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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-02-14


l saw before me a death-bed. Up
raised on white pillows lay an aged won
an, her face beaming with light
more divine than OF earth, her palt
hands crossed on her breast. Round
her stood her sons and daughters. and
her children's children, and not one
among them who has not wept bitter
tears that so soon they should see bel
face no more.
- . r.
Only one more little glimpse, and
light poured over the picture. which dis
appeared in golden glow.
hid my dazz!ed face.
"CharleyW
A voice spoke my name in tones tina
thrilled my soul, and sound of distant
music filed the air.
raised my eyes. In the midst of the
glow stood the form of my wife. Hel
robes were as white as snow, her COLDER
hair fell like halo around her, her lips
parted in that sweet smile that never
could fade from my heart.
Husband" she said, 'you have seer
visions, sent to teach you the secret oil
woman's Observation-Disclosures the power
of the weakest"
And their rights?,"
"The reward of their labor. Prayers
and blessings. the fruition of seli-sacri-
fee, gratitude, reverence, love. These
are the rights of true women"
The sweet vision passed away, and
was left sitting in my chair with the
black wall op Dosite to me, and the emberf
in the CRATE slowly burning out. Sweet
Maudie, energetic Jeanne, my good cou.
SINS, would have thought It of YOU
all? Well! wehl one livesandlesrn
] wish ] had come home
soon enough to see my mother once
more. They say she asked for me.
In this world all must have it's fitting
place and will be adjusted 80 that the
revolutions of our circular globe do not
produce second chaos. What were
the tree without its leaves, or the dow
er without the stalk? What were WON.
an without man, and in Heavens name
where were man without wol6an2
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
THE AMERICAN FARMER

ESSTA3LISHED 1919, and for more than a
IL third Of a century under the same man
agement. Devoted to farming, stock raising,
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those of commerce and the farm. Reports OF
Representative Farmers Clubs are a notable
| feature of its issues. There is Home Depart
ment, with charming reading and practical
suggestions for the ladies Of the farm house
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the several departments No farmer in the
Atlantic States, from Delaware to Georgia.
can afford to lie without this old and reliable
adviser and guide on farm work. The Amer
lean Farmer is published twice every month,
on the LIST and 18TH 1t is beautifully print
ed on fac white paper in clear type. 81 so
year. To clubs of five or over, 81 90 each.
Handsome, valuable and useful premiums are
given TO all those who will take time and
trouble &C collect subscriptions
SAMUEL SANDS l. SON, Publishers,
l2s Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

The death Of Tlr. johnson Elliott, an eminent
.urgeon and physician Of Washington city,
which took place at his residence in that city
+. ew DAYS since, win be learned with deep
regret BY many Of our citizens to whom the
deceased vas sell known snd b. wohm he
was greatly loved for bis magnanimi'y, and
admired for his skill as asurgeon and physician
nj. funeral took place on Thursiay last from
his home on r Street, and proceeded to St.
Alovsius Church, where Rev Father Murphy
otieitied at the religious services aud preach
"A The funeral sermon, speaking in terms n
high eulogy Of the many noble qualities Of the
decreased. The Sisters Of Charity from the
hospitals and asy lums Of the city, the man
ayers Of the Children's Hospital and all the
leading physicians Of the city followed the re-
mains. Tie funeral procession was led by
the Heutenants Of police
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

"A New Years Sociablo. "a delight
soeiable was enjoyed at 'Little,on," the res
dence cf Mr. George Wheeler, near Doncaster,
on Monday right, December 3ist. The occa-
sion vas the assembling Of the young folks,
to see the 'Old Year out, and the New One
in, y which was done in a right merry way
Among the guests present, were the Misses
Burgess Of "Ilill Top; Miss Matte Stein, the
brght-eyed, sweet Eta Williams; Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Spaids, and number Of others, too
numerous to mention The most noticeable
Of all the gentlemeL, were our genial young
school master, Preston Will ms, Vivian
Williams, Johnnie Stein, and last, but not
least, Mr. Pat Dunnington, the great Ameri-
CAP JIG aud Racquet dancer. "All hands
around" rang out many times. So in light
tipping measure, surrounded by pleasure,
they counted the gay hours, that so hastily
flew.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Among the old rubbish % be sold by tue
COMMISSIONERS On The 22nd ail the thrFe
chairs formerly occupied by the three ls'e
judges. Any person wishing TO preserve !"
Renaissance Of member o. the old court can
now procure one.
The simplest post Office ia tl'e world Is n
the Magellan Straits, and has been establish
ed there for many years. Il consists o =
small cask, which is chained to the rock o.
extreme cape in the straits, opposite Terra ue'
Fuego. Each passing ship sends 4 boat 70
open the cask and take letters ont and place
others in it. The post office is self acting
therefore; it is under the protection Of all 'he
navies Of all nations, and up TO the present
time there is not 4 single case to report ~
which any abuse Of the privilege Il AhoraS
has taken place.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Destructive Fire.-ou Saturday

