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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

A search for a child's short story,
"Ths Griffin and the Minor Canon
In a volume all by itself revealed to
persistent city shopper the thought
and money that are expended On the
furnishing Of dolls houses. Book
stores had not the story in a single
volume. but In a department store
one young woman interviewed had re-
Gently been transferred from the toy
department and was able to contribute
a helpful hint.
4 think she said. you can flnd It
in one Of the dolls houses downstairs"
Curiosity had BY that time become
sauce to literature. so the shopper
hurried downstairs to inspect the doll
houses. Three Of the most expensive
houses contained libraries consisting
Of score Of diminutlye books and
each book contained a childs story
complete. Que Of them was "The
Griffin and the Minor Canon"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
HOSTESS HAD TO OWN UP
Domestic Secret Disclosed When the
Guests Could Not Be Served
With Pie.

She was woman Of resource aud
ability and when her husband arrived
for dinner with an unexpected guest
she thought she had devised a way
to meet the fact that she had but one
piece OF pie in the house and had in
tended her husband should have that.
She instructed him that when she
sent to the kitchen for dessert he was
to say he could not possibly cat any
more than he had eaten and then the
pie could be brought to her guest
without his surmising that there was
but one piece in the house.
This might have worked out all
right Il the pie had not been so ex-
ceedlngly good and her husband had
not known this because he had It for
dinner the day before.
When the maid cleared away the
dinner dishes the master Of the house
said he had no room for dessert.
The guest said he felt the same way.
Then. when the master thought It was
safe to do so, he changed his mind
and said after all he guessed he would
taEe dessert The pie was brought
When it was half eaten the guest
said it looked SO good he thought he,
too, would indulge.
No, you won't" said the hostess,
and she told the tale Of the pie.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
TUBERCULOSIS IN THE PRISON
Per Cent. Of Suffering Is Enormous
and There Seems but One
Remedy.

From several investigations that
have been made by the National AS
ISOLATION for the Study and Proven
ton Of tuberculosis it is estimated
that on an average about 15 per
cent Of the prison population of the
country is afflicted with tuberculosis.
On this basis, out Of the $4,000 prison
ers housed in the penal institutions
Of the United States at any given
time. no less than 1900 are infected
with the disease. If the Philippine
islands and other insular possessions
we're taken into Consideration the
number would be much larger. Some
Of the prisons OF Pennsylvania, Kan
as and Ohio show such shocking con-
litions with reference to tuberculosis
hat many wardens admit that these
places Of detention are death traps
Similar conditions could be found in
almost every state. and in the major
ity of cases the only sure remedy Is
the destruction Of the old buildings
and the erection Of new ones.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

NoW "nefe woula the ices DR..
two young lawyers have gone
they not procured a similar orders
They would have been included IN
the general fees of the Counsel Of
the Board of Election Supervisors
we suppose, who as stated by the
Crescent gets salary of $4,000.
That these young men tried a
number Of cases for the Republican
Party without charge to the County. is
true. They are not, however. in the
habit Of representing the two sides
of case at the same time as perhaps
the refreshing Of memory might re-
call some others have endeayored 10
do.
Further the Crescent saws in
speaking Of Mr.. X. L. Mitchell. 4tbat
he is not criticising the County Com
missiouers" this is true, and he never
will as long as the Democratic Party
can stay in power through his mechi-
nations Of the ballot
The fact that this might be the
first time an order has been passed to
pay for professional services Of this
kind has nothing at all to do with
the merits Of the case.
That their charges were lust seem |
to be un-contradicted from both the
standpoint of amount charged and
services rendered. Judge Claeett
signed the order allowing same and
we will leave it to our brothers to
lttaok him if they SO desire.
We venture further to say that
'ur brothers have never performed
professional services for the County
n any one else gratis unless it was
n giving advice about the make up
+ the fraudulent ballot last fall.
Our brothers, shining lights Of law
10 not seem to understand the differ
nee between the effect Of plea and
be effect Of proof We presume
he Times Crescent's in liz reference
, a client who "went up for long
eriod of time, is referred to the II
larshall cases. Itwas the proof again
! Marshall that caused bis convic-
on and sentence, and not the effect
the plea but anything will do
'r argument when the Crescent
publishers get in a hole.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

o-daya well woman. Mrs. WILLIAM
AHRENs, 9ss w. 2ist St., Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
aound, made from native roots and
lerbs. contains no narcotics or harm
vi drugs, and to-day holds the record
tor the largest number of actual cures
II female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands Of
voluntary testimonials are on file In
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn.
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation. uI-
reration, displacements, ibroid juniors.
Irregularities, periodic pains, ackache'
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes 1t 70
lerself TO give Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
Et0ut your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Senator William Alden Smith tells
of an Irish justice of the peace out
in Michigan. In a trial the evidence
was all in and the plaintiffs attorney
had made long and very eloquent
argument, when the lawyer acting for
the defense arose.
What are you doing?" asked the
justice, as the lawyer began.
Going to present our side of the
case"
81 don't want to hear both sides ar
gued. 1t has tindency to confuse
the eoort. "-Washingtonian.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

tors said L could not
get well unless [
lKld an operation.
l knew l could not
stand the strain Of
one, so l wrote to
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told me
what to do. After
taking Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
Rlnod Puritan ~,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

