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Origin of the Wedding Ring.


The wedding-ring is the subject OF
quaint historical facts and endless SUPER
stitions. 1t was probably chosen as the
symbol OF marriage more for convenience
than anything else. 1t Is supposed to be
symbol OF unbroken love and of power,
and to carry special curative virtues with
II. The old good-Iuck saying about 1t is,
"As your wedding-ring wears, your cares
will wear away" The sncients, Pliny
among the rest, believed that delicate
nerve ran directly from the "ring- finger''
to the heart, and that the ring placed on
that finger was very closely connected
with the heart.
Ia early Christian marriages the BRIDE
groom put the ring first on the brides
thumb, then ON the first finger, then on
the second, and last of all on the third,
saying as he did: ain the name OF the
Father, and OF the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost" The thumb and first two fingers
represented the Trinity, the next finger
was he one the ring was left on, to show
that. next to God, womap's duty was to
her husband.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Hopfc For Week BEGINNING June 4.
Comment by Rev. s. II. Doyle.

Comment by rev. =. II. Doyle.
ToPIc.-The purpose of His coming
Matt xviii. IL; John x, 10.
The mission of Jesus Christ on the
earth was to seek and to save the lost.
He Himself thus describes His mission
when be says, 'The Son of Man is come
to save tat which was lost" The
mission of Christ on the earth Is also
the mission Of the church. The church
exists to carry out His mission and to
do the work that He came to do. Aft
er His ascension He sent the Holy
Ghost as His representative to guide
the church in its important WORK. And
under the direction of the Spirit the
purpose of the church's existence is to
seek and save the lost. Like the mis-
sion OF Christ, it is not to kill and to
destroy, but to give life. eternal life.
and it more abuudantly.
The mission of Christ being still the
mission OF His church and His people,
we may well study His motives and
methods In fulfilling His mission as
cur model and inspiration in continu-
ing His work.
Christ was actuated in His mission
by at least two great facts: D He
realized the value OF the soul. Had
He not known that the soul was of in
finite value. more valuable than all the
world, He would not have left heaven
to come to earth to die for it. But He
realized the souPs value and hence
was Willing to do so. We also must
have a realization Of the value Of the
soul IL we are to fulfll Christ's his
sion to our utmost ability. ca Christ
realized that the soul away from God
in sin Is lost. He sought 1t because He
knew 1t was lost. The lostness of the
soul must impress us before we will
seek 1t that we may save it. The
shepherd did not seek the lost sheep
until he knew it was lost. How little
today we realize the lost condition of
the soul! We do not see sin as God
sees II in its awful character and con-
sequences or we would be on fire to
seek and save the souls of men from
eternal death and to eternal life.
The methods of Christ in fulfilling
His mission should be ours in continu-
Eng 1t. a. Christ was prayerful in His
work. He prayed to God for the safe
ty Of Peter and of others. So we must
pray II we would be soul winners. C2)
Christ was tactful in His mission
work. He used judgment and intelli-
gence in His times and ways of pre-
senting the truth, and so we must be
wise as serpents IL we become sue
cessful fishers of men. CO. Christ
was unconventional in His methods.
"a Christ ignored all class distinctions
in seeking to save men. co. Christ
practiced self denial in fulfilling His
mission. He died on the cross that He
might give life, and give it more abun-
dainty. Let us be willing to spend and
be spent in continuing His mission on
earth.
BIBLE READINGS.
Dan. xii, 1-3; Matt. iv, 1920; Luke
XIV, lilo; John iii, 10; Acts ii, 3747;
iii, ITO; viii, 26-40; Rom. xi. 13. Ia;
Cor. vii. 16: Jas. V, 20.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

