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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

The late Senator John Warwics
Daniel of Virginia may be said 70
have been The last of the old fash
ioned orators in the house oinahe con
script fathers His fame will rest not
on his lawbooks, which were excel
lent; not on his speeches in house and
senate. which were strong. but on two
mastery orations on Lee and Stone
wall Jackson delivered before his en-
trance into congress. 1t MAY well be
doubted whether anything superior to
them, considered simply as orations,
can be found in the literature of the
world. They would have delighted
Cicero himself.-Champ Clark in Cen
tury.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
HER HOMEMADE HAT.


-~'"e5tf@ ffopu0al tn4t Nst4
Promptly Turned Down.
The bohemsaps were making merry
n the dim bl studio discussing the lat.
est novel that one Of their number was
trying to write the brutal editor who
had refused The best article eversusit.
ten-a masterpiece Of the hest bes
moaning the noninteliigence Gtqfbe art
critics, execratine the mercenaiy the
atrical pnanagcr and utterly repBdiat.
Ing the geuefal public the vast horde
Of the Philistinea. ~ way Of diversion
the painter Of pastel portraits said 10
t'e bachelor maid:
Lets a charming hat you have on.
WHO else would know enough to com.
bine turquoise and old rose2 You have
genius for color, What pity you
spnly writer
Glad you likc my bat. anyway.
made it myself tipa II Will only
enhance Its merit in yonr eyes to know
that it cost ne but so cents.e
''ImpossiDiet screamed ~ Tho bohe.
mIans with one breath, ceasing their
arguments in orier to take notice Of
the vastly becoming creation which
capped the bachelor maids brown hair
FIFTY cents, did you say asked the
man who once wrote a poem-oye, and
had il published Then rising, placing
Ills hand above his heart, bowling low
and solcmnly. he said: 'Fair one. will
ven be my wifaY All nv life | have
been leeilslng for a woman who could
trim her own hats for nothing. Pray
be minev
"NixieF' scoffea the bachelor maid
cruelty @Ail nv life have been look
ing for man who would be willing
and able TO pay $50 for my hats."-
New Yorl. Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
Parnsll.

I never saw brayer man than Par
nell. The story Of his downfall is one
IF the most pathetic in history. There
is a rumor that Captain 0'Shea said
to Gambetta: What are we going TO
10 with ParnelI? He is getting to be
great danger to the country" And
Gambetta replied, Set a woman on
his track" And the woman, instead
Of betraying him, fell in love with this
patriot, and that was his undoing.-
"RecoIlections Of Mrs. T. T. o'Connor!"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
=. Virtuous Inclination.

"Tlsneen9rter who came To see about
the fancy ball was a horrld creature"
Why "a
',Ife asked for my picture TO publish
with the account. and told him indie-
nantly did not care for such notcri,
ETY. Then had TO 20 out of the room
a mlnpte and forget my picture. which
was Tying. on the table near where he
was standtag and
"He took it and put it inf''
"N.no: he lleft IT there Baltimore
American
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

I'VE didn know what lo do about
Piute Pete" said the Crimson Gnlch
citizen he was a real good feller,
but he would be careless ahout Ehoorin'
up the populace
"Did you straighten out the matterFr
ITO some extent We elected him
sheriff thereby maxim It look little
more k,gaL'- Washington Star
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

THAT sunrise effect is all wrongm
said the stage manager Of New York
musical show
whats tbe difference?" replied the
scene painter Nobody who goes to
a musical comedy in New York knows
what sunrise looks like Washing
ton Star
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

George" said her husbands wife,
Il don't believe you have smoked one
OF those cigars gave you on your
birthday"
That's right, my dear replied his
wlfe's husband "I'm going to keep
them until our Willie wants to learn
to smoke, Chicago News,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

Young Wife Tomorrow will be my
twenty y-fifth birthday Hubby Why, a
year ago. iuyt before our wedding yos
told me you were twenty Yeung Wife
Yes, but we women age rapidly after
marriage Boston Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

Patient Father Dearie. baby's eat
ing my glove now. Is it all right7
Dearie from abovel-oh, quite all
-(pausel- you're sure it's yours?
-Punch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

"She HASN'T any confidence in her
husband. has sheY'
NO. she caught him telling the
truth the other day. and now she can't
dope him out at all,"-Toledo Blade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
All Fixed.

|. seI think III propose at the party to-
aights
''No, spu WON'T
.Why won't IT'
'NIy sister knows the young lady in
question, and it has been arranged for
you to propose at the bali next week" :"
kansas city Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
lioldinu a wake-pitto a Girl.

