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she was arrested at the railway-sta-
ton. The secret is supposed TO have
been discovered by Colonel Soudai-
kin, Chief of the Secret Police; and
on Friday week December 2Sth), he
was decoyed to tie house Of a trusted
agent, one %Jablonsky, who had, he
said, made important discoveries.
Jablonsky, though high in the De-
partment, was a Nihilist and on
Colonel Soudaikin's entrance he was
struck down with q heavy crowbar.
The Colonel, a very powerful man,
rose, and with an assistant made a
fight for his life but both were shot
down with revolvers. Colonel Soudai-
kin died on the spot, and his assistant
after his removal TO hospital. Jab-
lonsky fed; and although some ten
men are believed to have been en-
gagged, nome have as yet been arrest
ed. The act, whatever It's motive,
proves that the Nihilists have again
determined to employ terror, and he
alarm in the highest Russian circles
is extreme. 1t is believed that the
Gar is aimed at; but instead Of APP
pealing to the people, whose vigilance
would be his best defence, the Gov
eminent uses every effort TO suppress
information about the crime, Of course
uselessly. The newspapers are 81
, 1884-02-06

we OlNtlStNllC iIftiC a very IICSE
end interesting speech to his Hawar-
den tenants on We ncSday, at the
annual dinner OF the tenantry, on the
sub rct OF the present condition of
English agriculture. He insisted
thatthcfArmer, as the prnduceroffood
and drink, has an almost indefinite
open ng before him, since he said,
"thp capacity of The human stomach
is enormous" lie showed how vastly
the nmountof food imported for every
member of the population h I'D increa>.
Ell in the las generation. For instance
the number Of eggs imported had in
crens"d from 100, 900, 600 IN 1925, to
$50, 0O0, 0COin 1S80,-lnd ed, the con.
sum, 1ti ~ per head of foreign eggs
was in 1882 nearly eight times what
il was q years previously. Mr..
GIadSfonp rrmlrkrd that English
farmers ought to compete with the
Continent more ~'rrnuouSly that they
DO in th" supp yof poultry, eggs, but.
Ter, hmt, &c; aud especially as re-
gardsfruit, he pointed out tIIatihe high
prlcc 4 butter was leading to a very
large CONSUMPTION IF foreign jam,
which could be bought tor from I'll.
to 81 a pound, VIII )e butter costs
from l.. 81. to l.. 81. 4 pound, He
thought that tbs f%otrign Jam ought
10 d" more or less unlerSnld by the
English jam, and that the farmers
should cultivate fruit with II direct
view no the supply of good, whole
some ms, either better than those
sent from abroal.or equally good At
chcaprr rate. MIR. Gladstone stated
that "A New ZraIanl farmer, woo re-
Gently found the Derbyshire farmers
throwing up their farms, took sew raj
of til N, and had made them pay
him ~ per cert. On the whole, Mr.
GlnG<toue's speech was very 0
giu9, and gave encouragement
( undrd on flct<, not ON mere anna
bic and 5 rguine anticipation.
Il is arranged that Admiral Cour-
bet should attack Bacninh yesterday,
but il Is, of course, possible that he
required still further preparations. 1t
is believed that Chinese troops are
in thr fortress; bat as vet there is no
sign that { hina intends openly to de-
clare war. no army has entered Ton
Gum, aud the Marquis Iseng re-
mains quIr<cent at FolksIone, The
Government Of China seem rather
to expect Il declaration Of war from
Erancr, for 'he VIceroy OF Carton has
reduced the channel of the river to a
waterway of ninety feet, and the Co
yernmcnt has forwarded 1000 troops
to the Island OF IIain1n. They would
not, however, be able to do much in
The way OF defence, if VI. Ferry seri-
ou>I, means to seize the i. land rs q
material guarantee for his indemnity.
We regret to notice the death OF Dr.
LaSEer, fOI many years the head OF the
PrOgreSSiveS in the PruSSian and German
Chambers. He was a determined cOnStltu-
tionaliSt, ana fought Prince Bismarck
steadily, with occasional success. True sue
cess he could not achieve, for he could nell
Their attain Office nor induce German Llber-
ais to compel Prince Bismarck to retire.
In his later years, it is said he suffered
greatly from brain disease, arising from
I .on IT thn 1ooIiln of his marty
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Of all garr;sOnS, including that Of
K%hartoum, to Wady Hnlfa hnve
been issued. Chcrif Pa>ha and his
colleagues, who are tired of the 81
tuation, have sliced on this excuse
for rcSi4 Ming, and it was expected at
first that their places would be filled
by British officers. The Cabinet,
however, still adheres to It's policy,
and Nubar PuSha has accepted the
Premiership, with four or five Sc
cond-ratr paNhas rs colleagues. In
the Departments of Finance, Inte-
rior, and Public Works, however,
Europeans are to be appointed I'm
drr-SccretatieS, and are, it is under
stood, to be obeyed in all things.
Our objections to this makc-beIIcve
system are stated elsewhere, but the
~rctrocrSsion OF the Soudnn is IL drri,
d1d and y wise act. Nominaliy, OF
course, it fails to the Sultan, ~ Kha-
If; but though The British Govern
mcnt will not oppose his entrance ria
>onakim, he is far too a>tute t" srnd
troops to IL province nherp there is
go revenue TO c~olIrct or raynhs to
plumber. he %oudan viii ftIi TO
the Mahdi who viii probably govern
il quite as wen a. any otter Nus>u,-
man, and be more readily obrycd.
IIIl he nSccnl~ The river to the Sc
couI Fntar,rt thnrn ia M rpaSnn (nr
, 1884-02-06

