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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09
DOUBTFUL TESTIMONY.
She Took His Answer Down, but Will
Hardly Make Use of 1t.


I'm the president of the Progressive
Woman's league, said the spare female
with sharp features as she gripped the con
duetor by the sleeve and made him inyol
UNFAIRLY ring the bell Of his punch and
thus register An additional fare.
II cant help that, a'am, replied the
conductor in n rather short tone--one fare
short, AS it were,
Nobody asked you to-" she went on.
I'm gathering Statistics, and entered
this car ON purpose To interview you. The
statement has been made in some news
papers in an attempt to prove that our sex
is incapable Of handling the reins of gov
ernmout that one woman gives more trou-
BILE in public conveyance than "a dozen
men. -
We'll, ma am
AS | WAS going To say" she ratified on,
"such an assertion is "A falschcod on tho
face of it, and 1t wouldnt be- worth our
while to contradict it if men weren't 50
prcjudiccd that they believe everything
that written against Our sex. New. in
your daily experience, do You find that
women give You moro tr5Uh.o than mel2'
We'll, ma am -
"perhaps l bad bet or put 1t more plain
ly," she said, intcrruIting HIM again.
Let me ask you HOW as "a conductor
would you find your work easier ii no
women Mt all rode in Trans"
lit might DO IA little easier ma am, " he
replied. but don't So how Ia the world
we should ever get along without Thorn.
wait a minute, she crtcd Jdytui!y.
Let me write down every word you ye
said, Once more see, we shall be able to
silence our cNeuiieS Now, ny goou man,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at might, tt sp0iIs their sleep. You can
drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like
top, For Grain does not stimulate; it nour-
isles, cheers and feeds, Yet it looks and tastes
like the best coffee. For nervous persons,
young people and children Grain,O is the per
feet drink, Made from pure grains, Get a
package from your grocer to-day. Try it in
place of coffee. Is and 25c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09

WHEREAS Isaac &. and Hannah NJ. Colt
w OF the town Of Hancock, in the county
of Hancock and State of Maine, did by their
mortgage deed dated June l. 1897 and record
ed in the Hancock county Registry Of Deeds
vol 3l3, page 400, convey to me, the under
signed, a certain parcel of land situated ~ he
known as the Avon z. Foss place, with build
ings thereon, Il description Of which is fully
given and recorded above mentioned. And
whereas the condition of said mortgage has
been broken l do this day foreciose he same
and take immediate possession of the same.
shall pay all legal demands and collect all
rents for the ensuing year.
MER1uLL D. CHArro-
Dated Surry, Oct, %, 1898
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09
Gold Comfort.

Breathlcss Would BE Passenger-When
does the han past train leave?
Porter-Fiye thirty.
Passenger-Wcll, the new church is 27
minutes past, the postotiice is 25 minutes
past and your clock is 80 minutes. Now,
In the name Of Joey, which clock am to
go byS
Porter-Yer can go by any clock yer
like, nut the train $ gene.-London Fun.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09

1t was a wild day in the Cortes. 81 ask
you how" demanded the ministerial
deputy, driven to frenzy by the assaults
of the opposition, 1--WE are g curtai run
ming expenses?" "Don't run so maehi"
shouted Carlist deputy. And amid cries
of "Viva Espanain the session closed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09

A unique series of weddings took place
recently in the Catholic church at
Adelong, Eng, when the Misses Hoffman
three were married TO three brothers
named Quinn. Two of the brothers who
were married were twins, and also two of
the sisters. One other brother of the
Quinn family is already married 70 siste
of the Hoffmans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09
Paauupeerr Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives nouce that ne
1 has contracted with the City OF Ellsworth, fOI
the support of the poor, during the ensuing year,
and has made ample provision for their support
He therefore forbids all persons from furnishing
supplies to any pauper on his account, as without
his written order, he viii pay for no goods &c
furnished. HARRY S. JONES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09

"Ah," sighed Mrs, Plimsole, we're
never suro OF anything in this life. "
"Yes, we are, her husband replied.
"Whenever you're quiet for half a minute
I am sure you say something soon
Or bust, a ~ never missed it yet. -
Washingl, tier.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-11-09

Stick to your business with he glue OF
industry.
The sun., 1898-01-02
SHORT NEWS STORIES,
He Wanted to Go to Wantango-R Reform
That Struck Sna2-A Bright Page
Wac knew Els Business.

