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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-05

THERE are torty-two firms in the
United States engaged exclusively in
the manufacture of chewing gum.
Their trade is increasing, and it is esti-
mated that the value of their product
this year viii not be less than s1O,-
100000.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-05
Aged People

Who're blood has become thin or impure. are sspeo-
Tally liable to attacks Of rheumatism or to that weak
ness called general debility The pains and aches
OF the former are relieved by Hoods SArsaparilla
which purhes and vitaIzes the blood while il also
tones and builds up the whole system
My wife aud myself were both generally run
down. Hoods sarsapariIia brought us out Of that
tired feeling. and made US feel like young people
again Ithas done more for rs than ali other medi-
cines together" RICHARD HAwkHURsr, Amityville
Long Island. Ny.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six for s. Prepared only
by C L HOOD CO., ApothScaries. Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-05

COLONIAL wool on sale this season in London
amounts to some l55,0lO bales.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-05

This Book contains ga Finely Printed Pages of Clear Type
Excellent Paper and Handsomely yet Seroeaby Bound Cloth
gives English words with the German equivalents and pronunciation,
and German words with English definitions fyu know German word
and desire know its meaning English you look part of the
Book while the English word known and you want translate
into German, you look into another part of the Book
1t invaluable Germans who thoroughly familiar with
English Americans who wish learn German Consider how easily
you German with the aid of this Dictionary if half hour
per day devoted study how much benefit be derived from
the knowledge and hasten send for this fCaS book You will
never regretit
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-05

Pittsburgh has twenty-one National
Banks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Locat BFeUitles.

Turkeys.are search and high in the Wash.
ington market.
Mr.. y P. Freeman, who has been quite m
at his residence in Baltimore, is now conva-
lescent.
See notice Of dwelling and store house for
rent 10 Aliens Fresh. A fine opportunity for
an energetic business man.
Col. Wilmer, received his commission on
Thursday last, and in to-dsys issue appears
bis first special Older.
The young people OF this vicinity will give
party at the st. Charles Hotel in Port To.
baceo on Wednesday evening next.
Elias II. Page of Cobb Neck few days ago
sold lot on Queen street, in Alexandria, Va,
to Mary Jackson Of that city.
The quarterly distribution Of the school
fund has been made by the Comptroller.
Charles county receives 81, 2s2 40 for white
schools and 81, 4s4 40 for colored schools.
Mrs. Henrietta Magruder, the aged mother
Of Judge D. r Nagruder, died at her home
in Annapolis Of paralysis, last Saturday, aged
ninety years.
B. Welch Owens, Of Anne Arundel, for.
mer memn,r of Dement'S Confederate artillery
has been appointed 10 clerkship in the In
ternai Revenue Office by Gen Chapman.
Lewis Jones, who was convicted at the last
term Of the Circuit Court for obtaining goods
under false pretenees from Mr.. W. W. Pad
gett Of this village, has written to thai gen
tleman asking him to intercede in his behalf
for pardon. 1t is alleged that Jones is in The
last stages Of consumption and must soon die.
Every one is entirely willing to be his neigh
boris physician; yet tried remedies should
only be employed. The popularity Of Laxa-
dor is constantly increasing, which testi6es TO
the real worth Of this valuable family medi-
cine. 1t costs only 20 cents.
Always reliable and eficacious. DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup never disappoints mothers and
nurses, but cures at once the troublesome dis
eases Of babyhood. Sold everywhere at %
cents bottle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Communicated.

