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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Proceedings or Congress.

The Senate, Friday, commenced the de-
bate on the subsidy amendment to the
postotfice appropriation bill. The House
was engaged on the river and harbor bill
The Senate was not in session Saturday
In the House, after debate, the resolution
of Mr. Taulbee, of Kentucky, directing
the Secretary of the Treasury to inform
the House by what authority The practice
of permitting employees in his department
to appoint substitutes is allowed was laid
on the taole by close vote. During the
debate, Mr'Find!ay, Of Maryland, favored
the enforcement of the civilservice law
both in letter and spirit. \ bill was re
ported from the naval committee, author
izing the construction of dry good docks
at certain navy-yards.
In the Senate, Monday, joint resolu-
ton was introduced from the committee
on privileges and elections providing for a
constitutional amendment substituting
April 30th for the h of March for the
commencement of the term of President
Vice President and Congress The House
adopted resolution that after May 10 its
Mr. Findlay of Maryland, introduced a
Joint resolution in favor of abolishing tax
es of every description upon tobacco and
upon the manutactur. and sale thereof
The Senate, Tuesday, passed the post
office appropriation bill, with the steam
ship subsidy amendment cngrafted on it,
by a vote of Is TO 10. In the House, the
Campbell Weaver contes ed election case
from Iowa was decided in favor OF Mr..
Weaver, the sitting member.
Tie Senate on "Wednesday, 10y vote of
% to "a, adopted Mr.. Camden short
haul" amendment to the interstate com
merce bill. In the House the session was
spent in debate on bill reported from
mi Itary committee for the relief OF certain
officers OF the volunteer army. Mr.. He
welt, OF New York, earnestly called a
hat on bills giving an unknown sum from
the treasury.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
NOTICE TO INVESTORS

AN ACT, TO authorize the County Commits
sioners Of Charles County TO raise money for
the current expenses of the Count, by nego-
tiatng n loan, therefor
SECTION |. Be IL enncted IL the GeH>rdt As
s.n,6Iy Of MaryIand That the County Com
missioners De ani they are hereby authorized
TO borrow money not exceeding six thousand
dollars for the purpose of meeting the current
expenses tf the County and 10 that cad they
are empowtred TO Issue the bonds of said Coun-
ty in sums not less than one hundred dollars,
and bearing interest not exceeding five per
cent per annum, the said bonds 10 tie pa able
at tie end OF hvs years but redee nable at the
pleasure Cf -"id Commissioners in uhole or in
part At any rmr alter one year, the said bonds
20 b. sign,d b. the said COMMISSIONS s, coun-
trrsig neh aud registered by the Clerk and Urea
snr.r OF sid Commissioners not to be sold
Tor ass han the par value thereof; 10 be ex-
empt from al tax 'tion and the said Commits
sioners shall from lime to lime levy in advance
upon the asses die property of said county
such sums as may be necessary for the prompt
payment of the interest due on said bonds. also
for The PAYNE ut OF the principal thereof when
the same may become due or ~lIeL they desire
to redeem the same.
Sic. 2. And be ii enacts3, That this act
shall take effect from the date Of its passage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

By reference 10 the notice published e!s.
where in this issue, it will be seen that the
school board will meet at their office here
next Tuesday, the llth instant, Tor the purpose
of appointing the local school trustees through
ont the county. In speaking Of this matter
heretofore the TINS has clearly pointed out the
good results that must accrue to the public
schools ii The LEGAL trustees appointed in charge
of them are gentlemen v ho do not sci ve in hat
capacity ia ma me aleae bat who give some
personal attention and thought to the wants of
the particular scheol under their control. The
trustees have many duties TO perform that
would greatly enhance the cause of pablo ed
ucatioH and increase the usefulness of the
school in their midst, if they would give bu;
little personal attention 10 them. The school
board invites The patrons of the various public
schools TO oms before them on the next day of
meeting and make such representation, as they
think the schools in Which they are particular
ly interesle / in M IS require. These representa-
ii ms VII! r,csi,e due consid ration Fl on the
beard, AID their action ia appointing local
trustees, asd in other matters pertaining TO the
schools, v i'll lie governed accordingly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
OBITUARY

