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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

PrOmise.-The latest campaign prom
Use comes from Lothar young man. He has
been telling the old time free people or the
1--WE Sort class. as they call themselves, that
II they',r.ss""Fote TIE Ticket and ~aSe. ynsvae
Gratis win, school bouses will be built for them
separate and apart from their darker skinned
brethren. The jealous young man called his
first meeting Thursday of last week at the
house of well known mulatto man. near
Popes Greek. The boys attended in full
force to hear his eloquence and TO drink his
whiskey, and to pocket his change, if pur-
chance any was dropping around for the poor
and needy, but the young man failed to put
in an appearance. His scheme failed. Try
again, the originality of your brain is laugh
able if not startling.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Star Chamber-The Democratic prima-
res will be held tomorrow 10 elect delegates
to the county convention To be held on Non
day. While we have heard some talk Of the
alleged Star Chamber action Of the Republi-
cars in appointing a committee to select
names to recommend 10 the recent Republican
convention f-r its consideration, those who
who do such talking have little to say about
the action OF the Democratic bosses in this
county. A convention may at times be a lit
tie difficult to handle with tea delegates, but
the bosses are shrewd manipulators Of prima-
ries and when they put their heads together,
as they have already done, aud FIX up a slate
the Sight is quietly made in the primaries aud
a sufficient number Of delegates ia each dis
trict are selected to nominate in county con-
vention all those previously fixed upon by
said bosses. To illustrate this the majority OF
the Democratic party favors the nomination Of
V. b. Pennington for States Attorney, they
are equally favorable to the nomination Of T .
II. Medley for Register Of Wills, but the boss
es have decided that neither shall be nomina.
ted on Monday, and the convention on that
day will but ratify tho bosses decree and
neither Mr. Medley or Mr.. Pennington will be
placed on the ticket. The Democratic bosses
may not have the courage to express it, az did
the millionaire Vanderbilt, but all the same
their course and actions prove that they fully
endorse the sentiment be tersely put "the pee
pie be ID" The least said about the
Star Chamber proceedings Of Republicans the
better it will be for the Democratic bosses in
in this county. For it is we'll known that
they are but carrying out the plans laid down
and mapped out in room Of the Carrollton
Hotel in Baltimore, by German, Compton,
Archer, no we forgot, Archer is Tin durance
vile" and cannot enter into the councils Of
the bosses for year or two yet, and one or
two others, aud none will be named for the
legislature, or the other most important Offices,
who will not carry out the behests Of this tru-
ly Star Chamber coterie, who promulgate
their DEGREES, 10 true Star Chamber style, from
the Carrolton, and which are carried out so
faithfully by their agents in this, and every
county of the State. Who are the bosses
here? Don't every intelligent man know
them2
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed IN his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of "A simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and LHrg Affections,
also positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated by this motive and desire to reliev
human suffering. | will send free Of charg,
French or English, with full directions fol
preparing and using. Sent by mail by ad.
dressing with stamp, naming this paper
w. A. MOVES, 800 Powers Block, Roches-
ter, New York. NH 6-y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song Of praise. A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases of the liver and kidneys, will remove
pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria
from the system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers For cure of headache con-
stiFation and indigestion try Electric Bitters
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price soc and 81 per bottle at w.
", Padgett's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Is Consumption Incurnble

Read the following; Mr.. c. H. Morris, New.
ark, Ark, says: "Was down with abscess Of
lungs, aud friends and physicians pronounced
me an incurable eonsumptive. Began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consumption,
am now on my third bottle, and able to over
see the work on my farm. 1t is the fines
medicine ever made. Jessie MIddlewart, De
catur, Ohio. says: "Had it not been for DR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption would
have died of lung troubles. Was gisen up BY
the doctors Am now in best of health" Try it
Sample bottles free at W. W. Padgett's store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

