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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Won the Prize. - yeare pleased to leara
tat Miss ~ Berthe Burch, daughter OF WIN.
!. Buftn, CT BryannWn, cdme on win the
banner prize of So 90, for u story written
for II very popular Western magazine There
were one hundred and twelve competi ors -
To win under such circumstances is victor,
Of which our talented young friend my just
ly ieel proud Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
The New Discovery

Yon have heard your friends and neighbors
talking nbcut it. You may yourself be one
OF tie ur,ny VINO know from personal expert
ence Just iJw good thing II Is. II you nave
,er rled it. you are one Of lis stauncn friends,
because the woa4e,tui thing about it is that
wnen uuce given IA lrial, Ds Kings New DIS,
c0very ever alter holds i place in the house.
If you have never used il aud should Ue alflict-
ed with a cough, cold or any throat, lung or
chest trouble, secure bottle at Once and give
it Il fair trial II is guaranteed every Tue, u
money refunded. Trial Uotties Tree at ". W.
PAdgett store.
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Communicated.
Newburg, Charles Co Md

Mr.. E'hlor, DeT Sir rnere appeared il
y0ar last issue card FROM Is. NJ. Burroughs
in ahlch nc ST. that uo;lte has re',> he'd hin
thit u,tsc circulated i report In Charlie
co Inty, ta.t lie (3lrr0ashsl had lost $500 4
my money and forged my name for $500
mt II We done any .thIng OF the kIud pro
HJdncc IL base ialseh0od.
As | nave not.ye. been able to close up M
business in AeAandri,, | cannot ut preseu
MAKE ana statement: in reference thereto.
Yours Very respectfully,
+. H. FREEMAN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Sale OF Real Estate, The property
alb We la Plata on the Pope's Greek line Of the
b. & P. r. r., known as Young's Switch,
containing 230 acres of land, was sold by
VIM. A. Hammond, attorney, on Saturday
last. T. Yates Robey, ST., short while p e
vious to his death bought the property of Mr..
Hoffman intending TO make it a receiving
place for tobacco, of which he was large
nuyer, but owing TO failing health was una
ble to carry out his plans. A portion of the
purchase money was due at the time of his
death and for this amount decree was pass
ed in the Circuit Court in Equity for the sale
of the property to satisfy the claim Mr. Al
fred Richards, OF Washington, D. c., became
the purchaser at S2l00.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

E. cambridge Munday, rsq., county attor-
ney, Clay county, Texas, says; Have you used
Electric Bitters with most happy results My
brother also was very low with Malarial fever
and iaundice, but was cured by timely use OF
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life" Mr.. ID. l. WicoXson, of Horse
Cave, KY, adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died, had it
DIV will ward OFF, as well as cure all Malaria
diseases, and for all kidney, liver and stomach
disorders stands unequaled. Price 50 cents
and 81 at w. w. Padgett's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

James Z. Carr, Jr., special examiner com
menced to take testimony in B ltimore or
Wednesday last in the Madd--Compton con.
test. Ia the counties the testimony will be
taken by the examiners in chancery. Mr.
james +. Matthews is the examiner in thi,
county. Messrs John c. Rose, F Snowdeu
Fill. and A. Posey, represent Mr.. Mudd
pear for Mr. Compton. The first day deveI
oped the fact that over twenty Republican:
were prevented from voting 10y direct fraud OF
technical objections. Congress limits the
time for taking testimony to ninety days.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
Marriage.

Marriage. MIR. Roi,ert Oliver, Jr., OF
Washington, b. e., aii'i Miss Adele Ufver
daughter 9f AIR. Gwiun +. Oliver, Of this
county, were married in Washington, Oh
"Wednesday evtuing last, at ! . clock, al the
parsonage, by the Rev. I. q. Addison O
Trinity Rpiscopsi Church. The tdide WAS be-
witchins in.t pretty COSTUME o. giecu broaa
cloth with hal 10 nlalcn, aud carried u
banquet Of Msrechil AeA rsscs Tire gg9nul
wFe ,he con elitnln.st suit oi.0nssk ne tet-
der them our congratulations aud Wisn tol
them bright aud happy iutut..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
II Will Leak Ont.-Mr. D. ]. Bragunl