Destructive Fire. On Saturday last
about eleven O'Clock a m, the dwelling
house of Edward Edelen, Esq, took Ere from
a defective chimney and burned to the ground
The FIRE when first discovered was burning
betw cen the chimney and the joistS Of the sec
ond floor, aud had obtained such head way
that all efforts to put ont the flames proved
futile. Ia less than an hour after the FIRE was
first seen, nothing remained of the dwelling
but heap of ashes and fragments Of burning
timbers. A small portion Of his household
effects were saved, about one tenth in proper
tion 10 the amount destroyed an d
even those in the heat of excitement which al.
ways follow in cases OF FIRE, were badly broken
TO pieces and otherwise injured Mr. Edelen in
endeavoring to exuuguish the flames had one
of his hands considerably burned, His loss
on the house is partially covered by insurance
in the Montgomery Fire Insurance Company
For the present Mr.. Edelen will reside in a
tenant house on his place until circumstances
will permit him to do better.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
NEW YORK
For 1884.
PRESIDENTIAL YEAR,
New PFOprietOrs! New Editors
New Life and Blood!

Six months ago THE WORLD commenced
its new career Its growth has been unpre.
ecdented. Its wonderful advance in circuli.
ton IN advertising. in influence, in populnri.
" warrants the claim Of leading position In
New hork journalism
No expense or eff4rt will be spared THE
World is recognized rs the GREATEST rs
well as the BRIGHTEST and CHEAPEST
PAPER in AMERICA.
The World, as the leading Democratic newi-
papea in the county. knows no faction and
recognizes no individual ambitions or asp ia.
tons aside from the general good of he party
and she Republic Ii seeks the triumph Of
principles-not men. 1t upholds great Dem
oeratlc ideas and ideaIs-not faction OF
fraction Of the party.
A the entrance Of tie new wear the new
World desire TO exrress its gratitude for thu
hearsy welcome it has received and the III "
nihcent success 1t has already achieved. Its
welcome comes from the people. Its success
is their work They have nuurscd its merit.
by more than trembling ITS circulation in 81,
mgtiis, and by doubling its advertising. Fol
this they are entitled to our warm thanks
No democrat ought to he happy withou
the World. We call upon our Democrat friend,
in every town and hamlet in the Union tG
start cnllS for the weekly. They will get til,
abIect brightest and cheapest newspaper in
the country, MS we'll Il. an earuesl and ste I'd
fast missionary OF pure and true Democracy
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
The Local Newsuaper.-rhe late Pc

The Local Newspaper.-fhe late Peter
Cooper once said: In all the towns where
newspaper is published, every man shou'd
advertise in it, even if nothing more than a
card stating his name and the business ne IS
gagged in. II does not only pay the adver-
tiser, but it let's people at distance know
that the town you reside in has prosperous
community of business men. As the seed Is
spwn so the fruit recompenses. Never pull
down your sign while you expect to do hus'-
ness. for it often indicates that business Is
poor and you are losing your grip, CONNER
eislly speaking Tue judieious advertiser
receives in return ten dollars for every one IN
vested in the column of good newspaper
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Decision Under the Bastarsv A.,

AT Upper Marlboro, Nd, Saturday Ia,,
Judge Brooke he Td the application IL q >
G. Delozler, under the writ OF habeas cor,..
seeking his discharge from the custody Of The
sheriff. Delozier was found guilty at the
October term Of the Prince Georges Cou,,,
Court Of The offense Of bastardy, and lail;n.
to give the security required by the act Of A.
sembly for the support and maintenance !,
the child, he was in such default co,nmi,,a5
to Jail, where he has been tor the La, arr.
days and more. After hearing argunsn,
from counsel Judge Brooke passed lepv,bv
opinion, in which he said that under the DE-.
struction of the statute upon bastardy III,
petitioner would have either to find seeur;,.
or lay 10 all seven years, the limit to which
the support Of the child extends BY la~.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Too Much Lnrisdirtinr

