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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

your rest by sick child suffering ad CRYING
with pain Of cutting teeth. II 40. ,eud nj
once and get bottle of MRS. VISIONS
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDRENrEETH-
ING. Its value is incalcuable. II wi relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistakebout it.
1t cures dysentery and darrhga. regates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind coli softens
the gums. reduces inflammation. al gives
tone and energy 10 the whole systef MRS.
WINSLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOl Chill
DREN TEETHING is pleasant to the tie. and
is the prescription Of one of the oldes ind hest
female nurses and physicians in tn United
States, and is for sale by all druggists rough
out the world. Price Is cents bott
1y40.
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Franklin

fTsnkltn.
When we cast up the weather account
during the recent holidays, II foots up
rather unplea,antly. No one has forgotten
the wide spread storm Of Thanksgiving.
Christmas attempted repetition; hut the
day went out sweeily repcntaut. l ne
waters Of the bay reflect the bright tiuts
that the setting sun Shed trough the mist
and every cloud had il silver lining-a To-
ken OF good will tow ard men" New Years
grimlv cold opening. moderated into rain
during the evening. OF course every one +
wi>hn. for snow which seems I" long
delay il coming
Aware of the dire confusion attending
publ. Christmas trees al the hal! oi IF'c
wears a few families united - engage the
Methodist vcstry for Tuesday evening
4 graceful tree was placed near the organ.
and On ii was varied display 81 Chnlcr
Christmas fruit The literary and musical
numbers were an agreeable prelude 70 a
pleasant evening Attendants passed TIE
gifts - ] II. West, E-q Who announced
them with occasional wittcl>tn>. and pages
swiftly bore them - the favored ones
At the Baptist yc>trv "Wednesday evening
a public tree called out q large company ;
HI supper afterwards Melted the society
. twenty I'VE Nbldf>.
Mr., J NJ Macomber and her >on Fred
II and wife are Mt their old home again
W. are glad to see CHEEKY lights in the
I windows these long evenings. With com,
! meudahle energy Mr. Macomber i already
agitating better postal accommodations
\ FOR that part OF the town which j. fast
/ building up. \ petition with numerous
signature, j. vending its flight TO Washing
4 ton and An answering Official document i
I eagerly looked for.
Friday. Mrs. VI. ] Springer accompan
led her daughter Cassilena TO Portland
whittier the latter goes 70 alienl S.aH
D..~s--..As.-.s .asE'F.i- az tFIc .sralte hu,l-
/ ness.
GA the evening Of Jan lst. at Mr. and
! Mr. Samuel Springer- musicale wss 10
order II being the nth anniversary Of the
marriage Of tAer daughter Mary friends
remembered the occasion by pretty
souvenirs
In two weeks, our term Of High school
| Will close The teacher. Mr Wheldcn,
seems 70 have been successful In making
| ii pleasant and profitable for hi, scholars
The last night Of ls>9 the Granite Band
! gave a concert aud ball where fying feet
danced the old year out and the new wear
! in.
Ralph F. Gerri,h's broken limb is healing
well and from reports we Judge that he
1 will soon be on his feet again.
/ Jan 9Th ana the first snow Of the season
| in quantity TO allure our people to >ubst-
tute runners for wheels
/ LION.
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Reforming the R-formers.

