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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
SPRING
1886,
NE w
DRESS GOODS.

ShaGes of The SOC. lot-Cafeoda, Ashes of
Rose, Sumac, Elephant Gray, Tan, Ecru, Quaker
Drab. Sage Brown, Goldeu Brown. O!d Gold,
Chocolate, 1t. and DIX. Grays, Seal and Havana
Brow MS Myrtle Green, Navy Bronze, Cardinal,
Garnet and Black. More coors than above for
reasons that many shade off little darker,
little lighter. By far the best line yet shown,
so cents per yard.
40 zach Homespuns at 59c--3 shades of
Brown, of Gray, Almond Havana, Tan and
Slate. A big moneys worth.
6 " COL TGicots, 81 90, in variety of as
sorted Checks and Mixtures and Bronze, Leather
Tobacco, Dark Havaaa, Almond, Beige, Pigon
Gray, 1t, Med. and DIX. Gray, Dark Green
and Navy. 1, 81 co per yard
As inch al Wool Cash,nere>, in Cream Cafeola
Royal Purple, Electric Blue, Almond Pigeon
Gray, Seal B own, Quaker Drab and Navy
Blue. These Cashmeics standard goods
and solo by Us the last fur seasons and are of
an excellent texture and beautiful finish. 45
inch, I5c per yard.
AZ inch all Wool Scotch Cheviots, genuine
Scotch mixtures and combinations OF broad and
narrow stripes, dlagonals and plain in rich
effects
~ inch Knirkerbocker' Suilings, rich mix
lures, in effects, produced by an informing
ling OF three or four coiors, in sort of pepper
and salt iashioa, one color pred omina ting 10
make be shade.
AZ inch Canvass Cloth, fabric destined to
become very popular. the warp is hard twisted,
and tue filing is ''>hotted" thread CT d, fer
tnt culors, producing an il animated effect.
The above goods t~ke prect deuce so far in
spring fabrics, and are we'll worthy The atten-
ton Of early buyers.
re- SEND FOR SAMPLES. ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

The damp weather of this week has fur
nished an excellent stripping season and our
farmers have generally awaited themselves of
it to prepare their tobacco crops for market
May farmers are done stripping and are now
only awaiting favorable opportunity TO DIS
pose of their crops. Tne crop in the county
both AS reg ,r,is quantity and quality is some
what above the average. 10 the eastern sec
ton of the c, ulty the last season proved TO be
a very favorable one for the growth o: this sta
pie and the quantity produced in that section
was ge ter tn u usual in the western section
the crop was shortened lay the drouth, but the
crop every here cured very prettiy and the
quality of Maryland toba eco this year will De
generally good. Upon the whole oar county
will send rather more tobacco than usual 10
market this year and the quality will be better
than far some years past.
The Baltimore agents o. the foreig tobacco
trade have been encouraging the planters with
tie hope Of good active market for their pro-
duet the coming season. Such of them as have
visited Annapolis during the session of the
Legislature, nave promised Eoou tIaus III
Mary land tobacco il The demands of the buyers
in regard to amendments of the inspection laws
were complied with. They said thut the good
quality OF last years crop had created a better
feeling abro.d in respect 10 the Mary and prs-
puction, and, with the State samples guaran-
teed according to their suggestion, We IN ght
look for some Improvement in the market for
our tobacco NV, as the guilty of this year ;
trop is decidedly better than that OF last year,
md as the demands. of this buyers respect 10
amend menrS of the inspection laws and the ad-
justment Of recl,matons have been fully com
piled with it is reasonable to look for some
improvement in the market for our staple crop
IN ing the coming season. Thi., if il prove 10
De true, will be welcome intelligence 10 eur
farmers; for the short crop of 1884 sn,alled a
long train Of embsrrasSments upon our tobacco
grower. which "A good market for the present
crop would d. mach to relieve The market
mas net yet faiii; opened aud the iRdIcations
thus far are not as favorable as they might be,
still ". are ind .ced 10 hope for good market
isrng the ming season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
We MAKE \ SPECIALITY OF
FRENCH ''MONOPOLE" BLACK
CASHMERE.

