davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Local Breyft,es,

I
The Kelley Cure is M good for the intoxi'
cation OF love
Clerk Turner is laid up with a serious
tack of dyspepsia from wbi'h he la.
been Tor many years past Il SUFFERED.
Commissioner Bowling has sold his farm Ia
the 9th district TO gentleman from Baltimore,
who will make it his future home.
Mr.. Joseph Stein, postmaster at Cross
Rosds, has resigned and recommends the ap-
rointmentoi Joseph O. Stein.
Mrs. Mary Scott, widow Of the late Dr.
Scott, Of this village, whose illness was an
nounced in previous issue, is dead.
Two vessels loaded with lumber tor Cap
tain Thomas L. Twford are being unloaded
at Port Tobacco warehouse.
/ Deputy Clerk Robert I. Digges, recently
hurt ia runaway while en route to church,
is so much improved as to be able to dispense
with his cane.
Frank ]. Gels, who will be remembered as
engineer at Ammon's Mil, when it was ope.
rated here Twelve years ago, died IN Alexan-
dria on April 18th, after long illness of con-
sumption, aged 81.
Mr.. A. Harris Lambert, Of Baldnore, and
Masters Frank and Fred Button, of w ashington,
and Annapolis, spent the Easter holidays In
this village, with their mother, Mrs. NJ. f..
Wade.
Mr.. A W. Neale will enter upon the dis
charge of his duties in the Office of Clerk of
the Court of Appeals at Annapolis on the LIST
Of May at a salary Of 500 per month. The
genial ex-school examiner is receiving the con-
gratulatons OF his many friends on his good
fortune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
More Sheep Killed.

Judge F. A. Richmond is the latest suf
ferer hy reason of the ravages Of the costly,
lei 1nlieless, cur On Sunday morning las.
six of his fine ewes were kIled and others in
iured by the cogs of a nei2hbor. VIII hot the
Commissioners show as much consideration
for the farmers, who engage Ia a valuable in
dustry, ana put tax on dogs for their benefit,
as they have recently shown for the poor lit
lie barefooted celored poIs for whose benefit,
principally they have put tax on Gro" heads!
Enferprising bows are greatly encouraged in
the belief that by proper eflrts, now that the
tax on crows has been reImposed, th't a
rooi liyins can be Is m dc by letting
other enployments alone and devoting their
time exclusively to the Gro" busiressi and,
that important industry is
boomipp But, alas. sheep husbandry is a a
stand sin, and that condition is due to the
dog. or the Insane tear Of him sho"n by cur
COUNTY fathers, who clnnot see their way qnita
so clear o get rs many votes by taxing him
as II ey hope TO secure N account o. The aid,
recently extended by them, u the important
crow industry.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

Trying TO Arouse Race PreJndIces.
The obstruetionhts of this county, who
would have been among those who derided
Robert Fulton when he frst announced his
discovery that steam would in the future be
the propeling force of tie world, had they
lived at that period, are still puzziing their
brains for arguments 20 prove that the remov-
al of the county seat to point on the railroad
where transportation facilities are at hand,
will not be an advantage to the people at large,
Every argument, so called, is brought forth,
and the absurdity Of many of them are SO APP
parent that they bat make those who use them
the laughing stock of thinning people. For
instance When it is coolly asserted that be-
cause a resident of La Plata is occasionally laid
up with an attack Of rheumatism, contracted
thirty years ago while doing duty in the army,
or that gentleman formerly a resident OF
Port Tobacco, but now resident Of La Plata
mas mad an attack of diptheria, since his resi-
dence in the latter pace, as proof that La
Plata is more unhealthy place than Port
Tobacco, where nobody will live, the absurd
ity 10 apparent to the most obtuse mind.
When 1t is further argued, as was done in
the last issue Of the Times, that because the
colored people were prevented by resident of
La Plata, and political adherent Of the Times,
fiom dancing in harm, for fear that his
premises might be destroyed by fire through
the carelessness of some one of the hundreds
who would have been nalienilnce as an ar.
gument to prejudice, aud thus induce the col
ored people to vote against the removal Of the
Court House to Ia Plata because the owner
of said b4rn lAg1rs the removal
We tauk that is an argu-
ment about which the least said the better,
tor we do not care to be a party, as We never
! Re been 10 assist in spreading
any thing th.t will arc ise the prejndires of
one race against the other and we must say
We we're mot only surprised out greatly shock
ed l. think th,t cur ueishlor, who for the
sake Of accomplishing its purpose Of getting
votes against the Court lioui remaval, would
use such an argument. Tnat small business
/ otappealiag to r,ce prejnine has, heretofore,
according 10 the fIhi.s, been done by Others
Mt Of its same political faith, and not of the
SINE high moral and in eiectu,I stAnling,
eIc., etc, for ston the Tins is supposed to
be lhe monthplec- As we sill in the begin
mig Of This Coerl II use gus i'm, We
repeat no~, let TIE 4 lest,a he decided n its
merits witaoat race, pe s"nal, or political pre-
.juiire, AMI al so,i citilsus will abide ~
5 al decision.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

The comfy Commissioners mel IN Tues
dav last for the transaction Of general business.
The county mulcsrhat mad been n the htnus
OF parties 10 be wln,erel Nere brought in aud
turned over to the Boaii, an'i the acevnnt'
for wlutering same were presented and paid
The State aud county nOnis of lessrS. George
". Price and John b. Norris, recently APP
pointed tax collectors OF the LIST, and 2nl DIS
lri:ts. were iel lnl approved Tue nOnds
of ro I'd supervisors, WrIgat, Mlstead, and
Swami, were filed MI approved and the road
muies Tor their respective districts we're deiy-
cred 10 them. An order was passed directing
former supervisors to turn over all road TN
plements belonging TO their respective corps.
The question OF opening II new road through
the lands of Mr. Joseph Rttclltfe was discuss
ed but fail action III the matter was postpon.
ed until tue uext meeting. 1t was ordered
th II notice pu hsled IN the county papers o
70 imposing OF the rOu Ity on rows, owls,
hawk scalps Also that notice he inserted
IN the county papers that a par OF road mules
are needed, and that two mules will he sold at
public auction at tneir next meeting. IL was
ordered that the appointment OF Judges oi
Election tie postponed unuI next meeting. =
IL was ordered that The collectors, -~nO nave
MT fled tnelr uOnis must do 50 ~ nexi
Tuesday
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
No Mi statement

1t isa well known rule oil the journalist.
profession that when me journal quotes from
Ianother for the purpose of criticism that the
whole, and not a portion of an arli i nj 5
quoted Our venerable old neiehbor. the
Times Ignores that wen known rule, no seyer.
and in IT'S last issue quotes from us only Il nor
ton II AN article, and attempts to show ~ ii
how Ridiculous we are in the discussion oi
the Court lie use question. We are well aware
superior wisdom belongs exclusively 10 our
Deighbor but we think it should be as fair as
we are naturally led to suppose it would be
~ reason Of its assumption of lutetlertu ii
superiority. Sad, too our venerable old
trend, VINO We fear has got the courthouse
phonla, charges US with u missttieu eni #
iaets. Now that is dreadful, and lust think
oil H. to have the Charge made by The Times
whose facts could not by ans possibility be
incorrectly We stated IN our last issue that
the Court House bonds would bear 4 per cont
interest, because OF that we were CHARGED with
Il mIsstaIement OF fact The law reads that
the interest on the bonds shall not exceed +
per cent 1t does no; follow that they cannot
be tioated ats less per cent. We have been
assured me and again, and it is our ouinion.
that the bonds eau be Hoated ut rer rent
and as proof that fact Mr.. B d iTubmnn
Is the present holder Of Chasles county bond,
at per cent therefore our statement that the
bones would bear 4 per cent interest Was not
a misstAtement OF fact. We have no intention
or amy desire, nor will We knowingly make
any misstate1lent OF facts on this lnuoftant
question.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

An old physician, retired from practice
having bad Tlacrd IN his hands hy an Eas
India missionary the formula Of simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy aud permanent
cue Of Consumption. Bronchitis, CtArrh,
Asthma and all throat and LHrg Affections,
also positive and radical cure for Nervou:
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
hayiHg tested its wonderful curative powers
10 thousands Of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to bis suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated 10y this motive aud desire to reliev'
human suffering will send free Of charg'
to all who desire il, this recipe, IN German,
French or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by adj
blessing with stamp, naming this paper
W. A. MOVES, $40 Powers Block, Roches-
ter, New York. NH 6-y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
"wednesday, May 9Th, 1899,
A CARD.

In Plata, April 2lst, 1892.
In view ofihe contemplated removal of our
county seat from Port Tobacco to La Plata,
have pleasure in informing the people o.
Charles county that should the pending cleo
tion result in favor ofsuch removal that shal
furnish such land in la Plata as may, in the
Judgment of the Building Committee, be nee
essary for site for the Court House. Jail and
other public buildings, aud at such, aud an,
place the said Committee may select; and
do hereby obligste myself to furnish the said
sufficient land, aud deed the same to the coun
", without any charge whatever
MARSHALL CHAPMAN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

Mrs. STROLLER, wife of Rev. r. A. Stroth-
er, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
died at her home near Winchester Va, Gu
Ftiday morning of last week a.el thirty Ave
years. The deceased lady was Miss Carson,
Of Riverton, Va. Mr. Strother, while pas or
on the Chiies Circuit, resided at la Plata,
and during the time Of his residence there
lie, and his estinsble wife, made many friends
who will le4ru with sincere regret of the
death OF Mrs Strother.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Ex:(;oysrnot Bowie.

The Baltimore Sunday News in recent
issue gave an interesting account of events in
which cx-Governor Oden Bowie took an active
part in his early life. The ex-GoSernor Is
still in control of the many busy enterprises
with which he has long been identified and
holds very prominent place
in the esteem OF the public
throughout the State; but especially in
his native county where he still continues
to reside. No man in his county, and few,
if any, in Southern Maryland, enjoys
greater popularity or exercises greater inau.
'nce. Long live the genial and brave old ex.
Governor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
1t Helms Berand ponbt.

1t is argued by the anti-court house NOV
ers that at is we'll known that court houst
does not build town" That is partly tru'
only, for if being the capital Of a county is no
considered an acquisition to country village
and something additional to help make said
village flourishing and prosperous town
Why is il that heated and litter controversies
have arisen in so many of the new counties in
the West, and which, in inuumerabls instance
have led to hloodshed, between rivals towns
for the location of the county seA'7
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

You have heard your friends and neighbors
talking about it, You may yourself be one
of the many who know from personal expert
ence just how good a thing is. ifyou have
ever tried il, you are one It's staunch fri:uds,
because the wonderful thing about it is that
when once given a trial, DR.. Kings New Dis
covery ever after holds place in the house.
II you have never used il aud should be atilict-
ed with a cough, cold or any throat, lung or
chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give
it fair trial. 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded. Trial bottles free at w. W.
Padgett's store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Religions Notices.

There will be Divine Service and Iiol,
Communion 10 Christ Church, Port Tobacco
on Sunday next, April 24th, 1892, at a. m
Easter offerings will becollecied
Rev. J. G. Sedwich will preach ID.
al Shiloh ". E. Church, South. Sunday next
24ih, at IL o'clock a. M, and same day at Ii
Plata at Il p N.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Tired of the Party Lash.

The following resolutions, adopted by The
Pomonkey Farmers Alliance and laid before
the County Alliance at it's last meeting
was endorsed by that body with bu1
three dissenting votes.
ResOlced by Pomonkey Alliance No. 6, Thai
we heartily endorse the action Of the St, Louis
Conference.
Resolped further, That the point is reached
when we will no longer give our support 70
tie unfolding of a party name, but will sup
mort unequivocalIy the platform ofprincpals
setforth by the St. Louis conference.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Nay Behind the rin,es AZ usnal.

A subscriber ~rit.s, that not~Isstand-
ing Il e claim of superiority made by llr'no-
Gratis, they are way behini ths isuortnt Re-
tublIcans, on ornthology. The Commission
ere should, lie thinks, real the agricultural
reports on the d-slructivenrSs Of tirds-hawks
owls, and crows, inclnded-aud thel vii
gather some surprising, but nevertheless val
liable information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Will Not Locate Here.

