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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
MarylsnGs oys- er Navy.

At the time Of the creation or forma-
lion Of the Stat OYSTER Police Force.
many Of the best citizens Of the State
spoke in disnp ragrnent % the Navy
They stated tbae il would not acrompis't
the good intended, fir the reason that
the officers placed in eotHrnni " tn
respective boats would MT he selected
tor their special fncsa, but Because OF
the strong pull thsy might have with
the appointing pow r That the pfoPh-
estes made were CORE t, we have but To
point to the cumbais which have recent
ly taken place between dredgers and
some portion Of the Navy. The "Goy-
rruor Hamilton, " the Mary Compton, "
or some other ship Of the Navy starts
.u, in search Of violators Of the oyster
law They are soon found, for b/
well known the Oyster Police Force are
regarded by the dredgers as the most
harmless people in the world, aud has
what is reported laer a. terrific battle,
but n fact only few shots arc fred DO
one il killed, aud the Mary Compton
or the governor Hamilton" huuis-Vf
and runs to the Headquarters. u the
Commodore to make report In thrlr
absence the dredgcrs finish their load
and when the ships Of the Navy rcap-
pear they find the enemy gcae to DIS
pose Of their load Of delicious bivalves
The Maryland Oyster Police Force costs
the State over sixty thoussni. dollars
a year, bnt excepting N the case OF one
or two commanders renders, little. or no
good toward the enforcement Of tho law 4.
. Gov. Jackson in an interview with 4 re-
porter stated that he wlB-in favor Of en-
forcing the law to the letter, aud If the
boats persist to dredge upon forbidden
grounds was in favor Of sinking them
4 necessary to prevent the continued
siolation Of law. II these are the sin
ere views of the G6yeruor3 whfch we do
not doubt, we would suggest, that after
getting the cannon which, the Board OF
Public Works mas asked Of the Secreta-
nv of War, lie Immediately ask the re-
movAI. or demand the same, Unnecessary,
of all the incompetent commanders, and
have appointed in their stead not men
who have distinguished therl' elves by
political work, dirty, or otherwise, but
those who BY courage and general fitness,
will see to tho enforcement Of the law
If his action is takcn by the Governor,
the M,ryhHa Oyster Navy would cease
t. be }led, as now, By Democratic pa
pers such as the Maryland journal,
~ very great humbug." The people
of the State irrespective Of par y demand
a vigorous enforcement Of the law which
would speedily put an end to oyster pi-
.racy. and prevent the so-eolled ha'tleS-
-. A., Ct,tnf
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Bricks. Bricks.
Tue undersigned have fine lot Of
FirSt-Class Bricks
for sale 4 their
KIM ~ WALDORF
when "ey offer for sale NJ Reasonable rates.
HICKS & MtDD.
seP '-uh Waldorf Nd.
Strawberry Plants for Fall
V WALDORF,
Strawberry Plants for Fall
Planting.

Urimsoa Clnster Immensely productive,
has neen fhnwn to average a quart TO plant,
s per hundred. ''''" w.
Sharp'tfS.-One Of the largest berries. often
measuring six inches IL cirr,,,,ro ,,,,,.o M 81
fine havot
Henderion-The frnit is large, e1riy, and
noted ior exquisite flavor. e&celIeut bearers.
Party + The berries are large and round. a
very at'Tic,iVe looking strawberry being a
brilliant llgnt red, they are good bearers.
per hundFd or 50 per thousand anv If he
above 20 ern's per dozen by mail One acre of
strawberrfs, well cultivated. will hiring more
money thdh quite large tobacco cron' Ap-
ply to SAMUEL r NEAvE,
Nughcsvile Charles county. Md.
Agent L Montgomery Fire Insurance Co.
aug l7-ifn
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Andrew Carnegie

