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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

told story about not having time enough to
write, or you will all be sending Tor M MAJ
chine for inyentiug 1t Tor telling me | would
better have used part of 1t in sweeping under
the beh), so With recipe tor cabbage salad
will close. hoping the cabbeses are rot all gone.
CAsHA1s sALAD-t hop small cad of cab
bsst, r,Jrcting ali the coarse outer leaves and
inside stalk aud mix with the following dress
Ing: one egg beat n, ! teaspoon butter, Of
sugar. "a cap vine. ar, teaspuon each of salt
and mustard. Cook until thicken-, chill before
using. ESTHER.
Amt MADGF.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

Remember, Junior workers. it is aw-
fully important to catch the young men
when they are boys
When society ceases to be active
it's dead. and when it's dead it's nc
good.
We may pray for hundred and a
thousand, but they must be saved one
by one Keep this in mind, Endeavor.
ers who labor as soul winners.
There is no substitute for the person.
al work in the church or in the Chris
tian Endeavor society.
Some think that in the pledge we aim
too high for them. Don't drop the
standard to meet such. Bring them up
to the standard.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

we'll mouth. whence already thers
came faint earthly smell, half sweet
ish, half repulsive Some OF the curl
GUS were for crowding the edges e
watch him, but wiser ones held them
back. GIVE him all the light and all
possible. poor fellow; he needs both.
Squire Clark said. Young Manson
stripped and barefooted. sprang TO the
edge of the curb. Who'll follow me-?
he asked. I'm going down, right be-
hind Billy; we may make live chain
before it's too late"
"Ill followl Aud T. And r. came
from all about. In little, the human
line was over the edge, creeping down,
down to the dangerous deeps, noisome
and cold. Billy heard IL coming, and
shouted up:
I'm time. thank Godl hear moansr'
Then he gave a great inarticulate cry.
There, cl.nging TO the rough rock wall,
was Amy. five feet above the glimmer-
ing water, which Tapped something
dark and limp.
Here, you. Take her upr' he cried
hoarsely. outstanding his breath all he
might. He had come TO the thick, dead
ly damp. Unless he was quick and
bold it would make an end of him. as
1t had possibly already made an end
of poor. light hearted Jock. Clinging
fast with one hand, his feet well braced
across the well breadth, he swung Amy
up with the other into young Alan
unFaf. hold Tho .nflars nerk -,
pass her on up and out. Drawing a
long, long breath, Billy leaped down
beside the insensible figure at the bot
tom, caught it up and began a desper-
ate ascent.
Hold hard. Billy. I'm coming to
help young Alanson cried. setting his
feet firmly and bending until his head
was almost level with them. Thus lie
gripped Jocks collar and somewhat
eased the strain on Billy. Both were,
however. so near to smothering their
tense muscles gave down. Lights
swan before their eyes; their heads
were bursting; the subtle heaviness in
chest and nostrils numbed them to the
bone. Alanson felt himself almost fall,
lHE Wien IbIte stEuSh HIS uNHus HuIits
with such force ii almost drew blood.
Send up, Jock! Wen pull you two
out safe." the men higher up cried TO
them and then. when they saw their
plight, came down like Trojans to help.
Ii was little short of miracle that any
OF the three got out alive, But SOME
how. by the good Gods mercy. they
all came into rcviving upper air. Jock
had the face OF dead man. At sight
of him Amy fell TO sobbing. "He-he
lifted me up and bade me cling" she
said brokenly. but stayed on the bot
tom himself because there was not
room for two to hold in the creviee of
the WALL
HE won't die for it." Or. Payne
said, looking up from his patient. Billy,
lying spent and white upon the grass.
beckoned Amy imperatively TO him.
You must marry me-right on he
said. patting her hand. After this
dare not trust you with yourself"
Nor l." Amy said. nesting TO him.
You were horribly foolish TO take such
risks for me. Billy. Ii is only by stay
ing with You can make sure you will
never do IL again"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
mtoieaI.
y SNrN0~N~N~~ON<Ns- -,
Pleased TO DO II.
Ellsworth Citizens Gladly Speak
Publicly on the Subject


