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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
Butler on Life Insurance,

BosToN, March 26.-Gsv. Butler to-day re-
ceived from Mr. Plympton, his candidate for
the Insurance Cemmi:sionership, a letter de-
clining the honor Of a denomination. Mr.
Plympton says that be feels keenly The injustice
with which he has been treated, but he believes
that public interests must be regarded before
personal feeling. In his reply, Gov Butler
says: mo companies ought TO be allowed TO
insure in this Commonwealth unless the Com
missioner knows that the liabilities will be
met, so far as human prudence and foresight,
can go. From my examination am convinced
that the exact opposite course has obtained for
many years in the approval of many Of the
companies that have been allowed to do hasi-
ness in the State. As evidence that such has
been the manner Of administration, | quote
from letter of Massachusetts, Insurance Com
missioner to the Knickerbocksr Life Insurance
Company of New York, which afisrward dis
astrously failed, and many thousands of dollars
were lost to the people of the State:
within the last eight months it has been my
duty to make critical investigation into the
financial condition of more than thirty com
panies life and fire, at their home offices, some
of them in your own city. AS the result, i'm
paired capital or defc ent assets have been made
up in several instances; but | felt it wrong To
help into existence any runors or contribute
directly OF indirectly to any public excitement
on the subject OF insurance. Consequently these
matters so far as and my department are con-
cerned have been sub rosa Had adopted a
different policy, the developments which have
reached this very month, if known to the p lblic
would have created perfect panic on the sub
ject of life insurance from end of the country
to the other. AS it is every company has thus
far been aided over the difficulty, credit has
been preserved, and my duty to the policy
holders fulfilled without injury to the interests
of either.
"Here, then, is an admission that the Insur-
ance Commissioner has been anxious 10 keep
facts sub rosa, which, if they had been made
known to the public, would have caused "a
perfect panic on the subject of life insurance. ;
Would it not have been better to have caused
such perfect panic by stating the truth, as it
was the duty of the Comm ssoner TO do, in
stead of keeping it Sub rosa, so that the peo-
pie of the State lost their money, and their
helpless widows and children were left without
the provision which their husbands and fathers
had made for them? What have stated, as
you well know, applies to fire insurance as
well as life insurance companies, and this fact
the people of Boston know to their COST
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
Bel!igerent Lawyers.

There was quite Al interesting case tried
in the Cfimintl Court of Baltimore city
before judge Phelps on Saturday last
1t was ii prosecution for an assault and
battery ius itu;ed 10y Mr.. Orlando +.
Bump against Nr Archib I'D II. Taylor.
both of hem wei known lawyers of
the Baltimore bar, Mr.. Bump being the
author of the trea' Use on the law of Bank
rup'cy. The case arose out Of an assault
upon Mr.. Bump by Mr.. Taylor at the Office
of the .tter on Good Friday. 1t seems
that Mr.. Bump, rs counsel for attaching
creditors, had served wri ten notice on
Mr.. Taylor, who represented other par les
to the language Of the notice, which he
thought admitted of an offensive and in
sulting cons raction He called at Mr.
Bumps office on Thursday for an explain
alton, but, Mr. Bump not being in, re-
quested the clerks to inf 'rn him OF his
CTaylor's) call. Upon being informed of
Mr.. Tay'or's call, Mr.. Bump went to his
office the following morning, when the
alteration ensued Mr. Taylor asked an
explanation of what was meant by the
language of the notice, when Mr. Bump
replied that it was plain English and
would explain itself Thereupon Mr.
Taylor set upon him and continued to
pommel him until he explained that he
had not meant any personal insult to Mr..
Taylor. Mr.. Bump, being the slighter
man, made little resistance In his te,ti-
mony before the court, Mr.. Bump said
that he would have given the explanation
at first if Mr.. Taylor would have given
him time to collect his thoughts. Mr..
Taylor admitted the assault, but stated
that it was done under such provocation
as he considered IA justifi alton Of it and
tlat he did not believe Mr. Bump would
have been able to concentrate his mind
sufficiently to apologize for the insult, only
under the influence of the pummeling
resorted to by him. Mr.. Archibald Fl.
Taylor was represented by s. Teackle
Wal is, while Mr.. Isider Rayner assisted
States Attorney Kerr in the prosecution.-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Robert I. Banks, late Register of Wills
of Baltimore, retained a commission of 5
per cent. on the commissions of admins
traitors and executors and the tax on COL
lateral inheritances collected by him
whilst in Office, the commission retained
amounting to over $4,000. The state
entered suit for the recovery of this COM
mission, and last week a pro lorna Judge
ment was entered for the amount for the
purpose of taking the case up to the Court
of Appeals. so that the question may be
definitely settled. 1t is a question OF
much interest to the registers and the
people.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Senator Vest of Miss ,uri, has been ex-
pressing himself on the political situta-
ton. He regards it as sure thing that
the next President will be a democrat,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mcdonald, of
Indiana, stands the best chance for the
nomination, as he is strong both in the
East and West. He regards Arthur as
the most formidable aspirant for the re-
publican nomination, though he thinks
Logan may give him trouble, as he is
strong, "and represents all that is left of
stalwartism"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
IN M EMoRIAM

