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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The dis,rie, school began its winter
term undo. the direction Of Mr.. Geo s.
Whiting. Of Carmel, a student Of the Maine
Central Institute
Mr.. Frank l.. Hodgkins is teaching
at North Lamone with his usual ability.
Mr. Herber, l.. Holt of Exeter has
opened carriage shop here under quite
favorable circumstances. We wish him
the fullest success.
a. W. King Esq. intends moving his
family TO Ellsworth for the winter soon after
the holidays. Their absence will be wide
Is felt in social circles
Dec. IL.
The young people of Home Temple"
Lodge |. 0. 6. L.. gave necktie party and
sociable at the Town Hall, Friday evening
the lith inst. The affair was largely at
tended notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather. and bad travelling. A substantial
sun. was realized which the Lodge generous
Is donated TO a sick member of the order.
-AnseI teynold. is teaching the school
in the Morrison district, Ellsworth, where
he has formerly given eminent satisfaction.
The schooner Susan Frances, Capt
Smith, arrived Thursday last from Boston.
with large amount of freight for our mer
chants.
Friday the l4th inst witnessed tine high
est tides known for many years in this river.
Wharves were flooded, and the waters came
veil up on some Of the fish houses. Can it
be thst Wiggin's tidal wave has just got
along
Dec. H. DELTA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

How often, says the Tribune, We COM
plain of our Government without reason I,
Great Britain has territory of i2l 900
square miles to qua. j and watch the United
States 100000 square miles. To collect
the internal revenue over these areas, Great
Britain employs 1866 officials and other per-
sons, at cost of about $4,000, 900 yearly
We employ to watch territory thirty times
as large, only 4,09S persons. end the total
cost Of collecting the internal revenue is So
1875. For the current year the number
of persons employed will be still smaller
and the expenses less. 10 watch its little
coast line and collect duties on imports,
Great Britain employs 5,223 officials and
other persons, and the cost of collection is
about 81, 100000. To watch a coast line
many times as long, our Government spends
in collection of customs only $1,000, 900.
We collect S2l4 100000 from customs, at
cost Of about cents for every dollar col
lected; Great Britain collects SOS, 800. 900
from customs, at q cost Of about 5 cents for
every dollar collected. We collect Sl44,-
700, 900 internal revenue, at a cost of only
80 cents on the dollar, though the territory
to be guarded is thirty times that Of Great
Britain, but the British internal revenue is
&2e7 $50, 900, collected at cost of 81 cents
on the dollar. Perhaps it would be as we'll
not to abuse our own administration of af-
fairs so often.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

Martha Black was found dead near Push
aw Lake, Tuesday morning, Dec. i'll. She
fell into the water during Monday afternoon,
and after getting out, was chilled to death.
Robert p Ordway, of Sangerville,
dropped dead in his house at one o'clock
Friday afternoon, from heart disease. He
was one of Sangerville's most respected
citizens and worthy member of Good
Cheer Lodge of Odd Fellows, and member
Of the Rite of Association. whereby his
family will receive benefit of 800. He
was about sixty years Of age and leaves a
widow and three children.
1t is understood that the affairs Of +.
Shaw & Bros. are likely to be settled in a
few days. Brackley Shaw was in Boston
last week, and a committee of the creditors
received an offer Of forty cents on the
dollar. which the committee will recommend
the creditors to accept. Brackley Shaw
has returned to Montreal. His whereabouts
while in Boston were kept from the public
for fear that legal proceedings would be in
stltuted against him. but he had several con-
ferences with the committee.
William Lane, living at SO Clifford
street, Biddeford, heard noise. as of some
heavy object falling in the ,itting-roo on
the first floor, occupied BY his father law
Alvin c. Cove, one night recently, and 60
ing to the room. found Mr. Cove stretched
out on the floor. ipsensihe Under him
was a kerosene lamp, still burning. which
had set fire to his clothes. and burned hole
through to the flesh. Mr.. Cove had been
after medicine to relieve a sudden and severe
illness, and having returned to this room,
had tainted from intense pain, and fallen to
the floor. Mr.. Go,es flesh was not burned.
but his escape from horrible death was
narrow
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
North Sedgwick.

