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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
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The Republican con -ention 10 popi.
nate a congressman met at L1urql %
Thursday Of last week. ,nd placed in
the field as its nominee DR.. w @.
Tuck, of Annapolis. DR.. Tuck !. a
praciicing physician, a man Of consider.
able ability and consistent Rennblic,n
Ills friends say he will make an active
campaign aud enieiv"r TO restore A
district to the Republican fold from
which it strayed two years ago through
the inactivity and indiscretion of Mr..
llolton, then the nominee Of the marty.
At the nomination of Dr.. Tuck the
Republicans should feel satisfied and
encouraged to enter into the camp1icn
with earnes'ness and spirit The con-
ycntion that nominated hin was bar.
monious, although considerable rivalry
was exhibited by the friends Of tile re-.
spcctive aspirants.
Tue party is united and a,
an undisputable fact the outs are
always stronger than the inns. The
ptrty being entirely out of Office for the
past two years it has no apologies to
make, no errors to explain away-
There are no disgrunttled elements to
appease or hungry spoiIsmen to pacify.
Having no Offices TO give none were *.
Pected. And they have the sins
in countless numbers Of the party in
power before them as so much effective
capital ready for campaign use. The
Democrats are divided among
themselves on national issues, and in
local matters are divided into factions
The laboring men who have heretofore
supported the party are now callous and
are eager to espouse new coarse and
so not having candidate Of their own
many will not vote at all. The place
hunters in the party are dissatisfied with
the poor distribution of patronage and
will not take an interest in the cam.
paign In view of such state of facts,
why should not the Republicans feel
hopeful. why should not they look for
ward to success. But success, it must
be remembered, is not one of those
things that comes without effort Active
work is needed, and a plenty of it, aud
then may the party have coarse to re-
joice. and be hopeful of success at the
coming election. At leastlet every voter
do his duty. remembering there is no
disgrace in defeat, should defeat follow
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
What is Farming.

Under the above caption an exchange
says: 1t is something more than skim
ming the soil. 1t is more than selling
nay or potatoes, and bulky crops unan
allied. Farming is business, pro-
fession, practical and scientific oper-
alton. The process of nature must be
understood, and worked in harmony
with the chemistry of the earth and air.
The processes of nature must be under
stood, if not in their technical terms
and language. in that common way in
that sensible understanding, that COM
mon sense way. that their own advantage
and capabilities may be turned to the
best arcount. The lawyer works by
aw and precedent. the physician works
by symptoms and indications, the mer-
chant by rules and observation. the
mechanic by measures and capacities
The farmer must work by abby rules,
laws, observation. and experiment. He
must be skilful workman; the pro-
ductiye, operative and commercial circles
in which his business lies and his sphere
Of circulation extends.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

The philadelphia Press recently pub
lished some facts showing the prices of
the articles usually called neeessaries of
life seven and eight years ago. The
general conclusion reached is that the
same amount of money viii go further
in obtaining neccssarles at present than
it would at the period mentioned. In
she case of tes anil coffee the price now
paid is practically the same as in 1878,
but the quality is stated to be twenty.
FIVE per cent better Allkinds of spices
are twenty-five per cent lower than in
1878 All kinds of vegetables and
garden produce are stated to be lower by
twenty per cent than they were in
1878. The gre development Of the
Western dressed meal taffic, of recent
years. has had the tendency Of reducing
the prices for this class of supplies. All
kinds of miscellaneous groceries. such
as coal oil. candles, dried fruits and
canned goods. are stated to have de-
elined in price from twenty to twenty
per cen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
The DiVorce LdtC in France.

