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The Grain in Farmers Hands,

The crop report Of the Department Of
Agriculture estimates the corr on hand at
l, $4,000, 900 bushel, or 81 per cent of the
last crop, against I,O72, 900, 900 in Mari b,
1896. Both the portion and the quantity in
original hands at this date are unprecedented
The wheat reserves in farmers hands amount
to 20 per cent, of the crop, or s8, OO0, 900
bushels. against $4,000. 900 bushels last
Mstch- OF oa's there are 3l3, 600, 900 bushels
or 44.2 per cent. of 1896 crop yet in farmers
hands
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CUYLER CLAY, JR.
p e d IG r e E
BY CUYLER CLAY 2796; VOL. v. i
10 American Trottinx Register

BY CUfL CLAY 2796; VOL. V. p.
10 American Trottinx Register)
CUYLER CLAY by CUYLER (loo;l GUY
LER by HAMBLET0NlAN To- (Rysdyk's
sire of Dexter, Geroge Wilkes and other
Noted Trotters. Hambletonian by Abdalah
|, size of dam of Goldsmith Maid
Dam of Cuyler. Grey Rose: Grey Rose by
Harris Hambletonian, son of Imported
Messenger. Dam of Cuyler Clay, Bridget ;
Bridget by Geo. NJ. Patchen, he by Cassius
NJ. Clay out of Daughter of Headem, son of
imported trustee. Dam of Bridget Daughter
of May Cay sire of May Queen out of Daugh-
ter of Tom Benton son OF Abdallah L. Dam
of Cuyler Clay, Jr., Kentucky Bell (vol. 6
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Equity Rule /!

nRDERED this 23rd day of November,
. 1896 BY the Circuit Court for Charles
County that the following be and is
hereby adopted as one OF the Equity
Rules of said Court
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-03-12

Mr.. EDIroR. The enclosed was found on
the beach at Swami Point by Mr. Oetav;us
Ciage.t, on February the 18th, ultimo. The
letter was placed in a bottle which was tight
ly cooked and thrown into the river Mr. G..
says he would reply to it but be is afraid the
young lady might smash his heart. The let
ter speaks for itself
Brunswick, Md.
January the End, 1897.
Dear Frends-I am young girl people
say not had looking, weight 1874 lbs. and
want good husband Please answer.
MISS ALICE MAY,
Brunswick, Frederick County, Nd.
Miss Lorine Hayden is visiting friends in
Washington and Prince Georges county
Young man, are you very sad ? Cheer no she
expects 10 return soon.
Capt. Robert Wise died at the residence of
bis niece, at Rock Point, last Tuesday.
An old bachelor IN this community says he
did not attend the Inauguration, because the
walking was net good. Take our advice old
man, and get buggy, and wife.
The roads between this place and Newburg
are kept well beaten down By the frequent
visits Of wel-kuown sport of thai neighbour
hood.
Aunt Matilda Brown, an old highly Gre
spected colored woman died on March 4th,
inst
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-03-12

A meeting that was held on Tuesday nightfor
the purpose Of organizing brass hand prov
ed quite satisfactory to those interested.
Sixteen names were enrolled to membership.
A committee of two was appointed to cores
pond with several wholesale music stores and
find out the costs Of the instruments and etc
Acommittee was also appointed to canvass the
town to see hsw much the citizens would
contribute toward the movement. The meet
ing adjourned to meet Friday night next at
Z O'Clock.
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Divine Service, God willing, in St. Paul's
Chapel, on Sunday next March l4th, at II
m, and on Friday, March 10th, at p m.
Services in Town Hall at La Plata every
Wednesday al 8 p. m. Bishop Satterlee will
visit Port Tobacco Parish on Tuesday, May
4th.
J, E. PoINDEXTER, Rector.
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Wanted An Idea e: \ ~ :s$ $: !: !

