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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
A Premium on Spinsterhood.

The Boards Of Education in Plain
field, Trenton, aud Elizabeth. y. j..
have put premium upon spinsterhood
by adopting a rule that if a woman
teacher in the public schools shall
marry, her position will be considered
vacant.
Similar action bv the Minneapolis,
(Minn. } Board Of Education has been
vigorously opposed by one Of the menu
hers, Mr.. Luther Jaeger, editor of the
North. Mr.. Jaeger comments editor
tally as follows:
The decision of the board is clear
case of interference with personal
rights. and meddling with business be-
You'd the province of an official body.
A woman as an employee has right.
as comprehensive as those of the op-
posite sex. Aud the frs. and foremost
of these. is that she shall be judged by
her work only. That being satisfac-
tory, she is entitled 10 retain her posi-
tion in the schools or elsewhere. no
matter whether she marries or remaios
single. The paternal way OF looking
after woman as if she could not look
after herself, is out Of date, and GER
tainly has no place under a condition
Of things that makes her almost sole
dispenser of the educational blessings
extended to the growing generation.
If competent to teach, she surely must
be competent to decide whether mar
riage disqualifies her for continuing as
teacher. Should her own incinations
or circumstances make desirable such
continuance, what right does anybody
else have to presume otherwise p
The Woman's Column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
Canadas International Exhibition,


st.John, n. b., Sept. .3rd 70 Oct. 3rd
Arrangements have been completed
with nearly all the railway and steam
ship companies for very low rates and
special excursions during the time OF
the exhibition. The Musical Society
of St. John are making their arrange
ments for repeating the mammoth con-
cert whichswas given last year, on a
much larger scale, and to be held in a
separate building in order to avoid the
crowding and noise which we're draw
back o: last year. Some Of the leading
soloists of the United States have been
engaged for this concert. The Exhi.
bition Association have jus. completed
their arrangements for series of bal
loon ascensions and parachute drops,
in addition to the numerous other at
fractions which have been engaged.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

IrottIng races open to Maine and
the Provinces. Free for-all and run
ming races open TO the world
All races will be started promptly
at ! 30 Pm
All horses must be owned in Maine
aud the Provinces, excepting Nos. ),
4 and 10, at least thirty days prior
to entry.
All nominations must be accompa-
MED with the fee Of ) per cent Of the
purse, otherwise they will not be re-
corded. An additional fee OF ) Der
cent. will be demanded from winning
horses only, to be deducted from their
winnings.
Entries will positively close Tues
day. August 18th, at II o'clock P. NJ.
Entries mailed gu day of closing will
be considered eligible.
All entries must be made to the see
rotary, q. NJ. Twltchell, Augusta.
Maine.
Arrangements are being perfected
by which Mr.. Edwin L. Woodside,
Sabattus. will hold daily during the
Fair an auction sale Of horses or other
stock, and those wishing to sell will do
well to communicate with him before
the Fair opens that the same may be
fully advertised.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
iChristian Register.I
The Measure Of Forgiveness.
BY REV. ]. HERBFRT HOGAN.


The following lines were suggested by
friends saying, II dare not pray to b.
forgiven as forgive; for my offences ar,
SO many, and my forgiveness is SO incom
plete."l
As we forgive mems trcspasses,
SO shall we be forgiven:
The measure of our ruth and love
Shall we receive from heaven.
A vessel filled with loathsome lees
Will hold no precious wine;
But emptied, cleansed, and purified,
lis fit for draught divine.
So, as our hearts forgive and love,
And cast out every sin,
No more, no less, can we obtain
OF pardon's joy within.
. Father, hear our earnest prayer,
Help us to purely live,
To freely pardon every wrong,
As Thou dost ours forgive
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
Do Women Lack Moral Sense?

