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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-10-15
TIE COLOSSEEM.

TIE COLOSSEUM.
The Colosseum-alsow written coliseum
was an amphitheater, located near
the center Of the ancient city of Rome,
and the largest permanent structure of
the kind ever built. 1t was begun by
Nespasian, built by him as far as the top
Of the third row Of arches, and finished
by his son. Titus, in so A. ID. It was
dedicated with games, gladiatorial
shows, and scenic exhibitions that lasted
100 days, in which 5000 wild animals
were killed, and a number of gladiators
The structure was intended solely for
circus performances. Tt covered nearly
five acres, and had accommodations for
over $4,000 special ors. It was for many
years known as the Flavian amphi-
theater, but came to be called the
Colosseum because of the great size
The building is in the form of an
ellipse, its longer diameter being 615
feet, its shorter $40 feet. The height
OF its outer wall, which is
still entire, is 1854 feet, and the
arena within is 2S1 feet in
length, and 176 in breadth. The ex-
terror wall of the edifce consists of
four stories of three different orders of
architecture, the first being Doric, the
second Ionic, and the third and fourth
Corinthian. The material Of the prin-
cipal walls was travertine or white lime
stone. The spaces between were filled
with brick. The arched spaces be-
tween the pillars We're open throughout
the first three stories, above this there
were windows between each alternate
pillar of the outer wall. Within there
are still traces to be seen Of three
tiers Of seats; it is thought that above
these a gallery was once built. A cov-
cred space surrounded the central
arena, i'll which the Emperor, Senators,
and their families, had seats. The
building was covered by temporary
awning or wooden roof, but how this
was put on or kept in place is a never
ending puzzle to an!iquaries. Many Of
the early Christians suffered martyrdom
in the arena, and cross now stands
there to commemorate their death,
and on Friday Of every
week devotional services are
still held there. The Colosseum is
supposed to have remained entire till
it was partly demolished in the sacking
and burning of Rome in 1882 by
Robert Guiscard, first King of Naples.
Though injured, the building was used
as a fortress during the middle ages for
many years by the powerful families
that contended for supremacy in Roman
affairs. In 1912 the municipality took
possession Of it, and it was again used
for public amusements, especially bull
fights. In 1887 it began to be used by
the church as hospital. In the fol-
lowing century the great Roman families
despoiled it greatly, taking stone from
its wall to build the palaces. It was
afterward proposed to turn it into q
center Of trade or factory, but both
plans were unpopular, and finally Pope
Clement III. was persuaded by the
church in the early part of the eight
eenth century to consecrate it to the
memory of the martyrs, and thus throw
over it aprotection from further wanton
injury.-I,ater Ocean.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-10-15

ALL kinds of field mice are rapidly
disappearing in England. The dor.
mouse is reported as nearly extinct IN
several counties,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03
isinehiii.


Eiuebiii.
Newton Osgood left on Thursday for
Someryille, Mass, where he will clerk
in store.
Much needed repairs have been made
upon the sidewalks in the village, in
GLIDING railing that has long been
needed by Mrs +. S. Stevens house.
r. G. W Dodge continues quite low,
and fears are entertained that be will
not recover.
A large number was present at the
Post meeting on Saturday night, and
after its close the boys fell to, and at
tackled several pots of beans with vigor,
and passed pleasant hour in talk at
teTward.
The cemetery wall by the soldiers
monument has been whitewashed.
| Mr. j. +. Stanley has suffered for
three weeks with badly sprained ankle ;
he gets around some on crutches.
At the Post meeting Saturday night it
was voted to request the merchants 10
close their places OF business from ,
until ) O'Clock 7, NJ. on Monday. May.
/ 81.
We learn that Prof. {. {. Lee Is
/ planting corn in his Foxcroft home, in
good health.
Mrs. Newhall, Of Boston, came on the
Morrison Saturday to arrange her new
cottage for the summer Mrs. Fuller,
sister OF +. J. Dodge. came with her.
MAY "a. Ron.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03
New York Fashions.

