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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04

feet or more, the Lulu pass on the con-
unental divide is only 10000 feet above
sea level. 1t is thus clear that If the
river can be tapped at any elevation
considerably above the height of the
Lulu pass the waters can be led craft
lily along In sidehill bitches and ulu-
nately across the divide and down the
Eastern slope of the range. This is what
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04

Newark Letter.)
The birthplace of spiritualism was 9
house in Hydeyille. Wayne county,
N. Y, few miles from Newark. The
spirit rapping~ phenomenon began in
March. 1s4s, in the family Of Mr.. John
D. Fox. at that place. After while
the raps occurred only in the presence
OF the two sisters. Margaret and Kats
The family having removed to Roches-
ter. the raps accompanied them. and
new phenomena. including chsirVoy-
snce and the movement OF ponderous
bodies without appreciable agency were
developed.
In November. 1s4s. the Fox girls ap-
peared in a public hall. and the phe-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04
Especial letter.

o MAKE a river
climb Its own wa
tershed and go
down a valley that
IL never intended to
traverse W u ] d
8 e g m, at first
thought. to be no
easier than to con-
struct a perpetual
motion machine.
But In Colorado II
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04
PART OF LARAMIE's NEW BED.

VT Is proposed to do. the surveys have
already been made and the work viii
probably be undertaken next summer.
What it is planned TO do with the wa
tors OF the Grsnde has already been
done with tbs waters OF the Laramie
river, which have been taken across
the watershed of the Medicine Bow
range and turned into Chambers fasss
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04
Carrying BIG RIVER
so THE WATERS WHERE
ruEY,LL Do MOST GOOD.

mile successfully Wonder
-, Engineoring Feat Performed Under
.s.s Difficult Circumstances - Men
cray Homesick, and Stole Away
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04
WILKES BOOTHS END.
LIGHT ON THE LAST HOURS OF
THE ASSASSIN.

A Story Taken from the Lips of jack
Garrett, Who Was the Last Person 20
whom the Murderer spoke-Gsms to
the Last
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04

nomena were freely manifested AND
subjected TO many tests. In May. 1850.
the Fox giris arrived in New York.
the alleged spiritual manifestations be-
came the subject OF extensive nevspa-
pxr and conversational discussion.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04

From Germany we get the custom cs
goi6 and silver weddings.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-04
BIRTH OF SPIRITUALISM.
Newark Letter.)

HydeviIle. y. T., the Home of Mr.. JehI
ID. Fox.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Notice Served.

rhe Baltimore News, a staunch Democrat;
Journal, of Baltimore City, serves notice on
the Democratic Editors of the State, that be-
lore the fAintest hope of Democratic success
can be entertained, it must be understood that
there is to be no Gormanism in it, German
must go. Here is what the News says;
''The News hopes that the Democratic edi-
tors Of Maryland are too sensible to De think
ing of any such scheme as they are reported
TO have under consideration. The PROPOSE
ton to select good men, for the Legislature
and then leave the Senatorship in their hands
won't go this year. Before the election OF a
Democratic Legislature becomes possibility
at all, two things have got to be decided. The
first is that Mr.. German is absolutely out OF
the race, snd the second is that the financial
plank OF the last Maryland convention must
be adhered to. 70 keep Mr.. German Sin the
background aud leave the whole matter to
the direction of the Legislature would be the
very policy to give the Republicans sure
thing on the Senatorship. Our advice TO the
Democratic editors, who know. every one of
them, that German is an lmpossioiity, is to
meet the situation fairly and squarely, by
dropping the Senator and bringing forward
new names for discussion
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
spring Grove Asylum Report, &c