| The editor of the New York San
has been making some remarks about
| women which have called forth deserved
criticism from other papers. Accord
ing to the Newport (R. H. Observer:
"He says in so many words that
outside of mere sexual morality women
are often deficient in moral sense. He
mentions the case of Mrs. Lippiucott.
the woman forger, and calls attention
to the fact that she manifested little
emotion when her crimes were discov-
cred. Women's notions Of property are
apt to be hazy, we are told, and there
fore forgery would not look so heinous
| TO them AS it wcul,. to a man, as long
as they maintained the one ideal of
morality which is the chief one that
| the sex knows. Further. ideas of hon
or that prevail among men are not al
ways binding upon women. Moreover,
the Sun Will not be surprised if the
modern introduction of women into
the business world and their consequent
familiarity with business forms and
processes should bring forth a new
class of recruits for the criminal army.
Forgery, due to an inherited disregard
OF the rights of property. is frequent
crime among the more clever aud sharp
wltted Of the recently educated ne
sroes.' As if it were not enough TO
indicate that women are deficient in
moral sense, Mr.. Dana thus classes
them besides with clever and sharp
witted negroes. 1.-THE charge be true,
nothing will so quickly educate women
IN business morality AS their general
education in business methods and
having acquaintance with property re-
sponsibilIty."
Women are often charged with being
impractical, narrow-m minded. inferior III
intellect, "tc. but it is not common to
accuse them Of being deficient in
moral sense. Men for their own pur-
poses have impressed upon women the
great Importance of chastity, aud have
not always taken the same pains to i'm
press upon them the importance of
other virtues. A broader intelligence
Is not likely 10 lead women to under
value chastity. II will rather show
them that this quality is of fundamcnt-
al importance To the race, aud ought 10
he demanded Of fathers as we'll as of
mothers. But more knowledge will
councract the tendency to make light
OF other virtues. il such tendency
really exists to any considerable eXtcn.
among women. which NAV he doubted.
George Borrow in The Romanv
Ry". describes a gypsy girl who care
les,ly confessed 10 her readiness TO tell
what was not true and 10 take What did
not 5clong to her, but who blazed into
the iierccst wrath at an imuntation
upon her personal purity. and Informed
her astonlshed hearer that "a person
may be liar and thief, and still be
Very honest woman such cases.
however. are altogether exceptional.
Tie statistics NJ prisons and pcniten
larieS all over the country show that
women constitute less than oue-riflh of
the criminals imprisoned for theft. for
gerry or any other manifestation II
hay notions Of property" While this
- the ease, ii i hardly warrantablc to
accuse women Of being "deicient in
moral sense outside oi mere sexual
morality. - HoIaau's Journu.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

How TO WIPE THE FACE.-Thou.
sands OF people When drying their
faces after washing. wipe them down.
ward that is from forehead to chin.
This is mistake, says The Ladies
Home journal. Always use upward
from the chin to the forehead and
outward-towards the ear-motions.
Never wipe any part of the face down.
ward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

The public i always quick to re-
spond when efforts are made TO please.
and therefore il may be claimed that
the present indications are brighter for
the State Fair than for many wears.
Frequent meeting, Of the Trustees are
beng held To see that no details are
neglected, and to-day everything indi-
Gates full ana complete exhibition ID
every department, the entries in the
cattle classes being already large. and
full exhibit assured just now there
i great interest in trotting and the
entries in the races held exceed any,
thing In the history OF the turf in the
state. The purses offered at Lewis
ton are larger than ever before, and
when the horse, ct through the local
races and arrive at the State Fair they
viii be in good condition to make sur.
prl>'ngly low records The full pro-
gramme Tor the five days is as fol
lows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

We see it stated that bacon COM
pany with a capital of sl5O.OOO has
been formed in London to work for
twenty-one years in Russia. The
freight rate to London will be nine
pence cheaper than from Chicago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
h-Cures

its extraordinary anodyne and eNpectorant
qualities rs Ayers Cherry Pectoril. For
nearly half a century tins preparation has
been IN greater demand than any other r, M
cds ipr colds, coughs, bronchitis, and pub
mon Try complaints in general
= suffered for more than eight months
fr,Hn severe cough accompanied with hem
orrhage of the lungs and the eNpectoratisn
OF matter. The physicians gave me up, but
my druggist prevailed on me TO try
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

The Connecticut agricultural ex.
pertinent station, New Haven, sends
out bulletin No. los, which treats of
the seed Of orchard grass, ash analysis
of the white globe onion, and the use
of the Babcock milk test machine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
Kansas thus far is in a promisir

condition this season. Secretary Mob
Ter reports the condition Of crops as
follows: Winter wheat 80, spring
wheat SO, rye 81, tame grass 1903, fruit
los.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

