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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
Group. A Mothers Tribu,,.

"While in the country last winter me- little
boy, three years old, was taken i'll with Group;
1t seemed as if he would die from stranpu-
lation. one OF the family suggested the use
of AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL. 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 PEcToRAL had
saved my darling's life. Can YOU wonder at
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GEDNEY."
159 West 12sth St., New York, May 16, 1852.
"I have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several years, and do not
hesitate to pronounce it the most etfectual
remedy for coughs and colds we have ever
tried. A. j. CRANE"
Lake Crystal, Mimi, March IS, 1857
.'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.
81 cannot say enough in praise of AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL, believing as / dc that
but for its use / should long since have died
from lung troubles. f.. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas, April p, 1852.
No case of an affection of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use OF AYER's CHERRY PEcToRAt4
and it will al,Oays cure when the disease is
not already beyond the control of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J. C.Ayer& & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by ell Druggists.
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Raise the CnrtaIn.

Raise the curtnin-let the brightness
or your cheering light shine forth;
To the p1ssers in the dlrkness
1t may be Of vital worth;
Give glimpse to lonely wanderers
OF your household full OF joy.
1t may rouse TO new ambition
Some poor friendless, tempted toy
Raise the curtain-we are kindred
Each to all is bound by ties
Which forbid selfsh shutting
or ourselves from others eyes;
Share your light and share your blessings,
Gcd hath made the whole world kin,
And bis love so universal,
Takes the weakest sinner in.
Raise the curtain Of your window;
Raise the curtain Of your mind;
Do not let possession make you
To the wants Of others blind.
Helping others we are strengthened,
Giving, we are richer made;
And no one 81 strong or patient,
But some time hath need OF aid.
-LFlora N. Candoe.
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Sentenced TO the Bamboo.

This punishment is as peculiar as most
Chinese punishments are. The man is
seized by four or five stalwart attend
ants. thrown down on his face, his loose
pyjamas rolled up. He is firmly held
outstretched in this position by men at
his head and feet Two operators then
squat down opposite one another on each
side of the victim. One takes a strip of
seasoned bamboo about three feet long
and one inch wide, and begins lightly
spanking the backs of the thighs. He
gives twenty Of these apparently harm
less spanks, and then hands the bamboo
to his vis-a-vis, WHO gives his twenty,
and then hands it back; and so on, turn
about, until the two hundred blows are
administered.
At first the punishment looks ridicu-
lously light; but by the time the first fif-
ty blows are reached the skin Of the parts
beaten begins 10 assume the appearance
of thick wash-leather; and before the
hundredth blow the skin begins to fly off
in loose white flakes; before the time
two hundred blows have been struck, the
whole of the back Of both thighs looks
like a mass of swollen raw liver, though
not drop of blood flows from the parts.
1t is said that man would expire under
the excruciating torture of two hundred
and fifty of these blows. l have never
seen anything like the exquisite agony
depicted in that mans livid, quivering
features, when he was carried into the
prison to recover Boston Commercial
.-Rpl leatip -. -s'-'-
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a Terrlhle Conch Cnred.

ain 1857 / took a severe cold. which affected
my lungs. l had a terrible cough, and passed
night after night without sleep. The doctors
gave me up. l tried AYERS CHERRY PFC
TORAL, which relieved my lungs. induce.
sleep, and afforded me the rest necessary
Tor the recovery of my strength. BY tho
continued use of the PECToRAL a perma-
nent cure was effected. / am now 81 years
old, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PECToRAL saved me.
HORACE FAlRBRCgHER."
Rockingham, VT, July Is, 1Ss2.
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A Family of Condolences.

On Glade Mountain, w. Va, resides
perhaps the most peculiar family in the
country. 1t is family of condolences.
The father and mother were married on
the 14th day of October; they have had
nine children, all of whom were born on
the 18th of October; five of the chill
dren are dead, and all five of them
ceased to breathe on the 14th day of
October The name of the head of the
family is Joshua Franklin. He says that
he was Confederate soldier; that he
was captured twice by the United States
soldiers, and that he lost two brothers in
the war, and that all four of the mishaps
or misfortunes of war occurred on the
memorable 14th of October. In the
neighborhood the Franklin family is re-
garded with superstition, and not hu-
man being can be prevailed to stay either
in the house or on the premises on either
day or night on the 18th of October
[Chicago Herald.
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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 trified with by the majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from triaing or unconscious ex-
posure, is often but the beginning of fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL has
well proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with threat and lung diseases, and should be
taken in Eli cases without delay.
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PORT TOBACCO, Maryland. JANUARY 25 1884,
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A Clean Breast of 1t.

