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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1882-02-23
Chs westerns FlOsds.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22d Reports
from the Ohio, Mississippi and
Missouri valleys show the floods in
most cases on the increase and seri.
GUS losses are reported everywhere.
At Helena six children were
drowned on Col. Ellis's plantation
yesterd day while being conveyed to
q place of safety.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1882-02-23
Tsuancc aad securities.

NEW YORK, Feb 17.-Silver
bars, ia; money, SOS; govern
ments strong; stocks, weak, lower;
w u, 7s4; Quicksilver, IL; Pacific.
4Is; Marip osa, 4; Wel'a Fargo, 124;
New York Central, 1921; Erie, 374;
Panama. 100; Union Pacific, 1l63
bond, lis; Central Pacific, 80;
bonds, l13s; Sutro, {.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1882-02-23
Touching m esn orsat

CLEVELAND, Feb. PA com.
mittee representing ex Confederate
soldiers of Cincinatti visited Mrs.
Garfield at Mentor, to-day, and
presented her with a beautiful
memorial tribute to James A. Gar
field, in the shape of sympathetic
and eulogistic resolutions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Death of Colonel jenkins.

We are panied to announce the death of
Col. John W. Jenkins, which took place at his
residence in this county on Sunday evening
| last. Col. Jenkins was one of the most prom
inent and well-known citizens of the county,
and was universally esteemed for his courteous
and genial Manners and well-known public
spirit. Though naturally Of a robust constitu-
tion and fine physique, he had been in failing
health for some time past, suffering with a
complication of disorders He visited the Sar-
atogc Springs during the past season for the
benefit of his health, and returned apparently
much improved but aho.t two weeks ago he
suffered relapse and gradually sank, and died,
as stated, on Sunday last, quietly and in the
midst of the large family he has reared, the
abSent members Of whom had been summoned j
to his bedside by the news of his extreme ill
ness.
Col. Jenkins was native of Charles county
and son oi the late Judge Jno. l. Jenkins, and
was, at the time of his death, in The Gath year
of his age. He was educated ass civil engineer
and, when young man, pursued that avoca-
ton for a number of years in the employ Of
the b. Il O. K. Il. Co. lie married Miss Emily
Gardiner, a most exemplary lady of this county
and raised family of ten children-6 sonS and
1 daughtevS-who now survive him. Mrs
Jenkins preceded him t" the grave few years
ago. Col Jenkins was distinguished for his
public spirit, and was for a long time plomiu-
ent in The political affairs of this section OF the
State. lie formerly Wing, but lef; that
party, previous to the organization of the
Know Nothing purity, and became atIi.i-tei
with the Democrats. He was elected to a seat
in the House OF Delegates in the days OF his
early manhood ard served one term TO
the great satisfaction of his constituency after
which he declined reelection. He wa.
elected to the Maryland Senate in 1861,
and served unit! loG5, when he WAS reelected.
and continued in Office until the Constitution
OF 1867 was adopted. He dad not again hold any
public office, but was always up TO the time of
his death, recognized MS prominent political
leader and active and consistent Democrat
He was at home most hospitah!e gentleman.
and his lioera hospitality was shared by
large circle of friends.
His funeral took place on Tuesday, and was
largely attended. He was inferred in the
graveyard al Pomtret Catholic Church, having
died in the communion of that fai,h, his sons
acting as pail bearers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27

Ba'my autumn.
Charge Sir Night.
Democratic Mass meeting on Tuesday.
Fox-hunting is now In order.
Four comets have been discovered thus
far this year.
The days are now shortening at the rate
of about = minutes each "a hours.
Work, Democrats, from now until No
vembcr ! h, for the election of Chapman
and the judicial ticket.
Mr.. liolton appears to have rather
poor holt on the allegian of the more res
pectable Republicans of the district.
Fresh fish are now all that the lover OF
such delicacies could desire; they are fat
fresh and delicious.
The protracted meeting at the NJ. f
Church at Newtewn, conducted 10y Rev.
F. NJ Strother. closed on SUndry night.
Mr.. Forbes Midd on suffered a painful
"ou"u o' Tue D"'''' a. 70" "'''" ''S'
wen ~ " s""'en s'"'' "' u ''i l"
which he WAS engaged.
The services at Cornwall is Neck ChurcS
on 'ast Sunday were rendered nearly an
hour lac by the large number oi children
presented 1or oaptl'm. I"rn""llls Neck
see'n' - '' 'i''','"''S SUSTAINING '"e '''''
~ VI "'' ao'" Gnu ''''''''" e''''
Landlord Farratl is preparing room
IN his hotel at La Plata Tor pr. b Tker, OF
baltimore VINO VIII open an apo'he'afy
shoP' ana VIII ais"' we uhders ana engage
IN the practice OF medlcIne. Alas poor
Mr.. b. II. Padgett has resigned his clerk
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Double Wedding.

