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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Fire.-The store hoase o Mr. 3 lla..
ard, al Lotheir, on the b \ P r R, was
destroyed by fire at an early hour on We'd
nesday morning The fire. it is asserted.
originated from detective hae, aud Mr.
Howard and his clerk, John Ware, wer,
awakened out Of their sleep by smoke just il
time to save themselves by getting out of an
pstAirs window. They managed to save tn,
mui and express matter kept in the postoilier
but ali else was destroyed. We learn thai
the building and contents had an INSURANCE,
of Sl4oo, but this we have been unable IL
verify.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Contested Election Case :

Contested Election Case An order has
been filed in the clerk office br Senator Posey.
eounself for contestant, signed by Judge Brooke
in the contested election case ofStones,reet vs..
Matthews fer the Office Of States Attorney.
The order provides that recount and re-ex-
animation of the ballots cast at the election
held in this county last November, be made
ia open court on the first Tuesday r the Feb
faary Eerm, which is the third Tuesday Of
TINS month The order also provides that
proof either oral or documentary, may be Of
fered by either side. A copy Of tho order
was served on Mr.. Matthews BY the sheriff on
Tuesday last. Mr. Matthews took he oath Of
once one day last week in Annapolis before
Judge Briscoe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

The transition from long, lingering ani
painful 81 .kness 10 robust health marks NJ
epoch in the lite of The individual Such
remarkabI event Is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good heilth his
been attained Is gratefully blessed. Hence i
is that s. much is heard in praise OF Electric
Bitters So many feel they owe their resturt-
ton to atlth, to the use o. the Great Atera-
tive and ronic II you are troubled with any
disease o. kidneys liver or sloma,h h, OF loi i
or short stnding sou will surely iind RELIEF
by use Of Electric Bltiers. Sold At Soc and
81 per bottle at W. ". Padgeu store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Promoted captain John A. Ketehan
has resigned command Of the steamer john
Tygert, plying between Washington ana
baltimore, aud Q. Sprigg Simmons mate Of
the Sue under Captain Geoghegan, his been
romoted % the position BY the COMPANY
captain Simmons is familiar with ali the
landings, is acquAinted with business n.u
along The Potomac md his promotion Is te.
g.rded as being just, due because OF his pa.
bile aud efficient performance Of duty, as see
ond otIicer of The nne
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Their Iin.lne.. Boomlng.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at W. w. padgeti's
store as their giving away TO their customers
Of 50 IN .ny free trial bottles OF Dr. Kings 5
New Dis overy for consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very valuable ar
tice fro the fact that it always cures and
never disippoints Coughs, colds asthma,
bronchitis, Group, and all throat aud lung
diseases quietly cured. You can test it be-
fore buying by getting a trial bottle free,
large size 81 Every bottle warranted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Dedicated TO Adjutant Boswell.-7

UVUIUHttU 20 AUJUtHHU bUSHVII.-I he
well known Baltimore composer of piano, and
other music, r. NJ. Stults, has dedicated a
new piece Of piano music entitled the ROYAL
Guards to Adjutant H. Heber Boswell, of the
LIST Regiment n N. @. The music has a tru.
iy martial air, aud is said TO be by those who
know, one Of the best of the eminent COM
possrs productions. The dedication Of the
same to our handsome young adntant is
quite compliment, bat not undeseryed, as
his great interest in call things military is
well known throughout the State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
peath Of a Promising PLY .ician

Death of a Promising Physician
Or. j. ]. Best died at the home Of his father in
Frederick county, Virginia, on Friday last,
after long illness. Dr.. Best was young
physician of talent and promise, and had a lu-
crative practice in Alexandria, which he was
compelled to abandon on account of his fail
ing health About three years ago he mar
ried Miss Matte Harmon, youngest daughter
by first marriage of Mr.. Charles f. Harmon,
of this county, who survives him with one
child.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
school Commissioners Meeting

fNhVVA II NJ
School Commissioners met on Tuesday las
with all the members present. Non f. j
Maddox, late examiner and secretary TO the
board, was present and turned the books and
papers over to his successor, Mr. Berry, who
hled his bond with Dr. P. W Hawkins, T. T.
Owen and Gen. A. G. Chapman.
Miss Mollie Perry, sister of the late F. NJ.
Perry, who has been teaching in her late
brothers sehoof in Piccawaxen during his
fatal illness, was before the board to be exam
ined. Miss Perry is verY popular teacher
and has given universal satisfaction to the pa
irons Of the school and she will be retained
permanently when she receives teachers,
certificate.
The school board will inset again on Tues
day 9th.
Notice Of other meetings and pay days, will
be found elsewhere.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Death OF Mrs Guard The n

