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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

.E~rHE FAILURE OF wendell.
ROSS 4 LuBEN. WHuLESALEcLSriI-
IEES OF NEW YORK, CAN WELL b.
APPRECIAf TED BY THE CITIZENS OF
CHARLES CuTNTY AND VICINITY
FoR HAVE PURCHASED FOR CASH
FROM THE CREDITORS or THIS
FIRM $50. Oeo WORTH OF THEIR
CHOICEST OVERCoATS AND SUITS.
| HnUcaT THE STOCK TO SELL. AND
.TllECITlZENS CAN EEAP TIE BEN
kFlr OF THE GREAlE>T BAkGAINS
EVER OFFERED BEFORE kArEfR
uVERCuATS WELL MADE. STYLISH
AND ELEGANTLY Trimmed. FOR
LESS THAN lOU CAN PURCHASE
THE GOODS FOR BY THE YARD
THIS Is No HuNBt'G. Btr ZEAL
FACTS CALI BEFORE Tue >TOC X
Is BEOkEN EVERY g \ X IL y I
NAKED IN PLAIN Fl .Uak>; NJ
DEVIATION FROM MARKED PRICES,
ASK YOUR patience TO EXAMINE
These GOODS. II J. WATERMAN.
THE ONLY ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Is
ALEXANDRIA. VA, CORNER KING
AND FAIRFAX SFEtErS. dec I'm.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
Local Bre vities.
More pleasant weather.

More pleasant weather.
Wild geese are said to be going north
ward.
The intermediate term of cour, begins
next Monday. Judge Stone will preside.
Farmers are beginning to prepare for
spring p'owing and fishermen for spring
operations.
Mr. and Mrs J. W. Medley, Of Upper
Marlboro were visiting Mrs. But on the
early part of this week.
The ground hog has hardly proved a
true prophet thus far. II he fails entirely
it will please us much
C. A Spelhouse, Baltimore, Md. says: 81
have derived great benefit from the use of
Browns Iron Bittsrs in malaria fever"
Small pox is rapidly on the decrease in
Baltimore, and all danger of it becoming
epidemic has past.
Mr. E. W. Robertson, of tobacco ware
house No. 2, was IN town on Tuesday,
Siilh At 'hc
so far.
VIM. Boswell, Esq, has continued to
rapidly improve. He can now be seen
almost every clear day plomenading our
streets.
Ladies should know that Ayers Hair Vigor
is superior and economical dressing. 1t has
become an indispensable article for the toilet.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Mudd have left their
pleasant quarters at the Centennial House
and intend for the future to housekeep
near Bryantown. We are sorry to lose
their pleasant society from our midst.
Tuesday was field day in town. Both
the county and school commissioners were
in session and large crowd was attract
ed here in consequence, though but little
business of importance was transacted
Republican candidates for the sheriffaliy
were numerous and discussed their pros.
poets fully and freely with their friends
]. E. Jones. Woodbury., says: 81 was suf
fering greatly from nervousness and genera
debility Browns Iron Bitters relieved me-"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

A committee, 20 whom has been refsrred
the sabject Of the commitment OF paupe and
amps 10 the House of Cor ec;ioa, has submit
.su q report which is Of ia,erest TO The msgis-
,.a;es of eur county as well as those Of the
other COUNTIES OF the State. This committee
reports that ",he irst;iui;0n IS how overcrowd-
Cd, owing 10 The commitment by justice of the
peace of The difT-Feet c0paiies and of the city
Of Baltimore Of persons who are g. subjects Of
The county Jail add The almshouse, asd some
times Tor the insane asylum" 4 circular will
be ena.ed and sent 10 the magistrates Of the
State, Informing them of the c.owdsd csndi-
ton of this institution and the objects for
which it was founded by advising them that
the Institution was not founded by The Sla.e IS
a refuge for paupers, 'ranps, insane persons or
professional bunmers but rs al intermediate
re;ormatory, where c ininals OF lighter grade
than those feaerally sent TO the psaisensiary,
aud still more SCI 'ous tia, those generally sent
TO jails, are received so that they NAV not come
in contact with The more conf med criminals o.
the penitentiary, anil he free from the evil in.
fueuce tina, id'eatss breed, ia Jail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
Teaches Association.

