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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
CHAPTER IL.

AN ACT to add a section to Article
seventy-nine of the Code of Public
General Laws, title Releases and
Receipts" to be designated section
ten, providing for releases and re-
ceipts of women over the age OF
eighteen years.
SECTION |. Be it enacted by tie Gen
eral assembly Of Maryland. That the fol-
lowing section to be designated see
ton ten. be added to Article seventy
nine of the Code of Public General
Laws, title Releases and Receipts.
SECTION 10. The Release or Receipt
of a woman over the age of eighteen
years, to any person or persons. body
corporate or body polite for any
money paid. property delivered or
obligation satisfied. shall be a good
and valid discharge of such person or
persons, body corporate or body poll
tic in the same manner and TO the
same extent as releases or receipts of
the same character are now by law
good and valid when executed and de-
llvered by persons of the full age OF
twenty-one years.
SECTION ,. Ind be It eHdcted. That
this Act shall take effect from the date
OF Its passage.
Approved March 10. 1856.
We hereby certify, that the afore-
going is a correct copy of an Act of
the General Assembly of Maryland,
passed January Session. 1856.
W. G.. PURNELL.
Secretary of the Senate.
f. B. PRETTYMAN.
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15

work. throw away all chance of earning anything
Tor their families during the time they refuse to
work, and spend their time in stirring up all or
their class to follow their example, the result be-
ing that their wives and children suffer. Mr..
Beecher pleaded with them to remain at work
for oven at very small wages Tor at least not to
join IN the violence and misrue which usually
characterizes strikes) if obliged to stop work,
saying something like this:
"a dollar day will supply family with bread
and water if driven the last extremity One could
live on bread and water during the few days the tur
rnoi and violence of a strike might last-anything
rather than stop work, loaf abort In bad company,
contract bad habits and by doing leave their faml
lies to suffering than living bread and
water
He was urging workingmen. by a little pa
tience and selfdenial at critical moment, to
protect themselves and families from something
far worse than would come upon them If they
attempted to right their wrongs by refusing to
work, or by rioting or resortng to bloodshed
Yet. plain and convincing as his argument was
they reported him-some of the papers-as say
ing that bread and water was good enough Tor
lahoring men.
the speech know how it was warped, garoied
and willfully misrepresented. Respectfully,
MRS. a. w. BEEcHER.
This letter was called forth by request OF
the editors of the Unionlst to Mr. Beecher that
he would explain the following paragraph, which
is going the rounds of the labor papers IN New
jersey:
SIS not dollar a day enough to buy bread!
Water costs nothing. and man who cannot live
on bread is not fit to live. A family may live,
laugh, love aud be happy that eats bread in the
morning with good water. and water and good
bread at noon, and water and bread at night.
"HENRY WARD BEEcHER."
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Miss Anna Holiday has returned from visit
to Miss Tousey, in Chicago
Mrs. Bright returned from Chattanooga
Tenn. on Saturday evening.
Mrs James McHugh left last Saturday for
10 hot springs IN quest Of health.
Mr. w. Fl. Baker returned from D ayton and
Springfield. o.. on Saturday night
Miss Mary Phillips, of Logansport will visit
Mrs. A. J. Halford the latter part of February.
Paul b. Hay of San Francisco, formerly Of
this city, is recovering from dangerous illness.
The Y. M. L. and A. Society will meet this
evening in the parlors of the Seventh Presbyte-
rian Church
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Holland will be present at
the silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Elliott,
of Logansport.
Rev. G. l.. McNutt preached for Rev. Mr.
Williamson at Greenwood last night. An inter.
esting meeting is in progress
Charles Schultz, Evansville; Charles E. Kar-
mire. Shebyvile; T. j. Nixon. Fairmount; Mrs
s. T.. Bright, Madison; w. Pickel, st. Louis; A.
Bavina.on Jacksonville; 0. w. Sloan, North
Bend, o., were among the arrivals ut the Grand
Hotel yesterday.
Messrs. Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley
have formed a combination, and will make tour
of the country, giving entertainments a la Mark
Twain and Mr.. Cable. The Journal can cordially
commend Mr. Nye and Mr. Riley to the public as
Rffordiug evenings amusement superior to
anything now before the public. The remarka-
ble demonstration Of approval on their recent
appearance here is the verdict of Indianapolis
upon their merits.
A rather novel entertainment was given by
Mrs. Chas. Kregelo, on Saturday evening. which
assumed the form Of valentine party. The af-
fair was purely informal. only the neighbors of
that lady being invited. Music consumed part
Of the evenings enjoyment followed by de-
lightfully y.served supper. After the repast. a
box of valentines was opened, and two of the
guests were selected to read the addresses and
the sentiments therein contained Many proved
Of a humorous character, which added to the
amusement of the hour. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. Webb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gossett, DR.. aud Mrs. Albeit, Mrs.
Chas Test, Miss Carrie Fahnley, Rev. McNutt,
Mr. and Mrs. j. Ferguson. Mrs. Geo. New and
mother. Mrs. Hines, of Madison Mrs Chas
Walker, Mr. Ratcliffe. Mr. Steele Bright and
Miss Dorsey of Baltimore
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15