That Address. The Charles county cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun, who, 1t IS
generally understood, is a member Of the
Alliance order, sent to his paper on the 18th
instant a communication which embodies the
principal points in the address to the Farm
ers' Alliance. as published IN the last issue OF
the Tunes, and which urges all its members to
stand by the Democratic party. The cores
pondent made grave mistake when he stated
that the address was sigued by II Large ma
iority' Of the order, as it surely is known by
him that the membership Of the Alliance IN
this coudty is over three hundred, so we have
been informed by one Of the sisners OF the adj
dress. aud the signatures TO the address
only numbers one hundred aud fifty five,
barely a majority Of three hundred. 1t APP
pears TO us that those members who have
signed the said address, when they asseI their
Democratic principles and opposition TO the
suit treasury and land loan planks, Ia the
Alliance platform, are no longer Alliance
men, hat Democrats pure and simple, and
will he repudiaed by the State ami National
Convention AS untrue to the order Hall, OF
Missouri, who wished to get the nomination
for Governor Of that State, aud afterwards to
get Democratic votes, in a so-calltd Texas
Alliance convention held III Texas in july
last opposed the sub treasury blank in the
Alliance platform and took s'rong stand
against other declared principles vt uie order.
The result was Hall has been denounced by
true Alliance men in State Conventions as
iraitur to the principles OF the Al lance, ant
now he is abusing the orlrr, Of wien, moi
long since, he was i promineLt nemler VIII
this not DC the position l,fore long Of the
Democrats who signed the address? Many
JOINED tue order for the purpose only ofpro-
noting their own political adyancement aud
when they 6nd that the true Alliauceman has
caught on to them they will drop out, or
be driven out, and like Hall, of Missouri, will
denouucc tie organization " ich was started,
not for individual advancement, but for the
promotion Of agricultural interests.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

A New Building.-Captain Thomas L.
Twiford, who has made such a success as a
coal ana lumber dealer at the Port Tobacco
warehouse uader tie most discouraging cir
cumstances, has erected large building in
which to store his dressed lumber. Build
ers can always get the same in perfect con
dition ready to use without any of the drying
process necessary when bought from lumber
yards, where there is no such convenience. -
Captain Twiford deserves all the success he
has attained by his thrift, enterprise and III
tegrlty
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Marriage. Married at the Cathedral, Bal
timore, on Tuesday at 5 o'clock, Mr.. Phi
Bowling, of this county. and Miss Lula Stew
art Of Prince Georges county. No cards,
but the church was we'll filled with the many
friends of the popular young couple. Aftel
the ceremony and congratulations, the happy
pair started for a trip North where they will
spend several days, returning they will resid,
in Baltimore, where the groom is at present
engaged, Mr.. Bowling is a son of Mr. Benz
Bowling, Of Bryantown, and brother Of Coun-
ty Commissioner Bowling.
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Local Rreyiftps.

Local BreUittes.
Mr.. Thomas b. Farrall, Of La Plata,
in jumping from a buggy, sPrained his
ankle
Tf there is anybody happier than Col.
McKibbin about now, it must be Mrs.
McKibbin.
Mr.. Edible Middleton and bridl are
spending few days with the groom's
parents, near Bryantown.
DR.. George D. Mudd, Assistant Sur
veyor, is enjoying his ten day holiday
among his old friends in BryantowD.
The old-fashioned style was to pray
for rain. The new is to shoot for it, aud
the more noise the better.
The days are rapidly shortening and
on the 23rd the day and night were
equal.
All kinds Of fruit is so plentiful this
season that a thief gets no credit for
stealing it.
Housekeepers are still busy preserv-
ing and picking, and the pantry shelves
are loaded down with canned fruit for
winter consumption.
Mr.. Cecil Farrall, son of Mr.. Thomas
r. Farrall, of La Plata. has gone to
Georgetown to study for the priesthood.
Wheat, corn and rye seem to be set
Ting in price. This is good news
The less the speculation the better it will
be for the farmers.
The straw hat, the russell shoe and
the flannel shirt will soon be laid on the
shelf, and with the summer girl, will be-
come fragrant memories and nothing
more.
Mr.. +. j. Maddox, our popular School
Examiner. has sent his bright little boy
to Charlotte Hall. This school is said
TO be one of the best in the State and
right at home.
The Democrats are Boosting of an at
temp to carry the coming election by
bribery as they did in 1885. The Re-
publicans are not asleep this time. A
few detectives in the county to jerk up
both the buyer and the seller and make
jail ornaments of them, will soon put an
end to such a demoralizing practice.
The family of Mr.. James 7. Dyer, of
Wicumico, most of whom have been i'll
with dysentery for several weeks past,
we are pleased to announce have been
pronounced by their physicians, Drs.
Brooke and Barker, out of danger.
Sympathy is best shown when practi
cal in its application. Therefore when
you sympathze with your suffering baby,
Show it practically by using DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup and thus cure your child.
Price % cen IS bottle. Sold everywhere.
The latest, surcst and cheapest rene
dy vet discovered for that disord -red
condition Of the liver. known as "bil-
iousues>" is Laxador Price % cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Deaths.-John McKenny, a white man,
aged about . years, living upon the premises
of Mr.. Samuel Cox, Jr., died on Friday Of
last week lie vas taken suddenly i'll on
Thursday and died the day following lie
was originally from Virgint.
james Baily, Of Piccawaxen, also white,
died on Monday Of apoplexy. Bailey was
about so years Of age, be had a family and
was well known in that section.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
In plnta ronrnament.-Next w.dnes-

