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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

Did you know, papa, that If you
kold a guinea-pig BY the tail its eyes
will drop out?"
His father laughed outright
why who in wonder told you
ouch stun. Louise
The boys all say that" answered
Louis, sober as Judge. and it's so
yes. sir"
4oh, nonsense. said his father
still laughing.
Well you go to the cage and hold
one up, and you'll see.
Just to humor the boy, the father
went out. In moment he came
back looking well inst like man
that's been badly sold.
@The little rascal got me that
time" he said to a friend
But don't see the point" said
the friend.
Don't you9"
No
Wen, guinea-plgs have no tails. .
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

A certain grave and dignified sena-
tor recently took a trip around to
New York by sea. A few hours out
Of Norfolk It came on to blow from
the northeast. kicking up a nasty
sea, and the ship stood first on one
end and then on the other. between
times trying to roll her boilers out.
The senator was dreadfully seasick.
Stepping from his stateroom he
ran plump into lady who was pass
ing from one room to another 10
most embarrassing scant attire. The
lady looked as if she would like TO
sink through the floor.
BE treasured, madam" said the
senator, Il shall never live to tell it, "
Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21
WORST FORM OF ECZEMA
Black splotches All Over Faee--Affected
Parts Now Clear as Ever--Cured by
the Cuticura Remedies.

About four years ago | was afflicted
with black splotehes all over my face and
a few covering my body, which produced
severe itching irritation, and which
caused me great deal of annoyance and
suffering, to sach an extent that ! was
forced TO call in two Of the leading ply.
siciens of my town. After !. thorough ex'
animation of the dreaded complaint they
announced it to be skin eczema in its
worst form. They treated me for the
same for Tho LEACH of one year. but the
treatment did me no good. Finally my
husban purchased sci Of tae Cuticura
Remedies, and after usins the contents OF
the first bottle of Cuticura Resolvent in
connection with Tie Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, the breaking out entirely
stopped. / continued tie use Of he Cuti-
cura Remedies fer six mo tbs, and after
that every spictch as entirely gone and
the affected parts were lett as clear as
ever. The Cuticura Remedies not only
cured me of that 6-eadful disc sc, eczema,
but other complicated .rsables as we'll.
Lizzie l.. Sledge, $40 Jones Ave-, Selma,
Ala Oct. %, 1905"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

The late Paul Laurence Dunbar,
the negro poet" said an editor. "once
addressed a Sunday School in New
York. | heard the address 1t was
delightful. An odd incident happen-
ed. though, at the end, an incident
that Dunbar laughed at as heartily
as the rest of us.
Dunbar. toward the close of his
remarks, said:
And. my little friends, if you do
all these things some day you will
wear a gold crown. Yes. each OF
you some day will wear a gold
crown
"A little chap in the front row.
catching the poets friendly eye,
piped:
My fader wears one now
MOI said the poet.
Yes. he does-on his toof, said
the little char" New York Trib-
une.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21


Whether shiftlessness is vice that
is ineurabie or a habit that can be
overcome, Il Is ANYHOW 3 condition
that perplexes and initiates relieving
officials. Shiftlessness is paying one )
last fifty cents for circus ticket
without learning where tomorrow s
breakfast is coming from. u is a
refusal to repair the LEAH in the
roof when the sun shines II is
killing the goose that lays the golden
eggs. 1t takes no thought Of the
morrow. 1t never lays up anything
for rainyday. II always ignores
opportunities. 1t prefers to rely on
neighborhood bounty to hustling for
itself It won't work. except undor
the pressure of necessity. 1t never
gets ahead. -Hartford Times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

A youth from the country, who
was new to the delights of town
lodging, recently entered an oilshop
and, producing bottle labelled Best
Unsweetened Gin" asked for pint
of lamp oil. Better take the label
off, in case of accidents. hadn't II"
asked the GILMAN. Don't matter a
bit" was the reply, there's only me
and the cat ever goes to the cup
board. and I don't mind if l do kill
the cat"
KILLED the cat YETI" asked the oil
man, as the youth was passing the
next day.
NO, l amt" said the youth, with
puzzled look. but there's bit Of
mystery somewhere. My landlady
has been quite queer since last night;
she won't open her mouth within a
yard of box of matches. and she
smells something awful O. paraffin."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21
Ncwshoy,s Qnlck Wa.

