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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

Death Of Judge Robert Ford.-Judgc
Robert Ford who has been suffering for some
time from chronic affection Of the liver, died
at Fenwick's Hotel, in Leonardtown. at . ~
0 clock Sunday morning. Judge Ford was
born in St. MAry's county in 1920, and wa.
educated at Georgetown College, where he
graduated in 1888 He studied law under
The direction Of the late Edward Lynch Of
Frederick city, and was married in 1874 to
Miss Ellen Baltzell, Of that city. Before the
war he was frequently called upon to act rs
special Judge in cases where Judges we're not
qualified to sit In 1862 he was a candidate
for iudgeship of the Cont Of Appe,ls AMI
would have been elected out for the Interior
ence of federal authorities at the polls. He
was elected as wing 10 tine State Legislature
of 1874, and after the bre TX down of that par
u in 1856 voted the democratic ticket r.
WAS Il member Of the constitutional conven.
ton Of s67, and vas elected one Of the issl
ciatc Judges OF the district IN l s63, an ! served
his term of fifteen years, m ,inilinne high
character throughout. lie was put forth by
the democratic party as u cAndil tie vr re
election two years ago, but il majorit' Of the
district being repun'ican he was defeated by
Col. Parr4n Crane, TIC npm,nse of that party
who now fills the position. Mrs. Ford died
in 1858, leaving one son, Mr. Frank Fo'd
who is now clerk Of the court in 1T. ~
ats==5' uaught>re, the oldest of VII ~
wife of Senator R,hett GOonl md the
other is unmarried His son an dnghlers
were at hi, bedside when the julie did and
he received the mins'rations OF Rev &. X.
Jenkins ). j. Judge F,rd's father John
Ford, Of st. Marys county, ws son of
Captain Joseph Ford, g soldier of reyoiu-
ton, His mother was Priscilla Medley. v hose
family, as we'll AS the Ford's date, ba, 10
Tie erly times Of the colony. when extensive
land grants we're pttrntri to them by the
lord proprietary, portion If them remaining
ia the p1sscssi N Of some of their descendants
to the present day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

At HeIIburn's Old stand. 4Oa. 9TH
ST, washington, ID. G.. Look for;
The Old Woman In window. -Uents
fine calf boots, 81 81 to 81 90. Fair stitched
gsiters. warranted. 80 So Solid lace and
Congress CATERS 81 50. First class Drognns
aud pillow shoes, 81 rs Ladies kid aud
fDxed button, 81 80. Lasting Lace aud CUu-
k-ess CATERS, IS cents. Slippers, busklns
and ties, 40 cents and up Chld-cn and in
FAINT shoes, IS cents aud up. Entire new
stock. Best attention.
l.. nElLBURN,
july Aim Manager.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

! >x M5usay confidently to tue weak, the ner.
gous and dehlitated, II you would have
strength, vigor aud cheertulness, use j NJ.
Laruques anti-bilious btters; it has given
new lite 10 hundreds aud there is no reason
why it SHOULD not cure YOU. The price is
low, 25 cents per package or 81 bottle. All
dru. gists sell H. W. + Thornton, proprie-
Tor. BAIIimore Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

I,S,cent Assault colored man
inS'V - w,r6ek was lodged in Jail
, I., night charged With an Indecent as
'' -, some ladies at Chapel Point On
n1 ,-t5,, Justice smoot heard the case,
"a ,ouvictsd bin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

