granted.
3W4D pNHkkR TI-tk I,,I.,.
Nrr-t, 1HAs 4 DoRE. Register
\ true nv Ntickt-IuA> 4 DpRE R.gi4,r
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Hoods Sarsaparilla.

Sold by all druggists. Price 81; or six for
ecaries. Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
1901 THE GREAT 1904
Il OOl Penn SNI VA MIA RDIrTE 0AI

1901 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1901
10 The Hkx EEsI s AfR sG sa
TRAINS ISi n F NssiissfSs is.n bsSs s..
, of sixth and b streets, ss follows
For Pittsburg aid the West Chicago Limited Ex-
An. daily; TO- q. M. daily. with Sleeping Cars
from Harrisburg to Cincinnati, st. Louis and
CHICAGO; $50 pm. daily. with Palace Cars 70
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
AIN daily, except Sunday; $50 PIN. daily,
cept saturday. with Palace Cars to Canandaigua
For wiliamsIor. Lock Haven and Elmira, at 10 so q
For Ne. 1 YoaE and sn he Eass Zoo m 10 80 ace
1918 pm, limited express Of Pullman Parior Carr.
$50 g. m. daily. except Sunday.
sew City with boats of Brooklyn Annex. sfordine
direct transfer to Fulton street svoldng doubo
For Philsdephia, 500 an 10 80 m. co. 1000
o od ms SI E1Ds ssS iS 20 and
For S.s,mcT SO. s = b 1880 s and zoe:
sunday losS nOa Co., sad tso 80 1919
For Popes Greek Line. $40 am and 4:4O pm. daily.
For Annapolis. 40 and 4:4o m daily. exoeps
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY.
ANR ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
For Alexandria, 63o 100. $40. and IL 80 a. m. "a.
So $40 and 80 a. NJ; "a and q $40 81 pm. SUNDAY
Trains leave HeSandria for Wassinsan soo os and
m. and = r. 90 midnight mic on sunday II sos and
1000 Am. 700 and 9:05 pm.
of 18th street and avenue at the depot
where orders be left for the checking Of 70
IRON rows Mo spS eaers AGENT
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager. novU
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PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINIING

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
November 4th, 1881.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office until
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER
SEVENTH 1881, for supplies needed by this Bureau
during the six months from January LIST to June Both
1882, of articles in the following classes: Dry Coors
Oils Chemicals Typographical INKS Textiles. Paper.
Binders Materials. DeXtrine Grocers' Sundres, Glue
and Irvine. Hardware. Blank Steel Plates and Rolls
Gas and Steam Fittings, Iron and Brass Castings Lum
Der, Horse Feed Ice, Coal and Wood.
Blank forms for proposals on articles of any class,
with information as to qualities quantities and cond
TONS will be furnished application to the under
signed.
Proposals each item will be considered separately
and preference given to articles of domestic production
manufacture, conditions of price and quality being
equal.
not convenient to store large supply of goods
In the Bureau orders the accented bidders will be
made from time to time the actual need may be de-
termined and rule for less than the quantities
specified on the schedules.
Payment will be made in the ordinary course of bust
ness within ten days from receipt and approval Of the
goods.
Those desiring blanks and information must specify
on which class of articles they qualified propose
awards will be made only established uanufac-
turers of or dealers in the articles.
The right to waive defects and to reject all bids
ls reserved. o. H. IRISH,
Chief OF Bureau Engraving and Printing,
nl2-law4t Washington, DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
A Flooding Florists Hit.

VI late years such a popular craving for nov
eities In noral decorations has been developed
among our Metropolitan population that the
producer of new rose or a new evergreen is
more certain Of fortune than a painter whose
canyases bring more than their weight in gold.
AT the present moment the world of fashion
either produced or obtained by ploddnc Ger
man gardener whose flower plantation is within
the city limits. Our American representative of
the pale green smilax, which has maintained it's
popularity so long in secular and sacred, festal
ana funeral decorations alike. is the common
cat-brier-an ugly thing half weed. half shrub.
familiar to every country lad. The new snilax
that viii make the discoverers fortune resem-
Dies the cat-brier more strongly tiaf. sat cen
orally employed for decosa5iYe ii.,.=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
MEDICAL. &c.

nR. AND NINE. SELDEN, PROFESSORS OF MID
IL wfery over 20 years successful practice sklful
treatment elegant accommodations consultations with
patients only. lS2 Lexington avenue 3lst street.
New York City. nl2-3m
nR. BROTHERS Is THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
IL Ladies' Physician in Washington. Female Irregu-
larites Distractions and Leucorrh9a quickly cured.
Office, 9O6 street southwest opposite Smithsonian. No
charge for advice. MIS- I'M
II AIDES PROVIDED FOR DURING CoNFINF-
Il 4 ment: all diseases Of females treated. Addresg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
A Persistent Spectre,

from the Genteman's MlGazfne
+o mhle s tine sne,se. Shosts is attracting atten
For obvious reasons,sI am comnellad ~ or.,.
names: The wife of one flour most distinguished she'd
scientific men-i use the term .smosf disti I.
guisneda adysedly, since the reputation Of the
man In question is sosmopolitan-saw nightly
an old man seated iP an armchair near the dre.
place in her bedroom Being thoroughly imbued
with her husbands lFiews upon SCIENTIFIC sub
jects she held her peace, and tried. with martial
success, to convince herself that it was delu-
sion. ~
Somewhat later, this room was converted into
night nursery, and ultimately into spare bed
room, with the result that each successive occu-
pant, Juvenile or Of mature years, described the
curious old gentleman who came and sat by the
fire. My scientific friend has sspished" and
'pshawed" at these statements, and has treated
the whole matter as ridiculous. He has, how
ever, been compelled to coneede something to
tne vision OF the deinsion, and to quit the house.
simply advance this as q fact. andleaye to other
the task Of explanation.