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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
Claim. of Tree PeddIer.,

In regard to the claims of some tree
peddlers the Ohio experiment station
says Reliable nurserymen take all re;
sonable precautions not to propagat
peach trees from those having the vel
lows, nor to use suspected seed. but it
will be news to all Of the horticultural
fraternity that Canadian or French see6
is free from the disease, CT that tire,
grown from it are proof against IL
contsgion. 1t seems strange that az
Ohio man should discover virtues il
Canada peach seed of which the Cana,
dams themselves are ignorant The
peach growers across the line are plod
ding along as those on this side, no,
knowing Of the existence of that won
derful, slow growing late blooming va
riety which cannot be sold at common
prices because it requires twice the
usual time under the fostering care OF
the nurseryman. The claim that any
nurseryman has a secret process Of prop
agation unknown to others, or a variety
which he controls absolutely, is prepos-
ferrous, There are no horticultural Sc
crets or patents on varieties There are
trademarks upon names of varieties,
but this merely prevents the general
use Of the name and not of the vanety.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
A Literary Puzzle.

Children sent to libraries for books often
forget the names Of the volumes for which
they have been sent and relieve the monot-
ony of routine by making amusing mis-
takes. A librarian in one of the Carnegie
institutions in a nearby town related the
following incidents:
A boy said that his mother wanted 1.-THE
Flight of Man, and by diligent question
ing it was learned that he had been sent
after Drummond' S Ascent of Man." An
other lad said he wanted "Cantankers, -"
and on being shown several books pointed
out "Katawampus, a boys book Of queer
tales, and said that was the one he had
asked for. a little girl came to the dis
tYibuting desk one day and said, Il want
Sicily's Oyations, and when books were
named over TO her she stopped the librarian
at "Cicero's Orations.' That was what
she had been sent for. One youngster
wanted THE Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table, by Holmes, and, coming to the
desk all out of breath, shouted, "Will you
give me the Acrobat of the Breakfast Ia
ble?'"
4 request for Angelic Rehearses" the
librarian has never been able to translate.
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
The Eads of Authors.

How novelists write will always be OF
interest to readers. Each seems to have
some favorite place for attacking the
muse. Roe wrote "Near to Natures
Heart" Hay "At the Seaside" and
Besant "AlI in Garden Fair" Verne
wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
the Sea" Dryden "ln Sunny Lands" and
Auerbach ION the Heights"
While Gibson wrote "For lack of Gold y
and Payne I'm peril and Privation"
Black wrote "In Silk Attire" and Haven
"Out OF Debt, Out OF Danger"
Horatio AIger wrote "Slow and Sure"
Williams ION and Of" and Pike Every
Day..
Most curious OF all were Bellamv, who
wrote Looking Backward, and Parken
who wrote "Upside Down'a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09

other varieties are budding, and as vet not
a slug has spied the new collection The
Golden Glow Rudbeckia". so much
praised by florists, is growing finely. \
slip in May is now over three feet tall and
getting ready to bloom. If may | Will
mark this chat to be continued aud next
time tell you of several novelties in the
house as well a garden. Come with Haur
favorites, sisters, and crown AUNT
Madgen.
"Garlands Of flowers for the bride and tie Hall
bouquets for the church, the home and for al
Flowers for those on beds of pain.
Flowers for the graves of heroes slain,
Flowers for the sad. flowers for the gay,
They make our hearts glad with their lovely
display.
Then let Us Paut lowers wherever we can,
ON each corner and nook OF unoccupied land
Then where once grew the briar and weed
We can have pretty flowers for every need"
-JANKr.
Thank you heartily, Janet; and please
tell Us where you sent for the Henderson's
"prize-winner, sweet peas.
As write on the table beside me in a
slender glass pitcher, stands a dainty
bouquet of fine choice flowers. given me
last night by a gentleman nearly eighty
years of age, who gathered the flowers
himself from the garden where he planted
them and cares for them. So one install
ment of your sweet suggestion has already
been received by AUNT MApGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
Janet has filled the right hand support
er's place very ably this week. l hope you
will enjoy her letter as much as have en-
loved it


