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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
Gingerbread Barometer.

A clever Frcnchman who has ORR
glnal ideas on most subjects employs a
KIND OF barometer which may safely
be called unique. 1t is nothing
moro or less than the figure of A
general made of gingerbread lie
buys it every year at the Place du
Irone, takes it home and hangs it by
string on nail.
Gingerbread, as everyone knows, is
easily affected by changes in the
atmosphere. The slightest moisture
renders it soft; in dry weather, on the
contrary, it grows hard and tough.
Every morning, on going ont, tho
Frenchnan asks his servant: "Wbat
docs the General say?" and the man
apples his thumb to The gingerbread
figure.
Sometimes he replies: "Tbc
General feels 1abby about the chest.
he would advise your taking an um,
OrclIa." On the other hand, when
the Generals symptoms are "hard and
unylelding," the Frenchman sallies
forth arraycd in the best. with no
fears for his spotless suit or his new
hat. lie says the General has so far
never proved unworthy of the conf.
dence placed in his representations
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Tho best and only thing 10 do when
your horse is excited is TO call him
down. This is best done by getting
TO the horses head and talking to him
and gently rubbing his face and other
wise diver,ing his attention from the
cause of his fright. Ii the horse is
sulleu or angry the same treatment
will be found beneficial. In a high
state of excitement the horse does not
comprehend what you want and it is
useless, worse than folly, to attempt
to beat the fright out of horse.
All men arc excitable more or less !;
some more, and very many unreason-
ably so. What would be the effect of
trying TO abuse one of these red
headed. excitable men into being calm
aud considerable when under the in
fiaence of passion? 1t woull certain
ly end in disaster to somcbed and
this may explain the consistency il.
some horses kicking the end-gatc oul
of the wagon and otherwise demolish-
ing things when the whip is laid o,
his back because he got scared and
excited abou; something.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
A REMARKABLE LETTER.
A Prominent Professional Mans Extrnor.
binary statement.


To The Editor: SIa- As my name and 40,
have APPEARED IN your paper an the puhlir
prints lately on as many Ui INV rrofrssiona
hrethren are won lering at II, irel only
lust that shout make an explanation. The
tat ,ment puulshcl over my nam. was
made ten years ago. after Ion and mltur
investigation, and have never CHANGED INV
m nj as tothe facts then staiei. At that time
| said. rs n physician, that believed Warner !
Sac Cur1 was the best Of all known prepar,
tions tor the troubles it was advocated 10
-urc and san 50 still. | known il /, c,n.
siIcre,l the proper thing for the medical
profession to decry proprietary AMI o her
advertise arti L.: but Why should they do
soY As the late Dir. J. G.. Hollan !, writin !,
aver his own name in Scribder's NonfhfJ
laid;
at is a fact that many of the beat nro.
brieinry medicines of the day are more suc-
,essful than many physicians, AMI most of
them were hr-t discovered or u-ed in actual
melical practice; when, however, any per-
son knowing their virtue and fureseelnr
their popularity secures and advertiseS
hem, in the opinion OF the bigotei all virtue
vent out OF them"
Dir. Holland was an educated physician.
an unpreiudice. observer, an he smoke
from a broad an unusu Al experience. Pro-
prietary medicin should not be decried
The evidences OF their value are overwhem-
ing. | have seen patients recover from
Gravel, Inflammation of the bla ider and
Bright's disease after using Warmers sac
Cure. even when all other treatment had
iailel.
make this frank aud outspoken statement
in the interests Of humanity aud because [
know it to be true. trust for the same
reason, you will give it to the public
Respectfully,
II. A. GUM.
No. 19i West Fortp. sereath street, Ne,o
York, March l.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
EGGS LAkGE AND SMALL.