Death Of Mrs Guard The miny
friends in this county Of Mr. Robert Guard,
the popular clerk at the American Hotel 10
Washington, will regret to learn Of the death
Of his estimable wife. We tender our own
and that Of numerous friends here, sincere
sympathies TO the bereayed husband ia this,
his hour Of great affection.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Alliance MeetI,

Alliance Meeting There will be a
meeting Of the Charles County Farmers ALI
ance and Industrial Union, at Port Tobacco,
on Saturday, February l3th, 1892, at ii
O'Clock, for The purpose of discussing matters
Of Importance to the Alliance All members
o. the Order, in coed standing, are invited to
attend said meeting.
r. 7. HALEY Secrel1rr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Purchased the County Right.-Messrs
!. II. Medley and Julian Cox have purchased
the RICH; to SELL in this county, patent f4sten-
ings to horse collars. An advertisement ie-
scriptye Of the invention will be inserted in
the INDEPENDENT in the near future It is said
10 be a good article
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Tax the Dogs. The death Of Policeman
Chandler in Baltimore, with all the horros o.
hydrophobia, ADDS another argument to the
many strong ones why dogs should be taxed
by taxing them they may be thlnned out aud
the chances thus essened Of death by he hor-
rible disease
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Both Dead The Two ,hildren OF Mrssrs
G. r. Wade and 7 4 F,rrall, to whom ,iu-
sion was made in our last issue as being seti
cusly i'll, have both died. The chld d Mr
Farrall was might little no,, aged tpo a
six years, and thu OF Mr. Made an lut,nt
not quite year old The remains Of eac,
were inferred atSt. Thomas Csnetery tie
mer on Saturday and tue latter gu Sundal
last
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Died, on the morning of January 9Th,
1892, Of diabetes, FASTENED by La Grippe,
Worth, oldest son OF ]. V. and Roberta Pad
gett, aged Is years, 5 months, and rs days.
Though cast down we are rot forsaken,
Though afflicted not alone,
Thou hast given and thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord tbs will be dune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Marriage MIR. Jam ". MARROW Al

Marriage MIR. Jam W. MARROW anc
Ms Mary J. Berry, were married at St
Mnry's Catholic Church on Tuesday last
The groom is a son Of Mr.. A. W MARROW. ex
county commissioner, and is thrifty ener
getic young farmer. The bride is widow o
the late Thaddeus Berry, Of White Plains
and is the eldest daughter of Theodore L
Roby, Esq, of Waldorf Orr congratula.
items are rendered the happy couple.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Thanks.-We are under obligations to A
u. Frazier, of the Department Of State for a
bound volume containing President Harrison
message. together with all diplomatic cores
pondence and official enquiry in the recent
threatened outbreak with Chill.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Notice The Orphans Court will be in
session tuesday next, the 9th Of February
BY orde- Of ihs court. J. B. MATTlNGLY,
Register az Wills.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

The pest salve ia the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevor sores, tet-
ter, cbapoed hands, cblblans, corns, and all
skin era jtons, aud positively elres piles, or
no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect ltist4clion, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
pett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

When Baby was sick we gave her Castofia.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Notice.-All cattle found trespassing on
the farm known as "Chandlers Hope. will
De impounded aud fees collected before The
owners OF such trespassng cattle will be per-
United to take them away
H. HEBER BOSW tLL,
d. WEBSTER WENCK.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Nctfr1lInic [IeLSoliS

Aud those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwork viii be relieved by taking
Br0UIi's IRON Filters. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
tatal m0 QusonaI.

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The Office Of ne INDEPENDENT has been
s,eNoesa 70 he fret floor Of The Masonic HaH,
'N'h'sa'dssty opPosus ne Episeopai Church
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
EVEN FTE YOU DIE.