London has been startled by an
unusual murder. A clerk, named J,
B. Tower, weII-dressed. weakly, and
with Ct in his pocket, attended a
Watch-night service on December
31st, and at 1890 p M. quilted a
friend who had accompanied him, to
walk home alone to Dynevor Road,
Stoke Newington. nc went round by
Elizabeth Road, and was then either
allured or carried to a clump Of trees
in a field near the reservoir. Here
he was attacked, and evidently re-
sisted desperately, but was stran9lod
with his own neckerchief, and robbed
of his money, a watch, and one ring,
another being too firmly fixed to come
off. He vas then carried up the re-
servoir bank, to the, edge Of the shall
low water, SIT. from it, and thrown
into the deeper part. The body did
not float, but a boy found a hat and
coat near by, and the police, believing
in a case of suicide, dragged the rsor-
voir, in which the body was found on
"Wednesday. The clerk, u young
man Of twenty-five, was Of excellent
character, and the first difficulty in
the case is to comprehend how Tower
had been allured into the field and
under the trees. He may have been
seized and carried, but he certainly
was rot injured, for the whole strug-
gle took place near the trees. No
clue whatever has been discovered by
the police, the story of a woman's
brooch found near the spot being off
cially denied, and the only hope of
detecting the perpetrators seems to
consist in the possible ~pawning of the
watch. Criminals usually have a
strong reluctance to lose the profits
of crime. 1t should be noted that
the murderers waded some feet, and
probably, therefore, 0 high boots,
as otherwise they would have disliked
to be seen wet through. The murder
has created a feeling of insecurity,
but it is very are even in the suburbs
for a man who keeps TO the roads to
be murdered.
, 1884-02-06

troonS to y province " here there is
M rcyeru. 10 coIIcct or ravahs to
nIunlnr Jhr <nudon win t,Ii +
tLn Nnbdi who will probably Govern
!, anita - wal i. ,nv ntI o. }IusSul.
man and bn more rea4ipy obrycd,
Wiu he o.rnnIx m, RIVER to tha ~r-
cond ratarnct there !. no reason for
;~nt.rfo,;no with him
-
Z, :, ,roLaLIo ,Lo+ KL,rtnnm i
lost Ttr Times, corrc,nonIpnt
th.ro has nsxrrtrd tbs for omp Time
ami now the C,lDovlno fie!aI rcle,
n,.m .5d,oss.d IN III. IAN
WV u;,i.nv Nv Colonel CorlIpgon.
&c.. h,an o..Jd.l,o C.,;,o 20
"L r01+Innnn comman1s ,hn ,roon,
:. KLautanw o,d :. n,o,t ovnn';
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
The Warehouses.

