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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
POLITENESS IN JAPAN.
Even ''GfvinE Notice" Is Made an DC
casion of Compliments.

Even "Giving Notice" Is Made an Oc-
casion of Compliments.
Politeness distinguishes the relations
between mistresses and maids in ia
pan. 1t is so memorable in Japan that
even the ceremony of giving notice"
Is turned into an occasion of compli-
ments. There are no vulgar threats
or sulkings or determinations or scold-
ings or answering back" A servant
will never tell her mistress that she is
dissatisfied or has had some better
place offered her. That would be up
pardonably rude. Instead she asks
for a few days leave of absence. This
is willingly granted, for japanese serv.
ants have no settled time for taking
holidays.
At the end of the given time the mis-
tress will begin TO wonder what has be-
come of the girl She is not left to
wonder long. \ letter arrives couched
in the most polite and humble terms
and giving any excuse but the real one.
Sometimes it will be that she has
found herself too weak for service or
tUaI Illness at uOule uelallS HeT. w nat
ever it may be, the plea is never con-
tested, but accepted as final and a new
servant engaged. Then, after some
weeks have passed, very likely after
taking a fresh place. the old servant
will turn up one day, express her
thanks for past kindnesses and regrets
at not returning in time, will take her
arrears of wages and her bundles and
disappear forever. So the matter ends
with the kindest semblance of feeling
on both sides.
If the mistress on her part does not
wish to have the girl back, she will not
tell her so to her face, but will send
word Even when servants come on
trial for few days they often leave
nominally to fetch their belongings or
make arrangements for their return.
never because they have any com
plants" TO make. Any discomfort is
to be endured rather than the suspi-
cion Of bad manners or of anything
leading up to scene"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

Young Wife-Why. dear, you were
the stroke oar at college, weren't you?
Young Husband-Yes, love.
"And very prominent member of
the gymnastic club"
II was the captain"
And quite a hand at all athletic ex-
ercises."
"Quite hand? Why, l was the
champion walker, the best runner, the
head man at lifting heavy weights,
and as for carrying, why, assure you,
could shoulder with ease a barrel
off,
well, love, just please hold the baby
for a couple of hours. The nurse has
gone out, and I'm tiredw
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
WANTED MEN.

"God give us men. A time like this demands
Strong minds, brave hearts, true faith and ready
hands;
Men whom the lust OF office cannot kiIl.
Men whom the spells OF Office cannot buy,
Men who possess opinions, and will,
Men who have honor. men who wiz not lie;
Men who can stand before demagosue
And damn his treacherous. gatherings, without
winkipg;
Tall men. sun.crowned, who stand above the fog
In public duty. and In private thinking.
For while the rabble with their thumb. worn
creeds,
Their large professions and their petty deeds,
Mingle In selfish strife, 10, Freedom wetps.
Wrong rules the land, and waiting Justice
sleeps"
DR. J. G. Holland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
"Ir is NOTHING TO ME-"

"IT is NOTHING TO NE"
" IT'S nothing to me-" the hesnty said.
With careless toss of her pretty head;
"The man Is weak who can't refrsin
From the cup you ss y Is Taught with pain"
Il was something TO her In after years,
When her eyes were drenehed In burning tears.
And she watched In lonely grief and dread,
And started to hear staggering tread.
ats nothing to me-" the mother said;
al haye no fear that my boy will tread
The downward path OF sin and shame,
And crush my heart and dArken my name"
II was something to her when her only son
From the path OF life was early won.
And madly quaIed Of the flowing howl,
Then-a ruined body and shipwrecked soul.
"It's nothing to me-" the merchant said,
AZ over the ledger he bent his head;
"I'm busy 10. day with tare and tret;
have no time to fume and fret"
1t was something to him when over the wire
A message came frcm funeral pyre-
A drunken conductor had wrecked the train
His wife and child were among the slain.
-~-@sr---
"It's nothing to me, the young man cried;
In his eye was flash of scorn and pride.
II heed not the dreadful things you tell;
! can rule myself, know full wellr'
Twas something to him when in prison he lay.
The victim of drink, life ebbing away.
As he thought of his wreiehed child and wife
Ard the mournful wreck of bis wasted life.
Is 1t nothing to US who Idly sleep
While the cohorts of death their vigils keep,
Alluring the young and thoughiless In
To grind In their midst a grist OF Elm,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
Quiz Box.