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN 4 CO., Patent Attore
and list Of two hundred Inventions wanted.
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INJECTING OF TUE BOARD
). OF.
Control and Review.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board
IN of Control and Review for Charles Coun
u will meet on
Tuesday, Wednesday, March
23th, and Gath, 1897
For the purpose of discharging the duties Of
their office as provided by Chapter 100, sec
ton 1872. of the Acts of Assembly of Mary
land, passed January Session 1896, ard
to hear appeals from the First Elect
District which will be final.
By Order
SAMUEL G. PADGETT, Clerk.
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RANDALL-RYAN.

Capt. Harry s Randall. and Miss Mary G.
RYAN, of Washington, were married at the
Cathedral in R,ltinofe on Monday The
groom is son OF Capt E. s Randall, a
weil-known steamboat man and lessee Of
Chapel Point
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Religious Notice

A iridium, in honor of St. Joseph, will be
observed in St. Mary's Church. Bryantown,
March 10th, 18th, and 18th. Masses 7.3o and
. o'clock. Sermons As and o'clock FRI
day, High Mass and Pansgrvic at 10 90.
EN- S0UTHGATE, Pastor.
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0ERFEcT and permanent are the
y cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, be-
cause it makes pure, rich, healthy,
life and health-giving BLOOD.
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"In the spring the young mans fancy
In the spring the festive { amplet
Starts upon another rove.
In the spring our heavy flannel
Causeth us to sweat and cuss,
In the spring the roaibed's bot ON
Sinketh out of sight from us.
In the spring we get the fever
Lazier grow than ere befJre,
In the spring our winter coal bills
Send us out to join the poor.
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Willis Milton

Mr.. T. Wright Wills aud Miss Sarah A.
Milton were quietly married at st, Thomas
Church, on Thursday evening last, Rev.
Father Broderick performed the ceremony.
The bride is daughter of Mrs. Dollie Milton,
and is a pretty and accomplished .oung lady.
The groom is well-known contractor and
business man of Bel Alton. Our congratula-
t;ons
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THE RED HAT QUESTION.
What kind Of Money Do You Want?

Mat klllu vi MUnel DU lUu Want!
We take either at our Store and extend the huyipd
qualities to the highest extreme Just glance
at this honest OF bargains will convince Won.
Fine Unblesebed Cotton yard wide kind 80 70, ,,r
Preuy rlald and Fancy Dress tlannette
Latest tough Effects IN Fall Dress Goods. nor
Silks Veyes and Cloths 10 fact kind any Dress Goods
the lowest prices Each individual dollar buys ever did
the mark invented. ~ 1888 e' p" Wv STU
Boys Bingham Working Shirts l5e Boys Merino tJpdbs 1oI
Boys Heavy Wool Pants 35c Mems Double Seat Cpoy Drawers
Ani-Docor Red Flannel Shirts or Draws for men - 72g
Big Drive in Boys School Suits ''''''.''' 10Y
Well made and perfectly fitting resisting asc
Nobby Cloth Round and Golf Caps lac and 25o
There must always be leader otherwise be no progress
Our Fall and Winter Stock of Mems Women's and
Chldrens Shoes represents Leading Qualities Leading
Styles Leading Low Prices
Mems Heavy Lace Shoes plain ip toe. - oo
Ladies Glove pebble Grain Shoes pegged or ewed e9o
special value Shoes,
School Shoes the ndesucble remarkable reasons - W.
Winter wearabes for Women and Children better ever before
Ohnuen from 8e
Ladies' Heavy ribbed Shirts %. "a oo
Ladies ran Weght tdboed Drawers
rambe through our 80 Departments fact that there are t
sands OF other attractive bargains here be TO he
Don fail to visit our Mammoth 5c-1Oc Departments
HAlNES WASHINGTON STORE,
Cor 9Th and Penn. Ave-, S. E. Wshi 1gton, D. G.
Cheapest Store in the city,"
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Terms for ALIVE Using Transient Rates
advertisements of one square or less, and not
exceeding three Insertions; will be inserted for
$3.50, or % cents for each subsequent insertion
longer ones in the same proportion. space
equal to eight lines of BREWER makes square.
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also observe that 10 most springs there is
more water than there has been for some
time past. That's no joke either
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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.

