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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

For headaches, billiousness, constipation,
dizziness, sleeplessness, the blues, scrofula,
the blood and all skin eruptions DR.. Fenner 5
Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic
never fails. Warranted to satisfy or money
refunded. Could this be afforded if the rem
,dy wasn't certain? For sale by all dealers
and W. W, Padgett, Port Tooacco,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
Tax neIegates Attended.

Messrs Mitchell. Bdrrorghs AMI Chapm III
left on the noon tr,ia on Tuesday II attend
the tax Congress. The first meetiuS Of the
body was short aud daabtless sweet. The
work performed was the selection of chair
snin aud the delivery IT TIE Governors adj
dress. The convention thea tijoarnei to
snee, Marcp lss..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
1885 and 1881 18th Street. s. E.,

100 dHt 10! LII ouoet'-o. T.,
Cast ybur eyes the foil wing prices: Mems all
wool Kersey suits 81 90. Mems fine Dress Suits 3 )
TO Sl5 CO. Mems and Boys Overcoats and listers in
all styles and shades We are closing out before the
Holidays at half price. % of Mems and Boys
Boots at cost including the Double Upper Oyster Boot
at 81 worth So CO. full Stock of Mems Boys, La
dies and Misses fine Shoes at prices beyond competition
Our Stock of Dry Goods and Notions is complete with
the latest Styles and Shades for Fall and Winter and in
connection with this Lave just laid in full line of
ladies' coats which we selling from - 90 up and
every garment wara ted, We have also Bed Comforts
l0.4 Sateen cover $50 up Also White and Grey Blank
cts Sic up. We can positively save you money and
time for we buy for cash in order to sell close and to
eve9y who respo IDS to this means of invitation to
examine our Stock and mentions the ad we will give
special Bargains Now don't frget the place The Dou-
bic Baig in Stores of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
rlevelond's Cabinet.

President elect Cleveland has made al
,o,9qsprapi of the members Of his Cabinet
secretary of State Walter O. Gresham, OF
', Sere,ary Of Treasury John G. Carlisle, of
Eruu,ky. nj Ismon, q,
New York u.Lo Smith nj
Secretary Of iu'ei'o'
Georgia u,.,- R;ssoIl N
New York. -, s,eyliog Nor
~ S. " Of Navy -Hilleary A. HeFo'ri' OF
''1 sgorn,y Geoetal-Richard olney' q Aa'sa-
lhasells
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

Cotton growing is contrastcd with
fruic growing in Georgia by tie South.
ern Cul ivator. in showing that # More
land, in tn It State, % 900 acres Of cot
ton produced value this var of S97 :
800, while 675 acres of frui's mostly
peaches ind grapes, yielded SIG 40
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
Col. Best AgaIn

On Monday last Judge Brooke, in the
Circuit Court OF Prince Georges county, heard
aad dismissed the petition to override the APP
peal OF Col. Best, in the case of the w. G. P.
l.. R. r. VS. W & P. R. R , and now the case
goes to the Court of Appeals. Best thus far
has another show.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
Statistics.

BNuNE6NENos
The bulletin on statistics of the Protest.
an: Episcopal Church issued by the census
Office shows that Maryland has lat orgauiza-
tions, 2O4 church edifces, seating 60,742 peo-
pie, with 2s,273 communicates or MEMBERS
the church property being valued at 81, $685.
asa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

An oyster vessel owned by Captain Hem
derson, of Benedict, was blown ashore during
the gale Sunday night. The vessel has about
400 bushels OF oysters aboard Several at
tempts have been made to foat her, but SO far,
without await.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
The Gronnd Hog SIinned Un.

Evidently there was slip up on the
ground hog, as 6 weather prophet. GAN signs
fail in sad weather" This winter is likely
TO disturb the signs'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
$50 Dog

S0W Dug
Dr.. hilbank, of the Everett House, New
York, purchased a few days ago from gen
tleman at Benedict a water dog for the sum Of
$50. Dog flesh is high at Benedict, we
should say.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

: Bnlrs-Eead Horse and Cattle Powder Iro-
moies the growth of stunted pigs, aad inereas-
es The natural tendency ofswine TO take on
tlesh. AS an intil9ritor for hogs il has no
equal. Only 20 eehls per package. IL
Nary has i liitie hihb-its fleece is as
white rs snow, but il wants Bnll ) Head
iiu.se antl Cattle Powder 10 make II strong
Jou Know. Iha;it ices. P:ice % cents
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
Fl. Harrison & Co..
1885 and 1887 llth Street, s. E., Washington, D. {