Fell asleep in Jesus on Saturday last, Nav l.t,
RuBsRT HENRY. .ld.s son Of " II AMI Kate
b. Gray, age years months and Is days.
This scar little boy Vas afflicted over years
aso With nervous paralysis aud although bless
ed with fond sad devoted parents ~ho called to
his aid eminent physicians, both of III. county
and city of B,ltinore, without success, yet
God for some good and Use purpose spared his
lite, as monument to paiisn e, Tor Suffering
and afflicted humanity till last May morn. ~hen
all nature was draped in gre'n, and fresh buds
had blossomed, he, without murmur, and
apparen,ly without pain, quistl, passed awar.
Let rs believe angel descend. d to earth and
ace: mPani' his pure and sweet spirit. un-
morsted to The rsa ms of Hiss, as the falling
IF 4 Gentle snow h4ks, there to he greeted Uy
TIE sonorous voices Of the angelic host.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
IDan1aSkS

CT iGch Cream German Table
Ddms>kS............ ..........5O cts. Der yard.
o. i. Oh Turkey Red Table Da-
masks, toiled-boiled colors) SOC. Per yard.
80 in Bleached German Linen
Table Dam4sks, with and
without colored bord rs. 624 cts per yard
81 incn Bieached German Lin
en- Table Dam4sks ........T5 cts per yard
50 inch Cream BAru.,ey Linen
Table DamaskS. 70 cts. per Yard
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Destruction by the Tobacco Fly.

Complaints are reaching US from every sec
ton OF the county of the extensive ravages by
the fly upon tobacco beds. As prominent
planter remarked in our hearing day or two
ago, the chief reliance now must be on late beds,
just seeded, and that being the case the crop
must necessarily be a late and troublesome
one. A great many farmers within the last few
days sowsd beds, selecting low moist laad and
soaking the seed. They hope thereby 10 pro-
duce plants large enough fer pla ating in June.
The outlook, however, for the usual crop dis
eouraging so far as can be judged from prevail
ing reports. The continued dry weather has
had the effect of promoting the destructive work
of the little insects. 1t bias been quit number
of years since the complaint has teen so
general.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that under
~ and by virtue OF the provisions of the above
Act of Assembly passed at the late session Of
the Maryland Legislature, sealed proposals for
in restments in the loan so authorized to the
amount Of $4,000, in sums of not less
than 500, will be received BY the Clerk
of the County Commissioners Mt Port Tobacco
up to MAY 18th, 1886, at IL o'clock, NJ. at
which time all proposals will be opened and
loan to the above extent negotiated with the
PEI son or persons proposing the lowest rate Of
interest By order of the Board,
CHAs F DALEY. THos. A. CARRICo,
Clerk President
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Meeting OF Teachers Associations.

The Teachers Ass citation " hich asseai blei
here Monday Was the most largely attended
NEE ting that they have had for some time past,
and We were graliticd 10 see that at lsnsth this
profession has evincei some interest iu this
NEST worthy and instructive organic ,ton. The
meeting was called to order by the president,
A. w. Neale. and some routine business was
transacted. U Unfortunately many Of the regu-
l,ry appointed debatsrs were not at hand,
though after the question had been announced,
''as to W neither the star da d Of education should
be raised in the pGb bile ,ols 1t wa. ha nd ed
in extempore arguments by many Of the teach
ers. Al the conclusion OF the debate the essay list
OF The ocea sion, Mr. John W. HALEY, delivered
an able, interesting and forcible essay on the
purposes OF the association and the duties of its
members. This paper was fully equal TO Nr.
Halley's past Efforts, as in it be shove careful
and earnest thought and brought out many
strong and logical points. During its delivery
association and by many visitors no had been
in vi,ed in to hssr its delivery, aud AT It's con
cusion by a vote of the association il was de-
termned 10 request the publication Of il in ihe
county papers. We hope this may be done,
and We will be very glad to give the able pro-
duction space our columns.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Doylies and Napkins.

Al!-Linen Doylies, Pain and Plaid Centres
with iancy borders, only so cts. per Duz=n.
The baSt ever offered at the price
i'll Linen German DAmask boy lies, 10 Cream
aud White. with Cardinal horde $, extra
guilty. Sl.00 per Dozen.
/. Il cached German Linen Damask Napkins,
81 Is per dozen, extra 81 rs and 81 60
: B.eached German Danask iiapkins, fine quail
ity, 81 % per Dozea.
Z B.esched German Linen Danask Napkins,
extra heavy quality, So 90 per Dozen.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Canon Farrar's New Book