100 pounds of Nitrate of Potash mixed J
with 100 pounds of earth will give 7
! mixture containing per cent Ammonia
and % per cent Potash in its most avsila-
BILE form. 100 pounds mixed with 800 {
! pounds of soil will give A per cent of
Ammonia and IL per cent of Potash.
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COMMUNICATED

J. E, PoINDEXTER, Rector
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Mr Dornin Mehs.

4 beautiful chrysanthemum wedding
took place Wednesday night at "Eim
Grove" tho hospitable home OF Captain
John T.. Scott, in Isle of Wight, when
Miss Alice Scott became the wife OF Mr.
n. T.. Doruin. The house was dressed
in evergreen and ohrysanthemums.
Promptly at 9 o'clock the strlns Of
Mendelssohn's wedding march per-
formed by Miss Leda Williams, Of Rich
mond, the groom and his best man, MT.
Watson NJ. Myers Of Richmond, entered
followed by the bride and maid OF honor
cher sister Miss Emma Scott, and took
their places before the improviscd altar
where the ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Mr. Ward. who twenty-eight
years ago, performed a like ceremony
for Miss Seotts father and mother. The
maid of honor looked lovely in white silk
and carried white chrysanthemums.
while tbs bride (who has host OF friends
IN Riebwgnd, never looked more charm
Ing tkaa ia her travelling suit Of gray
ladies' ciath. carrying pink chrysanthe-
NUNS,
After the ceremony an old-fashioned
Virginia supper was served after "nlch
dancing was INDUCED In. At o'clock
q second supper was announced consist
ing Of fruits, cakes, wines, etc. Inc ia-
bles were beautifully dressed in ever
green. autumn leaves and chrysanthe-
NUNS. Mr.. and Mrs Dornin took the
steamer Thursday morning for old Point
After a trip Of several days they Will
return 20 Newport News, where tho
groom is draughtsman at the shpyard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
CHARITY IN POLITICs.

The fact that Tammany Hall has in
augurated a system Of public charities
raises an interesting question. On Friday
last II gave $4,000 10 the Cuban sufferers
and q like amount for New Yorks poor
At Hot Springs the other day Croker
said that It had become an established
custom with the society to contribute
regularly 10 the poor OF the city, and
that he recalled a certain occasion when
500 900 was distributed in certain quar-
ters for sweet charity's sake" But Mr.
Croker added with much significance that
il was not surprising, therefore, that peo-
pie in those certain quarters always voted
with Tammany. 1t is plain to see that
q rich organization like the Tammany So
ciety may greatly strengthen itself with
the masses by a system of so called polit-
zeal charities, and If 1t only have money
enough, its power may be perpctuated. 1t
is paternalism in a new and dangerous
form. and is a subject for serious con-
sidoration. THE more money such a po-
litioal society can exact by use of its
powers in government, the more it can
give away, and the more it gives away
the more certain will be its opportunity
TO reap a greater harvest. There may
be charity in it, but there is much more
OF business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

A great deal IS being said about the
lust for GOLD that is leading thousands TO
seek the goldfelds Of Alaska at the risk
of life. But that sort Of lust is not con-
fined to those who 80 to the Klondlke'
Hundreds OF thousands Of men are rush.
ing after gold in their daily pursuits and
many Of them ere doing it at the expense
Of health and at the risk Of life. Some
Of them also are seeking gold, If not
at the expense of honor. certainly 70 the
hurt of those finer sensibilites that 60
TO make up perfect character
1.-THE love Of money is the root Of all
evil' and the man who makes money
getting the one aim and object Of his
life will inevitably harden his heart, If
he do not blunt his moral instincts.
Business is business" is the motto Of
the money-lover. 1t is q cruel saying
and If adhered to literally and under al
circumstances cannot but make a man
sordid and grasping and merciless:
A Richmond preacher said from his
pulpit last Sunday that with all our
boosted civilization. there was still much
Of the savage in the nineteenth century
man and that it was manifested 100 Of
ten in the cruelty Of business transac-
lions.
The statement is one that every bust
ness man and gold hunter should take
home to himself and investigate in prayer
and meditation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
THE INTERNAL REvENUE OFFICE

