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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-09
TOBACCO, MARYLAND. SEPTEMBER 9. 1892.


who shall say what snownakes light
Failing on the lambs at night,
Clothed them In their coats of white?
Who shall say what veins Of sun
Through the roses petals run,
It'll they crimson one by one?
This, o Love. is all our knowing;
Lambs are clad and flowers are blowing.
When the wild birds are a-wing
In the blue and bloom of spring,
Who shall say what makes them sing'
Who shall tell this heart ofmine
Why in thunder and in shine
stu the mossed-oak lures the vine?
We but know the wild bird singeth
And the lured vine clingeth, clingeth.
Who shall say why rosiest dawn
Glesmeth, streameth, dreameth on,
To the breast OF Darkness drawn?
And why thou, by earth caressed.
SIN hath sought me-loved me best,
Crept like sunlight to my breast7
Day and Dark may love and sever,
But thou lowest me foreverl
Frank L. Stanton, In Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
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The .sTrareling Stones.n

The curious "traveIing stones" of
australia are paraleled in Nevada.
They are described as being perfectly
round, about as large as walnut and
of an ivory nature. When distributed
about on the floor, table or any other
SMOOTH surface within two or three
feet of each other, they Immediately
commence travelling toward each other
until they meet at common center
and there lie hudtlled up in a bunch
like eggs in most. A single stone
removed TO distance of four feet,
upon being released, returns to the
heap, but, if taken away as much as
five feet. remains motionless. 1t is
needless to cay that they are largely
composed of magnetic iron ore
Philadelphia Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-09
Date Palms In Arizona.

Hall Hanlon,six miles below Yuma,
has twenty date palm trees in his gar
don, the largest of which is fifteen
years old. 1t is thirty feet high. Six
of the oldest trees arc in bearing. By
actual count one bunch contains 2500
dates. |, weighs forty pounds. There
are several much larger punches, so
thick that tho fruit on them cannot be
counted correctly, but it is estimated
that there arc 5000 dates in each bunch,
and that they will weigh at least ffty
pounds. - Tombstone Epitaph.
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Noe. from tho E,uv,ile Hsaner.


An esteemed contemporary saws
that its editor is way above US in the
world. Well, we don't dispute the
fact, for hanging does elevate a man
wonderfully.
We return thanks for six squashes.
This means six years of hard work at
the rate OF one squash a year.
Our representative, accompanied
by his appetite, dined with us on
Tuesday last. Brethren, we need
groceries.
We hear that the Berner bill is
dead. 1t died young, with no hope
OF hereafter.
Another supper will be given to-
morrow night for the benefit of the
church steeple. The good fortune of
that steeple is enough to make an
ordinary mortal, with no supper,
commit suicide in self-defense
We will club Parson Jones ser
mons with the Banner, Now is your
chance. The sermons are red-hot.
and our subscribers should be glad OF
this opportunity TO get acclimated
before they strike the hereafter.
For the second time this week we
were halted by highwaymal. and
commanded TO deliver cur cash, But
this time we only got s6 and pair OF
brass knucks out of the fellow. All
highwaymen welcomed. II youdon't
strike us on the street, call at our
office. Our latchstring hangs on the
outside.
The Widow Brown has lost her
suit against US for 500 We were
in hopes that she would gain IL, SOS
we could marry her and get hold Of
the money.-Atlanta Constitution,
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Panther and LeOpard IN peadIr comhnl.

-
At noon foday Harmston's circus
was thrown. into CONSERVATION. The
Chinese attendants who had been left
in charge became panic stricken, for
in the end cage of the meuagcrie the
famous black panther and the beautI-
full leopard met in mortal combat.
The struggle was one never to be for.
gotten by those who were fortunate
enough to witness il.
The panther fastened his teeth in
tho throat of the leopard and the fight
was fierce and terrible In the extreme.
10 add to the awfulness of the en-
counter all the other animals became
excited. The lions aud tigers roared
and rushed fran,ically about their
cagos. tho monkeys kept up terrible
chattering, and tho huge black bears
got up on their hind legs and moved
iiercely about, c,awing at the bars Of
the cages and cidcavoring with all
their might TO get out.
The deadly struggle, however, was
short. In five minutes the leopard,
really beautiful animal, lay still aud
vanquished. with throat aud breast
torn open. aud the panther retired,
satisfied TO take the penalty of the Law
for wilfui murder. The greatest
wonder of all was that the Cages
stood the fearful attacks of the lions
and tigers. Had they not been care
fully ovcrlauled before they were
placed in the circus thcre might have
been very serious occurrence TO re-
cord. - tShaughai Mercury.
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II Was No Go.

