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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-11-30

Phosphates.

Until within the last 10 or IL years the
main source of supply Of phosphoric acid
for agricultural purposes was the bones
of animals. But in recent years, or since
1868, the phosphate rock of South Carolina
has furnished most of the phosphate OF
lime used in making commercial tertiliz'
ers. wherever they are used in the civil
lied world. The discovery OF these de-
posts in South Carolina was very for
tunate affair, for without them the supply
would have been inadequate to the demand
After all the available bones are used up
it would be difficult to say how many
thousand tons of rock are annually con-
sumed in the manufacture.
These phosphate deposits are found in
their strata Of rock fossil rocky varying
from two or three to twenty inches thick,
underlying tract about thirty by seventy
miles in extent The deposits are few
feet below the surface, imbeded in river
mud. The mining is done BY first clear
ing the earth entirely away and then tax
ing out the phosphate rock section by
section. There are 16 or more concerns
in the business. the largest of them hav-
ing headquarters in Philadelphia. Nearly
81 ,OOO, 900 and more than 5000 men
negroes, Italians, and convicts-are en-
ployed, and last years product was up
wards of 270, 900 tons.
Phosphate rock from Canada is also
largely used in the manufacture of phos-
phate. The Canadian deposits are not so
conveniently available or extensive, nor
as easily worked as those OF South Caro-
lima, but so valuable are they that they
are worked at heavy expense in order to
get the desired supply. A recent report
from the North Carolina experiment sta
ton contains interesting information re-
gardng the phosphate beds which have
Just been found in the State. These beds
extend from the South Carolina line, in a
northeasterly direction, about 25 miles
from the coast The exploration thus far
indicates that the phosphate beds are ex-
tensive, and for the most part are embed
ded in sand. The rock is reported to
average about 40 per cent of phosphate OF
lime, which is more than the usual ratio
with South Carolina phosphate rock. The
phosphate made from these newly discOv-
cred beds contains about IL per cent OF
available phosphoric acid, and is claimed
to be equal to any in use.
1t is possible that this new find may
cheaper phosphates sufficiently to admit
of their more liberal use, which will be a
good thing for farmers. The necessity
for supplying phosphates to our soils, and
the obvious advantages derived from the
practice widen the field for their use every
year. and the consumption is assuming
large proportions. Since all brands of
commercial fertilizers are liable to be sub
iected to the test of analysis, the selling
value is kept near the actual worth of the
goods to the consumer, so there is little
risk in farmers buying any standard phos-
phate. The progressive farmers have
long used phosphates with advantage, and
any farmer who studies the matter. and I'M
derstands what there is in genuine, hon
estly made, commercial superphosphate,
will follow the example with correspond
ing results.-Our Country Home.
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A Bank

may fail, and yet, by wise management,
regain its credit. So, also, il wise counsels
are followed, the strength and vigor Of
. failing constitution may be restored.
Many cases like the following could be
cited: Frank Laprise, Salem St., Lowell,
Mass, says, that on account of impure
blood, his whole constitution was shaken.
After taking Ayers sarsaparilla freely for
a month, his health was restored, and his
original vigor regained.
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allure

to get the best remedy at the outset, In.
wolves, in case of sickness, not only .
waste Of money, but useless suffering.
John 81. Ward, 8 Tilden St.. Lowell, Mass,
says: "Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured me Of
boils, sores, and itches, which no other
remedy could remove. I tried several
other so-called ssarsaparillas,' but re-
ceived no benefit from them" William
Il. Mulvin, 100 Northampton St.. Boston.
Mass, writes that
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The Cause

