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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17
IndiSputabIG Facts.

We are head centers fol
Ladies' and Misses Cloaks
in Washington. We devote
one entire floor to their ex-
elusive sales, and what we
haven't is something that is
not worn.
Grand Display of New Jerseys.
The newest effects, the la
test creation. We carry only
all-wOol Jerseys, and fully
warrant the wear of every
Jersey bought from us.
Our New wrappers.
Beautiful goods, in entire
ly new ideas, in Flannel and
Cashmere.
Tea Gowns In Rich Patterns.
Ladies Fall Costumes in
the new materials and col
orlngs at our usually low
prices.
Ladies' and Children's Warm skirts
Everything needed in
Skirts kept by us.
Blankets, Bed-Comforts, spreads
for the millions. Nowhere
such a stock. All prices
all grades-from the cheap
est to the finest California
Blanket.
Blankets and Spreads for the Baby
A splendid stock of goods
for Infants. Infants Bootees,
Infants Slips, Infants Long
and Short Coats, Infants
Wrappers, Infants Shawls
Infants Caps, in Surah.
Plush, Cloth, &c. And
everything else needed to
complete an outfit for an
infant.
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COngressmen s Duties.

The duties Of Congressman ., the
present day are entirely different, cr
at least much more arduous, than n Y
were in the early days Of the Repulhc
At the formation of the Government it
was intended that the Representative Of
the people in the National Congress
should attend exclusively to tile interests
# the people, and their duties then we're
confined solely to enaeting such laws -
would beneficial to the best intcrs. 5
Of all. During the administrator. Of
the first four or five Presidents there
we're no changes Of govcrnment ofTi.isls
unless for cluse, and consequently re
Executive and Congressman dill not
have their lives harassed out Of them bq
hungry office seekers after government
positions. After Jaekson's inaupura
ton all was changed, for then. for he
first time, it was proclaimed that ITO
the victors belong the spoils," and from
that time to this it has been expected
that every man elected to Congress if
his party was in control of the admins.
tra;ion, should spend most Of his time
in hunting up places for his friends
There is great division of sentiment AZ
to whether elected lawmakers sbonld
have their time 50 consumed, and the
question is still an open one. However
the .jacksonian theory still prevails, and
the Republican party has control Of all
patronage under the government. Re-.
publican Congressman are as busy Is
bees 10 culling the sweets for deserving
friends who worked for their election 1
Oar Representative, Hon. s. Il. Mud,
although not as yet officially declari
elected, is recognized by the Presidat
and the heads Of the different dem,
menis as the legal representative ofte
Fifth Congressional District and i
to Office are alwag
considered by them. 80 far, Mr.. Mid
has been enabled to effect many chance
IN the various departments, and hishe
tieut, earnest, and intelligent WORK
behalf of his party friends viii speed
lead to many more. of course his De-
sistent efforts to have removed from pC
sition, the bitter, offensive, and too frc
quently. INSCRIPTIONS Democratic po
ticians, has brought upon him fierce oil
but as he is an active, earn
est, intelligent, and courageous mar, h!
will care nothing about their assault
and 90 on in the discharge of his dit
When he occupies his seat in the Fiji
Fist Congress to which he was legalB
he will further show to the rec
pie of the Fifth District, that lie is Ii
right man in tie right place.
!
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17

General Gorden, the greatest living
Confederate soldier, siaunch Democrat,
at present Governor of Georgia, declared
a few days ago that ex-President Hayes
was "a good and brave man" Such
language will cause CONSERVATION among
that class of Democrats whose chief
stock in trade is mud singing, and who
cannot speak Of their political opponents.
no matter how pure and honorable they
may be. in any other than a slurripg Or
ahnsiye stYle.
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The friends of Robert r. Ian

The friends of Robert T. Llncoln be-
fore he left Chicago for London
gave him send off of which
any man might be proud =
It shows the estimation in which
he is held, and citizen SO esteemed al
home may be safely trusted abrold =
MIR. Lincoln. it may be easily predicted,
will reflect credit upon the Governments
He bears name in which the people
take great stock, aud character that
fits welIto the name.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17