"And you say you have a fire escape
at each fioor?" said the applicant for
room.
Yes. we have" replied the board
ing-house lady.
Must give you feeling of secur-
ityf
1T does if the boarders are all paid
up."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
Financial disaster.

The Italian fruiterer. who had vain
ly endeavored to instill true CONNER
cial Instincts into the mind of his err
rant son. was bewailing his fate at his
otfspring's perverse conduct;
81 leava him for two minoot alta my
stand, and whata you tink? He ruina
the bus. Totala ruin. He sella the
front row of the orange"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Lawyers have a peculiar system of
abbreviation. such words as trustees,
executors being cut down to trees.
exors, and admors. This practise led
to an amusing slip on the part of a
solicitor, who, somewhat late in life.
abandoned his profession and entered
the church. A few Sundays after his
ordination he startled his congrega.
ton while reading the lesson by dellv-
ering one of the passages as follows:
4 see men as trustees walking"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

soreness and urinary
troubles. These are
the warnings - ma
lures signals for
help. Doan's Kid
ney Pills should be
used at the first
sign.
A. Treltlein. S4
Rosett St. New Ha-
ven. Conn. says: Il
was propped up In a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
Game.

The Creditor-Will you pay this bill
now. or never?
The Debtor-Mighty nice of you to
give me my choice. old scout. I
choose never
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

due financial appreciation Of =
minister's services does not In the
least affect the Christianity Of the
leader Of flock. A well fed snd vel
groomed minister speaks well for ;
church, WOODBURY. independent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Il saw Uncle Toms Cabin played
recently"
"So?"
81 think I'll read the book
you may be disappointed. The
book mentions only one little Eva and
one Lawyer Marks Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Red, Weak, Weary, watery Eyes.
Relieved By Murine Eye Remedy Try
Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You VIII
Like Murine II Soothes. SOC at Your
Druggists. Write For Eye Books. Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

There can De no greater mistake
than to suppose that the man with
100000 ia million times happier
than the man with one dollar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

The secret of life is not to do what
one likes. but to try to like that which
one has to do; and one does like it,
In timed NJ. craik.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Good intentions are always hot
stun; that is why they are used for
paving material in a certain locality
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the old Standard GROVES TAdTBLhS5
SilLI. TONIC You know. what you are taking.
The formula IL plainly printed on every bottle,
showing it Il simply Outline and Iron ID a tasi,-
les9 fprm. The ,quinlne drives out the malaria
and the lrcn builds up the system. sold By all
dealers for - years Price 80 oentA
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Man will have what he desires, and
will find what is really best for him,
exactly as he honestly seeks IT.
Froude.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Shelf were a man. should new
err marry.
He-If you were man, should
never marry.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
end inyigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
sugar-eoated, tiny granules. easy TO take.
Do not grippe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Little Girl-Mummyl (No answer.)
Mummy Are those swallowsi"
Mummy deep in her book)-Yes,
dear Don't touch them.-Puneh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

He is good time-saver that finds
out the flttest opportunity for every
action.-Thomas Fuller
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Bill-Don't you like to see dog
chewing bone?
Jll-Yes. Il its not one Of my own.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Better a nagless wife than a horse
less carriage.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

A business mans leisure is simply
the time he doesn't know what to do
With.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

For HEADACHE-EFiek CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles. Capudine will relieve you.
its llquid-pieasant to take-acts immedi
ately. Try 1t. 10c., Csc, aud 80 cents 81 drug
stores.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Chicago, Ill.--"I was troubled with
falling and Inflammation. and the doc-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

The minute man begins to try to
save money his friends call him a
tightwad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

