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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-02
The PooIe.skinner Contested Election

Arguments in the contested election case of
Poole vs.. Skinner were finished yesterday
before the house committee on elections,
and 1t was determined to take vote Monday
next
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-02
Recommendations OF the House Naval
Committee.

The house committee on naval affairs yes
terday recommended that the committee on
appropriations embody in the naval appro.
priation bill recommendations to reduce the
number Of chief engineers from sixty-nine
to fifty to reduce the number of pay direc-
tors and pay inspectors of the pay corps from
nine to i've, and to consolidate the bureaus
of recruiting and equipments with the bu-
reau of provisions and clothing A proposition
to recommend the consolidation of the bureaus
of steam engineering, construction, and re-
pair, to select the chief of the new bureau
from the engineer corps was, on q resolution
of Mr. Harmer, disapprOved by vote of @ to
B.. A measure providing for the organization
of the chiefs Of the bureau of the navy de-
partment into naval advisory board was
also recommended to be inserted in the ap.
preparation bill. The recommendations were
given to the appropriation committee, and
will be considered in the examination of the
naval bill. which was begun yesterday,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-02

HHNNIVNI F1WIVNt
FUTURE DAYS.
" JOINS SHERMAN q Co.--Ou Feb. 4, trustees sale
OF valuable improved properly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

ID "a h Of MrI. James u. HaFvey.
Mrs. Lizzie Harvey, wife Of the Register o.
Wills, James NJ. Harvey and daulh,e of Mr..
George A. Hunt, d., at her home in La Plata
at an early hour en- last Monday morning after
a brief but p nful illness. Aged Is years. II
is painful duty TO us to record the death o.
his young lady, and We are certain il will be
equally ainful to her many fri-nes throughout
the county to hear it. Mrs. Harvey was en-,
dow ed with many qualities of mind Of heart iha
could not fail to endear her to all with whom
she came in contact. Generous to fault, I'M
Sc fish to the last degree, devoted and lasting
In her friendships and constant in affection, she
twined herself around the hearts of those whom
she trus,s cd and loved, as the clinging vine en-
circles The sturdy oak. and relied solely on their
wishes and desires for her happiness. She was
one of the FIRST lady friends whom the writer
made on his advent to the county, and being in
the same house with her for many years we had
ample opportunity to see the display of all thos'
unselish, generous and wom.nly quaiitie:
which 90 to make dutiful daughter, Il ust
ing wife and a fond and loving mother and al
unsel6sh and constant friend. We deeply regre
her DEATH but we feel sure that her crown o
glory in the life hey ond the grave is bright ant
luminous.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

Cunning accide nts have been rare this
fan
Christ Church has at last assumed a
churchly appearance.
Miss Julia Stenestreet is visiting the
Misses Wilmer, in baltimore.
The present term of court has spun out
much longer than was at first anticipated.
Now that Thanksgiving is over imagi.
nations of Christmas fl the youthful mind
The season Of joy is fast approaching.
Our republican friends are beginning to
recover somewh hat from the recent shock
they experienced. We hope they may
have twenty hour years to get used to il.
Every one has a I'll and mind to think
tor him-e + YET many will go about hack :
ing and coughing until friend recon- (
mends Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup far thai
cough.
Charles county may have been The last
to celebrate the democratic victory. but
We will wager That our iuhi &c ON Tuesday
last was not the least att .r that has leeu
he d Ia celebrate that orious event.
Ii your horse is afflicted with those twia
pes's Of al crowded livery stables gland
ers and farcy. remove the animal far away
from all heal hy horses, give him Days
'lcrse and CT lie Powder aud a generous
diei unit cured
We would suyg, st tn the Young Dcma-
'crst who won five gallons Of the les old
bourbon on Clevtlaud's ei,etion that be
have Il eraHl publication and invite his
friends to help lin destroy We viii
furnish the water Dud.
Friday night of lasa week hunters set
fire To Puse,'s lluh woods en- the farm "a
Mrs. l.. A. Wi mer Mr. Freeman. wiG
occupies the iaTm. had great difficulty II
preventing the spread oi The tire and saw
ing bis barns and fodder BsdcaH.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
EisExAS Bros, popular .aiIors AMI clothieri
Washing ton, ID. e. 40 r-.- --s..-
A Vsxasfsss LEGAL Oysssr law.


