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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02
s. Cox, Jr's. Appointment.-T


timore Sun of Wednesday states that Mr.
Samuel Cox, Jr., OF this county, has been APP
pointed cashier Of customs under Collector
Groome in the Baltimore custom-house. and
has been confirmed ny the Secretary of the
Treasury at Washington. lie gave bond
IN the sum OF SIS 900, and entered upon the
discharge of his duties yesterday. -
Mr.. Cox was born in this county, February
g, ls47, and was educated at the primary
schools of this county ani At Charlotte Hall,
in St. Msry's. lie was Democrat member
Of the Legislature in 1873 School Commits
sioner in this county four years, and last
fall was elected County Commissioner, which
Office he still holds lie is also member
of the Democratic State Central Committee
from this county. lie resigned the office
of County Commissioner yesterday. Mr.
Cox has always been warm personal friend
OF Congressman Compton, and owes his APP
pointment of cashier Of customs to him.
We congratulate Mr.. Cox, and commend
the efficiency Of the appointment, for there is
none more competent, honest aud deserving
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02
Rnlnrall.-rlc heavy rain fallo VI nls,


Tues'a, a Wednesday WIS very &c I urtve t.
road, Gu,vs end hill>iys The mlu roll'
nulcr Gilrin Hal i said - he almost impas,
IDLE, so Slso are many other Leading tno Igh-
fares in the county. The run under pr
thggrs at different times on Tursd y
.bd wednesday WAS so swollen rs
70 prevent trsv'l Mr. Al':it.ins
fruce adjoining far several Yards WIS CON
p'cicly drmDlirhej aud washed down iu,'
Pert Tobacco Greek Considerable damage
Is also said 10 have been done on both i les
oiZlchiu and Gilbert swsmps. On Tueslty
MIR. +. n. Frank Of Baltimore in attempting
to ford strcHm below CoN's Station in a
buggy, got over his depth and but for th-
narrowness Of the stream, both he aud his
team would have met with serious coOsc-
oueuccs. Several other mishaps ola minor
character, not worth noting, also occurred in
differ nj sections Of the county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02
A Remarkable Year..-This is a ba,

| n "iS - 4" DA u
year for persons who attach importance to the
supers titious prejudice against Friiay, says
the Baltimore Herald; 1t is we'll known that
sailors cannot be persuaded to commence i.
long or hazardous voyage on this day, but
this year the whole calendar has conspired to
unset the superst,tious theorist. A nervous
inquirer has pointed out that 1856 came in on
Friday. and will 60 out on Friday, and have
6fty-three Fridays. Two months in the year
come in on Friday, and two others go out on
Friday. There are five months in the year
tina, have five Fridays. The phases of the
Of the moon change FIVE times on Friday, and
the sun was eclipsed on March 5, which fell
on Friday. The longest day in the year and
the shortest both fall on Friday. This is a
tolerably large aggregate of fortuitous coinci-
dences. and will enable supers:itious persons
10 explain away calamities, strikes, murders
wars aud political frauds quite as satisfacto
r;;y AS the periheion passage of Saturn or the
appearance OF new comet.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02
Gold In the Treasury.-On July

Gold In the Treasury.-0n July 81
1885. the total gold coin aud bullion in thc
treasury was S24a, 3G7 ,595, gold certificate;
IN the treasury cash. Sl7,322, $50; gold GER
tGeatos in circulation, Sl2J, 2s9, 600 net
gold in the treasury, SIG, o7S, j9j. On
March 20, 1886 the total gold in the treasury
was sea-, 9ol ,G52i gold certificates in the
treasury was 81, Gsl coo; gold certificates in
circulation, S94 Sll go, and net gold in the
treasury coin aad bullion, $lI8, 9s9,9s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02
LOcaL Brenifles.
judge Jenkin. /. mending slowly.

