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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

James Henry Platter, a colored ten
ant on the farm of the late DR.. Slaughter
Dent, shot himself in the head on Sun
day morning last aud died few min
utes afterw One Of the children o.
Platter said he was fixing pistol in hi.
house and it was aecidently discharged
the bali going into the ceiling, he then
went around the house and in shorl
while she heard another discharge of the
pistol aud Immediately afterwards be
came in put the pistol on shelf
and laid down ~ the bed and died
An inquest was held By Justice J. II
Cough aud verdict of suicide was rem
dered, but there is considerable doubt
in the minds of friends of the deceased
as to the correctness of the verdict, for
they argue with considerable force that
Platter was an industrious man, owned
his house and home, had a splendid crop
growing and there was no known reason
why ne should take his life. He was
buried on Monday
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Examinations.

The School Commissioners met in
Port Tobacco on Tuesday and Wednes-
day last for the purpose of holding ex-
aminations for the Senatorial State
Scholarship at ST. Johns and Western
Maryland Colleges, and also for examin-
ing applicants for teachers certificates.
About thirty applicants appeared
to take the different examinations.
The result of the examination will not be
known for several days to come, as it
will take the Examiner, Mr.. Maddox
several days to look over and ascertain
the correctness Of answers to the numer-
Gus questions propounded.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store
III Market Space, near 7th Street.
Next door to the Boston Variety Stoi'.
Washington, D. G.

Valuable Presents for Cash CHsto aer'
Cash customers will please select one Of the
following presents, with purchase Of 10 O0
or over: Two pairs of large size, fine gu 'ity,
Damask Towels, worth so. One zen,
fine quality, pure linen Damask Nap ,ig.s,
worth SO. A large size, handsome B IiaI
Quilt, worth so, two pairs of silk EN-,
broidered Corsets worth ! 80 or pair o. all
wool, ine6ouble blankets for the baby.
Also, Table Damask, Ladies' Jerseys, BED
Comforts, silver grey blankets, wool underwear
and many other valuable presents too numeF-
Gus TO mention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Letter From Blue Mountain House

Blue Mountain House, July 30th, 1890,
Dear Independent:
Your correspondent being DESTROYS of escap-
4 ing the dust and heat Of dear old Charles for
awhile, concluded to spend short tine at the
8ue Mountain House, and left CHARLES county
/ per steamer Wakefield for Washington city
+ where Ne spent a few days and then left for the
+ mountains via of Baltimore. Some time ago
4 sent YOU full description of the places ofin-
+ tere't through which one passes on the way 10
i lhls tar famed and beautiful summer resort
/ hence 1t Is not necessary to reproduce them. -
is we approached the mountains we began 70
'ce the refreshing and inyigorating air which
mad the tendency to brace one very much
Al Nechanlcstown, situated near the base OF
The mountains we stopped for a while as if to
give tine engine time to rest before attempting
The s.-2....~Ss y. We next. passggss, a. he horse
shoe curve which greatly resembles its name
sake except the nails are driven from the top
instead of the bottom, as in the good luck
emblem. We arrived at our destination be-
tween L m and p N and at once took a
carriage for the hotel. After partasing OF re-
/ lreshments We took another carriage for
trp up the mountains We stopped at High
hoca and viewed the lovely Cumberland Val
leg from thence we continued our ascent, pass
ing Ragged Edge, end Brjakwood on our
way to Qaiark which IS the highest point on
The mountains, aud while on the observatory
Al that place We were over $500 feet above the
level OF the sea, from this place we can plain
y see four States, viz, MARYLAND, Virginia
West Nirgiuia ana Pennsylvania We can
also see GetUsburgh Gap and have a faint
GLIMPSE Of the battle field where so much Of
the not blood of the S9ath was Shed in defense
Of cause which they, at the time, thought
Just and right AT the hotel we found very
many Of the beauties and bellies of the country,
but TO Baltimore is due the honor Tor furnish
ing the handsomest and sweetest ladies at the
resort. There Was dancing every night in the
large hall reserved for that purpose where
those who are inclined to do SO. can trip the
light fantastic toe till midnight. Your cor
respondent being somewhat opposed TO public
haSging did NOT indulge ii nothing hap
pens 10 prevent your correspondent expects
% Eeach Charles coun,y between this and the
last OF August, aul sincerely believes that all in
al, II IS the best place to live In. With best
wishes for your success, I am, with much re
spcct, yours, Sc, Doe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Club Rates 6 Tickets for $4,000
Special Rates Arranged with Agents
AGENTS Wanted Il !: !; Il: &; {;

