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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

White quartz with q great deal oil
free gold has been struck near Hill
City, in the Buck Hills
At Salem, Mass, the Roentgen ray
discovery is asserted to have caused
hair to grow on bald head
The Kissing sound produced by ser.
penis is greatly exaggerated, as thu
quantity of air contained in a snake'I
lungs is too small to produce a loud
sound when elected.
Cohn, a celebrated bacteriologist,
says a single germ conld, under favor'
able conditions, multiply in three daya
to 4,772, 600, 600, 900 and make q
mass weighing 1900 tons.
The lower jaw of the serpent il
connected with the upper by means oi
cartilages and tendons, which are
extensibie, and the snake can thus
swallow an animal larger in circum-
ference than his own body.
The blood flows almost as freely
through the bones as through
the flesh of very young chill
dren, but as age comes on, the blood
vessels in the bones are almost filled
by the disposition of matter.
W. H. Dali, returning from his ex-
animation of the coal fields of Alaska,
has brought back with him to WASH
ington pieces of fat of mammoth
preserved in ice, this being the first
discovery of mammoth in the flesh on
the American continent
A new remedy was recently sug-
gested for cold in the head. Thu
treatment consisted of few slight
taps with rubber hammer ON thd
forehead, just above the root of tho
nose. The discoverer of this remedy
claims that slight shocks upon terminal
nerves have the effect of causing the
blood vessels to contract.
A British army surgeon is authority
for the statement that the cause OF
death is clearly shown in the express
sion of the face Of corpse on the
field of battle. He states that those
who have been killed by sword thrusts
have look of repose, while those
killed by bullets usually have pain Of
an intense nature clearly depicted.
The heat of the moon is only about
one-one hundred and sixty thousandthi
part of that which we get from the
sun. The moons temperature is about
that CT the freezing point. A strange,
unexplainable phenomenon is that
when the moon is eclipsed its heat
suddenly disappears, and does not
come back for an hour and half after
the eclipse is over.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

The ugliest appearing animal that
ever walked a log. killed a rabbit or
Fought trap is the lynx, which is Just
rs ugly as ii looks ten months in a
year and somewhat uglier during the
other two. Not only will the lynx fight
anything that walks the woods, but it
will also tackle a visitor from the
clearings, be he mas or dog CT half
grown calf, if the occasion offers.
Jim Berry was hunting up in Maine
about forty miles north of Greelvillc,
when he and his friend came suddenly
upon the carcass of a caribou which
bear was eating. The bear made itself
scarce much TO Jim's regret. as he
wanted to kill bear. Without saying
anything to his friend he left camp III,
next day and started for the carcass,
intending to watch it in the hope that
the bear would return. He waited and
watched till about O'Clock in the
afternoon, when he began to think OF
returning 10 camp. A soft football bach
in the woods, the crafty step of some
wild animal just then sounded in hig
fdlSs itlil HOOn TIT BthoA was NAitN
ing the caribou meat, and Jim couli
see 1t plainly. He leveled his buekshcj
gun and pulled the trigger when tho
wabbling muzzle was pointed in what
he thought was the right direction.
Inc beast went down and Jim started
cor it. Then he stopped with his mouth
open.
The beast had leaped TO his feet and
jumped sideways with its back up Jim
knew the yell and he also recognized
the bumped back It was a wounded
lynx s:oiling for a fight MOI having
time to level his gun TO shoot, the man
dubbed it. and the blow stunned the
cat little. but the beast got in rake
on tie mans legs that tore his ~ ,uers
and hide, too. Another frantic sweep
of the gun barrel laid the beast fiat and
then a revolver bullet killed the animal
The buckshot had torn the top OF tle
lynx's marlborough to make IL aesrY-
Shooting and Fishing,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