IL Will Leak Ont. MIR. D. j. Brlgunier
was few days ago the recipient of large
number of copies OF the New YORK World Nc
doubt thinking him Democrat he was urged
to assist the circulation Of thai jounti, and
the admission was made, which all Republi
ems know to be true, that the Democratic
party needs more united effort than ever
before"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Good reliable men can find permanent en-
ployment by addressing 4 .. Person i Co,
NurseE men, Waterloo, y. Y. They hire ON
salary and pay expenses, or ON commission, if
preferred, paying weekly. Previous expert
ence not required Outfit free. Established
over twenty years. Write them at once for
terms. nov l0-om
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
DARIUS ProDhyEactic 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, iafection from all fevers and all
contagious diseases. The eminent physician,
j, Marion SIMS of New York, says: "a am
convinced that Prof Darbys Prophylactic
Fluid is a most valuable disinfectant."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Celery Mr.. J. r. Clark was unable to
send celery here on Tuesday owing to the
sickness Of a driving horse. On Wednesday
he had fine lot ia the village which WAS
quickly bought up by the residents. lie will
have more here on Tuesday, at % cents per
dozen punches
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

New store at Patuxent Gity.-Mr
jeremiah Dudley has purchased the Patuxeni
City properly, consisting of dwelling, store
house and blacksmith shop, formerly owned
bv f. D. r. Bean. Mr.. Dudley will open
store there on or ,bou, the LIST Of February
next.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
WEAKLY TIES:


Commissions ued.-Commissions
were issued on Tuesday last, by the Adjutant
G neral, to II. H. Boswell, captain, c. F.
Daley. and II. NJ Thomas, FIRST and second
lieuteuauts, Of company 4, First Regiment
LINN. 6.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
Ter, chapped hands, ehilblAins, corns, aud all
skin eruptions, aud positively cures piles, or
no pay required. II is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by w, w. Pad
Aett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

ciat on. There his bee Il moYrm N
ir,usurded uader the auspices Of
tie Mlrylanl rciltu al anil Ne
anicul A. so iation to hold st, e
Fdr at Pimico ii Septelnier n xt. The
President Of the Assoc itjon is MIR. Frank
Brown, the wealthy, popular aud ener Ell
postmssler Of Bliumote city, and with HI
powerful aid any movement in which be take
an interest is likely 70 become a success s. II
is the inteutioa Of the State Association 70 10
terest all classes Of our citiz,ns, merchants,
mannesctnrers. ana aafisalt,sni@sess Y faia
m9yemen,, aud Al the annual meeting tsa
displa. Of everything IN ,nUfptareior prl
IA ed, whrll will ref ct credit ipon our -
red industries. far yeas 81 the Mar lsnd
Agricultural Assnri ltion has held 'neetn1 IS al
Pmlico when there were lev tr ttng races
and !, fair display Of farmirg SO X Fh'st
displays have had no percepiine iniiaence on
the development 0f the State resources. But
the present year is 10 make new err mi 5
hi tory, aLd great effort is TO he made by pa
riotic and energetic citizens to bring our
State to the trout is the most progressive one
ia the South. Charles county farmers SHOULD
arouse from their ethargv and strive to CON
pe,e with other sections Of the State by tht
display Of weil-hred stock AMI other produc
of their farms, for by such displays persons
from other sections seeking homes can te IN
du3ed 10 come here to build up and make
prosperous our county. Everything is manu-
featured or produced in this State, and The
soil, climate, and location makes it the nos
desirable in tile Union in which to live. +
all the citizens would take hold of this enter
prising movement, show a sample of what we
have, and what We can produce, it would re
douud greatly to the advantage Of ALL Lee
US take hold of the enterprise and make The
most Of IT,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Death OF an Aged COIOred Mau. >
Edward Chunu, who was formerly the slave
Of Joseph Young, died at his home uear
Pisgah, on Saturday, January the 5th. lie
was 50 years Of age at the time of his death,
and was houored aud respected by all his ac-
quaintances, white aud coored.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

You can order anything below men
toned with perfect confidence, for should
it not suit you we will take it back, and
return you your money. To give yol a
better idea of what we sell, we name
over the different departments through
out the store, viz:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
A. PosEY, Publisher