such tragedies a that Of tha &C.,.
are, fortunately, sry infrequen, '''and"
SIM, whenever rAsu are sdr,,, a.,
keen anxiety on tlts ships and no, 49, .
apprehenstons among tho s"snt
until the fog lifts, for the .o,nss 'aWays
deceptive In the murk that tho ,r Wy 80
not proceed in quest OF The vessel, 49, Lar 1a''
are heard blowing, fearing TO ws,s "alea
be open channels between "a ,h1o
where drowning would be their ~. hOs'
The industry Ia one of the me-.
Gus, and yet the most unremnn..-.s sa'
known to British colonists tn suse,
the hunt, the exposure on The Ice IN ~" o.
cidentai submergings, the poor ,oos :, ~
Insufficient clothing, the loss q, -, .ae
'scomforts on chip board, thu ice s,,. .ae
ness, the sickness brought on hv ,. Hu-
attention and cleaniiness-al, !. VI
things combine to make the seal ASH
dread TO all save those whom me-. .s
forces into IL. And this Is not surr,,.sa
when II 10 found that the most 49,
man could earn as his shsre II The -
was filled would be es, though be -
be month or more engaged In thu a..
while the average return Of all thu ma. =
the feet will not exceed e4o ons -.
with another. These rates are inc,s....
one fifth ~ an outcome OF the concs..,s..
gained By the strike. The ships then.
selves sometimes fare ss badly a. ,h.,.
men. '
In 1897 there was q whole seris. =,
disasters. The WOLF, one of the a.
ships In the business. was "nippedn !,
the foes and sunk, and her 275 ma.
made their way over the ice to the sbo,.
with their seasons prospects thu. A.,
troyed. A few days later the aNep,uusp
arrived, with half catch, leaking bsdl,
and having barely escaped founderius i,
. fearful gale which struck her. ioo rn,,..
at sea. Her crew had to keep her re-
by baiiing with buckets, else her A..
would have been extipguished, wbIle bs
boats were swung out and proyisIoned. :
that she could be promptly sbandoned,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

Dear AUNT Madge and N. b. Friends;
"Flossie'sn death came very unexpectedly to
me. almost felt that / had lost personal
friend. although had known her only through
her writings, from which had oftentimes re-
ceived encouragement to bear physical weak.
ness" In the right spirit. We shall all miss her,
yet / think that We ought to be glad that her
surerings are past.
"some other world Is glad to see
Our star that's gone away,
The light whose going makes our night
Makes somewhere el.e day"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

Dear Aaat Madee:
want to add my loving tribute to the memory
Of "onr Flossie" for she has been ray of sun.
shine and helpfuness to the NJ. b. column.
She told us that as there were many gates
to the beautiful city so there must be many
roads leading TO the gates.
To me it was new and beautiful thought and
so full of comfort. IL we have Jesus In our
hearts and as the guide of our lives that whether
our paths lie amidst the pleasant places or the
sad and thorny ways they may end at some one
of the gates Of The beautiful city and we shall
find an entrance there.
Although "Fiossie's" path was a short and
sometimes weary way. will not the sunshine
and belpfalness of her writings cheer and
brighten and stimulate others TO a broader
minded kindiiBess toward all the weary ones
who have not yet reached the farther end of
life's highway? To the parents of our beloved
"Flossie" ( give my loving sympathy, and
although her wish was not gratihed that we
might all meet In convention with Aunt Madge
as president, yet may the influence of the
column be unbroken; while 1t upholds goodness
and truth and leads our thoughts to the beauti
full city with Its many gates the city that lleth
four square, with its gates opening to the north,
the south. the east and the west, SO that from
every direction those that have the password
hidden In their heaits may enter In.
SISTER Il.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
No Sin SHAH nemaln Unforrive.,

God viii never forgive any SHIT re-
mains unpardonable-as long as we
continue untoward. refractory; as long
as we close up our minds and hearts to
the powers which operate for good, the
influence which spreads abroad in be-
nightly and love. But no sin shall re-
main unfofgiyen when we in contrition
humble ourselves before our Father
and God -Uniyersalist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28


Sometime the dark'ning shadows
That hover DER US here,
The doubts that dim our vision,
The sorrow and the fear
VIII be dispelled. and morning
Hath never fairer skies
Than cometh, soon or later, unto
Our souls in Paradise.
Sometime Wen know the reason
Why oft our dearest hopes
But beckon from the distance
OF future sunny slopes,
And never reach fulliiment;
Why all things here below
Are never quite what they have seemed.
Sometime Well surely know.
The aching hearts we've carried.
The passion and the pain
Which now we cannot understand
The sometime will explain.
Inc friends who faded from us,
And left us desoiate,
Sometime will gladly greet US
just thro' the golden gate.
And then-ahi then the rapture
Of meeting them again
VIII more than over balance
The bitter, bitter pain
WITH which we watched them diving.
While tears like raindrops fell;
And we can shout with gladness,
lie uoeth all things we'll"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
fflutuaI Benefit Column
EDITED BY "Ausr MApek".
IN RaMKMBRANcas OF FLossIF.