Amy question may be asked that per-
tains to any phase of Christian Endeavor
work. Address Lock Box s74. Bingham
ton, N. VI
43. v, Poyntelle, Pa.-Eyen though
your church is small. the Christian
Endeavor idea can be admirably car
ried out in connection with its work
and prove great stimulus to it We
would suggest that you address the
United society, fremont Temple, Bos-
ton, for copy Of the model constitu-
ton.
A. r, Hope, Ida.-Merritt B. Holley
Of Traverse City. Mich, has come to be
known as the IMAM with the museum
He has gathered more than $500 Chris
tan Endeavor souvenirs. and these he
win exhibit at the Denver interna-
tional convention next July.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
I'D. q. d. II. Column.

The editor invites secretaries OF local unions
Of the W. C. t. U. in Hancock county, ana
white ribboners generally, to contribute TO this
column reports OF meetings or items that VIII DC
Of interest to workers in other parts OF the
county, We would Ike this to be a iveco'umn,
but it needs some effort on the part Of VIC. H.
U. women to make It so. II is a column OF their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
II. Items and communications should be short,
and are, of course, subject to approval OF the
edltor.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
tflutnal Benefit Column.
EDITED By "Ausr MApGE".


The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated in the title and motto-it is for the mu
tua 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 sugge stion, a medium for the IN.
terchange of ideas. In this capacity IL solicits
communications, and Its success depends large
ly on the support given 1t In this respect. Com.
municatioBs must be signed. bat the name oi
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be. subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
will he rejected without good reason. Address
all communications TO
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
Dear N. B. Friends:

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
How many busy housekeepers and
home makers have, many time, said just
the words of the poem above! / believe
these lines will be comfort to many who
weary with the days duties, undervalue
the work they have accomplished.
And it is especially SO with the young
mot hers with their little ones about them
requiring constant care. Happy that
mother who can realize the golden oppor-
tunities that are hers, and that she is do
ing a great work II she is faithful.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

White lies make black mark on
soul. me
II woman is a widow and has a al,
12'yeat-oid daughter, the girl has bs. ena
ties the same as any chaperon. W.
The apothecary actually rejoices =, =,
fact that most OF his wares are a orn. 'ue
the market. w
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude E.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: 81 tried a number OF
remedies to no avail until / used One
Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles of this
wonderful remedy cured me entirely,
strengthened my lungs and restored me
to my health and strength" WIGGTN &
MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

Prayer begets prayer, and one man
who prays In the spirit win set a
whole society praying.-H. A. Kin
ports. Secretary New York State IN
ion
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

Warning-to feel tired before exertion Is
not hziness-irs sign that the system LACKS
vitality, and needs the tonic effect of Hoods
sarsspasilla. Sufferers should not delay. Get
rid of that tired feeling by beginning to take
Hoods Sarsaplrilla to-day.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE no WOMEN.
For proof read the symptoms, suffering and cure
recited in the following letters:

to the
derived
table Compound Ny trouble
was in bad condition coud not perform household duties
pains terrible Ny husband spent hundreds Of dollars
to WELL all the medicine that doctors prescribed failed
which
health
hemohages of the womb that nothing could
/
ceived
E. Pinkham's
following advice
help Gosend
for what have done for -MRs Lo NAYLoR 1928 N
Ave. NV, Washington D. c.
DER Mrs PIskHAM:-I write to tell what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for
with falling of the womb and could hardly about
but after taking bottles Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
pound Twas completely to all
81 think medicine of the
j. NJ LEE, 141 Lyndal St. Newcastle, Pa.
DEAR Mrs PINKHAM:-Lyda E. Pinkhams Vegetable
pound
and all the troubles
other remedies relief
taking
feeling better husband
relief from
bottles did able and
Thanks
pound certainly grateful relief mothers
or out OF sorts take few doses feel all right
Il would
to those suffering wa"-MRs. R. f
Xlljl % % se n s s and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
Counsel,

Mr.. Meekiy-our neighbours son is
always thrashing my boy. What shall
do about it?
.Lawyer-Teach your boy how to fight
Ten dollars, please.-Chicago News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
The Popular Thing TO Say.

