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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Transfers Of Property.-Deeds-Fro

Transfers OF Property. -Deeds-From
isabella Garner, Alfred Richards snd al to
n ". Mudd for 1.-TWO Partners" $1,000
W. W Psdgett, administrator and al to VIM.
W Padgett for st. Johns" ST.. Harriet
Thomas and al to F A Richmond for part OF
collins Estate" SEQ. Frederick Stone,
mortgage, to Margaret A. Swami for tract Of
land near Lothair; s275. Felx.B. Pye and
wife to Caroline wheatley for tract Of land
near Newport; $50. R. H. Edelen and l.. A.
Wilmer, Trustees, to r. l. Tippet; for part of
"Indian CAoin," &c; ST., $50 6l.
Mortgages - From James 3. Higdon to JOS
sph P johnson, on house and lot in fifth dis
irict; $50. James B. Higdon to Martin Bay
den, on house and lot; $50. R. L. Tippett
and wife to Thomas IL. Ching, on indian
Cabin, - &c; 81, 900. sif
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

bishop flag II Fund. Rev c. Ernest
smith, pastor Of ut. Paurs P,fish, Prime"
Georges county, rs will lie sceh by notices
elsewhere, will hold divine srrrlres III PoinOn-
key, Aecokeek, PVf, Tobacco, Pmey, and
Newport p. E Churches, on the dates given
The Reverend gentleman Ia pastor in the old
parish in which Blshep Clsgrif, the frs, B'h-
op consecrated on American soil dictated -
Mr. Smith is uslrg e'-rv effort 10 yet ~ =
memorial to the celebrated Mar,laud Rishop
IA fund to be used to promote theinierest of his
chu . J., especially in the Bishops old parish
which is styled the Bishop Cagett memorial
Fund, and which, in the opinion of himself,
aud many others, is far better than II money
contributed were used for the erection of a
monument. to the memory of the distinguished
church dignitary. l, Is TO be hoPd that
large congregations will attend each of the
services aud that liberia; contributions will be
made to help perpe.ua,e, in a useful and SEN
sible manner, the memory Of Maryland's cele-
brated Bishop.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

TreSSpassIng This cunning season will
soon open and it may not he out Of place 10
GtIcr word Of caution to sPortsmen general
~. Any person .Juhd irrsspasSing upon
lands whose occupants or owners nave aAycr-
;isrd against tressI assers may lie arrested by
amy officer and be fined the sum 81 five dol
lars, aud sent 10 Jail for failure TO pay. a
huuIltr Of our farmers posi- their farms each
year and those who disregard tie warning do
it at their peril. The law is annie and strin
1cnt tor the t'totection Of farmers against ali
irr.spasscrs. Therefore kU1nefs win be on
the safe siic only ~ .blaiiilns permission
ftom the ON ners or occupants Of lands to hunt
htie6n - :@'.'' am.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Another Shortage. An Investigation
hy ~ expert dlscloses the fact that Baltimore
county is shoft Just $4,000 by c'ookedne.s
in the Tressurers ofBcs. Tha! touhty has
been governed by Democrats for score or
more OF years, aud no Republican has ever
had ringer In it's Affairs. Certainly the
Democrats WIN not charge that stealage TO
Republicans. Just like some Of them if they
IL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

done. ;imiic Miss rsery Kendall, Of
llonstud, Texas, who has br.n visiting Miss
tn lis 9leHestrcet during the Iast summer,
Ie,. M Wednesday for a snort visit to friends
~ SirgiRiSi ffgin Nhcnce abe will so TO her
home III rtsss Miss K,adaa is handsome
aud fascinating youhg lady and leaves nehlnd
Dahy nj a4 .ihs 'dd in the hearts of young
nien, some If 4 h5h. we have been info rmed,
even went so fat as to aeree to vote the Dem
ocratic ticket s:falgtG, if she would but look
With IA gor on their stit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
The Now nisenx..r

You have heard your friends and deiphbors
talking abop. il. You may yourself be one
Of ths mary Who snow from personal experi.
tnce fast how GOOD thing il Is. If Won have
ever tried il, you are one Of its staunch friends
because the wonderful thing about Ii il. that
when once given trial, Dr. Kings New Dis
covery ever after holds Il place in the house.
II you have never used IL aud should be affilct-
ed with cough, cold or any throat lung or
chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give
1t fair trial. 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded. Trial bottles free At w. w.
Padgetrs store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Meeting Of County Commissioners. :

