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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
Communicated.

Communicated
NJ, E1itcr.-Some two or three weeks ago
we read in the Times Mr.. Millar's very lengthy
defence of himself. We have not had the
time to notice it particularly until now, and
with your permission we do not propose to let
tho ;llnstrious w. H. H. Millar, who claims
10 be following in the footsteps of Henry Clay
and Daniel Webster, sink into utter and eter-
nal oblivion or obscurity just yet; but rather,
ve shall try to keep his name and fame before
tho Public in order that the world may yet
,ecocn;ze this modern Webster and learn to
Tolue and appreciate his virtues and his
greatness. We shall use no bombast, and be
A, brief as possible, and shall try to use the
English language.
IfNr Mllar, ia his long article Of defence,
stated one single justifable reason for his de-
uapd upon the Republicans of Charles county
fl, s;v hundred dollars, other than that ne
had beeu rendered that amount by the Demo-
Gratis of the county if he would render vacant
in other words sell out to them the posiuoh
tn which he had been elected by the Repuoh-
can voters of the county, then, | must s'-
knowledge that am fool outright ne &C
know,sdged that he had been approached
and that he had been offered six hundred dol
ar, - resign. A clear case Of attempted ori-
be,v couId it be anything else? Who VIII
say wbo can say that when this fact was
msaa known. and similar amount demand
ed &c and paid, in whole or in part oy tne
ReDnblican party, that there was not SAFE
a 5oma 6ae sale; not of principles however
There we agree with Nj. Millarr for the very
fac, :. stated BY Mlllar himself shows 'na'
Their. vas no principle to sci! Or barter away
in he ca.e) but of the "trust' to which ne
had bosn elected; sale of himself a sale Oh
hi. rbsr,v as a just and impartial oinier'
binding himself to vote for certain persons n
resn.ot;vs of capacity or fitness guided Oy
tba $3.50. IF others outside the commission
er, a.. sbackeled and manacled by SIX
bu,s.as 49, dollars, which he was not legally en-
titled %, sale to individuals SAFE to the
Republican party. If the crime OF De'AH'p
was Greater, God hs,g him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
Look Out for Them. =

Look Out for Them.-A new connter-
felt Treasuary $40 note has made its appear
acc. 1t is of the 1915 series and bears the
signature of Games Glll6lan, Treasurer. -
There are no Treasury notes Of the year 1875
series bearing the signature Of James Gillflan,
and this IS one way the spurious note can be
detected On the top, the imprint, ''Engray-
in- aud Printing" is omitted, while fore pa
per is not used The note is a fair one in APP
pcrancc, and it might easily deceive mer-
cants or those handling money, on which &C
count we call attention to its spurious char
. ter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

ehoris smoot carried to the House of Refuge
IN saturday, small boy, giving his name as
CHARLEY - The hey was taken up
IN piccawaren ne a Tagract ard sen'eaceo oy
1pstce Of the Peace to the above place Of
confinement. Il is Supposed he beat has way
down from Washington on toe excursion
.t.amer, Armenia, to Cedar Po'nt ana LOOK
r,foc. in the county % cover up all traces OF
bis place ofhiding from bis friends in that city
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

An insult-Wei what OF the game of
base ball played at Aliens Fresh, Saturday,
who was victorous2 queried an attache Of
this Office Of one Of the members Of the associ-
alton club of this town. Why, the challenge
from such a club was an insult was the
prompt reply. The Aliens Fresh club made
one run and that was BY accident. Our advice
to-uur -ueig hbaring. club, ia 20 pre~<rvv more
before challenging professionals. Professionals
have neither the heart NOR desire to engage il
uuinteresting past time by playing with {
club Of so unequal training.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
Let In the sunshine. Some

Let In the Sunshine Some of our
hoasekcepers are so afraid Of sunshine that
they close the blinds and shutters carly in the
morning and do not open them again until
sundown. This is all contrary to the laws Of
health Don't not be afraid Of sunlight; let
it come into your homes; its rays are healthy
Let it stream into your rooms, even at the
risk of fading your carpets; it viii have the
tendency to cleuse and purify your carpets
and drive away disease and, in very many in
stances, death.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
How to Know Ripe watermeIons.

