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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-06-16
Destructive Storm.

The electric and wind storm which
Iassed over this section on Saturday
night last was the most destructive Of
any for long period. The wind
especially wss severe, trees that had
stood the Weather for years, such as
giant oaks, being stripped Of their
boughs and in many instances uprooted.
A number of buildings we're also blown
down or otherwise damaged. The pub
lie loads were strewn in many places
with fallen limbs from trees along the
r always. and in many Instances render
ed impossible. Besides this damage.
the wheat crops suffered greatly, large
portion of the straw being blown down.
Lightning struck the chimney of
house near this town belonging to Mr..
Conrad Posey, separated it from the
building and set on fire some paper in
one Of the rooms. A colored family
were living in the dwelling at the time,
but no one was injured and the flames
extinguished.
A large barn on the farm of Mr. B.
W. Sp lding, near Pomfret, c,ntaining
crop OF tobacco, was completely demo-
lished by the wind, some pIanks there
from being carried more than hundred
yards away.
Another large barn belonging to Mrs.
E len Z. Willett, near White Plains, Was
also blown down.
The barn on the farm Of Mr.. @. r.
Burroughs which contained good deal
OF tobacco was also caught by the wind
ind blown down.
Hon. Robert Grain suffered the loss Of
four horses all Of which we're struck by
lightning and killed.
A barn on West Hatton farm was also
demolished by the storm.
Quite number of barns and tenant
houses were blown down throughout
county.
On Monday evening severe hail
storm visited the western section of the
county causing much damage to pro-
perty. Windows were blows out and
the crops cut up. Many persons also
suffered in being out in it.
Thomas Simmons was cut SO badly that
be was unable to go TO work on Tues
day.
Eight barus were blown down near
Newport.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-06-16

In one sided game the-McDonough
base ball team defeated the Pomonkey
team on the Institute grounds on Satur-
day last by the score of Q to 2.
The local boys played all around the
visitors and were never in danger. The
visitors made their only two runs in the
9th inning. The visitors played poor
game in the field and but for errors and
slow work the score would have been
closer.
The feature of the game was the
beautiful double play made by Percy
Clark, first baseman for the Institute
boys. A hald liner was slammed out
by the visitors which was ju over his
head. He jumped for the ball, caught
it and then touched the runner on first
base who had started for second.
Hamilton was in the box for the
locals and kept them guessing all the
time. white caught well for the home
team.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-06-16

Potomac Flour the kind that
makes good bread $500 per Dbl. La
Plata Milling Co.
Don't forget that the Matthews
Howard Implement Co., are selliag the
best grade of Standard Irvine at 6te per
pound at La Plata and Hughesviile.
The large show Of buggies and
vehicles at moderate prices can be seen
at the Matthews Howard Implement
Company's stores. Go and see the big
stock where you have large number to
select from.
Bidders, Mowers, Hay Rskss, Riding
Cultivators, Peg Harrows, Disc Har-
rows, Corn Planters, and large supply
of various other implements on hand at
the Matthews-Heward Implement Gem
pany's stores. Cali on them when you
want quick shipments.
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Mr.. deorgs L. Garner.


Mr.. George L. Garner, prominent
farmer and citizen residing near this
town died on Saturday eyening after a
lingering illness from tuberculosis
While he has been long sufferer his
death was not expected so soon. He
was in La Plata on Friday and saw
many of his friends
He leaves four sons and five daugh-
tiers surviving him who are Messrs.
Heber, Selmon, Xavier and Lyon
Garner. Mesdames. Joseph Winkler
and Harry Bowie. Misses Lessie, Ilene
and Guinette Garner.
His funeral took place on Tuesday.
Services were conducted at Christ
Church and at Mt. Rest Cemetery
where interment was made by Rev.
Horace w. Stowell. His pail bearers
were Messrs. John and Charles
Garner, j. NJ. Cochrane, Fred Maddox,
George and Hammie Lyon.
Mr.. ". r. Clark had charge Of the
funeral.
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Prizes Winners.


Miss Eleanor Brown, was awarded the
silver prize for mathematics in the
grammer class at the Nit. st. Agnes
College on Tuesday.
Mis- Ann Brown, her only sister,
won The prizs IN the Advanced ,urse
Of strumental music.
Honorable mention for satisfactory
work throughout the ear was eisea to
Miss = eanor Evans, who fort | d the
privilege a competing for class ,nors
owing to unavoidable absence during
the year.
These young ladies are cousins Of
Mrs. j. Carlisle Wilmer, the two for
mer making their home with her.
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Falls Into Well.

