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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24
me End Of the MorId.

The age Of the earth is placed by solii5
at five hundred millions Of years, anu
still others. Of later time, among then'
the Duke Of Argyll, places it at ten n ,.
lion years, knowing what processes II ilas
gone through. Other planets 60 through
the same process. The reason that otlel
planets differ 50 much from the eaflh :
that they arc in much earlier OF iatel
stage of existence
The earth must become old Newton
surmised. although he could give nc
reason for it, that the earth would at one
time become dry Since then u was
found that Newton was correct. As inc
earth keeps cooling il will become porus
and cavities will be formed inthe interior
vhiohvill take in water Il is estimated
thar tins process is now in progress So
far that the water now diminishes at TN.
rate # about the thickness or sheet Of
writing paper each year
At this rate. in siX million years the
water will have sunk mile, and in fifteen
million year. the water will have disap-
pearad from the face Of the globe The
nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere
are also diminishing all the time. Il IS
IN an inappreciable degree, but the time
will come when the mir will be so thin
that no creatures we know can breathe 1t
and live the time will come when the
world cannot support life That will be
tho period of old arc. and then will come
tleath
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

It gives us great pleasure to state that the
merchant who was reported to be at the point
Of death from an attack Of pneumonia has
entirely recovered by the use Of pr VIM
Halls Balsam for the Lungs Naturally he
feels grateful for the benefits derived from
using this remedy for the lungs and throat
and in giving publicity to this atsment we
are actuated by motives Of public benefae-
ton, trusting that others may be benefited IN
a similar manner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

For five years | was a great sufferer from
7atarrh. My nostrils were so sensitive
,ould not bear the least bit of dust; at times
o bad the blood would run, and at night
.ould hardly breathe. After trying many
Kings without benefit | used Elys Cream
Balm. | am living witness of its efficacy.
PETER BRUCE, Farmer, Ithaca, \. Y. Easy
o use, price 20 cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

- he woman who seeks relief fror,
pam by the free use of alcoholic stimpia aUtl
Nd narcotic drugs finds what She seeks oni ~
o Tar as senslbility is destroyed or tempora-
cly suspended. No cure was ever wrangbt
~ such means, and the longer thew are
employed the more hopeless the case be-.
comes. Leave chloraI, morphia and bella.
iohna alone, and use Mrs. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. 'ose-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

FoRpYspEPs1A, INDIGESTION, depression fspir-
its and general debility in their various forms,
also as a prey entiye against fever and ague anil
otherintermittent feyers, the 'Ferro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir Of Calsaya, made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co.. New York, and sold by all Drug
gsts, is the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness 1t has no equal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

Pile tlmors cured in ten DAYS.
rupture in four weeks. address WORLDS 6i9 Z
DensarY Medical Association, Buffalo. n. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

though on Itch cures humOrs, erupuons,
ring worm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet
rhiiblainS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24
Rongh on Itch y

The winter blast is stern and cold,
Yet summer has its harvest gold;
And the baldest head that ever was seen
Can be covered well with Carboline.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

Eyey act of self sacrifice is followed by
ong train of pleasant thoughts and happy
sensations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

sorrow terulizes and mellows the heart
'l6 pfepareslt for the reception of good
seed,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24
Despi.c MOI the pay of shan to ri

Genius, like truth, crushed to ear
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

Life Preserver. "a
u you are losing your grip on life trvsslveris'
Health Renewer., Goes direct to weak 81 e
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Pretty Women.


ladies' whowoud retain freshness and vivar-
ty Don't fail totry'Wells HealthRenewer "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24
The RIood womb Run.

