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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
Electrical Flying Machines.

A Berlin dispatch says: The success
VI the aeronaut L'IIoste and his conpap-
'Oh IN making in balloon the journey
across the Channel from Cherbourg to
London has caused no little excitement.
II Is the hrst successful attempt to reach
point determined on beforehand. and
indicates a decided advance in aeron-
au''cs' which will be put to a good use in a
coming war. Germany and Russia have
OO'h Tor some time been pushing forward
experiments in flying machines for use
'u war or otherwise. The direction in
which they have been working was the
one which previous to the experiment
just made by LHoste in the balloon
lorPlIluer, was most likely to be success
'ui' 1t ignored the idea of the inflated
gasbag, which is enormous in size, diff
cult and costly to FL in war, and boats.
gigantic derelict at the mercy of every
current Of air, huge mark for the first
gunner who can bit and bring it to ;he
ground
Baumgarten in Germany and
baranovski in Russia have adopted the
principle of the inclined plane pressed
against the air, and thus capable of
making some attempt, at least to regulate
It's own course. In the kite the force
that presses the inclined plane is the
hand ofthe boy acting through the string
In the sail OF the boat the resistance of
the water to side-long motion keeps the
sail pressed against the wind In the
flying machines Of Baumgarteu and
Baranovski the pressure is gisen by an
engine carried by the machine and eciing
by means Of fans. The difficulty was the
weight Of the engine and the fuel; hut
with the development of practical
knowledge of electricity accumulators
have bed built which supply the maxi
mum of motive power with the minimum
of weight If the attempts should prove
successful, the problem of flying in still
air would be solved. But whether men
shall ever be able to ride the storm is
another matter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

Mr. Henry c. Hall, United States
minister in Central America, in his dis
patch reports to Secretary of State Bayard
the text of "a degree Of the Guatemalan
government imposing an additional duty
of 10 per cent from the first Of October,
1856, on all foreign importations either
in the custom houses on that date or
brought into the country thereafter =
This additional duty is 10 ncot the ex-
penses Of the goyesHmsnt in the pay
mcnt of the arrears of the civil list and
the amortization of the public debt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
riIE rRnNIBITInN PAkIh

The prohibition party OF 'h's ''.'' {
again active. By perseverance alter a
long fight aud a vast deal o. iaOO'. 'u'
Jealous people who coinpsse 'il's ''a''
s,tiop have succeeded III convincing The
citizens of several Of the Eastern o"OFe
counties into their way Of thinking aud
local option prevails. but in western
aud Southern Maryland their 'h1'e na'
not been so successful Hitherto 'hey
have been content with coniend"g ior
the theory of prohibition alone-as an
issue aside from politics, but now ,"ey
seem to have diverted from Their
heretofore well defined course and enter
ed the field of politics The prohibition
people. Of the United States, It viii be
remembered, strayed from The support
Of their cause IL 1881, and nominated
candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident, resulting as it is well known IN
no good Not content with
this lesson, the portion Of the
same element residing in this State
have set about nominating candidates
for Congress. Candidates have been
nominated in four districts, and power
lodged in the State Central Committee
to nominate candidates for the nth
and sixth districts. Just how SUCH a
course will help the movement we tail to
see. The question is purely local, and
should be governed altogether by local
laws The nomination Of Congressman
who favor prohibition apart from doing
good will do harm, because party men,
who, however favorable to prohibition
will sever their connection with any
movement that will endanger their par
TVS success. The stand taken BY the
prohibition feople greatly assisted the
defeat ofthc Republican candidate for the
PRESIDENCY in 1884, and as consequence
many voters all over the country, who ia
yored prohibition then, are now, through
a spirit of vengeance towards the prohibit
ton people for meddling into
politics, opposed to it. Just
so will the case be if carried
into TIE politics of the State Men in
both the great parties Of the State favor
prohibition, but they wish to deal with as
an Issue entirely separate from poll
ties, and with the experience Of 1884 be-
fere their eyes will learn to hate cause
they would like to espouse If the man.
ayers insist upon making it a political
ISSUE.
TIE truth Of the whole matter is, like
many other organizations, few
,ealots who are blind to reason
lud good sense control the organiza
ion and insist upon carrying
,ut their programme, whether practica
bic or not, and the result is, move
nent that might be beneficial is sitan-
,lod at its birth.
Until such barnacles are shook from
he organization and the question given
Up to the people to be dealt Will by
hem in non-partizan way, as any hth-
n question of local seif-g0ernmenA it
sill not succeed in this Sta, and ne
tucker thT5 Important TACT 40 nzz.s..
ne better.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

