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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12
Plea For Women At The Polls.

Miss Agnes Slack of Derbyshire,
England. secretary of the Worlds
WomaI's Christian Temperance
Union, will be the guest this after
noon of the New Century Club, where
she will give talk on 'Womanhood
in Various Countries Miss Slack
is particularly well suited to discuss
this subject, as she has made life
long study of woman-her work and
her sphere-and has travelled almost
all over the world, having only Just
returned from an extended tour in
South Africa. where she delivered a
series of lectures on temperance.
In speaking of the work which
the women suffrage organizations
were doing in America and in Eng
land, she said:
1.-THE women's organizations at
home are politically. far stronger
than they are in America. They have
grown to great power, and now have
a very important bearing on every
election. A woman is not permitted
to cast a vote-this will not always
be so-but she can and does influence
the policy of the voters.
There is every reason why an
equal franchise should be extended
to women. They are taxpayers.
There is in England no portion of a
woman's life that is not touched by
the public policy of the country. and
on many questions of public import
woman is far more capable to pass
Judgment than man. Philadelphia
Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12
The reIepl,one voice.

An Indiana Telephone girl has won
a husband because OF her sweet
voice. Doubtless the husband Is 70
be congratulated, because, as high
authority has 1t, a voice gentle, soft
and low Is an excellent thing In
woman, and Is. It may be added. es-
pecially desirable in the case OF the
woman who presides over the domes-
tic hearth. With this example be-
fore them, and others Of the kind
now and then reported. It might be
thought that the young women at
the telephone exchanges would en-
gage in systematic cultivation OF
sweet and musicar irftonation. There
is, however, a much better oppor-
tunity before them for winning popu-
larity than is to be gained by mere
vocal sweetness, and that is prompt
ness OF speech and action. What
does II matter to the average tele-
phone patron whether the voice of
the operator at the switchboard is
melodious Of not If 1t Is slow in
coming over the wire. or II It is
heard, after long delay, only to drawl
number" and again NUMBER"
after more delay, and then connects
with a number quite different from
the one the patron calls. What does
It profit the telephone girl, matri-
monially Of otherwise, IL she calmly,
through in dulcet voice. declares to
the anxious caller that the line IS
busy now" and continues 50 to as
sert. while the impatient man at the
other end OF the wire with good
reason to know 1t is not busy listens
in a frenizied state Of mind to her
idle chat with her chums? Ney,
verify. II is not sweetness for which
the telephone subscriber yearns, but
for a swift answer to his calls and
prompt and accurate connection with
the other telephone. The voice may
be shrill and sharp. or hoarse and
raucous, or 1t may be impeded by a
wad of gum. but 1t will win favor II
It only responds quickly. II the tele-
phone girl cannot be both mellinu-
Gus and prompt. let her be prompt,
and she will be more likely 10 get
husband than through sweetness
alone. Also she will do much to
lessen the present sum total Of I'M
seemly wrath and profanity in the
community. She may, in fact, II she
will. become a great moral agent
Indianapolis Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

In the yard of the famous old
Ship House. 6338 Germantown Ave
nue., the wonderful relics and curios
which the place contained were sold
at auction yesterday morning. There
was no MISLEADING the genuine an
tiquity of anything in the old Ship
House, and fashionable society wom-
en-, of whom there were about 500
present. ran everything up to fabu-
lous prices
Until recently the house was the
home OF Miss Jane Bocltius, nom
agenarian, who is the sole surviving
daughter of Charles Bockius. The
Ship House has been In this family
since 1886. Miss Bockius continued
to live there until last January, when
she fell and broke her thigh. since
which time she had been in the Jew
ish Hospital
How long ago the Ship House was
built built no one knows. When
the front and newer portions of the
building we're added in 1850 1t was
already venerable. The name Ship
House came from the plaster-of-paris
cast OF ship that adorned the lower
gable, and this leads to the belief
that an old sea captain built the
house.
1t was an inn In Revolutionary
times, and popular as a stopping
place for sleighing parties After
that hall was built in the rear, and
It was occupied by fire company,
then as a dance hall and Sunday
School headquarters. and in 1886 it
became a girls boarding school,
At the present time 1t is in so
delapidated a condition that those
who attended the sale yesterday
were not permitted to enter it.
Philadelphia North American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12
LOOSE TEETH
Made Sound BY Eating Grape.Nuts

