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The Best Spiritual Gpe.t.

Among all the spiritual guests that
Cross our threshold Jesus is not only
incomparably the best by the excel
lence of His divinity, but also the most
intimate by the presence of the same
divinity. If any one receive Him into
his soul, Jesus comes to have a place
of His own that has no parallel in life
and which has no proof save in expe-
rience. While the public come and go
through the house in the busy day
time, this guest keeps His room. but
in the quiet hours He sits with us.
We make Him the confidant of our Sc
crets, but in the end He tells us things
about ourselves we have not known
We turn TO Him for help. but find He
has promised what we were about to
ask. We declare a good intention, only
to remember that it was His sugges-
ton. His presence is an irresistible
condemnation of wrongdoing, a per-
petual inspiration of well doing
Churchman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
SOUTH DEER ISLE.

AriadBe K. Webb union held It's COM
memoratiye meeting with Mrs. Hattie
Hendrick, Feb. 10. A general invitation
was given Tor all interested to attend.
The following programme was carried
out: recitation OF psalm g. by all; pray
err; singing; recitation of tine pledge and
the object of the unions; secretary'- re-
port; letters from the county secretary
and the treasurer. also from Miss Nicker-
son, OF Bar Harbor, in regard to the
county convention; letter from the super
intendent of the purity department at
Augusta; report of treasurer; reading,
Mrs. Hattie Hendrick: readings, Mrs. p.
G. Warren, Mrs. e. T. Sylvester; selec-
tions from Miss Wizards writings, Mrs.
ID. f. Fielding and others; poem, 1.-TWO
Birthdays"
The Object OF the commemorative meet
ing was explained and the work and
progress OF the unions were discussed.
Letters from Miss Alice Moore an
nounce that she will be in this county in
March. Cor. SEc'Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
Dear Aunt Nadae:

Whatever good resolutions we have registered
for the coming year. let us add this also. TO lose
no chance Of making the world brighter and
better to those around US.
"If you have loving gifts TO make,
DO not too long withhold thsm-
But give them now, that We may take,
Aud In our hearts enf0ld them.
Obi crown US with the wreath to-day,
Our hungry spirits ask II,
We.ii never rec the rich bouquet
You place upon our easket-"
Now may / ash favor OF the readers of the
Mutual Benefit column Do you know of the
poe M entitled The Magic Mirror. and where
one could obtain h7 BY answering through
this column you will greatly oblige
waltham. MELISSA.
You have given us word we would do
well to heed-not TO delay too L ng giving
our tokens OF remem brance. Cannot SOM
remember that We had gift all completed
to send friend, and for some reason or
another delayed the sending until 1t was
too late9 In truth "the tired heart had
ceased to paipitate".
Thanks for your selections. They will
be used.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
Living For SELF Alone.

The man who lives to himself be-
queaths his own folly and poverty and
meanness for his monument. He has
benefited nobody, while he has dwarf
ed and warped his own powers, and
senseless stone or marble, however
lavishly supplied to mark his resting
place. does him no honor. He has lived
In himself, be has died in himself, and
all that he leaves in memory Of him
self speaks no word of praise in his
behalf, no word of justification. This
Is no true life. 1t is the worst of fall
ures- There are glorious opportunities
in this world for service. He who
wisely uses them enriehes both his
race and himself and. dying. leaves a
monument which outlasts granite and
is brighter than polished brass.-Inde-
pendent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
The Mirror In Photography.

Many amateurs In possession of
fixed focus camera. says Photography.
have doubtless found difficulty in OBJ
tanning a photograph Of some object In
room through being too near to II.
This difficulty can often be overcome
by placing a large mirror in front Of
the object and the camera in front of
the mirror. Avoid the camera being
reflected In the glass by standing lit
tie ON one side
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tilutual Benefit Golnmn.
EDITED BIZ "Ausr nApeE".


