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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
WATERBURY POSTOFFIcx

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
Speaker and Other officers.

Upon the assembling of Congress on
Monday last, according to caucus nomi-
nation. Thomas b. Reed, of Maine.
was elected Speaker of the House of
Representatives. Mr. Reed has been
the representative who mas voicch the
wants of the Republicans in the frs
Maine district from the first session of
the Forty-First Congress down tb the
present time. During that time lie has
been regarded as one of the fotmost
members of his party in the Hous and
both in Committee and on the eoor has
rendered valuable service. He is ffty
years of age, served in the Navy during
the war, and for three years previous to
his election to Congress was Attorney
General of Maine. lie is a big wan.
with a smooth face, save a very light
mustaohe, and would attract attention in
any assemblage, and is highly esteemed
by al his colleagues, on both sides of
the House. Mcpherson, Of pennsyl-
vania, was elected Clerk. Holmes ex-
Congressman from Iowa, was elected
Scrgeani-at-Arms, and Captain Charles
W Adams, of Ilagerstown, Md editor
of the Herald and Torchlight, published
in that town. was elected Doorkeener
The contest for the latter position was
made by Hon. L. +. McComas aud hi.
success in getting his man sho rs how
highly he is held by his party associates
and was indeed great victory, es oeeial.
ly in view of the fact that Captain AID,
ans oppoueut was one armed soldier
with splendid military record equll t
that of the gentleman, who securedIth,
coveted prize. 1t will be seen thatlth,
first Republican House of Representa-
tives for many years, starts off with lbl,
and efficient officers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
An Excellent Message.

The FIRST message of President IIarri-
son was read in both Houses Of Con-
eress on Tuesday last. 1t is Justly re-
Farded as an able State paper and is a
flithful and able presentation Of the poll
iy t-sAs RepnblisaaG ..,s, s ... all
matters that have recently occupied the
attention of the country. Many subjects
are disposed of in the briefesi possible
manner, giving the inference that they
have been sufficiently discussed already.
hut leaving no doubt of the conviction of
the President with regard to them
The President urges a revision Of the
taif which shall be just to all parties
and retain .he cardinal doctrine Of the
Republican industrial polcy-protecrio
10 American labor lie advises the re-
peal of the internal revenue AK on to-
lacco as unnecessary and inconsistent
with American ideas Of the proper meth
ell of raising revenue in time of peace
He takes strong and manly grounds
with regard to pensions, insisting that
nj those Who faithfully served their
country in the late war, and are now in
4, pacitated from disease or casualty.
whether it was incurred in the service
or not, oughi to be pensioucd He
thinks trusts, when organized in def
auce Of the puolie cool, should be pro-
ibiicd, even ii penal legislation be nee
,ssary to accomplish it.
The latter part Of the message is de-
voted to the treatment of the colo-ed
lcople in the South and the improve
iuent of our merchant marine-the most
Important subjects with which the pres
,nt Congress will have to deal. Pres
dent Harrison frankly recommends that
Congress assume the supervision of Tie
lection of its own members, so that in
national affairs at least the colored peo-
Pile can secure the representation ard
recognition guaranteed item By the
Constitution
The President favors economy. but it
must be a wise and genuine economy,
that comprehends the greatness of the
nation aud its necessities.
The message is referred to as a com
nonsense, terse, concise, incisive. bus
mess document Even the most vim
lent Democrat acknowledges the won
derful comprehension of the mnn wto
prepared the message. and espeeirl y his
ability to CRISP thu most complicated
questions anl treat them in manner so
rimole that an ordinary citizen can un.
dersianl.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
We Must Wake Up.


