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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

Half century ago The battles Of The
first year Of the Civil Mar were being
fought, and the majority of the en-
gagements we're in this part of the
country. Don't fail to read the series
of articles now running IN The Wash.
iRgton Sunday Star BATTLES and
Leaders Of the Civil War, by such
distinguished men as General Long
street, Colonel w. 7. Robins, O. s. A.,
and George W Cable, the novelist.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

Misses Posey, were hostesses at .
small house party from Saturday until
Wednesday. Among their guests we're:
Misses Marie Chapman, Of Washington,
Berenice sharretts, Of New York. Mar
garet Posey, OF this County. Messrs.
Hampton Bsumgartner, Charles Con-
molly and Wilbur Brooks, of Baltimore,
Thomas Chapman, OF Washington, and
Eugene Mudd, of Prince Georges
County.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
Announcement.


pisgah, Md.
Edito. 5 Of the INDEPENDENT;
The frienGs of Mr.. G + Medley,
give notice that they desire him to
enter the Republican primaries as a
candidate for the House of Delegates,
in the interest Of the temperance in
terest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

The County Commissioners have
signed the levy for the present year
and azed the tx rate At 90 cents The
rate Is lower than that Of last year but
taking into consideration the increas-
ed assessment taxes for the present.
year are much heavier. There has
been a wholesale Increase Of expcndl-
lures which we will show IN dgures
later.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
FOR RENT.

Ninty acre farm, part woodland, and
containing good seven room dwelling,
also store and excellent out buildings.
Orchard just beginning to bear. Or
will rent store alone.
Apply to
Ripley, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

The Misses Mitchell entertained a
number of friends on a house party
over the fourth. The guests came
down from Baltimore in two large
automobiles on Sunday and returned on
Wednesday. Those in the party we're:
DR.. and Mrs. Cassard, Miss Eleanor
Jenifer, Messrs. Water, R. and Hugh
Mitchell, and Hamilton Cassard-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
For SALE.

A large lot of valuable timber near
Newport for sale. VIII sell the land
with the timber or the timber by itself.
Address
W. E Simpson,
Newport, or
Adrian & f. Some Posey, Attorneys,
Isl la Plata, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

What crops are turning out fairly
well
Miss Emma Queen. is visiting the
Misses IIlmilton. Hawthorne.
The f,urth was generally celebrated
and enjoyed throughout the County.
Miss D lrothy Lakewood is guest Of
Miss MARY Allison Wilmer, Argyle
Mss Anne Wilmer, Of Annapolis, is
visiting her cousins, Misses Wilmer,
Faulkner.
The Fourth was a big day at Marshall
Hall if we count big days by the number
of visitors.
MIR. and Mrs r. +. Mudd, are spend
ing sometime with the formers father,
Mr.. F. DeSales Mudd.
Mr.. P. X. Wills wears the medal for
the best wheat crop so far reported.
His yield was % bushels per acre.
The La Plata Fishing club enjoyed
catching a fish piece and Sun roast
on their sporting trip last week.
Misses HALEY Gatewood, of Washing
ton, and Mary Stonestreet of Barnes
vile, are visiting Miss Julia Muschette.
Misses Katie and Lola Wade, Of Bal
timore, spent the Fourth with the
family Of Mr.. John S. Button. this
town.
Mr.. John d Quinn has opened his
new hotel at Indian Head and joyous
welcome greets every friend who calls
TO see him.
We regret very much the serious
illness of Mr.. Ferdinand Hayden at Bel
Alton and his many friends wish him a
speedy recovery.
The farmers around Chapel Point
feel the loss of the wharf at that place
for shipping purposes very much and
are complaining.
Misses Winifred and Mary Hutchias.
nave Ibtutuc0 ~ thctt hohtC NGlthil
after pleasant visit to the MISSES
oochrane, TINS = w.
Miss Louise Matthews had as ner
guests on the 4th, Mi S Henrietta
Cobb, of Baltimore, Misses Elizabeth
and Mona Hill, Upper Marlboro.
For line crops see those OF Messrs. X.
b. and Towniy 1oidsmith, West"ood'
Notwithstanuing the uhseasonaoie year
Their crops cannot De txceiied.
Mr.. John 7, Wills, Of Ba timore,
was visitor to the county on the
80 ~ - . ua.s,,. -
."o . my - - -
rather Myer oios auieu 70 Oooo
Neck On sunday TO take up ms ne"
charge az Lanrei' may Joy 20 win MN
but many SAD hearts op'ne ms ieaY'hg-
Messrs. j. Writ and Harry Whyte
Wilmer, r Edelen Hamilton, Z. Ralph
Sasscer, sydney, Gfifhn ana inomas
Mudd, spent the fourth at their
respective homes.
1t is due the Indian Head people that
our County fathers pay some attention
to the County roads of that section.
There is no portion OF the County SO
progressive at this time and progress
should always be encouraged.
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49,. - ~. 80, tsa. s,otianaa =.
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
For Sheriff.

