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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
A Candid King.

King Frederick vi, Of Denmark,
while travelling through Jutland, one
day entered village school and found
,ho children lively and intelligent and
quite ready to answer his questions.
"Well youngsters" he said, ,what are
She names of the greatest kings of Dem
mark2" With one accord they cried
out: ,,C4nuto the Great, Waldermar and
Christian ~"
Just then little girl, to whome the
schoolnaster had whispered something,
stood up and raised her hand.
DO you know anotherg, asked the
King
"Yes-Frederick vi. ~
"What great act did he perform2,
The girl hung her head and stammered
out: 81 don't know"
"Be comforted my child" said the
King; 81 don't know either"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
The Wind.

The wind blows over the sea,
Blowing hcmeward the bulky ships;
The land looms under ths sailors lel,
AMI lie dream, Of his swee hearts lips
Tic wind ereei over the wave
II stirs the pines by tie deeps,
l. sweeT the grass on the que, grave
Where the sailors sweetheart sleeps.
Inc wind swe ps over the sand
OF the deser o ho ami rights
II heaps the grave o. The Arab lanl;
1t covers the S. hynx from SIGHT.
The wind braathes lldeu with balm,
It wrinkles be face Of the pool,
1t lifts the leaves os the lazy palm,
As the night des-ends So cool.
The wind wal s over the snow
Aud ice Of the vir in zon',
Where half tic yer tho great s'ars glow,
And the white bear sits alone.
The wind circl oy. the Own;
Il swoops on the houses for prey,
1t lifts them aloft and hurs them down,
AS eagles snatch lambs away.
The wind rustles over the plain
Oh the emgran', Loanl.ss, nom,
1t b avss the waves oil the whoa On main,
AID the grass where the LuT ico3 roam
The wind sweep tie ruilcu5 wa te,
Where wauders he big ho ned OK,
nd pilg inns TO Peters great dome haste
And shepherd pi to their focka
O, thou IN amlble wni!
Though mortal may qlench the fire,
And ths waters v.o.eace lind,
They canno, G care hine ire
Q, thou enefcent wind!
As Adam first blessed thy breath,
TIE las. man shall confess thee kind,
As he lies ava ng death.
bring Lro1eae in Independent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
A Oueer Fish.

A letter from Japan contains the fol-
lowing paragraph: MY friend caught
globe fish, as l think the English name
was. Just as soon as you toush it this
Ssh breathes in the air and swelis itself
lp just like rubber ball. You press it
lard with your f1gers, but you cannot
break it. You may throw it upon a
stone, and it bounds up like a ball; you
Throw it again on the ground, and it is
aow apparently dead; you put it on the
water, and down it goes underneath,
leaving bubbles behind. The skin of
he globe fish is SO srong that it is used
'or the top drums of the children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

A recent occurrence in R,ipootana
shows the hold that ancielt supcrst-
tions still have among the natives. Some
years ago the native state, Of Oolcypore
and Tonk, with view to simplifying
their boundaries exchanged certain vii.
lagos near Neomuch. In this process a
village inhabited entirely by Brahmins
passed from Oodeyporc to the Nawab of
Tonk. This village had been granted
in perpetuity to the Brahmins by a
former Maharana Of 0odeypore, subject
only to the nominal annual fee of twelve
. wees for protection. After the ex-
age the Tonk authoriti s. imposed a
. asses an9gt. II. IN .sGEGliI raise
time t0time till mad
PES annually Successss 'SEepdsll
'1Ions OF the villagers proceeded to TonR
to lay the case before the Durbar but
without effect Thcreupon the Brah-
Minis assembled and decided by the
voice of all present, women as well as
men, that nothing was left to move the
Durbar except the human sacrifice
known as "Johur." Four women pre-
sented themselves as victims but at the
last moment two became frightened and
withdrew. No opposition being offered,
the other two went bravely and willing
ly to meet death, and were burned to
dea,hin the presence Of the assembled
community, their charred hands being
afterward carried by the villagers to
Oodcypore with adomand for redress
This occurred a few weeks ago, and at
midday, no attempt at concealment be-
ing made.-AUtha55d IadiD Pioneer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
NO. IS.
In a Garden.
Baby, see the fiowersl
-BabY sees