When the melon begins to change color inside
and its seeds turn black, a small speck, scale
or blister begins to appear on the outer circle
or rind. These are multiplied and enlarged
as the fruit natures ripe melon will show
them thickly over the surface. A partial de-
velopment only indicates half-ripened fruit
full crop of blisters reveals its perfect ripe
meas. When hundreds of melons are strewn
along the sidewalk you will have to look
pretty sharp to fad one that exhibits salts
factory 'escutcheon, to borrow term from
N. Guenon. But it is unfaiing when found;
and by following this guide you may walk
away with your melon with the most entire
confidence. The blister is only to be seen
upon close inspection, but its plainly visible
when that is given.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Infanticide.-A young colored woman
giving her name as Maria Barber was ladgs5
in Jail by constable Simpson on Monday l,s,
under commitment from Justice T. D Sto,.
for infandcide. The woman it is ALLEGED
left her twelve month old infant in wood,
near Aliens Fresh to starve, where It va,
found few days after, dead, and its BODY in a
decomposed state, persons beng attracted :,
the spot by bUaEArds When the absenc. :.
the infant was first noticed, the woman w..
questioned about the whereabouts of h.
child, and gave contradictory statements
After its body was found and she srrs,,.,
she stated that she had laid her child doun
in the woods to sleep and thougbtlessI, lac.
it. Justice Stone held an inquest over a..
body, and the jury rendered verdict M.
the child came to its death by cruel and i
human treatment on the part of its mo,ba,
the accused. The woman is said to ba :,
sound mind, and doubtless in crazy f,saL
committed the dastardly deed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
m, coming Campaign is agitatin

The Coming Campaign IS "gltaung
the minds Of the people, but not so the qSes-
non where to buy The cheapest and hest made
clothing as the leading Baltimore Clothiers,
r. \. Oehm & Son, 23O W. Pratt Street and
ss Hanover Street, have long demonstrated
the fact that they can't be undersold. They
are at present closing out the balance Of their
S.nds6me stock at such low figures that our
frjerls should hasten to give them an early
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

lmportant.-When you visit or ,.
New York City, save baggage exprs,s,,., 'sa's
carriage G. hire and stop at the Grand ro anu
HOTEL opposite Grand Central DeDot I ~
CANT rooms fitted up at a cost of one mi,go.
dollars, reduced to 81 90 and upwards ~. Union
European plan, elevator. Restspran. ~ Jay
eI WITH the best. Horse cars sts s,au, suppl
yatea railroad to all depots F,o; ana ele-
I'VE better for less money at the r g,tes can
'nan at any other hrst-cass bo,el t,aa n. hotel
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Crop Report for July.-The crop re-
Dor, for July Of the Department Of AgricHi-
ture at Washington says the corn area OF
1884 is about equal to that Of 1888. It's pres
emit condition is about aa average aud may be
ranked fully 80, which is better than could
reasonably have been expected Tobacco has
been planted to the same extent as last year.
At present it presents better appearance
than ii has done for years past.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Natures Ornaments.-All lovers OF
flowers should remember that one blossom al
lowed to mature or go to seed injuries the
plant more than a dozco new buds. Gut
your flowers, all Of them, before they begin
10 fade. Adorn your rooms with them put
them on your tables You will find that the
more YOU cut OF the more you will have. All
roses, after they have ceased to bloom, Should
be cut back, that the strength of the rocts
may go to forming new roots for next year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

At Heilburn's Old stand, 4O2 7th
St, Washington, ID. C. Look soa
The Old Woman in Window-ca..''
fine calf boots, s. so to Sc 90. Fair s,it,bas
CATERS, warranted, 81 SO. Solid lace ass
Congress CATERS 81 So First class broa,
and pillow shoes, 81 rs. Ladies kia saus s
fo1ed button, 81 90 Lasting lac. and c ~
gress CATERS, IS cents Slippers hn.p,1
and ties, 40 cents and up. Children ana =
FAINT shoes, 25 cents and up. Entira -. ~
stock. Best attention. "e"
july Aim
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Dog Days.-The season known as dog
DAYS commenced on the 18th of July, and will
last until the 2lst Of the present month, Pc
riod of six weeks The rising and sctisg OF
"Sirius," or Dog star, with the sun, has been
regarded as the cause Of The ex-
ccssive heat that prevails generally at Tins
particular season. The ancients put great
faith in this legend regarding the period Of
greatest heat in summer so named, because IN
the latitude of the Mediterranean this period
nearly corresponds with that in which the
Dog star rose at the same time with The sun
To this junction all antiquity, and all The IA
ter followers of judicial astrology, ascifedSa
malignant influence During this iaigal il
isa.difiicult matter to keep meat HsFefs -
aud prepared food from spouN SmWg
housewives have, no doubt, eSfeteaeed to
their sorrow. The poor dogs, thatm made
to bear the lnfamy of the source Of OUT dis
comfort, are, perhaps, allied in some manner
to the extreme heat Of the interval buthey,
as well as human beings, share alike theat-
Gictions which are at this season Common
Dogs are to-day supposed to be more suscep
tible 10 rabidness than at any other time, al
though there is no pcrceptible difference be-
tween the present condition Of tue sun and
what it was before the season commenced
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Judee Ford Ill.-The many friends OF
=. Ford in this county will be sorry to
,..ro that he is now lying seriously Ill at his
-. n ST Mary's county. At one time his
Coco was thought hopeless, bat latest reports
saa,or, the belief that he may temporarily
recover.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
rh. neoIine 10 wheat has been :,

