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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04
FOR ourY OFF CAPE HA1rssAs.
Liehtship No. 90 TO Constantly Patrol
the Dangerous ID almond Shoals.

tine dangerous ID anond shoals.
From the day that the pioneers from
old England settled jamestown to the
present time Hatteras Inlet and Cape
Hatteras have been looked upon with
superstltious horror by seamen No
point on the Atlantic seaboard Is or
ever has been as fatal to shipping or
the lives Of the mel who go to sea in
ships. The natural dangers arising
from sunken reefs and reaeherous
sands have been augmented by the fire.
qaeney o. fierce storms along that por-
ton OF The coast. II has been so Gus
tomary for vessels TO strike heavy
weather and heavier seas while pass.
ing IIatteras tbatevery shlpmaster who
must sail by It always prepares for a
bad time Of It. The authorities have
siriyen for many years to provide some
means by which the casualties might
be reduced. 1t locks as II they had
finally succeeded. Il Is the steam light
ship known as No. 90, which will 10
late commission of Diamond shoai.
Diamond shoai Is the graveyard OF
the sens Of the western continent
More lapless vessels have foundered
and bee npounded to bits on Its reefs
than on any other reef In the Atlantic,
on the western side. 1t projects out
from Cape Hatterassevenmlles Into the
ocean. Efforts to build stationary lights
there have failed. seveniy-hve thou
sand dollars was dropped into the
ocean in the effort TO sink a caisson
there which would Withstand the force
OF the seas The money Is there, but
the caisson would not stay sunken. The
attempts TO build a skeleton house for
this dangerous reef have never been
deemed practical. and the necessity Of
putting In lghtship was enforced by
the floating off Of the eaisson. Hence
the genesis Of this lightship.
No. CO viii be on constant duty at
Diamond shoal. She will anchor In still
weather and rely on her powerful
screw to maintain her position during
the gales which sweep her station. She
Is equipped with exceptionally power
ful engines and screw, set up for this
express purpose. She Is a sister to
No. Gs, now on duty at Fire
Island. in New York harbor. No. 60
win show disappearing lights Of COO
candle, power from her two stout
masts. A fourteen-lnch chime whistle
will sound in foggy weather, and she
VIII also be provided with large bell.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04
WY TIE Clue olssANoeo.
"seven Solitary spinsters" All Secret
" Planning 20 BE Married.

"seven Solitary spinsfers" All Secret
~ Planning 20 Be Married.
When the President Of the seven
Solitary Splnstersn called a meeting
II the club TO order she announced that
she bad bitter declaration to make.
zone Of our number" she said, has
proved a renegade. Agnes, our Vice
President has confessed that she Is
about to become engaged. Now, ladies,
what shall we dot Shall we expel her
ANONYMOUSLY, or"
A chorus Of 1isapproyal drowned her
voice.
MAKE her an honorary member"
said the remaining members.
whats the matter with your she
asked, amazed. Il believe you are all
contemplating mischief Of the same
kind. Nine. Secretary, please hand me
the list Of members. Each one will
please answer promptly as her name Is
Called
Alice Murray" she confined. gaz
Ing searchingIy at that young person,
"ore you engagedY'
Perhaps was the hesltating reply
"Estelle Iilggins,Y was the next call,
and yes came boldly in response.
NO said Alicia. but so family that
the suspicious Of the President were
aroused in full force.
Are You going to bey' the President
questioned again. and Il think So" re-
sponded the tortured one.
"Malvina Emerson Stowe" the Pres
dents voice had hard ring by this
time and Malyina trembled as she ad-
mltted that she. too, was contemplating
matrimohy. The President made a
dramatic pause. Then: There are
seven Of us, or rather there were seven
of us, and five have admitted their
guilt. There remain only the secretary
and myself. Miss Secretary. how is It
with you? Are you engaged, or are
you only going to beT7
Il rather think I'm going to be" said
the secretary, softly.
Then, laa.es," the President began,
rising with an impressive air, 'the only
thing to be done is to disband the club.
Six Of its seven members have IN
eQuiyocally admitted their Intention Of
deserving, while the seventh member
myself" again she paused dramatic
ally-"wishes to announce that she Is
ahead Of you all. My wedding cards
are already in the engraver's hands.
and am to be married two weeks from
saturday."--Chlcago Times Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