"There are tricks in all trades hi
ours" remarked the carpenter, "ani
we sometimes drive screws with n
hammer" A few days ago, not more
than a thousand miles from Lake
County, a collector called on farmer
for the payment OF a note secured by
chattel mortgage. The farmer was
ohdurate and gave no satisfaction that
he would ever pay the note. Finally
the collector said, "Well, I'll have to
take the eleven cows named in the
mortgage" "oh, no; you haven't got
mortgage on eleven cows on the
farm" why, yes, l have" And the
collector pulled out a copy of the
mortgage and read as follows: "One
red and white COW. l COW spotted red
and white, red COW with white spots.
l cow with white spot in forehead.
red COW with two white hind feet. :
white COW with red spots on side, l
white and red COW, / red COW with two
white fore feet, l white COW with red
spot on shoulders, 1 red COW with
white spot on hips, / white COW spot
ted with red. Now. how do you like
thatY" continued the collector "Oh.
that's all right; see you've got eleven
mortgages on my old red and white
COW; there she is down in the pasture;
the boys will go down and help you
catch her."-Vermillion Freeman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
WINTER CARE OF STRAWBERRIES.

1t does not pay to heavily mulch
strawberries, especially carly in tue
season. Some freezing of the soil is
beneficial, making its surface much
looser and more permeablc to ra'us
and air. What is wanted OF the mulch
is to prevent the alternate freezing
and thawing OF the soil, which will
throw out or break the strawberry
roots just as it will wheat roots. The
strawberry plant is hardy an uot
injured by q single freeze, provided
it does not go down below tue
lowest roots or continue with ba;,
snowless surface all winter. Ii afer
the ground is frozen II little straw
or course manure is thrown over the
plants, it will prevent repeated thnw-
ing on sunny days in winter and
freezing up during the following night.
In spring this straw or manure should
be thrown off the vines and plsc ID MS
mulch between the rows. Where
pine or spruce boughs are plentiful
they make the best protection. The
shade the ground, and at the 81 ~
time give the plants air, even when
covered by deep SHOWS. Another nd.
vantage is that they cannot furnish
weed seeds to interfere with straw
berry growth during the next summer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

On broiler farms rats nre generally
the worst enemies. and in order TO get
the lead ON these pests 1t half inch
wire (mesh) is placed under the board
or earth flooring. The wire is at
tached to the joists rather loosely, so
that earth can be thrown apon it to
tighten.
A well trained cat Will keep away
rats. but kitty is apt to forget her
duties and be an enemy herself We
have trained our eats to do work
usually about the buildings, but We
have broilers and chicks generally SO
protected that the cats can do them
no harm should they be SO inclined.
Hawks in some sections carry away
lot of young chicks. and We lost
many while living in Virginia until W.
bought and trained collie dog to
keep all large birds from alighting Oh
the premises, and from that time on we
never lost a chick by them.
The three enemies most common
in the country are weasels, minka and
skunks. 1t is snii that il II p!acc
abounds with mice the weasel rurcly
catches chickens, but after they one,
get taste they will go at the work
wholesale. They simply suck The
blood and pass on to the next It is
seldom that they visit the same yard
two nights i'll succe ssion.
The mink is the most DREADED. lie
generally carries off portion of his
prey and tries to secrete it. A peculiar
ity of the animal is that lie has hidden
his prey, and if he misses it is apt to
hunt around for it. He is then easily
caught.
Then comes the SKUNK, visitor
that generally chooses dark and
rainy night. 1t will eat all the refuse
meat and scraps that can be foun |.
and when the supply runs out Will
feast on the chicks, not even forget
ting the old fowls They eat the
chickens in the coop, and never carry
any away with them. As they invari-
ably return, they can be very c4s.ly
trapped.
1t is a bad practice to set pois N fot
any of these enemies. NJ matter how
carefully it is placed, there is danger.
We once knew lot oil grown fowls
poisoned by eating rat hat had been
poisoned. II properly concealed, a
trap will do better aud snfer work. 1t
is always well to carefully look over
the coons every now aud then, uad
never allow the smallest hole to s.
unpatehed. Farm Poultry.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

