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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15

'Mr Morton, surely you don't mean
it, FILTERED Miss Bell, while rosy
blush mounted to her smooth white brow.
Eyes, Bessie, mean every word Of it.
l have never seen any woman that
loved but you; do you think you could
care enough for me to be my wife37
"It's SO sudden stammered Mial
Bell.
II know it is, Bessie; but say yes
please do" he coaxed, gaining courage
to plead his cause, now that the ice was
broken.
What her answer was the reader can
judge; for three weeks later he led her
into his own home, and introduced her
as ''My wife, Mrs, Bessie Norton
Imagine the surprise and delight of
Ka,e and Lille at this sudden announce
mcnt.
"oh, Lii, didn't I tell you how it
would end9 And / am glad of itln cred
Kate, after she had kissed her new aunt
and nearly smothered Mr.. Morton with a
"bear hug in her delight at the turn
affairs had taken. ''But uncle, what
about the widowf' she quizzed, after the
surprise and excitement hal somewhat
subsidized
Mr.. Morton looked searchingly into
her face for moment, and catching the
CLEAN of mischief that sparkled in her
eye, he exclaimed
$50, mss, it was you was it7 might
have known it vas one of your tricks;
but then, all is we'll that ends we'll Fl
added, with a loving glance at the swes-'
face at the other side of the room
iFare73ey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
An Old nnchelor.s Valentine.

TThe author of this poem, which origina
ppeared in Ha,per's Magasine, mysterio
= disappeared in 1885, and has never b
card from At the time of his disappe
ne Mr.. Conant was editor Of Hdi7e
YeeLiHl
Were | not in the faded and sere
Yellow leaf Of my fiftieth year,
Katie dear, 1
Or could I recall the sunshine
OF youth to this dull heart of mine
would pen thee a gay valentine,
Katie mine. |
In ihe morning Of life, when the clea9
Vis;as show US no prospect to fear,
Katie dear,
Ere yet we have learned to repine,
We joyously bend at the shrine
OF the lovers good saint, Valentine,
Katie mine |
When we know that our sunset is near
And our sky is o'erclouded and drear,
Katie dear,
It's a strife t. feel jaunty and fine,
And our fssey can hardly incline
u 90 homage TO st. Valentine,
Katie mine. I
And yet, if had thee right near,
! would whisper a word in thy ear,
Katie dear,
And beg thee to open thy shrine
OF thy heart to this poor one of mine,
Instead Of gay valeztine,
Katie mine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
Water Essential for Grinding Wheat.

One of the largest millers in the
United States, c. A. Pilsbury, is cred
tied with asserting that milers do not
dampen their wheat before grinding it.
This is correct of some millers, but not
of all, and the reason is not attributable
to differences in millers, but to differ
ences in wheat. Mos of the California
wheat ground in this state is moistened,
because it is necessary to do so. On the
other hand, Oregon wheat will not stand
dampening, as it contains enough water
without this treatment.
On this account local millers prefer
California wheat, as they can add the
..ae9essary wates for nctl,ing, whieh.,tAey-
have to pay for in the Oregon article.
When shipped abroad or stored for
months at tidewater, there is less differ
enee, as wheat which is not moist will
become so in damp atmosphere. Cali
fornia wheat when aiioat gains two to
three Tef cent. from absorption-af
moisture. A certain percentage of water
in wheat is essential u render it fit for
grinding, and the moisture has to be
either found in the grain or applied arti-
fcially thereto, ,-.Sqa Francisco Grocer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
A StunnnANns Mystery.

Proctor declared that few even among
scientific men appreciate the amazing
mystery of the force we call gravity.
Wonderful as is the familiar attraction Of
bodies to the earth, grayitation is al
together greater mystery when co.sid-
cred as property possessed by matter.
The universality Of the property which
belongs not merely to this or that sub
lance, but to every SUI stance, solid,
liquid CT gaseous, and not to such aggre-
tations of matter, but to the ultimate
lolecules and atoms is an amazing, If
ot an appalling mystery. Here is mat
er, which men call inert, not merely
possessing inherent force, but with lis
hole texture ms inct with inherent
! nexplained, probably inexplicable pow
"A. But if the universally of grayi-
! stion, and the infinite range of the
abrce thus exerted by all matter are Won
erful, infinitely more wonderful is the
' n:aaeous nature of its operation.
.,'his quality of universal gravitation is
ldeed so wonderful that few who hear
/ it for the first time can even admit
/ lat it is possible. Yet the astronomer
as been able to demonstrate that the
terval of time required for gravity to
! Stend its action from one body in space
any other body, even if separated by "a
Instance so great that light at 1S7, OOO
lies per second takes thousands of years
cross it, is less than any interval which
in be measured. Trenton (N. d)
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
Relic of a Famous Battle.

