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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
For the Ellsworth American
Franklin.

Mr. Editor:
Please allow me a small space in your
paper for few words in regard to the home
of my youth. After spending number Of
years in the west. | returned to nv native
place, Franklin.
In looking around the town, | find the
changes are many but none seem so sad to me
as the change at the Junction House. On en-
quiry, find that the proprietres,, Mrs.
Lenora French has passed from this to the
better world. On hearing the sad news
was panied. Mrs. French mad for more than
forty years cared for the travelling public
always greeting her guests With kind word
and pleasant smile | was informed that for
few wears she had been in poor health, but
mad borne her sutferings with patient
CHRISTIAN resignation. \ few hours before
she departed this life she spoke to her
daughter Flora telling her how pleasant
II was to go and wishing her to prepare To
meet her. What a blessing that We can
Know Of our dear friends passing away ia
80 peaceful manner. Mrs French will be
greatly missed in the Methods: church and
circle where she Was an active member until
her health failed her. and also b, the travel
ing public, as the house hereafter will be
closed c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

can imagine the patience requisite to prin,
paper, when the mercury stands at IA de-
grees below without and at freezing point
within the room. The struggles we had
with congealed inks, with falling type, cold
| fingers and colder feet need a more power
ful pen than mine.
The day We went TO press seemed long
one, when We were obliged to Jump on the
treadle to the old Novelty press FIVE hun
dred times. With chagrn, must confess
our weight was not quite sufficient,
were obliged to make up for loss of weight
by the skill and force with which We jumped
on ii. Our invariable rule of not hiring
what we could do ourselves prevented our
having regular aid. Often. however. our
force would be large, even including doc
tor. lawyer and divine. 1t cannot truth
fully be said that We dned on pi all the
year, but small ones often fell 10 our share
Once only we were obliged to break the rule
mentioned above. We tried to saw our own
wood and signally failed in the attempt
Head the editorial of any newspaper and
sooner or later YOU will come across one in
which the editor hemoans his trbulations.
II he should for once undertake 10 be his
own foreman, compositor, pressman, print
crs devil. not to mention being edltor-ln-
O"ie'' ias'"S eu'io', o"s'ueSs agent re-
P'''e'' "'a'''hg eiefA' private secretary ahd
~ ''' " "'e emu "s "ouiu nave some cause
i''a'"
','e 80 ,o,"' ne" "e'e seatee anu
..'e ''1se'loe's a. u.u no' aPp'e'la" our edi-
torlaI efforts. there was not cat or dog
'a' u''u' p'sS Ai',eu "'t"'n H'e m''eS, out
'"'' We '"'''''u'i. euf"u'c'eu '''e iae'. o!'eh
=" 0PPeaSe our feauets We "ouin iaorica'e
t'"' IA PauS'"e A"'s' LOST
u ''''e" anu u"N"o"" arrivals
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
treat Pond.

Great Pond.
The usual topic Of conversa,ion-the
wealher-is very disagreeable Just now,
and We shall be glad for the advent Of the
beautiful snow, covering the unsig ightlness Of
frozen ground and draoing the leahess trees
in garments of white
Not much for news at present
Lumbermen are making arrangements for
winter as fast as time and weather vii per
nit and business prospects look lively for
township 33. Mr. J. T. Cu.hman will
probably spend most Of the winter here
looking after the extensive lumber oper-
alton of Mason * Cushman.
Mr.. Asa Williams has improved the looks
Of his house by building piazza and put
ting on a newcoat Of paint.
A few houses are being repaired and
painted.
IF. Haynes captured a wild goose by
woundng the wing.
Last marriage, Mr.. Mosher and Mrs.
Hanson-latest addition TO the home Of Mr..
John Laughlin, ten-pound boy.
Miss Nettie Colson, whose recovery to
health for long time seemed impossible is
convalescent her case was apparently hope
less when placed under the care of Dr.
Haines, who has seen her but twice during
her illness and has since treated her by mail
successfully.
DR.. Silsby is making tour of vacci-
nation. The people have a great deal of
confidence in him as a physician. and from
extracting tooth to vaccinating the arm,
they think he won't hurt so much as any
one else. A little boy of Fred Williams mot
two years old, held up both arms and then
wanted tooth out.
Golden Gate Lodge, l. o. G. T., has elect
ed the following offices for the next quarter:
J. C. Dunn, W. c. r.; Mrs H. A. Emery,
W. V. T.; Edith McPhee, W. s.; Mrs Ruby
Mace, W. F. s.; Lettie Williams, W. T.;
Z. Chick, w. NJ; Bessie Williams, W. c.;
Della Dunn, W. l. g.; Edgar McIninch, w.
o. G. Our retiring w. c. T., F. E. Mace
made some very interesting remarks for the
good of the order.
Nov. 9.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
1 u hrrsf

