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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28
Alleged Homicide on the Potomac

From the Prince Georges correspondent
of the Baltimore American, We learn that
while the long boat, Rising Sun, Captain
Golfer, was on the downward trip from
Washington on Saturday night an alteration
occurred between John Gray and John
Smallwood, both colored, aud Smallwood
was either knocked or fell overheard aud
drowned, Gray was arrested and lodged in
the Marlboro Jail. His account Of the affair is
as follows Il was saving wood below when
Sinallwood, who had been drinking, came
down into the hold, and grabbing marlinspike
struck me across the face breaking my nose
and bruising both of my eyes. dropped the
saw and in attempting 20 get the spike,
Smallwood fell overheard. yelled to the
Captain that Smallwood had fallen overheard
and to come to his assistance. threw line
to Smallwood but he was not able to reach it.
The Captain got in skif and rowed ashore
After the Captain had left shifted our course
aud anchored near River View, and remained
on board until arrested. Smallwood was a
very bad man when drinking, but a irst-elass
fellow when sober and appeared to be one OF
my best triends.7 The boat on which the
homicide occurred was owned by Mr.. Albert
b. Posey, foreman Of the Grand Jury for the
November term
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28

After the elose Of our report on Thursday
Of last week the court was not occupied owing
to the absence Of witnesses in criminal cases
All the witnesses in the case Of State vs.. Love
were recognized in the sum Of SIS for their
appearance at February term.
ffiSs.S' frs, BE- Brooke and Crane
on the bench. Mary Roby, young white
girl, deaf mute from birth was adjudged a
a lunatic and paupe', and sent to Spring
Grove Asylum. Wilmer for State, A. Posey
for county. Several prisoners indicted we're
arraigned.
Saturday Judge Briscos on the bench,
State vs.. VIM. II. Brown, indicted for assault
with intent to kill and simple assault on Jos
eph N. Hayden, not guilty on fret count,
guilty on second. Fine 50 and costs. Will
mer for State, A. Posey for prisoner.
State vs.. Charity Harrison, for larceny, q
non pros was entered. Wilmer for State, J..
E. Stone for prisoner. She was afterwards
sent to the Home for eolored children by Justice
Stouestreet.
State vs.. John Brown, for larceny Of money
from John NJ. Boarman, submitted to the
court. Guilty and sentenced TO House OF
Correction for 3 years. Wilmer for State
Pennington for Brown.
State vs.. Martha Ann Brown, for receiving
money stolen from John NJ. Boarman. BY the
court. Guilty and sentenced to Md. Peniten-
tiary for IS months. Wilmer for State, Pen
nngton for prisoner.
State vs.. Jennie Day, indicted for receiving
part Of money stolen from John NJ. Boarmsn.
By the court Guilty and senteIced to the
penitentiary for 2 years. Wilmer for State,
Pennington for prisoner.
State VS.. Henry Brown, indicted for receiv-
ing part Of money stolen from John NJ. Boar
man. BY the court. Guilty and sentenced
to penitontiary for 10 months. Wilmer for
State, Pennington for prisoner.
State vs.. Henry Eastou, indicted for larceny
Of hog from Charles Chisley, Sr. BY the
court. Guilty and sentenced to the Peniten-
tiary for 10 months Wilmer for State, J. E.
Stone for prisoner.
The Grand Jury submitted their report and
after being complimented By the court for the
expeditions manner in which they transacted
the public business were discharged. The
court adjourned till February term. The fol-
loving is the report Of the Grand Jury:
To the Honorable the Judges Of the Circuit
Court.
We, the Grand Jurors for Charles county,
respectfully submit the following report. We
have been in session six days have made ten
presentments, found ten true bills and dis
missed Eve cases for the want of sufficient evil
dence and have examined forty-two witnesses.
Ia our visit to the Jail we fDd it in ordinary
condition. only, and think lts sanitary eond'-
ton could be greatly improved. We suggest,
and think it advisable, to remove the water
closet which is in the rear of the Court House
as il has become a nuisance and should be
abated at once. Having nothing more before
US we respectfully ask 10 be discharged
ALBERT B. P0SEY, Foreman.
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Rabbit Warren.

