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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-01-20
STARTLED THE ENGINEER.
The Practical Joke Played by Means OF
Dummy ON the Track.


Dummy ON the Track.
A cruel joke was perpetrated on the
engineer of the Louisville & Nashville
passenger train which reached this
city late the other afternoon. says the
Louisville Courier-Journal. Several
miles from the city the engineer was
Mortified to see what appeared to be
the form Of a man asleep on the track
short distance ahead.
He frantically applied the airbrakes
and blew the whistle in short, quick
jerks, in the hopes of awakening the
sleeping man. Immediately heads be-
gan to pop out of the car windows, and
as the supposed man in front was seen
upon the track they were quickly
jerked back to escape seeing the sick
ening accident, which it appeared
could not be averted. AS the engine
passed over the object the engineer
and fireman closed their eyes and fam
cied they could feel the wheels pass
over the body.
When the train was finally stopped
passengers and trainmen hurried back
to the spot, where the dark object
could still be seen, but now cut into
several pieces A search was already
started for q doctor, when it was dis
covered that the mutilated remains
were those of dummy, with pump
kin for a head. The figure had on a
complete suit of clothes, and at q dis
tance had most natural appearance.
The men then returned, mnch dis
gusted but greatly relieved, to the
train, which reached the city slightly
behind time.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-01-20
ODD CAUSE OF A FIRE.

Suns Rays, Shining Through . Water
Bottle, IGnites q Mackintosh.
Proof of the unusual heat Of the
SUMS rays in the month Of October,
says the London Telegraph, is given by
a discovery made by Inspector Moran,
of the s division of the Metropolitan
police, which satisfactorily discloses
the cause of mysterious fire in the
Tre-wint industrial home for girls at
Hampstead. Two or three days ago a
bed inone of the rooms on the second
floor was discovered alight, and extin-
guished with some difficulty. The or
igin of the fire was mystery. and in
the evening the. police and the fire
brigade officials were consulted, the
former because it was feared to be the
work of an incendiary.
No satisfactory result was obtained
at the time as the outcome of the in
vestigations, but Inspector Moran, one
of the officers engaged in the inquiry,
was seized with 'shappy thought
while afterward pondering over the
occurrence. Throughout the whole OF
Thursday the sun had been shining
very brightly at Hampstead, and he
had asccrtained that in the morning a
full water bottle had been standing in
the room between the open window
and q macintosh on the wall. The
idea occurred to him that the suns
rays, shining through the water in the
bottle, might have-set fire to the mack
intosh, causing the latter in turn to
ignite the bedding. Accordingly, at
about noon on Friday. when the sun
was again shining brightly, though not
so powerfully as on the previous day.
he proceeded to the house and expert
mented with water-bottle and q
macintosh. The result clearly DEM
onstrated that the fire had been caused
by the suns rays being concentrated
by. the water upon the macintosh, the
burning liquid substance from which
had fallen ON the bed and set it on fire.
The removal OF the idea of incendiar-
ism was great consolation to the ofi-
GERS of the institution.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-01-20
Expensive Canals.

The ship canal which is to make .
seaport of Manchester, England, is al
most ready for business, and the entire
cost of the work is now put at about
$50, ,0oo, 900. The contract was originally
let for the lump sum Of $e7 500, 600.
There is something appalling to the
projectors of similar enterprises in
these figures The canal from Man
chester to deep water in the Mersey
has been built in an old and well-set-
tied country, where the soil and rock
foundation were pretty thoroughly
known. The climate Of England is ia
vorable for suchsworl, and there was
no trouble shout the labor supply. #.
nnder the conditions existing, the orig.
inal contract price OF the canal was
only about one-third Of the Ultimate
cost, what multiplica alton Of the esti
mates Of engineers might be expected
il Central America or any other out
of-the-waY part OF the world?
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-01-20
The Poojah Stone.

Trouble was recently threatened be-
tween the people of Orissa and the
Indian government on account OF
the .sPoojah stone,' which had rested
for ages over the main entrance to the
temple of the Sun. 1t was carved with
SYMBOLS of the sun and planet, and
thirty years ago fell from its place
in the temple to become At once
specials object of worship. The gov
ernor OF Bengal, being interested in it
as an archaeological treasure, had it re-
moved to the Indian museum, and this
raised such resentment among the na~
tives that the stone has been restored
to them and has been raised again to
its original place in the temple.
Deeadsnce Of Patches.
Do you ever notice how few patches
people are wearing? It IL because
clothing is so much cheaper now than
It used to be, that II Is not worth while
pulling old garments together. When
they are worn ont, they 60 into tho reG
bag or are given to trsmpe aud new
ones ordered Of the custom fatlee1s -
more often are bought outza9ht at Tie
nearest hand-me- down shop 4 pair q
colonial boots, recent1y 6op 81 =
sloenaker's window. (lce4
squared with ho
Such exhauetive elEio1 a.
fs1snk 81 vu9ae ~ ~
and hettss ~ eDt - g B, !,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22
California Patents.

