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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
PORT TOBACCO MARYLAND. l8S9

Then, and suddenly, the water ap-
peared to lift itself in giant throes to the
sky, the clouds to whirl down to meet
them. From an almost calm, passion
ate oubreaking Of the elements came;
from zephyr, furious tempest was
born. The transparent blue of the heav-
ems became inky black. Little motion
le S clouds were transformed into writh-
ing, twisting, battling monsters, and, as
if shaken from their folds, flashes of
lightning came, the angry believing of
the watcry orchestra was answered by the
deafening overture of the thunder, and
the rain fell, drenching and binding.
In speeches. agony, with limbs par
alyzed by fear, Kate Erskine sat holding
the hand of her friend. In every wave
she saw hundreds of hideous faces;
hundreds of monstrous hands, ready to
clutch and drag her down to fathomless
depths. Then, mast and sail were
blown away, and the White Wings lay
helpless wreck in the through of the
sea.
OF what followed Kate knew nothing,
until her eyes opened upon very differ
ent scenc-upon a clear sky through
which the moon was sailing, unclouded;
upon calm sea, over which little boat
was being urged by strong arms; upon
a face bending over her with pity.
"AIr Liston, =" sh3 gasped.
cam safe"
"The others2"
care making merry, have no doubt,
over the accident"
"You say nothing of the saving part
you played"
at was no more than any man should
do for any woman, he answered, ignor-
ing the desperate chances he had taken;
"a thousand-fold less than l would do
for you, Miss = l cannot call you thus
coldly-for. you, dear Kate"
Pulling the boat under the shadow of
trees that fringcd a grassy bank, he rest
ed upon the oars, and pleaded, with all
the strength and nobleness of his man
hood, his love.
"Long ago" he said, ~ should have
told you of this, Kate, but black and
horrible shadow hung over me. Enemies
netted me in web of crime, dishonor
and disgrace. This very day my perfect
innocence was established, and without
blush of shame, can face the world.
can offer you the love long hidden in my
heart, and ask you, darling to be rhine,
that may cvef be BY your side, to' save
you from danger"
"Threc times you have saved my
life" she faltered, hcsitated, and hid
her blushing face in her hands.
"And you will permit me to claim my
reward, Kate2'
From her burning lips he took his an
swer, and on them left the seal of be-
trothal. Then he hurried her home, for
fear of bad consequences from exposure.
May Allison saw them coming, took in
the situation at a glance, rushed to meet
Kate, fairly ran her up stars, and sent
Liston away laughing, as she exclaimed:
80 dear, how shamefully l am
neglected. No alligator will try to de-
your, snake bite or ocean to drown, so
that can catch nice young man."
"Have little patience, DEAR" whis-
pered Kate, sympathizingly, "and your
time will come"
1t did, and before the flowers bloomed
again. - Yankee Blade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
HUMOROUS.

Speaking of wagers, what was it Al
phabet
The lady who never marries should be
named Ida Kline
The ideal beau is not always a WON
ans beau ideal
This Union ought to be able to bear
az states with fortitute.
The sheriff is no longer a cute chap
an execute chap, we mean.
A Chinaman's head may be called
comet because it has a Celestial tail
There are 5000 telegraph operators in
London and they are all living on
''tick."
Another good cure for insomnia is to
have the nurse sleep up in the attic with
the baby.
A lady refers to the time she spends in
front of her looking glass as "moments
of reflection"
What horse did Lady Macbeth ride be
fore she babe fond adeu to her wicked
husbands The nightmare.
1t is not always safe to Judge from ap-
pearances, but it is pretty safe to Judge
from disappearauces, at least in the case
of defaulters.
Dyspeptic traveller Surveying the
menu card): Oh, that had the wings
of dovel Waiter (promptly): Pigeon
pot-pie for one.
A travelling man who found cause for
complaint at European hotel remarked
thShsshd bin of faro lahnhils lsas oal f.l ia
bill Of unfairness.
"Lct's see, said the judge to the
thief, "the ring is eighteen carats fine;
the penalty is eighteen dollars fine, and
you can set this down as final"
A kiss is said to be something which
'comes by male but never by post"
This is an error; we have often known
kisses to come by the gatepost
81 married for love-" said one. 81
married for money, admit" said
another. "What did you marry for,
aunty2" 81 married forever"
Cholly Gocularly)-"Tate that pen
Gil out of your mouth" Billy-"say,
mister, who owns this mouth2' Cholly
"A syndicate, probably judging
from its size"
Miseries of trade Druggist awakened
at a. m.)-What do you wish9 Voice
(at the dooD-If you'll let me look in
your directory to see how to address this
letter l II buy the postage stamp of you.
Brightly-What would you do, doc
tor if you had a bad coldl Doctor
(crushingly-Id consult a reputable
physician, sir Brightly (calmly)-I
don't suppose you could tell me where |
could find one, doctor, could you2
If fun you'd be at, 60 joke with cat
And play tie old game with its paw;
But joker, beware! If you value your life
Don't Ike with your mother-in-law.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
South Sea Etiquette.