CITY HORSES wINTEBED on FARES.
1t is quite a common practice of
some city horsemen to put their horse
out to board on the furm during the
times when they do not have use for
him. This is generally done by send-
Ing him to some near-by place, 50 as to
have the horse hai dy il wanted for
use. But near u city, with ready MIR
ket for all it grows, the farmer cannot
afford to keep u horse much ii any
cheaper than it can be kept in the
city. The horse owner must GO fifteen
or twenty miles from the city, where
farmers have much coarse feed that is
not easily marketed. Here their horses
can be kept after a fashion MS cheap rs
81 to 81. 20 per week. He will get run
at the straw stack, sumo corn stalks
and little hay once day. II the
hay is clover, which it is gait, apt To
be, as that is less sulahe than timothy,
an idle horse will 10 very we'll on this
feed. But if grain be added to the
ration the price will go up rapidly,
especially if some care and grooming
go with it. Two dollars aud fifty cents
per week will usually get better feed
and care for horse on the farm than
n dollar more will secure for it in city
boarding stables. Boston Cultivaior.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
A Witty Tramp.

1t was a genuine son of Erin who
called at certain Bangor house the
other day and asked for money, says
the Lewiston me. Journal. The gen.
tleman who answered the bell sus.
pected that the cash was desired for
drinks, and asked to what the dona.
ton was to be devoted to.
II want to go to OLD Town on tic
trolleys," be said.
"Whom do you wish to see in Old
TOWN." was the next question put bv
Caution.
"Well," replied the beggar, quickly.
while rare smile of innocence spread
over his face, 81 want to see myself
there more than anybody / know
of"
He got the ten cents for his wit.
which probably creased his elbow
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
LITTLE CoRlNNE."
Charming Actress Makes charitabl

Charming Actress Makes Charitable
Disposition of Her Property.
Little Corinne,' who has not been
little for many seasons gone, recently
made her will in San Francisco She
devlses that all her property, real and
personal, shall be sold at auction. and
the proceeds, which she says will not
fall under $3.50, 900, shall be devoted to
the foundation Of ''homc for aged and
unemployed actresses" to be establish
ed near New York. Corinne, although
not very diminutive, is still excessively
young, and the realization of her kind
impulses will in all probability be de-
ferred indefinitely, as her health IS ro-
bust and her constitution wonderfully
strong This young lady has Il roman
tic history. 1t has been said that her
mother, the late Mrs. Jennie Kimball,
was not her mother at all Some have
gone so far as to assert that the talent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
1NcnrAsep USE Of crLrny.

Tue liking for celery is always, VIZ
think, an acquired taste. /: is With Ii
the memory of most mildlc-agcd peo-
pie when it was very rarely put upon
the table, and even then eaten by com
paratively few. 1t is probably the
value of celery as nervine that has
stimulated much Of the increased use
of it. The crisp pieces of celery de-
not differ from other vegetables in
being hard 10 digest, but unless di-
gestion is very bad that also mny
need such stimulus ms hard job like
this may prove. Most people find
that they can better dige.t very
hearty meal when they have eaten
celery with it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowlei ge so often
expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney remedy, fulnls every wish
in relieving pain in the back, Kidneys liver,
bladder and every part Of the urinary pas
sages. 1t corrects inability to hold urine
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use Of liquor, wine or beer, and
overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to get up many times during the
night to urinate The mild and the extraor-
binary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. Sold by drug
gisis, price fifty cents and one dollar. For
a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free
by mail, mention this paper and send your
full pOstofflce address to DR.. Kimer L Co..
Binghamton. N Y. The propreiors of this
paper guarantee the genuineness Of this offer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

Husband, what did the doctor say
about me?'
'He said that you must give up relig-
ion and take TO drink"
WHAT
"Well, he said you must stop doing so
much church work and take tonic."-
Louisville Courler-Journal.
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SarSaDariIIa
Hoods Pills S Ssu eSgss'' i 9 ses9s


