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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

The members of the Cleveland, Hendricks
and Compton Club of the Second Election DIS
trict met at Hill Top on Saturday the 9th inst,
and effected a permanent organization by
selecting the following officers: President,
James A. rankin Vice Presidents W. L.
IIindle, Thomas Mattingly, N. 7. Cox and Z.
II. Wills; Secretaries, ElmcH Perry and Nm.
F. Brawner Chief Marshall, J. NJ. Carpenter !;
Aids, j. B. Price and Walter NJ. Millar; Flag
Bearers, J. ". Golden and Thomas kendriek +;
Treasurer, DR.. A. d. Coieyi committee TO de-
wise and procure flags, A. D. Cobey, Edward
Perry and J. NJ. Carpenter. Mr.. franklin as
sumed the duties of his office at once and in a
neat and appropriate speech which was atien-
lively listened to and heartily applaudtd pro-
missed to do all in his power 10 perfect the Oh
ganiz alton that it may the more effecluaIly aid
the good cause. During the meetings copy of
1.-THE Maryland independently was produced
and nm article purporting to be an editorial re-
fectng upon the integrity and honesty of the
Hon. B .rnes Compton was read. 1t created
the most intense indignation and the Secretaries
were instructed to express publicly their utter
disregard and contempt OF the unkind and
malicious attacks of that ''headlcSs and ire
.ponsible sheet, and to tender to Mr. Comp
ton their earnest and hearty support, not as
''Vampiies" but as ture Democrats to a tried
and trusted public servant. Whatever may be
the feelings in the other sections, the Democra-
tic Congressional nominee is loved and trusted
in his cd home district, and no unfounded at
tacks of scaswagS end reRagade Republican
pap suckers can injure him in faithful old
Hill Top who will stick to him and support
him TO man. All business for the time being
completed the meeting adjourned with three
rousing cheers for Cleveland, Hendricks and
Compton. Thus has old No , ever faithful TO
the Democratic party, fallen into line with
NosS Rroads, and with couched lance and
closed rizior. has pr'rrr,d herself fer the COM
ing fray. ANON,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
Local Brevities.

Organize your clubs
Commissioners meet next Tuesday
Wheat still continues low with no pros
pect of improvement.
The colored camp meeting at Pisgah
will soun he at racting crowds To that
neighhorhond.
To-day. the 18th of August. is the day
upon which local tradition says it ia
varishly rains. Nous Yer os.
Wi the cannery at l.. Plata he PIT IN
operation his season. The time is rapid
ly approaching to begin work.
DIR. F. B. Adams, wife and Chi d have
been sojourning in the county for the past
two weeks They leave on M"nd,y.
Dog days thus far have been exception
ally cool and delightful. No fear III sun
kuok.s os long as this weather continues.
Ou friends through put the county cou d
aid US materially in gathering news for
our columns, by sending US note of any
happening of interest in their respective
neighborhoed.
| Gen. A G. Chapman VS. so much in
disposed last week as TO be unable to at
tend the Laurel convention. His place
was supplied by Mr.. Thos. T. Hancock
one Of the alternates.
A game of base ball was playe ed at Low
vert and Prince Georges counties, which
resulted in victory for the Calvert nine
by the score Of 10 to l.
An entertainment for the county people
at Cedar Point on last Tuesday was well
attended. The arrangements of the affair
was in the hands of a competent commit
tee and hey succeeded in giving general
satisfaction.
The management of Marshall Hall are
preparing for grand tournament to be
held at the place on Thursday, September
9th. These affairs are always thoroughly
enjoyed, so look out for further particu
lars which W Il be given hereafter.
Mr. James Gibbons, of Washington, {
contractor tor church buildings, was il
town on last Monday looking at the speci
ficalions of the proposed alterations to b,
made in Christ Church in order to put il
a bid for the work. This looks like thes,
long talked of improveme's are at length
taking shape.
!, The 9Th road corps are engaged in max
ing a causeway over the low marshy road
way leading into this village and back o
the ST. Charles Hotel. The causewa,
will extent from the hotel to the larg
bridge over the canal, and is much need
t ed improve ment. The work is bein
E done at the instance of and under tn
-uperentcndence of our town fathers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

