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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-05-27

1t is reported that little mint will keep
rats and mice out of house. If . person
owned mint Of ordinary size, it would
probably keep the wolf from the door,"
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Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, cured his
stammering by having his mouth full of
who have cured their hoarseness by an oc-
casional dose Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
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Tho Retiring Marshal.

Hon. H. r. Denny who retires from
the position of U. S. Marshal of Min
nesota is New Highlander by birth
who left his eastern home and came to
Minnesota in 1858. Mr.. Denny's home
is at Carver, Minnesota, about 80 miles
from St. Paul, where he is engaged in
mercantile pursuits. He held his office
for four years, his term expiring last
February: He was temporarily reap
pointed, though he did not desire it, to
serve until his successor was confirmed.
Rumor has it that he has political as
pirations in congressional war.
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HISTORY OF THE WEEK.

The house committee on public lands has
authorized favorable report upon Mr..
Payson's bill to prohibit non-residents and
aliens from acquiring or holding land or
cal estate in the territories. The purpose
to break up the system Of foreign land
'ordism said to be in operation to starting
axteut in several of the territories.
There are now 400 unconfirmed nomina-
ions, about us having been confirmed and
3rejected. The senate Is clearing up the
make q clean thing Of it within few weeks.
J. W. Craig of New York, one of the
:argest dealers in oil in the country has
failed. He went short from $1,12 to 80
cents and then turned BULL Oil dropped
to 20 cents and he failed.
AID. Jaehne, ex-alderman of New York
City, has been convicted of bribery In the
Broadway railroad matter and sentenced
20 nine years and ten months at Sing Sing
prison.
President Cleveland has purchased a
summer residence near Washington for
s2l 900. 1t is o1 the Tarrytown road and
A printer nnmed John Henry has been
arrested in Chicago for circulating a call
FOR another anarchist meeting. He de.
clares that more bombs will be thrown"
Maxwell who is on trial for the murder
Of Preller at st. Louis says he killed him
ny giving an overdose Of chloroform in
order to perform surgical operation.
The congressional telephone committee
has decided to take no moro evidence rel
alive to the validity Of the Bell patent but
will prepare report in about ten days.
DR.. Dio Lewis, famous as author and
health reformer. died at his home at Yon-
kers, N. Y, of erysipelas on the 21st inst.
He was 60 years old.
Col. John B. Folsom, grandfather OF the
young lady who is to marry President
Cleveland, died on the 10th at his home in
N. Y. State.
TIE Senate has confirmed Mrs. Thompson
postmistress at Louisville Notwithstanding
the big meeting held in opposition.
Gen. Durbin Ward, the veteran Demo-
cratic politician of Ohio, died on the 22nd.
BE was nearly 70 years old.
Prof Timothy Dwight has been chosen
president of Yale College vice President
Porter resigned.
Considerable damage was done at Du-
buque, Iowa, on the 18th, by a hail storm.
W. NJ. Springer of ILL.,, has been renomin-
ated for Congress for the seventh time.
Ex-Ald Jaehne has been put to work in
the laundry at Sing Sing.
Stephen Pearl Andrews the socialistic re-
former is dead.
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THE OLD WORLD

AnA OAD "OnAA
A Loldon telegram of the 23nd SAYS: All
political sects agree that the dissolution OF
parliament is inevitable. Attention is now
ceDtering upon the preparations for the
general election. The Liberal agents re.
port complete Idisorganizatlon of party
lines in the electoral districts, but state
that majority of the caucuses continue
to adhere to MIR. Gladstone. The strongest
which has developed among Scotch Liber.
al associations, hitherto considered the
most faithful of the premier's supporters,
The appeal of the Irish Presby terians for
protection against threatened Catholic
Nominations has undoubtedly had its in.
fluence upon the Scotch mind. Thirty
four Scotch members of the house of com
mons have thus far joined the Chamber
lain faction, while twenty eight are pledged
to MIR. Gladstone. The chaos into which
parties are lapsed makes it impossible to
predict the result Of the dissolution. 1t is
TO the country will not be definitely for ap-
proval Of his home rule bill, but will be
limited simply to the question of creating
subordinate legislative authority in Ire
land. There seems to be absolute conf
dence in government circles that the coun-
try will return majority in favor of home
rale principle.
The infant son of the queen regent
was christened at Madrid on the 22nd. The
ceremonies were witnessed by archbishops,
bishops and priests, members of the royal
family and government and municipal Of
ticials The pope was represented by the
Papal nuncio. A great number of promi-
nent Spaniards, diplomats and others were
also present. The ceremonies were mag
uificent in detail.
Don Carlos has published a manifesto re
pudiatiDg the infant son of Queen Christina
as the rightful SUCCESSOR to the throne OF
Spain. He declares he never will renounce
his own rights to the throne.
Germany has issued an edict suppressipg
socialists.
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SENATE, May 22-Not in session.
HOUSE, May 22-Mr. Regan reported
back the Senate Cullen interstate com
merce bill with a substitute which is SUBJ
stautially the congenial Regain bill. The
remainder of the session was devoted to
discussing the free ship bill.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Local BrevitteS.

