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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

The bottoms II all the tylcs Of skirts are
to br treated in the same manner. which
gives them It neat and perfect finish. The
bottom can then be pressed, aud II j, ready
for tie pocket and band. Some simply pipe
the top. and this j. preferable finish for all
skirts - ~ Norn with a basque but where
they arv d. * worn with a Short round
waist band j better, a. IL offers 4 means
Of fastening waist and skirt together
I Ar Skins oI"t il. the beck, and tle plack
1t snnuld " barely large enough ID permit
the wrartr 70 c,t into the dr,-~, and it
should he lapp-! over from the right side
and firmly stitched.
The pocket now l. often entirsly omitted
but ii can he st in the back seam If the
last gore 1t can be cut round or square. us
is preferred, but must always be faced with
the dress material. When TWO loops are
sewtd, one each side Of the waist bind
ing, the skirt is finished except for the
trimmings.
The trimming most in vogue Just now is
the narrow gathered rutllc, with rolled
French hem This is but slightly gathered
sometimes with a heading and sometimes
without. These are set around the bottom
or at intervals up the skirt. The trimming
Of skirt is 50 largely a matter of private
taste that it IS not easy to give directions rs
to the best style
All the skirts where the full cut bottom
is joined to the rest have some trimming
1t may be plain ribbon band jet passemen-
terie or velvet bands or millners folds
These last cannot be described but every
one can learn to make them by seeing it
done
Bias velvet and silk fiat folds must be
made over crinoline to keep shape. Rows
of velvet folds Of graduated widths placed
at regular distances apart make "A hand
some trimming but they must be sewed
on in the straightest line, for they look bad
if they are not and show the tyro.
OLIVE HAEPER
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{ iIHI>TiA\ ENDf.AN or.
T"pi" for tn" week Be@innin. Aug. -
Comment by Rev. -. II. DoNlc.

rorr Ca-a -.,l witnessing, Ac,s7xyi. -;
r. 2t1.v.l
LIS than !. year a-7. OCT. %. l~92,
We htl FIR onr topc, witnessing For
Christ" Tl tnric III that time was
general, embracing an tile phases II
Christians D. wI,ut9 $50 fur Christ AMI
Ills gospel Tn- topic before H. how
ever. is limit q one phase Of the sub
ject t-ram'ly, continual witnessing In
the i.lu,tratiy" references We have set
fpr,G several profitable characteristics
Of continual witnessing.
!. II ~ may We continually witness
for Christ Acr- xxvi, 22: Paul attributes
his Ability to Ciol "By God's help" he
say, M tbs lnyn enabled to stand and
witness coAti-ually for Christ Goa IS
tho true source II constant witnessing.
He prolon-s our lives lie fills Us with
the proper disposition. He surrounds
US with the necessary opportunities. 1t
Is IL 'rrtpr" eXprlieut for Us to pray to
our Father that lie Will bless US with all
the necessary qualifications.
? Wat are W. 10 continually Wit
ness fAvt- XVI. 21: Again Paul may
be uur model. fur ~ witnessed none
other things than those which the proph-
cts aul Mos said shoul come to pass"
Pau limited his witnessing to divine
truths asGul had revealed them through
His inspired prophets. We should limit
our testimonies to the same. That
which has ~ slnctum in the divine
wori should form no part Of our wit
Messing. l. is not tradition anl mems
opinion that Will affect men, bnt divine
facts anl truths The Bible should be
the source Of our instruction and our
fact. and our witnessing will then be
effective; otherwise it will not.
3. To whon should we continually
witness (Acts XVI, 22i? Paul witnessed
continually t. all-"to small and great"
To al men We should be constant Wit
nessos The rich are not to be summed
because If their riches, or the poor be
cause " Their poverty, the wicked be
cause Of the opposition to divine truths;
or the indifferent because they may
mock the sacred things Of God. To all
men everywhere we are to faithfully bear
witness for Christ, with the object in
view Of leading them to Him as their
Saviour.
4. Why should we witness continual
ly QPs. Xxxiv, l-tJ: In this passage we
have an outburst of the psalmist in
praise 9 Gol. IL will bless the Lord
at all times. His praise shall continu-
ally he in my mouth" So it should DO
with all. Why: Because Gods mercies
y 4,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