He was typical westerner, and City
Ticket Agent Dorsey of the B. and O.
s. W. saw it at a glance, but he also
noticed q prosperous air about the
stride Of the fellow as he entered the
Office at the southwest corner of Fourth
and Main streets.
Il want to 60 to Wantango, said
the rustic
"Kentucky or Indiana:" inquired Mr..
Dorsey
Lord bless you, my friend, it's to
Wantango in Oklahoma | want to 90. +"
"Oh, " from Mr.. Dorsey (which
way do you want to go:'
"Ive allus heerd thet the shortest
distance between two places wuz a
straight line, and you kin start me as
straight as you please.
And then the gentleman from Wan
tango watched silently as Mr. Dorsey
pored over two railway guides
"WCll, sir, the lest can do for YOU. "
said Mr. Dorsey, is the B. and O. 5.
W. to st Louis aud from there over
the St. Louis and san Francisco. "
"Gjmne the ticket, mister | don't
know whether it's NY road, but when
you mention Frisco | know its the
right direction. louisville Dispatch
The sun., 1898-01-02

you:" asked the major, driven to sar-
cnsm by the awful stoicism Of the
yOungEter
"AW, ccnlrof You re not so many" "
rctortud Ii" fr4Gborn American infant.
The mayor tailed to the boy like "a
father, and At last lie cDut.rsccudod to
explain
soy, il ) dead tircsomo here, that's
Wot. We've NDt Is big moosic box on
1Our WhGeis NOt comes rOun an plOvs a
sight butter nor yer old pianny, an if
yer looks cat Of the winters yer kin see
til hurry Up Wagon every rlinnit. Yer
not III it, oll nan.
Mulor Gibson opened his front door,
and ms trlr.4d uI tue slums darted out
and when last seen was swinging on the
rear end Of d milk wagon that was fast
disappearing in the distance He was
returning to his beloved sluns. Chi.
/ cago Times Herald.
The sun., 1898-01-02
THE WARDROBE.
Early Hints of SpriBg-Ball Gowns and
other Pretty Things.

Tho first iluprrtationS Of French organ
dies are here and are Of almost transparrut
texture. There j. rrrdominancr Of rather
close floral effects in dcicntr colorings,
with "a tendency toward more or less dis
tnct stripes, formed by the design or ap.
Fearing as plain bands Of color. Black or
CANDIES with bright flowers are also seen.
and reproductions Of old fashioned pat
terms in which the floral design is inter
mingled with clouds Of color of rreg ular
shape.
Fans are small and elaborate. They arc
made OF YauZc, lace, silk and satin, but
gauze in particular is favored, and is GOV.
cred with spangles Or is painted with flow.
crS or wattrau scenes. a fan may bo a
most expensive work Of art, if the sticks
are finely carved and the decoration made
hy an experienced artist.
Nearly all evening gowns are trimmed
with applications Of embroidered ard
spanglcd lace, Embrnidcry of gold and
Silver is in high favor, with crystals also.
not merely tiny beads, hut large Jewels.
The bodice j, usually cloud Of lnous>einc
dc soie, plain Or with woven or embrod.
The sun., 1898-01-02
Weather Predictions.

