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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30

the state The state thinks II necessary to teach
that Two anu two are four; but ii is not necessary
to teach that there is God who will reward the
! good and punish the wicked The state deems II
necessary to teach that Julius Caesar invaded
1aul but IL Is not necessary to teach that Christ
! our Lord lived and died for our salvation Ii
/ teaches the value of dollar; but has nothing to
/ say of the value of charity. In word, the
: teachings of christianity form part OF the
! matter treated In our public schools. Yet the
i school has taught you to read aud has quickencd
! the action of your wits. These form the most
valuable acquisitions resulting TO you from your
Pupnc school training. III you are earnest and
perseyering students, If you are honest OF pur-
pose, these may prove to you at once key and a
development.
Many of you, perhaps may be surprised that
speak IN this strain. Yet when read In an edi
torial of prominent public journal of the cul
tnred city OF Boston the bold statement that the
educated classes are cutting aloof from all known
religion aud are dreamiiy awaiting the advent of
SOME religion not yet known. when we are told
that they hold to only what Is called natural re
llglon. when this Is spoken of approvingly and,
ny inference. claimed as the result of their form
OF education; then, | say, there ia something
iachihg or something wrong I'm that form. The
lessons OF nineteen centuries lost that
class, II the statement be true: for a man who
holds 10 only natural religion stands precisely
lhe same platform a. the pagan who hourished In
ancient Rome and Greece. And, even in our own
town, man has been found who declares
through the public press that our churches
should be devoted TO discour-es on geology and
Mathematics Some Intelligent people too, am
to- simply the denial of all which the senses
cannot reaeh-that is your natural religion. That
l. the religion OF horse. He follows his senses,
bride
But for you, my friends, we have nohler les
son. thus speak, for your welfare under God
Is the motive Of my calling | would remind YOU
OF the hr-t Master, the one who first said Let
there be light" and Its soothing beams are ours
even now From time to time lie permits dark.
ness yet It's then the million ewes look down.
" ME we look up and know that God Is there
~, night, but the stars show forth the glory OF
COL Perhaps that j. the reason for night
Wei 20 would have each one Of these chill
dr'h 9i our love CLEAN a a star in our midst. |
would have the light Of God show forth In their
lives. We stand In the presence OF an older aud
a younger Ellsworth. Older Ellsworth has horne
ihe heat and the toll of its day. But the light
from on high has shone on and blessed the work
Now the hour of shadows draws nigh It's even
Ing, soon twill be night stil the darkness
brings Its Joy. For see already above the hori
ion the stars are rising. Tta the light OF Younger
Ellsworth What greater joy for elder Els
worm than to see the light Of God shine forth In
the Young stars OF its night
The class then united In singing the fol-
lowing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30

PORTLAND Sid June "a, bark Auburndale, for
Buenos Ayres
Ar jane %, sch Fred G Holden New York
Ar June 20. sch Queen of the West, Dyer Suili.
van
NEW BEpFoRD-Sld June rs schs QuicksIep,
for New York; Edith b Coombs, sullivan
PRovIDENcE-Ar June -, sch John Somes,
Fredericton, NIB
suLLIvAN-Ar June 25. schs Thos W Haven and
Ahhe Bentley, Boston
SID June Is, sch VI Moseley, for Baltimore
PHILADELPHIA-Ar June -, sch J P Wyman
Franklin
PoKTsMoUrH-Cld June g. sch s Newman
Swans Island and New York
VINEYARD HAvEN-sld June "a, sch Walter NJ
fourg, or New York
SALEM-Ar June -, schs Emma Green, New
York, A Blaisdell Port Liberty; Governor Ho-
boken
SAVANNAH Sid June %. sch f p Avery, New
York
HOreign Ports
RIO JANEIRo-Ar June Is. sch Fred Cover,
Battle, Brunswick. Ga
Two RIVERS, S-Ar June 20, sch Allston,
Saco
CAPE Town, c q Hat May "A, brig Hayilah,
Lord, from New York
CiENfuEGos AT June lG bark J W Dresser,
tiisg
RosARro-At May |. bark fremont, from Port
land
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30
C-O-R-S-E-T-S.
Hosiery & Underwear,

The right goods at the right prices. 1t
is a well-known fact we carry the best line
of goods in Maine. Our aim always has
been to have the latest styles of goods at
the very beginning of the season; honest
goods that possess the worth of honest
merit. We guarantee profit and pleasure
to every customer.
w. Profit, because our prices will
prove positive saving to the BUYER
H- Pleasure. because our goods cannot
fail to please in Quality and Style.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30
Glass Ode.

