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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

II tho following letters had been written
by your best known and most esteemed
neighbors they could be no more worthy Of
your confidence than they now are, coming,
as they do, from well known, intelligent, and
trustworthy citizens, who, in their several
neighborhoods, enjoy the fullest confidence
and respect of all who know them. The
subject of the above portrait is well
known and much respected indy, Mrs John
G. Foster, residing at No. 80 Chaplin Street,
Canandaigua, n. Y. She writes to Dr. r.
v. Pierce, Chief Consulting Physician to the
Invalidsi Hotel and Surgical Institute
at Buffalo, n T., as follows " l was
troubled with eczema, or saltrheum, seven
years. / doctored with a number of
our home physicians and received no
benefit whntever also took treatment
from physicians in Rochester, New York,
Philadelphia, Jersey City, binghamton, and
received no benefit from them. In fact
| have paid out hundreds Of dollars to the
doctors without benefit Ny brother came
to visit US from the West and he told me to
try DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
He had taken it and it had cured him.
have taken ten bottles Of the Discovery
and am entirely cured, and if there should
be any one wishing any information would
gladly correspond with them, If they enclose
return stamped envelope
Not less remarkable is the following from
Mr.. j. A. Buxton, prominent merchant
Of jackson, N. c., who says 81 had
been troubled with skin disease all my
life. As I grew older the disease seemed
to be taking stronger hold upon me. tried
many advertised remedies with no benefit,
until was led TO try Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery When | began taking
it my health was very poor in fact, several
pei lns have since told me that they thought
had the consumption weighed only about
i25 pounds The eruption on my skin was
accompanied by severe itching. II was first
confined to my lace, but afterwards spread
over the neck and head, and the itching be
came simply tenbearabie This was my con-
dition when began taking the Discovery
When / would rub the parts affected kind
Of branny scale would fall Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

"If women are going to speak in
public" said man the other day,
"they must become public speakers.
I've listened lately several times to
women presenting their views from
the platform, and I've lost every bit
of interest in those views because Of
the thin, thrcady voices which uttered
them, A woman's voice is nttuned to
small roomi she cannot stretch it to
fill large one without practice-that
is, the majority of women cannot
With the rhonograph, it is possible to
take an object lesson in this, and
woman has only to have acylinderful
Of one of her papers taken, then sta
ton herself ten or dozen seats away,
and hear her own eloquence turned
on, to be amazed at the sounds she
will hear. If her vanity doesn't send
her flying to the nearest teacher Of
elocution, she will be the exceptional
woman-in having none. Il New York
Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Confectioners sugar is used for a
number of varieties, and the process is
very simple. The white of eggs with
IN equal quantity of cold water, is put
into dish, and the sugar is stirred in
to il until It is of the proper consist
ency to be moulded with the fingers.
1t should be favored TO suit the taste
with peppermint. wintergreen. vanilla,
lemon or rose. When ready to shape,
dust some plates lightly with corn
starch, on which place them to harden.
English wnlnuts may be pressed into
one or both sides of one variety
strips of figs into suother--these
should be about the size and shape Of
the little finger Peppermints and
wintergreen should be left plain.
Chocolate drops may be made, and
when nearly hard stick knitting
needle into one and hold it over a
dish of melted chocolate and dip it
1.-THE chocolate) over until covered
The chocolate should be shaved and
placed in bowl over teakett!e of
boiling water to dissolve. Almond
meats may be nodded in the centre
of some of the balls.
The chocolate drops should be laid
on buttered paper to cool after being
covered.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Soak half pound of lentils all
night, or for good seven or eight
hours, drain them well through a sieve,
and let them get almost dry; then put
them into a saucepan with a large lump
Of butter, and let it dissolve while
stirring. Have two onions sliced, and
fry them a nice brown add pepper
and salt, and turn them into the sauce
pan with two tablespoonfuls of water
and large teaspoonful of curry-pow-
der Stir till all is well mixed and
hot without boiling, Turn on to a
dish, and serve with dry boiled rice, -
Yankee Blade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