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
Sheriff of Charles County subject to
the action of the Republican voters of
Charles County.
JOHNE. GRAY,
Bryantown, Md
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
ORDER NIsl.
Circuit Court for Charles County,

In the Circuit Court for Charles County,
MARYLAND.
No. 1865 Equity.
William w. Kennedy, Guardian, Use
OF e. Milton Wells, use of Adrian
Posey.
William Il. Cauter and Frsnsis P.
Canter.
ORDERED by the Circuit Court for
Charles County, Maryland, this 5th.,
day Of July, in the year 1911, that the
Auditors Report made and filed in the
above entitled case be ratified and
confirmed unless cause TO the contrary
be shown on or before the 3ist day OF
July, in the said year 1911; provided a
copy of this order be inserted In some
newspaper published in Charles County
Maryland. once week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to the said 5lst DAY
Of July, 1911.
Harry C. Chappelear,
Clerk Of the CT. CT. for Chas. Co. Md.
True Copy-Test;
IL. G. Chappeiear,
Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
LOCAL AND personal
Religious Notices.

There will be preaching at the follow
ing places on Sunday. July 9th;
Pisgah IL a. m.
Chicamuxen $50 p. m.
CHARLES NJ. SARvER, P. G.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
FOR SALE.

A good work horse for sale.
Apply to
J R. WILLETT,
Bolton. Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07

Port Tobacco Parish. 4th sunday
after Trinity. Christ Church, La Plata.
Sunday School, 10 a. m. Holy ON
munion and Sermon, II.
St. raels Chapel, Piney, Evening
Prayer, 4 .. m
st. Philips Chapel, tecloredl Evening
Service. s p. m.
REv. HORACE W. sTowELL Rector.
The Pentecostal Church at Dubois
will besi,. S.ries of meetings Sunday,
July 10th. Preaching at 1890 a. m, at
p. 10. anil p. m, contlnueing each
evening during the week at 7.S0 p. IN
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to all these services.
There will be preaching on the Camp
Ground La Plata, Sunday, July 9Th at
10 30 a. m. in the Pentscostal Church
at DUBOIS at 3 p. m.
REV. d. W. SWEENEY, Pastor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
FOR RENT.

Store house at Pomfret, on easy terms
and possession given Immediately, for
further information apply to
T. H. Boswell,
7-7-1mo. Pomfret, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
Fer SALE

Good runabout slightly used Will
sell at bargain. Apply at once to
w. r. CLARK,
La Plata. Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
ORDER NIsI.

ORDERED by the Circuit Court for
Char es County, Mary land, this est day
Of June, in the year 1911, that the sale
made and reported by Adr an Posey
and Ferdinand G. Cooksey. trustees ia
the above entitled Gaze, be ratified ard
confirmed unless cause to the contrary
BIZ shown on OF before the 9TH day Of
Iulv, in the year 1911; Provided copy
OF this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Charles County,
once week for three successive weeks
prior to the 9th day of July, in the
wear 1911.
The report states the amount OF sales
to be- 81, 100. 90.
HARRY c. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk of the ct. Ct. for Chas. Co.
True copy, Test;
II. C. CHAPPELEAR, Clerk
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-07-07
HAY FOR SALE.
HAY FOR SALE,
Apply
INDEPENDENT oFEIoE.
FOR SALE.

25 thousand Prize Winning late fat
dutch cabbage plants 81 80 per thousand.
T. II. Boswell,
Tit Pomfret, Md.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-09

The Haynes 1912 differ radically the 1911 Hay
but all models bigger every way and powerful The
meested seerunng Haynes has been built with greater
and BORE giving power greater eb and decreased vibration The
wheel base has been heightened Larger brakes giving square inch
surface every Is lbs of And with these improvements there
refnements STYLE such the rich black body and running gear
black and nickel trimmings throughout The Haynes now
ready for delivery You the models
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-09