The Monitor, newspaper published at
Meaforl, Ont, Canada, first discovered
this ease two years ago and published 1t at
length, which now seems, owing to the cure
Of It, to be miracle. The facts were so
remarkable that many people doubted the
truth Of them. They said: 1T is too re-
markable; It cannot possibly DO true the
paper Is mistaken, and the man, although
he may think himself cgred. will soon re-
lapse into his former condition. etc., etc.
The accuracy OF its report called ia ques-
tor, the Monitor determined to nnd out
definitely whether tho facts were as stated
AL whether the man would really stay
cnesl. They accordingly kept close watch
GA tho ease for too years after the lrst ar
ticle appeared, aud have just now published
another article about 1t 10 which the original
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04
BATTLE VIII A skAKE
A Florida Story Related by the chira-
10 Chronicle.

10 Chronicle.
Mrs. Byron Brown, who lives over IN
the West End settlement. 1--WE miles
from Ocaia. Fla. had an exciting set-to
with huge snake the other day thai
has made her great reputation as 4
brave woman. She has d iine lot Of
poultry. She never gives chicken
away, kills one or sells one, much ia
the disgust Of her husband. who Is n
practical man, and wants to see some
money come In for the big outlay in get.
ting the fowls.
The other day while Mrs. Brown was
in the house cooking some eggs for her
husbands dinner she heard a terrible
commotion In the hen yard. Running
outshesaw a huge snake deyouring one
OF her pet chickens. She stood strucl,
dumb with horror and paln-she was
from Boston-snd then her Yankee
blood was reused and she determined
that the "sarpint' should pay for his
meal Catching up a big stick. she
struck Mt the snake, but missed. and
the next moment the snake flew at her.
She nimbly jumped aside and It missed
her dress by an inch. Turning tail the
reptile sought safety IN dight. Gliding
down by the fence, Il sought biz knot
hole and started TO get out. As It's folds
disappeared through the hole Mrs.
Brown was seized by a brilliant idea.
Jumping forward she seized It's tail and
began pulling back. The snake thrash.
Cd vigorously, but couldn't strike back
on account Of the boards.
Mrs. Brown was struck by another
brilliant idea. With an adroltness ne
euliar to women she tied the snakes
tail in a double bow knot. Then slim
ping a big wedge Of wood right behind
II she drove a stake through the loops
50 the snake couldn't get back. Then
going up to the other side She soueht
TO Kill the reptile. But his angry Hiss
and threatening look were too much for
her. She ran into the house and came
out with the eggs that had been boiling
all this time, and were sizzling with
heat. Getting the reptile excited she
threw an egg. The snake struck at It |
in anger and madly swallowed it. Two [
Or three more followed in rapid success
sion, the Infatuated reptile swallowing
every one as It came along. At the
fourth one the snake seemed to think II
bad had enough Of this red-hot kind of
food and wildly thrashed about trying
to get free. Soon one of the eggs came
through Its under side, having burned
is way through the snakes body. Then
mother and another followed until all
we're the ground and a dying snake
ay there. Mrs. Brown then waxea
lrave, and. getting a pine wood knot.
pounded the reptiles head into bits. 1t
measured o feet 81 inches long and
vas 10 inches around the middle.
She saved the eggs and her husband
that day at dinner that she
lad ALLOWED the eggs to get pretty
ard" whereat Mrs. Brown smiled.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

asns. Iatssd an in ecea heller hsa,h n an
eotsa GAGE you the FIRST saterpiss0."
DO you still attribute your cure to tho
uss OF DR.. Williams Pink Plils?'' asked IND
Moni.or.
Unquostionably do" was the reply.
doctors had failed, rs had also the nuiner-
ons remedies recommended By my frleads.
Nothing took had ths slightest eirsct upon
ms unit began the use Of DR.. Wiillams'
fiaS rus; 10 ms scondeyJtti m.dicins
otss my release from he licinJ death. Ihave
since recommended these pills to many OF
my friends, and the verdict Is always In
their favor. shall always bless the dav I
was Induced to take them"
saeh is the history OF one OF the most re-
marisa' cases OF modern times. Can any
oie say. in the fase OF such testimony, tina.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