AT the regular meeting of Sedgwick
Grange P. Of II. held Dec. I, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year !:
Pascal b. Friend, Master; II. NJ. Freeman,
Overseer; A. p. Currier, Lecturer; Geo.
NJ. Allen, Steward; J. Bridges. Asst. Stew
ard; Samuel Candage, Chaplain; Aug. C.
Peters, Treas; II. Z. Ober, Sec. John
Staples, Gate-keeper; Mrs. Annie L. Allen,
Ceres; Mrs. Nellie Friend, Pomona; Mrs.
Elva Thurston, Flora Mrs. Clara Clapp,
Lady Asst. Steward.
MIR. d. O. Thurston butchered pig on
Dec. 4, that was less than nine months old,
and weighed 423 lbs. Can anyone beat it ?
The meat was excellent. as the minister can
testify. for he received a generous portion !;
others also have kindly remembered the
minister with piece of pork.
M l.. Elweli has been to Portland the
past week, replenshing his stock of goods,
and selecting something for Christmas.
Rev. Jos. II. Taylor has the agency for
some excellent books and family Bibles suit
able for Christmas and New Years presents.
The Grange store is doing fair trade
among the members of the order, to their
great satisfaction.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The Maine Baptist Annual for lSs3-lSs4
is just issued. |, shows that there are l3
associations, which contain 80 churches,
with an aggregate of 2O039 members
There are 10 ordained ministers, many Of
whom preach to two or more churches. and
II students for the ministry. The total
amount contributed for religious and be-
nevolent purposes away from home was
Sl3,is0. and the total for home expenses
was Sjl,97S. More than 80 churches we're
aided in sustaining pastor, and 8 general
missionaries, including the secretary. have
been employed. Eight students for ,hr
miFi,tr! are aided by the Education Society.
There are l6l2l scholars in the SunIa,
school.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
PROSPECTUS

THE ART INTERCHANGE is a thoroughly
practical intellighlc, inexpensive art journal It
Is devoted to decorative household, and pictorial
art home art work, literary and art news and
questions and answers. II Is Handsomely ulustrat
ed with leading examples Of art, besides giving
full size working patterns of standard decorative
designs, for the u4e Of amateurs and professional
art students. workers IN ceramics art needle
work, and the kindred minor decorative arts.
CoLDRED PLATES.
This new feature has been added to the other
departments ~ The Art Interchange in response
70 requests from hundreds q amateurs who flnt
II Impossible To- obtain satisfactory working lie
-igns tn color unless they order them direct from
artists AT cost of from fifteen dollars and upward
Great ha- been taken to secure the service. Of
pccially adapted 70 the requirements " art
students. Every branch Of art painting en-
hroilcry. glass staining stencIlln&, et'-has been
considered In the selection " the designs.
BRASS HhMMERINo,
This newest art occupation receives ample at
tention. and the difficulties 81 yilual workers
in repnu--c are explained. Designs for borders,
trays. tlc~ candlcstickS paper tops, etc are
published regularly
Instructions anil suggestions are given in art
neet"work, painting on textiles, wood. china and
glass waod-carving. mural decoration. art furn-
ishnS modelling. etching, drawnwork, -kctchin<
on linen, tapestry painting. etc. ctc.
NOTES, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
enqurcr- without rharEc. Here nG difficulties
Thc answer ar Eopt. auth"rit.tv" 4 ,a@ y '.9
and impartial, anT arr considered Invaluable TX
all who read them Thcy cover questions Of
building and artistic furnishing al classes ~ DO
curative and industrial at work. sud are uscful
not "nly I" amateurs. but &" teachers ami schools
They are open ai-" &" literary questions and tho-e
relating t. etiquette. The Information their,
published wnut hr very difficult To- obtain from
any other source, and would In most cases in
v"tvr som" expense to IA" lUc4fioucr FOR 4 single
example, tn" Schemes ~ color decoration and
artistic furnishing f,r -uun-. -h, 10 ulcct in
N'Hilal want tu' II advantage to all sub
srrihrr~
special i!lu-trt'lHu- puhlI-hri when requested
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The Republican National Committee
met in Washington last Wednesday. and
made Senator Sabin, Of Minnesota, its per
maaent chairman The Committee decided
to hold the National Convention Of 1854 in
Chicago on June ,. The resolutions of
Senator FRYE. proposing a change in the
plan Of representation. were offered and pro
vokel discussion and strong opposition.
They were finally referred to the National
Convention. Re- .utions were adopted PAY
ing warm tribute 10 the memoir, Of Mar
shall Jewell, Chairman of the Committee in
the Garfield Campaign.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
Tragedy in Richmond.