Specifications Haynes
Model FL

Frame. Pressed steel channel, 4x11a inch, Offset 3
inches in front.
Wheel Base. 12O inches.
Motor AZ inch bore 5A inch stroke; T-head Hay
type cylinders cast in pairs, Offset u inch.
Flexible four-point suspension.
ignition. Eisman dual magnetic, with dry cells for
starting.
Csrburetor. stromberg 19s inch Model B.
fabrication. Splash and force feed oil reservoir in
lower half of crank and filled through bleed.
er pipe in center of crank-case.
Stationary quadrant at top of steering post;
short lever for spark long for throttle; also foot
acceIerator
Steering Column. Worm-and-gear type, Thinker roller
bearings on shaft. corrogated hard black rubber
rim, aluminium spider, 1Sin. wheel
Clutch. Haynes contracting steel band bronze
drum Supported by crank shaft Easily adjust
ed and fabricated.
Transmission. Seectve type, three speeds forward,
one reverse. Thinker roller bearings Operated
through H-slotted bracket with levers inside of
body. Supported from two rear arms on engine
brace.
Propelershaft Forged Two universal joints,
metal encased, and packed with hard oil.
Rear Axle. Thinker full floating type, pressed steel
housing supporting full weight of car. Shaft,
nickel steel.
Front Axle. Single piece 1-beam 2inch drop forged.
Spring seat forged integral Spindles 516inch
diameter. Thinker roller bearings
Wheels. Arulery type Woou' IWelEe spohes front
and rear Boss spokes alternating in rear
wheels. Dorian remountable rims.
Tires. Goodyear straight side or Q. D. clincher 36M
inch front and rear
Springs Front semi-elliptic; 40 inches long, in
ches wide, leaves; rear, 41A inches long, 2
inches wide, leaves. Fitted with grease cup,
both front and fear.
Breaks Internal and external wheels Drum
14x2h face Disappearing foot pedal operates
external service brakes, and lever righthand
side of front seat operates internal emergency
brake.
Body. Three-py laminated poplar, foredoor. Black
hand buffed leather upholstering, spring backs to
both seats filled with super-eXtra curled hair.
Colors. Body black body. All metalaoin
Coors. Body black IS coats of paint all hand rub
bed. Wheels black same as body. All metal
equipment gun metal, black enamel and nickel
Euuioment See Model 81, rght-hand column.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-09
The OLDEST Car from
the NEWEST factory

.Ihe occupancy of our magnificent factory, re-
placing the old plant which was destroyed by fire
last February, gives us completely modern equip
ment, much larger floor space and very generally
bettered facilities the manufacture of the superb
Haynes. 1t also enables us to meet the demands of
our dealers and patrons for a wider line. We take
PRIDE therefore, in announcing to the and pub
lie the following Haynes 1912 models
Haynes 40 Touring Car, Model Fl, FivePassenger,
$21oo. Regular Equipment: Eisman dual magnetic
Stromberg Model Carburetor silk mohair top wind
shield, PrestoIte tank, five lamps, Warner 6O-mile
dial Speedometer, extra Dorian Remountable RIM
Tanner automatic gasoline gauge Full specifications
given in lefthand column.
Haynes 40 cIose-coupIe Model 21 FourPasseneer,
$21oo. Regular Equipment, same as Model 81 Tour
ing.
Haynes 40 Limousine Model 81, $275o Combina-
ton electric and oil lighted, fully equipped. 80
Haynes 40 Colonial Coupe Model Fl. $245o Com
bnation electric and oil lighted. Fully equipped.
Haynes $780, Passenger Touring Car, Model Y,
$4,000. Not better than Model 81, but big
ger, roomier and higher-powered Built for buyers
who could pay two or three thousand more for such
car, but who won't do it as long as Model Y is in
the market Wheel base 1914 inches. Motor, s.
inch bore, 51sinch stroke flexible APPOINT suspen-
sion Write for catalogue for other detail specica
tons Regular equipment, same Model 81 Tour
ing.
Haynes Model Limousine, $3.50 II. P, $780,
Combination electric and oil lighted Fully equip
ped
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-12-09

All models designed as to accommodate
dynamD electric lighting equipment, which we will
install for purchasers at nominal cost.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
HAMMOND TO Be
TRIED IN OCTOBER
Will Appear on Date Arranged Be-
tween Attorney and Prosecutor,
Court Is Advised.

