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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Accident on the 5. NJ. II. R.-George
Butler, a colored boy, was run over on Thurs
day last by gravel train on the Southern
Maryland Railroad, and both legs badly
crushed. The accident occurred between
MecImuicsville and Charlotte Hall, in St.
Mary's county. and was caused by q. foolish
attempt on the par's ct the injured hoy 70
jumpof the moving train. lie was brought
to Hughesville and left on the platform by the
train hands, and but for the kind assistance
Of Mr.. Bowling, the, merchsnt at that place.
ami Mr.. Albert s. Carrice, would have died
auarrendtd Those gentlemen furnished him
with stilnulants, comfortable mattress on
which to. lie, and dispatched messengers fer a
physician. Drs. Boa,man and Lewis c. Car
,iro responded, and rendered all the medical
aid III their power. lie was then removed to
the home of his friends near by. His condi-
tion is regarded as critical, and little, II any
hop., is had OF his ultimate recovery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
Judge Merrtck,s Rrief VIII

Judge Merrick's Brief Will.-The
will Of the late Judge VIM. NJ. Merrick has
been filed for probate 10 the Registers Office
for the District Of Columbia. 1t is an auto
graph document, dated January I7th, 1889,
and is briefly written on one side of sheet of
letter-size paper. lie leaves to his brother,
George G. Merrick, family portrait and law
books. He leaves a diamond scarf pin and a
watch seal to his nephew, Richard Merrick,
and portrait of himself to his sister, Jose.
phine Brent, wife of Mr.. Vivian Brent. The
will concludes:
'AlI the rest and residue of my property Of
every description, Wherever situated, / be-
queath to my beloved and true hearted wife,
Mary Wickhf Merrick, appointing her my
sole executrix, end exempting her from giving
any bond, commenting her to the Divine
mercy. Done at Washington, this 18th day
Of January, 1889"
!. The paper illustrates his character with ref
'erenee 10 his drec; mode of arriving at re-
suits. lie omits the usual formal statements
at the opening of wills, simply heading his
The last will and testament of William NJ.
Merrick, of Washington city," and proceed
ing at once to name the requests The paper
was witnessed bY Vivian Brent and Winifred
Buekham.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Picawaxcn Items Mis- SaIIie X Com
tee, who for some weeks = .st has beef dan
gerously III with typhoid fever, under the
care of Drs Snoot aud Lancaster, Il, hefSvesy
ra0y friends repfct to know, betisr~ssas
a very interesting little gri Of ur. Grafton
Rolls Of Cedar Point died Of rongestiYehf the
brain on Monday. Mr. and Mrs Rolls have
the warmest sympathy Of their, npmerou,
friends. '''t ~
The roads are daily complained Of by doc-
tor, mail carriers aud the public generally, he
cause the almost inpissabie places could BE- -
easily meuded go
From The BARNET Press, an English paper.
we fnd that at, a grand enterttumen', the
charming aud youthful Miss Emily Wrig ht,
sister of our Mrs Holland Richm nd, delight
ed the hearers with several violin solos, the
e.tse With which she executed the most LII suit
passage and her GRACEFUL msaipuhiiidb OF The
instrument, seemed as if she and htt tiddir
had heen born for and understood each other
Mrs Rirhmond's cousin. Miss orenc'
Straiford never fails TO ciptisate her a5ilienct
IN v0caiisrh and in recitation her krtcefu
e and elm dignity i such rs ex.:i
the envy even Ofprofesslonals in art. Levy >
Esmeralda, and the love story, were autiin
in this effect We copy this from the Blfue
Club Entertainment" few .daysN ago.
hut we have in the 5 ID district gen Us, VIII
can rival even Miss Wright, we I'D nk, asl
our accomplished school examiner. THE de
scendants Of old England are the peers Of tbei
old mother. We are not e1vious, mo, no
much Uncle Sans children are EQUAL u
any occasion music, oratory and war
Don I mention 76, or 1912, or John ull ma,
blush. But we are friends in peake, ont.
enemies in war; and we prefer frieI 2dly ALI
ance, as has been demonstrated eyeh incou
county. +. M
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

A Desirable PAPER. --The Weekly Star,
Washington, D. c., is not only one Of the old
est, but Que OF the best weeklies published =
1t is al eight-page paper, 6.led with tue lae,t
news and a large aud varied amount of mis-
cellAneous selections every week, full reports
of congressional proceedings, governmental
news, and complete story in every issue -
For those who wish to get correct idea OF
what is done In Congress and by the govern
ment it is the paper to take. Every subscrib-
er gets premium flee. Drop postal for a
sample copy and premium list. Address The
Weekly Star, Washington, d, G. By sub
tcribi1g to The Weekly Star you can get ipto
its Musical Union, and through it secure the
right of buying the hest photographic sheet
music from list including all the latest pro-
auctions, at cents per copy when as many as
rs copies are taken. Any piece Of copyright
ed music furnished at % to 80 per cent less
than sold by dealers.
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The Old and Reliable Comnanr..


