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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-19
THCsr PRESENT.

The following gentlemen were in at
tendance ON the convention. Messrs. W.
IL. TAYLOR, J. r. Ellyson. j. b. Pace, John
S. Elicit. George l.. Christian. William ILL.,.
Palmer. II. :. Trout. Flanagan. Letter
man. c. Hardy j. T.. Glenn. Eneelbere
&. -. Fishburne. Buske. j. Il. Wcrth.
DarmaU. j. u. Branch. W. j. Johnson
4. l.. Boulware. +. X. Scott, Jones. r..
v. Jeigh. NJ Field. VI. :. Quarles, II. -.
Fuller and Wilkinson.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
First Soft Grabs OF the Season,

The first soft crabs of the season arrived
/ in Baltimore few days since, on a steamer
of the Weens Line. They were from the
Rappahaunock river. The soft crab season
on the Rappahannock river, though early, is
generally shsrt. The female crabs go to the
Rappahannock river early and deposit thou
sands of small crabs. The result is lot Of
soft crabs ofsmall size early in the season =
The young crabs shed md like older crabs
harden on tide aud the growth occurs in the
shedding process; consequently within the
next few days soft crabs Of good eating size
will be in the market
The warm water near the shores of the
Rappahannock river expedite the shedding
process. When the females grow to large size
later in the season they shed less frequently,
the usual time being about once a month
The process of shedding during the summer
season is as follows: The crabs become fat;
then they assume blush look On the back
and yellow on under side. When in this
condition, fan outer shell be broken, there
will be fonnd a skin similar to the inner skin
of an egg covering the crab 10 this stage
the crab is known as peeer. The next
stage is when the outer shell begins to open,
and the crab is then known as buster
When the outer shell is stuffed the crab is
then soft crab. II she has escaped from the
male crabs, who pursue her dur
ing this period, she lies hidden in the grass in
shoal water until the next tide, which har-
iens her shell considerably and the crab is
called a backrum.
Backrums are the tough crabs sold as soft
crabs, and when cooked the shell turns red,
ike that Of lobster, and is moi desirable on
account of its bitterness. in another tide the
,rabs become truly hard and go where they
please without fear of being devoured by the
male members. The tenaeity which grown
male crab shows when be begins keeping
steady company" with peeler can be OBJ
erved in many of the Chesapeake water
tributaries during the summer. Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
A Few Things to Avoid

Never call upon people just at bed time
or during dinner, CT before they are down
stairs in the morning.
Never stop people who are hurrying along
and detain them for ten or twenty minutes.
Never, when you see tSo people engaged it
earnest talk, step in an enter upon miscel
laneous conversation
Never begin to talk about this, that ant
everything 10 one who is trying to read th'
morning paper, or book or anything else.
Never fail 10 keep in appointment.
Never inconvenience people by coming ia
late at church, theatre, lecture or concert.
Never delay in ansHering letters or return.
ing books.
Never tell long stories of which you Jour
self are the hero.
Never speak disrespectfully Of your parents
nor of your sisters People may laugh at
Jour wit, but they will dispise you for it
Never talk when other are singing or doing
any thing else for your amusement, and never
the instant they have finished begin to talk
upon a different topic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

New LneaI LAWS.

The following is list of the Jew local
liws passed by the last Legislature for this
county:
An act authorizing the Clerk to transcribe
and make a new equity docket.
Ar act fixing licenses and penalties fol
Hawkers and Pedlers.
An act increasing the number of County
Commissioners.
An act protecting wild fowl.
An act to submitting the question of re-
mova of the county seat to the people.
An act to build new school house fol
colored children near Loves store.
An act 10 build a school house for colored
children at La Plata.
An act , abolish the almshouse, etc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Adelaide Proctor Social Club.

The live people of Newport section of our
county have organized a sociaole club. The
following are the officers, and the program for
the next meeting on GOTH
President-Thomas NJ. Carpenter.
yice-President-Joh H. Key
Sccretary-M Miss Matte L. Brooke.
Treasurer-Miss Amelia Brooke.
Program:
Essay-Thomas B. Carpenter.
Music-Solo by Mrs. T. Higdon.
Recitation-By Miss D. Kirk.
Music-Duet by Mrs. Higdon and Miss A
Brooke
Debate-"Was the execution of Major An
drew justihable" Affirmative, Thomas NJ.
Carpenter Negative, Misses Annie Turner
and Matte L. Brooke and Mr. J. Il. Key
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Hicks for April.

Hick S predicts the following weather for
April, From 9th TO 9th, heavy april rains
with hail and thunder may he expected
Mark yop We do not say that such things
will result every day from 9Th to 9th, every
where, but all parts will have some of the re-
suits sooner or ll'er in the period. This is
true Of all storm periods. The period will
bring, as Its disturbances pass east, cool and
frosty nights-say about 9th to 10th On
and about the 18th and 18th, look for regular
reActiouary changes to warm aud and stormy,
with cool to cold days and nights passing
eastward from west and north behind the
storms The 18th to Dist is the next storm
period. Watch early west, later to the east.
Frost in the north after the storms Warm
aboat gath and 25th, with showers, followed
py cooler weather The 2sth to end oI
month is a regular storm period. Watch it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Entertainment.

very pleasant Easter entertainment was
given at the residence of Mrs. Harriet Briscoe,
Tuesday, March 9th prox. Dancing com
menced at 8 clock and was kept up until IL
O'Clock, when an elegant supper and refresh
ments were served, dancing then was again
resumed and lasted until O clock on We'd
nesday morning, when the guests departed
highly pleased with the hospitality of their
hostess Among those present were Mrs. j.
farrell, Mrs. A. Dorsey, Mrs. & Marshall,
Mrs. NJ. Marshall, Mrs D. Briscoe, Misses
Mamie Dorsey, Daisy and Laura Battles,
Maggie Adams, Nora Butler, Annie Marshall,
Josephine Miles, Cecilia Blackstone, Annie
Taylor, Messrs, Harry Marshall, Philip and
Joseph Senbly VIM. aad Wash Taylor, Henry
and Daniel Butler, Samuel Marshall, Thomas
Miles, Barker Marshall, A. Muschette: VIM.
Thompson, NJ. Matthews, and others. Good
music was rendered. Wide Awake.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed IN his hands hy an East
India missionary the formula of a simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure Of Consumption. Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and LnrR Affections,
also a positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, 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 ly 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 by ad-
dressing with stamp, naming this paper
W. A. MOVES, 800 Powers Block, Roches-
ter New York. NH 6-y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Communicated.


I1Hi
Editor of the Md. independent Dear Sir
The people Of Charles county and all who
travel the roads of said county should give
you vote of thanks for the manner in which
you call Mr.. Ben Swami to an account for the
miserable way he has mended tue roads in his
district. 1t shows plainly you are alive to
the interest of the tax PAYERS and the travel
ing public You have mind and are not
afraid 10 speak it, and such expressions ought
10 have a salutary effect upon our public SER
wants. Is is to be hoped that neither Mr.
Swami nor Mr. Milstead, who had charge of
the 9th corps last year, will be reappointed,
as both of the gentlemen knew about as much
of the science of road making as a hog
knows about holiday. Yours for good roads
Charles Countian.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

The regular monthly meeting of the Yes
try of Port Tobacco Parish was held here
on Wednesday. Present were Messrs 7. Y.
Roby, j. H. Roberts, II. E Mudd and S.
Cox, Jr. Considerable routine business was
transacted and treasurer, 10 succeed Mr.. ]
G Chapman, resigned, was elected Col. l.
A Wilmer was the man. A new secretary
was also to have been elected out the cleo
ton was postponed until more full meeting
could be had.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Bond Ct John j. Murray, administrator
of Joseph X Murray, passed and approved
and letters issued Warrant to appraise No
iice TO creditors. Will OF Henrietta Hardy
filed and probatcd. Application for letters on
estate oil Henriett, Hardy wss made by P. h.
Hardy Receipt of Mary A. Millar, John W.
Mlllar and al to Joseph c. Cooking, executor
Of John W Nillar, deceased
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

ROAD NOTICE.

Ordered this 10th day of March, 1894, by
the County Commissioners Of Charles county.
that the county road in the Second Election
District of Charles county. near the residence
o. Joseph II Milstead, be changed so as to
run as follows: Beginning at point where
Joseph H. Milstead's line intersects said road
and DETECTING westward over the lands Of
Alexander Haisip, RS u private road now runs
then travel with the present road, and sixty
yards tperefrom, for about 700 yards, ihel
entering the said county road, as it now runs
about SOC yards from the said points of defec'
ton. And ordered that the County Commits
sioners will hear protests against the sale
change OF the road line for thirty days from
date Of this order.
By order of the Board.
GEORGE w CARROLL, President.
V. B. PENNINGTON, Clerk.
NH % ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Guano Warehouse.

Mr.. B. Mattingly is saving and haul
ing the lumber to this place TO construct a
large guano warehouse, to be occupied by
Messrs. Lister Bros, firm of large fertilizer
manufacturers in Baltimore. The building
is expected 10 be completed in about 60 days.
II will be constructed on the railroad land, in
close proximity to the company's freight
warehouse. so as 10 be convenient to the cars
for loading and unloading.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Transfers of Property.

Bills Of sale from John R. hewitt to B.
W. B. Mcpherson; SPA II John A. Short
er TO I. Yates Roby; Sll5 4s. Mareellus
Chapman to WIN. r. Clarke S34 so VIM.
Thompson to E. Anderson Hunt, agent; $50.
Hugh Mitchell to Bette F. Mitchell; ,s76 81.
Mortgage from John II. Wills, Sr. and al
to E. D. Turner on part of Spring Hili;'
S492.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell
DIR. Kings New Discovery r. consumption,
coughs and colds, upon this condition. If you
are afflicted with cough, cold or any lung,
dy directed giving IL u fair trial, and expert
ence no benefit, you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. We could not make
this offer did we not know that DIR. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on 1t never disap-
points. Trial bottle free. Large size Scots and
FL. W. W. Padgett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
What We want-an Insurance O.

What We Want-an Insurance Go
Mr.. X. W. Spear, Secretary cf the Nation
al Cits Fire Insurance Compny Wasting
ton City, at the request Of some Of our wide
awake aud enter rising eitaens, VISITED the
county on Saturea', 10 look Al our couniy
in particular, and Southern Maryland in gen
eral, and 10 meet IS many OF cur public
spirited citizens as his limited stay would
permit, with view Of establishing a branch
Fire Insurance office in the county He ex
pressed himself highly pleased and promised
upon the subscription 10 a small amount OF
stock Of bis company hy our people to estab-
lish the office. We are much ia need OF such
m enterprise, for since he cry Of ''negro
domination and inCendiarisn has by lying
tongues leen harked ever the land most of
the r. sponsible Fire Insurance Companies has
ceased to do business in. this section, aud our
people are much troubled to get Insurance at
all. This company has a capital stock of
$500, 600, and is managed by hoard Of d.
rectors composed of SOM Of The leading ciii-
gems of Washington City, aud is very
safe and reliable. The plan is 10 establish
branch Office in this county for southern
MARY land, with a director fiom among our
own citizens and an agent to attend strict
ly to the business of the company. Mr. B.
A. Howard will, in a few days. proceed TO
procure the necessary stock from subscribers
so that the project will at once 90 INFO active
operation The cost Of share is nut $780, to
be paid in full or in monthly instalInents,
and it is TO be hoped that be will meet with
every encouragement and speedy success
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that have taken up
trespass ny upon lhr enclosed farm of which ]
am the occupant, known AS the Coy's Mill
Farm near Port TOhaecc. Red Bull Year
ling, ear marked with crop in the ri hit and
an underbil in left ear
The owner CT owners of the said v!trlng
are hereh, notified that unless demand is
made far same with proof If ow nershp within
30 DAYS fon this noIite The said estray will
be sold n tceordance II law.
NH 23.ct A P0SEY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Attention of our readers is especially called
to the Gum Roofing and Paint advertised in
our columns; it is ready for use, easily appli-
ed and H very low price reliable article. Moth
ing better for new roof or an old loof need
ing repairs The Gum Elastic Roofing Com
pany., of 80 West Broadway, New York City,
will mail YOU "a sample if you write them at
once, and mention this paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
A Cure for Diptheria.

The Scientific American gives this recipe
which the whole world ought to know. At
the irst indication of diptheria in the throat
of Il child, make the room close, then take "A
lineup and pour into it quantity of tar and
turpentine, equal parts. Then hold the cup
over FIRE so as to fill the room with fumes =
The little patient, on inhaling the fumes, will
cough up and spit out all the membraneous
matter, and the diptheria will pass out The
fumes Of the tar and turPentine loosen the
matter in the throat and thus afford the relief
that has baffed the skill of physicians.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

As u remedy for all forms Of headache Elec.
trio Bitters has proved to be the very best. II
effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded
habitual sick headaches yield to It's influence
We urge all who are afflicted TO procure a bot
tie, give this remedy a fair trial. In cases
of haUr Ial constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use Of this medicine
Try il once. Large size Scots At w. W. Pad
GETS store. Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

The renewal Of the late mission will be
opened at ST. Nary's Church, Bryantown,
next Sunday, April 9Th, 10 last one week.
EN-. soUTHGATE, Pastor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Standard Rates
Religions Notice.

Divine Services will be held D. ", Sun
day, April sth, at Pisgah, NJ. E. Church,
South, at 10 30 a. IN, and same day at
Chickamuxen at 80 p. IN. Rev. C Mark
will preach at Pisgah.
G. SEDWICK. PC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Fish.

Fish.
Since Saturday abou: 49, 900 herring and
200 shad have arrived at Fshtown. Herring
sold at from $4 so to Sc per thousand, and
shad at from Sl2 to S2s per hundred Alex
andria Gazette
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

DR. Fenners Salt Rheum Ointment is known
by those familiar with it as the ''Rraudest
medicine ever made by mar. For all skin
eruptions. Warranted to satisfy or money re-
turned. For sale by all dealers aud W. W.
Padgett Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver Pills are the
best family physic. Mild, no gripping, yet &C.
tive and most thorough. Superior 70 all 9TH
ers. Warranted to satisfy CT money refunded,
For sale by all dealers and w VI. Padgett.
Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
Now Ads.

Mr.. L. NJ. Switzerland and Son offers to
the farmers a select line offarming implements,
euano, eic Give them our orders.
Mr.. R. l.. Murphy has fine young mule
for sale.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Dr.. Fenner's Catarrh Remedy tends right
TO business" Never fails to cure. For sale
by all dealers and W. W. PadgeIt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
|. Saw Mill.

Having purchased and lifted up S.w md
Grisi Mill ut the above named place, we are
now prepared tC do all work in our line at the
very lowest rates.
Saving and grating done with dispatch.
Give us IL trial
de- 22-y kELLEl U.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
fptaI ann 4ersonal.

re- The o6ice othe Ma. Independent
has been remored to La Plata, and al
mail ,aafter shouid be addressed thereto.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Our Senators and Representatives and their
appoiniees now that the Legislature has adj
journed have returned home, donned their
good clothes and engaged in their former avo-
cations which, while possibly not Sc profta-
BILE are at least more pleasant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

In the list of papers designated by the re-
spective presiding officers of the two House OF
Of the late General Assembly, no Charles
county paper appears How now, bosses
Don't Charles county people 100, like to read
the laws2
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Dr. G. D. Mudd, Deputy Surveyor of the
Port Of Baltimore whose term of office is
about to expire, IS in doubt, it is said, where
TO locate 10 the fnture' Woodville, it is re-
ported, has charm for him. Don't go there
Doctor, your native COUNTY expects your re-
turn, and VII, make lour home he.e hap
pier than el,eN here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

The locking out process hy the STEAMER
Randall. Of the steamer MauAno rom the
river wharves which have been leased J
the former boat, continues The steamer
Matiano's people have circulated circular
showing the injustice done them and appeal
to the public they have so long served, VIXEN
they could get no other steamer, not to for
sake them IN making shipments.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

The bans Of marriage we're published ut 81
Th9mns Church on SUNDAY between Mr.
Henry Simms. Of Conh Ne k and Miss Car'
jenkins If this ne .hhnrhcod The sedtin.
is 10 t.ke pla = a. 81 Thpnis Oh lr'h On tn
18th instant After ne cerrnont the ueA g.,
married couple viii lunch at Hotel Wits
Bel Alion aud take the NOM train 70 al
DIAL trip TO BiItinore
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

A La Plata widower firing of the lonesome
ness Of single life expects soon to enter the
state of matr monial blessedness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Mrs --- Clagett. who has been Wis
iting Mrs Moses Hunter, this village, has re-
turned to her home, Prince Georges County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Taking it year in and year out the cnldes
hour Of each twenty-fsur is O'Clock in tn
morning
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
A. PosEY, Pubiishe
Terms for Advertising
Transient Rates.

Advertisements Of one square or less, and not
exceeding three insertions: Will be inserted Tor
81 So or IS cents for each subsequent insertion;
longer ones in the same proportion. space
equal to eight lines Of BREWER makes square
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Hicks made a poor guess Of Mrrch, but i
striking the condition of the weather thi
month.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Mr. j. c. Cooksey, who has recently pur-
chased the Dentsyille property speaks Of
making many necessary and valuable i'm
psovements to bis purchase
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

Mr.. s. Cox, Jr., is an applicant for his old
place in the Custom House, as cashier Of
customs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-04-06

The Bryantown boys will give dance thu
first Of next month That's right, keep sou
neighborhood lively
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-07-07

Pasture! Pasture.
100 acres OF good grass pure spring water in
hcld tio per head per month
BEN BAKER,
Emmett, Idaho, April. 3. 1894
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-07-07

the experiment OF fruit culture was com
menced. Previous to this, however, ex-
periments at Boise City and Lewiston
had proved successful.
Idaho lies on the western slope OF the
Rocky Mountains, and therefore has the
benefit OF the soft winds which pene-
trate the interior for several hundred
miles from the Pacific Ocean. where
they come In contact with the pure
currents OF the Rocky Mountains, there
by creating climate not surpassed in
any country for fruit culture. Her
fruits consist mainly Of apples, prunes,
piums, pears, peaches and cherries.
The small fruits and berries most sue
cessfully cultivated are currants, straw
berries, blackberries, rsspberries and
grapes. The prune, however, is the
prolific and most profitable fruit raised
In the State. Its flavor is equal il not
superior 10 the best grown in any
country.
II was not known until FIVE or six
years ago that we had large area Of
country peculiarly adapted to the cul-
ture Of this fruit.
The most extensive area in Central
Idaho known to be especially adapted to
prune culture are the valleys and
plateaus Of the Boise, Payette, Weiser
and Snake rivers.
am indebted to Col. John Hunter,
Of Boise City, who has visited and had
personal interviews with many OF the
prune-growers in the districts 10 which
have Just referred, for the following
valuable information: He places the
value OF acreage at $1,000, 900 and the
quantity Of prunes exported last year al
nearly 1000, 900 pounds. He estimates,
taking into consideration the orchards
that will bear this year for the first time
that the quantity marketed this year
will be three times greater than that OF
1893. And as the number OF trees plant
ed each year has been from two to three
times greater than that Of the preceding
year, the quantity OF fruit must there
fore increase in like proportion and oui
exports TO other States will grow very
rapidly, and will, before many years
become one of the principal products o.
the State"