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The herald., 1893-07-30
Helping Crippled Children.

On Clinton street, Brooklyn, there is a
modern dwelling house which has been
transformed into hospital-St. Giles
Home and Hospital For Crippled Chill
dren. 1t is one Of the most worthy
charities of the city, and a number OF
earnest women, assisted by physician
and clergyman Of Brooklyn, are work
ing hard to make 1t permanent institu-
ton, for it is in It's infancy as yet. Help
less and crippled little ones are taken in
and cared for irrespective of creed or
The herald., 1893-07-30
Cur;ous Offer of Marriage.

A piece of evidence some time back
in Quebec breach of promise case was
a cuff with an offer of marriage written
on it. One night, while the defendant
was holding the plaintiffs hand and
whispering fervid words. he popped the
question on the smooth linen at her
wrist. She was sentimental or shrewd
enough to keep that article out of "the
The herald., 1893-07-30
LETTER BAG.
Mrs. Mayhem In Charge.

EDITORS HERALD: Everyone ia inter-
ested in what is going on in Chicago,
and az one of the patrons of the public
echools of Los Angeles 1 take great pride
in them. 1t is, therefore, with pleasure
that see one of our teachers, Mrs. May
hew, so favorably brought to notice
there.
In the meetings OF the Educational
congress Mrs. Meyhew was repeatedly
called upon Tor her views in reference to
the qualifications required in kinder
gsrten teachers, and the music for the
kindergarten schools. 1t adds to the
The herald., 1893-07-30
Letters of Introduction.

In writing letter of introduction care
should be taken that no requests are
made that will involve the recipient In
any trouble. Remember that social at-
tentions are not always easy to render,
and therefore the letter should entail
only minor courtesies not apt to put any
one to any inconvenience. Philadelphia
Timea
The herald., 1893-07-30
Strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and healthy, try
Electric Bitters If La Grippe" has left you
weak and weary, use Electric Bitters This
remedy acts directly on liver stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform
their functions. II you are afflicted with sick
headache, you will And speedy and permanent
relief by taking Electric Bittefs. One trial will
convince you that this il the remedy you need.
druggist and chemist, 222 N. Main street.
The herald., 1893-07-30
I.osf.

Once lost, it is difficult to restore the
hair. Therefore be warned in time, lest
you become bald. Skookum Root Hair
Grower stops falling hair. Sold BY
druggists.
The herald., 1893-07-30

It cost the German emperor $50, 900 to
make the trip from Rome to Naples, go
up the mountain and get back again to
Rome.
The herald., 1893-07-30
Found

At the drug store, valuable package,
worth its weight in gold. My hair has
stopped falling and all dandruf has dis
since found Skookum Root
Hair Grower. Ask your druggist aboutit.
The herald., 1893-07-30

DR.. Newcomb of Cornell university, it
is said, kept snails shut up in pillbox
for seven years, which were resuscitated
by very little moisture.
The herald., 1893-07-30
Big Cut

In prices of shoes for 80 days. Fits-
henry's, 255 South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-07-30
wall Paper at Cost.

Closing out sale-Eckstrom & 6trasburgs 807
and 800 south Main street.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

Fish have many times been taught
to perform tricks, and it would ap-
pear as If they had much more intel
ligence than is attributed to them.
Mr.. J. A. Bailey, of circus fame, once
had two brook trout in a small
aquarium in his private residence
that would jump out of the water
and take flies held between the fore
finger and thumb, and would also
ring a little bell when they required
food. They would also leap over lit
tie bars of wood placed about two
inches above the surface of the
water.
1t was a very simple matter to
teach the fish these tricks. At first
little tower containing a tiny,
sweet-toned silver bell was fastened
to the iron work Of the aquarium
with a piece of string attached to the
tongue of the bill extending into the
water where the trout were. On the
loose end Of the string an insect or
other tempting morsel was placed
which the fish would at once seize,
and pulling the cord the bell in the
tower would naturally tinkle. After
this had been repeated several days
the fish were left without food for
some little time until they made the
discovery that they could obtain it
by pulling at the string to which the
delicacies had been attached. This
they never failed to do ever after
ward when they were hungry, and as
that was nearly all the time the little
bell was constantly tinkling as the
fish were continually pulling the
cord, and it was quite a pretty and
novel sight New York Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
He Was n Little Dull,

A Penobscot county farmer, speak
ing of former hired man in his en-.
ploy, remarked quietly: "He's a
pretty good sort of fellow, John is.
but he's a little dull-a little dull. -
After moments further thought he
continued: at may be necessary to
explain that bit. I'll tell you how
lis with him. | had pretty nice
field of onions growing, but they
stood a little thick together and needed
thinning out So | told John he
might do it. lie worked away at
them for a day or two and then went
out TO see how he was getting on.
found he had pulled up all the biggest
ones and thrown them away, leaving
only the smallest plants in the rows.
/ asked him what in creation he had
pulled out all tho best ones for, and
he said twas to give The littlo fellows
a chance, COS the big ones had crowded
them and they couldn't grow A
little dull, John is little dull.-[Lew-
iston (Me. Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
A VILLAGE OF FARM HOUSES,
The European system Of Agricultural Life
win Re Tried in Georgia.

