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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Tying weights TO a boys legs in
hanging him, so that the drop will
break his neck, is something that a
New jersey Sheriff has Just thought
Of, said L. f. Dunn, of Philadelphia.
to st. Louis Globe Democrat re-
porter. "IIe is to hang a youthful
murderer who only weighs % pounds
and he says he will have to fasten ten
pounds TO each OF the young fellows
legs to furnish weight enough to dis
Locate his vertebrB. This sounds
pretty inhuman, doesn't it! But
once saw a heavy executioner in Tur.
key slide down the rope and fall on
the suspended mans neck with all his
ayoirdupois to break the spinal col
umn. OF course, it was a barbarous
proceeding. The most careful and
conscientious executioner l ever saw
was near the dividing line between
Turkey and Russia. | was riding
through some woods when | suddenly
found myself in clearing before a
cabin. A man was at the door tying
a thread around a sleeps neck. l
asked him why he was doing that.
He picked up a cleaver, and. with
quick blow, cut off the sleeps head.
making the cut exactly along the line
Of the red thread. You see now.
he said, why did it. | tied that
thread between two joints so that
there would be no bone to offer re.
sistance to the passage Of the blade
But why do you slaughter sheep in
this way'' | asked. Come tomorrow
to , (naming nearby town and
you will see. | was in the town the
next day, and met the sheep-slayer.
He was public executioner, and he
had man to behead that day. l
saw him do it. He had a sword with
n curved blade. The blade and hilt
were hollow, and there was quick
silver in the space, so that when the
weapon was held aloft the quicksilver
ran down into the hilt and steadied
the hand, but when the sword was
swung down the quicksilver ran to
The end Of the blade and gave added
weight and impetus to the blow. The
doomed man knelt and bent his head
forward The executioner tied a rcd
thread carefully around the barred
neck, and with one swing of the
weapon cut off the head 1t was
clean, scientific cut between the YER
tebra, and the unfortunate man, l
presume, never felt it,.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Al udy Of the small toe in man
has In made in Germany by Herr
Pit HI. In 81 per cent Of the ucr-
sons Namincd-the proportion being
grea Ell among women than men,
this % was found TO have only two
joint instead OF three supposed 10
beloR to it. That tight shoes have
not hnsed the union OF two homes
was hown by the fact that the pro.
portSn having the popularity was
about the same among small children
as aliong adults The investigator
concludes the small toe is in course
OF degeneration, and is inclined to
believe that man may eventually be.
come ionr-toed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

In Switzerland the manufacture OF
spirits is government monopoly.
The effect has been to furnish pure
liquors at high prices, thus ameliora-
ing the injurious results of the drink
ing habit and indirectly encouraging
the consumption of cheaper wine and
beer. The income from the sale of
spirits is made to pay for the care of
the Door and insane.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

EGectually yet gently, when costive or BILL
ious, or when the blood ia impure or sluggish,
to permanently cure habitual constipsti on.
to awaken the kidneys AMI liver to healthy
activity. without irritating or weak ening
them, 10 dispel headaches, cold or feyers, use
S. rup OF Figs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

During the most violent gales the seq is
disturbed TO a depth Of 500 feet.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

A. VI. Priest, Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind:
Gays falls Catarrh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction, Can get plenty OF TESTIMONIALS ".
sell ii, 75c
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn out
good for nothing, ii is general deoillty.
Browns Iron Btters will cure you, make you
strong cleanse your liver, and give you good
appetite-tunes the nerves.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness. Mala-
ria, Neural a, Indigestion and Biliousness,
TAX Browns Iron Bittsrs-it gives sire myth,
maxim, old rsons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant to take.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

IT Is b very good thing for a man
that hid friends don't have time to IN
vostgate all his staten ants.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

CTIONS are
IDEAS in motion.
BACK BIT f r s
have sharp teeth.
EVERY enemy
the Christian has
is a giant.
GOLDEN oppor-
tunities fly low,
butthey fly swift.
THE first thing
man ever needed
was a Savior.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

1t is the troubles of tomorrow that max
people heavy laden to-day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Impaired digestion cured by Beechams
Pills. Beecham's-no others. IS cents a box.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

WE are not IN condition to enjoy
riches until we can be happy without
them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Thinking will Keep US from doing wrong.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16
Do You Wish
the Finest Bread
and Cake?