The typical altar boy is emiDently
the good boy of the parish. This state
ment does not at all Imply that he is a
goody go0dy little prig. with downcast
eyes and u countenance preternaturally
demure, or that mischievous pranks do
not appeal to this synpathies with a force
not always resistible; but merely that he
is recognized as being habitually truthful,
obedient, respectful, clean-spoken and
obliging, studious, more often than idle,
and peaceable rather than bellicose.
Occasionally, perhaps, his predominant
love of play interferes with the execution
of his appointed tasks at home, or with
the preparation of his lessons for school.
His erroneous ideas as to what constitutes
legitimate fun may now and then expose
him to summary chastisement from his
parents, or from one of those "big broth
ers" who lord it over the small boy with
such peculiar relish and gusto. 1t may
possibly happen, even, that once in long
while he loses control of his temper, and
under heavy provocation becomes guilty
of indulging in tisticuffs; but these are in
frequent episodes.
To be ION the altar" is. indeed, dis
tinction which every Catholic boy rightly
prizes as the equivalent of an exception
ally good certificate of character, and 8
| privilege Of which misconduct would GER
| tainly deprive him; so that his office
proves not only strong deterrent from
the practice Of boyish vices, but potent
incentive to the cultivation of exemplary
habits. An altar-boy addicted to truancy
or given to quarrelling, deceitfulness, in
dolence, or the use Of improper language
would be an anomaly too great to prove
enduring; and as a matter of fact, in thu
average altar-boy these unlovely qualities
are conspicuously wanting g.-Donahoe'
! Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

Our housekeepers much have relief, but
that relief can only come when we adjust
ourselves and cur style OF living to far
simpler methods than those which now
prevail in our homes. says the August La
dies Homes Journal Domestic expenses
are tricky things they increase almost i'm
perceptibly. But therein lies their great
est danger. Addition is easier than sub
traction. luxury soon becomes ne
cessity.
Too many of US know where to begin;
too few of us where to stop. But all this
time our women are wearing themselves
out by the frightful wear and tear of
housekeeping on a scale which compels all
matter how much man may desire every
thing comfortable in home, he values the
health and happiness of his wife above all
things. If he doesn't, he isn't man.
coucede that men are, in q measure, to
blame for this excessive housekeeping.
Many a man, well-intentioned, brings
burdens upon his wife because he doesn't
| understand what he is doing. But our
women are at fault here as well. A wife
| should not silently assume burdens
which in her heart she feels incapable OF
carving out. No matter how much she
may love her husband, that affection is i'll
directed that allows woman to carry her
| beyond her physical resources, even in the
! noblest resolve or for the highest motive.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24
THE HIGHWAYS OF BELGIUM.
So Well Constructed that they can Com-
pete with the Railroads.

II has been well sali tnat Americans
travelling i'll some parts Of Europe are
struck with the enormous loads 1 .wn
by horses and dogs, whereas glance at
the roadway would do much to account
for the possibility Belgium. as Consu.
Tanner Of Llege reports, is divided into
nine provinces, each having its own bu-
reau Of roads and bridges The roads
avoid heavy grades, are oval and usually
paved with stone, with gravel or with
gravel covering stone. which is best of
all. as there is less jolting and noise than
on stone. less wear and tear for running
gear. with good road still remaining if
the gravel washes away.
The stones are uniform and regular in
size and quickly laid or taken up again.
After they are placed earth is put on
them to fill the crcvlces. and the whole il
well rolled sometimes with a large roller
drawn by four horses. If There is no
danger of washing, gravel road may
take the place of stone, but if the sides,
which receive the drainage, show sylnp-
toms Of yielding. they are carefully
paved. SO that washes and gullies cannot
begin there.
Tho roads are so well built that they
can compete with the railroads Wagons
laden with merchandise, for example.
enter Liegc from Brussels, 81 miles
away. and even from Antwerp. - miles.
The draft horses are. to bc sure. very
large and strong. but it would take two
Of them to pull the same load on many
American roads. \ cart filed with beet
for sale and drawn by one dog will trav-
el dozen miles, returning with tie
owner as passenger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

