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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
An ominous Possibility,

Pretty bad fire you had here last
night" commented the recently arrived
guest.
"Eh-yahw replied the landlord of
the Petunia tavern. 1.-THE fire com
pany had it pretty nearly pnt out.
and then the mayor came and took
personal charge of the coniiagration,
and yelled orders till he got the fire
men so mixed up that they couldn't
do anything. And reckon If it hadn't
begun to rain directly the whole dod-
molested town would have been holo-
causted. But s'pose 1t might have
been worse"
How could 1t have been worseT
why, the governor or a congress-
man might have come and took charge
instead of the mayor. and 1t might
not have rained."-Kansas City Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Both Maryland and Pennsylvania
will profit by joint maintenance of
forest fire lookout on the observatory
at Pen-Mar by the forestry services
of the two States and the Western
Maryland Railway, State Forester. F.
w Besley announced,
The Western Maryland long has
maintained an observatory on Mount
Quirauk. Right OF way for telephone
line has been obtained from property
owners by the Public Improvement
Association Of Pen-Mar. Property
owners will furnish the poles and the
forestry services will put them in
place.
A portion Of the observatory will be
inelosed in glass and Waterman will
be maintained during the fire season.
the expense being borne jointly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
rwo Badly Hurt il coIIl.IOn.

Annapolis.-A man and boy were
hurt and three others narrowly
escaped serious and, perhaps, fatal In
juries when a new automobile belong
ing to Charles N. Brookes, of Annap-
oils, one of the Democratic candidates
for Sheriff Of Anne Arundel county,
on the Camp Parole section Of the
State road, was in collision with a
big truck of the Charles A. Howard
Company. The touring car was over
turned and practically demolished.
The injured are: Charles N. Brookes,
Jr.. IL years old. son of the owner of
the car, severely cut over the fore
head: taken to the Emergency Hos.
pltal. Eugene Herbers, q, painter
and decorator. employed by Brookes,
badly bruised about the back and 9th
er parts of the body.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Rockville. Following his exonera-
ton by jury Of inquest here, Joseph
D. Stang, of the vicinity Of Choppers.
this county. who on Thursday shot
and killed John A. and Eugene Pier
son, aged rs and %. respectively. sons
Of Alfred Pierson, well-known
PoolesYille district farmer, was re-
leased from jail. where he had been
detained since the tragedy. His son,
Joseph Stang. who had also been in
jail since the shooting. was also re-
leased. Although the verdict of the
jury does not preclude action by the
Grand Jury, It is understood that no
further steps will be taken against
either father or son. as the county au.
thorities are understood to thoroughly
agree with the opinion of the jury
that the killing was justiAable.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

They were in the midst of the
most thrilling part of 1.-THE Treasure of
Mystery Island"
"Say what you will. there is one
thing about the silent drama that is
particularly fine,n said the old man, a
lover of the picturesque plays.
"And that is-?'
''The hero can't make the villain
eat his words. Cartoons Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
MINISTER DISCUSSES
HIS WIFE'S TROUBLES

Rev. A. Il. Sykes, former pastor Of
the Watkins Park Presbyterian church,
Nashville, Tenn, says:
after seeing what Tanlac has ac-
complished In my wife's case, l am
convinced that 1t is a medicine of
great power and extraordinary merit
1 do not think l have ever seen any
thing give such prompt results. Mrs.
Sykes had been in delicate health for
ten months, suffering from stomach
trouble and nervous breakdown.
Il frequently sought medical adj
vice but Tanlac is the only thing that
gave her any relief. After taking the
medicine only a short time, she was
able to sit up and help with the house
hold duties. think II only short
time until her health will be fully re-
stored"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
Observation-Disclosures.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Hsgerstown,-A "black-hand-
ers," demanding $1,000 and threaten
ing assassination If the money was
not delivered or II she communicated
with the authorities, sent a letter to
Miss Nancy Maddox. who resides. with
her sister, on farm at Breathedsville.
Miss Maddox turned the letter over to
Sheriff Richard Duffey, who is con
Quoting an investigation. The letter,
written in illiterate fashion. stated
that the gang was composed of 10 and
contained threats that If $1,000 was
not deposited on the farm at a stated
time the farm buildings would be de-
stroyed "and maybe your life" The
letter advised Miss Maddox and her
relatives TO keep their mouths shut.
Threats also were made that II the
two 'black-handers." who were desig-
mated to get the money where 1t was
to be deposited were arrested the 9TH
err eight members of the gang would
seek revenge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect il.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy con
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
Won may suffer pain in the back, head.
ache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous. irrita.
bic and may be respondent; it makes any
one so.
But hundreds Of women claim that DR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be Just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send for sample bottle to see what
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder medicine, will do for them. By
enclosing ten cents to DR.. Kilmer L Co.
Binghamton, N Y, you may receive sam
pie size bottle by Parcel Post. You can
purchase medium and large size bottles a.
S-ais ssss9sseesal advertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Bobbie had been pouring seorn on
girls and their ways TIL his little sis
ter was ready to cry.
"Ugh'' said Bobbie. You've no
pluck You daren't go into that dark
room by yourself"
II darel" said the little girl angrily.
Il darel You just come with me and
see me do itl''-London Weekly Tele-
graph.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
cool FELLOW.

