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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08
A Lightnipg Oyster Opener.

81 stand ready with $1,000 to open
oysters aside of any mar in the coun-
try said Mr.. Beech, Of Ridgway
Park, 70 a Philadelphia Record re.
porter. Beech is a young man, quick
in his movements and rather wiry,
When he takes up his knife the oys-
tiers fairly jump out of their shells.
Beech makes no false motions in open
ing the oysters. With one blow OF
the knife he cracks the shell. Then
the point is inserted and the shell
flies off. Upon the third motion the
oyster sails through the air toward
the dish and the she'll drops into the
bin. The proprietor Of a trade jour
nal named the Retailer offers TO wager
$500 and place Beech against the
world. He has not had any matches
for a year or so. In 1875 he opened
$50 oysters in twenty-five minutes and
six seconds, an average of three Sec
onds for each oyster opened. At an
other time he opened 100 in four min
utes and thirty seconds, requiring two
and three-quarter seconds for each
oyster. Since he has been at Ridgway
Park he has uncovered 100 oysters in
four minutes. Some of the shuekers
in Baltimore have declared their will
lingness for a match, and Beech says
he would gladly meet them and theil
peculiar method Of opening the BIZ
valves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08
Death Of Rev. Finch p. Ecruggs.

Holly Springs South, 81
On the 18th ult. Rev. Finch P.
Scruggs breathed his last, being more
than fourscore years Of age. He had
been sixty years a preacher OF the
gospel add a Methodist. lilo was a
man as much beloved by the world at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

Col. Harvey Watterson, the father
Of the Louisville Courier Journal
statesman, is a candidate for Secretary
of the Senate. He was defeated in
the caucus over two years ago by the
late Colonel Burch, who, if still alive,
would be his own successor. Colonel
Watterson is quite aged, and was in
Congress before most persons now
living we're boru.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08
Health is Wealth !

DR.. e. @. WEsT's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
q specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental Bepres-
sion, Loss of Memory, Spermatorrhea, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by ov~er-exertion, self. abuse, or
over Indulgence, which leads 10 misery, decay
and death. One box will cure recent cases.
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar a box, or six boxes for five dollars;
sent by mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With
each order received by US risk boxes, accom-
panied with Eve dollars, we will send the pur-
chaser our written guarantee to return the
money if the treatment does not effect q oure,
Guarantees issued only by A. RENKERT 4
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. 65xxxiiiiSd&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

Many persons are now recalling the
generosity of Captain HoWgateg but it
seems impossible to recall the captain.
-[Oourier Journal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

The leading Scientists OftO-dRy agree
that most diseases are caused by disOrdered
Kidneys or LIVER. If. therefore, the Kidneys
and Liver are kept In perfect order, perfect
health will be the result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able TO
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers Bafe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks a new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf Of rare value, it CEN
tains lust the elements necessary 10 nourish
and invigorate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. 1t
is a positive Remedy for all the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part ofthe body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundice,
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever. Ague, Malarial
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liver and Urinary Organs.
1t is an excellent and safe remedy for 10,
males during Pregnancy. 1t will control
Menstruation and is invaluable for Leucor-
rhoea or Falling Of the Womb. .
As Q. Blood Purifier II Is unequaled, for 1t
cures the organs that MAXI the blood.
This remedy, which has done suchw0ndersi
Is put W In the LARGEST SIZEDsB0TTIE
Of any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists and all dealers at Sl.20 per bot
tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WARNER,s
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t ia a POSITIVE
Il. I Il. WARNER & CO., Rochester, n. Y,
48xxxiiii48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

Catered g,lo fost9noe ~ ne qVuis isnn.,
econd-class matter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

Is reimbursed In great measure, to those
troubled with weak kidneys, by a judicious
use Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
invigorates and stimulates without exciting
the urinary organs. In conjunction with its
influence upon them, it %c0rrects aoidity, i'm
proves appetite, and is in every way conduc-
I've to health and nerve repose. Another
marked quality is its control over fever and
ague. and its power of preventing IL. For
sale by all druggists and dealers generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08

saturday EVENING. Oct. s, 1881.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-08
HAYES ~FAVORITES.

