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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-01
NEW PRIMARY LAW Works
WELL.

The first les, Of the State wide
primary is over and the vote cast
demonstrates clearly we believe that
it Is law thA, meets with the APP
prcval Of the people. The people
have and should have e,e say rs 10
who shalt he the respective party
candidates at the State and local
elections.
That the people took advantage Of
the right given them under the
primary election Of vciing for the
men Of their choice is clearly demon
strated BY the vote on State ii, ket
and on the local Republican ticket
in this County.
In the State Senator Blair Lee
made his fight for the nomination
unaided by the State machine and
gave tie organization candidate the
hottest fight ever witnessed il the
political history of the State.
The or anizs.ion managed 70 carry
Baltimore City and the counties
where their organizaIi il wasabsolnte-
ly inyincible, but in other COMMITTEES
notably on the eastern shore where
u. S. Senator Smith las been al
power for years lie organization
received a revere set hack thus
demonstrating that the people were
in earnest and exercised fully the
right Which they had of voting
for the man Of their choice VIII Their
he was an organization candidate or
not
The people for years have been
crying out against 3 s-ism and for
the right to name ihir own party
candIdst'. iney have il now and
the vote shows thar they have made
good use Of Il.
In this county it was likewise
shown that the people exercised
their right Of choosing the nominee
in the vote cast for Sheriff on the
Republican ticket. Thu voters turn
ed out vel throughout the county
aud vote for The maa who in
their Judgment was best qualified for
the office. No boss hand was played,
but the PEOPLE male their choice
free and voluntarily.
While the pan worksi well also
in the Democratic camp The fine
hand If the Boss controlled the
stu ltion naming his osn candidate
for Sheriff and Juages for tie
Orphans Court ana evan ousted DR..
Thomas L. IIigdon, who had not
proved sufficiently pliable and elected
another in his place.
But for new primary Law the
organization instead of winning by a
small margin would have counted
its majority by the bundled.
In general however throughout
the State the people turned Ju: well
in attendance to the primaries thus
showing their approval of the new
law.
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Charlotte Hall School,
Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co.
Md.

Founded in liza. A high grade
Military Academy.
Thorough instruction in Classical and
Business Courses. Non--Seetarian,
moderate terms extensive grounds,
sfeam-heafed buildings, abundant sup
ply OF pure water, ideal location
Scholarships Of free tuition allowed
ed boys of St. Mary's and tmrles
Counties, who have passed the 9Th.
grade in the public schools and arr
otherwise satisfactory.
The distinguished services of this
Institution for more than a century
merit the first consideration Of Southern
Marylanders,
The next session begins Sept II, 1911.
Before deciding on any ther school,
communicate with
GEO. NJ. THOMAS A. NJ,
S-lS-lmO. Principal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-01

The staie and lerl Republican
ticket has now been nominated and
stands before the people. From top
to bottom, we believe, all are most
excellent men, We at-l full, qua Tiled
TO fill tie vaiious fiices TO which
they aspire Tne ticket is one that
should receive the v .te Of every
Repni licaa ard one that mmends
itself strongly TO the independent
voters Il the County. The v hoe
ticket should ala we believe will get
the hearty and enthusiastic support
Of every party man in the Couuf,.
The people have had a 40 and a
bitter dose Of De NJ or ~ in tlis
State, and County for two years, and
We bs.ieye that all Of tie v .t.rs re-
eardless Of party viii use tiel cim
mon sense and good judgement in
voting al the coming vcti n The
people hase oaly to h At law
enacted by the m nj ers IF 4s rgis-
lature from Ills Colety 1t tie lat
session Of that body, compare their
tax bills q Il, and lat year and
scrutinize Wi-Aout bis the levy re-
Gently pTblishei 10 fllly appreciate
what they have and are suffering
under the Democratic admin tration.
No such conditions as cur people are
facing now have eysr existed under
the Republican administration in the
County. A word we believe TO the
wise is sufficient to the people.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1911-09-01

Degree Of b. S. is given in following
courses.
Agriculture Mechanical Engineering
Horticulture Civil Engineering
Biology Elsctrcsi Engineering
Chemistry Gentfal Course Cultural
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For House Of Delega e..
FREDERICK STONE PoSEY,
JOHN FRANCIS MUDD.
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BL ACk SMITH
AND
WHEELWRIGHT.