1t is only ii tie far west probably
that the oli race Of spitters keep up the
best practice In the cities, at any rate,
YOU seldom see men who tilt back in
their chairs, put their heels on the dinner
table ami take the fire irons at 10 PAGES.
Civilization is progressing when You
must not talk about spittoons, but de-
mand that utensil under the name Of
.'cuspidor" Still the most prominent
notice in the Woman's building is, DO
not spit on the floor" A man stood be-
side me as l read this. He wore slouch
hat, to which Buffalo Bills would be
simply a fashionable bonnet in size,
trickles Of rich tobacco juice waited his
mouth like barbel's, his boots were
models for coffin maker.
Noticing, dare say, a twinkle in the
corner Of my eye, he said slowly and
with that grim, smileless humor beft-
ting slabslded hero from Indiana way,
Say, now, do they mean that we mout
take a shot at them pictures" There Is
certainly suspicion of local option sug-
cested in that sentence. Better to have
gone on the principle Of some other no
tices which, without waste Of printers
ink land composition). meet your eye ev-
ervwhere: mo admittance. Go OUT
Chicago Cor. London News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24
EvE'> SERPENT OF TO-DAY.
Drunkenness GaiuinS Iicadway Among
Women of Education and Culture.

Three cases. very similar and very
unusual. have crept into the police re-
ports of New York in the space Of four
weeks. Ta.-Cn as isolated facts, they
lwere sad IN l4h, but rs straws, showing
which way the wind of custom blows,
they were If startling significance.
The chief figure in each Of these cases
tyas a wolu.n of education, culture and
position an) Of sufficient beauty and
lwomaajl.' 10 win love. Yet at tbs
peai of .lcs, r'!ful tale was written the
word -,lrul.a ud,
The lut t,.1ous case of Minnie Porter
was iac & s;- She was taken from the
Evct,;t i', where she was suffering
from the v.lr ,of prolonged dcbauch.
.e 1iel Ia helevue hospital without
Irogaimu- sn@.clent consciousness to
make any s:t,"mcnt. The second was
the case Of Mrs Bruce Crane, the wife
lof the artist. She was brought into the
nohce court ia a state of lntoxication.
.,r hu ban. sreompanied her and broke
down caali yly as ne told the story Of
his inr.t,virl Il efforts to reform her.
she w..s scI: d. some institution The
third woman was Mrs. Frank w Palm
cr, whu vas found dead in her room
At tho United States hotel Alcoholism
lwA> TIL. cau~t She had been reared in
wealth and luxury. had been carefully
educated nri had led the choir and
played the ur an in an Episcopal church.
Tire s.i~A eascs, one following close
upon tAe la .s of another wonlI seem
n u
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

A man going shopping with his wife is
usually q most woe orgone- looking object !;
his fac, ALWAYS bears upon it the marks
of despair. But that to some men shop
crowded with shoppers is boon there is
evidence in the following little story,
which i quoted from a foreign periodical.
As the story runs, gentleman who had
promised to meet his wife in a large es-
tablishment where all sorts Of things are
sold al low prices was making his way
through the throng Of women. Forced to
pause for moment near counter be-
hind which stood pretty salesw oman, he
blurtet out
rs there anything on earth that would
reconcile man to snch crowd as thi>?'
Yes, sir" was the quick reply. BE
longing to the firm, ,"-Hdrper's Bdzdr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24
HOME DRESSMAkING
FOUR DISTINCT SKIRTS AND HOW
TO CUT THEM.
THE UMBRELLA. THE EMPIRE THE 1880, THE
CIRCULAR-Nor DIFFICULT TASK TO
CUT-NoTES ABOUT TRIMMING