Proper food nourishes every part
of the body, because Nature selects
tho different materials from the food
we eat, to build bone, nerve. brain,
muscle, teeth, etc.
All we need is to eat the right kind
Of food slowly. chewing It velour
digestive organs take 1t up into the
blood and the blood carries It all
through the body, to every little nook
and corner.
II some one would ask you, us
Grape-Nuts good for loose teeth7"
you'd probably say, No, don't see
how It could be" But a woman in
Ont; rio writes;
For the past two years I have
used Grape-Nuts Food with most ex-
cellent results. 1t seems to take the
place OF medicine in many ways,
builds Up the nerves and restores the
health generally.
"A little Grape-Nuts taken before
retiring soothes my nerves and gives
sound sleep" because It relieves
irritability of the stomach nerves, be-
ing predlgested foodl
Before used Grape-Nuts my
teeth we're loose in the gums. They
were SO bad I was afraid they would
some day all fall out. Since l have
used Grape-Nuts l have not been
bothered any more with loose teeth.
IAN desire for pastry has disap-
peared and I have gained in health,
weight and happiness since begal
use Grape-Nuts." Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich. Get
the famous little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" IN pkgs. There's a rea-
son.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

b. H. GREEN's Sons, OF Atlanta, Ca, ara
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise
ment in another column Of this paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

1t is hard for the man who enjoys
three square meals a day to pose as {
pessimist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

Jamie, dear child and wee glutton,
liked sugar on bread;
Kind. indulgent old aunt gave him
sugar of lead,
Jamie's death yexed HIS dad, but he
said, TITS an III
Wind" and so forth: twill save me
on the grocery bill"
Cleveland Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reduceslnnammla-
ton, allays pain, cures wind conc, Soca pottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

It's pretty hard to be dishonest and
good natured at the same time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-12

Perhaps you may have noticed that
when people promise you big things
they always qualify them with a big
ger If
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
TEETH THAT WERE USELESS
Puzzle 70 the Man Who Had Sud-
denly Sustained the Loss
Of Them.

Harry Leon Wilson, author OF The
Spenders." was domieiled for a summer
In Connecticut with colony OF artists
and writers. all OF whom had 10 go into
the city every day. relates the Saturday
Eveuing Post.
Wilson was doing nothing but loaf
Ing. he loafed artistically. and from
time 90 time met and had fun with
some OF the natives OF the place. One
day he found two men in the road who
seemed congenial. and he struck up an
acquaintance with them. He proposed
drive and they got surrey and two
horses.
Can you driver" asked Wilson.
Sure" one OF his sudden friends re-
piled. "a am a fine driver"
They got aboard and started down
the road Before they had gone half a
mile the team was frightened by a
passing automobile and ran away. The
driver valiantly steered the horses
into q telegraph pole and Wilson and
his two friends were thrown helter-
SHELTER into the road.
Wilson slowly gathered himself to-
gethes. One OF his friends was sitting
In tho ditch rubbing his bruises and
the other stood In the middle OF the
road gazing in fearful misery nj two
front teeth which he held In the palm
or his hand.
Pretty lucky escape, wasn't III"
asked Wilson. for want OF something
better 70 say.
Yes replied the man with the
teeth. weeping afresh. but please. oh.
please. tell rue. what shall do with
these?"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
TERRIBLE ITCHING SCALP.
Eczema Broke Out Also on Hands and
Limbs--An Old Soldier Declares:
"cuticura is a blessing

AT all times and 10 all people ! am
willing 10 testify 20 the merits Of Ctti-
cura. II saved me from worse than the tor.
ture OF hadcs, about the year 1900 with
itching ON my scalp and temples, and after.
wards It commenced 20 break out on my
hands. Then Il broke out on my limb.
then went 20 a Surgeon, whose treat
ment ala me no good, but rather agra.
waited the disease. 1 then told him /
would 60 and see a physician IN Erie.
The reply was that / could 80 anywhere.
but case OF eczema like NINE could not
be cured; that ] was too old 800. 1 went
20 an eminent doctor IN the city Of Erie
and treated with him for SIX months. with
ike results. | had read Of the Cuticura
Remedies, and 30 / sent for the Cnticura
Soap, Ointment. and Resolvent. and con-
tinued taking the Resolvcnt until / had
taken sls bottles, stopping il 20 take the
Pills. was now getting better 1 took
two baths day, aud at night / lei the
lather Of the Soap dry on. / used fhe
Ointment with great effect after Washing
In warm water, 10 stop the itching at
once. am now cured. The Cuticura
treatment is a blessing, and should he
used by every one who has itching Of the
skin. ] cant say any more, and thank
God that lie has given the world such a
curative, VIM. II. Gray, 1903 Mt. Vernon
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, August 2. 1905"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
A Great Ionic.
Save the Babies.

BNFANT MORTALITY something fgh We hardly realize that Of
all the children born civilized countries twenty-five per cent? nearly
neuarte die before they reach year; hreven per
than ne-h before they ve and one-ha before they
We do hesitate say that timely Catoa would
y these precious lives Neither do hesitate that many
nn deaths occone by preparations Drops nctures
soothing ups sold for chdns complaints less opium
morphine They considerable quantities. deadly pons In any quantity
they % rard circulation and lead cngeson Sickness DEATH CaOria
exactly the but that it bears the signature Of
Ch Fletcher Casia the blood circulate properly opens the
pores Of the skin and alays fever.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
One on the Doctor.

A Baltimore physician who boarded
a crowded car In Charles street, no.
ticed n woman standing and a big Ger
man sprawling over twice the seat
area that was necessary TO him. In.
dignantly the physician said TO his:
"see here! Why don't you move a
little 80 that this tired woman may
have a seatH" For moment the Ger
man looked dazed. Then a broad
smile spread over his countenance as
ne answered: Say dots n Joke on
you, all right Dots my vife!"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

A man who had started with a
friend on a weeks automobile tour
stayed away two weeks. When finally
they got back 20 town. he went home.
and his wife received him coldly.
what he dreaded was n scolding and
an upbraiding. II am so glad TO be
back with you here. dear" he said;
"but pity Pltcoe. Poor old Pitcoe?'
what is the matter with Pitcoe?'
said the lady. sharply. "Ah. poor fei.
low" said her husband. "at this mo.
ment his wife Is giving him the very
deuce!" And that Willy speech got
him OF.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Low Rates to California.

To accommodate summer tourists 10 Cal.
ifofnia the Union Pacific has authorized
the very law rate OF one fare plus 81
tor the round trip 10 either san Francisco
or Los Angeles. Tickets on sale june 18th
90 July 7th. with final return limit Septem.
Der 18th, 1905. Also other low rates 70
California points during the summer. In
quire Of w. G.. Neimyer, g. A., 40 Jack
son Boulevard, Chicago, I'll.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Nentrnlized.

Hc-Graciousl Did you notice the
terrible smell that automobile made
that went by little whole ago.
4 she--No. dear; was peeling onions
for dinner then.-Yonkors Statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Head on a Pivot.

The trouble e. she's too fond OF
talking behind her back"
Behind whose backf"
Her own. She's a regular rubter-
neck."-Phliacdphia Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Certainly Took II

Redd-fIow did the horse take the
hurdle to-day
Grcene-All right. lie took II about
20 yards with him.-Yonkers states.
man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
-.~Njt,, ---Nr-s.---as>-..--~ar-.E
Explanation.

Myer-Your friend Cutter always
speaks well OF everybody.
Gyer-Mere force OF habit
Myer-Ilow's thatg
Gyer-He used to carve epitaphs on
tombstones.-C Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

You may have observed that dress
makers never seem 20 tire of their et-
forts TO improve on the work OF ma
ture
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Nnt Sd Foollah.

Il can't understand why mon drink
whisky" she said. Does Il quench
thirst7" "a
"Of course not" he replied. f"If II
did they wouldn't be foolish enough TO
drink it."-Chioago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

what the world needs Is men who
do more OF their work by day and
more OF their dreaming by night.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Few girls would Improve their INTEL
lects at the expense OF their shape
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
Made Of extra quality tobacco Your deal.
er or Lewis factory, Peoria, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

First Merchant-well. cheer up. old
duck You never know your luck.
Second Ditto-Thats fact. | aon't
believe I've ever seen mine.
First Merchant - Always out, 1
s'pose?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Good Test OF the Dog.

sunurbanite (to ylsitor)-oh. how
are your Come right In. Don't mind
the dog.
visltot-But won't he biteg
That's just what ! want 10 see.
only bought that watchdog this morn
ing."--La Rive.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

There is enc advantage in this bust
ness. unused the expert gardener. as
he stood in his orchard 1T is graft
ing all the time. but you can always
get the public to swallow lt"-Balti-
more American.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

You can generally size up man by
the things he doesn't do.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Mr. ii. j. Henneman, Oakland. Neb.,
writes
~ waited before writing 20 you about
my sickness, catarrh of the stomach,
which had over year ago.
There were people who told me 10
would not stay cured, but l am sure
that am cured, for l do not feel any
more i'll effects, have a good appetite
and am getting fat
$50 l am, and will say 20 all, am
cured for good.
:" thank you for your kindness.
"PeruHa wiz be our house medicine
hereafter.
Catarrh OF the stomach Is also known
in common parlance rs dyspepsia, gas
trits and Indigestion. No medicine
will be of any permanent benefit except
IL removes the catarrh.
A Great Ionic.
Mr. Austin NJ. Small. Astoria, Ore,
writes. During the hot weather Of
the past summer lost my appetite
tried Peruna, and found IL pleasant 20
take, n splendid appetizer and great
tonic"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to Chas. III. Fletcher.

DR. A. IT. rcer OF 81
DR. Philadelphia,
DR. J waggone OF Chicago III. recommend
II
have dyouCas In
IL
TX
a. D g O. sag Of Omaha N cestoa Ideal medicine
proprietary neine
o
the
medical
ana medicine children In
OF Nj.
In
Of
this locality It's efficiency meita"
twelve
Kind ing safe the hands relieving
q
n add
ingredients
qualities choerully" - '~-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Talent often regards with envy the
well-nlled stomach OF mediocrity.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Synopsis of the Important Pro-
visions of the New Law.

The Term Common Carriers Includes
Railroads, Express Companies,
Cleeping Car Companies and Pipe
Lines-Passes May BE ISSUED 10
Railroad Employes-Authority Of
Commission 70 Fix Rates.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

There is always room at the top. or
course, but sometimes it's a whole lot
more sociable at the bottom.--Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
went with the Suit.

Muggsy - Where did yer SIT dc
watch
Ganer-Got Il wild suit o. clo'es.
Jaw! goin; de clothin' men amt
giyin away no watches like that wild
suits o cloes"
Wei. dis was a secondhand suit
what belonged TO a gent what was in
swimmin' philadelphia Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Penalties Are Provided.

The penalties provided for violation
OF these rates are as follows:
That section OF the act entitled AN
net TO further regulate comemroe with
foreign nations and among the states"
approved February 10. 1903. be amend
ed 50 as TO read as follows;
The willful failure upon the part or
any carrier subject 20 said acts To file
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
SEASHORf FASHIONS

The fashions of the town are really
of very little Importance in July. A
early as May ! the fashionables begin
10 leave the city and by June 10 their
usual haunts know them not and a
seeker for the latest what's what In
feminine apparel must HE herself 20 the
fashionable seaside OF mountain resorts,
or better still. 10 the exclusive colonies
where styles far foreign 10 early spring
vogues are oftenest born. There re-
mains little TO be seen that's new in the
city unless one frequent certain favored
luncheon places where congregate the
women in for a days shopping or pass
ing through town on the way from one
summer resort TO another But the ap-
parel at such places is apt TO be only
smart walking or travelling suit.
/ This may be truly called the year Of
the coat. Never before has 1t occupied
so prominent a place in the wardrobe Of
al women. not only the wealthy. but
the moderate circumstances as we'll It
is not so very long ago since two coats
suffiCed the average woman for a sea
son. Today she must have coat for
every costume almost. This Is q most
eXtraVagaut fashion. since the fashion
able dressmakers are asking for the
tiuiesU and most abbreviated silk bOie-
WOmdn's heart. and surely no prOteC-
tiOn whatever TO her lungs. from SI00
up. These little silken coats have a
very definite purpose. being intended
more particularly for wear with the
lingerie frOCks. Green is the faVOrite
color, though just now I'm midseasOn
with browns very strong, the brown
coat is having some attention
Tiny little bOleTOs. short caTaCOs, and
loose affairs that have the fullness in
the back, caught well above the Ordin-
ary waistline in Empire effect, and that
frequently points in front, are among
the best shapes
The lace trimmings that we have
accepted for so long as the proper thing
on dressy coats are being replaced By
elaborate designs in fine bratds com
bined with Observation-Disclosures, the only
bit of lace appearing in scant collar
and perhaps cuffs
There are some fascinating long lace
coats seen at evening functions, the
lace OF a heavy variety placed over Inc
chiffon lining and the coat extensively
trimmed with bro2dclOJh CT silk, SO that
IL really has more body than one would
expect to find in a lace garment. A
very Frenchy effect Is given by building
these lace coats over black chiHOn. IN
many instances the lace Is posed over
accordion-plaited chiffon, 4 thin, gauzy
halrclotn is often used in the fronts,
bands, collars and cuffs of these lace
coats, this tending TO keep them in
shape without any Noticeable stiffness.
There are many OnE and short coats
or decidedly simple outline that are con-
Sldeleu exceedingly smart for evening
wear over dressy summer costumes
These may be in silk either Iaffeta or
raw silks, In tne hroadCiOth unlined. in
mohalr, or even IN some of the fine
serges. They are usually white though
just now we see q tendency toward a
charming bun shade that is pronounced
quite the fashion In Paris.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
Fascinating FrIlkS

The petticoat much frilled at the foot
continues to rejoice in its popularity
The frills act as a support to the fash
ionable skirt. which Is rather apt to
cling unless the fuHness is kept out by
the much befrilled Letticoat In addition
20 silk, very smart undersl1irts are TO
be had in alpaca, moirette and cotton
fabrics. Some of the alpaca petticoats
have several fTiIls or tucked fOunces Of
silk, exactly matching the color of the
material For those who desire many
changes. detachable fiOunces of silk,
lace. or embroidery are to be had,
which are easily buttOned on and taken
of the foundation.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22

move the stem end and carefully scraps
out all the seeds and soft pulp. FIJI
with washed ard dried waterCrcss or
other salad green mixed with a French
dressing. this viii need eight tablespoon
fuls of olive OIL one tablespoonful Of
salt one teaspODnful OF PEPPER, and
TWO tablespOonfuls Of plain or tarragon
vinegar Arrange caCF finished tomato
or a blanchcd lettuce leaf and with the
crackers and cheese pass q small bowl
of mayonnaise or second supply of the
plain dressing.
A good ice cream " III need one pint
of milk sCaided in a GOublc bOlleI To
this add two scant blespoortuls Of
flour mixed 10 a paste with little cold
milk; cover and cook for half an hour
Add four eggs beaten with one Cuptul
and a half Of sugar. SIR until thlckenet
then strain and chill When cold add
three cupfgis of good cream anC one
tablespoonful Of vanilla or other flavor
ing and freeze fl. In serving ado TO
each plate spoonful q freshly salted
pop corn. The combination VIII prove
very good. indeed.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
The MOdISh Stole

Huge runles OF plated tIIIe are worn
in place of the naI stOIes OF chiffon.
They add considerabIe smartness to all
gowns, giving a most becoming and
dainty finish 10 the throat The rUffie
simply rests round the neck and is
never closed at the throat, As a sub
sttute for the rufIe comes the fash
ionabIe long scarf of lace. net or chif-
f0n gauZe. Last summer the scarf was
worn round the shoulders and allowed
10 fan under the arms: THIS season IL
Is wound once round the throat the
ends being brought % the front and
left 10 hang free. Some Of the gauZe
scarfs show beautiful floral designs.
many being hand painted. while others
are printed.