gentleman prominent in social and po-
ltical circles in this State whose opinions
on most questions are signally sound. is
reported as saying not long ago: "lhe
worlds greatest need is a reformation OF
reformers" Fog the gentleman's opinions
relative to matters ir general we have pro
found respect. but we must say that IN
this particular case the saying quoted
above. if regarded as a proverb for general
application, is very far from being correct
and the whole history of human progress
shows it to be incorrect
No genuine reformer needs reforming
Indeed it is not too much to say that me
worlds progress. from the earliest ages
down to the present time, has been due TO
tile reformers and i. is very interesting to
note that all reforms have been brought
about in substantially the same way. Some
person more far seeing than any of his
contemporaries. has taken 3 stand all
alone. perhaps five hundred Years ahead OF
the age in which he lived, and has advocat-
ed some nee,led reform At first the only
answer the world had to give in reply was
persecution and probably death; but, by
and bv. a few others would see the truth
as its original teacher saw it and then 9TH
ers and other. until, perhaps after centu-
,ie, Of consideration and discussion, it
cam. to he generally accepted, and then
all the world wondered how any people
IN anv age could have been 50 blind rs to
ever have questioned SO plain truth.
Socrates. tie celebrated Greek philoso-
pher. taught many truths which were Tar
ahead Of his time and among other matters
that to do right was the only road to hap
piness To his contemporaries this was
rank here>y and they cried, Let US reform
the reformers and So after trial, 50
crates was put ont Of the way by admins
terius to him fatal dose Of hernlock
TAe reformers were not reformed, how
ever. and to-day the world is long ways
ahead Of Socrates teachings a. whole
Calico. the illustrious creator OF expert
mcuia, science wrote an Astronomical
work in the seventeenth century J" law.
q the Copernican system ana because -
this, and especially because Ne 'auSl' ''iA,
tie earth reyoiNes on ~ axis ah'
around the sun his 'each'"s'
were regarded a unscrptuf"l' A-a'N
the masses cried out Let Us r.
form tie reformere and 50 "a.'eo' IL
spite q hI- seventy years ana h's GreA' -
hrmite-.wa> summoned before the lnqu'H
l@on = answer 70 here~ie- winch shoSAe'
Tile wor.I After weari>ome tFlaI ah'
Incarceration h!- judges required MN uh"S'
terrible pain, and penalties to solnre OF
h.- knee> the sublime truths - MS >eleh
tine creed aud he felt obliged to DO y
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DANA'S SAR>APARILLA.
Is Consumption Incurable

Read the following: Mr.. C. H. Morris,
Newark. Ark. SAYS: Was down with Al
cess of Lungs, and frieuls and physician. pro-
nounced me an lncurabk Cons, mptye. Be.
gan taking DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. am now On my third bottle. and
able TO oversee the woTx on my fam Ii /,
the finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Mid ilewart. Decatur, Ohio. SAYS ::
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption would have lied of
Lung Troubles. Was given upby doctors
Am now in best OF heath" Tryit. Sample
bottles free AT 5. d. Virgins Dru. store.
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
concerned that she has been duly appointed
and has taken upon herself the trust of an adj
mlnlstrariN of the estate of Harriet A. Darling late
OF Buehill in the county of Hancock, decea sed
by giving bond the law directs: she therefore
requests all persons who are indebted to said de
ceaseds estate to make immediate payment and
those who have any demands thereon to exhibit
the same for settlement.
ADDIE d. MERRILL.
Deer Isle. Dec. 30, 1883. 3w2
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The sixth annual dinner Of the Bates
College Alumni association was served At
loung's Hotel in Boston, Dec 81. and At
nded by 30 gradnate~wh reside III Bo>
ton and vicinity DR.. I. A. Twitchell of 5
was elected president
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is an economical soap.