nigp Al the rr,ii-ucr Of her Iarcnu, Capt.
C. C. and Mrs Z + Perry. on March 2sih. So
Mrs JosErHiSr J IlsEssEr, 10 the ?s'h year OF
her age
To Chr:sIjars no believe ia a divine and
everything p,vNid-Bcv Affections should h.
easily horn. VT ,'s bard 10 to rsconcii.d TO
The loss 81 our dear si.ter, devoted dsugisr
-Fnd aarCiIOnsis lesinE wife, shoss early death
i, - our sad lot TO mention. But perhaps be,
Father locking 10 the future saw dagger ahead
sRi putting forth Ills m~rrlful hand took her
pure 'nal 10 heaven. whilst sal adorned hy the
pure d asess Of christian ,i-tqes Or perhaps
she vas taken - vouas 10 teach SOME Of us y
szlaiary l+stou The necrssEly Of lrzdiag -
pure. upright christian life a. The example
81 Us ~ her g.nile. unsssumin. most chris
tim life ssss-i they who die in The
Lord sal with n assurance % her innoceuI
IL We kno~ she Ia ''b'e.ssd = FOR she had
49, o. he Lord J~svs aai trusted like ehi.d
tits Kind aud leader mercy Thea let her
sofro~tH. friends he cotntortsi for she " hun
Ih~y moaFa ., happy Sh, rests sweeIly in the
ioso"' ~ her f,th~r in heaven For sarh n
Death Ihrrr is no sting or victory for the
grave Bis ITHERs-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

1t has now been little over four months
since the Baltimore Day became an even
ing paper, an3 through the energetic and
prudent management OF its present pro-
prietors it has, in that time, increased ra-
pidly in popularity and influence. 1t has
in that short time increased its daily cir
culation from 1000 to over $4,000, and is
rapidly and steadily extending its influ-
ence throughout Maryland and the ad-
joining States. The Day is a sterling
Democratic paper, conducted with ability
and independence, and deserves to be en-
couraged by all Democrats Its subscrip-
ton price is only IS yeal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
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Franklin Plerces old home al Concord, n
H., is to be turned into a school for girls

franklin Perces old home al Concord, ~
H., IS to be turned into school for girls.
-.
neN, heu'y "a' "ea'nf7 on "nth,y at
'onh w. ftrc'' coiored man rom Nary
hhd' was kilad near Chtrirsio"n. Va, ny
inc caVing IN OF lime Kiln, "hith he was
eisaning out.
Inc FehhSy'Fan'a House OF representatives.
GA TUESDAY passsn 'he Nicoison cong ss'lond
tpPornon nent OH. II gives the republicans
10 aud the ii. nocr1ts Is disirigS
Mrs phir;p J,cob v,s,s.,o,,.5 ,,J roL,os
N Que OF lle m I'm 'hofou! 'r' !" ohlc"go on
n'"o",, """ i 'ePo' ''' - "' :" y! '"s con-
oi''ou'
Atm mseting of III. trps;ecs of the Uniy.rsitv
Of Georgia held at Atlanta. ca. on Stturdty
Senator jos Pm Il: b,own donated $4,000 IN
oohds 10 mat 'hsu'u'oh.
4 stark,iIIs mis- soeriu reports n 80 ,srs
hail storm there Frid ~ night. blowing down
gin houses. fesces. etc, and doing great dam
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

