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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Democrats Win the First Skirmish.

The republicans commenced the campaign
in the county last Saturday by holding meet
ing on that day at Richmond'S store in the 9Th
district, but from all the reports we can gait Ell
from the meeting it was anything but satls'ac'
tory to the republican canse and tended rather
to encourage democrats to renewed activity
and to make bold >trugg to maintain the
bold they gained here last fall, The meeting
was slimly attended, and was composed of a
many d mocratc as republican voters. 1t was
called to order by DR.. F. NJ. Lancaster, whc
made brief speech tavoring the republican
cause Repeated calls were then made for Mr.
Samuel G. HammerSley, the ex-county commits
sioner, who at first decllued to address the
meeting, but after much urging he at Length
took the stump, and report has it that ii ne did
not make a democratic speech he at least did
very little to strengthen the republican cause
for his speech WAS holly conservative and was
marked by an entire absence of the usual cant
INDUCED in by republican speakers OF thi:
county Ameng other things he told the AS
sembly that he thought it was best for them to
go and vote for whom they pleased Mr.. liam
persley was follow ell By Mr.. Richmond and be
as we learn made rafting democratic speech
in which republican methods and the rrl IN
can fight was eschewed altogether, Mr., +. {
Dutton, a stauuch and solid democrat OF the
5th district, was accorded the privilege OF ad-
dressing the meeting, and he stirred up things
generally by his bold advocacy of democralic
rprinclples and by the telling blows be struck
n cehaf OF our standard bearer, Hon. Barnes
Compton The outcome of the meeting would
seem 10 Indicate that tie day OF republican'sm
IN Charles county was about ended, and 1t the
old campaisners. like those on hand iasi Sainr-
the coterie of bosses, the end of the line has
bten reached, and nothing tut lukewarmness
and in Inference on the part of democrats can
keep us from victory in the present fight. Let
us, therefore, grid on our arnor ami enter he
6g ht determ ned 10 carry on The war, The hrsi
skirmi>h of which h.s been favorable 10 our
cause We cannot afford TO holi back now,
and any real or supposed grievance that exists
in the minds OF the rank and file of our party
should he swallowed Tor the time, aud if il is
necessary 10 correct any mistake, supposed to
have been made, let Us do it in our own ranks
and in our own family circle, not, at this time
at least, TO go outside for help or to help the re-
publcans by an indifference TO party success or
By too outspoken condemnation of what .lay
appear to you to be faults or mistaken actions
Make up your mind 10 go to the polls and to
carry your neighbors aud friends with you 10
vote for Hon. Blrnes Compton, and our word
for it in after years you will never regret the
action.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Cur Agricultural Society.

Don't forget to attend the meeting to- NOR
row for the purpose of permanently organizing
an agricultural society for this county ii
seems hardly necessary tor us to throw ont
this suggestion to those who really have at
heart one OF the most important Interests OF
the county, VIZ the ad vanCement and improve
ment OF our agricultural interests. In every
county Of the State where these societies nave
been formed marked Improvement in the
manner of raising stock, gram, &c, Is seen
Just such a movement ms is now contemplated
here was started in Talbot county last spring,
aud, though al the time the first stock was
subscribed, the timber which was used on lis
fair grounds was growing IN the forests OF
North Carolina, so anxious and Jealous were
the people in turthering the cause, that IN
few weeks enough money was subscribed 10
buy the land and erect the necessary buildings,
and all was completed FIR the iair held in EaS
ton the first of this month aud which proved Il
grand success. Ii such things can be done ia
Talbot We cannot tor the lite OF us why II
cannot be done in Prince Georges. We can
raise us fine stock, as big vegetables and ms
golden grain as ans section of the State, and
should have place III which To tIhIbIt
them. he every body can know and see what
the rich soil of This county does produce. The
enterprise has been placed In the hands OF re-
prestntarIve men of each dl>trlrt, ani We trust
their report 10 morrow Will show lhI our
farmers IRE alive to the henrh'> winch ii! how
from 4 veil conducted Agricultural society. We
freely extend the use Ut our columns TO All The
good cause. or indeed any other movement
looking TO rhe Advancement OF the agf n!turA,
interests OF our county Marlboro Ga-eHe.
We commend the above to oar Agricultural
re .dsrs We are glad 10 see thIt our sister
county is in a fair way to st on loot "A insti-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

