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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26
E. G. FO0TE,

would ann1uDce to the ladies Of Augusta and vcini
~ that for shor, time she will personally .akc
charge Of her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The Committee on the Judiciary.
The Committee on the Judiciary will be in session
in its committee room on Tuesdays and Thursdays
until further notice. al $50 Z. NJ.
L. A. EMERY, c,;,.,
A. A. SrROUT, H.
Augusta, Jan. l3. 1851.
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The COMMITTEE on Vti,tayy .Afaiys.

1He Commute on UttHd1y 1T0rS.
The Committee on Military Affairs will be in ses-
sion at the office of the Adjutant General Tuesday
of each week, at O'Clock L. NJ
q. X. FERNALD.l cb.irm.,
ELERY +. GOSS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The committee Reform School will meet at the
Senate Chamber, Thursdays, at ,! O'Clock, L. NJ,
until otherwise ordered.
TOBIAS LORD, JR., ! f,hair,,or
EfIrHALET ROwELL.
Jan. 20, 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-26

The Committee on Legal Afairs.
The Committee on Legal Affairs will meet in the
Senate chamber on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS at 30
z. NJ A. Ii. WALkER, lc,.;
BYRON d. VERRILL, 'haifhen-
Augusta, JAN l3, ISL.
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Committee on Tensions.
The Ccmn ittee on Pensions will meet in the Ad-
jutant Generals Office, FRIDAY of each week,
at O'Clock I. NJ. e. +. SANBoRN, ch;o,
IN. PARKER, '""' '"'"
Jan. lS 1881.
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Committee on Fisheries and Games.
The Committee on Fisheries and Games, will meet
tuesdays. at 2i O'Clock +. NJ, in room II.
II. G. BREWER. ! ch;
BIB. THATCHER. 'h'irihen'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Grant On Arthur.

Long Branch, n. j., August 31.-1he
atten ion of Gen Grant having been call
ed to various pub icaiions, especially in
newspapers, describing frequent visits on
his part to Vice President Arthur and
consultations with the Vice President
and other public men in reference to po-
litical contingencies in Washington, he
requests the announcement that there W AS
no truth in any of the statements. He
had been present at ne consultation and
knew of none. He had only seen Gen.
Arthur since the attempt on the Presi
dents life at brief morning call about
three weeks since, aud no one was pres
ent but the Vice President. He had met
no one, the Genera continued, who show
ed a more profound and sincere sorrow
for the Presidents condition than the
Vice President. Gen. Grant did not be-
lieve that there had been any consultations
of the character described between Gen.
Arthur and his political friends. Gen.
Arthur could have no sane friend who
would intrude such a subject upon him,
and he is the last man who would submit
to such an intrusion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02

there surgeon in America that will un-
dertakc to say exactly where that ball is Z
The best efforts of all the eminent surgeons
in charge have been addressed to this ex-
animation in vain. Not being able to
determine the location exactly, they did
not cut simply to explore. 1t would have
been aculpable recklesscess had they done
So. IT consultation, decides that the
dangers of leaving the ball in the body is
less than the danger of cutting it cut, the
public is bound to accept that decision
as final. For surgeon makes up his
Judgment upon consideration of very
many things. A treatment that would be
proper with patient of.avcertian state of
health, certain age, or certain physical
tendencies, would be totally wrong under
different conditions. A half dozon symp-
toms will be considered by them that can
not be set down in black and white Now,
this is what the surgeons every day and
and hour are called on to do. They may
adopted measures which they know are
doubtful, because not to adopt them
would be even more hazardous Having
followed with absorbing interest every
step in the conduct Of this case so far as
it has been revealed to the public, it seems
but justice to say that it has been ably
managed, and that the public would great
ly prefer to leave the case in the hands of
the present surgeons to transferring it to
any of their critics.-American.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
General Wickham's Letter

