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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

Take three pints of -four with scant
teaspoon of soda, sft this into nan
and make hole in the middle of the
flour, into this put two full cups Of
sugar, two eggs, tcacup of sour
milk or buttcrmilk, or if one has no
milk two teaspoons Of cream tartar
this though must be sifted through the
flour-one large teaspoonful of butter
and half nutmeg or u teaspoonful of
lemon, mix them all together and you
may have to add little more flour 10
make them stiff enough to roll, have a
skillet of lard hot and roll out the
doughnuts about one-third of an inch
thick. Take the whites of two eggs
beat them up not stiff as for cake but
so they will not be in a "bunch, :"
then as quickly as you can handle
them roll each one in the egg, then
drop into the hot grease and if you
never tried rolling them in egg you
will be surprised; they will have 10
crust neither will they take up grease,
but will have a crust us tender rs a
piece of tissue paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
BATTLE oF BIRDS.
How Two wrcns Fought Two Glue Birds
and whipped Them.

ana whipped Them.
tn Silver Lake Township, pennsvi.'
tania. d tSo;siors Store tnilA.honse
has been standing for id8rs thar fifty
years. When the mssons built II
they knocked the mouth from an old
earthen jug, and cemented the jug
into the solid wall toward the peak,
ieavitg The open end on the outside
Of the wall. The kind -hssrsed work
men put the Jug there for 4 ptrbosei
and every summer since then wrens
have built their nests In IL.
This season a pair Of blue-birds got
there few hours before the wrens
did, took possession of the Jug with
out any ceremony, and began to carry
bits 1T straw and dried grass into IL,
flying Git and III again every fifteen
or twenty minutes Toward noon
bair If wrens fitted into the yard.
and flew around the milk-h0use two
or three times. Then they made a
dive for the opening I'M the old Jug,
darted into it, and soon flew out
squalling spitefully. The reason why
they did this was because they found
one Of the blue birds in there, very
busy fixing things up inside. The
surprised blue bird followed the
wrens, and then feathered warfare
began that lasted for two hours.
Finding stranger I'm home that
had been occupied by wrens for half
century made the little wrens mad
all over. They pitched into the blue
bird and tried to drive it away, pip
ing and screeching as they fought.
For time the blue bird battled with
the wrens; but the two were more
than a match for IL, and It retired to
tree. While it was perched there
the wrens flew into the jug, and
started TO drag out the straw and
stuff the blue birds had carried in.
The wrens were busy cleaning ont
the Jug when the blue bird on the
tree was Joined by its mate. All at
once they flew in a straight line for
the Jug They darted into it like a
flash, and in a second the wrenS came
out as though they had been fired
They had not been cowed by the
larger DlTUS. nOWbNtIs lOI lilcy lui
mediately turned, darted into The
Jug, and drove the blue birds out,
Then the four birds had it back and
forth among the trees for half al
hour, neither party entering the jus
while the battle lasted.
Finally they stopped fighting, ant
each side began to carry things int,
the Jug The wrens made two trip
while the blue birds made one, anC
late in the afternoon the wrens hat
filed the jug so full of twigs that tn
blue birds could not get in. Their
was room for the wrens TO 60 in ant
out, and they held the fort agains
their bigger foes, who made severa
attempts to tear the barrier Of twig
away but without success. Towar
shutdown the birds flew away ant
never came back; and the wrens hay
had possession Of the jug ever since. Z
Goldthwaites Geographical Magazine
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
The Ring of CIleops.