Judge Jenkins is mending slowly.
Judge Stone aud family have returned to
the county.
The joliics, man in Baltimore city is friend
Dement, Of No. I Tobacco Warehouse.
The oyster scason will close on Thursday,
the 18th Of April.
The recent mild weather has given wheat
much greener appearance.
The newly appointed tax collectors are
busy preparing their bonds.
The s,ls Of the personal effects Of the late
Mrs. Lucy A. Herbert was made by her ad-
ministrators' yesterday.
The Legislature will adjourn on Monday
Our members will then return home TO pre-
pare explanations for the next campaign.
The jury for the May Term of Court was
drawn by his Honor Judge Stone, on Thurs
day--a complete list can be seen in another
column.
The Painfeld rm will be sold in sub
division. Anyone wishing to purchase por-
ton of the said tract Of land can apply to
A. Posey, Port Tobacco
During the past week the funeral prayer oil
the Democratic organization in this county
has been said by many a disgruntsd office
seeker.
representative Muschctte has had an
amendmnnt attached to tho oyster bill allow
ing Charles equal rights in the PatuXent river
with ST. Mary and Calvert counties.
The appointment of Mr.. s. Cox, Jr to a
Federal office will require his resignation and
the appointment Of Il new County Commits
sioner. The honor will doubtless fall to Mr..
Coxs district, and who is to be the coming
man is yet matter of conjecture.
A meeting Of the Racing and Trottng
Club was held at Benedict on Friday last at
which miscellaneous business was trans lcted {.
Another meeting will be held tomorrow
Arrangements are being perfected so AS to
have spring races in May.
Tourists to Yellowstone Park next season
might encounter Northwestern blizzard. II
they are wise men they will take q supply Of
the famous DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
usf ~, -
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YEARLY RITES.
ShinyIes. Plaster, Lime Tho scbocn'

NWIWI IV'7 49, !, ~
a. Mary Emma from Plymouth ~ ~
laden with 7o,ooo shingles, 30, 600 la'hs, Va.
flooring and other l.mber consigned TO
C,nt.du l.. Twiford ar we'd in Port Tobacco
Geek on Tuesday From his new stock Capt.
Twirord is now prepared to furnish his cusIo-
uers With every variety Of lumber at the
loves, cash prices, cheaper than the s'me can
BE- purchased ia any city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02

About the Grain CROPS The March
report Of the Department of Agriculture on
the consumption and distribution of the grain
crops makes the proportion of corn still in
the hands of farmers 40 per rent Of the last
crop One year ago the proportion of the
crop on hand was $40 per cent; two years
ago. b per cent. of the short crop Of 1888
it amounts to 10000 O05 bushels, %, 900
600 more than last March, aud pol 600 600
more than in March 1894. Tie proportion
is the lowest in the West, aver ,ging b per
cent. in twelve states. 1t is - per cent in
the South The proportion merchhntahle i
" 6 per cent which is Slightly above the
average Of a. series of years. The value of the
merchautable averages is IS cents per bush
81; Of the understandable, 81 cents This
makes The avcra e value of the stock on hand
33.3 cents, which is half cent per bushrl
more than the December value of tee crop,
when the aggregate value was estimated At
SG3i 0G0 900. The stock Of wheat in til
hands Of farmers is 50 per cent. Of the crop
1t was Sol one year ago aud y two ar
ago. 1t amounts to l07, 900 900 bushels
against i6o 900 00u list March, and 10 0. 0.
600 ,wo wears ago. II is only 1900, 90.
bushels more than in March, 1882, the short
Is, invisible supply Of recent years. The Wis
IDLE AMI invisible snppy March ! was there
fore 80, 900, OO0 bushels, against 2l2 900 oOJ
last Marc. The proportion OF the crop esti
mated for consumption within the county
.shsre grown IS ~ s per ccut. The average
weight per bnshel, estimated is 81 pounds
against ~ 3 for the previous crop, aud Sc ,
tor that OF 1884 The consumption for b.vA
aud other uses. the seed snwn, aud approx
matcly IS. 0O0. 900 bushels exported since IL
LIST Of March, 1875, mikes u distspud
equal to the supply fcom M,rch last.
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Transfer. orPropcrty.-Deeds.- Fro

Transfers OF Property .-Deeds.-Fron
v. W. Dyson to James Taylor for part 0
tract Of land called Davis Enlargement
consideration, s.. James Taylor aud wifi
to Catherine Dyson for part of tract Of land
called dyson Dispute; consideration, s.
Mary G. Swami and al to Emily Johnson ioI
tract Of land called "Fatherliug Discovery;
consideration, $500.
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Young's shoe House, Heilbr,

nc"n as, -, Sh" IL nouse, neltolun ola
for: The old wouan in the window. Men.
Calf Boots ESQ, 300, 400 and 500. Solid
Kip Boots zoo, $50 and 800. Brogans aud
Flow Shoes LOO l.23, l.50 Hand
sewel Caters 90. Electric Shoes .. 80. Kid
Button so Misses. and Boys School Shoe.
75cts az. Rubber Boots aud SHOES cfall kinds
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Terms Of Advertising For p'Hln n '.,s.
Il no Der square q lines for Tue hrst lnseI'
ZION n cents for each subsequent lilsol W.
Role and figure matter double tue ABOVE r""S'
Obituary notices half rates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02