Ten days Of constant vet weather ha.
made some drawback in outdoor work, and
the roads are very muddy.
The school, in the first and second dis
,ricts are having vacation.
Geo, Crosby lost stage horse las, Satur-
day night.
Wendell Sisby and family have moved to
Brunswick, Me. Although Mr.. 5. has made
no pretense to hotel keeping, We, he has for
number of years made business Of tax
ing care Of the travelling public. and ha.
made bis house a frs, class home for all.
He will be very much missed unles. his sue
cessor, Mr.. Sizs Dunham will adopt hi.
custom TO make il as heretofore a popular
place for travellers
A Mr.. Sweet and family from Dedham.
have moved into town and are occupying tn.
house formerly owned b, Ed b. Foster.
Sab,n ". Brown has taken hi, family and
household goods ana moved to Clifton.
Mrs B. p Mil, has b.en very sick FOR
two week. past She is now recover
ing.
meeting va. held at the hall on Sun
day forenoon and evening BY Rev. f. /.
Marsh
pr sn-hy has made decided improve
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
Senator Hamlin's Orthodoxy.

This matter Of public men sp.culating in
information which they acquire through
their positions was not considered proper
by our Puritan fathers. 1t recalls story
have heard of Senator HamHn Some
legislation was being considered in the hal,
Of Congress in regard to one of the rail
roads. The bill came up in the Senate. and
1t needed but vote or two to pass It, A.
this moment a brother senator came 10
llamiu's desk and said "Senator Ham
I'm, if this bill passes the Blank railroad,
bonds will be worth hundred cents on the
dollar. can take you or let you send ID
place where You can get any amount ot
these bonds at this moment for six cnut, .n
the dollar, What say Sou to the chance ?"
81 say damn your chance and damn yc4r
bonds. sir - was IIamln'> emphatic rt..y.
and with that he turned his back ~4uat-.}
upon his brother senator and the STORY .i~t44'
he never treated hun deccntlv attcrvsr..
Hamlln did not believe that il was rsht tur
MIN to use information gotten A. a puh.--
man to advance hIs own fortune, and b. a,.-
ed upon this rule during a., public lfr.-
Washington 6orrepond,nt " hs r1erFaf
Lsnder.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
A Celebrated Piano.

For nearly fifty wears, the Pianos made by
VIM. knahe X Co., of Baltimore, and ~ Fifth
Avenue, New York, have been before the pub
lie. Their fame for singing quality OF tone.
ease Of action, durability and workmanship
was long ago established The most thorough
and conscientious attention j. paid by the firm
to every detail. In the construction of their
Pianos the best Rosewood, English Oak. Ma
hogany and Ebony are used. The eyeuncs, Of
the scale is marvellous and the upper tones cs-
peclaliy, are as clear and sparkling a. bell
hnabe Il Co.'S Pianos are used at DR.. Dam
rosch's concerts. The firm established an
agency in Mexico not long ago, and orders are
already pouring In.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
American Humor.

Our steemed contemporary-the oyster
The Hatchet.
The days are getting as short as pie crust
Boston Post.
A fresh cold cannot be cured with salt
New York Morning Journal
A minor event-The birth Of baby.
But the parents don't think so, Of course
Barriers Gazette.
An open question-"W you give me a
dozen oysters on the half shell ?"-Nep
York Morning journal.
The school ma'am who married a tanner
had evidently glimmering of the fitness of
things. Boston Courier.
Now and then you hear of kind coal
dealer, but he doesn't go much out Of his
weight to be so.-HarJord Journal.
Mrs. Slopover says she hears great deal
about the liquor interest and wonders if it
is more than per cent.-Boston Post.
"Witness, did you ever see the prisoner
at the bar ?' "Ob, yes; that's where got
acquainted with him. Chicago Nens.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

lawyer, infdel, and lecturer has just sold his
elegant residence on X street to California
millionaire. The price paid for the house
was S3S, 900, and the furniture brought 81
600. Washington residences 40 matter how
handsome, or for whom built. must, it
would seem. sooner or later pass through
the agents hands The White House alone
is exempt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
Poetry.
The et-Editor's Tribute.

