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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
Broken Lives.

God even seems to break them some
times, that they may become truly use
full. At least he can use broken lives in
his service just as we'll as the whole;
indeed, it appears as if men can never
do much for God until they are bro
ken vessels. He chooses the weak
things Of this world, that no flesh may
glory.
We ought, therefore, never to be
afraid Of t5od's rrovidences when they
seem to break up our lives and crush
our hopes and even to turn Us away
from our chosen paths Of usefulness and
service. Whom he shuts one door. it is
because he had another standing open
for our feet When he breaks our lives
to pieces, it is because they viii do more
for his glory and the worlds good bro
ken and shattered than whole. Pres.
byterIan
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
.eraCt II.
March %.

During that sadly memorable week, Feb
1924, W. c. T. L. national headquarters
at the temple was the mecca for SORROW
ing comrades and friends. White rib
boners from distant states and friends
men and women-representing every Sec
ton of the country, came to express as
best they might the universal grief. In
the reception room large picture of Miss
Willard was decorated with white carna-
lions and broad, white ribbon pendant
sent by the Nashville. Tenn union. On "A
stand under the picture was the Crusade
bible, open at the Crusade psalm, also he
garel Miss Willard always used at con-
ventions, tied with white ribbon The
centre table held a wreath of magnolia
and palm leaves, sent from Florida. The
windows and doors We're draped in purple
and white bunting, looped with white
ribbon and ferns. The Illinois office was
also drapcd in white bunting. In the cdi
torial rooms and the offices of the Temple
trustees and Chicago central union were
" hite carnations and on tho door. stream
ers "f broad, " hitc ribbon eutwiuod with
smilaS Signal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30

The patients Of DIR. Thomas will be glad to
know that he has arranged professional visits to
Ellsworth every other Tuesday at the American
House and 10 Bluehill every other "Wednesday Al
the Buehil House, There Is no physician in the
United States better known than the doctor M
cures are so numerous and often Of such a mi.
racuious nature that many writers have claimed
mat many of his cures were miracles. Dr.
Thomas ability tell a patient his diseases
Without asking a question is as well established
as that Dr. Thomas lives
These visits of the doctor VIII afford an ex
ceiient opportunity for many to consult this
eminent specialist close to their homes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
II. 6. &. Il. Column.
ENI-IlI nEER ISLE

The Union here met with Mrs NJ {.
Warren Wednesday and had a very pleas
ant session. The department Of work
among quarrymen and sailors was the
topic OF discussion. much interest in this
department being taken here. \ large
amount Of literature has been distributed,
and lately a numter of comfort bags
have been made Tor the Same purpose.
Sunday was observed with appropriate
exercises Tor Temperance Day There
We're temperance lessons in the sunday
school classes. and the pastor. Mr. Gar
land. preached stirring temperance ser
mon from Prov. %: 800. He gave an
eloquent tribute to the memory of Neal
Dow and OF Miss Willard. His theme was
haracter-decision of character, back
bone, moral courage to fight wrong in the
face of opposition being the needs of the
times. He denounced the people who APP
prove of temperance in a lukewarm way
and then vote for the measures that coun-
teract it.
March %. Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
sowing and Roaming.

We are not done with life as we live
it. We shall meet our acts and words
and influences again. a man will reap
the same that he sows, and he himself
shall be the reaper, We go on sowing
carelessly, never dreaming that We shall
see our seeds again. Then some day we
come to an ugly plant growing some
where, and when we ask, What is
this:" comes the answer: 4 am one of
your plants. You dropped the seed
which grew into me, " We shall have
TO eat the seed that grows from our
sowing DIR. j. r. Miller.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30