1t is estimated that there 600 900
sheep in Texas. This number will probably be
increased du;ing the comiag season to $780,
600, which. valued at 81 so each would make
the total Valuation Of sheep in the State Sl3 :
80 900.
Jesse A. Ramse, is Doubtless the Youngest
grandfather in Kentucky. He is barely thirty
81. years Of aye, and has grandson, Master
Lester Nelson, who is now eighteen months
Old. Mr.. R'msey's parents and grandparents
are also living, and bid fair TO DO so for many
Years.
The Lvrchhurg 4d0ancs argues that if Rich
mond, Petersburg, Lynchhurg, and Danvlle
will push manufacturing interests, and Norfolk,
Portsmouth, and Alexandria push commerce,
importing and shipping, and all push the whole
sale trade, Virginia IN n few years will he the
greatest Southern state.
CLONE Sweet Home" wa. played on a
mouth organ ia the room of the Postal Tele-
graph Company, in New York, on Friday, and
a telegraph dispatch came back from Chicago
that the tune W IS heard there distinctly. The
distance by the line over which the sound was
transmitted is trh. over 240 miles
In Il prz--fght in Dubois, Pa, on Tuesday
evening between Nike Mclaughlin and Martin
Linksy miners six rounds were fought. In
The last rouad the men clinch.d and fell
Llnksy breaking his neck 10 the fall and d ing
instantly. Mclaughlin gave himself up 10
the authorities. The men were not over Is
years Of age.
The Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas on
Saturday decided that the Governor was acting
within the scope of the constitutional authority
when he ordered Recorder Lane TO vaclts and
appointed a successor Mr. Lane still holds the
office, and has applied for writ of c.rtis'ari
The smoluments are said To aRonntto $50, 600
: Mr. II Il Becker of Mex Brunswick, y. ] .
won basket Of champagne from Mr. L.
I'm PIP, OF New York. hy bringing up "a span OF
bite ponies to the hsr " hen thew drank each
glass of beer One Of the ponies is u con-
hrmed beer drinkrr, aud the other h,s been
drawn into The habit 10y association with his
mate
4 pockeihooS. containing $500 and 4 mum
her OF valuable papers. MAS picked up short
: ime age nv small lad in PniladelphIa After
considerable trouble on the part of the finder
the owner discovered and The property re-
turned 10 him. orefJo'ei at the recovery Of
as money aud papers, the grs'ifci owner gave
The boy five cents
The owho,t Polar Star. en- rouie 10 ST
Louis. exploded her boiler while oppouir
Belmont Mo. on S,iruiav afternoon Her
upper NO IS weTs hlasR 10 atoms and her bull
DATED dosn the river Capt Adkins was
blown about 300 wards and xss picked up ty
skin Tao fireman, two coal pI.scr. and a
watShmsa are reported missing.
On wednesday evening. near Meunt Pleas.
ant. Pa rrn-rr'r oil son - Stmaei Sill
wages. whj's running along tn. toy Of Muffin
Slrick'e 4 Co : coke ovens accidentally tell
into one that VA freshly charged with coal the
same morning, ani. therefore vas in fnl
blast 4 Pssser-h, saw Ib. bcy fail, and 10
less Than three minutes ,ere down the door o.
the oven and pulled the life ess body out, all
burned TO crisp.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
Special dispatches from the principa

Special dispatches from the principal
RRts Of the entire western wheat-grew
D6g section are not encouraging for an
abundant harvest. 1t is claimed that the
severe and continuous cold has been fatal
to this crop. Wheat has not been favored
with considerable snow. Large areas
where the snow was light have been win
ter killed A few localities which might
have escaped the winter have been injured
by the fly. In Ohio the outlook is declar-
ed discouraging. Good judges estimate
the crop at seventy per cent. of last years
while others think it will not exceed fifty
per cent. In Illinois the prospect varies.
The localities inspected had been gener-
ally damaged by frost. In some sections
the injury was slight. The loss is various
" estimated at from ten to fifteen per
cent. In Wisconsin a considerable por-
ton of the crop has been winter killed.
Favorable weather is necessary to insure
the remainder. The returns from Iowa,
Kansas and Missouri are more favorable,
especially those from Missouri. Reports
from the Pacific coast are now encourag-
ing. The fairest estimate gives the total
for the wheat belt at seventy five per cent.
of an average crop.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Republican political circles are little
bit-just little bit--anxious over the
appointment TO be made to fill the vacan
CIV in the Postmaster Gencralship. Mr..
Arthur is reticent as to who will be the
appointee, and seems to be undecided and
vexed with the matter. The Attorney
General has decided that the appointment
must be made within twenty days from
the commencement of the vacancy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Dorsey has been wrishing under the
searching cross-examination of Mr.. Mer-
rick. Though he appears to have con-
venient memory, he has been drawn into
some inconsistent statements and large
foundation laid for contradicting him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