AIR 'tnfing on The Oid Camp Ground"
We're leaving to day. with =asldcned hearts,
The friends We We loved so true.
And thu joyous days that arr ended now
For the class of ninety two.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30

The annual Parish and SUNDAY school picnic
OF The Congregational society will 20 to Green
Lake Friday, July /. Round trip tickets, 25
cents. The regular train will leave at lI.54 A.
n, but limited number may 20 at 80 A. NJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30

Inc umpires were Holt Of Lamoine, and
Moore Of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30

\. Il. CEAHTEEf, Treasurer of Irar,o.A \.
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Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
BY PRESIDENT HARRISON


 The gifts of God to our people during the past year have been so abundant and so special that the spirit of devoui than uksgiving awaits not a call, but only the appointment of day when it may have a common expression. He hss stayed the pestilence at our door; he has given us m ore love for the free civi institutions In the creation of which his directing power was so conspicuous; he has awakened deeper reverence foI law; he has widened our philanthropy by call to succor the distress in other lands; he has blessed our schools and is bringing forward patriotic and God fearing generation to execute his great and benevolent designs for our country he las given us great increase in mate rial wealth and wide diffusion of con. tentment and comfort in the homes of our people; he has given his grace to the sorrowing.
 Wherefore. I, Benjamin Harrison, president of United States, do call upon all our people to observe, as we have been wont, Thursday, the 24th day of this mouth of November, as a day of thanksgiving to God for his mercies and of supplication for his continued care and grace
 In testimony whereof have hereun. to set my hand and caused the seal oi the United States to be affixed.
 Done at the City Washington this 4th day of November, 1892, and of the In. dependence of the United States the ll7th. (Signed)
 BENJAMIN HARRISON.
 By the President:
 JOHN w. FOSTER, Sec'y of State.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Through the efforts of Rev Mir Hutch. ings the debt on Zion church has been reduced from 5000 to about $500.
 The fourth New England band of Christian Crusaders, who have been in this town and vicinity since last June, have been holding meetings on Egre mont Plain during the week.
 Bishop Brooks, of the Episcopal dio. cese of Massachusetts, will preach and will confirm class at St. James church this evening.
 Daniel Warner, aged 85 years, while picking up apples in his garden in the west part of this town one day last week found good specimen of an Indian ar row head of black flint. The land iu this section once belonged to the In. dians and the arrow might have been shot from the bow of one of them.
 The girls of St. Agnes guild have raised during the past twelve months abont $200 which will go to the Episco- pal parish house fund.
 A harvest home concert was given al Clinton chapel Sunday evening.
 The owners of the Berkshire House block are preparing to build @ three story frame building for stores on theiI vacant lot east of the old block, on Bridge street.
 Frank and Mark Dings and Lyman Shultis caught four coons, one night st week, which weighed 75 pounds, and the largest 28 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

An editorial in the last issue of the New Hartford Tribune gives the follow ing information about road making. It applies equally we'll to North Canaan where there is also plenty of stone with which to macadamize roads:
 The necessity for better counry roads in this state Is becoming so urgent that many towns have already begun the good work. West Hartford is thus far the banner town, having now between fifteen and sixteen miles of macadam, and already taxes have been reduced two mills, new residents are coming in, property Is advancing in value, and the farmer draws 50 per cent heavier load to market than over the old mud roads, and with infinitely greater ease to his horse and peace of mind to himself.
 Bristol, East Hartford, Glastonbury, and South Windsor are building macad- am road, and our neighbor Collinsville, under the leadership of the energetic first selectman, Dr Geo F. Lewis, is soon 10 have a stretch of macadam nine hun dred feet in length ,and more afterwards. The Bristol Press notes plan used with success in this state and Massachusetts. which is as follows: Farmers are paid a certain price per ton, usually 40 cents, for bringing their field stones to the orusher This plan enables the farmers to clean their lots of useless stones and make them suitable for cultivation. keeps the money in town, and furnishes the stone crushed and delivered on the < road at about 75 cents per ton. There is stone enough on New Hartford farms to macadamize al& our roads. and sooner or later we shall have to take up the business.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Coons, Bees and Dancerx.

