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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

The mother OF Ivan Turgenev, the
Russian novelist. WIS a trying person
to live with, irritable. caprieious and
unreasonable. on Ivan's birthday 10
1s45. we are told IN Two Rus
sian Reformerx," after day Of festiv-
tiles. Nine Turgenev pretended to be
dying. "She sent for her confessof
and placing before her the portrait Of
her son Ivan, exclairncd fAdieu Ivani
Adien. Nicolas, Adieu. my ehildrenr
Then she ordered her forty servants
and all the men employed about the
house 10 say goodby 20 her When
they had flied out sof the room Nine
Turgencv declared that she felt better
and asked for tea. The next dag ,he
following order appeared:
~'I give orders that tomorrow morn
ing the disohedient servants. Nicolas
Jacovlcf. Ivan Petrol and Egor Kon-
dratatief. shall sweep the court In
front of my windows.' H'
''rbose names were those Of serv-
ants who had not appeared at her he'd
side, possibly because they were 1T
tie drunk that evening. Good for
nothingsl Drunkardsl exclaimed Nine.
Turgenev. They rejoice at the death
Of their mistressr"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

The Genilewoman -. I.on .e.. rf'al,3
the following story Of the prince re-
gent and Coutts' bank: When George
w. was regent he had a grudge
against Coutts and determined to play
a trick on the authorities, In those
days even the great banks kept very
small reserves OF cash. and the playful
prince thought out a plan to close
Coutts'. So be. sent his equerry round
from Carlton House with a check for
100000. fondIy hoping that the baEk
would not be able te pay over fSe
counter. The princes trick. however,
falled Of success, as the wary old part
ner Of the Strand bank proved equal
to the occasion. He said at once to
the equerry. How will his royal high
ness take the amount. in gold or notesy
The equerry hesitated and then said
he had better go back to Carlton Honse
to inquire So he departed. and Coutts'
had time to send TO the Bank Of Eng
land and get the cash required. but 1t
was not needed. as the prince regent.
seeing that Coutts' had got the best
of him, did not return the check in
question:" So
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
A MAN OF MYSTERY.


bFdNSd ttdlidV Fouts
Metastasio (169S-iTS2l. the celebrated
dramatic and cperatIc poet. spent ffty-
tiye years in Vienna with the Marines
family without ever learning German
or wishing to learn 1t.
Besides his utter indifference to all
speech but Italian. Metastasio possess
ed many peculiarities Of character.
None might mention death In his pres
ence Those who alisded to smallpox
before him he made 1t a point not to
see again. In all bis fifty-five years
in Vienna he never gave away more
than the equivalent Of $25 to the
poor. He always occupied the 5ame
seat at church, but never paid for IT,
He took all bis meals in the most mys-
terious privacy. His greatest friends
had never seen him eat anything but a
biscuit with some lemonade. Nothing
would induce him to dine away from
home. He never changed his wig or
the cut or color Of his coat
Metastasio was to have been present
ed to the pope the day be died and
raved about the intended interview In
the delirium Of bis last moments. Mrs.
riozzi familiar to readers Of Boswell's
Life Of Or. johnson" as Mrs. Thralei
collected these particulars from the Ia.
dies Of the Marines family. With
whom Meiastasio was so long domestl
Gated without speaking or understand
ing word Of their language from first
10 last y4
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

One George Wilson. a lawyer. whu
had much litigation. in some of which
he was personally interested as par
ty or as a trustee, finally passed away
and short funeral sermon was de
livered by a member of the bar in the
presence Of few old personal friend.
The lawyer told how the old man haH
been abused and maligned. but that h.
fact. he had helped the poor and uu
fortunate often and was not bae
man.
On returning from the services IN
old lawyer was asked by another law
yer about the services and what was
said. The old lawyer replied. "Foi
once old George could not file a de
murrer or motion TO any Of the pro
ceedings which had taken place.
The lawyer who made the inquir,
replied, well. this must be the fir
time George did not move for arres
of Judgment. Bag
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
WHISTLER WAS INDIGNANT
The Idea of Buying His Pictures and
Then Demanding POSSESSION.

