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EASY TO CURE ~NAUGHTINESS"
common-sense Methods Of Dealing
With Children viii Always Be
Found Effective.

A morbid exaggeration and peryer-
sion Of the natural desire which all
children feel for notice by their cid
ers, is held by Thomson to be the
cause Of abnormal naughtiness in
children. These cases are of essen
TALLY the same nature as those OF
moral imbecility" in children who
are In some degree mentally defective.
The proper lines of treatment are
clear enough, and when carried cut
consistently and thoroughly are rap
idly and completely successful. They
may be summarized as follows: ~
All severe corporal punishment must
be stopped-it never does any good.
(2) Nobody must ever appear shocked.
amused or even surprised at anything
child does. t3) His misdeeds are
never TO be alluded to- much less de-
scribed, in his presence; and. lastly.
be should be noticed and encouraged
10 every way when he is good and al
together ignored when he is naughty.
British Journal of Children's Dis
eases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
TRIBUTE TO YANKEE FIGHTER
Magazine Writer Describes the
"Douohboy" as All the World
Has Come to Know Him.

George Pattulli, a magazine writer
who has been with General Pershing'.
army In France. has paid a tribute tt
the American fighting men that is wor
thy of reproduction in every county II
the United States. Says Mr.. Pattulll
'1'he American soldier is about the
finest human specimen on top of the
earth-rongh and ready, grumbling
never giving up; always able to laugh
even at his own plight; holy terror
in fight; ruthless to an enemy capa
bic Of resistance; generous to fault
to a beaten foe hating nobody, fearing
none; with backbone enough to storm
hell, and the gentleness to win Q
child
France knows this, England knows
It, even Germany has hazy idea that
Yankee doughboy is a combination
Of an angel from heaven and devil
from hell. Isn't it about time for
Americans to realize the worth of their
fighting sonsa-Exchange.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
How's YOUR BLOOD 4
Pinples and Eruptions
Mean Bad Blood

People who have impure or inpovefs
lshed blood should be careful to take
only Temperance remedy made Of wild
roots and banks such as DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery Is and has
been for nearly so years. Ingredients
printed on wrapper.
The first day you start to take this
reliable medicine, impure germs and
accumulation begin TO separate In the
blood and are then expelled through
the eiiminative organs
In place Of the impurities, the ar
teries and veins gradually get fresh
vitalized blood and the action Of this
good blood on the skin means that PIN
pies, boils, carbuncles, eczema, rash,
acne and all skin blemishes will disap-
pear. Then you must remember that
when the blood is right, the liver, stom-
ach, bowels and kidneys become healthy,
active and vigorous and you will have
no more trouble with indigestion. back
ache, headache.
Get DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
eovery to-day at any medicine dealers,
In tablet or liquid form. or send l0c for
trial package to DR.. Pierce's Invahds
Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
Petersburg, Vd.-'Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery hss been my family
tonic and builder for several years. I
consider it the most reliable tonic on the
market and l keep it in my home all
the time ready for use. Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets find most satisfactory
alsoswhen any Of my family complains Of
sluggish liver and constipation. l have
also taken the 'Favorite Prescription and
can truthfully recommend it, as well as
Dr.. Pierce's other medies.n,-Mrs. II. II.
Houqilton, GIG Hinton 81.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-emineut as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that Il has proven
to be just the remedy needed in Thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. Il is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes. medi-
um and large.
However, If you wish to test this great
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
4 Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men
ton this paper.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
SANG REQUIEM or THE HUN


