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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
TIE
General Demand

OF the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its com
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

DR.. Fitzpatrick, who is something
of humorist, was running down the
steps of st. Pauls Hospital when
he met a fellow-doctor.
Hello, Fitzpatrick" cried the lat
ter, noticing that his friend looked
pleased. You're in hurry. What's
the matter-any good cases2"
81 should think sol" cried Fitz-
patrick. We've got woman in the
ward upstairs who is SO cross-eyed
that the tears run down her back"
Bless mel" said his friend. you
can't do anything for her, can your"
81 should think we can-in fact,
we have" cried Fitzpatrick; we've
treated her for bacteria!"-Philip-
pines Gossin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
How to Make Your Mich Cows More
Profitable.

Write Pacific Coast Borax Co, New
York City, for Successful Dairying. "
being valuable Information on the
most profitable selection of cows,
their feeding and care, the handling
of milk to yield the highest price
product, and the protection and pres
ervation of these products from de-
terioration; with article on diseases
of COWS, and recipes for their cure.
The book is free. A post card request
only is necessary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

N Chicago is a woman who COM
bines the functions OF caterer and
trance medium, serving her custom
ers with refreshments psychlcal or.
physical, according to their wishes.
Either she or the sign painter
whom she employed must be the
humorist, for her sign reads thus:
Madame Blank, caterer and
trance medium. Groceries and Pre-
visions. Youths Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
SHE COULD NOT WALK
For Notwithstanding Humor on
Ankles-Opiates Alone Brought
Sleep - Eczema Yielded to
Cuticura

Il had eczema for over two years. had
two physicians, but they only gave me re-
lief for short time and l cannot enum-
crate the ointments and lotions used TO
no purpose. Ny ankles were one mass Of
sores. Tbs itching and burning were so in
tense that could not sleep. I could not
walk for nearly four months. One day my
husband said had better try the Cuticura
Remedies. After using them three times.
| had the best nights rest in months un-
less took an opiate. / used one set of
Cutieura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, and
my ankles healed in a short time. 1t is
now year since used Cuticura, and there
has been no return Of the eczema Mrs.
David Brown, Locke, Ark. May Is and
July 10, 1907
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

The Queen of Siam possesses a
thimble which was wedding gift
and is in the shape Of lotus flower
1t is valued at $4,000. Each petal
bears the enlaced initials of his
Majesty King Chulalongkorn l. and
Queen Pongsi, set in rubbies and
emeralds, while inscribed around the
rim is the data of the marriage. the
letters and numbers being decorated
with diamonds and pearls.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
LYDIA e. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
ever since l was sixteen years of
age had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence l had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous. My physi-
clan said | must go through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and l took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you am to-
day well woman, and ! am telling
all my friends of my experience"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Cntarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. }
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by bis firm.
WAIDINe, KISNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatarTh Cure istaken internally, act
ingdirectly upon the blood and mueuous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

els this a good ten-oent cigar7"
mo. sir. That cigar is Connecti-
cut filled and Wisconsin wrapped.
It's worse than second. We don't
sell a decent cigar for ten cents, be-
cause our trade is mostly transient
and isn't worth holding. We have
fair ten-cent cigar at thirty-five
cents or three for a dollar. Elk
change.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
y Farm Matters.
rs ~


Though not true grass, crimson
clover is the best of all winter COW
ers. This gives hay of far greater
value than any grass. and leaves some
nitrogen in the ground that II has
derived from the air. The legumes
both summer and winter are of far
more value to the South than grass.
Progressive Farmer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

By a new French process milk
powder is produced by forcing the
liquid under high pressure through
tube only 1880 inch in diameter
into closed chamber heated to 167
degrees F. by current of warm air.
The milk expands to yapor, the air
current carries of the water and the
solids fall in powder.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

AN actor should be devoted to
his art, should he not?"
Yes" answered Mr.. storming-
ton Barnes. "he should be. But too
many Of us are prone TO regard the
practice of our profession merely as
series of disagreeable Interrupt
ton to a pinochle game."-Wash-
ington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

They had been discussing the
baby's ears, eyes and nose.
And / think it's got Its fathers
hair" said the joyful young mother.
"Oh, is that who's got III l no.
ticed 1t was missing" And as the
tall girl with a suave manner said
this, the mother looked obviously at
her.-Eau Claire Leader.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousandsof
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-,
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prOstration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
Relocated.

