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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The Columbian bell is to b
Troy, on June Sth. This date
lected because it was on june stl
that a committee of the Ger
Congress, consisting of Thoma
son, Benjamin Franklin, Roge
man and Robert Il. Livingston.
pointed to draw up a declaratio
dependence embodying the St
Richard Henry Lees resolution
duced the day before. That cor
drew up the Declaration of Il
dence, which was adopted on il
and on July 4th Of this year the
bian bell will first peal out its
notes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The chief of the secret service
ion. Treasury Department, has il
circular describing new counterl
United States silver certificate IL
discovered 10 be in circulation
he series of 1886, check letter
belrng the signature OF W. S.
Grams, Registe-, and Il II. Ne
Treasurer, aud has a small scallopel
The portrait Of Gen. Grant is poor
graved, having scratchy appeal
aud some Of the lettering is irregu
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The Society of the Army and Navy Of
the Confederate States in the State OF
Maryland has chartered the steamer Bal
timore to carry resident Confedera'es
and Others to Richmond on the 3lst in
slant, to witness the ceremonies attend
ing the reinterment of the remains Of
Jefferson Davis.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The States of Virginia and Tennessee
have fer years been engaged in a legal
controversy over the town of Bristol -
The State line has been supposed to run
along the main street of the town.
There are two City Councils. two
Mayors AMI two sets of police. A set
Element of the dispute appears as far
off as ever.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The Cumberland Presbyterian A.
bly,. which is religious body
small Importance. has taken the lie.
the great Presbyterian family on
matter of admitting women as delegates
to the higher councils 1t will not BE-
many years before other assemblies will
follow this example. and women will
prove that they can be trusted to assist
in the legislation of the church as we'll
as to lead in the work of the church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The Baltimore Sun has again celebra-
ted the anniversary of its birth Sc years
ago. As it grows older it grows greater
in usefulness and stirling worth. May
it live as many more years, and prosper
in the future as in the past.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

" - y e = W
days. an,l when completed the amount in
volvcd as a whole did not in the asrre-
gate equal the expenses # running the
court for the time it was So engaged -
Ehe grand iiury found seVea iudict-
ments, 81 foK slcny aad fous fas mis-
demeanor, and this eotsposcd the
work of the esm Et will thesefose be
readily seen THAI IN so far as the eorl IF
the county was concerned it woa"l have
been better had the conrt never met =
The constitution provides, however. for
the terms of Circuit Court. art they
must be hell This is rue enough. bat
the rules aud regulations Of the terms are
left with the jud ses Bet Them be remod-
eled to meet the emergency. by way of
suggestion. let the g IAN Jury on the FIRST
day of the term after Us organization
simmons all the witnesses necessary to
Investigate the criminal sf.nces b-oHght
to its knowledge AMI adjourn from
that day over until "Wednesday say, by
which time the summons can be served
Investigate, present anil lniict at once,
and discharge the jury the next day
Three days are ample for any
grand jury of this county TO do the work
brought before it. If any case is over
locked let the party he recognized to the
next term. And so with the civil bust
ness. Amend the ruits so as to require
cases on either docket, appeal or trial,
to be tried on "Wednesday. Discharge
the jury on Monday until Wednesday
and complete the business for the jury
by Thursday. or Friday at least. =
The judges can have no Objection to
shortning the terms Of court and
xoull if requested without hssitancy
amend the rules and psactices
of the court to accomplish such result
But the taxpayers shoeld not whit for
them to take the initiative sep
Let tbem enmasse 60 before the Judges.
mske such Fraction! suggestions AMI
urge upon them their views and to act.
They will undoubtedly 20 SO. Things
are beginning to enliveu up III our coun-
ty. Some lands are bling sold. a few
strangers are buying aud settling among
US. Let US be in position to keep the
tide moving. The best advertisement
We can publish is low taxes We can
have It if we pull together. and lie: us
do it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

BY simple rule the length q the Dag
and night. any time Of the year, may he
as,ertained by simply doubling the time
of the suns rising, which will give the
length of the night, and double the time
Of setting will give the length Of the day.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

Among the exhibits of the Irish In
dustries' Association at the Worlds
Fair is a set Of vesiments for Carolina
Gibbons. worked in a convent at Ken
mare, County Kerry. ireland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

Mr. Robert 7. Lincoln has returned
from London, and the ex minister will
settle down to the practice of law in
Chicago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

