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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
Hog Cholera Meetings.

1t is planned to hold possibly 20 meet
ngs in different parts of the county alC
the opening one will be held at L;
Plata on Tuesday evening, July IL, a
which time the following program will
be given:
1. Music by the Clark Orchestra.
2. Ten-minute speech, Summer Pas
ture for Hogs" by Mr.. T. W
Drinkerd.
3. Vocal solos, Sunshine of You
Smile and aMacusha," by Mt
William Mcpherson; accompa
MIST Miss Jane Mcpherson.
A. Ten-minute speech, Good Hog
Well Kept" by Mr.. ]. ]. Poole.
5. Vocal solo by Miss Nellie Gray.
6. Ten-minute speech, profitable
Raising" by Senator4F Wagner
Z Monologue, by Mech, "How to
S. Twenty-minuty Hogs by DR.. S
Keep Hey.
S, by Winifred and Mary
Q. Hutchins
10. Twenty-minute speech, Hog Chol-
era by DR.. |. K. Anterior
IL. Sketch ''The Iceman." by Myrtlt
Appel, Viola Clark, Alvin Ape
and Mitchell Cochrane.
The program will begin promptly at
8 o'clock. You are invited
When meetings are announced fol
your neighborhood arrange to attend
What you will learn regarding til,
management and care Of hogs will prove
profitable, even though hog choler;
never occurs in your locality.
Failure on the part of the farmer
and stock raisers to attend these meet
ings means that Charles County vii
continue to suffer large and unnecessar.
losses from this dread disease.
gsasR. l.. CHUTE, County Agent.
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Navy Needs Men.

The United States Navy needs
large number of mechanics to fill
its complement to the newly au-
thorized strength OF 10000 men.
There is a special need of machin-
lists, plumbers. blacksmiths, carpen-
tiers and ship-htters.
Young men going into the navy
with experience in any of these
trades open to themselves oppor-
tunities for advancement that are
not offered except on rare occasions
in civilian life.
The pay IS good to begin with,
and those showing satisfactory--r..,
| chax are raised to the grade OF
while. -sv Officer in very short
Machinists ns4
have had previous Ct necessary ~.
marine engines and equipfhhee.ss but hi
those having had such experience
will, Of course, be given the pref
erence.
There is also an urgent need 70
bakers in the navy, and the recruit
ing authorities at Baltimore are es
pecially anxious TO hear from
young men experienced in thi
trade. This branch Of the servic
also pays well from the beginning
and promotions are rapid in tn
cornmissary rating.
Lieutenant M. A. Leahy, office
in charge of the United States re
cruiting station at Baltimore,
anxious to receive the assists'State
patriotic citizens all qYien to enlist
in encouraging. seis always glad tc
IN the DETERMINATIONS inquiring
reGff the service.
Minors desiring to enlist in the
navy must have the written con
sent of their parents or legal guard
ian. In order that this may be
properly presented to the recruiting
authorities, forms for this purpose
have been supplied by the Navy
Department.
These forms and all other infor.
nation concerning navy enlist
ments can be obtained from til,
nearest postmaster, directly from
| the navy recruiting station, Calver
and Lexington streets, Baltimore
or from the navy recruiting sub
stations at Cumberland and Hagers
town.
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The Baltimore Star
The Leading Ey~ains Paper OF the

The Leading Ev~ainR Paper Of the
S0nth.
The Baltimore Star established uEust
II, 1908, by the publisher o. The HATH
more American, has woa its place AS the
Representative evening paper Of the
South. Il gives more news aud mere
reading matter than any other Afternoon
paper in Maryland. It is especially rich
In partments--tinanciel, sporting,
society, children, woman, and TO these
departments the best writer's Of A aefiea
- regular contributors. The Star iE
for a;ssat home paper, with something
cLssrtni member Of the family 1t is a
tartai,,1n. fspaper, with plenty Of en-
taking it. Hose Y ~ sts - Aee ~
The Star Is slabeFately iIlu7vs~-----s.
has the firss photographs Of importans
events. les portraits Of leading men and
women are unequaled.
The Star has two great news services.
with wires direct to It's offices from all
ifarts of tie world. TIE Star has wire
less equipment. It USES sYery modern
> invention and tie 8est enterprise to get
all the news59a.
The star is diGereut FROM other South.
y ern pspers, It has quality 81 It's own
vi ONK CENT A COPY. tlne month
81 cents three months, Is cents on'
gear, s..
HELIX AGNuS, Manager aid PubliShe
c, 6. FULTON s. CO.,
Anerscaa BuAding, Baltimore, nd
I0t-@d
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
Win Diplomas.

