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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

About seven years ago a small
abrasion appeared on my right leg
just above my ankle It irritated me
SO that l began to scratch It and It
began to spread until my leg from my
ankle to the knee was one solid scale
like scab. The Irritation was always
worse at night and would not allow
me to sleep, or my wife either. and
It was completely undermining our
health. lost fifty pounds In weight
and was almost out OF my mind with
pain and chagrin as no matter where
the irritation came. at work. on the
street or in the presence OF company.
would have to scratch ii until had
the blood running down into my shoe
! simply cannot describe my suffer
ing during those seven years. The
pain. modification. loss OF sleep, both
to myse and wife is simply indescrib-
able on paper and one has to ex-
perience it to know what II is.
Il tried all kinds of doctors and
remedies but might as well have
thrown my money down sewer.
They would dry up for little while
and fill me with hope only to break
out again Just as bad II not worse.
had given up hope OF ever being cured
when | was induced by my wife to
give the Cuticura Remedies trial
After taking the Cutieura Remedies
for little while began to see a
change, and after taking dozen bot
ties of Cuticura ResoIvent. in conjunc-
tlon with the Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment. the trouble had en-
tirely disappeared and my leg was as
fine as the day was born. Now after
lapse Of six months with no signs OF
a recurrence feel perfectly safe in
extending to you my heartfelt thanks
for the good the Cuticura Remedies
have done for me. shall always rec
ommend them to my friends. W, Fl
White, 3i2 E. Cabot St, Philadelphia.
Pa, Feb. 4 and Apr. IS, 1902
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
M|HOUSEHOLD
81 e'HINTS !"

Croutons for soup brown better IL
the bread is buttered on both sides
before putting in the oven,
Steamed bread and puddings can
be cooked in coffee cans. Fill the
cans three-fourths full to allow for
rising. II you wish the top moist.
cover the can.
Almond meal In the water removes
the protecting cream with its aceumu-
lation of dirt after dusty ride much
better than soap. and leaves the skin
soft and smooth.
Delicious sandwiches for afternoon
tea are made Of raisins and nuts
chopped together very fine. moistened
with little whipped cream and sea
soned with little salt.
For refreshing dessert partly fill
sherbet glasses with vanilla ice cream.
Put over each service a spoonful Of
very sweet currant jam and cover
with pyramid of whipped cream.
Instead of pouring hot water over
the frozen faucet I'LL the hot water
Dag with not water, insert the faucet
in it and fasten securely. The heat
will soon open the faucet if it is not
too badly frozen.
Milk jars in which the milk has
soafed can be most quickly cleaned
by putting FIRST under the cold water
spigot, then filling with hot water in
which has been dissolved liberal
amount of washing soda.
Before using plates, pie dishes, etc,
for cooking purposes, it is a very wise
plan to put them in pan of cold
water. Place over the fire and lei the
water come to the boil. BY so doing
you will find the heat of the oven will
not crack the dishes so easily.
An old-fashioned rule for preserved
currants is the following Pick over
and wash seven pounds of red cur
rants. Add three pints Of currant
juice, a pound Of raisins and seven
pounds of sugar Cook the whole.
stirring frequently, for ten minutes,
and seal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
cLEAR-HEADED
Head Bookkeeper Must Be Reliable.

The chief bookkeeper in a large
business house in one of our great
Western cities speaks OF the harm cof-
fee did for him:
MY wife and | drank our first cup
of Postum a little over two years ago,
and we have used 1t ever since. to the
entire exclusion of tea and coffee. 1t
happened in this way;
about three and a half years ago
had an attack of pneumonia. which
left a memento In the shape of dys-
pepsia, or. rather. to speak more cor
rectly, neuralgia OF the stomach. My
cup of cheer had always been coffee
or tea, but became convinced. after
a time, that they aggravated my stom-
ach trouble. / happened to mention
the matter to my grocer one day and
he suggested that | give Postum
trial.
Next day It came, but the cook
made the mistake OF not boiling It
sufficiently, and we did not like It
much. This was, however, soon REM
edied, and now we like 1t so much
that we will never change back Pos
tum, being food beverage instead of
a drug, has been the means OF curing
my stomach trouble, verify believe,
for am we'll man to-day and have
used no other remedy.
my work as chief bookkeeper In
our Co.'S branch house here Is OF
very combining nature. During my
coffee-drinking days was subject to
nervousness and the blues in addi-
ton to my sick spells. These have
left me since | began using Postum,
and can conscientiously recommend
it to those whose work confines them
to long hours of severe mental exer-
ton"
There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the little book.
-The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
Chicken q Ia Marengo.