1t was in the smoking room Of a Gu
nard steamer that worthy Tcuton was
recently talking about forecasts.
Look here said he. II dell YOU
vat it is. Iou peter don't dake no
shtock in dem weather predictions.
Dose bcoble don't know noding. Dpv
can I tell no potter as |. ~
But, my dear sir, - said person
present, "tbey tor'told the storm which
we have just encountered. "
"|cll, dat l,h 50, " said the German
contcmplatiycIy. But | dell you vat it
Is Dat storm would have come just the
same if it had not pcen predicted. -
Nuggets.
The sun., 1898-01-02
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

A Georgia drummer stopped at a
small Georgia town the other day and
was met by the cUlorcd porter Of the no.
tel, and the following conversation was
the result
Boss, you gWino to de hotcl:'
eyes. Where is the hus$"
Bus: We don't have en-"
"Well, where is the street carp
Street car: We don't have dem
nuther -
"Wcll, how am | going to get up
town do you SUPPOSE"
up town: Boss you's already up
town, and dis is it right here"
And then the porter turned to COM
panion and whispered;
dis man come fun fur ways. He
dcs doan know muffin. '-Atlanta Con
stitution.
The sun., 1898-01-02
"Prcsident Mckinley. "
A Page Who E@aw Els Duoinnzs

a trlGht little hny---onc Of the p,aos
oi tie synntg--SHt a. cue uf the senate
entrances the Other day, when lady
approached him with visiting culd in
her hand
"NIiI yea hand this to Senator
Blank" shD said
Il cannot, replied the boy, "for all
cards must be taken to tie east lobbv."
The woman was inclined to be angry
and went away mu'tcring. Then a
thought stru2ii her and taking out her
pocketDook she found a % cent piece.
With it III her hand she won't back to
the boy.
Here, my lad, " she said in q coax.
ing tone, "hero is quarter to take my
card in. "
Madam y said tho boy without a
moments hesitation, Il am paid q
larger salary than that to keep cards
out. Washington Post.
The sun., 1898-01-02
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

Every man is bitter pessimist when
he has boil
Ihe average woman thinks there will
be no marrying III heaven because there
won be any bachelors there.
Dante made one mistake-he Cusht
to have saved the deepest hottest oven
ior the man that writes the beginner. :
cookbooks.
When u woman has On new hat aut
man looks at her, she thinks he is adj.
lnlrlnS it. Whenever "a woman looks at
hcr She wonders if she has forgotten to
take OH the prlce g.-Now York Press.
The sun., 1898-01-02

cred design, and j. shirrcd, plu''rd. pufrrd
ana diapcd in every concoiynL ,ay, lace
being often inlcrminlcd. Ostrich plume
trimming and flowers are also cmploycd
as decoration.
There is u tendency among modiatcs to
Introduce historic styles among hnll cos
TUNES, nodnni2ing them to ncrcrd with
the present time, TO suit Gaahonnbe tuste
Louis Quin2c"flccts are particularly pleas.
ing.
An Illustration il given which shows an
evening gown Of straw Iuuirr. The skirt
has three podcts at the back, ana is adorn.
cd by three putiings Of straw lnoussclinr
do sole arranged diagOnally The drapcd
bodice of nlOirc is crossed in front over tho
right side, which is composed of putfcd
moussclinc The back is close fitting. Tho
wrinkled sleeves Of mousselinu terminate
ut tho elbow IN plated ruiHcs, and there
are also plaitings at the shoulders. COPPER
satin is used for the belt, sleeve bows and
shoulder knot, and a cluster of copper
chrysanthcinums Is placed at the right
shoulder .JuUlC CIIOTIET
The sun., 1898-01-02
Nay Be President Himself,