That frightful Carnegie Of pi,tsburl
who owns a coach IN Scotland aud sh,
took the Statesman Blaine "oui a ridin'
has been the bugatoo Of southern Msry
land Democratic papers. Ills recent
muniiccnt bequcst toward founding q
college for the education Of working peo-
pie brings him to notice again. TIE
people If Southern Maryland ought ID
know more Of him. lie came to this
country a poor Scotch boy and by Drawn
and brain began to build a fortune He
was, 10 short, greasy mechanic am
mud sill, tern so dear to the old
Bourbons BY observing the rules Of
Holy Writ. lie became dilisent 10 his
business and finally stood b. re kings
/ That's the sentimental part o.
Practically Andrew Cxaeige has
given more money in his dsa end gone
ration toward educating IA working
peepIe than all the planters ehSout iern
Maryland that ever lived aycr will
unless they change their nti"ent'
wonderfully. lie is now Gaping a
long and useful career by iOVins a
magnificent college, and King good
naturally the abuse Ofa ella who true
to their instincts, never learned any
thing, and never forget anything.
His name has figured as a robber-
baron 10 these Southern Maryland papers
because he admitted at one N that his
income was five thous, nd x through
the benefits of the tariff. All this is
true, but do these erudto scribblers
know how TO estil tate whence this
princely sum cOinesI He makes less
on each hand he erlploys than IS made
en- the average laborer in Southern
Maryland 1t is because he employs so
many hauas that his incom 50 large.
according to his millions 's'od. he
makes less per capita thanvhe old fogy
planter who his yet to lean how to en-
ploy and how TO pay skilled labor.
If these hlppant scribblekofthe press
would once awaken to the Importance OF
studying the times, they would soon be-
come converts to the doctrines held dear
by tie friends Of the New South, and
when in the frenzy Of such a Inversion,
| (if possible in an age Of no mlraclcS)
they ought to get on their knees at the
moarner's bench and beg kind fate to
send to dilapidated, fogyish Maryland, a
mechanic who by industry could become
"a statesman author and pbhnthropist;
who could employ thousands Of men en-
riching the country; who would endow
educational institutions and who wouli
eaye the world better taan be found II
If the region in whieh the Southern
Maryland Bourbon editors labor has pro-
ducel such men, they must have been
hidden in the swamps However, the
hearts of the dear people must be fred
to intense heat against the robber bar
ons, while Maryland milliOnaires allow
their own State to go to the bad. Free
Quill. -
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Home Library Association
Opportunity For Cheap Books.

0EP0Tan''y For Cheap Byoks.
Mr.. r DeSales TIowa a j. sow in orr cor,,v
canvassing for Subscribers to the ab ' ,s.t,-
citation Bv becoming member. he associa-
ton will furnish hooks Of MI standard au-
thors nicely bound and handsomely finished
at price, inst are simply startling to the read
ing public. large catalogue is furnished
with hist q The books published by the ASSOC
citation, andlthe cursory examination we have
given it shows that it contains all the stand
ard works extant. 10 addition the association
furnishes TO all its members free of coat large
book OF 800 pages that is in itself fully worth
the membership lee. 1t contains information
on almostevery known subject and is in re-
atty Il condensed enclycopedia. Those of onr
people on whom Mr. Howard VIII call should
give him bearing and examine thoroughly
what he represents, ms such rare opportunity
to obtain chelp books has been seldom offered
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
!ndiSpltab!e Facts.

We are head centers for
Ladies and Misses Cloaks
in Washington. Wedevote
lone-e4t4tiiYe floor to their ex-
elusive sales, and what we
haven't is something that is
not worn.
Grand Display of View Jerseys.
The newest effects, the Ia
test creation. We carry only
all-wool Jerseys, and fully
warrant the wear of every
Jersey bought from us.
Our New Wrappers.
Beautiful goods, in entire
ly new ideas, in Flannel and
Cashmere.
Tea Gowns in Rich Patterns.
Ladies Fall Costumes in
the new materials and col
orings at our usually low
prices.
Ladies' and Children's warm skirts
Everything needed in
Skirts kept by us.
Blankets, Bed-COmforts, Spreads.
for the millions. Nowhere
such a stock. All prices,
all grades-from the cheap
est to- the finest California
Blanket.
Blankets and spreads for the Baby.
A splendid stock of goods
for Infants. Infants Bootees,
Infants Slips, Infants Long
and Short Coats, Infants
Wrappers, Infants Shawls,
Infants Caps, in Surah,
Plush, Cloth, &c. And
everything else needed to
complete an outfit for an
infant.
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lsout4SS MsrTlat ature.