The Palace Of Baltim re cit!
Clothing Es.,bl shment is Acme litll, ~
W Baltimore Street 4 visit will show y0l
the nr,trSI aud pretticst store i'll u limore.-
lis worth seeing for tins alone, aud no" her
&C can you get such stylish Gents ant
BOYS Clotntn4 Ior 50 little money
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-02

That slight cold you think 50 little of may
prove the forcrunner ola complaint that ma!
be fatal. Avoid this result by taking Aver
Cherry Pectoral, the best remedy for colds
gls, cLtarrh, bronchitis, incipirnt, con
sumption, and all other throat aud lung dis
eascs
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TptaI anh qnsoNal.

- n, O6e, M, lSpgrESnESr has !, 5,, :,
@ =, me ne 9 s,st eoor u The Masonic hrR
, ,"9sss q - q%o,. he Epi'e9pai Church
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Ponds EAtraet-Lars. sam, :, name,
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List Of Jurors The following is cor.
rect list Of the jurors drawn a. he Nav
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874,
PuLlised every Friday morning
4 pOsEY, Publisher

The veuur mans advocate,
The moor mans friend.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
SdeiScS Items.

Ed. CAT.-This part OF the Kingdom o.
Thomas is all right yet. No Que froze to
death so lar heard from.
Mr. W. Williams WAS out after q wolf when
the stern. come. The storm was SO bad that
he could not get home. 80 he went with the
storm. He run against q house about four
miles from home aud stayed until the storm
was over.
Thompson and Gilbert have lost about
hity head Of cattlo since Inc stosM coiau.ouc-
ed.
Mr.. Hunter has lost one COW. Mr. Fi.zsimou
lost ono by the Stable falling down On il.
Mr.. Grice is having We'll dug.
DR.. Patterson was back f5w days las;
week stopping OF his china.
Vim. Thompson is homo from his visit to
Nebraska.
Inoi.ce il recent issue OF your paper tia
If The reopie Of the east parr OF tae county
would deoide where they wauted Il postolEce
that Coihy would help then ger one We
think NC have decided. Every man bat four in
Randall township ana ali il Wendell town
ship that would be benefited by il signed II
petition Tor postoiEce ct the residence O,
\. j. sGrioe, but We nave lot heard anything
iorin it. AIR. Gree lives very near on Il direct
ine bstTeon Kenneth alu Cvlgy.
Cur Literary hos uriitei under guess.
sdoro anon,
TENDER Foor.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
KANSAS Cry No, Feb 18th 1886.

KANSAS CRY No, Feb 18th 1886.
EDIToG CAr:-The plan proposed
for the apport;ornent Of the state IN
to judicial districts. does not meet with
favor. n. committe, Of the house
reported tie bill, but it will undoubted-
ly be sent back to the committee
again Il puts Rush, Trego, Ellis,
Cove, St John, Wallace, Rocks, Gra-
ham, Sheridan. Thomas, Sherman,
Decatur, Rawiins and Cheyenne in
one Judicial district. TIE eastern
members 10 not want to give The
west anything.
DR.. Damn IS ii Florida and j. B.
McGonigal i at Cleveland Ohio. Tie
The bills that concern Thomas coun-
ty will be passed without argument,
undoubtedly, a bill has been introluc-
G | to make all section lines pail C
highways in Thomas county.
To-day l met Mr. McMaris. of New
Mexico. He is Fl Citing for the restor-
alton of the fradulant land grant in
the far west. He thinks Commission
er Sparks model man. and working
for the publics good. He says that
Sparks inform ed him that great ma
jority of the land patents of actual
settlers would be granted in short
time. Dir. n. contends that fDal
receipt is fully as good as patent
and that in buying land he would
take the receipt rs readily as he
would deed. in order TO defeat
the issuing Of a patent, fraud must be
alleged and substantiated.
The Judicial district bill provides
for holding the terms of court III
Thomas county.
McDride, OF Philips is thorough
western worker in the house.
Harback's chances for congress
again next fall are considered slim.
His appearance of a late date on the
floor of The house, in al intoxicated
cond ton was the last straw to bring
to the earth the burdened camel.
Hon. David Heron, of Jewell, seems
to be the faycrite in the race. Thorn
rs county deserves three delegates in
the Congressional convention mex,
year, and after talking with several of
the congressional committeeman,
think she viii get them
Yours for the South,
L. z. WORCESTER.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