The European system Of Agricultural Life
win BE Tried in Georgia.
An experiment is o be tried In Georgia
as the result OF recent discussion by tho
local press which has been very sue
ccssfui in parts OF Europe. This Is to
build farm houses in group as a center
OF the farms lying about. Already
tract of land twenty-five miles square
has b en- acquired at Floyd Springs.
Floyd County, and a company organ
lied TO control the experiment. The
causes which have led to the adoption
OF this system are deep-seated and far
reaching. For years felonious assaults
have been on the increase in the South,
and 1t has come to the pass that pru-
dent men dislike to leave their families
unprotected on Isolated farms while
they are at some distance away at work.
The chief cause Is the depression In
agriculture resulting from the present
system OF insufficient culture over
Wide area. The idea Is to substitute
extensive farming and sell the surplus
land.
An equally important cause is the
lack of social fac lities on widely sep
arated farms, especially during the
winter months, when the roads are
often very bad. Thus. on tract twenty
five miles squai e, there would be 100
farms OF 100 acres each and as many
families situated at a village in the
center OF the tract, where they would
have all the advantages OF urban life,
with schools, churches, a postofllce,
stores, etc, and at the same time no
man would be further than two miles
from his farm, and could easily reach 1t
In twenty-five minutes. Thus all the
monotony of rural life would be avoid
ed, while practically all OF its freedom
would be retained.
Similar movements are in process OF
formation in other parts of the State.
ana from what can be seen this new
phase OF rural life is likely to extend
throughout the Southern States. II
will have great effect upon crops, and
is likely to curtail the production OF
CO ton and increase grain growing,
ruit-growing and variety of agricul-
tural and horticultural Industries. 1t lie
Fart OF the Floyd County scheme to
establish canning factory for the
preservation of the fruit raised.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

One day Roberts father saw him
playing with some rude, unmannerlv
boys. He had observed for some time
a change for the worse in his son and
now he knew the cause. He was
very sorry, but he sli1 nothing To
Robert at the time. In the course Of
the evening he brought in six rosy
checked apples, put them on Mate
and presented them TO Robert. He
was much pleased at his fathers
kindness and thanked him.
"YOu must lay them aside for few
days that they may become mellow
said his father, and Robert cheerfully
placed the plate with the apples in
his mothers storeroom. Just as he
was putting the fruit aside his faith.
er laid on the plate a seventh ample.
which was quite rotten.
"But, father" said Robert. athe
rotten apple will spoil all the 9th
ers.
"Do you think so? Why should
not the fresh apples rather make the
rotten one fresh?" said his father
and with these words shut the door
Of the room. Eight days afterward
he asked his son to open the door and
take out the apples. But what 4
sight presented ITSELF The six an
pies which had been so sound and
rosy-cheeked were now quite rotten
aud worthless.
Father" cried he, did l not tell
you that the bad apple would spoil
the good ones? You did not listen
to me-"
"My boy" said the father, ''have l
not told you often that the company
of bad boys will make you bad? Yet
you did not listen to me. See in the
state of the bad apples that which
will happen to you if you keep com
pany with rough, bad boys"
Robert did not forget the lesson.
When any bad boys asked him to
play with them he thought of the
rotten apples and kept apart from
them
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

Everybody in large cities is familiar
with the sight of classes from military
schools, uniformed, marching through
the streets; and in last DC obcr's CO.
lumbar Celebration in New York,
they were combined in regiments,
drilled thoroughly, and their march,
ing and wheeling formed most at
tractivc feature of the splendid exh:-
biion of those days. Now he French
have always had taste for military
demonstrations of any sort, aud in
Paris, especially, they have formed
quite an army of oy-soldiers who are
organized. drilled and disciplined just
like the French army. There are more
than seven thousand of these boys, be-
tween twelve aud sixteen years of age,
aud they are recruited from the
scholars in the public schools. The
uniform is that of sailor boy, and
they carry toy muskets. They are
drilled by sergcanls from the regular
army, and commanded by officers on
half-pay. They are SO popular in
Paris and in the army, that when they
are out on parade, marching to the
sound of the bugle, the guard turns
out at the barracks, aud the sentries
OIL duty before the Bank of Franco
and other public buildings, salute the
"hope of France. = Once A Week.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
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; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t 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
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

The new servant girl came to the
lady crying and holding on to her
finger.
aWhat's the natter" asked the
lady
give run fork into my finger,
and if it's this plated stuff I'll get
lockjaw."
Don't be afraid. All my silver ID
genuine. l don't keep any plated
ware in the house"
Next morning the servant girl aad
all the silver were missing, and the
table ware was all plated for some
time after, until the times were
better.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
THE CRY OF A CHINESE pAnY.

