davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
A Brave Kangaroo.

A very pathetic story comes from Aus
tralia, describing q kaugaroo's daring for
the sake of her young The owner Of q
country station was sitting one evening on
the balcony outside his house. when he
was surprised to notice kangaroo linger-
ing about. alternately apr preaching and
retiring from the house, A. though half in
doubt and fear what To do. Al last she
approached the ater-pails, and, taking q
young one from her pouch, held 1t to the
water to drink. While her baby was
satisfying Its thirst. the mother was
quiyering all over with excitement; for
she was only few feet from the balcony
on which one Of her great foes was lit
ting watching her. The little one having
finished drinking, IL was replaced in the
pouch, and the old kangaroo started of at
a rapid pace. When the natural timidity
of the kangaroo Is taken into account,
II will be recognized what astonishing
bravery this afiectionate mother betrayed.
1t is pleasing ending to the story to be
able to state that the eyewitness was SO
affected by the scene that from that time
forward he could never shoot kangaroo.
-Netc York Telegram.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
A Blank Verse Kid.

On Howard street the other day benev-
olent old gentleman beheld a little six years
old girl walking gravely along with a
basket on her arm. Patting the chubby
tot under the chin he said
"And where are you going, my pretty
maid?"
Give thee good day, graybeard," re-
piled the midget. "My father bade me to
the shambles HE for fat haunch."
Nv -h-a-t?" exclaimed the old party.
Happy thou knowest him, the goodman
Skidmore?' inquired the tiny dame.
Foo" said the gentleman, much puz-
zled. You're a quaint little thing. Come
with me and I'll buy some candy
"Alack, | am forbid to tarrv, gentle sir.
| need he blithe. Their patience stays
upon my coming"
"Good-by, then" said the old gentleman.
Rest you, merry master" and dipping a
little courtesy the mite trotted off.
BLESS me, what an extraordinary child, "
said the gentleman to a bystander.
"oh! that's nothing replied the other.
You see, she's the daughter of the heavy
tragedian at Morosco's Theatre, and sup
pose they talk so much of that kind of
blank verse lingo in the family that it
comes natural to her Don't hear any
thing else, you see"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
Foreign N NeWs.

Premier di Rudini in an interview
says that constant agreement with Eng
land Is OF more Importance to Italy than
the renewal of the Triple Alliance.
Ten thousand riotous weavers at Brad
ford, England, were dispersed by troops.
There is an epidemic of influenza at
Sheffield
There was further riotins by the strlk-
ing weavers at Bradford, England.
-Germany will conclude commercial
treaties with Belgium Switzerland and
ltaiy
Prince Bismarck hopes that Germany
will Ne fully represented at the Chicago
Fair
The Newfoundland delegates will be
allowed TO plead their case at the bar Of
the House Of Lords.
Returns from forty out of the seventy
four districts uf Gee>temunde give Prince
Bismarck, J,243; Schmalteld, the Social
ist 3.26i.
A large British force j. advancing up
on the in>urgent ManipurS
The Portuguese Cabinet has resigned.
The ChIIan insurgcnt, defeated a Gov
ernment force at Copiapu.
Returns from seventy four of the
nincty-onc districts Of Geestemunde give
Prince Bismarck 1850 votes, against 3 COZ
for his Socialist opponent for the Reichs
tag.
The British steamer Glamorgan was
sunk in the English Channel in collision
with the Dutch steamer z. Caland.
British troops defeated force of
Manipuris, whose loss was nifty men killed
-Messrs. Balfour, Parnell and Morley
took part in the debate on the Irish Land
bill in the House of Commons.
There was serious riotlng in Benares,
India, caused by the anger of the natives
al the tearing down of temple in the
Holy City.
A second ballot will be necessary be-
tween Prince Bismarck and his Socialist
opponent for the keichstag from Geeste
munde.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

