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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-04-19
Westheld.

WeSCneid.
A. girl baby at Deacon Gilpin's.
Wallace ID. Miller has gone TO SPRING
field, Mass, and Hartford, Conn, for a
few days.
NJ. Winslow Farman has been engaged
to deliver the address before Flint Post o..
A. II. at No. Craftsbury Memorial Day.
Once more the sound OF the bull-frog is
heard in the land also the reioicings OF
men with cold feet.
The c. Il. society held an Easter service
last evening.-The time for holding the
meetings has been changed from 10 1880
p. m.
Max Miller, who graduates from Bak-
ersfield academy the present term, has
been awarded the place OF valedictorian OF
the class.
Mrs. Il. III. Hitchcock has been In Low
ell caring for her mother, Mrs. Lawrence,
who is sick. Miss Dinah Wilson goes 90
Richford to see an aunt, Mrs. Cross, who
is sick.
WestmOre.
Geo. Hill has moved into l.. Clapper's
house.
A heavy slide down the mountain last
Monday caused considerable damage 10
the road.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

a l3shie33ple hl44lhtr declares that
large OF small mats can o. mace equally
becoming 70 inc same lace pi9YlalAS
the h33f Is e9''aa Y dressed II You wear
sl555ll N=55, "a cHz-' H5s5h2 35t'a}l ptlu
III cs1tsA @t.u >ai.tl Ia od.tils', Inc h"lE
must He s.NA.S dressed, parted iAd
Io--e1, s---#st4-5 stAs.,y =. t'' taa lateiitaa
ana u t-4rI.' As.,t IL ot.vet a. TIE tuI-
ban 4ts''.i, ii pan LditufHs5iL2 Is uh.
becoG5i- az.A Guns aud v AYES are won,
th' ht""letl tae ll71tt,1 tufuan l ne
lac. fA,t t-iit-.s Ha##N Haif ofesslnS
WI .t.s' ~ l''i4d til4 dfe-sy tequg, WltA
car less, M g4 hf4t- A-.i=+dea III soit
rolls et Ne.i-t eF i@r tas,t ii the A@1r.
Loosely dressed BAR must be met with
picturesque elects III millinery, or the
TsuIt"l-l te luck Ct harmony, which Is
only another way OF saying the hat VIII
be uhhecol1lng,
The picture hat Is undoubtedly the
most becoming OF all livery one knows
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
IL. g. q. IL. Column.

Mrs. L. NJ. n. Stevens has gone South
in the interest OF the National w. c. T.
L. She will attend the convention in
Georgia, Ala, and speak in several other
southern states.
In face of the precedent established by
the new administration in emitting wine
from its first state dinner, no one can say
that temperance sentiment is not grow
ing, and growing in the direction which
will count the most. President and Mrs.
Mckinley will be respected for the stand
they have taken in this matter not only
by the temperance people of their own
and other nations, but by men and
women everyw here, who admire and
honor a man OF prlnciple-a man who,
with the eyes of the world upon him,
dares to defy custom and conventionality
and to be true to "his own self' We
believe that were the question one W holly
within the province of the President to
regulate, intoxicants would be barre
from diplomatic dinners as well as from
those given to his own countrymen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
Wilhelmina's First Ball.

Queen Wilhelmina's first ball is thus
pleasantly described by representative
OF German paper as quoted by Berlin
correspondent: THE great ballroom in
the royal castle at S'Gravenhenge was
bathed in flood of light, in which
sparkled gold embroidered uniforms and
silken robes studded with gems Only
very few Of the invited guests had re-
manned at home, for they stood like a
living wall, leaving only a narrow space
which led up to the throne. The court
marshal hurried up and down, begging
and entreating them to leave this space
free for the queens, who would put in
their appearance at 9. Fdn1ares and the
shout, Haze maJcsteitonn announced
their arrival. a deathlike stiffness pre-
vailed, only interrupted by the rustling
of the robes of the deeply courtesying
ladies. The young Queen Wilhelmina
looked lovely. She wore a white silk
dress, its only ornament being two roses
fastened on the left shoulder. Strings
of diamonds were interviewer with her
fair hair, their brilliance vying with
the sparkle Of her eyes and the bright
joy in her sweet face, while hundreds
crowded up to the throne to have the
honor of an introduction.
The young queen glanced down at
the moving crowd below her, who were
crushed up into very small space. The
band struck up quadrille honneur
Queen Wiihelmina rose and danced this
set i'll the most graceful manner with
the Russian ambassador, Ridder de
Strive. Count du Monceau, chief Of the
military cabinet, was similarly honored.
Then hundreds again crowded round the
throne seats, names buzzed through the
air. followed by softly spoken words b.
the queens and gracious bows. All Thu
was certainly not so easy for the young
queen as the rhythmical gliding oven
the parquet floor. Again the crowds all
crush up together, and through the mar
row lane, between fair, dark and bald
heads, the queen leaves the room in
which she fer the first time had enjoyed
that pleasure for which all young girls
long-her first ball"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

