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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Our Reserve Fighting Force.

Now as always the best ships in the
greatest number, as on shore the best
troops in the greatest masses, will be car
ried as speedily is possible and maintained
as efficiently as possible on the front Of
operations, but in various directions and
at various points behind that front there
are other interests to be subseryed by YES
sells OF inferior class, as garrisons may be
made up wholly or in part of troops no
longer well fitted for the field But should
disaster occur or the foe prove unexpected
ly strong the first line OF reserved ships
will move forward to fill the gaps, anal
ogous IN this to the various corps of re-
served troops who have passed their first
youth with which the continental organi-
cations of military service have made US
familiar.
This possibility has been recognized SO
well by modern naval men that some even
have looked for decisive results, not at the
hands OF the first and most powerful ships,
but from the readiness and number OF
those which have passed into the reserve
and will come into play after the first
shock of war. That reserve force should
decide a doubtful battle or campaign is d
frequent military experience-an instance
Of superior staying power -Captain A. T
Mahan, U. S. N, in Harper's Magazine. ,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

Every mouth has a character OF Its own
More can he told by the lips, even when
silent, than by any other feature, with the
possible exception OF the eye. Did you
ever see a man with small mouth amount
to anythingf No Did you ever seen a
man with broad mouth who was not a
genius$ No. Did you ever see n Inan with
arched lips, ,.rawn far down at the cor
ners, who was not either "a cry baby or q
tiend: Ne Did You ever see IL man with
u straight mouth and thin lips who did
not cling to purpose until it was accom-
plisheds No. Did you ever see a man
with lips turned inside our who Was not
an enthusias. No. Thick Tipped men
are generally impulsiXc Tim lips indi-
cate seeretiseneSs. y long upper lip means
get there y short upper lip mes
let things take their course. D. Cups ;
bows Oh u man iuouth-Wcu, have -
Speaking ae tua.ntauce with him. 7. :
hre for children and Wei4eH-New York
Press
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

As sit beside the empty hearth there's silence
all around
But hear the rocking measure of a cradle on
the ground.
My little baby sleeping draws her breath with
gentle sigh.
And my son, Of play now weary, nestles close
with dropping eye.
His hand is warm within my hand, his head
upon my breast
Is sweet with the scent of childhood, of the
young bird in the nest.
His face is hidden from me, but his eyes are
strange and bright,
And he whose eyes are like them walks toward
me through the night.
soon shall hear his footstcp-oh, his footstep
ON the stair.
The door will open, he will come and stand
behind my chair.
God, save me from these dreamsl The hearth
Is empty, far Is he,
And his little children lie asleep on another
woman : knee
-,,Realms Of Unknown Kings" Miss Alma
Tadema.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Clay, Loan and Sand.

The practice of attempting to effect IA
binding" of the metal parts, or small
stone, by putting in clay, loan or sand
is based upon the grossest ignorance, as
it fails even under incessant rolling
with the heaviest steam roller to bind"
longer than the first rainstorm or first
flooding from a lazy sprinkler coming
along to develop its sponge power, but
it actually hastens the process Of re-
moving the screenings and the dust
caused by the grinding action of wheels
and hoofs. Binding" is absolutely pre-
vented by it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Jaggs-what's good for insomnia, doc

Jaggs-W hat 8 good for insomnia, doc
tor? Doctor-How long have you been
troubled with it? Jaggs-Oh, | haven't
got it at ALL but my wife has. Sometimes
she doesn't get to sleep until or 8
O'Clock in the morning. Doctor-Well,
advise you to try coming home earlier.
He lat church) wonder why those two
pretty girls across the aisle look so sad >
She-Oh, it's because each has new
bonnet, suppose. He-I don't see why
that should be productive of such melan-
choly. She-Why each thinks the other
has the prettiest. He-Then why don't
they exchange and be happy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Idle Words.