A newsboy jumped on Linden
Avenue car the other night and yelled
Evening - Seven hundred people
found dead"
The few papers he had were
bought quickly AS the boy was
nearing the rear door Of the car a
gentleman, who could not secure a
paper asked; Sonny, where were
the seven hundred people found
dead?"
Out in a graveyard responded
the urehin as he jumped from the
car.
The passengers all Joined IN the
laugh except one old man. who NUM-
bled something about enforcing the
law imposing a penalty for getting
money under false pretences.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

for six months could not get out Of
the house. ! was nervous, restless
and sleepless at night, and lame and
sore in the morning. Sometimes ev-
erything would whlrl and blur before
me. I bloated so badly | could not
wear tight clothing, and had to put
on shoes two sizes larger than usual.
The urine was disordered and pas
sages were dreadfully frequent. 1
got help from the first box Of Doan's
Kidney Pills. however. and by the
time | had taken four boxes the pain
and bloating were gone / have been
In good health ever since"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a
box. Foster-Mllburn CIV Buffalo,
N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

A Scotch visitor to the Carlyles. in
Cheyne row, was much struck with
the sound proof room which the sage
had contrived for himself in the attic,
lighted from the top, and where no
sight or sound from outside could
penetrate. My certes, this is fine,"
cried the old friend, with uncon-
scious caroasm. Here We may write
and study all the rest Of your life
and no human being be one bit the
wiser
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

1t was once told to a certain king
Of England that Lord Blank was his
politest subject Il will test him. "
said the king and showed Lord Blank
to the royal carriage, holding the
door for him to enter first, which
he did, you are right" said the
king "a lesser man would have
troubled me with ceremony"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21
Mss KoteMsDonolo

More than likely you speak the saI1
words yourself, and no doubt you fcl
far from we'll. The cause may be ca il
traced to some arrangement Of the Il
male organs which manifests itself /
depression OF spirits, reluctance to 4
anywhere or do anything. backachI
bearing-down pains. fiatulencv. ner'
business. sleeplessness, or other i
male weakness.
These symptoms are but warning
that there is danger ahead. and unle.
needed a life of suffering or a se,i.,i
operation is the inevitable resu -
The never.failing remedy foraiTthet
symptoms is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vel
etable Compound.
Miss Kate Mcdonald Of WOODBRIDGE
N. j., writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
" Restored health has meant 80 much to ID
that | cannot help from telling about il ID
the sake of other suffering women
" For long time l suffered untold agor
with female trouble and irregularitia
which made me physical wreck, and no ID
thought would recover, but Lydia E. PM
hams Vegetable Compound has entirel
cured me, and made me we'll and strcug, an
] feel It my duty to tell other suffering wound
what a splendid medicine It isp
For twenty-five years Mrs. Pinkhart
daughter-in-law OF Lydia E. Pinkha1J
has under her direction, and since lid
decease, been advising sick women frd
Of charge Her advice is free an
always helpful. Address, Lynn, Mas.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

been exposed again
and again to changes
Of weather. 1t is no
wonder my kidneys
gave out and I went
all to pieces at last.
For five years ! was
fading away and
finally SO weak that
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

Mems Shoes, IS 70 Sl.bo. BOYS. shoes. 3
oSf25. Wofnen's Shoes. $500 TO $3.50.
Misses G chiidren's shoss. 81. IS to $ioo.
Try W. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and
Children's shoes; for style, ct and woRr
they excel other makes.
II could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. and show
you how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made. you would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are Of greater value
than any other make
Wherever you live, you can obtein W. l..
Douglas shoes. His name and price IS stamped
on the bottom, which pfotscts you against hgs
prices and Inferior shoes Take no xubsff=
fate. Ask your dealer for W. L. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them.
Fast Color Egeiets used; they uH not venf brGssq-
White for illustrated catalog Of Fall Styles
w. L. DOUGLAS, Dept IS. Brockton, Mass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

When one man wants TO turn ar
other mans head he tries TO get hif'
ear, but a woman makes an effort u
catch his eve.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

A woman doesn't object so much TO
man't past as she does to his pres
ents-to some other woman,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

FITS, st. vitus Dance. Nervous Diseases per-
manentlycure by DR.. Hines Great Nerve
Restorer 50 trial bottle and treatise free
Dr. Il. r. Kline. Id. 93l Arch ST.. Phila., Pa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

A tombstone record has no influence
with the recording angel.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

Mrs. - asipws Soothing Syrupfor Children
teethine. s5ftens thegums, reducesinhamlna-
ton, allays pain, cures WIND colic, soca Dottie
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

Isn't Il queer that the things people
want to know most are usually none
or their huHincss7
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21

Did you ever see a beauty specialist
who was beautiful
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21
WOMEN'S NEGLE|
sUFFERIEeTHEsUREPEHAI


How many women do you know
arc perfectly well and strong ? /
hear every day the same story over
over again. II do not feel wall
so tired all the time -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-09-21
FADED TO A SHADOW.