The sermon was exceptionally long,
and the minister had just reached the
seventh division of his subject.
"And now, dear brethren" he ex-
claimed. what shall say moref'
amen" suggested the thoughtless
man who had just walked up.-Chicago
Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

BRooKLYs, n. Y, FEB. %, 1908
Dear AUNT Madge:
! think l.. promised you a letter from New
YORK. and always try TO keep my promises, so
here ii is. I've had really, truly holiday of a
week and feel so much rested from it.
am over ins Brooklyn and we went over to
New York sightseeing one day this week. |
wish you could have been with US; we rode in
four different cars before arriving at our desti-
nation, so it.iook us about two hours; it does
not seem possible that two cities can be SO large.
We went into all of the large stores, of course,
and looked at all the beautiful dresses, laces,
hats and jewels, and 1t makes one want TO buy
everything. and I'm glad don't live any nearer
than i do. You see many strange and
pathetic sights 4 here is millionaire sitting in
car beside beggar, and gaily dressed women
saunteriDg down the street with stray waits
with scarcely whole garment on, bare heated
and stockingless, and everybody hurrying-lt
seems as If they were all trying to see how fact
they could wear themselves out.
Coming home we mounted three flights of
stairs to take an elevated train to the bridge.
When We arrived there we went up one fig ht
and my cousin took me where could look down
ON the people waiting for their car; you could
see nothing but men and women. and as each
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

The air in modern erematories is
heated to $40 d.. .-ccs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

No matter how long you have had the cough /;
II it hasn't already developed into consumption,
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup will cure it,
--4dvt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11
Dear .Annt Mddge:

Dear Annt mage.
send greeting to yourself and the sisters,
wishing you all prosperity and good cheer.
Reading Aunt Madge's quotations from
"Anon's" personal letter, as. think of your
own faults the first of the night, &C." how
much better perhaps then you might drop of to
sleep and forget the faults of others.
And TO review the incidents of the day, II we
have said things we ought not, perhaps wound
ing the feelings of some one. or been impatient
with the little ones. Perhaps we have left IN
done that we should have done. These sins of
omission, o, how many they arel
We wish some people would do better, when
perhaps they try harder than 1 to do right. That
is so. We little know the prayers put up for
strength to overcome, or the tears shed and
resolves made to be more careful for the future.
Let us think and feel more charitable.
l hope "Anon" will not forget the column
while In New York.
have been reading the life of Rev. David
Brainerd, missionary to the Indians from l743 to
AZ. His lsbors through the wilderness were
hard, selfdenying, wearisome, and in perils
often.
1t is instructive and refreshing to read the
lives of useful, faithful laborers In the cause of
right and Christianity. always enjoy hearing
of those who take an interest in the welfare of
the Indian. They were the lawful settlers of
the land when our forefsthers landed on these
shores, and as years passed on should have been
dealt with justly as human beings, as brothers
with the same rights. 1t was their home, their
hunting ground and burying ground.
William Penn took the wisest course when be
bargained with them for their lands, and had
peace instead Of cruelty and hlood-shed In
avenging their wrongs. GRANDMA 6.
l am glad to hear from you again,
"Gl andma Co." and your words will be
welcome to all. What you say about the
Indian is very true. I always sympathized
with them, and remember committing for
recitation a selection in the readers OF
years ago which had the following passage:
"As race they have withered from the
land, their arrows are broken, their
springs are dried up, their cabins are in
the dust. Slowly and sadly they climb
the distant mountains and read their
doom in the setting SUM-" How true the
last statement was! 81
You will also see, Grandma G., that
"Anon" has kept her promise; for here
comes the letter from New York SO many
of you will enjoy. We all thank you for
it, "Anon," it is fine descriptive letter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-11