My friend said the solemn man
on the railroad tran. do you drink
intoxicating liquors?r
"surel" cried the convivial chap.
"Much obliged for the invitation. Cot
a flask with your"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Statistics are almost as unsatisfac-
tory as facts are stubborn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

arm belief that If he picked his teeth
with a splinter taken from a tree that
had been struck by lightning he would
never have the toothache. A number
believed that hair cut at the time of
the new moon would grow better than
at any other time, while many ex
pressed their opinion that II they
dropped the kitchen dish rag they
would soon have company. Others held
that the man who carried potato in
his pocket would never have rheuma-
tism, while a large number believed
that when dog howled death in the
family was impending. There were
others az grotesque and as absurd
as these.
The amazing thing about the whole
affair was that SO many Of the stu
dents believed In these superstitions.
Some SIS students were examined. and
OF this number As per cent. believed in
superstitions which numbered some
5000. Perhaps even larger percent
age Of the students believed in some
superstitions, or at least partly be
lieved in them. Not half the men
were free from some belief in signs
and omens.
These are the facts that admit of no
dispute. Men believe where they should
not believe, and that is all there is to
1t. Their fathers believed before them.
and their fathers before them. as far
as history is recorded. as far as ira
dition runs. Some of these same legends
we're believed when Aryan ancestors
watched the heavens in the steppes of
Central Asia. others were believed
when the German tribes came into
Europe: the Catholic saints believed
them and the Greek heroes observed
them, the Anglo-Saxons followed them.
and the Africans in the center of the
dark continent watched them day by
day.
Civilization may move on. and meE
may be wiser than their sires, but
there is something in the mind of man
that makes him believe where his
reason doubts and his sane mind SCOTS
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Nr..sv 0sxsa-
Henderson-When a man marries
he keeps his wife in dresses, hats,
shoes-in fact, everything she needs
What does wife keep her husband
in?
Henpeck (absentlyl-Hot water.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

RkSt,puoli..p
he election
;. Sigbter now
eral months
- each day.
/ ELMER Senator
i'll be pitted
Covington.
iidate for re-
"a united party
ne will give the
3 fight of bis life
at. Like the first
contest for the
'pcOnd on either
- Talbot the
3cracy will have
don. William B.
fore defeated him
rethrouehout the
n utter. Prospects
tiers election.
fourth districts
q altimore City
ms there will
Republicans. |
} many candi-
MHthat villresult
~ be bound to
vo polls thereby
sO'cess.
Hon. Thomas
~. record of his
bis party to
The demo-
I'VE likewise ia a
taore than a
Ave.Ae bruises
'lroassghOminated in
selection of .
ause this is I
qblican dis. e
tked at ope .
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19
ERIN EDITOR GIVES OUT
bNlsHlNe INFORMATION.

ag the usual order Of things.
educator went north the
4 told a Washington an
WIZ bhings to convince them
prof Mason and Dixon's
have ideas, and good
educator in ques-
questions on .he
-stitions." but his
y as heavy as its
VI lin terms. about
IS that stick
e, and asked
that even
in things
their face.
was a fair
';''',
ag. we
HUG. some ne
Incorporated Under the Law
on
nts
Respectfully solicits the patrl re
savings and Commercial deTeem
interest allowed on time depem.
fully insured against fire a,liege
Money to loan in sums to ak.Ieg-
OWN for
JAMES NJ. BOWLING super
j. +. COAD, list Vice "a as the
d by these
satieth century.
aires d; l&iMpIe- expressed his
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1910-08-19

Seply to
resent
.hieli ap-
the week
Cooksey
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01

degree of authority over his colleagues
in the arbitrament Of the important
cases that come before them.
Chief Justice swayze OF the supreme
court of New Jersey is mentioned in
this same connection with reference to
a place in the highest tribunal. He is
said to stand very high in the presi-
dents estimation and doubtless would
be an available man for any place the
president decided to offer him. There
seems TO be certain reasons to doubt.
however, that he would take prece-
dence in the presidents mind over
Governor Hughes for the chief Justice
ship, though he holds that position in
the court OF his own state and is an
eminent jurist.
IL is quite probable that the presi-
dent, IL he has not already made up
his mind as to his appointees, will do
SO in a very few days, as the docket,
to be taken up October 4, is heavy
with important cases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01
Birmingham's Growth.

Birmingham, Ala, has a population
of 94,27O; in 1900 it had 3S,415. Its
growth in ten years is 245.4 per cent,
the largest of any American city as
thus far disclosed by the census. 1t
stands out as the typical representa-
tive of the New South. the product of
awakened industry Its increase is a
little too great to be taken as fairly
representative of the entire south,
though there are Atlanta, Dallas, San
Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, Chat
tanooga, Memphis and other southern
cities showing immense strides, both
IN industry and population, as indica-
tive of the prodigious advancement in
that section.
But Birmingham had the natural
resources Immediately at its door to
afford it opportunity to become the
Pittsburg of the south in the steel and
iron trade. Northern science and cap,
ital soon discovered this and took 9
hand in developing these resources
Yet the credit belongs to Birmingham
AS town it was only laid out in 1871
and incorporated a year later with
less than 1000 population. Its growth
was slow until in 1880 its people be.
gan to discover it's ore beds. In 1896
it had 26,17S and in 1900 3S,415, q
gain in those ten years OF only 1927
These figures, therefore, give us some
idea of what has been going on in Biz
mingham, and not only there, bu'
throughout the south, since 1900, t
bring the population of that city up t.
s4,27O. ..
When one considers that this New
South, of which Henry w. Grad,
spoke in 1887, is but in it's infancy h,
can poorly estimate what will be tn,
growth of Birmingham and a few
other southern cities in the next tel
years. Along with the awakening IL
industrialism goes a new era in agri
cultural pursuits, and vast tracts o
land are steadily being thrown open t
new settlers from other sections an,
| countries,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01
Talks to People Who Sell Things