In hall in Glasgow few weeks
'go there was lecture on Marriage
and After The lecturer said that
men should kiss thoir wives as they
did when they we're year or two
married.
When the lecture was over an old
man went home, put his arms around
his wife's neck aud kissed her. Meet
ng the lecturer next day he said:
ats no 60"
"What isn't?" said the lecturer.
"Weel," said the man, "when |
kissed my wife she said, What's gone
wrang wi ye, ye auld fool, yeT"-
boston Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-09

Deacon Holly felt weary and worn
as he entered his lonely dwelling. The
large, handsome rooms, with their
costly furniture, had dreary, DESC
late look that made him shiver.
The dining-room looked snug and
cheerful. A bright fire blazcd in the
ample fireplace, and the sun slreamed
through the west window, lighting up
pot of vivid chrysanthemuns which
stood on the wido sill.
Aunt Patty, the presiding genius of
the housekeeping arrangements, had
taken her knitting and gone ont to
have chat with the next neighbor,
having, however, with commendable
prudence, first replenished the fire
with fresh backlog and front stick,
and hung the iron tea-kettle over il to
save building a fire in the kitchen.
Aunt Patty's other preparations for
tea were already made. Tho cold
beef was sliced aud set away in the
safe. The apple butter was already
dished in the cut-glass bowl; a mincc
pie was cut, and pitcher of sweet
cream stood ready for the table. which
was already set, and covered with an
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hos gone OF sonl'ers, l don't know
where"
Tho deacon finished his.suppcr with
a good appetite aud lIgh. heart

The Widow Rubblc malo quite an
attractive appearance in her wine
colored merino dress, with her black
hair smooth aud shining, and her
checks little, just little redder than
nature had made them, her black eyes
as black as ever.
"Must you go2 Do stay longer"
she was saying. politely, 10 her friend
and crony, Miss Miranda Peek, who
had run in for half-hour's gossip.
"Oh, dear, no. must go at once,'
returned the visitor.
"But mnst say" she added, as
her hostess accompanied her 10 the
door, al should think that boy would
be an objection"
"Oh, not at ALL" The door was
open, now, and the widows voice
was high and shrill. "Freddie is old
enough TO be of somc assistance now,
and | should put him to work at once.
lie has been spoiled all his life, |
know, but would soon put stop to
all that"
"Good evening, ladies'"
The words proceeded from tall
form which loomed up in the dark
ness, unperceivc,i before.
Both ladies uttered little shricks of
surprise.
Dear mo, Deacon Hollyl | did
not see you in the dark. Do walk
in.v
Mrs. Rubblc gave her friend terri
fled pinch, which the conscencc-
stricken Miss Peek returned with in
tercst.
"Do como in, jeacon," persisted
the widow, determined TO bridge mat
ters over, if possible.
'sNot tonight, thanks, Mrs. Rub
ble," returned the deacon, politely,
but coldly. "My boy, Freddie, has
run off. and | caIlcd to see If lie was
here"
s'The dear child He isn't hero,
deacon; but come in, and viii send
out to look for him. He can't 10 far
away"
"Oh, couldn't think of troubling
you. lie has probably run over TO
see his friend, Miss Dolly Hedges.
I'll just run over and look him up my
self. Don't let me delain you, la
dies. -
And the deacon walked off.
Dolly's bluc eyes dropped little,
and the color dcepeued OIL her rounded
checks as the deacon entered aud dis
covered Freddie sitting in her lap,
making himself quite AT home, pulling
her curls and her blue ribbon bow.
When, short time thereafter,
pretty Dolly Hedges became Mrs.
Deacon Holly, the disgastcd widow
informed her friend Miss Peck, in
confidence, that it all came of Dolly's
making so mucho of that spoiled young
one.
Unconscious Mrs. Rubblc. She
never suspected that her fate had been
influenced by what The old iron tea
kettle sang. -lNew YORK Weekly.
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What the Kettle Sang.
BY HELEN NJ. WHITNEY.