Another Maine tragedy has occurred with
details of more than usual horror. Its loca-
ton. this time, is at Richmond, one of the
beautiful villages on the banks of the Kenne-
bee The murdered man was poor old
Indian, over 90 years of age, called "Old
Joe" The perpetrators of the dastardly
deed were Louis +. Hopkins and Rem Tur-
ner, both Of whom have since been arrested
and committed to the Augusta Jail.
The facts relating to the murder Of "Old
joe or properly, Joseph Dennis, are AS
follows: At late hour Wednesday even
ing "a team containing three men drove rap
idly through Richmond village toward the
scene of the murder. The men were very
noisy and evidently crazy with drink. On
reaching the house where the murder was
done. which is situated on the Gardiner road.
one and half miles from Richmond they
stopped the horse. and the two men direct
IL concerned in the murder obtained admit
lance. The third occupant of the wagon.
William Lint. remained with tine team. and
II does not appear that he entered the house
during the night. The house was occupied
BY four families, consisting of ''Old Joe"
and wife. Young Indian, his wife and child,
named Nicolas, Mr. Carter, wife and two
daughters and the owner Of the house, Sew
ell Piummer. On entering. the murderers,
Louis T.. Hopkins and Lorenzo II. Turner,
passed through the room occupied by "Old
Joe" and wife to the kitchen. where they
found Plummer and the Indian, Nicolas,
his wife and one little girl. Hopkins's first
words were "lou,e got a good fire, but If
you hadn't Id make it hot pretty quick" In
l.. 1. 4 l., =,
en- are two sleeping rooms. one occupied by
Piummer and the other occupied BY Nicolas
and wife. Soon after entering Turner asked
Plummer to drink, and both entered Plum
men, room for that purpose. At this june
ture Nicolas succeeded in getting out with
hi> family. although Hopkins attempted to
prevent them from going.
While the drinking was going on in the
bedroom and kitchen "Old Joe" and wife
locked their bedroom door ard went 10 bed,
only to be dragged forth again by the muir
derers. who. after drinking burst in their
door. seized odd Joe'>" wife who was as
saul;ed hy Turner. while Hopkins attacked
poor "Oll Joe" who yainlv tried 10 defend
the honor of hi> wife Hopkins struck the
Indian a violent blow on the temple, knock
ing him down. and jumped on his head
sinking the nail, in his heavy boots deep in
% the lul.ln's face. Hopkins then assault
"a tile womaa After accomplishing then
purpose the murlcrcr> went up stairs and
attempted 20 enter the room occupied by
Carter and family Carter told them they
could not enter. and they Immediately tried
10 force the door. Carter then opened a
window and by the aid Of a wa,er->pout got
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The complaint of your Cas,ine cores
pondent in regard to mail facilities is echoed
by Others in the southwestern part of the
county. The people of the towns Of Sedg-
wick and Brooklin have felt that they have
been subjected to unnecessary inconvenience
and injustice i'll the matter. Frequent
changes have been made in the departure of
the mails. without consulting those affected
by them, or even giving them any notice.
They have also been cut off from any direct
communication with Ellsworth or the east
ern part Of the county. the past wear, as was
formerly enjoyed, and the new change only
partly remedies this, while involving other
lncon, eniences.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
Mr.. Editor:

Mr. Editor:
Why is it that we get no word Of late
from Bluehll?
There are numerous readers of the
american outside Of this county and state
who are disappointed in hearing nothing
from their birth place and former home
The local affairs. mining interests, marriages
and deaths, for some reason are omitted
Bluehill has more than an average number
of scholars and easy writers among its men
and women, who might greatly interes, the
-away-readers of your paper Will you.
or they find answer 10 an
ENQUIRER
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

-Dio Leris'y Hontaiy for 1854 will keen
step with he most ambitious ana vital of our
large magazines. 1t wii! be Illustrated
whenever the subjects demand such AID, but
Is peculiar feature. heretofore will consist
Of an able. and determined discussion
Of Sanitary an! Social Questions Those
who have read the past issues of this mag
azlne S.ll need no assurance Of the ungloved
vehemence Of il work. II leaves no room
to doubt IT. meaning or purpose DR.. Lew
IS viii Contribute 70 each issue papers on
nygienic themes whose value even earnest
people will find it difficult TO exaggerate,
while nearly hundred writer's known tc
the public will contribute papers on living
subjects.
Although among the largest and most
beautiful Of our magazines it is only $3.50
per year or - cents number
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

