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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-11-27
Warren Held.


Ralph Warren, a colored youth
about seventeen years Of age, was ar
rested on Sunday morning last by
Sheriff Burroughs at his home near
McConchie, charged with criminal as
sault upon Ode Hattie Henson, a
twelve year old colored child. A hear
ing was held before Justice Souther-
land on Monday morning, and the
evidence being deemed sufficient, the
accused was committed to jail for the
action OF the Grand Jury at its May
term next. Counsel for the accused,
Messrs. sydney Z. and Griffin Mudd,
sued out writ Of habeas corpus on
Tuesday, and the hearing was held be-
fore Judges Beall and Oamalier, aud
the magistrates testimony was taken
after which the Judges agreed that the
party accused would be admitted to
bail upon the giving Ct a bond ia the
penalty of $1,000. The bond has not
yet been given.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-11-27

Judge and Mrs. Fillmore Beall. on
FRIDAY evening last celebrated the
twenty fifth anniversary of their mar
riage-sllver wedding. A large num-
Der Of friends of the distinguished jurist
from Baltimore, Washington and the
Southern Marlard counties attended
the reception at his home alta Vista,
congi atulated the happy couple and ex-
tended them heart ielt and best wishes
Tor many more years Of married life,
while spending most enjoyable even
ing as their guests.
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A Dangerous DECISION.

A decision hat should be vigorously
combated was handed down sept. p b,
the Frederick md. County Cours. Un.
der law passed by the last Legisla-
ture, making il misdemeanor for trac.
ton engines with exposed cleats to use
the State highways, the State Roads
Commission sought an Injunction
against iniraction by machines ia that
county. Eogine owners objected on the
score Of added expense and also claim
ed that it was not possible to operate
tractors on steep grades with sheathed
cleats. Officials OF the State Commits
sion then offered to dit any traction en-
CINE with guard blocks and drive IL
over every state road in the Country,
drawing thfeshing machine. This Of
fer was refused, and the prayer for in
junction was dismissed by the COURT
The astonishing reason given for the
decision was that the highways should
have been designed TO Withstand the
assaults Of the tractors, which were
prior users of the roads. A parallel
existed, it was said, in the adoption Of
bituminous treatment because Of the
demand OF automobile traffic.
This false logic appears plausible
enough, so that what is at present an
uniust decision may become danger
Gus precedent. Motor traffic in Mary
land, as in other States, is subject to
laws regarding weight and speed and
the pay ment Of license fees. These
are equitable requirements.
What the Frederick County Court
has done is to set side tractor-regu-
lation law as logical as those restrict
ing general motor traffic. Bitumlnous
surfaces in Maryland seem to be meet
ing legitimate strains efficiently. To
expect then to carry heavy engines
with unprotected wheels is an absurdity
which should be evident to every intel
Iligent Maryiander. The road commits,
sion should appeal from the decision
aud should be upheld Dy all interested
in the upbilding Of the States highway
system. Engineering Record, Oct, 5
1914.
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FOR SALE.-seterai fine driving
and work horses. Term to suit. APP
ply to P. R, WILLS, Bal Alton. Md
advt.
The hunting season Is now at hand
and you need trespass notices. CAN at
this Office and get them. &c. apiece
70 for 25c.
The November term Of Court for
this county has beeu In session longer
than usual owing to the trial Of a re
moval case in Prince Georges County
LOST.-A black and white For
Terrier, with bob tail, named Jack
Please return to owner and receive re-
ward. Mrs +. A. Posey, Bel Alton,
Nd. sdvt
Mrs. Mamie de Roode and daughter.
Miss Polly, Mrs. Adrian Posev and
daughters will attend the game OF foot
ball to take place in Philadelphia to-
morrow.
Complaint is general about the Rail-
road Company charging storage for
packages held 10 their warehouse after
forty-eight hours 1t never having been
done before.
Mr.. F. Dudley Davis has been en-
ployed by Mr. Robert Grain to manage
Que Of his large plantations. Mr..
Grain has secured the services of one
Of the best farmers in the county.
Mr. William Ferguson Of Baltimore,
formerly of this county, spent the
week here at the New Wills Hotel.
Mr.. Ferguson has many relatives and
friends here who always extend him
the glad hand Of welcome whenever he
returus to his native heath.
Master Wilmer Cooksey who won
first prize for the best corn exhibited
at the recent exhibit held in this town,
was presented with an IS 90 express
wagon by the Matthews Howard Imple-
ment CO., for winning said honor.
We extend him our congratulations
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMMIT
TEE OF APPEALa.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMMIT
TEE OF APPEALS.
Decourcy W. Thorn w Woodward Cloud
r. Lancaster williams. George R. Webb.
Rufus NJ Gibbs. Chas. u. Falconer.
Ri. Rev John a. Murray, DID,. Bishop Of
Maryland
Rufus N. Gibbs, Pres Board Of Trade
Chas. .. Faleoner. Pres. Merchants q Manu-
factursrs' Association.
Eugene Blaekford, Pres. Chamber Il Com
H A orrtck. Pres. Baltic. Stock Exchange.
VIM. Woodward Cloud, Pres. Advertising
Club Of Baltimore
=. Howard Richards, Pres. Real Estate I'm
change.
Henry NJ. warnsla. Pres. Association Fire
Underwriters.
s. F. Miller. Pres. Credit Mems Association
B. NJ watts, Pres. Baltic. Coal Exchange.
d. D. Jordan. GenT Pass. Agt- BALTIC. Steam
Packet Co.
James u. Hancock. Pres. Baltimore Dug
Exchange
y. W. nllinghaus. Pres. Merchant Taiiess
Exchange
W. q. Jones. Pres. BALTIC. Fruit = Produes
Exchange
George W. King. Pres. Printers Board Of
Trade.
BENJAMIN Cohen. Pres. shoe and Leather
Board Of Trade.
A. r. l. Dohme. Pres. city-wids Congress.
Geo r. Webb. Pres. Forest Park Co.
Mrs. C. W. Bassett. Pres. Industrial Ez-
change.
Carl R. Gray. Pres Western Maryland \. n
Gamble Latrebe, Gent Agt. Penn. r. =.
A. W Thompson. sEd Pres. B. = o. =. y.
W B. Brooks, Pros. Nd. q Pa. r. n.
Ira hansen. DR.. Il Barton Jaoobs.
WIN. L. Marbury. Rsv. u. Dsstns Dssns.
Calvin w Hendrick Dscouroy W. rhen.
Archibald H. Taylor Jacob Epstsin-
WIN. II. Matthai. c. c. Pussy.
Col. WIN. A. Boykin- RidEeway Asrsy2An
Dr. Frank Martin Henry W. webb.
n Lancaster Williams Jas. q. whitley.
William H. Maitbis.
Alfred I. Fart. In charge ef Baltimess City
Publicity for COMMITTEES Of Appeals. sei-
tor Ola Bay Line MagaEins.
Edward D. Powell. In charge Of County
Publicity for Committee Of Appeals. sai
TOR Eilicott City Times.
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Charles countiaus Garry OF fionors