"Going into a decline" How often do
we hear this expression. What does ii
mean? 1t means that people are losing
flesh, growing thin, wasting.
The way to correct this condition is to
improve the digestion. The condition
arises from an inability to eat and digest
food In fact food does more harm than
good because it ferments and putrefies in
the stomach, developing poisonous sub
stances which when absorbed cause vari-
Gus disorders.
What is required is that the stomach be
made to perform it duties. The Shaker
Digestive Cordial is a food already di
gested and a digester of foods as well. 1t
will make the stomach healthy. Get
book from the druggist and read about it.
A California chemist has robbed Castor
Oil OF its bad taste.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
A Continuous Benediction.

Everywhere in civilized society those
who rise highest in the scale of being
are the philanthropists, the humanitari-
ans, the sincere Christians, whose lives
are continuous benediction. They go
about making sacrifices Of time, per
sonal comfort and money, so they may
dispense the gifts Of costliest kind, not
merely in charity, but in the broad and
noble traits of character that elevate
and enthuse men Of lower grade. Exalt-
ing their own nature, they, by their
example and life of sacrifice, influence
others to be mindful of those who, by
reason of untoward circumstances or in
efficiency on their part, fail to comp1e-
bend the true significance Of life, and,
but for timely aid, would drag out
a miserable existence. - Philadelphia
Methodist
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
Endeayor Paragraphs.

Denma1k has lately formed its first
Christian Endeavor society.
A mission band has been formed by
Tacoma Lndeavorers to do work in the
rescue missions Of the city.
The temperance committee of Kan
sas Christian Endeavor society has or
ganized Loyal Temperance legion.
Some Kentucky Christian Endeavor-
ers collect the Sunday eggs Of the COM
munity to raise money for their church.
A little society of ten members drove
48 miles to attend recent convention
Of the Marshall county (Ills.) Christian
Endeavor union.
The Junior Epworth League of Chris
Han Endeavor Of Vancouver, B. c., sup
ports a native teacher in Japan at an
expense of $50 a year.
ALI the barber shops and the railroad
stations in Spencer, Ia, are supplied
with good literature by the Friends
Christian Endeavor society.
Three missionary pigs" are being
reared by an Atkins (Ark. Christian
Endeavor society. The proceeds of their
sale will be devoted to missions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
~Uer Grace the Duchess"

It is probably question OF interest
with most women as to how the late
Mrs. Hunccrford took her nom de plume
of THE Duchess. " "BAb" explains it
in a conversation she had with her.
Mrs. HungcrloId said;
MANY years ago, just at the time
was writing Phyllis, | stopped work
for awhile and went to attend tea mt
the home Of one Of my most intimate
friends. just as was going to enter the
drawing room my host saw me, came
forward, waved tine footman away and
himself announced me to the guests as
Her grace the duchess
HE said this with great solemnity,
and as all of us knew each other well
there was great deal of laughter and
fun about ii. Then somebody took it up
and said that the title well became me,
because l am exactly feet and at that
time was very slender. 1t was probably
foolish, very frivolous, but we were
light hearted, all young together, and
laugh seemed the very best thing that
could happen us. So this name was put
on the first sheets of Phyllis, and these
sheets were sent across the water, where,
funnily enough, l am known by my
title, though i'll England it is not used
and not recognized. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