Deli h,fuI ENTERTAINMENT.
Another of the semi monthly entertain
ments which have been inaugurated al the
popular resort, Chapel Point, anne Oft on " ed
nesday evening aud greatly enjoyed by
those tho attended The entertainment con-
sisted of singing and rcciiaiions, and was given
by some excellent talent from Washington.
The crowd as not So l~rse as on previous
occasions, owing 10 the insnth'iency Of notice
given of the affair. but those " no we're present
were most app ecati,c and oudl, arpl 'uded
elch succeeding rendition. \ recitation given
by Miss Annie Lewis, brilliant Young elocu-
ZIONIST. Was decidedly the finest We have ever
heard from one so .ouag, aud this lady bore
OF the palm OF the evening. Her gestures and
delivery were almos, perfect. aud The piece re-
cited, "Th- Poii,h Boy. bring one OF consii-
cradle p"ihos rnd lr, liug. the young lady sue
credcd in A. ousng the :, mp,Ih' OF she whole
aulicnce 10y the tragic ani feeling manner ~
her recitation \ song hy Miss Lille Lewis,
given with all the detni- seni qusvers oi
Nelson or "a PAU MAS also finely rendered
ani yuci;rr"u.ly snocrei Tie performance
c.osed viii negro rNtgnIa-"rz'. At the
conclusion Of the entertainment the hail VAS
Gle. red for dancing, and the Young I'oplr gave
themselves up 10 II Worship Of Trrls horc for
seyer:l hours These iiilr II ,irs are lh~ mosi
pleasant that have ever 'akrn place in our
neighborhood, and the IN. cement of CHAPEL
Poin, deserve great prals. for tn II rfor's to
please and amuse our home people ~ their
pleasant resort and hey should lee heartily
encouraged 20 continue them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

NEW YORK MILLS SHEETING COTTON, %,
RADIMERE COLORED SILKS superior
quality, only 81 ; real cash value, 81, so.
NUNS YELLING, wide, doublewidth' pure
wool-Cream Pink, Blue, Black-372.
BLACK SILKS, three special bargains-No
81. 90 No. 2 81, 25 NO 3 81 so. Every yard
Of these Silks have been reduced 25c.
PURE SILK BROCADE GRENADINES fine
goods) cash value 81 25 reduced to 15c
HANDSOME BLACK BROCADE SILKS
(pure silk cash value S 25 reduced to 75c.
COLORED CASHIERS, pure wool, double
width-Pink, Blue, and Bhck-379
FANCY COLORED SILKSl s72, so, 60, IS
81, loo.
BLACK Il COLORED SILK MERvILEUXS
livery fashionable silks, cash value 81 rs re-
duced to 81.
COLORED SATlNS, so. BLACK SATINS so
NUNS YELLING (beautiful style) pure
wool "a real value 379
BLACK CASHMERE SHAWLS, pure wool,
$500.
CARRIERS, Ill MARKET SPACE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
The Low Price of Wheat.

The Daily Produce Report in speaking OF
the present low prices of wheat says: 1.-The
inquiry is almost daily made as to the cause OF
the low prices which prevail for wheat. Often,
too, it is accompanied with the remark that
they are lower than for number of years. in
a measure this is true, yet the year 1884 Is a
phenomenally low year, many OF the staple
products, as we'll as wheat averaging lower
than at any time in the recollection of our old
est merchants. In lS45 prices for wheat at
Baltimore ranged about the same figures as now
and in 1851 fully ten cents lower than at pre-
sent. good to prime selling at IS TO 80 cents
per bushel Of 60 lbs. The special cause of the
low prices is in measure the abundance and
excellence Of the present crop, and the lack OF
demand from Europe. where the yield is re-
presented large"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

Rev. DR.. j. PinkEey Hammond died
very suddenly while dressing at his home
in Baltimore, on last Saturday morning, ef
heart disease. DR.. Hammond had many
friends in tbs county who will regret to
hear of his untimely death. His wife was
Miss rage, sister of Capt. II Clagett and
Mr. John NJ. Page.
John Warwick. colored, was brought
up from Chapel Point on last Tuesday
night and lodged in Jail for committing
an indecent misdemeanor at that place.
He was given trial on Wednesday before
Justice Smoot, who, after hearing the
evidence, which was nee essarily incomplete
owing TO the fact that some ladies who
would have been the chief witnesses,
failed 20 testify, held he case sub cnria and
committed the negro to Jail to await his
decision.
For quality, beauty, novelty and varied
STYLES this stock of suits for Men, Boys and
Children cannot he surpassed anywhere. Low
prices in every department. We advise every
resident to pay ACNE HALL, 2O9 West Baltimore
liz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

