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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-02-20

London advises say that the CoHserva-
tive papers charge the Government with
s,pprcSsing letter of General Gorlun'-
in which he stated that Ne sent Colonel
Stewart away from khartuum in order To
save h, Stewart - life, intending himself
to meet death at khartoun, as lac knew
no help could reach thcr" in time To les
enc him When Parliament assembled,
the production of all dispatches to the
Government in regard to the SOudan cam
pai..n will he demanded. owing to the
opposition of the Duke of Cambridge.
mmandcr-in-C chief, and other officers of
the army. it is probable that the Ministers
will decide to inform Canada and New
South Wales who have offered to send
troops to Egypt that their assistance is
not needed. The Canadian Voyagcls who
were with the Nile Expedition have left
Alexandria and are expected to reach Que
bee the first week in March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-02-20

Mr. Joseph Cook has resumed his
sledge-hammer assaults on Mormonism
in his popular course of lectures in Bos-
ton. Like many strong fighters, Mr..
Cook sometimes delivers blow clean
over the head Of the adversary; but when
he does strike low enough his blows are
commonly very persuasive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-02-20

It is said that Gen. Wolseley is wont to
refer to Gen. Grant as Mr.. t. :. Grant
1t once amused Lord Howe to direct Il
communication to George Washington,
Esq. Gen. Washington, survived, how
ever, ana Gen. Grant is likely to survive.
Whether Wolseley will survive, will be
seen perhaps, when FL Mahdi gets through
with him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-02-20

Sunday prize fights are getting to ba the
rule in New York and other large cities.
If the disgusting brutality of these cNhi-
billions can not, at least, be confined to the
secular days of the week, it is a shame
and rcpruach To American civilization.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
The Surviving Generals.

The only two great commanders now living
" ho faced each other in making the thrilling
and crimSoned annals of the late war are Gen.
VIM. L. Sherman Hnd Gen. Jos. l.. Johnston.
Grant met Lee, Joseph aud Sidney Johnston,
Beau egard, Buckner Bragg and Pem6erton
in battle as chief commanders, and of them }
f. Johnston, BeaureGard and Buckner survive
Meade who met the terrible shock OF battle AT
Getty >burg, was born 10 the city OF the slleHt
within short time of the imposing Southern
pageant that committed the dust ot Lee to the
mother dust, and Thomas and Hood, who
fought the last great battle of the war AT Nash
Vile, both sleep the dreamless sleep OF the
dead Sherman and Johnston alone remain OF
the great commanders who locked horns with
each other in the flame of battle. Their cam
paipn from Chatnnuuga TO Atlanta, ard from
Atlanta to the sea, was the most brilliant OF
the war and they are the only two great com
maEderS " ho uIe LETT to sit down and Ia k thar
tattles over, ns they often do in the heartlest
GOOD fellowship. CT the many commanders
Of the heroic Army of the Potomac none re-
main, with the single exc ption OF Mcclellan
Scott Mcdowell, burnside, Hooker, Meade and
Grant - 10 in turn commanded that magnli-
cicut army, have all gone TO join the great ma
irT!ty anu LuuLslrret IS the only one OF Lee
greet lieutenant. " no fingers with the living
Jackson Iiill, Ewrl and Stuart, who were IN
ever, great conflict OF the Army Of Virginia,
rest with their great thrftain OF Arlington.
! s.jh Johnston ana G. I BeauTeeatd are
the only Surviving tuutetrr"le comma nders
wha ed great armies TO ttlte. ami they are
wAlt,ued by The ircsts OF time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
The DrOuih Rrok en-.

The very injurious drouth which has pre-
vailed here during the past four weeks and the
exceedingly torrd condition of the atmospheric
which had accompanied it during the past two,
were both broken on Sunday afternoon when
our county was visited hy much needed and
refreshing showers. In some sections parlicu-
'arly in this neis hborhood Of Port Tobacco, the
showers of both Sunday and Monday were
light, wilhelm others, notably in Cobb Neck and
nearly all the lower sections of the county and
at Pomfret and around Middletown, the rains
were copious and amounted 10 almost a dog
mre," Just the thing that WAS needed for the
dry and parched condition of the land. This
rain will be highly beneficial to the growing
crops of corn and tobacco both of which had
begun to look shrive d and parched under the
combined effects of the suns heat and lack Ct
moisture in thu ground. \ few more timely
showers like those on Sunday and Monday
would place these crops beyond the power o.
harm and the prospects which were so bright
in the beginning o. the season would be fully
realized Since the rain they have had a more
healthy lock and have made r pd growth
and in all sections are now looking well, much
to the satisfaction Of our once dcspOndcUt
farmers. The weather Il has. SiGce these rains.
been ccol and pleasant, and The torrid condi
tiou which prevailed during this time last week
has given place to mild temperature which is
most refreshing to both man and beast.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Wills of Personal Property.

