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CURE FOR tNEsRlETY.
Oranges Said to De Very Effective
Creating a Distaste for Alcohol

Oranges Said to De Very Effective In
Creating a Distaste for Alcohol
1t is now universally acknowledged
by competent authorities that inc
briefly is a disease, physical as well
as mental and moral, says the Louis
willie Courier Journal, and to give the
pledge Of total abstinence to the in
veterate drunkard without specific
instructions what to do next, and ex-
pest him to keep it, is to look for a
stupendous effort which only the man
of sound mental energy and bodily
vlgor can perform. An expert writ
ing Oh this subject says that the first
step in the progress of true temper
anee reform must be the recognition
of the fact that the irresistible crav-
ing for strong drink is the effect OF
causes which must be got rid Of be-
fore the drunkard can be regarded as
safe from temptation. The various
patent remedies can in no sense be
regarded as cure, for tie only cure
in the real sense of the word is to get
the whole man in better condition,
his body purified, and his will
strengthened. Diet is OF extreme
importance. and if skillfully directed
will wean away tic craving naturally
and without danger to the individual.
All sailed and heavy food stuffs
should be avoided. To cultivate
distaste for alcohol oranges are more
effective than almost anything else
known. They should be taken, one
at time, before breakfast, at II a.
m, at p. m, at p. m, at 6 p m,
and the last thing on retiring. APP
PIES and lemon juice are also excel
lant
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
PonnerI Reasons.

Robert Bonner went to the New
York Herald one day, and asked the
business manager, Mr. Elliott, if he
could have a page of the Herald for
next morning. Mr.. Elliott said:
"Certanly--two if youlike." "Then
I'll take four, said Mr.. Bonner. "All
right You can have four" "Then
I'll take eight, was the prompt re-
Spouse of Mr.. Bonner. After con-
sultation with Mr.. Hudson, the ed
itOr it was arranged that Mr.. Bon
ner was to have eight pages, but no
more, as to give him more space
would tax the resources of the COM
posing-room. ooh, you won't have
much to set up" said Mr.. Bonner; 81
want only tn S six-line advertisement
in small type, set in the center OF
each column" 1t was so printed next
day. 1t was the announcement of a
new serial Observation-Disclosures story
by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. The morning
the advertisement appeared, Mr..
Bonner's minister rushed to his office
to demonstrate with him on the ex-
travagance and absurdity of paying
.toTiy-eight times for the insertion OF
hesame insignificant announcements
@Now, why did you do it?" the min
lister asked Il had two reasons, y
Mr.. Bonner replied; II was not going
to be bluffed by Joe Elliott, and
wanted to find out if you read the
Herald. ! see you do.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
OVER FIFTY YEARS OF SUCCESS.
Notable Career OF the John r. Lowell
Arms COMPANY,

For over half a century the John P. Lowell
Arms Co. has been looked TO as an AUTHORITY
on sporting goods, and no one who ever Int
business dealings with this well known firm
has ever had cause to complain OF unfair treat.
ment.
After - successful years this house is now
known throughout the country, and the very
mention OF the name John p. Lowell Arms ca.
is q synonym of honesty and reliability.
John p. Lowell, the founder OF the Company.
although "a years old, is invariably at his desk
every day to overlook the rapidly increasing
business.
No sharp practices in trade can he laid IN
against him. His record for honesty AMI in
tegrity is irreprOachable.
Fortunately, Mr.. Lowell has some sturdy and
businesslike sons whom he early associate
with him
Col. Benjamin s. Lowell, who is endowed
with rare business ability. nils the position OF
treasurer of the Company in most thorough
manner. he Is attached to the Governor vt
Massachusetts staff, as was he from 1850 to
lS&; was a1de-de- camp to Gen. John {. Robin.
son in lS77-lS7S, and served on staff of Gen.
Russell A. Alger in 1850, and with Gen. Palmer
in 1892.
Thos. P. Lowell and H. L. Lowell are the
Colonel's valuable assistants in keeping the
Company to the front.
The John p. Lowell Arms Company have
every facility which money, a thorough KNOW
edge OF the business, and the greatest skill
mechanism can produce 10 make the Lowell
Diamond" the best bicycle in the world
Every year since its first appearance this h.
cycle has been improved. until now it is nm
surpassed in point of material, workmanship
finish. safety, speed, beauty and easy runnJb5,
qualities.
Not only is the use Of the Lowell Diamond
becoming more widespread in this country
but foreign dealers are not slow in rccognizin
the merit of this machine
The Lowell Diamond" has the field. and IL
has already demonstrated that il is the Kim
of bicycles. As the mountains OF New Enc,
land stand for all that is substantial in ma.
ture, so does the John p. Lowell Arms tom.
pany represent all that is solid and perms.
nent in the business world.-BOstOn Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
HE GOT THAT PACKAGE, GUT
The Fellow who Followed Instructlons
Had a Rough Time.


