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

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 invigorating.
Never put tea leaves, on a lighi-col-
ored carpet; they will surely leave a
stain.
Tepid water diluted with ammonia
is an excellent cleanser for either golt
or silver. y
Brushes and combs should q =
-; ,iddl
In packing bottles or canned +
for moving, slip rubber band ov
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 -four dredged over cake
before icing it will keep the icing
from spreading and running off.
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 a teaspoonful of pulyerized 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 fire is built in the apartment.
Piano keys, yellow with age, can be
cleaned by dillution of one ounce 81
nitric acid in ten ounces of soft water.
Apply with a brush and wipe off with
flannel.
If by some means 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 a 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
CURRY OF LENTILs.

Soak half pound of lentils all
night, Or for good seven or eight
hours, drain them well through sieve,
and let them get almost dry; then put
them into a saucepan with large lump
of butter, and let it dissolve while
stirring. Have two onions sliced, and
fry them nice brown; add pepper
and salt, and turn them into the sauces
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 sphere of gold studded exclusively
with turquoise is designed for a hat
pin or hat ornament.
Light gloves wear longer than dark
ones because the coloring process
necessary to produce a dark color rots
the kid
Linen and duck dresses are to be
popular again. They are made in the
coat and skirt style and worn with
vests and shirts.
Capes and loose wraps are a necos-
sity not to be ignored while large
sleeves are in style, so they are sure to
be worn more than jackets.
Both modistes and milliners have
combined in great earnest for ribbon
trimmings for the decoration of their
gowns and millinery for the spring
season.
A pretty idea for skirt is black and
white ribbon sewed together, gathered
on one edge like ruffie and finished
at each side of the front breadth with
rosette.
Skirts are slightly stiffened in the
'back by an interlining of stiff muslin
or grass cloth which comes for this
purpose. 1t is more pliable than hair
cloth and not so heavy
Yellow is the favorite color for house
wear, and a negligee dress in this color
was covered with plated mouseline de
sole, with yellow liberty silk sash
fringed on the ends with yellow.
New creped zephyr goods come in
stripes, chine and dotted effects, some
of the fabrics showing creped col
ored stripe alternating with one in
cream or ivory white, likewise
crinkled.
New neck scarfs to be tied in large
bows at the throat, separately or com.
pletely large cape collars or vandvke
collarettes, are variously named the
Incroyable, Sans-Gene, Alsatian and
Directoire.
Besides the leagues offancy lace Of
every imaginable design, and of every
width, from one inch to one yard in
cream, eeru, white, black and butter
color, are more novel garnitures Of
filled tulle hung with sparkling span
giles and sequins These will be alike
popular for bodice trimming and de.
corations in millinery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
R&BA-fE~

Thousands bear testimony, in equally strong
terms, to the efficacy of this wonderful rem.
edy in curing the most obstinate diseases It
rOuses every organ into healthy action, puri-
fies, vitalizes and enriches the blood, and,
through it, cleanses and renews the whole
system. All blood, skin, and scalp diseases,
from common blotch, or eruption, to the
worst scrofula 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 its persevering use the most tainted
system renovated and built up omew.
A Book on Diseases of the Skin, with col
ored plates, illustrating the various erlp
tons, mailed by the Worlds Dispensarv
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y. on
receipt of six cents for postage Or, a
Book on Scrofulous Diseases, as Hip-Joint
Disease. Fever Sores, - White Sweilngs.n
"Old Sores" or Ulcers, mailed for same
amount in stamps
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 TO the ANIMAL,
may lie unknown, but one OF the first
duties on taking horse out for
work should be to examine the har-
n IS, and also TO carefully look for
sores or gals. The harness should
lie kept clean and well OF cd, in order
to have every part soft, smooth and
nliahle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
On the Oeean.

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,
cor you will lose your balance"
The passenger went through two or
three epasms.
"Well, he replied recklessly, eff
this thing keeps on there won't be
much balance 10 lose"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.


70 BBoft THE LEGS OF A TuRKEN
Take the legs from a cold rosst tur-
key, make some incisiuns across them
with sharp knife and season III nj
with a little pepper, salt and d pinch
of cayenne. Squeeze little lemon
juice over them, and place them on a
well-buttered gridiron over n clear
fire. When done a tiice brown put
them on hot dish with d piece Of
butter on the top of each, and serve
them very hot. Il Boston Cultivator.
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'anty and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fever.,
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in 30 cents an 81 bottles by all leading
druggist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
On Glass.