When a-boy had couple of coons for pets. They were passionately fond of honey, and one evening made raid on beehive. There was ball at the house that evening, and the young peo- pie had just become deeply interested in ''the lancers" when the coons and the little busy bees mixed. The battle only lasted one round. The coons saw that they were outclassed and wanted to come home. They did so, and brought half bushel of industrious bees with them. As they entered the sitting room, squalling with pain, they looked like great black balls.
 The ball was full dress affair, and by the time the coons had taken couple of turns around the room, shedding bees at every jump, everybody-including the grandams-was dancing. The guests hustled out of doors, only to meet the rest of the bees coming in. They had all sworn out search warrants for those coons, but were content to take substitutes. They crawled down in the corsages of the ladies and up the panta- looms legs of the gentlemen.
 They swarmed on bald heads and bare shoulders. Fine ladies rolled on the car pet in Parisian gowns and men stood on cushioned chairs and shook their fists at heaveni Everybody seemed possessed of frantic desire to get out of their clothes, and all the time those miserable coons were running around under chairs and climbing over sofas, shedding bees by the handful. There was no second dance; everybody appeared to think ons number saesgh. h.-st. teais Qaehs-psm- easAA
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
CARPENTERS. E.

A paper is being circulated for at least l5 names to form joint stock com pany without capital, the object of which is to receive the $500 yearly legacy of the late Jonathan Scovllle and disburse it in accordance with his will, for preaching and the care of the Union chapel at Chapinville.
 Mrs H. O. Martin is visiting her par ents at Newington, Ct. .
 The Western Sheffield people, and others, have cleared up the Gordon eem- etery erected a new front fence with stone posts and two iron railings A much needed improvement.
 Harrison Surdam. who married Hor- ace B Balls daughter, recently knocked his wife down and otherwise ill treated her, and when an officer came to arrest him he knocked the officer down but was finally arrested by the second officer and taken before Justice Hicks and fin ed S7 and cost, some $25 with 30 days in jail. Surdam will loose his vote and it's legal fees. To retaliate, the ciderites rallied at the Democratic caucus and dropped Hicks from their justice ticket, but the Republicans placed Hicks name upon their ticket, and he will get there just the same.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
How to Make . Breeze.


 The citizen who from necessity or otherwise clings to his city haunts in the height of summer is coming to realize that great consolation has dropped into his life in the shape of the electric fan. The most enterprising barbers are hastening to increase the comfort of their customers by installing these fans in their saloons, and they find their business stimulated to an un- precedented extent. The proprietors of restaurants are also falling into line, and the man about town is not slow to show his preference for a resort where in perfect comfort, though the ther- mometer may be climbing to record breaking heights.
 A new restaurant that not many weeks ago was opened in 8 part of Broadway thickly studded with such establish ments is already doing 8 phenomenal business, while its neighbors are desert ed. Its success is simply owing to the fact that throughout its length 8 gentle, even motion of the air is maintained by electric fans. One has to look more than once to discover the source of the grate- ful breeze. The fans give an almost inn perceptible sound and are fitted to an entirely new attachment. Instead of the usual permanent fixture globe of metal is suspended by three chains from the roof near one of the walls, and in- side this globe is the motor that works the fan. Three fans suffice to keep the whole restaurant delightfully."- cool When the small cost of such an arrange ment is considered, it is surprising that the electric fan should not be universally adopted by those who cater to the hum ger and thirst of the public.
 One of the best down town restau- rants in New York, which in ordinary weather is crowded throughout the year, is comparatively deserted on hot days because of its imperfect ventilation. A party of its steady frequenters who re- gently diverted their custom for the nonce to cooler quarters were discussing over the midday lunch the question of electric fans as an investment. They calculated that if their favorite resort were fitted with these handy breeze com pellers, the expense of the installation would be covered by custom thus re- tained within one week. The latest ap- plication of this godsend to the city man Is to bedrooms. By its use the most stuffy room is made endurable without subjecting the sleeper to a dangerous draft.-New York Letter.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
ODDS AND ENDS.
Homer was the son of a farmer.

