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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
Special Fertilizers.

The chief dependence of every far
mer should be upon manures made on
the farm. However much other fer
tilizers may be lauded, there is moth
ing, all things considered. that is su-
perior to good farm manure. There
is no intelligent farmer that will deny
the beneficial effects that come from
action upon the soil otherwise whence
would come any necessity for blowing
or cultivation other than what would
be necessary for the suppression of the
weeds. It is the mechanical effect up
on the soil in breaking it up and pull
verizing it that calls for the use of the
pillow, the harrow, the cultivator, the
hoe, or any other implement that acts
upon it. In the application of special
manures there may be chemical ac-
ton induced which is beneficial to the
growing crops, but in the case of sta
BILE manures, made up as they are Of
vegetable and decomposable matter as
we'll as chemical substances in
solution, in addition to the chemical
changes that are effected by the decay
of the vegetable matter, mechanical
change is effected in the soil, which is
very favorable to the growth of all
plants.
While it is advisable that the chief
reliance should be placed upon farm
yard manures, at the same time it is
frequently advantageous to employ
commercial fertilizers, But in their
use it should be borne in mind, that
they possess two distinct values that
disproportionate. First the CONNER
cial value is the cost to the consumer
in the market, while the second is its
agricultural value, or the power that
it possesses to increase the cropin con-
sequence Of its use. If this is not so
as to render its value proportionate to
its cost, no advantage comes from the
use.
This is believed by good many far
fners to be the case; that the value of
increase Of crop, from the use OF COM
mercial fertilizers, is not equal or no
greater than the expenditure, and be-
lievlng thus they are manufacturing
their own fertilizer, which is much
more satisfactory in its effects, and at
cost of less than one-half of what is
required for a similar article in the
market. Samuel B. West, has this
seasons made use of LOO pounds Of
bone, which with the other ingredi-
ents employed, has made between
three and four tons of superior phos-
hate. He used from thirty to thirty.
five pounds of acid to each hundred
pounds of bone, and as drier prefers
charcoal dust when it can be obtained.
But in addition to this, he also
mixed small quantity of gypsum or
lssa F.z==7, And ,vfne dry herman
IRE, thus forming an excellet supple
mental fertilizer to be employed as a
stimulant in the hill for corn, potatoes
or any other growing crops. But the
most interesting point is that the cost
was only about $14 per ton.
WILLIAM II. YEoMANS
Columbia, Conn.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
German Millet.

Another years observation and ex-
perience in the cultivation of German
millet, corroborates the opinion pre-
viously formed that in the quantity
and quality Of fodder grown, this
plant is justly deserving of the atten-
ton, that it is receiving at the hands
of progressive and practical farmers.
Iu fact, | know Of no other>two forage
plants, that will produce a larger
quantity of appetizing fodder, that
can be grown on the same plot of
ground in one season, than may be
raised from winter rye and German
millet. | admit that more tons of
corn fodder, can be produced on a
piece of groand than rye or millet
yields, but it is not so keenly relished
by live stock, and when fed in a green
condition, will cover only a short
period of time. TO those farmers
who seek to increase the amount of
fodder now produced, let German
millet be tried another year.-Hus-
6andnaan.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
II n l. X
On
D,'yGOO.Is

We believe that a little
confidential talk with our
Friends, and Patrons at this
time will do more good than
any amount of advertising
we could possibly put in this
space,
To a few Of you our House
is probably unknown,and we
desire to become acquainted,
and propose to introduce our
selves without ceremony. We
are the firm of WOODWARD
and LOTHROP, Of Washing
ton, d. c., better known in
that City as the Boston Dry
Goods House." and we here
with submit the fundamental
principles upon which we do
business, which are the Sc
crets Of our success.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
OUR PLATFORM :

RULE |. To keep only 4
standard and relia-
BILE class of DRY
GOODS. select i n Q
only such goods as
willin oar best Judge
ment give entire sa-
tiSfaction.
RULE 2, To adhere strictly
to the "One Price
system, and guaran-
tee that price to be
as low, if not lower,
than anyother house
for the same grade
of goods.
RULE 3. To stand by every
representation, cheer
fully refunding the
money in all cases
Of diSsatisfa C t o n
without asking the
why, or wherefore.
RULE 4. BY semi-monthly
trips to the New
York and Boston
markets, to keep
thoroughly pc S t e 4
as to the different
changes in STYLES,
and prices. Thereby
giving our cu>to-
mers at all times the
best Fabrics ut the
lowest prices.
RULE 5. Actual fidelity to
and due apprecia-
ton ofour customers
insurin g t h e IN
prompt and efficient
service.
RULE 6. To increase our
business by legiti-
mate means to such
an extent that it will
better enable us tC
maintain low prices
as the more we sell
the cheaper we car
afford to sell.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25

