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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Judge Frederick E. Crane, the
young and brilliant jurist who pre-
sided over the Thornton Hams trial.
has a way of Illuminating with an
apt anecdote a point he wishes to
make.
In one of the early cases he SO
brilliantly conducted before his ele-
walton to the bench, Mr.. Crane said
said to an obstinately reticent wit
ness:
You seem bent on giving the
court all possible trouble. You are
like the man who sat in the dock
one Sunday morning with a bandag-
ed head.
Prisoner. said the magistrate
to this man, you are charged with
having been drunk and disorderly.
What say you - guilty or not
guilty?'"
That's wot you're paid to find
out growled the prisoner. 4
amt got no call to help We do yer
work Philadelphia Bulletin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

months use Of them. MI ). a.
WILLIAMS, r. F. ID. No. IA, Box 80,
Gardiner, Me.
No woman should submit to a surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia f. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, made exclusive
ly from roots and herbs, fair trial.
This famous medicine for women
has for thirty years proved to be the
most valuable tonic and remover OF
the female organism. Women resid-
ing in almost every city and town in
the United States bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t cures female ills, and creates radi-
ant, buoyant female health. If you
are ill, for your own sake as well as
those you love, give it trial.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
q: q; a.' %: sc ThOmpSOn'SEyeWater

For hundreds of years mankind
used the same style and size of razor
and had no thought that 1t could be
improved until some genius evolved
the safety razor. That genius reaped
the benefit of his inventive talent by
charging from SO to IS for each i'm
plement, people being glad to buy at
those figures. Now comes another
inventor who has made possible a
still better safety razor. and for only
twenty-five cents. That sum in post
age stamps sent to Che Book Publish
ing House, 1874 Leonard street. New
York. will secure razor postpaid
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Paul Wilstach, playwright, and
blographer OF Richard Mansfield. dis
cussed. at the Players Club in New
York. farce that had failed
1T wasn't worth much" said Mi.
Wilstach. land suppose its author
minds its failure no more than old
Jethro Higgins, of my native Lafay-
cite. minded the decease of his third
wife.
THE minister visited Jethro to
condole with him; but the old man,
putting on his pipe, said;
Thank We, parson. fur the visit
and kind words; but as fur Hannah
Maria. she wuz a cToss-grained crit
ter, and the Lords welcome to her. )"
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

fering from distressing lumbago /
took Doan's Kidney Pills and they
removed the trouble. including en-
barrassing urinary Ills. Doan's Kid
ney Pills are an honest remedy. and
| feel 1t a duty to tell my experience,
though not seeking publicity"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
Philadelphia Inquirer.


Grandpa was chatting amicably
with his little granddaughter, who
was snugly ensconced on his knee,
What makes your hair so white,
grandpa?" the little miss queried.
81 am very old, my dear; was In
the ark" replied the old 'un, with a
painful disregard of the truth.
"Oh, you are Noah?"
NO"
Are you Shem. them"
mo, ! am not Shem."
Are you Ham?"
mo"
Then" said the kid, who was
fast nearing the limit of her Bibli-
cal knowledge, you must be Jap
het."
A negative reply was given to this
query also, for the ancient liar in
wardly wondered what the outcome
would be.
But, grandpa, If you are not
Noah, or Shem, or Ham, or Japhet,
you must be a beast illustrated
Mail.
Oil was used for Illuminating in
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. } CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J.
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 his firm.
WALpINa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ingdirectly upon the blood and mucuous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, Zoe. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
Making 1t Pleasant For Him.

Gentlemen" said the POSTMASTER
at the banquet, I'VE have listened
to some excellent orators this even
ing, and / am sure we have enjoyed
their efforts very much. have pur-
posely kept one of our best speakers
for the last, and after you have
heard him l know you will be glad
to go home. Gentlemen, l have the
honor to present Mr.. Ketehum A.
Cummin, who will now address
you. Chicago Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

what is your member Of Con-
gress noted for?"
WELL" answered Farmer Corn
tossel, around here he's mostly no.
ted for arguments that won't &c
down and seeds that won't come up
Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

dence Of kidney trou-
BILE may feel the ut
most confidence in
the following state
ment made by Rev.
G. NJ. Gray. Baptist
clergyman. of Whites
boro, Texas:
81 am the happy
recipient of great re-
lief from pain,
through using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Five
years ago when suf-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Eyes, they're going to give him
big public funeral"
WAS he so much respected2"
mo. They're doing It for the
moral effect, and don't mind the ex =
pense. The deceased was joy rider,
you know. ''-Cleveland Plain Deal
or
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

and a severe female
weakness. T h c
doctor said would
have to go to the
hospital for an
operation, but l
could not bear to
think of it. l de
cided to try Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and Sanative Wash
and was entirely
cured after three
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Ask Your Dealer For Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder. IL rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions, Swollen, Sore. Hot, Callous. Aching,
Sweating Feet and lngrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. AT
all Druggists and Shoe stores. Is cents. Ac.
cept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen 5. Olmsied. l.eliov. n. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

