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CHRISTIAN ENDEANOR.



Comment by Rev. =. IL. Doyle.
ToPIc.-The evils of covetousness. Xxx
II; Luke xii, 1921.
CovetousIess is an inordinate and I'M
lawful desire for that which is not ours.
It usually leads to an effort to possess
what we wish for most Unfortunately,
whether by fair means or foul ones
Covetousness is forbidden by the law of
God. Thou shalt not covet' is the
final command of God in the summary
of the moral law given to Moses.
Covetousness is selfishness. 1t does
not consider the rights of God or the
rights of man. but only self. The rich
fool, who had such abundance that he
did not know what to do with it, did
not inquire, What would God have
me do?" or What do my obligations
to human&ty demand that l should do:@
but only What shall l do?" and the
conclusion reached was selfish one
"This will do. will pull down my
barns and build greater, aud there will
j bestow all my fruits and goods " not
TO use for God or humanity, but for his
own ease for many years. That which
leads Is to disregard God and to fail to
consider cur fellow men is great and
grave evil.
Coyefausness Is one of the most dan
gerous evils to which humanity Is heir.
1t is a SIN of the heart and is not SO
easily stel and its dangers realized. 1t
creeps upon us gradually and has US in
its tolls before we are aware Of it, and,
i'll fact, while its prisoners many never
realize the fact Ne sin is Sc insidious,
and IN this fact lies one OF its greatest
dangers 1t is also a prevalent evil. 1t
affects, more or less, the whole human
race. Man naturally desires that which
is Of value and attractiveness to him,
and it is an easy step from the natural,
proper desire to an inordinate, sinful
desire. Being SO prevalent, it is lightly
treated by men generally. 1t is forbid
den by the law of God, but not by the
Law of man. 1t is often called by other
names, and applauded by the world
rather than condemned by it. But it is
no less AN evil in the sight Of God. God
looks at the heart and not on the out
ward man. The worlds standard Of
Judgment Is not lT0U 5 slduudTt- We
may escape the Judgment and punish
ment of men, but when we stand before
God we will be judged by what we are
and not by what we SEEM
The cure for oovetousness is Chris
tianity Christianity teaches men to
live for God and for humanity rather
than for self Such man can never be
covetous. Christianity shows Us the alb
solute deceitfulness and uncertainty Of
the riches of this world and of the folly
Of sacrificing eternity for time, Chris
tians themselves are often too much alb
sorbed in the things of this world. As
Christians and as Endeavorers let Us
prove to the world by our lives and
teachings that godliness with content
ment is the most desirable Of all pos
sessions
Bible Readings.-Joshua vii, 1929;
Sam Nv, 1926; II Kings V, 1927; Ps
X, 3; Prov. XIV, 81; xxi, 2426; lisa. Y,
s; Eccl. V, 10; Eek. xxxiil, 81; Math.
XVI, I4-1G; Mark vii, 2l, 22 Acts '.
Ill; Rom. Xiii. 9; Eph. V, ); Tim
vi, Gil.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
After the Storm.

The ships passed over the water,
But the wings Of the storm We're there,
And they beat the light back into the night
Till the sea moaned in despair.
They beat the ragged pinions
Till black was the heavens frown,
And they cleft the waves into yawning
graves
Till the ships in the sea went down.
They beat and beat the ribs of the fleet
Till the fleet In the sea sank down.
Now peace broods over the water,
And those wings no more are out
That scourged in their wrath the ocean S
path
And tossed the ships about,
That smote the sea in their anger
Til they made IL shrek and roar
With their cruel whips that dashed the ships
TIL the ships could hear no more,
And the airs are sweet, but the ribs of the
feet
Are rhitenins on the shore.
Frank II. Sweet
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

The man NTH money TO spend in adrer-
Using loants to consider the circulation Of
& newspaper first of all things. Good
goods al,cays bring good prices-only poor
articles are sold for lchdt can be receiued
for them. This is true of advertising as
of everything else. Lou rates and liberal
discounts Invariably denote small and
ualueless circulation. LeavenWoyth
KANSAS Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

TO UNIONS OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
Dear White Ribbon Sisters:
The time for reports for the State con-
vention is near at hand, and as the heads
of departments wish to have the local or
county reports ready at least two weeks
before the convention, let us all bestir
ourselves to be ready to send them in sea-
son. Don't think that because there is
but little it is not worth sending, but
send what you can.
COR. SECRETARY HANCOCK Co.
July -.
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~. @. {. IL. Column.

The editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the W. {. T. L. in Hancock county, and
white ribboncrs generally. to contribute 10 this
column reports OF meetings or items that Will be
of interest to workers in other parts of the
county. We would like this to be live column
but II needs some effort on the part of W. c. T.
U. women to make 1t So 1t Is a column of their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
1t. Items and communications should be short,
and are, of course, subject to approval OF the
editor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
Gbe farm ano Gome.

This column Is intended as vehicle for the
exchange of ideas, questions and answers re
cipes and leaves from the book of experience
Of every housewife and farmer In Hancock
county. BY 1t we hope to bind the readers of
THE AMERICAN closer together In one big ram
ily. Contributions are invited from the house
wives and farmers. Communications must be
brief and to the point. Address Household De
partment of the AMERICAN, Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
The Bible.

To us the Bible is more than a mere
literary study. We never read it but
with that profound sense of vsneration
which is due to one of the masterworks
of God Call US fanatic, an ignoramus,
if you please you cannot take from US
that sense Of veneration- Jewish Voice
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

Nurse lost thrack Nv tn children,
mum.
Mrs Cums-Good gracious! Why didn t
You speak to an officer?
Nurse-That's how it happened, mum
Baltimore Jewish Comment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
What He Meant.

Dauber struggling artist)-What do you
suppose the poet meant by the words
Art is long, but life is feetingY"
Frank Friend examining Dauber's last
picture)-I think it likely the poet meant
that life is too short for some folks to
learn to paint-London Answers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
Hard Lines,

Soph-I've taken to writing for a living
lately.
Senior-Kas the old man answered any
Of your Naturalization Courier
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERIODS OF PAIN.

Menstruation, the balance wheel OF
woman's life. is also the bane OF exist
ence to many because it means a time of
great Suffering.
While no woman is entirely free from
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
Pauper Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives nouce that he
L has contracted with the City of EAsworth.for
the support of the poor, during the ensuing year,
and has made ample provision for their support.
He therefore foTlids all persons from furnishing
supplies to any pauper on his account IS without
his written order, ne will pay for no goods 80
furnished. HAIRY 5. JONES,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
ittf0lta.
Her Life
Saved.

Il Vermont zOoman oe,y i'll aeiM a eomtE-
cation Of diseases, her case pnzzha tie Doctors -ip
parentt she seas on the edge Of tie Craze; that she
Ines today is due 10 a remarkable circumstance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

When you are out OF sorts, feel tired, Ian
guild and dull you need Hood'- sarsaparila. 1t
viii brace you up and give you strength aud
energy, vigor and vitality.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic aud
liver tonic. Gentle, reliable sure.-4drt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

II /. soothing, healing, and comforting TO the
skin because of its wonderful medicinal proper.
ties. Miss NJ a. Howe, trained nurse Milford Mass
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Comfort Powder

Tender feet. with the burning, aching sepss
ion arc effectively cured by Hslng
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27

been ma
lures plan
that women
otherwise
healthy
should sufel
so severely.
Lydia +. Pin
hams Nege-
table Com {
pound is T.
the most Z
thorough fe-
male regula.
tor known {
medical sci
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
MANY SOLDIERS DISHEARTENED,
They Kceniy Feel the War Depart-
mcnt's Neglect of Them.

