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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
ART IN ICE.
Wonderful Palace That Was Built BY
czarina Anne Of Russia.

The use Of Ice for architectural pur-
poses is an art that has been carried
70 high state Of perfection in north
ern countries. and some almost incred-
ible feats have been accomplished in
this curious branch OF industry.
Probably the most remarkable build
ing Constructed wholly OF Ice was the
palace built on the Neva by Czarina
Anne Of Russia in 1889 The first at
tempt to construct this building was
unsuccessful. as the slabs Of ice were
too thin and the building collapsed in
the first thaw. subsequently large
blocks Of ice were cut and squared
with great care and laid on one an
other by skillful masons, who cement
ed the joints with water, which imme-
dlately froze. The building when com
pleted was fifty-six feet long. seven
teen and a half broad and twenty-one
high. 1t was Of but one story. The
facade contained a door surmountcd
by an ornamental pedlment and six
windows, the frames and panes Of
which were all OF ice. An elaborate
balustrade adorned with statues, ran
along the top Of the facade, and an
other balustrade surrounded the build
ing at the level of the ground The side
entrances 10 the inclosare were fianked
with pillars supporting urns, the lat
ter containing orange trees. whose
branches. leaves and flowers were all
Of ice. Hollow pyramids of ice on each
side Of the building contained lights
by night The grounds were further
adorned with a life size figure of an
elephant. with his mahout on his back.
A stream of water was thrown from
the elephants trunk by day and
fame Of naphtha by night
A tent of ice contained hot bath,
in which persons actually bathed.
There were also several cannons and
mortars Of ice. which were loaded with
bullets of ice and iron and discharged.
The interior Of the building was COM
pletely furnished with tables. chairs.
statues. looking glasses. a clock, a COM
plete tea service. etc. all made OF ice
and painted to initiate the real objects.
A bedchamber contained state bed
with curtains. dressing table with a
mirror. pillows. bedc'othes. slippers and
nighteaps. all made of ice. There
were Ice candles burning naphtha and.
most wonderful of all. an ice Fireplace
containing burning ice logs-i. e. blocl
Of ice smeared with naphthn and thea
kindled.-Scientific American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
PROCLAMATION
Publication Of Proposed Con-
StiiuliOnaI Amendments.

Whereas, At the January Session Of
the cenefal Assembly Of Marylant,
held in the year Of our Lord, Niaessen
Hundred and Ten, three Acts were
passed, one proposing an Amendment
to Article Of the Constitution, by
adding thereto a Section to be known
as Section s; one proposing an Amend
ment to Section Of Article 3 Of said
Constitution, and one proposing ar
Amendment to Section Of Artisle 3
Of said Constitution, said Acts beng
respectively Chapters 253, so3 and sis
Of the Acts Of the General Assembly
Of Maryland Of 1918, and which are in
the words following, to wit:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
MADE THE GUESTS PAY.

Demanded Tips For the Servants at
the Court Of Napoleon ~.
Before we left Compiegne at the
conclusion Of our visit at the court of
Napoleon ILL., writes Nine de Heger-
mann Liudencrone in Harper's, when
we were taking our morning tea we
were interrupted by the coming In of
the major domo, who handed Us a pa.
per. We were not unprepared for this
visit. as we had been tod by one of the
guests who had been here before that
every one was expected to remain in
their rooms until this important per-
sonage had ruade bis rounds in order
to collect the ponrhoire. / say pour
boire because what one generally gives
separately is Jumped into one sum.
This paper. which he handed to us al
most at the point Of his hallebarde.
proved to be a gia scritto receipt for
COO francs-our pourboire.
We were rather subdued party In
the train. The conversation mostly
turned on the subject Of pourboires.
The hussier decided the exact amount
that each ought to give. For instance,
he knows an ambassador ought to give
1000 francs. For a minister of state
1000 francs suffice Unofficial people
Ike ourselves cannot be expected to be
out Of pocket more than 900 francs.
As for the poor nobility Of France.
they escape with 800. Some were Of
opinion that It was pleasanter to give
en- masse in one big sum than to give
in drihlets, others thought it more salts.
factory to hand ones offering person
ally to the different servants. but we
all with one voice voted the ofiicious
beadle an imposition"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
RED TAPE IN GERMANY.