A number Of students in the public
schools of Charles county have been
successful in winning the coveted Palm
er Diplomas for penmansfip. Penman-
ship is one of the necessary parts Of
education that counts for much, par
ticularly in after years when the young
take their places in the world.
AT Waldorf. Misses Katherine Robey
and Lillian Adams, seventh and sixth
grade, respectively, have received their
final diplomas in this system. Miss
Helen Smith, Of the same school, was
eligible for final diploma, but owing
TO sickness was unable to take the ex-
animation.
The pupils at the La Plata public
school also continue enthusiastic over
the Palmer Method OF Penmanship
Those who received diplomas this year
are as follows; Misses Pearl Haislip
Carrie Clements, Louise and Emma Rid
die Three others won improvement
certificates and hope for diplomas mex
year. The method has proved Of grea
value in these schools and the teacher.
are to be commended for interest dis
played by their pupils.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the Orphans Court for Charles
county, S S.


La Plata, Mo, June 10, 1917
Ordered by the Court that william
K. Clark, administrator Of William r,
Arnold, deceased, give the notice re.
CURED by law TO the creditors Of th.
said William P. Arnold, deceased, Il
exhibit their claims; legally authenti
Gated, by advertisement published il
some newspaper print d and published
IN Charles county. Maryland, once in
each ofthree successive weeks.
True copy--T'est:
CHARLES N. DEMENT,,
Register Of Wills for Charles county
This is to give notice, That the sub.
scrlber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of charles county, Mary.
land, Letters of Administration on the
Personal Estate OF
WILLIAM p. ARNOLD,
late Of said county. deceased All per
sons having claims against said de-
ceased's estate are hereby warned 10
EXHIBIT the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber on or before the 22nd day
OF December, 1917. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
MT OF said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand. this 22nd day
Of June, 1917
WILLIAM R. CLARK.
Administrator of William P. Arnold,
deceased.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
All Ships Must Have Government
License,

INFORMANT MEASURE AFFECTING VS.
Sells NAVIGATING Firth DISTRICT
NAVAL. Waters
The Secretary Of the Navy has d.
rected that all vessels engaged in the
navigation Of waters comprised in Naval
Districts shall be licensed II is not
the intention to place any undue restric-
ton on traffic, but the character Of
vessels navigating the waters Of the
districts and the character Of the per
sons operating the same must be
known.
Persons taking out licenses must sub
nit satisfactory reference as 10 loyalty
and intention. Licenses must be carried
on board vessels for which issued, and
The license numbers must be exhibited
in such way as to make easy the
recognition OF licensed vessels
Licenses for vessels belonging to
yacht or boat clubs or to companies
may be obtained through such clubs or
companies. Blank forms will be given
hese clubs and companies upon request.
lblsvk forms for applications for
licenses 70 navigate all the waters Of
the Filth Naval District may be oh
tanned from Captain v. w. Joynes, Nc
Newt Building, Norfolk, Virginia, and
s sh2,iea ,gn. tof il,sAzes must be made
navigate si.,,oh defensfs permitted to
| the Fifth Nava, District, et17 areas in |
night, until properly licensed, r%v or /
aIty for violating the Regulations.
seribed for defensive sea areas follows
aAnv master Of vessel or other PCT
| .--.4t,., tbe vicinity of a defensive
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06

Died at her late home near the VII
lage Of Indian Head on FRIDAY las
Mrs. Laura Martin, aged So years, III,
deceased was the widow Of the ja1,
Charles Martin She leaves survivins
her several children She was sistei
OF Mr. William Robey, Of Pomfret
Her funeral took place on Sunday fol.
lowing and interment was made in the
9urying ground Of St. Charles Episcopal
Church. Messrs. Lomax and Penn had
charge Of the funeral.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
Happy Party.

Little Miss Marguerite Carrico, the
only daughter Of Doctor Carrico, Bry-
antown. gave a birthday party to many
young friends last Thursday evening.
The little charm was perfect hostess,
and besides playing many games the
little ones enjoy so much. she enter
tanned her guest with many delicacies
~ the season and extended 10 each a
happy goodbye upon leaving,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06

The Colored beneficial Society Of
Cobb Neck was among the organiza-
tons which during the recent campaign
for the sale Of liberty bonds dis
played its patriotism and public spirit
BY applying for one Of the 500 bonds,
This was a commendable spirit upon
the part Of the society, Charles Sheir-
burn is President Of the Society and
Daniel w. Butler, Secretary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
County Tax Rate Sl.1O.