Attorney Stewart Hanley appeared
in Judge Phelan's court. Wednesday
morning with the statement that
Chaunoey w. Hammond. charged with
william Frazer. with stealing an auto
mobile. will make his appearance for
trial In October in accordance with an
agreement made between Assistant
Prosecutor Aldrich and Charles T.
wilkins, Hammond's attorney.
The court said any arrangement
made with the prosecutor would be
Frazer was In court
Hammond is now in Alberta.
Mrs. Pleasant Platz, No. 10 Granite
ave-, who is on Hammond's and FraL-
ers bond for $4,000. will be asked 10
agree TO a continuance OF bail until
the defendants are brought to trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
SMOTHER DOC,
RANSACK HOUSE
Thieves Pull OF Bold Daylight Job
In Home of John Feldman,
ST. Antoine-St.

John Feldman. No. $50 St. Antoine
ST. has lost faith In his trusty watch
dog. He left Towser In charge OF the
house while he went out for few
minutes between and $50 Wednes-
day morning. When he returned he
found the house all topsy-turvy, with
Towser smothering under a couple OF
heavy quilts In the corner of room.
Further investigation showed that
burglars had completely ransacked the
premises. taking a silk purse, contain
ing a number of valuable coins and
leather bill book.
Towser made a furious noise when
the visitors arrived. according to
neighbors, and they Immediately
squelched him by wrapping him up In
quilts which they took from the bed
rooms. When he was securely muz-
zled. they threw him into a corner
and, unable to see. he was obliged TO
lie there. He was almost dead when
Feldman returned home.
Detective John Reid responded to
call from the Feldman home. He
made search of the neighborhood.
but failed TO find any trace OF the
burglars. He regards the case as one
OF the neryiest OF the kind attempted
In Detroit In many a day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
.COX'S BITTER FOE
NAMED FOR MAYOR
Henry 7. Hunt Is Nominated on
Democratic Ticket in Cincinnati
Other Selections.

CLEVELAND. O.. Sept. s.--New.
ton d, Baker. on the Democratic tick
ct. and Frank G. Hogan on the Re-
publican ticket, are the nominees for
mayor OF Cleveland as the result or
yesterdays primaries. Both won
easily.
Baker. at present city solicitor. is
said to be the man to whom Tom l..
Johnson "willed" his political poll
cies. He was the only man on the
Johnson ticket elected when Johnson
was defeated for mayor two years
ago.
Hogan is the present director OF
public safety.
At Cincinnati. Henry T. Hunt. who
recently gained fame by his ATTEMPTS
to have George b. Cox brought to
trial for bribery, was nominated on
the Democratic ticket. while Louis
Schwart headed the Republican state.
At Columbus, George j. Karb. Dem
ocrat, and George s. Marshall, Repub-
lican. will be the opposing candidates
for mayor.
At Toledo, Charles 8. Ashley. Dem
ocrat, and George 8. Marshall, Repue-
w. r. Refs, Socialist. win have q
three-cornered tight for mayor this
fall.
At Akron, j. II. Cronan was nom
mated by the Democrats over Mayor
w. t. Sawyer. who has stood for an
open" town, while Frank w. Rock
well was nominated by the Repub-
licans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
FAMOUS WRITER
IS FOUND DEAD
Katherine Cecil Thurston's LifelesI
Body Is Discovered in Hotel
In Cork.

CORK, Sept 6.--Katherine Cecil
Thurston. famous author OF The
Masquerader," TIE Gambler" and
other books, was found dead today n
hotel here.
Mrs. Thurston had been living quiet
ly since her divorce from her autho1
hubsand, Ernest Temple Thurston|
whom she married in 1901. In 1901
Thurston left his wife, declaring thai
for ths purpose Of his literary work Il
was necessary for him to go to thu
very bottom or society. He took al
his residence In the Soho quartet
with another woman.
When she secured her divorce Mra
Thurston told the court that she had
offered to forgive her husband IL nj
would return to her. He refused, Il
was stated, on the ground that he wa
not worthy. He also complained thai
his wife was making more moneI
than he.
Mrs. Thurston was native a
Cork Among her famous books bd
sides those mentioned are THE Cid
Gle" and John Chilcote, NJ. P"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06

Judge Angel, Wednesday morning,
heard arguments on the petition OF
Patrick Culligan, Of Alpena, for a
rehearing OF the proceedings brought
by the government TO have him re-
moved 10 Oregon for trial In connec-
ton with alleged land frauds. II was
commended by Mr.. Culligan's attorneys,
Watts 8. Humphrey and Benton
Hanchett, both Of Saginaw, that Judge
Swans order OF removal was not just
fled by the testimony In the case.
The legality Of the order was also
attacked on technical grounds. There
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
FAMINE FOLLOWS FLOODS.
Eight Hundred Thousand Chinese Are
IN Dire Want.