The review of the shipbuilding indus
try in Maine shows the total number of
vessels of all kinds built in all the yards
during the year just closing to be 50 and
the total tonnage 1854 ,s04
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6reat Pond.
Mrs. Ella Garland. who has heen IN Bos
ton for the past two months, has returned
home, accompanied by Mr.. Garlands sis
ter, Miss Annie Garland, of Conway, New
Hampshire
Me..rs G 4 s Brimmer of Marisville,
have moved their crew into the woods at
Alligator Lake. and are now building their
camps. At the present writing II LOOKS
very little like having any winter at all for
business.
Miss Bessie williams has gone TO Lewis
ton.
ON Friday ladies Experimenting was
held at Mrs, Gsrlands.
We are unfortunate IN having la grippe
among US The first case was that Of
RAYMOND Williams. who was Ill VITA It
immediately after his arrival from Spring
field. Mass
We are sorry 10 learn that Mrs. Nathan
Collar has not been 80 well for few days
past. Her mother. Mrs Linton of Fort
Fairfield is now with her.
A letter from san Jose, Cal. Of Dec. %,
saws in regard to the rainy season that
l4l2 inche, of rain had fallen 70 that
date II also gives an interesting account
/ Of the Grange excursion that was enter
tanned there not long ago.
/ Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Williams rece!, ed
4 their friends on New Years night II being
/ the tenth anniversary OF their marriage
/ Although the evening WAS stormy. large
/ number 81 ladic. and gentlemen filled the
/ prctti.y decorated rooms. \ collailon "l
ytI
/ hy def handed waters. A very pleasant
/ evening was passed aud the company went
away wishing their host and hp-tc>. many
wear. If married life. and hoping - enjoy
many such pleasant occasions AT then
home The following poem Wa read by
Mr. Garland
Ten brief ard happy year. have passed,
since Ezra took FOR life
\ dainty little maiden
For companion. hrlpmae, wife.
How well she ha, tlIed her mission
l. plainly 10 be shown,
A-we glance sround the rooms
OF their pleasant little home.
one sweet little face to greet u
stand, b, her grsnip.s chair
The sunshine Of the household
A, he stroke. her golden hair.
10 costly gift. we bring YOU,
The New Year to welcome in,
But hes, and hinde-t " ishes
Ana our lutte gifts OF tin.
When alis .~.r. a.se r--.-f --'-
Jan I. FLossiE.
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Mr. Gladstone has sent to the news
papers a general reply Of thanks to those
who sent him congratulations on the occa-
sion Of hi> eishtieth birthday He refers
10 the indulgence shown him in the public
estimation Of his parliamentary and public
labors, and says he hopes it will help to
make him watchful TO avoid errors
In Rio Janeiro the new. Of the desth
of the ex empress of Brazil came a. great
shock to the people, monarchi.ts and re
publicans alike. The regret is very gener-
al, for she was greatly loved, and her
charities and good work. were innumera-
bic. She was, in fact, held in higher esti-
nation that Dom Pedro himself.
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LOST :!

On the Mt. Desert road somewhere between ,
4. Belatty's in Ellsworth and A. L. Mflliken's In
Trenton, on Monday afternoon last one Marlin
rlne In canvas case. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by returning it to me-
~ A. II. BELLATTY.
Ellsworth. Jan. 2 1890. .w2.
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On the 3lst ult, George Brison a paw
ing-cutter, went to his work apparently as
We'll a. usual Al noon while his fellow
"orkmen were placin. their dinner pals
around the brush fire 10 warm their con
tents he sat down quite suddenly and one
of his companions noticed be looked very
pale. 4 second afterwards he fell over on
the ground dead Doctors Brigham and
Stevens pronounced il heart disease or the
bursting OF blood vessel in the heart
Mr. Brl>on who was IS years Of age wa~
born in the Highlands Of Scotland. aud
came 70 I. i country about seven years
ago He leaves wife aud daughter to
mourn the loss of husband and father. " no
have the fullest sympathy of the entire
community. The funeral services were
held al the Union church of this place,
Thursday, Jan. ID at 2 80 z. NJ attended
by very large audience The sermon de-
livercd by Rev. {. C. PheIan was very sym
pathetic aud very appropriate To the occa-
sion. We hope the Paving Cutters Union
and friends of the widow and orphan viii
contribute largely for the comforts of their
home during the long winter
Jan. ). AMERICAN FRIEND.
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"A handy remedy for cola. teaspoon, .
water, Of Browns Instant Relief. Bult,
and tAke little every 20 minutes.
The weakness. aud debility witch result
from illness may be speedily overcome by ne
use Of Ayers Sars.parila Til. safe. tut
powerful tonic, assists digestion. -ulate, th,
liver and Kidneys. and clcan~e- the blood Or a
germs Of disease
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Answer Thi, Question.

