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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
In the Fall.


When the rain comes pat'rin down
On the leaves all dead md brown,
Layin' thick upon the ground.
In the fall.
An the trees all stripped md bare,
Ltft their arms up in the air.
Ez II heav'n. in mute despair,
They would call.
Then I love tn kinder git
on one side alone, md sit
With my corn-cob pipe ALT,
In the door
Way from hired men nd wife
nd reflect on human life,
With Its hustlin' round md strife
Eyermore.
nd 1t somehow seems to me,
That we all II some day be
Like an old deserted Tree,
Ez IL grieyes.
Reachin up our arms ON high,
IN life's gray nd wintry sky,
While around Us thick will lie,
Our dead leaves.
Leaves of hope that time has Killed,
Nd of plans all unfulfiled,
Schemes for gain we loved to build;
These will lie
Jest about eZ thick around,
Ez them dead leaves Oh the ground,
When life's cold fall rain comes down,
BY md by.
Makes no difference, ez see,
Whether rich or poor We be-,
Each will be a leafless tree,
In the fail.
Fer the frost of worldly car
Falls, guess, bout everywhar',
Age md sorrer turns the har
OF US all.
Ez think these matters DER,
Sittin' in my old barn door,
Then my mind goes on before
With swift wing.
Nd 1 think that by md by
We shall, though our leaves here die.
Put out new ones IN the sky,
In the spring.
Nd say, II this is SO.
Though lies winter storm may blow,
Sprinkliu' now our ht ads with snow,
Never mind;
It's sign that spring is near.
Nd pleasant innard cheer,
In the fail days of the year,
Thar find.
William Eduard Penney
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10

The Rev. DR.. John Balloon Shaw told
a story about small boy who belongs to
his congregation and lives within a few
doors Of him. A woman who met the
child asked him-after the manner OF old
err peoples conversation with children
where he lived. Upon finding tina, he
lived only two doors from the minister s
house, she exclaimed with delight:
why, you must know DIR. Shaw"
Sure answered the small boy. He
goes to our church."-New York Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
What People Rarely Consider

The might have been things give
much regret. We see what was at
one time possible to us, and feel that
we have lost something. Quite pos
sibly we are mistaken. That might
have been, IL realized. might have
brought with itself other things full
of danger and evib-United Presby-
terian.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
WASHINGTON, ID. c.

Genesee Pure Food Co., LIE Roy, N. Y:
Gentlemen Our family realize SO much from
the use of GRAIN-O that feel must say
word to induce others to use II. If people are
interested in their health and the welfare of
their children they will use no other beverage.
have used them ALL but GRAlN-O / have
found superior to any, for the reason that 1t 10
soma grain. Yours for health, c. f. MYERS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
What's Your Face Worth ?

Sometimes fortune, but never, II you
have sallow complexion, a jaundice look,
moth patches and blotches on the skin
all signs of liver trouble. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills give clear skin, rosy cheeks,
rich complexion. Only 20 cents at WIG
GIN & MooRE's drug store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
PauDer Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives notes that he
81, mas contracted ~ with the city OF Ellsworth.
year. and has made ample provision for their
support. he therefore forbids all persons from
furnishing supplies to any pauper on his &C
for no goods so furnished. HARRY s. JONES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10

1t has been demonstrated by experience
that consumption can be prevented by the
early use OF One Minute Cough Cure. This
is the favorite remedy for coughs, colds,
Group. asthma, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. Cures quickly. WrooIN 4
MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10

Every body's liable to itching piles. Rich and
poor. old and young-terrible the torture they
suffer. Only one sure cure. Doan's Ointment.
absolutely safe; can't fail-Adrt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10

Clothes which are advertised ITO wear
like iron," usually get rusty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10

Young Sammie Spender is carrying
out his governors wishes faithfully, isn't
hep"
'How's that"
why, the old gentleman left instruc-
tons in his will that after his death his
dust was to be scattered to the winds."-
Life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-10-10
HISTORY
SWANS ISLAND.
MAINE,
BY
II. w. SMALL, NJ. D.