the house. He is just the man for
live Thomas Town ten could not
we'll be detached wnen We haze such
a mem Der as Copeland III the legisla-
ture.
Judge Newell, part owner in the
Colby town site has beeu here since
the opening OF the session. He is
going to start a national bank in Colby
as soon as he can get his building up.
Allow us to congratulate the town on
securing such live man for the town.
Leave tomorrow for the east and
south. Press vii! je shipped Satur
dav. Resp Your,
z. +. WORCESTER.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
From 1CuG;,a,
TOPEKA Kansas, FEB. 9th

TOPEKA Kansas, FEB. 9th 1856.
THOMAS CAT PEoPLE:-I find after
diligent search that the ''bugaboo"
about taking town ten from Thomas
county IS a "bugaboo," such a move
might have been thought of by few
enthusiasts, but they have rot had the
effrontery to propose it. Instead of
censure, J. B. McGonigal and DR..
Dunn deserve praise FOR the good
work they have done for the county.
and Copeland, We'll he has the favora-
BILE opinion Of the Legislators, and has
pushed Thomas county measures
rapidly to the front We say "Bulla
for Cope"
There is considerable politics here
20 the square inch. The candidates
are presenting their claims for
state,otfices, and the slate is being
made. That most of the slate will
win, we have no doubt, bst pat of it
VIII sc knocked higher than Gilroys
kite" There will be one cal didate
oshec than McCahe for Auditor, in
The west, probabilities are that Tilton
Will not aspire, as his name is rot
Ii q Toned.
The plan recommended by the COM
Iaittee Of the house is for the division
of tho judicial district east land west,
leaving Thomas in the old district.
Should the division be MADE McMath.
# Grainfeld, viii probably be ,he
successful man, although Steve Os-
horne, of Trego, is IN TIE field, as an
Ell. Both good men Fathborne, of
county would ike the plaoe, mt Ellis
that woman scrape recently published
ia the Hays comfy papers has,
injured what chance he might have
had.
There is heavy body here from the
southern part of the state
The streets Of Topeka are as bad as
the roads in Thomas county, and are
a disgrace to the capital city. The
Saloons are all closed, and the drug
seor,s keeps open all night.
Dave Heron, of Jewell, is a for
sni1 sic candidate for congress in tn
NO, Ts shsiS ,oa le sh,aSh ,strength is In
papers. There has passed away
y from the Park. One gets tired ~
ne eternal mill-round in time" ship
Well, I'm of, at any rate for an anxi
re stroll" And with good twee
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
True CanerCsity.

Mr.. Could, the father of the bows
who persisted in the storm Of Jan. 9th
came from Oberlin on his way home
and made an effort to sell his calpe,
to try to secure money to purchase a
horse. as he had lost horse during
tie storm. The crpet was put W at
a drawing at 80 cents chance, Mr.
Chas. Plaster gentleman from Has
ings Nebraska, was the lucky
man. He at once put the
carpet up again the proceeds to be
given to Mr. Gould, tn c second time it
was drawn by NJ. Rector, formerly of
Hastings Nebraska, but at present a
resident of Thomas county. Net pro-
ceecis of both drawings amounted to
5000, after Mr. Gould had received
his money Mr.. Rector with true Neb-
raska generosity presented the carpet
t. him. Thomaj county has been able
at all times to . isist and relieve her
citizens who have ia any way heen
distressed by the severity of the
winter.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

The rainfall for the last seventeen
years IA Kansas averages 30 Is inches
each wear The number of days the
thermometer has indicated below zero
in the same time averages seven each
wear. The number Of days the Their
mometer has indicated ninety degrees.
in the same time, Averages forty-one
DAYS each year.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
PILLER PAINT, N. Y. Feb 6.

