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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
COMMUNICATED.
A Catastrophe .Averted by the Prompt
Action OF Four Gallant
Young O6icers.
Editors Of the Tmes:

Editors Of TIE Tnses:
Ga Friday last, December Bed, when the
Stea a,er J ,hn w. Thompson vas on her do o.
ward trip and when opposite White Point near
the Virginia side, the pilot. Mr.. Austin Dole
man, disco vered FIRE IL the rear part OF the
sieam-r-a spark from the stove pipe leading
from the saloon had fallen on the lii. pr eserv-
ing raft and being famed by the high wind
that was then blowing. the flames in N instant
leaped up about FIVE feet high. The steamer
Was Immediately turned and stopped 90 that
the flames would be hfowa from her, the gal.
la ut young captain J. F. Jones, assisted by his
very efficient mae NJ. John Carpenter,
quickly sum moned the crew to the upper deck
and With axes cut the fastings Of the life raft
from The deck and amid ere ami smoke rugged
MANU- ~ TO throw it from the boat The Cap
I ain thea ordered the pumps TO he turned uDon
the deck, which had just canght. and 10 6'e
minute. frem the time the FIRE was discovered
all vas qniet aud the steamer was on her way.
This period, although short, was . trying one.
FIR the ladies, who composed -bout one tlf Of
the number of passengers, with fire over their
heads, the piercing wind on the outside. the
. tvry waves wildly lashing each other below
aud the ice clad shores beyond their reach. wa.
in, but the courteous young purser. Mr.. J II.
Hunter was anong them. ready to render what
ever assistance might be needed, his cool snd
deliberate manner went far to sllsy their fears.
The whole affair WAS conducted With such cool.
ness and discipline that it ~oald not have been
known BY them, but for some of the male pas
sengers. Many we're the compliments bestowed
upon the whole crew for their manly conduct
BY the grateful passengers, and justly so, for
had it not been for the prompt and decisive &C.
ton Of the Captain. the quick response of his
mate, the vigilence Of the pilot and the consol.
ing words Of the purser, the sad tale Of the i'll.
fAted Wawasett would again have been called
ia memory, dozens Of homes in Maryland and
Virginia would have been draped with mourn
ing and hearts filed with sorrow. The lnland
and Sesboard Company are to be congratulated
upon hsvi.g secured the services Of such trust
worthy officers.
A PASSENGER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Local Brevities.
Beautiful snow

Beautiful snow
Snow. slee., hail, rain and sunshine have
been the variations this week.
States Attorney Wilmer has been on a
business visit to- Leonsrdtown this week.
The ard Of county commissioners will
NEE. next Tuesday. the l4th instsn'. for
the transaction Of general busine 8.
The merry jingle of sleigh bells has made
sweet music all about US this week. 1t
sounds like the approach Of Christmas.
DAM Rumor Ia. it that m,rrisge to
late of one Of the f.ir.st of Nanj-m ,y's fair
bellies.
Olintoleo-The great M,l4ris. Fever
and Ayue Remedy. R-li.hl-. Safe and
Efficient Price so cents per bottle. For
sale by al Druggists.
We have still on hand a few copies oi
the paper containing Rev. DR.. Ellio'ts
sermon. that persons desiring them can
obtain on application.
The shorter the tunnel the sweeter the
kiss. but the Older the col the harder the
cure Br Bull S Cough Syrup has broken
many stubborn coughs.
The weather during a portion Of this
week indicated blizz ard in some locality.
and il il 10 to be continued all winter we
predict that there wi be 40 scarcity Oh
ice next summer.
As horse and cattle lotion. Salvation
Oil has proven itself an infalli.le rem edy.
it has received the he rty ind easements Of
many old and well known horsemen.-
Price 25 cents a bottle.
Scarcely within the memory of our old
est inh. litanr have We had such q severe
spell Of weather 50 early in the season as
that we are now enduring. l, is rare
occurrence in this latitude that We have .
heavy annW fall before Christina
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Excellent yliuce Pies.

