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swedes Going to Southern Texas.

ROCKFORD Ull.), Dec. I7.-About sew
enty-five Swedish citizens of this city
have organized a colony to remove to
Southern Texas and purchase a large
tract OF land. Representative from
Texas were present at meeting held
last night, and a committee composed of
tve-E. Lingren, +. A. Wall, 2. 4. Rap
son, c. }. Swanson and Z. A. Bloom
was appointed to take trip South, in
vestigate the property offered, and, if
satisfactory farming land, to close the
deal for its purchase.
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wArER-woRKs LITIGATION.
santa Rosa Citizens Opposing the
Bond Issue.

Santa Rosa Citizens Opposing the
Bond Issue.
SANTA Rosa, Dec. 17.-John Cooper,
on behalf of about fifty prominent prop
erty-owners, representing over $500, 900
worth of property, secured an order from
Judge Ham of Napa citing City Marshal
Steadman of Santa Rosa to appear before
him at Napa Wednesday forenoon to
show cause why an injunction should not
be issued restraining him from selling
property on which the owners refused to
pay special tax levied for the payment
OF the new water-works bonds. The
property was advertised to be sold to-day
under the delinquent tax law, but Judge
Hams order will stop proceedings for a
few days of all matters pertaining to the
LITIGATION over new water works in Judge
HAMS court, and decision is expected
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Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. T.-President
Cleveland sent to the Senate the follow
ing nominations: Charles ID. Clark, to
be United States District Judge for the
Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennes-
see, vice David NJ. Key, retired. Hum
phrey b. Hamilton, to be Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of New
Mexico; Thomas % Hara of Michigan, to
be Consul at San Juan del Norte, Mica
rapua.
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SiX-Day Bicycle Race,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17.-In the six
day bicycle race begun at o'clock this
morning Starbuck lowered the fifty mile
indoor record about three minutes fifty
three seconds. The score at s A. NJ was:
Ashinger. los miles, laps; Cannon, 80
miles, 2 laps; MiXell, 81 miles, laps;
Forster IS miles. Starbuck left the track
after accomplishing his record -break ing
feat. Swanks' ankle panied him SO
badly that he retired at seventy five
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GOLD MINING.
Great Revival of Interest in Amador
County.


County.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l7.-Seuator L. G.
NoOrhls is here from Amador County,
and reports great revival of interest i'll
gold mining i'll that section. Capital is
seeking investment there, and several
new companies have been formed. Ten
miles OF the mother lode runs through
that county, and a total of 500, 900, 900 has
been taken out since the early days. Of
late years, however, many of the mines
have lain idle. Now, with the revival of
interest III mining, numbers of these are
being started up again, and some of them
are saldto be already paying handsomely.
Large sums OF money are being invested
In new mining machinery and other i'm
provements, and If there is any gold left
IN Amador the mining companies are
going to get it.
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Mount Rainier Exploring Party.

SEATTLE. Dec. 1.-THE Post Intelli-
gencer party for the exploration of Mount
Rainier left this afternoon, stopping at
Puyallup to secure homing pigeons to
carry their messages from the mountain.
They will go to Wilkeson. From that
point they will start over the trail to-
morrow morning TO make the ascent,
which will begin at Crested Lake.
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NIiueral Lands.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Senate
Committee on Public Lands to-day au-
thorized favorable report on the bill
providing for commission to examine
and segregate the mineral lauds of Mon
tana ana Idaho from the Northern Pacific
land grant
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BAY DISTRICT RACES.
Alcyone, Gold Dust, Obee, Hy Dy and
Patriot the Winners.

<AlCyOhSs OoIu tDuSIs oDees ny 1DY ana
Patriot the Winners.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 17.-There were
no accidents to-day. The jockeys were
careful and were not allowed to use
whips. a heavy rain took the sickness
out of the mud and made the track much
safer. Two favorites, Alcyone and Obee
won.
Five furlongs, maidens, two-year-olds,
Alcyone won, My Sweetheart second,
Coquette third. 1ime-l:1O.
Five furlongs, selling, Gold Dust won,
Hanford second, Lawyer third. Time
l:0S3.
Five furlongs. selling, Obee won, Banjo
second, Sir Reginald third. Time-l:07.
One mile, selling, Hy Dy won, Alary
second, White Stone third. Time-l:52
Six furlongs, selling. Patriot won, Ri
cardo second, Gordius third. Time
7.pll
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The Newfoundland Financial Crisis

Inc NewIoundInnd Financial Crisis,
ST. JOHNS (N. F., Dec. 16.-The share-
holders of the Commercial Bank of New
foundland are preparing for lively
meeting tomorrow. Several committees
have been formed to watch the interests
of special bodies of shareholders. Clergy
inen in all the city churches in their SER
mons to-day dwelt upon the crisis. They
urged care and self-reliance. unitv for
the public good and determination on the
part of the people TO work to regain their
former possessions. 1t is probable a
public meeting to consider the condition
OF the unemployed will be held during
the week.
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Patent suit Decided.