The Widow Rubble was brushing
her smooth black hair. and giving hel
niece, Dolly Hedges, piece of hcl
mind at the same time.
81 wonder you amt ashamed Of
it, and you church member, tool'
she cried.
"But, Aunt Tabitha, what is iii
What have / done?" pleaded Dolly,
raising pair Of clear blue eyes to her
aunts swapping black ones.
"What have you donel You haven't
primped and puckered, and set your
cap to catch Deacon Holly--oh, mol"
In her wrath Tabitha twisted her
back hair till it was the size of hick-
ory nut.
"Oh, auntI how can you say such
a dreadful thingP" Shy, sweet tenn
pered Dolly flashed out the words
with a spirit akin to hor aunts. "You
know it's not true"
al know tits true."
The black eyes snapped again, and
the widow brushed and scoidcd with
equal energy.
'Didn't see you run down to the
gate only this morning in your bluo
merino dress, and your best hat, and
ask the deacon to take you to town in
his spring wagon? Aud 'tain't the
first time, either"
"Why, Aunt TabithaI' Dolly's blue
eyes opened very wide, as she looked
at her aunt in surprise. "You know
it was too snowy for me to walk to
town today, and we were obliged to
have that trimming to finish the fluting
on Mrs. Green's cashmere dress.
had been watching all the morning for
chance to ride down"
al don't doubt it,"
81 didn't know the deacon would
psss-how could /? ami it would
have been all the same if Farmer Dob
son, or old Uncle Peter Jones, had
come along"
"Oh, yes, that'll do to tell" retorted
the widow. "Aud of course it was
absolutely necessary for you to run
back and get piece of bread and jim,
or something, for that spoiled young
one that's always stuck along with his
fatherl"
Dolly laughed, in spite of her vexa-
ton.
al went back for my muff," sho
explained, sand Freddie said he was
hungry, SO, Of course, I brought him
the bread"
''Oh, you needn't make excuses,
aud think Ill believe 'em. know
we'll enough 'twould be a good match
for a poor girl like you, that has TO
make your own living. But Deacon
Holly's too smart TO be caught like
that; and it's for your own good I'm
a-warning you, Dolly Hedges. But
| shall come over aud speak to Sister
Dorcas about it after a while, for
see there's no use talking reason to
you."
s.You may spare yourself the trou-
BILE, Aunt Tabitha, for my mother
knows all you can tell her, already"
retorted Dolly, as she drew the hood
of her waterproof over her head, aud
walked proudly away. But there was
troubled look in her downcast eyes,
and the euvenomed words still ranked
in her bosom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-09
An Experienced Agent.

House Agent-Rush around 10 1876
Bank street, quick, aud get last
nCnlh's rent.
Bookkeeper-What's up?
Agent-As | passed there this morn
ing heard baby. There won't be
any spare cash around tlg' house for
six weeks at least, I've had 'em my
sclf.-LNew York Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-09

1t is reported that 81, 900. 900 is to
be spent on fortdcations in British
Columbia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
Horrors of tho Sweating System.

Rev. w. ID. p. Bliss, a member of the
Anti-Tenement House League, of Boston.
reported at the meeting OF that committee
the result of personal investigation OF the
sweating system in New York city. The
sweating system" be said. does exist in
New York city to q most frlghtiul extent
and under most frightiul conditions" and
he is convinced that large amounts OF pes
tilential clothing are brought to Boston.
The streets on which these tenements
are situated" he asserted. ARE worse than
any have seen in London. Paris. Berlin
or even Con stantinopie. and | have visited
the slums OF all these cities. took up
some OF the clothing and found 1t stained
and smeared with suspicious filth. have
seen women work nth naught on except a
fimsy shirt and skirt and chemise, babies
marked and pitted playing amid the cloth
ing. pale-faced women bending over the
work, working only too evidently. as some
of them said, from o'clock in ths morning
until 10 or IL at night. to earn even half a
mans low pay.
II am absolutely conviced that there are
whole blocks and square miles practically
given ovsr TO the tenement-maGe clothing
trade. have lived in Constantinope dur
ing the visitation of the Asiatio cholera and
know the conditions of those cholera Wis
tied quarters there aud do sOlemnly aver
that the conditions in New York city are
worse. | saw seemingly fine work, rs well
as poor, made in these wretched houses"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
with the Politicians,