Of all his sufferings, "enough to kill
dozen men," was the failure of his kidneys
and liver to properly perform their func-
tons. He was permanently cured by
using Ayers Sarsaparilla. Mrs. George
Edwards, Boston Highlands, Mass, was
cured Of liver and bilious troubles by
the use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Warren
Leland, the famous hotel proprietor Of
New York city, writes: az have person
ally used Ayers Sar-
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"When we two parted, felt that l had
taken cold" said Thomas Takeintime, sand
next morning was hoarse indeed. But a
IS cent bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
fixed me up
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Speculation

as to what will cure Dyspepsia, vanishes
before the light of such evidence as that
furnished by o. T. Adams, Spencer, o.,
who says: "For years I suffered acutely
from Dyspepsia, scarcely taking meal,
until within the last few months, with
out enduring the most distressing pains Of
Indigestion. Ayers Sarsaparilla saved
my life. My appetite and digestion are
good, and feel like new man." "Two
bottles of
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EPITHELI0MA!
SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with a cancer on NV
face. III the simple remedies were applied to allie.
vlate the pain, but the place continued to grow
finally extending into my nose, from which came a
yellowish discharge very offensive in character 1t
was also infiamed, and annoyed me great deal.
About eight months ago. was in Atlanta. at the
house OF "A friend, who strongly recommended the
use of Swifts Specific that determined to make an
enort to procure It, In this was successful and
began It's use The influence of the medicine at irst
was to somewhat aggravate the sOre but soon the
Inflammation was allayed, and began to imorove
after the first few bottles. My general health has
greatly improved ! am stronger, and able to do
any kind of work. The cancer my face began TO
decrease and the ulcer to heal, until there is not
vesge OF 1t left-only little marks the place
where it had been. 1 am ready to answer all cues
MRS. JOYCE A. MCDONALD.
Atlanta. Ga. August II, 1885.
nave mad cancer on my face for some years, ex-
tending from one cheek bone the nose to the
other 1t has given me great deal of pain at times
almost unbearable. l commenced using Swift's
Specific in May, 1885. and have used eight bottles
II has given the greatest relief by removing the in
nammation and restoring my general health.
so W. BARNES.
Knoxville, Iowa, Sept. s, 1885.
For many years was sufferer with cancer of
the nose, and having been cured by the lac of 81 g.
feel constrained by a of duty TO suffering br
I'M 10 make TINS statement of my case. with
he fourteenth bottle the cancer began TO heal rapid
ly and soon disappeared and Tor several months
th"re mas been no appearance of a OF any kind
on my face, neither Is nv nose at ali Tender
to the touch. have taken about two dozen bottles
s. 5 s., and am soundly cured, and | know that
. g. s., erected the cure after every known remedy
was tried and had failed. ROBERT SMEDIEy
Fort Gaines, Ga, May !, 1886
had heard OF the wonderful cures of Swift g
specinc, and resolved to try it. I commenced tax
ing it in April. 1884. My general health was much
improved, yet the cancer which was in my breast
continued to grow slowly but surely The bunch
grew and became quite heavy. I felt that / must
either have it cut or die. But 1t commenced dis
charging quantities of almost black thick blood
III continued healing around the edges until Feb
ruary, when it was entirely healed up and well.
49, BETSY WOOD.
Cochessett, Plymouth Co., Mass, July IA, 1855.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, and seems
to cure cancers by forcing out the Impurities from
the blood.
Treatise on blood and skin Diseases mailed free
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 3, Atlanta
Ga n. Y, 157 23d st.
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Contentious women are slaves to headache ;
but twenty-five cents spent for q bottle of
Salvation Oil will restore harmony in the
household.
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for Rheumatism, with entire success.
There is no medicine in the world equal to
it for the cure of liver diseases, govt, the
effects of high living, and all the various
forms of blood diseases" Benz. Coach
man, Bronson, Fla, writes: 81 suffered
for months from debility. and pains in the
lower part of my chest. Three bottles OF
Ayers Sarsaparilla have made new man
Of me. l am entirely cured" Doctor T.
Porter, Cerro Gordo, Tenn, writes: 81
have prescribed Ayers Sarsaparilla in my
practice for number of years, and find
its action admirable" 1t never
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Maine Central R. R. Co.
Annual Meeting.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meet
~ ing OF the Stockholders of the Maine Central
Rairoad Company will be held at the Directors
Dmce ~ Portland, on "wednesday, the Sixteenth
Day of December, A ID. 1885. at one O'Clock in the
afternoon to act upon the following articles, viz
Ito hear the reports Of the Directors and Treas
urer, and act thereon.
2-To fix the number Of and elect the D;,.c,o-s
for the ensuing year.
80 act upon any other business that may come
before the meeting.
Per order of the Directors,
Portland, Oct. %. 1858. noyatdtd
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Ayers Sar sapari||a

