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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
DeadIiest of Known Poison,

To the best of our knowledge, says
the Brooklin Eagle, the most deadly
poison is that which was discovered
by Professor Frazer, of Edinburgh,
Scotland, and known as shophanthi-
din. He separated it from the Afri-
can poison plant, shophanthus hispi-
dus, by means of ether and alcohol.
As little as one-thousand- -millionth
part of an ounce of crystallized shop
hanthidin produces a distinctly injuri-
Gus effect upon the heart, and n very
small quantity is fatal Another
deadly poison is cyanogen gas, the
principle ingredients of hydrocyanic
or prussic acid. AT ordinary temper
atures it is simply gas, but can be
condensed by cold and pressure into
n thin, colorless liquid and becomes a
solid at thirty degrees Fahrenheit.
The inhalation in its gaseous state of
a most minute quantity would cause
instant death. One of the most deadly
poisons is arseniuretted hydrogen, or
arsenic, which is formed by decompos-
ing an alloy of arsenic and zinc with
sulphuric acid. 1t is colorless gas.
possessing fetid odor of garlic, and
acts as most deadly poison. Adolph
Ferdinand Gehlen, chemist born
about 1775 at Butow, in Pomerahia.
was the discoverer of it. While ex-
perimenting with it at Munich. on
July 10, he inhaled single bubble of
the pure gas and died in eight davs
days from the effects. The accident
occurred through his smelling at the
joints of his apparatus to discover
flaw. Others engaged in chemical
operations have died from the effects
of this poison in three days.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
Pie! Piles of 1t.

Do you know that New York gets
away with half million pies every
day?
Half a million pies means nearly a
third of pie for every man, woman
and child in Gotham town,
"Now, don't mean it that way"
said u pie baker to a Commercial Adj
vertiser reporter. ''New York don't
get all the pie. You see half Of Brook
lyn and Jersey come here TO eat pie,
and then they come from all over and
eat pie, and this runs the figures up.
Fact is, half million day is too low
a figure.
"'Look at them coffee an cake sa-
looms" the veteran went on, 'they
sell loads Of pie of all kinds, an then
them er buffays on Broadway, they
don't sell nothin' but pie an. sand
wiches and milk an tea or coffee.
Then most of the German beer saloons
keeps pies just as they do sandwiches
for lunch. The big hotels one time
kind Of sneered at pie, but they have
to keep it on their list just the same.
Some of them Englishmen used to say
that we Americans eat pie at every
meal, an some of our -Four Hundred
kind of got to look down on the pie
as bein' questionable. All the same,
the people go on eatin' the good old
apple, mince an pumpkin pies, an If
what the English say is true an we're
a nation of pie eaters then England
ought to get few thousand shiploads
of our pies the next time she starts in
to lick Us.
81 tell YOU" said the veteran by
way of conclusion, "that l don't
know of anything better than good
pie-unless-it's two or three pies.
New York Commercial Advertiser
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
NO. 33.

ment an animal or any foreign pro-
duct becomes rare, it becomes worth
the while of some seaman 10 take the
trouble to bring it over. 1t was diff
ferent in the days Of sailing ships,
when so long period as six months
would elapse after one came in before
it could be expected that another
would arrive from the same country.
To correspondent of Cassell's Sa-
turday journal Mr.. Jamrach has been
telling some of the secrets of his
strange trade. His father, he says,
once bought mummy, which was cx-
amined by Mr.. Bartlett and Mr. Frank
Buckland. 1t was discovered that
tltere was a rafting sound inside IT.
and Mr.. Bucklani wanted to open it,
as the ancient Egyptian kings, he
said, used to have their treasures
wrapped up and embalmed with them.
To pull the mummy to pieces, how
ever. would ruin it, and perhaps it
would be found that there vas no
treasure at all. They all three agreed
TO 20 shares in the venture, and to
risk the destruction. When the mum
my was opened it contained nothing
more valuable than dried-up pieces Of
interior. Among Mr.. Jamrach's Gus.
toners is the Prince of Wales, who
has bought pets from him, but his
principal trade is with geological gar
/ dens md meneoeriss
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14

