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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

FISgHH IItWS'
Mr. C. D. Carpenter, the blacksmith and
wheelwright at Pisgah, has purchased Eve
acre lot in the village and expects to erect a
neat dwelling thereon.
Mr. 7. NJ. Carpenter keeps his stock of mer-
Chandise on the Ego up and his prices on
the "go down"
Jacob. Young coored man of this neigh
borhood has cat that recently gave birth to
two kittens and a rabbit
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01
Now Al.

new Al.
In another column will he found The ad
ofC. r Knight, sole general agent for New
Jersey Enamel Pant Company He has
moved to l02 South Street, the increase of
his business being such that he WIS compelled
to secure larger quarters. He will be glad 70
see his many friends aud guarantees theu sat
isfdcion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

At the meeting Of committee appointed
by st Mays county commissioners to CON
fer with the president of our commissioners
fixing the dividing line between this and St.
Mory's county, no definite conclusion was
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A Success

The directors Of the canning factory at
IIughesvile are very hopeful OF its paying a
very good dividend this season, and are
pleased with the result of lust years work -
This Is encouraging to all who favor the
starting Of new enterprises in the county
Keep the ball IN motion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01
Resolutions.

AT meeting Of the post graduate class of
the Law School Of Georgetown University,
called on Monday OF last week for the purpose
Of taking suitable action Upon the death OF q.
Gardiner Edelen, a member Of the class of 80,
Who died IN Baltimore, April 18th, 1891, the
following resolutions were presented by the
committee on resolutions and adopted by the
class
Whereas it has seemed best to our Heavenly
Father to take from our midst f. Gardiner
Eielen, our late cassmate, who was most
highly esteemed as friend associate and stu
dent nv those of us who knew him, he it
Raolccd, ThatItis with deep regret that we,
the post graduate class ofthe Georgetown Uni
versty Law School, learn of the death of one
so young, SO ambitious, so Straightforward
and honest; and be it
Resoieed, That we appreciate the fact that
we have lost one whose patience and industry
gave every promise Of bright future, which
would bring honor to his alma mater ard to
us Ms his class.
Rcsaiced, That we feel teenly the loss, and
hy il are reminded that after all life is uncer
tain and that the alfairs Of this world are not
subject to our wills SO much as We sometimes
think; and he il further
Resoteei That copy ofthese resolutions be
transmitted to the bereared paEsAs OF the de.
ceased, with the eNprcss,Sa Wv and
confidence Of the me ~
that COPY 49, |
the Washington LrlN Z
] Paul f. Johnson, June NJ f.
Darby, Oscar P. Schmidt Ile6y BrowneII
committee for the cdis
Washington, D. C., April 81, sal.F
Mems French bnlhrirran underwear, &c
each or 3 for 81 20 Breslai 81 Pomonkey
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01
Severely Burned.

Rambert, sou Of Rev. Mr.. Joyce, while
cleaning in the yard and burning leaves took
fire and was severely burned last week.
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boundary Line

A nice assortment Of straw hats at very
lowest prices. Breslau, ut Pomonkey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01
ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that arplicatiet
will be made to the County Commissioners OF
Charles co laty, Ilirtj days from the date o.
this notice, TO op'n road through the lands
Of john S War en- and john I Clark from
the present publ' road to the Prince Georges
county line, distance Of less than half a
mile. This road will connect at the county
linz with a road TO he opened by the Com
missioners OF Prince Georges county.
JOSEPH G. McKIBBIN,
JOHN Z. CLARK, -" .
IL. b. ELLIOTT,
may Lam and others.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01
Moore's hotel
AND
Summer Resort.
Notice,

We are nov in position to offer to our
readers good paying position. No man OF
woman in this vicinity need to be IDLE. To
any Of our readers Who want good paying
position we would advise thea to write tc
A. J. McGraw 4 Co, nurserYmen, Geneva,
n. Y for terms. They will deal honest
with every one. See their advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

Just received some blue and white striped
men top shirt, good stock and well made, at
25c. Bresau, at Pomonkey.
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Religious Notice.

