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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
Trying to Please Everybody.

Il wish you would turn me some other wsy
The westher-vane said to the wind. one day
Il am turned 10 the north, and the people com
plain
! That the wind is cold, that it brings no rain.
Very Well" said the wind, Ito the south yot
shall 20;
From the opposite corner my breezes sbal
blow;
The cold OF the north shall give place to the
That comes from the region OF cane and OF
palm"
What say they" was heard, as the wind re-
turned;
The, say they are melted, sri boiled, and
burned.
For the sun is so hot and the air is so drv
The, scarcely can lift 10 my height their eve"
Then III give them change will blow
from the east,
And see II their comfort is thereby increased !:
A breeze from that quarter 50 piercing ri
sweep
That they cannot complain of languor or
Sleep
We'll, what do they say said the wind once
more;
'Oh dear it i worse than il was before;
f"r they all have colds, and they frown at
me.
As II the cause OF the wind could be.'
For final resort. the west We will try.r
he wind muttered, mounting again on high
but warn you. my dear, that il will not be
strange
II nothing encouraging follows the change"
Nv hat now y said the wind. appearing again,
md noting the face OF the dubious vane;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
The New Text Book Law.

State Superintendent of Schools Luce /.
| nusy at Augusta answering many queries
oy letter In regard to the operation of the
new text book law. Some of the leading
, questions and his answers will doubtless
be found of interest, says the Rockland
| Opinion.
One of the first questions that would
naturally be asked is, who makes the selec.
tion of books?
The old law is unchanged which reouir-
ed school committees TO select books.
Nothing like State uniformity is expected
or desired
How Is the change made in regard to
books already in use?
Mess such books have been in use five
years, they can only be changed by a vote
OF the town authorizing the committee to
make such change.
How much money will 1t be necessary
Tor the town to appropriate for the pur-
pose! Is the question contained in ore
letter.
The substance of Superintendent Luce's
reply is that In the average towns which
nave only ordinary schools aud ordinary
students the very maximum of expense will
be Sl.50 for each scholar attending school
while for towns In which there are large
villages with graded system and with a
high school fitting for college the maxi.
mum for each scholar will be about 50
This is on the supposition that an entire
new set of books will be bought. II ,be
books already in the hands of the
pupils be bought by the town, as NAV be
well in many cases, or If the list Of books
he changed so that introductory prices NAV
De had. the expense as a matter Of course.
Will be somewhat less
Another party wants to know what are
the usual regulations for distribution and
presentation of the books
" here the town system prevails each
schooi-hou>e should and probably will be
provided with receptacle for keeping
books during vacations, or under the town
system the books can be Kept in the school.
house. Where the district system prevails
IL VIII probably be found necessary in
most cases, in order 10 preserve the books.
tn have them returned from school, to
come central place of keeping. where they
VIII De under the charge of the school com
mitiee.
The committee will be authorized 10
make regulations for the care and preserya
tion ~ the books IN the schools. Those
regulations may and generally do allow
r
ing term time, requiring them to be return.
ri 10 the teacher at the terms close ihe
teacher being accountable to the school
'"arn ne committee may in special 7
,a-eS allow books to remain in tn, scholars
possession during vacation If the com
nitce deem proper
Any scholar injuring or losing a book i /
'equlrcd to replace it AT once otherwis,. it,
ialue Will he collected from the parent or
guardian under the provisions, OF the law
Writing in, or marking upon, or In anv
way defactng book, Is considered materi-
iit nJurlng 1t. Some system for keeping
record of all the books in the school il
Isualiy provided for. by which ID can &c
nown at any time In whose hands books
re for these records blanks will probably
x furnished by the State, as is the case
With other school blanks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
The Religion we Want.

