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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
The Age IF Fish.

Many statmenis have been made as to
the great age fish may attain. Some
persons think that there are carp at
Fountaineblcau, that date back to the
time Of Francis I, but the majority is
,keptical in regard to this, and for good
reasons. Professor Spencer + Baird
thinks that we mny allow an age of 800
years for certaiu'carp. There is nothing
5ayshe, to prevent fish from living almost
indefinitely, since they have no period of
maturity, and grow every year of their
life. In Washington there are goldfish
that have belonged to the same family for
fifty years, and they appear to be scarcely
any larger than, they were when pur-
chased In the royal aquaria at St
Petersburg, there are fish that are 140
years old. Some Of these are fully five
times larger than they were when intro-
duced, while others have gained but
fraction of an inch in length. 1t appears
that in China thore are sacred fish ofstill
greater age.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
SUEfyG the COLLECTORS.


The dockets Of July term Of the Cir
cult Court for this county, present the
unusual spectacle Of being shin
sled over with snits sgainst
the Tax Collector. That the
State should bring sui, is no surprise,
as the official head Of the Treasury De
paFtmest = peculiar composition, and
'os'csses ideas aud notions peculiarly
his own. 1t is surprise. hopeyer that
the County Commissioners should sue.
because the Board is composed Of a rea-
'ouabIe aud intelligent set Of men, who
Know the pccuniary condition Of our
taxpayers, and must know that to press
the Tax Collectors means to press the
people. In view of the poor market
and low prices Of products. it has been
IN most cases an absolute impossibilty
for the tax payers to settle their accounts,
and to press them would be a hardship
bordering on to cruelty. Yet the Tax
Collectors having been sued, & there is
now no other alternative for them lot 20
enforce settlement of the taxes due BY the
taxpayers, so as to save their
own property and that Of their
bondsmen from execution. The hard
ship Of the proceeding will fall the most
heavily on the poorer class. who are en-
tirely dependent upon the proceeds of
their crops to meet all such expenses
a few have other resources to draw
upon aud Of course will not materially
suffer, but the majority in consequence
of not finding ready sale for their pro-
dnce may expect to be driven to the
wall, and have their small effects ex-
posed for sale, if no: sold
Heretofore the Commissioners when
in want of funds issued calls upon
the collectors for such sums as we're
nee led, which ranged from $500 to
$500, and the collectors found but little
trouble in meeting tn, demand -
But by the suits against the Collectors
the whole amount due by the taxpayers
of the county is demanded Of them, CT
else judgment will be obtained against
them.
To sue the collectors in SIX
after the taxes become due aud
colectble BY distraint is new feature in
the management of the affair, Of the
county and it may work we'll, iiconSist
emily carried out, but it never having
been done, before, it Is not popular
act, and the fact of It's being done this
particular year when our people are IN
such a. distressing state Of poverty,
makes it severe hardship,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Loss by Strikes.

In estimates made by the State Labor
Statistician, says the Maryland Rcpub-
li;an, the direcf loss in wages to the la
borers Of Maryland, from the Strikes of
1884 to Sc, is S262, 800. More than a
quarter Of million Of dollars thrown
away. For no benefits, either direct or
indirect, can be said to have ACQUIRED to
them in Consequence Of these strikes
Only one trade is reported as succeeding.
The tin can makers, in their strike Of
1885, gained an increase Of wages. after
losing some time, in all over one moaTIr
Of the season. How we'll do these facts
confirm the knights Of Labcr ia their
position Of decided opposition to all
strikes Mr.. Powderly has denounced
them freely az demoralizing and in
hostility 70 the real interests of working
men. II will be step forwerd in our
and promotion Of the pros
peri;y and happiness Of the entire ma
ton, if some permanent board Of arb-
tration can be constructed and empow-
cred to settle all difficulties between en-
ployers and employees, without the
laager and disturbance of strikes. A
quarter million dollars is more money
han the working men Ct this State can
afford to throw away for the mere glory
If the thing and the fun of strike,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