VIM. D. Campbell Il Co.'S firm Is a reliable
one, and lis prices suit the times Call at
neir lumber yards on 18th Street. S E =,
when gu visit Washington.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
The young mans advocate,
The poor mans friend.
A. POsEY, Publisher:

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter
tl.OO per square Is lnes) for the first inser-
Ton, IS cents for each subsequent insertion.
Rule and figure matter double the above rates.
Culinary notices half rates
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

The object of the manu-.
facturer of Dobbins' Flee
trio Soap has been, ever since.
1869, TO make il of such sil..
perlor quality that it will
give universal satisfaction
Have they succeeded? Mill
ions of unsolicited letters
from women all over the
country, and foreign coun-
tries, giving it unqualified
praise, as the very.
best, very pErest, and most
economical soap ever used"
by the writer's. give an af-
llrlnatlve answer to the
above question. If you can.
not accept the experience of
millions who use it, after the
twenty three years it ha.
been OF the market, one tri-
i'll will convince Won
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

Dr. G. 7 Greealaw, iormerlwoe Frede'iass-i
bnrg, Va, is nos Located at q Srteet, s.. w,
Washington, D. c. The publis would DO
well to give his celebrated fJmil remedies y
trial. He has for his leaders linment for
man and beast, Greenltw's Golden Remedy,
aud Gfeenaw's Cholera Care III Use remedies
are endorsed by leading physicians and drug
gists. All communications will re :eive peoHpt
attention. Consultations free Gail or adj
dress DR.. G.. T.. GREENLAW & Co,
Projectors, 427 Four and half
Street, 5 W, Washington, D. G.. jy l-y q
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

blr Tom Berry, the popular young mer-
ieh4ut Of Benedict, wsts iii town son Tuesday,
and paid US his respects. Time makes no
chaise in hin. lie is the same genial gentle
man lie was years 20 aud did not forget the op-
portunily to grease the wheels Of the press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-02-24

Steam navigation was once looked upon
with doubt. So was the power OF Dr.. Fem
ner's Cough Honey to relieve any cough in one
hour, until thousands OF trials demonstrated
the fact. Equally good for horses. Gives
energy and strength Money refunded if sat
isfactlon not given. For sale by all dealers
and ". ". PAdsett, Port Tobacco.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Brightest Part OF NV Trip.
The New York fashion correspondent OF
,,,tkarr, r,orocr cciuec CIT the following

The New York fashion correspondent OF
Southern paper gives out the following
A lady writes :" have read your letters
for long time, and have often cnvied you
the opportunity you enjoy of seeing the beau
tiful things you describe. used to th'nk,
when l read of those charming dresses ana
parasos and hats at Lord x Taylor S, that
theirs must be one of those stores where
timid nervous woman like myself, having Out
a few dollars to spare for seasons oulht,
would be of SO little account that she would
receive little attention but when you said,
in one of your letters a few months ago, that
Foods of the same quality.were really cheaper
there than elsewhere, because they sold more
goods in their two stores than any other firm
in New York, and that because they sold more
they bought more, and consequently bought
cheaper, | determined, if ever went to New
York, would go to Lord & Taylor's.
THAT long-waited- time came in the
early autumn, and | found myself standing
before that great entrance, with those Won
derful windows at either side. / summoned
my courage and entered, as suppose tens OF
thousands of Just such timid women as
have done before. My fears were gonein an
instant The agreeable attention put me at
my ease at once, and | felt as much at home
as though were in the little country store
where my people have traded for nearly
quarter OF a century.
And now, as l wear the pretty things !
purchased, or see them every day and ind
them all so satisfactory think Of my visit
to this great store as the brightest part OF my
trip to New York"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
AROUND THE HOUSE.

