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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Trying to Circunvsnt Land Sharks.

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 26 The com
missioner of the land off %, in order to pre-
vent the grabbing of public lands by specu
lators, has issued an order directing that
hereafter when an approved plat of the
survey of any township is sent to land
official he shall, before filing it or re
ceving application, for tho entry Of
lands in such towns, post thirty-day
notice of the fling of such plats in n CON
spcuous place in his office ilf the postotiice
of thu town nearest the land, and in the
offices OF each clark Of a court of record IN
his district The order also requires land
officials to eive copies of the notice to al
newspapers in ',r Districts n new mn
answer al Inquiries relating 10 such rla
without charging fee.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
III. Mar.l .Iurs G.ll plet Q.

NEW York, Oct. .6 - II q trial Of
Fa, inand Warl was continued Saturday,
tie court room being crowded The work
o. obtaining Il jury was re u'nel. Ward
was we'll Dire sell. but locked haggari. As
he took his seat u. S. Grant, Jr. looked
sevagely at him. but Ward avoided his
gaz., and his counsel engaged in converse
ton with him to divert his attention. UI
to o'clock the twelfth juror had not been
secured The twelfth juror was obtained
shortly after o'clock, and the panel sworn
in. after which O recess was taken.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
EATARKH.

Is "A very prevalent and exceedingly
disease, liable. If neglected,
to develop into serious consumption
Being constitutional disease, it requires
a constitutional remedy like Hoods Sar-
saparilla, which acting through the blood,
reaches every part of the system, effect
ing radical and permanent cure of cats
arrh in even its most severe forms. Pres
pared by C. /. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

To all W no are suffering from the errors
an,, indscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay. loss of manhood. &C.
| will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D
New York CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Going To Reform tlts Indian Service.

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 26 Judge
MAYNARD, the second comptroller of the
trea Jury, has been going over the accounts
of the Indian agents and within the past
three months has ordered suits to be brought
against some ton or twelve of them. The
Indian service is said to be in avery bad
condition AMI it i the intention OF the
present administration to reform it as far
n pDssit ie
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Consumptives and all, who suffer from
any affection of the Throat and Lungs,
can find certain cure in DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Thousands
of permanent cures verify the ir1th OF
this statement. No medicine can show
such Il record of wonderful cures. Thous'
ands of once hopeless sufferers now
gratefully proclaim they owe their lives
to this New Discovery. 1t will cost you
nothing to give it u trial. Free Trial Bot
ties at liartz & Buhnsen's Drug Store.
Large size, $l.OO.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Senator Van Wyck Against Convict Lab",

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct "a. -senatur
Van Wyck called at the treasury depart.
ment Friday and left Il note asking Score
tary Manning to make II condition with
contractors for public building in Nehras'
ka that convict In r shallnot DO employed.
In case the secretary should think the law
prohibitad such condition the senator
nskei that tia bidders for contracts be re-
auireI to state whether or not they pro
posed to employ convict' on public works
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 26 Postmaster
General Villa; Saturday received tele-
gram from Madisol. WI. annou icing the
death of his 81 tor IA you x i.,ly - years OF
age. Con Villas WI leava hers for Madi
son itn,r I'll lat ,ly
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Miss Laura Boyd, of Rchmon |, dropped
a $500 diamond in her soup plate Weines-
day evening and swallowed it along with
an oyster The stone was recovered by ad-
mil, ,.t,riuy an enstic.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Rev. DIR. Talmage of Brooklyn. N v
says the Norton Door Check and Spring
prevents profanity.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Prusecute tho SWlndlers.

IT when you call for Hop Eiters Isee greer Gus
ter Of Hops on TIE letfe iabte the drnEslSl n"s
ont any sum called c. u. Warmers German Hop
Bltlers or with other ''liop'' name, refuse II anu
shin that druggist as you would a viper, ana IL ne
has taken your money for the stnif indiet MN Tor
the fraud and sue him for the damages Tor NE
.windlc and we will reward you literally for the
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
n,HK ,S!.ANn II rrORlA RAILWAY.

