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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Hitherto none of the persistent efforts to
produce good artificial substitute for
ivory have been successful. The Engineer,
however, now calls attention to patent
process based upon the employment of
those materials of which natural ivory is
composed, consisting, as it does, of trioaslc
phosphate of lime, calcium carbonate, mag
nesia, alumina, gelatine and albumen. BY
this process quicklme is first treated with
sufficient water to convert it into the ny
drate, but before it has become completely
hydrated or Stacked, an aqueous solution
OF phosphoric acid is poured Oh it, and
while stirring the mixture the calcium car
Donate, magnesia and alunina are incor-
porated in small quantities at time, ami
lastly the gelatine and albumen dissolved
in water are added. The point to aim at is
to obtain a compost sufficiently plastic and
as intimately mixed as possible 1t is then
set aside to allow the phosphoric acid to
complete its action upon the chalk. The
following day the mixture, while still
plastic is pressed into the desired form in
molds and dried in a current of air at il
temperature of about $50 dogs C. To com
plete the preparation of the artificial prod
uct by this process it is kept for three or
four weeks, during which time it becomes
perfectly hard. The following are the pro
portions for the mixture, which can be
colored by the addition of suitable sub
stances: Quicklime, lt0 parts; water, 800
parts; phosphoric acid solution, Los sp. gr.,
IS parts calcium carbonate. 10 parts; mag
nesia to parts; alumina, piecipitated, 5
parts; gelatine. 10 parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Mr. Porter. the supervisor Of the cen
sss, viii recommend to Congress TIE
establishment Of permanent census
bureau, it being his opinion that such .
bureau would greatly facilitate the WORK
Of census taking and increase lss accur-
aey and completeness There Is no
DOUBT much 20 be said in favor OF Ne
PorteSs recommendation A census Il
taken every ten years, and they are
becoming 80 elaborate add com
prehensise that the work OF one
Is hardly completed before the time
has arrived for beginning another
snd the hurry In which preparations for
the new one have 20 be made results In.
esitably In the selection Of many naen
NO, thoroughly competent for the work
the consequence Of which is Inaccurate
and unsatisfactory results A census
bureau combined with the bureau Of sta
,isrics ard placed under the civil servics
rules, 90 tina. Its employees would BIZ
selected on account Of fitness would, ~
are inclined TO think, reduce the cost o.
taking the census, and render is wber
taken much more acceptable 10 the peo
pie who pay for Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

1t is generally known says the Jewelers.
Circular, thai machinery has an almost
human faculty of getting tired at times,
and it is known to men that shave that
razors must have their season of rest to de-
velop their best edges. All jewellers are
aware of the susceptibility Of precious
stones, how they will occasionally 20 off in
appearance. Cleaning will not help them.
while il they are sent to different at
mosphere they frequently brace up of their
own accord and come back looking bright
and lustrous. This curious fact has a
higher bearing and application than its re
lation to physics. 1t is as true with respect
to the priceless jewel of human health as
of any other jewel. Human health needs
change of air and surroundings at GER
tain intervals. or it will fade and lose lus-
ter. The lack-iuster eye of the person who
is not sick but merely run down" is the
dulling of the jewel.
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4 Great Social Problem.

South Carolina has always been rad
icsl state. Sometimes its radicalism has
been in the direction of darkness, some
times it has been ia the direction of
light. In the alarming increase OF di
vorces in this county South Carolina
stands forth as q state that
does not admit of divorce un
der any circumstances For many
years its citizens who have desired
to lay aside the conjugal yoke have been
obliged to go to other states and acquire
there the residence legally necessary to
such proceeding. 1t now looks as II
even this method of escaping from the
married state may avail such people lit
tie so long as they remain in the state of
South Carolina Some years ago q man
named Thomas NJ Peoples went from
that state to Florida where he remained
long enough to obtain divorce from bis
wife under the lax laws in force there
He subsequently, married again and re
turned to South Carolina
Just such divorces are procured every
day in states with lax divorce laws, and
the validity of subsequent marriages
Is recognized in every state in the
Union with the exception Of South
Carolina The late Mr. Peoples doubt
less supposed thst that State would
be as lenient as other states, notwith.
standing the fact that it does not
admit of divorce on any ground But
the heirs have discovered Mr.. Peoples
mistake, for Judge lizard decided that rs
he went to Florida only for the purpose
Of procuring divorce and of marrying
again the divorce and second marriage
were illegal in South Carolina, the chill
dren born Of the alleged second wife are
IiIlesitimate, and the property belongs &c
the other heirs of the said Mr.. Peoples
This decision has created great deal
of uneSsiness among people who have
followed the example Of Mr.. People:
and are living under the same condition:
that he did. Some have affected to be
lieve that the decision Of Judge lizard Ii
contrary to the spirit of that cladse in
the I4th amendment to the constitu
ton which deeia,es that mo State
shall make or enforce any Law
which shall abridge the privilege.
or immunities OF citizens Of the
the United States" THERE'S, 1t seems {,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23
Farmers' Institute Work in Maine.

