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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16


In the northern hemisphere the
greatest cold seems to have been OBJ
served at Werchoiansk. in Siberia.
where It is stated that the thermome-
ter goes down as low as SO degrees
below zero.
However, according to the informa-
tion which has been brought by the
Russian artist Borrissoff, certain parts
of Nova Zembl= seem to show at least
as low temperature as the above
The bulletin of the Societe Astronom-
ioue states that in an excursion which
M. Borrissoff made lately in the strait
Of Matotchkin he discovered box
containing two thermometers, one
maximum and the other a minimum
recording thermometer. 1t is sup
posed that these instruments belonged
to Hofer, an Austrian geologist. who
made an expedition to this spot in
1872.
One of the thermometers was found
to have registered the temperature as
+59 degrees as a maximum, while the
second instrument showed that the
greatest cold had been 81 degrees be
low
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16
MEMBERSHIP OF RUSSIAN puMA.
Only 20 Out of AGO VIII Come From
the Cities.


The 400 members of the Russian
Imperial Duma must have certain
property qualifications. They must be
able to speak Russian and they must
take the oath of allegiance, on cleo
tion. They will draw IS day during
the session of the Duma, and mileage
at the rate Of two and half cents
mile to and from the capital As first
designed these members were to be
elected in rather a roundabout way
Groups Of electors were first to be
chosen from three great classes of
Russian society; the landowners, the
village communities and the munich
palities. The first extension of this
scheme further admitted large mum.
hers Of the artisan class, the latest
developments will, it seems, admit ev-
erybody. including the army and navy,
1t is worth noting, as showing that
Russia is stlll vast, sprawling vii.
lage, that Of more than 400 members
to be returned to the Duma, only TWEEN
ty-eight will represent cities; six for
st. Petersburg; four for Moscow, and
one each for the following eighteen
towns; Astrakhan, Klshinev, wilma,
Voronei, Rostov. Ekaterinoslav, Ka-
zan, KEN, Riga, Mini Novgorod, orel,
Samara. Saratoff, Tula, Kharkoff,
Odessa and Yaroslav. Compare this
vast rural representation with that OF
England, where the city and county
members exactly counterbalance each
other. and we get a measure Of the
difference between the two nations
Harper's Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

A reporter recently took journey
Of considerable length for the purpose
Of interviewing a rising literary light
as to his next novel. On reaching the
house he discovered the author seated
in his garden, engaged in earnest con
versation with little boy who had a
large towel pinned around his neck.
The author received his visitor cor.
daily, but seemed rather absent
minded. Are You willing to tell me
a little about your next important
work." asked the reporter. The lit
erary man clicked a pair OF shears
and patted the boy on the shoulder.
I'VE were Just talking about It as
you came up he said. willie thinks
/ ought to do It with a bowl, but l
think can do it without. What would
you advise? You see. his mother has
always cut It before, but she's away
Just now,"-Las Angeles Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

Mr.. Colllngwood, editor Of the Rural
New Yorker, after having taEen din
ner in a select restaurant and examin-
ing the prices on the bill of care, found
that the supper he had the night be-
fore at his own home. consisting of
bread aud butter. pot cheese, lima
beans and baked apples leach one of
the fifteen persons partaklng Of the
supper having two large dishes OF lima
beans aud ono good-sized apple), would,
at the same rates, figure up SIS for the
beans and apples alone. aside from the
other things. Then he says;
That's what you m ght call high
living for a farmer. will guarantee
that both beans and apples were fresh
err and better 'han those served at the
public table Iou see. a farmer does
not know how he takes a scat among
the mighty until his garden walks
through the kitche. aud jumps on the
table. Then AZ can compare prices
with the mighty, and tower ever them.
No use talking, a good ga den is the
best part Of the farm. We can step
into our garden at any ime aud heip
ourselves to the following; Sect corn,
potatoes, trrnips, beets, lima beans,
string beans eggplant, tomatoes, let
tuce, peppers, cabbage, cau.ifiower,
carrots and onions. Win all this and
eggs, milk Hnd cream ard hundred
Or more broiiars waiting for tie pan,
we are not goirg 10 starge, at least.
1t does make me weary to see a farmer
living on potatoes end cabbage. or
serving other vegetables IN little dishes
smaller than the ialm o. -our hand,
when such N>nderful possibilities for
food are to be found right in the lack
yard"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