The most remarkable antiquity of
the world is to be seen among the
treasures of the Abbott collection in
the New York Historical Society'a
Museum. It is the slgnet ring of old
Cheops, the monarch of Egypt, who
built the great Pyramid. The finding
of this ring was the crowning prize of
DIR. Abbotts life of antiquarian re-
search. Cheops lived somewhere
about $500 years ago, so that this ring
is perhaps the Oldest work of art in
existence. The hierogIypllics on the
ring are infinitely accurate. and beau
tifully executed, the ring itself being
of tiue gold and weighing nearly an
ounce. The oval signet bears the
name of Cheops, which is in hero
glyphics in perfect accord with the
stamp on the bricks of the great Pyra-
mid. This remarkable antiquity was
found in tomb at Ghizeh. II Plea
yunc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

a French glover of this city says:
Ladies buy white suedcs and wear
them until they are black. The beauty
and chic of white suede gloves COR
sists of their freshness, which may
easily be renewed with bath of dry
cornmeal or benzime, hence no excuse
for dirty gloves. Every now and then
fancy silken, embroidered or lace tor
party gloves are shown, but they never
seem Gin it, in the ex 1ressiye if not
elegant language of the day. Gloves
having embroidered gauntlets have not
taken as briskly as expected. For day
wear four-button glace, eight-button
mousquetaire or Biarritz are the cor
rect mode. Pearl and silver-gray
shades are having a run of warm favor
for both day and evening wear. Jacket
sleeves are amtagonistic 10 the stiff
gauntlets. They will hardly go over
them, and must not go under or Dame
Fashion will be Mortified Many good
gloves are spoiled by the thumb cut
being Just triflc short. A narrow
and black stitching makes the hand
look more slender.-[N n. Y. World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
scAtfoPEil rIsn

This can be made from any fakv
fish, cod being the cheapest Put over
the fire in cold, sailed water and boil
allowing eight minutes 10 the pound !.
drain. break the fish apart with fork
and mix with cream sauce, allowing
half pint for each pound Of fish.
The sauce is made by mixing one tn
blespoonful of butter over the fire
with one of flour, and then adding
half pint of boiling milk; season
with salt and pepper. Stir the fish
aud cream together lightly with a
fork, seasoning to taste with salt and
pepper, and just "suspicionr of
mace! Put into scallop shells, which
your fish merchant will give you, dust
quickly with bread crumbs, and bake
fifteen minutes. Minced parsley may
be mixed with the sauce if liked. -
~ American Agriculturist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

The rage for gauntlet cuffs TO gowns,
coats and gloves, grows apace. The
glovers are trying to introduce en-
broidered gauntlets like those worn by
King Charles Overlooked courticrs,
but those that ! have seen, seem al.
most too expensive to come within
the reach of an average purse. One
pair of black gloves had deep cuffs
heavily embroidered in arabesques of
gold. Another pale gray shade pair
has delicate pattern in silver, while
countless other shades are shown with
all sorts of delicate traccries on the
stiff wrist. One pair of white ones, to
be worn by bride with a wonderful
sixteenth century wedding-gown, has
a lovely pattern like a conventional
rose, outlined with seed-pearls, and
here and there tiny sparkling dia.
mond - Chicago Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
FASHION NOTES.

Japanese silk fans are hand painted.
Wear any kind Of hat that be.
comes you.
Velvet for outdoor c,oaks, basques
aud wraps are the fashion again.
All manner of garden vegetables
arc being duplicated in fancy articles
this year.
1t is astonishing how many pretty
girls arc willing to hide their beauty
behind wells.
Some of the newest Partisan dinner
gowns are made without the ugly
pulled sleeves.
in silverware there are some new
styles in oyster forks, and, too, in
souvenir spoons.
There is no decrease in the size of
fashionable fans, which are "beauti-
full to look upon
Turkeys symbols, the star and cres-
cent, SO much seen on watches last
year, are not so generally accepted
this season.
A very handsome and fashionable
costume is of Indian red cloth trimmed
with black souiache braiding and
black fox fur.
Lace fouuces are much used on
French evening toilets of velvet, and
great use is being made of choux Of
both lace and velvet ribbon.
Among the dressy fabrics Of the
season must be mentioned SUudan
lace, which closely resembles guipure.
II comes in very elegant shades and is
generally worn over colored silk
bell skirt.
At present there is 10 indication
that skirts wfl be made shorter in the
back. The demi-train upon walking
dresses will remain in vogue Just as
long as the threc-quartcr coat and the
deep basque bodice prevail,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Borax and sugar will disperse ants
and other insects.
Fruit stains on white cloth will
scald out or freeze out.
Remove iron rust by applications
Of salt and lemon juice.
Dip spots of mildew in buttermilk,
and place in the sunshine.
Dip the knife in cold water &c
smooth the icing on cake.
Use half a raw potato instead
of cork to apply bristol brick to steel
knives.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
BOSTON brown nRrAp.

