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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

FROM an interesting history of the
development of the trotting horse, by
Budd Doble, in the New York Herald,
1T appears that the trotter has lowered
the mile record IS seconds in 90 years.
In the year 1900 the 1850 record was re-
garded as great triumph for the fleet
steeds of the period. Nancy Hanks
trotted mile on September 20, 1892, in
Q.QA
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

HENcEFoRTH Chicago school children
are to be taught to write a vertical
rather than the old-fsshioned slanticu-
lar system Of penmanship. The theory
is, and it seems plausible, that to make
vertical letters requires for the maker
a healthier position than does the old
angular style. The position for verti-
cal letter writing is directly before tho
desk, the body erect instead of having
half of 1t prone on the desk, with the
tongue out, as has been tie tendency
in teaching the making of slanting let
tiers. Vertical handwriting is likely to
be much more legibls than thai - The
lop-sidsd quality
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

A RECENT state paper published in
Berlin shows that Germany can in ten
days after an order to mobilize the
forces is given place $500, 600 soldiers
in the field. There is treasure to the
amount OF 100000, 900 stored away in
gold, for the purpose of conducting
the early stages of campaign on a
cash ha s;o
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05
Common Sense

Is somewhat rare possession. Show that
you have share Of it by refraining from
violent pprgotiyes and drastic cathartics
when you are constipated, and by relaxing
your bowels gently, not violently, with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, awholesome, thor
ough aperient and tonic. This world famous
medicine conquers dyspepsia, malaria, liver
complaint, kidney md bladder trouble and
nervousness, and Is admirably adapted for
the feeble and convalescent.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

TWENTY-FIVE miles of the Congo rail-
road forming the first section between
Matange and Kenge, are now completed.
The work has cost 100000 mile. The
line will be 90 miles long in all, and
VIII connect the immense waterways
above the falls with the sea.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05
rhe True laxative prlnciplo

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup Of Figs, has a per
mancntly beneficial effect on the human sys-
ten, while the cheap vegetable extracts and
mineral solutions, usually sold as medicines
are permanently injurious. Being well in
formed you viii uso the true remedy only
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

1T is estimated that the watermelon
crop OF Georgia has brought into the
state from half to three-quarters of a
million dollars this year. And the
business of shipping watermelons to
northern markets is as yet only in it's
INFANCY
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

FIVE men took the trouble to, waylay
and rob local editor in Rutherford,
N >. He had his revenge when they
came to count up the proceeds and eu-
deavor TO make them go round.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

A GIRL is perfectly justified in looking
with suspicion on young man who tries to
convince her that diamond rings are nc
logger fashionable for engagementpurposes
Merchant Traveller.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

Mrs CRANDALI- 1.-THE servant Of to-day
doesn't know her place" Mrs. Talmage :
"How can shel She changes too cften."-
Truth
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
PRESERVING EGGS.

What Must BE Done to Insure Success and
Fair Profit.
When preserving eggs use only strict
ly fresh eggs and In packing the eggs
should not touch each other, as one
bad egg will spoil the whole. Eggs
collected at neighbors' or at stores will
not answer, as even the most obliging
neighpor may Internationally impose
stale egg on you. Eggs from hens
not in company with cocks will keep
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

MIsTREss-"Did you tell the lady that
was outw Ward-"Tcs, pla'am.n Mistress
-"Did she seem to have any doubts about
itl" Ward-"No, ma'am. She said she
knew you wasn't. "-lIarlell Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

THE higher up thermometer gets the
lower it falls in the public estimation
Philadelphia Record.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

SECRETARY GRESHAM is the greatest
smoker OF the cabinet. His allowance
OF cigars is twenty day, and it is rare
Tor ham to be seen without one in his
mouth,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

SHE-"Why does the ocean make that
moaning soundm Probably one OF
the bathers stepped on its, undertow."-
Brooklyn Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

How to keep moths out of old clothing
Give it to the poor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

TRYING to regulate vice is quiet way o
telling the devil how to do his work syria
cuse Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

SHE-."Mamma says Iw1uld make an idea
wife" He lregretfully Wand | am look
ing for real wife" Detroit Tree Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

WHEN one is intoxicated by laughing gas
ought to he to be CALLED air-tighti-Lowell
COuriar
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

AwKwANDNE.,s is egotisu in a state of in
toxication Dung Mens Era.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

SHE-''Boys will be boys" He-"So
would the girls, if they could. Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

HEScaside Mash She -"Excuseme, sir
YOU have tic advantage or me-" Hc-"Pol'
haps have now; but wait a week. IN. Y
Sun,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

RoBBINs-'I don't sec why they water
railroad stock lIigboe -tro form pool.
OF cours Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

A MAN on being asked what kind of wine
he preferred said: "Other peoples. Tit
! Bits
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