Fun NJ Chapel Point Wednesday eve
ming this now populrr summer resort vas
again awake with pleasure and amusement
The return Of the fayori,es drew to,e,hsr
another large audience to witness tbei. nor.
tormance. The main dancing hall jn.sb;ch
the new and attractive feature Of am,s.m.,,
to country folks was held, was Asth s,tsd
up and lighted which gave to the nj 400 the
appearance OF au improvsed theatre Atb.,e.
plst eight the performance opened with bu.
mcrous sketch in imitation of the Dnao nv
Mr.. John A Benedick, winch was wan -
ce'vei and called forth raptuous anplsnse
from the audience Miss Annie LOWE eo,
lowed with select recital in which 81.
h'o''ed with marked force all the powers Of
an elocutionists and declaimer Mr. V rom,
ley, the Eccentric Ethiopian Comedian, n 9TH.
er words what we would call here 49,,
neg o, was exceedingly amusing and 49,.
estlng in his darkey dialect and comic .o,;.a
/ ne most popular figure Of the whole prom
was Mr. James F Joyce in his "Fuu n car.
many Mr.. Joyce seemed perfectly b.nnr
and h's witty songs brought down the hon.o
with repeated rounds of rapturous apOl,n.a
Mr.. Joyce is great fsvorite as an scto, "a
the proprietors were fortunate in secp,i,, :. !.
services Of such an artist. III. -.
A'rical part Of the programme closed at ten
O'Clock with grand bop, in which 49,
"umoer Of the young folks participated IN :
late hour. Music was rendered by Professor
band. Ia this, as in previon. =,
tertAinments, the Nessrs. Howard, n,.,
adopts, and successful to the g,st.
idcadon Of all. gay
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15
The HARVEST


For clothing BUYERS has arrived, and no one
should fail to grasp the opportunity to buy
good, reliable Mems, BOYS and Children 8
Clothing for mere song. We have done Il
good season Of successful business. aud ARE
nc~ determined to efFer the balance Of our
stylish, nobby aud well made garments at
Rock Bottom FriceS.
We only ask you to note our figures, examine
our goods and compare them with the many
trashy offerings made by other slUthinx houses
Our 81 Sailor Suits for Rnss from to 10
years; sold cveryw here for So
Our line Of So IS Boys Long Pants Suits
usually sold at So.
Our indigo-Blue Mems Suits, 81 5O--a ire.
mendous bargain.
Our Fat mems Suits at $40; reduced from
Sl6, Sl5 and SIS So
Mems CHs. Coats, 81. 81 So SO So many Of
them fully worth from 81 50 to u. An
enormous line Of thin Coats, suits aud
Busters At extraordinary low figures.
Come early and get the pick ~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15
Y'ptaI ma Qrrsonal.

--~ -. an, ofhs lsuEPEsDESr hd' been
pr n, 4, os nd eoor O., 4, Nisonis nag,
,t~s,.s , + a. .gp y" d, Epi'esgat Church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15


In prices and GUILTY..
II is to vour advantage
to come and examine
nv good and get prices
hSfore going elsev here.
tie no trouble to show
my goods, and convince
you al the same time Of
their quality and prices.
Come one and all, and
give me call and get
Your Summer G DDS
cheaper than e scwherc.
For you all like to get
your monev's worth,
and here Is the place to
geti'. Soliciting orders
from all that read tie
lSnRFE SpENT.
am yours, &c,
GEORGE A. TAYLOR,
A. ropes Creek, Charles County, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-15

TIE Philadelphia Weekly Pr IS will he
~nt by mail till after the November election
for IS cents. The d Nv Pres, for so cents
per month. AS a campaign paper It cannot
be urpAssed All should subscribe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
HEALTH HINTS.

Never snOre.
Never begin dinner with pie.
Never sleep III your overshoes.
Never sleep on the floor in winter.
Never ride thin horse bareback.
Never walk fifteen miles before
breakfast.
Never carry barrel Of potatoes on
your head.
Never put your feet in the fire to
warm them.
Never swallow your food before
you chew it.
Never jump out of the window fol
a shortcut.
Never sleep with your feet higher
than your head.
Never drink more than you car
carry comfortably.
Never give tramp your summer
clothing in the winter.
Never Jump more than ten feet tc
catch a ferry-boat.
Never go to sleep at night with al
the windows open.
Never leave the gas turned on wher
you retire at night.
Never strain your eyes looking fol
faults in your neighbor.
Never sit by red-hot stove with {
seal-skin cap and ulster on.
Never thrust your knife more thar
halfway down your throat.
Never wear eyeglasses to improy,
your personal appearance.
Never break the ice to take batl
during the winter months.
Never kick an infuriated bull-dos
when you have slippers on.
Never jump out of bed in the morn
ing before you hear the first bell.
Never let your clothes dry on yol
when you are caught in the rain.
Never put your head under tn,
| CRATE when you want to blow the fire
! Never leave the kerosene-can wher
the cook may have free access to it.
| Never test the edge of your razo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
INTRODUCED BY A HORSE.