Messrs. Hazard & Townsend of Los
Angeles furnish us with the following
complete list of all the patents issued to
residents Of California for the week end.
ing Tuesday, February 10. 1893:
Heliomotor, L. W. Allingham, Los
Angeles.
Sheep shesring machine, d. s. Cham
bers, Sausalito, assignor of one-tenth to
III Lacy, San Francisco.
Two patents, cartridge stop for rimless
cartridges, M. H. burst, Wheatland.
Business instruction and practice
book, q. L. Ellis, San Francisco.
Coffee making apparatus, HI. +. Gage,
Oakland.
Machine for measuring water from
lakes, etc., William L. Lambie, Los An
geles.
Body Of least resistance to vessels,
etc., F. E. Mills, sssignor to H. A. Dem
ing, San Francisco.
Boats davit, A. P. Paul, assignor of
one-half to g. A. Paul, San Francisco.
Hydraulic car dumping device, N. III.
Pine, Eureka.
Electric annuncistor, 1. Z. Hickey,
Oaklnnd.
Coin-controlled apparatus. G. w. F.
Schultz, Berkeley.
w riting tablet or manuscript holder
B. W. Scott, San Jose, assignor to him
self and W. Rice, Saratoga. Cal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22

especially on Washington's most admir-
able traits OF chsracter-persevera
honesty and justice-impressing upon
the pupils the idea that not only is
ambition needed but, also perseverance,,
to make a scholar and q good American
citizen.
MACY STREET SCHOOL.
The children of this school met yes
terday afternoon to observe the celebra-
ton OF Washington's Birthday. II the
spirit with which they sang, acclaimed
and recited was any evidence OF patriot
ism then the Macy street school children
are second to none in loyalty to the flag.
The exercises closed with an address by
Judge S. G. Hubbell. He treated the
subject in happy manner and his re-
marks could not have failed to leave a
deep and lasting impression upon the
minds of the children and render the
occasion memorable one to them.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22
SWALLOWED MORPHINE.
FRANK MAYBURGH SUPPLIES OFF
THE MORTAL COIL.
The Young Man Left Note Saying He
Would XIII Himself on Ac-
count of His Intense
Suffering.

Frank F. Msyburgh died yesterday
morning at O'Clock from dose OF
morphine, taken with suicidal intent.
He swallowed the deadly drag the night
before.
Mayburgh has been employed IS q
clerk in the drug store of his brother, at
the corner of Main and Washington
streets, since last June. He came to
this city from Minnesota, and was %
years OF age.
Before taking the poison he addressed
a note to his brother, saying that he in
tended to commit suicide on account OF
physical and mental suffering. He
roomed with his brother above the
drug store.
Coroner Gates held an inquest upon
the body at Sharp & Co.'s undertaking
parlors yesterday, when the jury re-
turned verdict in accordance with the
statement here given.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22
They may Wed.

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day to the following persons;
William E. Mount, aged 80, native
OF Illinois, and Mary Catherine Stoner,
a native Of Missouri, both residents OF
Lordsburg.
August Arnold, aged 80, resident Of
Elsinore, and Mary Hoeppner, aged 81,
a resident OF Pasadena, both natives Of
Germany.
Edwin Pascoe, aged "a, native OF
England. and Kate Gigling, aged 81, a
native of California, both residents of
Los Angeles.
Pierce W. Butler, aged Al, a native of
New York, ard Carrie E. McGinness,
aged 30, a native OF Illinois, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22
POLICE COURT CASES.

Some of Those Who Got Into tho Tolls
Yesterday.
The bulk OF the petty law breakers who
occupied the dock in the police court
yesterday we're tried on charges of dis.
turbing the peace.
Joseph Aievstock, street preacher,
was found guilty OF disturbing the peace,
as was also Maggie Dixon and II. Boyce.
Maggie was fined So and Boyce 81.
Louis Mesmer was arrested for bat
terry upon complaint of Charles Tillberg.
He will be tried Saturday.
DR.. Wong, Chinese doctor. was
found gilty OF practicing medicine with
out license. He will be sentenced to-
morrow,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-22
TENTH-srRE SCHOOL.