Under the above aption, the Balti-
more Sun a few days ago contained the
following well written article:
The spirit of progress moves slowly
over Southern Maryland, Here in ante
bcllum days the tobacco king reigned
supreme. Slaves, heavy crops, high
prices and ready market sustained a
chivalrous and most hOspitable rural
population. At Barnum's Hotel, Balti-
more, in the year 1859, a party Of
Georgia planters and Southern Mary
land gentlemen met IN cOnviyial COM
partnership. and the question arose,
(Which is the more lucrative crop, cot
ton or tobacco?" aad after comparison
of statistics, it was found that although
cntton was nominally king yet the cul-
ture of tobacco WAS the more lucrative
industry
Wealth and prosperity made South
ern Maryland TEEN in those days with
profitable and abundant haryests. The
young men and maidens Of this section
were sent to the great colleges and SEM
inaries Tor education. Thcyreturned to
their homes bearing with them the pol
ish and refinement Of scholarship; Of
which the vestises are still to lsfOund
throughout this section, and abo in many
secluded and impoverished household,
A new era, however, seems to be
dawning for Southern MARYLAND. Sc
well favored by nature is it that the sol
yields abundant crops without ferdliza.
ton. The tide Of immigration mus
eventually turn from the nclemen
! Northwest towards a mild climate and
Kind soil so near to the great marts o
Baltimore and the capital oflbe Union
As large estates have become profit
less because of the scarcity Ofabor. III
depression IN the tobacco na,ke. an
! the lack of capital, the road is omen
the thrifty immigrant, who can wit
industry, build up for himself o,osDe,
Gus home in a glorious country
i, Southern Maryland tobacco i, will
" out doabt' substantial element in Il
i worlds commerce. 1t has eool ~.
;. ke. abroad. The finest French b,,n,,
tobacco is chilled the Maryland ;,
it commands the highest price n j
French market. But it is eyida,, j.
if the present rate of Amerir,, ::
:. continue there will be steady d.a =. :
, in the culture of tobacco IN Son,s
. Maryland As heretofore noted l :,
Sun, the movement has ALREADY !.
The establishment of canneries II =. g.
Sc sFn counties Of the State i. ohapsn, NV !,
methods of farming. Thop,an1a. i"
acres heretofore planted with j.
i, have been utilized for the culd,,, '''
sugar corn, peas and tomatoes =,
profits bave proved satisfactory
: landowners. 1t is a verv H. /.
:. which grows every year NOR.
~ that the contractors for Marvls., 's
M co are killing the goose ,5at ~ %
golden egg. ' ''y'l
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
OEHNS ACNE HAIL..
BALrIMORES LARGEST
CLOTHING House,
Baltimore, Fall, 1888
Te the People of Maryland
and tho CoptL
aud the South:

This will interest you; it will pay Won
We've the grandest stock Of Mems and
Boys Clothing in all Baltimore and tho
South. Made from choice wcavings-
foreign and domestic-in newest STYLES
and finish. Grand goods, grauder work
graDfest results.
Fine Dress Suits. 10 90 to 40 90
Splendid Business Suits 7 80 to 25 90.
Fall and Winter Overcoats 5 90 to
10 90.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
D. N. SWITZERLAND, Auctioneer
PUBLIC SALE
Or
Valuable Personal Property

will sell
On Thursday. December Gth,
at public sale at West Iiation on the wicomi-
co river, the following personal property:
, Sorrel Colts. 4 years old; Sorrrl
Mare, s years old; / Bay Mire, 9
years old Bay Mare II years old;
| Roahe Ma. years old; | Black
Mare, 8 years old; horse colt, 6
months old; , mare colts, 6 months
old; so head Of Sheep. = Farm Wa
gons, Threshing Machine, , Corn
Shelters, 6 Flows, 3 Cultivators, !
Mower, / Cleaner, Wheat Fan,
Of Crop Tobacco, Parlor Sets Of
Furniture, 3 Walnut Wardrobes, 3
Tables, = sets of Bedroom Walnut
Furniture, 2 Mirrors. lot of Drugs,
in drug style Of bottles, etc.
Terms OF Stle:--All sums over $40 credit
81 six months viii he given, the purchaser
giving note and security; all sums under that
amount are cash.
FRANK BIBBY.
A. P0SEY, Attorney.
onv 23-bt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store.
I'll Market Space, near 18th Street.
Next door to the Boston Variety Stole.
Washington, D. c.
Interesting Reading.

Every hour in the day our cash customers
ask this question;
"Why do you give presents to those who
buy SIS and $40 worth of Dry Goods
Our reply is: 1--WE are fighting the credit
stores, and to get their credit trade to deal
with US for cash we 'must'' offer extraordna-
~ inducements both in low prices and vaua.
BILE presents
Ladies Broad 10th, one yard and a half
wide, pure wool, all colors, cash value, l 90;
rtdu ed to 75c.
Blankets, immense size, finest all wool,
3 90, 6 90, 90 and 90.
ROYAL French Serge, wide double width, ell
pure fine French wool, all co!ors, cash value
soc; reduced to Side.
Henrietta Cashmeres extra WIDE double
width, pure wool, all colors, Mahogany Lon
don Smoke, Elephants Breath Serpent, Terra
Gotta Gobelin Blue, 0x-Blood AMI Black,
cash val ne 30; reduced to 45c.
Valuable presents for Cash Customers.-A
large size elegant Bridal Quilt, worth so.
4 pair Of double bls nkets for the baby, worth
l so. Two pairs Of pure h1en Damask Towels
worth so. A large size double bed comfort
worth 80 A dozen Damask Napkins orih
/ so. Select one Of tho above with pur-
chase of Sl0. Positively no goods sold on
credit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