Messrs Coils and Foulke the Euglish
men who nave recently located al Cox's Sta
ton have built on their property rabbit
warren, and have gone quite extensively in
raising rabbits as business. They have
fifty or one hundred OF the little animals in 4
yard, surrounded by a high fence to keep of
dogs. When they breed and as fast as the
young ones grow large enough to eat they are
used for home consumption or shipped to mar
ket. Ii takes but small space for the war
rem and but little to feed the rabbits, aud the
fence to protect the infant industry costs COM
paratiyey nothing aud from knowing ones il
is said to bid fair to become profitable busi-
ness
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28


Mr. Editor. There was effort made by
certain man, who signs himself Justice Of Me
Peace. in Bryantown district, to have me in
dicted by the Grand Jury at our late term Of
court, upon the ground (as he termed IN vio-
laton OF the laws Of our State. The Grand
jury, after hearing all evidence sent before
them by this infallibe peace MAKER dis
missed the case for the want Of sufficient evil
dence. The charge against me mot knowing
at the time from what source ii came, waS
quite embarrassing, but short time elapsed
only, when was notified who my nfor.ner
was, which saved my mind, considering its
source Now, Mr.. Editor, my reputation for
being law-abiding citizen is beyond re-
proach. have always kept within the
bounds of the law as near as one possibly
could. My object in writing this card is 10
show that have been malieously accused |
know the duties of magistrates are 10 bring to
Justice all vioiators Of the law, but they have
no right TO shield one and expose another be-
sides, | think they are themselves vioIators
when they stand behind the screen and use
honest men as instruments to do their dirty
work and pay them from the pockets of the
taxpayers of Charles county. My informer
has been for some time allowing his prejudices
10 overrule his better Judgment, The good
q 3fscas ~ 6Gt nakghG9rs, III he3'e 5affifJned
Gov. Jackson in the past asking his excellen-
cy not to reappoint him, or in fact disroSe
him Of his magisterial functions, stating at the
same time in said petition that the good and
law-abiding citizens of the neighborhood did
not feel safe in community where he had
such authority over them. make the appeal
to my people of the SUI rounding community,
having at last had stroke direct at me in an
unlawful way, (so says law, from evidence
given, to join me id Kidding our community
of such an intolerabIe nuisance, and | sin
cerely hope that when we make the second ap.
peal it will not be ignored as was the case be-
fore hope have not presumed upon your
spare time, as simply write this explanation
in order that the people of Charles county
might weigh well the matter and give honor
and Justice to whom honor and justice is due.
Thanking you Mr.. Editor for your kindness
| am very respectfully,
JAMES A. MURRAY.
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Local Brevfttes.


How was your turkey2
Did you give thanks yesterday for the grand
Republican viciory2
The school Commissioners met on Tuesday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simms started for tLelf new
! home IN the South Oh 'sf0ksRf.s
Ex-senator Lancaster was among the prom
| inent citizens 10 Port Tobacco during court.
Good plough shoes, 81 Is. Bfeslsu, at
| Pomonkey.
Mr. Wash Hicks, of White Plains, who has
recently visited the West says the corn crop
in that great grain region is short.
Mr.. Robert Grain says ex-postmaster Frank
Brown will be the next Governor Of Maryland.
So be it, il it cant be Judge Stone.
Mr.. VIM. Brady, il ia said, will enclose his
property near ba Plata with a new plank
fence.
Mr.. John Adams, Of Washington, spent a
few days hunting with his friend, Mr.. +. A.
Posey, during the earlier portion of the week.
Mr.. T. T. Owen, Of this village, lie laid up
with a raising on bis hand, the result OF a
bruise.
Col. Parry Lee Downs, of the Baltimore
bar, has been visiting his friend, j. H. Stone
street, jr., near La Plata, during the week.
The Teachers Association on MoRday was
slimly attended as usual. Seven teachers in
all were present.
The country stores are getting in their new
Christmas goods, and will soon be getting in
their profitable ads. Look out for them.
The methodist people are still pegging
away with their new church They have got
the $50, and will soon have new and pretty
church.
Lieutenant Colonel Wilmer represented
Charles county in the State militia parade
that took place in Baltimore on Thanksgiving
day.
Among those recently married we're Mr.. r.
| I. Payne, Of Aliens Fresh, and Maria Cotton,
sister Of Hon. Il. John.on Cotton, Of st.
Mary's county.
A valuable gold ring will soon be ratified for
the benefit OF Cobb Neck Catholic Church.
The young lady receiving the most votes will
win the prize.
Mr. John II. jenkins, of this village, who
has been IN Baltimore for several weeks work
ing at his trade was compelled TO return
home on Monday on account of illness.
With tax collectors and sherifTs notices Of
sale of property stuck up here and there, II
does not look as if the long expected boom
| had struck this town.
Some Of the narrow and iniolerant ones are
striving to still keep up the bitterness engen-
dered by demagogues during the recent cam-
paign.
Sheriff Adams carried to the Penitentary,
and House of Correction on Wednesday last
six prisoners convicted at the recent term Of
| court.
Mr.. W. J. Best. attorney for the new syndi'
cate, that is at present engaged trying TO res
urrect the Southern Maryland Railroad was
in town few days ago, and had recorded 8
number Of deeds from parties through WHOSE
lands the road goes. He says it will surely
be built. Amen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28
Wooden goods OF all kinds, prices as low as
the lowest. Breslau, at Pomonkey.
Money stolen.