For the first time In the history Of
the State except the exhibition of corn
last year by the members of the Boys
Corn Club, Charles county. was we'll
ard largely represented at the recent
exhibition which took place in the
Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore
last week. While there could have
b,en more variety in the exhibits and
more exhibitions from the county, we
feel proud of the great success that was
won by those who did represent our
county. In all our county came away
with winnings to the value of $51 90.
The successful exhibitors from this
county we're as follows; Southern Dis
trict Comprising five counties of Fifth
Congressional DISTRICT for corn, w. K.
Linthicum, first; Wilmer Cooksey,
second, and Rees Hawkins, third. The
first prize was $40 90 and the second
$500.
Iu the same district there were only
Two exhibitors from this county of
wheat, both q whom Messrs. W. r.
Linthicum and Robert Marbury won
first and secord prizes respectively.
Mr.. C. A. Mills, Grayton, this county
won first prize for oats in the state.
Messrs. W. r. Linthicum and Rees
Hawkins won first and second prize in
the state, for sweet potatoes and COW
peas, respectively,
A member Of the Nanjemoy Grange
whose name i 5 unkno~n won second
prize for pop corn.
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Resigns ProfessorshIp.

Mr.. Sydney L. Mudd, Congressman
elect from this, the Fifth Congressional
District, on Monday last resigned as
Professor in the Law Department of the
Georgetown University. Mr.. James A.
Toomey graduate OF Georgetown Uni
versitY has been appointed to NIL the
vacancy
Mr.. Mudd was graduate of the
Georgetown University and was houor-
ed with the Professorship while serv-
ing as Assistant District Attorney in
Washington. He was well liked and
popular both with the faculty and
students OF the University.
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Inc to0afc" market Is still dead
Yesterday vas Thanksgiving Day
The will Of Mr.. Turkey has been duly
probated.
Thanksgiving Day passed quietly
in this county.
FOR sALE-TREsPAss NOTICES.
Apply at this Office
The sheriff has been shipping prison
ers during the week.
The white teachers association was
held here on Wednesday.
Mr.. Thomas B. r. Muda was visit
OF to Washington during the week
Attend the fine soeiable to be given
at Pomiret tonight.
hTREsPASs NoTIcEs-For Sale AT
This Ofice.
The liquor sellers have just six more
months to engage in that business.
Mrs. Mamie de Roode and daughter.
Miss Polly are visiting friends ia BATH
more.
Post Your Land, Save Your Game
and get your Trespass Notices from us.
Miss Katharine Posey has returned
to her home from visit TO Mrs.
Frederick Anderson in Moth Carolina.
Mr.. Fred Barber, Of Piccawaxen,
speut seyeial days at '.Idlewilir during
the week.
Mr., William Neale, Of Washington
spent Saturday and Sunday last III the
county.
Mi. Victor l. Cook, Of Baltimore,
spent the week end with tile family Of
Mr.. James NJ. Bowling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geargs s. Garner. have
returned home from visit to Balti-
more.
Miss May Berry, Of Washing ton, is
visiting her father Mr.. 5. b. Berry,
near this town.
MISS Cornelia Bowie, Of Mitchell
vile, Prince Georges County, is the
guest of the Misses Brown
The State Road Commission has or
dered all work on the stale Roads 10
cease December the INST next.
Tie handsome Dwelling Of Mr.. W.
M. Digges, near this town, is showing
up towards completion.
The bottom has droi ped out Of the
timber busisess II this county, the
mails having SHUT Gown.
The Misses Bowling, daughters OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Nj. bowling
Augheaviiie, spent the earlier portion
81 the week in baltimore.
Mr.. George Denl. near Popes Greek,
ir is SAID, will break up Housekeeping
and Tor the future reside with daugn-
ter in Virginia.
Judge Mattingly, Newport, had a
goose case on trial last week Wiser
himself, however, he divided the flock
between the litigants.
MI. james G. Goldsmith, it is said,