For the benefit of lovers Of mince pies the
following recipe is republished, which is
thought by many to be superior to any now in
use: Take II pounds of seeded rai>ius or sui
tanas-s,eiless raisins; u pounds Of currants.
washed and dried; II pounds of tart apples
after they are cored and peeled l J pounds Of
lean round of beef boiled tender and placed be-
txeen two plates until cold half pound of
ci,ron, inely minced ihree-quarters Of pound
Of saet. freed from sinew u pounds OF brown
sugar; or grated nutmeg, half teaspoon 'ul
of ground alspice and two teaspoonfuls Of
q ound cinnamon then mince all very 6n-.
Pee! six sweet lmonis and three butter aim nas,
beat them to paste in mortar with ha If n
wueglass of rosewater Mix all together and
moi>ten with half pint # trandy aud tie
same quantity of sherry Nix thoroughly aud
add sweet cider until the mass l. of the proper
cons;senre. If spirits nr- an o. lection, leav {
th. n out and use o1ly cider. The mnce meat
with tn brandy and sherry will keep for 'o,r
weeks. The pies made fron this meat are per.
fectly delicious.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Handkerchief for Ladies
Colored-Bordered.

L,i,.s' White Au-Ljn-n H-ms;iishrd Color.
cd Bariersd Handkerchief, ! ZACH hsn, oul,
o.. zach.
Ladies IS hite All Linen H-msriiched Color
FL BorieFet Hsndkerchi-fs |! !, and : iuch
h,m.. choice sly les. oaly l!.t each
Ladies Pure White AiI.Linen Hemstitehed
Aan1k.rehtrf., | inch hem. rows Of Hem
stitching, on.y Toe. each.
Ladies Pure Waite AE-i.inen Hemstitched
II .adk.rchiefs inch hem, tee each . for soc.
Ladies Pure White AlI-Liasn Hemstitched
eae aud heavy qualities, /,
/ and inch hens, only l2.c. each.
Ladies " bite All-Linen Hemstiaahsd Had
k.rehisss, With eoiored borders, scaliopped-
edge, embroidered in colors solid-eolored,
border. and solid -colorsi esn,ers; Only use.
each. Tbs handsomesI assortment Of stylss
and colotings ever shown al The price.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Dressing Poultry.

A PRACTICAL dealer in poultry writes US
some suggestions as TO the best mode of pre-
pairing poultry for market, that may be of some
service to our readers at this particular season,
~hen pou is ripe for the market. He says:
Pou try should be prnned up and fed long
enough before killing 10 insure good condition;
and never kill after feeding until sufficient time
for the crop TO become entirely empty
Kill by bleeding; hang the fowl up by the
legs and cut deep with sharp pen-kni'e cross
wise inside the upper part Of the throat and
after picking allow the poultry to thoroughly
cool through before packing; if packed with
any animal warmth il iickly spoIls.
Dry picked turkeys and chickens generally
command to two cents per pound more
than scalded. If scalded care should be taken
+. 10 avoid tearing the skin.
When thoroughly cold pack in good tight
! boxes or barrels with clean drv straw; by
placing a layer on the boitsm. then alternate
layers of poultry and straw stow each fowl
,snuglv, filing the package quite full, press in
and cover tight.
Put the # Trent kinds in separate pack ges,
and mark each with gross weight and tare.
Avoid Shipping in wet or lump and mucky
weather il possible; If not, ship by express.
Large III key ate wanted. "a arr large got-
III r and geese IL Christmas ducks aud chi *
ems or m,e,ii I'M zs hen turkeys are in best de-
N NJ Tor n W Years generally; after New
Yea lar turkeys are bard to sell.
Rrcoie' that poultry for The holidays must
le here two or three days before the event.
There is no business done on the day and no,
much whol-saling The day previous; our heavy
demad l''ihe rush') comes two Or three da, 8
before each holiday.
Holiday Gifts Use fuI and Appropriate
Al this season of the year. when all are
on the lookout tor suitable presents, it afford.
us pleasure to call the attention of buy ers to the
rare chance for purchasing first class clothing
al very low prices. In view Of the short time
left to dispose of our elegant stock, We have re-
du ed eur " hole stock to such irresstably low
figures that must clear our counters as soon al
this notice becomes generally known. We
cordially invite you call and guarantee io
save you money fer your clothing. Oehm
Son, q 3 story warehouses, Pratt and Hanover
streets, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
LOCAL Nj

sB- The Subscription price OF The
TINES is 81. per amman # paid IN
Advance or at any time within the cur
rent gear If not PAID ,cithin the gear
$3.50 aviU be Invariably charged, e.
elaoays heretofore, and from this rule
no exception wW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
LADIES
Initial" Handkerchief.