She had looked at the clock several
times, and he observed her giancess
You were looking at the ciockT' he
said.
Yes" she answered with a faint
smile. Then he got up and went over
to the mantelpiece and looked at the
clock for fully half a minute.
81 don't see anything the matter with
IT," he said, as he returned to bis
seat.
And he stayed an hour longeri
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
Making History.

INFANT MORTALITY past ages has been something gh something
almost beyond belief and today occupies the time and the mind Of
leading physicians in all The death among infants being grad
ualy reduced through methods hygiene personalities and
dies for infants This reduction the death rate has NOT been accomplished by
adapting the precautions taken and remedies used by adults Rather has been
keep clear Of the old methods and choose after long research the precautions
and remedies specifically applicable to infants.
This being necessary for us to caution mothers against trying to
give her baby relief with remedy that she would for heef2 Will she
remember that Fecher Casa strictly remedy for infants and chdn9
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Bsltimore.-An active part in the
production of theatricals will be taken
by Rev. William A. Storck, S, j..
formerly of the faculty of ST. Joseph's
College, when he assumes his duties
as headmaster at Georgetown Uniyers-
fly Preparatory School at Garrett
Park. Md, in the fall Father Storck
was the producer of the Passion Play
at the Philadelphia Metropolitan op-
era House, the largest production of
its kind ever staged in the United
States. and gained national reputa-
ton through mis- work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Baltimore.-The Baltimore Associa-
ton OF Credit Men will celebrate its
twenty-hfth anniversary with ban
auet the night OF Thursday, October
II, At one OF the city iarge noteis.
Preliminary plans for the celebration
we're decided upon at meeting of the
associations directors at 100 Hopkins
Place, Henry f. Treide. president,
presiding. One OF the biggest meH
in the present Government administrs-
ton at Washington will be one of our
speakers" Mr.. Treide said. I'VE also
will have present as guests officers Of
the National Association OF Credit
Men and some OF the national direct
ors" Martin ]. Kohn is chairman Of
the associations anniversary commit
tee
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Annapolis.-Henry A. Brown. col
ored, convicted OF the murder of Miss
Harriet NJ Kayanaugh, a nurse, on the
grounds of the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis, will hang on
August 81 President Harding denied
the petition for clemency presented in
Browns case, following the recommen-
dalton of Acknowledgement Daugherty.
The record in the case was taken by
the President to his study, and was
carefully examined by him before his
decision was reached.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
County May Escape Primary Contests.

1t may not be necessary to hold
primary election in Baltimore county,
efforts being made by leaders OF both
parties to induce opposing candidates
for several of the offices TO withdraw
E. Clinton Tracy, who filed as a can
didste for Clerk OF the Court on the
Democratic ticket. withdrew. leaving
William P. Cole, the incumbent unop.
posed.
Caleb S. Burton, Of the Eleventh
district, also got out of the race fol
Sheriff and ]. Carroll Ensor will
have a walxover. If George W. Kun
KEEL candidate for the House nomi
nation, withdraws. and it is thought
he will, the Democrats need have nc
primary
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Baltimore.-A final drive TO elm
mate temporary employees from the
city payrolls was launched by the City
Service Commission Notice was
served on six departments, designated
as particularly at fault, that the COM
mission will demand strict observance
OF its rule that appointments must be
made from eligible lists within 10 days
OF certifcation of the lists. One de-
partment, said to be especially delin-
quent, was served with sharp notice.
It was understood. Details were not
made public. Chairman Edwin @.
Baeuer and Commissioner Harry &.
Jones concurred in the stand
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLO
The Latest GleanIngs From All
Over the State
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD

HagerstC Sn.-Nevin Reeder. son Of
Harry Reeder. Locust Grove, was
struck BY an automobile driven by
Charles Gross near Rohrersville, at
Mount Moriah Sunday School picnic
and probably fatally injured, sustain
ing conclusion Of the brain.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

u W. - NAAA WIN
irregular periods.
Every month my
back would ache and
| always had q cold
and felt drowsy and
sleepy. l work in q
millinery shop and l
went TO work every
day, but felt stupid
and would have such
cramps. ! had seen
Lydia E. Pinkham's
VeOatahie Cam
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Representatives of the Federal
Board of Vocational Education estab
lished headquarters in Towson for the
drive in which the Government seeks
to adjust all claims of war veterans
for training, treatment or compensa
ton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

pound advertised and had heard several
women talk of it, so mother got me
some. This Vegetable Compound is
wonderful and it helped me very much,
so that during my periods am not now
sick or drowsy. have told many girls
about your medicine and would be glad
to help anyone who is troubled with
similar ailments. You may use my tes-
timonial as YOU like. "-STELLA LINK
wuER. 6 Second st. Evansville, Indiana.
Some girls lead lives Of luxury. while
others toll for their livelihood, but all
are subject to the same physical laws
and suffer in proportion to their viola
tlon. When such symptoms develop as
irregularities, headaches, backaches,
bearing-down sensations and "ths
blues, /" girls should profit BY Miss Linz
wiler's experience and give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

"Your audience applauded your
speech to the echo"
yes" replied Senator Sorghum; ut
made me little nervous to hear 'em
attach so much importance to some Of
may offhand remarks. l was afraid |
was saying something might have to
take back next day"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Baltimore.-sixteen Marylanders, in
GLIDING seven Baltimoreans. are among
the as civilians OF the Third ARM
Corps area who have applied for ex-
animation for commissions as first
and second lieutenants in the regular
army The examinations began Mon
day at Camp Meade and will continue
untll Saturday. Major Frederick c.
Miller. head of the examining board,
said that SO far only 20 Of the apph-
cants have reported.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Hagerstovn-John e. Gehr. 81,
respondent and in III health com.
mitted suicide at his home at Indian
Springs by shooting a load from a
shotgun through his heart, His wife,
hearing the report Of the gun down
stairs, leaped out of bed and hurrying
below found her husband dying. -Four
children survive
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Hancock.-The Rev Charles Beard
the Blacksmith evangelist" former
member of the West Virginia Legisla
ture. has just closed tent revival al
Great Cacapon. with 81 conversions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
TWO HURT BY BOMB.
Half Block OF Business Houses lr
Havana Damaged.

Havana, Cuba.-Two persons were
slightly injured and business housei
within a radius Of half a block were
damaged when a bomb. hidden IN Q
garbage can. exploded near the door,
way of branch of the Banco Espa-
mol, on Galiano street. The police have
made no arrests and are unable to as.
sign a motive.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Icing not needed for immediate use
can be kept in good condition If put
into small bowl standing in a pan
Of water and kept wei covered with
a cloth, the corners of which dip into
the water.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

"Do the boys in Crimson Gulch shoe,
on sight the way they used tor
mo" replied Cactus Joe us des.
peradoes are all tanned down. We're
afraid TO gel out IN the street and act
reckless for fear Wen be mistook for
movie actors"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Physician--rm sorry, sir. but we
can't quite be sure as to what is wrong
with your arterial system unless we
put you under the X-ray.
Publisher-That's all right. I never
made any secret of my circulation
Science and Invention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

at was Shakespeare, wasn't 1t, who
said Sweet are the uses of adver
sity'?"
Shakespeare may have said 1t
originally, but heard 1t from law
yer who had pocketed IS per cent of
an estate"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

ANY special way you want your hair
trimmedT' asked the barber.
"Yes, with the scissors" replied the
crusty patron. IF | wanted 1t trimmed
with passementerie and a birds wing
I'd have gone. to a miIliner."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Husband-If | should die, would
you marry again2
Wife, don't know whether could
or not. How much money do you ex.
nect to leave me7
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Curtains, lace, vol, serim. etc.
should be soaked several hours in cold
water to which a small quantity Of
ammonia has been added. Wiring care
fully and finish washing in warm suds.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

"Now you all understand" said the
teacher, that the trunk is the middle
of the body, don't you2"
"'Tain't in an elephant" spoke up
one youngster.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Bewarei Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache. Neural.
gIa, Rheumatism. Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago, and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets of AS
pirln cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
Monoaceticacidester of Salieylicacid.
Advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
Versatile.


