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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
YEARLY RA TES
Republican Primary Meetings,

The Republican voters Of Charles county are
hereby requested to assemble IA Primary Meet
ings at the usual voting places in the several
election districts,
On Saurday, Nag sh, 1889, n I O'Clock p. NJ.
for the purpose ct selecting five delegates from
each district TO county convention to be held
in Port Tobacco, on
Monday, Nag III, 1883, At p o'clock M.
for the purpose Of choosing four delegates to
represent said county IN the Fifth Congression-
al District Convention TO be held in Laurel
on Wednesddy, Agy oh, 1888,
for the purpose of selecting two delegates
and two alternates TO represent said Con-
gressonal District in the Republican National
Convention. also to choose four delegates to
represent Charles county IN a State Conven-
ton to be held at Eastou, Talbot county,
On Thursday, Nay l7lh, 1888
90 select four delegates to the Chicago Nation
III Convention to nominate candidates for
President and Vice President Of the United
States By order Of the
ap 27-bt Rep. State Cen. Com.
WOOL We are paying the highest cash
prices for Wool this season. Wool bags on
hand. HORNEf HANCOCK,
may 4-at La Plata, b. & p. X. X.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Habeas COrpus.-In the habeas corpus
case of VIM Thomas, recently committed to
the county Jail BY Justice Burch of Bryantown,
an opinion denying the right OF magistrates
jurisdiction in cases where the charge is feo-
Nous assault The court ordered the dis
charge of the prisoner from the custody Of the
sheriff, and held him to bail in the sum of So
for his appearance at the May term OF the
Circuit Court.
Thomas Chew, committed to the House Of
Correction by Justice Rohey, was brought
into court on Saturday last by an official
from that Institution, and was placed in Jail
for further hearing to-day. S f. Mudl
Esq, appeared as counsel in both cases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Starring Fashions for Men and Bow

Our yell known store 'FRONT.' IS 10 NC ,ts usual
the popular rendezvous for all those in search
OF dependable st, lish and wei made garments
IL economical prices The same polite and
attentive statesmen aad clerks wili greet YOU
aud We all viii make An extra effort to con-
vince you that ctr store is the only right
place that can give The cry OF low prices its
true ring, our convenient and inexpensive To-
cation will insure to the great be"eft of Pur-
Chnsers whilst our assortment of mems, youths
aud boys clothiag and furnishings and trunks
comprise ever, thing desirable aud reliable al
So We have some splendid tarGaiaS
mems aud boys suits, whilst our $40 and SIS
line excel ANYTHING ever offered in suits.
Before you buy 60 to Oehms Old stand now
the Bell Clothing House, Pratt street adjoin-
ing Hanover.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

ht ADVENT VI spring marks the com
mencement OF our effort 10 place before The
public the greatest Offering of bargains in
clothing ever shown The store has besn a
well known rendezvous for economical cloth
ing buyers for score Of years and our earn.
est endeavor TO uphold ard 60 ahead, Of The
record made by 0ehm's old stand for 6rst.
class clothing, fashionable, dependable and
entirely satisfactory in every particular. Onr
inexpensive yet convenient location euabla ms
to undersel many others, whilst our facilities
as manufacturers place our goods direct IN the
hands OF the consumer without the cost ~
middle men. The entire personal Of s,lesmon
cutters, etc. remain with US and will be gls5
to meet the many friends and patrons Of ths
old stand. Bomhast, braggadocio and mnch
talk, Gil the space Of clothing ads. Wessx
come to our store, examine our goods and
advantage of our genuine low prices The
Bel Clolhing House, 0ehm's old stand p.,t,
street adjoining lALover.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
MnrshnlI HnlI-nn Snnday Inst we ho

Marshall Hall.-pn Sunday last we had
the pleasure Of trip from Washington, down
the beautiful Potomac on the steamer Corco-
ran to Marshall HALL We, with a number Of
others, enjoyed ourselves by partaking Of that
toothsome deiclcy, panked shad, for the
preparation of which Col. McKibbin, the ge-
nial proprietor of that popular resort is un.
equalled Every thing about the famous place
belokens the utmost care and attention :
Money has freely and lavsly been expended
TO add to the comfort and convenience of
those who wish to spend a few hours there,
away from the dust and tumult of busy life.
The season, which commenced on the lst OF
May, bids fair TO be, if possible, more remu-
nerstive than ever before. May success al
tend the courteous and energetic proprietor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
CoInred Chnnel Nnehnd =