viii at the beginning OF the year. re
move to Washington 70 reside for the
future.
FOR SALK:-A Fine Square Knabe
Piano. For further particulars, apply
TO, SOMERSET D. BERRY, La Plata,
Md.
Our city cousins not only joined US
in the last rites over Mr.. Turkey
yesterday, but enjoyed a good day OF
hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Cleveland Cooksey,
returned on Monday from brief visit
to the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William r. Clark.
number Of people from the county
will leave today TO attend the Army
Navy football game to be played on
Franklin Field. in Philadelphia.
Mt. Otis Natson, Welcome, has
launched out as a leader Of the Linthi-
cum forces for the latter's candidacy
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor.
Mr.. Lewis Bennett has completed his
new house in Port Tobacco Valley
Mr.. Bennett is showing himsel. thrift
ty citizen.
II you are only in to~n day you
want at least to eatan excellent dinner
so go to Kotel La Plata for this meal.
No one knows how to serve you bet
ter and more enjoyable meal than Pro
prietor Lomax,
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Marriage licenses were issued by the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court here, since
November 18th. to the following -
Constance Montgomery and Viola
Dixon; Ernest Hancock and Laura
Swami; Read Herbert Robinson, Of
Baltimore, and Mary Eloise jackson;
Peter L. Wheeler and Sadie J. Wright;
Avery Simpson and Annie Myrtle
Swami
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The Misses jenkins, 'Idlewildu on
Tuesday afternoon lasI, enterta ned the.
Ladies' Card Club az their beautiful
home near La Plata. Following the
regulations Of tie cub c-rd plying BE-
gan at l.S0 O'Clock AID Pasted about two
hours curing h Gu 81 r :, as wvil as
enjoy aole contest for the honors was
indnlgei in by t. ose PIE EN-. Five
Hundred was the game played. kle-
CANT and paip,table Refreshments were
served aft or the games. The winners
OF tho prizes were: Misses
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To the Farmers and all People ont
side Of the large cities the need Of i'm
mediate help to Belgian women, chill
dren and non-comhatants Is evident.
You are earnestly requested now as
you approach your Thanksgiving Day
to send this aid at once. Above all
send food or money with which food
sssy be bought.
We suggest that a practical help
would be to give wheat. rye. -four,
shslled corn. beans, bacon. canned
goods or other eatables that would
stand transportation
The railroads and steamboat lines
terminating at Baltimore and the har-
Dor iighterags companies have risen IN
Q splendid way to meet this duty Of
the hour: they win bring to this Com
mittee free Of charge any food or cloth
ing properly packed.
To facilitate this movement the agent
at your Station win receive the same
and furnish you with additional tags
properly addressed that will insure it's
safe delivery. We plan to have a ship
known as the Maryland ship" leave
Baltimore to take your gift direct to
the suffering people and place 1t in the
hands Of the needy.
Won't YOU jcin and help this work.
Please ship your gift in accordance
with the following instructions and
notify the undersigned and your name
will be registered and your contribu-
tion gratefully acknowledged.
Pack It firmly. mark on the package
ks contents. attach tag marked For
Vivian c. Leftwich, acting Belgian
Consul, Baltimore. Nd, war relief do
nation" and deliver to your nearest
railroad or steamboat station agent.
and sign a release for any damage or
loss Of your gift in transit on the re-
ceipt given for your shipment BY the
railroad or steamboat agent. The Can
toa Company has generously offered 70
store Belgian supplies free Of cost after
their arrival in Baltimore.
Donations OF money can be sent 70
ROBERT GARRETT. Treasurer.
Garrett Bldg. Baltimore. Nd.
who will acknowledge them promptly.
Sincerely.
DecoURCY W. THoN.
Chairman Committee on Appeals.
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NOTICE.