Miss Loveleigh-T'he professor was
telling US today about the moon He
says the moon Is dead body Jack
Spooner- That so7 Then suppose we
SIT up awhile with the corpse Boston
Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13


"CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ElA giant Passenger Steamers "Colum-
bian and "Augusts'
For Old Point Comfort aud Norfolk, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Tex
cept Sunday at $50 p. NJ. arriving
Old Point Comfort at 6 A. NJ and Nor
| folk at I. 90 A NJ, where connection is
made with the Rail Lines for all points
South.
"YORK RIVER LINE"
"ATLANTAu
For West Point and Richmond, Va.
Steamer leaves Baltimore on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at p. NJ.
aud arrives West Peitit at T.45sA. NJ,
and Richmond at $50 A. NJ.
Steamers call at Gloucester Point,
Yorktown, Clements, CLAY Bank aud
l-Allmond's, weather aud ice conditions
permitting.
Steamers leave Baltimore from p;elS
is and 10 Light Street Wharf.
Through tickets to all points n.as De
secured, baggage checked aud stat
rooms reserved from the City Tick
Offices, II9 +. Baltimore ST., ARTHUR
", ROBSON, Agent, 1z7 E. BaitiDors
ST.,
Offices, Light & Lee sts., Baltimore, Md.
E. J. cHIsN, Genl. Psssenges A gent
CHAPMAN, Asst, tsepl. Pass. Agt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

New Reporter The auto turned ter
rapin. and City Editor-Yon mean
turned turtle. New Reporter-Well, II
was high priced machine.-Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13
Restaurant Rsosr.ee.

''Tea or coffee39 demanded the bus
Ting waitress.
He smiled benignly. Don't tell me;
lot me guess" he whispered.-B Brook
lyn Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

"Your clerks seem to be in n good
humor." remarked the friend Of the
great merchant
, "Yess. replied the great merchant
"My wife has just been In, and 4,
tiekles them to death to see somebody
boss me around. - Philadelphia Rec
( ord
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

The superior man has neither anxi.
ETY. nor fear-Confucius. rz-s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

Crawford Docs your conscience
trouble you for losing that money!
Crabshaw 10. but my wife does. You
see. 1t was her money Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

II didn't know you bad amy idea o
marrying her"
Il didn't The idea was hers
Lippineott's
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-01-13

The fewer desires the more peaee.-
Wilson,
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
sIRTHPLAcEs OF FRUITS.

The raspberry is native to tenn perate Europe and America and cer- tain parts of Asia The apricot orig mated at China. The peach, too, was originally a Chinese fruit. The cher " birthplace was near the Caspian Sea, and the plum comes from the Caucasus and Turkey. The pear is native in temperate Europe and West ern Asia The quince came from Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and the Caspian region. The apple is native all over Europe. in the Cau- casus, round the Black Sea and in Persia. The fig seems to have origin ated in the lands bordering on the Mediterranean, particularly in Syria. The red current grows wild all over Europe, in the Caucasus, the Hima- layas, Manchuria, Japan and Arctic America. The sweet orange origin ated in Southern China and Cochin China and the citron in India.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
A votIve Honeymoon.

A we'll known Spanish barrister and a young lady belonging to the best so- ciety became engaged to each other. sometime ago. but owing to a success sion of unfortunate circumstances 1t. seemed at one time as if they would. have very little chance of ever getting married. At that time, depressed by despair, they both made VOW that if ever fortune favored them and they attained happiness they would walk together from Madrid to the shrine of the patron saint of Saragossa.
 Recently 1t came to pass that after many tribulations they succeeded in being joined at the altar, and as a honeymoon the newly wed couple set of on foot from Madrid and covered the distance to Saragossa of over 21O miles in ten days, thus maintaining the creditable aaverage of twenty-one miles day. The return journey, how ever, was made in the saloon of an express train.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
THE USE OF THE COMMA.