Reod's enc Edge Tonic assists digestiOn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
Maryland Politics,

! The mass meeting Of those opposed 10
the rule Of the Democratic party msnas
ers, WAS held at Annapolis on Tuesday
night. The meeting was attended by the
friends of both wings of the party and BY
a number OF Republicans, but is said not
to have been large. The resolutions a
depted reatfirm the platform OF the Dems,
cratic convention which assenlb ed in
Baltimore in 1874 especially he par
statingathat it shall be the duty of the
next Legislature TO Tighten the burden of
taxation in this State by aboli.hing . /
Offices not necessary for the public service
etc
DR.. Eli J. Hsnkle WAS th. first speaker
He spoke of the Democratic platform As
adopted in 1879, the pledges then made
and The failure to cary them out He al
50 referred to the failure of the Legisla-
ture to pass any of the leading reforms re-
commended by Governor Hamilton. aud
reviewed the Governors ..bomhshell" and
commented upon it. The party he said
stands just where it did before the plat
form was adopted; the expenses of the
Legislature of 1880 and The number Of EN-
ployses exceed anothing in the previous
history of the State. German and Cotton
dictated who should and who should not
hold office and the legislation of the State
and they are responsible for the corrup-
ito. of the party. The speaker concluded
by paying high tribute to Gov. Hamil-
tons ability, honesty and true Democracy.
Dr. Henkle was followed by Senator
Wells, Of Anne Arundel county, whs was
present as = spectator and took the floor
by permission ard spoke in opposition to
Mr. Henkle's arraignmeot OF the party
managers, creating = great deal of excite
nent and applause. He said that Nessrs.
Henkle, BsnBsa & Co., who low densunnc
the ring, were unquestionably charter
members Of it. There object new is to
smooth their paths for future political pre-
fermsnt. The people Of the State know
them too well, however, to put faith In
what they say. He denied that the last
Legislature had not carried out reforms,
and quoted several instances, such as max
ing provisions for funding the defense
loan, lower rate Of interest reducing the
salaries Of The adjutant general,
whsigher of live stock, inspector Of coal
mines. officers and crew Of oys er navy,
repeal of the bounty law, &c. Then came
NJ Bannon Hon r. #. Merrick WAS expect
cd to address the meeting but did not at
tend.
A true medicinal tonic, with real merit, is
Browns Iron Bitters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
SKY thousand smis grants sc raE.jfsy y
csunt froa S~et,lea AIT Nufvar