An unusually large number OF the
parents and friends of the Tenth street
school met at the school building to
listen to an interesting programme of
songs and Rotations. An address was
delivered by G. p. Dandy, who spoke ear
nestly in favor of the placing OF an addi-
tional school building in that district.
The floral decorations were beautiful,
and the flags and bunting were taste
fully arranged.
SIX EENTH-sTREET SCHOOL.
The exercises consisted OF patriotic
songs and Rotations by the pupils in
all of the grades.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20


Mr. l. ii;0r:-We dii not ~ first agree with
you 10 takitg the position 10 .uprn-t the Pc
publican mi Tee this ian rpsard'ess WI lie
may be- bni after more m iture reflection We
have decided TO accept YOUR advice mi ~
true Republicans go to work this fall and en-
deavor to elect him We fully agree with you
that 1t was uuwise to nominate last fall, be-
cause nothing would be accomplished, we
could not elect the ticket and split would
follow IN the party; we accepted yovr state
ment that it would be f0llv to nominate Mr..
Mudd, because he was a nonresident and
everything you said come true. Nc. Mudd
was decided no, voter and had he been cleo
ed we would now have no Senator We are
true Republicans and know you are. and We
are as willing now to accept your advice as
before. The demand made to have US pledge
to support the ticket before voting in the
primary meeting last Saturday offered by the
gentleman who p-esii led over that meeting,
We regard as Insult and il was properly voted
down. We are Republicans as good as be
and will support our convictions We don't
belong to him. We were Republicans hef irs he
vas even though he his held ottic- ever .ince
he srst vote! the ticket AT we have NJ. No
Republican has the righl TO swear ~ r. aud
we viii never submit t. IT,
Colore Repu Ii, MS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20
Call Far an independent Political
Convention for the 9Th Congress
siOnal District Of Maryland,
to he held al noon July
18th, 1894, ut No
$50 Penn. Ave,
n W., WASH
Ingt0B, ID. C,

This will be mass convention. TO which
are invited delegates from organizations Of
every form who favor An independent move
ment and all individual voters of the District
will be cordially welcomed The occasion for
this lies in the fact that legitlation in the in
urest OF the class that does not labor has, 10
II time of profound peace and universal p entr,
redu,e ed the nation to = condition bordering
on ansrchy, 10 v ieh millions of honest Ben
are deprived OF all OpportunitJ to produce, by
their labor, the accessories of life for the sup
port OF themselves and family; and the further
fact that the representatives. OF the people in
Congress assembled exhInit indifference 10 the
condition. and impotence ms regards aRy rem
edy for It. They fiddle over the tariff just as
it Rome was not burning The business Of
politics il the bnainess of every voter. II is II
business which goes on whether a man neglects
il or not; and ii lot faithfully done by the
competent, il is bound to I've wretchedly done
by the IucOupeten. and the corrupt The
msa WAC keeps out OF politics assumes the pc
sitlon Of slave in order 10 escape the obiga-
tons which ARE Imp .sed upon every flee man
by the nature of our institutions. This call is
addressed solely to those who are dissatisfied
with the present conduct OF affairs, and tue
present condition Of the people, who realize
tuhlt as hiuCtiNhu tltiLruss hOt get
ting shat is their due, and who do not pro-
pose to incorporate in their political creed
cowardly submission to injustice The de-
mand for new party lies in the fact that the
people are fast getting new VINE of ideas; to
put this new vintage into ,e old party skins,
will inevitably burst the receptaCles aad
waste the goods. For % years the people
have trusted their. party leaders; it is time
that they undertook for themselves This
il not called in the interest of any
clique or party, aud its action will be deter
niaed wholly By those who choose to attend
e ~ Burchard, n. A. Dnnning, D
Wessman. J. B. Ager. Hya.sville. Md F.
W. Msisel, r. Jones, J z Whitney. J. "
MARI, DR.. Charles Msttfeldt. J. II Perwins,
5 C Hard, Baltimore cOunt'. T q. JrR-
1ins Dr. J. T. DixRes, A. Bowling. P A L
Con;ee, Hugh Mitchell, K. T. Halle,, F. \.
Roby, F. R. Burgess, E. W. Robertson,
Charles COUNTY. Md Sm.llwood, J A
Niles, Laurel. Md r D Brown, A. G.rrrtt,
Nd ". s. Branson, Forestvillr,
Nd. J Kali, Gainesville, MI. J. II Will !
ialns, Bladehsburg. Nd s. Rifnba"k, Sea-
,rook, Nd,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