A new Democratic paper has just i
pcared in Laprel Nd. It's BourS
sheet, and the kind that will hardly "
the party any good or that viii pIev
the progressive men in the Deinocral
party. In speaking Of the Grand Ara
Of the Republic, the Laurel paper sars
That it is political institution, runi
the interest of the Republican parry
cannot longer be denied, and when Ii
Democratic party is restored to powerii
1892, the mere sight OF Grand Ann
button, worn by an employe, should
sufficient grounds for immediate disnis
sal Turn them out, and let their phce
be filed by those who never expect d
hope for pension from the Genera
Government, but whose loyalty, deyo
tiou, and undaunted courage, even in
lost cause, have shown spirit of iru,
patriotism never excelled. There arr
many thousands of manned ex-soldier
who wore the gray and believed the
were IN the right, who are citizens of ou
own country, born and raised on oui
own soil, under the American flag, Bhs
are now totally incapacitated from earn
ing a living by physical exertiOn. They
entitled to recognition, aud Should b,
provided for according to strict sense
of justice and humanity.
Democrats who can pray should spec.
Oily offer up petition to be spared from
the Laurel Democrat kind Of friends Z
Washington Post
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17

An indictment of Southern political
methods drawn by ex-senator Chan Ter
on evidence supplied from Southern
newspapers was published in the n. Y.
Tribune on Monday. On the same dav.
scene Of characteristic fraud and brp-
tolity was enacted at Lafayette, La.
only few miles from bloody Iberia. .
With curses and threats Of murder a
company of negroes on their way to the
polls, and the sheriff who was conduct.
ing them, were Informed that tbev
would not be allowed to vote for mimi.
cipal officers. They did not care to be
shot down, they had no means Of d.
fence, and so they dispersed. The elac.
ton was postponed, the facts reported to
the Governor, and at last accounts .
number of the dosperadoes had been -
rested The dispatches express hone
that justice will be done. We hone 90
to-, but there is little in the history Of
snch election outrages on which to /. %
an expectation that the outcome Of This
latest exploit will differ il any essential
particular from the farces which have.
followed its predecessors. The disgrace
fal occurrence may, however, serve
useful purpose in stopping the mouths
of some who would have cried oblooav
shirt to Mr.. Chambers letter, ana i
fixing public attention more pene,,llv
and more closely upon the subject which
it discussed.
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READ FROM THE GREAT MAR
BJEHEAD. MASS FIRE.
Marblehead, Mass Dec. 18th, 1873


Marhehead, Mass D:c. 18th, 1885,
Messrs f. c. Morris & Co,
Gentlemen: This is to certify that haye
been using No Morris L Co. Safe in my
store; and that in the most terrible fire this
town has ever knowu-on the night 0fthe 25th
instant. this .fe was subjected to very intense
heat FOR So hours; and upon its being opened,
to INV surprise found iis contents in perfect
condition with the exception of the leather on
one book which was against the wall OF The
safe. while the wiring on every Leaf was as
clear and eglrle as when il was put in | also
found machine twist, needles papers. &c, in
good, clea condition. In case rebuild, shall
feel that cnn do no better than to use again
what has saved me well in this FIRE. In our fire
OF 1877 bad safe of another make, the con-
tents Of viii h came ont in very good shape,
but not as well rs in this one, although that
fire was not rs bad as this
YoH are At lioerty TO use this testimonial rs
you see IT. and should take pleasure in show
ing the books, he, 10 any one who would like
to see them Respectfully YOURS,
p. S.-Dec. %. have this hay purchased
another safe Of your make Of same size, having
been satisfied with the other.
Boston, Mass Jan. 2, 1899.
Messrs. f. G. Morris Il Co.,
Gentlemen. August 3, 1887, we lrpi
one OF your large make of safes in our Wolf
boro, n II. factory, which went through
very hot fire and stood the test. Again, on
Dec 25, 1885, in the Marblehead coEfsgrstou,
another of your r1ake stood the test, and all
its contents found in good condition, even
gross Of matches Under these circumstances
we can safely recommend yogr make to aiI
Yours truly, f. W. al ". MONROE.
Marbeheaii, Mass, Dec %, 1888.
Mcssrs. Z. G. Morris 4 Co.,
Gentlemen. On opening our safe which we
purchased from you some two years ago, we
found everything in perfect condition. The
situation Of our safe caused it TO be exposed TO
intense heat for number of hours. As soon
as we are ready to purchase, we will call and
select another Of yonr make Yours truly,
j. NJ CROPLEY 4 BROS.
The only Eight Flauge Safe in the world
made with solid welded angle iron front and
back frames
Containing more Improvements than any safe
made, such AS patent inside bolt work More
SEIZURE than any other Fire Proof Safe, and no
expense in repairing bolts and locks. Patent
hinged cap, tour wheel ks, inside iron lin
ings, aud solid angular corners
Over 100000 in use Send for catalogue.
+. & MORRIS & co,
up 10y Boston, Mss.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17