Homer was the son of farmer.
 Brandy was first made in France fn ls10.
 The health resort is 8 good stand for the undertaken.
 Ten per cent. of the population of h. dis are widows.
 Men used to be considered old when they passed fifty.
 Marry your son when you please, your daughter when you can.
 Roomy hearts have more genuine hos pitality than roomy houses.
 The first pair of spectacles were made by Spina, an Italian, in 1299.
 Find the collar that suits you and then buy a dozen or two of that kind.
 Cork and bamboo penholders will be found e relief to persistent writers.
 Clams and oysters on the half shell are now served on ice plates nodded for the purpose.
 Any girl can make an engagement, but 1t takes an expert to know how and when to break it.
 The Bible contains 3,5S6, ,4s9 letters, IT'S, ,692 words, 31, ,173 verses, l ,1S9 chap ters and 66 books.
 A newspaper in Paris is reported to be experimenting with type of glass with gratifying results.
 The total gifts to Yale during the past year have been $600, ,000. while Harvard received $500,00o.
 The Eslkimos manufacture fshnets from strips of seal hide and from thin slices of whalebone.
 A copy of the first edition of the "Vio- ar of Wakefield" was sold short time ago for nearly $4SO.
 For burn take sweet oil and lime water (equal parts), mix and keep the burn we'll covered with it.
 An edition of Shakespeare in words of one syllable is under contemplation for use in primary schools.
 A Persian potentate owns 8 pearl of 121< carsts which is quite transparent. It is to be had for the sum of $200, ,000.
 One man in Wicomico county, Md, on the eastern shore, shipped this season nearly g, 900 quarts of huckleberries in single week, and 8 near neighbor of his shipped nearly as many. Smart berry pickers earn two dollars day picking huckleberries.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 10, 1892.
THE ELECTION.
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM IT, BUT THE RESULT STILL IN DOUBT.

The result of the Presidential election is still in doubt at this writing A. p. m. Wednesday, and neither party has ab- solute proof that their standard bearer is elected. From present appearances it will require the official count to de. eide the result. All of the democratic papers claim the election of Cleveland, and some of the republican papers con- cede it, but Chairman Carter of the Republican National Committee has received returns which indicate that Harrison is elected.
 The Hartford Courant publishes a table of states giving l83 electoral votes to Harrison, 250 to Cleveland, and II to Weaver; but if Chairman Carter's re- turns are correct A electoral votes should be de,lucted from the demo. cratic column and added to the repub ican column; and 8 electoral votes should be deducted from the peoples party column and added to the repub- ican column, leaving the result as fol. lows: Harrison 235 electoral votes; Cleveland 2O6 electral votes; Weaver 3 electoral votes.
 The New York Tribune says: "It is not by any means certain that President Harrison has not secured the electoral votes of one or more Southern States .. ... The result is equally uncertain in some states in which the Democratic party surrendered to the Populists, so that the only question is whether their electoral votes will be for President Harrison or MT Weaver"
 The election returns published on our first page were compiled Wednes- day morning.
 According to the latest returns Con neoticut has gone democratic for presi dent and vice-president by 5417 plurali ty. On the vote for governor Luzon B. Morris has majority over all of 1115. elected, viz Sperry, by plurality of 647, in the first district; Piggott, in the second district by plurality of 2840 and DeForest in the fourth district ai noted below. Russell (rep) is elected in the third district by plurality o 527. The State Senate is equally di vided between the democrats and re- publicans. The House will be republi can by majority of 20. ...
 Robert E. DeForest (dem) is elected Congressman of the fourth district by plurality of 2091.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Electricity in Medicine.

concerning the many ways in which dis repute is brought on the application of electricity in medicine, points out that a considerable number of medical men who use electricity in treatment simply order nurse or assistant to make the application, taking little or no trouble to ascertain how far such nurse or as- sistant is competent, and giving only the vaguest instructions. This, however, does not alter the fact that there is section of the profession-and happily it Is increasing-that can be relied on for careful, conscientious and intelligent application of the most wonderful of modern curative agents. ss.-rittsburs Dis. tAasA
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
FALLS VILLAGE.