A wrnger can be cleaned in two
minutes by saturating cloth with kero
scne oil and rubbing it over; it will
look like new.
FIatirons that show a disposition to
rust may, while yet trit1e warm, be
rubbed on edges and face with tallow;
when next put to heat they should, as
soon as warm, have the tallow wiped of
with an oil cloth, when they will be
found bright and smooth.
A splendid fluid for taking out grease
is as follows: Take two ounces of aqua
ammonia, one teaspoonful of saltpetre,
one ounce of shaving soap. scraped fine,
and one quart of soft water. Repeat if
necessary. This is excellent for taking
grease out of carpets, to exterminate bed
bugs and to take out paint that was
mixed with oil.
Don't sweep with the broom in front,
of you, as though you were shovcling
the carpet. AS sure as you do the dust
will rise to the ceiling and you will dig
the nap from the carpet and shovel it up
in the dustpan. More carpets are worn
out by hard sweeping than by regular
"wear and tear" Sweep with down.
ward, regular stroke, keeping the dust
under the broom Wiring out house.
cloth or mop in soda water, and wiz
over your carpet after the dust has set
tied, and see how clean and bright 1t
will look
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
QUIET LIFE OF AN EX-EMPRESS.

The widowhood Of ex-Empress Frede-
rick of Germany is passed in sem iretire-
ment and in the performance of acts of
charity. She is one of the few royal
ladies of Europe who may be said to
take more than passing interest in scien-
tifc things, and though by no means a
bluestocking, she devotes considerable
time to literary studies. Since Frede-
rick's death she has welded but little in
fuence in public affairs, although the
San Francisco Report, says she possesses
marked ability in that direction. Of
course everybody remembers the diplo-
matte story crediting her with procuring
the downfall of Bismarck and his with
drawal from his commanding position in
German politics, and that it was brought
about to even up an old score she owed
the grim chancellor. Ex-Empress Fred
erick's years of widowhood are passing
quietly and uneventfully. Her devotion
to Frederick's memory and her love for
her books are the predominant features
of her life. She treasures jealousy the
desk at which her husband wrote his
diaries. She is greatly liked by the poor
of Berlin, to whom she is veritable
Lady Bountiful, with big private list
of pensioners. Her hair is slightly
silvered, but she still has the same quiet,
soft voice and fascinating smile that
made her look like an angel to those who
saw her by the bedside of her husband
at San Reno four years ago. Three
brief months of imperial honors have
been followed by life of sadness, I'M
relieved save by her studies and her love
for her sons children.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
THE DISPLAY OF BRIDAL GIFTS.

Fashions in New York remind one of
the scriptural allegory relating to the
brevity of human life. A new mode
springs up in the nighttime, is freshened
into blooming by the dew of popular
favor, then, like fragile flower, withers
in the noontide heat of neglect, or is cut
down and cast into the fiery furnace of
oblivion. l was last week moved to this
profound reflection at fashionable
wedding reception, where all the bridal
gifts were displayed.
1t is not so very long ago that the
practice was voted vulgar, ostentatious,
and indiscreet. Without word of warn
ing. whatsoever, we found our honest
preiudices cast in our teeth, and an ire
sistible demand made that we accept the
new regime with shouts of JOY. Yes,
to-day it is highly commendable to dis
play wedding gifts for the ediication,
amusement, or admiration of ones
guests.
The library is now deemed the proper
place for the holding of the exhibition,
and no ordinary amount of taste is shown
in the grouping and placing Of it.
China, silver, glass, napery, bric-a-brac,
books, pictures, bronzes. marbles, and
even ponderous pieces of furniture, are
set about with admirable taste. Here,
after congratulating the bride, guests
hurry to see what has or has not been
given, and to gauge the state of the
De Jones' finances by the present they
offered. EYeyQae's card il carefully
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
PARASOLS OF 1913.

Lace, chiffon and silk, either singly or
in dainty combinations, go to form the
parasol of the season Of 1913. All shades
and tones are seen in profusion, both in
the stubby handled but very swell coach
ing affairs, with their covers of silk, to
the fluffy bit of prettiness that will add
grace to the elegant toilets of the dame
of fashion.
The white ones, suggestive of brides
in their snowy wedding garments,
promise to be very much in favor with
the light and airy costume of the summer
girl. A Viennese novelty, which has a
fall of delicate chiffon from the under
side Of the sunshade, is certain to please,
as there is something peculiarly pictur
esque in the dropping material. The
outer portion is very much berutf1ed and
at the very top gathered into a full choux
of fine lace that gives perfect finish to
a most exquisite creation.
A bit of Partisan fancy is of copper
colored silk overlaid with fine black
point d'esprit. Each rib is outlined
with narrow copper-colored velvet rib
bon, and the net caught in festoons be-
tween them and wandering in half-length
jabots from the poiut of the golden
tipped ribs to the top. An ecru affair,
with the lace of the same hue artistically
disposed in gathered leaf form, is another
beauty in the notable collection. Il New
York World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Blowing up Condemned Cannon.

