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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Preseut La.t EveDiDp.

The employees of B. A. Booth, partner of F. S. Andrew, presented MT. Booth with gold-headed cane as token of their regard. The affair was extremely pleasant to all con eerned
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
New Years Presen,

That distressing disease, the piles, is speed fly relieved and cured by Ayers pills
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

Slippers Given Away At half price for the next ten days. d30 If BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

Boys and Girls, Indestruct1ble Shoes. Hard to wear out, the strongest and cheap est shoe in the world to be had only of
 BOLTON & NEELY
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Ladies, Party Slippers.

Phlegm loosened by using Dr. Roberts Cough Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cher y. The ball room belle uses Cream Japonica. '
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

Five hundred of the newest pants patterns to select from made in latest styles in six hours notice from $5 upward.
 J. KAIsER'S,
 367 State street. Warm Lined Shoes. Hand made, just the thing for cold or ten der feet, S1. 50 pair up.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

White Kid Button Boots and Slippers. Full assortment in all widths and sizes. We.will sell them very cheap.
 BOLTON & NEELY Rubber Shoes. All styles at 30c.a pair until January II.
 RoT ToN &
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

A Present For Everybody.
 The truth A beautiful and valuable pres
 ent worth twenty-five cents given away with ten cent package of Virgin salt to introduce it. This, without doubt, is one of the best
 offers ever made These presents are now on exhibition by some of the leading grocers. Call and see them. al Inn
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
A Pastor,s NItnd Broken.

The Rev. George w. Anderson of Paw tucket, R. l., well known in Norwich, disap- peared from home on the 21st inst, and " as found in hospital in New York during the week in a demented condition. He was taken home, but fears are entertained that Ina ic y,arpo a11aotIu
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
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FefS0na1
 Martin A. Coates, a VI ell known citizen of New London, is seriously i'll.
 Owing to the illness of Mrs. Serene s. Bushnell, of 26 Clark street, she will be un- able to receive calls to-day.
 Jacob Benjamin, of Norwich, arrived home in that city this week from the Island of St. Helena, after three months absence.
 Colonel John G. Healy was busy receiving congratulations yesterday on his new ap- pointment. He leaves for Washington next Tuesday.
 The Misses Belle and Emma Mcdonald have gone to Washington, D. O., to visit their brother, D. A. Mcdonald, manager of the Fowler Spring Lead Hook company.
 Dr. Henion of Rochester, New York, is about to move his family to New Haven. He will make his home at the Tontine Hotel for the present. He was here several years ago and his decision to become one of our resi- dents will be agreeable to all his old friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