y was night In France and the great
Argonne offensive was on.
The section chiefs grew hoarse
shouting their commands. the gunner
corporals manipulated their sights
with speed and accuracy and the gun
crews eagerly put forth superhuman
effort In serving their pieces which
we're being loaded and fred as quickly
az possible. The terrific detonations
shook the forest which actually seemed
Ike live. throbblng, burning monster.
who vomited fire and fame, and roared
inhumanly with its terrible voice.
Every man In the four gun crews was
soon rendered temporarily deaf. Lit
up by the CHASTITY flashes from the Are
Of their own guns, they looked like
verltable devils, their faces cleaning
with fiendish JOY as they leaped into
the pit to shift the gun trail or sprang
to the wheels, at which they tugged
and pulled with might and main. 1t
was exceedingly tiresome work for the
earnest lads. The rate Of FIRE was so
rapid that 1t was necessary for them
to pause occasionally In order to per
nit the intensely heated pieces to cool.
1t presented a thrilling scene to see,
ir the dim light Of the early dawn, a
stalwart lad, bareheaded, eyes heavy
and red from the burning powder gas,
his square jaws grimly set and shirt
open at the throat, his arms bare to the
elbows and black with grease, standing
out there. swabbing out the steaming
gun with the slender rammer. A
lanyard broke from too constant use
on one Of the guns. Not hesitating
moment to repair It. the '9io. 1" man
simply used his fingers 10 draw back
the STRIKER" A lad fell limp and ex-
hausted into the gun pis, but was
quickly pulled out Of danger, where
he lay quite still and was undisturbed
by the terrible barrage. Another man
quickly took his comrades place.
So the terrible fight continued. The
great iron orchestra played Its terrible
symphony madly until ten o'clock In
the morning. when the tired musicians
began one by one. to lay aside their
weary instruments. for the score they
had been playing had sent the Fritz
les scamperIng over the hills and far
away.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

A young Evansville schoolteacher
startled her family by the announce
ment that she was going to marry as
soon as she could persuade some man
to propose to her. Her married sister,
who was visiting the home. gave her
this advice: you had better stay the
way you are. You have your own
money and"
Il don't care bit for that" retorted
the younger girl. "rm always afraid
that I'll die without husband. I'd
like for people to read on my tomb
stone 'relict' of some one than be
Just a plain relic of an educational
,ystem.r-Indianapolis News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

$50 there are stlll a few oId-fash-
Toned cowboys out West7"
''Ycu would think so. to see their
Workmanship. saw one take six
shooter and bounce a tin can along as
easily as you would do it with a walk
ing stick"
surely you don't mean TO tell me a
cowboy puts a notch on the handle OF
his gun for a performance like thatT'
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

It's heartbreaking the way some
girls are careless In these hard times.
Aunt Martha went into the kitchen
he other evening and found her young
servant sitting by the fire which was
gayly consuming much coal.
Goodness meir gasped the old lady.
You should always burn cinders in
the evening. Esmeralda."
Next day auntie saw Esmeraida
heapIng coal on to a huge bonfire In
the back garden. She couldn't speak
for rage. but the girl understood her
gesture.
"Please. num-" she explained. "Tm
making cinders to burn this EVENING"
London Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
~~- "coId In the Head.

q an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "colda
IN the head" will ind that the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up. the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
All Druggists TIC. Testimonials free.
$1,000 for any case OF catarrh that
HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE will not
!. ,. Cheney g Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
BOscHEE's SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the In
fiammation Of sore throat and lungs
stop irritation In the bronchial tubes,
insuring a good nights rest. free from
coughing and with easy expectoratlon
in the morning. Made and sold in
America for tifty-two years. A won
derful prescription, assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing on the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma. Group,
bronchitis. etc. For sale in all civil
lied countries.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

The Silkeston Herald says that when
a negro left a train at Charleston re-
Gently carrying a heavy suitcase very
carefully and acting suspieiously, the
authorities thought they had caught q
bootlegger redhanded. They nabbed
him and compelled him TO open the
case, and out stepped lean and an
cient bound, which the colored brother
had Smuggled on the train.-Kansas
City Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

ment Of the Netherlands granted q spe-
cial charter authorizing It's sale.
The good housewife of Holland would
almost as soon be without food as with
out her real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. Their use restores
strength and is responsible in a great
measure for the sturdy, robust health
of the Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist
box Of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules. Take them as directed, and
If you are not satisfied with results your
druggist will gladly refund your money.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
the box and accept no other. In sealed
boxes. three sizes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
BETTER LOOK OUT!

