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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-05-31

John Mack, young colored man about 10
years oil was found dead, hanging by the
neck in peice OF woods near McEendree
Church, Prince Georges county on Friday Of
last week The man lived near Waldorf and,
it is said, was of simple mind A short time
ago be was placed under peace bond BY
Justice Wilkerson aAd as the time for his
appearance at Court approached he was told
by various persons, in joke, that be would be
sent to the peuitentisry, would be hung, etc.
These harmless Jokes preyed upon his mind il
is supposed aud be left home about ten days
before be vas found dead. Il is generally
believed that the man committed suicide al
he bad expressed an intention on previou.
ocersions to do so, although no one believed
that he would carry out his threat.
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Piceawaxen Items.

Peter Barber, Esq, former resident of this
county, but now Of Washington, D. c., paid a
visit to his old home this week.
DR.. Cogley, rector of Christ Church. VIM.
and Mary Parish, is busy getting things in
shape preparatory to the opening of his San
day School which he hopes to organize on
Sunday, June Q.
Emma Mingerton, 10 year old colored
girl, sustained serious injury to her face and
head on Friday last by being hit with
a stone thrown BY colorei lad by the name
girl aud the boy had been teasing her, which
angered her 20 snch an extent that she threw
a stone at him, and be being Of a reciprocal
turn of mind returned the compliment by
pushing in the side Of Emma's face with q
stone Of about the size of an ordinary mans
hat. Green was carried before Justice Robey,
who disposed of bis case. The trouble oe-
CARED on the fishing shore near Pope's Creek.
Messrs. Louis and George Collett, of the
Collect Printing Company, of Washington,
were in the county this week to attend the
entertainment given at Harris Lot on Monday
evening.
At one stage of the game it looked extreme
ly rocky for the Piccawaxen Dramatic Club
on Monday last, but along towards evening
the clouds passed over and the rain ceased to
fall to the delight Of those interested in the
outcome Of the initial performance Of the club.
Shortly after seven o'clock the people com
menced to come in and by eight o'clock the
hall was packed to the doors and it was i'm
possible to get standing room. The program
was FIRST class. The performance opened with
farce, in one act entitled, "Who is Who;
or All in Fog" which was admirably done
BY Mrs. Jas. A. Dorsett Miss Ruby Richmond,
Messrs. Lay Burroughs, Rudolph Bur.
roughs and H. II. Hoyme. Another farce in
one act entitled, "a Niger Night School, =
with Aessrs George aud Frank Carpenter,
Lay Burroughs, John Martin. Harry Hoyme
and Miss Ellie Carpenter IN the cast, brought
down the house. Mr. Jack Lyon with biz
selections on the guitar and topical songi
kept the audience in an uproar Miss wini
fred Richmond made a decided hit, with 4
very clever song entitled. "wouldn't 20,
like to foudle your little baby2" Mr.. H. II
Hoyme and Master William Dorsstt, With
song ami dance, brought to close one Of til
best and most successful eniertai inrnts ere
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Notice to subscribers.

We would again call attention to the fact
That our mail book was destroyed in the FIRE
and that therefore there are many persons
who are subscribers to the INDEPENDENT who
Who do not now receive the paper, and there
ere also others, not subscribers, Who receive
Il. To all such persons we make the request
that they notify, either ourselves or their
postmasters Of the mistakes 70 the end that
such mistakes may be corrected.
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LOCAL BREvIrIEs.


