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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

| there are some women who are above
making boasts Of their conQuests.
Josiah Evans at last succeeded In max
| ing Martha take q different view of the
| subject from what she did at FIRST, and &C
with him to his new house on the hill.
When the house was completed he asked
his sister to go up and look at il, aud vas
| not little surprised when she consented
| without any urging.
Il wonder what has come over her, he
thought, "she has never seemed the same
since she fell down stairs. hut she'll
probably be her old self when tell her
am going to be married. Id rather give =
farm than tell her, but the storm might as
well come to-day a. any time. suppose -
''Who is going to live herc?' she asked
when they had finished looking around
81 am" he replied, "for Martha osborn
has consented to be my wife"
Did he see clearly2 Not the least shade
of annoyance on his sisters face, only a
far-awsy look in her eyes, as she asked.
How sooua'
The first of next month. he replied
Then we must fiud tenant for the old
house right away"
For this he was wholly unprepared
Did she expect 70 live there with them 2
How could he tell her that that was no
part of his plan?
Much as she tried his patience, he had
no desire 70 hurt her feelings
why not stay where you ar, ?" he said
I've no doubt Aunt Jane will stay for
company, and you can live very nicely
there, with me so near"
"Josish," she said, II am going to be
married TO Ethan Dyer six we, Ks from to.
day and had selected to-day to tell you
He came home from the west while you
were In the Legislature last winter and our
plans were all arranged then. | expect
him back again IN about two weeks. He
Is going to visit his friends in Connecticut
aud take me with him. We were going 10
ask yon To make your home with us. but
It seems there's another side to your story
As we'll as mine"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Foreign News.

A Liberal victory in the English cleo
tions was assured.
MFR. Gladstone closed his Midlothian
campaign.
The Ministry was defeated in the
French Chamber of Deputies on the Da-
honey question, and the Minister of Ma
rine will resign.
-Ravachol, the Anarchist and murderer
was executed at the guillotine.
Interest in the English elections cen
tired in the voting in Midlothian where Mr..
Gladstone's majority was thought to have
been largely reduced.
st Gervsis-l les Bans was DESTROYED by
an avalanche from Mount Blanc; almost
200 bodies were recovered from the ruins
The eruptions of Mount Etna DESTROY
ed the village of Giarre, on the coast Of
Sicily.
Mr. Gladstones majority in Midlothian
was greatly reduced; the Liberal gains in
other districts were large
W. W. Astor was said to be rapidly
recovering in London.
Widespread rioting in Spain was
caused by the octroi duties.
Increased streams Of lava from Mt.
Etna did great damage in Sicily.
The results of the British elections nh
to the present are: GIadstonian total.
29j; Ministerial total, PSI there was riot
ing IN Ireland
A mob in Saraton, Russia. believing
that cholera patients were being burned
alive, wrecked the doctors honscs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
W F

, The story of President Lincoln and the
| Vermont boy sentenced to be shot for sleep.
; ing at his post has never been told more
| graphically than in l.. f. Chittenden's new
! book entitled "Recolections of Presden,
/ Lincoln. published by Harper Brothers,
! The Young man, William Scott, was not
| yet Injured 10 camp life. and had volunteer
| ed to take the place OF a sick cnmrade de.
| tailed for picket duty. The next night
| Scott was appointed to the same duty, but
| found IL impossible TO keep awake two
| nights in succession. His comrades set
about saving him. and went to Lincoln to
intercede for his life. The young man
was allowed to plead for his own life
SCOTS own version of the affair is as
! follows
! The President was the kindest man |
| had ever seen, knew him at once by a
Lincoln medal had long worn. was
scared at first; but Mr. Lincoln was so
easy with me and 40 gentle, that soon
| forgot my fright. He asked me all about
the people at home, the neighbors, the
farm. and where | went to school, and
who my school mates were Then he asked
me about mother and how she looked. and
was glad | could take her photograph
| from my bosom and show II 10 him lie
said how thankful ought 10 be that nv
mother still lived. and how, If he were in
my place, he would try TO make her a
proud mother. and never cause her sorrow
| or tear, cannot remember II all but
every word was so kind,
He had sa,d nn,hirg vc, .hor, ,h,,
dreadful ncx, mnrnirg ,ho,,ah. =, Ia, ,mA,
ha rha, h., was ~ rt,d haar.-.i y ~
didn't Ijke 10 sneak of Il III, ,rhv H. ~
,av 50 mnrh ,bon, nv ,nn,har ~ ~ nv nn
not causing her a sorrow nr tea- ,.h.n !
Knew ;hst .pnst di.. ,h. ~. ,..t,,, H.
BIT | snppose1 tbai ~ snme,hirs IL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Teaching the Raw Recruit.