There is q man in this town, says E
Chicago pa or, who la mat servant
who IS more aithful than any dog thai
was ever born. He never questions an
order, The other cay friend of the
man came into his ONCE and asked the
man TO lord him his servant for short
time The friend wanted a package
which he had left at his house. The
man leaned the servant and his friend
gave him these Instructions; Now.
John, want you to 60 up to my hou So
and walk right up the front steps. The
door will we open and you go right up
stairs. My room is at the head OF She
stairs. You go in and you will find a
big package on my dresser. That's
the package l want and il you get back
in an hour will give you 81"
The male servant listened attent-
i've and said that he understood his
Instructions, He hustled out and in
less than an hour returned with the
package. He was not in very good
shape His face was bruised and his
coat was torn. One of his eyes wa
blackeued and the skin was off the
knuckles of his right hand.
Holy Moses, John" exclaimed tho
owner of the package, what you been
doiug?"
Been in a fight, replied John,
grimly
about
Fellow up at that house"
with whC M"
"Why, said John in the most matter
Of fact way, he didn't want me to walk
up the front steps They Lad just been
painted"
Well, why did you walk up them,
them"
Join looked reproachfully at the
cues Toner. Didn't you tell mo to go
up the front steps for that package:"
he asked.
Yes, but"
"They hain-t no but about it. You
told ne to go up them front steps, and
went up 'em, paint or no paint had
to fight the coachman, but | went up"
He seems to have given you a pretty
hard fight, veutureo The employer.
Hun" shifted John conteniptuously,
at wasn't a atch on the one tho
housekeeper and chambermaid gim-
me-"
The man began to get alarmed "Do
you mean to say you fought everybody
in tina, house, he asked, severely.
al dunno, replied John, gravely. 81
licked the coachman, and the house.
keeper, and the chambermaid, and the
cook. lfthey was any one else didp
have no truck with them, but" he
added, tIiumphantly, Il got the pack
age and | done what | was told, and
! Il go back and lick the rest of the
folks if you say Sc.
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TOOK THE cA@.
How Two Englishmen saeoeaded In Get
ting Lower Berths.

How Two Englishmen sasceaded in Get
ting Lower Berths.
There is decision and energv
about Englishmen sometimes which
arouses admiration, says the Los An.
geles Herald. A case in point oc-
currPd on Monday. Two men. whose
clothes, mOnOcles and accent forcib y
announced their nationality. called
at the ticket, Office of the Southern
Pacific Railroad and ked for two
lower berths on the train to San
Francisco.
Ihey are all gone. You can have
uppqsr though" was the response.
IN, no; doncher know me friend
IS tqstly i'll, and lie cahn't 60 unless
he s a lower berth. lie must have
one. honcher know"
TAe agent was sorry, but as he
onlyhad upper berths, he could do
nothing. Then the spokesman in
sistel on seeing Mr.. Crawley, and
thatpllcial again explained the alb.
sencdof any lower berth, only to re-
ceiyd the reply: "Aw, yes; but we
mls4have lower, doucher know"
AZ right, if you must, you must. :"
ans|red the official. "Ihey will
cost lou just $3.50. We have an ex-
ira cir here, and can put it in for you
at tlht figure, il upper bcrths are
not pld enough"
"Asl Yes, thanks awfully."
by paid the money, the empty
Pullrlan was coupled onto the train,
and pc boys at the depot say that
befon the cars left the Englishmen
had made the porter make up every
bertHin the car. They said they had
paid for each of the sections and
they proposed to come as near as pos
sible 10 getting their moneys worth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

