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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Fifty-TwO Dividends As general
thing investors are pleased 10 rereive only
two dividends year, and II they are paid
with r, yuarit, are fully satisfied. When
one, however, cal receive hity-two dividends
in ear upon an investment OF only three
dollars. the matter deserves very serious at
ten ion
The Independent OF New York for forty-six
wears has held me first position among the
great religious literary and family ween lies
Of the land II presents features for the com
ing wear far in advance of any heretofore Of.
fred. 1t has the ls.ding contributors of the
world, 1t prints the b.st poetry, it has TWEEN
tv.one departments, edited by Specialists.
devoted to Fine Arts. Science, Insurance,
Finance. Biblical. Research, Sunday School,
Missions, Health, etc The Indepsadeat ID
particularly fitted TOR Intelligent people,
whet Ter professional men, business men or
farmers, and for their frmiies 1t costs but
six cents a week and gives Il great deal. A
subscriber receives ffty-two dividends year
The subscription price OF The Ind pendent
is only three dollars year, or at that rate
for any part of ear. and a sample copy will
be sent to any person free by addressing
The Independent, New York City.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
transfers Of pronerlr.-peed. +!

Transfers Of Property Deeds from
Mary F. Rehr Trustee to VIM J Frere, TOT
''PIainfeld"; $1,000. George R Sembly and
wife to Thomas J. Higgs, for Inc lower pal
Of Hardship; $3.50 George 7 aud Mamie
C. Higges 10 VIM. B Hawkins. for lot
acres, Newburg; $24 John /. Jenkins and
al 10 Alexander Penn, for AZ acres in Cobb
Neck; $3.50. j. F. Matthews aud A. Posey
Trustees to Francis Higdon. for 200 acres in
Cobb Neck; $500. Kitty R Harris and al to
County Commissioners for 800 feet for road;
S45.
Bills Of Sale.-Fron George W Riggs to
Fred Farrall; 500. Emily R. hewitt to =.
B. Matthews, 500. Dennis Green to F. b.
Matthews; 800. ]. W. Pilkerton to Murphy
and Jameson, 1858. Ernesl Herbert agent.
to Rebecca Y. LANCASTER; S55. Richard A
Garner to R. T. Knott, $76.ls. R B Thorn
son and james W Swami to r. T. Knott;
$244.3 80. Marshall Wilkerson to John B.
DALI $50. John Kelley to F A. Richmond;
$50. Frank Middleton 10 F. A, Richmond;
$500 ]. S. Bealle to Jennie Il. NJ. Beaile;
S504.
Mortgages. VIM. B. and Catherine
Hawkins to Frederick A. Richmond, Oh tract
of land in Fifth district; $lO5. Caroline NJ
Smoot to ]. Benjamin Maltingly, on house
and lot in La Plata; Ss5.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
Far the Smithsonian The will G

For the Smithsonian. The will Of
Robert Stanton Avery, made public by the
Probate Court Of the District Of Columbia a
few days ago, leaves all but So 400 of his
estate amounting 10 Sl2O, 900, to the
Smithsonian Institution He directs that
part of the income from this sum he applied
10 the puol cation Of Lectures and Treaties
Upon and Concerning those Mechanical Laws
Governing Ethereal Mediums" aud suggests
that prizes be given for essays on the phe-
nomens Of electricity, magnetism, light and
heat. Mr.. Avery was born in Norwich,
Connecticut, in 1908, graduated from Har-
ward, We educated for the Univefsalist mig
istry, and finally became chief of division
ia the Coast SuEve His hobby was pho
netic spelling.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
orphans Court The regular session o