A short time ago, when Canon FArrar v as
in thi. country, tens of thousands of people paid
us much as one dollar each to hear single
lecture delivered by him, and were we'll pleased
with hat they got for their money. Several OF
= - mast inport-nt Of those lectures and ad-
dresses with other papers are now published by
JOHN B. Alden, of New York, and can now be
had in a very handsome cloih-kound volume,
for the Price of 40 cents. Some of the lectures
are also published separately in his Eizevir
Library, in which form the lecture on Dante
sells for 3 cents on Temperance, 2 cents co
Ideals OF Nations, 2 cents Thoughts of Amer
lea, cents. The millions of inIs!lig gent people
who Admire Canon Farrar and who were not
able TO hear him lecture will be deiigh ted to
find his brilliant, scholarly and eloquent
lhoa. hts placed in this handsome torm within
their reach. The Publisher illustrated cata-
logue, 1872 pages is sent TO any address re-
eei,t Of cents or condensed catalogue free.
john B. Alden. Publisher, 3s3 Pear ST, New
York
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
LOCAL MATTERS

p@ The Subscription price of The
TINES is 81. per- annum # paid i~
advance or at any time avithin the cur
rent gear; If not PAID within the gear
$3.50 wi7l be Invariably charged, a.
elways heretofore, and from this rule
no exception aUil be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Washington and St. Mary. Railroad.

At meeting of the directors of the Wash
Philadelphia last week, purchase contract for
5000 acres Of land and water property at St
Aary's, Nd. for harbor purposes, was ratified
and $500, 900 appropriated for docks and COM
mencement of the company's road from St.
M,ry's to Washington. The Philadelphia IN
nuirer says: The company will extend its
road from Washington to Pennsylvania, to con-
nee, with the proposed direct overland railroad
s. stem from New Jersey bay 10 San Francisco
bay. The St. Mary Harbor company has been
iuaegurated, and will build an unequaHsd
ocean fleet of steamers to make trips between
S. Mary's and Brest, France, in FIVE and
half days.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
The Wonderful Herring.

Professor Bicknore, in recent New York
lecture, gave a couple Of hours to the subject OF
shad and lerrngs, and here are some OF his in
,eresting facts: Each pair Of herring, he said,
would ordinarily reproduce family of 10, 600
little herring, and so fecund they that the
banuai catch Of 3, 600, 900, 600 doesn percePti-
by diminish the supply. Were the nets used in
catching herring by the English fishermen
stretched out in a straight line they would
reach across the Atlantic Ocean three times, sad
these nets would represent but about cue half
ci those used in this oae Industry. No one has
yet been able to find out where the herring
breeds, Tut his cousins, the shad and olewiie,
are home bodies, and they seek always the
rivers where they 6rst came into being when
they want to marry, settle down, and rear
family
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

TO ADVER1TSERS-rHE TINES hartag
l4rger circulation ht;n any other paper among the
intelligent farmers ana b,.siness men of Charles
County, offers Superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their announcements in is columns. Send
for card rates. ,chch loic any other paper
ia Southern Maryland TO sey nothing about circnlu-
tiOa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07


An estimate is made that the total number
Of u.en actually employ ed il catching oysters
IA this State is 26,O72.
The o. ster canning houses Of this State
give employ ment 10 1850 men and women
thus showing grand total of 40, III employ
.es in the different branches Of the business.
About 9 GOO, 600 bushels Of oysters were caught
last seasoR valued at the low figure Of twenty
FIVE cents Lushel, they produce the sum OF
S2,225, 900.
To approximate 10 some idea of tie capi-
tai invested in The catching of oysters in this
State, value each longing boat at $50, each To-
cal dredging craft at $500, each bay craft at
81, 200, and ", fad the aegr. gaze valuation TO
be 81, 46s. $50.
Skilled oysteimen ia 70, m US that weeks are
now CONSUMED in loading vessels here a short
time ago as many days suf:ced. The oyster
commission found The average yield for four
teen beds had fallen from 6S in 1876 and 90
in 1878 to | 81 in 1882. Thirty beds exam
med in the summer Of 1883 show the average
had ialen to %. Thirty seven teds exam
ined in the summer Of 1884 show the average
had fallen 20 SO. Thirty mise beds xamih d
in 1885 show the average had fallen to 10.
Neaaly the same ratio was obtained, their te-
ing respectively .2s, .85-.78 Of living oy;-
ters for each busteI Of dead shells.-E1.
Baltimore Visitors.
W. cali attention 10 the advtr mest in
anoiher column Of G. N. Oehm Il Son, thu
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
DanlaSk Sets.

