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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
Primitive Postal SOrrioO

Inc postal arrangements in Morocco,
are indeed Of the most primitive natur,
IN TINS s'Iange country throughout tn,
length and breadth of which nubli,
prayers arc still offered up in all tn,
mosques on every Friday for the re
conquest and recovery of the kingdom
of Granada, whence the Moors were OK
PEELED over four centuries ago. The
postal service is performed by C, uriers
lean, naked ha.f-stalved Arabs, whose
food consists Of little "douta" cak,
ana lew dates. At night they halt
only iof a shor, rest, and in order t.
waken themselves at a certain time they
lasten cord to one Of their feet and set
fire to II before going to sleep. They
cross foross infested with wild bears.
climb mountains inaccessible to mules,
and swim rivers that horses could not
pass. They run the whole distance at q
sort OF Jog trot, travelling sometimes for
whole days beneath "A burning sun with
out seeing atree or a drop Of water, and
when they reach their journeys end thoy
start again at once to go back. A mule
takes five days to reach Fcz from Tan
gicr. a courier cover, the distance on
foot in three days AMI half. Such a
thing as a mail cart has never been seen
or even heard Of in Morocco. Indeed,
there arc only two eonvej jances on
wheels in tie whole empire, one Of
which is the carriage presented to the
sultan BY Queen Victoria 1t is kept at
Mequinez, and his majesty invariably
uses it when residing in that city; he,
however, insists that the coachman shall
run on foot beside the horses, since il
would never do for a nero subject TO sit
on q more elevated seat than that of the
Emperor. -Ne,0 York. Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
A Now Drug.

According to the Berlin correspond
ent Of the Medical ant Surgic@ Reporter
the lew drug, sulfonal, is by no means
as harmless as has bccl asserted DR..
Bornemann has just reporte a calc of
severe poisoning resulting from the adj
ministration of the drug The patient
to whom sulfonal was given for insom-
MIA caused 10y cerebral excitement was a
physician. The result was a pronounced
intoxication, showing very complicated
symptoms. There was a distinct inter
ference of ordination, first in the
lower and later in the upper extremi-
ties. lie could not, for instance, raise
cup of coffee
A very prominent feature of the poi
soning was his perverted feelings and
illusions. The patient believed he had
two heads, four feet and arms, etc. or
he believed he was on boat or in a
railway car, and that some one was
about to kill him. Theic Illusions may
be termed rehoctory. The ataxia re-
fcrred to is a central one, as it remained
unchanged no matter whether the eyes
were opened or closed. This distinction
between central and sensory ataxia has
been made by Professor Mendcl. The
drug did not exert any unfavorable in
fuence over the heart and circulation
which appears opposed to the warning
Of DR.. schmey not to use sulfonal in
anrina nnclnria nrtnrinn nlnrnaia
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24

ynlNG All experience the wonderful
io"nui beneficial effects OF
v.U, .1o' nrO Ayers SarsapariIia
NIou-N Children with Sore Eyes, Sors
AGED, Ears, or any scrofUlous or syph-
.fitie- t,.ittE mas i,a made healthy and strong
EssssIs sxssM sesls1ks asAsx
cola NV ALI Druggists; 81. six bottles for s6
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
HUMOROUS
An art centcr-The mosaic.