To one pint of thick sour milk nj.
low one aud one-half tcaspooufuls Of
soda dissolve the soda in hot watcr,
one teacupful OF sifted indian meal.
one eupful of Graham flour, three
quarters cupful of rye -four. if you
have it (if not, use wheat flour, one
half teacupful of molasscs, one half
teaspoonful of salt; stir well together
Bake in an old-fashioned iron basin
in a moderate oven, nearly three
hours.-tNew York Observer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
HAVE DUPLICATE YVES.

The feminine gossiper of the New
York Press says there are two girls in
New York who are well provided
against emergencies. They have duph'
cate eyes safely packed away in their
jewel boxes against possible accident
When they were in Vienna last sum
mcr they visited the Salviati glass.
factory, where artificial eyes are made.
During their visit they were surprised
at the very steadfast gaze of one of
the workmen, but, of course, took nc
notice of the seeming impertinence. A
few days later each received u little
box, which, being opened, was found
to contain most accurate copies in
glass of their lovely eyes and a little
note requesting their acceptance, and
saying that they might at some future
time be found a great convenience.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
UNDER FRANCES EYE.
Frenchmen in the United States Repor
Regularly to the Mother Country.

Frenchmen In the United State. Report
Regularly to the Mother Country.
An article in st. Louis paper, in
regard to official surveillance by
France of French citizens in this
country, has led to considerable news
paper discussion, but no more frank
or interesting explanation has been
made than by a prominent French
professional gentleman residing in
Pittsburg:
Every citizen, said he, "owes his
country military service from his 18th
to his 45th year. He is liable to con-
scription at any time, the kind Of
service to which he would be attached
depending somewhat upon his age.
He is as free as air, Of course, unless
actually in service, but the authori-
ties must be enabled to keep track oil
him. When he changes his address,
he has to notify the proper official.
when | came to this country, fol
instance, | went voluntarily to the
French consul and registered my
name, age. former address. occupation.
number of nly family and my present
address. | also forwarded to tho
proper bureau notification of my
whereabouts, and If ] were to 90 tC
st, Louis to live | would promptly
notify the consul here and send
another notice to France, giving the
number of my house in ST. Louis.
Nine French citizens here out Of
every ten do the same. Why do they
do il? Well, it's altogether patriotism,
though the men are periodically
enough inclined If didn't keep my
record straight in France in this par
ticular, and were to 60 home for a
visit, gendarme would nab me and
would 60 to Jail. ! would be court
martialed. A French court-martial
is no joke. l would be send off to
Algeria as punishment for my de-
sertion, but by complying with this
simple little formality / am all right.
But why do they need TO keep So ac-
curate a list? Well, if the war would
break out, ! would get a polite and
official notice myself. Monsieur, the
war has been declared. Lose no time,
if you please, to take the next steam
ship home.
"And would you go?"
Myself, certainly: For others /
cannot speak. If ! do not go ! am a
deserter. l do not wish to be de-
serter. France, at war, needs every
man. Her military laws are iron
l have an awe of court-martial. Yes,
/ would pack up and go to war"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
Music as an aid 10 Cooking.