In colonial times before the estab-
llshment of stage coaches, travellers
between Boston and Philadelphia usu-
ally performed the journey on horse
back. Benjamin Franklin was fond
of this mode of conveyance, and while
on his way to visit his native city,
bought fine black horse, which had
once belonged to Connecticut min
lister.
He happened on his journey to pass
near the house of another clergyman,
an intimate friend of the former
owner. The house stood at the end of
a long lane. As the horse came to the
lane he instantly wheeled into it.
Franklin sought in vain to turn him
back into the main road.
He then loosed the rein, and the
horse swiftly galloped to the house.
The family came out the clergyman
leading and bowling courteously.
Franklin raised his hat and said:
II am Benjamin Franklin, of Phila-
delphia, | am travelling to Boston,
and MY horse seems to have some
business with you, as he insisted on
oon,ipr 70 Vot,r houco
"Oh,' replied the clergyman, smil-
ing. 'sthat horse has often been here
before. Pray alight. and come in and
lodge with us tonight
The, invitation was frankly accept
ed, and delightful evening followed.
A friendship was formed for life and
Franklin never passed that way with
out a cordial welcome. He often said
he was the only man who was intro
duced by his horse.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
CREEPING UP THE STAIRS.
In the softly fading twilight

In the softly fading twilight
Ola weary, weary, day,
With a quiet step L entered
Where the children were at play;
/ was brooding DER some trouble
Which had met me unawares,
When a little voice came ringing,
''Me is creeping up the stairs"
All, it touched the tenderest heart strings
With a breath and force divine,
And such melodies awakened,ss
As no wording can define,
And turned to see our darling,
All torgetful of my cares,
When l saw the little creature
Slowly creeping up the stairs.
Step by step she bravely clambered
On her little hands and knees,
Keeping up a constant chattering,
Like magple in the trees,
Till at last she reached the topmost.
When DER all her worlds affairs,
She delighted stood a victor
After creeping up the stairs.
Painting heart, behold an image
Ofman's brief and struggling life,
Whose best prizes must be captured
With noble, earnest strife;
Onward, upward reaching ever
Bending to the weight of cares,
Hoping, fearing, still expecting,
We go creeping up the stairs.
On their steps may be no carpet,
By their side may be no rail;
Hands and knees may often pain us,
And the heart may almost fail,
Still above there is the glory,
Which no sinfulness impairs,
With it joy and rest forever,
After creeping up the stairs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
ALWAYS NIPPING.

A judicious wife is always nipping
off from her husbands moral nature
little twigs that ale growing in wrong
directions. She keeps him in shape
by continual pruning. If you say any
thing silly, she will affectionstely tell
you so. If you declare you will do
some absurd thing, she finds some
means of preventing you from dong
it. And by far the chief part of the
common sense there is in the world
belongs unquestionably to women.
The wisest things man commonly
does are those things which his wife
counsels him to do. A wife is grand
wielder of the moral pruning-knlfe.
If Johnson's wife had lived there
would have been no boarding up of
orangepeel, no touching all the posts
in walking alcng the streets, no eat
ing and drinking with disgusting vo-
racity. If Oliver Goldsmith had been
married, he would never have worn
that memorable and ridiculous coat.
Whenever you find man whom you
know little about oddly dressed, or
talking absurdly, or exhibiting eceen-
tricities of manner, yor may be sure
that he is not q married man, for the
corners are rounded off-the little
Wives have generally more sense than
their husbands, even though they may
be clever men. The wife's advice is
like the ballast that keeps the ship
steady.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

