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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

from Cevera's feet at the wonderful battle st
Santiago de Cuba.
The gunboat Isla de CUBA. sunk by Dewey in
Manila bay, can lie seen, also The queens ship.
Don Juan de Austria. and Mercedes these are
intended to be put Into condition for service
in our own navy.
The new training ship Boxer launched from
that ard on Oct 10. was visited and admired by
our party. Although not large, she is very
unique affair In every particular. The dispatch
boat scorpion was also present, and have a
souvenir in the form of a lead pencil from one
of the boys ON her. Ii Is painted yellow and
made In Austria. and with Its aid notes were
taken which have elped me in the formation OF
this little sketch. SLY.
Thank you many times for your inter-
esting sketches. S. j. Y. in response to
the request of last week sends the fol-
lowing suggestion.
Dear Aunt Madge:
AS you requested me TO send subject for
May. and as the most of our topics have been
on prominent men, thought 1t only fair to mix
in some Of the women, too. So will suggest
Fanny J. Crosby. to whom we are indebted for
some of our most beautiful songs, for the next.
Please don't put me on for any personal his
tory, for suggested the topic because l wanted
to learn more about her.
/ have been drafting from our large list
of helpers, when the special topic of the
month had been selected. Now l want
each one of you who knows anything
about Fanny j. Crosby to furnish some
thing on the subject, | know / can
depend on you to volunteer what informa-
tion you may already be in possession
of, or what you may be able to obtain.
/ hope also to receive letters. helps,
recipes, suggestions on any subjects which
may interest you personally.
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS
Pattern For Girls Sailor Frock
by Martha Dean-No. A626

The general becomingness of sailor
styles attached to belt Is responsible for
their continued popularity. In fact. It Is
a style to select for frock that must do
duty on various occasions. 1t is not blue
serge alone that looks well in this mode.
but linens, ginghams, pique. mohair and
pongee The blouse is fastened by two
shaped straps and also enhanced by
smar, collar and cuffs and the skirt is the
fun round style attached 10 belt The
suit will develop satisfactorily In plain
colored material. using white for shield.
collar and cuffs. A pretty eoncelt is to
embroider emblems on the shield aud
sleeve.
Sizes. to years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
Keep These In Mind .
AUNT MADGE.

The power of Kindness. 1t wins when
all coercive measures fail.
The dignity of simplicity When the
''frills" are off the man is "on."
The wisdom of economy The man
who saves makes more than he saves.
The pleasure of working. The only
really unhappy, rich or poor. are the
idle
The influence Of example. Practice
does more than preeept in showing the
way.
The worth OF character In the last
analysis the only real value is a clear
conscience.
The success of perseverance. Keep
ing eyerlastingly at it, brings the
hoped for result.
The value of time. Lost capital may
be restored by diligent use of expert
ence- Time lost is lost forever
The obligation of duty. Your concern
should not SO much be what you get as
what you do for what you get.-New
York Commercial.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
Swimming Elephants.

The elephants of Burma. In India.
are used for variety of purposes,
Throughout the day they work steadily
as laborers in carrying the great tim
bers from place to place. n single ele-
plant doing the work, 1t is estimated.
of score OF men. Their great diver
sion in hours of rest is bathing. and
they take their baths in a curious way.
The keeper takes his place ON the back
of an elephant and thus placed makes
tour OF great lake or river, the
huge animal swimming under him at a
surprising rate. while he is kept high
and dry above water
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
The Christian Endeavor Pledge.