Copyright, lSti by American Press Associa-
tion.l
There are now four distinct skirts, known
respectively as umbrella. empire 1890 and
the circular The circular is complete cir
Gle, with the center cut ont for the waist.
the rest falling in loose folds all around and
with no seam except that in the lack very
like those of last season bat fuller. 1t ~
quires double width material to cut these.
The top is fnlled in to the belt to causo it, to
fit over the hips.
The umbrella s. yle requires nine hrridihs
and is narrow at the TOP and extremely AR
ing, and generally some kind Of trimming
outlines each seam
The empire is composed Of eight hreadths,
and the 1880 is made very full and ilarinc.
sometimes plain from top to bottom, but
more often with n fuunce set on which ia
cut in a partial circle SO as to give the m
pearance Of n second skirt, when, as is gcncr-
ally the case. it is headed by a narrow rgf1Ie,
or the joining i covered by some special
trimming
In most cases these are cut in the form uf
half circle. bat in Others they are cut IN
sections. with the wide end downward au.i
the top Of each followed out little and
the bottom rounded to give it n flare.
The empire skirt j. cut much like any
other. but there are eight hrcadths rs
against the five The top of the front
breadth measure from q to inches across
the top and flares 10 ~ at the bottom Ii
i cut lcnE,hwl-c ,n ihc foll The urx. siy
hreelth4 are , Inches across the toD and rc-
speciively H. 2l aud N at the bottom Tho
itag1 k-,.a a d. T.. NON.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

From the very tasteful little leafet
containing the Second Annual Review"
of the Dawson Street Baptist society Of
Ballarat. Victoria. we CLEAN the follow
ing notes of interest: OF the membership
all but six are church members, 10 hav-
ing been baptized this year, The con-
tributions have nearly doubled this year.
Three regular cottage meetings and a
weekly service at the reformatory have
been carried on by the lookout commit
tee, help also having been rendered a
gospel mission and Chinese mission.
The tract and visiting committee has 36
members engaged in the work who visit
400 homes weekly. Twentysix parcels
of clothing and large quantities of pro-
visions have been distributed by this
committed
The missionary committee provides
for the entire support of a missionary in
India The Sunday school missionary
Of the society has brought 80 children
into the Sunday school, and much other
more Or les ,,areportable work has been
faithfully done by these model Endeav-
orers. This review" also contains warm
commendation of the society by both the
pastor, Rev. Thomas Porter, and the
Sunday school superintendent,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

There il t.t.t-I.r Lr,d iur nor sense il
taking gun p r.te into the woods at a
season wL.u IL. Law furb;ls its u,e ulou
birds ali animals certain To lie seen.
MANY an u;a, r., l>- honest camper has l,e-
come a lAw breaker ~mply because a
gun or rl;i W;ts within easy reach AZ the
wruuE moment. Take all the fishing
tackle yonn.ay desire, but leave the fire
arms at home until the proper time for
them arrives But we might see bear"
a CAMPER exrlaims. Well. suppose you
do see a lcat: Il won't hurt you, and
You won't -ye il long after it sees you.
Nor Is ,her, glory Of much worth in kill
ing a summer bear in poor coat and of no
earthly use Bat we might see a ="
Yes, exactly. I'll finish it for you. Tie
word va topped just il time.
TAe fact il you might SEE a moose or
ca...ou. or deer Or grouse. or duck O
any one II IT," animals or birds which
the law II tie land, of honor and Of com
mon sense fsraids YOU 10 NEEDLE with
for reasonable time. And, further
more, ny fr.eld. if You should see one Of
these creatures you'd promptly try TO
plug il, a:.'i that Is precisely what you
have no business 70 do Lead Us not
into temptation" is good, and Don't
lead yourself into temptation has also
certain merit Of lis own, 50 why not
make Sure ,hing Of il by leaving the
tcmpteIs behind 50 they can't tempt you?
Outing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