history of Swans Island has just been pub
hshed, and Is now ready for delivery. DR..
Small, of Atlantic, has given much time TO
the preparation of this volume, which covers
IA pages. From the following table of con
tents may be seen the ground which the book
covers:
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
l. 1ntroduction-Ab Observation-Disclosures
II. Purcha.e-SettIemeBt and Land Titles
III sketch of the Life of Col. James swan.
~. Biographical Sketches of Early settlers.
V. Cots Island.
VI The Fishing Industry.
VII. synopsis of Municipal Records.
VIII. Miscellaneous.
PRICE, $1.5O.
The book may be obtained of the author DR.
II. W. SMALL. Atlantic, Me-; of II. W. BRr
ANT. ea3 Middle street, Portland. or Of the pub.
fishers, THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING
Co, Ellsworth. Me.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04

Punk and began to deliberate with
him as to what course we had better
pursue; a deliberation in which I could
not choose but take part.
Should we attempt to join the gener-
al? Margaret and 1 were both in favor
of doing so, but PUNK overruled us,
saying that the general had doubtless
been persevering in his endeavors to
get neal the railroad, and had at
tackled the camp in order to give. an
opportunity to some other corps of his
men to slip by and accomplish his OBJ
ject; that he had no expectation of
crushing the enemy, only to distract
his attention, and, this effected, he
would be off to some other point.
We had but little time to listen to
Plunk's explanation of the generals
movements, for we heard the sound of
horses hoofs coming from the direction
we had been pursuing, and in a few
minutes some 20 horsemen came trot-
ting leisurely toward us. By the light
Of the moon it was easy to see that they
were confederates, at their head an Of
fcer whom, even in the dim light, I was
Mortified at recognizing as Maj. Rernal
Berante. It was a critical moment. If
he recognized me-, not only would all
we had gained be lost, but our citizens
dress would enable him to swing PUNK
and me from the branch of a. tree with
out trial or benefit of clergy. Margaret,
who rode a little in advance, turned her
head as she passed him.
How far to Col. Archard's camp?'
he asked.
eReckon you'll find the picket about
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
HE WASN'T sUPERsTITI0Us.
And Yet he Was Bound He Wouldn't
Travel Without His Lucky
Coin,

just as he was starting on a short business
journey his wife called him aside. evil
Ham," she said, earnestly, don't think of
going to-day. Put it off till tomorrow or
next week. Something awful will happen
i you disregard my advice, and I know it."
Whats the matter with you? Been hav-
ing dreams or consulting one of these sec
ondsight frauds?" "No, dear, but this is
Friday, and it is simply inviting trouble to
make a start on Friday" ooh, pshaw!
Will you never get over such foolishness?
What's the day got to do with it? Honest,
it makes me tired-this everlasting supersti.
ton and belief in signs. If I paid attention
to all such things we'd starve, for I'd have
no time to do business. Put all of them out
of your head, little one. I've had Just as
good luck on Friday as on any other day,
and the only serious accident I ever had was
on Monday. I can't disarrange all my plans
just to humor a whim. I'll come back as
safe and sound as I leave. Good-by." He
went, and she sat in the bay window look
ing just as disconsolate as though her worst
fears had been realized. At the end of 20
minutes she saw her husband hurrying
toward the house., carrying his hat in his
hand and hopping his forehead. She ran to
the door, pale with apprehension. "What is
it, William? Tell me, quick. I can bear
anything as long as you are all right"
where's that old blue vest? That lucky
dime of mine is in one of the pockets. I'd
stay at home before I'd go without it,
Troy Times,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Woman in

A Detroit man, whose wife was coming to
San Francisco on a visit, accompanied her
as far as Chicago and put her on the overland
train. Before leaving her he gave the porter
two, telling the man that his wife had the
other half and would give it to him at the
end of the journey if she were properly
looked after. When he got home he found
he had neglected to give his wife the other
received a letter from his wife reminding
him of the fact, and saying she had torn q
dollar bill in two and given half of it to the
porter. Somewhere along the line there
must be a wild-eyed darby with the halves
a firm conviction that he has been worked
by some sort Of a new himfam game. Mean.
while, the Detroit man is anxious to find out
what sort Of reasoning his wife used when
she gave that porter a half instead of the
whole of that one dollar bill.-San Francisco
Arponaut.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
HER ASPIRATIONS.
a Esnsas Civil Who Took a Practical
View OF Educational
Advantages.

