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RELIEF i IN TEN MINUTES.

BRYAN'S PULMONIC WAFERs
Curs CouGns, CONS, ASTHMA, BHoSoalTis, SORE
TapoAT HoARsRNEss, DIFFICULT bRgArHlSGI IN
a10 - CossrsPTIOy AND LUNG DIsBksEs. They
have no tasts OF medicine, and any cmid'wlit ttke
them Thousands have been restored 70 heatn thse
had nefore desuaired. Testimony given " nnndTaus
of easess Ask for BRYAN'S PULMONlU " A I.it
Price 35 cents per hOx. JOB MUSES. fropEle-
tor, IL COrtlandt Street, New YORK. -
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SEErY's standard Goods are for sale by all first
rIa-z dealer IN the Northwest and Rock Island by
L.L.LANE and JOHN EENGSTON.
9 2gdmwf&wiy
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Read This:

A COMPLIMENTARY TEsIIMOHiAL c ~
MESSRS. !. & c. MAGUlkE, - Louls, -, ,,,, fnr
tlemeu;--The undersigned, having hhoMn ssb',is9
MANY wears as reliable chemists anu ia ~. if
and observing the effective ACTON OF YOU lV ,
Tr ,rhafeyer recommended, wish 70 pear NoIuular!
aviaprrp 10 the efficacy OF yen lrst anu, u, WI JPN
90 BIlTEtS" It Is all that you Iia i loI ~ as ~
strar,ya nnrrativc, depurat0r ana dluretlc acting
,,i,,n the liver. blood, kidneys and bowels.
fToGppu BROWN, Mayor, who adds: II have
tound this the most pleasant and eecuNe meulclne
have ever useu'
MILES SELLS. State Insurance Commissioner,
who adds: Il endorse the Mayors opinion "
TuOS. RiCHESoN, 5. LEFLlNN,
pres White Lead & Oil of Lellin & Rand Powder
d N. HoUsEk. CnAs. D. GoNTER
Prop St Louis Globe. Ch'mn Dem. Cen Com
i,ic,s probate t,ourt @jenks' of Mo Dem.
BRITAIN A. HILL, HENRY 4. M ~ Ass,s
= RI6f1n FRANK VALE,
% - p,,r,,ns savings elk Court Criminal
Assn. &, AZ CtfSMRapS
hlhA ~, o. ,Ssi Home Pres But & brow. Bank
AZ =, IN ,i9N Ii"TI T. s GREENWOOD,
NJ . 70 sts Civ Goliector Tres. Y. M. G. A
/ -,,,5,.e ~ ASA E A. SHkY0Uk,
Ah"''- Architect of Shryoek s Co
n, n ANnREWS, W. 7. GAY,
W Nd Noody 'Michael & Co. ofGay ,Hannenkamp & c.
! THERON BAKNUM. JAMES ARCHER,
Inhh' Of Barnnm's Hotel Denver, Col
| And many others too numerous to mention.
Us c. MAGUIRE,
Sole Proprietors;
Price 75c per bottle. st. Louis MO.
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Testimonial for Epilepsy !

BowAYToS, Jonn Feb. ? 1872
DR.. q. PugLrs brown, No. p Grand St, Jersey CITY
n. J.
Dear Si-.My brother who is now IN his Il'n
year has been subject to Epilepsy or fits from ch!N
hood The spasms would invariably occur durins
the night, and our local physicians here eouiu Wv
nothing to help him save prescribing br"m'u1 VI
Potassium, which would afford only tcnp''a'! ''
lief lie was gradually but surely becoming ''s"N''
.pJ IN this condition we procured your restorative
gttrr,.pt b,rha, ointment aud pills. and used n
JJrsctrd and lint a short time elapsed before the
.n,srns entirely ceased, his intellect grew brighter
"a 4, .bt Wa entirely restored to perfect health
Won nav nae thl. testimonial a. you may deem prop
I or. A. what have said are facts,
Respectfully YOURS, .-.-.,,..,-,,
7 febl3dv1y 'hAlNIT' ~
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MEDICAL.
ON MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FoR YOU'VE MEN from the effect.
of Errors and Abuses in early life Manhood re.
stored. lmpediments to Marriage removed. New
method Of treatment. New and remarkable rene
dies. Books and Circulars sent free in sealed en-
velopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. . Soutf
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa,-an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conduct
and professional skill. l2-7d&wSm
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Liver Compliant is one OF .ae most pfominen,
causes OF Consumption
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thsv arc particuaIly suitel. They will tn o SHORT
time bring on the monthly period with regularity
and althouTn very powerful contain nqthing hurt,
apinai Affections Pains in the Back aud Iimhss
fatigue on slight e1erton, Palpttaton OF the teart
III other means have failed. The circulars around
eaei package give full directions and advice, or
will be sent free 70 all WrltinB io- I-sA' suAaeu
nj BIN ali cases where the GTESIsE eTnnot Dc
obtained One Dollar enclosed to the sole Proprle,,
80 JOB MOSES, Is C0rtiRndt st., New YORK, VIII
ins,,ro a bottle OF the gsHutne, containing Firy
pills, by return mall, sccHTsfy Ss0'e@ iion' my
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"PaHADE on, thr most
rtquisltcly perfumed hair
dressing IN America-irec
from Injurious Ingredients
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
uAUmTnAJl LEA PERKINS,
LnUlIuW ! Worcestershire Sauce.
Rivers are cautioned to avoid the numerous Coun-
trrfcits and limitations offered for sale.
JOHN DUNCAN's SONS, New York,
1O-fIdtts&wly Agents for the T. =.

