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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
The Great Flood in Ca,ae.
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~ NpExu~ ~ THOUSANDS nEn" NFn
FIN. correspondent II the London N'5.}-
hi II Shanghai gives 3 graphic account 10
HAT paper OF the tremendous loss pi me
In China from the ov, rilow oi lae hnnn1
H. river and Of tL4 great famine h'M
threatened III say
About ouc-siNth Of the entire ARA u thc
Garden Of China a. tie d!-luc; ~
''""~n - stiic'i. ! pos converted into .
ne n,s ss"r. q e,,y .i; NAV,
-as.-and inhabitants The rest Of the
country Il overruu with Nr"tched refugees
who were fortunate enough t. escape Is Nh
their lives. though wiki nothing else.
Ia the districts nf Ching Chow and Chen
Chow no less than three thousand large
villages were tnguifcd in very few mo-
ments and scarcely any Of the III fIt.i
people had tine To save themselves, the
break occurred Ia the night The extent
OF the disaster viii be better appreciated
when 1t i understood that 81 extent u
country much larger than the whole priu-
cipali.y Of wales aud much more thlckl,
populated IS nov raging sea, and that ali
the inhabitants are either dru,s ned OF have
fed. The people " no are thus SO extreme
iy unfortunate cannot be IN nunibcr much
less than the whule population Of Ireland
tle hole province includes twenty FIVE
million inhabitants with an area 81 - 800
square miles The water, Of the risar uow
cover between 500 AMI Iu.Vp square
miles
According u the best and most trust
worthy authority the loss OF life viii not
be numbered by thousands or ten tnou>-
ands. but by hundreds OF thousands. While
the shaving people must be- many millions.
These are utterly drstliufe aud depending
for subsistence upon the charity Of Otacr>.
The Emperor has already contributed
100 900 tacl> ont Of hi> private purse and
paid two million tael, ont Of the imperial
tFe.>aTy l1war5> relicyin. the suffering.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
uachl.,

Christmas a usual va, a yrry busy time
. There wcre ic,, public tree, than cltr
before
II more village, wnu!I follow tile exam
pie of Mrs DeI. lu1lcc they would carry
out the christian example Of our holy Lead
cr Instead Of spendn. her limited means
on her own family, they Joined her with a
few other unSrlt>h ones IN doing their
Master command ECO sc ont into the
highway. 80 did She First preparing her
beautiful home, 80 that muddy boots and
shoes might run and play without injuring
anything then bountiful supper was
prepared which caused eyes unused to deli
cacies to sparkle with delight. a. the little
waits entered the dining room. Here was
no sectarianism for believing the poor are
Gods children, this noble christian had en-
tered any room, however lOHly ana hidden
the children come and every destitute
child upon the street was taken and made
welcome Many Kind hearts aud willing
hands assisted, but her. was the mind that
conceived the idea. and planned every de-
tall After RECALLING each ana all with
everything that could be furnished from
the plump turkey and chicken pie, to cakes.
pies, iellieS and .cc-cream. the door Of the
sitting room was thrown open and here the
delighted group gazed on lines filled with
Stockings, libttG4ts. SHOES pOOl>, coats,
caps, hoods cloaks, dresses STARTS, col
lars handkerchiefs aud many other kinds
Of caring apparei some not new but all
whole clean and neat. Itesidss these there
were toys OF oil kinds sn.iIG had boon
broken and then mended, some were old
and cast off playthings, but made bright
and pretty by piece Of ribbon or paint,
AM every piece was prize to these poor
little ones, who gent home with brighten
cd lives. and many of the rousli poinEs 10
their characters =In9athGd by contact with
such self-sacriticing spirits. Mrs. inslea
is sixty-nine years old, yet she smiled at
every obstacle aud accomplished a work
which many young woman would have
believed too great a tax Cor her. We
hope her example may be followed by aohls
kind heart in every hamlet, village, town
and city in the coming Christmas.
Dee. 81
There are several cases III laBker rash
and scarlet fever, some quite severe
There is much sickness in town.
Mr William johnson, aged about 20,
died Jan. lst. George Phaster after a
long Illness passed away the sd inst aged
about nifty.
Court is in session. Judge Emery presid
ing.
The aOvsge case between Cooper
Brothers & CD. ald JAMES b Faibo; viii
come before the jury ON the 9th, with
John F, Lynch for former and John c.
Talbot and NcSichol for the Halter.
Jan. g. Horf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

lion John i Rednlan has recently re-
turned from Boston where lac made a
speech at the meeting Of the Massachu-
sets democracy ia Boston ''held in honor
.of The memory oi the Hero of New
Orleans, and one Of the iaest distinguished
Presidents of the United States" Presi-
dent Jaeksons famous saying; .Disaiaios
by armed force is treason" does not ap-
pear to have been quoted by any of the
speakers The burden Of some of the speech
Is sounds like plea for free trade and
free rum
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
Free Trade Inoouslstenc es.