sixty thousand eur grants sEr vaE.Jn\, Z. III.
count frocs Sret!ss Ant NofNar
| The arEiS.l % iumi. graf, a. Csst. Gsrd.S
n. Ter TIE "sv. ead:sS >-'G DAY sggr-ss'-
ed 1885,
! Mrs. Del. Stewart PANEL. II, rno;hsr %
! lioa Charles PANEL aiir-oeia landIefse
meeting Tus'dsy nigh, 10 GT~npsiat n Y.
Brswn', fros Bi,t-u ara ,rn. ronic, and
not an alcoholic h.-cr.S.
/ The catch Of h.d in The Susqg.h.rh. river
h., h.sn very large during III. last -.-s .nms
ofih- finest ever seen - those w.s's having
been iaksu.
/ The ,i,r--.rond .unjs.rsarr oftle iu,-uduc-
| too % odd-Felosship toto ,hs sonnIrr was
celebrated in msny ciies sul towns 90; S.~
Enslssa on Tuesda, By Sc, p,raAes .nd
ssnquss,
| Bro~n's'roa Rj,i--. str-nsfh.- .aa LuiIt
az TIE system 4 't'.Aw,ll oonrtare. 1870. 4
The chie.ro h~>Cs Of Trad h.vr ,..,s.d
| resn'a'ioas against the .dvsr-- n al, "a,
rates from Chicago 10 the F.a,t1 Eve ut. p.r
/ Ioe poOnd., aad sAarsciSassg :, - breach
Of faith 'o~ards the shiPpsE 'r.a-
tn. Vermont " Z C.ae.a,r Sa'url.,
| us.nimogs s9oplsas resolutions uhe-.h.
M mixers IL II. eonhssce s.r.. roi 20 nas-r,
divorced pa-,i-s ssc.pt the In ao..s, sn- u her.
the c.nss OF the divorce 10 adultery.
! The annual report Of ~. Grant e,ill- Manu-.
/ fac;uriss Cenpsur, si 4 rs asIs Gs. stairs that
the ne, profits FOR Tho past ,..r ~.ee Saa. sa9
Of which SIS 600 had b-sa paid in d,rid-ns to
the stockholders
! Invalid wives snd moth--, ~ ,kiy restore!
10 health BY usin. Browns lr.u Dirsf;
A car tor tran. por,a;ion OF live fish his t-en
/ constructed bv order - the [ : Fish Com
/ mission 1t is furnished With patent r-frir-rs.
tors and f..,suings. The car III be usca 6,
| PrutlBalrd for The transportation of rsh Tor
propagation to every seciiaa Of the country.
The organizing eomaniite. OF ths mo.e,.r,
conference met 10 Paris SATURDAY Delegates
from fourteen power, were present rni,ea
States. Russis Portugal Denmark Belgium.
Italy. Greece Holland. S~iIE-riasd. Austria
/ Hungary, Norway and Sweiea England i
usrepresen,ed. NJ. CernGschi, French delegate
and Mr. Horton have been appointed 10 drsf,
questions TO he submitted to the conference
Brown. Iron Bitter. enrich tn. blood and
strengthen the muscular system.
Nr. Edward Heath, ofNew Orleans, has made a
statement in regard 10 the alleged bad irestmeu,
| of his brother. Charles Heath " no was held up
/ in the Uaited States Senate b. Mr. Dawes, OF
| Nassau usetts, As southern msrtrr. Accord
| ing 10 Edward Heath, all the allegations " hi Oh
under = forced construction, could be attributed
10 political prejudice. occurred between 1876
and 1870. Mr.. Heath admits that his sia VA.
burned eight year. ago through Carelessn.ss ~
colorsd lsborers, and presents no evidence
whatever to show that the burning Ia $3.50 VA.
il any way connected With politics In fact.
he admits that he cannot say that politics had
ANY ihing to do with il.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

Now the problem that we want the Nail,
or some of the rest of the bombsbell peo-
pie to solve is this if the original loan was
S4,OOO,OOO, and it is now reduced to So,
326, 75O, sc, and will be further reduced by
1880 20 $3,0OO,O0O; and the receipts into
the Treasury from the bounty tax "lsvied
for the purpose" and the leans combined,
have only been S161 ,s21,04, in excess of
the necessary disbursements required by
the Acts, is the Treasury indebted to the
Defence Loan, or the Defence Loan in
debted to the Treasury, which' To put
it differently: take 100000, the extent
to which the loan appears to have been
reduced, from S161 ,s21 04, the excess ci
receipts over necessary disbursements, and
how much remains for the "bossss" to
spend for other purposes 2" Doubtless
the Mail and the Governor can solve this
little problem satisfactorily. Their sole
desire is to see these "abuses" corrected.
They are actuated entirely by lofty pa
triotism, and no private animosities OF
personal ambitions in the slightest degre.
influence their action. They are true and
loyal and unselish Democrats, and no
doubt have carefully considered this mat
er and assured themselves that the
abuses they so loudly complain of have
a real existence, before they did so grave
an act as to fly into the public prints with
these charges. Doubtless, therefore, the
Governor can find the law limiting tn.
expenditures for bounties TO $4,000,00o
and the Mall can solve the little problem
we have alluded to. We shall be glad to
be enlighted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

