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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
Correspondence.

The Chinese New Year In California.
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Jan. 80, 1900.
To the Editor Of The American;
The Chinese are now enjoying their New
Years festival, said to be the most COM
piete holiday season kept by any nation
In the world. The mayor issues a permit
to celebrate this anniversary, In accord
ance with the calendar of the Chinese
empire, on Jan. %, 30 and 81. beginning
at IL, noon, Jan. %. This 10 q movable
festival coming on any date between Jan.
q and Feb. 10.
Chinatown has been put In holiday
dress, and for weeks the celestials have
been making preparations. The dust and
filth, which have been accommodating tor
months, disappears as II by magic, and
not only houses, but the inmates, are
passed through a cleaning process, a great
event In the lives OF few, as 1t comes only
once q year.
Buildings OF all kinds are beautifully
decorated with Chinese lanterns, elegant
draperies, and thousands OF fancy Chinese
decorations. All houses are open, and
freedom given to the crowd. Tables are
set with odd looking dishes, rice, nuts
IL the Chinese nsrcissus, or sacred lily.
The more flower stalks from single bulb,
the greater prospect of happiness for the
coming year.
Poles are erected from which are hung
long strings OF closely packed ire-crack-
ers. The noise, as these are Zig hted, is al
most deafening. As soon as one string
ceases, another is stsrted-t till the street is
red with the scattered papers. Bands of
music are stationed in many places; the
music Is loud IL not sweet.
In connection with all this grand time,
there are some customs which the "Amel-
iican" might do well to follow. Previous
to the opening OF the New Year, debtors
and creditors can be seen hurrying to and
fro endeavoring to make a settlement OF
all sccounts--a commendable custom,
never to allow an unpaid bill to pass over
to the New Year. A creditor is allowed
to ask for any debt on New Years day,
provided he carries lighted lantern, to
show that he Is still engaged in last
mig hts business, and has not noticed the
dawn OF another day. There Is nothing
considered more disgraceful among the
Chinese than being found On New Years
day with an unpaid debt.
As an individual, the Chinaman COM
mands the respect OF all who know good
citizens. Most OF them are honest and
Industrious; some OF the children are
bright and pretty, quick to learn and
eager to pick up the American customs.
ELLA A. SLOWER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
New Steamship Line.

s. N. Ellison and Capt. George II. Cakes,
OF Boston, have been in Eastport for the
past few days looking over the ground in
relation to the opening OF the steamship
line between Boston, Bar Harbor and
Eastport, by the Boston and Maine
Steamship Co., organized in Portland last
July and Differed by Horatio F. Nichols,
president; Arthur Teel, vice-president;
s. N. Ellison, treasurer and general man
ager, all Of Boston, and Ardon W..
Coombs, OF Portland, attorney.
The company owns the steamer "City
Of Fitchburg" with which the line will be
opened. She Is propeller well adapted
for the route. She IL 200 feet long, SO feet
wide, 10 feet deep, and was built in 1874 at
New York. Since being purchased by the
Boston & Maine Co., she has been re-
paired and improved to the extent OF s40,-
600 on hull, and more than 600 on en-
gines and boilers; the steamship has been
entirely refitted for the passenger service,
end now has accommodation for about 200,
having IS staterooms.
At Boston the "Fitchburg" will land on
the north side OF Commercial wharf, and
In East port at MilIiken's dock, b. f. Mil
liken & Son being agents at this end. 1t
is intended during the summer season to
run two round trips week, making the
first trip about April l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
MARINE LIST.