John R. Speake, aged seven years, son
Of Mrs. J. A. Speake, of Doncaster while
attempting to draw water from the well
at his home yesterday, caught his cloth
ing in the well chain and was pulled
into the well, falling distance Of about
30 feet, crushing his skull against the
wall at the bottom. he was found by
his mother and the body was recovered
by neighbors.
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Visit Old Home.


Mrs. James E. Peindsxter, wife Of
Rev. James f Pnindtxter, for many
years pastor Of Christ Church, Port
Tobacco Pari'h here, accompanied by
her daughter Mrs. William W. Tay-
Tor, Of North Carolina and her children
are here on visit While here, they
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Owen.
Mrs. Taylor spent practically all u Ler
childhood here.
During their residence both Mrs.
Poindexter and her daughter made
many friends who extend them most
hearty welcome back here. The former
now resides with her b. sband aad son,
Gordon, in Richmond, Va.
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This is to give notice that 4 lie sub
scriLer has obtained from the Orphan 5
q, urt of Charles County, Maryland,
LIE tiers OF Administ alton on the per-
sonsl estate Of
MAREARET R. HARVEY,
late Of laid county, decor sed. All per-
sons having ella ms against said deceas-
ed are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated TO subscribers on or be-
fore the 9Th day of December 1911.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit OF said d.
ceasedis estate.
Given under my hand this 9Th day
Of June, 1911.
Mary i. Perry, Administrator
Margaret B. Harvey, deceased
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Automobile Party.

A pleasant automobile party was
enjoyed to this County on Saturday last
by number Of young people from
Baltimore. The party left Baltimore at
1870 on Saturday arrived here at I
o'clock.
Those IL the party who were guests Of
the family Of Mr.. Adrian Posey were;
Misses Rebecca Parran, Florence Cook
and Insz Posey. Messrs. Fillmore
Cook, j. Paul Brown, Jr., j. R. Baer,
aud J. Wilbur Brooks.
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Death.

Death claimed another one of our
good farmers and citizens on Tuesday
morning in the demise of Mr.. Philip L.
Copsey, brother Of Mr.. W. A. Copsey.
The deceased had been i'll for only. a
few days with pneumonia when the
end came. He was unmarried. His
funeral took place on Wednesday
Interment being made in the cemetery
at St. Thomas Catholic Church. His
pail bearers were: Messrs. Richard
and Melwcod Hardesty. Sydney Scott,
Gusty We,ch, Maynard Gibbons and
Charles Knott.
Mr.. W. R. Clark had charge Of the
funeral.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-06-16

Clifford K. Bergman of Washington
stands in the forem, st rank Of American
cartoonists, and no issue Of either the
Daily or Sunday Star ever appears with
out one Of his clever cartoons, usually
Of rational significance, on the trst
page.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-06-16

Misses Mollie simms and Jennie
jenkins, have recently returned from
= most delightft9 trip OF several weeks
to New York city aud Atlantic city.
During their wilt to both cities these
popular and attractive young ladies
were the recipit of much attention
from the swell ~ Of both places
and sustained most fofcefully the
reputation Of the County as being the
home Of sweet and pretty girls.
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FRIDAY, June. is 1911.
LOCAL AND personal


Mr.. Andrew J. Wood, the assistant
Superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon
League Of Maryland, will address the
people at the following places on Sun
day, June 18th;
Pisgat II a. m.
Chicamuxen $50 p. N.
CHARLES NJ. SARvER, P. C.
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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.
Bryantown, Md.
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HORSE FOR SALE.

Good worker or driver 4 years old,
weighs 1000 lbs. very gentle and
thoroughly broken. Can be seen at
the New Wills Hotel Stable, La Plata.
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NOTICE.

There will be a lecture by Rev. T.
Hubert-Jones and musicale by Mrs.
Dorset and others, at Trinity Hall.
June Soth. Doors open at 8 o'iock p.
M.
St. Adams Guild.
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ORDER NIsI.