1t is conceded that the Royal Baking Powder is
the purest and strongest of all the baking powders
The purest baking powder makes the finest, sweet
est most delicious food. The strongest baking pow
der makes the lghtest food.
That baking powder which is both purest and
strongest makes the most digestible and wholesome
bod
Why should not every housekeeper avail herself
Of the baking powder which will give her the best
fPod with the least troube9
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize or at lower price than the Royal
as they invariably contain alum, lime or sui
phuric acid, and render the food unwholesome
Certain protection from alum baking powders can
had by declining to accept any substitute for the
Hfoyal which is absolutely pure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

oFFIoERs-B rainard H. Warner, Presi-
mt; john joy Edison, Vi"e-President; VIM.
3 Robson, Secretary, John R. Carmady,
Treasurer.
DIREoToRs-John T. Arms, Charles B.
Bailey, Charles Baum, James L. Barbour,
J In NJ. Clapp II. s. Cummings. J. ]. Oar
linRton, John.Joy Eison. Albert +. Fox o.
c. Green, VIM. B. Gurley. John A. Hamilton,
J I'm B. Larner, John Ridout George F.
schaier, N. II. Shea, Thomas somervllle,
John A. swope, J. 5 swor stedt, George
D. Wine, s. W. Woodward, A. S. WORTH gtOn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16
TRUMPET CALLS.

Rams Fern Sounds Warning Motto to
the Unrsdeemed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

The taste of pie does not depend upon tn
size or the shape of the piece.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

ifatfiicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at &C. per bottle.
The man who will not improve his talents
steals from himself
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16
B. B. EARNSHAw & BRO
Cor. and NJ streets :. E.,
WASHINGTON. DC.

pAsIIMoRE& PoToMACR ILRoAD
Afts>' SUNDAY, January l, 1893 the trains
on this road wi run as follows:
NORTH SOTrTu
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16
for Infants and Children.

"castoriaissow well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me" II. A. ARcnER, N. D.,
III So. oxford St., Brooklyn, NY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

TINS crsuAun COMPANY, II MURRAY STREET. NEW York
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Heads Pills are the best afterdinner Pills, as
sist digestion, prevent constipation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation.
Sour Stomach, Diarrhpa. Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-16

For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue to
do so as it has Invariably produced beneficial
results
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
smothered giggles to the right, the young
man pulled out his cuffs little further
and tried the tune on the verses of paoe