Too Much Jurisdiction. The Frede-
rick Times ia speaking OF the jurisdiction over
minor criminal cases conferred upon magis
trates by the act, in all Of which we heartily
concur, says: "That there is another act
which is great outrage, that Of 1880. en-
powering justice OF the peace to try all Grimm
nal ofenses, where the punishment is not Inn
prisonment IN the penitentiary. THERE'S no
use for thus act. Its only effect is to have
lot of people tried for small triaing oHepses.
which would be secuted by grand Jury
Small larcenies, cases of assault aud battery
that people would settle among themselves
are dragged before magistrates and seven
eight, ten and sometimes twenty dollars made
out Of single case Of this kind, that before
this law was passed it never cost our naon,e
one red cent. The magistrates aud coust,hles
are on the qui vive at every corne, a, Tho
street to catch these unfortunates to make
their fees out Of them. Let All these .ct, h.
repealed. There is no necessity for them
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

The Cold Snap.-The weather Of satur-
dap night and Sunday was the &C ldest ws
have had this season, the Thermometer rama.
ing nearly to zero in our office. ia the W.r.
ern, Northern and North Western Sta,es III.
thermometer recorded considerably bslou
zero, and in some places as low as twenty
four degrees. In some Of the States the exee,-
sive freeze was attended with heavy SNOW
squalls, but here the weather was exceedingly
calm and only small quantity Of snow fan.
Jog. We have heard Of no accidents result
ing from the severe snap in this section. but
we imagine from the presence Of such few
persons in town during the cold DAYS that
iresides were much appreciated, and that the
extent Of suffering was principally sustained
by the poor dumb brutes whose masters are
too indifferent to the wants Of the dumb ami
NAL to provide proper comforts during the
winter ~season.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
$40 Pa. Az. South side near Centre Market

Stslen-A few weeks since, a colored
man, named Ben johnson, borrowed horse
f,om another colored man, named John Jen-
Vim, both residing in Cobb Neck, to ride
10 Cots Station Ben Johnson left Cobb Neck
a, hi, mission on the 18th Of December, and
~, not reached Coxs yet. Whether Johnson
A.s taken a circuitous route to reach the
,bo,, named place, and has not as yet arriv-
"A At his allegded place of his destiny, or
started for Co1's Station on the Eastern
Shore. nobody knows, but no tidings have
,..,s heard Of him stree his departure, and
N. &c leral impression prevails that the horse
vas stolen, which was Johnson's intention
from the first.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

The Peach Crop dispatch from
New Alb-nv, Inl., states that Saturday WIS
the coolest day experienced there for thirty
FIVE years, and adds gloom TO the cold cs oi
the situation by the announcement, indarse /
Nv f'iruit-growcrs" OF the vicinity, thai the
peach crop is destroyed This is rathe ear-
lY to commence destroying the peach cfpi
but ii shows what Western enterprise WI 40.
The New Albany prophet scores great lairt
in getting in the first prediction of avn and
the promptness with which he has utilized
the FIRST severe cold Of the new year too utterly
blast all hope of peaches and cream next
summer will make some Of our Eastern Shore
prophets turn green with envy.
The great enterprises Of the West have long
since excited our envy, but when yietlding tc
| this sinful weakness, we were not aw IRE that
the Wet included in lis category Of push aud
energy, the prominent quality Of boistul ! :
ing Ga il so, she might have possessed her
greatness uncoveted By less progressive east.
Apart from the peach crop oeug injured sap
has SCARCELY begun to rise in any class Of
vegetation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

UuI representative -Un Wednesaa
the committees Of both branches Or The !.
islature were announced, aud the represents
lives from this county have been placed !.
the following commit ees: Senator Lanaas,a.
is made chairman on Public buildipos !,
Annapolis, and is also given reg. 70 lie -,
place on the committee on Chesapeake B.v
and tributaries, aud = place on the sani,,.,
committee. Hon. l.. NJ Switzerland il A.
Nominated member Of the COMMITTEES -
elections, and also a member Of the com,ri,,..
on Inspections; r. s. Mitchell is accorded !.
place on the committee on corporations ana
the committee on immigration; while W.
Dec. Mitchell is made member Of the com.
mittee on Roads, and the committee on Chez.
apeAke Bay aud tributaries.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
nl.trlbutIon Of school Tax.-p.