Tuesday next June 4.
Hiss Msy @. Hamilton, is visiting Miss Hill
wsshingtos. D. O.
ms. John NJ. Boarman left on Wednesds
for short vi S5ssasagrss1 in Baltimore.
NJ. W Mitchell Digges, of the Universip
Of Maryland, Baltimore City, is at home fol
summer.
Mrs. II. Cruikshank. Of Philadelphia, Pa
is guest Of Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, "Hanssr
Hill"
Material for the new Catholic Church 10 be
built in La Plata Is being received at the
station here.
Tou can buy nice top buggy from Mr.. r
B. Matthews for, from thirty-eight dollars up
to eighty FIVE dollars.
Miss Gilmore p Davis Of La Plata attended
the dramatic entertainment given at Harris
Lot on Monday evening last.
Mrs John B. LTon accompanied By her
daughter, Miss Matte Belle Lyon, returned
from a trip to Baltimore on Monday.
A pleasant dance was given at St Peters
Hall near Waldorf on Monday erening last.
Music was furnished BY Mr. yotta, Of Balti-
more.
Mrs. Julia Muschette and Miss Ellen Worth
ineton attended the funeral on Wednesday oil
Mrs. Deborah Iglehart who died at her home
in Anne Arundel county on the 37th inst.
The County Commissioners as Board oil
Health, was In session on Thursday. They
received the animal report Of Dr.. Cecil,
Health Officer and raappoin,ed him for the
same position for the ensuing year.
The thrty-6rst commencement Of the
western Maryland College will take place
June la. Elwood A Cobev of this county
and Theophilus X. Harrison Of Charlotte Hall
an among the graduates this year.
Tha railroad schedule, morning train, has
been changed 80 as to leave here at SAT, in
stead Of 0s. The Sunday train leaves,
northward from here, at AL, p. m, instead
= u oeo ocncuuae WI Vtuet poih7 oh WV
road.
We are requested to announce that meet
ing will be held In the Town Hall, La Plata,
on Tuesday evenisg merit at 3. 80 p, for the
purpose Of recognising the Wednesday
Sosiable Club. All parties interested are
requested to be present.
Tie trial Of the st. Aary's county Census
enumerators is now going on in Baltimore.
A large number Of witnesses have been sum.
moned TO testify and II is now thought the
trial will last two weeks. The proprietor oi
the INDEPENDENT, Mr.. Posey. is one of the
leading counsel for the accused parties.
The examinations Of the Georgetown
University School of Law were concluded on
Wednesday May %. Mr.. Fabisn Posey
brother of the proprietor of the INDEPENDENT
IVES one Of those who passed a successful ex-
animation. He will receive his diploma al
the regular commencement exercises which
will be held in the National Theatre, Wash
ington, on June 10.
Mr.. B. Henry Mattingy one of the late
Federal Census enumerators, of this county,
having learned that he was indicted for
alleged padding the census returns in the
fourth district, went to Baltimore on We'd
nesday and voluntarily surrendered himself
to Marshall Aire-. He was subsequently
1T l.. - 4.
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On account Of the Convention Of the United
Societies of Christian Endeavor to be held in
Cincinnati, July to 10, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell July to 6, from
all stations on its line, excursion tickets to
Cincinnati at one fare for the round trip
These tickets will be good for return pass
age, leaving Cincinnati not earlier than July
8, and not later than July IA. For specific
rates and full information, apply to ticket
agents.
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Weddings.



Among the pretty weddings solemniEed in
the county this season was that Of Mr.. c.
Fendley Dement, and Miss Bertha NJ. Waring
who were united in the bonds Of Loly matri-
nony at 10 O'Clock on Saturday morning
last at st Joseph's Catholic Church, Pomfret
Rev. Father Noah performed the ceremony.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr.. John
W. Warinz, we'll known merchant of this
county. The groom who is very promis.
ing and enterprising farmer of the Seventh
District, is son Of Capt William F. Dement,,
Of the Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore.
The happy couple left that evening for Wash.
8ington City, and from there they will go to
Old Point Comfort, Va, and other points Of
interest. We extend congratulations to Nj
and Mrs. Dement, and wish them long and
happy journey through life.
cLAGETr BRYAN.
Miss Josie Bryan, daughter Of A. N. Bryan
Esq of Pomonkey. this county, and Mr.
Vivian Clagett son of Mr.. Albert CIaget., o
Accokeek. Prince Georges county, wer'
quietly married at Aceokeek, Protestant
Episcopal Church last week. The rector, Rev
Mir. Graham, performed the ceremony. The
young couple will reside ia Prince George
county. Our congratulations are rendered
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-05-31
May Court.