Everybody in the National Guard of
Pennsylvania knows what a strict disci-
plinarian James A. Beaver was when he
was governor. Austin Curtin. who is
from his native town, told me this remin-
iscence about him at the Coleman House
the other day: While Beaver was lieuten-
ant colonel of the Forty-ffth Regiment
he was sitting in front of his tent one day
when slovenly soldier with badly TT
ting uniform lounged up and asked
We're ish der doctor2"
"Sir, is that the way you address su-
perior officer" roared Colonel Beaver.
The German stared at him in amaZement
without saying single word.
Then Colonel Beaver said -
Take this chair. sir. and will show
you how to address an officer"
AN me vas der boss of der regiment r
Yes, sit here and will show you how
to act
The new recruit sat down in Beavers
seat and the colonel walked off few pac-
es, turned about, returned to position
in front of his temporary substitute,
wheeled around, and making military sa-
lutte, inquired:
"Colonel, can you inform me where
can find the surgeon of the regiment?"
The recruit arose, and, looking serious
ly a. Beaver, replied: Hanged if know
where he is Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
How the Nuptial Knot was Tied by a
Wyoming Border Justice.


camping near a town In Wyoming. we
secured our stock and then went in En-
trr'ne the leading store Of The town. in
trodnced myself 10 Mr. stiles, one Of the
Proprletors' and the postmaster. Stile,
said IT'S now 2.3O and AZ there's a
wedding At Jones Burton's Old Jones Is
rough oId coon That We elected justice
n the peace about month ago, and a
th's VIII pc MS tirNt attempt at a marriage.
l thlhK we VIII see some FUN; come, 20
WIN me. Ne went into the Old squire :
caoln, and found him porinG over large
Voinme q the Statutes Of Wyoming,
sweating IKE horse, and looking terribly
ahNinn'. Attef greeting ~ he SAID ,--
'Stiie~, them galopi- that got up these
ycr laws hadn gumption enough 20 last
en- over night. I've run through the
blamed books hai dozen times an can {
hhd "ori ap1ul matermony or how thr
hltf hln process n ptrrctdei with We
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
For The Ellsworth american.
Trenton 1852 to 1900.
N1.-ln.

! "Io Ms Honorable Senate hid ihs Honor
d'le House ~ Representatives. ,.fhe Com
1 hmt-ealh n W1Ss. ia GEN Courl asseH.-
| peg n M year of onr Lorf rt4hte,n hun-
/ drei md ser,H
The petition of the subs crbcrs, inhabi-
tants Of the towns Of Ellsworth, Surrv 4
Trenton in the 60. of Hancock in said
Commonwealth humbly shows that the
principal settlement In said towns Is situat-
Ell around the head of navigation on Union
River and contiguous thereto upon the ad
Jacent corners Of each nf "a d towns and
almost equally distsnt from the geograph
icai cent.rs Of al of them
That the center of said settlement or
Village on Union River j. better situated
70 accommodate that par, Of the towns Of
Surry q Trenton particularly described
hereafter together with that part of the
town of Ellsworth now settled. a. the cen
ter Of town, than any other part OF eth
"r OF said towns now j. with the present
boundaries.
That from the natural form, shape. and
disposition OF the Lands IN the neighbor.
hood Of the village ~ | uipn River, and
particularly from the circumstances Of it-
lying on small narrow river. 50 narrow
a. 70 admit Of most easy communication
over il hy BRIDGES, ami from the interests.
business and ConyenicnCes Of public pri-
vate and local nature being entirely the
same among the inhabitants and ever like
ly 70 he 50, il IL evident a. ANYTHING OF
such nature can ne that whatever altera-
tion may hereafter take place in the ada
cent country upon It's settlement the con
renience aud necessities Of the people In
c,,it tahl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
RENONSTRANCE.

