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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
the greatest C5ty IL Me Worid.
London, England, is the greatest cit,

London, England, is the greatest city
The world ever saw. 1t is the heart oil
the British Empire and the world. II
covers. within the fifteen miles radius
Of Cbaring Cross. (Strand) 700 square
miles. II numbers within these boun-
daries 5000. 600 Inhabitants It COZ :
prises over 1000, 900 foreigners from
every quarter Of the globe 1t con-
more Roman Catholics than Rome itself;
more Jewes than the whole OF Palestine;
more Irish than Dublin; more Scotch
men than Edinburg; more Wclshmen
than Cardiff. 1t has birth every five
minutes; has a death in every eight min
ufes; has seven accidents every day in
its 8 900 miles Of streets; has an average
forty miles Of streets opened and Is 900
new houses built in it every year In
1888 there we're added 22,1l0 new
houses to the vast aggregate Of DWELL
ings which is called the metropolis, thus
forming 36S new streets and one square
covering a distance Of sixty miles and
yards. 1t is difficult to
form any mental picture from these fig
ures. Brighton (the queen Of watering
places in 1881 had 20,379 inhabited
houses, so that London in 1888 added
to itself a town bigger than Brighton.
London has $4,000 annually added (Ly
1irth) to its population; has over | 900
hips and 10000 sailors in port every
lay; as many beer shops and gin pala.
es as would, if placed side by side,
tretch from Charing Cross to Ports.
mouth, distance ofseveDty- Eight miles;
as IS, 900 drunkards annually brought
eiore its magistrates; has seventy miles
open shops every Sunday; a yearly
elvery in its postal districts of 298.-
~, 900 of letters. Eight hundred and
~ trains pass Clapham junction every
", and the Transportation (under
ound) Railroad runs I,2l1 trains
cry day. The London Omnibus Com
ny has over 700 BUSES, which carry
200 900 passengers annually. 1t is
IRE dangerous to walk the streets of i
n Ion than to travel by railroad or t
'ss the Atlantic from New Orleans TO
Terpool The cost of gas for lighting
ndon annually is $3,0OO.O0O. Lon. p
D has 400 daily and weekly newspa- s.
.. The ancient and famous city Of
ndon was first founded by Brute, the
Jan, in the year of the world $500
that since the first building it is 3O57
RS. The draining of London is su-
b, and the death rate very low.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Extraordinary Bargains In Ladies
Muslin Underwear.

{l20 dozen ladies' muslin corset covers, high
neck, finished seams, buttons and huiton-holes
not worth 25c, bur tiIe brss
l5lc each.
90 dozen ladies cambria corset covers, pearl
buttons the hest rcr offered at 25c each, but
not worth So.
80 dozen Ladies' fine cambria corset COY ers.
shaped neck Hamburg trimmed not worth
62Jc, but the best value ever offered NJ 30c each
so dozen lndics' fine muslin "lelnise, cam
brio ruffle, rows Of inserting aud iucks, the
best ever offered at'35t each
65 dozen ladies fine muslin drawers HAM
burg ruflie, it'll tncks above, not worth so,
but the hest ever offered at 37lc per pair
so dozen ladies fine muslin walking skirts,
cambria ruffic, with four tucks therein and
TWO clusters Of eight line tucks nbove, the
best value ever shown at the price, only SOC
each.
so dozen ladies fine muslin night dresses,
solid yoke Of all over enbroidrrs, SO niche:
in length, extra quality, worth 81, only S0c
each
Biidal seis that formerly we we've OBLIGED tc
ask S. for are now offered at So so; hest mus
Inns, Medc lace edging and nsertines.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

Phosphorus matches were no, sn,o..,
i"'ly made until 1888. IntoIcrably bad
'nry then we're, dangerously inaamma
Die horribly poisonous to the make, .
ana injurious to the lungs of the con
'0"cr'. 1t required ano her discovery
~ Schroeder. in 1913, TO chance NJ,
'onou' waxy into inocuous red brick
phosphorus in order that these def.o,.
might he remedicd and to give us the
safety match of the present dav
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