Gossip tale bearing, SANDER, hattery,
untru,hIul1ess, useless words, words
conducive II neither instruction nor to
innocent entertainment, thrown out to
while away the time i'll a spare FIVE
minutes, words that are not consecrat-
ed by any seriousness of purpose what
ever-tnese are the idle words of which
our blessed Lord says an account must
be given az the day of Judgment. And
how many idle words are uttered every
day When we consider seriously how
much unnecessary title tattle there is
in the world, we may we'll be startled
at its magnitude. -MoGthly Bulletin,
Church Of the Advocate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
SOUTH DEER ISLE.

The visiting of the union here to Mrs.
V. Goss. of the Ocean View, at Stoning-
ton on Wednesday was an eminent sue
cess. The fog cleared up sufficiently to
make it agreeable travelling, and large
mum Der of the members attended. SeN-
eral mem bers of the Stonington union
were present as well as some friends from
outside.
Original papers were read and discussed
as we'll as some articles from the linton
Signal and Star an the East. and very IN
teresting hour MAS spent. Rev Mr.. Wal
lace made some remarks which were at
tentiyoly listened to. AT the close of the
business part Of the meeting Miss Maud
Wentworth, W ho is stopping at the house,
sang some very fine selections in the most
artistic manner. Mrs. Ella Warren rem
dered some fine piano music. The sing
ing during the session was from the White
Ribbon Hymnal. Mrs. Winnie Warren ac-
companist.
Lunch was served to all al the close of
the meeting, and with thanks for the en-
ioyable visit and entertainment the guests
departed This was a new departure in
meetings here, and being success may be
repeated at some future time.
The Stonington union chooses officers at
its next meeting as does the union here
Can we not hear from some other unions
in the county in this column? Speak up,
sisters, and let US hear from you. BIZ
July 80. Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

Chri tian ministers are not alone in
their antagonism to the bicycle. 1t
affects also the attendance at Jewish
Sunday services, or at least is claimed
to. We seriously doubt it, however If
the young men who go off on their
wheels would otherwise 60 to temple on
Sunday mornings. they would attend at
least on rainy days and during the win
ter months when wheels are laid aside
but careful inquiry fails to prove this to
be the case No, it is not the wheel that
keeps the young men away.
Hebrew.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
The Maine Re.ister.

James \. Donham, whose annual visits
with the NuiHe Register are looked for
by an army of business and professional
men of Maine, was in Ellsworth last week
distributing his invalus BILE book.
The present edition contains twenty
pages more Of town statistics than any
preceding one, which shows that the
State Of Maine is..making substantial
progress year by year. The new map has
been carefully revised, and shows the
route OF the new Washington County
railroad; also the extensions OF the b.
and A. railroad from Caribou to Lime
stone, the p. and II. +. railway from
Canton to Chisholm's and the {. and 5.
Il. 4. from Bridgton to Harrison.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
80 Apostolic Way.

The question that confronts the
church To-Day Is not how to awaken an
interest in missions, but how to get men
profoundly interested i'll Christ. Moth
ing bat living, personal union with
Him Will make the church missionaries
her bishops, her ministers and her
people. Christ was the great mission
AIRY. He came, He said, mot to be
ministeTrd unto, but to minister, F." In
terest III the mission work Of the church
can be sustained only as union with
Christ, the strength and inspiration of
the great missionary movement. is sus-
tanned. -Churchman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

The patients of Dr. Thomas Will be glad to
Know that he has arranged professional visits to
Ellsworth every other Tuesday at the American
House, and to Bluehill every other Wednesday at
Il" Bluehil House. There Is no physician in the
Hlted States better known than the doctor His
cures are so numerous and often of sueh mi.
l"culous nature that many writer's have claimed
that many of his cures were miracles DR..
lhomas' ability to tell patient his diseases
without asking question IS as well established
as that DIR. Thomas lives.
These visits of the doctor VIII Afford an ex
celient opportunity for many to consult this
eminent specialist close TO their homes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
81 RRI,

The nomination of Frank Jellison as
republican candidate for representative to
the legislature from the class towns Of
Surry, Bluehill and Dedham is very pleas
ing to the w hite ribbon women.a Mr.. Jel-
lison is a young man of fine character,
and has been worker for temperance ever
since he has been in town. He has been
supervisor of schools several years, and
on the board of selectmen. All these places
he has tilled with credit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Topic For the Week beginning Aug. :.
GurdiuenG hy Rev. >. Ia. Doyle.