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,
five parts of lampblack are fncor-
porated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

y # ling letters had been written
IT 81 known and most esteemed
m they could be no more worthy of
y. ~, t a than they now are, coming,
~, VI rom well known, intelligent, and
uussNorthy citizens, who, in their several
neignsorhoods, enjoy the fullest confidence
ana respect Of all who know them. The
ssunJrs u the above portrait is a well
q T ~ o.'u much respected lady, Mrs John
S.na 49,, residing at No. 80 Chaplin Street,
Ia4nabualgna, N. Y. She writes To Or r
furaI;ds, Hhlet Consulting Physician to the
~ s9 R,ts., motel and Surgical Institute
sro,,bIad n T., as follows ~ was
vaare "lsh eczema, or salt-rheum, seven
yeai9 doctored with a number of
our nome physicians and received No
nenoh. Whatever. / also took treatment
I p,.Ha dpIhyseians in Rochester, New York,
rnli,ue1pnia Jersey City, Binghamton, and
reSeNeu no benefit from them In fact
! nav pad out hundreds of dollars TO the
aoctofs without benefit NV brother came
70 N a.. Is s. from the West and he told me TO
uy ~ "a tlerces Golden Medical Discovery
IT, ne na ~ .aken It and it had cured him.
nav ,as M. Ten bottles of the Discovery,
s a. az, o o,l'lrely cured and if there should
De ahy oile wishing any information would
glaaly correspond with them, if they enclose
return stamped envelope. S'-N
NY iess remarkable is the following from
MT ., a Buxton, a prominent merchant
Of S1t tsS, n. G., who says al had
been troubled with skin disease ali nv
me. AS | grew older the disease seemed
TO pc taxing a stronger hold upon me. tried
many ai advertised remedies with no benefit,
unt li. ! was as led to try DR.. Pierce's Golden
Med l. H. discovery. When / began taking
II my nI ha was very poor in fact, several
PA RI tba 1--WE since told me that they thought
12o pounds The eruption on INV Sin was
accountants by severe itching. Ii was first
connileu % my face, but afterwards spread
over tne neck and head, and the itching he
came s.MPly tnbearGble. This was nv con
dition Wnen began taking the Discovery,
M1en would rub the parts affected a Kind
OF branny scale would fan of. '
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Any strain or bending OF the back for any
length Of time leaves it in a weakened conii.
ton A means out Of the difficulty is always
handy and cheap. Do as was done by Mr..
Herman schwayge, Aberdeen, S. D., VINO
says that for several years he suffered with
chronic stitch in the back, aud was gwen
up by doctors. Two bottles of St Jacobs oil
completely cured him. Also Mr. John Lucas
Enora, Ind, says that for several years he
suffered with pains in the back, and one BOT
tie Of st. Jacobs Oil cured hin.
"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

For while I saw no change or benefit
from taking the Discovery but persisted
in its use, keeping my bowels open by taking
DIR. 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 1t has now been
four years since first used it, and though
not using scarcely any since the first year,
my health continues good My average
weight being l55 to 100 pounds, instead of
125, as it was when l began the use of the
Discovery Many persons have reminded
me of my improved appearance. Some
say l look younger than | did six years
ago when | was married. | am now forty
eight years old, and stronger, and enjoy
better health than l have ever done before
in my life" You're truly
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

At sea. as most people knew, time,
instead of being rcckoned by hours,
is divided into watches Of four
hours each. From four o'clock to six,
and from six to eight, there are halt
divisions. nautically termed dog
watches"
In an insurance case the counsel
asked all Old sailor at what time Of
day a certain collision occurred, and
received the reply, about 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 OF
the jury, the care which existed on
this occasion, when, as appears from
one Of the Plaintiffs own witnc scs.
this valuable ship and her cargo, and
the lives Of passengers and crew.
were intrnstcd to what, gentleman?
why. to tho mere watch Of dog"
THE bonds of matrimOny would be
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Halls Catarrh Cure is a liquid and IS taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. send for
testimonials free. Sold by Druggists. &c.
f. j. CHENEY L. CO., Props, oledo, o
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
oiIcIoth.

