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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
The Elect.sa Contests.

Tbs hearing Of motion to disolse :hf
injunction granted by Judge Brooke u 70
strain an order granted BY Judge Gene D.
open the ballot boxes in the 4th, 9Th ami sth
elec'ion districts at the request Of Sydney
Mudd, alleged to be acting for S Henry Cox,
in contest against II G Page for The ufTirs
Of county surveyor came up for hearing on
Wednesday. Judges Brooke and Crane wer
present The history Of the proceedings is
follows; Cox gave notice Of 5 purpose to
contest Page Immediately fled peh
on to tie court asking for recount Of tue
ballots ia the districts heretofore named
Judge Crane granted the request. without tx.
aiming into the Case to ascertain whether or
act The proceedings we're regular and that =
proper case had been made out to Justify such
action by the court. Answer WAS filed by
counsel for Page, showing the absurdity Of
allegations of the petition and the stupidity Of
the counsel who prepared same den ing thecor
rectness of the proceedings, and praying an
injunction Which Judge Brooke granted. After
the injunction was served an amended petition
was filed to correct the alleged defects in the
drst petition and upon it another order was
granted by Judge Crane, notwithstanding the
injunction, TO go ahead with the count which
order the Clerk Of the Court refused to obey.
At the hearing on Wednesday, Judge Crane
frankly and honestly admitted bis error in
granting the second order and explained how
he fell into the mistake and passed an order
resembling it. A motion was then Sled by
Judge D. R. Magruder, who appeared as
counsel to Strengthen out tue middle TOR
Mr. Mudd to dissolve the injunction.
The amended petition filed in
case having, however, admitted the error
upon which the injunction was granted res
straining count of the ballots, the motion
to Dissolve was overruled and the injunc-
ton made perpetual
The contest attempted to be made by Brs-
gunner, candidate, for county commissioner,
against Pehn, county commissioner, was then
called, and motion made to dismiss the pc
haoh ia 1uo Sosc3 uPou tne BIouHu sndt tut
paper writing did not state with specific
clearness the grounds Of the contest, which
view the court, both judges agreeing,
adopted aud dismissed the case. An appeal
was noted With the determination of this
case the election fiszle about ends and the
people will drop Mudd, Lancaster b Co., AID
try diversion by enjoying the holidays
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Small Pox Warning.

DR.. James A. Slcurat, Secretary Of the
State Board Ct Health, has issued a public
warning in view of the prevalence of small
pox in other States than Maryland Dr.
Steuart says: "There exists at this time no
small pox in this State so far as is known TO
the State Board, bat that fact does not remove
the obligation Of obedience to the law or The
moral obligation of protection from this loath-
some disease toward the commu .lty and the
family. One tramp with small pox through
an unvaccinated @ immunity may give rise i,
dirsfu consequences State laws relating
to vaccination and the spread OF infectious
diseases are appended to the warning. In
Maryland parents or guardians are required TO
have their children vaccinated within twelve
months after birth if the children are in pro-
per ph, sieal condition Or as soon after that
period as possible.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Opinion Filed

Judge Brooke on Wednesday fed his
opinion on the demurrer in the Gil mont case
The case was bill filed by the Gl, mont M
provement and Excursion Company, against
". N. Toller, to compel him to tax stock
in tae company in exchange for stock he held
in the Upper Glymont Improvement snd Ex-
cursion Company, which the forme. company
succeeded. After suit was brought, Marion
Duckett, who represented the plaintiff, dis
covered that the utle deeds OF his client were
imperfect and took steps 70 perfect them and
having doue SO amended the original bill aud
ASK ed the court in addition to max ng TolIer
exchange his stock to construe the title deeds.
Upon Cling the amended bill he also failed to
file bis deeds and exhibits. To the amend
lila demurrer was filed by A Posey as counsel
f1r Teller, upon the grounds that the bIll a5
amended was multifArious and obj,e-
tionable upon the ground that the papers re
ierred to as exhibits were not filed with the
bill. The court sustained the demurrer upon
both POINTS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
VIII not Water in Annapolis.