II had been decided that COM
pounds of bad whisky no longer
could be sold as medicine.
CONSERVATION arose among the
respectable consumers.
How'll we get our pictures in the
papers now?" they queried, dlscon-
ate.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

First College President-What
sort Of an opening did you have?
Second College President-A new
fuilback and three crack linesmen.
Nashville American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

kidney troubles. Is
that relief lastingf
Let Mrs. James NJ.
Long, Of ia N. Au-
gusta st.. staunton.
Va, tell you. On
January 31st, 1903,
Mrs. Long wrote:
"Doan's Kidney Pills
have cured me" (of
pain IN the back.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

After a chase of many thousand
miles the embezzler had been
caught.
AT least l can say" he remarked,
cheerfully, that gave the people.
a run for their money. '-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
JUST SEND rms NOTICE AND l0c

to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and we will mail you the
America with samples Of Emperor Will
liam Oats, Silver King Barley, Billion Dol
lar Grass which produces u tons per acre.
Sainfroin the dry soil luxuriator, ETC., etc,
and if you send lic we add package Of
new farm seeds never before seen by
you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

When woman doesn't mind having
big feet she doesn't really expect you
to believe her.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

FITS, st. vitusD Dance Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. Fl. R. Kline, Id. 991 Arch St., Phila Pa,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Wouldn't you like to try Natures mild
laxative. Garfield Tea? Headache Pow.
ders and Digestive Tablets also upon re-
guest. Send postcard to Garfield Tea Co.,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

One of the worst things about be-
ing useful to people is you never have
a chance to do unwilling for yourself
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

urinary troubles. bearing down SEN
sations. etc.) On June 20th. 1907,
four and one-half years later, she
said: Il haven't had kidney trouble
since. l repeat my testimony"
Sold by all dealers, 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Oficer-Guide right
Raw Recruit-Say. cap. I've been
guyed right and left.-Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

She-I see an average man needs
1900 pounds of food yearly.
He-Yes; but he doesn't want 1t
in one batch Of biscuits
I'm.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

clergymen, teachers and singers use
Browns Bronchial Troches for cur
ing hoarseness and coughs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Nothing will pay you better for 1908
than to sow plenty of big yielding oats
and barley with oats at 40c to Soc a bu.
(Salzer's new Emperor William Oats av-
eraged so bu. per acre more than any
other variety in 1900 would pay immense
ly while Salzer's Silver King Barley which
proved itself the biggest yielder at the
Wisconsin Agricultural Station during
1907 if you had planted 50 acres would
have given you in 1907 just s., 500 90 on 80
acres II Il an ennrrnnlls rieldar
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesintiam
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Foresight is the way you ought to
have seen a thing after you saw it di-
rectly the opposite way
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

A man can always be popular with
women by quoting to them some OF
his old love letters to his wife.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

The neighbors may know what you
have got, but what they don't always
know Is how you got It.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. AT druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Some claim that they believe in
signs,
But, lacking self-restraint.
Must prove unto themselves by
touch
The truth Of one marked: Paint"
Philadelphia Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

When women borrow trouble they
usually pay back double.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

That Is What Proves True Merit.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring the
quickest Of relief from bRckache and
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

That Is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
for the signature Of E. W. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14
An Imitation Takes For It's
Pattern the Real Article

There never an imitation made Of an imitation lnors always counterfeit
td limitations not advertised but depend for their business the ability
genuine he makes imitation Why mtaton
youa get the by nsitinga
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-14

Writing poetry Is easy enough; the
uneasy part is to get it printed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
Mrs. Harley, Who Left Wichita
Rather Suddenly, Explains.
Writes Letter From England
Denying Attempt to Defraud.
WILL PAY ALL DEBTS.
Has Property in Wichita Worth
Several Thousand Dollars.
Merchants Complained of Being
Left i'm the Lurch.