FnDAr-Judges Briscoe, Merrisk and Gran,
on the bench.
The attachment eases, pix IN number,
brought from Calvert county here for trial in
which John D. Allen was plaintiff, and 10
which it was sought to make The Chesapeake
Beach Improvement Company the defendant,
motion made BY def ndsnt TO quash the
Attachments BY attorneys for defense. Motion
TO quash was o.erruled and a jury was em-
pannslled to Try the claimant cases. After a
vain effort made By plaintiffs counsel to
show property rights in The Chesapeake Beach
Improvement Company, motion to dismiss
by plaintiffs was granted by Court, and that
disposed Of all the cases. HardcastIe and
wynne, Of Baltimore, and Bunting Of Calvert
county for plaintiffs. Gray, J. Frank Parrau
and MeKennsy Of Washington for defense.
State vs.. James II willett case OF bastardy,
plea In abatement sustained, and Indictment
quasbed. Wilmer for State Mudd and
Poser for defense.
Thomas F. Nicholson IT,, vs. Western
Union Telegraph Company. Motion for non
pros overruled. Case removed to U. s.
Circuit Court, District OF MARI land. Posey
for plaintiff, Wilmer for defendant.
George W. Allen, convicted Of robbery. was
sen te 6ssssd 10 penitentiary for years.
Vim. sandeEs, plead guilty Of lareny and
sen fenced to enits,Hi,isasystQr3 years Another
case against same party was setied ---~--
Vim Ford alias will, Dver MEAD ou;l,,
~ l.ree,v ana sen,snsed IN nan;,sr,;a,v n, 4
years.
State vs. Frances Mandue. Plead guilty
sentenced to House Of Correction for IL
months.
SAruRDAY-Judges Briscoe and Merriek On
the bench
State vs. Edward Yates, charged with riding
the horse OF ~ J. Coz. Jury. Guilty, and
sentenced to House Of Correction for 80 days
Wilmer for State, hudd for prisoner.
STATE vs.. Laura Hamilton alias Laura Camp
bell, larceny OF clothing. Before Court, not
guilty Wilmer for State, Posey for defense.
State vs. Rose and Jsmas I. King, larceny
OF turkeys. Before Court, not guilty. Wilmer
tor State. audd for defense.
sts'e vs. Della Kelley. arson. Before Jury.
Jury iaiied to agree and were discharged.
Accused held 10 bail IN the sum OF 300 TOT
november court. wilmer TOT stale 'onn n.
s'one 'or ne'ense.
o'Ano ana peu' Jo'ies we're discharged TOT
-ne 'e'm. fne report OF tue urano Jury
'ouna oeiow'
To The HosoRABLs, The JUDGKs OF The
CIRcUrT CouRT FoR CEAaLEs COUNTY:
We the members Of the Grand jury Tor the
Nav Term of Court 1901. respectfullv sub
nit the following report.
We have been ia session six DAYS have
examined 6ftg.two Witnesses and have found
thirteen presentmen,s and thirteen true bills,
we have dismissed nine cases for want Of
sufficient evidence.
We report that 10 the case Of David Henry
Barnes, charged with arson, while the evidence
cast suspicion upon the accused, we do not
End Il sufficient to bring in presentment;
We are informed that the accused has been
returned to the House of Reformation, where
he was originally confined, and we respect
fully recommend that the States Attorney be
asked to inform the officials OF that institution
Of the suspicion resting upon the party in
question with the request that be be prevented
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-05-31
PIANO TUNER.

An experienced Piano Tuner and
Repairer, direct from the Factory Of
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF. Baltimore, Nd.
will visit this locality early in June.
Any orders left OF this office or sent
direct to the firm in Baltimore. Nd /,
will receive prompt attention.
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NOTICE.

As hsvs decided to leave La Plata
on June /. 1901. give notice that all
persons having work done BY me must
call settle and take The same away be-
fore that date, otherwise it will be sold.
Il. o. MORSE.
may l7-ct La Plata Jeweier.
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Religious Notice.

Divine Service, with Holy Communion, 10
st. Paul's chapel, on Sunday next Trinity
Sunday at II A NJ.
J.E. POINDEXTER, REcroR.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-05-31

DR.. R. & Gibbons will he ia his Office at
Hushesville, Tuesd y and "Wednesday, June
4th and 5;h.
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FESTIVAL.

A Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival with
meat supper, for the benefit OF the New P. E.
Church wi,l be held in the grove at St. John 8
Chapel tBumpy Oak, under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Of Pomonkey,
THURSDAY, June 9, 1901.
Besinninx AT O'Clock p. NJ. Supper 25c.
Come one, Come all
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THE.
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ESTABLISHED 1913.
The Twice-a-W Week American
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Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR "A YEAR.
Six Months, 80 cents.