"Such srial as makes me more
willing to accept the statement that
man is made after Gods own image,
and possesses some Godlike attributes.
Now go.
And he did, lurking smile under
his moustache, and a most emphatic
"By Jovei'' upon his lips.
One bright morning, early in juno,
Jim opened the door of Mrs. Austin's
sitting-room. Larry was there alone.
She had an industrious fit on her, and
with the sleeves of her blue morning
lress turned back, displaying two
prettily-rounded arms, feather duster
in hand, she was whisking the dust off
some rare pieces of old china.
Larry, here is an old friend of
yours" Jim announced. "Treat him
we'll, for he sails for Egypt tomorrow,
never to return. I'll be back in Il
minute"
He vanished, and there, inside the
closed door, stood Profess or Chesney,
thinner, grayer, but with the old kind
" smile on his lips that she remem-
bered so we'll Startled out of her
self-possession, Larry stood with her
duster suspended over gran mas hun
dred-year-old teapot.
81 sail for Egypt tomorrow, said
the professor, taking few steps into
the room, ''and 1 may never return.
Won't you wish me Godspeed,
Larry?"
Crash went grandma's priceless tea
pot in dozen pieces on the polished
floor and the next thing Larry knew
she was crying.
The professor approached her.
care you crying because l am go
J ing away, or because you have broker
the teapot?" asked the visitor.
"Both = cried Larry, with a con
vulsive sob, which was smothered il
the folds of the professors coat, a
the arms Of that "estimable gentle
man" closed around her.
"How about your prophetic sou
Larry?" Jim asked, later on. q
. thought you called him fossil?"
S 80 l did" answered the youn
9 lady, quite unabashed. tBut | ais
y said 1 was getting up a collection
fossils, and recognized the fact thu
/, he was too fine specimen to los
j Don't you remember? p Bow Bells.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
That's The way.


Take the old word rs she comes =
Think that times are brlghteningi
Dance to all the ihunder's drums,
And read the news BY ligh'ii s
For times soon gone,
And the world moves oni
So keep close watch on the stars
And meet the sun at dawn!
Take the old world as she comes,
Say she's still entrancing;
Hum the song the fiddle huns,
And dance while she is dancinyl
For time fits fast,
And life's soon past,
So let the heart beat gladly
And keep singing 10 the last
-FRANg L. STANTON in Atlanta Constitute
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
Not His Fault.

Miss Thirty-eight (coyly)-what a
pity it seems, Mr.. Somerset, that a
man like you should be bachelor.
Mr., Somerset-Yes, Miss Thirty
eight, it does seem pity, but I can't
help it. You know was born so. -
Philadelphia Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
The Wheel.

"Laura writes from home that she
has bought a wheel, " said Mrs. Figg to
the aunt with whom she is spending
the summer.
81 am glad to hear that the old
fashion is coming in again." said the
old lady. 81 allow I'll have to come
up and teach her how to spin. Gin
ciunati Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-09-14
Usefnl Lnenmntlrns

Stranger Why are all those sans
ages and hams hung on poles beside
the railrop.s crack?
Naese-so that they NAV baoo,,
-ysende Blaetter. % W.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

stances as In Minnesota ana Dakora
on what Is known as the Bonanza
farms. Bonanza farming moves west
constantly and the dog-kennel and rag
weed follow II. Generally In the west
rented farm runs down, while In the
east II is often the reverse, and for the
reason tnat the rented farms In the
west are given over TO exclusive grain
growing, which means soil exhaustion,
and the neglect Of whatever building
and fences there may be. 1t Is, how
ever. impossible for the farm. even
when used for stock growing 10 be run
down, but II is usually when there liz
no manure returned 10 the ground, no
proper rotation OF crops and no desire
20 secure improved stock. There is
something about improved live stock
Of any breed that lifts the moral tone
Of the man, gives him pride in bis pro-
fession, makes his children and his
family take a pride In the animals on
the farm and IN the farm itself, until
the run down farm devoted to pasture
and improved stock begins 10 take on
new life. an air OF thrift. home comfort
and happiness. The first thing, there
fore. 10 restore the run down farm Is
10 improve the farmer himself; TO get
him 10 realize that II is not all clouds
and darkness; that he Is not doomed
TO a life Of perpetual drndgery; TO hon
or his own profession; TO look forward
with hopefulness to the future, 20 a
comfortable. serene and happy old age,
surrounded by the comforts OF his home
which are the results Of his own labors,
and by children who will rise up and
call him blessed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