When the Campaign will Open.
State Trea snrer Compton, democratic NOM
inee for Congress from the fifth district, left An
napolis last Thursday week for week or ten
days trip to Be iford Springs, Pa. On his re-
turn be proposes to put him elf ia communica-
ton with tie State central committee and the
various county committees for the purpose of
organizing for the canvass, which he will open
about the FIRST Of September, making his first
speech probably at Annapolis September 8, at
the ratification meeting under the auspices o.
the Annapolis Cleveland and Hendricks Club,
which at the same time will raise a banner
bearing the portraits of the Presidential nom
inees and the name o. Mr.. Compton, the con-
gressional candidate. Mr.. Compton, thinks his
opponent will be Hon. Hart B. Holton, the
present representative from this district.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

Rr The Subscription price of The
TINES is 81. per AMMAN If paid IN
Advance or at any time within the cur
rent year; If not paid acithin the gear
$3.50 aviU be inrariably charged, as
clways heretofore, and from this rule
no erceDtiOn wiU be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
Pole Raistn 3.

Pole Raising.
There was an enthusiastic gathering of the
sturdy Democrats of Nanjemoy at Riverside on
Saturday last for the purpose of raising a
Cleveland, Hendricks and Compton flag on the
banks of the Potomac at that place. After con-
siderable physical labor, but with no dimuni-
ton of ardor, the towering staff was put no in
place, and grand and imposing banner flung
to the breeze from the mast head, one hun
dred feet above the ripping waves Of the histo-
ric old Potomac. The flag can be sighted for
miles both up and down the river, and as the
steamers pass abreast Of our patriotic hamlet,
there may be read upon its folds in bold and
living letters the good names Of our noble stan :
dard bearers. Long may she wave-'In hoe
signo uinees."
EIsENAN BRos., opular taiors and clo'hiers
Washington, D. c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

We regret to have to chronicle this week
the death of Hon. Robert Ford, late Associate
Justice of this judicial circuit, which occur ID
at his home in Leonardtown at $50 o clock on
Sunday morning. His death was not unexpect-
ed, as he had been suffering for some months
past with chronic affection Of the liver from
which death finally resulted, and for some
weeks past had been in critical condition.
Judge Ford during the fifteen years he Fl led
with so much honor and courtesy the position
of Judge of our circuit, had greatly endeared
himself to the Bar and the people of this county
and had many very warm friends amoRg our
people. He was true type Of the polished
Mary land gentlemen and no one could come in
contact with him without being impressed with
the courtesy and suavity of his manners.
Judge Ford Was born in St. Mary's county
in 1920, and WAS educated at Georgetown Col
lese, where he graduated in 1888. He studied
law under the direction of the late Mr.. Edward
Lynch, of Frederick city, and was married in
1914 to Miss Ellen Baltze!l, of that city. Before
the war he was frequently called upon to act MS
special judge in cases where judges were not
qualified to sit.
In 1862 he was a candidate for a judge>hip of
the Court of Appeals. and would have been
elected but for the interference Of federal author
titles at the polls. He was elected as whig to
the State Legislature of 1874, and after the
democratic ticket. He was member Of the
constitutional con vention of 1867, and WAS
elected one of the associate judges of the dis
trict in 1868, and served his term of fifteen
years, maintaining high character Throughout
He was put forth by the democratic party as a
candidate for reelection two years ago, but
was defeated by j Parran Crane, the nominee
of the Republican party, who now fills the po-
stion. -
Mrs. Ford died in 1858, leaving one son, Mr..
in ST. Mary's, and two daughters, the eldest of
whom is the wife Of Senator Robert c. Coomhs
and the other is unmarried. His son and his
daue hters were at his bedside when the Judge
died. and he received the ministration Of Rev,
C. K Jenkins, S J. Judge Ford's father, John
Ford, of ST. Mary's county, was son of Capt.
Joseph Ford, a soldier of the revolution. His
mother was PI isclla Medley, whose family, as
well as the Ford's, dates back TO the early times
OF the colony, when extensive land grants were
patented to them by the lord proprietary, a
portion Of them remaining in the possession OF
some of their descendants TO the present day.
BOYS CLOTHING, Eiseman Bros, 7th and E
Washing ton, D. c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