in the United States and Bristish America.
The payment of prizes is guaranteed by a
special deposit of five hundred thousand dol
lars $500, O0O.) with the State Government,
and approved by Jesus AreChiga, Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision Of
Lie. Herminio Arteaga, who is appointed by
the Government as lnlerventor.
g. certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited assuring
full payment Of all prizes of this drawing.
Hrmtaio Arteaga, Interyentor"
Important Remittances mast he either by
New York Draft, Express OF Registered Letter,
American money. Collection can be made by
Express Companies or Banks. Ticket sent di-
rect to management will be paid By drafts on
New York, Montreal, St Paul, Chicago, San
Francisco or City Of Mexico. For further in
formation address
JUAN PIEDAD, Manager,
may 9y Zacatecas, Mexico.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Ia another column will be found an
nd Of the tournament to be given for the
benefit Of Organic yn Church on the 10Th
instant. It's useless for US to speak of
the grand tournaments given in the past
by those interested in this church, for
al who have attended them believe they
cannot be excellcd. The managers
however, declare their intention Of max
ing this the grandest and hest Of all
DO not fail to attend and have good
time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

We desire to say to oar citireus, that for years
We have been seliilg Or. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, Or. kings New Life Pills,
ana have never haudled remedies that sell as
wen. OF hat have given sueh universal satisftc-
ZION We do uut hesitate 10 guarantee them
every tine. ana we stand ready to refund The
purchase price. ii satisfactory results do nor
follow thuir use. These remedies have Won
their great popularity purely on tAe Merfli,a
W w Pa8Hrtfs store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Large crop.

Mr.. j. w. Ballinger, Of Mechan-
icsville, St. Mary's county, believes in
tobacco, for he has planted himself $50,
900 hills, and has $780, 600 planted by
tenants and all of it is growing well and
looking nice. Mr. Ballinger is an en-
urgetic go-aheal citizen and makes
money out Of tobacco even at the prices
which have prevailed for some time past
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Coz. Daniel Jenifer, of Baltimore
county, died at the residence Of his SON
in-law, Mr.. John II Mitchell, ut l
o'clock Tuesday morning. His re-
mains were carried to Baltimore county
GA Wednesday morning and we're inter-
red at Loeb Raven on the same day
Col. Jenirer had been sick for a long
time and owing to his advanced age and
the oppressive weather little hope was
IA IL lie raocvorv Eiva childran gnr.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Is one which Is guaranteed to bring you sat
isiactury 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 20 bring rellefin every case. when
used for any affection Of throat, lungs or chest,
sueh Us consumption, Inflammation OF lungs,
bronchitis, asthma. whooping cough, Group, &c.
II Is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly
safe, aud can always be depended upon TRIAL
bottles free at W W. Padgetts store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Looking at our Lands.

Mr.. Edward Baltzley, Of Ohio, one
of the proprietors of "Glen Echo" near
Washington, D. c came down on the
Saturday afternoon train on q tour Of in
spection of lands in this section Mr..
Baltzley stopped with Mr.. Lang at Cox's,
and was shown over the Development
Compsuy's place Of business He spoke
in the highest terms of The outlook fol
>fs,.<.ssxssSsauaran1nnaeIA 9Ne's e
again visit this county WTIH i fioW I,
purchasing some Of our lands
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
BOIlgIlt Mt Homo.