At the recent rommenc .ment of tie Ia
nous University of Mary land. there was hui
one medical graduate from this eounty. DR.
Thomas ). owen, sou OF Mr.. Thomas I Gwen.
OF this village, who, MS was 10 he expected
FROM his steady aud stdlious habits, gtaf1H'
ted with high h1nors. DR.. Owen will, Hite
a sfEuit -ssat nj .saIit, 's5c'sSe 'sse'eeF sor
ton OF the State To praStice his chosen prOles
sion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Deatii Of a Well Known Business Man

Mr.. Eadock Williams, died at the resi-
dence of his son, Mr.. ~. Williams, in Wash
ington, D G., on April 18th, 1892. aged 81
years. Mr.. Williams had been In the wood
and coal business in that city for more than
&c years. ana he made many acquaintance
and true friends in this county during bis long
business career. He was born ia the District
of Columbia, but was of an old Maryland
family.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

The Dest salve in the world for cuts, bruis.
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheun, feyor sores. lei.
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, rorns. and mi
skin eruptions, and positively cares plies or
no pay required. y is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
ed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
A sound Legnl Opinion.

ney, Clay county, Texas, says: Have you used
Electric Bitters with most happy results. My
brother also was very low with Malarial fever
and iaundice but was cured nv timely oil
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life" Mr.. u. l. WiieOx5o OF Horse
Cave, KY, adds a like testimony, saying: lie
positively believes he would have died, had II
not been for Electric Bitters. This great rene
dy will ward off, as well as cure all Malaria
diseases, and for all kidney. liver and stomach
disorders stands unequaled. Price so cent:
and Ell at W. w. Padgett's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY MEET.
INGS aud COUNTY
CONVENTION.

The Republican Voters Of Charles county
are requested to meet in their respective die
tricts at the usual places Of voting,
Saturday, April card, 1892,
between the hours of and D. M, to cleo
by ballot, FIVE Delegates to meet in County
Convention,
Monday, April 25th, 1909,
at IL m, in the Court House, in Port Tobacco
TO elect three Delegates TO represent Charlie;
county IN the Republican State Convention
which meets st Frederick City, on
"wednesday, May 9Th, 1899,
10 select four Delegates at large, and feur Al
iernates, to represent the State Of Maryland
10 the Republican National Convention, to i,
held at Minneapolis, or
Tuesday, June 9TH. 1899,
aud also TO nominate two candidates for Presi
deu,lsl Electors at large, also to elect three
delegates 10 the Fifth District Convention,
which meets at Anuapolis, on
wednesday,, April 27th, 1892,
for the purpose of selecting two delegates aud
two siiernates to represent said district in
said National Republican Convention, and to
neminate one elector for said district
BY order State Cen Com. for Charles Co.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was 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, 1892-04-15
Potatoes for Sale.

Early Rose Potatoes for sale in Port TC
hacco at Mrs. NJ. + Wade's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
A. PosEY, Publisher.
ESTARLlSHEn I'M ls74-

Terms Of advertising; For plain matter
81 90 per square IS linesl for the first lnser-
ion, rs cents for each subsequent insertion
Rule and figure matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
YEARLY PATEc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
Fotal mS Qusontl.

s- The 0fes Of he lSDsPEsDENr has been
removed to the Jrst floor Of The Masonic Hall,
imnedGtety oPpo'us he Episcopal CAasreh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
UNDERTAKEN. UNDERTAKEN
p. w. ROBY,
AT
CoX'S STATION.

HAvlNG purchased Of C. F. HAYDEN a,
Coxs Station his hearse and under
takers fixtures, | am prepared &c furnish Plain
and Cl0,h Covered Caskets and Collins of the
latest styles and also Gloss White Collins
for children at the lowest prices
Mr., Hayden extends to his patrons his sim
cere thanks for the encouragement given him
while in the business, and asks the same good
will for my success. jy 3I1m
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or overwork will be relieved by taking
BP0iCH'S Iron Bitters. Genuine
has trade mark ani crossed red lines Oh wrapper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-04-15
xorday, April a5th, 1909,

between the hours Of a and p. M, to elect
by ballot, Eve Delegates to meet in County
Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-08
POLITICAL.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 4th, 1892.
To the Republican Electors of the State of Con-

HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 4th, 1892
To the Republican Electors of the State of Con-
In accordance with the call of the republican
national committee, a state convention of dele
gated @ tai Of the republican party in
O'Clock p. m, for the PURPOSE Of elsetins four
publican national convention, to be held at Min
neapolis, MINI June 7th, 1885, to appoint a state
come before said convention.
presentation 81 credentials, and for organsaton.
In accordance with the rules of the party the
to the national Convention, the formula,
ton Of state GENITAL eom@ittee viii occur On
the selection Of district delegates and aiternates
viii be held d at IL o'clock noon on the fourth day
The electors Of the state, without regard to
past political Affiliations, who believe in repub-
icy, are Cordially invited to Participate in the
primaries for the selection of delegates to this
Each town is entitled to twice as many dele.
gates to the state convention as it has represen-
tatiyes In the general assembly. The primaries
ries town committees must be chosen to serve
cessors are appointed: IN the event Of a vacan-
cy In any delegation, it only be filed by ap-
Ser or members Of such Delegation. Such sub
stitute delegate must be resident of the town
he represents. .--e 49,. - r.,
It is the duty of the chairman of each town
committee to send copy OF the credentials Of
the delegates OF his town to the secretary of the
republican state central committee at least four
days prior to the meeting Of the convention.
AUSTIN BRAINARD, HERnERT e. BENTON,
Secretary. Chairman.
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CON.
vENTIoN.
The republican electors Of the Second con-
greesional district OF Connecticut are hereby
notified to elect delegates to . district conven-
ton to be held at Hartford, in Foot Guard hall,
on Wednesday, May 4th, at ~ O'Clock noon.
Tho business OF the convention will be to elect
two delegates and two alternates to the republi-
can national -conventton 70 be held at Min.
neapoliA MIMI, juno 2, 16o2.
Each town u entitled To- the same number Of
delegates a. TO the state convention, hald on the
same dabe and at the same place, and the sans
fected to attend the state convention.
2. p F:, MAa1Rr sas,a. second congreadona,
ca. At1AIDTM District Connittss. I
Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-08
Efmanrtal.

The Coal stocks Leaders in Activity
New Ene land a Mark for the Bears
In the Early Dealings. But IL Rallies
Later i'm the Day-Richmond and
West Point Securities Strong-The
Close Quiet and Firm.
NEW YORK. April Z.
At the stock exchange here to-day the coal
stocks, while not occupying so prominent a po-
sition in the trading, were still fairly the leaders
in activity. Delaware and Hudson, on asser-
tions OF recent purchases by the vanderbilts, ad.
vanced to 149. The others failed to follow, and
Reading exhibited during large portion of the
day a refractory temper and failed to rise above
it's first price. while Lackawanna declined mate
rally on light transactions New England was
still a fair mark for the bears in the early deal
ings, but rallied Handsomely toward noon. North
ern Pacific preferred was weak and declining
throughout the entire session. The Richmond
and West Point securities were strong. The up
ward movement in Delaware and Hudson met a
large amount Of stock for sale and the improve
ment all but lost at the close, realzations In
the whole list in the afternoon fairly wiping out
the mornings gains. The most pronounced
strength was seen in the indust rails and Cordage
and Cotton Oil were conspicuous for gains. The
general list was more active than usual, but fol-
lowed at q safe distance the movements among
the leaders, and prices tonight are only slightly
changed from those OF last evening. The close
was quiet, but firm.
Richmond and West Point fives gained So per
cent.
Following are the closing prices. reported by
Prince & WHITLEY. bankers aud brokers, 81
Broadway, n. Y, and Is Center street. New Ha-
ven Conn
Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-08
Vol. Tx.

With jzyiaag cOLOrs we have
carried CONSERVATION in the camp OF
every imitator and counterfeiter
who has attempted to make money
on the reputation of the world-re-
nowned Carlsbad Sprudel Salts.
There is but one such place, and we
are the sole agents in the United
States for its products. The Carls-
bad Sprudel Salts are nothing but
the Carlsbad treatment put up in
bottles ready for your use at very
reasonable price. Have you ever
tried them2 Men and women OF
sedentary habits will find renewed
pleasure in life if they will take
them. 1t removes false adipose It's
sue, and replaces it with that muscle
and bone which is absolutely nee
essary for comfort and health
Look out for counterfeits. The
genuine have the name, Eisner &
Mendelson Co., N. Y, Sole Agents.
on every bottle. u