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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-15
Prohibition Plans.

The Executive Committee of the Prohibi.
ton party in Mary land has completed arrange
ments for holding conventions in the congres-
sional districts in this State. These conven-
tons will be held as follows;
The First Congressional District at Sails
bury, Thursday, July 10, 2 p. m Second
and Fifth District Convention will meet at
Clyndon Park camp grounds on Wednesday
August s, at 2 O'Clock The conventions Of
the Third and Fourth C ,ngressional Districts
will meet at Sutro Hall on Tuesday, July II,
at o clock in the evening. The convention
of the Sixth District will meet at Hagerstown,
Nd, on Thursday, July IL, at noon. The
State Convention has been called TO rect at
Clyndon Park on Wednesday August 9Th
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County SUNDAY School Convention

1t has been arranged to hold Sunday
School Convention for this county, under the
auspices of the Maryland Sunday School Union
at Hughesvilie, Saturday and Sunday, June
23rd and oath, beginning on Saturday at
o. clock p m.
The indications are favorable to a large and
most enthusiastic gathering Of Sunday School
workers from all parts OF the county The
people of the town are making ample prePara-
tons for their entertainment
These conventions are useful in arousng
gre4ter public interest in Sunday School work
in awakening teachers to a more enlarged
sense Of responsibility and greater zeal, in Civ
ing spiritual emphasis 70 the cause, and quick
ening all lines of religious work They are
conducted ia spirited manner, the addresses
are oriet and instructive, and the discussions
pithy. Live aud experienced Sunday School
workers from distance will be present to as
sist the delegates to make the convention a
success.
The schools have been notified to send TWO
delegates each, and it is hoped there will be a
general response
Sunday School Conference at Waldorf Sun
day night, June Gath. State Superintendent
Baker, State Organizer Mock and Others will
be present.
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Charlotte Hall Items.

Rev. l.. J Sothoion. now of Prince
Georges, but formerl, of this county, ia VS.
iting friends in this neIghborho0d
Mr.. James 7 Shaw, of Charlotte Hall,
while attending to some business last week on
his farm, near Piccawaxen, WAS taken sudden.
ly ILL., and had to remain there several days
before recovering sufficiently to return home.
He is now much better
Miss Fannie Mattingly, of Morganzs, this
coun., sister of Hon. Frank Mattiugly is in
very i'll health Three doctors gave her their
daily assistance during the past week
Miss Linne Maddox, of Piccawaxen, Charles
county, who has been visiting Miss Sue Keech,
near this village, during the past week, was
among the large crowd who were present to
witness the match pame of ball played here
on Saturday last, between the Charlotte Hall
and Mechanirsville clubs.
Miss Sophia Dawson, of Baltimore, is visit
ing Major G NJ. Thomas and family
Prof j. F Coad, who has been quite i'll, is
rapidly recovering.
Miss Blackstone, and Mr. Walter Dorsey,
both of this county are i'll with Typhoid fever.
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Deaths