The following resolutions of respect to the
memory of the late B. F. Tuttle have been
adopted by the vestry of Christ Church, of
(which the deceased Was member:
Resolved That in the death of Mr.. B. r. Tuttle,
for many years vestryman and several years the
treasurer of this vestry. this parish has lost Chris
tian gentleman whose strength of manhood, upright
mess and unstained character. wisdom in business
counsel constancy in friendship and faithfuness in
his church relations furnish bright example for
emulation. We shall miss him sorely in our meet
lngs and our holy services, and we mourn
for him as a brother. We place these minutes our
permanent records in token of great esteem and
our deep sorrow. In sending them to Mrs. Tuttle we
loss We commend her tenderly and prayerfully to
Him who comforteth those who mourn and has
promised to be the widows God.
Resolved that we will attend his funeral in body.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
The City In Brief.

The houses of John Bradshaw, No. &c East
Vermont street, and of Mrs. Blanvelt, No. 1877
Railroad street, were entered by burglars yester-
day morning.
A newly born babe was found by the police in
a basket on the steps of Henry Wilkinson's
house, No. 507 East Market street. last night. 1t
Asylum.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society Of
Central avenue Church will meet tomorrow
aTuesday) afternoon at 230 o'clock at the resi-
dcnee of Mrs. Bunger. 232 College avenue. A
very interesting paper will be read by Mrs.
Stubbins on the poor of the South.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
DAMAGE BY FLOATING ICE.
Several Small Steamers Injured at st. Louis,
but No Very Serious Damage Results.

ST. Louis, Feb. 14-The ice in the harbor
made another move last night, and huge field
of perhaps several acres in extent broke off above
Elevator B, just above Chouteau avenue, and
floating down the Missouri shore it crowded and
crunched along until it was stopped by the solid
mass which lay packed in tightly from shore to
shore from the cotton compress south. On its
way down, however, it carried two ice and two
sand barges away from their mooriags near Ele
va.or B, and after playing with them awhile.
lodged them against the bank at Carroll street.
without damage. At the foot of Rutger street
lay the wreckng steamer T. F. Eckert, owned
by Carol & Powell. insurance agents, and used
by the marine underwriters. This boat
was struck with tremendous force. and
great chunks of ice were piled up against
and rolled over her guards. The pressure was
too great for her spars which had been rigged to
keep her off shore, and she was pushed partly
out on the bank and her side crushed in for
about sixty feet. 1t is thought, however, that
she can easily be repaired. Further down, the
Nellie Peck was crowded on shore and she lost
her spars, and some other minor damage was
DONE
This morning between and 8 o'clock, the
long-looked-for general breakup took place, and
huge masses of ice have been flowing through the
udrDOr dl udy, DuI tuo udUudS0 mas Doou re-
markably small, not a steamer of any great
value being hurt The most serious injury was
to the Lulu Worth. lying at the foot of Barton
street She was swept out into the stream, and
after being tumbed and whirled about a good
deal, she was hurled with great force against the
high perpendicular bank just below the ar
sena, badly battered. and sunk, nothing now re-
naming above the water except part of
her stern and her pilot-house. The transfer
boat L. V. Bogy, lying near Chouteau avenue.
had her larboard wheel smashed The General
Rucker, towboat was jammed up on the
bank. The transfer boat j. A. NJ Mullen had
wheel house stove, and lost her rudder She
was taken across the river. The ferry boat An
drew Christie lost her rudder and had one side of
her upper works somewhat jammed. A gray
iron barge lying at Carondelet valued at S., 900,
and laden with 250 tons of iron ore, had her
whole side stove in and she sunk. Several
barges belonging to the Mississippi Valley Barge
Company, and lying at Belmont, few miles below
Cairo, were carried away Friday night. One of
them was laden with bulk corn, and the others
were empty. The tow-boat Oakland was sent
from Cairo, yesterday, to follow and recover
them.
The Missouri river has broken up as far west
as the mouth Of the Usage, and that stream and
all the southern tributaries this side of there are
running out freely, but there signs of
freshets. and unless heavy rains fall there will
be no food here. for while, at least.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
What She Feared.