The Maryland Legislature al its last session,
passed bill to put wills Of real and personal
property on the same footing, so that hereafter
two witnesses will be necessary TO a will of per
sonal property the same as to will OF real pro-
perty Heretofore no formality whatever has
been necessaryto will of personal property,
and man might dispose of millions of personal
estate by memorandum, no matter how in
formal for example, statement OF his iuten-
lion in the body of private 'etter or, as in a
very sig nal instance which recently came under
the review of the Court of Appeals, by post
script at the bott ON of ons-forgoten busi-
Less letter
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Good Advice

GOOO AUV1ce.
The Westminster Adrocats contains the
following good advice which we hope TO see
taken by some enterpriSiug and thrifty farmers
and truckers from other sections. Every word
of il is true: The f,rn ers and truckers of the
lower part of St. Mary's county have organ lied
to encourage trucking ard farming, by secur-
ing cheap and rapid transit and reliable com
mission merchants. That is a good move. ST.
Mary's is well located as TO climate, and her
soil for trucking and fruit is equal 10 any in
the Stale There is no reason why tie lower
Western Shore should not be as productive as
the Eastern Shore, except the facilities for ship
ping When these a-e secured, We shall expect
TO see ST. Mary IS, Charles and Calvert 60 abe ad
Land is exceedingly low in price, OF good quail
ity and easily titled. 1t can be bought from
FIVE to twenty dollars per acre, snd will pre-
duce well. Instead of going West, our young
men should 60 into Southern Mary land, where
they can secure rich returns for lat or ana cap
ital expended d."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

MIR R. I. Boarman, Of Brs rs4n'owu, has "a
fast tIotter which he is vii ing 10 match
against any horse raised in Southern Maryland
for a trial Of speed he best two in three heats
of mile each to decide the contest. Mr. Boar
man says be w!l take lis horse with Two men
beside himself in a vehicle and teat any other
horse in this section vita rs light Weight
as The owLer chooses to put behind him. Nr.
Boarman will have his horse at Chapel FONT
on next Monday and Sould Ike on that day o
meet some OF the fast horses c: tbs section in
friendly contest. This IS 6ue opportunity
for some sport among ourselves. 50 we w5@.3
Ike to SEE the owners OF s.St s.epPcrs, Ike eth
"TanksrvilIe," OF Mr. ). Cax, Jr-, aud 'he
horse Of Mr. John n. Boar.nan to meet ri.h On
that day and have test cf slesd. il wou 3
he the mems Of much ,rjoyment to cur coua'y
friends who are to assemble there on that d. )
and would show 10 the uNner> h.t speed their
animals are likely 10 teveIop IN a tro;ting con
test. So. bring oLt yoer horses, and let The
sport 90 on.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
OnIy Er" CiiGn> of Lives.

How many per ous live only fraction OF
average human uir because they neglect 10 take
the commences precautions against sickness. II
is disease IN is maturity that kills and matur-
ity imp'ir, growth \ slight indispcsition i
usually sighted They who avail themselves
OF Hoslsttrr Stamah Bitrers know il to be ef
fytciou> in chronic cases of disease. bat the pro-
cess ut cure is = lar easier one Il il IS used in
ear.y stages Of dyspepsia, mtar!tl disease, rheu-
mAriSa constipation and liver deTan Gsment.-
Let those who would avoid the peril which
even the most potent remedies canaot avert,
steer ,le,r of the ro, r upon Inch 50 many con-
siI.uroHs :Pa'-tn unde..aF appreciation of the
ger oi neglect. /, Viii not 30 To omit car,
and a recourse TO wei.ciuc hen health - al
t,srr3 l. Ith,.i'atsi. or nervous, ~ is sp-pilc
.aat It for s-.u'rd you ar, "A want Of 4 remedy
Use The B3ttcrs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Handy Scale for Lette RS.