There is now no doubt but that China
will fight if France makes the attack, and
there is reason to believe that she will give
the French a pretty lively tUssle. The
Chinese authorities have promised to protect
all foreigners in their country, which is en-
couraging. The only cause for anxiety is
the question whether the authorities have
the power to restrain the mobs if they once
get excited.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
,,rlan

-Rey. Mr. Clifford Of Bucks preached
Al the Methodist Church in TIN, place. Sab
bath 7. VI. 10th inst. Text" Jacobs adder,
"Suhjrct." the line of communication be-
tween TINS world and heaven. After the
sermon quarterly service was held.
Prof Easily gave an entertaining read
ng at the Congregational yestry. Saturday
evening, 18th inst. The people enjoy his com
Ing. VIZ have but few entertainments that
compare with hi.
Three Of the ''Orono College" students
are teaching in the vicinity Of this village
s. far they are making a good IMPRESSION
The measles are visiting a good many
families about town. They are not partial
10 the children and have little respect for
age Roots and arbs'' are in great de-
mauu
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The Postmaster-G General has instructed
postmasters to exchange upon application
three and six-cent stamps and standard
envelopes issued since 1851 for those of other
denominations at their face value. also
stamped envelopes bearing printed cards
and special requests 10 be exchanged. also,
stamped envelopes bearing printed od-
dresses
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

The two Richmond murderers ought
to be reformed but il is doubtful if the
public sentiment in that town will compel
the Justice Of the Supreme Court. before
whom their cases come, 10 attempt it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
ERR,TIC Enrique.
South West Hsrhor

An excellent Missionary Concert was
held IN the church on SUNDAY evening. Dec
~ All the Young people dad their part,
well The concert was success.
Tie winter schools are in good running
order / n- teachers are all Vel spoken Of
School II district NO ! j. laugh, by Miss
Robinson; NJ. , b, Mr.. LYMAN +. Carter !;
NJ. ; Mr. Ames. and the Sea Wall District
by loGng man Of much promise. Mr.. Clark
If Goose Cove. We wish the teachers and
scholar happy and prosperous term.
The people are getting ready for Christ
mas. The boys and girls are looking for
war! with joyful anticipation for Santa
Claus advent down the chimney and among
the Christmas trees. If Santa Claus w,he, 10
stock ZIP. III, merchants here can accommo-
date him.
Deacon Clark 10. sci, vessel load Of
Christmas trees u New York We wish him
success ID TIN, line Of business.
The beautiful snow has come. and he
merr, Sleigh bell, make music in the air
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

Ite importance and value Of JohnSon's
.iaoIyHe Linimcnt ID family cunno; ~ c>-
t.m4ied N dollars nnl cents It !, hoth tor
internal and external ne AMI Mil prevent lud
cure diphthrra ana ali dlngeroa, throat
and lung troubles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

Tine appointment of Congressman Reed
on the committee on rules is a recognition
of his leading position on the Republican
side of the House. and his knowledge of
parliamentary practice.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
Home and Foreign News.