Mr.. Gerard H. Turner is visiting his
brother, E. d. Turner, near this town.
DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron will
hardes your muscles and make yous rong
Miss Emma Hyde. from Annapolis, is
visiting the family Of her brother, L. NJ.
Hyde in this town.
Mr.. P. II Muschette, of Baltimore, has
been visiting at Dr.. j. T. Diggess this
week. He is looking we'll.
Our fishermen report great scarcity OF
crabs. The cold wea her and hard freezes
of last winter are said to have killed them
out.
Mr.. John w. Gray, The proprietor of
Chapel Point, took out his license this
week and that resort IS now ready for oc-
cupancy.
Both the county and school commission
ers will meet here next Tuesday. The
first to receive supervisors reports and the
latter teachers reports.
An interesting communication from n
farmer in the coanty on the tariff" has
pear in our next issue.
game OF base ball wi ! be played at
Brentland tomorrow between the Brent.
land and Port tobacco zines. A good
game may be expected.
The July term of Court begins on Mon
day week. As usual in the intermediate
terms the deckets are short and court will
he in session but few days.
I Farmers have been busy tbreshing 'hei:
wheat and getting it into market this
week. The yield is generally good al
the ugh prices still continue low.
Mr.. F. w. Weems, whose serious Hines:
we noted last week, p still confined to his
bed and his condition is considered pre-
carious by his physician and friends.
A festival WI b charades and tableaux il
in course of preparations by the young
folks of Bryantown, for the benefit Of the
Catholic Church at that place. 1t will oc
cur early in August.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Mr. compton to the Front.

1t is a qualification to our pride to know
that Southern Maryland is once more recog-
nized in the Halls of Legislation at Washing
ton. AS showing the position which Mr..
Compton has taken, so soon after his appear
ance among the Representatives of great
country. we refer to the fact that in his leading
editorial of last weeks issue Of Harper $
Weekly Mr.. George W. Curtis picks out Mr..
Compton as one Of the leaders on the Demo
cratic side Of the House in the anti civil service
fight. No reasonable man would expect .
compliment from Mr.. Curtis to an antiCivil
Service enserat, nor does Mr.. Curtis in the
editorial referred to do SO, at the same time he
picks Compton out as target for his civil
service guns and ranks him among the prom
ineHt politicians" Of the country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
4 Watch fsr Nothing

This seems an absurd assertion 10 make
but IT is sos0lu ely trae-one OF the Baltimore
Clothing houses has made az arrangement
with tie Waterbury Watch COMPANY, xhch
-nahl~s then 10 present, for short lime, thv
latest improvement in sien-~rniing watches
GRATIS To each cash purchaser to the amount of
Sl2 90 or over We aiiud- ia Uehu i Son the
well known Ciot.ieGs for men aad bUts. PCrtt
and Hanover STREETS. those elething = sell
knoNn 10 NEST Of Our readers
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

I@ The Subscription price OF The
TINES is 81. per annum # paid IN
advance or at any time wtthim the cur
rent gear; If not Paid vithin the gear
$3.50 aciU be Invariably charged, a.
always heretofore, and from this rule
no exception will be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Dress Goods Must Go.

