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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

The existence of gross corruption Ill
many high and low Offices seems to be
settled fact in the minds of the masses
Publication of public life, is "long
and deeply felt want. " This is proved
by the readiness with which the peop'e
are infamed by, and answer to the bat
tie cry reform no matter which po-
ltical party writes it on its banner This
cry also has lifted the present admin
istration into powerer.
We do not call in question the homes
ty and good viii of the President or his
cabinet. Yet, This reform" is like
fire built on top of a ushheap. If
the conditions are not the most favora-
Bile in every respect, it will not work
down" very far, nor consume the whole
heap The reform from above will re-
main on the surface, while to be eFec-
tive it must be started from below. And
the farmer is the agent on whom we
must rely TO start 1t effectively.
The root of all the corruption is in the
county rings aud in the management of
party caucuses. So long as these
county rings" and, in fact, the worst
of the parties, are allowed to
absolutely control party politics, so long
will the publication of public service
and public life remain "a long felt
Look each of you, into your
own respective districts viii you say
that the men who manage your poliuc,l
affairs, and especially your caucuses, are
men who command your full confidence!
How long will you bow to their dictates?
1t is a matter of the highest importance
that "rascals be turned out" be they
Democrats or Republicans. The rings
must be smashed; the bosses driven to
the wall But this will not be accom-
plished until the farmer leaves off boast
ing of his independence, aud begins to
act it out. There is ample opportunity
now fer talking this and other import
ant matters over between neighbors,
and to agree on some line of action for
next season. Cast eff all Improbable
parti, anship, and go at your task in
liberal and independent spiri, Sup
port good men without asking their pol
tics. aud turn the rAscals out Farm
and GU,len
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
HOME FOR Ex-CoNFEDERArEs.

The Rs'&more- .-IRicricun, Sbose
CHEF nauager was a Uniou General
during the late war, recently published
10 article. which advocated the purchase
hy the State Of the Pikesyille Arsenal in
Baltimore county, for the use Of lesti-
ute Confederate soldiers A few days
after tie appearance of the article, 4 bill
was 10 reduced in the House Of Delegates
by Captain Thomson, who under Firra-
gut. fought CALAMITY ~ the L 5. Navy,
10 authorize the purchase, which seems
to meet with general approval Gen.
Bradley 7. johnson, who distinguished
himself for gallantry on many lotly
contested field in the army Of the Lost
Cause. in letter to Gen Asnus,
thanks him for the manly stand be has
t,keu for the destitute Confederate sol
diers. Ia this feeling letter which we
are unable to publish in full, he sags:-
II have never doubted that. when on
our journey we were beset with Pedls Of
poverty. disease, cold, hunger and star
yltion the sound Of the rally from our
bnslcs would bring to our aid th5 her"
veterans Of Mcclellan and Of Hooker, Of
Meade and of Grant Reverently anil
deyouily, General, pray God to bless
you and yours and your honorablfeom-
rodes Ct the Union Army for the chiy
alrc generosity Of your support in this,
our time Of trial"
All honor TO brave JohnsoO and
Aguus, who though fghtin in opposing
armies during the late war, and who
now differ on matters political, can join
hand. and hearts for the benefit Of those
now destitute, who were declared at the
close o. that war wrong, by the highest
known tribunal the bayonet, from
which there can be no appeal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
MIR. BLAINE NOT A CANDIDATE.

Mr.. b. Jones, Chairman of the Ma
tional Republican Committee, has re-
ecived letter from the Hon. James &.
Blaine, declining to allow his name to
be presented to the Republican National
Convention, as a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination. Mr.. Blaine says:
II am constrained to this decision by
considerations, entirely personal to my
self, of which you we're advised more
than year ago, But cannot lnakc
the announcement without giving eX
preston to my deep sense Of gratitude
to the many thousands Of my country
men, who have sustained me 50 long
and so cordially that their feeling has
seemed to 60 beyond the ordinary poht-
real adherence of fellow partisaus and to
partake somewhat of the nature of per
sonal attachment For this most gen
erouS loyalty Of friendship, | can make
no adequate return, but shall carry
the memory of it while life lasts
His letter, a lengthy one and like all
emanations from his pen. is ably written
lie shows that with a prosperous coun-
Try, due in great measure to the poll
ey adopted by the Republican party,
and with harmony and unity in tie
ranks, that there is little doubt, that the
candidate chosen in Chicago by the Re-
publican National Convention will be
elected as Chief Executive of this great
nation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
an HONEST Confession !!