The purposes of this column are euceinetly
stated In lie title and motto--h IL for the mu
tua ben, fit and aimR TO be helpful and hopeful.
Reing for the common good, II II for the com
mon use-a public servant purvey"r OF IN
formation and suggestion, mttlium Tor the lh-
terrhange Of ideas In this capacity u eoiicits
Communications, and it, success de peHds large
u ~ the sui psft given Il IN this sPect ota.
munieations must lie signed. bat the nnne OF
writer win not be printed except 10y iei mt-rion
Con, ma nications VIII be sulject 10 approval or
rejection by the editor Of the column, liui hone
WIFI lie reit ctd without good reason. Address
all communications 10
TIE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Magazine, Book and Newspaper Notes.
The most important feature OF the
Washington's Birthday number OF The
Youths Companion is letter on the
necessity for good citizenship. written
seven years ago by Theodore Roose-
welt, then member of the United Stat &,
Civil Service commission. The fact thai
this letter outlines course OF life whics
illustrated, gives its publication at this
time unique and striking interest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

trough of the sea. to ascend and reascend to the
Greet of the wave"
man may hide himself f,om you. or mis-
represent himself to on every other way but
he cannot In his work there, be sure yen have
him TO the Utmost ALI that he likes. all that he
sees, all that he can do. his imagination, hts al
fections. his perseverance,. his impaIience. his
ciumsiBess, cleverness, everything is there.
And always, from the least TO the greatest. as
the made thing is good or bad. so Is the maker
of it.-huskiH.
AUNT MADGE.
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ID. q. q. II. Column.

1.-THE editor invites secretaries of local unions
Of the W. q. T. U. I'm Hancock county, and
white ribboners 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 Il needs some effort on the part of W. c. r..
q. women TO make II so. 1t is column OF their
making, not ours, and will he what they make
It. items and communications should he short,
and are, of course. subject To approval of the
editor1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

PINKHAM When passed through what known
change of life, had suffering sudden heat and
quick his would appetite variable and never
could tell for day time how would feel the next day Five
bottles of Lydia E. Pnkam Vegetable Compound changed all
that days became days health and have enjoyed every day
snce,-now six
I'VE have used considerable of Vegetable Compound in
charitable find that mother to health
support herself and those dependent her. such there be-
charity than other aid You have hearty endorse
have yourself friend to suffering women
-MRs Z. SArLER, 1864 Hill st, Los Angeles, Cal
think the Mrs Saler derived from Mrs
medicine almost beyond belief
n published above her
medicine the world has received such widespread
and unqualified endorsement Refuse all substitutes
through
Mrs Pink
medicine accomplish
other give such helping advice to women who
Pinkham, have had such
address Mass and her advice ree
sick write her-you foolish If don't
IN Is
missile LYDIA Pinkh Co.
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Dear AUNT Madqe:

when glanced at the NJ. B. column in THE
AMERICAS OF the 5th, and saw that you flied
the column alone, thought IL was too bad to
serve you 90, but when read IT, thought you
didn't need any help to make Ii interesting.
still, as know how 1t Is my SELF am going
to send at Ieast greeting today. Sisters, what
IL Aunt Msdge failed TO do her part and The col
umn was minus, some week. Shouldn't we all
miss IL? / hear unanimous aye; carried.
Now haven't any sermon or essay to-day, so
III jot down few items brought up by some of
my own work.
Doany of you ever have your apple or fruit
pies stick 20 the plaies II SO. do you know that
holding them over the steam of the kettle or
any other kettle viii soften up the crust so that
it Will slip up easilys
He-e is something which everyone may not
know about tacking a comforter. And first
there are some who think 1t must be put in
quilting frames to be done well. don't quarrel
with them. but don't use frames. Lay the
batting smoothly over the lining. draw the out
side evenly over ii, and pin all around the edges.
then carefully. without rolling up the batting,
put pin here and there all along the middle
and between that and the edge. Then roll up
and lay on n table TO tack.
Now comes the saving Of time; most people
draw the thread through, tie the knot and cat,
repeating this every line. Instead Of this. take
the stitches just for basting I'LL all the thread
is used up TO the needle. after tying one knot, al
the beginning. Do not cut till the thread Is all
used. Then go back and cut the first knot draw
the slack thread through TILL there Is just
enough to tie the next, tie, cut, and repeat tii
the needle Is reached when the rest OF the thread
can be used the same way. II takes much less
time ana no yarn Is wasted.
If little ham Is left over. chop ane. press in
to little balls and roll in beaten egg, then fry
lightly in the ham fat. II is nice for breakfast.
Eco.
1t was very kind of you to come to my
help and send cherry greeting to me, and
then contribute all these practical sug-
gestions for the good of us all. | think
that is a fine idea about the stitches in
lacking comforter. l am really glad to
think it is possible you might all miss the
M. b. column. ! should miss it myself.
The following are selections from + os-
sizes quotation book. She kindly copied
them for our column;
Accumulation. even of knowledge, become
miserly II channels for impariing 1t are mo-.
sought. Let us. then. never separate the idea of
acquiring from that of imparting. As We re-
member the hungry when We eat. let us remem-
Der the ignorant when we learn--Lady Byron.
The talent Of success is nothing more than do
Ing what you can do well; and doing well what.
ever you do.-Longfelio,e.
There is no character without pain, and no
man can do his duty TO himself or TO the world
II he shrinks from either bearing pain or Civ
Ing t. To give pain for conscience's sake is
sometimes an imperative duty - Outlook.
Humanity must often descend into the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
Ready Demonstration,