Money Stolen.
Mr.. John NJ. Boarman, of the 4th district
employed a little colored boy named Brown,
member Of family of rather an unsavory
reputation in his neighborhood, to do chores
about the house and yard On Thursday last
while the members OF the family we're at sup
per The boy slipped up stairs, went into Mr..
Boarman's trunk and took thererrom roll of
money amounting to $40. As soon as the
money was missing Mr.. Boarman suspected
the boy and at once, with Mr.. benjamin Davis
who acted as constable, proceeded TO make
a vigorous and intelligent search, with the re-
suit that the money with the exception of $22
was recovered. On Saturday the boy, his
sister, brother and colored woman, who re-
ceived some of the money knowing il to be
stolen, were convicted aud sent TO the House
Of Correction and penitentiary for terms rang
ing from eighteen months to three years. -
Mr.. Boarman is to be congratulated on the re-
covery of so much of the amount lost. and for
breaking up, for a time at least this gang of
thieves.
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L. Consumptien IncurabIe

Read the following: Mr.. G. H. Morris, New
ark, Ark, says; "Was down with abscess Of
lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced
me an incurabe eonsumptivc. Began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consumption
am now on my third bottle, and able to over
see the work on my farm. Il is the fnes
medicine ever made. Jessie Mlddlewart, De
catur, Ohio, says: clad it not been for Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption would
have died of lang troubles. Was given up by
the doctors. Am now in best of health" Try it
sample bottles free at W. W. Padgett's store
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Good Prices For Tobacco.

Mr. Dever Rollins, of Kent district, has
just shipped and sold his crop OF tobacco in
l., nchburg at an average of S27 per 100
pounds This is the second year he has at.
tempted to raise tobacco and cure it on the
firing system, or the same as is done in North
Carolina and the Lynchburg tobacco country
districts Some of Mr. Rollins crop brought
him 500 per 100 pounds On nearly three
acres he ras4ed boa. : ~.
The above is from the Marlboro Gazette,
aud veri6es the statement recently made in
these columns that if proper steps.-Yere taken
by our agricultural organizations to getin-
formation from practical farmers who cure
their tobacco By the firing process there would
be fewer complaints about hard times among
our people. Now, that the election is ofer,
will our farmers not stop discussing politics
and the imaginary i'll effects of the Mckinley
bill which, if it affects them at all, will be to
their advantage, and formulate some plan by
which dozen, if no more, of our tobacco
growers can give the firing process fair trial
next year. We are betting on tie Farmers
Alliance, not so much on account of their po-
litical theories, which We frankly confess we
do not fully understand, but because we sin
cerely believe that with the intelligent energy
contained in the organization properly direct
ed, our financial condition will be greatly bet
tered. Let them look into this matter.
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Electric Bit,ers.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular as to need no special mention. Ail
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song Of praise. A purer medicine does moi
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that i:
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases of the liver and kidneys, will remove
pitnples, boils, salt rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood. viii drive malarit
from the system and prevent as well as cure al
malarial fevers. For cure of headache con
stipation ANA indigestion try Electric Bitters
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re
funded. Price soc and 81 per bottle at "
W Padgetts store.
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ME-. H Gardiner Edelen, the Youngest
member OF thus bar and a nephew OF Hon. X.
II. Edelen, was tlkcn euddenly i'll last week
aud WAS ON Wednesday removed TO Bhuniore
. go ~. hospital ios treatment. lie has had a
hacking cough for soue ulne but 1t was not
Thought much of until recently when il be-
come apparent that his lungs were aleele IL
"Gard., as he IS famllarly called, though
young is very popular wllh all ciasses and
his many friends trust that his ailment Will
result in nothing serious but tAat he may soon
he restored to good health again
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28

