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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

The shawls and carpets of India have
long been famous for their color. Their
popularity is partly due to the brilliancy
and permanence of the dyes employed,
and partly to the harmonious tints into
which the colors are Blended. The fig
ures, except when they are geOmctr'cal,
are apt to be rudely drawn.
1t is a matter of surprise to learn that
work so artistic as the weaving Of the
wonderful! fabrics which cannot be
equaled in our mills is every part done
on the rudest of looms, and by little
boys Of less than twelve years Of age.
Mrs. King, the writer, describes the
work as she saw it done in one of the
hill towns near the borders Of Rash
mir:
1--WE passed through an archway in
to a large, deserted looking enclosure
full of rubbish heaps, and having a
deep colonade of mud-tricks running
all around. Under this was erected
rude looms, Of which there must have
been over fifty, but at the present time
only six are being worked, owing to
trade being slack
"The carpets were most beautiful in
color and design, all intended for the
London market. We saw one, measur
ing twelve feet by ten, which was nearly
finished Six little boys, varying in
age from eight to eleven years, were
working it, while one Of them read out
the pattern from a slip of paper. Their
small brown fingers worked SO nimbly,
knutling on the various colorcd woods
and cutting off the ends with knife,
that once ould hardly see what they
we're doing. 1t seemed amazing that
such small boys should have attained
such dexterity. Their pay is from two
to three dollars month
1--WE we're told that they could make
n carpet of the size they were then
working in one month, 90 that the
actug cost of the making would be
about fifteen dollars, and as the carpet
would sell for over sixty dollars there
must be a handsome profit over and
above the cost of the wool and the in
terest on the capital sunk.
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Marriage Fees.

twas u minister who told this story.
The conversation had driited around 70
weddings, and incidentally marriage
fees were touched upon.
There is always something ANUS
ing" he said, "about this wedding fee.
/ have seen very few bridegrooms who
were calm and self-possed enough 10
act as if they seemed to know just
what they were doing. But when had
a church in a New England village once
had little experience which proved
to me that one man, at least, knew a
good bargain when he saw it, even if hc
were getting married An odd looking
couple came to me to be made man
and wife. There seemed to be nc
objection to the marriage, and / married
them When the ceremony was over,
the bridegroom drew me aside, and
whispered in my ear that he hadn' a
cent in the world | smiled, and told
him that was all right. / was very
busy, and did not 60 to the door with
them Well, when | started to 90 out
to make a call that evening, | found
that the bridegroom had taken my hat,
leaving his own shabby affair in its
place. and also a new pair Of overshces,
which were in the hall. That thrifty
couple may be rich now. ] am still q
poor preacher.
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-....e., 80
A Pet Wasp.

We have heard of training almost
everything, but we were surprised when
we read some time ago Of a lady tamips
wasp. She found one on her window
which appeared to be dead, but it was
only chilled by the frost, and when she
took it upon piece Of paper and put it
by the fire, as soon as it became warm
it flew to the window again
where it stayed all day. The next
morning it was again chilled. so il
could not move, and she put it near the
stove again where it did as it had done
the day before. So she continued to do
every morning for some DAYS. But
one day she was surprised to find that
il h:aE NY ~. .op her~-eks:s1gY insfsS;ii ri
going to the window She put her fin
ger near its head and it crawled upon #
From that time she began to feed il
with pieces of apple and pear. and afte,
that it would fly to the lady many times
during the day, and the two became
great friends
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19
Just Ill

