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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
Tempted by Sharpers.

SIT is great wonder to me that the number
of defalcations by treasurers of corporations is
not larger than it isl observed a treasurer OF
one of the counties of Mary land to an american
reporter on Sunday while speaking of the re-
cent failures.
"Whyp'
"Because they have so many temptations
When l first took hold of the treasurership OF
our county | was literally beseiged with letters,
circulars and confidential communications from
New York banking firms of doubtful notorety
They came in every mail. They we're marked
private personal and all that sort of thing.
They proved to neon paper, of course-how
could easily double all investments. They
showed that by putting my money up was
absolutely certain to win, and that it was an
impossibility for me to lose. These commute
The plans were captivating. The results they
was an air of frankness about them which
ordinarily would disabuse the unsophisticated
mind of any suspicion of crookedness. For
nearly two years these things kept coming to
my office bat rs | didn't bite the hook they
gradually fell off, and now / get very few of
them. But do know this to be the case
Whenever a new man is put in place where he
has other peoples money to handle. these
sharpers in the big cities get after him yith
their circulars, and when they once catch him
they don't let him 60 until they have either
made thief or a bankrupt of him, or both
That is why am surprised that the number Of
defalcations is not larger"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS.
For Charles County,
PAS ED AT JANUARY SESSION, 1884
Published by authority.
CHAPTER Ala

CHAPTER 3l3
AN ACT to repeal chapter three hundred and
thirteen of the acts of tie General Assembly
OF Maryland, passed at the session of eighteen
hundred and seventy four, entitled IAN act
TO repeal and re-enact with amendments the
twenty-third section of the forty-frst article
OF the code of Public General Laws, title
''Fsh and Fisheries" subtitle "Patuxent"
and to reenact the same with amendment.
SECTION l. b. 1t enrcted by The General As
sembiy Of Maryland, That chapter three hun
dred ana thirteen of the acts of the late Gener
al Assembly of Maryland, passed at the session
OF eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and en-
Titled AN act to repeal and re-enact with
amendments the twenty-third section of the
forty-hrst article of the Code of Public Gener.
! al Laws, title Fish and Fisheries, - suhtitl,
fatuxsnt, be and the sam: is hereby repeal
ed and re-enacted so as to read rs follows:
SEC. 70. No person shall stake down seine
or net entirely ross the Patuxent river for the
purpose OF taking shad or herring; nor shall
any person whip, ihresh or beat the waters OF
the fatuxent river with poles or any other in
strument, for the purpose of driving an, fish
within any seine or net A; nor shall any person or
persons, except bona 6 Ia residents Of Prince
Georges, Charles. ST. Mary's Anne Arundel
ana calvert counties, in fishing in the said ri
yer, between the fifth day OF March AMI the
hftsenth day of Nay, use any ssine or net with
meshes OF less size than one and one half of an
inch square, or during the rest of the year with
any seine or net with meshes OF a less size than
two inches square. and no person sh Ill eupry
an! seine except in water tseve inches dep
and any person violating this section sh III tie
SUBJECT to the fine and forfeiture provided in
the twenty second section of this article
SEC. 2. And be Il eadctea, That this act shall
take effect from the date o, its ptssa,e Ap.
proved April 1894
We hereby certify. Tint the .,fJreg lin. is a
correct copy OF an Act OF the g neral Assem-
bly, OF Marylind, passed January session, 1854
T. H. MOORE,
Cairi Geek Of the House of Delegates.
II. MILLER,
Secretary of the Senate
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
CHAPTER 2l3,

AN ACT TO authorize the County Commission.
ers OF Charles county to pay J ,m-s F. lat
the~s, late States attorney OF said county.
such additional comp.us ,,ion ss in their
Judgment may be proper, for professional ser.
vices rendered To the committee OF the grand
jury OF said county 10 its investigation oil
the books and accounts of the Coaniy Com.
missioners Of Charles County.
SECTION |. Be IL IN ict,d b. fA> Gea,rf is.
sesaHy o. NIrytaaf. That the County Comnis
sioners of Charles county be and they are su.
thoriEed hereby to pty TO james T. Mat
thews, late States Attorney OF said county.
such additional compens ton a. ia their jud Z.
mest may be proper, for professional service,
rendered TO the committee Of ;he grand jury oi
said county in its Investigation Of the hoJk.
add accounts Of the County Commissioners u
Charles couniv
SEo J. Had Be II ENACTED. Tha, this act shall
take eject from The date Of its p lsssg- Al.
proved April 8, 1884
We hereby certify. That the af,re yoiu, IS
correct copy OF an Act of the General As.em.
bly, Of .ryiani, pissed January y s.ion, 1854
T. II. v lORE.
Chief Clerk Of the Haus- OF Drlesat-.
J " MILLER,
Secretary OF the S-uate
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

Ozark horses" are looming up in Chica-
60. The favorites cannot win.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
CHAPTER 81.