saparilla cured me of Dyspepsia" writes
Evan Jones, Nelson, n. Y. Mrs. A. NJ.
Beach, Glover, VT, writes: "A humor
of the blood debilitated me, and caused
very troublesome scrofulous punches on
my neck. Less than one bottle of Ayers
Sarsaparilla has restored my appetite and
strength. 1t has also greatly lessened the
swellings. am confident they will be
entirely removed by continued use of the
Sarsaparilla." Irving Edwards, Ithaca,
y. y, was afflicted, from boyhood, with
scrofulous sore throat. Four bottles of
Ayers Sarsaparilla cured him, and he has
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BY the use of
HUNTS REMEDY

the Stomach and Bowels will regain
their strength, and the blood will be
perfectly purified.
II cures Female complaints
and by ITS use monthly sickness
Is rendered painless.
IL Is purely vegetable, and
meets u want never before fur.
mished 10 the public, and the
utmost reliance may be placed
I'm IL.
RELIABLE WORDS.
"He who lives after nature shall never be poor"
A Clergyman.
Rev. Charles Pike. OF Waterbury. Conn.,, says:
~ contracted a weakness of the kidneys, which
was made worse by drinking water in the different
places where resided. suffered severely l pur.
chased bottle of HUNTS Kidney and Liverl REM
EDl, with the guarantee that Ii would help me, as
II afterward did"
ain an orderly house, all is soon ready"
A Grateful Lady.
"This is to certify that have used HUNTS (Kid.
ney and Livcrl REMEDY for the kidneys and other
troubles with very satisfactory results, and would
recommend the same to those afflicted as was.
Gratefully Mrs. ID. +. Peck, Ansonia, CT"
"out of debt out of danger"
MY vyife's Mother.
Mr.. Charles w. Morris, Eagle Office, Pittsfeld,
Mass, writes :-"My wife's mother had been in u
very precarious condition with dropsy. or Bright's
disease OF the kidneys. HUNTS kidney and Liver
REMEDY has worked a miracle In her"
Price $i.25. Send for Illustrated Pamphlet to
HUNTS REMEDY CO, Providence, Il. T.
Sold by all druggists.
c. N. CRiTTENTON, General AGENT,
New York.
nov2dSweod.ur-im
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neighbors thought it was grand good joke,
but now they are indignant and talk of sup
pressing one of the duets, though they are
still undecided whether it shall be the old or
the young couple.
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Railroads ann STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after October 18th. 1885. trains will leave
Augusta
For Lewiston, Portland and Boston ut CTS
and 1870 A. NJ. 3.04, and tl0.55 p. M.
For Rockand and Pennington, 6.l6 and 1000 A.
NJ.
For Bath, 6.l5 and 1000 A. NJ; S.04 P. NJ. and on
Saturdays only at t10.55 Z. NJ.
For Watervle, t2.25 and 9.4S A. NJ: 4.O5 Z. NJ,
ano gu Saturdays only at COP. NJ
For Skowhegan. Belfast and Dexter, f2.25 A. NJ.
4.n5 M.
For Bangor, Ellsworth Aroostook county and St.
John, t2.25 A. NJ; and 4I5 T. NJ.
Bar HarbOr, 2.25, A. NJ
All Day Passengers Trains stop at the new
Congress Street station, in Portland where Horse
Cars can be taken for all points down town as
far AS the Post Office.
might Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun.
days included, but no: to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, or to Belfast and Dexter, or beyond Ban.
Oor on SUNDAY mornings.
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L A D IE s !
PROMPT q RELIABLE,

Endorsed by Physicians.
1t quickly induces
the Liver to healthy
action, removing the
causes that produce
Bilious III o a d a c h Q ,
Dyspepsia, Piles, &c.
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For Portland ana way, $40 and II 40 A. M
For Vanceboro and way, 1855 and 4.22 p. M
Due from Boston and way, 1888 and 4. ~ p. NJ
Due from Vanceboro and way, s.25 and li.l5 A. NJ
Through tickets to California and all points South
and West may be had of E. II. Walker, ticket agent
Augusta, the only Office selling via all routes and
checking baggage free of expense,
PAYSON TUCKER, Genr Msnager.
F. 4. BOOTHBY, Genl Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Portland, Oct. 8, 1885.
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70 r 30 8 TO N.
- STAR Of the EAST.