A pretty white duck blazer, with
hair lines of black, has fitted back
with full godet skirt ten inches deep.
Two side forms and single durts adjust
it. The fronts turn back in revers and
notched collar much wider than men
wear. The sleeves are large gigots
pleoted in at the top The skirt has
SIX gores-two ON each side much
sloped, the front and back nearly
straight--and is about four yards wide
at the foot Such fabrics are double
faced and need no lining,
Pique blazers, cut short and full in
the back, button only once on the
bust, are rounded below to showa vest
or shirt, and have a notched collar
stitched near the edge, Curved slit
pockets are on the sides. Il Harper
Bazaar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

-,
a sphere OF soiu S'uoosu eAciuSiveiy
WIN turquoise rs ue'isneu i0f nat
pm OF mat ornament
Light gloves wear longer than dark
ones because me eoiorins process
ne'essa'S 70 tio'u'e a U'i a 'oiot io''
'pe A''-
Linen and duck dresses are to be
popular again. They are made IN the
COW "nu s1'i' s'Sie an" "oin WIN
Ses'S anu suif'S'
Capes and loose wraps are neces-
slty not to be ignored while large
sleeves are IN style 50 they are sure to
Do'n no''s'es anu iHiiiins nA'e
eoin0inso = siea' s4i"s'' ~ ,igDon
trimmings ioi 'ne ue'oiA''on % men
so"n9 'i'' i'' i'i '"' 'p-'"s
oA
n,bi,a rihi,or sa,xod tooetbar e,o,bere,,
ON one edoe like a rnfia and finished
y oacb SIDE II tba front breadth Aitb
rosette
..,a.
10
ar oross cloth which comes for This
n,rnose II is more nliable Than hair
cl,tb and not 60 beovv
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

After washing the hands rub vase
line gently on. 1t softens the skin,
Sea salt should be used with the
bath. 1t is restful and inyigoratins.
Never put ted leaves, ona light-col-
ored carpet they will surely leave a
a stain.
Tepid water diluted with ammonia
is an excellent cleanser for either gold
or silver.
Brushes and combs should be
washed weekly with tepid water and
ammonia.
In packing bottles or canned fruit
for moving, slip rubber band over
the body of them.
Sheets and pillowcases should be
carefully folded when dry; then the
ironing is made easy
Two tablespoonfuls of kerosene
boiled with white clothes, will add to
the whitening process.
Pole rings can be made to run easily
by rubbing the pole with kerosene
until thoroughly smooth.
A little flour dredged over cake
before icing it will keep the icing
from spreading and running of.
Stewed prunes with whipped cream
make delicious dessert. The pits
should be removed before serving.
All flannel can be kept from further
shrinking if it is first soaked in cold
and then in hot water before it is
made up.
scarfs are no longer used to drape
pictures and chairs. For the mantel,
China silk grapes, embroidered, are
popular.
sift teaspoonful of pulverized SUI
gar over the top Of two-crust pies be-
fore baking, and see how delicious it
makes them.
Hot liquid may be poured with
safety into any glass vessel by holding
it up in the hand and not allowing it
to rest on the table.
After room has been newly papered
there should be ample opportunity
given the paper to dry upon the walls
before a fire is built in the apartment
Primo keys, yellow with age, can be
cleaned by dillution of one ounce Of
nitric acid in ten ounces of soft water.
Apply with a brush and wipe off with
flannel.
If by some means a white spot has
come on your vanished furniture you
can remove it by heating fire shovel
right hot and holding it close above
the DETACHMENT.
By pouring scalding water over fish
it will scale twice as easy. Dash the
water on and do not let the fish stand
in it moment To skin catfish, dip
ping it in hot water will simplify the
process.
A Grape veil can be renovated by
putting it out for few minutes in a
drizzling rain until well dampened.
Then fold and put under mattress
over night. 1t will be wonderfully i'm
proved in the morning.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04