Mr.. Hugh Farrar McDermott. editor Of the
ersey City Herald, paid the following grace
al and tender poetic tribute to the memory OF
ienersl Grant. 1t was widely copied:
Breathe IL softly. speak 1t low,
Let the soul in silence Weep.
prApe the land with hearts of woe,
That the world may sadly know
Grant has passed to endless sleep.
Spread the roses on his bier
Hang the garlands on his tomb.
Where our love and falling tear
Would forever lilies rear.
Would forever make them bloom.
Thrilled by deaths appalling knock.
Here We shudicr where we stand
For the tdings send shock,
Like the riftings OF rock.
That upheayeth all the land.
All our Clory's swept away.
And the pulse OF pride is STILL
And the grandeur of the day
Is a phantom OF dismay
ON the brow OF sorrows hill
The hoary wears shall bow the head
To Grani's immortal name.
And heroes lead ~ once he led
And on their country's glory shed
/ he lu>ter OF hi- fame.
Serene and calm H. autumn'> eve
Beneath a tender sky.
Hi creed sublime wa, TO forgive.
lie taught mankind the way to live,
And showed them how 10 die.
fugt Fdrrdr Nc cDcrmou.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

Woman enters grocery stors-"What
can l do fer you, madam" asked the grocer.
Il hardly know what want. Let me see.
We are all going to give our minister a
pound Of something. l declare-well, just
give me pound of anything, it makes no
difference
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
! urOra.

turors.
School closed in d.,ric, No !. FRIDAY,
Nov. I3. with Frank +. Mace a. teacher.
The following we're no, absent one half day
Caddie Crosby. Lillian Grover. Net,ie Cros-
BY, Ethel Giles, Bertha Giles. Aryil!a Giles.
Martin Rove, William Crosby, John 5.
Crosby The scholars were very attentive
during The entire term and made good al-
sancement, The school closed with dec
lamationS and recitaiions by the .chol-
Ts ANON.
Nov Is
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

-Robby stubbed his toe and came in crying
to his mother. "There, there, Robby," she
said after she had ascertained that the injury
was trihrng, "you are too big a boy to cry
over little thing like that" "B-but what
a-am to do, mammal" he asked, sobbing-
ly; 81 amt big enough to s-swear."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
Those Publications are b

Those Pa1pifat1Ons are but the pre-
monitions of seated Heart Disease those pains
in the side are warnings. Take in season DR..
GRAVES HEART REGULATOR. 1t will
not fail you. No new remedy, been sold for
thirty years. S1,O0 per bottle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

Has the Advantage ot being Palatalys
and easily digested, and these two wells
remedies being combined, are mora,s
their remedial effects than II take.sees,
and increases flesh and strenassss e e,
able rapidity. sfTNsOS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
LAW ARIpING MOMAN.

Husband-"rhe census taker was in. dear.
He demanded the age of each of the fami-
ly, and | was Obliged to give him yours.
He said it was the law Wife tenraged) )-
Law; What do care for law John
Smith did you tell that man my age" IIus-
band (hurriedIvl -"Ies. | told INN YOU
were twenty-three." Wife (molEfrd)-
We'll suppose the law has to be respect
ed."-Nen York San.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26

A New York Judge has decided that an
actress is a woman working for wages. 1t
has been long supposed that she was woman
playing for NorristoWn Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
Miscellaneous.
What Two Girls Did.

o>E WANTED To Ri An EpIruR- SHE AND
FRIEND START A NEWSPAPER LAUGH
ABLE MlsrAkiS OF NuVlCEs-CANvASsIN
FoR BSCKIBERS--A ROUGH SIDE To
JOURNALISM.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
What They Say.
MEMOIR Y.