Meeting ef County Commissioners
The County Commissioners met In Port To.
bacco on Tuesday last, Bosd accounts were
paid OF 10 October LIST. Contrac were
awarded for wintering county mules and fur
hishing the county with wood Contracts
for wlnterihg lie mules weteauarded to Esrs
Steiger, who gets two pair, at SOS; J. F Sim
clair, two pair, at $s5; and Richard MasoB,
one pair at S4s 4s. The mules are n be kept
in good condition. and not 10 be worked. -
Bords vi; be furnished at The next meeting
for the faithful performance Of contract, by
the shccessful bidders Mr.. P. R. SUMMERS
was awarded she contract 10 furnish thirty
Ave cords of wood for the Court fIouse and
Jail at 81 IA per cord.
The commissioners Tfll meet again on the
Goth instant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Races at Benedict.-Races, over the fine
course at Benedict, will be run tbs latter part
Of this month, commencing OF The goth in
slant aud continuing four days. Several
good horses have been entered, ineluaIng DR..
lynch's Harline, and y. Gill Bowling $
Aquaseo. shd fhe sport Nhl be had by all
lovers Of racing who attend. A large crowd
is expected and every preparation will be
made for ere comfort AND convenishtee of all.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Watch Rafie.-A gold watch for which

Watch Raffie.-A gold watch for which
members of the Hill Top Catholic Church
have been securing chances for some time past
will be rallied OF at the chdtch Oh Aonda, next.
At night supper and ball will be gi+en al
the residence of Mr.. Sinclair, near the church,
TO which an admission fee of seventy Il We
cents fot both will be charged, the proceeds
TO be devoted to TIE refsErs 6ecied on the
church. A large sum will be realized for the
watch
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Disease in Sheep and Hogs Many
farmers are suffering considerable loss from
death of hogs and sheep. Mr.. Thomas H..
Murray has recently lost twelve fine hogs by
cholera and his neghbor, Mr. Montgomery,
has also lost several large hogs from the same
disease. In the neighborhood of Waldorf
several farmers have lost most of their nocks
Of sheep from a disease hitherto unknown
The animals lie down and appear as il asleep,
but nothing can arouse them aud they remain
in an unconscious condition until dead Mr..
B. l.. Burch, on his farm near Cox's Station,
has recently lost several fine ewes from dis
ease similar to that which is destroying the
aocks in the upper pas. VI ne tgabty. for.
tune awaits any one who can end safe pr.
srntive Of the diseases which are doIiig so
muvi damage to our farmers hocks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Asouud L~r,I OuIu,on.

f. cambridge Munday, tsq., county attor-
Rey, Clay county, Texas, says: "Haye you used
Electric Bitters with most happy results. My
brother also was very low with Malarial fever
and iaundige, but was cured by timely use of
this lnediciae Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life" Mr.. ID. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse
Cave, KY, adds n like testimony, saying; He
positively believes he would have died, had 1t
ngt been for Electric Bitters. This great RENE
dy will ward eff, as well as cure all Malaria
diseases, and for all kidney. liver and stomach
disorders stands unequaled. Pfice so cents
and 81 at w. w. Padgetts store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

For Medical Treatmeut--Mr. John R.
Mccarthy teacher ot.ihs public school in this
village, Carried his daughter. Mas Lille, to
Providence Hospital IN Washington on Fri
day last for medical treatment The young
lady has been Ill for some time past and her
silment bias baffied the skin other family phy.i-
clan
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Fined.-John Thomas, colored, was placed
In Jail on Saturday night by Sheriff Adams
charged with threatening to shoot his step
mother. Justice Stonestreet heard the case
on Monday and assessed the man i've dollars
aud cost, the whole amounting to neerly ten
dollars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

. Died, from. the Wound. --Alcek Dorsey
an industrious colored ruan OF Ihi' count, g,
died on Thursday last at his hone near Purl
Tobacco Station, from the effects 81 u wound
on the head received while working in u rail-
road tunnel III Pennsylvania last March.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Rnoklen,s Arnica s.lve.