The Governor on Tuesday made up the
official list of Senators and Delegates elect o.
the General Assembly, to meet OF the FIRST
day Of January next. The official seal was
attached to same and in due time they will be
delivered to the Secretary of the Senate and
the Clerk of the House, who will prepare the
rolls for the respective bodies. On this list
Mr.. Nudd and his late allies for legislative
honors do not appear. bat the names of their
Democratic opponents do. Mr.. Mudd, there
fore, will not winter in Annapolis as be
facetiously stated in the trial of his registra-
ton case, unless it be on the outside of the
State House cooling his heals looking after
what might have been,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Tue countries Anl nations Of the world
with a few exceptions, bpgiu the year with
January Is. Lut that this system is arbitrary
nd based upon nothing IN particular d Is not
even need to be proven. The ancient Egyp
dams, Chaldeans, Persiaus, Syriaiis, Pneni
ciaAs aud tarthagiuitns each began their
ar with the autumnal equinox or abou'
september 22nd. Among the Greeks the be-
yinnlng OF the year was at the time of the
winter solstice down to 430 B. O., when the
mention cycle was introduced, after which
The new year began on June 22nd. In Eng
land, from the time of the fourteenth century
until 1852, the legal and ecclesiastical year
began on March 25th.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Clistmnn On Monday.

Clistman On Monday.
If Christmas Day on Monday be,
A grea. winter that year you will see.
And full of winds both loud and shrill
But in summer, truth to tell,
High winds shall there be and strong,
Full of tempesls las ing long,
While battles they shall multiply,
And great plenty of beasts shall die.
They that are born that day, wean,
They shall be strong each one and keen;
He shall be found that stealeth ausht;
Tho thou be sick, thou diest not.
So runs quaint old rhyme, unearthed in
the British Museum, the correctness of which
we will have an opportunity OF testing during
the approaching anniversary, Is it a proph-
ecy, or simply the summing up of the expert
ence of the foregoing ages2 Perhaps it is the
setting aaoa, of this theory, and not, as sup
posed, the visit of the Russians to Paris,
which has so Influenced the style OF winte:
wraps for ladies, making them heavier than
for a number of previous seasons, and incieas-
ing the taste for furs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

There is a bill pending inCongress pro-
vidlng ter tue issling Of postal Tracts nal cur
r,ncy, in denominations Of s. 10, . aud 30
csuts. This is intended TO furnish the public
with convenient form Of money for trans
missien through the mails. II is to displaee
the postal notes, which are to be Withdrawn
from sale on January LIST, 1891. THIS trac-
iionai postal currency would De furnished al
its face value and without the Formally nov
necessary to get a postal note. There are
branches Of business involving small transac'
lions which would be sensibly aided by such
a currency for Enclosure in letters.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Holiday Excursion Tickets.

For the benefit O. tie increased trave
which the holiday season always brings, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will thi:
year sell excursion tickets between the various
stations on its system at the reduced rate Of
two cents per mile. Such tickets will be sold
between all stations except to AID from sta
lions on the Downington and Lancaster
Branch and the United Railroads of New Jer-
sey Dissiol. The dates of sale are December
2snd to 35th and December 29th to January
LIST, 1891, inclusive, valid for return until
January 3rd, 1894, inclusive.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Mr.. ]. A. Thurston, present Ha-
waiian minister to ihe United States.
has gone back to Honolulu. it is said,
to establish Hawaiian republic.
CONSUMPTION cuREp.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed IN his hands BY an East
India missionary the formula of n simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and Larg Affections,
also positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Com; .laints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty TO
make il known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated by this motive and desire to reliev,
human suffering. will send free of charg.
to all who desire it, this recipe, IN German,
French or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent BY mail hy adj
dressing with stamp, naming this paper
w. A. MOVES, 800 Powers Block, Roches-
tel, New York. NH CIV
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Married.