1t isn't bit fair that our patient Aunt
Madge should have had her staff of con-
tributors fall away to one supporter in last
issue; still, to judge from the quality of
''Sister BIS" chat and selected poem, she
proved right hand supporter and hos t
within herself. l have been a silent and
appreciative member, each week absorb
ing something hopeful and helpful, all the
time just on the point of speaking out in
meeting, yet held my peace fully expect
ing the teachers at the summer school
would favor our column with some of the
good things given them, for surely the
feast was ample enough to pass on to
other hungry souls not privileged to sit
down at the board OF instruction
/ had hoped too that the request for
hints on gardening might meet with a
ready response, for to confess the truth
have given far more time to the study of
flower catalogues and the cultivation of
my .'posy patch" than could well be
spared from pen work and household du-
ties. Always greedy of securing good
collection of plants for house or garden,
both perennial and annual, my hobby has
been ridden harder than usual this year
for several reasons. You see earned, in
the early spring, dollar for our circle
treasury by selling towering bulbs and
sweet peas. Then the premiums offered
for club orders for plants and floral mag
aZines captured me and so my seeds, bulbs,
soses and vines multiplied and demanded
the care and attention was all too ready
to give.
/ could draw on your sympathies and
harrow your souls with recital of my
failures-seeds watered and watched that
never sprouted, choice plants frozen to
death by too early bedding out, etc, but
being something OF an optimist | like to
look on the bright side, so will only hint
of my successes. Henderson's ''prize
winner" sweet peas merit all the praise
that can be given them, such variety OF
tints and rich colorings, the blooms so
large and fragrant, it is delight to gather
the great handfuls, and you'll not fih6 me
stingy,. everybody 1 can reach shall be
remem bered
The new roses, Hybrid perpetuals ami
Climbers, so far are growing very salts
factorily, and | am watching buds unfold
on nearly all. one marked ''Clim bling
Wooten", which should have proved rich
crimson is now half open, a beautiful pure
white "Marie uuillot" | think, while
Miss Marie"-so named-has not yet de-
veloped bud, though growing lovely
large leaves of thick smooth texture suited
| should think TO the "Souvenir De
Wooten' which / hope she will prove to
be.
The bridesmaid, General jack,
Ball of Snow, ''Clotilde Soupert" and
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AshNtlIe.

AshNilIe.
Wilma Googins came Saturday from
Criehaveu, where she has been teaching.
&. II. Hodgkins and wife, with their
little daughter, Of Charlc-town, Mass,
are staying few days with M-.HetEkius'
parents, +. II. ilodkkius and wife.
G. II. HodgkIus met with quite an acct
dent sunday night while taking his wife
and baby on ride to Sorrento. On the
bridge near MIR. Nickerson 5 the horse got
frightened and went on the bridge. Mr..
Hodgkins hnd one shoulder hurt and re-
ceiyed other bruises. Mrs Hodgkins hip
and shoulder were hurt. They picked the
baby up under the bridge on pile OF
rocks not hurt The horse came out all
risht but the buggy WAS pretty well
broken up.
Aug. Mrn
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
CHRISTIAN kNDEAN OK.
Topic Gsor the week Beginning Aug.