The lumber to be used in the new
church to be built for the colored people
near this village will be purchased from
Captain Thomas l.. Twiford, our Port
Tobacco lumber merchant Mrs. Poiu-
dexter, after communicating with Alex
ondria and Washington lumber dealers
found that prices were more satisfactory
here at home, and purchased according
ly. A mistake is frequently made when
persons leave home to make purchases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

John Jenifer, MissW sS enter,
Mrs. Harrison, wife of Dr garrison, Of
Baltimore county, and Mrs John II.
Mitchell. A biographical sketch Of Col
Jeuifcr, in tho Sun Of Wednesday,
says:
"Col. Jeaifer was nearly 70 years
old, and had full possession of all his
faculties up to the time Of his last illness.
lie was born September II, 1915, at
Glasvar, Charles county, Md. He was
the third son Of Hon. Daniel Jenifer,
who was a member of Congress and
United States Minister to Austria, hav-
ing been appointed to that position by
President William Henry Harrison. =
Col jenifer's mother was Eliza Trippc
Campbell, only daughter of John Camp
bell, who was for three years member
Of the Maryland Senate and for ten years
member of the House of Representa-
/ tives Of the United States.
Col Jenifer resided in Charles county
until about 1915, when he went will
au.a.1t, bi .ss@r 60 Arkansas. HA@.~e
NAMED there year or two, and on HI
return to his native State was elected ;
member Of the House of Delegates. =
While in Annapolis he became acquaint
ed with Miss Mary 4. Risteau, daughter
Of Or Thomas Risteau, of Baltimore
county, to whom he was married il
1913. After his marriage he removed
to Baltimore county, where he resided
until recently. and where he had larg'
circle of lcqua'ntances and friends. Tie
was man of great energy, and up to
year ago was actively engaged in farm
ing, and was as full of life as most mel
Of fifty"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Meeting ofConrt.

The Court met on Tuesday last to
hear arguments in the Wingate equity
case, but counsel not being ready the
case was postponed until the November
term Of court. Judges Briscoe and
Brooke we're on the bench. The jury
was drawn, list Of which will be found
in another column.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Has ONLY Three Perfect legs.

Mr.. David Smoot has young COW
which gave birth a few days ago to a
calf which has only three perfec, legs,
the fourth, one of the fore legs, is small
drawn tightly to its shoulder, and is en-
tireIy useless Il cannot walk and i.
not expected to live.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Prolific Gcese.

Mrs. Thomas II Murray, so far as
we have heard, beats the goose raising
record. From two geese she set this
year forty eggs, thirty-elght OF them
Matched, and she has now thirty-seven
young geese, any one of which Mr..
Murray informs us she is ready and will
ing to have its head taken off to prepare
a dinner for US, if we will accept her
hospitality.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Mrs. Elizabeth NARROW, formerly
of this county, but for many years past
resident of Washington city, died at
her home on Capitol Hill, on Monday
night last Mrs. NARROW was 81 years
but very active until about year ago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
a BARGAIN---FOR SALE.

One pair fine large young Devon Oxen,
thoroughly broken, S65 cash. Also a iot OF
.ouur oxen, from To wears CID Also :
line Young Heifers, Ell. bred, with calves at
a,eir side. Sl5 each. Also ine young Mare
Mule having more than need would sell at
j bargain. HENRI NLALni
avg s-tct AeH bfeAl nSN
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
ORDER n Isl.
IN the LffcUtt Court Tor ChdrIeS county
Ia the matIcS Of the lax sale Of agrrifsf' sf;, r
estate assessed in the name OF VIM. David
son, Francis II. Grdiner. purchaser.

TIE report Of the sale Of the real estate men
toned and described in the above entitled
case made by Albert T. Carrico, collector Of
State and county taxes, for State and Scunty
taxes due and in arrear on the said property
for the year 1888, to the Circuit Court FOR
Charles county Ehere the said real estate is
situated, and The said court having examined
all the proceedings pertaining to the said sale
and they appearing to be regular and the
provisions Of the Jaw in relation thereto hav-
ing been complied with it IS thereupon this
9th day Of August A. D, 1890, ordered that
the said sale so made aud reported by the said
collector Of State and county taxes be ratified
and confirmed unless cause 10 the contrary be
shown on or before the lst Monday 10 Septem-
Der, A. d., 1890; provided copy Of this or.
der be inserted in some newspaper published
in Charles county once a week for three SUE
cessiye weeks prior to the said lst Monday Of
September, A D., 1890.
JOHN P. BRISCOE, c. J.
J. SAMUEL TURNER Clerk
1t. Ct. for Charles County.
True eopy-Tesa:
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
aug Set
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Died

Eva, aged three months, the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs z. w ROby,
died at the residence Of its parents near
Co.'s Station, on June both, last after
ali illness Of three weeks with cholera
infantum.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
SHORTHAND.