Swan Brewster. of Bridgeport, and sister, Mrs Edward Csnfield. of Chicago. were guests of relatives here last week
 Mrs H. O. Crandall is spending two or three weeks in Bridgeport.
 I N. Bartram, of Sharon. was in town last Thursday.
 Some changes have been made at the railroad shops beginning Nov l, the N. Y., N. H. & H R. R Go. having taken full possession that day. Master Car builder J. J. Ferris has been given full control of the car shop and the paint shop. Wm Houghran has charge of the paint shop subject to the orders of MT Ferris
 The turkey supper at Mechanics hall last Thursday night netted the Cong'l Aid society the handsome sum of S9O The society will have the founds4on of the church repaired and will put in 8 heater under the church, the work of excavatlng having been commenced.
 The Drum and Fife corps went to New Milford on Wednesday Nov 3 to take part in the parade at the Demo- cratic mass meeting The Drum corps was given "the post of honor," they taking the lead behind the marshal; up wards of one hundred cavalry, one hun dred and eight uniformed men in two com panies. and many citizens marching bebind made the procession one-third of mile in length. The speakers were Ex-Gov Campbell of Ohio. Luzon B.. Morris, Senator Pierce, exMember of Congress Robert J. Vance and others One thousand people, it was estimated, were in the hall.
 Friday night the Democrats had a rally at Citizens hall. Hon G. D. Brown of York, Penn, and Hon A M. Card If Sharon were the speakers. Sidney Reed acted as marshal. The line formed in front of the hotel, the Drum corps taking the lead. The Canaan Citizens band, Wolfe's Cornet band. and citizens marched in line. At the close of the speaking the three organizations had a sort of concert in the court room where refreshments were given every one who wished.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs M. Emmons has returned from Sandisfeld, Mass, where she has been with relatives for little time. Mrs Olive Pendleton has also returned home having been the guest of relatives and friends in Norfolk and Winsted for a couple of weeks.
 Mrs M. U. Dean has been quite ill but is improving.
 Mir and Mrs O, B. Chase spent little time last week with friends in Torring- ton.
 Clarence Hillyer and Lucius Hanchett are home for short tarry.
 Wednesday evening Nov 2, a large number of the relatives and friends of MT and Mrs Charles Babcock met at their home the occasion being the fif- teenth anniversary of their marriage They received large number of useful and valuable presents. All present re- port fine time and that the supper could not be surpassed by any caterer
 Fayette, oldest child of Wm Dean, of Pittsfeld, Mass. died Sunday evening at it's grandfather Sheldon Deans. Funeral was attended from the school house Tuesday morning. Burial at Lower City.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
A Kentucky Moving Stone

The moving stone at Lexington is one of the most remarkable freaks of nature in the state of Kentucky, the great caverns alone excepted. In the rear of the grounds attached to the home of the late Governor Gilmer is a huge powder standing alone on the edge of a stream. Resting directly upon this powder is another weighing at least twenty tons. This upper bowlder rests upon a stone pinnacle not more than two feet square, and so evenly balanced that, although the slightest touch will cause it to rock to and fro, hundred horses could not pull it from its socket.
 Geologists say that it must have been deposited in its present position in the time of the glacial epoch, and that the texture and composition of the powder argue in favor of the theory that it was transported from the Lake Superior re- zion to its present resting place in 8 good field of ice long before there was a single human being on the face of the earth.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
KENT.

The remains of Mrs Lorenzo More house. formerly of Kent, were brought here and the funeral service attended at St. Andrews church on Tuesday Nov l.
 Mrs R B. Sloat, of Arlington, N. J.. is at Dr Tuttle's
 Miss Mary King visited friends in Cornwall Bridge on Sunday.
 Mrs Wm u. Davenport, of Dover, N J., is with her mother, Mrs J. E. Dwy. who still continues seriously ill.
 The ladies of St. Andrews Guild meet with Mrs J. F. Gibbs on Thursday afternoon.
 It is announced that Dr Fl. Eddy will preach at Congl church in this place Sunday next.
 The first meeting of the class for mus;- cal instruction and voice culture, under the leadership of Miss B l.. Mansfield. was held at the church parlors Monday evening Nov 7th.