Whenever the average Democrat dis
cus,eS the question of the tariff, he l. sure
to fnd himself in a dilemma We have
talked with several of them recently and
they All tell pretty nearly the same story
They claim TO indor~e the free trade or
..tarif- for-reyouuc-only" doctrine a. set
forth nv President Cleveland in his recent
message. and vet every one Of them wants
his own business protected by high tarlh-
The man who j. engaged in the Grand
Bank and other fisheries declares very en-
phat5.slly that he cannot stand Il TO have
Cana.Iian tl>h admitted free of duties; Tor
H. can't compete with BluenoNe fisher
men. some OF the Ellsworth lumber man
ufacturer- iudpr>e Cleveland, but they
own thatff his r.ycune ideas should he
,ut i'm practice - far A. TO put lumber on
fine free lis, their business would Dc utter
Ia ruin,-l The Democratic farmer grows
excited nj once whenever mention Is inside
az tie free importation If hay grain Po-
tatoe>. he. They all profess 10 believe in
free trade or very small. revenue. but.
like a holE the be-, place to have it + on
some other fellow They think
The following from the New YORK
J-,sg.. VII throw some light on the po-
,.,, trade What We need ON potatoes
and nau, othcr products j. an increased
tar.F instead IF free trade. a. the article
J.: OIL. ,,.tf .l.aN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

Information Of tbs killing Of Bernal,
the famous Mexican bandit. has been re-
ceived at Nogales. Bernal and some OF
his followers had desperate fight Thurs
day near the town of Cosala, Sinaloa, with
Nexiean troops during which Bernal was
shot ana bis mother and three or four fol-
lowers were captured
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

Business is booming here. The new
portion of the Pioneer Wooden Mill Is all
completed and now the heavy machinery
is being put in, aud will soon be In good
running order. About 80 new hands will
be employed In the new mill, making some
over 200 in all. in the employ of this COM
pany. The Maple Wood Grove mill l.
driv ing things in a lively manner; about
~ hand are employed in this mill These
companies are very careful In the selection
of their help. There are hut very few of
the French among them. The Scotch and
American predominant
Christmas time was lively for the
churches At the Institute there were
three trees well filed with presents AZ
the VI T. church there was one large tree
well laden with presents some of which
were very beautiful and costly. Mrs. Il.
NJ wilkins received an elegant silver cake
basket aud the pastor a beautiful chair and
marble top book stand for the study; Miss
Edith Gardiner, q member of the Sunday
school. received a finc piano OF the Estcy
manufacture
AZ the NJ f. church IN Detroit the trees
and concert were without precedent
There were two large trees loaded with
costly presents and under them tables
loaded down with the more bulky pack
age, aud lines runnin. across the church
from tree To tree. were laden with dress
goods aud clothin. 81 high price and the
best material Rev X. VI wilkins and
wife received envelopes containing M
wards Of So given by the young men and
ladies Of the society Among the hcauti
FIJI presents wcrc gold wa,ch,a SILK drr~>
a >ral~kin sacquc. and silver watch.
The concert was a good one and not
with~tanding the house was crowded q
wa orderly aud quiet M were happy
and grateful - Him whose unseen han,
gui!es the rolling wear. Sol
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
Ellsworth Commercial! School
Masonic Block. State Street.