Near Monocacy, Penn, parties were
recently engaged in the novel business OF
breaking to pieces with dynamite the
monster steel guns made by the manu-
facturers of cannon for the government
which, after being cast, are found to be
imperfect. The slightest flaw, abrasion
or crack cause the inspectors to condemn
them. These discarded guns cannot be
remelted unless they are reduced to
small pieces.
The cannons are taken in an out Of
the way place, where holes are drilled
into them and then set off with dyna-
mite, of which material a ton is used per
month. Nearly all the guns are shipped
to Monocacy station and Birdsboro,
whence they are carted to the place
where the dynamiting is done. They
weigh all the way from four to twenty.
five tons, and eighteen to twenty-five
horses are frequently required. From a
half to three pounds of dynamite is used
per blast. Some days as high as 200
blasts are made, and none of the blasted
pieces must be larger than cubic foot.
After being reduced to pieces they are
sent back to the gun foundries.-LC
cinnati ENQUIRER.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
IractlcAi asOstOn.

Boston notions are numberless and
very apt to be good. In that city
notices in English, French, German,
and Swedish are hung in the waiting
rooms of the railway stations and
pier sheds warning young girls against
strangers and stating at what hours
a matron, who will be recognizable
by her prescribed badge, may be found
to give all needed information and
advice. In the same city, which Is
peculiarly the home and originating
place of practical charities, second
good scheme is that Of the Young
Travellers Aid Society. Under its
auspices matrOns meet the chief
trains, both incoming and outgoing,
and aid by suggestion or information
the traveller who needs it. A coun-
try girl, foreigner, a mother wrest-
ling with an unWieldy family Of slip
perry children, pa tlcularly if she is
stranger in a strange land these and
similar helpless and distracted way
farers are righted, relieved and sent
on their way rejoicing.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
LACE CAPES FOR SUMMER WEAR.

Lace capes fashioned very much like
the winter models, with velvet or jetted
yokes and collars, have made their ap
pearance, like many other of the seasons
fashions, long before they are required.
These capes are very handsome, indeed,
especially those which are only garni-
tured with expensive cut jet ornaments
and fringes. Some costly French capes
have Jokes and collars of gold and jet
net, dotted with cabochons, and few
models are lined throughout with rows
of jetted galloon in stripes falling over
the cape from the yoke. The cape is
thus stiffened to such an extent that it
falls in lines that are altogether different
from the soft, natural folds in which
lie should fall. New York World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
HOW TO MAKE A MILLlNER'S BOW.


In an article on home millinery a Lon
don journal endeavors to impart to the
amateur in cold print the tleetlng, in
tangible essence of a successful ''bow,'
as follows:
"When making bow, never skinp
your ribbon. Three yards should be
allowed if you wish to trim fair-sized
hat. Never cut the ribbon until the bow
is finished. To make nice full bow Of
six or eight loops, take the end of the
ribbon in your right hand, the wrong
side uppermost, holding it toward you.
Then plait it, keeping the plaits as
straight as possible. Change the ribbon
into the left hand while-with the right
you join the plaits by winding them
tightly round with thick (No. 16) cotton.
Change it back to the right hand, and
make loop, as long or short as you de-
sire. by bringing the ribbon over to where
the first plaits are fixed. Plat this loop,
and join again. Turn the loop and hold
it toward you, make another loop, and
proceed in this manner until your bow
is as large as you require. To keep
velvet, etc, the right side outward,
before plating give it half twist. Pass
the remaining end round the centre of
the bow, being careful to hide the cotton,
and then slip it through, drawing it
tight. If using one of the popular
buckles, pass the end through the
buckle, and, in either case, cut it sharply
off, or secure it at the back.
'In making velvet bows, be careful
not to crush the velvet when passing it
through the buckle or in knotting it.
The ii hter your ribbon is tied the better
your bow will stand up. The length of
the loops can be varied according to
fancy or requirements, sometimes cutting
some of the loops to make sharp ends.
In piece velvet such ends must be neatly
hemmed.
''For the straight bows, now so much
worn on hats and bonnets, the loops on
each tie-bow-should exactly CORE
spond in length, though you may have
two short loops and two long ones, a
long aid short on each side. For prac-
ticing bow making get some long strip
of colored glazed cambria, and make as
many different-shaped bows as YOU can
devise.
"When bow is once made, and firmly
tied, it can be pulled into any position.
In narrow ribbon, it is not necessary to
join each loop; turn the loop each time,
holding it firmly, as in the broader bows,
and when as large as required, form the
bow by passing the end through and
drawing it tight
'Remember that much of the success
of your hat lies in the manner in which
the bow is fixed. If badly fastened on.
it will not stand up in the professional
way, and that homemade effect you were
so anxious to avoid will be produced.
Cheap ribbon is seldom success in mil
linery, and good ribbon should never re-
quire moving. '-[Ne York Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
AN INTELLIGENT BEETLE.
1t Would Come at the Sound of Its
Captor's Voice.