The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
of Newark, n j., has presented its forty
fourth annual statement From II we gather
that the number of new policies issued in 1888,
was the largest in the conpanys history, and
the business in Maryland shows wonderful
increase over previous years. Among its
members this conservative old company in
cudes many Of the most prominent citizens of
Maryland, the District of Columbia and West
Virginia. The statement shows that nearly
a million of dollars were added to the assets
last year, which now stand at $42, 1896 OCT TO-
The Mutual Benefit is perfectly safe life in
surance company. lts popularity is its lib
eral and fair treatment of its policy holders
Its business is growing stronger and better
every year, and is the largest company doing
busiress in Southern Maryland Mr.. j.
Camillus Howard represents the company in
this COUNTY, and in his usual polite aud eour-
tecus manner will be pleased TO give all de-
sired information
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Locak BrerIt.ss.

Mr.. Edwin +. Harmon. of Pomonkey, has
beer quite sick for the past ten days.
Alexandria 10 vigorously fighting for the
trade Of Southern Maryland.
A very pleasant and enjoyable entertain..
rIent was given by the young people At Cox,s
Station OH Thursday night.
The county commissioners met in their Of
fee on Tuesday last and transacted business
Of a general nature.
On Monday we we're visited BY another
heavy rainfall which washed the roads We ~
badly in many places.
Attend the trustees sale Of personal proper
~ at La Plata, tomorrow, Saturday, 23d
Instant
An entertainment was given to the Misses
Compton Of Pomonkey, by Mr. and Mrs. Ed
win Robey at their residence near Pomfret on
Wednesday night last.
Mr.. James A. Murray, will, on March the
lst open the hotel in Bryantown, recently
vacated by Mr. @. c. Bureh. He is a courte-
Gus aud afable gentleman and deserves success.
The fare on all the roads leading to Wash
ington will be reduced one h lf for round trip
from March LIST TO It'll inclusive. All uho
wish car attend the Inauguration at this
cheap rate.
Judge Stone, as mortgage, sold at public
auction in Port Tobacco, on Saturday last,
the "BuenA Vista" farm, formerly the proper
~ Of the late Francis w. Weems. II was
purchased by Mrs. Weems at $500.
MISS Cora Berry, the teacher, will give
party to the children at the school house in
this village on the 26th instant Grown up
children we learn will be admitted when
they present cards Of invitation. ~....,
We do not believe in medicine for children,
but we do believe in DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
and assert that no family should be without
it. Price 25 cents.
:. Larador, the great remedy for dyspepsia is
free from all deetorious substances, and there
is no danger Of having ones teeth salivated
by its use which is frequently done by prepa-
rations containing poisons. Sold by ali
druggists. rs cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
A New Enterprise Mr.. ]. B Natti

A New Enterprise Mr., J. Mattingly
is one OF Charles counties energetic aud go
a'ead young men, and does not believe i
folding his hands in idleness and crying hnrd
tiHes lie has for several years past been en-
gagged IN cutting aud hauling railroad ties
and other timber, has steam saw and griss
mill at La Plata, and is. as he deserves to do,
keeping up with the processioaP In the
near future Mr.. Msttpgly will start another
saw mill near Port Tobacco Station, aud in
addition TO the timber from heavily wooded
tract bought from Judge Stone, will cut lum-
her for persons hauling to his mill The es-
adjustment of this mill will be great conve-
nienee to persons in that section, and we trust
will be source of greatly increased revenue
10 the e1terprising owner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
For Feehle.Minded Ones:-The vi