Orphans Court The regular session oil
the Orphans Court was held in Port Tobacco
on Tuesday. All the Judges present Order
passed F. + Hardy administrator of HenAetta
Hardy, deceased, 10 sell at private. sale her
personal property Fourth account of Pere
Wilmer, Jr guardian u Pauline A. and Louise
b. Flrena ., filed aud approved. First ac-
count q, PEI. Wilmer, Jr surviving admin
list ator of A z. Lloyd, flrd and approved
IN order was passed sulhorizelng audit 10
be made by Register Of Will, on first account
Of Pere Wilmer administrator OF A. 2. Lloyd
NH OF ALFRED Z. Richs,d., Oi Washington,
d. c., fled for probate.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Deaths. Died, at her late residence, Rict
Hill, on Monday lass after an illness of thirty
Year, Of rheumatism. Walter Ann Cox, relic
Of the late Col Samuel Coz, aged 70 years
and months. Her funeTsl took place from
Christ Church, Port Tobacco, on Wednesday
and her remains were inferred at Mount Res
Cemetery. She leaves no children of hel
own, but an adopted sou, Mr.. Samuel Cox
Jr.
DIED, at his home, near Bryantown, on
Friday, February 18TH, 1894, Frank Hardy,
aged about IS years. His remains we're inter
red at Bryantesn Catholic Church on the
Sunday following bis death.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
Novel Ducking Boat

Novel UuckIng NOTWITHSTANDING has
invented ducking boat of gum cloth which
weighs bui twenty pounds, and can be col
lapsed and wrapped into small SPACE, says
an exchange. The boat is like c circular
soup tureen with a pair of booth Dangling
from the bottom. The hunter sits upright ia
the craft, with his legs in the boots and
wears a cape, the tail of which fits all around
the edge OF the boat and keeps off The wealth.
er. He looks then like yery..fat man float.
ing in the water. There are loops around
the boat which hold bushes to conceal the
hunter, who may move about in the water
by means of fms attached 10 the bdots. His
position is upright.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
aTelI MR.. vivian Brent."-Ri

ARD Leach killed his young wife on Monday
last in New York city, and then cut his own
throat On the kitchen table WAS found a
note written in rambling manner, and on
the opposite side was Tell Rev Guntley and
Mrs. Vivian Brent. of Charles county" The
young man is remembered by many ofour
t,eople as a bright intelligent lad, who was
carefully raised by Mr.. and Mrs Vivian
Brent near Port Tobacco, and his awful
crime, and untinely end will be regretted by
all
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Brutal Murder james Travers, color
ed. who sa,s he Was born on farm IN TINS
county, between Glynont and s'sssbaIi Hall,
killed his mistress, Lena Gros, near BFignt-
wood, D. c., on Monday morning l.st. he
made confession in which ht stated that 10
. Quarrel he struck the woman with his sst
10 keep her from cutting him with razor
she had in her hand ank knocked her sense
less AID then not knowing what 10 do, being
scared, be cut her throat and covered her
over with leaves to hide the crime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Burned to Death Mr. Samuel Hanson.
IN old and highl, respected citizen Of this
roanty. was burned to death ut the residence
Of his sister, Mrs Emily Millar. Nanjemoy
Friday night of last Setk. Mr.. Hanson,
rho was very old and itsble, retired rs usua
ON Thursday night previous 10 his death and
vas found the next morning dead, and sc
verely burned around his head and breast. i
il supposed he upset coal oil lamp he hac
been using and set himself on IRE The de
ceased was ut one time County Commissions
OF this county and held later in life place II
one Of the State Tobacco Warehouses 10 Bal
tIinoIe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Admitted to the Bar MIR. Walter
Mitchell was admitted 10 prac tice at our bar
On Monday. and sepesred in his frs. case on
TUESDAY, with his uncle, Mr. John d Mitch,
oil. Til. yonng gentleman 10 well equipped
for the practice of Law, and We tender hinl
oar earnest wishes for success in his chosen
profession.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Mill Burned. The mill iE Cobb Neck
known as Kelleys, swned by Jesse Kelley,
and others, was total; destro, ed by FIRE on
Tuesday right. The fire is thought 10 be the
work OF mn incendiary from the fact that WIN,
Green, one of the owners, about nine O'Clock
at riga, went TO the mill after his axe that be
had torsDtieu and found every thing all tight
with II. hre in agh.. and III the early morn.
iry nLrn the fir. p.s discovered the mill was
u.aa, entirely destroyed. The loss falls
,ily upon the owners, ~ho ate among the
most iespse,nLlv aud industrious OF our col
ntd eiuz.ns The destruction OF the mill
VII be a great loss TO CObb Neck. II is
aup.d The, will be able 10 build up again.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Tue only iRhsritance mani receive tom
their ancestors is impure blood. Fortunate
IL, it is in everyones power TO transmit a
cleaner heritage 10 their posteri'y by tue
simple use Of Ayer's Sarsaparills, the '-sIy
blood pur fer admitted 1t the Chie"g"
Worlds Fait.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

