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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

The diamond Is hard stone, but 1t
is apt to soften a marble heart.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

Finest eyeglasses. 15c to soc. 70 4th At
front OF Keys Celebrated Oyster House
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

Micky-Say. me goil Liz is hot rag
all right.
Ummy-she must be, judgin' from
de way she was roastin' you yester-
day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

He-They are all brothers and they
work into each others hands, so to
speak.
She-what do they do?
He-One is q motorman, one is q
doctor. one liza druggist and one IL an
undertaken.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

Mr.. Smith--well, Jones, what do
you think of our Russian relations?
Mr.. Jones-Russian relationsl There
amt any Russian On earth that's any
hin to me.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

1t IL a good deal better to live in a
glass house and take your chances on
stones than to have no windows at all.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

Keep old kid gloves for ironing dav
Sew a pad of kid from the left glove
in the palm Of the right one. This
VIII DO much to keep the ironer's
hands from becoming calloused.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

To remove iron rust. saturate the
spots with lemon juice; have water in
the teakettle boiling briskly, hold the
spots with lemon juice; have water in
soon disappear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-24

FILLING FOR CAKE.-Melt i've
tablespoons of grated chocolate with
cream enough to make a smooth mass.
Add one cup of sugar and one beaten
egg. Cook until thick and smooth
add one teaspoon of vanilla favoring
and spread between cakes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
A Great Discovery That slumbered

In earlier times one of the greatest
discoveries of the age was made by a
man polishing amber, which was one
of the most highly priced of ancient
ornamental gems and found only
among the crown jewels of royalty or
In the caskets of princely rulers and
wealthy people dwelling in palaces.
The man, it was said. felt mighty
shock; violent tremor thrilled through
his hand and arm while he was rub
bling the stone. He may have exagger-
ated the account or the authors of the
many versions may have done so. but
the facts were there.
That man had struck the trail Of an
electrical discovery. But for centuries
this suggestive truth of slumberine
power slept. No experiments were
tried-science was in state of repose.
Experiments suggestive of electric dis
coveries were tried, without attempts
to further investigation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
THE END OF NIAGARA.
In Twenty-Five Centuries the Great
Falls VIII Have Disappeared.

In $500 years hence the discharge of
the Niagara will have become inter
mittent, ceasing at low stages of the
lake, and finally the Niagara river, on
the rising edge of the basin. will have
its waters turned back and southwark.
and no water will flow over the Mag
ara escarpment of that day. Through
this agency alone Niagara falls will
cease TO exist long before the escarp-
ment has been worn away to the river
level at Grand island. but as it is even
now lessening the volume of water
poured over the fails the erosive power
of the stream Is diminishing. and we
must therefore increase the period nee
essary for the retreat of the Canadian
falls TO the south end of Goat island
and the stealing of the waters of the
American falls.
Assuming the continuity of the forces
named, We might outline the probable
future life and death of the falls thus:
With progressive loss in water vol
ume the Canadian falls will reach the
south end of Goat island In from 1000
W i'oVo years. tie osdlh Vi Tue aihefi-
can falls.
The flow of the waters will now have
become intermittent, and at first only
at periods of mean and high water in
Lake Erie, eventually at high water
alone, will there be any discharge over
the escarpment. This will continue for
a period of from 1900 to 1000 years.
The entire flow TO the north will
cease, and the river will flow back into
Lake Erie, leaving the escarpment dry
at point not very far south of Goat
island and with a height of about 100
feet. This will be $500 years hence
the death of Niagara falls.-John NJ.
Clarke, Phi. D., Ii. D., in Harper's
Weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