In satin and kid, all colors, plain and em- broidered, direct importation from France, will be sold very cheap.
 BOLTON & NEEIY
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Nominations for officers of the Boards of Aldermen and COuncflmen-Ex- ceIIent SelectfORs-The Commissions CTS to be Selected Tomorrow Even. Ing.
 The Republican caucuses for the nomina- tion of officers of the Boards of Aldermen and Councilmen were held last evening. The joint caucus of both boards, which was held in the Council chamber at 8 o'clock, was call ed to order by Alderman Hugh Daley. MT. Daley stated to the convention that Tn ls- suing the call he did not state that members of the police and fire boards and Board of Public Works would be placed in nomina- tions, from the fact that he knev Alderman Dickerman was absent from the city and probably would not be home in time to at tend the caucus this evening. He said it was desirable that all of the Republican All dermen should be given an opportunity to be heard on these important nominations, and he had therefore suggested that the AL dermen, when they adjourn, do so to meet again on Saturday evening
 The roll of the Republican Aldermen and Councilmen-elect was then called and busl- ness proceeded. Alderman Graves was chosen chairman of the joint convention and Councilman Bishop secretary.
 The nomination of an Assistant City Clerk being first in order, Alderman Trowbridge nominated Jason p Thompson, while Coun- cilman Palmer nominated Theodore H. Mac donald.
 The chair appointed Councilmen Palmer and Burritt tellers.
 An informal ballot resulted as follows: Whole number of votes -24 Necessary for a choice. B l.. Il.
 On motion the ballot was made formal and the nomination of MT. Macdonald was made unanimous.
 A formal ballot for Sealer of Weights and Measures was next taken and John Brom- ham being the only person named for the position, he received the entire vote of the convention and was declared nominated.
 The joint caucus was then dissolved, the Aldermen retiring to their chamber and the Councilmen remaining as they were.
 ALDERMAN1c CAUCUS.
 The Aldermanic caucus was called to or der by Alderman Dailey. Alderman Trow- man Whitmore as secretary.
 The nomination of president of the Board being first in order Alderman Graves nomi- mated Alderman Trowbridge.
 MT. Trewbridge declined the proffered honor, saying that he preferred to be lay man in the Board rather than it's presiding officer MT. Trowbridge was prevailed up- on to withdraw his declination and then re- ceived the unanimous nomination.
 On motion of Alderman Whitmore, Alder man Graves was nominated for member of the Board of Finance.
 On motion of Alderman Blakeslee, Alder man Trowbridge was nominated for city director of the New Haven and Derby rail road
 Alderman Whitmore placed John Galla- gher in nomination for page. The nomina- ton was seconded by Alderman Wines and the young man was nominated unanimously.
 After nominating Alderman Daley as chairman of the caucus committee the eau GUS adjourned until next Saturday evening at bo1 ' o,nlocLr
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
ORGANIZING THE LEGISLATURE.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 50, ISoo Dear Sir-You have been elected a mem Der of the house of representatives of 1886, and you are reported in the newspapers to have been elected 8 Republican. The house will be organized at 10 o'clock in the morning of Wednesday, January 6. It is very important that every Republican mem Der shal1 be in his seat promptly at that hour. The absence of few, mem bers might change the political com plexion of the organization of the house. On two occasions within nine years snow storms on the day before the organiza- ton have kept several members away from the caucus and the organization. The caucus of the Republican members will be held in the haff of the House Of Representatives It g. o'clock in the evening of Tuesday, January 5, at which time the Republican candidates for house officials will be nominated It is desirable that every Republican member should be present at the caucus. Will you not make it your business to start for Hart ford not letter than Tuesday morning, Janu ary 5! Yours truly,
 LYNDE HARRISON, Chairman Republican State Central Con-
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

New York & New England. President Charles P. Clark, of the New duties as president yesterday, the receiver ship having terminated.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

Ifthe President would take good advice
he would authorize correct statement
with reference to his intentions on the
subject of matrimony. Should he do this
be would set at rest at once all surmIses
and speculations, and relieve himself of a
great deal if not all of the embarrassment
which he has undergone in the matter
Certainly, If he purposes to enter on the
marriage state, as every one now believes,
there is nothing in it to be ashamed of,
AID as the head OF great nation like
this, the people nave some right to be in
formed of his intentions. 1t is the custom
for the marriages of rulers to be made
great public affairs. II the President does
not care to follow this custom, no proper
exception can be taken to it. He can, if
he so desires, be married in as private and
unostentatious manner as the humblest
citizen, but it will not be dignlfied for
him to undertake to have a runaway
match. Such an effort is bound to fail,
and will be sure to expose him to vulgar
and prying curiosity, from which he
would be exempt if he went about it in
straightforward, open manner. This is
the universal sentiment here and it is
strongly expressed on all occasions.
tinlOre Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

A civil service examination for he Bal
more custom house was he'd Saturday at
B, timore City College The candidates
examined numbered 166, Of whom Isl
stood for clerks, nine for assstan weigh
ers five for chief weighers and for qua
ger. The loca ex ,mincrs we're T. s.
Plummer, president Of the board; Charles
Wilson, secretary: W. J. Blair, and Mr..
Burns, liquidAtiug clerk under the naval
officer. Mr. Charles Lyman, member Of
the general civil service commission, was
present from Washington and conducted
the examination in dictation exercises.
The tests were in penmanship and arith-
metitic, Including interest, discount and
bookkeeping. and also in letter writing
and geography. he candidates for qua
gers and weighers also were asked techni-
cal ques ions as to the duties of those Of
fees. 1t will axe from four to six weeks
to examine the papers aud send the YER
dict TO each candidate To pass i is nee
essary to make 65 ia penmanship aud
mathematics, all who fall below that are
dropped The marks in other branches
increase or lower the average in peRman-
ship and mathematics All successful
candidates " no have been one year on The
list without appointment are dropped -
BGIfimOre Sun
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

