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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

1t seems that the japanese are
growing aweary of barbarians and
their barbarous ways For $50 years
no European save an English sailor
and tiny Dutch colony on an island
desccrated their shores. Then came
Commodore Perry unloading models
OF railways and other civilized appli-
ances at Yokohama. with tie notice
that he would return in six months
to see how they liked them, and that
IL they were unappreciative he would
blow Japan out Of the water. And
then for thirty years the japanese de-
nationalized themselves with
vengeance, even to the point of top
hats and House of Commons. But
now, because native pilot has
brought an English steamer into col
lision with Japanese cruiser, the
Mikado is petitioned to expel every
EnglIshman from the country. We
should not be sorry il the Mikado did
so and excluded other Europeans in
the expulsion. The japanese need a
rest to get themselves reiapanned.
The country and its Teople form, as it
were, one Of the national treasures of
the world and should be carefully pre-
served and restored. Sir John
Lubbock and his Ancient Monuments
Society should intcrnationalize them
selves and see to it.-Pall Mall Ga
zette
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

HANDLING A HERD or CATTLE.
SKIN and Daring Required TO Avert Q
stamp de on the Trail.

stamp de on the Trail
The task OF the drover and his as
slstant cowboys In getting the herds
from the Southern ranches to the
Northern shipping points was one in
volvlng both skill aud daring, says an
article in Scribner's Magazine. The
daily programme was as regular as
that Of a regiment on the march.
From morning until noon the cattle
we're allowed TO Craze In the direc.
ton Of their destination, watched by
the cowboys in relays. The cattle
were by this time uneasy, and were
turned into the trail and walked
steadily forward eight or ten miles,
when at early twilight they halted
for another Craze. AS darkness came
on they were gathered closer and
closer together into compact mass
BY the cowboys riding steadily in con-
stantly lessening circles around them
until at last the brutes lay down
chewing their cuds and resting from
the days trip. Near midnight they
would usually get up, stand awhile,
and then lie down again, having
changed sides. At this time extra
care was necessary to keep them from
amlessly wandering of in the dark.
ness. Sitting on their ponies or rid
ing slowly round and round their re.
clining charges, the cowboys passed
the night on sentinel duty, relieving
one another at stated hours.
When skie; were clear and the air
bracing the task Of cattle driving was
pleasant and healthful one But
there came rainy days, when the cat
tie we're restless and when il was
anything but EMO, able riding through
the steady downpo, r. Then especially
were the nights wearisome, and the
cattle were ready at any time to STAN.
pede.
No one could tell what caused
stampede any more than one can tell
the reason Of the strange panics that
attack human gatherings at times.
A fash OF lightning, a cracking
stick, a VOLTS growl--little things in
themselves, but In moment every
horned head was lifted, and the mass
VI udil anu hutust WIN HCiOCt lilRul-
ened eyes, cleaning like thousands
Of emeralds, was off. Recklessly,
blindly, in whatever direction fancy
led them, they went over bluff or
morass, 1t mattered not, and fleet
were the horses that could keep
abreast of the leaders. But some
could do IL, and, lashing their ponies
to their best gait, the cowboys fol-
lowed at breakncck speed. Getting
on one side Of the leaders, the effort
was to turn them little at first,
then more and more, until the cir
conference of great circle was being
described. The cattle behind blindly
followed, and soon the front and rear
joined and milling" commenced. Like
a mighty mill stone, round and round
the bewildered creatures raced until
they were wearied out or recovered
from their fright.
But the cowboy, with his white,
wide-rimmeG hat, his long leather
cattle whip, and his clanking spur,
is now thing of the past.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

