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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-05-21
FRIDAY. May 81, 1909.
LOCAL. AND personal
Local BrevItles.

Hayeyou purchased your peach basket
yeti
The public schools will close on June
9Th.
Mr.. B. A. Howard spent Tuesday in
La Plata.
Attend the Church soeiable at Pomfret
tonight.
The forests are at their height in YER
The school year is practically at an
end.
The dry weather has seriously affected
the grass crop.
Why not board at the New Wills ?
Elegant cuisine.
Mrs F. W. Hopper, visited Baltimore
during the week.
Get your teams from Hotel La Plata
First class livery.
Miss Lucy Carieo has returned home
from visit to Washington.
Mr. Edgar Bealle visited relatives in
the county during the week.
Mr.. Camillus Howard, of Leonardtown
attended court here this week.
Mechanics A. Mullen, of New York
is visiting relatives in the couaty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riddle have re-
turned from a short stay in Washington.
Mr. W. J. Gordon, of Popes Creek was
welcome visitor to our town on Mon
day.
Mr.. F. Snowden Hill, of the Prince
Georges county bar attended Court here
on Monday.
We regret to learn that Miss Margaret
Hamilton is quite sick at her home,
"Hawthorne.
Mr.. B. A. Howard, of Baltimore,
spent several days in the County during
the week.
Mr. A. t. Lloyd was a guest of Mes
sers W. S. and P. H. Hamilton during
theweek.
See ad. of Roston Baking Company in
this issue. Messrs. z. NJ. Fowler & Co.
sell their bread
Mrs. Carlisle Wilmer and little daugh-
Ter, are guests at Argyle the home
of Gen. L. A. Wilmer.
NJ. "a n - tr,.b;,.,.t,.,,s f,;t..
spent suna@s -~sssd his father, MI. T. 4.
Farrall in this town.
Senator Lancaster is a sufferer from a
swollen foot. The injury was caused
by nail being stuck in his foot several
days since.
Laugh and learn. There is amuse-
ment and instruction in the pages OF the
Washington Sunday Star. All news
dealers.
The teachers and pupils of Hughes
willie Public School will hold dance in
the Town Hall at Hughesville on Fri
day, May p, 1909. The public is cor
daily invited A large crowd is expect
ed.
dr. John W. Owen, Cedar Point Neck,
we are glad to state, has recovered from
his recent quite severe illness aud 60
ing about again.
There will be a dance given by the
children of the Hawkins Gate School to
their teacher, Miss Kath rine Freeman,
Friday, Nav 2l. The public are all cor
daily invited to attend. Dancing to
commence at s O'Clock. Admission 20
cents. Cake and lemonade to be served
on the lawn.
The attendance upon Court has been
large this week, especially considering
the fact that there have been no case
of more than ordinary Importance for
trial. There was an exceptionally large
crowd on Tuesday. Many persons not
being able to work in their crops owing
to the dry weather have been taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity to attend
Court without neglecting their farming
operations.
The Pupils of Port Tobacco Public
School will give an entertainment on
Friday evening, Nay 21, for the benefit
of the school. A one-act drama, songs,
tableaux, etc, will be rendered by the
: pupils, assisted by local talent, and
dancing will follow
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Notice.

CERTAIN CREDITORS of the late
Samue G. Padgett havine been eitedS-ee
appear in the Orphans Court of Charles
County on the first Tuesday in june to
show what were the proceeds or what is
the value of collateral securities held BY
them at the date of the death Of SAMUEL
c. Padgett, such other creditors Of the
said Samuel c. Padgett as may desire to
attend on that day are notified to be pres
ent either in person or by attorney.
By order of the Court,
F. BROOKE MATTHEWS,
Register of Wills,
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.


ORPHANS CT. FOR cHAs. co. 5. 5.
La Plata, May Is, 1909.
Ordered by the Court that
George L. Robey, administrator
of Theodore L. Robey, deceased,
give the notice required by
law to the creditors of the said
deceased by advertisement in newspa-
pers published in Charles County, Mary
land, once in each Of three successive
weeks.
True Copy--Test;
x r. BROORE MATTHEWS,
Register Of Wills for Cfias. co.
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Baseball.

The MeDonough Institute baseball
club added another to its list Of victories
on~Saturday Of last week by defeating
the strong team of Charlotte Hall School
at Charlotte Hall. The score was to 8
in their favor. Mock pitched fine
game for McDonough, striking out thir-
teen men, and Luekette, for the same
team, made home run and brought in
two men.
The Indian Head and McDonough
clubs will play in this town tomorrow
afternoon-Saturday-a good game
is expected.
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NOTICE.