A certain farmer in the Highlands is
a man who is so desirious Of being con
sidered infallible that he will suffer
great inconvenience rather than relin.
quish his claim
John d ruther have his own way
than eat when he's hungry" says his
wife, who, after long years Of contention
and final yielding, has learned to know
him well.
Not long ago he injured one of hi.
fingers so severely that lie was obliged
to leave his work and 60 home and
have it dressed
II tell you what, Jane, said he to
his wife, that fnger'll have to come
off.
mo, twon't either, John, " said she
soothihgly; "1've seen plenty ofhurt:
worse'n that. "
Jane, I tell you twill! Don't YOU
s'pose l know what to expect Of my OWE
fnger?"
The dispute ran high, and, as wa.
usual, the wilful husband had the last
word. Days went on. and the finger
grew worse rather than better, until
last 1t reached such a state that iii,
doctor was called. He had not been il
the room fifteen minutes when John
summoned his wife.
Jane, " said he, "come here! What
do you s'pose he says2"
well, | guess BY the way you re
en-, lin ba eo,,S 80 oIt ~;,,It - - IL
also begin ming to smile in relief 81
must say lam gladl Your torefinger.
and the right hand-it didn't seem tc
me | could be reconciled il it had tc
come off.
"But that's just it, interrupted her
husband, still Shilling in triumph and
looking at her with sparkling eyes.
It's got to come off. and ! told you
sop
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PrcHp cktnnr

PTffLp strong
reasons for trying DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. In the first
place, it cures your catarrh-
no matter how bad your case,
or of how long standing. 1t
doesn't simply palliate = it
eures. If you believe it, SO
much the better. There's
nothing more to be said.
You get it for 50 cents, from
all druggists.
But perhaps you won't be-
lieYe it. Then there's another
reason for trying it. Show
that you cant be cured, and
you'll get $500. It's a plain
business offer. The makers
Of DR.. Sage's Remedy will
pay you that amount if they
can't cure you. They know
that they can you think
that they can't. If they're
wrong, you get the cash. If
you're wrong, you're rid of
Catarrh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

PARHERvtLLF, Ca. April "a, 1890.
1ou remember some time since ] sent to you
LOT one-half dozen bottles Of Floraplexion.
sem So, lo YOU for L for asthma. You cannot tell
the good that IL has done md. I could not walk
nut short distance before taking Floraplcx-
ioh. i &C this time can take my gun and walk
tNtpur threc miles through the pine woods and
VIII St9ss looking for deer and turkey. / have
kllltu I'VE fine turkeys now. ! believe that
three OF four bottles OF Floraplexion will cure
tne Motst case OF hma. Now. professor, you
can use my name. As ever your friend.
:. q. CHrLEs.
t.1rdplerfon Is the speedy and permanent
cure i2r Sick Headache. Indigestion, Dyspep-
sla, bllousness, Liver Complaint, Nervous De-
pllty and Consumption. Il Is the only sure
for il, and get well.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

There Is more catarrh in this section Of the
country than all Other diseases put together,
ana until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many year, doctors
pronounced II a local disease. and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing 10
cure with local treatment, pronounced IL N
durable. Science has proven catarrh 10 be a
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured By /. J. Cheney * Co, Toledo,
ONO, Is the only constitutional curS on the
market il is taken internally in doses from
lDdrops 70 teaspOOnful. IL acts directly upon
The blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer 500 for any case n fail@ 70 cure.
send Tor CIRCULAR and testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo, v.
r. fold ~ Uruguiefs IL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

bill sticking machine, which sticks with.
out ladder or paste pot, has made its appear
ance in the streets Of Paris, and does its
work we'll
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19
Baltimore y Potomac Railroad.

After Sunday, ecer5er goth, So, the
trains on this road will run as follows;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
tiers rebtalds tne system, aids digestion. re-
moves excess of bile, AMI cures malaria. A
splendid tonic for women and children
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B. B. Earnshaw & Bro.
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers
Flour, Feed, Grain & Liquor Dealers,
Cor. II and N SITS, s. E.,
tGaddis Old Stand,)
WASHINGTON, DC.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
IL securing two large warehouses for store
ing the in meme stock of goods that we are
con PEELED to rry to supply the extraord'-
nary incrt ase IN our trade. We will say, that
VIC are now prepared to meet all demands 70
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. we are large ecsivers of Flolr
and Grain from the West. Groceries and
Liquors from first hands and with the expe-
rience of twenty five years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their expectatio 5. Remember our
Farmers Brands OF Flour. "N hite and Cold
Fancy MINI. patent, "Tryphe Ia" Fame
Winter patent; "Drpsilla," Choice Winter
ratent; "Our Secret" Fancy Fam ly; Sun
Peam," Choice Family
Goods packed and delivered to transp n
tation companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
a sortment.
3, B. EARNSHAW & BRO,
Cor. II and VI streets =. e,
WASHINGTON. Dc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