Alexander H. Stephens, vice president
of the Confederacy. was one of the
most skillful debaters Georgia has ever
sent to congress. The author of From
the Uneivil War TO Date" tells of one
occasion on which Stephens met de
feat
He had made speech at a political
rally to which 1t seemed impossible to
reply. A man named Russell was at
last persuaded TO take the stand He
at once attacked the record OF his OPP
ponent with groundless charges.
Now" he demanded, stand up here
and explain to these voters why, when
you were in congress. You voted for
$500 property qualification for fran
chise''
Little Alex jumped up. His shrill
voice was ear piercing.
at is falsew he screamed. II deny
the fact,''
Yes" said Mr. Russell. that is
what expected you to do. For TWEEN
ty years you have been going round
denying facts"
The audience reared in delight, and
Little Alex left the hall. He said
years afterward that he had never
again used fact" in that familiar but
Illogical way.-Youth's Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

The season for active eyangelistic
work is here, and we need to bestir our
selves and multiply our activities. Let
us work along three lines:
First--Our prayer life. Let us not
put aside the morning hour or let any
thing interfere with its observance. If
rushed to get at the days business let
US chop off, a half or three-quarters
of an hour from the morning drowsi-
ness and profit by an early rising to
seek the face of God.
Second.-Our Bible study life This
can be combined with the early morn
ing watch" and thus make the time
doubly profitable. Let us try to digest
what we read. Better get the full
meaning ofAve verses than skim over
five chapters. Let Gods word get a
hold on our lives and become part of
our daily experience.
Third.-Our personal work. oh, that
Endeavorers could feel the Importance
of this daily seeking to reach a soul for
Christ. If you observe the former
two suggestions there will be natural
outgrowth in the line of reaching some
one for Christ.
Our opportunities will increase and
multiply as we embrace them from day
to day or they will grow less and less
as the days and years slip away when
unimproyed. HE that winneth souls
is wise. Rev. T. II. Jacobs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

One Weeks winnowings of News.
Novelty and Nonsense.

One Weeks winnowings of News.
Novelty and Nonsense.
Three buildings in Dexter occupied BY
st ores were damaged considerably satur-
day by fire which orisinsted In the bakery
OF Winfield I.avensellsr. The fire gained
great hesdwmy before 1t was discovered
and spread to the buildings on each side,
The total loss was estimated at $500.
nearly covered by insurance.
On Sunday morning George r. Diiling-
ham, one OF Bsnsor's best-known resi-
deats. died suddenly OF heart failure ct
the age OF sixty nine. Mr.. Dillingham;
was born Nov. IL, 1895, In Old Town.
where, with the exception OF g brief
period spent In Camden, while q boy. he
resided until March, 1900, when he re-
moved to Bangor. He was town treas
urer--Old Town was not a city then
for many years; from 1850 to 1879 he held
the position OF Indian sgent, and from
business. He leaves besides bis son
Charles, three brotbers-Edwin F., of
Bangor, Albert H., of Monmouth, and
Charles T., Of New Yors.
No news has been received from the
crew OF the schooner supposed 10 be the
@. NJ Brainerd, OF Rockiand, which
went down with sails set of welsh's
Point, In Long Island sound, last
Tuesday. There is yet a possibility that
the crew escaped to some passing craft
which has not yet made port, but grave
fears are felt that all on board persisted .
Tue firm Of Cobb, Wight Il Co., OF Rock
land. owners OF the @ Nj. Braincrd, have
sent inquiries to this.and other points for
tidings OF the missing captain and crew
and 1t IL expected that an effort will DO
made to raise the vessel. At the office of
T. A. Scott in New London, 1t was said
that one OF the Scott tugs would probs-
bly, be sent to the scene OF the wreck, and
that diver would 60 down to look for
bodies and ascertain the condition of the
echooner'H hull.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
The Outlook.