Rev. F. B. Meyer of Christ church,
london, writing on this theme in a re
cent issue Of the Christian Endeavof
World, used these apt words:
"Objections have been lodged against
taking the pledge at all. In my judg
ment they will not hold water. They
might equally well be alleged against
the soldiers pledge to his sovereign
against the lovers pledge to the WON.
an of his choice, against the mutual
promises of husband and wife at the
marriage altar and against the deter
mination to give to the cause of God
fixed proportion of ones income.
"Such pledges are always taken with
the understanding that they are bind
ing and obligatory only under certain
conditions or while life may last If
the soldier is MANNED he cannot serve
ON the battlefield; if the lover is strick-
On by mortal illness he cannot carry
out his promise; If the husband or the
wife dies within a few months of mar
Rage or IL the property which was to
have been tithed is swept away by ir-
reparable loss it stands to reason that
the pledge, however honestly taken,
cannot be maintained. These pledges
are also taken with the tacit acknowL
edgment that reason must hold its
place and that God by His faithfulness
and help may enable US TO perform the
promise. The pledge, therefore, is our
ideal 1t crystallizes what otherwise
might float in dreamy solution. 1t
puts into definite shape, to which We
can refer in after time, the high and
noble purpose with which we were an
mated when we stood upon the hilltop
with the morning light shining upon
our faces"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
The following recipes are contributed by
Elma:


Dear M. B. Friends:
Perhaps an afternoon at Kittery navy.yard
may not prove altogether embarrassing. A
party of five. myself Included, set out one fine
afternoon to visit this place of SO much interest
We crossed the Piseataqua river ON the ferry
boat Alice Howard and then took the electrics
to the nearest point. 1t being within about five
minutes walk of Uncle Sans possessions
which are entered after crossing a bridge
through an arched gateway where stands a very
imposing looking parsonage in uniform whose
duty it is to coun, every visitor entering the
grounds SO that he may know when all have
left, O'Clock being the limited time for visitors
TO enter.
kittery navy yard is built on what used TO be
called Fernald's island, and was purchased by
the government in 1906 for IS, 500. and Is row
one of Uncle Sans most valuable possessions.
1t is miniature city In itself, the ninetieth
building being under process of construction.
and all included in a comparatively small area.
The marine prison, 264 feet long, as vet in
complete, is on an imposing point of land, and
II 1t were anything but prison it would be a
very desirable place to reside.
The largest stone drydock in the country. 750
feet long. is drawing near completion. and III
almost makes one dizzy to stand and look into
II, and 1t speaks of an immense amount of
money as well as skill and hard labor
Another proof of what money and perseyer.
ance can do is the gigantic undertaking of
blowing of Henderson's point TO broaden the
channel so the tide win run less fierceIy, and
give an entrance and exit from the harbor more
easily.
Tine TWO immense guns captured from the
Nlseaya and Maria Teresa are on exhibition
on the grounds. The guns are In perfect con.
dltlon, and weigh 9.sOo pounds, and the ear.
riages and shields 1900 pounds each. These
ships and their guns are trophies Of the capture
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
A Decision Day Prayer.

The following prayer. written by DIR.
Clark and intended for use in connec-
ton with Christian Endeavor day, is
very appropriate for any decision day
period:
30 Christ, our Master, open all our
hearts to receive the blessing Thou art
waiting to bestow. May the Holy Spir-
it show us our great opportunities dur
ing these winter months of Christian
work. Bless the increase campaign
here and everywhere that it may result
In larger numbers and better work for
Thee in every society. May all our
plans be Thy plans. Give US Thine
own strength to carry out these plans
and may our Decision day result in
bringing many OF our companions to a
knowledge Of Thyself In Thine own
name we offer our prayer. Amen"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
This bit of poetry was sent early in the
year, but as we use calendars through
the entire twelve-month it will not come
amiss now; and it is all so true, and SC
swiftly passingl One-third of the year
already gone, and to busy housekeepers
it is the little things that take up the
time.
But it is the little blades of grass that
clothe the earth at this season of the
year with verdure, each little blade con-
trihuting its part; it is each little leaf on
the forest trees that helps to make shady
retreat in the bright summer time.
Now read the poetry once more, and
make your own application of it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
filutnal Benefit Column.
EDITED BY "AuSr MADGA".
It's Motto: Helpful aud Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are suecinetly
stated in the title and motto-it is for the mutual
benefit, and aims To- be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, IL Is for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchapge of ideas. In this capacity II solicits
communications, and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t in this respect. Com,
munications must be signed, but the name o..
writer will not De pIinfed except by permission
Communications win be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
Will he rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 10
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Please, ma'am, said the hobo with the
crimson beak, 'wouid youse mind giyn'
me er nickel ter help me eriong." "Don't
you find il difficult to keep sober?" asked
the suspicious female. mot in de least,
ma am" answered the truthful tramp,
Its gettin' de price Nv jag wot troubles
me most"
Shadraeh, Meshach and Abenigo were
treking through the fiery furnace. "What
do you think of this?" inquired one Of the
party, with pleasant smile. "Rather sd-
vaneed weather." exclaimed one OF the
trio, "But this is nothing to the springot
SO b. c. In that year" But the rest Of
the answer was drowned by the roar Of
the flames.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING
Sizes. 6 to . years.