II has been asserted i6ff fnaaiy per
,ons visiting our county with serious 10
tentions Of purchasing property and be-
coming permanent residents after seeing
our county scat became Disguised with
i generally dilapidaied appearance and
concluded not to loca,e. This may or
not be so. but it is nevertheless a fact,
not TO be gainsiy ID, that no thrifty ener
getic and cnierprisng man desires TO
locate in \ community where the sur
rounlings Indicate au utter disregard for
public property. Such neglect is usn-
ally accepted as proof positive that ;be
inhabitants are lazy, idle, and thrifllsss,
who would throw obstacles in he way Of
en- crprises rather than push chem along
To prevent ourselves being thus clas.e
anl to be in aeepiug with the progres
sive and energetic spirit Of the times, Is
it not about time for US to ignore Che
croakers who are continually trying TO
prevent all forward movements BY their
false cries ef taxation for unnecessary ex-
pendilures? Do not our people believe
that it would be better to have a new
court house, new Jail, and other public
buildings in some spot convenient to tie
public, and easily reached by the out
side world? Do hey not believe that
those buildings. erected in such desira-
ble location, would greatly enhance the
value Of surrounding property and in
crease the taxable basis there, not FIVE or
ten, but iifty fold? Is it not about time
for US to realize that we are under the
very shadow oe the national capitol, and
in one of the mos, favored spots on Gods
green earth, and if we wish to become,
as of yore, rich and prosperous people
we have but to make an intelligent cfori'
What better start can be made than by
having our county seat in some de'ira-
Bile location, and easy Of acce,s , where
the population would increase each year.
The adage "God helps those who belE
themselves" is applicable to communi.
lies as well as to individuals.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
A Pretty Bit By Ingersoll.

Colonel Robert Ipgersoll is credited
with the following rhapsody on the
clover: "A wonderful thing is clover.
1t means honey aud cream; that is to
say, industry and eontcntment, that is
to say, the happy bees in perfumed
field, that at the cottage gate, old Bos,
the bountiful, chewing satisfaction's cnd,
in that blessed twilight pause that like a
benediction falls between all toll and
sleep. This cover makes me dream of
happy hours, of childhood's rosy cheeks,
Of dimpled babes. of wholesome, loving
wives, on honest men, Of springs and
brooks and violets, and all there is of
painless JOY and peaceful human life
A wonderful word is clover Drop the
&C. and you have the haPpiest OF man
kind Take away the q aud r. and
YOU have the only thing that makes a
heaven of this dull and barren earth
Cut of tie r. alone and there remains a
warm, deceiIfal bud that sweetens breath
and keeps the peace in countless homes
whose master frequent clubs After all,
Bottom was right: Good hay, hath no
fellow.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
HOUSEWIVES.

We give Economical Housewives q
chance to buy Upholstery and House
Furnishing Goods so cheap that it will
prove advantageous to take immediate
advantage Of our offerings Now that
you are making preparations to FIX up
your house for Fall and Winter the
chance is golden one.
We are direct importers and sell Lace
Curtains for so little profit that we really
have no competition in that line.
Look for yourselves. Over four hun
bred samples to select from in Noting
ham, Imitation, Brussels. Muslin. An
lique. Guipure. Swiss. Saxony Brussels.
Brussels Point. Egyptians CoIhurt,
Renaissance. Irish Point. Madras. Vel
vet, our De Linde Silk and various otEer
Fancy Curtains. Positively the largest
assortment to be seen hereabouts and as
many as all others in Washington show
together.
This sale opens our Curtain Season.
Come and see and you will buy. The
more we sell the lower the price. 1t is
the quantity sold that allows US to un-
dersell all others.
Also in Furniture Coverings, as a few
sample bargains.
French Cotton Tapestry. 75,, regu-
lar value so.
French Silk Brocatellc, 2 so, regular
value 5 90.
French Silk Brocatelle, 5 so, regu-
lar 9 90.
French Silk Damask, Z 90, regular
value II 90.
Furniture Coverings, Double Width
from 4Tc to 9 90 per yard
We carry Trimmings, such as Fringe
Cords. Loops, &c. to match all our ma.
terials All work done by skilled work
men and special designs made when
desired
Are you going to re6t or freshen NJ
your parlor, library, dining room. sit
ting roam, red rooms, receptio rooms
or other portions Of your house, if so
come to US and you will be surprised a
the completeness of our line Of draperie'
AMI uphol>teries in general.
As special feature of this sale We
will give brass trimmed curtain pole
compile. with every pair Ct Curtains
from l 80 per pair up.
300 dozen Is inch plaid lunch doylie'
at 65c per dozen
500 dozen l6 inch plain lunch doylie'
at 40c per dozen
100 dozen 5-S damask doylies at Csc
per dozen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
Cremation of the Dead.