Give fools their gold y knaves their power
Let fortunes bubbles rise and fail;
Who soyvs n field or trains a flower,
Or plants a tree. is more than all.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
Oats for Stock.
Professor Henrys saws

Professor Henry ST. would urge
that our farmers give more oats to
young stock, colts as we'll as calves.
There is no food so easily attainable
that will so correct acidity of the stom-
ach and keep the whole system in good
order. To those who wish to raise
calves on very little milk, l would say,
use oats and oil meal freely, and by
studying the wants of the calves you
will be able to raise fine animals on q
small allowance of milk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
ORDERING BY NAIL.

Persons ordering by mail without sample,
by stating the price and style of goods desired,
can rely On our sending them the best article
the market affords at the best possible price
Merchandise weighing not over pounds
can be sent by mail as fourth class matter, IN
sealed and without written matter inside, at
the rate of one cent per OF. Customers m y
however, write their full name and address on
the outside of the package.
Send money by Postal Note, Bank Check, P
o. Order, Draft, or Registered Letter adding
enough to pay postage. Should balance re.
main it will be promptly returned.
Hoping to be favored with your orders, we
remain, Very respectfully.
WOODWARD & L0THROP,
Washington, ID. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25

HIRAM q. Dudley, J. WALTER CARPENTER
WILLIAM ]. EDELEN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
CAMPAIGN RALLIES.
DR.. Warmers Appointments.

In accordance with the judgment
of friends in the several localities,
DR.. Warmers appointments for the
Eastern counties in the State were
withdrawn for the time, and now
a new list has been made out as
below.
Let the friends in these localities
be assured that DR.. Warner will be
present, and let arrangements be
made for rousing meetings at every
point.
Gilmer County, Tannersville,
Friday evening, July II.
Bra1toaa County, Salt Lick Bridge,
Thursday evening, July "a.
Burrasville, Friday evening, July
25.
Brartom c. H., Saturday evening,
July 26.
Clay G. H., Monday evening,
July %.
Nicholas c. H., Tuesday evening,
July 20.
Webster G. H., Wednesday even
ing, July 80.
LeaOis County, Weston, Friday
evening, Aug. 1.
Let the People come out and hear
the question Of all questions ably dis.
cusSed.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
rible things they had never before
dreamed of. s s.s.ee..

rible things they had never before.
dreamed Of. ss,s sess8,A
The County Commissioners were
affectionately remembered for their
kindness in supplying the sober
speople of the districts with saloons.
PROF. A. L. WADE TALKS.
Prof. Wade was called out and
paid happy tribute to the work
and influence of woman, in all true
progress and reforms.
After Prof Wade Rev. S.P. Whit
ney spoke briefly to the crowds that
were still eager to hear.
THANKS TO MRS. WELLS.
The FREEMAN representative.
here craved hearing, and briefly
reviewing the grand work Mrs.
Wells had done for West Virginia,
in her excellent addresses through
out the State, and noting the fact
that this was the last Of her APP
pointments for the present, he pro-
posed that this large audience on
behalf of all the good people Of
West Virginia, return to Mrs.
Wells hearty vote of thanks not
only..for her address here to-day,
but for her visit and excellent
work in the State. The universal
rising attested most hearty vote
on this proposition.
So closed the Picnic and oratory
of the day. Wish there was time
to tell thousand things that hap
pened; Of the long list of FREEAAN
recruits enlisted g. the generous
hospitality enjoyed in the elegant.
home and pleasant family of Col.
Mclean of the successful Festival
at the Baptist Church in the
evening: of our visit to the open,
home Of that loyalest of all loyal
orohibitionists, DR.. Loyal Young,
and so on--but we cannot tarry.
Saturday found US, CDR. Warner
and rye scribe,"} lodging saloons
in Pt. Pleasant and laying plans
for an early seige of that whisky
cursed town, the bombarding to be,
done by the Doctors artillery.
After spending 6 night hours ON
the platform at Macarthur juno
ton, we at last reached home,
"tired and sleepy too" at 8 a. m.
Sunday morning.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
The Y. w. g. r. u. Picnic.