We want religion not merely of creeds
step and gives gentleness to the voice, that
checks the impatient word and hasty re-
buke; a religion that is respectful to supe-
riors, courteous to interiors and consider
ate to friends; a religion not merely for
the church and the Sabbath, but that lives
In the family and keeps the husband from
being cross il the dinner Is late. and the
wife from fretting if the husband some
times forgets the scraper and the door
mat; that keeps the mother patient il the
baby Is fretful, and can amuse and inter-
est the children as well as govern and in
struct them; that cares for the comfort
and welfare of servants as well as pays
them; that projects the honeymoon into
the harvest moon, and makes the happy
home like the eastern fig tree, bearing at
once the beauty OF its tender blossoms and
the glory of its ripene6 fruit. 4 would
not give much for that mans religion,
| said Rowland Hill, whose very cat and
| dog are not better for It. Every Chris
| tian should so live Is to be able, with the
good Methodist brother, to say; If you
don't believe am christian, ask my
wife, We want a religion not merely fol
the prayer meeting and the public prOfes
! sion but for the home, for the counting
| house, for the marts Of business, for the
entire life-one that shall smooth tht
rough places Of the world. and make daily
| life brighter and better, cherishing tb'
spirit of Heaven here, and SO preparing
! for Heaven hereafter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
Resolutions passed by eggemos
gin Lodge of Masons.

Whereas. God in his infinite wisdom. ha.
seen fit to afflict u in the removal by death Dl
our highly esteemed member, Roscoe HI. CAN
therefore
ResOicpd That while we deeply lament b
premature departure, we would bow in humh.
submission to the divine will, believing thu
the great Dsposer of human events doeth s.,
things well.
ReSOiced. That we do cherish the memoir
of brother CAIN n Il generous hearted citizen
firm friend and true mason, who dili-ent 3
sought 10 maintain the principles of our ord,
and to do good to his fellow-men.
Resoiued That we hereby tender OuJ
sincere, heartfelt sympathy to his sur
yiying relatives, especially his bereaNed pa
ents, in their great sorrow.
ReSoired, That these resolutions be pub
lished in the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN and
copy of them sent TO his family.
{. Z. BARTLETT, Com. 90
A. b. CARTER, Res.
Sedgwick, Me-, March 10, 1890.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

A story is told Of an incident of the
war, which took place at Pushaw Pond,
then as now, famous fishing resort for
Bangorians. Early In the strife the gov
ernment secured guns and cannons
| Wherever 1t could, and every private fuuu-
| dry and machine shop in the land was press
ed into service TO produce weapons with
| which to arm the volunteers. Thus it was
that the old Bangor firm of Hinckley a
Egery became engaged In the work The
story goes that at one time they had con
tracts to make and did make some cannon,
When ready for service, these were taken
out To Pushaw and to the Perch House
landing, the understanding being that if
Dollar Island. three quarters of a milo
away, and about an eighth of mile lonl..
could be hit by ball from one of the new
guns they would be accepted by the author
Ties A Bangor man had charge of the
practice and really felt he was the biggest
gun there, as he represented the govern
ment.
Now it so happened that the war vice
president, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. arrived
nome that day and as he was Jealous in
everything pertaining to the country's wei
fare, he drove out TO Pushaw to witncs.
the proceedings, and for some time was an
interested spectator of the vain attempts
To MT the Island, though il was plain tp
De seen the cannon could project a bal
tWICe that distance, As the tale is told u
Is evident there was too much cider at tn.
rear OF the guns, rendering the aim faulty.
After the guns had been loaded and dts
charged several times, Mr. Ham!n iuinrI
the amateur artillerymen. sighted over one
cannon and aimed IL, after which 1t was
discharged The aim was true and III.
Dali, skimming the waters surface, struck
the island at the water line, point always
aimed at IN actual warfare and when bonn
harding ships. There was much applau>,.,
though in the hustle and general hilarit,.
no one seems to have recognized the new
comer-due probably to the cider
The government boss was down by th,
waters edge when the report came, ami
when he saw how true the aim had been.
he took nmhrage, as he had previously
sighted the gun, and with that dignity
which men clothed with temporary author
ity often assume, strobe back to the can
non. With an oath he wanted to know
who had been fooling with the cauuuD.
anu was told that "old fellow up on TIE.
grass" did IT.
Hither he went, approaching Mr. Han
from behind, and a he whirled him aJ,ou.
wanted 70 know why in blank and h,in.
nation he was sticking his nose u-,
government affairs
l hen there came over the face of Il.
second highest official of the nation tAa.
quiet but characteristic smile never s,rt
else" here, and which even the heiudd.f
hraln of the Bangor man recognized H.,
took a second look, gaspcd, became sober
IN au Instant. and ned, nor wa, Ae AGAIN
seen IN town until MIR. ilamlin left d li.
guns were accepted and sent 10 the fr5uf.
where they did good service; but they
we're never better aimed than when ll.
lce-prcstdrnt "plunkcd' Dollar Island
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