No license shall be granted 10 sell snirituous
and FERN nted liquors or lager beer in quaint
ties not less than pint. for the sum Of eighteen
dollars and SIXTY cents, unless the person apply.
ing therefor shall also obtain a license to sell
goods. chsttles, wares and merchandise paw
ing therefor the sam hereinbe lore prescribed
according TO the amount Of his stock in trade
Licenses for Stations and Jacks The owner
or keepers of every Stallion or Jack, shall, be-
fore being permitted TO stand or station such
animal pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of some one of the counties in this State the
highest sum which he intends to ask or receive
for the season of one mare and the receipt of
the said Clerk with the seal of his Court at
tached thereto fer said sum shall be the License
for statoniug or standing such Stallion or Jack,
for one year from the date thereof; provided,
that in no case shall the sum directed to be paid
by this section for such License lie less than ten
dollars; and that every Stallion or Jack upon
which the said tax is paid shall be exempt from
all other State tax.
ANY owner or keeper stationing or standing
any Stallion or Jack without license Shall for
felt and pay twice the sum authorized and re-
quired TO be paid in the last preceding section
one-half to the State and The other half TO the
informer.
BY instructions received from, the
Treasury Department at the Clerks Office, all
persons applying for license Of any kind lex
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
IN MEMORIAM

Passed away from this life on the 10Th Of
March, 1881, al clock, 7. NJ, ALICE PER
Rim widow of W. &. Fitz Hugh, and
daughter of the late T II Jones, Of Black Hall
Castle, County Kildare, Ireland
''Her whole life was devoted to the welfare
of others, in patience. under long suffering, and
in doing the will Of Him she so loved to wor-
ship. A true christian, beloved by all who
knew her, and the idol OF her family, her place
on this earth can never be filled; but the heav-
emily gates are open 10 her for bright reunion
with the loved ones gene before, in the land
where sorrow dwelleth not, and the weary are
at rect. Words would be inadequate TO express
the deep sorrow her death has Occasioned in
the stricken household" But God who
knowelh the hearts of all, viii, In His mercy
soothe their anguish, aud give them the con-
ISOLATION that the world cannot give" pc.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
SWuyp hcfIrS


! II he oai. be administered br fore Justtc-
Of tie Prsrs r1t Of ~. estfnt, in hich tie ap
( pltr9tsou mode, there must be atIarhsd the
le~rtttraie ~ the Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF
. The count, go shGsb tGe Justice rrs,drs
/ Prr,"As may eel SAT- 70 eur. h.h ia March.
I April ani NsN witfout license
/ Lic,Ht,s 10 Ordi-srir, srA Tarsrr Es,psrs
Fse itrwn.r. 10 ordInsiI. and tavern kee pers to
sc u spurious or feEme't,d h9aor. lager be e.
~ quantities ic,. thsn put, a, any upe time.
ave a. follow: Provided l'tat tie apple ant
shshSirsi hr rrcumne nded 10 the Clerk b, t~o
respectable Ir Old, = uf hts inan-diote sirin.
~, and shall make oath b, fore SAID Clerk that
he has bona tide Isnd ithout intending to eVaht
the require u'e0t> 81 lis artcie } provided and
expect. ~ unsIutsin SIX g'tud beds. with .ufh
Gent covering usrrr iur--suJ IhFre rooms NOR,
than sufficient ioE tor private uses.i sad urdI-
nary keeper, with siaUiIsEg aEd prusendrr lot
tiy- horses 81 least IT said applicant resides
| ~ The CItS OF Baltimore. That he has provided
and expects 10 maIntatn twelve good beds with
covering a. aforesaid AMI >IN ruofas
| TIE said aPPicant i, also 10 make oath be
! fore the Clerk a. 10 the rate Of rrht or anuua
value 81 tie house At or ~ whirh thy business,
To be authorized by the iicense may be done.
or intended Ia be done
II tl,e rental or annual value Is not
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

TIC applicant nu.i eltitr make nalh. a. here.
tolorc before Tie Clerk Of tie C,rruit Court
10 Tie count, shrrr hr Il. engaged IN ru. .r-s.
OF the amount 81 srods t,ji or bard >, th- pfin.
cipsl of >sIr ~ the rata aa, br asin,ln
,ssred by Justice II TIE Pcaee. ~s,n t,.o per
son wanting I"e licenses .pPl.rs ,broash an
seni II tie latter COURSE - adopted. tic fol
| lo~,n- ior,n IN ~ dee media ,nticirt, compl,
snr- wIth tie act:
/ Ck4ri,, Cosafp. IL trf.
= On ltI<--ias Ut--l>1g before The sub.
.rriber. Justice Of to Peace - the STATE o
Maryland. N sod f"T .srt county rer.,rshy sp-
4 pesrrd---. suf DECLARED that ne iHirnds t.
kFplJ far trader Hcen.e uDdsr ne - s-rttor
- T-arr rTt5nu,e >se'gat,, So. 10 Tie C-Irrs
( u The Circuit Cour, f.r G. sri-> county. ,nu
made oath thsi the sUsounl nf The stock "i good
general, kept on han! hy BIN or BE- ~ eenesrr
~ rAtss n - ,.kagsS. ~ esse 1t - pattr-r
ship a the pstcFai .r2son oi sale. or Is tn,
applicant las not previously Engaged 70 sucl
trade taai r., rwaust IN, siork 81 ped, rrkir
81 rTpseis 70 Keep. Ss-,l doe, not Tor vail not
( .Xcrcd s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
On or before the FIRST DAY ofMAY.