We regret that the internal revenue
Office is to be removed from Richmond
to Petersburg. The removal is not made
for business reasons as It was clearly
demonstrated by Richmond's Representa-
tives. who went before the authorities in
Washington, that from a business stand
point there was absolutely no argument
in favor Of the collectors proposition to
make the change.
Collector Brady enjoys the reputation
Of being not only an able man. but one
who is strictly for business. The man.
agement Of his revenue Office has always
been such as TO give it very high rec
ord in the department at Washington
and It is much to be regretted that he IS
about TO disregard the business consid-
erations which would keep the office in
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Virginia Gold Fields.

Editor Of The Times.
sir.-As gold is recognized by the
world as the only safe medium of ex-
change between man and man and the
supply must come from the mines, / re-
spectfully ask space in your extensively
circulated columns 10 say something for
old Virginia, which l hope may do some
good. For more than forty years l have
been engaged In the gold mining inter-
est OF Virginia, working her mines and
exploring her hills and valleys FOR the
precious metal. My explorations extend
from the Potomac river 10 the line OF
North Carolina ana IN many sections
many miles in width. The gold nelds
here are very extensive and the gold
bearing material practically ineXhausted.
Prior to the emancipation or slavery,
gold mining here was a paying business
and nearly all the gold with which Nir-
ginia is credited at the United States
mint was made with slave labor and
the most crude machinery. Labor Is
cheaper now than IL was then, supplies
are cheaper and machinery better, so
there never was a better time for pro-
ntable work upon the gold fields OF Vir-
ginia than the present From care
ful estimate OF the value OF our gold
bearing material, the amount OF gold pro-
duced per day by each man. and the
great fields upon which the work is to be
done. | feel safe in saying ten thousand
or more laborers can DO prohtably en-
ployed upon the mining ground already
discovered and the development OF pre-
sent discoveries must unquestionably
lead 10 others, thus making IL impossible
now 10 form an idea as 10 the great
army OF people that would be employed
here Ia the course az time. H. this one
industry alone. Ten thousand laborers
only. employed here in the production Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
~oCtTsE FoR SHAME.

,rho f.onfedoratc veterans associations
and their auxiliaries in Richmond are
having high old time just at present.
CHARGES have been PREFER l against some
Of the younger set or having accepleh
br,bos nom the American Book Com
pany, publisher Of school DOCKS 10 CON
tinuo the use OF histories that are unfair
10 tho southern cause in the war of the
rebellion. The papers are giving enough
nrbIicifv 70 tho scandal 20 cause every
resident Of the town 10 wear a decided
blush OF shame for many days 10 come
Southwest Enterprise.
Not at all. As soon as these rumors
got out. the Sons OF Veterans began al
once a thorough investigation Of them
with a view 10 getting at the truth. Nor
was the thing done in corner. The
Committee Of Investigation sat With
open doors, and used every endcavor to
uncover the alleged crookedness. There
were no conccalments on the part Of the
committee and none on the part OF the
Richmond newspapers. As far as posi-
bic, everything was shown Up and made
public. And the committee having thor
oughly sifted the evidence. VIII render
such n verdict as Justice to all parties
and the good name OF the camp demands.
The community has no reason to blush
with shame. 1t has done what every
honest community should do under like
circumstances, and whatever the outcome,
It has been demonstrated that the peo-
pie Of Richmond will never wink at
crookedness such as has been charged,
and will certainly not try TO cover it up.
The incident shows healthy moral senti-
mnrt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