''Do you think you can make my
daughter happy?" asked Miss Thirsty
smiths father gravely.
why. have already. haven't I?7 re-
piled Spooner. 1--WE asked her to mar
~ me."-Smart Set.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

When you are ~. you want physieian's ad
vice. the drasgist's recommendation wont do
Add when you require the aaest coffee the gro
cer's Recommendation WON'T do. Yva need an
expers's advice. II may help YOU TO know that
in every city Of Europe they admit thss IL Is an
American house CHASE a saaberHl who are the
largest distributors Of high gra'ic coffee Ia tho
world. War not Guy cnass q sanborn's coffee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26
ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHANGE OF LIFE
Some Sensible Advice to Women by
Mrs. f., Sailer,
President German Relief Association Los Angeles CAL

Owing Of living thousand
annoyi and some painful
ready burst and the faint feeling that with ehi
symptoms
dangerous trouble The crying for Inc
Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Com
pound prepared the needs OF at this try
this
wi
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Abundant heaiih Is as aired when there Is
good blood In the veins Hoods sArsaparilis Is
the medicine 10 make good blood. Begin tasisg
IL now. II is jus, what t6s sy-tem neesis al this
iin'e and it viii do you great good. sharpcns
the appetite, steadtes the nerves -sdrf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Stranger-Is the man of the house in?
Seryant-Yes; but the woman of the
house won't let him come out.-New
York Weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

That tired feeling is often due to a
strenuous effort to live without work
Chicago News
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Education is not in extensive appara-
tus and vast libraries. but in the touch
of life upon life.-Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Too late to cure a cold afrer consumption has
fastened lis deadly grip on the lungs. Take DR..
wood's Norway Pine syrup while Jet there Is
tiae.--Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Out of the dusk a shadow.
Then a spark:
Out OF the cloud a silence,
Then a lark:
Out CT the heart a rapture.
Then a pain;
Out Of The dead, cold ashes
Life again.
John B, Ia
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

stops the Cough and Works OF the Cold.
Laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets cure cold
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-02-26

Three things to govern-temper tongue
and conduct.
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@MNpe

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
the remedy that earea a cold in one day
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advertisements.
Pauper Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives noiicH thst e
has contracted with the city of hllswoItn,
for the support OF the poor, during tbs ensuing
year. and has made ample provision for lheI
support tie therefore fortiis all persons TOE
Furnishing supplies 10 any pauper On his -
count ~ wtthou this written order, be Will psJ
for an goods an furnished HksR1 Iosks-
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DR.. III. GREEDY,
ID Il n T S T.

Graduate Of the Philzdeipais Dental College.
elaSs OF rs
ss-oFytcE IN oILks' BLOCK. ELLswoKfH'
Closed Wednesday afternoons until fsrthtf
notice.
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m@on. LYDIA khamM Co.,
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
DOM PAUL IN EXILE
Final Scenes in the Long Career of
President Kruger.
How the Pious old Man Lives in the
Little Town of HiIVersum, HOl-
Iand-His Spirit Not Crushed
By ReVerses.