The social event of the season, Was the
double wedding at Christ p. f. Church in this
village yesterday morning, Mr.. Pere Wilmer
Jr, and Mr.. Allison Wilmer two brothers
being the fortunate grooms and Miss Amelia
Somerville Matthews daughter of MAJOR VIM.
g. Matthews and Mrs Forbs nee Miss Mary
Elizabeth Ferguson, being the happy brides.
There was quite large and refined gathering
of young people, and people of matnrer years.
to witness the ceremony, ana wish the young
couples eol speed or the happy Journey Of
matrimonial life. The ceremony WAS very
impreSSively performed by the Rev. c. Nell
son of Bethlehem, PennSy lvania, shortly after
eleven o'clock, after which the newly welded
couples held AN informal reception in the
church ward, where they received the congrAt-
uliIi9nS o. their numerous friends, which being
Over they took h. midday train for tour
in the North. We regret that the ShortnesS of
our force this week, and overcrowd ded space
prevents US from giving more extended no.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Port Tobacco VinGicatrC.

We referred two weeks ago TO an extraor-
dinariy huge pumpkin which had been exhib-
tied to our astonished devil by The denizeus OF
La Plata, and were, with our usual fairne>, IN
clined to give that prelentious little burg the
credit of be n ahead Of our aRcient and enter
prising town in the matter of pumpkins Now,
however, we are informed that our good and
unsuspectng devil WAS cruelty deceived by til.
willy La Plataus The facts are that that phen.
omenal pumpkin was grown almost uithtn III.
corporate itmits Of Port Totacco upon the farm
OF Mr. Robertson adjacent to our town, and wai
pulled from the vine and carried off to La
Plata TO bolster up the courthouse boom. So
it seems that Port Tobacco is really entitled 10
that pump in, and La Plata has been guilty oi
deception. But even if that were no, so, we
have now in our office specimen Of the veget-
able kingdom, grown on the farm of Mr. John
Cooking adjoining our village, that will LAY
clear over that pumpkin. 1t is in the shape
Of a ,guah 3 feet and > inches Tong by measure
ment. Any one who doubts the accuracy OF
this statement can have proof thereof by calling
at our oflic' where this monster vegetable wiIl
be On exhibition for some weeks. The fact
that La Plata should have to resort TO sucb
pretenscs as these to bolster up the waning
Court house movement shows how completely
the bottom has fillen out Of the measure. Try
again gentlemen.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
A Flying Visit.

Jndge Ford paid our village a flying visit
on Friday last. He drove up from Leonard
town and was on his way to Upper Marlboro
to hear some appeal cases that had been post
ron d from the late term Of court Of that coun-
tv. H took the train at noon on Satur lay
for his destination. The Judge is lookn :
quite well and hearty and seems most sanguine
of his election in the present contest He spoke
cheeringly of his prospects and thought if the
Democrats elsewhere will give him the same
support as those in his native county he will
have no trouble whatever in Leating Mr..
Crane. We are sure our Democratic friends
here will pull off their coats and 90 actively to
work for the Judge, for we cannot afford 10
lose his genial and whole-soulcd honor from
our Bench, and our people would much miss
his periodical visits to US during the terms Of
court We have no fear, however, that they
are tired of The Judge, ani we feel sure that
everyqne will do his part to have him continue
his visits among US fer the next fifteen years
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
.Ois That Bari ="