4 white pine tree was cut recently Two
miles south of Shade Mills, in Garrett
County, near the site of the old Btaddoek
road, and converted into shingles. 1t
wa'a large tree, and by expert woodsmen
estimated to be at least three hundred
years old. In cutting it up the saw,
gong through some tough substance,
then supposed to be knot, attr ,cted
attention, and investigation disclosed
bullet embedded within two inches Of the
heart The tree at this point was 80
inches in diameter. About onc-tllird Of
the bullet was sawed away, the remainder
weighing at least an ounce, being left in
a Grner of the butt end of a shingle
The ball is supposed TO have been shot
from musket by one of Braddock's men
dudng the campaign which eliminated
in the disaster at Fort Du Quesne. In
this event the bullet was embedded in
the tree 13S years ago, each years
growth burying it deeper. 1t is a most
interesting memento of the ill-starred
campaign of 1755.-Baltimor5 Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
KATE'S STRATRGEM.

In cosy breakfast room three per,
sons were seated around the cheerful
table. Mr.. Morton, fine looking nj hn
Of 40, wealthy and a bachelor, and Dis
two young and pretty nieces, Lille ald
Kate Dale.
Uncle Bert, you oat to gctparried, .
said Kate, suddenly breaking silcnfc
which had lasted some minutes.
"What for, mis,2' asked her uncle, hs
he laid aside the paper he was readingl
"We,l, = replied Kate, you see Lille
is going to marry Frank Hill and go 10
Chicago to live, and l." with a pretty
blush, ''will marry Walter Field at the
same time and go to Detroit; So don't
You see, you will be alone, for you viii
not g with ei her of us.
"Well, what of that, Miss Pussl'
asked her uncle smiling.
81 should like to know who is goiul
to look after your comfort and give VI
good scolding when you come honk
late at night, demanded Kate in voif
of authority.
"Wcll, can do very we'll without tEs
@eoidine, and iicxpect that Aunt Molif
can take care of the rest, he answeref
lightly, amused at Miss Kate's air.
"Aunt Mollie, indeed Yes, she wil
do very we'll with the cooking, but yen
see she will not take care of the other
things as she would if you were married
and there was some one to give orders
about the housework," answered Kate,
shaking her head.
"Well, did not get married when I
was young man, and l don't think
will now; and besides, there is no one
whom know or care to marry" he
added, slipping his coffee.
There is little Miss Bell retorted
Kate, darting a quick, sly glance at her
nncle from under her dark lashes.
"'Bosh' he said nervously, while
faint flush rose to his forehead.
"Well, then, there is the Widow Day
ton, and know that she admires you
and would willingly become Mrs. Nor
ton.
Mr. Morton had Wholesome horror Of
the Widow Dayton, who had on several
occasions tried to capture the wealthy
bachelor, but had failed sadly; and Of
this Kate was well aware, and at times
teased her uncle numerically.
"Heayen protect me from ever marry
ing her! She has two red headed,
freckle-faced boys, and has badgerea
one man to death already" reptile Mr..
NJ rton hurriedly, as he pushed back his
chair from the table.
"But, uncle, continued Kate, 'the
widow has set her can for vou AMI Won,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
For SALE.


"'l'' but remained standing toying
1erVously ! with the buttons on his gloves.
ror several momess.s-.ss,5ist44 ike Then
=. av0iee that you'd trembls, in spite Of
A's s'sforts 70 Be calm, he said:
's have come to psk you
question. VIII you marry mela
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
NO. 43.
The Old Home.


In the quiet shadow Of twilight
stand by the garden door,
And e. ze on the old, old homestead
So cherished an loved OF yore.
But the ivy now is twininy
Unframed DER window and wall;
Ard no more the voice of the ch ldren
Is tchoiny through the hall.
Through years of pain and sorrow,
Since first l had to p rt,
The thought Of the dear old homestead
Has ling around my helrt;
The porch embowcsei with roseS
The gables dropping caves,
Aud the song Of the birds at twilight
Amid The orchard leaves.
And tie rms OF those who loved me
In the happy childhood years
Apps ar at the dnsky Windows
Through V 81 II dimmed with tears.
l hear their VOICES cilling
From the shadowy far away,
And | ,tretch my arns toward them
In the gloom f the twilight gray.
But cn'y the night winds answer,
As cry thr ugh the di NAL air;
And only the bat comes swooping
From the darsness of its liar.
Yet sti the voice of my childh) ID
Is calling from far away,
And the faces Of those who loved me
Smile through the shadows gray.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
HUMOROUS.