Mr. Joseph Williams, of Washington CITY
and Miss Hattie |. Southerland of this county
were married on Sunday, the 18th instant, a
the residence Of the brides mother Mrs HAITI.
Switzerland, in Nanjen.oy, by Rev. Mr. j. C
oedwick
And on the same day By the same minister
at the N. E. Church, Ghiekamuxen, Mr.
Vivian Aislead and Miss Katie H. Bowie, were
united in marriage.
Col John F Dent of st Mary's county,
nov President Of the Board of Trustees al
Charlotte Hall school, was married in Viz
gini4 on Wednesday last, to Miss Lucy
Chandler, of the same place.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Entertainment.

very pleasant and interesting enter.
tainment was given at Charlotte Hall or
Monday last The scenes ot the Holy Land
were beautifully illustrated by the magic
lantern and thoroughly explained by Rev
Mr.. London. The scene listed for two honrs
Supper and refreshments we're abundantly
served in the side room of the school building
The amount realized was very satisfactory.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

The Department of Agriculture reports
an unusually short clover seed crop. This
crop never exceeds the demand. Generally
there is decided advance in price in the
spring, when many are buying. The short
crop is apt to make this advance unusually
great. Better buy before spring.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

A friend in need is friend indeed, and not
less than one million people have found just
snch 4 friend in pr. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. If you have
never used this Great CoJgh Medicine, one fria-
~ III convince YOU that it has wonderful eural
i've powers in all diseases of throat. CHI. and
lungs Each bottle is guaranteed TO do all that
il claimed or money will be refunded. Trial
bottles free. large bottles Scots and 81 For sale
BY ". W. Padgett Port tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

George + Sloan d Bro, lumber dealers
whose card appears ia this paper are we'll
1swm throughout this coanty- They ar'.
making special effort for coIutry business
and we are confident tn II our patrons viii DO
we'll to see them before buying The boards
quoted for are all sound, large, IL feet long,
AID fair widths. The flooring is worked, and
the shingles will make good servlce4ble root,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Having the needed merit TO more than make
good all the advertising claimed for them, the
following four remedies have reached a phe-
nomenal sale. Dir. Kings New Discovery, for
consumption, coughs and coils, each bottle
gharanteed-E Electric Bittsrs, e great remedy
for liver, stomach and kidneys. Buckisn's Ar
MICA Salye, the best in the world, and Dir. Kings
New Life Pills, which perfect pill. All
these remedies are guaranteed to do Just what
is claimed for them and the dealer whose name
is attached herewith will be glad to tell you
more Of them. For sale by ". W. Padgett
Port Tobacco Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Steam navigation was oace looked upon
with doubt. so was the power OF DR.. Fen
ners Cough Honey to relieve any cough in one
hour, until thousands of trials demonstrated
the fact. Equally good for horses. Gives
energy and strength. Money refunded II sat
istaction not given. For sale by all dealers
and W. W. Padgett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Terms for Advertising
Transient Rates.
Religious Notice.

Divine services will be held D. ", at
La Plata, NJ. E. Church, South, Sunday,
December Gath, at II a. m, and on December
25th, at Z 30 pm. Christmas tree and enter
tainment for the children on the goth at 80
p. m. Services at Newtown, December oath,
at 3p. m.
J. C. sEDwICK, p. C.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Samuel Contee was married on the l2th
of September to Miss Matte Johnson married
well of she has horses cows house
arkers land Come out very nice family. We
are going to new york on of december.
adj.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
New Ads.

NtW nus.
Mr.. v. II. Neae writes us that he has
sold his wagon through the advertisement O
same in tic INDEPENDENT, aud like II genuine
man, he praises the bridge tnat carried hi
over safely hy putting another ad in this issue
OF !. hue brood nsre tor sale.
bel q To, h~ve erected new grlst and
s,slr Issue. ia Uoss sex and are
soliciting puahs r.1'esssss
The Colored Benevolent 5 Iclety q Auat
Hill, viii nave III eaiertli un-nt a u ph.-,
on Tuesday ii neat wcea E1e9afage the
good work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
ehapped hands, chilbains, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required 1t u guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfactlon or money refunded. Price p eeuts per
box For sale by ". W. Padgett, Port Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

d. not all TO attend the dramatic entertain.
ment aud dance given by the White Cans
at st. Peters Church, Waldorf, ca Eridnv
Dec mJer 20 u 1879.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
WE WANT YOU
Factory ecust Point,
Office 80 South Gay treet,
baltimore, Nd