AN ACT 10 su,horiz. the Conaty L,fnmis sioa.
srs of Charlie county to pay 10 p. Reed VIII.
the sum of S7tl Is, for money -rron-oasly paid
for taxes during the years ls76, 1871, 1918.
1879. 1880 aud 1881.
SscrInS / b Il ,aaei<i hy Rs Gsn,rd a,
se=siy Of .kiryidai That the Couniy Commis
sioaers OF Charles couuty ase hershy aathorix 4
TO pay to p Reed Wills Of said county. tas
OF STs 10. GU, Of snv money "a IA m,- ~
heir hands not o,hrrxiss spprQori.,~I =,
for tax-s for The wears 1876, 1917, 1878. 1879.
1880 and 1881
SIC ? and Be- If esselei. Tha, ihis act sh I'll
take effect from the ue of its passage. APP
proved March 20. 1884.
We hereby certify. that the .foregaing Is a
correct copr o, an Act Of the &c ler.l Assembly
Of Maryland. pissed January S,ssioa. 1885,
7. n. MOORE.
Chief Clerk Of The House OF DsIeg ,tes.
J ". MILLER,
Secretary Of the Senate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

Gen. Lee, at the close Of the war, received
innumerable Offers to engage in commercial
enterprises. Insurance companies, railroads,
and many large corporations a; the South we're
anxious 10 pay him any salary he might demand
solely for the use of his name. without any
labor on his part, or the incurriug of any re-
sponsibility whatever. A committee OF English
men, with the Duke of Sutherland and Mr..
Beresford Hope at the head Offered him In a fee
splendid estate in one of the midland counties
Of England, coupled with guarantee of an in
GENE Of & 900 a year rs long as he lived. He
gratefully declined all of these offers and ac-
cep,ed the Presidency of Washington and Lee
University at a salary of 50, 900 year Here
he earned his living as the hardest worker in q
bard working faculty in training the youth OF
The country, up to the very hour Of the paraly-
tic stroke which Immediately preceded his death.
Gen Lee left three sons. They, too, received
many offers of n similar kind, aud likewise de.
clined them. Two of these sons now pros
porous planters in Virginia The third sue
coded his father in the Presidency Of Washing
ton and Lee University, aud has filed the posi-
ton with credit for the last thirteen years.
The true American spirit shines in Gen. Lee 8
example, the spirit which prompted Washing
ton aud his Generals when they retired from
the public service enriched only with the recol-
lection Of their great achievements, and scorn-
ing to make merchandise Of their fame.
What commentary this action of Gen.
Lee presents to that of the other leader OF
the late unpleasa ntness, that the late tinan-
ciaI failures in New York have disclosed.
What is there in the career Of Grant that
precludss belief in his guilt in the trans,
actions of Grant & Ward, one member OF
which firm is now in felon's cell. We
can recall nothing When President he
violated his oath of office and accepted
presents. He violated his oath when he
signed the bill doubling his salary during
his incumbency. His private secretary
Babcock-was a partner in the Whiskey
Ring that swindled the government. and
Grant pardoned every member of the Ring.
He accepted the resignation of Secre airy
Of War Belknap, who was interested in
post leadership swindIss. A check for
$25. 900 went into his household after tn e
disastrous Black Friday transactions.
These are but few incidents in his pub
lie career, and they 60 to show that Grant
is covetous and not above suspicion.
Consider. too, his dead head and dead. beat
TIP around the orld his acceptance of a
gift of quar'er Of million dollars, and
his desire. beside, TO he placed upon the
retired list of the army with a salary OF
pear'y $4,000 per year.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