The fact that there arc cannibals by
race. trad tiun aud profession at tho
pro- ont day IN India Is established he
ynnd doubt, n seems incredible that
IN a large community iikv tlst nj Ma
sick or Rcnares VI iissencu wd1la 10
iolarN' I'd OF ara doncA creatures, who
hunt iio hu ming grounds with ihr
avowcd purpose OF snatchlng and eat.
ing the halle nsum dfd4h %. sfe dead
IL .hoy DO refused thc aims they lmpu-
IDENTIFY demahl " Va threats o. vrngo-
aacN Even moie extraordinary Is IL
70 know that ono Of them having
seizsd one Of three boys az play near
one Of the temples Of Nassiclt ripped
him open and proceeded to eat him
while still living, was sentenced by the
district court TO only transportation
for life. The Aghoris are undoubtedly
cannlbals, and although they prefer
ca-riou, and as n rule wait Tor its pu.
trefaction before attacking a body with
thor teeth, they uuquestionably, whom
opportunity offers, slay the young or
weak to make horrible feast.-Bom-
buy Gazette,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

How much horse may suffer from
a harness that does not At, or which
is rough and painful 10 the auiTal,
may he unknown, hut one of the FIRST
duties on taking horse out for
work should be to examino the har-
ness, and also 10 carefully look for
sores or gals. The harness should
to kept clean and well OF cd, in order
to have every part soft, smooth and
pliahle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

The sea was pretty rough, the ship
was pretty rocky, and the sick passen-
ger was leaning against the rail
"Be careful, cautioned an officer,
"or you will lose your balance. .
The passenger went through two or
three spnsms.
"Well,' he replied reeklessly, ''if
this thing keeps on there won't be
much balance to lose. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.


70 BRoii THE LEGS OF TURKEY.
Take the legs from a cold rosst tur-
key, make Some incisions across them
with sharp Knife and season tn nj
with little pepper, salt and Il pinch
Of cayenne. Squeeze d little lemon
juice over them, and place them on d
well-bdttered gridiron over a clear
fire. When done a nice brown put
them on hot dish with a piece Of
butter on the top of each. and serve
them very hot, -- Boston Chltiyator.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

For a while saw no change or benefit
from taking tho Discovery, but persisted
in its use, keeping my bowels open by taking
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and taking as
much outdoor exercise as was possible until
| began to gain in flesh, and gradually tho
disease released its hold. took during tho
year somewhere from fifteen to eighteen bot
ties Of the Discovery It has now been
four years since first used ii, and though
not using scarcely any since the first year,
my health continues good Ny average
weight being 1856 TO 100 pounds, instead Of
125, as it was when began the use Of the
Discovery Many persons have reminded
me of my improved appearance. Some
say | look younger than / did SIX years
ago when was married. l am now forty
eight years old, and stronger, and enjoy
better health than | have ever done before
in my life" Yours truly,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Thousands bear testimony in equally strong
terms, TO the efficacy Of this wonderful rem
edy in curing the most obstinate diseases IL
rouses every organ into healthy action, puri-
fies, yitalizes and enriches the blood, and,
through it, cleanses and renews the whole
system. All blood, skin, and scalp diseases,
from a common blotch, or eruption, to the
worst serofala are cured by It, For letter,
salt-rheum, eczema, erysipelas, boils, car
buncles, goitre, or thick neck, and enlarged
glands and swellings, it is an unequaled
remedy Virulent, contagious, blood poison
Is robbed Of its terrors BY the discovery
and by is persevering use The most tainted
system renovated and built up 0ne,U,
A Book on Diseases of the Skin, with col
ored plates, Illustrating the various erup-
tions, mailed by the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. X, on
receipt Of six cents for postage Or,
Book on Scrofuions Diseases, as Hip-Joint
Disease. Fever Sores White swellings,p
sod Sores or Ulcers, mailed for same
amount in stamps.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