In Germany npothecarie' are not al
,owed TO sell miscellaneous articles on
,bc ground that such sales are likely to
d;vert the clerks attention from the del
icate duty of compromising medicines :
There arc drug stores where mis'eilans
IN. articles are for sele, but no ore
.oriptious can be prepared in the" u IN
las, under very severe penalties. Po'
,onous articles are kept in room re
..ryed exclusively for them
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

The champion gormand Of tho s,.,,
I" sand to reside in CbaneyviIlo Calyer,
county. lie can at an ordin,rv ,.ai
dispose Of shoulder of bacon. baking
Of bread for family of six persons. and
"r'nE a quart Of coffee and clabber each
10 wash 1t down, besides eating an u,u,l
allowance of vegetables in addition
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

- grant has received from Charles
L. Webster 4 Co., publishers of Gen
"r'ht's book $500, 900. the first install.
"en' Of her share ef the proceed. Of III,
sale OF her husbands book 1t is stated
'h'' another 500, 900 will soon be nail
TO her.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

Americans are the third highest in
point OF number Of the foreigners resid.
ing IN Japan, according to statistic,
published in a native paper The
chinese stand at the head Of tho n,
with FIJI residents, followed BY tho
English with GlS, the Americans pun.
herring ls7.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

"old SorrrI." the charged which bore
'''"'' jackson Ger many a long
league IN the Shenandoah Valley in the
times that tried men. sonl. " b.s -
'n' debt Of nature after career of tbir.
" three ycars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
NOTICE,
n.

Having at considerable expense secured
FINE YOUNG JACK from Kentucky, he will
be let to limited number o MARES dnrinO
the present season, commencing April lat and
ending June Both, 1886, at Cox Station
Terms $40 cash. Grooms fee so cents in
each case, both to be paid in advance
Having secured a sober and careful groom
wal not be responsible for accidents.
NH l9'cm WILLS 4 MILTON.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

II YOU are suffering from sense OF
.x,,sme WEAKNESS. try one bottle OF
Ax.r's saps .pariila. 1t will cost you
I'm, one dollar, aud do you incslcuIabl'
,ooa It will do away with that tires
ceiling. aud give you new life an(
esergy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Low Prices on Curtain scrims!

We have placed on sale 30 pieces Curtain
Scrims, 4 styles in lace striped, worth l24c,
only l0c yer yard. 60 pieces, IL different
STYLES lace striped Curtain Scrims. worth l5c,
only l21c per yard 40 pieces extra fine lace
stribed Curtain Scrms, excellent styles worth
25c, only lsc per yard. Third floor take
elevator.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Great Distress Ia 1rynn.

The British gov, rnment has placed
gnnboats at the service of Mr.. luke in
MS work of relieving the distress among
the inhabitants of the islands along the
Western Irish coast Iudescribable dis
tress has been developed among the peo-
pie inhabiting the Arran Isles, off Gal
way, who, besides having hardly any
thing but moss and sea-grass left to eat.
are uikhout flo ond ofto, ,u;,t
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Administrators Notice,

OapHAs's CouRr OF CHARLES COUNTY, Scr ;
March %. 1886.
NRDERED by the Court, that Albert
| Milstead and Robert Y. Mlstead
administrators of Edward Mllstead, de-
ceased give the notice required by law to
The creditors OF said deceased, TO exhibit their
claims. legally authenticated, by advertise
meni inserted in some one newspaper publish
cd in Charles county, Maryland, once in each
# three successive weeks.
True copy-test;
J.B. MATTINGLY, Reg. Wills Chas. Co
NOTICE.
TTSHIS is TO give notice, that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Charles county, Maryland, letters Of admin is
tration on the personal estate of
EDWARD MILSTEAD,
,.,e ne said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
hv warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, TO the
'nh,rribers. on or before The 26th day Of Sept.
neyt They may otherwise by law be ex'
nInded from all benefit of said deceased estate.
Given under our hands this Goth day OF
ALBERT MILSTEAD,
ROBERT /. MILSTEAD.
Administrators OF Edward Milstead.
| NH 26-am
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

1t i officially announced from Rome
Mat Archbishop Gibbons and other
church digni'arics will be made cardi.
nails at the April eonsis,orv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

Good Clothing Almost Civ
en- Away.-Oehm and Son of 230
W. Pratt Street Baltimore are closing
out the balance of their Winter Stock at
prices all now unknown in the trade.
See their advertisement in another col
umn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
SCHOOL CoHjfys..----..,.s
LdW 'AOAbh "