' " '''' 80" W
'''' 'a''o'
About 1000 persons are annually buried
IN the Ne" lork "fotters fIeii.
Senator Butler, OF South Carolina. i
afraid that the South i showing its hand
too fast
The colored men Of Georgia are pre-
pairing TO give solid vote to men pledged
to give them equal school privileges.
,,,bo hrrn,,, or ,bo H.. ,,J, !,
JowsIl Fr;day nips 6ren,,, w,rn ;n;nr.h
Tbo I,'s -, ~. ,,iI so on
The Standard Theatre in New Work wa.
Totally das,rn,,1 hy FIRE early Fr;d,, morn
ing nj \ loss of abonf az 600
-.
huft"''e Pr'.a'ie" !" SPAN, " tu''+>-
~ nt"s 1'"i'ee" Ne>Nt'N ~ ','n'A
TT III ~" - '"H'dA1e' "a
"'"', N'''
Three democrats we're killed, and t'sr,Sc
m.,'' "o""ue"' N'''' '''.I.S' 7, I h"'rh M
S'o IN, 'a'''' II ~" o''''">' N"
rI'H'N
On wager q so. El"lr! Cply. II
Ne" London, CoAn. opened 100 oysters ~
tour minutes beating The record - seconds
Las; Wc!nc,da, night, Edu ard Rous e..
the stage carpenter, attempted to fire ;ne
Casino, IN Ne" York. sad TO be the hand
soonest theatre III the world. TIE building
was not damaged.
The 2G3l anniversary Of the lanain, If
the Pilgrims was celebrated At tn church IL
the Pilgrims. oh Madison Avenue. Nru
York citN. Frida, night. An address VA.
made IN Hon. Srhu,.er CniftN.
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"'', ""'I" o"l."eu WIN Tue "I'- iiHH
no "'' ",e" .uu"" -u"f o' 'uI!'a'''t
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iai'utr 'ht PHI t''f ahd ''e PfoP.r 'if ft-
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se"' "" No"9o,.e' '|1H> u '>''"' \"
AeeP '"e Pe"p'e ''o'n y "'- y '''i NA''oh.
-Nexican> favorlnS the crcm t,ion Of
persons who die from contasiou, diseases in
that country, say that during the recen, visit
OF yellow fever on the Pacific coast. thr Dis
ease was spread into the Interior by ghnuS.
who robbed the bodies of buried Victims and
sold the clothes.
Chicago is not 50 no, as Cincinnati. la,
better hotel facilities, and vas selected tn
the national convention for these tao reasons.
Senator Logan is not over well-pleased, tor
he viii be candidate Chicago has never
been devoted 10 him. and Tie local sentimen,
will be rather for Blaine
.In ,.,Jy III, r.,r.s, ~ Al. ,,,or;.,.,
yoy.,nns!., - n..,Tnn. a.. s.s.',,ion -
0DonnrII nenJ;n, innr.,r;.. NH ref,,rnc.. =,
O'DonnrIl's ci,lsnshIn an answer has h.sn
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

-Proycrbial savings are the out.rowth OF
observation and experience: likewise j. the
remedy known IL JADWIN'> TAR SYRUP.
II has been used for thirty years and tho>c
who have tried il are loud in their praise Of it,
merit. e.. A. Parchcr. Dee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

a one cent revenue stamp i, about all the
value there j, to the large packs Of horse
and cattle powders now sold. If You want
4 strictly pure article get Shcrdan's They
are immensely valuable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

For Holiday Presents 20 to joys Pho
tograph Gallery where can be found the larg-
est stock Of Black Walnut, Ebony and Velvet
Frames, and Fancy Mats to be found in this
place or elsew here,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
SxxM1RTY nAYn, TRuAu

The VoLrAId BELT Co.. MARSHALL, Mich, vii
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voftaig Hel,s
and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty iayl
nervous debility, lost vitality and Kindred troubles
guaranteeing speedy and complete restoration o,
health and manly vigor. Address as above-N
R-No risk is incurred as thirty days trial i.
#oWeY, lyr52
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

We don't cyc away trial bottle. of JAD-
WINS TAR SYRUP. forif We did. every body
would ~ cured. AMI w would M Obliged n
quit business fnr want N fund-. u. 4 Parch-
WI. Il,g
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

For the greatest amount of pictures at
short notice, call at Joys Gallery where you
gan get 2SS at one sitting by the new In
Simultaneous Dry Plate Process.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

QUANTITY, Quality and Purity lry thr
thr'r inducements oiF,rcd 10 purchaser. ~
JADWIN'> TAR SYRUP. which l. the only
Cough syrup known u contain Purr Pin. Tar.
a. a. Parrh,r. prr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

-IEMPERANCE IN ALL THINGS. Is the
key note % perfect hraltb II H. take the
true ~. f." Atwood Medicine. ~. f."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

If you have any Pictures to be copied,
enlarged and framed for Christmas pres
ent fot ysus friends, you should leave your
order with b. r. JOY at once.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

1t is reported that ex-COngressman
Murch has been petitioned into insolvency.
@ tempora O Murch
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20

Uneasy rests the toe that wears a Corn.
To cure without blemish 3 Ivrsa Il
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-20
,WORTH AMERICAN.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 90.

We do not read anonymou letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer are IN
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for puhiica
ton but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve com
municati0ns that not used.