There is great dissatisfaction among
the soldiers at Camp Lee over the fall
ure OF the War Department TO make any
provision for them so far in the way OF
equipment.
Colonel Morton Marye Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts, called at the Governors Of
fee yesterday and had communication
sent to the Governor who is at Marion
urging him to use money from the state
funds TO help equip and uniform the VIZ
ginia troops at Camp Lee who are unpro-
vided for in this respect. Colonel Marye
stated that half the men in camp had no
uniforms, hundreds were without descent
shoes or 4 change of underwear, and
there was hardly a single company
equipped for marching.
Many Of the men had TO sleep in soaking
wet clothes Monday night Hundreds
are growing discouraged and disheartened
by reason of the manner in which they
have been treated by the War Depart
ment. They expected to be provided with
uniforms and underwear. They were left
under the impression when they entered
the service that the Government would
equip them suitably for service. Despite
the fact that they have been In camp for
several weeks nothing has been provided
for them. Many of the soldiers are
ashamed to see their friends and rela-
tives who call TO see them and bid them
GOOD bye before they leave for the war.
This Is humiiating TO them and is pro-
ducing a very bad effect upon their
spirits.
Colonel Mayre is Of the opinion that
the Federal Government will refund the
money used by the State 10 give the
men equipment, and even If this Is not
done he IS sure the Virginia Legislature
will Appropriate the necessary amount 10
replace the fund.
II Is a well-known fact that many eX-
pressions of complaint and discomfort
have been made by hundreds of the sol
diers in camp. They think they have
been neglected and many Of them are
growing disheartened. It IS understood
that a number of the captains told their
men when they left home not 20 carry
any changes of clothing, that the FEEDER
al Government would provide them with
uniforms and equipment when mustered
into service.
Governor Tyler has received a tele-
gram from the War Department author
izng him 90 commission David c. Shanks
major of the second Regiment, and
David d. Price. Major Of the Third Regi-
ment.
Communications have passed between
the War Department and Governor Tyler
which, 10 Is understood. have authorized
the assignment Of two hattalOns Of four
companies each Of the colored troops as
the remainder Of Virginia's quota Of the
new call for troops. il is not known
what will be done as TO the officers Of
the negro battalions
Governor Tyler is still receiving n large
number OF applications from parties all
over the state asking for authority TO
form new companies for the war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
ANOTHER ACT
In Reference to tie Much-Discussed
Delinquent Land Tax.

An act in reference to delinquent land,
approved on February "a, lS9S, seems 10
conflict in q marked degree with the one
approved on February 1lth, which has
caused so much Indignation among the
small property-hOlders during the past
few weeks According to that act the s.
penalty cannot be collected until the
property has actually been purchased.
The act of February Gath reads as fol-
lows:
"Sec. G5l. How and by whom real es-
tate so purchased may be redeemed; II
redeemed the fact 10 be certified 10 COM
missioner.-(As amended by an act APP
proved February p, 1881 The previous
owner of any such real estate, his heirs
or assigns, or any person having the
right TO charge the same with
debt. may until further sale therefore re-
deem such real estate by paylng 70 the
clerk of the court OF the county or cor
poration in which such real estate Is
situated. the amount for which the SAFE
was made. together with such ADDITIONAL
surns AS woulu have accrued from taxes
and levies. If the same had not been pur-
chased by the Commonwealth, with inter-
est on the amount for which the sale
was made at the rate OF per centum.
from the day Of sale, and on the adj
ditional sums from the fifteenth day OF
December in the year in which the same
would have accrued: the clerk shall en-
dorse the fact Of such payment on the
delinquent land book, opposite the entry
of the tract or lots. When ,oal estate
is redeemed as provided in this section.
the clerk shall certify the fact to the
commissioner Of the revenue {. the coun-
" or city wherein such real cotate het.
For making statement, calculating IN
terest. and so forth. the said clerk snau
be entitled 10 a fee Of nifty cents. payable
bv the person redeeming his land.
1.-THE clerk shall, annually. at the time
he makes report 10 the Auditor d PUBIC
ACCOUNTS Of taxes collected by him. tas
now provided by law report upon blanks
TO be furnished by the auditor the
amounts received by him for the re-
demptibn OF delinquent lands and SHAH
nav The same into the public treasury at
the time fixed by law for paving in o-her
public money received by him.
"For his services IN receiving TINS
money and paying It into the ,reasury
no shall be entitled to a commission OF
per centum."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
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he hs- II
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Bone Llniment Il the Best on Earth.
Dear Sirs: About a month ago. having
arranged 10 go on a hunting trip. found
myself unable to raise my arm. having
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pointed. You sold me bottle or your
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
Mr.. SYCLE THE VICTOR.
lie Captures the Best DISCLAIMERS Nc
dal at Richmond College.