Law AVAbh
In accordance with .
Judge Stone to the General 'l' a :.
OF this State bill la. boo, So - -
'h'Fei" by Mr.. Mu.che, ,s i n,as fripg
Tue manner ofapPoin men, 81 s.bo.,l
c commissioners Judge Stone. position
! that the appointment Of School rommi,.
' ',o1er' Is not part ofrhe duty ola court,
ana serves to impede the v.os,lno.. If
Tue Judiciary is tenable. bu, ,ber. are
many reasons why the Muscbo.,o bilI in
law "O' OeeO"e .
i"' OIL provides ,ba. the
appointment Of School Co,nr,;..;ooer.
tor {, Charles Prince George. and St.
Sarys counties shall be lodood ,.;,h rho
Governor. The appointment, Of School
commissioners for the other oon,,;.. Il
the State is still left with the courts
such a law is therefore sectional and
not uniform, consequently in di,ee. vio.
la'Ion of Article VIII Section a Of the
!. which specially provide.
Tor a uniform system Of educa,;I, Anv
hoe r -
OF the school Laws must be
uniform If it is in the povI Of the
Legislature to pass any other lat sucb
law as would be apple lble all the
oun'Ies' it would equally as rdsopable
Q accord it the right to pass law al.
owing some Of the counties of h State
chooI Commissioners, and otbls none
ld to place the appointing ,Iower Of :
e School Commissioners of oayb conn.
10 different hands.
Another reason why the bill should b
: become a law, is, that il hoes no, h
NEEDY the evil complained Erbat !, n,
does not relieve the judiciark iof this 4,
cut to which it solely applies OF
the power to appoin the 81
'ooI Commissioners. 4 relieve, !.
m Of the extra judicial uty 40 o.
ar as three counties of the eli nj are a. e.
'erned' and the nppointmer of the IA
col Commissioners of the her 20
lty (Calvert) is still left wit EN- ~,
other words the power to / jppoint 10
sui unrepealed, but tb num- GRO
of appointments ara Il, ID r.,
very thing the court 81 to be- To
Of the bill does not to It is do,
tore clear thai the bill viii ct en- per
. the usefulness of the judi |'afy by 10,
9 from it power of apps 3 aimeDl r.,
.'gh'fully belongs elsewher
third reason is. we . sat. 20,
with our board d AhoOl :,
:. +: :: &: :: ): :.
hat may haasI I
them from gun
as passed rom mis-
tms,t os ~ Oi the
'"c sm We,
Tue wr tres
'0 r pie
" way
"'"s' thin
II be Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

a recent rise in The mrrket price of
The stock of the Ne ropolitap St,oo,
Hallway Of Washington is. it is said
"ne to purchases male for phihd.lnhi,
account 1t Is susp c'cI that the syn.
dlcnte of cable railroad owners bavin,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
ORDER n ISL.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
No. $50 Equity.
Hiram C. Hover vs. DAME, B. Keifer ct al.

nRDE RED by the Court this 9th dav d
~ February. in the year 1886 that The
auditors report made and filed in the above
case be finally ratified aud confirmed unles,
cause to the contrary be shown on or befort
the 18th Monday in March next; provided copy
Of this order be inserted il some newspaper
published in Charles county ONE in each d
three successive weeks prior to the said fourtl
Monday OF March next
j. SAMUEL TURNER Clerk
Ct Ct for Charles County.
True copy-Tcst
j. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
NH set
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

ia" C"nsuI-General Of Bolivia state,
mat on and after April next the Re.
Puollc OF B"livi' will enter the Univer.
cal Postal Union
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

