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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

Some Convulslon of nature had thrown
out thousands of tons Of granite from the
heart Of the hill, leaving the top sound
and perfect, forming the roof of a nearly
square chamber, sixty feet long by about
twelve feet wide.
The sides and ceiling and floor are
smooth and square The front is oren.
Out Of the solid wall In the dark corner Of
the room a stream of the coolest water
goes dripping down over moss and lichen
to the floor and along a well-worn channel
to the open, where it rushes down to the
LAKE in merry tinkling stream.
Half way up the mountain on the east at
the height of about 200 feet in the steep
side is another cavern. The entrance TO
this is but few feet iu width. Inside is
room sixty by forty feet, perfectly
square with vaulted roof of granite forty
feet above. In the centre Of the floor
which is of granite, gushes forth another
spring, and although it is July, bar of
ice foot thick and two feet wide follows
the course of its stream almost TO the exit
from the cave.
This place is known as the Cold Cellar
and ice has been known to remain in it
until summer was gone. Another cave IN
than either of the above, and has never
been fully explored. Some Of these caves
were not discovered until after the great
woods fires of 1857. which stripped a part
of the mountains of their growth and left
the entrances to the caves unhidden.
Otis and Marlavile were numbering
towns until those fires ruined the business.
Since then farming has been almost the
only occupation of the inhabitants. They
are rugged, honest, open hearted and in
telligent people, and the stranger among
them is sure of good treatment from all.
Before many years" said William B.
Remick, more familiarly known as "Bill,
"this place will swarm with rich cottages,
and Bar Harbor will not hold candle to
it. What's to hinder ii? Here is the love-
liest country that lies out of doors. Noun
tain, lake, woods and meadow in the
most delightful mixture that nature ever
compounded. Only eight miles from the
Bar Harbor railroad and close to civiliza-
ton, yet wild as before the white man
knew America. tell you, my boy. this
place has got to come" wound up Mr..
Remick, and the boy seconded the motion
heartily.
1t is pleasant, easy road from Bangor
| to Beach pond by bicycle, and several par
| ties of bicyclists, who went over it recent
| ly, are loud in their praises of the road
| the speed and the scenery. In autumn no
better hunting ground for bear. deer and
other game can be found.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

hN h4shhttuts
The followju; poem was written By
The lI;e Richard Lyle. one Of the bright
est members of the New Or,.ans bar
and is the pathetic story Of his own ru.
Ined life:
have been TO the funeral Of all my hopes
And eriombcd them one by one.
Not word was said.
Not tear was shed,
When the nonrnful task was done.
Slowly and sadly turned me round
And sought my silent room.
And there alone
BY the cold hearthstone
lwooed the midnight gloom.
And as the right winds deepening shade
Lowered above my brow
lwept o'or days
When manhood's rays
Were brighter lar than now
Tie dying e,nbcrs on the hearth
Gave out their fickering light.
As II to say
This is the way
Thy lifc shall close in night,
wcp, aloud IN anguish sore
o'er the blight OF prospects fair.
While demons laughed
And eagerly quaffcd
My tears like nectar rare
Through hcll's rod hall an echo rang,
An echo loud and long.
As in the bowl
plunged my soul
In the night OF madness strong.
And there within that sparkling glass
knew the cause to lie.
This all men own
FROM zonc to zone.
Yet millions drink and die.
New Orleans Times Democrat
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10
ROADS OF SWITZERLAND.
Rules and Regulations for their Gov
ernment and Maintenance.

The highways of Switzerland are d.
sided into cantonal and communal,
which for our purposes we may call
state and county. The state roads are
those whose importance as arteries Of
communication is generally recognized,
all others coming under the head Of
county.
The maintenance Of the roads COM
prises the supplying of the necessary
broken stone and all new work and re-
pairs, where the cost does not exceed
200 With state roads the maintenance
Is incumbent on both the state and the
counties through which it passes. The
share that falls on the counties may,
however, partially or wholly be placed
to the charge OF other counties than
those through whose territory it passes.
This is made possible only by the aT,-
proval of the legislature.
The law for the proper policing Of the
public highways is primarily for the
purpose of seeing that the various reg
ulations that are necessary are not in
fringed. The cooperation Of those us
ttit hiitl tiittSt OA uliS property
along the lines is almost if not quite as
necessary as the proper attention on the
part of those having the matter in
charge.
The regulations as to the weight Of
vehicles and width Of tires permit no
wagon weighing more than 20 900 pounds
with the load included. no matter by
how many animals it may be drawn.
The very fact that a penalty is neces-
sary for the infringement Of such limit
speaks volumes for the economy Of
proper road system. Where with us,
very few exceptions being made,
would our |. .,i,lators think that any one
wonld be wild enough 70 attempt to
haul such a load? If we could only
bring such facts homo to orr people ut
large. and farmers and merchants in
particular. what would we not have ac-
complisaed for the cause Of good roads?
They would then see that economy IN
money spent for proper construction and
maintenance is not the only way in
which expenditure may be saved. They
would realize what saving in horse
flesh good roads really mean.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