MIR stevens has hyeu ia Chicago since.
Miss Willard funeral. aud is every day at
national headquarters, encouraging and
comforting all hearts by hcr strong gen
til presence Important business calls her
Il Portland for aheHf three weeks, and
then she VIII return t. Chicago for a short
llHe. She i planning To- -. nj a. much
time ~ headquarters ~ TIM interests of
the work demand The national union
has great cause for Thanksgiving that So
tried and true hand i upon the helm in
this crucial time. Miss Anna Gordon i
also IN Chicago, hu>ily at work upon the
memorial volume, hich. at the request of
the general officers and a one Of Miss
" lizard literary executors, she is prcpar-
ing After The book j. completed Hiss
Gordon will probably 20 to England for a
time, at the urgent invitation of Lady
Henry somerset Signal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
Word From California.
PASADENA. CAL. March

PASADENA, CAL, March 8, 1898.
To the Editor of The american:
We have enjoyed very pleasant winter,
but have not had our usual rainfall, so
our beautiful hills are not so green and
beautiful as they would be il We had had
plenty of rain. 1t is not too late yet to
get perfect downpour, but usually our
heavy rains come before this. Nevert he
less, when they hold off late, provided
they come before the crops are injured by
drouth, they serve us best.
AT this time our hotels are full to over
flowing, with eastern tourists. and they
enjoy the sunshine more than they would
the rains. So while we, the residents,
would like plenty of wet just now, our
most esteemed friends, the tourists, pre-
fer it as it is. And since we cannot dc
otherwise, we are willing to show to our
brothers and sisters from over the
"divide' our uneNcelled climate.
p. q. WOOSTER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
CHRISTIAN ENDEANOR.
Topic For the Week Beginning April s
Comment by Rev. -. ii. Doyle.

i'p'' 1or '"e - -
~, ,..,.t o.
,viii Lilo. heb. Xiii, >.
The word "hosnitalitv" means love
70 STRANGERS The kindness of Christian
;tv is NOT IN he hmited 70 the followers
If Christ hnt extended 70 all men with
whom we come in contact In a sense
.h;s eracs of bosrit,Iitv needed IN he
ennbasi1ad in ancient times more than
today and nartirularly in oriental
countries where methods of travel were
and ara glow aud t,dinus and where
DIacas of publie entertainment We're few
and far b4f,vren STRANGER. in travelling
fron, ,,1ac, f., ,.l.,, had "a ha entertained
in the homes - the noe, i. and the Ger
diali+,. If tbe,r rs,.ri,rj. = and the hauu-
+,+,,I,,a.. - No. .,-t-,i,r1,l,nt MI ps
WI, .,,,,,7ir.,tigp Tbunri1 ,,.t hayipy IN
e,,ta,t..i,, .,r,. st,.,uo,,r. ~
- b..,,-.. ,ia.r ,.- d.. ,.t..r ,.,7ia.. in
c,r+a-- ,5ir6 +...s,HO fs5n, W. do rat
l.,,..,,. H., ill.,. lss,,.-3 it,-I.,,.t. ~ bD.f-
naus IN .g,.i.f1 ND shGal8 #afvyav. ~
arcisa nm. rTa,r II ff.,.jfa1ity We
slo,,1.l w.. l-,,,,717. .,rd c4n.i,is,.1.l,
all ,,,ar -.,-,-rv,yhrrf
In ,I,e r.+,rsness we see
u,.,,+alit,. ;llrs+rated Con viii
I'm II, ,b;, MASSAGE we sea oriental
bosri+a1ifv heautifu1x iIlnstrat,a
Abr,b.,, - seated in hi +an+ door NJ
MONDAY and saas a. no suD1,oses three
stranea men annroachine He rms IN
meet them nresses them 70 accent his
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
Gratitude and Generosity.

Whenever find great deal Of graft
tude III a poor man, take 1t for grant.
ed there would be as much generosity if
be were d rich man. Pope.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
Che farm ano 6omr.

This column Is INTENDED a. 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 it we hope to bind the readers of
THE AMERICAN closer together In one big fam
lily. 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, 1898-03-30
A Good Address.

