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but viii the mothers please consider this mat
ter and look at their own and their neighbors'
children and see If the title they have taught
the growing children to apply to the parents
has or has not had something to do with their
lack of respect for them and also for the grand
parents. Let this subject be thoroughly dis
cussed, for am sure we all want to get down to
the root Of the matter. SISTER B.
/ did not think you were neglecting our
column because we have not heard from
you for some time. always feel sure of
your sympathy and interest, and some
day / hope to take "Sister b. by the
hand. have had plan in my r,ind for
many months, which II 1t eliminates will
make me, trust, not your "unknownD
but known friend.
In your personal sorrow you have our
sympathy, and thank you for taking up
the subject and giving us the thoughts
you have expressed in this letter. / be-
lieve you may be right in the titles APP
piled to parents. l have the impression
that we are indebted to the French for
papa" and "mamma". II l am wrong,
will some one please set me right, for it
may be, that just some sweet little Amer
lean baby, in its first attempt to talk with
its spa- pa pa" and 'sm-mam- MAJ, set the
fashion, and the new words spread from
house to house till adopted in nearly every
household.
/ am sure we shall hear from others on
this subject. AUNT MADaE.
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The Light of the World.

Christ is the Light of the World. Fol-
lowers of Christ are described also as
lights kindled from the great central
Light. In Christ's life the love of God
broke like a glorious sunrise into the
darkness of the earth. We all know
how Jesus lived. He was benedic-
ton wherever He went. He blessed
the people by His words. which told
/ them of Gods compassion. love and
truth. He blessed them by His life, in
which the bitterest enemy could find
no fault-a life full of sweetness. gen
Itleness, sympathy. purity and whatso-
ever things are lovely. He blessed
them by His deeds. He went about do
ing good, healing, comforting, helping,
lifting up, cleansing lepers. opening
blind eyes. scattering kindnesses every
where. Christ has passed into heaven,
but He wants us to continue His life,
with all its goodness. its beauty, its
sweet service. He kindles the life in
us that we may shine as He did,. r.
Miller. d. D., in United Presbyterian.
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The Bar Harbor Fair.

1t should be remembered that the special
feature OF the coming Bar Harbor exhibit
is the horse show, and it is to be doubted
II any other horse show given in the open
air in New England will excel this.
There will be pairs driven before appro-
pirate vehicles valued as high as 5000,
which are sure to demand the attention of
the visitor.
There promises to be large field of
trotters, and at that time of year they will
be in the pink of condition.
The kennel department, which will
probably be governed by A. K. c. rules,
has received considerable attention from
the committee. Dogs will be shown
valued at S, 900, and many a kennel will
contain pups which will sell for from s25
to $500 each.
There will be many exhibits in the way
of novelties to attract the attention of the
people in general.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
MAINE FIRE LOSSES.
R. 8. WARREN,
Superintendent press work