In the bodily mechanism when the liver gets
ont of order Constipation, dyspepsia, con
taminatiou of the blood, imperfect ns>lm!ia-
ton, are certain to eusue Bat ii is easy to
prevent these consequences, and remove their
cause, hv a course OF Ho>irtterS' Stomach Bit
terS, which stimulates the hillary organ and
regulates It's action. The direct result is IA dis
appearance Of the PainS beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, The nausea, head
aches, yellowncsS of the skin, 'u:red look OF
the tongue and sour odor OF the breath, which
characleriza liver complaint. Sound digestion
and a regular habit Of body are blessings also
secured by The use of this celebrated restora-
tive of health, which impartS a degree OF VIgoT
to the body which ia lts best guarantee Of
safety from matariN epi5emlC'. Nerve week
MSS and over tension are relieved ~ II, and II
lnpruyes both appetite ana sleep.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

There has been quite = tSeIv discussion
going on in Tbs HuU>EEEErER ~ 10 whe'hel
the family pockei-hook belongs to the husb-ni
the " ife or l,rrlr 10 both nn- thing j. sure
the pocNer-hooh ought 10 he open long sneugt
for the wife 10 get ono dollar TO PAN tor Tar
HoUsKEEPER one year, tSpe, tally a the pGt-
fishers send The l-Sr three ! MIXERS % l~-8. Al
of 1857. and = ,halre collection uf impurtrs
tash> tor 'ajI p.anttG2 or fn-c'-G tor "inle'
blooming IN the honss. iu "Hv Arw sahscsIur'
who or,3rr> now. - as - --t tue hrst numre5'
of the story by the hrIll,nt new editor. Mans
Nerrd n. Address Tor u-rn'um li-i aui "a!
psrtieul r., B4,k~yr Publishing Co, Mnues
polls. NiRu.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

The publishers of The HoUsEKEErER sent
out as premiums last spring, over 10000
bulbs Of the Gold -bahdrd Lily Of pan, queen
of all lilies. and This fall they offer TO all who
subscribe now at 81 90 per wear the last three
numbers OF 1886, all of 1897, and "A beautiful
collection OF rare lilies, tulips and hyarinths
worth 81 90. For particulars write to IHE
HousFKEtrER, Minneapolis, Minn. Maud Mere,
diGh, the brilliant author and poet is engaged
as editor, beginning with the November mum
her Employment at good salary to cne lady
in every county. Specimen copies and grand
premium list free.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Dying Of Typhoid Fever im JAN.

Sheriff J. p. GreenwelI, Of ST. Mr. :
.county, Wa, in Baltim ore last Wednesday. lie
says That Benz min Biscoe, tie colored 10Y in
isil at Leonal dtown, charged with the murder
0fCapl. Robert R. Dixon, Of Baltimore, is in a
dying condition. Blscoe b IS been suffering
with t, phoid fever in its worst form since the
last of September. DR.. John Spalding, his
physician. bas no hope of his recoyery. Sheriff
Green's thinks il very likely that Biscoe is
already dead. He has told nothing additional
about the murder sine he was take sick. He
has a nurse aud has bad every attention. A
colored Methodist minister was constant in his
attendance on the dyiBg man. Ever, body in
st. Mary is decided 10 expression If the hope
that the boy ill die, but Biscoe is AS anxious
TO get well as if be hid bris BIT prospects 10 LIE
ia stead Of almost certain dea th on the gtllows.
Suerif GreenweIl never saw Il corpse. and never
attended funeral. Friends on Wednesday
were joking him, sayiag he was greatly relieved
at the prospect Of Biscoe's death 10y sickness, as
that would relieve him from the disagreeabe
Guty which may devolve on him OF bis execu-
ton. If Biscoe gets over hts attack, Sheriff
Greenstll will have 10 take him TO Charles
county for trial, the pri on having removed
b trial. and n case OF bis GO viction take him
tack 10 Leonardtown and b ing him.-,un
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Death Record.