he San Francisco Bulletin calls at
: / ;on to the fact that the next United
- es Senator from California will be
en- under political conditions for
which no parallel is furnished except in
case of the first Senator's elected -
IRE will be no hold.over Senators in
he next Legislature Neither party
have, therefore, any hoarde,f peliti-
power In November a full Senate
!, well as full Assembly will have to
mbodied by the electors This is a
polit cal event which the fram.r@ Of i've
titution contemplated should have
taken place in 1882 Blu hya ch an ot
very peculiar circumSra e. it ha> bee.
postponed 10 1886 OF the forty S.ua-
err. who will be chosen only tw.nyw
SIT for tour years; that is to say, the
Sen tors from the even districts At
tie general election in 1888 Senator's
vii have to be elected from the odd
districts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

Willie digging cis'ern a few days
.-'o on the site Of Fort London. built by
Washington after the battle Of Fort Ne
ces-ity1 in Pennsylvania in 1856, to pro-
tcct Winchester against the French and
IN ans, there were found portion Of a
, Teton with hair aud teeth buttons,
ir cannon wheels, balls, grape shot
NJ hand grenade These war relies
prirr TO the revolution attract much at
ion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The courts of Now York have decided
fat Mo-srs Garrett. King, Davis,
Spencer. Cowon and others are the true
ow, ers of the Staten Island Terminal
jund Company Stock aud not Barnes,
the agent they appointed to buy the
lsn1s for them. This decision restores
co.urcl of the stock and the manage
i.,nt' Of the af irs of the company to
tn, L. ( .. II. r and IT. ffiends.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

Russia is said to be gathering strength
for the coming s:orm by the building OF
f,rifcations. the gathering of war mate-
rial and liucs of railway for quick com
muuicauou between the capital AID / er
frontier strategic points and the mobil-
ing and drilling Of her. vast armies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The employees Of the House Of Repre-
81 tatvcs are much disgusted at their
I ure to gobble IN months extra pay
doing nothing II not satisfied they
hal better rrsien Bills granting leave
Il Absence, with pay, should be run
taIough the veto ma'hne.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Collectors Sale.

DY virtue ofanthority vested in me as Col.
ID lector of taxes for the 4th Collection Dis
trict of Charles county, will sell at public
sale, to the highest bidder for cash, on
the premises
Tuesday, AWOuSt I7thy
between and o clock p. NJ, the following
properly to satisfy State and county taxes
due for the years 1884, 1885, to wit;
A Tract or parcel ofland lying inthe Fourth
Collection District called
WOOdbOroughy
Containing
$50 Acres; more less.
assessed in the name of VIM. Nay Tor.
Due for County Tax, 1885,. .Sl1 76
Due for State Tax, 18S4,..-..... 7 %
Interest from Jan. /, 1885
Due for County Tax, 1861. Sf2 90
Due for State Tax. 1885......,,.., , IS
Interest from Jan. l, 1886.
The above real property will be sold by the
Collector as authorized by the Act of 1874,
chapter 1853, and the proceeds will be applied
TO the payment of the taxes for the above
years with the interest and all costs that may
accrue under this sale,
ALIEN. c. MONTGOMERY,
" 23-ct Late Collector End District.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The ouly coIored Catholic priest in
II erica has been assigned to church
i New York. He was born a slave IN.
@uri. and educated in the Propa.
gand, At Rome
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The entire number Of dismssas in
4, Treasury Department which will be
rsedl by the legislative appropriation
III ia it- present shape is estimated at
:. hundred and nxiY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

TIA particle of calomel or any other
d eriouS substance enters into the
com osition of Ayers CAthartic Pills
he contrary, those who have used
o.lomel and nthcr mineral poisons, H.
u ,ine. find Ayers Pills invaluable
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The Secretary Of the Interior has is
ed an order requiring every officer and
emp loyee of the department receiving or
dill ur<ing public moneys to make week
] cash reports showing all sources of
2 cip's aud ex, cndi,nrcs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