The law establishing divorce in France
came into force on the 9th of July,
1884, and the statistics relating to the
administration of justice in that year,
which has recently been published, show
to what extent the new law was taken
advantage of in the FIRST FIVE months Of
its being in force. During that short
period 1888 petitions for a divorce were
lodged, but out Of this total all bat 124
we're converting separation into d.
vorce. The total number Of petitions
for separation was 1866 or forty nine
fewer than in 1888; but of these peti.
tons 1856 were based upon an allegation
of adultry, as against only 1913 attribut-
ed to the same cause in the previous
year. In eighty-four cases out of one
hundred the petition was lodged by the
wife. In more than half the petitions
for divorce there was no issue by the
marriage. No definite information is
furnished as to the profession of the
different petitioners. But 2, 82l separa-
tons were granted, while 1867 of the
rot;t;ona for I,1oeoa u,ara cuocoSSfnl
Out of this total COL divorces and 723
separations were granted in Paris. while
of the other departments in France, FIVE
(the Ariege, the Cantal. the Correze. the
Lozere and the Savoie) had not single
divorce case in the first year. .4
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
4 Lake Deer 900 Feet Deem

a party sent out by the geological
survey, under the command Of Can,
Clarence j. Eutton, U. S. A., has sno-
eeeded in making a complete survey .,
Crater lake, in Oregon, body Of w,,o,
whose shores have never before hoo,
touched by the feet of white men. The
Parly's boats were hauled a hundred
miles by mule teams, dragged BY do.
tail of soldiers up tue sncw-clad side, ;,
the ridge which surrounds the lake. and
lowered by ropes from the coast 10 ~
water, 900 feet below. One hundred .ns
sixty soundings were made, the re,,l,
of which gave the general character :.
the lake bottom Two large submerged
elnder cones were found respectively SoO
and | 200 feet high, the rest of the h,
tom being fat. Capt Dutton BELIEVE.
this to be the deepest body offresh w,,.,
on the continent. The greatest dentL
attained by the sounding line was ClOo
feet.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Under the Pension Bill passed at this
session of Congress $50 veterans who
have lost one hand and 1885 who have
lost one foot will receive an increase in
pension from S2i to $50 per month;
S,l05 veterans who have lost an arm
above the elbow aud 2,64l who have
lost leg above the knee will receive in
creases from $50 to $50; ALB veterans
who have lost an arm at ii shoulder
joint aud 10 who have lost leg at the
hip-joint will receive an increase from
$37 so to So per month
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
DRY GOODS.
Hamilton Easter & Sons,
Baltimore Street, East of Charles Street.
White Marble Building, Baltimore,
ABE
Large Importers, lash.r N! Retailers
OF
Dry Goods.

Their assortment includes goods of every
class that pertain to a well arranged, frst.class
Dry Goods House.
We aim to keep nothing that will not prove
of good value to purchasers for the mon.
paid, and the best goods for the price can Is.
varnbly be found With US.
Our business reputation for the past 5s
years, and the fact that every article has the
price marked on it in plain figures, thereby
g'rlag the assurance to those who dc not
no more than those who do, is great induce.
ment to deal with US.
In addition to our Retail Trade, Country
Merchants can buy from us the better class Of
goods, not usually foond in Jobbiug Houses
at the Wholesale Price. -''S'
We send Samples when we receive plaiD
and explicit direction in regard to color AMI
about the price wanted sep.24-cm ~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

The Garfield chamber in the White
House still remains unopened, and has
never been tenunicd since it was vacated
by the wounded President in 1881. 1t
is said that President Arthur had hor-
ror Of the place, and that the present
occupant of the White House is equall y
loath to break the s6mbfe silence of the
apartment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

In France new decoration has been
created which is to be conferred on de-
serving work people who have served
over thirty years in the same manufac-
tory or commercial establishments on
French soil The medals are of gold,
silver or bronze On one side is the
image typical of the republic, on the
other the inscription Honor and Ia
kor," together with the recipients name
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Bulgaria is somewhat defiant in her
note to Russia IN regard to the trial of
the conspirators who dethroued Prince
Alexander. Russia rcseuts the tenor of
Bulgaria. reply, aud the knowing ones
see in this a speak Of war The Amer
lean farmer secs ID it prospective ad-
vance in the price of bleadstufTs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