With level culture and a short
toothed steel rake, it is not difficult TO
keep down the weeds in the garden.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

No amount of testing has thus far
done away with the inherent injustice
of the practice Of pooling milk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
Ayers
Cherry PectoraI.

| did so, and soon began 10 improve; my
lungs healed, the cough ceased, and | be
came Stonter aud healthier than l have ever
been before. would suggest that the name
of Ayers Cherry feeioral he changed 10
Elixir of Lie for il certainly saved my life
r. ). nliden S1lto, Hurnos Ayres.
a few years ago took a very bad cold.
which settled on my lungs | had night
sweats a rackng cough. aud great soreness.
My doctors medicine did me 10 good.
tried many remedies, but received no beRe-
fit; everybody dcSialred of my recovery.
was advised 10 use Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
and as last resort did So From the first
dose obtained relief and, after using two
bottles OF it. WIS completely restored to
Leal:h = z Alam. New Grnina Y ]
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

~ general results from the popu'a r;tv
ot independent waists. whether IN Nor
folk shapes beitcd ia Or the equally
fashionable coats Given for example
a stylish skirt either biack or white. of
India or China silk, and what changes
may not be brought about hy half
do1cn different waists Cor>a-cs tight
lifting in the back, with Jacket frorts
opening over removable vests Of crep-
on Or China silk, are another element
OF vari+ty ia dress and tie -kilful
economl>; can this season more ea~il,
'han ever, make Il coca Show with
comparatively small. expenditures As
tImc ZOO. on
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
W lflrr to>rlur>

Of cloth or serge, become leadiu.
style. Taylor made they are trimmed
with white, gilt or silver braid and
here too, ihc transferable vest comes
IN, if need lac. as a powerful adiunc, il
Thy way Of change aud also becoming
touches III color, a. for example, brill
liant red for brunette OF pale ,ha e4
fer blonde Some ,,ry stylish white
suits are provided With extra coa;, OF
white material showing small co.ured
spray at iuieryal, while clegan; coat,
entirely Of brocadc adorned with lace.
give a more expensive finish.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
From our New York Fashion Correspondent
Fashions at Watering Places.

FASHIONABLE OrrFIrs: INDEPENDENT
WAISTS: WHITE CosTuMEs THIN
SILKS.
Chiffon is without doubt the leading
material for diaplanous evening dresses
and when thin silks are worn. chiffon
trimmings are the favorite garni,ure.
Lace or drapery nets. though claim
ing share of attention. are quite
d'stanced aud in neck dressing, chiffon
rutiies divide popularity with iabots ia
The same prevailing fabric Such
favor is not without reason. since it
is delightfully."- soft and becoming, the
more Sc as ~ is seen in variety Of
colors. One fashionable Young lady
at Newport. has dozen chiffon
dresses IN AS many colors as against
three net gowns and -four of lace. For
parasols or hats and as trimmin. up-
on them. chiffon is by far most ire
qnently employed and the young lady
.ln,t alluded TO, has in her assortment
Of eighteen hats. four made cntirel, Of
chiffon and five trimmed partially
with 1t. Her supply Of chiffon iabots.
ruiiles aud haLdkerchicfs is hewilder
IN. and ii can be added that upon the
latter may re detected the delicious.
fragrance Of Murray and Lauman's
Florida water which is the first choice
because of its delicate fragrance The
great popularity Of chiffon and other
thin fabrics for evening gowns, has
however brought about the wearing of
close silk bodicc- with semi-ranspar-
ent skirts. because full waists are 50
nnheeomimg 70 nlnmn hrnres.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