Its stated that Mrs Grants share Of
proceeds Of the sale Of her husband
memoirs will net her 1000 II
this is so it is the largest sum ever real
lied by an author for the sale Of any
l-,tory
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

4 British Royal Commissions has in
rncat,d Pasteurs method treating
drophobia and declares it to be one Of
the most important medical discoveries
1T this country
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
a Cyclone. destructive of all prof

a Cyclone, destructive Of all prof
. % he holder and bonanza for shrewd
ny Of Clothing. has just reached the
Recent stock of Reliable Clothing
made by Oehm 4 Son of Baltimore. =
Th' are determined to clear out every
.e ming this Seasons Garment, and
ste prices will prove it. Don't over
J the corner Of Hanover aud Pratt
SOr Clothing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The miny At Philadelphia now CON
/ ~ thirteen rcns u gold coin and eight
ndred and. foty-oue tong Of silver
coin, the tw, valued AZ S35 600 900
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
FARMS FOR SALE.

For sale two small desirable farms, on
ten or twenty years credit, the purchaser to
nav legal interes. on the purchase money semi
annually. Apply 20
A POSEY.
Port Tobacco, Nc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

Hrse IN had at all times splendid stock Of
Dress Goods, Slss, Mourning Goods. Ladies
and Misses Wraps, Jerseys, Shawis Linen
Fabrics, Flnnnels, Blankets Quilts Goods
for Men and Boys Tear, Gents FURNISHING
Goods, Domestic Goods, Ginynams. Prints
Satines, Hosiery, Underwear, Laces, SC.
We offer only such goods rs We think will
prove Of good value for the price paid The
price in plaig figures marked on every article
from which there is no abatement.
Having been established in busicess in Bal.
iimere for IS years, and built up a large
trade by fair dealing, courtesy ard attention 10
the wants Of customers, we think it will lie TO
The advantage Of the readers of this PAPER 10
Zeal with US. Samples will be sent To seiec,
from when we receive plain and explicit di.
rec,ions OF what is probably wanted.
NH l2-cm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

SFA ~~SO4OO 4VUs 1s
Two Of our handsome, extra large sin
Satin Dnmask Towels worth 81 will he me-,
sented to each customer from Charles COUNT
who buys So worth of Dry Goods.
Albatross and Nuns Yelling, pure Wool
double width, beautiful spring shades, 81 Jc,,
just received To- 600 yards of beautiful
Spring Dress Goods in al! the lovely and new
style shades, the elegant Dress Goods arc
worth 20 cents a yard, the price is reduced ~
Is cents.
Another big let of Home spun Dress Goods
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 yards for 81. '''
Black Cashmere Shawls, pure wool. 81 IN
SMrah Silks. extra wide width, excellent
quality, IN al the new spring shades, cash
value 81, price reduced to So cents N'''
Satines, Navy Blue, Garnet and Browa
Is cents. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

State SeDaior Johnson says the clause
, the now marriage law compelling the
Of the Camrh.il' index was stricken
10 the Senate
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Collectors Sale.

Dv virtue of authority vested in me as- Col
| ector Of Taxes for the lth Collection Dis
rirt Of Charles county, will sell al public
sale, to the highest bidder for cash, on ;eic
premises,
Friday. August 18th, 1888,
between and O'clock D. m, the following
property to satisfy state and county taxes
due for the year of 1885, to wit:
All that tract or parcel Of land lying in the
Alb Collection District, called
Luckett's Hardship, etc.
containing
365 Acres; moro or less.
Assessed in the name of Daniel W. IIaw-
kins heirs.
TO county tax. 18S5............$86 so
TO State tax, l885............ 6 So
Interest from Jan ] 1886.
The above real property will be sold by the
Collector as authoaized by the Act of 1874,
chapter 483, and the proceeds will be applied
10 the payment of the taxes for the above
year with the interest and all costs that may
accrue under this sale.
ALIEN. C. MONTGOMERY,
" 23-ct late Collector 4th District.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Port Tobacco, Md.

