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The true northerner., 1890-05-28
The Woodlands Decreased.

Fifty years ago every farm in the
eastern, middle and southern states had
from five to twenty acres Of woodland.
These lands not only served many other
good purposes, but were natural resting
places for birds and served them as safe
shelter during the heat of the day. These
primitive forests were the home of many
species of birds. The writer well re-
members the delight experienced in go
ing to the woods in the spring of the
year and listening to the songs OF the ma
tive warblers as they returned from their
winter quarters ut the south. The shrill
whistle of the quail was as familiar to
the ears of the farmers as household
words. The scream of the blue jay rang
through the forest clear and loud. The
many species of woodpecker were
watched with intense interest as
they glided up and down the trunks
of the trees, ever and anon
rapping, with irresistible force, with
their powerful beaks, and frequent
ly drawing forth some huge grub,
that had been sapping the life of some
monarch of the forest. While watching
these ever industrious and useful birds,
a scarlet tanager, like a flash of fire, or
some other bright bird, would fit by,
happy and beautiful. How is it nowl
The woodman's AK and the pot hunter's
gun can tell the sad story. The birds
have gone-no home, no resting place,
no safety anywhere!
The birds that were so common fifty
years ago were mostly insect eating birds,
and destroyed millions of noxious insects,
and were of inestimable value to the
farmer and tiller of the soil. Even the
grain eating birds consumed large
number of larvae. The humming birds,
supposed by many to subsist wholly upon
honey. consume many small beetles and
thrips, and thereby confer benefit to
the florist. .--Nick's Magazine.
The true northerner., 1890-05-28

Mexicans have nice, delicate way of
saying even unpleasant things. young
Mexican lady, talking with prisoner In
the penitentiary, politely asked: "IIow
long do you expect to he away from
homer
A lawyer in Mexico writes, politely, of
a certain senor:
Il have written TO Senior - about
the documents, and I am awaiting his
reply. He has not answered. although
there has been plenty Of time. | hear he
Is In Jail, and that, of course, handicaps
him to some extent. Youths Com
panion.
The true northerner., 1890-05-28

Mems Blue Suits for s500remarkaby cheap Prince
and equal Our so
for $3.50 Our $3.50 suits have always been sold
The true northerner., 1890-05-28

There are at present doing business
within radius OF ten miles of the New
York city hall about seventy OF these CO.
operative concerns, most OF them having
been organized within the past three
years. 1t is estimated that about 10000
people are interested, either as investors
or home builders.
In England the cooperative savings
and building movement has made won-
derful progress. The registrars report
ordered by the house of commons. which
is published i'm The Building Societies
Gazette, of London, contains a careful
analysis of the work done by the build
ing associations i'm the British Isles dur
ing the year 1887. Considerable pro
gress Ia shown to have been made in the
operations during that year, and the
number of societies has been increased
from 2,201 To 2,3l8, having 605, ,42l men,
bers as against 5S1 ,6Sl in 1886. The in
come was f21 ,14l ,077, or nearly a half
million more than during the preceding
year. To show the real progress that
these societies have made in the United
Kingdom the comparisons are made be-
tween the returns of 1878 and 1887, COW
ering period of nine years.
The figures are:
Number of societies 721 23is
Number Of members. S4,4H Cos Al
Due 10 shareholders. flC, lSS f36,Sl3Sla
Due TO depositors. s,6S1,2O9 l5,oOo, 4os
Mortgage assets ........ 2,6se,932 5000, ,6Sa
In cash, etc. ............ lS2, ,2SS 3,49s ,039
The increased receipts are shown in
England, Wales and Scotland, while the
Irish societies show falling off of f10,-
402 only. as against EAT ,224 in the year
preceding. Mr.. Michael j. Brown, in
The Philadelphia Ledger, says:
1t is confidently expected that the
building associations of the United
States. including the building society
land companies, where houses and lots
are being paid for on the installment
monthly plan, number over 1900, with
assets averaging not less than $50, 900. or
a grand total of $500, ,000, 900, exceeding
that Of England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales at least 100000. During the
past twenty-four years it is quite posi-
BILE that the building associations of the
United States have turned over to mem
bers in cash. for withdrawn and matured
shares and Cancelled mortgages. at least
$500, ,000, ,OO0. New York Daily News.
The true northerner., 1890-05-28

HAVE A SMOKE?

have added Cigars and Tobac
and would invite a
of as fine Cigar as is sold for the money.
The true northerner., 1890-05-28
DOES THIS HI? YOU?

While the Spring has been Wall
and Ceiling Decorations expectations
goods down below prices
designs. We all
stock. We feel suit you n every particular.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
Rapid Growth of the Sugar Indus
try in Kansas.