Strains and external injuries are the
chief causes Of weak ankles and joints.
BY the free use Of Salvation Oil cure
will be effected in short time
and there was mask ball that
night" yes, and they kept it up pretty
lively until morning. You see they
weren't afraid Of the early frost-know-
ing that all the druggists keep Supplied
with Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup. the old
scllaba standby.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt, rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded Price
IS cents per box. For sale by W. ". Padgctt.
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ORDER NISI.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
No. 647 Equity.
F. Hughes wills vs.. Mamie NJ. wills and al

F. Hughes Wills vs. Mamie VI. Wills and al
Ordered by the court this 18th Of October,
1888, that the report of the sale of the real Is.
tate in the above case mentioned, made and
reported by Adrian Posey, Trustee, be ratif-
ed and confirmed unless cause to the contra
ry be shown on or before the second Monday
of December, 1888, provided a copy of this or
der be inserted ia some newspaper published
in Charles county once week for three sue
cesSive prior to the said second Monday Of
December, 1888.
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
of CT. CT. Court for Charles County.
True copy-T-st:
}. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
nov 23-ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

There will be large number of con-
tested cases in the next Congress The
maiorities in many districts are very
slim, and there was great deal of very
bad counting.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
Notice to Out-Pensioners.

Ordered by the Board of Trustees of the
Poor OF Charles county, that all Out-P Pension
ers in said comfy be required to renew their
petition TO said Board on or before the Is. aay
OF December, 1888. Said petitions to he sign
ed BY FIVE respectable Taxpayers, who reside
in their respective district Of the petition or
and who are personally acquainted with the
condition and circumstances OF the petitioner
BY order Of the Board.
THOMAS N. WEIGH,
oct l9-td Oyerseer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

Curious, is it not. that our Democratic
neighbors should claim Compton's lee
ton and stockbridge's defeat by the
same technicalty? But a Republican
House of Representatives will see that
both Stockbridge and Mudd will be Civ
en- the fruits of their great victories.
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Henrietta Cloth suitins.
Imperial Diagonal scrges.

All colors, donble width. II Yards for 90
Colored SIX Velvets, so, 81 IS, SIC, and CO.
Handsome Cloth Paids one yard AMI hall
wide, pure wool cash value, 75ei reduced te
soc Ladies Cloth Suitiag, one yard and 81
half wide, pure wool, all colors, cash value,
75c; reduced to soc Black aud Colored Silks,
so, 81, 10 sic, 90, Is, 80. Immens,
as sortment of cloth foy men and boys wear,
%, 374, As, so, 50, IS. 90.
Valuable presents for cash customers A
pair Of elegant Damask Towels, worth 90
A half dozen Damask Napkins worth 75c
pair OF silk embroidered Corsets. worth Use
Select one of the above with a purchase of So
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

Yirginia's future is the theme Of t c
progressive citizen from the Blue Ridge
to the sea. Last week a syndicate Of
capitalists made a tour Of the line Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and la
ter accounts state that over one hundred
millions will be invested as the outcome
Of this trip alone. Richmond is to have
a million dollar hotel One congress
sional district alone is able to supply all
the tin needed in the United States as
soon as the Republican party will place
a duty on English tin. This will save
over Que hualred millions Of money in
circulation at home; will give nearly
Fifty thousand people employment when
in full blast; will enrich now barren
lands for miles contiguous; will draw
emigration to the busy center, and the
State will vote for Protection four year.
hence. The Solid South is breaking
every day through Northern energy and
capity. Where is Maryland? What is
she doing? "She is no. dead, nor deaf,
nor dumb &C."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

o,.,.a bv the court this sOth day of NOye9 n.
Ordered " , t the auditors report made
ber is9G, = ,b's case be ratified and conhrmed
and hlea y ' n The contrary he shown on or
unless ca. eau third Monday OF December, 1855,
Oeo' .9s .u copy Of his order be Inserted osnR IN
some nS mses or ih successive weeks P sss
ito the sS'a Us SAMUEL TURN..R, Clerk
ofCt. Ct. for Charles county
True e0Py-fss4 SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
nov 30-ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
House and Lot for Rent.