-tsttaHrE~r ttuuTf TO THE EAST AND VEST
I,EhIE. aHI!iyE,
f,.tt EXprrsS .........,. S:.uA NJ. IL 30 z. II.
MaiI aud fE......... 80. / 80 =. NJ. 5;1b =. NJ.
Accommodate n,..........S ~ p. n. 2,tn =. ~.
WAY Freight ,,,,..,..... q 90 A. NJ. 4 :ul l.. NJ.
Depot TwcHteth street,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

A recent cyclone in India destroyed 50'
villages and 10, 600 lives.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
CHICAGO. BpRL.NGToN 4 QUINCY.
.EurA,N, MILu AtkEH 4 Sc. PAIL.

HOOK irLASu TuA;T-.
ionv,s.-...... S:1h n N Arrive, $40 = "a
~ ...... ~ ~ lrn - q "a II
~ !" ADsNnt. 2tui 81 - 9 Ar II 81
lrt. ii Accom- GEO IN ....... h:sU IT,
Uty'. Duict'uG :iha M y: p II
f. ~. 4 iii.i.NES hel.at
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

When every thing else fails, DIR. Sage s
Caterrh Remedy.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
a woudarful Discovery.

No less than lS,06l young women are
at college in this country.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Mr. Burgess, designer of the Puritan,
has orders for dozens yachts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
Local BreVities.

But few weeks of the present school
term remains.
The FIRST spring peas made their appear
ance this wee k.
Sheriff Smoot took Fcnwick to the pen
itentiary last Friday, where be will serve
out the sentence of five years given him
by he Court.
Chapel Point is now in holiday trim for
summer visitors, bul the weather as yet is
most too cool to make excursions on the
river pleasant.
We learn that Mr.. John Lamar, who
was shot at Woodville by Morris some
weeks ago, is in fair way to recover from
the wounds then received.
The commissioners meet next week fol-
the purpose OF making up the levy. All
those having claims against the county
must present them at that time.
Straw berries and cream were luxuries
e,joyed at the centennial" on Tuesday
last Mrs. HUI tt is always the first tc
have the delecacies of the Sc son for he
guests
The attention of The congregation o
Christ Church is called to the fact tina
to-day week, the 18th inst, is the tim
named for them to assemble here and Sc
| lect their pews.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
Wedding.

pretty wedding took place at ST Johns
P. E. Church on Tuesday NOR ming. The cou-
tracing parties were Mr.. H Marshall Thomas,
the popular y Dung merch. nj of Pomonkey, and
Miss Salle Tubman he pretty and accomplished
daughter of pj-min d. Tubman, E-q Miss
Nellie Compton was the bridesmaid while Mr
R. A. Chapman officiai.d ms test man. The
bridal party entered the church promptly al 3
o'clock A NJ, where the Rev. Gilbert F. viii
lirms of this parish stood ready TO lie the
muptial knot and where large number Of
friends of the contracting parties had assemble
t, witness the ceremony and make their con-
CALCULATIONS The bride presented very lovely
appearance 10 a becoming consume Of white
with orange blossoms and long veil, while the
groom looked his best in convention suit
of black. The ceremony performed in the
most Impressive manner BY the Officiating
clergy men, and after receiving the rongratula-
lions of their numerous friends, The happy
couple took the steamer Corcor-n At noon for
an extended tour in the North
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
I'M M EMoRIAM