At sea, as most people knew, time.
instead Of being reckoncd by hours,
is divided into watches Of four
hours each. From four o'clock to six,
and from six to eight, there are half
divisions, nauticllly termed dog
watches.
In an insurance case the counsel
asked au old sailor at what time Of
day a certain collision occurred, and
received the reply. "Abont the mid
die Of the first dog watch.
In summing up the case the bar
ristcr enlarged upon the Information
thus impaired as follows.
@You can imagine, gentlemen u
the Jury, the care which existed on
this occasion, when, as appears from
one Of the Plaintiffs own witne sscs.
this valuable ship and her cargo. and
the lives Of passengers and crew.
were intrnstcd to what, gentleman
why. to the mere watch Of dogl"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Any strain OF bending of the back for any
length ottine leaves It il. a weakened eondi ?
ton. A means out Of the difficulty is always
handy and cheap. Do as was done by Mr..
Herman Schwaygel, Aberdeen, $. d. who
says that for several years he suffered witt
chronic stitch in the bars, and was given
up by doctors. Two bottles OF St. Jacobs oil
completely cured him. Also Me-. john Lucas
Elnora, Ind, says that for several years he
suffered with pains in the back, and one bot
tie Of st. jacobs oil cured him.
1.-The Telescopes Mystery was the subject
Of lecture delivered in Chicago tho other
night. Anybody could see through 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Whether on pleasure bent. or business, take
on every trip bottle OF syrup of Fig,, as it
acts most plea,sntly and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing feyers,
headaches and other form, of sickness. For
sale In 20 cents an 81 bottles by all leading
druggist,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

An ink for writing upon glass or
porcelain is made by dissolying ten
parts of bleached shellac and five
parts Venetian turpentine, by i'm
mersing the containing vessel in warm
water After solution is effected,
i've parts of lampblack are incor-
porated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Oncloth cannot be saved from
cracking when exposed to the sun.
amy desired color in ground paint
mixed with boiled linsaed- oil will re-
new the surface when worn or
Z ckeh
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Dr. kilmer's SWAMI RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

ORFIoKRs-Brainard II. Warner, Presi-
NJ; John Joy Edison, Viae- President; VIM.
B Robson. Secretary, John r. Carmady,
Treasurer.
DfRRoToRs- T. Arms, Charles B.
Bailey, Charles Baum, James L. Barbour,
In Vi. Clapp II. s. Cummings J. J. Dsr-
Iington John:Joy Eison. Albert F. Fox o.
c. Green. VIM. b. Gurley, John A. Hamilton
J I'm B. IaFner, John Riaout, George F.
Sohaief, n. Fl. Shea, Thomas somerville.
John A. swore, ). s sworin stedi, George
Trnsdeli B. h. Warner, A. A. Wilson. 8.
D. Wine S. W. Woodward, A. s. Wortbin gton
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

twas a Manitoba high school boy who said
there were four zones -frigid, horrid, tenn
perate and Incorporate.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blond
and mucous surfaces Of the system. send for
testimonials. free. Sold by Druggists sc.
+. J, CHENEr q Co. Props. oledo,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

IS sold on a guarantee. II cures Incfpicat Con-
sumption; Il IS the B st Cough Cure; lie, 5Oc., u
He-oh, you may lcugh; but I am not so
big fool as you think. she-Goodness, [
hope not
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

suFFFRERs FROM CoUGHs, SORE THROAT.
ETC.. should try "Ifplfli's Bronchial ItocheS,
simple but sure remedy. Sod only IN bores.
Price - cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Ada-I understand Blanche is to marry in
to an old family. Ida--The oldest that was
to be had for the money.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

It is tarnal hard TO keep soul and body to-
gether- nut it is harder TO keep your mouth
tcreiher
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

1t is very natural for men to fly into a pas
sion when anything make them sore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

lfahlicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons +, e-water Druggists sell at &c per bottle.
The latest unpIeasantness- Finding the
keyhole.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

THE bonds of matrimony would he
more popular if they paid a cash dlyi-
dend. Truth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

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PREsIDRNT-John II. Mitchell, Esq.
VICE Judge F. Stone.
sECRRTARY--Hon A. Posey.
TR AsuRER--J. II. r berts, Esq.
ATTORNEY Col l. A. Wilmer.
BOARD OF DIREcroRs.
John Il. Mitchell, Aitornsy.atLAv,
F. Stone, Ext hief Judge.
A. Posey, Aitorney-At Law.
Col. L. A. Wilmer. Aitorney-AtLAW.
] II. Roberts. Merchants
J. Mat ngly Reg sier Of Wills.
r, z. Horney, Restaurant
Ss-Ths above Company Will receive de.
post and axe loans to persons Of small
m ans A rars chance is offered to small
ags.eArasrs to save their small earnings and
buy tuild home. And as an invsstn eDt
tho rOos Of tie Compsny is sAts and
OrOaisla
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

minister. having some Of his old sermons
was asked what he had in his package.
Dried tongue wanthe reply.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
Signs Of Health.