This depar tment suffers most, and better
bargains than we are now showing have
sever been tffered. 1t will pay you to buy
now for several seasons Is come. A sample
lot of the numerous reductions read every
item
80 inch Canvas Boucle, was soc, surplus
stock price size per yard.
SO inch all. wool Albatross, was Soc,
surplus stock price 37sc per yard.
42-ineh Boucle Cloth, was 81, surplus
stock price soc Ter yard.
SO -inch Figured Canvas Cloth. was Use,
surplus stock price SOC per yard.
42-inch Lace Canvass Cloth, was 75e,
surplus stock price SOC per yard.
42-nch all wool Etamine, was 75c, sur
plus stock price SOC per yard
4O-inch Beucle Suiting, WAS 81 surplus
stock price 75c per yard.
So inch Blarney Cloth, mixed, was 75c.
surplus stock price 629c per yard.
42-inch Checked Gauzaline, was 81, sur
plus stock price 75c per yard.
54-inch Camel's Hair Homespun, was 81,
surplus stock price 75c per yard.
81 inch all wool Trlcots, were 81, sur
plus stock price 75c per yard.
54-inch Twilled Suilings, were $l.25,
surplus stock price 81 per yard.
81 inch Diagonal suitings. were ST. Is
surplus stock price ST per yard
" r.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

TO ADVERIISERS-THE TINES having q
larger circulation thtssa any other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business of Charles
County, offers superior inducements to advertisers
to insert their in its columns. Send
for card rates. ,yhich lo,p any other paper
Southern Maryland. to say nothing about ci'cnla-
ion
Married.
Michael Fahey and Miss Helen Quenzel, a
young couple veil know in this neigh borhood,
were quietly hurried IN the parlor OF the resi-
deace at St. Thomas's on Wednesday evening
last by Rev. Father Rensud in the presence of
q few invited friends. An informal reception
was held the SAFE evening at the residence Of
the brides mother in this town which was well
attended and at which the happy pair received
the hearty and sincere congratulations of their
many friends. We mingls eurs with the rest,
and trust that the clouds Of adversely may
never darken the pathway of the now happy
twain but that peace, JOY and prosperity may
ever be their portion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Great Sale of Mems and Boys Clothing

1t sometimes happens that enterprising
houses manufacture TOO much stock, and then
comes the puhlic's great opportunity. This is
the case with Oehm l. Son, the Baltimore
Clotbiers, Pratt and Hanover street, a.d they
are advertising great mark down OF all stock
to less than one half the prices similar goods
are sold for elsewhere. In addition TO this for
y short time the Genuine Improved Waterbury
Watch is presented gratis with each cash
purchase of Sl2 90 or over. Intending pureh-
asers are advised to male N early call rs the
saving effected on one purchase will repay The
cost Of long railway fare.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
An Active Graiu Market.

After the holiday recsss the grain merch-
ants went actively to business on Tuesday.
Over %, 900 bushels Of new Maryland and
Virginia wheat were sold on the Baltimore
Corn and Flour Exchange. few SIN Ill lots
OF choice were sold at SO cents TO nillers. but
shippers paid only "a to IS cents for good to
prime Ful,z Fair sold at 81 TO SO cents, and
very common at IS 10 80 cents The shippers
who bought freely last Friday s-r- no, in the
market, and the prices sagged Oh for want OF a
shipping demand. The feature in the grain
market was the marked advance is we<tern
wheat since the close on Friday. Wheat for
August delivery closed on Friday At s33 cents
and closed OBJ Tuesday at s75 TO ssi Septem
Der, 81 on Friday and So TO Ssh for the closed
on Tuesday. The advance caused an active
stir on the Exchange, and there was II call fer
more margins and a buying to cover short
sales The news from Chicago was to the eject
that the unfarvorable reports of the spring
wheat crop and the drought in the West occs-
stoned the advance.--Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
" ATERBURf WATCH,
to every C,sa Purchaser o:
$1,000

or epsards. the watch !, presented free gratis.
The Clothing for Nea suI BOYS. is guaranteed
cheaper thaa similar Goods eau Be purchased
'or elsewhere. Natoly pays an Extra c-ai fsr
Clothing on seeouoi Of be Watch P'i e. are
the same With the Watch. or ~i;ho.t Every
body who has bought oar Clothing, kaows its
reliability aud general excellence sud mos;
people are posted a. 20 the merits 81 the Wafer
bury Watch Aswe st.li present 'tis Sow
.nr onl, FOR = short Iiu'r. an early clu is IN
absolute ucccssity.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