Browbeating Lawyer Ito opposing
witness)-Where you ever arrested for
felony9
The Witness (desperately)-Yes.
Lawyer-Ahal What was that fel-
ony2
Witness-Arson.
Lawyer-What building was it that
you set fire to2
Witness-The ice palace at Montreal
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The Car of Russia has forbidden the
Ashinoff expedition to start for Abyssi
MIA Ashinoff is a Cossack zealot who
two years ago entered Abyssinia with a
band or armed monks, and by pretend
ing to hate the Italians bitterly he won
the favor and confidence of King John,
and was welcomed in Abyssinia more
heartily than any previous white visitor.
He founded the town of New Moscow,
convinced King John that their religions
were practically identical, and obtained
permission to bring in large number of
Russian immigrants. The advance party
was to consist Of forty priests and sixty
monks, and it was to be followed next
month by 1000 young men who had to
undergo medical examination before
they were accepted as emigrants. The
Gar, however, has disbanded the expe-
dition, and forbidden Ashinoff to con-
tinue his plans Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
THE STRIKE AT AN END.
Work IN the Fau River sTllls to De Re-
sumed To-day.

Work In the Fall River BIills TO he Re-
sumed To-day.
FALL RIVER, Mass, March 2S The weav-
er's strike is over, and it is expected that
every loom in the city will be in operation to-
DAY The recommendation to return to work
was nrst broached at the meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee Remittances from ont Of
town, which were expected in the afternoon,
failed to arrive, and tho relief fund, which
amounted 70 several hundred dollars, was
quickly exhausted, while applicants were
stlll clamoring for assistance. The executive
officers then announced that no more relief
would be granted that day and held a secret
meeting, at which the more conservative
members advised that as the union had no
friends and as outside contributions had
wholly failed to realize their expectations, it
was inJudicious 10 continue the strike, and
urged that the weayers be requested to re-
turn to work. This advice was opposed by
many, and no one seemed willing to announce
to the weavers that the strike had failed
Finally compromise was effected by which
the committee was appointed to wait on Rev
John Brown, of the Westminster Presby-
terian church, who has afforded the strikers
much assistance, and ask his advice and co
operation Mr.. Brown agreed with the mem
bers who councilled an end OF the strike and
promised his aid in announcing the result to
the strikers.
Yesterday morning the executive commit
tee held another meeting, which lasted from
$ O'Clock until after 10, and adopted a resolu-
ton to the effect that the committee advised
the strikers to return TO work under protest
and submit their case to the state board Of
arbitration
The mass meeting yesterday morning was
not at first inclined 20 accept the recon-
mendation, but after explanations by the
Rev. Mr.. Brown and members Of the execu-
tive committee it was voted TO return TO
work today.
A large number Of weavers favored con-
tinuing the strike, but when the situation
was explained admitted that the decision was
the best that could be arrived at.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
CONDENSED NEWS.