A. Clark Williamson Of Chicago,
writing to the Inter-Ocean, takes such
high ground in regard to the game Of
poker as to make it worthy the con.
sideration OF moral philosophers and
sociologists. In the first place, he
says that poker playing is not gam
bling, but scientific pursuit, a reveal
err Of character, guide Of conduct to
the moralist and the man OF business.
II you think you know man do not
feel sure OF the fact until you have
played poker with him, then his vel.
low streaks. If he has any, will begin
to show through. Mr. Williamson
closes with this impassloned appeal
for the game; "A man may deceive
his wife, he may four-fush his broth
ers in the lodge. he may succeed In
blufing his way into leading place In
business, politics or society, but he
cannot sit in a poker game for an
hour before he is an open book to ev.
erybody around the table," II such is
the ethical value of poker It should be
taught to catechumens and find a vel.
come in every Sunday Standardization
Herald.
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THE EDITOR
Explains How to Keep Up Mental and
Physical vigor.

A New Jersey editor writes:
"A long indulgence IN improper food
brought on condition Of nervous dys-
pepsia. nearly three years ago. 50
severe that had to quit work entirely.
l put myself on a strict regimen OF
Grape-Nuts food. with plenty of OUT
door exercise and III few months
found my stomach so far restored that
the process of digestion gave me pleas
ure instead Of distress.
1T also built up my strength SO that
was able TO resume my business.
which is onerous, as not only edit my
own paper, but also do a great deal Of
outside writing,
Il lind that the Grape Nuts diet en-
ables me TO write with greater yigor
than ever before. and without TIE feel
ing OF brain-fag with which used to
be troubled AS to bodily yigor-l can
aud do walk miles every day without
fatIgue-a few squares used to weary
me before | began to live on Grape
Nutsr' Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek. Mich.
There's ggaFoH. Read the little
book, The Road 70 MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

A small, weli-rounded chin, with
mobile and red cushions OF flesh upon,
indicates pleasure-loving owner. II
dimpled. all the more SO, for dimpled
ehins belong to coquettes. People with
dimples love to be petted and loved;
like admiration and praise Generally
fiesle, Usually this chin is healthy,
recuperative and long-lived
Broad chins signify nobleness and
large dignity. unless vertically thin
when, IL with it there be thin lips Of
bloodless kind. you find cruelty.
Square ehins with little flesh denote
firmness and executive ability. These
make good haters.
Long, thin chins are poetical, I'M.
stable and delicate in constitution,
Such people are subject to bowel de.
engagements. If thin through the
angles of the mouth, too. they are
prone to tuberculosis. Generally short.
lived.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16
AWFUL PSORIASIS IS YEARS.
Terrible scaly Humor IN Patches All
Over Body-Skin Cracked and
Bleeding-Cured by Cuticura.

Il was afflicted with psoriasis for thirty.
five years. 1t was in patches all over my
body. l used three cakes Of Cuticura
Soap, six boxes Of Ointment and two bot
ties Of Resolvent. In thirty days / was
completely cured, and | think permanent
ly, as it was about five years ago. The
psoriasis first made its appearance in red
spots, generally forming circle, leaving
IN the centre a spot ABOUT the size Of a
silver dollar of sound flesh. IN a short
time the affected circle would form a
heavy dry scale of white silvery appear
ance, and would gradually drop of. To
remove the entire scales by bathing or
using oil to soften them the flesh would
be perfectly raw, and Light discharge Of
bloody substance would ooze out. That
scaiy crust would form again in twenty
four hours. II was worse on my arms and
limbs, although it was in spots all over
my body, also on my scalp. If | let the
scales remain too long without removing
by bath or otherwise, the skin would
crack and bleed. suffered intense itch.
ing, worse at nights after getting warm
in bed, or blood warm by exercise, when
it would be almost unbearable. w. NJ.
Chichester, Hutchinson, Kan. April 20, 1905"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16
WOLVES ARE HARD TO SHOOT.
seen for Only an instant. rhsy seem