This is to give notice that the sub
scribers has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland, let
ters of administration upon hepersonal
estate Of
THEODORE L. ROBEY.
late of said County, deceased. All per
sons having claims against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers legally authenticated,
to the subscriber, on or before the 2lst
day of November, 1909. They may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit
of said deceased's estate.
w&iyen under my hand this 18th day of
1909.
GEORGE L. ROBEY,
4dministrakpr of Theodore L. Robey,
decesset 5-21-09
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A. NJ. D. C.

Special music by CITY TALENT.
Benefit of st. Joseph's Church.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
FROM WANY PORTS.
Delegates of Seamen Union in
Contention.

Representatives 0f the International Sea-
mems Union from the United States and
Canada were present yesterday at the open
ing Of a convention at the Gilsey House.
About forty delegates were present. the
meeting being opened b. Andrew Farnseth.
president OF the International Seamen's
Union OF America.
There were also present as fra.ernal dele
gates j. HavelOck Wilson. NJ r.. president.
and Thomas Chambers. secretary. Of the
National Sailors and F1remens Union OF
Great Britain.
One OF the objects OF the convention Ia 70
devise ways and means Of asitating for
better law code for the seaInen IN America
and Europe Another Ooject is % arrange
for a uniform scale OF vases.
A mass meeting OF the seamen will be
arranged for next Monday night at Cooper
Union. at which IL Is expected that Presi-
dent GOmpers Of the American Federation
OF Labor will speak
At the end % Yesterdays session Presi-
dent Farnseth said that the union Is trying
TO build Up the American merchant marine
So as TO improve the personnel Of the
crews
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
RAILROADS. U'IN SUIT.
Supreme Court Decides Termi-
nal Case IN Their FarOr.

Washington, Nov. 29-'rhe Supreme Court
Of the United states TO-DAY affirmed the
decision Of the United States Circuit Court
for the District OF Minnesota. restraining
the enforcement Of the order of the Inter
state Commerce commission reducing from
& to 81 the car terminal charges on live
stock on the railroads entering Chicago.
The courts decision was banded down by
Justice Brewer. II turned upon the ques-
ton as 20 whether th@ terminal charge in
itself was reasonable De,rIing that II was
so. the opinion held that if justice was
done to shippers by the through charge
they should go to the original source cf the
unjust charge. and not TO the terminal
roads.
Quoting excerpts from the record i'm the
ca Sc 10 show the reasOnableness OF the
charge. Justice Brewer proceeded.
Under those circumstances 1t seems i'm
possible 10 avoid the conclusion that con-
sidered OF and by itself, the terminal
charge of s. a car was reasonable. IL any
shipper Is WrOnged by the aggregate
charge from the place Of shipment to the
Union Stock Yards. IL would seem neces-
sariy 70 follow that the wrong was done
in the prior charges for transportation.
and should be corrected by proper pro-
Ceedings against the companies guilty or
that wrong. II this charge reasonable in
itself. be reduced. the Union Stock Yards
Company will suffer loss while the wrong
dOers will escape
Justice Brewer added that. while Il
might be more convenient for the cOmmis-
sion 70 strike at the terminal charge. such
a course would not serve the best pur-
pose The convenience OF commission or
courts Is not the measure Of justice
The title Of the case in which the deci-
sion was rendered was that Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission aSt. A. p.
Stickney and Charles Fl. r. smith receiv-
ers OF the Chicago Great Western Railway
Company, and others. The Great Western
was simply the first mentioned OF a num-
Der of Western railroads terminating in
Chicago, all of which we're interested in
the proceedings
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
G0MPERS CASE UP
IN SUPREME COURT.
To Reuie1c Whole Case-LabOr
Mem Call on Mr. Taft.

