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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-21
BlaZ. Vt, Caroline Comfy,

FRIcDERICI<SIsiJItC VA. NOV. 20
The residence Of Nh. S. E. Jctcr at
Woodford's, Caroline county, was to-
tally destroyed by fire last night at
abou: . O'clock. together with most OF
the furniture. Loss about $500; no in
Surancc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-21
Increase I'm Earnings.

The gross earnings Of the Chesapeake
& Ohio railroad for the second week
OF November We're as follows:
lS9?. 1898 Increase.
| S246.3 $243 .9S9.2S $685. 81;
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-21

Rear Admiral Hichborn's last state
ment showing how far work had pro
crossed upon various vessels for tho
navy now in course Of construction. is
y f1l NV,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

a great commotion seems to have
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific Coas,
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This is not a new lie.
parture by any means, rs the Denver
" Rio Grande Railroad Company and
its connections have been operating n
through car service between the Pa
chic and Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City AMI
Chicago for years, and three days
ehcn, week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. A Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
OF Sprcial Excursion agent
whose duty it is to see that passen-
gers are gwen every comfort and mt.
tentiur. For further information, an
ply to my agent, or B. +. Nevins,
General Agent. or to q Nj. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, d. & r.
G. Il. r., SO West Bird South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21
BERLIN BICYCLE ENGINES
The Fire Department OF the Ger.
man City Has a Most Unique
Equipment. ....

German fire apparatus builders have.
after several years of trial. produced a
fire bicycle which. if it falls short of be-
ing perfect, is an invention far ahead
of anything of it's kind in use else
where. Ii is a four-wheeled truck. with
low. compact superstruc1ure. is fully
equipped US an engine. and has COM
plete outfit OF life-saving apparatus.
The wheels have solid rubber tires. it.
is peGaled by two tiremen. sitting tan
dem. and runs rapidly on good roads,
while its handling is extremely simple.
The firemen having the one in charge
at GrueGpwaiG. Ii suburb CT Berlin. re-
Gently covered Il mile. made the hydrant
attachment. and were at work in
something less than five minutes. The
bicycle engine carries u lot OF tools and
implements. slowed snugly away. and
each held securely in place.
The weight of the bicycle itself and
all it carries. is BIT pounds. and the
price Of the entire outfit is 900 marks,
or about $275.
In other particulars Of fire equip
ment. also. the Germans are ahead of
us. In Berlin the firemen wear water
jackets. with double skin. which they
are able to fill with water from the
hose. If the space between the layers
becomes overtilled. the water escapes
through valve at the top of the he'll
met and flows down over the fireman
like cascade. thus doubiy protecting
him. The smoke helmets. also a German
Invention. are largely used throughout
GERMANY and in Austrjo Holland md
Italy. and are now on trial in some of
our fire departments. The smoke he'll
NETS enable the wearer TO breathe and
to see with scme degree of comfort in
n smoke.la atmosphere: some of
the newer patterns contain means of
telephone communication leading out
of the Luilding and into the street be-
low.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21
BRITISH WEST INDIES.
An English Scheme to Give Finan-
cial Aid to Asriculturistsi in
ThOBe islands.

II is reported IN London that the
colonial office has completed IL plan
for the relief Of the British possessions
in the Wgsl Indies. the details Of which
will shortly be made pubic. 1t rs sain
that the rehabilitation of the sugar
industry Of The islands has moi been
left entirely in the hands Gf Sir Thomas
Upton. although Mr.. ChaUii.rIia lain
has accepted the general scheme pro-
posed by that weil-knOwn merchant
and linanciCr. There are four groups
Of tinanci2rS who viii! work al The sub.
j9ci along distinct and separate lines
One of these groups is directly under
the control Of Mr.. Chamberlain and Will
confine its efforts solely TO Jamaica.
Two other groups VIII confine their
work TO Barbados and ST. Nincen,
while ST. Lucia. il is said. will be con-
fined 10 the special care Of Sir Tnoma.
j Upton. Sir Thomas will also hav,
general charge Of refining the !ugar
and selecting markets for il. II is re-.
ported in he colonial ofi.c- hat rs soon
a. The plans are made known the gen
eral public will be allowed 10 join two
or more groups. which will bccom.
stock compares. 1t isexpec,ed that the
foresight and business capacities of Mr..
Chamberlain. combined with govern
meni guarantees. will insure q hearty
response and financially successful is
sue FOR all concerned. The combined
capitals OF these several undertakings
viii not il is anticipated exceed Ell
O0O.00O in all.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