ORDERED by the Circuit Court for
Charles County, Maryland, this est day
of June, in the year 1911, that the sale
made and reported by Adrian Posey
and Ferdinand G. Cooksey, Trustees in
the above entitled case, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the 9th day OF
July, 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
year 1911.
The report states the amount of sales
to be 81, 10000.
HARRY G. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk Of the Ct. CT. for Chas. Co.
True copy,-Test
Fl. @. CHAPPELEAR, Clerk
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FOR SALE.

A good work horse for sale.
Apply TO
j. R. WILLETT,
Bolton. Md.
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FOR RENT.

A nice four room house and lot on
Charleston Greek, with water front es-
peeislly adapted Tor oyster planting.
Apply to
S Spearman Lancaster,
5-l2 Rock Point. Md.
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crand Tournament
AND BALL
AL
Waldorf on July Il.

4 so 90 will be- divided between tn
four successful knights.
5 1000 list Prize. M
500 Ind "
500 3rd :. ass aa
200 4th .
Knights Zee $500 including admission
to dance aud supper.
Chief Mar hall-Frank Barnes
kides-Albert Lomsx, DR.. F. T..
Jameson. M
Judges: fet SIS. g
DeSales Mudd,
Geo. Woodburn. sr.
T, NJ. Underwood,
DR.. o. o. Monroe,
r. r. Wills,
Csnrad Posey.
Orator of the Day. Stone Posey.
Orator Of the Evening John f. Mudd.
Dancing on Pavilion
Music by Volta Bros Band. =
Admission to dance and supper sos.
p lblie Cordially Invited.
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Fog SALE

Good runabout slightly used. Will
sell at bargiin. Apply at once to
w. r. CLARK,
La Plata, Md
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.ry i. Perry, Administrator
rgaret b. Harvey, deceased.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-03
ORGANIZED LABOR
SUFFERS OUTRAGE

Washington, D. c.. December q
Secretary Morrison. OF the American
Federation OF Labor. to-day made
public the hrst Official statement Of
that organization relative to the con-
fession OF the McNumara brothers.
The statement IL as follows:
The McNamaras have outraged the
confidence that organized labor had In
them. and have deceived the thou
sands OF workmen who rallied to their
support with financial assistance The
use OF violence OF any Kind Is contrary
10 the principles or unionism and is
repulslve to the entire mass OF our
membership.
The criminal acts of which the Mo-
Namaras stand self-confcssed merit
the condemnation OF every member of
organized labor. and society us a
whole. The American Federation of
Labor stands for government by law,
and Will not be reiniss In even an Inn
piled attempt to condone unlawful
acts The McNamaras. bea ring witness
against themselves. should receive
punishment commensurate with the
crime which they committed
"Organlzed labor stands for law and
order. 1t has always stood for law
and order. Every effort that the rep
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-03

rescntatives of international unions
have put forth to raise money for tne,
defense was predicated on the belief
that they were the victims OF out..
rageous persecution. and were being,
made the scapeGoats on whom waa}
loaded the venom OF the bitter enemies
OF trades unionism.
.'The representatives OF the Interna-
tional unions that met In indianapolis
June 20 to devise ways and means to
raise money to secure for the McNa-
maras fair and Impartial trial, and
to prosecute the kidnapperS, sincerely
believed in the Innocence OF the Nc
Namara boys.
THE confession of the McNamarns
was so much OF surprise and shock
that could not bring myself to be-
lieve that II was true until II was
confirmed by n telegram from Clnr-
ence S. barrow" @
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he DOESN'T KNOW
WHOPUTUP FUNDS
Gompers Hasn't Slightest Idea
Where McNamaras Got
Money.
rspccini 10 The Tlmes-pispatch. !