The National Game-Politics.
Seldom on smoking jackets.
A large snowdrop-An avalanch.
The great Russian Him-The Car.
Committee on the whole-Well dig
gers
The best way to kill falsehood is to
let it lie.
The clements are angry when the
waterspout.
The guillotlne block is one of the
French polling places.
Some men a.c always willing to stand
up for the la lies, excepting perhaps in
horse car.
A philosopher once remarked that he
helped eject a certain man to Congress
because he was so lazy he couldn't do any
harm.
The man with the glass eye has the
great consolation that lie is putting on
more style than his neighbor; he has
stained glass window to his soul.
Smith Go Robinson, cigar dealcr)-I
see you have changed your store again.
Burnt out2 Robinson (whose last store
was seizea bS sherifD No; fred out.
I Adding Insult to injury First Shop
ping Madam, that's my muffi
Second Shopping Fiend- Why, how
inexcusably stupid of me to pick up an
i'm tation monkey-skinl
II suppose" said the visitor, "you
get used to life in Sing Sing" "Oh,
indeed, yes, replied the prisoner. ''We
get very much attached to the old place.
That is why we don't leave it sooner"
''NGy dear young lady," said gushing
eirti-t to her, you are positively lovoiy9
Wouldn't you ike me to do you in oil9"
'Fsir, f" exclaimed her fathers pride, in,
d:gnanty, ''do you take me for sar-
dinel"
The Duke of soggerrath-" Do you
know, me dear young lady that I'm
tempted to carry home one of you
American gyrls mysef9"
Miss Crisp" You'd have to carry
her, your grace. ."-Judge.
mo, " SAID Mrs Shoddic, eve have to
pay our fare nowadays, as the railro;d
companies will not give Charles passes
on account of this nasty real estate COM
mcrcc law" and then she sighed and
made faces at the railroad corporation.
Tourist Ito stage driver in the Yellow
stone region)-Are there any wonderful
curiosities to be seen in this region, dri-
yer? Stage Wonderful curiosi-
ties Well, l should say there werel
Why, you drop a rock down that gorge,
come back in three days and you can
hear the echo.
1t seems that the Esquimaux name
their children after the expressions they
hear used by English sailors. If a Sun
day school should ever he established
among those blubber eaters, it would not
seem at all sweet and edifying to hear
the youngsters pipe up such names as
"Go-to-ITalfax."
Lengthen out the 'Delth List columnl
Hoist the advertising rates;
Make the headlines black and solemn-
Little Johnny's got his skates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
Flexible stone.


There lay this morning on the desk of
Mr.. Samuel IIodgkins, acting chief clerk
Of the War Department a stone wrapped
in brown paper. 1t weighed about a
pound and was perhaps 13 inches in
length, - in width and one-third of an
inchthick. The texture of the stone
was 6.e and presented no evidence Of
stistitication, and was smooth over the
cnirs~usface. A knife blade made no
impression on the particles. There was
SnsseaAs 10 its being a genuine stonc
Dus 10 HeNeirneiess possessed the f;exibil-
ity OF piece of India rub cr. when
taken in the hand and shaken in the di-
rectiog of its flat surfaces it would
bend back and forth with
q dull, mufiled sound The move
ment was more of a laxily in the adhe-
sion apparently than an elasticity. When
held horizontally by one end the other
would drop and remain in that position.
With The two ends supported On rests,
The free centre could be pressed half an
inch below the middle line. With one
end held firmly on the desk the Other
could be bent upward over an inch. Tht
was not confined to the one
direction--in the plane of the fiat sur
facesAbut the entire stone seemed to be
constructed on the principle OF an uni
veisal joint, with a movement in all di-
rectons under pressure.
1t came from mountain in North
and bears the name Of ''fexible
sand stone" The entire mountain is
composed of this material, and pieces cut
at random exhibit the same flexible
= Washington Sur.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
Fish Hooks.