The second Comptroller has decided
that accounting officers have no right to
audit and allow claims for tie use and
occupation of real property during war
unless there was an express agreement
on the part of some authorized officer or
agent of the government 10 pay for its
use. He holds that a contract cannot be
implied where the military use real
property in the theatre Of war on account
of the neccssii,s of the service, and
where occupation is e>s ntial to,the sue
eessful prosecution Of the war. The
property is taken not by right of eminent
doolam, but through lawful exertion I
war power. Toe decision will exclude
a number of cases, estimated to involve
half 4 million dollars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

The London Bankers Magazine say,
that within the last few years "coife,
has dropped more than 10 per cent
sugar fully 80 per cent, tea nearly q
per cent, wheat about 40 per cent
butchers meat 10 per cent Of metals
copGer has fallen about 50.ner cent. and
From about 25 per cent. .36i u 's'ssI5a
about 80 per cent Feather is almost
the only article dcecer now than it was
fifteen years ago Most Of this decline
has taken place since 1882"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

The sucrcss of the incandcscent cleo,
hic lamp for private carriages in Paris,
as substitute Cor candles and oil lamps.
S pronounced complete Not only the
regular side lights are included in this
plan, but the interior of the vehicle is
illuminated by Il lamp sufficiently pow
erful to read by, and in some instances
a similar lamp is placed for novelty on
the head of the horse The lamps are
connected by wires with small accumu
lators placed under the drivers seat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

A single locomotive on the Louisville,
New Orleans and Texas Railway recent
ly pulled into New Orleans a train con
tanning l5l cars The total weight Of
he train was over I 100000 pounds,
and it was nearly mile long The dis
tancc reversed was III miles and the
time consumed twelve hours and forty
six minutes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

- .ae observer to note such offter features
Us a. Tue phenomena may present.
ne study Of heBomena Of this kind
% . ''alnea to be Of great value to science
Ca g guide to knowledge Of the nature
" ,,. Tue earth's interior and for its bearing
geology. ''''' a"u
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

I'll e largest schooner in the world is
Being constructed at Bath, Me She
will be fye-mastcd vessel, and have a
carrying capacity Of $500 tons Of coal
The craft will be 2GO feet in length over
all, AZ feet beam and - feet depth Of
hold, and will spread : 800 yards of
canvas.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

The Pennsylvania tobacco crop, it is
estimated, will be, Havana 300 pounds
and sccd-leaf 500 pounds per acre -
The quality is said to be unusually fine
Very little damage was done by insects,
aud it outgrew the injury caused by
earfy storms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

Italy has great trouble in getting her
l2l Krnp guns transported to points
where they are wanted They require
a33 ton car foV their tran.portion, and
the railways and bridges are not strong
enough to bear the great weight
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

BY taking Ayers Sarsaparilla many
apoor sufferer who submits to the sur
geon'S knife, because Of malignant sores
and scnofulous swellings, might be saved,
sound aad whole. This medicine purges
eut the corruptons which pollute the
blood and cause disease
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
A Cyclone. destructive Of all nrof.