topcSihl ~ lIUe3-
Rev York. December 2.-Leaning
against the bar in the Hotel Victoria,
where he registered shortly after 8
O'clock tonight Samuel Gompers, pres.
ident OF the American Federation OF
labor. looked the picture OF despair as
the result or the news OF tho McSamu ra
confessions, and his tedious trim up
State and back. He WAS In an ugly
fra me OF mind. looked tired and worn,
and as he said, had had nothing TO
eat since morning and no sleep since
the night previous Not alone this
circles underlined his eyes. and he
LEI ned heavily upon HE cane.
When the Mcnamara case was
pronched TO him by reporter. he
shifted uneasily. and declared his In
teition OF not giving an Interview.
Il am utterly tired out" said Mr..
Gompers. simply exhausted for the
" mt OF rest and sleep and need both
am being bounded by every one
newspaper men included-for express
sions OF opini on the outcome Of the
McNamara affair"
Mr.. Gompers WAS informed that a
rumor prevailed he would give out
Bignec statement for publication as
emanating from the American Fedora
ton of Labor.
Statement Lnter.
II have no facilities now, at this
time. for making such a statement"
Eaid he. but as soon as can get the
time. the convenience and the fncili-
ties for making such a statement,
will give It out"
Mr. Gompers. however, WINS urged to
make some statement prior to his de-
partura for Washington and reluctant
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visit from Franklin. They had dis
agreement over the amount to be paid.
In the meantime Lockwood reported
the matter to District Attorney Fred
ericks and detectives were assigned.
When franklin visited Lockwood again
the detectives were In a strategical
position TO overhear the whole con-
versation On the night the bargain
was struck. Franklin. according TO
Lockwood stated that he had already
got two Jurors sure, and that he be-
ileved he had third. Franklin
recommended man whom they both
knew as the best one to hold the
money. which was to be paid Lock-
wood after he hung the jury
The hrst man mentioned for this
work by Franklin" said Lockwood, .is
an official well known In the county.
VIII not reveal his name. but IL will
come out later I told Franklin that
did not want this man. and he then
suggested Captain White TO hold the
money.
We arranged for tho meeting Tues
day. and for the payment OF the money.
Franklln paid me the $500. HIS ar
res. 'ollowed."
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pleaded guilty TO save some officials
higher up.
Your Federal Investigations will
disclose that fact" concluded Gompers.
Mr.. Gompers was at this juncture
handed a telephone call by a porter
and left for a booth. Whatever hap
pened In the booth or whatever II was
that caused the Jolt may never be
known. but when the question was
asked II the American Federation of
Labor would institute an investiga-
ton. Mr. Gumpers's reply reverberated
through the lobby and dining room
bringing its OF laughter TO bell boys.
porters and guests alike. With ex-
tended arms and his cane whipping the
air Mr.. Gompers cried:
II refuse longer to oe questioned. /
am utterly tired out. 1t is simply dis
gushing to be sought after and ques-
toned dar after day in this manner.
feel nothing personal toward you,
but | am simply exhausted."
Dir. Gompers will leave New York
for Washington perhaps tomorrow or
Monday. where the governing board
OF the American Federation OF Labor
Will. II is said take up the Mcnamara
brothers confession IN executive coun-
Gil at It's next meeting January s.
AT least MIR. Gompers was under that
Impression.
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LOCKWOOD TELLS
STORY OF BRIBERY
1t Was Through Him That Trail
Was Barred for States
Officers
Officers,
Especial to The Times-pispatchIl

Especial to The Times-Dispatchll
Los angeles. CALI December 2.-For
the hrst time since the arrest of Bert
II. Franklin on charge Of bribery
OF Mcnamara talesmen, George ".
Lockwood. the pivotal witness in this
phase of the case, reluted to-day the
circumstances surrounding The alleged
bribery. II WAS through information
furnished by Lockwood that the arrest
OF Franklin was encompassed by the
district attorneys office.
According to Lockwood. who resides
on O. ranch near Covina, startling de-
Nelopments will follow the arruIgn-
ment and trial of Franklin. Another
trusted official Will be dragged Into
the bribery smirch according TO the
talesman. and Illumination will be
given to the charges and rumors that
other Jurors were bribed-
Lockwood said II was about q month
ago when he hTst became aware that
his name was in the general county
venlre for jurymen and that the de-
Tense knew Of II. Franklin, who was
an old-time friend. visited Lockwood at
his ranch. and, according 10 the latter,
stated the McNanaras were having a
hard fight and that he was investigat-
ing Jurors.
HE told me he was trying to get
some men on the Jury, and he hoped
l would be drawn" said Lockwood.
"He offered me $4,000 at that time, and
said he would SEQ me again. talked
this all over with my wife and then
laid the matter before District Attor-
nev Fredericks.'
It was arranged that Lockwood
should walt until his name was drawn,
when II was thought Franklin would
approach him again. Lockwood's name
was drawn about q week ago
Immediately Lockwood received q
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ny and in very vehemen. manner