1t costs two dollars da5 for permits
sion to carry kodak inside the Worlds
Fair grounds at Chicago. The White
City is so beautiful that the officials
think the privilege dirt cheap at that
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

Aud now the Democrats want to re-
wise the tariff, not reduce il. BY De
cember the Democracy will have con-
cludcd that the present schedule is not
unconstitutional" nor a fraud"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The Maryland appointment plans are
not getting ripe half fast enough to salt
the men who hope to catch them when
they fall
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

1t is said that the Maryland schools
show up well at the Worlds Fair, and
the exhibits they make are attracting
much attention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
a Cal "a ia
II In ~ 71Il~JI
Biack, h3rsg fmlds Nsv. 1899 l5J bands
high. Weight 1850


rSTIIlS promising Young trot- - GN
ting Stallion will be al SIs41
ln~,l serve st iimi ei mum Il
Der # rs.'res for the season OF -ittafs, 81
lsg3
Riasldo was sired b, C,,hasb No llsls with
- record of 22s4 Tie is one oi tie 6ucs
STYLED horses in Amer a, and Rnyallt r,d
Riaaldo's Dam ldl liz Stlideu Il ihorou H.
bred Ar hiau' RintlGos Grant Dam vas n
very fist mlrc hy Amrii an STR bought in
New York y the late Jo'n W Garrett. Ri
naldo, with mouths Land ing as il 3 earcld
shoS d trials in , IS and ii in no doubt make
very last horse. lie is very stylish conl
black with test of feet and legs and good
disposition and very Level headed. lie has
the elements Of speed and endurance in his
breeding. Through his Size he gets strong
Infusion of Clay, Morgan, and thoroughbred
Through his Dam he gets he Arabian and
American Star blood This combination OF
blood should produce great results.
Terms = Fifteen dollars for the sea-
son, or S25 for the season with the pri-
vllege ofreturning the next season free ofcharge
II mares do not prove to be with foal
Aliens Fresh on every alternate Monday,
and at Bel Alton in afternoon OF same day
Port Tobacco on every alternate Tuesday
and Wednesday
La Plata on every alternate Thursday.
Bryantown on every alternate Friday and
Saturday.
Newport on the Monday following his leav-
ing Btyantown.
Cobb Neck after leaving Neport
Having secured the services of the old veteran
George Turner, to carry my horse, feel per-
fectly satisfied that matters will be attended
to properly.
Groom fee of 5Octs must be paid in each case
V H. NEALE,
20 s. Howard 81, Baltimore, Nd.
Country address, Harris Lot, Charles Co., Nd
NH 3l-cm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
C. {. WADE,
SZEzz-z---D
U N D E R 7 AK { R,
La Plata, Md.

The subscriber would respectfully inform
the pahhc generally that he has fitted lp
fine hearse and is now prepared to attend to
all calls in the undertaking business on short
notice and reasonable terms.
Trimmings and ornaments of all kinds for
Burial Cases kept constantly on hand, and
everything furnished in ms good style as in the
cities, and at muca lover prices. Ready
made Collins, of all sizes aad ofvarious styles,
Constantly on hand. Personal attention Civ
ep at funerals, and satisfaction guaranteed in
all cases. A call is respectfully solicited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

NORMAN.
I WILL offer tine services of a rN
L the PERCHER0N Stall MI
LION, NORMAN" to the far lesgf|Ax-A
merS of Charles county during \
the Spring season, commencing April LIST 1898
Terms.-Service fee $40 90 cash at the time
of service.
Desc iption. Norman" isa dapple brown,
Of beautiful color, years old, rangy in ap-
pearance and weighs over 800 pounds.
Pedigree. Ills pedigree is of the highest or
der He was sired by 'Zula, who was i'm
ported and bred by Hon. VIM T. Waters of
Baltimore county His dam. "Nance," was
sired oy Charters" imported by Hon Chas
Carroll, of Howard county Norman was
purchased from Gov. Frank Brown, on whose
farm, at Springfield, Carroll county, he was
bred. Ia 1892. Gov Brown sold number OF
TWO and three year old colts by Norman"
weighing between 200 and 1890 pounds. =
Mormon is one OF the finest Pereheron Stall
lions in A merica
He will stand att the following places:
Gains Lot, March 9th 10 April LIST, IL
elusive.
Bel Alton, April 3rd and 4th
Ia Plata, April 9TH and 9Th.
Robert II Turner, near Newport, april 18th
and sth, and at regular i4terYals a. the above
places lnr.ng the season.
He.will be sent to auy part Of Charles county
on guarantee Of ten mares
For further particulars address,
ROBERT GRAIN,
205 CORTLAND Street,
NH lO-cm Baltimore, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

Judging from the nu~ber of cabinet
sr sis in Europe. all the carpenters over
there must be on a strike.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
No, Sl1 Equity.