Maxwell. the murderer Of Prellcr. IN
Louis. has Ssrn sentenced TO be
unR on the 9th NJ &ugusr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Wash Goods Department.

Somebody else's less; not ours inst OPEN
ed 80 piece. plain Navy Blue and Black French
satteens. Should be 80 cents, only n cents
per yard.
Figured Crazy Cloths were really intended
for mkt summer, We think DO YOU wish to
he ahead of the fashion? Only II cents per
ward
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

Grssshoppers in clouds haze settled
1,un IN Dakota and cleaned cut whole
i.lds Of wheat, grass &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Ribbon Department.

''Sasies are the rage, and becoming more
universally worn every day. We off, r Sash
Ribbons in Newport and Orient.l Blocks, and
hoIres, in 5hlck and colors, I inch IL IL. from
Is eents to 81 so per yard.
None can hare better nor cheaper, consid.
ering quality first.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

The wheat CROP VI California for the
-a.en, wear " estimated nt "a, 600 GOO
Bushels.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
TERMS or SALE.


DY virtue of authority vested in me as Col
ID lector ofTaxeS for the 4th Collection Dis
trict of Charles county, | will sell at public
sale, to the highest bidder for cash, on the
PREMISES.
Thursday, August 18th. 1886,
between l and o clock p. M, the following
property, to satisfy State and county taxes,
due for the ear 1885, to wit;
A tract or parcel of land lying in 4th Col
lection District called
Goats Lodgeyetca
containing
$50 Acres; more or less.
ASSESSED in the name of VIM II Berry.
Due for county tax, 1SS5......~$4S %
Due for State tax, 1S85......... COS
Interes' from Jan ! 1886.
The above real property will be sold BY the
Collector as authorized by the Act of 1874,
chapter 1873, and the proceeds will be applied
10 the payment Of the taxes for the above
year with the interest and all costs that may
accrue under this sale.
ALEX. C. MONTGOMERY,
iy 23-ct late Collector 4th District
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Hosiery Oenartment.

Every line we have is a bargain, and rep
resentative is CO dozen Ladies' fine Seal Brown
Cotton Hose, split feet. Real value 37}cts.,
only % cents per pair.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Glove Department.

For driving, shopping, boating, seashore
mountain aud around wear, We offer la
dies 6-button Monsquetare Channels Skin
Gloves, worth fully 81, only IS cents per pair
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
En- broiderY Department.

Better moneys worth than ever before. -
lust opened 80 pieces OF 45-inch Swiss Flounc.
ings, excellent work, worth 81 80 only ST &c
per yard.
Also % pieces 45-inch ditto better and heav-
Ter open worked worth 81, only 81 25 per
yard,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Candies |
Candies f!

have also ADDED 10 my stock choice lot OF
wrench and Plain Candies. and Foreign
rrults, ana invite your attention TO the Same.
Hoping to receive the same liberal share
patronage as has been in the past accorded
me, lnvibe an examination 81 my stock and
feel sure that can satisfactorily supply your
wants. Mrs. G \ WADE,
j. l2-u at postofsee, Port Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
LOTS OF GOODS ARE GOING FOR
LESS THAN REGULAR PRICES.
Lots of Goods are Moving Fast
at Regular Prices.
LOTS OFGOODS ARE SCARCE at
ALMOST my PRICE,.

NE have reduced where we thought it
w necessary, in order to cause the dispos-
Al OF any surplus stocks We have lois of
goods right in the height of their season.
which cannot be bought for less. MANY lines
which cannot be bought as low; and TO-DAY
call attention to the following numerous De-
p ,rtment Bargains.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

For low prices of Lumber, see advertise.
ment of WilIett b Libby.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
COLLECTORS SAFE