The disappearance Of Lieutenan,
Tohn NJ. Nprll with several Thousand
dollars "f Uncle Sans money is still
unsnlved. 1t is now almost certain
hat he dill not commit suiride, hut
no trace ~ him can he found. IT il
stated that Neall led double life,
frequenting the racetrack where he
lost bis money md associstinR with
women upou whom he spent large
sums.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

General Miles WIS before the court
Vt inquiry yesterday. In the course
" his testimony he said his use of tn.
phrase 3pretenSe of experiment." be-
fore the investigating commission, H.
speaking Of army beef was I'm
forum lte. He discIaimed intending
any inference Of fraud and~~safd h.
should have said refrige rated
beef issue wasson the the Try Of an
experiment and very costly one"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

u is estimated lhHl the world has had
1850 kings or emprrOrs Of whom rec
ords nre known. and who have reipned
over ~ peoples. Or these rulers 300
were overibrown. G. were forced 10 ab.
dictate. % committed suicide % became
mad or imbecile. 100 were killed in bat.
tie. 1873 were captured ny the enemy.
25 were tortured TO death I51 were as
sassinated, and 1903 were executed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21
Faith. Hope and Charity,

London weekly has given two
guineas for definition Of faith. hone
ana charity. II is az follows: Faith
Blind trust in first page Hope What
investors are fed upon. Clarity What
some OF them are likely 10 be brought
10. That is certainly not bad. but This
one Is. perhaps. even better: Faith
The gilt :ha' saves mankind. Hope
The gift that cheers mankind. Charity
The gift that makes man kind.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

An enterpris'ng editor nt an ex-
change says he has been intorviev,ng
the habits Of his town and finds that
nearly all the successful business
men were freely thrashed While
yonng by their parents, while OF the.
thirty street loaiers that were di..
grace to the town. twenty seven had
been MISUNDERSTANDING and the other
three had been raised by their grand.
mothers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

The criminal Record states that
Arizona il the most lawless state in
the Union. Nevada comes second and
staid old Massachusetts comes third
IN the column. Nevada is credited
with popula ion which entities her
TO ratio OF 1892 criminals in every
million inhabitants.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21
FILE YOUR BILLS.

By order Of the Board OF County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County to be acted upon by the
Board, must be filed oD or before the
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon which the Board meets.
otherwise the bills will not be acted
upon until the next meeting of the
Board.
Attest: A. q. DAwIEY
County Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21

vnnlh receive while mt sea. lie if.
!" refore. drawing $500 less thar
General Eagan.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-21
W crit

Is what gives Hoods SarsaparfIla its great
popularity, increasing sales and wonder
full cures. The combination, proportion
and process in preparing Hoods Sarss
parila are unknown to other medicines,
and make 1t peculiar to itself. 1t acts
positively upon the blood, and as the
blood reacLes every part OF the human
system. all the nerves, muscles, bones
and tissues come under the influence OF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