Cut up a chicken as for fricasse.
Put a gill of olive oil in saucepan.
Let it become very hot. Then put the
pieces of chicken in it, being careful
that they do not overlap. Fry in the
same pan with the chicken a Glove OF
garlic and two small shallots or a
tiny onion. a bay leaf, a sprig OF
thyme and a bunch Of parsley. When
the chicken is well fried remove it
carefully to hot platter. Stir a
tablespoonful of flour into the oil
that remains in the pan. Then add a
pint of broth and let the sauce boil for
five minutes. Add more seasonings,
If necessary, and strain the sauce over
the chicken. A few mushrooms,
when obtainable, should be cooked in
the sauce and served around the
chicken as a garnish.-New York
Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
Commission Merchant,
nd Dealer 10 all Kinda Of Pnintd
end Ola,
ios NORTH UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA VA
The Acc of Young Men.

The young man just out Of college
gets good many hard knocks. both
from hard-headed business men and
the funny columns Of the newspapers.
Here is story from writer in the
Chicago Post which helps to balance
the account:
so you've Just graduated from
college, snapped the head Of the
firm. And I suppose you think you
know enough to run the business if I
give you placer"
Il hadn't considered that phase Of
the matter. replied the graduate. Il
called to inform you that have com-
bined all your rivals. and am willing
to let you into the combination II you
will talk business
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

A travelling salesman died very
suddenly In Kalamazoo His rela-
tives telegraphed the florist to MAKE
a wreath; the ribbon should be extra
wide. with the inscription Rest in
Peace" on both sides. and II there
is room I'VE Shall Meet IN Heaven.
The florist was out Of town and
his new assistant handled the job. II
was a startling floral piece which
turned up at the funeral. The rib
bon was extra wide and bore the In
scription:
Rest in Peace on Both Sides. and
II There Is Room We Shall Meet In
Heaven. Human Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Her hair looked like stack OF sea
moss with strands of oakum and
kelp and dried alfalfa twisted
through it. Occasionally she pushed
the bunch back into place, and it
trembled like living thing.
The trouble with the new fash
ions in hair" she drawled. is the
unfortunate fact that the shop girls
seize upon the latest arrangements.
don't you know, and grossly exagger-
ate them $
She pushed back the stack as she
spoke, and six puts three short
eurls. and a yard OF fuzzy filler fell
to the door with a noiseless thud.-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

The attractive young lady who had
written urgent" on her card was
shown into the consulting room OF
Sir Choppham Fyne, head of the fa-
nous surgical hospital in Splintshire.
And what is the matter with
SS1r" said the great man.
Il wish, she answered, TO become
nurse in this institution
The surgeon tapped a thoughtfui
tooth with his lancet. First. one
question; Have you had any previous
experience?"
She dazzled him with the reassur-
ing smile.
Experienced" she cried. IL should
just think so. Two Of my brothers
play football, another has tried to
cross the channel in an aeroplane OF
his own make, mother is a suffrag s'e
and father keeps a motor car.-Tit-
Rifs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Mrs. Pankhurst. conversing with a
New York correspondent who express
ed illiberal views on the woman ques-
ton. said with a smile:
"Ah, you disappoint me. had
thought American men were models
in their treatment OF women. / am
as disappointed in you as once was
in little Anglo-indian child.
she had Just come from India on
a ?. & O. to be put to school, and one
night she stayed with me all night.
After she had been put to bed
visited her room to see II she was
all right. In the dim light saw the
little white-robed figure cropping on
its knees in the cot, and whispered
TO my daughter:
The little dear is saying her
prayers
"A tiny voice came from the cot:
Where the debirs my dolly?'
st. Lonis Globe-Democrat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
Asparagus and CauIIaower.

This is a delicious combination.
Cook together in very little water SO
that when the vegetables are tender
there will remain less than cup Of
the liquid. Put in a large tablespoon
of butter as soon as the water begins
to boil, so the seasoning will be alb
sorbed When done remove carefully
and thicken the remaining liquid with
cornstarch. II only few spoonfuls
of water remain, milk added to make
sauce improves the dish still more.
If there are tough ends on the aspara-
gus, cut them off. simmer them next
day in little water, put through a
sieve, thicken and serve as soup
Boston Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