Ed imericaH.
DEAR SIR I've had a rare treat this af-
ternoon and | hope to have another this
evening. About 3 30 there walked into
my office DR., Geo W. Bragdon ami John
A. Hale of your city. Years ago bought
stationery of the latter, and shook the
other 'fellcr" when he didn't behave him
self while under my tutelage. am al
ways overjoyed when meeting friends, but
seldom am | so greatly and gladly sur
prised as have been this day. Later
called Mr.. A S. Penney and Mr.. E. p
Buzzell, | have not met them before but
knee NJ their people, have invited them
all to spend the evening at my house and
expect DR.. Geo A. Phillips will be present.
Then. doubtless, shall feel as though |
were really on Hancock Neck"
Later, Drs. Phillips and Brsgdon called
and we enjoyed social chat. asked a
thousand questions, more or less, and
there were as many more wanted to ask
but couldn't get to. Right here will say
these new comers, my friends, are charm
ed with our country. Doubtless they
will, with pen or by word of mouth tell
you of all they have seen and heard in this
land of perpetual bloom.
Yours truly, 7. @. WOOSTER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

Scribner's Magazine.
nrTrSTVnNg

QUESTIONS.
l. What was the name of the frst
steamship that crossed the Atlantic and
how long did it take her?
2. What is the largest passenger steam
ship in commission?
3. What is the cost of a steamship like
the "Majestic?"
4. What steamship carries the largest
number Of cabin passengers?
5, What has been the greatest days run
of any ocean steamship?
6, Is speed materially increased by twin
screws?
I. What line has the largest transatlan-
tic fleet of tirst-class passenger steamships.
and how many?
). How many steamships are there en-
gagged in the transatlantic passenger trade?
.. What is the longest steamship now
in service in the world?
10. What captain has been the longest
in the transatlantic service?
IL. How many cabin passengers were
landed in New York during l~9O?
II How much coal is consumed by one
of the great liners in twenty four hours?
l3. What is the average expense of
single voyage-New York to Liverpool and
return?
II. What were the dimensions of the
Great EASTERN" when was she launched?
and what was her horse power?
10. What is the length of nautical
knot in land measure:
l6. (H) W hat is the distance sailed, in
nautical miles, from New York to Liver
pool?
(b) From Liverpool to New York?
II. ld) Between what points are records
estimated:
~ hat 10, h., l,,,k. i..It
the British coast: The American
- What is the greatest number Of i'm
migrants ever landed IN New York in a
year: In day?
- What was the first regular tranSat-
lantiC line, and when established?
20. W hat are the chief landing potts on
the European side?
ANSWERS.
|. The Savannah" in 1919 Twenty
liye days, The usual time for one Of the
fast clipper ship. wa- from IL to u days
? city of Paris, To- 400 tons di.place-
mrnt.
2. Nearly two million, NJ dollars.
{ The "Etruria $50
;. 5l5miles.
Is. No but the vessel can turn quicker
and if one shaft breaks, the other will car
~ her into port
:. North German Lloyd. Twelve yes
sclI
: About pa
. The "Tcutouc", jG5 .oS feet long,
-. Captain Brook> of the Arizona" ,
GuIon line
II. -. l~9
Il About three hundred tons, or 466
pounds a minute
H. ST. ulu
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
Masonic Song.

Written for the celebration OF the nativity
OF st. John the Evangelist. in Portland, Dec
-, l>oS, by Brother Ira Berry. Grand Secre-
tary of the Grand Lodge of Maine.l
Companions. and Brothers and Sisters, and
Friends.
Lend your ears. while sing OF our Order
sublime.
Whose history, vouch'd by tradition. extends
Away back TO the earliest childhood Of Time
How much beyond ADAM. we know not. in
deed;
But when he to transgress the command was
| beguiled,
Himself. and his pretty Young wife, as we
Were from Eden expelrd. and the Garden
was TYLEp.
Great honors men owe to the worthless who
brought them
The Arts, and the blessing. that come in
their train;
And foremost we reckon the art which was
taught them.
OF working in metals by sage Tt-BAL CAIN
| Ills name among craftsmen, with honor will
pass.
While the world shall endure-Brethren, so
MOTE IT RE,
For though some, in these latter days, NAV
have more brass,
None have ever more worthily used 1t. than
| he.
Among these old worthless, we find, Father
NOAH
Was held an Architect skillful and true;
He built the first ship, and became q sea goer.
With Heaven for his guide. and the World
for his crew
/ His WORN was well done. by direction divine:
But we're sorry to add. when his WAGES
were paid.
He neg lecied the on, took too much OF the
WINE.
And his CORN was not quite the best sort
were afraid
Full many Philosophers. Heroes and Sages
Though known good Ma>ons we've no
time to name;
D A. friends OF the Graft. In all countries and
The wi>r>t the best, and the trucst. we
claim:
( And We can not forget, with such eyes 10 re-.
mind u>.
While men have their rights, there are wom-
4 And Justice and courtesy equally bind u
To tiNc 10 the Fair Sex the praise that I,
due.
u Mis- RAHAH of Jericho. ranks among those
W ho OF old in the lahor> of lu,e bore part;
And the fair QUEEN OF SHtH,, We we'll may
4 suppose,
Ws.. 10 some extent, ,er>,d in the mystical
For. when to Jerusalem She took i trip.
Though il i, not with absolute certainty
known.
4 T- thought that kI>o SOLOMON gave her the
And nkr other tinc ladie,, she'd WORDS Of
her own.
Then let not the Fair at our ruIe- feel az
gric,'d;
-, a t,,L
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