The institute work of the Board Of
Agriculture opens this week with meet
ings in Washington county, and, as will
be seen by the list published in our
columns. will be pushed without inter-
ruption until all the counties have been
visited The secretary of The board has
secured some valuable help for this
work, and still others are to be added
as their other engagements will allow
and the needs of the work call for.
Caution is exercised that only those well
qualified for the work, and fully reliable
In their teachings, are secured. Among
those who have been engaged to
assist at the earlier Of these institutes
are the following: Hon C Winslow,
Brandon, Vt, noted sheep breeder and
stock raiser, and who has several times
been called to our State Fair as an expert
in his specialties, has been secured to
speak at the South Dover, Exeter and
Albion meetings. Hon T. B. Terry Of
Ohio, one Of the most noted lecturers in
the Western institutes, has been engaged
for weeks work or more, beginning
at South Dover, and continuing in the
order of the meetings held. Mr.. Terry
is thorough farmer. enthusiastic in
his work, and inspires his hearers
with the same enthusiasm J. L Gerrish,
secretary of the New Hampshire Dairy
mems Association, is also engaged to
commence with the meeting at Monson,
and continue for two weeks. Hon. 5 A..
fIickox, noted farmer Of western Mas
sachusetts, is engaged for series of
lectures on that subject that SO many
farmers have stumbled overflow to
briog up rundown New England farm.
He i. also noted dairyman, and will
instruct our dairymen how to build up
aud extend their dairy business to a
| profit Prof. Cheesman of the Orono
Dairy School is engaged to devote his
entire time after the close of the term
at Orono. and will occasionally assist
| prev ious to that time. His specialties
will be. 1.-THE Best Practices in Dairy
Work" matters which he is making a
special study of. Professors Rogers and
Baltbtine of the State College, Jordan
of the Experiment Station, and SUIT
Gowell of the College Farm, will assist
in the work all that their other duties
4 Ess.r
edged authoi tiles have been secured for
the work la er on, which will be an
u0uueed In due time. The work opens
with lively interest, and cannot fail Of
being powerful iustrumentalty in the
progress of agrieul ure in our State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

~. otgan-eex Yonosa Ora, r.. astsr~
a., z,-sss 1.hse Penn "a Srange. ffeyfsssa''
lSsasse. kiesnneza CcrAer.
49, II r. fsraug~ Val. ssths :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

preached. Old sheep are far more Liable
to diseases, and 70 accidents Of variou.
kinds than yourg oaes. and the yield
Of wool and the value Of their lambs als0
decrease, consequently the sheep owner
will fad il greatly 10 his advantage 10
sell, every year. those animals which
have started down the decline Of life
II attended TO a. once such animals may
be fatrened so - 20 be ready for market
in the winter They will not make The
best kind Of mutton. but they win be
worth something. and Il will De safer C
convert them into meat than it win Il
attempt to keep them over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