Mr.. Hart B. HoIton, Republican candidate
for Congress in the fifth Maryland district, has
been here in company with Mr. Orson Adams,
OF the sialwart, and Mr. Adam F. King, of the
half-brcd faction OF Maryland Republicans
making arrangements for prosecution OF Mr.
Holton' 5 campaign. They called on Secretary
Chandler and al The the rooms of the Rcpubl-
can campaign committee. At the committee a
gentle intimation y as thrown cut that a small
portion OF the jay Hutbell corruption fund
would lie thAnkfun, received for distribution
in the fifth district. The iutimAtion fell upon
unfeeing ears, aud the Marylanders were given
to understand that the urgent calls elsew here
would not permit them TO send any money to
redeem" Maryland. 1t is said among MArg-
land Republicans here that when Mr. Holton
WAS nominated it WAS expected that be would
put up all that was necessary. II IS understand
to he the purpose of Mr.. H0I;on and his friends
TO make an active canvass of the district and
General King, it is said, will gct of for the
bencit Of the coiorei voter Of the distric, that
good old speech Of his, which has taken so wei.
for several years past with bis colored fellow
citizens in other parts OF Maryland.
We clip the above from the Washington
correspond nee Of the Baltimore San. and from
It's text would Judge that Nr. Ho';on does 90,
propose TO knock the head out OF his bar T.
just yet for his campaisn in this district. 1t S
generally found that those fellows who have
"bar's DO not care to see the ''stutfiu" comm :
out Of them v hen they know that nothing vii,
be brought back in return. Il Wa. thought.
when Mr. Holton was nominated that he and
Jimmy Gary would furnish the "ginger" ne
ccssary for the Parchase OF western hi. b
wines tor the "erfranchised freemaE, but it
seems that he thinks a little Jay HuhteSu
would work we'll down here. Mr.. Chandler.
however, has the proper appreciation Of things
hc.e for he knows fu.l we'll that he ttth
Mary land district could not he redeemed
even with aid Of Jay Hubbell. We hope Mr.
Mag will give his co!ored brethren here the
benefit Of that good old speech, though We
thiuk that if be will give them the ben, d
s,me good old cider" it will be more appre-
ciaed and better understood.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
New tISertis< InenIs.

We call attention TO the advertisement o
Frrd ErAuk, the 1--we Shoe man OF Washington
u. c., which appears "a the TfAEs to-day Mr.
Frank is ose OF the most enterpri,ing business
men Of Washington which he msnfesls ~
ihrral and jndicious advertising. lie keeps au
eIce.lenlly appointed shoe store complete ia al,
its departments, and one visit TO IL Nil con
vince you that this is tie place to buy. Pas
sengers travelling on the 7,h st. cars can OBJ
tain transfers al Psnna. Ave, free Of charge
and after pleasant ride down the Ave, aud
up Capalol Hi sli.ht at Mr.. Fra Ks door
three squares east Of the Capitol. Don't fail
TO call Oh Mr.. Frank hen you 60 to The city
TO buy shoes.
We also call attention 10 the advertisement
Of The Family Shoe Store situated on 7th ST.,
mex 10 Moses furniture establishment. This
is one of the largest ana best appointed shoe
stores in the District, AMI he proprietors max.
a speciality Of selling class OF serriceAbs shoes
suilab. 10 the country which they sell at
fabulously low prices. Examine their list Of
prices esew here and when in the city inspect
their stock, Mr.. Slrasburger, the gentlemaaly
proprietor of this extensive establishment was
formerly resident Of this county, having li'-
ed in Cob5 Neck previous to 1861.
Read, also, the extended advertisement 0
NJ. Thomas f. Young. the Old anl reliable
Coach Maker Of Washington, b c. Mr.. Young
has very extensive stock of every description
Of vehicles, which he always sells reasonablr.
In vehicles, as in watches and other branches
Of trade, tbs market has been orerrun with a
class os cheap vehicles, constructed of inferior
timber and unskilled workmanship, which
have b. en- so d at auction and otherwise at
very low figures. Discriminating people have,
however begun to ascertain that such vehicles
are of very little value FOR permanent usc and
the NOR prudent purchasers find it cheaper in
the end to tuy only OF some reliable coach
maker of practical experience, who can war
rant " bat he sells Mr. Young has devoted
his life to The coachmaking business, and what
you buy Of him you may rely upon. lie has
sold many vehicles in this cosnty and all give
the highest satisfaction. Call Oh Mr.. Young
hen in need Of a vehicle.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Mere of VeiiEor.

