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

Candlemas Day.-Last Tuesday, Febru-
AIRY 2nd, was Candlemas Day, in the ecclesias-
teal calendar the feast Of the Publication Of
the Virgin Mary. 1t is observed in Catholic
Churches with procession in which lighted
candles are carried. On the same day are
blessed the candles that are required for SER
vice during the following year; hence Candle
mas
There is an old belief current il. most parts
Of Europe that fine Condemns Day fore
shadows severe winter. The same belief is
prevalent in the United States, where tire End
ofFebruary is popularity known as Ground Hog
Day. The tradition is that on this day the
ground hog makes his first appearance after
his winters nap. If the sun is shining so that
he sees his shadow be becomes frightened and
returns to his hole, which prognosticates six
weeks of severe weather. II the day is cloudy
the ground hog does not return at once to bis
den, which foreeils mild weather.
As the sun shore sufficiently bright on
Tuesday last for the little prognosticator tc
see his shadow, he went back in his hole and
we poor unfortunates are to have continue
ton Of bad weather for six weeks
As it seems to be the belief of many that The
Governor can or should be able to do al
things, we are seriously contemplating the
getting up of petition asking ''our repre-
sentatiyes" in the Legislature to pass law
giving the Governor power TO appoint an nc
tive Democrat, with power to kill on sight al
;he ''cussed" ground hogs, SO tina
our winters will, hereafter, end at Candlemas
Day
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Telegraph or Telephone lines SEN
ator Posey has introduced hill 10 compel all
rail roadsln this State to pu, up iele, raph o.
telephone lines along their respective routes
The 4meriean of Tu siay last in speaking
of this bill says:
Senator Posey is after the railroad compa.
MES rum ing lines through Southern Mary.
land. To night be introduced bill which
provides that all such companies running pas
senger trains shall be obliged TO construct tel
egraph or telephone service along the entire
| line. Failure to do 80 is made punishable by
a fine Of 800. In speaking of his bill Sena-
tor Posey cited as an instance Of this negle,i
line running through Southern Maryland
which had neither telegraph nor telephone
service for a distance of over forty miles. This
is source of much unnecessary worry, a.
trains are often delayed on that part Of the
road, and relatives and friends, unable to as
certain the cause, are sorey troubled lesl
there should have been an accident and those
they know are injured. In case of accidents
and any one is injured, such party has to be
hauled considerable distance before he can
receive medical attention, or must wait until
truck can go for aid and return.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05


Mr.. Julian Cox Is having some needed re
pairs put on the Centennial Hotel.
Miss Nellie Medley is visiting her cousin,
Miss Hattie Luhn, in Annapolis.
Mr.. John s. Warren, Of Pomonkey, is said
to be dangerously i'll with the grip.
Mr.. 7. Douglas wech son Of Mr. Thomai
NJ. WEIGH, Esq, is seriously III in Washing
ton, D. o.
The County Commissioners, the School
Board, and Orphans Court will all meet on
Tuesday next.
Ex-Judpe W. Il. W. Rowe lost valuable
horse on Monday night last, at his farm near
Pomfret. The animal was sick but short
time previous to It's death.
The fascinating young Charles county
widow, Mrs. Julia s. Musehette, is visiting
friends in Annapolis, and, as here, is the ad-
mired Of all admirers.
Mr.. HYDE refused to appear, and a mol pros
was entered by Justice Peter w. Roby on
Tuesday last, in the case Of Frank HemsleY,
charged with stealing Mr.. Hydes oyercoat.
Mr.. B. W. B. McPerson and daughter, who
have been quite i'll with the grip are much
improved. The aged sister Of Mr.. Mcpherson
is down with the disease and is reported in a
dangerous condition.
For obstructed breathing AMI 'stufiiness'
indicating something wrong and heralding
nasal catarrh, use Old Saul's Catarrh Cure,
the unfailing relief and cure for this ailment.
Twenty-Five cents box.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
After Om,e.-PoIiti.al aspIrnu,s

After ON - Political aspirmnts fr put
lie pap were numerous in Port Tobacco on
Tuesday last, and numbers were on hand but
tou-boling the bosses, trying to get their pr I'm
Use Of endorsement to the respective positions
10 which said aspiran.s are casting longing
eyes. Johnny Webb" was on hand smiling
and confident that in the near future be would
tread the quarter deck Of that gallant ship Of
our 'navie," the Katie Hines. But it was
whispered around that bis turn has net yet
come for such good things, and that he must
be satisfied with some thing not quite SO i'm
portant. The aspirants for State tobacco in
spector who were in town did not wear the
same cheerful and confident look as of yore,
which we learned was due TO the fact that J.
7 NJ. RaIey, st. Mary's, the ''crey Fox
Of Southern Maryland politics, was develop
ing unusual strength for the position, and
that because Of the numerous weighty endorse
ments being placed on file with the Governor,
his chances for appointment as inspector Of
one Of the warehouses is increasing daily, in
fact ii is generally believed that be will be the
appointee, in that event Charles county aspi-
rants will be left out. Would be assessors,
collectors, and road supervisors, were also on
hand, and each sought in turn to get the ear
Of the bosses and each eloquently told
what they had done to rid this county Of me
gro domination" hoping thus to favorably
impress the autocratic bosses of the Democrat
&c party in this county who are the sole dis
peusers of patronage. Some, in fact many,
will be disappointed and then, -
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neserirtira Of Charles Cour

Descriptive or Charles County.-At
the request of mary subscribers we publish in
tod " 5 issue the article descriptive Of Charles
county which appeared in the Baltimore
American Of the 10th instant The article
was written by the special correspondent oil
the american In this county nj the request o.
the Americon which is engaged in the laud =
BILE effort TO make known to the outside wor d.
| by carefully written articles from correspond
ems in each county, the resources and
advantages of Maryland, with view OF At
'ruacung Immigrants.
Those Of our citizens who hv enterprise
and the desire 10 help get settlers here, could
contribute to that desirable end BY securing
copies OF this Issue of the IspEpESDExr whic,
we have at reasonable rates, aud sendin.
them outside the State to fieuds or oihe !;
who will thus be, in part made acquainted
with Charles county, aud the many export +
mites awaiting those wishing to secure cheat
homes.
Get copies OF this weeks issue and md
them abroad remembering always that G0d
helps those only who help themselves
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

A Golden Nugget "A strange novelty is
this golden tauIe corn. with Its beautiful rich
cream color. 1t is claimed BY those who
know it that it i, very sweet, early and ten
der, aud superior corn. We notice Wick
recommends it very highly. The Floral Guide,
which comes to us bringing a bouquet oil
Carnations on thu front cover, with a splendid
bunch of Brilliant Poppiss on the back, gives
full descIpti Of this new corn, which is
only Is cents packet. VicK Floral Guide
is worth place in the home Of any one who
expects to make .arden the coming spring
By all means send ten cents to James yick s
Sons, Rochester, n. Y, tor the Guide, and
you can dedact this amount from your first
order, 1t will pay you we'll
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Fire.-The store house Of Mr. B Hos
AID, al Lothair, on the b. / P R. R, va.
destroyed by fire ut an early hour on We'd
nesday morning The fire, it is asserted,
originated from detective aae, 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 AT
pstAirs window. They managed to save TIT
mail and express matter kept in the postoficr
but all else was destroyed. We learn tina
the building and contents had an insuranc,
Of $l40O, but this we have been unable Il
verify.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Orphans Court.-The Orphans Court
met on Tuesday last with all The judges pres

Orphans Court.-The Orphans Court
met on Tuesday last with all the Judges pres
ent.
Walter s Hamilton and w. Hamilton vii.
liams made application for letters of admins
tration on estate of tue late VIM. Hamilton,
bond fixed at $4,000
Bond of Samuel Garner on estate of Charlie,
G Hawkins, filed and approved, and letters
issued TO Garner.
| The petition off. 7. S. Tennisou. admins
traitor of Judith Jameson against John T. Da-
Wis and wife, to show cause hy certain prop
erty is not delivered to petitioner, was contin-
ued to next session.
Pere Wilmer, Jr., administrator Of George
W Ross, filed inventory, and an order was
passed for sale of said deeedenls personal es-
tate.
VIM. P. Harvey made application for let
tiers of administration Of the late .,ames M.
Harvey.
Samuel 7. Swami filed his first and 6nal &C.
count as administrator of P. B. Swami.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Skeep Killed. Dogs got into the flock
of sheep bel,nging to Senator Posey on bis
Mill Farm, near this village, on Monday night
last, and killed two and severely injured q
third. The dogs that did the damage be-
longed, it is said, to Mr.. J. Harris Stonestreei
aud Charles Gray, colored man. Both Of
them will be disposed Of. The continued de
struction Of valuable focks by worthless curs
acts as a strong deterrent to enterprising citi-
zens, who make earnest effort to build up an
Industry that will benefit all classes Of OUT
people. The necessity for tax on dogs, to
create a fund to reimburse those who have
ilocks injured or destroyed, becomes more and
more apparent each day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Attended the Banquet banquet
was given to members Of the Maryland Legis-
latare on Wednesday night at Annapolis BY
Senators German and Gibson, and all the
delicacies of the season, with champagne to
wash them down, were in quantities sufficient
to satisfy, for time at least, all the hungry
Democrats in and out Of the Legislature who
were on hand. Among the number Of
Charles eountiaus present were Messrs. F. N.
Cox, j.. Samuel Turner, 7. II. Farrall, Alex
ander Haislip, P. R. Wills, John I. Brad
dock, john 7. Davis, and Julian Cox. A
large number Of others from this county at
tended, but we have been unable to learn
their names.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
uoNsu,lprinA .uREp.

An old hjsician, retired ffnm practice.
having had lacri IN his hands 10y an East
India missionary the formula Of II simple veg
etabe remedy Tor the speedy and permanent
cure Of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catafrh,
Asthma and all throat and Lnrg Affections,
also positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested it's wonderful curative powers
In thou snds Of eases, has felt it his duty 10
make it known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuaied ~ this motive and a desire to relier,
human suffering. | will send free Of charg,
to all win desire IL, this reripe, IN German,
French or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by ad-
blessing win stamp, naming this paper
W. A. NUl rs, $40 Powers Block, Isoclics-
ter, New York. mn 6-y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the lite of the individual Such q
remarkab event Is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good heslth llis
been attained Is gratefully blessed. Hence i
is that 50 much is lIeatd in praise Of Elecsri,
Bitters. So many feel they owe their restori-
ton to alth, to the use o. the Great Alters-
tive and runic. II you are troubled with any
disease OF kidneys, liver or sloma, h, OF Lon
or short st finding you will surely find reiit
by use Of Electric Buffers. Sold Mt soc, aud
81 per bottle al W. " Padgetis store
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Death Of a Promising Physician

DR.. J. 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 ana promise, and had Iu-
crative practice in Alexandria, which be 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 E. Harmon,
Of this county, who survives him with one
child.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Thslr l.nsInss. nonmlng.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at w. w. Padgetts
store as their giving away to their customers
Of so m ny free trial hotties OF Dr.. Kings
New Dis overy for consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very valuable ar
tice fro the fact that il always cares and
never disappoiuts Coughs, colds, asthma.
bronchitis, Group, and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test il be-
fore bnyiag by getting trial bottle free,
large size ST. Every hottie warranted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
indicated 10 Adiutant Boswell, IN

well known Baltimore composer Of piano, and
other music, R. NJ. Suits. has dedicated a
new piece Of piano music entitled the Royal
Guards, to Adjatant Fl, Heber Boswell Of the
ist Regiment N. N. @. The music has tru.
" martial air, aud is said to be by those who
know, one Of the best Of the eminent com
possrs predictions. The dedication of the
same to our handsome young adjuiant is
quite compliment but not andessrved, as
bis great interest ia fall things military is
well known throughout the State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
Contested Ele,tiou Ease

Contested Election Case. An order has
been filed in the clerks office By Senator Posey
counsellor contestant, signed by Judge Brooke
in the contested election case ofstonestreet 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 Taesday the Feb
ruary Perm, which Is the third Tuesday Of
shis month The order also provides that
proof either oral or documentary, may be Of
Sered by either side. A copy Of the order
was served on Mr. Matthews by the Sheriff on
Tuesday last. Mr.. Matthews took the oath of
office one day last week in Annapolis before
Judge Briscoes
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Marriage MIR. Jam W. NARROW and
Ms. Mary J. Berry, were married at St
Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday last. :
The groom is a son of Mr.. A. W. NARROW, 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
Roty, Esq, of Waldorf Our congratula-
ms are rendered the happy couple.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
school Commissioners Meeting.

$50
School Commissioners met on Tuesday last
with all the members present. Hon. y. j
Maddox, late examiner and secretary TO the
board, was present and turned the books and
papers over to his successor, Mr.. Berry. who
filed bis bond with Dr.. P. ". Hawkins, II. T,
Owen and Gen. A. G. Chapman.
Miss Noilie Ferry, sister Of the late F. NJ.
Perry, who has been teaching in her late
brothers school in Piccawaxen during his
fatal illness, was before the board to be exam
med. 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 viii meet again on Tues
day 9th.
Notice Of other meetings aud pay days, will
be found elsewhere.
Subscribe ~ tue lndek endsnt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Tax the D0gs.--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 thinned out and
the chances thus lessencd Of death by ;he hor-
rible disease.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Death of Mrs. Guard. The many
friends in this county of Mr.. Robert Guard,
the popular clerk at the American Hotel, in
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 bereaved husband in this,
his hour Of great affection.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
R. t. HALEY, Secretary.

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

Alliance MeetIng.-Tbere will be a
meeting Of the Charles County Farmers ALI
ance and Industrial Union, at Port Tobacco,
on Saturday, February 18th, 1892, at Il
o'clock, for The purpose of discussing matters
ofimportauce to the Alliance. All members
Of the Order, in COED standing, are invited to
attend said meeting.
r. I. HALEY, Secretary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Died, on the morning of January 9th,
1882, Of diabetes, FASTENED by ''La Grippe, =
Worth, oldest son OF J. V. and Roberta Pad
gett, aged is years. 8 months, and rs days.
Taongh cast down we are not forsaken,
Though afflicted not alone.
Thou hast given and thon hast taken,
Blessed Lord Tbs will be done.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05
promoted--O4plain John A. Kelchar

Promoted captain John A. Keteham
has resigned command of the steamer John +
Tygert, plying between Washii gton and
baltimore, aud 0. Sprigg Simmons mate Of
the Sue under Captain Geoghegan, has been
romoted 70 the position by the company. :
Captain Simmons is familiar with all the
landings, is acqusinted with business msn
along the Potomac and his promotion is re-
garded as being justl, Que because OF his c,pa-
bile and Efficient perform .nce Of duty, as sec
ond officer of the Sue.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Purchased the Ceanty Right.--Nessrs
T. H. Medley and Julian Cox have purchased
the RICH: to sell, in this county, patent fasten-
ings to horse collars. An advertisement 1e-
scrptive of the invention will be inserted in
the INDEPENDENT in the near future 1t is said
to be a good article.
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, chapoed hands, chilblains, corns. and all
skin cru Jtons, aud positively cares piles, nr
no pay required. II is guaranteed to givs
perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Prics
IS cents per box. For sale by W. W. Pad
gett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Notice.-All cattle found trespassing on
the farm known as "Chandler's Hope" will
be impounded and fees collected before the
owners Of such trespassing cattle will be per-
mitted to take them away
H. HEBER BOSW ELL,
D. WEBSTER WENCK.
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 ,ha Court. J. B. MAfTiNGLY,
Register Of Wills
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

When Baby was sick. we gave her castofia
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, 1892-02-05

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or overwork will be relieved BY taking
BroWn's Iron Bifters. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-05

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter
tl.oo per square 70 lines) for the first inser-
ton, rs cents for each subsequent insertion.
Rule and figure matter double the above rates.
Obituary notices half rates.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-26

TRUSTEE'SS ALE.-BY VIRTUE OF DEED
IL, j. OF trust executed to me on the 3Oth day of
MAJ May LSW' by James Bayliss and Lila, his wife,
Hastings Court OF the city of Roanoke in deed
oooK 3D. Page pa. to secure to Sarah Chaunccy
Savage, Of the city OF philadelphia. debt Of
100000, therein mentioned, with legal inter, ST
thereon from the date of said decd PAYABLE semi.
annually, and containing waiver of the home
stead exemptions default having been made in
the payment of interest on said bond, and being
required by the party secured to- do, will orcr
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 25TII DAY OF MAY
1Sla In front of the courthouse in the CITY of
as the G tsg"Ge property known
avenue In the said city, together with the furni.
turc and fixtures, bounded and described in said
deed as follows:
"BeginninS ut a point on tho south side OF
kaliroad avenue y feet cast from Jefferson
street; thence along said avenue south s. degrees
10 minutes cast 80 feet to corner: thence south
2dcgrees y minutes west 100 feet TO u corner:
thence north 81 degrees Il minutes west 80 feet
TO corner; thence north degrees Is minutes
cast 100 feet to the beginning. containing 5000
square feet and known as lots Nos. ID and 49, ward
james Bayliss by the Roanoke Land aud I'm.
provemcnt Company by deed dated the LIST day OF
August, lSSa and OF record In tie clerks Office OF
the Corporation Court of the city or Roanoke,
dccu DOCK II, page 2j; and also all the hotel TX.
lures, furniture. carpets and. in short all the
personal property now in the said building or
hereafter TO he placed in the said building nv rho
said James Bay iss for the purpose OF PROPERLY
conducting II as hotel"
OE cALL Oue-lOUrtn or the purchase
money in cash, the balance upon n credit OF one
TWO and three years from the day of SALE carry
ally for which bonds will be taken from the pur.
chaser in equa amounts, to he secured BY n deed
of trust upon the premises.
RICHARD ii. BAKER, JR,
Trustee.
BY consent OF parties the sale OF this property
has been postponed until Tuesday, june lith. At
same hour and place.
RICHARD IL. BAKER, JR
Trustee.
BY consent of all parties concerned the above
sale has been postponed to Friday June 2i
RICHARD II. BAKER. LR.,
~ tus Trustee.