A Wise Young Woman.
Young Adophus fitzwiliiam. he loved q fair maid
But to ask her TO marry him he was AFRAID,
Because Of catarih which she Ii d very bad;
30 much so that often the youth was quite glad
To omit. at the parting, the XII OF the lover.
The reason OF this she set out 10 Is ,ovef.
"Catarth mases me loathsome. liza fatal to love
o, darling Adolphus, by all that's above,
vow III not lose thee IL something there is
To drive out eatsIrh and to sSeeten a kiss"
So this wise young woman began search.
ing for cure. and good luck attended her.
She found DR.. Sage's Ca.srrh Remedy, 81
the drug store, and felt convinced that Z
preparation which the propfietors had sue b
confidef C, in that they were williog 10 OF l
to pay $500 for q case they csGnot cure,
must be worth trying. She b .usht it She
tried il. Itcurud Her. And wien A'oi.
plus kissed her -. the altar lass week, h I
kiss was as ssee, and pure rs roses 10 Juar.
Girls. q word of sdvice; If you want 4
lover to siav lover, you must git rid OF
catafrh. Do Is this sensible sirl did, end
get the only sure remedy for this disgust
ing and dap gerous disease. -Ds. Sage's Ca.
tarrh Remedy. octl9d&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Popular Science News calls attention Il
measurements of the heat Of tine moon
made by Mr.. G. Burnham Boys by mean.
of his very delicate radiomicrometer. His
method was to focus the rays of the moor
on the face of the radiomicromcter by "A re
fecting telescope of 10 inches aperture. 1r
the case of a new moon, he found that the
heat coming from its disk diminished as
you passed from the convex to the con
cave edge, and that from the dark surface
was 50 slight as not to affect the apparatus
The maximdm radiation of heat came from
points Of the disk itself, not from its limbs
At full moon the maximum point was al
the center of the disk. The side Of the
moon which had been exposed to the sun
for fourteen days was not warmer thar
that which had been exposed for sever
days. No sensible heat WAS observed to
come from the stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

! -. absolutely no ground for such m ob.
lection. The constitutional provision Ia
question pertains only 10 those rights
which belong TO men solely from aud
because Of cirizenahipin the republic III
Is obsiously only intended TO cover such
general and fundamentsI rights In rem
dering his decision In the Peoples case
Judge lard was clearly acting within
his judicial powers.
There Is today no social problem that
is attracting more attention from pulpit.
and platform. and press than that which
pertains to divorce. II is claimed that
while the number Of divorces are In
ereasing all over the world, the unaed
states In particular shows vast gain In
the number Of them. IE is shown oy
statistics that. while our population has
| increased only 90 per cent. IN
the past two decades, the number Of d.
vorees have increased l57 per cent
Free lovers claim to see In this the uiti-
mate ascendency Of their doctrine In this
country, while TO many thoughtful peo-
pie it presages the utter ruin OF our
| whole social fabric unless something il
ia done. and done speedily TO check its
progress. They regard it as social
cancer which threatens the life OF the
the body.politic In view OF this
fact they believe it calls for
heroic treatment. In many states Of
the union the divorce laws are exceed
ingiy lax--so much so that they invite
the colonization of people from other
states who desire to avail themselves OF
their aid in throwing off uneougeniaE
marital relations Mr. Carroll D. Wright,
In his recent address before the Unitarian
Conference assembled at Saratoga de
clared that less than 20 per cent of the
1928 ZIG divorces granted during the last
twenty years were given to persons in
other states than those in which they
were married.
Public opinion is becoming more and
| more aroused to the importance OF this
question. The New England Divorce
Reform League, organized ten years ago.
has done much toward securing stricter
divorce laws and arousing public senti-
ment to vigorous enforcement OF them.
Through its efforts Congress has pro
vided for the collection OF statistics re
lating to marriage and divorce. and New
York State has created commission for
the promotion of uniformity OF legisla-
ton on this and other subjects.
In candor it must be said that there
are many eminent people who do not see
in divorce the evils that are urged
against it. They assert the belief that
where two people cannot live together
In peace it is better that they should be
legally separated They declare the
conviction that divorce is help to
the moral tone Of society in that
it permits people that are thus
separated to contract other open and
honorable marriage relations. To rem
der this impossible would, they believe,
result in vast increase Of immortality
among the masses. They quote figures
to show that vast majority of the peo
pie who fill our prisons and insane asy-
lums, who prey upon society and
constitute its outcasts, are the
offspring of unhappy marriages,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23
The Age Of Usefulness in Farm Animals.