REMONSTRANCE.
To the Honorable Senate, and the Honor
able the House Of Representatives. Of the
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts in Gen
erdl Court assembled:
We the subscribers committee duly ap-
pointed by the Town of Ellsworth at q
meeting Legally Assembled to take into
consideration the petition Of Solomon>Jor.
dan of Trenton and others, and by said
Town instructed to demonstrate against
the Granting the prayer thereof.
Respectfully represent that the Inhabi.
tants of said Town Harmonise on all mat
ers, excepting those affecting national con.
serns, and if the projected alteration OF
boundaries should take place, they fear
that would no longer be the case, but tina,
the major part of the Inhabitants would
be Obliged to attend Town meetings in an
extreem corner of the Town, and the In.
habitants OF other Towns would not only
have power to over ruel them in the rails
ing of money, but in approprlating of it; =
The Town has no objections to any indi
viduals being set off. to, Surry or Trenton
his forming with any Of the Inhabitantso o1
those Towns, q Town by themselves, but
they see no reason for admitting any por
tion of the dissafected citizens Of othel
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

The August Peterson Is the finest number
we have ever seen Of this popular magazine.
1t opens with two very fine engravngs, both
being artistic gems. Gilberta s. Whittle's ar
ticle, "Some Noted Washington Women
will attract much attention. 1t gives excellent
photogravures OF Mrs. Lieutenant Mason, Miss
Kate Deering. Miss Matte Thompson, and va
rious other society bellies, together with de-
ightfully written biographical sketch OF each
lady. Terms, % 90 a year: 81 90 for six
months. A sample number will be sent fol-
five cents. Address Peterson's Magazine
3O6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

ny THE CAPTAINS WIFE.
Mother. the waves come rolling In,
Rolling in from the sea.
And heard them saw IS walked the strs,
That a stormy night 'twould be.
A stormy night. my mother dear,
Der the angry waves 50 mad:
A stormy night for you and me,
With none 10 make us glad.
wish my father were here tonight:
For | cannot bear TO know
That he is out on the treacherous sea
When The wind. are how ling SO.
They cannot safely ali return.
Some Of them must 60 down;
Tonight my father may be the one
Who may not reach the town.
Only last week poor Milly Grey
Her only brother lost;
His sklff was all that reached our shore.
BY the cruel waves twas tossed.
Mother, mother. | loved the lad.
With him went out my PRAYERS
And how csn be gay or glad.
When know not how he fares
"Ah. hu.b my cbfld he M, % sal
Rrinr hither tbe bool n mo
y "u le' Us Fe1d pow our saviour walked
CT Tue waves OF "aI'lee'
Ana nrsce ,he ish, IN tho window ao.r
That ,ha f.ho-. co,,Ir., hon,o
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Obituary.


In Berlin Falls, " H.. Mrs. Eliza A. Paine
died June l1'h OF lingering consumption. She
was the widow OF the late Gardener Paine and
was 30 years OF age. Sister Paine was born in
Ellsw orth, Maine the daughter of Capt Jas.
and Nancy McGown. She has two brothers
there and one sister In Berlin Falls. She leaves
two children and host Of friends to mourn
her departure. Sister Paine was one of the
original number to Join the Uniyersalist church
here, organized in l>S9. To all who mistaken
" say that "Uniyer~ali,m will do to live by,
but not to die by " could only wish they
could have seen her as the writer of this dill
and hear her in her expressions of unbounded
faith in God, Jesus. Immortality, and the uni
versatility of the salvation of men, and they
would never say that faith in UniversaliSm
would not do to die by. In the death of Sister
Paine, the parish has lost wonderful worker,
the church faithful member and the cOmmu-
nifty a broad. tender christian. Services were
held in the Universalist church at the regular
service hour, the writer officiating in the pres
ence of church filed with an attentive con-
gregaton.- Berlin Falls (N. H. paper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Obituary.


ROBERT traham.
Died in East Sullivan, April G, 1892, OF liver
complaint and consumption OF the blood,
Robert Graham The deceased was the fourth
son Of Aaron and Mary Graham, and was
thirty-seven years, one month and twenty
three days Old. The deceased was one OF the
most respected citizens OF sullivan, on account
Of his honesty, steady and virtuou. habits and
industry. At the time of his decease he was
interested In the stone business within the
town OF Mt. Desert. His partner was Murry
Higgins, formerly Of Sullivan, and they did
quite an extensive quarrying and stone.cut-
ting business, which was constantly develop
ing under the careful oversight which was Civ
en- it. In the death of Robert Graham the COM
munity of which he was member sustans the
loss OF one OF the most charitable and bel pful
citizens. This was especially apparent to the
writer during the ravages of la grippe last win
ter. Through snow and storm he went with
substantial aid for the suffering, often, too,
when bis own physical condition made it ex-
tremely dangerous to him. He showed the
principles OF true manhood in all his business
dealings and there is nothing to crticise. He
leaves a widow and Que son to mourn his
death. together with widowed mother and
one brother, George Graham of Sullivan. The
mourning family have the sympathy of large
circle OF friends In their bereavement; espec-
tally bis widowed mother who has suffered
the loss of all her children but one, nine hav-
ing died ere reaching the meridian Of life, out
of family Of ten. Bro. Graham passed away
In peace, although his last hours were hours OF
the most intense suffering physically. He re-
tained his mental powers to the last, and in
his sickness showed a will power superior to
most men. His sufferings he bore without a
murmar, and was never heard to utter one
syllable Of impatience or repining. He gave
evidence Of perfect resignation to the will OF
Him Who doeth all things well and of per.
feet acceptance of full and free salvation
which is source OF much comfort to his be-
reaved friends. An affectionate and thought
ful father, model husband, an obedient son,
a kind brother, an obliging neighbor. we miss
him. W. A. j.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

