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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

Pow well remember the spring,
The homestead spring,
That gushed from the foo, of the hill
And ran. in an Oft winding ril,
Through the beds OF sweet smelling mint
Between patches % tangled grass,
And caught, as It wandered, the CLINT
OF the sun DER its pebbly pass
Then the she'tering springhouse, too.
! seem 10 view,
With its stone walls and messy ewes
Half hidden in mulberry leaves;
The piggin that huag by the door,
The gourd vines that climbed up the
walls,
Pans of milk aud OF cream on the flcor,
And p'atters of gold butter balls.
All! cool. limpid, chattering spring,
Time on its wing
Has carried me far, far away
From the scene Of my chilhood's lay,
But the charm Of your crystal flow,
Sung low in the fulness Of choice,
Is treasure Of long ago,
Like the tones of dear lost voice.
l think that if fortune should bring,
Fit for king,
Her rarest Of dust-coyered wines,
Her choicest OF south-bearlng vines,
And offer my feverish lips
Such draughts that poet might sing
Their delights, would leave such sips
For one quafi at the homestead spring
How Oft In the c'ose-crowded street,
In summers heat,
Or yet in the hot dusty square,
Fiercoly kissed by the SUMS bright glare.
Has the vision, distinct and clear,
Filled my soul like holy thing,
With Its memories, sweet and dear,
OF that far-off old homestead spring
--[Henry C. Wood, in Detroit Free Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
The Best Light to Read By.

DIR. John II. Payne, a celebrated
oculist, says: "Most persons who use
the incandcscent electric light like
new lamp, because the light is whittier
and more brilliant than after the lamp
has been in use for two or three
weeks. This is wrong. 1t is this
dazz ing white light that harms the
eye. An old lamp is the best, for in
these the light has become changed to
a pale yellow, which is the ideal color.
jus, as in MONDAY brightness human
sight is not so clear and far reaching
candesccnt burner is not so good for
the eye as the old one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Why the Bachelor President
Never Married.
A Secret of His Life Told After
Fifty Years.

A Minneapolis lady told me the
other day the true reason why James
Buchanan, tho fifteenth President of
the United States, never married. She
used to live in Lancaster, Penn, and
it was near this little city that Presi-
dent Buchanan lived (when "at home")
and died. quote her own words:
"When l was young girl and a
young lady at home used to know
Mr.. Buchanan quite well. Father was
one of his intimate friends. and used
to spend a good deal of his time
nearly all his Sunday asternoons-at
his country place, Wheatland, about a
mile from Lancaster. He was at my
sisters wedding, and remember the
expression on his face and the twinkle
in his eye as he quoted the old saying
TO my oldest sister: when younger
sister is married first the older has to
sit on the fence and await her turn.
You must dance in your stocking feet
tonight
''Ie was a tall, fine looking man,
with silvery white hair, generally
dressed in black broadcloth, black
satin vest, and wore the old fashioned
high linen collars. One great peculi-
arity of his was carrying his head on
one side.
t'Ie told my father about the love
affair. I've heard it dozens of times.
He was engaged to Miss Coleman of
Lancaster. and there, too, lived Miss
Rose Hubley, also very much in love
with him, and mortally jealous of Miss
Coleman. The course of true love
was running smoothly for the two
lovers until Miss Hubley came be-
tween them. Mr.. Buchanan had been
out of town ON some business, re-
turned late one afternoon 10 the city,
and on his way home he passed by
where Miss Hubley lived. She called
him into the house, and he was there
some minutes, and then went directly
home to get his supper.
''As frequently happens, some gos-
siping neighbors either saw it, or Miss
Hubley herself took pains TO inform
Miss Coleman that Mr.. Buchanan had
called at the other lady's home first
although engaged to her. She re-
sented it, and when he went to call
upon her, declined to see him. The
next day he went up to Philadelphia
on an early train and with her father
She went up later in the day to go
with the two gentlemen TO the theatre
in the evening. She did not appear
rs usual, not at all like herself, and
finally declined to go to the theatre, or
even see Mr.. Buchanan. When they
returned, she was a corpse, and was
brought to Lancaster and buried there.
Heart disease was given as the cause
"The other lady lived to be an old
maid and suffered an awful fate. She
was standing before an open CRATE,
warming her hands behind her, when
her clothing caught fire and she was
burned to death. Mr.. Buchanan never
forgot Miss Coleman. When he died
he said that he wanted to be buried in
Woodlawn Hill Cemetery, because
when she was living they used to walk
out that way together. He was very
modest man. The Presbyterians had
a silver plate put on his pew with his
name on it, and the President didn't
like it, for he did not like so much
stentation.-[Minneapolis Tribune.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Iron Rings and Aqua Pura.