For Feeble Minded Ones.-The visi-
tors Of the Asylum and Training School for
the Predetermined of the State of Maryla
have recently bought a farm of 1875 acres near
0wIngs Mills, in Baltimore county, for chill
dren between the ages Of seven and sixteen
years, who by reason of their defective intel
ligence cannot be educated at ordinary
schools. 1t is situated about one mile from
0wngs Mill on the Western Maryland Rail.
road AT present il will only accommodate
about twelve or fifteen children. Cases of
imbecility or feeble mindedness resulting from
attacks of insanity or epilepsy, or complicated
with existing insanity or epilepsy, capnet be
received at the institution. Each child sent
with the proper credentials will be admitted
aud trial gwen to determine whether it will
be benefited or not. The visitors reserve the
right to discharge any inmate when, in their
judgment, longer residence would not be
beneficial to the child. Persons ~ishius &c
place child in the school must fill up a
blank descriptive OF the child's history and
condition, and send it TO Dr.. J. Pembroke
Thorn, President Of the Board of Visitors.
Calvert and German streets. A certificate
from the Orphans Court must also be obtain
ed, stating that the parents or guardians Of
the child are unable TO educate or support it,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

We extend special invitation to our
out-of-town patrons to visit our estab-
lishment on March 4th. Make the
store your Headquarters" We will
take charge of your. satchol., parcels,
wraps, etc, free Of charge. This occa-
sion offers you a grand opportunity to
combine business with pleasure. You
can see the Inauguration, all the sights
of the city. attend the Inaugural Ball il
you wish; ana at!ihee same time do four
necessary Spring shopping in Clothing,
Dry Goods, Housefurnishings. etc.
As an attractive extraordinary we
have bad printed at considerable cost q
very attractive Souvenir Guide Of the
Chy,',' which we propose to present
gratditiously to every stranger visiting
our esta olishment on that occasion This
Souvenir" book will contain all the
principal points of interest in Washing
ton and vicinity, their location, hours
of access to visitors, and engravings Of
the Capital and Presidents House. -
Also pictures of Harrison and Morton,
with their biography. 1t will also con-
tain an engraving and description of our
establishment Our Mail Order Depart.
ment, bow to shop by Mail, and its ad-
vantages to out of-town residents.
Should you be unable to come to
Washington on this occasion, and will
write US to that effect, we will send you
copy of this Souvenir upon receipt
of two cent stamp for postage.
If you are in need of anything in oul
line-Dry Goods, Fancy Goods. &c.
we shall be glad to receive your orders
and promise you entire satisfaction oil
your money will be cheerfully' returned
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
A Suggestion.-Tha staunch 0 d Journal,


the Alexsndria Gazette, which is identified
with every interest of Alexandria and never
fails to boom the staid old town, thinks that
il would be good idea for the people, to ad-
vertise the advantages Of that ancient city in
the papers of Washington TO include the time
Of the Inauguration. The object is TO induce
many of the thousands of visitors who will
attend the Inauguration to seek homes 10 that
city. Such plan. We have no doubt, would
PqvdGse beness.al results. .gaasss. Il not occur
to those of our people who complain contina-
nusiF Of hard times that such movements,
: scientifically carried out, would be OF like
!, urit to Charles county, Let the outside
world once knos that our lands are fertile,
our climate salubfious aud healthy, our riv-
ers Astounding in fish and game, and our facili-
ties Tor shipment % markets unequslled, the
tide Of emigration would turi in oar direction
and we would again be able to grasp the
horn Of plenty. Systematic. organized effort
viii accomplish wonders. Who will take the
initiative stepsg
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transfers Of property.-DeedI


w. Dec. Mitchell to Mary A. Nil chel for
part of "CcrnwalIis' Neck" consideration,
ST.. Anna N. Reed and Themas Hughes,
Ereetor, to Anna NJ Reed assignment of
mortgage, consideration, ST. Annh Glrdi-
ner to EmanualS Gardiner for HHontes God;
consideration, 81. j. w. Carpefter and
wife to Dr. James Ii. " Barber pr edge
Hill; consideration, $500. j., II Roberts
and wife to Robert p. Horney for lot 10 la
Plata; consideration, $50 State Of tlaryland
TO u s. sGovernpeut for Cobb Holnt Bar
Light House; consideration, ST. Benjamin
Posey and wife to Mary Pusey I'll Grand
Chase;,' consideration, SIS. Andrew G
Chapman and al Administrators, / to Mary
Short tor part of "Brentfeld;l, consS liberation,
Sl50. Francis H.. Clements and wife to
Charles H. Posey for dwelling a nd, store
house; consideration, $3.50 VIA. ~ Dubois
and al to Francis A. Montgomery fHr Fede-
raj Hill;p consideration, $ll3 so. Samuel
Lee and wife 10 Harriet Smart for of land
near Smiths Point conslderatiA n, ST.
Susan E. Cunningham and husband 10 George
f. Vickers for 'Cobb Poini;a cons Iteration.
81, 300 Catherine A Thompson tot Sarah b
Il. Thompson for part of "Whor4 leberrYi"
consideration, 81.
Bills of Sale.-From ]. II. Murphy to A.
Posey; consideration, S5s Is. G. III. Oliver
to VIM. Hamilton; consideration. SOP Thos.
Winter to r. Vernon Welch; conss Iteration,
S26 60.
Mortgages. From DR.. ]. II. a. Barber TO
]. w. Carpenter on Edge Hill;n onsidera-
ton, 5000 +. A. Montgomery al Id wife to
ym. NJ Dubois on Federal Hill 2 eonsid-
Grafton, $75 George +. sVici1ers q ID wife 10
Charles r. Newman and al, ,Tr stees, on
cobb Point; consideration. $l700E
Release Of mortgage from ]. w. HCarpenter
10 Ann A. Swami and Samuel 7. swami.
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4 Reyjohle Scarce 81 Information