WILL commence her regular trips from the Ken
w nebec, THURSDAY, April Is, 1885, and will
until further notice, run as follows:
Leaving Gardiner every Monday and Thursday at
ESQ O'Clock, Richmond at $780, and Bath at $40 r. M.
Returning will leave LncOln's wharf, Boston, Tues
days and Fridays at Pm.
Meals on board steamer, so cents.
The sun., 1885-12-17
Personal Gossip.

Lucian Scott, OF Leavenworth, is the
richest man in Kansas. He is worth over
$4,000, 900.
1t is predicted in New York that Deacon
s. v. White, OF Brooklyn, will be Jay Gould's
successor in Wall street.
Congressman McCreery OF Kentucky is a
relative of the eccentric ex- x-Senator McCree-
ry and somewhat resembles h i'm.
John Langdon Sib!ev, the venerable libra
rian OF Harvard university died at his res
idence in Cambridge, Mass, aged eighty
one.
Col. Emil Frey minister to the United
States from Switzerland, was rendered
reception recently by his countrymen in
Cleveland, o.
Chief Justice Charles P. Daily, who has
been connected with the court OF common
pleas, New York city, for fortytwo years,
sat for the last time upon the bench OF
that court few days ago.
w. w Gilman, one of New York's oldest
merchants, died at Giiman's Station, Sui
iivan county, n. Y. He was one OF the
pioneer settlers OF Milwaukee, and owned
considerable property in Wisconsin.
Chauncey M. Depew said that the last or
der given by Mr.. Vanderbilt was given on
the morning OF the day he died. He had
contributed to an institution of charity
outside the city. On Tuesday he had re-
ceived a litter relating to this charity. He
asked his secretary when the last remit
tance had been made to this institution,
and on being informed, ordered and sent a
check for the usual amount.
The sun., 1885-12-17
Where the StOrM hlug kelgnS.

Many of our severest storms form
in the region just west of the Missis-
slppi river, pass eastward off the At
lanlic coast, and augmenting in force
as they cross the ocean, continue their
course over Europe until dissipated
by encounteriDg some range OF noun
ia MS. Between July and October the
United States is usually visited by from
one to three heavy storms. which come
up from the West Indies. crossing the
extreme Southern states in a north
easterly direction. and then following
up the coast. Violent gales always
attend. 1t is claimed that millions of
dollars annually are saved to shipping
interests of the ATLANTIC ports by
means of the warnings displayed by
the signal service several hours IN al.
vance Of these storms. A cold wave is an
immense river OF air flowing from the
Arctic regions southwark through
British America. and entering the
United States between the Rocky
it spreads out East and South. 1t al
ways comes from the same direction,
and usually takes about twenty-four
hours to travel from st. Paul, Mimi, to
New York and Washington. AS the cold
waves come from the Northwest, it
would be natural to suppose that the
warm waves come from the equatorial
regions. But such is not the case.
They also come from the Northwest.
When observations become more gen.
eral over the entire world, it is pre-
sumed that this seeming inconsistency
will be explained
No storm of the Pacific coast ever
reaches us, as in eros ing successfully
the several ranges of mountains in ter
vening, the atmosphere is forced up
to such an elevation that all moisture
is condensed by cold and it descends
the eastern slope of the R,cky noun
tains II perfectly dry air; indeed, so
vo Il IF all hum dity that hunters cure
fresh meat in the middle of summer
by simply hanging it on the limbs of
t. ees. and the region for hundred
miles east of the hills is a barren waste
-N.W York Nail and EJgresS.
The sun., 1885-12-17
Criminals and Crimes.