prake's Travellers Gazette.
II understand, Mr.. softley," said Miss Muffin,
''that you play the VIOLIN
''Well, yes Miss Muffin, I-a--try to play the
violin"
That's what heard. You see, Mr.. Softley,
we are going to have little sociable at our house
next Thursday evening. / wanted to Invite you,
but ma-she is so very anxious not to give any
body any trouble-ma was afraid that"
'Oh, no trouble at all. assure you, Miss Muf-
fn," eagerly interposed Softley. ut will be a
positive pleasure for me to bring my violin"
.sY-e-s-that's what ma was afraid Of"
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of the Vermont street
A. M. E. Church was one Of much interest to it's
members the Zion and Allen Chapel congrega-
tions uniting in the services. The revival at
Allen Chapel will begin this week, and that at
the Vermont-street Church continues with great
good. At the irst-named. the Rev. D. A. Gra-
ham, of Greencastle, will conduct the meetings.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
HENRY WARD BEEcHER TO LABoRER

Mrs. Beecher Attempts To Set Her Husband
Right on the Bread -and-W Water Text.
New York Special
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher has addressed the
following letter to the editors of the Newark IN.
J.) Unionist:
''BRooKLYS, Feb g. 1885,
"Gentlemen-The extract you sent to Mr..
answered hundreds of times, and very elabor-
ately in public during the election campaign; but
he says he thinks he shall never try to enlighter
people on that subject again. 1t takes more
time than he can spare to hunt lie or explain
willful misrepresentation. The paragraph. as it
stands. is substantially what he did say, but In
what connection did he say It'll He was trying
to show the insane policy of strikes when men,
feeling their employers are too exacting. and not
receiving sufficient remuneration, leave their
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
A Hearty welcome Assured.

The scoundrels who attempted to burglarize
the writer's house. No. 365 College avenue, last
Saturday night, it is hoped, will return and re-
peat the experiment. The writer was not at
home at the time Ia fact which it is surmised
they knew and he desires very much to see
them, and promises them warm reception The
truth is ne has always had desire to deal out
justice to burglar, and hopes these gentlemen
will give him both the opportunity and excuse
for doing it. B.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15

A PERILoUs ExPERlMENT-To leave cough
or cold to get we'll OF ITSELF" The chances are
that it will get worse. Meet it promptly with
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar The rem
edy is palatable and prevents all danger. A few
doses and the cure is complete. Sold by all
druggists.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
"Fun on the Bristol" Relieved.

E. D. Tannehills comedy company, which was
embarrassed on Saturday night by the seizure
of their baggage to satisfy debt to the Hassel-
man-Journal Company, has been released from
its trouble by the payment of the claim, which
amounted to only $36. Mr. Tannehil says that
the company will not disband. but will play the
remainder of the season
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Advioa To Mothers.

Mrs. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t re
lieves the little sufferer at once; it produces nat
ural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as 'sbright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain. relieves wind regulates the bowels, AMI is
the best known remedy for diarrhoa. whether
arising from teething or other causes Twenty
five cents bottle
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Don't t Get Caught

This Spring, as you may have been before. with yoar
blood full of impurities your digestion impaired ap-
petite poor, kidneys and liver torpid and whole sys-
tenn liable to be prostrated by diseaseout get youx-
self into good condition. and ready for the changing
and warmer weather, by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla-
1t stands unequaled for purifying the blood giving an
appetite and for regulating and general spring med
icne. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
My wife had very poor health for a long time. snf
fering from Indigestion, poor appetite and constant
headache. She tried everything we could hear of, but
found relief till she tried Hoods Sarsaparia. She
is taking the third bottle and felt better in
her life. We feel it our duty to recommend IL to
everyone we know."-GEo. SoMERvILLE Moreand
Cook county, III.
4 took Hoods Sarsaparilla for general debility.
and was wonderfully benefited by it."-J. P. JOHN
SON, Martins Ferry, 0.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists 81; six for $5. Prepared bs
G. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Important to Ladies.

