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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
The Whistle Blows.

True to his promise, Col. W. J. Best,
manager for the New York improvement
Company, having now in charge the eonstruc-
ton Of the S. Md. R. r., brought down an
engine and four cars last week and had them
placed on the track at Brandywine. The
track from Brandywine to New Market has
been repaired and train can now run over
the road between those two points. In few
more days the work of repairing the road bed
will be completed down as far as Mechanics
vile and train started to haul passengers
AMI freight to and from Brandywine. Before
sx months more elapses, Col. Best says the
road will be completed across the B. L P. R. R
to Washington city The hopes of having
another railroad in Southern Maryland is en-
couraging.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
Electric ultters.

This remedy is becoming so well known aud
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitiers sing the same
song Of praise A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed 10 do 81 that is
claimed Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases Of the liver aud kidneys, will remove
pEiples, boils, salt rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood. viii drive maIar.a
from the system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers. For cure Of headache. con-
stirnton ard indigestion try Electric Bilters.
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded Price SOC aud 81 per bottle at W.
W. Padgett's store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
Ianier Society.

The next meeting will lie held at o. clock
p. m, Saturday, February 28th. The pro-
gramme arranged is as follows: Debate
(Which is the greater evil War or Intemper-
ance2" Will be debated afirmatively by
Mr.. H. II. Hawkins aud Mrs. Julia Musch-
cite; negative, by Mr.. Il Heber Boswell
and Miss Mamie Brent Essay by Mr.. Wal
ter Cox Journal by Mr. Stone. Recitation
by Miss Worthington and selections by Misses
Grace Jenkins and Phyllis Stonestreet.
At the last meeting Of The Lanier Society
Miss Ellen Worthington read carefully pre-
pared and entertaining paper on the Life and
works Of sydney Laner; Miss Gisse Chap
man recited The New Church Organ and
Guilty or not Guilty" in manner which
brought about an applause which indicated
the enthusiastic approval of the members of
the society. The next meeting will be very
interesting one and the members should show
their thorough good taste by being in their
seats at the time Of roll call. This society
has done much, aud promises to do more for
The Intellectual improvemeat. If our .xQuag
people.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

Circuit court.
The February term Of the Circuit Court
convened on Monday at 10 o'clock, Chief
Judge Briscoe on the bench. The dockets
were called in regular order and proper en-
tries made in uucoutested cases. The APP
pearanee docket numbered four cases the
smallest known in the history of the court
A reeognizance case, State VS.. VIM. Brown,
TO keep the pence toward Joseph n Hayden
was traversej and Brown discharged. Will
mer for State, and Pcsey fer traverser. The
case of State IS. John Z. Love, Indicted for
larceny Of chickens was tried adjudged not
guilty. Wilmer for State, and Posey for de-
Tense. The case Of State vs.. Charles Duckelt,
charged with receiving stolen goods was call
ed and Duckett discharged, the State entering
a nolle pros. This terminated the business
OF the term aud his Honor after signing few
orders in equity cases adjourned the term to
May next There are two lGnAcy cases on
hand, which the court will hear next Monday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
Feed Your Cows.

"a dairynan who thought his COW did
not pay for her feed, put her in a stall and
began feeding her for the butcher, saws an ex-
change. lie kept on milking because he did
not like to lose the little milk she gave Very
soon the COW improved so much in milk that
he gave her more feed, and in return she gave
him more milk, and so the COW kept on until
before she as fat enough 10 kill she had
made more butter than her meat would have
been worth. There are a good many cows of
this Kind if their owners only knew it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
Badly Burned.

Maggie, the one year OLD little child Of
Mr. Vim N Gardiner, was badly burned last
week Several Of bis liule children we're lefi
in a ROOM together playing when one Of them
took lighted stick and set Gie to
the little gir'a clothing Her screams at
tracted atieatiou, hit before aid could be rem
dered the little child was TERRIBLY burned,
one side was burned nearly to a crisp and its
throat and moutl, were bIsferei.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

As last season so do we now recon-
mend Mr.. iopfenmair to all of our pa
irons as man that does what he says
and gives what he promises. besides by
dealing with him yon save all commits
sions and other incidental expenses, and
that main drawback middle mans profit.
We can positively assert that he is man
ufaotures agent for Europe and this
country il his line of business, and both
exporter and importer Of wool, hides,
furs. tailor and bceswax. feb 13-tf
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