De0tn ttccOTus
Mr.. N. Alonzs Franklin, an aged and ie.
sper,ed ciuz,n of the 2nd distr CT di At his
home ne II Pisg IN on Wedne-d y, the 9th inst.
aged 65 years. His funeral took place on FIJI.
day and vas largely attended ly II host Of sor-
rowing friends. Mr.. Franklin was II naive o
Char es and has many rel ,tves residins here
He had been aiing for me time previous to
bis death which was MT unexpected.
Mr.. Charles II. Butts, VITO came to thi:
i. county several years ngo from New YORK ate
And >etr ied near Pisgab, " he e lie purchased s
+ farm, died al his home on Friday asst a,
about 60 years. Mr.. Butts was hard working
Industrious farmer and made a useful ciliz I
and his death is much regretted. II. leaves IA
family.
We have learned Of the Geah Of Mr.. I
.EIzesr Gardiner, an old and respected citizer
of Bryaa,o~n neighborhood which occurred
,on last Friday. We did not learn be imme
.diale cause Of his death, but the old gentleman
has been il ieenle health for some time past
He leaves several children some OF who re
side outside OF the county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

! hr - ns.,r> uf THE U,EKFEPER, Min
neapo is, Mnn wish 10 ,mpoy onr hrI2ht
iad. "2,nt cry county III thr Uul;th Stale
al good pay and permanent mp oy ment 10 IN
thclrn uIkrr 1HE HDU-EKEEFER IS now very
p' puIar and will he even muIe % "Itn Maud
Meredith, the Lril liant new editor 10 charge.
The publishers offer spec- fl raj premiums
worth 81 90 and the last three months Of 1886
free 10 nil " no subscribe now for 1887 al ; 90
PEI year. These floral premiums are IA speciality,
over 10, 600 having been sent out IN 1886.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Children's Hosiery.

Children French Ribbed Cotton Hose in
black. .c,l trov n. garnet and navy blue. full
reguiar nsie, double kue-s heel and toe Size,
81 : q T.Ti sand :! un'y -5c per pair.
Nv cannot aivays srcure as good these 10
sell al = tenre customers VII do we'll to
mat" a selection from this line
The srork =. prohthl, the largest, most varied
aud eun'rjns net er values than eve offered ~
u 4ny prrNtaaS >Eu>Oo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

Those participating should not, under any
/ circumstances, neg ect TO embrace the eppor
| lunity to obtain the acknow led ged Finest Cloth
/ ing for Men aud Boys At greatly Reduced
| Prices. Visit Acme Hall 209 West Bai,imo' =
Street. B.lt,more, aud you will be sure OF II
cordial reception.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
To the Ladies'.

To the Ladies'.
Mrs. Wade announces that she has just re-
turned from B Itinore vita handsome stock
of all the newest 81, les in nat, bonnetS and
trimmings for fall and winter wear. We have
examined these goods. whrb are no" opened,
and Can say that re cop,lete stock h'>
never before been pr esented II the ladies for in
spection in ChAres county. Ev.'y thing need
tul for sea. onable ad Jrn sl-nt can e found al
the store of this lady in great variety and there
need lie no occasion for our ladies sending or
going off to the city f r f., s'yls when so
complete IA stock rs Mrs. Wade has laid in is
brought right here at home for Their inspection
. 1t is impossible for US to enumerate all the
Iretty things she has, bat if yoa will only call
examine them yol will find t lat we do not
least exasgerat,. Au examination will
hing so call aud look over [her stock
AIhasing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

