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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19
Was it Not Smalll

Captain Frank Pennington, worthy old
gentleman residing near Newtown, being out
Unemployment at this time, applied to Mr.. R
H. Edelen for his endorsement to the Cover
nor for the position of Justice of the Peace,
Yes, certainly NJ Edelen quickly replied,
and sat dowl and wrote out The necessary
paper. When hd was about to sign it, the
Captain iucidently remarked, III open an
Office at Ia Plata, and | may make little
something outofn. What's that exclaim-
ed Mr. Edelen, in amazemeht The Captain
reiterated his intention. As quick as thought
our anti progressive citizen grasped the paper,
mashed into a thousand Wrinkles, stuffed it
down his breeches pocket, aud left the Cap
tain at double quick speed, remarkiug as he
eft "iu sec Sam That is the last the
Captain heard of the recommendation.
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Thrift.

One Of the reasons that Eastern and West
ern farmers are more successful than our own,
is that they are more economical and thrifty
Nothing can be turned into me ne5 value is al
lowed to waste. A good lesson can be learn.
ed by studying the methods Of such farmers
Mr. Ezra Sieeer, gentleman who not long
since purchased Il farm near La Plata, is not
only a clever and courteous gentleman, but is
at the same time one Of the thrifty and eco
homicaI Farmers who allows nothing to waste
AS one Of the proofs of this, We cite the fact
that the apples GU his farm, which are allowed
10 lie aud rot on the ground by so many oil
our people, are neng ground into excellent
cider sample Of whc he left for oar in
tpertion few days ago. We found j, hard
to beat
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Club Rates: 6 Tickets for 5000
Special Rates Arranged with Agents.
Agents Wanted 4: !: !: Fl; 4: i;

in the United States and Bristsh America.
The payment Of prizes is guaranteed by a
special deposit Of FIVE hundred thousand dol
lars $500, 600 with the State Government,
aud approved by Jesus Arechisa, Governor
Drawings under tie personal supervision Of
Lie. IIermino Arteaga, who is appointed 81
TIE Government as iuterveutor.
'' certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited assuring
full payment Of all prizes of this drawing
Herminio Arteaga, Intervention"
Important Remttances must be either by
New York Draft, Express or Registered Letter,
American money Collection can be made by
Express Companies or Banks. Ticket sent d.
rect to management will be paid By drafts on
New York, Montreal, St Paul, Chicago, San
Francisco or City of Mexico. For farther in
formation address
JUAN PIEDAD, Manager.
may g.v Zacatecas, Mexico.
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Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store,
III Market Space, near 7th Street,
Next door to the Boston Variety Stole.
Washington, y @.

Valuabis Pre.erts for Gish Castomers.
Cash customers will please select one Of the
following presents, with II purchase Of 10 90
or over Two pairs Of large size, fue quality,
DamasA Towels, worth l 50. one dozen,
tine quality, pure linen DAmask Napkins,
worth 50. A Large size, handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth 80.
Also. Table Dam lsk, Ladies jerseys, Bed
Com crts. silver grey blankets, wool underwear
and macy other vAuabie presents too nuiret-
Gus to men ion.
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EOMnh Drowned.

The body Ola man was found floating in
The Potomac near Clifton Beach, in this cnun-
ty on Thursday morning Of last week by
Captain Peter Francis, in command ia river
craft The body was carried to Alexandria
and has been since identified as that Of Rich
hrd Wood, of Smiths Creek, st. Mary's coun-
ty. When the body was found it was only
partially dressed and without shoes and these
were found in the boat which was subsequent
ly picked up near Naujemoy Greek. The de-
ceased was single man, aged about 40 years
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

new book by DR.. }ohi H. Dye, one Of New
York's most skillful physicians, shows that
pain is not necessary IN childbirth, but results
from causes easily understood and overcome
1t clearly proves that am woman may be-
come a mother without suffering any pain
whatever. Ii also tells how to overcome and
prevent morning sickness and the many other
evils attending pregnancy. 1t is highly en-
dorsed by physicians every where as the wife's
true private companion. Cut this out: it will
save you great pain, ard possibly your life,
Send two-ceht stamp for descriptive circulars,
testimonials, and con6deltiel letter sent IN
sealed envelope. Adress FRANK THOMAS
Co., Publishers Baltimore, Nd 4-cm*
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sudden Illness.