The course Of study embraces book keeping
single and double entry. commercial law. com
metca arithmetic banking, penmaa ship. spelling
and correspondence. Arti-'lc Pen Work T. or
der. Filling Marriage certificates, family rrcnri-,
Masonic ami odI Fcilows' certificates ~ ntlnb, r
ship and school ii ploma. = speciality.
>TENOGEAfIll AND TYPE WHITING
Instruction given In Ihi- department bs Mis- Agnes
A Lord a graduate uf University school Of short
Hand, Iowa CITY. Iowa. Practical experience in
Boston, Mass. school opens Nov. Is, ls~7.
For further particulars see circular
tmOs.5 H. VI. PECk, Principal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

Capt. Nutter has bought the Hlnckley
house on the west side of the river
Dentist II. G. Stevens is having good
run of business, so we hear.
As everybody has been having a big
pig, we may as well tell of the hens egg
OF which We recently knew that weighed
four ounces and measured six and one
fourth by eight inches. Next
During the recent heavy gale large
hen house belonging TO Ira Yeaton was
blown a distance of seventy-tive feet
without breaking any glass or doing much
injury to the poultry
Mr. Nowlan of Prospect Harbor is Ia
begin a singing school here this week.
There will be large class.
An effort to start dancing school this
winter proved failure.
Jan Q. II. w. ).
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12


The recent gAr here wa- pretty hard.
though no great damag" Wa DONE some
old Shops ana She'd, were blown down,
and some vessels broke their mporiu.~ and
,lfd some little chatting aud minor damages
to themselves Low Knwc~ barn blew
down aud Walls cow that had escaped the
hrc came scry nrnr being Killed. hnt think
>Hv Wi!i recover
u regards presents. Christmas dinners,
hall, Ac tht hoIifiav, were Vel ob~rr,c d
here There wa> good attendance at the
hall~ M F1ru>wnrth~ hall Christmas aud
New Year,
The following is lj~t of the deaths II
Nubrij2v for thr year euiiu. December.
l>-1. with ages. sc. Ezrkirl Dyer aged
III wears. months, child of Fred pycr
months: child II Charles Bunker. 10
months. child ri Nat. Mitchell, year
months Nr Sampcl Mitchell = years
Mrs. Aririta fn.g, ~ years Mr. Agnes
Wallace. - ycAr,, Mr.. ANGELA Brown.
q wears Mr. Miriam FRAY. n years Nr
WIN X Sawyer. 90 wears Mr. r'ah Tor
rrv. ~ years. MIR Geo >trout. 81 years
MIR Man Strput. 81 Years MI Rufus
Sanhpru. - years; Mis- Ncttic Blhha2r
~ wears Herbert Parker = years MAJ
ing our death .ts' for tho year sixteen,
from the follow Ing CAUSES four from con
sumption three from childhood diseases,
one from crr'hro spinal congestion three
frpA cancer. one from kidney disease Two
from heart ana congestion at Lungs, one
from typhuld fever one from blood polls
ou,u2 a. result % fracture Il liz y"
,pp!rulc mr. ihr year
Jasper Wyman and Bartlett Brown hayc
been ia business amt pleasure trip ~
|. NIflt. fEtr,i tttt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

tsieSfars
The winter term Of school, taught by
Charles r. wasgatt Of Ellsworth has just
closed after a very pleasant term of nine
weeks. The following scholars did not
miss ope-half day for the term: Flora
Phippin. Minnie Squirting, Henry Squirting,
George r. Hadlock, Minnie Stanley, and
Ada Campbell.
Ian
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
Steuhea.

The winter term of free high school
will begin next Monday, Mr. Mcmahon OF
CherryReid, teacher Quite a number of
pupils are coming from pgt Of town.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

From an interesting article In the
Portland Express relative to the Maine
members In Congress, we clip the fol-
lowing:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12

The aOwsge case between Cooper
Brothers & CO. ald James Il Talbot viii
come before the jury on tine 9Th, with
John F. Lynch for former ard John c.
Talbot and McNichol for the latter.
Jan g. HoPF
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-01-12
HoN =. l. AIIIIkEN.

The member from the third district has
be.o very successful. notwithstanding he
ha- been member Of the minority party
In the HOUSE. in his efforts in behalf OF ms
constituents He i q graceful and effect
i've speaker both in the House and on Inc
stump. In the last Congress he spoke on
the following subjects, among others
Public building at Belfast. Legislative ap-
preparation hill Lubec Sarro"s usht-
house, mackerei fishing ~ lA~>"r' i-rrs
80, ~ entrv. olcomargarine, payment
.i....,.- 49, Office appropriation bill,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
HOW MEN DIE.