Estimated at Two Million Dollars for
the Past Year.
| State Insurance Commissioner Carr has
transmitted his annual report to The gov
ernor.
The fees received and paid to the State
treasurer during the past year amounted
| to ga, 4oS, which included licenses to ITO
| companies.
The risks written by fire insurance com
panies of other states and countries on
Maine property and reported to this de-
partment for the last year amounted to
S133, 1S9, COG 40 which is the largest amount
ever written in this State i'm single year,
and again emphasizes the fact that the
business Of fire Misunderstanding as it
does steady growth in Maine during the
past eeven years-is more than keeping
pace with the growth and development OF
our State.
The premiums collected by these COM
panies on the risks written in Maine
during the past year aggregate 81 ,772, 701.-
g., a decrease of S17,09927 from the col
lections OF the previous year. The aver
age premiums collected during the year
amounted to S1.33 for each 800 insured,
which is the smallest amount charged
during the past fourteen years.
The losses paid during the past year
amounted to $685.. 6364, a decrease Of
ss9, 2os SO from those of the previous year.
The losses showed decrease from those
of the previous year. The losses paid the
past year were 55.49 per cent OF the pre-
miums received, against So "a for the year
preceding.
The above figures, however, do not fully
represent the amount of fire insurance
transacted in Maine during the past year.
Returns have not yet been received from
many of the domestic mutual fire insur-
ance companies, which the preceding year
wrote S5, 529, ST. 81. 1t is presumed, how
ever, from the reports already filed, that
the business written by this class OF cor
porations during the past year will ex-
coed that OF the previous year. These
companies are mostly organized and con-
Quoted by the farmers of the State for
mutual protection.
Tue percentage of the fires of unknown
and incendiary origin has decreased since
the enactment OF the law providing for
the investigation of fires. In 1895 the
percentage of incendiary fires was S64,
and OF unknown fires 1884. During the
past year the percentage of incendiary
fires was So, and OF unknown fires. 10 81,
There were only thirty-five incendiary
fires in Maine during the past year,
against fifty-three for the previous year,
showing a decrease of 33 SO per cent in
the fires OF incendiary origin during the
past year.
During the past year there were 1884
fires reported to this department, ex-
posing S7,095, 943.0 Oh of property and dam
aging the same to the amount OF
81, $50, 600 IS, and as there were fires in
unorganized townships from which no
returns could be obtained, it is probable
that the property destroyed by fire ex-
eeeded e, 600, 000-only about one-half OF
which was insured.
During the year there were 293 fires
which were attributed to defective CHM
neys and fiues, exposing property to the
value OF $3.50, 651.90, and damaging the
same to the amount OF S261, 272. %.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

In the series of noted fiction being issued
weekly by the International Association of
Newspapers and Authors, the special book for
this week is .'simon Dale" by Anthony Hope.
author of "The Prisoner of Zenda,s and Is con-
coded to be the best "Nell Gwynr story ever
written.
The N. Y. Vorld says of It:
"Brstling with epigram, brilliant dialogue,
hair-breadth adventure and love interest 1t
more than suggests the immortal Three
Guardsmen'
This edition and each of the books below is
printed from the identical plates used in pro-
ducing the original expensive edition which
still sells at Si.50 or s1.25 each. and is hand
somely bound in cloth with special cover design.
Any of them can be obtained while the dis
tribution lasts by RENTING to Jordan, Marsh u
Co.. Boston, 30 cents for each, which covers
postage.
NOW READY.
"The Great X. s. A. Train Robbery.s--P. L..
Ford.
"A Puritans wife.n-Md1 Pemberton.
American Wives and English Husbsnds."-
4thertoa.
"Bonaventuren-Geo ". Cable.
"Rudder Changers Acknowledgement r. Stock
ton.
II, ThonIand the Other one."-Amelia &.
Barr.
Tales of Our cast Crockett and others.
driven Back TO Eden."- y. Roe.
Captain Shannon. "-ReyTldhdn-
"Dr Dodd's Sehooi"-,Jds. l.. Ford.
"A House In Bloomsbury."-Hr 0iphant.
"A Fair Barbarian. Frances Hod9soA Bur-
THE uncaled." -Pa,a laurence Dunbar.
"The Splendid Spur. r. GtstiiieF Coaeh
"Simon Dale."-dIthoHg Hope.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

Dear Co-trorkers:
l wish 10 call your attention to the
press department OF our work, and to ask
your co operation in filling the column
that the editor has SO generously placed
at our disposal. 1t ought to be filled each
week with live temperance matter.
We must plan to do good work the
coming year and to have good report at
the next years State convention. The
plan suggested at this springs conven-
tion for the union to take turns In filling
the column is good one, and should be
organized SO that no Misunderstanding
may arise. think that, with the EDITORS
permission, dates may be made for each
union in the county to fill this column on
its appointed time. How many will be
thinking about 1t and getting ready to
respond?
R. 8. WARREN,
Superintendent press work.
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Alntual Benefit Column.
It's Motto: "Helpfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated in the title and motto--it is for the mu-
tual benefit. and aims to be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, it is for the com.
mon use-a public servant. purveyor of In
formation and suggestion. a medium for the In
terchange of Ideas. In this capacity 1t soliciss
communications, and its success depends large
ly on the support given 1t in this respect. Com
munications must be signed. but the name of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications win be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
Hancock County Crops.

