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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

"Of course, you are In favor of
votes for women"
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. "a man who hopes to hold his
own in politics must do his best to be
in favor of anything that anybody
wants. Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

"who are the principals in this
breach of promise suit7" asked MIR.
Dubwaite.
"A telephone girl and millionaire"
answered Lawyer Beagles. IF you will
pardon the slang. she seems to have
his number
"Ah ! And how long did It take her to
get his number"
"About two years"
"She's telephone girl, all right r.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Orphans Court for Charles
County-ss:
La Plata, Nd, Oct. ., 1920.
Ordered by the Court, That Ferdi-,
nand {. Cooksey give notice required
by law to the creditors of William
II. Duckett, deceased, to exhibit their
claims. legally authenticated, by adj
vertisement published in some one
newspaper printed in Charles County,
Maryland. one in each OF three sue
eessive weeks.
True copy-Test:
CHARLES N. DEMENT,.
Register Of Wills for Charles County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

cOulQ NOT Walk any
dis lance, ride or
take any exercise at
all without resting.
If i swept the floor
or did any kind of
work it would bring
my sickness on. I
was weak and lang
uid, had no energy,
and lifewasa misery
to me. = l was under
the care of a good
physician for sew
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

"How much are the life guards paid
at this bathing resort?"
'From $40 to $50 a week, under
stand"
"a soft Job. eh?"
mot especially. They have to show
as much alaerity in saving a fat nan
or elderly splnster as they would a
beauty In distress"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

cutieura Comforts 6abys Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then Of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum.
one Of the Indispensable Cuticurn
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Buy only Diamond Dyes"

Each package of Diamond Dyes
contains directions so simple that any
woman can diamond-dye worn. shabby
skirts, waists, dresses. coats, gloves.
stockings sweaters, draperies every
thing, whether wool. silk. linen, cotton
or mixed goods, new. rich fadeless col.
ors. Have druggist show you "Dia-
mond Dyes Color Card."-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Over fifty years ago a young
physician practiced widely in a
rural district and became famous
for his uniform success in the
curing of disease This was DR..
Pierce, who afterwards estab-
lished himself in Buffalo, N. Y,
and placed one of his prescriptions,
which he called Golden Medical
Discovery" in the drug stores Of
the United States so that the pub
lie could easily obtain this very
remarkable tonic, corrective and
blood maker. DR.. Pierce manu-
featured this Discovery" from
roots and banks "a corrective
remedy, the ingredients of which
nature had put in the fields and
forests, for keeping US healthy.
Few folks or families now living
have not at sometime or other used
this Golden Medical Discovery"
for the stomach, liver and heart.
Over twenty four million bottles
Of this tonic and blood remedy
have been sold in this country.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Cntarrh Can Be Cured

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE
IS taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of
the System. HALLS Gaia ARR H
MEDICINE destroys the foundation Of
the disease. gives the patient strength by
improving the general health and assists
nature in doing its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Knicker-was his death from nat
ural causes?
Bocker-Yes, an automobile ran over
him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

No. Luke. women don't mean II when
they kiss each other; they Just do 1t
for practice.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Insist on having DR.. Peery's Dead shot" for
Worms or Tapeworm and the druggist will
procure IL, II Is the only Vermifuge which
operates thoroughly aftor a single dose.--AdS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Mrs. Knicker-Have you had busy
week?
Mrs. Bocker-Rather I've had two
husbands. three landlords and four
cooks.-Sun and New York Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Many a mans mistakes are the re-
suit of his letting desire get a strange
hold on duty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
NOTICE.

This is to give notice that the sub
seriber has obtained from the Or
phans Court of Charles County,
4tfhG daat.sffs Oft Notwithstanding and
gases which bring on indigestion,
heartburn, bloating. belching and food
repeating. Acid stomach also causes
about seventy other non-organic all.
ments. Protect yourself. A big box
Of Eatonic costs but trifie with your
druggists guarantee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

The more shiftless man is the
more he shifts from one job to an
other.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

When a married man falls down
stairs he is sure to blame his wife fol
the mishap.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

If a sure-enough fool killer were to
come around every man on earth would
try to hide.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

The man who quarrels with his
bread and butter is likely to dine on
scraps.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

II is rough on a man when love or
measles attacks him late in life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Do not borrow trouble; any of your
neighbors will gladly give you all you
want.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

RichleIgh-'1 am building a beauti-
full house for my SON" Waggish
Friend-"Ah, ! Sea sort Of heir
castle"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

"what makes you think the ex-kais.
er hates peacer
Il understand he is anxious to get
back to Berlin"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