All persons having accounts against
the Board of Supervisors OF Election
will please file same with the clerk OF
the Boark on or before Dec. It'll, If they
desire to have their accounts passed
before Jan. LIST, 1915. The Board will
meet the latter part Of December to
pass on all such accounts. Notice OF
which will be published later.
By Of the Board,
JOS. ii. HOWARD, Pres.
WILLIAM CROFT, Clerk.
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A LIVE PouLT RY DEPARTMENT.

Among the attractive features offer
ed by the Washington Sunday Star is
Poultry Department, devoted to the
particular needs of poultry raisers in
the District OF Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia. This department will pre-
sent articles prepared by experts. Sug-
gestions and queries by poultry raisers
generally are invited advt.
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Beall on the bench.
State VS.. Thomas Green. alias Jos.
g. Green. charged with larceny. Sub
mitted to the Court. Adjudged guilty
and sentenced to Penitentiary for five
years. Cooksey for State; J +. Mudd
for defense.
State vs.. Mary Agnes Thompson,
charged with arson. Arraigned and
pleaded guilty. Sentence suspended
during her minority and paroled In
custody Of House Of Good sh- pherd.
State VS.. Otis Adams, charged with
larceny Submitted to Court. Ad-
judged guilty and sentence suspended
during his minority and paroled in the
custody Of Frank Hanson. Cooksey for
State; J.. A. Wilmer for defense.
state vs.. James Brown, charged with
assault. Submitted to Court. Held
sub. curia. Cooksey for State; W. G.
and J +. Mudd for defense.
State VS.. ode Marshall. charged with
assault with intent TO kin. Tried by
Jury. Verdict guilty Of simple assault.
sentenced TO House Of Correction for
Is months. Cooksey for State; Posey
& Posey for defense.
A Lee Hanson excused from further
attendance as Petit Juror.
Friday, Judges Camalier and Beall
on the bench. State vs.. Olivia Cole
Notion for new trial; motion over-ruled.
sentenced to pay tine OF $1,000 and
costs. Cooksey for State; Posey and
Posey for defense.
State vs.. James Brown, held sub
curia on Thursday. Court rendered
verdict Of not guilty.
Stste vs.. ElIery O'Brien, charged
fornication and basterdy. Tried by
jury. Continued to Saturday.
Saturday. State vs.. Eilery O'Brien.
Trial continued; motion to quash;
motion oyer-ruIed. Motion to dis
charge Jury on the ground that one
Juror had expressed an opinion prior
to the drawing OF the Jury. Testimony
heard and motion granted.
State VS.. William B Savoy, ct. al,
charged with larceny. State entered
Noble Pros. Cooksey for State; Posey
& Posey for defense.
State VS.. James Hill, charged with
larceny. Submitted to Court. Verdict
guilty and sentenced to House Of Cor
rection for Is months. Cooksey for
State; W. M. Digges for defense.
Raymond Rowens excused from
further attendance as Petit Juror.
samuel G.. Ryon, Henry Fl Swami,
John 5. Greer, Jr., William nanson,
Joseph NJ. Hayden, Francis B.. +. Bur
CESS and Elisha D. Jones were drawn
oy The Court as Petit Jurors. in place
Of Allie $. Twiford placed on Grand
jury and Joseph Il. Deakins, Henr,
T. Robey, .Iohu D. Quinn and Luther NJ.
Della Excused on Monday, A. Lee
Hanson (excused 90 Thursday aud
RAYMOND Rowens licensed on sator
day., Henry H. Swami, was excused on
account Of Illness ard Robert I,
Clements was drawn in his place.
Monday. Judges camalier and Real,
on the bench.
State w. Ellery O,Brien Motion 10
ouash; motion overruled Triad h,
jury.
In the matter nj the pet;.,o, ~ Ra,oh
Warren for writ Of uabeas co,,n. ~
mapded to custody ~ sber;T "a han
tixed at $1,000
state VS. Ambrose H.wt;,. .h..a
with ,..oan c.A...s
mt, rn..a.
Tuesday Iudges csn,a,;au 90 ~,
ON the bancb sta.a II -,
uawtirs ut,ah $50
Mon.,av verd;.t ~
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FOR SALE

