Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-08-21

kept very quiet by the contracting parties, and
the news of the wedding came quite unexpect-
edly to their many friends. We tender con-
gratu' ntions to the united pair and wish for
them long and prosperous union.
Damage by Lightning.
During the severe thunderstorm on Thurs
day of last week, the lightning which was
quite sharp and rapid, struck in several places
in the county, but with little damage of a Sc
rious character, however, except to John b..
Mitchell, ESQ, who had valuable horse killed
by the electric fluid. The horse was in the
pasture field grazing at the time and we learn
that no marks of any kind were left by the
shock large oak standing in the church.
yard at Piney Chapel was also struck and the
body of the tree, which was immense was split
from top to bottom and laid open in almost
two exact halves.
Fun Ahead.
The proprietors of Marshall Hall propose
to close the summer season at that popular re
sort by har grand tournament for the
country people On Thursday, September, 3rd,
reference to our advertising columns. 1t is a
we'll known fact that the present proprietors Of
this resort spare neither trouble nor expense to
render successful any and everything that takes
place there, and it is proposed that this coming
affair shall eclipse everything of the kind ever
before held in the county. One feature that we
think will prove drawing card is that the en-
trance fee of the knights with $50 added by
the proprietors is to be devided among the sue
cessful knights. The famed riders Of our coun-
ty should 60 at once into training and win
portion of this prize. All no wish to enjoy
pleasant day and evening should visit Mar
shall Hall at the time OF this tournament.
Decline ina Wheat.
The announcement ola large inc rease in the
visible supply Of both wheat and corn caused
heavy markets for grain on Tuesday. At the
Baltimore Exchange No. 2 red winter Western
wheat, for September delivery, sold down to
90 cents per bushel, against 9l& cents at the
close Of Change on Monday. portion of the
decline was recov red in the afternoon. Since
TUESDAY Of last week the decline has been
Gus, the recoveries being Slight and Of short
Duration TIE unsatisfactory condition OF the
export trade and the rear approach OF the new
Western crop are the mos. important factors in
depressing the market. The decline has had
the effect of arousing demand for shipment.
engagements for freight room to Liverpool
having been made on Tuesday. The decline in
Southern wheat has been about cents per
bushel Germ Is comparatively steady. owing
TO its searcity.-Sun.
Base Bali.
A game of base ball was played at Chapel
Point on Monday afternoon between the By
antown and Port Tobacco clubs, which resulted
in a victory for Port Tobacco in six inning
contest by the score of 10 to 9. The Port To-
bacco had for battery Berry and Gray, and
TO the excellent work of this pair was due the
victory The time he was in the box Berry's
ing made off bis delivery, and but for the rough
work was most effective, but few base hits be-
and uneven condition of the grounds the score
of the Bryantown club would have been much
less. The sluggers of Port Tobacco had bu,
little trouble in sizing up Edelen's cures, and
two End three base cracks were common
throughout the game. Morris, ofPort Tobacco,
found the pigskin for three base hit and bu,
for The uneven ground and high weeds would
have Welded home run before the fielder
touched the ball 1t was undoubtedly the
longest hit that has been made in the county
this season. The brilliant fielding of jeff
Robertson and the catching Of Gray were the
features of the game. Tro,ter, the catcher of
the Bryantown club, was struck on the head
by foul tip in the fourth inning and was so
stunnel by the blow that he had 10 retire. His
place was filed by Warren. a Washington
PLAYER who is guest at the Point. The game
was witnessed by large crowd Of per:ons who
evinced much interest in the cou'es, and loudly
appa uded each good play. The game WAS UNI.
pired by Mr.. P. E. Sasscer in an impartial and
highly satisfactory manner.
Educating Horses.
Of all the animcls from which man EFFORTS
service The horse is the noblest most intelli-
gent and valuable. Educate him 10 the full
capacity of his unde standing, and ST. fer 70 in
admirable qualities, that are of,eH developed
and cultivated by humane and sensible owners.
We believe that the great difference see in
horses is due mere to improper management
than TO any difference in natural qualities and
faculties. Horses of high spirit are more sus
ce,,iibie of education than those of less mettle,
and NAV re rendered amiabe or vicious in pro-
norton to the good or evil training they re-
reiere; those dull spirits are apt to become ex-
1remely obstinate or provokingly stupid under
harsh discipline. Sorrel horses usually
hieh-spirittd ard the qualities and passions
manifest in the human race who have red hair,
seem also to belong TO horses f red or sorrel
color, hut if treated with kindsess and affection
they become perfectly docie and submissive
under control. and vicions propensity is often
so tened dow n into freaks Of innocent mischief
\ gentleman o: our acquaintance owns horse
of this color, and hen he Furnishes him for any
misdemeanor he will, if possible escape 10 the
house FOR refuge or redress, which he is sure
the feninints of the family. with whom he is
pet will give him. He will not suffer man
to catch him when in pasture, but he gentle
mans mother or sister can lead him by the
name with perfect safety if his services are re
uuired When running furiously through tn.
fields lie will sbv off from any helpless ohJec
and trample it under foot. The Same
family once owed mule that was quite ungov'
ernable W hen first brought home, but became
so amiable under the affection shown her by
the family, that one OF the young ladies, who
was ,hen a cripple, could ride her with bel
crutcbes before her any distance she wished
18th no fear Of danger Four little children
once climbed upon her back, and when sh'
grew weary Of llren, the gentle creature go
upon her knees and suffered them to dismount
then wallowing TO her satisfaction, she pranceC
off gavly and began to craze. 1t is high time
that there be some reform in the management
of this noble animal Let US lay aside the las b
and see what education ill do. There may
be some trousle at first but a rich fruitage will
ultimately crown our eforta.-Baliimorean.