The oest salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
Is, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, chapped bands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin ernptions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
gett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

In OperatiOn.-Mes Owen and Day
have commenced operations 10 their new grisI
mill at McConchie. The enterpri,ing gentle
men should give notice through the ISDErEN-
DESr Of their grinding days, so that they and
the general public viii be mutually bene-
fitted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
pangero.s Idtaatie.-wal,er rhoma.

young coiortd man, residing near ST.
Thomas Church, was sent to Jail on Thursday
last by yps,ice P. W. R6oy. as a dangerous
lunatic. He was delivered into NE custody
of the Sheriff by Mr.. Thomas krhdrrk. So
unmanageable, was the man, Mr.. Kendrick
was compelled TO lie his feet and hands and
theuoecure him to the side Of the wagon. Ills
case will be Investigated By a jury Que day
hext week.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Elevator Burned -4onc Of the three elr-
waters OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad al
Locust Point was destroyed ny fire Sunday
morning last, causing an rvtimated fIss Of
about $500, 0OO to building aud Wheat.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

School Tax Distribution The State
Comptroller has made the quarterly disiyibu.
ton OF the public school tax to the white and
tvs share is 81, 1872 40 for white schools, and
$I,4s4 40 for coIored schools.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
FESTIVAL.

There will be Festival at La Plata. on the
evening of October 2lst, for the benefit of the
Methodist Church. Tie Ladies of the Aid
Society will serve Supper at25 cents. Oysters
at Is cents. Ice Cream, &c, at the usual
prices. Doors opened at 3 P. m. All are
cordially isvited to cone.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Shit Against The PoInt Iookout

Fine white all hair wash brushes very low
prices. BreSlau at Pomonkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Local BreUtctes.
Pumpkin pie.

LoCOt DTcCtCtfos
Pumpkin pie.
Christmas is not three months OF
The mercury has stopped burning its
head against the thermometer,
The times are rarely 50 hard that tie
head Of the family cannot buy whiskey
aud tobacco for himself
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cross are
happy over the advent Of bouncing
BABY boy.
Mrs. w. d. Mcdaniel, of Waldorf, is
visiting her father, Mr.. X. y. Prather,
10 Anacosria. ID. z.
Mr.. Frank s. Siddons. Of the Wash
ington Bar, was in Port Tobacco on
Wednesday last on professional business.
A cold wave struck here on Monday.
afternoon. Not quite 80 cold hswever
as in North Dakota, where the snow lies
three feet deep.
Mrs. Charles F. Daley Is seriously
i'll at the residence Of her husband, in
Baltimore. Our latest information is
that she is slightly improved.
Before long the man of the house will
be compelled to put up the coal stoves
and dt together the stove pipe. Then
will his christianity be tried.
The Democrats opened their campaign
at Hughesville on Wednesday last
The Republicans hold their first meet
ing tomorrow, Saturday, at Pisgah.
Mrs. George W. Blandford, Of WASH
ington. d. c., who made many friends
while visiting in this county in years
gone BY, is, We regret to announce, in
feeble health.
A well spring of pleasure is a healthy
baby; keep your baby in good health by
using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, the
friend of infancy. Prise % cents.
From all scctiobs Of the country come
tidiugs of the good effects of Laxador in
diseases Of the liver. stomach, bowels
and blood. 1t cures constipation, mala-
rial fever. headache, nervousness, etc
Price only 20 cents a package. Sold
everywhere.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Get COED derby hat for 81 so. Bre.lau,
At Pomonkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
A FACT.

2,OOO i iS four ~ ' weeks s '''' DAD'
Every owner says, they are The best they erer
Used. You cant stand this dt,rdys."
Exchange = few pounds Of feathers and get
the Horse Shoe Spring Bed, and hay cool in
finmer, and Tnrm in sunta. Pleasant and
easy always.
Ref.rences:-Hon. >. p. Brisr6e, States
ATTORNEY Col. L. A. W,Gneri Mr.. Samuel
Turner, Clerk of Court, JadFe NJ. Chapman.
Thomas Murray and Bowling Bros, utef-.
chants, in fact ali WHO Etow US Or our Spring
Beds. IA ua,j
jan Iss.-ftY La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Get'a good umbrella cheap. Breslsu, at
PLHaoskey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Mrs. George W. Blandford, Of WASH
iBgton. d. c., who made many friends
while visiting in this county in years
gone by, is, We regret to announce, in
feeble health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