Oilcloth cannot be saved from
cracking when exposed to the sun.
Any desired color in ground paint
mixed with boiled Inns ed oil will re =
new the surface when worn or
r ,yad
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

twas 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

IS sold on Guar,n'ee. il cnres Incipie7t Con.
sumption; it IS the B est Cough Cure; DC, 5Oc, II
He-Oh, you may hugh; but am not so
big fool as you think. She-Goodness!
hope not.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

ifaff1icted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons e. e-water Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
The latest unpleasantness-Fin Finding the
keyhole.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

DR.. Kilmer's SwAMP-R ooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
80 Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, N Y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

Ada 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

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

1t is tarnal hard to keep soul and body to-
gether Put it Is harder to keep your mouth
tryelher.
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. If you
are out of employment, or have spare time oc-
casionally, write without delay to B. F. John
son & Co, Richmond, Va, who can make sug-
gestons that will be worth your consideration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04
ASSOCIATION
OF BALTIMORE CITY.
IT
LA PLATA.
ase sc -

=
PREsIDENr-John B. MitohaI r..
VICE PREsrDENT-Er,Judee ST..
SSEcRETARY-Hon. A. Posey.
IR AsURRR-J. H. r bsrts Fsn.
ArloRSEY-COl L. A. Wilmer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John Il. Mitchell, Aitornsy.aALav
T. Stone, Ext hief Judge.
A. Posey, Attorney.at Law.
Toi; l.; A. W liner. Attorney.atLaw.
II. Roberts, Merchant.
!. h4'tngly Reg ster Of will.
r R. Hornsy. Restaurant
ss-ThsstOve Company will recsiv. A..
post ard make loans to persons of snail
m ans A rsre chance is offered to mall
"ags'earaer' to save their small earning, and
buy n Luild home. And as an inv.s,p.n,
the "OOS Of the Company is SAT. and
DrOHishl&
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

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

OFFIcERs-Brninard II. Warner, Presi
Mt; John Joy Edison, ioe-President; VIM.
B Robson. Secretary, John 4. Carmady,
Treasurer.
DIREoToRs--John T, Arms, Charles B.
Bailey, Charles Baum. James L. Ba bour
J. I'm NJ. Clapp H. s. cummings J. j. OAR
lington, John.Joy Edson, Albert F. Fox. O.
G. Green, VIM. b. Gurley. John A. Hamilton,
J I'm B. Larner, John Ridout, George F.
sohafer, N. II. Shea, Thomas Somervllle,
John A. swope, J. S. Sworr stedt, George
Trusdell. b. H. Warner, A. A. Wilson. {.
D. Wine. S. W. Woodward, A. s. WORTH gton
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-05-04

THE bonds of matrimony would be
more popular if they paid cash dlvi-
depd. Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
THE OBSERVER.

Only one person in 10 has perfect eyes,
the larger percentage of dcfectiveness IRE
vailingnmon:, the blends.
Pawn!rokcrs of Spokane Falls, Wash,
must furnish the police daily with list Of
every article handled by them
The notion has been universal in all ages
and among all people that the world will
last only 5000 years after creation.
Just as an American has his coat cut and
made TO lii him, so the Eskimo has his
Kayak, or canoe, made according To his size
Whites are not as well gifted i'm hearing
rs the colorcd races. Neither can white
animals hear so well as those of other hucs
A set of iron letters were cXhumed in the
churchyard OF St Andrews, Newcastle.
upon-Tyne recently. 1t is supposed that Il
malefactor had been buried with the letters
attached to his ankles
The tempering of steel is delicate proc
ess. y workman washed his hands in n
tank of water used for that purpose in (,
Massachusetts factory, and Il whole batch
of steel was sold rs second grade.
The upper third of the face is altered in
expression in affections OF the brain, the
middle third in diseases of the chest and
the lower third in diseases OF the organs
contained i'll the abdominal cavity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07

An American and nm Englishman were
one day sitting OH the balcony of the house
of the Anglo-American club in Brussels
passing the rather slow hours in little
friendly guying of each other. The Eng
lishman sat facing the American flag. Aft
er a brief lull in the sharpshooting the Eng
lishman came out with, II say, old man, yc
cawn't imagine what your flag reminds
me Of"
The American was serious. "Well, what
is it,"
why, it reminds me of IL deuced big
gridiron, don't you know"
The American smiled sad smile and
then said: "All right, Johnny. But what
do you think your flag reminds me off"
Don't know"
well, it reminds me of IL durncd big
beefstcak that we can fry on our gridiron"
Boston Budget.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
THE oDDITY.