Kidney and bladder troubles don't
disappear of themselves. They grow
upon you. slowly but steadily, UNDER
mining your health with deadly GER
tainty, until you fall a victim to in
durable disease.
Stop your troubles while there is
time. Don't wait until little pains be-
come big aches. Don't trihe with dis
ease. To avoid future suffering begin
treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules now. Take three or
four every day until you feel that you
are entirely free from pain.
This well-known preparation has been
one Of the national remedies Of Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

At school No. 10. the children are
working enthusiastically In the modern
health crusade and in their art classes
are making health posters. One little
fellow. after finishing a poster show
ing mounted knight in all his glory.
wrote beneath It: IF you will keep
all the health crusade rules you Will
be him."-Indianapolis News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

In spite of the fact that the British
have some steam-driven 2,700-ton sub
marines. capable of a surface speed Of
from 20 to 25 knots, the submarine. as
a weapon of war, is too slow and too
blind when It is submerged to be con.
Sidered serious weapon of naval
warfare. When It can see, electrically,
to a distance Of ten to fifteen miles,
while 1t is submerged so deeply as to
be invisible to the air scout, and when
It can steam 20 knots submerged II
will dominate the naval situation
Scientific American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

When red. rough and itching with hot
baths of Cutlcura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then Of that exquisltely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

A new fruit containing large per-
centage Of oil has been discovered in
the region Of Torreon, and is known
by the name Of "chlchopoxtle," says
Engineer. Experiments show that
% per cent of its contents CON
sist Of oil of great value in indus
trial pursuits requiring a lubricant Of
high quality.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Deliveries of southern pine to the
United States government from July 1,
1917, to May IS, 1918, were 100000
200 feet, which. it is estimated, would
,equlre a solid train Of cars extending
from the Gulf of Mexico to the Cana
dian border. and would make board
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

"Can't anything be done to prevent
the fair defendant from smiling at the
judge?"
I'm afraid not. She's either a born
coquette or she isn't familiar with
court procedure"
"YesY
"Ill acknowledge that the judge is
better looking man than any mem
Der Of the jury, but her fate lies In the
hands OF the jury. Birmingham Age.
Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

I'll grant you three Wishes" said
the fairy.
Nothing to It," declared the woman.
"Eh."
81 gotta husband who does better
than that every day."-Louisville Cour-
ter-Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Men are led away from threatening
destruction; hand is put into theirs
which leads them forth gently toward
calm and bright land so that they
:ook no more newfoundland the
aand may be little chiId's.-George
Eliot.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

walk three feet wide extending six
times around the world. or build a
solid board fence so feet high that
would circle the geographical borders
of the United States.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

An children troubled With worms have an IN
Aealthr color which indicates poor blood, and as
nile there Is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVfi'9 TASrHLIsSs chill TONIC given regularly
Tor two or three weeks will enrich the blood, I'M
prove the digestion and act as General strength
enlng Tonic to the whole system. Nature VIII then
throw on or clspel the worms. and the Child Will ~
n perfect health. Pleasant 70 take 60c per bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Teacher-Now. Bobby Jones, Willie
Smith has told so nicely what a tri-
angle is. You tell me what is a cone.
The Pupil-Anybody knows that,
teacher. cone is what you get filled
up with ice cream.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Askett-what are you llmplng for,
old chap7
Tellum-My wife became irritated
this morning and stamped her foot.
Askett-But why should that affee'
you?
Tllum-Well. you see, she stamped
mine at the same time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Don't you believe 1t is better to
give than to receiver
certainly. II it Is advice or knocks
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Professor-@Do you subscribe to the
theory of evolution?" Mr.. Newrich-
81 don't think SO. Where's 1t pub
lished?p
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