These Cashmeres are FIRST made in the gray"
cloth and then dyed in black, const quenty
their wearing qualities depend entirely upon
the weight, fnensss Of material, and superior
ity in texture of he gray cloth,
The beauty OF the color and last finish de-
ponds solely upon the care taken in the dyeing.
There is certain dyer in France whose name
alone is sufficient guarantee Of the thorough
ness Of all work which passes tn; ough his
hands. His name is Guilmumet (Gil-la-ma).
Having secured the fabric ia the gray Mon
opele Cashmere, and having ii dyed by Guils-
umei, and manufactured by Dauphisot. We
have thereby secured the best possible results,
and offer in these goods the best cloth, best
dyed best finished and most durable Cashmeres
made and guarantee they will not grow brown
or rusty with age, and will always retain their
so,ness and silky flush, for which they have
secured reputation second TO none.
We make specialt, OF the entire line in II
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
A Curious Separation.


Some people are pro'ereial for their super
sritisns. which oftsa branch of into curious
channels. Among other things they are always
anxious 10 posses is the caul or membrane
which covers the head of some children at Ii cir
birth. This net or covering, which accom-
paais. only occasional birth., being dried, be-
comes 6ne ani silky and is regarded by sailors
as nev-r-.ling preventative of disasters or
.hipwrecks at sea. In view of The re '.nt my.-
tsrisus accident TO the OREGON, there has been
ansag hos. people who depend upon the sea
for livelihood. Some regard its . possession as
tails nan against evil influence and rs sure
Indication Of good crops. In some cases As
paid for this ST Ky m-mbrAne OF mtgic which
for centuries has been regarded IS an infalliols
pres-rvntivs against drowning. Dickens men
flows one being advertised in the papers fer
sale at The price Of fifteen guine,s. Gros. 70.
icrs to their being sold for NJ ,sic purp Hsss, and
the child who was born with . caul va. re-
g.rIed as designed by fate for the flee o.
President, or he might becom. New York
Alderman. lie is always successful in getting
a note through bank and the wintry frosts
don't kill ais peach bull. His wife wears one
bonn.t for two seasons and hi. appreci.tiv.
fel ow citizen. make him tax-ccltcto- 10
former days to he & ca, wise and powerful one
was OBJ gel TO bs born within rhe al of al
cd .hin, and to pas, his brighr, j',o.s outt
in urging mules up a canal tow path hn' nov
greatness goodness and porer ! f."a upon
ths man With a canl And tn h-att, ~ /: i.
tn :, if you did nj happen 10 be ON in one
YOU en- tuy on, hich answers ev r., sur.
pose Tb. is a genial accommodating sup, r<i
ton which in these DAYS OF push and scr NTH.
is as attractive 10 the average man Is pri nnr
election.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
Cashier of Baltimore Custom Huuss.

Mr. Samuel Cox, Jr.. of Charles county.
has been appointed cashier of customs under
Collector Groame in the Baltimore custom
hous- ann has been confirmed by the Secretary
81 Treasury at Wsshinsts He will give bond
in the sum OF SIS 600, and entered upon The dis
charge Of his duties Mr.. Cox Was born
IN Charles county, February s. lSiI, and
sas educated at the primary schools of his
county and at Charlotte Hall in ST Nsry's.
He VAS Il d-mocrttlr member o. the Leg islaturs
IN 1873 school commissioner in Charles cnua-
" four wears. and last fall WAS elected couatv
commissioner. which Office he still holds He
is also a member Of he democratic State c,ntrzl
committee from Ch4re4 county. H. resigned
the cfiica OF rO.n tv commissioner on Tues lay
Mr. Cox has always teen warm psrsou-l
friend OF Congressman Compton asd owes bis
appointment OF cashier OF customs 10 him.
The above appeared smong the Baltimore
Sans Annapolis dispatches of last Monday.
We con gratulsie our ene; setic count, man upon
his good fortune. Tn,t this .ppou
was in prosTec; for Mr. Cox has not t.sa se-
known to bis friends here f, r some. tim..p - d
Al! will he graiiird 10 learn that III, appoint
nent has now been made TIE ssl.r, Of the
position is not stated in the above dispatch but
II is unders' cod to be & 500
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

Some Of our more cnierprIsns farmers are
again atcuu setting on foot the Organization Z
a county agricultural society II is believed
hv IN. frisnd- OF IN. Do'emsnt rha; with proper
and pat Ga working fosring Ts. great ad-
vantage. which have b.-a obtsinea br Other
counties Of Maryland, 10 which agricultural
societies are n operation a,i hold their .nsu.l
f.ir., inspires these gentieIn.a 10 sndsavcr. by
he same as' nciss 10 secure similar Advantages
to our own county Tasre 10 certainly moth
lug witch operates more directly to improve
the system and economy Of agriculture il =
community than ice agricultural society aud
there is scarcely any farmer OF info nation " .
viii di.pats Ills proposition Still frem seue
cause or ok.r our psopls have tailed TO effect
any county organ z,tioa, although ihsrs 10
such an e,>acj, ti,n existing "a Hsyss'ovn d.
irict from which It's n.rnt,ers have derived very
decided And practical benefits. 1t IS proposed
to have a meeting al Port Tobacco 90 the first
Ts. DIV Of Nav court TO take the initial STEPS
Tor the forrna len Of the orgsnzatio. and
with view Of "ssertsining no will cooperate
in ia. movement, We have been requested to
< al who favor the enterprise 10 cave their
uam-. with Nr John 7. D,r. at tie clerks
Office, who has kindly consented 10 enroll >ll
" DO may appiy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
The Peach Prospect.