Seen for only an Instant, They Seem
to Melt Into the Landscape.
The wolves now found In Jackson
county are in size between the coyote
Of the western plains and the big
wolves found in the Ozark region. In
general appearance they bear a re-
semblance to the Scotch collie dog.
They live In unfrequented places
generally In the timber or along the
streams, and a favorite abode is in
caves or under overhansing Lodges
Of stone.
Scratching out a shallow hole in the
ground they line It with small sticks
and dry leaves. Here the mother wolf
takes care Of her young, while the
father is securing the country for
miles around In search OF food.
He Is rarely seen by day, and then
only for an instant, for he seems TO
melt away like mist into the weeds
or brush, his tawny hide making Il
easy for him to disappear from sight
His skill in eluding his enemies, es-
pecially human, is remarkable, and
this is one of the most aggravating
things about him. II a hunter sue
ceeds In getting within gunshot Of
him the chances are 10 to that no
damage will be inflicted.
His hide is SO thick and tough and
is covered with such a heavy coat Of
fur that an ordinary discharge from
a shotgun has little or no effect with
an ease that is exasperating he sim
ply lopes out Of danger and is soon
lost In the brush.-Kansas City Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

For cats as well as dogs. the neat
est sleeping place is a strong closely
woven wicker basket Fayorite pets
have a BASKET with curylng canopy
tor, deeked ont with big satin how
and carDeted with a rug Of white
goats hair Simpler baskets are round
and fat and show a deep opening at
one side "A soft blanket should al
ways be laid in the bottom of these
and made fresh and clean at least
once = week, says the Philadelphia
Record,
a pet cat is so very tidy about her
own appearance that she requires less
attention than canary or dog. As
q kitten. a dish of milk should be plac-
ed where she can always take a drink
An older cat always likes a bowl of
milk kept Allied for her in the Kitchen
while the scraps from the table COM
Prise The remainder Of her nourish-
ment Scarcely any meat should be
giyeu in cats diet during winter.
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}. AGRICULTURAL. /.


6teNAuE MIX AicNus
OF all methods that have been tried
by dairymen to secure clean milk dur,
ing the operation Of milking, sponging
the animals flank and wiplng with o
dry cloth have proved Of most value.
A carbollc solution has been found
effective for sponglng. but has an Of
fensive odor, while vasellne and other
oils cost considerable and are difficult
TO apply and keep the hands OF the
mixer clean.
The best treatment Is TO sponge of
the animals iank and udder shortly
before milking, wiping it as dry as pos
sible with the sponge, but not so dry
that duet will fall again before milk.
ing Is completed. II this is done but
little dirt viii get into the milk and
the keeping qualities OF the cream and
butter will be very much increased.
If cows are kept in a barn only dur.
ing milking time in the summer it is
best 10 dispense with the bedding and
have clean tloor.-Farm and Home.
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case. At one time had to use a
erutch and cane to get about. My
pack was lame and weak, and besides
the aching, there was a distressing re-
tention OF the kidney secr1tiens.
was In a bad way when began using
Doan's Kidney Pills In 1901, but the
remedy cured me, aud have been
well ever since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a boz.
Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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yes, am concerned about myself
You see, of late have got into the
habit, If one may term II, of talking
in my sleep" said the man who had
been waiting to see the doctor.
"Ah,. yesl" said the doctor. "And
you want to stop it IN some way7
Really it is not cause for worry
] should give it no attention If were
you"
But it bothers me a great deal"
Tut, tut You needn't feel anv
alarm over talking in your sleep"
But | am afraid my wife listens in
her sleep."-Stray Stories.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

