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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

The great salt lake at Obdofsk is
nine miles wide aud seventeen mic;
long, yet, except in few PAGES II is
solidly rooted over with a deposit Of
salt which is getting thicker and
thicker every year.
Our guide, who is an old man,
said that he could remember when
the salt crystals first began to gather
upon the surface Of the water. Year
by year, owing to the eyaporationaf
the water, the crystals became mere
numerous and then caked together
Till this great roof formed.
In 1878, the water beneath this
salt crystal roof found an under
ground outlet into the river OIL.
This lowered the lakes surfaee atolt
three feet, leaving that distance be.
tween the water and The roof.
Looking down through one Of the
openings made for the purpose In the
roof, we saw low-sided small boat.
Our guide put us one at a time into
into the boat. We lay fat on our
backs and looked up at the curiously
beautiful salt ceiling overhead. We
propelled the boat by pushing with
our hands against the irregular ties
OF the roof
The guide held a long rope at
tached to the boat to prevent our go
ing too far and getting lost--a thing
he said it was easy to do.
Many springs surround this lake
Their water flows over the roof and
evaporates there, and thus continu-
ally adds to its thickness. After
many years the springs will probably
become choked with their own de
posits, and then the whole will
gradually become covered with earth,
and so great salt mine will be
formed-a treasure for the Sibefians
hundreds Of years to come.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Chicago Has thc HigEoat search Light In
the World.
To America belongs the honor Of
constructing the largest and most
powerful electric search in the world,
now In Chicago Some idea OF its
size may be gained from the COMPARE
sln made between it and the men Of
ordinary height standing by it,
shown in the illustration from a pho
tcgraph. 1t stands about 10 feet q
inches high to the upper side OF the
ventilator on the top of the drum,
and the total weight Is about 5000
pounds, but so perfectly is 1t mount
ed and balanced that a child can
move it in any direction. The maxi
mum current at which this lamp OPP
crates is 200 amperes, and at this
current the lamp has luminous in
tensity Of about 90, 900 to 100, 900
candles, the reflected beam a total
luminous intensity Of about 375, 000,-
600 candles, an intensity which the
eye cannot appreciate. In looking at
the side of the beam the spectator
only distinguishes stream Of light
of comparatively low intensity, but
in looking at the beam directly its
brilliancy is fully seen and the effect
is absolutely binding.
Before the protector was sent to
the Worlds Fair a public test was
made at Middletown, Conn. From
the roof Of the works the great white
beam Of light shot forth into the OBJ.
scurity OF the night, and slowly
swept the countryside for miles
around. bringing every object upon
which it was directed into brilliant
and distinct relief. 1t Illuminated
the roofs OF distant villages and
scared the inhabitants, and lighted
up the sign boards miles away, so
that tney could ooeily he read by
means Of a glass The protector was
turned upward toward the sky, and
the beam. like a supernatural divine
finger, wrote words upon the clouds
messages OF light to the starry
populations. 1t was majestic
manifestation OF mans invasion of
the realm of Phoebus.
How far the powerful beam OF light
OF this Instrument can be seen is diff
flcult to state. The search light set
up by the General Electric Company
on Mt. Washington, in the White
Mountains, has a diameter Of only
thirty inches, and reflected light
from the mirror of about 100, 600
candle power, yet the newspaper can
be read in its beam ten miles away,
and the light can be seen from points
100 miles away. How much farther
then could this 3T5, 900, 900 candle
power light be seen in clear atmos-
phere free from moisture, II the
protector could be mounted upon an
eminence sufficiently high to clear all
surrounding obstacles?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

ALExIus COLUMBUS where his grand
father had settled after his immigra-
ton from France. Alexius father,
Peter, was shipbuilder, and Alexius
followed the same occupation, at first
in Canada aud later in Buffalo. For
many years he also conducted a farm,
and most of the old mans time Is de-
voted to gardening. Although i0i
years old he is remarkably well-pre.
served, and appears strong enough ia
round out another decad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