liz conversation recently with several grow
ers of the county they imp ,ri-l the in'etms-
ton that the buds slous ching OF. Especi
ally is this the case ia four and 6ve-year old
orchards. This fact, they say, is conclusive
that thu crop OF 1856 is doomed. The Middle
town correspondent of the Erery Ercniag h..
that locality: while we are likely to have
COOL crop of peaches here the scarcity else
where will cause the price per basket to be SO
high that it is doubtful about either ef the dry,
ing houses being operated this season This is,
to be greatly regretted as the weekly payments
to the several hundred hands is Of much i'm
portance to the trade Of the town. Centre
nile Record
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
Elk I R A 0 r DIN A RY
"BAlGAINS'
| ii , S Muslin Underwear.
ES- SEND FOR SAMPLES. ~

800 dozen ladies muslin corset covers, high
neck, finished seams buttons and hut'o holes,
uot worth 25c but the best ever offered at
L De. each
80 dozen ladies cambria corset covers, pearl
buttons, the best ever offered at 25c each, but
not WORT SOC.
80 dozen ladies fne earnhric corset covers.
shaped neck, Hamburg TRAINED, rot wnrth
62!c.. hut The best value ever offered at 500
each.
50 dozen la7is> Enc muslin chemisa, camhric
ruff, rows al inserting and tucks, the best
ever offered at 80 j.. each
65 d. zen ladies hne mu lin draNers, Ham.
hug ruff, VITA tucks above, not wor,b 5)c,
hur ID" or,l ever otf.red at 81 lc per pair.
80 i z-u I.1its' ig= muslin walking -kirts
cam5iic ruiil.. with tuur iuchS Their in aud two
asitrs o. eight hus III, ks nouv-, the best value
ever Shown 1T the price, oull 55c each.
50 d"Zeu ladies Enc Eu>iia night dresses,
solid oke at a!l-uver embroidery, So inches in
length, extra quality, worth 81, oniy Soc each.
bridfl sets That formerly We were obliged 10
ask So for are uow offered al So so best mus
linS, Medic lace edsrngs and insertinss.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

An unknown exchange truth6ully says:
Did you ever sto.' 10 think hat tireless let
ter writer a local pal er IS? Week after week
reaching into year after year, it goes en- telling
the marriages, births, de.ils, the doinqs Of
the people of the town, the business sncrsss o
failure, accidents. CROPS, Improvements meet
1nss, revivaIs, in fact events Of all kinds. All
is grist that comes to the hopper OF good To-
cal paper Why, if you were TO undertake TO
write letter each week to your absent frIt nd
and tell him half the news our PAPER gives,
you would give up in despair. The Supposed
pleasure becomes tire ONE. The letters become
short further apart and finally quit Why
the difference? Because with the newspaper
man it's business. People in lively town
recognize this and taxi pleasure in giving the
editor news items you wouli never learn.
Therefore, make haste and subscribe; il y u
already receive copy, send one away to some
fiena 1t is better than u letter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
A Word to Workers.

If vour avocations are mentally or physical
Is luxurious, if they subject yeu 10 exposure
in inclem-nt weather, it they con6n. you to
the disk, and are Of a nature to involve wear
and tear at brain, and nervous strain, you
may occasionally require some renovating
tonic. Hostetter's Stomach Biters is the arI-
Gle for you, it stimuli ties the failing energies,
invgorates the body aHd cheers the mind. 1t
enables the system to thr:~ eff the biitA,ing
effects of undue fatigue, gives renewed vigor
to the organs of digestion, arouses the liver
when inactive, which it very often is with
people whose pursuits are sed-ntary, renew s
the jaded appetite, aud encourages healthful
rspose Its ingredients are safe, and the Gre
denrias, which consist in the hearty endorse
men, of persons Of every class OF society, are
most convincing. Admirably is it adapted TO
the medical wants Of wo kers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
l3uS.inS Societies.

