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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Some elephants are said 10 be good
climbers. They make their way up
and down mountains and through a
country OF steep cliffs. where mules
would not care TO venture. and even
where men find passage difficult. Their
tracks have been found upon the very
summit Of mountains over seven thou
sand feet high. In these journeys an
elephant Is often compelled to descend
hills and mountain sides which arc al
most PERCEPTIONS. This is the way in
when 1t is done. The elephants first
manoeuyre Is to kneel down close to
the dneHvity One forelee is then eau.
tiously passed over the edge and a
short way down the Slope, and If he
finds there is no good spot for a firm
footho.d. be speedily forms one by
stamping into the soil if it is moist, or
kicking out footing If It Is dry. II
the elephant is now sure Of good foot
hold. the other foreleg is brought down
In the same way. Then he performs
the same work over again with his
feet, bringing both fore.egs little In
advance of the first foothold. This
leaves good places already made for the
hind feet. Now, bracing himself up by
bis huge. strong forelegs, he draws his
hind legs, FIRST one and then the other,
carefully over the edge, where they oc.
cupy the first places made by the fore.
feet. This is the way the huge animal
proceeds all the way down, zigzag,
knee,ing every time with the two hind
legs while he makes footho,es with his
forefeet Thus the center of gravity
is preserved, and the huge beast pre-.
vented from topping over on his nose.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

II was walking along n hot. dusty
street In Redwood City the other day."
remarked a tourist when stopped to
rest in the shade OF the village smithy.
The smith was n giant In stature. and,
with the sleeves Of bis red flannel shirt
rolled up to his brawny shoulder and
his big leather apron on, he was as pic
turesque a son Of Vulcan as ever saw.
81 watched him blowing his wheezy
old bellows, and then as he commenced
fashioning a horseshoe he broke out
into song. It was The Armorer's Song
from Robin Hood, that made the sooty
rafters ring.
"Let hammer on anvil ring, ring,
ring he sang, as he struck the white
bot iron blow after blow that made the
dery sparks fly. Then followed the IA
millar Cling, clang, cling, clang.'
81 have heard Cowles sing that a doz-
en- times, and have heard ambitious
amateurs sing 1t all over the world, but
that song never stirred me as 1t did
when heard that blacksmith's mighty
voice singing 1t over his anvil. l will
lever forget 1t as long as live"
The singer was big Bill Mcdonald,
the second bass in Grace Church choir.
San Francisco Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Aristocracies In different places arr
ages have prided themselves on many
different things. One Of the queerest,.
perhaps. is the aristocracy according to-
cheeses, which which prevails among
the patriclans Of Zermatt. The ariSto-
cracy OF families is valued by the num-
Der and age Of the cheeses they pos
sess. When a child is born, cheese Is.
manufactured, which is then called by
the name Of the child. II Is partly
eaten when its namesake gets married.,
each wedding guest tasting a portlcr.-
The cheese is then pue a. ~ again, and
finally cut into and finished at the fu-
neral Of the person whose name II
bears. When a young man woos n
maiden, he begs to be allowed TO dine
with her family on Sunday. Ills offer
being accepted, the lovers Wa euxi-
ousiy to see whether the gh-p ssther
will cause the cheese to be set GA the
table. AT the end of the love meal,
If all goes well, the master Of the. house.
solemnly fetches the cheese bearing
the would-be brides name, sets II on
the table, cuts 1t and gives a piece TO
the young couple. When they have
eaten 1t, they are a betrothed pair.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Henry Stephen Fox, one Of the earl.
est English ministers at Washington.
was 50 eccentric as to rake himself
the laughing stock Of the whole town.
He generally did not arise until other
people were almost ready to go to bed.
When duty compelled him to rise earll-
err, he was like an evil n the daytime.
''Iow strange" said he to Nine. Cald-
ron, one morning at state function
-''how strange we look to each 9TH
er by daylight" His debts compelled
him to economy. and he rarely gave
dinners. lie once invited a large par
ty to his house-NIr. Clay, Mr Calhoun,
Mr.. Webster and all the giants-and
when they were all assembled, he said:
"Gentlemen. now be good enough to
put on your hats and follow me-" And
then he led them to n neighborlng eat
ing house.-Ohlo State Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