TO ADVERITSERS.-THE TINES haring a
larger circulation te,sa any other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business men of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their announcements in its columns Send
for card rates, .oich lo,c any other paper
in Southern Maryland, to say nothing about circuia-
tion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
POLITICAL NOTICE.
VTNHE Democratic Campaign Committees elect
i ed at the primary meetings held on the 3lst
of May last, are requested to meet at their re-
spec,ive voting places, on
Saturday, the I'D Of August,
Ats O'CLOCK P, M,

and organize the same by the election of a
Chairman and Secretary, and report the same
with list of the members Of said committees
to the Chairman of the State Central Committee
in Port Tobacco, on TUESDAY the 26th of
August.
At the same time it is recommended. that
Cleveland, Hendricks and Compton Clubs be
organized, and the officers Of said clubs be re-
ported to the Chairman of the State Central
Committee in Port Tobacco at the same time
1t is important that the reports of the several
committees and clubs be promptly sent in at
the time designated.
By order of the
State Central Committee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
TUESDAY, August 10Th, 1884

for the purpose Of holding a Competitive Ex-
animation for the above two Scholarships
The conditions OF the Scholarship at ST,
Johns are. tuition, board, room-rent, fuel,
lights and washing free of charge, upon pay
ment of S37 so seni-annual!y in advance into
the College Treasury, and satisfactory certI-
fcate from the applicant of bis inability 10 pay
the regular College charges The condition OF
the Western Maryland Scholarship are, board,
fuel, lights and washing free of charge upon
payment S23 30 annually in advance into the
College Treasury ard like Certificate o. the ina
tiiity of the applicant to psy the regular
cha gts. The latter Scholarship j. open TO
males er females Both Scholarships are sub
jet 10 The approval Of The State Senator. The
Board win also receive bids for building one
:. hool House for Coiotei School in eCIion
District No 4-uear Budd IS Creek, upon speci-
hya,ious heretofore Published
BY order Of the Bosri
A " NEALE. SrcJ'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

In the Field.
Mr. Frank H. Mattingly, is the energetic
Young agent in this couuty for Russell Coe' s
celebrated fertilizers aud he is now making a
canvass for fall crops, and will call on Our
f., mers in the interest OF Mr.. Goes goods.
These fertilizers have widespread reputa ion,
and Franks agreeabeness We are sure will OBJ
tin for him patient hearing from those
farmers On whom be will call. Look out fer
advertisement next week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
N arrted.

In Washington, on Wednesday evening,
9Th of August, by the Rev. Irwin McElroy,
Mr. Joseph B. Thomas, of Loudoun county
Va, to Miss Lotiie CookSey, Of Charles
county Md The ceremony was performed IN the
spacious and beautiful parlor, at the Howard
House. in the presence of few OF the friends
ofthe happy pair. Promptly al O'Clock, NJ,
Mr. Atkins. resident of Washington city
with Miss S-llie F. Cooksey on his arm.
emit, red the par,or, followed by the bride and
groom who presented themselves before tn.
minister Who awaited them in the centre Of the
parlor. 1t was never my presiege or pleasure
to witness a more composed and happier groom.
The bride was drts ed in null elabors+se!
trimmed with lace, and Miss Salie in albatross
cloth ,garnished with satin ribbons. The groom
and his attendant in conventional black. Al
the conclusion Of the ceremony the newly we'd
ded pair received the congratulations of tbei
friends, after " hich the bride and groom ac-
companied by Miss Sallie and Mr.. W II. Gray,
took long drive by moonlight to the Soldiers
Home-returning that night to the Howard
I1OuSe. DIT. duu MIS- lCit WA thoi IL
ing at O'Clock for their home in Loudoun
county. The many friends of Miss Lottie in
Charles, will join US in wishing the happy
couple-health, happiness and prosperity.
An Agreeable Party.
Having been one among many who assem-
bled at Spaids' large and commodious Hall,
Ch;.ta mnxsn nm W ad esda evenino the l6i h
inst. it appears proper that some note should
be made of some of the proceedings on that
august occasion. Dancing commenced at early
candle light, and WAS kept up the entire night,
with ex exception of short n,ermission at mid
night, for refreshments. Quite specimen OF
female beauty from all sections was present
which caused the hearts Of the sterner sex &c
beat with wild emotion and their faces &c
beam with lustre; which was plainly visible
even upon the sedate and sober expression
style, and they all looked SO bewitchng tina
it is difficult fer panrgyrist to say wbo bor'
away the Donors; so it is sufficient to say
palnam qui meruh ferat. The management
was in the hands Of two Profs. in the neig ID
borheod who disting uished themselves during
the evening by their earnest endeavors to pro
mote the pleasure of all present, being skilfu
and untirng managers They, together will
the kind and hospitable host and hostess, mac
all feel at home, and that they would agaiI
soon give us the opportunity Of enjoying sucl
a treat. The only complaint | heard was tba
the night passed away too rapidly.
Earih's serenest prospect. FL
Hopes entertainments never die.
i Taken on n whole it was one Of the mos
agreeable parties it has ever been my privilsg
| Of attending. W. J.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
The CsmiaE Campaign

