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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26

careful training. 1t is a game that
cultivates the gentlemanly qualities
courtesy, fairness, even generosity. So
seldom is dispute, much less a quar-
rel, generated at the table, that when,
on rare occasions, high words are heard
over a game, everybody concludes that
the disputants have no business with
the cue.
In the course of many years ex-
perience as q billiard player. various
questions have been put to me about
the game. l shall try TO give an
answer TO all OF them at this time and
to anticipate some other questions
which might naturally be asked In
respect to learning the game so as to
be able to play it well, billiards is much
like the piano and other musical in
struments. The first lesson must be
taken early in lie and practice must be
unintermittent as long as a man is in
the field. Few men can become good
performers on the piano or violin, as
understand it, il they begin to play
after arriving at mature years. BY
that time the fingers have become COM
paratively rigid and incapable of ao-
quiring not rapid action, but delicacy
of touch. without which performance
on the piano can never rank high. 1t
is certainly the case in billiards.
De1icacy and precision count for more
than force, and delicacy can be &C
quired only by beginning early. /
should say as general rule that one
who desires 10 become good billiard
player, should begin at the age of II
or 15. All the muscles are supple at
this time and the preceptive faculties
alert 1t is essentially the teachable
age. One who begins earlier. that is
at or 8, as is the case with musicians,
is liable TO learn more by rote, and thus
acquired certain mechanical proficiency
which will be of little value until by the
exercise of PERCEPTION and judgement
the player knows how to treat a novel
or difficult position on his own respon-
sibility.
Few boys probably have any distinct
idea at 10 OF making great experts of
themselves. and fewer parents would
choose such a career for their chill
dren. Not that the calling of Billiards
is low in any sense, but that the oppor-
tunities for good income from it are not
generally recognized 1t is looked up
on properly enough as a pastime, and
yet combining SO much mental and
physical science as it does, it is emil
nently worthy of the study required to
develop its possibilities on the part of
those naturally qualified for the work.
This brings up an important point: not
everybody, even by the most patient
discipline, can become what / call q
good player. There are certain nat
ural publications that must be possess
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
A Powerful Actor.

YES, sir" said the old actor, ~
have had many triumphs on the stage.
l remember way back in the forties
there was crowded house in Syracuse
to see my Hamlet AT the end Of the
first act the audience got up and left
the theatre" That was hardly q
triumph was ftp" Certainly it was;
they couldn't stand any more. All, /
was powerful actor in the forties. ~
Rochester Post Express.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
A First.Class Point.

A Detroit drummer who lately made
trip into Indiana, put up in hotel
at small town one night to find the
fare the very poorest. the beds the worst
he ever saw,and the house run in such q
way as TO amaze him. After a breakfast
which he scarcely tasted, he entered
the Office and said to the landlord:
What kind of a caravansary do you
call this?"
"a flrst-class hotel, SIR"
you must be crazy! Show me one
single first-class point about it."
1.-The price, sir. You have had sup
per, lodging and breakfast Three
dollars, il you please, and il you want
to ride down in the. bus that will be a
quarter more. Detroit Free Press
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
THE AMATEUR.

ed by billiard player, just as there
are special talents for commerce, litera-
ture. the law or the art. Without
them a man had better content himself
with the fun of the game moderately
played, and in this he will find plenty
OF recreation, genuine pleasure. and by
choosing his antagonists properly, a
great deal of that emulation which is
the life of all games and pursuits. 1t
is fact that beyond q certain point no
player can improve This point varies
with each individual, but in each indi-
vidual il is absolutely fixed. 1t is not
always reached by players, because
not everybody knows how to develop
his natural qualifications to their ut
most; but when that has been done
the most persistent practice will add
nothing. TO his effectiveness.
The natural qualifications for bill
iards may be set down as (1) a good
eye, ca steady hand, 90 quick and &C
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
A NATURAL GIFT MAN
Must Begin to Play Early in Life and
Never stOp-Americans the Best
Natural Players But Frenchmen
Average Better in Results.

So high is billiards held in the esti-
nation of almost all men and many
women that do not need to call more
than general attention to it as a polite
pastime. 1t certainly ranks as one Of
the necessary accomplishments OF a
thorough gentleman, and as a sport it
should. in my mind, be placed at the
head Of all; for chance enters into it in
the very least degree; it requires head
work OF the most exacting kind, firm
muscles and good bodily health, and
skill that is developed only by long and
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
Admitted TO Citizenship.