The summary OF crop conditions iu
Hancock county, published in the State
agricultural bulletin, Is as follows:
Condition of the hay crop. los per cent. Cen.
dition Of pastures, lee per cent. Slight i'm
provements by clearing from bushes. Pastures
are not generally depended upon as much as
formerly. Amount of soiling crops, los per
cent. Condition of oats, Ios per cent; mixed
grain. los per cent; barley. los per cent; sweet
corn. % per cent; yellow corn, % per cent;
potatoes, % per cent; apples, "a per cent;
plums, rs per cent; strawberries, los per cent;
raspberries, IS per cent; blackberries, % per
cent,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
The Grea4 pecisinn.

The voice OF my departed Lord-"Go. teach all
the nations
Comes on the night air and awakes my spirit,
And viii gol
Henceiorth for me it matters not il storm or sum
shine be my future lot,
Bitter or sweet my cup,
II may not stop to play with shadows or pluck
earthly flowers by the way
iTilI ] my work have done and rendered up ae-
count,
And when come at last to lay me down and die,
Perhaps all unattended, meath the cocoa's shads,
it will be sweet to me to know that have toiled
For other worlds than this,
And. Oh ii any fer whom satan has struggled a.
he has for me
Should through my labors ever reach yon blissful
shore,
Through all the ages OF eternal years
NY happy spirit never shall regret
That toll and suffering once were mine belowi
Selected.
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III. q. q. II. Column.

fThe editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the w. Q. I. U. in Hancock county, and
white ribooners generally. to contribute to this
column reports Of meetings or items that will be
of interest to workers in other parts of the
county. We would like this to be live column,
but 1t needs some effort on the part of W. C. T.
U. women to make II so. 1t Is column of their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
1t. Items and communications should be short,
and are, of course. subject to approval of the
editor.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
For LOVES SAKE.

FOR LOVES SAKE.
Sometimes / am tempted to murmur
That life is fitting away,
With only round of trifles,
Filling each busy day
busting hooks and corners.
Making the house look fair,
And patiently taking on me
The burden Of woman's care.
Comforting childish sorrows.
And charming the childish heart
With the simple song and story
Told with mothers art;
Setting the dear home table
And clearing the meal away,
And going on little errands
In the twilight of the day.
And oft. when I'm ready to murmur,
That time is fitting away,
With the self-same round of duties
Filling each busy day
1t comes to my spirit sweetly,
With the grace of a thought divine;
You are living, toiling for loves sake,
And the loving should never repine.
You are guiding the little footsteps
In the way they ought to walk,
You are dropping word for Jesus
In the midst of your household talk;
Living your life for loves sake,
TIN the homely cares grow sweet
And sacred the self denial
That is laid at the Masters feet.
Selected by Ann
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
Needed at All Times.

Faith is daily requisite. 1t is more
than a pair of spiritual wings, with
which the soul may fly to heaven. We
want 1t in all that we attempt to do.
The work may be Insignificant, but
faith in its success will give it dignity
and worth. Without this hopeful hope
fulness no man can please God moi
even himself.<Presbyte Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

God has made everyday humanity,
the common duties. the common affec-
ltions. SO fair, so full of tenderness, so
full of claims on our love and admira-
ftion. that We're we to watch for them
and take their joy the path would be
filled with music and our souls with
grace.-Stopford A Brooke.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
A Poor Millionaire

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stomach,
aid digestion, promote assimilation, i'm
prove appetite Price 25c. Money back II
not satisfied. Sold by WIGGIN & MOORE,
druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
Embellishments.
Pauper Notice.

VlNHE undersigned hereby gives notes that he
- mas contracted with the city of Ellsworth,
Tor the support of the poor, during the ensuing
year, and has made ample provision for their
support he therefore forbfds all persons from
furnishing supplies TO any pauper on his &C.
count, as without his written order, he will pay
for no goods 30 furnished. HARRY s. JONES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
Dear Annt Madge:

