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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
John BROWNS BODY


After the execution Of John Brown at
Harper's Ferry, in December, 1859, song
was adopted that speedily became part
of the marching music OF the armies OF
the north. Its catchy phrases were not
only familiar around the firesides OF the
country. but in all public gatherings
where music was wont to inspire the
multitude. 1t relieved the tedium of
camp life, and as it resounded through
columns of men tramping patiently along
the dusty highways it lightened the
WEAKNESS of their footsteps.
1t is said that the words, with the ex-
ception of the first stanza, were written
by Mr.. Charles 5. Hall of Massachusetts,,
but long before the war the air, welded
to other words, was familiar on every
plantation in the south. 1t was the
favorite camp meeting melody of the
negroes. and few spectacles were more
inspiring than when, with grotesque
gestures, they joined in singing tthe
women first4:
Saw. my brudiers, will we meet yo'z
Say, my brudders, will we meet yo'2
say, nv brudders will we meet yo's
ON Ca nj yun'- happy sho'.
Then the men responding;
Ya-a.s my sistern, we will meet yo',
Ya.a-s, my si-tern. we will meet yo',
Ia-a-s, my sistern, we will meet 20,
Where partin' Is no mo.
CHORUS.
Glory, glory, halleujer Glory. glory, halle,
lujer'
Glory, glory halleuier ON Ca.ni.yun's hap,
py sho.
The war song is as follows
John Browns body lies a.molderng In the
grave,
John Browns body lies a.moldering in the
grave,
John Browns body lies amoldering in the
grave,
His soul i marching on.
CHORUS.
Glory halle -halleluiah, Glory. halle halle,
luah,
Glory, halle -halleluiah'
His soul is marching on
Hes gone to be soldier in the army of the
Lord (thrice),
His soul i marching on.
John Browns knapsack is strapped upon his
back thrice
His soul is marching on.
HIS pct lambs will meet him on the way
thrice,
A-,ary :" marching on.
We Wi! hang jeff par!, to Il -our apple tree
thrice,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23

Goods cheap; they any cheaper Seventy
five buys many goods line dollar did
last year But the fact still remains you pudding
the price of bread good, reliable and fashionable
goods the price Of trash Between prices and Of
other there difference although goods are bet
and the times sell them cheap for
trash in other places If you good and reliable goods
which of late, you get them of
We offer the following leaders in several different depart
ments, commencing in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23

1--WE ARE COMING, FATHER ABRAHAM.
A stirring war song that was famous in
its day and generation, and which served
its purposes at the time, was known by
the above title. 1t was in answer to the
proclamation of President Lincoln in
1862 calling for 800, 600 volunteers to swell
the army, and it doubtless contributed to
that result.
At first the stanzas appeared anony-
mously in the New York Erening Post OF
July Is, 1862, and the authorship was at
tributed to William Cullen Bryant and
then to Julia Ward Howe. Subsequently
it became known that the author was Mr..
James Sloane Gibbons, native OF Will
mington, Del, but resident OF New
York city He was an ardent abolitionlst,
and for time was one of the editors OF
the Anti Slarery Standard The words
are as follows:
We are coming, Father Abraham,
Three hundred thousand more,
From Mississipprs winding stream
And from New England's shore.
We leave our plows and workshops,
Our wives and children dear
With hearts too full for utterance,
With but silent tear.
We dare not look behind Us,
But steadfasty before
We are coming, Father Abraham,
Three hundred thousand more.
CHORUS
We are coming we are coming,
Our Union 10 restore;
We are coming, Father Abraham,
Three hundred thousand more,
We are coming, Father Abraham
Three hundred thousand more.
II You look across the hilltops
That meet the northern sky.
Long, moving lines OF rising dust
Your vision may descry,
And now the wind an instant
Tears the cloudy veil aside
And floats our -pangled flag
In glory and In pride,
And bayonets in the sunlight CLEAN
And bands brave music pour.
We are coming. Father Abraham.
Three hundred thousand more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
DRESS GOODS.

Two Great Bargains, which can follow:
36-nch All-Woo Novelties, at IS cents per yard
80 India Twill, all coors, at the price.
AllWoo Challies 50 cents
magnificent line Of high-grade French Novelties at Gu
prices, from 50 cents to s. 90 per yard
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
CLOAK DEPARTMENT

Ladies' Goats, great Leader at $495
Ladies and Misses Capes a Leader. at $500
We have higher grades but these leaders and
good values.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23

THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC"
For loftiness Of sentiment The Battle
Hymn of the Republic" Will easily take
rank with the grande,t of our martial
songs. Having been sung many times
during the war. and under variety Of
circumstances, a description OF the
manner in which it was composed by
Mrs. Julia Ward Hove will be of interest.
Being in Washington near the end of
the year 1861, she witnessed review OF
the Union troops on the Virginia side of
the Potomac and was deeply impressed by
her experience. In the return journey to
the city a number of war songs were
sung, among others John Browns
Body" whereupon one of the party sug-
gested that so grand a melody deserved
more worthy words. and that she should
write them.
That night, while Mrs. Howe vas rest
ing, she thought out line after line and
verse after verse of THE Battle Hymn of
the Republic" and with the inspiratio ion
yet warm sprang from her bed and com
mitted the patriotic stanzas to paper.
They are as follows
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming
of the Lord.
He i tramping out the vintage where the grapes
Of wrath are stored
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His ter
rible swift sword,
His truth is marching on.
l have seen Him in the watchtlres of a hundred
circling camps;
They have builded Him an altar in the evening
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
SILK DEPARTMENT.

One lot Of Wash Silks at
One lot Of Jap Silks in stripes and small plads,
tcularly good for Shirt Waists, at
Satin Duchess in all colors at
There is no one who shows larger line of silks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
LACES AND EMBROIDERIES

In large quantities and every style suit every taste
In PASSEMENTERIES and all kinds of DRESS TRIM
MINGS and DRESS Innings, headquarters.
All departments complete with large assortment
select from. OUR PRICES ARE LOW and there is no
who will sell you goods cheaper than do; neither
there who shows better assortment of goods than we
do
Samples in Wooden Carpets sent application
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Particular attention is called wearing qualities OF our
Bows and Chldrcns Hose. We make a speciality of these
they being fast colos and very durable. Prices from 10
o Is
If you satisfactory Ladies Hose in either black or
coors, ask for \ Hose 3
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
WASH DRESS GOODS.

All Novelties in the consisting Of fifty different
fabrics.
Crepon effects be in the lead We offer several lines
OF them a > per yard.
Elegant line Satecns, Cling hams Percaes Scotch Lawn
Prints, all at the lowest prices
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
WAISTS

In Wash Goods from
Silk Waists,
Ladies Night Dresses from
Ladies White Skirts,
Chemises,
Corset Covers,
Drawers,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

A cheer should be something very
different from roar. When you have
occasion to cheer. boys, let one of you
start the crowd with Hip, hip, hipl
and then give three times three and a
tiger, as if you couldn't live another
minute unless you let out some of the
enthusiasm You feel. A cheer should be
something vastly better than the college
cry, whether that is ray, ray. ray, or
rah, rah, rah. 1t should be a full, round
unmistakable hurrah 1t may be hea-
thenish; some say it is and attempt to ex-
plain it as an appeal to Thor, the old
Morse god. The idea is rather farfetch-
ed, but it may have been battlecry
and the original words may have been
Thur ale. If so, you may be sure those
brave old fellows meant it and shouted
It with all their might as they rushed
on the foe. Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

fancy waist, which somehow overshad-
ows and conceals the antiquity of the
satin or silk skirt with which il is worn.
The edict has gone forth. Crepons are
to be abandoned-inGeed their reign is
practically over. Plaids are very fash
ionable and will continue TO be worn
throughout the autumn
Buttons not only increase in favor,
but i'll size. These accessions have be-
come decidedly prominent feature of
the costume. In word, there is now a
fad fol buttons which sprout out incon-
sequently here and there, but ON no ac-
count bnttoning anything.
Alpaca and mohair are favorite fabrics,
and special claims are made for the
French alpacas, which are beautiful in
texture and very glossy in appearance.
The very latest thing III tea gowns is
n charming French affair that strikes a
happy medium between the tea gown
and the dinner gown. 1t is made Of soft
silk, with full fiounces of lace brought
round the shoulders, 10 fall, scarf fash
ion, to the hem. Lace also hangs in a
pointed shape 10 the waist, which is
encircled with a band of velvet, this
lace being so arranged that il will per-
nit peep at the shoulder between its
edge and the top Of the sleeve
The economical woman, when buy
ing the indispensable serge dress, should
consider the charms Of an absolute SIM
plicity Of style, style which may be
contriyed at home or by an inexpensive
dressmaker without signal failure. An
example in this direction and worthy
OF imitation is an imported gown of
blue serge It's scle trimming consists
of straps over the shoulders, buttoned
with small gilt buttons, while the vest
is of tucked grass lawn, finished with a
collar at the neck and small tied bow
of black. Another style. in the making
of which the average modiste might
succeed, is gown Of gray serge On
this, again, the bodice overhangs the
belt, the trimming DOWN each side con-
sisting of small straps of the alpaca but
toned with steel, while the vest is made
of piece of Indian patterned cashmere.
Travelling capes and coats are num-
bered with the more recent novelties
that have been taken from their packing
cases. The Inverness form of cape APP
pears somewhat in favor. This is cut
exactly ON the lines of man evening
cloak, and certainly grace turks i'll its
folds-that is to say, when it is prop
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
Piano Practice.