The Democrats opened their campaign
at Hughesville on Wednesday last
The Republicans hold their first meet
ing tomorrow, Saturday, at Pisgah.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

These goods are not bought from
Drummers at high price and a credit
Of three or foar months. paying
the Drummers Eight Doilors per lay for
travelling expenses. which has to he add
ed to the cost. All my goods arc bought
from first hands and will sell them for
Cash at onraIl profit. The Gre lit. the
Tallow Candle. the Flint Locks, ami
Office Bibles, are bartaric relies of an
tse gone by. Cash before delivery,
electricity, free trade add tariff reform
and Racket Stores arg The Glyaneed
Pioneers Of the day So buy your goods
from he -are
RACKET STORE. =. . :
an kihls Of produce taken 10 .rx-;
cilatge fUf goods at market prices, Also.
Fdfs, Grceh ara BIZ Hides.
sheep Sktnsi &c.
oct get =. II fARRALL.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

ea- The 0fEce Of ne lShEPssDESr has bees
Lsmoved 70 IA .krsf floor Of ne Masonic Haii,
A.mediateiy Fports ne BPiseepd! Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cross are
happy over the advent Of bouncing
BABY boy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Mrs. w. d. Mcdaniel, of Waldorf, is
visiting her father, Mr.. X. y. Prather,
10 Anacosria. ID. e.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Before long the man of the house will
be compelled to put up the coal stoves
and dt together the stove pipe. Then
will bis christianity be tried.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Mr.. Frank s. Siddons. Of the WASH
ingtou Bar, was in Port Tobacco on
Wednesday last on professional business.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-29
PLAYING A JOKE ON ALDERMAN FLYNN.

When the time for calling up General Orders" was
reached in the Board Of Aldermens session yesterday
somebody played practical Joke on Mr. Flynn, Of the
Ist District, by asking him to call up No ~" Sup
posing that he doing friend a favor Mr.. Flynn
promptly complied He was amazed TO find that No.
II" was his own resolution changing the Of Pell-
st. to "Harry Howard Mr.. Flynn was not prepared
TO bring it up, fearing that he without the neces
sary votes to pass It.
"Its wrong" he exclaimed, with a mingled look Of
pain and sheepshness to thriAc with mans feeling
lOike that"
Several Aldermen insisted debating it, and Mr..
Duffy argued against the change. When 1t came Mr..
Flynns turn to speak he cited instances where streets
had been named for men still living. Then he said
innoccntly
"Tho gentleman 1 have named has been chief en-
gineer of the Fire Department don't know what his
reasons are for having street named after him, but he
probably wants to get rid Of the stencil of Pclst by
driving out those who 20 there to hit the pipe Mr..
Flynn did not know how ex-Chief Howard expected to
bring about the desired reformation. but seeing his old
antagonist John Norris Of the With District acting
as II about 10 Join in the debate, added:
"I see that the DemOsthencs of the Board Is about
10 get up. n he does there IS no telling where this
thing may bring up and ! move to lay 1t over for
future actiOn.o Mr.. Flynn's suggestion was adopted
al
New-York tribune., 1891-04-29

twinina about the wire trells and rows -,
CUTTINGS panted at the sides of trenches nleu wiz.
fertilizer for which their roots feel gusU a. tbc
roots of mulberry trees fell for water through VIZ
nlosfor sides of the Tallahassee csterns In rlVIlu
GOOD pine land with clay about three ieeC ios non
Tho surface is the best for grapes, ana prouucc9
The most varieties. All the land needs IS Pnosi Pi
nbatc and q little phOsphorlc acid Inc CaIuli"' @
tenpts of the vimc-growcrs are: Keep OF 1ne sun,
let in the breeze, and Plant on an in' incllne' "a ~
~ Good drainage Several fungOus diseases are
11rcv9lent but are successfully fought Galcu,
iotion made some time ago showed that WHlc 'Iie
Florida climate is not so favorable 10 50 many
binds of grapes as that of California, grow
inc here is tea. times mere. profitable professor
Wnesman estimated that in California VlneyaIuu
should more than pay for cultivating in the iourtn
Tear and gave the annual net proht az 80 az,
sscra Here the vines bear a halfcrop the tmrd
voar and the net profit is placed by several
Sr"vers at over $500, the Florida grapes reacmng
The Northern markets q month sooner than
thoso from California. Negro labor Is cheap
end abundant Yet anybody who reads TINS ana
Snoidea forthwith 20 come TO Florida anu make
bis fortune should take leaf out OF NJ DUBOIS
book. ,--.,..ou all ,,,,, life ~ ba told
roa abcfore | came here in three departments
~ F France But when / left France spent year
81 Maiorn. Xerrs and Valencia, solely to study
sweet SS vine making, of which knew nothing
since the great frost Of 1880 killed all the
oranres bereabouts, pears and pecans have taken
tbeir MACE The country is covered with the
fn IL. Copte near orchards. The trees last month,
With their blossoms, looked like so many white
New-York tribune., 1891-04-29
THE COURT MARrIAL IN THE GALENA CASE.