Rufus Hatch. who was for many yeas
. well known figure on Wall street. died
q few months ago. He left a will dis
posing of his property which contained
the following request: Il request my
children that they will never use tobac-
co in any form, drink a glass of liquor.
wine or any other Intoxicating drink, or
play any kind of games for money, as
their father has had experience sufficient
to serve for all his posterity." The last
clause was written in italics SO as to es-
pecially impress it upon his sons recol-
lection. He advised them to learn a me-
chanical trade which will enable them
to earn an honest livelihood under any
and all circumstances. World
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One of the pleasantest events of tn
season occurred at the residence of Mr.
Emma Devereux, july 26, the occasiC
being the marriage of Miss Harriet Louis 4
Devereux of Meriden, Conn, daughter
S. X. Devereux, to DR.. Burton Dwigt
Stone of Berne, New York.
The ceremony was performed in
beautiful bower, decorated with tlowe
and ferns, and carpeted with moss /
shades of green and gray. Suspended tro
the centre of the arch, hung beautif i
floral bell On both sides of the bow
were grouped the relatives aud friends
the bride and groom.
Miss Minnie Devereux, cousin of & e
bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr.. FraI x
knowles of Guilford, Conn, as best ma Q.
At 3 O'Clock, to the strains of weddil z
march, the bridal party appeared in u e
following order the best man and bride =
maid; Miss Beulah Devereux, little flow r
girl, carrying a basket of wild roses u t
bride, leaning on the arm of her fathe'.
They were met by Rev. Mr.. Cushman, If
Castine, and the groom
The ceremony was performed in an ip.
pres-ive manner, the Episcopal service b.:
ing used. The bride was attired in viii e
with lace; she carried a bouquet of bri, c
roses. The bridesmaid wore simp
dress of white India silk, and also carrie
flowers.
After the benediction they returned o
the strains of Mendelssohn's weddiI =
march, to the parlor, the flower girl stresJ-
ing their path with wild roses.
Congratulations We're received in tie
parlor, which was taStefully decorst, d
! with ferns and wild roses. After parta Az
! ing of refreshments, the guests departe l.
wishing the happy couple much joy n
their new life. The presents were hume
Gus and costly.
| Among those present were Mr.. and MI 3.
John Ellis of Cambridgeport, Mass; Nj.
and Mrs. Edward Ellis of Hyde Par<.
Mass. Judge Thayer and wife of Meri-
den, Conn. Misses Gussie Styer and Be y
| sic Gaillard of New London, Conn. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Nevins, Capt. and MIS-.
| Charles Deyereux of Bucksport, and Mi 5
Josephine Godfrey of Orrington.
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+. J. Bunker of Bar Harbor was in tov

Bluehin.
f. J. Bunker of Bar Harbor was in tov
Sunday
Hon. G. H. Slower is spending few
days with his family at The Cottage.
o. NJ. Stover, who is at work in How
land, is at home for a short vacation.
Mrs. Newton Lord of Waltham, Mass.
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ii. B. D,r-
ling.
Mrs. Myrick and daughter of Cam
bridge, Mass, are spending few weeks
with relatives and friends in town.
Miss Cora Doyle is assistant in the pos t
office in place of Miss Emma Osgood, W %
has filled the place faithfully for TO lr
years.
Miss Miriam Stevens and brother, CAPT.
Edgar Stevens, who have been spendi g
the winter in Boston, have returned o
their home for the summer.
At the meeting of the w. G. T. U. la st
Monday the following delegates wee
chosen to attend the county conventi N
at Brooklin, August 10: Mrs. Mary Smi n,
Mrs. Lizzie Osgood, Mrs. Carrie Lord.
A children's day concert was held at le
Baptist church Sunday evening which W ls
heartily enjoyed. Much credit is due IL
who took part. The recitations by the
little ones was pleasing feature of t le
evening. A collection was taken for ST n
day school work in destitute places, a ID
amounted to ss.
August l.
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South Deer Isle.