A public statement.
Given to the public for the pub bic goo,
A citizens experience.
Tru'hfuly told for humanIty's sake
Should find ready appreciation.
Ellsworth people are eased to do II.
Pleased to tell their friends and neigh
bors.
T. II them about the "little couovero,,,
The good deeds OF Doan's Kidney PIN,
Arc spreading DER he city.
Lifting burden from scbing backs.
Curing the pains OF kidney Ills.
Read the proof in an Ellsworth woma,,.
words.
mrs. e. E. Parker (E. L. Parker far
merl, Bat side read, tays: 81 knew for
I'VE or six years that my kidneys were not
performing their functions properiy. and
many a morning during that time W hen
awakened, In place OF being refreshed and
the pain which | expected to leave st,1
existed, us'c to wonder whether there
was rot some med cine which would sct
directly on NV KIDNEYS, the cause of alI
my trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills were so
highly spok ken OF that | went to wiggip A
Mooie's drug store In Ellsworth for bor
You can depend on this, IL IL had NO,
brong bit rstlef never would have bought
second, and II he second had not stiIl
further benefited would not have bought
thirc. To lay | endorse the claims
mace on Doan's Kidney Pills is n lid
~av "t"Tprs"stre Whist think of lhem.n
For sa lie by all dealers. Price 80 cents
roster Miiburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
CHRISTIAN FNDEAvoR.
Prayer Meeting topic For the We.

Prayer Meeting Topic For the Weei
Beginning March g.
Topic.-How Christ stills the storms Q
nfe.-Ps. evil, 23-3l
Life has often been likened to sea
and in this portion OF the One Hundred
and Seventh Psalm Gods providence Il
those upon the sea in the midst of 8
storm is described. and it may speab
to us of Gods power in Christ TO still
the storms of our lives. Gods chosen
people We're not especially seafaring
people For the most part they dread
ed the sea. aud yet they had an impor-
tant seaport at Joppa, and some OF
them engaged in maritime pursuits
They went down 10 the sea (nsc Med
iterraneanJ and did business in great
waters great in contrast with the in.
md seas OF Palestine. These saw the
orks of the Lord and His wonders in
= deep" They saw sudden and great
terms, common on the Mediterranean
rs on the sea of Galilee, and Gods de
.iverance of His people even as Christ
titled the waves of the Gaiilee by say
ing, Peace, be stiil,'
The stoIns OF tie mighty deep are
synbolical of the storms on the sea of
life. The wind is contrary. the waves
mount up to heaven, our souls melt
away in trouble, we reel to and fro and
are at our wits end. Human ingenuity
seems to be at an end. and we indeed
know not what to do Nor are these
exceptional cases. Every life has its
storms as well as its Gains, its sor
rows as well as its joys, its Affections
rs well as its SatiSfactionS. Into eve"y
life some rain must fall and some days
be dark and dreary." And yet we need
never despair. Our extremity becomes
Gods opportunity" We can call upon
the Lord in our trouble. and He viii
bring us out of our distresSes. He
maketh the storm calm. so that the
waves thereof are still. and we can
he glad because they are quiet and De
brough~ by Him to our desired haven,
and the goodness of God thus manifest
I'd toward Us should lead as to praise
Hin.
God stills the storms OF human life
by His Son Jesus Christ. Christ spoke
to the waves of the sea, and they We're
stilled, and SO He can speak peace TO
the human heart and cause it 10 be
still To us, as 10 the disciples of old,
Ha says, Let not your heart be trou-
bled," Il viii not leave you comfort
less" Peace | leave with you, my
peace give unto you and if we will
trust Him we will have peace of mind
and stiffness of soul instead of mental
restlessness and spiritual disquiet
Christ is also our guide. our pilot over
the sea of life, He not only stills the
storm, but He bringeth us unto our
desired haven" Some of us may think
that we can guide our own lives, but
we are much mistaken. We need Him
every hour of life, and He never fails.
BY His holy spirit. by His word, which
IS "a lamp to our feet" by His provi-
dence and by His church and its sacra-
ments and other means of grace He
brings us at last to heaven, our de-
sired haven. Let us therefore accept
Him as our pilot and ever pray:
Jesus. Saviour, pilot me
Over life's tenpestuous sea.
BIBLE READINGS.
Ps. lxv, II; lxXxix, 10; xciii. Is;
cxiv. IS; Prov. viii, 20. 80; lisa. XVI,
Is; Mark iv, 35-41; John xiv, Is, -;
Acts xvii. 1925. 41-44; Rev. xxi, l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