Our mothers, young and old. all praise DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup; for it is the best thing fol-
battles while teething. Price Is cents.
Lie is lot very pleasant for the Car Of
Rusalai but sufferers from nasal oatarrh can
now enjoy life and It's blessings, because Of
the curative powerofo Old saurs CAtarrh Cure.
Price . cents box. For sale everywhere.
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i'ireles Around the Moon.

Saturday night for about an hour from
80 { clock the moon presented an unusual
spectacle, having three perfect rings of color
surrounding it. THIS ring nearest the moon
was ofa pale golden yellow, shading TO the
outer border of the ring, where it was Of a
deep reddish orange color. The second circle
WIS of that peculiar hue of oluish-green often
seen on bars Of steel, and the outer circle was
of that green hue often seen in prismatic re-
fiectons What is the sign?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28

Deeds-Flom George w Carpenter and
wife to Peter W kendrick for tract OF land in
Bird district consideration, $500. Walter A.
Cox and al 70 Mary V. Matthews for house
and lot consideration, 800. Henry A.
Turner and wife TO Charles . Hardy confirna-
tory decd tor dear Bought or "Widows
Pleasure" consideration, s.. Albert I Car
rico, collector, to Francis Il. Gardiner for
Shrewsbury consideration, $500.
Bills Of Sale from Mary \. and John f.
" elrh to Carpenter Bros. consideration, $50.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-11-28

Use ii in every sick-room Win keep the at
mosphere pure and wholesale; removing all
bad odors from any source. W.ll destroy all
disease germs, isiection from all fevers and all
contagious diseases. The eminent physician,
]. Marion Sims, of New York, says; II am
convinced that Prof. Darbys Prophylactic
Fluid is most valuable disinfeelanl.h
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The Regular Autumn ExhIhltion

OF Best-Made Clothing, Hats and Fur
nishihgs is now open, and you cannot fail to
be pleased by the unusually attractive Dis
play of New Fabrics and New Ideas, skillfully
wrought into Fashionable apparel for Men and
BOYS. As usual, wonderfully Low Prices pre-
vail at oehm's Acme Hall, and Yves, Bal
timore Street. near Charles Street Don't
leave Baltimore wilhou. visiting the Great
Store,
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Gnne 10 Washington.

Mr. II. II. Bowie, Of Pisgah, has removed
with his family to Washington, where his
sons and himself are engaged in business. He
expects to return to the county next spring
Before leaving he went before Clerk Turner
aud took the oath required under the recent
Act Of Assembly as 20 bis intention to return
10 the county
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The New Proving Ground


The New Proving Ground
Commodore Foger, Chief of the Ordnance
Bureau OF the Navy, in his report 20 Secretary
Tracey, devotes some attention TO the new
proving ground in this coanty. He says;
Under authority OF the act Of March 3, 1887,
add June 80, $50, the bureau purchased, in
February, 1880, tract Of land $50 acres in
Charles county, Md on the Potomac river
and about 20 miles below Washington. AT
this point a wharf has Leen built, magazine
and instrument houses are being erected, butts
put up, gun platforms for all callbers of guns
construct d, aud ali preparations made for
prosecuting the necessary work of proving
and ranging guns and testing power, car
riages, pIojeculcs aud other ordnance materi-
al This important work has been in charge
of Ensign r. b Dasldel, and the bureau begs
70 commend his zeal aud ability in its prose-
cutiou II is proposed TO transfer to this
| point all the work thus Tar done at the An
napols proving ground, and it is believed
that the difficulties and ricks which have at
tended such work at Annapolis will no longer
exist. The greatest advantage to be realized
6y the transfer, however, will be the saving
in time and cost of transportation from the
gun factory to and from the proving ground
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Deaths.