Unless you want large proportion
of cockercls do not sell all the largest
eggs you can pick out. There is no
means known By which the sex of eggs
can with certainty be determined. A.
though many have thought some signs
have indicated sex, yet after repeated
fair trials all these indications have
failol, and failed entirely and cx-
aspcratiugly with the writer, except
one, which give as follows: With
regard to the eggs of most of the
feathercd Kingdom, il you pick the
largest out of the nest they are gem
orally the ones That produce males
especially if they happen to be laid
first. Even in canary's nest il is
noticeable that the frat egg laid is
very often the largest, the young from
1.-THE first out, keeps ahead of its
comrades, is the first 10 quit the nest,
and the first to sing.-[Dctroit Free
Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

The best thing for the driver to do
is TO keep calm and use common sense
at all times In handing the team
When a horse understands that ho is
not to DO hurt he win not be excited
or unreasonable. unless of a deyiltsh
disposition. Such cases require special
treatment, and the Judgment of the
driver will determine the success OF
his work in handling the horse. Al
ways take time to quiet an excited
horse.
When you get Young animal TO
understand your commands there is
not much difficulty in directing its
course. Avoid, if possible. bringing
the excitable horse in contact with
that which unncrvcs m.-[SUuihern
Cultivator.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

4 spell Of slch7lesS
is due when the systems weakened,
and the blood impure. It's what
you must expect.
But it's what you must prevent,
too. And DIR. Picrce's Golden Med.
zeal Discovery prevents as well as
cures. 1t invigorates the liver and
kidneys. purifies and enriches the
blood, sharpens the appetite, inn
proves digestion, and restores health
and strength. For Dyspepsia,
oliver Complaint" and every form
of Scrofulous, Skin, or Scalp Dis
eases, as Salt-rheum, letter, Fry
sipelas, or any blood-talnt, it's an
unequale,l remedy.
It's not like the sarsaparillas,
which claim to be good for the
blood in March, April and May.
AT all seasons alike, and in all eases,
the Discovery" lonc is gudrdn-
teed If it doesn't ,eneft or cure,
you have your money back.
It's the cheapest blood-purlfier, no
matter how many doses are offered
for a dollar, for you pay only for
the good you get. But it's the
best, or it couldn't be sold SO.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

tween Gh rlcs al1d lo4net : r, cts. III
greater proportion of fat-formlng
elements. This is why oats arc so
much bet or feed for horses
When the mare is worked while
sucking her foal, care should be
taken to let her cool off before tho
colt is Above 10 suck. Failing to
do this is often the cause of sickness.
Bcc-kecpcrs differ as to whether
cement, sand, or natural earth is the
best flooring for cellar in which bees
are wintcred. All agree that bushcl
of lime is an excellent thing in the
cellar.
During the breeding season the stall
lion should not be allowed 10 get too
fat; fat stations arc no; sure foal-
getiers and do not generally get
vigorous, healthy offspring. At this
time care in feeding is an important
item.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
The Air is "Saltr /.

inc expression "salty air." as ap-
Piled at the seashorc to breezes blow.
ing inshore, is correct enough. Tho
sea air actually contains more or less
salt taken up by it in the form ofliDo
spray This has been proved nv
chemists in numberles, cases. An.
other popularity of the sea mir which
makes 1t differ from air in the interior
OF a continent is the unusual quantity
OF 'zono which it contains. Sntr,ror.
from catarrhal affections appear to he
benefited by the air in mopnta;no
regions, in which ozone is also n,on,;
'u'' but at the seashore are troubled
by the salt contained in Tho air
New York Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

A Chinese guide to the English
language, compiled by a learned
Celestial, has been published in
Pekin. The student of this quaint
little volume, however, will not make
himself easily understood in English
conversation by using such sentences
as the following: "Diligent learn of
English words no difficult. To do
good virtues become rich and know.
lie himself no have got. Fear inside
have little false. Run come too
much refugee. Can do biting. Why
'ou count want mistake"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
TREES FOR PLANTING.