A fish-hook is such little thing tc
contemplate unless you have it stuck in
your finger that one can hardly conceive
OF its manufacture being a considerable
industry, where fine patented machinery
and great skill is required. Fish hooks
arc made from steel wire. 1t is softened,
one end pointed and barbei by ma
chinery and the other fattened on a
small anvil. Then it is curved, eBam-
elled q dark blue color and hardened.
A 4od fish hook is the delight of fish.
eInLn- Cripple.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
] Blind Young Colored Prodigy.

o3car Moore, blind negro boy not
quitd scyr years of age, is the latest
youthful prodigy. Little Moore has o
memory that AIaealllay might have envied.
de sail recite poems and sing songs in
English, German, ana Danish. His
lllaffnss arc very ordinary negroes, and
thd wonder is where he learned all that
ne knows.-Harper's B gar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15
The Last Bird to Retire.

u 4f,x.,s .ss5m The birds wlioh gest a'r-
1sg X the day and seek their food atnight,
Cd the night jar and the various kinds Of
Evils, and putting aside also thoio whlof
i summer frequently sing all the nlgn'
through, as the nightingale, the wool
lark and the seGge warbler it seems tha'
the robin is the last bird to seek repose.
1t may be oiteu heard singing until nea'
y midnight IN the early summer, aaa IN
the winter Is to be seen hopping about
long after other birds have gone 70
rest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-15

"Nny nate, you surely wouldn't VI
uncle to marry such vixen as Mrs. /
ton47 laughed Lille. 2
''No, don't want him to marry
for she would have him badgere{
death IN a months time; but it wouls r
such fun if she only would propose
him, and maybe that would scare y
into marrying some one else"
Silence reigned for few minutess-
his speech Of Kate's; each was bu
with her own thoughts. All at on
Kata spraug to her feet, with mischief
her eyes, and elappSnss a,sg hands e
clAimed
81 have II. Lnii"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-25
WACO.
Pistol Toters Who Hope to Escape Imprison-
ment-State Base Ball League
All Right.

Special to the Gazette.
WACO, Tex, Feb. 24-The county
court adjourned last night TO the infinite
delight of several pistol s'toters - who
were successful in preventing their cases
from being tried at this term and hope
before the next session that the relief
bill before the Legislature making
imprisonment in such cases OPP
tional with the jury shall have
become q law. Since the passage of the
law no man has been imprisoned in the
McLennan county jail to serve out SEN
tence for such an offense, although a
number of arrests have been made and
indictments found for carrying pistols.
The report of City superintendent Nc
Oregon for last week shows 2084 children
in the public schools of the city, and an
average attendance of 1878.
Secretary J. B. Craig of the State base
ball league reports everything moving off
finely with no bitches. He says the talk
about Galveston backing out is not well
founded, as the managers on the
beach were the first to pay in the
assessment authorized at the last meeting
of the league. Parties of reliable char
acEeF are at WOrk IN Dallas, ana the re-
ports from there are encouraging. Presi-
dent Newburg has appointed Mr. Tom
Mason one of the umpires for the coming
season.
The churches were all well attended to-
day. AT the Fifth Street Methodist
church a memurial service vas held for
the late bishop Fl n. McTyeire of the
Southern Methodist church. Rev. J. NJ.
Halsell of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church delivered n special sermon to
mothers Rev. T T. Mitchell filed the
pulpit of the Austin Street Presbyterian
church in the absence of the pastor Rev.
S a. King, who went to Galveston TO
dedicate d church there. Mr.. sloane
of Bryan held service at ST. Paul's
church in the absence of the rector, Rev.
w. w. DeHart, who was called away on
paroclial duties. Mr. II. E. Brown, a
member of the international committee
of the Y. NJ G.. A. held a special meet
iEsiig Tor young men at 4:3o pm at the
Baptist church.
Miss Annie Armstrong, who has been
visiting friends in Waco, has returned to
her home in Bryan.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-25