The Samoans sleep on cocoa mats, with
a bundle of bamboo sticks as a pillow.
The mats are hung about the beams of
the hut during the day. During rainy
or windy weather cocoamat curtains are
let down around the sides of the hut,
which i1shape is something like large
field tent, but made of thatched roof,
supported by bamboo sticks; no flooring
save the spreading out of mats as occa-
sion may require. The position of eti-
quette in the houses is squatting one,
legs drawn underneath. This is a ma
tional one, considering no chairs are
used, but it is expected of the white Wis
itor. Fashion is as strong an autocrat
in the South seas as in Paris, and when
you are in Samoa you must do as Samo-
ans do. They are cleanly of their bod
les, washing often and using soap, if
they have it, oftener a bark similar to
our soap bark. San Francisco Cd'0ni-
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The Ring NV Mother Wore.

1t is not set with precious gem,
lis but quaint and curious thing.
Yet more than jeweled diaden
/ prize this dear old-fashioned ring
She laid it in my trembling hand
And babe me wear it evermore.
There's magic il its narrow band,
The wedding ring my mother wora
Two names in letters cid and dim,
That time and use have worn away,
Are craven on its narrow rim,
J he records of a vanished day.
Those names are writ on marble now
The parted twain have met once moro
This ring records each solemn VOW
The wedding ring my mother wore.
Dear patient hand that lies at rest
Dear ring that binds my ul to herl
Be this my future holy quest
To see in it, Gods messenger,
My passport to the city fair,
When tn fantastic scene is DER.
Dear emble Of our circle there,
The wedding ring my mother wore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
Where Crows Are Held Sacred.

Crows are held sacred in Colombo,
Ceylon, and in consequence exist in
great numbers, being about as plentiful
as the sparrows in our parks. A con-
gregation of them, which had chosen a
tree Just outside my open window, wax
ened me at daybreak with chorus of
caws. Some ventured as far as the win
dow-siil, and felt much like shying a
bat at them, but l was constrained by
the fear that such an act of sacrilege
might be the means of getting me very
much disliked.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
NO. 40.
Good.BY.


When we have said good by to some dear
friend,
Or watched receding loved ones from the
shore
Thin turned away since we could do no
more
To make their happiness completa we send
Hosts Of good wishes after, as we wend
Our homeward way; beg Heaven to out
pour
It. blessings on the ones that we adore.
And God his gracious favor to extend.
There are SO many foes. Land sea and
ky
Have now unheard-of dangers! But this
cry
Disturbs the h art in silence We defend
AK etiss rom curious eyes, pretend
To be indifferent, seem cold aid shy,
When with our tremb ing lips we say
'Good-bym
-Mncia Daries in Times Democrat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-29
Lnnd worm IS. .0o0. .000 an Acre end,

The highest price ever paid for a piece
Of Chicago real estate was that given by
Mr.. H. II. Kohlsaat for the northwest
corner Of Dearborn and Madison streets.
The dimensions of the property are 20
by 40 feet, and the price paid was $780,
900, which is equivalent to $750O per
front foot, $1s7.50 per square foot,
81. 80 per square inch, or about IS, 0O0,-
600 acre. The corner is considered one
Ass.s si-.u=sznt- L O. ,Js.sTe
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aGrand Combat in India.