Dear AUNT Madse:
The Christmas-ti tide having passed, and now
that time viii permit. would like little chat
with you and the NJ. b. sisters.
Yes, these past days are always busy ones, but
how much we do enjoy getting the boxes and
packages ready to start on their mission Of love,
and If there is time in the whole year when !
wish for the wealth of a Vanderbilt or Carnegie
1t is at Christmas time.
But there Is one comforting thought, that II
love goes with the gift. be ii ever SO small, 1t
should increase it's value many times to the re-
cipien.; for It's not so much the value of our
gifts in dollars and cents as the knowledge that
we are not forgotten and the love that prompts
the gifts
was very generously remembered and, not
the least appreciated by me. was very home
like remembrance from our own dear Aunt
Madge. q am whispering eonfdentialiy to the
sisters now and want to tell you that having
seer with my own eyes can confidently affirm
sonage and dwelling In material mans sion made
without doubt by her own dear John.
But lest / should leave the Impression that
have met Aunt Madge face TO face, viii say
that that pleasure has not yet been mine, but
nope IL bc soutt tihtt out guA
know there are other ways OF meeting people II
not quite as satisfactory.
/ enjoyed readisg your letter, "Aunt Maria,
very much in recept number, and l don't be-
leve my kitchen floor will ever get real dusty or
dirty again without thinking of yoa and
Emerson's musical poem, so think you Did fare
to be often remembered by your humble servant.
Yes, Esther" we do deserve scolding ooca.
sionally and no, mistake, but after all | think
Aunt Madge knows how to manage negligent
children very well for instead of scolding as
we deserve so often, she puts her very best
thoughts into the column for our benefit and
thus heaps ''coals of fire" on our heads, and
makes us feel sort of ashamed of ourselves, and
we mentally resolve that we will do better In the
future.
What has become of Aunt Emma, / have
missed her helpful letters and recipes lately;
Well, suppose ere this reaches the printing
process the New Year will have dawned upon us
so can think of no more appropriate words
with which to close than by wishing Aunt
Madge and all the readers of the column a very
happy, prosperous New Year. S. j. Y.
The new years wishes for happiness and
prosperity will be just as accepta bic to the
sisters as though they 1.-THE wishes) had
not been left in the hands OF Aunt Madge
for week or two. Thanks to each for
kind thoughts of all.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
Roses a. Rent

In the old days, when perhaps roses
were not as abundant as they are now,
they were sometimes used as form of
rent. Instead of the formal Sin consid-
Grafton of dollar in hand given and
paid our more poetic forefathers In
England exaeted the pretty tribute Of a
rose where manor was TO be given to
q friend and the rent made merely
nominal There is an old place in York
thire whose owners were bound to send
{ red rose TO the queen at Christmas,
and there Is still an old charter in ex.
istence granted by King David III. In
favor of one John de Raynton, in
which the consideration was "a rose
yearly at the feast of st. James the
Apostle and TO the Lord of BonkyIe :
shillings for the ward of the castle"
dated at Edinburgh in 134G-47.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
An Effective Touch.

A western senator tells story of a
Judge who had occasion to fine a law
yer in that state 500 for contempt of
court.
After court had adjourned the lawyer
approached the Judge and said. "Your
honor, want to ask great favor of
you"
'What is it," inquired the judge.
81 have pressing obligation to meet.
That hundred you took for that fine
was the money had to meet it with.
l wish You would lend me 500 for a
few days"
'Hi, Mr.. Crier," shouted the judge,
convene court again. Court was re-
convened. and then the judge RENTED
the fine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

the best OF things". II has this great advantage
that while comparatively few can hope to rise to
great heights 10 the literary or artistic world,
every human being can cultivate and develop
this particular talent.
Some people, of course. have naturally sunny
natures. but even those who are not go biest.
may, IL they wish to. possess this talent We
must he born with tsAte for muaic or painting
as che case may be, n we are ever TO succeed In
these arts; but no matter Whist our ns,ursi dis.
position L. we eau all In our daily lives practise
''makine the best of thiugs".
1t has yet another advantage; that Il IL con
tinuaily in requisition. and Is invariably most
profitable TO its possessor. IL will help US In
our every day lives; 1t win tighten our iife's
burden and make our presence as ray Of sun
shine to those among whom we live.
Now, Is there any way for cuitivsting this
talent for "making the best of everything? IL
we want to succeed In music, we must practice
assfduousiy. II our desire IL to excel In art OF
literature, we must form our taste on the highest
models; and 1t lie TO q certain extent. by dint of
practice that we cultivate this talent also. It Is
not easy at frat. Some people love to indulge
In a grumbie; Others are naturally OF a de.
spondeut disposition.
Unselfshness helps us greatly In our task, for
ubseliish people have not time to ponder and
brood over their grievances, aud u they do feel
"down In the dumps. they crush the feeling out
of sight, that they may not add to the troubles
OF those around them. Making the best Of
things" will wonderfully brighten life
Dee % MELISSA.
A good motto for the year. Melissa"
make he best OF th ngs." 1t viii Apply
-, onu Ena ~ unrk u hef her IL he suprltes
for the pantry, he situations in which we
find ourselves, literary advantages, or
every day happening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