The Pond Lily Co, No 500 slh st. n. ",
Washington. D. G., aas arranged with
Cen Grants FIRST rienograper and las! secre-
tary 10 conduct its School o. Shorthand Les
sons by mail Send stamp fer phouetehlpha
free. Stcnograpers furnished on call
TypcN rters Tor sale OF reat For - we sene
charges paid dozen q dozen, 80 Vi that &c
fight Of Die capital CITY elite
WRlGHTS POND LlLY TOILET WASH.
dc, 6-im
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Festival at PiSgah.
There will be Festival at Pisgah NJ E.
Church South, on
Thursday, August I4th.

Dinner. Supper and Refreshments will be
served on the grounds. Dinner 40 cents Sup
per % cents. The proceeds to be applied for
the benefit of tbs church. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Subscribe to the Maryland Indepen-
dent. One dollar year il advance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Lnry for November Term.

The following named gentleman
were on Tuesday drawn as jurors for the
Circuit Court by Judges Briscoe aud
Brooke:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Wonderful Cash Bargains Very Bes'
Quality

Frpit Of the Loom Bleached Cotton, y var,
wide. SIC; real value, 1oc. six Mohalr n psa
liantiues. the new style beautiful spring Die ~,
Goods. only Csc. Turkey Red Table pan I,,i.
Immense double width, very best 5Oe qu"''i,y i,
price reduced to 39c. China SIX, 5Sc. III
ala silk. 39c. Henrietta English C'sii,ls'seiI,
beautiful Spring Dress Goods, VIDE U S.L
width, only use. Black and Coloreu 5 5uoaJ
Silks. the very best soc quality, price e.
20 A. plack six Mohair Briliantines, hne
onaiitv vide double fold, 25, 81, 374e. Ions
Hale Csmbrlc very finest quality, yard VIDE,
oniy i0c real value l2c. Ladies Cloth Dress
Goods Navy Blue, Black Garnet and otne ,
colors wide double fold, ali pure hne wool
speciai cash bargain, Csc. Balbriggan ing
lish Stockings, the very best 25e quality 'Oree
pairs for SOC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
I.adies Cloth Dress Goods.

One yard aud half wde all pure me e WOO sO,,
the very best 75c quality, price reduced 10 ooc'
Sheeting Cotton, immense double width ea x
cejIert quality, 25c. silk Mohair Brillian,
tines, beautiful new style Spring Dress Gooa -
all new coIors, nearly yard and quarter
wide. the very best soc quality, price reduceu
10 45c
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
c,oth for nIen and Boys wear.

Immense assortment, 25, 81. 49, 45, 90. o.
IS, Sic, and / 90. Gold Medal Bed Ticking
ward vide doable twill. feather proof 2Oc.7-
Beautiful Challies, 8, TO- l24c. India I9e 0s
8, 10, l24c. SILK velvets, so, 75c, and o..
Plaid Muslin, 5, 8, 10, l24c. Beautiful new lew
/ Dress Ginghams, loo. Outing Cloths, o ipe
new STYLE wash goods s, nearly yard wide, lz5e'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08
Henrietta Cashmeres Serges'

Nearly one yard and halt wiae' al puie
fine wool, cash bargains, soc.
Special Notice-A cash purchaser OF Dry
Goods amounting to 81 will entitle the pur-
chaser 10 one of our valuable cards Ten oil
these cards presented at CARRIERS, Cash Dry
Goods Store, will be exchanged for yAlua-
Bile present. ..,o,
Extraordinary Cash Bargains in superior
quality black French Silks, soc, 10, 80.
Valuable Presents for Cash Casio aers.
Cash customers will please select one Of the
following presents with purchase OF w
A pair OF silk Embroidered Corsets worth ioe'
A half dozen, fine quality, pure linen, ia MASK mas
Napkins, worth 75c; or pair OF hne qu Wy,
large size Damask Towels, worth Toe. Also
other valuable presents too numerous to men
/ tim
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

d J Bragunier,
y. II. Turner,
William Pro ,ter,
William II Wenk
John S. Dyson,
John HUMPHREYS,
George r. Bryan ,
} Il. Stewart,
| William j. Burch
I I.aui,al SmoOt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-08

Hugh w. Roby,
John S. Acton,
John p Hamilton
Winfield Smoot,
William Abel,
Richard Barnes,
Joseph I. Ward,
Albert j. Posey,
2. II. Hlmilton,
George N. Sinlms,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-05-16
RAILROAD MATTERS.

