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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Secretary Manning's Report.

We referred last week to the able report
of the Secretary of the Treasury upon the
financial affairs of the Government, in
connection with the strong ground taken
by it against the protective policy; but
our space did not permit at that time any
more extended reference to it. We now
give summary of the report as it relates
to the silver coinage question and the ex-
listing tariff laws.
Mr.. Manning opposes the compulsory
coinage of silver and gives forcible rea-
sons why the government revenues should
be reduced. He says the annual surplus
in the Treasury in the last seven years has
been 1925, 100000, of which $100,O0O.0OO
q year has gone to pay the public debt
and the remainder mostly to buy silver
for coinage. Silver dollars to the number
of 100000 are stored in the treasury vaults.
By the first of next October all of the pub
lie debt that can be paid will have been
liquidated. Then it the purchase of sill
yer is stopped and there is no reform in
taxation, $125,OO0,000 will be annually
poured into the treasury. which had bet
ter be in the pockets of the people.
The Secretary does not regard it wise
to abolish the taxes on whisky, tobacco
and beer. because if the tariff is taken of
raw materials our imports will fall very
low. He adds:
"Whenever we take off the shackles of
war-tariff taxes On raw materials, such iu-
creased prosperity will follow for employ
ers, and such larger and steadier employ
ment for wage-earners, by increasing the
sales abroad of our own manufactures, and
by whipping our foreign competitors in
our own markets, that we shall see our
income from imported manufactures dwin-
die to small proportions"
He gives the protectionist theory hard
knock. He asserts that American labor
is not high because of protection, but be-
cause of its efficiency. OF our domestic
exports last year amounting to $500, 0OO,-
600, but 16 per cent. were manufactured
products. This, he thinks, does not in
dictate progress. He charges protection
with our backwardness in commerce. and
Gays the same iniquitous system helps a
few thousand employers and has trodden
down millions of wage-earners. Ten mil
lions of people are taxed by the tariff that
one million others may reap q profit.
The Secretary thinks the boon of un-
taxed clothing should be conferred upon
the toilers of the land, and suggests the
immediate passage of an act placing raw
wool on the free list. HThe common daily
clothing of the American people need not
be taxed" says the Secretary; therefore
it ought not to be taxed"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

The bill introduced into Congress by
Representative Herbert, of Alabama, hav-
ing for its object the removal Of the disa-
bilities of ex-Confederates, is an eminent
ly just and proper measure. Under exist
ing regulations, large proportion of the
Southern men no served undtr The Con-
federate Gag cannot enlist in the Army
and Navy of the United States. 1t is OBJ
vious that ia an emergency the govern
ment would not hesitate to avail itself of
the services of these men, and by re using
to grant them the priv eye of so serving
in time of peace Congress would place it
self in Il very ungrateful and embarrassing
position. Il is scarcely necessary to re-
mtrk that the number Of such men eligi-
hle tor service in the United States Army
or Navy AS private sodies or able seamen
would he very small indeed The flower
Of the South IN vo unteers persisted on the
battlefield, and the youngest survivors ar
probably nearing forty at the present time
But of the ass eligible for appointment
as officers in either service the number j
considerably larger, and many of tn" eigi
bles are men of tried valor and sound mil
.itary training There may have been
time when the United S ates would have
been prudent in refusing to trus' men who
had fired on the national f,g But that
time has passed away. There is as muci
genuine loyalty in the South to-day as in
the North, and the country viii lose moth
ing by a recognition of the fact Balo
Herald
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Horrible Murder.