If we know all the methods of ap-
proach adopted by an enemy we are the
better enabled to ward off the danger and
postpone the moment when surrender be
comes inevitable. In many instances the
inherent strength of the body suffices to
enable it to oppose the tendency toward
death. Many however have lost these
forces to such an extent that there is slit-
tie or no help. In other cases little aid
to the weakened Lungs will make all the
difference between sudden death and
many years of useful life. Upon the first
symptoms of a Cough Cold or any trouble
we'll known remedy-Boschee's German
Syrup, careful trial. 1t will prove what
thousands say of it to be, the "benefac-
tor of any home"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
The cas- ouestion.

Mr.. EDIToR:-In your issue of yester-
day you mention the inadiquacy of the
gas supply the night before, and attribute
il to the excessive demand at the State
Hsuse during the Colts Ball. If the An
napolis Gas Company are net equal to
any extraordinary demand such as arises
from a session of the Legislature il is
time for them to step down and out and
give their franchises to some company
that will meet all demands with reason
ably god and full supply. Now if the
excessive use on Thursday night was the
cause of the lack of light, will you ex
plain what was the cause last night when
the Legislature was not in session; and
you might at the same time inform us as
TO the cause tonight, as ii will probably
be in the same state. The price charged
for gas here is exhorbitant in iniveree
proportion TO its exceedingly poor quail
~. Let eur citizens form club who will
Insist on good gas at reasonable figure
or quit using it altogether and thus force
the gas company to deal equitably with
US. En- PEASANT. let me suggest that the
works be temporarily closed and the
mains be attached to those of the com
pany who so often praise their output,
and if we de not get superior quality we
will more than make up for 1t in quaint
ty. Yrs. truly,
GAS BURNER.
Annapolis, Feb. 18th, 1888.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
WHO Is YOUR BEST FRIENDa

Your stomach of course. Why? Be-
cause If it is out of order you are one OF
the most miserable creatures living.
Give ii fair, honorable chance and see
if it is not the best friend you have in
the end. Don't smoke in the morning
Dent drink in the morning. If you must
smoke and drink wait until your stomach
is through with breakfast. You can
drink more and smoke more in the
evening and it will tell on you less If
your food ferments and does not digest
right,-if you are troubled with heart
bnrn, Dizziness of the head, coming up
of the food after eating Biliousnes, In
digestion, or any other trouble of the
stomach, yon had best used Green's Au-
gust Flower, as no person can use it
without immdiate relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Needed Matter Of Legislation.

The Legislature has before ii now sun
dry bills looking to the destruction of
hawks, owls and (as Kit Carson would
say ether varmints, but we see nothing
about the ground hog. Since the 2nd inst,
(ground hog day. we have only had the
sun shine on us once and the weather has
been of the regular ground hog kind
Old Probabilities sits down in Washing
ton and sends out all over the country
weather indications that never come true,
but the ground hog gives US an indication
good for six weeks al . time. We there
fore suggest that our Legislature shall
send special committee to Washington
to get ground hog appointed clerk OF
of the weather" or else that they offer a
big premium for the destruction of the
entire breed. 1t will be recreant TO its
trust If it does not do something to relieve
us of ground hog domination. Who win
take the Initiative
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Personal Mention.

Miss Todd daughter of Prof Todd, is
visiting the Naval Academy.
Miss Dutton, of Boston is visiting Mrs.
Farmer, Naval Academy.
Miss Field, of New York, is spending a
few days with Mrs Lieut.. Mahan.
Mrs. L. G Gassaway gave a reception
at her residence, Church Circle, last
night.
Miss Mamie Gessner won the diamond
ring at the st. Mary's Bazaar in a com
petitive vote last night. The ring is valu
ed at 1903.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Jones Arm-Locked Bed Spring.

The latest thing in town is the Jones
Arm-locked Bed Spring, manufactured by
II. B. Myers, Calvert street, this city
This spring is comfortable, convenient,
durable and cheap. Price 81 80 to So. The
terms will suit any fair-minded person.
You can have it put on your bed on trial
for several days; if not entirely satisfac.
tory it will be removed promptly. Ihave
a machine for making these springs at the
rate of two minute. Any one who would
like their bed more comfortable, for rea.
sonably small investment, should call al
once and investigate itat the above place
or by addressing III. B. Myers, Annapolis
will receive prompt attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Naval Cadet designations.