Send 10 cents to this Office give number
of this pattern. No. +62s and state size de-
sired. 1t will then be sent to you by mail
postpaid. Be sure to write plaiHlV and al
ways give fun address Several days
must he allowed for delivery of pattern
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound; this did, and improved steadily in
health, and in less than two years beautiful
child came to bless our home. Now we have
something TO live for, and all the credit is
due to Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound
Mrs. Mae P. Wharrv Secretary of
the North Shore oratorieal Society,
The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis, writes.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
Z" | was married for five years and gave
birth to two premature children. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recon-
mended TO me, and am so glad took il, for
it changed me from a weak nervous woman
TO a strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months. Within two years a lovely
little girl was born, which Is the pride and
JOY OF our household. Every day / bless
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness it brought TO
our home"
II any woman thinks she is sterile,
or has doubts about her ability to carry
a child to a mature birth let her write
to Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn. Mass, whose
advice is free to all expectant or
wouldbe mothers. She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
ious period
Women suffering with irregular or
painful menstruation leucorrhna. dis
placement liberation or inflammation
of the womb, that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble, baclache, bloat-
ing or nervous prostration, should re-
member that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
of woman's ills, and accept no substi-
tute.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

"Will you oblige me with your auto
graph" asked bore of busy public
man.
Certainly" replied the public man
Just make out a check for 10 guineas
payable to my order. / will iDdorse &:
cheerfully. and in due time. you may
be sure, it Will come back to you safe
ly through your bank"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Many women long for a child to bless
their homes, but because of some de
bility or displacement of the female
organs they are barren.
Preparation for healthy maternity is
accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound more successfully
than by any other medicine, because it
gives tone and strength to the entire
female organism. curing all displace-
ments, liberation and Inflammation.
A woman who is in good physical
condition transmits to her children the
blessings of a good constitution. Is
not that an incentive to prepare for a
healthy maternity?
If expectant mothers would fortify
themselves with Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has sustained thousands of
women in this condition, there would
be great decrease in miscarriages, in
suffering. and in disappointments at
birth.
The following letters to Mrs. Pink
ham demonstrate the power of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in
such cases.
Mrs. L. C. Glover, President of
Milwaukee Business Woman's Associa-
ton, of Ga Grove Street, Milwaukee
Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
e | was married for several years and no
children blessed our home The doctor said
| had a complication of female troubles and
! could not have any children unless / could
be cured. For months / took his medicines,
trying in vain for cure, but at last my hus-
band became disguised and suggested that
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

THE CALENDAR.
A little bit of sunshine,
A little bit of snow,
A little heap of autumn leaves
Where roses used to grow,
little bit @ darkness,
And little bill OF day,
A smile and then a Sigh
For little pleasures passed away.
a little bit of folly,
little bit OF sense,
4 little bit OF saving
And little wild expense;
4 little bit of sorrow
And little BIT of cheer,
A little bit IF waiting
And we've rounded out the year.
Washington Star.
selected by AuHt Emma.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Friend-How do you suppose your
baby caught the whooping cough? He
hasn't been near any other children.
Mother-He probably inherited it from
me. had it when was just his age.
Detroit Free Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Scratch, scra+ch. scratch, unable to attend 70
business during the day or sleep during the
night. Itching piles, horrible plague. Doan's
Ointment cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, 80 cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
PASADENA. April "a, 1905.