After reaching certain stage in life
domestic animals rapidly decrease in
value. This principle applies to all
classes OF farm stock, but is especially
important as it relates to sheep. With
these animals the point at which there
is marked decrease in value comes
some time before the period which can
properly be termed old age is reached
Except to the close observer, and even
he may be misled, there may be no out.
ward marks of fsiling powers till after
the vigor of the animal has materially
decreased. But the trouble is quickly
revealed il the animal takes cold or sus.
tsius 40 injury. When ewes which have
passed their most vigorous period have
lambs they are more likely than others
to suffer permanently, and their lambs
sre not as strong and thrifty as those
from younger ewes. This evil increases
rapidly Is the point Of old age is APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23
A POPULAR SCIENTIFIC FAD.

How to Read Faces, ss Told by Mr.. James
Coates In His Mental Science Series
Numbered with fashionable popular sci
entific fads is that of reading faces. We all
know little, and that little perhaps onlyin-
tuitively, OF this interesting science or art,
and there are few persons who would not
ike to know little more, since mans IA
vorite study is mankind. Mr.. James Coates.
who makes this the subject Of the third vol
ume of the mental science series, attempts
to assist the reader of character by extend
ing the knowledge of the meaning Of lines
and features of heads and faces. There are
many illustrated instances Of well known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

I'm hill the bra, ~ said "a enfased and
nervous father. ~ be held his hsnd over
he mSuih Of his young son who had
vhoopins eoash. A v,se nsigbbof re-
stored peace and health in the family BY
curing the 'kid" with AdAmson's Boianic
Cough Bslssm octl9dAV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

1e.. 27-bt Grid A,nv Hal, hoh'"s-
,,s,- m A. fgsssgr tail. s1sss DsSrf'
De, 12-kx fet si2is-
Oct H.. li,toa fSfisrr.
Hs,y, s--At Ksand rsnS-
80 TIA. l,cztta MILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

1t will not perhaps be remembered, says
The Paper-Maker, that in the great exhibi
ton Of 1851 specimen of iron paper wa:
exhibited. Immediately lively competi
ton ensued among ironmasters as to thu
thinness to which cold iron could be rolled
One ironmaker rolled sheets the averag,
thickness of which was the 1-1s00th part o
an finch In other words, 800 sheets o.
this iron, piled one upon the other, would
only measure one inch in thickness. The
wonderful fineness OF this work may ID
more readily understood when it is renem
bered that 200 sheets of thinnest TISSUE
paper measures a fraction over an inch
These wonderful iron sheets were perfectly
smooth and easy TO write upon notwith
standing the fact that they were porous
when held up in strong light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Mr.. w. M. Kenney of the Alert HsW
Co. Of Gardiner vas in the city YESTERDAY,
and In speaking Of the run that The boys
made at Richmond last Tuesday. said thal
the team WAS . newly organized one. con.
posed. with but oae exception, Of entirely
men. He believed thst Ne
lime &c l 2 seconds, for $50 feet va ths
best record ofa ftst run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

The car house used BY the section ms
Just below the Rines bill crossing has bees
removed scross the track and where u fof-
msfly stood, grading 10 being d,ne fer
platform where the mail cars will b. sss-
toned. I, this change thers will be great
convenience and the mAil where It 10 nss
handled twice will be handled but once.
Msrktons team will then take the mall
direct from the post offc, there and lad .
on the car without first putting 1t in . roon
A. is now the custom ct the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Mr.. John p. Wyman, the contractor sne
builder. has finally secured the Fuller ash
on the corner Of Winthrop and Gfanies
streets for which he has been negotiating
for long time He will cut up the hsle
into house lots ,runnirg . new street through
1t. He will thea have twsn.y.sx lob. II.
q. L. Sherbourne has purchased the CT.
n = lot on Grsn te street and will build there
on ne 1t spring,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23
Mr.. John Boy nton 10 building . rssidsnt

Mr.. John BoSnton 10 building fehoshcs
and four single tenement. for Mr.. Jsuss
Savage, the railroad contractor, on Mslh
Hill. Mr.. Savsge's residence 10 no = fssdy
for the plisteiers, while the te,emsnb ~
in various stages Of partial comp!saon.
O.in Williamson has scared the conlsacs
for the plumbing and heating Of Ill hw
houses. The plans for the houses we're
made BY Mr.. Savage himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