uonf,, s,,,, a., ys-a,ly F,c.-trnin,- Arr-
fs-caa.z cent by re-. ;. II. I5osle.
Tore. r.fas If pron,i-es.-Iohn xiv. lit
TIN, rz= I.,-....,.. r5,inbpr and variety
Of ca s1..-...- in Christ ara strjk-
incl 4s-H-- fr tss rqzsa.za ~
SrriTf8ra t,aa,-s Hfs,js, IN His tf4n,-
isas i aIsa- revealed. fer s5F.s=sr j-.a,a
haya affs...4 Er....u.ilI. FIafa AN IA
YER .-..-.fs IT, r,,..... z.
discirs=. t443 est l..t.r,. ...4,s-,. s-7-sl the
richest ana tz=zt f.r-.iaaz= Hf#H7zzz i,.
their extent embracing tine ea4 ~ {. ..a
YES. even tss breadth ii 6ta14.lv
Let rs stHae ~5lsa Of these ia4a.a4a1a
promises Halg recorded
L The ~ z7#a OF ii future hon IN
heaven IA -Iy Fathers house are
many ls4fss3a4.=. za- - fzz.=z#z1e
a place faf "a -s' THAI " here am
ihgIg - 4z.=.= disc. [T..5#.. ##zH# =
promise Ne nav. here. Millions III
DYING pillows E5He h.en hzHtza5 q sy Il
and NIT. m # troa 81, tzreay55 heatss
coufaez1 h tf.rsu priceless words If
Christ. y premise If Christ i m4ae
often read than this enc Meme b4s
brought ereater comfort ana str6Ds'h
to His disciples amid the Affections, bs
reavements, temptations and hard<hi rs
of life
Q. The promise Of His second coming
81 will come again II they bad only
understood Him, how the disciples
would have been comfcrted Ia the midst
of their sorrows, how they would have
been i to increased zeal and
fdelitz cause. Christ has gone
from Z. out, most precious PROMISE
He is coming again.
g. The promise of power. He that
believeth in Me, the works that l do,
shall he do also, and greater works than
these shall he do. because l 60 unto
Ny Father. Divine power is here
promised The work that Christ did the
disciples were to do and even greater
works. Christ was going to His Father
the source Of all power, and thence He
would be able to give them even greater
power. This promise was fulfilled TO
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
MoNoToNY OF HOME.

Every one IS better for change. Phys
icians recognize the Importance of il for
the sick. In the North they are sent
South for the balmy air. In the South
they are sent North for a tonic. People
inland are sent to the seashore, and people
from the plains to the mountains.
Farmers wives, especially, should make
an effort occasionally TO get entirely away
from home surroundings. You will get
new ideas, new things and new people to
think about, and come home to find the
old scenes all transformed and in glory.
If you do not want to go, that is only an
additional reason you should go; sick peo-
pie frequently do not want to take med :
icine. You may have lovely home, but
il will be the lovelier when you come back.
A guard at Niagara told me that he
never could tell why people came to the
falls. Some came twice. Some went
crazy over them. Men shouted, and
women cried. | said: Don't you think
they are worth seeing?" NO. he said,
unless it is in the winter when an ice
bridge forms below the falls, and every
thing is covered with frost tike fringe"
He has been guard forty-three years, and
it was not strange that Niagara had grown
monotonous. Mary d. Higgins.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
BARNARD MANURE.
when 1t I. Most Valuable - AdNan-
taEes of iFcrmentIug 1t.