"FoR WAYS THAT ARE DARN AND 1R1chs IhN : -,
VAIN ii is said that the heather Ct'nse -,
liar. This is doubtless true. Bus thes'
also apparent within the ranks OF 's'
Pile We would suggest to those UNIV
who have been in the way ma -. =. =,
have injudciousy prach''" 80 .,
that there is help for them L. - my i'o'S, "
-, ~, oIrnish the proper and speedy relief and
- TB. advertisement Of DR.. Reynolds viii be
,n in this paper and from his great success in the
hrsuchc- Of the profession to which he has devoted
So many years Of his life he isvery generally eonhd
ed in.
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ESTABLISHED IN ls59.-Five hundred thousand
people throughout L : and Canadss. have used
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"BOQUET ILLINOIS" O
very fragrant and delicate
perfume for the bGudkcr
chief
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'FLAvoRGSG EXTRACT
Our Lemon and vanilla
are guaranteed strictly pure
and of great strength. Al
grocer. selltLgm.
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Flower Stands.

CONVENIENT. ORNAMENTAL AND pURA-
l. bic Made upon castofs and hold from 20 to y
vision fence in an Office or for front yards lawns and
cemeteries when & durable aud handsome fence l.
required Wire Rulings for Offices and banks.
Landscape and figured ornamental wire window
screens Tor Windows for offices and hanks Copper
weather yanes sand soreness fOundeTy riddles. iron,
brass and copper wire galvanized ctothes line wire
bid cages. wire cloth and wire work of every de-
scripron made order and sent safely to any part Of
The country wholesale and retail. send price sts
Is T BARNtM
Pranrietor Detroit Wue X orKs lis Woodward Az
enue. Detroit Mich. may26dmwtSwly
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Business Cards.
PETER FRIES.

RECTFIER AND MANUFACTURER OF no
" nestle Liquors Importer and Dealer in For
Ign Ign mes and Liquors Front street, opposite
Ferry Landing, Rock Island III.
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T.HIHokAs . co., and Saith 4 on
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w-LAp.Es r,KEPARrlcULaR NOTICE.
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Beware Of CcGnIGnc.sS !
Inp MnSFc' sIR, IA Z II = C J;AITI

are erfsnstrsty CouyTERFEtTED. Dishonss DraiE-
isfs endearor 10 sctts cOntsreits TO MAKE TsGteT
profits. The genuine hare the name OF j Oh Moses
on each package AHothers are to0rtiess tBitatlons
The GENUINE Pills unfailing in tho cure OF all
those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject. They moderate all
excuses and remove all distractions, from WhaE
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WM. J. PORE RICHARD l. DAVIS.
POPE & DAVIS,
Commission Merchants,

10 WAshIngtUn NITttE1
CHICAGO..--....-...... Ills
Special attention 20 the sale Of Barley, Wheat,
Oats. &c. hy sampc-to he shipped IN Dirk OF
sacks send for our special market report.
During the season we give particular care 70
Dressed Ho. business and FOR many years here our
sales have been among the largest IN this line our
Practical hint 20 shippers OF Dressed Hog9- sent
ON AppIiratiou We make cash advances against
shipments Correspondence invited l-l3dsm
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05

Il HAVE just received a fresh lot of the Great
Il Atlantic Pacific Tea Co.'s Goods, at ST.
and .25 per 1b. All goods guaranteed to
give satisfaction or the money refunded. Try
hem. JOHN, N, Witty
iva - -A* SO Lothian.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
GOOD NEWS FOR THE CHILDREN.
ST. NICHOLAS HAS COME!