! have discovered absolutely the fattest
business now transacted in the United
States. 1t isthe manufacture of a mag
netic iron ring" which, when worn on the
finger, cures or wards off rheumatism. OF
course the manufacturer is II Boston man,
but it is rather curious that Bostonians
are buying the rings in some numbers at
81 each, Welding a profit of 66,OeO per cent.
! saw one OF these things on the finger of u
man who had incautlously visited New
York and he told n moving tale of being
compelled to wear it by n maiden aunt who
| had him III her will" 1t was tho ii st [
had seen in New York. but they arc COM
mon enough in Boston.
But can nm iron ring cure rheumatism?
Why not? You put it on your finger in
confidence of being healed and you are
henled. IL ia faith cure, pure and simple.
Queex thing are done III the healing art
sometimes. l have n friend, a druggist,
who was asked to prescribe for loss of mem
DRY. He tried to induce the MAJ to go to q
doctor, but he wouldn't hAvo 1t.
IAN tight, III fix you Il strong Dose"
said the druggist. and he made up Il harm
less mixture OF water-aqua pura. he called
it-with n little ooloring matter. ''Now
you must take twelve drops of this four
times n day." he went on. before each
meal and before going to bed. Be sure
aud always take twelve drops and don't on
any account miss II single dose or You Will
lose the entire effect. It's Il slow cure, but
a sure one"
The druggist shrewdly reasoned that tho
eudeavor to remember taking tho doses ut
the right time would in itself improve the
mans memory, and il did. A few weeks
after tho patient came in to say that he was
greatly improved. He had simply got into
the habit of remembering, which was all
that was wanted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
editors who could say as much. The money
goes into a barefoot fund.-" to buy shoes
for poor boys.
Little Rhody's NeIghbor.


"You see, the Massachusetts people call
us heretics and A~nabaptists. They've neve,
forgiven us since they drove us out of theil
state. In their eyes we are all a lot of free
thinkers.'
1t was a Rhode Island man who said this,
and I rubbed my eyes and stared at him
prepared to hear him next declare himself
a chum of Roger Williams. Then it oc.
CURED to me that l really knew very little
about the Rhode Island of the present *
cept Newport:divorces and yacht races, and
the fact that it is a small state. So !
Yes, my informant admitted, it was a
curious survival of old p,ejudices. The old
feeling still exists that Bostonians are a
sour, dour race. even AS they in turn de-
nounce tho Rhode Islanders as infidels.
On the other hand, the Cape Cod people
get along very well with their neigh
bors. 1.-The Pilgrims never perse-
cuted US or drove us out; it was the Puri-
tans," said be, dropping again into
his curious air of familiar experience of
past haraships. "We pride ourselves on
our liberal views. We live to enjoy life and
to let others do the same. If people start a
Congregational church down here they call
it the Free Congregational, to avoid all sus-
picion of straight laced ways. Don't you
think We are liberal2"
did think 80. 1t was Providence and
Sunday, 1t was almost a continental Sun
day. All the street cars were full. The
bay was full OF excursions, the river OF
pleasure boats. The nabobs were off a,
their country seats taking things easy. II
was a day of rest. Then | remembered
how | had once been struck by the stern
ness of a Boston Sunday, and began reflect
ing on the curious survival of state differ.
enCeS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
An Afternoon Concert.

Over on the west side among the great
ships which lie at their wharves a strange
sight may be witnessed every afternoon.
Two great sound steamers of rival lines lie
side by side near the foot of Warren street
waiting for passengers for Boston. Compe-
tition for business has become pretty sharp
between the two lines and every afternoon a
feature of hat competition is the playing of
their bands on the after decks when it is
pleasant. The bands can be heard far up the
street, not always agreeing perfectly. While
the leader of ono is asserting that AnDie
Rooney is his sweetheart, the other may be
greeting the announcement with doleful
strains of 1.-The Heart Bowed Down. As
starting time draws near the music be-
comes livelier. Then the street urchins
from blocks around gather about the
wharves and dance %rigadoons and pigeon
wings to the merry strains. And the pas
sengers sit aft and take it in with great sat
iSfactiOu,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Tho Poet OF the SicrIas.