Music as an aid 10 cooking is pro-
vided for by a chef in Berlin, Ger
many. He has composed a polka
called the "Boiled Egg Polka" with
this notice on the title page: ITO boil
the eggs, place them in boiling water
and play the polka in allegro mode
ratio time, taking them out at the last
bar. They will then be found to be
boiled to a nicely. "-'TSan Francisco
Chronicle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

One Of two things has TO hapTu
You're cured of Catarrh, or yore
mid $500 cash. That's what is
promised by the proprietors Of n.
Sare's Catarrh Remedy. Byits
mild, soothing, cleansing, and bal
ing properties, it cures the worst
cases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

MODEL HOUSE At THE WORLDS FAIR.
Near the Womau's building at the
Worlds Fair Is to be erected model
house; which It Is proposed TO make
as nearly perfect as possible III tile
way of convenience for work and
health in matters of cement,
plumbing, lighting, etc. The object
will not he to produce the House
Beautiful, but the House Scientific,
and the cost viii be about $4,000, as il
Is believed that that sum represents
the average amount expended on a
comfortable home. Luncheons will
be served ia this house to illustrate
how the greatest amount of nourish.
ment may be obtained from food ma.
terial with the least outlay of money,
strength and time.-INcw York Post
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

" local applications. as they cannot reach the
keased porti01 Of the ear. There Is only one
mai rens5ies deafness !. caused by an in
ned condition OF the mucous lining OF the
r--4..,.s : Tube. When this tube gets in
ernsd Vol bn,, rumbing sound ,;l. or iTTnpe5E-
tct hearing, and w.. u i - The infisYn,
s,fis,,, -, y, taken oiit and us tuoe re-
lored Is ~ ncfrsel condition. hearins ~" ~, No
cstroyed forefts nine cases out on Yen
Aused by eatarrh, whica - s,,s nus ="
Ne viii give one Hundred Dollars -, sny
use OF deafness lcaused by catarrhl thai ~
hnnOt cure by taking Halls Catarrh cure.
snd for circulars, free. ~. ura,.aa N
SofrA ~ flruyasista.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
The Most Pleasant Way

OF preventing the grippe, colds, headaches,
and fevers is to use the LIQUID laxative REM
edy, Syrup of Figs, whenever the system
needs a gentle yet effec i've cleansing. To
be benefited one must get the true remedy
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. For sale by al druE gists in SOC.
and 81 bottles
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

For Throat Diseases aud COughs use
BROWNS BRoSCHfAL TRoCHEs. Like AZ
eotig go0d things. they are initiated. me
.eRUjite are sold Oniyfii Jores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
A coon Rirtr sI,or,

The wife Of Senator Davis OF Ntins
nesota has a reputation ih that state
as a sportswoman, and small VIM
chester rifle that hangs in the hall Of
her Washington residence shows the
marks of usage. last 5ammer Mrs.
Davis found abundant sport in the
woods around Lake Minnetonka,
and though she has never shot deer
she has put an end to much small
game.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

If youf Back Aches, or you are al WORT, out,
God fuf nothing II l. general debiity.
Brown Iron B.tters " II cure YOU hake YOU
letit8-toues the nerves
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE.s dB ,.t.
NERVE REsroRER. No fits after first day
lse. Marvellous cures. Treatise and y trIai
lottle free DR.. Kline, 93iArch St, Phila, Pa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

fsfflctedwlth sore eyesuse DrIseac Thomp-
on'sEyeW Water. Druygistsseil atsis pr bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

DR.. SWANS Pastries Cure female 1Cedknesses;
his T-Iablels cure chronic constipatiQn. sam
ples free. Dir. swan, Beaver Dam, Wis.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

pRowu.s Iron Bitters cures pysp$sPsis' M ,i!.
Ia Bilionsness and General Debility. 9 ~
ltrength aids Digestion, tone ,,, eor Nnrsines
Seates appetite The best tonic LOT y isins
dothers. weak women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