have not forgotten you, my unknown friend
in your labor of love and heIpfuuess. / bav,
only been waiting for the sunshine of faith ant
hope to make little rift in the cloud of griei
that has come to my own heart. My pen has
not been Idle. as there are so many sorrowfu
ones that have needed word of cheer and per
sonal sympathy l have not meant to negleci
this bit of work that has been given me to do
of adding my mite to the general hopefuIness OF
the weekly message that finds its way to SC
many hesrts and homes. love the poem, ais
it Raining Little FIower?", for have learned
by experience that in sorrow, sweetest things
will grow like flowers In rain.
am glad TO welcome all the new, and look
eagerly each week for message from the Older
NJ. B. friends. / regret Flossie's Illness miss
her interesting selections and inspiring words
May the sympathy OF Aunt madge and her
band of helpers be like ray of sunshine to her
sick room
Now comes the man of the house with the
query; "Are you busy? Can you sew on a
suspender button?" OF course 1 can. and do,
and he goes into the hay field and wonder II
that isn't very familiar sound to the most of
us-that or some other equally important little
thing that needs to be done on the moment, even
mending and darning is done and every button
in Its place and the button holes in order and
now we viii just rest minute and write some
thing for our highly priced column.
had written the above, but after receiving
aud reading the remarks of Aunt Madge in
paper of July 10, can only give my opinion
which will not be in the least u satisfactory
answer. l have always thought the general
adoption of the words "Papa" and" Mama'
by a family of children instead of the good,
old fashioned and also the correct words,
''father" and mother" has had much TO do
with it. What note of authority or respect
or veneration does the words "papa" a,,i
"mama" convey to q chiid's mind? None
whatever, and it always seemed 10 me as II
there was something lacking somewhere when
grown-up sons and daughters speak of their
parents before others as papa" and mama"
instead of father and mother. 1t is only a little
way removed from, rather it is the other ex-
IRENE from the coarser words, ''oId man" or
governor"
Now, Aunt Madge, ] will stop right here
for fear have stirred up a commotion and
your theories win get tangled worse than ever,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

81 am indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my present good health and my
life. l was treated in vain BY doctors for
lung trouble following la grippe. / took
One Minute Cough Cure and recovered my
health" MIR. E. FL. Wise. Madison. Ga.
WIGGIN Il MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

Dear Auat Madge and Sisters of the VI. r c.:
Feeling lonely myself, and remembering that
we have all left "Aunt Madge" to fill our
column alone for a number of weeks thought
perhaps a line from me would help a little. /
am SO glad of Aunt Madge's advice and sug-
gestions always, but feel that she may tire. 7
should feel so badly to have our column end that
perhaps a letter of few words may cheer.
To "Flessie" / send sympathy, and trust ere
now she is able to take her pen. / have been
interested in her writings long before our
column began. All the sisters who at our
busy time are kept in doors to do for others, /
would love to take by the hand and have a
social chat.
| enclose fine BURBERRY cake receipt, as
blueberries beginning to ripen, hoping it
may help some one who may need just such
cake for tea; one that is nice
BLUEBERRY CAKE-0ne and one-half cups
sugar, X cup butter, Il cup sour milk, cups
flour. eggs, pint berries, }. teaspoon soda.
TRUE SAYINGS.
He who can stand the little trials is fitted for
the great trusts
Our walk counts more than our talk.
Trying to keep up appearances Keeps many
man down.
Best of all lives are those which make other
lives sweet.
BIuehill, July Is. ANN.
have been hoping for long time that
we might hear from you again, .sAnnn,
and hoping and waiting have had their
reward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

Tired mothers. It's hard work TO take care
of children and TO cook, sweep. wash, sew and
mend besides. Tired mothers should take Hoods
sarsaparilla-it refreshes the blood, improves
the appetite. assures restful sleep, and helps in
many ways.-Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

DIR. SETH ARNoLD's BALsAM is re-
liable remedy for all Bowel Disorders
and the proprietors hereby guarantee every 20
cent bottle to give satisfaction or money re-
funded by any druggist.-Adyt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24

"Idierl" said the ant scornfully. "Me?'
answered the grasshopper, nMy
dear fellow, have been on the jump ever
since was born"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
Denr Aunt Mndne.

Dear HUNT lUudQe.
have come this week with question, and /
wish some one of experience would answer. /
have several old eurrant bushes that wish to
move. Which is the best time to do 1t, spring or
fall, and how should 1t be done? They are
quite large bushes, and have at the present time
large quantity of currants on them. Whoever
answers this will confer favor to G.
/ am sure some one will respond to
CPS" inquiry. Perhaps "Ego" or "Janet''
can help her in this matter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-07-24
THE PRAYER MEETING.