A cup Of tea made from the roots Of freshly
dug dandel'Ons viii work wonders for the
NERVES. Take three times a day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

LADIES needing a tonic. OF children wh1
want building W, should take Browns Irpn
Bitisrs. % D. pleasant n tsse. curts Malaria,
Indigestion. BiliOssness and Liver Complaints,
makes tie Blood rich end pure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

A Baltimore man had earache continually
for eleven years. Finally he recovered and
delight drove him insane.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

a grain Of fine sand viii cover one Of the
Minute scales Of the human skin. yet eaca
one Of these scales covers from 81 % ~
pores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

ETfe stoppsd free By On KLrE's GRzA7
NERVE REsfOREh. No l's after first day. use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and g trial bottle
free. D.. Kline, 90 Arch St, Phlia., Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

Ifaffiicted with sore eyes use Or Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water, Druggists sell at2jc per bottle
pol..;,,, - -; : 9-oo e.. door
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

A horelwill bcereetcd on Pixies Peak, Col,
Il 200 feet high.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

According to the last census there were
twenty-six tiiieen-year-old married women
in Paris.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

used German Syrup for six years
successfully for Sore Throat, Cough,
Cold, Hoarseness, Pains in the
Chest and Lungs, and spitting-up
OF Blood. l have tried mary differ
ent kinds of cough Syrups in my
time, but let me say to anyone want
ing such medicine-German Syrup
is the best That has been my eX-
perience. If you use it once, you
will go sack to it whenever you
need it. It gives total relief and is
a quick cure. My advice to every
one suffering with Lung Troublesis
Try it. You will soon be con
vihced. In all the families where
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19

Tech are pulled By electricity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-06-19
German
Syrup

we are SIX IN fal1l-
AFarmer at lily. We live in a
Eden, Tavoe place where we are
N' subject to violent
Saysi Colds and Lung
Ttrni,1,1nr L f.nu.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10

with jobot Of lace down each side. a
belt OF ribbon Of suitable color, reach
ing from under the Vatican In the back
and tying loosely 10 front, with long
looms and ends, would add 20 the light
ness of this gown Any color and any
material IS suited 10 this design, and
chiffon rufies down the sides would be
very pretty instead OF the lace.
Chiffon Is worn moro than ever, and
with reason, for nothing could exceed
its fueuess and delicacy except Cobwebs,
IS they lie over lilies In the early morn
ing. Party dresses will be made OF
them, and they will be worn over col
ored tafTeta slips or white. Painted
chiffon Is beautiful, and so Is the paint
cd lace. As matter Of fact neither is
painted, but the coored figures are just
printed on, and IL looks like painted
work. Black and cream all-silk gauze
with silk velvet dots, spots and figures,
or satin stripes, are new materials for
party dresses for young ladies' is also
seen ia vivid red. Sometimes the spots
are red and sometimes black, and some
times they are MIXED.
The majority Of forehanded ladies
have got THOR autumn wraps all ready,
and now begin 20 look FOR their warm
winter Cloaks and wraps. The English
topcoat will be much worn, made Of
thick drab or gray coachman's cloth.
The style also admits of the use Of
fawn and Lincoln green, with black
velvet collars and pocket lids. This
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10
KING CARL,s FUNERAL.
King William of Germany in Attendance
The CeremonIals.

