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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-31

-Mr. dtD. W anuSTDlt, VINO, Win MS
mother spent the summer at Bar Harbor, has
started in the famous car, Rival, for Ashevllle.
\. T., with his architect, Mr.. Richard NJ.
Hunt, III expectation OF starting the hall W hich
be expects to erect in that salubriou- and beau
tiful region. IL is 10 be tuiIt OF stone and IN
be one OF the most spacious mansions In the
whole country.
Up TO date about 800 tons Of granite
have been land in the Bar Harbor breakwater
The contractor. Mr.. +. l.. Andrews. is allowed
one year In which to complete his contract.
The amount Of granite which he has to supply
is in the neighborhood of 1900 tons, and al
ready four months Of the twelve have elapsed.
E. ID. Bird OF Boston, has sent a four-and.
a-half months colt to Mr.. Z. II. Greedy of this
] city, to be broken and reared. The colt is an
/ Inbred Hambletonian by Cuyler Clay, and is a
| phenomenal trotter. This item will be of in
/ tetest to the people OF this section, Cuyler
7 Clay was the property OF Paymaster Smith.
/ formerly Of Ellsworth.
Capt. Mark Gray has added his name to
the list OF subscribers for the Bucksport Cath
ollie church fund to the amount Of twenty five
dollars. Such donations are great encourage
ment to the workers and they feel very much
I pleased. When the returns OF the fair are all
| in. and added to the subscription list, the sum
| cannot fall far short of the one thousand dol
| lar mark.
| Hon. William Freeman. Of Cherryfeld.
| has accepted the nomination of Governor Bur-
| leigh to act ~ one of the four commissioners
to represent the State OF Maine at the 9th an
/ nual session of the Farmers international
Congress, to be held in Montgomery, Alaba-
ma, from November 18th to the 18th.
! A Mr.. Conary of Surry, teamster In the
/ employ of II. NJ. 4 B. Hall, was thrown from
loaded lumber wagon, few days ago. while
going down hill, and the wheels passed over
| his body, infiieting serious injuries. His ply
sicians are looking carefully after his case but
have not yet been able to ascertain the full ex-
! tent Of bis injuries.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-19
m BURMESE OIL WELLS.
Primitive Methods Employed to Hoist tbs
Oil to the Surface.

Primitive Methods Employed to Hoist tAs
Oil to the Surface.
DR.. Noetling, of the Indian geological sur.
vey, to whose report on the petroleum de-
posts Of Burnah reference has already been
made, gives an interesting description Of the
native method Of digging the wells. As soon
as native has made up bis mind where he
Is going to have q new well, the workmen,
usually four in number, begin to dig
square shaft the sides of which measure be-
tween feet and feet inches Over this
pit cross beam, supported on stanchions at
either side is placed; in the center of which
Is a small wooden drum or cylinder, which,
with its axis, Is made Of single piece Of
wood the latter running on coarse fork
shaped supports. The leather rope used in
hauling up the oil passes over the drum, and
on it is fastened the workman who is going
to be lowered down. as well as the common
earthenware pot, in which the oil Is drawn
I'D. If possible the well is so placed that the
men or women drawing the rope walk down
an inclined plane along the slope Of hill.
The tools employed in digging are quito
primitive, and can only be used in soft
strata. Timber is used to support the walls
of the shaft, and the latter Is lined with
wood. This wooden wall has considerable
strength, but 1t has to be carefully watched
lest it should give way.
The workn1en are lowered in an ingenious
way. The man sits on two sings formed OF
strong rope running between his legs and
knotted over his left shoulder. To prevent
sliding O thin rope runs down from the
knot. across the breast, underneath the right
shoulder to the back, where 1t is fastened
to the rope forming the sings. A second
rope for the same purpose is fastened round
the hips. On account Of the explosive gas
filling the shaft no light can be taken down;
the workman, therefore, ties up his eyes pre-
viously to descending so as to enable him to
see during the short time he is in the well,
otherwise it would take him longer to accus-
tom his eyes to the darkness than he is able
to stay down, on account of the gas, which
renders breathing difficult. The data OBJ
tanned by DR.. Noetlipg as to the time occu-
pied in the ascent and descent, and the period
during which the laborer can remain below,
show that not % per cent. of the total work
ing time is really spent in extracting the oil.
Two hundred and ninety seconds is the long
est time any man, however strong, can re-
main below without becoming unconscious,
while in some he can only remain sixty sec
onds. With increasing depths the difficult
ties in obtaining the oil after the Burmese
methods become insuperable. Hence the
limit is 80 feet, and the workers object to
more than $50 feet.
The drawing up of the oil is as primitive
as everything else. The rope is fastened
round the neck of the ball shaped pot, and,
being lowered, is allowed to fill by sinking in
the oil below. The oil thus raised is poured
into another pot Of the same shape, but much
larger, and twelve of these are packed ON
each country cart.-London Times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-19
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