Died al "Guns'on, Charles eoaatv. Nd. his
late rrsid-nce Nay 29ih, ls55. VISTA \
GOLDEN, in the 8 year Of ais age.
Brother Golden vas married TO MIS-. Lydia
C Barber of ST Mays ounty, February 2Cih,
1884 In less than one short year after this
happy uaion, that fatal disease consumption
revealed itself in unmistaktblr signs.
All was done that could he TO arrest the pro-
gress OF the disease bat il was beyond hnms u
control, and brother G. meeky resigned him
self To the All Wise decree He said to the
brother Of this imperfect sketch during his Ill
ness, 1T .esmed hard, At first, 10 Civ them all
up but our Heavenly Father knows best, ~nt
am perfectly resigned to HIS vii We ar,
not surprised TO hear this happy cxpe' iruyr,
" ben lea thai he was trsin-d BY pious par
ents, and in early Doyhooi ronsecrav.d hins.l II
10 the cause o. Christ, beram~ a member % the
VI E. Church South, and lived tunhfui I#s
consistent Christian he lie Vas kind and
good n-ighbor natuI ally uf an amlable dispose
lion. aud loved by all Who kss~ him. liz
bore his sufi-rings Nth p.tirnce and ChrisIlan
resignation aud his end peace. 80 Ga IA
and gently did he fail asleep in the Arms o
Jesus that those v ho stood near rsrc,lt knew
TIE uIUrrEur rIe vtrai spark WAS extinct.
''Lif,'s duty done, As sinks The clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies.
While Heaven and earth combine II say.
How bl-st the ri ghteous when he dies
On Slbbarh evening last w laid his remain,
10 rest in tn. old family turyin, grOuad Il
await he resuT rectioD of the just. May the Cos
OF AL grace comfort aud sustain Ibe aged
mother, The .tf.vii ,uate and devoted sits wilt
all who $ .dy mourn their loss W. sorrow
but not as those VINO have no hope, FOR II y,
believe that JESUS died an :osr again, ercu So
them also which eep in Jt,us vii q brin.
with him }. & ).
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
Another Club.

Another Club.
Base ball seems to be booming all over TIL
county this year, and nearly every section has
q club in the field. Tue lovers of this exhilerat-
ing sport will, from the present prospects, have
plenty of opportunities 10 crafty their taste in
this direction. The latest org iniz .tion is that
ut Dore,stsr which WAS org aniz.d last Satur-
day and the folio wing Off .ers chosen: Pre-
sident, S. B. bennington; vice-preside at,
Thomas Maddox; captain, Vivian Williams !;
secretary and treasurer, Thoms Dean. The
club will Ae called the Lookout" and is now
prepared toSeceive challenges from any club in
the county. All communication should be ad
dressed to the secretary. Wele,rn that gam e
is to be played to-m,rrow between this club
and the Hill Top uine, on the grounds of the
former
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
A Great Convenience:

When visiting B fillmore. maxi OEHM :
your headquarters. They will Ike ear. OF
your parce.s and deliver them to Steamboats,,
and K r Drpots free. Their line Of Mems,
Boys, Spring Clothing is unusually attractive,
whilst their prices are low er than ever. Don't
fail to avail yourself Of the kind offer of the a.
bove firm, go W Pratt l. 55 Hanover ST. eets
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

As will be seen elsewhere the school board
gives notice that aftsr7ss 81 p,ember 1st book
ds-vsy ~ be establish.d in >ff4ssSobacco,
at Mess. Roberts Owens store 1t VIZ
nembered that two years ago, in consequence
of complaints from parents, that they were SUBJ
iected 10 much inconvenience in procuring
books for their children in remote parts of the
county the 81 hnnl board abandoned the de-
pssitory in Port Tobacco and gave notice to
merchants 10 keep the same at certain prices, so
that there - uld be no difference in prices
throughout the county. This system seemed
to work sat sfacto'ially for II or Is n uths
Since then, however, come merchants have
failed to meet their bills when due in Balt-
compelled to reduce the commission usually
allowed merchants, which has given dissatis-
faction, and the merchants e morally have COM
planned to the board, that they would not
handle or sell them at This reduced rate. There
fore the board, at its last meeting after much
deliberation, concluded to reesablish the de-
postory in Port Tobacco, and leave it optional
with those merchants no desire 10 keep few
books on hand for the accommodation ei
schools near their stores. The board have
M AIDE arrangements with Mess. j H. Medinry 4
Co., Baltimore, to accept from all merchants in
this county the books they have on hand
(who do not sire 10 keep them) and return
the money for the same.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
The Tobacco Trade.

correspondent of the Anne Arundel Ad-
vertiser, writing from B lltimore city recently,
gives the following facts suggested by a recent
trip made among the planters Of the State. He
says:
q Everywhere end, where tobacco WIS the
principle staple ms crop, that renewed activity
predominates among the planters. and the out
look for the season of 1885 was n. YER brighter.
Many new and csminodieus barns we're in
course of constructions, and the farmers, " he
for the past fifteen or twenty ears have h.en
nealec,ing this important crop, are awaking to
the we'll estahli,hed fact that to N Ike Iemuu-
erative returns from their iBv-s.t.-~.sA.--4ias
proper thing is to resumer growing tobacco
The stock in the warehouses is smaller now
than it has been at any time evious for the
past ten years Shipments, have been moder-
a,ely active during the asst three months, in
fact, more so than for the corresponding period
of 1884, The price s better AS an average
than tor number of ears past, and tie future
is bright for the trade in all the varied depart
ments This being an assured fact we may
certainly predict better iiuss for the hardy
handed ''soas of toll thin were obtained
heretofore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