Every morning the Bal,imoye Sun, with its
budget II fresh news. market reports, BE,
promptly supplies hw imaense Humher OF
readers ia the States surrounding Maryland
With information necessary 10 every house
hold, To every business, 10 every trader, me
chnnic aud farmer The people who get in-
formation promptly mud act on ii quickly are
sure TO succetd We know of no better or
uorc Intelligent source Of pracii al business
knowledge than tie SUH,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Marriage. Mr.. George Baxter, who for
merry resided near Pisgah, now an attendant
at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, was married
IN Washington on Tuesday last to Miss Mary
ianlgan of that city. Many friends Of the
couple were present to witnesses the nuptial
ceremonies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

A Computations of our subscribers
complains that several times during the past
six months he has failed to receive the lNDE-
PENDENT from Charlotte Hall postofice. This
10 no fault Of ours, as the pager Is regularly
mailed 70 all Subscribers. We trust that we
will hear no more complaints from that office.
Otherwise we will he forced to lay the matter
before the proper authorities aud have an in-
vestigation made st-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Sadly He L.f' "A gen leman wha tray
els through this county frequently on bust
ness. Was seen Few DAYS ago to emerge from
n room in this village. where some of our focal
spt rs were engaged in the rnN steries Of one aud
halt limit After taking turn or two around
the room, he sadly said, there is one thing
certain, IL a mac follows playing that d-n
game lie has got to wear patched breeches or
go to the peniientisry" Aud with sirh he
w.nt out goi Into his buggy and drove forth
into the gloomy darkness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

tsrapes. Il Tafhose Of our readers who wish
70 secure c.scTce grapes for family use, We re-
Ter them q the card OF r 1liidehrahd, Of
l.o,hair, which appears IN aeathee columa. -
lie offers for sale a tne selection Of grape vines
Of choice stock, aud will plant thcm'io So
Ter duzen ,,ni guarantee them 10 livr. Or
will sell theun 10 parties wishing 10 plant for
themselves, al 81 per dozen This is a fac
opportunity to secure irst-class viney ard
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Serious Illness. ". Downs, Of
Pomonkey, vas taken suddenly i'll on Friday
last, and for couple of days part of which
time she was unconscious, little hope was had
OF her recovery Under the skilful care of
her attendant physician, DR.. r. X. Compton,
she has greatly improved, and will soon be
restored TO her usual health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
Half Rates to Washington via Penn.

Hail Rates 10 WhSniHgt Ton VIA fenn-
sylyania Railroad, allowing stop-of in
Baltimore. In order to afford visitors to the
Inauguration all possible privileges, and at
the same time give them the benefit Of the
very low rates which have heen fixed for this
occasion, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Washington on
February rs, 26ih, 27th, 28th, March LIST, I'd,
sd arIil-1s, FROM all ssasssas ass~ ~ stern. 81
a single fare for the round trip. These tick
cts will admit of stop-of in Baltimore in
either or both directions thus enabling pas
sengers by this route TO visit both cities. The
return coupons OF the excursion tickets are
valid for use until and including March It'll.
This rate, in view oil the liberal conditions it
bears and the magnificent service which the
Pennsylvania Railroad affords. is the lowest
sver offered under similar circumstances. For
information as to the movement Of regular
and special trans, and for specific rates from
each station, apply to ticket agents or the
company.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22
A PhHsieiah Needed