The convention of the Protestant Epis-
copal diocese of Maryland assembled in
Baltimore on Wednesday of last week and
adjourned on Friday without the effecting
the election of bishop to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Bishop Pinkney.
=. The convention organized by the selection
of Rev. DR.. Leeds for President. Only
routine business relative to the diocese
was transacted on the first day. On the
second day OF the meeting the Convention
proceeded to elect Bishop, after fixing
the salary at $4,000. A number of names
were placed in nomination, among them
that of DR.. Levin, but he withdrew before
the first ballot, stating that he did not
think that any man of his years could pro-
perly discharge the duties of this high Of
fee. He nevertheless received a vote on
the 5th ballot. Nine Intellectual ballots
were taken the last one resulting Eccleston
IS, Hodges, so; Elliott Uexas), IL; Leeds
5; Leonard 4; Elliott (Washington). 8;
scattering, 9: total, 1877. On Friday four
more Intellectual ballots were cast. On the
18th ballot Dr. Leeds received rs votes
the highest number received by any candi-
date during the election, but it fell 16
short Of the number necessary to elect
Dr. Ecc!eston received Al and Bishop FL
lott Z, the rest scattering. The Conven-
tion here finding it impossible to elect
have called Special Convention to be
held in st. Peters Church, Baltimore, on
the 20 of October next. when the balloting
will be continued. The old Standing
Committee was reelected as follows
n.Io
1853; Jno. H. Chew, 1872; ]. q. Elliott, 1853
A. P. Stryker, 1852; George Leeds, $50
Walter W. Williams, 1873. The contesting
ticket was as follows; George Leeds, WIN.
Paret, j. S. B. Hodges, John H. Chew,
James Stephenson, W. A. Mitchell and
VIM. s. Southgate. 1t was decided to pay
the family of the late Bishop Pinkney the
balance due on his salary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

Practical people, who have not the pa
thence to investigate the question of tariff
reform, can experience some foretaste of
the great alienation of their burdens that
will result from this policy by comparing
the relative prices OF sugar and matches.
two articles affected by the sham revenue
reform bill passed by the last Congress
Matches which at this time last year sold
in the country stores at 3 cents may now
be bought at 1 cent box, while sugar
that cost year ago from 10 to IA cents
may now be purchased at from Z to II
cents. The reasons which induced these
wise and just statesmen who a year ago
were in majority in Congress, but are
not now. to make such reduction as can
be felt and appreciated upon these two
commodities, while there is no percepti-
be change upon anything else can be cas-
lily understood. The domestic growth Of
sugar in this country is confined to the
Democratic Southern States, while the
monopoly of the match business, it was
said, had been obtained by little Demo.
cratic Delaware Hence the fact that Of
the $4,000, 900 estimated reduction of tar.
if duties claimed for the Morrill, bill, $11,
100000 was upon the single commodity
OF sugar; and that the excise tax upor
matches was entirely abolished. But as
just and impartial and indiscriminate AZ
was that wise and earnest measure it has
given the people foretaste of the bless.
ings of tariff reform. The Morrison bill
would have effected a similar reduction in
the price of every article the poor man
uses, and this is what the Democratic par
ty promises to do for the people.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

The Republican national convention
met at Chicago on Tuesday and effected
temporary organization by electing Jno
R. Lynch, colored ex-member of Con-
gress from Mississippi, as temporary pre-
siding officer. Elk U. S. Senator Powell
Clayton, of Arkansas, was proposed by
Senator Sabin, on behalf of the National
Executive committee, but he was defeated
by Mr.. Lynch, the latter receiving 431 a.
gainst 1877 votes tor the former. The vote
in favor of Clayton was understood to
show the Blaine strength in the conven-
tion an effort having been made by the
Blaine people to control the temporary
organization. Blaine's friends were some
what discouraged by this set back, but
latest advices are to the effect that they
are gaining ground a-d are again
hopeful. Two days were consumed in
routine business, and up to our latest ad-
vices the first ballot had not been taken.
The impression is that neither Blaine nor
Arthur will receive the nomination, while
Ger. Sherman's chances as the dark
horse" are said to tie improving rapidly,
although the old veteran has repeatedly
repudiated the idea of being considered
a possible candidate. While the result is
very doubtful, Blaine has developed ra'h
er more strength than was expected while
Arthur does not show up as well as his
friends predicted. TIE action of the con-
vention in appointing a negro to be tenn
porary presiding officer, revea how diff
1t TO hold thS6r -cofored
following.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