Rumors are extant to the effect that the
Hon. Professor James Russell Lowell will
never forsake his native land again.
John Burns, the English labor leader, Is
connected with the family Of Robert Burns,
and resembles the dead poet in his looks.
Rev. Mr. Surgeons admirers in London
are disturbed by a rumor that he is seriously
contemplating retirement from the pulpit.
DR. Frithjof hansen, the explorer Of
Greenland, will come to America next spring
on lecture tour. accompanied by his beau
tiful young bride
Swinburne never carries a stick or an
umbrella when out walking, but he often
fills his pockets with candy and distributes it
to the children he meets
W. H. Vanderbilt, OF the Yale class of 93,
is son of Cornelius Vanderbilt. he has been
elected captain of the freshman crew and has
subscribed 500 to the same
Walter Scott was the peculiar object Of
the late Wilkie Collins worship, and he
probably never passed day without taking
Up one of the Waverley novels,
The health of Lord Tennyson is now COM
pletely restored, the warm ard brilliant
weather in England Of the past few weeks
having had most beneficial effect
Sir Edwin Arnold says that man who is
careful about his dress will be careful about
his habits, and viii not engage in any pro-
ceeding that would cast stain upon his
reputation.
Karl Gottfried Leopold Leitner, the emf
nent German poet, will be 50 years old on
l.,
He has Just completed a tragedy, The Judge
OF Galway
Thomas A Edison has grown feshy of late.
His hair Is much grayer than it was two
years ago. but his fsce is as youthful and his
smile mas the same cheerful character that it
possessed of Old.
Among the noted men of the day names
ending with son are unusually numerous
Harrison. Edison. Robert Louis Stevenson,
Tennyson, Murcbison and others illustrate
the truth of This.
Edward w Box, who started The Brook
lyn Magazine when he was 10 has been made
editor of The Ladies' Home Journal at the
age of p. He enjoys an income of SOC
yeer w his s-w noSiticl.
Professor David Peck Todd, Of A,uhers.
>ollege, will be at the head of the partv to
De sent by the United States 10 Maxiraa. on
he Quanzo river, in west Africa, to observe
The eclipse OF the sun which viii occur on
Dec -
The Duke Of Edinburgh has practically ex-
patria,ed himself. and viii hereafter visit
England only occasionally. His disgust with
the Prince of Wales for permitting the
Princess Louise TO marry the Duke Of Fife is
the CAUSE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-19
II Wa Not So in Her naxa

Old Lady docking admiringiy at her grand
daughters headdress,-Amanda, my dear,
where did you get tnat hail
Amanda tseverely,-Grandma, your &C
ouaintancs with the slang Ut the day SUP.
pris4 mel
Old Lady. Slsng, my deari /. Where
did you get taas hat" siangi
Amanda-W course it Is
Old Lady gently and sadly,-I did not
know it But l am NOT surprised at your
acquaintance with il. Uiy dear.-CAscaSo
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-19
The Verdict

OF ALL who have used Ayers Pills
" for Biliousness and Liver Com
plant is that they are the best ever
made. Being free from any mineral
ingredients, and sugar-coated, Ayers
Pills are adapted to all ages, constitu-
tons, and climates.
Having used Ayers Pills for many
years in my practice and family, feel
justified in recommending them as an
excellent cathartic and liver medicine.
They sustain all the claims made for
them. w. A. Westfall, NJ. D., '. 7.
Austin q \. w. r. r. Co., Burnett, Texas.
Ayers Pills keep my stomach and
liver in perfect condition. Five years
ago | was afflicted with enlargement OF
the liver and with a severe form of dys-
pepSia. most of the time being unable 10
retain any solid food on my stomach. l
finally began to take Ayers Pills, and
after using only three boxes OF these
magical pellets, was a well man. -
Lucius Alexander. Marblehead. Mass.
If yen have Sick Headache, Constipa-
fiOn. INDIGESTION Piles
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
DELINQUENT Subscribers.