Orphans Court.
\ full Lcnch present CO Tuesday. Lt-
tel's Of administration were granted 10 Mr..
George I & Smoot on The estde o. Tbcopoiis
Smool, AMI hond Of aaminsttator fled
Letters Of administration heretofore graute'l
% r V. Turner, on the estate Of the late
Thomas Z Turner, we're revoked, aud letters
granted to Rohert Turner viii OF Mr5 +
c. G 5a,riia vas flied, and probated snd le :
Cyrs testamentary granted to a. Posey, exc
cutor
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Notice.

We are now in position to offer to our
readers good paying position. No ruan or
woman in this vicinity need To he idle. To
any Of our readers who want a good paying
position we would advise then to wrife 10
A. J. McGraw & Co., nursergmen, Geneva,
n. Y for terms They will deal honestly
with every one. See their advertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

The best salye in the world for snts hruis-
esi sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever so9es tet.
ter, ehappei hands, chilblains. corns and ali
skin eruptions, and positively cares niles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed 10 owe
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded Price
% cents per box. For sale BY N. ". Pad
geti.
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LEWIS HOPFENMAIR,
-UEALEN IN
Hides Wool. Furs and Sheep Skins
Southeast cor 10th Sts., n. W,
Washington, d. C.

Always alert to give the readers Of
che INDEPENDENT the benefit of all cur
rent markets we have made arrange
ments with the reliable and well known
wool, hide and fur dealer, Mr.. Lewis
Hopfenmair, of 22l 10Th street, N. W.,
Washington d. c., to give us weekly
quotations of wool, hides, furs, skins,
tallow and beeswax. The following are
his quotations and remarks on the fur
trade Owing to the scarcity Of all
kinds of fur bearing animals and the Sc
we're cold winter in Europe where most
of our furs are used the market is on a
continuous upward tendency, and fur is
firm with ready sales as quoted. For
No. furs all over grades in proportion
to price
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nnrhus PronhuLactic FYmid.

Use II in every sick-room. Win keep the at
,nosphere pore and wholesale; removing all
had oiors from any source. VIII destroy all
disease germs, i4iection from all feyers and all
contasions diseases. The eminent physician,
]. Marion Sims, of New York, says: II am
convinced that Prof. Darbys Prophylaetic
Fluid is a most valuable disintectan,."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
Marriages.

Marriages.
Married at the Rectory by Rev. J. E.
Poindexter, on February 4th, 1891, Mr..
Thomas A. Martin to Miss Eusie J. Boswell,
and James Price Willett to Miss Maggie Ruth
WIIIett, all Of ibis county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20


Albert Duval, arrested in Baltimore few
DAYS ago, is now in Washington Jail, charged
with stealing Ss4 in December last from his
roommate, George w. Carroll, Of Gallant
Green, this county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20
'IA0EPENDENT,

Notice. hereby forwarn ALL PERSONS
from trefspassing upon "Chander's Hope
farm, heids, woods or marsh, either with or
without DOG or gun. The law will be en-
forced against dhg persoH who disregards
this notice
oct 3l-bm II. HEBER BOSWELL.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

Lent is now with US. Canned goods and
fish at very lowest prices Breslau, at Pc.
monkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

Do you know that you can huy good SO
shirt fer 35c from Bre>Iau, at PomoHkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

ouos.rl''c u the Independent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-02-20

Upon the first evidence ofstomachic or bowel
disorders, promptly give the r@by few does Of
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup and prevent much suf
fering on the part of the little one.
England for commerce, France for 6nery,
Germany for learning, the United States for
discovery and Baltimore for Old Saul's Ca
tarrh Cure, only % cents per package. Sold
everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
GONE TO HIS REST.
A Good Man and True Passes Away From
Earth to Heaven.