The trial by courtmartial of LientcnantCom
mander George a. Bicknel, of the Navy. for suffer
ing two vessels Of the Navy under his command to be
stranded through negligence" will begin at the Navy
Yard to-day. Captain Robert +. Bradford is prcsi-
dent of the court and Lieutenant Samuel C. Lemly Of
the office of the Judge Acknowledgement Mt Washing
ton will act judge advocate. The other officers OF
tho court Captain Augustus p Cooke president Of
the Naval Inspection Board Commander Merrill
Miller, of the Naval Home. Philadelphia Com
mauders f. T. Woodward. Philip II. Cooper and A. S.
Crowninshieh Lieutenant Commander Edward s.
Houston, Of the training ship Minnesota, and Lieu
tenant Commander Louis Kingsley, of the Boston Navy
Yard.
Lleutenant-COmmander Dcknell has Just returned
from attending the funeral of his father, eX-Judgc
Bcknell and is now formally under arrest. pending
the result OF the trial. being deprived Of his sword and
forbidden to leave his quarters at the yard He re-
celVed yesterday copy Of the charges against him.
The wooden warvcSsel Galcna, I'm tow Of the powerful
Navy tug Nina. left the Navy Yard for Portsmouth,
~ H., on March H. and on the might of the following
dny both vessels were stranded on Gay Head, Vine
yard sound Evidence presented at the recent
court Of inquiry which placed the blame for the
disaster against the accused officer He on the con-
trary gave testimony blaming the pilot, T. NJ smith,
who In charge Of the towing vessel. for taking
different course from that directed. The trial Will
probably last a couple Of weeks.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-29
DID YOU MENTION FURyITUREi

The season Of spring weddings has come round again,
and before long young couples by the score will be
settling down 70 their first experience in real house
keeping in homes of their In the delightful task
of fitting up these town country homes for occu-
pancy no question is of interest TO these young
people than that of furniture. They not TO be
satisfied with hssty selection, but each article must
be fitted to some particular corner, and must carry
out to a dot some pet idea
1t is for just such purchasers as these that the
Degraaf e. Taylor Co. have stocked their store, Nos
A and 40 West Fourteenth-st., and No. as West
Ffteenth-st No hurried visit careless inspection
can do justice to its extent and variety but it invites
one to and choose for himself with the assurance
that whether his great small his wants
many or few, he cannot fall TO be suited.
First, take the display OF bedroom furniture It
includes chamber suites in mahogany, oak, cherry,
BIRCH and birdseye maple, in natural cOlors Or light
enamel; shaving stands in number of new designs,
and the pretty brass bedsteads, which are in great
demand. Dning-roo furniture shows great a
range sideboards, china closets, tables and chairs
appear in all the most attractive shapes and styles,
up to the elaborate pieces Of heavy antique oak, EN-
, bellished with rich carvings
Then, among the many other things which claim
notice there are the parlor suites, upholstered in
and cabinets in French gilt and handsome woods,
the various styles Of wrtingdesks the heavy armores
and wardrobes, and hall stands in dark old English
oak.
1t is only safe TO say, In attempting a description,
that the half has not been told
The success OF this hOusc in supplying the wants
of 40 large class OF customers is due in small
ability Of William H. Degraaf, the secretary and
treasurer Of the Ucgraaf q Taylor Co.