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter
q 40 per square q llnes) for the first inser.
ton az cents for each subsequent insertion.
RnIe and felre matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
tvrfDTU ID 4 grEC
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Dress Goods, Silks,
VeIyets, Black Goods.
Flannels, Domes;ics,
Wash Fabrics, Curtains,
Blankets, Quilts, 81
Comforts, Feathers,
Feather Pillows,
Feather Boosters,
Suits, Wraps,
Jackets, Cloaks,
Shawls, Underwear,
Gloves, Linens,
Housekeeping Goods,
UphOlstcries,
Infants Goods,
Curscts,
Fancy Goods,
Fancy Baskets,
Materials for Fancy Work,
Sheets, Pillow Cases,
Bolsters, &c,
Boys Clothing,
Innings,
Handkerchiefs,
Art Pottery,
Bric-a- Brac,
Notions, Soap,
Mems Furnishing Goods,
Hosiery, Ribbons.
Laces, Jerseys.
Perfumeries.
Toilet Articles,
Stationery,
Dolls, &c.
The thousand-and-one other things
that are classed under these headings
must be taken for granted, as we have
not the space to mention them here;
suffice it to say, if you want anything in
our line write for it, and we will do eve
r, thing within reason to please you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
THE HOLIDAYS.
ARE PAST

And we have again settled
down to the transaction OF
our regular steadily increas-
ing business.
Our Mail Order business
during the month of Deem
Der was the largest of our
history; for which we thank
our out-of-town patrons.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
Communicated


Mr.. Editor;-Having heard my name mem
toned in connection with the authorship of
"Pomonkey society receives a shock. re-.
s.ectfnlly ask small space in your columns
N which to state to the much offended s.Sa-
ciety'' Of Pomonkey, as well as to my friend
generally, that had neither part nor lot n
the matter Christianity ami the grace ~
God have taught me to do to Others "a I
would have Others to do to me. To fabricata
an original falsehood, or even to repeat one
for the sake OF gossip that would reisssl. .,...s
a fellow mortal, no matter in what sphere or
circle he 81 she NAV hussthe, wos..Sv Iced s..
graeeless act, and entirely devoid of that
priceless quality which St Paul denominstes
" Charity CHRISTIANS CHARITY.
Now Nj. Editor, you, so far as nv gnilt a.
innocence is concerned in connectica with tba
authorship Of the above named item will
please easas out, and obiige, yours truly.
W. E. W Rowe,
In reference 10 the article above named wa
would STATE, from Information brought -
reliable geutiem.n of Pomonkey
sPecttbie portion of Pomonkey
entirely satisfied with the expl
by us two weeks ago. Judge "a
our informant, and, so far us we (
nothing about the matter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
FataI arlh 9trsol'aI.


aa- The Office Of the lEDEPESDEST has been
y,Tovsdt 10 the first floor Of ne Masonic Ban,
inmediatsiy opposite he Episcopat Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25
For Sale.

A second hand Champion Bllder and
second band Champion Mower. Cheap and
terms easy. Apply to
ian 25-ft A. POSEG.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-25

Cause aud effect are inseparable; and to nu,-
lifv any effect the cause must We removed,
particularly in disease. Laxador always
works radi ally. anil at once neutrahzas tne
effect OF disease by Graduating the cause
Pnc- only Is Gems package.
Ut c0dlse take your children to the country,
If yoI can, but don't forget D. Bulls Ba y
> ulp, that Indispensable help in every
ener scucy. Costs Ony 70 cents a bottle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

ious diminution; and New York lacks these
more than any great capital does John
Jacob Aston gave 100000 to found the
Astor library, and his sons and grandsons
probably think themselves absolved, there
fore, from further hberality of the kind.
Because one Is worth a few hundreds of
millions, is that any reason why one should
devote million or two to the public good
of the city where they have all been made
The first John Jacob Aston felt the
deepest interest in the building of the Astor
house, more than half century old, and
watched its progress day after day until its
completion. This may account in part for
the solidity of the structure, which is hard
ly surpassed by any building in New York.
He was determined that whatever was done
for him should be done thoroughly, and
was SO vigorously economical that he often,
it is said, picked up nails that the carpen-
tiers had dropped, and demonstrated with
the mechanics when they showed the least
tendency to waste of time or material He
was very anxious to perpetuate the family
name-an anxiety that has been shared, in
a monetary way, by his descendants-and
he enjoined therefore upon his heirs that
the Aston house should always be used as
hotel The Western Union company
wanted to buy it before putting mp their
building at the corner of Dey street, but
! the Astor estate declined to sell for that
reason, though offered good round price.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
canada's Great Reserve.