The Y. w. C. T. U. Picnic up.
the O. r. r. on the 4th was sue
cess:on of disappointments and de-
lights, in which all our calamities
proved our happy opportunities.
With about forty young ladies
and gentlemen the train reached
Henderson's Grove a half hour
late. But for the delay the party
would have been in the grove in a
heavy rain. As it was we were
kindly invited to stay on board
and go on to Williamstown, the in
tention being to leave us at the
grove on the return trip. But the
rain continuing, the train was
put at the disposal of the party
Dinner was enjoyed on board at
the Williamstown depot, after
which many visited Marietta, while
others enjoyed further trip to st.
Marys.
The provisions being ample sup
per was spread in the cars, Of which
Mr.. Williams in charge, and the
train men heartily partook. RAM
bles and croquet and all the con-
comitants of a general good time
We're richly enjoyed between show
ers, and on returning in the even
ing it was unanimously resolved
that we had much gladder and.
happier time than if it hadn't
rained.
The party resolved thanks to Mr..
Swearinger and Mr.. Bryan for ar
engagements, and especial thanks to
Mr.. Williams for his exceeding
kindness in securing to us such a
happy time on a rainy day.
ONE oE THE PICNICKERs.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN
". VA. NEWS AND NOTES.

MEAN AcT.-Last week James
Mcdaniel, who resides near Ger
man. in Braxton county, found his
Young horse dead in his pasture
field, with a bullet hole through its
head. Mr.. Mcdaniel, it is said, is
well-disposed, honest man, and
why he should be treated in this
manner is mystery difficult to
solve.-Crescent.
FOUND DEAD.-The Anderson
Statesman notes the death of Mr..
Hamilton Bobbett, from apoplexy.
He was found dead in the public
road.
MAN SHoT.-We learn that a
very serious difficulty occurred be-
tween some negroes at Stone Cliff,
on Sunday, the 29th of June, in
which negro man named Mosely,
was shot and killed.-Mo,lntain
Herald.
ATTEMPTED SuIcIDE.-The Yves.
ton Democrat has particulars of the
attempted suicide of Stephen
Burns. In fit of mental aberra-
ton he cut his throat with a razor,
but it is hoped he may recover.
R.R. AccIDENr.-The first fatal
accident on the G. & G. R. r. oc.
Cured recently at Grafton. Mr..
Geo. Price, an excellent young man,
was fatally crushed between the
bumpers while coupling cars.
AT GRAFTON. Mrs. John Gala
CHER of Grafton, while on hei way
to visit sick friend, was run over
by train and instantly killed.
Seeing train approaching she
stepped over on side track i'm
mediately in front of another train,
which she discovered too late to
escape.
AT FLEM1NGToN.- The Grafton
Sentinel says: cat Pennington, on
Tuesday, Waterman James Lefever,
aged about % years, was run over
BY the east bound passenger train,
No. los, and was instantly killed.
He was horribly mangled, being
cut and bruised beyond recogni-
ton"
KILLED.-Vincent Gray, a color
Jed man in the employ Of the c. &
%. R. R., was run over by an engine
and killed near Talcott, on Sunday
Past. 1t seems that Gray, while
drunk, laid down on the track and
went to sleep.-Moumtaim Herald.
u CHILD KILLED.--A little daugh-
ter of VIM. D. Huff, of Beaver
Mills, was killed by a falling tree
pm Saturday evening last, while
put Observation-Disclosures Chronicle.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