November may bring return of open and
calmer weather ip its fore portion, but the lat
te Tart of that nc nth promises to be again
stormy and We y cold. There is likely TO he a
cold wave Of considerable intensity over West
ern AMI Northwestern section of both Canada
an United States. December, he SAYS, will
give us unustl amount Of recipitation Grain
and snow. Snow in Northern, Northwestern
anil Western secrious, and heavy rain and
sleet storms in Southern, Central and Southern
Atlantic Divisions Of United States. After the
10th o. the meath the snow storms are likely
to extend rs far to the Southwark as the
Northern portions Of the Southern Atlantic
Division Delaware and Maryland). Very
sto my clio sc of mouth in the ma ajority o. Sec
liz n, and probably plenty of snow. Before
the first of the New Year there will have been
experienced considerable term OF W intiy
weather. The ice outlook could not well be
better.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
The Remedy for Sheep-KiIIins Dogs

We clip the following from the last num-
Ter of the american Farmer, and we think per
hnps it may be good advice to those farmers
W no suffer from the ravages of dogs:
No complaint is more common among farmers
than the difficulty of raising sheep, owing to
the ravages Of worthless dogs. Many dog Law 8
have been enacted but none ever enforced, and
the sheep are killed and worried as much as
ever Yet it seems strange that farmers should
so quietly surrender 10 the dogs and their
keepers when each man remedy the matter
in his own neighborhood. Years ago the writer
cultivated farm on the outskirts of IA Mary
land n and as usual in Mary Wand, this town
WAS orerrun with dogs. We kept no sheep,
but The injury done by the dogs in other ways
WIS fully as exasperating. Forbearance having
ceased ta he a virture, we inserted notice in
the county papers that after certain date
named our place would prove unhealthy for
dogs, and advised those " no valued tn ir ours
o keep them home The date having expired
and epidemic broke out among the dogs, and
in short time we had thirty dogs in the com
post heap. One beef head and an ounce vial
of strychnia did the work. There w"s howl
for little VI hie. but after that we could have
raised a field full of kittens without dread OF
dogs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Serious Accident.

We are sorry to report serious accident
sustained by Mr.. Carlton Spaids at his Seam
Mil near Doncaster on Saturday last II seems
that Mr.. Spaids was engaged in experimenting
the saving of some umher, and viii t his at
tention was called in another direction, his
lefl hand came in contact with the say, which
was running quite rapid y, the result being the
complete cutting off of the third finger and the
severe acerat on Of the others upon the same
hlnd DR.. Millar who dressed the wound
ters that the second, as well as the third fin
gers will be lost, but he hopes that the Others
will be saved
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
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Gentlemen who have been deceived by tinse show and
bombast Of expensive Stores 20 try
Gentlemen who do not have much faith in Ready Made
Clothing and those who have not been suited elsewhere
and those who have not been properly fitted and those
who can't get Style enough to suit them and those who
only have a limited amount spend for Clothing. and
last those who have paid too much for their Clothing to
come direct to lis and we would also like
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Conventional Services

Conyocationai services were held in Dur
hm parish, Nanjemoy, on Tuesday, Wednes.
day and Thursday of the present week. The
services were of very interesting character,
hen- conducted by Bishop Pinkney, assisted
by the resident pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Braddock
By Dr. Levin OF Upper Marlboro the Rev
Nj. Andrews. of Montgomery county, the Rev
Gilbert F Williams Of this parish and other
clergy men. They were well attended
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27

TO iDfER1IS&RS-TH TIMES hartag a
tar9er circulation them GHy other paper among the
Intelligent farmers dAd business men OF Charie.
County offers superior inducements to advertisers
tor card rates, whcIs are as joc anN other paper
in Southern Ia,yland 10 sag nothing adom cjrcH'o
ion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Returned.

Frank Pearce, the little colored hoy who
was Sentenced to the House Of Correction scmt
time since for stealing, returned TO Port Tobac
CO on Thursday last. He was found asleep or
the steps of our office by the Sheriff on that
night and lodged in Jail. II will be very diff
cult to dispose of this lad, unless he is sent tc
the house of Reformation, as ne seems 10 have
no fixed abode
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Ell Top Tournament.