A leading paper IN a New England
state, discussing corrupt election
practices strikes at the root OF the
trou lie when 1t says:
"The fact is, both parties have too
much mosey"
what is admitted of that State is
unfortunately true OF many Others:
namely, that shameful or rather
shameless, use Of money has come to
DC a part OF every general election. y
Inc same writer sadly puts the sug
gestivc question:: 'lfyotes are worth
$50 each, provided a man has no
character; il work is scarce, crops
poor, and children plenty, and hungry
what Is going to become Of his char
acter?"
The story is told that at a recent
election one Of the parties polled in
certain town a much larger vote
Than usual On inquiry IL was found
that some honest men in the marty
who dlsliked the doubtful methods
oil the Official committee had quietly
appointed an unpaid committee to
watch the other. TO dscountenance
bribery and to do legitimate election
work.
The amountof selling outn was
greatly reduced, and the issue showed
That In Politics as elsewhere, honesty
Is the best policy.
A noted example of the danger of
''too much money" is given by the
Panama Canal scandal. or nearly
three hundred million dollars received.
fraction only reached the men &C.
tually at work. Corrupt politicians,
contractors newspapers, and officials
absorbed the rest 1t the sum spent
in bribery could have been spent in
work, the canal would have been
much nearer completion to-day
We are proud that the United
States has had no such gigantic
scandal as that now convulsing
France; let us take care that "too
much money" in politics does not
lead us in that direction. y outh's
Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05
ONE OF wATrERsoN's STORIES
How Dcfaulter Was Given a Chance and
Regained Name and Wealth.

How Defaulter Was Given n Chance and
Regained Name and Wealth.
That was queev story Henry
Watterson told ia his lecture about a
defalcation case at Louisville. saws
the st. Louis Republic. He said
that several years ago a gentleman
holding a commanding commercial
and social position in the Kentucky
metropolis had used the funds Of the
corporation of which he was the
trusted financial head, and when the
day OF accounting came he found he
was short in his accounts. The time
was too brief to make the deficit
good, and his own funds were in such
shape that he was inextricably en-
tangled. He was an honest man, but
in moment of overconfidence had
permitted himself TO deviate from
the narrow path just enough to use
the firms cash as a temporary loan.
promising TO return IL promptly.
When the time came he could not.
Instead of waiting the inevitable
discovery he called meeting of di.
rectors, made straightforward con.
fessson, resigned his position and
threw himself upon the mercy Of
the court, so to speak, and pledged
himself to pay every dollari IL he were
not exposed and prosecuted. An an.
mated discussion followed, and
large majority were in favor of Civ.
fng the delinquent a chance. His
hitherto high standing and undoubt.
ed business ability were in his favor
not to mention that he might have
skipped If he had desired. Two of
the directors held out. They thought
1t would be compoundlng a felony
and it was an unlawful thing to let
such a man loose upon the unsuspect.
ing community. But they were out
voted, and the defaulter was given
another chance. He is now a pros.
porous and wealthy business man
OF Louisville. Two years after
his misfortune one of the two men
who had objected to his release was
a fugitive in Texas, charged with
embezzlement, and, at the end OF
another year, the other fled to Cana.
da to escape arrest on the same
charge. In the whirligig of time
this prosperous merchant, whose ear
ly misfortune these two men had en-.
deavored to turn into disgrace and
calamity, said Colonel Watterson.
was the foreman Of the grand Jury
that indicted the two fugitives.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

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, a 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 unwleldy family of slim.
perry children, particularly if she is a
stranger ina strange land these and
similar helpless and distracted way,
rarers are righted, relieved and sent
on their way rejoicing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

There was an old woman coninfI
down in the elevated train YESTERDAY
forenoon to whom the adjective
decent would inevitably be applied
Her black straw bonnet, with its
rusty velvet bows, was decent.
Her face beneath it, brown and
wrinkled, was decent also. So were,
her black shawl and big white apron,
her short stuff skirt and big, coarse
shoes. She was reading through her
iron-rimmed glasses French news.
paper, but it didn't require that fin
ishing touch to show her nationality.
The ''decency" OF her poverty would
have revealed that.
On the opposite side there sat with
her mother small girl to whom the
French language is probably a thorn
in the flesh. The little one watched
the old French woman for some time,
and then confded her opinion to herI
mother,
II don't think, mamma she said. /
"that that old woman can be so poor
and so-sort of not nice, you know
as she looks. For she is reading
French, and you say that / must
learn French, so as to be an arr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