In an account Of the luehy OF Teck
and It's Inhabitants by the Rev. $. Bar
ingGould an amusing experience f.
thus described by the author:
ave. are wont. we Englishmen, 10
grumhle ut red tapism. but with us it
does not go beyond the government
Offices In Germany IT IS everywhere.
! had an instance OF It between Ober
Lenuingeu aud owen. | had asked 1t
the former place for third class
ticket 10 owen aid had stepnsd ;nio
n third class carriage. 0u these branch
lines nearly every one tpvels fourth.
counted twelve compartments fourth.
nine third and three second There
was no first class compartment. Be
fore reaching the next statiou-in fact,
a mile from Ober Lenniugen- the In
spector came round.
"'Hah. YOU have fourth class
ticket and are in a third class com
partment. The fine is 9 mar's.
Il explained and offered at once to
pass into an inferior carriage or pay
the difference.
"'That will not do. You have in
fringed the law aud must pay marks
81 get out at Owen and will explain
matters to the station master.
Il did so.
1.-THE fine is 6 marks, said this lat
ter pcremptorily.
"'But.' said ]. 4 demanded a third
class ticket and was given one for
which l had not asked. This was ar
oversight Of the clerk
'''You should have examined your
ticket
The train was delayed i've minutes
while the matter was thrashed out on
the platform, the travellers craning
their neeks out of the windows Of
their respective carriages. looking on
and listening with lively interest. At
last reluctantly the station master
yielded must pay the difference.
"'What is itr
"One penny"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

There came a letup in the rush OF pa
ticnts. and the doctor opened two small
envelopes lying on his desk.
Its all right he said. 81 wasn't
sure. Without offending couldn't
open the envelopes in the presence Of
the persons who gave them to me.
They contain the fees left by two
Englishmen who called close on each
others heels. English etiquette is
rather embarrassing for physician
who is used to patients who hand
over their money with the denomlna-
tion right on top. American fashion.
In England it would be considered an
insult to give a physician his fee un-
wrapped. You can't insult an Ameri-
can physician that way, but newcom-
ers credit him with an excess of SEN
sibility and give him a good many un-
easy moments wondering il he hasn't
been underpaid New York Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Gladys-Tommy Tightwad Is the
meanest man I've ever encountered.
Gwendolyn What has be donei
Gladys-He's engaged to Tilly Tihou.
you know. 1t appears that he picked
up ring at bargain sale and had
the nerve 10 offer it as an engagement
ring. 1t was rnueh too small for her
fnger. What do You suppose he sug-
gcsted? What? Gladys
That she diet untii she could get it
on Detroit Free Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Durn- gae period under William
III ~ y bachelordom was taxed
rte.' h1d to pay more dearly than
tlr;aoners for the privilege of single
liis. The yearly tax levied on bach
elors ranged from E12 lis. IN the case
Of dukes and archhishops down 70
shifting ID the case Of those scheduled
as other persons Furthermore. a
duke was compelled to pay $50 when
lie married. fa0 when his oldest son
was born. E25 when every younger son
was born. f;SO when his eldest son wits
married. ESQ when his wife WAS hnr,ed
and $50 when his eldest son WAS
buried. And the other members Of the
peerage had to pay similar taxes grad
uated according to their rank.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
PICKED a SAFE SPOT.
He Wanted an Easy Fall If He Missed
Z. The Zig Bear.

He Wanted an Easy Fall II He Missed
the Big Bear.
The red bear Of Asia lives 10 lofty
mountain ~olitudes. rarely coming be.
inw an aliifsds of 500 fcct For the
srester part Of the year he is content
with vegetarian tllet md leads O
hlameicas aud csiiinahie life. hut ia
the SHging he heeonns, misehievous.
ali then man who rursues him in
hiAratige luunfs must-be mcnntiin-
Ger as well ias hunter- The follow
iu- Incident -fiom- -"sport AID Life 10
ihs FurtlHr Himaiayas." by T. l..
kennion. Illustrates the double danger.
My Gileit stalser used to tell Of 4
bear that WAS a terror 70 the goht
herds sent to Craze the village Aocks
in The RgShint glen. NOT only a robbrr.
but a trueeulent one. who committed
his crimes I'd the bgoad light Of day
and cared for neither man nor dog.
Gul sler encountered him when out
with r.. noted Slot from among the
small party OF officers Then at Gilgit.
Behind them yawned a precipice; in
front was the big beast, grunting and
slavering ut the mouth They faced
ore another "whilc men could count a
scUre." and still T. did not shoot The
bear advanced.
-shoot.' cried Gui sner, but r only
locked round over his shoulder The
bgnr came on Then r. slowly put his
rife up and shot him dend through the
hpad
And Wig had rot =. shai him be
fefey4 { asked
THAT Is what ! wantel To know.
tn STALKER said "anfl liz tod ne that
be was jus; l3ol,;ng for the easiest
pace to so down tlie preciplce IN ease
tie bear was Eat Killed.
was sitting hearing the story at
the exact spot where ii happened and.
going 10 tie edge looked over The
frs; thing 10 break a fall was a green
lawn Of pine treetops 2.ooQ feet be-
low Youths Companion
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