The Idea of Buying His Pictures and
B Then Demanding Possession.
A certain eminent English lady. the
proud possessor of a title of fairly high
degree, who admired Whistler's gem
ius to the extent Of purchasing one OF
his pictures. never was able TO obtain
possession Of her property. One day
she drove to the studio in her victoria.
Mr.. Whistler went TO greet her.
"Nfr. whistler" she said. ''two years
ago I bought one of your pictures. a
beautiful thing. and have never been
able to hang II on my walls. 1t has
been loaned to one exhibition or an
other Now today have my carriage
with me and would like to take 1t
home with me. | am told it is in your
possession"
"Dear lady" returned Whistler. "you
ask the impossible. will send It to
you when I have u again, but It is not
here. You have been misinformed." !"
And so forth. and so forth, to the same
effect. and the lady drove off without
her picture. ~ ier sNt
After she had departed whistler
commenced to poke around his studio
and. to the great astonishment of a
friend who had been an involuntary
listener to the above conversation, he
brought forth a canvas.
"Here 1t is he said. "She was right
about one thlng-it Is beautiful" And
1t was beautiful ila
'But the impudence Of these people"
he continued, "who think that because
they pay few paltry hundred pounds
they own my pictures. Why. 1t mere
" secures them the privilege of hav-
ing them in their houses now and
then. The pictures are MINER
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
ROUTED THE SINGER.
Tosti's Encounter With a Persisten
and Psppery Stranger.

and Peppery Stranger.
"Tosti used to tell an amusing littla
story Of feminine persistence. say
Harold Simpson in bis book. "A Cen
tury Of English Ballads. 1t was dur
ing one Of his busiest mornings. with
long list Of singing lessons to be got
through. that a knock came at the
door of Tosti's fiat. His valet was H.
and so Tosti went to the door himself
A lady. stranger to him. stood on
the threshold.
"'Signor TostiT she inquired
"Tosti bowed.
".Oh, said the lady. 4 am singing
your song. .My Memories at Man
chester tonight, and want you to
kindly run through II with me.
'Madame,' answered Tosti politely
but firmly. 4 fear 1t is impossible.
have two pupils with me now. and q
third is waiting in the anteroom. whilr
others will shortly be arriving
"'But you mustr the lady persisted
~ am sorry began Tosti again
when he suddenly received violent
push backward and the lady walked
into the studio.
'Tosti followed. protesting. After a
long argument. which threatened to
become heated. the lady snnpped out
"'very well; shan't sing your sone
them
Madame said Tosti, taking her b.
the hand, I am infinitely obliged T.
you
'The lady gave one look at him aud
fed"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Andrew Carnegie. when tnlkini
about the Scotch dialect once, said:
q Scotch dialect is a lingo hard to IN
derstand. and 1t often causes awkward
mistakes. Once an American divin,
spent Christmas In a highland inn. On
Christmas morning be gave the mait
a tip OF sovereign. and he said. look
ing earnestly at her, for she was 1
pretty maid:
"'Do you know, Kathleen. you ar,
very good looking lassieY
"0f course Kathleen was pleased
but, being modest. she blushed like Q
rose and answered. aa Hf' m
"'Ah. nal All. nal But my kissing
sir, is beautiful
"The divine frowned.
Leave the room, you wicked
young baggager he said sternly.
a'He didn't know. you see. that mod
est Kathleen had been simply praisinI
In her highland dialect the superio
charms of her cousin Janet Of Pee
bles."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Irving Bachelor was introduced one
day by mutual friend to western
mountalneer.
''sir Bacheller." exclaimed the
friend to the mountaineer. "is an au
thor Of renute in the east"
''Oh. yes drawled the mouniHineer
Il know Of him. was locked up in
my cabin here by the snow two win
teis ago, and only had two books 20
read the whole Eve months. your book.
sir" he said. turning to Mr.. Bacheller.
"and the Bible. and read them
through several times"
''IndeedH said the author. a smile
Of satisfaction wreathing his face.
''Yes, sir continued the old noun
taineer. "and | never knew before
how interesting the Bible was."-St
Paul Dispatch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Ferdinand Praeger related an Incl
dent of visit to Wagner at his Swis-
home. The two men sat one morning
on an ottoman in the drawing room
talking over the events of the years
Suddenly Wagner. who was sixty
years old. rose and stood on his head
upon the ottoman. At that moment
Wagner's wife entered Her surprise
and alarm caused her to run to her
husband. exclaiming. "Aa. Richard
Richardp' Quickly recovering himself
he assured her that he was sane sad
wished to show that he could stand
on his head at sixty, which was more
than Ferdinand could do.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Behold. when a man on i trolley
car removed his hat the other day little
Willie observed that he was bald-yet.
very bald. tor nc, single hlrsu'e
rambler trailed over his slixilg pate
But when 1t came to whiskers the
bald party was right there with the
lilacs. He had whiskers in bundles.
whiskeFs in stacks In fact, he had
enough whiskers to start a rat factory
and make a fortune.
SAY. mamma finally remarked
While, turning to his mother. just
look at that man there
Hush, dear.' returned mamma HE
viii hear you. What's the matter with
himgr
Everything Is the matter with hhn.
replied the youngster. when the an
gels made him they put his head on
upside down." = Philadelphia Teie
graph
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
DEADLY MINE eAsEs.
Their Action Upon tho Flame Of tie
Safety Larip.