The Baltimore papers are ali taking an
chants of that city to have the present inspec-
ton law repealed and are making every
effort to have this accomplished. The re-
ports of these papers Mt Annapolis are taking
in every phase of the situation and gather all
the news they can in regard to the matter. The
following rom the Baltimore San processes to
be the views Of the Southern Maryland delega-
tons, how authentic it is we are unable to say,
but it certainly has the ring of true metal
about it, for this is precisely the position that
all from the tobacco growing sections should
assume; and TO outwit the sharks who are en-
deavoring to have the law repealed We almost
think that combination, though wrong in
principle, would be juStihahe:
The way matters look now the prospects of
aholishing the present compulsory Inspection
laws are not verv encouraging. The tobacco
question in Southern Mary is like the sena-
turial question on the Eastern Shore, sectional
more than political. While opinions differ rs
to whether the present inspection law should
stand or neither il should be modified the be-
lief is expressed that il will he modified IN IL
number of features and, whle the Senate may
he willing to strike out the compulsory feature.
the action of the House on that question IS
foreShadow ed to the contrary. The R"puhll-
cans in Southern Marylan are willing TO have
the matter removed from politics, but are like
the Democrats from the same section on this
one rhng-rhev would rather see the present
laws remain than have the entire system ahoi-
ished The fight against striking out the pre-
sent :, stem is cnllt! by southern Mary landers
fighting the Dutch and if necessary to call
in reinforcemcnts, the aid OF the Eastern Shore
will be iaviied in return for help 10 defeat any
proposed abolition OF the Eastern Shore sena-
torial law
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

4 meeting of The tobacco commission mer-
the agitation Of The tobacco inspection by the
legislature The houses represented were
MARYLAND Granger, Farmers and Planter 5
Agency, Southern Maryland Commission
Bro, Blandiord Fowler 4 Co, F Neale & Son,
Tollv Deal Benton L Co, John 7. howeu
il Co, Chipchase Bros, Charles ". owingS X
Co, J : Rawlings 60, Thomas {, Price
Co, J. B. Kent \ Co, J Bo!krn L"e Co,
W. A. PadseIt 4 Co. and K p Hopkins. pr.
George W Dursey presided, with Wm.
ChipchaSe, secretary
After a fuU ini-rchnnge Of views it was re
solved First That in our opinion it Is not
to the interest OF tho Planters or D. a'ers in
leaf tobacco hat lie present sreu o. State in
spection shou i lie abolished Second That =
board of Arhitralors should ~ appointed who
would adjust promptly AL claims sad board
to lie composed OF one reliant se..Cird BY the
huser aud one ny The IN .p.ct"r, and they to
select hi il necess.ry Third That y
committee OF ten he appointed to present our
views and action 10 the legislative committee
on Inspection at Annapolis on Tuc>daS- The
committee appointed i a. follows; Gen. Jas
K. Herbert. " H. Moore Thos Turner, pr
T. { Prir.. Dr George " por.ry, James
D,wkins Hiram g Dudley, " : Chipohsse
J v Sn der, = Rawlings
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
Death of a Maryland Editor

Mr. Charles S. Parran, senior editor of the
Calvert Journal, and tn Oldest member of the
Prince Frederick bar, died at his residence
near that place, on Wednesday, the 3Oth inst.
in the 5Sth year of his age Mr.. Parran was
one o. the most prominent citizens OF Calvert
county He represented Calvert county in the
House of Delegates in 1882 and was member
of the constitutional conventions of 1864
and 1867 He was treasurer of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company OF Calvert County.
and treasurer and register of ST. PAulS Epis-
copal Parish of the same county, at the lime
OF his death lie took an active part in church
work, representing that parish IS a delegate to
the church conventions. He WAS greatly be-
loved by the people of Calvert county, and
fully enjoyed their confidence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
EIsEMAN BRos' Spring Overcoats 7,h and F
SIS Washington, d. c.
Broke Jail.