washington. Nov. 29.-The petition for
writ OF certiorsri in the contempt pro-
ceedings ass.ost Samuel Gompers. John
Mitchell s1t Frank Morrison. officers Of
the American Federation OF Labor. In con-
nection with the Bucks Stove and Range
Company litigation. which. X granted.
wOulG have the effect OF bringing up the
whole case vas to-day formally presented
70 the Supreme Court OF the United States
by ez-Judge Alton B. Parker. OF New York
Messrs GOmpers. Mitchell and Morrison
were present In the court. but the presen-
tation ala NJ, take place until the court
had conclude. ne delivery OF several opin-
ions and had received many othersnlotions.
Mr.. Gompers wore his fez as usual. and
was the object OF considerable attention
on the part OF spectators.
PROCEEDISGS FORMAL
The proceeding was purely formal and
very brief Ex-Judge Parker contented
himself with the mere announcement OF the
application. and when. as Is customary.
Chief Justice Fuller inquired whether
briefs had been presented on both sides IL
was stated by counsel against the Feder-
alton officials that there would be no Vp-
position 20 the writ The court took the
subject under advisemeut.
Notification OF the fling Of the petition
for a writ Of certiorari in the Supreme
Court OF the United States by Samuel
Gompers and his associates was given
the District Court II Appeals late this
afternoon In the form OF a motion by
counsel for the labor leaders for a further
stay OF mandate OF the Appellate Court
The District Court OF Appeals was not
in session. but the motion will be called
~k-.a ,ss shs srrAur 49, . Cfe-
and. as intimated by the court. it Is ex-
pected a formal order will De made staying
the mandate pending the action by the
supreme Court
Recommendations looking toward the i'm
provement OF the condition OF the labOring
man which II Is desired to have the Presi-
dent incorporate in his annual message to
Congress were urged upon President Taft
to-day by a delegation Of labor leaders
headed by Samuel Gompers. president Of
the American Federation Of Labor. John
Mitchell, second vice-president. James
O'ConneIl. third vice-president. and Frank
Morrison. secretary Of the federation, ac-
companied Mr.. Gompers 10 the White
House.
President Gompers submitted 20 the
President a number Of matters on whiCn
II was hoped he would act favOrably Fore
most Of these related TO the issuance OF
injunctions by federal judges. particu-
larIy as they apply 70 personal liberty and
their use in the settlement Of disputes be-
tween employers and employees.
No REFERENCE To SHERMAN LAW.
The exemption OF labor organizations
from certain provisions Of the Sherman
antitrust &C. was discussed for some time.
The President has practically decided that
his message To Congress will make no de-
tailed recommendations regarding the Sher-
man act. His decision. which is a decided
change from his intentions Of a few weeks
ago. is largely based upon the fact that
there are pending In the Supreme court
and on their way 10 the highest tribunal a
number Of important cases involving in
terpretstiou of that act
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
FOR SALVAGE IN DOCK.
Tugboat Captains Claim Allowed by
Supreme Court.

Washington. Nov. 2s.-That salvage may
be claimed and collected on account OF
services rendered TO a seagOing vessel
when in peril while In dock was held by
the Supreme Court OF the United States
to-day in deciding in favor OF Simmons
the case OF +. W. Simmons agt- the steam
ship Jefferson. involving such a claim
The jefferson is owned by the Old Do
miniOn Steamship Company, and while
lying in the drydOck at Newport News.
Va. caught fire. simmons, as the master
or a tug. went 20 the rescue of the ship.
lie afterward brought suit In the United
States District Court for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Virginia to recover salvage for his
services. but that court decided against him
on the ground that the word salvage"
contemplated services rendered in connec-
ton with perils at sea. which II held a
FIRE In a shipyard not TO be.
Justice White handed down the Supreme
Courts opinion reversing the lower court.
lie said that the mere fact that the vessel
vas undergoing repairs did not deprive the
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
OWNERSHIP OF EMBASSIES.
z. Clarence Jones Urges Their Pur-
chase by Government.

Chicago. Nov. ~ r. Clarence Jones.
rresid snt Of the American Embassy Ahso-
clation in an address before the Chicago
= association Of Commerce -o-night urged
.-Ipror- OF the association efforts 10 bring
about government ownership OF embassies
abroad. In discussing the inability u able
men 10 accept foreign posts from this gov
ernment Iecause OF limited means, Presi-
dent Jones said,
II the United States selects its future
ambassadors solely with respect ID their
ability and entirely without respect 10 their
means. il viii have the most able corps q
6fDIJn,ats Of any nation in the world. This
hirb standard set by the United States will
oou1pel all othar nations % send their very
hist brains 10 cope with them, and in my
opinion. the constant Interchange fetWeen
HE greatest diplomatic minds Of :he world
vul come nearer than anything else ~
keeping al nations Al entire peace with
one another Differences are surely less
lD.elv 10 become acute IN the hands 4 the
greatest men than II left 10 the weaker
Cnes'
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
GETS SEALED ORDERS.
Importance attached To Mes
sage TO 1dmiral Phelps.