AT the sale Of the art collection Of the
late Nine. Denain, once a famous actress
of the Theatre Francois, a comparison OF
prices with those obtained at the auction
Of the Didier collection in 1868, from
which most Of the paintings, etc,
brought to the hammer We're derived, is
most instructive as showing the wonder
full variations in the value attached to
masterpieces of art. Thus The Four
Seasons (Prudhon) brought $4,000
francs, against 80 800 francs in 1868;
portrait of Nine. de Sombreval and Of
her son (Nattier), 40,100 francs. against
5000 francs; portrait Of Rembrandt (by
himseif), 10000 francs, against 1000
francs; THE Rainbow" 9Th. Rousseau),
1850 francs, against 4,70O francs; "A
Riverside View" (Bonington), 1880
francs, against 4 200 francs; THE Recon-
ciliation" Fragonard), 1920 francs,
against 1850 francs; portrait Of Mile.
Olivier (Greuze), $4,000 francs, against
$500 francs; portrait of a Monk Con-
fessor (Rubens). 12,S00 francs, against
1900 francs; "A Forest Landscape"
Diaz), 12, 500 francs, against 5000 francs.
On the other hand, few works by
Prudhon and Decamps were knocked
down at prices far below those obtained
in 1868, and portrait Of a girl by We
lasquez, presumably his daughter, was
sold for 10000 francs, against Is, 100
francs at the Didier sale.-London Tele-
graph.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24
One Legged CycIisf.

A transcontinental tour on a bicycle
by a man with the orthodox number OF
legs is no longer uncommon, but the
same journey by man with one iee IS
certainly novel. Frank ). Beedieson'
young cyclist from Canastota, \. y, has
Started from San Francisco to cross the
American continent and expects to reach
New York city within 100 days. Beedle-
son is young man and has been station
agent for the West Shore railroad at
Canastota. He claims to be the cham
pion one legged cyclist Of America he
lost a leg on the railroad several yeat'
AGO. Beedleson's journey will be watch
cd with interest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

When the devil is looking for an easy
place he always finds it in selfish heart.
NJ tree can ever become so large as not
to depend for life upon its smallest roots.
Says W. II. Baldwin, president Of the
Boston Y. NJ. c. A.; The character of
the man, his religion, moral and social
tastes and inclnations, these are I o. the
work alone of any special number of years
they run back through all the periods of
life until they reach his early home-there
the foundation was laid"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24


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u F'i" "'-d kN''IS-l
Consul Roosevelt gives these details Il
the. cb.ra.,t,r duration and cost - tho
-. y .,I,.. .,..-.-..-
mas ''i"E'H II IN f"', ''' ''"
Qu'rH>t aIt Lc--ln,s, estimated ,..g,.-
ila,l . ya!rS. sandstone from ,illarri...
!. = ,,..,,.. .t,,,,..,, l.-.!;.,, Il,
Nta!o, N'. a. from IN" Nlflntf q! tt'
rly.-, our:hr and Mouse. estimated ,.H-
ration lo wears: hmcstan.. no longer ar-
cci;cl ly the city government, cstiin4t-
81 duration ) years.
ParYAyry. ycr square yard. go francs
J;l.>3'. >.u!ls,onc, per square ward. $50
10 go frames I$l.Gi t. 81 So, asphalt.
from Val d. Traver-. per square ward.
Il francs Si.e,.. wood on concrete fn,lu.
dariou. Der square ward. II franc, -. l21.
The two las, named pavement, are high
IN esteemed ana much cmplevcl On tho
b,,,l,.v,rl~
Their are three sorts of roads IN Bel-
gin,n. .he dimensions of which arc fixed
as follows:
Government Road. Width ot ROADWAY, j
yards - iaeAc-; width OF sidewalk. yards
hs"t>' " .'t+. 81 e'.'''' ,Atet-IVHF KS yarn
''.'t'', NS'S -, 90 80 -
-" -, S'-'A =, 80 ~ : ~ ~ -
'H,''''' " 49, =. ~ r - 49,
sA.4- " II, '''l' y '''''
M ~, =
7....'... i....
rr,,t,.t.- II Z. ". I'll. ;,.h.. 5t.l, a., ,,..l,.
~ n H. 20
st9,.f.- C9.t,,.,r.,. ..ji.y Il, ,',ri.s'arh ..,i,,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