Ladies Waite All Linen Cambria Uulsun-
dried initial Hemslitched Handkerchief,
handsomely hand embroidered lelteTs. one,inch
hem, hae quality. equal to the 25c. grade when
washed. zoe. each: . for 81 90.
Ladi,s' White AU.Liuen Lawn Lsundried
'InitIsf' Hems,itchei II ,nikerch,-fs hand
embroitered letters, ont-.nch hem, extra good
value. only 25c each . for 81 so.
Ladies W bite Al Linen Initial" Hem
stitched Hsndkrreh'ets, handss me!y smbroii
cred letters, diced corners, haf-ineh hem, only
20. each 8 for : 5o
LADIES' White All Sheer-Linen Lam died
''Isiti.l' Hemstitchei handkerchief, one ro~
Of white ensroiiered dots beautifully shaped
letters halttuch hem, extra quality, Only b T. /;
8 for 50 ~.
Lsdics's White ll-Lin-u Csloted Bofdersd
".nliisf H-msiitSh.t H4ndkerchie;s. beautiful
coiered lrtteFs. hres-eighths-inch hem superior
quality oaly SOC each . Tor 81 So.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
CHlRrS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

We will sell this week lot of DRESS SHIRTS
all sil $. at SO cents. as coed as yoa ever saw
for ST. ~ shall have them this week. aai We
don want yoa TO come nett week when they
may be all sold and tell US ss never hsd them
If you don End them IS represented after you
get home. you can return Them and get your
money GENTS EAR Call
and see The best SO cent rSDEfSHiRT rsu
ever saw, and DRAWERS 10 match. We are
seliinya vooi CNDERSHiRT for s thr. sea
son. a. good as ws rser sw h~isre al : SO !;
DRAW Frs TO match Scarlet " 90! SHIRTS
and DRAWERS for s., worth s. So
Top GLOVES. Tor 81 worth S., IS.
G.nts KID GLOVES, Si.-S. worth 81 So -
SO cen, SILK SCARFS reduced to 33 cents,
IS ees. SILK SCARFS reduced TO So cents.
Fine Satin Liaed SILK ScARFS for IS cents
SILK NCFRLRRS. 81 IS. worth S3-Auclion
job. SILK HANDkERCHIEFS. SO cents
worth T5-Aae,ioa Job. SILK HANDkFR-
CHIEFS. IS c-su, worth 81 .5-Ausiion job.
oiored Bord-red HASukERCHlEFS. for
IS e-R,s Very air- All Linen HANDkER-
CHIEFS. Is cents. Very hne. Wors,si sUF.
FLERS. 81, worth 81 5O-at NEGlNNlSS'.
corn,r Chsrl.s and Fa,.ite streets, Baltimore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Stricken with Paralysis.

Capt Richard Wade, an aged and highly
esteemed citizen of our county, and pc, haPs as
well known as any resident within its borders,
was stricken with an attack Of paralysis on
Thursday morning Of last week which has
rendered lpless the "hole of his left side. On
the morning in question the Captain arose IS
usual, but while dressing he complained OF
dizziness in his head, he continued his toilet,
however. and went to breakfast. While at
the table the dizziness again came on and over
came him aud he fell from the table uncon-
scious; he was aroused from this stupor and
feeling mach b tier he ordered his horse and
went out TO attend to his farm work as usual.
About noon the dizzy feeling again came on
and he FASTENED to the house, and as soon as
he entered he fell, completely paralysed ia his
left side, which made him as useless and help
less as babe. DR.. Compton was at once sum
moned, and the Captain is now under his treat
ment, though at this writing he is no better
Captain Wade is about II years Of age and un-
til this attack he has been as hearty and vigor-
Gus as a man of 40, and his extraordinary
vitality and youthful appearance has been re-
ouen,ly remarked upon. Weare sorry to learn
OF his pr, sent trouble rs will be his many
friends throughout the county, aud we trust
that he may fad speedy and permanent relief.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Handk's for Children.

Children. White All Linen liemmed Hand
kefch,.fs, enlored borders, s, 81 and SC. each
Children w bite ll-lin-n Hemsiitehed Hand
k.rehes solorrd borders, /! inch hem, 10 and
l23r. each.
Children White All Linen ilemstitched
HIudkerrbisfs. embroidered in colors, Is:
each : FOR 25c
ChiIdrsu' White All, Liaen H. ms'trhed and
Ss.llopsd Edge Handkerchlsfs, handsomely
embrui .ettd 10 v bite nd culors only CSC each
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
]. A. Griiesbauer,
435 Ninth st., near E,
Washington, D. c
TAILORING IN ALL ITS BRACHES DONE
IN TIE BEST MANNER.