HAVING purchased the blacksmith
shop and outfit Of Mr.. Conrad Posev,
which was formerly the old Wade shop
l am now prepared to serve the public.
Horse shoeing speciality.
Four shoes 81 90 or so cents cash. and
other work at reasonable rates. / have
employed Mr.. Leonard Matthews from
ST. Mary's Co., who is an expert on
horse shoeing, and all other kind Of re-
pair work.
Give him trial on your horses and
you VIII always have him to do your
GUARANTEED first class work.
Your patronage solicited.
HENRY A. PENN.
La Plata, Nd
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For States Attorney.
FERDINAND G. COOKSEY.
For Sheriff
baltimore. AUGUST 81, 1911.

Baltimore, August 81, 1911.
Arrangements are fast being com
pleted for the Annual Convention
of the Associated Boards Of Trade
of Maryland, which will be held at
Frederick, November 18th. Presi-
dent Taft has already promised to
atten | and invitations have been
extented to other prominent public |
men. While Governor Wilson Of
New Jersey writes Governor Crothers
regretting that be cannot accept an
invitation because Of already being
involved in so many engagement, it
is still hoped that he may be inluced
to honor the occasion with his
presence.
Capt. d. John Marley Of
Frederick, Secretary, has communi-
Gated with the members of the
Executive Committee for suggestions
as to subjects to be discussed and
speakers to discuss them. 1t is
believed that the attendance and
success of tbs Convention will be
very great and that it will be very
beneficial to people throughout the
State.
Members Of the Chamber Of Com
merue and Of the various trade
organizations in this city are very
much interested in the approaching
convention at Frederick. Between
them and the farmers and merchants
throughout the State there is close
business relationship and very often
the interest of one is linked with the
interest of the other Maryland is a
fine agricultural State and Baltimore
great manufacturing center. There
is every indication that both the
City and State will enjl rapid
development in the near future and
it is to this end that the GREATER
BALTIMORE COMMITTEES is
working.
1t is expected that among tho
that will attend the Convention will
be IF. G. Meyer, President and
Herbert Sheridan, Traffic Manager
of the Baltimore Chamber of Com
merce II. + Baker, President and
A. Z. Beck, Traffic Manager of the
Merchants and Manufactures Associa-
ZION; VIM. il. Fehsenfeld Preside t
and Norman M. Parrot, Secretary
of the Travellers " Merchants
Association; jacob w. Hook, Presi-
dent Of the Old Town Merchants &
Manufacturers Association Charles
II. Dickey, Chairman and Edwin L.
Quarles, Director of the GREATER
BALTIMORE COMMITTEES.
John G. Mills of Cambridge is
President Of the Association; DR..
Purnell F. Sappington, Belair, J.
Collin Vincent, Baltimore, and
Charles 4. Harper, Salisbury, Wee
Presidents Capt. John D. Markey,
Frederick, Secretary; Richard Tai
bot, Ellicott City, Treasurer Clayton
Purnell, Frostbarg, r. L Colds
borough, Cambridge, f. J. la Motte,
Baltimore, Norman NJ. Parrot, Bal |
timore and John De p. DOW,
Annapolis, Executive Committee.
1t is expected that Maryland will |
be represented at the National Con-
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agriculture McchautCdi Engineering
Horticulture Civil Engineering
Biology Elsctricsl Engineering
Chemistry General Course Cultural
Students taking Agriculture and
allied branches have the benefit # the
u. S. Department Of Agriculture, in
Washington, and Of the Government
Experiment Farms at Arlington and
Beltsville.
Students pursuing the Engine, ring
courses supplement their practical
knowledge by visit TO the Nj. Clare
shops, SparrOws Point, and ether SINH
lar places whore great mechanical and
engineering work is in operaii u.
The Agricultural College is MARI lands
School Of Techonology, and !, MEETING
the demand of the age for trained men
in the great fields Of Agriculture,
Science and Engineering. ?, sition
are assurs Il to sil eraduitl 5.
Prarticai attention is called t. the
Two Years Coure in Agri'u tnie AM
Ilortieu ture
Each department II tho College Is
supplied with the most M, dem AID
Apr w apparatus Tie dorritories
are "a ini ed with sem hsaf, electric
light aud lot snf ca Il sio.sr baths.
The o alton II the coller. IS unsur-
assed fir healh There is a nitarium
with trained ri Sc, under the charge
of res d. 1T % ysician. Any possible
coftagio-s dis ase can be completely
isolated.
Tuition, be, ks, heat, lanndrv. board.
medical atts nfion. etc. are ! included
in the charge Of $40 per year. payable
500 quart, rly in advance.
Send for Catalogue ard Book of
Views.
1t will be 81 81 vantage to those who
expect to enter the College to send in
their application As soon as possible.
r. W Sylvester, Pies
7.i4d-tf. Coihge Park, Md
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Don't Deceive Yourself
Thinking Lumber is Lumber