To distinguish bottles containing
poisons in the dark sandpaper band
to encircle them with an opening for
their labels has been invented.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Infections or infammat,ona Of IN. rv..
whether from external or Internal cauaes
are promptly healed by the use Of Roman
Eye Balsam at night upon retiring Adv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

The rareness Of day in June
doesn't.wor the average man half as
much as the rarenes of his pay days.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

''TAe ageD : are asking five hundred
collars FOR this apartment"
''Then T. may properly be called q
ieai suite tlllng,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

A city advertisement was headed !:
Two sisters want washing" So do
a good many brothers. Another adj
vertisement was; "Wanted-a boy to
sandpaper-"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Every man intends to have his own
way after marriage. but sometimes
his wife relieves him Of false i'm
preston.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Preferences as rule go by con.
traries.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

1t is the easiest thing in the world
for woman to tell when man is go
ing to propose.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Cure pimples, headache. bad breath By taking
May Apple, Aloe, Jalap rolled into tiny sugar
PHI called Doctor Pierces Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Dyer - Everything Wyld touches
turns to money" Ryer-"Yes. he even
profits by his mistakes. Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Natures efforts to purify the system need
help In Spring. Wrfehta Indian Vegetable
Pills are Natures irst aid In eliminating
impurities -adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Are you a success. or can your wife
tell If you're telling the truth or not?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

A girl always pretends to be Just
A little bit afraid to be alone with a
nan.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

If the meek shall inherit the earth,
where shall the scornful wander?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Run over the list of your friends
and you will be surprised at the num-
Der you could dispense with.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

.'Your answer is about as clear as
mud" "well, that covers the ground,
doesn't it?'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Many picture illustrates the story
of the artists hard luck.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

A good fighter maketh an extraya-
CANT son.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

We all have our opportunities, but
most of us manage to dodge them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Many a bride sweeps up the aisle
who can't notice three inches of dust
six months later.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Definite and Distinct
Tommy. what's a Vacuum
''Why, Bill, it's somethin' witt
nothin' in it.n
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

Some men mistake gall for ability.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-18

When Baby "a TeethfnR
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE win correct
the Stomach and Bowel troubles Perfectly harm
less See directions on the bottln-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-28

the old crop year. would be the heavi-
est of any week OF the season.
This week the influence Of the over
Sunday can hardly fail to influence
prices. and after that the foreign
movement Of cotton. the market for
foreign exchange and private bureau
reports on conditions will be closely
watched. The July condition period
ended Friday last week, and the report
on IL will be issued next Friday, which
is also the first day in the new crop
year. Toward the end OF the week
the annual statistics may have some
thing to do with the trading. although
the trade is disposed to expect that
most items In the statement will be
rather colorlcsS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-28
MAJOR LEAGUES WILL NOT
Z DRAW UP NEW AGREEMENT
Controversy Ringing Over Right of big
League Tenms 10 Draft and Not
buy Players From Minors.

CHICAGO. July o7.--A. r. Kearney.
preaieen, of the Western and Three 1
Leagues and chairman OF special
com,pittee representing the National
Asspslation of Minor Leagues, tonight
charged the National League with
breaking faith with the minors in re-
sare Ito rawing up new agreement
10 take the place of the so-called ma
tional agreement which the minors
abrogatcd.
John 4. Heydler, president OF the
national League, advised Chairman
Tearney that tho National League
would not enter into any formal agree
ment with the minors unless the right
Of the major leagues 10 draft players
from the minors was included so "as
10 enable ball players to advance in
their profession a provided by the ma
tionai agreement
Vie minor leagues are demanding
that the majors buy promising PLAYERS
outright instead of drafting them.
Tearney said that Chairman Herr
mann. OF the National Baseball Com
mission, representing the major
leagues. made verba! agreement with
the minor leagues a; the Joint meeting
In New York last January consented
10 ,Lhe abrogating Of the national
agreement ana the independent opera-
tion of the minors.
Chairman Tearney has sent The com
municat!on from President Haydler 70
the presidents OF ali minor leagues |or
their cons sheraton