A silver dollar weighs very nearly an ounce
Hence, any letter not heavier than the dollar
can 60 for single two-cent stamp. This is
easily remembered. If you want to lie more
exact, take silver dollar and 6vc-cent silver
piece and you have an ouace almost to feath-
er's weight. Provided you have not the silver
dollar handy, two halves, or, if you have
nckels only, FIVE of them and small copper
cent will give you nearly the ounce. As 90
letters out Of 100 will fall within the ounce
weight, this simple system Of weighing will
serve for general Es..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
4 IInrse Dies From Over Driving:

Mr.. J. c. Howard lost his valuable stallion
Forest King" on last Friday, by too mucl
driving 4 couple Of Rev gentlemen from s.
Thoras' having missed the early morning trAir
on that dav, and it being necessary for then
to he in BaItisiore that afternoon, they engag
ed team from tie MessrS Howard to drive t,
Washington, and lef, Chape, Point at . clock
A. NJ, with the intention Of catching tie
O'Clock train from that city. They made the
distance in time, hut Al the sacrifice of one Of
the horses, for Forest king'' dropped dead as
they were ere >siug the Navy Yard bridge -
The other horse WAS very much jad5d, and foG
awhile it was thought that he too would die
A distance Of nearly 40 milcs on day as warm
as last Friday, within period OF bous was
too much for any horse, and We are much sur.
prised that any one should attempt it, or that
any horsepower won allow his animals to
undertake such Dive. The horse that Mr.
Howard has lost wGs a beautitu! sorrel and the
finest in his stable, and was valued very ighly
We presume, the Rev gentleman who eng geo
him W i'll pay for his los-.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

sg The subscriptions price of THE
TINES is 81. per amman If paid IN
ad0amce or at any time rithin the catr-
rent gear; if not paid wjthin the gear
S1.50 wiH be inrariably charged, a.
clways heretofore, and from this ru1e
no exception vW be male.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Fine Yield of Oats

The best yield OF oats we have heard of in
the county at be recent harvest was that of the
Misses Hamilton near L. Plata. From bushels
OF seed they obtained 70 bushels of fine, clear
oats. The oats were ofthe "Burpees Welcome"
variety, the seed having been obtained in Bal
timore. This is a most excellent yield and
shows, we think, that this most useful cereal,
the cultivation Of which has greatly diminished
in our county in late years by reason Of the
unremunerative yields, may still be grown to
advantage with proper care and management.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

TO IDVERIYSERS.-TH TIMES hdrino a
larger circulation the>,, any other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business men Of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their announcements in is columns. Send
for card rates, mhich lo,c any other paper
in Southern Maryland. 10 say nothing Gdout c1rula-
Il IN
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

The Baltimore San gives the fu!i-w y :
good advice for the warm weather: "pUra =
the prevail, nee Of the healed term il becomes
a Estrer Of importance to those ho would
keep well to be temperate 10 eating and drink
ing 20 avoid exec ssive ex~rtiun and excitement
and if they are housekeei erS, to see thar their
premises, - we'll as their persous, are kept
clean ami pure The great heat Of the present
week. and " hich though now slightly .hltug
NAV last for some time yet. must necessarily he
felt more seriously If il continues md as the
system gets more debiitated and uus ruug.-
In New York according to the reports fron
that city, the death rate is gaining 20 rspi9!y
| that il threatens to become dUuh,e " hat it
during the same period last ,ear OF course
the chill ren sutfr most, They vii Wit Ike
tender flowers Such. hot wave, ucv@rths',S =.
spares no one, although the ,hrou!r invalid
who takes care of himself has | ct'cr ch 'n'c
of escaping as serious Illness Than hi< sr'org''
! neighhor ho. in disregard Of iEr w'ata.r an
| its warnings. indulges III overra;ing "- 'v~r-
| drinking, rtck es,ly resorts 10 lie """n T. E
! Thermometer is at blooiie!t, .nd refuses Ia
| chlncp any Of his usual haliis Al this season
| of the ear and so long as the GREAT heat Iast>
even if not afterwards, be no Is ise wli bc
| temperate in all III ngs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
LEGAL BreVitieS.

