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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Had Their Pay Raised.-Hon. S. F

HAD Ihelr ray kalSed.-lion. >. h
Mudd secured one day las. week the appoint
ment of VIM. 7. Hicks of this county, and
one or tao others from other counties to posi-
tions in the Baltimore Custom House After
the appointments were made, Mr. Mudd learn
ed that the pay was only $40 per year. He
went To the Secretary of the Treasury and
stated that the pay was entirely too small for
the services rendered, and much less than that
received by others who performed similar du.
ties in other departments. The result was
that the pay was raised to S720 per annum,
and hereafter all employees CT that class will
receive that amount, This was quite an
achievement; for Mr. Mudd, who is continual
ly proving that his interest for the laborng
man does not cease after an election is over,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Tournament and Rnll.- \ :

Tournament and Ball \ grand tour
nnment and ball, undsr the auspices Of Nessrs,
Howard and Davis, will be given nt Lothair
on Thursday the 9Th day of August Sew
cral prizes will given to the successful knights.
among them handsome road cart, and a
splendid riding saddle, Mr.. John E. Stone,
our talented young friend who was recently
admitted to the Charles county bar, will BE-
the orator Of the day, and DR.. Lewis C. Car.
rico who has made such favorable impress.
sion on all who have heard him, will deliver
the coronation address. Everything will b,
conducted in frst-class manner, and a
splendid time is guaranteed to all who attend
There will be no fee Of admission to Tho
grounds charged:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
A Horse Thief personnting a Charles

COuntain.-A young man sold in Washing
ton few days ago to a horse dealer a fine
mare for SIS. As the animal was worth full
ly $500 the Dealers suspicious were aroused
and he compelled the young man to give him
a receipt for the money paid, which he signed
Frank Rowling The police were notified of
the transaction aud the man was arrested,
and taken to the police station. He made
contradicting statements, among others, he
said his name was Frank Bowling of Bryan
town in this county, but finally admitted ais
name was J. c. Russell. On Wednesday
last the mare was identified by Charles J
Russell of Baltimore, who sand it was the
property Of his brother living at Morganza,
st. Mary's county. Sheriff Ching was noti6-
ed and the prisoner Is held in Washington
s~sTa'1r'~l action Of the 81. ~ 5 suth6fH,
ties.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Was Rohnerr Intended.-conslabl

Was Robbery acknowledgements
Gilroy, who resides near Doncaster, was
awakened from his sleep on Monday night
last between midnight aud day, by hearing
the hosting Of window in. his. dwelling. on
the ground floor. lie went to the window in
his room and called to know who was there,
hut as no one answered he excldnsa, be you'd
make them talk, and siepped
pistol; as he did so, some one, q I
man clothes, ran from the window and was
soon lost to sight. On examination Of te
surrounding premises in the morning a stout
club ard footprints were found near the wild
dow Mr. Gilroy is under the imprcssiob
that some enemy, Of the criminal class, b
whom lie is considerable Of terror, disguised
themselves in womans clothes and no., ed 70
secure admission TO his room and possibly
kill hjm. He IS Somewhat borne out in his
theory by the footprints which apparently
Mere IN de ny man Ten dollars viii he
given by the Constable for the arrest aud con
yicgion Of TIE guilty. party.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

what II Means-A correspondent writes.
1.-THE Hon. George Cotton reached La Plata
by the noon train on Wednesday and is the
guest of Gen. A. G. Chapman. What does
this meant" 1t is, we opinc the intention
of these two astute leaders Of the ring, during
their conference, to try and formulate some
plan by which Char,es county can be made
by the crack of the party whip to send ring
delegates to the next State Democratic Con-
Vention
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Transfers of pronertr.-nIIs Of sa