WHITE Cosl UMFs-CoLoRED CoTToNs-
RIBBoNs-TRIMMINGs -JEr-BCTToNs.
White costumes, like 50 many other
things 81 to-day are mixed fancifuly-
collar, cuffs, sash. perhaps loopings and
panels of velvet or silk in moss. tan.
wine. etc. and edged with lace. White
woods are chiefly used for these combi-
nations. but thew are also seen on the
fine cotton embroidered costume. 50
fashionable, while lace dresses. or those
of lace and embroidery. are at times
adorned in the same wav. But the
power of ribbon trimmings was never
more remarkable. 1, will be ribbon
summer. and the range is wide. from
velvet to gauze, with all imaginable
innings in the same piece. Bouretic
dotiing- occasionally bespatter, fri-e
loopincs likewise. and so on al ibr,ua.
this seasons brand however. being the
picot edge. Embroidered costume. are
in two styles: the hounced Of greater or
less depth. the deepest reaching from
lower edge to waist with graduating
patterns 10 suit or the work runs in
stripes either lengthwise or croe-wise.
and thus follows the all pervadiug fancy
for parallel lines.
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The rage for jet is beyond description
and the more costume can be made to
ilnkle and sparkle and uncomfortable
weigh, the more radiant the wearer's
visage. OF all things jet i. about the
most taxing TO ones patience perpet-
ually tumbling off, heavy, inconvenient
yet an idol. False goods, too, are the
colored headings that follow close on
jet. Equally troublesome, weighty.
uncomfortable, but nothing more sought
after, as witness the stiff beaded gren-
adines fashionable for short wraps OF
parts of dresses. Independent orna-
ments entirely OF jet or colored beads
are very popular, and the size to which
both beads and ornaments are carried
is truly remarkable. OF course with
smaller beads mixed in, there is room
for much diversity of idea. Passemen-
teries are thickly bestrewn with Jets
or beads; independent passementerie
ornaments glitter in like manner, and
galoons show small beads or are set
with rows of jet pendants. But fine
passementerie. without jet or beading
are much sold, because there are peo-
pie who cannot endure jet, or those who
love it, like change. There is run on
bonnets made entirely of jet strung on
wire and without lining; other beaded
and JET bonnets are in great variety and
find ready purchasers.
LUCY CARTER.
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HI Tons

are replaced by headings on many silks
and Oh bridal costumes (Which We have
special facilities for studying ju,t now
by fine lace. The long drapery OF the
dav IS much more suitable To effective
bridal costumes than the pstcby ideas
of some wear. ago. The lace is usually
in fiounce- and Is the chosen finish fol
the best styles. but the great popular
ity OF beads causes their introduction
into what is regarded as the highest
sphere OF ladies apparel. Thus some
late bridal toilettes have shown the x irt
drapery outlined by large white beads
a. a heading to lace, and the same in
outlinings are on the corsage. Satin i
much used, but taille silks aud likewise
China Grape come in for 4 share. A,
for bridesmaids. they are attired in 30
many ways that there is no rule, and
there seems seeking after diversity
Coiors are selected that blend, and hats
If worn are fanciful. Since Easter
Monday there has been wedding after
wedding. Bridal trousseauX have out
rivaled ssckcloth, and matrimonial ven
lures. though not presided over by Gens.
Beauregard and Early, are entered on
with confidence that holders OF Louis
lana State lottery tickets might initiate.
Love. the magician, paints rose color,
aud many venture willingly under Gu
pids lead who fear the guardianship OF
tried and faithful warriors.
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Young Man. Make Your Record Clean
81 wM. KNOWLES

81 Nm. kNONIES.
Trumpet tongu'd this thrilling warning,
Rang out at the closing scene
In your glorious. rosy morning,
y Dung mai, make your record Clean
Life's great effort. nobly ended
Words, like arrows, bright and keen
Golden words, with wisdom blended.
~ oung man, make your record clean
Hear it who have Gears to hear
Heed. il in iomptation'. hour,
When the syren Pleasure near
Smiles with fascinating power.
Words OF holy inspiration.
Angels echo the refrain;
Meet for every cline and nation,
''l Dung man, make your record clean"
Men Of kent-another Heros
Added 10 your roll Of fame;
ON your seutchcon with ''lnyicta''
Blazon G1sgt's immortal name.
Toied9 Blade.
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CoLORED COTTOS>