Let the missionary committee ar
range special missionary programme.
BIBLE READINGS.
lisa. xxxv, ITO; Iii, Z; Nah. /, 10;
Math. vii, II; X. SO; Rom. xii. 9-l3;
! Cor. Kill, 1-13; XIV, So; II Thess. ill.
IS; Rev. xxi, II.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-04-25
WAITSFIELD.

The schools in town opened Mon
day.
A son was born to the Rev. and
Mrs. j. E. Badger, Sunday.
Harry Woodward gave an exhibit
tion of moving pictures at the u. A.
r., hall Monday evening.
The Ladies Aid society meets We'd
nesday afternoon at the church parlor.
The Ladies Home circle meets We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. John
Barber.
Geo. Somerville's sugar house was
burned one day last week.
Geo. Collins is to sell the farm
bought Of r. s. Bickford few
months ago, together with tools,
stock, ETC., at auction Saturday, April
p.
Mr.. A. Blair is running the meat
cart formerly run in charge of J. J.
Kelly.
+. ]. Eaton was in Waterbury
Monday.
Mrs. w. w. Joslin has returned
from Boston with her millinery goods
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-04-25
GILLEY & ABBOTT.
IA, 11S Main Street, Barre, Vt.

Will Foster was in Boston spart Of
last week on business.
Francis Crosse who has been at home
for the winter from being caught be-
tween two cars returned to lhis duties
on the c. V. r. R., Monday.
Len Scofield who has been at Palm
Beach, Fla, for the winter returned
Monday and is the guest of his mother
Mrs. Chas. Moody.
J. z. Mclaughlin has moved from
the DR.. Wheelock tenement to that
of Philo Towl's on Main St.
Jesse Carpenter has finished work
j. NJ. Dillingham's tonsorial parlor
and is painting for Henry Marshall.
Alpha Dover was in Montpelier on
business Tuesday.
Jack Carroll has finished work for
c. ID. Robinson.
Elmer Coffin has finished work for
G. E. Moody
J. Verge has moved from the Foss
house to the ODER place on Main
street.
The friends of Rev. L. X. Whitman
are glad to learn that he is to return
to Waterbury another year. The
Rev. and Mrs. Whitman are true
spiritual workers and we can i'll afford
to lose them from our community.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-04-25
GOULDS VILE.

Mrs. A. F. Andrews is confined to
the house, and under the care OF DR.,
Mayo.
Lewis CaSs is visiting his, sisters,
Mrs. Dutton and Mrs. Thresher.
Mrs. Pearsons and daughter of
Randolph have been visiting friends in
town.
Rev. David Thatcher visited bis
father on his return from conference
at Lyndonville.
Miss Partridge of Waterbury is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Towne, at the
boarding house.
e. O. Grant returned to his work
at st. Adams Monday, after week
at home.
Mrs. Mary Goodwin was called to
Randolph Saturday by the death of
her brother S wife.
Mrs. Frank Sulham, who has been
sick for some time, died last week.
She leaves husband, one son, a
father and mother and two brothers
to mourn her loss. Rev. l. p. Booth
of MorriSville attended her funeral on
Thursday. There were many floral
offerings, which attested the esteem
in which she was held. Mr. Sulham
is to break up housekeeping and his
son is to make his home with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Case.
@. w. French returned from Mont.
pelier Friday, having been excused for
the rest of the term.
The mill has commenced to run ten
hours day.
Joel Cady Of New Hampshire, but
formerly Of this place, is in town on
business.
Frank Sulham returned on Monday
from a visit to his mother in Green's
boro.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-04-25
WATERBURY,.

Cbas. Palmer who has been in
Martinsdale, Mont, for the. past two
years returned home last Thursday.
Clayton Lucia visited friends in
town over Sunday.
Mrs. Josephine Brush is the guest
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. f. B.
Taylor.
. Arthur Demerrit of JoneSville was
in town on business yesterday.
Nelson Montey Of Ticonderoga, N.
Y, was IN town portion of last
week.