A Birmingham (Englandl man collected
10000 pennies during his lifetime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
b. Z. EARNsHAw, WIN. Z. EAHNsHAw.
3. 3. EarnshaW & Bro.
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers.
Flour, Feed, Grain & Liquor Dealers,
Cor. II and NJ SITS, $. E.,
tGaddis Old Stand,)
WASHINGTON, DC.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
i 1 securing two large warehouses for store
ing the in mense stock of goods that we are
compelled to carry to supply the extf lord'-
nary incrt ase in our trade We will say, that
we are now prepared o meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers We are large receivers of Flour
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 expectstio .. Remember on E
Farmers Brands OF Flour. ''White and Gold, F."
Fancy MINI. satenti "Tryphenia." Fame
Winter patent "Drusilla," Choice Winter
pa ent; "Our Secret" Fancy Fam ly; Sun
BEAM" Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to Transport
tation companies free of charge
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
assortment.
B. B. EARNSHAw & BRO,
Cor. II and VI streets \. T.,
WASHINGTON. DC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

The Braganza diamond, the largest in the
world, weighs 1889 carats.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

"Castoriais 50 vel adapted TO children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known TO me" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill So. oxford St., Brooklyn, N
"The use Of 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits so well known that 10 seems a work
OF supererogntion 20 endorse it, Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach.
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

There are six schools in ireland where
rish is taught.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

In Southern Europe $4,000 oranges have
leen licked from one tree.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
M nn a17nAf

y
to your intelligence, but some TN
scrupulous dealers try 1t. For IN
stance you're suffering from some
skin. Scalp or Scrofulous affection,
on are feeling "run down and
usedap." There's a torpid liver.
impure blood, and all that may come
from it. You've decided, wisely,
that DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is the MEDICINE to help
YOU. You know that it's g'tdraa
fecd to do so, as no otSer blood
purifier is.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, yo
get your money back.
But what is best for you to TAX
isn't always best for the deal
to sell. He offers something ell
that's Just as GOOD" Is 1t hkel2
If the makers Of medicine cat
trust it, can you?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

1t Is said that four-ifths Of all the halI'
tgrms occur In the daytime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

The ht,iian heart in a lifetime OF elgh'y
eais. beats SEQ, tO0h0@ times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
Baltimore i Potomac Railroad.

After Sunday, GERBER Goth, 1873 the
trains on this road will run as follows;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

DON'T fool with indigestion nor WIN I1, q, a
dis ordered liver, but take beeehah rms
for Immediate relief. y cents box
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

There are over 5000 brass bands in the
Salvation Army
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15

Berlin. Germany, has 80 miles Of streets.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
for Infants and Children.

Csstoria cures Collie, CONSTIPATION.
Sour Stomach, Diarrhna. IRRIGATION.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di
gestion,
Without injurious medication.
For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue 70
do 50 az " has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN F. PARDEE, NJ. D.,
"The winthrop i95th Street and 9Th Ave,
New York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-18
A1eSantlria Gazstta
FRIDAY EVENING NOV. Is. 1892.

SHE THOUGHT SHE SAW \ RAT
While car of the Jersey City and Ber-
gen Railroad was in charge Of Conduc-
tor Muller going up Montgomery street
about 9 o'clock on Tuesday night, one
of four young women who were passen-
gers gave piercing scream and with
the agility of an acrobat, jumped upon
the seat. The conductor ran in to make
an investigation.
'iThere's rat under there exclaim-
ed the young woman historically, point
ing under the opposite seat.
There was flashing of skirts and a
succession of screams, and i'll an instant
the other three young women were
standing on the seats. Conductor Mul,
Ter. with his car hook, poked around
under the seat, but failed TO dislod9e
the unwelcome intruder. He began 10
think itwas an imaginary rat, but TWO
or three male passengers encouraged
him to keep up the hunt. 1t was hoI
often they had an opportunity OF seeing
four pretty young women staining OR
the seats of horse car.
When the car had reached the term
mus of the line the rat had not been
found The young women got down
timidly from their perches and hasten
ed away. Conductor Muller is wonder
ing vet whether there really was rat
in the car.