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Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13

For Summer Cookery Royal Baking Powder will be found the greatest of helps. With least labor and trouble 1t makes bread, biscuit and cake of finest flavor, light, sweet, appetizing and assuredly digestible and wholesome.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-13

Thompson's glove fitting. Dr War ner's R. x G. 0. P Duplex. s. O. Madame Warren's Corset Waists co 75, 100, 1.25, 1.65.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
Characteristics Of Galway Folk.

There is fine salmon fishing in the
Galway River in Ireland, and cen
siderable attention has been given 20
breeding them and to protecting the
young fish I counted from the bridge
two hundred salmon in the water on
the gravel beds, and they were just as
plenty beyond. They seldom weigh
more than twenty-five pounds. The
sportsman must pay five dollars per
day for the privilege of fishing, and
then possesses only one third Of the fish
which he has taken l saw a gentleman
fishing standing nearly leg-deep in the
cold running water from the northern
lakes, and it seemed to me that he was
paying dearly for his sport
There seems to be no begging there,
and the common people have an air of
independence which | did not see in
the South, where their cringing manner
in the presence of the upper class was
painful. The laboring classes have Il
strange mulligatawny complexion,
which must be caused either by eating
fish Or by the raw winds from the
Atlantic. / was much interested in
the Claddah, a people here who devote
themselves to fishing and have kept
themselves distinct from the rest Of the
inhabitants from time immemorial.
They live in section by themselves,
where their huis stand so close together
that they have not gardens nor yards.
Until the last forty years they were
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

There is a family in one Of our large
cities dependent upon little child for
their present sunshine A few weeks
ago the young wife and mother was
stricken down to die. 1t was so sudden,
so dreadful, when the grave family
physician called them together in the
parlor, and in his solemn, professional
way intimated to them the truth there
was no help.
Then came the question who was to
tell her. Not the doctor. 1t would be
cruel to let the man of science go to
their dear one on such an GRAND. Not
the aged mother who was to be left
lhldless and alone. Not the Young
husband who was walking the floor
with clenched hands and a rebellious
heart Not-there was only one other,
and at this moment he looked up from
the book he had been playing with, UNI
noticed by them all, and asked grayely:
Is mamma doing to die2'
Then, without waiting foran answer,
he sped from the room and up the
stairs as fast as his little legs would
carry him.
Friends and neighbors were watching
by the sick woman. They wonderingly
noticed the pale face Of the child as he
climbed on the bed and laid his little
head on his mothers pillow.
Mamma, is you 'fraid to die?" he
asked, in sweet, caressing tones.
ttWho-who- told-you -Charlie?'
she asked family
Doctor, and papa, and gamma
everybody" he whispered. "Mamma,
dear little mamma, don't be afraid to
die, will your
mo, Charlie, said the young mother,
after one supreme pang of grief; tno,
mamma won be az aid
"Just shut your eyes in the dark,
mamma; teep hold of my hand-and
when you open en-, mamma, twill be
all light there
When the family gathered awe
stricken at the bed side, Charlie held up
his little hand, saying solemnly;
"H-u-s-hl My mamma doing to sleep.
Her won't wake up here any morcl"
And so tproved. There was no heart
rending farewell, no agony of parting;
for when the young mother awoke she
hadpassed beyond, and, as baby Charlie
said,
at is all light there"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
A Bridge Built by Ants.

The following remarkable story, told
by an eye witness, is entitled to a place
among the instances Of intelligence in
the lower animals. A cook was much
annoyed to find his pastry shelves at
tackled by ants By careful Watching it
was discovered that ihey came out twice
a day in search Of food, ut about seven
in the morning and four in the after
noon. How we're the pies to be pro
tected against the invaders? He could
think Of nothing but a moat Of mo-
lasses to encircle them. This he made
and sat down before the citadel to await
the attack.
lie did not have long to wait, for at
ten minutes before seven he noticed
that off in the left corner Of the pantry
was a line of ants slowly making their
way in the direction Of the pies They
seemed like vast army coming forth
to attack the enemy. In front was
leader who was larger than any Of the
others, and who always kept ahead Of
his troops. They were Of the sort known
as the medium sized red ant, which is
regarded as the most intelligent of its
kind, whose scientific name Is formica
wbra. About forty ants out of five
hundred joined the leader. The general
and his aids held a council and then
proceeded to examine the circle Of mo-
asses. Certain portions Of it seemed
to be assigned to the different ants, and
each selected unerringly the point in
the section under his charge where the
Stream of molasses was narrowest
Then the leader made his tour Of in
spection. The order to march was given,
and the ants all made their way to
hUle in the wall in which the plastering
was loose. Here they broke rank and
set about carrying pieces of plaster to
the place in the molasses which had
been agreed upon as the narrowest. To
and fro they went from the nail hole to
the molasses until, at half-past eleven,
they had thrown a bridge across. They
then formed themselves in line and
marched over, and by quarter to twelve
every ant was eating pie.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
Food Before Sleep.