There was little Of the idealistic about the
essay of a Kansas girl at her recent gradual
ton. Her teacher had given her for q thensa
the phrase: Beyond the Alps Lies Italy"
She astonished her ~preceptress and school.
mates, by these emphatic words:
Il do not care q cent whether Italy lies
beyond the Alps or even in Missouri. / do
not expect to set the river on fire with my
future career. I AM glad / have a good, very
good education, but / am not going to mis-
use it by writing poetry or essays about the
future woman. It will enable me tn correct
the grammar of any lover I may have. should
he speak of 'dorgs' in my presence, or say
he went somewhere. It will also come
handy when I want to figure out how many
pounds OF soap a woman can get for three
dozen eggs at the grocery. So / do not be-
grudge the time I have spent IN acquiring
it. But my ambitions do not fly SO high. /
Just want to marry a man who can lick any
body of his weight in the township, who can
run an 80,acre farm and who has no fe.
male relatives to come around and try to
boss the ranch. And 7 will agree to cook
good dinners for him that won't send himto
an early, grave and lavish upon him a whole
lot of wholesome affection and see that his
razor hasn't been used to cut broom wire
when he wants to shave. In view of all this
l don't care if / do get a little rusty on the
rule of three and kindred things as the years
20 by,"-ChicaPo Chronicle.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Thew Are Finer Than Ever.

House-cleaning, in most homes, comes
but once ayear-in the spring-but it comes
twice a year for the North estern Linn
tied Trains. Twice a year both these IA
mous trains are run into the shops for
thorough ~overhauling and cleaning, and
such a cleaning as they receive. Every bit
Of woodwork, nickel and brass is rubbed
and polished, all the mattresses and springs
are made over, the upholstering is done
over, new paint and %varnish, and many
skilled mechanics finally turn out two
brand new trains. In fact, the daily clean
ing these trains receive in Minneapolis and
Chicago is much more thorough than the
most tidy housewife gives her home.
These two famous trains of the North
Western Line have just receiyed their an
nual house-cleaning and arefresher, bright
or and finer than they ever were. They
run every night between Minneapolis, st.
Paul and Chicago-one going, one'coming
and still are worthy. the common and
well deserved opinion that they are the
most comfortable, elegant and easy riding
trains in the world.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Brief Items.

Andrews, the Casselton negro con-
victed of rape, gets eight years in the
state ~penitentiary.
Daniel Springer, a Richland county
farmer, last spring sowed six and a
half bushels of flax fro mwhich he
reaped ITO bushels. From 20 bushels
of oats on ten acres, he received 514
bushels. And some men go to the
gold fields to find wealth.
James G. Fisher, who has been liv-
ing near Pingree, has very suddenly
and mysteriously disappeared. 1t is
feared some accident has befallen
him. He owned a section of land and
was improving it. His father and
family live in England.
A sneak thief entered the apart
ment of Miss Raa, a Buffalo school
teacher, the other day, and stole SIG
from her trunk.
Joe Miller stabbed and Geriously in
jured Adolphus Bruicker 81 Hofacker
& Smiths billiard-room, at James
town. A warrant was issued for the
arrest of Miller, who left the city on
horseback Immediately after the cut
ting.
All of the prisoners escaped from
the Jail at Fessenden.
Spiritwood is still considerably
wrought up over school and other
matters. A meeting of the school
board was held to consider certain
charges preferred against the teacher,
George Conn. After hearing evidence
the board decided the charges were
unfounded and the teacher was exon
Grated.
There seems to be a little friction
between Fargo and Moorhead over the
hack business. Moorhead has recent
ly adopted a regulation prohibiting
the licensing of hackmen, who have
no livery barns in that city, and who
have not lived there a year. Now
Fargo proposes to adopt similar mea-
sures in retaliation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Unable to Pronounce 1t.

