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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

The wife Of Kansas farmer, so the
story goes. got tired of asking him to
fix some things about the house that
needed fixing, and one day after he
had come home from town told him
she had done the work herself.
"And yoN know" she said, "the
drawer that was locked for over
month, and which yon said couldn't be
opened except by locksmlth? Well"
triumphantly, Il opened it."
"Well. well! How in the world did
you do it,"
with hairpin. And the oven door"
she continued, ''has been slipping
around on one hinge for ever so long.
just because you were too lazy to fix it.
but it's all right now"
"Well, I'm glad you had it fixed"
"Had it fixedi fixed 1t myself
with bairpin. And then that erayon
portrait of mother that stood in the
corner for almost six solid weeks be-
cause you never would bring me any
picture hooks-I got it up with hook
made myself-out of hairpln.n
swell. wellP' was all he could say.
"And there's Willie. You've been
coaxing him and briblng him for over
a year, trying to break him of biting
his nails; but broke him in week.
with a hairpinT he inquired
meekiy.
"Nor she snapped. Don't be a
goosel With a hairbrushp-Kan
City Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
LAW IN VERMONT.

Justice of the Peace Galusha. OF Yer
mont had case before him involving a
d. sussion Of the value OF new kind
Of intricate farm machinery. After the
evidence was all in he paused moment,
and then said:
Don't know much about this kind er
machin'ry. Judgment fer plaintiff fer
what he claims"
The defeated party and his lawyers
were stopping at the tavern, which was
kept by the justice They had other
business in the neighborhood and re
manned for day or two
They were liberal in their expenditure,
and their bill amounted to a considera-
bl. sum. When they handed over the
money the sight Of it seemed to soften
old Galusha's heart, and he tried to
palliate his guests disappointment at
losing their case.
"Ye mustn't min bout tibet case" he
said as he receipted the bill I'm deef's
a post F l could "a heard the evidence
| mought decided tother way"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

There is no soil too good for the gar
den.
For the best and most tender vegeta-
bles the ground must be rich.
Every orchard that is well cultivated
can be made to pay handsomely.
Keep the stables clean; standing in
wet manure tends to make the feet of
the horses tender.
Systematic training is of value in
handling young colts; teach them one
thing at time and learn it thoroughly
With poultry, as with other farm
products, one secret in being able to
secure good prices lies in the offering
of good stock.
The proper way to feed corn to young
chickens is to give in a crushed or
cracked condition, and it may be fed
dry or scalded.
In breeding for color, always select
birds shade darker than the color
you want to breed, as fowls are in
clined to breed lighter.
The erowding together of young
chicks is productive of more evil than
almost any other form of misinanage-
ment, and especially so in summer
Catch the first toad you see aud
place it N the garden. Aside from his
usefulness in catching insects he is
an amusing creature. for when he
stands he sits and when he runs he
hops.
Seeds Of all vine crops may be sown
OH inverted sods in the cold frame.
After danger of frost has passed, the
sods and plants should be removed in
tact to prepared hills in the garden.
Place four plants to the hill
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

1.-THE egg-eating habit is laid to a
good many causes. However, in my
experience I have seldom noticed it
where plenty Of oyster shall or she'll
forming material was at hand. II
generally has its beginning where
fowls get to laying soft-shelled eggs.
There are two reason for this-a soft
shelled egg is an invitation to a fowl
to help itself and also if they did not
aeed the shell element they would
not lay soft shells unless in the case
where tile fowls are over-fat." says c.
A. Stone in Poultry Standard. There
are good many remedies, but have
never run across any that we're abso-
lutely sure every time. The most prac-
teal way have ever struck is to catch
the leader. if possible, at the very be-
ginning. before the flock has learned
the trick, and apply the Ratchet cure.
Or where the habit is universal supply
all the oyster shells they can eat.
Keep them hustlIng for their feed.
Gather the eggs as often as possible;
don't leave any in the nest il you can
possibly help ii. Also supply a liberal
amount of animal food, a piece of raw
meat hung up where they will have to
jump for it will detract their atten-
ion, as with other habits. Then stock
up with number of loaded eggs.
Take a few eggs and cr4ck them
apart, keeping the shell as whole as
possible. Then make paste, mixed
1p with a liberal supply CT red pepper,
altogether too much for comfort. or
something similar; now by filling the
shells we have an egg which, if sup
piled literally for few Gays. will gen.
orally discourage the egg-eating habit
very soon. This remedy combined
with keeping the nests in dark loea-
ton VIII almost always effect a cure"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
E8 FR1zLs5 E:A
xMAAE AsHgoMAAl