Transfers of Property Bills of Sale.
From James W. Franklin to Thomas H. Car
oentei; consideration, S3l 10. John W.
Marshall and wife to Edwin A Richmond;
consideration, SO. J, Robert Welch tC
Milton Robcy, considerations, SIS. Alexiu;
Campbell to Joha 7 Higdtn, consideration,
$40 95.
Deeds From Albert Milstead and wife &c
Lemuel W Maddox for ''Moore's Craft" aud
Summer Seat" consideration, $3.50. =
W. Clagett, Trustee, and al to Ellen R, Chap
pelear fer 10 acres OF land on the Benedict
farm; consideration, S49s.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Cedar P0int.-The excursions a: Cedar
Point lnaugura,ed by QUE old friend, Peter
Diil, under the management Of Mr.. +. Frund.
are quite a success. On Sunday last the
steamer W Thompson brought from Wash
iugton over six hundred visitors, aud the
people from the county admceut numbered
over one huaaged more. The Hme can al
ways be pleasantly spent at this beautiful re
sort, and our people hail with delight the al
vent of the excursion seas ~. It is to be
ho,cd that the season willprove rcmunerativ'
to our enierprsiug friends The next excur
sion will be on Sunday. Drive down.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Food for Summer

Food for Summer Simple and vel
cooked food is always the best in the summer
Remember that culinary simplicity is th,
friend of sobriety and does not sovesameness
We believe in variety. 1t is a virtue to b,
cultivated. Nature is iull Of it. Her alum
dant berries, her numerous fruits, her man,
vegetables afford material enough to proven
monotony. There are salads, simple, We
cooling and delicious; light puddings, as good
cold as hot. F,sh, properly cooked, IS BETTE
than eating so much meat during the no
weather-Ex.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has is
sued instructions to all baggage agents and
baggage masters on the system east of Pitts
burg and Erie to receive and carry free of cost
in baggage cars BABY carriages. Wien accsm.
panied by their owners. This is a concession
in favor of the children which their parents
will heartily appreciate; and it is out another
manifestation of the constant endeavCr Of the
company to make the road attractive to everyl
body.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Sad Interruption Colonel Wilmer
was called from camp by tie sad news Of he
serious illness Of his youngest chld. Mr.
j. II. Roberts went on the nooa train on
Wednesday Of last week 10 summer him home
and tclcgraphed him RON Bowie Colonel
Wilmer Immediately started from camp and
upon reaching Bowie chartered a special car
and arrived home during the usht HIS
child died some hours previous to his Arrival
1t was inferred at Mount Rest on Saturday
morning The Colonel left again for camp on
Monday morning.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

W. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
hes; 81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the
very best remedy, Every bottle sold has Civ
On relief in every case. One man took six
h@ttes, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10
Years standing Abraham Hare, druggist,
lteliVile, Ohio, sffirmS: THE best selling meGi-
cine have ever handled ia my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters Thousands of
Others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict Is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases Of the liver, kidneys or
blood. Only hlf dollar bottle at ". W.
Padget,'s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
A wsman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstood its seyerest tests,
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For 3 months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep, She
bought of us bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so much re-
lieved on taking first dose that she slept all
highland with ono bottle has been miraculous
" cured. Her name Is Mrs. Luther Lutz.
Thus writes w. C. Hamrick Il Co.. of Shelby
N.C. Get a trial bottle at w. w. Padgetts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Charged with Larceny.-Jar

Charged With Larceny james A.
Main, real estate dealer in Washington and
proprietor of St Charles Hotel, was arrested
on Tuesday last charged with larceny from
James Bowling, an old soldier Bowling
stated thas he had 500 in his poc.s.s.-.ss.ss....
AepeSitiag S380 in bank, when he was invit-
ed in the bar by Main where they had drinks.
Next morning he found himself at the hotel
ard his money gone. lie charges Main with
taking it. The charge is denied. The
accused is well known in the eishborhood OF
Glymout where he figured in some real estate
transactions, notably the Mason property now
owned by Mrs. StoddeE which, previous to
her purchase, appears through a deed by
Main and al to have been sold for $4,000.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
r. l. Murdoch,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Near Pert Tobacco Station.