to act as our agent. We furnish All expensive
Quilt and AL YOU need frsr. II costs nothing 10
try the business. We will treat YOU well and
help you TO earn ten times ordinary wages Both
sexes of all ages can live At home aud work in
spare time, or all the time. ANY one ans where
can earn great deal Of Money- Many have made
people in the world are making so much money
without capital as those NJ work for as Business
pleasant, strictly honorable, and pays better thsn
any other offered 10 agents. lou have eleur
field, with no competition We equip YOU with
everything, and supply printed directions for
beginners which, II obeyed faithfuils, will bring
more money than will apy other business I'M
prove voar prospects Why not \ on can do 30
easily and surely at work for u.s. Reasonable
industry only necessary for absolute success
Pamphlet circular giving every particular is sent
frse to ALL DELAY not in seniing for il.
GEORGE SrISsON q CO.
sox No. ass, Portland, Me
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
YREsPAss NOTICE.

All persons are hereby torwarned from tres
7assug either with or without dog or gun on
my farms, .'Hose Hill, ''Gox Mill Farm, =
sut P easan'," s'Howell Rum and
s'Indianiosn,' OF any 9th II tracts belonging
to ms. The Law will be vigorously enforced
asainst all who disregard TINS notice,
a pOSEY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she CLING to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Casroria
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

The Governor of Colorado has issued
his prOcl nation declaring thar hereafter
women will have the right to vote in that
State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Having purchased and fitted up a Saw and
Grist Mill at the above lnel place. We arc
now prepared tG do all NO k in our line at /. e
very lowest rates.
Saving and GRADING d me with dispatch.
Gave us u trih.
de, 22-y KELLEY h co.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22
Is STRONGER. and
will WEAR LONGER

tlan any other goods manufactured.
ASK for the FISH BRANDT take no other.
&c. zlRcEEl & eRo., Sole Agents, Baltimore, Nd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-12-22

Mr.. MudIs letter on file at Annapolis asked
for pcstponement of his registration appeal
case on the ground THAT his counsel
Mr.. Bdelen, was sick. Mr.. Eide
len, has stated that he informed slr.
Mudd positively that ne could not try bis
case in Annapolis. Queer business this.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-01

ROBBERS AT SHEPHERDSTOWN.
March 24.-Last night at mid
night this good old historic town
was entered by a band of robbers.
Three of the principal stores of
the town and the postoffice were
broken into. q. T. Hodges, ID.
Gibson and ID. l.. Rentch were
the victims. Postmaster Rentch
had removed the valuables from
his office. The loss there was
very small. They travelled by
wagon, and were discovered by
Mr.. Hamilton, the night operator
of the Norfolk and Western.
This evening at twilight, while
Town Sergeant Johnson was
passing through one of the prin-
cipal alleys of the town, search
ing for several tramps, he was
knocked down by a paling and
robbed of Sl6o. When found he
was full of mud and had a hand
kerchief in his mouth. The rob-
beers Immediately started on a
run, and at this time no traces of
them can be found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-01
Destructive Fire.

HAGERsTowN, March 26.-One
of the most destructive fires that
has occurred in this vicinity for
some time took place about one
O'Clock this morning. 1t was
the burning of the large bank
barn and contents belonging to
Mrs. Jonas Bell, whose farm is
located about one mile and a half
southeast of Williamsport. Be-
sides the building, twelve head
of horses, twelve head of cattle,
seventy. eight sheep, two thou
sand barrels of corn, thirteen
hundred bushels of wheat, thirty
tons of hay and a large number
of farming implements were de-
stroyed. The farm is tenanted
by Cyrus D. Bell, the son of the
owner. The fire is supposed to
have been incendiary. The loss
is $4,000. Insurance $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-01
UP !!
-SANITARY-
PR0CL Am ALTON!