The most modish buttons on custom
or tailormade are wooden molds COW
cred with cloth the same as the suit.
Cut Comedian beads are coming In
fashion again, and are very beautiful
when they are combined with cut rock
crystal beads.
I The shirred girdle is seen upon chill
dren's dresses occasionally, but seems
less appropriate for little folk than the
narrow belt of the French dress.
Linen suits embroidered in color are
more and more coming into vogue.
White linen embroidered in red makes
very effective costume and another
in dark blue is equally desirable.
The rather narrow circular pieces
which are used as finish for the
elbow sleeves in place of the usual
cuff form little frame or background
that usually adds to the attractive ap.
pearance of the arm.
Plaid skirts are to be much worn this
summer with coats of a plain color
harmonizing with the dominant tone
in the plaid. The skirt is semi-eir.
cular shape. with graduated pleats
starting from the hips until they ar.
rive at deep folds, which hang loose
at the hem.
The girl who cannot afford TO have
her tub froeks embroidered directly
upon the material win use bands OF
embroidery and evolve almost as
pretty effects. 1t is not unusual to
see blouses and dresses with not a BIT
Pf hand work on them which are more
dainty and would be generally pre-
feried to some decorated with hand
embroidery. 1t makes quite a differ.
ence how the embroidery is applied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

At one Of the Canadian institutes
speaker said that ''in no way will alf-
alta yield a larger return than as
pasture for hogs. A great many of the
farmers are doing this, and are getting
very large returns. know one who
Kept ten head Of hogs to the acre Of alf-
alfa, and they were not able to keep it
down, and he cut it for hay once and
got a ton to the acre. 1t is possible to
grow good large hogs on alfalfa with
out any other food, but the best results
have been obtained from feeding a
small amount of some other food along
with 1t. such as corn. 1 would feed
about two ears per day to hogs pas
,ured on alfalfa"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
ENGLISH IN ENGLAND.

Like l did" and whom he said was
his brother" are now frequently to be
met in the press; indeed, the latter
solecism is almost universal We con-
stantly read in novels of "a noncommit-
tai shake of the head"
We are shaky about our "shalls" and
wills" A precocious child well known
10 the writer, recently, in saying the
Lords Prayer at his mothers knee,
surprised her by the phrase Thy shall
be done" Being corrected, he defended
his version in the words; NO, only
servants say will Papa always says
SHALT and now will not say any
prayers at all."-F0rimghtly Retiep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

There is no getting over the fact that
at the present time the greater major
ity Of the American farmers are pros
porous and fairly well fixed financially.
This being the case, isn't the present a
most opportune time for you to send
your son, or sons, to some good agrl-
cultural college or school? BY so doing
you can assist him in his pursuit Of
knowledge, which will, in after years,
be Of untold assistance to him In ad-
vaHelas the business Of agriculture
md making himself independent Of 9TH
ers, SO far as this world goes.-New
York Witness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Although there doesn't seem TO be
any style of face which becomes an
uncurled ostrich feather, it is all the
rage this summer, and beauty dares to
go about with her plumage suggestive
of weeping skies sans umbrellas. The
uneurled ostrich feather and the Sec
ond Empire parasol are the latest
Partisan fads, and 1t is reported the
latter eccentricity is getting beyond
all bounds. Four or FIVE uncurled
plumes are placed across the crown Of
q straw hat and permitted TO fall
whittier they will. The effect is de-
eidedly untldy TO say the least. but for
some inexplicable reason the more be-
draggled they are the better pleased
are fashions devotees.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they canno
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
10 cure 1t you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucoussn rface
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine
II was prescribed by one OF the best physi-
clans in this country for years, and is a reg
ular prescription. 1t is composed OF the
best tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send
iortestlmonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
EcoNoMIc.