The executive committee of the Cleveland
Stevenson Democratic Club met last night
I'm the chancery courtroom. Plans we're
dist1 ssed for an elaborate jolihc1tiOn meet
Ing, to be held after the election, under the
auspices Of this club.
In this they will have the assistance of
the city Democratic committee and all the
clubs including the Old Dominion, the
Powhatan, the Drummers, the Fulton and
the Union Democratic.
The Fairfield Democratic Club are ar
ranging for a big meeting OF Democratic
voters az Harden's Shop, on Monday, the
oath Of October. All he Democratic clubs
OF the city will assemble at Powel's Hall
at p NJ. that day and march to the scene
of the me citing. They will make the welkin
ring with n band CT music, and will be adj
dressed by Senator Parrish Hon. j. L.
Gordon. Refreshments will be served in
abundance.
The Union Democratic Club will have their
regular meeting on Monday at 7. NJ, M
Poweii's Hail. Messrs. Wyndham X. Mere
dith and George Wayne Anderson will ad
dress the club There will be music by a
brass band and good time all around
Colonel John r. Fellows OF New York,
will address the Old Dominion Club Mt Old
Market Hall on the evening Of either the
2sth or Goth. This gentleman has ma
tional reputation, and there Will be large
crowd present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
A Stylish Corpss.

'She was the most stylish corpse" We
heard woman remark the other day in
speaking of leader of fashion lately de-
ceased, and. prompted by curiosity. we in
quired what went to make "stvlish
corpse" oh" replied the gusher, with no
hesitation. 'she wore black velvet gown
with point lace trimmings. had her eye
brows penciled and cheeks and lips rouged.
besides having her hair dons IN the most
delightful fashion possible. Positively to
be such a beautiful corpse was worth
emnity OF death seemed to have been
robbed of all It's grandeur and force by
artificial trappngs and sdornment of the
complexion specialist. yet in this age Of fads
the time is not far of when just such
caprces may be expected. for if fashion sets
the pace there will be, besides other modish
folies, fads in funerals that will probably
be even more ridiculous than the others.
Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
= 4 anv three previous meetings ever

than at any three previous meetings ever
held here. <s :.
The running inces also furnished a
great deal Of pleasure. also the races VIII
gentlemen riders up, being run Amos,
as fast as those In which professional
Jockeys rode the horses;
During the week the races we're
viewed from the judges stand by Cover
nor Mckinney. Hon. Holmes Conrad
Colonel A. :. Buford and other promh-
nent gentlemen.
Much credit Is due Secretary Tyler for
his energy and perseverance in getting
fcgetl or such a fine entry list while
nnder the able direction and supervision
of Messrs. II. G. Chamblin and w: 1.
Wickham. of the. executive committee;
everything passed off smoothly and
pleasantly. Mr.. II. Wood Martins work
"a starter gave great satisfaction, he
fully upholding his reputation as one OF
the best in that line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

Gainesville. Va, Oct 14.-Special.-
Politics is very quiet here now, though
the Gainesville Club is thinking of hay-
ing another big parade az next court
similar to the one made at last Cumber-
land court. Everybody was very enthu-
siastic at the club meeting last Tuesday
night, and several names were added TO
the membership.
The Polk Miller Banjo Club, Of your
city, will give n concert here next Thurs
day night for the benefit of the Masonic
Lodge and the Methodist church. 4 big
time is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Gus
tachian tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when il is en-
tirely closed deafness is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out aud this tube restored TO its normal
condition hearing will be destroyed for
ever. Nine cases out Of ten are caused
by catarrh.. which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness (caused by catarrh)
that We cannot cure by taking Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
i. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists. Seventy-fve cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

The United States Circuit Court ofAppeals
was again in session yesterday. Mr. Thomas
w. Hall. of Baltimore. was admitted to prac-
tics.
The case of John 8. Gsttings and others
sgrinst the Gay Manufacturing Company
came up on an appeal from the Circuit
Court of the Eastern District OF Virginia at
Norfolk. Argument was continued from
the previous day. and concluded by Mr.
Robert X. prentiss, of Suffolk. for appellees
and Mr.. William J.. Marbury for the appel
lants. The case was submitted.
The Gaze of Meyers and Houseman,
appellants, against tho steamship Queens
more, came up SIS limited appeal from
District Court OF Maryland in admiralty.
1t was argued by Dir. Thomas w. Hall for
appellants and Mr.. Arthur George Brown
and Frederick W. Brown. of Baltimore, for
appellees. The case was submitted,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
BE Sure and Register,

Be sure to register in the mammoth
book made by Sam. W. Bowman, man
ufacturing stationer, Norfolk. Va. This
main entrance to the Exposition building,
and the names of visitors entered thereon
are published daily In this paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
DRESS GOODS.