Mrs. Remethe Myers. Of $50 South
Tenth St. Ironton. o., says. Il have
worked hard in my time and have
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
VERY CHOICE RESIDENCE.

Elegant Groom house. situated on the south
SIDE of Dwight way, east OF Regent St, in the
FflIegass Tract; best location in town for
narty that wants to rent rooms be bought
Tor p few days at $4,000: $500 down, balance
$500 can stand on present mortgage: interest
at per cent.
A beautiful home In the Wheeler Tract; To-
Gated 3 blocks north OF the University OF Call
fornfa at 1855 Leroy ave, near Cedar st. ;
oornrosndinr a most magnificent view Of the
hav Mt Tamalpais, San Francisco and Berke-
iez-lev. has roone, plenty Of closets, loggias
sr6 every modern convenience. including a
Roberts rapid water heater; II the tinting does
not suit we viii change II; the house is
rounded by a lawn and "a rose bushes and has
- ornamental stone coping in 'front.' 10 get
-te-e take Euclid-ave- car 70 Hilgard ave. and
walk north one block. then east one block to
house.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
rH1s Is a eENUINE sNAP nv INcoMB

THIS Is A GENUINE SNAP IN INCOME
PROPERTY.
South side Dwight way, east Of Shattuck
ave. q so by S. 90: a 3-story new brick
building rented on good lease till October, 1908.
for $40 per month; two stores with apart
rnents above; hrst-class in every way; property
close 70 Key Route and s. P station Dwight
vay) constantly and surely increasing in
value: only $1,000; adjoining frame building
recently sold for $4,000
We have several others worth considering;
one consisting OF 3-story frame and cement
building for S13, 600; income $100 per months
another including the above for S22,750 with
additional income OF $40 per month; total in
come s145 per month; these properties win in
crease 25 per cent within a month
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
SPECIALS IN INVESTMENTS

SPECIALS IN INVESTMENTS
IN business properties IN Berkeley's main busi-
ness center, and. good for long advances on
present prices
So 250-Lot with good house bringing per
cent on cost OF property.
S5sl5e-Cor1er lot. with house, bringing fair
income.
'S1e. .O0O-Laree lot IN choice location on main
street; with buildings yielding a mod
crate interest cost Of property.
S&4S, ,00o-SOx110s right IN the thick OF it, fine
business block: stores and fats well
rented: better see this
RESIDENCE PROPERTY
&l,15O-45xl30i west front on Grove st; cen
tral
81 s0O-4 rooms. hall. bath, pantry, laundry:
not a fy speck. street work complete;
near cars and projected Key Route sta
tiOn:. easy terms
S2,5Oo-5-roCrn cottage complete: IN nice con-
dition; basement; barn; fruit trees; lot
negie Library, Key Route; main bust
ness center.
S4.5o0-S rooms: strictly up TO date; double
floors: best Of plumbing; first floor
finished in light spruce; large rear upper
balcony model plan: unobstructed bay
views and a charming outlook from
every window in the house. including
kitchen pantry and laundry: elegant
location and the nearest point 10 the
cars and trains and least climb 10 Sc
cure the delightful views
IS. 75e-A lovely new bungalow cottage: the
prettiest thing in town; hall and recep-
tiOn room are unique and very attrac-
tive: choice location: large lot; beautiful
THE ALLEN Co.
1923 Center 81.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
FRUITVALE ADV'TSMNTS
FRUTTvALE REAL ESTATE.
cHAs. F. LEE