\ boy "ho presented himself for adj
mission to one uf the schoolships at
which sailors are trained for the navy
was asked the usual questions at the ex.
aminatlons. "Whcrc were you born:"
In Modern Times, was the reply.
"Ihc question is not when but where
you were born.
"Aboard thc brig Modern Times Of
Portland, Me, bound for Ilayre with a
cargo Of phosrhatos. -
"How Old are you:"
"Si&rccn last March. "
Who is the ruler Of Encland?"
"Guron Victoria. "
who is the ruler Of the United
States"
"President McKinloy.'
"How do queens and presidents ac-
quirc powtr:'
'Qnr"Hs are born SO, and presidents
glt there hycaU.o they're smart. "-CAi.
Cago Record
The sun., 1898-01-02
q Long Wav Ro,,rd


lie was tnlH III Massachusetts and ,rovo,od
half hIs !:lr 'e'
10 hnd littrs Indy whom he couId ,p,,,e h,s
wife 'N' '''N
lie went t" c"'io'mn one summer IN great
haste, e
hu' returned because he could not find ono
suited 10 HIS taste
ohc "'h''r Il" went way down south and ue,
som" beauties there
"Ao' II wlAt Il" declared was true, were fair
est Of the fair. '
hu' Wh'h he got lack home again his ne,yh
bors only sighed 'e'
I'""uso ne ana not bring with him u young
ana O.ushing bride
nc 1ourn"y'd north TO Halifax and then eros,
49,. cd Ger to France,
"here women are SO beautiful they all tho
men entrance. ''
''' ''sN'..u next through England and when
his trip was Ger '~"
H' came BACK and was welded to n piri who
lived next door. ""'
-Ihonas y. Porter in Boston Gloho
The sun., 1898-01-02
WHAT TO WEAR.
Latest styles In Walking Costumes-Ne,s
and Effective Trimmings.

For walking costumes perhaps the most
favored StIl" IS that in which skirt and
Jach"t are alike. Moro and more embroid
cry ana N"itacho are employed to decorate
'h"S" costumes, and the collar at least is of
lur If there is neither fur boa rsvcrs nor
pclrrInc. Blouse Jackets are most often
seen, but for those who do not care for
blo'laca there arc clusc eton jackets, double
breasted and coming just to the waist.
They are closed with buttons of amethysts
or other jewels set In circle Of gold,
Cloth or hairy woulens are much used for
such toilets, blue green, purple and brown
being the preferred colors. Braid or vel
vet ribbon forms the decoration
Many walking skirts arc trimmed with
ruillcs or llounccs These are sometimes
arranged in the form Of scallops or van
dykes. Sometimes they outline u curved or
pointed ,ablcr, ris ng at the back. Such
ruiilcs are decidedly tho mode and are
seen on gowns of all degrees Of elegance.
On costumes Of black cloth the correct
The sun., 1898-01-02
Labored Humcr

Dusty Rhoados--Lot's apply for dam.
ergcs.
Bad Why?
Dusty Rhoades-Dis here paper says
de joke fellies is overworkin Us. New
York Press.
The sun., 1898-01-02
Then the Door Slammed

ltincrant lchahod--l should like tc
have II cold bite, mum
Mrs. Mum-Ccrtainly Wait right
there and you'll get frostbte very
soon. New York journal
The sun., 1898-01-02
Reform Chat Struck q Snag.

Major Gibson believes that he has a
mission to reiCrm the world aud talks
impresslvely Of the humanizing lnfu.
ences Of culture The other day the ma
Jor persuaded street gamin to accom-
pany him hone, and the young daugh.
The sun., 1898-01-02
Why johnny Got It In the .I,c

Mr.. MilI'AlS, said LITTLE luma.y
Tucker to the guest, Il den ,cr Vhy
mamma sand | mnstn t say an, t.'ug
about your neck. You haln't g,l yLy
neck "-Cluvago Tribune
The sun., 1898-01-02
The Philanthropist's Dime.