In Plata Tournament.-Nex Wtdnes-
day the grand tournament and ball i'll take
place at La Plata. There will also lie a game
Of base ball played by select men which will
afford pleasure to all lovers Of the great
American game. The sum realized on that
day will he used for the erection of a Catholic
Church in La Plata on the grounds consecra-
led some time since by Cardinal Gibbons
An persons, regardless Of cieed or religion.
who wish a promote the christian cause and
at the same time have day of pleasure should
attend and contribute.
On the day following, at the sumo place the
colored people will hold IA tournament the
proceeds 10 be used for the same good purpose
II is hoped aud believed that "A large number
viii be present and that the sum realized will
,xc5ed expectations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

At Riverside Captains Thorn IS Downs
gage in fishing on the Potomac every year,
have arrived at Riverside to commence opera
tioni for the lat seasoc. These gentlemen are
engaged for nearly the year roaad in fishing,
moving North OF south AS the season changes
and have accumulated handsome properties at
their home in Delaware, by handling tue
"hnuy tribe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Stable Burncd.-A stable on the farm

Stable Burncd.-A stable on the farm Of
Mr.. A. +. Bealle, in the sixth district Of this
county, caught fire on Saturday night last
and was totally destroyed About i've tons
of hay was burned Il is not known how
the fire originated, but it is believed that it
was set aGre by some miscreant, as the stable
was fully one hundred and fifty yards from
the dwelling.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Eish pIantirnI Fish ar0s.

Fish Plentiful. Fish are SAID to be more
numerous in the tributaries of the Potomac at
the present time than for years past Mr..
Peter Posey, We have neeu informed, caught
on Tuesday last ia Nanjemoy Greek, with a
hook and line, two bushels of the finest white
perch ANY one who says that Charles county
is not good place to live in must be light
headed indeed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Severe Winter Many # the time hon
ored signs point to severe winter, but with
the unprecedented abundance Of the present
season and an entire year Of plenty, coupled
with cheap sugar and cheaper fruit, person;
with limited means should remember iha
prudence demands that they provide for til,
future
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Transfers of property.-De e,is-From

Transfers of Property.-De eds-From
\. Posey, Trustee, to X. p. Wills FOR part Of
"Denfrld;" 5000. L. Allison Wilmer, Trus-
tee, ard al to J. B. S.attingy for tract of land
near Port Tobacco; $40. j. b. Mattingly
and wife TO +. Il. MAttingly for tract ofland
AS described above; $500.
Mortgages. Joseph S. Boarman and
wife TO Thomas II. Ching on Simpson S
Chance 1869 80. F. L. Mattingy to j.
Henry Mattingly on farm near Port Tobacco;
$500
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Juveniles Well Pleased The inv

Juveniles Well Pleased The juye-
niles are well pleased with the assurance that
there will tie large crops Of their isvorite nuts
this fall-chestnuts, chinquopns, shell-b rk,
and wnluuts. The trees ARE ali full burrs
aud there vii be sufficient OF all varieties tt
gladden. the hearts Of the young folks and af
ford them fine enjoyment gathering them dur
ing the celebrating weather Of early fall.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Visiting her Sister.-uiss Kate Posey
Of washgton, D. c., who for the past week
has been visiting Norfolk, Portsmouth and
surrounding watering places, is now visiting
her sister, Mrs. David Smoot, at La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Mr.. EdeIen Siek.-Ex-Senator Edelen,
we regret to announce has been for some time
past in quite feeble condition Of health. lie
is reported to be at this time better than for
several days past We trust he will soon be
restored to his usual good health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

|. Pays to Raise Good Stock - Cap
tain II. Iieter Boswell had on exhibition, in
Port obacco on Wednesd y hast, "A beautiful
young stallion, which attracted general sren-
ton. The animal is Star and Ilambletonan
on the mothers side, and on the other is OF
the Cohee and Gladstone stock lie is mag
nlfccot specimen OF a horse, and the Captain
highly prizes him as is proven by tie fact that
he refused Two hundred dollars for him wien
a. Wearing
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BuckIen's Arnica salve.