under The T. - re. present.. j n, sad laws for
lh- iutracttrr :.tr,.I
= Those iulrrr,tei ~. Eoi,h..,l al lie following
rtquIrrn.en', al tb~ licctsr Law:
Tsdfis LiesEst -Ghe smguh To Ur pad b,
ir3arf. t#r Herf.>e tic .nioubt uf stock at the
pr,urV - >cr>n7 Isl >nir ty-be sts-,, un'er OATH
- a. toi|"us: II t,is .rpll:ant's stock IA irad'
does not IssfL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
Des Noines Iowa State Register. |

We notice the following in an exchange
Mr. G. B. Havever, Foreman Ny IN H. s
B. Co.. suffered for eight days with terrible
psin in the back, almost to distraction, uu,il
he lie rd ofand used ST. Jacobs Oil, Que bet
tie of which cured him completely.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
ERIF F'S
LICENSE NOTICE.
To MERCHANTS TRADERS AND
OTHERS.

1 Ill persons aud bodies c"rPoT. ate or polite,
~ 40 Chsrlr> County, who are ur >hatt be ex,
ercI>inG OF pus,iItsg -any hasme>s. or stall be
doIns any act ur tang. or .ilalf he IN the occu-
patton oil any house or piaCr tor tie purpose for
shlCff = lv'ir-~ - rlte ~ ccSsarv ~ the law.
Of Man liant. are n-r, ht 81 10 abiaIH Il Ii
CEASE TtHrr n. suEit.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

Licenses 10 Rsiaiitrs ef Spurious or Ftrmtnitd
Liquors or Lager Beer.-1he amount Of license
to be paid by retailers OF spirtsous or ferm-nt.
ed liquors or Eager beer are a. follows II the
Tue OF their stock in trade be
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
lSpringfeld. Mass Republican ]

Edgar T. Page, Esq, Druggist, writes US
from Chicopee Falls. that Mr.. Albert Guenther,
under Wild. Hotel has used ,h.tremarksble re-
NEEDY. ST. jacobs Oil. for = severe case efrhsu-
matism and il ired him a. If 10y magic. He also
used il with great success among his horses, in
case OF sprsins, sores etc. and it cured every
time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

New life, vigor, and strength given 10 the
aged and inirm ~ Browns Iron Btters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29
News ef the week =.

Punv, weak aEd stckir ,a,ii - u-rd
Brosas Iron Biuers IL Wi strengthen.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

Browns Iron Bittsrs contain all essential
ingredients for q true TOME.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-29

AT
PAFFS, 90 King Street,
Aiexandria, Va.
Ny stock for the Spring and Summer Is now
in, and can say without fear Of con---
trAdlcu thai it is the inca uest line Of
BOOTS, SGa>fS and SLIPPERS
For LAlI-s dNGentlemen and Children s wear
81 ever opened in the city. a07
( As there 'ss no goods among them from com.
mon AUCTION houses from the.North.
Which propose to sell as Tow a q g0cd -
Gle CAN'BE SOLD FOR,
But not lower than the material cost "a some
Houses advertise. -''
My Manufacturing department IS. seo5a
Is COMPLETE, AND MAKE
TO order anything in my lae in workman.
like manner, guaranteeing satisfaction
to every customer
10 addition TO my large stock of ready made
Goods from the 4t
BEST NORTHERN FACTORItSI
| have on hand II large
Stock OFuy OWN uAvr