BALTIMoRE-Ar Feb 2. sch Jennie Butler,
Mclaughlin, Beaufort, sc
Ar Feb !. sch Willie Maxwell. Tinker,
BosroN-Cld Feb l, schs S G Haskell. Rich
ardson. for Fernandina; Jos Luther, Crosby,
Hurricane Island
Stearns, Sargentyile and Baltimore
CARRABELLE FLA-Sld Jan 70, sch Herald,
Lowell, Port Spain
BooTHBAY-Sd Feb g sch E Davis, Mt
Desert
SID Jan 81, sch Jas A Webster, Deer Isle
MoBiLE-Ar Feo l, sch Helen Moseley.
Holt, Havana
JACKsoNvILLE-Ar Jan 81. sch Susan n
Pickering. Haskell, Boston
NEW YoRK-Ar Feb 8. sch Jos Eaton, jr.
GreeDlaw, Perth Amboy for Rockland
Sid Feb 8, bark John Swan, Fernandina; sch
John Paul. Foss. Kings Ferry
Ar Jan 81, sch Maud Snare, Lowell, Jackson
Sid Jan 81, sch Delaware, for Providence
Ar Feb 4, schs John Douglass, Thurston,
Perth Amboy for Providence; Geo III Mills,
Sid Feb 4, schs Jos Eaton, jr, Perth Amboy
for Rockland; VIM + Collins, from Virginia for
Noank. Ct.
, RocKroRT,Ar Jan 80, sch Ann Stuart.
PoKTLAsD-Ar Feb 5, sch Gen Banks, Ken.
nebec for Boston
VINEYARD HAvEN-Passed Feb 4, sch G
Haskell, from Boston for Fernandina
Foreign Ports.
HAvANA-Ar Jan Is, sch Gardner B Rey.
nolds, Mari, New York via Nassau
MACoRIs-Ar Jan Is, sch Henry Crosby,
Stubbs, Point-a-Pitre
Notes.
NASSAU, Mp, Jan 27-Sch Gardner Rey-
nolds, from New York for Havana, which put
In here the 14th with leak In centre board box.
repaired and sailed for destination on the 23d,
as before reported. Had discharged about 100
barrels of beer in very wet condition; the CEN
tre-board box calked and the cargo reloaded.
MACHIAs. Jan 31-Sch Rover's Bride, of
Cranberry Isles, went ashore on Quaker Head,
Cross Island Narrows, Jan 6. and sunk. Capt
trying to raise the vessel and on Tuesday by
the aid of a sch they succeeded in floating her,
but before a wrecking tug could reach her a
heavy ga e set in and the sch went down again.
Capt. Bunker expects to get her up In a few
days and will tow her to Machiasport for re-
pairs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
Riverview G. e. and f. l.. Union

Riverview G. e. and f. l.. Union.
Riverview local union of Christian En-
deavor and Epworth League will meet at
West Sullivan, Wednesday, Feb. q. The
programme is as follows:
Forenoon.
Opening service of praise and prayer, con
Quoted by Rev II + Day. Franklin
Welcome by the pastor of West Sullivan
Response by president and secretary
Discussion, "What are the reasonable claims of
the Church upon as professed Chris
tians?" Mrs Abner Crosby, West Sui.
Ivan. and q member of c Z Society, of
Franklin
Dinner
afternoon
Praise and prayer service. led by Rev Lom.
bard, Franklin
Business and reports Of societies
Discussion. "what are the reasonable claims of
the World upon US as professed Christians 2"
Members of Hancock and West Hancock c
L societies
Discussion, "How shall we meet these claims of
the Church and the world?" NJ Rideout,
West Sullivan, members of Mt Desert Fer
ry C e society and franklin Ell
Erening
Pentecostal service addressed by the presidents
and pastors of the various societies IN the
local union. Subject What hinders US In
our work?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
Written for The american.
The Pine Grosbeak.

The Pine Grosbesk.
When the heart Of winters broken and the
caves are all adrip,
And the bald old King of snowdrifts loosens up
his icy grip.
when the sun begins to warm US and to start
the maple trees,
And the wind blows from the southland and the
running waters freeze
Over night upon the meadows. come from out
the mystic north
In the teeth OF some light snowetorm, from the
arctic regions forth.
When the wind from of the ocean brings the
color TO the cheeks.
CHEEKY little warm dressed strangers, merry
throated pine grosbeaks.
You will hear these jolly strangers chirping out
their harsh biri call,
Shipping from the sleeping maple buds that
started out last fall.
How 1t iightens up the winter, how 1t makes the
Ice king smile.
As these lively north birds fiuttcr over many
frozen mile.
Dropping down among the branches of some
hoary elm tree.
on upon the wing tomorrow stretching DER the
nortnland free.
natures own creation they,
Yesterday among the icebergs, budding on the
birch to-day.
We can love you, but not hold you. hardy little
pine grosbcak.
When the winter snow Is waning and the caves
iciclcs leak.
We can cheer you as you leave US, always tread
ing winters track
You're no summer sluggard. grosbeak. you're
child Of winter black.
Wonder what you'd think to see us on some
mnsgy summer day,
Say, for instance. when the veery singeth clear
his weird lay?
All, fear you'd lose your romance, and your
fascination, too,
We should mise you In the shuttle. now we wor-
ship only you.
Goodbye, grosbeak. come and see us when the
snow Is here again,
Come next winter when the snowdrifts harden
at some sudden rain.
Stretch abroad your hardy winglets, sail the
upper ether blue.
Come and see your southern neighbors, looking,
longing but for you.
~. Otis S,ciff.
Lewiston. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
First Use of the word.