Baby, see the fiowers
Baby sees
Fairer things than thess
Fairer though they be than dreams Of ours
Baby, hear the birdsl
Baby knows
Better songs than those,
Sweeter though they sound than any words
Baby, see the moon!
-Baby's eyes
Laugh to watch it rise,
Answering light with love and night with
noon.
Baby, hear the seal
-Baby's face
Takes graver grace,
Touched with wonder what the sound may
lie.
Baby, see the start
-Baby's han1
Opens warm and bland,
Calm in claim o. all things fair that are
Baby, hear the bellsl
-Baby's head
Bows, as ripe for bed.
Now the flowers curl round and close theii
cells.
Baby, flower of light,
Sleep and see
Brighter dreams than we,
Till good day shall smile away good night
-Aigernon Charles Stoinburne
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

Scene ct a re ent club dinner in Bos.
on: Il desire to preface my remarks,
aid on OF tn .t-praudial S. eakers
'by saving that don't believe a single
act or figure which the gentleman who
las preceded me has Civ n you "And
desire to say, - intecjccted the gentle
nan thus alluded to, "thlt | don't be.
ievc in "a single fact or figure that the
geeleman who is now to address YOU is
yoing to give. Tab eau .-Lo IN Hrad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

The manufactures Of New Orleans EN-
brace almost cvcry commodity and va
rictv, and there arc III all about ! 200
manuftc.cri establishments through
out the city, which furaish employ cat
to about so men AMI 600 boys and
girls, TO who n is d strbuted in wage
uer annnm about s5.1lO. 600.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

told Dan to buckle it about his four
footed friends neck, observing, "Wall,
haint much scntement, SO ter speak,
but Pm blest if / didn't want ter dew
somethin' to compliment the old dawg
there NJ Inter- Ose1a.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
MARYLAND, DECEMBER 81, 1856.

the now erect white figure before it;
ana sharp hiss suddenly curdled Dams
youag blood.
He dared not utter another cry. Pos
SHY he had not yet been looked on by
tAe snake with any particular interest,
though the moon rays just at the
moment gave to its eyes a
piercing brightness. It might be
only lodging and not revolving thought
supper also that it sought. lie could not
leap to his door and unlock it and dash
down 'he short flight IF steps leading to
thc grounl, /, as his first impulse prompt
ei The door was alongside the ono
window. II coat and trows rs and APP
paTsI IN general lay in a pic across the
char before it.
Bu' not for moment longer could he
eriure the situation. In fact, he had
a. chance to do 50. The invader
g e another hss--so threatening that
n realized his peril imminent. He
lefcd back toward the head Of his bed,
INFECT sinking in the pillows. at the
same time he recovered presence Of mind
sufficiently to cry out his loulcst.
Hep help! Auybody-hclp mel
Qaickr
AT The sound Of the boys alarm, Dln's
uniauntcd foe dropped completely to
the pine floor and then glided with lit
tIe more than a single motion to The bed.
It crossed tie edge of it, and then lay
fiat with yard Of its body along the
crumbled white sheet, its head turning
right and left Dan bounded from his
unsteady retreat with a horr fed gasp.
The bed was for only second between
the scaly cann.bal and the lad. The
dash for the door that he made was an
ticipated by tho snake. Dams foot
struck against something that he felt
was a fold of that long, supple body.
He fell directly forward, striking his
head cruelty on the basc-board. The
python swept his coil about his body be-
fore he knew it.
Still crying out desperately Tor aid
from those sound sleepers, only
iast within ear shot, DIN struck
away the open jaws and
struggled to free himself, as must have
struggled long ago the priest L1ocoon.
Bat he lost ground every instant. 1t
was impossible to keep his footing. He
fell sideways on the folds of his alert
enemy. H. felt the beginning, of the
awful constructive nrncass NJ = ~ I'D
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
Sugar WAY Down.