Shades Of the SOC lot-Cafeoda, Ash
es Of Rose, Samac, Elephant Gray, Tan
Eeru, Quaker Drab. Sage Brown, GOl
den Brown, Old Gold, Chocolate, 1t
and DIX. Grays, Seal and Havana Browns
Myrtle Green, Navy Bronze, Cardinal
Garnet and Black. More colors thar
above for reasons that many shade of
little darker, little Lighter. BY fal
the best line yet shown. SOC per yard
4O-in. Homcspuns at 50c-3 shades
Of brown. 3 Of gray, Almond, Havana
Tan and Slate A big moneys worth,
Ga Wool Tricots, 81 90, in variety
Of assorted Checks and Mixtures and
Bronze, Leather, Tobacco, Dark Ha-
vana, Almond, Beige. Pigeon Gray,
Mo lie, 1t. Med. and DIX. GrayS. DIX.
Green and Navy. Ga, 81 per yard.
As 10. oil wool Customers, in Cream,
CafeOda, Royal Purple, Electric Blue,
Almond. Pigeon Gray, Sral Brown
Quaker Drab and Navy Blue. These
Cashmers are standard goods and sold
by US the last four seasons, and are Of
an excellent texture and beautiful finish
45 in. 75c per yard
IL in. all wool Scotch Cheviots. gen.
uine Scotch mixtures and combinations
of broad and narrow stripes, diagonal
and plain in rich effects.
AZ in. "Knickerbocker Suiting, rich
mixtures. in new effects, produced by an
intermingliDg of three or four colors,
in sort Of pepper and salt fashion, one
color predominating to make the shade
- in. Canvas Cloth. fabric destined
to become very popular, the warp is
hard twisted, aud the filling is a "shot-
ted thread of different colors, produc-
Ing an Illuminated effect.
The above goods take precedence so
far in spring flbrics. and are well wor-
thy the attention Of early buyers. Send
for samples
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

These measure 40 inches, and what we
would send to any customer who should ask
US to send Black Cashmere dress on a
t'carte blanche order
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
We have also opened

New Invoice Of Plaid and Checked Nainsooks,
at l2ic, which are usually sold at lsc.
We shall place on sale ITO pieces Sc inch
Shifting Percales, no two pieces alike, espe-
cially suitable for shirt waist, soft finished,
no dressing, worth l5c, only l23c.
5000 yards Genuine ''Freres koechlin
French Satteens, nearest possible approach 70
Follard silks in elegant stY les and colorings,
IS yer yard.
New line of Spring and Summer emoroide-
ries, Long Cloths and All-Overs, in white
ami colors, with narrow edgiugs to match
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

10 I.aJ maIicrs N Phlaj srh'a WISH W
secure the Metropolitan road win
view to CONVEX, it into cable road as
. basis upon which to secure charters
,or other lines from Congress.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
HaIyIant independent.
Port Tobacco, Md.

a copy Of the first book on arithmetic
7' which only 'Wo copies exist. was sold
+" London recently for s2Oe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

State, consequently upon the
of the greatest good to the create
her VIC would be willing to
the evil results that might 10y
material change in our school o'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26

For low prices of Lumber, see advertise
uent of Willett & Libby.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
.SHERIFF'S SALE
Valuable Real and Personal
Property.

10y virtue of a writ OF Fier Facias issued
} out Of the Circuit Court for Charles
county, at the suit Of Jessie c. Ergood, Julias
Huge and Charles G. Homer, trading rs J.
C. Ergood & Co., against the goods and chat
ties, lands and tenements of George A. TAYLOR
to me directed, have seized and taken in
execution, all the right, title, claim, interest
and estate, at Law, and in equity of the said
George A. Taylor, in and TO til. following
nrnnertY 10 Wit:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Handsome Danask Tnu,ol.

During the month of March -
present 70 our customers Of Charles COM , =
Que hGndTed pairs Of our handsome donbi,
Damisk Towels, worth 81 a pair 1 TUE
elegant lo"elS are all pure fine linen T Test
are one yard and quarter long ana , duey
quarters Of yard wide, immense w. ' ans
are decorated with a beautiful wide co,a ana
border Two of these magnificent ' ,o,r,,i
will be presented TO each customer wbo ,J IVES
$ worth ofour dry goods at SPECT AZ ~ 1 miy,s
PRICES One thousand yards Of real a n ,on,
quality plaid muslin only six cents a ~aI EUOa
Extra good quality cloth for men AZ III -
wear, one yard and half wide imm ooys
double width, special bargain at 81 nr;"o !.
duced to SOC yard. Silks 371c, Six soe
silks G2c, CSC, SIC, 81, 81 Is. Colorqd M
Velvets CSC. 'O'eu DIX
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Note to Customers out of the City

For the benefit Of our customers living at a
distance we have arranged for the publication
of an Illustrated catalogue, TO he issued at an
early date, and will gladly mail it free 10 any
address upon request. Send US your name
in full, with town, county and State. Ad-
dress.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
Candies I
Candies F.!
Sellers Liver Pills.