peasant daring this week.
/ Mr. Alec Turner of La Plata lost val
uab'e horse on last Saturday.
/ Watcrmelons have at last appeared in
our market They ii e as vet scarce, how
ever, and sell high.
Misses Nellie Irawner and Mamie Hoifa.
of Washington, are visiting Miss Belle
/ Brawncr at "Hlwthone.
| The beautiful cantata of The Fairy
Bridal" will be sung 10y the ladies of his
! parish at their approaching concert.
G L Hamilton, Esq, of the Washing
/ ton Bar. was in town on Tuesday. He Is
enjoying a short vacation with his rela
tlnus in the coun Y.
! Mr. Thomas Green, y we'll known citi-
zen Of the county, died on Saturday last
IT Rock Point. where lie has been employ-
ed tor some time past, after short lncss.
Mr.. " f. ". Garner, . hiGhlyicspected
citizen living ne. Ppm'ryt, Is rnulined t.
his hcl from severe Illness We have
heard hat he WAS suffering from = cancer
in the stomach and WIS not expected to
recover.
Col. J. J. Hughes is rFeprriaG the data
! proper trry to entering rl,im a"tIns
he Government for t.e ucraf fa"cy hy the
| |. : rjnnns Of thu cd India k}rg Eote'
IN this village during the war.
Tuesday ncNt, Angus 4th. is tie date
| for hn' ding the local option election in
| the county. rhe polls will b held At the
| usual voting placls shroagl ou. tie coun-
". AMI the 'aw governing ali elections
vii ccntro this.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31


The Deer Greek Farmers Club met al the
residence OF Mr. R. Harris Archer, CLuIchvil!e,
on Saturday afternoon and discussed tie COM
paralive pre- fit and pleasure of imp owing poor
land and bringing good land to the highest
state OF fertility. Opinions differed. Some OF
the members argued that given amount Of
fertilizers would increase the yield more on
poor than on good land, aud the profit was
or. a,er because there was less capital invested.
Itwas admitted, however, that more laGor Is
re uire 10 " ork poor than good land. Other
memt ers thought that v hen land v III bIing
hileea barrels of corn to the acre, VIII e the ap-
plica,ion of fertilizers might not increase the
Weld as much as the same application would on
poor land, ye, Ii e fert.liz IS are 1T lost, but
make great yield of grass, which is regarded
as the foundation of all pc manent improve
ment. Land that will yield ~ enty or twenty
FIVE barrels of corn to the hcre, as some Harford
lands will, would retain their ferulIty Tor an
indefinite period without additional fertilizers,
while land that might be ed good Would
rapidly deteriorate unless fertil zers were ap-
piled. Some members also advised young
farmers who were Eot afraid Of work, to buy
poor land Of naturally good quality and i'm
prove it, rather tn IN to buy hlgh-priced rich
land. for tn reason lha, the difference in price
is generally greater than !he difference in in
trinsic value.
Only Such clothing that is fashionable and
that We can safely recommend at ACNE HALL,
900 w Raltimare Street RalfimnIe
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

5e,s~ Fine Hand Made Shoes for Ladies and
Gentlemen, equal in Fit and Finish to custom
work, for less money is a srecilliY Of ours
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
4 Great Convenience:

When visiting Baltimore. make OEHu' ;
your headquarters. They will tske care of
your parce ; 2nd deliver them to Steamboats,,
nnd X K Dppcts free. Their line Of Men's,
Boys, Spring Clothing is unusually attractive,
whilst their prices are lower than ever. Don't
fail to avail yourself Of the kind otier Of lhe a
tove firm, 23O w. Pratt < So Hanover Streets.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

Tie wheat marke: is steadily holding lis
own with a constant tendency to Advance. The
demand for Southern wheat Iightened lite
in III Baltimore market early in the week and
prices dropped IF teat or two hut on WeC :
nesday, the date Of our las report, the dems nd
was again active md prices hal about recov-
cred. Fultz sold on that day in Baltimore At
92ta96 cents for fair 10 cho ca and longberry
at 98(d l0l for tough to choice. The temPorar!
weakening in the market was probably due to
the Vaccinations of tie bears" and its read '
recover, proves ther iucapAcity in the face 0
the socunulating re! orts Of a short supply, t,
force the ices down. Tie rob lbillies ar'
favorable to al advanre in rhe pris es 81 " heat
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Famous Hot Spells

The recent warm weather which has pre-
vailed in every section OF cur country has lee
sone an,;quarian to hunt cid records Of hot
spells which were the lot our anc stors, With
the following result:
In 1903 and 1904 according 10 French per
iCGical The Rhine Loire and Seine ran dry. In
1873 the heat throughout kurope became eX
cessive, Scotland suffered particularly IN 1928 !;
men and beasts died ii scores. The heat IL
several departments during the summer OF l105
Was equal to that in glass turance. Meat
could be cooked by merely exposing 1t 10 the
sun. Meta soul dare venture out between noon
ard 4P NJ In l7lS many shops had TO close !
tho theatres never opened their doors for several
mouths Not drop OF water fell during SIX
months. In l113 the theI mometer rose to lis
degrees. In l719 the heat at Bologna was so
great that great lumber OF people were suted
There Was not sufficient air tor the breath, and
people had To take refuge under ground. In
July, 1898, tue heat beca me iutolerahie. Negt-
tables we're burned up and fruit dried upon the
trees. The furuilure and woodwork III dwell
llng-huuses Cracked and split up; meat went
bad in hour.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
COnSratuIatOry.