The point on which most writers are at odds with the compositor is the comma, says the London Chron- icle. It is not that he misplaces it so outrageously, as in that sentence which was the cause of many tears in a Berlin newspaper office some years ago: Prince Bismarck walked in on his head, the well-known cap on his feet, large, brightly polished top boots on his forehead, dark cloud in his hand, the inevitable walking stick in his eye, a menacing glance"
 No, but he is too fond of this par ticular punctuation point. He takes a delight in breaking up the flow of sentences with his artificial pauses. We all say: 'Why then did you do it?" in one breath. It is the compositor who says, Why. then, did you do it?" It is possible to be too hard on the comma. It has its undeniable uses.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
PLAIN REASONS WHY THE WINDS
 BLOW.

Astronomers and other scientists have not yet succeeded in ascertain ing just how far the atmosphere of our earth extends above the land and the sea on which it rests, but some of them hope to some day soon. The Astronomer Royal of England, who has completed his report for the fiscal year ending May 10, tells some very interesting things about the varying densities, attitudes and temperatures of the air cushions, air pockets and air currents surrounding the earth.
 In reference to air currents and the reasons why the wind blows, the report explains that air consists of gaseous particles, all trying to get away from one another, and that, un- der certain conditions. they can be compelled to come closer together by contraction, or forced to fly further apart by expansion A quart bottle, for example, holds 22 grains of air at the temperature of 70 degrees. If the bottle be cooled by surrounding it with ice, the air inside contracts. When this occurs, more air rushes in through the bottles neck. The quart of air now weighs more than 22 grains. If the bottle be heated, the air it con tains expands, it's tiny particles fly further asunder, and many of them escape from the bottle altogether. There is still a quart of air, but it weighs much less than. the original 22 grains.
 Now, consider the earth and the sea under the influence of varying degrees of the suns heat. Where the heat is greatest, the air is made lighter and expands. Where the heat Is least, the air is unexpanded and heavy. Both the hot and the cold air have weight, but the cold, being the heavier, is drawn more effectively down to the ground. In doing so it drives the light CT air up out of its way, just as lump of lead dropped into a pail of water forces some of the water upward. If the earth were equally warm at every part, and continued at constant tenn perature, wind could not exist. It blows" because of heat and gravita- tion. In other words, air moves from the place where its weight or pressure is most, toward the place where its weight or pressure is least.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
HORSES DECREASING IN PARIS.

The number of horses in Paris steadily decreases under motor compe- tition, and the horses that remain have to thank the automobile as well as the efforts of various societies for the better treatment they receive, for to survive in these days they must be fit. The army authorities take cen sus of the number of horses, and the figures for 1911 show 72.4sS in Paris, compared with 96.69S in 1901. This means that the number of horses has decreased 24,210 in ten years, or al most exactly a quarter. The military authorities are somewhat perturbed over this fact It is true that for transport of war material and provis- ions automobile traction saves the use of many horses, but there remain the needs of the cavalry and artillery. The old standby for trained horses, the omnibus companies, will soon be of no assistance, for autobuses are rapidly supplanting horse-drawn stages.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
sardInes.

The sardine has been honored with a history, the writer being no less a parsonage than a member of the So- ciete Academique of Nantes. The sar- dine in the early days was brought in in small boats. Then came a police ordinance in 1738 in the interest of the poorer classes against the monop- olist Owing to the police ordinance the sardine was a source of livelihood to the Bretons. Joseph Cillin, whose name is still revered in Nantes, first prepared the fish with oil. His ven ture was a great success and he had. many imitators. In 1885 there was something like crisis in the sardine industry. Millet, who was the chief curer, had his factory indicted as a nuisance, but the difficulty was over come by removing 1t from the center of the town to the shore. Although the fame of the sardine was firmly es- tablished it was only in 1855 that it received it's apotheosis. Then it was shown in the Paris exhibition.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
UNDEReoES A SEVERE TEST
To Prove That Pulling Teeth Was Trifie Man Volunteers to Have
 One of Own Extracted.