An art center-The mosaic.
Up to dots-Telograph opcrators
"a dead give away Bcquosts by
will
Oklahoma is doing land Office bu5i-
ness.
Always making facos"--1'ho pol-cctrailL.
painter
Talk about wanting the Earth; some
men wouldn't be satisfied with an up
holstcrod comet
Miss W bash (of Chicago "'m not
going to let Charley hirt with that girl
Tm determined to put my foot down on
it, Miss Costique-"IIow cruel you
arc That would be a crusher.
"John," said a NIilkman to his assis-
tant, Ego down ana buy those two
cows we were looking at yesterday, drop
in at the store and order feed for this
week, and get new sucker for the
pump"
Yeast-You have practicing physi-
clan next door, ! hear Crimsonbeak
Clearing the sound q a piano) We
have asff,l.ysie;an next door out think
that is his daughter doing the prac-
ticing.
Minister (who has Just driven his
horse to wedding in the country ~
"Can hitch out here - Prospective
Bridcgroom-"Wel, no. Guess Sal
and the folks rather have the htchin
done in the house.
"Bromley, did you tell Jones that l
never told the TRUTH" Il said. on the
contrary, that you occa,ionaly iradvert-
emily told the truth "WcIl, that's
something else. I won't allow any
man to intimate that Pm constitutional
liar.
Brounston-'Miss Briter passed quito
a compliment on you yesterday, Cadet" "
Cadet "Aw-yes' There are lois Of
the ladies' who do that, don't you
know" Brouuston-" 'M'hm She
said you were the most ladylike young
person she ever met !"
Douglass Jerrold once made this re-
mark about a man whom he had re )cat-
edly written, in vain. for some money:
81 have written him, said Jcrrold, to
an acquaintance, ''bu. got nothing =
"Strange, said the other, .for he is Il
man full Of kindness" "Yes, replied
Jcrrold, 'un- romitting kindness"
Wherry Likely a recollection Of boat
race day) Nervous old gentleman
"Dop't you think it's dangerous for 50
many people to get in the fcrry-boat
at one timer Acknowledgment,
sir9 Not bit of it. Why, they all
paid their money before thcy stated"
Bobby had been imparting to the
minister the important and cheerful in
formation that his father had got new
set of false teeth. Indeed, Bobby"
replied the minister, indulgcntIy; 'and
what will he do with the old setl" "Oh,
s'pose," repliel Bobby, "they'II cut
'em down and make mo wear EN-.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24

According to the Fie!d, the possible
length Of the life Of a horse is far beyond
the average duration Of it. A horse
fifteen years old is usually accounted of
little value and, as rule, it would be
difficult to give away the survivor Of
eighteen or twenty yers But horses
useful life extends to thirty or forty
years, and il the animal is used with
care, it may do valuable service during
all this long term. It may be noticed
that all the recorded instauceI OF vrey
aged horse go to show that their live
were shortened by some mischance, and
not by old age.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24

hAS SOhiiAS II thSc VI Il ltSu ouIWdIu.
Besides the guides, Mr. Devenish was
well acquainted with the immense caves
where, besides the weird Guacharo, the
great serpent had now taken 10 his
abode. These caves, like many others
in this island, had long been known to
be tcnanted by the gloomy Gaucharo or
Diablotin. 1t was also said that besides
their having entrances in each side of
the mountain foanfng waterfall ex-
listed in the eoncavities of the interior.
at the foot Of which was large pool
the waters Of which were supposed to
flow through dark and sinuous snbter-
raneous passages to become on the level
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24

the country after the snake, among
them Jose Conception and Paul Le-
grand, Sr., fathers Of two child vic
Tins, on whose grim features was writ
ten quenchless determination to wfeak
vengeance deep and dire on the fiendish
serpent. Dogs were literally used in
the hunt, but as often as the scent was
obtained and followed for short dis
tanoe some stream would disconeeFt the
hopes of the pursuers. A tendency was
noticed, however, on the part Of the
many tracks to show an unmistakablc
direction toward the mountains north Of
Arima.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
Under the Leaves.

A carpet all of faded brown,
On the gray bough a dove that grieves,
Death seemeth here to have his own,
But the Spring violets nestle down
Under the leaves.
A brow austere and sad gray eyes,
Locks in which care her silver wcavcs;
Hope seometh tomboi no more to rise,
But God he knowcth ON what wise
Love for Loves sunshine waiting lies
Under the leaves.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
A Dogs Remarkable Intelligence.

Mr.. D. w. Austin of Pennington,
Me, has a young English field spaniel
that exhibits almost wonderful powers Of
intelligence. For in addition to an ebil-
ity to do any trick that any ordinary
dog can perform he will do these extra
ordinary performances: Told 10 die he
will drop down and become perfectly
rigid and apparently lifclcss and no sort
of temptation avails to move him, not
even rear bits of meat Or game will Sc
duce him to come to life, but upon tell
ing him, "Tom Adams is coming"
ja "A a''sssssc ''sass' % q T III il'''HSes' 'Ss'
up all life and animation again. Told
to say his prayers he will stand upon his
hind legs and clasp his forepnws TO-
gether in an attitude Of deep devotion,
and nothing can distract his attention
until the word ''Amcn' is pronouHce
by one of the spectators. In addition
to all this he is 50 polite dog that he
viii not enter a door until invited to
inc in, but will stand looking wistful-
ly in waiting for the word of invitation.
Although only dog yet he exhibits
marks Of intelligence and politeness that
il would be well if some two-legged AMI
mails would try and imita'e.- Le'oistg@
(Nc) journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-24
AYERS PILLS.