State s }q.gE.2sssg rSSsssSsesor Kellogg has
presented to the State Agricultural De-
Fartment his annual report regarding the
sugar industry, which has developed so
rapidly during the past two years. His
report is of the most encouraging nature
as to the future of the industry. He
says there can be no longer any doubt
as to the praoticability of the manufac-
ture of sugar from Kansas sorghum. -
In the dry and undevelofed portion Of
the State, where corn and other cereals
are partial or ,otal failure, sorghum
will always flourish" says Inspector
Kellogg 1.-The southern tier of coun-
ties in the State, as far west as the west
line of Barbour county, is at present the
cream of the sugar district. Sorghum
has been cultivated for ten consecutive
years without a single failure in rice,
though some miles west of this it has fire.
quently been seriously damaged, and of
little value for making sugar. The pos
sibiliries for the successful culture of the
sugar beet have opened new field of
inquiry, and it will take at least enc or
two seasons before the sugar district can
be clearly defined. Vast tracts Of land
in the western part Of the State are ly-
ing idle, which, in time, may produce
the richest cane; but for the present, IA
the light Of past expcr ence, it is hlz-
ardous undertaking to establish plant
west Of the ninety ninth meridian, unless
supplied with never-failing system OF
irritation"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
TO HOUSE WIVES.

We give Economical Housewives a
chance to buy Upholstery and House
Furnishing Goods so cheap that it will
prove advantageous to take immediate
advantage Of our offerings Now that
you are making preparations to fix up
your house for Fall aud Winter the
chance is a golden one.
We are direct importers and sell Lace
Curtains for SO little profit that we really
have no competition in that line.
Look for yourselves. Over four hun
dred samples to select from in Noting
ham, Imitation, Brussels Muslin. An
iique, Guipure, Swiss. Saxony Brussels,
brussels Point. Egyptians Coburt,
Renaissance, Irish Point. Madras. Vel.
yet our De Linde Silk and various otLer
Fancy Curtains Positively the largest
assortment to be seen hereabouts and as
many as all others in Washington show
\ together
This sale opens our Curtain Season
Come and see and you will buy. The
more we sell the lower the price. 1t is
the quantity sold that allows US to I'M
dersel all others.
Also in Furniture Coverings, as a few
sample bargains.
French Cation Tapestry, 49,, regu-
lar value | 80.
French Silk Brocatclle 2 so, regular
value 90.
French Silk Brocatelle, so, regu-
lar 8 90.
French Silk Damask, 90, regular
value II 90.
Furniture Coverings, Double Width,
from 47c to 9 90 per yard
We carry Trimmings, such as Fringe.
Cords, Loops, &c, to match all our ma
terals All work done by skilled work.
men aad special designs made when
desired
Are you going to reft or freshen up
your parlor, library, dining room. sit
ting room, red rooms, receptio rooms,
or other portions Of your house, if 50.
come to MS AMI you will be surprised at
the completeness Of our line Of draperies
and upholeteres in general.
As a special feature Of this sale VIC
will give a brass trimmed curtain pole,
compile, with every pair Ct Curtains
from | 80 per pair up.
200 dozen Is inch plaid lunch doylies
at G3e per dozen.
500 dozen rs inch plain lunch doylies
at 40c per dozen
100 dozen So damask doylics at Csc,
per dozen
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

Senator Posey Of Charles county rep
resenting the young and progressive ele-
mcnt Of thlt portion of Southern Mary
land has succeeded in his effort To have
the dilapidated old court house at Port
Tobacco obliterated and a new one to be
built in the young and booming town of
In Plata. This will be a wond rful
change for Charles county and the old
fogies and Mossbacks, when they see in
fux of strangers and capital will want 10
kick themselves for ever opposing it.
A gentleman on train the other day
in commenting on the struggle wonder
ed why such citizen as Mr. Edelen,
who is reputed as the richest man in the
county should oppose such a measure,
when the far seeing and progressive ele-
ment were so in favor of IT, He added
that he could not understand why Mr.
Edclen was always on the obstructionist
side of every question unless it was that
it was born in him as in many others Of
so called leaders in Southern MARYLAND
in both political parties
This is but another instance of the
necessity of Southern Maryland's needs
in the selection of men for public life
who are and ought to be in favor of
new era on the line of policy adapted to
the New South ~ Free Quill.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
Reckless CHARGES.