f1Efs Nt IL
Weight for weight. rotted manure is
more valuable than fresh manure. The
losses during fermentation are princi-
pallv in the destruction Of the organic
matter and loss Of nitrogen and do not,
under the hest farm conditions. lead to
much loss If pbesphoric acid and potash
1t might be possible with a perfectly
tight concrete floor to prevent all loss
from drainage bat as the potash Is ey-
iremciv soluble It IS impossible without
such means T. prevent some lass of,th1s
ol.u b. The decrease in weight that
tak,- riare. dine chiefly to the cemags,
tjuu er huru'ug away Of the sanlc
matter viii dErerd upon the rzteHt (
the fermentation. Some If the nitfsa n
viii always escape. el'h-r IN the trsa
sta;por A. ammonia, INIT under RIGHT
conditions If fermentation the percent
a1r Of hi-elemtnt will always bet5nrt
tn be- considerably greater in rotted than
in fresh manure
The advantages gained by ruttn.
may be enumerated briefly rs follows:
The manure becomes disintegrated ana
of uniform character throughout. al
lowing an easier and more uniform dis
tributiun in the field and more init.
mate mixing with the soil; the coarse
litter is de,mposed and its plant food
thus made mere available; compounds
are formed from the organic matter
that more readily produce humus with
in the soil; the availability of the nitro
gen of the solid portion Of the manure
is increased the phosphates are made
more assimilable; there is less weight Of
manure 10 haul to the fields; the larger
number Of weed seeds that may be pres
ent are destroyed
The foregoing statements are made
by the chemist of the experimental
farms Of Canada, and from a number
of experiments in the rotting Of manure
which have been made during the last
three years at the central farm be draws
the following important conclusions:
First. That the chief losses take place
chiefly during the first three months Of
rotting; second. that about 10 per cent
more organic matter is DESTROYED in
"exposed than in protected ma
nure; third. that nearly twice as much
nitrogen escapes from the ''exposed
than from the protected" manure;
fourth, that while the phosphoric acid
and potash remain practically constant
throughout in the protected manure the
losses Of these elements. especially Of the
potash. are Very considerable from the
exposed manure. As an offset against
these Losses fermentation has broken
down or decofnposed the litter. has con
verted the heterogeneous matter into sub
stances that more readily form humus
in the soil has increased somewhat the
availability Of the phosphoric acid and
in all probability has destroyed the
greater number of the weed seeds that
might be present.
In directing attention TO the forego-
ing results the fact is emphasized that
the exposed sample of the expert
ments was rotted under much better
conditions and circumstances as regards
protection from loss by drainage than
exists ordinarily upon farms The losses
from rotting manure upon farms in
GENERAL would many times exceed this
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09

Dear Nu,uai Friends:
Many of you VIII say oH IssHiaz The
above stanza, "those are my sentiments
exactly" ana doubtless ura-yut you con-
slider yourselves in sort of a state II bond
age on account OF thtt condition 81 affairs.
Don't allow yourselves 10 thjna SO at all
Perhaps it would be nice to know that FOR
once your WoFS was all squared up, but
for one should bee a little lonely if those
small pieces OF unfinished work which
have kept me company, some Of them for
a number et years, were all completed.
Now some Il you that cannot enjey a
comfortable nj ght : rest because you We're
not able to de all your ironing the day
you began it. viii think am little un-
sound in the true doctrine OF housew fiery
and perhaps am-but would you want
to feel that your work was all done? 1t
might mean more than you think at first
Is it not a pleasure to work for those we
hold dear; to plan for their food; to take
stitches in their clothes?
Some may say it does not follow that one
must have unfinished work haunting
his mind and disturbing his peace of
conscience because he wants to do little
labors of love. Yes, but amid all the calls
and claims upon US for service here and
there, how can we avoid undertaking
more than We can successfully accomplish
at once?
fear some Of us would not be so very
much interested in the rising OF the sun"
amt bar r,,rrr,,.- IL ber. ,,-,s NJ, ,r,,tj,,,l
labor of any kind remaining for US to do.
The contrary minded will be allowed
space to express their opinions.
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COUNT h Nv >.


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Miss Mary Perkins has lHL au eli ADDED
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
Costly Costume. of Japanese Girls.

japanese parents take great pride in
dressing their daughters nicely and clean
ly and have them behave like ladies, !"
writes Onoto Watanna in The Ladies
acme Journal THE long and wide
sleeves, which reach clear down to the
knees, and the long sash, or obi generally
Is feet long and IA inches wide), and the
long kimona are the peculiar points of the
japanese dress. The common dress is
made of cotton and is only worn by the
poor people. The silk dress is usually
worn by the well to do people There is a
great variety in the price OF silk dress.
Though silk is so cheap in Japan, good
obi, or sash mot the best), very often costs
800, but of course this lasts its wearer
many years, frequently lifetime. The
average expenditure for girls dress Is
about 300 yen, which is the equivalent OF
about 800 silver dollars"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
No Standing still.

A perfect childhood is growth.
Jesus grew in stature and in favor with
God and man. The child that does not
develop is unhealthy. Growth is normal
and necessary. So it is with Chris
tiap. He must grow; there is no stand
ing still for the child of God. Each new
day should find him stronger and wiser
stronger to resist temptation and to
serve the Master, and wiser in know
ing his will and performing his work.
--$9i1ham T. Ellis
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
Forgetfulness of Self.

