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Blake of Brooklin was then read. 1t was
an excellent production, replete with sound
sense and wholesome advice. Legal
rights and duties OF the teacher" was then
considered to some extent by II. B. Ward
we'll, Prof. Richardson and others. This
query evoked a lengthy and spirited dis
cussion and incidentally ran into many top
lcS. The right and expediency of punish
in- scholars by whipping seemed to be the
pivotal point around which the discussion
revolved with increasing velocity. Some
took the grounds as the day before, that no
teacher who was obliged to resort TO this
method of punishment in any case was 1T
to he a teacher in our public schools. but
nearly all thought differently.
Query. How shall We cultivate the hab-
it of study in scholars?' Answered by
Luce llaney, Bowden and others.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President. Chas f.
Perkins; Secretary, Augustus @. Blake
Executive committee, MIS-. VI. F. Perkins,
>, u Hancv, T.. -. itfkln>.
The following resolutions presented by
Mr.. +. p Cole from the committee on
resolutions were unanimously adopted by
rising vote
HhersrS. God III His allwlSc Providence
ha~ seen ut ia take from our midi one Of
our most hhnorcd and successful teachers.
therefore.
RT>"}rri, That 10 the death Of Miss
Lizzie Leach, Of this town, the cause of
aducatiuu has lost one Of Its brightest or
uamcut~. the rising generation faithful
Irtruh and teacher, and that her virtues
VIII hc hcli in perpetual remembrance by
u~, her fellow lahnrrr>
R.S~ir,i, That this Association heartily
lndnr>e the action of the legislature In Civ
lHg ~ free text books
Hcsfrei rhat this Association extends
tvptc Of heart, thanks To Rev {. \. Dcrc-
hey for hi~ hnc. SCHOLARLY and interesting
0rctnrr on Discipline, SO fnll nf matter for
Thought, amd request a copy for puhlica.
tl.n iu fhc EII-wuEru AMERICAN
H.Soic,i That this Association cX.
tends Ia the stat" superintendent a vote of
thanks and hearty appreciation Of hi- ear
nest efforts in behalf Of the schools Of the
State
Kfsnir,i, That this Association hereby
extends To the people Of Penohscnt hearty
thanks for their generous hospitality, their
cordial welcome ~ their homes and their
kindly interest which has conducrd 80
largely to the pleasure aud success OF our
meetings, and especially To the committee
On entertainment for their untiring efforts
for our comfort and pleasure.
T. L. CoLF Com.
VI J. Du uNB,E. on
GA DoUGi ASS Res
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The Atlantic Monthly for October opens
W 18th generous installment of Mr.. Bynner's
serial, "The Begum's Daughter" which the
London Spectator pronounces "a very pow
erful story" "a Non-Combatant's War Rem
iniscences," by J. r. Kendrck contains fresh
statements with regard to the social and polti-
cal condition of South Carolina before and dur
ing the war, and many incidents of peculiar
interest. The writer was Union man. An
other of Mr.. Fiske's exceedingly valuable and
readable papers on the period Of the American
Revolution is devoted to The Monmouth and
Newport Campaigns" William Cranston
Lawton contributes an article on The Closing
Scenes of the iad"
Houghton. Miffiin & Co., Boston
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MISSISSIPPI REPUBLICANS.

JACKSON, Miss. Sept. 25. The Rcpub-
lcan State convention, the first assembled
in several years, met to-day. Gen. Chal-
mers denounced the Democratic party and
advocated the nomination Of State ticket
4 large sentiment in the convention was
opposed to any nominations being made
The vote showed l5S in favor to % oppo--
ed. The resolutions endorsed the admins
tration Of Harrison and the Platform Of
the Republican party.
The Administration of the State Govern
ment was condemned as more extravagant
than under Republican rule. Nominations
John Chalmers, Governor; James ID.
Lynch (whlte), Lieutenant Governor; NJ.
G. Mollison (colored). Secretary of State :;
John S. Jones (white). treasurer.
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Judge Roe are the favortes, General Mer-
rill having ruled himself out by talking too
much.
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson
has been confined to his room for several
days with very bad sore throat Many
department since it was known as no man
connected with the administration is more
popular in Washington than Mr. Clarkson
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NUMBER 40.