We long to read a story wherein
the hero is an ordinary good fellow
like many real men, instead of
milksop. We never knew a book
hero that was not too good.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

For Red, Weak. Weary, Watey Eyes,
liranulation. Pink Eye and Eye Strnin.
Murine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Is Compounded bv Experiences Physicians;
Contains no Injurious or Prohibited Drugs.
Try Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You
VIII Like Murine. Try 1t in Dahy's Eyes
for Scaly Evel;ds IirugTista Sell Murine
at Soc Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago,
will send You Interesting Eye Books Free.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

The International Exposition, to
be held in Berlin in 1911, will be
limited to means for travel by land
and sea, the equipment of convey
ances and lodging places for traye-
lers
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

A Pennsylvania has invented a
transparent plastic material which
may be applied to glass in any de-
sired design and fired. producing
stained or moulded glass effect.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Little Tommy Whacken was taken
by his mother to choose a pair of
knickerbockers, and his choice fell
on a pair to which card was at
tached, stating: "These can't be
beaten Current Literature.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Penman-Is she a prolific writer?
Wright-Oh, yes; she always
writes on both sides of the paper
YOnkers Statesman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

The German War Ministry has an
armored automobile which will carry
machine guns, travel at high speed
and be invulnerable against ordinary
field gun shells.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

New York has nearly 100000
acres of meadow land upon which
more than 100000 tons of hay ara
raised each year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

How much insanity develops In
not weather."
Eyes; people lose their minds
when their ice bills come in. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Those who keep Hamlins Wizard Oil in
the house do not have to buy any other
remedy for sore throat. No other remedy
will cure this trouble so quickly or so
surely. Remember this
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Mrs. Wrnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
ieethng, softens theguTns, reduces infiamnn,-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

There are eight paper mills In
British India producing about one
third Of the paper that country con-
sumes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
Itching Torture Was Beyond Words
Slept Only from Sheer Exhaustion
Relieved in "a Hours and
Cured in n Month by Cuficura.

--heleVeu IN "a HOURS anu
Cured in Month by Cuticura.
81 am seventy-seyen years old, and some
years ago was taken with eczema from
head TO foot. | was sick for six months
and what suffered tongue could not tell
could not sleep day or night because of
that dreadful itching; when | did sleep it
was from sheer exhaustion. | was one
mass of irritation; it was even in my scalp.
The Doctors medicine seemed to make me
worse and was almost out Of my mind. /
got set of the Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Resolvent. used them persistently
for twenty-four hours. That night | slept
like an infant, the first solid nights sleep
I had had for six months. In a month |
was cured. W. Harrison Smith, Mt. Kisco,
N. Y. Feb 3, 1905"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props.
of Cuticura Remedies. Boston, Mass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

That every textile fabric leaves a
different sort of mark upon bullet
fired through it is the contention of
a French physician.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
un,r shn GnL ami nf M.

The Questioner-I hear his wife
is a brunette, but | thought he mar
ried a blonde.
The Joker-He did. but she dyed.
illustrated Bits.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Hicks CAPUDISH is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feverishness cures
the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
nquid-efects Immediately. loo. sc. and
h0c.. ct drug stores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

In England and Wales. COS. 906
women may vote for municipal off,
Gals.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Dividing the moons surface into
125 parts, ~ of them are visible
from the earth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

:, Itch cured in 30 minutes by WoolforTs
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. AT druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

The Geological Survey has open
ed at Denver a permanent branch
office.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

The mortality under chloroform
averages one person in 10000.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Concrete safes, moulded in a single
piece, with steel doors, are a novelty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
ECZEMA COVERED HIM.

Australia has less than two per-
Sons to the square mile.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

The hand of a man is TX inches
longer than that of woman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Gardiner, Maine have been
great sufferer from organic troubles
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14
EARNEST ADVICE.