Meeting of Citizens AT meeting o
citizens of the Fifth Election District OIL
Charles county, held at Wayside, on July
l4th, 1894, 1t was unanimously resolved, thai
the following communication be addfeed 10
the Board OF County Commissioners foI
Charles county, aud that copies of the same
ne sent 70 the several county papers
10 the President and members of the Board oil
County Commissioners for Charles couuiy,
Gentlemen:
The public roal in the Fifth Election Dis
trict OF our county should be repaired at once
It the citizens of our district are to seeeiTe
any manner of justice at your hands
The roads have not been repaired for len
years or more, unless fling mud holes with
sand be considered road nendlpg We pay
taxes, the largest portion Of which Is Tor the
repair Of roads We don't know what be-
comes OF the money; we do know Il hss not
been properly spent On the roads in this dis
trlct. The lives OF our citizens have been en-
dangered and some have been seriously MUIR
ed in driving over the roads; and still rot the
slightest attempt has been made TO repair im-
passible places on roads most Frequently used.
II is leghlized robbery to collect hy force of
law, taxes from cur people for repairing roads
and then not even attempt to make repairs
We believe that your honorable bed is
anxious to treat, with fairness, your fellow
citizens in Fifth District; and We therefore,
most respectfully, but with an earsestness
which means business, beg that you give this
question, which to US is so serious and im-
'ortant, your careful and prompt ATTENTION
We beg to be most respectfully. &C.,
P, A. l. C0NTEE, President
GEORGE n SIaMS Secretary
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

School Entertainment The closing
exercises of the public school 10 this village,
took place at the school house on Friday
night of last week The school room was
crowded to over flowing wiIS..Ae patrons
and friends of the teacher nffYp I'-e--s.The
pupils performed their respective parts in a
most satisfactory manner, which rejected
credit on their excellent teacher. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Song of Welcome PrimHy Pupils
Salutary Address, by Master Carlia., Wilmer.
American Flag Recitation-hy Ruby Pad
gett Ethel Garner and Emma Wads
BRIDES Ball-Chorus Primary Pupils
The Two Chimneys-R ecitalion-by Miss
Jeanette Turner
Playing School-Dialogue- Miss, Annie
Sedwick, Berthe Wade, Katie Wade NJ Far
rail-, Lothe WEIGH, Masters Perez 'Pad1stt.
Stephen WEIGH, Vernon Padsett, Roy Tur-
ner.
Rise, Obi Rise, to nobler manhI ol- Chorus
--hy Pupils.
Mammals Help--RecitstioE.--M isi Wade.
Our Flag Recitation--W. Wlufr, Emma
Wade, B. Garner and SedWick
A Lost Dog--Dialogue Misses ANNE Spd.
wick and BERTHE Wade, Masters R Farrali
Percy Padgett. E. Farrall, Roy Turner, L
Farrall
A Child's --Reci:ation--Niss Mayo
Turner.
STORY Teliing--Dialogue.- Misses Annn
Sedwick, Berthe Wade, Jeanette Turner, "
Farrall, Master Percy Padgett.
Red White and ue---Cborus- The SCHOOL,
Little Boy Recitatioa---M Master stone Pose!
Vaedictory--- Annie Sedwia.
Goodbye Chorus
March-by the Pupils
Colonel l.. A. Wilmer made short address
After the exercises were conclud,d dancing
was INDUCED in and lasted until lste h ur
after which refreshments were sered closin,
the entertainment so highly appreciated b!
all present
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

Distinguished GuestS Among the at
;Andants at Christ church, Port Tobacco, on
Sunday last were Vice President Stevenson
and CongressmeL Springer aud Black, of
Illinois The distinguished gentlemeR came
GOWN the Potomac river from Washington on
the Chesapeake aud Ohio tug Canduc as the
glrsta Of Nj. Wheatly, of Georgetown, 10
Port Tobacco Greek, aud from there were
driven to church Rev james f Pondexier
preached, and the choir Of Christ Church,
Georgetown. consisting OF thirty-two voices
was present, and rendered beautiful music
After services Mr. Stevenson and Messrs
Black and Springer were introduced to all
present. They were driven back to the Greek
and embarked Immediately after dinner for
Washington.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

On Saturday last two companies of cavalry
from Fort Me-, err arrived at Marshall Hall TO
encamr Troops Of the Eighth, white
and troops K OF the Ninth Regiment cnlored
rbey came by way OF Prince Georges county
aud had hot al a dusty ride and lost three
hnrses on The march from Leaf. They reach
ed Marshall Hall about 3 O'Clock m aud
Immediately went into camp. The camp is
especially httel for target practice, and the
ctvtlrymen Il he devoted To craftsmanship
during encampment there. which will be for
several weeks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