On Thursday, May 18th, Ascension Day
services, with Holy Communion, will be held
IN Christ Church, Port Tobacco.
JAMES +. POGNDEXTER.
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Armory, Co. Il, lst Regiment l., VI. n. G.,
Port Tobacco, April 2stb, 1891.
Orders No B.
The members Of this company will assemble
at the armory at ! ! o'clock a m. on Satur-
da., May 9th, 1891, in fatigue uniform for
drill and to complete arrangements for atten-
ding the grand encampment. All young men
who desire TO enlist will report as above.
by Command.
II HERER Boswell,
Captain Commanding.
J. NEALE HAMILTON, LIST Sergt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

Infants light weight underwear from l0c
up. Breslau, at Pomonkey.
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WHEN YOU WANT DRY GOODS,
Call or Write For samples.
Hamilton Easter : sons,
%, rs, 81, E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore ST.,
White Marble Building,
Between Charles and Light Streets.
Are Large Importers. Jobbers and Re
tallers of
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
Theirs is a large Marble Warehouse, FIVE
stories high, each floor is - by 200 feet, hlled
with the best cla ofGoods' They sell moth
ing but Dry Goo s Their system OF selling
every article az a mall profit, hat Of thor
ougbly reliable q iilitr, has been their ruling
principle for III past sixty years. NVery-
thing ut one pr . 70 every ole, and il Goods
are not as rcp-e3 uted, the money returned.
Wholesale buyers c.'n purchase any length
wanted at lowest wholesale piece price Their
reputation for luest, fair dealing Is second
to none in the UniIed States.
Their Departments include.
Low, Medium and High Priced Dress
Goods.
Black and G ,lored Silks.
Mourning Goods.
Embroiderie,, White Goods.
Vsilings, L1'es.
Gloves, Hosiery. Underwear.
Yclvets, Plu hes, Trimmings.
Flannels, Bilnke's, Comforts.
Lace Curtains, Rugs, Nattlhgs.
Prints, Gingia Percalcs.
Domestic Co tons.
Linens.
Towels. Napkins, Damasks.
Ilousekeepin, Ltnens.
Notions, Corsets.
Cloths Cor NJ MS and Boys Wear.
Ladies' and Misses Cloakings.
Ladies Mis- IS AMI ChiIdreu's Cloak
and Jackets
viii send Samples on receipt Of full inror-
nation in regard t. Coiors and Qualities de-
sired. MANY or lers for Samples cannot be
filled for want of such directions.
Hamilton Easter T. Sons,
Baltimore, Md.
NH 27-cIn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

Gentle showers would be very acceptable
just nov.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

WOOL! WOOL!
We will buy WOOL as usual this year
al La Plata at the best market prices
sp l1-ct HORNEY 4 HANCOCK
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GOtaI nnN 4rsonal.

6se- The 0Jfes Of TIE lsDEpSEDESr has been
re"eved % ne fret floor Of ME Agsonte Hall,
sRmehuteig o7Posus he EptScobdi Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01

Mems French bahrirran underwear, 81
each or 3 for 81 90. Bresal st Pononkey
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-05-01


MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
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The poor mans friend.
A. POSEY, Publisher.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
cIrHEREn AR0Cr TOWN.

Patrick II. Higgins has begun suit TO recover
RI 600 damages from Matthew sinnott, CHIEF ranger
~ cour+ Daniel Webster OF the Ancient ordrr OF
Toes,e IN the ground that he was Improperly electeS
,.b v,otence BIZ the orders Of NJ. sinn0tt nom tla
,,ao,trr room of the court, on June D.
so,Dre, Essex. aged twenty-eght. Of No. lee sara
- ave n carpenter was killed yesterday by fall
-, n new binding at Broadway aud Kosciuskost..
- no was AZ work. His skull fractured and
he died before medical attendance was secured.
Mr.. Lizzie Lynch, wife of Captain James Lynch,
80 The Long Branch Hotel, died on Thursday at her
home No IOl >1.thaye., aged forty. She wls
En- mother of six children, OF whom four survive her.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at the Church Of
st Augustine at Fiftlhave. and Bergen-st.
william Jerrard died en- Thursday at No Goa IL
aged forty lie served in the
army from 1861 20 1854, IN Company ID. 18th New
ycrt Volunteers and IN the Navy from Is6i TO 1867.
He was afterward paymaster's cler and retired on
bafpay in 1890. Mr.. Jerrard member Of
Cushing Post, C. A. II.
Losses amounting TO $4,000 were caused by fire
from an unknown In the hardware store Of Nrs.
Mary Hcgcman, at No. 1916 Third-ave.. yesterday
morning Her loss was $4,000 The building belongs
70 Jacob schacfer Of Nos ,ol2 Thrcave. IL was in
surod.
Angus. Walsh, aged fourteen. OF No. l75 Dwightst.
while bathing yesterday afternoon at the Long DOCK.
Erie Basln was seized With cramps aud Was drowned.
Judge Moore will SIT tomorrow for the last time in
tie County Court before his vacation, which lasts
nntil September IL.
Permits for seven'y-Gve new bulldogs, to cost
s45O, 900. were granted lat week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
HE CHARGED A STREET CAR.
PASSENGERS SCATTERED BY AN ENRAGEp
STEER.
THERE WERE FOUR OF THE ANIMALS LOOSE AND