The results of elections held in some of
the towns of New York and in New Jer
sey and various parts Of the Yves, are such
as to show that there has been no material
change in popular sentiment since Novem-
Der last. The Democrats have increased
rather than diminished the area of their
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Alexandria has organized Mining,
Manufacturing and Warehouse Company"
1t numbers among its stockholders and
directors some of the most influential bu-
siness men of Alexandria, Washington,
Baltimore, Lynchburg and other Virginia
towns
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
WE CONFIDENTLY OFFER OUR
VICTOR Fertilizer

10 The Farmers for their TOBACCO CROPS
this season. II is SPECIALITY for TOBAC-
co and WHEAT 1t will mike rs much to-
bacco, and OF as A ae quality as any other
fertilizer and isequa TO any other for all crops.
Send for certificates.
Es- Our Wheat and Cora Fertilizer A
SPECIALITY f,r GRAIN CROPS
Es- We have the sole Agency for Andrew
Goes Origind Ammoniated Bone Phosphate
as Just improved for TOBACCO and WHEAT
The value of this Fertilizer is weIlknown as
heretofore prepared. With the improvem ent
Of 1888 it is a thoroughly reliable TOBACCO
FERTILIZER.
For Tobacco use our Victor or Goes Improv-
ed For grain crops either OF the above or our
Wheat and Corn Fertilizer All ia good con
diton.
nss-O r D RS SOL LIGHTED.
March 80 3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
8 good.

1t is seriously stated that fashionable
milliners ask each of their customers Oh
which side of the aisle her pew is, in or
der that the chief ornamentation may be
on the congregation side of her bonnet
We never did believe before that ladies'
went to church to show their ffnery.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

". have received the first copy of the
st. Mary's Enterprise, a Republican jour
aal published at Leonardtown. Messrs.
Holmes and Abel are the editors, and in
its salutatory it promises to fill a long felt
want in that county. We wish our new
con temporary all the success it may merit
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
towns,

Some wag has remarked that since the
reconstruction, "a white man is nearly as
good as niger" 1t seems that, under
the laws of Maryland, as construed by the
Comptroller in his recent distribution of
rschoel fund white man is not nearly
so good.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
THOMAS G. PRICE & co.
Sc S. Charles St., Baltimore.
e. f. y F. Il Al.
Nrmml.t,ll.u CMleAuuI,

For Sale OF Tob lcco. Grain Wool and al
consi=uments
Leo III. HAYDEN, re- 'ent Tohscuo Inspecto,
gives his personal attention to Inspections &C
.rc- CnNSIGNNENTS solicited. Quick sale:
Ind prompt returns.
R@frr'n's &C. Cannon, Cashier, Trader:
National Bank
Hon R,nes Compton, L,urel, Prince Geo
county. Nd.
Hon. Richard H. Elelen, Port Tobacco.
Charles Co. Nd
Hon. A G. Oh ,pman, La Plata. Ch,rles Co.
Nj.
Hon. Robert C. Coom',s Leonardtown. ST
Mrv's Cauntv Md
Hon. Frederick Srene Cou;t of Appeals
Annapolis. Md
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Life is too short TO try half dozen diff
ferent kinds of ''Sure Cures" when one
suffers with cough or cold stick to the
Lest and use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; it
will cure your cough and never disappoint
you. All druggists sell it at twenty-five
cents bottle.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Evidently the legal gentlemen of Balti-
more have little regard for the old Span
ish regulation which visited death upon
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
The court room was crowded, neatly
every member of the bar being present.
In delivering the opinion OF the court