Women are everywhere using and recommending
Parkers Tonic because they have learned from expe
geston weakness in the back kidneys. and other
troubles peculiar to the sex.
II have long been sufferer from female complaints
Have tried physicians and advertised remedies but
without any relief whatever. With but little hopes
of receiving any benefit bought bottle of Parker's
Tonic. The effect of that one bottle was so satisfac
tory that kept using it, and am to-day well and
strong. 1t certainly is the remedy for suffering
women, and my advice to all is to use It. t.'-MRs. N.
DOUGLASS, 504 West India street, Chicago, Ill.
Parker'S Tonic
Prepared by Hiscox & Co., N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists in largo bottles at One Dolar
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
A Gold Wave Coming.

The cold wave signal was ordered hoisted last
night, and the prediction made that the tempera-
ture will fall from fifteen to twenty degrees in
the next twenty-four hours.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15

WHEs man is seriously i'll he should call on
fhis doctor at once; but when his trouble is only
q cough or a sore throat he need only invest 25
cents in bottle Of Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis
RAILWAY.
CLEVELAND, O., February 10, 1886.

CLEVELAND. o., February 10. 1886.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this COM
pany for the election of directors and for the ransao
ton of other business will be held at the Office of the
company, in Cleveland, Ohio. on WEDNESDAY,
March g. next, at 1890 o'clock a. m. The transfer
books viii be closed from the evening of February 10
until March 4. GEO Fl. RUSSELL, Secretary.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15
Complete Treatment with Inhaler, SL0O

HOWS YOUR RHEUMATIZl is a question that
appeals to every tortured victim of Rheumatism who
n finds tie ordinary plasters and liniments
IN powerless to relieve him. To such the
fN CUTIcURA ANTI.PAIN PLASTER is an ele-
/A\ CANT and neyer-faling source of relief ban
MN ishing rheumatic. neuralgia, sciatc. sudden,
~ \sharp and nervous pains as by magic. New.
original speedy, safe. At druggists 25c; five for
dollar, mailed free. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM
ICAL CO.. Boston.
The Indianapolis journal., 1886-02-15

ALWAYS reliable and satisfactory" can be
said of no indeible ink but Payson's. Sold by
stationers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06
Distress in Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, April 5.-The
Board OF Revenue of this county, in a
communication to Gov. 0'Neil, stated
that large numbers of people, victims
of the fiood, would have to be main
tanned for an indefinite period, and at
public expense, and suggested that he
memorabilia Congress for such relief
as may be needed, The Governor has
replied that he thought the local relief
would meet the issue, and did not
think the State should ask aims of the
government. If he though the emer-
gency sufficiently great to require it,
he would convene the Legislature and
let the State succor its needy citizens,
but he does not believe such necessity
exists. Trains from Montgomery to
Atlanta were resumed to-day.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06

TOMORROW will be a mOmentous
day in the history Of the British EN-
pire. Mr. Gladstone is then to intro
duce his bill providing for home rule
for Ireland, and is to be tested as a
statesman, parliamentary leader and
orator more severely than ever before
in his life. Already, in the resigna-
ton of Messrs. Chamberlain and Ire
ve'yan he has had a foretaste of the
opposition he is to encounter
in the house Of his friends.
But even his bitterest enemies
declare that he sprepsred and is like
ly to come off victor. Much OF the
reported discomfort will disappear
when his measure is thoroughly un.
derstood and his voice is again heard
in the House appealing for JUS
-tice for Ireland as no other man living
can appeal. As to Mr.. Chant erlain
it is known that before resigning
from the ministry he offered some
important concessions to Mr.. Glad
stone, but the latter declined to accept
them, and he had to go. Nr. James
O'Kelly, member of Parliament, says
that in the expected debate "the
Irish leaders will in ell probability
give the full history of Chamberlain's
secret negotiations with them. 1t will
then be known that he offered homs
rule, and even declared his readiness
to accept an Irish republic, on the
condition that the Irish party would
help him overthrow Gladstone, Hart
ington and the House of Lords. The
Irish party, with one or two excep-
tions, always mistrusted him, and pre-
ferred to look to Mr.. Gladstone for
carrying home rule through Parlia-
ment. Gladstone has justified the
soundness of their judgment, II he
cannot carry it, no man can"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06
NOn.Resident Notice.