The first thing woman asks about
butter is, "Is 1t pure?"
She very naturally wants to know
something about the butter she places
on her table for her family to use.
A few cents pound more or less
Is a small matter to a woman where
purity is concerned.
There are few foods which have the
advertising possibilities OF butter yet
about all that is ever said is, that it's
creamery" and is 49," go" or "95
cents" a pound, as the case may be-.
Nothing about purity, cleanness, sweet
ness, where it's made, or how shipped.
Mr.. Butter Man, why don't you
spread the truth about your pure
butter?
Here is the situation in Omaha:
There are $4,000 families in Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01
POLITICAL DRIFT.

Tom Watson Is abroad in Georgia exer-
cising his hammer on the expansive frame
OF Hoke Smith, fellow democrat and farmer
chum.
The unsophisticated mayor Of Trenton,
n j.. IL Tuning and threatening dire things
to the campaign committee which touched
the pay envelopes OF city employees for S
each. Meanwhile the committee has the
money.
David r. Francis, who governed Mis-
souri,, and ran a worlds fair and a brokers
office at the same time, is making a hard
fight for the senate He is wearing a
rundown collar and SLOUGH hat and mix
ing in with the farmer Legislators.
Look out for the man who wants to
wager that he can name the next gov
ernor Of New York. The "one best bet" is
Horace White, now lieutenant governor
who will presently take the place when
Governor Hughes moves on TO the supreme
court.
According TO the beauty critic OF the
New York Sun, the Hon vivian NJ Lewis
republican candidate for governor of New
Jersey, lie the handsomest man ever pro
posed for public office in America. This
Judgment Is subject to revision and modfi-
cation when photographs OF Nebraska's
rival candidate reach the Sun office
bunch of the old guard silently chew
ing the rag on the porch of . Saratoga
hotel was approached by little miss who
enquired, diffidently, rs Teddy Roosevelt
here?' The name stirred the bunch like an
explosion. 'Oh, h! What's the use?''
qusried one "old guardsman" Even the
babies cry for Roosevelt lie is the whole
three rings, ringmaster and elephant. May
be he will let us Into the show II we carry
water for the elephant"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01

who use butter. How many use your
butter?
How many would use your butter
If they knew more about It?
It costs money to spread the truth,
of course, but it costs a great deal less
than you would think.
You can talk pure butter to two
thirds Of these women every day
through the advertising columns of
The Bee at the cost of $50 to SIS a
month, three times a week, That is
less than a quarter of cent a person.
Even If you look upon advertising
as a risk isn't that very small risk
for a big possible gain?
We can furnish the advertising
copy and illustrations to the butter
man who can see the big possibilities
in a pure butter campaign.
Phone Tyler 1000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-01
SAFEGUARDING THE BANKS.
Proposed Cheek on Operations of
Large borrowers.

Large borrowers.
Kansas City Star.
long recognized menace to the banks
of the United states Is the ease with which
large borrowers can get more money than
they ae entitled TO- through the sale OF
"commecial paper by brokers' Bankers
have discussed various methods Of protec-
ton, but have not devised any satisfactory
plan, except where some cities have adopted
the system of employing a clearing house
auditor, whose watchfulness oan prevent
unsafe extension Of credits within his lin
tied field.
The energetic comptroller OF the currency
at Washington, Lawrence o. Murray, who
has done more to strengthen the national
banking system than any OF his predeces-
sors in office, proposes to solve this prob
lem by establishing a national credit bu-
reau in the eomptroller's office, and Keep
ing a record Of all the loans made by banks
to borrowers whose obligations extend to
more than one bank. This can readily be
done, because national bank examiners can
report the Information to the central office
Doubtless some large borrowers will OBJ
ject to this procedure on the ground that 1t
is meddling with their private affairs. But
bank loan is not merely a private trans
action between tho banker and the bor-
rover. 1t becomes a thread in the intricate
credit fabric with which the countrys bust
ness is transacted. Individual and bank
clerks constitute 90 per cent Of the country's
currency, and the security back OF this cur
rency is made up of the notes, bonds and
obligations OF borrowers. Therefore It be-
Genes a matter Of vast public importance
that the banks should be safeguarded
against inflated or Insecure loans.