The pest salve in the world for cuts bruis-
es, Sores ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all
skin eruptions, 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, 1891-09-25

Meeting of StOckhOlders.-A meeting
of the Stockholders OF the Southern Maryland
Development Company, Of Charles county,
Nd, will be held at the oompanJ's Office,
Bel Alton, on monday, October 9Th, 1891.
Il. J. COILS, Secretary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Fire-0n Tuesday night of last week the
mill owned by Smith and Knight, near
Hughcsvile, and leased by Mr.. George Carrico
was destroyed by fire. When work stopped
for the day on Tuesday the fires were careful
~ banked but at II O'Clock the mill was
found to be in blaze and nothing could be
doue to prevent the total destruction Of the
property. There was no insurance. SO we
have been Informed, on the mill or machinery
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Ordered by the court this LIST day of Sep.
TENDER, 1891, that the sale of the real estate
mentioned in the above entitled cause, made
and reported by John Mitchell, Assignee,
be ratified and confirmed unless cause 70 the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th
day Of October, 1891, provided a copy Of this
order be inserted in some newspaper publish
ed in Charles county once in each nf three
successive weeks prior to the said 5th day oil
October, 1921.
The report states the amount of S lles to be
Sl,5OO
]. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
Of CT. Ut. Court for Charles county.
True copy-Test;
]. SAMUEL TURNER, Clark.
sep ll-dt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

VIM. D. Campbell 4 Co.'S. firm is reliable
one, and its prices suit the times. Call at
their lumber yards on llth Street, S. L !,
when you visit Wash ngton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
Dwelling Burned The dwelling hou

Dwelling Burned = The dwelling house
of Mr.. John Hanson Posey, who resides near
Cross Roads, in the third district, was, to-
gether with its contents, destroyed BY FIRE on
Tuesday morning last. We have been unable
to learu how the fse. oFigneted, further. ibap
it was accidental There was no Insurance
on the building or furniture and the loss,
which will amount to nearly 81, 900, will fall
heavily on very worthy citizen, who has
our sincere sympathy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

All kinds Of underwear at low prices
Breslau, at Pomonkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
ORDER n ISL.
III tie Circuit Court for Charles County
No. 10 Equity.

In the matter Of the sale Of the Real Estate I'M
der power contained in mortgage from
Richard 7. Jameson to Alice Gerry Stewart
guardian of Anna ST. Clair Patterson by
John II. Mitchell, assignee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

VIM. D. Campbell & Co., 1871 llth Street
5. E., Washington, d. g., has always on hand
full supply OF lumber, sash, doors, blinds
and mOuldinss.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Fine China plates at IS cents set worth
~ cents. Breslau, at Pononkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25
EOtaI anS 4rsonal.

re- The Office of the INDEPENDENT has been
remopsd 10 ne first floor Of he Masonic Hal,
ip.msdiately opposite he Episcopat Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Fine white all hair wash brushes very low
prices. Brcslnu at POmonkcy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Get good derby hat for 81 so. Breslau,
ut Pomonkey.
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ORDER NLSL.
In the Circuit Court for Charles County.
No. T73 Equity.

In the matter of the sale Of the real estate un-
der pewer contained in a mortgage from
VIM. D. Posey aud Mary V. Posey, his
wife, to John Z. Clark trading as J. E..
Clark & Co.
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
The young mans advocate,
The poor mans friend.
A. PosEY, Publisher.

Terms Of advertaing: For plain matter
100 per square Is lnesl for the first inser-
ton, % cents for each subsequent insertion
Rule and figure matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Nh Persons
Are broken dpRn from oyerwork or household
cares Browns lrOn lSitters
reLuilds the system. aids digestion. removes ex-
cess Of bile. and eures malaria Get the genuine
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Ordered by the court this 18th day of Sep.
TENDER, in the year 1891, that the sale made
and reported by Joseph g Smith and J. Le-
land HannoD, Permanent Trustees of tbs
Mortgage named in the mortgage in the
above entitled cause be ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary be shown on OF
before the 2nd Monday in October A. D
1891; provided a copy OF this order be insert
ed in some newspaper published in Charles
county once a week for three successive weeks
Def re the said End Monday in October A. d.,
1891 The report states the amount of sales
to be SIG.
J. SAMUEL. TURNER, Clerk
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

The undersigned, Officers Of Registration
for the several election districts OF Charles
county, as hereinafter stated, du'y appointed,
commissioned and qualified, according &c law,
hereby give notice that they will severally sit,
for the October Sitting, 1891, ut the places
hereinafter named, on the days named, with
open doors, from O'Clock u IL, to 8 O'Clock
p. m on each and every OF the days appointed
by law for said Sitting to wit:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Mr.. Thomas b. Farrall, Of La Plata,
in jumping from buggy, sPrained bis
ankle
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USE BAUGH'S
Special Wheat Fertilizer

made from Slaughter House Bones.
We manufacture this article from Amin
process exclusively our own. 1t contains
crops, and will improve the soil, and the c
ing crops. We also recommend
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

The family of Mr.. James 7. Dyer, of
Wicumico, most of whom have been ill
with dysentery for several weeks past,
we are pleased to announce have been
pronounced by their physicians, Drs.
Brooke and Barker, out of danger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-25

Mr.. Edible Middleton and bridl are
spending a few days With the grooms
parents, near BryantOwn.