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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
ASPHALT PANEMENrS.
When Properly Laid 1t Wears Well and Is
Easily Repaired.

The asphalt paTements are OF TWO
kinds. One Is natural bltuminous liihe-
stone found i'll France, Hanover olcliS
and other parts Of Europe, ana consisting
Of about 80 per cent OF limestone III al
impalpahle form and 10 per cent ol o'
tumen. The material Is crushed ana
ground to powder and then hea'e" 10
a temperature OF about 3oo degrees ana
taken TO the streets and spread on CON
crete foundation Ih1s form OF pave
ment was introduced INTO fafis ABOUT ~
years ago, 1t has not reached very
great development because OF It's extreme
sllpperlness
The other KIND ot aSphat Is an ART
fetal sandstone consisting 81 ABOUT w
per cent sharp sIlIelons S''li ana ~ Pei
ceht ot htumen' which acts is a cement
to blud the PARTICLES of sand tosethef
The chlci source OF supply Tor ti,S u
tumen Is remarkahie asRhat lake III
the island 81 Ir'hldad about NV "ci'S III
extent. and containing an apparent! III.
tNlktQ~tlDIt supply hI inc bttSt tlHl4itS "a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
WAGONS WITH WIDE. TIRES.
Dealers Report an Increasing Demand
From the Farmers.


ahlIe the movement Tor improved
highways mas not YET accomplished VIVA
was expected oil II III some stc'lohs q
the country, the agitation ol inc qaes
ton has served 10 educate the people ho,
only III relation 10 the NaIAe OF goa
roads, but also as To the means ol pre-
serving seFNier'o!c highways "h"h once
secured ii Il no" Seh'r"I!Y ft"oSlli15d
that the use q wagons VITA VICE tires
Is one OF the indispensable aids t. the
maintenance Of permanently god r9.tts,
ana the NET future Will uadauh'taiF
witness the practical deseftloh 81 the
narrow tie Tor All heavy wagons
IN" extent 70 "hicA the Na4ne OF VICE
tires has come to he recognized Is shown
by the fact thAt during the past II
months the legislature al nearly every
state, lhclnaAhS Vermont. mas been
asked to pass q b'ii P"oVldthS Tor the
compulsory adoption 1hr. state OF Ne"
Jersey has already adopted a LAW 81 TINS
KIND, and 1t l. rrdPihs the hencht III
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25

The free roads advocates Of Mason
county, Ky, have got the best Of the
turnpike kings so far in the fight against
the tollgates. Recently the fiscal court
decided on system Of parallel roads to
down the big turnpike companies that
have refused to adopt the statutory rates
of toll, and the court has now accepted
the Hill City, Kenton Station, Horse
shoe and Jersey Ridge roads, and made
a good start to paralleling the main
pixies. a levy Of 20 cents on the 500
was made for keeping up the free roads
and extending some of them
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
7Te EFFECTS OF INEBRIETY.
When Figured Up They Make n Sad Con
dition of Human Affairs.

The maa and woman of incorporate
habits cannot realize their pitiable CON
dition as it really exists, The evil habit
begins by an Indifferent effort to protect
their natures from the evil which at
first the victim falsely imagines to pos
sess charms, for we even know that his
satanic majesty is said to have possessed
his own peculiar charms, but the evil
habit grows from day to day beyond the
first temporary exhilaration. Physiology
truly teaches us that an organ or set Of
organs ovorexcited by any stimulant be-
comes weak and dorangcd. Therefore If
the brain be overstimulated by alcoholic
spirits it becomes weak, Nid the possess
or Of such brain Is devoid Of the vital
courage taresist the temptation or habit
Of INDUCING in what AZ first WAS Thought
only To te seductive pleasure, hat
which now has its hcndish letters thor
oughly riveted ahaat him.
Not only does the brain suffer, but all
the other organs If the body, both the
voluntary and the involuntary, but the
brain is the origin and center both Of
the mental and physical powers If the
body We can understand what the ef-
feet Will be If we constantly keep the
brain matter or nerve centers continual
" bathed III alcohol. for it is carried To
the brain through the poisonous fiery
blood 1t is true that great per cent &
the alcohol drank Is eliminated fran
the system by the lungs and other eXere-
tive rgans before it reaches the BRAIN,
but enough Is left to dISarrange tia
equilibrium Of it, functions In habitaal
drunkAris We find organic arrangement
The constant stimulation starts an TN
natural growth Of fihrous nature.
crawding and pressing upon the ana,
tomicui Structure Of the braint tissue cells,
thereby di>p.aciuS them We see the
effects upon the ce1cbclium by the uure-
liable exerfIeas Of the muscular system
III tie trembling ana unsteady gait. We
see the effects upon the cerehrum by Tie
loss IF memory and adistaste for mental
energy We have figured up a few Of the
effects Of luebricty and find them 10
make lamentable condition Of human
affairs. DR. ". c. McNeal in Denver
Golden go
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What They Drink In Foreign Countries.