Outlines a good address carries with
it infinitely greater weight than the
soundest logic Or the Hottest eIoquenoe.
-UniversalIst.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
throlcal.
Boy was
Dying.

Hoa0 ALd atas brought hack from the brink Of
the grace 10 enjoy healthy, Aa26y otildAood. one
mothers adezfe for parents concerning tie health Of
their children,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
SPONGE COOKIES.

3 eggs, l cup sugar. heaping coffee cup
of -four, l teaspoon of cream tartar, and
Z of soda Beat the eggs to a stiff froth,
aid the sugar and flour, and beat thor
oughly Drop teaspoonfuls Of the mix
tire en bHttcred tin and bake in a quick
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30

Thanks, M, for the fish balls, they are
fine. Here is something the children will
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30

Where was everybody last week? Not
in the household column sure.
l have been making picture frame, and
it is SO pretty that am going to tell "our
folks about it, as ! never saw one like it
| wanted to frame a l4xl7 picture, and as
my purse is often smaller than my ideas,
had to invent something. | took paste
board strips three and one half inches wide
and made the foundation, then made three
graduated rolls of stiff wrapping paper Just
large enough for the three to scantily
reach across the foundation. Then tackled
the largest rolls to the edge all around.
and the smallest about half an inch from
the inner edge tall aroundl. First, how
ever, | forgot TO say | tackled a strip of
paste board about an inch wide on three
sides of the back of the frame next the
inner edge, to hold the picture in place,
and sewed two rings on to hang it by.
Next, having two of the rolls in place |
took two colors of crepe paper, green and
pink, and with the green begun on the
outside, lightly lacking over the back
edge of the frame about an inch, then
turned it over the first roll, lacking it
loosely giving room to putthe middle roll
in without tearing ii. then double this pa
per over the inner roll and under the
inner edge Of the frame. Then cover the
middle rolls With the pink paper and prts-
in between the two others
l mitercd the CORNERS, that i. joined
them al the angie uf the frame and fa~-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30
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friends Ir
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-03-30

Eco.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-11-26
AllTnE SUFFERER

Face, Hands and Arms Covered win
serofuious Humors - How . Cure
Was Effected.
"wheu five years old my littse boy bad
ecrofula on his face, hands and arms. IL
was worst on his chin, although tho sores
ON his cheeks and hands were very bad.
Il appeared In the form of red pimples
which would tester, break open and run
and then scab over. After disappearing
they would break out again. They caused
intense itching and the little sufferer had
to be watched continually to keep him
from scratching the sores. We became
greatly alarmed at his condition. MY
vife's mother had had scrofula and the
only medicine which had helpd her was
Hoods sarsaparilla. We decided to give
It to our boy and we noted an improve
ment In his case very soon. After giving
him four bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
the humor had all been driven ont OF hia
blood and 1t has never since returned
WILLIAM BARrz, 416 South Williams st..
South Bend, Indiana.
You can buy Hoods Sarssparills OF al
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
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PIERRE GEORGE
No 1855.
Third Justice Court.

Parish Of st. Martin. State Of Louisiana
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Hoods Pills s ss:s 70 s operate. s cents.
Congress And The Peace Treaty.
Daily Itsm.