A young married lady had gone to the
market to buy goose. She was long
time in masking up her mind which to
choose. for none of the birds seemed to
suit her. At last the saleswoman lost all
patience. Excuse me, maam," she said
angrily, ''but your husband can't have
been half so long in choosing your
F7iegende Blatter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

AT small town in Kent gentleman
employed a carpenter to put up partition,
and had it filed with saw dust to deaden
the sound. When it was completed the
gentleman called from one side to the car
penter on the other, Smith can you
hear me?" Smith Immediately answered
"No, SIR lid Bits.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

Under the head of Reformation" an
article was published In the AMERICAN
some time since which has been criticised
and falsely represented. We are not an
atheist; we believe in God, a good God, a
God of love, not a God of revenge who
| requires an eye for an eye, or tooth for
tooth. We also believe in the truths Of
the Bible.
We do not believe that education and
knowledge endanger mans soul, nor
are We opposed to the common schools,
nor do we believe that ignorance is better
for the masses than intelligence.
The lessons of the nineteenth century
are not lost in the United States, England
and Germany, but are at standstiIl in
Italy, Spain and Mexico, showing that
where the people are educated. there are
better laws and better morals than where
Ignorance and bigotry have their sway
We believe that good lectures at a
proper time during religious services are
better than empty churches with base ball
playing, horse racing, and recreation at
watering places on Sunday. We are not
one who can be found but one Of thou
sands, who believe as we do
The following is an extract from a ser
mon delivered hy the Rev T. De Witt
Talmage, at the Tabernacle in Brooklyn,
February IA, ls92
TIE CHURCH N DANGER.
The Christian church will have TO
change its tack. or II VIII run on the rock,
Of demolition The worlds population
annually Increases lI up0. .UpO. No one pre-
tends that half that number Of people ar,
converted 10 God. There are more than
twice a. many Buddhlsts as Protestaut-
more than twice a. many BuddhISts As
Roman Catholics rrote-tants. IS5 900.
600; Catholics, I95 OoouUn; RuddhiStS.
600 600 900 There are - uUu OOu Mo-
hammedans and 220 pro OOO Brahmiu~
Meanwhile, many oi the churches are oniy
religious club-hpu~e~, where few people
90 on Sunday morning. averaging one per
son to pew or one person % half dozen
pcws and leaving the minister at night to
sweat through a sermon with here and
there lone traveller, unless, by Sunday
evening sacred concert he can get out an
audience Of respectable size"
Iii our best and most liberal churches
we hear this Come unto me. and learn
Of me" How shall we learn if not by
knowing ourselves ami natures works?
Everything III nature accords with God.
because it is Gods work God deliver me
from bgotry and an unnatural religion.
II T. VI
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
Who Knows What a Kiss Is F?

