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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
MENTAL MACHINERY.
Shut on All ths Power When Yeu Quit
Work at Night.

Work AZ Naanf.
1t is a great thing TO learn to shut
of the mental steam when you quit
work. says 0rison SWEET Marden in
Success Magazine. What would you
think Of factory manager who would
leave all OF his power turned on after
the operators had left the factory. the
delicate machinery running every
where, pounding itself to pieces, grind
Ing out its delicate bearings without
producing anything? Many Of us do
not turn on our mef' power after
we are through prod. y. .g or creating
for the day. We cnrry our business
home. take It TO he'd with us. think.
plan. worry and waste precious ener-
gy In all sorts OF ways, In superiuous
thinking. foolish worrying that pro
duces nothing. but grinds out the ex-
quislte mental machinery and units
It for the next days work. It is a
great art to learn to shut of power
when through our days work. so that
we can oil our mental machinery. re-
fresh our minds and recuperate our.
selves. so that we can go to the next
days work completely reInvigorated
Many men seem to think that they
are accomplishing something II they
keep their minds on business even
when not at work. but they really ac-
compllsh less than nothing because
they are wasting precious mental en-
ergy. the power for concentration. the
vigor. the focusing Of the mind. which
Is imperative for creating purposes
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
FERRYING THE TRAIN.
One of the River and Hsrbor Sights Of
New York CITY.

New York City.
One Of the sights of the harbor
familiar enough to those acquainted
with the water front. but OF never fall
ing interest to the waterside strolling
stranger. Is the big railroad ferryboat
that carries the Boston Washington
through trains around Manhattan be-
tween Mott Haven and Jersey City,
and apparently this ride is as interest
ing to the people on the boat as the
boat is to the people Oh the shore.
They just run the whole train on this
boat. and then in fair weather the pas
sengers get out to stretch their legs
and take I'm the view As the big
boat comes along with the cars Of the
train aboard seen projecting out for
wand and aft on deck from under the
hoods you see the passengers stand
ing forward for their eight or ten
miles water ride down the East river
and up the north. or vice versa.
through all the varied river traffic
close at hand. while shoreward they
have that marvellous view OF the lower
city. The boat is one Of the city's
notable river sights. and the trip on
the boat itself and the view frcm its
deck are still as wonderful as ever to
the unaccustomed trayeler.-New York
Sun,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
NEAT FOR MUSIC.
The Way Haydn's @ox" minust Came
TO Get That TitIe.

RI.
rr. 80 ~ Us
.,,,l, ue 2 " se''slp'e 'e,''on ~, sne
80 80 'eu - ''""s P'eseS VI Auu
~ so'e " men e'en e"'ss'ea' se
:, 'ios,s, Nos' seneiuns 'neS ufe
p',Ssu ,,,, el'sre - ~ a.'eiip. u sonie ne
p'"'.s"s' ,,, ~ pooin niN s'oeA aiiu @ se,.
-, ~ hoous. neu as.,in' s1Aie peeuli,'
.i''eS 'ua! nufe tne'f ollsin 'n hlei1
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
DEAD SEA WATER.
It's suoysney Not So Crest as to Make
Swimming impossible.

It's suoysney Not So erest as to Make
Swimming impossible.
In Jerusalem ridiculous stories are
told Of the impossibiity Of bathing
IN the Dead sea. and 1t is even said
by the superstitious that no animals
or vegetation can exist near IT, The
truth Is that IL Palestine belonged TO
any other power but Turkey the uorth.
ern shore of the Dead sea would prob.
ably become a popular bathing station
and health resort. as the chloride OF
magnesia which enters so largelv into
the composition of the water s,>Juld
be found to have medicinal aud cura-
tive properties, says the Zion Herald
So far M swimming is concerned.
the excessive buoyancy of the water
Of the Dead sea simply renders 1t diff
ficult for The swimmer to make much
hendway, but If care be taken not to
allow the salt water TO get into the
eyes a swim Is both feasible and en-
joyabte
The Dead sea contains % per cent
Of solid matter and Is. bulk for bulk,
heavier than the human body. In a
ton Of water from the Caspian sea
there are II pounds Of salt. in the
Baltic IS pounds. in the Black sea 90
pounds. in the Atlantic 81 pounds. in
the English channel 70 pounds. in the
Mediterranean So pounds. in the Red
sen 90 pounds and in the Dead sea 1877
pounds
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