MARY" said the mistress OF a Cass
avenue residence TO her cook the
other morning, "isn't that new beau
of yours a GermanP'
ale was, ma'am, until last night "
What happened last nightp"
why, he declared his intentions,
ma'am, and we are TO be married in
the fall. detroit FREQ Press.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26

There is nothing but the price to Indicate
that the peach crop is as usual, short thi |,
season. New York Herald.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-09-26
THE GAME OF BILLIARDS.

Mr.. George F. Slosson Tells How
to Play Ii.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
A TRAIN DlSPATCHER'S LUCK.
He had no Idea that the Lightning
Would Strike Him, But it Did.

He had no Idea that the Lightning
Would Strike Him, But it Did. .
Toitio. tohio) Blade. March 30.
Il the train dispatcher's Office at tho
Pennsylvania depot the other after
non, there sat before n telegraph in
str,ment,a u handsome, ,well-conditioned
and well dressed young man, to whom
II great deal OF good luck has fallen
lat,ly.
/ was Mr.. 7. B. Marshall, Penn
syfania railroad train dispatcher, and
he vas the holder OF one-twentieth OF
ticlct No. 1O,42O, which drew the
second capital prize OF 100000 in the
las drawing of the louisiana State
Lottery Company.
Have you received your 5000
yet" inquired reporter for the Blade
VIII, had happened in.
Yes, received it week after the
drawing. and it came in the form of
drat through the Ketcham's National
Bark.
4 had purchased ticket No. 10, 42O,
andimmediately after the drawing
wasnotiiied that ! had drawn the neat
littb sum OF s. 900, and that it would
be Immediately forwarded to me.
drew it from the bank, took as
mu'h as wanted for my immediate
use and then deposited tho rest with
thebank. No, l have no particular
plals as to what will do with the
moey. only know that have 1t,
and.hat 1t is nice little starter for q
yOllp man,"
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Keep Your Eye-sight.

DR.. F. Park Lewis spoke recently,
says the Buffalo Courier, upon weak
eyes and near-sighted people. He
stated that while people with near
sighted eyes might show no loss OF
sight for years. still near-sighted eyes
should be treated with care. Tho best
light for the eyes was sunlight. A
good light must be strong. white and
steady. The heat OF artificial light was
then considered. Sunlight has the
least heat rays; electric light came
next; kerosene nnd gas were last and
so the worst for the eyes. He closed
by stating that in reading the back
should be to the light, the eyes should
be shaded, and never be used when
tired. One should not read with m
uncertain light nor on the cars.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
sRU1E HUMANITY.

Once in the city of Vienna, there
was a dread Of hydrophobia, and or
der were given to massacre all the
dofs which were found unclaimed or
unsollared in the city or suburbs. Men
wee employed for this purpose. and
they generally carried short stick,
which they flung atthe poor prescribed
animal with such certain aim as either
to kill. OF main it mortally at one
blow.
lthappened one day that, close to
thu edge of the river. near the Ferdi-
naid's-Brucke, one Of these men flung
hisstick at a wretched dog, but with
sud bad aim that it fell into the river.
Tb poor animal, following his instinct
or his teaching, Immediately plunged
in, redeemed the stick, and laid it at
uhefeet OF its owner, who, snatching 1t
up, dashed out the creatures brains.
Which was the brute?
We may surmise what the Athen-
iarB would have done 10 such a man
from the fact that they banished the
JUICE of the Areopagus, because he
flung away the bird which sought shell
term his bosom.
There are men in whom is no spark
of fratitude or generosity. There are
otfers who appreciate benefits re-
ceied and are happy in making CRATE
Observation-Disclosures.
lev. j. w. Asheman, one OF the
mot eloquent divines of Detroit,
Mi,h., writes March Sd, 1888: sin
1884 visited Chatham, Ont, to lec-
turp and preach. was in agonizing
pain (the result of kidney disorders,)
and unable to dine with my host. /
explained to Judge Woods what was
thematter. He asked me If l was too
prdudiced by medical education to try
WTner's Safe Cure, adding: "Al-
though 1 have never tried it, can
talp you to a gentleman whom it has
hebed wonderfully"
Il used 25 bottles OF Warmers Safe
Cue and was in better health than for
twenty-five years. Ihave everything
to Dse and nothing to gain by making
thi statement, save the approval Of a
god conscience"
There are tens Of thousands OF peo-
plein this country who have gained
the approval of n good conscience in n
lils, manner, and are not too bigoted
to 10 good.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
The Pert Infant