F. c. Allen, proprietor of the Allen
House. Sanford, who is now confined in
the county Jail at Alfred, is to be liberated,
although he has served but about dozen
days of the six months sentence imposed.
Allen was arrested on the charge of rum
selling, taken before Trial Justice Haven
Butler of North Berwick, and this being
his third offence, he was sentenced to pay
a fine of $l0O and to be confined in Jail six
months. George Poole, a brother-in-law,
sought legal advice, and learned that jus
tice Butler was not qualified to impose
such q sentence. He Immediately held q
consultation with the proper authorities,
and obtained the papers necessary to secure
the release of Allen. 1t seems that the
duty of the justice was simply to bind
Allen over for hearing at the next session
Of the supreme court, and IS he has once
been tried, he cannot be again indicted on
the same count.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03


The fa'oritr Newspaper In UaneoeA
County.
lht hMERl A> j. confidently recommened a
t1e best ani rhra pest.a- u = the oldest and arges
newspaper puh.-~hcdtu Hancock county. L. con
"iantl. increasing subscription mt proves tina
years upon me popular regard rests upon The
htN--' 'i genuine merit
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There Will ,. no tr1latlons from the above
named terms
No paper III M discontinued until larrearages
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
Patents Gran ted

To inventors in the New England States
during the past week reported expressly
for this paper by c. A, Snow & Co, pat
ent lawyers and solicitors, opposite l. 5.
patent Office, Washington, ID. C.:
b Arnold, East Greenwich, X. l., case
for holding drawin 5. Il. DamreD, Au-
burn, Me, machine for making paper
boxes b. l.. Dennisou, Brunswick. Me,
globe for gas lamps w. A. Esyes, Vassal-
borough, Me, tree e-transplanter; w l..
Everit, Jr.. New Haven, Conn. refrIger-
ator; +. c. Fisher, Claremont, n H., cam
era stand; FIG. Fowler Bridgeport, Conn,
preparing feed-water for steam boilers :;
S. Frisbie, Unionville, bench plane; l.. +.
Griswold, Meriden, Conn, extension fix
ture for lamps; J. c. Harrington, Proyi-
dence, r. l. bracelet; +. S Heath, EPSON,
n H.. fountain pen; c. c. johnson. Bel
lows Falls, Vt, sprinkler; 7. J.. Kimball,
Bellows Falls, Vt, butter mold; w. Nc
Bride, Portland Me, steerer for inclined
rudder- posts; T. +. McEvoy, Waterbury,
Conn, electric switch; NJ. Z. Moore,
Deering Centre, Me-, ash sitter; j. II.
Parmelee, Bridgeport, Conn, hame fast
ener +. NJ. Preston, Providence, X. L.,
napkin belt; w. r. Root, Canton, Conn
machine for lining rules; F. A. Smith, Jr.,
Providence, K. L., button fastener; NJ.
Sporer Hartford, Conn, fire arm; W. c.
Timer, Rockand. Me, artificial arm; W.
Vanderman, Wilimantic, Conn, pipe
bender; A. NJ. White, Waterbury, Conn.
thread doubling machine; +, Wood, Clare
mont, N. H., lasting jack support; T. +.
Woodley, Norway, Me, boot upper.
Drawings and specifications of any OF
these patents will be sent for the Govern
ment price, 25 cents, in stamps. Always
give date of paper and address c. A. Snow
& Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
a. b. CARTER,
Sedgwick, Me-. March 10, 1880.

There is considerable excitement in
the town of Atkinson, over the case of a
young married woman who died suddenly
in New York some two weeks ago. Thr
body was brought to Atkinson by her hu~
band and man claiming to be physician
who insisted that the casket should not be-
opened but buried Immediately. Friends
however, opened the casket, and the appear
ance of the body, together with the talk
of the doctor, excited suspicion. Tho
body was afterward buried, but the tall
still continues. 1t is said that the people
believe that the matter should be thorough
ly Investigated. The deceased was highly
respected and belonged to one of the best
families in Atkinson.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