Every brui-e. ever sore muscle should
be- freely baihed in Johl>ons Anodvne Lint
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-lfs economy TO use Brussels soap. a. 1t
contains no rosin or other adulteration.
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BE convinced that the most economical
soap in the market is Brussels.
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PATE IT'S.

Patents, Trade Marks, Labels and Designs pro.
cured by 7. W. j. Lander, successor to John x.
Mason. Solicitor OF Patents. All kinds OF draw
lngs made In hrst-class manner and at low est
prices.
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Sudden Death

Can be prevented by removing those c1n., :
which produce Il. symptoms which indicate
hpopirSN or Heart Disease are Dizziness M
Pressure in Head. spots before E,r-. Pam
around or Palpitaton Of Heart. P1n in region
of the Heart with freiing % ~uiFururiuu kru.-
lng sound in Ear-, Numbne>. or PrlrkI, sense
ton OF Limbs. The phiy remedy that pcrna-
nentiy relieves thee symptoms and prevents
sudden Death i Anti, Apoplertinr. send fpr
circular. to Or. F. s. Hutchinson 4 Co.. t.uo,.
hurgh Falls, VI Jan.
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Cheap Reading.

Mrs kedding has opened circulating lbrarv
at hcr room. ~ Main St. and has on hand a well
selected stock Of Seaside books BY The best an
tnors The Duchess, ". f. Braddon, Mary Cecil
Hay. Marryat Rider Haggard. May Agnes Flem.
week also bound books by Augusra EvansWilspn
Mary j. Holmes. Marion Harland, Dickens. etc
for SC. per week. ave- o''''
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AN EMINENT

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John Barton. saws: was subiet to those
deathly sick headaches and also dyspepsia
Sulphur Bitters cured me when all other rem
edies failed. Mrs. Barton is the wife OF John
Barton. Superintendent OF Repairs, Pacific
Mills. Lawrence. Mass.
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| gi,t. Ellsworth. 1,49
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You don't know what economical >osp i.
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A pr a.
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vote. Then the broadcast and most

vote. Then the broadcast and most
complete principle of franchise will
be given to men and women alike.
Mans enfranchisement came early in
history and now the women only ask
that you be as just to us as men were
just to you. The speaker was forcible
in her manner and drove every point
so the heart of her hearers.
Miss Helen Putnam, of Jamestown:
"1s 1t right or is 1t wrong that women
should have hand inthe ballot3 If
right, let us see to it that it is made
right. Count yourselves a committee
of one to see that one does right"
Mrs. Julia B. Nelson. of Minn., gave
an "Original Poem,' showing some
peoples idea of equal rights with the
Norwegian dialect.
Following are the committees ap-
pointed:
To arrange for hearing before the
republican convention-Mrs. Philena
johnson. Emma Smith DeVoe, DIR.
Nettie Hall, Judge Thomas, Hon.
Fl. II. Sheets.
On plstform-Pres. Lewis McLouth,
Brookings; Prof. A. w. Atkinson,
Mitchell; Rev. Joshua Hines, Elk
Point; Henry b. Blackwell, Boston;
Mrs. Laura Johns, Kansas; Rev. 9. E.
Hager, Madison.
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At the Court House.
tfron Thursday's Daily,

ifron THURSDAYS Daily.)
A business meeting of the equal suf-
frage people was held at the court
house at 10 a. m. The session was of q
general nature, and the work of ar
ranging tor campaign speakers and
plan of organization was generally
discussed.
Mira. DIR. Nettie Hall was elected
superintendent OF election work for
the state.
The following resolutions were pre-
-sented by Mrs. Wardall and adopted
( by the convention:
The Equal Suffrsgists of South Da-
kota offer the following resolutions to
the convention assembled:
RESOLVED, That We are most crate.
full to all those national speakers who
have come to us in this hour of need
ami are bringing to US new courage
with their ringing words and gener-
Gus help OF time and money and
strength to the cause of equal suf-
frage in South Dakota.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this
convention are due to the press of
Mitchell for the full and fair reports
thst,have been given of each session.
RESOLVED, Also that the gratitude
of this convention be given to the kind
friends in this city of Mitchell for
their generous hospitality.
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Evening Session.