TTNHE underss ned having rented. thoroughly
i repaired and reiarnish-d the above Mills
now prepared to receive grist Of ail kind.
Wednesdays OF ear " eek foI grinding heat.
We keep constantly on hand large suppl, ef
Meal to exchange for Corn. We will serve tho
public at any time of day from O'Clock A. NJ. i.
10 o'clock P NJ.
SMOOT l. CROSS, Props.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
NOTICE.

THERE will be public meeting of the
i Knights of Labor at Waldorf ON
THURSDAY the 21st instant,
at 2 O'Clock, P. Al. Distinguished speakers Of
the Order are expected to address the meeting,
and at the same time the Hon. Barnes Compton
has promised to be present and address the
people.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

| have used Salvation Or for rheuma
tism in the test and af'er several applica
tions was entirely relieved of pain anC
could walk AS we as ever.
MRS ANN II. WATKINS,
80 Cumberland ST., BALTIC Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
ID ED.

Departed this life at her home, near Charl tt
Hall, on tie 30 b OF September, 1886 in the
Ash year of her age, MARY NJ. Hancock, wife
OF Jos H. Hancock.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

The partridge season begin in this county
on the lst day Of November and ends on the
24,h day of December, 1886. They can be
shot during tins season provide the farmers on
whose land they be found will allow you
TO trespass for that purpose. We suggest TO
orr farm ers to os, their lands TO prevent the
depreciation of those who make ii business
TO shoot for market. The coveys of birds in
this county said to lie large.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
LOCAL MATTERS {:

l@- The Subscription price OF The
TINES is 81. per annum # paid IN
advance or at any time ,cithin the cur
rent gear; if not paid within the gear
$1.5O aciH be invariably charged, a.
slways heretofore, and from this rule
no exception wHl be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

TO VERIISERS.-THE TINES harnG q
arger circulation thtl', any other paper among the
intelligent farmers and business of Charles
Cunnty, offers Superior inducements to ddre'tsers
30 insert their announcements in its columns. Send
Tar card rates, which to,r any other paper
IN Southern Maryland. to say nothing about circuld-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

\ ciicul II from The State II ar o. h -,lih
makes some valuab.e suggestions vita retetena t
to sanitary preca itions to prevent or restrict
the spread Of infectious diSr,Se. such ~ iph
theria aud typSoii fever. whirr s,stri 70
be tuslaIly plesaI'ut IN a number o. the
Tow and some Of the rural districts Of Mar
| and. Perfect clea anliness Of premises l. ur ed
rs ne first AMI mJst Important ft.ature OF "a nj
taton, TO te supplem by the disiniectlp z
of all foul places and sources OF pollution. 1t is
Il sin .ular fact, but which the mos casual
observation confirms, that in n,ll country
towns and in rural homes, where the upPo .
4 lnnliies for securing pure air and pure water
are greatest, the coa0itions tor producing in
fectous diseases often more pronounced
than IN dense pnpu e centres. The n Us,
| is found in the fact thai The country III,
most necessary precautions are often neg lected
aher-is in he city le constant imrDin.nce o
danger Sutorces h Iecessity Of more Cr les
>ring' nj entoI entn OF "a iltnry Re- uiations
1t is frtqu nt!y the case N v.lt-t or rura
home that IL: nnre heap ces- pool, -p.n, o,
>t"gn Mt potl ofwatef is l,c ,I, near ,i..
breeding nox os G ISIS wIth un :cr,n.tr ~
heal Cfan enti ia nlly and moi IN ,egurr ih
produce a malignn n type OF disease. To" nin.
are cal n 1T he giv,n to The thuruu. b dr"inag,
OF pren es and the prompt removal Of al
sources o polluti n Badly kept slaughter
houses or filthy pig pens, says he board o
health circular, ''ale tie me ST fruitful soul ce
of disease.' In Cases " here persons die of in
fectiou> ii eases mo public or church funera
should be permitted,' and prompt measures o
disiDfect o. suggested is the circular, shoult
be adopt'd Special pains should also be take
TO preserve the water supply Of a family from
contamination, and in oil cases here its purit,
is doubtful the water should be boiled befor
drinking. To prevent the spread of disease
teachers are recemmer ded to promptly excud
any pupil from school who has been exposed
TO contagious or infectious disease" Tn
board Of health circular gives some va uabl
ad ice witt reference to The Of dis fec
and in other respects is useful publication
{ which might be preserved with advantage b.
families tor future reterence.-Balto. Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
DISCOUNT To THE TRADE.
ORDER NI>I.
In the Circuit Court for Ch rles County
in Equity.