Knee plus ultra-the ballet girls skirt.
The Vassar girls favorite Roman hero
-Marius.
Some men are so lacking in hospitality
that they will not even entertain an idea.
Circus managers send out paste bri-
gade so that people will be stuck on the
show.
White elephants have dropped in price
from $500, 900 to $175,0OO. Now is the
time to lay in your summer supply.
An actress may remain sixteen years
| old for good while, but when her chill
| dren begin to get married she has to own
up to twenty nine.
A lawyer, too proud to allow hi S
| friends to suppose that he practices in
divorce courts, advertises s'Misft mar
riages a speciality"
health writer says: ''Sleepless peo-
| pie should court the sum- Those who
don't care much about sleep generally
court the daughter.
''What will stick to man closer than 6
good and true wife?' asked correspon
dent. porus plaster will crowd for the
honors, young man.
"Men may dig fur months an fine dat
de gof aim dar," says Opie Read, '.bu
when de woodpecker digs hole in dt
tree, he allus takes out a worm"
The human is supposed to be far NOR,
intelligent than the brute creation, ant
yet ordinarily the street-car horse an
swers the bell much quicker than the ser
want girl will.
A near-sighted man in a street-car, see
ing woman holding pug-dog on he
lap, asked her if she had left her othe
children at home. And she got mad ant
called him brute.
''Boys, can you tell me anything re
Sabbath-school teacher. eyes sir,
shouted one of the boys, che broke all tn
commandments at once
A young woman who has been to th
ssoperaw," and was putting on airs abou
it, mentioned the upper registrar" an
her fellow said he would go up stairs an
shut it if she wanted him to-
We suggest that some competent de
batting society tackle The question: IRE
solved, that an errand boy is no slowe
than the rise in ones favorite speculativ
stock on the present market"
Deleyan, Wis, Sept. "a, 1s58.-Gents-I hay
taken not quite one bottle of the Hop Bitters.
was a feeble old man of rs when got it. To-day
am as active and feel as well as / did at go I see
reat many that need your medicine. D. Boyce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

on your thumb-nail or strop it on the
palm of your hand.
Never walk into a parlor at a re-
ception and put your feet on the man.
tel-piece. It will cause the blood to
run to your head.
These hints will be found thorough
ly trustworthy and reliable. Therefore
the invalid would do well to cut them
out and paste them on the inside of
his or her Uranium.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
Orleans County Monitpr,
PUBLIsHEDwEEKLYBY
GEO. H. BL AXE.
BARTON VT.

TER1IS.-TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR
Strictly ddvance SI.J0. Subscribers living out
side of Orleans County must remit 10 cents extra for
postage. For convenience in remitting, we will
give credit for one year and four months for $780, to
subscribers in the county, and one year and three
for $500 to subscribers without the county, when
ent strictly in Advance
Rates of Advertising made known on apphca-
ton. Ali cuts must have metal body.
Remit by r. o. Money Order Registered Letter, or
DrGft. Watch the label yOur PGrer and notice
ighe your subscription eariTeS cad sac ho 3tuT fGy
nlents are kept in Advance. When money is sent as
zoe shah 0ire you the credit the label at once If the
label is not ddr anced loiin tiCo aceeks notify as b
postal card.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

The publisher of the Beaver Falls, Pa. Courier,
Mr. John T. Porter, some time ago contracted a Sc
we're cold. He says 81 tried half dozen remedies
Intellectually and upon recommendation of physi-
clan gave DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup fair, square
trial. 1t relieved me Immediately and cured my
cold and catarrh entirely. 1t is remedy that
should be used in every household"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
BEATING A CONDUCTOR.