y
Judge PrendergaSt. before his eleva-
ton to the bench. was defending an az
eravatcd case Of assault before Judge
IIors. He desired TO introduce some
evidence favorable TO his case, but 1t
was incompetent. being hearsay testi-
mony. He made numerous attempts to
bring out the evidence. it met with
strong objection as often from the
States Attorney. The question was ar
gued at length. and the court sustained
the prosecution. ruling the evidence in
competent Thereupon Judge Prcnder-
CAST swung around to the jury and
said:
Well, gentlemen of the jury, snail
this evidence 20 in or'not?'
Yes. the jury burst cut.
The judge and States Attorney lost
their breath by the shock incident to
slch remarkable and unheard-of pro.
ccoding. Recovering his breath, Judge
Hors, who was a novice on the bench
then. asked:
Where is YOUR warrant for such ac-
ton AS you hayc committed"
Your honor this is your first crlml-
nal case" replied Judge Prendergast,
seriously. and you are not familiar
with the criminal practice. The law of
this State says the jury shall be the
judges Of the law or fact in such cases.
You have overruled this right of the
jury and the jury has reversed your
railing. will no longer defend the
case
The proceedings caused n sensation.
However, Judge Prendergast remained
IL the ease under protest The Jury was
indignant to think their lawful right to
decide all questions had been impaired.
The defendant was discharged, the jury
not even leaving their seats.-Chicago
Times Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

When Ella Wheeler Wilcox wrote the
POEM. having for title tho samr heading as
this article, she touched y chord that vi
brnted In thousands Of hearts. For Ayers
Almanac, ''rhe Old yellow Almanac" OF
tue poem, is intimately associated with the
cays and deeds Of a large part Of the worlds
population. How large part OF the popu-
latlon III 3 general statement may include
can be gathered from the fact that tho
YEARLY issue Of Ayers Almanac is from
100000 to 25O0O,000 copies. II IS printed
in twenty-eight editions and in some
eighteen languages, including, besides Eng
lish-Spanish. Portuguese. Dutch, German,
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian. Bohemian,
Welch, Italian. french, etc. The old style
almanac Is lookei upon by many as relic
OF antiquity, especially the "pateut medi-
cine almanac" whose jokes are the butt
often Of the very pa 49, Columns
they first appeared. isr.1ofc are aimanacs
and almanacs. Ever since Or. Ayers
Almanac has been put out il has employed
as high Il cluss Of mathematical and astro-
nomieal talent as is available in the country.
The result is that it stands on a par, in
respect of he reliability OF its data aud the
accuracy Of its ca cuiations with tho U. s.
Nautical Almanac, and testimony to this fact
is iound year after year in the letters, re-
ierred 10 the q manae department Of the
company, from students and mathematicians
in various arts Of the world. In its per-
manence and reliability Ayers Almanac
stands as a very fitting type Of the Aver
Remedies Indispensable in the family and
reliable every Jay liz the year. The 1897
ed.tion Of this useful almanac is now In
course Of dis ribution through the druggists
Of the country.
A mans domestic relations seldom trou-
bic him as much as the relations Of his
dumesties
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

Fill bottle or common water glass with
urine and let 1t stand twenty-:our hours; a
sediment or settling indicates a diseased con-
dition OF the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is positive evidence OF kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that the kid
neys and bladder are out Of order.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

ed, pretty and vivacious dancer was
stolen from parents of title by gypsies,
while others say that Mrs Kimball
found her as tot friendless and alone
and took her up. At all events all are
agreed that Corinne's life has been that
Of princess reared in luxury. Her
mother or guardian, while giving her
all her heart could desire, jealousy and
sedulously kept her from having a
lover COrinne has sung and danced in
every city, town and village in the land,
and has hosts Of admirers in all Of
them. One of her chief purposes in
the foundation is TO save young ac-
tresses out Of work from the vicissi-
tudes Of a wicked world
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

The secretary for Scotland has mp
pointed committee Ia inquire intu
the alleged prevalence Of sheep B:cu,,
ing in certain nnrls VI Scotland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

Compressed air as a motive power for
s'reci railways will 10 time supersede elee-
tr.c wir, and the trolley. Necessity and in
vntlon make rapid changes, but some old,
surr. uaiailing methods will hold good for
hl tur. The nerves ARE the electric wires
I'D hr human system, aud often 'iaugle out
Of tune, rs when neuralgia slips the trolley
Of tho system and il ciinds and groans with
ptip. The old motor for the cure Of pain,
81. Jacobs oil, will always net as electric in
iiW'nec on the pain stricken nerves, anu will
sen current OF cure through the iisor-
dered wires, and bring about perfect resto-
ration. Nothing new car improve upon what
is known TO be the best aud surest In the
oHment Of painful diseases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