Mr.. George ID. Fisher quietly passed away last
evening at ten minutes past o'clock. His end
was more OF a translation than anything else
and from the time he WAS taken sick until al
most the very last moment he retained his con-
sciOusucss. Mr.. Iisher was confined 10 MS
room since the 5th of January, and two days
later he had to take his bed never 10 rise AGAIN
He WAS fully prepared for his death, anu ire
Quently talked 10 his relatives and friends about
bis end. ,,,e
At nrst he was stricken with mild attack OF
pueuIuonia. but when that was mastered gen.
eral breaking mp Of his sstem followed, ana
coii,il lerIng ms old age. recovery Was haruly
hoped for by any one near HIM. -,
the members OF the family or Mr. flsher VIII
invite the following gentlemen TO act as active
pali- bearers. Dr. L.. l. Robinson, Thomas fOtts,
Horace T. Edmund, Julian shelton, H. H. Meade'
Luke Harvey. A. ". Hartman. Jr. \ X. Jar
borough. H. II. Valentine. These gentlemen are
al members OF the yestry Of Monumental
church. of which Mr.. Fisher was senior warden
and treasurer 81,
The following gentlemen will be invited to
participate in the funeral services as honorary
all-bearers: H. ID. " hltcOmb, L. ii. Mayo, 4, l..
Alfriend D. N. Boyd. Dr. Charles ,. Wills,
George y. Woodbridge Judge W. W. Crump,
Lewis ID. Crenshaw, Phillip Haxail, C0lonei T.
q. Rufiin. John Tyler, Il. ~ Dunlop, W. Ii. l.
Morris.
The funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon ut O'Clock from Monumental churcn
The remains Will be taken TO the church carry
tomorrow morning, where the numerous friends
uf the deceased VINO 80 desire, VIII have an OPP
poTtunity Ia have parting look az the remains
Ino friends of the family viii - 70 the cnufch
~ attend the funeral services from the mouse
where llr. Fisher died, 300 north lweitth street.
They Will there Join the members OF the family,
while the pad bearers viii meet IN the lecture
room The deceased expressly requested that
there should be no flowers at his fiineral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
R.fILKO-ID NEWS.
The Proposed Double Track for the Midland
WOrkmen tc-LngaGcd.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 7.-lSpeciall-Ihatr re-
port to the eject that the Midland road would
shortly be douilc-irackcd from here TO Orange
docs not take here. as there are now not enough
main. fo REQUIRE 10. The passenger trains are
run hy day and the frcights mostly 10y night,
Miulc ihc road iu the past four or five year, ha 8
been steadily improved ami sldlngs lald when
are ample 10 accommodate even several more
trains than are now running 80
The new arrangcmcnt with the Chesapeake
and Ohio. however. requires letter system
and this Mr.. Thompson says Will Dee amply al
tended 10 when lac gets the block system OF the
papcr and on the road. which Will be ere spring
passes away. 49, ~ l.,
The meeting in Washington on "Wednesday
was 10 confirm some land transfer, by the MIDI
land 10 the PENNSYLVANIA. This land lies around
aI0ul this end of Long bridge ami tho trans
action was ON account of the new freight depot
of DE Richmond and Danulle III Washington;
when the yards have also been lald ont, ana
which are much more convenient than II they
were ON the other side of the bridge.
Mn Thompson says he is turning his attention
10 the branch roads and Is laying twenty miles
Of 90 rails ON the Manassas Gap road leaving
but thirty miles of old rails. lhc londoun ROAD
has been similarly improved. and TINS improve
mcnf means much 10 persons who have 10 travel
over 10 or are looking for country homes.
The employees recently discharged nave beeh
taken ON again. and the shops are running ten
hnnr, fhi, week. and the prospect is that IL Will
Dc increased TO twelve before the lst prOX
There D. "a rumOr that the Baltimore ana ONO
is coming around VIA Linden. 1hclc j. holilhb
dehnit inc thl. lUuor
Judge Norton to-day chartered the National
Baseball Club. OF Washington. lhc capital
stock is uui ui r21NlD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
TIE INJURED FIREWEN.