1900 Fruitvale ave.
SI50-Cottage OF 8 rooms; lot 50xlOO.
S1550-Modern 4.rooin cottage; hne view; one
block to street cars; $3.50 cash balance 80
monthly: choice corner: lot bOx125-
$2100-Just finished; cottage OF rooms. oatn
and pantry close to depot; lot 55x1uo.
S2600-New cottage. large rooms. bath and
pantry; reception hall, laundry splendid view
Of bay and mountains: blocks to street cars.
sandy loan soil; fne nelghborhOOd; lot 49xllu'
easy terms.
$2e00-New cottage; rooms, bath and pam
walks: sewer, gas, electricity; close to Fruit
CHICKEN RANCH
Good Groom house. large barn. COW Sheds
Al brocder house. incubator house and incu-
tator 490 capacity. large chicken house. all
lattice fenced and cross fenced; fine wen OF
water; young fruit trees; cypress hedge; Al
sandy loam soil; close 10 electric cars and fine
school, macadaniZed streets; at the base OF
the foothills; the best bargain i know OF for
a poultry farm: property 15ox256 feet: all in
closed with hne galvanized wire fence prlcs
all told S2250.
S2500-Lot 320x170; 4-roorn cottage stable
fine fruit trees. gigantic shade trees, creek OF
running water: sandy loan soil: L block TO
street cars: close to Fruitvals ave-. schools
$1,000 cash-4-room cottage; fuu bearing
fruit trees: grand view: close TO school and
churches; Ii lots. 325x155; sandy loan soil;
away from winds and fogs; price all told
$3.50.
FRUITVALE BOULEVARD TRACT
Acknowledged to be the finest property ever
placed upon the market in FruitvaIe: terminus
OF S. P. trains: street lines; high and
grammar schools; splendid soil; city water adj
joining new boulevard to Haywards; only S5
down and SIS monthly 721 lots sold within the
past L. months: IL you want homo or specu-
latiye property this is the best Fruitvale has to
offer you; there only ITO lots left you
had better come quick; remember IS down and
80 monthly: title absolutely perfect and you
.CHAS. F. LEE, Fruitvale; George H. Lee,
Ith and Broadway. Oakland office
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
KELLEY ADVERTS'NTS
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE.
MCLAUGHLIN & sULLY's SPECIALS.

MCLAUGHLIN & sULLY's SPECIALS.
NORTH BERKELEY
4ox135; on Milvia st, near Eunice: very
4ox135; on Francisco st. between Grant and
MCGEE ........ .......... ........:-.. StoV
4ox135; on Edith ST., between Vine and
4oxis5; on Grant ST., near Rose; fne view. $3.50
WEST BERKELEY.
we have long list OF the most desirable
locations for those of moderate means These
lots vary in price from 5000 up GIVE US a
chance to show you what we've got
HOUSES
Nice new house on Ninth St, between Addison
and Allston way; convenient rooms bath
and all modern improvements; electric ngnt;
good street; cement sidewalks. .SzSuV
Good house on Ninth ST., near University ave-
large rooms and bath; modern conVen-
fences; street work all done; rented for $40
per month; would make nice home..S2625
BATH etc. all in good shape and ready for
occupancy; street work done; cement side
walks, very convenient location. Sz4UO
House and two lots on Oxford st, north OF
Eunice North Berkeley; rooms and base
ment also stable, ETC.. and many plants.
flowers. etc.; lot eox135; good location for
florist or gardener .....---.-....- SSVVO
Lovely home on west side Of Fulton St, be-
tween Carleton and Derby; large rooms.
bath patent toilet and every possible con-
venience; large lot and handsome house;
finished inside and outside IN the most taste
fui manner; this is a HOME and will appeal
to the artistic instincts OF any real home
lover. Terms can be arranged. ...... .S410O
Beautiful home on Oxford ST.. North Berkeley.
well-arranged rooms; porcelain bath and ele-
CANT lavatory accommodations; everything
new, commodious and comfortable: interior
woodwork finished In Flemish oak; hne ar
tstic mantel in dining-room; nice garden and
lawn. This is a splendid opportunity to
secure an up-to-date residence ... $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
RARE OPPORTUNITY.

u Per Cent. INVESTMENT u Per Cent
FOR few days only can sell this fine prop
er1y- lot 4OxI41: new 3-story building, stores
and fats: central location.
Price S1O.5OO. Rents s1O2 so.
no VACANCIES
Investigate al once or you viii not get H.
S195o-5-room cottage: hath electric lights: 3
blocks from station; lot 3Sx112; street
work and sidewalks al done; easy terms.
C2I9D
s2450-High basement cottage: now complet-
ing: rooms. bath. gas and electric
lights: lot 40x75; street work and side
walk done. close 10 station; cash 500.
S2T50-In Santa Fe Tract; new Broom bunga-
low cottage; bath. gas and electric lights.
etc. lot 35x135: al street work and side
walk done also a lawn (2194
So5O0-AIoderu 5-room cottage near foothills;
bath pantry laundry, paneled dining
room; lot zox120: all street work done.
C2S0s)
e355O-Sew house: rooms. bath. laundry
pantry, psneled dining-room; electric
sights, gas for fuel. street work and side
walk done.
H D. IRWIN. Lorin Station,
South Berkeley Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
FRUITyAI.E PROPERTY
sTERNBERG, CHISHOLM & LINDBERG,
zoos Broadway. Oakland