prolific, as in three of those families there
were SO children, 12 in each. And subse-
quent to the Hnckley families, this
name predominated on the list Of voters
for several years. But they, too, have
nearly all passed away, so that now there
are but few of that name remaining or liv-
ing in Bluehill or elsewhere. Soon after
the above named. b. w. Uinckley came to
Bluehill. lie was for several years elected
to the most important town offices and
among his fellow townsmen. He soon be-
came quite noted and successful lawyer
at the Hancock county bar. He was also
member of both branches of the Maine
Legislature and also at one time was q
member Of the Governors council,
A sister of his wife, Almira Wilcox,
married the Hon. Jonah Holt, who was al
50 member both of the House and the
so a merchant and in connection with his
store built several vessels.
His father, Jedediah Holt, was a broth
er of Hannah Holt, who became the wife
of my grandfather, Jonathan Darling. who
was born In Andover. Mass, July IA, l7+I.
He was soldier Of the revolution at
Louisburg, \. s. in 1859. He went to
Bluehill in 1852, ana settled first at the
Falls and afterwards at Darling's Point
He married Hannah, daughter of Nicho-
las Holt, Sept Il. 1863 she was born Nov.
l6, l14l He and his wife were among
the fourteen original members of the Con-
gregationst church in Bluehill, which was
organized oct. !, l712, and although 4
of the members of that church seeded
AMI formed Baptist church they both
continued loyal and devoted members
up to the time of their death. She died
Dec. 81, 1926. aged - years He died
Fen, 26, ISIS, aged s. years.
| wish To write something about the
Wood families and other individuals who
were among the early settlers Of this town.
but that must, for the want of space, de-
fer for future article.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
The Ladies Home Journal.

Even that annual bugaboo. hOuse-rleaniny
loses It's terrors before The L0djeS' IIome
Jouudrs happy faculty for turning things
bright side out. 1t must be a dull housewife
indeed who cannot find encouragement and
substantial help in the cheery words of Maria
Psrloa, Christine T. Herrick, Helen jay and
Isabel A. Malon in the May number, every
corner OF which is pervaded with the breeze
and sunshine OF spring. Issued at One Dollar
ayear, or Ten cents copy, by the Curtis Pub
fishing Company, 433435 Arch street, Phls-
dephla, Pa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
Are We Afraid of the Truth 2

TO encourage people, and particularly
thcologians, not to speak the truth openly,
though they know 1t, must be fatal to
every religion. Who could draw the line
between the truth that may and the truth
that may not be communicated! | have
known theologians. occupyin. the high
est positions in the church, who frankly
admitted among their own intimate friends
that physical miracles are impossible. But
they did not consider it right to say so
from the pulpit, though to many of their
hearers such profession would probably
have been far more helpful than many an
apologize serm n. Unfortunately there
exists at present very widespread i'm
preston that preachers do not preach all
they know, that they will not help others
to face the abyss which all have to iace,
that they will not open the shutters to let
in the light of the sun and the fresh air of
the morning which We all are meant to
breathe; AMI that they will keep the truth
TO themselves, will not say from any
selfish motives, but from fear tina; it might
do more harm than good to others. To
all this know but one reply Can there
be anything higher and better tan truth 2
Prof Max Miller in the March Forum.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30
Gllsworth Amerieau.
wEENLN LOCAL AND POLITICAL JOURNAL
ruRLlsuEp EVERY THURSDAY BY THE
H,'r.'e~ County Publishing Company
j. C. Chilcott, Editor.
The fasorite Newspaper In Hancock
COUNTY.