Steuben.
The Rev s. +. Durham left here last
Tuesday. We understand he has gone
to preach on Swans Island
Frank Baker and son Alma, who have
been in Steuben all summer, left last week
for New York,
Miss Ahbie Smith has gone to Boston
for the winter.
Charles Smith has closed his house and
taken his family to Boston where he will
work during the coming winter.
Walter Dutton arrived home last Wed
nesday from Iowa. He has been away two
years.
Fred Pinkham of Hallowell made short
visit to his old home last week.
A Good Templars lodge has been start
ed at East Steuben.
Miss Lizzie Kendall c. b. Stevens and
r. V. Smith arrived home last week.
We seem to have dropped into cold
weather all at once.
Sept. %.
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Little Breeches.

| don't 90 much on religion,
never amt had no show;
But I've got 4 middlin' tight grip. sir.
On the handful o. things know.
] don't pan out on the prophets
And free will. and that sort of thing:
But b'lievc in God snd the angels,
Ever since one night last spring.
! came into town with some turnips,
And my little Gabe came along
No four, In the country
Could beat him for pretty and strong.
Pert and clipper and sassy.
Alwsys ready to swear and fight
And Id isrnt him TO chaS terhacker
jest to keep his milk teeth white
The snow came down like blanket
As passed by Taggsri's store;
! went In for n Jug Of molasse-
And left the tesm si the door.
They scared at something snd started.
heard one little ,Quall.
And hell 10 split over the prairie
Went team, Little Breechc- and NIL.
Hell to split over the prairIe
was almost froze with skccr;
But We roustcd up some torches.
And searched for 'em far and near.
Al last we struck horses and wagon.
showed under d soft. white mound.
Cpsot, dead beat blu, Of little Gabe
No hide nor hair was found.
hni here all hope sourcd on me
~ ny fellow critters aid:
| 'e>t fopped down on my marrow bones.
,rot, h d",p in the snow, and PRAYED.
By this the torches was played out,
And :nr and lsrul Parr
Went of Ter some wood to shccpfold
That he said was >omewhar thar.
w found il st last and little she'd
Where they shut up the lambs at night.
We looked IN and seen them huddlcd thar,
- arm and sleepy and htc;
Ana thar sot Little Krecches and chrped.
A. per. a. ever Vou see.
IL want chsw OF terbsckor.
And that, whats the matter Of me-
How dil BE get thar Angels.
He could never have walked in that storm
They Just >cool,d down aud 'otod him
1n whar il was safe sud warm
And think that saving little child,
And bringing him TO hi> own,
i derrcd sight better business
Than ioatiuc around the Throne.
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Repor; Of Hancock County Teachers Asso
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-03

BRACkErr NOMINATED on THE FIRST BAL
LOT.