Tho safety tau,n . f,e.,,g ,nalai Inn
torn sboned obieet r,fh circulnr
eloha ~ baovv niate .iass " tha oniv
i,ebt otbar .ban ele,ftseItr ihsi can *
safelv Carried fnto 81 ssaa4 Il ire
TIE l.mns arc M Iafore fd.v AZ
taTen MA tbe mise XVI IN sfs;t,an.
are qac,,ra,v 1osl.cd ,ist no se~idsef
or ignoranf intontio, u,ar s~,.sse ia
on.n slama d tjse gase. ~ t6s mine
over smat +aai, qeiiaa c3ma
which ..tvos ! ROM lssa hrial,, M.
that of nm aratnarv eab,,ie ~, two
.vlre carva eones aftib~ ss.4iv ioe,aa
he basvv piobe s,a Il II a,ro.ei,
theaa cones maj tra .,s,.,. f..se.- H.
air which epnnorfs II rrir.,.-ss...,..e "
hlact damn ~ eaei X. TX
eas5lv he detected if', I'm. Is.
the action of tbe aame vsi.h rows
aim and If tho biget aat,., ,lsi.ls X,
anv ors,tifv i fnau- astipegisha3
White damn. the histir e-niai.,.e psa
With is n,a5t fe,ra4 sse a, fha
otnar bopd totsliv dtra4n,,s avs.t
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ersnada vas nouaht Cheap

The island Of Grenada. in the Brit
ish West Indles, was bought by the
French from the Caribs by a so'emn
treaty in the middle Of the seventeenth
century, and the price paid was two
bottles Of rum. Esau's mess of pot
tage was a good stroke Of business by
Comparison The Caribs soon regret
ted having sold their birthright and
y;inly tried to get the island back by
force. II is now one Of England's most
prosperous colonies In the West Indies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Nine. Alexandria Viarda. the Polish
traeedienne. once propounded the fol
lowing:
at is strange thing, but ask man
to mend rip in his coat.
'No; he is not tailor
"Ask another to stop the faucet from
leaking.
NO; he's not plumber.
"Or another to do a bit of cabinet
work.
"No; he IS not carpenter.
"But ask any one Of the three or al
OF them TO enact a little part in a play
and each will smile in fatuous conf
dence and instantly acquiesce.
'But watch him actr'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

A new gardener had been employed
on a Long Island estate. This man
was raking leaves of the lawn one fall
day when a neighbor, passing by, in
quired of him. Where's the gardener
who q led to work here?a s
Dead. sis." was the reply.
"Deadr' said the astonished neigh
Dor. Then, mnsing. he added, Joined
the great majority. eh?"
-oh, sir.9 the gardener interrupted in
a shocked voice. 81 wouldn't like, TO
say that He.was a good enough man
as far as know" s ,.ss:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Maitre Henri Robert, the most fa-
nous advocate In criminal cases at the
Paris bar. told an audience almost
entirely composed Of ladies that befors
any. jury woman with some youth
some looks and a pretty voice has fifty
chances sout.sof a hundred of being
acquitted, whereas man would have
only one. If she knows how to shed
tears atEthe right moment she neec
not worry-a verdict of not guilty IL
a dead certainty Paris Letter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