Joaquin Miller is we'll remembered at
Easton, Pa, where he lived for some time
and where his son lies buried. All the Eas-
tonians regard his name and memory in Il
kindly if rather plying fnshion. To their
Judgment the poet of the Sier:as is Il crank,
who used to waste his time and white paper
writing poetry when he might have been
doing something equally practical.
There is n considerable practical streak
in Mr.. Miller however. When the late Z.
I. Barnum offered n $500 prize for the best
poem on the white elephant Mr.. Miller was
one of the three who divided the prize. Mr..
Miller used, the ilnstonians say, to affect
slouch hats and mystery. OF late years
New and tho ends of the earth have known
him better.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Keeping the Time of Boats.

know a keeper of pleasure boats who
devised a most ingenious scheme to keep
accounts of the amounts due by those who
hire them. Each boat is numbered, and
upon an upright screen back of the wharf
are as many rude clock dials as
there are boats. and similarly num-
bered. Above them all is a real
clock. AS each boat goes out the owner
notes the time md sets the hands on the
dial bearing the corresponding number to
that hour. When the boat returns n glance
at the dial and at the clock above it is
enough to tell just how long it has been
out.
Some such continuance as his is almost
necessary to handle the crowds at boating
resorts. The old method of bookkeeping
was slow and cumbrous in comparison.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

weethers and have been told by her officers
that lots of people had a superstitious be-
lief in her safe qualities. In time one
comes to have a feeling of personal affec-
tion for a steamship and it seems like per-
sonal bad news to hear of her breaking
down at sea.
The accident shows how valuable the
double engine would be-. The City of Paris
or Majestic or Furst Bismarck would get
along very nicely with an engine disabled.
But the Servia is "a magnificent improve
ment on the first of the name n carries
as much freight for three cents az the old
Servia did for thirty-tive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Tho Safe old Servia.

Tho repnirs on tho Scrvia arc progressing
rapidly, but there is ono thing which can
never be quite reatored-her reputation for
safety and reliability, There havo boon n
great many people who have stuck to the
Servia in spite of tho building of newer and
fuster boats because of her s~teadlnosa. An
drew Carnegie has crossed in her dozens of
times, up to az late as last fall. have my
self mnuo three passages on her in Ill
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

A year & Ward McAllister's name was
in everybody's mouth. He was the topic of
The hour. The other day a New York
journalist. editor-in-chief of n great paper.
turned to his assistant and said: Whats
that society chaps name; the man who
wrote the book?"
"McAllistetl" ventured the assistant,
after n moments hesitation.
"Yes. that's the man." said the editor.
"Do you know how he spells itY"
such ia fame! Own LANoDoN.
CpnNriuht.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
"Old Hutph" as IA Critic.

sold Hutch" as the eccentric grain
speculator of Chicago is familiarly known,
ia no ignoramus, but a man of a rather
keen literary as we'll as business Judgment.
He admires Emerson, and can quote him
by the hour, but thinks Hawthorne the
greatest American author. Mr.. Hutchin-
son believes Talmage to be Beecher's sue
cessor rs the greatest American preacher.
and can talk about the future as we'll as
futures"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Mayor Chnptn's Baby Wagon.

The other day n tall, dark and saturnine
young man was wheeling II baby wagon
along n BROOKLYN street when II wngg,sh
fellow who was showing II country relative
about happened To see HIM.
See that man with tho baby wagon" ho
whispered. That's Mayor Chaplin"
"Sho," said the stranger.
''Fact," glibly r%eioined the wag.
Haven't you noticed anything in the pa
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Sam Bowles H., king of the Springfield
Republican, has a rather dry humor. Not
long ago a townsman came into his office to
complain about n reporter who had pub
lished Il legitimate item about his business.
Haven't l any redress?" he bawled in a
passion finally.
"Why, of course" said Mr.. Bowles.
"Well. what then?"
"Sue the paper or lick the reporter" said
The editor, turning away to his desk.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
A New View of Turkey.