Eery one knows the pert infant
He appears in all communities, and
lucly is the family exempt from his
presence. His earliest attempts a.
conversation are recorded and repeat
ed II his hearing to each visitor in the
honp of the infant prodigy. His fee
bles endeavors to be funny are applaud.
cd 3 the echo, and remarks in which
the asual listener would fail to detect
a gtin OF wit are quoted Us veritable
bonsnots.
While 1t is quite natural that each
moter crow should think her young
one no~y white, and that every human
marina should be positive that never
were there such bright and beautiful
child'en us her own, it is nevertheless
rathr hard upon the impartial por-
ton Of society Mt large to condemn
themto share in this sweeping admi-
ratio. In joy. us in grief, all but
ones nearest and dearest soon grow
wear OF being called upon for sym
pHni' Ahc Sohobhub uEAlu C4HAuSLb
the tuntain.
Th awakening and nourishment OF
pertess in children is only too easy a
task There is latent something,
call 1t original sin. total dcpravity.
inhcent vanity, or what you will, that
nee very little encouragement mt to bo
arosed to life. A child is seldom en-
tiry to blanc for his own pertness
andforwardncss. II his tendency -
puting himself into conspicuous posi-
tion. to taking part in general con-
verAtions, and asserting himself ut
all mes and seasons had been jndici-
ousy nipped in the bud by parents,
theb foibles would never have swetled
to te dimensions OF faults. As 1t is
absrd to expect an infant to exercis SO
r9ressive influence upon himself
whf an exactly opposite course has
bee taught him by his parents. =
A the hair has shadow, SO tho slightest
disqsc OF the scalp threatens the hair. Put
the lcalp In healthy condition by the use Of
WASHERS Loo CABIN HAIR TONIC
1t rttorcs the hair and has no equal.
Te man who figures In an explosion be.
B1nNt the bottom and works un
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

witt LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they
cnntt reach the scat Of the disee SO, Cat.
nrr4s o blood or constitutional diseas 40 and
In oter to cure II you have TO take inter.
nni fmedics. Halls Catarrh Cure il taken
intehnlly, and acts directly on tho blood
Is nfluack medicine. IL was prescribed
BY 90 OF the best physicians in this couu-
Try n years and Is q regular prescription.
II isfomposed Of tho best tonics known.
confined with thc'bcst blood PURIFIER, act.
ing Srectly on tho mucus surface. Tho
perfSt combination OF the two ingredients
Is WAL produces such wonderful results in
curirt tatarrh. Send for testimonials free.
~ CHENEY Il CO., Prop, Toledo. q.
Sold by druggists, price 10,
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Ia Desirable Change.

Murderer-"Yer honor, II yez don't
moind, wud yez plnze change tho day
fer me execution? Sure 1t goes ngin
me conscience to be hung on Fridny--a
fasht day"
Accommodating Judge-.With pleas
ure. ! will appoint tho Monday be-
fore."-New York Weekly.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

good than any known remedy.
For Spra'ns, Bruises, Backache,
Pain in tho Chest or Sides. Headache,
Toothache. or any other External Pain,
few applications rubbed on by the
hand act like magic. causing tho pain
TO instantly stop.
For Congestions, innamnaiions,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Cold in the
Chest, Rheumatism. Neuralgia. LUn,.
bago, Sciatica. Pains in the Small Of
the Back. ETC.. more extended. longer
continued and repeated applications
arc necessary to effect a cure.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Consumption Surely Cured.

To tho Editor: = Please inform your
readers that have q positive remedy for
ands OF hopeless cases have been pcrman.
emily cured. ] shall be glad TO send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF your
readers who have consumption. II they will
send me their express and T.. o. address,
Respectfully, 7. A SLOCUM, NJ. c., Isl
Pearl St., N. Y.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Denver. Colorado.

THE st. James hotel of Denver Is highly
praised by all who have been its patrons.
The location is most central, appointments
elegant, and the table exceptionally fine.
The house is very popular with people
from this district.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

THERE can bc no death without cause.
WARMER. LOG CABIN COUGH AND
COSSUMpcI REMEDY
will prevent and cure the many disorders
called Consumption.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

kCMOOL BONDe.-Hiehest price
pS,id for County, Town or School BondS.
Gan save School Districts fifty per cent.
on cost Of printing. Denver Real Estats
bought and sold. Apply in person or By let.
ter to F. G. Patterson, Tabor Blk. Denver
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

100 acres of the choicest land in the San
Luis Valley. in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches
ready for use. It will be sold as a whole or
finest land in the valley, and is adapted to
either farming or stock raising For price
terms, etc., address HENRY A. BUFFERS
Alamosa. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

Gubbins says he is no milliner, but he can
"ruf1le his wife's temper to perfection.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

SherifT's Sale.
Smoke Sheriff Sale Segar, straight loc
Havana cigar for &c.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

The dude who is always looking for new
styles gets along after a fashion.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR
Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggist.
sell it. 25 cents.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

The men sent down against the moon
sinners should be still hunters, OF course
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Mis-, she ciung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them castoria
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

Learn the brickmsson's trade IL you wish
an occupation in which you can lay up
something.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

We all have our mission, but it does no,
always pay US sl7 500 year like the Eng.
lish one.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Reeser Than Oklahom..