S310o-Beautiful modern 5-room cottage
on large lot. near upper Fruitvale school; /;
rooms paneled; gas and electric lights;
lot planted in fruit and flowers; part cash,
balance easy payments.
$115o-Corner lot Peralta ave, 150x125;
level; beautiful view: street work all
done; best buy in Fruitvale.
S22oo-New 2-story house on lot 50x125; close
TO Fruitvale ave. and near school; built
by owner for himself; outbuildings and all
modern conveniences; a bargain
S16Oo-New 4-room cottage on large corner lot
near school and line; sewer; gas and
electric lights; beautiful view OF bay and
surrounding hills
S1650-New 4-room cottage on lot SSx120x15O;
block from Fruttvale ave-: gas, city
water and all modern conveniences; good
place to raise chickens
S41o0-One OF the many beautiful homes on
Fruitvale ave-; house OF 10 rooms; lawn.
fruit trees, outbuildings. etc; beautiful
view and bargain at the price
$35-Beautiful lot, 30 yards from upper
Fruitvale school and adjoining new Meth
odist church property; street work done;
have several other bargains In Fruit
vale and East Oakland
STERNBERG, CHISHOLM & LINDBERG,
zoos Broadway, Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
SOMETHING GOOD.
HnD EEW nAYC ONLY

SOMETHING GOOD.
FOR FEW DAYS ONLY.
SW corner; vacant lot. 110x9O for $51, 300;
a little over $3.50 per foot; there is no corner
anywhere near this for less than $4Oo per foot;
this Is the best bargain in unimproved property
ia Berkeley; IL will go quickly.
East side OF Shattuck ave, north Of Dwight
way; 45x12o, for SIS, ,T5o; $3.50 per foot; vacant,
but well worth the price.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
BERKELEY ADVERT'S'NES
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE.


BIRDsALL CRAIG.
PISS Shattuck ave-, near Berkeley station
Pretty cottage in North Berkeley with west
frontage; handy to communicatioLi
rooms and bath; price $3.50.
Swell house of rooms in the Berry-Bangs
Tract; large lot; price $4,000.
Beautiful home on College ave, sw expos
ure; large rooms; hardwood floors; price
We offer for few days one of the SWEETEST
homes in Eastern Berkeley; unobstructed view
of the bay; this house is magnfcently finished
with beam ceilings and hardwood floors; 'front.'
street; east Of Piedmont and north OF Dwight
way; offered for a few days only for SO. 600.
Two choice lots on Derby ST.. east of College
ave-; very reasonable prices.
so feet on Benvenue ave- with west frontage;
160 feet deep; one Of the best buys in Berkeley
today for $1,000.
mont district covered with shrubbery and how-
ers; just the place for home; bargain
See us for business property near the Key
Route station at CIaremont and College aves. );
We have some choice properties to offer.
Oaklawn is attracting a great deal Of atten-
ton; this piece Of property can be had on
eass rms, sueSI MotA anu sIue~tliAS ooAo'
-
HILL PROPERTY.
BAYvIEw PROPERTY
ELEVATED PROPERTY.
All this means Hillside Terrace; this piece
Of property just east of the Key Route station
at College and C1aremont aves. has an unob-
structed view of the bay; close proximity to
car communication; sewers, sidewalks and
street work complete; low prices and easy
terms.
Buy a lot in Broadway Heights; swell 50-foot
lots street work and everything complete;
prices range from $1,000 up; all lots 40 feet
deep
One Of the best corners Telegraph ave.
for sale for a few days at q sacrifice
For homes. business property and invest
ments see
BIRDSALL & CRAIG,
21s5 Shattuck ave-, at Berkeley station
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15
oAKLAND-oAKLAND.

elegant modern 10-room colonial house;
,-.ars I'D. in Oakland; IN very desirable To-
calftv. built for owner, who mas occupied It
49, 49, az ro~nnIetion and only offers TO sell on
,,ro,,rt of business location; this house has
ses,ttern frontage OF 80 feet on a large deep
- -,itt q fiue lawn. shrubbery, shade trees,
-, -, a bargain at $500; only $500 cash Heed
sd- balance to suit purchaser. cash or time.
Free maps Of Berkeley al our ofnce-
BAILEY-DoDGE co. dnc.),
2l31 Shattuck ave-,
o,n RArkeIev station at Key Route terminus.
OSF Phone Berkeley 100.