King William of Germany in Attendance.
The CeremonlaIs.
STUTTGART, October 9.-The En-
peror Of Germany arrived here to-day.
His visit Is for the purpose Of attend
ing the funeral of the late King Of
Wurtemburg. Shortly after reaching
Stuttgart, the Emperor, accom- panied
by the notabilities who had welcomed
his arrival, proceeded to the castle and
entered the hall where the remains of
King Carl were lying in state. The
Emperor then laid q magnificent wreath
of flowers upon the casket and lnelt by
the remains Of the dead ruler. After a
short prayer the Emperor rose and con-
versed in low tones with King William
II.
The funeral ceremonies took place at
10 o'clock. A memorial service was
held in the marble room. The cata-
falque was surmounted by handsome
baldachin OF black velvet embroidered
with silver. The royal family of
Wurtemburg, the Emperor OF Germany,
Prince Henry Of Bsttenberg, the dipo-
matte corps, the ministry and the prom
inent public officials, q nupher of gen.
erals and representatives OF the clergy
of mgn rank from all parts OF the en-
pire were present at the ceremonies.
At the conclusion Of the service the
casket was placed in a rich draped
funeral car, and was conveyed to the
tomb, followed by the mourning nota-
biities to the old castle of the Kings Of
Wurtem burg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10
A FRUITFUL SOURCE
OfContagfon Taken Oognizance Of by the
Treasury Department.
S,,e~S1g T,,Icg,roS, IN fha ReoiSfsr

6p6ctdt 1ele0ronl 20 me hee1StsT'
WASHINGTON, D. c., October O.
There has been no question in the
minds of sanitarlans for long time
that the ordinary waste rags OF COM
merce were fruitful source Of danger
to health, particularly when the rags
come from districts that are populated
10 a large degree by people who are
filthy in their habits and who are con-
tinually open to the ravages Of disease.
Aside from the rags that are gathered
in the large cities, American rags are
mostly of q better class and are COM
paratively clean. But there are import
ed into the United States every year
thousands Of tons of rags from the
large cities of Europe, particularly
from London, and the large cities OF
France and Italy. These rags are
mostly the very refuse, and sometimes
fairly stink with filth and from decom-
position.
They are imported chiefly for making
shoddy clothes, and are used in lieu OF
some of the grades of wool that can not
be imported except under "a duty that
almost prohibits them. The manufac-
turers seldom take the trouble to wash
these rags, because the dirt they con-
tain helps very materially to give them
body and takes the place OF just that
much fibre in the cloth. twill at once
be apparent TO one who stops to think
that there is in this practice a great
source Of danger to the persons who
handle them and even to those who
wear the cloth which is the result OF
their manufacture.
In view of the recent reports that
cholera is, il not prevalent, at least in
existence in some parts of France, and
particularly in and about Marseilles,
the Treasury Department has issued a
circular 10 all collectors Of ports Of entry
prohibiting the importation Of rags
from Marseilles, except they be accom-
panied by a certificate from the United
States Consul. There is general be-
lief that this is not sufficient safeguard,
and the great majority Of people would
rather see the Importation OF rags en-
tirely prohibited. Under present con-
ditlOns this might be hardship on
those whose circumstances compel them
to wear cheap clothing, but that could
be obviated by the removal of the duty
on those grades OF wool whose places
these rags take.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10