THERE WERE FOUR OF THE ANIMALS LOOSE AND
SEVERAL PERSONS WERE TOSSED
new experiment was tried in Williamsburg with
disastrous results Yesterday. Heretofore Western cat
tie coming 10 slaughterhouses In Williamsburg have
been unloaded In catteyads in Jersey city and then
taken by boats to Williamsburg Yesterday sixty
steers were brought direct Williamsburg in the cars
that brought them from Colorado. When they were
turned loose In the streets Of the city, they sampeded
and fourteen Of them got away. Of these ten were
captured by herders before they did any damare.
one big fellow ran toward Broadway followed nv
a crowd of men and boys who frightened him by
their cries AT the foot of South Fifthst he tossed
George Davis. of No IA Hickss, who tried to stop
him. Davis sustained scalp wound and his back
was sprained. At the foot of Broadway, Policeman
Cocheu fired five shots from his revolver into the
animal but they seemed to have little effect. Next
the steer tossed Policeman Dredges into the air and
he was taken home In an ambulance bleeding from
several cuts in the head and back none of which
was serious
John Qldrk, longshoreman, sank an aicmans axe
into the steers shoulder but the animal turned and
back to Broadway, where ne charged upon an open
street car. The passengers few In all directions.
Quirk assocd the steer in front Of No II Broadway,
and held it fast while Adolph Euder cut its throat
Meanwhile three OF the steers were rushing madly
through the streets of Greenpont One OF these tossed
Patrick Ryan, street lsborcr who suffered pain
l bruises 1t then ran into the marshes at the head
Of Bushwick Creek, where II became fast. 1t was
dragged out by team Of oxen. Two of the animals
ran through Greenpont The farm lands beyond The
fourth steer ran up North Ninth-st. and sent william
Jones' enyear-old boy, flying through the air. The
boys leg gored. He was carried 10 his home
NO LA North feminist. The steers are said by the
police 10 belong 10 Levy Brothers. They deny that the
animals were consigned 10 them.
James Brown nineteen years old. Of No. 1o2 North
Eighth.st brought 10 the Fifth Precinct last
night suffering from fractured leg He said he had
been tossed by one OF the steers at North Eghth-st
and Kentave. He was taken to the Eastern District
Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
ry,,crs nv THE LEE AVENUE ACIDEMY.

Considerable changes have been made in the course OF
the summer in the Lee Avenue Academy OF Music.
GOV bovor,ee has constructed in addition TO the one
.a-e,osore used The will be for tie regular
e q, tickets and old for advance Sales such a.
,ho,e bv messenger mail telephcre etc, doing away win
,u 1clsys The foyer IS laid entirely with ules ana
-, ,sv, b.ycledeed mirrors have been placed IN the
,,,,,n The boxes have been entirely renO1elied ana
the d,sDery Is Of Indian silk In orange ana sod Of the
finest texture The pOscenum arch has been r,pAh'ed
decorated and ornameDed in terra Gotta The stage oas
ben enlarged 10 depth OF sixtyseven feet the heht 70
M ,dtyon being sxtyhvc feet and the width scVentyhve
feet There has also been added brick building win
tyeIve rooms level with the stage with all
the modern improvements There are no" agh'ech die
In all besides large property ana store ROOMS
The onenina attraction Ut the theatre VIII be "A iaH
Rebels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
TIE BABY FORGOTTEN IN TIE FLAMES
NO ONE KNEW IT UNTIL HIS BODY WAS FOUND
WHEN THE FIRE WAS OUT.