The stielSleback is one OF the species
of fish that build nests. There is u
legend that the sticklebaek builds a
nest because during the deluge it
pulled the TOW out Of the bilge hole Of
the ark. and if it had not been for the
hedgehog. who plugged up the leak
with his own body. Noah and his sons
would have had an exciting time bal
ing out their boat. When Noah found
out who had done the deed he ordered
as punishment that the culprit
should be compelled each year to build
a nest, while ether fishes would have
an easy time of 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

In his native tongue no one could
have made more graceful speeches
than NJ Blanc. but when he essayed
compliments in English he was not
quite so successful.
Have l changed in the five years
since we met in Parisy" asked an
elderly woman who desired above all
things to be thought younger, much
younger, than she was.
Madame" said the courtier, his
hand on his heart. you look like
rose OF twenty years" Youths Com
panion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

One of the best known instances Of
churches with streets through them is
that of ST. John the Baptist's church
in Bristol. England. The church Is sit
uated right over the ancient gateway
into the city on the Avon. and the tow
ering spire. standing high above the
neighboping houses and streets. is re-
markable sight as one surveys it from
the roadway below.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08
Penn verx Much ! Londoner.

William Penn, the founder of Penn
sylvania. was born on Tower Hill on
Oct. IA. 1G44. was christened in All
Hallows church, became student
of Llncoln's Inn. and then, joining the
Quakers. he abandoned the law and
preached along with George Fox in a
meeting house Off Lombard street. He
once occupied n house in Norfolk
street. Strand. chosen on account of its
closeness to the river. which facilitat-
ed escape from duns. and he was i'm
prlsoned both at Newgate and in the
Fleet. So Penn was. after all, very
much a L ndoner.-London Standard
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

"Well. have you heard the ncws.r
asked a friend brightly. My wife
and l are going on the vaudeville
stage A clever friend has written an
act for US and we are going to put it
on next week.
Good work. old man, We exclaimed
enthusiastically "Wha is liza song
and dance act or society sketchr'
"Neither-.it is mono'orue-"
"A monologue? l thought you and
your wife were both in the act"
"We are. But--do Won know my
wife eT'-Cleyeland Plain Healer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Several villagers were discussing a
departed sister. who had been given to
good deeds. but was rather too fond Of
dispensing sharp spoken advice.
''She was an excellent woman" said
the deceased lady's pastor. She was
constantly in the homes Of the poor
and afflicted. In fact, she was the salt
of the earth"
'.she was more than that remarked
a yillager. "She was the vinegar, the
pepper and the mustard as we'll She
was perfect cruet stand Of virtues. =
London Tit-Bits
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

On his way home from the theater.
where he had seen a performance of
"Othello," Bobby was unusually quiet.
Didn't you eajoy the play = grand
father asked. at last.
'Oh. yes. very much" replied Bobby.
"Bnt. grandnapa. there's one thing l
don't quite understand Does the black
man kill lady every nightg"- Youths
Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

as 1t anything scTicus. doctorT
asked youth of doctor. after the
latter had examined him.
"No, no; not at all" replied the med
ieal man. Nothing serious-just a
little stiffness in the back of your neck
my lad. But you must keep an eye on
it"-London Telegraph
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