The meteorological condition for the last
two months has been remarkable for humidity !;
of the 81 days, rain has fallen on 80. The
mean temperature was sc 9l-ls6o. In June
rain has fallen on fifteen days with seven
thunder showers. The warmest was the 18th,
SO degrees mean coolest, the 23rd, 81 degrees.
The greatest extreme for the month was 4s de-
grees, and on any enc day IS degrees. on the
18th. The mean temperature was IL. 50oo,
the lowest for several years; in June, 1885. the
mean temperature was II $50 degrees, and in
1884 it was 72-7-l5. During May rain f-l! on
eight.ea days. There were thirteen thunder
showers: frost on the 9Th warmest day, the
30-7s degrees; coolest, the lst-50 degrees {;
mean TEN perature for the month, So 81 50 de,
grees, and the greatest extreme was ~ degrees.
and the greatest extreme on oGe day % degrees
on the 27th. The me an temperature for May =,
1885, was I. degrees The past two mon II :
have been among the most remarkable for en-
favorable weather since The spring of 1897
when the sun was not seen in certain sections
for fourteen days.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

When Baby WA sick We gave her Castoria
When abe WAS Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss she clung to CsstoriA,
When she had Children, she gave them Cas,oriA
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Mail Order Department.

Mail orders for the above, or for any
goods in our line, will receive our prompt
personal attention. Should an, goods
purchased from US through the mail not
prove entirely satisfactory we will cheer
fully refund the money upon their return.
Give Us a trial order. Send for cata-
logue, now ready.
NOTE.-We will prepay express
on all packages amounting to $40, and
over to any part Of the country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Cold Weather In July.

Cold Weather In July.
DeVoe, the Haekelsack weather prophet,
makes the following predictions for this month ::
"July will enter with heavy thunder showers,
clearing OF cool on the I'd. Those who desire
to enjoy their fireworks had better touch them
of on Satu day, the Sd, for on the 5,h cold
rain storm is likely to set in, and it will be
more comfortable BY the 6resiGe thar out doors.
1t will rem lin cool until the 10Th Then it will
grow very bot. Farmers she uld cut their bay or
grain on the 9th, 10th and l2Ih. About the
18th very heavy thunder showers will occur
over a large portion of the United States, with
tornadoes in Michigan AMI in Geor. ia. AS
soon as farmers in this State get through with
their harvest they should pillow up heavy sod
and plant melons. for September will be ex-
c-edpgly hot and dry-jusi the kind OF weatbs'
which me Ions require. There viii! be two cold
northeast storms in July, which will seriously
affect the merchants, one between the 9Th and
sth and the other between the l4,h and 10th"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Mems Wear Department.

35c. quality of Mems Isle Thread Half
Hose, in Black, Navy Blue and Seal Brown,
is offered as special bargain, at
ONLY 25 CTS. PER PAIR.
Possibly no more at this price when these
are pOne
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Lace Curtain Department.

We have just opened 100 dozen White
Nottingham Lace Curtains. which sold last
fall at 81 IS; this spring, at SOC. As a
special bargain we offer them at the alb
SurdlY low Price of Goo. per pair.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

A compara,iv i've statement has been made TO
the health officer by the Inspector OF marine
products, showing the increase of shad and
decrease Of herring during the season as fol.
lows: Number of sbad landed at Washington
from March 10th, 1886, to June 10th. 1885, in
elusive, 1901 shipped by steamer Sue to
Baltimore, 4s, 900; shipped by steamer Corcoran
TO Baltimore, $500 landed in AleAandris, Va,
34,sl7; sold and salted on different shores, 6,
s00-total 275,422 showing an increase over
the spring Of 1885 of III, 745. Number Of her
ring landed in Washington from March 18th,
1889, to June 10th inclusive. 1915. 473; ship
ped to Baltimore by steamer Sue, $50 0OOi sold
in Alexandria, 3.s79. 1874; sold on the shores
and from trap-nets, 400, o00-totnl, 3,544,.
797, falling of from 1885 of 952 222 herring.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Cele braitng the Fourth.