lht fHN"fhe newspaper In UancOck
County.
NNERI' Al is confidently recommend AZ
-' .,ut thclpest,as il l. the oldest and Iarycs,
A-H4perruhh sheiin Hancock county. Its Con
M rra-ing subscription list proves that
t. -frlll hold ii has maintained for So many
...~ .tHn the popular regard rests upon the
~"t -thulne merit
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
.. .-ry. i'd paid strictly in advance, q =
lrr,Ara.es tor whatever length oftimc ar,
eauet at the rate Of 500 per year.
bra wsli she no dev1ations from the above
tr., terms
va.cr Ntllbc discontinued until allarrearages
t# .4ti-yNrcpt AT the publishers Hptinn-and any
tn WISHING Al. paper stoppcl, must give no
F.. i.crrot at the eN piration OF the term whethe,
...s ..3- notice Has been given or not.
IErAL NEW>FAFER DECISIONS
Aa Fyr~au W p" axes a paper egulAriy from
"t-t nhr, whether directed 10 his name or Al n
% whether he has subscribed OF not-is re
Aog prrs"n Orders his paper discontinued
= rA3 ail arrearagos, or the publisher may
tIH.' fr -eud il until paN meut Is made aud col
iar " hHsr amount Whether il L. taken from the
.rurupt
>urIcE TO >UB~cRIBkRs
1H. lte uu tile address label on each subscrih
pager show. the time to which the subscrip-
pads ami all Subscribers in arrears are
-ttl ts p@y up : soon possible.
tH A# communications relating 10 subscriptions
.'ric- -papdeuls are requested, to state the
..-t 'hre Ia which The paper j., 10 b, sent
B. uc aarrtu 10 write all proper Aames plain
r-.t3a. change If address. always giye
-. rit s.liro-5 Il Nell a. the one 10 which you
tn. paper afterwards sent.
t. uture- should be made by post-oflce
ar'ier, express orier, or registered letter
ra. a..owiug are authorized agents for the
4 >lLr~, ~ ~ Washington Il, Boston
f,A>e, ~ Washing ttou Il, Boston
VI ~ >GfLl-, n Co, 10 state st, Boston /,
t -.-. broadway, <eW Nurk
a Kt,t bonn. - Washington >t.. Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

: The Ner hnglaHd Mdgaztne for April
contains several notable articles, on subjects
which cannot but interest, not only New Eng
lauders, but Americans all the world over
The initial article Of the number is The Unit
ed States Patent system" by James Shepard
u welI-known electrical engineer and expert
In Canadian Art and Artists" W. Blackburn
Harte shows the growth Of the art life in tan-
ada. The article is well illustrated and con-
tains portraits Of all the leading Canadian ar
lists and examples Of some OF their best and
most representative work. The University
OF France" is well written and timely article
by Professor W. l.. Montague Of Amherst Cot
lege. upon the gigantic scheme OF national
education which the French Republic has in
suguTsted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

"A Russian war ship, carrying "Mili.
tary workmen" and cargo Of railroad ma.
terial, was detained In the Oar denelles BY
the Turkish authorities.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

A lsborer lately told his wife, on
awakening, q curious dream which he had
during the night. He dreamed that be
saw coming toward him. in order, four
rats. The first one was very fat, and was
followed by two lean rats, the rear rat be-
ing blind. The dreamer was greatly per
picked as to what evil might follow. as II
has been understood that to dream of rats
denotes coming calamity. He appealed to
his wife concerning this; bnt she, poor
woman, could not help him. His son, a
sharp lad, who heard his father tell the
story, volunteered to be the interpreter.
1.-The fat rat," he said, sis the man who
keeps the saloon that you go to so often.
The two lean rats are nv mother and me,
and the blind rat. father, is yourself.
Sacred Heart Reriew.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

BETTER THAN EVER. May number Of
Peterson is literally crowded with fine en-
cravings and capitally illustrated stories,
sketches and poems. ''Some Curious Rocks and
Waterfalls by Rodney I. Waterman, gives
an interesting account Of natures odd freaks,
and the Illustrations are admirable. In direct
contrast is capitally illustrated article, "A
Pretty Room at the Lowest Cost" which Ia
dies will find invaluable. "A Mercenary
Young Woman" is a noticeably good story
per year Address Peterson's Magazine,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