.ahd that it can be b ,ught haphazardly
with pr the only thought in view.
There are as many good brains engag
led today in the manufacture of
SUPERIOR lumber as in asy other
field Of industry, with the result that
better ST OK is being produced than
lever before. There are lots of thugs
fn the process of manufacture that
will spoil even good nature timber
they may show up in the saving,
the dressing of in the dying, but
wherever they occur it means inferior
stock. Our stock is bought from the
latest equipped mills and is especially
selected for particular purposes So that
bou can rest as sured that anything
I'VE sell You will be right-not only
in quality out also price. This applies
te the lowest as well as the highest
lgtade of both lumber and Mill Work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
ASSOCIATIONS TO SEEK
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
Federated Bodies Believe Such
Representation Is Neces-
sary to District.

The Federation Of Citizens Associations
may undertake a campaign to have the
District represented in Congress by a
delegate. Such a plan is to be suggested
at the first fall meeting of the federation.
October I, by the Park View Citizens
Association. President William NICK.
Clayton Of the federated bodies last
night said that he believed the repre-
sentatives Of the various citizens organi-
favor OF the plan.
Members of the federation are con-
WINGED that the present system by which
the District secures legislation Is far from
what 1t should be, and that something
must be done II the capital is to receive
that 1t has right to expect President
Clayton said: The plan to secure repre-
sentation through a delegate was re-
Gently Endorsed at a meeting of the Park
View association
There are busy times ahead OF the fed
Grafton according to President Clayton.
1t is planned to ask the District commit
tee for a hearing on the District esti-
mates In addition to this, the federation
will ask Congress at its next session to
pass a public utilities measure.
The first fall meeting Of the federation
the years work. About seventeen citi-
zens' associations are affiliated with the
federation, and it Is expected that all OF
them will be represented at the meeting.
which will be held in the Chamber OF
Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
K|MMEL FINDS SUPPORT
Released Convict Still Un-
acknowledged by the Woman
He Claims as His Mother.