A dentist received a call the other morning from couple whom he soon had reason to believe were lovers. The girl had an aching tooth, and as they entered the operating room the young man said:
 Now, dear, the worst is over; just take a seat and it will be out in a minute"
 "Oh," she gasped, q can't!"
 "But 1t really won't hurt you. you know"
 But am afraid it will"
 '1t can't I'd have one pulled out in a minute if it ached."
 'T don't believe it."
 "Oh, yes I would"
 Has she got bad tooth?" asked the dentist
 Yes" answered the young man; 'it has ached for a week, and I've just succeeded in getting her down here. Come, dear, have it out"
 "Oh, can'tl"
 But you must"
 q can't stand the pain!"
 "Pain? Now, then, I'll have one pulled out just to show you that 1t doesn't hurt
 He took seat, leaned back, opened his mouth, and the dentist seemed to be selecting a tooth to correspond with his forceps, when the girl pro tested.
 Hold on; the test is sufficient. He has proved his devotion. Get up, liar ", and I'll have it pulled out"
 She took the chair, had the tooth drawn without a groan, and as she went out she was saying to the young man:
 Now I can believe you when you declare that you would die for me"
 And yet every tooth in his head was false!
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
CHRONOLOGY OF INVENTIONS.

Barometers were first made by Tor riceli in 1S42. Bombshells were first made in Holland in 1495. The first almanac was printed in Hungary in 1470. Iron pavements were first laid in London in 1S17 Buckles were first made in 1880. Brandy was first made in France in 1910. Roller skates were invented by Plympton in 1863 Gov cred carriages were first used in Eng land in 1880. Alcohol was discovered in the thirteenth century. Stem wine ing watches were the invention of Noel in 1851. The first iron wire was drawn at Nuremburg in 1851.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
AT SUNSET
 LODGE
By LOUISE MERRFIELD


tcopyrisht. IoiI. by Associated Literary Press.l
 Where is she from, mother?"
 ''Baltimore, I think she said" Mrs. Kincaid's voice with its cheerful, rather hearty western ring, sounded clearly to the girl in the hammock un- der the tall hemlocks. She sat up, coloring slowly, as she realized they were disclssing her. the new boarder ct Sunset Lodge.
 She's real pretty. Bob." went on Mrs. Kincaid And she's never been out west before. She says there are about fifteen in the party, and they didn't have room for them all over at the Barton ranch. Four of them went to the Falling Star. but 1t was too far for her. She won't be any trouble" :"
 Well, don't take any more. We're not ln the summer hotel business yet, mother dear"
 Vera Leigh smiled. It was some thing always to have a sense of hu- nor to fall back on. She had not wanted to come there anyway, but the Bartons had insisted that 1t would be all right. The Lodge was small and cozy, with only young Bob Kincaid and his mother there. His herders all lived by themselves down at the bunkhouse when they were at the ranch, and were out on the range. It would be quiet and homelike for her, they had insisted, and every other place was full So she had come down that afternoon and made arrange ments with Mrs. Kipcaid to stay a month
 At supper time she met the owner of the ranch for the first time, but did not meet his eyes when she ac- moWledged the introduction Bob's face was not the sort that concealed bis thoughts or impressions, and as he looked at the girl from Baltimore his eyes showed plainly that he ap- proved of her.
 May have a horse to ride while am here, Mrs. Kincaid?" Vera asked. '-rhe Bartons said they thought you could spare me one. I love to ride"
 ~But are you used to riding our way out here7" asked Mrs. Kincaid. dOubtfulIy. You know we don't use the side saddle at all, and the ponies are pretty lively. aren't they. Bob?"
 Mot it for a woman to ride" said
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17