Mrs. Minnie Pickering died this week
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Mitchell of Yarmouth,
who have been visiting friends here, are
To return on Monday.
The yacht owned by White Brothers ar
rived here Thursday from Sorrento The
owners and their friends were guests of
her captain, Gustavus Robbins.
Parker Haskell, who has been Ill some
time Ia Boston, died this week His re-
mains were brought home for burial on
Wednesday. The funeral took place
Thursday.
II has been fine weather for having and
good crop has been made Potatoes look
unusually well, and large crop Is expect
ef The weather has been very dry till
Wednesday, when q good rain fell, follow
ed by strong norther.
The sea a-faring men of this town seem to
have been singled out the past year by the
marksnan Death. News arrived this week
tha, Capt. Dennis Haskell aud all his crew
but one had died OF African fever on that
coast. Capt. Haskell was highly respect
Cd man OF middle age. He leaves wife
and family. and large circle Of friends.
July 90
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| Southwest Harbor.
| All are glad to see Levi Lurvey about

Southwest Harbor.
All are glad to see Levi Lurvey about
again.
Mr.. Tower expects to have his new post
office completed by August 25.
J. G. Parker, wife and daughter Bessie.
of Charlestown, Mass, are back at their
old home here for few weeks.
Rev. Charles Whittier. eastern State
missionary, has been for the past two
weeks holding Sunday services at Islesford
and Cranberry Isles, and hopes to be able
to send pastor to that locality for part
of the year.
Bangor people in considerable numbers
are enjoying the fine views of Southwest
Harbor. Mr.. Young of that city has spent
part OF nearly every summer season here
for score Of years, and is always warmly
welcomed.
Rev. Mr.. Harbutt of Bridgton is still on
duty at the Congregational church here
and at Bass Harbor, winning golden opin-
ions from all who are privileged to hear
him. call will be extended him. which,
If accepted, will give general satisfaction.
Sneak thieves are getting in a little
more work here similar to that done last
year at the Ross cottage. On Wednesday
/ '''-"'' "u''S pCtpic at SAStie
m're attending hop at the Island House
room was entered and a case of wine
stolen. There are clues which may lead
to the detection of the criminals.
Mrs. Jennie Strickland from the Dickey
cottage, is quite an accomplished bicyclist,
and enjoys extended excursions on her
wheel Mrs. Agnes Delaney of Waltham,
Mass, is another lady who rides the Isl
lent steed" with grace. She and her hus-
band sometimes take a spin to Ellsworth
Tor amusement, returning by the Oak
Point route.
The Baptist church OF fremont held a
covenant meeting on Thursday, July 27, at
the white church on the south side of the
| harbor. a good representation of members
was present. and the services both after
noon aud evening were interesting. Rev.
Mr. Chase leading, assisted by A. J.
Haynes and others. Several Baptist min
listers had been invited, but were unable TO
respond
Mrs. Emily Farnsworth, with perseyer-
ing energy, has lately done piece of work
for which the people of Southwest Harbor
should rise up and call her blessed She
has raised by subscription more than 500
for the purchase Of hesrse, a most press
ing need as one could readily believe who
had ever seen the substitute in use during
the past score of years. Mrs. Farnsworth
does not mean to halt in the good work
until funds for hearse-house and new
cemetery lot are obtained.
July 80 SPRAY.
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Temperance Notes.

The nine rum distilleries Of this coun-
try put out about 900 900 gallons annu-
ally.
Englishmen drink more liquor per
capita than either Scotchmen or Irish
men, as shown by revenue reports.
The Lancet is responsible for COM
parison Of beef and wine which shows
that the former has 207i grains Of nour-
ishment in every 1000, while in wine
there is but II.
There were 90 cases Of death directly
or indirectly resulting from drinking In
Liverpool on Christmas day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10
Mr., Bennett Orders q Big Yacht,