FILLER PAINT. n. I. Fc0. o. 50.
Ed. Car! thought you and the readers @.
the CAT would like TO hear from this part o.
tie world
You spoke in the last issue of the CAT about
cold weatherin the Garden OF Eeden, as call
IL. for il is nothing else compared with tue
rest OF the world. left Thomas county the
Oh of January and arrived home in York
State the I'D AID haven. seen the sun all day
At time yet The thermometer has been
froze up over half the time sinle came. The
snow Is three feet deep in the woods aud TIE
roads are piled fill. Some men fro1e 70 death
even in this old settled country, and Is
oon az car shall come back TO my pcaite
home, for it snCws and bioxs most ali the
ia.e re when il gets warmeaough TO snsw.
~ail own up the truth. AN homesick 70 get
back 10 my prairie home.
pun't complain. Thomas county.
, n heeepec0uAV.
Gus 4. HRC0E OAnFDE1DR.
n hor h,.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

The storms in Kansas during the
month Of January were unusually Sc
we're, bat some o. the newspapers and
their correspondents by their eXag-
seration Of the fact made them appear
5 great deal worse than they really
were. As consequence, Eastern
papers are chuck full of tales OF hor-
rible suffering and loss of life in Kan
sas during the recent billiards., and
are vigorously circulating the same in
the hope of disccurasing citizens of
their respective States from seeking
homes in this State. Il is well enough
and perfectly proper that the cold
facts be published, bnt Kansas news
papers should be carefal and not ex-
aTgerate in regard TO the severity OF.
and the suffering and deaths caused
by Kansas weather.-Burr Oak
Herald.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

Gen. Winfield Scott Handbook died
at his home in New York on Tuesday
last. His death was quite sudden and
unexpected, caused By malignant car
buncie on his neck. Gan Hancock was
one Of the braves soldiers the war pro
duced and his services for the presor-
ys,ion OF the Union viii ever be a
monument TO bis ID emory in the hearts
OF h.S cJIntrymel.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

We have received a copy Of tie
Thomas County CAT" published al
Colby, Kansas. When the editor be-
gan telling the proprietor about The
mas CAT" he said blank the eats
aad moved t.lwarl the cCal scuttle in
3 very mysterious manner; but when
Informed that il was no: that kind of
:: cat, but neat, spicy paper, he
Y.aItzed Off and told the devil TO bring
s. blckar Of coal. The New Philadel-
phia, o., Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

The statement OF the coinage execut
ed at the minis of the United States
during the month Of January, 1856,
shows q total coinage Of 3,1e9, OoO
pieces. valued at s5,209,470
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

The stne of coasting down snow
drifts into pool of water, INDUCED
in by Mr. G. G. Siggins' may be an
Improvement on the sled, but it is
mighty rough on the tournaire portion
Of his pantaloons.-Kenneth Sentinel
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18
TIE THOMAS COUNTY CAT.

LIZ net proceeds q & Ca5hoiic fair
at Chapman, Dickinson county, the
other CAV wcf. 5000.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

The winter nights have come again.
And at this time IF year
The single man who sleeps alone
Frances round upon bis ear.
He turns the csver quickly back
And then he tu,nbles in.
Dreaming OF delightful bliss.
with his knees up to his chin.
Ard then he softly unurInurs,
Just loud enough TO near:
"By jove, this thing has got to cease
Before another year
The above liues We're dedicated TO one OF
our young gentlemen by his girl in the east.
Oh tell me dear friends do ron think of me,
In the home you have sought far away,
Where God il his wisdom and goodness
Has clad all nature in brightest array.
Oh. say do your thoughts ever wonder afar
Till they reach to our New England shore:
Do you sigh when You think of the 10 ing
hearts there,
And long for Il meeting once more?
Doth memory oft bring from her bountiful
shore
Bright days that were merrily passed,
When fond brothers shared their rich pleas
ures with you,
Tneir joys that were too pure to last?
When nights sable shadows arc closing
around.
And daylight is fading away,
When ye list to the zypGers' low murInuring
sound.
While they sweetly, We, mcurnfully play?
When you gaze on the moon as it gaily
Glides on;
AID the stars in their splendor you see,
Do you think that perchance l am watch
ing them 10,
On then Gre you thinking of me:
And when you cast worldly thoughts ali
as,ce,
AID k3eel to our Savior in prayer;
Whilst holding vita him communion 30
sweet.
Do you breathe my name tenderly there:
Oh say dearest friends do you think OF
me there,
In the homes yo,l have sought far away,
Does the thought OF dear CUES tErow q
charm round your path
4 halo of light round your way?
To my brothers and si,te 8 in the West.
Written by "Oid Sandy" in Il few lsaSure
d.. +. ATKINSON,
Colby, Kans.