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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

Dear AUNT Mddoe;
l send a few lines to-day for you 10 keep till
some time when the others do not write and you
don't want to fill our column alone
Sister l., In IA late humber asks to tell
OF books that We are reading. l like that idea,
for though tastes offer as to books as we'll as
other food, still u really good book as well as
really good bread seldom fails to satisfy the
majority. have lately read BLACK Rock, a
story of lumber camp life in British America,
an intensely interesting temperance book. An.
other is "Duxbery Dcings". am sorry l can
not now give the authors, rs l have not the
books by me. They ARE In our Sunday school
library. but are ruitab'e for aey library.
What change has he. n made in the ~ lie of
books since the oiden zine and ais" In public
sentiment Years ago lots of good people
thought IL next 10 the objectionable Gin to read
novel; now our religious weekiies advertise
and recommend them And why not' Good
influence viii reach many IN good work OF
fiction when they would never read IN elaborate
essay on the same topic, and who doesn't fe.
''restea" py reading nice clean story, even ii
1t hasn't been written particularly TO convey a
morale
Have you all read Samantha's Around the
Woriu"9 Her temperance talks are fine and
the humor of the situations is enough to bring
u smile to a "statute".
Well, I'll givesplace to the others for ideas on
books aud give word to tribes 10 help young
housekeepers.
II the kerosene lamp gives bad odor and II
the chimney smokes up quickly, try putting the
tube aud wick Into can and toll 1t In strong
soapine suds or lye I'LL the sticky coat round
the tube is softened. then serape 1t well with a
sharp stick, as this will not scratch the tube like
knife; clean thoroughly, especially the little
gas vent next to the tube. Wash the wick and
rinse In vinegar, then dry thoroughly aud you
will be surprised at the Improvement II you
have not tried 1t before.
To seald a chi ken for dressing lay It back
down In deep vessel (the coal hod is the best
think have tried, put the head next the narrow
end), then pour boiling water all over the
breast keeping the legs down till the water COW
ers them; do not keep 1t In the water over a
minute and the feathers will come of easily
without wetting more than very little. OF
course all the Older sisters knew these things
before. but there may be sone of the younger
ones who did not.
i called on young friend the other day and
found her trying out lard and she was glad to
know my way of draining IL, which is to dip
the scraps into common fruit press or vege-
table masher and press them dry. II Is the
easiest and best way that have ever foun.i.
Now Aunt Madge leave these out or use them
as you will-no oIense and no questions asked.
ECO.
Dear Ego, you see the time had already
come when needed your helpful words
and have read and re-read your interest
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Labor In One Thing. Work Another.

Hard labor may be wholly in vain,
but good work is never lost. whatever
its apparent result. We may labor to
no purpose and have no fruit of our toll
or anxiety. But good work is its own
reward, even if there were nothing be-
yond 1t. There is success in merely
striving for success, and the prize Of
success may be our added reward. AS
DIR. Grifiis has reminded US, both the
Hebrew and the Greek originals of the
Bible make clear distinction between
labor and work. With the former are
associated the ideas Of toll and sweat,
WEAKNESS and waste; with the latter
triumph. value. beauty and perma-
hence. What added meaning does this
thought give to the inspired assurance
for those who die in the Lord, that
they may rest from their labors. for
their works do follow them,"-Sunday
School Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

ONE LEs~ Al HUME
One less a. hOmei
The charmed circle broken, dear face
Missed day by day from its accast, med place;
But clesused and saved and perfected by grace
One more In beaver,
One less at homei
One voice of welcome hushed, and evermore
one farewell wori un-poken: ON the sbore
Where parting comes not, ole soul landed more
Une more in heaveni
bne less on EARTH
its pain, It's sorroR, amt Its toll To share;
Ore Jess the pit. rims daily cross 10 bear.
one more the crown of ran omed souls TO wear
AT home tn heaven
One more in heaveni
Another thong t To brighten oudy days,
Another theme tor thansfulness and praise,
Another link on high our souls to raise,
To home in heaven.
One more at home,
That home where separation cannot he,
That home vi here none are missed eternally,
Lord Jesus, grant US ali place with thee.
AT home In heaven.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

l. contribution Your thoughts on
books and reading are worth remem bering
I read "Prisoners and Captives" a short
time ego 1t is one of the books that you
conclude with feeling OF disappoint-
ment. not at the authors failure to por-
tray character and human experience
clearly. but that so little was accomplished
where SO muen was Undertaken oy the
chief characters of the book. There is
something pathetic !" what Seams t'e
useless sacrifice OF noble manhood.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Glory In the Valley.