The real herones of in homes Frequently how
ever it is a mistaken and useless heroism.
Women listen call of
that tells guard daily
tasks become when of the female
painful and keeps the system
Irriaby takes the place happiness aaby weakness
and suffering takes the place of health and strength As long they
themselves
their household duties They have been led believe that suffering
Is necessary because they women What mistake!
The of Lydia Pnkhams will Danish
pain and happiness Don't strong
cotcs when this great strengthening healing remedy
always within reach.
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO WOMEN.
If there is anything
will
letter She
a she has had
to
address are
foolish If do accept her kind invitation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
LYNCH SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Found Guilty Of Treason in Fighting
Wit:, the Beers.

With the Beers.
Lynch, member OF parliament for Gal
way, on trial for treason because he
fought On the Boer side in the South
African war. has been found guilty and
sentenced to death.
The jury, after having been out half
an hour, returned a verdict of guilty.
When asked if he had anything to say
why he should not be sentenced to
death Colonel Lynch replied:
THANK you. l will say nothing"
The sentence of death was passed
on each of the four counts in the in
dictment.
The prisoner then bowed to the court
and was removed in custody.
Lynch throughout bore himself with
unfaltering composure. He walked out
steadily between the jailers and past
the bench where his wife and other
relatives were seated. Mrs. Lynch
has been given permission to see her
husband.
After the prisoner had been re-
moved, Lynch and his counsel had a
conference regarding the course to be
adopted in the future, and later it
was announced that no action would
be taken at present. Counsel can pro-
coed with applying for writ Of error,
but it is thought that this may be
rendered unnecessary by the coInmu-
tation of the sentence to a short term
Of imprisonment, in which case it is
probable that the prisoner will accept
the situation.
Although formally sentenced to be
hanged Lynch's sentence will no doubt
be committed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
NEARING A SOLUTION.
Venezuelan Problem Rapidly Drawing
to Close.

Venezuelan Problem Rapidly Drawing
to Close.
Washington, Jan. Pup to the
close Of the day formal notice of the
acceptance of the proposition had
not come to Mr.. Bowen from the rep
resentatiyes of the allies here. How
ever. such unofficial information as
reached Mr.. Bowen confirmed him in
the belief that the pending controversy
would be settled "soon and satisfac-
torily." It is learned that the Italian
government all along has favored an
honorable compromise and has let it's
allies know the favor with which it re-
garded the Bowen proposition, while
protesting willingness to defer to their
views in the matter. It developed dur
ing the day that the proportion of the
customs dues collected at La Guayra
and Puerto Cabello to be paid to the
allies is 80 per cent. These two ports
collect d large part OF the total Gus.
toms receipts of the country. Under
this arrangement probably a cash pay
ment can be dispensed with, as the
customs receipts would quickly defray
the pressing individual claims of the
allies
The lifting of the blockade would
not mean the complete withdrawal
from American waters of the allied
fleet and it is understood that not only
will the British-American feet remain
in its accustomed winter quarters in
the Caribbean, but that the German
government will depart from it's
ancient policy, which has beea to get
along without station fleets, and will
continue the present squadron in Amer
lean waters as a permanent feet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
TROUBLE UNAVOIDABLE.
Relations Between Brazil and Bolivia
Very Strained.

New York, Jan. 26.-The tension of
relations between Brazil and Bolivia
because of the Acre dispute is increas-
ing daily, according to the Herald's
Rio de Janeiro correspondent, and it
is believed there that break is una
voidable. News of the departure of
the Acre expedition from La Paz has
caused great excitement
The government has resolved to send
military and naval forces not only to
the Amazon but also to the province Of
Matte Crosse, on the southern frontier
of Bolivia. The cruisers Mariscal Deo-
doro and Tupi and several smaller YES
sells have received orders to go to
Manaos, to which will also be sent a
military division under the command
of General Caesar Sampaie.
The government believes the United
States will remain neutral in the Acre
dispute.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
NEW CANAL TREATY.
Amount Of Annuity tie. Only Change
in Document.