About 0 o'clock Friday evening last. a
negro man brought to the Maryland Uni
versity Of Medicine 10 b fillmore. the body
Of white woman aud left /. with Az ier-
son Perry. the colored j.nitor, say ing he
would call again for the SIS. the price
paid by the University for bodies for dis
seeing purposes The body was taken to
be prepared for keeping until needed. bu,
il Was found that the head was horribly
crushed. and that there were two wounds
in the left breast, aud the police were =,
once notified. The police with remsrka-
BILE tact and zeal worked up the case. and
sscertained the body to that Of Emily
Brown. a woman so years Of age, who for
the past six months had been boarding
with a colored family 10 th. we.,ern sec
ton Of the city. She was OF dissipa,ed
habits and lived on what she could beg
She was at her home three h.urs before
her body was brough' TO The university,
and il became evident that she was fnully
and brutslly murdered Tor the price her
body would bring for use on the dissect.
ing table. Perry, the jsnitor who receiv.
ed the body, denied that he ever saw the
woman, but it was proved that he was .
boarder in the same house and had break
tasted with her the morning of he muir
der. He was arrested as accessory to the
crime. Later John Ross and Albert Haw.
kins, both eolored, were arrested, aud con-
fessed to having killed the woman at the
iostigation Of Perry. They followed her
to her room, and Ross en- ashed her head
with brick while Hawkins held her and
stabbed her through the heart with
knife. They then carried the body to the
university in a bag furnished by Perry,
who received it and shaved the head to
make Identification difficult The price
to be Obtained for the body was the sole
object OF the murder. which is one of the
most CHASTITY and horrible that the annals
of crime in our State present, and we hope
that full and ample justice will be speed
lily meted out to the dsstardly wretches
who could be guilty Of murder SO fou'.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Proposed Prohibition Amendme nts.

The Maryland State Temperance Ali
ance has, through its president, Mr.. Edwin
Higgins, issued little pamphlet dealing
with the subject of prohibition tor this
State. From this pamphlet which is be-
fore US, we observe the Temperance Ali
ance suggests three amendments to the
constitution in the interests of temperance
and the prosperity of the community. One
proposes the adoption of the prchibitory
provision by not less than three-fifths OF
the members of the Legislature, followed
by its submission and adoption at the
polls at the next ensuing general election
The second scheme proposes that if, in the
event of constitutional convention being
held in 1887, a majority of the members
can incorporate prohibitory clause in the
proposed constitution, and upon i s adop-
ton 10y majority of the voters voting
thereon, it will become a part of the con-
sttution of the state. The third suggests
that, in the event of a constitutional con-
vention, as stated in the second scheme, q
prohibitory clause can be passed by the
convention and submitted at the same
time, yet separate from the proposed con-
stitution.
At meeting of the Alliance held in
Baltimore on Thursday of last week a
committee was appointed to address cir
cular letter to the various temperance or.
CARNATIONS in the State urging that public
meetings bs held On February 22d, 1857,
in furtherance of the constitutional amend
ments referred to above. Il was reported
TO this meeting Of the Alliance by the Sec
rotary that arrangements were being effect
cd in every county of the State for the
holding of conventions for the same pur-
pose.
In our judgment a scheme which pro-
poses to incorporate prohibitory amend
ment in the State constitution would pro-
woke contest OF the most bitter and de-
termined kind. and there is hardly one
chance in hundred of its being done,
but then, as the Baltimore Herald truth
fully remarks, the Alliance plainly shows
that the members are not to be discouraged
by failure at the start. They have battled
hard for every point they have gained,
and it is not easy to fix limit to their
successes if they will only keep the ques-
ton out Of politics.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

The speculative transactions at the
stock, produce, cotton and coffee exchanges
in New York last week represented an OK :
change of fully $500, 100000. Stupendous
as this sum may seem, it is nevertheless q
fact. Only by the means OF such modern
devices for facilitating commercial trans
action as option trading. back clearances
and check payments, could such an enorm-
Gus business have been done in such q
brief period and with such facility and
safety. Of stocks the total dealings for
the week were 3,O71 300 shares: of wheat
the aggregate transactions were 81, $780,
900 bushels; of cotton the transactions
were 1881, 400 bales, and OF coffee the
trading represented 464.750 bags The
activity in speculative commodities and
stocks seems to be largely a reflex of the
improved condition of general business.
One of the most important announcements
of the week is that by President B. G,
Clarke, of the Thomas Iron Company, who
says his company will advance the prices
of all kinds Of iron. He adds that all the
iron companies are overrun with orders
The Thomas Company, whose capacity is
100000 tons per year, has now on its
books orders for 10000 tons over and
above it's stock on hand and work under
way. Speculation in cotton continues
very active. The sales on Friday were
10000 bales, but prices declined 7a1O
points under unfavorable cable advices.
Coffee experienced another upward move
ment which advanced prices 80 points,
the cause being better foreign advices.
The sales we're 81, 500 bags. Wheat was
active and excited and prices were irregu.
lar, closing at the opening quotations,
which were cent higher than the closing
Friday. The sales were II, 900 900 bushels.
Corn was dull and weak.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