The neighbors of a certain well-known
Memphis Irish family say that the good
housewife and her lord never know what
domestic discord is except when the old man
goes home slightly in his cups Then there
is trouble, and plenty Of it, for the old lady
sistently tried for a score of years to get
"Moike to quit it." The storms, according
to the story, have grown less violent of late
years, and for that matter the tipsy periods
of "Moike" are not of such frequent recur-
renee as formerly; Not long ago, SO the
well tanked, and his wife met him.
"Yis,". she said, "ye're a-comin' home
agin, an .t-that. dhrunk. My, my, o, my,
Moike, an why is it yez won't call fur sarsa-
parilla whin We git enuf?"
"Bekase," replied Mike, "whin OF gifts
enuf OF can't say 'sar.sas.asapril-la,' an
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
How's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price Use. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
NORTHDAKOIA NEWS
Asks Damages.

man named Ed. Wrede has started
a suit for $4,000 against Chief of Po-
lice Hurst, of Devils Lake, and Sheriff
Wagness, of Ramsey county, for false
Imprisonment. The case will come
up in United States court in that
county at the June term, which con-
venes the first Tuesday in that month,
and Hon. Tracy r. Bangs will con-
duct the prosecution.
Wrede claims that he was arrested
at Crazy on Nov. 10, 1898, while on his
way to Duluth and taken to Devils
Lake, where he was confined in the
fire hall for some days, then turned
over to Sheriff Wagness and confined
in the county Jail until Nov. 81, 1898.
Then he was turned loose without
trial. He states that no warrant was
ever served upon him, and that the
officers repeatedly attempted to make
him confess to having committed
some burglary which had been COM
mitted near Devils Lake, but when
they found they couldn't they re-
leased him. The papers in the case
case were served upon the officers yes.
terday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
saAyou?. turning to me-awhat,s your

tyou2" turning to me-""what,s your
name? & ssS
Before I had time to reply, PUNK,
with his usual presence of mind and
adroitness, coming to the rescue.
tapped his forehead. I took the hint
and stood mute. The officer was not
convinced. He then turned to Mar
garet.
"You?o
"What do you wish to know,
colonies"
"Who are your
"My name?"
EYES,"
Margaret Bea5a.."
The officer was getting no informa-
ton to enable him to judge of us, and
seemed puzzled what to do. In such
work he was evidently not an expert.
aWell," he said, at last, you'll have
to go to the guard-house and stay
there till ]. can find out more about
you"
Colonel" said Margaret.
"Well?"
LET me speak with you alone"
He cast an inquiring glance at her,
then led her out of hearing. We
watched them talking, Margaret speak
ing confidentially, the colonel with
every word becoming more attentive.
o, my God! she would talk
that way with him unless she were
friendly to his cause. There is some
deep-laid scheme which she has been
working from the first. She is ex-
planning it all to the confederate. He
takes her hand and looks at her kind.
ly. She turns to come to us. He lifts
his hat with all the grace of the truly
polished southern gentleman.
Hark!
There was a distant sound of horses
hoofs, but so indistinct that I was
about concluding I was mistaken when
I heard a sudden turmoil on the outer
limit of the camp, with shots, indi,
eating a sudden attack. The colonel
called for his horse, mounted and rode
to the front.
We three stood breathless, waiting
developments. Bullets began to sing
by our ears and spit against the trees
The confederates flew to arms. At the
front we could discover the dark forms
of horsemen charging.
"Look!"
The word came from Margaret, who
spoke in a tone so unusual to her thai
1 glanced quickly at her before follow
ing the direction Of her eyes. She wal
quivering with excitement. Then J
turned to see what moved her. At thai
moment the clouds parted, and, through
an opening in the trees, a figure stood
out plainly in the moonlight, pointing
with his sword to the confederate line
Then the horse plunged forward, bear
ing his rider out Of sight.
"The general"
We all spoke the words simultaneous
ly. Had he. been watching for our re
turn, and, knowing of our presence il
the confederate camp, made the attacl
in order to free us? Or was he acting
from some purpose of his own,
Whatever his intention, we started a.
once to take advantage of the situation
Punk and I, with a common impulse
darted to where the horses wer.
tethered, and, mounting Margaret
jumped to the saddle. The intervening
confederates prevented our reaching
our own men, so we dashed through tn,
trees in a direction opposite to tn
fighting. Coming to a road, we fol
lowed it, and the turmoil behind u.
gradually died into a faint din. The1
we drew rein for consultation
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
XVI.
A RACE AGAINST TIME.