Mrs. Thomas NJ. Welch on Tuesday last
spent the day in this village with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. +. Burch. Late in the afternoon
when getting ready to leave for home she
was suddenly stricken with serious illness
and became unconscious and remained SO
during the night. Drs. Robert and John T.
Digges spent the night with her, aud after
unremitung labors restored her to conscious
NESS. She is, we are pleased to state, in an
improved condition.
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Statesmen WANTED

a Co., the Nurserymen Of Geneva, n. Y, re-
quest our assistance in securing for them one
or more frst-class men, to take an agency in
this or adjoining counties for the sale OF their
Ndrsery stock. This firm guarantees all stock,
and pays saleries ranging from $50 to SIO0
per month and expenses to successful woi kers
Ady Of our readers not engaged for the season,
or whose time is not wholly employed viii do
well TO grasp the opportunity here offered
aud write the above firm at once for full part
tculars. A good chance for all m l4-I5
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

The best salve in the world for cats, bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores. tet.
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, eorns, aud al
skin eruptons, and positively cures piles, o.
no pay required. Il is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale ny W. W. Pad
gett.
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An Improvement.

The new wharf at Riverside, owned BY
Mr.. W p. Swami, an energetic gentleman,
who recently purchased the Tolson property,
is great convenience to shippers from that
section of our county. All Norfolk, Baltimore
md river boats stop going and coming.
More men like Mr. Swami are badly needed
In our county
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Two tracts of land in the county have
been sold during the past week, to non-resi-
dents of the county; Gunston farm on Mamie
nioy creek has been sold to Col. II p Canaday,
5ergeant-at-arms of the Senate, and a tract of
90 acres of land near White Plains, called
part of ''Carrot Bed, ," has seen sold to a
Washington city party. Mr. A. Posry, attor-
ney, has been examining the titles during the
week aud making abstracts of same prepara-
tory to the conveyance. Slowly but surely
are our lands finding place In the markets.
Let every body boom his county. Have
something good always to say citizens; and
with a hard pull, and all together, in the near
future our county will take front rank with
other prosperous counties of the State.
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A Safe Investment.

Is one which IS guaranteed o bring you sat
isiactory results, or in case Of failure a return
of purchase price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised druggist bottle Of Dr
Kings New Discovery for consumption. Ii Is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case. when
used for any affection Of throat, lungs or chest,
such a consumption, Inflammation Of Lungs,
bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, Group, nc.
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly
safe, and can always be depended upon. Trial
bottles free at W. W. Padgett's store
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Dnrbus Pr0Dhvfacfic FYui,f

Use IL ia every sick-ro0m. viii keep the at.
mosphere pure and wholesale, removing all
bad odors from any source. VII destroy I'll
disease germs, siccti0I FROM al ieYeTs and all
eon'agi0us diseases Tie eminent physician.
J. Marion Sims, Of New York, says; II an
convinced that Prof. Darhys Prophylaciie
Fluid is a most valuable disiHieciant"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19
Merit Wins.

We desire 10 say to our citizens, that for years
We have been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye and Electric BItters.
and have never handled remedies thai sell as
we'll, or that have given such universal satsfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and We stand ready to refund the
purchase price, If satisfactory results do not
follow their use. These remedies have wop
their great popularity purely on the merriits'
W. W. Padgetts store.
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LocaI Rreyiftps.

A pleasant hop was given ut Coxs Sia;ioa
at :he Wills hotel on Thursday.
What was that which took place in the
Court House on Tuesday, called citizens
meeting? Somebody answers fizzle.
The mail route from Clifton Beach to Riv-
erside has been recently discontinued Tie
reason, the mail carrier says, is that the time
he has to make from one point to the other is
so short that neither he or his horses can
stand it,
Our progressive friend, Mr. Richarl II. saws
be will iudict the County Commissions, if they
don't repair the Court House. Well enough;
but don't forget to put "B-e-n, in too, fol
not doing that very thing,
The Chairman of the State Central Com.
mittee for this county, Mr.. j. Samuel Turner
shsse- tft24ey viii strike off the names Of 81
Nonresident Democrats. If that be true nc
fair-tninded man can complain Let US SEE i
this done. We doubt it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

In another column will be found a cut
and clear description Of how to vote under
the new law. We advise our readers to care
fully study it, SO that they will be enabled to
vote themselves, and also to instruct those
unable, on account of lack of educational
ability, to prepare their ticket and vote as re-
duired under The new law
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Breslau, at Pomonkey, is selling the newest
styles dress ginghams, in plaids ami stripes
at &c per yard. Cheaper than in the city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

very realistic southern scene is exhibited
free by 3resIau, at Pomoukey, representing
the Plantation Dance, in which six fgures are
actively performing. Come and sec ii.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Breslau, at Pomoukey, is selling fine car
riage &hipsat 25, IS and ) octs, that sell any
where at 75c, 81 and 81 %. Come aud see
them
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-CASH---
--FO2--
DRY GOODS
Double White Wool B ankets