I,HE farm known as "PYES" adjoining
1 GIymont, lmm-oIs,e possession can be
given. Said farm comprises 500 or more acres
Of and we'll wooded, wst-red snd fenced, with
good D~ cling House and numerous outhoases
Ihereupou There - al abundance Of good
arabic op-n grouni tor cultivation.
For terms apply 10
". n. TOLER. Agent,
No 6ps F ~ y. W,
or ihi. ufkce Wssbington, ID. {.
NOV Al
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Grand Jury Report.

By an oversight on our part the report OF
the late grand jury was not Published in our
regular report Of court proceedings, and as
several parties have requested as to lay this re-
port before the readers Of the TINES on account
of the admoution it contains to those parties,
in every section OF the county, who persist in
hunting on Sunday, in direct violation of law,
We this week publish the report in full for the
benefit Of all:
To the Hanable Judges of the Circuit Court /:
We, the Grand Jurors Of this November
Term" 1856, respectfully report to your honors
that we have carefully Investigated all eases
brough, to our knowledge. and that we have
visited the Jail, Ms required by law. and found
it Gle. n and in good condition, with the excep-
ton Of a few window lights broken out, some
plaster OF aud some bricks Dose in the wall
over. the entrance door We respectfully recon-
mend that these needed repairs be doae at once ,
We regret 70 say that in every district in the
the county the Sabbath law has been violated
by persons cunning and notwithstanding re-
ports of guns have been heard, we have failed
to get any witness to testify TO seeing mau
with gun and game on said days. We there
fore recommend tina: You give such Judicial
warning to our citizens generally that this
serious annoyance TO our people. throughout
the county, can be prevented. We do nov re.
specifically ask to be discharged.
WM. H. GRAY, FOREMAN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
POSITIVE PROOFS.


In other advertisements we have said that the
rheumatism. and ell its attendant aches aud
pains. These are simply Plain Facts. We now
present some Positive PrOofss
Could one ask anything more 10 the pointthnn
this from Mg. II. EAASUEL. a prominent met
chant of Brookfield. No who Writes Feb ~. NJ
when in EuroIe, two years a1o. iTicd hsrd 10
buy the receipt of this very remedy also told Col
Theobpld to get II for At al!uust any Price ont
neither Of succeeded l. myself. suffered with
Rheumatism for years and spent HUNDREDS OF Dol,
lars, but never got any permanent relief unul
tried tins since them tn.er two years nov, have
not suffered the least. l K ow IL i good thing.
II viii take like wndfre, Now want the agency
for Ave States"
Here Ii another from nearer home. Mr. J. d.
WHITE is Q leading business man OF Boonlsourg
Pa. His grandfathe over - years old. has been
great sufferer from Rheumatism. Nov. ~ 1888,
Nh WHITE writes us:
Have read your circular. The country Is full
any remedy b., merit until il IS tired hy Grand,
father il such q sufferer that he would gladly slvo
for sfsgfe day. r,i,J, ten mes your JriCe Tor
your house would keep any thing without merit"
DEC q. he says: - My grandfather pronounces
the Russian Rheumatism Cure first class success:
He u not relieved one day only. but altogether"
If you doubt either of these statements, write
the parties; they'll gladly answer any inquiry
We have plenty of it. however. ltmakes quite
Q little book. We send it free TO ai who ask
As yet IL not TO be found Ut tho stores. but can
only BE- had by enclosing the price. aud addressing
the American proprietors.
PFAElzER BROS, & CO.
0l0-621 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Price Il R nssste re iae @s1s
ONE BOX DOES THE BUSINESS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs.

Fancy Brocade Silk Hsndkerenieis, over 100
styles aud eoloiiue., representing the largest
and test assortment ever of-rej 10y us Rich.
hsrmoniEng combinations in prsdo mating
shades of tx hi aud dark iues, graens card,n Al
old gold. sapphire and scarlet. SOC. 65., 75c
SIDE, 81, 81 IS, 81 so, 81 IS aud 81
White Broeaded Silk Handkerchiefs, SOC,
S2Ic 75c., SHE, 81, las 81 so, Sl.75, 81
81 sal 81 81! and 50 each.
White China Six Hrmstitched Hlndkerchisfs
extra qualities, inch hem 20 inch, 37lc.; %
inch, soc; "a inch, 6lic 49,, s7le., 81, ST..
10. 81. Is each.
White China Silk liemstitched "initial
H~ndkerchie;s, ~ inch square, , inch hem
ha adsoms wreath around the embroidered let
t.rs. Unly 81 each.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10

= sNUeF.
The go-ahend c'o,hiers, Oehm Son, offer
for a sh,rS time a genuine Waterbury Watch
with every cash purchase excee ling Sll.99.
For particulars refer to advertisement IN
another column. 2! 3 story warehouses, Cor.
P, art and H mover streets. Brimful of bargains
in Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
MEMS
"Initial' Handkerchief.