Mr.. Editor-The report put out by 2. F.
Freeman in Charles county, Nd, about me
has just come to nv notice, and wish 10 have,
and am determined TO have il suppressed, by
proving his statement utterly without founda-
ton and base falsehood. The report is as
follows:
That said Freeman engaged 10 business
with me and invested $500, and that lost
that amount and forged his name for $780,
I say the above is false, and ! will make him
suffer If ! can get the names Of those that he
made such a statement too, 10 testify to that
effect. am young man starting in life.
and have my character to protect, and will
not allow it to be destroyed by such false ru-
mors as are mentioned as being circulated by
said z. F. Freeman 10 your county. On Sep
temher 2sth, 1888, z. F freeman aud start
ed into the Grocery, Liquor, Wood and Coal
business, he invested Sis and he was to let
me have entire control of that amount, and
10 receive one-half Of the profits Of the bust
ness for my experience, and that ! was to take
a living ont Of the business, which did. I
allowed myself $50 a month, which consid-
err very little. He was not TO draw any money
cut Of the business at all, and in a month he
asked me for SIS, leaving the actual in,e est
ment SEQ. | was not IN business one month
before he showed dissatisfaction by offering TO
sell out 10 Mt. nitney OF W asntngtOn.
D. G. at tina. time being perfectly satisfied
with my situation. | consider he broke his
agreement then and there with me, as he
agreed to let me have control for one year,
make or lose. On that basis agreed to stay
and run the business for him for oue-half the
profits for enc year. A week or SO later we
had little trouble, and Mr.. Freeman did not
seem to recover from the effects up to our sep
aration Things grew worse and worse, we
we're losing money as | showed him bv in
ventorY which took before I left, and which
claim was as near correct as possible without
measuring everything. The inventory was as
follows:
Book accounts Sl03 90
Fixtures and License 22s 90
and $40 odd in Wood, Groceries and
Liquors.
When left Mr.. Freeman ! had So cents and
only went as far rs my home in Washington
when LEFT, as ! could no: pay my board and
live in Alexandra, Va. on S. cents. 2. F.
Freeman lost about $3.50 and no more. I'M
derstand re sold out for 1884. The indebt-
Of the house was when left about $500
The Stock, Fixtures, License and
Book accounts were $40 odd
Indebtedness 200
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

POmOnkey Society has a Shock
Since we have had control Of the INDEPENDENT
it has been our constant aim and effort to do
justice to all sects, societies and individuals
and We have never knowingly departed from
this rule. Conscious then of no intentional
wrong, we were somewhat surprised that many
Of the good people Should have be ONE offended
at the Joke We published in our last issue un
der the caption of "Pomonkey society has
shock A" For our Qualifications we would say
that the article in question was written from
information given by a gentleman who had
heard the runner, and who regarded it an ex-
celient joke, and who, We are confident, had
not the slightest intention Of creating such
stir. That gentleman was former resident
Of Pomonkey aud is cordially received in the
best society there, and would be the last nan
to do an intentional injury to a single mem
Der of IT, We therefore regret exceedingly
that our frieads in that section should have
t ,ken exception to the piece IN question:. -
And we here and now state that we are s1rr,
any person should gtrd the article as an eff
"fort"to CAST ftReeYlUH, and hose wireh 'tYti'
friends calmly think -yer the matter they will
do US the justice to conclude that We sere
gully of no intentional wrong. The thins
eas told us as joke and We published il A.
SUCH and feel confident that with hsczph-
nation all persons feeias agrievei will be-
come satisfied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Merry Making MIR. Editor.-It was

Merry Making Mr. Editor.-It was n,y
good fortune to attend party at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Clifford Berry and sister. near
Troy, on Friday night. At s O'Clock the spa
ciouS parlor Of e host was well filled withthe
youth and b ,uty of CHARLES and Prince
Georges counties. Dancing soon com-
menced and continued until IL o'clock, when
all repaired to the dining room to do Justice
to the bountiful supper prepared for the nests.
Dancing was then continued, with an inter-
mission for refreshments. until the 1--WE sma
hours, when all dispersed for their homes,
and if we are to judge from appearances,
pleased with the nights enjoyments. Much
credit is due Mr.. Berry and his interesting
sister for the way the party was conducted
Among the guests present, were Mrs. Dr..
HURT, Mrs. Edelen, Mrs. Berry, Mrs Young
Miss Addie Middleton, Misses Julia and Mollie
Hatton, Miss Annie Edelen, Misses Mary and
Gertie Dement, Miss Rena HURT, Misses Ida
aud Rena Edelen, Miss Chappelear, Miss Annie
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs Simms Gardner.
Miss Kate Clagett, Misses Hattie and HELEN
Steed, Mr.. and Mrs. 0den Prather. Miss
Hildar Gardiner Miss Thompson, Miss Berry
MISS Leona Mudd, besides a large number Of
gentlemen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