There his always been a prejudic
against the cremation Of dead bodies
The idea is rcpugnant to the emotions
outside Of which all the facts of the cas-
are in its favor. Gre nation is findin
favor among the ablest minds of the da
and its general practice, especially
large communities, would doubtless b
bene6c al from sanitary point of view.
The New York World has been sound
ing leading clergymen upon the subject,
and, on Sunday last, published con.
census of opinion. The views express
ed were decidedly favorable to the prae-
tee, and we find such eminent men az
Rev Philip Brooks, Rev. Herber
Newton, Bishop Potter, Rev. Edward
Everett Hale, together with equally
distinguished men in other walks Of if
giving it their unqualified endorsement
~ = ! s n =
entimeniaI and will doubtless be over
ONE in time. Safety to the living
hould be considered in connection with
comparison between cremation an the
low process of decay incident to burial
0 the earth.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
Mr. waramakel's Rep r..

pt,7. 4s,E..aasssAS<l.. ter ins.
Gdes his reputation as a pract cal tusi
nrss man. His report is onewof the
hest ablest and most important ever is
sued from the department. 1t is full q
meat Il is not mere review of postal
work: it is an investigation into postal
roeorms a recommendation Of improve.
menis that will b, Of vast usefulness il
adopted and put into operation.
Mr.. Wanamaker wants the great sys
tenn placed upon direct business basis.
Tie wants fourth Assistant POatmater
General 20 take charge Of the great d.
visions of railway mail, the foreign mail
the money order office the 'egistry and
sunplics divisions and the dead letter
office and thus to relieve the officers
who are now harassed and impeded by
too much work. The more important
change asked is the creation of a new
ofFes-that Of a general manager of the
entire postal system, who shall be the
be man possible for the wo.k. who
shall be appointed by the President for
4 term of ten years, and whose plaee
shall be 1.-THE apex of the whole postal
service the ambition Of every superin-
,ondent Of bureau, chief inspector, di- \
vision head or postmaster, and similarly
and not too remotely, the ambition of
oro,v active creative man in the ser
vicc The idea of the establishment OF
twenty-six postal distric S is excellent
Tue suggestions about the postal tele-
graph, postal savings banks, double
postal cards, a postal museum and the
MIN to allow letters without stamps to \
roach their destinations are all worthy
Of prompt and serious consideration. II
Indeed, the whole report is one that
every person should read. 1t has been
many years since stronger document
came from any department in Washing
ton.
Postmaster General Wanamaker il
evidently the right man in the RICH
place.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
The Call.

A call to the Democratic voters Of
Charles county to meet in Pert Tobacco
on December l1th, il published in the
last issue oftho Times by the Democratic
Central Committee Of IL county The
object of the proposed meeting IS, as
stated in the call, to appoint committee
of five citizens 10 90 to Annapolis to lay
before the Legislature the necessity o.
taking some action in reference to non
resident voters in this county. Thii
question Of the rights Of voters is a very
important one, and should be CONSIDERED
in no bitter partisan spirit, for i j con
cedcd that if all the so-called n2akgsi
dent sNrs -. 4 \
Il 11l( (llll
'arties would suffer about tlnally !
Ne are inclined to the belief, in view Of 5
he great diversity Of opinion by the a
udges Of courts in the State ;
$ to constructive residence,
hat it would have been better
lad the Democratic committee not shown
is desire to get legislation outside the
egular channels aud waited for decis-
on by the Court Of Appeals in the case !
Iocketed and which will be carried up .
rom this county. That opinion I
vhcn rendered by the highest State tri-
'unal will settle for all future time the !
much discussed question: and will
ully define constructive residence
bout which there is sach ii
ersity Of opinion. Many persons will
'eIieve, in view oftheir ,tion at this time
ha. the committee is more anxious to Sc
ure a partisan advantage than il is to
etetmine the rights of citizenship.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
secret BallOt