James Gordon Bennett has ordered a
yacht which will be considerably larger
than the one which w. K. Vanderbilt il
having made in England and will hold
the record as the largest yacht afoat.
It is to be built at Cramps yard, Phila-
delphia, the work to be completed In two
years or less.
Mr.. Benefits yacht will be $40 feet
long and is to have quadruple expan-
sion engines that are to drive her %
knots an hour. twill be built by Amer
lean labor, of American material and
will be paid for with American money.
The new yachts equipment will be Of
the best, and much Of it will be original
IN dedgn.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

In addition to the list of dates Of fairs
for 1898. issued from the Office Of the
State board Of agriculture. are the follow
ing: York Co. at Biddeford, Sept. 10, 20.
2i and q; Hancock Co. At BluehiIl, Sept
G. and z; Cumberland North At Harrison,
Sept. 26, ~ and %; Penobscot North at
Springfield, Sept. 20 and 81; Oxford North
at Anl0ver, Sept. n and 70.
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seal owe
Mrs. J. c. Reed and little grandson n
Calais, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. i. T. Norwood of Matinlcus, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. C. H. Sawyer.
A new postmaster has been appointed
and the office Is 70 be changed at once
The outgoing official, Capt. J. s. Powers
has, during his four years of service
proved himself worthy Of public trust
and the mails have been handled with care
fulness and dispatch.
Mrs. Florence Ober writes to THE AMER
icAN; II wish to inform the public that
have never, at any time. been candl-
date for the Seal Cove post-oiiice, and
have never desired il. | will also say that
had wanted II, | should have tried TO OBJ
tain 1t BY the favor and help OF the party
to whom | owe allegiance the democrat
ic party"
Julv
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Smithville.
Alice Cleaves has returned to her work
at Waltham, Mass.
The young people, who spent last week
at Tunk Pond, report fine time.
Sherman Smith is at home on a visit.
His wife has been quite i'll, but is improv-
ing.
William Dutton. his son Gardiner,
Robert Davis and Fred Dodge spent few
days at Tunk Pond.
Thomas Smith, two daughters and Mr..
Newcomb of New Jersey, are here to
spend few weeks with their relatives.
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West fremont.

West fremont.
Miss Flossie Haywood at present writ
ing is very i'll.
George Murphy arrived home Saturday
after an absence of eight months.
Mrs. Melinda carter and granddaughter
Alice, returned to Sedgwick last Friday
Rev. H. W. Norton held quarterly meet
ing services here Sunday and Monday
evenings, July % and "a.
Capt. George Reed died on the 10Th
ult., after three weeks Of suffering. The
funeral was at the Methodist church on
the 23d, Rev. A. B. Carter officiating.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

Rags and bottles!" shouts the timer
ant rag dealer The astute peddler knows
that the two go together.-Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10
The Drink Habit In Ireland.

In spite of the diminishing population
of Ireland it is found that there is in that
country an increasing expenditure for
intoxicating drinks.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10

Good roads will be an issue in this
country before many years. and the poll
ticians who do not realize this fact are
not tastute.-Hopkinsville Ky. New Era.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-10
July 81.


sedgwick.
Many new faces are seen in town; al
most every house has its quota, and the
two hotels are filling up
George Day and wife of Massachusetts,
are In town stopping at the homestead of
his late father, Moses Day.
The scarlet fever has been confined to
the two families where it first appeared,
and there are no new cases there
Rev. f. A. Davis. wife and two children,
left the 26th ult. for an extended visit In
Massachusetts with possibility of visit
ing Vermont. Mr.. Davis has accepted a
call to the Baptist church in Oldtown, and
will enter on his duties there in October.
His macy friends here will regret his de-
parture, for in his seven years residence
here, he has endeared himself to the com
munity. God prosper him in his new
held!" is the heartfelt wish of all.
July 81. Proxy.
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July 81.
Brooklin.