Everybody in Washington knows that
we always carry more Wraps for Ladies
aud Children. than any two competing
houses. Our immense success last wear
led US to believe that there would be a
propartionate increase this year. but the
Seather has been against Us the same
as it has interfcrei With other houses ~
The consequence is We have mon
strous stock on hand We want to IN
load: we might as vel cut prices now
and sell the goods.
We will now, in the very prime Of
season. inaugnratc a ten per cent dis
count on the marked price Of any Wrap
in our stock.
This is an excellent opportunity for
y-u to buy coat for less than the ma
joriiy of merchant have to pay for the
same by the quantity.
This is 10 idle talk to bring custo-
mers to our store, but a SUBSTANTIALLY
sustained assertion
Our stock consists Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store,
III Market Space. near 7th Street,
Washington, b. G..

Cash customers who buy 90 or over. will
receive oHe Of the following presents One
pair Of elegant SILK Embroidered Corsets. one
pair Of large size pure Linen DAmask Towels
worth 90, hall II dozen pure Linen fine Nap
kins, worth zoe, or fine Turkey Red Table
Cover. Doyr fail to ask for the valuable
present.
Double White 81 nkets, slightly soiled,
/ s1 , IL, 20,
Ilhnisome Striped Blankets, silk Vevets,
great bargain at / 80, reduce to I5c.
Elegant Dress Goods French Serge, pure
wool, wide double widlh all colors, wonder
tul bargain At 3I3
Trico Cloth Drcss Goods pure wool wide
double width, price ever, where soc, only 374c
C0lOred silk Nelvcts worth 90, only soc
The magnificent presents We are giving TO
our o 90 customers will astouish you.
Don't deal on credit, pay cash, and buy
your ury goods cheap
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

The real estate men of Knoxville
Tenn. have inaugurared a mammoth ad-
vertsing scheme for Knoxville aud East
Tennessee. Six men have been sent TO
all the prominent cities Of the Northwest
with thousands of circulars and pm
phlets, describing the advantages Of
Knoxville's climate and resources.
These circulars will be distributed broad
cast over those sections of the country,
and no doubt with great benefit to Knox
vile This is an exhibition of enter
prise which may be initiated with profit
b Sou hern Maryland
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
Mil { Land For Sale,

J VIII sfN at private sale my Water Poker
Grist Mil on Aliens Fresh, with the use Of an
thc runs AMI water courses leading to IN
from H. necessary for the working Of saaIe,
together with lot IF band cont lining ahoHt
SIX acres adjoining, having upCn it good
dwC ny tor the miiler's use Also part OF
thu whole Of tract Of about 10 acres OF
good farming land, next to the mil, and adj
joining nv homestead farm, called "Nl
Farm" The mil buHding is - feet long ~
q feet Vide two and half stories hi 81,
Of frame with basement story under fns
whole house q stone and brick; is now -
good order Built hy me 10 1854 Of the 1e>t
miterml The gearing and mill works a.
best yni most approved kind for making J.
kiAds Of GriSt. -Four, Veal, NC /, has III
run Of French Bars, with elevators from Ell
to and from lower 10 upper floors; large FllIr
Bot, Wheat Ser en, Smut, Machine, Hoist
VA -hiue, and every Other fixture neces8 ~
and useinl in hrsl class mill.
All Or aDy part of h, above property y
be sold much below its original cost, seplr
or the whole in on lJi, on terms 10 suit p IT.
chaser by paying a s'ntIi part in cash, ar
Lalance on long credit II desired.
" A. POSEY,
nov Aim Aliens Fresh P O., Charles Co., Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
How Shall we Dress?---Our-

selves and our Boys? Visit the great
store of Baltimore and give yourselves
no more anxiety The question will be
answered satisfactorily, and you will ae-
knowledge that hevcr before have YOU
seen anything even app. oximately ap-
preaching our STYLES AMI qualities, while
the prices are universally low Al
visitors are welcome to buy orr not Every
convenience for visitors Receipt d
rooms, retiring rooms, Baggage Room 5
all free Of charge at Oehm's Acme Hall,
W Ba timorc st door from Charles
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
. Best . Made .
Clothing