The Times seems To take a spec al dle
light in making reckless charges. whrth
~ hr ITS own amusement or to deceiv,
trusting public it best kn WIS itself. -
We. however, do not think it far Jour.
n,lism. and the reputation the Times Is
winning in this regard is not n, al envi
able When the court house movement
was first brought to the Il ,ht Of its own
g'ze. our neighLor charged that il hri
been railroaded through the Senate. and
it came out in big letters appealing to is
votarles to get up petitions Ut once aud
be quick about it, as the bill Hould be
rushed through the House and all ,Eorts
:" stay rs speed wonld prove fruitless
The record shows that il was not hastily
pnsscd in tbs Senate. bat it took its con
s'Ituti"nal course along with other bills
The Baltimore SIR, in whose state
mont the Times always so ccufdentialy
relies. published day or two before the
I'LL was introduced. that such bill
would be introduced. aud VIII it was
done the bill was read on three different
days IN accordance with the constitution
as was every other bill upon the Senate
Mica at the same time 1t may be an
unusual o"curren, but under the p'es-
ent industrious presiding officer of the
Senate the files were daily clelrod until
about tlc 18th Of February. when de-
bates on important measures began, aud
the business thereby retarded 10
charge. therefore, shat there was undue
haste in passing the eourt house bill
through the Senate is not only unfair,
but reflection upon the Senate and its
presiding officer, the latter the political
ally and associate Of the editor Of the
Times.
1t was next charged that the court
house would cost the county $40, 900
This unwarrantel assertion was soon
shown to be incorrect Then it was
stated that the Marlboro court house
cost $40 900. The Act of Assem- ly
under which the necessary sum of $40
900 was borrowed to build it knocked
this unfoun led declaration zoo into
eockedhat. That majority Of the tax
payers were opposed to the measure was
another idle charge Is $50 majority
Of The taxpayers? The records show
thar $50 is not a third Of the tax payers
Of the county. Then it was stated that
n majority Of the House delegation were
against the bill Later Developments
proved to the contrary, and as the Times
evincsd 50 mu'h apprehension that the
bill would be rushed through the House,
it was thought advisable not to report
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

once dcfeaied. An analysis Of the vote
on the court honse hill will utterly pa,
to route any such an unjust Implication.
II Mr.. Cotton bad any influence il did
not go very far, Is only FIVE If the Dem
ocratic portion Of he Baltimore CITY del
egaiion, including Mr. Keplinger. a per-
sor al friend Of the author Of the bill.
who promised him his support long be-
fore The opposition cropped out, support
ed il. The author Of the bill idm;ts
using all Of his political and personal in.
fiuencc to sustain the mea iure. believing
"a he does that if consummatel, it
will eventually promote the general good
Of the county, even that Of our neichbor.
who is leading the opposition forces, bnt
no further has he gone. Col Baugh-
man. Senator Writ and Messrs Davis
aud Kcplnger did befriend the measure
in a legitimate way, and joy 90 with
them for the kindly act they did.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

The free public library established in
Baltimore five years ago by Enoch
Pratt, at an expen Sc of about 81, $50, :
600, is accomplishing great work
among the reading classes. Last year
the number os books issued reached
46l $40 The rooms are crowded daily,
and it has become a great educational
force in the city. being especially valua
Bile to the poor Besides the main IL
5rary there are FIVE branches located so
as to accommodate all sections of the city
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21


The meeting of colorcd voters alleged
to have been recently held in Washing
ION city protesting against the renomiua-
non of Hon S. f. Mudd turns out upon
investigation to have been a scheme oil
democratic origin to injure Mr. Muad
A Democrat, prominent in his party
circles paid dcpraved colorcd man ten
dollars to call the meeting which was
done, but apart from the caller of the
meeting no ons else was present and the
so-called meeting ended in a fzzle Mr.
Mudd not being injured, and the Demo-
crat losing his ten dollars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
The Southern Md. Development Co
of Charles County. Md.

The attention Of Land Owners. and those
having the control or care of landed estates.
Is invited to the facilities offered for the sale
Of real properties by the establishment Of the
Southern Maryland Development Company.
/ This company is mainly composed of resi-
dent land owners, who, combing energy and
capital IN stock corporation, have organized
! aDd equipped a real estate Office and general
agency for the development and sale OF lands
ihrouk bout the counties OF Prince Georges
Calvert, Charles and st Mary's.
Persons DESTROYS Of having their lands placed
IN the market during the season of 800, should
without delay send to the Company descrip-
ton Of the lands, correct name of owners. fif
husband and wife, 50 state. the number of
acres, quality. situation, area and kind of
timber, farm improvements etc. and the low.
es; cash price for which sale be made.
The Company will then examine the prop.
erty, and, if accepted and placed under con
trsctT will provide all necessary descriptions
for pnblica ion in their forthcoming display
list Of the Islands and Resources of
Southern Maryland - description
will also be placed on the office book Of sales
aud in the hands of the Cumpat VS. agents in
the several States.
The CUmpany's terms Of sale will be inv4ri.
ably as shall be agreed upon, and in every
case will be conditioned upon the fuGlment
Gifts contract undertakings
The principal and business Office Of the
Company is, for the present., located at La
Plata, Charles Co, Md.
Business communications should be sent to
that Office, addressed to
JOHN C. LANG,
jan 24-am Eng Commr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