Foy rent new and convenient House, with
eight rooms, and good pump of water in the
yard; with FIVE acres OF land situated near
La Plata. For terms apply to A. Posey, II.
G. Robertson, or R. P Horney, La Plata. -
Possession Immediately. sep 2l-tf
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
Biting Winter Winds are daily

Bltlng Winter WINDS arc daily
coming nearer. Be ready with good
warm clothing for the boys Warm
suits from 81 so up, warm overcoat>
from 81 30 up. Bell Clothing Com
pany, Pratt adjoining Hanover Street,
Baltimore, Nd.
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POI Acres, more or less.
NOTICE
NOTICE.

All persons are torewarned not TO tresgpays
upon my inrm "Poppleton, with or without
dog or gun, The Law will be rigidIy enforced.
oct 2G-bm WI. A. HENDERSON,
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

ORpmANs' CounT OF CHARLES COUNTY, Scr.
October 10th, 1888.
ORDERED by the Court, that c Grantley
Edclrp, Executor Of Edward v.
EdeIen, deceased give the no.
tee required by law TO the credi-
fors Of said deceased, to exhibit
ther claims, legally authenticated,
hy advertisement inserted in soire one news
lnFtr Published in Charles county, Maryland,
orce in each Of three successive weeks.
True copy, Test
J.B. MATTINGLy, Reg. Wills Chas Co,
NOTICE.
yEIIS ID 10 give aolite, That the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Glr.rirs county, Maryland, letters testainenia-
~ Vn She personal estate Of
EDWARD V EUELEN,
la,e of said county. deceased All persons
having claims against saii ,ieveaspl arg here
by warned 10 exhibit the stsne, With the
vouchers thereof l. yaily as:h,ut,catcl. 20 e
subscriber On or t,eiNrc the l9,h day Of April
next, They mty qtaerrlse by law be .eN-
eiudei FROM Ill benefit % aid deceased estate.
Girsn nncr my hand this l9th day u
OctoUer, 1858.
c GRANTLEY EDELEN,
Executor 0. Elwari Y. hlrlrn.
oct 10 am
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

This department is a mine of richness
and beauty. Grandest stock, gorgeous
styles. Everything for men and boys
to fit them out For instance: Neck
wear in superb array and exquisite styles,
30 cents, worth l 00--and everything
in same ratio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30

Trustees Sale
| OF
Valuable Personal Property

BY virtue of an order of the Circuit Court
of Charles county, passed in the matter of the
petition OF Napoleon Jameson for the bcneSt
of the lnsolvent Laws of the State of VI ny
lalnd, the undersigned Permanent Trustee,
will sell at public auction on the premises Of
sid Insolvent, on
Monday, December 10Th, 1888,
at 10 O'Clock m, the personal property of
said Napoleon jameson As follows:
, Horses, 8 Cons, l Calf, o Killing
Hogs. 3 Brood So'cs, l Mccormick
Binder, Wheat Drill, l .Salhy Cu-
TRAITOR l Or Cart. l Carriage, Doa-
lie Set of Harness, one ho7f interest
IN Champion lfo,eer, choice lot Of
Farming Implements. Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
Terms of Sale-For all sums OF S., or UNI
der, the cash will be required, for sums over
that amount, a credit of six months will be
given, TO be secured by the note of the pur-
chaser, bearing interest from date, with secH-
rity approved by the Trustee
JAMES F. MATHEWS,
nov 30-bt Permanent Trustee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
ORDER NISI.
IN The Circuit Court for Charles County
No. 10 Equity.

=. matter of the sale of the real estate SOLD
In the MAUI mortgage Of from John H. Reeder
un9er - the vestry of William and Mary
Parish.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-11-30
Now Comes the Truth

which are disgacing the State.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-06
The EdgingtoH Celebration

The Edgington celebration on the
Fourth was one of the best and most en-,
JOyable and successful ever held in the
lower end of the county. Andalusia,
Taylor Ridge and Reynolds all contribu-
ted to the attendance, the happiness and
patriotism of the affair. The Andalusia
and Reynolds martial bands furnished in
strumental music and MIR John H
Gaunt lead the chorus singing MIR. Ben
Fountain read the Declaration of Iude-
pendence, and Rev A. r Morgan, of
Moline, delivered the morning Grafton,
while Mr.. f f Parmenter spoke in the
afternoon, aud there were numerous at
ter dinner tOasts.