A Vsxasioss Local Oysssr Law.
The general Maryland oyster Law seKulsi-
ing the taking Of oysters in the Potomac river
chapter 10, acts Of lss4-is identical with
the Virginia law, and allows citiEeas Of both
States to dredgs for oysters 10 the Potomac
river, when licensed BY ,hsir respective States,
but a local law for St. Nary's and Charles
counties, adopted at fhe 81 me session, is giving
great trouble to the dredsera Of both Maryland
and Virginia. Four Virgiuis dredgers recently
arrested b. the police steamer Gov. McLane
have been sent to Virginia for trial, and the
four Maryland dredgers were tiisd in ST. Mary's
county. This local Law is very sexaiious, and
though intended to protect only the tributaries
OF the Potomac, by its terms excludes dreds ers
from long reaches in tho Potomac river and
int.rferss with the agreement between the
States Of Maryland and Virginia. Governor
NcLane has directed the Virginia dredgers re-
Gently arrested to be sent to Virginia and i, i:
understood he will not allow the Mary land
dredgers 10 be punishsd if the law is not ea
forced in Virginia. He has called the attention
OF the attorney gsneeai 70 the eobaict between
the two laws, and when the board Of public
works meets this week instructions sill b
given the oyster polite to leave the dredger'
unmolested in the Potomac, excluding then
only from the tributaries as required BY law
A great many complaints have been made t.
the Go vernon on this subject. Governor Cam
eron, Of Virgins, has aeIsRrsphed him, com
pla: ming Of the arres, Of tLe, Virgin MS. Gov
McLane replied that the virgiuia dr.dptrs hat
right by law TO be tried 10 The courts Of Vir
gina, and had the 81 me rgh,s Of dredging ii
the Potomac river rs The drsdge,s Mar! land
ought to occur between the two States, ant
that it was the detention of the Legislatures 0
both 10 establish perfect sqsality- - 7
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
SILKS. vELvErs.
| AND REAIIIEI'I, DEESS GOODS.


SILKS. vnLvErs.
AND BEAUTIFUL DRESS GOODS,
CASH PRICES,
Special bargains In black silks cash prices.) Our
81 o Black Silk reduced 10 $780, our $50 Black
silk reduced To sl.2j.
Colored Cashmeres, widest double width, all
pure wool, cash price Sl@c.
New York Mills Sheeting Cotton, widest and
very best quality, cash price, DC.
CARRIERS, III MARKET SPACE.
Broeade Black silk Velvet. cash price 81 90
Cloth for boys Wear, large ASSORTMENT, 81 !, So
81. T5c.. slO0 Coored Silks, excellent quality
Sl.O reduced to cash price, I5c.
Double " hite Blankets, 2D0, go $500. Double
White Blankets, large SIZE all wool, S..
Colored and Black Satins, 30, 62, 75c., sl0C
Ladies' Cloth Suiting, pure wool, fine quality
alfcolors: caeh price, S5e.
Bieached Table Dafnask, pure linen. soc.
Irocade Black Silks, 55c. Beautiful Plaid dress
Goods, silk and @CoI, cash price. 25c.
. Excellent Red Twill Flanuel DC.
Yard Wide Bleach ed Cotton excellent quality SC
Nottingham Lace for curtains, 25c.; S1ca soc.
Auction fiankets, great cash) bargains.
SILKS, Bic SILKS, 81. SILKS, SIC.
CARRIERS III VI ARkET SPACE,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
LOCAL Nj

Har The Subscription price of The
TINES is 81. per AMMAN # paid IN
Advance or at any time acithin the cur
rent gear; if not paid acithin the gear
$3.50 wiU be Invariably charged, as
clways Aeretofore, and from this rule
no exception wW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
You Are Certain