A frost is generally dew before IT
comes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Wise men are like sponges; they
seek to absorb all they can.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Art is not a thing separate and
apart-art is only the beautiful way
of doing things.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Even in the "fatherland1 they speak
the mother tongue.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Confidence is the champion of sue
cess
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
LIFE WAS A
MISERY TO her
Says this Woman Until Re-
Eeved by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Carrollton, Ky.-"I suffered almost
two years with female weakness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Ceremony was invented by wise
man to keep fools at a distance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

No man can carry water on both
shoulders and make much Roadway.
de gets cold water thrown on him
rom all angles and acquires the ap-
pearance Of a drowned rat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
OUIMINE HAIR TONIC


Misleading.
"You call her fair sample of the
beauty of the placer"
ave so consider her"
"How can she be a fair sample
when she's a brunetteT"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Send me your name and address
hat l may post you on market cond-
ions. :
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

A taste for mindlng ones own bust
ness is often hard to acquire.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
@California Syrup of Figs"
Child's Best Laxative

Accept "California" Syrup of Figs
,nly-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
,hild is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach. liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bot, =.
You must say "California. ADV.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
CASCARETS
"They Work while you Sleep"

Do you feel all 'unstrungf'-billOus,
constipated, headachy, full of coldi
Cascarets tonight for your liver and
bowels will have you tuned up by
tomorrow. You will wake up With
your head clear, stomach right,
breath sweet. and skin rosy. No grip
ing-no inconvenience. Children love
Cascarets too. 10. 25, so cents.-Adv.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27
TROPICAL STORMS

The storm season Invariably starts
anew the old, old question: What
makes a storm?
\ An almost infinite variety OF theo-
ries have been advanced to explain
them. The theories differ with the To-
cations Of the storms; one apparent
ly satisfying the storm condition, an
other satisfying others. Unequal heat
ing of the surface of the earth, col
liding air-currents, shifting of the
earth's axis slightly, invisible meteors
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

are some Of the commonest of the ex-
plantations.
And now comes the theory that all
storms are of electrical origin; we are
told that for some reason the static
is increased at one point and the elec-
irons are thrust out with tremendous
force to rush to some weaker static
point, and the going, these minutes.
imal PARTICLES agitate the atmosphere
and originate a storm. The storm
therefore will be in strength in pro
portion to the strength Of the electri.
cal inequality.
We do not say that any of these
are adequate theories. One may be
right and all the others wrong; or all
may be right and contribute to storms
Of different intensity, But because the
debate is endless shall we have none
of it?
No! So long as storms are present
III the world, so long will it be neces.
sary to endeavor to explain them.
It may happen--and this Ii not un.
thinkable--that scientists will devel
or a method for controlling them
What If 1t should become possible to
shunt storm OF into the heavens
instead Of permitting it to run alone
on the surface of the earth?
We should then have storm police.
men, who would then patrol the seas
and upon the notice of storm would
rush toward It and shatter its lower
force and divert its power into space
We cannot take an interest in the
criticism of certain lordly popula,
writer who laughs immoderately al
the tangle of scientists in offerine
such a variety of explanations. TIL.
men Of science are endeavoring tc
learn the cause. They do not claim tc
have all the facts as yet.
But who would wisely decline to
permit them to search Fort Pierce
Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27
FOR SALE
AT DIR. THEEL'S FARM
HOGS DUROC JERSEY

BROODING and SERVICE BOAR
sHOATS, GIFTS. none better, DR..
Theei bought the finest at highest
prices and sells them out at marke,
value. NEW WIRES, HOG PROOF.
s1s and 5.foet high, at wholesat.
prices; also BARBED WIRE. all nav
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

Worshippers at Buddhist temn,as
IN Japan invariably wash their hands
III fountain at the entrance before
making their applications. Formerly
the priests hung towels there. Now
the merchants of Toxic and otbar
cities furnish the temples with free
paper towels, reserving the privilege
OF printing their advertisements on
them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

Many educated English women hav-
ing to earn their own living are TAX
ing advantage Of the unprecedented
demand for English teachers that has
sprung up all over Continental Eu-
rope since the war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