The Connecticut state senate has by vote
Of IA ~ commuted the death sentence OF
the wife murderer Swift 20 Imprisonment for
life
Judge Barrett In New York yesterday In
the case Of the National Express company
against the tax commissioners, decided thar
joint stock companies that have not availed
themselves Of the pr vilege Of becoming COR
porations under the general law are not La.
bic 70 taxation on their stock under the state
law assessing the capital stock Of corpora
tions
Hon Pryor w. Carter, OF Mason county,
Tenn., and Mrs. Della Jordan, Of Nashville,
were married In the senate chamber at the
latter place at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
the governor, a. sisted by the speakers Of both
houses, officiating. An act was passed by the
legislature yesterday, and approved by the
governor, authorizing the governor and the
speakers Of both houses 10 perform the cere-
mony Of marriage
Tho carpenters Of Buffalo, N. Y, viii
strike next Monday unless the boss build
ers come to terms Recently the journey
men sent the bosses a demand ior an
increase Of pay Of twenty TO Twenty-Five
cents an hour, and a reduction Of time from
ten TO nine hours, 70 begin April /. The
bosses ignored the d mand for increased pay
but decided to grant the nine hour demand.
70 take effect June I. The offered compro-
mise has been rejected by the journeymen
The sheriff Of Clacamas county, Ore, and
posse shot and killed desperate. name un-
known, Tuesday night. The man had been
stealing horses, robbing houses and terrorz-
ing country people for some time, and few
days ago be shot and seriously wounded a
man and boy who attempted to capture him.
When overtaken by the posse be refused TO
surrender aud opened fire. After twenty
shots had been exchanged the outlaw fell
dead riddled with bullets. He is supposed to
have been an escaped convict.
The foundry and machine shop Of Nc
Intosh, .Hemphill a Co, covering the
block between Twelfth and Ihirteenth
streets aud Pike street and the Allegheny
river, Pittsburg has been almost wholly con
sunied by fire. Two firemen were caught
rnSsr the timbers Of heavy crane, over
| thrown by falling wall Fireman Harvey
0f the Seventh avenue engine company, was
probably fatally injured. The other fireman
Was not seriously hurt The la est estimate
places the loss at Sll0,O0 Insurance, 100000
The Northern Pacific railroad directors
met in New York yesterday to receive the
report Of the executives committee on the
proposition 10 make a traffic az. cement with
she Wisconsin Central, but ns report was
.sceived, and after being in session five hours
the directors adjourned, subject to the call Of
the chair. Tne executive committee was in
stssion five hours Tuesday and five hours
yesterday discuss ng the agreement. but no
vote was taken, and the slfbjsct remains in
the same position as it was before the propo-
sition was considered.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
trouble for The saIt syndlcata.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, March 2s-There is
a hitch m the salt syndicate negotiations
owing to the cupldity Of some Of the Michi-
gan manufacturers operating salt blocks in
dependent Of saw mills, notably on the St
Clair river, in putting exorbitant prices on
their works. One of the prominent manu-
facturers states that he was apprehensive
that the syndicate would fall through; that
New York and Kansas manufacturers are
all anxious to 60 in, and but for the action
of the Michigan manufacturers as stated, he
he thought there would be no difficulty
Unless it is brought about he predicts salt
will drop to fifty cents per barrel, perhaps
lower, and force many manufacturers out os
the business, as the salt market is overloaded
and the outlook dubious unless production
can he restricted.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
Gnrernnr nenrer A..nnltaa.

WASHINGTON, March 2s Maj George A.
Armes, retired, made an assault last evening
in the lobby Of the Riggs house on Governor
Beaver, Of Pennsylvania. Armes was or
dered out OF the line Of the procession on in
auguration day by Gen. Gibson. He claimed
70 be an aide of Governor Beaver, and he
made complaint TO the adjutant general OF
the action Of Gibson. At the same time he
wrote a letter 70 Governor Beaver, which
Beaver did not answer. Meeting Beaver in
tine lobby Of the Riggs house last evening, he
asked him why he had not answered his
letter Beaver replied that he was not.in the
habit OF answering insolent letters As
Beaver turned to walk away, Armes tried to
get hold OF his nose 70 pull It. Beaver who
has only one leg, struck Armes with the
crutch which he carried Armes was then
hustled out Of the hotel by the employees Of
the house
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
a wealthy Boys Disappearance.

CHICAGO March 2s. = Fourteen yeas-old
Arthur kruAchensk, Of Brighton Park. is
missing. Ike started FOR school Monday
morning Two hours later he wis seen walk
ing with cowboy at ths stockvards. He
has not been seen since The Kruchenskis
are Of Polish de cent, but the family lived in
Hesse-Darmstadt for many years Arthur
went 70 live with his grandfather when q
child Three years ago The Old mnn dsed.
leaving $1,000 % Arthur, the sum TO he de-
posted with the Rothschilds until the boy
was y years OF age The father was to re-
ceiye the interest on the money until Arthur
attained his majority. Father and SON came
TO tpis country one year ago The for.ner
told the police that he believed the lad had
been abducted and that he would bs hold Tor
a ransom
Evening journal., 1889-03-28