suppose she Soks so-sof well
poor, if she is an accomplished d lad,
ana mamma spent five minutes
explaining to her daughter II That wi
was one PERSONS "accomplI Sinner
was natural to another, at THE end
which the intelligent child exelaim,
with glance of envy direcEted
ward the reader If french:
''Well wish Ia been BORN WI
an my accomplishments NATURAL, Ii
that French lady. 1t would ha
oeen lot easier to learn InatuT
things. New York World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup Of Figs, as 1t
acts most pleasantly and effectively on the
kidneys. liver and bowels. preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in 50 cents an 81 bottles BY all leading
druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05
SPRING MEDICINE

Is needed by nearly everybody to purify the
ood, c'ean'e ths system of the winters accu-
mutation of impurities, and put the whole
oody In good condition for the summer Such
universal Satisfaction has
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

There is danger of a rabbit plague
in Kansas similar to that of Aus
tralia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

1t takes a small boy to express a
thing with unconventional force and
accuracy.
The water in this spring is awful
good" said little boarder from the
city.
as it?" answered his mother.
"Then I'll take some. Where is the
cup?r
There isn't any. You have to lie
down and drink uphill - Good
News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Many persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
tiers rebuilt is the system, aids di sestion, re-
moves excess OF bile, and cures malaria
snlendid tonic for women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the bio ID
and mucous surfaces of the system. Senu Tor
Testimonials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
f. j. CHENEY g. Co., Props, Toledo, U.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

The girl who drops her eyes al
ways picks them UP again, but the
novelist usually neglects to say so,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05


oughter 'pologize, the boys did
actually.
Each side conceded something and
the haDdshaking followed; and al
though couple of idlers moved away
somewhat reluctantly disappointed
in not seeing fight, and while some
Of the spectators laughed at the lit
tie peacemaker, the last in the line,
extended grimy little hand to be
clasped in the larger one, half score
of hearts beat lighter because OF his
plea for justice. Boston Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

man does wrong for the same reason
that wolves steal sheep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Work for workers. Are you ready to work,
and do you want to make money? Then write
to b. F. John on & Co, of Richmond, Va, and
see if they cannot help you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Sleep is the honey in the comb OF healthiul
labor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

Thunder is the bass drum in the music Of
the elements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

ANlNG greatly enlarged our business BY
ing the Immense stock of goods that wa n 70
sun PEELED to carry to supply the extyaordi1
nary increase in our trade. We will sav tbat
we are now prepared to meet all demands fo,
goods ID our line at prices that will satisfv
al buyers. We are large receivers of Flonyy
1Iu drain from the West. Groceries and
ris S1ois 81 rom nrst hands and with the expe-
s nc OF twenty-five Years in the business
VI can safely promise our friends that 9so
Ell meet their expectatio 8. Remember o We
Farmers Brands If Flour. "White and GoI Su !,
fancy Mimi. patent; "Tryphenia," Fan
winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice W.T..
gent 90" Our Secret" Fancy Family; ssSun
t,t G0Ous packed and delivered to transpor-
Buists celebrated Garden Seed, in Io...
assortment, 'eeu' IN large
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05
n n = wo- a hundred groan5 in any

TA-N needing tonic, or children wno o
val hiding up, should take Browns IRON
BID It is pleasant TO take, cures WAN
IniaIstion. Biliousness and Liver Oonp'a'n'e'
ma. the Blood rich and pure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05


The outline of the postofice had
become indistinct in the gathering
darkness and the streets in the
vicinity were filled with people hur-
rying homeward, when the reporter
observed man with a stubbv beard
who with some difficulty was holding
a position on a corner, solemnly shak-
ing hands with line of newsboys.
Some Of the passers-by, discouraged
IN their pedestrian efforts for rapid
transit, stopped to watch the pro-
ceedings, for the sight was unusual.
Had some local celebrity chosen this
time and place to hold a reception?
1t might appear so but for the small
number of guests.
The true significance of the little
scene, however, was understood only
by those who were earlier on the
spot.
There had been fierce alteration
between the man and one of the boys,
and the companions Of the latter,
coming from all directions tell upon
the man with SO vigorous an onslaught
that an old Irishman said afterward
that he thought they'd murder him
from head to foot" But just as this
outcome OF the affair seemed probable
a ragged little fellow appeared on the
scene and ruled the proceedings out
Of order.
"Youse fellers amt givin' de bloke
a square DEAL" he said. "There
wouldn't "a been no scrap il Joe
hadn't cheated" and he followed
with an argument that was evidently
convincing, for when he finished his
burst Of eloquence with what pToba-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