I.wish that | could remember
Our minister's SUNDAY text;
My memory il so treacherous
That I'm often really veXed.
When asked about the sermon
Which | know was very fine,
1t is dreadfully mortfying
When | can't recall line.
FIVE MINUTES LATER.
Did notice Miss jenkins bonnet:
Yes, what horrd shape:
Ard noticed Miss Brown was wearing
Her old last seasons cape.
She wears different trimming,
Last year you know twas fur,
But remember the garment
As well as do her.
Lo1reH Courier
THE MISTAKE OF A CITY MAIDEN.
"Uncle John, l thought your cows were
we'll bred ?" "Of course they are, my dear
They are Alderneys and | have their pedi-
gree from way back" 81 don't care about
that They are not well bred. One of them
just chased me out Of the pasture lot, and
think they are just as rude as they can be-
-Ne,c York Graphic.
ARoosTooK's POLITICAL AMBITIONS.
| hear as political rumor that an Aroos-
took editor wants to 60 to Congress- Cor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
An Efficient Remedy

I'm 1H cases ~ Bronchial and Pulmo.
nary Affections Is AYERS CHERRY
t"i-'i, y such Il il recognized and
''.j the medical profession. and
thousands ot families. for the
y toar.. y has been regarded as an
hir household remedy 1t Is n
t.1an That only requires 10 be taken
small quantities. and f,w do>,-
lHH,t!>t'r'I ln Tho early stages ~ a
l'! = cough wih cilcci SPEEDY cure,
Htar. r. possibly. save lie. There
..t4t hgEt.Rt.r That
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
respondent Somerset Reporter,

respondent Somerset Reporter.
FAREWELL TO THE ORGAN GRINDER.
Farewell till spring then come with "Pecl-;-
Boo
THE Letter in the Candle"
We loved the music well because we knew
Twas every bit by Handle.
Boston Courier.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-11-26
ARoosTooK's POLITICAL AMBITIONS.

hear as political rumor that an Aroos-
took editor wants to 20 to Congress- Cor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
THE GOOD-TIME LAW.
Acknowledgement HOrd Holds That Its Pro-
visions Are Constitutional.

Warden Howard of the Southern Prison, asks
Attorney general Hord the following question::
"An act concerning the behavior of eonvicts
approved March 8, 1883, provides for a diminu-
ton of time from the sentence, to be computed
by the warden. Is such diminution of the
sentence communication thereof, and in conflict
with the provision of the Constitution, which
authorizes the Governor to grant combinations?
In other words, is the act unconstitutional and
vod2"
In reply Attorney general Hord says that ''the
Governor has the exclusive power to remit
fines and forfeitures, and to grant reprives
combinations, and pardons Such powers the
Legislature cannot confer upon any
other officer or person. The deduction
of time for good conduct, as provided
by said statute, is not communication of the
punishment as contemplated by the Constitution.
The Constitution declares 'the penal code shall
be founded on the principles of reformation and
not of vindictive justice" The Legislature has
plenary power to prescribe the punishment of
crimes and offenses The provisions of said
Statute by operation of law become q part of
every judgment against a criminal. A commu-
tation is a change of one punishment known to
the law for another and different punishment
also known to the law A communication is not a
conditional pardon, nor is it simply the substitu
ton of one punishment for another In its
legal acceptation, it is a change of punishment
from a higher to lower degree in
the scale ofcrimes and penalties fixed by the law
ut is my opinion that credit for good time, as
provided by said statute, is not Communication
of punishment 1t is part of the judgment in
every case of conviction, by operation of law.
The statute fixes the good time granted to each
criminal according to the term of sentence. The
warden, in computing the diminution of time.
acts ministerially, and does not exercise any
judicial power. 1t has been the policy of the
law to invite the prisoner to subordination and
obedience by the substitution of the persuasive
influences of hope for compulsion by the scourge
Since 1861 tActs 1861, p. 1861 the law has pro-
vided for a reduction of Imprisonment for good
conduct The act of 1883 is an amendment
thereof, and is transcript Of the law that has
prevailed in other States on the same subject.
have not observed that the validity of such
legislation has been impugned or questioned.
think this legislation is constitutional, and should
ha SuStaipad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
A HARMONIOUS MEETING.
Police Commissioners Investigate Charges
Against MISUNDERSTANDING Must Go.