A clear tomato soup Is improved in
both flavor and nutritive value by the
use Of cheese. Pass a small saucer
containing grated Parmesan cheese
around with the soup, or, If preferred,
small squares of ordinary yellow
cheese can be used instead Of croutong
or some of the other familiar gar
nishes. The serving of cheese with
soup is quite common in some foreign
countries.-New York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Use pitted cherries mixed with sui
ficient sugar 10 sweeten Make a
paste of one pound OF whole wheat
flour and three ounces OF olive oil. OF
butter may be used instead: add a
little salt and rub together. Moisten
into dough of medium thickness with
cold water; roll paste rather thin;
line pan with IT, Pick the crust
all over with fork to prevent blister
ing. and bake in the oven. Place the
cherries on the fire; bring to a boil
and thicken little with co-nstareh;
when the crust is done, remove from
the oven and pour the cherries in. A
top crust may be put over and baked
If deslred.-Boston Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

The Rev. Sanford Culver liearn.
pastor Of the First Methodist Episco-
pal Church, Yonkers, is relating q
street car incident which concerns a.
conductor, an Irishman and an 1tal-
ian. Each had given dime to the
faretaker. but had received no
"f2iA da nick" complained The
Neapolitan.
You've got your nick No more
hicks yor YOU Seer" And the con-
ductor moved to the rear platform.
The Italian sat meekly in silence.
but the Irishrnsu employed different
tactics. He wentAto the doorway.
Gimme FIVE cints change. said he
to the conductor.
You've got all the charge you're
going to get" was the fs,v.-.,,. -.
''See here" exclaimed ene irish
man, you may play that chune on
hand organ, but you can't dc 1t on
harp Gimme five cints
And he got it.--cleveland Plain
Dealer
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

The Is wars in which the United
States has engaged are as follows;
/. War Of the Revolution, seven
years, 1775-17S2. .. Indian War in
Ohio Territory. 1890. g. War with
the Barbary States. IS03-1S04. A..
Tecumseh Indian War. 1911. 5. War
with Great Britain, three years, 1912
1915. 6. Algerlne War, 1915. z.
First Seminole War, 1914 S. Black
Hawk War. 1892. 8. Second Semi
mole War, 1S45. TO- Mexican War,
two years, 1S46-fS4S H. Mormon
war, 1865. II. Civil War, four years,
1S6f-fS65. IS. Spanish War. April
81 to July 26, 1S9s.--New York
American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

II is not correct to say that Gem
etery" means the city Of the dead. /"
The word is from the Greek "Kio-
meterion," meaning sleeping place,
not the place of the dead. There is
nothing in the'etymology Of the word
to warrant US in thinking that 1t was
originally Intended to convey the idea
that the departed were really dead
any more than there is in the old
Hebrew term for Bet
hahn the house OF the living. -
New York American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
THE ~ x
CORNER ~


IN arranging bowl Of fruit Il Is
not necessary to limit ones self TO
bananas. sweet oranges, grapes and
grapefruit. Pit in a few kumquats
and mandarins. also two or three
japanese persimmons and fresh figs,
with mango or two, II possible, and
use red bananas instead Of the yellow
because they have finer favor
New York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Fill sherbet glasses with vanilla Ice
cream to within fourth Of the dis
lance from the top. Then cover the
cream with a spoonful of strawberry
preserve and one or two Of whipped
cream. The coupe may be prepared
at the table by the housewife herself,
the vanilla cream being placed before
her on a small platter with the
whipped cream and the preserve In
two glass bowls beside it.-New York
Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

"Hullo, Barkerl" said Smitkin,
meeting his friend on the street.
How goes it?"
"All right. / guess said Barker.
Seen Bobby Sponger lately?"
Yes; Bobbie is down at my place
at Westhampton now. invited him
down for the week end"
Why, | thought that was three
weeks ago2"
II was, said Barker, but you
know Bobbie is an expert at making
both ends meet =" liarper's Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

lord LandsdoNn once confr't
ct Lord Crevo on an eloquent
In the House Of Lords
= have followed llH tr said
earnest attention. not only Oh sfd.
OF the Importance OF The subiectl but
also on account OF the noble lords
judicial attitude I admired iis eio'
auence, but what impressed me was
his imparfialite
A pause.
Eyes, until the last minute. did
not know on which side Of the fence
his lordship was coming ioWn -"
London Globe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

boxes cured me SO well that in three
years the trouble has not come back. !"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milhnrn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

DR.. Detehcns Relief for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days Its
acton Is remarkable; Removes the cause
and disease quickly disappears. First dose
greatly benefits. 75c. and ST. Al druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
.eething, softeus thegums, educesinfamma-
ion. allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle
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Mrs. AueusTE VEsPERiIANN, De For
est, Wisconsin.
Another ODeratiOn Arnide,1-