Woman Is versatile, by heck"
Elbow. nowT"
ruins one mans life by not mar
lying him and another's by marrying
him. by heck"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

II like a man who speaks out in
meeting"
$50 do l." said Senator Sorghum
provided he Is smart enough to do
so without breaking up the meeting"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
Silence can speak for itself.


cutleura soothes Baby Rashes
That itch and burn with hot baths
Of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter. espe-
cially If little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
lsh. CSC each everywhere.-Adver-
tIsement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

yes, l boarded with that farmer all
last summer"
Seems a quaint character. l sup
pose he has bought a gold brlck7"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
HE'S LUCKY


It showed several weeks.
On the lip with great persistence.
Comes to him the thought-"My life Is
Just a hand TO mouth existence"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

It's mean man who will rejoice at
finding button off his coat when his
wife hasn't time to sew it on.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26
YOUNG GIRL
FINDS RELIEF
Wants to Tell Other Girls
All About II

Evansville, Ind.-"I am eighteen
years old and have been bothered for
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

A Kentucky woman swallowed Eve
teaspoons. That woman would put
the average summer cottage complete
" out of business.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

A dust Of powdered starch In the
sock is a sure preventive of sore feet
Add a teaspoonful of corn starch to
your meringue and 1t Will not fall
so easily.
Old cotton blouses will make useful
camisoles with the help Of little
lace or embroidery.
The ideal kitchen should lie sound
in arrangement, slightly in appear
anee and smooth in operation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Sometimes the hardest things to bear
are what the nelghbors say.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Just So.
''The girls seem giddy."
"These dances would make anybody
giddy."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Hens are exclusive. They like to
stick to their own sets.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-26

Il want some desk stockings"
Desk stocklngs?"
Roll tops"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-19

RNding the stronghold OF
band Of old time Tennessee
moonshiners In the Bald Hills,
In the foothills Of Mt. Rainier.
federal prohibition agents have
arrested six men and have
broken up n liquor industry
said 10 have fourished since
the advent Of national prohibi-
tlon. II was announced Friday.
They wound up their activities
by nrrentlng the proprietress Of the
Log Cabin inn. between Olympia
and Tacoma, after che had sold
them drinks.
The Eix men arr Capt Long.
mirc. William schincha. Charles
Rice. George Stead. Raymond
Adams and J. ID. Anderson.
All are held In tho county jail
az Olympia. while charges have been
filed against them before the United
States commissioner IN Tacoma.
This II the flint time we have
gone after these men," said Gordon
~. O'Hara- federal prohibition
agent who headed the raid. They
are typical Southern moonshiners.
and make the finest quality Of corn
whisky ] ever tasted
PIPE LINES TAPPED
FOR DEW" WATER
They take great pride IN trselr
product. The fine cold. clear
npring water they use is said 10
be responsible In part for the ex.
cellent results obtained. They not
only use springs. but tap the pipe
lines that arc used 10 carry water
for irrigation projects in the region.
''ostensibly these men are small
farmers. They are located on little
ranches In the Businesses Of the
hills. II man was not at home
when we asked for him he was
always out after the cows we
we're told That meant out tending
10 his still
Tho price Of moonshine Of the
first quality WINS uniformly $40 a
gallon said O'Harra. 'Thcy sch
only In one gallon lots. ms q rule.
tho wc did manage 70 buy half
a gallon each from two men The
prizes In fixed and all deals are
arranged by an agent. who> repre-.
scnts all the moonshiners. We
failed to learn tho identity OF this
man"
BETH lie ROY. 1xsfTy
WOMAN TRAPPED
OHarra says that Olympia and
Tacoma are the markets for pnc-
ticaily all the mountain dew out.
put Of the Bald Hills.
While O'Harra directed thu raids.
he was accompanied by . special
deputy sheriff Of Thurston county,
and two scouts. who led the way
thru the tortuous mountain trails.
The entire party dressed ~ noun
taincer. In old clothes. and with
several days growshN Of beard.
Arcr the six men had bern
lodged in JAN. the party '-mads
buy AZ the LoE Cabin Inn and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-19
President of Bank
Talks to Artists

Raymond X. Frazier. president or
tho Washington Mutual Savings
bank. was the principal speaker az
the weekly luncheon OF the newly or
ennized Seattle Art club, In the Bon
Marche tea room Thursday. lie con.
graduated the club on It's showing
and on It's plans for an art school 70
be opened September ~. Art II al
ways the last thing that IL rcmcm-
borod OF cities" he said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-19

The order Festraining Chief Of Pc
lice Soaring from putting into effect
the ordinance which declares II lilo
gal for cabaret entertainers TO eat.
drink or mingle with patrons or
friends during employment hours.
was continued indefinitely in Judge
Mitchell Cilliam's court Friday.
The opposition 10 the ordinance
was made Saturday b. J. H. Wood
and Joe Marselle, both cabaret own
crs. who also oppose the ruling that
cabaret entertainers must be ~
years or over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-08-19
Chinese Christian
to Speak Saturday

Jacob Leo. Chinese Christian. will
speak at the Salvation Army temple.
ifi4 Sixth ave-. at y. m. Saturday.
His wife, who was missionary 10
China from Sweden. and their two
children. dressed In native attire. Will
be present.
Tuesday evening children who do
not attend Sunday school are 20 be
treated 10 an Ice cream and cake fes-
tival and invited TO the salvation
Army's school, which opens August
rs,