A devout woman once wrote thus
"In my own family try to be as little
b the way as possible, satisfied with
everything, and never to believe for a
moment that any one means unkindly
toward me- If people are friendly and
kind to me, l enjoy it; if they neglect
me or leave me, am always happy
nlone 1t all tends TO my one aim-for-
getfulness of self in order to please
God. "-Catholic Universe
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09

Prospective Purchsser-He answers to
the name of dewey" does he? Owner
Yes'm; 'cept when he's gnawing bone
or diggin' out woodchuck, and den he
won't pay no attention to muffin else
he's jes like de admiral dat awayl
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Practical Proof.

"Yes, my son, l want you TO make
yourself ambidexrrous. l waht you to be
able to use one hand just as skillfully az
you do the other. "
THAT me, dad. can lick any boy in
my class with either hand. New York
World
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09

" Use is the man who kno,..
doesn't know IL all. DC
The man who keeps his mop.h :,
seldom acquires reputation a. a 10. 'uot
Bad luck in small quantities nfs,.. -.
fortune more palatabIe. s'9o
Don't be miser, collins bor.
pockets. 20
Carlyle. .-'SaEg'
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81 had female trouble of all kinds,
had three doctors, but only grew verse.
1 began taking Lydia +. Pinliharn's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills
and used the Sanative Wash, and can
not praise your remedies enough" -
Mrs. EFFIE PERKINS, PEARL, La.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
A Great Idea.

Little Boy pointing to window of
india rubber shop)-What are those?
Mamma-Those are diving suits,
made all of india rubber so that the
diver won't get wet.
Little Boy wish had one.
Mamma-What for. my dear?
Little Boy-To wear when you wash
me. Chicago News
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09

Hold sorrow till its most selfish aspect
passes. till it turns its religious side to
you. till time and experience and faith
do their work, till you feel not its
gloom. but its glory; not its cross, but
its crown. Do not through any device
lose its sanctifying influence, the great
est loss the soul can meet F. W,
Ware
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\ ErIehtful Blundcr

VIII often cause horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Brui-e. Rucklen's Arnica SaIye, the
best in the world. will Kill the pain and
promptly heal ii. Cures Old Sores, Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all skin
Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
y cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by ;.
ID. WIGGtN, Druggist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
The Only Religion.

Christianity is the only religion with
chrid in its system of salvation, and
therefore il is the only religion for
childhood. William T. Ellis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
The Sisters of Mercy

OF the Sacred Heart Hospital, Manches-
ter, n. H., say;-'We used Comfort Pow
der on lad suffering with eczema and in
tolerable itching. 1t brought quick relief
and sleep" Cures all irritation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-09
A Farm Convenience.

The sketch. from Ohio Farmer, show.
a box mounted on two poles as runners.
which is very convenient in hauling
out loose material to the fields, distrib-
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That Throbbing HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, If you use
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands @
sufferers have proved their matchless merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves anc
build up your health. Easy to take. Try
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advertisements.

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A HANDY BOX.

nting ashes, lime, etc, when used as
fertilizers, or fine manure. for top dress.
ing. The rounded shoes, or runners,
will not cut into turf, and a load lie
easily hauled on bare ground. Have the
end gate movable. either hinged or to
be taken clear out when unloading.
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knowledge can never take the won
der ont. Of Gods world. -Rrofe
George A Smith, d. ID
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Be calm In arguing, for fierceness makes
error a fault. and truth discourtesy.-
HERBERT
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FOR SALE.-Ten R.I.P.A.N.s for cents at
druggists. One gives relief.
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hope *. saw or heard something's il
her recent journeyings which she car
share with her NJ. B. friends,
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PRICE, $3.50.

The book may be obtained of the author DIR.
II. w. SMALL, Atlantic, Me-. or of the pub.
fishers, THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING
Co., Ellsworth, Me.