The Beard of County Commissioners
on Friday last signed the levy and fixed
the tax rate for the year 1917 at $11o.
This is 5 cents lower than last year
The State tax rate will be SO So cents.
making the total State and county tax
rate 81. 46 SIP. The State tax rate is
increased from 80 1-3 cents to SO 5-12,
making an increase of 1-6 cents As a
whole the rate is 11-12 OF cent less
than last wear.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06


Died at the Georgetown University
Hospital, June 23d, 1917, Mrs. Tessie
Kloss, beloved wife Of Mr.. Fred Kloss,
Of Ballston, Va, in the 3Tth year Of
her age. The deceased had been suf-
fering for some time with throat trouble
and gradually grew worse and was
taken to the hospital where an opera
ton was performed. from which she
never recovered. She was the daugh-
ter OF the late John Murphy and Mrs
Kate Murphy of this county, and leaves
many friends and relatives to mourn
her untimely death. She was a devoted
wife and mother and faithful mem
Der Of the Holy Catholic Church. Be
sides her husband and FIVE small chill
dren she is survived by mother, three
brothers and three sisters-Mrs. Agnes
Forrest. Of Baltimore; Mrs. Nettie
Biundon. Of Rockville, and Miss Blanche
Murphy. Of this county. and Messrs
Budd, Horace, and Dolor Murphy, Of
this county. Funeral services were held
on Monday. June 25th, at the church
in Clarendon, Va, where she always
ttended. and interment was made in
= cemetery at Fails Church, Va. May
4 ~ Mn peace
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
FRIDAY July 6 1917


NJ. E. CHURCH South
Preaching Sunday. July 8. as fol
lows;
Bethel II a. m.
La Plata p. m.
Dentsyille ; p. m.
L. D. ATKINS. Pastor.
.isgah II a. m.
Shiloh SIP. m.
Indian Head s .. N
by Rev. j. R. Wood. J. P.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
The colored Farmer and Housewife.

The colored Farmer and Housewife.
Farmers Cooperative Demonstration
and Canning Club Home Demonstration
work has been sent to the colored citi-
zens OF Prince Georges. Charles and
St Mary's counties. Mr. James F.
Armstrong has been appointed agent for
the above-named counties and Miss M.
Eslanda Smith as been appointed to
serve in Charles and St Mary's eoun-
ties Seat Pleasant, Prince Georges
county. is the headquarters Of Mr.. Arm
strong, and La Plata is the headquar-
tiers of Miss Smith.
The agents for the white people were
very kind to aid the newly appointed
agents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06

asst Sat. ses Virginsa Winkler, wifi,
ness and waspkler departed s'-s-.iii.
Shiloh Nethodislser lingering III
Atkins officiating. Sun evening =
tended by a large concouts es' - !
aud relatives Of ner immedla.w.se,s :" :,
She leaves husband and three y
children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
DANCE
AT
Chapel Point
WEDNESDAY, July 18th,
DADE & co. MUSICIANS.
Tenant Wanted.

A tenant for the year 1918. Farm
contains several hundred acres. Ten
ant v it'll team. May contract for long
er period For further particulars APP
ply to,
ADRIAN & F. STONE PoSEY.
Attorneysfor Owner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
Menorian.

Died suddenly at her late home, Long
Branch, New Jersey, on June 18th last,
of acute indigestion. Mrs Lucy Wood
son, daughter Of the late Hannibal and
Georgiana Milstead, of this county.
The deceased was sister of Mrs. John
Neal and Mr.. George Milstead. of this
county. Her remains were inferred in
Mount Zion Cemetery, Washington, D.
c. May her soul rest in peace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-07-06
TUESDAY, July 10, 1917,

begianing at 900 A. NJ. to fill the fol
lowing vacancies:
3 full scholarships, carrying Board
and tuition.
tuition scholarships carrying tut
ton only.
Unlimited number of Agricultural
Scholarships, carrying tuition only.
All those contemplating taking thess
examinations should notify Prof. R. Fl
Lee Reich, Principal. either personally
or by letter prior to July It'll.
BY order OF the Board Of Trustees,
WALTER NJ. PAGE, President,
R. LAURIE MITCHELL, Secretary.
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FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

The Board Of County Commissioners
of Charles County will meet in its office
in La Plata on
JULY 10th, 1917,
for the purpose Of transactihg mis-
ceilaneous business.
GEO. A. WADE, Clerk.
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scholarship Examinations.