IN RaMEMBRAScs OF POSSE.
Dear Auat Mudqe:
send the following lines by Byron, as md
mortal to "Flossie'.
Bright be the place Of thy souli
No lovelier spirit than thine
Fer burst from it, mortal control
IN the orbs OF the blessed to shine.
On earth thou vert all hut divine
AS thy soul shall Numerically be,
And our sorrow may cease to rcpine
When we know tsat thy God Is with thee
Light he the turf Of thy tOmbi
May It's verdure like emerald be.
There should not be the shadow Of gloom
In aught that reminds US of thee.
Young flowers and an evergreen tree
May spring from the spot of thy rest,
But no cypress or yew let US see
For why should we mourn for the blest?"
MELISSA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

MRS. PAULINE JUpSoN,
Secretary Of schermcrhorn Golf Club,
Brooklyn. Now York.
four months, when my husband became
impatient because grew worse instead
of better, and in speaking to the drug
gist he advised him to get Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and Sanative Wash. How / wish |
had taken that at first it would have
saved me weeks of suffering. 1t took
three long months to restore me, but
it is a happy relief, and we are both
most grateful to you. Your Compound
has brought joy to our home and
health to me. - MRs PAULINE JuDsoN.
~ Hoyt Street, Brooklyn. y. Y. -
5000 forfeit If aeoUe Testimonial Is rot genuine.
1t would seem by this state
ment that women would save
time and much sickness if they
would get Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and also write ~ MRS. Pinkham
at Lynn. I4ass.. for special add
vice. 1t ie f. N'svays helps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
ANN.

DfdF Auhf Hddgts
I,is but iitsisg that tribute of remembrance
should be given TO "Flossie" who has given SO
many kind words to this column and has 60 long
been correspondent OF THE AMERICAN and
other papers Away back in the times Of the
Mt. Desert Herald her pen was busy and her
articles were always read with interest. We
shall all miss her and think we can all Join In
sending message of sympathy to her parents.
EGO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
A Corr. Commander at Twenty-nve

When the civil war opened. Nelson A.
Miles was a clerk in Boston. He vol
unteered and rose so RAPIDLY that be
temporarily commanded corps at
twenty-five. The close of the war
found him major general of yolun-
teers, and he is now lieutenant general
of the regular army.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

My grandma told the story to me last
night, you see:
Your grandpa was a hero:' that's what
she said TO me,
And on that awful day of blood when
men by thousands fell
His kind they stood like adamant 'gainst
bayonet and shell.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
advertisements.
WHERE DOCTORS FAIL
advertisements.
To Cure W0man's Ills, Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Succeeds. Mrs. Pauline
JHdSon Writes:

"DRAR MRs. PISKHAN Soon after
my marriage two years ago ! found
myself in constant pain. The doctor
said my womb was turned. and this
caused the pain with considerable in
flammation. He prescribed for me for
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

Dear Aunt Madae and NJ. b. Friends.
l must write a line In sympathy vii the be-
reayed family of our sister "flossie" feel
that an influential linz has been taken from our
little band. Such a life as hers consider TO he
an example for US all. weshall miss her letters
and many Kind messages. ANN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
AiKXIA

WIN add my regrets to those already expressed
for the loss Of our sister "Flossie". II seemed
more like losing personal friend than hearing
of the passing away of stranger. Through
the writings Of the different members grow TO
feel acquainted, each letter seeming Ike per.
sonal Interview. In "Fiossie's" letters we no,
only have receipts for preparing food and COM
forts. but helpful suggestions for bearing our
own burdens and making the lives of those
around us brighter and better. When we help
others We uncoDsciously add TO our own happi-
ness The world Is better because of such lives
as hers. extend my sympathy to the bereayed
parents c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

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This signature is on every box of the genuine
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

Dear Aunt Madge and N. B. Sisters:

Dear Auat Mddge and N. B. Sisters:
am cure all our hearts were saddened at the
sudden announcement OF the death of our dear
"Fiossie" who from time to time has given us
such helpful suggestions and wise counsel, and
the influence OF such a life as hers must live
long years after the life itself ceases to exist
here. feel there are many lessons we might
learn from her life. and one is that we should
make the most of life regardless Of circum
stances or environments, and another Is to
patiently endure whatever comes to us as from
wise and kind Father to the child He loves;
and confess though never having met her face
to face that her life has been a reproof TO me
when inclined to feel that nfe's burdens were
bearing heavily upon me. / am sure our hearts
go out in sympathy TO the broken family circle,
especially so as we realize there Is also broken
link In the chain of our NJ. b. workers.
enclose poem that thought appropriate TO use
IL there is space when the eoiumn is dedicated
to her memory.
North Lamoine. SLY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28

"Flossie" lives with us still; in our
hearts, in our memories and in the pure
aud good influences which went forth
from her life and her writings. May it be
some comfort to those who loved her best
and miss her SO sorely, to know how many
sympathize with them and will hold her
in kind and loving remembrance.
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-05-28
BIBLE READINGS.

Dan. xii, 1-3; Matt iv, 1920; Luke
Nv. lilo; John iii, 16; Acts ii, 3747;
iii, ITO; viii, 26-40; Rom. xi. 13. Ia;
Cor. vii. 16; Jas. V, 20.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16

shoulders. This effect is especially
appropriate for slender girlish figures
The fronts are deeply underfaced with
silk and rolled back to form revers
which meet the turn-down collar IN
notches. Several rows of machine
stitching are used to finish the edges or
collar and revers.
The jacket is provided with a circular
skirt portion, which may, however, he
omitted If preferred, and the waist
finished with narrow belt.
The sleeves are shaped with upper
and under portions to fit the arm close
ly and flare in bell effect at the wrists.
They have slight fulness OH the shoul-
ders.
Smart garments in this mode may be
made of the same material as the skirt
for outdoor suits. They may also be
developed in broad or ladies' cloth.
melton or cheviot. with silk or velvet
trimmings, and worn as separate jack
cts.
To make the jacket for miss of
fourteen years will require one ana
One-half yards of forty-four-inch mate
rial, with one-half yard of contrasting
material for trimming.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16

and give broad effect to the shoul-
ders that is very becoming 10 slender
figures. The back Is lifted smoothly
across the shoulders and has slight
fulness at the waist. arrangedsin tiny
pleats. A perfect adjustment Is main-
tained under the arms.
The fronts are plain and fasten in
visibly in tire centre. Rows OF black
velvet buttons are placed directly ON
the edges of the fronts. The machine
stitching and buttons are extended ON
the collar In an uninterrupted line. the
collar closing in the back.
The bishop sleeves are fitted with
inside seams and have comfortable
funess on the shoulders. They are
gathered at the lower edge and ar
ranged on deep, fitted cuffs. A narrow
velvet belt completes the blouse.
Peau de sole, taffeta, corduroy. satin,
French flannel or heavy waist fabrics
such as pique. linen or madras are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16

the German empire, and the Belgian
kingdom, they are trying old age pen.
sions for working men as a means Of
keeping the poor from the fear Of
want. The anomalous common.
wealths of Australasia go much far.
tber, and help steady man to house
and farm. and provide him with the
fear of want; these states forget him
at no moment of his honorable career.
All such efforts seem good and de-
sirable, TO the poet and philosopher
whon the economist has been getting
to be- and it would be well for us to
take them all into the consideration.
now while the fat kline are feeding fat
ter, and the hour seems impossibly far
when the lean kline shall come UP to
dine from their succulent steaks. Yet
they always come. and the lean kline
never find their feast any better than
their fast, and are apt to be unruly
after the fat kline have been altogether
consumed. The first thing we know
We shall have prophets again propos
ing to abolish want itself unless we
abolish the fear of II. As poverty Is
one of the bulwarks of the constitution
we cannot guard Il too carefully. or
too vigilantly oppose any scheme tend
ing to undermine IL. But we may all
ftly join in trying to lessen the un.
due apprehension which it inspires
Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16
Notes for the Housewife.