CHRISTMAS comes but once q year, but ST
NICHOLAS, the beautiful new Magazine for
Girls and Boys, just published by ScRIBNER
Co ,.off New York comes every month.
Its. full of good things, Pictures, Stories,
Talks with Children, Historical Sketches, Fai-
ry Tales, Nursery Rhymes, Jingles, Puzzles, etc.
There ARE two Serial Stories, WHAT
NIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Story
for Boys, already commenced, by FRANK R.
STOCKTON, one of the best writers for Children
in the country. The scene isslaid in Virginia.
The Boy Hero has started out with gun on
his shoulder, and you may be sure there will be
no end of Fun and Adventure. The other is a
story for Girls, t'NIMPO'S TROUBLES" by
OLIVE THoRNE Mrs, Harriet M. Miller, to be-
gin in January. The Editors say Tt is a
good strong helpful story of Girl Life, and will
be fun of interest for both girls and boys. We
are not sure but that the boys will like the
girls story the best, and the girls be most de-
lighted with that written for the boys"
Then there is JACK-IN-THE-PULPI who
tells the children the most curious things they
ever heard. a43fsrF
|. ST. NICHOLAS has already won the hearts
of the young-folks who are eagerly expecting
the next number. The Publishers have issued
very amusing picture, entitled "Little Child
rem Crying for st. Nicholas"
1t is the most beautiful Magazine ever issued,
and II mas hundred deilgntlul Suggestions lor
the Little-Folks Indeed you find in its pages
something for all, from Grandpapa and Grand
mama to the Baby.
The Publishers say they mean to make it
just as good and helpful to the children as they
cam. They want 100, 900 children made happy
by ST. NICHOLAS before the Holidays. PRICE
800 A YEAR.-ONE PRICE TOO ALL. ST.,NICH-
OLAS is for Sale by all NEWS DEALERS and Sub
scriptions are received by all BOOKSELLERS, PosT
MASTERS and PUBLISHERS ofNEwsPAPERs, and by
SCRIBNER & CO.. 654 Broadway. N. Y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
Ctr farm.
Hog Cholera and Kidney Worm.
). :. d. -. -.

Hog Cholera and Kidney Worm.
I have noticed frequent reference to
kidney worm and its cure in the Jour-
nal, as well as hog cholera and its cure
and prevention. Do the eminent breed
ers who advertise in the Journal ever
have either among their stocks? If
they do not, how do they manage their
hogs SO as to prevent it? Do any. of
them keep a continuous supply of salt
and ashes before their hogs? If they
do, with what result?
| write this, hoping it may draw out
some of the gentleman who carried on
such an interesting discussion in the
Journal short time since.
1 had only been farming three years
last January, when | bought twenty
two hogs, and lost either ten or twelve
Ct have forgotten which in short time
with what was hog cholera, since which
time 1 have had remarkable success,
having had no disease of any sort a.
mong them. I have killed for my own
use and sold, up to last fall, III, and
have about 100 that / shall feed this
fall. For $50 acre farm, the num-
Der I have had and now have, should
think, would be fair test; but farm
ers who have raised hogs forty years
do not endorse my plan of a continues
supply of salt, about three parts, and
one part ashes, because 1t pukes them
when they have not had it for time
and eat too much when they get it.
TO prevent this I put little slaked
lime the first time, and only once, to
preyent them from taking toe much.
I bought kegs of copperas, sulphur,
turpentine focal oil on handy and San
derss Hog Cholera Remedy, allof which
I have On hand without using, from
having read fbefore I commenced an
extract taken from some high medical
authority ON the sssaline properties of
the blood" and the absolute necessity
of furnishing an adequate supply to
all domestic animals, and since that
time I have kept supply of salt and
ashes before my horses, cattle, hogs,
and sheep, with. the best results. al
lie You fail to elicit from breeders cor
roBafive testimony, could you not get
some eminent physician to write you
an article on the saline properties of
the blood, which would probably en-
body the same idea of the extract saw,
which determined my plan Of keeping
it before the stock. Peagce az Nc
ti0naJ Lie Stock Journal
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents There is
not remedial agent in this world that will Fever
and Ague. and all other Malarious, Bilious Scarlet
Typheid, Yellow, and other Fevers [aided by RAD
WAYS PILLS. so quick RAILWAYS READY RE-
LIEF. Fifty cents per bottle.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05

DR. WALKERS California Vinegar Bitters
- NH 90 for sale by ]. I. LACEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
OFFICE:-No. II South Street,
B. G. HARRIS, President.