D6hhHSs
Died at his home in Baltimore, one year
ago to-day November 24tb 1889, Joseph |.
Lacey, formerly of Charles county. Comfort
ed By the religion he loved SO we'll am the
resurrection and the lite; he that believeth IN
me, although he be dead, shall live
U! fling my spirit backward,
Aud pass Ger one year of pain.
ROBBED in everlasting beauty,
shall see thee once again
Died, on Wednesday, November 10Th, 1890,
at 245 y. m VIM. q. beloved husband of
Mary r. Richards, IN the 69th year OF his age.
lie leaves a s. life and eight children to mourn
his loss. God has called our dear father
home
Died, on Tuesday, November 18Th, 1890, at
p. M, Eugene Clarence, infant son Of Ma
thaniel A and Fannie Il. Mudd, aged months
aud 70 days.
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,

Notice. hereby forwarn ALL PERSONS
from tresspassing upon "Chandler's Hops"
farm, fields, woods or marsh, either with or
without dog or gun. The law will be en-
forced against any person who disregards
this notice.
oct 81 -bm II. HEBEk BOSW ELL.
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Rueklen's Arnica saIve.

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no pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
rs cents per box. For sale by W. w. Pad
Oett.
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Appointments

Mr.. Wesley Bowie was on Friday last APP
pointed crer Of our court by the Judges, vice
Michael Martin, deceased, to which position Mr..
J. II. Mauingly had been temporarily appointed
at the beginning Of the term. Mcssrs. J. g.
Wenk and Thomas J. Hunt were appointed
at the same lime as bailiHs, vice Messrs Uriah
Bowie ard II. Q. Maddox, resigned.
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Court Expenses.

The following are the expenses of court at
the recent November term, Grand Jury,
s262 40; Petit Jury, 1927 90; witnesses,
500 20; crier, S22 20; three bailits, $50 00i
m ssengsr, ST. co. making total Of S75l 80
All the above expenses we're promptly paid by
our efficient Treasurer Of the Jury Fund, who
had made ample preparation to meet all ex-
penses that might accrue.
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BEAUTIFUL PRESENT
FOR THE LADIES.


Of Charles county. Send us your address
written plainly on postal card aud we vii
mail yon an Elegant French Picture, to adorr
your parlor mantle. At the came time We
will mail yo1 81 . 4 .a...s.s - =.
/ formation and one Of our Valuable Cards--nc
charge.
Special Sale of Cash Bargains
| Ladies Balbriggan English Stockings,
double heels, double toes, three pairs for Doe
actual value 15c a pair. Three pairs will be
sold to each custonier-no more. Ladies
/ Cloth Dress Goods, one yard and half vide,
all pure hne wool, navy blue, green, garnet
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Very Best Quality
| Fruit Of the Loom Beached Colt IN, one I'd.
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assortment OF Underwear for men, women and
children, 25, 374, 30, 624, IS, SIC, CO.,
| Henrietta Cashmere Serge, elegant fine French
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all pure 6ne wool, real true value 75c, price
reduced to SOC. Very Finest Quality Ions
dale Cambria, one yard wide, only l0c; re II
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Table Damask
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Double White Wool Blankets
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Black French Silks, special low prices 75c,
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| Cloth for Men and Boys wear.
Immense assortment, 37A As, so, So, 75c,
| / co. Sheeting Cotton, immense double width
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earth, only zoe, true value 25 Black Cash
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bargains.
Valuable Presents for Cash Csd,mers
Cash customers will please select one of th,
following presents, with p ruhase Of 90
A pair OF Silk Embroidered Gofsets worth Use
A half dozen, fine quality, pure linen, Danasb
Napkins, worth 7jc; or a pair OF fine quality
large size, Damask Towels, worth 75c. AlsC
other valuable presents too numerous to men
ton
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Best quality four string brooms, 25c. Bres-
lau, at Pomonkey.