MANAoEn-"W hy do you look so gloomy
The honse is crowded" Playwright
"That's just it; suppose they should hissf
-Fliegende Batter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

If ''to pure all things are pure then e
them have all the strong buttcr.-Gal7estoI
News
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

'THERE goes man that keeps his word.
"He doesW Eyes no one else will take it. ,
Atlanta Constitution.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

FoRTIPY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Haie's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

No orchestra can hope to go along harmo
niously without concert Of action.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

THE burglar can give ball player points
on making safe hit.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

The Hungarian OF thru centuries
ago was entitled to wear cue feather
N his cap for every Turk ne killed,
hence the phrase in con mon Use
among US.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

PURITY is reposc. w omankind.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

-Rousard was the poet OF the f.
ture, from the fact that he appeRie'
TO pestsrity IN behalf Of Ais ~oress
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

u was not aware that you knew
him, said Tom Snack to an Irish flTrnC
the other day. knew him." no sx
claimed. Il knew him W III his s'.ael
was boyr'-Tit-Bits
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05
~ w5gY7eg ES@-gE%.

ion, nervous debility, impaired memory,
low spirits, irritable temper, and thou
sand and one arrangements Of mind and
body. Epilepsy, paralysis, softcning OF
the brain and even dread insanity some
times result from such reckless self-abuse.
To reach, reclaim and restore such unfort-
unates to health and happiness, is the aim OF
the publishers of book written in plain but
chaste language, on the nature, symptoms
and durability, by home treatment, of such
diseases This book will be sent sealed, in
plain envelope, on receipt Of ten cents in
stamps to pay postage.
Address, Worlds Hspensary Medical AS
ISOLATION, 6G3 Main St. Bnffalo. N. y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-10-05

"-My little boy said gentleman,
you ought not to eat those green APP
pies. They are not good ft. little
BOYS" They hain't, eh?'' the boy re-
Piled. with his mouth full. Guess
yoi don't know much about EN-, Mis-
ter. Three of these apples IL keep me
out of school for a week. Exchange.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

The squubble over an assessment bill
in the Legislature has reached IFS climax
and is now about to terminate in salts
factory determination. Compromises
have been proposed resulting, as has
been stated in the 5elggerent elements
that have taken so much interest in the
matter considering willingness to strike
out phe Objectionable features of the pro
posed bills introduced III the Legislature
on the subject. and the framing of one
bill upon which all can stand Amoug
the IDEAS abandoned or SO modified.
that it will not be obnoxious. is the list
lug feature. The SUN privately
sought to imposed for misstatements as
to the ownership of property is also to
be abandoned, and reasonable punish
iuent instituted in its stead The Dem
"cratlc managers foresaw breakers
ahead, if the squabble on this subject
did not cease, and putting their heads
together they have steered successfully
out of the impending danger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

Among the trade reports gathered by
local staticians at the end of the year was
one relating to Maryland tobacco. The
production of this commodity is not what
it once was, but it sill constitutes one
of tie staples in Southern Maryland
The fact brought oat also Tint the
yield for 1898 was greater by 1000
hogsheads than for the previous years,
hut that it was of inferior quality The
curing of the crops seemed to be
defective, and the prices declined some
what on that account The supreme
need of tobacco culture in Maryland is
the adoption of improved modes Of dry
ing. Other States hare reduced tobac-
co culture to a fine art. SO to speak, and
processes have been developed which re
quire capital to work, but which produce
results unattainoble by any natural
modes of drying.
The greater part of Maryland lies too
near Baltimore aud Washington or the
railways leading to philadel fhia aud
New York to make exclusive agriculture
profitable Truck and fruit farming
!
have seriously intrcnched upon the to-
bacco planting Of early days. No doubt
the tobacco trade will never again ac-
quire its ancient PRESTIGE But there
is no reasau why large yield of tobac-
co should not be had each year in our
State
1t is one feature of agriculture which
should not be allowed to die out, where
the soil is peculiarly adapted to its
growth
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

A farmer clown in Maine" heard an
unusual eommotion 10 bis hen-housc ons
night recently and stealing quietly out,
slammed and bolted the door and then
stood guard outside until morning.
When daylight came he opoled the door
and out came one Of his neighbors, very
much crestfallen They baa n little
pasley and the visitor finally settled the
matter by paying 92s for time, loss Of
sleep. etc. Whoreat local paper re-
marked: sill people say there is no
money in farming"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

The appeals and petitions Of the flock
masters and wool men had this much eff
feet on Prof Wilson and his committee
that an amendment was offered in
committee of the Whole to have the free
wool schedule not 60 into effect until
August LIST next. This was to enable
wool producers to sell their spring clip
under the present law But Tom John
son. the rampant free trader. opposed
this PROPOSE ion, aud got through his
own amendment placing wool on the free
list as soon as The tariff bill becomes a
law. by vote Of ll2 yeas and 100
nays This is a pointer as to the free
trade strength in the House.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