The decision of General Wickham, the
recognized head of the Republican party
in Virginia, to act with the debt paying
Democrats of his State in the pending
campaign, ought to have excited no sur
prise, for it was the course that an honest
sensible, practical man must have felt COM
PEELED to adopt under the circumstances
in which General Wickham and his asso-
ciates were placed when the Lynchburg
convention went over to Malone.
General Wickham did all that he could
do to preserve the integrity and consisten-
cy of his party. He labored with ability
and zeal to thwart the coalition program.
But the influences arrayed against him
and his coadjutors were toe powerful for
their successful resistance. The straight
out Republicans were defeated, and the
only Course left them was either to dc no.
thing, or fall in with enc or the other OF
the two remaining organizations-the re-
gular Democracy or the Malone detach
ment.
Of course there is a shrek of denuncia-
ton all along the line of the Readjusters
and their Republican sympathizers. 1t is
deemed little less than peridy for Repub-
licans to cooperate with "Bourbons."
But Wickham's argument is unanswer-
able. There is but one question at issue
in his State. He must be counted either
for or against repudiatisn, or must be
neutral as to great principle. He pre-
ters to be counted ON the side of honesty.
And his example will not be lost.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Taking an Oath to Lynch Guitea IN.

The New York Tribune of Tuesday
says: In the woods near the village of
Holton, N. j., about four miles from Ne
wark, party sfmen have been holding
meetings for some evenings for some here
tofore unknown purpose. On their way
from the woods on Sunday night their
conversation aroused the suspicious of the
daughter of farmer living near the woods.
Last night they were watched. They
numbered about forty and were nearly all
masked. Each one swore a terrible oath,
to which heavy penalty was attached,
to proceed to Washington as soon as
President Garfield should die, and not
leave there until they have lynched Gui-
teau. Ex-Sherif Peckwell and other per
sons living in the neighbrhsod when asked
last night about the affair, stated thai
they had been approached by mea who
had asked them to join their meetings
but did not know any particulars.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02

Severe winter weather is being exper-
fenced at the Cape of Good Hope. Snow
has fallen in many districts Of the colony
The face of Table Mountain was lately for
some hours covered with snow.
Three Michigan girls with Mormon in
stincts recently made up party and sop-
ed with a favored youth. By going to
three different ministers he married all of
his companions, and then went on tri-
partite bridal tour.
In an effort to enforce in ST. Louis law
against carrying concealed weapons, fines
as high as 500 for pistol and $500 for
a slungshot are being imposed. This
movements is being made because out of
twenty five homicides now in Jail, all but
three became criminals through the habit
Of going armed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
The Governor and the Re gisters.

The registers OF voters of Baltimore city
were on Monday entitled, under the law, to
receive the books OF registration of their
several wards from the clerks office of the
Superior Court, preparatory to opening
the registration offices next Monday.
Nearly all the registers applied for aud
received the books. All Of those recently
on trial before Governor Hamilton had
not having made any decision in their case.
not having made any decision in their
cases. The matter was very generally dis
cussed in political circles during the day,
and it was claimed that the possession of
the books by the registers would insure
them their positions, at least during the
elections this fall, no matter what nigh,
be the decision of the Governor. 1t is con-
tended that even if the removal Of the re-
gisters should he decided upon, their sue
cessors, when commissioned, could only
obtain the books by application to the
courts for mandamus or other legal pro-
cess The trial of the matter would &C.
cupy considerable time, and in the event
of an adverse decisi IN the registers would
take the cases to he Court of Appeas. 1t
is not believed to be possible that the
legal process csu'd be gene through in
time for the elections. The decision ofthe
Governor is, however, looked for with in
terest, as, whether or not it can affect The
possession of The office. it will finally settle
the question as to the manner Of taking
up the precinct book in respect to the
necessity of placing residences of voters
upon them as far as ascertained.-Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
PORT TOBACCO:
The Presidents Condition.