The valley of the shadow is not so
long but that the light can reach US
from either end-faith from this end,
glory from the other. a little of the
future life will come to us to crowd
out the mortal. but we shall have only
a taste of it. The realization of this Is
blessed. not that we may be discour-
aged, but that by the fragments we
may gain faint idea of the glory that
is by the throne and the fullness of
joy that is waiting for us when we
shall see God face to face.-J. 4. Har-
Tis In Haverford Meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Dear NJ. B. Friends:

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
A friend in BROOKLYN sent the above poe IN
for our column. | do not know whether
to credit it as selected or original, but as
it is for the last paper Of the year. the time
when SO many recall with sadness the
changes which death has brought to their
families, their circle of friendship ana their
neis hnorhoods, give 1t place, hoping it
may comfort some sorrow ing one, SO that
the New Year may open with brighter
prospects and bring tn. m hope-the hope
of heaven for those W no have crossed to the
other shore.
While to many the holidays are delig bit
and hearts are happy and free from per-
sonal sorrow, to Others these festive days
only the more wildly recall the faces and
forms OF those who once joined in the
plans for gifts and celebrations OF the
holiday season. But try to remem Der
those who are left to share your interest
and love. Brighten the days for them. 1t
will not be disloyalty to those who have
passed on il you try to make others happy.
And to those who have been spared the
sorrow that comes from life long separa-
ton, let me say, remember kindly, ten
derby, considerably, those who have passed
through lad experiences. At this season
one may, by some simple token of remem-
brance, convey sympathy and show
thoughtfulness for those in sorrow or
loneliness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
A Woman's Awful Peril.

''There is only one chance to save your
life and that is through an operation"
were the startling words heard by Mrs.
|. B. Hunt, OF Lime Ridge, Wis, from her
doctor after he had vainly tried to cure
her of frightful case Of stomach trou BILE
and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed. and she constantly grew worse.
Then she began to use Electric Bitters.
which wholly cured her. It's " wonderful
stomach. liver and kidneyremedy. Cures
dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try it. Only
30 cts. Guaranteed. For sale by WI6oIE &
MOORE, druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Tortured a Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness T. l.. Martin, OF Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence: 81 coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw; then
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery which
gave instant relief. l have used 1t in my
family for four years and recommend it
as the greatest remedy for coughs, colds
and all throat, chest and lung troubles.
1t will stop the worst cough, and not only
prevents but absolutely cures eonsump-
ton. Price SOC and 81 co. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at WIGaIN
Il MooRE's drug store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
The . hrisin,Hs Rabbit.

Tue eosos~a 80. - 49, nuas uafe in his
traps on Christmas Day expects conf
IDENTITY to be lucky during the coming
year. The left hind foot OF such Il rabbit
Is second in value a. charm onIs to that
OF one killed in u graveyard in the dark
OF the moon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Pauper Notice.

'IfBE undersigned hereby gives notes that he
has contracted with the city of ellsworth.
Tor the support OF the poor, during the ensuing
year, and has made ample provision for their
suppou- he therefore foralds all persons from
count, as without his written order. he will nav
Tor no goods go furnished. HARRY i. JONES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

Thanks to Janet for the "sunshine'
papers. / am sorry | had not the time
thi year to contribute something to the
shut insn AUNT MADGE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
KIDNEYS MADE WELL
BAILEY'S IrlPERlAL DROPS.

Extracts from testimonial of \. :.
Hopkins, of West fremont, Me-:
For long time my kidneys were
in fearful shape, and the doctors could
not help me. | had to give up work;
everybody considered my case hopeless.
Then l was induced to try your I'M
perial Drops. The very first bottle
helped me, and l have kept up the
treatment so that now have regained
great deal of my former health and
strength and am steadily improving"
All druggists sell Bailey's Imperial
Drops; soc. per bottle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

" Was Adam all mems sire, and Eve their mother
Thor hew car ono IL nos'cr than another?
Euoblesi are we rot by sire or DAME.
TIL life and conduct give us nobie name"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
fslutuol Benefit Column