We are indebted to DR.. Arthur Hawkins, Of
this county resident ply slcisn at the Maryland
Hospital for the Insane for copy Of the
annual report of the Board of Managers Of
that Institution. This county has i've patients
at the Institution two males and three fe-
males. They are Caroline Horsemsn, Eleanor
L. Brown, Mary Roosy, W. ]. Bowie and
Bernard Herbert, since removed to Springfield
Hospital, the superintendent makes very
kindly mention of Dr. Hawkins which is duly
appreciated by dis friends in this county
He says; 81 am under greatfu obligations
to Or. Arthur Hawkins for hIs interest in the
welfare of the Hos yital and his Jealous CO.
opera lion in the care and interest of the
patients" At Monte Vue Hospital, Frederick
coanty, there are five patients, one white aud
four colored insane persons cared for at the
expense of the county. They are Eliza
Wathen, white, Maria jackson, Caroline
Hanson, Hillery Thomas and Rose Dent
eolored and at Mount Hope there are two
patients, both white, cared for at The expense
of the county. They are Elizabeth Dyer and
Henrietta Miles The costs of the patients at
Spring Grove Asylum per annum is $685. Al;
the cost at Monte Vue Hospital is S637 so
the cost at Mount Hope 1t $500, and the cost
of caring for Bernard Herbert at Springfield
Hospital for a portion of the year is S37 so,
making as total the sum of $lslO.4l.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
To Florida via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The mid-winter exc lus has begun The
discomforts and dangers OF wet winter wealth
er are here, tut to the southwark, from a
cIoudless sky, beams a oeiatifu sun upon a
blooming land
The next Per nsylvania Railroad tour to
Jacksonville, allowing two weeks in Florida,
will leave New York and Philsdelpha Feb
ruary 9th.
Excursion tickets, including railway trans
p. rtation, Pullman accommodations tone
berth, and meals en- route in both directions
while travelling on the SPECIAL train, will be
sold at the following rates: New York,
$4,000; Philadelphia, $40 90 Canaud,igaa
S52 IS; Erie, S5l IS; Pittsburg, $50 90,
and at proportionlte rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and other iuforma-
ton apply to ticket agei Is, Tourist Agent at
1896 Broadway, Mes York, or to Geo. Sc W
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Stylish and practical ashions in gowns,
craps and underwear for ladies' misses and
little folks, artistic millinery designs, charm
ing Illustrations aud most interesting text
accomping them. these are few Of the feat
ures which rake the February number Of the
Standard Designer a leader in this particular
line of publications There are directions
given for bicycle fair which will undoublly
be Of service to mans church and social socie-
ties DESTROYS Of making money for some
especial purpose, and good Saint Valentine
is paid proper respect in most charming
little poem, illustrated in An equally charm
lag manner, and clever little story Two
pages on the latest styles in hair dressing,
with appropriate pictures, will probably be
of service to many, as will also tue hints on
fancy work, the toilette, household advice
and cookery
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Nem Advertisements.


Mr.. A " Ncale offers Tor aale valuable
farm The rlw is MS desir,bis located,
aud we'll a iagi.l &c the kfouih al agri-
cnitard products. II is near Bel Alton
directly on ihr railroad, close to mill chrrehes,
count. seat. and pos, Office. His terms are
reasonable. ANY person desiring good
farm should MT overlook this opportunity to
purchaie
Messrs Davidio 4 Co., offers for sale the
ingredients for making tobacco tei fertilizer
1t will cost but 81 so per sack and is good
article
IL you want bonds, instead Of anuoJ iu1
your neighbor, call on ihe Fidelity ard
Deposit Co, and they wih>Hx GU up at a
snail figure
The Maryland Home Fire Insurance Co.,
has agreed to take f risks in this coanty.
The management Of the company is composed
Of first class, reliable business men and the
company is well backed up financially to meet
all losses Other conptnies having failed,
we owe the company some gratitude in con-
senting to take risks in the county aud we
should insure in il
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

write for the Paper.

A goodApec of advice tc.people who live
in the country, says an exchange, is to take
up the habit of writing for the newspaper
from their neighborhood. 1t is pleasant
diversion as we'll as profitable one to the
mind and greatly facilitates the passing Of
leisure moments. Fine spent in gathering
up happenings of neighborhood is good
practice for the mind, as il cultivates detail
and accuracy, two things which great many
lack in this busy rush of life Then there is
sense Of qualification Undesirable in read
ing something written by ones self. News
papers are nearly always pleased TO hear from
any of their friends ia the country, aud take
great pleasure in publishing the items OF
news they gather and send Besides all this,
it helps to build up your community, for il
constantly keeps before the public the advan-
tages and life of your locality We want
correspondents, in all our county villages.
We have some excellent correspondents, and
their letters are reed by thousands in and out
Of the county, and parties contemplating set.
Ting among US generally take some of our
eouHty papers to inform themselves before
Gaming among US, as they will be attracted
:. the place having the most newsy communi-
cations. The INDEPENDENT desires cores
pondents in every locality. Think over this.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
0 DER OF PUBLICATION