Prince Alexander of Russia, during
his recent visit to Indi,, was enter.
tanned by the Rajah of Jeypoor in a
fashion EVgge st;vocf cid Roman days.
A grand combat of animals, took place
in the great courtyard of the Rajah's
palace. A score or more of wild
bnffaloes, antelopes and other savage
horned beasts of the IIimalayas, guarded
and goaded on by Hindoo banderilleros,
some on foot, some mounted on ele-
plants, dashed together in a terrific
melee, goring and trampling one another
to death. 1t was as barbarols as a
and excitinu- FrQo[ TnsTs.
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Croup. A Mother,s Tribu,e.

while in the country last winter my little
boy. three years old, was taken i'll with Group;
II seemed as if he would die from strangu-
lation. One Of the family suggested the use
of AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. a bottle Of
which was always kept in the house. This
was tried in small and frequent doses, ana
TO our delight in less than half an hour the
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CHERRY PECroRAL had
saved my darlngs life. Can you wonder at
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GEDNTY."
159 West 12sth St., New York, May 16, 1882.
az have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several years, and do not
hesitate to pronounce it the most effeetual
tried. A. J. CRANE"
Lake Crystal, Mimi, March 10, 1882.
-'Isuffered for eight years from Bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue
cess was cured by the use of AYERS CHER
RY PEcToRAL. JOSEPH WALDEN"
Byhalia, Miss, April 5, 1852.
~ cannot say enough in praise Of AYERS
CHERRY PECIoRAL, believing as | de that
but for its use | should long since have died
from lung troubles 4. BRAGpoN."
Palestine, Texas, April %, 1852.
No case of an affection of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly lyrelieyed
by the use of AYERS CHERRY PECToRAa,
and it will ailrays cure when the disease is
not already beyond the control Of medicine.
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AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are so insidious in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
none so trihed with by the majority of suffer
ers. The ordinary cough Or cold, resulting
perhaps from a trifing or unconscious ex-
posure, is often but the beginning Of a fatal
sickness. AYERS CHEREY PICTORIAL has
well proven its efficacy in a forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
taken in I'll eases without delaY
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A Terrible Cough Cured.

In 1851 l took a severe cold, which affected
my lungs. had a terrible cough, and passed
night after night without sleep. The doctors
gave me up. ] tried AYERS CHERRY PFC
ToRAL, which relieved my lungs induced
sleep and afforded me the rest necessary
Tor the recovery OF my strength. By the
continued use Of the PICTORIAL a perma-
nent cure was effected. ! am non 62 years
old, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PEcroRAL saved me.
HORACE FAiRBRCEHER."
Rockingham, Vt, July IS, 1852.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
THE WRONG WIRE.
A Fire Alarm at the HoIlenbeck
and Its Results.

A very amusing comedy in real life
was enacted at the Hollenbeck Hotel
early yesterday morning. One of the
guests, Mr.. Wiswell, who had got up
with the lark, was seized with
the desire to communicate with the
Southern Pacific Railroad depot by tele-
phone and, on asking VIII ere the instru-
ment was located, was shown the way
into the little room at the back of the
clerks desk. No one in the lobby paid
much attention to the incessant ringing
which resounded from the little cham
Der, but suddenly all jumped to
their feet in alarm, for the fire.
gongs which are placed throughout
the house suddenly began to toll forth
their warning notes. The clerk went up
the stairs six at time and found tine
upper part of the house in state of con-
| fusion for doors were being thrown open
| in every direction and scared-looking in
dividuals issued forth carrying, in many
cases, the major part of their attire on
their arms. An eyewitness says that
Charley Putnam was attired in long,
white garment and carrying silk hat in
one hand, pair OF unmentionables in
| the other and his shoes in his teeth !;
came down the hallway at 2 40
gait and made for the fire-escape
while George Rose, aided by Percy
Griffiths, carried their trunks on to the
roof and then sat down on them and
looked dejectedly into the streets below,
evidently meditating on the prospects of
leap for life. Meantime, the busy
clerk was hard at work trying to locate
| the blaze, but not even the suspicion of q
shoulder could be seen or smelt, SO he
made his way down into the lobby
again, with the intention of tax
| ing bird's.eye view from
the street. The whole thing was
explained to him as he reached
terra firma, for the lobbyists were liter
ally lying around and shaking with
laughter. 1t appears that Mr.. Wiswell,
when he went in to interview the tele-
phone, rang the bell once or twice with
out receiving any response, and then
thinking that something must be wrong,
he looked around and over the instru-
ment, and saw two switches, which were
labeled, "Turn to the right" He did
SO, and the result was the clamoring of
gongs in every direction, for the switches
were fire-alarms, and by turning them he
had set every pell in the house going.
On the truth being known the excite
ment soon subsided, and the cause of
the trouble was fined box of cigars,
which he considered very unfair, claim
ing that he ought 10 be recompensed for
furnishing an incident for gossip during
the day
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
Mistaken Identity.