Madam" said the wanderer, respect
fully. TO my request for a trihe OF cold
lunch beg to add that you may re-
gard me as wholly mistaken by the
popular clamor against meat as diet
"But the canned is bad, isn't it," she
asked. as she prepared sandwich.
Moo replied the guest, but such
use OF can to me represents painful
and manifest waste A can. madam, IS
designed for beer, "-Phiiadeibhid Pabfs
Lfdeey
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

One Of the finest Jewels that society
has seen in many a day was recently
purchased by Miss Gladys Vanderbilt.
At first glance 1t resembles a tiny
ball Of flames encircled by an almost
imperceptible gold rim, but on closer
survey it turns out to be convex opal
concealing a timeplece about the size
Of dime. So attractive is 1t that her
masculine friends-and some Of hcr
feminine ones, too-say that whrn they
see it blazing on Miss Yanderbilts
dress they are inclined to ask for a
llght.-New York Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Women will not really be interested
In parliamentary politics; for the es-
sence Of parliamentary politics Is vast
ing time. Men do not wish to govern
well. but merely to govern. they IKE
the atmosphere of citizenship. To
women I think it appears as futile as
| all other very long conversations. 1t
is not that women are not practical
snough for politics. 1t is that politics
are not practical enough for women
iG. X. Chesterton. in the illustrated
London News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
TORTURED WITH ECZEMA.
Tremendous Itching Over Whole Body
-scratched Until Blsd-wonder-
full Cure by Cutlcura.

LAST year 1 suffered with tremendous
itching on my back, which grew worse and
worse until it spread over the whole body,
and only my face and lands were free.
For four months or so | suffered torments.
and had to scratch, scratch, scratch until
bed. At night when l went to bed
things got worse, and had at times to
get up and scratch my body al over until
| was as sore as could be. ard until suf-
fered excruciating pain. They told me
that | was suffering from eczema Then
/ made up my mind that would use the
Cuticura Remedies. | used them accord
ing to instructien-s and very soon indeed
/ was greatly relieved l continued until
well, and now | am =. iy to recommend
the Cuticurs Remedies 20 any one Frs.
Mary Metzger, Sweet fster, Okla suns
20, 1906"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

American criticism of poetry"
says the London Academy, ''is a
plant that has not yet fully bios
,somed; there will be more OF 1t in
the course Of another hundred years
or So"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
WOMAN'S @
@ REALM.

Every woman has a craze to be her
own gardener nowadays. She fancies
herself perpetualiy pruning roses in
picturesque pinafores, and dreams OF
delightful tangles of rainbow-tinted
flowers to make an effective back
ground for nerself.-London World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

II some farmers would just calculate
the time they sometimes use up in
hunting for tools that have gone astray
there would very shortly be a place
for everything and everything In its
place" 1t doesn't pay to use up a dol
lars worth Of time to hunt for atty
cent tool that has been lost or mislaid.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
THINGE LOOKING UP FOR
FATHER

A Long Island court has just decided
that a physician cannot collect a double
fee for twins. The law is beginning TO
have little regard for father-Aiaaea-
polls Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
MORE OF HIM.