Congress has shut it's e ars until bold,
but cowardly highwaymen, who never
break a lock, could form trusts on
everything that you make to sell or
have to buy, and now the coffin trust
has at last got down to business. Even
after you die the legalized trust robber
swoops down upon your frail body and
claims more than he is entitled to.
Congressman depends on the govern,
ment to bury them and pay for the ex,
pensive funerals, but most people have
not that advantage. But if the people
have any sense they will bury eight.
tenths of our Congressman so deep
with ballots next fall that there will be
no occasion for the government to in,
terfere.
In this country we have an abund,
ance of lumber and skilled mechanics
who would be glad to do the work,
Homemade collins may not look as
polished as factory-made ones, but
they will do. Let's do that and permit
the coffin factories to make assign
m6nta
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
CURRENT

The past week has been again loaded
with horrible accidents, fires, riots and
murders. More than a dozen Iynchings
have occurred, some of them bringing
on riots and blood she'd. An awful fire
occurred at st. Johns, New Foundland,
burning up nearly the entire city.
Loss about fifteen million dollars, one
third insured. By an overflow of water
in a river in France $50 people we're
drowned, About 25 we're drowned on
Lake Peoria, Ill, by a pleasure boat
capsizing. Twenty men we're killed
by the blowing up of a mine in Idaho.
The miners are on a strike there and
government troops are there now
cyrus w. Field, who laid the first At
lantlc cable died on Tuesday at Chicago.
troops to the number of 5000 were
senG TO take possession of the steel
WORKS at Homestead, Pa, then in the
nanus OF striking workmen. There are
CnIeaIs OF a strike that will involve
1oo'OOo workmen in steel and iron
WORKS. len were killed and 100 wounded
In Gne light between workmen and
rVon men at Homestead, Two
Gano people are homeless in Ala.
oama oy the flood on Tombipbao rivor
Iney are suffering for food.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
THE BUREAU.

The SANDER mill has been set going
Gen. Weaver is the leader of the Peo-
pies parry. Already some newspapers
have announced that a bitter warfare
will be made on him. That the ISLAM
der bureau" has contracted to do the
work, there can be no doubt, for sew
eral newspapers have began publishing
the literature and state that worse Is
coming. There seems to be a genera
understanding that the platform maze
at Omaha is too perfect to attack, anu
that the whole onslaught will be on
Weaver. They expect to comfort some
OF his speeches and make mountains
OF mole hills. His private and public
character, like the Omaha platform
cannot be assailed. Hence the low
down methods that will be pursued
Look out for it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
NOT AN ORGAN.

Congressman Grady refers to The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER as "organ of the
Third party in North Carolina" We
also notice that a number of newspa-
pers and correspondents term it 1.-The
Peoples party organ"
Notice has already been given that
it is not an "organ" for any man
or party and will not be. Hereafter
gentlemen will not speak of it in that
way, for this notice is plain enough to
set all straight.
This paper has been offered the
ORGANISING but respectfully declined.
It could become a Democratic or Re
publican organ at any moment, if it
would consent. But while we publish
notices for the Peoples party and say
much in favor of it, believing it's plat
form and nominees superior to all
others, and that all political reforms
must come through it, if secured, we
would never think of resigning as organ
of the Alliance to become a party
organ. The Peoples party is right,
will succeed, but the Alliance is better
than all parties and no paper should
slight it to become a "party organ
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER resigned
simply to get in position to say what
it may desire. We feel free and con
tented and will stand or fall by the
Alliance and it's principles. We want
to stay in a position to knock the spots
off the Peoples party if it gets crooked.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
LET THE MAJORITY RULE.

A correspondent writes from Fayette-
vile and asks our advice in regard to
the split in the convention there last
week. We cannot speak officially, but
r willing to give Jul views.
It seems that Peoples party delegates
met there and a majority decided to
postpone the Congressional convention
until the 23d of August. A motion to
that effect and to adjourn was carried
think the majority had good reasons
for postponing, and the majority ought
to rule at all times. There is sucha
as a majority, even a large one'
being mistaken. but the minority, large
or small, should a~cquiesce until they
can convince the majority of their
error. Not knowing all the facts, we
cannot say who is right, but the minor
made a serious mistake by their ac'
ton and should at once take steps, TO
get right.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
BUT HE DIDN'T.

The Salisbury Waterman says that
I" there are some people who really be-
lieve that if Harrison is elected he will
pass the Force bill" That is just what
he will do, and all he wants is a right
good chance. He could fasten the yoke
of Republicanism on the people, you
see. Oh, no, Uncle Benjamin is not a
bit too good to try to."-LeCingtOn
Dispatch.
Now the Dispatch is logical, awfully
so. Harri son has been President nearly
four years. The House and Senate
were both RI publican for two years of
that time by a large majority. Now
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
THIS IS PARTISAN.

Democratic Primaries Are
Being Called. People Who
Want Reform Have Been
Badly Used Once This Year.
All Who Mean Business Will
Stay Away From Demo-
cratic and Republican Con-
ventions Hereafter. Your
Patriotism And Your Duty
To Family Demand That
You Stay Away.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
READ THIS.