DO not make the mistake of buying
large, ovcrgrown trees for your plant
Ing, says Seed limo and Harvest.
Those which arc 81 to 7-8 inch in
diameter are quito large enough. but
they should have smooth, straight
trunks and good roots. Older tree,
arc more apt than young ones to have
lost their best roots in removal; and
it is best to buy of nurserymcn ill.,
stead of pcddlers, and 10 save money
and receive just what you purchase.
Ten dollars per 100 will buy the best
of apple trees at the nursery, and other
stock in proportion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way 10 cure deafness. and that is by constitu-
tonal remedies Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF tho
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed YOU have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when il is entirely closed,
deafness is the result. and unless the iniiam-
nation can b. taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever, 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 catarrhl that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure,
Send for circulars, free
f. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo D.
Sold by Druggists ,.n;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or bu,iness, take
on every trip bottle Of Syrup Of Fig, as /,
acts most plea 'antly AMI effec lively on the
kidneys, liver aud bowels, preventin; fovers
head, ches and othor forms of sickness. For
sale in 20 cents an 81 bott es by all leadin :
druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
TOR FARM AND GARDEN.
WHY cows EAT PLAcESrA.

WHY COWS Eat PLACENrA.
Perhaps we can never find out WHY
cows like to eat tho placenta, but in
the experience of most men it makes
little If amy difference whether they do
or not. 1t is certainly foolish to pre-
vent her from doing so il she wants
TO, though VIC would consider it
equally foolish to try and compel her
TO cat it. Her own Instincts are tire
best guide american Dairyman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
More Than Necessorr

Young Mmi''er-rvo been praying
Tor you a long time, Miss Dora.
Dora (astonished) Why didn't Won
let mo know i'' I'd have been YOURS Ys
after the first prayer. yor,'
Herald. A'i h
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

There are five girls in one family
in Eastern Maine that together weigh
1852 pounds. The eldest, who is 50
years old, weight 2lO; the second, 80
years, 23s; the third, II years, 210;
the fourth, % years, 200; the
Youngest, 26 years, 1874. All but the
Youngest are married. The father
weighs 2lO pounds and the mother
I30
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
August,
Flower

Eight doctors treated me for Heart
Disease and olc for Rheumatism.
but did me no good. ! could not
speak aloud. Everything that ! took
into the Stomrch distressed ric. !
could not sleep. l had taken all
kinds Of medicines. Through a
ncighbor | got one Of your books.
l procured bottle Of Green's Aug
ust Flower and took it. / am to-day
stout, hearty and strong and enjoy
the best of health. August Flower
savedmylife and gaveme fly health.
Mrs. Sarah ] Cox, Defiance, Q. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

SCOTS Emulsion of cod
liver oil is an easy foo1-it is
more than food, if you please;
but it is a food-to bring
back plumpness to those who
have lost it.
Do you know what it is to
be plump?
Thinness is poverty, living
from hand to mouth. To be
plump is to have a little more
than enough, a reserve
D you want a reserve of
health? Let us send you a
book on CAREFUL LIVING /;
free.
Scorr & BowvE. Chemists, I,s South sih Avenue
New York
Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion OF cod-livei
oil-sl druggists everywhere do. S..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

MALARIA cured and cradicated tr m the
system by Browns iro Bi,ters, which u
richie he blood, tones the nerves, - ids diges-
ton. Acts like a charm on persons In general
I'll health wing new energy and strength.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

BROWNS iron BittcrS cures Dyspepsia, Ma
laria, Biiousness and Gene al Debi ity. Gives
Strength, aids Dige slion, tones the nerve
crere appetite. The best tonic Tor Nursing
Mothers, weak woaicn and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

The first European lady to arrive in Cali.
fornia was the wife of Governor FACES, who
arrived at Monterey in 1888.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

BEECHAM's PILLS act like magic on the vita
organs, restore lost complexion and bring back
the keen edge of appetite.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Under all circumstances, under all condition.
under all influences, Bradycrotine vii promptly
cure all headaches. All druggists, fifty cents
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

itafliict-dwith sore eyesu8s DrIttrc Thomp-
sons SKYE Water. Dru ESists'.tl at h] pr o'ttts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Nine young m - are about to walk from
Americas. Ga. to Chicago, ILL.,, a distance oil
1000 miles by road. on wager.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Tn, nearing of the verb boom is 20 'sh
violently forward Its business Application
is clear.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Bonanza" is Spanish word, meaning
fair or prosperous weather.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