nenlson-MOntgomerv Married in
Baltimore city on October llth, 1894, Mr..
r. A. Denson and Miss Gertrude MontgCm'
cry. The groom 10 PROSPEROUS commission
merchant of Washington city, and toe bride Is
the third daughter Of Mrs A. J. Montgomery
of Bryantown. WeeItend cosgratuisuons'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
All Free,

These who baYs used DIR. Kings New Discov
cry know its value, and those who have not
have now the opportunity TO try il free. Cal.
on the advertised druggist and get tItal bot.
tie free. Send your name and address TO H, T.,
Bueklen & Co., Chicago, and get Il sample box
OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills free, as we'll a
copy Of Guide to Health and Household Instruc-
cor, free. All of which is guaranteed TO do you
good and cost you nothing. W. W. Padgett,
Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Why isn't this good thing2 DR.. Fenner' :
Kidney and Backache Cure is warranted to
give satisfaction in every case or money re-
turned. Such a proposition couldn't be
thought of if the medicine wasn't superior to
all Others. For sale by all dealers ana W. W.
Padgett Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Steam navigation was once looked upon
with doubt. So was the power OF DR.. Fen
ner' S Cough Honey to relieve any cough in one
hour, until thousands OF trials demonstrated
the fact. Equally good for horses Gives
isiacfi0n not gisdn. Flr safe-cy"nh deaiers
aud W. W Padpett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Critically Ili.-The condition Of Mr.
W, II. Trotter, who has been III for some
,ine past changed for the worst on Saturday
last. and it Was feared that his death would
take place during the night lie has rallied
so,new bat, yet he is still in critical eoad;-
ton
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

For headaches. biliousness, constipation,
dizziness sleeplessuess, the blues, scrofula,
the blood and all skin eruptions DR.. Fenner's
Blood and LAYER Remedy and Nerve Tonic
never fails. Warranted to satisfy or money
refunded. Could this be afforded if the rem
.dy wasn't certain For sale by all dealers
and W. W. P.dgett, Port Tobacco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Large school. The School Board lp,'
passed an order TO yIv- an assistant TO NJ
HALEY, the tehrher Of our village school ThI
beVanie nrcessar, from thu fact that m avef'
age Of owe iit' scholars has zen made -
since the 'rhoal has been taught hy dr. I'd
le'. For the present room viii he used 10
The toau hill for ih- assinsnt and sma kr
children
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Whoever is bowed down and oppressed will
'feel like himself again" after dose of DR..
Penner's Capitol Bitters. Elevates all the vital
functions, giving appetite and strength. a
fall dose relieves pain and produces sleep at
night. For old people, women, invalids, and
10 ward off disease. For sale by all dealers
and W. W. Padgett, Port Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

heiigi0u. Notices. Divine rrr'ess
will be held D VI, Susdsy. Novenscr 2''h,
al Newtown, NJ E. Church, South. at |
% and same day al La Plata, at 7P.1.
j. C. SEDWlCK, p. G.
1T. MAry's Church, Bryanown, will be re-
dedicated next sunday, Nov. 25, at 10 O'Clock
M. The Holy Sacrifice OF the Mass and
the 40 Hours Devotion will follow Immediately
E. NJ. Southgate, Pastor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