are constantly embroidered in dress
patterns and are relieved by sash rib
bons Of some good contrast, such a
pale blue on garnet. moss on tan. pink
Oh brown. etc. Lace i welcome every
where II alterna,es with embroidery
on white costumes hut j. no less popu-
lar on colorcd cottons or wool. but on
the latter the wool laces are more
10 vogue because ideas now ran leg. 10
contrasts than lat season TODAY ii
i more Of uniformity. On coitous the
iavoriie buttons are unp-eicntiou. pearl
colored TO match. Il i on wool, that
the huge buttons. 80 remarkable iea-
ture. find greatest opportunity; arge
a small butter plates. and in metal.
pearl or wood. the resources of dyeing
carving and painting have been taxed
to the utmost. The more expensive
form really 50 many pretty picture,
that are carried around chiefly on skirts
and Jackets. Sometimes 10 Il limited
extent they are set Oh corsagc,. the
smaller ones in keeping, not having been
much Of 4 success because il i allowa-
ble 10 close the waist by small crotchet
buttons Something quite pretty il a
large button can be bought for 81. 90, but
they DO run up a. high a. $1,000 the
single enc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03

The members Of the Italian Be-
nevolent Association of Brooklyn par
took of the following salad: "Sardines,
Goldfish, olives, caulifowers, eggplant,
onions. salt, sweet oil, vinegar, red
peppers, black pepper and cayenne
pepper Only one Of them is dead 30
far, and there's some of the salad left.
--PhiIa. Ne,cs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03

PenohseBt.
The Grand Army Post from Bluehill
will decorate the graves Of comrades al
the North Penobscot cemetery on Mon
day forenoon next. On Sunday forenoon
of % o'clock memorial address will
be delivered in the NJ. Z. Church at
same place by Rev. X. L. Nanton.
Farmers are busy. All presents to
ear and eye a scene of activity; even
the perseveriLg mosquito and fly. have
started out ON their labor if it would
be only to cleanse the air We would not
object, but we don't think ones blood is
benefited perhaps their temper might
he.
Our new road machine is doing good
work. towns do not loss in such invest
mepts. Our cemetery will soon receive
a coat of paint as also good Templars
Hall OBSERVER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03

BALES HONEY is the best Cough Cure. IS, Scc-, u
6LEsN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, &c
GERMAN CORN REMovER kills Cons & Bunions, 25c
HILLS HAIR & WHlsKHA DYE-Biack Brown, Soc
PIXIES T0OrHAcHE DROPS cure in Minute. 9sc
pEAFs RHHUmATIc PILLS ass . suse eDe, 500
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03
We Rise 10 EZDIaill

that we have greatly cnlsAgld and
rcmodclcd thc Planning Mill Euild-
IN. nest door To our former -hop
and have just moved in, and W
find it 50 comfortable and con
vcnlcnt about handling our grow
ing business, that ne have con
cludcd 10 stick to it. Among
other improvements We have added
ctof the Simmer Patent Watcher
Heads, and we are able on the
shortest notice TO do the VERY best
Of Planning, Matching and Jointina.
and on reasonable terms, as we don't
expect to get rich this year. We
have also laid in good stock Of
seasoned hard wood timber Of all
slzes,t two and three inch rock maple
plank, yellow birch flooring, and if
you want to fix up your Sled or lay
new floor in your kitchen that
will never wear out or need paint,
come and see US.
We are WAY ahead on brackets for Hood or
Nerandah, New Patterns to suit all tastes
made to order and no charge for making
pattern. Door and window frames made AZ
usual and Of good stock n usual. Being heated
by steam We have good facilities for Kiln dry
ing our stock, and the benefit belongs to our
customers.
From now TO Christmas is the time 10 make
that little table or fancy cabinet for bric-a-
brac that YOU were thinking about to give your
best girl for a present, that cradle for the baby
or that comfortable stool for YOUR mother or
wife. II you can't afford to have it made,
come down to Curricr & JOYS and get your
stock, have the saving, planning and turn
ing done. and then make it yourself. we'll
show you how to do It. Yours very truly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-03

Eastbr0ot.
S. o. Googips has contracted with
F. f. Church of Beddington to peel 700
cords of bark this season.
L. W. Bunker is very SICK.
Ii has been decided to repair the
church. We hear the majority are III
favor of removing the gallery.
Mrs Butler Grant commenced school
in the second district Monday morning.
d. r.
May 20.
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Pauper Notlca

TUE undersigned hereby Civ. office that he has
contracted with the City r llswsrth for the
support OF the poor during the earning wear and
mas made ample provision for the.i support H.
therefore forbids all persons from furnishing SIM
phes to any pauper on his account as without liz
written order, he VIII pay for no goods so farn.
Ellsworth, April 8, 1881. 5o,f
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Notice of Foreclosure.
Messengers Notice.

oFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK SIS May y, A. d. 1855.
This Is to give notice that the fifteenth
/ day of May, A. D. lsS6,a warrant in Insoiven.
cy was Issued out of the court of insolvency for
said County Of Hancock against the estate of said
Alexander McQuinn. adjudged to be an insolyent
debtor on petition of said debtor, which petition
was filed on the fifteenth day of May A. D..
1856, TO which date interest claims
is to be computed. That the payment of any debts
to by said debtor, and the transfer
and delivery OF any property by him are for
hidden by law. That a meet
ing of the creditors of said debtor prove their
debts and choose one more assignees of his
estate will he held at a court of Insolvency TO be
holden at the Probate Office in said Ellsworth, on
the tenth day of June, A. D., 1856 at ten O'Clock In
the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. WILLIAM FENNELLY,
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger of the Court of Insol.
vency for said Hancock county. 2w2l
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CURRIER & JOY,
WAFER STREET. ELLSWORTH Mr.
lyrti -
IhD Mount DeSNrt H0nSe

.. nonles sound, Mt. Desert, Maine having hean
ieHhea anu reiurnshed, has been opened 10 the
pubic oy the subscriber, who win spare no mains
OF the travelling public. u '"e patronage
'i Y. II. HIGGINS
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DIRIGO ROOFING COMPANY.

buiIders should investigate as to the M>>>
Masereai manufactured by the Dirtoo Po'.s.9
70 u Is tldy 10 appearance; ciurable ye,,h g
care for half a century. The rooting a. r .
I .s costs ss -. Deferred trif2o,a 80,
chnrge az any point in Maiue viii, r.ilrn sstna
roonng ever invented for the price Jns, ne. .,
~, sc9ees: send for circular. Address HA.an 49,
sse"fisg COMPANY. Steep Paiis. Ne s,o1ss,
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Honest DeaIing, Truthful Represent
Security 10 BuycrSi
OIRNERCII\T TAILORING DEPARTMENT,

We have just received complete line Of the r/,u/ccf W
i'm DuIIoH HDHl"~/ir IfhIIc~.whicl will make
up in the /ftf~f o/l/r and the lowest ltuIEr/
prices. We have none but the l~rlY Lr~/ tl-ofJ5nlru
and tasteful IL we'll desirable trimmings
In every instance We guarantee Perfect Fit.
Lewis Friend, Custom Tailor,
Ellsworth, ~ Maine.
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A. ". cvsHMAI ( CO.,
Franklin ST.. Ellsworth.
FURNITURE ! DEALERS !!

Cheap medium and fine Furni-
ture. at prices a. low a. the
lowest. Furnish your homes
on an approved credit system.
Make Your homes comfortable
and attractive by means of
part payment down and small
payments weekly or monthly.
Chamber Sets. Parlor Suites.
Dining Room Furniture.
hitchu Fmuttrc, 4 f0e
Plush .S"tte. : piercS for
-SlG..jO. Rattan Goods of cv-
cry description. Bedding of
all kinds. Old Furniture re-
covered. Childrcn'~ Carriages.
PAINTS AND OILS. We
keep the old reliable BAY
STATE COLOR>. the best
and cheapest paints in the mar
ket. Curtains Of all kinds.
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PENSIONS!

HAVING been recognized an Attorney for the
IL prosecution Of pension claims by the depart
ment at Na>lngton,l respectfully ask soldier and
especially members Of the q. \. X. having bust
ness with that Department TO give me a call. In
der the rulings of the Department, the ratings
ing a small pension entitled Ia an inercs 80.
To those having attorneys in Washington / offer
assistance in drawing aftidayit- and furInulat-
ing Other necessary evidence. Pension vouchers
executed hy me Office over Davis WoodmaD's
Store, state St, Ellsworth Me.
ST. a IN
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NUMBER 20 CENTRAL STREET,
BOSTON, MASS.
PATENTS.
r. II, EDDY,

&c. 70, STATE CT. eFFos!-E EiLsT. 81, sos7:g
Secures Patents in the United States also in
Great Britain France and other foreign countries
Copies Of the claims of any Patent furnished by
remitting one dollar Assignments recorded at
Washington. No Agency in the United states
possesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents
ascertaining the patentabiiity of inventions.
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have
had official intercourse.
CHAs. MASON, Commissioner of Patents.
"Inventors cannot employ person more trust
worthy or more capable OF securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent
Office" EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.
BOSTON, October 10, 1870.
x. ii. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir you procured for
me, in $50, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases,
and procured many patents, reissues and extern
sions. / have occasionally employed the best
agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton, but still give you almost the whole of my
business, In your line, and advise others to en-
ploy you. Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, Jan. l, 1886 lyrl
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Boston &BangOT S.S.Co.