Mems white All Linen L nlauadried Initial"
H.mstitched Handkerchie:s. large. handsomely
hand embroidered letters. two inch hem, equal
to the 33G grade when washed, only zoe. each :;
6 for 81 so.
Men. White AIl-Linen Cambria l. ,undrisd
'rIni,ial" Hem.titched Handkerchiefs. fancy
Ia nd I'm bro idered letters. Inch hem, fine
quslit,, only 3Sc. each 6 for s. 90.
Mems White All-Linsn Lawn l.aunired
"Iniiisr' H-ms'itch.d ilandkerchirfs, large
hand -em hroider,d letters, two inch hem superb
quality. on'v soc er,h for SAT-
Aens White All Linen Canhric LRundried
Initial" Colorrd Bori.red llemsiitched Hand
kerchiefs three eghths inch hem, handsome
colored letters only 37i each . for -,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10

=. TO APPRENTICESHIP TIMES hari,tg a
larger circulation then any other paper among the
intelligent farmers and business men of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
insert their announcements in is columns. Send
for card rates, ,0hich to,c any other paper
i. Southern Maryland. to say nothing about circula-
tten.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1887 of the sterling Medical
Annual, known as Hostetter's Almanac, is now
ready, and may be obtained, free Of cost, Of
druggists and general country dealers IN all
parts of the United States, Mexico. and indeed
in every civilized portion of The Western Hem
isphere This Almanac has been issued rsgu
larly at the commencement of every year for
over one-ffth of a century. 1t combines. with
the soundest practical advice for the preserva-
ton and restoration Of health, large amount
OF interesting and Amusing light reading, and
the calendar, astronomical calculations, chro-
biological items, &c, are prepared with great
care, and will be found entirely accurate. The
is ne Of Hostetter's Almanac for 1883 viii! prob.
ably be the largest edition of n medical work
ever published in any country. The proprie-
tors, Messrs. Hostetter h Co., Pittsburg, Pa,
on receipt OF a two cent stamp, will forward n
copy by mail to any person who cannot pro-
cure one in bis neig hborhood.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-12-10
Snow Storm.

SNOW Storm
When our people arose on Sunday morn
ing and foand the ground covered with the
mantle Of purity which had so silently fal-n
during the night previous and which so.tened
the rugged spots in mother earth and lent
5 .asonable ami even cheering aspect TO aiairs.
tae tearts and feelings of all were rather edited
than ether wise. Tor, although the weather con-
.inued misty and hazy and snowy, still there
was no great ffi,utly in getting al out, and
our daily avecations could De attended TO as
usual withou, serious inct nsenience, and as
winter and >now are insrparably connected it
hardly seems like winter until snow falls How
ever, these feeling under~ ent y radical change
" Ell on Tuesday morning We arose and found
the ground covered with = foot tr more Of the
beautiful, with drifts piled high around door
ways and ia most frequented paths and with
the atmosphere still hnzy and thick with the
little v hite fakes VIII Oh ca me untireingly and
increasingly in their steady march from above.
Then it was that the incon veniencs of snow
storms was felt. When stock bad TO be attended
by wading waist deep in snow drifts, when the
woodpile could only be reached by clearing Cd
foot of snow, and when tra,e! could only lie
accomplished on horseback, and even then
with much laundering, slipping, cussing and
difficulty, the inconvenience Of snow blzz ,rds
was seusibly felt and perhaps the 2ladness with
which we view the first snow fail of winter be-
c,nes much modified But tn q lit 10 an il
wind which blows nobody good, " and now as
the track has b. C ,me beaten our ads and lasses
are enjoying the snow by dashink around iu
the merry jingle Of thu sleigh hels Should
the weather continue rs Mt present. there 10 lit.
tie doubt but that the present .n'w will re
IN lin with Us until Christmas or even logger
as the ground was hard frozen a. 4 in excellent
condition for receiving this snow Lefore it fell
This too should he cheering 10 farmers for il is
n genera ~ accepted trnism that much snow in
winter makes fine wheat crop in the spring