A q ~ " Connected with thy Samrs
Of Famous Men.
r Goethe statcs that be one day saw
the exact counterpaFtof himself com-
Ing toward him.
Pore saw an arm apparently cone
through the wall. and made inquiries
after its owner
Byron often received visits from a
specter, but he knew il to be Great
ton Of imagination
DR.. johnson heard his mother eau
his name in a clear soice, though She
was at the time in another city.
Count Emmanuel Sweienhorg be-
lieyed that he had the privilege 81
interviewing persons in the spirit
world.
Loyola. lying wounded during the
siege Of Pampeluna, saw the Virgin,
who encouraged him to prosecute his
mission.
Describes was follow d by an inyis-
ible person, whose voice he heard
urging him to continue his search
after truth.
Sir Joshua Reynolds, leaving his
house, thought the lamps were trees
and the men and women bushes agl-
tated by the breeze,
Oliver Cromwell, lying sleepless on
his couch, saw the curtains open and
gigantic woman appear, who told
him that he would become the great
est man in England.
Ben johnson spent the watches Of
the night an interested spectator " q
crowd OF Tartars, Turks and Roman
Catholics, who rose up and fouga;
around his armchair till sunrise.
Bostock, the psychologist, saw IT,
ures and faces and there was 0nSissl-
/ man face constantly before ilfHr4 =
twenty. four hours. The featured ~
headgoar rs distinct as Those OF ayiH-
ing person.
Benvenuto Cellini, imprisoned at
Rome, resolved to free himself BY
self-destruction, but was deferred by
the apparition Of a young woman Of
wondrous beauty whose reproachei
turned him FROM his purpose.
Napoleon once called attention 10
bright star he believed he saw shin
ing in his room, and said: Sit las
never deserted me. / see 1t on every
great occurrence urging me onward.
1t is my unfailiug omen of success
Nicolai was alarmed BY the appear
ance Of dead body, which vanished
and came again at intervals. This
was followed by human faces, which
came into the room. and, after gazing
upon him for while, departed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
slLk.cc


One Of tho Most Interesting Features Of
the west indies.
Among the Interesting natural OBJ
Iects Of tropical America the gigantic
silk-cotton tree Is one OF the most
prominent features In the landscape.
II is widely distributed, but Is seldom
seen to more advantage than on the
grazing pens Ia the high valleys Of
Jamaica, where IL is a most impos-
Ing giant, when its smooth, straight
trunk Is seen towering like a great
lighthouse from some commanding
hill, with It's majestic crown Of
spreading branches outlined against
the sky A young tree is protected
by sharp thorns, but as itgrows older
these disappear. When the tree IS
some four or Eve feet in diameter
wooden brackets begin 10 grow out
from the trunk under the branches,
which thus become strongly braced
as they begin to spread. At
the same time the trunk becomes
ventrlcose near the ground and soon
great buttresses arise between the
trunk and the roots. These but
tresses run close to the surface OF the
ground for great distance, some'
times so feet. Between these but
tresses the Spaniards used to
stable their horses Above these
bnttresses the trunk Is smooth and
cylindrical, sometimes twelve feet in
diameter and 100 feet high. Just be-
fore the tree flowers the branches are
bare, but after the fruit has set the
new leaves burst out and nourish the
great pods until they have swelled to
their full size. Then the leaves fall
and the sun beats down upon the
pods until they are fully ripe, when
thar hurst and swell into great snowy
/ bundles OF cotton.
Specimens OF the sllk-cotton tree
vary in shape, and solitary trees in
open meadows often branch near the
ground; but in a well-grown typical
tree the trunk runs straight up,
without branches, like a massive
I cylindrical tower, well above the
heads Of all ordinary trees or even
the tallest palms. At the top it car
ries crown of branches stretching
out horizontally TO an incredible
distance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
THEY DANCE IN WORSHIP.