ing much toward improving the gen
eral appearance OF the city, but a con-
certed movement along the lines that
have been suggested would produce
much more wonderful results.
The women have much TO learn in
politics. They may be surprised to
find that the man who promises most
is to be trusted least; that the fellow
who abuses other people is the most
ant to be unclean; and that he who
rails at politicians is himself only q
crafty, small-caliber politician.
It would seem unnecessary to ad-
monish people that in passing a
school building where there are hun
dreds Of little children darling about
the streets the greatest caution and
most careful driving should be used.
The burden of the safety of these lit
tie children should not be placed
upon them or those in charge OF them,
These little folks are irresponsible,
end 1t is the unquestionable duty OF
auto drivers to look after them. Traf-
fic policemen could find no better
place for their activities than along
the highways in proximity to the
schools. Persons who are thought
less or Indifferent to the safety Of lit
lie children deserve to be reminded
in forcible way Of their duty in this
respect.
Crooks seem to be operating early
in Florida this season. The game
played is somewhat different from the
old reliable race-track proposition,
but it seems effective, inasmuch as a
Tampa man was relieved Of $4,000 by
the process. He was approached by
two strangers who claimed that they
lad located $4,000 stock of goods
at Key West, which they were able
to buy for $4,000. They proposed to
furnish $4,000 if their victim would
put up $4,000, and they would buy the
stock of goods and share the profits
They got the $4,000 and went on their
way, leaving the Tampa man sadder
and wiser. 1t is a pity that his sad
ness and wisdom cannot be communi-
Gated generally to the class Of people
who are tempted by the prospect OF
big gains, regardless Of how question.
able may be the methods suggested
to secure them. His experience, how
ever, will not deter many others from
biting at the first tempting bait that
is dangled before them, and the only
thing that can be done Is for the au-
thorities of every county and city t.
| be active and alert to protect the pub
lie from these sharks who come down
here to prey off the suckers during
the tourist season. The advent of the
advance guard of these gentry thus
early may be an indication Of very
active season, and plans to head of
their depredations should be perfect
ed by local authorities in all Florids
communities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

A good many unsightly fences
might be taken down in the city and
the scenery improved thereby. A
well-kept lawn loses much of its ef-
feet Of beauty when surrounded by
ramshackle or implanted fence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

Even if the Ford Car has come
down in price, it is not necessary to
mortgage the home or postpone pay
ing, just debts in order to purchase
one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

biohO IHAo yCQl ONSdupC VI JuduC4udLC
facilities.
Perhaps we forget from one cam
paign to another, but it seems to US
that this race between Presidential
candidates is conducted on a some
what lower plane than other contests
Of the past. Reminds us bit OF an
enlarged replica of Polk county poll
tics.
The orange crop of the State, as a
whole is reported smaller than last
years, but most of the groves in this
immediate vicinity are laden with
!. fruit. And prices undoubtedly will
be good. We should think that less
than $3.50 on the trees would not be
particularly tempting to the growers.
This paper predicts-and it has
some grounds more than mere con-
lecture for the prediction--that ere
another year has passed two addition
al large hotels will be under way to
accommodate that part Of the travel
ing public that visits Lakeland. And
both will make money for the invest.
ors, besides being big assets for the
community.
-o-
What has become of the "City
Beautiful idea? 1t was one of the
best things ever started, and a prac-
tical plan of operation was suggested.
We trust the movement will not be
allowed to die. Individual effort is do
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

The Legislature should be as liber-
al as possible with the States institu-
tions Of higher learning. It is fact
that many young people were denied
the benefits of tuition at these institu-
tons this year because of inadequate
facilities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27

ling much toward improving the gen.
eral appearance OF the city, but a con-
certed movement along the lines that
have been suggested would produce
much more wonderful results.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-09-27
$40 to $50

will land you high and dry on the hill Of satisfaction
and if Noah were with us today the chances are
we'll sell him his Fall outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

Turkish Towels, 79c
500 and $1.25 fancy Turkish
bath towels in q variety of at
tractive colored patterns. Large
size. fluffy. absorbent quality.
$500 Bedspreads, $6.98
100 beautiful satin Marseilles
spreads. size for twin beds. Seal
Hoped edges and cut corners.
Heavy raised patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