An exchange softly COOS thusly
to its delinquent subscri5 RS
Dear. darling delinquent! Our
precious subscriber in arrears
You're so shy, do you think we
have sold out and gone? No, lit
tie sngar-plum, We could not get
away if we wanted to. We are
still at the old stand dfshing out
the Tribune on sweet promises and
bright expectations. They make
an excellent diet. darling, with a
little wind pudding, favored with
word OF encouragement to serve
as desert. We are waiting a. d
watching tor thee, our turtle dove.
We long to hear thy gentle foot
step on the stairway below and
hear the silvery ring of the happy
voice within cur Office. Dear enc,
we feel unusually sad and lonely
without you tonight. We sish
tor one galnce of your eye or even
half you owe us. Dent see how
we can possibly live without you,
dear. Now, little pie>crust, will
you come? Do we hear your an.
swer in a voice 50 sweet apd be-
guiiing I'm eomSng,' or is it only
the winds thst around our office
roar! We pause for further de-
velo pment."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

them and, in fact, all manner of
complAi" is. But the most general
We heard was about the beer fur
nished them-they claim that they
pay their own pension money for
their beer and should be allowed to
drink any kind they want. They
want incinnati beer, but as the
government bass contract with n
Dayton brewery to furnish all
used at the "home" the veterans
are unable to get any other kind.
Il is this they are mad about,
and some almos. threaten to leave
the "hone" if Uncle Sam don't
get them Cincinnati beer.
The government appropriates
$3.50, 900 year to support ana en-,
tertaiu these fastidious heroes.
They, of course, get their pensions
besides.
An hundred or two thousand
more would perhaps get item
champagne instead of beer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
zone TOUCH OF NATURE. /"

When the Georgia farmers and
/ editors were in Ohio. Mr.. Ben Rus
sell, of the Bainhlid Democrat.
made short speech in which he
alluded to the TACT that be had
fought at Gettysburg.
y short time after n lady APP
preached Editor Wrench, of the
Dalton Argus, and with evident
emotion asked him:
"Where is the member of your
par.! that fought at Gettysburg
Editor Wrench hesitated about
pointing Mr.. Russell out, fearing
that under the influence Of evident
grief and excitement, the lady
might reproach him. Some one
else, however, pointed him out,
and as the lady started towards
him Mr.. Wrench turned away, not
caring to witness what might be q
painful and embarrassing scene.
The lady, reaching Mr.. Russell,
said
"Did you fight at Gettysourg2'>
81 had that honor, madam" re-
phi d Mr.. Russell, modestly.
"My husband was killed at Get
tysburr," said the lady hardly able
to fashion the words with her
trembling lips.
"That battle was the occasion of
great grief, madam, to thousands
of good women on both sides of the
line, replied Mr.. Russell bowling
his head
ii just wanted to say to you"
and here the lady's voice failed
and putting out her hand she
grasped the hand of the Georgian,
and sobbing violently held it a
moment and turned away.
Hundreds of men aud women
witnessed the incident, but hardly
one with dry eyes. That sign of
forgiveness and love that lived
through bitter loss and bereave-
meut, was more eloquent than
words could have been. That wo.
man, God bless her wherever she is
this morning, in her nobility con :
trJdicts the testimony of "a thous-
and Mrs. Canfelds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

The soldiers home, at Dayton,
was one of the most interesting
sights of the trip, but that has al
ready been written about
However, as the Atlanta home
Tor disabled confe4erates is now
under construction, it will be in
teresting to many to know how the
disabled union soldiers live and
what they say ofthe "home."
In the first place, from all out
w1rd appearances, the Georgians
did not detect but very small pei
cent of the five thousand Inmates
who appeared to be disabled.
Many of them were quite old. but
as whole they are a very hearty
looking set of men.
The remarkable phase of life at
the home was that the Gecrgians
did not talk TO a single man who
was satisfied with it, although they
seemed to have every necessity and
almost every luxury. The food
seemed first~class far better than
is found at many hotels and the
sleeping apartments wer~ neatly
and comfortably arranged. The
grounds, coniaing six hundred
acres, were perfectly beautiful,
and all the buildings handsome,
the heater beng an exceptionally
fine structure.
Then they have stores and a
great aarroom building. We were
not allowed even to look into this
place, but were informed that it
vas very handsomely arranged
inside, and that there were from
three to five hu bred OF the veter-
ans in il. drinking beer at all times.
All get pensions and they mans
age to spend a large part OF their
money for beer.
But none are satisfied. Every
one has something to complain Of
Since that they have nothing to
do and that their lives are perfectly
blank, Others that they are not al.
! lowed to have their families with
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
How Lnteniaent Women neclds.