81 have called on you today" said
the professional humorist, with glad
smi e, as he approached the desk of
the great editor and made himself COM
Portable in the precarious. office chair
that once had cane bottom in it, ''to
PROFOUND to you a scheme that seems
to ME TO be up-to-date and well worthy
of consideration.
"Umph r growled the great editor.
Thus encouraged, the humorist pro-
ceedel
''For some time past as you have
doubtless observed, the progress of
the world has developed peculiar
phase, which may be spoken of as
that of lessening. 1t seems to be the
ambition of all inventors to add the
word less to everything that has been
invented in the past. We now have
smokeless powder, painless dentistry,
horseless carriages, wireless tele-
graphy, and many other things have
undergone a change that may be sim
ilarly described; but Twill not trouble
you with complete list. Now it
seems to me that the time is ripe for a
similar stride forward in the field of
humor, and ] have come to you today
with a bundle Of specially prepared
pointless jokes.
And in less time than it takes to
write this hatless and breathless
humcrist was fleeing wildly down the
cheerless street. = Harper's Bazaar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
A PROFESSIONAL "FLoooER



The writer was the other day intro
duced to a stalwart warden Of one Of
our great convict establishments, a by
no means unklndly looking man, who
for many years has been the Official
wielder of the '-nine-tails at the
prison where he serves, says Answers,
Il scarcely know how the new prison
bill will AFFECT me, but | have in the
past logged some scores Of men with
the cat, receiving an extra sum on my
pay OF five shillings for each one op-
Grated upon. I never flogged one yet
that didn't deserve a good deal more
than he got; but, Of course, this is my
point of view. or perhaps sixty men
to whom I have applied the cat-men
ranging in weight from eight to fifteen
stone-I have never known but one
who bore the punishment withou
yells. or. at least grosns. A great deal
depends upon the man who wields the
cat as to the extent Of the pain, and
much also depends upon whether the
cat is an old one, with toughened
thongs, or not. The understood. dis
sipated city street-corner thief suffers
the most. strong fellows who have done
outside work for years not being af-
fected in anything like the same de-
gree. As for the behavior of the
logged, some Of them use awful iIl-
precautions, swearing, with awful oaths,
how they will revenge themselves;
more still yell unlntelligibly, like
whipped children. The doctor present
largely regulates my own efforts. |
have never had to fog the same man
twice; 1 do not think any warden in
England ever had to do so"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Flexible films have recently been
employed in spectroscopic photography
with considerable success, aud are
particularly valuable when used with
arge conclave gratings, whose focal
planes are somewhat curved Sir Nor
nan Lockyer, using Rowland graf
ing, with 20, 900 lines to the inch ruled
on its surface, and having a radius of
81 IL feet, has recently made num-
Der ofphotographs 80 inches in length,
comparing the arc spectrum of iron
with the spectrum of the sun. 1t is
believed that the use OF films will
facilitate the making of photographs
at the next solar eclipse, as the ease
with which they may be shifted will
enable the operators to make an in
creased number of exposures in the
all too short time available. Even
after careful practice and experiment.
ing by two expert photo-astronomers,
it was only possible to secure ten pho
tcgraphs Of the chromosphere at the
beginning aud end of totality at the
last eclipse, and improved apparatus
is now being designed, which, by the
use of films, will greatly increase the
number Of exposures and offer more
data for researches in this department
of astronomy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Charles Burt of Portsmouth, Ohio,
one Of the oldest engineers in the
state, comes near having things all his
own way on his line, says the Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
Several days ago, when his engine,
attached to the mixed train, was rock
ing along at the rate Of thirty-five
miles an hour, he leaned out OF the
window of the cab to sneeze. The
force Of the sneeze threw his false
teeth out alongside the right of way.
AS soon as possible the engine was
stopped and then backed up TO the
scene of the sneeze, where the train
crew and passengers turned out to
hunt for the missing teeth.
The search required an hour
before successful, and all trains on
the division were held cut for that
length Of time Bnt Charley needed
his teeth in his business, and that was
a sufficient excuse.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Because of an inquisitlve turn OF
mind, sub-Polieeman John Atkinson.
Of the twen,y-sesond district, yester-
day had his new summer uniform
thoroughly drenched. Atkinson was
stationed near the Undlne boathouse,
along the schuylkill river. Prior to
the arrival of the parade he became
very much interested in the boats and
fixtures in the clubhouse. Finally he
came to a sign posted on the wall
which read; pull the rope and see
the monkey jump" Atkinson gave
the rope jerk and then proceeded to
do the jumping. He had pulled the
rope attached to the shower bath
Philadelphia Record.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

