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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Hicks for september

September enters as a regular storm period
expires The moon sat perieee on the LIST,
approaching her first quarter aud greatest
south declina tior on the Sd and 4,h. Many
squalls and heavy gales are probable abont
the LIST, as the sequel to the last August dis
tsrbance Rising pressure aud change to
cooler NAV follow briefly, but on and touch
ing the 4th and 9Th storm conditions will
again traverse the county from west to east,
and be followed by strong winds, shifting
to northwesterly, with change to much cool
e. about the 9Th to sth For tie Vulcan period
central on the 10th, the date of the full moon
on the equator, we indicate in the storm dia-
gram a longer period Of disturbance Than
ordinary. We are now nearing the center OF
earth autumnal equinox, the planet Jupiter
is in conjunction with the sun on the 18th,
at whi,h time we also enter the disturbed
period of Mercury From the 10th TO 18th,
moon will pass from the celestial equator to
her extreme north point in the heavens
Therefore, from about the 9th, warm winds
will flow from the equator northward the
barometer will fall and heavy storms accom-
panied by wind and ihunde. VIII cross the
country on and touching the 10th to 18th.
A sharp fall in temperature, severe in the
far north, may take place about the 18th to
l4th, but conditions call for renewed storms
about the 18th to 18th, keeping state Of
threatening unsettled weather throughout
the Mercury period and into the Vulcan per-
iod central with earths equinox on 22nd
Storms of decided energy are probable
from Tuesday Dist, to FRIDAY oath; neS
moon on the equator and near perigee from
25th to 2sth, indicate that warm weather
and many atmospheric disturbances are to be
expected from about the Goth to near the close
Of the month The idea that if vast, equinoe-
tial storms do not occur on the 22nd Of Sep
TENDER, there is no danger before or after
tina; date, is fallacy that many people in
dulze who ought to know better. The earth
gradually approaches and recedes from the
point in its orbit where the sun strikes CEN
trally on our equator, bringing the turn in
the seasons 10 both hem;spheres, but the
storms arising from this fact are as apt to be
violent and dangerous two weeks before or
after, as on the central day. Some wiseacres
who boot at the idea of equinoctial storms, ="
seem not to know that in all nations and
ages the fact has been recognized, and that
specia! injunctions to watch for danger at
such times are laid upon commanders of fleets
and navies all over the world.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
McCabe-- BOWlin & .

Miss Mamie NJ Bowling, granddaughter of
DR.. P. W. Hawkins, this county was married
on Wednesday the % inst. to NJ. Il. c. Nc
Gable, of Baltimore, at st. Mary'sP. +. church,
Prince Georges county. The ceFemoney was
performed at high noon by Rev. Mason G.
Stryker. The bride was given away BY DR.
P W. Hawkins and the attendants were Mr..
W. H. MAY, cousin of the groom, who was
best man Nina Contee, cousin of the bride,
best girl and Pinkney W. Hawkins, George
0'Neil, DR.. II. NJ. Bowen and Holland Haw-
kins, usbers. The bride was gowned in white
and carried boquet of bride roses. After
the wedding ceremonies the happy couple
left on Southern trip. On their return they
will reside in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
County Commissioners Meeting

The County Commissioners met in their
Office on Tuesday with full board present.
Road supervisors reports for the month of
August were passed and paid
The board inspected the mules and decided
to sell three at public auction on September
the IA, one pair of which belongs to the first
corps, Hill Top, and one of the third corps,
Middletown.
VIM j. Cox was given Eve mules to winter
for the sum Of seventy-ive dollars ard Mr.. P.
Reed Wills two mules for the sum of $40
The county printing for the current year
ending June 30. 1898 was given to the Mo
INDEPENDENT, Crescent and The Port Tobacco
Times, for the sum of $500 each, this to en-
brace all printing required to be done by the
county or any of its officers and all printing
for which the county has to pay.
All the road corps were dicharged except
Alex Campbelps corps which was retained to
to make necessary repairs on wash-outs
and bridges in the Fifth Election District
caused by recent storms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Chapel Point.

