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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-11-03
PASTE AND SCISSORS.

Henry George is 81 years old.
The Bodleian Library has now half a
million volumes and grows at the rate
of-120 day.
Cornel's new library, the gift OF
Henry w. Sage, will have accOmmoda-
tions for 40, 600 volumes.
Gladstone has fondness for having
Longfellow read aloud to him, now
that he can't read Homer.
James Russell Lowell, G. A. Dana,
Dr.. Holland. Walt Whitman. Julia
Ward Howe and Queen Victoria were
all born in 1919.
The introduction of the rubber tree
into the Bahama Islands has not proved
successful commercially, as the trees
secrete little rubber.
China has just coined a silver dollar
which will be accepted in trade in
place of the Mexican and japanese
coins heretofore used.
A Lawrence (Kas.) man is becom.
ing enormously stout on Indian medi-
cine which he was advised to take for
the purpose of reducing his weight.
General Frank MarshalI, the nrsu
Governor Kansas ever had, has become
a promoter" in his old age. He is
Is, and is well-known to New York in.
vestors.
Sir Henry Pottnger has just leased
in Norway what is perhaps the largest
sporting estate in Europe, the area be.
ing about the size of Yorkshire, and
the game varying from the elk to the
rhyper, while the salmon and trout are
in abundance. The immense tract in
cludes weld. ford, moorand and river,
but is very thinly peopled.
Mr.. Romanes. of London. has an
ape that he has taught to count-noi
very far up. indeed, but as far as five.
He knows the numbers and the words
that indicate them. His method is to
take straws one by one into his mouth
until one less than the required num-
Der have been collected; then. taking
up an additional straw. he hands it
over, together with those in his mouth.
man who has practiced medicine for 40
years, ought to know salt from sugar; read
what he says:
TOLEDO, O., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs F. J. Cheney & Co-Gentlemen:-I
have been in the general practice Of medicine
for most 40 years, and would say that IN al
my practice and experience have never seen
preparation that could prescribe with as much
confidence OF success as l can Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by you Have prescribed
it many times and its effect is wonderful, and
would say in conclusion that I have yet to find
q case Of Catarrh that it would not cure, If they
would take 1t according to directions
Yours Truly,
L. l. GORSUCH, MD
ONCE, els Summit St
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh
that can not be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure.
Taken internally.
+. S. CHEENY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
SH-CoId hv nr,,OcfQta
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-11-03
IS 1T GREATER THAN NIAGARA?
Mr.. Bryant Going to Labrador to Ek-
plOre the Big Cataract.

The mystery which has always hung
over the Grand falls, in the interior OF
Labrador. is to be cleared away at last.
and in few months the sclentlhc
world will know whether the falls in
Grand or Hamilton river are the great
est in the world or whether the previ-
Gus accounts have been greatly exag-
gerated. Henry G. Bryant, a member
OF the Philadelphia bar. accompanied
by Prof Remission of Georgetown uni
versity. is now on his way to visit the
falls.
Only two white men have ever seen
the falls, so far as is known. and they
both place the height at 1000 feet.
Both of the men stood high in the SER
vice of the HUDSON Bay company, and
though they saw the falls at different
times their accounts agree in nearly
every particular. Maclean. the first to
reach the scene. conducted an eXped-
ton into the interior in 1889 and was
stopped bv these falls. Kennedy
reached them under guidance of an
Iroquois Indian who had spent most
of his life in Labrador. The native ln-
dams give the falls a wide berth, ow-
ing to a tradition long current among
them that they are haunted by evil
spirits and that no man can look upon
them and live.
Above the falls the river is said to be
500 yards broad. contracting to %
yards at the falls themselves. If this
account be true, then in the whole
world there is no other fall having
such volume of water descending at
a bound from such stupendous height.
Niagara's volume of water is far
greater, but its height is only 164 feet.
The famous falls of Zambesi are but
100 feet. In the Yosemite valley there
is fall of 2, $50 feet. but this is broken
into three leaps. and the volume OF
water is not equal to that OF the Grand
falls of Labrador. Thus, taking into
account the combination of height and
volume, these Grand falls of Labrador
throw all others into the shade. A
fall of 2, 900 feet has generally been re-
garded as utterly inconceivable, how
ever and various efforts have been
made to verify the reports Of Maclean
and Kennedy.
Mr' DryanL HAS Caieiuiiy otuuioo Viz
situation and has made his prepare
tions with so much care that his success
is regarded as assured. Besides him.
self and Prof. Remission Mr.. Bryant
hopes to take about eight Indians and
white man for guide, if he can get
one. The journey up the river will be
made in canoes, which must be carried
around the many rapids and falls.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-11-03

All the Southern States except Ken
lucky. have made provision for de-
pendent ex Confederates. Several
States have established homes. Others
pay pensions varying from $40, 600 to
$l25, 900 annually.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-11-03
Pins.

A curious fact in the early history of
pins is that when they were first sold
in "open shop" there was such a great
demand for them that a code was
passed permitting their sale only on
two days in the year-the 1st and I'd
of January.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-11-03
WANTED.

h1e y,efnv ANY LADY. employed orrncmployod
AII .tElks can make this for few hours work
eac \ day. Salary or COM 10 samples free
Ad. q. aEySAyIN CO.. 1l5 II. 9Th St.. St. LOUIS 10
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-07-31
Acceptable Alliance Democrats.

The adjourned meeting Of the Far
mers' Alliance Legislative Committee
we're On session again in Port Tobacco on
S1flFdSY 1ist After a meeting which
lasted greater portion Of the afternoon,
they made a selection Of four gentlemen.
acceptable to the Alliance Democrats.
whose names will be presented to tae
Democratic Counsy Convention when it
assemblies, With the demand that two Of
the four be chosen as Democratic candi-
dates for the legislature The gentlemen
chosen are well known citizens and rep
resentativc men. They are DR.. John
7. Digges. Captain II G. Page, I. Can
Geld jenkins and w. b. S. Chapman.
All Of the gentlemen. before their selec-
ton By the committee, although hereto
fore strong Democrats, pledged them
selves to stand by the demands" re-
Gently promulgated by the County Alli-
ance, and published in the INDEPENDENT
several weeks ago. The alternative pre-
scented TO the Democrats by their ALI
ance brethren, in suggesting the names
of the four gentlemen from which they
demand that two Of them be selected as
delegates to the legislature, makes many
Of them declare that it is a pill too nau-
seating to swallow and that they will not
take it. even though it be sugar coated
in a Democratic Convention. 1t is as
serted by many that, when the conven-
tons Of both political parties assemble to
make county nominations, each Of them
will ignore the Alliance demands" and
put up men suitable for the positions
named, and thus force the Alliancemen
to do the choosing as to which party or
ganization they will support. Later in
formation is to the effect that Mr.. Chap
man has refused TO allow his name TO be
presented to the Democratic Convention
by the Alliance Committee, and has so
notified the gentlemen composing it.
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Democratic State Nominations.

Drluhcratlc State NOMINATIONS
The Democratic State Convention
met yesterday in Baltimore and placed
their State ticket in the feld The ticket
is Frank Brown, Of Carroll county. for
Governor; John l.. Poe, of Baltimore
city, Attorney General; Marion DeK
Smith, of Kent county. Comptroller,
ana J. Frank Ford, Of St Mary's couG-
ty. Clerk Of the Court Of Appeals
The ticket is the same whicI, the boss
es had selected several months ago, wi b
the exception of Frank Brown. whom
they did not expect would develop much
strength. but when they found that he
was daily gaining strength in every por-
ton of the State they wisely concluded
that it was best to try aud create the i'm
PRESTON til ii rifgy' were aiHrays-fs5r nIm
! and for done other, and we're loudest in
enthusiastic shouts when brown Vas
placed at the head Of the State ticket. -
But Hodges. poor fellow, has declared
that unsolicited they gave him assur-
ances of their earnest support and that
they dishonorably deserted him regard
less of faithful promises made Oh
course he will not enter into the cam
paign with the enthusiasm which has
characterized him in the past. Brown,
however, without very strong man is
placed in the field against him by the
Republicans. is likely to be tile next
Governor, and should that be the case,
although We are earnestly and uaaltera-
bly, opposed to his political principles, we
can truthfully say we believe he will
make sn excellent Governor, and that hi,
administration will not be marred by the
dense ignorance, and the vacillating ac-
tons which characterized that of his im-
mediate succe 'sor. jackson, the ring Sc
lection, who has been by long odds the
poorest tool Of a Governor that has ever
occupied the exalted position.
John p. Poe. the candidate for Attor-
ney General, is man of considerable
ability, but, as a political trickster, bis
equal is hard to 6nd, and he has proven
more than once that he is in the right
party, and that he is an able lieutenant
of the greatest trickster Of them all
Arthur p German.
j. Frank Ford, candidate for Clerk of
the Court Of Appeals is the present Clerk
of the Court in st. Mary's county, and is
a son Of the late Judge Ford, who for
many year, was on the bench of the 9Th
judicial circnit Mr.. Ford is well known
in this county as a courteous gentleman.
out an uncompromising Democrat, who
has raised bitter opposition to hims ,lf at
home, and in Southern Maryland gener-
ally, by she denunciation Of his political
opponents in letter written TO the leg
islature Of Maryland two years ago.
Mr.. Smith, candidate for Comptroller,
is said to be strong man, very popular
at home, but one who has worn the ring
yoke ever since be has been in politics
The ticket all in all is as COED as could
be expected.
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LOcnL BreVffies.

AM now the city folks are renewing ,c-
quaIntanceship with their country cousins
=" 'efits. Murphy left the resfdrrvT,- u
son-in-law, Mr.. W. p. Jameson. on
Tuesday last for New York.
Miss Bessie Farrall has returned home
after a six weeks visit to friends at Mt.
jackson, Shenandoah Valley, Va.
Mrs. Aldrich and daughter Of Matches,
Miss, relatives Of Judge Stone, are Wis
iting the Judges family at Idaho"
Mr.. j.. +. ROby and family, of Wash.
ingtoh, ID, c., are visiting Mr.. Gwinn
p. Oliver, at Rose Hill.
Miss Lydia jenkins, Of Baltimore, is
visiting the family of Mr.. T. +. Owen,
this village.
Miss Edwards. of Washington. ID. c..
Is visiting Miss Lula Smoot, at La
Platt.
Mrs. Bailey and children, Of Wash
ington, d. c., are visiting the family of
Mrs NJ. F. Boswell, at "Chandier's
Hope"
Bishop Curtis will administer confir-
nation at Newport Catholic Church,
August 9th. Those who are fortunate
enough to hear him will be edited.
A communication was received at this
Office without signature and according
to the we'll known rule il will not be in
serted.
A pleasant entertainment was given
by the Misses Albrittain, at the home of
their father. Mr.. J. w. Albrittain, on
Thursday evening Of last week.
Mrs. Ella G. Tennison and son. of
Baltimore, are visiting :he family Of Mr..
j. +. Norris, at the Centennial House,
this village.
The festival in Nanjcmoy to be held
on the 9th of August will be frst-class
affair Persons who visa to contribute
TO worthy cause should be present
The young ladies and gentlemen of
this vicinity held a basket picnic on
Thursday at Chapel Point. The amuse
ments we're fishing, lawn tennis, and
sparkling"
The number of persons who visited
Port Tobacco on Thursday last was quite
small. Those that were here seemed
more inclined to di,cuss the political sit
ultion than business matters.
Mr.. George w Mardock, who is we'll
known to every ex-member of the State
Legislature in Maryland as the messen-
ger. for many years past. in the House
of Delegates at Annapolis, died at his
home in that city on Monday night last
Saint Swithin has fully retained his
name as a cold water advocate in this
section. Rain has fallen nearly every
day since Saint Swithin's Day, and the
rain fall at times has been unusually
heavy.
your wife AMI your nag get from
your ucigbbor" The remedy for in
fl icnza aud catarrh, Old Sau's Catarrh
Cure, yet from the nearest drug store. -
Price only % cents Insist on having
Old Saul's. DO not accept any subst-
tutes that may be offered you, they are
worthless.
"a man may buy gold too DEAR" but
not Old Saufs Pile Ointment, the sure
cure for piles.
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In MemOriRnl.

Died, at the residence of his father,
near Mattawoman, July Goth, 1891. w.
Alton Murray, in the 3lst year OF his
age. Again We are called upon to chron-
icle the sad departure Of a good aud
worthy citizen. The subject Of this fee
be tribute was well known to the wri-
ter. and it can be said he was man
possessed of many good habits worthy Of
imitation. In cloud or sunshine he was
always cheerful and happy, ever ready
to help and cheer those around him.
His charity knew no bounds Although
n great sufferer he was patient and re-
siguea 10 the wiz. 0f.Gvl, neTeT qssy3.
planning of his sad affection, speaking to
his friends around him the most consol-
ing words and urging them to try and
bear their trials with patience and resig-
nation. He was a man possessed of
great charitable feeling; ever ready to
help his friends His acguaintanceship
was wide and he always created favor,
able impression wherever he was. His
funeral took place from the old Murray
residence, near MattawOman, on Tues
day, Dist instant. and the great number
who followed him to his last resting place,
through dust and heat, was an evidence
of the high regard all had for him. A
widow aud three little babies survive
him, and we cap only hope their sad be-
reavement on this earth may be golden
crown for him in heaven. The beanti-
full remarks MADE BY his spiritual adviser
in picturing his good character and his
many good qualities. and asking his many
friends who were present to initiate his
good example was SO touching to their
minds and hearts that it drew tears TO
most every eye. 1t is sad TO lose a good
and true friend, but we have to bow in
humble submission to the viii of Divine
Providence. We extend to his bereaved
friends our heartfelt sympsthy, but we
and they know their loss on this earth, is
his eternal gain in heaven. **%
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In Attendance

The delegates to the State Demo
cratic Convention. Messrs f VI Cux,
Alex Ilaislip aud Dir W X Barker.
left The county On Wednesday to a'trrd
the Convention held in Baltimore teoter-
dav. Seyer.l prominent Democrat, pol
iticians Of our county also went to the city
on the same day to be present at the Con-
vention. Among the number from Thu
vicinity we're J B. Mattirgly, i. I
Owen, Robert p. lIoruey, Thomas X
Farrall, Julian + Norris. j. Samue
Turner. j ohu T. Davis, and ex-senator
Richard III Edelcn.
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Eupepsyt

This is Whist you ought to have in fact, yea
must have it, TO fully enjoy life Thousands
are searching for it oaiIy, and mourning be-
cause they hndit not. Thousands ppon thoa-
sands Of dollars are spent Annually bv our peo-
pie in the hops that they mas attain This boon.
And ct it may be had by all. We guarantee
that Electric Bitters. if used according 10 d.
reciions and the use persisted in, will bring
you good digestion and oust the demon dys-
pepsia aud install instead Eupepsy. We rec
ommead Electric Bitlers for dyspepsia and all
diseases Of liver, stomach and kidneys. Sold
at j0c and ) per bottle by ". ", Padgett.
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ss.flss;ssf1y iinh ne fewwrsr. !.

Several gentlemen from York, PssdfaT.es
are in the county looking at timber and
other lands with view to making pur-
chsses. They are the guests of the $.
Nd. Development Company at Bel AL
ton. They are much pleased with the
lands and situation and express great
surprise that this county. with all Its
natural advantages, is not much more
prosperous. When our people fully
arouse from their lethargy, and make the
proper effort, our county will speedily in
crease i'll population and wealth and we
will rank with the foremost in the State
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Married

Mr.. VIM. 8. Yates aud Miss Mary
/. Budd were married at Newport
Church on Tuesday BY the Rev. Father
Campbell Mr. Yates is the enterpris-
ing merchan' at Wiconico. and Miss
Budd is the daughter of John l.. Budd,
Esq The ceremony was witnessed by "a
large number Of friends Of the popular
couple. Our sincere congratulations are
rendered
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-07-31
Handsome Present