A lady who has lived long and had
especial opportunities for observation in
Turkey has been inspiring me with a some
what novel view of the Turkish character.
Il always supposed that cruel as q Turk
meant very cruel. indeed, and that they
were absolutely without redeeming fea-
lures except courage"
why. no." said the lady. You wrong
them. l have never seen a more gentle.
courteous and kindly race. never saw but
one drunken man in MI Turkey, and he was
an English doctor. They are ignorant, Of
course, but kind to their women"
"What?" l said. "How about polygamy?'
"Oh, of course, they don't apportion
wives quite as we do, but views of morality
change with changing skies. They think
some of our customs very dreadful, just as
we disapprove of theirs. But Turkey. with
all it's faults, is very necessary to the peace
of Europe. Better to have her where she
is, even if a tritle dreamy and unprogres-
sive. than to have the Russian hordes
oversproad all southern Europe and reign
nndisputed on the shores of the Black
Sea-"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

pers about how many men wheel perambu-
lators over here?"
"Why, yes; l have, in Puck" the visitor
admitted.
"Well, all that has come about very re-
Gently, and Mayor Chaplin set the fashion.
Why. he even takes his latest baby down to
the city hall and"
what. every day?'
"No, only washdays and every other
Thursday, when the girl has her day out.
AS l was saying, he wheels the baby down
and leaves the carriage in a corner of his
Office in the city hall. Then he takes the
child up nee in a while, or perhaps the big
policeman plays with it. just to give Mrs.
Chaplin a clear field at home. you know
"Well, that is what / call real thought
full" was the comment of the visitor, who
was of the sex hat doesn't always under.
stand Jokes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Ladies' Muslin Chemiscs,
Reduced from $I.2s to 8sc
Ladies' Muslin Skirts,
Reduced from ST to 75c
Ladies' Muslin Skirts,
Reduced from $I.3s 20 8sc
Ladies' Muslin Skirts,
Reduced from $3.50 to $1.o5
Ladies' Muslin Drawers,
Reduced from 75c to 45c
Ladies' Muslin Drawers,
Reduced from ooc TO Coo
Ladies' Muslin Drawers,
Reduced from $1.15 to 85c
Ladies' Muslin Drawers,
Reduced from $3.50 to 81
Mems Summer Neckties, in
Tecks and Four in Hands. zoe
Mems Fancy Silk Teck
Scarfs, all shades and
patterns, &c
Mems fancy Four in Hand
Ties, all colors, &c
Large assortment Cast Steel
Shears and Scissors, all
sizes, &c
Silver Plated Tea Spoons,
plated on white metal,
25c per t. dozen
Silver Plated Table Spoons,
25c per IA dozen
Silver Plated Forks,
25c per IA dozen
Decorated Chamber Sets,
Bee Hive pattern, $3.75
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Decorated Dinner Sets, III
pieces, extra fine decora-
tons, first quality goods,
$1,000
Plain White Bowl and Pitcher,
full size, $1.25
Cups and Sauccrs, plain,
White ware, 45c per IL doz
All other white porcelain goods
in proportion.
CASTLE Soap, SC per piece
Bath Soap, SC per piece
Scented Glycerine Soap,
25c per box
Clarinated Clycerine Soap,
4oc per box
Full size Tooth Brushes, 100.
We have just received an
other large lot of the
Magic Dime and Nickel
Banks, which we will
sell at I5c
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Huge Ron al RipI0dFonc

Ma 1IIA AA IOL hsi, hanging mme THE. robbery u s. Mail Viz.
GINA ri on horseback, Ct A. /. Bosards and
= - : family smIshpouus.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

100 imported racing. running and trotting horses. 20
parisian female riders, drivers. livery kind of exciting
races by mon and animals.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

20 educated elophuntp, $b0.000 stud perforning horseF
can,no crus, lions loose and racing. riding tricyc!es
plnying see-saw. etc, performing monkeys, mules
Ponies and all kinds OF ANIMALS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Grand Elevated STAGE
; Great

oNN Crusr nrfrmnrsc careful cuned romeNery circusa mphthsafn ana the ammt
~ resorso of tho old land nw world
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
WE OFFER
THIS WEEK