III uN'iN'iihS tuC 'Iiui'u Wv thS I'ui.
Judge Phelps said:
This case presents some novel features u :
like most cases of assault that occupy the atten-
ton of this court, there appears to have been
no whiskev in II, nor was there lady involved
Laughter 1t differs also from the customary
cases in that the parties concerned are mem
bers of the bar and person 4 friends of the ind
vidual who occupies the bench. This is not IA
court of chivalry, nor "A court of honor of the
tendal ages, and therefore some aspects of the
case which have becu brought out in the testi-
money and dwelt upon in the arguments can
not be permitted to enter into its determination
Trial by battle is now obsolete This is a
criminal court, and lis duty is simply to ap-
ply well-kno"n principles OF law to the facts
proved. In doing this i! ma, often fall short
of attaining the ideal or abstract justice, and
must be contented if il can reach the average
justice. y breach Of the peace has been com
united. No deadly weapon has been used no
serious % lasting injury inhictsd. Circum.
stances # provocation have been offered il
evidence, not as jnstitying the assault. but b,
way OF mitigation OF punt shmcnt. The court
does not consider this case for IA mere no!ni u Il
fine on the one hand, nor for verv severe
punishment on the other The fine OF 50 and
coSS will therefore bc imposed ."
Mr.. Taylors friends seym we'll satisfied
with the result, while Mr.. Bumps friends
gave assurance that he did not institu'e the
the prosecution from personal motives,
but mere y in the interest OF the public
peace and good order
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
l1ortG oboffo Gimes
PORT TOBACCO
Friday Morning, April 6, 1883.

The Cecil Democrat has given Hon. r.
NJ. McLane large boom for the guberna'
torial nomination.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

Gen. Grant was en- Tuesday elected president
and life diIe c:or Of the National Rife Asso-
citation.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

The decrease of the public debt during the
r 18th of March was Sc, 344, s26,27.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06
0cM III 1A<u1/
Extraordinary Inducements
READY-MADE
CL 0 7 II | n G.!
- ANING PURCHASED

ANlNG PU RICH ASED
for the present season
an unusually large stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING
much Of which still remains
In stock, and not desiring 70
carry any.of it over, | have
determined to offer cxtraor-
binary inducements to pur-
chasers IN that department
Tor the next 60 DAYS. These
goods have been selected
with care and taste and all
can be suited both as to quail
lty and price. This entire
stock will be sold for the
next so days at a very small
advance upon cost. Persons
desiring to invest in this
class OF goods will do well to
inspect my stock, as | am
offering rare inducements in
that line
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-04-06

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-07-25

CabOt.-A praise meeting will be held at
the Congregational church next Sunday after
noon. The singing will be conducted by Pro-
lessor George Foster of Brooklyn, N Y All
are invited TO attend and join in the exercises.
JAMES ROGERS of Nebraska is in town visit
ing his parents.
G. H. WING has three sisters visiting him
from Newburyport, Mass.
T. A. Town and family started for Old Or
chard beach last Saturday.
B. ROGERS has moved into the widow Perry's
house near Sprague's store.
PRESTON BANFLL has rented Mrs. Farr' s
house at the upper part of Main street.
REV. Mr.. BAXEDALE and Rev. Mr. Russell
exchanged pulpiis last Sunday morning.
A. w. FISHER Of Washington, d. c., was in
town last Tuesday. He Will be remembered
by many of our citizens as a very successful
teacher here about twenty-five years ago.
A YOUNG child of Mrs. Cora Whitehill
was badly burned with boiling water about
Two weeks ago and now lies in a very critical
condition. lt is thought it cannot recover.
The Methodist Sunday -school held its annual
election OF officers last Sunday w. s. Atkins
was chosen superintendent for the seventeenth
time; Herman Osgood, assistant superintepd-
emit; Mrs. b. F. Elmer, secretary; Fred Marsh,
librarian; Byron Webster, treasurer; Walter
Lance and Myrtle Britt, collectors. The secre-
tary' report shows an average attendance OF
eighty scholars; and of twelve teachers an
| average OF eleven and one-fourth.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-07-25

ElmOre.-Mrs. II. NJ. Noyes of Hydepark,
is visiting her father, A. NJ. Kelley.
MRS. w. WARD is slowly improving.
MATTE JONES is taking music lessons at
Morrisvllle.
THREE couples of young people are camping
ON Lake Elmore.
CAPTAIN U. A. WOODBURY. spent the Sab
bath with his parents.
THE trio, merry -mskers at Mr.. Kelley's, have
"broken camp " and gone home.
WILLIS GRIswoLD, with his young bride,
occupies the house with VIM Renne.
The haying season so far has been very
rainy and haymakers are beginning to look
discouraged
LYMAN CAMP last week drew load Of beau
titul white shore sand to parties in Montpelier,
to be used for walks.
The new planning machine for Wards mill
has arrived and Is to be set up and run by a
man from Burlington.
AS r. A. Gay was standing on load Of hay
with a piIchfork in his hand, the horse sud.
denly started, throwing him forward, thereby
causing one OF the tines OF the fork to pass
through the foot into the sole of his boot, in
| fiicting very painful, if not serious, wound.