1t is estimated that there are 1000,
600 blind people In the world, or one to
every 1900 Inhabitants, says an ex-
change. Latest reports show 23,O0O
blind persons in England, or $40 for
each million Inhabitants. Blind infants
Of less than five years. 100 for each bill.
ion; between Eve and fifteen. 2sS be-
tween twenty and twenty-five. 422; be-
tween forty-iive and sixty, 1,625. aud
above sixty-fve years, 1000 for each
million. Russia and Egypt are the
countries where the blind constitute the
largest proportlonate number of total
population.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston,
the Photographic artist, writes, in the
Ladies' Home Journal. on What a
Woman Can Do with a Camera" tell
Ing the requisites for artistic and finan-
cial success In the pusults of photogra-
ply as a profession. 1T is a profes-
sion." she strongly contends. "that
should appeal particularly to women,
aud in 1t there are great opportunities
FOR / good-paying business-but only
under very veil defined conditions.
The prime requlsites-as summed up In
my mind after long experience and
shought-are these: The woman who
makes photography profitable must
have, as to personal qualities, good
common sense, unlimited patience TO
carry her through endless failures,
equally unlimited tact, good taste. II
quick eye, talent for detail. and a
genius for hard work. In addition. she
needs training, experience. some capt.
tai, and field to exploit. This may
seem, at first glance. an appalling list,
but It is incomplete rather than exag-
gcrated; although to an energetic, am
bilious woman. with even ordinary OPP
portunltles, success Is always possible.
and hard, intelligent and conscientious
work seldom fails TO develop small be-
ginnings into large results
Good work should command good
prices, and the wise woman viii place
a paying value upon her best efforts.
1t is mistaken business policy to try
and build up trade by doing something
badly cheaper than somebody else. AS
10 your personal attitude, be business
like In all your methods; cultivate tact.
an afrablc manner. and an unfailins
courtesy. 1t costs nothing but lit
tie self-controi and determination to
be patient and good-natured under
most circumstances. A pleasant, OBJ
liging and business-like bearing will
often prove the most important part OF
a clever womaD's capital"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

81 thought l was going TO sell cot
in to one of my nelghbors few days
Ago." said the undertaken. "a certain
young man who had I'm dissipatlng
considerably Of late, and had got intn
iebt, became desperate and threatened
IN several occasions to commit suicide
+ his widowed mother did not give
MIN some of the money she had bor-
rowed on their little home. Not long
ago he went home with a desperate
look on his face, and, calling his moth
er into the drawing room, said, as he
pulled q revolver from his hip pocket;
I will have the money. or will end
my miserable existence Wait Waitr
screamed his mother. as she rushed
from the room. A look of satisfaction
'overspread the young mans face as he
mumbled to himself about knowing he
would get it. In moment his mother
returned carrying large rug. Quietly
she spread 1t down on the carpet, and
then. Strengthening up, said; Now,
George, go ahead. was afraid you
would spoil my carpet with hood
stains. Any choice about cofiinsg The
young man almost sank to the floor in
his establishment and disappointment.
He was sure If he threatened to shoot
himself his mother would accede to his
unjust demands and give him the little
money she was saving to buy the neces-
sarles Of life win, but on the day before
she had come over to my house and told
my wife about his threats. My wife
put the Tea into her head to chaff her
son the next time he threatened to COM
NIT suicide. She was afraid to try, but,
summoning all her nerve. she carried
out instructions, and succeeded. The
young man hasn't said a word about
dying sinee."-New Orleans Times
Democrat
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Editor Terry, of the Mindcn Herald,
wants to know how to keep his neigh
bors' hens out of his garden. Well,
Charley, take lot of small, stiff cards
about / by 2 inches, write on them,
please keep your darned old hens at
home" tie a short string to each card
with a grain Of corn at the other end of
the string and scatter these where the
hens congrcgate. When the hungry
biddy gobbles up the grain that draws
the prize, she follows up the string,
slowing it away until she comes to the
card, then you will see her pull out for
home, carrying in her mouth your po-
lite request. Try II, brother, aud let
us know how it works.-Brown City
(Mich) Standard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