1t will be seen by reference to our ad-
vertising coGmns that grand Tournament
will come off on the farm of Mr.. J J Mattingly
near Hill Top on Thursday, November End
for the benefit of ST.. Ignatius Church. The
management promise a good time to all who
attend and besides the pleasure the boys will
have of dancing with the charming bells of hat
sec ion there will also be that of contesting for
the valuable prizes offered. Attend and enjoy
yourselves.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Seeding Wheat.

The farmers of this county are busy seed
ing wheat. They are rather later This year
III IN last owing to the wet weather. The acre
age in fallow this year will greatly exceed that
of last year The acrerge in the county seeded
this fall will also exceeded that Of last year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Important Change.

We desire to call the attention of the COM
ing judges of Election to the fact that the hour
for opening the election polls has been chang
ed by the laws of 1882. The polls were fer
mery opened at o clock, A. NJ, but the ne w
law provides that they must be opened at s
o'clock, A. NJ, and closed at 6 clock, P. NJ.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Score Them One.

1t is not often that the weather bureau or
sold Probabilities" makes a mistake in its
gnostications, but we will have to score them
one for their work on Thursday of last week
On that day they promised Us clearing weather
and higher barometer, but about 10 O'Clock a
rain set in which lasted the entire day
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
ho Is he?

The Washington Post, in its issue of last
Friday among the newly married couples re-
Gently arrived in that city. the names of Mr.
and Mrs. D. Mcdonald, Of Port Tobacco, Nd
Now we have nc nowedge Of Mr. Mcdonald
aud never knew person of that name to have
- uIis.-w l ius.- within the last i've years. 1t is
h lrdly possible that there is two Port Tobaccos
in Naryisnd for Maryland could hardly sus
tain two such handsome villages as ours
Won't some one rise and explain the mystery
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27

Among the many desirable results of pure
h ood are, an elastic step, buoyant spirits, snd
clear compilations. The possessor Of healthy
blood has his faculties at command, and enjoys
~ clear snd quick perception which is impossi-
ble vi hen the blood is heavy and sluggish with
impurities. Ayers Sarsnparilla is the best
blood purifier and vitalizer known.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Duck Shooting Law.

The local law for duck shooting for Prince
GEORGES county, prohibits any but citizens Of
Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert and ST. Mary's
from shooting or trapping water fowl on tie
$50
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1882-10-27
Plentiful

season, aud our euuucrs are anticipating some
hne sport
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-02-03

pital" and 'hospital authorities" occur
Board of Health" and Board OF Health
authorities" | know nothing about the
statements made, neither do l care, as they
do not concern me. A live newspaper like
the Ledger ought to know that the "hos-
pItsl'-mesning myself-hsd no more TO do
with those two stationhouse cases than the
man in the moon;' that ever since the
smallpox epidemic OF 1873 all smallpox
cases have been sent 10 the county pesthouse.
four miles down the river, under the care OF
a pesthouse physician getting from the
county a salary OF $500 a year, and that sc-
cording to the ordinances of the Taxing
District it is the province of the Board OF
Health, and OF it alone, TO deal with such
cases; that it is its business to hunt them up,
pass upon them and dispose of them. Be
sides, called on Chief Davis and Mr.. Rog-
err, the stationhouse-keeper, who informed
me that in this instance, they had tele-
phoned TO the Board Of Health Office
a. usual, and could not have telephoned
to the hospital had they desired
a. We have no telephone. As to the 'bsr-
barous and iuhumsn practice" of refusing
shelter to those taken i'll suddenly on steam
boats, railroads or in our streets, l certainly
have no concern either, as | have never ad-
Tocated such a practice. i have only op-
posed the indiscriminate admission Of for
eigners from abroad, particularly those COM
ing or sent by subscription expressly for
treatment at the hospital, as women from
other States seeking shelter during confne-
ment, cases OF consumption, chronic ulcers,
chronic rheumatism, chronic diarrhea, poor
house cases and others who are just as well able
TO travel back to their homes as to travel to
us. Finally, as to the question Of consider
ation," l have not word to say, only that
the gentlemen whose business it will be to
determine it, know exactly how and to what
extent l am connected with it, and will, of
course, act for the good of the city accord
ing to their own judgment.
A. A. LAURENCE.
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