MEssRs. ELY BRos.:-I commenced using
your Cream Balm about two years ago for ca
tarrh. Ny voice was somewhat thick and my
hearing was duh. Ny hearing has been fully
restored and my speech has become quite clear.
am teacher in our town.
l.. G. BROWN, Granger, o.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneezing.
Sold by druggists at 80 cts. or mailed by Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren ST.. New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
fflutual Benefit Column.
EDITED By AUNT MADGAy


The purposes Of thi- column are succinctly
stated In the tile aud mo,to-it is Tor the mutual
benefit aud aims To be helpful sni hopeful,
Being fer the common coed. It l. for the com
mon use-a pub ic servant. purvcyor Of In
formation and suggestion, medigm for the in
terchange of Ideas In this capacity &c solieits
Communications, ana its sGneees depends largely
he support given ii in this respect Com
munications must lie signed. bui the name of
writer VIII not be printed ex 'ept by permission.
Communications will he subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. hut none
Will be rejected without good reason Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
Halfway Up The Heights.

l deeply sympathize with him
Who's toilsome climbed TO reach the top
OF Mount Success, and then by within
OF circumstance been forced TO stop.
But then, since half the height he's scaled,
I'D fain this altered phrase let fall
t Ia better to rave tried and failed
Than never 10 have tried at ALI
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

Strange The morgue is right out TIN,
-ireet, isn't h2 Boy--Yeh. strsnsor
II ] board anyone ~ these trolley o..
viii u take me therf Boy--If yer trv -
board one o dem cars ,er'll git dere sp,s
erourh.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

Il thank God that Christian Endeavor
has never been uncertain as to the in
spiration, the infallibility. the inerran-
cy of the word of God.-Rev. DIR. John
p. Carson.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

II we uotic, lite pleasures
AS we notice liltle patns;
IL we quite forgot our Losses
And rememn rel all our gains;
IL we looked tor peoples virtues
And their faults refuse e. see,
WHAT a comfortable happy,
Cheerful place this world would be.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
Do the Hard Thing.

Do anything anything that God
gives you to do. Occupy the hard
places if those are the ones he calls you
TO fill.-Rev. DIR. Francis E. Clark.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02

Clars--Wss he nervous when he pro-
posed? Mse-Not in the least. Clare
He YVES when be proposed to me, butch,
well, possibly he bad lot of practice
since then.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
Dear NJ. B. Friends:

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
| have r, ad the few lines printed above
several times since taking them up to
place at the b al Of our column, and in
the contrast tetween 'pies-ures and
pains, "losses and gains" IF uits snd
Writ es" one cou d but tuink of the diff
ference with which persons look upon or
bear these d fferent experiences.
Take ''litt pleasures. Does the sight
OF others happiness give you pleasure?
Did you look out of the window this
mornit ard see bright eyed little boy
or a rosy checked little girl radiant vii b
happiness because t ey could slide do. n a
snow bsnS-perhaps going rod or two
and did you sm,le all TO yourself, and a
OF their pleasure?
Or did you turn away from the wIndo v
with a solemn face. Sigh for tue osys
that are DO more, and the thought how
little they know Of what is before then
Now apply this to Larger pleasures and it
will be he index Of what you are getting
out OF life.
Happy n. emories are nong our pleas
ures. Doesn't the thought Of some little
gift or kindness doe yon vars ago
brighten your pathway to day? What are
we harvesting along life's journey? The
pains aud tie pricks and the thorns, or
the joys and pleasures and kindnesse-?
To those v no are Exp citing to be happy
W then certain things are accomplished let
me say: Don't wait for that time, be As
happy as you can with things as they are
to-day, and W hen the things come to pass,
which you SO much desire, you will be all
the better prepared to enjoy them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-02
BIBLE READINGS

Ps. Ky, II; lxXxix, 10; xciii. Is;
cxiv. 10; Prov. viii, 70. 80; lisa. XVI,
Is; Mark iv, 35-41; John xiv, 1-3, -;
Acts xvii. 1925. 41-44; Rev. xxi, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
CONSERVATIVES IN
 FOR NINE YEARS
NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT PREMIER BALFoUR WILL RE- SIGN SOON, ALTHOUGH THERE IS MUCH OPPOSITION.