Mrs; AUeUsTE VEsPERslANN, De For
est, Wisconsin.
Another Operation AyOided,
New Orleans, La.-..For years / suf-
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally / was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was neces-
sary. l gave Lydia E. Pinkhamss Veg
etable Compound trial first, and
was saved from an operation" = Mrs.
LILY PEYRoUx, iii Kerlerec st, New
Orleans, La.
Thirty years of unparalleled success
confirms the power Of Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound to euro
female diseases. The great volume Of
unsolicited testimony constantly pour.
ing in proves conclusively that Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
a remarkable remedy for those dis
tressing feminine Ills from which so
many women suffer.
IfyOu want special advice about
your case write to Mrs. Pinkham,
at Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is
free, and always helpful.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Itch cured IN 30 minutes by Wooiford's
Sanitary Lotion, Never tails. At druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

ute an very we'll for you 10
preach economy" said the wife.
but l notice Whenever cut down
expenses that you smoke better e.
gars and spend more money for your
own pleasure than at any other
time"
We'll, confound It, what do you
suppose want you to economic for
anyway?"-Chicago Record-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Hicks CAPUDINE IS the best remedy
relieves the aching and feverishneSs-cur
the Cold and restores normal conditions Its
liduid-enects Immediately. i0c.. 25c. and
soc-. at drug stores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

When you're as hoarse as a crow, cough
ing and gasping-when you've an oid-fashs
Toned cold-take Aliens Lung Balsdin-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Do not interfere with a dog gnaw-
ing a bone. It is one Of his few pleas
ures in life, and, besides, he might
bite you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Whom your joints are stiff and muscles
sore; when you strain or bruise yourself, use
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
inrigorate stomach, liver and bowels
sugar-eoateds tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

on the verge of col
lapse. Dull back
ache weakened me
and broke my
sleep. | was very
nervous. and doc
tors treatment was
not making me
better. Doan's Kid
ney Pills helped
mo at onea and eix
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

It makes a difference whose cat 1t
is that yowls on the housetops.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

If you are afraid OF your wife, ex-
change clothes with her
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

A 10-year-old Glove tree will pro.
duce about 20 pounds annually
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18
The wore Popular Wagon.

"speakln' OF the water wagon
said Uncle Terry PEBBLES. everybody
seems to be climbing on the vegetable
wagon just now-an' | reckon they'll
stay on just about tho same length
of time Chicago Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

When your wife is brawling run
for the beehives
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

An average good hog is worth
1914.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

An English agricultural society
has a sparrow-extermination fund.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Six hundred workmen were killed
at their labors in Chicago last year
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Whether from Colds. Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles. Capudine Will relieve you.
It's liQuid-pleasant TO take-acts immedl-
ateiy. Try It, loc.. 25c. and soc. II drug
atorea.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Il am shocked to learn that some
of my ancestors wore wooden shoes, :"
said the guided youth.
And | am shocked" replied the
father, to see some of their descend
ants reversing the order by being
blockheads. - Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

A coat not paid for is always tight
under the arms.
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VERGE OF COLLAPSE.

Many Women Brought to 1t by Kid
ney Disease.
Mrs, Charles Sweetman, ga Wash
lngton St, Buffalo. N. T., says; kid
ney trouble had me In q bad way and
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

The South produces three-fourths
OF the worlds cotton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

That is Laxative Bromo Qninine. Look
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. Csc
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
caseofItching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Having little coal. Siam uses nc
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COLT DISTENfPFR


Rhubarb is grown extensively in
China
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Simplicity" he said. just for the
purpose Of breaking the long silence,
Is the surest sign OF greatness. "
Dear me. what an egotist you
arei" she pleasantly replied --Chica-
60 Record-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

a,as s-s-.1. W.
After an opera
ton four years ago
/ had pains down
ward In both sides,
backache, and q
weakness. The doc
tor wanted me to
have another opera
ton. took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
u am entirely cured
0f NV frO11hlac D.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-02-18

Brazil is endeavoring to encour~
age its iron industry. B. n. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-14
LATON1A RACE TRACK
 PROPERTY IS SOLD

Cincinnati, February 13.-Sale of the Latonia race property by the owners of controlling interest was officially an- nounced today. Capt. c. A. Tiles of St. Louis, well known in turf circles, becomes the new owner by the purchase of the in- terest before held by George B. Cox of Cincinnati; Congressman Joseph Rhinock and Harvey Meyers and others of Cov- ington, Ky.
 It is understood that Captain Tiles has secured 90 per cent of the stock of the as- sociation, and that he purposes extensive improvements at the track
 The court of appeals having finally set ted the litigation over bookmaking, it is announced that the Latonia authorities at the coming spring meeting will acquiesce T the use of the pari-mutuel system used on other Kentucky tracks.
 Captain Tiles was formerly at the head of what was known as the Cella-Adler- Tiles racing syndicate. The purchase price was not made public.