cry principle OF representative gov
eminent it has denied to the peo-
pie the right of a legal expression
Of opinion respecting the weight
est issue of the time. 1t has
closed every door. 1t could have
done nothing more to please the
rumsellers, unless it had resolved
that the traffic in spirituous liquors
is a political, social, and moral ad-
vantage to the republic.
There is now, it seems to me, but
one course to be pursued by tenn
perance and Christian voters. They
must cast their ballots for prohi.
bition candidates standing upon q
prohibition platform. They cannot
maintain their consistency and
self-respect in any other way.
at is quite possible" says the
Times of this city, that the friends
of commercial freedom will not see
fit to wait another four years be-
fore giving an expression of their
opinions on this vital question at
the polls" 1t adds suggestively !:
while they cannot hope to win
just now as a separate party, they
may be able to show that they can
not with safety be left out of the
calculations of the grand old par
ties"
This is precisely the lesson
which the friends of prohibition
have to teach the leaders of the
grand old parties" Hitherto
temperance men have been cleft out
of the calculations" of the men
who run the party newspapers and
the conventions. It has been
deemed necessary to consider the
brewers and saloonists, because, as
the New York Retailer affirmed,
they were determined to "black-
ball" all who opposed their "trade. F"
But as for temperance and Chris
ton men it was believed that they
would growl but would not bolt,
and only votes are weighed or
counted by politicians. Let the
prohibitionists cast 100000, or
even $4,000 votes for Gov. St.
John or Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, or
some other worthy leader, for
President, and they will not hence
forth be cleft out of the calcula-
tions" of the party magnates, Re-
publican or Democratic.
This would not be throwing
away our votes. Votes are never
thrown away which are withheld
from a corrupt combination. Bal
lots are not fired into the ar which
are cast for truth and righteous.
ness. Whether one party or the
other is to be profited, as the result
of separate political action, is not
to be considered. We are bound to
vote our own sentiments, and there
is now no greater question than
prohibition before the people of
this Nation. This paramount in
terest cannot be sacrificed for any
mere partizan advantage. x
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

The PREACHERS INSTITUTE of
the Buckhannon and Parkersburg
Districts will meet at Long Rum.
Pennsboro Charge, July IS in
stead of July Is, as published in
the FREEMAN of last week.
w. w. RYMER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

Boreman,s Sweet Vermifuge is,
safe, sure and pleasant to take
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
Pittsburgh Female College.

DR.. Pershing, the able President
p this long-established institu-
1lon, has handed US an elaborate
snd excellently executed catalogue
q Pittsburgh Female College. A
giance through its pages at once
Mpresses one with the success and
1lmmenseness" of these combined
schools of learning.
BY reference to last Terms sta
gstics we find there were IN at5en.
2aace In the several departments
Is follows:
kesldent Graduates ............. 6
college of Literary Arts ........ 1870
observatory of Music ......... 311
fclool of Drawing and Paint
ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "a
II @ool of Elocution ............... rs
Pool of Modern Languages. %
Among the patrons we find West
lglnia is largely represented,
Y 1t is fair to presume that with
facilities now afforded by the
10 River Railroad, whereby this
lege is brought within six
|urs of Parkersburg, the attend
Zee from our Mountain State will
greatly increased.
We are very sure our West Vir-
MA daughters may confidently
70 Pittsburgh College for the
81 Of care, instruction and train
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-04-19
CONDITION OF MfxtCO.
A Radical Change In It's Financial
u' Policy Deplrrtied. rrt61GIa9l