ri am perfectly satisfied, " said the
doctor that we're the weakly, the
emaciated, and the sleepless to nightly
take a light lunch or meal Of simple,
nutritious food before going to bed for
a prolonged period, nine in ten Of them
would be thereby lifted into a better
standard Of health Fasting during the
long interval between supper and break
fast, and the complete emptiness Of the
stomach add greatly to their physical
ills. Allbelngs except man arc governed
by natural laws, and every being with
a stomach, except man, eats before
sleep"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Spoons are in great demand as
souvenirs, nowadays One gets single
spoons everywhere Some of the acorn
patterns are very pretty; SO are the
lilies Of the valley and ferns. Ranking
with spoons are cups, 1t is said that
one girl who lately became engaged
received within tWenty-four hours,
lif;y-four cups and no duplicates. The
engagement Of bud Of this reason is
to be announced, and it is whispered
that her mother says she shall send out
cards announcing it with the words,
mo cups. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

All sorts except those with straight
brims. Everything in head-gear must
have a twist TO it. These hats lend a
charm TO any face. If it be straight,
Grecian- featured, the little dents sof-
ten the lines and beautify the tout
ensemble; if piquant, irregular one.
the contradictory indeniaiions and
shcll-like twirls in straw give a more
bewiiching enchantment.
Wreaths of wild flowers and ivy
vines tv incd around the brims are the
favored styles of trimming. New
York Recorder.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
LADIES' DEPARTMENT,


Rufilcs Of washable mulls or mus
llns, gathered to tapes by what arc
called whipping stitches, are frequent
~ basted inside collars aud the wrists
Of long sleeves and down the front
edges of vests and waists. They arc
lightly clear-starched and then knife
crimped. Many tasteful women pre-
fer such ruflles 10 the more expensive
ruchings. - philadelphia Record.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
FASHIONS IN SLEEVES.

The abnormally high sleeve is pOsse
and few very new French tailor
gowns show a close coat sleeve lightly
trimmed on the top of the arm, with a
corresponding trimming at the wrists.
a pun is very popularity used around
the nrmholc, and this is always pretty
upon slender women and children,
and is likewise far more becoming to
even stout figures than the distended
leg-o'multon sleeve. These graduate
TO point at each end of the puff
which reaches under the arms, They
cover the seam made by joining waist
and sleeve, md, after being shirred,
they arc easily adjusted. II New York
Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Geo. Gates, Corinth, Miss. writes:
Il consider your August Flower the
best remedy in the world for Dys-
pepsia. l was almost dead with
that disease, but used several bottles
of August Flower, and now con-
slider myself a well man, I sincerely
recommend this medicine to suffer
ing humanity the world over" o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

WOOL FABRICS LIGHTER THAN USUAL.
French gowns imported form Paris
tailors for yachting and for seaside
resorts are in lighter wool fabrics
Than arc usually chosen for gowns of
this description. Materials such as
mousscline de laine, albatross cloth,
English serge and cancels hair show
rich blue grounds, polSa-dotted with
white or red spots of various sizes,
or else barred or striped with red or
surede color. These are made with
full English skirts or with gored ones
- suit various tastes and figures, and
there is Louis jacket of plain. goods
with adcep revcrs color of the figured
fabric, and blouse vest of plain silk
the shade of the coat. This has a soft
turn-down collar, with loose flowing.
sailor tic Of fou'ard silk, which re-
pcats in coloring the shades in the
dotted wool skirt. A wide hom
turned up on the outside and piped
with the plain jacket goods finishes
the edge of the SKIRT Chicago Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

M&HIOE, ALA. Nov. IL. 1850.
have taken fourteen bottles OF your medl-
cine. feel almost new. | weigh is pounds.
When began taking it. / weighed l2U pounds.
VIII send YOU the names Of parties who have
sent to me for Floraplexion FOR twenty miles
around. MARY r. LAMBERT.
fitfnpleri0H is the speedy and permanent
cure for Sick Headache, Indigestion, Dyspep-
sla, Biliousness. Liver Complaint Nervous De-
bility and Consumption. i is The only sure
cure for these complaints. ASK your druggist
for it, and get well.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLISE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRFR. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise aud s. trial
bottle free. DR., line, 93l Arch ST, Phila Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

c. A. harrington, Engineer and
General Smith, Sydney, Australia,
writes: August Flower has effected
a complete cure in my case. 1t act
ed like a miracle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