B.eacEed G rman Linen Dlmask Table C. oihs,
fsinged, excellent quality, handsome pat
terms, with Doylies to match
Eight o. four Quarters..........AS4e0 per Sett
Eight BY Ten quarters. 80 per Sett
Eight by twelve quarters ......... so per Sett
2ht by fourteen. quarters. 6 IS per Sett
Eight by sixteen quarters......... 100 per Sett
B,eaehed German Linen Damask Table Cloths,
extra fine quality, assorted patterns, with
! DsEiask Napkins 10 match:
Ella hit by four quarters. so per Sett
+ ght by ten-qGar,ers. 80 per Sett
/ ght by tHelve-quartcrs .......... 6 so per Sett
Eight BY fourteen quarters $50 per Sett
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

Large variety Of Huck and Damask Tow els, all
Linen Borders, only 81 so FER Dozen.
10 b. So Al! Linen Huck Towels, splendid
quality, with and without Co!ored Blrders
s. 00 per Dozen.
20 10y 40 All Linen Hack Towel extra quality
Fancy Borders, s. so per Dozen.
At 50 90 per dozen have the following ex-
cellent bargains, best value yet shown:
q BY IS Bleached Huek Towels,
q by 46 Beachei Huck Towels,
- by ~ Cream Huck Towels
- by ~ Biesched Double Huck Towe.s,
20 byz2 B!ea, he'd Barnsley Huck Towels,
- by As Cream Housy comb Towels (al linen)
The above come With ard without Cuiored
Eardeis. also Plain ard kpotted Erin
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

We invite the attention Of our farmers 10
the advertisement of Mr.. +. Pliny Martin 10
auo her co nmn Mr. Martin IS the agent for
Southern Maryland Tor the well known 'Lru-
renson' brand of fertilizers, and the certificates
which; appear n the advertisement tell more in
the way Of recommending it to our farmers
that any thing We can say will do. Mr.. GTynn
and Mr. Gibbons are both successful farmers,
and both are we'll known here, and il they
hive receive satisfactory results from the use
fear in giving Mr.. Martin their oroers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Ora SD Il TOweilinS.

S zach All Linen Plaid Glass Towelling, Fast
Coiors, 10 cts, per yard.
Il ans! 10 inch Russia Crashes, Fine and Coarse
Qualities, Extra Good Values, only l29
Gems pei yard.
All Linen Brown Russia Twiled Crash, Extra
Heavy, is inch, II cts, Is inch, l2a cts.
per yard.
81 achcd Baras'ey All Linen Crash, II inch, 10
cts, 10 zach, l22 cts. per yard.
Brown Crashes 8 and cts. per yard.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
WHITE INDIA LINENS.

SIX years ago we introduced this fabric TO
the Washington Public, and each succeeding
season they have become more popular rs evil
denced by their increased sale
rieY are aiade from fine grade of Egyptian
YARNS witch by lar the best obtanable aad
bleach better, have more perfect .olor super
Tor flush ; and launder mole beautifully than
any other makes We take pleasure in recon-
neuding them to our customers Prices 10,
l25, l5 Is, 20, 81, rs, 30, 81, 81! AZ and 46
cents ser yard
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
WHITE DRESS GOODS.

n Summer every lady looks better when
blessed in bite, which fact is being recognized
aud accounts for the increased number OF white
dresses worn each succeeding season.
Wa might say we have ever ything wanted in
White Goods either plain or figured, and We
know cur pciyes cannot be beaten.
SUME THINGS WE HAVE:
NainsookS, Tuckings,
Cambric> Egyptian Dmity,
Ms>aia Lappet Muslins,
Victoria lawns, Ors,udieS,
Persian Lawns, Tarletans,
simon de Decca, Organdie Cheeks,
Ecru RatiStc Lawn satin FlaidS,
Indian MuliS, Dotted Swisses,
swiss MulS, Plain SwiSSeS,
Figured -wiSscS, PiqueS,
W ets Lace LawI s,
striped Lawns MarSclleS,
- NnII C,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Baltimore Visitors.