When the question has to be met
as to what is the best course to
adopt to secure a sure, safe and
agreeable remedy for those organs
ic diseases and weaknesses which
afflict the female sex. there is but
one wise decision, viz, a course OF
self treatment with DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t is an
unfailing specific for periodical
pains, displacement, internal in
hammation, and all functional dis
orders that render the lives OF SO
many women miserable and joyless.
They who try it, praise it. OF
druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
IT WAS ON WHEELS.
4 New hampshire Non Seeing the Stsh $
IN New York.

Undoubtedly the biggest fool
seen in New York for a long time
was man down from New Hanp-
shire, who was looking Tor 1876
Broadway, the Western Union
building. He had oeen told of the
word .rful things to seen there, IN
GLIDING the telegraph wires and
Jay Gould. He had "195" writ>
ten on card and was walking
around the streets 10 king for n
corresponding number. Catching
sight ola Broadway car with the
number 1875 painted conspicuously
on the side, he exclaimed
"B' osh, the things on wheels!v
and, with lepk of superior wis
dom and deli 5ht on his lace, piled
on board.
He shuffied cautiously inside
and taking :. seat, said to man
beside him;
"Wall, I'm a guina il this don't
take the cake. The folks up IL
New Hampshire won't believe it
when | go home and tell 'em bout
this. Curious2 Wall, / should
say"
The ringing of the register hell
interested him.
That's all done by Electricity,
I'll bet. a dollar Better not git
too close to it, reck on" and he
slid away. "All you folks in here
to see the elephant. tor Wall.
it's corker, an make no mistake.
The conductor came around for
the fare.
"Didui know there was anything
to pay?
Five cents" said the conduc-
tor.
As country went down into his
pocket he said:
1--WE heerd of you atore, Jay,
but did not know you would
tackle a teller for FIVE cents. But
here gots. TGl in town to see the
sights, an Pm goil' to play her for
all she's wuth." Ne0 York World.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
4 Sonnd LeanL Oninion.

E. Bainbridge, Munday Esq !,
County Atty. Clay Co., Tex.
says: Have used Electric Bitters
with most happy results. My
brot err also was We y low with
Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric
BittArs saved his life."
Mr.. d. l. Wiieoxson, of Horse
Cave, KY, adds like testimony.
saying: lie positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for
Electric Bitters.
THIS great remedy will ward of,
as well as cure all MaIarial Diseas-
es, and tor all Kidney. Liver and
Stomach Disorders stands unequal
ed. Price SOC. and 81. at Crouch
Bros Drug store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

''What makes my skin so dark
and muddy?
My cheeks we're once so smooth
and ruddy!
| use the best cosmt ties made"
Is what lovely maiden said.
That's not the cure, my charm.
ing Miss
The doctor said - remember
this /:
If your skin youwould keep from
faint,
Discard the powder and the
paint.
"Ihe proper thing for all such
ills
is this" remarked the man of
pills:
Enrich the blood and make it
pure
In this you'll find the only cure"
DIR. Pierce's Goldon Medical Dis.
will do this without fall
1t has no equal. All druggist.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
SOME "REMINISCENCES.
0fthe Georgia invGsion into the Buckeye
,Sfofe.

State.
There We're many little incidents
during TIE Georgia farmers ex-
cursion through Ohio that were in
teresting, and others that were
amusing.
The most amusing occurred at
Sandusky, where the party went
to see the vineyards and wine eel
lars.
After spending an hour in
champagne cellar the party went
to the hotel and in,o supper.
Great was the surprise of some
of the farmers to find the walters
pretty young girls, dressed in sim
pie white gowns, with black belts.
One of the older farmers. from
-, Was particularly surprised,
aud feeling Young again perhaps
from the effects of the pleasure of
his afternoon visit, looked up into
the girls eyes and grinned as she
handed him the bill OF fare. The
girl naturally smiled and looked
away. But taking the smile for
an answer of approval to his broad
grin he proceeded to entwine his
right arm about the waitress waist
and say:
"l'll take some coffee and beet"
SHOVE your arm, sir" quickly
said the girl, as she tried to wrig-
gle out of his grasp.
TAXING better hold and draws
ing her closer-@I1l take some
coffee and some bee steak, and
some fried potatoes and some"
At this moment every one in
thesupper room turned and looked,
and there was roar Of laughter
from o hundred throats. The girl
was very much embarrassed, but
joined in the laughter. at the same
time jerking and pulling to get
away, but it was no use. The old
farmer took still better hold, APP
parently not hearing the laughter,
not observing anyone but the girl,
and continued:
Yes, bring me cup Of coffee,
some steak, some potatoes, son G
caa $. If you've got any fried ba-
con, bring"
At this instant the Gill succeed
ed in extricating herself and rushed
to the kitchen. When she res
turned with the supper she stoo2
on the opposite side of the table
and leaned over to place the dishes
in front of the distinguished Geor.
gian.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
Gin Work.

