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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Flexible films have recently been
employed in spectroscopic photography
with considerable success, and are
particularly valuable when used with
arge conclave gratings, whose focal
planes are somewhat curved. Sir Nor
ran Lockyer, using a Rowland graf
ing, with 20, 900 lines to the inch ruled
on lis surface, and having radius of
81 IL feet, has recently made a num-
Der of photographs 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 and 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 Cleye-
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 ont alongside the right of way.
AS soon as possible the engine was
stopped and then backed up TO the
scene OF tine 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 out for that
length Of time. But Charley needed
his teeth in his business, and that was
a sufficient excuse.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The sundew is one of the most Gu
rious plants In natures great collec-
tioh Of qteer things. II an unlucky
Hy lights on one of It's leaves that lear
closes right up, wrapping tightly
around Mr.. Fly and staying closed for
days until he is all eaten up. A DIT
Of meat or some Of the white OF an
egs sropped on the leaves will make
them do the same thing. But the
aueerest thing of all is that these
leaves will pay no attention to a peb-
BILE or chip of wood that may be
dropped on them, and will not close
up at all. II 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

Because OF an inquisitive turn of
mind, Sub-Policeman John Atkinson,
Of the twenty-seeond district. yester-
day had his new summer uniform
thoroughly drenched. Atkinson was
stationed near the Undine 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

The progress of civilization has al
last reached the Jordan, and steam
boat churns the water in which john
bapti ed. The Abbott Pachomius, OF
the monastery of st. John, at Jericho,
made the first attempt at steam navi-
CATION with a dimiuutive launch about
three ", ars ago. The experiment was
so successful That a small steamer was
purchased a year later ana taken 10
the Jordan.
This boat, the Prodromus, now
maintai a regular passenger service
between the Bulge near Jericho and
the southern end of the Dead sea, and
is we'll patronized by the tourists and
pilgrims.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
COSTLY Doll HOUSES.
one In Germany Valued at Ot
RfaaOn

One In Germany Valued at Over
sia,oOe.
Just think OF dolls houss 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 storied and contains nine
rooms and a hall But here is Sc
cret; While these homes for dolly are
wonderful, the little girls who play
with them are not half so happy as
some bright-eyed little ones know
who have only dolly's house made
out OF cracker box. It's all In be-
ing contented and loving dolly and
what Is hers.
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 a new thing, the
people of ancient Burmah 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 confederation of
his singular statement.
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 ones chin at the table
Undoubtedly the Suns advice is sound
here Once upon a time a man en-
tered popular restaurant in Boston,
aud 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 2"
Boston Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
% Mrs. 3lnAAam,
Lynn, Mass.


DEAR FRIEND-A year ago 1 was a
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and l would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that | did not
know what to do with myself
my food did me no good and had a
bad case of whites. wrote to you and
after taking Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, 1 can
truly say that feel like a new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful am
TO you.
81 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

a.aslsAitdaso sssss assi9Sa sntEaaIFlia e :. 9
your baby James, have you?" yes
but, of course, we shall call him Jim
right from the start" why have you
such a decided preference for that
name?" well, you see, want to give
him fair show. Jim, you know
rhymes with him, vim, trim, grim
prim, rim, shin, whim. 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

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 fine crop of
hemp eighteen years running without
any other manure.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The Digboi oil wells, situated in
remote corner of Assam, turn
out, with their present small re-
tinery 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-
sive eyi ence that the territory may be
made to yield at least five hundred
thous and gallons a month of petro-
leum of excellent qrality. The spec
tacle of four Jets spouting black oil to
a height of 10 feet supplies striking
picture of the resources of these wells.
The oil falls into natural reservoir,
one end of which is artificially damned
up, and the supply is considerably in
excess of the capacity of the existing
reine,y 10 work off.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

DR.. Koeppe 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
ing the vitality of the cells. Distilled
water has similar action on the cells
Of the stomach, producing in some
cases vomiting and catarrhal troubles.
He concludes that the toxic property
of certain glacier and 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

