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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Aiteniion Called For the consoIA'l0n

Attention called For the consolation
~ r;s,es and those interested in having
i. ag.;-s - me county ws't Conducted we
q state that the attention u the Board
- County Commissioners was called 70 'ne
- giving them the power = pass ordinance
rau,la,ing the taxing Of dogs, for killing o.
...eus ETC.. at the second meeting after It's
.rran,za,ion. II they do not act ia the mat
80 Vim not De the fault Of the Independent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

It's surprising what little cash and
clearly expressed letter will do (if you
can't call in person. towards fitting you
out stylish and comfortably with Neck
wear. Shirts, Collars, Cuffs and all the
requisites and neat things Of gentle
mans smaller wardrobe. Guarantee
you clear saving of one-fourth at least
Come to see US when in the city.
whether to buy, TO look or to rest Our
great establishment with all its convent
enccs is at your service. And remem-
Der, our Clothing and Furnishing Stock
IL the largest in the South, and we save
you to ! on every purchase you make:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Poisoned William SEaua, t,.I,
year old son of Mr.. Samuel 7. Sraus li,i,,
in Newport section, was poisoned d MI
man eve from drinking viue al H..
few hours after taking the deadly du..bl
Young Swami purchased The vie.l.w.4
ington city, and brought il home v...;,
m lined untouched until chri.n.l !. l., j.
in the night Of that day be took al :
at once Became deathly sick, aui 49,. ~
failed to relieve :. him. be died ia .iH., \.
afterwards, His father will b,,.,1..
wine analysed to discover i MA '
poison, and will make "a III, ~.
how il came in the wine ~al
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
emitting Afrair.-we are informed by

rut,,ng ARair.-we are informed ~ W. :
.-,na,ov that on Sunday afternoon las'
! -, Middleton, son Of Dr.. A. h ni''
a,s,on. Of pisca,away district, Prince George =
$500 ,',s,.. VAS seriously cut in the abdomen oS
Charles spencer of that district. The un'O'
49,. aa,Ir grew out of dispute over
horse ,Ss race The wound is said to be danger anger
aus His f.ther-and Drs. HUNT ana l"''ns
a,,anasa the wounded man.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

V1HSSEt NTH WIS UtsWUyFV Iae ~ -
belonged to Mr. George D. Garner, was
insured At $1,000, the stock at szesadd the
hotel uninsured. Two Young Ladies Misses
Herbert aud Fenwiek kept a millinery in a
part Of the store house; and their tilln stoik
was Destroyed The supposed net less is
about $4,000. An nld msn named SosA ii'ern,
who Witnessed the FIRE became 50 sal4ied
that bis mind became temporaril, Affected.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Good appointmcnt.--we lsun tina, Mr.

Good Appointment.-W leirn that Mr..
position Of purser on the new steamer. thai is
being built BY Messrs Blake and McKibbin 70
run excursions from Washington city to
Mount Vernon aud return. The appointment
1t Mr.. HALEY is an excellent one, and his
many friends are glad TO know cf his success.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

q. Ober 4 Sons tnano.-All person:
indebted 10 G. Ober L Sons Co., for Guanc
purchased from John n. Lloyd OF
VIM. J. Burch, will please come forward
and make settlement with me, now sta
toned at Bryan.own.
Z. B. LLOYD, General Agent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Communi -ated.

Mr. Editor;-Thinking perhaps some men
ton of the grand Hand suppe~, which took
place at Tubman's HILL on the 30lh December
last, might 6e interesting TO the many readers
Of your valuable paper, ! send yen the follow
ing account of the occurrence.
The occasion had been looked forward 10
with !. have rje interest by those who arc
fond relianie hynt, us il WAS well knos Il lh /
efforts selionstinz ulle by the ommittee
hasls.g Tie !. llr u eharge, q mike lone nJ
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Hymeneal. MIR. Thomas Berry Of Bene
dict and Miss Rosa NJ. Methsny ofBaIdmore
were married on Frid'y, December 9Th,
1889, at the residence Of the brides paren,s
n the above named city. Rev. J. + Ackar.
man PERFORMED the ceremony. The pom
was dressed in Prince Albert suit Of c0asef
,ional black, and the bride wore 0be (
silver gray broad cloth With velvet and Gu
steel trimmings, and carried in hsr hand
bunch of Marchal Neil roses. aessn L. A
! Turner, and John Roach, Of this counlg wer
present at the ceremony The gOOa i
: successful merchant at BENEDICT aad srer
popular. The Independent ''nds il col
srutulations and Christmas greetings.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Religious Notice. Rev W II Harper,
=. e., will preach At NewtoWn Church, dam
Nary l7ih, at 3 D. NJ. Al Bethel Church.
january lsih md iath, al II a. M, and at
Mechauicsyille Church Jaauary lath al p. m.
Fourth Quarterly Conference after morning
service - Bethel Church on Sataraay Jan
mary lQtl
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Notice. The undersign a hereby torworr
oil persons from hunting either with ar yi,h'
out dog or gun, or otherwise tresspass,ug on
our premises-woods, fields or marsh Tie
law will certainly he rigldly enforced upon ali
who disregard this notice.
DAVID SHOOT.
II. HEBER BOSWELL.
dor 19-if
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