Fantastic Ceremonies OF Some of the Der
wishes of the Orient
The dervishes in Mohammedan
countries are religious class cores
ponding in some respects TO the
monks of christendom. There are
many orders. distinguished by pecu.
liarities of faith, ceremony and cos
tune Some live in monasteries,
Others dwell Ia villages, but all pro-
fess poverty and humility and some
chastity, Their religion prescribes
modification. but their practices are
very often inconsistent with their
professed standard. Many Of them
lead a yagrant life, travelling all over
the countries OF the East and being
supported by converts OF their order.
The Mevleyls are the most numerous.
They indulge "a fantastic dances, in
which they whirl around with grea:
rapidly to the music Of flute, gen
orally not ccasing until they are over
come by exhaustion and drop on the
ground. This ceremony is performed
in honor Of their founder, who is
said to have whirled around for four
days without any nourishment, while
his companion played a flute. Often
these deryishes are found in cities
playing the part Of juggers and sor-
cerers,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Eurppe's twenty sInion soldiers.
1t is estimated by MajorGeneral Tar
rel that whereas at the time Of the
Crimsan war, the lat Euro pean strug-
gle in which this country was engaged,
the aggregate strength Of the armies
Of the great powers OF Europe did not
exceed 1900, 900 in round numbers, to-
day il is mole than 100000
Without including the final reserves
and only reckoning those men who
have been thoroughly trained as
soldiers and are liable for service be-
yond the frontiers, Russia has in round
numbers 1000, 900, Of men. France and
Germany 100000, Austria 2,5f0,0O0,
and italy {, 100000 And thesa nnrnls1sll. =
arc taeisi,s oasiiss,.s.lly increased. lalety
France, by lenqthening the duration OF
liability to service from a period Of
twenty to twenty-five years, made an
enormous addition to her military
strength, and the present German army
bill contemplates large increase in
the numbers Of the German army
London News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
August. .
FlOWep,'

"Ihaveb been afflicted with biliouNs-
ness and constipation for fifteen years.
and first one and then another prep
aration was suggested to me and
tried, but TO no purpose. A friend
recommended August Flower and
words cannot describe the admira-
ton in which l hold it. Ithas given
me new lease Of life, which before
was burden. Its good qualities
ndwonderful merits Should bemade
known to everyone suffering with
dyspepsia and biliousness. JESSE
BARKER, Printer, Humboldt. Kas.9
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

A ,hastly discovery was made few
days ago By fisherman on Presidents
island, two miles south Of Memphis,
Tenn. Six human skeletons were found
on the sand bar opposite Jacksonmount
Park. Their identity is q mystery,
but river men believe they are some Of
the crew and passengers Of the Inflated
steamer Gold Dust, which burned few
years ago. The skeletons were found
six feet apart. imbedded in the sand
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

- - - Q" -" ""L
discoverer. II Ia
name is Alexius
Columbus, and last
Saturday he cele-
brated his 10th
birthday anniver-
sary. Alexius was
born on the Isle d
orleans, near Que.
b eek, Canada,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Pens can be made out of eight
metals-steel, brass, copper, gold,
silver, platinum, amalgam and alumni
mum. Aluminium pens are still a
novelty and are said TO last much
longer than any other metallic pen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, MalA-
ria Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
strength, aids Digestion, tone, the nerves.
CRATES appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers. weak women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive effeetnally cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
Ii has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
90. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Rereham's Pills correct bad effects OF over
eating. Beechams-no others. 25cents box.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

No sympathy is ielt for the man who is a
fool twice
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Many persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters rebuilt ls the system, aids q / sestion, re-
moves excess OF bile, and cures m tiaria.
splendid tonic for women and children
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

At the beginning Of the Christian era the
relative values Of gold to silver were as one
TO nine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

No matter OF how long standing. wrlte
for free treatise, testimonials, etc.. 70 $. ].
Hollensworth & Co, Uwego, Tioga Co., NJ Y.
Price 81; by mail Sl.l5.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Traces OF J rehistoric city hive been dis.
covered not far rom Zanzibar, in Africa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

There are in the world 261 blind asylums
and training schools, with II, $50 inmates
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

0FfqcERs-BriinarI II. Warn r, Presi-
d N; Joh1 Joy Edison. Viee-Pres dent; VIM.
= r bison, sseretsry, John R, Carmsdy,
IRE lfur r.
DIREcToBs-Jehn r. Anne, Cherries B.
Bi ey. Charles Baum, james l. Ba bour,
J In NJ. flapp II. s. umm ngx J. j. DIR.
iineton, Joh1sJoy 4 son, Albert F. Fox o.
G. Green, VIM. B. Gur'ey John A. Haniil on.
] hn B. i.e'nsr, John Ri out, George F.
schaier. N. II. She's, Thomas somerv lie,
John A. swole. J. +. swor stedr, Gorge
I Z, 1,s Gel Is. y; warner, a. A; Wilson =.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
HEIR TO COLUMBUS FAME.
A Descendant Of the DIscoverer Resides 4
Buffalo, ny.