The PURPOSES Of this column are sHeeinetly
statedin the title ana motto 1t is for the mu
tual benefit. and aims to be helpful and hopeful
81 : :aT ;aS common good, ii Is eot .he cen
mon use-a puojie servant, II purveyer of In
formation and suggestion, a medium for the In
..h.4l.o Of ideas la this capacity !. s1,!Ct-
communications, and Its success depends large
rs Oh the support given 1t IN this RESPECT. com
niunicatten- n4ust ice eigueti hCt tue nan1e ol
" ritter viii not he printed except by permission
Communications viii be subject to apprUNai OF
r, jrct!oH is editor of the column, but none
vii. ue rejected aiIhout good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
Like the Lilies.

Like the Lilies.
Like the lilies growing.
Free from anxious care,
Giving out the fragrance
OF Life Of prayer;
Like them, sweet and quiet,
In holy calm,
Lea our lives for Jesus
De like theirs--a psalm.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

! Written for THE AMERICAN by +. G. H., OF
Ballardvalr. Mass
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26

TRENTON HISTORY.

Early History of Haynes Family, and
Its ioneers in this Vicinity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-26
ONE LESS AT HOME.
THE AMERICAN.
EIi-wnrth Me

Mutual Benefit Column.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-29

ty being bad. Other witnesses from
Glidden recalled to testify on this line
and gave conflicting testimony.
By courtesy of the attorneys tor the
State, the order for pleading was re-
versed, and the Defense addressed the
Jury first. w. W. Irwin delivered a
three-hour's address Saturday night.
A well-known eloquence was called in
to play, but his argument was not up
to many former occasions. He defined
various kinds of man-killing and
gave running review of circumstan-
ces and testimony in Whipple case.
1t was strong appeal to the sympa-
thies of the jury.
The court adjourned till Monday
morning when County Attorney Street
began the argument for the state and
talked most of the forenoon. 1t was
his masterpiece. 1t was very clear
and forceful presentation Of facts and
theories, although trifle tough on
the defendant, who was branded a
"dirty cur" and miserable whelp." !"
"Street's as good as Irwin, twas re-
mark made by several after his argu-
ment.
In the afternoon L. Fl. Baily ad-
dressed the jury with brief and con-
else statement of facts for defense. He
dwelt largely upon the conspiracy in
the case and the bad character of the
deceased and his ''gang." He up
braided the cruel State which sought
to take life which was nothing to it
but everything to happy family. His
argument was largely an appeal.
Attorney General Somerby followed
at great length and literally tore to
pieces all of the testimony of the de-
fense. He went into every detail and
if ANYTHING was overlooked it was not
Intentional. ''The Good Book tells Of
an eye for an eye and tooth for a
tooth' but this case is an eye for an
eye anu Il !lle loL d ldlSC VooVht '" 40
characteristic remark by this brainy
and keen-witted young attorney. He
make a deep impression upon the au-
dience. 1t was late Monday night
when he closed with: "If you acquit
the prisoner, l will be satisfied; if you
find him guilty, I will know that you
have done your duty
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-29

Tuesday morning Attorney Frawley
of Eau Claire, made the closing plea
for the defense. He made an exhaust
i've analysis and a strong one of the
testimony, and turning the best side
for defense to the light.
The afternoon was spent in reaching
an agreement between counsel on both
sides, there being a great many points
where objections were introduced.
The famous Whipple case is over.
1t has cost the county several thous-
and dollars. The name Of Beltrami
has suffered more than can be esti-
mated. What is the result? 1t has
washed the blood from the hands OF
an innocent man, replies Judge Hol-
land and a fair-minded jury. So be it,.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-29

Torturing skin eruptions, burns and
sores are sOothed at once and prompt
ly healed by applying DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the best known cure for
piles. Beware of worthless counter
feits. Mayo's Drug Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-11-29

