Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-09-22

at least, as one may see by the election re-
turns, he has large number Of sympathiz-
ers, not altogether Of his own rarty either.
| The Democrats builded well-fOr the IL
quor vote-when the plank Of resnbmlssion
was adopted. On Thursday evening, Sept
8, the Hon. Orville ID. Baker Of Augusta
| addressed large and appreciative audi
ence upon the issues Of the day. His speech
was clear, logical and eloquent, character
lied throughout by spirit Of fairness
which could not be gainsaid BY his most
bitter opponents. The elements of the
protective tariff and reciprocity were so
clearly explained that IL seemed matter
of profound wonder that an American cit
izep could be found in the whole broad
country, disloyal enough to oppose these
measures. The calling 10 the witness stand
by letter proxy-several prominent Dem
ocrats to corroborate the speakers state
ments, added weight to the evidence The
reality and gravityof the questions at is
sue did not warrant the speaker In indulg-
ing In funny witticisms. nor did he at
tempt 1t. except 10 relating one pithy anec-
dote and propounding a very telling CO.
nundrum.
Election day passed off very quietly, and
the large vote polled showed that the cit
new ballot. The large msjority of noes
on the educational justification, must
have been a matter of surprise to MANY,
and 1t seems likely must have been induced
through misunderstanding Of the exact
bearing of the question.
On Tuesday last a large number Of our
residents, thirty or more, went on a grand
drive around the western side of the Is
land, thoroughly eajoying the beautiful
scenery and bring ,ng to the Bav View
House at Pretty Harsh. appetites sharp
ened by the long ride and pure air, which
were amply satisfied by the bountiful din
ner spread for them by the genial host,
W. II. Freeman.
The Rev. w. c. Haskell, who was 40
much out Of health last spring through
the power Of la grippe, has been spending
his vacation here, now quite recovered
from his serious Illness.
Mr.. Arthur Haynes who has supplied
the NJ. 4. church here during the summer.
winning many warm friends by his elo.
quence and genial fellowship, has gone
back TO his university course, aud his
place Is now occupied by the Rev Mr..
Hoyle of Bath.
Our fremont teachers are all busily at
line LAWYER. In This dis, rlct as usual Maud
Higgins has charge of the school at Nor
woods Cove, Mrs. S. +. Rich Is again a,
the Center, Prof. Rich is in another coun-
ty. Maud Mason has the fall school at
Atlantic. where she taught in the spring.
Nellie Carroll continues at BROOKLYN. and
Jennie Lnrsey at Mark Island.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lawler met with very
serious accident about three weeks since.
Through getting her foot entangled In the
rope by which her COW was tied 10 the field,
she was thrown down with such force a. to
break her leg. She exhibited great calm
ness and Fortitude while the bone was be
ing reset by DIR. Grindle and has been
steadily improving since.
The Frances +. willard W. G. r. u.
held very Interesting annual meeting,
Sept 9th. About thirty members were
present. who were glad to meet in council
with Mrs. McClees, National Supt. Of
temperance work among soldiers and sail
ors, whose excellent lectures shall notice
In my next news letter. The board OF OF.
hcers in our Union were reelected
Sept. 10. SPRAY.