At Washing on, Friday last, Mr.. Adams.
reported rom the appropriations commit
tee an urgent deficiency appropriation
bill, aud it was referred to the committee
of the whole. l. appropristes 1929 600
for public printing and Sc 900 900 for
pensions. In xpana'ie Of the deficiency
in the appropriation for pensions the com
missioner of pensions says that on May 8
there was to the credit of The appropria-
ton for pensions 1921 ,010. 1t is esti-
mated that sum of not less than $12,-
100000 will be required to meet the pay
ments on June next. There will, there
fore, in the appropriations for the payment
of army pensions he deficiency amount
ing to II 499.9S9. In addition to this
deficiency S1,000,00A will lie required TO
pay the increase provided for the act in
creaslng the pension of widows.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

The Philadelphia Times says that the
Hon. James G. Blaine is a Knight OF La
Dor.
| If that is SO, Mr.. Blaine enjoys pecu-
liar distinction among statesman; and if
it is not so, and he remains but Plumed
Knight, he is still eligible to become a
Knight of Labor
/ BY the constl uti0n of he order we be
licve that no one can be both 4 Knight
and II lawyer. This regulation has the eff
feet Of shutting the doors of he society a
ganst almost every one of the other emf
nent Presiden ial candidates for 1888.
TAX ing New York first, nei her our own
Evarts nor any 0Ae OF our three Democra-
tic magnat,s, Grover Cleveland, David
Bennett Hill, or William Collins Whitney,
can ever be Il Knight. Neither can Ed
munds. Lincoln, Huw cy. Harrison, Bay,
ard, Sherman. PAYNE, Carlisle, Holman,
| Morrison. Hoar. Boiler, or. last but not
least, John Alexander Logan, Maior- len
eral.
1t is sill an open question. however,
whether membership in the knights of
Labor Is p recommendation tor a Presi-
dental candidate, or the opposile.-N. Y.
SyB
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

Up to this date the President has in all
fees to the Sena'e. OF these LOO have
been confirmed and only ID rejected. The
remaining 400 will be disposed Of in a
comparatively short time, and il is not
expected hat the proportion of reflections
will be increased. The nominations of
Mr.. Cleveland, therefore, are treated every
whit as well 10y republican Senate as if
made by an executive of their own party.
The Pennsy lvania nominations it had been
anticipated would meet with much objec-
ton, but of the entire $50 sent in all have
been confirmed with but two or three ex-
ceptions, and these are still pending and
will go through.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28
The Commissioners Accounts:

In its report published elsewhere the
grand jury refers to its examination of the
books of the late board of County Com
missioners and to the evidence of criminal
negligence revealed by the examination.
The evidence is thought not to he suffi-
cient IN its present undeveloped shape to
sustain a conviction, and for that reason
the report says no indictments were found.
The Grand Inquest recommends, how
ever, that an investigation be made by the
States Attorney, jointly with the attorney
to the present board of Commissioners,
assisted by an expert il necessary, with
view of developing the evidence of negli-
gence for future Grand Jury.
The unfruitfu ness of past investiga-
tions which have been attempted or COM
menced in that behalf has had the effect
of greatly diminishing popular interest in
the matter and the people are inclined not
to expect much practical results from
these efforts. 1t is, however, of the high
est importance that public servants should
be required to give a srict account of
their stewardship, and wherever there is
we'll grounded suspicion of official irregu-
larities thorough and searching investi-
CATION should follow. Whenever it is un-
derstood that populations in office will be
tolerated and passed over without exami
nation By community,a principle dan
gerous to the public morals of the COM
mun;ty is established. 1t would be TAR
better for a community to bear the ex-
pense of a dozen fruitless Investigations
than that q single case of well-grounded
suspicion of official misconduct should he
permitted to pass uninvestigated. We
believe, therefore, that the recommends-
ton Of the Grand Jury should be COM
piled with, and that thorough investi-
cation of the books of the commissioners
office should be made.
1t will be seen that the Grand Jury con-
cur with the views expressed by the
TINES, that the irregularities shown in
the accounts of the boards of commission
ers in late years do not result necessarily
from the present system of making the
levy, but are attributable to a negligen,
or false admins ration of ths system.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28
Only Half Alive.