Few Americans have ever seen
Cmuese baby cry. 1t is a sight equally
as intense to the eye as to the car.
They do cry, thoughuo history records
the fact, and their manner of emo
tional ebulition is as different from
the Anglo-Saxon variety of infanlile
protest and alarm as q full-blown vol
cano is from ten-cent sky-rocket.
Down on the Midway Plaisance at
the Worlds Fair there is Chinese
baby who gave an exhibition in this
line day before yesterday. He can
just toddle. and he had wandered some
twenty feet away from his abode.
He wrs viewing the strange build
iugs around him casually. Presently
One-leggcd man hobbled by on
crutchcs. The Chinese baby gave one
look, and then lie uuravelIed CORFU
gated whoop that peeled the mud from
the Irish castle. 1t was blood curd-
ling, and when it had gone up the
piano scale and climbed down the side
of the piano leg in efforts to get high
er. it stopped suddenly.
There was minute of ominous
silence. aud then the whoop broke
loose again aud scampered back down
the scale. Stiff frozen where he stood,
that Chinese infants eyes were glued
on that one-legged man. His biased
eyes hung out on his checks. lie was
pctrified with fright.
A dozen Chinese, new to this coun-
try and wearing the silk dome-like
capes. surmounted with chenille but
tons, rushed TO the rescue. At first
they could not see the cause of all the
row. But in half minute they had
caught sight of the one-legged man.
They were not frightened, but they
were puzzed. While one man quoted
the boy several of the holder spirits
took after the innocent cause of this
disturbance. They examined the
crutches infinitely; insisted on feeling
the stump of the missing member,
after which they all stepped back
wonderstruck.
The baby's fright was not unnatural
or the curiosity of the Chinese at all
surprising. In China there arc no one
legged men, partly from an absence of
surgery and partly from an absence Of
railway trains and heavy machinery.
The man on crutches was the first one
legged man they had ever seem
1Chicago Intcr-Ocean.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
August
Flower"

Zone of my neighbors, Mr. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery,
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction Of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
astonlshment of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Out. .
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

Those who are familiar with Bunyan's
immortal allegory will thoroughly ap-
preciate the following: An auctioneer
was selling a library at auction. He
was not very we'll read in books. but
he scanned the titles, trusted to luck
and went ahead Here you have, he
said, "Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress;
how mulch m l offered for IT. How much
do l hear for the Pilgrims Progress, by
John Bunyan? It's a first-rate book,
gentlemen, with six superior illustra-
tons; how much do / hear? All about
the Pilgrims, by John Bunyani Tells
where they come from, an where they
landed, and what they done after they
landed! Here's picter OF one of EN-
going about Plymouth peddlin', with
pack on his back"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
STEAM.

What is called c,oud of steam,
coming out of an escape pipe, is not
steam at all-it is a condensation Of
steam. Steam cannot be seen. Look
at the spout of tca&etlle, in which
the water is boiling, and between the
outer end of the spout aud the vapory
cloud that cImes from it you will find
clear space. The steam is there, in-
visible, but when it comes in contact
with the air it condenses aud becomes
visible as a little cloud. - rDctroit
Free Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

The export OF frozen mutton Is be-
coming one of New Zealand's chief in
dustrles. The export OF frozen beef has
been declining o late years, but that
Of mutton has largely increased. There
are now twenty-one freezing establish
ments in the colony with a capacity not
far short of 100000 sheep year.
Nearly all the frozen meat exported
from New Zealand and Australia goes
10 England. new storehouse recent
" built on the Thames in London has
q capacity Of 10000 carcasses. New
Zealand exports about twice as much
mutton as does Australia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
CnILbREN's COLUMN,

NAUGHTY PATTY.
Little Patty Popgun
Ncver'd stay in bed;
Mother'd hear her FOOTE'S
Pit-pat overhead.
Last night naughty Patty
Caught her little toes,
Down She fe ! and OH Oh.
Bumped her little nose.
Up they came and found her
Crying on the floor,
And today her head aches
And her nose is sore.
Were | Patty Popgun,
would stay in bed;
/ would do precisely
What my mother said.
-TSt. Louis Republic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