Every beginner has more or less trou-
BILE in learning the correct position and
movement of the hands. All the exer-
else books have illustrations of the prop
er position, but it is almost impossible
to explain in words a movement which
should be limited as far as possible to
the fingers. Old fashioned teachers used
to tell their pupils to place large coin
ON the back of each hand and keep it
there while practicing the scales. If you
can manage to do it, you will have ac-
CURED correct position and movement -
Brooklyn Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

ed a day when the sun is shining and
place where You may avail yourself of
its rays, you are ready for the expert
ment.
You may, if you choose. pretend that
you are going to perform a little feat of
magic If so, tell the spectators that You
intend to cut the thread in the bottle
without touching the cork or the bottle
either Then let some one put sealing
wax ON the cork in such way that the
seal could not be broken without detec-
ton.
Having made these preparations, leave
the room for moment and 20 to a
window on a door where the sun is shin
ing. There, with your sunglass, focus
the rays upon the thread in the bottle,
and you will soon burn it in two with
the heat Take the bottle back to the
spectators and let them guess how You
performed the feat. OF course they must
not know anything about the sunglass
until you are ready to give them an ex-
PLANTATION.
This experiment will illustrate the
passage of the suns heat through glass
wi hout heating it, for you will find
that, while the focused rays burn the
thread in two. they do not heat that
part Of the bottle through which they
pass, or any other part. -Philadelphia
Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
DRESS AND FASHION.
THE STYLES REPRESENTED BY RE-
GENTLY IMPORTED MODELS.

wias Dress skirts and Distended Petit
coat, Continued Popularity OF Fancy
Waist Downfall of crepon-The Fad
For Buttons-serge Gowns.
TIE dress skirts appear to grow in
width. Indeed one Of the most striking
features Of the newest gowns is the
enormous width of skirt. These wide
skirts have brought to the fore petit
coats made with special view to help
the extension. These petticoats are lined
around the bottom with haircloth, and
some Of them have little steel hoops
placed in the hem. Others are finished
at the bottom with deep fiounce in
place of the steels.
There is no diminution in the rage
for fancy waists. These waists owe their
continued popularity TO three things
their beauty, comfort and economy.
Many toilet makes an excellent show
ing at functions of considerable impor-
lance because of the smartness of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means. after suffering for
several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease Consumption is anx-
ious to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means OF cure. To those who desire it
he Will cheerfully send free of charge)
copy of the prescription used. which they
Will ind sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, Catarrh Bronchitis and all lung and
throat maladies He hopes all sufferers will
try his remedy. as it is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription. which will cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing
will please address,
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON. Brooklyn, n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
For Sale.

The /. 5. Brookens farm of 14(
acres sitnatee p miles northwest o
Bloomington, Wisconsin. is Offered
for sale. Good spring, running wat
err and windmill, water tank ana
milkhouse. A large nine-room DWELL
ing house and first-class barns and
outbuildings. The farm is in an Ell
cellent state of cultivation. For fur
the particulars call at the farm Of
address T. $. Brookens. Bloomington
Wis S7-4t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

Is common complaint and it is a
dangerous symptom. 1t means that
the system i debilitated because of
impure blood. and in this condition it
is especially liable to attacks of dis
ease. Hoods Sarsaparills is the rem
edy for this condition. and also for
that weakness which prevails at the
change of season. climate or life,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
OUR NEW GRIST MILL

At the depot is filled with
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and feed always on hand.
Grist work promptly done.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
Don't Tobacco Spit or smoke Your Life
Away.

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
A Double DeIusion.

what a lovely dolly, dear Flossie,r / said.
Il am sure that she came from France
Does she shut her eyes when you put her to
bed?
Can she walk and talk and danee?''
Hush murmured softly my brown eyed pet
"She might hear you. don't You see?
She doesn't know she S a dolly yet,
But she s'poses she's folks like me-
Louise NJ. Hodgkins in Youth S Companion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
She Cnt 1t short.

A little girl who had recently learned
list of abbreviations i'll common use,
was asked to spell the name of one of
our best known rivers The answer came
readily enough, M-r-s-i-p-p-i -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
Trying to Discount Her.

Mamma-What are you shaking the
life out of that poor cat for?
Willie-I heard pa say that the kitty
had $40 in her last night. was only
trying to shake some of it ont.-Current
Literature
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A PRETTY EXPERIMENT.