Miss Mugley-The idea Of his call
ing me homely. may not be very
pretty. but I'm certainly not as homely
as he is.
Miss Pert--No. dear, but that's sim
ply because he's bigger than you.-Phila-
delbhid Pablo Ledger
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

In the mountains of Panay and other
Islands of the southern Philippines
moths can be scraped up by the quart.
The natives have learned to prize
them as an article of food. and they
now collect and eat them in large
quantities.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Prof. W. H. Schofield is preparing
two more volumes of Literary His
tory Of England" to complete the
series which Stopford Brooke, Pro-
fessor Saintsbury and Mr.. Goose
have already contributed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
VI or lie cor "

Said the physician to the merchant:
"A vacation vii put you at your best
So the merchant ceased 10 advertise
And soon got the much-needed rest
Columbus Dispatch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Mr.. Ryetop--This here travellers guide
says that new tourists should beware o.
Nal De Mcr when they cross the ocean
for the first time l wonder who Ma
De Mer is. Mariaa
Mrs. Ryetop-Mal Dc MerS Gracious
Hiram, bet he is one Of them thar card
sharks that hangs around in the smok-
ing-room looking for greenhorns.-Chi-
cago Ns1ps.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Adam Zawfox-Have yoa named the
new baby at your house?
job Sturdy with resentiul sniff
Yes; but we haven't found rame for
his twin sister yet-Ciucdgo T'rime
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup Tor Children
teething, softens thegums. educesinflamma-
ton, allays pain. cures Wind collie .25c bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
SYMPATHETIC, BUT HELPLESS.

Mournfuily consider the plight OF the
young Illinois woman who broke her
right arm while trying to button her
waist, which buitoned up the back u
is not for mere man 10 express an opin'
ion as to these high mysteries, but he
may recognize and admire humbly a
martyr TO the science OF clothes.--NcN
York Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

FITS.St. Yitus' Dancc:NerYous Diseases per-
manently cured by Or. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer ~ trial bottle and treatise free.
DR. II. r. KLINE, Id, ISL Arch st. ,Phila.. Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29
N1TURAL. DEDUCTTON

The Friend-Is your new book being
well received?
The Author--I guess so. The pub
fishers went into the hands of receiver
last week-C hicago Meas.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Duse has no birthplace She was born
on a swiftly moving train.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Bank of England notes cost half-penny
apiece to produce.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Is DR.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial. Il al
ways cures stomach and Bowel Troubles,
Children Teething. etc. At Druggists 25e
and SOC per bottle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Even the boastful man has but little
to say about his gold-brick invest
ments
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Instead of marrying for money alone
= man ought to brace up and rob a
bank.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Wooiiord's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. sold by Drug
eists. Mail orders promptly filed BY DR..
e. Detchon, Charlottesville, Ind. 81.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Mark Twain collects obituary poetry.
He has 5000 specimens.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Mr.. H. J. Henneman, Oakland. Neb.,
writes:
Il waited before writing to you about
my sickness, catarrh Of the stomach, which
l had over a year ago.
There were people who told me it
would not stay cured, but am sure that
am cured, for | do not feel any more III
ting fat.
80 l am. and will say to all, / am
cured for good.
Il thank you for your kindness.
PerWnd tcHL DO our house medf-
cine hereafter. y
Catarrh Of the stomach is also known
in common parlance as dyspepsia, gas
tritis and indigestion. No medicine will
be Of any permanent benefit except it re-
movea the oatarrb
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

SIR. Austin NJ Small, Astoria, Ore,
writes: During the hot weather Of the
splendid appetizer and great tonic"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-06-29

Miss Mary O'Brien. sO6 Myrtle Ave,
Brooklyn, n. Y, writes:
"Peruna cured me In fire Wceks
Of caiarra or the stomach. after
suffering for four years and doctor
| ing without effect. In common with
other grateful ones who have been
benefited by your discovery, say,
All hail to Pefund.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-27
Notice Of stockholders Meeting