The curves OF variation Of glaciers
which are collected In the Alpine mu-
scum In Berne show. according to Pro
fessor Brueckner, that the twenty-six
great glaciers OF Switzerland which
were very extensive at the beginning
Of the nineteenth century thereafter
receded. at first slowly and then more
rapidly. until the close OF the century.
The course of recession was interrupt
ed about the middle of the century by
brief advance. In which only two
glaciers exceeded the limits that
bounded them at the commencement
of the century. Tile glaciers showed
second slight advance between 1890
and 1895. Although the curves Of the
various glaciers are similar In gen
eral. each exhibits well marked pc
culiarlties. which make IT difficult to
trace any connection between eli
matte changes and fluctuations In gla-
eiation. The problem OF the glaciers
Is still involved In ohseurity. and much
patient research will be required to
effect its solution Scientific Ameri-
can.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

1t usually happens In this way:
"Jim." says Mrs. Mann. II sec that
the best butter Is cents cheaper at the
market than II is out there at our
grocery store This Is market day.
Would you mind going down there
on your way home and getting me two
dozen eggs and some corn and few
"Oh. I'm awfully sorry. dear"
breaks in Mr.. Mann. but this is go
ing to be my busy day. won't be
home till pretty late, and there are a
lot of extra things that | simply must
attend to. and
Never mind. denr." says Mrs. Mann.
I'D just us soon do it myself. but
haven't any money. and II you will
leave me ten dollar bill i'll"-
"Come to think Of 1t" breaks in Mr.
Mann right there. II won't be 80 very
busy today. was thinking about
next week. I'll go to the market for
you very gladly. ."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15


Franklin collected thirteen principles
to cover the small amenities of daily
life. Each week he picked out one and
practiced ii diligently. thus creating a
habit 1t took three months to cover
them all. Each year he practiced each
one four full weeks He kept this up
for many years. The uncouth Frank
lin of early manhood who found fault
with his wife for giving him silver
spoon G,,'l china bowl for his bread
and rsil.- iasiead Of pewter spoon
and er .euware crock. developed into
the stalesman and man of the world
Vim won the respect of Englishmen.
;,le admiratioH=of Frenchmen and the
gratitude of Americans. Harring-
ton Emerson in Engineering Magazine
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
A TRIAL OF STRENGTH.



Adsreoma, the Wrestler.
Tradition has immcrtalized one Adar-
gonna Of Grand Canary. who could
wrestle for two consecutive hours and.
having been thrown undermost in
certain contest. got his antagonist be-
tween his legs and arms md squeezed
him so that his homes began to crack
The native was subsequently sent as
a prisoner to Spain. where be astound-
ed the people by his performances.
One day In Seville he was visited by
brawny youth Of La Mancha. who was
anxious to try bout with him My
good friend said Adargoma. ''as we
are going to wrestle together 1t is only
reasonable that We shogld begin by
drinking something"
A large bowl of wine having been
brought. he took this in one hand and
continued to address his challenger:
IF with both Your arms you can over
power one Of mine so as to hinder me
from drinking every drop Of this wine
we will try our strength together; II
not. you may return TO your home"
The struggle took place. and Adargo-
ma by degrees drained the bowl in the
coolest manner without spilling drop
Of the wine. His one hand was more
than a matrh for the others two
London Spectator.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

The residents OF the English coun-
ties have nicknames the meaning and
origin of which are not always OBJ
vious. Why the inhabitants of Liver
pool should be called "Dicky Sans is
not very clear But nearly all the
counties have their distinctive nick
names. The Glaswegians are "Kee-
Hes" the Lancashire men are Tim
Bobbins." Yorkshire men, again. are
everywhere ..Tykes," a nickname the
etymoiogy of which Is not easy to
trace. The inhabitants of Suffolk are
designated "Dumplings." those Of
Kent Hogs and the Isle of Wight
people calves"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