A Physician Needed. AT present there
is a splendid opening for young physician
ia the 2nd district of this county. DR.. Miller,
the resident physician, will not again enter
the practice Of medicine, and persons needing
the services Of physician are compelled 10 send
for Dr. Price liz the 3rd district, or to the 9TH,
for Dr. Compton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Safe from shippers will,-be hams,
shoulders, &c, if you use "PEERLESS"
Paper Meat Sacks, manufactured only at
Frederick, Nd. Any merchant will furnish
them TO his customers at &c, 4c, and SC apiece
according to size. g.
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YEARLY RATES:
rhnrtnfthe Chesan,

Chart OF the Chesapeake, We are in
debted TO the Hon. Louis E. McComas for n
chart Of the Chesapeake Bay. 1t is gotten up
in the United States Coast and Geodic Survey
Office, and gives accurate so1ndings aud dis
tances. To navigators it is indispensable.
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pom,t wait until the skipper or

''blow aJ" deposit the eggs in your hams,
shau dcrs, &c. and thea expect "PEER-
LESS Paper Meat Sacks made at Frederick,
MI, 'funly &c. &C, and Sc apiece, 10 prevent
shippers. They are guaranteed to save your
meat if the simple directions on each sack are
followed Ask your merchant for full par
ticuars.
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Undertaken at Pisgah l. Nr

UndertnEor &C P1sgah.- ut, ChaFIes
ID. CarpenteF, Of Pisgsh, ia connection with
his wheelwright. and hlacksmilhiog business
has added the undertaking business. He has
"a nice looking hea,se aud keeps always on
hand full hne of uudertakers supplies, and
will attend funerals in amy portion OF tile
county. . 81 .e.a
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why should you let your meat get full
of shippers when it can be easily and cheaply
prevented by using the celebrated "PEER-
LESS Meat Sacks, manufactured at Frede-
rick. Nd, for &c, &c, and SC apiece, according
10 size. Ask your merchant for them.
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@peer,ess,, paper Meat saek fact

"Peeriess'' Paper MeatlSack aacto-
ry at Frederick, Nd, guarantee their sacks, 10
be safe and sure to prevent skjppers II the sim
pile directions, on each sack ara followed and
the meat is deposited in them before the elbow
Hy" deposit the, eggss,.Theg s.FstSst sfysFys
where for only &c, &c, and IS apiece accord
ing TO size. 80. f. 80
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FOR SALE.

900 ACRES of LAND with good and
%CO suiirirnt- buildings lying near the
line OF the Southern Maryland Railroad, and
one mile from Gallant Green and MALCOLM
Station. Tie soil is well adapted TO the
growth OF cora, wheat aad tobacco. Tht
land is well timbered, fenced aud waiered,
and consists of three fields and an excellent
sfss2Sv. Far salS c39taP'aA,s upon ,servsiiie
ent terms. Possession given Immediately
For particulars apply TO
SYDNEY h, MUDD, Attorney at law,
oct l-tf Gallant Green, Charles Co. Nd
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
The yeung mans advocate,
The poor mans friend.
A. PosEY. Publisher

Terms OF advertising: For plain matter
81 90 per square (s lines) for the FIRST inser-
tion, rs cents for each subsequent insertion.
Rule and figure matter double the above rates
Ohttnary notices half rates
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FOR rem r.

The dwelling aud store house at Aliens
Fresh, belonging to the estate of the late james
Taylor, will he rented for the gear 1890. to a
reliable tenant. Immediate possession given.
For terms apply 70
Mrs " 4. " TAYLOR, i
jan lltets Crispin, Chas Co, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

PeeficSS faptt McAt ." NJ nv
guaranteed TO prevent skippeis II the meat is
deposited Ia then before the elbow fly de-
post the eggs, They retail everywhere at
only Sc, &c, and sc apiece according to size.
ASK your merchant for circular. 81
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Rotal anb 4rsonaI.

scr The Office Of n, lEDEPEsDEET has Lsen
veroVedto the FIRST floor 81 ne Masonic Hal,
is.nsSiGteiy eppOsts he EPiseOpai Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-02-22

Appointment On Thursday la the Gov
ernor issued a commission to Mr. w. Mex
Burroughs as Chief Judge Of the Orphans
Court for this county, vice Judge B. l.. IIig
don, deceased. And on Tuesday last Judge
Burroughs presided ieff the first ls.e. Mr..
Burroughs is too well known as thorough
energetic business man to need a y allusion
10 those qualities from us. His a pointment
gives general satisfaction The nterests Of
the widows aud orphans will no be more
carefully guarded If possible shan yer By the
Orphans Court of our county. n