COl0reu chapel Needed The Rev
James Z. Poiudexter, by request of colo,ed
members Of the Methodist Church nreacheS
to large congregation Of colored peonIe =
their chapel nea- this village on Sund - 49, ~
noon. On wednesday last the Reve ,',ss' \
gentleman was inspecting the old Fergnssa',
building in this village which has been 49,.
ted by Judge d R. Magruder to N. Qua,
Tobacco parish. The intention Of JnS@a
Ndgruder IN making the purchase and Ir Iuse
fer, was TO provide place in the parish wbora
services under the auspices of the pro,es,an y,
Episcopal Church could be held for the h.a.
ht Of The colored people. Quite an amona.
will be necessary to put the building in ,.o,,..
condition, but if it eqn be done a MORTON
the building could also be used as a lee,,,..
room aud town hall, something greatly NJ
cd in tbs village. We trust that the pevo..u
gentleman can secure sufficient amonn, n
which the generous impulses Of ina ~ i
hearted AID christian donator. ca. l. ,oa...
ma,sl.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Shooting Confession Monday next
as will be seen by our advertising columns, a
shooting match for prizes will take place in
this village Mr.. j, K. Norris, the
genial proprietor of the Centennial
House, who is indefatigable in his e-
forts to make success of any thing he
undertakes, promises that good time will be
assured all who visit the town for the purpose
of witnessing the contest A large number OF
persons from this and adjacent counties, will
be on hand to witness what promises to be the
greatest shooting contest ever held in South
ern Maryland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Don't Pay One Dollar a Yard
Fob
LADIES' BROAD CLOTH.

Our cash price Is SD, pure WOOL one yard
and a half wide, Goblin Blue, OK Bloc !, Ele
plants Breath, Tan. Terra Gotta, and Black
Don't pay SOC for Henriettts, the newest
style Spring Dress Goods, our cash price is
4sc, pure wool wide double width, OK Blood,
Terra Gotta, Tar, Elephants Breath, Goblin
Blue, Serpent and Black
Don't pay lOc for yard vide, best quality
Bleached Cotton; our cash price is SIC.
Cash customers will select one Of the follow
ing valuable presents, if they buy s. or over:
One pair of large size, knottei fringe DAmask
Towels, worth ST.. Half dozen red border
fringed Damask Napkins, worth 75c. One
pair SILK Embroidered COrss Is. worth 75c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Don't

let that cold of yours run on. You think it i;
a light thing. But it may run into catarrh
Or into pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dan
gerous. Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear Of all distractions and Of
fensive matter. Otherwise there is trouble
ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be de-
lighliully and entirely cured by the use Of Bo-
schees German Syrup. If you don't know
tins already. thousands and thousands of peo-
ole can tell yop. They have been cured by it,
and "know how it is, themselves" Bottle
only IS cents. Ask any druggist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Electric BItters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song Of praise. 4 purer m-dieine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis.
eases Of the liver and kidneys, will remove
pimples, bols, salt rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria
from the system and prevent as well as cure all
malarisl fevers. For cure Of headache, con.
stipation aud indigestion try Electric Bitters
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price soc and 81 per bottle at W
W. Padgetts store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Going West-ur. J Sothorou Keerh
who recently graduated with nigh honors At
the Maryland University OF Medicine, called
% see as ON Tuesday last Ia the near future
Bee intends to locate in G,ciue. Wisconsin,
His brother, the Rev F keeeh is the rec
tor Of an EIiscop..l Church in that rity aud
naturally desires him to locate there W,
wish for Dr. Krech the greatest success in life
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Saw Rerlstrntion LnM.-The 10

