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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15
Betting on Elections.

The attention of persons who are always in
the habit of enforcing their opinions by pro-
nosinq to bet, is called to the following sec
lions Of the Devised code of Maryland:
Sec. 85.-No person shall make any bet or
wager on the result of any election TO take
Mace in this State
Sec se.-Any person offending against the
a., preceding section shall be liable 10 in
dictn,ent in the Circuits Courts, if the oIlense
bs committed in my county, or in the Crimi-
nal Court of Baltimore, if the otfense be com
,ni,ted IN Baltimore, and on conviction shall
10 ened not less than fifty nor more thaniise
hundred dollars, to be paid to the State for
m, use of tae school fund.
Ser. 87.-Every deposit of money in any
art Of the State, rs wager or bet upon cleo
'';ons IN This State or elsewhere, shall be for
s s.if and paid orer to the County Commits
sioners of the county where deposited, for the
ns s oi the county; and if deposited in the city
vi baltimore. 10 the Mayor aud City Council.
VI D'''' n. WILSON SIMPSON,
.,s-te Sheriff of Charles county.
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The Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. has prepared stringent regulations
f,r the enforcement of the elcomargarne
law. which goes into eject the hast
ta,s month. Manufacturers are reqmr-
ei to file bond in amount not less than
$4,000; to keep books, which shall be
open to the inspection of internal rove.
hue agents, showing ali materials usec
ia the manufacture of ol.omargarine
sud make monthly returns. WHOLESALE
dealers will keep book aud max
lmoathly returns showing the Oieomarg
enc received by them, from whom re
sssved and to whom sald or delivered. =
..nuts instructions are q en- for stamp
iss, branding, cancellng aud number
~ each package.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The San Francisco Record congratu-
lates the Golden State that with 20, 00O,-
600 bushels of wheat, California will
have an income of at least S54, 600, 900,
where last year it had one of only SIS
600 600. Our barly crop" says the
Record, of 100000 centals will
bring in $lG,OOO,OOO, as against 3d.
OOO, 900 last year In these two items
alone we will have $72 1000, 900, where
we had in 1885 only Si7, 100000, an
increase of over $32, 900, 900, or nearly
double that of 1885, while the area
sown was only fraction larger. De-
spite low prices, say even lower than
1885, the tiller of the soil is in much
better condition than lie was year ago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15
Uhy Should Russia Fight.

Judging by events and the utterances
of tie English press Russia has nothing
to fear from Great Britain. Hit should
make a prodigious advance in the dircc-
ton of India it would probably be con-
fronted by British bayoncts, but as it
wants nothing in Asia if it can gain its
point in Europe, there is 10 danger Of
such move. Everything now indicates
that the Gar is on the eve Of another
stride towards the Bosphorus, aud the
anly power which disputes bis progress
is Austria In England public senti-
mont practically ignores the menace
which hangs over the Turk. Twenty
years ago this same sentiment would
have demanded immediate war if Rus
sian intrigue had brought about such a
condition of affairs as now exists
In these peaceful victories Russia is
really reaping the rewards for its pre-
vious sacrifices. It's wars against Tur-
key AMI the Christian allies Of that
power have never resulted in the acoui.
siuons which its immense losses seemed
TO demand but it has since gained b.
diplomacy muct that in PISS; wears 4
= was willing to fight for. Eugiond or
5 the other hand, has changed is aititude
a VIII lie Russia has been ready at nearl,
sill times to invite war, England has mo-
been prepared toreceiveit, The limo
: ism Of Be consdeld's day has died out
II 1t would do for single campaign I'm
e it was not possible to keep pco6Ie Tx,
that Of England, with their eonr,o
screwd up to the fighting point wear !,
d aud year out With patience eyb9ust
,, ed, with a clearer view as to tbe moss;
lie BILE effect Of Russian supre nacv ( Il
q Balkan Peninsula, and with n,,;ono
4 pride in the maintenance Of vro,g ~
! sition dulled by the lapse Of TINA ~
the disappearance of the leader who ~
D. greater stress upon that position H..
r anybody else had done, it is nov .ou
paratiYely an easy motter for The ,+,,o,
men of England to ignore ,hip., u !
he would have given some Of Their ,,aa,
cessors a fit.
Al, Since England is purchasing INN,
nifty for its Indian possessions /, :; !,
ing to the advance of the Rn..; ''''.
i Europe, there seem to be No -,
son why the Gar should wo,,' 'e'
about war and blood. He is jo;s1 lS'
me ter at diplomacy than most n.a : 70 ,
have done with the strong arm '''i
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Civil Service Commissioner Obcrly
his had A consultation with the Presi-
dent upon then new civil service rules =
one of the new rules will have the effect
# removing the custody of applications
from the appointing officers. All can
didatcs for appointments will be reuuir'
ell to file their applications with the 10
cal examining boards. The revision 0
the rules viii, it is said receive tho ap
proyal of the President.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