Baltimore Visitors.
W. cali attention 10 the adv, rtss M at in
another column Of G. N. Oehm Il Son, the
popular Baltimore Cio:hiers Not only is Il er
cleihing Of superior we'll known value but
their store is a convenient house Of call fo-
country people who v i'll find there every ae,o,
mSdatl on and &C nven encs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

Ec<ry Department in our Store 'nsH Ass9rt-
al sci,h Nssr Ge3is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Is INCu SWISS LAWNS.

This is a fabric introduced by us three years
ago, end which grew so rapidly in public favor
that We were hardly able to suppl. the demand
last season.
This Dear we imported more largely, and
they are, ii ossible, superior in both color and
finish and at the prices quoted Is me as heiore)
ney are the best Intrinsic value we can posi-
bly, oif.r the trade, taking in consideration
titeir width, (4S in,h:s) quality, and the fact
ttat they wear as well, and launder as hand-
somely as our Ibda Linens. Three numbers,
%, 30 and SO cts. per yard
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

The most important features of this fabric is
It's pure color and beautiful finish. We have
made comparisons, and know the standing OF
every other make and assert that we believe
that this fabric as shown by US has no superior
at the prices named, bong absolutely the best
in the market.
Prices, Is, II, ls, 81, %, 25, g. 33, 37a, "A
AID so cts per yard. Each number a bargain
This .ahric is particularly suitable for gradual.
ing and commencement dresses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
Southern Conference NJ. E. Church, South.

The General Conference of the M. E.
Church, South, is now in session in the Cen
tenary Church, in Richmond, having begun
on last Wednesday. This Conference meets
every four years.
The first general Conference of the Church
South, was held in Petersburg, Va, in
1916. This present General Conference is
composed of an g quail number of lay and
clerical delegates elected by the Annual
Conferences at their sessions next preceding
the time forthe meeting of the General Con-
ference and consists of 263 delegates. At the
beginning of the war the Church, South, had
537, 1876 white, 207, 766 colored and 4, 900
Indian members. In 1882 the membership
numbered sci 900 whites, and the coiored
members had been organized into a sepa-
rate General Conference representing more
than million ministers and members.
Forty annual Conferences are represented
in this General Conference. Five Bishops
are in this Conferencs-Bishop McTyeire,
Keener, Cranberry, Wilson and Hargrove.
The senior Bishop, McTyeire, presides.
Rev. DR.. John S. Martin was elected Sec
rotary with authority to appoint his assis
tants. The address of welcome was made
by Rev. A. G. Bledsoo, pastor of the Cen
tenary Church, and the response of Bishop
McTyeire was read by Bishop Keener, which
occupied about an hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
A Bloody Day at Bay View.
NUMBER OF RIOTERS AND OTHERS KILLED
BY MILITIA PROTECTING PROPERTY.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, 5.-Residents of the
southern portion of the city, who were
astir at an early hour this morning, noticed
the movement of great number of Poles
who had participated in yesterdays riots at
Bay View, singly and in pairs, making their
way towards the large Polish church in that
section of the city. By A. M. 400 men
were assembled, each bearing huge club,
iron bars or some other implement of war
fare. The men were formed into line land
at the order of forward march proceeded in
the direction of Bay View, raising the cry
as they went, 'Kill the militia and burn the
mills Being apprised of the mob's COM
ing, Major Traemer ordered the four COM
panies under his command from inside the
rolling mills Enclosure, where they had been
in camp during the night, and stationed
them in the best possible position to check
the attacking mob. As the latter approach
ed they were ordered to stop. No heed was
given. Major Traemer repeated the order
and gave all fair warning that to advance
meant certain death. Again the crowd,
which was now about 900, ignored the
caution and pushed toward the bridge.
When no attention had been given to the
second warning, Major Traemer gave the
order to fire. As nearly as could be learn
ed the SIX companies emptled their guns
with a steady aim. The mob, seeing sever
al of their number fall wounded and dead,
threw themselves flat on the ground and
sought the shelter of the railroad embank-
ment.
The level of South Bay street and Lin
coin avenue, being higher than the marsh,
was also sought by the frantic men, who
tumbled headlong into the water. There
was every evidence on surrounding objects
to show that the militia had fired low, and
with intent to KILL" as one of them ex-
pressed it. The result of the first volley
having such salutary effect, the militia
companies again stacked their arms, and
portions of the routed men returned to the
scene of the tragedy.
A squad of police also put in an appear
ance and began to assist the wounded. Sew
eral Of the latter were taken to the neigh
boring saloons and dosed with whiskey after
which they were conveyed to their homes