Public examinations for scholarships
to MeDonough Institute will be held
at the School on
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FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

Two 6 room houses in La Plata with
gardens. In good repair. Apply to,
a. P0SEY, La Plata, Md.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
Washington Officials Say
Conditions in Italy Are Menacing

slaughtered by thousands This has
made The shortage OF hog meat and
fats acute.
The shortage OF beef. milk. butter
and cheese Is keenly felt short inn
ports led to the slaughter OF one-fourth
Of ltaly's herds. which has accentuated
Tie crisis in beef, milk, butter and
cheese.
olive oil is used for cooking almost
exclusively. All bread is O very dark,
heavy war bread Some OF 10 tastes
fairly good, some doesn't. Black bread,
soaked in olive oil, is a much used
though desplsed dish.
This shortage has brought an cm-
barge on food exports and practically
wiped out the big exporters business
In rice. macaroni, cheese and other
milk products, fresh and dried fruits,
oil, chesinuts. vegetables, forage and
fish preserved in oil.
Meals in public places arc rlgidly
regulated. The serving Of butter or
cream. or dishes garnished with eggs,
is unlawful No lunch OF whatever
price can contain more than two dishes,
no meal Ia carte can contain more
than three. Railway restaurants may
open only one hour before the depart
ure OF the first train and remain open
only one hour after the departure OF
/ tho last train.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

two evening patrols. four Of which are
already hard at work.
Two groups Of Brownie Scouts meet
regularly and graduate into the Girl
Scouts at i2 years OF aer.
Twenty-one little boys from 10 Q
years meet every Wednesday afternoon
in the Froebel group, and the same
number Of girls on Friday afternoon.
The gymnasium is reserved for girls
on Monday and Wednesday evenings,
and for boys, on Tuesday. Thursday and
Friday evenings.
The house is always open to visitors
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
PEOPLES settlement NOTES

40 i3O o'clock on Monday afternoon
November g., an association meeting
win he held ot this house. where plans
win be made for The winter, and re-.
port given Of The work Of the last three
months.
The most important item in this win
ier's schedule will be the work for the
md Cross
knitting classes and war cooking
demonstrations VIII be a regular feature
of the house program. The evening
girls clubs and the afternoon and even
ing Girl Scouts, are showing much in
tercst IN assisting with this work, and
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
By GEORGE MARTIN,
(United Press slaIT CorrespondenI.


WASHINGTON, Nov. Confidential
s1yices from Italy to ehe American
government today painted a picture Of
q cold and hungry populace which
officials consider men6cing.
lf is a matter Of common knowledge
among Washington newspaper men
lht conditions in the Empire OF the
ancient Romans are far worse than the
public has been permitted TO know.
There is practically no coal for pri-
,atn consumption 10 is said that not
single FIRE viii be lighted this win
in any hotel or private home IN
Isl. Pine cones and old newspapers
ned in iron buckets give all the
the public at large gels.
fhe army Is hard hit too. owing
DO lack Of coal. Italy has been COM
PEELED 10 quit makine Of cann0ns. She
gets her artillery supply from Great
Britain. other manufactures have no
soal at all
ltaly's pre-war coal imports were
$4,000 tons Her present war minimum
Is 100000 tons. She has had 90 reduce
lhat 20 $4,000 tons. and even of this
she has been able TO get only about 66
per cent Her reserve supplies have
been entirely exhausted.
Drastic food control has failed TO
solve ltalys food shortage troubles.
Prices are fxed. every person is ration
ell food products are directly con-
Toled by The government
sugar Is so short that there IS no
such thing as cake In tho entire ma
lion IN Rome. Genoa. Naples and
Florence ihey have what they call
cake. TO Is really bread with "a largo
proportion Of rice floor. Using sugar
On cooking is crime punishable by
heavy fine They have tried 90 use
faccarine, but il Is "a coal-tar product
nnd very unhealthy.
ENcent at rare intervals, eggs are
given 10 no one but inyalids and nurs-
ing mothers There are two meatless
DAYS week. Even on the five meat
days meat no TO eat is hard TO get
Jt po such thing as veal 10 Is a
crime TO XIII calves or sheep. Chickens
are rare treat.
Restaurants and cafes may keep open
only a few stipulated hours day
some days a,Very short time Salted
isli has come into general use.
There is an acute shortage Of all
cereals Corn cannot be fed TO hogs
under the law. As this order prac-
iically wiped out the hog raising in
dustry in the provinces Of Modena.
Parma, Reggie. Emilia. Fcrrara and
H9venna. the hogs were ordered
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