The final scenes in the long and
ADVENTUROUS career Of the expires
ident Of the South African republic,
now on the point of absorption IN
the British dominion, are being en-
acted at a little town named Bilver-
sum, in Holland. According TO the
latest advices. his end cannot be very
far of, and one of the most remark
able men of the last century viii dis
appear forever from the stage of hu-
man affairs. Mr.. Kruger inhabits
small, twO-storied house, known as
Casa Cara, similar in every way 10
the residence Of the wealthy Dutch
merchants, and of the usual type OF
country houses in Holland. There
are grounds surrounding the build
ing in which the president spends
good portion of each day.
Hilyersum is a town of about 2s,00O
inhabitants. and is half an hours
ride by rail from Amsterdam. It is
a favorite country residence Of the
Dutch. being very healthful and
quiet. Dom Paul rises early, accord
ing to his lifelong custom, takes a
cup of black coffee the first thing
in the morning. and when dressed re-
pairs TO the garden. where he re-
mains as a rule, till half past nine.
During this time he goes through his
mail, which has previously been
classified for him by his private sec
rotary. He always takes with him
on these occasions his two INSOFAR
able companions, a large pipe and a
large old-fashioned Bible with large
metal clasps.
Although he knows the sacred
books almost by heart, especially
those Of the Old Testament, and can
always quote an appropriate passage
from the Bible suitable for any given
emergency, yet he, nevertheless,
reads his Bible every day under the
shade of al arge tree in the pleasant
grounds of the villa. At noon pre-
cisely, for Mr.. Kruger is rothing if
not methodical, he takes a cold
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29

the barn and found it nearly full of
half-grown rats, but not an old rat
in the collection.
On the following morning he went
out again, and found the same result.
Thinking that the presence Of the cap
tives would attract others, he decided
not to empty the trap for an hour or
two, and went away.
When he came back the trap was
empty. Pike was astonished, and
asked the hired man about it. but the
man declared that no one had been
in the barn except himself. and that
he had not touched the trap.
The next day and the next a like
strange filling and emptying of the
trap occurred, and Pike determined to
keep watch to see how the thing was
done. When the next batch of young
rats had been caught he concealed
himself in the barn loft and waited.
When he had been on watch about
half an hour he saw a hoary old rat
approach the trap and apparently be-
gin a sort of crOsS-eXamination of the
prisoners. Then, after satisfying him
self as 10 the exact condition of
things. the cute old rat, to the amaze
ment of Pike, deliberately poked his
paw between the wires of the cage and
tilted up the weight that kept in place
the little trap door through which his
young friends and relatives had fallen.
This opened the trap door sufficient
ly 10 let all the prisoners out, and away
they scampered, the old rat bringing
up the rear, and all squeaking joyous
ly. Farmer Pike sat for a minute
speechless with amazement. Then he
said, simply but energetically;
We'll, I'll be hanged" and climbed
down
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29

luncheon with his party, which, as a
rule. consists of his nephew, Mr..
Elotf. who is also his private secre-
rtary, and Mr.. Van BOschOeten, ex-
chief of the Transvaal ministry;
Messrs. Beck van Ven and Breedel,
who are ir attendance on the aged
eX-presidenE His faithful servitOr,
HaPpe, and Belgian physician, DR..
aHeymans, always accompany him.
The latter has forbidden him the use
of any wine or liquors, his only drink
being mineral water. After lunch
con Mr.. Kruger takes a siesta, which
lasts till four o'clock in the after
moon. He then goes for a drive in
a carriage bearing the former arms
and escutcheOn of the Transvaal, and
returns to the house by six o'clock.
1t pleases the old man greatly to
observe the general respect which
ne meets with from all classes of the
public, and even the children strike
up the Boer national anthem, which
every one knows in Holland, as he
passes by. He takes supper at half
past six, and retires invariably at
eight p. m.
His undaunted spirit does not ap-
pear to be crushed by the reverses
which have Overtaken his beloved
country. and from time to time he
observes: 1--WE are strong as ever
ave were; we can continue this fight
right along. and will never admit de-
Feat;" brave, but ill-considered ex-
pressions from the lips of this most
remarkable old man whose name will
undoubtedly drift down to the re-
motest pOSteritV.
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29