10 receive, in our establishment
prompt and polite attention whether
you wish TO buy or look. We have
the largest and best assorted Stock Of
Clothing in Maryland for Men, Boys
and Children, all Of our own reliable
and time-,ested manufacture. Yen
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
YOU PAY FOR

and spend your money with u home
firm Of 30 years standing who employ
Baltimore work people, who turn out
garments equal to any in the world.
Unsatisfactory purchases can be re-
turned and the money will be refund
ed on demand if goods are unworn
inexpensive location enable us to IN
dersell houses that derend on
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

Teachers Association
This association met in The school house in
this village on Monday LAST. The usual quiet
and formal proceeding Of this body, ~.re on
this occasion, superseded by very lively dis-
cussiou, cooeerning = former meeting Of the
Association 10 passing an order tina, Ill abseu-
tees shall pay the penalty provided for in the
Bylaws. M-ssrs. HALEY and Hancock the
principal and only sufferers present. by this order
opposed it, the former on the ground that il
wa: in the nature Of al e1post f.cio law and
I. assumption Of power, the latter quoting from
Judge Stone in regard 10 delinquent, witnesses
said thu, the order was unjust because The,
should 6rst give nstice Of az intention to en-
force the law After further discu ssio by Messri
Carpeuier and K.ech il Was finally settled b.
adoptias a resolution that the Secretary give
notice in the county papers that hereafter thu
provision would b carried into effect. Tb'
The regular subject for debate: '.is Compul
sorry Education. State or National, Right o.
Expedienl7' Nessrs. Nsals and Kseeh in th
affirmative, and M.ssrs. Brswner, and other
in the n.ga,ive, was disposed Of BY unsnim
Gus vote sustaining the negative side, after thu
on motion Of Mr.. Mccarthy the Associa iioa I'D
journed. ...#
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TINES hdri,g
larger circulation then any other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business men Of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their announcements in lis columns Send
fDr card rates, ,Ufch loW any other paper
IN Southern Maryland to say nothing about ci'cuta-
ion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

Professors run.
Our press departm mt was invaded on Thurs
day evening by fair daughter Of Prince
Georges accompanied by our worthy Professor,
and after some desultory conversation concern
ing the revolution Of the wheel, and comparing
them with those Of nature, and how the rsvolu-
lions Of the earth produces changes Of the times
aad how the revolutions Of the wheel produces
no change in the TINES except that which comes
from the mint-the Pro. POINTING to one Of the
TINES men said: .'Hase you Sc. n his bride p
Yes, indeed" said the fair lady, "and
should consider myself blessed if were only
half as happy" ''That is impossible" said
the Prof ''And pray, why cannot be bal
as happy rs a bride z" Because" said The
Prof with a philosophical smile, ''you mus
first he double" "But," said she with smile
of triumph, shave you not read that the twair
shall be one, and in that condition should
most assuredy be half" ''Yes, YES" said
the Prof., as they walked out, "and the bette,
ay most assuredly."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

We invite the attention OF our reacers ms
week to the advertisement OF Wash b. WI
liza ms extensive furniture warerooms IN Wash
ing ton, D. c. Any of our readers in need Of
any thing in this line will find at this establish
ment at all times complete and excellent as
sortment of every description Of plain and or
namental furniture, carpets, curtains and al
most every other article necessary to adorn anu
beantifS their homes. At this establishment
they may always rest as.urI ed Of fair and honor
able dealing. .a.s W ..
We also call attention TO the advertisement
of James H. De Vaughn's furniture house H.
Alexandria, Va Mr.. De Vaughn keeps at III
times a good stock of articles in his line and Ia
well known 10 many of our people who have
dealt With him tor his low prices and fair
dealing.
We also invite especial attention TO the an
nouncement Of our old friends Geo. +: Timns
l. Co., the gentlemanly proprietors OF the hne
and extensive clothing establishment on the
corner OF 18th and D Sis, Washington. These
gentlemen are well known in the clothing trade
AMI upon their counters you can find at all
times every variety of fashionable and service.
able clothing, which their accommodating sales
men will sell you at the very bottom prices
ami ensure you perfect fit Don't fail 10
give this house a trial when in need OF clothing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
GAUDY SHOW

to II their wares. Genuine low
prices at tall times for honestly made
and perfect fitting garments have
earned for us an enduring reputation.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

