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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-03
Flshlnr on tho Potnma \,

Fishing on the Potomac.-Tn the earl,
sSriag each year all along the Potomac, and
on both sides, great activity is displayed ii
making preparation FOR the fishing season
which commences in the lower river aboutl,b,
LIST Of March. The catch so far this season
tas been only moderate The season tekan
well, but the many storms during the month
of April interfered greatly with the work and
caused much destruction on the large shore.
where the seines are hauled ashore. A few
years back, the gill, and trap net we're nm.
known, all the fish taken previous 10 their an.
PRODUCTION were caught by the large seines
and the numbers landed at ca n haul. appears
now almost incredible. Only a few Of these
large seines are now fshed, as most of those
who formerly used them, and found profit in
so doing, have abandoned their use and are
now using trap, pound, or gill nets, with
mach more satisfactory results than theylcan
secure from the long seines, because off the
great expense in getting outfits anl the uum-
Der Of hands which have to be employed -
There are still one Or two operated ia this
county, and the owners each year secure
handsome returns for their outlay of time and
capital. The principal fishery in the county
now, and the most profitable, as it has been
for years past, is that of Chapmans Point,
which is owned and operated by Mr.. VIM
Gale Of Baltimore. His seine is 500 fatboms
long and nom the time it goes in the water
in the first Of the season until il is cut out at
the close, never comes ashore without
good catch Of shad and herring. Mr.. Gale
ships all the shad caught and most Of the
herring, to Baltimore, connecting at Shep-
herd $ opposite Alexandria with the Ratl-
more aud Ohio Railroad. The prices secured
10 that city average better than can be secur-
ed In either Alexandria or Washington, and
Mr.. Gale finds profit in the extra expense Of
getting them to that market. About the
goth Of May most of those engaged IN tie bus
mess will close operations for the season. We
trust in the short time intervening, they will
be able to make up their losses, due to the
bad weather of last month, by catching
greater members of fish aud getting better
prices for them.
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Serious Charge. Vim. Mitchell, colored,
WINS arrested on Tuesday last by Constable
Cough, charged on the oath Of Moses Ford,
also colored, with having committed a rape
ON his sixteen year old daughter the day be-
fore near Mr.. F. r. Wheatiey's store, a few
miles from Newport. The prisoner was car
red before Justice B. II, Maitingly. who, af-
ter hearing the testimony committed him
Jail for the action OF the grand jury. The
constable informed us that the evidence
against the prisoner was very damaging, and
that in the minds of THOSE who heard it, there
WAS no doubt of his guilt, The girl was
vhoked, bruised, and otherwise injured, but
was able to appear before the justice and ties
tify against the prisoner
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Locnt Brcrities.