narkable, but far more SO the decline IN sea-
sonable clothing as you will see upon calling
on G. N. Oehm 4 Son, % W. Pratt Street
and S. Hanvoer Street They quote brown
and stripped linen pants at so ceots, lot Of
independent fine CASHMERE coats at co. 90
and 3 90. worth three times the amount, and
snecial lots at half value. You must look at
Them when in Baltimore by all means.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Notlce.-The distributes Of the estate Of
yoble Willis, deceased, are hereby notified to
10 and appear in the oiscc Of the Register Of
wus Port Tobacco, on Wednesday next, to
.,eeiye their proportional part Of the estate Of
IA deceased WASH. WILLIS,
Administrator.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
All Goods Strictly as Represented.
SCHOOL NOTICE.
Bids for Building School Houses
Invited.
ME School Board at its meeting on
Monday, August the 4th, Iss4,

Monday, August the 4th, 1884,
will receive bids for building three School
Houses for Colored Schools Two in the end
Election Dstrict-one near Hill Top and the
other in Chickamuxen; and one IN the 4th
Election District, near Budds Creek All
upon the following specifications Contracts
will be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder.
School House to be l8x2l feet 4 underpin-
ming of brick on each side and , intermediate
under each end, underpiuning to elevate sill
one foot clear of the ground each corner IN
derpinning two feet square the others one foot
six inches and all undeGpnning to extend
one foot below the surface of the ground
Stills Of white oak Gx7 inches, corner braces
4X6, plates 4x6 inches, corner posts GIG
inches, jcists 2xl0 inches in upper floor and 2
feet apart, studding 4N3 inches, seepeFs Of
lower floor 2xl0 inches with intervals OF | 8
inches, rllters 3x4 inches and ~ feet leng
roof Of No. heart cypress shingles ana to
project II inches all around, weather board
| ing yellow Virginia pine G inches wide
flooring Of ! inch North Carolina yellow pine
tongued and grooved, walls to be sealed 81
feet above floor with dressed tongued and
grooved material, balance Of wall and ceiling
to he lathed and plastcred with two coats and
white washed. Chimney TO be built on cell
ing jasts, and to extend not less than feet
above the comb of roof Ceiling ioists on
which chimney rests must be made Of double
thickness. Stove pot be inserted in chimney
whilst being built and space between stove
pot and chimney to be filed with morter.
Flue to be timed around at the roof, trap
door III the ceiling. Two windows on each
side and one in end opposite door, each win
dow 10 have two sash Of Six panes each IONA
glas. Shutters Of dressed white pine plank
to each window made double and hung with
four hinges with proper fastenings and
catches. One paneled door 6J feet and u
inches thick. Transom on pivot over the
door. Height of ceiling to be 10 feet in clear.
The whole building to be completed in a
faithful and workmanship manner with lock
TO door elc., and to be inspected aud APP
proved before payment by the building com
mittee appointed bv the School Board.
By order Of the Board.
A. W. NEALE,
~ S0-Ot Secretary
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

Fever and ague, or chills and fever consti-
patton, headache dyspepsia, and all bilious
affections promptly, speedily and effectively
cured by using J. N. Laroque's and-bilious
bitters. rs cents a package, or 81 bottle.
All druggists sell IT, W. e. Thoraton, pro-
prietor, Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
TO MOTHERS.