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
tlai ed by the south mills of the
illinois Steel company. South Chicago.
ILL.,. which recently rolled 1910 tons in
l2-hour run. 1t Is stated that the
Lest previous record for the same
period Of time was 1901 tons, and this
record was also made by the same
mills. The men engaged in the record
breaking ruin 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-
ceivcd 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 salt-rheum, or anything Of the kind, are
cured by Tetterine. II kills the germs and the
skin becomes healthy. Its efficacy Is we'll estab-
lished. Hundreds of testimonials can be shown
by J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah. Ga. Send E0s for
a box postpaid Il your druggist doesn't keep II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Nothing is more refreshing and invigor-
atlnp in summer than daily bath. But 10
have ii eiIectual soft water and good soap
must be Used. ivory soap Is the best Tor
the purpose: it is pure, dlssolves quickly
sweetens and purifles the cutiele, gives q
healthiul glow, and leaves the skin soft
and white Early morning, or just before
retiring ut night, Is the most favorable
time fof bathing. ELIZA n. PAhKEh,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

1t is the only cure for Swollen, Smart
ing. Tired, Aching, Burning, Sweating
Feet. COrns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and
Shoe Stores, Use. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
nctic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo-
pac, the wonder-woT!rer that meKes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
tecd Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
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, in
Saxony. a butcher killed three hogs
and ina ie them into sausages. They
were eaten by large number of the
inhabitants OF the little town. Sew.
eral hund cd persons fell desperately
i'll and over cue hundred died.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without IT, Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy. liver and driving oil inn
Danish pimples. boils, blotches, blaekheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, Csc, 50e.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

E. B. Walthall & Co, Druggists, Horse Cave,
KY, say: Halls Catarrh Cure cures every
one that takes it." Sold by Druggists, 7jc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve RestOrer. - trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd. 81 Arch St. Phla., Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

When Captain Coghan was in command of
the Raleigh he was the smallest man in
stature on that ship.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Ne WinslQw's Soothing Syrup for children
tee.aing,sOiUens the gums, reducing infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c IA bottle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure for
Consumption Mrs. FRANK MoBBs, 2i5 W. I'D
st, New York, Oct. .. 1881.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Lady Colin Campbell is one of the best
fencers in England.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The Able Perosi has resolved to decline
the permanent dictatorship of the Papal
choir
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Don Jaime, the only son of Don Carlos, has
Just won $4,000 in a lottery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

The Prince of Wales is to spend October on
a yacht sailing about the coast Of Norway.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Yang-Tu, China's delegate to the Peace
Congress, was educated at Harvard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

Pierre Lorilard, having tired somewhat of
his voluntary expatriation is booked to re-
turn to New York ere long.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

William Dean Howells has taken to golf as
a recreation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

DR.. Samuel r. Winans, the new dean of
Princeton, is not clergyman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 60c, 81. All druggists
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-06-30
SOUTH.
NORTH.


ST" Stops only on notice to conductor
ngent or on signfl
J. B. HUTCHINSON. J.R. WOOD,
Gen'l Manager. Gen'l Pasa. Agent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-08
MURDER GOES uxAvENoED.
Police Here and N victeria Not
Working on Flora tOnea Gaze.

The murder OF Flora jones'" whose
true name was Mrs. John A. Hagenbaueh,
Is likely to go unavenged At poiic6 head
quarters yesterday II was stated that there
was nothing new in the case. and the same
answer was given at the prosecuting at
torney's office. The police claim that they
OF the physician who performed the crimi-
nal operation on Mrs. Hagerbaugh.
The Victoria police also seem to be en-
tirely content to allow the murder to go
unavenged. Despite the fact that Chief
Reed wired them to look out for and arrest
Antonio Sarants, the woman's alleged
parRmour. the latter Is still at liberty and
still in Victoria At least. so far as the
Seattle authorities are informed.
There Is no question but that 6arantie.
were he so inclined. could give important
information regarding the crime. He un-
doubtedly knows the name Of the physi-
clan who performed the operation. but has
not divulged II. 1t was the opinion OF
Chief Reed that he should DO arrested and
compelled TO do so.
The Victoria police do not seem. how
ever. to take the same view Of the matter
They have practically refused 10 arrest
Sarantis or TO give information from the
Victoria end Of the case. II Is said that
Sarantis stands high in provincial politics,
which may explain the dereliction.
Some people In Seattle think that Saran-
It's Is guilty OF being an accomplice to the
murder OF h.s alleged mistress, and have
suggested that he be prosecuted here on
that charge This phase OF the case how
ever. has never developed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-08
LABOR BECOMING SCARCE.
The Idaho Northern Road Compelled
to Pay LaboFers' Fares.