All grasses intended TO be fed 10 milk
cows or growing cattle should be cut
much earlier than those intended for
work horses, although the latter should
not be given dead grass under the name
OF hay. Many carefully conducted ex-
periments have shown the superiority
OF early-cut hay. One made by Prof.
Jordan of the Pennsylvania state col
lege lasted So days. -Four steers were Sc
lected two being fed on early cut hay
and two on that which had been cut late.
After y days feeding they were chang
ed, and the two which had been fed the
early-cut hay were fed the late cut.
Those cut the early-cnt gained 3.1i lbs.
and the other "a lbs per day. or 10 lbs
Of the early cut hay made as much
gains as 100 lbs OF the late cut. A sec
ond experiment made al the same place
lasted three months. and, as less meal
was fed. showed still greater differ
ence in favor OF the early-cut hay. Two
head Of cattle fed on early-cut hay gain
ed lbs per day. while those on late-cut
hay gained but SI.lhs or 80 lbs OF the
early-cnt hay made as much gain as 100
lbs OF the late cut In the first expert
ment each lot OF two steers were fed
II lbs OF meal per day; in the second,
two were fed Z lbs per day.
The old saying: Make hay while the
sun shines" simply means that the
grass should be turned frequently so as
to dry evenly and quickly. On the
other hand. II does not mean that IL
should be left bleaching 10 the sun and
dew two or three days after cutting.
until IL has lost nearly all that Is good
for food and has become much as fax
should be for the brake Never cut the
grass too young or before the nutritiye
qualities are converted from watery
condition When cut before that trans
formation. too much Of Il viii be lost In
drying and the remainder viii sour In
curing Every hay maker must have
noticed that clover cut before II Is in
full bloom. o. timothy before the first
/ blossom, becomes very light when dry
which Is evidence that there is liipe nu'
| irlment In g.
The proper time 10 commence cutting
/ Is as nearly as possible at the period OF
/ towering. All Illuminating animals ID
I better on hay cut az that time, but
I horses seem 60 prefer Il made from
I grass more advanced. Make the has
\ for horses last. In cutting the hay croI
/ start the mower ns soon as the dew hai
/ dried on In the morning. IN shori
time distribute the grass evenly with
/ the tetider that IL may all reach III,
I same degree OF dryness. Cutting a
this stage win invariably give the mos
palatablc and nutritious hay for al
dairy cattle and sheep.-0range judo
4 Farmer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01
Tralning ! saadIe norse.

A man who has not learned some
thing Of riding had best not try to
train his own horse for II would al
most impossible for master and ami
NAL TO be educated at the same time.
But when one has once mustered the
rudimenis 0f rsemlnship he should
by all means train his horse. Until he
has taken a green horsa--l do not say
an unbroken hors and trained the
horse 10 80 the various gaits at COM
mand. he will never know the highest
pleasure TO be derived from the tGer-
else. When one has such a horse there
Is something like a double ownership
10 the animal, for the master has sup
piled the education which increases the
animals value a hundred fold BY a
green hors,. | mean a horse that has
been biitcd and backed, Is no longer
afraid 10 let a man mount into the sad
die. and Is what traine.s call bride
wise" And yet IL Is a pity that gen
tleman wanting 10 turn out perfect
saddle horse could not have him in
the very beginning. and by patience
and gentleness get the confidence, re-
spect and affection Of the animal. The
breaking Of colts in this country is
usually very roughly done, the young
horse being conquered in the eld by
the greater persist ancy and ingenuity
Of man. The method usually employed
Is only a little less crude than 'broncho
busting" practlced on the Wild horses
u the West. where a pony Is lassDed.
thrown. saddled, mounted and ridden
III IN his strength Is exhausted and the
animal must give up. TIL asc rough
hethntis very frequently spoil IN
mouth Of the horse, ani without cpJ'i
MOI ia we can never have a saddle
horse. And then. again. the temper
Is often hnpclcsSiy spoiled. and many
of the busted brouchos" are cruel
buck jumpers 10 the end.
Rarey. the great horse trainer, lad
three cardinal principles upon which
ne worked, First, that a horse is 50
( constituted by nature that he will moi
! offer resistance 10 sny demand which
| he fully comprehcnds. II made in Q
I way consistent with nature. Second
that he has no consciousness Of his
strength beyond his experience, and
can be handled according 10 the mans
will, without notice Third. that man
can. In compliance with the laws of the
/ horses nature. by which he examines
! all things new 10 him. take an object
however frightful, provided IL does not
| infilct pain. around or over or on the
horse without causing him 10 fear.
The world long accepted the first
two of these principles without reserve
aud the third with limitations. John
Cfimer Speed, in lippinc0tt's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