SAN Francisco, Dec. lit was de-
creed in the United States Circuit Court
to-day, in the case OF Alpkonso B. Bow
ers against Alexander McNee and others.
that the dredging and hydraulic appa-
ratus patents issued to A. b. Bowers in
1885 are good and valid, and that he be
declared the inventor of the machines in
volved in the suit.
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Cure for Traiu-Robberies.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. IA member of the
st. Louis police force has invented what
he thinks will be sure cure for the
train-robberies which have become epi-
demic OF late. The invention is device
to be placed OH top of express cars,
whereby the messenger, in case of rob-
berry, can take refuge and at the same
time guard the car.
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Fayerweather VIII Contest.

NEW YORK, Dec. H.-Judge Truax to-
day decided the Daniel b. tayerweather
Will contest in favor OF tive colleges which
sued. The decision practically upsets the
whole distri button OF the estate. worth
about S6, ,000, 900.
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JAPANESE ADVANCE.
Niu Chwang Captured and the Ar
mics Marching on Tien-Tsin.
SEVERAL CITIES TAKEN WITHOUT
SERIOUS FIGHTING.

Shanghai Officials Moving Their Fam
mes TO Foreign settlements for
safety, in Anticipation of an Out
oreak Which is Feared in Conse-
quence of the Imposition of the War
Tax.
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G0MPERS DEFEATED.
McBryde Elected President of the
American Federation.
NEW YORK SELECTED AS THE NEXT
MBBTING-PLACE.

Determined Upon as the
Future Headquarters of the Feder-
atfon-ResolutionsA Adopted Against
the Baltimore Currency Plan, and
viding That No Bonds be Issued
Without Special Law Originating
in the Lower House of Congress.
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Morrison for President.

SPRINGFIELD (1ll.), Dec. l7.-Secretary
ofState Hinrichsen, y nited States Marshal
Brinton, Jim Campbell and one or two
others are in st. Louis holding secret
caucus with the southern Illinois leading
Democrats, ostensiDiy to reorgauize the
state Central Committee looking toward
Hinrichsen'S election as Chairman, but
really, it is asserted, to further the inter-
ests of Vim. r. Morrison for President
in 1896. The meeting will probably con-
iinnn to-day
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salmon Gamers Indicted.

PORTLAND, Dec 1.-THE United States
Grand Jury to-day indicted thirty-one
persons engaged in the canning of salmon
at Astoria for obstructing navigation at
the mouth of the Columbia River.
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Severe Fire at Warsnw.

WARSAW, Dec. ia fire at the rail-
way station here has done enormous
damage. Several storehouses filled with
merchandise and large number of
freight cars were destroyed.
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Losses at Fene Huanp.

YOKOHAMA, Dec. lin the fighting
near Feng Huang the Japanese lost IL
killed and 80 wounded. The Chinese had
l39 killed
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Caucus of Republican Assemblymer

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Five of the
from San Francisco held meeting to-
night. 1t was intended to be caucus of
the entire delegation, but the other six
dld not put in an appearance and nothing
OF Importance was done pending full
meeting OF the delegation.
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GAME OF FOOTBALL.
Way to Get Rid of Unnecessary Rough
ness and Foul PLAY

New HAVEN Conn.,, Dec. 17.-Frank
A. Hinkey, who has just retired from the
Captaincy of the Yale football eleven and
has been succeeded by S. B. Thorne. 'o6.
in informally discussing football, said:
Football is naturally a rough game.
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Prorogulng of the Italian Parliament.