The palace steamer, River Queen, made her
last excursion trip for this season to Chapel
Point on Sunday A large crowd came down
to the beautiful resort, and to these were
added many people from various sections Of
the county Every one, the old as well as
the young, who had gathered On the green
lawns, seemed to be as happy rs the little
ones when old Chris comes to fill their
stoc kings in the bleak December. The Point
has undoubtedly been successful this season as
summer resort and its closing day which
will be within week or two will meet with
much regret on the pat of the county people.
The managers will probably give one or two
extra excursions before the winding up The
last Of the sem-week y dances were given last
night, these especially, have been source
of great pleasure to GU people during the
warm season Another tournament is also
contemplated to be given by the managers
on the I4th, inst. The last was success
and we feel certain the next will be-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

Tobacco Inspector John S SUI derand, of
Warehouse No. discharged on Saturday
last Shipping Clerk A F. Beall, of this coun-
ty and Receiving Clerk R H. Hughes, of
Howard county. On Monday the same of
fetal dismissed Messrs S. v Ward of this
county and James P Ryon, of Prince
Georges county, screwmen. The inspector
claims that the dismissals were made en- &C
count of work being slack at the warehouse,
and that he was acting according to the or
ders from the Governor The employees and
their friends claim that they were discharged
simply because they were the friends of Con-
gresham Mudd. and fer no other reasons
were they released
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

The La Plata team played the King
George County Court House club of Virginia
on the latter's grounds on Friday of last
week, in the presence of quite a large crowd
Of people The visiting team vas short Of
some of its regular players and consequently
did not put up their usual style of ball The full
number OF innings were played and at the
end of that time the visitors had received the
worst of it, the score being Is to IL in favor
of the Court House CLUB. 1t is claimed that
the Virginia nine was made up of men pick
ed from professional ranks. II this was
the case our boys might have known that the
game was going to result as it did. The
game was void of any star plays but was
nevertheless interesting.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Killed by Lighting

During the heavy thunder storm on Mon
dav night last the house of Mr. Robert Mills,
Naniemoy,. was strIck by lightning and set
on Gre. The entire family were unconscious
for time and his L year old soa was killed
from the shock. Mr. Mills recovered soon
enough from the effect to give the alarm to
his immediate neighbors and save the remain
ing members of his family and the body Of
his dead boy from burning The house was
fortunately saved from the fire by the
diligent work of the rescurers Mr.. Mills
also osta son about year ago through a
railroad accident.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Marshall Hall.


Messrs S Edwards aod Enoch /. White
receivers for the Mount Vernon aud Marshall
Hall S,eamboa: Company, were yesterday IN
strne,ed by Justice Bradley, Of Washington,
in the application of the Central National
Bank and others for foreclosure Of a mort
gage on all the property belonging TO the
company to at once discontinue the use OF the
steamer kiver Queen, one Of the boats owned
and operated by the company, and tie her up
to some suitable wharf The services OF the
officers, crew, and employes Of that boat VIII
be dispensed with Justice Bradley also direct
ed that number Of changes be made in the
personnel and salaries OF other employees OF
the company, including the officers and ere"
of the steamer Charles Manchester.
The receivers reported that up to the pre-
sent time the business OF the company has
paid more than the running expenses, but
that it is now on to wane as the close Of the
season approaches, and it would be better to
sell the company's property at once thsn to
run the risk operating the boats father at a
loss
The court futher authorized the receivers
10 prepare and advertise proposals for the
purchase Of all the lands, tenements, steam
soas and other property involved in the suit
and held by the receivers as a whole or in
bulk, the purchasers to pay cash for the per-
sonal property and for the balance one-third
cash and the residue in one and two years at
per cent. interest. These proposals are to
be advertised in two or more Of the local
papers for at least twenty days.
The steamer Manchester according to CEN
tract will make its usual trips for the Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Com
papy until next July unless the city Court
iptprferpa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
An open Letter to Mothers

We are asserting in the courts our right to
the exclusive use OF the word 'Castoria," and
''Pitchers Castoria, as our trade mark
!, Dr.. Samuel Pitcher, az Hyannls, Massa-
chusetts, was the or kinator of Pitchers Cas-
toria, the same that has borne and does now
bear the fac-simile ignature Of Ctas. Il Flet-
cher on every wrapper. THIS is the original
"PitcLer's C4storia" which has been used in
homes Of the mothers of America for over
thirty years Look carefully at the wrapper
an ses that il IS the kind you have always
bought, and has the signature ofChas. H..
Fletcher on the wrapper. No one has auth
ority from me to use my name except The
Ceutaur Company of which Chas. H. Flet-
cher is President.
Samuel Pitcher, NJ. D..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
waldorf Items.