Topic For the Week Beginning Aug. :.
Comment hy Rev. >. Ii. Doyle.
ToPlC.--Lessons from the life of Elijah
] Kings XVIII, 2J-S9.
Elijah Is the most unique character ii
Biblical history. He has been we'll call
ed the grdndest and most romantic
character that Israel ever produced. "
He lived in an age when tearlessueSS
and courage were greatly demanded and
was always found equal to the great &C
casions IN which he was such a proml-
nent figure. From such Il striking and
heroic life we could not but learn many
lessons, but Elijah's life is pre-emi-
nently a lesson ON prayer. OF all the
Old Testament worthless who prevailed
witA God in prayer Elijah is selected
by the apostle James TO illustrate the
fact that the telfectual, ferVeut PRAYER
of righteous man aYailoth much. Il
teaches us lessons on courage, on faith,
on Gad's faithtuluesS, but abnva every
thing q, his life illustrates the mower
of prayer aud this characteristic alvua
we vii euf hasize
/ Elijah was righteous man at
praIa r- .-lgiA WIS right with t5ed II
AN as4 when most men We're not So He
was ca -H1d terms with God at all
times and when critical moments came,
III winch al depended upon cod favor
and help, he could 90 to God with as
surau>a ha1 >od would hear him cd
does not hear sinners Sin paralyZes
many a prayer. If Iregard iniquity in
no. 2 ,
Lord viii not hear me- " 1t is we'll Il
be OF good terms with God at all times.
to live IN such a way that when we
greatly need His help and favor We may
seek it with carneStness and assurance.
2. Eijah's prayers We're definite and
specie He prayed for drought, for fire
to descend upon his affairs, for rain. He
illustrates detiniteness in prayer. Too
many Of our prayers are gitteriug gen
eralitiea We ramble heedlessly and
thoughtlessly over the whole creation
without giving defniteness to our de-
sires before God. We should know what
we want and then ask for it. Then our
prayers would not be so long and 50
meaningless.
3. Elijah illustrates faith in prayer.
He had such sublime faith in God that
he boldly declared that there should be
no dew or rain but according to His
word Afterward, when he prayed for
rain, he at once sent his servant out to
see if the clouds had appeared He be-
heved that his prayer would be answer
ed. How many Christians today in pray
ing for rain leave their knees to go and
look for the clouds? Many of US would
be surprised to see them. There is much
lack Of faith in prayer. We pray and
then we are surprised if the answer
comes which proves conclusively that
we did not expect an answer Our faith
in God should be real and strong
Eijah's whole life proves that our
God Is q prayer hearing and prayer an
swe11ng God. Let US ask that We may
receive, seek that we may find, knock
that it may be opened unto US
Bible Readings i Kings xvii. II,
1724 Nix. lie, Il21; Nj, l1-29; II
Kings i, 3, Is, Il; Ii, S-15 ix 30-31i
Ps, elk, 4 Math xvii, Is; xxi, %;
Luke w "a, %; Acts Vi, 4 Jas. ',
1918
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
III. 6. 1. IL. Column.

The c1itor invites secretaries of local unions
of the W [, L. L. in Hancock county, anu
white ribboners generally. to contribute 10 tiils
column reports of meetings or Items tuat VIII pc
~ Interest to workers IN other parts oil the
county Wewoald like this to be live column'
hut 1t needs some tfDrt on the part OF W Il /.
u. women To make it so. 1t is column oil their
n ltrni- and communications should lie short,
ard are, Of course subject to approval OF the
editor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

Any one can carry his burden, how
ever heavy, till nightfalL Any one can
do his work. however hard, for one day.
Any one can live sweetly, patiently,
lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down.
And this is all that life ever really
means British Weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Magazine. Book and Newspaper Notes