WHEN THE FIRE WAS OUT.
The death of an infant child from sutfOcation was
caused yesterday morning By fire which was stared
By boy playing with matches at No "a Butler-sa.
There is a double tenementE0usc, four stories IN
height occupied by six f1miles at that NUMBER
One suite of rooms on the top floor Is occupied ~
Richard Todd and his family, consisting OF his mother
and his three children his wife being dead Inc eIaese
child Is boy Of The father has to DC al ms
work In New-York at n. and after geulns MS
breakfast while the children were asleep yeStefuiy
morning Mrs. Todd lay down 10 rest and fell asleep.
When the children awoke they got out OF pea ana
went to PLAYING in the kitchen. Richard got hold OK
some matches and managed TO set the house on hre.
The next boy, aged four woke his grandmother ana
she found the rooms IN flames. Her cries Tor heip
were heard by Johr Gibson, who lived on the moor
below and he succeeded resculRg Mrs TODD ana
the two older children. The baby was forgotten IN
the excitement and it not until the hremen DAD
eXtin guished the flames that the foreman OF Ehs5
COMPANY No &c in going through tle ROOMS toILu
the Unconscious body Of child, aged Two Years DC
hind the stove. Efforts t. Iesusciiate nm were un-
availing as ne bad been snnota ted Oy the snons
The names had not touched him; The loses " az
fra and water aggravated S@,oCu;. Mo 1h1J MICS
who lived in the building oWteu IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
MAJOR uyDLAY HAD LIVED E1rRAvIGAyr1Y.

Major Thomas g. Findlay. who is In Ludlow street
Jail. New-Yory upon d charge Of embe1zlng $4,000
from Wallace Elliott Co.. OF No. lis Duane-st. New
York IS well known in club and fashionable circles in
Brooklyn. wherr he lived az No. 4S4 Gran ave.
Major Findlay IS active Temher of the Lincoln
Club, and was formerl5 connected with the oxford
Club. lie was confidential clerk Of his FIRM. ard hal
full charge Of the books Of business OF g. 100000
year. and his salary was $1,000. His living ex-
penses exceeded this, and h began 10 take money
IL is charged, in lss5 In small suns, until total
OF Sa2. 900 had been taken. When the senbeLLls-
ments were discovered MAJOR Findlay was at st.
Adams. VI, but upon the promise that he would not
be proceeded against he returned NeNYork, where
civil proceedings were iEsttslted against him, and
he was locked up IN default OF SIC 900 bail
For several months Major Fndlay has been spend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
4 MISSION PASTOR FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

For quarter Of century the Rev. JOB g. BAGS Of
the Brooklyn City Mission Society. has been chaplain OF
the Kings County Pcnensry and the completion Of ths
nriod Of service be marked by special services TO-
day Addresses will be made by the Rev Charles W.
King. Warden Patrick HAYES ex-Wadens james shfvih
and John Green, Asa W. Parker and Dr. g. lie Lacheur
NJ, Bass is seven,ytwo years Old. snd since bis
vafth year he has boon Methods: local preacher.
He served in the a army chaplain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
70 ExAuryE THE BRoox1ry pos1orF1cE.

The commission from the oace OF the rostms
which has been examining the postcccs In several OF the
Larger cities is expected in Brooklyn next week Ihree
cek ,ysro recently spent by the commission exam.n
inc che Boston Office ard day reccruy IN Philadelphia
A,,er visit 70 Chicago the commission, composed OF
H. NJ Eqerton w II. Darby and A. H. Scott Is expeeted
IN pyooklyn With exception the commission is the
a, tha. which visited Brooklyn Office 10 1885, In
The postal appropriations Congress authorized 400 additional
is,,d,ca,rers in lLrge cities Boston and Philadelphia
have asked for 100 each and Brooklyn only asks f9r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS i'm BRooKLYM.
Incidents Navy Mentioned and Dunc
pal Tickets-News Clubs and Armories--
of General Interest