smothered giggles to the right, the young
man pulled out his cuffs little further
and tried the tune on the verses of page 8.
'Oh-h-h, he never cared to wander
From his own hreside
He never cared to ramble or 70 roam.
Width his children his knee
lie wuz happy rs could be-e-e,
Ia Ia to, "a "a ia. sweet home"
The old gentleman leaned over the back
OF the seat at Twenty-second street and
asked: Are you going far?"
Yep; Forty-sevenrh."
At this the girls made noise, and the
Young man glanced at them with a graft
fed smile and began a study OF No. t.
After brief rehearsal under his breath,
he began another recitative In the same
old key:
"Oh-h-h, it's in q sweet little cottage,
All covered with vines.
Dwells Molly and Ne and the Baby"
This did not appear 10 suit him, and
he changed off without losing the monot-
onous theme or the explosive introduc-
ton:
"Oh-h-hl I'm the man that wrote Ta-ra-ra- Boom.
Pm the ma that rad ada de da dc nv;
Shakespeare cOulf write piay-ay,
But he never saw the day-ay
When he could write Ia-ra-ra- bOOm-de-ay
minute during which the young man
turned the leaves slowly. suddenly &
smile lighted his face. Once more he re-
hearsed in a stage whisper and tapped
with his heel. Then he began:
"Oh-h-h, the lOcked-out men at Homestead
They"
The old gentleman had arisen and
moved back one seat. BY that time the
train was grinding up to the Twenty
ninth-st. station. The old gentleman laid
his hand kindly on the sleeve OF the
fawn-colored overcoat.
"How are all the folks out in the coun-
try?' lie asked.
Il 'aiut from the country
Nor"
"NO, I've lived in Chicago all my life.
the two girls got off at Twenty ninth-st.,
smi ing back at the young man with the
songster who watched them through the
window. Then he turned again to the old
gentleman, who still had him by the
sleeve
How much did your book cost7" he
asked
Fifteen cents"
"Ill give YOU fiftv."
''But 1 want TO keep it,"
you can get another one some time.
You just now sung a song that like"
Nv hich one ?"
"Never m nd. Here's your fifty"
The old gentleman reached eagerly for
the book and put IL deep into his inside
pocket. After that the Young man with
the satin tie had TO content himself with
looking out of the window and hummin1
softly few songs without words, but the
same old time
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
VIII Increase the Interest.

That wide-awake and progressive news
paper, THE lSDIANAPoLIs SENTINEL, will
on the LIST of May remove from its present.
location to % n. Illinois near the
center OF business. in building fitted
with all the latest improvements. The adj
dition of type-setting machines (of which
the Evansville Journal lie the pioneer in
this state) and doubling the press facilities
will large increase the interest of the
paper. This is another evidence of our
oft-repeated assertion that eventually all
enterprising papers will be compelled by
the stress of competition to adopt type
setting or type-casting machines. Far
sighted compositors are already learning
to operate machines
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
A BANK LLsa's MISTAKE.
Overpaid Money Returned With Interest
Years 4 ter.
fPhfladslnbJa Record

OVerpald Money Returned With Interest
Years 4 ter.
philadelphia Record
After wandering for thirty seven years
in ali parts of the world, risking his lie in
battle and in storms on the ocean, q con-
scientious man yeste day paid back TO the
Commercial national bank, with full in
terest, - bill given him by mistake. He
related 10 Cashier Graham how. in 1856,
he called at the bank 20 get a check
csshed. he was in a hurry to catch a
train. and. without stopping to carefully
count the bills. he put them In his pocket
and hurried away.
Subsequently he discovered that by
one of those mistakes sometimes made in
snte-bellum banking. but since pro-
hibiIed by the code see banking rules,
the teller had given him s. too much. 1t
was too late to reciify the mistake, but he
promised himself to return the money the
next time he was in Philadelphia
This week for the first time since the
mistake was made, he again found him
self in Philadelphia. And now" ne
added. Il want to pay back the money,
with interest at 6 per cent. per annum for
thirty-seven years. | figure the interest
at 81 10, making a total OF SIG TO-" And
the money was laid before the aatonished
cashier, while the stranger bowed himself
out, without giving his name or any ciew
to his identity.
The officers of the bank are looking for
some deserving charity upon which to
bestow the unexpected Windiall.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
THE YOUNG MAN ON THE TRAIN.
Tie Sang and Sold His Song Book mt a Good
Advance.
FChiraoo Record