Jus, receive. tbs hsbinns for Spring and
Summer az ~ prepared 10 make suits in
the most fasbio1 atls siyle. Securing, repair
Ing, cleaning, hiDoing. ke., coats turned,
iii of which Il oons 81 re shortest notice and
cheap. plll y h Port Tobacco every Tuts-
day and Saturday, prsp4red TO take meas ure.
and receive Dsss-lk1t Work delivered Ia
Port Tobacco / desired. Thankful for pasl
fnvoru, s0lica, lse sane patronage and saiis.
faction guarssisss ~ lin
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Hog Cholera The hog cholera is pre-
vailiug in the neigdhorhood Ct COx's Station,
several farmers having lost number Mr..
Peter w Rohcy, VITO each year raises u guam
Atty Of meat for sale is, SO far as sc have been
able to learn, the heaviest lnser. Out Of a
berd Of tweuy-three Berkshire hogs he has
lost ninetetn, ranging in size from pigs two
months old to hogs weighiag uetrly two hun
dred. The loss to Mr. Rotcy exceeds one
hundred dollars and, considering the present
depression in farm products, is serious one
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Don't you feel Warm!-0f course you
debut you need Mt reduce the boys tenn
perature by getting suitable warm weather
clothing for a few cents where an inexpensive
location makes orices low. Bell Clothing
Company, Pratt street. adjoining Hanover,
Baltimore, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
SCHOOL NOTICE.

The Board of School Commissioners will
meet at their Office in Port Tobacco, on
Tuesday. august Oh, 1889,
for the purpose of holding their Annual Ex-
aminations for applicants d. string teachers
certificates. The examination for white APP
plieants will be held on
Tuesday, Aagast 9Th,
and for colored, on
Thursday. august SM.
II is earnestly desired that all will be pres
emit promptly at 10 o'clock a. IN.
BY order Of the Board.
+. ]. MADDOX,
il 26-bt Examiner
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

q. Ober 4 Sons GuanO.-All persons
indebted To q. Uber & CONS Co., for Guano
purchased from John NJ Lloyd or
WIN j. Bufch, will please come forward
and make settlement with me, now sta.
toned at Bryan.own.
C. b. LLOYD, General Agent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Worth Kn0wing.-lf you want TO 90
a-fshng, remember YOU can catch the big
rest kind Of Bargains in our Great Gle rance
Sale. In another column our advertisement
will tell you how to save the cost of trip TO
Baltimore, 10y calling at Oehms Acme Hall,
IBaItimore's Largest Clothing and Furnishing
Denot. and W Baltimore street, door
rom Charles
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Sale OF Real EStatc.-R. II. Edelen,
attorney, sold at mortgages sale at the
Court House door on Tuesday last tract Of
land ia Brvaatown district the property of
j. II Montgomery, Jr., containing ITO acres.
Mrs. Angela Burch became the purchaser at
500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Wheat Threshine The s,ea

Wheat Threshing The steam eneln,
aud thresher formerly owned by Joseph Day
Esq, now under my control has been thor.
Oughy repaired and is ready for use. Any
person wanting the use Of the same, apply to
The undersigned or to Joseph Day, Esq, my
agent.
Prices for threshing: -" cents per
bushel
Wheat, 3 cents perbishel
Rye, 6 cents. Rr bushel.
ADRIAN POSEY,
Attorney
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Rucklcn,s Arnlca SaIve,

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
IS. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and al
skin eruntions az. qnsi ''re ys.ss q pies, or
, 40 pay H- rsq1iFed 1t is guaranteed to give
nerfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
gett
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
STORE NEWS"
WOODWARD ~! .g!asR.