Our neirhbor, tle Times. IN speaking
of the Australian election law and the
secret ballot srys. these provisions re-
lieye the yotcr from al sirveilIa zee and
intimidation. and are excellent III them
iros Ne f1r as the System applies t"
The voter who car read hi. ballot pracu
cally puts into execution the theory upon
which il is based Bat it is a renarkn'
bic fact that in the attempt t" apply II I"
the iii crate voter. WHO cannot read III
ballot. it has Just the contrary c1ec''
With rcgarl to ,his clas' Of voters 1t has
l..n pr ,yided that there shall be promp
ters duly appointed from the several Po-
litical parties who shall instruct the I'M
lettered voter a. to how he shall cheek
lis b,llot Now this provision, It will
La observed. has the effect OF putting
This class Of voters under the cloie anu
exaet surveillance and scrutiny OF lead
inc rarti.ans This feature IN this sec
ton Of Maryland, aud in the Southern
States generally where the Ignorant cot
or.d voter is such a large element, wall
have dnmsrine rTe;t upon free sui
frare which it is sup osed to encourage,
&c These are objections which can
be and haze been remelied by laws en-
acted in several Of the States. The law
adopted bv Massachusetts, which seems
to meet the approval Of all political
parties. provide. = remedy in tbs par
ticular BY APPOINTING sworn olhee'
whose duty It shall he % mark the ticket
of the illitcratc and blind voter This
officer j. sworn to secrecy aud is subject
TO fine of $1,000 aud Imprisonment II
the penitentiary, il he makes known t'
INV pcrsnn how vote has bee cast oil
attempts to influence. by any means
any voter whose ticket he is authorized
under a., law to prepare. 1t IS eviden
tha, the Times, like ourselves, believe
that better election law should be en-
acted. one that will prevent bribery
bull.dozing, aud intimidation, and W
have no doubt it will favor one whic
will guarantee every voter. no matte
how III terate he may be, all his right
given him under the constitution an
laws Of the State, Objection
such us those above quoted can b
overcome by provisions iniicting
heavy fac aud Imprisonment, and we hoT
10 see the Times advocating Inv whlc
if not embodying all the feature
Of the Australian law, will retaI
all the good ones, reject the bad, an
suostfesi 'o,r,v'9s s,v,s,ct WIN asist give.
one political party an advantage over
another. Such Law the State of
Massachusetts now has and under it
every citizen can vote without fear Of
having it publicly declared for what
men or measures be may have cast his
ballot, and neither bribery OF intimi Ia 10 I
can be praciiced. The remedy for the
evils complained of BY our political op-
ponents is in their hands; will it be APP
Piled so that elections in this State in
the future will be entirely free, and per
fcctly fair, rs in Massachusetts?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
Can You Ask More?-

dorsement of thousands of pleased pa
irons should be guarantee enough that
YOU can always save IS per cent in your
clothing purchases by buying from us
durable, stylish and fast color material
only is used by us in making our cele-
brated Line of Goods and 50 so and
Sl4 80 are the catching prices for Suits
and Ovorcoats that can't be matched
elsewhere for 500. The Bill Clothing
Co.. cash clothiers, Pratt Street, adjoin-
ing Hanover.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is particular
" recommen ed for children. 1t cures
coughs. colds Group sure thro t, and
shopping cough 1t is pleasant to the
taste. and acts like a'rharm % cents.
Jack shall pipe and Gill shall dance
just as long out in the open barn as they
please The free born American citi-
zen doa't fear neuralgia with Salvation
OIL to the front. Price only % cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

TIE farmers in the Northwestern ~
of L'uel county, Delaware, and lofe
Kent are gre,sly alarmed over a strat
disease that has made its appearaIc
among the cattle Afflicted cows 81.
giving milk and their bags begin to / /
black, as though deeaying rhe G.
ernor hiss been appealed to Tor assista
20 prevent spres OF the disease.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
For SALE

Seventy-hve dollars cash would buy stY-
fish light Jump Seat Carriage with pole aud
shafts Can be seen in Port Tobacco by APP
plying to Mr.. 5 q. PAdgeti. Thirty dollars
cash wonld buy thorong Inbred Dnyor Jersey
Brood Sows, ! Berkshire Sow, FINE breede.
and with pigs by my thoroug hbred Duvoc
Jersey Boar; also fine llolstein Bull Calves
oql of highly bred Duvoc Short Horn Cows.
Can he seen al my laTm in t'cth Ne.k
II. NEALE,
nov l5ci IS 5. Howard st., Bsl,lm,ere.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