dolence poured into his widow. Mourn
ing was placed on all churches IN inc
diocese and the stately cathedral was
draped in purple and black.
AS the bishop had no assistant, the
standing committee. headed by the
Rev. DR.. Ernest N. Stircs of St. Thom-
as Church, in this city. automatically
becomes the ruling body Of the do
cssc until n successor is elected.
Sufferer From Laryngitfs.
Bishop Burch had been suffering
from laryngitis for the past week.
Yesterday morning he was somewha.
improved and started to take a snort
walk along Riverside drive.
Near 127th street Bishop Burch feit
himself weakening from the enec's OF
his walk and made his way to the
She said she had been administering
throat treatments to the bishop TOT
the last twelve days and had treated
him similarly year ago last July.
After the treatment Mrs. Douglas
said Bishop Burch told her he ieit
better, but trifle weak from ms
walk They had talked about fifteen
minutes, she added, when the bishop
arose from his chair and fell to the
floor.
Dies Before Physicians Arrive.
pnySICi2nS were HuETieuis sur
moned, but the prelate died before
they arrived. Death was declared TO
be due to heart failure. the Twelve
days illness with iaryngitis navrns
considerably weakened his heart Ine
bishops body was removed to the ID
thedral of St John the Divine.
Bishop Burch was president OF tne
Episcopal Synod Of New York ana New
Jersey, having been elected to tnat
Office last month. He attended the
Lambeth Church conference in Lon
don last summer. declaring its arm J..
tude on the relation between capital
and labor to be 1.-The most advances
Of any Since the.reformation."
Native of Michigan.
He was born in Pinckney, Mich, N
1855. He taught school two years in
Detroit after being graduated from
the University of Michigan in 1879.
Later he took up journalism and be-
came a reporter and editor in Chicago
and Grand Rapids.
From his early years he had as
PRED to the priesthood. but circum-
stances prevented his taking up his
theological course in church until he
NS twenty-eight years OF age.
Prior to that time he had been a lay
reader in the church and had done
missi onAry work among newsboys
Bishop Burch was married and had
two children, one of whom is Albert
&c. Burch Of Detroit. Another is Mrs.
Grace Burch Walker. who went into
Serbia for the Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

New arrivals replenish the gaps created
by Mondays heavy selling of these useful
and artistic gifts. All the desired sizes
and materials, some with lace borders,
others with bands and borders, still 9TH
ers entirely of lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21
EDGAR R. PIPER DIES.
Was Formerly Civil Engineer at
War Department.

Edgar r. Piper. formerly civil en-.
gineer at the War Department. died
yesterday Of heart failure at his home
in Brookline. Mass. He was in charge
Of the department Of drawing and de-
sign at tho Wentworth Institute. Bos-
tom.
Mr.. Piper was born in Boston An.
gust I. 1872. He was connected with
the War Department in Washington
for fifteen years, resigning in 1913
to take up his duties in the educa-
tional field.
He was a graduate Of George Wash
ington University. and a member Of
the American Society Of Mechanical
Engineers and the Washington So
oiety Of Engineers. He belonged to
the old South Church.
Mr.. Piper had been i'll for nine
months. He Is survived by his widow
and three brothers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21
COL. MCCONNELL DEAD.

Col. Francis J. Mcconnell, O. S. A,
died in Germany December Is, accord
ing to word reaching the War Depart
ment. Death was due, to arterio
sclerosiS.
Col. Mcconnell was born in Connec-
ticut foEty-eight years ago. He was
appointed a second lieutenant Of in
fantry in 1899. and received promo
ton through tho various grades to
colonel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

NEW YORK, December 21.-Funeral
services for the Rt. Rev. Charles Sum
ner Burch. bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of New York, who
died suddenly here yesterday of heart
disease. will be held Friday at the
Cathedral of St John the Divine. The
full plans have not been completed.
News of the bishops death caused pro-
found sorrow throughout the diocese
and thousands of messages of con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

The old-fashioned bride who wanted
to make home for her husband now
has a daughter who doesn't want to
make even . little home brew for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21
MARRIED.

6ARBER-BEAcH. Saturdsy. December Is.
1870, at Bethlehem Chapel. by the Bishop OF
Washington. 1t. Rev. Alfred Harding. JOHN
EDWIN BARBER OF Pasadena. Calf. 10
GRACE CARTER, second daughter of Morgan
H. Beach, ESQ.,. and Grace Carter. his wife.
OF Barberry Hill. near Aontrose, Md. and OF
Oatlands, Va -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

BOYD. We desire to thank our friends. reia
tives and neighbors for their kind EXPRESSION
OF sympathy and beautiful horal tributes a
the death Of our mother. Mrs. MAEf r
BOYD.
GEORGE COSMo AND WILLIAM BOYD.
DRAMVILLE. Many sincere thanks 70 oui
kind relatives and friends. for their sym
pathy during the illness snd floral tributes ~
the death OF my devoted husband. SerEt
GASPAED DRAINyUs.E.
HIS WIFE AND STEPSoN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

er, died in Berlin. Germany. last Satur-
day. according to a cablegram received
here by the American Friends service
committee. He had suffered a break
down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21
o. S. RELIEF WORKER DIES.

PHILADELPHIA, December IL
Arthur Bowker Parsons of Attlehoro
rails, Mass. an American relief work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-21

Window Shades, 6oc
Purchase of seconds Of $3.50
heavy oil opaque and. Holland
finished shades in white and COL
ors. Defects are too slight to
affect their usage. perfect rollers.
Blankets, &.85
A new and lower price for q
new shipment of wool finished
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