Prince Bismarck has rendered to the
young Emperor of Germany his resigna-
ron as chancellor of the German Empire.
The resignation has been promptly ac-
cep'ed, and General Won Capriyi will be
the new chancellor. Emperor William,
Is full Of grit, as well as Bismarck, and
evidently intends to be ruler in fact as
well as in name. His policy seems Ia
be widely at variance with the views OF
the old chancellor, who concludes that il
is time for him to step dow and out.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

George Seviugle, of S'overton, Ohio,
is the owner Of a rare specimen of the
sheep kind Il has the nose and feet Of
dog, but is in all other respects sheep,
Instead Of having the ordinary teeth Of
sheep species, the animals mouth, both
upper and lower jaws, is filled with long
aud sharp wof-like fangs, rendering il
extremely difficult for i, to pick gr,ss
like other sheep. 1t gets Its chief sub
sistence from twigs and young shrubs,
the bark and tender wood Of which it de-
YOURS greedily.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
The Sanitary Commission of Vienna

The Sanitary Commission of Vienna
has recommended electricity instead OIL
hanging as proper mode of execution,
This is explained by the fast thai an
execution in Austria is a very CHASTITY
sight. The condemned man is not kill
cd instantaneously by the breaking Of
his neck, as in the United States. bur
is thrown off a ladder aud allowed t.
strangle to death
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

A State cow antion will be held in
Richmond on the third Tuesday in
April to take into consideration the po-
h'icsl, educational, moral and fnanci
condition of the cOlored people and all
other interests affecting them as a people
and as citizens of the United States and
OF he State Of Virginia, and TO adopt a
general policy for their government and
conduct as shall tend to enhance and i'm
prove their condition
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

From Richmond. Va Il sell a great
deal of DR. Bulls Cough Syrup aud find
that il gives better satisfaction than any
other cough syrnp. l. Wilson Moseley,
druggist.
"Once upon a midnight dreary,'
when | tossed so sad and weary, upon
my bed half mad with pain, a friend
bought me bottle of Salvation Oil. Ii
cured me. needed this, and nothing
more"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
The statement that Dr.. Shaw and NJ

The statement that DR.. Shaw and Mr.
Preston were not in Annapolis when the
court house bill passed is like many 9TH
er statements made by the unfair anti
court house movers, without any foan-
dation in facts. The record will show
that both were at Annapolis aud allida-
Wits, if necessary. in countless numbers
can be produced to prove it. They
positively refused to take any hand in
eur county matters, and even Mr.
Laird, who spoke in opposition. slid
shat he did so at the personal request of
Mr. Edelcn, aad felt no interest what
ever. Mr.. Contee, who as alleged,
lminted the atmosphere of Annapolis red
with the elOquence (?) Of his appeal
against the measure sat in his seat as
silent as the wall against which he rest
-. !. statesmaniike head. And we fur
Their say that misstatements of facts do
not accomplish much, and persons who
m heir ungovernable zeal delight in
making them should steer clear of the
record in order to keep themselves above
the ridiculous.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
NOTICE.


The attention of the Board of County Com
missioners having been called to The fact that
farmers and others if repairing their fences or
cleaning up fields bordering on the public
roads throw brush and debris into the roads
and there leave them.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That % do this is
direct violation Of law and all parties who
indulge in this habit for the future will be
dealt with bY law at the action Of said Board.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Of
NH l4-dt Charles County.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

Il had rather be kitten and cry
new than groan all night and scold all
day with neuralgia, when one little bot
tie of Salvation Oil would make me gen
tie and well. Pussy, wouldn't not you?
Coughs, hoarseness, asthma or any ir-
ritaion Of the throat or bronchial tubes
will be relieved BY taking DR. Bulls
Cough Syrup 1t has cured thousands.
Recommend it to your friend and neigh
hor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
zELL MANUFACTURING co,

are so complete that feel that cannot i'm
prove upon them. My long experience in the
business ana my knowledge of the different
characters OF 'oil in Southern Maryland, ene-
bles me TO tel Won what grade offertilizers to
USE therefore whatever brand may recon-
mend yon 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 Won will reserve vonr orders
for me. Should yoa need any goods before |
can see yon, please order direct from The Com
pany, or your commission merchants ms all
responsible orders will be promptly filed.
Yours very truly,
ap l2-y JOHN N. LLOYD.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
ROAD NOTICE.

1t is this day, December 10th, 1899, order
ed by the Commissioners of Charles county,
that no person or persons viii he allowed any
compensation for Road aud Bridge work,
unless the same is authorized 10y one or more
Of the Commissioners to be done. Anal it IS
further ordered that notice to This effect be
published in the "Narylend Independent
and Port Tobacco Times
By order of the Board
ALOYSIUS E BOWLING. President.
SAMUEL c PADGETT Clerk.