the woman's Club has voted to make
Red Cross work a vital part OF their
winter schedule.
Cooking classes under the direction
OF Miss Caudell and Miss Brown. Of the
Womens College, Newark, and Miss
Marion VALE begin this week with a full
registration.
over forty Girl Scouts, under the di-
rection Of Miss Margaretta Miller, MISS
Corinne Mendinhall and Miss Sarah Mem
dinhall are learning semaphore signal
ing, military drilling, and qualifying for
the Scout tests.
There are TO ba three afternoon and
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
MeIba Toilet
Preparations

are unsurpassed in purity
and healthfulness.
Skin Cleanser, jar SOC
Rice Powder, box 25c
Opera Face Powder, LOO
Melba Talcum Pdr. Csc
Rose Talcum Powder Csc
Perfumes, per oz.....1.50
Toilet Waters, A ozs. LOO
Melha Sachet Pdr.....1.00
Melba Rose Blush 25c
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

Straight line plated models, with white
satin collars and cuffs and trimming of
kerami plush; in navy brown and
green; all sizes.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Got small bottle OF Danderine at any
drug store for a few cents, pour a little
into your hand and rub well into the
scalp with the finger tips BY morning
most. II not all. of this awful scurf VIII
have disappeared. Two or three appli-
cations will destroy every bit Of dand-
ruff: stop scalp itching and falling hair.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

and friends Of the Settlement are in
vited to visit the classes at any time.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09

The Want Ads have planetary yibra-
tions Of great helpfulness during the
present month.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
for clearance-Saturday
100 Tailored
Suits at 1875
formerly up to $s4.5o.

Comprising the seasons most successful
styles, in an interesting selection of the
most wanted materials and colors.
Evening journal., 1917-11-09
Exclusive Model
Suits at $500
formerly up to $3.50.

One-of-a-kind, ultra-fashionable modes,
embodying the highest class of tailoring
and design. Fine fabrics and genuine furs
are effectively combined.
Second Floor.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-09
Government Tax on Railroad Passenger
 Tickets and on Freight

Nov. ] the railroads of the country were compelled by Act of Congress to begin charging s percent additional on passenger licKets and 3 percent on freight rates; that is, the government has imposed these war taxes and the railroads of the country are compelled To collect them and turn them over 10 the government.
 The tax on passenger tickets will be collected by the agent if the passenger purchases ticket al the window, the conductor to collect the tax if 1t be a cash fare.
 To illustrate the increased tax tm- posed on passenger fares, one illustrs- ton will suffice. The fare from New York to Boston is s p, and on a limit ed ,train S725, and the war tax to be paid by the passenger on these tickets will be 42c and soc including 10 per cent tax on Pullman fare, respectively, making the amount to be collected by the ticket agent or by the conductor x5.67 and $7.s5 respectively.
 The percent tax of the government on freight vii. be collected 6y the freight agent.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-09
Thompson News

Mr. and Mrs. k. Smith and simuel krebbs of Providence spent the week end in New York visiting William Smith who is now in Camp Miils, Hempsted, l.. l.
 Mrs. William Leake of Brooklyn, New York and Mrs. Julia Weich or Dover, N. H., are visiting their fhthef, Thomas Ryan.
 Miss Gertrude Russ spent the Weeh end with Miss Ethel baker, faoyah. Howard Adams of Providence spent Thursday with friends.
 Mir and Mrs. Fred Smith spent the week end with k. Smith and lahiiy'
 Mrs. John Bernklow visited in Hart lord several days.
 Miss Pearl Perry has returned 10 Miss Beebe's, her tthupb being much better
 Miss Helen Weeder spent several days with her parents in Worcester.
 Miss Nellie Ryan.is seriously Ill At her sister $ in Webster.
 Mrs. Henry Davis visited friends ID rfoVldence several days, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Sandstfom sfe spending the vinter ln Boston "ith Miss Alice Reed.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Elliott of Dud. icy spent Sunday with +. smith anu fsmiIy.
 The Thompson w. C. T. u' VIII hold its next meeting with Mrs. oiins yoslin in East Thompson at me ususi nour on Thursday, Nov. loth. rope, how May the HousewiF hnleiehtlt Conserve Food. A good sttendance Is | |expecied.