No Joking With Him.-One of opr
Charles county merchants agreed to take some
corn from farmer iu exchange for goods =
When spoken TO about deliving The same. the
merchant Informed him that be was too busv
to receive it, and in joke, said he had no
time to take it in, unless it was on Sunday.
As il was just before Christmas, and not wish.
ing to be deprived of the usual Christmas sun-
plies, our farmer friend took the merchants
word literally, and on the Sunday before
Christmas, just as persons were coming from
church, drove up with load of corn. which
he insisted should be taken according n
agreement This after much grumbling was
done, and our farmer friend went happily home
satisfied that he had done good thing on a
good day.
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o -

Dredger Captured Captain Ching, of
the Katie Hines, on Monday night of last week
captured the schooner Annie Crawford of
Crisfeld, Captain Holland, while dredging on
Lancaster bar in Wlcomico river. Captain
Holland was carried before justice James Lam
caster, at Rock Point, aud on a hearing of tie
case wac aajutiged guilty ard fined S75 and
costs. The fine and costs were promptly paid
BY the captain sho departed II sadder, ii not
Il wiser man.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Good New.pamr.-L,s. weeks issue

Good Newspaper, -Lts: Week Issue o.
lie. etki, Sin contains ., strilsihs story IN
titled "Aut Diabous Aut Mill" which re
Gently appeared in Blackwoad' 5 Ma4vine,
and has created considerable earnestly III hlris,
where il is believed that the stran re fiction Il
based upon real occurrences 10 that city The
story is writtel with unusual force aud dr..-
matte power. Among the other literary con
tents Of the number are AN amusing original
story emitted ''Jaglci's Secret, and !. sketch
by Mr.. John T. Ford Of the career &C Yrs.
Siiions, the ftmons actress In the puzzle
column will be found an ingenious logomaehic
pr-bem which relates the romance of an5im4
prisonJd princess and her deliverance by her
lover good suggestion for the farmers is
made by Virginia peanut grower, who sug
gests the 'goober' as a crop well adapted +
many parts of Maryland Much of interests
10 :he ladies will be found in their depart
ments, while the news columns contain full
review of the events of the week. The lates,
dispatches are given up to the time Of going
to press, and complete market reports 40 &c
the hour publication.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Balance
30 odd

DhldUGt DIV Ouu
If he gave away his book accounts and all
the goods in the storo after left him that was
his osn lookout and not mine. | claim if he
had not bothered me at all and let me run the
place for one year, win or lose, he would have
been better off, and had he gotten some one
else to stay and run ii after left the house
would have recovered from its crippled condi-
ton and at the end Of the year been ahead =
offered, after leaving, to clerk for him or get
him good man until he could get one of the
many he said would be glad to have such a
chance, all of which he declined. can take
oath to every word of this letter. will con
sder it great kindness Of any one who heard
Mr.. Freeman say what have heard be said,
to let me hear from them. | have not skipped
as rumor says, but am at 5l7 7th Street,
5. f., Washington, D. G.
Yours Respectfully,
BERNARD NJ. BURROUGHS,
of Alexandria Va.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
EnDepsY.

This is what you ought to have, in fact, yon
must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands
are searching for it daily, and mourning be-
cause they find it not Thousands upon thou
sands Of dollars are spent annually by our peo-
pie in the hope that they may attain this boon
Aud yet it may be had by all We guarantee
that Electric Bitters. if used according to d.
rections and the use persisted in, will bring
you good digestion and Gust the demon dys-
pepsia aud install instead Eupepsy. We rec
ommend Electric Btters for dyspepsia and all
diseases of liver, stomach and kidneys. Sold
at Soc and 81 per bottle by W. W Padgett
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

Sensible Lady.-An elderly lady resid
ing in the upper section of the county ~ few
days ago went to a neighboring merchant to
buy pair Of glasses After pair had beeu
selected which she thought would suit, she
requested the proprietor to furnish her with a
paper to see If she could see the print clearly
Several were handed her when she requested
that copy of the INDEPENDENT be brought
her, upon being informed that he did not sub
scribe and had no copy Of our journal, she re-
fused TO buy the glasses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Notice to Creditors.
IN the Circuit Court for Charles County.
November term 1883.
In the matter OF the petition Of Napoleon Jane
sen for the benefit of the Insolvent laws vs..
his creditors.