On their recent visit to Virginia the
Twenty eight New York Volunteers visit
ed the grave of Stonewall Jackson, at
Lexington, escorted by the survivors of
the Fifth Virginia Infantry. They did
not desecrate the place with iibe or jest,
but stood with uncovered heads and paid
mute tribute to the valor and the virtues
of the lllustrious dead. 1t was an inspir-
alton to a new and stronger brotherhood.
It was lesson for the bloody shirted poll
ticians to take note of and profit by.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
l1ortG obaccoGimes
PORT TOBACCO:
Friday Morning. June 6, 1884

Delegates to the Congressional Conven-
ton were elected in Calvert county on
Saturday, as follows: John T. Bond, DR..
George w. Jones and H. Clay Ireland
They are in favor of Hon James T. Bris-
coe for Congress, with Hon. Barnes Comp
ton as second choice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

MIR. Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, resident di
rector and manager of the Adams Express
Company in Baltimore, died at the Hy-
geia Hote', Cd Point Comfort, Va, Satur-
day night.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

Maj. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler is
one of those persons who is expected to
notice that the world moves. There may
be some doubt as to The sincerity of his
convictions but none in the world as to
his accuteness in discovering the lay of the
land. 1t is therefore not at all surprising
that the Ex-Governor is opposed to the re-
~peal Of tie whisky and tobacco tax and
in favor of a tariff limited to 'the raising
of sufficient aiaount Of revenue for the
economical administration ofthe Govern
ment and no more" If he Democrats do
not look out everybody and all parties
will. after a while, claim to be the only
original tariff reformers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06

Gov. McLsue's majority in 1888 over Mr..
Holton WAS 90. against Mr.. Holion's majority
of $50 ia 1882, just the year before. We are
satisfied we do not speak unadTissdly, there
fore, in predicting a much larger Democratic
majority in ls8i-4ane iruadef Adrtrfiser.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
SCHOOL NOTICE.

TNHE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSION.
Frs will meet in heir office in Port Tobac-
CO on
TUESDAY. June oath, 1884.
For the purpose of receiving Reports of the
Teachers of cOlored schools
No Reports received unless made out on
blanks prepared for the purpose issued by the
State Board. Every Report must be sworn, or
affirmed to, before Justice of the Peace, or
Commissioner.
The Secretary will be prepared to pay the
Teachers of colored schools on Thursday, the
2Sth, Of June.
Teachers Association, colored, Monday, 23rd
Of June.
Teachers can be supplied with blank term
reports by calling on or sending to Washington
Burch, who can always be found to attend the
Office.
By order of the Bo,rd
A. W. NEALE, Sect'y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Jefferson lettings.

Mrs " Armstrong Is suffering with felOn on
the index finger OF her right hand.
Leonard Hoffman is able TO be out again aftera
severe attack OF neuralgia.
Mr.. Trask is building good substantial mouse
and barn on section I'VE
Mr.. Andrew Gantenbine will erect a fine dwell
ling this summer.
Mr.. Eshelman has the addition TO his house en-
closed
Mr.. Geo Hills has the contract TO build the abut-
mentS for the new iron bridge across turkey
Greek. which insures Il good job.
JeffersOn'S brass band is Il permanent fixture
and are doing credit TO themselves and leader.
The assessor has made his appearance, and we
poor mOrtals get faint idea OF what we are worth
Mr. y. Armstrong lost valuable COW the 25th.
Chris. Hartman had an offer OF $4,000 fora quar-
ter section, but says no, land is on IA BOOM
Two prairie fires last week doing considerable
damage to orchards and hedge fences, besides
burning some hay for Mr. MOsley.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Brother Blaine's Peculiar Position.

In his quiet study sitting, and a web historic
knitting,
Brother Blaine has found a HUIing Iliil9ll vi d
great career.
When at night his eyes he closes, peacefully he
now reposes,
Resting on "a bed OF roses, free from pain and
doubt and fear.
This much surely must be clear.
U-ben ahout him there are flying many insects,
peering, spying.
And with strong insistance Trying scheilieS "
draw him from his task
81 will not, he says, abe tempted; as d veteran
exempted,
And with all my time preempted, one thing on
Iy now / ask
In the Muses. smiles TO bask.
,1b,1tnow Won. Pennsylvania; Il am still, it
seems, your mania;
But, my precions friends, IN VAIN !e urge Nie
forth from ny retreat.
Many States their suit are pressing, and IL Is
special blessing, .-
All this pleading and caressing; but my Dook Is
not complete.
And repose is very sweet.
"Blaine and Lincoln? Hyou mention IloSe V"o
names TO our Convention
Twill not alter my intention; l am fixed and
settledso.
But IT really Is appalling. all this hagglng' pull
ing, hauling;
should the country keep ON calling-l am hu-
man. as you know
Must /, must go?'
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Hope Happiness.