took cigar from his pocket and light.
ed it. The little gentleman In front OF
| him remarked. Il believe Il Is against
| the rules Of Hinton & Co. who operate
this stage line. 70 smoke In any OF their
| coaches In the presence OF ladies'. Inc
fellow responded: Suppose IT Is. l am
not infringing ON the rules. There Is
vast difference between ladies' ana IN
dian squaws." The little gentleman
smiled. but the light In his eyes demon
strated that he was not an individuai
| TO be trified with. He quietly observed:
.sTbey are women, at least. and are
therefore entitled to the respect OF
men. For your further information
will tell you that this one" laying ms
hand lovingly on the shoulder OF tae
older woman, ''is my wife, and TINS
one" tenderfy lifting the face OF the
girl to his own. sis my daughter. MY
name is Kit Carson, end | think sin
gle second will be sufficient time for
yor, to get rid of that cigar"
1T is hardly necessary to recite the
facts that the cigar went out OF the
window In less than the time specihed
and that at Arrow Rock. the next sta
ton, the dude found 1t convenient 10
Law over for another coach.
This was the writer's first meeting
with Kit Carson. but II is pleasant to
remember that it was not his last.
Carson was authority on all Indian
and western matters before he became
national historic character through
his connection with John c. Fremont
and his command Of troops in the west
during the civil war.
He was possibly entitled to even
more credit as pathfinder than Ere
mont himself. 1t is safe 10 say that
had Ii not been for him Fremont and
his whole command would have per-
ished in the SHOWS of the Rocky noun
tains.
Within the last few years the writer
has heard II asserted that Kit Carson's
wife was a Spanish woman of high de-
gree. TO whom he was married some
where In New Mexico. This may be
true, but IL so she was his second
wife for no man was ever more devot-
ed TO his family than was Carson TO his
Indian wife and daughter. as the writ
er personally knows from having met
them on Missouri steamboat several
years after.
Away back in the forties novelist
named Judson under the nom de plume
of Ned Buniline wrote a series os blood
and thunder stories based upon matters
said TO be happening In the Indian
country Kit Carson was the hero Of
all these stories. and thousands of peo-
pie through them formed wrong Idea
of the man. He was looked upon as an
uncouth. half wild individual. whose
only thought was 10 slaughter Indians.
On the contrary. he was just the re-
verse of the picture drawn by Ned
Bnntline He was high souled. chiy-
aIrous. tender hearted man and was
always the friend and counselor of the
Indians, never using force against them
except In the defense of his own race.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

My gallant bark sailed out at morn,
Out on the tide;
Fair blew the wind, serene the skies,
laughed In pride.
The welcome waves like faithful friends
Rolled In its track.
The ship was youth--I watched In vain,
1t came not back.
Still brave of heart, a second craft
sent to sea,
Wealth, friends, and honor from afar
To bring to me.
a passing captain spoke It once,
Such IS report:
Though signaled Oft, my ship of Hope
Comes not to port.
Then. feeling deep. and anxious still
To do my best,
A loyal feet, with captains bold.
Sailed to the West.
The big four-masters, Industry"
ECONOMY"
ambition. ""Fame," they too were lost
Alas for me-
But faith unmoved persuaded me
To try again,
And SO the ship of Love sent
Across the main.
Quick the return, and loaded deep
With charity;
o happy ship, fit ed to bear
Life's argosy!
mn n-.tau1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
'IncompatibiIity.