There is now in process of constrrc-
ton In England, at the order of tie
Spanish Government, for the port of
oIougapo. in the Philippine Islands, the
largest floating dock Of Its kind In The
world. 1t is over $50 feet long, III
feet wide. and 3S1s feet deep. This
dock, the sides Of which are Of steel
will rest on six iron pontoons, each
fourteen feet deep. Powerful pump
ing engines will lift vessel weighing
10000 tons in two hours. The dock will
accommodate u vessel 500 feet long
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Both Hindoo and Mussulman women
wear glass bangles, and In the North
west Provinces they are regarded as
sacred objects. If glass bangle be ac-
cidentally broken, Its pieces must be-
gathered together and kissed three
times. Every Hindoo woman wears.
these ornaments until her husband
dies, when she breaks them with n
brick or stone, and substitute gold or
silver ones. the sign in the north Of
India that the wearer is a widow.
Thus 1t is that the demand for glass
bangles is never-failing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

WITH local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catsrrh is blood or
constitutional disease. and in order to euro
IL you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catsrri Cure is aiken internally. and acts di-
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Catarrh Cure is not 2 quack medicine 1t was
prescribed by one of Che best physicians in
this country for years. and is regular pre-
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known, combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces The
perfect combination Of the two ingredients is
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I. J. CHENEY & CO., PROPS, foicuu, y.
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Doctors now say that boiled cows
milk is not good for babies; 1t is better
raw. The doctors are right; raw COW
gives better milk than boiled one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of Dir. Kline's Great
Nerve RestQrer. Sc trial bottle and treatise free
DE-. II. II. KLINE, Ltd, a3l Arch ST, Phila., Pa.
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IVAHTED:-Several Trustworthy eent,a
w men or ladies TO travel In Mar vlaur
Tor establ shed. re lable house. Salary s7n
and expenses. Steady pos ton. Encias.
reference and self addressed stamped envel
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perfectly healthy This points
self life
to be on The
physical weakness and want Of tone
in anma blood
turnsto
knowing what will
inside and inside eyelds look pale color you
in Why
up on generoas uplifting tonic like Lydia E. Pinkhams a
Vegetable Compopnd2 A
St. Bethlehem /<X3IA
81 feel to write and tell yout pSfX&M
1 ambe tier thanI been VI "cs S43SA
l used Lydia E.
pound one package o Sanatve WASH -
Pills, that perfect
tors 10 Ishoud h'l
in my this time If it had not 4
medicn godsend
exces menstru VIII hcauscdw on.
andI 20 reman Tor tx
medicine was to y
afterus as hort inn wi troubled
pain in m kidneys mort
Comp m Il
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Plso's Cure is the medicine to break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-Mrs. NJ. g.
Blunt, Sprngue, Wash. March 8, 1894.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

The natives Of Alaska o. YER cnange
their clothes, unless they are worn out.
They are considered the tilthiest race
Of beings on the earth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

There Is one body that knows more than
anybody, and that is everybody. --Talleyrand.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

A truly elegant taste is generally accom-
panied with excellency Of heart.-Fielding.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-29

Better three hours too soon than one min
ute too late.-Shakespeare.
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Cultured and fine manners are everywhere
passport to regard. --Paley.
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God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
-Sterne.
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faffiietedwith sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
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None but the brave deserve the fair. Dry
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Halls Family Pills are che best.
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
BLOOD WILL PROBABLY FLOW.
Decision of Operators to Open Their
Mines Is Fraughi with Danger.

Cleveland. Aug. 1S.-The decision reach
ed by the operators of the Pittsburg dis
trict at their conference here last night
10 open their mines regardless of cOnse-
guences will probably precipitate a terri
bic climax 10 the great strike, and the OPP
orators admit that blood will probably
flow. In speaking of the probable results
90 the operators decision. LOTUS Cuddy
of the firm of Cuddy X Mullon Coal COM
pany said:
IF it is found necessary TO do so. a
whole army of detectives will be employ
ed to protect our men. and if the worst
comes they will be supplied with gatlin
guns and other equipments TO convince the
strikers that we mean business. There
will be no delay inaugurating this move
mcnt. and the first step will be taken Tues
day. although | do not care 10 state what
the first action will be.
wv, are determined TO open our mines
again IN spite of the strikers, and | see
no reason why we should not succeed.
There are plenty of non-unon men in the
country who are willing to fight for their
protection although ! am of the opinion
that we will he able TO protect them our
selves. think that when the old miners
find that they can not prevent the mines
from being operated they will go back to
work again peaccably.
The operators conference last night ad-
journed TO meet next Wednesday in Pitts
burg. AT which meeting all the firms pepre-
scented Tuesday will he present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
OPERATORS MEETING.
The Decision to Resume Work """
Ratified and Emphasized.