:. The talk is on Black Stockings. You
probably know that some black stockings
will and some black stockings will not
stain the feet, wash brownish, and wear
into Sits. The latter, of course, is the
desideratum, and ladies who have expe-
rienced the annoyance and baleful effects
of Fast Black Hose tb. were not Fast
Black, i'll be glad to know that we have
received our Spring importation Of Black
Hosiery that we can guarantee to ne abb
solutely ell We claim them to be, which
is as follows;-
The dye is guaranteed purely vegeta-
bic, and perfectly harmless in effect,
either to the skin or to the hose. The
black is guaranteed absolutely perma-
nent, brilliant in finish, unaffected by
heat or perspiration, and of indellibly
lasting qualities The fabrics are guar
anteed fine hard-twisted cotton thread,
or Isle thread, Of extreme durability,
will not crock or wear into holes, and
will wash perfectly. When we guaran-
tee an article we mean what we say, and
when we guarantee these hose to be as
above represented, we meal if pair
should turn out to be otherwise you have
only to return them and get your money.
No ifs and ands about it. We will re-
fund he money for every pair not as rep
resented. We have thoroughly tested
these brand and have had them stamped
Woodward & Lothrop. as a matter of
good faith. We believe we heve come
the closest yet to perfection in the mat
ter of Fast Blac!; Hose, and we conf
IDENTIFY recommend them as having great
intrinsic merits.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Neural0ic Persons

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwOrk will be relieved by taking
Ri'0iUn's Iron Bifters. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed rcd lines On wrapper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
ONLY 25c PER PAIR.

100 doz chiIdren's fast black plain
cotton hose for young girls; double at
heel and toe; splendid quality, and
warranted
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Dar1ys 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, iSiection from all fevers and all
COURAGEOUS diseases. The eminent physician,
]. Marion Suns, of New York, says II am
convinced that Prof. Darbys Prophylactic
Fluid is most valuable disinfecant."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
Eotal anS 2usmal.

s-e- The ONE sf ~ isbEPEsDssT has been
fsrnOved % ne ffst g0Cr of ne AasoHic nan,
ia,mediateiy opposite he EPiscopat Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
ONLY 25c PER PAIR.

The truest test of superiority is the
wear, and we place these against any Zoe
hose manufactured. We also offer more
than half a dozen qualities of children's
hose, which for sake of equity are marked
at graded prices; that is, each pair from
5 inches up selling for two cents more
than the size smaller. These are in
plain, ribbed and drop stitched styles,
and each and every grade represents all
that the particular price can possibly
procure. As absolutely fast black hose
are boon to the purchaser, we conf
IDENTIFY predict an unusually large demand
for these special qualities
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK NOSE

Children's Hosiery. Here is where
we wax strongest. While to have them
absolutely fast black, has been the great
est consideration, it is none the less i'm
port6nt that they should be exceedingly
durabl,-especially for the boys, who
appear to be getting harder and harder
on their stockings every year These
can tie depended upon for looks, perma-
nent blaokness Ond durability, and con-
siderins their comparative inexpensive
ness we believe the present stock to be
the best in every respect, we have ever
yet shown. 159 Coz children's fast black
fine ribbed cotton hose, spring weight,
double at the knee, heel and toe; all
sizes from to 81 inches,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
MEMS FAST BLACK HOSE.

Iasssssst-@,s aas been almost impossi-
bic to secure an absolutely fast black hose
for men withou paying quite large price
for them. Such is no longer the case. We
have exerted 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 childEea's hose we also guar
antee these to be absolutely fast IN color,
and not to crock or fade in washing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26


days. SaasAg done on shares or for cash. =
Il Wish to infcrr4 my friends andrihe public
,ssi Ssi "a !, :. b. ss ssl6.
will he ussies. 70 ssk ~ rfssflt. Positively !
will not gfanih ys business hereafter will
be conducted o. a f,flri cash basis.
Lumber, Shingles and Laths, etc; alwAys
on hand or saved at the shortest notice. All
kind of yehiers rspzired and all kinds OF
farming impIe1sn,s made and repaired at
short notice. Alt Rork done in my shops
are guaranteed. Shoald any persons work
give way BY rsEsra Of workmanship il shall
be again repaired FREE Of charge If brought
back to my shop. Thanking the public for
past fatof., hoFr g fhsre their patronage il
The future. c r. HAYDEN,
Co.'s slAfi1H, Charles county, Md.
AT the resii.az q the above named person
keep eonslaady On hand small line o
groceries to sSii the COUNTRY trsds. Call and
buy. IA c. hayden. jan l4-ln
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
SPECIAL.