Samuel II Speake vs.. Charles P. Posey, An
ME J. Gates. and William Gates, her hns-
band. Susan T. Posi- and Mary Estelle
Posey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
Reesee ihe ras Rate.

Recognizing the impoverished ennii.
ton Of our psople. the lew prices II ar-
Ficul.ural products. as@ the high rate oI
taxes pail. an effort has been made now
and then Of lite years Ly some of our
public spirited cilz'ns to reduce the
burden of the people by cut 10 the
running expenses Of the county viScn-
ever possible. For a year o. 50 following
the reduction so male taxes would be a
little lower. hut soon after the rate
would drift back to its former figure -
The reason for this was our people we're
aot in harmony 40 80 important sub
jfci. The frs effort mad. 10 the direc-
tIoR Of 1 reduction in the county expcns
es was in 1882. when the County Com
missiOners had an act of the Lagisia,ure
passed redufng the pay of jurors.
bailfs, etc., Of the county, then follow
ed cut of $4,000 in 1886 in the
amount annually appropriated for re-
pairing tie public roads. and in 1890 +.
limitation upon the sittings Of the Or
phans' Court These econo mic meas
ures we're sufficient to have reduced the
tax rate at least 10 cents; lower rate Of
taxation did e. How the enactment Of each
reform, but soou aztec the expenses of
the county government were allowed to
increase in so nc other direction. and the
thx rate became as high as before. On
so Important question OUT people ought
10 be united as one. MoLcy saved is
money made, and the taxpayers ought
to interest themselves IN keeping down
the expenses o. the county government.
We are not in position 10 invite the
Rew conner if our tax rate is excessive.
nor can we feel the benign effect of in.
dependence and the spirit Ito he up and
doing il ese-nally freightcd down by the
heavy weight Of taxation We are slaves
INSTEAD Of freeman What can be dome?
How can the evil be recnfedl Where
can any further reduction Of expenses be
made are the pertinent questions neces-
sarily asked. The partial answer is IN
she mode Of conducting the Ciicuit Court
Of the county. But for the expense Of
conducting this expensive tribunal, the
rax rate of this county would not exceed
80 cents on the 500. The bu ,iness
done by the court is not commcusu-
rate with the good derived sheresrom
BY the people. Take for example the
term just ended: What was done, what
we're the expenses of the terma It be-
gan on Monday. the l5sh instant. and
remained continually ia session for :
days at an expense, m round num-
bers. Of not less than 500 pr dav.-
What business was transacted! The
business amounted to notbrrs-
- .dgIII9a- -1loL =
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
CELL AID SEE TiiEM.

You are invited to call aud inspect the
stock We will be pleased to make
your acquaintance, and will treat you
courteously whether you wish to pur-
chase or not. ap % fm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
Hamilton Easter : sons,
%, rs, 81, Z. Baltimore st.
White Marble Building, uear Light St,
Baltimore Md,

Importers, Jobbers & Retailers Of
Dry Goods Of every description. includ..
ing Dress Goods, Silks, Linen Goods,
Mourning Goods. Laces. Velveis. En-
boideries. Quilts, Blankets. Shawls,
Flaunels. Domestic Cotton Goods, La
dies, Misses and Gents Hosiery and
Underwear, Gloves. Notions, Ladies'
and Misses Wraps. Gingbams. Calicoes,
Satines, Embroideries, Trimmings, &c.
Samples promptly sent, when we receive
instructions of Whit is wanted. colors
preferred, about the price required, &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
NOTICE.