Our Bristol correspondent writes as fol
lows: the Delaware and Hudson will
operate the Rutland road next year. This,
as stated in the FREE PREsS last week,
leaves the Bennington and Rutland road
without northern connection Therefore,
the runor is again ahoat, and not without
foundation, that a competing line will be
built from Rutland north through Bristol
to Burlington. There is feeling here that
an effort will be made to secure the $50, 900
voted by Bristol and Lincoln to aid such Il
line instead Of putting it into road froV
here to some point on the Rutland road IN
New Haven. The railroad; committees at
the nlhetng Friday, received proposi-
ton from NJ 5, Colburn OF Maushester
Centre and II is rumored that he referred to
such line in his letter. 1t now looks ms
though Bristol would TO oblig.s 70 allow
the construction Of a railroad into, perhaps,
through the town Such road would GER
tainiy benefit the town 10 greater extent
than the most sanguins expect"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-05-16

visor Goodhue, were reelected and in
structed to prepare and distribute lists of
the required textbooks with the prices an
uexed which book sellers were authorized TO
charge A resolution was passed favoring
free textbooks and moro carefully drawn
compulsory education law.
Last Thursday, says the Brattleboro
Phoenix, was the Goth anniversary of the
marriage OF Col. and Mrs. l.. X. Fuller.
Before the death of Deacon Estey celebra-
tion of the happy event had been contem-
plated, but under the circumstances the ar
rengements in hand were dropped as mat
ter of course. The members Of the battery,
however, did not let the occasion go by
without substantial testimonial of the es-
TEEN in which their commander is held.
This took the form of beautiful light artil-
lery oflic RS sword and silver scabbard,
which was sent to Col. Fuller's house dur
ing the day The sword was handsomely
etched, bearing on one side the inscription,
"Col. Levi X. Fuller, Fuller's Light Bat
terry, Vermont National Guard and on
the other, Presented by the Battery, May
&, 1890" Pieces of solid silver were also
sent to Mrs. Fuller by the battery mem
bers, and their We're numerous testimonials
from family friends. The general public
will tender their cordial congratulations
when the o0th anniversary arrives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-05-16

THE Y. M. c. A. SOCIABLE.


The closing sociable of the season for
members at the y. NJ c. \. building Friday
evening drew out goodly number and the
exercises of the evening We're OF more than
ordinary interest. President w. j. Van
Patten OF the association presided over the
exercises, which were held in the chapel
and in opening the meeting he spoke few
appropriate words of welcome after which
a selection was sung by the male quartette
of the association.
Mr.. Van Patten introduced Mr.. NJ. w.
FGrman, who delivered a mastery lecture on
Lord Nelson, the one armed admiral ~ The
address was worthy OF place in the Y. VI.
c. A. course and it is unfortunate that
more of our residents were not able to en-
Joy it, The life of Lord Nelson was
sketched in an admirable manner, with Just
enough back ground of contemporary his
tory to emphasize the Importance of his ser
vices to England and to Europe in general.
The speaker exhibited rare power of con
centratiOn and the lecture was wonder
full feat of memorZation, dealing as it did
with numerous dates, numerical details of
naval engagements and an extended
series of historical dates yet the sub ject
which in some hands would be dry and for
bidding, was by Mr.. Farinan invested with
irresistible charm. The three naval battles
which gave Nelson fame--the Nile, Copen-
hagen and Trafalgar-were described with
a vividness which might be aptiy described
as word painting. Humor and pathos had
appropriate places in the lecture and a
strong moral lesson was drawn from Mel
sons private life, while his deeds of heroism
were held up for admiration. The address
was listened to with rapt attention through
out and at its close was applauded to the
| echo.
Tie audience was favored with duet for
violin and piano by Mcssrs. {. A. Oakman
and e. W. Davis, which was very enjoy
able, after which, upon President Van
Patterns invitation, those present tarried
! for a pleasant social hour.