Every babe should have a bottle of DR.. FAHR-
NEYiS TEETIHNG SYRUP. Perfectly safe.
No Opium or Morphia mixture. VIII relieve
Collie, Gripping in the Bowels and Promote Diff
cult Teething. Prepared BY DRs D. FAHRNEY
4 Son, Hagerstown, Md. Druggists sell il; IS cts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

transfers Of Property Deed from !
Stone Trustee, tc James 7. byen Tor ~se' OF
IA called part ef Psusuia"
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GutaI mb 9usonal.

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~ The OFF, q ne lsDa - Ts,n,t ea' hi hi,
reRorsd to he ~ 200, q re- @as@", ggr r,qs
iUnsdiqisly opposite Nc 1P's''P's 0''''' wv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
GRAND
CENTRAL HOTEL,
ON THE
EUROPEAN PLAN.
No. 4s Market Space. Between
Hawk and Lombard Streets.
Baltimore, Md.

Free Concert Every Evening.
The wh0's mouse newly fitted up. Rooms
in frst-cass style. First-class Rooms by the
Day, 80 cents, with Board 81 90. First-class
walters IN attendance. Bar stocked with the
finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Omen ali
night Citizens Line of Cars nses At ,be lo an
ner of Lombard and Market Space ''' WI
jan l9-lm
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Principal once, ssI Main St., LOUISVILLE, XII.
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
A Fireman's I.uck.

II don't believe it," was the reply of
Engineer Frank Crockett, of steamer 10
OF the Fire Department of this CITY.
when he was aroused from his sleep tho
other night by a brother fireman who
b~reathlessly informed him that he had
won SIS, 900 in The Louisiana State
Lottery, in the drawing of the 18th
inst Whats more, 1 won't believe it
until L have had positive proof"
Surprising l should advance you
SlOO on the strength of your chances.
Would you believe it then ?" asked his
comrade.
Eyes, I might"
1.-THE fireman went out and procured
the 800 and handed it to Crockett, who
for the first time began to realize his
great good luck. Then, in the language
of a friend, he got up, dressed himself,
and tried to stand on his head in the
corner"
Crockett never had $500 at one time
before this lucky strike" said another
fireman to the reporter. "To be sure he
gets $40 a month as engineer, but he
isn't much of a hand at saving. The
ticket that won the money was No. g.
$50, and it captured one-ffth of the first
capital prize of $75, 000."
Has Crockett received his money yet?
Eyes; but strange to say, he still
sticks to his job. We all thought it
would paralyze him when LIE heard the
news, but it didn't. He isn't a man
who drinks or CANDLES to any great ex-
tent. He is about thirty-five years of
age and married. / heard that he in
tends to go back to New Jersey, where
he came from, and buy a farm and set
tie down."
Crockett was interviewed, but no
amount of questioning could make him
say anything further than that he
didn't care for notoriety, )" and that he
didn't want anything published about
the matter"
Nc. 6S, $50 was the first ticket Crock
EFT ever bought in any lottery, ana his
fortunate experience adds another
scrap to to the history of lucky lottery
players in this city.-San Francisco
(Cal.) Chronicle, Nov. %.
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
A Crooked Pension Agent.

Des Moines, Iowa, Special Telegram, Dec. IL
j. J. Stuckey, secretary of the Iowa Prison
ers of War association, a member of seV eral
secret societies and an ornamental citizen gen
orally, has depaated for parts unknown. 1t
has just been discovered that he skipped the
town about two weeks ago leaving a consider
able number of creditors to mourn his basty
departure. A great many rumors are current
as to the motive of his leave taking. One sto-
nv accounting for his going ava without say
ing goodbye to his numerous acqualntances Is
that as a pension claim agent he &C
cepted fees in excess of the SlO al
lowed by law, and felt obliged to depart in
order to AVOID prosecution for the o1ense, when
is treated as very serious by the government OF
the United States. There are vague and indeti-
mite stories about other crookedness in connec-
ton with the pension business, but inquiry at
the pension offices in the city failed TO make the
rumors materialize. Mrs. Stuckey, who remains
in the CITY, is reported as saying that her hus-
band was betrayed by certain East SIDE
parties; that he always refused extra pay
for pension services, but that they urged him to
accept as presents what he could not lawfully
take as fees. After receiving their gifts under
protest, he found that they informed the
authorities against him, and he left home 10
avoid being thrown in Jail for an offense of
which he was really innocent VI one thlng
there is no doubt. Stuckey is not in Des MONIES;
has not been for two weeks, and no one who
knows will tell where he is. 1t 10 also beyond
question hat he left a large number of unpaid
debts, though no large ones have as yet com to
light. The efforts ofhis creditors to secure the
PAYMENT of their claims have also developed the
fact that Stuckoy was a rather liberal purchas-
er of carpets, dry goods, groceries ana other
articles which did not go to his family, but
which were sent to women with whom he was
intimate, and who somehow got him IN their
power. Stuckey was an active fellow, and a
pushing advertiser of himself as a special
friend of prisoners OF war, 1or "nom ne eeslr ro@oo
physique, rather fine appearance and genial
manners. A rumor that he has gone to Cana
da was afoat to-day. Knowing that Stuckey
was private secretary Of the president OF the
Hawkeye Insurance company, a reporter caueo
at the office, but failed to elicit definite infor-
nation.
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
Sad rate of a baltimore Belle.