The two brothers. Taylor, who are
rival candidates for governor Of Tennes-
sec. held a joint reception in the same
room at a Chattanooga IIotel few days
ago Instead Of squabbling about poll
tics, the brothers entertained their visi-
tors by playing duets on yiolins, both
being export players.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

The Pope has appointed special
commission Of car finals to examine and
report upon the divorce laws Of different
countries with a view to enable the Pom
tiff to suitably instruct the bishops Of the
Catholic Church throughout the world
on the subject Of divorce.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
- within C. Shore idge's Academy,
FoR You've MEN BOYS, MEprA, Pa.

FOR 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 opportuni
ties for 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 at Media Academy are now in
Harvard, Yale, Princeton and ten other Col
eges and Polytechnic Schools 10 Students
sent to college in 1883, Is in 1884, 10 in 1856.
10 in 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 1889.
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. SHORTLIDGE, A. NJ, tHar-
ward GRADUATED Media, Penn. aug 27-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

One of the funny incidents in the re-
cent earthquake occurred in Eastman,
Ga. A jury was engaged in disputing
over a verdict. There was no prospect
ola decision until the shake came. Three
seconds afterwards they had agreed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

The prohibitionist convention for the
fifth con residual district Of Maryland
has nominated Mr. James F. Armstrong,
Of Spaulling's district, Prince Georges
county. for Congress.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

james G.. Blaine will make his first
appearance in the Pennsylvania cam
paign in Philadelphia, whore be will
address Republican mass meeting on
the 9th Of this month
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

It is said that the expenses Of the
Boston public library are $4,000 a
year, against 900 900 for the national
library at Paris, which has the largest
selIeesion " books in the word
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

"My daughter has taken the medicine
faithfully, according to directions, and
her health and spirits are now perfect.
The humor is all gone from her face. l
wish every anxious mother might know
what blessing Ayers Sarsaparilla is in
such cases"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Col CrsigTill has recommended the
rejection Of the bids for dredging the
ship channel leading to the Baltimore
harbor, upon the ground that they are
excessive.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
A Cyclone. destructive of al

A Cyclone, DESTRUCTIVE Of al prof
it ofthe holder aud bonanza for shrewd
buyers of Clothing, has just reached the
magnificent stock of Reliable Clothing
made by Oehm 4 Son Of Baltimore. =
They are determined to clear out every
remaining this Seasons Garment, and
their prices win prTeif Don't over
,ook the eoruer of Hanover ana l'ratt
Goiliug
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Prohibition is spreading in West Vir-
GINA. Already twelve counties in that
State have the law in force and il is ex-
Ieoted that Others will soon be in line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
A, E. HOWARD,
WE'LL DIGGER & PUMP REpATREP

MlLL do work as CHEAP IS any one ma
w guarantee satisfaction. ANY Comm.
neatop addressed TO a.5 at j'oaoukes T. "a
Charles county. will receive prompt attention
aug 20-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Special Notice No. 2.
Two Of our handsome, extra large sire,
Satin Damask Towels worth ! will lie pre-.
scented to each customer from Charles county
who buys 5 worth Of Dry Goods.
Albatross and Nuns Yelling, pure Wool
double width, beautiful spring shades. 375cts
Just received 10 600 yards Of beautiful
Spring Dress Goods in al, the lovely and new
style shades, the elegant Dress Goods ar,
worth % centsa yard, the prize is reduced t,
10 cents.
Another big let Of Home. spun Dress Good.
just received, they are all pure fine wool
beautiful spring shades, the price is reduced
TO 25 cents.
Royal Serge, IN beautiful spring shades
double width, II wards for 2
black Cashmere Shawls, pure wool, ! so
Snrah Silks, extra wide width. excellent
quality, IN all the new spring shades. cash
value /, price reduced 10 IS ,nts.
Sa'ines, Navy Blue, Garnst and Brow:l
Is cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