Board of Directors:
S. H. CAUGHY, of Noah Walker & Co.
PPILIP L. GEORGE, of George & Jenkins.
Hon. GEORGE BRENT, of Court of Appeals.
GEORGE P. JENKINS, of Charles County.
GEORGE COMBS, of st. Mary's County.
JOHN Stack, Carpenter aud Builder.
B. G. HARRIS.
Ias- Messrs Jere T. Mudd. of Gallant Green,
and j. Thos. Cotton, of Aliens Fresh, will act
as local agents for the Maryland Life Insurance
Company. Persons wishing to insure can also
apply to- DR.. Robert Digges, of Port Tobacco,
VIM. H. Blandford, liz S. Charles street, or at
the Companys Office, No. 10 South street, Bal
timore. jy Is
THIS is Home Company, gotten up express
Il ly in the interest of the citizens of South
ern Maryland, to enable them to overcome the
difficulties they experienced in procuring 1nsur-
ance in the ordinary Insurance Companies with
a majority of its Directors well known in that
community.
1t has been in existence now over four years.
AULosses accrued and they have been unusually
large) haze been faithfully and promptly paid,
which is our best guarantee for the future.
The plan adopted is the safest and cheapest
known in Insurance, and affords to all Insur-
ance at its exact cost, and ought to be encour-
aged by all who wish to protect themselves from
loss or damage be fire.
If those interested will give it their patron
age and interest themselves in the increase of
its business, iu few years it will rank among
the largest Insurance Corporations in Maryland
"a credit and benefit alike to all, and an honor
to the State.
J. THOS. COTTON,
je2 6 General Agent for Charles county
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05

in which it has been administered with entire
remedy for every variety of maladies which
affect the respiratory functions amount to
II II . TT 8 "A N D s
at the present date and yet the preparation is only
in the infancy of It's usefulness. The great defect
Of all Expectorants introduced is that they are
simply expulsory. Hence they useless; for, un-
less the causes Of the acrid secretions which
codghed up are removed and the ruptured, infamed
or materated surfaces healed and restored to their
natural tone, cure Is impossible.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
THE SUN.
WEEKLY, sEMI-WEEKLY, AND DAILY.
THE WEEKLY SUN is too widely know

THE WEEKLY SUN is too widely known
to require any extended recommendation; but
the reasons which have already given it fifty
thousand subscribers, and which will, we hope,
give it many thousands more, are briefly as
follows:
1t is a frst-rate newspaper. All the news of
the day will be found in it, condensed when
unimportant at full length when of moment,
and always presented in a clear, ineligible,
and interesting manner.
1t is frst-rate family paper, full of enter
tanning and instructive reading of every kind,
but containing nothing that can offend the
most delicate and scrupulous taste.
1t is a frst-rate story paper. The best tales
and romanceS of currentliteraturea are carefully
selected and legibly printed in its pages.
1t is frst-rate agricultural paper. The
most fresh and instructive articles on agricul-
tural topics regularly appear in this depart
ment.
1t is an independent political paper, belong
ing to no party and wearing no collar. 1t es-
pecially devotes its energies to the exposure of
the great corruptions that now weaken and dis
grace our country, and threaten to undermine
republican institutions altogether. 1t has no
fear of knaves, and asks no favors from their
supporters.
1t reports the fashions for the ladies and the
the markets for the men, especially the cattle
markets, to which it pays particular attention.
Finally, it is the cheapest paper published.
One dollar a year will secure it for any SUBJ
scriber. 1t is not necessary to get up club
in order to have THE WEEKLY SUN at this
rate. Any one who sends single dollar will
get the paper for year.
We have no travelling agents.
THE WEEKLY Sunlight pages,
6fty-six columns. Only $I.OO a year. No
discounts from this rate.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY SUN.-Same
size as the Daily Sun. $500 year. A dis
count of 20 per cent. to clubs of 10 or over.
THE DAILY SUN.-A large four-page
newspaper of twenty-eight columns. Daily
circulation over 100000. All the news for 2
cents. Subscription price so cents month,
or $500 year. To clubs of 10 or over, a
discount of 20 per cent. Address,
s'THE SUM- New York City.
nov T-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
cONSUM PTIO
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. It is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
PRODUCED for the relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience.
of over forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at theLrlngs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up a
Cough, and leave the. cause
behind, as is the case with
& ost preparations, but it
/ osens and .cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED BY
SETH W. F0WLE & SONS, Boston, Mass.s
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
TO BE HAD OF ALL DRUGGISTS.