Garment must ft To absolute perfection
or il fails I'm It's mission. IL is lined
with satin or surah or farmers satin.
Under the waist 3 tight channels vest
can be worn on very cold days. 1t re-
ouires the neatest tailor stitching and
finish. When 10 has all these it IS the
handsomest coat young lady could
have.
a long coat or redlngote for q lady,
Young or old, is made Of figured or plain
wooden material, snd cut with prin-
cess back and straight front which laps
over to the left. IL the coat is made or
winter cheviOt a band Of FUR the near
est possible ia color TO the goods Is an
elegant trimming. Velvet and plush
come next, or the garment can be made
quite plain down the front with only
two rows OF buttons, making IL double
breasted. It Is quite as stylish with
plain coat sleeves.
The doas made OF cocks pluues are
very popular and seen everywhere.
They add sll that iS needed in the way
az something fluffy around the neck.
There are others Of the long hues Of
ostrich plumes, and an unlimited amount
in fur.
Sealslzln viii be made into capes OF
the Tudor style, and hang loosely to
knees. The silk seal plush looks quite
rs handsome and IS fsr more healthy
10 the general wearer, and where
fashions in the ShSpe OF fur wraps
change with every season, unless one
bas unlimited wealth it is better to get
a handsome seal plush each year in the
new styles.
The psysaune capes win have q rage.
7 mean the gray and dark, rough frieze-
Ike materials, and viii DO worn 20 late
autumn. Travelling ulSters are o. che
v4ots snd homespuns, In faint or invlsi'
BILE plaids. OLIVE hAkPEh-
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Starving Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, October 9.-The
prices of food are rapidly rising through
out the empire, being doubled at war
saw. The members of the Red Cross
Society are collecting money for fund
to relieve the distress of the furnishing
people. They are carrying on their
operations in Odessa and all the large
towns in the south, but are meeting
with little response to the appeals, ow-
ing to the utter stagnation Of commerce
which prevails.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10
Pam mAKER MELBoURNE
Proposes to Water the Forty Counties OF
western Kansas at Ten Cents an Acre.

Western Kansas at Ten Gents an acre.
GooDLAND, KAs., October Drank
Melbourne, the Australian rain maker,
has closed his experimenting at TINS
place. To the committee OF citlzens
who had him under contract ne ex-
planned that the cold nights counteract-
ed all the work he did during the day.
and that it was useless for him 10 eX-
pertinent further.
Since his experiment began, nortn-
western Kansas has received more rain
than ever fell before during the fall sea-
son, and the people have every conn-
dence In him.
Yesterday a mass meeting OF cltiZens
was held and Melbourne was asRed 10
submit proposition for watering Inc
forty counties in western Kansas. bis
proposition was to water them at ten
cents for each cultivated acre. Tnere
were this year 1000, 900 acres under cul-
tivation In the counties which it is pro-
posed to water next spring. To raise
this amount the county commissioners
will have to levy tax. A convention
of the counties interested will be called
at which the proposition will be submit
ted
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or THU DAY.
OLIVE HARPER DgS1RlggS SOME TIMELY
NOVELTIES.
A China SIX Tea Gown With Waitsau Back
An English Top Ooat--Lsdy's RstiugOts.
Olher Matters that vii Be
o. interest
80 C3rr.sgonaena. q hs xix.

NEW YORK, October s.-This week
has been characterized by many 'spen-
ings," with not many novelties to show,
but II has been so hot that the buyers
were not here before, so the things are
all new TO them at least.
A dainty tea gown OF which I OBJ
tanned a picture is OF gray and green
striped China silk. 1t Is cut IN princess
style in front and on the sides, but the
back has q modified Vatican, which is
shown I'm the engraving. The front is
Of plaits OF salmon pink crepe de chine.
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The Country,s Iron Ore.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 9.-The
census Office has made public a bulletin
in relation to iron ore. 1t shows that
the iron ore produced in the United
States during 1889 to have been A.
51S,O41 long tons, valued at S33, 351, 1878,
an average of $3.50 per ton. Leading
States were Michigan, Alabama, Penn
sylvania and New York, aggregating
1924, 529 tons, or 7O.49 per cent. of the
total product. Capital invested, $780,
766. 1g0.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-10

There is little doubt but that many
persons suffer FOR years from ailments
that could easily be cured by the use OF
some simple remedy. The following
incident e an illustration Of this fact:
nv wife was troubled with aPsin in her
side tho greater part CT her time for
three years, until cured 6Y Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Il has, J think, per-
manently cured her. We also have used
Chan oerlSin's Cough Remedy whenever
needed, and believe II to be tie best In
the world. z. N. BosreN, PennTille,
sullivan county, Missouri.