Wichita, Jan. Tn order that she
might eXonerate herself from the slur
cast upon her character, Mrs. Ross
Harley, for whom the authorities were
searching a short time ago for alleged
misrepresentation in procuring goods,
will return to Wichita next month and
face the charges. Such was the an
nouncement made by S. B. Amidon. at
torney for Mrs. Harley.
Since her departure from Wichita al
most month ago, she has been tour
ing England with her husband. The
first intimation she had Of being want
ed in this city was when Mr. Amidon
apprised her of 1t by letter while she
was in Liverpool.
Mr.. Amidon insists that there was
nothing mysterious about her depart
ure as she had told him of her inten-
lions, and these were also known to
several other parties about Wichita.
This was three days before her depart
ure. On the night of her departure she
left the city on a northbound Santa Fe
train, the same as any other passenger,
and there was nothing in her actions
to denote mystery or a cause for Sc
Guiding herself. On her arrival in
Liverpool she wrote to Mr.. Amidon.
This was following the announcement
of the authorities that she was wanted
in this city. On the return mail Mr..
Amidon apprised her of the facts. In
response to his letter she stated that
she expected to return to Wichita
about the middle of February.
Mr.. Amidon stated that the mer-
chants of Wichita were aware of the
true status of affairs concerning her
disappearance. That she made no mis-
representations in SECURING goods was
also stated by Mr.. Amidon. He said
Mrs. Harley had gone to the merchants
and stated the true condition of affairs.
inasmuch as she would not be able to
pay for them at the time.
AS further basis of his claims that
she had no intention of defrauding the
merchants Of Wichita, Mr.. Amidon says
she is the owner of approximately $4,000
worth of property in Wichita and vicin-
fly. which fact could be ascertained at
the register of deeds office. In addi-
ton her household goods, her horse
and buggy, and numerous other articles
were stored in Wichita, where they
could be easily obtained through due
process Of law. It was for the caring
of this property that Mr.. Amidon is
retained as attorney.
The disappearance of Mrs. Harley oc-
Cured little over a month ago. At
that time 1t was claimed that she had
resorted to chicanery in establishing a
credit at several Of the local stores and
securing goods through misrepresenta-
tons Several local establishments
complained of being defrauded by this
woman, chief among them being The
Toggery, lines store, Braitsch's shoe
store and the Howard Cab company. a
jewelry store was also reported to be
loser.
Prior to her departure from Wichita
she sent her daughter to Catholic
seminary in Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
COUNTY ATTORNEY RESIGNS.
J. r. Charlton Weary of the Uphill
Prohibition Fight.

Independence, Kan, Jan. IA pol1t1-
cal upheaval which promises interest
ing developments was set off here Mon
day when County Prosecutor j. r.
Charlton handed in his resignation to
T. J. Flannelly. judge of the district
court. People about the court house
and city were dumbfounded by the &C
ton Mr.. Charlton gave as his reason
that he had found the enforcement of
the prohibitory law, in the face of the
obstacles thrown in his way by those
from whom he had a right to expect
sympathy and assistance, too much for
him and was sick and disguised.
The county attorney had been In Of
flee one year and being an able lawyer,
had made brilliant record, especially
against the jointists, but much friction
had developed Of late and several times
Judge Flannelly had seen fit to act over
his head This, it is believed, had
wounded the attorney deeply, although
he assured Judge Flannelly OF his re-
gard. ry
Mr.. Carlton was elected as Demo-
crat, succeeding Thomas Wagstaf. He
carried the county9by large majority.
For twelve years past he has been
minister of the Christian church,
The crisis came over the handling or
some cases from Coffeyvil1e. Judge
Flannelly ignored both the county pros
ecutor and the sheriff, issued the war
rants himself and placed them in the,
hands of Coffeyyf1Ie constable. Judge
Flannelly has the appointment of Mr..
Charlton's successor but has not an
nounced his choice. It is rurnored that
and that he has hired attorneys to fight
the action. All kinds Of stories are
af1oat and much bitterness is being en-
rendered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
new MOTIVE POWER.
Maxim Invents One That Excels All
Others.