An inquiry has been instituted by the
Canadian government into the resources
and capacities of the immense area include
ed in what may be regarded as the Great
Mackenzie Basin, the region extending
from the Saskatchewan TO the Arctic shores
and from Hudson's bay TO the Rocky
mountains.
The extent of the scope Of the inquiry
covers 100000 square statute miles,
which area includes none of the islands Of
the Arctic Archipelago. Its coast line on
the Arctic ocean and HudSon's bay meas
ures about 5000 miles, which estimate
does not include the coast lines of inlcts or
deeply indented bays. Over one-half of
this coast line, the report assures US, is easily
accessible to whaling and sealing craft.
The navigable coast lines of the larger
lakes of the region in question amount TO
about 1000 miles, while its total lacustrine
area probably exceeds that of the Eastern
Canadian American chain of great lakes.
There is river navigation Of about $3.50
miles, of which 800 miles is suitable for
stern wheel steamers, which, with their
barges, may carry 300 tons, the remaining
800 miles being deep enough for light
draught sea going steamers There is
total of about $500 miles of continuous
lake coast and river navigation, broken only
in two places.
Within the scope of the committee iu-
quiry there is possible area, it is stated,
of 100000 square miles fitted for the
growth of potatoes, 407 900 square miles
suitable for barley, and 3lG,O00 square
miles suitable for wheat. There is a pas
toral area of 100000 square miles, $4,000
miles of which is open prairie with occas-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
THE AsToR ESTATE.
Its Founders Anticipation oGthe Growth
of New York.
raul Cleveland in the Cosmopolitan.

Although the founder Of the family,
John Jacob Astor, son of Badenese peas
ant, laid, as Is well known, the basis OF his
great wealth By the fur trade, the bulk Of
it came from realty, which he began buying
early in the century, and continued TO buy
until his death, period of nearly Fifty years.
He anticipated, in measure, the remark
able growth Of New York-he would be
amazed, no doubt, if he could learn its
present population hal, it is said, I'M
erring judgment as TO commercial transac-
tions. The city advanced SO fast that the
lots he acquired often increased fifty fold,
sometimes hundred fold in value.
The policy he originated has been closely
pursued by his descendants, who are con-
slant buyers-they very seldom sell-of
improved city property at the lowest rates,
and under the most favorable conditions
Their manager, shrewd, careful, thoroughly
trained, is always on the watch for good
investments, and never misses chance.
They are eternally adding to their posses
sions; they have thousands of buildings-
residences, offices, stores, warehouses and
NAV in time hold title 10 the bulk of the
town. No one outside of the immediate
family, and but very few in it, have any
idea how this absorbing process goes on,
month after month, year after year, gener-
alton after generation. The Astors keep
their affairs as secret as possible; they are
retieent-men, women and children-as a
rock on that subject, though only their
head and their manager have any definite
information. They know that they are
superlatively rich; that every day, every
hour, every minute, augments their riches;
and with this they are satisfied.
What is the estate worth ? Who knows?
1t is doubtful if any one can tell; but, as
the mass of ii is in houses and lots, an es-
innate might be made that could not be
made were it in securities, liable to cease
less variation in the market. John Jacob
AStor counted up two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars in lS00-he had then
been in the Republic seventeen years, and
was Hand at his death, in 1913, his
wealth was believed to reach twenty mil
lion dollars. In forty weight years it had
elShty-Iold. forty years nave
passed since then, and millions of surplus
revenue have been annually reinveSted in
real estate, and real estate advances here
with astonishing rapidity.
We all know how great fortunes increase,
like big balls of snow, at every turn. 1t
would seem as if the Astor estate must by
this time amount to S500,000,000. But, |
making all allowances and deductions,
$500, 600, 900 is rational estimate, and
am confident it will reach that. What a
stupeudous sum for one family, of which |
there is always head, director, con-
troller What gigantic power it bestows;
what an awful responsibility it involves
What hospitals, libraries, colleges, art gal
leries, it might establish here without ser
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
Robbed of His Jest.