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE political crisis con-
tinues to absorb public attention. Ex-
Premier Giolitti has gone into the coun-
try, where he is followed and watched by
detectives. There is no doubt the news
of proroguing Parliament has created a
bad impression throughout Italy. 1t is
interpreted as indicating that Premier
Crispi intends to remain IN power in spite
OF opposition.
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HOPE ABANDONED.
Loss of the Keweenaw and Mont
serrat Almost Certainty,
TOGETHER WITH BOTH THEIR CREWS
FIFTY SOULS IN ALL

Tacoma's Ex-City Treasurer on Trial,
Charged With the EmbeZzlement
of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
Customs Officials Making Good
Start Toward Breaking Up Illicit
Opium Traffic In the North.
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SOUTHERN REPUBLICS,
Treaty Between Colombia, Ecuador
and Peru Signed.

Treaty Between Colombia, Ecuador
and Peru Signed.
LIMA, Dec. 1.-THE treaty between Co
lombia, Ecuador and Peru has been
signed by the Plenipotentiaries of the
countries named. According TO it's condi-
uons. Colombia subscribes to the arbitra-
ton agreement signed by Peru and Ecua-
dor on August l, 1887, but the three ma
tions stipulate that Spain shall be the
arbitrator to decide the matter. The
question to be decided is the ownership
of a disputed portion of the Amazonic
region between the Huallaga and UcavaIe
Rivers and their tributaries on the south
and between the Putumayo and COnqueta
to the north.
CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER.
BUENoS AYREs, Dec. I7.-Advices re-
celved here by the Brazilian Minister to
Argentina tell of ten deaths from cholera
in a single day in the State of Rio Janeiro.
and say that yellow fever is Increasing in
the Capital.
THE BLUEFIELDS AFFAIR.
KINGSTON (Jamaica), Dec. l7.-New and
important developments in the Bluefelds
affair may soon be looked for. For sew
eral days past there have been secret con-
ferences between ex-Chief Clarence, some
of his followers and the British repre-
sentative here. Great Britain it is re-
ported, has determined to restore Clar-
ence to power at Bluefelds, and arrange
ments to that end, it is believed, are now
being perfected. There is reason to be-
lieve that the American Consul and the
commander of the Columbia are alive to
what is going on, and have doubtless in
formed the authorities at Washington.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
The Income Tax Bill

The safest provisions Of the income
tax bill .sy be summed up as follows;
1t is. if enacted, to 90 iuto effect jana
=, 1895. the first collection to be July
l. 1895. All classes Of incomes are in-
GUIDED 10 the measure. aud the uniform
rate Of per cent tax on incomes Of over
$4,000 is ixei. Il /, made lslatory
IN all person, rec.'viu, indivldurl IN
comes of over 81, 500 to make return
Ia the local collector of Internal Reye-
Tue. No tax il levied on those making
return of uuder 81 900
In case person having an Income Of
aver So Goa fails to make returs, it
ecomes the duty Of the rcrenue assessor
10 investigate, au ii it,i' examination
isclOses that the iucome is aboy. ST..
200. it IS suhjocte to twice the orliu4-
ny tax under the law. aud he rartJ tail
ng to lake his re urn Is subject to fine
md imprison lent. The Internal Reye-
ue officials are 10 preserve invipat~'
he mfJrmat,n he obtiin> regarding
very mans affairs, and he Is punishable
y fine aud imprisonment If he allows
ny sush fact, to become public
Those who we're IN the stage Of active
life during the period the income tax law
f the war period was ia existence will
We. remember the fact that such things
did constantly become public proper J,
10 the detrimeut Of many deserving per
rouS, in spite Of the legal injunctions as
10 secrecy There is sc way at keeping
t'at,ers private which must come WITHIN
he purview of clerks, inspe tors, and a
taft of officials in a large public office.
Furthermore. the BILL should it be-
come a law, creates shssl of petty Off
eials, who's: duties it will Re inquisitori-
ii. making investigations as to the ousi-
LESS iuceme Of everybody \ fine deld
would b. thus opened for petty spite
work. A mans enemies would set Tue
.pies of the Internal Revenue office at
Uor., aud subject him aud hls affairs to
searching inguisi'iou.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