London, July 2.--It is nine years ago to- day since the conservatives entered on their long lease of office, Lord Salisbury having become prime minister for the third and last time July ?, 1895. Lord Halsbury, the lord high chancellor, and Lord Ashbourne, the lord chancellor of Ireland, are the only two ministers who hold the same posts as they did them.
 In spite of incessant attacks on the government in parliament during the past weeks and the difficulty of maintaining anything like normal majorities, there Is no reason to believe that Premier Bal four has any present intention of ten- dering his resignation nor have the lib- eral leaders at this moment -es-y real desire to attemp v 4orce shim to ls,ne essisv step.s sfr. Balfour recognizes that 1t Is not in accord with strict parlia- mentary principles to transact the nations business by means of the closure, as he proposes doing fol the remainder of the session. But the premier pointed out in the house of commons yesterday that in view of the persistent obstruc- ton tactics of the opposition to attack the governments main legislature, there was no other course open to him. ss
 MT. Balfour desires to remain in power at ledSt uiltli ilpoTldnt penulnB questions are settled such as Thibet and the Russo- Japanese war and he also is determined to carry through the large domestic legis- lation promised in the kings speech, for instance the allen bill and the bill to compensate owners of saloons for depriv- ation of their licenses when the govern ment reduces the number of such houses The government is not seeking to curtail the session of parliament and does not expect an adjournment until late in Au- gust. The attitude of the liberal leader in the house of commons In desiring the return of MT. Balfour in power. grows out of their opposition to Lord Spencer, the liberal leader in the house of lords, who in case the government resigns, would naturally be selected to be the next premier. Moreover, they do not wish at the present time to undertake the man agement of some of the questions now | pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
DELCASSE SERVES
 HIS SIXTH YEAR
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER HAS SECURED FIRM GRASP ON FOR EIGN POLICY OF THE NATION AND IS POPULAR.

Paris, July 2-Foreign Minister Delcasse today celebrated the sixth anniversary of his continuous service as minister of for- eign affairs. The event was notable as he is the first French foreign minister to attain that length of service The anni- versary would have passed unnoticed had not Ambassador Porter called 1t to M. Delcasse's attention. The date was viv- idly fixed on the ambassadors memory, as it marked the beginning of the efforts of M. Delcasse and himself to combat adverse French sentiment, growing out of the Spanish-American war. M Del casse's lengthy service Is significant of the growing stability of French ministries.
 Heretofore the constant changes were
 ef> sy>izea,Tee serious defects sipf the -s4snch system, as the prevented contin- uity of governmental policy. From 1879 until M. Wa1declx- Rousseau formed a cab- inet there were twenty-eight French cabi- nets. NJ DeFreycinet had continuous ser vice through four years, covering five ministries. M. Cochery still holds the record for service, namely, seven years as minister of posts and telegraphs. but NJ Delcasse Is the first foreign minister hay ing a lengthy tenure.
 France in this manner s taking pattern from the stability of Russia's foreign system, in which there were only three foreign ministers between 1913 and 1895, namely: Nesselrode Gortchakoff and De- Giers M. Decasses 8 service has establish ed a continuity of French foreign policy. and has been marked by many notable successes. His hold Is now so strong that the retiremen of Premier Combes would leave M. Delcasse the foreign minister of a new cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
DAMAGED BY STORM.
Cloud Burst Sweeps Down on Salt
 Lake With Terrific Force.

Salt Lake City, Utah, July "A cloud burst leading into the Wasatch range from the bench lands northeast of this city has sent a wall of water 6 to 10 feet high down Dry Creek canyon, causing much damage. A fan-shaped flood swept over the northeast portion of the city with a roar that could be heard several mics. Brigham and First streets north of Sixth. east, and the interceding streets were con- verted into rivers.
 Trees sidewalks and streets were torn up Several costly residences were dam aged and only saved from destruction by their high retaining walls. The power houses at Ogden, Bear river and Murray were struck by lightning, the latter be- Ing destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03

ways been counted in the census and their representation in the electoral college and in congress based on it. In all the years that have intervened no one has questioned their rights in the matter. And it is only after the southern states have adopted the laws that have been in force for many years in New England that any question has been raised. And then only because 1t affects the negro vote in the south and not the white vote in New England or the Chinese vote in California <
 The South.
 ''The south intends to do justice by the negro but also intends to protect itself against the ignorant and vicious voter. It is doing this in the interests of good government which is for the ben eft of both races. And now that 1t Is being attacked by the republican candi- date for President it believes it has a right to call or shd will receive the aid and support of the conservative men of the north to protect it against the menace that would threaten it if the pres ent administration is returned to pow er."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
thin man. I'm going up to the