With its issue of last Thursday our highly
lrized and ever welcome contemporary, the ST..
Mary's Eeacon, completed he Ash year Of its
existence and entered with bright prospt cts
upon its 46th year Of usefulness and success ;
and on the same day, brother King, the junior
spirit of the Beacon's editorial sanctum. COM
pleted his 25th birthday. Both events wire
duly chronicled in a modest though .r.ceiul
manner through the columns of the pager " {
wish our brother many happy returns OF bis
natal day and TO our esteemed contem. orary
we likewise extend hearty congratulations on
the bright pro poets wh ch no" surround it IL
its old age, and hope ta II it may long continue
to wave under its present management
Though many years have pass d over the
Beacon's Lead it nevertheless still retain:
al he fire ard vilB that has ever N :rked its
useful and iuf1 uental career, and it is to-day
what it has e, er been, and what its name im-
plies, shining light in Maryland Journalism
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
FOR CLERK.

" SS Edif0rS Please announce me rs a
candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Charles county, sui ject TO the action Of the
Republican convention. Yours truly
IT, F.M. LANCASTER, N. D.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31
Resumed Business.

An explosion occurred at the liquor store
o Charles McRle, III \ Calvert street, BAIti-
more, on Monday, caused by a colored porter
Lighting match near barrel Of brandy aud
allowing the flames to Communicate with the
liquor The store and its contents were entire
ly destroyed, enaiiing heavy loss on Mr..
McRae. With commendlhle energy, however,
TIE proprietor inme dately engag>d the store
directly opposite, No 10, and at once resumed
business, and is now prepared TO furnish his
many customers in this county with liquors as
usual. See advertisemen Mt elsewhere.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

Only Such clothing that is fashionable and
that We can safely recommend at ACNE HALL.
200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

JOHN u. LLOYD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31


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may -
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goods increased from
first n
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-07-31

would prefer fhe company Il BE r"aches
10 his.
ore ot he most successful a-ricUl'uIists
IN d r,hest,r county J, Il weman-n lady
of superior bHs,rcss capacity IS well re
fiuenl, Mt aud cuiture. Ii,r fertile fields
are always pointed out 10 the traveller IS
models Of farming. The woman t,rre er is
/ Mrs. Goslin She directs a ! the details oi
the farm management. Though drouths
or rains may come, her crops never fail
She delights in her oCcupation \ whea,
/ field Of 500 bushels has Just been garner
ed by Mrs. Goslin, and her peach orchard
will MT as many doiiars. The corn field
on he place is admired by all the coun ry
round, SO promising is the grow II.
The Bryantown club played il ri, keC
nine At thnt pace on Sa urday. and de
( stalei tt,'n in six inni' g hy the score o
- to 6. Four mru.hls # the Port To.
lacco cinb played With the pi'k' q nine
and it WIS Though tlat II close gam,
would Ge bad, hut the i3rya.tluwn lad!
proved 900 lormli blc for them. \ 9am'
wi | be played hcre on Sa urdry week be
tween the Bryantown and the rcgulnl
Port Tobacco nine. As Doth cluhs arr
composed of good material good gam'
may be eXpec ed, and al lovers Of tht
spor' should he on hand to witness it.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-05-22

The family were putting on their
hest airs because Juuiata's beau
was eating dinner. The old folks
were delighted at the way the
young man was making love be.
tween the mou:hfuls. When they
got to the desert, he said, loud
enough to be heard all around the
table: "You ought to take, some
angel cake, you're SO like all an
GEL" and the oil gentleman had
just wlnked at tho old lady aud
said, "He's gettiu' there" when
little Tommy called out: ''You
ought to eat sionge-cake, Mr..
Smith," "Why, my little man:'
asked Mr.. Smith, looking very
sweet. "Because ma says you're
an awful sponge.-N. Y, Graphic.