Peter Boarnan. a colorei man, who was
committed 10 Jail 10y Justice Dent, 4 Few " er&s
ago to lie held as u witness against Henry
Eiceu also eoored accused Of stealing COW
broke jtil on last S,turlI evening between .
and 0 clock and made his escape. Baarmru.
Edelen and another coorei man were 81 couhn-
ed in one cell. and Boar'nsn finding one Of Ihe
planks Of the floor near the fireplace loose soon
pulled it up, and then, whether with or with
out the assistance of the others it is impossible
TO saw, several Others were loosenei ana soon
4 hole was made large enough for man to
drop through The plsstering was then kicked
from the ceiling of the jtilor's room, which was
Immediately beneath. and Boarman let him self
down. The door OF the tilor room happened
TO be unlocked and 30 he had nothing between
himself and liberty bat small panel door
leading into the jill yard. Thi, he soon
demolished with a log of wood, and Jumping
the Jail fence as al liberty. The most sing ulsr
part OF the affair is that notwithstaua all
the noise 3oarmau must necessarily have made
in etfectng his escape, none OF it was heard out
side of the jill. Boarman's two companions
reused TO escape with him being afraid of re-
ctpture. BoarmAn has not been captured up 10
this time and his whereabouts are unknown.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
Suit for the Recovery of n Child.

suit for the custody of child of Mr.
Henry Wenk from its grandfather, Mr.. John
c. Wenk, was heard in the Court House on
Saturday before Chief Judge Stone. The child
it seems had been in care Of its grandfather
ever since its infancy, and few weeks ago its
father demanded it of him on the ground Of
improper trea tment, which demand was refused
The case was heard by Judge Stone and at lis
conclusion he awarded the child to its father,
Henry Wenk. We understand that Mr. John
Wenk will shortly institute another suit for
recovery of board for the child during the time
ii was in his keeping.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

The Baltimore Sun has been publishing
from time TO time sketches of he members OF
the present General Assembly, and in its issue
Of last Monday has the following regarding the
three members Of the lower house from this
county. As these gentlemen are well known
throughout the county it will not be difficult
for our people to judge of the correctness or in
correctness of the following report:
Charles county's representatives in the Hou =
are MeSsrs William De Courcy Mitchell, Rich
ard Sewall Mtchell and Leigh N. Southerland
all republicans The Two Messrs Mitchell are
brothers, their father being Henry S Mitchell
Through their mother, who was a Miss De
Courcy, they are descended from he DeCourcys
Of Lord Gift" Queen Anne's county. Mr.
William DEC. Mitchell was born al Lord ;
Gift in 1919 and WAS ed ucated al Georgetow n
and Mount St. Mary's Colleges. After leaving
college he returned to Charles county, where
his father h al settled, having removed from
Queen Anne's county shortly after his SON :
birth, and has been engaged in farming ever
since. In 1877 he was elected TO the House OF
Delegates and again in 1881 aud 1888.
Mr. Richard 5. MITCHELL who was born in
Charles county in 1919, was educated al Rock
Hill College, where he learned eng ineering
In 500 he started with a surveying party on
the Virginia Midland Railroad, but soon after
returned 10 Charles county, where he has a
farm, on which he resides in summer, spending
his winters in Baltimore He has never held Il
political position before.
| Mr. Switzerland is also farmer and "a native
of Charles county, born in l6i3. After leaving
school he emplo,e ed in the patent agency
business in Washington, D. c.. up to the break
ing out of the war, when he joined the Seven
tenth Virginia Infantry and remained with
that regin ent, in Longstreet's commaRd for
three years, after which he served fer six
months in Capt. Dement'S battery OF Maryland
artillery. Returning to Charles county, be
turned his attention to farming, with which
he has been occupied every since. In 1881 he
was elected sheriff of CHARLES county, and has
been an ac i've member Of the republican party
since 1878.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
Local Brcyities
Spring weather