A large proportion of the diseases which
cause human suffering result from derauge-
ment of the stomach, bowels, and liver.
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS act directly upon
these organs, and are especially designed to
euro the diseases caused by their derange.
ment, including Constipation, Indiges-
tion, Dyspepsia, Headache, Dysentery,
and host of other ailments, for all of
which they are a safe, sure, prompt, and
pleasant remedy. The extensive use Of these
PILLS by eminent physicians in regular prac-
tee, shows mmistakably the estimation in
which they are held by the medical profes-
sion
These PILLS are compounded of vegetable
substances only, and are absolutely free from
calomel or any other injurious ingredient.
Sufferer from Headache writes:
"AYER's Pitts are invaluable to mo. and
are my constant companion. l have been
a severe sufferer from Headache, and your
PILLS are the only thing l could look to
for relief. One dose will quickly move nv
bowels and free my head from pain They
are the most effective and the easiest physie
/ have ever found. 1t is pleasure to me to
speak in their praise, and | always do SO
when occasion offers.
W. l.. PAGE, of w. l.. Page s. Bro"
Franklin St, Richmond, Va, June 3, 1889.
81 have used AYERS PILLS IN number.
less instances as recommended by you, and
have never known them to fail to accomplish
the desired result We constantly keep them
on hand mt our home, and prize them as a
pleasant, safe, aud reliable family medicine.
FOR DYSPEPSIA they are invaluable.
j. II. HAYES"
Mexia, Texas, June II, 1882.
The REV. FRANCIS Is. HARLowE, writing
from Afidiitd, Ga, says: " For some years
past 1 have been subject TO constipation,
from which, in spite Of tho use OF medi-
eines of various kinds, 1 suffered increasing
Inconvenience, until some months ago i
began taking AYERS Pills. They have
entirely corrected the costye habit, and
have vastly improved my general health"
AYERS CATHARrTc PILLS correct irregu-
larlties Of the bowels, stimulate the appe-
tite and digestion, and by their prompt and
thorough action give tone and yigor to the
whole physical economy.
PREPARED ny
DR.. &c. Aver &Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Press., 1889-05-23

WARP
 Both countries were too we'll satisfied with the general result to waste time or discussion over small matters. Great Britain had lost some forts and some ships, but these would have been com. paratively useless in the new system of warfare. On the other hand, she had gained not only the incalculable advan- tage of the alliance, but magnificent and unsurpassed landlocked basin on the coast of Wales.
 The United States had been obliged to pay an immense sum on account of the contract with the war syndicate, but this was considered money SO well spent, and so much less than an ordinary war would have cost, that only the mos: violent administration journals ever alluded to 1t.
 Reduction of military and naval forces and gradual disarmament was now the policy of the allied nations. Such forces and such vessels as might be demanded for the future operations of the war sym dioate were retained. A few field bat teries of motor guns were all that would be needed on land, and a comparatively small number of armored ships would suffice to carry the motor guns that would be required at sea.
 NOW there would be no moro mere ex- hibitions of the powers of the instanta- neous motor bomb. Hereafter, if battles must be fought, they would be battles of annihilation.
 This is the history of the great syndi- cate war. Whether or not the Anglo American syndicate was ever called upon to make war, is not to be stated here. But certain it is that after the formation of this syndicate all the nations of the world began to teach English in theig schools, and the Spirit of Civilization raised her head with confident smile.
The Press., 1889-05-23

who was sitting near by. 'sWhat you are talking about is not warl We might as well send out 2 codfish trust to settle national disputes. In the next sea fight we'll save ourselves the trouble of gnaw- ing and crunching at the sterns of the enemy. We'll simply send 8 note aboard requesting the foreigner to be so good as If properly marked and numbered, will be returned to him on the conclusion of peace. This wouM do just as well as twisting it of, and save expense. No, sir, will not join you In julep. l have made no alliance over new fangled inventionsl Waiter. fetch me some rum and hot waterp -
 Tn the midst of the profound satisfac- tion with which the members of the American war syndicate regarded the success of their slabors = labors alike profitable to themselves and to the re- gently contending nations-and in-the gratihed pride with which they received the popular and official congratulations was but one little cloud, one regret.
 In the course of the great syndicate war life had been lost. Thomas Hutchins, while assisting in the loading of coal on one of the repellers, was acci- dentally killed by the falling of a derrick.
 The syndicate gave a generous sum to the family of the unfortunate man, and throughout the United States the occur renee occasioned 8 deep feeling of sym pathetic regret. A popular subscription was started to build a monument to the memory of Hutchins, and contributions came n& only from all parts of the United States but from many persons in Great Britain, who wished to assist in the erection of this. tribute to the man who had fallen in the contest which had been of as much benefit to their country as to his own.
 Some weeks after the conclusion of the treaty a public question was raised, which at first threatened to annoy the American government, but it proved tC be of little moment. An anti-adminis tration paper in Peakville, Ark, asserted that in the whole of the published treaty there was not one word in regard to the fisheries question, the complications aris- ing from which had been the cause of the war. Other papers took up the matter, and the government then discovered that In drawing up the treaty the fisheries business had been entirely overlooked. official circles when Ihis discovery was announced; but as it was considered that the fisheries question was one which would take care of itself, or be readily disposed of in connection with number of other minor points which remained to be settled between the two countries, it was decided to take no notice of the i'm. piled charge of neglect, and to let the matter drop. And as the opposition party took no real interest in the question but little more was said about it.
The Press., 1889-05-23