nondonts TO move as a body and 20 fight
their battles as distinct organization
Bnt Il is not, as Lcslic's Weekly says
IN their interest nor TO the interest OF the
PRINCIPLES which they represent for them
90 b,,,Id ND a party CT independents.
,rto,. ara stronger within the lines Of ex-
,sune organizations. In this way they
constitute powerful minority and gen
orally hold tho balance OF power.
Tho Independents Of New York could
have dictated terms to either Of the resu>
lar organizations by operating within tho
,,.o, INT az q separate organization
they failed.
rho ,ndependont voter does not profess
qualification. and he IS not Illuminated
NV the cry Of "pharisaism" that Is OFTEN
raised against him. lie simply thinks
and acts for himself regardless Of the
dictates Of the party bosses. lie Is not
the enemy of the party organization but
10 q, no. ifs tool. lie studies public
ouost,ons and votes for what he believes
20 be hest for tho whole people, lie
stands by his principles and votes win
tho party that most nearly represents
them in the question at issue.
The political Independents arc CROWNS
IN numbers because education IS advanc-
ing study induces thought and STUDY
ond thought promote independence OF &C
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
An Appeal in Behalf Of Reformed Boys.

Editor of Tho Times:
Sir.-The most important step towards
tho reformation OF boys, received at our
Industrial School, at Laurel Is TO procure
for them steady and remuneratiye en-
ployment. Immediately on their dis
charge.
The value Of our work, in retaining
Maynard and criminal youths, is too
well-known and appreciated by the pub
lie 20 need further commentator. and
we know we have the sympathy Of the
entihe community. But we also need
their cooperation. and it is in the power
of many OF the most friendly TO give
us great assistance without cost to them
selves, and many times, perhaps 10 their
own advantage. by providing places
where these boys can earn their living
and be kept from the vicious effects OF
idlenoss.
We are constantly sending out young
men, some of whom certainly require only
kind treatment and fair wages 90 become
useful and honorable citizens. and we
think II but reasonable that our people
should aid us, wherever practicable, In
establishing character which, through
much hard work and expense, We have
succeeded in forming
We ask you, therefore. 20 keep this
matter before you, and let us know
when you can employ one or more OF our
boys. and what will DO the nature OF
tho service required.
In doing this. YOU VIII have the OPP
pOrtunity Of completing the good work
which we have only begun.
Respectfully.
w. =. WILLIAMS.
Secretary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
oors ,r MEAN DIsMEMBERMENr OF
nNIO9

,.,,--. r,o1,roa.ed certain Germans re-
.,,,. ,n the province Of Shan-tung anu
,ho German Government promptly s'"'
three ships Of war there 10 demand I'p'-
...,on and indemnity. Neither OF these
-. ,or,hcouing. whoreupon the German
,S.,,.ai disembarked six hundred ma
,inos and sent them TO the Chihese lots
,herc The Chinese soldiers holding 'hese
t,rts rromntlv evacuated them, and they
zero as promptly taken possession OF by
A. c.ormans who raised over them the
German nag. and they are now in German
nossession as German forts guarding GER
man territory.
10 This 10 DO considered one OF tho
oo,iv moves Of the great European Pow
ers for dividing China up and parceiiins
ber ont amongst themselves, as they
have been sometime doing with Africa
ppssia has been steadily projecting her
Influence and hold upon China ut her
western and northern borders ever since
the conclusion Of the Chino-Japanese war
and Il has extended far enough TO MAKE
Russia very potential in the councils or
PelSin. though just how far it has gone
no one can yet tell. France has laid Il
fine grip upon Chinese territory IN inc
Tonouin. and England is ready to move
through Burmah upon whatever she mas
70 her liking in that quarter. Germany
has now fixed herself in Shan-tung' ana
she will probably remain there, whether
indemnity TO her injured citizens is ten
dered or not, until the game Of division
&c plaved out to its end. is China then
70 be treated as Africa is now being
treated by the great Powers Of Europe!
We are not deprecating the movement
in case that IS what it means, and prin-
cipallv for the reason that we nave no
reason TO believe the great Powers OF
Europe would alter their predetermined
course, even If we should condemn H.
But nothing so hoalthful for the world
could happen as for China to be dismem-
bered and divided up amongst the en-
Ightenod nations Of the earth who would
bring the Chinese under the influence OF
the Christian religion OF of oiyilizins in
nuence generally.