Judge Yates OF Peoria, H.. was indicted
by the grand jury for embezzlement in the
Sherer case.
w. ID. Morgan, who was arrested in Brit
ish Columbia, who is supposed to have kill
ed Fred Haining. has been returned te
Butte, Mont, for trial.
The iewelry store OF F. N. Marks & CO.,
Chicago, was recently entered. the vault
drilled. the sale broken open, and watches
and diamonds valued at Sc, 900 to $1O,-
600 carried off.
Martin Swayne. OF Bellcville. H., was ar
rested at Parkersburg w. Va, just as he
was starting on his wedding trip, on Il war
rant sworn out by Miss Trader whom he
had seduced.
A shooting match occurred near Three
Forks, in Jefferson county, Mon, between
two ranchmcn named Van Cleve and Glib
son, who are mortal enemies. Gibson was
mortally wounded.
For some time past watches have myster
10 isly disappeared from the Howard Watch
companys store i'll New York. Joseph
Delpine, alias Jackson, was finally ar
rested, and confessed stealing and sur
rendered pawn tickets for tifty-three gold
watches. Among them was one belonging
to John Il. Mclean. The thief was Il re-
pairer i'll the store. He was held in Sc, 500
hail
The sun., 1885-12-17
Miscellaneous News Notes.

Philadelphia has raised about $14, 600
for a permanent geological garden.
Judge Smith OF Huron, OAK, is out in a
reply to the charges filed against him.
The Western Nail association has ad-
vanced prices of steel nails to $3.50.
The recent United States supreme court
decision, it is said, unSettles titles to hall
the property in Fargo.
The Ohio Falls Car company at Jeffer-
sonville, Ind, after long suspension, will
resume operations Jan l.
A party OF Ohio farmers are travelling
over Georgia, examining the country and
buying land with view to settling in the
state.
C. z, McVean & Co., clothiers and mems
furnishing goods, of New Orleans, have as
signed. Their assets are $14 900, and theii
liabilities, 100000.
J. l.. Eaton & Co., at Des Moines dealers
in millinery. dress goods and notions, were
closed by the sheriff. Chattel mortgages
were filed to the amount OF 50, 200.
The experiment lately tried OF sending
oil of Arctic whales from Oakland, Cal, di
rectly to New Bedford, Mass, proved sue
cessful that another train has been started
carrying 800 barrels.
The official figures OF the New York state
elections are: Hill, sol, ,465; Davenport,
49O, ,331: Bascom, 3O,S67; G. o. Jones.
2,13O: blank and scattering, 1 446; total,
1,O26,239. Hills plurality, 11,134.
By the death Of Mrs. Nancy Green, OF
San Francisco. the city OF Belfast, Me-, re-
ceives the 100000 for a public library, be-
gueathed in 1S49 by her brother, Nathan
Wilson, an officer in the navy and a native
OF that city.
the city, now nearly $500 feet deep, has
begun a steady flow and now runs q solid
stream OF abont 100000 gallons daily.
The supply is inexhaustible, and the city
will have many other wells dug and get
therefrom it's water.
At Dubuque, in the United States court.
in the case of Morris, administrator OF the
estate OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer, VS.. the
Milwaukee Il St. Paul, after q five days
trial, the jury returned verdict for de.
fendant. Morris sued for $50, 900 for dam.
ages for the loss OF three lives.
The Federation OF Labor Unions OF the
United States and Canada at Washington
took up for consideration the resolution
providing that the eight hour rule shall
take effsct from May l next. The eight
amendment that while it shall go JIM effect
on May L, such organizations as were not
capable OF doing SO at the time lend their
assistance to those who would undertake
to carry out the resolution.
The widow OF Walter l.. Newberry died
in Paris. According to information receiv.
ell in Chicago by provisions Of the will oi
her late husband. s 800, 900 OF his large
estate is to be devoted to the erection of a
free public library in this city. Heirs oi
the Newberry estate OF Paris. living in
Detroit, place the amount at $40, ,00Q, 900,
OF which one-half goes to the Chicago public
library, ond half is divided between four
children and their heirs.