Bob shortly. and decisively. Its dan gsrous to try these trails around here when you don't know the way. We're out of the beaten road, Miss Leigh"
 'T am an experienced horsewoman,' % protested Vera. flushing at his tone. T think would be all right"
 You'd better not"
 Then she raised her lashes for the first time, and looked at him full in the eyes, and very sweetly, very cool ly she said:
 "But I intend to, MT. Kincaid. If you cannot let me have horse to ride. possibly I can get one at the Bartons."
 Bob started to speak, and checked himself. For a moment they meas ured each other with a glance, and Vera smiled as she saw the boyish temper in his eyes. But she said no moro about the horse.
 It was three weeks later when they missed her. She had gone for long rides alone every day, choosing Black Bess to ride, a lightweight bronco that Bob himself had broken in. Often during those weeks Kincaid had tried to win her friendship, but she had held herself aloof with almost obstinate perversity.
 '"The star boarder's kind of set agin you, Bob," laughed old Quigley, the boss herder. She's sure a queen, Bob. see her riding along Break neck Ridge last Saturday, and the pony going like all get out, and she with her hat aff. and riding like an h. dian. Never see no eastern girl rid ing that way. Don't you like her. Bob?'
 'Oh, dry up." said Bob, briefly. You know where I stand. She don't no tice me any more'n if I were a charred stump the lightning had hit"
 Have you asked her, Bob7'' chuckled Quigley They're queer folks, women people, and they're that smart at letting on. that you can't tell c thing what they intend to do. I heard her telling Cherry Dickerman here last night, when the two girls were exchanging heart throbs. that she wouldn't give a snap of her finger for a man that waited, and waited around, and then asked the girl if he might kiss her. She said she meant to marry a masterful man."
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17

''Masterful?" thought Bob. as hs walked away. Wish hadn't let her ride that pony"
 He thouabt of old Quigley's words tonight, whep he started out to hunt for her. It Eas past sunset, but the sky beyond the great foothills was flushed rose color, and the mountains lay in violet and deep amber silhou- cited against the clouds. He took the trail leading upwards over her favor ite route, and his mothers last call echoed in his ears, T hope you find her alive, Bob." In that silent, lonely ride the knowledge dawned on him of just what 1t meant to his life should he not find Vera Leigh alive.
 The rose and amber had changed to deepest sapphire, and the moon had risen over the mountains, when he heard the thud of horses hoofs on the ground ahead. and the chatter of falling gravel. He checked his own pony. but when BIack Bess came in view, he saw her saddle was empty and the bride hung loose on her neck The blood-fiecked foam was on her mouth and bit, and he saw that her shoulder was torn and bruised. Then he patted her, and set her free.
 "Go on home, Bess," he said. You can't tell me any more"
 About a mile farther on he found Vera. She lay near the path, her face white, but with opened eyes"
 Tt was a wild cat, I think" she fAIl ha fod leaned over her. Tt sprang from the tree, as we passed, and buried its claws in the pony's neck and shoulder, and Bess reared and threw me. Fl think my ankle is sprained, and my own shoulder feels numb and sore. I tried to stand up. but I can't walk"
 Bob said nothing. He was learning. Without a word. or request for per mission, he lifted her in his arms, and set her on his own saddle. Then, with one arm supporting her, he led the pony down the narrow winding path until they came to clearer ground.
 Once she said. with a little. half broken laugh, T should have minded you, after all''
 You will, now" Bob answered, and the look in his eyes made her won der. I'm going to take the saddle myself" he added. We're long ways from home. I can hold you in front of me, and the pony'n bear us both"
 T wish you wouldn't. please" She tried to make her voice firm and in- dignant, but instead. the tears came hotly. T don't want to ride like that"
 Like what?'
 Held in-in your arms
 Don't you?" Bob deliberately lift ed her in front of him. supporting her on one arm, and smiled down at her. Girl. you're going to ride there just the same, and you're going to listen to me, too, at last. I'm not asking permission, you'll notice. made up my mind to marry you that first night when you looked up at me so quick and saucy. and told me you'd do as you pleased"
 But I'm going home next week"
 ''Of course you are. And Pm coming right after you, and marry you. and bring you back to the mountain. Cause I love you, girl mine, understand"
 Patiently the pony stood there, wait ing. But Bob did not wait Even while she struggled and cried, his arms held her, and as his lips found hers, he knew he had won. For she kissed him back.
The Holbrook news., 1911-11-17
Poor Guessing.

"A letter was mailed at the postof- flee the other day." observed the talk ative boarder, addressed to Jim Stout, Lame Indian, U s. A Where do you suppose the mailing clerk sent it?"
 ITO Cripple Creek" shouted the other boarders in chorus.
 You'll have to guess again"
 Indian Falls, state of New York?- hazarded the taciturn boarder.
 "No."
 Then we give it up.-
 He sent it." said the propounder of the question, leisurely buttering bis cult, ito the dead letter office. I be- lieve."