Visitors tG-China are particularly
struck by the numbers Of pairs of
boots hung In separate wooden cages
In the archway of the main west gate
of Hsuanhua, the valed,ctory gifts Of
benefcent projects. Ii is an attrac-
tive custom in China to invite de
parting magistrate whose rule has
been popular to leave pair Of old
boots for suspension in prominent
place as a hint to his successor to fol
low in his footsteps. 1t is consider
able honor to be asked to leave these
boots, and the ruled make the reques.
all the more eagerly because they be
lieve in the efficacy of the hint
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
PROCLAMATION
Publication Of Proposed Con-
SfituliOnal Amendments.

Whereas, Al the January Session Of
the General Assembly of Maryland,
held In the year Of our Lord, Nineteen
Hundred and Ten, three Acts were
passed, one proposing an Amendment
to Article I Of the Constitution, by
adding thereto a Section to be known
as Section 8; one proposing an Amend
ment to Section Of Article 3 Of said
Constitution, and one proposing an
Amendment to Section 4 Of Article 3
of said Constitution, said Acts being
respectively Chapters 1858, so3 and sis
of the Acts Of the General Assembly
Of Maryland of 1919, and which are in
the words following, to wit:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

Viewed exclusively as dramatic
fabric. .Othello is not only the best of
Shakespeare's plays. but the best play
In the English language" says Will
liam Winter in the Century. mo sto-
ry could be more simple. direct. fluent
and elementally tragic. but with what
marvellous skill the poet has told it.
with what ingenuity of Invention. with
what vibrant vitality OF continuous
action, with what ample and superb
drawing Of character, what prodigious
volume Of feeling. what tumult OF
surging and conflicting passion and
what perfection of poetic stylet'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
hi. euII. and ths nIaek criet.,s.

When the Mormons first settled In
Utah black criekets came In myriads
from the mountains and would have
destroyed the crops had 1t not been
for the gulls that came by hundreds
and thousands from the surrounding
lakes. At that time the settlers at
Salt Lake regarded the advent of the
birds as heaven sent miracle. and
ever since the gull has been esteemed
almost as sacred bird by the Nor
mons. About the beet and alfalfa
fields when they are being irrigated
the gulls still collect and feed largely
on field mice that are so destructive
to crops Success Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

why have you and Miss Sweet
broken Off your engagement
Because she loves me So"
That's queer reason"
mot at all. She believes In fortune
telling. and when she went to have her
future revealed not long ago she was
informed That she would be married
three times That settled my case. for
the time being at least She said that
she was determined that ! should not
encounter the danger OF being irst ON
the ist"-Pittsburg Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

Reginald love you. Madeline. For
you / would give up family. position.
wealth. Madeline Hold, Reginald
Giving up family Is all right. fain
would be spared motherin-law.
Give up your position if you can get
better one. but please hold on TO
your wealth. We may need II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

"Now. about the oratorIo. Shall We
put Handlers picture on the program
or the picture OF the leading sopranol"
.'I vote for the soprano She has
twenty or thirty relatives who'll buy
tickets to the show. louisville Cou-
rier-Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
l845---Spring And Summer---l9lI

Oldest And Largest Popular-Price
Tailoring Established 10
Baltimore.
Large line Of new Spring and Summer
Goods now in stock. G. &. P. St. Paul
1896.
Open until $50 P. NJ. Satul days, 0 p. NJ.
B. WEYFORTH q SONS, 217-2l9 N.
Paea Street, Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

"why do ynu insist on asking that
young man TO slng?"
Because" replied Miss Cayenne.
when he's singing he Isn't trying to
converse =" Washington Star
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

The word "aristocracy" comes from
the Creek "aristos" tbestl and ''archo"
rule). meaning the rule Of the best
Literally aristocrat means the best
man..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