10y virtue Of authority vested ~
l1 Collector Of Taxes for the an r 'u as
Ion District Of Charles county, will sel g.
public sale to the highest bidder for c, sIa AZ
the premises, ' 'O' oaSn, on
Saturday. AmguSt the l4,b
between l and o'clock p. M. the follo,.,
property to satisfy State and COUNT t0' wv.
lot the years 1884 and 1885, TO wit '"Ae' oue
A tract OF or parcel land living II i.
Collection District, called '''e 4th
Part of Smiths Levels etc
containing
$50 Acres; more or less.
-, Assessed in the name of George : =
Thomas heirs. &c .. {.
Due for county tax, 1884 .. Goa %
Due for State tax, 1884. 90 .
Interest from Jan. 1, 1885. %
Due for County Tax, 1885. con
Due for State Tax, 1885. o. o.
Interest from Jan. l, 1886. %
The above property will be sola !.
Collector as authorized by the A., 80 y he
chapter 1873, and the proceeds will ~. ~ isl4
TO the payment ofthe taxesfor the a applied
with the interest and all costs thew ~, ytars
under this sale. may accrue
ALEX. c. N0NTCOvRpv
ly 23-ct lste C0llectsr ~, IN ~
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Douglas w eIch,
CONSTABLE.


Having been appointed Constable and given
good and sufficient bond, and intending to
devote my entire time to the duties of the
Office ! FeFy respectfully solicit business in
ali parts OF the county. Collections special
", and prompt returns guaranteed. Post
Of1ee address, Pori tobacco Charles county,
Mare aud $50; jy 16-fm;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

We have already sold nearly as many as W
sold all of last season. We are getting tn
upper hand OF the White Suit Trade Mud
correctly, Two and three pieces, plain, medi
81 90, i 10, s 40, 90, 90, 8 90, 80, II 90
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Black Goods Department.

I TO combine with "nl silk fabric, or for full
suit in pieces 4o-inyh black all wool Lace
Cloth (coiiec suck Extremely popular, and
hs values go is worth 81, only - cents per
yard
~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Washington.
Special Notice No. 2.

Will receive large size extra fine qua
Bridal Quilt worth 81 so.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Silk Dlepartment
White Suit Department.

Surah is TIE Summer silk, hence we offer
10 pieces 22-nch black French Surnh Silk
helongs AT Is cents. Only 90 cents per ard
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Belt Department.
Mems Wear Department.

Belts are worn more than ever, aud we
displaying big stock, comprising Can
Leather aud Alligator, at very low prices
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Mail Order Department

Mail orders foY the above, or for any
goods in our line, will receive our prompt
personal attention. Should any goods
purchased frum Us through tire mail not
prove entirely satisfactory we will cheer
fully refund the money upon their return
Give US Il trial order. Send for catalogue,
NOW ready.
N0fE.--We will prepay express on all
packages amounting to SO, and over to any
part o. the county, eseepI on shrting and
sheetiag muslins.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23

IS cent quality Of Mems Isle Thread Halt
Hose, in Black Navy Blue and Seal Brown,
is offered as special bargain, at only rs cent:
per palr.
Possibly no more at this price when these
are gone.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-07-23
Collectors Sale.

jy l6-bt
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-02
Jay GoU3d's SON.

~. \. otai b an atOut / WE.
Imet George Gould q day or two
since, and in his usually pleasant way
the sub, ect drif5ed into newspapers.
II suppose you receive quite a num-
Der Of newspapers every day; DO you
not?"
Eyes: between two and three hum
dred, all OF them containing some refer
ence or another to my father"
Are they mostly complimentary"
"Well," said George, laughing,
there may be q difference of opinion
as to the meaning of the word. ] don't
suppose, however, that ninety-nine in a
hundred newspaper statements are
based upon fact. They are all more or
less exaggerated. But the best way is
to take no notice of them"
Il presume you have lots Of eranks
visiting the Broadway o%sice?"
Scarcely a day passes but some one
has got a pet scheme to develop. Not
long since a man sent an improvement
for a car coupler or something of that
sort. Not receiving any answer by
mail he came here for the drawings
They couldn,tbefound. Then he wanted
$500 because we failed to return them.
But that's only N out Of a dozen such
instances"