1SrOOklin.
Miss Mabel Pease of Boston, is visiting
her brother. Ii. NJ. Pease.
A. E. Stanley and wife are rejoicing in
the addition of fine boy to their family
r. A. Flye, who is employed ON the Mag
dalen Islands, arrived home for his vaca-
ton Saturday.
n w. Mitchell and wife and Mrs. j. S.
Dean Of Boston, are visiting friends and
relatives in town.
Fred Cass and wife of Woonsocket, r.
l., and Miss Cora b. Blake of Medfeld,
Mass, are visiting r. S. Blake.
Recent arrivals at 1.-The Lookout" Flye's
Point, are: Judge and Mrs. E. J. Hale,
Foxcroft, DR.. Mary Lowell of Mt. Hol-
yoke seminary, Miss Elizabeth Fairbank,
Mrs. c. S. Gooding and family, and W. NJ.
Dizer and family of Brookline, Mass, Miss
Z. Il. Woodman Of Newtonville, Mass.
LA MOUCHR
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Hancock.
Mrs. II. Foren is home from Bar Har.
Dor on short visit.
Richmond s. Dodge is now employed on
the "Sebenoa" as engineer.
Trouting seems to be quite pleasure
with the people in this vicinity. gather
ing went lately. q Boston lady being one
of the number. She thought she would
try to catch this gamy fish. She returned
with more than any Of the others.
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Insurance.
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INSURANCE.
Chas. C. Burrill & Son,
G. f y + X \ l.
Insurance Agents,
STATE STREET.
ELLSWORTH. MAINE.
LIST OF
Companies Represented.
ETNA INSURANCE CO..
OF Hartford Conn.
GERMAN AMERICAN ms. CO.,
Of New York.
HANOVER FIRE ms. CO.,
Of New York.
HOME INSURANCE CO.,
Of New York
INSURANCE co. OF NORTH
AMERICA.
of Philadelphia
MERCANTILE FIRE & MARINE
ms. CO..
of Boston, Mass.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FIRE INSI- R.
ANCE CO.,
of Manchester, y. II.
PHENIN INSURANCE CO..
of Hartford, Conn.
IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.,
Limited of London Eng.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE ms. CO.,
of London, Eng.
UNION MUTUAL LIFE ms. CO..
of Portland, Me.
TRAVELLERS LIFE 4 ACCIDENT
ms. CO..
of Hartford, Conn.
BOSTON MARINE ms. CO.,
OF Boston, Mass.
Lines written on all desirable risks
at equitable rates.
Unquestionable indemnity offered.
sE-Correspondence solicited
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-13
1.-THE QUEEN WENT OUT"
Extracts from victoria's Contribution I,
the Queen.

Extracts from Tictoria's Contribution TO
the Queen.
On Thursday morning, the 25th nit,
the queen and Princess Beatrice went
out, and in the afternoon her majesty
drove, attended by Hon. Bertha Lam
bert and Hon. Mary Hughes. RI. Hon.
Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Fleet
Surgeon Henry c. Woods dined with the
queen.
On Wednesday morning the queen
went out with Princess Beatrice, and in
the afternoon her majesty and the prin-
cess drove out, attended by Miss Nc
Neil. The duchess of Albany, with the
young duke and Princess Alice lunched
with the queen. Rt- Hon Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman dined with the queen.
Maj. Briggs left
On Saturday morning the queen went
out with Princess Beatrice, and in the
afternoon her majesty drove. attended
by Viscountess Downe and Miss Nc
NeilL Maj. Gen. T. Dennehy arrived
On Monday morning the queen went
out, attended, by Miss Mcneil In the
afternoon her majesty. with Princess
Beatrice, drove, attended by Visoountess
Downe- Prince Henry of Battenberg
left the castle for the south.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-13
cREsTs AND Their ORIGIN.

They Were Uscd Far Back In Ancient
Timos-Some of the More Notable.
Crests are alscribed TO the Carians and
they are OF very ancient origin. They
are mentioned by Homer and Virgil
and described as in use among the
heathen gods and goddesses Thus the
crest TO Minerals helmet was an owl
Mars bore lion or tiger and Jupiter
Ammon a rams head These sym bols
were formerly placed on the helmet
and were great marks of honor, only
worn by heroes of great valor or by
those who were advanced to some SD
perior military command Richard 1.
had crest on his helmet resembling a
plume OF feathers; Richard IL wore a
lion on o cap of dignity above the
crown on his helmet; Alexander III, OF
Scotland, had a plume of feathers, and
James |. wore q lion. In the fifteenth
and sixteenth centuries, according to
the Brooklyn Eagle, the crest was de-
scribed as being figure placed upon
wreath, coronet CT cap of maintenance
above the helmet or shield. 4 crest
was anciently worn on the heads OF
commanders in the field, and then only
in order to distinguish them from their
followers After the institution Of the
order Of the garter. and in imitation Of
Edward III. ali knights companions OF
the order began 10 wear crestS This
practice soon became more general. and
they were assumed By all who consid-
cred themselves entitled to bear arms