Sam. Foote, the English dramatist and
wit, once made jest which cost him dear.
Il was after he had opened the Haymarket
Theatre on his own account, and was doing
well IN the way of money making. One
evening. as be was walking alone down a
street in the Heighborhood of Oxford
Road, London, he was accOsted by man,
who very politely asked him if he W. nd be
so kind rs to direct him to Aewgate
Prison.
Now it was utterly impossible for Foote
to return civil answer if he saw an OPP
portunity for a jest, and few men could
find material for a jest so readily as could
he. He straightway answered the man
My good fellow, you have only TO rob
the first man you meet, and you'll find
your way there easily.
Very unfortunately for Samuel FoOte, it
CHANGED that this man was notorious foot
pad, who was on his way to visit, if possible,
pal who was in limbo.
any dear man, said the highwayman,
who had originally held not thought of
evil towards the gentleman whom he had
honestly Intercepted, III try the expert
ment on you, as that happens to be my
profession. And now, sir, you know the
alternative There's pair of bullets in
this pistol, and they are for that witty brain
of yours if you don't give up what little
you possess of value about your person
instanter
Foote delivered He could do nothing
else, for he knew that the man was in
earnest. Robbed of his watch and purse,
and robbed of his jest 1t would be hard
to tell which occasioned him the most
chagrin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
COLT and 9umor.
A Texas Servant.

Mrs. Yerger advertised for a colored
servant, and Matilda jackson, fresh from
the cotton fields, applied for the position
$50 YOU want to hire out, do you
eyes mum"
an give you ten dollars month to DO
the cooking, washing and ironing
"Dat's mighty little money fur heap
of hard work, replied Matilda.
aWen, I'll give you ten dollars mouth
aud clothe you"
aG'wayl Youse jokin'.
uNo | am not. I'll agree to clothe you
You will not have to elOthe yourself at
all
aDat's de bes' offer Use had in long
time. You is lady, you is. You treat
the cullud folks ike dey was somebody
you does"
Matilda went to work that Afternoon,
Her work was done very well, and Mrs.
Yerger thought she had treasure.
Before Matilda retired for the night
Mrs. Yerger said to her;
Matilda, we viii want breakfast on the
table BY seven o'clock.
@All right, mum
Next morning Colonel Yerger said to
his wife
Il don't hear that new darkey making
any fuss in the kitchen. don't believe
she is up yet, and it is past seven O'Clock
already"
an 20 and see chat is the matter with
her. Perhaps she is sick, = said Mrs. Yer
ger. Dressing herself hastily, aud going
to the door Of the servants room, she
knocked loudly at the door.
.who's dar? said Matilda.
II am here; replied Mrs. Yerger.
'.Come right in, mum. Use been waitin
for We foah de las hour
Mrs. Yerger wen, in, and discovered
that Matilda had not yet spurned the
dOwny couch.
@Why didn't you get up long ago and
cook breakfast? It's past seven O'Clock,
said Mrs. Yerger, indignantly.
4 done tole yer why didn't git up.
"No you didn't
aYes / did. iole yer ! was waitin
fer you ter come in heah and keep yer
promise"
ewhat promise p
aYou promised me ten dollars mumf,
and Ter elofe me. What's de use Of me
gittin out of bed eff You amt beah ter put
de elofes on me pusson. Use been ready
ter be dressed foah de last hoTr. Oars my
c.ofes on the char by de windy.
Matilda put on her own clothes that
morning, and as she shook the dust Of the
Yerger mansion of her large and generous
feet, she was heard to say
Oats de way all dem white wimmins
is. Dey promise yer, and promise yer, but
when hit comes ter keeping dar promises
dey amt dar.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23

In teaching his boys the composition of
sentences, an English schoOImaster said to
them @If ask you what have / in my
hand I? you must not say chalk, but make
a full sentence and say you have chalk in
your hand. Now We win 20 on. What
have / on my feet ?" Boots, came the
immediate answer. Wrong. You haven't
been listening to directions. :" Stockings,
yentured another needless one. Wrong
again; worse than ever, wrathfulIy cried
the master. 1wen?" be continued inter
negatively, to lad near him. Please
sir, then be paused Perhaps he thought
his answer might seem funny, but con
yineed that it was right, he reeklessly
easped out "Corns"