On Monday afte, noon The Teachers Asso-
chi of Charles cou ltv was hslu in the Court
House Al l o'clock P. NJ, the meeting was
called 10 oder by A. w. Neale, Esq, tne az
complished and efficient Secretary Of the School
Board, and well-kaown County Examiner
Mr.. VIM. Keech the teacher of Pomf7et school
acted as Secretary. There were present about
twenty-five teachers, among them several lady
teachers.
After the transaction Of the usral m'seel'an-
eous business, the subject for debate was intl O.
duced. The question read as follows "Should
corporal punishment DE inflicted in our
schools"
Messrs Deaf and HALEY deaa ed Oh the :
6"mative side aud Messrs. Cook sev and Padgst
On the negative. After a very warm, ener-
getic discussion of the very important question,
the Chairman, M. Neals, requested Professor
J. G:ldea Wool's 10 give his oiinion on the
subject, al er Few desulto;y remarks by the
professor the ques, on was put 10 The vo,s,
aod decided il the ali NATIVE by a vote of Is
TO 6.
The question er debate a, the next meeting
is, ''should ieacne-s have III CO 1lrol of school
chidfea on ,heir way 10 and ron school"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
Good Fortune o. a CI.lIss.

Mr. Thomas L. Hannon a well-kpown cit-
lien of our countr has recently been appointed,
by the depar,meat in Washing on, as keeper
of the government property and of the light
house a7d also O the po,itroH Of postmaster at
Fort Foote on the ?oiom,c Mr. Harmon was
in Port Tobacco on Monday having his bond
and forwarded it 20 Washington. He vii!
eater upon his duti,s as 5000 as his bord is
app owed. We congratulate NJ. Hannon upon
bis appoin men, ADD hope that he may give such
satisfaction in the performance of his duties as
70 long retained in the COVE. ument employ
He will soon be able 20 inform his Republican
brethren here what il is 10 feel the weight O.
Uncle Sans coin.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

The re'sbra,sd iprier rsss 10 s.''l en- -
among ou- eitizens ed = sa is sc. % so!usi"a
of i seems Q be jest IS .ae os IS eve %
spterprsing blacksmith, NJ. Chs.lssF "sre
Who blythe wav, is The most dsrp'' io'e -s'"i
party. has nav ,eased 10. ask sr Ies'i ad''se
on the subject. Que day iss' week vel
known young LAWYER - our "a allied at
" ads, ,hop 10 h,se some woS dons, spd
Will. ~ai iny f. it. be vas AL I'd Ms onjnio f,
br Ned 81 ,,s ''torkev quss,'os. The lac
yer weo,.n 10 .lpcidare ia his usual 'slisi,ioas
uauue, the different phases be case would as
suue IA the different cou.ls aud haally Wits,
il you'd 10 in the coo,t Of common ssase. Er
sac zine he got through, Ned had flushed his
work The LAWYER COX il aud asked the price
which Ned ord him he tbsu said well wit
just credit i the amouat yoa owe the for
ae ADVICE jus, given" Ned said D-a
10 iu kew. wish had never heard Of IL -
Don't use cuss words Ned.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
A File fn lopez Moribero'.

On Saturday morning last shortly after
midnight. 6,e bi oAe out 10 small frame she'd
back of Fliuts shoe shop and adjoining the Of
fee of The Marlboco' Gazette When f st dis
covered, the shed was enveloped ia asnes. and
the weather boa ding of the Gazette office, at
the corner nearest the shed, was laoidl' ourn-
ing. The Few citizeas who we're fist aroused
went to work, soon had the shed hooked
DOWN and torn awar and The Gazette Office out
Of dauger. 1t was a nar.ow escape ron what
might have p. owed a most extensive and 6isas-
trous 6-e. The exact cause of The FIRE is un-
known
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