RagSon Tatters-Say, mister, gimme
q dime
Jiggins-l suppose you want to get
drunk with it:
RaSson What! With a whole
dime! No; want ter buy corner in
wheat and ship it up ter Klondike.-
Philadelphia Record.
The sun., 1898-01-02

trimming Is rulllc Of white velvet with
large, black figures, the Same sort of vel
vet appearing in the bodice, where il forms
the sleeves and rcyers
Black ana white striped velvet is fash.
lohhDic ana effective, being softer in as
pecl thah me same combination in silk or
satin.
Little rulllcs Of ribbon gathered in the
Thlldie are new and modish trimmirg
ana are often used in many close rows
b''ilds OF noussclne do sole rui,lcd in tho
same way are also used.
lho picture shows dinner gown of sky
cl''c broche silk The skirt is finished bv
- u, pahd ol black ostrich plumage around
tne loot and opens at the side over a panel
OF sulrure over black satin. Tho bodice
is stretched behind and drapcd in front
anu mas hsort Of bolero composed of points
VI gi1puro over black satin. The high
e",'ar ''' Is edged with black plumago and is
cut away in front to leave the throat un.
covered. The sleeves arc of vuipuro over
o'"rk satin. Tho black satin belt has long
'"''' "' 'he hark JUDO CHOLLET.
SllbSrrll q for I'm, S,.,
The sun., 1898-01-02
In 81. LnNil.

Guest ON restaurant Here, ~s4'o
bring NE napkin
N"iter--;S'rry, boss, hut d. ,'Ai q,
de "oGcr tahlr's usin 1t lo tlliu,.j
sah. --Chlcagp N,Ws
The sun., 1898-01-02
MOTT 50 DEAD TIEEslME

ter Of the family was invited to play
some Of her show music for him. He
was then treated to u sumptuous repast,
which he disdainiully rejected And a
settled gloom established itself on his
dirty little face.
"Why don't yOu cat?' asked the ma.
jor with solicitudc.
"DOn't like them kind of vittlcs, "
was the unexpected answer
AREN'T you having "A good timer"
asked Mrs. Gibson in motherly tone.
"Naw'
isn't it fine rrnrvh here to nleass
The sun., 1898-01-02
Two CT q Kind.

Cnstomr 'irrltablyJ-- Waiter, I'm
tired Of waiting!
Waiter tw,H!!!yJ-Eo am |, sir
Nuggets.
The sun., 1898-01-02
n Youthful Financier.

Daddy, Go yuu think might have
dIme 50 that could ave pcnny to
that poor blind man - New York
Truth
The sun., 1898-01-02
A REQUEST Crante(l

"Only give my client time," pleaded
the lawyer, "and | am sure he will re.
form"
And the judge gave him seven years.
-Somerville journal.
!Noycrn"r Lowndcs, Of Maryland, has
Wltlid ra"n from the United States SEN
atnrial contest
The sun., 1898-01-02

Had "A great dream last night!
Dreamed de moon wuz ninety TO- mil
llum miles away from de cart"
Huh Dat amt no good dream! Dew
am no Sech number in policy, SO w
KAN rlhF 1t. New York Journal
The sun., 1898-01-02

Snbscril G for TuE SrS.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-31
TRAMPS WELCOME TO-DAY.
GOOD NEW YEARS DINNER.
COME IN.

The Weary Waggles', the Dusty Rhodes
and the Ragged Ruggles' all Toasted that day
Along in the middle of the forenoon there
might have been seen man in front OF
the house reading, in some wonder, the nvi.
tat'on. He quickly walked away, but soon
after another tramp applied for admittance
Miss Benson not only fed her strange guest
but she entertained him with conversation
She asked him about his life as tramp.
Il am not q tramp naturally" the man
said. 81 was gentleman once, years ago
and was in love with girl, but"
Well" exclaimed Miss Benson, what
Of herr" Something about the guest moved
her strangely.
"Oh, nothing; we quarreled; was a stub
born fool and went away to South America
| received a blow on the head and wandered
about all over the world, until, few months
ago, recovered"
Have you found that girl, or don't yor
care for her any more!" asked Miss Benson
III strange voice.
Il am looking for her now, was the re
ply, "and when find her will show bel
this" and the tramp pulled from his pocket
golden medallion.
Dick" cried Miss Benson.
Margaret cried the tramp, and, throw
ing of his false whiskers, Dick Somers anc
Margaret were clasped in each others arms
They decided to give Fate no chance t.
n.eddle again with their affairs; they mus
be married on New Years day; year wa
too long to wait, so the New Years feas
| for tramps was turned into wedding sup
per for two loving hearts, separated alread!
| too long.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-31