Since our last report the country has
been thrown into relative states of gloom
and hope, by the condition OF our chief
executive, now lying so critically ill at the
White House. The reports up to Friday
were of comparatively cheerful nature,
the Presidents stomach having obtained
sufficient strength to retain nourishment
and the trouble that was anticipated from
this cause was, for the time, removed
But on that day, Friday last, new and COM
plicated disorders made their appearance
in the illustrious patient which, at first,
baff1ed the skill of the surgeons and bid
fair to carry him off in death. These dis
orders became aggravated on Saturday,
and during the most of that day the Pres
ident's life was wholly dispaired of. The
utmost gloom pervaded all class-s and all
sections of the country. The bulletins
from the sick room on that day were of =
most discouraging character, at one time
his pulse went up to 14S beats minute
and Secretary Blaine's dispatch to Minis
ter Lowell, left but little room tor the hope
that the President would ever again rise
from his bed. On Saturday evening, how
ever, he showed some slight signs of i'm
provement, which though not very mark
ed were still perceptible, and this report
spread renewed hope through every breast.
Several incisions have been made in the
paretid gland, and gave the patient mark
ed relief. Since the improvement began
the best that can be said is that the Pres
ident has held his own, and if he is not
getting better very fast, he is, at least, get
ting no worse, and with this belief we can
comfort ourselves. The reports of the sur
geons in charge, up to the time of this
writing, give great hope for encourage
ment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
A Terrible Accident.


NEWPORT, r. l., August 29.-Lieut
Commander Edes and Leu. Spaulding
were instantly killed on Mondoy in this
harbor while experimenting with tor
pedoes Both officers were in the inner
harbor in torpedo launch, ard were put
ting torpedo int. position in order to
exhibit the experiment to Admiral Porter,
who has been here for several days. The
torpedo WAS to be exploded by the break
ing Of the electric circuit. Edes had the
deadly missile in his lap while Spaulding
was rowing the launch. The tide WAS
low, and the torpedo was planted in about
three fsthoms Of water. Near 10y was a
steam launch with the remainder nf the
class under instruction on board. Admiral
Porter, Capt. Selfridge and the officers of
the torpedo station were on Goa, Island,
where The torpedo station is located. for
the purpose of witnessing The experiment
Edes leaned forward TO arrange the ap-
paratus in the wa'er, when loud noise
and explosion was heard and the two
bodies Of the unfortunate men were seen
in the air The bodies went into the air
some thirty five feet and With item ascend
ed the debris Of the boat. The workmen
employed on the station wad.d into the
water as soon as possible and recovered
all that was possible OF the bodies The
class Immediately returned to the island
and an officer was detailed to go into Mar
ragansett Pier and break the news 10 Edes,
wife who had gone there this morning for
few days visit. She belongs in Wash
ington Lieut.. Spaulding was not mar
RED
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
To the People Of Charles.

We would say that Cor xcursion parties
and pic.;cs this place has no equal, and
to such parties we ex end cordial invi-
tation, and promise to them that they will
enjoy day spent at this place. Every
precaution has been taken against dis
turbancts and no apprehension need be
by the people on this sore. A large
body of local police always on The ground
and peace and good order will always be
strictly observed.
~ The boats plying to and fro on
the river ways stop here: a, d there is
b, at from Washing on daily, which s'ops
at all the River landings, and touches at
this point which will give parties coming
on her at least an hour and aha I in which
70 enjoy the fine fishing and battling here
offered. The people of Charles county
and elsewhere cannot fail to see the adj
vantages that are Offered by the Manage
me, of this place, and they hope 10 see
them r,wad heir Eff IS Ia please.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Notice of Free Scholarship
st. Johns College.

THE General Assembly of the State has pro-
rided for furnishing board, fuel, lights and
washing to the incumbent OF one State Schol-
ship from each Senatorial District in the State
TO he appointed 10y the Board OF School Com
miSsioners by and with the advice and conse 1T
of the Senators in their respective Districts, af.
ter competitive examination.
The inability of candidates to pay the regu-
lar College charges must lie certified to, This
scholarship is subject to the following charges
Library, Gymnasium and general repair fee
So per term. and the sum of S25 at the begin
ming of each term. Applicants must present
themselves for examination before the Board
on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Bv order OF the Board,
A. W. NEALE,
aug 25-2t Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
The Critics Criticised.