The petition, schedules and affidavit in the
above cause, having been read and considered
the Preliminary Trustee, duly appointed and
qualified as directed by previous order here
in namei 1t is therefore further ordered
by me, ]. Samuel Turner, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Charles county, the said petitioner
appesr before the court for Charles county, on
the third Monday Of February next, to answer
such interrogatorIes and allegations as his cred
itors, indorsers or sureties may propose or all
lege against him. and that he give at least
tfifffSS DAYS notice thereof TO bis creditors,
which notice shall be published weekly for the
period of thirty days by Inserting
a copy of this order in some
newspaper printed in Charles county once a
week for the said period of thirty days.
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
ofCt CT. Court for Charles County.
True copy-Trst:
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
jan ll-6W
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

Judge nigdOn's Will.-The will Of the
late Judge b. L. Higdon was offered for pro-
bate in the Orphans Court on TUESDAY last.
It was dated February 9th. 1879. 1t be
queaths all personal property to his %ife, I'M
conditionally, and also all the rel, estate dur
ing her natafai lite After her death ii goes
to the sisters OF Mrs. IIigdon, and after their
decease to the Woodstock College OF 3alti.
more county, in fee simple.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

4 Heavy Begiuniug,---A Young gentle.
MN from al adjoining county few days ago
visited a lady who resides IN the lower portion
OF this county, aul being a literary man and
a pedagogue, as soon "a seated, wishing 10
display his great cruition. propounied the
following q4erl' Miss A "ls corporal
punishment good mode II inst ia'e'ieciam
knowledge ia the minds Of young children?
Miss recovered her breath after time, bu
we failed TO get her answer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
School "Reminiscences Meetiur I'll,

School Commissioners met on Tuesday last
for the transaction Of general bnsiuess Mr.
} b. Mattingly was awarded the contract to
build the La Plata school house, the amount
OF his bid being 1885. We were informed by
tue Board that the question OF insuring the
school buildings in the county was under ad :
Fiseases;, With a pro5Rdiliuy ef'adopung All
order to insure them in some good company
This is good move aud will meet the ap.
proval of tax payers who have TO rebuild those
destroyed by accident or incendiary fires
The new colored school house recently built
in the sth district will be opened on the LIST of
February.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

Noticc.-0a to Washington position
Tor everyonel We want several good men in
your section TO sell nursery stock. We guar
sntee it true 10 name, delivered IN good con
ditiou and first-class in every particular -
Salary aud expenses. Expense monsy adj
yauccd if necessary. Apply at once, stating
age, to the G. L. Van Dusen Nursery Co,
q neva, n. Y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Free Treatment.-Dr. opi,, Dean of the

Free Treatment. DR. opie, Dean of the
Faculty, has notified Senator Edeen that I'M
der the law Of 1888, he has the privilege Of
sending pauper patient TO the College Of
Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore 70 free
treatment The Senator, not knowing of any
such person, requests us to state that upon the
application of any individual unable to pro-
cure proper medical attention, and in need of
hospital treatment he will furnish card of
admission to the above institution.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
A sernp % p.nsr save. nsr Llre !.

u was just an ordinary scrap Of wrapping
paper, bat II saved her life. She was in the
last stages Of consumption, told bJj physicians
that she WAS ineuribie anil could live .onlysa
short tim she weighed less than 10 pounds
!, u pirre'of wrapping paper she read Of Dir
Kings New Discovery, ami got sample hot
tie;'it helped her, she bought lar ge bottle il
helped her mnre bought another AMI grew
better fast, continued its Use and is now
suoag, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing l40
pounds For fuller particular. send stamp 10
W II Cole, druggists, Fort Smith. Trial
bottles OF this wonderful discovery free at
w. w. Padgetts store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Attempted to Escape from jail

Charlie Bro~n, coored hoy sent to Jail some
weeks since by Justice Lancaster, for larceny,
made an attempt to escape on Monday night
last, aud but for the timely discovery made
by Deputy Sheriff Smoot, would have succeed
ed. He first burned the frame work loose
from the window of his cell, and then with an
iron rod broken from one of the
Ledsteads picked the bricks loose 10
the wall and made considera-
lie hole Another nights work would have
enabled him to make the hole large enough
through which to escape. Sheriff Smoot has
him now securely ironed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Military HaIl.-rhe mlli..rr bal given