Last Sunday being July 4,h, the 10th
anniversary of our nations birth, the event
was duly celebrated on the following day, Mon
day the 5th Except at the excursion resets
alorg the river the day was quietly spent in
our county, but many of our citizens availed
themselves Of the amusement and recreation
afforded at the river resorts. The largest
crowd and by far the most patriotic celebration
that we have bad in the county for some years,
was at Marshall Hall, where the management
had made excellent preparation for The enjsy-
ment and qualification of their guests. 1t is
.stim tied that fully 1900 or SOC people had
gathered here to h, ar the addresses Of those
Congrsssm men who had been advertised to spe"k,
aud lhs good order that prevailed with ibis
large assemhIage speaks will for the and
energy Of the managers. The meeting was
organized 10y selecting our genial and hand
some deputy clerk, Mr.. John T. Davis, as
chairman, and on assuming the position lie
made few pPy and appropriate remarks.
Addresses were then made by Congress men
Compton, of Maryland, Curtin, Of Pennsyl-
vaaia, and Mohan, of Nevada. Senator
VOORHEES, and some Of the other speakers were
unable to attend, but their absence was scarcely
missed in view of the able and brilliant ora
tons delivered by those speakers who were
present. Dancing was induged in in the spac
iou< pavilion, and q substantial dinner and
simple refreshments were to be had during the
entire day. We give elsewhere full descrip
noe of how the day was spent there.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09


vacant scholarship for this county al
present exists in the ST. Nary's Female Semi
nary The scholarship entities the holder to
board aud tuition in the institution free for
three ears and is most desirable place for
some young lady of the county. The scholar
ship will he led by the board of county com
mission.rs some time mex, noAth. An exam
,a,ou of the applicants for the place will be
held by Mr.. A. W. Nssle the county school
examiner, OF which due notice will hereafter
be given, though the board Of commissioners
will reserve to themselves the right TO appoint
any applicant who may pass the examination.
and it is there intention to bestow the scholar.
ship on some young lady who will appreciate
the value of an education and is not pecuniarily
able t, Ply for the same. We advise our
young lady rea lers to brush up their knowledge
during this m ,nth AMI strive to obtain this
educational advantage.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Black Goods Department.
Silk Department.
White Suit DEPARTMENT.

We have already sold nearly IS many
we sold all Of last season We are get
ting the upper hand of the white suit trade.
Made Correctly, two and three pieces, plain,
medium and deliberately embroidered
Prices, 81 90, S4.75 500. Sc 90, ST 90,
$500, $3.50, Sll 90, So so, $500, SIT
so, $50 90 and S25 90 per suit
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Belt Department.

Belts are worn more than ever, and We
are displaying big stock, comprising
Canvas, Leather and Alligator, at very
low priceS
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Wash Goods Department.

Somebody else's less not ours. Just
opened so pieces Plain Navy Blue and
Black French Satteens. Should be 33c.,
ONLY27 CTS. PER YARD.
Figured Crazy Cloths were really in
tended for next summer, think. Dc
you wish 70 be ahead of the fashion?
ONIYI7 CTS. PER Y1RD
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Ribbon Department.

''Sashes the rage" and becoming
more universally worn every day. We cffer
Sash Ribbons, in Newport and Oriental
Blocks, and Noires, in Black and colors,
inch TO ! !, from
75c to 81 so PER YARD
None can have better, nor cheaper, con-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09

M0Oe MS Escape.
A white man named Hartman employ ed
in the timber business near Pisgat, was on
Tuesday last committed to Jail BY Justice Dun
n'ngton on the charge of arson for the burn
ing o. Eofman's mill in Virginia some months
ago. Hartman was held on the testimony Of
some witnesses from Virginia, who me over
and gave testimony against hiSa al the hearing.
and Was committed to the jail at Port Tobacco
to await requisirion from the Virginia author
tiles. While on his way TO Port Tobacco in
charge Of Constable Thaddeus Welch, Harri-
man jumped from the buggy in which he was
riding ia company with the constable and
made his escape. All Efforts at pu' suit on the
part Of Constable WEIGH proved unavailing
and it is understood that Hartman took the
midday train al La Plata the same ay and
went up the road.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09
Embroidery Department.
Glove Department.

For driving, shopping, boating, seashore,
mountain and ''all around wear, we offer
Ladies' 6-button Mousqueta,e Chamois
Skin Gloves, worth fully 81,
lNL Y IL OTIS Der Y1PQ