In reviewing the chances for q
ratification by the Senate of the
treaty ceding the Philippine is
lands to the United States, an Ess-
tern contemporary says:
"The House of Representatives
will not be consulted, even should
the provisions of the treaty neces-
state the passage of revenue bills,
which can originate only in that
body. The House cannot refuse
to vote the appropriation required
by a treaty with foreign power
with any more property than it
can withhold the supplies necessa-
ry to meet the current expenses of
the General Government, for
every such treaty is made by the
Constitution itself q part of the
supreme law of the land"
This is rather too ssnguine a
view of the situation at Washing
ton for an enlightened journal to
take. If the conclusions of our
contemporary are well-founded the
President and Senate can, if they
desire it, involve the country in
war without action on the part of
the House. If the House cannot
refuse to vote the appropriations
made by treaty. it could be made
. party to 9 war to which it is
strongly opposed.
It is held to be the duty of the
House to pass appropriation bills
to meet any demand of the Gov
eminent, but this obligation is not
carried to an extent which would
require the Representatives to
continue 10 support q measure
that did not rest upon popular ap-
prevail. It is not at all likely that
such an issue will be raised when
Congress meets, but any view Of
the conditions at Washington that
excludes the House from the final
discussion of territorial questions
is fallacious in the extreme. The
House in its way is as important
u factor as the Senate. The last
named body alone can rstify the
treaty, but the administration
must depend upon the House al
one TO carry out the provisions Of
that international agreement.
Taking this unsssailsble view OF
the matter it is q great comfort to
know that both the House and the
Senate are solidy Republican.
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NOTICE.

Olivier. La, Nov. 9Th 1893.
Notice in hereby given to the public
that will not be responsible for any
debts incurred by Angelo BOntte. my
wife. who refuses to return To my matri-
monisl domicile. ELOI BOUTTE.
Nov-l2-3nd.
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R. l. P.

Friday morning as we get ready
to close our forms the weather is
cold with a light rain falling, with
all the prospects for bad, disagree
BILE weather.
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Valuable 60 W omen.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headsche
disappears, strength takes the place of weak.
ness, and the glow of health comes TO the
pallid cheek when this wonderful remedy 10
taken. For sickly children or overworked
men il has no equal. No home should be
without Browns Iron Bitters. For sale By
"All Dealers"
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CONSTABLE SALE.

CONSTABLE SALE.
PIERRE GEORGE
SAMUEL Mitchell.
No 266.
Third Justice Court.
Parish Of st. Martin. State Of Louisiana.
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Advertise in the Messenger

An insurance oil heater came
very near setting FIRE to the Ter
trou hotel Tuesday night. 1t had
taken fire in some unknown man.
ner, and was thrown out of the
gallery just in time.
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By virtue Of o writ Of 6eri facias issu-
ed on the 18th day Of November 1893, In
the above entitled and numbered suit;
have seized and will proceed to sale By
public auction to the highest and Leaf
bidder. at the Office Of the Justice Of the
Peace. at Cstahouls Cove. in the Third
Ward Of the Parish of st. Martin, ct ele-
ven O'Clock q. m. on the
9TH day Of December, 1898.
the following described property to-vit:
One Cart.
One Cultivat0r.
Terms Cash.
MARTIN BAkRAS,
N.26-D.S. Constable.
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State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo
Lucas County, ss


Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm Of r. j.
Cheney & Co.. doing business In the City
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said 6rm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of (Catsrrh) that cannot be
cnrsd By the nee Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and snbscri bed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December
A. D. 1856.
{:@:s} A. w. ', as'a'' Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internal
ly. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 76c. per bottle.
F.J. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the bess.
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We made visit to the Ruth
refinery Thursday and We found
everything to be working in first
class order, the house is we'll put
up and the machinery we'll distri-
buted. This refinery is we'll loca-
ted and in the course of q short
time it will probably get all the
cane it can grind in tho imme-
diate neighborhood, which is q
splendid cane country.
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FOR SALE.

One nice farm Of So srpenta near 1t
Martinville. on the Teche. will DO sold
at a reasonable price. half cash. balance
In one year. Address Messenger.
Nov-iQ-l.m,
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The Pension Problem In the S00th.
Times-D Democrat.