cause some trouble, as no one who is not
a voter Will be entitled o hold any Office,
or to eit RS a iuryman, and it will not be
easy TO avoid some queer proceedings in
the near future.
Tnefree silver men here talk much rs
those who get beeten at an election Al ways
talk; "ju-t wait til 1900 Is the cry. As
RUE those VINO are most deeply III debt,
and have everything covered by mort,
cages, are tAe ones y ho cry free silver
with the most lung power, and the most
pers istence.
The defeat of two free silver republic
cans, who thought they had power to
lead their constituents a. they pleased,
caused almost a. much pleasure here As
the election of Mckinney Our legi.la-
ture is vet in session. with no immediate
prospect of quitting, and many most nom
sensical measures are introduced by some
of the popullst members, and gravely ad-
vocated as being of great advantage tothe
state.
In many towns the spring elections
have taken place, or will very soon. |
had the curiosity this morning to look
over the returns from quite number, to
see how they voted upon the question of
"lieense' or mo license of the saloon,
and found that out Of thirtysix places
where there were returns, twenty three
voted for license, and thirteen against it.
The law is such that il at regular cleo
ton the question of license is submitted
to the voters, and ma jority vote for no
license, then that town is called a dry"
town, for the next year, and no liquor
can be sold without danger of prosecu
ton. Some is sold, l suppose, but the
fact that in all incorporated villages and
cities, the license mot less than $500
goes into the city treasury, is a powerful
inducement to have that source of rev.
enue to help pay the expenses Of the gov
eminent of the city or village.
l was very glad to see by the last AMER
ICAN that Mayor Gerry was handsomely
administration of the new mayor will be
a great improvement upon the last.
DON'T GO WEST TO FARM!
think now, as l did several years ago,
that Maine is as good place for the
farmer as any other place I know. Many
things are not to our liking, go where
We will, but the advantages in Maine
are very great, and more than outweigh
those found in other places.
Money here is had only for a short
time in the fall, for there are but few
that have anything left when the wheat
is sold. This will no doubt change
when the country gets older, and the
farmers, as class, are out of debt, but
that time is not very near at hand, in
this section.
Stay in Maine and be contented, is my
advice to all. H. A. TRIP.
GAINESVILLE, Mimi, March Il, 1897.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
Reading Aloud.

Among the plishments which
girls may cultivate to advantage, none
surpasses that OF reading aloud to the
satisfaction Of others. 1t is singular that
more of US do not acquire this delightful
art. do not mean that We should te-
come elocutionists, or study to be pro-
ticient in dramatic effects; | simply adj
wise girls who wish to give pleasure to
their families and friends to practise the
art OF reading lntelligently, in d clear and
distinct voice, pronouncing their words
plainly, giving each sentence its full
meaning, and being careful not to drop
the voice too suddenly at the end OF a
paragraph. 1t is so natural to let the
voice falI too much and too far at the
close OF paragraph, that those W no wish
10 be heard make point of learning how
10 use the rising intiection-not to the
degree which implies Interrogation, but
so to speak, leaving off with tones on the
level. so that the voice carries well across
the room. -. t-l
During vacation you will have oppor-
tunltles to exercise this gift if you possess
1t. Half dozen girls may enjoy the
same story if one reads aloud While the
rest work. The dear auntie whose sight
Is failing, and who is hidden by the
doctor to rest her eyes, will be very much
obliged to you if you will read to her an
hour or more day at intervals, as she
and you may find convenient. -Hdrper'
Round Table.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
We Shall Be Rewarded.

That we may be truly prepared to
welcome Him, in death or in Judgment,
let US bestir ourselves, and also ask fer
vently HIS mighty aid. Let the enthusi-
asm for useful work possess us, and the
flames of worship rise from faithful and
loving and adonug hearts, to Gcd cur
Father, and then, having plenteoualy
brought forth the fruits CT coed works,
we shall ty Him be plenteous4y reward
ed, through Jesus Christ, cur Lord
Parish Messenger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
Growing In England.