Rev. @. NJ. Gray Feels 1t n Duty to
Speak.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

MUNYON'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY
acts almost Immediately on the Gastric
Juices and gives the stomach tone anu
strength to digest almost everything thai
has been put into II. Il soothes sore an9
lrritnted stomachs that have been impaired
By physic and Injurious drugs. We cannot
too urgently advise ell persons who snuet
from any Of the following symptoms 70
try this remedy; Distress after eating.
bloating Of the stomach, Rising q tne
burn, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation,
Dizziness, Faintness. Palpitation o. the
heart, Shortness OF br ath, and all a1ee
lions Of the heart caused by indigestion.
We want every discouraged and despon
dent Rufferer from Dyspepsia or lndlgcN
ton to cast aside oil other medicine and
give this remedy q trial II II fnlls 70
give satisfaction | will refund your mo
uey. MuNlON'
For sale By all druggists. Price. &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Whether from Colds, Heat Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's liGuid-pleasant to take acts immedi-
ately. Try IT, 1Oc., 25c. and 5Oc. ~ drug
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Any person suffering with back
ache, urinary disorders or other evil
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-14

Oil was used for Illuminating in
1921 B. c. B. N. U. 20.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
TOWN TALK

The town council will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the town hall No business of especial importance is scheduled to come before the body. On account of Delegate Wickersham holding big meeting in Juneau to- night the Juneau Elks have request ed that the bowling match scheduled to take place tonight be postponed Mrs. Elmer Wheeler presented her husband with a bouncing baby boy Sunday afternoon. It is the fourth son born to the couple. Dr. Brawand was in attendance. Mother and child are doing well,
 The best Ladies' and Gents watch. es at Kern's in all the leading sizes. Come in or phone orders for Gibson Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to your home by
 The Mascot A. H. Henderson, foreman of the B.. Y. N. shipyards in Whitehorse, accom- panied by Mrs. Hendrson arrived in town Friday and sailed on the May for Victoria where they will spend tse winter
 None better or purer than Gibson Rye and Val Blatz Beer. orders by Phone promptly delivered.
 The Mascot,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
S0 GOLD THE
 BOOZE FR0ZE

Four Dawson passengers on a late stage each left the metropolis with a quart bottle of whiskey Having all taken a farewell" just before start, ing they did not refer to the bottles until after being on the road two hours. by which time the contents of the bottles was frozen When a roadhouse was reached each man car ricd his bottle in and thawed 1t out by the stove but as the goods" at the roadbouse was not frozen, they did not open their own but again placed it in the stage. Before the second roadhouse was reached it was again frozen and the same process was repeated all the way to White horse, the four bottles of booze be- ing tbawed out no less than IA times on the way out. On reaching here each fellow took his bottle to his room. thawed the contents and culti- yatcd a "Ionesome."-Whitehorse Star
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

While talking over a telephone a few nights ago, sergt George McNam ara, of the local cable office, heard a peculiar buzzing of the phone receiv- er which his trained ear soon recogni ed as the dots and dashes of a wire less message. The message was in the Continental code and MT, Me Namara was able to distinguish sever al words.
 There were no boats in port at the time and it was before Postmaster KIndel had his wireless plant in op- eration. The electrical vibrations probably came from the wireless of, flee at Fort Seward, unless they were
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
Oysters on the half shell, soc at the Pack Train Restaurant. If.

WANTED-At once, reli, nle repre
 sentatiyes in this vicinity to look after renewals and new subscriptions, pat Jg whole time, for the fastest growing magazine in AmeIica. Liberal salary :ud commiss oas. Live men and wo. men make $35 to $l5O month. Alp. pointments now being made. Write immediately to Director of Circulation HANPTONS MAGAZINE, GG West 35th. St. New York City. Gt
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

"Dugan" Barry received a letter from his brothers Tom and Jimmy dated at Cordova in which they say that they have closed their work for the season and would leave for SDo- kane on the Yucatau to spend the winter with their mother Tom has been running work train while Jim has had charge of steam shovel and both have done well and expect to go back and resume their positions in the early spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
WILL
 RE POSTPONED

The Whitehorse bowling teams will not arrive in town tomorrow, as at the games have been postponed one the egames have been postponed one week. This action was taken at the instance of the women bowlers of Skagway because of the illness of Mrs. Miller. who is one of the best bowlers on the team.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
SNOW STORMS
 BLOCK TRAINS
LRy AIaska News gureau.D

ST. PAUL, Minn. Dec. 6-severe snow storms have made it more diff ncult for the railroads to meet the Switchmen strike situation, as in many places in Minnesota and North Dakota the lines are blocked by snow drifts.
 Both the strikers and the railroad employers are standing firm and re- fuse to make any concessions.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
SF39T MCNAMARA RECEIVES MYSTERIOUS
 WIRELESS MESSAGE UB.E IHE2a0D.N1

transmitted from Sitka, Juneau or some other distant point
 Wireless messages can be received on phone receivers and at short range are some times inteIligible transmitted over swinging wires or any steel point. Saturday afternoon the editor of The Alaskan could detect the dots and dashes from Mir. Kindell's plant which were registered on a short steel "copy hook" on his office desk
 f you hear mysterious sounds in the receiver when you telephone it will probably be from the wireless messages which Postmaster Kindell is flashing out these days.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