Nfw YORK REPUBLICANS MEET AT SARATOGA.
BosroS, Sept 25 The convention is the
largest and promises to he one of the most
Interesting ever held in the State 1t was
called to order by Chairman Burcett, of
the State Committee, at II o'clock The
report of the committee on permanent or
ganzation was submitted and adopted and
Hon. George ID. Robinson was announced
A. permanent chairman, with long list of
vice presidents, and J Otis Wardwei Of
Havrrhlli. as permanent secretary. Mr.
Robinson was then escorted TO the chair
where he was greeted with long continued
applause and cheers, and at the subsistence
Of which he addressed the convention at
length
The committee on credentials reported
twenty-five cities and 237 towns, entitled
to l,43l delegates. represented by 1927
delegates, an extraordinarily full shown.
Henry Cabot Lodge then read the report
Of the committee on resolutions. which
was cordially approved by the convention
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted congratulatc- the
country upon the restoration of the national
Administration 10 the hands Of the Rnpuh-
Acan party approves the judicious manage
mcnt of the treasury by which the national
dent i cxtingui>hci AT reasonable prices
and the money market protected against
speculative combinations; rcjnicr~ in the
restoration ut dignity and vigor in the CON
duct Of foreign affairs; congratulatc> the
Pre- ~UIrut upon his praCucal wisdom and
honest purpose in the difficult matter of
appointments; requests that the federal
Offices in Massachusetts Of political nat
ure be filled with men of the highest char
acter and fitness, but who represent aud
are thoroughly acceptable to the great
body pf the party in the STATE; commrnds
the civil scrviC" policy of the President
his strict adherence to the law, his extend
lng the provisions IF the law and the charac
ter "f the commission appointed by him
promises him the support Of Massachusetts
Republicans in Congress and ont 10 all
efforts to defend and extend the civil ser
vice law and root out III" evils of patron
age calls upon Massachusetts, senators
an Repre- ~entatl lErs 70 defend d sound Cur
rcury. resist an increase pf silver coinage
and use every eNrrtion t. BRING about an
immediate reduction In the surplus and an
equitable revision in The tariif 10 adapt prn-
lection to changed business conditions
- strive without Cca>ing tn secure a ma
r"ual election law which shall protect
votes and the ballot; 10 continue a lust
and liberal policy towards I'll" veterans tn
grant AID u steamship line. AMI brEtu the
building up Of our merchant marine. "a
support ample appropriations for The uatv
taFur~ reasonable constitutional aid % 1T
ncatipn by the Nation and STATE. declares
tav recent vote On prohibition In the State
RENTS that question 10 the Legislature,
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W. @. T. q. State Convention.

The fifteenth annual convention of the
Maine Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, will be held in the NJ. f. Church.
Bar Harbor, Oct. s, g. 10, Mrs. II. b.
Jordan, chairman of committee on enter
tainment, Mrs. Clara Norris, secretary
One fare for the round trip on railroads
and steamers Gentlemen and friends are
cordially invited to attend all sessions.
PROGRAMME.
The Executive committee will meet Tues
day morning at nine o'clock in church vestrv.
Tuesday Morning, october Sth
devotional meeting, led by Mrs. II. F.
Crocker.
10 80 Convention called to order by the Pres
ident. Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens
Roll call Of officers and members.
Appointment OF committee on creden-
tlHl-.
Seating OF delegates.
Appointment OF committees.
Address OF Welcome by Mrs. Addle
Blanche Higgins.
Response on behalf OF State Union, Mrs.
Abhie e. Peaslee.
l2 90 Noontide PRAYER.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjournment.
IhcSddy HftSFhOph
200 Devotional meeting. led by Mrs. J. l..
Hill
30 Minutes Of the previous session.
Report Of committee on credentials.
Report of corresponding secretary.
Report Of organizer, Miss Yates.
Reports superHtendcnts' departments.
Adjournment
7Ncsdoy Erening.
80 Music.
Scripture reading.
PRAYER.
Music.
Annual address OF the Pres, Mrs. l.. VI.
y. stevens.
Collection.
Address by Miss f. [. Yates.
Music.
Ecnrdtcfon
Hef,s>doy uorHing.
80 Devotional meeting led by Mrs. VI. II.
Humphrey
10 m Convention called 10 order,
Minutes of prp, ious session.
Reports of >upts. Of departments.
II 80 Memorial service
II -Nooutiie prayer.
Announcements.
Adjournment.
Wednesday, I0ernoon.
300 Devotional exercises.
30 Minutes of morning session.
Report of treasurer.
Kruort> ~ -uperintendents
90 Election OF officers and delegates to Ma
tonal convention.
90 utint>hrd business and announce
mrni>.
Adjournment
Wednesday, Erentng.
80 Music.
scripture reading.
FRAZER.
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NE Maine Central Railroad.
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1850.
TRAINS RUN DAILY, SUNDAYS Ex-
cEPTED, AS FOLLOWS:

+Stops on signal or notice to Conductor.
These Trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland, Boston
and st. John
M every Monday and Thursday. connecting at
Portland with early morning trains for Boston,
and leaving Portland at IL r NJ every TUESDAY and
Passengers are earnestly requested to procure
EIiswo,fh to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
~ PAYSON TUCKER,
Vice Pres. and Gen1 Manager.
F.E. BoOTHBY, Genr Pass aud Ticket Ast.
June "A. 1889. IV y
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There's Young woman over In Leicester.
Whose finger was sore with leicester;
And she took on and cried.
And hOwled like Sam Hyde.
And her friends couldn't think what poseices
ter,
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Free Treatment yese' Tes !

remediss included, viii be donated by Dr. Sweet the
csusteo hsfurAi hnxn setfex and physician, to one
eorthg psTson " each town WITaOuT ExPEHsE ex-
ceps Si1o for drawing examination papers. Send
no money until return Of papers- Application mus
De endorsed by Minister or Postmaster send stamp
for FREE ExAMINAIios BLASKs and pArficulsrs 70
Dr. Sweets esnffArum tor tie Lana, y Unipa
PAxk Stirred, Boston, 1aas.
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Learn TO make the most Of life
And lose no happy day;
Time can never bring
Thee back, chances swept away :"
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Real Estate for Sale.

The subscriber hereby offers for sale at a bar
gain the real estate of the late Nathaniel Moore,
situated on the west side Of Union River, on the
old Bangor road. so-caiied, in Ellsworth. said
estate is a small farm with house and barn there
DARWIN NhooRt, Adhh +:
EIlsw orth, Ang. .. lSss. tfSa
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Governor John q \. Bracket; Lieut..
Governor W II II Hale SpriGgh .ldI .
Secretary of State, Henry B Pierce, AN
iugton; Treasurer, George A. M4rdcn,
Lowell; Attorney General, Andrew j.
Waterman, Pitt>tIeld; Auditor, Charles r.
E.add Springfield
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Sixty Days

At very low prices, for cash, as we intend max
Ing 4 change in cur business. sr-Al persons Ia
want of such goods will save money by calling o.
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History Of the Day.