\ fthe holder and a bonanza for shrewd
buyers Of Clothing, has Just reached the
magnificent stock Of Reliable Clothing
made by Oehm Il Son of Baltimore.
They are determined to clear out every
remaining this Seasons Garment. and
their prices will pSve it. Don't over
.ook the corner of Hanover and Fratt
fsf Clothing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

Treasury accounting officers ate said
to be in doubt as to whether they can le-
gally allow the salarises Of officials ap-
pointed by the President who we're not
confirmed by the Senate and were after
wards reappontnd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
- within G. shortlidge's Academy,

FOR You've 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. Size
cial drill for dun 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
leges and Polytechnic Schools 10 Students
sent to college in 1888, 3 in 1884, 10 in 1888.
10 in 1886. A graduating class every wear
in the commercial department 4 PHYSICAL
and Chemical Laboratory, Gymnasium and
Bell Ground. 1900 vols added TO Library in
1888. Physical apparatus doubled in 1881
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
SWITHIN G. SHORTLIDGE, A. NJ, liar.
ward Graduate) Media, Penn. aug 2T-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

In Washington there are goldfish that
have belonged to the same family for
Fifty years, and they appear to be scarce
ly any larger than they were when Pur-
chased
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

4 general order has been issued from
the headquarters Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic Of Maryland, setting apart
Monday, September 18th, as Grand
Army Day" in this State, when there
arc 70 BIZ snecinl obseryances
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
The SunfOiOer

We agree with a contributor to a
contemporary that it is surprising that
so excellent a plant as the sunfower,
especially to the poultrymen, should
be so universally neglected Consid-
ering its value, the sunhower is the most
neglected plant in this country. 1t is a
plant that will thrive almost anywhere
and on any soil that will produce beans.
After long and successful experience III
its culture, | am satisfied that the sun
flower is most useful plant and may be
fol-
fowls, It has no superior or even equal,
adding great brilliancy to the plumage
and promoting vigor and health. For
feeding live stock also it will produce
very satisfactory results.
This plant is of great value in puri-
flying the air in localities where malaria
abounds. 1t is entirely exempt from
the attacks of noxious insects. When
thoroughly dried the stalks make the
best and cheapest kindling wood in such
districts as Kansas, Nebraska and
Dakota, where fuel is scarce and dear.
In some sections in the above states sun
flowers are grown by the acre for the
purpose of fuel In Europe, especially
in Russia, the manufacture of oil from
sunfower seeds is leading industry
The culture of the sunfower is the
same as that of corn, except the plants
suculd be | feet apart in the row. No
plant will RESI- ond in thorough cultiva-
ton with greater profit than the sun
flower. 1t natures in this latitude in
seventy-fve to eighty-days. The
mammoth Russian variety, is considered
the most hardy, productive and profit
able; at the same time, the earliest to
mature. This variety originated in
Central Russia. and was introduced in
to this country eight years ago by the
Russian Mennonites. This variety has
stalks 6 to 81 feet in height, and | to 2
inches in diameter, with heads as large
in diameter as WATERFALL. Some speci-
mems grow even l.rger, with large gray
seeds, providing they are thoroughly
cultivated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

Th above lines comprise
absut 81 piecrs AMI about
~ different shades, they being
our choicest summer goods
aud at the reduced price rep
resent beyond question the
best value yet offered by US.
We will send samples, upon
rrqnest, and beg our custO-
mcrs to order Immediately
upon receipt of samples, or as
early thereafter as possible, in
order to avoid disappointment.
We are better prepared than
ever before TO ill all orders
with prOmptness and dispatch
and guarantee perfect satisfac-
ton or no sale; in other words
we will cheerfully refund the
money in all cases of dissat's-
faction. Send a trial order.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
THE MlkADO."
In addition to our Premiums, list of which
will be sent on application, We wish 10 call
especial attention to our Cabinet portraits Of
DOgley's Carte's English 4Mkqdo
Company.

Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York.-No
light opera has ever been produced in the Uni
ted States that has equaled in popularity "The
Mikado'" The original company to produce
it ir this country was D'Oyley Carte's .nzlish
Company, selected there by Gilbert and Suli-
van and sent to this country. We have issued
for distribution to cur patrons who will send
us wrappers as below a series of seven cabinet
portraits of these artists, in character and COS
tune, the finest Photographic gelatine work
ever produced. They comprise:
Feraldine Ulmar, as..............' Yum Yum"
Misses UImar, Foster and st. Maur, as "Three
Little Maids from SCHOOL,
Nate roster, Glttl Sing"
George ThornC ''kO Ko''
Courtice Pounds, as............... 'Nanki Poo
ffeuerlcl, s.........,.............. The Mlkado'
Fred Ellington, aS..................' Pooh Bah"
gse- Our price for these portraits is tweaty-
FIVE cents each, but TO any one who uses our
soap. and sending US II wrappers of DobLns'
Electric Soap, and full postoflice address, we
will send tine whole series, postage paid, and
free Of charge.
|. L. C2AGIN & CO.,
ll9 S. Fourth ST.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

ORDERED by the court this 3rd day Of
n September, 1886, that the sale of the
real estate assessed in the name of Adelaide
Bailey, made and reported by Cataldus H.
Posey, collector of taxes, be finally ratified
and confirmed unless cause 10 the contrary be
shown on or before the fourth Monday Of
September next; provided copy Of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published in
Charles county once in each Of three succes-
sive weeks prior to the said fourth Monday Of
September next.
j. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
OF CT CT. for Charles County.
True eopy-Test.
j. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
sep 3-dt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
win give You the best fitting suit of
Douglas WEIGH,
CONSTABLE.

Having been appointed Constable and given
good and sufficient bond, and intending to
devote my entire time to the duties of the
Office, | very respectfully solicit business in
all parts of the county. Collections special
ty, and prompt returns guaranteed Post
office address, Port tobacco Charles county,
Maryland. jy I6-fm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
Insolvent Notice.

TINE creditors of Joseph N Hayden are
hereby notified that the said Joseph N
Hayden has filed his petition in the Circuit
Court for Charles county for the benefit of the
insolvent laws of the State of Maryland; and
they are further notified to appear at the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for snid conn
ty or Thursday. the 23rd day of September,
between the hours Of 10 and IL 0 clock q M,
to elect a permanent Trustee to take charge of
the estate of said insolvent A. P0SEY,
aug l3-ft Preliminary TrGstee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

Public Printer Benedict it is said
has taken charge Of the government
printing office
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

WILL attend to all business intrusted to
w him, in any portion of the county
Communications addressed to him at Port
Tobacco will receive prompt attention.
may 2l-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
FARM FOR SALE.
THE Farm
"P L Al N F I Ell D."
Or

Situated near Lancaster's Wharf and Tomp-
kinsville, Charles County. improvements
fair. Lowest price, $4,000. Apply to-
BROTHERS BONINGER, BALTIMORE, Nd.
oct 30-cm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
SEND FOR SAMPLES.
I'VE WISH TO GIVE our

w ~ UlOIl ~ VI "a Vui
" Out.Of- Town Customers
the full benefit of the following
extraordinary bargains. In
taking inventory Of stock we
discovered that we had more
Dress Goods than we ought to
carry at this time, and in or
der to reduce it by about
THEE THOUSAND DOL
LAkS we shall offer the follow
ing particularly choice Colorrd
Drt g Goods at two thirds and
onelralf regular price, viz:
p-inch Bouclc Suitings;
Mere 81, reduced to %
quits per yard. 4O-inch
check Gsuzaline suitings
we're 81, reduced TO 80
cnts per yard. 4o-ipch
bison Suiiings; were 10
cuts; reduced to 80 cents
pr yard. 42-inch Can
las Suitings; were 70 cts.
eiuced to 50 cents per
bard. 42-inch Jersey
60 were 62RR cents.
TO 80 cents per
81 inch Cheek
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10

dUced to so cents per
Eard. 40 inch b ,ucle
Sloths. we're - cents,
f,duced to so cents per
ard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-10
ORDER NISI.
IL tie Circuit Court tor Charles County.

In the matter of the sale Of the real estate
assessed in the name Of Adelaide Bailey.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-10
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
OFFICE HOURS.