not. He believes that all the law in
Blackstone fails to fit some of the
cases which are brought before him.
In passing upon the -asc OF young
man arrested for wife beating lit
was his first offense), he said:
You 90 home and buy your wife
a stout club-a pick-handle will do
nicely l command your wife every
time YOU come home drunk and abu-
siye. to take the club and lay it on
Won hard and often. Every time you
swear at her she is TO do the same
thing: every time you refuse TO
bring in coal to her she will thrash
YOU. And YOU, madam" turning TO
the fearful wife. i insist that you
obey me in this. You thrash him
hard each time he does not act as
a good. sober and Industrious bus
band should. If he strikes back, you
lust let me know and he viii be
sorry he was born"
As an evidence of the effectiveness
of this Justice the couple have lived
happily together ever since, and the
club has never been used, the fear Of
it and the squire keeping the hus-
band well behaved.
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
THE WISE OLD RAT.
He scOIded the Young Rats Who Got
Caught, and Then COOIIy
Opened the Trap.

A man from Barring, Me, came into
Calais lately and unfolded a rat story
that has by unanimous consent been
placed first in the local book of fact
and fiction. Daniel Pike, who told the
story, declared that it was true TO
the last word, and offered to go before
a justice of the peace and make oath
to that effect.
Mr.. Pike had been bothered by rats
in his barn. and after inspecting all
the ancient and modern devices for the
capture of rats, selected one Of the
wire-cage variety. The first morning
after the trap had been set he went TO
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
The Amounting of Kings.

The question as to whether King
Edward should be anOinted at his
coronation and if so what form the
ceremony would take is bringing to
light some interesting stories as TO
the way in which the rite was for
merly performed. Edward VI, the
last of the former Edwards. had a
difficult time, more difficult than that
of Richard Crookback, who was
stripped to the waist. Edward VI.
iav PROSTATE on the altar while
Archbishop Cranmer rubbed his back
anuch in the same way as wives
rubbed embrOcation on the backs of
rheumatic husbands. In former days
the holy oil with which :ke king was
anointed was supposed to hedge
him with divinity, so in those rough
times il was natural that a king
should hasten his coronation.
Witches were forbidden to attend the
ceremony
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
Trensuren or the AItacs
725 SEVENTH STREET n. w.

Explorers in the neighborhood of
Chama. Guatemala, have discovered
treasures during their excavations in
search Of mines. Coins and Jewels,
decorating corpses buried centuries
ago BY the Aztecs and Montezumas,
have been found. So far the valu-
ahles have amounted to over $4,000.
"orkmen on the Chama plantations
are wild, and have abandoned their
usual work TO hunt for buried treas
ares.
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
sympathy uessveen Twins.

Twin br0.h hers living in Anderson
county. Kentucky. are said by the Har-
rodshurg Democrat 10 have married
sisters. and 10 each have been born
three children Of the same sex, with
the same birthdays. One felt a shock
in his foot and said the other. who was
ten miles away, had been hurt. In the
evening the absent brother turned up
with three mashed toes. The tWIaS
weigh the same to az OunSA
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK,

6oo F ST., n. W., Washington, D. c
Capital $4,000
Hon. John R. Lynch, President.
]. A. johnson, Vicr-PTesldent
Il. H. Terrell, Secretary
L. c. Bailey, Treasurer
ID. B. McCary, Cashier
Directors:
John R. Lynch, DIR. w. s. Lotion,
Warfeld, Mckinley, L. c. Bailey,
Robert H. Terrell, w. S. Montgomery,
Wyatt Archer. Iohn A. Pierre, Henry
(. Baker, J. T Bradford, J. a. John.
son, Or. A. w. Tancil. Howard IL.
William.
Deposits received from 10 cents up
ward. Interest allowed on S. 90 and
above. Collections meet with prompt
attention. 4 general exchange and
banking business done.
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
JUSTICE VERSUS LAW.
Pennsylvania Magistrate Orders
Wives to Beat Their Husbands
If They Abuse Them.

Alderman John F. Donohue, of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. first won fame
when he descended from his bench
and soundly thrashed a man who had
beaten his wife several times. He is
ready to infiict similar punishment
any time it is needed.
In his Office. he says, justice reigns,
even though the law always does
The Washington bee., 1902-03-29
prussia ReIIgious Service.

The Prussian prayer book enjoins
that the whole of the service, includ-
5ng the sermon, shall not last above
one hour.