Mr.. Frank w Palmer. of lllincis,
the newly appointed Public Printer.
formerly took charge of his Office oI
Monday last He had given his bond q
100000 the week previous tn,
office is not under civil service rules, and
many changes viii take place after the
new official familiarizes himself with the
duties of his position.
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BARGAINS.
|Henrietta Cloth sultinr


boz Dress Goods, in Beautiful New
~ Shades, nearly one yard and hall
fine French Wool, real value rs
~, at the ptice is only So Black Sursh
i =. tel good quality, only so. Ladies'
~. Acioth, one yard and half wide, all
EEuts 4swool, cheap at 90, reduced TO Is
rrgi tne loom, excellent quality Bleached
pp1saonI one yard wide, 81 cents. Beautiful
an, sai Press Goods, Is. 81, 81, 40, as, scots.
0 ~ lar Mems end Boys wear, %, 81, 81,
~ - 50cis. Lonsdale Cambria, very finest
duahtA one yard wide, l0cts Heavy Gro
S.1s Back Silks. SIZE, 20, %. Colored
1iA Fish, ana Morie Silks. Trico Clotl,
Dtsss foods, ia Spring Shades. all Pure Wool,
!, VIDE dlnb.e fold, 25c,s. Beautiful Sattcens
"a New French Styles, l21cts. Red Table
pa =. T 8, double width, 25cts Plaid Muslin,
"a The aiest styles, bets
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Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
GrapesJ &rubbery, DEC.

Persons in MED OF Fruit Trees, standard
guaranteed, shauid secure them from DIR.
Joseph Day whdis eanvassng for the Prince
Georges nursey of Franklin Davis & Go
The firm is one of the most reliable in the
trade and always complies strictly VITA repre-
sensations made. Now is the time to give
your orders JOSEPH DAY,
NIB l-bm McConchie, Charles Co., Nd.
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'''V DO" VHalFmen 81
the National Democratic Conp,it,o. NJ,
be Calvin 5. Briee- Then again Mill
the Democratic hosts march te b.,,le
under banner not embIazonea .;,b
either protection or free trade device.
but proudly displaying a RAINBOW ~
l4i.slsI
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THE WhEfLY AMERICAN.
Eight Pa9e>.
The Cheapest and hest Family News
PIPER Published.
Only One Dollar Year Six Months,
Sixty Cents.

Tie weekly Ame' lean Is published every
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ing special correspondence, entertaining ro-
mances, COOL poeirs iset lRrtier 81 lcnrri
intcl'. and fresh miscellany. s2ifAtlA for til.
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md Mar!,et Reports are Spsral features.
TERMS AND PREMIUMS:
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the Weekly one wear or Daily ] nonths,
fret %
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Weekly one year and Daily , months, free
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80 copies, one year, with an extra copy Of tho
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The premium copies will be sent 10 any al.
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American Office, Baltimore, Nd.
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. u. srrHxRp. JAMES. =. CLEMENTS
I. Il. SYPHERD & CO.,
Agents for the Sale Of Land.