There is great alarm in England over
me appearance of the lIcssian fly which
VAS never seen in the country before
sue present season. l. is believed that
,hs insec. was brought to the country
NJ straw used for packing goods IN Ger
,,any. Canada, or the United States. -
This straw, it is presumed, was used fol
.aeding horses in London stables anc
the manure that was mixed with it wa
carried to farms where the insect has ap
scared.
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NOTICE
To Hotel Keepers 4 Others

For the information Of all persons concern
ed. the following sections Of Article Of the
Revised Code of Public General Laws of the
State of Maryland are published.
Sec. sat shall not be lawful for the
keeper of any hotel, tavern, store, drinking
establishment or any other place where liquors
are sold, or for any person or persons, directly
or indirectly, to SELL barter, give, or dispose
of any spirituous or fermented liquors, ale, or
beer. or intoxicating drinks Of any kind on
the day Of any election hereafter to be held in
the several counties of the State.
Sec. s4.-Any person violating the provis-
IONS of the preceding section shall be liable to
Indictment By the Grand Jury of the county
where the ofense is committed, and shall,
upon conviction before any Judge of any Of
the Circuit Courts of this State, be fined a
sum not less than fifty dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars for each and every offense;
and one half the fine shall be paid the inform
err, the other half to the County Commission
ers for tho use of public roads.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

.nRDER y by the Court this 10th day Of
" September, 1885, that the sale Of real
estate assessed IN the name of Goodwin s
Heirs tend supposed to be part Of tract Of
land caliel ''Mt. Pleasantly for State and
county taxes due and in nrrear for the years
1884 and 1885, made and reported by William
II. Wade, late Collector of taxes for the Sec
0nd Collection District of Charles county, be
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the third
Monday ofNovefnher next; provided copy of
this order be published in some newspaper
printed in Charles county, once in each of
four successive weeks before the said third
Monday of November next warning all per-
sons ileresied IL the said property, to be and ap-
pear in this Court on the said third Monday
OF November next, 10 show cause, if any they
have why the said sale should not he ratified
and confirmed f. STONE. O.
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
Ct CT. CT. for Charles County.
True copy-Test:
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
sep 24-dt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Cluverious, the deceiver and murder
er Of Lillian Madison, in Richmon about
eighteen months ago, who was tried aud
convicted aud appealed to the Supreme
Gourt for a rcyersa-Afjndgment aud fol
new trial, has no longer AM, hope O
escaping the gallows, except throug
Executive clcmeucy. This he is scarce
II likely io.obtain He fully merits hl'
impending fate. lie has been resenten'
rcd to be hung December 10Th next
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

All the wood yards in Montana on the
Missouri are now controlled by Indians
and the price Of wood has been fixed at
81 DER cord for cotton wood and St foI
ash, and cash must be paid. Any cap
ain who attempts to get wood for less
ran these figures, or who stands the
aborigines off, is reported No whit
lean is allowed to cut and sell wood oil
the reservation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15
the Human Famii0.