SHANGHAI China, Sept. 6.-The
most desperate measures are being
adopted today to relieve the 100000
famine sufferers in the Yang Use XII
ang valley, where 100000 are said to
have lost their lives In the recent
foods. All crops In the district have
been swept away.
Famine prices prevail and the peo-
pie have nothing with which TO buy.
The local board OF trade has Dor
rowed 100000 TO be used In reliev-
ing distress. Missionaries at many
points are sending out supplies OF
rice. Desperate from hunger, the refu-
gees who are swarming over lands
that have not been devastated. are
pillaging on all sides and troops have
been called out to preserve order.
Only by foreign aid, II is said. can
q great famine be checked.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
MICHIGAN MAN ROUTED
McK1NLEY'S DETRACT0RS
Continued from page oneJ


the holder ones even went so far as
to demand that IL be lowered. When
one OF the workmen proposed that a
collection be taken up for the benefit
OF the presidents assailant, Czolgosz,
his fellows promptly dug down In
their pockets and raised some $40 to
be applied toward his defense.
That was enough for Uncle
George" He stepped quietly into the
house, picker up a shotgun he always
kept within easy reach and approach
ed the bridge.
"Tll give you fellows just about i've
minutes to pack your traps and gift
out o. my place." he said.
The workmen laughed at him, but
Uncle George" raised his gun men,
acingly and they began to shuttle on
In the direction OF the boarding house.
The foreman, who had taken no part
In the un-American demonstration.
came to Mr. Persons to plead for the
men. He promised to make them
apologize.
Some OF the men are all right, and
they can stay" said Mr.. Persons. but
as for those six, they could apologize
till doomsday. They've got to go and
they'll have to be quick about IT,"
With his shot gun in one hand and
his watch In the other. Uncle
George" stood by. waiting. The Ave
minutes had almost lapsed when the
workmen came trooping out OF the
house. They approached Mr.. Persons
penitently. as though TO plead forgive
ness, but Persons raised the gun to
his shoulder and, pointing II squarely
at the head OF the foremost. said
Now. you fellows git, and don't
you ever come back"
Without once looking behind, the
offending laborers dashed for the
bridge and were still running when
they disappeared from view over the
crest Of neighboring hill. They new
or returned to Torch Lake and were
never heard Of again In that section.
Among the witnesses to the incl
dent were a party of business men
from Traverse City, Mich, who were
passing In q launch. They were de-
termined that such loyalty should not
go unrecognized, and on their return
home they started q subscription for
the purchase Of the silken flag, which
Uncle George" now numbers among
his dearest possessions.
The incident also came TO the atten-
ton OF members Of the George III.
Thomas post, Chicago. who were So
journing In this region. and the post
later voted him q medal II was pre-
sented to him the following Septem-
Der. and II bore this inscription:
Presented by George n. Thomas
Post, No. 8, Department Of Illinois,
to Comrade George w. Persons, .
for loyalty to his flag and fidelity
to his president
Mr.. Persons is now 81 years old, and
enjoys fairly good health. In spite Of
his physical handicap, he has man
aged TO accumulate enough OF this
worlds goods" to keep him in COM
fort the remainder OF his days. His
chief diversion IL fishing, and that is
the principal attraction Torch Lake
holds for him, He Ia now building
himself a home OF cement blocks back
on the main road and plans to spend
his winters as well as his summers
at the lake.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-06
ATTACKED WITH BRICKS.
Gang Assaults Frank Marone When
He Comes To Brothers Rescue.

Frank Marone, % years old, was
greeted with a shower Of bricks when
he sought TO take the part OF his
younger brother. Ernie. who was hav-
ing trouble with gang of boys near
the Marone home, No. 1856 Berlin-st,
Tuesday evening. Frank was In
jured about the abdomen and head.
DR.. John J. Roach, No. 2107 Jefferson
ave-, who attended him, thinks the
injuries may prove serious.
The gang Is said to be making q
practice OF congregating around Der.
Inst. and McDougall-ave.. and max
ing insulting remarks TO persons liv
ing in the neighborhood. The mem
bers OF II called Ernie Marone out OF
his home. Tuesday night, and pro-
ceeded TO abuse him with their
tongues. Frank overheard the Ian
guage and fastened out TO protect
Ernie, with the result that he was
made the object OF a vicious attack.
each boy being armed with a brick.