The following named cadets have re-
signed from the Naval Academy as re.
suit of the recent examinations: Fourth
class-L. Omsley. G. w. Mott. j. G. Viii.
liams, j. Curlett H. E. McNeary, A. NJ
Cook, G S. Cotton J. A. Leids, r. l.
Low, r. b. Larkin, j. G. Kilbourne, V.D
Todd, w. L. Walker, r McKeage, A, r.
Davis, B. L. Jones, E. Z. Arison, G. X
Murphy, L. Goodwin. M. Sass, G.. Wade
kind and G Allen. Third Class-H. l.
Horne, and t. O'Kel, Section class-E
Gaines, G. Fl Mendell, Jr, w. H. Sey
mOur and f. N. Lewis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
First M. E. chucrh Entertainment.

On Monday evening, February 18th,
1888, there will be very interesting en-
tertainment, consisting of songs and reci-
tations given in the First NJ E. Church.
The entertainment will commence at z 80
p. nj. The programme consists of Jean
lngelow's Songs of Seven, interpreted
with appropriate musical selections. The
admission will be 10 cents. After the
musical and literary part of the program
the ladies of the church will be ready to
furnish all those present who shall order,
from the menu prepared.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Abraham LincoIn's view OF the Bible.

The Bible which Mr.. Robert T Lin
coin has presented to a mission in Chica-
go was given to Abraham Lincoln by DIR.
Robert Turner, of Baltimore In reply
President Lincoln wrote to Mr.. Turner
on April "a, 1868. as 70 lows: Dear sir:
Permit me herewith TO thank you sim
cerely for the present of a very elegant
Bible which you made to me some time
since, and which my manifold public
engagements have hitherto prevented me
from acklowdging. Abraham Lincoln
was inclined to skeptoism in his early
days. but he is reported as having said in
in referring TO the Bible a few months
before his death: Take all of this book
upon reason that you can, and the balance
upon faith, and you will live and die q
happier and better man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Local Briefs.

Valentines are prettier this year than
wtr before.
New moon on the 18th, and full moon
90 The eth,
The Lenten season is fast approaching
-aomorc dancing.
lh about time that the spinal column
d old winter was broken.
The man who does not provide for his
sniy is not It's head.
Every time you help lazy person you
Fbyourself and your family.
IIba' been heard that the latest bit of
lasis there you are.
happiness has no time to stay long
STD those who interfere with the private
aar Of others.
bae Of the greatest causes of trouble in
a world is the habit people have of
fAng faster than they think.
License was issued at the Court House
eaay for q saloon t. be oponed in the
~ precinct, fifth distrsct, where local
5lion does not exist.
Members Of the Log Cabin Club, seem
: undecided as to who they want for
N.'clor OF the port Of Annapolis. A
-i'lly OF the Executive Committee are
'Mol Of. MIR. John II. Thomas. Mr..
AVN Baldwin wants the place.
-" tell here yesterday and last light
-. .l Two iva to three inches deep, affording
gel sleighing to-day.
au'eTFace steps leading to the State
~ should be boarded and hand rallied
,s.'appery weather, as the condition is
"aserous 10 pedestrians.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
Amateur TheatricaIs.

The Naval Academy Amateur Theatri-
cal Club will give an entertainment at the
Academy on Tuesday evening next. The
program will comprise a comedietta in
one act, entitled "a Cup of Tea" in
which Mrs Lieut.. G.. w. Bartlett, DR.
Russell, Lieut.. H. Ell. Hosley and Lieut..
Colohan will take leading parts The pro-
gram will conclude with the farce in one
act" Popping the Question" in which
Mrs. Caswell, Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Colohan,
Miss Dutton, Mr.. Gibbons and Mr.. Ran
dali will be the principal acters. Choice
music will be interspersed during the
evening. Tickets can be secured only
through Invitations which have been is.
sued.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-11
The End Of the winter Social Season

But three week days remain before Ash
Wednesday, and within these three days
will probably be crowded number OF
teas, receptions and dances, when will
be fitting close TO the social carnival
which has prevailed here in naval and
city circles during the past two months.
This winter. has been marked by an un-
usually large number of social events,
including the legislative ball, the Gov.
erner's reception and numersus entertain
ments Of various kinds in this city. The
forty days of Lent will give everybody a
chance to take good rest so as to be
prepared to enter with Zest into the social
pleasures of the spring and early sum-
mer.