The Romans appear to have been
well OF In the matter Of bathing
places in the first and second centu-
ries. In the baths Of Garacalla 1.600
bathers could be accommodated at one
time. The inclosed area was 500
square yards. but ii included a course
for foot racing. The bathing estab-
lishment was 240 yards in length by
l24 wide. The remains Of the walls
are eight and ten feet thick and in
some places as much as fifty feet high.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

That state of mind which let US call
the ignominy Of the virtuous Is not
entirely confined to boys Of nine
years. have seen grown men and
women, being accused of saintliness,
over whose faces passed an expression
of modification. They would accept
with more eomplacency the tribute
that they were getting to be devils in
their old age-Atlantie.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

A correspondent writes to us to the
effect that he has found hanging by
the hands with the legs clear Of the
ground. the hands well apart and the
breath held for say fifteen seconds. an
infallible cure for hiccoughs. With
children, hold them up OF the ground
by both hands. Our correspondent
states that he has never found this
method to fail-London Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Brother Lobstock-- How did yo' all
got 20 nose busteds Brother Tump-
/ done slipped down an plumb LIT on
my back Brother Lobstock = But,
name o. goodness. sab. yo' nose isn't
located on yo' backl Brother Tump-
No. sab. an needer was Brudder
Wack.-Puck. to
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

As the thin man and the stout one
were talking Of diet and food in gen.
eral the thin man said: you can get
an excellent dinner at CIapham's, the
restaurant near my Office. for 81 cents
Ever try one of his dinnprs.''
''0ne Of 'eml Yes. | should say
had" said the stout man. why. !
ate four Of EN- one day last weekr'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

'"rhat man is about the most tact
less person I have ever knownn
81 agree with you. He would have
no more sense than to ask barber to
subscribe to fund for The purpose Of
providing a monument for the inveu-
tor of the safety aaor."-Chieago Rec
ord-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17


tf1ed de ..Musset, the poet and
d~fssiist, was. almost, as fond Of
~. as of p5efEy. He played. nearly
ery night at &he, Cafe de Ia Regence,
and even the revolution Of February,
1913. did not divert him from his
habit He turned up as usual and,
finding no one there to play with. In
sisted tha4 The sNkiter sIqnid make
game for him. fhe w.iter did so,
though arfusillsde was raging in the
street outside. and all went well until
a musket bullet smashed mirror in
Immediate proximity to sthe board.
Musset was anxious to continue in
spite Of the interruption, but his op-
ponent would not. "With monsieurs
Permission" he said, eve will adjourn
the game until after the republic has
been proclaimed. Paris Gaulois.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Sir William Phips was appointed
governor In chief Of the province Of
Massachusetts, Bay in 1902. During
his administration the terrible wal
against witchcraft ragged for some six
teen months. When his own wife
Lady Phips. was named as having ex
ercised the powers OF witchcraft Sii
William began to view this whole ter
rible madness In a new light, and h'
put a stop to all trials and discharged
the prisoners then awaiting trial.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Then wealth doesn't bring happi-
ness?" 1af
'No. Since we inherited money my
people don't want me to loaf in the
grocery. And / can't get no comfort
out Of loafing in a bank, The hours
are too short. Pittsburg Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

"Shall / have this prescription filed
without further consultationsT asked
the patient.
Certainly" replied the physician.
why noty'
Il thought maybe I'd better call in
a handwriting expert" Washington
Star. I.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

They began their honeymoon trip in
the day coach
Darling be murmured, 81 can SEE
the Goals Of love in your eyes"
"Them amt Goals. Jonathan" she
said: "then~s cinders"-St Paul Pio-
peer Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Smithers-Do you know any one who
has a horse to seAs She Yes. sus-
pect old Brown has. Smithers Why?
she-Well, papa sold him one yester-
day.-London Punch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS indebted to tn
Charles counts Advocate win please
al and settle tleir scoouats:at ONES
- HDRrANPosEf
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

what has become of that man who
talked hard times so vigorously7r
.'Oh. we won't hear any more OF
that from him" replied Mr. Dustin
stax. sHe's on the other side Of the
market now Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

'What do you mean by kissing me,
Herr Frisch:T
my aunt told me to. She told me to
come and help myself to the best thing
7 could find in the kitchen. r-Fllegende
Batter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Singleton@ Do you believe in the old
-sdage about marriage in haste and re
pent.at leisusef Wedderly--No. ] don't
After man marries he has no, leisure
Smart Sci.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
sinosritx.