Ii the British Brewers Almauack
Mr.. \. }. Mott publishes calculation
Of the alcoholic consumption Of Great
Britain Is about gallons of proof
spirits per head Of the population, that
Of France at about 6 gallons, that ef
Germany at about . +. gallons, that Of
Austria-Hungary at about / gallons,
that Of Italy at about gallons, that
Of Spain at about . gallons and that Of
Belgium ~ about 6 gallons. Without
going into the same detail Mr.. Mott
reckons that Switzerland, Denmark.
Holland, Sweden and Norway show
an average consumption equal to from
4 to 8 gallons proof spirit, the statistics
being generally imperfect The real con
sumption i'll Russia, he adds, lis not
known. but is probably about the same :"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
THE BAND OF MERCY.

The moral force and value Of the Band
OF Mercy lie IN the influence Of the sim
pie promise made by the children, and
given in the words, Il will try to be kind
to all living creatures.
When one thinks of it, what is it,
really. for them TO "try TO be kind to liv-
ing creatures2' The only things under
the power et children are living Great
urcs Younger brothers and sisters and
playmetcs a deg, cat a bird, a moth or
grasshupper: these are the subjects Of
Their childish power, and il they learn in
their earliest days to Use this power mer-
cifully and gently, they have gained that
greatest Of life.~ lv>sons self government.
The boy that holds in his hand un-
harmed, or. ont of kindness. refrsins
from touching bird. has made that con-
quest Of himself which lay, the founGa-
tiou Of all virtues and absolutely forms
the hackhu Of character. VII n man
who has learned this secret Of self-eou-
quest IN boyhood, and gained this power
Of -elt-control, he easily tempted to crime
in manhood
Here lies the supreme value of he early
teaching OF habitual kindness to inferior
Great urcs, 1t gives strength to the child
ish heart and mind 10 resist the passion
ate and brutal instinct Inherent in hui
manity, and, as small gymnastic feats
daily practieed, Will develop, at last, the
muscles of an athlete 70 "A child sur
rounded by the influences OF humane
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II. G. {. II. Column.
SUNDAY CONVERSATION.

One OF the easiest and most successful
plans that Satan has for tempting a
Christian is in the line OF Sunday CONVEX
sstion not suitable for the Sabbath.
Some people say, II can talk about any
thing on Sunday. 1t never hurts me at
ali " But we notice that when one talks
about his business affairs, very soon he IN
making plans shout business matters,
and the mind is soon running on the
week day lines OF thought and plans, and
the rest day. and the blessed work that
God has given each OF us for His day, to
give US rest and refresh our minds, and
make n change for US. is turned into Il
day exactly ike the other six.
it Is very easy for families to get into
he habit of talking on their every day
affairs so that one could never mistrust
that ii was really Sunday II one did not
know Careful thought and special
prayer on this line are surely called for
in our busy lives, or We shall miss very
large part of hat God has kindly and
wonderfully planned for the sabbath
day Union Gospel Ne,cs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEANOR.
Topic for the Week Beginn ng July
2S-Comment by Rev. 5. II. DoNle.