slightly soiled at less than actual cost. Price
43, 49, 2 Al, 9 "a, 4 10. Very finest quail.
ity Lonsdale Cambria, one yard vide, only
loo, real true value, l2}c. Ladies' Cloth
Dress Goods, one yard and half wide, all
pure fine wool, all coofs, navy blue, black,
green, garnet, brown. special cash bargain,
only soc. Henrietta English Cashmeres, ex-
ceilent quality, wide dout lie width, all colCrs,
only 25c. Sheeting Cotton, immense double
width, excellent quality, Csc.
Auction Bargains
IN fannels. Red Flannel, White Flannel
Blue Flannel. Grey Flannel, Shaker Flannel,
awful cheap. Canton Flannel real good
quality, cheap at Sc Henrietta Cashmere
Serge nearls one ard and q half wide, all
pure Gne wool, all coors, wo1jerlul cash bar.
gain SOC, real true value T53. Very best
quality Fruit of the Loom Bleacled Cotton,
one yard wide, only SIC price every here -0c.
Black silk Nohair BriliantiHes, wide double
fold, excellent 70, 81 37lc. Ladies' Balbrig-
gan English Stockings, the very best sc
quality, our reduced price three pairs for Soc.
Colored silk Yelyets, so, SIC, 20. Colored
Surah Sinks 80, so, 75c.
Superior Quality
Black French Silks, IS, SIC, 90, %, so.
lEGtD AlUln DIts3 OOOuot WiAt uoubAN t'A'A3
auction bargain, 75c. Ladies Cloth Dress
Goods, wide double fold, all pure fine wool,
all colors, cheapat Csc.
Cloth for Men and Boys Wear.
Immense assortment %, 81, 81, 40, so,
50, IS, SHE, / co. Bed Ticking (best on
earth feather proof and double Twill 20c.
New style Beautiful Ginghams, 10, l24c.
Silk Mohair Brliiautines, nearly one yard
aud quarter wide, fine qualify, BIC, real
value SOC. Silver Grey double Wool Blan-
kets, 25, 30, 90, so. Turkey Red Ia
BILE Damlsl6, immense double width, auctisn
bargain, soc Heavy Double Bed Comforts,
IS, SIC, l CO. 2 Is, 80.
Expect Bargains when you come, and
,ou will surely not he disappointed.
Our Catalogue Of interesting aud valuable
information viii be mailed to you, il request
ed. No charge
Valuable Presents for Cash Customers.
Cash customers will please select one Of the
following presents, with purchase OF 90:
A pair Of SILK Embroidered Corsets worth 75c.
A half dozen, fine duatty pure linen, Damask
Napkins, worth 75c; or pair OF hne quality,
large size Damask Towels, worth Toe. Also
other valuable prescnts too numerous to men
ton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Breslau, al Pomonkey, has the best assort-
ment Of general merchandise in the county. II
It will pay you to 2ist him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Breslau, at Pomonkey, believes in quick
sales and small profits. Give him call.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-19

Breslau, at pomonkey, is selling granulated
sugar al 61c pound, and all other goods at
proportionately low prices
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TEIRLY Rites.
Died

Died.
~ the residence Of her nephew, Mr..
Adrian Posey, on Saturday, September 9th,
1890 Miss Margaret Ellen Posey, aged u
years. Her remains were inferred on the
Tuesday following at Newport Church,
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
Tie young mans advocate,
The poor mans friend.
A. POsEY, Publisher

Terms Of advertising; For plain matter
81 90 per square 3 lnes) for the first inser.
ton, Is cents for each subsequent insertion
Rule and figure matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
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N.Mal and &ttsOnal,

.----.~ y,ss 0r ne lNDEPKsnksT-,S;,c -,
gv.ag,sdto he fr,t Ro0r 81 me Masonic Jls,11g
is.,nediateiy opposite DE Episcopal Clare5
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SHORTHAND.

The Pond Lily 60, No. $40 9th st Z. W,
Washington, p. G., has arranged with
Gen. Grants first rtenogsaler ana las; secre-
tary to conduct its School Of Shorthand les
sons by mail send stamp for phonetic slphauei
free. Sten0grapers furnished ON call r.
rvpewriters tor sale or rent For 81 We seut
charges paid, ! dozen { 2 dozen 20 If that de-
light of the Capitol Citv's elite
WRIGHTS POSD LILY TOILET WASH.
dec 6-lm
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FOR DYSPEPSIA


Physicians recommend it.
All dealers keep it. 81 90 per bottle. Genuine
has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
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Auction Bargains
Superior Quality

Black French Silks, IS, SIC, 90, %, so
Treco Cloth Dress Goods, wide double fold,
auction bargain, 7jc. Ladies Cloth Dres.
Goods, wide double fold, all pure fine WOOL
all colors cheap AT Csc.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-02-06
EnGtiah investment.