When Gen. Miles was interviewed by
the correspondent of the Kansas City
Star when he made the charges against
the secretary Of war, It was at once
suspected that the shrewd old head
OF John Sherman was guiding Miles.
This suspicion was so strong that some
one asked Sherman II he had said any
thing to Miles about the controversy.
1t Will be remembered tnes at this time
Miles was in Porto Rico and Sherman
in Washington. Sherman replied to
the question practically as follows: Il
have had no letter from Gen. Miles
since he left Washington, and have
sent no letters to him. | have not dis
eussed the war department with him."
After a pause, the shrewd cid codger.
with twinkle In his eye, added; II
believe, however, that Mrs. Miles and
Mrs. Sherman have exchanged several
letters" He gave a little chuckle, and
said that he had nothing more to say
about the matter. Mrs. Miles is a
niece Of Shermans.-Detroit Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

rhe sundew is one Of the most Gu
rious plants in natures great collec-
ton OF queer things II an unlucky
fly lights on one Of Its leaves that leaf
closes right up wrapping tightly
around Mr.. Fly and staying closed for
days until he Is all eaten Dip. A b,t
Of meat or some Of the white of an
egg dropped on the leaves will make
them do the same thlhs But the
queerest thing Of all Is that these
leaves will pay no attention to a peb-
BILE or a chip Of wood that may be
dropped on them, and will not close
UP at all. If moment later a little
worm should drop on one Of these
same leaves 1t would curl shut at once.
Now, how does this plant know what
is good to eat and what is not?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
Costly noll HOUSES.
Une Ia Germany Valued at Owe
$4,000.

Une Ia Germany Valued at Over
$4,000.
Just think Of dolls house costing
over $4,000. one like that was made
at Utrecht. In Germany, a long time
ago. for little granddaughter Of Peter
the Great. the ruler OF Russia. 1t is OF
gold and ivory and fine jewels and
other costly materials. The reception
rooms are hung with brocade, the
stairs carpeted, the doors open and
shut, and the bedrooms are beautifully
furnished. For little New York girl
a dolls house was not long ago made
which cost several thousand dollars.
Great artists were paid TO paint the
tiny pictures on the walls and to dec
crate the ceilings Of the best rooms,
and the chief upholsterers were EN-
ployed to make the furniture. The
house is two-storled and contains nine
rooms and a hall. But here Is Sc
cret; White these homes for dolly are
wonderful, the little girls who play
with them are not half so happy as
some bright-eyed little ones l know
who have only dolly's house made
out OF cracker box. It's all in be-
ing conterted and loving dolly and
what is hers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The Digboi oil wells, situat d in
remo'e corner of Assam, turn
out, with their present small re-
finery and plant, twelve hundred
candles daily, and should, in the
course Of few years, be capable of
meeting any demand for oil and wax
that is likely to arise. Recent drill
ing operations, indeed, afford conclu-
siye eyi ence that the territory may be
made to yield at least five hundred
thousand gallons a month Of petlo-
leum of excellent quality. The spec
tacle Of four Jets spouting black oil to
a height Of 20 feet supplies striking
picture of the resources Of these wells.
The oil falls into natural reservoir,
one end Of which is artiticially damned
up, and the supply is considerably in
excess of the capacity of the existing
-einesy TO work of.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The progress of civilization has at
last reached the Jordan, aud steam
boat churns the water in which John
barti ed. The Abbott Pachomius, of
the monastery of st. John, at Jericho,
made the first attempt at steam navi-
CATION with dimiuutive launch about
three y airs ago. The experiment was
so successful that small steamer was
purchased year later aud taken to
the Jordan.
This boat, the Prodromus, now
maintai a regular passenger service
between the bridge near Jericho and
the southern end of the Dead sea, and
is well patronized by the tourists and
pilgrims.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Volcano dust carried by the wind
from the Puy mountains in Auvergne
enriches the soil of Limagne with
phosphoric acid and potash. Accord
ing to Mr. Nivois, inspector general Of
mines In France. it is owing to this
natural fertilizer that the soil is SO
rich. A field at Gerzat, Clarmont-
Ferrand. has yielded a fine crop Of
hemp eighteen years running without
any other manure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