A certain prominent and excellent
lawyer Of Chicago, but one of the
quietest and most unobstrusive of
men, steals around noiselessly, with
his hands meekly clasped on his
breast AMI a seraphic and perpetual
smile. A bon mot at his expense 4
told Of the late Emery Storrs, of Chi.
cago, a brilliant advocate and an er
quisite wit, He went to the LAWYERS
office and inquired for him, but was,
informed that he was out @Ob. no
he isn't, he replied; Il know he IL
in" But ! assure you, Mr.. Storrs
he is not In" Now, responded Mr.
Storrs, Il know better; he must hal
in, it is so still In there!"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

According to a decree issued by the
French Minister of War, the follow.
ing defects, among Others, will no
LONGER exempt man from the obi.
cation Of military service: Tooth.
lessness, dwarflsh stature, hare lin
squint-eyes, superfuous or deficient
fingers or toes, varlcose veins, hernia
suffering and badness
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humane device which has just been
patented for the use Of those who in
sst on the check-rein.
The invention consists Of cylIn-
der inclosing a spring with hook on
either end, to be hooked on the sad
die hook and the check-reiB. This
holds the horses head firmly, yet
gives it little more freedom than
the old-style check-rein.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

"TLKINa OF killing that elephant
In Central Park reminds me of a
baby that was fed on elephant milk
and gained twenty pounds in week."
Good gracious, whose baby was it?"
"1he Elephants. "-Hallo.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
Millions of Deities.

The manufacture of ikons, the sa-
cred images SO universally venerated
by orthodox Russians, is one of the
largest household industries of CEN
trail Russia, where 100000 are
turned out every year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
TENSION cHEcK.RElN.

\ Humane Invention 10 Lessen the Dis
comforts of n Horse.
The check-rein is an instrument OF
torture which should he abolished.
II has only been retained so long on
account of the so-ca led style which
it gives. Our illustration shows a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13
The I,ndica.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the Ca ifornia liquid
laxative, Syrup OF Figs, under all conditions.
makes it their favorite remedy. To get the
true and genuine article, look for the name OF
the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom OF the package.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

OFF1oERs-Brainard H. Warner, Presi-
d Mt; John Joy Edison, V"e-President; VIM.
3. Robson. Secretary John r. Carmady,
Treasurer.
DIRFcToRs-John 7. Arms, Charles B.
Bailey. Charles Baum, James l. Bal bour,
John NJ. Clapp II. S. Cummings, j. ]. Oar
Iinrton, John.Joy Eison, Albert F. Fox. o..
G. Green, VIM. B. Gurey John A. Hamilton,
] hn B. Latner, John Ridout, George F.
Schafer, N. II. Shea, Thomas Somervlhe,
John A. swore, J. S. Sworn stedt, George
D. Wine s. W. Woodward, A. s. WORTH gton
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Those who serve friends never lack en-
ployment
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PREsIDRST-John Il. Mitchell. Ess.
VICE PREsIDRNT-Ex.JudgeF 4. Stona
SEcRBTARY-Hon. A. Posey.
TR AsURER-J. II. R berts Fac.
ArToRNEY-Col L, A Wilmer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John H. Mitchell, A.tornsy.alLAv,
F. Stone, Ext hef Judge
A. Posey, Attorney.at Law.
Col. L. A. W liner, Attornsv
II. Roberts, Merchant
:. ; Mat ngly Reg ser Of wills.
?. r. Horney, Res auant
Gs-rae a owe Company viii receive de.
post and lake loans to persons of small
m ans A rrs chance is offered to small
vage'ear, ers to save their small earnings and
buy nj tuild home. And as an investment
the sock Of the Company is safe and
prof ale
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

Karl's Clover Root. the great blood purifier
gives freshness and clearness to the comp ex-
ion and cures constipation, Is Cts, 50 cts. 81
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

When a man hears of distress, he longs to
give advice
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-07-13

This Company acts as Executor, Admins.
traitor, Trustee and in all Judiciary cspaci les.
Pays Interest on deposits Of money subject
to check. 1t has Special Saving Depart
ment, and receives deposits from dime up
ward. The finest Safe Deposit Vaults money
and skill can prod
Non-residents will find tia most interesting
place t. visit when they come to the National
Capt. !.
Gss-Cell or write for information.
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Boston woman speaks OF dirt wagon
as "real estate conveyance"
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DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Roor cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
THE FEDERAL SENATE.
Bills UnObjected to Passed-Calrs Fight
Against the President.