They had Just settled down for din
ner, and the nervous spinster who
had the guests seat was still primp.
ing, as persons of her class will, when
the family infant let out a whoop
that told Of grief AMI terror which
could no longer be suppressed
whats the matter, dear?" inquired
the visitor, in a voice Of the deepest
solictude. "You go way from our
house" was the shrill and startling
response; you're just killing my
,namms so vou are aWhy. Mary
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

GEAR, how you talk, from the mother.
What do You mean anyhow talking
like that?" "You sa said, mamma,
If that ol-old ma-maid st-st-stayed
for dinner sh-she would b-be the
death of you, soyO-you did, oo-hool"
Then there was scene that beggars
description, and when the ancient
maiden flounced through the front
door she was coldly congratulating
the mother upon having so charming
and so courageous little child as the
one who had just saved her life. A
minute later the merry sound of the
maternal slipper in active service was
mingled with the cries of the enfant
terrible Detroit Free Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

This Company acts as Executor. Admins.
traitor, Trustee and in all Judiciary capsci les.
=. fags '1terest on deposits of money subject
70 check. 1t has Special Saving Depart.
ment and receives deposits from dime mr..
ward The finest Safe Deposit VauIts MONEY
and skill can produce. '''' "'0"' ,
,Non'residents will find 1t most interesting
Capt. ]. " ''0 Na'iohai
Gs>Call or write for information.
oFFIcERs-Brainard H. Warner Pres;-
q MT Joh1 Joy Edison, Vi"e-President; VIM.
D. r. Robson, Secretary, John r. Carmady.
n DIREcToRs-John 7. Arms, Charles R.
7 Pa b9 ey x Charles eG Baum, james L. Barbour,
Il I;n IN NJ app II; s. Cummings. J. j. Oar.
iIngton John.Joy Eison, Albert r. Fox q.
z Green, VIM. b. Gurley, John A. Hamilion.
3 nm b Larner, John Ridout, George f.
S9chaier, n. H. Shea, Thomas someryllIe
S John A, swone, J. s. swor" stedt, GeorSs
L del B. II. Warner, A. A. Wilson r.
=, Wine s W. Woodward, A. S. WORTH gton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

tt1 tctcd with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
water. Druggists sell at 25c.per bottle
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80 .
PREsIDENT-John Fl. Mitchell, ESQ.
VICE 'PREsIDEHT-Ex-Jud f. Stone.
SEcRETARY-Hon. A. Posey.
TR AsURRR-J. H. Roberts, ESQ.
ATToRNEY-Col. L. A. Wilmsr.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John II. Mitchell, Aitorney.at-Law.
F. Stone, Ex-Chief Judge.
A. Posey, Attorney.at- Law.
Col. l.. A. Wilmer, Attorneys Law,
II. Roberts, Merchant.
J. $. Maitingly. Reg ster Of Wills.
p. r. Horney, Restaurant.
@s-Ths above Company will receive de.
posit' and AXE loans to persons of d hall
means. A rare chance is offered to small
vage-earners to save their small earnings and
buy n build home. And as an inyestt emf
the stock Of the Company is safe and
pro6ts lie.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

downright fool doesn't now it,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

b hearts wither before they bloom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05
B. B. EARNSHAw Rpn
Cor. IL and M streets s. f.,
WASHINGTON. ID. q,

RALIIMoRE& POTOMAC Roam
After su9ea,r, January 1. 1898 the train,
on this road wi lrun as follows: "'"s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05

pills with a drink of water morn
ft3ham : I us w" no others. Is cents a box.
continent in the slot and get action
c.na,dTea-The leading Spring Medicine.
r,,,ronce is what the flower thinks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-05
for Infants and Children.