No. 4s5S r. Din the ohancsry Court ni
Shelby county, Tenn,-State OF Te7uessee
We. IS. r. Jones OF al
II ppe uing from the sworn amended pc
tition in this cause that the defendant u,
Fannie J. Greenlsw, W. B. Greeulaw, 5a lie
J. Davis. y. NJ, Davis, Anna greenlaw and
Katie Bell @ eenlaw, are residents OF the
bta'e Texas:
their appearance herein, tfe q c'urthOu' o
OF shelby county, N M-mphis, 7 nm on or
b. fore the drst Monda 10 NAV, 1876, aud
plead, ansWer or demur 20 oomplainants
GIl, or "a Fame will bs taken fI confess q
as 70 them and set Tor bearing eK psrte; aud
that . copy Of this order be published once a
week; tor four successive weeks, in the
" mpbis Appeal. Ihis 29,h day Of March,
1895 A eOpN-attest!
=. / MCDOWELL Clerk and Master
Ry p. W,l,h, Dsputy. lerk aud Nast'r.
Metcalf 4 Walker Rnd i, Lamb 30 s. Tor
complainant. Iues
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06

Mr.. Huxley, the scientist, who has
always been Liberal Of Liberals, is
reported as predicting the success OF
Mr.. Parnell, for whom he has a wa'm
admiration and respect, but he also
predicts "that his success will destroy
English politicians who permit them
selves to be his instruments as soon as
a bitter experience of the conse-
quences has brought Englishman and
Scotchman, and l will add, Irishmen,
to their senses" Let us hope that
this last prediction will not be real
lied. Engl nd has stood great many
strains of injustice and wrong. Surely
she and her public men can stand one
OF Justice and right.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06
ON CHANGE.

DoN'T forget the drummers' tax
meeting at the Merchants Exchange
tomorrow.
THERE will be no session of the Chi
cago oard of Trade to-day-munici-
pal election day.
CLOSING prices OF May options at
Chicago yesterday: Pork, 50 524; lard,
5.s71c; clear rib sides. 5.42lc; corn,
37sc; wheat, 79Ic; oats, 29sc.
Mr.. RoBT. WooLFENDEN, the we'll
known cotton buyer, has returned
from Galveston, and will remain here
during the remainder of the season.
THE Baltimore and Ohio has opened
telegraph bureau in the Merchants
Exchange rooms, and w. g. Maxwell
is the operator in charge. his is a
good move, and will greatly facilitate
the business of members.
VIsToRs on Change yesterday
julius Lesser, Mariana, Ark; e.
Burger, New York; P. B. Winston,
Brownsville, Tenn. w. b. Edrington,
0sceola, Ark. A. G. Kirby, Yelling
ton, Tenn. L. T. Pride, Pride's, Ala. ;
f. B. Lacey, Kansas City.
THE followingis the visible supply OF
grain in the United States and Can, d.,
as compiled by the New York Produce
Exchange: Wheat, 48,972,9lS bu, de-
crease Su1 1882 bu; corn, 16 294, 1853 bu,
decrease 502, ,305 bu; oats, 2,469, 1902 bu,
decrease III, ,127 bu; rye, 527,590 hn,
decrease lS,06 bu; barley, 930,437
bu, decreass l09, ,267 bu.
THE statement, from insurance
sources, that one-fourth of the fires in
the United States during the past
year were of incendiary origin, while
somewhat startling, is suggestive of
two things: First, the percentage of
persons, who are willing to risk the
penitentiary for a few dollars must be
greater than is generally supposed {;
and, secondly, as most of the incendi-
ary cases were prompted by desire to
realize on an overinsurance, the prac-
tice of overinsuring property must be
prevalent among the companies. The
insurance companies ought, for their
own protection, to see to it that they
do not issue policies for larger amounts
than are at hazard.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-06
,tIlI RisIng eI Cincinnatl.

CIVcINNATI, O., April 5 5-The river
reached SO feet S3inches this morning,
and is now receding at the rate of hall
an inch an hour 1t was So feet
inches at 10 o'clock. The weather re-
mains cloudy and cool, but no rain
fall. There is a swell coming from the
Big Sandy and Kanawha rivers, but it
is not thought it will make the river
higher here than it is now. The rail
roads are but slightly embarrassed by
the high waser
Ldter.-The river has failed to re-
cede, as was expected. 1t has stood for
several hours at s3 feet inches. 1t is
rising slowly at Portsmouth and also
at Point p easant. This is from the
swell in Big Sandy and Kanawha riv-
ers, both OF which are still rising.
River men here are again in doubt
whether the water will not yet rise
above So feet 8 inches.
8 p. M-River 81 feet, rising an
inch an hour. Six inches of snow
and still ia ling.