General Delirery, Sunday excepted) 700 a. m.
to 7.30 p. m. Sunday, 8 to 10 a. m.
Cashiers office, Sunday excepted), z a. M
TO 73o D. m Money order department, Sunday
excepteGll, $50 a. M to p. M; Registered letter
department, Sunday excepted), $50 a. m. 10 u p.
H. Carriers Deliveries. Sunday excepted)- I'm
business section of the city between High ana
India street at and 10 a. m. and 1880, 1:45 ana
p. m. In other sections at a. M ana ;4n ana .
p. m. Sunday delivery at Carriers WINDOW, 70
10 a. m. Collections from street boxes at and
IL a. m. and and p. m. Sunday at p. M
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Southern and Western via Boston and Maine
railroad eastern division) = Arrive, 1915, 4;50
and IL p. M; Close 8.15 a. m, u m, Bio and p.
M; Supplementary, 1890 and 10 p: M.
Boston, intermediate offices and connections
via Boston & Maine railroad, (Western division)-
Arrive, 1920 and $50 p. M; Close S.15 a. m. and
IL m.
2 a. M and p. M; Close IL 40 a. m. and p IN. {;
Supplementary II m. and 10 p. IN.
ROckoId7sd, intermediate Offices and connections,
via Knox and Lincoln administrative, and $50
Il. III NJ n 0'O'e' y ''- r -
Atsgststa,-Arrve and am. and and 300 p.
m. Close 11.45 am, 4.3o and pm; Supplement
tary, IL M and 10 p. m.
Close @. and IL .45 a. M, and 4.3O ana D. Ill., J
Supplementary, II M and 10 p. M
Ait6str7a and Beloiston,-Arriye 2 and a. m
and D. m. Close, g. 3 and j 40 a. m, ana 4.3o
and D. M; Supplementary, IL m. and 10 p. m.
Canada intermediate offices and connections,
via Grand Trunk railroad-Arrive, 12.l5 p IN. !;
Close, 1915 p. m.
Giortdna, NJ H. intermediate offices and connec-
tions-Arrive 1856 a. m. and ] 215 p. NJ. Close,
645 and 800 a. M, and 12.45 p. M.
Scranton, ", and intermediate offices ana CON
nections, via Portland and Ogdensburg railroad
arrive, 500 p. M; Close, 500 a. m.
Bartlett. ". H., intermediate offices and connec-
tions-Arriye, 900 a. m; Close, 500 and ll.46 a.
m. Supplementary, IL IN.
Rochester, N, H., intermediate offices. and con
nections via Portland & Rochester railroad-Af-
rive, .05 p. m. ; Close, z a. m. and 1880 p. M
Edstport, via each steamer-Arriye, 6 a. m
Close. a. 30 ID. m.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-10
gloucester Fish Market.

FOR THE WEEK ENDlNO. July o.
Codfish-We quote large Georges icod at So 90
% qti for new and $219 for old; small Georges at
$21a Bank $2as qtl for old ana Sl4 ier Guns newt
Sis D Gti; haddock ard hake at Sl42' pV,-gs,s
s1% slack salteair DE- s r. and 4z45c 3 # for
Goldfish, as to style and quality. Smoked halibut
at 668c y ib smoked salmon 15c. MediHmher-
ring lie y box; large medium 14c; No / at 13c.
Alewives 10 u 100. New smoked mackerel SC
~ fb.
Mackerel-Old stock are being fast cleaned out
We note sales of 1000 bbls the past "a hours We
quote old IS at $41s and IS at S5@Se1a p bbl
FRESH Halibut GA and SAC p tb for white and
gray.
Herrring-We quote Nova Scotia large split at
% % bill; medium co.; Labrador Co., Round
shore so.
Trout $12 ~ Dbl; picked Goldfish 90; paddock
S31s halibut heads at tongues So: sounds S12
tongues and sounds 90; alewives 8 90; salmon
II 90; fins 90; fins and napes 80; No shad
IL co.
Pure medicine oil at Coo y gal; crude do Soc
Blacklist oil 52c; cod do SIC; porgie do 3oc Liv-
erS at 35c % bucket.
Fish scrap Sc % ton; liver do 81.
Fish skins SO; fish waste 3d. halibut guano So.