The subscriber would respectfully inform
the p.blic generally that he has fitted an y
fine hearse aud is now prepared to At" nd TO
all calls in the undertaking business Gu short
notice and reasonable terms ls
Trimmings snd ornaments of klnds 'of
Burial Cases kept c0nstautl, on hand sud
everything furnished in NJ good style n a III.
cities, and al much lower prices. Retdy-
made Collins, OF all sizes and Of various '''irs,
constant, on hand. Personal attention Ris-
en- at funerals. and satisfaction guaranteed 10
all cases A call is respectfully solicited
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Send your address to II. Il. Bucklen 4 Coa
Chicago, aud ger u samule box OF DIR. King.
New Life Pills, trial will convince yoa o.
their merits. These pills are easy in action sud
are particularly effective in the cure Of consii
patton and sick headache. For malaria aud
liver troubles they have been proved invsluit
BILE. They are guaranteed 10 be perfectly irrt
from every delsterious substance and 10 b
purely vegetable They do not weaken b iheil
action, but by giving tone 10 stomaclfirIkNo
els greatly invigeratp the system. Reg lar sizt
25cts per box. Sold by W. ". padg :, PORT
Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Brooke gu tue teuct. sir Hck. burroughs
was made foreman OF The grand juri The
tollO4 ing is The list OF grand aud peut jurors:
Grand Jury.
w Mex Burroughs, Foreman.
James A. Murray, b. Slye, Jr..
Z. +. Nicholson. r Snssrer,
q. c. Burch, VIM. Penny,
II + Rory, Z. Murph.'
Alex hcKee, Julian Cox,
John Ii Bean, Il. L. 1Ip1ett.
Julian Z. Norris, GroiVe W Thonlps"n.
T H Cooksey, h, McWllllams,
Albert McWiliius, a. Thompson.
-. D. Robertson Henry Delozler,
James g. Cookse,, james I Dyer,
George W Matthews.
retit Jury.
F. D. Gardiner Richard Barnes,
j. THOMPSON r. Canieli jenkins.
r. Hishfieiis, h. hewitt,
Samuel f. GrAs, james A. Mason,
r. 7 BOarman, john " jenkins,
F. W. Matthews, George u Johnson,
John L A Moran, N.B. aefue'son,
f R Burgess. Frances d Matthews,
lanes A Franklia, JOHN R Ed Yards.
Hugh Mitchell, francis A. fosey,
Vim. C. HARDY, VIM. F. Bowling,
G. Murphy
The FIRST case tried was AN appeal OF Virginia
@ Davis VS.. Thomas II Ching, and argu-
nent, we're made on motion TO quash writ o.
attachment, Before curt and he'd sa6 car,a
Matthews for appellee. and Posey Ior III
pellant
tn, sda, and Wednesday Au sppeaIl
William w Kee IN vs. Henry II;
Swami. where damage WAS claimed
by Swami vs.. Kecch for the killing OF two
| dogs who had hit colts belonging to ke,ch
Tried b, jury. The jury WAS discharged be
fore , verdict VAS reach, d. because the fore
man lett the jury 10 ask question OF tn
a,urt. " liner Tor appellee Mitchell for NY
neilnut State VS. Thomas Chew Grimm"
appeals Information quashed, prisoner DIS
charged. indictments were found aga'ns
Henry W Hart for resisting Mn officer, Leo
r., Wheeler, aud against Edward Brown "a
the larceny of goods from the store OF L. :
Herrert Newport.
Thursday. State VS. Vernnn Blair char.r
with taking and driving from Chapel Poir
a horse and cart belonging To Walter Swami
WAS tried before the court sud the prlson'
acquitted Case OF State vs.. Hunter Wan
indicted for trading horse said TO hay
CYLINDERS with l.ee jackson, Was taken II
and is On Trial trtore jury.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Dental Notice. will be at NV othce
in La Plata on November rs, ~, 20 and 80.
DIP. E. SASSCER.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