The human family living to-day on
r,b consists af about 1856, 000,-
200 individuals; not less probably more
These arc distributed over the earih's
surface. 50 that now there is no consid-
cradle part where man is not found. In
A.ia where he was first planted, there
arc now approximately about 500, OOO,-
600 densely crowded; on an average l2O
N ,be square mile. In Europe there are
9Jo 900 900 averaging 100 to the
.ouare mile, not 50 crowded, but every
where dense, and at points over-pop-
,lated In Africa there are 30, 000, 600,
T, America North and South there are
40 OO0, 600, relatively thinly scattered
and recent. In the islands, large and
.mall. probably 100000. The cx-
,,o,,cs of Che white and black are as
Eve TO three; the remaining 700, 600 600
Intermediate brown and tawny. Off
race SOC. OOO, 900 are well clothed-that
is wear garments Of some kind to cover
their nakcdness; 700, 900, 600 are semi
clothed covering inferior parts of the
body, $50, 100000 are practically naked.
Of the race, SOC, 100000 live in houses
partly furnished with the appointments
Of civilization; 1000, 900 in butts OF
caves with no furnishing; 100000, 900
have nothing can be called home, are
barbarous and savage. The range is
from the toPmost round-the Anglo
Saxon civilization, which is the highest
kpown-down to naked savagery. The
portion of the race lying below the line
Of human condition is at the very least
three ffths ofthc whole, or 900, 900, 900.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The worlds ind are computed te
number about 1000 900, or about one
,ightless person in every 400 iRhabi.
sants. The proportion is greatest il
New Zealand Germany has the great,
,st number of institutions for the blind
and America is eighth on the list
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Read this. Twice.

In addition to our premiums of music and
'MikAdo, cards, we have. just issued beau,
tifu panel picture in co!ors Tx 20 ficisni e
reproduction of one of the Paris salon pam
tings for 1884, entitled 1.-TWO Sisters.' It is IL
perfect gen. and well worthy place on the
wall of anv of the patrons Of Dobbins, Electric
Soap. We have copyrighted it and it cannot
be issued by any other house than oursei YES
The edition is limited, and will be issued
gratis to readers of this paper in the following
manner only.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

bishop WingGold, following the ac-
ton of his four predecessors, has de-
clncd the Bishoprie Of Easton, rendered
him by the late Diocesan convention of
,hc Eastern Shore. The church across
$50
the bay has cuch difficulty tn securing
~ official head - -.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The light house board has prepared
Hins and specifications for two new
steel light ships One of the vessels
will be stationed near Cape Charles and
the other near Winter Quarter Shoals.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The Treasury Department has forced
$1,000 900 Of silver nto circulation in
teen months. The new one dollar
certificates are being issued at the rate
msO, 400 per day at the view York sub
treasury.
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Collectors Sale.

DY virtue ofauthority vested in me as Col.
ID lector of taxes for the I'd Collection Dis
trict of Charles county, | will sell at public
sale, to the highest bidder for cash. on
the premises,
Thursday, Noe. An,
between and 5 O'Clock p M, the following
properly to satisfy State and county taxrs
due for the years 1884, 1885, to wit:
Tract or parcel ofland lying in the Second
Collection District, called
Mount Pleasant.
Containing
800 Acres; more less.
assessed in the name of T. +. Darnell 4 VIE
Due for County Tax, 1884. 1927 60
Due for State Tax, 18S4.....'. 5 2S
Interest from Jan. /, 1885.
Due for County Tax, 1885. S2S 16
Due for State Tax. 1S85..... ~
Interest from Jan /, 1886.
The above property will be sold nv .bo
Collector as authorized by the Act of 1874
chapter 4s3, and the proceeds will be annl;ad
to the payment ofthe taxes for the above yearS
with the interest and all costs they may accrue
under this sale. wi ue
J. HENRY MEDLEY, Agent for
WILLIAM II. WADE,
OCT l9-ct late Collector I'd District
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The marriage ofGov. Henry Floyd il
announced for Monday, October 18th
to Miss Roberta Sta2leiort, Of Cam
lridge. The wedding will be quie
affair, ewing to the recent death of til,
Governors mother.
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How To get One.