ly and in a very vehement manner,
made reply to several questions
DO you know" he was asked, who
put up the money for tho McNama ra
brothers to travel through the coun-
try and carry on their work?"
Il have not the slightest idea /
cannot conceive OF such a thing" said
Gompers. adding. with both arms ex-
tended In the air and head bowed, II
cannot dream of how such work could
be carried on"
Now that the Mcnamara case is
practically settled" the interview er
asked Mr.. Gompers. how ABOUT the
new phase of condit.ons--thnt is. mat
ters Affecting tho federation In In
dianapolis? Arc thcra any men In
that city or elsewhere. behind the Nc
Nanaras who are liable now to be
brought to the front7"
III there are any out there they
should DO ferretsd out" Mr.. Gompers
replied.
DO you think tho Federal inves,i-
cations should so on7" was another in
quiry.
They should go on. and I welcome
Federal Investigations In Indianapolis
as elsewhere" responded Mr. Gompers.
III there are any above or below.
any high officials or subordinates. let
the grand Jury ferret them out The
government may go as far as II likes
in Its Investigations. and this Federal
investigation ought to be threshed
out.
Mr.. Gompers was asked where the
American Federation OF Labor got the
100000 with which to carry on the
defense OF the Mcnamara brothers.
With sweep of the hand he exclaim-
ed that in due time when he arrived
In Washington and could do 80. list
would be prepared. which would In
clude the name OF every contributor
TO that fund. the amount given and
the circumstances under which he
gave 1t, and nothing would be kept
from the public.
You must consider" said Gompers.
that ! have had absolutely no COM
munication with the West since the
day of the joint telegram from the
Mcnamara brothers thanking pe for
the great aid and assistance on the
part OF the federation In the East"
This reply was made in answer to a
query as to whether the Mcnamara
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Assembly VIII Acf.

CoIumbus. O., December 3.-The Co.
lumbus Trades and Labor Assembly
WILL hold meeting on Monday. when
1t Is expected that action will be taken
by the body with reference to the con-
fessions of the Mcnamara brothers.
and split In the followers of that
party, which polled more than 10000
votes at the recent mayoralty election,
ls threatened as result OF the Los
Angeles developments Only tho most
radical Of the Socialists. however. OPP
pose denunciatlon of the McNamaras,
aay leaders Of tho Socialist party,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-03
Had a Trump Card.

new York, December 2.-One of thu
trump cards that the prosecution In
tended TO play IN tho Mcnamara case
IL Is said here, Is q volume contain
Ing Photographic copies OF alleged
hotel registrations of Ortie Mechanical
and James b. Mcnamara through tho
country covering a period Of nearly
two years A copy OF this volume ia
in the hands OF Albert s. Osborne. a
handwriting expert here. who was re-
tained by the district attorney at Los
Angeles to collate the evidence and
place II in striking fern for the Jury.
as well as to prepare to give expert
testimony on the genuineness OF the
signatures.
Tho signatures are taken from
hotels all the way from Boston to
San Francisco MIR. Osborne said to-
day. They completely corroborated
the confession OF Ortie McManigal. In
which he said that he visited certain
cities and stopped at certain hotels,
detectives found his name. or one OF
his MANY aliases. upon the hotel reg
ister. just as he said they would; In
many cases also he had a companion.
According to our photographs of
the entries on the hotel registers, this
companion registered sometimes as J.
B. Mcnamara. sometimes as r j. Sui
Ivan. sometimes as ]. 3. Smith and
often as J. 3. Brice. The handwriting
Is that OF James 3. Mcnamara II is
80 Enthusiastically his that oven novice
could see IT,
80 far we know the list gives
pretty good history of the movements
of McManlgal and james B. Mcnamara
for the past two years."
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A RilghtinE Curae.

Seattle, Wash. December 2.-Frank
Harrington, OF Streator. Ill. member
OF the International executive board or
the United Mine Workers of America,
said to-day. after reading accounts OF
the Mcnamara brothers confession:
Though not condoned by the men
Of organized labor, the offense against
society committed by the Mcnamara
brothers wifi act as blighting curse
on the organized labor movement for
many years to come. They have done
irreparable wrong to a righteous cause,
and the hand OF labor will not be
raised to stay the punishment which
their crime SO Justly deserves"