Long isana Company controls. This win give a new
o"e W suewaoef from the Long Island Railroad tracks
at East NewYork, by loop cncrcIIng RrooL,vn ard
landing on the shore Of New-York Bay It is believed
70 DC part OF the scheme to through trains to
Boston by way Of the Long Island Housatonic and
Now.a DIX ana New-Ensland roads. and cars for the
baltimore ana Ohio road be taken from Staten
Island 10 Ihirty-nnthst, by short trip and sent on
from the Southwest TO England. avoiding New.York
entirely. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
WV oUrLrr yoR az LoNe Is1Arp Rar1Ro4n

Following the requirement By tie Long Island Rail.
~'d Company OF the tracks Of the Prospect PARK and
Soney Island Hairoad Company It Is announced that tho
FORMER has secured eontro Of the immense depot Of the
south Brooklyn Terminal Company. the foot Of
Thirty nnth-st. and leading 20 IT, which can
D. readily connected with the branch OF e Prospect
farx ana Corey Island Railroad Psryilc 20 Thirty
nath-st, connecting the former place with the Bay
Ridge brsneh Of Beach Railroad which the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
Big Discount on all kinds Of Carpeting at the
BROOKE YIN FURNITURE co.
559 10 57I Fulton Street, Brooklyn N. Y.

jects 70 him on the ground that he makes no errors
10 secure personal popularity in his ward. why, ne
never attends wake, at all sye tns 4pponen is
he You can put your money in his hands and Know
it is safe; but be never sperds anything ngVeo
knew him 70 spend fifty cents I'm my Hfe.' MeahWlne
Mr. Hendrix attends to his duties As president OF the
Kings County Trust Company, behind wlnao% COLI
manding view Of the City Hall. apparently seIehely
ind igerent 10 the political hustle before his view.
Dr. Edward Beccher, tie Oldest living repFesent;uve
OF the Bcecher family will attain the age % eig.
e rht wears on Thursday of this week. he AVes
quietly, with his wife and adopted daughter In
NIarnn.e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
BROOKLYN Gheaires.

ing money extravaganty AMI has acted as If I'M
settled in his mind His wife and family are IA
the country for the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23

one Of the unsolved mysteries 20 Brooklynites who
cross the Bridge that the platforms OF the stations
and the platforms OF the cars could not have been
made OF the same height The elevated roads snc-
eecded in accomplishing that not very dAlcult result
but for some unknown reason the Bridge cars are
several inches higher than the platform alongside OF
which tey run and which passengers are expected
b. step. In order 20 remedy this discrepancy raised
wooden step has been placed along portions Of the plat
forms in the Brooklyn station. That is better than
nothing though IL happens that people unfamiliar with
IL will narrowly escape fall through their unexpected
descent of a few inches after leaving car. But IL
New-York not even this much consideration IS shown
for the comfort o. travellers. II would not appear 10
be an impossible undertaking 10 elevate the station
platforms As a whole until they Of the same Insight
az the cars Why the cars ever allowed 10 have
have difficulty In finding \ serious accident ought
not b. be needed 10 Convince the Bridge authorities Of
tho need OF immediate attention TO this subject.
-er-eant George W. Buncc, who has Just retired
from ge police force after a service extending over
thirty years. takes with him into private lie the
respect II all his associates and the good wishes Of
his supeIlors. In an official communication the Police
Commiss iOncr conveys 10 Mr.. unce "the assrace Oi
his appreciation OF tie long and faithful service per
formed b. him. Gna his regret that the department
nust he deprived Of such valuable services a. the cx
w render" The pr0nOuns somewhat mixed In the
lOregoing but the Commissioners meanIlg il clear on
B little study; and what he says Is merited by the
retiring GINGER,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23

The offences Of the elevated tranmeD against the
laws Of pronunciation not exhausted In the brei
list which l gave fortnight ago To pronounce
De Kalb' so that 1t shall sound like CanaI' might
not seem an easy thing TO do, but there is more than
one bouer of names on the Union Elevated road who
Is capable Of achieving 1t.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1891-04-01

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