We have heard OF great MANY diff n
kinds of entertainments sot,en up for ths bene
fit ofchurch purposes, but the following copied
from IN rxchange, we think tlkes ''lhe ,'.k-:
Clown in Mssc uri they have Introduced hing
gilg socictie; to swell the church treasury, and
a Missouri pap>r gives the following scales OF
prices Girls under lG, Is cents for hug Of
two minu'es, or 10 cents for short squeeze
from l6 to 20, so cents from 90 to %, -
cents; school marlas, 40 Gents another man 5
wife, 81 ; widow according 10 looks. from 10
cents. to So OLD m dds, cents apiece or two
FIR nickle and not any limit Of lims. Preach
ers are not charged. Z liors pay in advertise
nens, but not allowed 10 participate until
everybody else is Ihrosgh, AMI even then theT
not allowed to squ7ez' cay hut Old maids
a nd school n arms.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
COMMUNICATED.
The CDliectOFShip.

PoMoNKEY, March - h, 1886.
Editors Of tie Times:
DEAR Sins Il have heard that in the contest
for the collectors ip from my district { No. ~
for which | was an applicant Objection was
made 10 my appointment on the ground th"l
was Not n true democrat and had not been
supporting tie Democratic ticket as tue dem
ocrat should and hear that this charge vas
one reason Mr. W Hicks commsSlone: 'tr No
l. refused to appoint ne collector FOR ms DIS
trict, | ask to lie allowed through you; col
un. TO deny the charge aud to rindIeats ny
course as a democrat in this county, 10y max
ing the following statement, sad ask It err rs
it, will some ssntlcmxn plss,e correct me.
| hav. been a voter ana supporter OF the Us
moeratic party since 1873 In 1882 WAS ap-
pointed constable Tor nv district No. / 10y
Republican hosid Of Com,hi,.j uners, ssd since
Thea have been more or lsss in public l'e. In
1883 the Democratic leaders in this county
thought best sot 10 make HoRIHoftohS Tor lie
cOuary offices, hut put in the field sn lndep'n-
dc IT ticket CON posed Of democrats and r>tuh-
hc4us TIE candidate Tor he sheriff. ~ on
that In sp.Rdent ticket withtr his a us On
Ii eve OF tie sIec'ioa. The Saturday tYcninL
bsrr the election | received two letters ia
forming me OF the withdrawal Of the candidate
tor sheriff, one skiing me 10 come out as an
lad. q. dent Cahuiiare, sni tie other Inform
ing me that ray name would he p!.C'd on That
Independent ticket hV The Democratic leaders
as candidate for Sheriff This vas the hcst IN.
tInlatuR | had q any e.. e n The II e..
The 81 nIs ing member u' he II. : t {
drove 10 NV HON. -nd also inform tas %
the ch.HLs n the tI,nct ard urged M 10 sl'oN
INV name u !. used ,.li thsl 81 GERS,
gsn,lan.s had Stranc-i to go u Ea.&aoge,
ana have mr. name pfinf.d or posters So 50 10
paste ever he ..m. o. The Republican ctuil.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
A Kent Island Curiosity.

Mr. John E. Bright, of Kent Island, sent
10 the Record office on Monday the mortal re-
mains o! a young pig, which nature had model
led upon . curious plan. The body and legs
were perfect, but the head presented several
new features. The entire shape OF the bead
greatly reseMoled that OF an elephant having
a snou,, or trunk which pre- sctei just above
The eyes. and " hich was the exact fac simils CT
An elephants trunk. Tie nellh, instead Of
opening Just under the trunk, Was nearly an
inch lower down OH the face and was covered
by projecting upper lip AsnIle Ion. tooth
or tusk WAS growing from the upper Jaw. Tie
lower lip was heavy and round, and no nostrl's
were visible except in the snout or trunk. Tic
ears were broad aud Il 1t, increasing tss general
resemblance. 10 that OF an elephant. Altogether
i, was ,.ry curious freak Of nature .ud was
viewed hy qIite a number Of persons while "
ing in state At The Record Office. The pig -as
dead when born. II hiss been PLACED u alcaho'
by Drs Clements ani Troy. - Ccnrsrd'c
Record
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

The oyster packers Of fillmore are deter
mined to disccurag: the ad rocat-s of the hill al
Annapolis to extend the t,ns for catching oys
tiers beyond April Is. The. have entered into
an agreement not to puck any oysters taken
after April Is, ard not to buy any after that
date. Any firm vio.atn n the ae recment i: 10
II oney to be psed for the protection Of the eys-
Ter md .slry Of the State. An agreement OF The
packers, was signed by 81 firms. The Ell
change has representatives. at Annapolis watch
ing the pro :ress of Legislation. The Exchange
last week nominated the following Off ters =
Georg, Numse,, president; Jas. Brady, vice
president; E. T. Jude, secretary, and y X
Shr.ser trea surer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
4 Remarkable Year.