Gals. He also owns controlling interest in
The Paris Matin. He has besides given finan-
cial aid to several other papers, aud is gener-
ally credited with being the purse carrier for
Henry Georges Standard. Mr. Rice was
some time ago an unsuccessful candidate for
ngress and is an advocate Of ballot reform.
George B. Loring, Of Massachusetts, is best
known because Of his connection with the
department Of agriculture, Of which he was
commissioner from 1881 20 1886 He is ~
years Of age and is a Harvard graduate.
Patrick Egan, Of Nebraska, is one Of the
best known Of the Irish Home Rulers, and a
leading spirit Of the Land league. He has
lived IN this country several years and has
quite recently distinguished himself by un-
masking the forgeries Of the perjured witness
Pigott, whose testimony had been relied upon
to smirch the character Of Parnell. He was
born in Balyhanin, county Longford, in ls4l
Thomas Ryan, Of Kansas, is a native Of
New York, where he was born in 1887. He
served during the war as a volunteer. was
severely wounded aud emerged as a captain
y 1851. Since that time be has held various
legal positions IN Kansas ami has been a
representative in congress in six successive
congresses.
John Hicks, Of Wisconsin, is native
American, AZ years OF age. He comes from
Oshkosh, the home Of Senator Sawyer, and is
proprietor and editor of The Oshkosh North
western. He has several times been elected
president Of the Wisconsin State Press asso-
eiatlon, but has never before held public
cffice
Evening journal., 1889-03-28

social and pOiitico-econonical TOPICS He
went to Palestine in 1885, and lectured at
home on his tour He had been concerned in
the reform agitation in 1s3l-32 but did
not distinguish himself until 1880, when
he joined the Anti-Corn Law league
He was defeated for the city Of Durham at a
bye-election in 1913, but three months later
July, when Lord Dungannon. his successful
opponent, was unseated on petition, Mr..
Bright was elected. He sat for Durham
until ls4I, when he was returned for Man
chester. He was extremely active, in and
out Of parliament, in advocating the princi-
pies Of free trade and inquiring into abuses
at home, in Ireland and in the colonies In
iS49 he was on the famous use Of commons
committee on official salaries. His cu-opera-
ton with Golden in favor OF reform n
national finances is well known. and his on
position to Lord Palmerston Uorsign seere-
tary) and welcome to Kossuth. /. I'd Derbv's
ministry accepted free trade, making apita-
tion on that subject unnecessary. Mr.
Bright's opposition to the succeeding Aber-
deem ministry 1859, concerning the war
with Russia, was interrupt d by illness
and he was debarred from EXERCISING
his rights in parliament for some vears
The overthrow of Lord Palmerston's
ministry uS51 on the Canton cues
ton occurred while he was in Italy, and hs
was not returned by Manchester at the en-
suing general election. He was. however
invited to stand for Birmingham upon Mr.
Muntz's death, and was elected in August
He has sat for Birmingham ever since
From this time on he strongly advocated
electoral reforms, extended suffrage. etc
He sided vigorously with the Union during
the American civil war. He was enthusiastic
ally received in Ire and and Scotland 1866
6sl, and became president Of the board of
trade in December, 1868, in Gladstone's first
administration, which succeeded Dsraeu's
first brief lease of power in that wear
Ill health drove Mr.. Bright from office
in 1870 but in August 1878, he became
Chancellor Of the Dnchy Of Lancaster
an office which he held when the Liberals
defeated at the beginning Of 1874 ~
turned to power in May, 1880 The
bombardment Of Alexandria. the most
sensational incident of a policy in Eavpt
which led many to blame Mr., Gladstone,
sent Mr.. Bright out Of office on July IA. 1852
He opposed the premier also on the Irish
home rule bill, which defeated the, next
Gladstone ministry in 1856. His speeches had
much to do with the resultant dissolution
and the return Of the Tory-Unionist majority
now in power. Since that time Mr.. Bright
has bosh too i'll, most of the time, to take any
part in public affairs, but has several times,
In forcible letters, given his support to the
Salisbury administration and the coercion
policy Nevertheless, recent courtesies have
been exchanged between hum and Mr.. Glad
stone. Mr. Brighi's death has been looked
for FOR some time at One Ash, his home.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28