Dear Aunt Madge:
feel mosed to say word or two 10 you and
our good sisters referring TO my Johns garden.
l think good word kindly administered TO
ones John occasionally, and oftener. 1t may be,
does great deal toward quiekening his gait
about the farm; and so ii is just as true TO HE
encouragement If you make mention of him In
the papers.
All Johns are vain. believe, even II there
may be, Tow aud then, found one that is not
over-proud.
My John has symptoms of both, In measure,
and so l encourage him In them, for 1 am very
fond OF fresh. sweet vegetables right from our
own garden. They are so much better than
those brought by the Chiuamen, which they
have been steaming and summing on the wagon
for a week. perhaps.
My John planted p tatOes In January, 1904 I;
and so this year, from that patch. there is vol
unteer crop; and they will soon be big enough
10 dig for new potatoes.
We only have a small bi: of land which is our
orchard; and not having space enough between
the trees. my John has sown seeds for beets and
carrots about the tree trunks, and the shade
| from the foliage is an advantage especially on
hot days; and what nice lot of these choice
vegetables we are going to have! Yes, we nave
them now, large enough for the table; and as
for the beets. have been thinning them out
and using for greens cooked with ham. Los
| Angeles packers cure hams about right.
| John has his beans and peas put about in
| patches between the trees, and they are doing
finely. We had fine mess of nice sweet peas
| for dinner; and beans, being In blossom, will
soon come on.
little New Jersey woman next door, says
| Johns garden is higgledy -piggledy in Its
planting; but ii it is, ii is growing nicely and
rapidly; and don't think it's at all nice of this
woman who is widow 10 make fun of my
Johns garden. SUSAN.
wish, Susan, l could have some of your
peas and beets for dinner this very day.
but soon our gardens will be made down
in Maine.
The following recipes are contributed by
Elma:
PORK CAkE-0ne cup pork chopped fine. l
| cup boiling water. ] cup sugar. / cup molasse
| "a cups hour, teaspoon soda, cup of rAisins,
| spice 10 suit the taste. Tried and lrue.)
GINGER CooKIEs-One cup of sugar. l cpp
OF molasses, cup of shortening, cup boilin :
water. tablespoonful ginger, / tablespo ,nfui
| saleratus, salt.
GINGER CooKIEs-One-h half cup sugar, X Gun
my oWn,l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

Nearly every divorce results mi two
more marriages.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

God expects Us 70 prove that Chris
tian Endeavor has a growing power.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10

many Women Have Been Benefited by Mrs. Phams Advice and Medicine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-05-10
BIBLE READINGS.

II Kings ii, ia; Ps. Ii, 1919; lisa.
Xxi, IA; Eek. xxxvi. 22-3s; Acts /. 10:
II, 1921; X. 30-44: Luke XII, 9-13; John
xiv, 16, II; Rev xii. l, ..
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-15
Desperate Burglars Work.