n Rnuicni Change In It's Financial
.a Policy Demanded. lrtf'l.l
NEW; ORLEANS, April ls "A gentleman
just arrived from the interior Of Mexico,
expresses the opinion that the Government
OF Mexico cannot long avoid a collapse
without radical change Of policy. Nine.
tenths Of all the imports into the country
pass 10 at; Vera Cruz. The Government
has made concessions upon the duties col.
lec.ed at the Custom House. He says so
nuch percent to this railroad, SO much to
tnat, 10 much to banks Tor loans, &C., ie
allowed until 97 percent OF the entire in
come is pledged, leaving only percent Tor
,he Government OF course they are in a
had fix, and are trying to get out OF it.
Ono plan is to make the City OF Mexico
port roi entry, by which !, means
thegoods simply pass through Vera Cruz
in bond aud the dnties are collected at the
capital. The creditors having liens only
on the Vera Cruz Custom house aye tind.
ing themselves badly left. Qrite recently
they placed an additional tax upon ali
kinds Of imported liquor, but as heliouor
tax is hypothecated they put this in tho
form Of stamp duty, ten centsupon every
bottle A pint bottle Of American lager
beer is now 62a cents, and grown per.
sons drink Of whisky is 20 cents in silver,
while in down.trodden Havana you can
geta drink OF gin or brandy for 10 cents
paper, 4 cents gold. This act almost led
to a revolution when the attempt was first
made to enforce it. II should not be sur.
prised to hear" the gentleman sayp, that
an opposition ticket with Republication and
decrease Of taxation for rallying cry, will
besweeping the country, and that Disz and
bis rsiIroad crowd were driven from
poHer.n s-.a :. ~ - =
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TIE Commissioner Of IuICruui Revenue
said 10 General Dayal that he would not
hold IL posiIon undsr III administration
with which he IVES not in full accord, and
lie presumed that G=neral DIval would
no.. This Was q sufficient iutimation to
lsn sensitive Of his honor and jealous OF
bis rights rs a citizen. Unable TO comply
with tho terms hs did that which has made
him the lion Of the hour.
Commissioner Evans is not the frat to
maintain this misrhievous theory oil the re-
aIonG Of federal officers TO the executive;
bnt it ia theory rank and Improbable,
and the country has recorded, IL tones
that can not be- misunderstood, its Dissent
from the theory and the practice.
10 cdmit that federal officer owes
leal;y to the persona! fortunes OF the prasi-
dent ID TO couyer. in,o seris over n hundred
thousand citizens whose right i! is to be free
men. itisto present the yisible executive
power u tho National Governmen: in s
form ths mos. o!lensiye and unrspublican.
1t tAAes iron. the citizen who hap-
peEs 10 hold federal place all
freedom Of speech and OF action, and turns
him into mere machine to register the
will Of his superior. 1t raises class apart
from tie masa Of Americans, deprived Of
volllion, warped to aingle will, deaf to ar
gnlneat and blind to events, with no aspir-
alton beyond servile obedience to master
who feeds them at the public cost. The
President may threaten the liberties OF his
country, but under the rule Of personal rer.
vice oilcers under tho National Government
must abet the crime.
Attic risk Of his own good name Pres:,
dent Arthur cannot afford TO stand where
Commissioner Evans places him. He has
been quoted rs saying that the humblest
officer has the same right as himself to
freedom Of opinion and liberty OF action
tIIa! no officer should be coerced aud every
one Of them should bo protested in his
rights as citizen. The country applaudeG
this sentiment, and the lNrEILIoEScER was
glad to commend il.
The President has now golden oppor,
lpl'y TO teach by example. COMMISSIONS,
Evans has forfeited his confidence, II, u:
wspre'er to believe, he has acted without
authority. The President Inns only to dis
miss Mr.. Eyaus 10 convince the country
mat he docs not approve his scsndslou'
conduct.
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PARIS, April lS-A telegram from Gen.
eral Mil!ott, Commander lot the French
forces in Tocquin, dated Hsnsi, April l6,
saye: The enemy again have been en-.
coun'ered not far from Hurguo, and were
routed. Alter the engagement
We destroyed the citadels where the leaders
OF the Black F!ay had taken yeiuye. The
forces are now following the right bank Of
the rivtxDai with the Object Of threaten
ing !M enemy in The sonih and obtaining
1ejkcss Tor tho massacre OF missionaries.
phe Beck Flsgs have Withdrawn to North
ern Tonquin. The remnants OF the gar.
risonH OF Racninha and Yony Chness
and AbnamteH TO tie rumbcr OF five thou,
Band have retrsa.ed to Thauk Hon. Gen,,
oral Del.isle is going to Mini Blnh.o to OBJ
serve them, lgNI0s. ~. =
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a Eunernl,lHterrIpletl.

ATLANTA, Ga, April lS.-Considerable
excitement was created here by the sus.
pension OF tho funeral services Of MI. J..
Il. johnson, whose death was reported
yesterday, which were held at Trinity
Church. A large congregation was pres.
ent.s Alter the sermon OF Dr.. Kendall had
been concluded, and preparations were be.
ing made to convey the corpse to oakland,
. last look wac taken Of the facs OF the
dead woman. There appesrsd upon The
cheek q very perceptible 1ush that awak.
ened doubts in the minds Of her friends
that lie in the body WIS not wholly ex.
tinct, aud out Of fulIness OF caution It was
decided not to make an intelment. The
body was accordingly returned to her resi-.
dence, OIL Pricer street, where it now rests
under the wa,chful eyes OF the mourning
household and aorrowing friends. Hun.
dreds Of persous have visited the residence,
and excitement as 10 tho condition OF Mrs.
johnson is intense. She WAS the wife OF
Mr.. J. II. johnson, an extensive agricul-
tural manufacturer. .,H