A passenger going west from De-
troit by rail the other day had a pass
to Chicago. When the conductor
took it up he asked several questions
to satisfy himself that the pass had
not been transferred, and the holder
of the pasteboard didn't take it as
| good natured as some men would.
He didn't have much to say, but he
was determined on revenge. As soon
as the conductor left the car, the man
changed seats, removed his linen
| duster, took off his hat, and looked
like a different person altogether.
| After the train left the next station,
the conductor came along with an
eye for new passengers, and present
/ ly reached out for the holder of the
pass.
II haven't got any ticket" was the
surly reply.
''Then you must pay your fare. .
II won't do it p
ssSee here" said the conductor, as
he began to wake up, "you must
either pay your fare or produce a
ticket. If not I'll drop you on the
road p
''Drop and be hangedr p
The train was not stopped, but af
ter run of ten minutes it reached a
station, and arrangements were made
for bouncing the man. When all
was complete he showed his pass.
"Why didn't you tell me you had
a pass?'' roared the conductor.
''Why didn't you ask me?'' shout
ed the traveller.
"Well, 1 don't like such fooling."
''Nor /, either"
The train went on and the man put
on his duster, traded hats with pas
senger, and again looked like some
one else. He changed his seat to the
front end of the car, and was SEEM
ingly sound asleep when the conduct
or again had occasion to pass through.
He took two fares and then held out
his hand to the traveller. There was
no response. He shook the sleeper
gently, but the latter slept on. Then
he shook him good and stout and
callen Ticket in his ear.
"How dare you shake me around
in this manner p shouted the man
as he awoke and stood up.
"Ticket, please
"But | don't please How dare you
come to me every time the train leaves
1 stationT'
The conductor looked down the
aisle, thought he saw the man with
the pass in his old seat, and said to
the other:
sfCome sir, don't bother me. ]
want your ticket -
"You can't have it -
"Then I'll put you off p
He reached for the bell rope, but
seeing a general grin all around the
car he stopped and looked more close
ly at the man, and recognized him
as the one with the pass. He went
out without word, and when be re-
turned, half an hour later, he expect
ed another trap. He looked care
fully over the car, and was going
slowly along in search of new faces,
when man with his coat off, and
under the influence of liquor, called
out:
"Shay, captain, hain't got any
ticket p
"Ah! you can't beat me again
knew you as soon as [ entered the
CARP chuckled the official, and he
walked on with a broad grin on his
face.
1t was not until he saw the shirt
sleeved man get off at the next sta
ton that he knew he lad been mis-
taken again, and had let him trave
for nothing, while the man with tn,
pass was in the smoking car.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

The Georgia papers claim that not
an editor OF printer of that state is
in a lunatic asylum. It is an infer
nal disgrace, too.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
Drew, WheeIock & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

No. I68 Broddacay, corner Of LoaceU St. !,
Laurence, Mass.
Receivers of Butter. Cheese Eggs. Beans Potatoes
Hay etc Our facilities for the disposal Of Country
Prodece unsurpassed. Our motto will be in all
cases to make prompt returns.
As to financial standing we refer you to the
following well known gentlemen: I. W. Drew, Esq
Barton. VT. Fl K. Dewey, Esq, cashier Barton Ma
tional Bank Barton, VT; Fl Jaquith. Esq cashier
Pacific National Bank. Lawrence, Mass; Nj. Burnham
Esq, Woburn Center Mas
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10
A WAR STORY.

Colonel Owen, of a Philadelphia
regiment, was anxious to show off
command before the division COM
mander. He had endeavored in every
way to perfect his men in guard duty.
He had drilled them on guard mount
ing in challenging and receiving the
"Grand Rounds" He thought he
had got them perfected in this part
of their military duty and felt very
proud of his achievement, till he was
informed one day that his men were
all the time making mistakes in the
countersign. So he drilled them in
that, giving out all conceivable
words, easy and difficult ones as ex-
amples. He lectured his lieutenant
colonel to be watchful and to severe
ly punish every dereliction of duty in
this regard. On this occasion the
word Cayenne was given out as
the division countersign. The lieu
tenant colonel, very careful officer,
said TO the officer of the day of the
regiment:
s'Just think of Cayenne pepper
and you can easily get the men to
remember the countersign. Now.
mind We, the Colonel and the Gen
eral are gong the rounds with me to-
night, and if yez make a mistake yell
catch it,
The division commander, General
Charles p. Stone, came and Owen
sailed out with him quite proud te
show him his finely in tructed regi-
ment. Everything went on well un-
til they reached one of the posts ano
were challenged in broad brogue
"Who goes therew
ssGrand Rounds
ssHalt, Grand Rounds dismount
Sergeant, advance and give the
countersign."
The officer of the day heard, to bis
dismay, the sergeant told that the
countersign, Cayenne, was wrong
When the sergeant reported the lieu
tenant colonel dismounted and il
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

Let Us Tell You.-Let us tell you that person
who is bilious or constipated is not well person,
and further, that nearly every one is subject to
these Irregularities Let tell you also that Bur-
dock Blood Bitters are one of the finest diuretics
and apperients ever yet devised.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-03-10

Ten hours is considered full
days work, and yet some young men
act as if girl could be courted six
teen hours without being tired.