WANT OF CHARACTER-LACK.o OF PURITY.
largely the executive forces. When the
upper half is less than the lower, the want
of Character" will be very manifest. Look,
for instance, at the second head, that OF
johnny, an idiot" or the third. that OF
IA swineherd." The bias of the mind, u
says Mr.. Coates of this last face, will not
be to purity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Supsrinte, dent Stone Of the Eiwsfds
Comp my told JoUKxAL reporter yssssf'
day that the mile s's, and have besa s'i
sammsr. running full speed. The d as'ios
at the dam 1, improving, the water hsvh 8
gained an inch yestsfdsy morning 10
spite Il the fact that oil the = u
gstes were open. Iii hoped that before
long it will be possible to start The pslp
mill sgain. Mr.. stone ssys that 10 'pite Of
the popular opinion, the Edwsfds Co have
not had to shut down their mill ones nis
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

A good many different publicAiians %
out from this city to the world I'D ihb
month another was added to the list, . iasg
little eight psga paper. "Go,d Thinss.'
published by Mr.. Charles B. Chick Of tais
city. The publisher 10 = newspaper nm
experieDcsd 10 every department, Nd n
isn't likely that the new publication usdss
its present mana cement will belle lie tide,
GOOD Things"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

Smith and Clark put . crew Of nsn 4
work yesterday tearing down The scaks)l.
ing on the east side Of the Opsra Hsuss.
BY tonight Augustans will bs sbls 10 ~
for the first time the architectural hsasss
Of the handsome brick front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23
Among the r.csn. donsti ans 10 The Pei ?

Among the recent donations TO the Pei p
scot Historical Socisty>is the Narrative Of
the Upited States Exploring Expsdiass.'
-1sl2, BY Charles wilkss, U. 8. n, In
ave large qssrto volumes. finely printed
and illustrated, together vi b an atlas. Pub
lished BY Lea & Bisoohsrd, Philadelphia.
1916. These volumes were presented 70
the "Pithonisn Club" IN Is47 BY John d.
Coburn. Upon the breaking up Of ths
Club in 1858 iss library vas divided snens
it. members and these volupss vsfs =.
sisned tn John 8. Cushins, Esq. nov q
Augusta, BY whom they are now pfsSsnssd
10 The HISTORICAL 0ocist,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

The male branch in this city, No 1000,
Of the Order Of the Iron Hall, 10 going b
give the .i,terhood branch . cenplI.
msntary entertainment and oyster sspDsrb
Golden Cross hall next Monday night n
will be for the benefit Of the member
0nlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

JuUEI IT z Uy Hfs
face, Is somewhat more effeminate and GER
emonious than able.
From out a number of rather amusing
illustrations and their explanations we
give some specimens. Nathaniel Haw-
thorne's is given as "a most intellectual,
moral and refined type of face-witty.
gentle and never aggressive.
II the breadth of the face is greater than
two-thirds its length, there will be too
much vigor and energy and too little intel
lectual restraint. A line drawn across the
face from the corners of the eyes should
divide the face into two equal halves. In
this case the intellectual and moral control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-10-23

WsFn and wan and weak and Weary
10. ye women, worn and weary, with
van faces and 20 iadescribsbly weak. Those
Distressing, dragging -dosn pains. and thai
constant weakness and woruness and veafi-
ness eau be cured. For all sueh sufferers,
DR.. Pisrce's Favorite Prescription 10 = pan-
acea Of inestimabls value. As an invigofs-
ting tonic. it impxrts strength TO the whole
system. For .'overworked,' worn out. y
debilisaiei teachers. dressmaker', seam
stresses, shop girls. .nursip 9
mothers, and feeble wcmen generally, Dr..
Pierce's FAvorite Prescription 10 the great.
est earthly boon. being uni qualed ~ ~
sppetizlng cordial and restorative tonic. Al
: soothing and strengthening nervine,
.'Fsvorite Prescription" is unequaled auo
invaluable in aliayipg and subcuiug nervous
excitabiliiy exhaustion, prostration. by sierra,
spasms and other distressing, nervous symp-
toms, commonly attendant upon functional
and organic disease. Il induces refreshing
sleep and relieves mental anxiety and des-
pondency. ocil9d&wfolrm