FyNHE object Of this proceeding is TO procure
1 the ratification and confirmation Of sale
made on the 9th day OF November, ia the ear,
1896, By William J. Frere, Collector of State
and County Taxes for the years, 1894 and
1895, OF a tract OF land lying aud situated 10
the Fourth Election District Of Charles Coun-
ty Maryland, commonly called and known as
part of Swans Hill,n Neales Desert or
"Dyson's Dispute Ended,n aud 0ueil S
Desert" "Dysop's Addition or s'Partner-
ship ard DENTS Inheritance, " said to con-
tain one hundred and five acre0 more or less, as
sessed in the name of Gerard o.. Swami.
The said Collector having made report to
this Court OF SAID sale, together with all the
proceedings mad in relation thereto, and the
said proceedings having been regular, and
the provisions of the law in relation thereto
appearing to have been complied with
1t is therenpon, this 2lst day OF December,
in the year, 1896, adjudged and ordered that
notice be giyen BY the insertion Of copy Of
this order IN some newspaper published in
Charles County, once week for four success
sve weeks before the first day OF March, in
The year 1891, warning all persons interested
ia the said property 10 be and appear in this
Court by the said first day of march, in
the said year, 1897, 10 show cause if any they
have, why the said sale should not be ratified
and confirmed.
Jan 29-dt GEORGE G. MERRlCK, A. J.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

TIVE object of this proceeding is 10 procure
the ratification and confirmation Of a
sale made on the twelfth day of N oyemher, in
the year 1896, by William Frere, collector
Of State and County taxes for the years 1894
aud 1895, of tract Of land lying ana situat-
ed in the Fourth Election District Of Charles
County, Maryland containing SIX acres more
less, assessed in The nam, Of William
Matthews.
Tbs said Collector having made a report to
this Court oithe said sale together with ali
the proceedings had 10 relation thereto, and
the said proceedings having been regular and
the provisions Of the law in relation thereto
appearing to have been complied with.
1t is there upon this IS day Of January, in
the year Of 1897, adjudgtd and ordered that
notice be given by the assertion Of a copy Of
this order in some newspaper published in
Charles COUNTY, once n week for four success
sive weeks beloie the 5 day Of March, in the
said ear 1891, warning all persons interest
ed in the said property TO be and appear IN
this Court by the said Is day of March, il
the said year, 1897, to showc cause il any they
have why said sale SHOULD not We ratified
and confirmed
GEORGE G. MERRICK, A. ].
jan. 29,-dt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Committed to jail.

William JelAni alias VIM Johnson, color
ed was committed to jail on Monday by JUS
tice sontherlani, in defanlt of bail to await
the action OF the Grand jury johnson was
employed as cook on the oyster vessel Cecil
commanded By Captain Theodore Jones,
who charged him with stealing ais pocket
book, containing S27 so on Monday morning
last, at Rock Point Johnson was traced to
Pope's Greek, and then the Captain came 10
La Plata and swore out warrant 10 time to
apprebend hlm on the eveaiag train bound
for Washington. When the train arriye1 at
La Plata he vas taken into custody by Con
stable Howard and after bearing was com
mitted as above stated
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Reduced Rates to Washington on
Account of the Inauguration via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the benefit Of those who desire to at
tend the ceremonies incident TO the inangura-
ton of Presideut-eleet Mckinley. the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will stll excur-
sion tickets to Washington March /, 2, 3,
and 4, valid to return from March 4th to the
sth at the following rates From New
York, $500; Philadelphia, s. 40; BAlti-
more, 81 so: Harrisburg. $780, Williams
wort, SS.79; Buffalo, SLIGO; Rochester,
$40 4s Altoona and Pittsburg, $40 90 /;
and from all other stations on the 'eRnsYlva-
MA system a. reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be a most interest,"
ing event, and will undoubtedly attract a
large number Of people from every section
Of the country
The magnificent facilities of the Pennsi Iva
MIA Railroad make this line The favOrite route
to the national capital at all tunes, and its
enormous equipment and splendid terminal
advantages at Washington make it especially
popular on such occasions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Lecture And concert.