Wednesday was st. Valentines day
and the usual number of billet doux, and
other hi lets not of that character, were
sent. We received our carica'Are IN one
dozen different forms on that day; and
still we don't know ourselt.
DR.. Boarman, of Bryantown, is lJing at
the home of Mr.. James Mudd seriously
sick. lie went to the house one day last
week on a professional visit, aad.while
there was attacked with veitjGe from the
effects of which he has not yet recovered
He is tended by Dr. Geo. ID. Madd.
Comely! Att.activel Wioning These ex
pressve words are OFTEN aud properly applied
10 the fair ladies of our favored Lana, who keep
their hair abundant and natula n-eolor and
lustre by the timely use OF Aver mar Niger
The Viger is safe and agreeable; and its elects
are very lasting, making it the mosr eceaomi-
cal, and at the same time the most beneficial
and e'egaat of toilet preparations.
Our exchanges all over the State in
speaking of the death OF Hon. John W.
Mitchell pay the highest encoAiums 10
his true worth and nobility of character,
showing how spread was his repu
tatipn and how universal was the iove
and estimation in which he was hetd.
Two drummers coming from Glymont
10 Port Tobacco on Wednesday evening
last in buggy, lost two satchelAa large
one filed with samples OF tin wa,i and a
small one with samples OF tea, fhey are
doub inul whether he sa;cne were d.op-
ped on the road or taken from the buggy.
We hope they may succeed In iindiug
ttem.
The Publishers of the Rt-a .,end. ia.
Enquirer heartily recommend Df. Bulls
Cough Syrup and say: 1T has been tried
in our Office and composing room, and
has cured our city editor Of very bad
case of onchitis-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

TO ADVERIISERS-TH TINES haring a
larger circulation then any other paper among the
..elligent farmers and business Of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
10 insert their announcements in columns. Send
for card rates. ,ohich are loc any other paper
in Southern Maryland. to sag nothing abo, circua
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
TIE Gvo sv,pS w heat.

Mas farmers tuink The alternate eeLi ,g
aud tbawiag OF the growing wheat has dam
aged he prospect Or a ls~ge cop. Otnsrs He
liese snow is a protection. Unfortunately Tor
fe;en,ly long on The ground in tnis section 70
test it, In conversation with namber of
farmers, representing several sections Of he
county lhev report ea''s seedag looi.' 'g vel.
Wheat SEEDED la,e is ackward, out an ea =
Spring ma. yet briag it out.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
JndSe Crane.

Toavoid all danger of p emature exposure
on The pat of Judge Grace in coming 10 Leon
ardtown to dcaw thu jury before the full re-
covery Cf his health, Judge Eroohe, We learn,
has Indy offered 10 act Tor him "a the matter
and will be OIL haad il The cou Sc of a week to
psrfo m ibis NO /. Though Jnuge sne is
gs..ipg S. ouger and oeite: ere'.v day, it is
thought b. judicious 6 enos of His Foaor that
it would ne we'll for him % male a short trip
10 ne South o. 10 some other point bee ewing
himself down to he ocular duties Of his posi-
tjon--St. Marv's Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

tive agency business, by which SIS TO $40 day
can be earned, send address at once. on postal,
to H. c. Wilkinson L Co., 1876 and 1877 Fulton
Stest, New York. Dec. 15-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
Bargains in Dry Goods.

Co'ored Csshmer, all wool . Bganks's
LIS. 200. 80, SOC TO 10000. Shaw's immense
assortment. Ladies cloaks and JACKIE 9 d sss
goods immense as,sr msnt Back silks IS,
100, les. $50, Us, 200. Colored S.iks so, 81,
95. 10. Colored Silk yelrsts $50, Us 200.
Black Silk Velvet loo, i25, $50 IFS. In
menss s.sol ,nsut of cloalins cloths double
fold $50, Us, 200, $50. SbeetiaE cotton.
Canton flannel ETC, ste, sil very cheap i'm
mense assortment CARRIERS,
Ill Market Space Washington, d c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
The Inconstsisn~y OF Men.

Scheming, diverse, and manifold adve' tise-
menis Of worthless goods will never attract
profitable customers, only meriiorious articles
such Swayaes Oiniment for skin diseases
are recognized and sought AFTER by the people
Real worth always receives its just merit. A
man my prof for q while bv imposing upon
the public, but il is only a question Of time
when he will reach the end OF his rope. Man
has never dared 10 doubt the efficacy of this
great vegetable Ointment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

A daring mail robbery occurred at the Union
depot at Cedar Rapids, lows, alta aie hour
Thursday night. The east bound train being
late. The mail WAS carried into the baggage
room, and VI bile there the mail poueh was rip
ped open and lao registered letters VAS takea
ihsretrom The amoual OF the los is not
known One letter, however, contained ST.
600 bill and SlO0 bill, the amoant3f Post
master Smiths monthly remit,auee to the de-
partmsn, There is no clue 10 the robbers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