Burning with suspicion at Margaret's
confidential interview with the confed-
crate officer, I was bent rather on
spending valuable time in elimination
than in working out the most promis-
ing method of making good our escape.
Margaret" I cried, "what did you
say to Col. Archard?"
II told him something that would
have passed us through his lines had it
not been for this Interruption"
"Oh, Margaret, you are on all Sides"
She cast an impatient glance at me,
and, disdaining to reply, turned to
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Brlck-Bats We're Effective.

A few days ago a stockman named
Myers spent more time at the Gro
zier Hotel, at Medora, than Mrs. Myers
thought wise. Myers, who is ordi-
narily sober and well behaved, found
Grozier's illicit whisky too much for
him. Grozier gave Mrs. Myers the
laugh when that lady went for her
lord, whereupon she smashed nearly
every window in the house with brick
pats that were handy. She gave her
self up to the sheriff, who told her
to go in peace. The bricks acted like
a district court injunction. Myers
went home and Grozier stopped SELL
ing whisky.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Poisoned Soup.

The death of Mrs. H. e. White, the
wife of the well-known druggist of
jamestown, was a shock to her many
friends. She was en- route home from
Chicago, where she had been for treat
ment for poisoning. Some months
ago she ate some soup on a dining
car which poisoned her, and after
special treatment at Chicago she was
thought to be almost well. She was
unable to proceed further than Fargo,
and remained there i'll three days be-
fore death came to her relief.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Prosperity for 1900.

Indications everywhere point to great pros.
variable sign Of a healthy nature. The sue:
cess Of a country, as well as the success of
an individual, depends upon health. There
can be no health if the stomach is weak. If
you have any stomach trouble try Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters which cures dyspep.
STA, indigestion and biliousness. 1t makes
strong, vigorous men and women. .
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
The Farmer Scored.

A farmer drifted into a hardware store at
Mulhal and was asked by the manager:
Don't you want to buy. a bicycle to ride
around your farm on? They're cheap now.
Can give you one for $685."
the farmer.
"But think" said the manager, chow fool
ish you would look riding around town on a
cow"
ooh, I don't know" said the farmer; "no
more foolish, perhaps, than I would milking
a bicycle. "-Kansas City Journal.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
A Fiendish Deed.

A deed was perpetrated at the John
Porter farm, near Crystal, a little
over a week ago, which, for right
down f~endishness and deviltry, has
not been equaled in this country for a
long time. Some one entered Mr.. Por-
ter's barn and cut the tongue from
the mouth of one of the cows close
to the root. The person who did the
deed deserves a term in the peniten-
tiary, and it is to be hoped that he
will get it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
Result of Drink.

At Williston, a man named Charley
Curtis shot and killed a man known as
Billy White. White had been drink
ing and accused Curtis of robbing him
of $1.50 in cash and threatened to kill
him. He struck Curtis a glancing
blow on the side of the forehead,
whereupon Curtis drew a revolver and
fred five shots at White, three of
which took effect, n striking the
victim below the heart and passing
through the body, and two taking eff
feet in the head.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
An Extfnruisher.

Thump, thump! Rattle, rattle, crash!
Young Percy Stonebroke rolled down the
steps Of the p~alatial residence Of Mr.. Gold
bands.
Mr.. Goldbonds returned to the house, roll.
ing down his sleeves.
"Papa, o, papa, what have you been do:
ing?
This question came in anguished tones
from the ruby lips of Arabella Goldbonds.
Putting out the light of your life" an.
swered papa. who had done a little caves
dropping in the hall the night before.-Bal.
timore American.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-01-04
VIII Raise the Money.

The, trustees of the Fargo college
decided to proceed with the work of
raising the balance of the money to
secure the endowment promised by
DR.. d. K. Pearsons, of Chicago. The
late President Simmons, of the col
lege, had practically completed the
amount. Professor Knowlton will be
the acting head Of the college till fur
Their arrangements are completed.
There is some talk of electing DR..
Dudley, pastor of the Congregational
church, president. The doctor is an
able educator and well known in the
Northwest, having been pastor at Eau
Claire. Wis, a number of years before
coming here.