Save your wrappers of Dobbins, EIeC-
trio Soap, and as soon AS you get twenty.
five mail them to us, with your full address,
and we will mail you 1.-THE Two Sislers''
mounted ready for hanging, free of all ex-
pense. The soap improves with age, and
those who desire n copy of the picture at once,
have only to buy tbs twenty-five bars o their
grIcer at once. This will insure the receipt
of the wrappers by US before the edition is ex-
hausted There is, of course, no advertising
on the picture.
IL. C2AGIN 4 Co,
ll9 S. Fourth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
BARBOUR & HAMILTON, Wholesale Agents
GA Il GIG Penn. Ave. Washington
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A Cyclone. destructive of all prof

it of the holder and bonanza for shrewd
buyers of Clothing, has just reached the
magnificent stock of Reliable Clothing
made by Oehm & Son of Baltimore. =
They are determined to clear out every
remaining this Seasons Garment, and
their prices will prove it. Don't over
.eok the corner Of Hanover and Pratt
Clothing.
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Port Tobacco, Nd.

The cultivation Of tobacco in Germa-
nv is decreasing, owing to the system OF
aIaiion: the decrease in the number OF
planters being IL, 600 as compared with
1885.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Quinine, National Druggists Asso-
citation states, was used in this country
the past year to the total amount Of
eighty-one and quarter tons.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Virgins predicts another earthquake
il the South People who know Wig
gins will take this as future security
against any such disaster
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

II you would have appetite, flesh
rsIor, strength, and vigor, take Ayers
.>ararilla. that Incompatible tonic
anl blood purifier.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

The public debt statement just issued
shows the reduction Of the public debt
during the msnth Of September to he
sIO,627 ,Ol3 II, and total cash in the
treasury S465 .375,7l3 93.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Douglas Welch,
CONSTABLE.

Having been appointed Constable and given
good and sufficient bond, and intending to
devote my entire time to the duties OF the
Office, very respectfully solicit business ia
all parts Of the county. Collections special
ty, and prompt returns guaranteed. Post
Office address, Port tobacco Charles comfy,
Mary Jy l6-tn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Their assortment includes goods of every
class that pertain to well arranged, first class
Dry Goods House. -
We aim to keep nothing that will not prove
of good value to purchasers for the mone'
paid, and the best goods for the price can in
variably be found With us. ess~ u
Our business reputation for the past a56
years, and the fact that every. article has The
price marked on 1t in plain fi.nres, str.erehx
giviag the assurance 10 those whe a. ~
know the valne of goods that they ARE pa, ing
no more than those who do, is great induce
ment 10 deal with us.
In addition TO our Retail Trade, Country
Merchants can huv from us the better class of
goods, not usually foond in Jobbing Houses
at the Wholesale Price
We send Samples when We receive plain
and explicit direction in regard to color. and
about the price wanted. sep-24-cm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15

Accidents will occur not only ''in the
s,.-, regulated families" but every where
"a at all times. Therefore keep Sal
,ation Oil convenient.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-15
Swithin C. Shore idge's Academy,