THr crsrAun COMPANY, n MURRAY STREET, NEW YOnH
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-12
OFFICIAL.

1t is our earnest desire to impress
upon the minds of the public the super
iority of the service offered by the
Wisconsin Central Lines to Milwaukee
Chicago and all points east and south.
Two fast trains leave St. Paul, Mime
apolis and Duluth daily, equipped with
Pullman Vestibnled Drawing Room
Sleepers, dining cars and coaches of
the latest design. Its dining car SER
vice is unsurpassed, which accounts, to
a great degree, for the popularity Of
this line. The Wisconsin Central Line
in connection with Northern Pacific r.
r., is the only line from Pacific Coast
points over which both Pullman Yes
tibuled, tirst-class. and Pullman Tour
list cars are operated via st. Paul with
out change to Chicago.
Pamphlets containing valuable infor-
nation can be obtained free upon APP
plication to your nearest ticket agent
or JAS. G. POND, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago. III.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-12
E'illGSGth & Eaton.
Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken paper
regularly from the ostoflice-whether
directed to his name or another's, or
whether he has subscribed or not-is
responsible for the payment.
The courts have decided that refus-
ing to take newspapers or periodicals
from the postof1ice. or removing and
leaving them uncalled for. prima facia
evidence of Intentional fraud.
II any person orders his paper dis
continued he must pay all arrearages
or the publishers may continue to send
it until payment is made, and collect
the whole amounts whether the paper
is taken from the office or not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-12
THE BEAUTY OF THE CELL.
A Curious Incident of the Oldcn Time
Lately Brought to Mind.

A Curious Incident of the Oldcn Time
Lately Brought to Mind.
During some building changes in
Utrecht, Germany, an interesting dis
covcTy was made under the so-callcd
Buurllirchc. The wcll-defincd ruin
was found Of the stone cell in which,
IN the year 1857, the richest and most
beautiful girl in Utrecht had allowed
herself to be immured. The historical
facts arc as follows:
On the 7th of May, 1857, a mystery
play was performed in the cathedral,
and among the spccta tors was Berthe,
the beautiful daughter of the proctor
But instead Of the expected rcvercn,
tial feelings she experienced only veX-
alton and disappointment, and was cs-
re"ially indignant at the sexton call
irg out, before the play began, that
the young men in the church were
mot to tickle the young girls, or
pinch their calves, on pain of b cling
expelled from the church ~
Still more disguised at the CONVEX
cation of some women standing near
.Bertke determined to cause herself to
be walled up IN a special cell with onl Y
a small aperture for the reception of
food No one knows how she died,
!'ut it is certain that she lived in her
cell for 81 years-that is, till 15l4.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-12
FIRST MAP OF THE WORLD
Made in 1899 by Columbus Sailing Mas
ter, Juan dc la Cosa.


Among the relics appertaining to the
discovery of America brought out in
connection with the Columbian cele-
Grafton. is the first geographical
chart of America, which is preserved
in spain. The chart is in the posses
sion of the Naval Museum of Madrid.
and is said to be the original auto
graph of the navigator Juan dc la
Cosa, pilot of renowned reputation in
his time, and of whom Columbus had a
very high opinion. The chart or map
is signed in the Puerto de Santa Maria,
IL the year 1900, but Juan dc la Cosa,
who accompanied Columbus as pilot
or sailing master on his first and sec
ond voyages. was at work on it during
the voyage with Alfonso de Ojeda in
1879. 1t is said to be the best of all
ancient universe maps in its correct
ness and extent Of its newly discovered
territories, and has the reputation of
being the first mapa mundi extant,
showing as known in 1900, the whole
Of Europe and Africa. z great porti on
OF Asia and America just then dis.
covered. 1t was executed with great
precision, and is Iuxuriant in gold and
cOlcring.'