A. V0GELER d CO.. AGENTS. Baltimore. MD.
sep l9-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS,

LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS,
and insure at once in your own State, where
you participate in the profits.
Now gentlemen you have a chance to insure
in good and perfectly reliable company I'M
der our own supervision.
The Directors of the Company hope by ener-
gy, economy, and fairness with all, to merit
and receive, in the future as in the past, the
patronage and cooperation of our citizens in
all parts of the State. my 2T-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
lCANVASSERS WANTED.

-CANHASSERS WANTED.
Any person. wishing to act permanently as a
local canyasser, will receive full and prompt in
formation by applying to
JAMES SUTTON & CO., Publishers,
nov IL IS Maiden Lane. New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
ANNIHTLATES A COUGH

is astonishing. It's efeets go deeper than the
symptoms of pulmonar. disease and discharge the
from the system. It relieves the lungs chest
and throat from the burdens which Cypress them,
thus arresting Consumption and Bronchitis in the
germ before they reach the more dangerous stages.
The emaciated sufferer
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05

IRON POTS, Ovens, Spiders and Lids, and
i odd Lids, large Balances for weighing strip
ped Tobacco, Guano Sleeves, Half, Fourth and
Eighth of Bushel Measures, for sale by
J. THOS. COTTON,
ap 13 Aliens Fresh.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-12-05
,Kidneu d. Bladder Con,,,zni,ats.
DR.. RADWAY'5
Observation-Disclosures

perfectly taselegs elegantly coated with sweet gum,
purge, regulate, purify cleanse and strengthen. Rad.
ways Pills. for the cure of all disorders of the Stomach,
Headache. Constipation, Costiyeness Indigestion Dys
pepsa Bfiousness Bilious Fever, Inflammation of The
yiscera Warranted to effect positive cure. Purely
Vegetable. containing no mercury, minerals or deleter
few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the sys.
tenn from all the above named disorders Price, cents
per Box. SOLD By DRUGGISTS.
READ FALSE AND TRUE" Send one ietter
stamp to RADWAY & CO., No. 80 Warren st. New
York Information worth thousands will be sent you.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-05-18

VlNHIS is TO NOTIFY ALL PERSONS NOT
i to trust MRS. MARY BOXER alias MARY
WEIGH, and known in Phoebe as MARY BUCK.
LEY, on my account, as shall pay no debts or
bills contracted by her.
MARTIN BUCKLEY.
Phoebe, May s, 1873. m6 lm*
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-05-18

Crosses. Crosses as religious symbols
have been used from the remotest an
tiouity. They are to be seen in the
rock-hewn caves and temples of Asia and
of Central America: nay, in the very
wilds of India, among groups of cairns,
dolmen and cromlechs, where it is sup
posed they were erected by an aboriginal
race, which had been driven there by the
first Aryan INVASION, several thousand
years before Christ. The Egyptians had
the cross as n symbol of Immortality.
They had cruciied God, too; crucifed
to the tree that represented his fructi-
flying power. Osiris appears witha across
in his hand. So does Astarte, the PhH-
nician goddess. So does Shingmoo, the
Chinese madonna, who is frequently
represented with an infant in her arm.
In Buddhist mythology the cross occurs
as an emblem. 1t is to be found on
Etruscan and Pompeiian monuments,
and on the most ancient British, Gallo
and Massilian coins. The Celtic races
had it, The Druids cut trees in cross
shape, even as the Hebrews seem to have
done. The cross, with a circle round or
above it, seems to have been a favorite
symbol Of many nations. In KANT
schatka Humboldt found pre- Christian
crosses. In the British Museum there
are now some statues from an Island of
the South Pacific which have crosses of
the simplest form (in the shape of T)
engraven on their backs. North Ameri.
can Review,