iChCagO Record
AS the elevated train pulled slowly out
from the Congress-st. station the guard
slammed the door on six passengers.
In the crOsswise seats at the center were
two girls with pearl button sscques, an old
gentleman of sedate bearing and a white
beard. and q Young man. The young
man wore a striped suit. a fawn. colored
spring overcoat short in the sleeves.
low standing collar with white satin tie,
and other things sold at stores where the
customers are jerked in off the street. The
young mans hat had q very narrow rim
and some dents IN the TOP. Toward the
front OF the car we're two workingmen
with dinner pals.
As soon as the young man fell into his
seat ne n lowed himself to side down I'M
I'll the bump on the back of his head
hooKed over tie top of the seat and stead
led him in comfortable position. After
that he took oil his gloves, which were
baggy around the knuckles and had tho
figures / IL stamped on the back of EACH
This being done he produced a yellow
pamphlet, which. on being unfolded
proved to be the Worlds Fair Songster,"
for il said 80 in letters big enough for 8
danger Dlaeard.
Opening the book. the young man
looked lnteDtIy at page i Tor moment
and said. ''Oh-h-h-h," in a strained con-
trato. This did not satisfy him, and he
tried the "0h-h-h-h" in a very rasping
bass, after which he shook his head 4
third effort, accompanied by violent ele-
vator motion of his Adams apple. brough.
forth a naeal tenor "Oh-h h-h," which
caused the old gentleman to turn sharply
in his seat and set the girls TO giggling.
1t was not exactly singing. 1t was the
one-two-three la-la-la chant found in easy
lessons for beginners. 1t was the tune
played by the man who fixes pianos.
But the young man made 1t tit.
'Oh-h-h-h. thu Boweree
Thur BoWe-e,
They sa-a-y such thugs und
They do such things
la la. la, Ia, In, la
And-nd I'll never go there any more"
The old gentleman fidgeted in his seat
and the girls across the aisle had handker-
chiefs up TO their faces.
IIe found page 2. Once more he applied
the one-two-thTee air:
"Oh-h-h, way. way over yunder,
Nhrr they make the thunder,
Shine on, shi-i-ns on.
Ting ia - ting ting tiBel''
Ii seemed as though the "oh-h-h" was
necessary part OF every number. He
said IT, or sung it, in the tone of the man
in the operating chair just as the forceps
begin to clnch. Without noticing the
distressed chances from in front or the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE.
THE GREAT ADVANTAGE OF THE PRES.
ENCE OF MIND.

Instance in Which 1t Was An-Important-
An Old Boston Mariners Yarn-How Capt.
Hames saved Man Who Had Fallen
OverbOard-The Same Means Employed in
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05

doubtless, spectators of the cruciixion.
Thus amply, thus variously. has God
svouched thar most vital of all facts.
One of the most careful and competent
OF modern historical scholars. viz. DIR.
Arnold of Rugby, affirms: Thousands,
and tens of thousands have gone through
the evidence, piece by piece. as carefully
as ever judge summed up an important
case. have myself done it many times
over. not to persuade others. but to satisfy
myself. l have been used for many years
to study the history of other times. and to
examine and weigh the evidence of those
who have written about them, and 1
know of no fact IN the history of mankind
which is proved by better or fuller evil
dence of every sort to the understanding
OF fair inquirer"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
A Graduated Beverage.

Aunty-"W What do you drink at supper
when at homer"
Wee Niece-"Papa drinks tea, and
mamma drinks tea with hot water in it,
and L drink hot water with tea in it,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
Reason for Grief.
fsireet A Smith,s Gnnd Naua

fslreet q Smiths Good Nsws.l
Old Gentleman-"What's the matter ?''
Little Boy lcrying)-"Papa gave Tie a
penny to buy school pencil and now
boo. hoo, hoop
Old Gentleman-"Well, here's another
one. How did you happen to lose III"
Small Boy-"I-I cidn't lose il; II
spent it for candy snd-and lost the
candy"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05

Nor is this ell. The resurrection Of
Christ made new men Of the apostles Be-
fore il they doubted and despaired. After
it they triumphsntIy believed. They went
everywhere throughout Syria, throughout
Asia Minor. throughout Greece and into
Rome itself. proclsiming this very truth,
resting everything upon IL and sealing
their testimony to it with their blood. Es-
pecially did they preach IL in Judes, and
before the very persons most interested in
showing it's falsity. But no one denied
the fact; In view of the overwhelming tes-
timony to it none could deny it. 81. Pc
ter. on the day OF Pentecost. with this
truth converted 1900 jews. many of them.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
The Height of style.
lStreet A Smiths Good News

Mamma-"W hat are you doing, pet?"
Little Dot-"I'm writin' invitations for
nv dollie, invitin' other dolls to her
party"
Mamma docking them over)-"Vsry
nicely written. But what is this black
cross at the bottom?"
Little DOt-"That's dollie's mark"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05
EarlY Enough.