Mrs Maggie Trotter has moved to WASH
ington
Miss BERTHE Dolly, of Va is visiting Mrs.
P. E Sasscer
Miss Annie Prather, of Surrattsville, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Mcdaniel
Mrs P. E Trotter, with her two little girls
is spending the week with her sister, Mrs.
Derrickson at Bowie
Miss Maggie Welch, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. L Robey, returned TO
her home in Chaptico, on Sunday
Miss Nellie RANDY re urned 10 Washington
last week after a pleasant stay Of several
weeks with Miss Clara Troiter this town.
Mrs J. S. Rawlings of Baltimore was the
guest Of Mr. Ned Hunt, MattAwoman, on last
Saturday.
Miss Edith HUNT Of Washington is visiting
the family of her uncle Mr.. Geo Hunt,
Mattawoman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
RiIiOuSneSS
Is caused by torpid liver. which prevents dges-
ton and permits food TO ferment and purify in
the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache,
Insomnia, nervousness, and,
II not relieved. bilious fever 01N
or blood poisoning. Hoods HIS
Pills stimulate the stomach,
rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness con-
stipation, etc. % cents. Sold by all druggists.
The only Pills to take with Hoods SarsaparillA
The Maryland Agriicu|-
turaI College.
COLLEGE PARK, MD.
MARYLAND .Cch00I nj TSr6uoL,y,
MARYLAND School Of TeehnOlogU
Four courses I Agricultural, Classical,
Of Instruction Scientific. Mechanical.

Each Department supplied with the
most modern and approved apparatus.
Practical work emphasized in all depart
ments. Graduates qualified at once to
enter upon their life's work Boarding
department supplied with all modern
improvements: Bath Rooms, Closets,
Steam Heat and Gas. Books, Room,
Heat, Light, Washing, Board, Medical
attendance. 1854 for scholastic year.
s. caution money on entrance. So for
material for each practical laboratory
A 100 page catalogue, giving full par
ticulars, sent on application. Daily
sanitary inspection by physician to the
College. Attention is called to the short
course IF tea weeks in Agriculture
Particulars sent on application Term
commences Sept. 18th. Early applica-
ton necessary for admittance
II, w SYLVESTER,
President NJ. A. G.
Aug. 1-bm
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
PiccaWaxen Items.

Judge F. A. Richmond and A. T. Lloyd
visited the Rockville Fam.
Miss May Richmond and Mr.. Fay returned
to Washington after paying pleasant visit
to Judge Richmond and other friends.
Mr.. Rod Swami whom we last saw in the
vigor of health was buried at Wayside
Church. "In the midst of life we are in
DEATH,
The Mail Carrier and Doctors who are
forced to ride day and night, imDlore the
Commissioners to repair the road bed from
Wayade to Rock Point
Many are daily visiting the mouth Of
"Cuckalds Creek" to see the immense oyster
boat being built by jackson and Brother
Mr.. Reg Wright who has sailed all over the
world says that be would not fear to cross
the Atlantic in such a strong boat.
SAMPSON.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