DR.. L. L. Gorsuch, Toledo, O.. says: a have
practiced medicine for forty year,, have never
seen preparation TINT ! could prescribe with
50 much confidence OF success as can Halls
Catarrh Cure sold by Druggists 15c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Ed. Bergerod, General Dealer,
Lauzon, Lewis, Quebec, writes: II
have used August Flower with the
best possible results for Dyspepsia. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

LADIES needing a tonic. or children whl
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters. Ii is pleasant TO take, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, Biliousness and Liver Complaints,
makes the Blood rich and pure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro.
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers
Flour, Feed, Grain q Liquor Dealers,
Cor. II and NJ SITS, S. f.,
tGaddis Old stand,)
WASHINGTON, DC.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
II sec ring two large warehouses for store
ing the in mense stock of goods that we are
compelled to Try to supply the extraordi-
nary incr Aee our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared 10 meet all demands for
geo Is in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries and
L'quo, from first hands aud with the expe-
rience OF twenty FIVE years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their eSpectatio $. Remember on
Farmers Brands OF Flour. "Whie and Gold
Fancy MINI. patei /, "Tryphe ia" Fame
Winter patent; "Drusilla." Choice Winter
pa ent; "Our Secret Fancy Fam w Sun
Reau," Choice Family.
Goodp packed and delivered to traaspor-
ia ion companier free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
Assortment.
3. B. EARNSHAw & BRO,
or. II and NJ streets :. p,
WASHINGTON. 20.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
Money in Chickens.

= man who devoted IS ytArH
OF his life to CONDUCTING
A POULTRY YARD AS A
BUSINESS, not a. a pas
time. As the living Of him.
self and family depended
on it he gave the tubiect
such attention as only q
need OF bread will com
mand and the result wasa
grand success, after he had
spent much money and lost
hundreds OF valuable chick
en- To experimenting. What
he learned IN all these wears
IL embodied 10 this book
which Ne send postpaid f0S
oS cents 10 stamps, Il
Teaches Won how 10 Detect
apd Cure Diseases. how %
Feed for Eggs snd also for
Faitenlng, which Fowls 70
Save ior Breeding Purposes
and everything indeed. yoa
should know on this subject
BOOK PUB, HOUSE
ia Leonard si,s n. 7. Cts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Some men are balloonists by profession;
others by inta'ion
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

4 hundred petty virtues are not worth one
genuine heart uch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

The German Empress, like the Prin-
IS ~ Wa.esa is one Of those ladies
whose '',lesliny to wear royal
crown comes after childhood and
early youth passed in very simple,
almost bourgeois home. The three
Danish princcssos, of whom the Prin-
cess of Wales was the eldest and most
beautiful, were their own drcs 'makers
in their youthful days; the father Of
the German Empress, Prince
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

MANY persons arc broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters rebuilds the system, ails digestion, re-
splendid tonic for women and children.
Non are whnt Their mother mike them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Ihe end
Of woman's peculiar troubles and
ailments comes with DR.. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription. It cures
them. For all the functional de-
rangements, painful disorders, and
chronic weaknesses that affiict wo-
mankind, it's a certain remedy. It's
an invigorating, restorative tonic,
soothing cordial and bracing nerv-
ine-purely vegetable, non-alcoholic,
and perfectly harmless.
In the cure of periodical pains,
prolapsus and other displacements,
bearing down sensations, and all
" female complaints and irregu.
larities, Fayorite Prescription is
the only medicine that's guaranteed.
If it doesn't give satisfaction in ey-
cry case, you have your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get. Can you ask more ?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

The easiest way is the best. Reg
ulate the liver, stomach, and bowels
with DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They cleanse and renovate the
system thoroughly and naturally.
Sick Headache, Constipation, Indi-
gestion, and Bilious Attacks, are
prevented, relieved, and cured.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
$ August
Flower


A, Bellanger, Propr. Stove Four
dry, Montagny, Quebec, writes i" 1
have used August Flower for Dys-
pepsia. It gave me great relief. 1
recommend it to all Dyspcptics as a
very good remedy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21
Baltimore i Potomac RlilTOat

After Sunday, gerber goth, So til
trains on this road will run as follows
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

Memory is the only paradise out Of which
we cannot be driven away.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

The most iusupportable company are those
who are witty all day long.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-08-21

cor. II and NJ streets :. F..
WASHINGTON. d. q.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-09
Concerning Fools.