The vacancy upon the Supreme Bench
of Baltimore city, occ rsioned by the resig
nation of Hon. VIM. A. Fisher, is attract
ing the attention of the members of the
bar, and the friends Of several gentlemen
are credited with being active 10 their be-
half. Governor Lloyd, who has the ap-
pointment to make until the general cleo
ton next wear, is expected in Baltimore
this week, when he will no doubt hear .
good deal about the matter The Judge ~
appointment will expect the democratic
nomination for the place for the full term
Of fifteen years, but at the cleo ion OF next
year the question Of calling . convention
to revise the State constitution will be
submitted to the voters. If the verdict 10
in favor of q constitutional convention,
and the, judiciary system Unchanged, ~
present sitting judges may find their places
vacant in q couple OF years. Ia that event
the successor of Judge Fisher would no,
find himself very firmly seated upon the
bench if be should be elected next fall for
the full term, as required by the present
These points are raised 10
discussing the vacancy, aud the resigns
ton of Judge Fisher is said to be regretted
in consequence in prominen, democratic
party circles, although 1t was not unex-
pected. His desire to quit the bench has
been known for some time. The settle
Lloyd, and bis decision will he looked for
with much interest by the general public.
The requirement of the constitution that
judges shall be elected at . general cleo.
ton for members OF the General Assembly
is construed to give sitting JUICES a
chance for sixteen years upon the bench
Judge Waters. of Hartford county, finished
his term of fifteen years in November of
this year, but a. there will not b. gen
eral election until 1887 he IS recommis-
stoned by Governor Lloyd for another
year. Chief Judge George William Brown.
of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore city.
was elected in 1873. aud his term Of fifteen
years will expire in 1888. Barring any
change that may arise under new consti-
tuition there will not be general election
that year, and the Goyernor will be called
upon to fill that vacancy for one year il
the same rule holds as in the case of Judge
Waters.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Cluverius.

A report from Richmond Saturday states
that although Cluverius has declined to
see any one except his spiritual adviser.
there is we'll grounded suspicion that he
has in the past two days confessed that he
committed the crime for which he is 90
soon to pay the penalty. Rev. DR.. Hatch
ct, an eminent Baptis. divine, who has
known Ciuverlus for many years, is with
hin daily, and although he is reticent
when asked the point blank question, yet
certain questions put to him and others
near him guarantee the conclusion that the
prisoner has acknowledged the commits
sion of the crime. For instance, the teach
ing of the Baptist ministers is to the effect
that man who has committed the sin of
murder must acknowledge his sin before
God and man. Certain parties who are
near to Cluverius, and who are also Bsp-
fists, to which denomination Cluverius
belongs, have positively asserted in the
last twenty four hours that the prisoner
has made bis peace with God 1t is sup.
posed that the prisoners confession will
be read from the scaffold, and that his
spiritual advisers have been bound to
secrecy until that time.
1t is learned that an important link in
the chain of circumstantial evidence by
which Cluverius was convicted has been
supplied by the examination hy Gov. Lee
Of Joel, the matchmaker, who at the trial
refused to be certain as to the identity Of
the watch key found at the scene of the
homicide, unless permitted to take it to
pieces. The defense refused to permit the
key to be taken apart and consequently it
was not certainly identified. Now it ap-
pears that Gov. Lee; during his consider-
alton Of the petition of the prisoner for
Communication of sentence, sent for Joel and
examined him upon the point. Joel hav-
ing first minutely described to the Gov
ernor the interior structure Of the key he
repaired for CIuverius, the key exhibited
at the trial was given to him, and upon
opening it, its interior structure cores
ponded exactly with that given by the
matchmaker, which conclusively proved
its identity as the key of Cluverius and
thus supplied beyond question this inn
portant link in the evidence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Doubtless both the producers and C.