The third week is critical pc iod
in the life of a chick.
The game is valuable as a cross on
the Coz hin or Brahma.
Sow sclery seed iu the hot bed after
the earlier plants have been taken ont
and transplanted.
In spraying care must be taken not
to have the mixture too strong, or the
foliage will be injured.
One of the most important items in
making crisp, tender vegetables is a
quick, vigorous growth.
The Canadian Bee journal says That
for years general farming has not
paid SO well a. bee raising.
In sowing the seed for all root crops
it is best to use plenty, and then thin
out after the plants come up well.
There is no advantage in crowding
the plants either in the garden or
orchard. Plants must have p.enty of
room.
To cultivate potatoes TO perfection,
they should be planted in a deep,
rich, black, sandy loan, with natural
drainage.
Generally the covering given to tho
seed can be determined by It's size and
weight. Light, tender seeds are often
covered too deep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

There are 1906 boys born to every l0l slr'S,
but more boys die in infancy than girls
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Five-eighths of the bread baked in London
England, is made of American whea'.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
Ii securing two large warehouses for store
ing the in mense stock of goods that we are
compelled to curry to supply the extsaordi-
nary increase in our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared to meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain fr)m the West. Groceries and
Liquors from first hands and with the expe-
renee of twenty-five Years in the business
We can safely promise our friends that we
vii! meet their O. pectatio 3. Remember our
Farmers Brands Flour "W bite and Gold, I"
Fancy Mimi. patent; "Tryphenia." Fame
Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
pa ent; "0ur Secret" Fancy Fam ly; ''Sun
BEAM" Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to transpor-
ia ion companies fr 'e of charge.
Buists' celebrate Garden Seeds in large
assortment.
.. .. EARNSHAw & BRO,
Cor. II and NJ streets s.E.,
WASHINGTON, ID. q.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

/ food trimming will deyeIop many
White Blankets aud Quilts for doabieffo
Single beds, cribs Conforts-Clean Cot lol
Ind Elder Down filled. Mems and Boys fl.
6meres. Cloths for suits, pants. conts.- ="
IS dress cloths, coatings. Ladies, Mems
tChildren's underwear, hosiery. ties,
kerchiets, gloves. Al. kinds Of furnish Dt
goods. White Goods, Ernbroideries,
Els, Notions, Corsets, jackets, Wraps, Il
hmers, sud every article Dry Goods II
ie should have II
ar regular customers know US as Fair IN
Ing, one-Prre House, that sells ut Low ~
rs fr,
.rsaus ordering Simpes cannot he too
irulnf in Spr' ifiu1 what they mi, and CO
IT the Price they wish Tory.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

rur orsrAun conrAsr, n MpRnAr STREET, NEW YoRK.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
for Infants and Children.

Csstoriai $50 well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to nc" II. A. ARCHER, nd.
Ill So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, E.Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

No. 19i West FortBsereaM street, Ne,c
York, March /.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20
The Hartman Steel Picket Fence


asnnttm Harm enc a
sooHIt - CO.. ~
nIFU co umoe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-05-20

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, DiarThPa Eructation.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl'
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19

On motion of Mr.. Gunnett, the
Water Board was requested to make a
report and hire any assistance they
may think proper.
Bailiff Spitznas stated that he had
been endea vorng to keep down dis
order and crime, but had received poor
encouragement. He had arrested two
girls for lying drunk on the streets,
and they had been sentenced to the
county Jail for thirty DAYS, but II GER
tain business man had gone to Cum
berland and got J. S. Devecmon to get
out writ of habeas corpus which result
ed in their release by Judge Hoffman
when they had been in confinement
only very short time.
Mr.. Michael moved that Council pass
a vote of censure of Judge Hoffman
for his action in the Kate EiSel and
Mollie Morrison cases.
Mayor Metzger requested Mr.. Mi
chael to withdraw his motion if he did
not want Council subjected to ridicule.
Mr.. Michael complied very re-
luctantly.
Adjourned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19