There are hosts Of men and women who to
coin phrase, are only half alive. That IS to
say, they have seldoin il ever any appetite,
are nervous. weak, figetty and troubled by
numberle-s small pains and aches. In the
presence of vigorous exGbcrant vitality they
seem mere pigmes. Such persons are usually
fond Of frequently dosing themselves, swal-
lowing in the course Of the year enough drugs
TO stock any apothecary's shop of average dl-
mensioRs. This, of cours, defeats instead of
fur,hering the end in view, viz the recovery
of health and vigor. We're they to seek il from
an unfaling source of vitality, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitcrs how different would be their
case. Then vigor would return TO their debi-
tated frames, the glow of health to their wan
cheeks, their trembling uncertain gait would
grow firm and elastic appetite, that grandest
OF all sauces, would give a relish for the daily
i0od, were it ever so coarse, and refreshing
sleep would crown The tasks of the day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28
The Trap Nets.

! Under the nom de plume OF "John smith
| in another column, valued subscriber
gives his views on the subject Of fishing
by trap nets, upon which the TINES com
mented editorially in the last Issue. We
hope that our correspondents suspicion of
partiality on our part 10 treating this
question may be removed by The pleasure
We have in laying his adverse views be-
| fore our readers. We are anxious that
every side of the question should be seen
and that fair and impartial conclusion
should be reached by an exhaustive and
unbiased examination before any inter-
ference should be exercised by the State
in the way Of legislation. 10 our article to
which LIE takes exception We referred to
the common law right of public fishing
in tide waters and the injustice and i'm
proprity of the legislature undertaking to
interfere and discriminate as between diff
ierent classes of fishermen, except IN 80
far as the pubic Interests actura ly re-
quire.
In view, however, of The great diminu-
ton in the quantity OF shad, perch and
other valuable food fishes in our river in
recent years, which seems TO be a general
ly conceded fact, and the fact that this
diminution seems to have been more man
ifest since the introduction of fishing by
trap nets, and Of the further fact that in
late years those FISH appear to have been
unusually abundant in the waters of the
Della ware, where trap net fishing formerly
existed but is now abolished by law, the
question of trap net fishing and its bear
ing upon the supply of food fish has
seemed to US, independently of the views
entertained by fishermen. to be one de-
maniing he attention and careful invest
igatien of the thinking people of our
State and IF Virginia. 1t has seemed to
us to be the duty of our people o exam
inc the history of trap net fishing in other
rivers and the causes which induced the
prohibitory legislation on the part Of the
States bordering on the Delaware.
We are free to admit that the manner in
which the trap nets operate to diminish
the supply Of fish, or to make the waters
in which they are numerous offensive to
certain fish, has never been shown to our
satisfaction. Our correspondent states as
a fact OF his knowledge positively that
they do not kill any young shad and We
are prepared to award full credit to any
fact which be so states. He incines to
the opinion that the apparent disposition
Of shad to avoid the Potomac in late years
will be found 10 result from other causes
then trap nets, to some of which he refers.
The whole subject is one requiring care
full investigation and We hope that in the
two years which will intervene before the
legislature meets again it will receive the
attention it deserves. We shall endeavor
in that time to learn something definite of
the history of trap net fishing in other
waters and lay it before the readers of the
TIMES. We shall be glad to have the
subject freely discussed in all its bearings
in our columns.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