MANY INTERESTED rEorIE.
Some time ago London til Ists offered
a o-guinea prize for The best definition
Of kiss. Seven thousand answers were
received The prize was awarded to Ben
jamin J. Greenwood OF Tulse Hill, Lon
don, whose definition is herewith framed
below;
Observation-Disclosures. Observation-Disclosures.
I: An in,ipid and tA,teless morscl, which:
. becomes delicious and delectable in pro-
: portion a- il !, favored with love.
The following is a selection from some
Of the best definitions submitted;
The sweetest fruit on the tree of love.
The oftener plucked the more abundant it
grows.
The baby's right. the lovers privilege,
the parents benison and the hypocrite's
mask.
That which you cannot give without tax
ing and cannot take without giving.
The food by which the flame of love is
fed.
The acme of agony to bashfu man.
The only known smack" that will calm
a storm.
A telegram to the heart in which the
operator uses the sounding" system.
Not enough for one, just enough for
two, too much for three.
The only really agreeable twof faced ac-
tion under the sun, or under the moon
either.
The thunder-clap of the lips which in
evitaby follows the lightning glance of
the eyes.
Everybodys acting edition of Romeo
and Juliet.
That in which two heads are better than
one.
Woman's passport to her husbands s
purse and mans passport to a woman's
heart.
When lips Of lovers meet In bliss,
The pleasing act is termed ''kiss."
But when the pair have wed each other
The yapid thing is called bother"
Loves artillery. that is brought into ac-
tion Immediately on the call ''to arms
Contraction of the mouth due to enlarge
ment of the heart.
Natures Volapuk-the universal Ian
guage Of love.
| A womans trump card in the game of
| love.
am just two and two, I am warm, am cold,
| And the parent OF numbers that cannot be told.
| | am lawful -unlawfui-a duty. a fault.
! am often sold dear-good for nothing when
bought.
| An extraordinary boon, and matter Of
course,
| And yield with pleasure when taken by force.
The lovers pri, ilege and the pug dog s
right.
| What the child gives, the lover steals,
| the foolish waste and the old value.
| A tonic which in childhood may be adj
ministered with safety, but with great car-
tion when childhood is past.
The lovers flag of truce after a quarrel.
Loves happiest expression and sor-
| rows tenderest balm.
| 1t is like the wind that blows; 1t is felt
| but not seen.
A demonstration Of love which will dry
! the baby's tears thrill the maiden's heart
and soothe the ruftied feelings of tired
| wife.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

Towns to be incorporated with them to
their injury,-We therefore pray your
Honors not to Grant the prayer of said pc
tition, and as In duty bound will ever
pray
attest,
George Brimmer, selectmen !
attest, Nathaniel ,Iellsou, OF
John Chamberlain, | Ellsworth. J
(s.gued)
George Brimmer,
John Jellisou, Committee.
attest :-GEoRGE BRiNMER, Town Clerk.
true copy, attest GEORGE BRIMMER.
Town Clerk"
W. F.
Cherry6eld June Il. 1892.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
so Hancock

School closed in district No ?, Iny l5.
Miss Field, the teacher, gave her scholars
a picnic on Friday afternoon, in one of the
beautiful groves on Hancock Point
Mrs F. NJ. Watson OF Brooklyn. y. y,
arrived in town July llth and Will spend
the summer months with her sister, Mrs.
X l. Wooster
Mr. Q. B. Googins. who has recently re-
turned from South america, spent sunday
in this vicinity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28

NEXT BEsT.-He-Will you marry me?
She (emphatically)
He (undismayed) Then will you prom
ise not TO marry Bob Sawyer!-Puck.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
The Sleeping Sentinel.

Cherryheld, June II. 1892.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-07-28
For the Ellsworth American.
Milly's Brother.
ny THE CAPTAINS WIFE,

ny THE CAPTAINS WIFE.
Mother. the waves come rolling in,
Rolling in from the sea.
And heard them say as walked the strand
That a stormy night 'twould be-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-02-13
THE HOPKINS MILLIONS.

ny the death Of Moses Hopkins,
brother Of Marx, the famous California
millionaire, the affairs Of that pluto
cratic family arc once more brought
before the public eye. When Mark
died he Loft his widow sole owner and
manager Of his many millions. In
time she married a Mr.. Searles and
bequeathcd to him at her death all hsr
vast wealth. An adopted sou named
Timothy Hopkins was not mentioned
In her viii. This lsd to tho notorious
lawsuit on the part Of Timothy which
IL still In the courts.
Moses Hopkins, who died recent y,
was very indignant at tue conduct Of
his brothers. widow towards her
adopted son, And often expressed him
self very forelbly at the manner In
which SeMles Influenced the dotlng
old woman. Moses left wealth to the
extent OF s4.OO0,OO1. His widow in
herlts 81, OOO, 900 OF this sum. Among
the bsquests are 100000 to Timothy
Hopkins, 100000 to Mary Hopkins,
wife Of Timothy, and 1000 to Lydia,
their little daughter.
This shows that this Hopkins family
regarded Timothy In the light OF a
blood relative, though he was only an
adopted child. The family burial LOT
In Sacramento ia said to be beautifully
laid out. Mark Hopkins Is buried there
Moses often desired to rest there also,
but 1t is now tho property Of Ssarles,
and no member Of the family would
Jenean himself to ask Searles for per.
mission to use 1t. Moses will be- buried
ia Vermont.