/ throne OF grace in our prayers, ever be-
seeching that God of nations unto whom
our fathers looked and were lightensd
to guide yon by His counsels to shield
you by His providence, TO enrich you
with heavenly wisdom, and TO make you
perfect in every good work to do His
will. -
DR.. Haines during the delivery of this
farewell tribute spoke with much feeling
and had the rapt attention of his large
audience. Gen. Harrison sat with head
slightly bowed Us though greatly affected
by the solemnity of the occasion, as also
were. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee.
a PETITION FOR DIVINE AID.
At the conclusion of his remarks the
pastor closed the services with this
prayer:
q Almighty and everlasting God
heaven is Thy throne and the earth Thy
footstoel, and both heaven and earth are
sovereign ruler Of nations. Thou
givest the kingdoms of the world to
whomsoever Thou wit. Thou workest
all things after the counsel of Thy will
We beseech Thee now TO take unto Thy
holy care Thy servant whom Thou hast
called TO be chief magistrate of this
people. Endow him plentifully with
the gifts of Thy spirit. Let
THY wisdom be his guide. Let
Thy arm be his strength. Direct him in
all his coUnsels and actions to Thy glory
and to the welfare of this land, that
through him justice and truth and peace
may abound; that from him and those
associated with him in authority there
may go out influences TO develop
the highest interests of our nation.
Aud together with Thy servant regard,
we pray Thee, all the members of his
household. Keep them under the shadow
of Thy wings. Crown their lives with
the blessings of Thy providence and Thy
grace. AS they go from us, our Heaven
" Father, we commit them unto
Thy care. We make this
our prayer. Wilt Thou, Lord, bless and
keep theml Wilt Thou, Lord, make
Thy face to shine upon them and be gra-
ciOus unto them. Wilt Thou, Lord, lift
I'D the light of Thy countenance on them
and give them peace. And now unto
Him Who Is able TO do exceeding album
dainty above that we ask or think, be
honor and glory, through Jesus Christ
forever and ever. Amen
FAREWELL
AS the congregation rose from their
peace offering many handkerchiefs
were visible and the older mem
bers of the church were particularly af-
fected.
Just before Diminishing his congregation
DR.. Haines asked that all rise and join in
singing "'Our Native Home'' TO the tune
of America and words of the hymn
were rendered with so much pathos that
hundreds of the audience were affected
10 tears and both General and Mrs. Har-
rison were visibly affected. AS the con-
gregation passed out all the members of
church and many who were not members
hOclzed over TO where General aud Mrs.
Harrison were standing, near the side
entrance and babe them good bye. The
general will leave his home at 2:15 p. m.
to morrow escorted by Governor Hovey,
Mayor Denny and other distinguished cit
liens. When their carriage reaches the
corner of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets
it will be met by an escort of 400 or more
veterans of the George II Thomas post
and escorted to the depot.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-25
FEATHERED NESTS.
Running Expenses of the District
Courts of New Mexico.
Legislative Committee Appointed to See
Where the Two Hundred Thou
sand Dollars Went.
Clerk and Stenographer of the Chief Justice
Placed Under Arrest for Declining
to Answer Questions.
INDICATIONS OF FRAUD.


Special to the Gazette.
SAINT FE, N. NJ, Feb. 24.-During
the past year the running expenses Of the
district courts of this territory cost the
Taxpayers SEQ. 900, and the present
legislative assembly has appointed q
committee of its members TO Investigate
the matter.
a large number of witnesses have been
examined and rather startling array of
facts and figures is expected when the
committee presents its report prior to the
adjournment of the legislature next
Thursday.
r. NJ. Johnson and W. f. Gartner,
who came out from Warsaw, Ind, as
clerk and stenOgrapher respectively for
Chief Justice E. V. Long, were sub
p9ned yesterday TO appear before the
investigating committee, but refused TO
do so and were arrested last night for
contempt by order of the territory SEN
ate. When the sergeant-at arms
brought them before the committee they
DECLINED TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.
Johnson is alleged to have cleared $50,
600 by taxing exorbitant fees against the
territory and defendants during his two
years service as clerk, and his testimony
u CSpCCidlIS OcSlIcu Ol the
Upon his refusal to answer the senate
ordered that Johnson and Gartner be con-
fined IN the supreme court chamber under
the custody of the sergeant alarms until
they purged themselves of contempt or
until the legislature adjourned sine die.
Through attorneys the two prisoners
secured from Judge r. A. Reeves a writ
of habeas corpus and the same was served
on the president and eight members of
the senate by the county sheriff.
The senate took no official notice of the
writ, but presently the sergeant-at-
arms appeared in the court with the pris-
oners, and, by an attorney, asked that
the writ be made returnable on Monday
in order to afford him time to get up the
papers in the case, setting forth the cir
cumstanees under which johnson and
Gartner are restrained from their liberty
Judge Reeves gave the sergeant-at-
arms until p. m. on Monday to answer,
and in the meantime decided that the
prisoners be turned over to the custody of
the sheriff, which was done The attor-
neys are at work tonight getting up the
papers in the case.