TINE Board of County Commissioners
will meet at their Office in Port Tobacco
Tuesday, Jane 9Th, 1898,
to pass on Road Supervisor reports, aud on
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,
June III. Sh and OH,
to PISS on accounts preparatory to making
The annual levy All accounts must be filed
GA ore OF those days
BY order Of the Board
G A. BOWLING, President.
7. Il. MEDLEY, Clerk and Treasurer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

The object Of the manu-
facturers of Dobbins' Flee
trio Soap has been, ever since
1869, to make ii of such SUI
.perior quality that it will
give universal satisfaction
Have they succeeded? Mill
ions of unsolicited letters
from women all over the
country, and foreign coun-
tries, giving it unqualified
praise, as the very
best, very pGrest and most
economical soap ever used"
by the writer's, give an af-
tirmative answer to the
above question. If you cam
not accept the experience Of
millions who use it, after the
twenty three years it ha
been or the market, one tri.
al will convince you.
Fer Ss'. " 'ns1. g . a:s
ANT i%1s'g sa mo "iss' a. ,' at
with DGhbins' Electric All osher soups shrink
and turn yellow all wCoen g,,ors like Ilannes
and hIatk-is If you ase DohLins' Electric
Dap, and no other, and Ellow directions,
your n,nne's will always remain as white and
No soft IT'S aen new
l. L CRAGlN 4 CO..
sep ;1-y Philadelphia. Pa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
Locust Point Compound for
Wheat and Grass.
Special Compound fer To-
baccU.
Avandaie A. D. Bone for all
Spring Crops.

I return my sincere thanks for the conf
dence and liberal support extended 10 nc
during the past Eve years, aud pledgirg my
earnest efforts to give satisfaction in all order
Communicable me or the hoase, solicit cor
tinuance Of your patronage.
Yours yery truly,
nov 3l-y @. b. LsOYD.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
DIR. Thomas =. Owen.
IA PLATA. MI.

Dr. Owen, graduate of the University Of
Maryland has located for practice ct La
Plata, and offers his professional services to
the general public. All calls will be prompt
~ attended. jy 1-y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
n tie Circuit Court TOR Charles Count,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26

I take this method ef announcing to my
iffs,nds that the works which, wete destroyed
by fire on the 10Th Of 0etohef, $50, have been
rebuilt With largely increased capacity aud
with all the improved machinery and appli-
ances tor conducting the business, they are
now prepared 10 supply Our several reliable
brands OF Fertilizers known in your county,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-05-26
Dental Surgery.
6f5S
Dr. p ERNEST SASSCER

Offers his services as Dentist to the public
OF Charles and Prince Georges counties, and
will use all the modern improvements in ope-
ratiye and mechanical dentistry, including
crown and bridge work, and correction of IT.
reguaritieS of teeth. Office al Waldorf, Nd
All calls from home promptly attended.
nh 2h-if
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-19

JUDGE GRESlIAM'S SuCCESSoR
The circuit over which Judge Gresham
pwsides Includes the states Of Illinois,
Wisconsin and lndiada. Judge Gresham
himself was appointed from Indiana.
Tho other judge ON the circuit,
judge Wood Is also accredited
20 Indiana. The impression, there
lore, among the politicians y Tins
Indiana will not be Included IN MI.
tleycland's choice, and that the new
circuit Judge viii come either from Wis
corsin OF Illinois Senator Villas, uu-
douhtedly viii have candidate 20 pre-
sent and Wisconsin viii make q very
earnest claim Tor the place. MIR Jcn-
hne Of Milwaukee at the time he was
appointed circuit indge. abandoned n val
liable practice. much to the surprise 81
his friends, who dld not think TINT he
could Nnor 10 surrender IL for the mcu-
ger salary of district Judge The ex-
pectauon h that Senator Villas win urge
his promotion 70 tho circuit beach. Mr.
Moran of Chicago " nnoiher person
mentioned In this connection.
What win Secretary Gresham do about
the consulshlpf The Democrats are
Just INVADING TO the fact that it ~ going
to BE- awkward for Thorn 10 ask Judge
Gresham To turn out Republican consuls
ON the sole ground Of politics. senator
pugh of Aiahamn said fatty today.
~ 40 not believe there win be amy Res
publican in these offices who VIII be turn
"a ont except for cause. and the cause
viii have 10 be so strong ns % be suih-
cicnl to turn out Democrat
Senator pugh has taken tlnc by the
forolock. lic has written TO h's Aia-
hamn candidates for consular places tnNt
pr,sidont cleveland has appointed q Ike
publican secretary of state ana ne emu
hot humiliate himself 60 the deErcc OF
asking This secretary of state 10 rc,uoNe
Republican consula simply 10 make places
Tor Democrats. With this .cNplannuon
Mr. purh returns two applications ior
cousoltbps which have boon sent 70
him
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-19
HILL Is MUM.
Talk OF the Senate's Refusal to
Approve Gresham.
HATCH AND ANTI-0PTl0N,
The Furious Fight on Silver abandoned for
the Present,
A Sect Sugar King Bobs up 10 Protest Against
The Annexation Of Hawaii Democrats
Preparing for The campalgno Of 1899.
About Groshams Successor
HATCH AND ANTI-oPTloN,