The Wilson tariff bill assumes Ie6nite
shape in the House to winch it has been
INFECTED the last few week
Of the two material alterations in the
iili-sugar aud wool, that on sugar is of
far reaching consequence. The commit
zee had gradually extinguiohel the sugar
bounty by taking part off each year for
light years But the radical anti
sugar element succeeded III passing their
amendments doing away with the boun-
~ at siugle stroke The ladicals also
amended the bill SO that line sugar, as
well as raw, goes on the free list.
The wool amendment changes the bill
20 that free raw wool aud reduced duties
on manufactured wooden 70 into effect as
soon as the tariff bill becomes law
The bill had fixed August LIST. 1894, as
as the date for the free raw wool to take
fleet aud December LIST, 1894, as the
date for the reduced duties ON mauufac-
ured woolens But the radical element
would accept no delay, and as a result
there IS no poStponement OF date, in the
woOeu schedule. The difference OF four
IAanths between fires raw wool and re-
uced duty on manufactured wool wa.
i,'y,u IN urder 10 allow tue trs1c to ad-
just ii-clf To the ham,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

II is reported chat under the eader-
ship of Ellen g. White, known as the
Mother of AdveHtisu," the followers
If that peculiar branch of religious faith,
At Battle Creek, Michigan, are selling or
living away all their property, aud pre-
Earring for their ascent to heaven be-
heving that the end of the world is near
1t hand At recent meeting farms,
personal property. jewels, etc, worth
S26, 900, were douated to raise fund
Tor the spread of the gospel The pre-
Else day for the ascent has MT yei heen
etermined spon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
Stnntor Ve.t ventures 10 IA

Senator Vest ventures to differ from
the autocrat Of the White Houl. In
the Senate he criticised the President.
veto of the New York brid e bill. show
ing that upon one of the grosnds upon
which the veto was based there had
been a decision IF the Supreme Court Of
the United States contrary to the position
assumed by the President Mr.. Ceve-
land vetoed the bill to spite David b.
Hill, aud then made up series of OBJ
jcctious to cover the real reason
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
The Niagara Tuns.


The first test Of the big posi mnne
at Niagara Falls, which has ID kdy cos
S4.OoO.OOo, was made privask Th,
gates we're raised aud the watsr Eom ii,
hydraulic canal was permi,,e lto run
into the wheel pit Of The MAJ Fall,
Paper Company's mill TbE
flowed into the peustoek of Il pit. q
structure IL feet in diameter rfe ia
feet, aud then striking upwards aiming
through three Of the largest turbine
Sheels ever made and then passing
through the big tunnel ana hack into
the river below the falls and two miles
from the place There the river is tapped
The test was made 10 the nresepce Of
the officers Of the mill. representatives.
Of r: d WOod & Co.. Of phiadelphia.
who built and placed the machinery ia
position, aud Prof. Geyeliu. tLe,desiga
er Of the turbines. 1t was successful in
every way The contract calls for 6 900
horse pewer. and the cost. including the
lease of the land, is IS per horse power
per year for "a hours day. The whole
hydraulic tunnel, which is 10 develop
l2O. 0Oe horse power and the general
power house with 5000 horse power
turbines to operate 5000 horse power
electric generators for the transmission
Of power, will be put in operation June
1T, When all the scientists and engineers
of the country will be invited =, attend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

During the discussion of the Civil
Service law in the Senlc the other day
Senator Berry expressed the opinion thar
the law, 50 far from being non partisan
was a regular party mqchine. which had
been used to keep the Republicans in
office. This is mere partisan plea to
I over an attempt to destroy the law L
The proposition is untrue. in the FIRST
l,sce; and if it were. it is no argument,
! the avowed purpose Of Civil Service
eform is to select men for clerkships.
to-, on the sole ground of their ability
nd fitness, ignoring their politics entire.
In
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

The growth OF our cities is entirely
cut of proportion To the growth of the
'ountry in population, and the tendency
people TO urban residence i. increus-
,ng as time goes on In 1890, only
j 81 in each 100 of our population lived
in cities. Each cen us saowed an N
'rease, until in 1880 the ratio was -. 81
"a every hundred For the next ten
ears the rush cityward was tremendous.
nd 1890 the ratio was 80 IN every
uudred The drift continues. and now
fully one-tbird of our people arc dwellcr,
in municipalities. Hence the problem
of municipal government becomes an in
creasinkly important one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

Seals have been seen near Connect
cut. This is a great improvement on
the old sea serpent s,cry in many respects.
1t is more probable and more profitable.
Perhaps the seals are seeking protection
in water. that are ldisputably American
and perhaps they may come 10 such
numbers - 10 render the Bqhring Sea
dispute nor worth carrying on.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

The condition among the people Of
the United States to-day is just what it
was III 1857, when james Buchanan
said. IN his message to Congress, that
h. found "Our manufacturers suspended
our public works retarded, our private
enterprises of different kinds abandoned.
and thousands of useful Iaborers thrown
out of employment and reduced to want "
That was the result of low tariff. also.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