Military Bali.-The military ball given
by the Jackson Guards, at Bel Air, on FfidAs
evening last, was brilliant success. There
WIS Il large gathering Of notable I~,uel- from
every seruou of the State The Gov rnor aud
staT wee present Lieuteuau;s Bosael aud
Daley, OF the Howard Rifles, were also present.
ana expressed themselves much pleased with
thcir kinA aud hospit,hle treatment y, the
command
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
The Shooting Match

TIT DHVWNIH- NH"VNH'- Ht sIIVVIIHb
match in Port Tobacco on Tuesday last was
largely attended After a spirited contest be-
tween the Bryantown and Port Tobacco teams
the former won the prize of $50 co. The
Bri antown team was composed of the follow
ing named gentlemen, G. c Burch H. A.
Turner and W. C. Jameson, the Port Tobacco
team was 7. c. Jenkins, Napoleon jameson
and Douglas Brawner. AS the Bryautown
team was man short they could not make
up the match, aud one of the original Port
Tobacco team, W. c. jameson, was given
them, which accounts for their victory. Sc
say the Port Tobacco boys.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

Good reliable men can find permanent en-
plosment by addressing c. Peirsou & Co.,
Nurserymen, Waterloo, n. Y They hire on
salary and pay expenses, or on commission, if
preferred. paying wee&ly. Previous expert
enre not required Outfit free. Established
over twenty years. Write them at once for
terms. nov l6-bm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Commissioners Meeting.-Tbe

OUHInHIsSIUHtTs MttIIhg.-The county
commissioners met in their office on Tuesday
last, and transacted routine business Bonds-
men Of ex-collector A. c. Montgomery were
present and asked that $1,000 paid to the for
mer board Of Commissioners by Montgomery
be applied to satisfy Judgment FIRST entered
against Montgomery in favor of the commits.
sioAers, but which was applied to satisfy one
subsequently gotten against him and his
bondsmeE. After debating the question il
executive session, the 60afi decided not to in
teriere with the action of their predecessors
Their action, it is alleged, will lead to suit
ID the Circuit Court.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

DdFbys PrOphylGctic Fluid. =
Use it in every sick.room Will keep the at
mosphere pure and wholesale; removing all
bad odors from any source. VIII destroy all
disease germs, isfection from all fevers and all
con'aRious diseases. The eminent physician,
J, Marion Sius, of New York, says; 81 am
convinced that Prof. Darbys Prophylactic
Fluid is most valuable disinfectant."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores. ulcers salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilhains corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded Price
25 cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
gett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11
Armorr Comnanv Z.
First Regiment, /. NJ. N. G.
Port Tobacco, January 9TH. 1880.

First Regiment, |. NJ. N. G.
Port Tobacco, January 9TH, 1889.
Special orders
No. /.
In accordance with orders issued by the
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding the Regi-
meut, the members Of this company will as
semble at the armory on Tuesday, January
18th, 1889, at 2 0 clock p IA. 10 full dress
uniform % elect captaia an | other officers n
necessary. BY Command
II. HEBER BOSWELL,
LIST Lieutenant Commanding Company E.
r.. DIGGES, LIST Sergeant.
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YEARLY Rites
Headquarters OF the Lieutenant Colonel Com
list itegllucnt, l. d. n. u.
Port Tobacco, January 5th, / 5s9

Headquarters OF the Lieutenant Colonel Com
handing
LIST Regiment, |. ". n. G.
Port Tobacco, January 5th, 1889.
Special orders
No. !.
The members Of Co, +, LIST Regiment, l. NJ.
n. G., are hereby ordered TO assemble at their
armory in Port Tobacco in full dress uniform
on Tuesday, January 18th, 1889, at clock
y. m, for the purpose Of eIectiug captain in
ia the place of Captain L. A. Wilmer promo
ted Lieutenant Colonel and for the purpose Of
elc-,ing officers to eli such vacancies as may oc-
cur that day. BY Command.
L. A. WILMER,
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-11

Joseph A. Ne,le has been appointed keeper
Of the Lowe, Cedar Point Light House, vice
Zaehari h Wood, resigned