THE campaign in the interest of the pro- hibitory amendment to the constitution is to be opened by non-partisan mass convention in Hartford next week, on the 29th of May Wednesday,, at Unity Hall.
 IN the election of delegates to constitution al conventions the two Dakotas and Wash ington are decidedly republican, and Montana democratic, though not strongly so, electing 34 republicans. B democrats and independ- ent democrats, the popular vote being nearly equally divided.
The Press., 1889-05-23
ssMoRE THAN rwENrY YEAns 4.

'MoRE THAN TWENTY YEARS AGO." With tears upon soldiers grave l bent wreath to lay. And little David, standing by, ASKS Wo1deringly, "What makes yon cry? love to hear the music play: Pm glad it is Memorial Day: Why should you cry7 the war, you know, Was very, very, long ago. Mot very long," say; but he, Reprovmgly, looks up at me: ...Yes, very long; you said, you know, Twas more than twenty years agop The little sunlit face before My misty eyes grows dim; What is but yesterday to me Seems like an age to him. Fresh in my heart the parting pang, I hear the last good-by, As my brave brother turns away On wars red field to die. But all say is, "Davy dear, Perhaps you'll sometime know It takes not very long for more Than twenty years to go."
 Marian Douglas, in June Wide Apaks.
The Press., 1889-05-23
Yhe 2teas.
Thursday Evening, May 2s, 1889.

JAMEsMoLAUeHLIN 6 SON, PUBLISHERS. $ 50 per year. $1 s5 when paid strictly in advance
The Press., 1889-05-23

We have a number of delinquent subscribers on our list, and wishing to straghten all such accounts ear nestly desire that each of them call on Or communi cate with us at once We shall feel obliged to take uniform course with all who do not do so
The Press., 1889-05-23

Ar the first meeting of the newly chartered Stafford Springs Ag'l Society, held on the 11th inst, the doings of the previous meetings of subscribers to the capital stock were ratified, and the officers then designated declared to be elected anew. It was voted that Oct. 9th and 9th be the designated dates for the exhi- bition of 1889. The meeting adjourned to Saturday of this week, (25th) at 10 a. m., when a committee chosen at the first meeting will report for acceptance constitution for the society and regulations for fairs.
The Press., 1889-05-23
OIL STOVES
 And REFRIcERAToRs For 1889.

necessary to be observed, all of which are embodied in the
The Press., 1889-05-23

MoNIToR!
 Ist-Positive safety.
 2d-Perfect combustion.
 Simplicity of construction. ,.. : 4th-Durability.
 5th-An even flame and heat. 6th-Economy.
 The first and most important thing to be considered is SAFETY. All explosions come from the generation of gas, and gas can only be generated in a vacant space with heat op- erating upon it.
 The MONITOR is so constructed that there is no vacant place in which gas can be gen. erated, thus making it as safe as any coal or wood stove. ''''
 If you examine and compare any oil stove constructed on the lamp principle (that is with all the oil under the fame) with the Monitor you will see the point at once.
 The MONITOR is on exhibition and, flo. sale by
 M. G. MOORE, Cor. Main-st. and Furnace-Ave.
 Also agent for BALDWIN & CHEVY DRY AIR REFRIGERATOR, which has come tc stay.
The Press., 1889-05-23