Be resoiutely and faithfully what you
are: be hnmbly what you aspire to be.
Mans nobisst gift to man Is his sin,
cerity. for It embraces his integrity
also. AThoreau.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Youth-Look here. THIS horse /
hired from you runs on to the pave
ment every time be sees Il motortar
4 Horse Dealer Well you don't expect
a horse to run up a telegraph POLE or
climb tree. do yous-New York Jour
nal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

There is one word which may serve
as a rule Of practice forall ones life
that word is reciprocity. What you do
not wish done to yourself do not do
to others -Confueius. z 81
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

sIlas-s Say did you ever see eol
sforekeeper YEP; The one on you Is
exactly all right fer me Si-BesinI
Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17
Iu.t Men.

n any one says that he has seen
just man in want of bread l answer
that It was in some place where there
was no other just ,man.-St. Clement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Honorable industry always travels
the same road With enjoyment and
duty. and progress Is altogether ;inn-
possible without it.-samuel Snllee. z
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Defending Counsel Ito witness IN
bandages)- Are you marrieds Wit
ness-No; l was knocked down by a
cab last week
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

Mrs Hoyie- there much room 10
your fat? Mrs. Doyie--I Should say
not. There isi't room 10 give any
body broad hint. Judge. -
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CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP co.
ncHESApEAKE IINr.n


"CHEsAPEAKE Line .-s--
Elegant Passenger Steamers "CoIun-
~ bia'' and 'sA1gusts. %
For OldsPoint Comfort and Norfolk, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily fss-
cept Sunday at $50 p NJ. arriving
Old Point Comfort at g A. N aud Nos-
folk at !. 90 A. NJ, where connection Is
made with the Rail Lines for AL points
South.
YORK RIVER LINZ
3 ATLANTA"
For West Point and Richmond, Va.
Stes ner leaves Baltimore on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 8 P.l Y.
and arrives West Poiut at 7.<b A. NJ,
and Richmond at $50 A. n.
Steamers call at Gloucester Posah
Yorktown, Clements, Clay Back ana
Allmop&'s, wrsther aud ice conditions
permitting,
Steamers leave Baltimore trom tssrs
is and 10 Light Street Wharf.
Through tiekets TO all ipoinw may Dc
secured, baggage checked and sat
rooms reserved from the CITY Tisk
Offices, ll9 Z, Baltimore ST, ARTHUR
W. RoBsoN, Agent, i27 Z saItiaors
ST., i'enf q iHlt7 -
Offices, Light 4 Lee sss., Baltimors, Nd.
b. y. cHISN, Genl. Psssengsr gsat
CHAPMAN. A"t. e.enL Pssn. Aga
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Can Afford n.

"Has the doctor a large ,practicef"
$50 large that when people have
nothing the matter With them he tells
them so.y -Pittsours Post ".
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

1t requires very little trouble to and
iault. That Is why there are So maav
critics. Holmes
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

II we ga.e assistance to each other
no one would be in want OF fortune.-
Menander.s ~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-02-17

"You're very contradictory. my son."
mo. I'm not, pa" Lippincott's,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-20

Dickens Fondness for Flashy Clothes.
"He had q double gold chain out
side his waistcoat and such breastpins
that I thought he looked like one OF
our river gamblers" Such is the de-
scription of Charles Dickens given by
Prentice in An account of his tour Of
the United States. A tendency for
oyerdressing was always one Of Dick
ems characteristics. "A very spruce
man." is the description given of the
famous novelist by another writer.
"He brushed his coat frequently.
changed his collars several times in a
day and combed his hair 100 times q
day."
A photograph Of Dickens taken In
1852 shows him In frock coat with a
broad velvet collar; waistcoat made
OF some furry stun and trousers OF a
huge check. Percy Fitzgerald says
the French painters remark, that
Dickens was more like one OF the
old Dutch admirals we see In the pic
ture galleries than q man OF letters, /"
conveys al, admirably true idea to his
friends.