1t is claimed that woman suffrage "is
not making Roadway in England. ="
The first petition for woman suffrage
presented to parliament, in 1867, was
signed by only 1,499 women. The petit
tion of 1918, was signed by II, coo wom-
en-. The petition presented to the mem
bers Of the present parliament was sign
ed by 257 eco women.
The last time before this when the
suffrage bill came up in parliament it
was defeated-115 to 1872. This year it
has passed TO its second reading-22S
to 157. Commenting upon the marked
gain in the vote, the we'll known news
paper correspondent, Harold Frederic,
says, 1.-The question may be one at which
many politicians smile, but the steadily
increasing support it receives cannot DO
denied by any careful student "-Ex-
change
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.


Topic For the Week beginning April Is.
Comment by Rev. ;. IL. Doyle.
ToPIc.-" Different kinds Of death and the
conquest Of them. III Cor. Ky, 5J5S. Gan
Easter topicJ
The Scriptures speak CT three differ
emit kinds Of death, and also tell US how
each may be conquered. These are phys
ical, spiritual and eternal death, and
these forms of death and their conquest
are the study before US.
/. Physical death and its conquest.
We all know what physical death is
the separation Of the soul from the body,
leaving the body lifeless, inanimate
form. Physical death came into the
world as a result of Adams sin. In the
day that man sinned God said he should
die. Man did sin, and that day physical,
spiritual and eternal death came into
the world that has since held universal
sway. Enoch and Elijah alone Of all
mankind have passed from the present
to the future life without tasting death.
But physical death has been conquered
by Jesus Christ, and through Him and
Him alone we can conquerit. Christ,
being raised from the dead, dieth no
more; death hath no dominion over
Him. And net only so, but death hath
no dominion over those who trust in
Christ. They no longer fear it or dread
it. for Christ gives them the victory
over death.
2. Spiritual death and its conquest.
When man died physically as a conse-
uuence Of sin. he also died morally and
spiritually. The seeds of spiritual death
were born in him at the same time as
those Of physical death. He was dead in
trespasses and in sins. He was away
from God and powerless. He could not
return to God. He was alive to sin and
dead to God. He was alive to UPRIGHT
eousness and dead to holiness. But
through Christ spiritual death NAV also
be overcome. He that heareth Nv
word. " saws Christ land beIieveth On
Him that sent Me hath everlasting life
and shall not come into condemnation.
but is passed from death unto life. !"
"But God, who is rich in mercy" saws
Pau, fer His great love vherewith He
loved Us even when we were dead in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
Hospitality.

Hospitality is Christian virtue, and
It is one Of the most effective modes of
evangelization. Few efforts for the good
Of others are more fitted to be effective
than when Christian men and women
Of standing invite to their tables the
young and the humble, who see there
the culture and the charm Of Christian
home. j. Il. Stalker,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

Woman suffrage gains supporters con-
stantly, and even the conservative Bay
State will surprise the mossbacks some.
time. Warren Mass. } Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

One to five applications of Doan's Ointment
Will cure the worst case of Itching Piles there
ever was, Can you afford to suffer fortunes
when simple, neVerfailing remedy is at hand?
Doan's Ointment never fails.-Ad.t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15
4 SEVERE WINTER.
CONTRAST BETWEEN MINNIE
sofa AND MAINE WEATHER.
WESTERN POLITICS LOCAL OPTION AND
HOW IT wORKS-MAINE \ GOOD
STATE FOR THE FARMER.