thin man. I'm going up to the Adirondacks for a weeks fishing"
 Where do the flags come in?"
 That's where the fish bite, I hope" smiled the thin man. "They are flies, as carefully made as any graynackle or Silverton you ever cast. and something entirely new in the fishhook line
 Do you dope it out that the Adiron- dack trout have taken on a patriotic streak?" asked the fat man, taking one of the American flag novelties and exam ming 1t. 'Whose idea?"
 '"The first one,' explained the owner of the flies. was niade for the British Fly Fishers Club, and presented to Am bassador Choate at a dinner which the club gave him. It was just a conceit, a pretty compliment, and no one thought of really using the fly. Then one of the members tried 1t on the Fay and got rise after rise for the American flag when theN fish had scorned everything else. If British trout will bite simply out of their regard for the new hands, across-the-sea spirit, what won't the Americans do for their own emblem? Anyway I'm going to give them a try, and we'll hope they have sense enough to follow the flag-swallow it, I mean"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Don't Want to preclpitate Matters.

Paris, July 2.-The government authori- ties express the hope that American pub- lie opinion will not urge France to pre- eipitate it's course in policing Tangler and insuring protection for foreigners in Mo- rocco. It is pointed out that Foreign Min ister Delcasse Is sincerely anxious to give protection but two obstacles prevent the rapid progress of his plans. namely the sutan's withholding permission and the delicacy of the Spanish negotia- tions. Spain is somewhat sensitive regard ing Morocco and the appearance of French police at Tangier might further ir- ritate the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
cayoso Company is Organized.

Jasper, July 2.-(SpeciaL)-T organ ization of the Gayoso Coal company which is capitalized at s1OOOOO was perfected here yesterday. The following officers were. elected: L. B. Musgrove, president; H. P. Gibson, vice president: A. S. Preston, secretary and treasurer. This new com pany absorbs the Bruce Coal company and takes in the Bessemer Savings bank lands which were bought at the sale some time ago by Murry Cannon, and other lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
White Stone Lithla Water.

White Stone Lithia water has become by-word in Birmingham. Everybody Is drinking 1t and sounding it's praise It is the finest mineral water on the market and Fox Sons X Smith company are kept busy filling orders for the famous water
 They have a delivery wagon, made espe. cially for this purpose and can furnish you on short notice. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Use Flag For Bait.

From the New York Tribune
 Seems to me you are beginning your preparations for the Great and Glorious Fourth little early" observed the fat clubman to his thin brother. when the latter took from his pocketbook what appeared to be half dozen tiny Ameri- can flags.
 Fourth of July nothing" said the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Win Inspect Steamers

Louisville, July 2.-The secretary of the department of commerce and labor has instructed Capt J. E. Abraham ard Capt. J. J. Dunn. the two local steamboat in- spectors to proceed forthwith to New York and assist in an inspection of all passenger steamers at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
sinquIar-and Plural.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Funny There was a time when thu barbers used to speak of my hair.'' ''You mean before you began to gel bald?"
 'Yes. Now they speak of my hairs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
Will He Support. Nominee of
 Democratic Party2
PAST DIFFERENCES QUOTED
He Has Said In the Past That Man Should Support the Platform Most Nearly Conforming to
 His Views.
RY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

St. Louis, July 2.-tSpeeial. )-Among the thousands of delegates and democrats arriving here from all over the United States to attend the national convention one of the principal topics of discussion is the Likelihood of w. J. Bryan, twice the candidate of the democratic party for the presidency, supporting this year the partys nominee. Honored even more by his party than was the great Tilden, honored more than any other democrat but one since the civily war, 1t would seem almost ridiculous to suggest Bry- an bolt, but fully half the democrats here representing perhaps every state in the Union are seriously discussing this phase of the democratic political situation.
 Of course, there is no way at this time to tell what MT. Bryan will do. The read CT can best judge for himself by pernsing a few extracts from the speeches and writings of Mr. Bryan, made during the campaign of 1S96