Poeiical communications over i6 line. will
in the future be declhed at this Office.
The wheat crop III the county is the finest
we have had for r1ahy years.
farmers are backward with their work,
owing 10 the wet spring.
La Plata has done but little towards max
ing effective its charter Of incorporation. Has
La Plata thrift begun dying out tool Shamel
Mr.. John T. Wall ha. been appointed Reg.
istrAtion 0nlcer for the 9th district vice
Jamcs II. Wright, resigned.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton on Monday last to R.. b. Nelson of this
county and Mary Il. iiarron of Washington.
Mr.. Z. II. seiberlich and wife of California
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. BOarmAn, of
Newport. :..,
The school commissioners will meet on
Tuesday next for the purpose Of appointing
local trustees
Miss Ann Igo of Baltimore, has been
spending a few days with Miss Anita Boar
man, near Aliens Fresh,
Misses Cattle welch, and Maggie Iglehsrt,
Of Anne Arundel county, are visiting the fam
lily Of Mr.. B. G. S,onestreet.
Messrs. John Braddock and Claude Hayden
have rented the stole house at Coxs Station,
and will begin business soon after the expira-
ton OF Mr.. Wills lease.
Calvert county will get the appointment of
Chef Deputy in the Internal Revenue office
and Hon. Thomas Parran will be the man -
He is entitled to the honor he wins.
right for the county to sell tobacco planter.
1t is new Invention, and it proves "a sue
cess. doubtless the machine will meet with
ready sale.
Lee Bowie, son of II. H. Bowie, Esq, has
been appointed, through the influence of Con-
gresham Mudd to position as postal agent.
His run will be from Baltimore to New York.
It Is presumed that Mr.. Hill will move
slowly and dignfed in making removals from
his Office, new departure from the pel NELL
scramble of four years ago will win him many
friends,
Mt. Brent Matthews, s. j., of this county,
who Is studying for the priesthood, has been
again advanced in his studies. He has been
removed from Georgetown and sent to
Frederick.
The county commissioners will meet again
nn Tuesday next This was found necessary
owing TO the fearful condition OF the roads
and bridges throughout the county which
needs immediate attention.
John W. Belt, of Prince Georges county,
is candidate for the position of Minister TO
Liberia american.
Washington Burch (rol Of this county is
also candidate for the same place. Will
Prince George again win the prize2
If any sensible person will compare the con-
dition ef the county roads in the past three
years unaer Democratic rule, with the three
preceding years under Republican rule, and
can say that they are half as good under the
former MS under the latter, such person is
too prejudiced TO give an intelligent opinion
Oh any question.
Mr.. Cregar who for several weeks past has
been making antiquarian researches in our
county,, left for his home in Annapolis on
Monday last. lie will return in a few weeks
and continue his investigations. fGf
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Personal We have received copy OF
THE Teachers Telephone, journal devoted
to educational interests, published in Spring
field, the capital Of Illinois, An article in
the Journal from the pen Of our friend and for
mer fellow countian, n. B. Harmon, Esq,
gives some practical advice to teachers how
best to instil into the minds Of the youth un-
der their charge the education which will fit
them for intelligent citizenship, SO that they
can secure future prosperity and happiness. -
The subject ted by Mr. Harmon is, "Logi.
cal versus Mechanical Training, aud like all
other productions which emanate from him,
Is able and repete with sound logic and
practical wisdom. 1t affords US pleasure to
note that Mr.. Harmon stands in the front
rank of educators in the great and growing
Safe which he has adopted as his home.
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improvements Appreeialed.-0m pub
Tic spirited, energetic aud most. uuslfssakIe
Mr.. Peter Dpi, sigcd he has ccInzig re-pcss
session of the property IL making Extensive
improvements at Lower Cedar Point The
Repairs Of tie Wharf viii est large SUM
The necessity for which is appreciated by
shippers AMI travellers for many migs.fronl
Newhurg TO Harris Lot, aud duringtthe ex-
carsion season from Newport to Coxs Sta
ton. Mr.. Dill says that ohr ReeFleif alive to
their interest would repair the mistrab!esroad
aud dangerous bridges, which have been neg
lected for wears lie pays ahout $50 taxes,
and wishes to render lis property more val
uahIc aud entertaining 10 the county, but is
1 sconlaSed, especially by impossible road
Henry Bros have sold all their personal proper.
y a the Point to Mr. Dill. Mr., Crowihrr
formerly manager In rht rgeof the place has
leased IA piece Of land from Mrs Hungerford
near the wharf and is hailding a nice hou,t
upon it. MIR. c. Of pleasant memory, to all
visitors to the Point is Il 'live man."
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ScriOnS ARRAY .--M,r,c Bfisc c and Al
Stewart, young c0lorcd nvn, employed 10y
George H. Gardiiicr Esq, while uudcr the
tnHwnce Of liquor got Into difficulty nea5
Reeves Chapel in the upper part Of the
,ouuy Gu Monday night last. Bits
zoe, who ia reported as Il desperate character,
drew II Finite aud stabbed his comp,nlon in
the at domcn, infic.ing dangerous wound
Dr. George d Mudd, thrattcnding phi, stefan
has little hope Of his recovery. AT This writ
ing, Wednesday, the vould-he murderer i.
still at large, no attempt having been made
TO apprehcnd hIn, in tacr, from What ne cal,
gather, the officers in that vicinity believe
they have no right to arrest him unles
some one will swear out Il warrant.
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In MemOriam-P Peacefully departed this
life, en- the evening of the oath instant, at
''Popeton, the residence Of her husband, in
Charles county, Md. after an Illness of several
weeks whichsshe bore with patience, J. Alice
helovea Aife OF Iuhnr. Duttun issq !, iii the
'39th year of her age, She was horn in the
neighborhood In which she resided, and was
tn daughter Of Harriet and ]. II. D. Wlngatc
of Charles county, Md
In early life slIc was married to'the man Of
her choice. BY her demise she leaves sor-
rowing husband and fire gsicf.s'rtcken chll-
dren, son and four daughters to mourn their
loss The writer knew her ultimately and
loved her dearly from her childhood to the
close Of het lite As Il wie, sile was prudent,
faithful and afTectiouate, ami Il most devoted
mother to her children: ms 4 daughter, she was
iuufHi, and rtserenced her parents. re WAS
that most losable OfAll earthly things, n sweet
wonauly woman; gentle, pOu5, merciful
charitable and unobtrGSiye. Her rgniains rest
by the side of those her beloved little d4ugh-
ter at the Good Hope Baptist Church, of which
she was f,thinl member. Farewell, dear
one farewell. The vacant chair the silent
chtmher; too truly tell tie tale of voc Peace
be unto thy precious dust and fragrant forever
thy ble sed memory. II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-03