Baltimore Special: The mangled remains Of
a young woman were found lying upon the
side of the track of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road, near Bridewell station. They we're iden-
tilted as those Of Miss Mary Brannon, niece of
the late Mayor Chadman of this city. She left
Baltimore three years ago to avoid a scandal
which involved her reputation and that of a
young man named Wickersham, a relative of
one of the wealthiest and most aristocra-
tic families in Maryland. Young Wick
ersham refused to marry Miss Bran
non after be betrayed her, and she
suddenly left the city. Two years ago she re-
turned and entered upon a life of sin. She
was frequently arrested, but owing to the high
social standing of her family che was invari-
ably turned over TO her friends. Recently her
conduct became so bad hat all her friends de-
serted her. Her remains were taken to the
morgue, from which her relatives will remove
them and see that they are properly buried.
Miss Brannon was thirty years old last month.
She was a beautiful brunette and a recognized
belle in tho highest social circles. Wicker
sham, her betrayer, died about two months
ago after a debauch.
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
THE PLIGHT OF SOULS.

,,,,o tbe rise and set of the starry host
NiAg Earth's myriads come and 60; ,ho ,na,it,
sut whence we speed uhI0u6n Wo "
"a Inc light and leave no traces
spec lat the calm on the pale cold faces,
M ,vbitber we pass to our shining places
Ana Nv far celestial isle and coast,
% Lord, We may not know.
Tho busb Of the holy Christmas tide
I think of the fight of souls;
over the doubts our faith aenying,
n M Drayers and tears that bewail the dying,
T M hearts wild sorrow, the fruitless signing,
For forms beloved in the lone grave lying
Sweet as il rang by Bethlehem's side
The song of the angels rolls.
And the peace of God-thy pe~ace-descends
As the strain floats high and free;
And. all my fears to the darkness throwing,
7 know that the stars the azure strewing,
And the souls, like a river ceaseless flowing,
Forever and ever to Thee arc going
To the love that life and death attends,
And the glory that's to be!
EDNA DEAN PROCTOR.
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
A aovernment Sheriff.

Mr.. Edward l. Green, Sheriff, Auckland
New Zealand, writes: 81 received an injury
10 nv shoulder in June, 1882, and from that
date until July, 1882, 1 could not use my arm.
l applied to medical men and used all sorts of
liniment, without any benefit. 1 have great
pleasure in stating that 1 had occasion to use
St Jacobs Oil for it, and l had not used it
more than ten minutes before 1 felt the ben
efcial effect, and 1 can work with my saw or
spade as well as ever 1 did, and recommend it
to any one suffering pain"
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25
d There . Cure for connumntiona

We answer unreservedly, yesa If the patient
commences in time the use Of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and exercises
proper care. If allowed to run its course too
long all medicine is powerless to stay IL DR..
Pierce never deceives a patient by holding out
a false hope for the sake Of p~ecuniary gain.
The Golden Medical Discovery" has cured
thousands of patients when nothing else seemed
to avail Your druggist has it Send two
stamps for DIR. Pierce's complete treatise on
consumption with numerous testimonials. Ad-
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
The Mineral argus., 1884-12-25

Dr. G.. d. WARNER;-Dear Sir-Ireceived the
complimentary bottle Of White Wine Of Tar Syr-
up you so kindly sent me. Our little six year
old daughter had a very sore throat, badly Ill
cerated, and coughed almost necessarily. We
gave the medicine according to directions, and
she began to improve Immediately and soon got
well. Please accept thanks. Mrs. Groves and
1 have recommended it to others. Ishall want
to get some of it at the beginning of winter, as
l consider it a very superior medicine.
Yours very respectfully,
Rev H. D. Groves,
GAINESVILLE, Mo. Pastor N. E. Church