istraiion law passed at the. recent SessioR OF
the General Assembly, makes quite change
in reference 10 the time Of sittings. II re-
quirss two days sttings in May, three in Sep
tember aud FIVE iE October The sixth Sec
ton requires that the Office Of Registration
shall demand aud receive the registries and
list of voters from the clerk of the Circuit
Court Of their respective county between the
last Monday Of April and the second Mon
day Of May IN each year, for the cor
rection Of said registries Of voters and poll
books and the registration Of qualifed voters. -
The clerk desires that all Registration Officers
call immediately and take possession Of their
boohN aud qualifs according 70 law,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Government Claims. Persons having
claims against the government for supplies
furnished, damage done, etc, during tho late
war, and who have had them rejected, would
do well to make application to c. G.. Lancis-
ter, attorney, Washington, D. c in refer
cnee thereto. Further information will be
furnished on application at this office.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Severely Burned. Lizzie, tie little
daughter Of Captain Charles II. L'rey, on
wednesday moraing last, while standing
near the fire At her home, snddenly tainted,
and fell on the fire place hearth with one arm
in the Ere. Captain Lacey, who fortunately
was in the room, quickly pulled her from her
dangerous position. Her arm was severely
burned The little sufferer is loiug we'd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Answer TO Enigma.-We have received
two answers to the enigma published 10 the
last ISSUE Of the INDEPENDENT, both Of which
are correct One Of them only gives the name,
the other sent from Rock Hill College by +.
Gardner Eielen, gives the answer III detail
with name enclosed 1t is Alta Vista Berry.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store
Ill Market Space, near 7th Street,
Next door to the Boston Variety Sto.e.
Washington, d. G.

Next door to the Boston Variety Sto,e.
Washington, D. G.
Don't pay 75c for excellent quality Black
Surah Silk, our cIsh price is SO.
Fancy Silks, 81, 40, As, So.
Handsome striped Black Silk Velvet, cheap
at 80, only 7jc.
Cream Albatross, extra wide, double width
pure wool cash bargain, 374c.
Trco cloth, wide double width, pure WOOL
374c.
French Serge, wide double width, pure
WOOL wonderful cash bargain, 374c.
At the above prices we could sell a thou
sand dollars worth every day on credit
Cash customers will sele It one OF the follow
ing valuable presents if they buJ 10 90 OF
over: Magnificent Bridal Quilt, worth so.
Two pairs of large size, Ioited fringe Dam
ask Towels, worth 2 90. Two pairs Of Silk
Embroidered Corsets, worth SO. Two yards
and a half of pure linen Table Damask, worth
81. One dozen red Dor Ter, irlnged Damask
Napkins. worth so.
Don't deal with us until you have examin-
ed and priced Dry Goods esew here, then YOU
will come prepared to appreciate our wonder
full cash bargains. No ere lit
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Sand DredgerS. Sheriff Smoot recently
received what purported 10 be a State writ,
directing him to arrest parties on the Potomac
near Chapman's Point, who are violating a
recent act of General Assembly, in dredging
Tor sand. The writ was shown to the State ;
Attorney, who directed him not to proceed
under the paper, as by so doing he would
himself becom, vioator of law, and would
be subject to indictment for serving an illegal
process
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Children often need some safe cathartiC
tonic to avert approaching sickness or to re-
lieve collie, headache, sick stomach, indiges.
ton, dysentery aud the complaints incident
to childhood Let the children take Simmons
Liver Regulator and keep we'll. II is purely
vegetable, not unpleasant to the taste and
safe to take alone or in connection with other
medicine The genuine has our Trade Mark
~ in red on front Of wrapper J. IL Zeilin
& Co, Philadelphia. Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Bar Associations meeting Of the
members C. the Bar Of Port Tobacco was held
ia the Court House on Tuesday last tor the
purpose Of forming a Bar Association. Hon
X. H. Edelen was elected President and A.
Posey, Secretary Messrs. Edeleu, Wilmer
aud Mitchell, were appointed committee to
draft a constitution, to report ca the 18th inst
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
baltimore. MAY lst. 1883.