NILES, Mich. September 23.-George
A. Kimmel, although still unowned by
his mother. today found new supporters
Of his contention that he is really Kim
mel and not an imposter. as IL asserted by
those who refuse to recognize the man
recently released from the Auburn, n.
Y, prison.
Welcomed as a nephew, Kimmel today
went to Berrien Springs to visit Henry
Gephardt. He also will visit Mrs. Elroy
Hess, q cousin. who believes that the
true Kimmel has been found. She was
led to this belief by the fact that her
husbands eyes have changed color In
the past few years as Kimmers are said
to have changed.
Ktmmel offered some new proof OF his
identity today to Fred Schmidt BUSH
ness man, and Fred Gephardt Of Marion
Ind.
Kimmel told these men that he was alb
sent from Niles in 1894. when he seemed
to suffer a hallucination. Gephardt. VINO
was in New Orleans at that time. re-
called having seen kimmel working with
q chain gang on the streets there:
AS other evidence Of his familiarity
with old friends of the kimmels. tne
returned ma ntoday greeted Edward
Muslin and wife with the exclamation:
We'll, Uncle Ed and Aunt Becky, how
are you? l am glad to see you. me
Mustins live in Pohagon ana came 10
Niles today on business
Mrs. Ada Bonslett Of Chicago, sis
ter of Kimmel and beneficiary to the
extent of $4,000 life insurance II kim
mel is proved to be dead, did not arrive
today. as expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
LOS ANGELES TIMES SUED
FOR DEATH OF ELDER
Claimed That Disastrous Explosion
Was Caused by
Gas.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, September %
Another angle to the Mcnamara case de-
veloped today. when suit for Sc, 900 dam
ages was brought against the Times by
the widow and mother of A. Churchill
Harvey Elder. who died as a result of
the disaster at the plant of that news
paper October I, 1910.
The suit was directed against Harrison
Gray Otis, president and general manager
of the Times: Harry Chandler, treasurer
and assistant manager and Harry E. An
drews, managing editor.
The plaintiffs allege that the explosion
in the Times building was caused by gas.
They charge the defendants with having
negligently permitted the establishment
to become filled with gas and with hav-
ing failed to provide proper means OF
escape from the building in accordance
with city ordinances.
Elder was assistant city editor of the
Times. When the explosion occurred he
jumped from a third-story window, and
was SO severely injured that he died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
POWER PLANTS
Gigantic Deal in Georgia Has
Backing Amounting to
s27,00o,000.

ATLANTA, Ga, September 23.-One of
the largest financial deals to be con-
summated in eorgia in recent years will
be concluded within the next few days,
when a charter is granted to the Georgia
Railway and Power Company. with a
capitalization Of $27.OOO.0OO. Among the
water power developments to be CONSOLE
dated under the new company are the
plants at Bull Sluice, the Etowah power
plant and the Tallulah plant. now in
course of construction.
The company is backed by Canadian
and English capitalists and plans to alb
sorb hydro-electric development projects
throughout the Piedmont section Of
Georgia, and to operate in connection
Herewith the street railway. lighting.
heating and power companies now con-
solidated in the Georgia Railway and
Electric Company of this city.
Among the incorporators are ]. NJ. Nc
Whitney. Charles Magee, r. Matheson
and George A. Kingston Of Toronto,
Canada, and Forrest Adair. j. ]. Spald-
ing. Alexander c. King and F. M Under
wood of Atlanta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
MISS LUCY R. SIDDONS
THROWN FROM HER HORSE
While Taking Water Jump in Rock
Creek Park She Is Unseated, But
Only Slightly Hurt.

Miss Lucy r. Siddons. nineteen years
old, daughter of Mrs. NJ J.. Siddons of
2135 California street, narrowly escaped
serious injury late yesterday afternoon
when horse which she was riding threw
her as she was attempting to take
water jump in Rock Creek Park. 1t was
stated at her home last night that she is
suffering more from shock than injury.
Miss Siddons Is an ardent horseback
rider. She takes daily rides through
Rock Creek Park and the suburbs.
Shortly before o'clock she left her
home, unaccompanied, for a ride. She
had been in the park but short time
when she reached a water jump.
Desiring to send her steed across. she
urged 1t to fast pace for the leap The
horse succeeded in hurdling the water
safely. but just as it struck the ground
on the other side Miss Siddons lost her
seat and fell to the ground. The horse
in its efforts to regain it's footing mar
rowly missed trampling on her.
The injured rider lay on the ground
until a passing automobiles noticed her.
She was placed in the machine and con-
veyed to her home. A physician was
summoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
THOUSANDS OF ARTICLES
SUSTAIN CUT IN PRICE
Sale of Furniture and Housefur-
nishings Announced by w. B.
Moses & Sons.