Pittsburg. Aug. 1S-Thc meeting Of
pittsburg coal operators. which was pe-
Gum NJ Cleveland last night, was con
cluded here tonight shortly after md
night. None of those attending the
meeting would divulgc the proceedings.
The only statement given out was thS
fact that action taken at the Cleveland
meeting was ratified and even en-
phasiZed and that President Kitchener
had been empowered To appoint com
mittee tomorrow who will seek confer
pnce with the miners officials looking 10
a settlement of the strike. Ii Is under
stood that the basis to he used as a
settlement is the ;4cent rate for mining.
and should the miners refuse IN accept
this proposition and their old employees
decline 10 return To work the operators
will nj once import uien and start their
mines at any hazard, The mines 10 he
cSpeTinientei with have not as yet been
selected hut il is said the break will he
made at four different places widely
scattered through the district,
The meeting tonight was representa-
tive. including Peter NJ. Hitchcock of
Cleveland. representing the Moon Run
Coal company: c. NJ. Kahn of the Nor
gan. Moore X Balm Coal company: Mar
tin Mullen of the u. Cuddy X Mullen
Coal company; j. 1. a!sn VI NV
bash company; ]. Il. Ierbe of the ONO
and PENNSYLVANIA Coal company: Frank
NJ. Osborne of the Osborne X Sager COM
pany: q. +. Tener and q. w. Schcldsr'
berg of the Robbins Coal company; w.
T.. Ronncy of Erie. representing the Scott
Coal company: Col. W. 7. Rend of Chi
caco: !. G. Dysart Of the CHARTERS
Block Coal company; Henry Florsheim.
John Johns nf the black diamond mines;
Edward Boyle Of Boyle Bros; \. David
Vanman. Pitt>hurg and Chicago Gas
Coal company: William Budding of Bud
ling Bros. and W. +. Murray of Cleve-
land.
Thomas T.. Young. representing the VI.
A. Hanna company'> interests. mingled
with the operators before the meeting
talking to a number of them and also
President Dolan. but did not enter the
| conference. He gave no reason for not
| joining and left the hotel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
NEWS FROM MADRID.
Important Visit of the Acting Pre-
mier to San Sebastinn

Madrid. Aug 1s.-The Spanish govern
mrnt has forbidden all Geographic and
telephone communications relative to
Angiollio. the assassin Of Premier Ca
npyas who was tired by court martial
AZ .rrGara on Sunday last and who was
sentenced on Monday to be eyecrted nv
the garrCttc. 1t is understood that tbc
prisoner will be executed tomorrow or on
Friday next. " v"
The visit Of Gen. Azacarraga. the act
ing premier and minister of war to the
queen regent at San Sebastian is regard
ch as being important. in view of the
TACT tina, the premier is known to have
expressed the opinion that a definitely
constituted ministry is necessary to deal
YIN me situation, especially in view of
W" arrival 81 the new United States min
isi"r. Gen. Steward l.. Woodfc"d
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
THE Works. IN DUBLIN.
A Royal Reception rendered Repre-
sentatives of the Royal Family.