Two respectable looking men Of mid
die age were talking quite earnestly
and quite audibly in a Cold Spring car,
the other evening.
did you go 10 see herr" asked one.
"Oh, yes. certainly" replied the 9TH
er.
How do you like herr"
II think she is perfect beauty" was
the rapturOns reply. Whereat all the
passengers looked that way, and a
young woman directly opposite the
speaker bIushed, and tried to pretend
she wasn't listening.
Yes, / admire her very much" add
ed the man; II ike her style"
elegantly built and fitted out, isn't
sheY"
Yes, and she's pretty fast, too"
The young woman across the aisle
could stand 1t no longer. She nodded
confusedly TO the conductor, and got
of at the next crossing.
The respectable looking men didn't
notice anything, and kept right on with
their gossip.
II wouldn't mind owning her"
Il wouldn't object myself. She'll be
a paying inyestment-that is, If she
sails as well as she did to-day. Let's
see. what's that her name is?-I've for
gotten"
THE North West"
And the other passengers smiled
Buffalo Express.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01
A Pair Of Bellows


When her eyes rested upon the manly
head bent low over her hand her heart
failed her.
"No. no." she whispered, Il cannot"
She listened till the sound of his re-
treating footsteps was lost in the dis
tancc.
II intended
She sank into the cushioned chair.
ITO break our engagement to night,
but
She sighed.
II guess Ii win be less awkward to
get divorce"
Abstractedly she fingered the pages
Of the book which lay upon the table.
Detroit Tribune.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

The Hardware Merchant Ito custom
or just entering) GOOD morning, sir.
Customer want one of those things
that you fasten on door 50 as to make
Ii shut itself.
H. M-Oh, yes. an automatic door
closer.
C.-That's it, and it must not be high
priced.
II. M.-Yes, sir, a cheap automatic
door-closer.
C.-And not too complicated. either.
II. Nj understand You want an
automatic door-closer Of simple design
and small cost
C.-Exactly. But not one Of those in
formal things that slam the doors 70
with Il bang.
H. M-That would be a nuisance. of
course. What you want Is an automat-
ic door-closcr. Of simple design, small
cost and with an easy spring.
C.-That's right But / don't want
II to close the door too slowly either
III. MIN other words you require
something faster than cold molssses.
Briefly, what you are looking for is
an automatic door-closer of simple de-
sign and small cost, that is neither too
slow nor too fast
C.-That's all right And, besides, ii
mustn't be like some ! have seen,
where a man needs the strength of an
| OK to open the door.
II. M-Very well. Very we'll Now
let's understand each other You want
20 buy an automatic door-closer, sim
/ pie. cheap, neither too slow nor toe
| fast. and easily operated.
| C.--Correct. Show me one.
| H. Min very sorry. sir, but l dc
not deal in automatic door-closers.-
Wsrraft
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

what do you mean masqueIading in
that fashion, said Mrs. Jones-Smith,
as her husband appeared before her
attired in one of her cast-on dress
waists.
why, my dear" replied Mr.. Jones'
Smith, Il have decided TO adopt the
garb permanently. Since you have
taken TO wearing coats and vests and
mannish stand-up collars it is just as
well to have a little variety, you
know"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01
Must Have Been in Jersey.

The New York man accustomed to
Del's and its graces, dropped into a
restaurant in one Of the interior towns,
II say" he said TO the waiter, bring
me small hot bird and large cold
bottle"
"whichg" asked the waiter with a
start
The order was repeated.
That's all right" responded the
waiter as IL he had been insulted; but
what you'll git here, more likely, is a
lareg cold bird and asmall hot bottle, :"
and he brought in a hunk of yester-
days old hen and bottle Of beer that
had been sitting in sunny window
for sign-New York World.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

The devoted wife seemed not at all
disconnected. although his anguish was
plainly poignant
Certainly" she answered. Il had
lust as lief sell my diamonds and wear
paste ones as not. OF course
For the first time a shade of anx-
iety swept across her face.
Il will still have detective TO fol-
low me about when | wear them
YES. indeed, that would be arranged.
Exchange.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