Instant relief for neuralgia, toothache, face
che.Ask for Rough on toothache '15&25c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

Inc pleasure of fools is folly TO the wise.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-10-24

tu lnoteis
the IL hborc led
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
WllT sTRUck m OLD SOLDIER.

at vin soon be tvenfy years since tie was
closed-"
UHdef the hot san Of August. lso2, the village q
Dover n, J.. lay sffn the sphinx in Egypt vhIle
Elijah sharp. Of that place. slowly and softly fpeke
Of the past. sYes." he said. 81 in the Army and
saw many Of the sights of these fearful yean Wa
finally discharged from disability, resulting from
sunstroke. came home. miseriblp in health and
spirits; to enfeebled that took cold at the slightest
exposure. Life seemed worthless 70 me; lived snly
in memory"
.sThas vas sad enough" said. dividing my last
"Thss's so," responded Mr. sharp; "but got
over II. 0utgow il? Not exaetiy. When in that
condition I began taking PARKER's TONIC, and
my helth commenced to improve right away. Was
astouisned af Ii, and was my wife. piled on the
desh and could eat anything. Ny ambition blazed
up could attend to business, and Bow-excepting
tina, have to take about exposing myself TO
the hot sum am as well as the day enlisted
WHAT difference there are in things-guns and bayo-
nets kill; PARKEas TOXIC saves"
This preparation. which has been known as FAR
kER's GINGER TOXIC, will hereafter be called sim
Constantly deceiving their customers by substitu-
ing inferior articles under the head OF ginger, and as
ginger L. really unimportant ingredianf. We drop
the misleading word
There Is no change, hoEereTs IN fhe prep0rdtto"
seT and all bottles remaining in the hands Of the
dealers. wrapped under the name of PARkEk's
GINGEU TOXIC, contain the genuine medicine OF the
facsimile sizniture Of HIsCOx Co.. il at the bot
te m Of the outside wrapper. feb7nw&s&Wtcnr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
General News.

Southern paper estimates that S2S ,000,-
900 was invested in the South during the first
two months of this year.
Miss Elizabeth p. Peabody of Boston,
now nearing her S0th year, was the first to
introduce the kindergarten system in this
country.
IL is said that all the new plays recently
produced in Paris have been dull and stupid,
because the best literary talent in France
nowadays is employed in novel writing, which
proves much more remune rstive.
The English special war correspondents
are reapng great honors from the campaign
in the Soudan. A correspondent of the Lon
don Times wrote his account while suffering
from a severe bullet wound in his thigh
When Davis square was broken at Tsmanieb,
several correspondents saved their lives by
using their revolvers, and a number of other
narrow escapes have been recorded.
General W. B HazeD, Chief Signal Officer
of the Army, has issued a circular regarding
mail matter for the members of the Lady
Franklin Bay Expedition, in which he says:
Letters for members of the Greely party
NAV be sent to the Brooklyn NAVY Yard,
care Of Commander Winfield s. Sehley, U.
s. Navy. to reach there not later than April
20. If correspondents prefer, letters may
be sent, registered or otherwise, TO the care
of the Chief Signal officer of the Army, to
reach Washington City not later than April
Is; all such mail will be forwarded to Com
msnder Schley. Clothing and everything
necessary for the comfort Of the Greedy par
ty will be taken up by the expedition.
In two places in India, Ahmeduuggur in
lsS2 and Siroor in 1888, an extraordinary
mortality among cats prevailed simultaneously
with cholera among human beings. The
disease which carried Off the cats presented
the same symptoms at both places, death re
sulting from swelling of the throat and
asphyxia. During the first three weeks Of
July. 1882, about $50 cats died at Ahmeduug-
CUR and 800 died last June at Siroor.
series of official papers on the subject has
been published, and the Government has di
rected that, in case of any similar epidemic
appearing among cats in future, careful OBJ
servations shall be made with q view to
determining the relation of the disease to
cholera. The Siroor epidemic commenced
a week after cholera had broken out. and
ceased shortly after the cholera disappeared.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, who is as usu-
al, passing the winter and early spring among
her orange groves in Florida, has just seen
the statement of her first publisher. Mr.. J.
p. Jewett, to the effect that she would have
taken 500 for "Uncle Toms Cabin" and
considered herself well paid. In recent
letter to Mr.. J. c. Derby Mrs Stowe denies
the truth Of this statement. IL was not al
together such fool a. he represents" she
writes, although must confess was sur
prised at the extent of the success" Mr.
Derby published Mrs. Stoves next best book,
1.-The Minister'S Wooing. which her brother,
the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. told him the
other day was the only one of her books. ex-
cept "Uncle Toms Cabin" that he had ever
read.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
Personal