M'"ls'e6 Tongue officia,ed at Nanjrmoy
ne fham Parish. on Sunday last. The
Cnuret next day and una nimously elected
'es"r be will answer them this month
MN que was raised in Calvert count, and
M5resent preaching in Connecticut but
ihxious to get back to his native State
|well-known to many of our people, hav
Attended school with a number of gentle
a living here, and by whom be will be
asst gladly welcomed to the county should be
onclude to accept the call. He gave the ser
mon last Sunday 10 the people of Nanjemoy at
the solicitation of Bishop Paret.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
/ LIKE OPPOSITION?
I DEFY COMPETITIONS!

/ LIKE OPPOSITION? IDEFI COMPETITIONS!
position that the above brands of Fertilizers
sell Southern
Maryland Ny has steadily increased
And forget hand all kinds Felng material
according quality needed ms by the Cheap Sufs offered
direct will filed viii make Trip thro
Maryland
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

On May 81 Of congestiye fever Philimon, aged II
years eldest son of Francis aud Mamie Free
man.
The intelligence, amiability and manliness of
PhiiImou endeared him to all who knew him.
his marked veneration for his parents, his alice
ton for, and gentleEess i'll his family rendered
him doubiy priced. Their consolation Is i'll the
faith, that ere the cold worlds cruel blast could
stain their Idol God in his mercy took him To
Heaven. The hearts of those who best loved
Philimon will wear his beautiful image all
dirnmrd within them to the last. X. |. L.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

% The Subscription price of The
TINES Is ST.. per AMMAN If paid IN
Advance or at any time withim the cur
rent gear; If not paid withim the gear
$3.50 wiU Be Invariably charged, a.
clsoays heretofore, and from this rule
no exception acHl be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
~ or Mrs. Col. Jni'e-

ur. Mary C. Jenife wife of Col. D"n'el
A''' p,,,;m,rs csnsy, and mother o.
1en''e Is"u and Mrs ugh Mitchell, Of This
mrs d;sa s.,urdayAst, May so'h' at her
county, 49, o,,ly, in the 57lh year of
ner age .;,.ns from frequent visit
10 ""'' and kindly sympsthizins
he'e' ""A .endear,d her TO them, and
mahne' nAN card with sadness and grief
ner ue"'' was known. Her daughters
oy ai' W attended the funeral which
frotn '''' her late ho ne in Baltimore
took place -
.o,ntv last
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
A Clear Head and strong Heart.

If you mudde your brains with any of the
whiskey compoLbds which are sold under the
name Of "bitlers," and which topers delight in
for srimulants you do your system irreproach-
able mischief. Browns IRON Bitters is not one
of these 1t promotes healthy action of the
heart, liver and stomach. 1t cleanses and en-
riches the blood, and fits the brain for the
beat mental work. The lest physicians pre-
scribe it, and it is well worthy of trial by
all.
If you want quick returns md full price.
on Hides, Fur, Wool, Roots, Butter, etc.
ETC., send for our Price Current Consign-
mems solicited. II. L. Williams & Co.
General Commission Merchants, Office, 169
Williams ST., New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

TO ADVERTESERS.-TH TIMES hdri,,g a
larger circulation then any other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business men Of Charles
County, offers Superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their an,soancenents in lis columns Send
for card rates, te1tich om any other paper
Southern Maryland. to sag nothing about ci'cua-
lion
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
SCHOOL NOTICE.