"@s teacher from the lower section ct the
= $50, cent 10 Washington on Monday oe-
~. cbr,stmas on the steamer Wakefield ana
~ W. sfser bis arrival be commenced 20
snoaau ,srs,sv freely. When be came 100, his
imu'ss 81 ,he station keeper was, Il cant 90
feina'H ann home ! belong down N
TINS va where am school teacher and I
Mariann sals We're 10 see me full they would
the psVR's talking about il How ! got
never s'~f .,t ,ell. The ~hiskes had pecu,
cfnhn ! 49, -. me A cab was procured and
''s' ~, Il his friends IN South Washing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Caught Fire.-Niss Phiuis stoucstree,

Caught Fire Miss Phillis Stoncstreet
u ade narrow escape from burning iew
days since. She was saying her prayers with
- ese I. :
the heat attracted her attention aud having
presence Of mind she smothered the flames
and thus saved herself from severe burning
This is one Of the cases where prayer is SAID
TO have saved soul from fire.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

ieture their insertion, must be sent so they
will reach us by Tuesday s mail, aud direct
"a to TIE Md. independent
Mr.. 7. 2 : Jenkinf, while coming from Cobb
Neck on Sunday night last, was run into ard
bis buggy wheel smashed By negligent per-
sen. M Y
There is some talk Of Captain Lock Higgins
|le g renstated conductor an tie noon train.
Ills many friends will be greatly
.Ple..std.
E MrSFrank Freem IN has removed bis family
back to the county from Baltimore where
they have resided for the past three years.
Their many friends gladly welcome their
return.
Mr. Ernest Freeman ls spending his holidays
and recuperating his hed,h at the home of his
Ihther-in-aw, Mr. b. D. Tubman, of Pomon-
key We hope he may return to his home in
Baltimore, in wel-braced health.
We are greatly indebted to Messrs. f. E.
Downnam h Co. and Magruder Dent for a
Christmas gift Of a demijohn ofchoice liquor
g. .ssss.ssssss.ss
every merchant in the county should keep i,
on hand.
Tie effort on the part of the citizens Of st
Nsry's county to have their msil sent them
via R. L P. R. and put off at Lothair, this
county, has failed, because of the refusal Of
the aasiru>d authorities to make a stopping at
that place..
A wag upon seeing the land companys
t new sign at La Plata began to spell it, when
he cot as far es the word development, be
stooued, and exclaimed, 'fWho in the I'LL
\ is starting that d--n dcyilment company
here.
marriage license was issued in Washing
ION on Wednesday last to George R. Hunt
IA this county and Guentia L. Collins OF
washington. Presuming that George has
s,e his again launched his bark on the mat
simOnial seas we tender con ratulations.
II The mild powers cure. IF cathartic is
.asasd 10 rid the blood of impnrIty and to
stimulate the action of the liver use Laxador
> Price Is cents.
! / i here we're called a meetiog Of babies and
,0ang children and the question put TO vote
( , .sso was their greatest benefactor'' the loud
/ ~ unanimous vote would be "Dr Bull, ;"
~ s' h gave Us bis wonderful "Baby Syrup"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