BANGOR LINE.
steamers Will leave Bangor. daily, except sun.
day, A. follows
For Boston at II \. NJ.
For Hamp1eu. Winterport. BucksI.urt Belfast
and IloU \. VI.
t"r >carspurt at J. 40 4. NJ.
For For. Point at 8 % A. NJ
RETURNING
From Boston. daily. except Sunday. atjP VI.
From R""klAuG, touching at tamieu. NurthIur1
Belfast. searspurt. Buckspurt. Ninierport and
Hampton. at 60 A. NJ, daily except Monday.
Prom Rocklani. touch ng AT Camden. North
port Belfast, Fort Point. RuCk -por, Mlni-rpurt
and Hampton. al 1880 T. NJ, daily, except sun
day.
MOUNT DESERT LINE.
steamer MOT Mt DESERT, CAPT " G. saw
tcllc. Nil leave Bar Iarbur daily. except SUNDAY,
al T. 81, touching az Northeast HArhur. South
west Harhor ana Greens Landing. connecting at
k"ck'and with steamers for Boston.
For seal lIarhor Monday and Thursdays.
For swans Island Tuesdays and Fridays.
For sorrento, sundays.
RETURNING.
Prom Boston. daily, except sunday at . T.. VI.
tlom Rob land, daily, except Monday. At about
n NJ, or upon arrtval ri steamer from Eusiou.
touching a. Greens Landing, Southwest Harbor
ami Northeast Harbor
Prom swans Island, Thursdays, saturdays and
sunday
From seal Hartor Weine s.!ays and SATURDAYS
FROM sorrento MoudAls
II !. >ANBORN, a gent, Bangor.
= J, MORSE, \ gent Bar Harbor MPine
WILLIAM IL. HILL. Genera Manager, Boston
lit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
To Delinquent TaA-Palgg> Of
the City of Ellsworth for
the year \. d. 1887 1889,

am obliged to clio cup the hnlan,. ot
my commitment of city, Count, and state
faxes for y. u. I>S: and 1850. and uu-
less hey setti,d at once am tu-
structed TO su. forthwith.
trS HT. SoNSI CoII.ctor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27
Advertise!
Advertise!
Advertise!

In the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN.
1t is the best advertising medium in
Eastern Maine.
If you have goods for sale, if you
have farm FOR sale, if you have any
thing for sale, if you are in want of a
tenement, workmea or whatever else,
let your wants be known through the
ELLSWORTH AMERICAN. and
your fondest hopes will be realized.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-08-27

FASHIONABLE OrrFITs: INpErENpENr
WAISTS: White COSTUMES THIN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-09
RUSSIA's PROTECTIVE WALL.

Senator WILLIAM L. CHANDLER has re-
Gently stated his belief that foreign goods
should be kept out of our markets "for the
benefit of American workingmen." And
this policy OF exclusion is the tendency of
high tariff everywhere. European writers
declare that it is the inten ton of Russia to
raise her protective duties until she has
hemmed herself within commercial wall
behind which she shall be self-sufficing. u
The following figures are intended to sup
port this idea:
The importation of sugar has fallen to zero by
Russian manufacturers. The 100000 roubles
worth per annum Of vegetables and fruits, for
which in 1884 100000 roubles went to foreign
countries. has fallen in 1855 TO practically moth
ing. The annual average importation of Tobacco
between 1872 and 1915 was 10, 100000 roubles
Between 1882 and 1856 it had already been de
creased by half, and was at 100000 roubles
In 1888 it had reached 100000 roubles, In
liquors the diminution is still more rapid. Dis
tilleries are establithed in all the great towns
There are vineyards in Bessarabia. Origeu and
the Caucasus Further figures are given t.
demonstrate the same results in manufactures
We are In the habit of hearing a GOOD
deal about British free trade" What d.
the MCKINLEYITEs think of Russian pro
| tectionl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-09
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,

The object of the primaries yesterday
was, and the purpose of the convention to-
morrow will be, the organization Of q. Demo-
cratic city committee preparatory to the
February camdaign. At present no such
committee exists The recent division on
national party lines rendered it necessary
to prepare for each election as it ap-
preached, the legislative aud county cleo
lions last month being the first for which a
campaign organization had to be effected
1t is essential that the convention to-
morrow elect an active, aggressive city
committee. The municipal contest will be
a stubborn one. The Liberal party will
go into the fight with the prestige of a con.
siderable majority; with well disciplined
force; with an unscrupulous crew
and with the plumber of Office and pat
ronage at its back.
Against this array the Democrats can
bring only to bear the truth about the city
INSTRUMENTATION; about waste, ex5rav-
agsnce and corruption; about excessive
taxation, outrageous valuation aud CLUTE-
ISM: about decentralization in the police anC
other departments, incompetency aud i'm
becility; about the unchecked Increase in
vice, crime, the insecurity of life and prop
erty, despite of all the sacrifices in money
wrung from the hands OF the people for tht
maintenance of law and order
The convention tomorrow must select ,
committee that eau and will bring out il
bold relief every point of advantage and b,
untiring in its duty and devotion to tn,
Democratic cause, which is the cause of tn,
people and reform.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-09
SUNDAY CLOSING AT CHICAGO.