There is nothing so strong or safe in an
emergency of life as the truth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

Over 10000 curel. Why not let N,-To-Ea
regulate or remove your d. sire for Tobacco {?
Cure guaranteed. 80 cents and SlCO at all
druggists.
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FlTSstopped freeand permanent ycurei. y,
fits after first day 5 use Of nR. KIINE's GREAr
NERVE REsToRER. Free 81 rial holt eRnd trei
ise- Send to Dr..kline, g5l Arch St. phila.. p.
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Whoever has a good temper will be sure
to have many other good things.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

With local application, Us they cannot reach
the seat of lie disease. C..tRrrh i N blood o.
constitutional disease an in order TO cure
il YOU must take internal remedies. Halls
CaiArrh Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the Uud anil mucous surface. Hills
CataIrh Cure is not qudck medicine. TWAS
prescribed 10y one OF tne best physicians in this
country for year AMI is regu ar prescription.
II is nnp0sed OF the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best bl5Ol purifiers, acting dt
rec!ly on the mucous surfaces. he perfect
comb nation of ie two Ingredients is what
p oduces such wonderful results in curing
eatarrh. Send for testimonials, free,
+. J. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toiedo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
OF British birds the cuckoo lays the small
est egg in proportion to its size.
CAscARrTs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never s.c&en, v cake or gripei lOc.
The man who would be considered wise
often turns out to be otherwise.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

JUST try 10c. box of Cascarets, canly ca
tLartic, finest liver and bowel regulator mate
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

1t is an insult TO offer small sum oil
money as bribe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

am entirely cured ofhemorrhage Of lungs
py Plso's Cnle for Consumption.-LoUI
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

A poor man with sunny spirit will
more ont of life than a wea'tly gambler.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

IL you knew that tomorrow would be your
last day how would you spend this?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

When a man is ashamed to look in a mir
ror it is safe bet that his wife buys his
neek.ies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

~ stops only on notice to conductor
agent or on signpl.
S. NJ. PROVOST, J. r. WOOD,
G. MI Manager Genl PAS. AGENT
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Sardinia is to be the centre of Italy's
defense in the Mediterranean per!:a,
ment will vote the money,
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ENdN +, Ilnk-
hams :" Vegetable Compound is the
unfailing cure for this trouble. 1t
Strengthens the proper muscles, and
displacement with all its horrors will
no more crush you.
Backache. dizziness, fainting, bear
lng-down, disordered stomach, mood
ness, dislike Of friends and society-an
symptoms OF the one cause-will be
laiclly dispslled, and you VII again
De free.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

1t is not wise to aim at impossibilities: it
is waste of powder TO FIRE at the man in
the moon.
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DENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
L BALTIMORE 4 POTOMAC X. Il.

In Effect Noe. 18Th. 1896.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22
the BEST
SPRING MEDICINE

Is SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR-don't
forget to take il. The Liver gets sluggish
during the Winter, just like all nature,
and the system becomes choked up hv
the accumulated waste, which brings on
Malaria. Fever and Ague and Rheuma-
tlsm. You want to wake up your Liver
now, but be sure you take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR to do it. 1t also
regulates the Liver-keeps it properly at
work, when your system will be free from
poison and the whole body invigorated.
You get THE BEST BLOOD when
your system is in Al condition, and that
Will only be when the Liver is kept active.
Try Liver Remedy once and note the
difference. But take only SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR it is SlMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR which makes the
difference. Take it in powder or in liquid
already prepared, or make a tea Of the
powder; but take SIMMONS LIVER REGU.
LAToR. You'll find Tire RED Z on every
package. Look for it.
J. H. Zeilin & Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-01-22

The violence done us by others is often
less painful than that which we do to our
selves