l have had twelve years experiiA,
ence with machinery aud a fun set
of tools can make your Old gin
work like new one. I have re~
paired a large namber of gins and
have yet to hear the first complaints
OF my work or price. | sharpen
gins by machinery or hand and all
work dane will be made payable
October 1st, 1889.
I~wilb call on you during the
spsing and summer months. This
j. allowing you a showing, and /
hope YOU viii hold your work :or
me. My address is Lock Box
224, Dawson, Ga.
GEO. V. PACE.
Feb. 20, 1899.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

2 :; y'ds Gnghams from 81 to 10
Beautiful Table Dan, SIX, 80 cents,
worth so.
Big hal! ain in Ticking. Bleaching.
and Sea Island.
All wool Flannel, lsc, worth %.
100 cases new Shoes that must so.
1000 yards Jeans from 15c to So,
worth 25 to SO
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

Poor, unfortunate Batrachian In what a
sad plight he must have been. And yet his
misfortune was one that often befalls singers,
Many q once tuneful voice among those who
belong to the genus homo is utterly spoiled
by !" cold in the head, or on the lungs. or both
combined. For the above mentioned 'eroak-
eS :" we are not aware that any remedy was
ever devised; but we rejoice TO know that ali
human singers may keep their heads clear and
throats In tune by the timely use Of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy and DIR. Pierce's Golden Med.
ical Discovery, both of which are sold by
druggists.
DIR. Sages Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases OF Catarrh in the Head, no matters OF
how long standing, while for all laryngeai.
bronchial, throat and lung affections, Dr.
Rierce'R Golden Medical Discovery is posi-
lively ufieqnaled. 1t cures the worst linger-
ing coughs and builds up the flesh and
strength of those who have been reduced
by wasting diseases. 1t is guaranteed to
benefit or cure in all diseases for which ii g
recommended, If taken in time and given o.
fair trial, or money paid for it refunded.
Copyright, 1885, by WORLDS DIS. MED. Assx.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
Hosiery.

| shall show you the best line Of
the season. Styles new, prices taH.
j. w. TURNER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

10000 yards Calico SC. TO &c.
heeting ard Checks ut factory
prices,
500 yards new Satteens at 81,
worth 121
Hose, Handkerchiets, Collars,
Cuffs, Shirts, Gloves, Hoods,
Underwear, Ribbons, etc., Tor a
song
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
Eha Naw Discovery.

You have heard your friends
and neighbo4s talking about it, :
You May yourself be one of the
many who know from personal
experience just how good a thing
it is. II you have ever tried it,
you are one of lis staunch friends,
because the wonderful thing about
it is, that when once given trio
al, DIR. Kings New Discovery ever
after holds q place in the house. If
you have never used it and should
be afflicted with a cough, cold or
Throat, Lung or Chest trouble,
secure bottle at once and give
it a fair trial. 1t is guaranteed
every time, or money refunded
Trial Bottle Free at Crouch Bros.
Daug store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09

1000 yards Chambray, worth 10
cents, for Z &c.
Beautiful double,width Wool
Cashmere, l5c. worth %.
100 pieces " DOL Dress Goods.
which We are bourd to sell, price
or DO price
500 yards Seersucker, worth is
cents, Tor 81.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
Mill Work.

| have had large expert nee In
this line, and guarantee to do good
and cheap work on now mills or
repairing old ones.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
So BROWN'S LR0N RlTIrRS

Cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Merry.
business, and General Debility. Physicians re,
commend IT, All dealers sell it. Genuine has
trade mark and crossed red Lines on wrappcr,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-10-09
BUILDING MADE CHEAP.
~ I HF1AN I-RN " II II
GEO. V.pHCE,
DAWSON :. GA.

Contracts for all kinds of builds
ing taken at lowest rates, and ma
tcrial furnished when desired. |
have been in the business for ff-
teen years and know my business
and gnarantee my work.