Spring Arrangement.
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G, E, BURRILL,
B a nix er,
STATE STREET.
ELLSWORTH. MAINE,
Does aGeneral Banking Bust
ness same as an Incorpora-
ted Bank.
deposit accounts received subject to Cheek a

Deposit accounts received subject to Check
sight
Certificates of Deposit Issued payable on de
aand or at a fixed date bearing interest agreed
Collections of Drafts Notes, Coupons and DIV
den,ls throughout the [ nited states specially.
allied Bonds cashcd or exchanged.
Choice Investments, Securities constantly 81
hand
Loans made ON mortgages Of first class Real
Estate in vicinity of Ellsworth or on approved
commercial paper
The Interests of correspondents will Re
carefully regarded, strict attention given u their
orders and requests by mail or otherwise AMI by
prompt ard faithful execution of their wishes We
aim 20 merit their esteem and confidence.
Ranking hours from 10 - 4 NJ. and from to
5 T. NJ.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

Scheming congressional politicians
have in President Cleveland no tool
to aid them in their designs. Presi-
dent Cleveland is truly representa-
tive of the people, and is working for
their interests alone. Because he
has the manly courage to say that he
will not sign any bills until he has
given them proper consideration the
republican papers put on indignant
airs. In this matter President Cleve-
land s-undoubtedly right. Congress
wastes much time IN the earlier days
of the session and at the end pushes
through all sorts of bills expecting
that tho president will sign them
without question. In this way cor
rupt measures have been passed that
could not have been passed in any
other way. With the possibility of
an occasional error the president is
right also in honestly exercising his
own judgment in the use of his right
to veto. In the faithful performance
of his duties he will make no enemies
among the people, even though it may
occasionally displease members Of the
debating school at the capitol.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
First publication Nay 81. 1867
Mortgage Sale.

Default having been made in the payment of
seven and lO-lO0 dollars (s7. lO)w hich is due at
the date hereof upon certain mortgage, duly
executed and delivered by William W. Lyons
(single) to A. F Kelley, bearing date the first
day Of April, A. D. 1885, and duly recorded
in the Office of the register Of deeds in and for
Stevens county, Minnesota, on the sixteenth
day of April, A. D. 1885, at o'clock D. M,
in book "K" Of mortgages, on page 49, and no
action or proceeding at law or otherwise hav-
ing been instituted to recover the debt secur-
ed by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute, the
said mortgage will be foreclosed, and the
premises described in and covered by said
mortgage, viz:
The northeast quarter IN R.x) Of section
number four (4), of township numter one
hundred and twenty five (l26) north, of range
nu mber rorty- three (4s) west, fifth principal
meridian, situate in Stevens county. and state
TO pay said debt and interest, and twenty i've
dollars attorneys fees as stipulated in said
mortgage to be paid in case of foreclosure, and
the disbursements allowed by law, which sale
will be made by the sheriff Of said Stevens
county, at the front door Of the court house,
in the village Of Morris, in said county and
state, on Friday the 9th day of July, a. D.
1885, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. of that
day, subject to redemption as provided by
law.
Dated May 81, A. D. 1885.
A. F. KELLEY, Mortgage.
STEPHEN A. FLAHERTY,
Attorney for Mortgage,
Morris, Mimi.
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Mr.. Morrison's tariff reform meas.

SIr. Morrison's tariff reform meas
ures, although promptly and regular
ly defeated, are bearing good fruit.
The discussions in the halls of con.
gress during the session of 1SS4-S5
have educated the people at large to
an extent that could not be gained in
local way in so short period. 1t
also alarmed the monopolists,a and they
did not propose to have any debate on
that subject if they could avoid it so
they shut the door on the bill brought
in this session. 1t must be very NOR
tifying to Mr.. Morrison to know that
by the efforts OF a few eastern de-
mocrats even the discussion of his
bill was not allowed. His efforts are
in the right direction and will yet
succeed when a few more western
republicans can be had who have the
moral outrage to initiate Mr.. Randall
and vote for their constituents regard
less of the party wishes.