1--WE drew skits on our teacher to-
day, mother"
"And who did the best one?"
Fritz. lie got his ears boxed for
ft"-Fliegende Blatter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

Linen breeches were worn by men
In 1901 B. C. They also at that period
wore embroidered coats. besides bon
nets "for glory and for beauty"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

Aunt Jane--iS the water where you
live now hnrd or soft: Niece-I guess
Ms pretty hard The girl snattered
some on the lamp chimney the other
night. and II broke all to pieces.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

God hath yoked to Guilt her pale
tormentor, Misery. Bryant
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15

in this world one must be little
too kind to be kind enough.-Mari-
vaux.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
Great seai3 Governor
a. + GoRMAN. JR,,
President OF the Senate
ADAM PEOPLES.
Speaker Of The House Of Delegates

Now. Therefore. 1. AUSTIN L. CROTH-
ERS. Governor of the State OF Mary
land, In pursuance of the provisions 0f
Section l Of Article IA OF the colsiit3I.
lon of Maryland. do hereby order and
direct that copy Of each Of sail Acts
proposing said Amendments be publish.
ed IN at least Two newspapers in zach
Of the counties Of the Stale, where 50
many may be published, in any county
where not more than one ncwspap r.
maybe published. then In that newspt-
per, and in three newspapers pub isfied
in the City Of Baltimore, one Of VIII ch
shalt be in the German language. one
week for at least three months pre- ed
Ing the election Of ISL. at which satd
election said proposed amendments SHAH
be submitted to the Legal und qualified
voters of III" state. for their adopiian o.
rejection.
Given under my nand
and the Grssat Seal Oi the
State Of Maryland
Done at the city Of
tGteat Seal) Annapolis. this hrst day
OF July, in the year of
our Lord. one Thousand
nine hundred and eleven
AUSTlN-t. CT{DTlIERS.
Governor Of Mhryand
N wINsLOw WILLIAMS
ftF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-15
DR.. G. L. WEsr.
VETERINARY SURGEON.


ALL CALLS GIVEN PROMPT
ATTENTION, DAY OR NIGHT
REASONABLE RATES. LOCATED
PERMANENTLY AT NEW WILLS
HOTEL. LA PLATA, MD. s-is-tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
supply OF gas on the farm and are
making the test In order 10 ascertain.
MAY start
TOMORROW

Z The new pumping station on, tho
,Tysart's Valley river is now pracli,
cally completed, there yet remaining
but few hours work 70 be done tahd;
1t Is now probable that the station
will be in use tomorrow or next day.
The siding to, the site Of the plant
has been completed for some time
and coal has ben dumped there ready
for use. The boilers have already
been fired and things are about In
READINGS for the water 10 be turned
into the mains. r. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11

Jesse Morrow On Walnut avenue, He
wasn't married. Funeral services will
be held this evening at Z o'clock at
the residence conducted by Rev. W..
j.. Eddy Of the First Baptist church
and on Sunday morning the remdins
will be taken to Bridgeport and on to
Vaudeville where services will be
held at the Baptist church some time
during the afternoon. lnterment will
be made in the Cemetery therel
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
TEST Is CAS-: WELL I
TO. ..B||'E1...D||||R|LLED|
TERRITORY JON EAST SIDE OF
THE RlvER5WiLL BE DEVELOP.
ED.

A test gas well will be drilled on
the farm of Marion Meredith on the
East Side OF tler liver: The rig is al.
ready completed and the drillers will
begin the work of putting in the well
next week. Mr.. Anthony Bowen. sof
this city. Is behind the project. The
companytthat. Is putting in the well
believe indications are. good for a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11

Post Of that place. accompanied his
patient 10 the hospital. "a
4 Mic Yorrlck, an Austrian employed
atsthe, Shaft mine Of the Consolida-
ton yoCal company was seriously in.
jured there yesterday. The man was
seevrely crushed about the head and
Is in serious condition. lie was
brought to the Miners hospital where
he is being cared for.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11