\ sale of furniture and housefurnish-
inss. comprising articles in every depart
ment of W. B. Moses & Sons. has been
announced by that firm. Several thou
sand articles have been remarked In
price, and the most useful and the most
beautiful pieces OF furniture and other
household articles show big reductions.
About 10000 pieces are offered for sale,
and some of the prices are now from 10
per cent TO IS per cent lower than or
dinarily. The sale covers not only the
ordinary articles of furniture. but carpets,
rugs. laces. draperies. furniture cover
inss. linen. blankets. refrigerators. baby
carriages ana Sheffield plate are included.
Gold mirrors for the hall, parlor and IL
brary in many shapes and styles, includ-
ing copies of famous framed mirrors,
are offered by W. B. Moses & Sons at
big reductions
Morris chairs will be a speciality dur
ing the sale, and so will brass beds In
the department given over TO the sale Of
office furniture one of the specialties is
a golden oak Office chair.
Eight styles OF maple chiffoniers and a
dozen styles of maple bureaus. covering a
range of prices that will fit any income.
will be found in the household furniture
department. In bedroom furniture any
one can find hundreds of articles at
nearly every price possible in any furni-
ture house, from the ordinary $13 bu-
reau up To the $3.50 mahogany bureau.
and all at a reduced rate Circassian
walnut chinoniers form a very interest
ing exhibit in this sale.
There are also some interesting special
ties. such as solid mahogany tables and
library tables, forty-eight inches long,
aud mahogany pedestals. Another feature
Is an entire set of magohany furniture Of
fered at very low price
Bedding Il part of the stock offered
~ TINS sale. and II includes French down
comforts, silkaleen comforts, sheets and
blankets Of all sizes and quality Dining
room furniture. Bullets. china closets and
serving tables are exhibited in wide va
rletles. Electric and gas lamps. mission
furniture, bookcases, armchairs and desks
are also offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
WILL PUT PAPER UP.
Agreement at Meeting Of Middle
Western Manufacturers.

CHICAGO, September 23.-Proposed in
creases in the price Of white print and
other grades Of paper virtually were
agreed upon here today at private meet
ing of middle western independent paper
manufacturers. One Of the conferees,
who declined to permit the use Of his
name. said:
THE Canadian reciprocity battle has
been fought and lost, and prices may now
be considered firm with chances for going
higher. Prices have been too low. and
it is time for reaction and a steady mar
ket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
NEW SALUTE FOR FLAG.
Army Decides to Discontinue the
Hats Off" Practice.

1t has been decided by the War De-
partment to discontinue the practice OF
raising the hat or cap when the flag
passes the reviewing officer Hereafter
the flag will be saluted by the raised
hand. as 1t is In all the other armies OF
the world.
II Is also possible that the sounding Of
ruffies while the band is playing opposite
the reviewing officer will be discontinued
That practice has a tendency, according
to the officers at the Texas maneuyer d.
vision. to break up the cadence of the
steps. Both OF these changes are the re-
suit OF experiences at the maneuver di-
vision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
TRIE sSMEN CAPTURE SUPPLIES
Take Spaniards by Surprise and Kill
or Make Fifteen Soldiers Prisoners.

MADRID, September "a quantity of
MAR material and provisions being con-
voyed by a detachment of Spanish troops
MAS captured today near Melilla, Moroc-
&C. b. Riff C-ibesmen.
The Spaniards were taken by surprise
and fifteen soldiers were killed or made
prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
Files Petition in Bankruptcy.

CATLTETSBURG, Ky. September D.
Arthur Hirsh superintendent of the In
dependent Steel Company of America. at
Kenoya. w. Va, filed a voluntary Pc
tition in bankruptcy in the United
States district court here today. His
liabilities were placed at $225 900. His
a ssets were not given. His creditors
reside in New York. Pennsylvania. Ohio
and West Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-24
Again Candidate for Governor.

ATLANTA, Ga. September 23.-Former
Gov Joseph NJ. Brown, who was defeated
for reelection by Gov. Hoke Smith, to-
night announced his candidacy for the
governorship, to be made vacant when
Gov. Smith resigns next month to as
sumo his duties as United States senator
This makes three avowed candidates in
the field. the others being Judge R. b.
Russell and J. Pope Brown.