Mr. Robinson, OF Iowa, after his visit TO Her
rngtOn, made UP his mind TO buy Immediately In
Hope a lot 6OX1SO feet for a bank, dry goods ard
grocery store TO be run by his brother Mr.. PeaSe.
our architect made the plans and the next day
the lumber was bought and the ground broken
for excavating a large cellar. No fooling at Hope
now.
Our good natured postmaster, NJ. PelSe, set up
the cigars 10 the boys TO help him unload his new
Fairbank. He pald the cigars in advance ana was
left
G. Harding has lumber on the ground for two
story house.
Oh! admirable is Providence, Just when need ed
the two best materials for building have been dis
covered. The first one is the best clay Tor bT1cL
and potteT'S work; the other Is gravel ana sanu;
NJ. Henquenet had sample OF the clay examined
in Abilene, Enterprise and Council Grove. Every
where IL was found no. article.
Your correspondent is actually visiting the'di-
rectors OF our new road. Mr. Patterson Is eXpec-
ted Monday and viii visit Hope with view OF 10
eating the station and that Will stop all the false
rumOrs Intentionally started by jealous neighbors
10 hurt our thriving town.
MANY visitors from White City and Council
Grove are expected this week with an eye TO bus
mess.
Remember our first monthly sale, Saturday,
April 5th, TO commence at O'Clock, p. m, sharp.
Horses, cattle, mules, plOwS, harrows, buggy,
wagon, corn, oats &c
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Industry.

Never was there season more inviting 10 the
farmers than the present spring in preparing their
Lands for the reception Of spring crops, and never
in my experience has work been put forward with
so much alacrity. The land IS IN splendid condl-
ton for blowing.
A great deal Of dissatisfaction Is manifested by
the community OF this place towards the bridge
contractors for non-ful1llment OF their contract
lin putting bridge across Chapman Greek at
this place. IL is stated that on or about the 10Th
OF last February the bridge was TO be completed
and open for travel, but yet there mas ISJ Deen
a brick laid nor a pick struck towards the com,
mencement. Under she circumstances should
consider the contract forfeited and the DondSmen
liable for the damages 10 the public. The time
OF wear is arriving when freShetS are daily eA-
pected. which will obstruct business for days, as
no communication can be had nom the south Side
of the creek during the time these freShets con-
tinue and in consequence OF the same the bus-
ness interests OF the town well as farmers VIII
will suffer alike. Hurry up the bridge, commits
sioners, and relieve the people from discontinue
Squire Carpenter and Charles SWinehearU are
building nice residences in town. Industry has
made wonderful improvement within the last
three wears and all business interests have pros
porous appearance. KIP ' AN winnie
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
They Voted Nay.

tienersl ROSecrans says that Califor-
mia, like Maryland. was solid against
taking up the tariff bill this session, but
as majority of the house decided in
favor of tariff legislation, the delegation
W0Gld be as solid for revenue reform.
Il don't say, however" lac concluded,
tia; the Morrison bill will pass the
house. I9Ut some bill. will. The people
want taxes reduced. and the democratic
party, which has always been near and
dear TO the people. will be found in ia
vaer0f it. We werediYided as to wheth-
scr NE should go into it W not, but hav-
ing Seraed that between ourselves, we
0f California, like Maryland, l hope.
VIII be found gu the right side when the
time for voting comes
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Churches.

Baptist services in GraceC Chapel, Spruce
street, every Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at 7:3O. Geo. Merriam, pastor.
Services every Sunday morning at
the Presbyterian church at 1913, and
in the evening at 7:30; Sunday school al
$3.50 a. III. prayer meeting on Wednes,
day evenings at 7:30. r. G. Mccarthy
pastor.
Episcopal services in st. Johns Oh,
Buckeye Avenue, on the LIST and Sd Sun
DAYS of each month, at II o'clock, a. m
z. WAGER, Rector.