RIO land owners along the Potomac
River.
We have many inqniries by persons from the
North and West who wish to buy farms on
or ne..F the Potomac river. Persons having
sli.h land fer sale are solicited 70 communicate
wiiL ns. giving price and terms, and we will
use every effort to make a sale. We adyer-
Use property free, and charge a commission
Of Eve yer cent only WREN a sale is made
# i sS--ftif
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I beg leave to inform my customers that I
am rev connected with lie above house,
and thanking you for the very liberal pa
tfonage extended to me for the past thirteen
years, ! respectfully solicit u continuance of
The same. This honse is one of the oldest
and hest known in the country their goods
hayingan enviable reputation wherever used,
being made OF the best and most concentrated
material. have hcen in the habit of max ing
special mixtures for most Of nv customers,
hnt file different brands that | will offer you
man ufat.furpd hy the
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zELl MANUFACTURING CO.

are 50 complete that feel that cannot i'm
prove upon them. My long experience in tire
husinefs and my knowledge of the different
characters OF soil in Southern Maryland, eng
blfs me to tell you what grade of fertilizers to
use therefore whatever brand may recon-
mend you TO use you can do so with the for
mer confidence that you have heretofore placed
in me. am now in The county and will call
upon you in person with samples of these
grades and hope you will reserve your orders
for me. Should you need any goods before
can see you, please order direct from the Com
parry, or your commission merchants, rs all
responsible orders will be promptly filled.
Yours very truly,
ap Icy JOHN N. LLOYD.
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UNDERTAKEN. UNDERTAKEN
p. wi. ROBY,
coXb STATION,

HAVING purchased of @. F. Hayden at
Il Cox's Station his hearse and under
takers fixtures Ham prepared &c furnish Plain
and Cloth Coyerh Caskets and Collins of the
latest styles and also Gloss White Collins
for children at Il lowest prices.
Mr.. Hayden eNends to his patrons his sim
cere thanks for de encouragement given him
while in the bus bess, and asks the same good
will for my SUCCESS jy 3l-lm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-05-17

President Harrison is said 10 be con-
sidering seriously the question of an ex
ira session. of Congress Should he call
one, there wauld be plenty of work for it
to do, aud perhaps the most important
reason for calliag it would be to let the
House organize and get ready Eor bust
~ s.s - sszz
session. They aigtt also get the appro
priatiou bills under wey. so that they
would not have to be rushed through
without proper consideration in the last
seek of the session. There are many
reasons why an early session Of Congress
: desirable this year.
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VARIABLE Presents for our Cash
CUSfnmePa

Caf customers will please select one of the
loho&l g presents, with purchase of 5 90:
= paNfSilk Embroidered Corsets worth Use.
4 ~ dozen, ane gnallty, pure linen, Ddmask
NapkTs worth 75c; or a pair of fine quality,
iArge&ze Damask Towels, worth T5c.
customers will please select one of the
loiio ng presents, with purchase of 0 90
o. oy Two pairs Of large size, fine quality,
DanE Towels, worth so One dozen,
me lality, pure linen Danask Napkins,
worl 30. Large size, handsome Bridal
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Executive Mansion.

Executive Mansion,
Washington. d. c.. Nay 9th, 1889
Hon Frank Brown, Baltimore, Nd :
My Dear Sir:-The President directs
me to acknowledge the receipt Of 50, r
letter Of the 4th instant, which has been
called to his attention, and to say that
he will be pleased to meet the committee
Of which you speak any day that will
suit their convenience to call, between
10 and II o'clock in the morning, cx-
ccpting Mondays Very truly yours,
Il II. Halford, Private Secretary.
Frank Brown, Esq, Baltimore, Nd ]:
My Dear Sir-Your communication of
May 3rd in regard to the dedication of
the new postoffice building in your city
was received by me Yesterday. l will
be glad to confer with the committee to
whom you refer whenever they shall
visit Washington on ibis subjec;;. Very
truly yours, w. Window, Secretary.
Office of the Postmaster General,
Washington, D. G.
Hon. Frank Brown, Postmaster, Bal
timore, Md:-My Dear SRI have the
pleasure of your esteemed letter ou.lin-
ing the programme for your exhibition.
Ny intimate connection with the Centeu
nial Exhibition Of IS taught me The great
value of such exhibitions, and | have
,ince endeavored TO promote enterprises
If that kind in different sections of the
as opportunity offered. l,
therefore, feel especially interested in
he big sister that lives midway between
an Philadelphia, and shall
De glad to join in the efforts you are
making to give success to your fall ex-
position Very truly yours, John
'Yanamaker, Postmaster General.
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Ready to Cooperate.