A sport came up from Mt. Savage
Monday evening with a metaphorically
red paint bucket and brush to see how
Mt, Savage's pet color would look
spread over this devoted town. He
was caught in the act by Ballitf
Spitznas fine and costs $3.50.
A town gentleman disagreed with
the officers same evening concerning
the way justice was being administered
in this town and was taxed IS .65.
A young lawyer dissented by calling
the Bailiff an opprobrious name; got
a general doing up and an assessment
of $7.95, which he is holding, together
with very fine and entirely new legal
point, sub c,tria.
A Garrett man, enjoying a booty
siesta, was picked up and run in When
sober found himself about 500 short,
outside of margin of 81, low tariff
duty levied for the stolen privilege Of
indulging peaceable drunk in a noisy
locality.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19
Death of Mrs. Porter.

Mrs. Salle A. Porter, relict of the
late DR.. J. NJ. Porter. died at her home
in this place Sunday morning, March
Is, 1892, aged 81 years. She had
been i'll about a week. Mrs. Porter
was born in Wheeling, w. Va, but
lived in Frostburg since her marriage,
% years ago. She was II lady of true
christian character, noted for her acts
of charity and loved by all who knew
her. Her sister, Miss Eliza French,
and two step-chidren-Gissan T.
Porter, of Cumberland, and Mrs.
Frank Tiddy, survive. The funeral
took place at St. Michael's church
Tuesday morning.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19

The teachers of Public School No. l
are making arrangements for an en-
tertainment to be held April l..
Proceeds to purchase Il new library.
The JOURNAL does not like to be
seen coming out of Zeller's barber
shop, fearing some galoot will put 1t i'll
the Ledger. The idea of taking a bath
is shock that will some day take that
sheet to a premature hell.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19
SENfI-LOCAL NEWS.
Legislative.

The Senate has now before it bill
which provides that public buildings
shall be erected in every city or town
whose gross postoffice receipts have
exceeded 1000 for the last three years.
The purpose of the measure is to secure
for the smaller towns throughout the
country the proper buildings where
they are justly deserved. In adj
dition to Cumberland the only Ale
gany county town to which this
bill will apply is Frostburg, whose
gross receipts are 1854: post
masters salary 81 500; rent, fuel and
lights, 1878.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-03-19
Fire Department No. I.

Yesterday fourteen years ago the
Frostburg fire department was or
gained.
Its record shows that during that
time 80 fires have taken place, to all
of which it responded quickly, fully
and effectively. The success of the
company could not have been more
pronounced, aud while thousands of
dollars, which no human power could
save. We're lost, many more thousands
have been saved by the promptness'
ing the town but little. its real salvage
value is incalculable. Indeed, the
people and their constituted author
tiles have never shown the department
1.-THE of the consideration and sup
port deserved In great measure the
members are left to shift - for them
selves, and an. essential portion of
their equipment was secured by their
own efforts. The organization is a
Systematically fraternal and beneficial
one, having regular meetings, dis
| cussions and debates. 1t is a compact
body of over sixty strong, robust
men, working under charter granted
under the general law of the State Dee.
9, 1878. The committee who drew the
constitution, bylaws aud rules of
order, Messrs. T. G. Dillon, j. H.
Bath, Frank Spates, l.. c. Mckenzie
and Alex Smith, are still among the
active members. Among the pro-
visions of the Constitutions one which
| practically nullifes all attempts to
| destroy its perpetuity.
What it is has saved to the town in
preventing and stopping fires, the
JOURNAL repeats, is incalculable. SO
also is the sum of reduced insurance
| premiums on account of its efficiency.
The department has made no COM
plant to the JOURNAL touching the
matters herein allnded to. What is
| given is on the JOURNALS own responsi-
bility.
The whole bus ness in Il nutshell is
this-the department really deserves
| tenfold more substantial recognition
than it enjoys at the hands of people
who have far more real interest in the
continuity and integrity of their Or
ganization than they have themselves