Into one pint of spirits Of wine put
half an ounce of camphOr, two
drachms of ambergris, six drachms of
oil of civet and six drachms Of oil Of
bergamot. Cork up tight and shake
every morning and night for couple
of weeks. Then filter, and it is
ready for use.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

J. 5. Parker, Fredonia N. Y, says: shall
not call on you for the 500 reward, for be
heve liali, s Catarrh Cure vii! cure any ca sc OF
ticulars. sold by Druggists, 75c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

Ladies needing tonic or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters II is pleasant to take, cures Malaria
Indigestion, Eiiousness and Liver Complaints,
makes the Blood rich and pure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

There is danger of a rabbit plague
in Kansas similar to that Of Aus
tralia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

The taste Of pie does not depend upon the
size or the shape of the piece.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

IT Is a very good thing for a man
that his friends don't have time to IN
vostigate all his staten 2nts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

WE are not In condition to enjoy
riches until we can be happy without
them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
tiers rebuilt Is the system, aids d sestion, re-
splendid tonic for women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

1t Is the troubles of tomorrow that make
people heavy laden to-day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
Thinking will keep US from doing wrong.

A wonderful stomach corrector Beecham's
Pills, Beecham's- no Others - cents a box.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

great many people are right in their
hearts and wrong in their heads
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

This Company acts as Executor, Admins.
TRAITOR, Trustee and in all Judiciary capaci les.
Pays Interest on deposits OF money subject
to check. II has Special Saving Depart
ment and receives deposits from dime NJ
ward The fines Safe deposit Vaults mon y
and skill can rrod ce.
Non-residents will find ita most interesting
place visit when they come to the National
Capt. ].
Gs1~Call or write for information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

"Castoria IS 50 well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me- II. A. ARCHER. NJ. D.,
III So. oxford St, Brooklyn, NY.
"The use Of 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits so well known that 1t seems work
Of supererogation to endorse il. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep CastOria
within easy reach. !"
CARLOS MARrvv, D p,
New York city.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

OFFIoERs-Br7inard H. Warner, Presi-
Mt; job Joy Edison, Vioe- President; VIM.
3 R bison, Secretary. John r. Carmady
Ire SURF.
DIRECToRs-John T. Arms, Charles B.
Bal ey, Charles Baum, James L. Ba bour,
I'm NJ rlapp II. S. cummings J. J. Oar
lington John.Joy f son, Albert L. Fox O.
c. Green, VIM. B. Cur ey John A. Hamil ION,
] hn B. La ner, John Ri out, George F.
schoier, n. II. Shea, Thomas somerv lie,
john A. SwoTe, J. :. Swor stedt, George
Tru del B. ii. Warner A. A. Wilson L.
D. Wine, 5, W, Woodward, A. WORTH gton.
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LA PLATA.
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ass
PREsIDBEr-JOhn Il. Mitchell, Esq.
VIcE Judge F. Stone.
SECRETARY-Ion. A. Posey.
Tn AsURER-J. H. r berts, Esq.
ATToRNEY-Col. L. A Wilm r.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John H. NJ tchell, Atorney-at-L Law,
f. Stone, Ex-, hief Judge.
A. Posey Attorney-at Law.
Col. L. A. w liner, Attorney -at-LAw.
J H. Roberts, Mer hAnt.
J. : Mat ngly Reg ster Of Wills.
2. r. Honey Restaurant.
Gs-The stoye Company will receive de.
post and m AXE loans to persons Of small
means. A rare chance is offered TO small
age-esruers to save their sma4I earnings and
buy tuild home. And as an vesta ent
the stools of the Company is safe aud
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

cordially recommed Hoods Sarsaparilla
70 all suffering with indigestion, impure blood.
humors, loss OF appetite, or run down, or out
Of order generally, IT IUW surely heLp
pOu If there is any help for you. | have found
Il very great benefit for malaria, chills and
fever, rheumatism kidney complaint and ca
iHcurabIe." HENRY $. FOSTER, Scar or
ough, \. Y. \. BE sure tn get Hood.
Hoods Pills act easily yet promptly and efii-
clently, on the liver and bowels Is cents
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B. B. EARNSHAw & BRO.
Cor, IL and NJ streets Sc,
WASHINGTON. q.
PA.4IMoBE& PoToMAcR 1LRoAD

Ats. supfav, January l, 1898 the train,
on this road wi | run as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23
I!|l':S7I!,'|..i;:1|,z|.;;;.I!|
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhna EructatiOn.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di
gestion,
without injurious medication.
For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue TO
do so As II has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN F. pARDsH. M. D.,
"Tte winthrop, i.Jth Street aud eth Ave,
S,w York City.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-06-23

ssssssssssessessssssssssssssss.
Do You sleep Peacefully
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Tue cs,uAgn corpAsr, n MrnnAr STREET, new YOHE-