Tie Fall and Winter stock fer
I887-88, noa0 being exhibited at
Ochm's dome Hall is pronounced
BY ev0y6ody to be the 8randcst, By
far and most choice e7,cy seen in
Baltimore, a0hulc Sh3raOd Judges de-
clare tie prices to be 'aoay 6fIoao
these eff any ohicy hoase in tie 6us-
mess :. The great stock Of FUR
NLSHING GOODS is hkeqofse
sold s'e,y close =. call and see rs.
Kiato,s, a0hcthcr buying or net, are
al7oays ageleome, and a0e haze fQe,y
convenience fer their accommodate
h0R :. # unable to come, send fer
Catalogues, Samples and Self
Measurements, 70luch shall be far
9OaYded, free Of cost, By return mail
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
REPUBLICANS NOT RESPONSIBLE

Delegate Koontz, Republican Of
Washington county. brought down the
House of Delegates on Thursday last,
when he offered the following resolution:
Whereas, It was asserted by mem
Der Of this House, in advocating the res
olution endorsing President Cleveland's
administration, that the Democratic
party contained seven-tenths Of the
wealth Of this body and nine-and-three-
ouarters-tenths Of the brains; therefore
be it
Rcsoired, That, as this House contains
only twenty Republican members, and
each member according to the standard
laid down by the Democratic pariy-is
in possession Of about 1900 part IF the
brains, therefore the Republican mem
bers. sever,lly aud collectively, ought
not to be held responsible for any Of the
immense amount Of bad legislation done
by this body.
The hit was a palpable ond and
both Democrats and Republicans ught
on. Dir. Wooten, who had In-ihe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
Ok. BLOOD,

Goblin Blue. Terra Gotta, and Tan are the
new Spring colors in Ladies Broad Cloth all
pure Wnnl, Que ward aud half wide, real
value 0U reduced 10 SHE
Black snd Coiored Silks At actual cost price
Good quality Plaid Muslin &C.
Indian Linen special bargains, &c, l0c, l2c
Flench Satteens, finest qu ,lity ehetpHt D..
American Sitteens, beautiful Fref ch styles
l2l
Handsome Cloth Paids one yard ana a
half wide. pure wool, cash value ! 90, redue
cd To 5ur
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

Tom Woolfnok. WHO killed nine r""-
hers Of his family. was not hanged On
Friday last, as his sentence directed lie
should be. \ writ of supersedias has
been granted, and the execution has
been postponed in order that the SUI
rreme Court may review and decide the
questions raised
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
NEWS ITEMS

The AnnaP u. g. r. Is haze SC.
snmed operation. AGyat 10 eoss- ...eu
are employed.
The Baltimore aud OHIO II rilroi "a has
made traffic contract with the Drum
Point X ilfoad
Arrests for alleged violations Of the
local option law have excited much IN
terest in Clmbrilge-
The trestlework Of bridge over the
Patuxent river in Howard county was
swept away by the ice
Ernest Brookoof, Is years oil, died
of hydrophobir in Chicago from dog
bite four weeks ago
Two men entered the depot building
Of the Boston and Providence Railroad,
at Forest Han, Mass. shloroformed tue
agent lul ,iael the money drawer
The tobacco market Of Kentucky is
excited over a short supply, aud great
increase Of land devoted to the weed is
marked for planting during the coming
spring.
pleuro-ppcumouia prevails among
cattle on Staten Island, \. Y. to an
alarming extent During the past 20
weeks SO head afflicted with the disease
have been slaughtered
Ann IIofner, who has been tried
three times for the murder Of her para
mour, Benjamin Brooks, in West Vir-
giuia, August LIST, 1886, was acquitted
on Saturday last
Sam Jones recently offended a Kan
sas lady wearing a silk dress, by telling
her that she was on the high road to the
devils headquarters, aud she retorted
sharply, "Then, we shall probably meet
again, sir
f. Berry Wall, Ex-King of the
Dudes, who was recently married to a
charming and highly cultivated lady,
seems to be having trouble with his
creditors. Executions have been placed
in the hands Of the sheriff of New York
City, to await the return Of Wall from
Washington where he is at present on
a visit. when service will be made, if
comatable; the Exclude will have to
pony up
Mrs Weltha A. Emmons, wife of
Prof. s i Emmons, of the geological
survey. died at her rooms in Washing-
ton, on Sunday last Mrs Emmons
will be best remembered as the defend
ant in the sensational unacy trial, which
took place in Washington during the
past year, in which her husband attempt
ed to establish her insanity. Every eff
fort was made by Prof. Emmons to save
her, but human skill and attention were
Of no avail. Her mind was fully re-
stored, and she was at peace with her
husband, who was greatly Frustrated at
hnr.in-IL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

All Fresh, New Goods.