ToP1c.-Our Christian journey-helps and
kindrances.-Math. vii, ID, II; John xiv, 10.
This life has often been compared to
pilgrimage or a journey. In answer to
Pharaoh question concerning his age,
Jacob said, The days of the years Of
my pilgrimage are 1870 years. Christ
also spoke of the Christian 5 journey
from earth to heaven in the same way
where He said. Il am the way. " The
Christian S life resembles a journey III
many particulars, not least of which Is
the fact that as on an important journey
we are likely to meet some difficulties
and obstacles, and some things that cheer
and encourage us, so also it is III the
Christian life These hindrances and
helps are to occupy our attention
l. The Hindrances Math. VII, -, f4).
These hindrances are here placed before
us in twofold light. The Christian
journey is difficult TO begin and to CON
tinue in, while, on the other hand the
opposite way is easy to enter and To fcl.
low. The first great hindrancc to the
Christian life is the fact that II Is So
much easier to travel the other way.
"Wide is the gate and broad Is the way
that leadeth TO destruction. and many
there be that go in thercat. II Is easier
to do wrong than to do right. 1t Is easier
to live sinful life than sinless one
Our natural desires, the influences Of
life about us all tend to draw u from
God rather than to Him. Broad and
wide and easy i the WruhS way. The
second hindrauce lies i'll the fact that
the Christian journey is HARD t. enter
and to continue in. Strait is the gate
and narrow is the way which leadeth
unto life. 1t is not always an easy
thing to become Christian. We must
turn our backs upon what has been dear
to US. The heart must be changed. the
life must be transformed. 1t Is even
more difficult still to live the Christian
life. The way is narrow. Only few are
travelling it. There are obstacles to be
overcome; there are crosses to be borne;
there are temptations to be resisted and
trials and tribulatious to be endured.
2 The Helps John xiv, 1-6). All is
not hindrance We have help and all
helps NAV he summed up in Christ He
is the way and by Him at last we may
enter in The Lord is our helper. the
Lord strong and mighty, who III the
darkest hour of affection in the moment
of greatest difficulty, in the time OF
strongest temptation is able to sustain
us. Lean upon Christ. Trust Him. En-
ter in by Him and al will be we'll
Bible Readings.-Deut. xxxi, Il; Ps.
xvi, IL xii, 4 xxxiIi, 20; xxxvil, >;
cxix, ., loo; cxxi, /; Isa. xxxv, S;
xiii, .; Jer. |, 4. ); Hos Xiii, 8;
Math ". Ill; xviii, 10. 20 Mark ix,
"a Xiii, 2421; Luke Nil, q; John
XVI, 80; Acts xvi, ld, Il; Rom viii,
$3.50; Cor Y. ID; l Thess. il, l.. Is;
Heb, ", 1916; Pet. ii, 2l; l John
iv, 4 V, / Rev. ii, 7-l0.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
Eayors Good Roads

am in favor Of good roads, for
have had experience with bad roads
have seen mules i'll Missouri stalled to
their TANKS in the mud OF that common
wealth have seen wagons i'll New
Jersey sink to their hubs in the clays of
Huuterdon county, have seen carriages
in Albany with enough soil on their
tops TO kindle the planting industry of
farmer, and have seen in the streets
of Brooklyn SO much mud that pave
ments were out Of sight, while horses
and vehicles scattered the soil of thor
oughfares on the second story windows
Of taxpayers houses Experience will
make a man the friend of good roads as
well as study.-St Clair McKelway
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
Start the Road Reform.

Every state should make beginning
on road improvement In the thinly set
tied regions Of the country, where the
people do not feel able to undertake
much, they can do no better than to
start the reform by constructing sections
Of single track roads. No community
can afford to neglect the common road
ways Our prosperity is too intimately
connected with the facilities fer COM
munication. Albert A. Pope.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
Drunkards Not Wanted.

The recent discharge Of a considerable
number of employees of the Santa Fe
railway has Started a story that the
Santa Fe had inaugurated crusade
against drinking, General Superintend-
ent Nudge says: alt has always been
the rule of the road that trainmen should
not drink The safety of the public de-
mands that they should not, and we in
sist upon the enforcement of the rule
We do not allow our trainmen to fre-
qu ut joints or saloons at any time -
Exchange
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
The Largest Inion.

The Philadelphia union, with its 44i
societies, is the largest in the world,
says The Golden Rule. 1t counts on its
rolls societies in two blind asylums, in
rescue missions, III the almshouse in
the county Jail. the Magdalcne Home,
the House of Refuge and the Sunday
Breakfast association. Surely here is a
varied endeaNur.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
The Greatest of All.

He only Is great IF heart who floods
the world with great affection. He
only is great Of mind who stirs the
world with great thoughts. He only is
great Of VIII who does something to
shape the world to a great career. and
he is greatest who does the most Of all
these things and does them best-R D.
Hitchcock.
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Loving Words.

l. wing words will cost but little
j -urneying up the hill Of life,
But they make the weak and weary
Stronger, drawer for the strife.
Do you count them only tritiesf
What to earth are sun and rainf
Never was a kind word wasted
Never one was said in vain.
When the cares Of life are many,
And its burdens heavy grow
For the ones who walk beside you,
If you love them. tell them so.
What you count of little value
Has an almost magic power,
And beneath that cheering sunshine
Hearts viii blossom like flower.
So, as up life's hill we Journey,
Let US scatter all the way
Kindly words. to be as sunshine
In the rk and cloudy day,
drudge no loving word, my sister,
AS along through life you go,
To the ones who journey with you.
If you love them, tell them SO.
Exchange
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BATHING SUITS.