SBTlNL weather
rr.v.i;, "a ,h-,, liant, the county
.r
~,
Np,,s and no-,,,,es AZ. s,ol,b,rn facts
~, f,ru.rx
A tine assortment Of valentines far sale
At Mrs NJ F. Ws!r's
Man proposes and WON his he same
PRIVILEGE his year
W"uld-be road su. efvis"rs We're ma
jnrity in town on Tuesday.
Fishermen alnn. the rIyer are making
preparations for spring operations.
The days are growing percep,lbly long
err mu;h 10 the delight OF the industrious
iaTmef
Next ihur7dA! IS - ''i"ntioe gay.
We nave basket ready i'' our instA
men. al ''e 'eh"e' hA'ss'''s'
The ground hog saw his shadow last
o''u'u's' "u' as P'"P"e' "e "AS '"N' '''
f'''e'' = "''
Tue warm, taimy weather 81 this week
has caused i'rmers 10 oegl the prepare
lon Of the'r tobacco beds
Mr.. IIammie Neale had his sulky de
molishetl by the shying Of his horse as he
was leaving town on Tuesday.
The steamer NJ .t;ano will resum her
trims FIR p,t,m,c river s,di,,son next
Thu,sdav 14,h inst. DAYS Of sailing as
heretofore,
S.var,t h,cks or vi ! ge,se n,ss.,l over
our VILLAGE this week in the, migratory
pilrrimage nnrthward This is said 10 he
a sue precursor of warmer weather and
sign that never iais.
Good for = cold. Roas, y lemon with.
ont hprri,gi, Whe, entirely hot snnecze
IN. mica into cun ., three onnces of
finely powdered sugar. Take teaspoon
fnl whenever Won coupb II rarely ever
fills
TIA ca mill .n, :, ,h. mos, &C
:: H.
IS 81, al - lob ,.,o
.,, ,,.oa
,doe n axrac.ercv will lao re,.;x.d If their
arx;etv
| The attest news from Africa is that the
| Zulu KIM has the croup: this news is
doubted Inv MANY but notwithstanding.
the friends of the king have sent him a
case of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and conse-
quentlv know his cure is certain.
Mr. W. Dec Mitchell was one Of the
committee appointed from the Marv'and
Ie,isl,ture r. confer with similar com.
u,.,o. from, Tho v;ra;,;, Ioa;.,,,,,o %
raor,,te tbs oatoh;,o ,f ors,ero :, tho pa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

delegation from this county. headed by
Mes<rs. S. Cox, Jr., VIM. Fl. Gray, of the
Central Committee, Mr.. Geo. A Hunt. and
S, veral other gentlemen, waited on the Cover
nor on Thursday of last we-k in he interest of
DR.. A. J. Smeot for tobacco inspector The
Governor received the gentlemen kindl, and
heard their appeal and also their views on the
inspection law, but give them no encourage
meHt to the probable appointment Of their
favorite 10 the position he sought, other than
tina. would give the claimant due consideration
before the appointments We're made These
gentlemen learned while at Annapolis, that
the senate al article W hich we published from
the Baltimore San last week, that these APP
poinments b already been definitely fixed
upon, was purely fiction, and that the B 'lti-
more Sun nor any one else knew anything
more about the Governers intentions in this
matter than a man in the South Sea Islands.
The Governor has made no promises to any one
as to who is likely to be appointed. A dele
.tion in the interest Of DR.. P w. Hawkins
waited on the Governor yesterday in "A similar
connection.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
The Southern Maryland Railroad.