An Act 10 amend section Of Article 3,
tifie "Lcgislative Department, OF tht
Constitution Of this STATE ana % ps3siae pl,,s
Tor the submission Of said Amsndment
10 the qualified voters OF lAls oeats iot
adoption or rejection, 49,. f.,,,,-si
Assembly OF Maryland. three-liitns OF az
the members OF each OF the Two fl9u9ss ~
coneurring. that the following SECTION De
and the same Is hereby propos d as an
Amendment 10 Section OF Article .
title. I.esisiative RspafehsnSS , slS - sant5 me
I'd bv the lerai and quahhed voters
thereof as her in provided. said section
snail supersede and stand ~ the pace
ard instead Of Section or Arlcie OF
INC Constitution Of Aaryinad,
.. The City OF Baltimore shaA be dl-
svfdad into four Legislative Dlstrict9 as
near as may be OF equal population anI
T,nrisfstive Districts Of Baltimore city. 3
thsv may from time to time be laid out,
in Accordance with the provisions here5 h;,
Of and each county OF the state, shall
F entitled to one Senator Who shal be
ted BY the qualified voters Of said
Eae eislative District Of Baltimore CITY,
md 81 the counties OF the state. resp G
tiveiy. and Baltimore City shall be cntl-
lied 10 two additional Senators, VINO shall
be elected at large, by the quaiined yot-
ars OF the said CITY and all OF said sem
date OF their election, subject 70 the
classification Of Senators hereinafter pro-
section 2. And be it further enacted
by the authority aforesaid. that the SAIL
foregoing section hereby proposed as an
Amendment to the Constitution. shal at
me next erection for members OF the
General Assembly OF this state. TO be
heid on the Tuesday next after tho first
Monday in the month OF November, ntue-
teen hundred and eleven lgl1l, be SUBJ
mltted To the legal and qualified voters
thereof for their adoption or rejection Ia
pursuance OF the directions contained In
Article "A of the Constitution OF this
state: and at said election the vote on
said proposed Amendment 10 the Consti
tuition shall be by ballot and upon each
ballot there shall be written or printed
the words Fer the Constitutional
Amendment and Against the consti.l-
tlonai Amendment as the voter shall
elect, and Immediately after said cleo
ton. due returns shall be made to the
Governor OF the vote for and against said
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

On his eightieth birthday Theodor
Mommsen. the historian, received a
visit from a great delegation of stu
dents. who marched out to his home,
but he could not be induced to leave
his work to greet them. They see me
every day at the university" be said.
"why do they want to disturb me
nowfr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Before marriage used to dream Of
life In fine house. with sixteen serv-
ants
Dreams never come true"
They do. partially We live In a fat
instead of house. but we've had the
sixteen servants. Washington Her
aid.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08


proposed Amendment as directed b. the
said Aeiieie "a OF the Constitution.
Approved Apr. l. ill8
AUSTIN Z. -RorHERs
tOreat seaAl G3vefu1r
a. p. GoRMAN. JR..
President 0f the Senate.
ADAM PEOPLES.
Speaker of the House d Delegates
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Bangs-Are you a good weather
prophet? Bings Only when the baby
swallows a safety pin. Then know
there's to be squall.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

you fondle that pug puppy" COM
planned the lover. until | am actually
Jealous of him"
"You're all alike" answered the girl.
'srhis puppy is Jealous of you."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

He who conceals useful truth is
equally guilty with the pronagator Of
M injurious falsehood.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Father Have you done any thinking
about how you are to meet your debtss
Son-No. dad but I've done deuce OF
lot Of wondering. PnciS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

THAT fellow is a positive joke"
Relative Of your wife's or holding
better job than your Detroit Free
Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

If You have knowledge let others
Hight their candles by ii.-Thomas Full
Ter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-08

Faith and hope themselves shall die,
while deathless charity remains
Prior.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-03-24
BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt were in Salem
Monday.
]. d. Kelly returned from Portland
yesterday.
Miss Eta Rutledge, who has beer
ill., is back in school.
Mr.. Sullivan, of Salem, is assisting
Mr.. Jenkins with his spring work.
The children of George Shields, Jr.,
have been suffering from lagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fournier have moved
on the Ira White place, west of Nc
Coy.
Mrs. Bailey. OF Salem, who was re-
ported III last week, is slightly i'm
proved.
Miss Ruth Num-, the intermediate
teacher, spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents in Dallas.
Mr.. Mackin and daughter. Mrs. De-
voc, will leave shortly for California,
where Mr.. Mackin hopes to regain his
health. b. p. Sears will assume the
duties Of postmaster in his absence.
With the good weather our Sunday
School is improving. Thirty-eight
were in attendance last Sunday. After
the morning Session the Reverend
Jenkins delivered an instructive ser
mon.
The first baseball game OF the sea
son occurred on the Bethel grounds
Sunday. between the Bethel and Amity
teams The latter team was victor
ious Bethel will play Dallas next sat
urday on the Dallas grounds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-03-24
ATRLIE