IlRDER D By the Court this 10th dav Of
September 1886, that the sale OF real
estate assrSstd IN the name Of Goodwin $
Heirs fand supposed to be part Of Il trae. u
hand called Mt Pleasantly for State and
county taxes dne and in arrear for the years
1884 and 1885, made and reported by William
II. Wade, late Collector Of Axes for the Sec
ond Collection District OF Charles county, be
ratified and confirmed unless cause TO the
contrary he shown on or before the third
Monday ofNovember mex; provided copy Of
this order be published in some revspa per
printed in Charles county, once in each of
four successive weeks before the said third
Monday OF November next, warning all per-
sons ilerested in the said property, to be and APP
pear in this Court on the said third Monday
of November next, 10 show cause, it any they
have why the said sale should not be ratified
and confirmed F. STONE, G. J.
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
Ct CT. CT. for Charles County.
True eoPy-Test:
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
sep 24-dt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

nY virtue of authority vested in me as Coll
lector of Taxes for the I'd Collection Dis
,r;ct of Charles county, will sell at public
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door,
Thursday, October 2lst. 1886,
between and o'clock p. m, the following
rronerty. to satisfy State and county taxes,
sue for the years 1884 and 1885, to wit:
Hotel and lot in Port Tobacco.
assessed in the name of Benjamin F. Burch.
Due for county tax, 18s4.....$55 90
Dne for State tax, 18S4,....... 10 So
Cr, by cash Sep. 10, 1885. SO 90
Interest from Jan. list, 1885.
Due for county tax. 1885.....$49 IS
nue for State tax, 1885......... 8 81
Interest from Jan. l 1886.
TIE above real property will be sold by the
,,.nactor As authorized by the Act of 1874,
1 s.a,ar 4s3, and the proceeds will be applied
- HI paynlent oil the taxes for the above
= with the interest and all costs that may
rue under this sale.
- late collector ID District,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
CHARLES c. F. EICHLER,
Merchant Tailor,
No 81 Fayette ST., Baltimore, ND.
Win give you tive sest fitting suit Of
Douglas WEIGH.
CONSTABLE
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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
ali parts Of The county. Collections special
~, and prompt returns guaranteed. Post
nfbce address, Port sObarco Charles county,
Maryland. jy l6-fm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01

Over forty thousand dollars have been
cent to the Charleston sufferers from
Baltimore city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
FARM FOR SALE.
THE Farm
p L Al N T | Ell D."
OF
400 Acres: more or less.

% O7 tCOOi
Situated near Lancaster's Wharf and Temp
kinsville, Charles County. improvement,
fair. Lowest price. $4,000 Apply IL
BROTHERS B0NINGER, BALTIMORE, Md
oct 30-cm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-10-01
Special Notice No. 2.

Will receive large size extra fine quail
Bridal Quilt worth 81 So.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-10
LINCOLN MEMORIALS.
Furniture and Books from the Old Spring
field House and Law-Once.