A Little Trick That Any Boy or Girl Can
Easily Perform.
A very pretty experiment may be
made with a sunglass, an empty bottle
and piece Of thread. Let the bottle be
of clear glass, not colored. In the lower
end of the cork fix bent pin. and to the
pin attach piece Of thread not long
enough to touch the bottom of the bot
tie. Tie a shoe button, or something Of
light weight. to the thread to make tile
latter hang straight.
Now. having procured a sunglass,
which. You know. is nothing but lens
convex on both sides, and having select
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

Beside the sea the children go
On white bare feet through the silver sand
And the little waves run, laughing, up
AS II to catch them where they stand.
They dig in the sand the deepest ~ uslls
But always and eyer-alack and a davi-
Tbs waves wash houses and wells aurav
Harriet + Blodgett IN - Nsrbol..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31

erly adjusted. Other coats for travelling
are made in the ulster shape, with
blouse sleeves and semifitting fronts
One of these, worn with an alpaca or
serge dress, may be recommended as
pre-eminently comfortable The soft felt
travelling hat, with an indented crown
and brim graduated wide at the sides
and rather narrow in the front. should
accompany such a costume. trimmed
with two quilts at one side tied with =
ribbon bow. This, to the initiated, is
known under the name of the French
travelling hat. ALICE VARSUh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-10-31
For Sale or Rent.

Farm of 100 acres in Sections IA AM
10 all fenced: 30 acres under cultiyai
ten; plenty of water. Will sell at I
reasonable figure or rent for cash.
F. TEBo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-31
Killed by a Crazv Fntbcr

CLINTON, Ia, March 30.-Two chill
dren Of August Swanson, widower,
went to the neighbors to-day and said
they could not awaken their brother.
policeman burst the door to an upper
room, and found Albert, boy of seven,
lying on the bed with his head COM
pletely severed from bis body. The
Ratchet with which the deed was done
lay beside the body. The father had
raised the window and jumped out and
escaped. He was few years ago In.
sane, and the death OF his wife and lack
Of work had probably again crazed him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-31

IT is noticed that the terms Of the
armistice as outlined by tho emperor
OF Japan, do not apply to the lower
coast OF China, and particularly 30
Form osa and the Fisher Islands, which
Is taken TO mean that tho former power
has determined to occupy Formosa bo-
fore the peace negotiations have been
completed, and tho explanation Of this
purpose is found in the fact that it is
an inyariable rule of international law
for nation to be in actual armed pos
session OF piece Of territory before q
demand for it's cession can be made.
AS to the money indemnity which
Japan will demand, 1t is believed it will
be paid largely in silver. which Is the
metal in common use in China. This
would increase the value Of silver as O
commodity, and proportionately benefit
the holders OF that metal in this coun-
try. Hence the question is one Of much
interest to the advocates Of free silv err
In the United States.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-31
Funeral of George Bahen.

RICHMOND. March 3O.-The remains
Of young George d. Bahen were laid 10
rest in Calvary Cemetery this morning,
having been followed to the grave by
the longest funeral cortege 5ust has
passed through the streets of the city
in many days. The obsequies were
conducted at st Peters Cathedral after
solemn requiem mass. Rev. Jos.
Frioli, vicar general of the diocese, was
the celebrant and was assisted in the
sanctuary by Rev. p. Wlllebald Baum.
gartner, OF st. Mary's German Catholic
Church, and Rev James IT. O'Ferrall, OF
Petersburg, Va,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-31
Tho Ar,oi,t,ce Conformed

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Sec-etary
Gresham has received off1cisl con6rmas
tion OF the declaration OF an uncondi-
,ional armistice by the emperor OF Ja-
pan. 1t is not understood hers that
This is in any sense equivalent 20 de-
claration Of peace, but it Is believed
that there is not likely to be resump-
ton of hostilities. The negotiations
may continue for long time before g.
peace treaty is signed, and it is quite
certain that Japan will sbate mono of
her demands on account OF the armis-
tce. In fact the granting OF the latter
Is looked upon as q shrewd move by the
Japanese emperor to diminish the harm
full effec. Of the attack upon Ii Hung
Chang.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-03-31

EX-SENATOR RANSOM, OF North Caro-
lina, left last nigh for Moxico to as
sumo the duties of envoy extraordinary
and -plenipotentiary to that
country. The relief OF this Official b aim
ought to bs sufficient to fully compen-
safe for al the pangs and pains which
his defeat for the United States Sena-
torship may have caused him. 1t is
evidently good thing for @ man to be
in full sympathy with the administra
ton, or rather to have the administra-
ton in full sympsthy with him. Vide
Ex-RepreseDiatlve Wilson, of West
Virginia, and Elk. Senator Ransom, of
North Carolina.