Such winter as we are going through
here is not common, and is very uHcom-
Portable to endure; snow fell early in the
first of November, and our November
weat her was worse than any we had dur
ing the whole winter of 1856. Thanks
giving day found us with a regular
"blzzard" on hand, which lasted all day,
all of that night. and all of the next day,
piling the snow in great heaps in all
places where it was not wanted, among
others in many of the houses.
Storm has succeeded storm all winter,
and much of the time the weather has
been way down" below zero, thirty
degrees not being uncommon. When
you add this to strong wind, and snow
flying so much that you cannot see
across the street, you can see that on
those days it is better to be inside than
out.
The main street in GAINESVILLE runs
north and south. There is at the pres
ent time drift along the whole length
of the street, varying from four to
twelve feet in height, and it has settled
considerably too. The cost to the city
for snow shoyeling has been large.
Paths have been shoveled out one day,
only to be drifted full again during the
night. The drifts are packed so solid
that one can walk on them without dam
ger of slumping, and i'll many places
teams have gone over them safely. There
have been many days when no one was
out OF doors, and when 1t would have
been at the risk Of LIE to have under
taken to have gone half mile outside
OF the town.
The winter has been very hard upon the
railroads, and upon those who are en-
p'o1 ca ." mem hiee III men an" one
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BUSINESS AND THE MARKETS.
Because of the many storms and the very
bad condition of all roads from here to
the country, business has been very hard,
and money never so hard to collect as for
the past six months. The wheat crop was
very small, owing mainly to a very late
and wet spring, and unusually wet
weather in summer, which caused much
rust in many places. The price was low,
until many OF the farmers had been COM
PEELED to sell, and the advance IN price in
the latter part OF october, While helping
those VINO mad wheat to sell, failed to
reach many OF those who needed it the
most.
Famlly provisions here this winter have
been about as follows: Flour, FAC per
half barrel sack 1--WE never see flour sold
In any other way than IN y and u
barrel sacks); butter, 10 cents a pound;
eggs, 20 cents and up dozen, pork chops,
pork roast, 10 cents pound; mutton
chops and roast, l215 cents; sirloin steak,
l232 cents; pork sausage, 10 cents; hay, -
to 81 ton, and poor at that; oats, Is cents
a bushel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

New settles for hall or library have
tapestry backs with mahogany seats and
frames.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

People a1ho advertise only occasionally
overlook the fact that most persons hare
short memories.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

With four free states in the Union,
wit1c5G5t senators owing tbeir election
to weMla constituents, and with other
evidences eG tie gaining popularity Of
tLglT eau e, tie women suulalists Ger
fanny have au encouraging outlook. -
Massll.un 90 independents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

Statistics Of life insurance show that
in the last % years the average woman's
life has increased from about AZ years
to nearly 46, or more than per cent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

accept ny
hope all Of
kind w do as have donea be cured"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-15

It Is SAID that English servant girls
are being rauIaly displaced in London
by Swedish and Norwegian girls, who
are stronger, mere willing to werk and
cheaper
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-19
.c:zAR IN DANGER
Such Is Nhe Interpretation of
a Dispatch From st.
Petersburg,
Stating That a Prominent Ger
man Surgeon Had Been
Summoned.
A1
Injury From the Blow of a Jap
aneSe Fanatic Said to Be
the Cause.

LONDON, Jan. 19.-In official circles
here and on the continent the greatest
importance is attached to the dispatch
from st. Petersburg announcing that
DR.. G. Bergman, the eminent German
specialist, has been summoned to per-
form an operation on the czar to pre-
vent the possible extension of a slight
osseous exerescence which has appeared
on his Uranium at the place where Ne
was struck by a japanese fanatic
i'll 1891, while his majesty, then the
czarewitch, was making tour Of the
world with Prince George of Greece,
who, by knocking the assailant down,
saved his companion from further and
possibly more serious injury. The lat
ter, combined with overwork, has
caused the czar to suffer with vertigo
for some time past. The mere fact that
such news was issued from st. Peters
burg and was allowed to be transmitted
abroad, shows the gravity of the situa-
tioa, and the London afternoon papers
all comment upon it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-19
The seed is the Vital Thing.

Planting must be begun right. else no
amount of cultivation or fertilizer can
prevent the crop being failure. The
tirst step rs the selection Of the seed. DO
not take any risks here. Get seeds that
you can depend upon--seeds that are
fresh, that have a reputation behind
them. Th emost reliable seeds grown IN
this country are Ferry's Seeds. Wher-
ever seeds are sown the name Of ID. NJ.
Ferry Il Co., OF Detroit, Mich, is aguar
adtee of quality and freshness. \The
The greatest care and strctest caution
are exercised IN the growing, selection,
packing and distribution OF their seeds
Not only must they be fresh, but they
must be true to name.
On a par with the quality ofthe seeds
is Ferry's Seed Annual for 1897, lne most
comprehensive and valuable book or the
kind ever printed. Every planter, large
and small, should get, read and digest
this book before planting a single seed
1t is free to al who address the firm as
above.