Mr. John P. Poe. representing the Southern
Maryland Railroad Company, has been 10 D.
napols in the interest of a Sena'e bill provid-
ing for an extension Of time for The completion
OF ne road The bil reciies that The company
was chartered in 1861 that ffty miles Of lis
eighty are completed, and % miles are in opera
ton, and that the State is stock holder TO the
amount Sl63, 900. The lime for the road TO be
completed expired in March 1883, and the bil
asks as extenton of time until 1888. The COM
pany's Indebtedness, 957 of its bonds amount
ing to $500, 900, is held by Boston bankers
and the Fidelity Trust Company of Phiadel-
phia 1t is claimed that the company sill
owes from $50, 900 to So, 900 for labor in
Southern Maryland and the bill will not be
passed without the matter being looked into
carefully.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

In the Senate, Mr. AlIston recently pre-
scented memorial from the Board Of Trustees
C. Com and John F. Dent, committee for St.
Mary's county, to which Col. Sothoran. Presi-
dent of the Board, was subseq enly added, re-
guessing that the Senators and Delegates Of
Charles and ST. Mary's counties, members OF
the present General Assembly, use their best
efforts to secure the appropriation of not less
than $1,000 for each year, for the next ten
years, in aid of said school. On motion Of
Senator Allston, the order was entered on the
,Jlurntl.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
A Suicidal Leap.

Capt. W. H. Watkins, of St. Mary'S coun-
ty, owner of the soop Mary Jane, Wednes-
day afternoon of last week, whilst lahoring
under temporary insanity from the effects o.
strong drink, attempted to commit suicide.
He was stopping at Lloyd's Hotel, corner of
Pratt and Charles streets, and going to his room
in the third story made rope of one or the
sheets. which ne tied around his neck and
suspended himself from the window. He was
discovered and drawn back to his room in
time to be savei
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
CHILDREN's Suits, Eiseman Bros, 18th and j
Sts., Washington, D. c.
Navigation OPP n.

The Potomac river is NV open to naviga-
ton to all kinds of steam and sailing craft and
on Monday vessels were arriving and depart
ing without reg ri to the floating ice, which
offers no resistance The steamer Alexandria
went down the river On Saturday, and on Mon
day morning the Thompson and Corcoran re-
sumed their trips. The Norfolk steamers will
commence making regular trips on Monday
evening" and doubtless the river, which has
presented such a dull appearance during the
past month, will soon assume its busy aspect.
number Of oyster boats which had been de-
tanned down the river went up on Sunday. The
running of the steamers will be halled with de-
light by those of our people who live along the
river, and who depend almost entirely upon this
means of transportation. The stopping of the
steamers has been source OF much inconven-
fence to them, but now their shipping and
travelling will be continued uninterrupted for
no doubt the back bone Of winter is broken.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
A Few SnectRi BHrg aims

In dry goods which We are selling every day.
Fruit of the Loom yard wide bleached cotton,
(selling everywhere at l29) our price 81
Handsome brocade Silk velvet (bought at auc-
tion) actually worth 81 90 we are selling at
81 so Our Elegant Colored 81 ks which we
did sell at 81 % reduced to $l.0O and our hne
quality black "gros Grain" french silks reduced
from 81 50 down to 81 %. Blenched table da.
mask all pure Linen slightly soiled) reduced
from 70 down to SO. Blankets from the late
suction sales at (confdential) prices every pair
from 81 90 TO s. 90, cheaper than they were
last wear; our So 90 blankets now - 90 our
St 90 now So 90; our Sl2 90 blankets now
$1,000. Beautiful silks and wool dress goods
(actua cash value SOY we selling at only
% Shawls, Skirts, Cloth for Men and Boys
wear, Colored silks, green, garnet, blue and
Irao 50 Colored and black cashmeres all pure
wool double width 81, 80, 90, IS, ST, loo
CARRIERS,
I'll Market Space. Washington, ID. U.
SrIrS 10 order Elseman BrOs Tth aud T.