Lots Of people are inconsistent enough to
expect mule to have horse sense.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

Many Republicans devoutly wish that
some Democrats had more "go" about
than
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

Tho most GER
tain and safe
Pain REMEDY
In tho world
that instantly
stops the most
Q ser u c iating
pains. .Itis truly
the grcatCON.
QUEROR OF
PAIN. and has
d o n 0 m ore
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
Sec baak n0ahrreI
~ nss Iss!iiea-.
no0 0ll ParSa,

ssv,s s.frs known prosis .,-ry -srss Agents
sS mAhsR sstunss tadIss snak. rsad.r
n 20 - .. :. any oss fsl sra free
snd fseiieas hsttsr wriis .. r., yo,r,.W
Ahss you know ALL should e.rad. 70 no Nt.r br
Ne harm y dose. Address, ALLEN CO., ArQtsIA NAi1k
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

On scsSenf efa fssesi nAss,ss,-
ursss s.is i 16, O<bO tee aaI-
1rr 1'hatSGrnph Aisusns
srs 10 bs sSii 10 the p<ori. faf A0
esrh. Dsand In heysi Ciitesss kiIk
Nsise itash. Chsvrnlasiy dstot-
stsd fssijss. Iisndssws.si siiasas
N fss void. Lsrsss, ssss. o,,si.st
bsrssins ever hss-p. As.sIs
wanted. liberal isv-es. mig neasy
fos ses-fs. Any one ssn become .
ssisesssfsi agent ssiis iissifsu sisht
-litrs or no taihlng n.esss.fy.
Whessvss shows. svs'y one ~saIs
10 purchase. As.ais tahs bunar~is
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
W. |. DOUGLAS So and 81 SHOES
The Gold HaI71te1s' Id
centuries j7e AaIst3'0li0,
bY Wns. III. INOnaes.

An sIeitine story Of two Yankee Advsnturo I.
Australia, In the early days when the discovery Of gold
sttrsetsd . motley crowd Of nseklsss, daring
Bushrangsn, "Tiekst-ef-Lsavs," Outlaw, a.d svsy
variety Of Advsutursrs.
The most fascinating story Of DAM
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and CONFLICT, over writtoni
AsplsndA volume Of 664 Pages, and 4 fall p,gs
rlustratsns. with handsoms Engraved coOssd Cover.
The chsapsst farrsst Asd rAs-inatag Of Dooksi
PRICE ONLY 16 CENTSi selI By all
Nswsdealsrs, sent postpaid BY pshlhhsn.
ALEX. r. I0v0 4 co., The Lake.
side building, Chicago, III.
eWRa.it by Pastal Neta. Cein. q oss-ssst saaa1e
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
catarrh Can't be Cured

Tt man who figures In an explosion be.
ginft the bottom and works up.
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30

SIS TO $3.50 NO M"Srg ,sr can be mad:
fcrrcd Who can furnish horse and sivs ths;s
whole time TO the business. spare moments may
towns AMI cltio-. B. y. JOHNSON \ CO. iuOD Main
st,, Richmond. Va
y. B.-Ladics s1pioycG si,o. Never mind about
lending stamp Tor reply Come quick. You're feS
The Delta independent., 1889-04-30
n VOICE nos f'sr:I

voAoH syl,suis. "a
hsvs asvss hncwu snythins "a s-ll
nae yoes aib.msl rss,.rds , I tees
erhses snosrh 10 rsy me s.sr $40.
William Kline, iiasrtsbass. "a,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-17
In Board Of Mayor and Aldermen,
Oct. Il, 1899.
SPECIAL MEETING.