Distribution Of School Tax.-During
III. pasf week the Comptroller made the dis
,riLutiou Of the Public School Tax for the
quartz. ending January LIST, apportioning to
III. white and CO lored sc h 30 / Of
,,ch county their proportional part. In this
distribution Gh ,rles county comes in for the
sum of 81, 1876 SO for white schools, and the
sum Of sI,4s4 40 for colored schools. Drafts
for these sums we're payable after the 10TH
This sum. or greater part thereof will be
u.rd in the payment Of teachers and dcfray-
ing school expenses at the next quarterly pay
dar Of the School Commissioners.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
DR.. ]. J CALDWELL.
4's@fatdg'a, Nervous and Brain Dis
eases a Specially.

\ SECULAR graduate of the New York
Il n ~ Medical College, also graduate Of the
,'r..A! Legal College Of NV York and ),
Pa..'',Oner Of medicine for 80 wears. four
IT 49, New York Hospitals. and finn rsars
b o"'' 1 States Army Hosp,tr. Praetic. sfFsrs
- selsiees 70 the public. Office honrs. II
- ~ ana p. m, residence. 207 Fultnn 49,.
more, Nd. 9ua''es street, BATH
nov 23-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
THE DAILY AMERICAN,
TERMS BY NAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID
THE WEEKLY AMERICAN
The Cheapest and Best Family Newspaper
Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. Six
Months, 60 Cents.

The WEEKLY AMERICAN Is published every
Saturday morning. with the news OF the
week in compact shape. Ii also contains IN
ieresting special correspondence, entertaining
romanres, good poety local matter OF genera
iniereat and fresh miscellany, suitable Tor the
home circle A carefully edited Agricultural
Department and full and reliable Flnanla ana
Market reports are special features.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Suit Dismissed bill of complaint
filed in the United States District Court BY
A. R. Little ct al, against Senator Allston
OF ST. Mary's county, has been dismissed, the
compliments to pay coss. The bill it is al
lodged was dismissed for want Of proof. Al
though this has been done, We are informed
that Senator Alston has made satisfactory
adjustment Of his Indebtedness with his cred
itors who have released him therefrom This
is characteristic Of an honorable man, and
it will be gratifying to Mr.. Allston's friends
to know that his conduct in this affair is now
like the character OF Cesar's wife, beyond
suspicion +"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Transfers Of Property = Deed from

Transfers of Property Deed from
John McWilIisms and wife to Mary A. Jack
son for lot in Cobb Neck consideration, $50.
From Mary H. Mitchell and others to Richard
4. Mitchell for interest in tract Of land called
Myrtle Grove" and IN A Judgment on SAID
lsnd; consideration, $50. From Thomas
Thomas to T. Yates Robey; consideration
$loO. From j. W. Wheauey to W. NJ.
wheAtley; consideration, 50, 600 From John
Shaw to Harriet! r. Shaw; Consideration,
5000. From Henry Rrooerts to Wash Hicks;
consideration, $50. From Sylvester IT. Rich
ards to Wash Hicks consideration, 81.
Mortgage from C. W Mitchell and wife to
Emma Freshman on Fishing Shore considera
ton, $4,000. From Andrew jackson and
wife to William D. Dorsey on Lot in Cobb
Neck; consideration, Sl50o. From Hilleary
Neale to s F. Smith on personality; cousd-
GRAFTON, S23,
Bill of sale from Il. NJ Moore to William
d. Posey; consideration, $50. From BEN
jsmin Larks to f. D. R. Bean; consideration,
Sol.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Painful Accident.-Mr. W Mex. Bur
..aab. met with painful accident by teiag
,;.ted bv 4 vicious horse under the jaw. His
was badly bruised and partially dislocat-
= m, !, has since been skilfully treated aud
II, Burroughs is on the road to rapid i'm
movement. He has our sympathy and best
v;.b,s for a speedy recovery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