1t is tic custom OF all who can otford il to
make Presents TO friends and loved ones al
least once a year, and a real good habit it is.
Tee only matter that bothers givers is what
to bu" We come to the rescue, and sug-
gent, is there anything more useful than Suit
for your bov or husband, especially when you
can get quality, fit and the lowest prices in the
S ate from C. II. OEHN L Son, Hanover
a ID Ptad SITS, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
Celeb, at Cha 2iotte Hail.

The members of the Washington and
S onewali Society Of this old es ablish.d ias,i-
tutioa, will ce!eb.ale the 2cnd ins,, The ami
'.ersary of the birth of Washington, BY appTo-
pirate and beftting Literary exercises at the
school. This is time honored custom of the
students of this institution and one that is
most worthy Of ommenda'iou f, ON The public
The eve, rises this year will be fully up 10 the
standard of what our people have enjoyed at
the same place in former years, and in addition
the Hon. ]. Randolph Tucker, The gifted ora
Toe aud ex-nember OF Congress rom Virginia
will be present and address the suden.s This
fact should he sufficient inducement 10 our
people to attend, if they needed sny further in
ducement than the remembrance of the pless
ures they have heretofore enjoyed on like
occasions at The same place. The public are
cordially invited to attend.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
A G0od Thin

We call attention of Our farmers TO the
advertisement Of francis Neale 4 Sons, VI hich
appears elsewhere in this issue. This house is
well-kaown 10 most OF our farmers, and il,
reliability can not he doubled but for the
skeDtic ther .u-sish some certificate. from
farmers right be,e in ou.. midst, of The of the
good results de Nv. d from the use of the ieril-
ize " aicb they sell and 10 which ,hev call
your auen ion Though the colnms of Ire TINES.
Those he Dave moi he:e. ofo dealt with this
house should now try Them an. we sure
you will 6nd good. just as represented. Mr.
Frank Ne .le, well and favorably known here
represents this house
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

When she soldiers Of me jAsk xss Ws.s
attacked Nth 'ejtsr, tssv coald DO ussghi but
suler Medical sciensr had not YET developed
cure THIS Isho- Ct love and hamsne duty
WAS len 'or d. SwAvae, a. hose uiasaen, Tor
skin diseases Is as tasailsaic IN lie r~sw!s, a.
Vas The inspiring potrncv OF pstErs aeaFy ;
mr mo-, abe words, give ne Ij>sltUasE give
me drs4h -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
1ntal Matters.

b@ The Subscription prize of The
ONES is 81. per- annum If paid IN
a soa.,ce or at any time within tile cur
zen; gear If not paid within the gear
$50 wiU be Invariably charged, as
always heretofore, and from this rule
~ c.scsp'ton UW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

IF YOU WISH To SAVE MONEY asd set
i good a,.ieIe buy your FLOUR 81 SMITH $
Glymont. march SGT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
A Poae-fui, ,ast.

MOTHER FINE lot OF MILLINERY
4 just revived at Mrs. A outzsz.s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
a Drnughlsman's BrokeD Arm.

Abner F Duunington, by his next friend
James A. Dunning,on and bis solicitors,
M.ssrs Worthingfon and Head on Wednesday
entered suit against the Pennsylvania railroad
company to recover S25 600 damages. The
complainant was a draughisman 10 the employ
of the United States geological survey and
studying to be = typographical engineer. In
August, 1882, under instructions from Major
Powell, he was procseiiu: to California TO
make surveys via the Pennsylvania road, and
when beyond Harrisburg, while riding in The
cars, he was struck with a beam that b. oke b s
right arm. He was laid up ten weeks, aud
finds that his arm is permanently crippled, and
his ability as deaughtsman seriously impair
ed For these causes be seeks damage. Wash
ington Post.
Mr.. Dunnington has many friends in this
county who will watch with interest the result
of this suit 1t will be remembered that We
published at the time of the occurrence an ac-
count of the injury.
No Qrrr.rr.
We learn from the coiresnosdeut of the
Baltimore Sun that lively fight is going on
over the postmastership at Suitland, Md. 1t
.ppears that the Office at this place was made
presidential one at the earnest :equest OF Mr.. s.
T. Suit, who, it is alleged, carries on larger
correspondence than ree-fourths of the pop
ulation of that vicinity. Whom the office be-
came presidential Mr.. J. W. Dorsey was ap-
pointed postmaster in place Of Mr. Suits broth
er-in-law P. G. Grimes, but Mr.. Suit had the
nomination of Dorsey Withdrawn. 1t is said
that Representative-elsct Hollon has requested
that the nomiaation of Dorsey he returned to
the Senate on the ground that Mr.. Suit is snti-
tied to no consideration ut The hands Of the
republican party because he veied the demo-
cratic ticket at the last election 1t is nso said
that Suit, who retains the Craftsmanship of the
republicans committee Of Prince Georges coun-
~. has refused to resign that position, and that
a meeting will be held next week to vacate the
Office and elect some one in his place.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