MAYOR in the chair
Aldermen present. Cu-hman, JOY and
Campbell
The resignation Of A. A. Cambridge men,
Der Of the supt. School committee. was pre-
scented accepted and ordered placed on file
Voted to proceed 10 the election Of supt
school committee l.. A. Wyman received a
majority Of the votes cast and wa. declared
elected.
Ordered by the Board OF Aldermen. That
committee OF this board. consisting Of the Nav
or and Aldermen JOY and Campbell, be and
are hereby authorized 10 behalf Of the city Of
Ellsworth to make and execute a supplements
al contract with the Ellsworth Water Com
psny. providing for change of its pipe line
on the west side Of Union river so that the
pipe OF said Water Company shall be extend
ed from Main street through Maple street iD-
stead OF extending up TO sehool-house in dis
trict No. Is. provided the said Ellsworth Wa
ter company will lay service pipe from the
main 10 said school-house provided by said
contract Passed by Board Of Aldermen Oct.
II. 1889.
Voted. That the Mayor, Aldermen Cush-
man and Campbell constitute a committee to
confer with the Ellsworth Water Company in
reference to extending their pipe line. in order
TO protect H. NJ. 4 b. Halls mill, also Whit
comb, Haynes l. Cos Mil.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest:-T E. HALE, Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-17
Resolutions Of Respect.

HhersaS 1t ba- pleased The Divine Master.
in hi in>crutAbie wisdom Aul providence, 10
remove from our earthly grange 10 heavenly
mansions. our beloved brother. Roscoe II.
Bridges. therefore
ReSolred, That wbit We humbv bow in
submission u the fiat of the Masters will, our
hearts 20 out 10 loving sympathy to BIZ be-
reayed family ia their affection. and We feel
that the Grange ha> lot true and earnest
member his family. a kind. dutifu and ati,c-
tiouaie husband and father. and the commun-
itv valued and honorcd citizen and friend.
ReS0lred. That the Grange charter be
draped and that the members wear the badge
OF mourning the usual time. and that copy
Of these resolutions be forwarded TO the family
OF the diseased, a copy he -eut to the Ellis
WORTH AMERICAN for publication and n copy
spread upon the records OF the Grange.
+. 7. COLE. Com.
J. Is. BABsoS. on
JOHN STAPLES. Reso.
Brooklin, Oct /.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-17
Foreign News.

The Gar arrived at Berlin and was
received with tie honors accorded guest
of Emperor William.
The British warship Arson struck on
a rock in kel Harbor.
-Ex-King Milan arrived in Paris.
The miners conference at Birmingham
declared in favor of an eight-hour day; it
has been decided to strike if this demand
is not granted.
A bill to authorize the issue of 249,-
600 900 marks was submitted to the Bun
desrath by the German Government.
Disastrous floods have prevailed in
the Department of the Jura, France.
The Gar and Emperor William spent
Saturday in hunting; Empress Frederick
gave n dinner in the Cars honor in the
evening.
Price Bismarck will have another con-
ference with the Gar.
The State Line steamer State of Ne
braska was disabled by collision with the
Allan Line steamer Norwegian.
Paris Exposition will be closed Nov
ember g.
mo rosin- In Brussels soap.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-17

The rumor of a new tannery in Bucksport
has materiaIizei and the old ''steel works.
with the three acres OF land situated on Indian
Point and enough more land for railroad
track from the main line TO the point and pos
sibly the whole OF the land east of the point
road have been purchased bv syndicate repre-
scented By Capt. George Biodgett, ana WORK
bas already ba4u commenced to put the prop
ertv IN order for tirst class tanuery. Mr..
Isaac Briiton Is BOW in Portland making ar
rangements with Manager Tucker. OF the
Maine Central. to have the necessary grazing
done and iron laid to make success of the en-
terprise. The citizens are all alive with ex-
element. oecasioned by such an unusually
large transfer of real estate and many believe
the boom has commenced which will bring the
natural facilities Of Bucksport to the front.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-10-17
Married..

Bar Harbor- Oct. !. by A. f. Higgins, Esq,
Mr.. Forest l.. Hayey and Miss Nellie Z. Me-
Quinn, both Of Bar Harbor.
Deer Isle-Oct. 3, by Rev. X. l.. Nanton,
Mr.. Irving Middleton and Miss Lavina Has
kei.
Brooksville-Sept. 30. by Rev II. B. Hart
Mr.. George Dolman Of Bar Harbor. and Mrs.
Winnie s. Coombs Of Brooksv!le.
Long Island Plantation Sept. %, by Bar
tholomew r. Lunt, Esq, Mr.. George +. Clos
son of Surry. and Mrs. Ellen F. Turner, Of
Long Island.-Mt. Desert Herald please copy.
Castine -Oet. 9Th, by Rev. John P. Cushman,
Mr.. George l.. Weeks and Mrs. NJ. }. Grinde,
widow Of the late Samuel P. Grindle, both Of
Castine.