MIR. Crestom Clarke sIl star, next
season Mr.. Clarke, who S grandson
Of the elder Booth aud neb e Of the il.
Iustrious Edwin, whom az strongly e.
sembles, recently appeared in Philadel
phia as Hamlet, 0thella Richelieu
Merchant of Venice. etc for 81 c'n.
secutive performances, cr@ted uuu>u /
interest, crowding the tllatre to the
doors. He will participate o the Shake
spearan festival to take paee at Ford's
Grand Opera, Baltimore. during tbe
week of April 23rd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

Senator Carrico mas introduced a
measure i'll he Legislature directing the
Librarian to furnish one copy of the Re-
ports to tue courts of this county -
A very good idea since ours has been
burned but where will yoa put them.
Doctor, doat you think it would be we'll
to provide place first and get the books
afterwards.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

The uuited States Cruiser Moutgom.
cry built by the Columbian Iron Works,
at Baltimore, is queen Of her class, and
by her trial trip Baltimore once more
comes to the front as shipbuil ling cen
tire On her official trial Zip she aver
aged 1885 knots which can be increas
ed to 10 knots The buiidrs will there
fore earn bonus of 500 600. as the
contractors were to reccivl s25 900 for
ea'l quartz: knot in xqss of the re-
quired speed of II knots The Mont
golnsry beats her sister hip Detroit, a
quarter of knot. She viii be turned
over to the o. S Govcruu Int in . short
time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

The corn crop Of The Argentine Re-
public is q failure this year Being in
the South Temperate zone, their sea-
sons are the opposite Of ours, be il re-
membered and January viii thus cor
respond with our July The people Of
Argentine are hardly able to bear this
misfortune, following the crash Of the
inflated paper currency and the internal
discussions Of that unfortunate country
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02
The 1894 Elections


This is to be an important fe 10 the
way Of elections. Of course : most
important is the contest n. esenia-
tiyes to the Fifty-fourth G The
business depression follow. BE tri.
umpb Of the tariif-smashing ID eocracy
has opened the eyes Of the nj led and
befooled masses Of the America people
aud the outlook is that the &c House
will have a heavy Republican lajority.
This will tic the hands Of the Dlamocrat-
ic administration for 70 years
of its tenure power, aud bad leg
islation will be limited by the Ne Of the
present Congress.
There will be large numbetAof State
elections, Of course. New Work and
Pennsylvania each will elect Governor
and Lieutenant Governor; lswa will
qlect State officers; New Jersey will elect
a Legislature; Ohio minor State officers
There will be gubernatorial elections
al'o in the States Of Arkansas Califor-
MIA. Colorado. Connecticut. s.J1ware,
Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky. Mnine, Mas
sachusetts, Michigan. Minuesotl Ne
braska. Nevada, New Hampshiso, North
Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming
and Wisconsin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

Lemuel Quigg, Rep, of New York,
has been eleete l to Congress as success
sor to Col. J. R. Fellows Democrat, re.
signed.
ls're Strons, Dem, of New York,
has been elected to succeed A. P.
Fitch. Dem, resigned.
5. 5 Turner, Dem, of Va has been
elected to succeed O'Farrall, Dem, re-
signed.
The Republicans gain one member in
the election for three congressman:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02
pIstribntiOn Of The school Fund

The question Of changing the manner
Of distributing the school fund is again
hoine agitated and it is the duty ofthose
representing Southern Maryland, in the
Legislature, to keep a sharp look out for
any legislation touching the subject r
Western Maryland for a long time has
cen growing because, as the people OF
hat section allege. they do not get their
last proportion Of the fund annually DO
rated for the support of the public
,ehools. The reason, having but few
tolored citizens in their locality, the
colored population should not be consid-
red in the calculation made 10
distributing the white school
fund. but that the money
realized from the State tax imposed for
the benefit Of the public school should
lie distributed according to the popula-
ton of white children attending
the schools in each county
the purpose Of those people is self aP
tareut. But few colcred people in
comparison with the number in this sec
ton of the Site, live in Western Mary
land and whether those few are luca
red or not is but a small matter. hence
the sequel of the change wanted. r.
The existence here Of coIored peo-
ple is a condition we have to face, aud
thew are rere to stay; such being the
fact. the only other thing to be done is
10 make every effort to make them good
citizens aud thus eau most successfully
lie accomplished by educating them -
To give our children fair education, not
ne cent can be spared from the amount
If money now annually received. The
counties of this section cannot bear a
heavier burden Of taxation for this or
any other purpose With the State aid
as now gwen, the public schools can
barely be run ten months in the year
indeed in some Of the ,ounties, when
the building Of new school houses be
come necessary, the schools have to ot
closed until the needed improvements
have been made. Distribute the schoo
fund upon the plan suggested and he SUI
we would receive would be insufhcien
TO run the schools oue-hulf Of the year
There is a good deal Of the Yankee il
the Western Maryland proposition Il
this matter. and /; should be uipped RICH
in the bud If Western Maryland need
more money for its schools increase it
local tax. All the counties of that sec
ton are rich and prosperous and car
easily bear such an increased expens
for laudable purpose, but we canno
and don't. propose to do 50 either South
ern Maryland IS represented by s--s.-u
team in the legislature and we trust til
will not overlook this much import,
matter in the hustle and worry of otl
legislation, but will defelt any measr
tending to interfere in any way with
running of our public schools.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