WASHINGTON, March 2.-The very
serious illness OF Senator Colquitt, or
Georgia, from the second attack Of pa
ralysis yesterday, at his residence, in
this city. was referred to in Chaplain Mil
burns opening prayer this morning.
"Hearken to our earnest cry, o Lord
he prayed. "in behalf OF our beloved
friend and brother. the Senator from
Georgia. Stretch forth Thy hand, and
draw him back to the duties of the life
OF this world, so that he may once more
take his place in this chamber and re-
joce the hearts OF all who know and
love him.
There was very little routine morning
business, and after 1t was disposed Of the
unobjected TO bills on the calendar were
taken up Among those passed were the
following:
Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for i'm
provement OF the road to the national
cemetery near Pensacola, Fla
Senate bill for the restoration of the
books OF the Beaufort Library Society
of Beaufort, $. C. Qt provides for the
duplication from the Library OF Congress
Of books equivalent in number and value
TO replace those taken by United States
by hre)
Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for an
equestrian statue OF General Francis Ma
rion. OF the Revolutionary army. in Co
lumbia, S. C.
Twenty-Five bills in all were passed,
and at T. NJ. tha unfinished business
was taken up. being Senate bill to sim
plify the form OF deeds OF conveyance
and trust and releases OF land in the
District OF Columbia.
No action was reached on the bill. which
still remains the unfinished business, and
after short executive session the Sem
ate. at $780, adjourned until tomorrow.
To-morrow's executive session gives
promise Of causing some vigorous argu-
ment behind closed doors. 1t will be he'd
In accordance with Mr. Calls notice, IL
being his intention TO make fight against
the appointments made for the State Of
Florida at large. These nominations are:
George w. Wilson, Collector of Internal
Revenue for the District OF Florida: VIII
liam III. Milton, Jr., surveyor-generai:
Henry w. Long. register Of the land
office, and Newman ID. Wainwright. re-
ceiver OF public moneys. AL OF these
nominations were made in opposition TO
Mr.. Calls protests. and In the face or
his recommendation of other applicants
1t Is said that Mr. Call takes this as a
declaration of war. and has arrayed his
forces for the contest In the Senate. At
all events. the battle Is to be fought out
tomorrow.
There was no session Of the House to-
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
A MOTHERS TERRIBLE REVENGE.
Mrs. Hugo Shoots and Kills Young Waits
for Wronging Her Daughter.

NORFOLK, VA, March I.-(SpeciaL)-
A white boy named Watts was shot and
killed in Norfolk county this afternoon
by a Mrs. Hugo. Detectives are at work
on the case, and are looking for Mrs.
Hugo. who is said to be hiding in this
city.
LATER.-Mrs. Hugo was arrested TO-
night. and is now In custody or the po-
lice. She killed young Watts for betray-
ing her daughter, Edith Hugo. She went
TO the store where young Watts clerked
this afternoon and asked him TO give her
a dozen eggs, and while Watts had his
back turned she whipped out re. oliver
and fred three times at him. Watts fell,
two balls going through his back. the
infuriated woman rushed on MN ana
fired two more shots into his body. Death
ensued in ten minutes. The deceased was
IS years of age, and the girl about To-
After Watts fell Mrs. Hugo threw some
sort of burning liquid in his face. Inc
young girl had been sent to 81. vincent
Hospital for treatment, ana there her
condition was discovered by the physi-
clans,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
A SUSPICIOUS VICTORY,
Golden Gate Too Fast at East st. Louis
He MAY BE Tanner.