From time immemOrial we have been
counseled in one way or another to
beware of fools. Disagreeable con-
sequences are mentioned of answering
olfs kind of fool according to his folly,
and of retaining to answer another
kind. Yet in spite of the general pref
udice there is variety of fool which is
expected to mirror most of the Chris
tan virtues. He is supposed to be alb
solutely god natured under ridicule,
and never justly revengefuL When
attacked he is expected to smile with
his tormentors, and join in the general
laugh.
Though he be by nature a modest
man, he must bear with equanimity the
cross of finding himself suddenly drag
ged into public notice, with the eyes Of
a score or more of people turned on
him at once.
He must be self sacrificing, willing to
yield his own dignity for the amuse-
ment of Others. If he but resent i'll
usage by word 'of remonstrance he
receives contempt as u crusty bear and
a despiser of ancient customs.
This species of fool is born on the
morning of April First, and ike certain
summer insects has a brief existence of
one day. If his general inserisibility to
ridicule, his meekness under abuse and
his unfaiIiDo GOOD tarnner shOnld con-
tinue in the same measure throughout
the year, one might call him miracle.
As it usually happens, however, he is
content with a brief exercise of such
virtues, and the temporary title of
April fool.-Youth's Companion.
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5sq9g4S 4
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DIED DRINK.
Godfrey Herbst fell OFF a Load of Hay
and Died in the Road.

Godfrey Herbst fell off a Load of Hay
and Died in the Road.
The report reached the city about
2 o'clock Thursday afternoon that
Godfrey Herbst was lying dead on
Fourth street near Blinn Memorial
college. A BANNER reporter re,
paired to the scene and there
learned the following particulars
of what led to his death.
He came in town from the poor
farm with Mr.. MILFORD, the keeper,
with whom he has been working for
some time, Wednesday, got full, and
taking the wagon went home carry
ing supply of whisky home with
him. They had been hauling hay to
town and Thursday morning helped
Ed. Brown, an old negro man on the
place load the wagon, and the two
started to the city. Herbst kept
getting drunken until the negro
says he had to take charge of the
team and do the driving. When
near Blinn college he fell off the
load of hay, but the old negro who
was driving did not see him until
some negro women called to him to
look. When ne looked back he no
ticed a place on the mans arm
where the wheel had grazed it, but
presumed he was not much hurt, as
he got up and walked out to the
fence where he lay down. He
came on to town to unload his hay,
told the women to notice him until
he came back thinking to pick him
up on his return, but learned of his
death and was on his way out there
when the reporter saw him. It was
about 10 o'clock when he fell off and
had the man not been hurt by the
fall, the fact of his lying in the sun
until after II, as hot as it was shin
ing yesterday was enough to kill
him. Justice Curry and Marshal
Swain were on the ground at the
same time of the reporter and left
to make arrangements about his
burial
Godfrey Herbst, was a German
about Sc years of age, and came to
this country from Baden, Germany,
II years ago. He had one daughter
who died at the residence of Mr..
Vim Hamelmann- some three wears
ago, and whose husband, Henry
.Echer, survives her, and is now a
of this city. The deceased
worked for Mr.. Hamelmann for a
long time and aside from the period
ical sprees that he would get on and
which generally lasted for a week
during which time he would never
partake of food, was a hard working
man who attended to his own bust
ness and bothered no one.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-09

The "sprawls" fishing club are
down on Old river near Chappell
Hill for a few days. Messrs. Jno
Pennington, E. R. Franklin, G. B.
Shepard and Jake Simon left Friday
morning and will be joined to-day
Saturday by Messrs. 81. G. McIn,
tyre, ]. Il. South, Frank Wood and
others, and while they are not care,
ing so much about fish or game they
expect a Darrell of fun in comforting
the ''rye straw degree" upon two OF
three new members as well as some
advanced degrees upon all the club
save those few who took them at
Eagle Lake on their recent trip down
there.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-09

In the Mayors court Friday morn
ing the blind fortune teller in the
southern portion of the city, and
the negro woman who acts as bust
ness manager for her, were an
raigned for yagrancy, the blind wo-
man getting 81 and cost, the negro
woman SIS and cost. The evidence
on which they we're arraigned was
by neighbors in their neighborhood,
who set out what a great nuisance
the fortune telling was and some of
the evil effects of it, one case being
cited where man and his wife had
been parted by what she told about
Rthe husband. Both are now Ian
gushing in the calaboose.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-09
AN EnternrisinC Mslon nealer

There was no ''hayseed" on the
Washington county watermelon
grower who affected the sale of the
second melon to a prominent bust
ness man Friday by quilting" him
with the idea that if he was buying
them for the seed, he must buy
two, for said the melon man, you
know, there is the male and female
melon, and unless you get the seed
out of each and plant them to-
gether they will not propagate"
The business man took the second
melon and paid 81 for the two, with
the remark that he didn't know that
before, and said it as though he &C.
cepted the statement for the truth.
Bystanders smiled and turned away
with contemptions curl of the lip,
as though they didn't care who the
vendor induced to buy the second
melon on this theory, it was er-
roneous, and the opinion arrived at
from unsound reasoning upon an
Illogical hypothesis.