That superintendent brains and sur
passing beauty may but seldom be
combined; yet 1t does not follow that
all women of good sense and sharp in
tellect are necessarily plain.
That bright thoughts enliven the
most ordinary face until the reflection
CT the mind shining out in all Its IA
dance makes one forget that the fea.
lures are not pure Greclan, and leads
US to believe that such a woman Is In
reality a great beauty.
That the viyacious creature Of vary
ing moods and quaint fancies Is che
one, to charm. A man forgets aIllthe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

reports are completely ysr.fei he cure Is per-
mansaf, and neg publish q fac si7iiis Of tbs
check given By fls Canadian Mutual Life Is
s0ciGti0n for ti650.00 amount Of total disa-
billy ciain paid by them 10 M. PsicA
The first account stated that the patient
(see address below had been a patalylie
for Ave years, that there was such total
lack Of feeling in his limbs and body, that
a pin run full length could not be felt; that
he could not walk or help himself at all; for
two years he was not dressed; furthermore
that he was bioated. was for that reason
almost unrecognlzable, and could not get
his clothes on. The paralysis was 50 CON
plete as to affect tie face aud prevented
hin from opening his mouth sufficiently
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04
A Total Disability Claim Of $3.50 Paid 10
a Man who was AfferWard Cured

wide to take solid food. The doctors called
the disease spinal sclerosis, and all sud hel
could not live.
For three years, he fingered Ia this conf
dition. Then by some friends he was adj
vi5ed to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Palo People. Ho took them and there wasl
a slight change. The first thing noted was
tendency to sweat freely. This showed
thers was some life left Ia his helpless body.
Nsxt cams little feeling IN his limbs.
tlons. until at last the bloc Ibegaa to course
freely. naturally aud vigorously through
his body, and tho helplessness,gavs way to
returning strength. the ability to walk re-
turned, and he ioas restored tohis Oh time
hszith.
The above is the substance OF the first
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTe SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE ~. NEW Y0Rk. M
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

article published by the Monitor. Nov fol
low soma clippings. taken from tho 5amn
paper tvo years afterwRrl, anil thsrs % not
the slightest. shadow Of doIbt, ia view OF
this testimony. that Hr. Petch's euro Is p5r-
nanent. Here follows the account:
On being again questioned. Mr.. Peteh
said: "fou see those hands--ths skin IS
now natural aud elastic. Once they wers
hard and without sensation. You could
pierce thom With pin aad would not feel
i. and what Il true Of my hands is trus Of
thu tass Of my body. Perhaps you have
Observed rhas | have now oFea ceased to
use n cane. and can get about my business
perfectly we'll. You may say there is a5so-
titelg no doubt as 70 my cure being pegnaa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

DIR. Williams Piuk Pills arc not cntltle I to
tho careful consideration Of any sulfering
ma ~, woman or ehiid2 Is not ths casa ia
truth miracle Of modern medicine?
70 make tbs evidence complete We pub
lish above fac smile cut OF tao check 70.
ceiYed by Mr. Peteh from the Canadian
Mutual Lilo Association, being tho amount
due MIN for Total disability. II Is unneces-
sary TO add that this llfo insurance asso-
citation dli NOT pay this Iarga amount o.
monsy 10 Dir. Peteh, except after tho most
careful examination OF his con llilon BY
their medical experts. Taey mast hay, rs.
gsrded him as forever ineafable
lir. Peteh's address Is as follows. Rsu5el
Peteh. Griersvilie, Ont, Canada.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