The word Cod never appeared in
any government act until the year 1864,
when at the suggestion of the director Of
the mint, Ex-Governor Pollock of Penn
sylvania. "In God We Trust" was stamp
ed on the copper 2 cent piece Before
that time "E Pluribus Unum" had been
the motto.
Strange TO relate, ''E Pluribus Unum"
on coins never was authorized by law.
Like 1'opsy, 1t just grew.
Nearly all the state constitutions men
ton God.-New York Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

tstop on signal or noticeto Conductor.
These trains connect at Bangor, with thfouah
trains ON Main Line to and from Portland, Hoa.
ton and st. John.
Tickets for All Points South and West
on sale at the NJ. c. r. r. ticket once,
Ellsworth.
Passengers are requested to procure tiekee1
before entering the train, and especially Ills.
worth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
GEO. #. EVANS,
Vice Pres. and Gen1 Manager
+. e. BOOTHBY. GenI Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
MAINE VETERAN DISAPPOINTED.
Adverse Report on His Application for
Back Paw from Government


Back Pay from Government.
An adverse report was made to the
House few days ago, which will recall
civil war history to not few Of the vet
Grams Of the Fourth and Nineteenth
Maine regiments. The subject of the at !.
tempted legislation is George P. Wood,
who now resides in Boston, but who en-
listed at the outbreak OF the war in 1861,
from Bluehill, Me. He was mustered into
service Nov. 8, 1861, at Augusta, to serve
three years with Company II OF the
Fourth volunteers.
Mr.. Woods case IL that OF hundreds of
Old soldiers who now apply for special
legislation from Congress. He was pro-
NOTED to become corporal after some
months and a little later became sergeant,
but in October, 1868, was commissioned
by the governor of Maine as second lieu
tenant OF the Fourth regiment. July II,
1854, he was commissioned as second
lieutenant Of the Nineteenth Maine. He
| stands reported on the rolls, dated Oct.
81, 1863, as present for duty with the re-
| mark: "Commissit ned second lieuten-
uht uHhpio " ODIhlu ui5 uibCnhIRo anu
be mustered as such from company,
being below minimum" Mr.. Wood was
mustered out of service as first lieutenant
Of Company g, Nineteenth Maine volun-
teers, May 81, 1865, at Bailey's Cross Roads,
Virginia.
His claim from the government was for
the amount OF money which represents
the difference in pay between Oct. 8, 1858,
and July II, 1854, during which period he
performed all the duties and incurred all
the expenses Of second lieutenant. The
committee on war claims now holds that
he must stand or fall by the provisions
OF the general law. The fact Is reverted
to at some length that the company had
been reduced below the minimum, and
several statutes quoted, among them,
''that whenever a regiment Is reduced be-
low the minimum number required by
law, no officer shall be appointed In such
regiment, beyond those necessary for the
command OF such reduced number"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

The greatest danger from colds and la
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia.
II reasonable care is used, however, and
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. 1t will cure a cold
or an attack OF la grippe in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by GEO. A.
PARcHER, Ellsworth, and w. /. PAR
FRIDGE, Bluehill, druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07


Ane oiueseosofooA olS'1ics ouhuay
school association will meet In the Con-
gregatlopaI church at BluehiIl next Tues
.-
"
Morning.
Devotional exercises. Pastor
Welcome...... ...........Supt Thomas Grieye
Response. .........................R Rev York
Reading minutes Of last meeting. Secretary
Reports from Sunday schools. .Supcrinte ndents
Business
Singing
The Sunday school: Its Purpose
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
ACCEPTABLE?

should say so; they all say the same,
too, when they get them. Who is there
that would refuse such works OF art when
they can get them for almost nothing?
Ask your grocer for a coupon book, which
will enable You to get one large 10c pack
age of "Red Cross" starch, one large 10c
package Of "Hubinger's Best" starch,
with the premiums, two Shakespeare
panels, printed in twelve beautiful colors,
as natural as life, or one Twentieth Gem
fury Girl calendar, the finest OF its kind
ever printed, all for SC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

To THE DEAF.-A rich lady. cured Of her
Deafness and Noises In the Head by DR.. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to his
sntitu:e, so that deaf people unable to procure
the Ear Drums may have them free. Address
No. 4l7sa The Nicholson Institute. $50 Eighth
Avenue, New York.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
UNITARIAN.
UNTTARIAN.
Req. A, III. COur. Duat0r.