Archbishop Gibbons st week received
an official document from Rome snnoune-
ing the intention Of the Pope 10 elevate
him 10 the cardina'ate at the next con
sistory. which will probably he held IN
June eth. The letter. which is written in
Italian aud signed by Cardinal Luigi C
obini the Papsl secretary OF safe. says
that the Pope, in comforting the honor on
Archbishop Gibbons. does SO in recogni-
ton Of his valuable services t. the church.
especially during the late p enary Cnun-
Gil; on sccount Of his personal friendship
for the American primate. ard IA a fur.
Their mark of his high appreciation OF the
great Republic OF the United States and
the Metropolitan See Of Baltimore Il
bad been the intention OF the Pope 10 have
conferred lie dignity on the Archbishop
in March last. hut the consistorv usually
he'd in fba. mnrth WAS postponed, and
the official notification therefore. withheld
until May 9th. the date OF Cardinal Jsco-
bini's letter Immediately after the con
sistory is held next month the little red
bat or 6iretuul, will be brought over from
Rome 10y two special ENJOYS, accompanied
by a member Of the Papsl Noble Guards.
Within a year after receiving the hiretum,
Archbishop Gibbons will he required to
visit Rome, and receive from the hands OF
the Pope hinse f the large red hat Until
the arrival OF the biretum the Archbishop,
who is now the y"unges. member Of the
college Of cardinals, will continue to wear
the purple: after that time. he will appear
only in scarlet robes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28

Representative Compton last week
secured the passage of the bill to relieve
ex-Postmaster Grafton Monroe. of Annap-
oils. To do this he had to obtain unani-
nous consent, an almost impossible feat
while Representative Beach, of New York,
is in the House. Mr.. Compton will, as
soon as an opportunity presents itself, en-
pass the bill providing for the erection OF
a public building at Annapolis.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-28
NO rICE.

V'lIE undersigned finding it impossible and
1 mprlctcahle to merch ,niSe under the old
credit system SO long established in this coun
ty. have concluded to adopt the cash or pro-
duce exchange exclusively, from and after May
LIST, 1886. We therefore tender to our custo-
mers our sincere thanks for the patronage so
literally bestowed upon US in the past, and
hope that under our proposed change in m u
ner Of business that will be able to give
better bargains and still retain your patronage
We are are prepared to give the hi hest market
prices for all kinds of country produce in ex-
change for goods. and will be pleased a, all
times to give to our friends and patrons the best,
bargains the trade can afford
Respectfully,
May LIST, 1886. P. A. SASSCER h son.
Waldorf, Nd.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-01-27
ABOUT MR.. CLEVELAND.
SOME STRONG FLOATING RUMORS
FORCl5LY DENIED
The President Has Received 70 Request
From the senate For Any Paper. Touch
ing Appointments--Hs Has Not Reoedsd
or Changed His Mind-GueSs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-There has been a
great deal published Of late respecting the
attitude Of the president in regard TO fur
nishing the senate with reasons for remov-
ing Federal offics holders; but the exact
facts in the csss appear to have been ex-
aggerated. The United Press has the very
best authority for the following statements
The president has received no communi-
cation or request from the senate for any
papers touching appointments or suepen-
sions, and has made no announcement or
stated to anyone what he wouli do il such a
request is made de has had no talk with
any Republican senator concerning the
matter, AMI has in no manner receded from
or changed his position.
requests for reasons for suspensions and
appointments have been made by some Of
the committees OF the senate through their
chairmen or clerks, Of the cabinet officers,
and they have responded with papers show
ing the fitDess Of the appointee, and with
the statement as yet they have not been di-
rected to furnish the presidents reasons for
his act Of suspension.
In the case of Armstrong, the suspended
internal revenue collector at Utica, N. Y,
the answer was substantially that the re-
moyal was made for the good of the public
service and in the exercise of the discretion
vested in him, the president. No other rea-
sons have been given. When the president
10 asked for reasons for his acts he will an
swer, and until then all announcements and
declarations as to his position may be re-
garded rs gueSses