TO Pay LaboPers' Fares.
The various railroads now having CON-
struction work going on In Idaho and
Washington complain OF the scarcity OF
idle laboring men in Seattle. In fact the
dearth has been so great during the past
ten days that agents of the Idaho North
ern. now building a short line from Weiser.
Idaho, were compelled To visit the vari-
oue labor lodging houses and by means OF
extra inducements offered. enlist men
who were already at work In the city.
Last night 100 Of these men were taken to
the Northern Pacific depot and second
land, from which point they will be ship
ped over the. o. r. & n. to Idaho
1t Is said this Is the first time In the his
tory of Seattle that a railroad company
has been compelled to pay cash fares for
men to go TO work upon their line. Today
IL the number can be secured similar
shipment will be made.
The o. r. 4 N. Is also engaged In con-
struction work In Idaho. and is short OF
company were shipped here, but having no
authority TO pay fares not single man
has been secured or shipped.
The Northern Pacific for the past three
weeks has been using every endeav0r to
secure men for its work at Potlatch. Idaho.
They have only been successful In a small
degree, and as consequence the cut
offs at that point will not be completed a.
early as was expected.
cific, all the lines are shipping men, when
engaged through their own agents. with
out any deposit so that II is not necessary.
as a prominent official stated today. for
any man TO lie idle a day IL he has dis
position TO do work.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-08
GRAHAM REPORTS PROGRESS.
Scheme for q klOndtke Gold Exhlblt
IT the Paris ExpOsitiOn.

Col. Wood OF Dawson. has received a
letter from Thomas Graham, In Paris. tell
Ing of the progress the latter is making
In his efforts to arrange a great Kion,iike
gold EXHIBIT at the exposition TO be held
In the French metropolis In 1900 Graham
says he has the work well In hand and
that he has interested Thomas A. Edison
and other eminent men In the scheme, de-
tails OF which were given In the Post-In-
telsigeneer some months ago on the occa-
Sion OF Crahan's arrival here en- route to
Paris
Edison. Graham says. has evolved pho
Geographic apparatus which he has named
the kioudiscope II is claimed to be the
largest peture-taking apparatus In the
world Beginning at Seattle the operator
will klondiscope or picture every view OF
interest en- route to Dawson reproducing
scenes all the way down the great Yukon
10 ST. Michael
An effort will he made 10 secure a com
plete moving picture Of Dawson represent
ative " the camps great business actiy-
lily. These VIII also include views Illus
trative cf placer mining as executed In the
creeks az the kiondike
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-08
A. II. HOWELI.S' STATEMENT.
Not q Member OF the Port Angeles
cooperative Colony

A. II. Eowclls. mentioned. In yesterdays
PoSt In connection with the
special meeting % shareholders Of the Rem
ten Cooperative Coal Company as a mem
her OF the Port Angeles Cooperative col
ony. has made statement deny ng such
membership. lie SAYS:
1t Is just 10 state that the Renton Co.
operative Coal Company Is purely a bust
ness corporation and differs only from 9TH
sr corporations herause e0nspcsesi Of lary-
er number Of shareholders than ordinary
companies. IL has achieved y large de-
gree of success, as sts annual statements
Will shcw notwithstanding the fact that
II wss originated in the hardest times that
ever visited the Pacific coast
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-08
READY reR BUSINESS.
Great Northern Elevators and Har-
hor at INTERPLAY Completed.

Work on the big grain elevators erected
by President James j Hill AT Interplay
Is now completed. and IL not already. they
viii within few DAYS. pass into the con-
troll OF the Great Northern TO be used for
the storage Of Oriental freight, II the de-
veiopment Of which Mr.. Hu for years
past has used every endeavor. The build
inss are mammoth structures and have a
capacity of millions 81 bushels OF grain.
For several weeks past huge dredging ma
chimes have been at work on the harhor
Immediately connected with the elevator
by large docks This work OF deepening
the hay has heca completely done that
frUm now on the largest Of the great trans
Pacific steamers may enter and tie close
TO the elevator.
Within the building proper is a most per-
feet loading apparatus, by means OF which
grain from aDv part Of the structure may
he transported 20 common center and
automatically loaded. The rapidly with
which the work can be done may be Inn
axined when within iay the larees. Of
tina heats can be loaded and sent out into
the stream