UNITARIAN.
REQ. A. II. Coar, pastor.
Thursday afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, meet
ing Of the Woman's alliance in church
parlors. Reading and discussion OF MIR.
Dole's "Theology OF Civilization".-Ch
W., "ThoroughgivingT heism." Circle
supper at O'Clock.
Friday. evening, 7.30, teachers meeting
at home Of Mrs. Helen Wiggin. Subject:
"Amos.'
Sunday, Feb. 11-Morning service at
1890. Sunday school at 11.45. Young
peoples guild meeting in vestry at p. N.
Subject: Continuation OF last week .
topic.
FREE BAPTIST.
Friday, 100 p. M, regular church prayer
meeting.
Sunday, Feb. 11-Sermon at 2 o. m. by
Rev. +. Z. Bradeen, OF Pittsfieid. Sun
day school at p. m. Gospel service
at p. m.
Tuesday, 7 p. M, Y. P. 8. c.. E.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Req. J. p. Simonton, pastor.
Friday evening at 700, prayer meeting.
Sunday, Feb. 11-Morning service at
1890. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at 11.45. Junior league at
p. m. Epworth league at p. m. PASTORS
service at Z.
Tuesday evening at 100, class meeting
!! oUT-oF-TowN SERVICES.
Rev. J. p. Simonton, of the Methodist
church, will preach at Bayside Sunday
at 2 80 p. m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
Bluehri Mineral Spring Sold.

Bluehill Mineral Spring Sold.
Negotiations for the sale OF the Bluehill
mineral spring property to Boston syn
dictate are practically closed, though the
deed has not yet passed.
The purchasers are perfectly we'll able
financially, and through business associa-
tions, to give the BiuehilI mineral water
the necessary push to make 1t success.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
MARRIED..

CLOSSON- GRAY--At BROOKLYN, Jan 80, by
Orrin Carter. esq, Miss Hattie A Ciosson. of
Sedgwick, to Austin Gray, of Bluehill.
FRAZIER-ALEXAND Ellsworth, Feb
to Charles Alexander, both of Ellsworth.
GRAY-LEACH-At Penobscot, Jan 81, by A
varnum. esq. Miss Lottie ii Gray to Buford
Leach both OF Penobscot.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
Rrtdret,a Dilemma.

"And remember. Bridget. there are two
things l must insist upoh-.rothfulness
and obedience!''
Eyes, mum. And when you tell me to
tell the ladies you're ou. when you're in
which shall it be, mum Pitt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

Hoods Pills cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, In
digestion, Headache. Easy to take, easy II
operate. 25c.-Adpt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07
CHURCH NOTES..

UNION coNa'L, ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Reu. F. w. Atkinson, pastor.
Friday, 7.3O p. M, prayer meeting.
Sunday, Feb. 11--Preaching service at
030 a. m. Sunday school at 11.30 a. m.
Evening service at 7.30. Young peoples
choir will sing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

83.OO Bar H0TbOr TO BOstOn.
The Rates of fare for through tickets:
Between From To
Bar Harbor & Boston reduced 81 90 o %
Seal HarbOr h Boston 885 SO
Northeast Harbor & Boston 365 $50
Southwest Harbor & Boston 375 976
Slonington 4 Bosom +" 500 396
The price Of rooms accommodating two per-
sons each. Will be reduced from o. 0O and q -
to 81 80 and . 1 90 each
Steamer Catherine" will leave Bar Hafbor
at m, on Mondays and Thursdays for
Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Har-
Dor, and StOnington, connecting at ROckland
with steamer foI Boston.
RETURNING.
From Boston, Tuesdays and Fridays, ats p m.
From Rockland, via way landings, Wednes-
days and Saturdays at (abOut) Am.
E. 8. j. MORSE, Agent Bar Harbor.
CALVIN AUSTIN, Genl Supt, Boston.
WILLIAM II. HILL. GenI Mgr Boston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-30
Prominent members Of Congre

Our nation is passing through great
political crisis. Whether our national
policy is to be one of territorial expan-
sion, or whether we arc to remain aloof
from international complications, is the
supreme question confronting our Con-
gress. The attention of the world is di-
rected toward us. Neutrality-suspicious. of
eur Congress have come to be of inter
national Importance.
But this consideration affects only
our external welfare. Our domestic
problems are not one bit less import
ant. We have serious questions before
US that relate only to home interests.
Chief among them is the health of our
people. Catarrh has already become a
national curse. Itsravages extend from
ocean to ocean. More than one-half of
the people are affected by it. 1t has be-
come such serious matter that it has
passed the boundaries of the medical
profession and become a national ques-
ton. Senator'S are talking about it;
Cougressmen are discussing it. They
are not only considering the extent and
chronic nature of the disease, but the
possibility of finding national remedy
to meet this national calamity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-30
BIG EsTATE DIVIDED.
WIN OF william +. Bruning, of Mt.
Pleasant. Filed for Probate.