A man and his wife called at law
yer's office to talk about divorce.
Judge" the wife said. 81 had only
rs cents TO live ON last month"
Whereupon the husband replied ag.
grily: That's a falsehood; she had
$50"
Then the wife said, Judge. that's
as near as we ever agree" And the
judge said they might as well get a
divorce If that was the best they could
do.-Atchison Globe.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
tilutual Benefit Column.
EDITED By AUNT nADeK".
Its Motto: "Helpfal and Hopefai."

The purposes of this column are snccinctly
stated In the title and motto-it is for the mutua
pencft. and aims to be helpful and hopeful
Being fer the common coed. II is for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor OF N
Formation aud suggestion. a medun for the IN
terchange of ideas. In this capacity u solicits
Communications, and It's suecess depends largely
on the support given II in this respect CON
writer viii not be printed except by permission.
COMMUNICATIONS will be subject 70 approval o.
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
VIII be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

"How is the new girl going to dor"
asked Mr.. Ferguson.
'She hasn't had much experience, !"
said his wife. but | think she will be
all right when she gets broken in"
Then came a loud sound of falling
croekery from the kitchen.
''She seems to be making a good
start. anyhow" observed Mr.. Ferguson
encoura gingly. Chicago Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

Let me say again what / have said
before-the best thing that has ever
come to the church of which 1 have the
honor to be pastor is its society of
Christian Endeavor.-Rev. DIR. Way
land Hoyt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

Pupil latter repeated attempts)-Oh
I'm sure never shall be able tol
Professor-Oh. yes. you will. / was
just as big donkey myself at first
Punch.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
WEST TRENTON. Dec. Is, 1908.

Dear AUNT Kadge;
Thanks for your lovely Christmas card. do
feel very undeserying of your favor. for have
been SO negligent in writing for the NJ. b. col
umn. but my interest has not wavered In the
least, and fnd many CHEEKY, bright, apprecia-
tive letters that gives me pleasure IL reading.
Never paper comes but the first impulse is to
sit right down and write something for the NJ.
b. C. But my time is SO taken up with my
household cares that at length must be content
with sending heartfui OF lovea5a good wishes,
and Happy New Year to you and all the
sisters. s.
We do not forget you "S", though you
cannot write very often. The column il
for just such busy persons as you are. 1t
brings change of thought.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

It's folly TO suffer from that horrible plague
Of the night, itching piles. Doan's Ointment
cures quickly and permanently. AT any drug
store, 50 cents.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
secretary vosr. New York Tour.

General Secretary Won Ogden Vogt
has just completed a three weeks tour
Of the state of New York in the interest
Of Christian Endeayor, giving particu
lar emphasis to She forward movement
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
To accept good advice is but to In
crease ones own ability.--Goethe.

Neglected colds make fat grayeyards. a DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps men and
women TO happy. vigorous old age.-Adrt. Il r
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20

VIII "Msy", who sent recipe for apple
tapiocs padding last fall, please send her
address 10 AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
Pauper Notice.

TIRE undersigned hereby gives Bot're fhAi he
Il has contracted with the city OF Ellsworth.
for the support of the poor, during the cnSuing
year, and has made ample provision for ncir
support. He therefore forbids all persons from
furnishing supplies to any pauper on his &C
count as without his written order he will pay
Tor no goods so furnished HARRYfS. JONES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-20
professional CARDS.
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DR. BUNKER,

OF BAR HARBoR.
wishes TO announce that hereafter he win .give
special attention 10 the treatment of diseases OF
the
Eye, Nose, Throat and Ear.
ofice equipped with all the modern instru-
ments and appliances for the examination and
treatment Of these diseases.
Easy access to Bar Harbor hospital, where
patients receive the best of care at reasonable
rates.