This shonld have The effect of crowd
ing our second hoor daily for tie next
few weeks
We have made extra preparations to
have you all waited On by Ievyine ON
orr down stairs force There will be-
3S salospeoPle ia This department be
ginning to-morrow and lasting as lony
a, the rush demaudsit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

Mr. \ bert J Smell has offered re-
ward Of Sl0,o 900 for the arrest or itfor.
nation leading to the arrest of the bur
glars who killed his father, the Chicago
millionaire, while engaged in roIbipg
i3c house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

men are visiting this country this sea
son. | asked links what they came for
He said he supposed ITO marry soft-pa-
ted millionaire women, to talk the fell
lows out of their money, who want to be
fooled, ani to lay in supply Of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup"
The greatest cure on earth for pain
Salvation Oil; take up the strain. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
w. u. IL. 1giller'S
Restaurant &Oi0ing Roo Il
No. 1913 South street, second door fir
Pratt Old No. So.

When you visi: Baltimore don't fail to "a d.
you can always get good meal at rensonta e
rates, drink Of the best liquors in the i,
and good clean bed il you wish to remain al
night. up 22-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17
H S. JOHNSTON,

Manufacturer
SADDLES. HARNESS. COLLARS. i
DIES, WHIPS and TRUNKS.
In every variety, Wholesale and Ret
493 Pennsylvania Avenue between Il
9th Streets, n. W.,
may l3-lD Washington u. :.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-02-17

saying. he meant no reflection %
Republican members Of the House.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
LOCAL NOTES.

Mr.. J. Thompson Brown. who has been
on a visit to Europe, where he went to
place his children at school, has arrived
in New York.
Harry Cottrell, who is with the "Ken-
tuck" Company to appear here at the
Academy this week, is an old Richmond
boy. His many friends will be glad to
see him.
One OF the curiosities Of the EXposi-
ton Is the certificate required Of life
m members. This certificate reads, Il Ger
tify that the bearer is myself &c. In
other words, each life member has TO de-
clare that 81 am myself" However, this
Is not so funny as it looks, for 1t Is not
every man who can always truthfully
certify that he is himself
Messrs. George II Hill Of Cincinnati,
superintendent Of the Bench Show, vii
liam J. Woods and George W. New
berry of the Postoffice Department,
Washington, and F. II Hill, Past Grand
Master and Grand Lecturer Of the Grand
Lodge Of Masons Of the State of Nir-
ginis. are in the city, stopping at the
New European Hotel on Ninth street.
Frederick Warde will tonight begin
his engagement at the Theatre. "Nlr-
ginius" is the tragedy selected, and the
choice is an excellent one as it shows
Mr.. Warde to the best advantages and
gives the principal members of his com
pany good opportunities. The sale Of
seats has been large, and the fayorite
tragedian seems already assured OF a
profitable week.
Mr.. John G.. Scott, son Of DR. William
II. Scott, the well known druggist, who
was a delegate to the Worlds Conference
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. held last month in Stockholm, has
returned home He came over on the
City of Chicago, having been absent for
three months, during which he ent
most Of his time in European travel, and
says that be enj )yed delightful and
most interesting trio.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
GEORGIA POLITICS.
A Grand Slate Breaking in Prospect.

ATLANTA. October Now that Gov
ernOr Gordon has been elected for his
second term, to which he is limited by
the State Constitution, the race for the
succession two wears hence has practical
w tegun, and it promises some lively de-
velOpmenis which will smash the slate
made up a year ago, and to which the
leading politicians of Georgia were par
ties. The terms Of that slate were that
Gordon was to have second term, and
should then succeed Brown in the [ nited
States Senate Congressman BloLnt was
TO take the GOyernOrship two years
hence, and the Hon. A. o. Bacon should
90 to Congress. This trade was entirely
between the older growth of politicians.
Since that time changes have taken
place. at the State Convention which
nominated Gordon, the Hon. Fleming Du
BignOn of Savannah was member. lie
was made chairman Of a committee 10
hear The contesting delegations from the
CITY of Augusta, and il was through his
efforts that the Ramracker delegation
was recognized. This defeated John ).
Davidson, President Of the State Senate,
who was candidate for reelection, and
thus left the Presidency of that body a
prize dangling around for some ambitious
Young man. Now Du Bignon finds him
self elected to the State Senate, and a
well-concerted movement has cleared
the way for bis election to the Presidency
of that body But his ambition does not
stop here He proposes to push MI.
Blount aside and TO be Governor OF
Georgia himself. His assured candidacy,
so adro't tly made, commands the enthu-
siasm of the young men, who are anxious
to infuse fresh blood into the body
polite. This new combination is the
talk Of the city.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
Tho Consumptlon OF Quinine.