You don't have to look
twice to detect them-bright
eyes, bright color, bright
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
I|'''E!':|;'S'!|';'::'|||''CII'|';'l'E||!':;'I'!
for Infants and Children.
MOTHERS, Do You Know that P.

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most reucies for acc composed morThne
Do You Know sonsi
Do You Know permitted sell narcotics
Do medicine child
syouor your physician tnow o it is
that list of
published
Do You Know prescription Of the famous DR. Samuel Pitcher
sold than
her reuede o. comanedf
Do and
AN o oneusei
Do You Know projections
absolutely harmlessi
You'll Know average IS
ronee ntad
children
ekeptwe and
Well, these thing. are
r. ss: :::::s = S11z2z3 s:ss ss:sl
Children Cry for Pitchers castorla.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Yes, every day shows cheering signs Of i'm
provement in every branch Of business. II you
are out of employment. or have spare time oc-
casionally write without delay to b. +. John
son & Co, Richmond. Va, who can make sug-
gestions that will be worth your consideration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-17
wANrE0-srocK TO PASTURE

"ANTED-Stock to pasture. Good PASTURE
~ plenty shade. plenty water. good care. four
miles east of North Topeka the Grantviile
road Terms reasonable Inquire at JOn5S &
whitney 5 milk depot, 12I West Sixth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-17

The squire laughed. He nodded as
sent to the boys admiration. He was
big, stalwart, straight-limb bed. man
OF thirty, with well-cut features, a
short brown beard, fair wavy hair,
and charming air of distinction and
gentleness.
They are lovely, Jamie. And they
are for a lovely girl 1 want you to
take them to Rockhaven, and give
them, with my compliments, to the
pretty Miss MadeIle.
Jamie felt for his erutch and pulled
himself up out of the bed of soft,
young grass, where he had been lying
prone, enjoying all the scents, sights
and sounds of the afternoon in early
spring.
''1'll be glad to. There's no flowers
good enough for her."
Right you are, Jamier'
When Jamie stood up, there was
something pitifu1 in the contrast be-
tween him and the squire. He was not
noticeably deformed, but he was IN
dersized and shrunlxen. The pale
young face was not without a certain
girlish beauty, but there was va
cancy about it that induced the asser-
ton of the country folk that Jamie
was mot all right" Although there
were others, who shrewd1y declared
he was a great deal wiser than he APP
peared, or pretended to be. Two
years previous, i'll and half st arved,
he had been put off an empty coal car
at the depot. Gwynne billiard
called whereabouts ''the SQUIRE" ana
the wealthiest young landowner in
that part of the country-had been
moved to compassion by the lads aD-
pearance. He had taken him home,
and from that day to this Jamie,
treated with all considera ton and
affection, had lived with him.
s'Is she-the pretty Miss Madelle-
your sweetheart?" demanded Jamie,
with directness SO childlike, it was
in no degree impertinent.
Il think-I hope, she will be, Jamie.
admire her very much
''She's sweet and good" averred
Jamie, simply.
He was gazing down on the flowers
be held. Hyacinths they were,
brought from the great city, the very
name of which recalled to Jamie one
long, miserable, feverish dream. Such
delicate waxen bel1sI rose, white,
heavenly azure. Yes, they were the
right gift to send to her.
He limped off. billiard looked after
him He wondered how she would
accept his offering-if she would car
ry them at the dance that night. His
breath came more quickly as he re-
called her superb, Junoesque beauty.
Her Greek profile, her dark, heavy
lidded eyes, her olive skin, her sump-
tuous curves of arm and shoulder, her
languorous grace of motion.
by Georgei" he exclaimed, pulling
himself together, and giving a short
laugh, ''Im afraid I'm rhapsod-
izing most absurd1yi Hyacinths do