Miss Rose Gardiner, who lived near Bry-
antown, died Of paralysis on Sunday. She
was sut feeding her chickens on Friday of last
week when she was taken With The attack aud
never rallied. She was buried on Tuesday ut
St Peter Church.
Mr. Dennis R. Wilkinson died, at bis home,
near Waldorf, on Saturday, Of consumption
of the bowels, aged ~ years His ramans
were inferred tie following day in II burial
lot upon his place.
Mr.. W. Herbert Berry, Of Washington city,
died at his home in that city OF Brights dis
ease, on Wednesday His remains were
brought down on the morning train on Thurs
day, and laid 10 rest in Mount Rest CemeterJ.
Mr. Berry was the oldest son Of VIM. II.
Berry, OF this county, and married Miss
Drusilla Collon, daughter of the late John
T. Colto who survives bin. The pail bear
ers were Messrs. W. II. Berry, c. NJ. Berry,
S. D. Berry, II. B. Berry, G Il. Berry and
A. Pc ey. Mr.. G Z. Wade had charge Of the
funeral.
Died, on the s:h instant, Norbert, infant
son of Richard and Cecilia Jameson, aged 4
months The age Of maturity for the grave,
mas no rule OF measurement. Death in mark
ing his victims does not count the years OF
life. New from the ascending, then from the
those 10 whom II length Of years has brought
attendant associations severance ltes ties
meets with "a 5, mpalhy and sorrow hel oud the
domestic household; but the infant but borne
from the cradle to the grave, has Tor itsmourn-
ers only those to nhom nature has decreed it
shoald be linked by the ties OF affection -
To him who records this notice. the past has
furnished an experience, and it is this that
urges aim to extend to tue sorrowing parents
his heartfelt sympathy. And whilst time can
only dry the tears that we'll up from II heart
OF grief, there is the consolation that another
angel is attendant upon the throne OF God tor
He has said, Suffer little children 10 come
unto me, for such is the Kingdom OF Heaven
#s#
Died. at her home, near St PauFs Chapel,
Piney, after "a short illness, Charlotte, below
ed wife Of VIM Butter, in her 53rd year =
The death Of one so loved brings sorrow and
weeping. But why should We weep, life with
us will soon pass away nd in the othei
world we will meet TO part no more. Sh'
leaves "a husband and seven children TO mourn
her loss All OF whom are grown. Let US ii
a christian spirit say thy will be done. -
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Items From the 5th District.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank jenkins gave most
elegant dinner last Wednesday to DR. and
MIS-. Lancaster. Everything was perfect,
ornamented by their bright and most well be-
haved little children
Judge Burroughs gave fish fry TO u few
select friends last week Among the fortu.
nate guests were Judge Richmond. Contee
and Jameson and family. Judge and Mrs.
Burroughs are proverbial for their abundant
hospitality
Mr.. Conrad Posey has sold out his store to
Messrs Wright 4 Bro. No one in our Dis.
trict who knows Mr.. Posey but laments his
determination TO leave us. Sober, intelligent
honest-a pefect business man, be has endear-
ed himself TO all who appreciate real merit -
May his new field prove greeuer and more
prolific and may he reap golden harvest
The Messrs. Wrights are energetic business
men and will endeavOr to rival Mr.. Posey in
tLeir attendance to their patrons Their
motto is "a nimble penny is better than tar
dy six pence"
Mr.. SommerVille is pursuing the 'ieven
tenor Of his way" and making "A good lv-
ing for himself and very much admired sisters.
Mrs. Emily Mills and interesting children
have been visiting "Pasqnahanza" and "Mil-
ton HILL" Mrs. Mills, by her alnsbility and
charming manners, is always welcome
Mrs Roby, cry interesting widow frorl
Washington city, is visiting "Popleton -
Joe Clark, son of Jack Clark, IS very in
with. Typhoid fever Wsyside.
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Count Mitkiewicz Again.

The veritable Count Mtkieuirz Is forever
and anon boiling up as the center Of attrac-
ton in some scene Of excitement Whether
he is the chief figure in big coal swiudle,
best conspirator m an attempt TO invciQle
the Chinese government into 4 srbeuie OF in
tsrhsl improvement, or the Adonis OF sou E
infatuated female, is nut Of little concern, it
appears to that parapatetc individual. -
To the forefront IN his line be sil he under
any and all circumstances. This time il is
wedding He is married again and the 10
is accompanied with the usual sens+ion Gus
tomarilT following everf act Of the notorious
Count, His new adventure took plae in
Baltimore on Monday night last The Amer
lean gives the following account OF the event:
Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz, we'll known
here because Of his connection with the coal
trade, and famous over the world through his
concession from the Chinese povernment for
internal improvements was married here last
oipht to Miss Mary Ethel Small Of MevAle.
Baltimore county Rev. G. E-ues, Smith, OF
st Michael AN Angels Protestant Episcopal
Church, St Paul aud Tweniieth streets, per
formed The ceremony at ten o el1i K, at his resi-
denre, 1929 St. Paul street
The wedding parts CONSISTED Of aell-
known local detective, and hdy and two
YVES just heioIe Mr.. Smiths retiring time that
the door bell rang, and two rtrriages were
found standing before his door The detective
acted as sp kesmau, and introduced the Count
Mss Small and the others Of he party ex-
planned the situation. Mr. Smith asked an
explanation OF the lateuess OF Vie hour The
detective replied that the psrty had reached
the city late ut night and had LOST time ind
ing Clerk John I. Gray, Of the Circuit Court,
from whom shey bad just gotten the license
Mr. Smith asked the Count had he been mar
ried 81 have" he replied, twice"
Asked OF his previous wives, he replied that
both were dead Mr.. Smith appealed to the
other members Of the party, ali Of whom stood
sponsors for the truth Of The Counts asser-
tons The license read that the Count is
forty-two years old and Miss Small tweAt)-
two
The Count further said, IN straight for
ward way that his bride was the daughter of
prominent resident of MeyAe, which is on
the Northern Central Railroad, about Eve
miles from the city.
He said that be lived Gu Washington Circle,
Washington city. Mr.. Smith said last night
that the father of the young lady was not u
member of the party, and that be did not know
whether or not it was an eopement.
Miss Small was dressed ir a dark travelling
dress, with hat to match, and the Count in a
dark Prince Albert coat, dark trousers and
high silk hat Mr. Smith was nfor med that
the party would leave immediate y for Wash
ington, which would be their future home.
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SCHOOL NOrICE
The Boar! Or Sch VI Cam aissi1ners viii
meet IN their office in Port Tola on
T,,as<lo,. I,na )6,L 1874

The Boar! Of Sch ~ Gam ass hers viii
meet IN their office in Port Toia on
Tuesday. Juae 26'h lS94,
70 the purpose of appointing Trustees of the
Poblic Schools Anameudmen % the school
law passed by tie last Legisle'nre allows
School Commissioners. Srhool EX miners and
Magistrates. to administer the ot'a q Office to
Trustees. All Trustees must take ihe oath of
Office, otherwise their acts will lr null and
void. IN accordance with the ldsire and
suggestion Of Prof E. T. Ptehynan, State
Superintendent of schools the jrirelary will
keep in the office Of The 3 ard Of school Com
missoners test hook in which tasiees who
quail fed in the off e may subscribe the oath
OF otii'e prescribed ty the Constiulmni tut to
those who quality out If the Office certificates
of oath of office will tie sent which must tie
subscribed t. before Il School Commissioner,
xaminer or Magistrate, aud reIuriri 10 Sec
Rotary to e filed ip the flee
n bah Trustees $ hv nave ''ken the
oath o. office, and will decline to x it, fire
appointed. are requested 70 n1tit The Secre-
tar, Of lhvir ntsn i'm on or relo me day of
the meeting Of lhs B,sri, j4nc 26 D All
new Appoiniess who will ! take i'ie aalh are
to inform the Secretary n oure
By order Of the Boar
q W BERRY, Secretary.
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Imnortant to CIergYmen.

A ,hange in the law relating to marriages
was made by the last legislature. 1t makes
TWO important provisions. Any minister OF
any other person who marries persons with
out license shall on conviction be fined mot
less than one hundred dollars nor more than
FIVE hundred dollars" 1t provides further
that if the minister "shall fail to return with
in period of thirty days from the date of
such marriage 70 the clerk of the court issuing
such license one of the certificates ofmarriige, -
he shall en- conviction she fined not less than
ten dollars"
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Call Again.

We were much pleased yesterday to have
a call at our sanctum from Miss Estele RAN
dali, the accomplished and very interesting
daughter of Captain L ) Randall, proprietor
OF River View Miss Randall rode up on
horseback from Chapel Point, to ~hich place
her fathers steamer, the Harry Randall, touch
es on its trips up and down the Potomac liver,
and while here she Was the guest of the Misses
Smoot Miss Randall expressed herself qaae
freely over the decided advantages this place
has, with its several daily trains, over Chapel
Poinl and seemed much pleased otherw ise
With III beautiful young city. Others who
met her were as much pleased with the at
trertiye young lady MS ourselt, End warm
and generous Invitation was extended her to
visit us again.
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MarshaIl-YOung.

Married, June 7th by Rev R H Alex
ander, Mr.. W Marshall, Jr. and Miss
Emma Young. The bride wore white Surah
silk with orange blossoms and the
groom black suit They were waited upon
by Miss NJ L. Green and Mr. R. II. P. Dyer,
Miss Katie Marshall and Mr.. John Thomas =
After the ceremony the invited guests went tC
the residence Of the BRIDES parents where ar
elegant luncheon was served. The couple
were the recipient of many handsome presents
Among the guests were Mr. J W. harshall
Sr., and sous, Mrs. A. Lyles and daughters
Mr. N. " DYSON and niece Mr.. and Mrs. w
(. Matthews, Mr. Ford and family, Mr. H
Bell and wife, Mr.. N. Y. Barber. and others
Much joy is wished the happy couple
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From a letter written by Rev. J. Gund erma
Of Dimondale, Mich. we are permitted TO ma
this extract: 81 have no hesitation in reeeoi
mending DR.. Kings New Discovery, as the
suits were almost marvellous in the case OF d
wife. While was pastor of the Baptist Chni'
at Rives Janetion she was brought down "
paroxysms of coughing would last hours VI
little interruption and it seemed as If she coN
not survive them. A friend recommended q
Kings New discovery; 1t was quick ia its We
and highly satisfactory in results
Trial bottle free. Large size Scots ~
s1. W. W. Padgett, Port Tobacco.
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good all the advertising claimed for them, the
Iolowlng four remedies have reached pne-
nomenal sale DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
consumption coughs and colds, each bottle
for liver, stomach and kidneys. Bucklen's Ar
nlea Saiye, the best In the World aud DR., King
New Life Pills, which ate perfect pill All
these remedies are guaranteed TO do Just what
Is attached herewith viii be glad to tell you
more of them. For sale Inv ~. W. Padgett
Port Tobacco, Md
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Funeral of MR.. Robert Grain

The funeral of Mrs Robert Grain, whose
death occurred on Thursday Of last week,
took place from Idaho, the residence of her
father ,ex-J Judge Stone, on Saturday. The burial
service which hogan at the house and eaded
at the grave in Mount Rest Cemetery. was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Poindexter Col. l..
A. Wilmer. DIR Dudley Morgan, Messrs J. H.
Mitchell and j. c. Hershia, served as ac
tive pail bearers The caskct was covered
with flowers of rare beauty and Hastily ar
ranged in pyramids, crosses and pillows, the
tributes of Governor Brown, and many other
loving friends. A large concourse OF persons
followed her remains to their las. resting
place. Mr.. P. W. Roby acted as funeral d.
rector.
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Sold Out

Mr.. Conrad Posey engaged in the general
mercantile business at Wai side has sold ont
his store at that place TO Messrs Charles
and Reginald W. Wright, and left the county
10 engage in business in Washington The
new firm took charge on Monday AS both
members Ct the firm are good business men
success is sure to attend their enterprise.
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Crop RepOrt.

Farmers are now busy cultiyatng. =
The wheat is changing color and promises
welI. Tobacco planting is progressing well,
but that recently planted has been cut badly
BY the worm. The rye is doing well and be-
ginning to change color. Corn is making
slow growth; much has been injured by
worms The hay crop is fair, and some has
been made. There will be more fruit than
was expected
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Mad Dog

mad dog sc,re occnrred in Port To
bAcco on Thursday. Some ones apparent
rabd dog. painting and ftothing at ID
mouth, dashed IN The Centennial House an'
bit Mr.. Julian Cox's dog and then bea
tracks out Of the town numner OF person
started in pursuit of him. bu the inraged ID
imal made good his esrape
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-15

Attention OF our readers is especially called
10 the Gum Roofing aud Paint advertised in
our columns; it is ready for use, easily appli-
ed End a very low price reliable article. Moth
ing better for new roof, or an old oof need
ing repairs The Gum Elastic Roofing Com
paDy of 80 West Broadway, New York City,
will mail you sample il you write them at
once, and mention this paper.
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Academy Commencement.

The annual commencement of st. Thomas
Academy will take place on the 2lst instant
The exercises will De held AT 80 O'Clock
y; M in the pavilion at Chapel Point to
which we are directed by the Misses Neale,
principals Of the school to invite tine public
These entertainments have always been pleas
ant aud entertaining.
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Singular Action

The mail route from La Plata 10 Port
Tobacco was put out few weeks ago for one
wear. Messrs B. II P,dget and Mitchell
Cochrane receiving the same at Sl75 This week
notice has been posted at the la Plata P. o ,
purposing to let the same route out again TO
the lowest bidder or bidders for three years
Messrs Padgelt and Cochrane knew nothing
Of the proposed change by the Postofiiee De-
partment and think its action very singular
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To THE PUBLIC.

Having rented The hotel at lhs oil stand at
Bryanto~n for the present year . could beg
to inform the public that am prcrred 70 ac-
eommodare hoarders bo,h regula aad transit
My bar will be always supplied With choice
Wines, Liquors. Cigars, &c.
viii keep also Livery, and any aae Of the
travelling public can 10 furnisHt1 viii bug
gies and teams aud ii notified will meet them
at anv railroad station, AID TAKE ne to any
point in the county they nay wish 10 90 at
the most reasonable rates. Hoping TO receive
share OF the public patronage 10 respect
fully lAMhl 4 MURRAY,
NH s-m ProyHe'Cr.
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GOSsunIprInN cIREn

An old phisictn, retired from pnctice
having had laced IN lis hands by 81 Eas
india missionary the formula off, simpsTeg
etahle remedy for the speedy and perzanen
cure of Consumption. Bronchitis CiArrh
Asthma and all throat and Lsrg Aft lions
also a positive and radical cure for Nfvou
Debility and all Nervous Comt laiuH BITE
having tested its wonderful curative q liver
in thousands of cases, has felt it his idty t,
make it known to his suffering teilow Ae
tuated by this motive aud desire TO \ liev
human suffering | will send free e. harg
to all who desire it, this recipe Ia tefman
French or English, with full direriOps fC
preparing and using Sent b, ueti W ad
blessing win stamp naming this per-
W. A. NUY Els, 800 Powers B3ck, spches
tel New York mhd@y
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To Mark his Grave.

Mrs John Richie, OF Frederick, has been
appointed one Of committee of the Daugh-
tiers Of the Revolution TO visit and suitably
,palk the grave of General William SMALL
wood, in this county.
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DR.. Fenner's Salt Rheum Ointmentis known
by those familiar with it as the 'grandesl
medicine ever made by mar. For all skin
erupiions. Warranted to satisfy or money re-
turned For sale ny all dealers auG W W.
Padgett, Pert Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-15

DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver Pills are the
best family physic. Mild, no gripping, yet &C.
live aud most thorough. Superior To all 9TH
ers. Warranted to satisfy G mUney refunded,
For sale by alt dealers and W. W Padgett
Port Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-15

Divine services with Holy Communion,
will he held D V Sunday, June nth, Al
Pisgah, NJ. + Church, South, ut 10 30 a. m.
aud services same day at Chickcmuxeu al
A o clock p. IN
J c. SEDwICK, P. C.
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Religions Notices.

Rev Mr. D. J Rawlinson, of Al, xandria
Va, will preach at Port Tobacco on Sunday,
the nth instant. at II a IN. and at I 30 p IN !,
and each night during the week at the same
hours.
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Dental Notice

UtTIUI NUNICt'
| will visit Bel Alton. professionally,
jane 9Th and 18th, and Newport on June
10th
DR.. P. E. SASSCER
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To Dealers: You nave one or more cases OF
st Vitus Dance in your vicinity. Get my
Specific TO them. 1t will not disappoint them.
you or me. 0Ee bottle always cures. Serd
for circular to DR.. NJ NJ. Feuner, Fredenia
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Divine services will be held D. V SUNDAY
June nth. at 10 30 Il. m, at Christ Church,
Pica waxen. by the Rev David Barr.
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ROAD NOTICE

II is ordered bv the County Commissioners
of Charles cauuty, this Pad DAY Y MAY,
1894. that the coantt road in i've BIB District
of sa d county, near Newburg. rsdlpg from
Sam liu hes OLD shop 10 the Poioms county
road, e aud it is hereby closed. nc ITS use
as putl,c al is ieren, discon mad
S, order CT the Board
GEORGE W. CARRTLL, President.
V. b PENNINGTON, Clerk
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,tlas held the World q,

AtIas held Tue " 0rId o.
The World lloi.ts yu-ur If your shoes ar
not In whaek aHa h- leasaut sprinl
weather w" EN- ne 'an tn the latos ar
tstic shapes eapcf $50 asy lrm ol earth
4 line in the mail 10 US will do The trick. =
Don't Hold Up Hurry Up Tiue's goinl
fast. Don't get caught with an Old fasbione,
last.
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9Th, D and Penn. Avenue, S. E.

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new Gloves ne" Shoes new Hose and new Corsets and
Summer Underwear
The Gentlemen want Shirts new Neckwear,
Straw Hat Summer Underwear and new Gloves.
The Baby wants new D eSs new Cap new Coat
SUMMER Underwear new shoes and new Carriage
The House needs MattingS new Window Blinds new
Linens, nov Dishes, new Cooking Utensils and all
Wooden and Tin are for the washroom
The Lowest Prices and in the City
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HAINES WASHING TON STOR

E90' and Pennsylvania Avenue, 5. u washington, O.
Aotce;-A Base Ball will be given To any Child liv
ing i'll Charles county, Nd who out this advertise
ment and br IS it to IIaines Washington Store
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Having secured the services O 4 first
class dress maker from the tity. p now
prepared to do dress making at m2derate
prices.
Mrs W. N. WEIGH, "a Plata Md,