The District Of Culumhia was robbed Tues
day evening OF nearly $1,000 A messenger
man is charged with having taken it from
Collector Davis Office safe.
The ladies Of La Pata will have ice cream
for sale in Mr. Robernon's store on Tuesday
Of each week The proceeds are to be devot-
ed to the Episcopal Rectory here.
The election case OF BrAgunier VS. Penn still
sleeps in the hands Of the Judges. Cannot
our industrious Judges find time from their
other srduous duties to reach conclusion
Capt. L. L. Blake, 80 long commander Of
the Mount Vernon Steamer to Glvmont has
been relieved Of bis job. The Capt. drew a
salary Of So, 900 for about Is years No
wonder the Company ask for a receiver
Misses Katie, Harriet and Henrietta Briscoe,
VINO have been spending month with their
mother, Mrs. Harriet Briscoe, White Plains,
left for Norristown, n J. on Wednesday
They will spend few days with relatives IN
Philadelphia eproute.
The members Of the Hughesville club gave a
very pleasant dance Tuesday night in the
town hall at Hughesville. A large number
offriends we're present to participate in the
dance aud also to do justice to the bounteous
repest which was so well provided for the
guests.
rhe able address of President R. W Sill
vester to the Senior and Junior classes of the
Maryland Agriculture College appeared in
this week issue Of the Marlboro Gazette. II
contains good and sound advice and will be
appreciated bv all who read it. We regret
that il is too long for as to publish
William Barton and Dennis Thomas were
arrested last week in Baltimore by Detective
Brennan for the larceny of $27 from Captain
Merlin Keough, freight train conductor be-
tween Bowie and Popes creek They were
given hearing before Justice Belt, Prince
George county. Barton having pleaded
guilty was committed for court Thomas
was not implicated in the theft and WAS re-
leased.
Mr. Fred Birmingham and his eight year old
son, Fred. ofWashington, we're capsized near
Indian Head and the latter was drowned
during Monday nights storm. Mr.. Burling-
ham, who could swim, succeeded in putting
his little boy on the bottom of the capsized
schooner and while he was trying to get the
yawl from under the boat the boy slipped Of
and was drowned.
A letter has been received at this office to
publish communication about Wieomico
school' This time only the initials of the
writer's name appears. We do not understand
the initials to be the party's name and still
decline to publish because of want of same
Correspondents must understand that they
must give US their names, not that we desire
to attach them to the contributions, but for
self protection in case difficulty grows out Of
the publication.
Special Sale Next Tuesday q spools of
clark's cotton and paper of needles for Gets.
R. and G. Corsets 69cts The Hungry Wolf
Tea 39cts., ID. Dress Shields Gets, per pair,
best Cider Vinegar, l4cts. gallon, Boy
Shirt Waists, l6cts., Ladies fine shoes, brok-
en- sizes going at s9cts The Wolf, Hungry
for trade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

Representative Mudd has recommended the
appointment nj Mr. John de Barth Walbach
Gardiner, Of RryaRtOwn, as cadet at the
Naval Academy Annapolis. Mr.. Gardiner
is a son of the late Louis de B. W Gardiner
and great grandson of general Walbach
He lives with Mr. ]. B. W. Gardiner Bryan
town, retired surgeon from the T. Army
Examinations for admittance to the Academy
will take place this week and we wish much
success to our young aspraRt for naval
honors.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

These splendid quality Laths will not re-
main in our possession long at these prices
50 O5 1000 from wharf, or 50 % / 900 from
yard. Plasterers should take the hint and
order quickly. THOMAS W. SMITH, LIST
and Ind ave. Phone 2l7. Mil and wharves,
foot 9Th street 5. e. Phone 5el.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

At the Agricultural Fair recently held in
Marlboro the following persons in this county
who exhibited took premiums. Mrs. NJ. W.
Rennolds, Lothair, for crochet work in silk;
Miss Rebeccs Acton, Waldorf for crochet
work in cotton, and Mrs. Thomas W, Rich
mond, WaysIde. for Grape wine. This is a
beginning and next year we hope our people
will show more interest and win doubly as
mani premiums.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Reduced Rates to Chapel Point vi
Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Saturdays during July and August
round trip tickets will be sold between WASH
ington and Cox station (near Chapel Point)
at rate of 50 90 good to return until the fol-
lowing Monday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
$40 90 To Niagara Falls $40 90 via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Sperial train with parlor cars and day
coaches will leave Washington at 1890 a. lii.
September Alb and 10th and October 9Th,
arriving st Niagara Falls at 10 SO p. m.
Tickets good for ten days and valid for stop
of a, Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins glen
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Subscription, 81 syear; months, Is cents
months, so cents. All subscription in sd-
vance.
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WHAT LIFE INSURANCE DOES.

1t lifts Mortgages.
1t Educates Orphans.
1t Preserves the Family
1t Cultivates Saving Habits.
1t Lighters the Load of Care.
1t Gives Repose to the Rich Man.
1t Gives Courage to the Poor Man,
1t Builds Barrier to the Almshonse.
1t Enables a Man to Live up to his Income.
It Supports the Credit of the Business Man.
1t Lays the Foundations of Home and In
dependence,
1t Encourages the Marriage Of Prudent Men
and Women.
1t Keeps Embarrassed Estates Out of the
Receivers Eands.
1t Certihes to a Mans Afectionate Regard
for His Family.
1t Places the Widow Above the Need OF
Marrying for Home.
1t Adds to a Mans Years by Freeing
Hin from Apprehension.
1t Saves Orphan Girls from the Neces,
lily Of working Out"
1t Heightens the Esteem in which Wife
and Children Hold Man.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03
Death Record.
Mr.. JONI WALTER BoARMAS