A bill has been introduced in tie
Legislature providing for the execution
OF all death sentences in the State at the
Maryland peniientiary, ami that exc ~
tions shall be by electricity. This law
if passed, will allow no mare county
,lngiug, but the condemned vii! be
taken to the slaughter at the pententia
ry and there disposed If The shertfs
of the counties will be relieved Of an uu
pleasant duty
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

A bill is To be introduced in the Leg
isliture imposing tax If nine per cent
On the gross receipts Of railways opera.-
ed in tbs counties of the Slate BY other
means than steam.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

George +. Sloan L Bro, luni,4 dealers
whose card aPpessss.in This Isall tgAs-ell
k1swn throughout this COMFY yiSfty are
making special effort for county business
and We are confident tuat our patrons will do
we'll TO see them before buying The boards
quoted for are all sound, large l6 feet long,
and iair widths. The flooring is worked, and
The shingles will make good serviceahle root,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

The Mckinley tariff has fairly crush
d out the tin industry Of Wales. while
] has built it up in this country. Prof.
y ilson. however, will do all be can to
race up business across the Atlantic
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
TRESPAsS NoTIcr

Al persons are hereby forward g.om Tres
ms farm. "Idabo = nr "''1oh' dog or gun on
oe,ongl9g to me The law viii {, yiso u
lice. "u' lls-gsrd This no.
STONE.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
schifrmann,s Asthma r.a

instantly relieves the most violent attacks
facilitates Tree expectoration and iasures rest
TO those otherwise unable % sleep except in
chair as slIglc aia will move. Send
for free lrlal package to Dr.. R. schiff-
mann, ST. Paul, Mimi, but ask YOUR drug
gist trst
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
STOCK FOR SAIp

p One yoke large wor oxen 90. Sbirpshire
Terms; Note due June l, 1884 Nh, t .,ar,,v,
security, or viii exchange IL an ~ 81 me-
di9m SIZE youpg mules Oh I1RRis
feb Get NOhhiS'
Port lob aeco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

The workiugmen Of the United States
are rapidly finding out the d,lusiye ma
ture Of the free trade theories which be-
fooled them in 1891.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
PAIR MULES For CIR

pair of middle aged foe s,-d ,,,,,,,
raised muss for sale Terms I'd, y ered;t
near Pisgah ALRY aat., ~ a.
feb get -.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

George W Childs, proprietor Of the
Public Ledger, published at Philadel-
phia. died on Saturday a,r
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
BUGGY For SALE

One no top Side Bar Bugg, ia go,,d repair
and very light, also az rIln -, =, good
wheels, all tor only $40. NEAI'E
feb Get Is 5. Howard 81 Rl,s,a.,,s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09

After the passage of the Wilson bill,
free government soup houses should he
at once provided for.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
Tebaeco Bed Fertilizer

Excelsior an Chandos Guaau f-r RI
baceo Beds, for sale The rvs oa inc nt}lt.
Aprl 10 A. hoh ANil
d.. 29-bm f-i A.i.1 wa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-02-09
SEERIFF'S SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate

81 yir ue ofa writ Of Fieri Facias issued
out Of he Crcuit Court for Charles county at
th- suit Of Sasscer and Gibbons, against the
goods and chattlts hand aud tenements Of
iphu 4 NARROW 10 I'VE directed have seized
and taken in execution, al the right, title.
claim interest, and estate At law, and in
eXlity, et The said John A NARROW in and to
the following property TO Wit
All the right, lille and interest of the said
John A. NARROW, in and to)sll those tracts,
parts or parcels Of land lying and situated IN
ibe Sixth Election District OF Charles county,
known as
'iohsn', Choice and "Hsrdy's Hare 4,
Bargain,
said To contain s8s4 acres oflaud, more or led,
And the interest Of the sand John A. Mi
low in the remainder in fee in ltart of land
called part Of aberdeen" containing
ont 100 acres, more or less,
upon whc Clarisa Msrlow now resides and
his lite estate
And hereby give notice that will offer
or sale at the Clerks Office door, in Port
febfeco, on the
18th day OF February 1894,
in be afternoon between the hours Of aud q
o'clock The sr.d property SO seized md taken
800 execution be public auction 10 the highest,
idder 'or c,sh.
81 ALBRITTA!N,
''a 26-is Sheriff.