when Baby was sick. we gave her CastoriA.
When .hs was Child, she cried for oAstoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to CasseriA.
Whsn abe had Children. she gave them CassoriA
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Ii s rumored that new line oiIstes mers
will be put on the Route between Norfolk
and Washington about the middle oil Deem
Der.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

A new gun was taken from the Washing.
ton Navy yard 10 Indian Head on Saturday
Hast
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
Ws,sHT Wills. JOSEPH W TAYLos. =
CONTRACTORS. PAINTERS
and BUILDERS,
Bel Alton, Charles County, No.

We are nov prepared to DO anr aud all
work 10 our line 10 this and the adjoining
eouAIits. Terms easy and reasonable, and
will guarantee all work done. Give as a
chance.
feb 9-y WILLS L TAYLOR.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

On Friday Of last week the horse attached
to the delivery wagon OF Aessrs. Edlavilch h
WoIf. It this VillaVe, took fright and ran Oi
breaking the shafts anc bending lie axle 0f
the vehicle. Tue drive: jImped out and eS-
capped unhurt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23


Will leave Pier 8, ght street, Baltimore,
every Saturday and Wednesday at 30 n N.
for Fair Haven, Plum FONT, Governors Rna
and Patuxent river. rs far up as Reues
dot. viii eaye Benedict Monday aud Thurs
day, ut $50 A. m, SotIerl'
Sotterly at 8 a M, Milestone Landing at 10
a. IN Governors Run At IL m Plum Pnt
at Up. M, Fair Haven at 80 y. III. for Balti.
more.
Steamer Westmoreland and Essex
Will leave Pier 2, Light Street, evrrt
Sunday and Wednesday at 9 p. m., for PdtuE-
ent river direct as far up as Bristol. r '4ra'
ing, will leave Bristol on Monday At 2 ~,
and Friday at q =. IN, Milestone s p. M, tor
Baltimore, calling at no wharves on Nond
below Leitch's, except when signslled lr
wharVes on the river fos passengers and
ishable freight. On Friday will call
wharves, and ouly take on passenge
perishable freight from those below II
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent.
jan 23-y Office, Pier 2 Light S
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Miss Elsie Tucker was the lucky girl who
Won the hat AT the tree rattle given b, Messrs
Edlavitch 4 Wolf last Tuesd,V. Great har-
gains ut the h. ". store next Tuesdar
We will make speciality OF Ladies' coats aud
many other articles which We are getting in
this week for the occasion. Don fail to ut
tend Come early aud Ayol,l the rush.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Ex-senator Edelen. Tor the first time in
several months was among his old friends
during court week From his general sp.
pcaranee we judge That he vii, 0r spared tor
many more years Of usefulness
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
nR SHADES DISCOVERY
- FL g.
Consumption,
just Given TO the Public

UT NItsCF' 70 FHV u0IEU
Write al sncs tnr particulars Of the nsss
pApers iartsiIx alton yOpsg ON al Ibis tiIps IN
Washington. Doctors aud oifrr Ciiil-ps
Cured Nrst pht >ician- and medirnl JOUR-
nsls SAY atou; The Greatest Disa0ygL. bf
the Ctntut, : upton blank tic sind
2.ceni stamp Address Dr. SHADE. n33
l4th SIeeI, Washingt,r. D. & NOV lin
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23
LOCAL BREvlTIEs.