April 30th Tuesday last, April both
was the one huuireth anniversary of the in
ang uration Of General Washington as first
President Of thc United States. The day was
fuingly celebrated in New York where the
inaugural ceremony was first conducted and
thousands from every section Of the civilized
world witnessed the commemorative ceremo-
MES By proclamation of the President and
the Governors OF the different States, the day
was made national holiday. Patriotic
christians assembled ut their dtfe 'rnt pl tceS
of worship and gave thanks, to the Giver Of
all good and perfect gifts, for rhe pr.vie.e OF
living in this land Of plenty, the best that the
world has ever seen. due largely 10 the great
genius and the grand achievements of the inn
mortal Washington. Services were held In sew
eral ofthe churches in the county. The congre-
cations attending St. Thomas and Christ
Church in this village, were quite large.
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NIIIIhg OF KNgISIThIFNh UTHttTS =
The Registration Officers will sit in their re-
spectiye districts on Monday and Tuesday,
May 18th and 18th, for the purpose ofreyis-
ing and correcting the list of qualified voters
OF the county As the battle throughout the
whole State for political supremacy will be
one of the most stubbornly contested that
has ever been fought, it should he the duty of
AL Republicans to arouse themselves and to
20 &c work in earnest. get every qualified Re
publican entered on the list of voters so that
Charles county can join in the glad hurrah
when the State is wrested next fall from the
ring domination which has so long disgraced
The Democratic management of affairs.
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Another Respected Citizen Dead.

Another Respected Citizen Dead
Captain r. " Welch died rather suddenly
OF paray sis at his residence near the Hill Top
on Saturday, the 9th of April, having nearly
completed his sixty-fIh year. Notin fulsome,
eommon-placed eulogy, but with plain, hon
est truth, we, who knew him well, bear kind
~ testimony to the fact that he possessed, in
every moral and ,ocal aspect, as many virtues
and as few faults as the frailty OF human ma
;ure will permit. His freely providing hand
and fostering care will be sorely missed by
dren-to whom, as to friends in general, he
has left an example Of industry integrity
apd grutleneSa OIL teFAEely, ifsxaF, surpassed,
His spirit, We trust is with the God who gave
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The Verdict Is unanimous.

W. D. Suit, druggist, Blppus, Ind, testi-
fes: 81 can recommend Electric Bitters a. the
rery best remedy. Every bottle sold has Civ
en- relief in every case. One man took six
BEETLES, aud WIS cured OF rheumatism of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
liellyiIle, Ohio, aiirms; 'Ths best selling meei-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perlence, is Electric Btters" Thousands OF
others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous thai Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases OF the liver, kidneys or
blood. Only half dollar q bottle .: ". w.
Padgetta Z.
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Communicated.