Mr.. W. Frank Tucker, the eloquent Pro-
higition speaker will lecture in the Town
Hall at Ii Plata, on Tuesday, February 9ta,
at 30 P. NJ and at Hughesvile in the Town
Hall February 10th, at 80 P. NJ. Mr..
Tucker is an able, logical and fearless
champion Of the causes of Prohibition and
cannot fail TO interest his audience He will
be accompanied by Mr.. A. Loose, fine
singer who will add much to the pleasure Of
the entertainment. Admission l5c
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
SCHOOL NOTICE.
THE Board of School Commissioners will
meet at their Office in La Plata,

7 4 VIE DoAiu VI SCHOOL ANHulsstOuttS VIII
meet at their Office in La Plata,
Tuesday, February 9Th, 1897.
for the purpose Of receiving Teachers Reports,
and to transact general business.
Teachers Association, white, Monday,
February sth.
Teachers Association, Colorcd, Monday,
February 18th.
Teachers OF white schools will be paid on
FRIDAY, February 18th.
Teachers Of colored schools will be paid on
Thursday, February nth
Teachers can be supplied with Blank Term
Reports By calling on, or sending to Mr..
Thomas b. Farrall.
Teachers must charge themselves in their
Reports with the full amount Of Books pue-
chased by them from the Book Depository.
n B.-Ail charges for ncidentals must be
accompanied with a voucher. Teachers de-
string friends to collect their salaries are re-
questad 10 send written orders.
All reports must be made out on blanks
prepared for the purpose. Every report must be
affirmed, or sworn to before justice of the
peace or a member of the board, unless the
teacher has taken the oath of office
he attention Of all teachers is especially
called to the instructions recently issued by
the Board with regard to The attendance q
teachers at Teachers Associations.
All certificates that have expired or are
about to expire, must be forwarded for re
newal
The attention Of al teachers is especially
called to The 9th Rule under Rules end Regu-
lations for the guidance Of teachers ia ID,
care and distrionti Of Free Text hooks
Teachers not complying with this Rule, theii
reports will be returned tor completion.
BY order Of the Board
THOMAS II CARPENTER.
Jan 29-bt Secretary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Consumption
Can BE Cured
=. A. SLocUM, NJ c., THE GREAF CHEMIST AND
SCIENTIST, WILL SEND FREE, TO THE Az
FLIoTED, THREE BorTLEs OF HIS NEW
" DISCOVERED REMEDIES TO CURE
CONSERVATION AND ALL LUNG
TROUBLES.

Nothing could be farer, more philan-
thfopic or carry more joy to the afflicted,
than the offer of T. A. Slocum, NJ c., OF
New York City
Confident that be has discovered a reliable
cure for consumption and all bronchial,
throat aud lung diseases, general decline and
weakness, loss Of flesh and all conditions Of
wasting, and 10 make its great merits known,
he will send, free, three bottles to any reader
of the INDEPENDENT who may be suffering
Already this new scientific course Of
medicine has permanently cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious duty
Ia duty which be owes to humanity Ito
donate his infallibie cure.
He has proved the dreaded consumption TO
be durable disease beyond any doubt, and
has on lille in his American and European
laboratories testimonials of experience from
those benefited and cured, in all parts Of the
world
Don't delay until il is too late. Consump
ton, uninterrupted, means speedy and GER
tain death Adress 7 A Slocum, N c., 9s
Pine street, New York, and when writing the
doctor, give express and p ,stoffiee address,
and please mention reading this article ia
the INDEPENDENT.
jan SLY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Death Records