il If she House Of Delegates aud james
-. 81 this village, caucus nominee io'
=, s'a sesuer Of the Senate. Unfortunately 'O'
uOo'-Ne ...aas there were not quite enough
ns0aelcau votes 70 elect either when 'ns WV
- elected their ofIicrs, and they wef'
,~ns,oueu,ly "suowed under
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Removed Mr.. Thcmu
accredited TO this eounly y
Of Mr.. Compton, was rsna n n Y ss
Yard on Monday last Il 4. ~. 9 IN
S. E. Mudd, who aeusss., u.
the ground that be tn \; y ell a
Booth over The POion., 4, Asl
ton Of President LiueoIs !, w.
70 CAPTAIN Felgtr that h ~
the river, but admitted All
means for his escape. az,
lection 10 being Isnsss
tics, INT did not hhs
rakcd VI. e,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Cheapest
D R Y c 0 OD S
IN Washington.

- Nc,c Style Cashmeres,
with widchandsor.e.siae Rand, very lioe quail.
iiy, and wide double, only zee. Excellent
quality black silks, 75c Silver gray double
wool blankets, %. Excellent quail cloth
for boys wear, zoe. Immense size and extra
heavy wool blankets only 3 90 These are
positively the best and cheapest blankets in
the Cnted States for Ihe price.
Royol Fye,,cA Serge
All ceiors, black included, wide double
width, and all pure wool, the real value ii
these elegaI dress goods IS soc, and our re-
dnsed cash price only 371c Black Surah
Silks, eAcrllen; quality, Soc Pure white Ia
tie Danrask, all linen, nearly TWO yards v lde.
only Soc Heavy Bed Comforts, Use, SIC, / 90
Cloth for Men and Boys Wear.
Immense assortment 37e3, soc, Sc, T5c,
SIC, 90.
MO CREnTT
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

by fire un Tuesday hss. Two locot oises
aud large lot q machinery IL the Ailding
Was also destroyed. The loss is.eslinAted at
$4,000. Il is not known how the FIRE origi-
MT Z. 4LI4
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Store House and Dwelling at Wicomico
Cor sale. Apply 10
Oet lam i. PuSEY. Auornev
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
@ r. e a II
Over Stock Sale {!
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CONFIDENCE .


-Dlr II 4 -
CONFIDENCE;
and because we have always made It
rule to give our trade something better
than We promised for the money, their
confidence in us grows right along -
Here's ) hint or two on Mems SUITS;
Lots have been cut into; other lots sold
way down. but still we have 5000 too
many and they're to 60.
10 90, First-class Cheviot and Cashmere Suits
were Is 90, now only 10 90.
10 90, Spleadid Cutaway and Dress suits
Many were ls 90, 20 90 and ~ 90, now
only Is 90.
20 90, Elegant Imported Cheyiot and CASH
mere Suits, now only 20 90 Cost you
80 90 elsewhere.
These are hints Of what We arc doing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

k6ca5 = 49, M. should take
oxvT.S IRON BITTERS.
nso ..t 4, take. cnres Malaria, i1diges-
MS l,es ,slia.,sness. All dealers keepit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
E0fal anS personal.

~ The dice Of the lSprpr~nsNy 49,, 49,,
renuorsd % The frsf floor OF hi, Ws.a,;s hi
'H'mediaieiy Ppossls ne E,iseoeal Church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
A. PosEY. PublI.brr

Publisher.
Terms OF advertising: For pIain matter
81 Loo per square Is hnesl for he a., Tee
don, IS cents for each subsequent inscr,;on
Rule and hglre matter double the alove ,a,as
Obituary notices half rates. "''''
YEARLY RdTES.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,

ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
Inc yeung mans advocate.
The poor mans friend
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

4 wag upon seeing the land company's
new sign at La Plata began to spell it, when
b cot as far ss the word develc pment, be
stoned, and exclaimed, 'fWho in the h-ll
il starting that d---n dcyilment company
here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

A marriage license was issued in Washing
ION on Wednesday last to George J R. Hunt
Eo ibis county and Guenela i. Collins OF
Washington. Presuming that George has
ere Ibis again launched his bark on the mat
rimonial seas we tender con ratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10

Mr.. Thomas w. Wright Of the Bird district.
who was recently appointed constable bonded
on Tuesday last, and is ready for the transac-
ton Of business. Mr.. Wright has given an
excellent bond, is an upright, honest and
sober man, and win attend promptly to all
business en- trusted to him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Furnishings.