The delaimcrs contest. which took place
at Richmond College last night was 40.
tended by q large crowd. There were six
contestants, but the selections were Got
long, and the entertainment closed an
too soon for the attentive and sympa-
thetic audience. many OF whom arrived
SO late as 20 miss some OF the speeches.
The judges OF the contest were Rev. 7. q.
Mercer Prof Herbert II. Cox. and A. j..
Chewing. Esq. They declared. and the
people applauded the statement. that they
had never listened 20 SO excellent a cone
p test Of It's kind.
The successful decl3imcr was 1Ir. Moses
Sycle. OF Richmond. ana his selection
was Edgar Allan Poe's Murderer. waich
he rendered In an artistic and thrilling
manner The fact that among bits COM
testants We're one VINO lately won the
orators medal Of the College Literary
Societies and one who had won the
readers medal OF the College. speaks
well for Mr.. Sycles abilities. BE has won
honors before. however having secured
two gold medals az McGuires school
The medal awarded Tim in this contest
is a handsome gold one. given 0y Hiram
Woods. Esq. OF Baltimore and Will be
presented al the commencement, June
yl1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
Circuit Court.

In tho CITY Circuit Court the follow
ina, judgments were rendered:
S. j. O'Keefe vs.. the Grinhth Mayo
Manufacturing Company for 80.
w. NJ. Parrish vs.. l.. b. Garnett ana
Friah Baker for Nl02s.
Jno. +. Saville vs.. Endowment Guaran-
tee Company for 1866.
T. G. Folkes qualified 10 practice In
this court.
THE following suit was Instituted: W.
II. Curry vs.. Old Dominion Steamship
Company for s273o5.
In the Circuit Court OF Henrico Judge
Wexford yesterday sustained the demur-
rer 10 the declarations in the eight cases
OF the Commonwealth against Charies
Childrey. Mr.. Childrey Is the Comniis-
sioner OF Revenue OF the upper district OF
Henrico. This action was brought
against him by the Commonwealth. Tor
dereliction Of duty. Mr.. w II. BeVef-
ridge. counsel for Childrey demurfed 10
the declaration and the demurrefs were
sustained and cases dismissed. MT =.
r. Sands represented the Commons
wealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
ONLY 2,5O6 VOTES CAST,
Election Returns Received Ohcialiy.'
Total Vote i'm the City.

The Committee on Elections composed
OF Messrs. Andrew Krouse, j. p. Hub
bard. ]. Caskie Cabell and r. +. Walk
or. with Mr.. Walter Christian clerk and
ex-oficio member. met at the Hastings
Courtroom last evening at o'clock TO
receive the reports Of the Judges and Of
ncers of the general election Of last Fri
day.
The results approximate have been pub
lished heretofore.
The city officers were found 10 have
been voted for as follows:
r. VI. Taylor, Mayo 242i
d. C.. Richardson, Commonwealth
Attorney ........ ........ ............ Z,f@i
r. y. Munford. Commissioner Of Re
venue .-.-.... ........ ----...-...-.... Z4lo
Frank W. Cunningham, Collector. 23s0
IT, Claiborne Epps. Sergeant........ 2.4-0
+. J. Warren, Auditor................ 2i33
John y. Hughes. Sheriff.............. 1920
J.. G.. Garrison, High Constablc...... 2,i3j
The total number Of votes found TO
have been cast throughout the city was
2506. one precinct in a prominent ward
recorded only p votes for the election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
OLD PORTRAIT OF
@. JENNINGS WISE.
Found Among the Contents of the
Windsor House.
WILL BE GIVEN TO MRS. MAYOs
Capt. Wise was Son Of One OF virgin
las Most Distinguished Governors
A Brave Soldier Killed Whilc
Commanding the Blues.

Among the contents OF the Old Windsor
House at the corner Of Eighth ana
Franklin streets. when the latter was
abandoned as a hotel. was found a pic
ture OF the late Obediah Jennings wise
a former distinguished citizen OF hich-
mond, and a son OF Henry a. Wise, VINO
was Governor Of Virginia. This picture
will be to-day presented by the children
of the late Mrs Mary H. Cox. who was
proprietress OF the Windsor mouse,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01

Everybody laughed at the Academy Of
Music last night when the Lees. the hyp-
notists made a large class OF pyp1otizel
men, among them several soldiers. exc
cute comical performance that would
vie with the best efforts Of a professional
clown.
They sang and danced. cav6rted ard
raised "hgh inks to the music of the
orchestra and did manv feats that Doubt
less would have been impossible had they
been In control OF their senses
A stone weighing nearly No pounds Mil
be broken tonight across tho body Of a
men under the hypnotic inAusnes OF Pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
NO VIRGINIA OFFICERS.
Our Senators Want to Know Why Regi
mental Officers Are Not Selected Here

WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 31-(spe-
clad. Colonel Pettitt. of the regular
army. has been commissioned TO raise
one Of the immune regiments TO consist
Of twelve companies. He is to obtain
recruits from Virginia, West Virginia,
Maryland and the District Of Columbia.
IL has developed. however. that there
is no inclination or present intention to
select any of the regmental officers from
Virginia.
Governor Tyler has nothing to do with
naming these officers the authorities
here reserving that right.
Senator'S Daniel and Martin this morn
ing called on Colonel Pettitt and made a
vigorous protest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
Hoods Pills cure Sick Headache. CSC.

klns took place from the residence yes
terday morning at n o'clock.
The funeral Of Mr.. Jas. w. Pierce. the
well known druggist. took place yesterday
morning from the Second Presbyterian
church, and the interment was In Holly
wood. The pail bearers were Messrs.
James Il. Blair. Maurice T. Smith Cole
man. c. =. Burruss. James Harvey. r.
y. seldom. Joe Willis and Polk Miller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
THE OFFICERS
IN CONFERENCE
and Lieutenant Langhornc. Company III
Second Regiment. the lnnllr officer.
lConiInuel From FIST Page


Second Regiment. the Junior officer
GOES AS 4 PRIVATE.
Charles Chapman. formerly The Sixth
Sergeant Of Company B. has enlisted ass
a private in that command.
Company N. Second Regiment. Captain
BossieuXl had the right of line iu tho
parade Monday. Captain BossieuN did
not turn out on account of 90 severe sor1
throat and First Lieutenant Woon was
in command.
All the companies win do their Own
cooking to-day and the mess hall viii
be deserted.
DINNER IN CAMP.
Mr. Iandy Reese. of co. O.. Third Va.
Regiment entertained party OF his lady
friends Monday 90 real camp dinner
af which soup and hard tack were served.
Mr. Reese is about the smallest soldier
of his company and is very popular with
his friends, being noted for his hospital
ity I'm this city and Petersburg.
Those present at bis dinner were Mrs.
+. l.. Alexander OF Portsmouth. Mrs. s.
H. ID. Armstrong. OF Richmond Miss
Annie Hodges. OF Portsmouth and Miss
Sarah Bourbon. of Petersburg.
The ladies' departed with an expression
Of thanks 90 Mr.. Rees.
The Commonwealth Club will give
Lawn Smoker tomorrow night az
o'clock I'm honor OF the following men,
hers who have enlisted in the United
States volunteer army:
r.. =. Raukonship. Henry II Caring
ton, Jr.. VIM. Lamb Dauehtroy Jr. Ran
son Guy. Richard Gwathmey Waller Hole
laday r. Whitfield Jones. O.. "a. Jordan.
George b. Pegram. Thomas A. Spencer.
JOS Law Young, Jr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
AN OBSTREPEROUS PASSENGER.
He Tried to Run Things 10 Suit Him
self and Got Arrested.

George Wade. a negro. got obstreperous
on Barton Heights car No, III yesterday.
Conductor s. L. Hobson demonstrated
with him and tried to quiet him. but fall
ed He then ordered the disagreeable
passenger of the car. He refused 10
obey. whereupOn the conductor proceed
ed TO put him off. The negro struck the
conductor. and the latter swOre out Il war
rant and had Wade arrested. He was
lodged in the Third Police Station to
await his trial before the Police Court
to-day.
James Fry and 10 Christian Bergln,
white men. were arrested and lodged in
the Second Police Station yesterday
charged with stealing SL25 from Olive
Jones. The accused will have a hearing
before the Police Court to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-01
FITZHUGH LEE, JR,, LEAVES.
He and Two other star Officers Go to
Join General Lee.

Lieutenants Fitzhugh Lee. Jr, carlos
F. Carbonen and Algernon Sartoris
reached Richmond yesterday afternoon
and left on the O'Clock train for Jack
sonville. Florida. where they go 10 join
General Fitzhugh Lee as members of his
stan.
General Lee moved his headquarters as
commander OF the Seventh Army Corps
from Tampa TO Jacksonville yesterday.
The corps will henceforth be placed at
the latter place until further orders from
the War Department.
Mrs Lee received a letter from the Cen
eral yesterday. ie was IN fine health
and spirits and was. when he wrote the
letter making preparations 70 move his
headquarters.