Greenwich, Conn.,, Sept. 1i.-Mrs. c.
w. Morrell, daughter of E. c. Con-
verse, of New York, an officer of the
United States Steel company. was
shot by burglar, who entered her
residence here early today.
The bullet struck her chin, shat
tered the jawbone and imbedded it.
self in her shoulder. At 2:30 o'clock
nurse was awakened by flash from
the burglars lantern. She screamed
and the man attacked her with the
butt of a revolver, bruising her arms
and shoulders and breaking two of
her fingers.
A woman guest of Mrs. Morrells
heard the screams and when she en-
tered the nurses room the burglar,
who was still struggling with the
nurse, fired a shot. but the bullet
went high and struck the ceiling.
At this juncture Mrs. Morrell ap-
peared on the scene and the man aim
ed shot at her, the bullet taking
effect as described. The burglar DASH
ed through the door and made his es-
cape.
Several hours later a man was ar
rested at the Greenwich railroad sta
tion on suspicion of being the burglar.
He said he had been at the Morrell
residence to see the cook, but denied
any knowledge Of the assault.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-15
AARON CONNER DEAD.
Former Legislator is Fatally Injured
at His Saw Mill,

at His Saw Mill.
Hamilton, Sept. 12.-Hon. Aaron
Conner, former member of the leg
islature from Ravalli county, and one
OF the most prominent and prosperous
ranchers of the Bitter Root valley,
was killed at his saw mill on his ranch
near Darby. He was injured Saturday
forenoon and died some time Sun
day morning. Details of the accident
are rather limited, as Mr.. Conner
lives some 20 miles distant from
town, and the messenger who brought
the news arrived early in the morn
ing and departed at once.
1t is reported that Mr.. Conner was
engaged in working in the saw mill,
when in some way slab or stick
struck him violently upon the head
and in the stomach. A doctor was
summoned from Darby, but the injur.
les seemed to be slight and not at all
serious. Later on complications set
in, due no doubt to internal injuries
and at o'clock messenger arrived
here for DR.. McGrath, of this city.
The physician had travelled only
half the distance to the ranch when
he met second messenger, who told
him that Mr.. Conner was dead.
Aaron Conner was one of the most
prominent Republicans of this section
having been elected to the legislature
by that party in 1900, and reelected in
1902, serving during both terms with
much credit. He was always promi
nent and deeply interested in public
affairs, and was in addition a very
successful rancher. His loss will be
deeply felt.
He leaves family of six children
all of them grown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-15
Continued on page TwOD
TOGO'S SHIP
IS DESTROYED
EXPLOSION CAUSES LOSS OF GOO
LlVES-ADMIRAL WAS NOT
ABOARD.

Toxic, Sept. 13.-The navy depart
ment announces that the battleship
Mikasa has been destroyed by fire
and the explosion of her magazine
causing the loss of 500 lives, includ-
ing men of other ships who went to
the rescue.
The fire started from an unknown
cause at midnight on Sunday night.
Sept 10. Before the officers could be
rescued the fire reached the aft mag
azine. which exploded, blowing a hole
in the port side of the vessel below
the water line and causing the shin
to sink.
An investigation is now being held
to determine the cause of the fire.
The Mikasa was the flagship of the
Japanese navy, flying the flag of Vice
Admiral Togo, the commander-in-c chief
She was present at all the principal
engagements during the war and was
on several occasions reported severely
damaged in action. AT the battle oi
the Sea of Japan she led the fleet in
to action and her name was men
most stirring events of this famous
sea fight.
The Mikasa was one of the largest
and most powerful vessels in the ia
panese navy. She was built at Bar
row, England, and was launched il
1902. She had displacement of l5,
| 200 tons and her speed was 1872 knots
with 16431 indicated horse power
Her armament consisted of four 12
| inch, fourteen six-inch, twenty IL
1 Founders, eight 3-pounders, four 2k
Founders and eight milimeter guns
The Mikasa was also the flagship
of Admiral Togo after the great nava
battle fought off Port Arthur on Aug
ust 10, 1904, which occasion the Japan
ese flagship also suffered the most
but continued in the fighting line. OF
that occasion the Mikasa had four Off
GERS and 20 men killed. six officer
and 80 men severely wounded an,
four officers and 30 men slight.
wounded.
Admiral Togo was not on board th'
Mikasa, when the disaster to the bal
J tleship occurred.