Mr. JONI WALTER boARMAN'
Mr. John Walter Boarman, died at the
home Of his son, Mr.. John NJ. Boarman, Locus
Grove, on Saturday last at noon after a
rather long illness with the grippe. Mr.
Boarman was about so years of age and
leaves widow and four children, Mrs. PHILIP
Semmes, Mrs. John Boarman of Cobb Neck,
Miss Nora Boarman and Mr. John Boar.
man. One brother, Mr. R A. Boarmar,
Bryantown also survives him The intermeni
took place at New Port church cemetery at
10 O'Clock on Monday. The pail beareri
were. James Matthews, R Wills, Albert
Gardiner, C. F. Hayden, A W Nsale and
Tbos R. Gardiner In the absence of Father
Wade. who was then in Baltimore, Father
Broderck, fist Thomas church conducted
the funeral services.
RoDGER SWAMI
Died on Saturday last at the home of hi.
p.rents. near Port Tobacco, Roger Swami
after a long illness with cancer Of the of the
liver. The deceased spent some time in the
Providence Hospital Washington He wa,
abou, 30 years ofage and vas never married
His remains were Inferred in the Brick church
cemetery, PiccawaXen, on Monday
FRANCES GERTRUDE SMITH
Died at the nome Of her father on Saturday
Frances Gertrude Smith the nine year old
daughter of Mr, john Smith, near this will
age. Her remains we're laid to rest in the st
Thomas cemetery Monday morning,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

Full arrangements for the caring of horses.
heals will be served at so cents A cordial
invitation is extended to all. For fertilizer
information apply to
A. B. BATEMAN,
Gen. Manager, Chapel Point. Nd.
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Standard 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, 1897-09-03

Terms for Adve Using Transient Rates
2 Advertisements of one square or less, and not
exceeding three insertions; will be inserted for
81 So or 95 cents for each subsequent insertion )
longer ones in the same proportion. space
equal to eight lines Of BREWER makes square.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-09-03

SEPTEMBER 18th, 1897.
OYSTERS, FRESH FISH
CRABS IN ABUNDANCE.
Horses cared for. A cash prize of Forty
Dollars will be awarded the successful
Knights as follows
KNIGHT CIowning Queen .........S2O 90
FIRST Maid........................ 1000
SECOND Maid ......................... 100
THIRD d.,.,..,,i..f,.".,.t,,..t,.. 2 90
JEs- KNIGHTS FEE $500
.iding to begin promptly at clock, P. NJ.
CHIEF Ma RSHAL-Frank W. Hill.
AIDS-Geo b. Robey, Frank Carpenter
JUD GES-M Major G. D. Mercer, j. B. Kent,
A. f Bowling, Thomas B
Turner, H. A Turner, John
Murray, L. N. Southoron,
John Dale.
ORATOR Of the Day,
Hon C C. Magruder
0RAT0R Of The Epeaiag,
James Deb. Walbach, of G.
FLOOR MANA GERS Hunt Strong and
Harry Chappelear.
Fo., further particulars address
THOMAS |. CHAPPELEAR,
BENEDICT
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Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents dges-
ton and permits food TO ferment and purify in
the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache,
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Established In lS74.

Published Ever, Friday Morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-13

Improvements on the bicycle
seem to be without end and in no
place is the increase more in evil
dence than the United States. Ac-
cording to Cassiers Magazine APP
proXimately 800 patents for cycles
had been issued from the patent
office up to 1876. During this
year invention revived on account
of the excellent exhibit of English
cycles at the Centennial Exhibi-
ton. Since 1876, over four thou
sand cycle patents have been
granted in the United States, and
nearly or quite one-half of this
number have been issued since
1890. In 1890, one assistant ex-
aminer of patents was able to dis
pose of all applications that were
filed. In November, 1896, it re-
quired the labor of eight expert
assistant examiners to handle the
applications for cycles, and even
with this force working at them,
there have been lately one thou
sand applications constantly on
hand awaiting action. AT the
present time, it is said, no country
in the world is granting so many
patents for cycles and cycle i'm
as the United States.