Some time ago a stud-horse poker
game back of the Missing Link saloon
was raided, and corpulent colored gen.
tleman named Douglas Campbell was
captured in the act, SO it is charged, OF
dealing the cards. The trial in the
Superior Court was set for yesterday.
When his name was called half crazy
fellow by the name of Gommel appeared
in his place, evidently supposing, from
the similarity of the names, that he
was the man sought. 1t appeared that
be had also offered himself in the place
of Campbell for arraignment, and, as a
consequence. Campbell had managed to
get out of giving any bond for his appear
ance. Making the best OF his oppor-
tunity, Campbell has disappeared from
the city and is not to be found. His
trial, therefore, is indefinitely post
poned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
A Dtvorce Entsode.

The case of Clark ys. Clark, which
came up before Judge Van Dyke in De-
partment -Four of the Superior Court, ia
of rather peculiar order. Some time
ago Judge Hutton granted decree OF
divorce on the complaint of Mrs. CLARK
that she had been subjected to cruel ill
treatment by her husband. Since the
decree, it is alleged, some good fortune
has happened TO Clark in the shape OF
the granting Of pension of $50 month
from the government for wounds received
in the late war. Now comes Mrs. Clark
asking that the decree of divorce be set
aside, and that the couple be reinstated
in Statu quo. After hearing the argu-
ments the Court declined to comply with
the request, and the Clarks are still left
asunder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
Nipped I'm the Bud.

Some discontented souls, who thought
they couldn't get on in Los Angeles,
heard something about hegira to Chile,
and formed prospective American col
ony bound for that equatorial region.
Ali the plans were laid, and they, from
floating dispatches, were to have their
fare paid and fifteen days board after
arrival. These early hopes were sud
denly dissipated yesterday upon the re-
ceipt of letter from the Consul of Chile
at San Francisco, saying that he had no
official knowledge which would author
ize him to assist immigrants, in a pc
cuniary way, to visit Chile.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
The Fire commissioners.

The usual meeting of the Fire Com.
missioners was held yesterday, with
President of the Council Jake Kuhrtz,
James Hanley, Chief Moriarty and Mayor
Bryson present.
1t was recommended that a close
fence be erected around the city's
property in East Los Angeles,
where the engine-house and public sta
tion is situated. MIR. Hanley was asked
to see carpenters and present their bids
before the Commissioners for the build
ing of the fence.
Chief Moriarty thought that the city is
paying out great deal OF money for rent
that could be prevented had the city
their own engine-houses.
The coal question developed the fact
that the city was paying $11 a ton for
coal under contract, while the same kind
OF coal is selling in the market for SO.
No action was taken regarding the
contract, and the Board adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
They Transact Routine Business In
Regular Session.