The Modern Clothing House is Aeni
HALL, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore
They show Childrep's Suits from 81 50 up ts
the most elaborate make; Mems from so te
S35, and Overcoats in profusion and at al
prices. If you want style, quality and low
prices, you cannot 20 astray at this house.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

If you want quick returns md full prices
on Hides, Fur, Wool, Roots, Butter, etc,
ETC., send for our Price Current. Consign-
menis solicited. Il. l.. Williams & Co.,
General Commi ssion Merchants, Tffice, 169
Williams St., New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

Pensacola. -. -, 4 = . p ~ 7-7*r.' :;
e Ii will DO 10 your advantage 10 look
coats, aad Fall and Wiatef SSits, all of this
Seasons make, now. selling rapidly At sstopish-
ingly low Prices, atC. N. OEHn Sos's, N. E.
cor. Hanover and Pratt streets, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

Our Mems Dept is filled with
Overcoa,s and Suits for business and
dress wear At prices ranging from IS
to $50.
Our Boys Dept is stocked with
Chlldrens Suits and Oyercoats from
$3.50 to $1,000, and for larger Boys at
proportionately low figures.
Our Order Dept contains the
choicest production of Foreign and
Domestic looms, from which the most
fastidious can make sselection. a.
Our Mail Order Dept will on
application send sample and self meas
lurement to those unable to visit the
city. The privilege to return un>atis-
factory goods insures perfect safety to
all, whilst our Judgment and long ex-
perience will be conscientiously used
to please every patron.
A Packing Department
is feature Of our-house-toawhich- Wis
itors to. the city can send their pnfcha.
ses from d if, rent parts of the city fol
safe keeping, free. of. charge ;-aud vi
cordially Invite all to mako -useSol
this accommodation. z
Always visit S fEfr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

A Busy Place is the Children and Boys
P.rlos, IS Hanover street. .dj.,ining corner
Pratt Thousands Of IA ndsom. Suits and Uv3r
coats for the rising 3 .srr lion from 81 SO up
IC n UEan / SoY Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

W. have 4 stock Of ;, coo ALRUNS. Hnd car
p,-s.-aa. ia.,,.. ai.a b.yias t,.u hi The larces5
st,rk At = iory-d sale IA Europe. en- sci
tut, 80 per cent l-s> ihrh "ih'r sior"s
PA linz uf LADIES PLUSH SA1CHELS
l.-aIhrr S.ivhr tsuia As TO 81
: PuCKET Rooms. PURSES &c
Now opsn The L,rsest and Cheap.s, Assert
nrnt ,d STIRLING SILVER AND GOLD
PLATE JEwELRI to bc sonEd IN the ciI}.
= A iisnssS.,r,ss >s.s, rtton " DRESSING CASES
WORK ZONES. JEW VERY UA~tS. PERU
Mkki GASES. BASIL PICTURE FRAMES
~ ris s. tod Ebon. FRENCiifANS Pill SH
NlRRoI.S, vrv-
We have Nh otD STOCK and only desire
Jn, ri, ads 10 x4laiue oar goods. as We are
sure thss wia rot tail to he sHti,h he'd 10th v ith
The s,i, vti.n psA the prices
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
| LIKE OPPOSITION?

I LIKE OPPOSITION? DEFI COMPETITIONS!
and Will bulge from position that the above brands OF fnze
Maryland than other zing house My has steadily
will be their known high standard
OF Feilzing
High
reliable All responsible orders
promptly filed will make thro
spring personally
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
FALL SUIrs. latest designs, Ei.emln Bros,
7th and E SITS, Washington, u. {.