u. W Torrey. our first ,clcctmau. WI
notified by DR. Wasgatt 10 remove Charl,.
Billings of Little Deer Isle. to the in>aa.
asylum, he being SO crazy IL needed 81
men TO take care OF him, three by day an
three by night. When lie gets thrr,.
VIII make three brothers in the same a>y
lum. c, ). Foster and VIM Harris WIFI a..
company him to Augusta
Mr. A +. Holden has gone 70 Boston ,
WORK, painting on steamer Pruoh~rot
MIR Grafton Torrcy Of GrorErtuw5
Mass, was called here hy the sickness .lI..
Heath Of his father. Capt +. II Iorr..
who died March l2th, aged ~ years.
Arthur Campbell has bought a hnr .o.
OF Fred Durham Of Stin>ou Neck
Capt W. t. Gray, T.. i Ior,ry auu A.
II Foster left for Boston Monday ~ j.. .
NChr Ellen Baxter.
Madison Torrcy left for Boston T.a,
day Mr. Torrey has bargaiu,d for pc, .
of land of DIR. {. : Hardy of Boston ,t
which he intends to erect a house the rYu.
ing season. !.
March l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

BY the use Of the phonograph it is now
possible for man to sing at his own fu-
neral. Capt Frank Cunningham of Rich
mond, Va, who has sung at 395 funerals,
means to have his voice heard in melody
at his own obseQuies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

Mr.. Winks Cooking over the paper
Cheap, Drug & Co. are selling all sorts Of
patent medicines at half price" Mrs.
Wiuks: Just our luck There isn't any
thing the matter with any of us.'-Net
York Weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
Sayings of Our Neighbors.


fMffkrlNfST, HIT MUST BE ANSWERED
Portland Transcript.
The census euumerator, VIII be abroad
In May, aud they Will be very inquisitive
They viii not only want your name. age
birthplace and conditions In life. but will
ask II your house or you, farm Is your
own, or Is mortgaged. with many other
questions which may appear very imperti-
n-.nt nv th..s -
Lewiston Journal
II j. not creditable to the State to give
so much lceway a. 1t now gives 10 the
formation Of these watered and fictitious
companies. The law does not require sutii
cicnt proofs of the genulneness of their
operations or the truth of their representa-
lions. When a swiudling concern has a
charter bearing the seal of the State and
places upon it, advertisements 'lncorpor-
ated under the Laws Of the State of Maine ="
these thing. appear 10 the average man 70
be guarantee of respeCtability. Thus
the STATE lends Il sort Of endorsement to
many enterprises designed for no other
purpose but To defraud foolish investors.
MANY OF these concerns come to Maine to
get Incorporated and then Offer their shares
for sale III distant parts of the country,
where an Investigation is impracticaoie
aud here the State of Maines seml-en-
dorscment must 20 a long way in heipin Z
10 delude the people.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

Portland Advertiser
The Bridyton Netcs says the men who
sell their votes ARE by no means all
rogues." OF course not. They are honest
geutlemeL So are thieves and robbers.
What dNes the man mean:
TOWN vs.. COUNTY.
Blddcfori Times.
Admitting that the decision of Judge
Webb is not final as to the right of persons
who claim TO be citizens bs reason of
naturalization papers issued by the Biddc-
ford municipal court 1t is stili evident
that the police officers were wholly in the
wrong. Sheriff Hamlton's jurisdiction Is
higher than that Of City Marshal Tarbox
and to admit that the police officers have
a right u lntefere with the sheritis in the
performance of their duty, would be to
deny to the sheriff any jurisdiction what.
ever in Biddcford For if the police may
obstruct the sheriff in one case they may
obstruct him in every case.
NOTHING TO LAUGH Al.
Bath Times.
"Twould make you laugh" is the head
ing of the following bit in Maine paper
six drunken men piled like so many
logs of wood upon sled, and being driver
in the direction of Hampden, was th'
somew hat curious sight on the lower enc
of Main street yesterday. Some of th'
ice crews had probably been lndulgng il
an over supply Of the inyigorator. Their
is an enormous amount drank on the ic
fields"
Yes. about as laughable as a funeral pro
cession. About as ludicrous as the gapin:
wounds of a murdered child. Makes yo'
laugh. does it? About what one would ex
pect from paper that continually print
them with discouraging remarks to tn
officers who are enforcing the liquor law.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