Customer-How's this? You charge
me seven cents pound for sugar.
Grocer-Its worth that, isn't it9
Customer-Yes; but you say on that
placard ''sugar way down."
Grocer-And so it is, sir. l keep it in
the cellar now. GaU.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

AN'N A4NN NCtthStili9 NOtCtg llc OpGll
jaws assaiIed him again and again now,
and herealized that coil was closing
just around his bare wrist, while he
plunged and pulled and struck out,
without freeing himself from living
knots that ro-tied themselves and
tightencd.
Just as he fell forward, ready to sue
cumb to the pressure of the reptile, and
with his last cry, there me quick
scramble up the outer steps. The moon
light was hid for a second. A great
dark body came bounding through the
window, full atop of boy and serpent
IL final struggle.
Dngcr had eau {ht the sound Of the
battle afar if by the orcharl
wall. Well was it that the ill.,
telligent d G guessed that the best
friend he had must be in some dire
danger at this pc ceful hour of night,
and equally well that leaping was his
grand resources on all occas ons. The
python felt Dmger's teeth close fcrcoly
upon its body. Partially relaxing its
grip on Dan, it turned like an arrow
upon Danger, lissing furiously. Danger
sprang back, swapping and barking,
ho1rse'y' Faithful, if frightened, the
dog charged upon the foe again and
again. The snake hurled itself on the
the great dog without releasing the half
unconscious boy. But the dog jumped
about adroitly and bit and scratched
and barked furiously.
A faint low sound of calling, the tramp
ing OF human feet aud then their rush
ing up the little staircase outside. Next
70 these came the bursting open of the
door and the inrush Of men, or this story
might have, in spite of Danger, proved
too hideous to tell. Peter Scott. with
Farmer Ben Jenkins, Moriarty from the
stables, and Mr.. DebeI, the school
teacher, stood there, clutching their
seythes and stakes in CONSERVATION.
Ihen, with a general exclamation,
olawbottle's snakcl" they sprang to the
rescue of Dan and Danger.
10 the risk of the
boys exposed body and soundness
OF limb, the python was pounded
and hacked into sections within five
minutes. Dan was dragged outside and
lay there with Danger, who licked his
hands and seemed to regain his dignity
much quicker. All the uprisen mem
oers OF the family, male and female, SUI
rounded them, in various stages of dis
traction and toilet. Poor Dan! He rot
his wind back only to lose it in a dead
falntthat lasted for an alarming time.
But he came to himself anon, and then
was lodged for time, after some sort of
a nauseous composing draught of Mrs.
Ben's brewage, in the best bedroom.
Everyone regarded him as a kind of
hero-another young ''Hercules strang-
ing the serpents"-in spite of the fact
that it had come near being precisely
the contrary. 81 couldn't have done a
thing alone" he protested. 'Tt was all
Danger. He saved my life! Don't you
see that?n
After time they did; and not only
has the noble dog worn an invisible
lauiel crown ever since, but Farmer
Ben mot given to lavish expense) bought
. leather collar Of some splendor, and
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

'Does the razor hurt, sirg" asked the
barber Of Lighthead.
'No,' replied Lighthead, "thc racer
doesn't hurt, butmy face does, awlully"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
HUMOROUS.

The best fortune doctor can have il
species Of ill-luck.
1t doesn't require a carpenter to con.
struct a statistical table.
The boy that sprained his ankle has
very lame excu for not attending
school.
The fact that a man has not cut bis
hair for 10 or IL years need not neces.
sarily imply that he is eccentric.
"AIl flesh is gress," they say, but how
about wooden-headed man with mar.
bic brow, an iron will, and stony
heart2
Fond Mother-He does look like his
ath or doesn't he2 Mr.. B.-Yes, but
shouldn't mind that, as long as he is
healthy.
A wag says that he is never alarmed
when he makes the thirteenth at table
unless there happens to be only enough
to cat for six
"You never have much to say to tho
ladies, Mr.. Smiax, how is that" "Well,
never have time, they have so much to
say to me-"
In one Russian province more than
5000 pk sons arc. engaged in making
- e wonder at tho
sense, as the con
SM. when he saw his wavy
locks fall off under the influence of the
penitentiary barber.
You are not called upon to follow good
advice if said commodity is wrapped up
IN silk, lace, ribbons and leather. She
might inform her big brother.
A new cure for hpdrophobia starts
with twelve stalks of garlic. But there
Is such thing as being little too
'ough, even on hydrophobia.
Doctor" said the friend, stopping
aim on the street. "what do you take
or heavy coldq' "a fce," replied
the doctor softly, and so passed on.
The petrifed body of small boy mas
been found in Pocahontas county, West
Virginia. Here is a warning to the lads
who are expected to bring back an i'm
mediate answer.
If boys boots were made of cast iron,
covered with tar and gravel, and then
painted four coats and vanished, moth
.rs would still have cat Sc to wonder
now on earth that boy got his feet sop
ng wet
An article is going the rounds treating
IN the best method of putting away po-
;atoes. A family of about eight, in
/ 3luding three boys and three girls, can
put away potatoes about as successfully
Is is necessary.
81 see you fry your beefsteak," re-
marked the tramp with his mouth fulr
''Yes," said the woman, shortly, Chow
would you have it cooked, roastedf
mo, certainly not; broil1d, madame,
oroiIed. l may be a tramp" he added,
plaintiyely, "but I'm no ostrich"
King Coal as everybody knows,
Is quite a funny feller,
He never to the buyer goes,
But always to he cellar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