Mt. NE0htk u, fttANlAL.
Mr. George R. Mcdaniel. prominent
farmer near Waldorf died ., his late residence
OF pneumonia o. Wednesday, in the s5lh,
year Of his age. His remains we've inferred at
oakland cemetery.
Mr. Dyson WKLcH
Mr. Dyson weleh, an old and highly re-
spected citizen died at bis home near Bel
Alton, on Monday night Inst, after short i'll
ness OF pneumonia The deceased leaves a
wife and six children, three daughters aud
three sons His funeral took place IN Thurs
daJ and his remains were buried in P0mfset
Church Cemetery.
PETER LINKiSs.
Peter Linkins died at his late residence in
Washington city on January 22nd last Of
heart failure, in the 4Oth year Of his age The
deceased leaves widow aud Eve children to
mourn his loss. His remains we're brought
to The county and inferred in st. Thomas
Church Cemetery. His pall-bearers we're !;
Messrs. James Linkins, Douglas Linkins,
Joseph Linklns, VIM. Penny, JOHN Newman,
and Robert Hughes.
MRs. LIZZIE GIBBONS
Mrs. Lizzie Gibbons. wife of Mr. Thomas
NJ. Gibbons, died at the residence, of her
husband, near Den;svile, on Saturday morn
ing las, OF blood poison, in the 37th year Of
her age. The deceased was weil-kuown
throughout the county, she having taught
in the public schools for several years previ-
Gus to her marriage, which took place less
than year ago. She leaves husband, and
a child about week old. Her funeral took
place on Monday, the services being held ia
Ne export Catholic Church, where Requiem Mass
was celebrated for the repose of her soul by
Rev. Father Wade, pastor Of the church. The
pall-bearers we're: Messrs. James Burch, A.
NJ Dyer, GRAVITY Edelen, Emanuel Farrall,
Aastenous Jameson, and James T. Wa;d.
LILY GILLuN.
Lily, beloved daughter of Philip V. and
Emily Gllum, of Hughesvile, departed
this life on Friday, January 2sth, in
Philadelphia, in the 2lst year OF her age
The deceased was a ieyo 1t christian and in
every way an sstimAble young lady, always
cheerful and of lively disposition, she was
loved by all who knew her Her remains
we're brought from Philadelphia on the 10 80
a. m train to her home Saturday last. TIE
funeral took place on Sunday, January
a. L. j.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
IN MEMoRIAM.

BUSH. Died. January 9Th, ofpneumonia,
WILLIAM BUSB, sged seventy -four, for.
merly owned by the late Henry A Neae
For many years past, he has resided on a
part of st Thomas Manor He was a
good citizen, and highly respected by ais
neighbors He was buried ct St Thomas
Church.
Tossed upon liie's restless ocean,
Storms beset the fragile craft
Still be rode the pillows nobly,
Reached the harbor safe at last
In that calm sweat peaceful name,
Stranded on Gods golden shore
He has found eternal anchorage,
Safe in Heaven ever more.
By CHARLIE BUTLER
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Thoroughbred stock.

County Commissioner Gray has added TO
his fine bred stock beautiful thoroughbred
short born bull purchased from we'll known
stock-breeder in Pennsylvania. He also
purchased at the same time a pig of the
Berkshire breed. The stock reached the coun-
ty by rail and were landed at this place In
care of Mr. S. c. Padgett, who cared for
them until Mr.. Gray could take them home.
The animals excited much curiosity among
Sers who happened to be at the station
stsck was landed. Mr.. GRAY as a
..t,r.;s.r ;s a arcoass
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Horse Drowned.

On Friday oflast week, Mr.. Geo n. Simms
of Cobb Neck lost valuable horse. The ami
NAL with several Others was capering around
the shore of the Wicomico river at point
on the Charleston farm, and accidentally ran
out on the ice, the latter breaking and letting
the horse IN the river Efforts were made 10
save him, nut proved Impossible; he strHg-
gled in the hole to keep his head above water
until exhausted and then sank. The horse
was valuable animal and the loss is a heavy
one to Mr.. Simms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Farm for Sale.

II WILL sell at a bargain farm on the
/ Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, within
one mile of Bel Alton and Cox's Station.
a~4 Contains 1852 acres has on it a
ssSIns small DwELLIG HOUSE, a
ILL good barn and ether out. buildings
and IS more than arabic land. This is a
rare opportunity for good losation-as /
propose to sell very cheap.
A. W. NEALE,
Feb 5-am Bel Alton. Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
FARM FOR SALE

a nice little farm of go acres for sale
Every convenience Ample buildings,
Dwelling House, Stable, and Carriage
or wagon house, corn house, meat house,
hen house. barn and new tenant house
II stories. VIII sell cheap For price,
terms, &c, apply to
w. +. W. ROWE,
Jan 29-4t Pomfret, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Good showing.

The Comptrolier's report just published
shows that the gross receipts from Tobacco
Ware House No. 3, for the fiscal year ending
September Both, 1896 to he S2s, 547 co.
which is largely in excess OF the receipts from
the other two ware houses and speaks well
fol Mr.. James. 1. Naylor, of our county, who
is the inspector. The report further shows
the expenditures to have been as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Farmers Club.

The Bel Alton Farmers Club of Charles
County organized at Bel Alton last Wednes
day, with eight members enrolled presi-
deat S. Cox, Jr, Treasurer; P. R Wills,
Secretary Walter Mitchell. Membership
limited to fifteen, regular meetings, the first
Wednesday ia every month at 2 O'Clock P NJ