In the Circuit Court for Ch rles County
in Equity.
hH NJ. Page,
Sarah A. B'vck>tons, Jim F Blackstone,
Thos f Blackstone, Ja,re. F. Blackstone,
Sarah b. Blackstone, Reheccn Blackstone,
Heirs at law of james II. Blackstone.
No. GIT Equity.
nRDERED this 18th day Of Octot er, 1886,
Othat the report OF the sale of the mortgaged
property in the above entitled cause made by
John VI. Page, mortgage, be ratified and con-
6rm-d unless cause TO the contrary thereof he
shown on or before the 3Oih day of October
next Provided copy OF this order he insert,
ed in some newspaper published in Charles
county once in each Of three successive weeks
before the said 3Oth day OF October next.
The report states the amount of sale tn =.
fifteen hundred and fifty dollars and eighty
i've cents.
J SAM'L. TURNER Clerk.
Tue copy hsl:
/ SIN'I Tu,NER Cl.,L
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Death Of Justice r.. J.. SusoOt-

! Edward L. Smoot, the we'll known magis
trate of this district aud II gentleman universal
Is known and respected through our county,
died at his home at La Plata about o clock,
P. NJ :, on Sunday afternoon last after an Hines:
of several weeks in II 49th year of his age. The
seat of the disease which caused his death was
ia the stomach and it proved to be Of a partc.
iularly stubborn and wns'ing character, the
| best medical attention available being unable
10 render him more than temporary elei. FoF
some weeks prior TO his deaIh hr Was partial!
para y sed, the Whole Of bi, right side being
rendered useless, and dnring the last lev d'l
| of hi, lie he in II com0tose state with only
an occasional interval OF consr riousnr>S Mr.
Smoot Was born aud reared in Char IS being a
member Of the well Known family of That rsamr
and his connections we're hroaI AMI tAtrnSlFe
He WAS n gentleman OF many hne traits OF
character Of both bead and heart and the ire
queut display Of these had endeared him 20 our
people oy whom be was much loved and re-
specled He has been magistrate IN this
county for a number OF Years past, first IN the
4lh district and since the death OF The late IN
Boswell has held commission iu that capaci;!
tor this district In the discharge Of the duties
0. this position be has always been prompt and
satisfactory, and his ass,eriaI duties here
had assum,d large proportions. He brought
10 he discharge Of his duties in this capacity a
| ripe judgment, cain and careiu. consideration
and an unbiased sense of right and Justice. and
| but few OF his decisions were reversed on apue
| His fuueral took place on Tuesd,y evenlu-
| from bis late residence, the in,erment eng al
Mount Rest Cemetery. His hoiy was born to
the grave by Mss John 7. Davis, J Sam
Turner, j Benz Ma tiugly, l.. Allison Wilmer,
A. Posey and ,muel Hawkins. lis remains
were followed 10 their last resting place ty larry"
crowd OF his friends and acquaiut,ucrs :hti-
evincing the high estim stion in hich ,hi>
worthy gentleman was held by tnos: anon.
whom the da. st his boy hood and .uhood hah
been spent. h leaves wife and nice childref
TO mourn his ioss, and TO item we tenter our
epes; sympathy in their sal FIJI elton.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
Reliable, Solid Leather
SHOES ONLY!
FOR ASKING ONLY ONE UNIFORM
Low PRICE TO ALI