G.. g. row claims. IN the To4i'ry
BrCe ilr, that there is a much larger
lroft, probably two or thr times as
much, in wintering lot Of capons inst ad
II hons
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31
How Fresh Meat is Shipped to England.

All Americans who visit London are
struck with the ten Ter, delicious juicy
ness Of the beef and mutton prepared at
the hotels and restaurants there What
is known as a rump steak there, called
round steak in America, takes hand with
what is called the sirloin il New York.
This comes from the fact that a large
portion of the beef and mutton now con-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

cargo oI 80, UO9 caNlses 0ITsozen NUT
ton, which is the most extensive contri-
button yet made in the form Of q single
cargo and therefore the most noteworthy.
The refrigerating machinery on board
this steamer is also the most powerful
that has yet been fitted on any ship, no
less than 1000 carcases having been
frozen per day. Beef is frozen or chilled
by the same process, and fruit is also
being imported by the same means.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

Silence may be golden, but it doesn't
necessarily make millionaire Of mute,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-31

The wind blows over the sea,
Blowing hcmeward the bulky ships;
The land looms under ths sailors le1,
AMI lie dream, Of bis swee, hearts lips.
Tic wind eraafs ovcr tho vyave.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11
The Power of Gentleness.

It is related that a belated stranger
staying all night at a farmers noticed
that slender little girl, by her gentle
ways, had great influence in the house.
She seemed to be br niger of peace
and good will to the rough ones in
the no sehold. She had power over ami
mails also, az the following shows: The
farmer was going to town next morn NO,
and agreed to take the stranger. T c
family came out to see them start Thu
farmer gathered up the reins, and, with a
jerk, SAID: "Dick, go long, But Dick
didn't "go long" The whip cracked
about the pony's ears, and he shouted:
''Dick, you rascal, g up" Itavailed
not. Then down cam the whip with a
heavy hand, but the stubborn beast only
shook his head silently. A stout lad
came out and Sc zed the bride, and pull ed
and yanked and kcked the rebeilious
pc ~, but not a step would he move. At
this cris sweet ' dice said: "WilIie, don't
do So" The voice was quickly rec O.
nized. And now the magic hand was laid
upon the neck of the seemingly ncorri-
gible animal, and single low word was
spoken. Instantly the gid muscles re-
Taxed, and the ar of stubborness van
i.hed. Poor Dick, "said the sweet voice,
and she stroked and patted softly his
neck with the chld-l Ike hand Now go
long, you naughty fe low" in o half
child ng. but in tender voice as she
drew slightly on the bride. The pony
turned and rubbed his head against her
arm for moment and started on at a
cheerful trot, and there was no further
trouble that day. The stranger remarked
to the farmer: What a wonderful
power that hand possesses" The re-
ply was "Oh she is good. Everybody
and every thing loves her" -Hamaae
Journal.
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cookies
ANTT-BKLTOUS
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For Good Purposes.

Mrs. NJ. A. Dauphin, Of Philadelphia, is
well known to the ladies of that city from
the great good she has done by means Of
Lydia T. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
She writes Mrs. Pinkham of recent in
teresting case. "A young married lady
came to me suffering with a severe case of
Prolapsns and liberation. She commenced
taking the Compound and in two months
was fully restored. In proof of this she soon
found herself in an interesting condition.
Influenced by foolish friends she attempted
to evade the responsibilities of maternity,
After ten or twelve days she came to me
again and she was ind sd in most alarm
zs% state and suffered terribly. / gave her
tablespoonful of the compound every
hour for eight hours until she fell asleep,
she awoke much relieved and evidently
better. She continued taking the Com
pound, and in due season she became the
mother OF fine healthy boy. But for the
timely use Of the medicine she believes her
life would have been lost"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

Wholesale Capture of Thieves.