The subject of bathing suits presents it.
self for consideration. These gowns re-
quire less cloth, decoration and attention
as to fit than any other costume on the list,
so they are suggestive simply OF comfort
and use Yet, with all the instructions as
to cut and material and the limited needs
to be supplied, the variety Of hrhing suits
produced for inspection is certainly a hum
bic tribute to human ingenuity.
The most popular materials are serge in
various bright and >uhducd ealor-, checked
and spotted naaaei, maha.r in white,
black and cnlors, and crlyarettc, kiFd Of
waterproof serge. Tho prevailing style of
make is blouse waist, balloon sleeves,
short skirt to the kncc and full trousers,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
The Christian Test.

What does the world count test Of
Christian discipleship? The answer is in
the words of the Master Himself, by
this shall all men know that ye are My
disciples, if ye have love one to an
other " This is our badge, cur royal in
sigma, placed on our breasts by the King
Himself. William T. Ellis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25

Wite=W hat do yon mean by coming
home in this condition. You promised
that you would only drink two fingers OF
rye this whole day. Hubby Right you
hiea IRE! l drank il out OF hicl bak-
ing pan.
! sponge Is excellent for washing win
dows, and newspapers viii polish them
without leaving dust and streaks. Use a
soft pine stick to cleanse the aeeumuia-
lions Of dust from the corners OF the
sash, Ammonia Will give the glass "a
clearer look than soap.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
Christian Endeavor Gossip.

The Naval society of p members
aboard the United States steamship
Thetis are the only enlisted men who
conduct regular Sunday services on a
naval vessel The services always close
with the singing of America" and the
"Doxology"
The Cleveland Endeavorers have de-
=. cided to erect 90 free drinking fountains
w in that city. A true good citizenship en-
Utah Sevor
no 'aI HI Every Christian Endeavor society in
$ a child of home missions P" says
Inc eoiofN ne Mission Monthly.
Ian r-u Fndeavor ed family servant of one Of
h ter l oraatad an bspf the Highland Presbyte
society. ,,orar,, -. - .I'o
A single sailor, conH.
year by the Floating Chr, ,-ou.o5 oox,,. 49,,
work of the San Francisoe9 9 9 'nis
sailed for Tacoma on the BSlan Enaeavor
Glencona, and on the way, in sGolesi We:
bitter opposition, won seven souls us!
Master -
Several of the Methodist societiGe
are recognizing as Epworth Leagues of
Christian Endeavor. Down in these sea 3
provinces Nova Scotia we have excel on
lent fraternity, as is becoming, among sn
the denominations The Methodist pas tb
tors, as a rule, have no fear of their thu
focks losing their individuality. y Thus ey'
speaks The Endeavor Herald. an
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25
Linen and Cotton Gowns.

Linens, piqucs and duck in white ecru,
light and dark blue, pink and yellow are
very fashionable for street, seashore and
house wear in the plain and striped goods.
The skirts are from four 10 five yards wide,
backs gathered or laid in two box plaits at
the belt, all seams gorcd and the skirts
uplined. Leg Of mutton sleeves These
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25

are made sometimes with Elton jacket,
sometimes with box plated norfolk waists
and again with round box plated blouses
as short blazers worn over shirt waists.
White gowns are much worn, and in
some instances these are tailor made. The
Ladies Home Journal illustrates stylish
tailor made gown Of white duck. The
skirt has the usual fashionable flare and
the organ plaits which are in the back are
< stuffed with cotton over quarter of a
ward below the belt, SO that the round
lall ape is preserved. The only decoration
a side Sle skirt is formed by two rows of
e knees pearl buttons that describe each Of
es in theNkeams as far up as little above
d securely. These buttons each have -four
Wand are sewed down fatty
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-07-25