While scientific minds are discus
ing the anti-toxin serum treatment of
disease as if it were new thing, the
people of ancient BHrmah are calling
attention to the fact that for centuries
the material they have used in the
common custom of tattoolng has been
an efficient anti-toxin for snake bites.
The tattooed Burmese regard the bites
Of poisonous snakes as harmless.
This, at least, is the statement of a
gentleman from Burmah, who brings
testimony to bear in corroboration Of
his singular statement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
% Mrs. 2inAAam,
Lynn, Wass.


DEAR FRIENp-A year ago was a
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was SO
nervous and restless that l did not
know what to do with myself.
My food did me no good and | had a
bad case of whites. Iwrote to you and
after taking Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, ! can
truly say that feel like a new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful am
to you.
Il have recommended it to all my
friends and have given it to my
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May you live many years
to help our suffering sisters. '-MRs. c.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN,
N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The Sun informs an inquiring cor
respondent that tits the height Of vul-
garity to tuck the corner Of ones
napkin under one's chin at the table.
Undoubtedly the Suns advice is sound
here. Once upon time man en-
tered popular restaurant in Boston,
and after tucking his napkin into his
shirt collar, prepared to order his din
ner.
'What will You have, sir. inquired
the waiter, "a shave or a shampoo ?"
Boston Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

DR.. Kceppe notes that distilled
water is decidedly deleterious to pro-
toplasm, absorbing from the same
saline constituents and swelling its
tissue even to the extent Of destroy
lug the vitality Of the cells. Distilled
water has similar action on tue cells
Of the stomach. producing In some
cases vomiting and catarrhal troubles.
He concludes that the toxic property
of certain glacier aud spring water is
due to its absolute purity, which also
explains why the Sucking Of ice and
drinking of glacier water sometimes
causes stomach arrangement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

"And so you've decided to name
your baby James, have your yes;
but. of course, we shall call him Jim
right from the start" why have you
such a decided preference for that
manner" well, you see, want to give
him a fair show. Jim, you know
rhymes with him, vim, trim, grim,
prim. rim, shin. within, dim, limb
swim and probably lot Of other word
that can't think of just now; so Il
he ever does anything worth mention
ing the poets will not be Likely to over
look it.'-Chicago Times-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The most serious epidemic Of trlchi-
nosis on record happened IN 1865. In
the little town Of Hedersleben. id
Saxony, butcher killed three hogs
and ma e them into fausages. They
were eaten by large number Of the
inhabitants Of the little town. Sew
eral hund ed persons foil desperately
i'll and over one hundred died.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Hardacre- Zeke answered an adver-
tisement whar they said they'd send
him a church organ for a dollar.
Crawfoot-What did he get? Hard
acre-A sample copy Of the New Light
marked: This is the best church Or
gan published"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The record in steel rail making is
clai ell by the south mills of the
Illinois Steel company, South Chicago,
ILL.,. which recently rolled 1910 tons in
l2-hour run. II Is stated that the
Lest previous record for the same
period Of tins was 1901 tons, and this
record was also made by the same
mills. The men engaged in the record
breaking run were not selected for
the occasion. but comprised, it is
stated, the regular night shift.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof Of her ability
to help suffering women.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Skin diseases. such as letter. eczema, ring
worm aalt-rhcum. or anything Of the Kind are
cured by Tetterne. II kills the germs. and the
skin becomes healthy. Its efficacy Is well estab-
lished Hundreds OF testimonials can he shown
by j. T. Shuptrine. Savannah. Ga. Send zoe. for
q box postpaid II your druggist doesn't keep It.