The physicians at the White House have
been very harshly criticised Indeed, very
recklessly censured; and yet they are
themselves party to blame. AS to their
conduct of the case, newspaper criticism
seems entirely out of place; but this cannot
be said Of their treatment of the public
or their treatment of each other. The
over eagerness of some of the physicians
to get into the case on the enc hand, and
the over strained professional courtesy
upon the other, gave the appearance of a
wrangle of doctors who were thinking
more of their own ends than life of the
illustrious patient upon whom the hopes
of the nation were conferred. The manner
in which the public has been kept in
igorance of important facts, and misled by
over-sanguine predictions, is also just
ground for complaint. These things have
caused feeling of dissatisfaction among
the people that has found expression-and
often very severe and censorious ex-
pression-in the daily press. This nigh,
have been expected; for human nature in
is hour of tribulatien delights to have
something to vent its wrath upon. The
doctors, very unfortunately for themselves,
gave the occasion, and turned upon them
selves the currant of i'll temper. But it
has gone too far. They have been treated
with great injustice. 1t is to be assumed
that the physician who took charge of the
case did SO at the request of the patient,
in the absence of all evidence to the con-
trary. The wife and the family of the
sufferer, and the members of the Cabinet,
seem to have looked to this surgeon as
responsible. Is there any reason for say
ing their choice was an unwise one2 The
question as to how one physician treated
another, or how they all treated the public,
do not enter into the question-the great
question; How did they treat the patient
One of the first things that the surgeon in
charge did was to call in consultation two
of Il e most eminent surgeons in the
country. They responded promptly. Since
that time they have agreed substantially
as to the conduct of the case. 1t is posi-
BILE that they have made errors. They are
net supernatural. But it is far more pos
sibile that those who now harshly criticise
those errors of the past-if such there be
would have themselves, had they been
in charge, made far worse errors. For
example, they have been severely reproach-
Ell for net cutting out the ball, and for not
locating it. But would any surgeon with
. reputation at stake cut into patient
for ball before locating it precisely Is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Notes.

General James F. Wilson probably be
the next senator from Iowa.
Colonel F. A. Conkling. the ex Senator s
brother, is suggested as Democratic can
didate for secretary of safe in New York.
1t is said that Speaker Sharpe is talked
of as the Republican candidate for COVER
nor of New York next year. What will
Roscoe say9
General Wickham seems to have a no.
tion that Senator Mshones vest pocket
isn't big enough to hold him.--Philadel-
phia Times.
Mr.. Scoville, Guiteau's brother in law
wants to defend the assassin, but the let
ter says he must have better lawyer than
the Scoville aforesaid.
James G.. Blaine is the most satisfactory
special correspondent at Washington. He
began as newspaper man.-Springfeh
(Mass.) Republican.
Some people never did care much for
the truth. They are of that class who have
been growing at Secretary Blaine's des-
patches.-Boston Post, Dem.
Decent people will not shed many tears
to hear that a wretch up at Pittston, Pa,
was thrashed last Saturday night for ex-
pressing the wish that the President were
dead.
The Richmond water famine suggests to
the State the remark; "The federal cavalry
once boosted they would water their
horses at the Falls of the James. We
would like to see them undertake it now"
The City Council of Nashville, Tenn,
have passed an ordinance requiring "drum-
mers' to pay 500 years license, and a
penalty Of $50 is to be imposed for viola
ton of the ordinance. Turn back the
hands!
The Utica Observer mourns in it's Demo
cratic way over the scarcity Of eminent
men in the Senate. 1t finds that New
England has but two statesmen in the
Senate-Edmunds, of Vermont, and Haw-
ley, of Connecticut.
An Irish lady was so much on her guard
against betraying her national accent that
she is reported to have spoken of the
'creaturs Of Vesuvius," fearing that the
Greater would betray her again.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
To the Voters of Charles Co

'J'llE Political parties ofour county will soon
i be called upon to make nominations of can.
didates to represent them in the next Lccisla.
ture Ct Maryland.
We most respectfully request that candidates
be nominated who will represent the Local On.
ton Sentiment of the el, ven hundred and sir
ty voters at our last cleo ion; SO far as tot.
US Local Option Law to be voted upon a, ,
Special Election, 10 be held some time about
the first of June 1882. When the sulisc, can
be discussed and voted upon, free from party
politics, and the excitement consequ, Mt at a
General Election,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
PROPOSALS
FOR
BUILDING A NEW SCHOOL