.AutA 81 a 'HAFEtR 50 fl FIRST Tuesday oi every
e...ta. r&.'lf Juit and August
ii.u>iA ltr-s So - First Wednesday Of ever,
"a .as.. .Nct, Jl., and August
t-n-tttD Larch. 80 Il9 Frs; Thursday Of every
auant1. ezceg' jug and August.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-30

"lts with the righteous well.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1891-06-11
Constable's Sale

Notice is hereby given, that under and By
virtue of an execution issued out Of the Justice
Court of Galena Township, County Of Lander.
SAFE of Nevada, upon Judgment rendcr and
docksted in said Court on the 9th day Of March,
A. d. 1891, ia favor OF Samuel JOHN and against
A. q. Higbee, X. B. Higbee, Thurber ! Bliss, for
the sum OF two hundred aud sevent -four dollars
IN gold coin Of the United 5 .ates and costs taxed
at S52.6 together wi h accruing coats.
TO the Sheriff or any Constable OF said Court
directed, ard 10 me delivered, /, Vim. +. Jurey.
by J. W. Mefiis,, Deputy. Constable cf Gxlsna
Township. County Of Lander, State Of Nevada.
did in the manner required by law. seize and
property to- wit: On the l4th day of March
1891, all the night title and interest OF the said
defendants in AMI to the following real estate on
the 18th day Of October. $780, Five aces OF
land, less, an alfalfa field, 81 uated about
ono mile from Galena IN an easterly direction ON
Duck Greek; an undivided interest in the Chero.
kee mine, one-half, more or less. situated near
Galena Also. did his 9th uay Of April. A. D.
1891, levy upon all the ri hit, title and interest,"
the said defendants have in and to the HumbuR
mine, situated near Galena, both mines being
situated IN Battle Mounta Miniag District,
Lander County. Nevada.
Therefore ice is hereby given that, under
authority OF said writ aud by virtue OF the levy
aforesaid. betGeen the hours of nine O'Clock ia
the morning and four o'clock in the afternoon,
to-wit: ut ten O'clock Of the 30Ih day of April
A. d. 1891, in the Township Of GaleBa. County
of Lander stat of Nevada, will sell at public
auction TO the highest and best bidder, all the
proper levied on aforesaid. or SO much there.
of as may DO necessary to satisfy said writs and
all costs, on thepremises above mentioned.
Terms of sale, cash. in u. : Gold 10 n.
VIM Jurey. Constable Galena Township D
by J. W. Mef.iay, Deputy
Dated: Galena, Lander Co., New, April .. 1891
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1891-06-11

The facilities of the present day for
the production of everything that will
conduce to the material welfare and
comfort of mankind are almost unlim.
tied, and when Syrup Of Figs was first
produced the world was enriched with
the only perfect laxative known, as it
is the only remedy which is truly
pleasing and refreshing to the taste
and prompt and effectual to cleanse
the system gently in the Spring-time
or, in fact, at any time, and the better
it is known the more popular 1t be-
comes.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1891-06-11
Consumption Cared.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula Of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all
throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful cur
ative powers in thousands of cases,
has felt 1t his duty to make It known
to his suffering fellows. Actua,ed
by this motive and desire to re-
lieve human suffering, | will send
free OF charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, in German, French or
English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. Noyes, Sac Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1891-06-11
Resu nrt able Cure.

Mrs. Michael Curtain .Plain6eld Ill.
makes tie statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs
she was treated for month by heI
family physician, but grew worse. H,
told her she was hopeless victim Of
consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DIR Kings New Discovery
for Consumption; she bought bot
tle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She con-
tinued its use and after taking ten
bottles. found herself sound and
well, now does her own house work
and is as well as she ever was s-Frec
trial bottles of this Great Discovery
at Blossom & Blossom store.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1891-06-11
Tha Verdict unaniman..

w, d. Suit. Druggist. Bippus. Ind.
testiies: IL can recommend Electric
Bi,ters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case, One man took SIX bottles, and
was cured OF Rheumatism OF 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist.
bellAville, Ohio. affirms. "The best
selling medicine have ever handled in
my 70 years experience. is Electric
Bitters." Thousands OF others have
added their testimony. 40 that the ver-
dict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
o d cure all diseases OF the Liver,
Kidneys or Blood. Only half dollar a
bottle at Blossom 4 Blossoms.