n delicious little bride. She
A pale gray gowns and clean
hi the most conventional and un.
bic OF bridcy styles. She calls
81 hnnd Mr. Blink. nnd asks him
es coffee. hut for all that she
sensible, spirited little woman.
Y last my brother called upon
n their hotel. During the visit
HNly married man, who. by the
is q long time n bachelor, rang
nj TO order some wine. My broth
n me the little bride. In her gray
If rose gown, rose from her chair,
n over 10 her lord and master.
very gentle but very decided
" ~: II object 10 drinking here.
N ~ obllgc me by not ordering
pc point In the story became
enthusiastic, says the Washington
\ said:
Y on her? Well, | guess l will call
Il ANY woman who can take a
~ hand In that jolly fashion when
III We been married only four days
7fs the spiritual support OF the on
Why, shc's a gcniusl Talk
~ wisdom Of Solomon or George
apey couldn't compare In sense
znis woman"
prothcr interrupted my flow OF
sAa'ilhs by saying.
81 u minute until / finish. Hei
~ answered, All right, my dear
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01
Cure for insomnia.

Mrs. Chatter-Your husband is look
ing so much better now, Mrs. Sharp.
Has he been cured OF his insomniag
Mrsh Sharp-oh, yes. Quite effect
ually.
Mrs. Chatter-How was he cured,
pray2
Mrs. Sharp--well,y you know, they have
been rebuilding the interior OF our
church and had the old pew brought
around to set up In the bedroom. He
finds II just as conducive to repose as
eyer.-Yonkers Gazette.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

then we went on talking for about ten
minutes. AT the end OF that time he
told me the proprietor was n nice fel.
low, whom l would enjoy meeting, and
asked me II / would like 10 be intro
duced. OF course, considering the fact
that ! was not born yesterday, | said
yes, and we Went on and had a few
old ryes. Some women are bright, but
some men are brighter, seeT'
! saw. but / didn't say so.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

She was conducting department for
magazine; and her mind was very
much with her work. did you not
receive my lettery he asked.
Yes
"rhe one asking you to be mlne?"
Yes
Then" he said fiereeIy, why did
you not answer it,
why, WiIliam" and there were both
surprise and reproach in her voice. you
know you forgot to send stamps for re-
ply"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

Said an cxasperatcd father at the
dinner table; You children turn up
your noses at everything on the table.
when / was a boy was glad to ger
enough dry bread TO cat" II say papa;
Won are having a much better time OK
il now that you are living with us, am
youY" remarked little Tommy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

81 have watched your conduct close
ly. II lacks the mark OF such devotion
as my soul Graves"
''Do not come 10 see you four nights
In the week"
Yes. But have detected a eaIcu-
latlng selfishness in your nature, which
! fear"
"But that's only common sense"
Il know it is, Herbert: and, there
fore, ii Is not love. Washington Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

Wilcox Din trepidation as he secs his
guest raiding his private stockl-Be
careful of those cigars, old fellow; they
are fifteens straight.
Gibbs tcoolIy taking half dozenl-
That's all right, my boy, don't apollo
gize. I'm just as much obliged as IL
they cost a quarter.-New York World.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01
KeepInn wooamork clenn.

or all woodwork that with tine high
yarnish polish Is the most difficult 10
keep looking weli--lt is SO easy TO mar
II and SO difficult 10 repair, writes
James Thomson In the Ladies' Home
Journal. When dents and scratches
do not 20 entirely through the polish
they may sometimes be removed by
rubbing over with linseed oil and rot.
ten stone, using a small piece Of hat
felt 10 do the rubbing. Care, however,
should be Used 80 as not 70 rub too
hard.
Hardwood fiors, IL polished with shel.
lac or yarnish, may be first washed
with soap and water and then thor
oughly rubbed with a cloth wet with oil
and tlrpentine or Kerosene and water;
this Will make them look as well as
when new Floors finished by the
waxen method Of our ancestors may be
revived BY the use OF turpentine
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

Doc Seltzer-''They were sayin' down
at the post-office yer had a lot Of
tramps cnttin' an chopin wood"
Farmer Jones Wa-al, now, eff
can fool them feIlers down ter the post
Office with them stuffed dummies,
tramps are goin' to be mighty scarce
In this neighborhood, tell yer."--Judge
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

Under the new arrangement Har
ward bachelors degree and a kadcnne
degree win he practically the slnie'
why not make them literally the s'.h .,,,
and give the Radcliffe girls the oeuvi.'
OF Haryards nearly foureentury pres
tige ?-Boston Globe.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-09-01

"Are you savin' UP for the Fourth Of
Julyg' said one small boy.
Yes. II don't buy anything want,
III have twenty-five cents"
You can't have much fireworks for
that"
mo. But ! can buy enough to get
nav interested Washington Star.