Under the title Episodes OF the War,
Scribpcr's viii give in each number brief
and vivid accounts of dramatic incidents.
Mr. Spears contributes 1.-The Winslow
Affair" J F. ]. Archibald OF the san
Francisco Erning Post twho was
wounded in the light while leading
squad OF regulars describes the actual
First Engagement of American Troops
on Cuban SOIL Mr., Elmendort was also
there, and furnishes photographs to
supplement the authors own sketches.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

Look thoughtfully at the present,
look forward to the future, look back
ward st the past-at the present with
firm and holy resolution, at the past
with humble and penitent gratitude, TO
the future with calm and earnest hope,
-CanCn Farrar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

Attention Is called to the advertisement in an
other column of Lestie's Weekly. The extraor.
binary offer of this valuable pictorial weekly
only 81 from now till Dec, fought to attract
hundreds Of new subscribers. Send 81 to this
office and secure most valuable pictorial his.
tory of the war.-Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Quite Fresh.

Eastern Man in western restaurant)-
I see you have oysters on the bill of fare
Are they fresh?
Waiter-Yes, sab; jus out Of de can.
sah.-New York Weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03


began to look dubious
The river ran, like most Texas streams,
through bottom of timber and rs the
bank nearest me was several feet higher
than the one opposite it was almost i'm
possible 10 perceive it until you We're upon
it BY the time | reached the river bank
the foremost Mexican was within n few
yards of me, shouting vigorously to me to
surrender
l held my course to within a few yards
of the river bank and then swerved sharply
to the right. The Mexican turned also but
his horse was slightly unmanageahle and
he was carried to the edge of the bluff,
and before he could recover the bank gave
way and horse, Mexican and all fell splash
into the water
Surprising him to be thoroughly dis
posed OF, l turned down stream and made
for the ford, which lay one mile below
around bend.
The other Mexican was not far behind
and urged his little pony to still greater
cxertions, but l steadily drew away from
him and considered my escape assured un
til | was suddenly dumfounded by seeing
the Mexican who had fallen into the river
ride up to the opposite side OF the ford.
His horse had loundercd out with him,
and he riding by much shorter line, had
reached the ford ia advance Of lie
Under other circumstances I should
have been much amused by his bedraggled
and detected appearance, but rs it was
was very nurh alarmed for here the river
described a second bend. and the nearer
bank rose many feet above the water eN
cept at the ford where for a few feet on
each side it sloped gradually down to the
water
II WAS impassihle for me TO escape with
ont nassinr one of the Mexicans. still
Ind ono chance though a slender one NV
rifle hung on the pommel of my saddle,
o,d vas for y,rl n GOOD shot
rode to the top of the slope, took delib-
crate aim and fired The Nexican's horse,
with a Shrek I hone never TO hear again.
reared upon his launches and fell dead
His rider ,nust fave been stunned by his
fall for he Law still and made no effort to
prevent me from passing him.
The other MEXICAN had almost overtak-
en- me as l for,ied the stream but once on
tho prairia 7 soon distanced him again
had ridden many miles and he had be-
como a mere sneck in the distance when
I falt a violent shock and was hurled from
WV saat How 7 remountel 7 do not know
I recovered CONSCIOUSNESS to find myself
covered With hlood riding slowly over the
1rair,e INV rifle gone INV horse Inning
faithfully nv nursuer less than half a mile
bebind bnt the precious disnatch still
safe
I had recaivex, a severe cut on NV head
besides the flesh wound on INV arm. which
had now grown ouite painful Nv pur-
s,er was gaining rapidly. although his
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

No lot has been so hard this year but
that it might possibly have been little
harder Is It not SO? Then be thankful
in due doqree. Michigan Christian Ad-
yocate
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

agony, SO l could not suppress my
groans. The noise made brought a
neighbor, who gave me Pe-ru-na. In
fifteen minutes began to feel better
The cure Pe-ru-na effected seemed
like magic" All druggists sell Pe-ru-na
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
Seeking an Ally.