san Francisco. Nov. SIT was learned
tonight that Rear Admiral Phelps COM
msncant OF the Mare Island Navy Yard.
received from Washington telegram to-
day. which is in the nature of sealed or
ders. since il is not 20 lie opened until De
cernher /. ID is believed 10 relate TO the
Nicaragua sl-l~t!on.
The arrival OF the .ne1z. se ard shcrt
one preceding il that set the time for It's
perusal il given peculiar Importance
through the fact that the gunboat Prince
ton, which sailed from the BremertOn Navy
Yard yesterday with Corinto as its ultimate
destination. viii arrive az Mare Island early
on December / 10 load stores and ammuni-
ton
The unopened message. IL is stated. is
the longest received at the Mare Isla I'D
Navy Yard since the Spanish-American
War. Navy yard officials believe II 10 De
orders relative 20 preparations for naval
activity. presumably bearing on the Mica
raguan situation.
According 10 orders received by the
Princeton. the gunboat is 10 proceed 10
CorintO with all possible speed and join
the Nicksburg. now At that port
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
LAND QUESTION IN JAPAN.
Editor Says Next Treaty VIII Provide
for Alien Ownership.

san Francisco. Nov a revision OF
the imperial laws OF Japan which will ex-
tend 10 aliens the privilege OF owning
property in fee simple for agricultural and
other purposes. will be the consideration
of the next treaty that is consummated in
Japan with another nation, according TO
NJ. Zumoto. proprietor OF The Japanese
Times OF Toxic The editor is a member
OF the japanese commercial party which Il
spending the last days Of its stay in the
United States in this city.
Ever since the days OF isolation" de
clared ZumOto. we have been taught
10 believe that the foreign or Occidental
world sought TO obtain supremacy by gain
irg possession Of the public lands. I be-
lieve that by permitting foreigners 10 own
land in our country the nation would de-
rive many advantages, and have been un-
able 10 appreciate under what conditions
such an arrangement would prove deroga-
tory TO Us"
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
Mr.. SHERMAN SPEAKS IN OHIO.
Platform Promises VIII Surely Be Full
filed. He Says.

Akron Ohio. Nov 2s.-Vice- President
James : Sherman was the principal
speaker al the twenty-third dinner Of the
Old 18th District Republican club here
tonight After reviewing the history Of
the Republican party and paying special
tribute to Ihe late President Garfield, he
said.
In a few days We shall again assemble
at Washington 10 take up new problems.
During this administration we intend still
further 70 perfect our monetary laws. We
intend 10 start the rehablitating OF the
merchant marine. We purpose further to
improve our methods OF federal regulation.
We shall take up seriously and effectively
the conservation Of our natural resources
and the matter or inland waterways. We
win surely fulfil as rapidly as Is con-
sistent and practicable promises OF our last
platform
He was preceded by James r. Garfield.
who discussed the achievements OF the
Roosevelt administration. Senator Charles
Dick was POSTMASTER.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
COLLECTOR NEUTRAL.
'e~ Orleans Official Won't
Scl-c Munitions Of Var.

t- Telegraph to The Tribuns.
r-' Orleans. Nok. es-Henry Mccall.
"l fae Port. said to-day that he
u, no. se-zr munitions % War shipped
q, Ne0 Dreams for either the Estrada
80. '5a forces The only objection thar
4, Pc raised be- said. would ne should
.'it ne MADE 10 seEo BODY of men
N, -s.t De- suspected 81 nilbasiefins'
=. al declared that he stood on the
''stl siar4tes
D.. - ,sel.eral Altschui. representing the
N.r-- foternluens. iakes issue WIZ M
h,,, anc has appealed 20 the stale De-
- Tor authority 20 seize the steamer
H. nov on ner way here from Blue
a. take another cargo u arms ana
u,..--lpn .or the neyOlgtsOnists. fne
~ m equipped siih machine guns.
-'''sl " i.e az .nc forward decks sac
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
WOULD AMEND CRIMINAL CODE.
Judge Favors Having County Courts
Try Murder Cases.

Albany. Nov. 2s-For the purpose or re-
leving the congestion m the Supreme
court and charging the scope of the eoun-
q, courts In counties in which iarse clues
are situated County Judge Addington' OF
Albany. to-day suggested 10 Governor
Hughes the advisabiliiy Of recommending
"a he LEGISLATURE amendments % ths Code
of criminal Procedure
Tusxe Addington favors giving county
.~c,r.s jurisdiction TO Try indictments for
,,,,rs.r IA Tie FIRST degree. Al present
,he county court Of Kings H. the only one
uttb such jurisdiction. With Nie" o.
rendering some q the q % business from
tbe supreme court. 10 the county court
Jydse Addington suggested that 10 COSTS
-. allowed in supreme court actions where
,l.e ,udgment is under 500
The Governor promised 20 take the sus-
essti.ns under consideration
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
GREAT BRITISH WARSHIPS.
Advances Shown in Plans for the Orion
and the Lion.