DDS will be received for building a New
ID School House in the 9Th Election District,
a .ar Hughes lie, OF IT, ESOAY. Sep. 9th, at
the Office OF The Svmool Board in Port Tobacco
House TO be built according TO the follos ing
specifications :-20x2& feet in the clear and 10
feet clear in pitch 4 nndcrpiniug OF buck on
each side and intermediate under each end
The under pining TO elevate the sill foot clear
Of the ground aud each corner undsrpinning TO
be feet squarr, the others loot inches all
the undsrpinnng to he sunk foot below the
surfaceief the grJund. Sills to ''eof white ok
SKI inchrr, corner posts exc. corner braces Axe
plates Axe, all OF white oak Joi.ts Of upper
aoor 4Is and feet apart sieepers of lover
floor 4xs and Is inches apart. S,udding 3xI.
Rafters 3x4 and IL fee, long. Roof TO projeCi
IL inches al around, Shingles No. heart
cyp press (ssSed or rivedl. Misunderstanding
inches wide and of good undressed mill ma
,erial free Of knots and inches thick.
Flooring OF inch tongue and grooved n. c.
yellow pine Walls TO be csilvd With dressed
tongue aud grooved material feet above the
door. eather-bo.r ding, flooring and ceiling
TO be Of seasoned material. The remainder Of
walls and ceiling TO be laihed and pl,s'sred
With two costs and white~ashsd. Chimney
70 be bull, on ceiling jois,s and to extead not
less than I feet above comb Of roof. Stove-pot
to be inserted for pipe &nd tue TO be 'iansd A.
rou d q, top of roof 90 a. TO prevent leakage.
windows on each side and ose At end opro-
site door. Each window TO have sashes OF str
panes each l0xi< glass. Shutters OF dressed
white pine plank supported BY strap aios~-
one p.nelei door 6. fee, high BY - sds.'
wish transom on pivot for ventilation. Rsfisrs
to be n~iled brrcrd 10 ceiling jois's. Braces OF
corner po,ts TO be shiP-lapped aud nailed
The whole bulldog TO be done 10 faithful
md ~ knss nj nd la I'D 10,
the School Board completed With lock for door
and bolts on window bhnds.
b. order Of the Board
A. W NEALE. Sect'S
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Bath Houses

have been cree ed on the beach, and bath
ing sui s in plenty constantly ready and
hired reusanahly A good salt water bath
is the most t. it!tul exercise that.can be
engaged in at this season. and Cedar
Point is he place To take it. Every pre-
caution has been taken Ia avoid accidents
by drnwuing. A large open and airy
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Fishing * Bathing

are comple'e in every respect, and the
waters uSrounoing the Point are unsur-
passed for the indulgence in these health
full and enjoyable spor S. Fishing tackle
and boats always ready, and careful SAL
ors will always tend parties on their ex-
cursions if desired. Numerous large and
cnnNn.pHionS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
[ Readers, PA. Times and Dispatch
ART AND OIL.

The Norfolk Ttrginian Of January l6, 1881,
refers to the remarkable cure effected by ST
Jacobs Oil in the case of Prof Cromwell, -
know the country over for his magnificent
Art Illustrstions-who had suffered excruciat-
ing torments from rheumatism, until he tried
the Oil whose effects he says were magical.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
SCHOOL NOTICE.

IN consequence of the advance in the
price of wood, the sum of $500 per term
will be allowed each Teacher for fuel for
thee terms in the Scholastic year, or So
per cord for one cord of wood for each OF
three terms.
By order Of Board,
A. W. NEALk,
IN ''lt Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Rural New Yorker.)

The best people will vsie for the bes, mao
every time. And we judge by the number OF
the ST. Jacobs Oil constituency, that it is the
best remedy for the rheu ma ism known. Prof.
Tice, Of ST. Louis, among other, SAYS so.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-09-02
Pavilion

for the use of those who wish To dance,
and good music is easily atainable In
fact this res"r is tirst-class, and every e.
fort has been made for the enjoyment of
these yho visit here