Doubtless both the producers and con-
sumers Of tobacco want the internal reve-
nue. on that article removed, as is now be-
ing agitated by the protectionists; and it
should be removed for the reason that one
agricultural product should not be taxed
any more than the others, and because to-
bacco to many has become a necessary
But there are ten people who don't pro-
duce or consume tobacco to every one who
does, and they would much rather have
the greater tax the tariff imposes On cloth
ing, blankets, carpets. fuel, glass, sugar,
salt, rice, medicine. hats, shoes, and many
other necsssaries of life, removed than The
smaller tax imposed by the internal reve.
nue. on tobacco, and this government is
upon the principle of the greatest
good to the greatest number.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

At their convention in st. Louis last
week the members of the st. Louis dis.
trict, W. c. T. T., adopted the following
resolution:
"Whereas the newspapers report that
Mrs. Whitney, wife of the Secretary of the
Navy, not long since gave dinner at
which were present eighteen ladies, in
GLIDING President Cleveland's young wife,
but no gentlemen, and, whereas the papers
report that courses of different alcoholic
drinks were served, therefore, he it re-
solved, That the w. C. T. q. of Missouri
express their deep modification and regret
that ladies in this high social position
should themselves set this bad example to
the people of this already drink-diseased
country: and be it further resolved that
the secretary of this convention transmit
a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Cleve-
land"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
Hon William r TOlrhart adj

Hon. William T. Iglehart, editor Of the
Anne Arundel Aduertiser and postmaster
of Annapolis, died at his home in that
city on Wednesday of gangrene. having
been confined to his bed with the disease
since November End. Mr.. Iglehart has
many friends throughout the State who
will deeply regret bis death.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has decided
that the lawyer John J. CornelsoD, who cow
h,dsd Judge Reid, of the Superior Court at Mt.
Sterling, KY. for making an adverse decision
against Cornelison, would have to 60 to Jail
for three years in addition to paying a fine.
Judge Reid was 50 mortified at the coWhiding
that he committed suicide.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

The sons of Mrs ] ,hn Beuner, Of st Louis
few weeks ago spoke to her about the birth
day dinner they mesnt to give her on her
ninety first birthday. Although in excellent
health the old lady sail: No, boys. Instead
OF dinner it will he funeral" No atten-
ton was paid to this, hit soon after Mrs. Ben
nsr began TO f,il. and, just rs she predicted.
on her ninety-6r. birthday her sons asse mbled
at her funeral.
Two months ago Mrs Daniel Wertman, of
Columbia county, Pa, died, and short rime
afterw her husb and succumbed to the shock
The daughter, Minnie. aged 90, was taken i'll
while attending her fathers funeral, and died
four days later, and Saturday the physicians
gave up all hope of the recovery of the son,
Freeman aged II, who had been Frustrated by
the sudden taking away of his father, mother
and sister.
Alfonso King the water walker, succeeded
in talf crossing the torrent in the Niagara
gorge below the falls on Saturday. but was
cverthrown and nearly drowned in the "bort
ers' King wore pair of gold fish" shoes,
made of zinc thirty inches long, eight inches
wide and ne inches high, in which he says
he can walk three miles an hour on still water.
The attempt Sturdy was on wager that he
could not walk one hundred feSr on the surface
of the stream He MAJ HUNDRED feet in
u quarter of an hour. WIN he got into an
eddy, when be lost bis equilibrium.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17

Near Co'g nhI.. : c.. Saturday ,aht. while
gong TO church With two small chiliren. au
Old color.d wontn NAMED earn vas assassi-
mated rs some oae guy in ambush on the
side o'th Highway She VS. rrg rded ny the
negroes witch E#..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-17
SSOOO.