Plaid and Striped Wool Cashmere. ESQ. Q
yard. "a.
i215c. a.
Fine Wool Henriettas. So inches wide 2oc
Fine Chaneeabie Whip Cords. 3sc. yard.
Extra-Fine All-Wool Henriettas, SO inches
wide soc.
Fine Ottoman worsteds. 40 inches wide.
Csc. yard. ~,
Fine Worsted Bengalines, beautiful goods.
S1.25 yard.
Fine Wool Plaids. bright colors, 40 inches
wide, SOC.
Storm Serges in all colors. SOC. yard.
Navy Blue Flannel. Atwood, 81 inches
wide, soc. yard.
Novelties in Fine Dress Goods.
Pillse Velours. Fine Pin-Striped Goods, 40
inches wide. in all colors. SOC. ward. -,
Fine Silk-Finish Henriettas. 75c., in all
colors.
Fine Mixed Suitings. SO inches wide. CSC. q
yard.
Remnants of all kinds Of Nice Dress Goods
suitable for children's dresses, at half price.
Plain and changeable Velyets in every
color.
Fine All-Wool French Flannel in narrow
stripes of heliotrope, blue. green, pink
and Lavender. at zoe. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
FlAN M e.. /. s..

Pure Lamb's-Wo White Flannel, reduced
from SO 10 25c. This is q good bargain.
Fine White Flannel at Sic. worth 3714c.
Extra Quality Fine Al-Wool Flannel. yard
wide, soc. yard.
Silk Warp Flannel, 81 yard.
Gray Flannel, suitable for skirts, l2h, u.s.
169s, 20 and Csc yard.
Embroidered Flannels at 81. 81. rs and SL5o.
Red Twiled Flannel. extra quality. BE.
yard.
Good Wool Cashmere. for men and boys,
$50. yard.
Superior Quality All-Wool Cashmere, &C.,
yard.
English Corduroy. 62J5c. and 81 yard.
Table Linen, in red and white. excellent
quality. SOC.
Rubber Cloths. 80 and 75c. yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

The shortest and quickest route 10 the
Exposition is via Main-street electric cars TO
the Msin-street car sheds. corner Main and
Vine streets From hors il is only short
distance to the front entrance OF the Expo
sition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
LADIES' and MISSES UNDERWEAR
MEMS UNDERWEAR,

This line is better supplied than ever bs.
fore Our so. 75c and 81 Shirts and Draw.
ers are better than anything we have ever
shown at these prices. and all who are iD
need of Underwear will do well to exam.
inc our stock before they buy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Tn this department wa are showing very
handsome goods st extremely low prices.
Our soc. Black Henrietta is the finest and
best black TO be found anywhere. They
never turn red or rusty.
Fine AllWool Black Serges, every piece
guaranteed to wear well, at 80, 6215 and
Use. ward.
Black Seeded Crepe Cloth. beautiful goods.
SOC. O yard.
Fine Sik-Finish Henriettas: the prettiest
you ever saw. A inches wide. only soc. a
yard.
Black Striped Henrietta at IS, so. 75c. and
II yard.
Remnants of Black Dress Goods at half
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

Mr.. James b. Walthall, formerly with
X. L. Richardson x Co., is now with
Z; Z. Walthall, printer, No. south
Ninth street,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

CORNER SECOND AND BROAD STREETS.
Great attractions for the coming week Great
Bargains in every Department of Our
Store. Dress Goods and Cloaks
the most important features.

Handsome Misses Cloaks in all sizes from
IA to II years, at sc, $3.50. $50. a. and
slO, all nicely made and guaranteed 10 IN
Children's Jackets. eight to twelve year.
nice tailor-mads, at $3.50. "a and as
apiece.
One lot of Ladies' Fine Newmarkets that
cost sl0, S12 and Sl5. in black and col.
ored, which we are going TO sell at q
apiece This is wonderful offer, and
those in need of long CLOAK. suitable for
all kinds of weather, will find these the
very thing.
LADIES' and MISSES UNDERWEAR,
Ladies' Fine Egyptian Ribbed Vests, 100
apiece.
Ladies' Balbriggan Egyptian Ribbed Vests,
SOC.
Ladies Plain Merino Shirts, ribbon trim.
mines. SOC.
Ladies' Union Suits. a1.25.
Ladies' Fine Swiss Ribbed Ail-Wool Vests.
SL25.
Ladies' Fine All-Wool Vests, Ell.
Pants to match all the above at same
prices.
Children's Merino Shirts. sizes l6 to 81, a.
1871, 1917, IT, q. Is. 90, So and 371o.
with pants to match.