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. March 2l.-
was very suspicious, and all bets were
ordered to stand until a thorough investi-
cation can be made. lie is believed to
be the famous ringer Tanner. He was
entered in the name Of q. Bell. Well
backed horses were successful In the other
five events. Weather and track good.
First race-nine sixteenths of mile
purse-Alopathy won, Bayard second
Fanny ID. third. Time. SO.
Second race-ilve eighths of n mile, sell
ing-Roy won, Manola second, Republic
third. Time, 1:O54.
Third race-one mile. purse--Golden Gate
won, Granite second, Mackey third. Time
1:jO12.
Fourth race-eleven sixteenths of a
mile, purse-Miss Kitty won, John Dunn
second. Knickerbocker third. Time, 1:l4.
Fifth race-three quarters OF mile
purse-Collector won. Bonnie Il. second
John Berkeley third. Time, L2lis.
Sixth race-three quarters of mile
purse-Yosemite won, Ballardine second
Izell third. Time, 2i.
ROBY RESULTS.
CHICAGO, ILL, March 2l-Rapier was
the only favorite to win at Roby to-day
The weather was hot and the track fast
First racc-five furlongs-Adversity won
Maggie Slowey second, Van Dorm third
Time, 1I5h.
Second race-selling, nine sixteenths o
mile-Rapier won, Tamerlane second
Extra third. Time. 1:07.
Third race-sellng. eleven sixteenths Of
a mile-Ernest L. won, Little Fred sec
ond Rock third Time. :23
Fourth race-handicap. 2-year-olds. Sc
ven sixteenths OF a mile-Esther Cleve
land won, Ta-Ta second, Katie b. third
Time. 40
Fifth race-selling, thirteen sixtecnths o
n miIe-Rosewood won. Ulster second
Colonel Clay third. Time, la.
THE CRESCENT CITY.
NEW ORLEANS. La. March H.-Firs
race-purse 500. selling, five eighths of &
mile-AIami q to u won, Bobby Beacf
second. Merry Eyes third. Time, l:09.
Second race-purse 500, selling. nv
eighths OF mile-LoOking Backward
q TO lO) won, Maud second, Milldale third
Time l:Osia
Third race-purse 500. selling, five
eichths of a mile-Beverley (evem won
Tramp second, Footrunner third. Time
1;O11s.
Fourth race-purse $500. handicap, sever
eIghths of a mlle-Beatinc q to y won
Tenny, Jr., second. Boro third. Time
1854.
Filth race-purse $3.50. selling, sever
eighths OF a mile-Carmen G TO u won
Belle of Springfield second, Billy Harti
gan third. Time, l:SS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-22
to make known their wfsnes regarding
post-oflice appointments.
Representatives Bland. Of Missouri.


post-office appointments.
Representative Bland. Of Missouri.
wishes II understood that the Committee
on Coinage. Weights. and Measures. OF
which he Is chairman. has not, as n
body, waited upon Secretary Carlisle 10
give any pledges as TO their future ac-
ton In case the seigniorage bill should
become law. Individual p,embers, no
saws, may have spoken with the Secretary
and assured him that II the bill were
signed there would be no further silver
legislation by Congress. but IL they did
this Il was In their personal capacity,
and without any authority from the COM
rnIttee. Mr.. Bland says that he has not
seen Secretary Carlisle for some time.
and that he only saw the President for
moment the other day, and at that meet
ing simply expressed tho hope that he
would not veto the bill. MIR. Bland adds
that he has not abandoned his crusade
I'm favor OF the free coinage OF silver.
He proposes putting such OIL 'hrougn
the House at this session, IL possible.
without regard TO the fresiueh' aSuOn
on the segniorage bill.
According to reports 10 tho Comptroller
OF the Currency on February Stn. the
seventeen banks OF Florida had ~" per
cent. of reserve; loans and discounts
a gls 600: lawful money reserve. sb50vV;
surplus funds. SsCs,ooo and individual de-
posits. $i3O2,ooo. go
The Senate has confirmed the follow
ing nominations: George NJ. Adams. ren-
sion Agent at Louisville. Ky; James ~;
,MullIgan. OF Kentucky. Consui -oeneru
at Apla, Samoa; Postmaster-aiapan'
Albert Steinhart, Greenvilie.
Secretary Carlisle was cioseted win
the President for an hour this afternoon
AT the Executive Mansion, discussing the
seigniorage bill. The President - max.
ing up his mind on this matter with great
deliberation. weighing all the facts pre-
sented with judicial impartiality. HIS ac-
| tion In requesting the committee Oh 'ne
New York Chamber or Commeree nos y.
| v,sIt him is explained by the statement
| that ne wished to reach a conclusion py
study of the subject without disturb
ance from outside pressure one way OF
4 the other.