Thrs~ Bonds will ~ issna In amounts not less
ih.n - 90 nor more than - 600.
~ih be r = per cent. Interest per an.
agm, pssshl~ s~m' 'anutliv -nt vii b. cold
Ia the hkh"s. hii foc CASH 1t not les, than
their par or face va ne fhrr vii he p-,ahi-
ten wear. from the ftI- thereof. aud red. ns.
be after one wear from dre, at the pleasure OF
said County Comm ss,oner- sni vail D. exempt
from counsr isxt'iaI. Ta- CtuPnns on said
Bonds shall, ss thev becnn. ptrthie. he re
eeiInbIe hv the Collectors OF rtx-s Tor said
Charles county in p'tment Of county ttx~s.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16

A small room just off from the dining
room was devoted exclusively to the
meats which were served in every style.
Quests from all the country around were
present and wished the young couple
00n 0oyage, as they left on the evening
train for Memphis.
We learned few names of those who
were present: DR.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Rob
ertson' Mr., and Mrs. H. A. Butler, Miss
butler' Capt. H. B. Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs Barbee, Mr.. and Mrs. Leiper, Mr..
and Mrs. Hunter, Mr.. John I. Steel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asbury Smith, and DR..
and Mrs, Winfield, besides many others.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16

The week which has just closed, has
been unusually gay and notthe least ex-
citing event was the circus, which took
complete possession of the city on Thurs
day, the parade in the morning, and the
performances in the afternoon and even
ing attracting such crowds as only come
pthe city from the entire country around
to witness a circus.
The same old excuse Of every bater
Imater-tam1llaS coming "to bring the
children" and the same old enjoyment
for the heads of the family of the stale
Jokes of the clown and other things,
which are the same "aS the seasons
come and Co. and with them the cir
Gus.
Thelivlng statuary was really very
good, and the little performing dogs were
hedeEght of every child, while the
chariot races, the camel races-the head
camel racing with himself, while the
other camel was being belabored and
urged to start, and constantly backing
'ndretuSlng to start, with as much per-
Hance as if he were invited to 90
trough the historical "eye of a need
and last-and most exciting,
Dr. Carver rescuing the stage
coach all thoroughly enjoyed by
Doth the old children and young chill
dren there present.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16
CHAMBERLAIN-STRO

On Wednesday evening, October 10Th,
a9 o'clock, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain
and Miss Mamie Strong, of Malvern,
AK, were married at the residence of
VaPt W. H. Cooper, Rev. A. R. Win
held performing the ceremony.
The bride wore an exquisite costume
VI satin merveilleux, ashes of roses
sIaae' carrying in her left hand beauti-
,4 She looked very lovely as she
'VOu surrounded by her friends and re-
r PS''ed the solemn vows of matrimony.
l'' bridesmaid, Miss Clara Smith, who
'|oo with Mr.. Duffy, wore handsome
ou''e costume, with pink trimmings and
flowers.
= MIR, Chamberlain is the Clerk of the
, rasult Court and is a gentleman much
''S 1, by all who know him.
d. 'l'SS Strong is the sister of Mrs.
or% ppeF and niece of Mrs. Asbury Smith
cry 40 city, She is much beloved by ev-
a.. VIC a l. lor her lovely disposition and
aco 1OalltleS' A splendid musician and
adal;' pushed young lady, she will make
6nllul home tor her husband.
aNo Vlegant supper was served, the
aon.. Oelng beautifully decorated with
~ and loaded down with delicacies.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16

The deathin Washington of a noted
colored Democrat, is a matter of latest
intelligence through the daily press.
This man, 'Jack Agery,' as he was ia
miliarly called, though without the adj
vantage of education, had a naturally
bright and ready mind, and was much
esteemed. He died while filling mi
nor political office in Washington city,
his remains will be sent to this city for
interment. Much sorrow is expressed
among his friends and acquaintance for
his untimely death.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16

Wehad a pleasant call this week from
Mrs. Stella B. Cairns, of Memphis, who
is representing the Sunday Times of
that city. Mrs. Cairns is very pleas
antlady who is thoroughly interested in
business, and has greatly increased the
circulation of the Times since she has
been interested in it. We trust she will
be successful while in our city.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-10-16

The remains of Albert McMultry,
who died at his residence corner of
Thirteenth and Scott streets, were inter
red last Wednesday morning from the
Eighth street Methodist church. The
deceased was widely known and much
esteemed by large circle of friends.
Mr.. McMurtry was largely interested in
Real Estate matters, was also one of the
managers of the Union Printing Compa-
ny of this city. The Knights Of Honor,
whose membership he adorned, followed
him in mournful cortege to the Mount
Holly cemetery where was read their
solemn service of interment,