Notice to the stockholders of the Los
Angeles Fire Alarm company corpora
tion Incorporated. organized and existing
under the laws of the state of California,
is hereby given that, in pursuance of a
resolution of the board of directors of said
corporation, unanimously adopted at a
regular meeting of said board, held at
the office OF the company in the city of
Los Angeles, state of California on the
23d day of July. 1916. a meeting of the
stockholders OF the said Los Angeles
Fire Alarm company will be held at the
office of the company room 543 In the
Bradbury building in t. city of Los
Angeles, state of California (the same be-
ing the principal place of business of
said corporation and the building where
said board OF directors usually meets),
on Monday, the 1st day of October 1906
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. M. for the
purpose Of considering and acting upon
a proposition to create a bonded indebt-
edness OF said corporation to the amount
United tSates gold coin, for the purpose
Indebtedness OF the corporation, to ac-
quire property to be used in the business
of the corporation, and to extend the
business of the corporation and for legiti-
mate and necessary purposes. such bond
ed Indebtedness 10 be secured by a mort
gage or deed of trust upon all Of the
property now owned by the corporation
or which II may hereafter acquire.
BY order Of tho board Of directors.
II. W. LLOYD,
Secretary of the Los Angeles Fire Alarm
Company
7-26-S-2-9-i6-23- 30 -9-6-1s-2O-27 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-27
RY Assnciated Press.


NEW YORK, Sept, 26. Price move
ments were divided by considerable In
tervals of time In the days stock mar
ket and for the most. of the day. the cur
rent was sluggish and listless with dis
position to cling about last nights level.
When there was an showing of mobility
movements were exceedingly vacillatins
and uncertain, the level of prices showing
level. At one time during the day there
was a. fair average of gains scattered
through the list but from that level
prices plunged to a general decline.
1t was difficult to trace the factors In
all these movements. A general air OF
doubt and Of waiting for enlightenment
was perceptible in the neighborhood OF
the stock exchange. A large amount of
attention was given to the political party
conventions at Buffalo and Saratoga and
traders in stocks we're likely to be in
huenced In their opera tions by their in
terpretation Of events as making for or
against the growth of "Socialistic ten
denotes toward capital"
There was some further special pressure
a supposition that the welfare of these
corporations Is especially concerned in the
future as 1t is being shaped by the politi-
cal campaign.
also proved encouragement to specu-
lative sentiment as it was supposed that
it marked the beginning of the pinch Of
the preparations for the. October settle
latter developments, the call loan rate
falling back before the active money lend
ing of the day was concluded. Not only
was the call money market undisturbed,
but an appreciably easier tone prevailed
for time loans and additional supplies
were offered in that market There has
been some money withheld from the call
market waiting for a rise in the rate
to a designated figure,
1t is believed that the failure Of call
rate to advance has prompted placing
H.
market. Yesterday was the last day for
payment of subscriptions on half of the
contemplated issue. Of st. Paul stock,
calling for about 12,Qoo, 600, and the com.
may have realized some money.
An announcement on an additional en-
gagement Of s15oo,ooo gold for export
feared that the dwindlins proportions of
the movement lately had reached the
vanishing point.
The foreign exchange market eased off
to some extent today and discount rates
were lower In the open market at Lon
don. This leaves the open market rate
above the official rate of the bank, but
will advance its official rate tomorrow
Money continues to move from New
York to the interior. especially by the in
direct method Of payment of revenue dues
This helps to account for the large gains
by the treasury from the local banks,
which amount to $7,771 900 since the last
bank statement Included in this is up
ward of $4OOO,OOO in return of govern
ment deposits against gold engaged for
import, for which the banks are rein-
bursed by receipt of the foreign gold
The course of events in Cuba had a
share in the unsettlement Of the market
from time to time. The markets uncer-
tain fluctuations continued up to the last,
prices rising to the best of the day in
the final hour and then running off
again with an eaSX closing,
Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par
value, $1S70,000
United States bonds were unchanged