The firt printing press in the I nitec
States wa introduced in loco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

The best newspaper in thecounty-
the PoRT TOBACCO TINES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

NO DEVIATION FROM PUBLISHED TERMS
Address A. S. ABELL 4 CO, Publishers
Sun laoN BUILDING,
Baltimore, Md
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16
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THE SUN has UNEQUALED FACILITIES
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and possesses the FASTEST PsRFECTING
PRESSES. with The LATEST IMPROVED
MACHINERY in all the varied departments
which go 10 make up an EXTENSIVE AND
FIRST-CLASS NEWSPAPER ESTABLISH
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yIGiLANT FOR THE GENERA GOOD
Having the WIDEST CIRCULATION and
being UNIVERSALLY READ, TIE sun is
the BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM for all
classes of advertisers
All who use its columns for The advancement
of their business acknowledge IMMEDIATE
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-16

H. FOWLER. RoBT. s. Fovrrp
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-13
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Court met pursuant to adjournment.
The jury in the case of James and
Annie kirch vs.. Fridolin Wilhelm
brought In a verdict for the defendant.
The nature of this action was stated ia
yesterdays report.
The case of Thaddeus Hanford VS.
Thomas II. Bates was dismissed al
plaintiffs COSTS
No. 1919, Herman Fitzloft Va. George
Linn, was dismissed on plaintiffs mo
ton for want of prosecution.
G.. b. Adair was appointed receiver of
the property involved in the case OF
James 4. Gordon W.. j. j. Cummings.
The Grand Jury reported having
found true bill against parties fol
dealing game of faro, and as having
fOuad the indictment against f. X. st
Ledger, for selling spirituous liquor to
Indians. not a true bill. Also as having
found the indictment against Jennie
Minor, for selling manufactured tobacco
without license, not true bill. The
defendants in these cases we're there
fore discharged.
The indictments against Byron l.
Page. Henry Foster and Mark Norton
charged with participation in a gam
bling game, were dismissed for the fol
lowing reasons: First-The facts SO,
forth therein do not constitute crime
Second-The crime therein charged j.
not a crime according to the laws Of
Washington Territory.
James w. Smith, charged with causing
a public nuisance, was arraigned, anC
through counsel pleaded not guilty.
The taking of evidence i'll the case il
which the master of the steamer Nellie
appeared rs defendant in answer to {
claim for damages for baggage which il
claimed to have been lost while on bOarc
the Nellie in transit from Seattle Il
Lowell, was begun and occupied the
afternoon.
Court adjourned ut 800 p. M. unit
$50 this morning.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-13
THE ssaOOL COAL.LAND>.

The following has reference tn the in
vestigation of the mineral character OF
the school lands back nf this city at
tempted t" be grabbed by X. Wingate
and others. 1t is to he hoped strong
case will be made out for the benefit OF
the schools and school children:
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA, W.T., Oct. IL, 1881.
Hon. &. NJ. BRADsHaw, SEATTLE. W. r..
Dear Sir have beeu employed upon
official business in other directions for
tue past two weeks and have been un-
able to attend To your case upon school
lands. shall be i'll Seattle on Monday
next. when will fix time for an in
vestigation of the alleged irregular Ell
tries. | am very truly yours,
THos. IL. CavANAUGH,
Special Agent Il. l.. d.