lis reported that the English In
yestments In foreign countries for
3%o aggregated 5000, 900. 900, 500.
o00, 900 OF which was in the United
states. A large majority OF these
investments indicates an almost in
zane desire TO place money where 1t
will bring IN ssme income, no matter
how ANAL; 1t also indicates plethora
Of capital in England which is both
phenomenal and bBwi!dering. It Is
aihcalk TO reconcile the magnitude
and nEDuer Of these Investments
With the assertions that "free trade
IL rapidly paupeTizing England"
Do they not rather show what may
be accomplished by com mercia,
people possessed Of the courage tC
face the world in fair fight for trade
aud wealth. resolved to take advan
t1ge Of the worlds resources ant
utilize them to their own profit. re-
CARELESS ot their location. After all
We have 70 thank Englands enterprise
fV much Of the equivocal prosperit!
We now enjoy. Deprive 'us of on,
British market for our food products
and We would be IL . sorry pligh
indeed,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-02-06

PA. McCarthy& Co., Morris, MINI.
Respectfully announce that they have
been duly admitted to practice before
the Interior Department Of the Gene.
raj Government. The General and
Local Land Offices, and the Pension
Bureau. All claims of settlers on
Indemnity lands. Contested Claims.
Or defective entries and proofs. Also
claims OF soldiers. widows or orphans
of deceased soldiers for pensions or
increase of pensions, placed in their
hands will receive prompt and careful
attention. 46tf
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-02-06

s o burning heat and irritation In the parts that
excihes severe coughing. This tendency 70 cough
constantly increases as they and the irritation
gradually travel farther and farther down the air
pessagea When the larger bronchn are reached
q heavy bot feverish pain 10 felt in the parts
they invade, accompanied by hushes OF heat and
fever
This stage Is accompanied by most intense
paroxysms Of coughing, which arc frequently
long and most painful especially In the morning.
II the parasite makes its way into the smaller
bronchK and air cells asthmatic symptoms OF a
distressing character often supervene The dis
ease may continue according 20 the temperament
and constitution and state Of health Of the IA
elent; the irritation assumes o chronic form, and
the EnHcrings gradually grow iess and less till
thew disappear In irvissbae, sensitive cOuseetu-
tons the irritation In the fRuces laEynx, pharynx
and 6ronchi becomes 30 great that the parts
spasmodicauy closc In attempts TO swallow or to
inhalo air charged with anything which excites
tnAa1ned partA I have no doubt from what
have seen that death may have occasionally
occurred In the acute stage Of this disease froE1
spasns Of the phArynx aud epigiottiA
6eGetion-The cells Of the mucus, first sccreted
from the surface invaded. are large. round nucus
celk not differing materially from those in health
6oon however they begin to be shrunken and
jagged, and in few days they assume-many Of
them-the appearance and characters OF pus cells
(n1uoo-pUs). The secretion Is thin clear and wa
terry aI first, and small in quantity-soon becom-
ing thicker and more turbid. The cough is short
and somewhat painful, and the invaded surfaces
feel irritated, raw and hot. The cough rniseS but
I srnan quantity at each time, and relieves the
irritation and itching but for few moments
Whenever the parasites are developing rapidly on
the veum palati most intense paroxyuns Of
coughing are excited, which are long and persiS-
tent and painful and sometimes are accompanied
by severe spasms OF the epigiottia
Often an irritation and itching win be felt on
one sid" of the throat ony-exciting constant de-
sire to cough In such cases the Irritation will
slways be ON tho side on which the nasal passage
: b closed Under such circumstances, inhallng
remedies through the mouth very often fails to
check the coughing more than o few moments.
By c1earfng the closed UP nasal passage and In
hating through IL the coughing and irritation are
soon checked. The reason Of this is, that the
parasites are developing rapidly on tho posterior
surface Of the wing Of the palate on the side OF
the nasal Ekoppage, and are constantly working
down into the larynx and pharynx on that side.
AsthrnaHo Symptoms When the parasites
Peaeh the smaller brOuchn aud air cells-espe-
eaaEy In irritable and sensitive constitutions
Asthmatic Gymptoms begin to show themselves,
ed ofAn become distressing and aln0oGt InoD
! dwahA Any excitAmaat In the circulssion aS~
groVaaea tbs symptnnM The evening end nieht
afr always Increase tho UrRertngs.
CcntaEtnn- This disease beIonzs to thoae that
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Ia1inR Mortpazas.

This subject is occupying the atten
ton Of politicians, and even states
mea are devotins some thought to it;
nut it is SO interviewer with land tax
that II 10 difficult to solve the problem
satisfactorily 20 all parties. Mr.. viii
soh's letter in The Sun of last week
shows the most grievous feature OF
\the evil. After paying two per cent
fax % a mortgage covering the whole
ASSESSED value of bis farm, he is
Obliged to pay tax for the whole
$500 so6 vaInR ~ -