PersonaI.-If there is man in this coun-
=. xbo has not already purchased bis winter
clothing, he will make great mistake i he
A.. not at first opportunity call on us. We
-. rr.p.red 10 shog you tie greatest bar
-.;n., IN suits or overcoats ever Witnessed
= oebm 4 Son, $50 W Pratt Street and
a Hanover Street, Baltimore, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
New Regulations Governing School
Tickets on Pennsylvania RailrO ad.-

1ICkctS On AcHuSyAfahA1 ksNhaAV 49,
Another liberal departure was made on Janu-
arr LIST by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
paay in striking out the restriction as to age
ftou the rules governing the issue of school
tickets. Heretofore the sale OF such commu-
teton tickets was limited to pupils Of educa-
tional institutions under eighteen years Ct
age. This havin been abolished, students,
without regard to age, attending elementary,
scientific, or art schools, will be entitled to
purchase these tickets
Tais is IS it should be, there is little doubt
but that the advantage will be so we'll ap
prsciAtei by residents along the line that in
Guiding Of students over eighteen will really
result in an increased revenue by virtue Of
the increase of travel stimulated by the re
duced rate.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Time, that great arbter Of An tb,,.
fully demonstrated that for head.cbs ~
vousness, dyspepsia, coastipated bosall, n ss
eases OF the liver, chils and feyers saa u III
bilious affections, J NJ Laroques 4n aaa p AZ
lods Bltters, is the most potent reso5 i'ii.
age, 70 cents paper or 81 bot,ia VI me
sue oy III druggists. W. E. Thorpion, ro'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Card From Washington, ID. CT
TAX. great pleasure to inform my friends that
will hereafter be found at the well known
Clothing House of Messrs. h. Robinson & Co.,
Ne. 500 Pe,rnsy lvania Avenue, where will
I've prepared 10 show Won the Finest Stock Of
Meu's aHd Boys Clothing ever exhibit
ID in the District comprising all the novel.
ties 10 Fabrics, Style and Cut, and respect
fully ask a continuance of the liberal patroa-
age which has heeu bestowed upon inc.
Yours, very truly,
W. GRAFTON BATEMAN, with
Is. KSgBSnv*-S-eu., Cioshiers,
ana p.nnsviv.nia i venue W .shinqton. D. C,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Golden Opportunities are in store for
those who are still in want Of wearing apptr-
el Reduction from to % per cent. even
so per cent in same lots of 6ne Ogercoats aud
Suits for Men aud Boys. II will pay you to
look at the gems OF FIRST class clothing At re-
duced prices NV 10 he h.td at the Mammoth
Establishment OF Z. n Oehn 4 Son, $50 W.
Pratt street, through to 55 Hanover Street,
Baltimore, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Tow.ou Selling Out--Commeneing

Tovsou Selling ut-CommeRcing
uord., January l4th 1884. We will sell our
,nure Stock Of Dry Goods aud carpeiings at
,,;m. cost prior to removing. The stock Is
complete in all departments. Bleached Cot
,o,, brown Cottons, Bed Tickings, Clothes
70, Men and Boys wear, Black Ctshmeresi
Color.d Csshmeres, British Dress Goods,
sl.ck silks, Colored Silks, Satins, Ladies
e4s,b shawls ali grades, Dolmans and Cloaks
Eo.i.r, aud Gloves, Carpets and Oil Cloths.
O. N. ToWsON,
.,s p. Ave South side near Centre Market
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11

Appointment-Hilleary Wade cOlored.
OF bfyantown' has received an appointment
in the Custom House as messenger 10 n. -.
val officer, Dr. VIM. R. Wilmer. On Monday
he left the county for Baltimore 10 ,,.aa,s
charge of the duties OF his Office
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
Usefml in the Family.

We usually leave it TO doctors to recon-
mend medicines, bpt Parker's Ginger Tonic
has been so useful in our family il relieving
siekaess aud suffering that we cannot say too
much in its praise. Argus. jan An
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-11
HOLIDAY a GF9 Fs,,i5.

AhosiAS L. REESE, 2O7 Il eos w. Pratt Street
Malao, - Baltimore, Md.
Cltron Gu. eaiiiornta Grapes, Figs, Plums,
Prp.erros" ants, Raisins all grades and kinds,
candi.aes and Conservps, Plain and French
Almo"d, 1rnnmberrles ,Mince Meat, Maple Syrup
Wapa'ss' pecans, filberts, Palm Nuts. Eng
Fancy Co. &c, and every variety OF Staple and
w. pay you U send an nrder =