This is bad yer for persons who attach
impt rtance 70 the superstitous prejudice against
Friday 1t Is well known that sailor, car not
be persu ID, d 10 commence long or hazardous
voyage on this DAY, hat this gear the whole
calendar has consPire3 TO upset The sIpsFstiti-
Gus theorst a nervous inquirer HIS pointed
CIT tina, 1886 carae in on Friday nd will go
out on Friday, and have fftr-thres Fridavs.
Two months in the year como in 90 Friday ard
two others 90 out on Friday. There are FIVE
months in the year that have f We fridays. The
phases of the moon change f sc times or Friday.
and the san wa. eclip>es March 8, ~hich
fell on Friday The longest day in the wear
and the shortest both fail on Friday. The
ia toieral ly large aggregate of fortuiians
condolences, ard will enable superstitioas per-
o.. to explain away cllamities, strikes, murd-
ers, wars and political frauds quite a satisfsc'
tt rily as the perihe ion passage of S.turn or the
=ppearance of nav comet.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
Judge Merrick Confirmed.

la the exc Hii,e ,s,:ion Of tie S. safe O.
Tuesday III. nomination of Judge William N.
Merriek, OF the bench of thu District Of Colum
bia, wa, cosirms4 after long discussion, by
a vote of nearly two 10 one. 1t had been re-
ported Adversely from The committee on the
judiciary TAe principal erouad of objection
was the ICE Of the nomines-69 vsars-it being
de.med inexpsdient 10 put into public posi-
ton a man WHO, after short term o service
could retire on a pension Judge M-rrick' $
war record WAS also rrh..rssi. 1t was said
that being upon the beach in similar position
to that To nov Gl!s, he used his power tie IA :
barass the officers of the govergmezt 10 such
an extent that Congress ieSislAted him out Of
office He did not however, lack vigorous de-
Tense His sounGn-ss Us jurist and upright
ness as man were vouched for upon bot b
sides Of the chamier, and the verdict OF the
judiciary committee WAS reversed. The action
OF the Ssnste is a just tribute aud at the same
tnea high compliment to one OF the aheat
and purest j. ges that I'd rms the Judicial of e.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

TO ERIYSERS.-rHE TIMES hcrilg q
larger circIlation Than tt,,y other paper among the
Intelligent farmers and business men Of Charles
Costy, offers Superior inducements to advertisers
10 insert their in is columns Send
for card rtrtes, ,chich lo Gay other paper
IL, Southern Maryland, 10 say nothing about circua
%
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02

great many persons have doubtless
wondered what disposition is made Of the car
cases of horses dying ia the large cities There
are 40 ''bons-yards 10 receive tse morris re-
msias' but even in death, as in lie, the poor
horse i, made to be OF use to The trade
in dead MOI 50. ori.is ted with shrsNd isnkss
At Washington during ihs civil var, who
purchased, as the slightest bidder, the dsts
horses of the Army Of the Potomac, for winch
he paid 81 10 each, delivered At his establish
meat" They averaged 10 the winter, eft. q
day, and were thus disposed Of: F'rs'. the
shoes we're pulled OF, rhsa IA. hoo we're cut
OF: thss the m,a-s AMI tails were SCARED
tt . aaim Al vas thea Skisnsd the Csrv.. "a,
boiled -,h.t tie tsllos might he extracted, 'ss
best OF tho boas. were So j 'o- KATE sanfi-s,
and ihe rem Under 10 be ground f5r 'srtI! Ears
Tn. total result vas lbu Ih,ss dsreaI pa,
Of the dead aaimtl we're worth, waea prepared
for market. al least SIS heal aud b. prot ;
OF The contractor we're Consequent, 'rry lsFg',
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-04-02
Low P1iClS On CURTAIN !ClINS.

We have pl-ced on sale so pieces Curtain
Scrim', styles in lace striped, worth l2!c.,
only Ice per yard.
60 pieces, II different styles Lace Striped
Curtain Scrns, worth l5c., only dc per yard.
40 pieces extra fac Lace Striped Curtnia
Scrims, excellent styles, worth 25c., only lSe.
per yard.
(Thrd floor take elevator.)