Some special induce
ments to buyers, as
we do not anticipate
any dull season when
goods are offered so
low. We are so situ-
ated that we must do
business at all seasons
Of the Q a and the
time worn chestnut Of
other merchants that
trade is dull after July
a shall not and will
not, hold good as tar
as we are concerned.
We find from past ex-
perience that LOW
PRICES are bound to
make business, and we
hold out the following
inducements to our
patrons, which we feel
confident will meet
with their approval.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Mems Fancy Night Shirts, full
lengths, all sizes.
This Week, 75c.
Mems better quality, embroidered
fronts, splendid goods.
This Week, 81.
Mems and Boys White Unlaun-
dered Shirts, all sizes.
This Week., SOC.
Mems better quality, full linen
bosom and best quality muslin,
full sizes.
This Week, 75c.
| Mems Summer Underwear, Nat
ural Grey.
SOC. Per Suit.
Mems Lisle Thread Summer I'm
derwear, brown.
81 Per Suit.
Mems Normal Mixture Balbrig-
gan Underwear.
$1.25 Per Suit.
We have about IS more of the
celebrated Whitney Baby Car
riages which we will close out
cheap, to make room for fall
shipments.
Full line of Mexican Sea Grass
Hammocks to be closed out at
actual cost.
Full line Of Granite Ironware,
Porcelain-lined Ware, Tinware,
Etc, at eastern prices.
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Fosters Celebrated Kid Gloves,
shook, extra quality, in black,
drabs and tans, dressed and
undressed. Every pair warran-
ted.
THIS WEEK., $l.35.
Ladies' Lisle Thread and Silk
Plated Gloves, in black, tans
and states.
| THIS WEEK, CSC.
Misses Lisle Thread and Silk
Plated Gloves, in black, tans
and states.
THIS WEEK, CSC.
One lot Fancy colored Silk and
Satin Parasols, regular prices,
$3.50 to $500 your choice.
THIS WEEK, $l.00.
Twenty-inch Black Silk Parasols
natural and silver handles. w
THIS WEEK., $3.50.
IS dozen Children's extra heavy
fast black Ribbed Hose, sizes
7 to 8 1-2, worth $780,,
THIS WEEK, 20C.
60 dozen Ladies' seamless fast
black Hose, full lengths, regu-
lar CSC. goods,
THIS WEEK, 20C.
100 dozen Ladies' Jersey ribbed
Vests, sleeveless, retail price
II I-2C, ..
THIS WEEK sc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Misses and Children's Ter
sey Ribbed Summer vests, 1oc
Ladies' Fine Jersey Ribbed
Vests, sleeveless, 25c n
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests
with short sleeves, high /
and low neck, =. 3oc
Ladies' Fast Black Jersey
Ribbed Vests, sleeveless, 35c
Ladies' all Silk Vests, ooc !
Extra Fine knotted fringe
Damask Towels, assorted
colored borders, 2sc
Fancy knotted fringe Turk ,
ish Towels, a be used
for tides, in all colors, 25c
Turkish Table Cloths, one I
and one-half yards square,
knotted fringe, $3.50
Full line of Fancy Ruching
in all the latest styles and
colors, 25c per yard
Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns
Reduced from $1.25 to Soc :
Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns
Reduced from $3.50 to ST.
Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns ,
Reduced from $2.25 to $3.50
Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns
Reduced from $2.75 to $1.S5
Ladies' Muslin Chemises
Reduced from ooc. to Goo
Ladies' Muslin Chemises,
Reduced from $3.50 to $1.1o
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Our Counter Goods
are receiving new
novelties every day,
and are replete with
a useful and n
mental articles at Sc.
1Oc, 15c, zoe and CSC.
An examination of
these goods will aston-
ish one at the prices
quoted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Three Times the Most StupendoT Menagere- (.

Ever auMnoi and exhibited unher canyn. Iwhcc the largest Hippopothmus tMsth eu the Milo"
uulusnalw wonders to fill two Hnense nenHere.
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FOREPAUGH SHOWS
IL MAMMOTH PAV/LL|ONS.
FOR 10000

First time sven in America, Col. Boone ana Miss Carona, performing
5 ~ TOMS I'LL LET LooS
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20
Splendid m-Dazzling and Gold Glittering Pageant

This is the Only Great Show Coming Here This Year.
It Viii be Wise to Wait tor the Biggest and Best
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Mems Normal Mixture Balbrig-
gan Underwear.
$1.25 Per Suit.

Full line of Mexican Sea Grass
Hammocks to be closed out at
actual cost.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

RING
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-20

Full line of Granite Ironware,
Porcelain-lined Ware, Tinware,
Etc, at eastern prices.