Let every citizen do his duty now. Citizens
attention called to the following: Chapter
NLIlI, AD ordinance amending and re-enact-
ing an ordinance for the better condition OF
the Tuscarora Creek and its Tributaries. and
to prevent the accumulation of filth IN Mar
tinsourg.
Sec s. Ifany person or persons, agent or
sub agent of any corporation or firm. shall
permit the collection OF filth. garbage or ex-
crement from any swine, cattle or any other
animal Is about or upon his. her or their prem
ises under his or their control. within the
limits of The Corporation of Martinsburg. in
such quantities or IL such a manner as to red
der obnox ious or impure The air in said town
any person or persons so offending, SHALL up
on COW lotion thereof before the Mayor, be
fined for each and every such offence. the sum
of ten dollars, one half TO be paid the inform
sr. the remainder for the use of the Corpora
ton.
A thorough cleaning up of all back yards. cell
lars. cutters, oui-houses, &c, is earnestly re-
auested, and rs an inducement for our citi-
zens TO take interest in this important and
sanitary matter, the Corporal ion carts viii
haul away garbage. and filth, except ashes.
which must be hauled at owners expense. } II
hauled in front of property owners premises.
apon the streets, within twenty days from
this date.
Ashes will not be permitted TO remain on
the streets over p hours after being hauled
out. Farmers wishing 10 haul away OF thi
refuse. Sc, can do so II they choose.
The merchants green grocers and business
men of the city VIII Keep their payemenis
clear of all distractions and are liable for all
dirt and impurities around or ABOUT their
premises. All loafeTs on the street corners
mast be removed by the police. and crowds
that inteiere with the passing of pedestrians.
The citizens are earnestly requested and
notified to clean up their yards. out-houses
sinks and cellars. All refusing 10 clean up as
requested by the Goth of March, 1898, will be
visited by inspectors. and premises cleaned
by their orders, at the expense OF the property
owners.
All butchers are hereby notified that they
are not TO kill or butcher any cattle sheen
calves, or hogs, inside the corporate limits OF
this town. that the ordinance prohibiting
same being done will be enforced, without
special perm ssion is granted. by order Of
JAS. W. McSHERRY. Mayor.
1 Mayors Office, City Hall, March Q, 1876.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-01
500 Good Envelopes. with your ad-
dress printed on, for 81 so. at this office.

The farmers and laboring men
heard a great deal last fall about
the Democrats being "the poor
mans party, about low prices,
cheap goods, plenty of work
high wages, REFORM, -reduc-
ton of taxes, &c. Will the "poor
man " study a little bit Will he
look around cautiously? Will he
examine his conscience and his
situation He is still where he
was, the shops, on the road,
-toiling. He voted the "poor
mans" party ticket. He believ-
ed Faulkner and Wilson. Do
they send for him? Do they think
of him: Do they care for him
Did the Democratic Legislature
lower or RAISE his taxes? Are his
wages higher? Has he more
work? Can he buy sugar at
cents a pound or meat or lard. or
potatoes at so cents a bushel
Merchants say they are not sell
ing half the provisions they were
selling Do the Democratic
bosses give the men who worked
for them any consideration : Or
are the fat Offices falling to pet
friends, aristocratic acquaint-
ances, and well-fixed leaders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-01
DRAWN UNDER A SAW.

SHEPHERDsTOwN, w. VA,
March 26.-Lewis Voorhees,, a
young man twenty three yeals
of age, from the neighborhood of
Shenandoah Junction, employed
by Broze Hendrick at his steam
sawmill, near this town, was al
most instantly killed last even.
ing. The young man was in the
act of removing a slab from the
log. when he was drawn to the
saw with violent force, it passing
entirely through his groin. Death
followed a few minutes after
ward.
Mrs. Mary Good, aged seventy
seven years, died at her home,
near this place, of general debil-
ity last night. She was the wild
ow of the late Jacob Good, of
Washington county, Md, for
many years well-known mag
istrate at Sharpsburg. She
leaves an aged brother, John
Walper, who is now the only
survivor of a very old and re-
spected family of this county.
The famous Walper Cross Roads
derives its name from the family.
1t was conspicuous point dur
ing the late war, being used as
an important picket post for the
contending armies, and within
a mile of the house in which the
battle of Gettysburg was plan
ned.