The twice.a-week American is published in
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with the news of the week in compact shape.
II also contains interesting special correspond
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local matter of general interests and fresh
miscellany euitable for home circle care,
fully-editec Agricultural Department, and
full and reliable Financial and Market II ports,
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Entered at Post-ofiiee at baltimore, Nd as
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FELIX AGNES, Manager and Publisher.
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FOR RENT

Farms, Brentfeld and Indiantown,
for the ensuing gear to tenants with or
without team Apply TO
A. P0SEY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-05-31
Tuesday, June 4,'OI

between the hours of IL NJ. and 3 P. NJ, all
of the interest of the said Jennie Blumberg in
aud to the following real state, yiz:
Lots one, two, three, four. Eve, seven, eight,
nine, ten, eleven, and twelve in Block 10, also
lots seven, eight, nine, eleven and twelve in
Block and also Block Al, as laid of on the
plat Of the village Of Bel Alton as Recorded 10
Liber J. S. T. No. 4, folio 7l9 etc, of the
Land Records OF Charles county. and as will
there fully appear by reference to The deed Of
the Baltimore Building and Loan Association
to the said Jennie Blumberg, recorded in
Liber ]. s. T. No 8, folio l57 Of said Records.
These lots are improved by Dwelling,
Store, and small tenant house, barn, and
other outbuildings. All in fret class condi-
ton.
S. cox, ia,
Trustee.
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A CARD.
oYFIcR CT LOCUST POINT TOBACCO
INSPECTION.
oil South Charles Street,
Baltimore, May 20. 1901.

~
To Our Patrons:
Although we bave frequently called
attention to to the great importance Of
marking your hbds. distinctly Locust
Point" we again inform you that many
bads. intended for our warehouse have
been inspected elsewhere because not
properly marked.
We will furnish stencils, cards to be
tackled on the bids. end postal cards to
be filed out and mailed 10 Us. so that
we may look after the hhds. when they
reach Baltimore and have them delivered
promptly. Urging your careful notice
and action with reference the foregoing.
Respectfully yours,
REGARDS. LEFTWITCH 4 CO.,
Managers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
A TIP TO ENGLAND.
Russian Official Says First
Catch De Wet.
WILL STAND NO oUIzziHe.
Determined to Not Make Public the
Agreement WITH China Regarding
observation-disclosures Only Wants
Her Rights at Tien Tsin.

st. Petersburg, March 20.-Anawer-
Ing a question Of the correspondent Of
the Associated Press, q competent Of
fcial said Tuesday:
ri is not true that Russia has
yielded to the representations Of any
of the powers and modified her de-
mands respecting EEanchuria, because
no representations have been made.
Every tentative attempt to address
the Russian government on the sub
ject Of our pour parlers with China
has been catagorically declined. Rus
STA is a great power and has the right
to hold negotiations with any other
government, and no ether power has
the right to interfere. TeHtatives
made in a friendly spirit have received
friendly answer But. plainly stat
ed Russia cannot receive inquiries
regarding the above. The results
thereof will doubtless be made known
later"
The informant of the correspond
ent of the Associated Press admitted
that the power rebuffed was Great
Britain He was not willing to dis
cuss details respecting Mongolia and
Turkestan, but he repeated that Rus
STA abides by the august declaration
and desires to safeguard the railroad
and her 10000 kilometer long from
tier.
The informant of the correspondent
ridiculed the talk of a military con
flict at Tien Tsin. He said:
"There is a misunderstanding
about certain lands. which the Eng
fish authorities pretend belong to the
railway company. Russia has ex
pressed her willingness to examine
the question. If the claim of owner
ship before the Russian occupation
is established that will end the dis
cussion If diplomacy is unable to
settle the controversy Russia is will
ing to submit it to arbitration per
haps to The Hague tribunal or to
some other arbitrator. After Eng
land captures De Wet perhaps she
will have the courage for military
conflict in another quarter of the
world. While he is promenading
around the British forces it is hardly
probable that England will seek trou-
bic elsewhere
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
SIX OF REGENTS SUED.
Action Also Brought Against Payment
of Hartiqan.