Six room cottage for sale cheap
ENQUIRE at this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05

might remain in the Bryan column ana
make up the deficiency, electing MI bFy-
an without New York, Ohio or ILLINOIS,
The conditions are believed to De more
favorable for democratic success IN ne"
York and Ohio than in Illinois
Richard Croker today wired to Senator
Jones that New York would give Bryan
handsome majority. Mr.. Bryan himself
on his return from his tour OF Ne" iorA,
was thoroughly satisfied that he wouiu
receive the support of that state lie IS
also thoroughly satisfied that he VIII
carry New Jersey. In Ohio all conditions
favor tho democrats In Chicago there Is
great enthusiasm for Mr. Bryan anu
large majority for him in the city is pre-
dicted. Whether or not this majority
will be large enough TO give Mr.. Bryan
the electoral vote of the State is ano'ner
question.
Making due allowance for the enthusl-
asm of the party leaders on both s'aes
and for the necessity of their piacihs
doubtful States in the safe column ~
order not to discourage voters IN thes'
States. the following estimate Is Deie'ee
to be about as favorable to Mr.. Bryan al
the conditions warrant:
For representations, II; Arkansas
California. 9; Colorado. 4; Florida =
Georgia. 10; Idaho. 81 Indiana 10; nan
sas. TO- Kentucky 10; Louisiana.
Maryland. 81 Mississippi, 0; Missouri, II
/ Montana. 8; Nebraska, s; Nevada 81 Me-
Jersey. 10; New York Se; North csronhA
;. IL; Ohio. 20; South Carolina, 8; sou'n ~
kota, 4; Tennessee IL; Texas. 10; opai
I 8: Virginia, ~. Total, 2Sl.
: For Mckinley 6; Della
} ware, 81 Illinois. "a Iowa, 10; Name
, Massachusetts. 10; Michigan. ~ Aihhs
. sofa. .; New Hampshire, 4; North ia
a kota. 8; Oregon. 4; Pennsylvania. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05
NOT MONEY ENOUGH
To Purchase the National Election tor
Mckinley.
VICE CHAIRMAN JONES SAYS
He Is Confident Five States Claimed
by Republicans
lsnnciai TO The post.l

Especial to The Post)
Now York. November 4.--"I do not
believe there IN money enough 7"
purcbnse this election for Mckin-
ley" said Vice Chairman Jones.
am confident we will carry New
York. New Jersey, Maryland, West
virginia and Delaware, and should
not he surprised If we even win In
Indiana, Illinois and Ohio"
Chairman MCGUIRE of the New YORK
campaign committee places the vote OF
this State for Bryan and Stanchheid at
from 10000 to &C, 900 majority. This is
practically the final estimate of the state
leader 1t is considered very conserva-
tive and is made up from increases over
the last gubernatoral votes. as reported
nv local chairmen. As far as this State Is
concerned. this campaign could haruly
be ended at better time. 1t has not De
come stale and the pitch of enthusiasm
now existing for Bryan and Stevenson Is
perhaps physically trying. There is iound
generally an eagernsss for the ballots
to be cast 1t will undoubtedly De the
greatest and most numerous exercise OF
the franchise that has ever occurred
here 1t will be popular electlon IN
every sense. There is no dominant lead
err uolitically-not that the organizations
| have been less perfect than usual, hut
certainly no votes are being cast for
personal reasons other than displayed by
the candidates themselves. In Tammany
this Is plainly evident. In spite of the
mace Croker and his assistants nave
made. they have followed the people IL
every step and done their clearly ex'
pressed will. The very large vote here
merely cast for the Tammany ticket be
cause 1t was such, has dwindled TO
minimum. They are voting for Bryan
now, and they intend their ballots to b
understood as such.
The State leaders do not hesitate to ex
press their gratitude to the presidential
candidate for what he has done for thei
local ticket. The gubernatorial campaign
has been more or less lost sight OF
Naturally, Mr. Bryan's majority Tuesda
would in all probability mean its success
as we'll Under the local conditions ex
listing here it might have been tryn
year If a governor was to have bee
elected without the influence of Ma
, tional election. But as it is, Bryan Ia
changed all that Following the Tam
I many custom for the Sunday before eles
s ton, the theaters tonight are given owe
to campaign meetings. They are qui'
and serious. and are addressed to the II
telligent voter, and tonight's meeting
70 are largely attended with earnest, lister
ing people. who wish to cast their ba
:. lots Tuesday consclentiously. The list
,e speakers is a very strong one and Il
30 results of their logic and appeals wi
81 doubtless be felt the day after tomorro
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05