Postmaster Brown has received The
following letters from President Harri-
son, Postmaster General Wanamaker
and Secretary of the reasury Window.
They are in answer to letters sent y
Mr. Brown, notifying the officials Of tie
intended visi, Of the Mayor at the head
of committee asking cooperation and
inviting them to attend the State Expo
sition to be held in September next at
Piulico.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-02-02

ma nABL.ToH uNDoaoMS HERSELF
Poasum villa wasan unpretsntious looking
place with one bow window aud nArroW
vsrandA In front Il uas surrounded with
Q small garden and few sparSe flowers In IL
which were MIA Hablet0nS delight Whs0
not Otherwise engaged she tied an old hand
ksrchisf round hsr bad and vant out into
the garden, whore she dug and waterOd hrr
aowsTS until they all gave up Attempting to
grow from sheer desperation at not being left
aloha Ehs vas engaged in bar faVOrits &C.
cupatiou about week after bsr ledger had
disappeared, shadow fell across the garden.
and On looking up she saw man lsAning
over the tenoo. lostring at her.
He was burly looking man, with jovial
red face, clean shaved. aud sharp. shrswd
looking gray eyes which kept twinkling like
two starG lie was dresSed In q suit Of light
clothes. and worO . stiGiy stArchsd white
WAiStcoat, with massive gold chain stretched
acroa IL Altogether he gave MrA Hablston
the impression Of being . well TO do tradsS
man, and she nlsntally wondered what 30
wanted
"what d'y wantr she asked abruptly.
"Does Mr. Oliver whyts live herOf' asked
the stranger.
"Hs do, an be don't, !" answered NrA HAhla-
ton, epigrammatieally. Il amt seen I'm for
over . week, 30 Spose sSgone on the drink.
like the rest Of EN-, but I've put sumthtn' In
the paper q u pull him up pretty sharp, aud
lot Inn know amt carpet 10 b trod on,
an II you're friend Of i'm, you cAn tall I'm
from me Us brute, an its no more bot what
oxpOctod Of Tim, . balm . nalAS
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-02-02

which has not any distinctive mark 10 r1ndeI
IL noticeable There were no papers nor card.
found on the deceased from which bis nam1
could be discovered, and tho clothing Wa moi
marked in any way. The handkerchief, how
ever, which was tied across his mouth, va
Of white silk, and marked In ono Of thu
corners with the letters o. W. In red silk.
The assassin, Of course, may have used bid
own handkerchief TO commit the crime, q
that II tho initials are those Of his own namG
they may ultimately lead 10 his detection.
There will be an inquest held on the body Of
tho deceased this morning, when, no doubt,
some evidence, may DO ELECTED which may
solve the mystery"
In Monday mornings issue Of Tho AFguI
the following article appeared with References
10 the matter:
"The following additional evidence hal
been obtained which may throw some light
on the mysterious murder In hanson cab.
Of which we gave full description In Satur.
days issue; Another hanson cabnaan called
at the police Office and gave a clew which
will, no doubt, prove OF value to- the dete0
tives In their search after the murderer. He
states that he was driving up the 81 Kiida
road on Friday morning about half-paSt
o'clock, when he was hailed BY q
gentleman In q light coat, who stopped
into the cab and told him 10 drive
10 Powlett street, In East Melbourne.
He did 50, and, after paying him, the gentle
man got out at the corner Of Wellington
parade and Powlett street and walked slowly
up Powlett street, while the cab drove bach
TO town. Here all clew ends, but thero can
DO no doubt In the minds OF our readers - q
the identity Of the man In the light coat who
got out Of Roystons cab on the St kilda
road, with the one who entered the othef
cab and alighted therefrom az PowlOtt street.
There could have been no struggle, a. tho
cablnan Royston would surely have beard
the noise had any taken plaza The sup
position Il, therefore, that the deceased va
toe drunk to make any resistance, and ths
other, watching bis Opportunity, placed thu
handkerchief saturated with chlorofoIm oveI
the mouth Of his victim, and after Q few In
efHectual struggles the latter would relapsS
into state Of stupor from such inhalation
The man in the light coat, judging from BIZ
conduct before getting into the cab, appear
to have known the deceased, though from thl
circumstances Of his walking away on recog
milton. and returning again, shows that hii
attitude toward the deceased was not alto
gether friendly one
"Here Il a great chance for some Of our do
tectives to render themselves famous, and w
feel sure that they will do their utmost tC
trace the author Of this eowardly and daring
murder"