TWO MARES and ONE LARGE
MULE. BARGAIN, Apply,
IL. L. MUDD,
Nov. 20-3s, White Plains, Md.
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For SALE.

PAIR OF GOOD WORK MULES,
ONE BAY HORSE, years old. Work
anywhere. Good driver for ladies', also
ONE BAY MARE. IL years old, ONE
BAY COLT, 2 years oil.
For further particulars,
Apply to this OFFICE.
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-Four changes aiiowed 70 yearsT advertisers
without additional charge.
All ADVERTISEMENTS Que and payable at'er
the nrst Insertion.
Obituaries ana Personal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
vii beiusertsd At sen cent? per line.
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FOR SALE.

2s Head of Young Colts. All ages,
well bred and all sizes. Terms to suit
the purchaser. A. POSEY,
La Plata, Md,
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We offer one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case ofCatarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned. have known F i.
J Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
naliy, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. Sud by all Druggists.
Take Halls family pills for constlpa-
ion advt.
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FOR SALE.

HAY AND COAL IN ANY GUAM
THY. Apply to The La Plata supply
Company. Office in the independent
Building, La Plata, Nd. FREE De
LIVERY ANYWHERE WITHIN THE
TOWN LIMITS.
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l. CHOMET, The TAILOR,
OFFICE, Town Hall, La Plata, Nd
1-9-'14-1yr
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EIGHT TWO YEAR OLD MULE
OOLTS-Terms Easy,
r. BROOKE MATTHEWS,
Nov. POST, La Plata, Md.
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A Mice Dwelling. Barn and out
Houses at Matttwoman on the d & P.
railroad Apply to,
+. STONE p0SEY,
La Plata, Md.
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FOR RENT.

BAR & SETTING ROOM In THE
QUINN HOTEL AT INDIAN HEAD.
Apply to
A. POSEY & SON,
La Plata, Md.
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FRIDAY Nov. q. 1914

Religious Notices
PoRr TOBACCO PARISH.
Sunday, November 10Th,
Christ Church, Ii a. m.
Piney Chapel 8 D. m.
LA. WYE, Rector,
Trinity Parish.
Services at Church and Chapel on
alternate Sundays.
Next Sunday, oldiields Chapel, Holy
Communion ll.00 a. IN.
Rev. II. ". stowell,
Priest-in-c harge.
METHODIST CHuHcH.
Preaching Sunday, Nov. 20, as follows,
Pisgah II a. m. Chicamuxen ) p. IN.
Shiloh p. m. La Plata p. N.
REV. }. W. BEALL, Pastor.
Tie penticostai Church.
Meet IS for sunday, Nov. 20, as
follows:
Chicamuxeu, Sunday School, 10 a,
m. Preaching II a. m.
Pisgah, Sunday School, p. m.
Preaching, 7.so p. m.
Baptist Mission, preaching ?. nj.
A WELCOME TO ALL.
J. W. HENRY, P. G.