Fon YOUNG MEN Boys, MEDIA, Pa.
IL miles from Philadelphia. Fixed price
covers every expense, even books, &c No
Incidental expenses. No examination for ad-
mission Twelve experienced teachers, all
men, and all graduates. Special opportun
ties TOR apt students to advance rapidly. SIe
cial drill for dull and backward boys. Pa
irons or students may select any studies or
choose the regular English, Scientific, Bust
ness, Classical or Civil Engineering course
Students fitted al Media Academy are now in
Harvard, Yale, Princeton and ten other Col
leges and Polytechnic Schools. 10 Students
sent to college in 1888, Is in 1884, 10 in 1885,
10 10 1886. graduating class every year
IN the commercial department. A Physical
and Chemical Laboratory, Gymnasium and
Ball Ground. 1900 vols. added 10 Library in
1883. Physical apparatus doubled in 1888.
Media has seven churches and temperance
charter which prohibits the sale of all intoxi-
eating drinks. For new illustrated circular
address the Principal and Proprietor,
SWiTHlN G. SH0RTLIDGE, A. NJ, IIar-
ward GRADUATED Media, Penn. aug 27-lm
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For thu purpose Of electing member Of Con-
gress from the Fifth Congressional District
ofMaryland.
The polls for said Election will be opened
in each and every Election District Of said
county, at the usual places of holding the
polls, at 8 o'clock a. M, and will close at
0 clock p m, v hen the ballots shall be open
ed aad publicly counted.
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SHERIFFS
Election Notice

Notice is hereby given to the qualified vo-
,ters OF Charles county, that an election viii
be held on the
list. Tuesday after the Ist. Monday,
it being the end day of
November, 1856,
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CHEAP FOR CASH
Largest assortment
In Baltimore.
OfGOod Work

80 and Bows. All styles in store and
FOR uea unye J. S. Lewis, 81 West Fayette
lt..l msAs Opposite New Posteifice. The only
Street n baltimore where you can get the
placed place us oniggle's hand sewed shoes, for
eleora'eSS Rows APP ls-lm
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HARLOW BROS.
Wholesale Grocers, and General
Commission Merchants.

And Dealers in
WINE ami LIQUORS.
FLOUR, GRAIN
and Country Produce solicited.
Prompt returns and liberal advances on
goods in store.
Agency Of Latin & Rands Sporting, Blast
ing and Mining Powder, also Cotton and
Waterproof Fuse.
n. W. cor. Cameron and Royal Streets.
IAN 29-in Alexandria, Va.
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EDWARD SHEIRBUEN,
Constable.

Having been appointed Constable and given
good and sufficient bond, and intending to
devote my entire time TO the duties Of the
office | very respectfully solicit business in
all parts ofthe county. Collections specially,
and prompt retnrns guaranteed. Post
Office address, Newport, Charles county,
Maryland. may 2l-lm
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WANTED.

Fresh Cows or Cows that will calve tha
present month. Address, TUG
5. S. LANCASTER
OCT Ao-ct Rock Point. Md
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Ladies, Fail underuear

T.adts FAll-wegh Mrrino vests. hi: r
neck, with long and short sleeves, only SOC
each
Ladies F~ll-w'ight Nerino Pants, only soc
per pair.
Ladies Nerino Wool Vests jersey Fl ting =
newest shape does away with the extra bulk
through the waist short shoulders, no spare
cloth, only s7le each.
Boys Fall and Winter-weight Shirts and
Drawers sizes "a TO 36 inches. only SOC each
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Chiidren's Hosiery

Children $ French Ribbed Cotto, Hose, in
black, seal brown, garnet and navy blue. full
regular made, double knees, heel aud toe
Size 54, t, "a !, y, 8 and 81. Only 25c
per pair
We cannot always secure as good as these
to sell at zoe, hence customers will do well TO
make a selection from this line.
The stock IS PROBABLY the largest, most va
ried, and confirms better values than ever offer
ed by US any previous season.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-16
Corn-Fed Oppossums.

All old timers remember Charlie
Evans. or "Possum Charlie" as he
was more generally called. Well,
Charlie. after drifting about In Mon
tana, following up the frontier, was
finally knocked out by the escape for
aye of the frontier In Montana, ana
turned his face eastward. returning to
the land of sweet potatoes, corn end
Missouri-where he has been
for a year past. Last election he was
elected to the official position Of justice
of the peace at Springfield, NO., by q
large majority. Tom Irvine recently
received letter from him containing
this information, also congratnlating
him (Tom). upon bis success In the
last campaign. The letter had a T. 3.
which told Tom to look out for ship
ment Of 'possum. Anxiously Tom
awaited the arrival Of the Missouri
turkeys, and with anguish be noted