There were ga different pupils on the
roll this year. against 2. 700 in 1888 Ofihese
/ 4sS were males and SAG females. OF the
/. 4ss males s04 wete white and 6s+ coiored
Of the |, 346 females 6I6 ~,Ie hIIe and $40
cplor~d, pretty close division. This sho~s a
gain OF "a pupils over the roll oi lSs3. The
following show ing l. not good. The pupils y
average attend,nce per qaafi-r dufing The YEA r
were e94-or all average of - for each school
in the county The average in 1883 MAS Gal,
although we make gain o. "a on 'osl, ne
only make a K IN OF 3 IN AYR g- .ii,ui"nce-
a large falling on from an nlT.ad, low average
Two new hou>f we're bu daring the .eaE for
" bite schools and three new hous~s ior ColCr.d
schools Oae Of the houses tor cUlored
SC, 90 VS. partially hull, ~ni paid FOR in 1888,
il is located 10 Election District No. 8. The
other two n-~ colorsd s,ho'l hou.-s are in
eciion Districts No. and 3 Que OF The
ne~ houses for white hso &c 10 Erection Dis
trio, No ! al Simms' Hill-ths other in Flee
ton District No Q near Brneirt. The aiten-
ton OF p.r.n's 10 earnestly directed TO the low
average ati-udAnee. Absen'eri-on is the Kfea,
baue u The public ., hools.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

BOYS CLOTHING, Eiseman Bros, 9TH and
Washing ten, d. c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

EIsEnAx BAos popular iail.rs and el' Ihisr'
Washington. D. 4.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

cHMDRES's, Suits, Eiseman Bros, 7,h and
Washington, D. G.. 20
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28

ElssnAN Bres popular tsilors and c!othiers,
Washington, b. G. a.. - /.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
Local BrcVitieS.

EisENAN b. os., popular tailor and clo,hiers
Washington, d. C. z--+
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-11-28
DR.. Hawkins'a Lecture.

A select and appreciative audience Of ladies
and gentlemen assemb in the Court House on
Tuesday afternoon to hear the lecture by Dr.
Hawkins on the subject Of THE Mosaic and
Geological Records" for the benefit OF the me
mortal fund of the late John w. Mitchell The
lecture was preceded by beautiful and eiequent
eulcgy upoa the life and character of the de-
ceased by Hon. Richard II. Edelen, the Nestor
of the Bar. Mr.. Edelen is always interesting
and eloquent in his public addresses. but on
this occasion he quite surpassed himself, and the
beautiful tribute he so elegantly and feellngly
paid to the memory of his departed friend sank
qaite deep into the hearts of his audience and
brought u tear into the ewes Of more than one OF
bis hearers. We print Mr.. Edeltn's address in
full in anoihe column Of io-days paper. upon
the conclusion of Mr.. Edelen's address, he in
troduced the lecturer to the audience and Dr.
Hawk then read chas,e and thoughtful
lecture upon the subject above mentioned,
which wss we'll received BY the audience. The
lecturer showed by apt arguments that the
"six DAVIS, referred TO in Genesis in which the
World was created did not refer TO ordinary
acceptaton of the term day, which means the
time occupied in \ single revolution OF the
earth, but to as many geological periods, as
now shown by modern geological research ::
and that, therefore, the Bible aud science are
not in conflict, but in harmony upon this, and
Otner points. lie then pIoceeoeu " suo" t"e
fallscy and the impiousness OF ito D"rwinian
theory Of evolution as app led to The origin
Of man. Though the subject of the lecture WAS
a rather profound one for an unscientihc au-
dispce, the Doctor handled it SO skillfully as
make il quite interesting to all, and every one
paid marked attention during the hour eecu-
pied in its delivery.
The attendance at the lecture and the distance
many Of the audience came expressly TO be pre-
sent shows that the people of the county are
eli disposed TO hearty co operation in the
good work Ii is understood that many ladies
who had intended to be present we're prevented
from doing 80 by the fact that the grea, poll
teal demonstration was to take place in Port
Tot acco or the same afternoon. mistake
was made in placing the price OF admission SO
low, as all agreed that there would have been
quite as large an audience had the admis.i on
charge been doubled or quadrupied. Though
a fair sum vas realized from the lecture, much
more i'll be required to properly accomplish
the intended object. The balance will be raised
by private contributions. We are requested TO
state thai Mr.. Thos. T. Owen, the treasurer OF
the fund, has kisdly consented to keep at his
store in Port Tobacco q subscription list upon
which the names of all ho may desire 10 con-
tribute TO the good york will be entered.
FALL SUIrs, latest designs, EisemIn Bros,