] Henry B. Blackwell addressed q
barge audience upon 1.-The topic. "Wc-
mems Suffrage Growth of Civiliza-
ion." Tue speaker began by citing
The condition of ancient Rome and
kollowedfthe three stages of political
Pociety up tethe present time, giving
brief history of the growth of each.
He said that when this country was
Founded the people did not expect to
Zee such country as exists today
When our forefathers put forth the
treat declaration Of this country they
bad hard struggle. Butt amShsre
10 say that is not, measure in the
great principles of government but
DO people can be governed and gov
prned Alright unless justice be given
10 the governed. Tie greatest argu.
nent for putting the ballot into the
bands of any people is that they are
Peaceable, Records 60 to show that
women are more peaceable class
han men. You just tell the women
"a south Dakota that they can vote,
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Afternoon sess ion.

Mrs. .Elizabeth M. Wardall, of Huron.
read q paper showing the position Of
the papers of the state upon the ques.:
tiop of.woman's suffrage. She stated
that With few exceptions the press had
giventhem the use OF their columns.
.MlsssAlice Humphrey, OF Faulkton,.
rendered open the Cafes" a message
from the mountains of Wyoming, in q
pleasing manner.
Mrs. Ahce7Pickler. of Faulkton, then
came forward and reportedsnine or
ganizations in her district. zS
Mrs. julia B. Nelson, vice,presldent
of the Minnesota W, Q. L. u, related
some of her experiences in Organiaa-
ing clubs in the state.
DR.. Brush: l Delievein co-equality
of the sexes and represent an institu-
tion that believes IN the co-education
of the sexes. We extend you all a
welcome to visit the University Of
Dakota.
Hon. Ell johnson, of HiRhmore,
came forward and addressed the con-
ventton for few moments upon the
issues of the day.
Samuel Huntet; an in favor Of
equality. We have permitted the
women to do most everything here IN
Dakota, aud now are we going to per-
nit them to vote?
can Original Poem." by Irene G..
Adams, told in q clear tone, portrayed
the oppression of women.
Mrs. Emma Smith De Voc, of Huron,
spoke of women's day at the state fair
Sept. 18th, al Aberdeen. and urged the
women to be there and listen to the
able speakers.
Rev. Father Clark Of Leola. spoke
to the convention upon the three great
questions-Irrigation. Prohibition and
Woman's Suffrage.
Miss Hindman, of Pittsburg, spoke
upon the "Duty of the Hour:" "What
is the duty of the hourp That can be
answered in two words: 'Thou know.
.estr Each one knows the duty that
sccnes to him. The duty Of every wo-
mansis to see that every brother, IA
ther. husband and betrothed are con-
yerted to the cause. Men, will you
stand up for this causep This is your
duty and the duty of the hour"
Mrs. Carrie Lane Chapman, vice.
president of the Iowa Equal Suffrage
Association, spoke from the topic
.They Don't Want to Vote" The
speaker proved from history that man
had been gradually given the right to
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Mrs. Elizabeth Wardall: The ora
torical contest work is OF great i'm
portance,espec in the country and
should be thoroughly organized.
Mrs. Olympia Brown: Every coun-
ty should be thoroughly canvassed
Immediately.
Mrs. Wardall: Every local league
should have q column in their local
papers.
Judge Thomas: There should and
must be some money raised for the
campaign. Letevery local organiza-
tion make arrangements to collect
some money for the general fund.
Rev. Anna Shaw: We must have
money to carry out this work. If you
cannot give monev, give something,
chickens, butter or "nythtng that can
be converted into money. know CT
one women in Ohio :. no is raising eel
cry to. raise twenty dollars for the
work ii Dakota.