| Dublin, Aug. lS.-Ihe Duke and
! Duchess of York arrived at Kingston
| from Holyhead at O'Clock this morn-
| Ing. The weather was glorious and all
| the ships in the harb0r were brilliantly
| decorated for the occasion. The guards
| frcd n royal salute as the royal yacht
Victoria entered the harbOr. On disem-
barking the Duke and Duchess of York
were accorded an enthusiastic reception.
brinr loudly and continuously cheered BY
| th. y,st crowds assembled on and about
| tho Carlisle nier and its approaches.
mo cheering. which was mingled with
Tho hoominr If cannon. was followed Inv
rho lands olaying The national anthem.
'Imr;n', which rho whale throne nm
norarSd ""''h' INV ""''' i'N7 "'''
Inc rovo1 marty took the train for
| Dnhiin omid n renewal Of enthusiasts
iI"uiLornbiafs md hnts We've waved and
amn,, IN the mir and the cheering was
naiFrLiaJ nc tha train brow out Of tha
, denot The walton w,s reneatei unnn
M or.;,.iI IF the DnEe and Dnche Ss
If yori in This civ All The winJoys
and homse tons along the route followed
Nv tho Jul,o ,nJ dnchess wara h1acl,
Win nsonie and tho bniIiinrs wera nrol
fnse,,l dnnor,ted 'IIhere wos an impos.
;mo n,;,ito,.r nrocsssinr and ON ali sida,
80 70 he saon mic, ;ocls antuineJ
w.itb +he creen ao% 49, Of oil Ira,,nT '"e''
'i,,a ILL., 81 Val, un,e - maTo1 mi
cow, nnI bou.od nnntinnou,. III
n MI, ""n Of tbe vost tbronas ssar,b,aI e
pi" 1 NE -, .ne vas. tnronSs assstroieI'
aI" me tho ., vas mebo n"ss
roEaI ste s" rano;saG nrs WY ~, tt
ei'en. onS vi tLe nus
,o iihlmS npe't .', Mas MN .nS pro-
,,.i,idI m"s tiaaSlslns ,u!leh "reeI'
, Mnlom was lneheu a. .ne utn,ost WIN
80 ~ bTIolie a tt,i a imIieuaales
EolIao [ne c I'm any u"rress i'G a., T'osseu
o,iese Tleen neaVy ram Iei!, mus
IT, J,'i.e ,,1 d,,n, VI 'iie plocess ,
.. ne ne uuN n,i anu ruene G we're reserved
a. rte '"s'lt ~ huri tau9sah' me ioru
T oIte"nt VI ilei ni anu u! oCuuless
,"uoS"n nS d lo!al salute was hfeu ny
af, pn'.et h,t VI ar ar'llaeIs III lnoenlA park,
IL msicn ~ ne eur , ana countess: Win
~ ~ s.an VI .he i3ru leute5ant' Joined
lei, riJ ,L anu escoI'eo tne royal
tho or,, ~, ~ We We Iesul rose. "here
NV, ,,e , s"ai" IL honor MAS lurhisheu py
~" Th io' at; t'i 81 ~,
ne Visit OF the Duke ana Duchess
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
THE WHOLE FRONTIER AFLAME.
The Uprising in India Is Rapidly
Spreading.

S1nla. Aug. 1S.-It is announced here
this afternoon that the whole frontier
seems to be aflame. The Afridas are
marching through the Khyber pass on
Jumeruda, while the Orkazisis are ad-
yanring by kurran and are threatening
SANTANA.
he Thirty sixth regiment of Skhs.
which is divided into detachments along
the frontier has been ordered to con
centrate at Fort I.ockhart.
All the ladies' except Mrs. Dosvoeuy.
the wife Of Maj Dosvoeux of the Thir-
ty-sXth Sikhs. have left SANTANA and
nave reached Hangu in safety. The
GnI1ahs and Anil Mazai have combined
ana threaten Parachonar in the Kur-
ram valley. which is garrisoned By de-
tachments Of Goorkhas and Sikhs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Scientific FiIibustering.

Atlantic City. Aug. 1S.-The fact de-
veloped here tonight that i've Cuban
filibustering expeditions have left this
city within the last few months. Inc
agents of the Cuban cause have worked
their expeditions so neatly that they
nut out under the eyes Of Pinkerton
detectives who are said 70 be stationed
here. The expedition Of Tuesday. il is
reported. consisted of twelve rapid-bre
guns and six dynamite guns; there were
also 5000 cartridges. All these articles
were loaded on a mud scow. and this
boat was towed up the beach about
eight miles. where a steamer was met
and the transfers effected. Pinkerton
detectives are said TO have questioned
the Cuban agents while they were load.
ing the boats as TO the destinations "i
the provisions and received the answer
that they were for country places up
the coast. This satisfied the detectives
and they left.