The Police Commissioners were held to a
rather lengthy session last night on account Of
the investigations relating to the conduct of Off
GERS Farrell and Meek. The question of driver
for the patrol wagon added to the interest of the
proceedings, although it was expected this mat
ter would be readily disposed Of since the resg-
nation of driver Breckenridge was counted on as
a certainty. Mr.. Breckenridge, though request
ed to send in that evidence of his willingness
to please Messrs. Murphy and Morrison,
failed to do so. Mr. Cottrell
made another effort to save his
man first by refusing to accept Mr. Murphy's Sc
lection for the place, but when he found that
Breckenridge had no support but himself, asked
that he have another week in which to resign.
1t was understood that Breckenridge must go
Saturday night, to be succeeded by Henry Holt.
1t was Mr.. Cottrells point of disagreement with
Mr. Murphy in reference to Holt that he is not
a Democrat
"Oh, yes he is !" said lawyer Cropsey; I have
known him to work faithfully for the Demo
cratic ticket and vote it."
Il am glad to hear that" replied Commits
sioner Murphy. sit confirms the representa-
tons of the Democratic central committeeman
who have been called on in Hollis behalf"
Holt has been selected for Breckinridge's po-
siton, and will take charge of day service of the
wagon next Sunday. Lawyer Cropseys presence
before the board which enabled him to give this
timely Endorsement of Hollis Democracy, was
caused by claim William Howson puts forth
for part of the reward offered by Barker. OF
Avon, Hendricks county, for the capture or his
horse and the man who stole 1t. Edgar Miller
did the stealing and Captain Campbell and Ser Ser
geant Travis the capturing of horse and tnlef
Howson's interest in the affair was to fire
three shots at Miller, who was trying to
outrun the officers. The aim was bad, as 1t was
three blocks away and is said to have had no
other effect than to make Miller increase his
speed. Mr.. Howsons claim was not allowed
Notwithstanding he filed as part of his case the
Journals account of the affair
Officer John Farrell acknowledged the causes
that led to his difficulty at the City Hospital.
He said ne had been derelict in watching
the murderer Phillips, and asked for
enient treatment by the board. There was a
disposition to dismiss him, but his good record
heretofore as an officer, and his candor in admit
ting the charges secured for him suspension of
ten days. Officer Meeks's case was partly heard,
the charge of drunkenness being preferred
against him.. There no rupture OF the har-
mony that has existed among the commissioners
for the past three weeks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21

The assessment on the main track shows an
increase of $349, 800 over 1884, which is caused
by the sxty-five miles of new road, but on second
main track, of which there has been an extern
sion Of two miles, the assessment is 81, 80 less
in the previous year. In 1884 there were 990 A
miles of side track, assessed at 81, 100 943 but
this year. although there are 05l "a miles the
assessment is only So, 500, 953, showing reduc-
ton of $3.50 995. The rolling stock is assessed at
$25S, 6S5 less than last year. The Frankfort d
State Line, of which State Auditor Rice is
director, is the only road on which the assess
ment was increased, while reductions were made
only the Terre Haute q Southeastern, the
Chicago & Eastern Illinois and the Indianapolis
Belt There change made IN
the assessments on the main track of the other
roads. The changes generally were on the I'M
provements and rolling stock. The fact that,
with xtyeight miles of new road, with new
improvements and new rolling stock, the total
assessment is $74. ia less than last year. shows
that roads have Jared reasonably well.
The following shows the number OF miles OF
road in each county, together with the valuation
of the improvements and rolling stock, and the
total tax assessment credited to the county:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Instruments filed for record in the Recorders Office
of Marion county, Indiana for the twenty.four hours
ending at o'clock P. M, July 90 1885, as fur
nished by Elliott & Butler abstracers of titles room
No. 3, Etna Building:
Gerhard F. Reber to Charles T. Reber.
part of lot 38, in outlot "a in McCarty's
subdivision of outlots in Indianapolis. 81 200 90
Nicholas McCarty ct al. to Abram Rien-
hart, lots 1O8 and 100, in McCartys
third westside addition to Indianapolis. 500. 90
William Wallace. receiver to Emma A
Brown, ,ot 159. in Woodrutf's Place. 10000
Susan Worth to Charles H. Person part
east half northwest quarter section o.
township Is north, of range east,
containg eight Observation-Disclosures. $40. 90
William Ii. Traub and wife to William II.
Fletcher ard wife, lots and D. in Will
lam II. Traubs subdivision in Indianap-
oils. ..-.......-..-..... 100
The Thames Loan and Trust Company to
Charles d. Shellaberger, lot l. in Hen
dricks's subdivision of lots l, 2 and 3, in
square 49, brakes addition to Indian
apOuS ), UUUOO
Lucy A. Lewis to Sarah NJ Pease lot 81,
in Elizabeth Tabotts revised subdivi.
vision in Indianapolis 100000
Conveyauces 7; consideration ~ So, 721.OO