VNHE PUBLIC Is HEREBY Notified that We
Il have established a book depository IN Por
Tobacco. with Messrs Roi ert 4 Owen, ~he e
all the text books for vac IN the Pntlic SShonts
can he obtained from and after he BEGINNING
Of the eusueing scholastic year. We would
state for the benefit of me'chants having on
ha I'D any authorized school books, that such
may at their option. be etuined To J II Med
airy & Co, No. Is North Howard street, BAlti-
more, who will credit them by cost price OF
same. We Will, in due time, again publish =
list OF the text books which we desire to be
used, and in order to secure uniformity, which
is believed to be essential we will insist upon
their adoption by the teachers throughout the
county.
GEO. d. MUDD
WIN. II. GRAY,
p A. SASSCER
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

Only Such clothing b., is f,shioushls and
that We can safely recommend a, AcWE HIATT.
2O9 ". Baltimore Street, Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
reclaimed Letters. }

VTnclRiNeO AetSS/
The following 10 list of letters remaining
n,c.ll.d for in the ppstofice at Port Tobacco,
Charles county, Maryland, June 5th' 1885,
Persons calling. for these letters will please
state that they are advertised
whitman 4. Miss Beuah Groves,
froi' w. ~ Miss BERTHE Brown,
james M;,ahau Miss Mary E. Williams,
Caaries C.S,;n Mrs. Harriet Young,
nelson G Ma,n Mrs. Zrcharah Wood,
W. w. Mrs. Peter Williams
Il. A. biahe, IRIS Emily Proctor.
MISS 0"N NJ F. Wade, P. NJ.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
DIED.

On Nay l7th, 1895, at the resid,nce Of his
sister, Mrs Shml. F. R e, john 0. MADDOX,
in the 68th year of his age.
On April 18th, 1885, Miss ANN FREEMAN, aged
81 years.
On MAY % h, 1882 Mr.. EDWARD S. WEIGH, in
the 63th year OF his age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05
No Matter.


The Kent Ners says 'stbe Legislature will
call a convention for 1887, or authorize the
taking o: a vote in accordance with the action
of the last convention and it is generally be-
lieved that the city Of Baltimore and sr
pspulone -,--,.--- = Re SusesiD kTss.y
q new constitution. This new instrume
doubtless make vaat changes in Office Il
SO that clerks and registers elected this Il
six years may be cSled to serve esiy two In
the great stir made for such positions it would
be we'll to bear this in mind or it may be found
that the game is not worth the candle. -
Well, neighbor, perhaps not, but nevertheless
there is No abatement 10 energy and strategem
mad. by the various candidates to obtain a
hold on these Offices, at least in this county
and We believe the war will be carried on IN
abated to the end.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-06-05

Clean Up.
Now is the time to look after your cellars,
back grounds and other localities where refuse
accumula,es. Clean up everywhere, and use
lime freely. Gan ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure,' and this is the season to use
the ''ounce.'' "Clsanlness is neAL to Godli-
ISL Whitewash your fencing and improve
-, oSf6oasesIt Improves the looks of
thing. immensely, as well as the health Of
vour town. Clean up.f
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-16
Stat;Oner.
D

A stq;ioucr i, one who had ''sta-
ton or stand in the market-place for
the sale OF books, in order to attract
the pas~crs-by as customers. An nphol-
s.crer. originally upholster. was. it
would seem. an auctioneer, who ''held
up" his wares in order TO show them
oft. The douDle-er in this word is su-
pert,uous. as in l'o"tt-c'-cr. 4 haoer-
M.shcr was :, called from hi, selling a
stuff called dapeytnS in old French,
which is supposed to be from 4 scandi-
t,avian word meaning peddiers wares,
from The harerSuc', in which they were
carried. II Ru:n tcts'S J0a;17sal.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-16
I)cl0crOiN'S Lion Pictures.

Delacroix painted his famous lion
hunting in two copies. He received for
either of them l.SOOr. and 2.OOOt- that
is. for one $50 and for the copy E72:
that first copy was sold to a banker in
Paris for ElOo. the second copy went to
Algicrs. The name of the painter get
ting more known. rs much rs $500 was
given for the original work by an inti-
mate friend of mine. ut whose house the
very banker who first had it saw it and
wanted to buy it back. The next dav
\ telegram came from Alsiers that the
copy had been burned Immediately
the price OF the now only existing one
rose. and l saw it sold two years after
for 36. .oOot. (El.4iO.) OF course. Della
croix might in the same way complain
that he originally received only ESQ. -
Temple EGr.