NonFoLK, Va, Feb. 7.-fspcciaLl- absorb
ing topic Of conversation on the streets to-day
was last nights fire and the casualties attending
it. The condition OF all the injured mon is
somewhat improved to-day. and il is not be-
loved that any VIII die from their hurts IL
properly cared for. Captain W. H. Jacques IN
iures are more serious than az first expected,
and is feared his arm. which sustained bad
compound fracture, VIII have TO DO amputatcd.
tie = one of the Oldest and braycst members Of
thO department. and his misfortune is much re-
grctftd by every one
Mes>rs Henry Parker and Joe West are per-
hop- worse hurt than amy others who were
caught hy the fearful shower of bricks.
The losses arc about AS follows; On the build
ing, 5000; insurance, $500 on the stock about
s3.JlD, partially covered by insurance. Tho
building belonged to Captain William TAYLOR
and was an old landmark, having been built
ahlut 1920
he coroncr's jury in thol case of the negro,
William VIM, who was shot br Officer Hutch
ins last night. rendered q verdict this morning,
generating tho officer from blame.
Mr.. G. II. Bostwlck, WHO was 20 fcriOusly IN
iurcd by piece of timber az Newport News on
friday last, died Yesterday from his wound.
lie is survived by q wife and four children.
The body of little Grace frcclurger OF hamp-,
ton. vino iii ppucarcd from her home several
DAYS AGO. and whose father was here in search
Of her Tuesday. Was found Thursday morning in
the water between Mil Creek bridge ANA Old
Point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
BRTEFs IND PERSONALS.
Matters of Interest and About People and
Incidents.

Rev. Jabez Hall, of Scyonth-Stroot Christian
church. being absent from the city, there viii be
no preaching at II A. " to-day. Rev. l. b.
Bagby will preach ats 2. Vi.
Miss Mamie Elms, who has been visiting
friends on Church Hill rc;urlicd 10 Eer home III
Brooklyn, " y, yesterday.
The Acme Quartet" composed Of hessrs j.
second tenor; W. A. Galpen first bass. ami {. q.
Crump. second bass, Will sing at Druad-Sifeet
Methodist church tonight.
Miss May Michclacher Miss Beckie Whitlock
of this city. and Miss tlora Abrams. Oh h3,Nl
Mount ~ c. have gone 10 Norfolk % al clii lht
wedding of Miss Bertha Lowenhorg oi mat eliy
Mn. H. =. PAYNE. advance agent for lanR Hoe
and OmcnU Was III the clty yesterday
Mrs. Judge William NJ. Merrick. of MARYLAND
and Miss Minnlirod Bechham are stopping WIN
MIS- C. IL. Red. Jr., No. aji West franklh street
Mr.. Frank Blilcy has just returned nom a
trip West much refreshed
Mr.L. b. We'll. of New York. Is in the city.
Mr. II Clay Levy. OF Newark y. j. Is IN the
city visiting friends
Row Thomas Drew. who was Tor a long time
associate pastor with pr Read. OF the Grace
street Presbyterian church. Is Ill the CITY
Mr. y 4. Uunkins. Of Halifax was IN the city
yester iay en- route from baltimore 10 Ms home
Mr. ~ II. 6ucrrani formerly of Danyille, hut
,c.y with Tho Watkins Hardware Co, OF THIS
CITY LIT last night on Southern business trlp'
Misses Mario Jones and Clara tiirhch' OF
Hoauoke. aro visiting Mrs. sol. tuteLins on
east rankin street
Tho Central Pleasure Club gave an enjoyable
soiree AT somma Hall Friday night
AR ami Mrs. J. W. Bliley have returned from
,beir Tidal trip They were called back by the
illness OF the groom's iho'her'
The regular monty meeting OF The Meihoofist
SUNDAY school Society OF richmond wnn M.n,
eciivrcb tb,s afternoon at 500 clock. Interest
NO Addresses and other exercises may DC ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
THE MINORITY HIS SAY.
They Present Evidence Showing that General
Eaum is Guilty of the Charges.

WAsuixoroS, D. c., Feb. THE report OF the
Republican members OF the committee that in
ycsticatcd the charges against Commissioner
Eaum, Of the Pension Bureau, which was made
pul,lic Yesterday. has been supplemented by
another report prepared 10y the minority mem
hcts ul The committee Mcssrs. Goodnight and
Lewis. alr Goodnight submitted the report to-
day. IL j. the same report prepared by Tie mi
nnrity al the close of the last session and made
public at the time, although 1t WAS not sub
United formally 10 the House. The minority
reviewed th ccvidcnce before the committee and
criticised the majority Tor not allowing the IN
PRODUCTION OF certain evidence bearing on Gen
eral liaunls connection with the Refrigerator
COMPANY
Gcnrral Raum is criticised because OF his
Transaction with George Lemon and The sys-
tenn SAYS the minority was just what Mr..
Lemon demanded and 80 soon as established he
was ready TO unlclwrite for Commissioner
Raum, which he had never done before, though
often consulted by the COMMISSIONER about his
needs during the several months before.
II IS. therefore, clear that sIr. Lemon wa.
Commissioner Raum was placed under obliga-
tions to Dir. Lemon. These relations existipg
largest practitioner before his department. w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
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SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
Major williams. of Greensville ;. C., Killed
by "a Saloon-keeper.