did you hear what whimpton's lit.
Tie boy said when they showed him the
twinsT
mo; what was ltT'
"He said: Therel Mammals been
getin bargains again ~ Golfers
Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Thus says Z. Walters, lie RaysviIle. Pa.
VINO grew tsworn to- 1852 bushels salzer's
corn per acre. That means 25. 200 bushels
on 100 acres at So a bushel equals 81 5s0.
That Is better than prospective gold
mine. Salzer pays $500 In gold for best
name for bis lT-inch corn and oats prodigy.
You can win. Seed potatoes 81. so 4 BIZ.
SIND TINS NorIcE AND 10 Crs. IN STAMPS
to John A. Saizer Seed Co.. In Crosse. wis.
and get free their seed catalogue. and ii
farm seed samples. including above corn
and oats, surely worth $40, to get start.
A. c. 6
There are people who know what has be-
como Of nNnrN cont lhnv .-...r I'D
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous-
ness after first day 5 use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerse kestoreT. s. trial bottle and treatise free
Dt. Il. II. KLINE, Ltd, 50 Arch St, Phila., IA.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Some people are never content with any
thing. They will not find exactly what
they want even 10 heaven. Il they know
some one is there ahead Of them. For in
stance, some are great sufferers from nep-
ralgia. Friends have told them whnt 4.
pest and certain to eure them. Not con.
tent with what IS said. they suffer on, Pain
ravages and deyastatss tho system and
leaves It barren waste. st. jacobs OH
mas cured thousands. Just try II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

The man who does not work with his
heart will accomplish very little with bis
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Mn; Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
Ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 80 n hostIa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

and ehated skin are quickly cured by Tetterine
pen let the raor iss.ss shing ssrsaIa ifssif lat
.rouhla from simple chafe or chap to thr
sQrst eass Of letter or Rineworm is cured
quickly and surely by lettering At drugsisls.
savannah, Ca.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

!. Inc earth derives ninety-nine per cent. Of
- energy from the sun. Meteorlc showers
give rise to the greater proportion Of the re-
manning one per cent. The stars also feeblv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

No man Is too shiftless to feel little Lit
romantic about hts marriage.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

some folks enjoy nothing so much as go
,ng around talking susiielously about their
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

wonan's heart is small affair. but #
has upset the biggest men that ever adorned
this world - t'@SA 1-N
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

A girl never begins to think much Of
man until after be has made her md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Pso's Cure for Consumption relieves III.
Lkh. Lexington, No, February y, 1894.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money If 1t fails cure. q5c
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

Hope never hurts anyone; it never inter
fferes with duty it gives courage and clears
the Judgment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

The subscriber would respectfully Inform
the public generally that he has fitted up
nue. eesrss and is nov prepared to attend tc
all calls IN the nnderta sing business or
shout notlee and reasonable terms.
IfiUIinss and ornaments OF ali kinds fol
Hsrizi Gases kept constantly on hand and
eFerything furnished IN as good style as IL
ta9 cities, and at much lower prices. Ready,
made Conirs. OF all sizes and OF variOui
syles. eonstantiyon hand. Personal atten
ton given at funerals, and satisfaction
guaranteed Ia all cases. A call isrespectfull
solicited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

There are people who know what has be-
One Of every cent they ever had.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

oN' FHdHO4oCDs CHI-
LOUISVILLE ~. NEW YORK, M
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-04

so mad OYaFlr1
trouble. Thron4l
the advice a.;
friend / beaa,
the use Of Lydit ~
Pinlsham's VI.
table Compoli
and sinoa tai
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-27

Realizing that under these
prosperous times the average
American citizen has no time to
listen to the delusive 16 to 1 talk,
few of our free silver papers
are making the deficit-brought
on by war-a campaign song.
These same papers were, a few
weeks ago, loudly clamoring for
war, and now that they nave got
it they should be fair enough to
place the blame for the deficit
where it 1'ightfully belongs.
They realize that their chances
for carrying the country are
mighty slim and so they hope to
sing a great big calamity song of
deficit in the ears of the people
with the hope that they will bite.
It won't work, boys. This
country is made up of patriotic
citizens who believe in liberty
and justice, and no matter what
the deficit or the cost, they will
see it through. Better dig ul
some other old thing for cam
paign purposes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-27
Congressman johnson.