Stop at the Caribou hotel when iT Carcross. Fine fishing and hantIns In the immediate vicinity. Overlook the beautiful shores of the lake. E W. Gideon, prop.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

to Cure a Cold in One Day. 2jc Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy re- moves cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. Grove.25c.
 The Board of Trade saloon just re- ceived a big consignment of Los Colegas" cigars, the cigar which was first selected by Lee Guthrie and made the Board of Trade famous among cigar smokers from Texas to the Arctic Circle and from California to Maine. Dave Sudler has succeed ed in having the cigars re-manufact- ured. They are put up in special Board of Trade boxes bearing the name of Flaherty and Woodbwn.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
PENIEL MISSION.

Sunday-school Sunday at 2 o'clock, Ioliness-meetng a 9 o'clock. Meet. ings at night, Sunday, Monday, Wed. Resday and Friday, at s o'clock.
 Come everybody!
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
STILL
 STORM BOUND

The Hegg is still storm bound at Haines, Capt. Madsen not caring to chance 6 voyage with the terrific north wind blowing down the canal The Hegg went to Haines Friday
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

Guests are given every attention at the Caribou hotel at Carcross. Clean comfortable rooms, good service, fine fishing and hunting close to Car. cross. B. W. Gideon, prop.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06
NOTICE

The Golden North Hotel will furn- ish rates on application for Rooms with or without Table Board during the winter. Special rates to two or more. Inn.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

FOUND.-A ladies Blue silk scarf Owner can have same by calling at this office, proving property and pay ing for this ad. St.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

The famous Olympia Beer on tap a the Board of Trade, Limerick alley Also a fine line Of whiskey and wine.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

Oysters on the half shell, soc at tn Pack Train Restaurant If.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

Fresh Oysters served in any style at the Pack Train Restaurant soc. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

FOR SALE.-A National Cash Reg lster in good condition. Inquire at this office. tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

subscribe for tho DaIIy Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-06

We will put Clothing
 Clothing nday aortment will these
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-09

as she gifts married and her COW has
it's first calf. Well, I thought that
was putin off things too fur; and
I didn't like the names. So I told
'em that I thought it would be nuth-
in but right to give the little dar-
lin its mammy's name. Would you
believe it, Doc, it started a row what
seemed likely to bust out the back of
my chimbly. I have know'd them old
whimmin' many years, and I conclud-
ed that nuthin' could start any inmity
betwixt them. If their rage had not
been turned upon me by my choosln'
my wife's name for the baby, it S
likely they would have pitched into
one another. "Git your hoss out,
Dave,' said Nance, " and 60 up to
Doc, or Addurm, and git name from
one of them" eyes, said Misses
! Gooch, "corntrive your corntravlry
gizzard, go along, and let's see what
you'll bring back" ."Away with
you," screamed old Misses Hooper,
"and bring along your poetry name.
Would you believe it, Doc, them two
old whimmin' was settin' in the CHM
bly, corner, when I left home, smokin'
their pipes as contented and friendly
as they ever Was. Human natur,
Doc, is more amazin than the seasins.
So that s what I wants. wants a
name for my blessid, darlin' gift from
Heaven-my baby, Doc, my baby.''
Two tears peeped over the edges
Of Dawes lower eyelids, as if to point
to his heart, and then disappeared.
"You shall have it, my dear fel-
low, you shall have it," said I with
some emotion.
= ~ wants name, Doc, out'n a
book I don't want common one.
like Peggy, or Betsy, or Sally, Or
"No, no, Dave" I went on to say.
II will give you a name which have
long kept by me to give some dear
little girl. It is a name you will
find in the Bible, Dave, in the book
Of Esther, the second chapter, and
seventh verse. I am surprised that
no one has fancied it: for I do not
remember a person bearing it, though
I have known many named Esther, the
Assyrian name Of the Jewish maiden
who saved the Jews from massacre.
Esther signifies a star; but the par
ents Of the girl called her, up to the
Babylonislr captivity, Hadassah,
which means, myrtle tree. So call
the little girl Hadassah, Dave call
her Hadassa!I.' -
"It's the purtiest name I ever
healn," cried Dave, slappin- hrs
thigh in delight, and she shall be
chri>teued so. next Sunday" "
Dave left me: and, true to his de-
termination, the little CURL was bap-
tized, Hadassah. During the few