In 1890 Elias Carr, President of II,
North Carolina State Alliance, and D
G. Beddingfeld, State Secretary Con.
out the ST, Louis platform in circnIas
form for adoption or rejection by tba
Sub Alliances. Nine tenths of then,
adopted it.
Among other things this resolution
appears:
Resolved, That as true and steadfo.t
AuiGncemen We pledge ourselves ~
giUe neither AID, SUPPORT, or COMFORT
nor to cote for Gny person or persons
WbO cannot and WlU not cO.oDprnto
auth this Alliance IN STANDING 6y and
giUing practical effect to the demnnI
of said National Alliance.
Now we want to ask the above.
named brethren if they are willing IA
take their own Incidence Will thew
vote for Cleveland? Has the National
Democratic platform anything in it
like the st. Louis platform! That plat.
form (made in 1899 is just like the
present St. Louis conference platform
and nearly like the Peoples party
platform. President Carr afterwards
issued a proclamation stating that it
had been adopted, and Of course that
included the above resolution.
Friends, the fun has only com.
menced. Read this paper if you want
to be posted.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19

why didn't Harrison "fasten tho -,
on the people then? ''Ae'
Bro. Sheriff., you are young vet
is believed, and with good reason q u
the Democrats got the Republicans a'
put the Force bill in their platformts:o
year, hoping thereby to keep the go~I
solid3 Both parties saw their bo1-
wer gone if that failed. The Soa py'
will remain solid, we think, but Will Up
solid for the Peoples party. FrianSn's
just wait till we get through with tboa
Force bill fellows" and their faIs'
hoods. Read all in this issue and r''
will see the rottenness of their ~
tempted fraud. "
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19

attorneys and large stockholders. Con-
gressmen who happen to go poor come
back rich, made so by preferred"
railroad and bank stock. Railroad
kings like Jay Gould and Vanderbilt
carry Congress in one pocket and the
Senate in the other. Contrary to law
bank officers and stockholders have
been in Congress. They and the rail
road kings shape ali legislation and
carry the President around in their
vest pockets alternately. Later on the
manufacturing kings came in and now
the representative men of those three
things absolutely control both old par
ties, name the men and write the plat
forms. There are a few men who have
been too honest to sell out; a few others
were not needed. Now will Congress-
man Grady prove the above to be in
correct? Then would any sensible man
say it is not safer to trust the govern
ment to IL, 600, 900 voters than a few
dozen railroad, banking and manufac-
turing kings?
Bro. Grady tries to make capital out
of the fact that The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER suggested that the Omaha
platform deal with financial reform
alone. We did that as a free citizen,
not as an organ or dictator, because it
is the first and greatest question, not
because we do not approve the other
planks, for we have repeatedly en-
dorsed every word of the entire st.
Louis platform. The more we think
about it the better we like it.
Congressman Grady then warns US
of the danger of the force bill. If
there was any danger of it, the Peo-
pies party is the only n that would
stand between us and the bill, for the
Democratic House showed by it's vote
on the silver bill last Wednesday that
it is incapable of defending the South
against anything, as the bill failed to
pass.
Congressman Alexander and Grady
were both elected to their high posi-
tions because the people were tired of
misrepresentation and political and
sectional twaddle instead of patriotic
and honest legislation. But in the
past ten days both of them have writ
ten letters practically advising the
South to stay solid and seeking to re-
vive sectional feeling more bitter than
ever before. They intimate that our
people should go back where they
started and vote to be robbed four
years longer, and to go back now
means never to regain what would be
lost. 1t pains us beyond expression to
perform what we know is our duty to
the people of North Carolina, but
Messrs. Alexander and Grady have
seer fit to express their views publicly,
and we have been in the reform move
ment as long as they, worked as hard;
and, knowing our duty, will not keep
quiet at such a time. If the people of
North Carolina can be led to vote
against their own interests or fright
ened by force bill threats 1--WE don't be-
lieve they CAM they will do it with
openeyes, for The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
will beat ever it's own record as an eye
opener in the next few months.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-07-19
POLITICAL INCONSISTENCIES.

We have frequently got up editorials
in parallel columns, but none have
shown greater inconsistency than the
two below clipped from the Montgom-
cry, Ala, Advertiser. On June 18th
the Advertiser evidently hit the nail
on the head and told the actual truth
about the force bill. But the bosses
spoke, for or June 25th it came
out badly frightened about the force
bill. People who r simple enough to
be frightened by the force bill romance
should read it carefully: