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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Tobarco For France.

The Frerch government has awarded the
contracts for The Mary land tobacco required
by il during the present Jeir, amounting to
IA. 600 hogsheads Two-thirds of the TON
tract are given to Schumacher 4 Co, No
South Gay street, and one third to Henry
Lauiz & Co German street. Messrs. }, D
Eremeberg & Co, German street, at the same
time, secured the contract for supplying tie
eli. tire amount of Ohio tobacco required. about
:. 800 or 1900 hogsheads Tie Maryland
leaf stands high in the estimation Of the
French government officials whose speeial
duty it is to handle tobacco, as evidenced in
The fact trat the demand at the present time
exceeds that of previous years In France
the government owns and operates all the to-
bacco factories. aud secures large revenue
from this source. baltimore American,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
BaItimore's Grain Trade

The gram trade of Baltimore for the past
four months show that, while the receipts aud
exports of -four and corn exhibit IL decided in
crease over the corresponding months of 1913,
wheat shows large decrease For the first
four months Of 1884 the increase in the re
eeipts of -four over 1913 was 2s4 574 barrels,
and the increase of exports was 81, 1870 barrels
Corn receipts were 2,al2,a59 bushels greater
during the same time, and exports 34lO ss7
bushels more. Wheat on the contrary, shsws
falling off in receipts of /, 559, 358 bushels,
as compared with the 6rstfour months Of s93
and decreas', in exports for the same period
Of !, 2sl, 100 bushels.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
A Reckless Charge.

The Times in its last issue maker Tia hold
and reckless charge that every grand iurv
since The burning o. the court house NJ had
before il sufficient evidence 70 iuaiei it,. man
who committed the act and hs atders aud
abettors but all have failed to DO their duty
ia tits respect, aud that they have Teen avs.
tema' ically parked by the Clerk OF ths Conrt
against bona SIDE Investigation The Clerk
Of the Court eau and doubtless will defend him
self against the charge, brit the persons who
composed the four grand Juues of he Circrit
Court for this county since THAI Unfortunate
occurrence not being so fortunate 10 u.itht no.
lie out OF place in us in their b. hill TO protest
against the unfair accusation. The Grts DO
not justify the charge Those iuric. were
omposed Of many Of the hest men I'm po,nt Of
intelligence, inieRrit, aud honesty of purpose
~ our county. The following are some Of
them.
A. Posey, Foremao--wm Qupeu. q, nc.
jameson, = VI. Thomas, ]. Z Hamilton VIM.
p Bhbv. VIM Cox, Jane. LNon
D. J Bragunier Foreman A 81 Over. r.,
W. Stone. G r HUNT, 5 e. Mills I'M
10 Cox, VIM A Middleton, Albert INSTEAD.
II Il Roswell, Foreman q Knott. n.
Jameson, K Marbur,. A b. Pose,. T
Garfield Jenkins William A. Llttrell
T. Owen, Foreman w W Milsieaa. Wm
Abel, B.and'ofd, VIM Ferguson,
p. Wills, J VI Boarman, Wm Wolfe.
u the several reports made by those bndi-s,
on the subject Of the investigation Of Ibe
burning of the court house are 10 he believed,
they have invariably intimated Il not posi.
lively stated, the belief prevailed the
court house was burned by an incendnry.
but there was no evidence pointing TO any in
dividual Believing the court house WAS
bulred and considering the Thorough and
searching Investigations that were uade. is il
not fair TO presume that those grand uries
would have preferred justifying their belief
by indicting the offending party, ID the proof
existed, to committing the high crime Of per
jury, for the oath every grand juror takes. is
that he shall present every offender of the
criminal law, without fear, favor or affection
part from shielding the wrong doer those
iuries-the men we have named. would have
been glad to ndict the wretch who was ba e
enough TO commit the fendlsh crime Of burn
ing public property.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
The Summer Travelling Guide

The Summer Excursion Book of the Penn
sylvania Railroad for 1893 is out, and pre-
:ents an unusually meritorious appearance -
Great care has been exercised in its complica-
ton, the technical information being especial
ly reliable
The great variety Of routes suggested, tie
exhaustive schedules Of rates, the graphic de-
seFiptions of about four hundred places, the
explanatory maps and tie illustrations, make
the volume exceedingly valuable and almost
indispensable TO those contemplating SUMMER
touring.
A nominal charge is placed on each copy,
which can be obtained on application to tick
ct agents or the General Passenger Agent Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Phila
delphia. Zen cents extra will be charged for
mailing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The B. and ? z Il. authorities have at
last concluded to make Lrih,ir regular ras-
senger station as well MS IL shipping point for
freight, aud al ptsseo ger trains we iean or
dered to stop and lei OF and receive pissen-
gers at that place A passenger raIe has also
oeen fixed Official notice has so teen givea
that a freight Waeehousr and passenger
waiting room will b. constructed At once for
the convenience aud ae,ommod ,tion of the
Fpublir
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
New Ads.
The POpulist give nolice that they will

The Popuist give notice that they will
neet IN Port Tobacco on the 4th of July
The Wilson shoe is said TO be the finest on
the market See card of Mr.. Wilson in an
other column, and when you 90 to Washing
ton city. call at his place and buy your shoes
Mr. Lewis Hoptenmair will buy your wool
and pay tor same the highest market prices
and charge you 40 commission or draYHge -
His long sanding among the prominent ner-
chants of the National city as thoroughly
upright man insures all who oensigns TO him
will be fairly and hon, silly dealt with Try him.
Messrs. Ching and HOLMES, attorneys al
Leonardtewn, will sell Trustees, farm in
this county on the 3rd of July.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Eincers Amnntated

A portion Of three fingers of little Brent
Neale. who had his hand severely mashed by
tn falling Of a tomb stone upon il at 81.
Thomas Church some weeks age, were ampu-
lated by Dr. Nathan Smith, of Baltimore, last
week. Tue doctor upon FIRST examination
thought, his patient being so young, that pos
sibly the new flesh might form and grow over
the exposed portions of the bone where the
flesh had been mashed off, and would no. am
putate the injured fingers, but in this he was
disappointed, AMI amPutAtion was neces-
sary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Transfers of Property.

Deeds-From Wash HE and a 10 F. J
Stoae, for 10 acres of land; $500. Mary X
Dixon 10 George Smith, for acres of land
$50. John l. lrwins and al to r l. Mack,
for acres of land; $40. u. Posey aad al Il
Edith c. THOMPSON, for Calvert Hopes" 81
etc. J. W. Aibrittain, Sheriff. to Cloe V
Norris, for "Oaks;" 81 etc
Bills of sale-From Henry Middleton to b
A. Howard Sls So Alfred Brunson 10 +. H
Brawner; $50.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Mr.. F. NJ Cox has sued out IL writ OF er'
ror from the Supreme Court ofthe United Sta'e:
TO have the action OF the Court of Appeal.
in his registration case reviewed ~ the High
Court of the land Just what the Supreme
Court of the United States has to do with
what the Legislature OF tins State shall say
j. or is not evidence Of a certain fact in a
surely state matter. is hard to guess Mr..
Cox has asked for the writ, however, and the
Chief Judge OF the Supreme Court of tue Uai-
ted States has granted it,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Pntnmlne Fish Statistics

The fishing season Of 1894 on the Poto-
mac river has practically terminated The
Washington Harbor Masters report states
that: Iu the first week of January, IA herring
and shad were taken TO that city from til,
Potomac, and the whole receipts Of the menif
were but shad and sI1 herring. Tneuc,
forward the receipts were as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The Orphans Court was in session on
Tuesday, full bench present. But little
business came before it, A renunciation was
flied by John w F Beale and al for right to
administer on estate of Elizabeth Smalwood
Application made by l.. A Wilmer for letters
of administration on estate of Elizabeth SMALL
wood Audit filed by W. II Cox, admins
traitor of J. s. Warren, aud same approved
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Dismissed

Dismissed.
The Police Commissioners of Baltimore
on Wednesday dismissed from the force, J.
Mortimer Padgett, of this county, for alleged
violaton Of the rules Mr.. Padgeit after
earnest efforts on the part Of his friends. was
but short time ago appointed 70 the place
be has just lost, and regret is expressed at his
misfortune in losing it SO soon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The past week, though warner than the
week preceding, has not been favorable to
vegetation. The condition OF the peach crop
IS still considered to be verv poor. Tobacco
giants killed in some places. bat uninjured in
ntheis. larly potatoes reported planted =
Oats and young clover were injured by the
cold weather.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Damaged By Lightning.

A shed belonging to Mr.. E. S Gardiner
on his farm, "Glasvar," was struck by light
ming during the storm Sunday aight and
burned to the ground The building was
used by Mr.. Gardiner as cover under which
ito keep machinery -none, however, OF vnlae
was under it at the time of the occurrence.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Death.

Utdtu.
Francis J. Lawrence. formerly of Virginia,
recently residing in this county, with Mr.. II. G
hewitt, Edgehill, son ofRev. Mr.. Lawrence, va
died suddenly on Monday. His funeral took
place on Wednesday, and the interment made
at the old Cox burial ground, not far from
Bel Alton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
9Th. D and Penn. Avenue, S. E.

The Ladies want Dress, new Clpe, new Hat,
new Gloves new Shoes new Hose and new Corsets and
Summer Underwear
The Gentlemen want Shirts new Neckwear,
Straw Han Summer Underwear and new Gloves
The Baby wants new Dress new Cap new Coat
Summer Underwear, new shoes and a new Carriage
The House needs DIattingS Window Blinds new
Linens now Dishes new Cooking Utensils and all
y OGDEN ana fin are for the wash-room.
The Lowest Prices and in the City
can be found all the
above goods at
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Obituary Notice

Died, at the residence of her father, Judge
Stone, June 18th, 1894, Mrs Maria Louise
Grain, wife of Mr.. Robert Grain. The friends
cf the family are invited to attend her funeral
from the residence of her father, Judge Stone,
on Saturday next at L O'Clock a. m
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Painful Accident.

Mr.. EDWARD Mat;ingly was thrown from
II wagon on Tuesday and badly hurt Mr..
Mattingly was enroute from Glymont to L.
dian Head, driving loaded wagon, when a
box fell out Frightening the horses and they
ran of, throwing him 10 the ground. badly
bruising his face and nearly cutting of one Of
his ears
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Religious Notice.

Divine services will be held D. v. at
Newtown. NJ E. Church, South, June 10th,
at lam, and same day at La PLAZA, at 8
D. IN. Sunday School at Newtown at 30
a. NJ, and at La Plata at 10 a. IN.
] c. SEDWICK. P. @.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

To J.. H. Carter and Emma L Wills
George Brown and Hattie Hanson, Albert
Proctor aud Mary Swami, J. ". Marshall, Jr
and Emma Young, Wesley Jackson and Liz
zie Wills
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Having secured the services OF first
class dress maker from The city. am now
prepared to do dress making at moderate
prices.
Mrs W N. WEIGH. "a Plata. Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
TO TElE PUBLIC.

Having rented the hoiei at tl.. oid stand at
B.yentoNn fer the present year. Nould beg
to inform the pnhic Thai / am lieisret 10 ae-
eommodaIe boarders boih le2ul1. rud lrHlsit.
Ny bar will be always supplied with choice
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c.
vii keep also lisery, and any me Of Che
travelling public ,an be furnicte. aiiA BUG.
gies and teams. and If ucri5rd viii ueet them
at an, railroad station ara lax TIE TO aitY
pouf IA the couHt, they ri, aifn 70 20 81
the 'aasl reasonable rates Hoping rseetye
share Of the public patronage nn respects
fully, JAMES MURRAY
NH slim groptie,Cr
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Mrs. Rachel Carpenter has IA appointed
posimistress at Pisgah, this eountk, vice Kir-
ny Carpenter, deceased.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Attention OF cur readers is especially called
10 the Cum Roofing aud Paint advertised ia
our columns; 1t is eady tor use, easily arpn-
ed End ii yer, 10 IS price reliable arlirle. Moth
ing better tor il new root, or An old OOi nee d.
lns repairs The Gum Elastic Roofing Coui-
pany OF 80 NeH broadway, New York City,
viii mail you sample ii you write them al
uure nnd mention this paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The summer girls straw hat is nearly all
crown this summer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The fellow from Washington, who visited
the county last week, and made bis passage
about IRON place TO place on his juncketing
mission on bjcy Gle, has two columns OF
stuff describing his trip and his fight with
the mosquitoes in Port rooacco, IN the Eve.
ming Star of last Monday We think he bad
'quite fertile and pliable Imagination aud
the Star little use tor its space
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
may ll.et

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavethem Castorla
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08
Terms for Advertising
Transient Rates.

Four changes allowed TO yearly advertisers
without additional charge.
All advertisements due and payable after the
FIRST insertion.
Obituaries and Personal Communications
will be inserted at ten cents per line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

This is frog town, says Mr.. G. c. Lancaster,
al be passed through this town recently on the
train And see the people running out TO see
the train, it is curiosity to them, Father
Lancaster further remArked TO the genie,
man seated by his side Oh, no, Mr.. Lancas-
ter, it was not the train these people wanted
10 see, it vas the animal on the train that at
traeted attention
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Col Wilmer aud his adjoAnt, Captain
Boswell, have been ordered to Baltimore by
the Governor, 10 be in readiness to carry the
First Regiment TO Alegany county 10 prevent
possible rioling BY the disseminated miners Of
lhat secuOn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The G unity Commissioners were in session
on Tuesday The only business transacted
was the receiving of Road Supervisors reports
and passing of road accounts Next week they
will sit to pass accounts preparatory 10 max
ing the levy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Mr.. John Youugman, formerly of this coun-
ty, but who few years ago removed TO Bal
timore, is in the county, prospecting with a
view to returning
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

We acknowledge receipt OF II card from Mr.
R. II. HALEY to attend tue commencement ex-
ercises of St Johns College, Annapolis, 10
uegin on tue 18th instant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Editor Wilson of the Marlboro Gazette sends
thanks for an invitation 10 attend the We'd
nesday Clubs series of dances at the town
hall 10 this village
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

We have the information that McDevltt
was sent to Port Tobacco without the kn0wl-
edge and consent of the States Attorney Wpo
sent him2
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

Mr.. John c. Lang, of Washington, sojourn
ed at Bel Alton, few days during the week,
looking alter his business interests 10 tie
county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-06-08

The Court, Judge Brooke, has set the ex
eeptions in the case of Stafford VS.. Higdon,
equity case, down, for a hearing on Thurs.
day. the 18th instant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-08-17
Notes.

Bort Brown loit last night Tor Colo.
RADIO aul Kansas, representing Howe
& TAFT, tho produce dealurs.
Judge Klng, Reed SmDo', their
wives and o.negs l0il last evening Tor
Soda SPRING..
James Draper, and wife, OF Moroni.
have iiiDd SUIT IN the Fret district
court against y. Anderson for the
release OF mortgage given to insure
the delivery " q uumupT Of eheep. 1t
IL alleged tue sheep we're delivered.
Stake Superintendent J, -. Keller,
Of the Y. Nj. 81. /. A., In Wow VI the
transition toa state from arerrltory, has
sent OUT 4 Olrcular to tue various a..
soclatlonp, uiping that special attou-
lion he given to tho study Of civil gov.
etnmeut
Clerk d. II. Psory Jr. Is down from
Ogiun.
The female MINISTRIES have gone to
Sail Lake, leaving behind portion u
their baggage In lieu Of paying their
board bill.
The CLERK ofthe Flrst district court Il
Jnhn W. Brssley. the appoiL ,ment
was made last evening
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-08-17
Honor to a Dead Soldier.

A respected aud prominent q. A. II
man Of this city desires to make the
following announcement through the
News concerning tue services, death
and funeral OF the late Hon. John
Morgan:
To tue soldiers Of the city and Vicinity:
The funeral services Uf soldier Of
the Late war will occur OF the Assembly
He'll ut II O'Clock tomorrow. No
soldier In the Territory sustained a
more gallant or honorable part, 90 his
record abundantly shows. IL Ia now
hitting that, In order 10 show our
respect for his memory, We attend
the funeral services In a body.
A SOLDIER.
sALT LAKE, Aug. ~, 1894,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-08-17
PIONEER MEMENTOS.
Relies Of Early Days That Will be
Shown at Sallair on Monday,
urBER G. KIuBALL's OLD WAGON,
Arms, Banners aud Flags Brought
Through by Early Companles---
Early Newspapers

Interest is aroused throughout the
Territory In the Veterans excursion TO
ssitair on Monday, August 20. Many
hundreds who dosifo to be there viii
not he able 10 come because Of the dis.
tanrc they rellde from salt Lake, but
they will be present In spirit Gni feel
ING. This IL Indicated by the tele.
grams which are coming In TO tie
committee from all parts Of the Terri.
Dry. Among these are number from
members OF the Mormon Battalion.
And In connection with the gallant
company who made this ever mumOr.
able march overland 10 the coast when
sais section Of the country vas
Mexican soil, It may be mentioned
that among the momenfios to be
shown nj saltair afs the local news.
uairrs which contained an account Of
Inc fret reunion OF the Battalion, at
ogden, on January /, 1851 There
fhr speakers told Of the weary marohes,
iur hunger, the thirst, ana the suffer
Jugs Of the gallant baud, and pointed
out the manifestations Of Almighty
power which bore them safely through
10 the obtaining Of the bl0Odless vic
tory on the Paoido which was pfomlaod
with prophetic voice by President
Young when the Battalion started out
Among other interesting reminders
OF bygoue days will be pioneer
wngon-the one In which President
Heber q. K,mball crossed the plains.
IL was presented by the owner 10
Philip Pugaley, Of this city, with n re-
quest that he would not dispose OF IL;
y wish that has been soiupulOualy Oh
served. Nit. rugsley kindly consented
TO have the wagon exhibited at Saltair
Olher relics will consist u nags,
banners, etc, usod by the Mormon
Battalion and NAuvoo Leglo0j cannon
and small arms that we're brought
nctoBs the Plaius 10 early days, anu
many other articles Of like historic
iu,efsii, all Of which Will combine 10
iecall viv dly the scenes Of former
times 10 those who participated therein,
anu TO convey great lcthln 70 the
newer generation regarding tue open
lng up o. the Great West.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-08-17

Fillngs In the local land of;iu, under
date Of August II were ~ follows;
Daniel r. Madseu, Of EUhnim, San
pete county, homestead entry Of tho
cast nall OF the soulhoas, quarter Of
section ., ami the east half Of the
noftheas. quarter Of section IL, town.
snip ~ south, range east.
William a. CLOVIS oi Salt LAKE,
soldiers duulatatoty statement VI loca-
lion az a homestead Of tue northeast
quarter OF tue southwest quarter,
Aud thn north hair Ui the slutheast
quarter OF section o, aud thu north.
west quarter OF the southwest quarter
" section 10, township south, range
I west.
Henry Kuhn, Of ~ vsr Reef Wash.
ingtUn county, Homestead entry Of the
northwest quarter Of the sIuthwsss
quarter, and the sOuthwrst quarter Oh!
tue northwest quarter NJ section o,
township a south, range l3 wust.