Chicago. November 4--The leaders of
both of the great political parties have
made their estimates. Each side claims
and overwhelming victory, Each has
given reasons for its faith. The repuoh-
cans do not concede to Mr.. Bryan me
gain of a single State that he did not
carry in 1896. On the other hand they
claim positively for MIR. Mckinley the
States of Kansas, South Dakota. Wash
ington and Wyoming, which Mr.. Bryan
carried in 1896, and California and Ken
lucky in each of which Mr.. Bryan Sc
cured one electoral vote, and say that
Nebraska. Nevada and Utah, which Mr.
BRYAN carried four years ago, Will prob
ably be lost to him this year. Much Is
made of the alleged heavy losses to the
democrats in the Eastern States. NO
allowance is made whatever for the un-
questioned heavy gains which Mr.. Bryan
has made in the Eastern and Middle
States That this claim is radical to the
extreme is patent.
-Four years ago, Immediately preceding
the election, Chairman Hanna of the re-
publican National committee conceded Mt.
BRYAN seventy-eight electoral votes and
placed thirty-two in the doubtful column.
Mr.. BRYAN received t76 electoral votes
more than double the number conceded
him by MIR. Hanna. The republican es-
I innate this year is of kind with that
of 1896.
Democratic leaders claim 81 electoral
votes for Mr.. Bryan, concedo 100 to Mr.
Mckinley md place thirty-six in the
doubtful Column. They claim all of the
Z. States carried by Mr.. Bryan in 1886 and IL
addition the following
Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New YORK
(, North Dakota, Ohio and West Virginia
and eight votes in California and tweiY'
in Kentucky In addition to the one whiel
each gave to Mr.. Bryan four years ago
In the doubtful column they place Mico
n igan Minnesota. New Jersey and Della
ware. This estimate is believed by man
!. careful democrats to be over-optipistic
although not by any means to the ex
tent Of absurdty which characterlzes tn
n republican claim. The result is gensr
m ally conceded to hinge on the foiiowin
Ia States:
IA New York, Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Ne
:. Jersey. Maryland and California, with
- total Of 125 electoral votes OF the Il
votes which he received four years ag'
Mr.. Bryan may loose Washington
wyoming and South Dakota, total
a. eleven. This would leave him 165, {
he fifty-nine to gain in order to have u
at ga necessary to choice. There Is
on doubt that Mr.. Bryan will gain twel'
votes in Keptucky. leaving forty-seyt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05
FIRST ARREST IN KENTUCKY.
Republicans Use Federal Officers TO
Intimidate Democrats.


Intimidate Democrats.
Louisville Ky, November 3.-Demo-
Gratis are aroused over the fact that 1t
has become apparent that the republic
cans propose to intimidate voters In the
coming election by the use OF Fede'a
inspectors at the polls, the arrest or
democratic election commissioners and
the wholesale arrest of democratic work.
ers on warrants from the Federal courl.
Today Deputy Marshal Mccarthy went TO
Paris and served warrant on A. NJ.
Thompson, one of the most prominent
democrats in Bourbon county. lie
charged with being a party to con-
spiracy to prevent negroes from voting
Thompson claims there is absolutely no
foundation for his arrest.
Democrats say the situation is graver
now than It has been since the recon-
struction days, and that they do not pro-
pose to stand idly by and see the cleo
ton run by Federal marshals and soldiers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05
,c,,iur of Cnrnot Monument.

= vons France November l-NO W5VTuVFS
entered the ceremony of unwilling the monu-
ment to the late President carnot mere 'o' "
,..,a,oon terdered President Loubet by
or 'ns t uuhu of commerce VII ch followed tde
nne slIn although the socialist commit ee
unS r'@ssed hills calling upon tleir follower
to make Demonstration in protest asai ,ed
the chamber Of eomm leG rs.cI HrI%
Goubet was greeted with oyerwhelnt M
,"lamation. although occas cnaiiy al9ns .ns
az aoute cries OF 'Vlye la social revolution
We're heard, plingled with denuneiationS o'
the clerical party.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-05
Arrest of CnriIsts.

Madrid, November Am Official dispatch s,a
a,nces that the Carlist band which hao
soan GENERATING in the Berga district mas
p 49, ro,uee IN France and that the ha ana
taken re nrnyinee Of Alicante has been als,
IN .ns Arrests Of carlists. particurnarr,yy
p pTIesl continue throughout the IN 'S Madrt
Il The arrest Of vicar OF sn aa,sjt,oaai com
has LEG 70 d snc An entire band Of
gn,ts has been captured in the 81 ts
S Sodd ~ Jaen, capital Of the province Oh ~
same same name, near Grenada