A short time ago the nephew of the
most notorious thief in Warsaw was
married, and in honor of the occasion
a feast was provided for all the thieves
of the Polish city. The police got wind
of the gathering, and prepared elabor-
ate plans for great capture. While
the thieves were engaged in a quadrille
word was gwen that the enemy was at
hand. A great commot on followed.
and before the numerous party could
escape the officers of the law appeared
at the door. The master of ceremonies,
as in duty bound, made termined
stand, drawing a dagger, and keep ng
the police at bay for moment or two.
Resistance was, however, vain. An
entrance was forced by the armed Of
iicers, and the ent re company was APP
pretended. N Y Post.
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FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
DIVIDING.

"5ugar plums for you, my wee little NAV
Divide them with Tommy, your brother,
And always remember It's proper to give
The best that you have to another.
n genemans Away unselfsh OF course!
And tn INKS it a pleasure to show
How little he cares for imself and how much
For brothers and sisters, you knowl
80 you, | am sure, will be glad to nick out
The largest and sweetest and best
For brOther-your dear little generous heart
Contented with keeping the rest"
AS temptingly near him the goodies were
beaped,
And Johnny most thoughtfully eyed them:
why, mamma, think thats a very nice way.
Com here, Tommy-you may divide them"
-SidReu DdNre, IN YOuths Communion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

According to Mr.. w. II. Preece,
the English electrician, the so-called in
duetion sounds in telephones, caused by
electric currents passing over wires,
have been produced in telephone lines
not approaching nearer than forty m les
to the wire Of the disturbing current.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

WHAT can BE more disagreeable, more
than to sit in room with per-
son who is troubled with catarrh, and has
TO keep coughing and clearing his or her
throat of the mucus which drops into itl
Such persons are always to be pitied if they
get DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy there need
be no failure
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11
A Sad Case of Poisoning

is that of any man or woman afflicted with
disease or arrangement Of the liver, result
ing in poisonous Accommodations in the blood
scrofulous affections, sick-headaches, and
diseases of the kidneys, lungs or heart
These troubles can be cured only by going
to the primary cause, and putting the liver
in healthy condition. To accomplish this
result speedily and effectually nothing has
proved itself so efficacious as DR.. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" which has
never failed to do the work claimed for it.
and never will.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

COUGHS, HoARsENEss, SORE THROAT, ETC.,
quickly relieved by BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHES. a simple and effectual remedy,
superior to ali other articles for the same
purpose. Sold only IN boxes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

"WHEN two pugilists step into the ring
what kind Of musical composition are
they going to perform!" inquired one trav
cling man of another. "Give it up" "a
knock turn" was the reply.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

''WHY, Chawley," drawled Gus dc Flip
kins to his chum c. Percy Giddibraine,
"where's your watchW so, | couldn't
stand it," ne replied; the beastly ticking
shattered my nerves. n-Iid Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

CAN you use thisp' timidly inquired the
poet, as he laid bundle on the desk. II
think | can" said the editor, affably. 81
am just about to start a fire in the Office
stove" Fhilade7Dbid CdH
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

IT is whispered about the suburbs Of B>if-
falo that .young girl of that city screamed
so when the dentist was pulling her tooth
that she turned yellcr - Rochester Post En-
press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

HOMER GREENE is writing sequel to his
story, "What My Lover Said" 1t will be
entitled, SIS the Dog Tied UpW-TSd- Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

THE govt has come to be considered a
swell disease, and no millionaire is consid.
cred complete without it.-N. Q. Picalulle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-11

. . Rupture radically cured, also
pile tumors AID fistule. Pamphlet Of par
tculars 10 cents in stamps. Worlds bis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
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loo posee One Dollar
lays
CREAM BALM

7 s0as cured before
the second bottle Of
Eay's Cream Balm,
sc0s exhausted. Isod,
troubled Nth chronic
catG'rh, gathering in
head, difficulty IN
brsG.Aing and dis
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