and while resting with his command at
picturesque wayside inn, Lieut.. John, JE.
was agreeably astonished when addressed.
in somewhat mixed United States, by tho
1otupd matfoh of the establishment. She
cslled him "Otfisair Saxtone." She had asked
one of the soldiers the name OF their com
mander, and he had simply replied: Sax
ton"
Quickly it all came out. She was the
whilom Samantha Marley, the war-waif Of
Tennessee, and she had lovely daughter
whose name was Lucia. Samantha's moth
er's name was Lucy and Jose's mothers
name was Lusette, 80 Lucia was compro-
mise.
Taking up again the conversation between
John, ST., and Sam Nelson, John said:
well, this is the how of it, Sam. That
John of mine has run aerost a poosy gyri
down there in Porty Reeka, and her name
is Lrcy-what was that blame dago's name
that run away with Samantha ?--er-er-"
why, Rody-gay-and he was gay, too.
Warn't he, Johng'
Never mind about that. My John has
captured Samantha'e daughter down there,
and he says that country's good enough for
him-'wano, whatever that is. But he's
comm home long about Christmas for a
visit, and he wants us to dig up the best
dinner We can for New Years day, the day
lie expects to strike us"
Sort Of nine-strike, won't il be, John 20
well, soTter, Sam. But l want to tell
you that there amt nothin too good for
them boys that's comm back from that
nasty war-mine among the rest--and John
and his Lucy will get a dinner worth eatin
if this farm and Chicago can furnish The
tuck"
Sand me, John"
ooh, you and the Others will be there, Il
you promise not to fetch any ir-6xin's!'
| WILLIAM LIGHTFooT vIsScHER.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-31

proof to the contrary, and because there
must be starting point somewhere, this is
as good time as any for adding an advance
figure to the terminal one which marks the
number Of years that have elapsed since the
Christ-birth at Bethlehem.
Because men have determined to mark it
is the dawn of new year, by the sheer force
Ct association they have seen fit to connect
i with everything that is new. 1t is then
that business men balance their books and
take new start; it is then that humanity
takes on spasm of penitence and decides
that it will put off this or that bad habit
and begin all over again. 1t is a day of throw.
ing away of pipes and tobacco, the eschewing
OF the wine that is red and the sealing of
the lips against lying speech and all man.
ner of oaths. On the principle that it is bet
ter to try to do right and fail than not to
try at all, the New Year resolutions might be
pronounced an unqualified success. But il
one look for permanent results from this
almost universal practice his search will be
as empty as that of the cynical old philoso-
| Lher who went about with his lantern trying
to find an honest man.
| Ouc SuOluu expect ilucH seTlOuSneSS III U
day like this; for if it be the beginning OF
Il new year it proclaims the resurrection
less death of the old year. And it is a very
solemn matter to think of the dead that
shall not live again, whether the corpses be
those Of things or men. The good resolves
come of the memory of the fruitless, OF
! chaffy or bad grain harvest of the time
that shall not be again. The holy resolu
tons, numberless as the sands upon the sea
shore, are so many witnesses to the truth
that man, as rule, would like very much
to be good, and his failure to reach his
ideals is due more to the infinite weakness
of the flesh than to any downright de-
pravity.
The old year has gone into the infinite
shadowy past out of which troop the ghost:
of things. The new year is on with its ur
certainties, its promises, its hopes, its am
billions and its vanities, none of which may
possibly assume shape until after their rear
ization. If it were not for hope the heart
would grow cold and die. So with the ex
ueerance that is born Of the presence ii
the optimistic deity, man echoes the senti
ment of the masses: 'sThe old is dead; OF
with the new."
| WILLIAM POSSEP COREE