TURKEYS are rcosiins high Thanksgiving
is near at hand, you know.
1t is said that snow fell in various paru Of
the State os Tuesday night
Its reported that Wild duck are making
their appearance on the Potomac.
A death notice was received but having no
named signed TO il We could not publish it.
Mr. Norman Yates, ofSt. Mays county, 10
visiting the family Of Mr. budd Abel, St.
Thomas Manor.
Miss Katie Dement,, who has been visiting
her sister Mrs. Benz. MuttinRly, this village,
has returned to her home in Washington.
Mr. Malcolm Berry. near this village, killed
few days ago two hogs, nine months old,
that weighed $50 and 23o pounds.
DR.. Lancaster is kept busy vaccinating the
people OF Cohb Neck Thus the smallpox
scare proves 10 he useful for our doctors.
Hon. Z o.. xa4d e. in Por, TC iarco vi.
this weet, I'D although much smacs.ted
from his severe tuck OF illness, l. improving
r.r;dI,
'"P'us
Work ON IN. tobb eek Cnurcb u.ll has
commenced Barry Slye is the rou,rar,tr
i"'s - :" '"'''
Tn. family of Mr. Horn.v of This
village. VIM have been waiting relatives in
gslumore civ the ,,st week returned .ome
on Tue,d.y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Court Proceedings. = The regular jury
term OF the Circuit Court for rus county CON
vene. ou Moud4, last With Judges BtIscoe aud
Brooke Uu tue beuCh. Nr. hcn. Burroughs
was made foreman Of The grand jur'. The
iolu ing is The list OF grand aud petit jurors
EranL lnrY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

The Misses Joyts, who have been visiting
the family OF Mr. j. S-mu-l Turner, this vii
lage, have returned their home in CAlveri
county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

The family of Mr.. R p Horney. of this
village, who have been visiting relatives in
BALTIMORE city the ,ist week, returned .ome
on Tuesd-y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-11-23

Work on the Cobb n eek Church Hall has
commenced Barry Slye is the contractor
This hail will fill long lelt wa in thai
community
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-02-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.

King Lobengula died at Capetown, Africa.
 The county seat warfare in Okla homa is being waged at Washington.
 Robert James. residing near Roche port, Mo, committed suicide under sensational circumstances.
 Dr. Edward Pynchon of Chicago claims to have invented an airship which he can propel by dynamite.
 The movement of Texas cotton for January of this year shows an increase of 6l03 bales over January, 1893
 Directors of the Third National bank of Detroit say the peculations of ex= Cashier Marvin amount to Si00,000,
 Miss Annie Collins was arrested on a charge of forgery at Lafayette, Ind, and implicated wealthy young man.
 Professor Barnard of the Lick ob- servatory was awarded the Arago medal by the French Academy of Science for discovering Jupiter's fifth satellite.
 A San Francisco diver named Ryan claims to have discovered the wreck of the Brother Jonathan, . ship sunk a0 years ago with Sl. 900, 900 in treasure
 Italy has refused to recognize the Brazilian insurgents as belligerents.
 Alexander, czar of Russia, has gone to the Crimea to try and regain his health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-02-12

CONGRESSMAN WILSON, with a party of friends, is en route to Mexico, where he expects to spend some time in rest and recreation with a view of regaining his health, which has been much impaired by his close application to work in pre- pairing the tariff bili The party stopped over at Kansas City Satur- day, where 1t was proposed to give MT. Wilson a banquet, but owing to sickness he was unable to be pres ent and at a late hour the scheme was abandoned. After resting over Sunday the party will resume their journey today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-02-12

of nations. That one speech made Lincoln President, brought on the greatest civil war of modern history and freed 1, 100000 slaves.
 The pity is that Lincoln was as sassinated and did not live to carry ous the generous impulses of his noble nature. Had the tragedy of Ford's Theater in Washington not occurred, we do not believe the South would have been subjected to 8 reconstruction era more dis astrous than the ravages of the war
 Lincoln's life was one that gives hope and encouragement to every poor boy in the land, and was dis tinguised and remarkable example of what can be accomplished in a free Republic like ours.