CHARLOTTE. y. O.. Feb. DECENTRALIZATION
William 4. Williams, OF Greensyille. S. C., was
shot through the heart aud instantly killed byJ.
b. Williams. in a room over himballs bar-roOm
I'm this city. last night. The shooting was the
result OF dispute over a game Ol cards, and
was caused los j. g. Williams a salOon-kcepcr
The clfcums ianccs show to have been dellb-
crate murder. Major Williams and j. T. VII
hams were mdulglng IN "a game OF cards and
DISPUTE arose both men arose ana Major VII
larns drew ms pOchct-knltc out ami opened one
blade j. b. Williams claimed that he was I'M
armed. 80 Major Williams threw down ms knife
and told him che would try him IN his muscle
Suddcnly. without any Warming. j. i. VII
liam. trcw his revolver and fired Major VIII
liains fla ling on his face dead. having been shot
tItroll IN 'hc heart. The murderer then He'd III
the larlluc.s of the night. The negro attendant
rushrd ouf and informed the parties IN the
saloon below of what had occurred. losscs
were Immediately sent out 10 scour the country.
hnt SO far have failed % capture the murderer
To-day 3. Simmons, SalOon-kccper. was arrested
charged with assisting IN the escape OF the
murderer et59 .,, .,.,
Mount Holly y. G., made its first shipment oil
yarns this week. ...
Mount Holly. appeared Thursday FOR the hfst
time. 800
iii Hall. aged nincty-ninc. tho oldest and one
of thc most prominent ami influential cltileia
of inc,llle, y. c., died recently at his home, OF
old axe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
WAS NEAL MURDERED?
INDICATIONS TINT mr. MS 4 rICTTM
or rom PLdY.

His Slayer suspected-A North DanviIe
Hcroine-BriIliant Social Event-Prize
Fight in Lexiugton-The Norfolk Shooting
Afiray-Oycr the State.
DASvLLr, VA Feb. lSpccialI-The violent
death of Thomas b. Neal, at Ringgold, is still
shrouded in mystery and Is the talk of the
neighborhood The coroners jury rendered a
verdict that he came TO his death by a fail from
the Sandy Creek railroad bridge but whether
the fall was due to violence or whether he fell
while walking over the bridge alone the jury
does not say. 1t IS now alleged that marks of
violence were found about Meals neck, indica-
ting that he was choked, and marks on the
ground near the bridge indicates that the body
was dragged. These signs lead to the theory
that he was murdered
1t is further alleged that Neal was drinking at
MnggOld Station and boosted that he had five
hundred dollars IN cash IN ms pocket shortly
afterwards he LETT the station 70 80 10 his son
residence, and the next seen of him was the find
ing of his dead body under the bridge Inc
theory is that he was murdered and robbed.
Suspicion points TO man who Is beng watched
by the law officers.
A North Danvle lady has become a heroine.
few nights ago she had occasion 10 20 90 the
back porch of her residence, and when snc step
ped out OF the door she was confronted by %
ruffan. She demanded his name, but receiving
no reply she stepped back into the door, selIcd
a shot gun and fired upon the intruder, who
Immediately vacated with lot OF bird-shOt III
his hide.
The social event Of the week was the recep-
ton Friday night by Miss Katie Glaveiy. daugh-
ter OF Captain Peyton j. Graycy N honor OF
her guest, Miss Ahce Reed, of toymgiOn, hy.
More than hundred guests were present and
the affair was IN all respects the most brilliant
OF the season, which has been a very brllnant
one in society.
The burned out street-car company VIII par
italy supply the demand for rapid transit by
putting temporary line of buses on the
been ordered. and the line viii be put IN opera
ton as early as possible.
The sales of leaf tobacco this week have run
over q million and half pounds. Prices are
very firm, and ali mahogany styles show
slight advance. Shipments OF manufactured
tobacco for the week were $4,000 pounds.