Gen. Grant is expected to visit Charlotte.
n. c., about the first of April and remain
there a month for the benefit of his health.
A hunting knife of Davy Crockett was re-
Gently unearthed at Dresden, Tennessee and
has been presented to the Tennessee Histori-
cal Society.
Professor Alexander Agassiz has already
spent over $500, 900 Of his own moneys on
the Museum of Comparative Zoology. at
Cambridge.
Mr. George Augustus Sala, who was going
on a lecturing tour in Australia, has aban-
doned that project, and will come to the
United States, instead
Lord and Lady Rosebery, who have just
returned to England from their trip around
the world, are going to pay an extended visit
to this country next fall.
President Porter of Yale objects to CO.
education because the system would divide
the time and perhaps the sensibilities and in
terests of the instructors.
Miss Van Zandt, the American prima
donna, who has long been a favorite in Paris,
has signed contract for an engagement next
winter in Russia.
Col. Russell Stephenson has been appoint
ed Dominion Aid de Camp to the Governor
General. Col. Stephenson is a brother-in-
law of Lord Landsdowne
The Princess Louise is said to be looking
handsomer than ever since her return to Eng
land The change to her native land has
Frightened her countenance. and she is TAX
ing more interest in social festivities.
Sarah Z. + Seeley, who served in the war
an orderly under the name of Frank
Thompson, has received pension from the
Government She was noted in the army for
h. bravery and decision, dashing about in
the thckest Of the fight, carrying dispatches
from commander to subordinates.
Augustus Schell. the well-known demo-
cratic politician and president Of the New
York Historical Society, has been seriously
i'll with disease of the kidneys for seven
weeks at his home. No. 8 West Thirty fourth
street. He has received the constant attend
ance of DIR. Egbert Guernsey. Three DAYS
ago he grew rapidly worse and has beer
lowering between life and death since then
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

The editor of the Philadelphia Press
writing that paper from New York says
But the predominant sentiment OF the in
terror is Enthusiastically for Blaine. His
name warns the republican masses, A
leading democrat said to me: blaine is
unquestionably the most popular man in
the country of any party" Within the
past two weeks the Blaine feeling of the
State has been rapidly developing. The
fire of enthusiasm in Pennsylvania has
spread over the border and kindled a
flame which is setting New York aglow
While Edmuuds will have some of the
delegates that are not for Arthur the ma
jority will be for Blaine. In fact it looks
now rs If Blaine would have nearly half
of the delegation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

Champions cf dueling have been some
what startled by the recent deliverance of
John S. Wise, of Virginia. ON the subject
Of the Code" 1t was expected by
Wise's friends that he would promptly
challenge w. Page McCarty for personal
abuse of him in the latter's newspaper.
He has been principal in several duels i;
but he seems to have ceme to the conclu
sion that dueling is very senseless mode
of redressing personal affronts. real or
fancied. "Henceforth, !" says the quondan
duelist. Il wish it publicly understood
that will not fight duel or be party to
one" Among his reasons are the follow
ing: with a sweet home filed with
merry children, with enough to live COM
iortably, with paying profession. am
happy and want to live. In Gods name,
what would a man like Page McCarty
put in stake against this when we
stood at ten PAGES with pistols /?
His abuse of me has no more effect
than dogs barking at the moon. His
invitation comes too late. Time has been
when might have been fool enough to
indulge in such folly, but with age, and
a broader view of life and its responsible
tiles and duties, have hidden farewell
for ever to the McCar,y type of manhood.
What people may think of my courage.
by reason of this letter, cannot say. If
they do not think me courageous, dueling
will never conviRce them. know what
my friends will say. sometimes think
would rather risk the charge OF cowardice
than that of murder" A dozen active
imitators of Wise. in Virginia and other
portions OF the Union where the code is
favored, would very soon bring dueling
into disrepute.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