Is ngiiating the minds Of the PEI pie, but
no, so the question where TO buy the cheaPest
and best made clothing as the leading Baltimore
Clothers, c. y. Oehm, 80 W Pratt ST and
IS Hanover ST, have long demonstrated the
fact, that they cant lie undefsold. They are
Al presen, closing out the balance Of their hand
some stock at such low figures that our friends
should hasten to give them an early call.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

When the law requiring the gates to be re-
NOV ed from the public roads of this county
was passed 10y the Legislature, there was
piece OF road leading from the main road from
this village to Cedar Point Neck, 10 Breni's
Wharf, which at that tue was very little used
except by the property owners through whose
land the road passed. which at their request
was exempted from the provisions of tina, act.
Since that time however, this piece Of road has
become great thoroughfare, and the gates,
which still remain on it are great nuisance 10
the travellers Who the road. At the last
session Of the Legislature petition from thos.
persons Who use the road most was sent 10
that body and bill requiring the gates on the
road to lie removed Vas introduced into the
House Since The adjournment Of the Legis
ture we have frequently heard the question
asked whether that bill had become u law.
One of our delegates in the house on being
asked about the matter said be was confident
that it had passed the House but whether it had
passed the Senate and it so, whether the Gov
ernor had signed the bill or not he was unat le
10 say. We are not familiar enough with the
laws passed al the last session, having like the
rest of our people, never seen any published
copy of such laws since the adjournment, and
so are We unable to give the desired informa
tiou. We presume, however, that this being a
local measure it could not have become law,
FOR if ii had it surely would have been sent TO
the comfy commissioners long before this, and
as both of the newspapers are under a contract
with the commissioners to do the county print
ing i, would have appeared, as did other local
laws passed at the late session, in the columns
of both papers. The one way TO ascertain the
matter will be to ask the clerk OF the commits
siouers whether such law has been received or
to write to the clerk of the Court of Appeals
who could furnish the desired information.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.

We only ask you to note our figures,
examine our goods and compare them
with the many trashy offerings made
by other clothing houses.
Our 81 Sailor Suits for Bo.S from TO 10 years;
sold everywhere for s.
Our line of So, 10 Boys Long Pants Suits, us
uaily sold at So.
Our Indigo Blue Mems Suits, s., 5O-a trcmen-
dous bargain.
Our Fat mems Suits at SO; reduced from SIC
SD and $3.50.
Mems Cas- Coats 81, s., so, $3.50 many of
them fully worth from s., 80 to Sl2 An
enormous line of thin Coats, Suits and
busters al extraordinary lew figures.
4 =, -, Il
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-08-15

For SPRING SUITS 90 to Ella man B os., 7th
and SITS Washington, ID. c
The C .unIy Staiena.n t
We had hoped to lay the statement of the
county expenses for the past fiscal year before
our readers this week but, having been una
BILE to get the manuscript, we are only able to
publish portion oft. The statement, in single
copy as usual, was brought down by the clerk
early last week and left at the office of the In
dependent, no portion of it being sent 10 this
Office Subsequently, it was taken by the man
ager of that paper to Baltimore for the purpose
of having the statement published on their
patent outside, which is printed by printing
Office in that city. Only portion OF it has
been returned and given to US and that portion
will be found on our fourth page. That segre'
gated o-lion Of the stat, ment is of no interest
and the statement " ill not be Ineligible until
the whole of it is printed together. This We
hope to be a. lie to do next week In The present
statemt nj the commissioners claim to have
complied with the 'aw regulating the statement
by itemizing the expenditures for what and to
whom pail 1t will be of more than ordinary
iute est on that account. 1t is 10 be hoped
that the law has be satisfactorily complied
with rs in the other counties.