There is no doubt that the great mass of
those who advocate the closing Of the
Worlds fair to visitors on Sundays are en-
tirely sincere. Reverence for the Sabbath
is by no means confined to sectarians, and
respect for the faith and opinions of relig-
ious people is badge of the American
character. 1t is q long while off when the
Chicago international exhibition will be
held, and it seems somewhat premature to
discuss the details of the programme; but
it is to be remembered that considerable
period is necessary in which to properly
advertise the matter abroad, and in this
view any question that may come up in
future can hardly be said TO tie untimely
now. And speaking of advertising the fair
abroad, it stands to reason that any
concession that may be made to for
eign sentiment not inconsistent with
honor, justice and right ought to be
freely yielded. If the question were one
like opening u race-track, or conducting
bull fight, or even having great baseball
match, it might be easily determined. But
outside OF church it would be difficult to
find more decorus, peace-ins piring, mind
eievating place for Sunday attendance than
an exposition ground; and when we think
how much more probably and pleasurably
time may be spent at such spot than at
the usual urban and suburban resorts of a
great city, the matter receives itself very
quickly.
This subject was up for discussion before
the lady managers of the fair at Chicago
lcc Il
vania, opened the ball by presenting g
simple resolution TO close on Sundays and
followed it with few remarks.
She said she would rather not have
the exhibits of foreigners if they are to be
sent in the expectation that the fair will
be opened Sundays. Mrs. VERDENAL of
New York spoke in defence of the work
iugnen and advocated Sunday opening.
She said it would be an educational exhi-
bition for all classes of laborers. Miss
francis WILLARD, Mrs. FELTON, of Georgia
and other ladies supported the resolution,
and several ladies opposed. Among them
Mrs. ISABELLA BEECHER HOOPER who
said:
LET US turn the fair into great Sunday
school, where the people OF all nations will
learn something of the goodness Of God on the
Sabbath Let US have no admission fee. Open
the fair early on Sunday and close it late. You
do not need 10 keep every machine going on the
Sabbath. Close the grogshops-they are the
ruin OF young men and old. Open the fair and
let people with widely differing religious ideas
learn lessons on the Sabbath which VIII bene
fit them and their children. The greatest dis
play we can have will be that display of the
spirit, Love thy neighbor as thyself.'n
Thus the battle went on till the vote was
taken, which stood: For closing SO, against
closing Sc. But the matter isn't settled
yet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-09
A TOUGH IRON QUESTION.

It was stated the other day that great
CONSERVATION prevails in many parts of
Pennsylvania in regard to the failure of
the gas wells, the product of which has
been so extensively used as cheap fuel in
the foundries of PIttsburg, Allegheny
City and other places. But this is not the
only trouble the iron manufacturers are
having. The high protective tariff was
framed to repel imports of cheap foreign
iron produced by ''pauper labor" But it
transpires that the iron of mines at Bur
mingham, Ala, can be made into pigs and
shipped direct into the iron regions of
Pennsylvania and Ohio considerably
cheaper than the owners of furnaces in
those states can or do sell it for, the south
ern railroads making low rates so that
this can be done.
What now is to be done to protect the
Pennsylvania ironmongersl Alabama pig
iron can be made for less money, as is con
tended, than Russia or England can make
it for. Alabama, then, does not need pro
lection, whilst Pennsylvania will have to
be protected against Alabama or shut uu
shop entirely. Indeed there has been a
good deal of shutting up of shops there
lready from precisely this cause. And
why not. If the policy of exclusion is good
between nations, it is good between states