Miss Gimp would you pray fer me
while was engaged in desperate under
takingf"
"Yes, Mr. Jumblcs"
well, pray for me while propose to
you '-Chicago Record
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03
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~~NNNON-N-N-~.NN- -----~-~
Observation-Disclosures NOrbuS.
tAfoieaI

Cholera morbus is very
distressing. Nothing re
lieves 1t like Pe-ru-na,
The following is from
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Il had a sudden at
tack of cholera morbus
early in the nj & h t.
The cramps put me in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-03

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

pipess TO the whole people without re-
gard to race, color, or previous con
dition Of seryitudc."
70 accomplish this work we call for
God give us men! A time like this de-
mands
Strong minds. great hearts, true faith
and ready hands,
Men whom the lust Of office does not kill;
Men whom the spoils of office cannot
buy;
Men who possess opinions and will;
Men who have honor and who will not
lie;
Men who can stand before demagoguc
And scorn his treachcrous batteries with
out winking:
Tall men. sun-crowned, who live above
the fog
In public duty and in private thinking. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
A CLEVER TRICK.

IT certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can try
it who has Lame Back and Weak Kid
news. Malaria or nervous troubles. we
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system. acts as a
stimulant to Liver and Kidneys, is Il
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC bottle at
any Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

THE DALTON-FARROW co.
Whistles, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

If you are suffering with any skin or
blood disease, rheumatism, Catar7h,
Ulcers, Old Sores, General Debility, etc,
send stamp to the Blood Balm Co., At
lanta, Co, for book of wonderful cures,
free. This book will point the way to
speedy recovery.
Botanic Blood Balm, (B. 3. b. is
manufactured after long tested pre-
scription Of an eminent physician, and is
the best building-up and blood purifying
medicine in the world. Beware of sub
stitutes. Price 81 for large bottles.
For sale by Druggists.
ONE IN A THOUSAND.
One summer, several years ago, while
railroading in Mississippi | became bad
ly affected with malarial blood poison,
that impaired my health for more than
two years. Several offensive ulcers an
peared on my legs, and nothing seemed
to give permanent relief until | took OF
Botanic Blood Balm (B. b. b.. which
cured me entirely. NJ. d. LANE.
Deveraux, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Bad management keeps more people in
poor circumstances than any other one
cause. 70 be successful one must look
ahead and plan ahead so that when a
favorable opportunity presents itself he
is ready to take advantage of it. A
little forethought will also save much
expense and valuable time. A prudent
and careful man will keep bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the house, the shift
less fellow will wait until necessity com
pels it and then ruin his best horse GO
ing for a doctor and have big doctor
bill to pay, besides; one pays out %
cents, the other is out a hundred dollars
and then wonders why his neighbor is
getting richer while he is getting poorer
For sale by J. II. Bobbitt. Henry Il.
Hicks and North Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

NJ. l.. Yocum, Cameron, Ia, says: 81
was a sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of pile remedies, but without
success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. / used one
box. 1t has effected permanent cure"
As a permanent cure for piles DeWftfs
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal. Heart
& Heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

1t Is a great leap from the old fash
Toned doses of blue-mass and nauseous
physics to the pleasant little pills known
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
cure constipation, sick headache and bill
iousness. Heartt & Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05
No Exception
To This Rule.....
Bicycles must be as
honest as the advertise
ments which exploit
them, and advertise
mentS must be as honest
as the bicycles they ex-
plot. Knowing this we
boldly assert the
.ICT0R...

to be the best bicycle made.
We will be glad to have you
believe what we say, but
gladder to have you prove
our statement. The closer
the Victor is examined, and
the more intelligence and
knowledge brought to bear in
the examination of it, the
surer we are to sell it. 1t
isn't a popular way to sell
bicycles, but it is our way,
and a safe way for all con-
cerned.
Baker & Bowen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

When a girl has decided that she
doesn't intend TO marry she begins read
ing with her feet UP higher than her
head
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Some people go through life believing
that they must have been changed in the
cradle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Beware of the plain woman: she has
to have handsomer bonnets than the
good-loOking woman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-05

Spain but TRIO has already fought its
battle and is the victor over all plug to-