The vote for mayor in this city yesterday
resulted in the election of Seth {. White
house. The vote was: Whitehouse, $50 ;
Philbrook. 500; scattering, q; majority
for Whitehouse. 50. The total vote was
1866. while the total vote at the first elec-
tien was l64s. The vote for Philbrook
was an increase over his vote at the first
election. while thatfor Whitehouse was less
than the previous vote for his party. The
republicans though not successful made a
splendid fight against the combination
with (which they had to contend. Mr..
Philbrook may be proud of his vote un-
der the circumstances. At the State elec-
ton IN September the republicans will
act unitedly together and rcll up their
customary majority for the republican
ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
State of Maine.

COUNCIL. CHAMBER,
Augusta, Mar 8, 1884.
The undersigned, Committee of the Executive
Council, appointed in accordance with the following
Resolve Of the Legislature approved March IA. 1883,
hereby solicit proposals from cities. towns and indi
viduals as an inducement to the location of a new
insane hospital"
"Resolve for the appointment OF a committee OF
the Executive Council to solicit proposals for the
location of a new Insane Hospital.
flowing with patients, and has been enlarged from
time to time that II will be necessary to
tablish another insane hospital; therefore,
Resolved, That the governor and council appoint
a committee from their own number to solicit pro-
posas from cities, towns and individuals, an in
ducement TO the location of said hospital; to procure
plans Of said hospital and an estimate OF the cost of
the same to consider the best method for the state
to adopt in its construction, aud any other matter
legitimatey connected Herewith, and submit a
port upon the whole matter to the next legislature,
during the first week of its session."
Such proposals" sealed, and with the nature of
the contents endorsed envelopes, will be received
to June 2oth 1884, by the Secretary of State Au
gusta, Maine.
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,l Committee
JOHN +. SwASEY, of
SILAs c. HATCH. Elk. Council.
marsd-eOd3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

Pure Cod-Llver Oil made from selected
livers, on the sea-shore, by CAswELL, HAZARD
& Co, New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have
decided it superior to any of the other oils in
market.
Chapped hands, face, pimples, and rough
skin, cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAP, made
by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co., New York.
feb9fevTh&wev3dw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

was weary of life, ,and longed for my death,
For all through the year I'd been coughin'
And thought every night that I'd soon loose
my breath,
For was coughing myself to my coffin.
had given up hope, aye, almost my life,
When a friend advised me to ''stire up
And told me secret by which was cured,
By taking of JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP.
For sale by Allen Co. maI3d&w1m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
Some FOOltsh PeOule

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say, Oh
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee t.
cure, they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose. Pric,
SOC and Sl.O0. Trial size free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
oct22t&w1w.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

John Sherman says the Ohio Republi-
cans can carry the State for any good man,
and that he is not Presidential candidate
He declines to discuss the merits or pops
larity of the other persons named for the
position. He says; The Southern prob
lem should. and no doubt will. be next to
the tariff. our most important issue.''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
Wide Awake Draggists.

Messrs. F. G. Kinsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele.
brsted DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness.
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size 81 90
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
The Entr..ee to the C.t.combs

The Entrance to tne Catac0mDs
is not more forbidding than month disman-
tied of teeth. This Disagreement is in most
instances, the consequences of a want of at
tention to them in youth. but is happily pre-
v-ntibie, with SOZODONT, used, as stump
speaker once urged his auditors to vote,
.'early and often. This staple article, is a
thoroughly reliable means of rendering the
teeth ornamental and serviceable. The press
and medical profession indorse it.
mar25eod&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
Bucklen's Arn,ca salve,

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blsins, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins
man & Co. decId&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
win 1, Really Cure Rheumatism.