ceived the first news Of Lees surrender from
his son, who reached Washington April IA
The president was assassinated that evening
Young Lincoln resigned his commission IN the
army and entered the law firm OF Scammon.
McCagg q Fuller, in Chicago. He has con.
unued 70 practice at the Chicago bar, with
some Interruptions, ever since He went To
Europe IN 1872, where he remained several
months President Garfield appointed him
secretary Of war in his cabinet IN 1881. Since
his retirement from that position he has fro
quently been mentioned as a possible presi-
Dental candidate. Mr., Lincoln is married
70 daughter q ex-senator Harlan, Of Iowa.
Murat Halstead i one Of the best known
figures in American journalism He was
born IN North Carolina in 1850, but moved 20
Cincinnati with his parents n 1st8 ~ ~.
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
DEATH OF JOHN BRIGHT.
The Distinguished English
Statesman Passes Away.
HIS FAMILY AT HIS BEDSIDE.

Marked Change in His Appearance Owing
to His Long IiIness-The Announcement
in the House of commons-His Public
Career.
LONDON, March 2s.-Air. John Bright died
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning. His end
was peaceful and painless. He had lain in Il
comatose condition since Tuesday. All Of
his family were present at the deathbed. His
death was preceded by such a complete change
in bis appearance. consequent upon his long
and wearing illness, that he was scarcely re
cognizable by any one who had not seen him
very recently. Messages Of sympathy were
constantly received at Rochdale from the
highest personages in the realm, and the
deepest interest has been manifested in his
condition and his family's Bereavement
In the house Of commons the Right Hon.
William II. Smith, the government leader,
with much emotion, referred TO the death Of
Mr.. John Bright. He said that he would
postpone his remarks on Mr. Bright until
Friday, when Mr.. Gladstone would be pres
emit Mr. Morley thanked Mr.. Smith for his
consideration in regard to Mr.. Gladstone.
Mr. Bright represented the Central division
of Birmingham in the house
The flags of both the Liberal and Tory
clubs were flying at half mast yesterday in
respect to the memory Of the dead
statesman, each party claiming him as its
own. Every evening newspaper even The
Star, prints leader eulogizing the famous
Birmingham commoner, and the Home
Rulers. one and ALL have forgotten MIR.
Brights Unionist sentiments, often strongly
expressed, in their admiration Of the sterling
qualities Of the man. No arrangements will
be made for filling his vacant seat In the
house Of commons until after the funeral.
though 1t is rumored that Mr. Chamberlain
has already cast his line with a view to be
coming the great mans successor 1t is un-
likely, however, that such a move on the part
OF the Radical leader viii be countenanced.
and If the dead mans youngest son, who 1
a staunch Unionist, win accept the candidacy
he wall be returned to his fathers seat with
out opposition, as an expression Of the esteem
in which John Bright was held by his political
friends and opponents alike.
The funeral Will take place at Roehdale on
Saturday. 1t viii be conducted as privately
as possible Rnd the body will be Inferred IN
the Quaker burying ground
The Right Hon. John Bright M. p. was a
son Of Jacob Bright, Of Greenbank, near
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
Fire h scranton.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 2s.-The massive
stone building on Wyoming avenue, known
as Library block. occupied by Cieland, Simp-
son q Taylor, dry goods, and a number of
lawyers and insurance agents. was gutted by
nre yesterday. Cleland, Simpson & Taylor's
STOCK OF goods was valued at sl00 600, but
Their loss Is probably covered by an insurance
Of Sioo,oOO on the building and contents. The
loss % other occupants of the building will
aggregate about $4,000 The Garnet and
wall paper establishment Of Villa rs & Nc
Anuity' ADJOINING the lulned building, was
osay damaged by fire and water Tie Ii
nrary block is owned by Cleiand Simpson &
Taylor and the II. J. Perez estate
Evening journal., 1889-03-28
Murderer Harvey Arrested.

TORONTO, March 2s w. H. Harvey, the
Guelph murderer, was turned over TO officers
from Guelph yesterday aud taken TO that city.
Harvey's appearances, when brought into
court, was that OF a man completely broken
down, mentally and physically. There is no
doubt Of his insanity. The police say that
Harvey came here last night expressly to mur-
ier his son. He sent message to his sons
aouse asking him to meet him. The police
Intercepted the message and Haryey's arrest
followed. Harvey's intention appears to have
been to kin his family before taking his own
life, thereby saving them the disgrace con
sequent upon his action.