One day wien the lesson was the table
called Ale and Beer Measure" little
boy remarkable for his correct lessons
was quite unprepared.
How is this, john" said the teacher.
Il thought it was no use" said John.
No ust!" said the teacher.
mo. sir: its ale and beer measure" 3"
said John
II know it is, said the teacher
Well sir, said the little boy, father
and think II is no use to learn about the
pie and beer as we mean never to buy,
sell or drink ."-Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

\ cabin passenger on the Anchor line
Steamship Ethiopia was, according to the
officers, a very lively passenger while he
TASTED. He developed delirium tremens
shortly after going aboard ship and be-
came 50 violent that it was necessary to
strap him down. He died in one Of the
fits and was buried at sea-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

Road Lore.
Repair should never be delayed.

Repair should never De delayed.
Scientific supervision i essential.
Wet.ing down aids repair by helping
the new added material to adhere to the
old
For repair, especially of large areas, as
well as for construction. a steam roller
effects great economy.
The use of wide tires should be en-
,ouraged either by bounty on such or by
tax on narrow ones.
Four wheeled freighting vehicles
should not track; the hind wheels should
roll outside the track of the fore wheels.
Local tax for maintenance tends to
preven. local misuse, promotes local su-
tervision and prompts repair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

Good Roads. Good Schools and Prosperity.
Roads. Good roads, good schools and
prosperity follow one or the other. Ed
ucation demands good roads, good roads
command prosperity. How are we to
attain one of these unless the people rise
up and make united deffort?-Jonesboro
Ma News
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

>mlth illt.
FIrd aud Harry Smitn saw whi.e
poIcuplne the other day.
A. 7. Smith will 60 to Rock land 10 -
tend the reunion of the llth regiment.
Frank Chrasher of Massachusetts,
spending his vacation al Mrs Hen
Cleaves'.
MIR. Fred Benari and Mrs. NJ. II. Willy
have beeh made happy by the arrival f
baby girls.
Mrs. Charles Smith and sons of Mass 4
chusctts, are spending a few weeks 1t
John Smiths
The Wakefield reunion will take pls e
this week at the Old home, now owned iy
l.. 5. CIcavts.
Eugene Cleaves of Silver Plume, Col. IS
making his father George Cleave~, a Wis I.
He is accompanied by Miss Becker Of B :
ton.
ln,r
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-08-24

Waltham.
Services in the church last Sunday W
Mr.. MinchCn, the evangelist.
Mrs. Cyrus Dickey and daughter Ellie
are very Ill with typhoid fever.
w. n. Haslam and wife and daugh' n
Alice have been visiting friends here e
Gently
Mrs c. S. Holt and j w Woodard 3 e
visiting their parents, Mr.. aud Mrs J. \.
Woodard.
The Haslam reunion will be held at t re
town hall on Saturday, Sept. l6 A
basket dinner is expected.
Mrs Hannah Fox left last Friday %
accompany Mrs. Alfred Hastings to tie
hospital in Portland wither she has 60 e
for treatment