Thanksgiving day was long time in get
ting itself established. 1t is not an exclusive
ly American affair, and was not generally
observed in the west and south till after the
war; but in New England it may be said tc
date from the middle Of the Seventeenth
century. Over 5000 years ago Moses in
structed tho Israelites to keep feast after
they got established i'll the Holy Land. They
called it the Feast Of the Tabernacles, and
for eight days, following the close of harvest
they dwelt in booths made chiefly Of green
boughs and feasted on corn, wine, oil and
fruits. In the course of time splendid ritual
for this feast was developed, including much
singing in responsive choruses Somewhat
later the Greeks held a nine days feast OF
similar character, in which slaves were al
lowed to take part, and all criminals except
murderers The Romans had similar feast
in honor Of Ceres, goddess of grain.
The Saxons had Harvest Home" and
after them the English, which festival was
observed in q sort of way in some of the
American colonies In the year 1921 the Pill
grim Fathers tried to celebrate it, but it was
rather gloomy affair. In 1923 a pleaded
with provisions failed to arrive and Governor
Bradford appointed day of humiliation,
fasting and prayer, but the expected ship
arrived and so they made it day Of thanks
giving
Ninety Indians, headed by Chief Massa-
soft, took part. In 1851 the Puritans ran out
of provisions, and Feb. 0 was named as day
of fasting and prayer. As in the other case,
the ship arrived, and they had a feast instead.
June Is, 1887, there was general service in
all the churches Of New England to give
thanks for the great victory at Fort Mystic
over the Pequots, and on the 18th of October
following O general service and feast, in honor
of peace and the settling Of some religious
differences. Forty years later Governor An
dros ordered the people to give thanks on the
first day Of December; but they hated An
dros and did not thank worth a cent. Sew,
eral persons were arrested for treating the
proclamation with contempt, but this struck
the home authorities as rather ludicrous, and
his conduct was disapproved.
Thereafter Thanksgiving was pretty gen.
orally observed in all England and the states
settled by her, the governor naming the day.
George Washington recommended to con con
gress the naming Of a national day in 17S9,
for the adoption of the constitution; it
was done, and the day was generally OBJ
served In l795 the proceeding was repeated.
James Madison appears to have issued the
first presidential proclamation on the subject,
IN 1915, in honor Of ths return Of peace.
Forty eight years passed before President
Lincoln issued the second one. in 1868. Since
then every president has followed the Gus
tom and the day is nationally observed at
last.
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screamed as only girl can scream who Is
sure she has been shot In minute or two
the offending cause made his appearance in
the person Of q young gentleman in gray
shooting jacket, high top boots, game bag
and a gun, followed by three or four dogs.
Raising his hat, he apologized, but said that
the sight of deer had been temptation too
strong to resist, and saucily added that he
suspected the deer was suffering from the
same cause as myself, namely, fright, rather
than injury
''The October wind had sufficiently disar
ranged his hair to make it fall carelessly
about his head and shoulders, and he was as
handsome as q picture. How glad l was
that screamed, for it brought about one of
those delightful social incidents-so naturally,
too, which, although it may not be safe to
enjoy too frequently, are very charming
while they last, and in this instance it COM
pensated for any amount of fright.
"In the course of conversation I learned
that his name was Gerald Bruce, and he was
Aunt Dorothys nearest neighbor. The news
was very agreeable. Then he found out that
was Aunt Dorothy's niece from New York,
which information seemed to be agreeable
to him, too. 1t is marvellous how small a
part conventionality plays in these chance
meetings; how much we are willing to take
on faith, and how apt we ore to silence our
consciences in the matter of propriety
"Well, We walked and we talked, and we
talked and we walked. He forgot that he
had come out cunning, and I quite lost aSht
of the object of my own expedition. 1t
seemed as if had known him forever and a
day. l wondered as sat there, what Tom
Waring or Henry Lawrence would say if
they could sec Kate Hartley in this rustic
position, chatting as merrily with perfect
stranger as if l had known him from child
hood.
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"Under the circumstances, neither or us
took much notice of time until spied our
boy Jerry coming. When ho reached us, he
pulled off his hat and said: Miss Doroty's
mon'sus Uneasy bout you, young miss, an
yo' better come home fas' ez yo' kin, fur
she's sho sump'n has happen to yo'.' Poor
Aunt Dorothy, how wrong it was for me to
worry herl
And so l was brought from heaven to
earth again. The young gentleman walked
home with me, but instead Of leaving mo at
the gate, as wished him to do, deliberately
went in, and said to auntie, Miss Dorothy,
why didn't you prepare me for this pleasant
surprisei You see, l am indebted to stray
shot and this lady's scream for delightful
acquaintance
HE then explained the incident to Aun,
Dorothy, who laughed and said, We'll, well
Young folks will gravitate toward each other
like loadstones, and we old ones can't help it.
Nv little New York niece, if she is anything
like her mother, will never suffer for the
want of companionship If there's anybody
worth knowing around her, and | think,
Gerald, she's hit it right this time.
81 was so glad to hear Aunt Dorothy say
this: loved her twice as much as did be-
fore, because she appreciated Gerald When
he made his adieu, she told me it was queer
coincidence that tho first person met in old
Roanoke should turn out to be the son of mo
ther's old lover, Randolph Bruce. Then she
added, with an odd smile, Il wonder If the
feeling will be inherited by the children!"
After this occurrence it was not difficult
matter to induce Kate to prolong her visi,
at least until the holidaya
"Yes,"said Aunt Margsry, beverly farms
shall this year, if never before, witness gen
uine Thanksgiving, as well as Christmas"
And so it was arranged that Aunt Dorothy
as the head of the family, should at once
write to Col. and Mrs Hartley, inviting then
to the old Virginia home.
And Uncle Robert, too." suggested Kate
tour old bachelor uncle, he must also come
for he lives with father and mother, and there
could be no real thanksgiving with his dear
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