~ State of Connecticut,) ss
 County of Holland, { ee' I, W. M. Cerbin, Cashier of the above-named bank, do soemny that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 VIM. M. CORBIN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day Of May, 1889. CHAS. F. HARDWOOD, Notary Public. CoRREcT-Attest: CHARLES |. DEAN, ] D;ract.
 CYRIL JOHNSON, DO ns
 J. F. CHAMBERLAIN. 'ie'
The Press., 1889-05-23

Ludlow, Mass, 18th, Wealthy, s9, widow of Gaius Pease of Somers.
 Ashford, 14th, Abigail o., s6, widow of Alanson Peck.
 Ashford, 16th, E. L. Upton, 80.
 South Coventry, 17th, Julia A. Clark, Il.
 Holland, 11th, at the residence of A. J. Mccormick Nancy T, Warner, 80.
The Press., 1889-05-23

THE legislature will be unjust to put upon the railroads the entire cost of eliminating existing grade highway crossings.
The Press., 1889-05-23


 Loans and discounts. s................ $13s, ,794 AZ Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. l26 " U. s. bonds to circulation. 12,6OO % Due from approved reserve agents. 1O,061 Al Due from other National Banks, ........ 461 S2 Real estate, furniture and fixtures. 15OOO % Current expenses and taxes paid. l,lO5 Sl Premiums paid d...................... 3,437 50 Checks and other cash items. ........... IA 20 Bills of other banks. 1,19O % Fract'l paper currency, nickes and cents, 1S1 35 Specie ,,,....................., 4,OO0 % Legal tender notes tes................. 5,S25 % UScertifcates of deposit for legal tenders 1000 O0 Redemption fund with U. s. Treasurer 5
 per cent. of circulation) ............ 562 % $1ss,s5s 40 LIABILITIES.
 Capital stock paid in. in................ $5O,OOo % Surplus fund. .......................... 1,262 S3 Undivided profits. ts................... 3,767 75 National Bank notes outstanding. ........ 11,M0 % Individual deposits subject to check.. 1O3,693 46 Demand certificate of deposit. .......... 14,046 IS Due to other National Banks. ........... 5,S4S 23
 $1s9, ,35S 40 State of COnnecticut.)
The Press., 1889-05-23

Married Mansfield, 22d, Lewellyn J. Storrs and Loui daughter of w. H. Gardner, all of Mansfield.
The Press., 1889-05-23

The Sunday paper is more than ever g household necessity. Whenever there is little space left over from base ball newa, information is given about the minor events of the day.
 He takes the cake-of Brussels soap, and no wonder; for his wife said he should bring no other.
The Press., 1889-05-23

NEXT weeks paper will probably be issued some hours earlier than usual Advertisers and contrib utors will take notice.
 All Wasn't it nice-that rainfall on Mon- day and Tuesday.
The Press., 1889-05-23

BOFms West Stafford, Tth, son to Franklin R. Washburn
The Press., 1889-05-23

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE IG FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Stafford Springs, in the state of Connecticut at the close of business
The Press., 1889-05-23

THE Room formerly occupied by the W.
 1 c. T. U, as reading room has been elegantly fitted up and will be open to the public during the and Strawberries and Cream will be served. Ice Cream in large small quantities can be had on short notice. MRS. JAMES BRENNAN. .
The Press., 1889-05-23

LSOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-One paint I ed Chamber Set of ten pieces. Almost as good DOCKET FENCE FOR SALE.-Any one 1 wishing to purchase the Picket Fence now stand ing around the Methodist Parsonage can apply lm- mediately to R. PATTEN, Committee.
 LNOR SALE-Horse, Ph@ton and Harness, L Single Top Carriage, Wagon, Cart, and Working Harness, Tools, etc. MRS. GEO. M. IVES. WIANTED- D-Thread Winders and Spoolers, w also one good girl as Cook for boarding house. Apply at once to THE NATL THREAD CO.,,
 Mansfield Center, Conn. ICE CREAM ROOMS, in War | rem,s Block Cd foor). s.
 Cream and cake on Saturday afternoon and even- ing, and each afternoon and evening thereafter. . The patronage of the public solicited:
 8w MRS. EMORY PIERCE
The Press., 1889-05-23

Thirty persons were poisoned at faiu held by St. Johns Episcopal church in Glastonbury last Thursday evening fyom eating ice cream. The victims suffered terribly, but all will recover. Inyesswa,- tion showed lead bearings, upon which the dasher worked in the freezer, worn bright by use, also that the irons were badly oor- roded. The freezer belonged to the par. ish, and had for some time been anuseds