Little Didn't you and mamma
get to church this morning awful late?"
Little Sister-"No. We got there early.
The preacher was jes' sayin' One word
MORE"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05

Any one can take Carriers Little Liver
Pills, they are so very small. No trouble
to swallow. No pain or gripping after tax
inc
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-05

Agents make big money selling THE
SENTINEL Almanac for 1898. Write for
terms to agents. Address INDIANAPoLIs
SENTINEL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-06
should Be n LexsOn,

George Chandler. a twenty-seven-year-o old
RESIDENT OF Georgetown, was introduced to
Judge Miller yesterday. and was so warm
received that IL will take him several
months AT least to forget the memorable
event George is fond of liquor, but is CD
posed 10 the performance of manual labor
MS mother has supported him until she
mas become weary, and being no longer
aoie 10 stand his abuse she determined to
let the law handle him. Their meeting
Iast night was not a pleasant one and
when he had threatened his mothers life
the latter sent her husband Mr. Brun. the
young mans stepfather. out for an officer
SO tired had his mother become of mis-
conduct that she said to him: xiii me il
you want I'm tired Of living in all this
trouble"
But he didn't kill her. policeman
reached the house and George was taken
away and locked up. Threats and carry
ing a pistol were the charges against him
This morning, and Judge Miller realizing
the seriousness of the affair required a
bond of 500 to keep the peace. in default
Of which Chandler went down for six
months For carrying the pistol he was
Given ninety days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-06
ARGUMENTS CLOSED.
The Court Now Has the Disaster In.
dictments to Decide.

SsAAASAe" ~ DCCAoCs
Mr.. r. Ross Perry. Of counsel for Messrs
Ainsworth. Dant Covert and Sasse. yes
terday afternoon closed the arguments On
the demurrer filed against the indictments
In the Ford Theater case. and Judge Nc
Comas announced that he would take the
case under advisement and render his de-
cision as to. the suficiency of the indict-
ments at the very earliest day practicable
After The Stars report of the case closed
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Perry addressed
himself more particularly to a discussion
of the authorities quoted on both sides in
the case. The indictments, said Mr. Perry,
depended absolutely upon the ayerment of
duty on the part Of the defendants There
was no such duty, he claimed, alleged in
either Indictment, except by implication or
intendment, and that fault was a fatal one,
requiring the court to quash the indict-
ments. In fact, remarked Mr. Perry. the
defendants were not charged with a spe-
c!hc duty, nor were they charged with a
criminal omission. Therefore, he urged, no
crime was alleged and they were not yet
called upon to answer any
In concluding his argument Mr.. Perry
PAID MI Hugh t. Taggart, who drew the
indictments. very high compliment and
intimated that had he not been put to
ers recognized abilities would have pro-
quoted an indictment which could not have
peen objected to. But undue haste on the
part OF the prosecution had produced two
indictments which were bad from begin
ning to end. and simple justice both to
the DEFENDANTS and to the government re-
CURED that the court should sustain the
derendants objections to them and In that
way compel the prosecution to draw an in
olctment which would In a clear and un-
mistakable manner disclose to the defend
ants that with which they were charged.
Having thanked the court for the great
patience with which the case had been
heard MIR. Perry submitted the case and
ouuse McComas stated that the court was
sides for the very thorough and able man
ner IN which the arguments had been pre-