For never rmisrepresenting Goods. For max
ing good any just complaint, and for their
justly celebrated Specialties, Of which We spec.
tally mention:
Gents S. 90 Solid Plow Shoes.
&" ST. Is l. $l.5O Reliable Button h Laced.
:" 81 90 and s., so Fine Calf Shoes.
4" $500 Leather Counter Coarse Boots.
+" 800 Double Upper, Sole KIP Boots.
F." $500 French Calf hahdstiched Boots.
Ladies 95c,s Servceable Pebble Button and
- Laced.
" Sl,25 and 81, so "Our Own Kid and
I" Goat Button.
4" $500 and s.. so Fine Straight Goat and
% Kid.
d" S4, 90 Best Hand Sewed Button.
Misses 81, 90 Heeled or Spring Heel orked
Hole Kid aud Pebble Button.
Hahns Famous Red Label School Shoe, most
durable Shoe made 81, and ST, 25.
Childs Solid Spring Heel Button, so cts.
Youths 81 90 Solar Tipped Button.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

as Free.
rs Of that excellent monthly,
Minneapolis, MINI. offer TO
iponihs to any lady who
ice address OF twenty
ease. The addres ,es
totfic, :, but must
The HOUSE,
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15

References: F, Williams l. Reese Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1886-10-15
No. 677 Equity.
CHAPEL POINT MILLS.

] SAML. TUNER. Clrlk
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-04
THE EOSS RASCAL.
An italian Who had Penchan fo Pen
How He Got Them

An italian Who Had Penchan fo PEN
sions-H How He Got Them.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Two singular
pension cases have lust been made up in the
records of the war department. A French
man named Rollinger deserte from Maxi
miilians army in MEXICO and enlisted in a
volunteer United States regiment There
were a number of other Frenchmen in this
regiment and fearing that he might be rec,
ognized and returned to the French gov
ernment Roliinger deserted, and soon aftar
enlisted in another regiment under another
name, and fought gailantly to the close of
the war. He was wounded once on twice,
and ordinarily would be entitled to PEN
sion.
At the close of the war Ro.linger settled in
ths west and resumed his true name In tn.
course of time he applied for pen ion
Whom the fact of his desortion came out his
application was rejected.
The examination of the records showed
that man by the same name and from the
same regiment as Roilinger was already
drawing pension. This proved TO be an
Italian by the name of Gancetti, who had
impersonated Rolinger, made ont a good
case, was pensioned, and received large
sum as arrears. Further search showed this
man Gancetti to be the cleverest rascal with
whom the pension Office has ever had to
deal He was a soldier in the Union army,
and first secured a pension on his own rec
ord. He then impersouated man who had
been taken prisoner, and who, according to
the records, had died When confronted
with this death record Gancetti showed
signs of embarrassment He said he had
been carried out of the prison for dead and
SO recorded, but he had been shamming, and
when no one was Observing him had made
his escape from the dead -house, had gone to
Mexico, sailed from there to Europe. and
had finally returned to the United States.
He told this with so much particularity that
it was accepted, and he was granted pen
sion amounting to about 5000 x.x,ss
In his attempt to work up fourth case,
Gancetti was detected and sent TO the pene
tentiary. He has served out his term, and
is now at large Since his incarceration
another fraud upon the government com
| mitted hy him has come to light ana
| special examiner of the Office is now OF
his track. He was last heard of in New
York, where he did thriving business sell
ing bogus license to houses of ill-fane fol
500 apiece. 1t is believed that he has flee
the country.