Buffalo has the honor Of reckoning
among her citizens llneal descend.
ant OF Christopher Columbus, the
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szass
PREsIDRST-JohuH H. Mitchell, ESQ.
VICE PREsIDENT-Ex-Ju Judge T. Stone.
sEcRErARY-Hon A. Posey.
tn AsURgR-J. II. r beris, Esq.
ATTORNEY-Col. L. A. Wilmrr.
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
John H. Mitchell, Aitoynsy.atLaw,
+, Stone, Ext chief Judge
A. Posey Attorney-at Law.
Col. L. A. w liner, Altorney-at-LGw.
II. Roberts. Merchant
J. 5. Maitngly Reg sler Of Wills.
r R. HOrney, Res aurant.
cS-Ifs atove Company viii receive de.
pesit and lake loaus to persons Of small
mans A rsre chance is offered 10 small
gsgs.earssrs to save their small earnings and
buy nttuila = home. And as sn iuvssta snt
The SOCK Of tie compsny is safe and
prof lie
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

BItNS NIUJ MY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm OF F. j. CHENEY 6;
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, AMI that said firm
will nay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each aud every case Of g uarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of HALL's CArABRH
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
worn to iefore me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day Of Decembsr A. d. 1886.
--- A. w. GLEASON,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

S. NJ. PROVOST, j. r.. WOOD.
Genl Manager Gen9Pass Agent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
for Infants and Children.

"castoria s 100 well adapted to children tina.
recommend it as superior to any prescription
Known 10 ne" II. A. ARcuER, NJ. D..
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, \. Y.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-24
A CAN OF ICE CREAM.
It Was Found Under the Independent Ed
itor's Desk.

It Was Found Under the Independent Ed
itor's Desk.
A sociabls was held last night on tho top
floor Of The INDEPENDENT building after
the installation of oficers OF Bird lodge. A..
L. and A. NJ, and a t~wenty-callon can of
iiue ice cream was ordered for the occasion.
Early in the evening tho ice cream was
delivered and left on the stairs inside the
building. while two members of the lodge
who brought 1t there went to look for some
thing else. They came back IN n few min
utes and the ice cream WAS gone.
Their first thought was that it had been
the brethren who believed II would be
safer nnd keep better on the top floor.
| They were mistaken about this. for they
found that the can with its tempting con-
tents had not arrived there. Down they
went and looked about the hall on the Sec
ond floor and inquired Of conpositors going
to work. No one had seen the can
and its Disappearance was a mystery. BY
this time the %custodians Of the ice cream
were getting anxious, for 1T might become
necessary to order another supply. A
second search of the Railways and rooms
WAS made but without success and then the
aid of the police was called in. A telephone
message was sent to Marshal McCann at the
police station. The marshal sent ono of
his best and strongest officers, Ed. Van.
Asse, who IL able to arrest a whole wagon
load of ice cream cans. Officer Van Asse
proved to be a better trailer than tho two
custodians of the twenty gallon can. He
reasoned that if the ice cream was any
where in the building it would probably be
in the editors room where all good thing
eventually go.
With his club in one hand he placed him
self in the lead and marched NJ
stairs from the Broadway entrance int
the editors room, which was desertst
at the time. There it is" exclaimed
the officer, pointing TO she can. 1t stood
under the EDITORS desk. On top of II
was a large card on which was written, "Tt
the Editor" The custodisns seized tn
precious load and carried IL of up stairs
with a greater burden taken of them. AMI
| the SUCCESS OF the sooiable was assured
The only plausible theory so far advanced
as to how tho ice cream got into the cd
itor's room has been advanced by M. J
HutchiEs. Jr. Mr.. Hutebins says he wa
t invited to decide a cake walk at Kranioh'
grove on Thursday night. bus which dix
not take place. He WAS assured that ther
would be q great time and be would be vel
8 taken care OF. II is supposed that some
the people who arranged for the cake wal
thought it would be a good idea to sen
t MIR. Hutehins u present for his kind offer
: decide it and got tho Toe cream cans mixed
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-24
MONTANA At The FAIR.
All the States Exhibits Are Said
to Be Now Fully In
stalled.
The Mineral Exhibit the Greatest
Attraction in the Mines
Building.
Displny In the Government Building
That Attracts Crowds, and One Also
ON Wooded Island.