Miss Clara Simms, teacher of the
public school at Bel Alton, recently pre-
scented Mr.. r. J Maddox. Examiner Of
Public Schools in this county. with u
handsome paper folder This token Of
esteem from the popular lady teacher
is highly appreciated by the courteous
examiner.
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CNl0ra(. 'sO..Tll:e Enent
A Grand Tournament and Bal will
be given by the Sar Beneficial Society.
at Newport, Charles county, on

A Grand IOurn1ncut ana Dai VIII
be given by the Sar Beneficial Society.
at Newport, Charles county, on
Saturday, AHgnst l5M,
at the school house belonging to Ri Wa
tcrs The Socicty, accompanied by the
Cobb Neck Society will form in column
and march to the Tournament Grounds
Knights from St. Nlary's, Prince
Georges. and Charles Counties will be
present. Four prizes will be given to
the successful Knights, as follows
Isl" Tiiti be -d!haGdsess.e sses5 fssGss,. md
splendid saddle, 3rd. bride and mar
tingale, 4th. handsome and valuable
horse net. Knights tee.Sigeluding adj
mission to supper and ball 81 30. Rid
ing to commence at | o'clock, sharp.
Orator Of the day:
DR.. F. NJ. LANCASTER.
Chief Marshal-John Elelen, Of
Bryantown.
Observation-Disclosures Campbell, Charles
Mason, II. Marshall, of St. Mary's co.
Judges-H. Bush. Wash Burch, } !.
A. Mason, w. Hill, +. Chesley.
Orator Of the Evening:
f NJ. MOORE, of Cobb Neck.
Committee of Arraugements-M. Dy-
son, NJ. Payne, T. Turner. j. B Gar
ner. Floor Manager-M. Tabbs.
A match game of base ball will also
be played on the morning of the same
day between the Bryant0wn and New
port Clubs
Dinner and Refreshments will be serv-
ed at moderate prices. The committee
appointed is composed of reliable, firm,
and respectable men, and We guarantee
that good order will be preserved and
that all present will have good time.
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School Board.
Only Mr.. Sasscer was present on
Wednesday last to attend the meeting
Of the School Board. DIR Cooley not hav-
ing received the notification sent by Mr.
Maddox. The object of the meeting
was to fix date for the annual cxamina-
ton of teachers and to transact other
school business. Mr. Nicholson was on
hand with his school chart, previously
exhibited before some of the county
teachers, and delivered before the Exam
liner, Mr.. Sasscer and one or two others
who dropped in, short, but instructive
lecture on the art of teaching in connec-
ton with his chart. The regular meet
ing of the Board will be on the | lth and
18th of August, as will appear in the no.
tice of examiner elsewhere
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE Board of School Commissioners Will
meet at their Office in Port Tobacco,
Tuesday o Wednesday, AUg llh d lM
1891, for the purpose of holding their annual
examination for applicants desiring Teachers
Certificates, also for applicants to oil the va
cant Scholarships at the State \ rnal Scnool'
The examination Of colored applicants WIZ De
held on the l4th proximo. All applicants
must be on hand promptly at 10 o clock. u IN.
r. j. MADDOX,
iy 3l@bt Secretary.
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Reliable.

Reliable.
The new ad of Baugh & Sons cele-
brated fertilizer appears in to-days issue.
For a reliable grass and grain fertilizer
none are superior to Baugh Sons & Co.
Our farmers realize that fact as is proven
by the large orders sent by them from
all over the county.
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A cr.unrPau,r saves Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping
paper, tut it saved her life. She was in the
last stages of consumption, told by physicians
that she was incurable and could live only u
short time; she weighed less than 10 pounds
On piece Of wrapping paper she read Of DR..
King New Discovery, and got a sample bot
tie; it helped her, she bought large bottle, it
helped her more, bought another ant grew
better fast, continued its use and is RON
stroag, healthy, rosy, plump, Weighing 40
pounds For fuller particulars send stunp.to
W. H. Cole, druggists, Fort Smith. T'ial
bottles OF this wonderful discovery free al
". W padgett's store.
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Severe Storm.

On Friday last the lower portion of
Nanjemoy was visited by severe rain
and wind storm, which did considerable
damage in its course. Trees, crops, and
barns we're destroyed, and we have been
informed that it vas the most severe
storm that has visited that section for
years.