Washington. Feb rs Scuator, ~,
neither denics nor alhrmu thc puhhtneu
stNtements that he intende 90 nnmgonWe
the nomination OF Judge Hrcshnm TO, u
pIace En- AIr. Cleyeland's cnbinet ne
SANS the law emphatcally states tnhl
members of the cabinet shall ne rclected
by and with he consent OF the s'hule'
M that thcre o. mo- force iu the slptemelt
that the president may nut nnNhouA ~
the cabinet me- secs no, lt is irpc lhe,
general practice rs to nllow che prcsluv,nt
snnot. fe,is that Inc PERSONS chosen arc
not acceptable to thcm they have usht
to reject them, aud Dc cites pn ins'hne'
during Andrew lohnson'A udmm7tfNuv
when che senate wiuscd io eonnrm y
certnin man who had boon numinnleu
Tor h very important place. There may
bc other senator's who feel outruHcu
from Democratic stundpWlht az the ~
lection of Judge Gresham but u ~ mrdlF
probable that they viii attempt 10 OBJ
pose his confirmation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-19
nd pROMOTn sOCfATTgAf

James s. Cowdonl Of Virginia has the
honor Of drafting the greatest number
OF bills from Onr author over introduced
In the house on one day Through Mr.
Miller Q)cul of Wisconsin he succeeded
in getting fouv-slA before the house.
Their object rs % promote a0cnliam, and
they provide FOR the government con.
tr0l 81 pretty much everything that can
b. controlled ma some things that can
NOT BE- 11duy-seren departments
each 10 be- presided over hy q secretary.
are provided for. The author provides
Tor q secretary of hnids forces fairs,
lectures, nuusencnts etc The comfort
of the general public is 60 De- provided
for by q department Of public health,
iheir cleanliness enforced By depart
ment of public baths aud their cl0ihlrH
washed through The medium ~ a depart
menf Of public lauudifv. Mr. lQw,ion
further by mcaus of general legislation,
regulates the limit Of wages and lalor
establishes new gyaifm Of tn2iglont
creates civil and criminal code commits
don. regulnfes marriage ami divorce,
provides Tor public improvements in
WaahifgiOn that would bHpkrnnt the
government fOf years % eomp, audi Last
ly. nb0lisheg the army and navy wipes
ont the pension laws ana chnngos The
nnBe Of tho United States Of Ameiica
io That the tie United States of The
Earth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-19
A HANDSOME STORE.



II gives great satisfaction 20 The Ga-
zelto Ia chronicle the fna Of the rrmnynl
of Alexander & AlcNegl from their old
qihricrs % their new aud maRnihcnit
commercial home on the corner Of Fifth
aud Mmu streets Tho constantly So
crensing patronage of The ilrm compelled
them ~ sccl, lore room, and they toiud
Il m the double store rnom recently or-
cupied hy the METROPOLITAN, ilA entire
Il leriOr has been transformed lnto WhAt
n hey nd question ihc hannmihrft 'iin-
ble store IN The cliy Ender the mage
touch Of paper hangers, paiuieir a9l
carpenters nothing remains vi ne on
csiablishment except the walls t'stih'
liehod 10 their new and elegant quarter,
with lhe hands0meqt stock VI "a. latest
STYLES That money can pisrchare, Mfheis,
Alexander a. McVeigh afr thoroughly
equipped to show the trade moro itl
febbirr ready made clothing bubtsdtsh-
ery. etc.. thnn ever before The Hight ia
thr glore n perfect, the arrangements
artistic. aud with tue gnods now y
stock mud those ihlf are arriving, ilf ~
Arm In Hiclr new quarters are preenl-
nenily the leaders ID their line Of goods
la this city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-19
FOn rIID OAMpAlGN on "a.

A meeting Of the hhnucinl committee
of the National association Ot Democrat
night 10 arrange for tho campaign 81
1894 The committee consists OF Hon.
Benton McMilliu. Hon. Michael -. llnr-
ter aud Colonel cncrson Levy OF
New York Hon. Wilinn J.. Wilson,
chnirunn OF The executive committee.
Governor Blacl, and Lawrence Gardner,
secretary of the association, were pres
eut at tlio meeting.