Let every woman strive for beauty
which all will recognize as being gen.
uine through and through. That which
is superficial viii fade and pass away.
leaving a flood Of disappointment and
unhappy memories, while the true
beauty will prove 'joy forever
She who possesses this gift will be
blessed. And yet It is not a gift. for
beauty represents the ultimate result
Of sincere striving for the best in life.
for the noblest in character. sweetness
OF grace and purity Of soul. Every
woman may possess these divine attri
butes IL she will The way Is open
and mankind will smile approval If
she chooses to become the woman
beautiful. The woman who thinks"
will shape her life to this course and
will call to her aid the supreme source
Of strength and wisdom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

He-what? You can't go to the
opera With me tonight? You prom.
ised to.
Shell know. but 1t is impossible.
@Hal see it all. You love an
other
20. mono. indeed"
Then you have determined to tram
pie on your own heart and marry
some man for his money. Ahal You
shrink. You expect him to call this
evening Perfdlous-"
PLEASE. please, don't. It is not so. Z.
Then why won't you go?s
I'll can't get my coat on over the
sleeves OF my new dress, Stray sto-
ries
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

At recent English wedding the
bridesmaids wore cavalier capes Of
white satin fined with rose red velvet
These were slung from the shoulders
and held in place by straps Of rose red
velvet ribbon fastened to the waist
Their hats were ivory white beaver,
trimmed With loops and bows OF rose
red velvet ribbon and large white os.
trich plumes. They carried sheaf b0u-
quets Of red flowers. Their gowns
were ivory white satin having near the
hens Of the full skirts silver Eauze
and ecru lace threaded WITH silver
The bodices had guimpes OF ecru net
appliqued with Mechlin lace motifs.
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Send no money--slnply write and try
Botanic Blood Balm at our expense. Bo-
tanic Blood Balm (B. b. b. Kills or de-
stroys the poison in the blood which causes
the awful aches In back and shoulder
blades, shifting pains difficulty in moving
Fingers, toes or legs, bone pnlns swollen
muscles and Joints Of rheumatism, or the
FOUL breath, hawking, splitting. droppings In
throat. bad hearing, speoks flying be-
fore the eyes, all played out feeling OF ca
tarrh- Botanic Blood Balm Inns cured hun.
dreds OF cases OF 80 or 40 years standing
AFTER doctors, hot springs and patent medi-
cines had all failed. Most OF these cured
patients bad takel Blood Balm as a last re-.
sort. 1t is especially advised for chronic.
deep. seated cases Impossible for any one
to suffer the Agonies or symptoms Of fhou.
matism Or catarrh while or after taking
Blood Balm. 1t makes the blood puro and
rieh, thereby giving healthy blood supply
cures are permanent and not u patching up
Drug stores, s per large bottle. Sample Of
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, also spec
iai medical advice by describing your trou.
bic aud writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta
Ga.
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suffer in silence and drift along from
bad TO worse, knowing full well that
they ought to have immediate assist
ance, but a natural modesty impels
them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probable
examinations of even their family
physician. 1t is unnecessary. Without
money or price you can consult wo-
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
perienee is great.
Mrs. Pinkhap's Standing Invitation.
Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness are invited topromptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only A woman can freely talk of her
private Illness to a woman; thus has
been established the eternal confidence
between Mrs Pinkham and the women
of America which has never been
broken Out of the vast volume OF
experience which she has to draw from,
Z is more than possible that she has
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case She asks nothing in
return except your good viii, and her
nAfANN Ae-o AN4AtNtu NlONeIuhN- surely
any woman, rieh or poor. is very foolish
II she does not take advantage Of this
generous offer of assistance.
If you are Ill, don't hesitate TO get a
bottle Of Lydia f. Pinkham'sVegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pinl1-
ham. Lynn. Mass, for special advice.
When a medicine has been successful
In restoring 10 health 40 many women,
you cannot well say, without trying it,
l do not believe 1t will help me-"
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will interest the thou
sands OF veterans who
came back from the
Civil War suffering tor
lures with kidney COM
plant. Capt. Ely says;
Il contracted kidney
trouble during the Civil
War, and the occasional
attacks finally devel-
ODpf infn n rhrt7fc
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WOMAN'S WORLD.


Dainty womankind likes a soft
fluffy gown. Crepe de chine is a very
good materiel to use for matinee OF
room gowns. 1t washes perfectly and
is light and soft to the touch. Other
materials in which these garments are
seen are pongee, surah. louisine, cash.
mere, light woods and fiannels.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

Steven Baird, Of Chittenden, VT, al
ter working ceaselessly for forty years.
declares he has discovered a method Of
welding copper, something metallurgists
say has never been done before.
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Steps are being taken to utilize the
100000 horsepower OF the Victoria
falls for Industrial purposes, care be-
ing taken not to mar the scenery.
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COX or WATERS FRsE-No DRUGS
CURES BY A5sOA2TIoM


Bad stomach-short irsath-
BioatinE-sour Eructations-
Irregular Heart, Ete.
Take a Muli's Wafer any time Of the day
Or night, and note the immediate good e.
lect on your stomach II ahsorbs the gas.
disiniscts the stomach, kills the poison
germs and cures the disease. Catarrh OF
the head and throat. unwholesome food
and oyerealing make bad stomeehs
Scarcely any stomach Is entirely free from
TART Of some kind. Mull's Anti-Bslch
Walcrs VIII make your stomach healthy
BY absuf 1ing foul gases which arise from
the undigested food and by reinforcing
The lining Of the stomach, enabling 1t to
thoroughly mix the food with the gastric
Juices. This cures stomach trouble, pro-
notes digesiinn. sweetens the breath, stops
oelching aud fermentation. Heart action
becomes strong and regular through this
process.
Discard drugs. as you know from expert
snce they do not cure stomach trouble.
Try a commonsense iNature'sl method
that does cure. A soothing, healing sen
sation results instantly.
We know Mulfs Anti-lielch Waters will
do this, and we wantyou 10 know Ii. This
offer may not appear again.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Balls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST a TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
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Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Cstarrh Cureis Internationally, act
ingdire1tly the blood and mucuous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price. 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug sists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ginffes are the most difficult Of all ami.
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HERITAGE or CIVIL WAR.

Thousands efsoIdiers Contracted Chronic
Kidney Trouble While in the Service.
The experience OF Capt John L. Ely.
OF Co. 4. nth Ohio, now living at 500
East Second street Newton. Kansas
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Taylor Cherokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and
Mullen IS Natures great remedy-cures Coughs.
Colds. Group and Consumption, and all throat
u 20 pr bottle
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FITS permanently cured No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Greas
Nerve Restorer, 90 Observation-Disclosures
Or. R.H KLINE, Ltd, 9si Arch ST., Phila., Pa
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The average age of the ministers in
the new British Cabinet Is ffty-slx and
one-half years.
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troubled with my throat, a kind or raw
feeling, turning to bronchitis | have had
the services Of my physician in each case.
Two years ago, when | elt : spell coming
tried Peruna to check it, and to my
delight was not troubled With the smoth-
cred and choking feeling and never have
been SINCE. can check It every time with
Peruua"
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SAVED EReM cA1ARRn oE LUNGS
~ = 49, SO COMMON IN WINTER
BY TAKING PE-RU-NA

Sore Throat Develops Into Bronchitis
Mrs. Addie Harding, l2l W. Brighton
Ave, syracuseg N. Y, writes: Il have
been user Of Peruna for the past twelve
years. With me 1t is sure preventive
Of colds and many other Ills.
Two or three times year | am
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Itch cured in 90 minutes by wooliord's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. Sold by
Druggists. Mall orders promptly Allied
BY DR.. Detchon, Charlottesville, Ind. u.
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Smallest e all the armies in Europe is
that Of the principality Of Monaco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-03-16

Abraham Lincoln was nine yearA old
when his mother died.
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money lift fails to cure. {.
w. Groves signature on each box. 25o.
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The coolest city in the world is Yskutsk.
Eastern Siberia.
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Women in China have the privilege Of
fighting in the wars.