Morgantown, w. Va, March 20
DR.. j. w. Hatigan, who was several
months ago removed from his chair
in the West Virginia university,
brought suit in the circuit court OF
Monongalia county against DR.. Je-
rome Hall Raymond, president of the
university, and the following six
members of the board of regents of
the university: George G. Sturgiss,
James A. Hamill, A. H. Kunst, r. R.
Mcmahon, w. e. Powell and Judge
John A. Campbell, for 100000 dam
ages.
DR.. Hartigan has suit pending
against President Raymond for $685.
900 damages for SANDER. His action
brought in the state supreme court
to restrain the regents from putting
him out of the university was decided
against him and will be appealed to
the United States circuit court. Sum
mons was served on the regents
while they were in session at the uni
versity The declaration will be filed
at the April rules of court.
Three of the board refused to vote
for the removal of DR.. Hartigan, and
the suit is against the remaining six
and the president, who recommended
his removal. DIR. Hartigan owns a
hospital here and has a national repu-
tation as a surgeon and author OF
medical text books.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
The Novelty Co.'S
DEPARTMENT STORE.

Many shrewd buyers have taken advantage of our
Remnant Sale in the last weeks and have gotten big
values for little money We have decided extend the
sale for few days and have added lot of Dress Goods to
our list of Bargains.
Fine Crepons that CSC to srI5 60 at
only 75c.
All Wool Homespuns worth SOC yard now
so at only 35c yard.
Plaid Dress Goods that 3oc price to close
only l9c Many other pieces Of dress goods at equally
low prices.
Tailor Made Suts-Ony few of these desra-
bic suits let and the price we offering them they
wont last long Come and get first choice
New Spring Goods Our buyer is in the
East buying spring goods which will have display
in few days.
We have secured up-to-date Milner who will be
here in few days with the largest line of millinery have
shown We will have crisp reliable goods at clean
honest desirable prices
The Novelty GompanyS Department Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
STUDENTS RUN oRED KILLED.
More Serious Riots Occurred In ST.
Petersburg-OtF ers Injured.

ST. Petersburg, Ne CHI 20.-Serious
riots occurred in St. Petersburg on the
occasion of solemn mass in the
cathedral of Our Lady Of Kasan for
the repose of the soul Of NJ. Bogolie-
poff, the minister e public instruc-
ton, who was shot and fatally wound
ed by Kaspovieh The police fired
their reyolyers and it is rumored
that five students were killed and so
others either seriously or slightly in
jured.
Wholesale arrests, including many
women, followed the rioting,
London, March 20.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of The Daily Elk.
press said:
''Three hundred arrests were made
today (Mondayl. The minister of
justice was fired at last week and the
life Of another minister has also been
attempted"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
Short Term Senator Nominated.

Lincoln, Neb. March 20,--At the
Republican senatorial caucus last
night David <. Thompson, of Lincoln,
was nominated for senator for the
short term on the seventh ballot
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20

Mr.. j. ]. Van Allen has received
his reward He rushed to the aid
of the feeble and lettering British
empire, when it was shuddering IN
der the attacks OF the naughty and
relentless Beers. and in return has
been made Sir knight Of Grace
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20

How long viii it be before the
owner Of last years automobile
will be looked down upon as man
who isn't up 70 date?
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20

It's something Of a question which
Is the greater nuisance, Mrs. Nation
or Count Boni-who, by the way,
isn'ta real count at all.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
BoTHA REJECTED TERMS.
Colonial Secretary Announced Failure
of Negotiations For Peace

of Negotiations For Peace.
London. March 2O.-Mr. Joseph
Chamberlain, the colonial secretary,
informed the house of commons that
General Botha has rejected the peace
terms offered him.
General Botha, Mr.. Chamberlain
said, had conveyed the information
in letter to General Kitchener, in
which he announced that he was not
disposed to recommend the terms of
peace General Kitchener was in
structed to offer him, to the earnest
consideration of his government.
General Botha added that his govern
ment and its chief officers entirely
agreed with his view.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20

Somehow, it begins to look as
though the private soldiers propose
to get more fun than ever, now that
the army canteen has been abolish
ed
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20

Carnegie and Morgan shouldn't
go to Europe in the same ship. II
they 10, the earth may tip ap and
let the vessel slidesoh into space.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-20
The Barlock is a Good
| yeWriter.
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