How 10 Prevent HydrOphObia.-The
mad dog scare is constantly breaking Gut in
some part of the country. Some claim that
there is a easy and certain method of prevent
ing hydrophobs. 1t is this:There is a blue
worm just under every dogs tongue. Cut
this worm oul, wt+~l-is.aaSilz and safely done,
rub little yaseline over the place from which
the orm, or what res embles a worm, is taken
30 heal the sore, and the ANNA is secure from
hydrophobia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20
THE WORLD Do MOVE,

The liquor business with It's gambling hell
aH'ahment, and long credit with IT'S exhor-
biant prices, have long been curse 10 South
srn Na'y land. The rrting need OF the times
ue abolition OF both Moral. Vote the
Prohibition ticket and hu, your goods OF
". L. DEMENT,, la Plata
besldes giving our customers the benefit Of
vei low prices, we are making presents
sarth ten per cent of purchases on amounts
o. "he dollar and up. On a purchase If five
collars vii give handsome picture worth
e'enty-hye cents. We carry a full line of
tenera Merchandise, Millinery, Notions,
6enl $ Furnishings, etc. Space allows men.
uoI OF only few of the many bargains:
boys suits, 75c up. Marsailles Quilts 75e
go Mems Pedts, 55c up Carpeting Sc,
worth 25c. Mems Suspenders Sc up Mat.
eng, lSsc, worth zoe. Mems Laurdried
sl,t,s, Soc. Tack Hammers, Sc. Ladies
sutton Shoes, 81 Wardrobe Hooks, 29c a
= dozen Sill 49,. az tic etc etc
". l.. DENENT,
"' ~! La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20
Base Ball. a match game OF

Base Ball. A match game OF ball be-
tween the Bryantown and La Plata clubs
look place in this village on Friday last.
Owing 10 the absence of several of the regular
PLAYERS the 3ryantown club won with ease
the score being &c to l6 in five innings, the
pame being called at that tirle because 81
some of the players having to take the train
for home
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20
1t May do as Much for You.

Mr. Fred Miller, oil Irving, H., writes thar he
had a severe kidney trouble for many years
with severe pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many so called
kidney cures but without any good result
About year ago he began use Of Electric Bit
tiers and found relief AT once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted TO cure of all kidney and
liver troubles and often gives almost instant
relief. one trial Will prove our statement -
Price only Scots for large bottles For sale by
W. w Padgett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

-, The Big Tournament The Mount
Vernon aud Marshall Hall Steamboat Compn.
nv will give their big tournament at Mar
shall Hall for the benefit OF the county people
on Wednesday, September 5th, prox Full
program Of particulars will appear next week
The propretors of this well known summer
resort are no green-horns in such matters, and
it is ther, fore safe 10 say this proposed ea
tertanmeut will be the grandest affair of the
season Bear in mind the day, and be sure
to attend one and all.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20
The Coming Big Fnir.

We ara glad to SAY that Charles county
will be well represented at the coming
Fair in Upper Marlboro, on August 81. %,
% AID "a, 1894
Already lists Of entries have been made Ter
exhibition in the rattle department. aud COM
petition will be exceedingly close
Aane Arundel. Calvert and st. Mar. 8
counties. have all entered the lists for pr,zps
in the various departments and the Prince
Georges Fair may we'll tie known AS the
Southern Maryland Association.
The Board vi Directors wish that those
having exhibits will make application at once
TO the recording seeretar,, Thomas J Grant,
at Upper Marlboro, for space, and the rail-
roads will charge freight only one WA, for
exhibits.
A special train will leave Cox's Station
about 10 30 a. M, each day, and return may
be made by the evening train at reduced rates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

To improve the appetite, restore healthy ne
zion TO the bowe 5, promote digestion, and
regulate all the bodily functions, Ayers
pills are the best, As a mild but elective
operient, no pill is in greater demand or more
highly recommended By the medical profession.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-20

Crop RepOrt--0u account of the DRY
weather the outlook is somewhat discourage
ing Corn is tassetlng Pastures very
poor Wheat thresaing is well advanced,
aud grain is turning out we'll. EARLY pota.
toes are fair, but those planted in May are
failure Garden truck, generally, has been
set back and injured by the drought There
is no fruit TO speak OF, rxeep, apples and they
are not very plentiful