Messrs. Editors, Gents:-T hear through
Joseph T. Herbert, Esq (, and others that a
report has been circulated through parts o.
your county to the fact that the Deputy In.
spector at No Tobacco Warehouse, has not
the confidence of the trade and that tobacco
opened at the house would not sell at any
price, desire to say there is no truth in any
such statement, as will think be sufficiently
attested by the following letter Yours &c,
J. H. Hancock, Deputy Inspector,
No. , Tobacco Warehouse.
Baltimore, May LIST, 1888.
J. II. Hancock Esq We the undersigned
menite Of tobacco trade of Baltimore, will
ingly testify that no prejudice as far as We
know exist in this market against the inspec-
tors of No. State Tobacco Warehouse
Tobacco opened by you at No. 2 warehouse
sell as readily as any we handle of State In
spection. Yours Respectfully,
George wilkins, Glass, Woke & Co,
f +. Wenck, FonKapf 4 Arens,
Henry lautz & Co. A. Schumacher 4 Co.
ST. Mary's papers please copy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Is Consumption Incurable

Read the following: Mr. C. II. Morris, New.
ark Ark, says: "Was down with abscess oil
lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced
me 40 incurAble eonsumptiye. Began taking
Or. Kings New Discovery for consumption,
am now on my third bottle, and able to over
SEE the work on my farm. II is the finest
medicine ever made Jessie Middlewart, De
rstur. Ohio, says. clad it not been for Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption would
have died of lung troubles. Was Il zen up by
The doctors. Am now in best Of health. (" Try it.
sample bottles free at W. W Padgeit's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
TIE young mans advocate,
The poor man friend.
A. PosEY. Publisher.

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter
81 90 per square q ltnesl for the first inser-
ton. rs cents for each subsequent insertion.
Rule and figure matter double the above rates.
Obituary notices half rates.
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NOTICE.
Dissolution Of Co. Partnershir

Dissolution Of Col Partnership
Notice is hereby given, that the Co Part
nership lately existing between Thomts G.
Bateman and A. Bradford Batentn Of Charles
county, and State Of Maryland, under the
firm of Bateman & Bro. WAS dissolved b.,
mutual consent on the Ist day Of May, 1888
All debts owing to the said Co-Partnership
are to be received by the saii Thomas c..
Bateman, and all deman Is N the said Go
Partnership are to be presented to him for
payment.
THOMAS C. BATEMAN,
may let A. BRADFORD BArhMAN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
EptaI mh 4rsonal.

~a- The Office Of ne INDEPENDENT has bees
,,v,og,d 10 tho frSt fogr Of The Masonic Hal,
ans,sdateiy o1posRs he 6Piseepai Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04

Cor. Ith R SITS, N. W., Washington, D. c.. and
9026 to 1910, Water ST., Georgetown d. c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-02
THE CITY'S NEW SERVANTS.
The Change in the Municipal Offices and Legis
latiye Bodies That Takes Place To-Day.

To-day Mayor Denny begins his second term,
and John w. Bowlus takes charge of the city
clerks Office, with Harvey Stout, Michael w.
Toomey and VIM. w. Walden as his assistants.
The latter secures place a representative of
the colored people. To night the new Council
and Board of Aldermen will be organized. OF
the former body the Mayor is presiding officer
by virtue of his Office, and as vice-president,
John r. Pearson will be elected as the Repub-
Ican caucus nominee. in the Board of Alder
men the Republican majority will elect Gran
vile S. Wright as president and Miles w. Rey-
nolds as vice president. Both the Mayor and
Mr.. Wright will have their comraittees pre-
pared for announcement this evening The
first business of Importance for the new Council
is to provide for temporary loan of $50. 900
with which to meet the January appropriations.
Last year this amount of the 100000 loan was
paid off, but the present January interest of
s62, 900 on the citys bonded indebtedness sent to
New York on Wednesday last has reduced the
available cash to about $16,0 GOO The appropria-
tons will call for SAC, 900, but during the month
it is expected the city will receive considerable
from miscellaneous sources
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-02
Peraonal and Societx