Mr.. Editor.-The condition of the. roads
and bridges in the 9TH district are SO bad
that unless they are soon repaired there will
be serious loss sustained by the county in
suits for damaged horses aud vehicles Or
the five bridges within two mites afIIarris
Lot, there is only one in fair conditi9n,,two
are actually dangerous, aud the others are
unsafe. The road-beds have been so long
neglected that they have become puolic ditch
es that answer very well for draining the sur.
rounding country, bat for highways they are
n sad failure. The read to Cedar Point,
though leading to one Of the principal wharves
in the county, has not been repaired for four
years. and makes a bad showing for our coun-
ty authorities rs it presents picture Of bro
ken bridges, deep ruts, holes, and ponds OF
stagnant water. Either the road s. stem is
wrong, and il so, should be changeib the
next legislature, or else the conmiss oners
have neglected their duty and should be held
to strict accountability We think tlk Dem
ocratS of our county, who boast ofh ding so
much talent aud brains within their ranks
should be able to elect men to fill tbeofices
who would prove TO be more efficient bubble
servants, and would at least sometimes lend
their mighty genius to sarh sublunarI mat
ters Ms, the proper repairing ald keeping in
order the bridges and highways our cbunty
The supervisor Of our district has Cesat like)
paid a flying visit to our section, sidee the
recent storm, he came, he saw, but unlike
Caesar, he failed to conquer the situation; he
saw one bridge that had been swept fuom its
aud offers that we're unsafe. vel
he retained home without repairing .lsiagie
Bridge How long shalt The hard-farned
money of the tax payer be wrung from bis re-
iuctant grasp, TO pay the salaries of iniompe-
tent officers ofthis county, Better tn Ii they
should step down ard out (as resignAiidns are
in orderl and let others assume the cbvern-
ment Of county affairs, whose humber talents
may be able TO take the work in hand aid APP
ply the eight thousand dollars spent annually
on the roads and bridges 10 greater advantage,
ana obtain better results fer the over burden
ca taxpayer. Tax-Payer.
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one Of the sights of Baltimore
no the Sprlng nc young man Ianey

Lightly turn to thoughts of -"
How he shall array himself for the season.
II is on this subject that we would suggest
ito to Oehm's Acme Hall, amt W. Balti-
more Street, Baltimore, one Of the sights OF
Baltimore and one of the largest and most
leAutlfuly furnished aud appointed clothing
HOUSES 10 America. They sell the best made
clothing, clothing furnishings and hats for
steer ;sisi S.-rsa \ r-.-sg' ct f1f. ss-7syr csse
EFtrr-.lxg e0miafInols-s 3 agres4 - resting
and retiring rooms. telephone and messenger
sertice, baggage checked and cared for, and
palite and courteous attention by experienced
statesmen. some Of HON are from this section.
s..l os thsu aud sc hew well sea 4 fare
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A Weman's Dsssotery.

"Anothef wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady 10 this county,
Disease fastened its elatehss upon her siid kf
seven years sac vithsto0d its seTsfest tests,
but her vital organs wers undermined ana
death seemed imminent. Por 3 ucrths she
coughod necessarily and could no, steep. She
bought 81 Us bottle Of Or sius's New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so much re,
licved on taking first dos. that she slept all
night and with ono bottle has been miraculous
Nv cured. Her uame Is Mrs: luther Lulz. =
Thus writes W. c. Hamrirk 4 Co.. Of Shelby,
X. G. Get a trial bottle al ". y. Psd settss
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r. l. Murdoch.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR
Near Port Tobacco Station.