ACT DIRECTLY ON THE LIVER.
Cure ChiIls and Fever, Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Bilious 6olic, Constipation, Piles,
Palpitation Of the Heart, Dizziness, Coated
Tongue, Sleeplessness, and all diseases Of the
Liver and Stomach. Ifyou do not "fee very
well, single pill ~ bed time stimulates the
stomach, restores the appetite, imparts vigor
to the system. For sale by Howard Bros
at % cents box. jy Palm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-26
FOR SALE

A Fine Large Mule, a First Class OK Gar,
aud genuine South Down Buck, Apnly -
". b. POSEY.
NH ls'tf Issue, Charles County, Nd
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-17
Mexican Pension Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., July r.
The Senate to-day pass I'd the House
bill granting pensions to the soldiers
and sailors of the Mexican war. AS
amended and passed. the bill directs
the Secretary of the Interior to place
on the pension roll the names of the
surviving officers and enlisted men.
including marines, militia and vol
unteers, who, being duly enlisted,
actually served sixty days with the
army or navy of the United States in
Mexico, or on the coasts or frontier
thereof, or en- route thereto in the
war with that nation, or who were
actually engaged in a battle in said
war, and were hOnorably discharged.
and their surviving widows, PRO
vided that such widows have not re.
married. And provided that every
such officer, enlisted man, or widow.
who is or may become 81 years Of
age, or who is or may become subject
to any disability or dependence
equivalent to some cause recognized
by the pension laws as a sufficient
reason for the allowance of "A pension,
shall lie entitled to the benefits of the
act, except where such disability or
| dependency was incurred in aiding
or abeltiDg the late rebellion. The
pensions are to be So month, pay
able only after the passage of the act.
The law is not to apply to persons
already receiving pensions at or over
that rate, and where persons entitled
under this law are already receiving
pensions less than So month, the
pension shall only be for the differ
ence up to So.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-17

Private DalZell is out in one of his
characteristic letters on the Presi-
dents veto messages. AS usual, he
is rather extreme in his remarks and
perhaps trifie bitter, but he makes
some telling hits. For instance ::
Lucky will the old Andersonville
and Libby prisoners be indeed if
Grover Cleveland does not forward to
them bill for their clothing, board
ing and lodging before this Admins
tration closes. Certain it is, ifsuch
bill passes Congress. he would almost
break his neck in his haste to approve
it, if indeed, he has not already done
so, in vetoing pension bills"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-17

had the scars of the bullet left, and
who had twenty-five years of neural
gia for serving his country. Every
man who thought that the fathers Of
the Democratic party were instinct
with the heroism of Concord and
Lexington, would vote for the min
ute man of 1861, who got bullet in
his head when on his way to join 1.-THE
boys in blue" Applause.
Various other speeches were made.
! Mr.. Snowden (Dem., Pal thought
that the gentleman from Maryland
tMr. McComas) deserved the thanks
of the House for hin manly courage
in adhering TO the merits of the case
! Mr.. Matson Dem, Ind. assured Mr.
McComas that the bill would receive
the early consideration of the com
mittee. The bill was referred-yeas
1870. nays 1lS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-07-17
A Horrible Trag cdy.

PITTSBURG, July 12.-Some time
since the wife of John III. Duvall OBJ
tanned a divorce, and on the same
day married Jacob Fl. Jones. DuvaII
made no effort to prevent the mar.
riage. This evening DuvalI vent to
Jones, and on the pretence of bring
ing the latter to his house on a friend.
~ visit, decOyed him to the house,
which stands near the brow of hill.
In stroll about the premises, Duvall
led Jones back of an old barn stand
ing near by, and when safe from OBJ
servatiOn and far beyond the hearing
of any other person, seized can of
vitrol, which he had concealed there
for this purpose, and threw the liquid
INTO the face of the unfortunate Jones.
Stunned by the fearful pain caused by
the burning acid. Jones fell to the
ground writhing in agony, while his
assailant stood by and gloated over
his horrible work. After watching