The meeting of the Indianapolis Literary
Club this evening will be omitted owing to the
New Years festivities.
John FL. Piercy, now IN the retail drug bnsi-
at Greencastle, is a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination of Treasurer.
HIS. Bigham has purchased an interest in the
Sentinel Printing Company, and will hereafter
represent that establishment on the road.
Mr.. Alonzo Martin and Miss Minerva Robin
son. of Ladoga. were married st the Grand Ho-
tel yesterday, Rev. DR.. Gilbert officiating They
were attended by many of their Ladoga friends
Mr.. and Mrs G. S. Rouey. residing at No. 302
Park avenue, celebrated the twentieth anniver-
sary of their marriage Saturday evening in a
very pleasant manner. A large number Of their
friends were present.
Mr.. John j. Curtis. of this city. has sent to
his friends New Years card that is enough OF
novelty to he remarkable. It is in the Ian
guage of Volapuk. which Mr.. Curtis has happily
used good form for New Years greeting.
Mrs. Flora Scott Bcknell, wife of Mr. Ernst
d. Bicknell, of the Evening News, died last
evening after brief illness. She was twenty
two years DID, and was married to Mr.. Bicxnell
only year ago, after graduating at the State
University at Bloomington, where their ac-
quaintance began. She leaves an infant only a
few days old. The remains will be taken to
Edwardsport, the deceaseds old home, for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-02
Death of Rev. j. T. Robe.

Rev. J. T. Robe died yesterday morning. at
his home in Kalamazoo, Mich, in the eighty
first year of his age. For many years he lived
in Indiana. and was an effective minister of the
Methodist Church. Removing to Michigan, he
became a member of the Michigan Conference
and was one Of the leading mem
bers of that conference until the time
of his approximation. He has been
an invalid for long period, but the attack
which Immediately resulted in his death seized
him only about week ago. An elder brother,
Rev John Robe, died out short time ago, at
his residence Greenwood, in this State
Mr. Robe lived to commemorate the iftieth
anniversary of his marriage to sister of Rev.
e. H. and Mr.. William Mclaughlin who sur
wives him, together with three children, a son
and daughter, residents of Kalamazoo, and
Mrs W. r. Smith, of this city, who was with
her father at his death. Mr.. Robe was we'll
known to the older citizens of the city and State,
and they will hear of his decease with sincere
regret If not with surprise. The funeral services
will be held on Tuesday at Kalamazoo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-02

Some Good Recipes.

Chicken Salad-For one good-sized chicken,
chopped up with twice the amount of celery,
allow four eggs two tablespoonful of mixed
mustard, one teaspoonful of SALT q pinch of red
pepper, and two ounces of butter. Beat well
together, then add a gill of vinegar, and stir
over boiling water until it becomes of the con-
sistency of thick cream. Do not use until per-
fectly cold.
Griddle Cake Dessert-Make any plain -four
batter. mixing rather thicker than for griddle
cakes. Bake in cakes the size of small
plate. Butter each one and spread with
any sweotened fruit. Make a meringue and
spread over the top cake. Crisp in the oven and
stud with berries or with selected slices of fruit
Whipped cream may be used instead of the
meringue. Eat with cream or a sauce made of
the fruit syrup, butter, sugar and corn starch.
Maries Pudding-Two cups of fine, dry
crumbs, half cup of currants washed and
dried, the same quantity of raisins, seeded and
chopped, quart of milk. four eggs. cup of
sugar. tablespoonful of butter; soak the
crumbs in the milk. beat the eggs light with
sugar, and put in next the butter melted. then
the fruit well dredged with -four; boil in but
tered mold two hours and half; dip for mo-
ment in cold water to loosen the pudding and
turn out; eat with LIQUID sauce.
Crust for Chicken Pie-Three cupfuls of -four
tablespoonful of butter one tablespoonful of
lard, one teaspoonful of soda, two teaspoonfuls
of cream of tartar TOR if it be preferred the two
latter ingredients may be omitted and baking
powder used unsteady, one saltspoonful of salt
milk enough to make soft dough. Rub the
shortening into the -four, having first sifted this
three times with the salt, soda and cream Of
tartar Tor baking powder). Stir in the milk,