The Police Commissioners met yester-
day afternoon at the Mayors Office, all
the members being present and Mayor
Bryson in the chair.
A license to carry on saloon busine SIS
was granted to T. Noversy-at No. 90 San
Pedro street, in the Continental Hotel.
Jehr>Xates was allowed to move out OF
his saloon at No. 80 Spring street, to No.
511 and his former bar-keeper, Ed.
Eaughton, was granted license at the
old number.
J--f: Kraft applied for permission to
change from 134 Spring to 124 Fifth
street. 1t was granted.
Scott and Villa, of IL East First street,
were allowed to transfer their license
to H. A. Cline.
Two Italian gentlemen named Martin
oil and Capello asked for license at No.
135 East First street. 1t was referred to
the Chief. Ed Laneburg, of 40 Whining
ton street, asked permission to transfer
his saloon license to Paul Schilling in the
same building.
A vender of oranges and other fruit,
whose stand has been on North Spring
street, presented a petition from num-
Der of property owners and storekeepers
asking that he be not interfered with.
AS this would have required a suspension
of the license, it was referred to the
Council.
A number of bills were audited, for
meals for the prisoners, for repairs on
the wagon and other matters.
The claim of Joseph Schurtz for
$4,000 from the city for alleged i'll
treatment received at the hands of the
Chief, the police force and the Police
Surgeon, was read. Mr.. Schurtz sets
forth that on the 18th of last month he
was arrested and taken to the police
station about 80 in the evening. Con-
trary to his frequently expressed wish,
he was thrown into cell and cold water
equirted upon him. He asked repeatedly
that his attorney be sent for, but this
was refused. Then came the Police
Surgeon, who proposed to give him some
whisky and morphine, which he de-
clined to take, as whisky was poisonous to
his system. Finally some medicine was
forced into his mouth. The next day he
was taken before Justice Austin and dis
charged. Four gold buttons which he
turned over to the clerk disappeared, and
he has never seen them since. Mr..
Schurtz, in addition to all this, says he is
55 years old and not strong, and that he
suffered keenly from what was inflicted
upon him that night, and nothing short
of $40, 900 will ameliorate his injuries. If
he does not receive that sum, paid over
into his hands Immediately, he will bring
suit against the city and its employees
who were concerned IN the Outrage"
After laying this document over for the
action of the next administration, the
Board adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
Notice TO the Public.
OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER,
SAN Francisco, Cal, Feb. Z, 1885

OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER,
SAN Francisco, CAL, Feb. Z, 1881
To all whom it may concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been fur
nished me that company, styling itseli
the "Fidelity Mutual Life Association oi
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" is solicit
ing life insurance in this State by one
William Alrichs, representing himself as
general agent, at Los Angeles, CAL,
hereby give notice that the said Life
Association is not authorized to transact
business in this State; that all its pol
icies issued are null and void, and any
one soliciting business for it is liable tC
prosecution under the Penal Code of the
State. j. G. L. WADswoRTH,
Insurance Commissioner.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
The Bridge RuIlding.

The bridge-builders laugh at the peo-
pie about hurrying their operations.
They have until May 1st to complete
their work, and then if recGlcitrant, have
a magnificent sum in forfeit. Yet Charles
Shatte has brought suit against the
city and the California Bridge Company
to restrain the city from building an ele-
waited viaduct over the Los Angeles
river on First street. Mr.. Shatte claims
he will be damaged to the extent of
$25, 900, and prays for an injunction.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
M Getting of Members of the Bar

The undersigned, Committee of the
Bar Association of Los Angeles, have
been directed by the Association to in
vite meeting OF the members of the
Bar for the purpose of taking such action
with reference to the vacant judgeships,
as may seem proper to the meeting
and for that purpose the members of the
Bar are requested to meet at Judge
Clarks court room at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
this Thursday, the 9TH day of March,
1889. q. w. PENDLEToN.
X. N. BULLA.
GFORGE III SMITH
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
California Cat-R-Cure.

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the head, hay fever, rose cold, catarrhal deaf
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Send for circular to ABIETINE MEDICAL
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07

part of Center street lying between the
Santa Fe depot and Palm street has
been improved with fine cement side
walks. Mr.. II. N. Mitchell has again
became the Boniface of the Planters
Hotel, which he has greatly improved.
The Dominican Sisters have their
school on Palm street nearly
completed The faculty to be in
charge will arrive in few days, and
the formal dedication will take place on
the 9th inst. The ample grounds around
the school will be beautifully improved
at once and several important additions
will be made to the institution.
The new Federman block, on the cor
rer of Center and Los Angeles streets, is
a very neat and commodious one.
A Mr.. Gates, from the East, has re-
Gently purchased a small farm on Broad
way, near the Southern Pacific depot, on
which he will at once erect very fine
house.
These are simply few stray notes OF
what is going on all along the lower end
of the valley, where everything is in
most prosperous and promising state.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-07
A sudden Rereavcment.

Mrs. Sarah Schmidt died suddenly on
Tuesday evening from diphtheria. She
was the sister of the well-known contrac-
tor, W. r. Lewis, and her loss is deeply
felt. The funeral will take place to-day
at 2 o'clock, from her late residence near
West Lake Park.