We answer, honor bright, it will cure rheu-
matism, and the severest cases too. DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil was specially prepared
for the rheumatic and lame. Notice letters
from the people relative to its merits in near
" every paper in the country. 24d&w1w2p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

"Hew to the line let the chips fall where
they will" That's just what Jadwin's Tar
Syrup is doing every day in the week. 1t is
excellent for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. For sale by Allen & Co.
mars f&w1m.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

Salt, Sulphur. Soda and Potassium, equal
quantities, will cure the worst forms of Diph-
liberia when taken in conjunction with Jad-
wins Pine Tar Syrup as directed. For sale
by Allen & Co. mar3t&w1m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

Photographs, Engravings. etc., can be ex-
quisitely collored with Liquid Art Colors
made from Diamond Dyes Full directions
for this beautiful art work. with handsome
colored cabinet photo sent to any address for
10 cents. WELLS RICHARDSON Co., Bur-
lington, VT. mar25eod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
SPRAGUE & SON.

According to the view of the Memphis
(Tenn.) Avalanche Speaker Carlisle's
EMISSION" Is TO "smash the Democratic
Party with British free trade mallet"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

The grave robbers captured in Philadelphia,
are not so bad as those mothers who are life
robbers by neelecsing the cough of child.
when they know full we'll that, one bottle of
DIR. Bulrs Cough Syrup would cure it and
make il happy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

KEyEEBEC COUyTY-In Probate Court,
at Augusta. ON the fourth Monday Of February
1854.
bETITION5 having been presented to the court
Il for the appointment Of Administrators on the
estates Of Peter Tray of Augusta and Laura A. Pray
of Augusta
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively, prior to the fourth Monday Of
March next, In the kennebec Journal, newspaper
attend at . Court of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the prayer
Of said petition should not be gYanted.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest: HowA1D OwKx. Register. 3w1os
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
We will send the
CAMPAIGN DAILY

to subscribers. at 30 cents Month, but not
for longer period than Till the close OF the National
campaign, or November Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

The Hop Plaster will cure Back Ache, and
all other pains instantly. % cts. only, at
druggists. mar25d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
We will send the
CAMPAIGN WEEKLY

till a~s the State election In September for so cents,
tin after the Presidential election in November for
15 cents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

These offers do not apply to parties out OF the
State.
Cash to accompany the order In all cases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
CAUTION.

STATE OF MAINE.
OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER,
Augusta. Mar. sth, 1854.
TO THE PUBLIC:
The commissioner has reliable Information that
certain cooperative or assessment life and accident
insurance associations are attempting TO transact
business in this State in violation of law. Among
others the Peoples Benefit Association of Massar
chusetts, and United States Mutual Accident Asso-
citation of New York.
The law provides severe penalties, applying TO all
persons, who assume TO act rs solicitors agents
tor company or association that has not secured
a license to do business in this State.
The public cautioned against all persons solicit
ing insurance OF any kind, who unable TO exhibit
agents or brokers' license from this department.
Proofs OF the violation of the insurance laws OF
Maine. should be sent at once to this Office, that
promppenforcement of the laws may be secured.
ORAMANDAL SMITH,
Insurance Commissioner.
marl0t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26
Read the testimonials of
TOgats Cough Micts1re
In this Paper.
uOvf2dkwd
Notice!

All persons are hereby forbidden to trust any per.
or party on my account. without written order
from me, from and afser this date.
Augusta, Mar. 10, "a. ISAAC T. JONES.
rnh1adSf4w1u
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

VIyANVED To hire farm for five years or
w more. Direct "F. s." Augusta. Me.
mh25d1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-26

WA NTED.-A capable girl to do general house
w work None other need apply.
mh22ttf E. F. BLACkMAN, Green St.