Buys. Any
...l !
FREE
NM N w 10 x

Mrs. Hetty Green
the richest and
shreWdest woman in
the the world I'D, says:
a.If I'd young man
Shassany 4 money 10
start with $let him
invest it shfely i'll
real estate and then
$50 TO work and
9mnke some more.
There 3Rre a Z good
many ways of aMak-
ing money, Gbut il
you want large re-
turns with small1out-
slayabY all means the
beststNing to do is TO
sfinVost#i ii; real estate
an the suburbs Of n
pr0gfessive town or
city. Everybody
doesn't Know ,sthis
gbn:t itisstfue;' :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
ADMITTED HOSPITAL.

Ariie Rosh Of Masontown was al.
mitted to the Miners Hospital yester.
day having received a badly crushed
foot by being run over by a. trolley
while at his work in the Elkin Coal
Company mines at that place Dr..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
At Lyric To-Day

"'rhe Rosues stratesenr.y-k alen,.
Another enc Of those kalem western;
ers. a great picture taken amidst
beautiful scenery. slsf5 IL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
HILL CARR Deal.
REMAINS WILL BE TAKEN TO
MlDDLEvlLLE SUNDAY FOR IN.
y TERMENT. ~

Mr. Theodore L. Carr formerly Of
Harrison county but who has resided
in this city for several years died yes
teday afternoon shortly before four
o'clock at the home OF his sister. Mrs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-11
aEse.Sds EReco,rLded.

1880. ~ - Il 10 7sa .
Deeds we're filed yesterday at the
sSSfaflce. Sof3 the clerk lof the. county court
!for recording as follows:
! y Ohm Rlce5an wife. to ]. May Mar.
TN q iparcelSof land in the Second
Ward 81 the Sof Fairmont; consid.
,dfation, $500. 4 Z Il III :5g;.
Charles Russell Martin and wife to
'IohnS Rlcc, q narceliof land on the
Monongahela river, In Pawpaw dis.
.tslcti consideration, ss2, 800. .lS,4
rs Lots AXE Street Addition will
De sold at auction "Wednesday, Nov.
IN, 1890 n. MI One lot Will be given
away ut the sale. III; st
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-24
lib Third ST.

tie, Pa, GAINESVILLE, o., Philadelphia.
Pa, washington. ID. C.. and at vari--
Gus places in West Virginia. He
was an officer of the Chevy Chase
Development Company, of Washing
ton, D. c., which is developing
suburb of the national capital.
The deceased man was director
of the Empire National Bank ever
since it was organized. Ee was for
merly president of the CIarksburg
Board of Trade and in various
other ways was he Interested in the
development of Clarksburg. Mr Nc
Carty's death removes a fine citi7
zen and developer whom any COM
munity could i'll afford to lose. He
was fair and honorable in all his
dealings and held the highest esteem
of a countless number of friends
being in all respects a splendid ex-
ample of self-made man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-24
SUICIDE
Miss Dora Thayer Ends Her
Life at Grafton With
A Revolver.

GRAFTON, Aug. 24-Miss Dora
Thayer. who has been employed as
a waitress at the Central hotel hero
for some time, committed suicide
about midnight at her home. by
shooting herself in the right tenn
nile with a 22-calibre rifle. When
discovered she was dead. The par
ents of the girl had been at Ro-
chester, n. Y, attending the sol
diers' reunion, and Dora Thayer and
her sister were alone. in the house
for the last few days.
Miss Porte Thayer, the sister, had
been attending the evening session
of the teachers institute, and when
she arrived home late, was horrtfied
to and her sister in dying condi7
ton with a revolver lying by her
side. physicians were summoned
but life was extinct for some time
before they arrived.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-24

up the eastern suburb known as
Kelley Hill and erected number OF
substantial dwelling houses there.
Recently he completed splendid
three-story, brick and stone business
block and apartment house at Fifth
and West Main streets. He also
built a large number of dwelling
houses in various parts of the city.
His real estate activities extended
also to other cities and at the time
OF his death he owned valuable
holdings at Elkhart, Ind, New Cas-