OEHM's ACME HALL.
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-Roumalas Gwynne with his
bride on a visit to his mother in
Tennessee was arrested at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, for having a pistol
buckled around HIM. He was from
Texas, where he said such practice
was accepted as matter of course.
There was colt show at Tay-
lor one day this week, and several
premiums awarded for fine colts.
An exhibition of fine colts is the
best argument that can be made on
stock raising. It beats column ar
ticle in an agricultural journal.
Cattle on the plains west are IN
better condition this fall than they
have been in years, and the stock
men are of course hopeful. Mr..
Wells of the five wells ranch, north
of Midland, refused an offer this
week of S25 round for 600 of his
beef steers.
"A negro brute at Corscicana
named John Doyle was captured
Tuesday while attempting as assault
one the ten year-old daughter of Mr..
A. G. Cochran. The william had got
in bed with the child. The father
was awakened, but knocked down,
but the screams brought police
man who captured him.
The republicans of Grimes
county have nominated the follow
ing ticket. G. S. Scott, clerk, j. NJ.
Sloan assessor, A. N. Garvin tax
collector; NJ. NJ. Cone, Sheriff;
Frank Woodward, district clerk; J.
e. league, county attorney; L. r.
Wren, county judge; Will Howard,
county treasurer; Fl. A. Bassett, rep
resentative.
-Colmesneil had confagration
Thursday morning. 1t commenced
in Messrs. Henderson & Kuebler's
store, and burned Mrs. S.. A.
Clougli's millinery store. Loss
$500, insurance $3.50. Henderson
& Kuebler's loss is $4,000, insur-
ance $4,000. The Postoffice, P.
Larkin, proprietor, loss in furniture
and machines and stock $1,000, no
insurance.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

An Appropriate Name: Guest
'You call this hotel The American
Eagle but The American Toucan'
would be more appropriate name"
Landlady-'Yhy SO, sir?" Guest
because the toucan has the largest
bill of all known birds."-Light.
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Happiness is like mamma. 1t is to
be gathered in grains and enjoyed
every day: it will not keep; it cannot
be accumulated; nor need we go out
of ourselves or into remote places
to gather it, since it is rained down
from Heaven at our very doors, or
rather within them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

'The Twelve Apostles is the
name of a strange variety of bird in
Queensland, Australia. They inva-
riably fly in focks of twelve. They
resemble blackbilds in appearance,
but are of rustier color.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

Love has all the variations in its
quality, from the selfish and self
seeking passion that in its sacred
name would sacrifice the happiness
and the welfare of its object, up to
the purest affection of the devoted
mother who would secure the good
of her child at any personal cost.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

rs NOT one of the old worn-out,
potash, mercury, sarsaparilla,
thousand doses for a shilling med
icine. 1t is remedy which never
falls in Blood Diseases, and always
builds up the general health of the
patient.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

One Thing Sure: Republican
Congressman-"What shall we do,
Mr.. President. in case we lose the
House?" The President absent
mindedly)-"Oh, we shall still have
the cottage. Puck.
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Bjohnson-':Have you bought a
ticket to the church fair?" Biones
Mot yet; but speaking of church
fairs, what an artful highway rob
berry that was in Arizona yesterday"
American.
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No Information for the public:
Surgeon latter the railroad accident
to wounded passenger)-"Where
are you hurt, SIR" Passenger
How do you expect me to know?
Tn one of the officers of the com
pany."-New York Sun.
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The most important canal in the
United States at present are the
Erie in New York state and the ia
nous lake or Wellsnd system of the
northwest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

Genuine morality is preserved only
in school of adversely, and state
of continuous prosperity may easily
prove quicksand to virtue.
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Cured Herself and Her child.

S. S S. has relieved me of terrible scrofula
from which had suffered for years. 1t affected
my nose first as catarrh, then carries of the bone
and continued to eat until it destroyed the soft
bone in the right side of the nose, then went to
my throat and later on to my lungs, and it looked
as if | was doomed. S. S. S. has cured me, and
has also cured my little daughter of the same
disease. MRS. N. RITCHEY, Mackey, Ind
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta. Ga.
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GROVES TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic

II is as pleasant to the tasts as lemon syrup.
Tbs smallest infant will take it and nsVs
know II Is medicine.
Children CRY for it.
Ghills once broken will not return.
Cost you only half the price of other Chill
TONES.
No quinine needed. No purgad7s needed
Contains no poison.
Il purifss the blood and removes all
malarial poison from the system.
Il IS as large a. any dollar tonic and
"DETAILS FOR so CENTS.
There are many limitations. To get the
GENUINE. ask for Groves.
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The brick manufacturers boycott
of the knights of labor will shut off
the supply of bricks from. New
York city, Brooklyn and Jersey
City.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-10-09

Uncle Tom Bradley, who was
shot at Ennis by Thompson a few
days ago, died of his wounds.
Thompson is under arrest.
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w ED
cOnszasyrrLI, Mss, Dee. II, IS

CoRSERsvIILE, Mss, Dee. H. 1885.
PARIS MEDICINE Co, Paris, Tenn:
Please send me three dozen ofyour Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic vas pleased with the lot from you
ast summer The people were dclIshted with it.
gave yOuT Chill Tonic TO some children who we're
pale and svarthy aud cmaeIAted having had CHRONIC
ehills for months past one Of them for year, snd
within three weeks after beginning with the Chill
Tonic they hale and hearty, With red Hnt rosy
WV. sTNsOS, ND.
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Mr.. G. W, Hodde's suburban
residence and improvements with
16 acres of fine land in same en-
closure, about 1900 yards east of
the courthouse within the city
limits. Price S2250.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-11-12

your shoes over at the neel or ades:
this Is the result of carelessness. and in
many people really amounts to a de-
formity, besides quickly running a shoe.
Never let shoes get hard or dry by dry
Ing them by the fire, which dries and
Injuries them badly; dry them gradual
~, and u quite wet rub ON a little bit
OF castor oil or tallow before driving as
the steam generated in a wet boot or
shoe viii scald it and cause it to crack.
Occasionally wash OF the old drv
backing, applying little castor oil.
DO not put ON thick, heavy coat.
When polishing shoes gentle brush
ing with soft brush is better for the
shoes than the vigorous work of tho
bootblack. Never put ON or handle a
patent leather when 1t is cold; always
warm 1t thoroughly before bending the
II put on when warm, and in
a warm room, a patent leather shoe
may be worn out in the cold without
injury. Do not wear rubbers over a
nice, new pair of shoes. as they spoil
the leather. Keep an older pair to
wear under rubbers when possible; al
ways take your rubbers of when enter
ing the house. Good Housekeeping.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-11-12
was venus i'm n Grnnn,

NJ. Ravaisson is one of the most indie
fatigable of antiquarians. He has been
spending his declining years in the at
tempt to reconstitute the much dis
puted pose of the Venus of Milo. As
an old guardian of the Louvre museum
he has had the advantage of consider
able experience in his researches. M
kayaisson has sought to show that the
famous Venus has not always been
solitary, but was first represented in
company with the god Mars. He has
taken long years and made arduous
journeys in order to arrive at this con.
ciusion- However, the interchangeable
antquarian has now succeeded in hav.
ing erected in the vestibule of the In.
stitute plaster group of what he con-
eeiyes to be the proper pose. The god.
dess has the left arm supported nI,o5n
the shoulder OF Mars. The Hight arm
reaches toward his breast The group
appears to be harmonious.-PaIi Mali
Gazette.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-11-12
A Good Naturea p.k..

4 Among the painters of the monarchy
Descainps was one of the most famous
One day the Duke of Orleans set out
ON a sisitsto the artist, whose lodgings
were on the third floor. The prince
asked the PORTER If Mr. Descamps was
at home, and on receiving an answer
in the affirmative he commenced his
ascent of the three flights of stairs. He
had reached the first landing when the
porter called after him:
"Ho, there, my good friend, as you
are going up to the third floor you will
perhaps not object to take this pair of
boots up with you"
with pleasure, and the visitor took
the boots and trudged up the stairs un.
til he stood at the door leading to the
artists lodgings. He rang the ben;
Descamps opened the door, and in his
amazement at seeing the Duke of Or
leans laden with his boots, he ex.
claimed:
Good graciousl Your royal high.
ness. l do hope the porter has not
been''-
why nota" replied the duke. when
people live as high as you do it would
be cruel to refuse doing a favor to a
fellow creature aSd thereby save him
the trouble of a Journey 10 three flights
of stairs, and with a hearty laugh he
laid down the boots. Revue Anecdot-
iQue.