Something over year since young
lady of my acquaintance had an expert
ence with a beetle, which, | think,
showed a very marked degree of intelli
gence in the insect, and, as such instances
are somewhat rare, l venture to send you
an account of it.
This beetle was specimen of "Pelid-
nota punctata" Linn, which was given
to her in September. At first she kept
it in small box, feeding it With grass,
leaves and small pieces of fruits, such as
peaches, pears, &c. Occasionally she
would give it drop of water to sip. 1t
would sometimes bite q little out of a
leaf, would eat the fruits and would take
water eagerly.
From the first she would take the in,
sect in her fingers several times day
and stroke or caress it, also putting it to
her lips and talking to it all the time she
handled it. When she put it to her lips
it would brush its antenn8 over them
with a gentle, caressing motion.
When she left her room she would
shut the ''buggie' up in its box. One
day, about two weeks after she received
it, she was called out suddenly and ne
elected this precaution. She was absent
a considerable length of time, and when
the returned the insect was not in its box
nor anywhere to be seen. Fearing that
she might injure it, she stood still and
called "buggie. buggie," when it came
crawling from its retreat towards her.
After this, she would frequently leave
it free in the room when she went out,
and when she returned, if the insect was
not in sight, she would call it, and it
would crawl or fly to her. AS this was
continued it would more and more
frequently fly to her instead of crawling,
until at last it flew nearly every time it
was called. When it came in this way
she would put it to her lips or to her
nose, and the insect would appear to be
pleased, moving its antennn gently over
her lips or taking the end of her nose be-
tween them and touching it with a
patting motion,
She kept in her room in this way at
the hotel where she was spending the
summer until about the 1st of November.
She then returned to her home, some 800
miles further south, taking the insect
with her. Here she at first kept it in her
chamber, but the nights being sometimes
very cool it would become torpid and
! not get lively until afternoon. Thinking
| it too cool for "buggie' there, she re-
moved it to the kitchen. AS it still
| appeared more or less dormant she put
| it on a cloth above the hot-water boiler.
Here it revived somewhat, but was not
very lively, nor did it eat very much.
About the middle of December it fell
to the floor accidentally, by which fall it
was evidently injured, as after that time
it would cat nothing, and no longer
recognized the young lady. About a
week later it died. Science.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
"A Wasted Grafton.

They tell good story about one of
our prominent lawyers here. He is con-
sidered, and rightly, an orator, and on oc
casians is in great demand as speaker.
The episode occurred after he had re-
Gently been called upon for oratorical
efforts on several occasions and had re-
sponded Retiring one night very tired
after banquet, the viands of which had
evidently not been so carefully pre-
pared as the impromptu after-dinner
speeches, the lawyer was troubled with
somnambulism. Rising up in bed he
began to pour forth torrent of elo-
quence, accompanying it with vigorous
gestures. His wife was awakened and
cried out to her excited spouse, "What
in the world are you doing p The re-
ply came like flash from the somnam-
bulistic orator: GIVE talked for every
body else, now I'm making speech for
MYSELF He thercupon subsidized, and
the next morning knew nothing of the
ludicrous incident. - Augusta (Mc.)
Journal.