Some writers have claimed that tho
use of quinine establishes what Is termed
n auinine habit, or morbid desire for
the drug. the qualification of which Is
essential to the normal well being OF tho
victim. When the large consumption OF
minine is considered, however, and the
fact that no well authenticated cases apS
pear in the volumlnous literature de-
scriptive of the nature and action Of this
drug, the absurdity Of the claim will la
apparent. and the following case which
Is reported by a correspondent OF Tho
Druggists Circular will be regarded
rather as an interesting anomaly than as
proof that the quinine habit practically
has any existence il fact:
"A few yers ago, while clerking in
small town in North Missouri, there was
a young drygoods merchant located next
door 10 the store in which was en-
ployed. This young man would come into
the store from four to SIX times daily, walk
back to where the quinine bottle was
kept Gt was purposely placed in con-
venient position) and with the point OF
a spatula would put probably two or
three grains upon his tongue, hand US
nickel and walk out, without taking any
thing to allay its bitter taste. This was
a daily occurrence during the time that
| remained there NEARLY three years.. In
reply to query from me he said that he
took the suinine because he liked tho
effects Of it, and unless he did so his
mind became confused, and he was
scarcely able to properly attend to his
business duties
Though many i'll considered articles
have appeared in print since cocaine has
been so widely employed, claiming that
the use Of this drug established physi-
cally and mentally demoralizing habit,
the testimony Of the most competent
observers anf the investigation Of so
called cases Of cocaine habit have clearly
shown that cocaine habit in the sense
that we speak Of the opium or alcohol
habit does not exist. With the excep-
ton Of few drugs, among which We
may mention opium. alcohol, chloral and
hasheesh, no adequate proof exists that
the use Of drugs creates a morbid craving
for them uncomfortable by the will
Medical Classics.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-08
ELECTRIC BREvITIES.

The works Of the Dole Fertilizer Com
pany, on Spectacle Island, Boston llar-
Dor, were burned Saturday morning.
The employees boarding house was the
only building which escaped the flames.
The loss is estimated at 800 000
Saturday morning as William Win
stanley, aged go, assistant agent of the
Northern Central Railroad at Monkton,
Baltimore county, was .endeayoring 10
Gloss the track to deliver the mail to the
train, the engine of the northern-bound
expreis threw him in the air, breaking
his leg and crushing his skull.
Caroline schmuck, German woman,
employed as cook at the Industrial
Home, charitable institution in R0nd-
out. was found dead in bed yesterday
morning, asphyxiated by gas. The burner
was half turned on, and ii is believed
that she blew out The gas. She was about
40 wears old, aud left her husband .and
three children in Germany about seven
weeks ago.
William Porter, negro III years old,
died near Indianapolis yesterday morn
ing. He was born in Kentucky in l77l,
and ii Is claimed that he bad an indis-
tinct recollection of the colonial period.
He was never in until few days before
his death, and was strong enough to
travel long distances TO visit his children
twelve in number-up TO the last year.
He leaves two generations of descendants
II is believed that at the time of his death
he was the oldest man in America.
The Alexandra Gdzelte says that. a
gentleman from Danville has sent to the
Democratic headquarters In Alexandria
copy of Republican campaign docu-
meni, enclosed in an envelope, on which
Is printed Part of the Congressional
Record," and bearing the frank of j. &.
Elaine United States Senator. lie says
numbers of documents similarly en-
closed are being sent broadcast through
out his section Of the State. The ques-
tion OF how Mr. Blaine can be using his
senatorial frank when he has not been
a Senator for six years will, 1t is said. be
brought TO the attention Of the postotfice
authorities. Besides, the document, it is
said ia not a part OF the Congressional
Rec0rd.