Just received the fashions for Srrifg aHF
Summer, am now prepared to make snit: Ii
the most fashionable style. Securing, repair
ing, cleaning, binding, &c, coats turned,
iii of which is done at the shortest notice and
cheap. will he in Port Tobacco every Tuts-
day and Saturd day, prepared to take measures
and receive materials. Work delivered in
Port Tobacco If desired. Thankful for past
!Avors, solicit the same patronage and salts
faction Guaranteed ~ tin
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Married At Bryantowu Church, on
TUESDAY April 3oth, 1889, Miss ivrIie Burch
and Nc. Ailcn Gardiner, both OF this county
Miss Burch is the second daughter Of Mr., W
L. BuTth. The ceremony Was perforated III
Nuptiid Mass No cards We're yssard 10 the
nany hnhds OF thee,oung copple 10 witness
'hr ceremony. After ctremoty cnngrttuls-
ii"ns were extended aud lbc bride aud srnnm
ttlnirt 20 the home Ct the hrjde i, her here
g sumptuous diuuer was served The lNUE-
rENDENr svtlds warintst con. ratulatous.
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Rock Point Since the close of the oy Ter
season, Rock Poiut, We are informed, appears
like "some banquet ban dcserted = Friends
Cummings, Blair, and Nick Norris, however,
ere smiling aud haPpy They are bouycd up
in anticipation of hr rich harvestthey will reap
when the season sets in for tomato Gaming
They never say fail
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THey all came TO GrleL-Me have been
informed that several young men in Bryan
town thought it would be good joke to pre-
tend they were White Caps, and accordingly
acting on the inspiration, they started out one
evening recently, and caught one at the fire.
quent visitors to that village, and, for con-
duct which they considered unseemly, treat.
ed him to some severe threats, and = little
rough handling The crowd WAS recognized
and the indignant citizen had them arrested,
and the justice before whom they were tried
fined them one cent and costs, the whole
amounting to $l3. The young m n In turn
had him arrested for disorderly conduct, and
the same justice fined him s. and costs To
cap the climax one of the parties who had
been fined by the justice, got into dispute
with him over the affair aud became abusive
when he was promptly knocked down
Taken all In all the White Cap jokers did not
fare so well and will doubtless go slow in
theiI future attempts at practical joking.
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Transfers Of Property Bills Of Sale.
From James d. Spencer to John S. Beale;
consideration, SIS VIM. D. Adams to W.
Hicks; consideration, Sl29 10. L. Smoot
and wife to N. S. Lawrence; consideration,
$500. W. D. Watson to r. A. Golden; con-
Alteration, S275.
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q. ODER i Sens GuanO.-All persons
indebted TO g. 0ber 6 Sons Co, for Gusno
purchased from John ". Lloyd or
VIM. j. Burch will please come forward
and make settlement with me, now sta
toned at Bryan,Own.
G. B. LLOYD, General Agent.
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The best salve in the world for cuts bruis-
Is, sJfts, ulcers ssir fsssiii' feSof sores tet-
Ter, efSfpei hands, ihilbiains, oorRs. and an
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles. or
no pay required. IL is guaranteed ID give
perfect satisfaction. or money refunded / price
Is ccuts per boa. For sale BY ". N. Pad
get.
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Left for Home Mr.. +. r. Banks, of
Annapolis, who for che past six or eight weeks
has been engaged on the Times, left for his
home on Thursday. Mr.. Banks made many
friends while among Us, and his leaving
causes general regret. To the fair ones We
will say,
Don't you cry
He'll come back bye and bye.
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Licenses Turner had issued up to
May I'd, Iii licenses divided as follows: Four
female traders, oyster house, 20 ordinary,
~ traders, = horses and jacks, ! real estate,
aud race license.
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ONLY 25c PER PAIR.

We also offer other extraordinary fine
grades at so, So, and TIC per pair
These are not only desirable to wear
with patent leather pumps, but on account
Of being fast black, are equally desirable
for wear with CATERS and boots, and are
warmer than either unbleached or striped
hose. Write for what you want.
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ONLY 25c PER PAIR.

100 doz children's fast black plain
cotton hose for young girls; double at
heel aud toe; splendid quality, and
warranted,
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MEMS FAST BLACK HOSE.

Heretofore it has been almost impossi-
BILE to secure an absolutely fast black hose
for men without paying quite alarge price
for them. Such is no longer the case. We
have cxerted strenuous efforts. and now
have the pleasure Of placing before you
Hot only the finest qualities and most re-
liable dyes, but the most inexpensive
line We have ever offered. As with the
ladies' and children's hose we also guar
antee these to be absolutely fast in color,
and not to crock or fade in washing.
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SPECIAL.

100 doz Mems Fast Black fine cotton
half hose. good length, double heel and
toe, well shapen, and splendid quality
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@s5 NOTICE.
STEAM SAW and GRS1 MILL,
Wheelwright and Blacksmith Shop,
AT
mn VIC CT4TTnN
STATION.


| nm now prepared to do, all the Saving
ghd Grinding that NAV he needed by the far
mers in my se6tioh My facilities are ample
for good and Fapid work. ,~a.
Grinding days--W Wednesdays and Satur-
days, Saving done on Shares or. for cash. -
| wish to isfoEm my frtehds and the public
that owing 10 the hard times in this neigh
lrbprhood and the scarcity Of money, am com
PEELED 10 exact The cash on delivery =sd !!
will he useless to ask for credit. Positively
VIII not grant it. Ny business hereafter will
be conducted ON a strict cash basis.
Lumber Shingles and I4aths, etc; slways
on hand or sawed at the shortest notice. All
kind Of vehicles repaired and all kinds OF
farming implements made and repaired At a
short notice All work done in my shops
gre guaranteed. Should Tuy rsrson's work
give way by reason of workmanship it shall
be again repaired free Of ehargeif brought
back to my shop. Thanking the public for
past favors, hope to share their patronage 10
the future g +. ia DEN,
CbsisStation, Charles county. Nd.
At lie residence OF the above named person
keep constantly on hand small line OF
groceries TO suit the country trade. Call and
buy. 3, q. G. HAYDEN. jan l4-lm