Before the Mohammedans took posses
sion OF Arabia ninctenths of all female
children born were immediately buried
ahvc
a San Francisco paper says that IL Mo.
nave squaw was recently burned to death
as witch by her tribesinah for having
given birth to twins
The end of time, according to the Kurtls,
will he ushcred in by the appearance of
four rainbows, which will cross at the ze
nith, furnishing eight passageways for God
and his hosts.
A child has been born Mt Birmingham.
England which bears strong resemblance
20 frog. Its skin is warty and cold and
:lammy to the touch. When it. cries, it is
sand to make an unearthly squeaking noise
Probably the most remarkable knife in
The world is that in the curiosity room of n
6rm Of cutters in Sheffield. 1t has l.S90
blades, and 10 blades are added every 10
Fears. Another curiosity is three pairs Of
scissors. all of which can be covered With u
.himble.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
NOT A MAN OF The WORLD.
But Ho Know Enough to Como In whc,
1t Rnined.

nut Ao hnew Enough to Como In When
1t Rnined.
On the train coming out of Chicago was
addressed by an old chap Of 60, who said
he lived in western Michigan and owned
and run farm. Naturally enough. sup
posed he had been to the fair and inquired
how he liked it.
ITS gaul burned swindlc!' he indig-
nantly replied
"How do you make that out?"
WAL, when l got in / felt powerful
thirsty and looked around for sumthin to
drink. Purity soon found Il sody water
place and said I'd take a sassuparilly in
mine. Sassaparilly don't bring up the wind
like some others, but it's a great thing
to settle the stomach. When I'd got it
down, handed over my nickel, but the
Teller says the price is dime"
That's robberyr saysI.
Regular charge says he.
never paid but 5, and I've bin in De-
troit and all over
It's 10 cents here
1t was over half froth, and Pm no hay
seed. A Teller picked my pocket of $50 in
Detroit, but they didn't try to rob me on
sody water
If ye don't pay, I'll raise n row. says
he, trying to look awful savage.
'Riz and be hangedp says 1 and started
oihi ouo a. poiiCcHltll SrtDDcu me ana run
me in, and after being locked up all night
was fined 81 the next mornin That was
this mornin, and Pm now ON my way
hum.
but you are going away without seeing
any of the far.''
Exactly. Don't want to see n blamed
thing of it, and I'll lick my son Ebenezcr
fur coaXin me TO cum"
After going to SO much trouble and ex-
pense should think you would have want
ed to run around for day or two any
how" persisted.
No, sir! When 1 go anywhere and
bump agin Teller who wants 10 cents a
glass for sody water, that settles me- 1
know jest what the re of the show is and
GIT my feet under me, tighten up my sus-
pendcrs and start fur hum and 20 to hoein
corn. Pm leetle DID, and hain't tray
eled around the world, but know huff to
come in when it rains. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
Goes Cunning ut Ninety-six.

John Walters, who lives about two
miles west of Gainesville, is 90 years old
and is probably the Oldest man in this
part Of the state. Mr.. Walters is an ex-
pert shot, and at his advanced age takes
great pleasure in cunning. Recently he
walked about 12 miles in the morning in
pursuit of game and i'll the afternoon
walked to Gainesville and return, dis
lance of 1G miles, in one day. Mr.. Wal
ters' mother died at the age of 1O5 years.
-Catonsville (Md.) Correspondent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
THE ELECTRICIAN.

Boston telephones to Milwaukee, 800
miles away.
The city statistician of Chicago reports
that there are $50 establishments for "elec
;ric lights, works and materials" in that
,ity.
Nicola Tesla claims he can manufacture
artificial sunlight by means of atmospheric
vibrations, caused by alternating currents
If electricity.
Don't imagine for moment that there is
any probability ofan era of cheap telephones
Any manufactures may now make receiv.
.rs, but receiver without transmitter Is
Of no more use than harness without
QOrSe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
YhC MlinStnY.

"All your boys turned out we'll, did theys"
'Ics, reckon they did"
Whats John doing:'
He's a-curin of fever in Texas"
"And Dicks"
Hes enlargin of IL country newspaper
an acollectin of subscriptions"
And William-what's he tloings"
lies a-preachin of the gospel and split
tin rails for n Twin"
And what are you doing?"
well, I'm a-supportin of John IN Dick
an William. "-Atlanta Constitution.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
Not IL Romance.

Mr. Farwest-I met my old school
mate, Lakeside, today, for the first time
in an age, and l thought from the way
he acted when mentioned you that you
and he must have had some romance or
other before we met
Mrs. Farwest-No romance about it,
We were married for few years, that's
all.-New York Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07

The surgeon major goes the round of the
sick wards
well, No. 6, how are you getting onsn
"Oh, doctor, I'm as hungry us IA horsew
AS hungry us horse? Very good turn.
ing to the sergeant in attendance. Put
down half IL ration of hay for No. G.''-Cor-
riere del Bagni
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
The Rocky Mountain Tunnel.

The Rocky mountain tunnel on the
Colorado Midland railway goes through
two miles of granite, cost million of
dollars and shortens the distance by
eight miles, besides doing away with
what was the most expensive railway
climb in the world. Minneapolis House
keeper.