Washington, Jan. 24.-The Panama
canal cal'1las treaty, signed Thursday after
noon. IS the same treaty that was
drawn up by this government several
months ago with the single exception
OF the Item Of annuity to be paid to
Colombia for the use Of the right of
way Tor the canal. The amount of the
annuity Is q compromise between the
gOO,OOO offered by Secretary Hay and
.te 1850 900 demanded by Colombia.
ne latter's price was fixed upon what
are asserted to be the present returns
from the Panama Railroad company,
port dues, ETC., which she had no desire
to see diminished. The amount fixed
in the treaty by way Of compromise,
though not stated by the officials and
persons who have had to do with the
perfection Of the treaty, is admitted to
nave been arrived at from a calcula-
ton OF the exact receipts at present
from traffic across the isthmus and
therefore is regarded as only fair to
Colombia. At the same time, though
the amount is larger than was at first
onered, it is thought by officials that
the senate undoubtedly will accept the
figure named when it is made clear
that to offer less would be to deprive
Colombia Of income she now is &C.
tually receiving.
All other points than this one of
money compensation remain as they
stood in the original draft Of the treaty,
and are completely satisfactory to the
United States government.
The United States will have control
of the canal practically in perpetuity,
as required by the Spooner act; this
result having been attained by the
adoption of a plan for lesSe for 100
years, renewable at the pleasure Of the
United States, and Colombia having
nothing to say about the extension.
The matt ers Of police and judicial con-
troll are settled by scheme of joint
action, although it especially is as
sured that no citizen of the United
States will be tried by any other than
his own courts. Control of the waters
Of the ports of Colon and Panama is
vested in the United States just as far
as may be necessary for the complete
operation CT the canal
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
NUMEROUS SHELLS FELL SHORT
San Carlos Village Suffered and Man,
People Killed.

Maracaibo, Jan. 23.-At Z o'clock
Wednesday afternoon the Associated
Press correspondent landed on the
island and entered the fort The walls
of the fort are terribly battered and
there were many evidences of the
fierce engagement Twelve dead Ven
eZuelan soldiers were counted behind
the ramparts and fifteen other men,
seriously wounded, were lying on a
low platform.
The fort is literally covered with
pieces OF broken shells. It was seen
that great many of the German shells
had not exploded. The magazine had
a very narrow escape, two shells hav-
ing come within an ace of penetrating
it. The walls of the fort that face to-
wards the entrance Of the lake suffered
particularly and we're greatly damaged.
It is estimated by the commandant,
General Bello, that the German ships
fired more than 1000 shells at Fort
San Carlos.
Although the damage inflicted upon
the fort by the sustained fire of the
German cruisers is very great, it is not
all that could be expected from such a
continuous fire from modern high
power guns.
The village of Fort San Carlos suf-
fered severely. A great portion of the
fire of the war vessels fell short, go
per cent of their shells exploding in
the village before reaching the fort.
A fisherman from the village of San
Carlos has arrived here in a canoe
with his family. Two of this mans
children were killed by shells from the
German cruisers. He reports that
more than twenty-five Indian fishermen
have been killed or wounded at San
Carlos. The fishermen there are help
less.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL D0INGS,
Tuesday, Jan. 20.

6enate-Legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill passed.
When the statehood bill was taken up
Mr.. Quay demanded an immediate
vote. Mr.. Beverage objected and
then discussed the measure, opposing
statehood for Oklahoma, Arizona and
New Mexico. y D. So.
House District of Columbia appro-
priation bill passed and consideration
of the Philippine currency bill begun.
General debate on the District bill
was largely devoted to discussion of
the Alaskan boundary line dispute.