Congressman Johnson, who is
a guest of Grand Forks friends
during a very brief stay here en-
route to his post at Washington,
recently came from the national
capital with his family to estab-
lish them at their Nelson county
home, and to look after
various affairs about his farm.
He is warmly greeted by his host
of friends, and Incidentally is re
ceiving from them many most
encouraging assurances of their
hope and expectation of his cleo
tion to the United States senate
next winter.
There can be no question in the
mind of any reasonable person
that Mr.. Johnson is the logical
candidate and choice Of the Re-
publican party of North Dakota
as successor to Senator Roach.
A pioneer of the state and of the
Republican party, he has a pub
lie and private record that is
absolutely irreproachable. He
has rendered the party and
the country valueable services
during his four terms in the
house of representatives, and
those services and his abilities
have been rewarded by his ad-
vancement to an important place
on the way and means committee
that has never been accorded to
any other western state of our
class. He has been absolutely
sound and unwavering in each
and every tenet of the Republi-
can party faith, through thick
and thin, and is the only North
Dakota representative who has
been so.
It is to the credit of the Re-
publican party of North Dakota
that it's appreciation of worthy
service and high character is
shown in the absence of any
avowed candidate for the place
that all conditions logically re-
serve fer Mr.. johnson, and that
no opposition to his candidacy
for the senate is manifested in
in any section, except among
those usual coteries of politicians
who favor machine rule and are
never expected to support any
thing in line with popular party
sentiment or general public well
fare.-Grand Forks Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-27
paign purposes.

Next Monday, May Both, is
Memorial Day-a day when the
entire nation is supposed to pay
reverence to the heroic dead who
gave up their lives so that this
grand Union might live. Those
of our citizens who are old
enough to remember the stirring
incidents of 81 and the many
sacrifices made by those who so
bravely battled for the per-
petuity of our Union. can meet
together at the graves and pay
tribute to their memory right
from the heart. The present
time, more so than any other
since the war of 81, gives oc-
casion for us all to assemble and
pay tribute to our heroic dead.
Those who lost their lives on the
Maine and others since while
fighting for the cause of liberty,
should not be forgotten and their
graves, as well as those of the
fallen soldiers of the war of the
rebellion, should be strewn with
beautiful flowers. It has been
the common custom of this coun-
try to celebrate Memorial Day by
having solemn ceremonies at the
graves of the departed soldiers,
and then Immediately after ad-
journ to the race track or the
ball ground; and to wind up the
day with a grand ball in the even
ing. This is all a mockery and
is contrary to the import of the
occasion. If we are going to pay
tribute to our honored dead, let
us do so in fitting manner
don't let us make it. Fourth of
July celebration.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-27

Here is a warm one from the
Sheldon Progress: Mark Hunt
of the Fessenden Free Press
seems to have taken offence at
being called a consummate ass
and after beginning the hebdoma-
dal conglomeration Of rot which
he furnishes the farmers of
Wells county with the frank con-
fession that his liver has been
jolted out of it's natural orbit, he
proceeds to quelch "Malapert"
De la Bere-and in the same
paragraphs, L:eutenant-G Govern
or Devine-in about a column of
idiotic and more or less obscene
drivel. He thinks both have a
monopoly of improved high gear,
self lubricatine,; asinine jawbones,
that both ought to be hung up by
the heels to induce a rush of
brains to the head and that the
sovereign of Great Britain and
Ireland is to be congratulated
upon "Malapert's' having be-
come an American citizen. And
now The Progress would advise
Mr.. Hunt to put himself out to
grass in some shady, we'll
watered pasture for the summer
and soak his abnormally enlarged
Uranium at frequent intervals
until a cure has been effected,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1898-05-27

The Minneapolis Journal rises
to remark that the Spaniards
had better keep off the grass at
Manila on account of the grass
being Dewey. Our strong man
Sampson has evidently awed the
Spaniards to great extent as
they are industriously employed
keeping out of his way. The
Spaniards have satisfied the
whole world that they are good
runners us well as big buffers.