Representatives of a large wooden firm
in Chicago are at Cumberland, consider
ing the question of establishing a wooden
mill at that place for all kinds of woolen
fabrics, as it is thought there is sufficient
wool clip in the neighborhood to lie a
large factory running.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
zELL MANUFACTURING co,

are so complete that feel that cannot i'm
prove upot them. Ny long experience in the
business ami my know ledge Of the different
characters OF soil in Southern Maryland, enc
bles me totell you what grade of fertilizers to
use therefore whatever brand / nav recono-
mend yon 20 use you can do 50 with The for
mer confidence thai Won have beretofore nIared
In me. I'm now in The county and will rall
upon you in person with SAMPLES of these
grades anta rope you will reserve your orders
Tor me. , l"nld you need any goods before
can see yoH, please order direct from the Com
pany, or your commiss on merchants, as all
responsiblelo will he promptly fjlled.
Yours very truly,
ap 10y JOHN ". LLOYD.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

The Democrats in New York city
elected Turner, the ice man. to Con-
gress on Saturday last. Mr. Turner is
University graduate and IS an ele-
quent speaker. Afer his graduation
being unable to secure employment
suited to his tastes and education, he
did not fold his hands and wait for some
thing to turn up, but secured employ
ment with an ice company, and made an
honorable living by patient industry.
His straightforward honesty and intelli-
gence attracted the attention Of the pow
erful organization which makes aud un-
makes politicians in New York city and
he was nominated and elected. His
success and its causes are worthy of Nn-
sideration by the youth of our land, for
it emphasizes in stentorian tones that,
"Honor and shame from no condition
rise,
Act we'll Your part there all the honor
lies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
Farm for Sale!

The farm of the late Thomas r. Berry
known as Troy" This desirable tract Of
land is situated on Matt4woman Swamp,
miles from Waldorf Station, Charles county.
Nd, and on the public road leading from
Port Tobacco to Washington. The above
property is improved by large dwelling in
buildings. 1t contains AGO acres, and Is wei.
adapted TO the growth of all the STAPLE nro.
duets. For terms apply to 7. CLIfF6RD
BERRY, Waldorf, Charles county, Ma or
J. r. CASSlN, Washington, b. c. sem
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
NOTICE.
Chapel Point Mill.

Having rented the Steam Grist Mill at
Chapel Point, and put the same in thorough
!tpair, am now prepared 10 grind corn and
furnish meal of the best quality. Grinding
days tuesdays aud Fridays.
THOMAS KENDRICK.
may Item Chapel Point, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06
SHORTHAND

No. rG So P s'S St, Liy S%P,tGP $ '' e.,
Washington, D. c., stenographer and las,
has arranged with Secretary to coudnc,
phonetic alphabet, its School Of Short.
tree. Typewrters for hand Lessons by mail
sale or rent dozen Send stamp for Steno-
q dozer, So OOl Of gruphers furnished on
that delight Of the call. For So we send
Capital City's elite. charges paid.
WRIGHTS POND LILY TOILET WASH
dec 6-tm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

Persons in need Of Fruit Trees, standard
guaranteed, should secure them from Mr.
Joseph Day WHO is eanvassing for the Prince
Georges nursery of Franklin Davis L Co
The firm is one of the most reliable in the
trade and always complies strieil, with repre-
seniations made. Now is the time to give
your orders JOSEPH DAY,
NH l-bm McConehie, Charles Co., Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-12-06

beg ltve to inform nv customers that
am new connected with the above house,
and thafing You for the very liberal pa
tronage offended to me for the past thirteen
years Especially solicit continuance Of
the SAND This house is one Of the oldest
and best known in The country their goods
having a1enviable reputation wherever used,
being maze OF the best and most concentrated
material. have been in the habit Of making
special N xtures for most of nv customers
but the DIFFERENT brands that | will offer you
manufactured nv the