We are indebted TO Mr.. Robert Shin,
Secretary Of the School Tax Com mis-,
9ioners. for copy OF the latters report
It is an interesting document at this
time, and after careful examination
Thereon, We will have something to say
OF the propositions contained therein as
to change in the manner of distribute,
ing the school fund
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

South Dakota has so, 900 farms val
ued at so 000, 900 on whi,h are raised
900 900 bushels Of wheat and %
900, 600 Of corn and various other cere.
ais The wild grasses yield | 500 900
tins OF hay an the wool clip exceeds
. .OOO,0 900 pounds The Black Hin
mines have yielded $50, 900, 600 of gold
and silver.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

4 .,ss has
made us repG .bh DC edition of the
military Of the State. It is a lengthy
document, and viii prove quite interest
Ing reading matter to those who take
more than passing interest in the State
militia The report states that the mill
tia Of the State is nov on solid footing
all uniformed and we'll equipped =
When he was appointed chief officer. the
department was in debt, but by rigid
economy, the debt has been wiped out
and can henceforth ifProperly managed,
pay as it goes. He explains Why there
was no eneampment astsummer, giving
as the reason that it was best to get out
of debt first. and defer eneampment un-
I'll that was accomplished. Being now
out of debt, with the usual appropriation
he thinks there will be no difficulty in
the way of an eucampment the coming
summer,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02
EXECUTRIX NOTICE.

ORPHANS CoURT OF CHARLES COUNTY. Scr.
December 18th 1893
nRDERED by the Court, that Amelia
" D. Lyon, executrix Of john b..
Lyon, deceased, give the mo-
tice required by law to The credi-
itors of said deceased, to exhibit
their claims, legally authenticated
by advertisement inserted in some one news
paper published in Charles connty Maryland
once in each of three successive weeks
True copy,-Test
J. B. MATTlNGLY, Reg. Wills elias Co,
NOTICE
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Charles county, Maryland letters Instrumental
ny on the personal estate Of
JOHN B. LYON,
late of said county, deceased An persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 10th day Of June
nexI. They may otherwise by law be ex-
eluded from all benefit ofsaid deceased estate.
Given under my hand this 22d day of
December, 1893.
AMELIA D. LYON,
d 22-am Exeeutrix of John B. Lyon, deceased.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

Illustrated VIII 80 Stepoptan Views Of the
rrtucf.s=u-s - -. ; - ,sla flxhihiis.-
Mr.. Brent Downs, well known amateure
humorist, will deliver number OF humorous
Rotations, to delight the audience This
will be followed oy an elegant Ball
A Band from Washington will furnish the
music.
Supper will be served
Lecture, 25eis; Supper, 25cts; Oysters, 25ets,
and no charge for admission TO ball
The Lecture will begin promptly att 80 IN
The proceeds Of the entertainment viii be
devoted to tue building ola Catholic Church
at La Platn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

The avsrags speed of the transmission
of earthquake shocks is niarly l6 900
feet per second.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02
LNSOLTENT NOTICE.
In Tie Circuit Court for Charles Comfy.
Port Tobacco, January Goth, 1885,
To the creditors Of Edward Il. Swami. an in
solvent:

Take notice that Edward H. Swsun, Of
Charles county, an insolvent debtor, having
filed his petition 10 be discharged FROM aH his
debts and liabilities, under article XII VII Of
the Code Of Public General Laws Of Vie State
Of Maryland and such petition being now
pending, meeting Of the creditors OF such in
solvent debtor will he held OF the 29th day of
January, 1894, at II o'clock a. m at the
office Of the Clerk OF The Circuit Court for
Charles county, for the purpose Of proof of
claims, propounding Of undergraduates ana the
selection OF permsnent trustee or trustees.
A. P0SEY,
jan l9-bt Preliminary Trustee
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-02

Come and prepare for Merry Christ
mas It comes but Once year
dec > am