Furniture and Books from the Old Spring,
field House and Law-Onice.
John W. Reyes, formerly of Spring,
field, H., but now of this city, has
fitted up a room which he calls the
'Lincoln Memorial Room" All of the
furniture was used by Abraham Lin.
coin, either in his house or his law
Office in Springfield prior to his de.
parture for Washington, d. c., to be
inaugurated President of the United
States. In the collection there is the
old office desk and bookcase, the old
inkstand. ten well-thumbed law books;
one volume of the statues of Indiana,
the first law book that Lincoln ever
read, and which belonged to David
Furnham, his friend and companion in
Indiana from 1919 to 1881; one leaf
from his exercise-book and his boy
hood signature; six hair-cloth parlor
chairs; one marble-top table; one
mirror set in a gilt France one hearth
rug; one walnut cupboard; the old
mahogany-veneered sofa which was
made by hand at Springfield iii 1887 by
Daniel +. Ruckel, on Mr.. Lincoln's
order, and used by him until February,
1861; the old hickory chair in which he
was seated when informed of his nomi-
nation to the Presidency; one carriage
cushion and a photograph taken of
him in May, 1858, during the cele-
brated campaign between him and
Stephen A. Douglas. The photograph
represents him with his hair very much
rumpled, and the story in connection
herewith is to the effect that when in
the photographers studio one of his
friends observed that his hair was
combed remarkably smooth. That's a
fact, " he replied, land the picture
won't look like me-" With that he
ran his hand through his hair and
made it look natural.
Mr.. Reyes only began his purchases
some months back and has already
gotten together a credtable collection,
which he takes great pleasure in ex-
hibiting to his friends. Several letters
from William II. Herndon, LincolM's
law partner, attest the commences OF
a number of the articles. S. Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-10
COLLARS AND TIES.
Two Articles of Apparel Which Reveal
the characteristics of Their Wearers.

TWO Articles of Apparel Which Reveal
the characteristics of Their Wearers.
No other garments have the faculty
of so revealing their owners character
istics us collars and ties The nat and
coat may deceive, gloves may mislead,
boots may create very false impress
sions, but the collar and tie give an
unfaltering verdict. The middle-aged
professional man has his collar turned
down and wears the soberest of black
ties. The horsey man carries out the
promise of his gorgeous plaid jacket
and brooches by a collar of formal cut
and cotton tie imprinted with horses
heads or hoofs, with stirrups, saddles
or other articles OF equine furniture.
1t would be as difficult, on the other
hand, to imagine an aesthetic poet
abandoning his wide, turned-down col
lar and loosely-knoted, soft Surah tie
for this sporting style as it would be to
conceive an American rancher in the
stiff, four-inch-dep. ''stand-up-all.
round and chimnsy-pot of the young
gentlemen who osle barmaids at fash.
ionable restaurants. AIRY on the
eve of bank Holiday purchases
cravat of gaudy c,lor, filling up all in.
terstices in the 'egion of his throat
and, in addition, assumes paper col
lar of startling form and pattern. In
experienced eye, might find some diff.
ticulty in distinguishing between the
closely-knotted handkerchief of the
poacher and the similar style also in
favor among havvies. The difference
is that the gentlemen who pursue the
former " Aion usually wear theirs
very tight to the neck, while the latter,
whose occupation requires the utmost
freedom, tie their red and yellow ban
danas so as to permit unrestricted play
to their manly throats. This method
has the advantage of making one arti.
Gle take the place of two.-LonG0H
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-10
PLAUSIBLE OPINIONS.


An American Scientists Idsa of the Form
alton of North America.
The opinion is expressed by an emf
nent American scientist, in Il recent
lecture, that the North American Con
tinent had the beginning of its form
alton in islands of matter rising out of
the immense ocean, which grew until
they finally touched each other Many
of these islands were volcanoes that
threw up matter that had formed be-
low the surface of the water, and were
larger below the water than above it.
The Hawaiian Islands have had many
volcanoes and were much formed by
them. Their whole area above the sea
is no more than that of the State of
Massachusetts,, but their combined
bases must be equal to the whole of
New England and New York united.
Thus the original islands of this con-
tinent could easily have been made to
enlarge and join each other, and the
granite rock so abundant was doubtless
once erupted from volcanoes, like flow
ing lava. Among the first volcanic
islands must have been Greenland,
Canada east of Winnipeg, the Atlantic
district, the Rocky Mountains and the
Sierra Nevadas; but as the islands rose
and enlarged great depressions would
naturally commence and 60 on, and in
this way the depressions of Hudson 8
Bay, the Mississippi Valley, and the Salt
Lake and Nevada basins were formed.
These depressions would fill with mass
i've sediments, which would eventually
become rocks, and the depressions
would have a saucer or platter shape
A. Y. Sun.