London. Nov. 2s.-The keel plates OF two
great warships-the Orion. the improved
DreadnOught battleship. and the Lion. the
cIuiser-battleship-were laid to-day. the
formers at Portsmouth and the latter's at
DevOnport. The bulk OF the material for
both vessels is ready and all arrange
n.ents have been made for their compile
tion within two years.
The construction Of the Lion will mark
q notable stage in the evolution OF the
cruising battleship. She will have 70,0Jo
horsepower while her immediate prede-
cessOr had 5000. She will displace q COO
tons. and her length will be 700 feet. max
ing her the longest man-of-War ever laid
Gown What Is technically known as her
run OF deck indicates an intention to equip
the cruiser -battleship with ten 12-inch
suns. thus placing her. as regards arms-
ment. en- an equality with the latest bat
tleships. She will have probably a nomi-
nal speed of twenty-seven knots.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
FOURTEEN MEN MISSING.

North Sydney y. s. Nov. e9-Fou teen
persons are supposed 20 have perished in
the wreck of the schooner Little Jap. which
sailed from Deer Island y. F.. on NOveni-
bCr . for a trip along the Newfoundland
COZ 81. Since that date nothing has been
beard OF the vessel until today. when the
Cliff. y. r.
The schooner is supposed 10 have 0ssn
lest in the gale OF November 10. The gov
cTnment sent two steamers al the time To
search for the missing craft but found no
tract OF tie vessel. rhe missing men AL
lived in Newfoundland
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
RESUME LEGISLATIVE INQUIRY.

Albany. Nov. 29.-Work was resumed here
to-day by the special subcommittee OF the
Finance Committee OF the Senate and the
WAYS and Means Committee OF the As
sembly appointed by the last Legislature
20 investigate the financial needs OF state
institutions. The committee is also includ-
ing in its investigation the private and
semi-pubic institutions receiving appropri-
ations from the state. with view to re-
porting as 10 the advisability OF a central
board or control OF ali state Institutions.
10 supersede the state Board OF Chari-
ties. state Prison Commission. State Com
mission in Lunaey and State Fiscal Super
visor.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
FIRE AT WIRELESS STATION.

James Ferrick, operator IA charge OF the
station OF the United Wireless Telegraph
Company on the meadows back OF Brighton
Beach heard two wires fan 10 the roof Of
the station about 10 o'clock last night. and
when he rushed out TO learn what had
caused the trouble ne found that one of the
foot poles which support the wires al
the station vas burning at a point about
one hundred and hfty feet from the ground.
TIe called fremen from Coney Island. but
they could do nothing except watch the fire
burn itself out Later he top Of the pole
fell 10 the ground. carrying with II all the
wires and putting the station out al cum-
mission. Ferrick said that the loss vas
about 10000 lie could give no suggestion
as C. the cause Of the lire.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
AFRICAN BOUNDARY SETTLED.
British, German and Belgian Govern
ments Agree.

Berlin. Nov. 29-An agreement has been
signed definitely settling the questions af-
fecting the frontiers of British Uganda,
German East Africa and the Congo Inde-
pendent state. which nave been under dis
cussion tor years. The agreement, il IS
understood. is satisfactory 10 all concerned-
The details are not yet available. as the
present moment Is considered unsuitable
for their publication in consequence Of the
negotiations which are now going on be-
tween the British. German, Belgian and
Congo governments.
II is affirmed officially that there is no
foundation for the statement published IN
the "Deutsche Oest-AfrikaEische Zeitung'
that the agreement pla ces the British gov
ernment in a position 10 UuIld the connect
ing link Of the Cape-tO-CairO Railroad on
its own territory. II is pointed out with
reference to this that Germany opposed
the former arrangement between Great
Britain and the Congo, whereby the latter
ceded to Great Britain a strip Of territory
for the completion Of the line.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-30
ACCIDENT TO YACHT WHIZ.
Owner and Engineer Overcome By Gas
in Disabled Vessel.

81. Augustine. Fla. Nov. 2s.-OVercone oy
gas from a broken exhaust tube. A. VI
Terwillizer. the owner. and Marsh. the
engineer OF the New Haven yacht WIKI.
which picked up OF the Florida coast
in a disabled condition this afternoon. had
a narrow escape from death.
The yacht was tO1ed into this port oy
the fruit steamer Matanzas. The engines
Ot the Whiz were disabled. and when picked
up she vas drifting helplessly. Ar. Ter
willzer and Marsh were found IN the
engine room. II was some time before they
were revived. but they now are cut Of dan
ger