Mt. Pleasant, March 30.-The will of
the late William F. Bruning was filed
in the county clerks Office last evening
for probate and it viii come up before
the district court at the coming April
term of court. on the second day of
the term. April a, at ten o'clock in the
morning. Mr. Bruning was reputed to
be the richest man in Henry county,
and there was considerable interest
felt here as to the disposal he made of
his property. The will was written by
Judge Babb on March Z. 1892. and the
witnesses to 1t are Robert s. ellis,
James T.. Whiting and w. l. Babb-
After providing for the payment OF
debts and some small legacies, he d.
vided his large estate into four parts
and bequeaths one part to each of the
following: Mrs. Jane Twinting. a Sis
ter, Mt Pleasant: Miss Emma L
Schwenker niece, Mt. Pleasant: Miss
Ida Twinting, niece, Mt. Pleasant
| Mrs. Henrietta Brown, niece, Ottawa
Ohio. The part given to Mrs. Brown i,
to be held by her in trust for her chill
dren, but she is to use it during hel
life time. without bond. and 10 not -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-30
Lake City Man Killed.

special 10 iifneS-Ee publican
Lake City. March 30.--Harry d. Ca
vett. of this city, was run over in the
yards at Kansas City and instantly
killed last Thursday night. Mr.. Cavett
was a switchman on the Rock Island
railroad at the above place His family
have their home in Lake City, and the
body was brought here and buried last
Sunday.
1t begins to look as If the Lake City
Sac City cut off will be put in the COM
ing season. 1t is claimed, with consider
able certainty. that the locating survey.
has been made from Lake City past the
Illinois Central crossing. The route Sc
lected leaves the main line. at point
about two and three-fourths miles west
of Lake City, and bears almost directly
northwest. crossing the Illinois Central
abou; midway between Yetter9and the
Sac county line. At this point there is d
twenty-foot cut on the Illinois Central.
and an overhead crossing can be gotten
with very little trouble. Three surveys
have been run from this point and it is
not known which of these Will be Sc
lected. The fact that the lines have been
located part of the way would indicate
that there is something in the wind
Sac County Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-30
SUICIDE AT MT. PLEASANT.
Tholnas Monroe Shoots Himself
Without Apparent Cause.

Thomas Monroe Shoots Himself
without Apparent Cause.
Mt. Pleasant, March 30.-Thomas
Monroe, a We'll known young man of
this city, was found dead in his bed by
his mother, and upon investigation it
was found that his death had been
caused by q. bullet wound near the
heart. 1t was evidently a self-in-
fiicted wound and he had been dead a
number OF hours when his body was
discovered. Coroner j. NJ. Drummer inn
panelled a coroner's jury, consisting of
Messrs. w. j. Hamilton, c. S. Rogers
and W. 7. Lash and they returned a
verdict of suicide.
The deceased was young man about
q years of age and resided with his
widowed mother on Sycamore street in
the northeast part of the city He had
been In Burlington on Tuesday and re-
turned during the evening and went to
bed after conversing With his mother
short time.
She called him to breakfast in the
morning, but he did not respond, and
she went on with her work. He did
not come down for dinner and along in
the evening she Went up to his room
and found he was dead. Help was sent
for and it was found that there was a
bullet wound below his heart, which
was the cause of his death.
The revolver. a 32-caliber one, was
found in box beside the bed. No
cause is known for the act. and he app
peared as cheerful as usual for the last
few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-30
At,nn,tc Cuisines. Changes.

Atlantic, March 80. Pros. William
Wilcox. who recently resigned the city
superintendent of schools LIFT for
Mt. Vernon, Iowa. where he Will engage
IN business. having purchased the in
terest of Col. Rood in the clothing bust
ness of Rood & Young. Mr.. Wilcox and
family have made many friends during
their four years residence in Atlantic.
and there is great regret at their depar-
ture.
e. f. Whipple. who for nearly twenty
years has been the bookkeeper for I. Ct.
Steinke. has purchased an interest IN
the business. and it will hereafter be
known as the Steinke Clothing Com