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eight children, aad was approaching tie
change OF life.
u took the LYDIA Z Pinkham's Vese-
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it cured her, send you my picture with
my grandson, whose mother was cured
by your remedies. | will recommend
your Compound to every body - Mrs.
l.. KELLY, Patchogue, IL.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12

a great deal of satisfaction while seeing
the fund grow. The Young Mems Chris
tian association and The Tribune are
very much obliged for the compliment,
but compliment will not buy plaster and
cement, nor will it put new leg in an
old chair. Money talks-and It's that
kind of vocabulary which will help the
association to Finish and Furnish the
building.
The younger members have done well.
Many of the older members and well-to-
do ex-members and business men have
done nothing The former have reaped
the benefit of privileges for 40 per cent.
less than actual cost. and the latters
sons are. under the same conditions,
now enjoying the association. If these
persons We're unwilling to help the as
sociation there would be no excuse in
using paper and type and valuable
space to bring the matter to their at
tention. The opposite is the case. This
class of individuals is perfectly willing
and anxious to help-and there's where
the rub comes. They intend to con-
tribute, but. Good intentions never
yet paved a street with gold, nor will
good intentions help the Finishing and
Furnishing fund.
A Pointer or Two.
See that coupon? Well, 1t will take
not over 10 seconds to cut it out Is sec
onds to attach your name to 1t. 3 sec
onds to pull coin from your pocket. 3
seconds to enclose the whole in an
envelope and 10 seconds more to ad-
dress it to The Tribune. Add to this
your slight trouble and the price of a
stamp and you can readily compute
what the whole transaction has cost in
time, trouble and money. The time and
trouble amount to nothing, and the
money need be no more than a penny
See the point?
There is no time like the present for
doing a proper act.
Attend to it now
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
few WORDS TO THE Wise
Sufficient to Bring Matter to Their
Attention.
THEIR PROGRESSED FRIENDSHIP
Is Probably Honest. but Money for the Y.
NJ. C. A. Is Better Evidence Class Of
OK. Members and Others Who
Should Help the Fund.

Until yesterday s4l630. In addition to
The Tribune's original contribution Of
500, a total OF $51G.30, had been received
for the Finishing and Furnishing fund
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion. For the last three days the sub
scriptions In total were as large and
even larger than previously, but there
was marked decline in the number of
contributors. Who Is ITO blame for II?
In the beginning The Tribune gave a
goodly sum and opened Its columns for
the purpose of acknowledging any sum
from cent upward. Until the last few
days the result was all that was antici-
pated. but now that a slump has come
The Tribune does not propose to cry
about It. II any crying is to be done 1t
does not fall upon The Tribune to sup
ply the tears.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
Many Seats and All the Boxes A

Many Seats and All tho Boxes Are
Sold.
Many of the desirable seats, all of the
boxes and two Of the loges for the Yale
Glee club concert in the rockingham
next Wednesday night have been sold
Tickets are on sale at Powells
The boxes have been sold to Henry
Belin, jr., II. J. Anderson. Major Ever
EFT Warren. James Archibald, W. G.
Parke, IL. b. Sturges, A. f. Hunt, and
j. NJ Boies. Two of the loges have
been engaged by r. Il. Hand and w. J.
Hand.
MAKES PURE BLOOD. These three
words tell the whole story of the wonder
full cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla 1t Is
the best blood purifier and spring medi-
cine.
HOODS PILLS have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy ac-
ton. -
S-day black walnut clocks reduced from
81. so to ~. 35. at Davidow Bros.
We show samples of high grade print
ing In catalogues and booklets--The Trib-
une Printing Department. -
1si7 Rogers Bros, teaspoons. only s125,
at Davldow Bros, 2l7 Lacka ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-12
SECOND Days conference
Immense Congregations Witness the
Proceedings in CarbOnda!e.
PRESIDING ELDERS REPORTS
They Indicate the State OF Mcthodism
Throughout the Confcrcncc--Prcach'
ers' Aid Procccdings-A Address or
Captain May. OF Scranton
PRESIDING ELDERS REPORTS
Concluded from Page IL
EVENING SESSION
Duty OF the Church to support the Vet
crnuS of tke pulDit,

Duty Of the Church to support the vet
Grams of the Pulpit.
Tonight the large editice was packed
and from the first the success OF the
meeting was assured. Rev. James L.
Race presided and introduced Rev.
Austin Griffin. of Binghamton, corre-
spending secretary to the Preachers
Aid society. who stated that he had
visited the sixty-nine charges during
the year. and without IA single eXcep-
tion financial assistance had been given
to the society.
The gross subscriptions amounted to
Si7.l25S0, The sum of Sl.5Ol.6S would
fan due this year and a like amount
in 1897 In addition to this he knew OF