As we have already noted, the
pension question is rapidly becom-
ing almost as troublesome in the
South as it has been, for some
time pass, in the North and West.
In Mississippi the Auditor ap-
portions the pension appropriation
among the Confederate veterans
of that State. Last year the pro
rata coming to each veteran was
only ST., 80 absurdly small q sum
as to prove of little, if any, practi-
cal value to the needy. An ear
nest effort has been made this year
to correct the matter and increase
the pro rata by cutting down the
pensioners. Some improvement
has been made. but it amounts to
very little after all, for each vete-
ran will get only $40 for the year.
and there are few of them who can
keep themselves and their fami-
lies on this sum.
In nearly all the other Southern
States it is the same story. These
States can give only q small
amount for pensions, and some
way will have to be found of cut
ting down the number of clsi-
msnts if the pensions are to do
good. In the Georgia Legislature
it is proposed TO meet this coudi-
ton by q law preventing any Con-
federate veteran or his widow from
drawing q pension unless he can
show by affidavit, that he is un-
able on account of poverty to sup
port himself. The money is to be
given only to relieve dire need.
It is hoped in this way to raise
the pension roll, to strike of the
| names of those who are able to
support themselves without sssis.
lance, and thus to leave enough
money for the other and poorer
veterans who actually require it
This or some other plan must be
found to solve the pension pro.
blem. The present system il
thoroughly unsatisfactory and il
growing worse instead of better.
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SATURDAY Nov. &c. 1898.
Mother Of Mercy Dead.

The sad news OF tne uedtu VI
the Venerable Mother of Mercy,
who was a. the head of the Con-
vent of Mercy at this place for
several years, was received by the
Sisters of Mercy Wednesday.
Last year the health of the Rev.
Mother being such, that she could
no longer perform the ardous du-
ties imposed upon her as supe-
rior, and she was transferred to
New Orleans, where she has been
sick ever since, and her death was
not altogether unexpected.
She was a good charitable wo-
man and her kind acts in st. Mar
tinville will never be forgotten by
the people who knew how to ap-
preciate her devotion and charity
towards our poor people and the
children.
She was a noble woman and bel
reward in the Kingdom of God will
be as great and beateful as hel
work in this world was charitable
and christian-like.
Contributed.
Died at st. Alphonsus' Convent Of Mer
cy New Orleans on Wednesday NOvem
Der %, 1898 at 8 a. m. Mother Mary OF
Mercy Wiendal.
Mother Mary OF Mercy entered the Or
der Of Mercy Dee. 9th 1871 and was pro-
fessed May 18th 1874. shortly after heI
profession she was appointed Superior
Of the Convent of Mercy in Biloxi. Miss.
where she was stationed until March z
1881, at which time she wa sent as Su
peri0r Of the Convent in st. Martinvillt
where she labOred indefatigably In thu
discharge of her duty until June 1891
when she was made the Mother assistant
Ut st. Alphonsus Convent Of Mercy New
Orleans. During the twenty seven years
Of her Religious life she was devoted Il
God and the poor, true religious. shs
loved her vocation and there was scarce
Iva day when she was not heard to
thank God for having called her to the
Religious state. Mother Mary Of Mercy
was born in the Parish of St. John thu
Baptist. Louisiana, and educated at Em
mtisburg. Maryland. her life in THU
world was one of love and devotion 4
her family. as Religious she was mo
del Of regularity and charity. she seem
cd to have q heart for each member Of
her community. We are sure that thu
people of st. MartinvilIe where she Ia
bored for so many years will not forge
b Offer little prayer for her soul.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-11
No Genera, Financial Bln rhl. Season.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lO.-The Republican MEM
bers of the on Banking and Cur
rency to-day concluded their questioning of
Chairman Walker upon the provisions of his
bill, and adjourned until Wednesday next, tho
regular meeting day OF the committee. The four
bills before the committee. known as the Indian.
apolis, Gage, Walker, md Fowler bills. respec-
lively, have now been extensively examined.
and the field is open for the committee to act;
1t is the impression, however, that no general
measure win be reported to the House. This
impression Is founded on the belief that the
dividual desires TO the otherwise almost unnn-
imous sentiment OF the Republican members
present n general bill at this time. The most
that is expected from the is the bill.
long since prepared. to carry into effect the
recommendations of tho President.