6Tecn', Landing.
Mr. William Week, vas taken tp Roc
land on Tuesday, accompanied ny Ai~ Nj
and son Walter, who came here A. ~uoU g.
the news Of his accidcnt,uf a broken im
reached them Mr.. Weeks stood the lpUru,
from Mrs. Wells residence to the ~toaIH'u.
very well indeed, his brother Ma>uu~ go.
ryiug him on a litter His frtrnd, h,r
are anxious to know that hr crossed 'a
bay ard reached his own home wItAug
much pain OF discomfort
Mr.. Thomas knowl ltou, an elderly 40
respected citizen, died on Monday i1J.
of cancer in the stomach. His >urrrius
during the last niue or ten days OF has %.
were very severe.
Harry. ten months o.I. On Of Mr. AS
Mrs. VIII Gos., and .. .chiil of MI
Parker Wells, died on " Ine>day of ,u
fever. Funeral services held this, frla4
afternoon attended by Rev. Il. l.. Nan,nl
The Y F. : c. T. will holt >n,
very soon,
Schooner Kate Pray, Pray, of Eden. lr
just loaded with granite from the 4u1s'
Of + Snow y Go.
Miss Cora Stinson j. at Castiue Norm
school. Miss Annie .IAuriuw who altDn
ed the winter term, viii not return taI
until fall
March p,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03
ta,tbTUok

ta>tbTOok.
Dana's Sarsaparilla agent WAS IN Ia
brook March II and - and We suppu-
there will be no more sickness In iuVl
this year.
Miss Helen Dyer has been visiting fricn. ,
III Franklin.
Mr., \. 2. Bunker attended the FJ.'
Baptist Quarterly meeting in your cit.
March l4-l6. He report, Yer! p.ea>au
time.
Mr.. +. l.. Clough made a flying "Trip -
Bangor last week tc see his relatives. II
reports that his brother IS very low.
We are glad to learn that Miss Luz,
Billings. who has been very sick wiz
pneumonia, is 50 as to be out again
March -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-04-03

Jud1eious AdYoxt1S.
1ne Is the Life Of Trade.
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THE FORUM.

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receive new subscriptions to the FORUM with .
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The price of the FORUM alone is s5a year. II is
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leading writers Of the world. 1t gives authorita-
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ellsworth Amrriran.
j. C. Chilcott. Editor.

,~tnkLN t"stL A>p rpLtrI, A. JOURNAL
lt tHtl>HfrKNtKi rnt RspA, ai IRE
Hsn...s-e County Publishing Company
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-05-28
Important Information for Many of
You.
You.

The proper and picturesque route for
business and pleasure travel from this
city to the Catskill mountains, Saratoga
and other New Y ork State resorts, is by
the West Shore Railroad. By taking the
Pennsylvania Railroad passengers will
make direct connection with the West
Shore in Union depot at Jersey City, and
commencing about June 10th drawing
room cars are run through without
change.
For tourist books, time tables and in
formation regarding the West Shore
Railroad, call on or address II. b. Jagoe,
General Eastern Passenger Agent 363
Broadway, or c. E. Lambert, General
Passenger Agent, 5 Vanderbilt Avenue,
New York City. ''Summer Excursions"
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-05-28
Key to the PuZZler.

No. 1O5.-In My Garden: Stock, Love lies
bleeding, Tulips and Orchis, Heartsease
Wind-fower, Mist-tree (mystery) Catch-ny
Hardhack, Innocence, Jobs Tear, Monkshood,
Rue, Witch Hazel, Violet, Speedwcl, Bone,
set
No. 1O6.-An Enigma: Blank-book.
No. 1O7.-PhDnetic Charade: Dandelion.
10. Instrumental Enigma: Telegraph
No. 100. = Pied Quotations: l. "Words
without thoughts never to heaven 60" 2.
knowledge aud wisdom, far from Oc:ng
one have ofttimes no connecticut"
No. 11O.-A Clever Trick: Commence
counting with the sixth pupil to right or left
from tho teacher.
No 111.-Delphinize Poetry:
love little pussy,
Her coat is so warm;
And if 1 don't hurt her
She'll do me no harm.
will not pull her tail,
Nor drive her away;
But Pussy and
Together will play.
AS she sits by the fire
will give her some food,
And Pussy will love me-
Because I'm so good.
No. 112.-Enigmatical Birds: Rail. Tur-
key. Man.ef war. Mar-ten Red-start. Lap
wing. Nut-cracker.
No. 49, Geographical Conundrums: l.
Wales. 2. Ireland. 3. Lapland. 4. Turkey
S. Guinea. G. Iceland.