Never allow fresh meat to remain In
paper; it absorbs the juices.
Tea. coffee, and spices are better IL
bought fresh when needed, weekly or
monthly.
A menu for each meal made out
weekly, will save much anxiety as to
each days catering.
Cold boiled potatoes are more ap-
peti2ing If little -four is sprinkleI
over them while frying.
Cranberry jelly or sauce goes ex-
cellently we'll with plain boiled rice
fore luncheon or the children's des-
sert.
A layer of sawdust put on evenly
beneath a floor covering OF oil-cloth
is efiicacious not alone for deadening
sound but preserving the oil-cloth.
An improvement in the way of fruit
knife is an orange peeler that has a
nickel blade and a handle to match.
or of bone, ivory or silver, according
to fancy,
Pretty nut bowls of wood, decorated
with burnt-woodwork and resting on
three short supports, seem particularly
suitable for the service for which they
are designed.
In sickness, when disinfectants are
necessary, four tablespoons OF carbolic
acid to pint of cold water is good
proportion. Pour in the pipes and let
it stand ten or fifteen minutes before
flushing
Instead of placing food in the oven
to keep hot for late comers. try cover
ing 1t closely with tin and setting II
over a saucepan of hot water. This
plan will keep the food hot and at the
same time prevent 1t from drying.
The best way to boil eggs hard ID
not to boil them at all. but keep them
|, Just below the boiling point for twenty
minutes. For soft eggs. put them In
cold water and allow them to just
come to boil. when they will be found
creamy and delicious.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16
The First Lady OF Cuba.

A writer in the Womans Home
Companion gives the following inter.
esting facts about the wife and chill.
dren of General Palma, the first presi.
dent of Cuba:
The family Of General Palma is an
interesting one. He has six children
-four boys and two girls. Sonora
Estrada has borne up remarkably
under the strain that the wife Of a
fighting patriot is always under She
the four-story frame house in Central
Valley that has sheltered the fam
lily for IS years. and seen the birth Of
FIVE of her children. Whether or not
there is some sentimentality attached
to this latter fact. the truth Is that
Senior Estrada would rather remain
in this unpretentiuos home than oc-
cupy the palatial palace in Havana
and shine as the First Lady of Cuba.
She possesses to a great degree those
Latin-race teristics-devotion
to husband and love of offspring. The
great social responsibilities that de-
volve upon her in the position she oc-
cupies after May LIST. she fears. may
interfere with her share of bringing
up her children as good men and
women. The latter are good looking
and sturdy children. Jose. the Oldest,
is nineteen years old. He was born in
Honduras, and came here when year
old. He is law student at Columbia
University. When at home Jose acts
as secretary for his father. Thomas,
Jr.. is seventeen, and attends school
at Newburg as does his sister Can
delaria, who is fourteen. The three
youngest are Carlos and Luz-twins Of
seven years-and Rafael. six, who the
father refers to as his baby.
General Palma became acquainted
with Senorita Guardiola. whose father
had been President Of the Republic
of Honduras twenty years ago. She
was his prettiest daughter, courted and
feted and with the proverbial thousand
suitors at her feet. Senorita Guardiola
was a sympathetic listener to the tales
of hardships under the Spanish rule,
which the brave General narrated.
Even today. in talking of these tran
quill days of his wooing following the
years of conflict. he quotes "She
loved me for the dangers had passed.
and loved her that she did pity
them"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-16
Chs flng Dish Cookery.

The simplest recipe is this: Heat
cup of gravy or stock. Put in two
cupfuls of the dark meat of cold chick
en- or turkey, cut into dice; season
with salt and pepper; add a cup Of
chopped mushrooms (canned ones).
and IL you like a tablespoonful of
sherry. If you have duck, prepare as
before, but use half cup OF cut-up
olives in place of the mushrooms. A
cup OF tomato sauce is also an excel
lent foundation for many dishes;
sweetbreads, parboiled and cut into
bits, may be cooked. or any cold meat
may be simply heated in it.
A new recipe is called eggs a Ia
Caracas. A half pound of shaved
dried beef is mixed with a cup of the
thick part of canned tomato, two
tablespoons Of grated cheese, and a
teaspoonful Of onion Juice, with salt
and pepper. This is poured into the
chafing dish, in which tablespoonful
of butter has been melted. After all
is we'll blended and thick, four beaten
eggs are stirred in. and the whole is
cooked just long enough to set the
eggs.-Harper's Bazaar.