100 doz Mems Fast Black fine cotton
half hose, good length, double heel and
toe, well shapen, and splendid quality.
ONI V o. DID nAIn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Ordered that the report of tAe Auditor in
The above cause be ratified and confirmed un-
less cause to the contrary be showH on before
the second Monday In August next provided
a COPY of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Charles county once
A week for three successive weeks before the
said second Monday in August.
: J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
of CT. CT. foT Charles County.
True copy-Test:
j. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
iy 96-ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
ONLY Pc 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, aud are
warmer than either unbleached or striped
hose. Write for what you want.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Terms OF advertising: For plain matter
81 90 per square Is lines for the hrst inser-
zion, % cents for each subsequent insertion
Rule and hgIre matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
TE1PTV m TEC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26
COpS STATION.

am nov prepared to do all the Saving
and Grinding that NAV be needed BY the far
iners in my section Ny facilities are ample
for good and rapid work
Grinding days. Wednesdays and Satur-
harn CaNzsAn dnnn ON ahares Or fnr ca sh -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-07-26

Fast black, plain Isle thread hose, at
As and soc. Fast black richelieu ribbed
Isle thread hose, at Soc.
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ORDER n ISL.
IN tie Circuit Court for Charles county
No. 702 Equity.

Charles F. HAYDEN ct al VS. Eliza V. Weem
et al.
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,

ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
The young mans advocate,
Ths poor man friend.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-10-18
Prohibition was defeated in Con
neotlnut by $4,000 mainritv.
se.isnta AN Right.

Notwithstanding what is sometimes
said concerning the heavy Indebtedness
OF the farmers of Dakot&. the territory
affords hundreds of instances of men
who have made Il decided success of
their farming operations. Nearly al
farmers are making or have made q de-
cided success of their operations. Near
ly all fairness have seen hard times but
this is an inevitable condition In the set
Element of a new country. a moments
thought will show that the hard times Of
TIC. day bear no comparison with those
of forty OF fifty years ago when the great
plants about the cost Of getting u bushel
of wheat to market. but think how the
pioneers used 10 haul wheat 100 or 1876
miles to Chicago or Milwaukee. The
changed conditions of to-day are nearly
all in favor of the farmer. The demand
for hogs alone is enough TO enable every
farmer to grow rich.
Dakota affords some of the best OK
amples of successful farming that can be
found anywhere. True, all havn't sue,
ceeded. Many have allowed themselves
to get hopelessly into debt with interest
at two or three per cent. per month.
or course there is hut II result in such
cases. The onls question is how long
can the evil day be STAYED off. Blu,
,yi,,ln "a +, " ~, ~, tnT-,y-ogt t,,HpaTr fronl,
| others have refused 10 run in debt, save
a mortgage on the farm to make improve
ments. But by hard work and close at.
|tcbtion 10 business such persons have
been able to accumulate in eight or ter
years what could scarcely haye beer
done in u life time back cast, Thi;
seems like q story of western cxaggera
ton, does ii? But look at the facts
The eastern farmer who, without inaerl
lance, at the cad of % years hard work
has a farm with good buildings and vel
stocked, andis out OF debt. and perhaps S
little money out at interest, is pointee
ont as a successful farmer. A fey such
men are looked upon in every community
AS the substantial farmers of the town
But there il no section of Dakota which
has been settled seven or eight years o.
more where cannot be found farmer.
who began with little or nothing ant
who now have from 100 To Gao acres o.
ever more, with COED buildings, plenty
OF stock, all necessary machinery, prac
tically cut of debt, and who console
J. themselves werlh from IS, 900 10 :2s 600
Iattaace. sfe e9nmen vhsra nen bast
sslt frapt 81 5faa 81, gee sorts u gfeij