Visitors from The World's fair unto n
Nhe opinion that the Montana exhibit. In
all the departments. ia now pretty we'll IN
shape md that it 10 quite . credit TO sne
state. The agricultural exhibit. which was
the most backward, is about coMpleseo,
and Ia said TO compare favorably with like
exhibits from other states. The Montana
building is said to DO the most popular
state building al the fair, the newspaper
man, the EXPOSITION officials and visitors
generally. spending a great deal OF time
there. Yhe correspondent OF the Butse
Miner In q recent letter gives . Rfsas deal
of information in regard to the Montana
exhibit. He says that there are two pavi1-
lions in the halls Of mines and mining maj
receive and hold tho attention of moro b
half of the people that pass their portals.
Those are Cape Colony and Montana. Al
the former about $S00.0oO IN diamonds
crude and polished, prove the maRnes'
Then the manipulation Of the stones
In the hands of the lapldisss
interests the inquisitive minded. But
lust ACROSS the aisle at the Montana
p~avilion the vision is drawn out and hyp-
noticed by magnificence. First there 10 the
silver statute, which you will be gazing
upon long before you reach the booth.
Then as you enter in the center OF the aron-
way stands a pedestal on the top OF WHOM
rests an inlaio glass case. Look In THIS
Lol your eyes laugh with their splendid re-
~oeption. You can afford to tarry long and
use your notebook. for nowhere else IN tne
world can you find such q sight as this. 1t
is the native silver crystals taken from the
Elkhorn mines. q thermal deposit the IKE
of which has been struck Nowhere but IN
the Elkhorn district. Pure chunks OF the
White metal with fringing wrought IN deli
cate and artistic shape. AS q contrast ia
10 the native richness a miners candlostlck
shared from the metal occupies tho center
of the ease.
Look to the right and you sec q world OF
copper-plating. At is base rise pyramids OF
the metal in bars and shipping slugs. Then
there are sheets of copper and other ores.
DR., Traphagen, lately professor OF miner
olopy in the Deer Lodge college. now the
presiding genius of this booth, tells YOU
that this exhibit of copper is made by the
Parrot Silver Copper company. Then NJ
points to q large sign on the wall "hlcf
reads:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-24

Members of Bird Lodge and Their Friends
Have a Pleasant Time.
There was q public installation of officers
of Bird lodge No. II, A. F. and A. ~. At
the lodge rooms in The INDEPENDENT build
ing last night. the following officers being
installed: j. p Ball. ST., W. NJ; g. NJ.
Lee, s. W.; P. T. Simmons. ]. W.; G.. X.
Brown. treasurer; J. Z. W.. Clarke. SCORE
tary; H. L. War6sld. S. D.; H. Maxwell. J.
D.; Albert Siney and Edward Lollis, stew
ards. After the installation excellent re-
fresbmeuts were served to the members
and a large number of friends. Bird lodge
is only about two years old. but II very
prosperous and 10 growing all the while.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-24
o DEPARTMENT.
Invincible Prices for the Eco
nomiCal Buyer.

The entire magnificent collec-
ton Of Ladies' Capes and Jackets,
including the choicest and hand
soonest fashions of this seasons
production in all the popular
colors and the most desirable
materials reduced to less than
half former low prices, or in other
words about half the actual cost
of the materials. Every gar
ment in the collection is a rich
bargain.