New York, Jan. IA new motive
power known as "motorite," which Is
expected to revolutioniZe torpedoes and
torpedo boats and possibly in the flu
ture replace steam as a motive power
for ocean-going vessels has been in
vented, it is announced, by Hudson
Maxim, the well known inventor. 1t is
said that Mr.. Maxim has already made
extensive tests with models of torpedoes
and torpedo boats and has notified the
government of his invention. "Motorite"'
the new motive power which is the
basis of the torpedo and the torpedo
boat, is said to be a combination of
certain powerful explosives and by
means Of it torpedoes and torpedo boats
are propelled through the water at
great speed Mr. Maxim says that an
ordinary sized torpedo can be sent
through the water at a speed of 60
miles an hour, while the best of the
present gasoline-driven projectiles do
not travel faster than 35 miles an hour.
Mr. Maxim's new model torpedo boat
which is practically submerged can be
propelled, the inventor says, at rate
of from So to go miles an hour. With
a boat going at this speed and tor
pedo travelling at twice the present
speed, and for more than twice the
distance now possible, Mr.. Maxim be-
lieves he has made a discovery which
will revolutionize the building of war
ships. The inventor is also of the opin-
ion that his new motive power will
sooner or later come into use on mer-
chant vessels and will double their
speed He declines to give details of
"motorite" until his applications for
patents, now pending, have been acted
lipOQ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
One Of the
Essentials

of the happy homes of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the world g
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only, but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords
One of the products of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the WellInformed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get it's beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-07
WAS IT MURDER? ?.
A Lawrence Case Is Battling:
All Of the Authorities.
Mrs. Vancfl's Death Thought to
Have Been Due to Poison.
HUSBAND is ACCUSED.
Stomach Being Analysed for
Traces Of Arsenic.
Man Admits Buying a Poison,
But Wanted 1t for Rats.

Lawrence, Kan. Jan. 7.-Ephraim
Vancil, a shoemaker, was arrested last
evening and placed in the county Jail
on the charge of numbering his wife
Who died at o'clock Saturday night.
1t is suspected that poison was adj
m1nistered with intent to kill.
10 try to answer this question, COM
pletely or partially, Coroner Carl Phil
lips swore in a coroner's jury and be-
gan an inquest. The stomach was re-
moved from the body at the Smith
Undertaking company's morgue and de-
!lVered to Prof. E. H. 8. Bailey, head of
the chemistry department of the Uni
Fers1ty of Kansas, for analysis. It will,
take two or three days at least to de-
which he will make.
The coroner's jury summoned was
sworn In and viewed the body, after
which it was dismissed to convene
again Friday at 9 o'clock. By that
completed and the jury will have evil
dence at hand upon which to base con-
clusions of some sort.
The matter was brought to the cor
oner's attention by the neighbors, who
complained that they suspected poison
ing. A druggist said that Mr.. Vancil
tried to purchase rough on rats from
him Saturday and. upon being ques-
toned, Mr.. Vanci1 readily admitted
that he had purchased that poison. He
said he put it out in his cellar to kill
rats.
A note was found in Mrs vancips
bed, supposedly written by her. It was
on the back Of a prescription written
for her by DR.. Blair. and is as follows:
Il don't want to live any longer. Dc
not blame any one for this as 1 have
prepared for it long ago, but until now
have not had a chance. Love to ALL
Villaf."
Il heard the stories that were being
circulated" said the coroner, "and de-
termined to know the facts, so as to set
everybody at rest. I determined that,
if the woman had been poisoned. 1t was
due her to make the fact known and
that, If she had not been poisoned it
was certainly due to her husband to
disclose the fact and free him from all
suspicion"
The husband, Ephraim Vancil, is a
shoemaker and he worked for a long
time at Fischer's shoe store. More re-
Gently he has worked for the Newly
shoe shop. The neighborhood gossips
say that he has, for a year past, been
flirting with other women and making
the life Of his wife unhappy generally.
Mrs. vanei1 was taken, i'll with the
grip several days ago. A physician was
summoned and treated her case. He
did not diagnose it as anything other
than grip, but he says she had a weak
heart and that this may have compli-
Gated her other illness in such a way
as to cause death suddenly.