T. P. Bevens was in Airlie Thursday
last.
Wiley Williams is visiting in Airlie
this week.
d Harrington has been building a
new fence.
Bill Williams has been busy with
his plowing.
Mr.. Bones is setting the founda-
tion for his new house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ray were in
Airlie last Saturday evening.
DR.. V. C. Stats made trip to Dali
las last Thursday evening.
Harry Prichard of Portland, was an
Airlie visitor last Thursday.
d. Harrington made a business trip
to Dallas, Thursday evening
Mrs. T. P. Bevens returned to Airlie
from Albany, Thursday evening.
The new rural mail carrier is get
ting along with his work nicely.
Earl Brown went through Airlie
with a load of furniture last Thurs
day. N
The Artisans are going to give a
play in the hall at Airlie next Satur-
day night.
Mr.. Kirb is now in Airlie. He has
large crew of men working in the
hop field in Airlie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington made a
business trip to Independence last
Saturday, and also on Monday.
A. r. Lewis and family are visiting
relatives in Portland. They went
down Sunday morning, and will return
next Friday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-03-24

Peter Cook drove to Salem, Tues.
day.
Glenn Orr left for Portland Mon
day.
F. A. Koser went to Salem, Tues
day.
Robert Pott of Salem, was a caller
Tuesday.
Miss Ouch Smith went to Salem,
Tuesday.
Pauline Nesmith returned to Port
land Monday.
Mathie Koser visited friends at Per-
rydale Sunday
Nellie Black is slowly improving
from pneumonia.
Henry Rose and family will leave
for California this week.
w. I. Davidson and family have
moved onto the Rose farm.
Mrs. Robert Ankeny and child are
in Portland, visiting friends.
Harold Bristol of Portland, is visit
ing at the home of II. C. Fox.
Jack Goodell, who has been sick
with appendicitis, is able to be up
again.
Mrs Alice Dempsey and daughter,
from Dallas, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. William Goodell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-03-24
stanard. of Portland, who is in charge

Stanard of Portland who is in charge
of the work.
The list of city officers which will
be submitted to the voters of Falls
City next April, will probably be
unanimously elected. The officials
whose terms expire are: M. G. Ellis,
auditor; F. K. Hubbard, mayor; Wal
ter L. Tooze, Jr., city attorney; M. l..
Thompson, treasurer; councilmen
Lunde, Paul, Griffin and Starr.
A tea party was given at the home
of Mrs. M G. Ellis Wednesday after
noon, for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
Society A short program was rem
dered, after which dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Those present were: Mesdames Teth-
crow, Butler, Wick, Miller, Davis, Sin
gleton, Ellis, Pugh, Meyer, Gottfried,
Hooker, Courier, Frinke, SEWER Nc
Kown, Brentner, Thorn, Starr. Snyder,
Montgomery, Hellworth, Damon, Barn
hard, Mehrling, Fry, Hubbard, Meyer,
Bryant, Aurland. Wankey, Hunter,
LaDow, Hinshaw, Hopkins and Hal
SSyS lIl0 MISSES NOETlSQn, II
White, Palmer, Kuykendall, Grant
Hannimore, Montgomery and Zorin.
The baseball game played between
the Falls City High School and the
Falls City Commercial Club teams, re-
suited in a victory for the latter by a
score of IA to 13. This was one of the
most exciting games ever played on
the local diamond. The features of
the game were the home run made by
Wright Gardner, the double play made
by William Tice, and the spectacular
one-handed catch made by Hunter.
In the last inning the score stood IA
to 8 in favor of the club team, the
high school was at bat with one out
and bases full, when Bowman, of the
high school drove a swift one to Tice,
who made a double. This is the first
game of the season. and was we'll at
tended The lineup was as follows
High School. Com. Club.