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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
sHERMAN,s MARCH TO THE SCI

Let me relate to you little episode oil
my famous march to the sea. One day
l halted with my staff at a house on g
large plantation, and asked the gray
headed old planter sitting on the piazza
for drink Of water. He called to some
of his colored men, then slaves, and
ordered bucket Of water, which was
brought, with gourd to drink from
While and my officers were drinking
from the gourd the old planter sat and
eyed us inquisitively. He, of course
knew that was an officer from my
die 8 and staff, but did not know my
rank Of Office or name.
Hearing one of my staff address me as
general" he turned quickly with 6
look Of surprise and said:
Are you general"
Eyes, SIR"
"Whst is your name?'
Sherman"
Sherman; are you General Sher'
man ?"
II suppose am"
How many men have you got ?"
"a million"
Now I'D just like to haYe you answer
me one question more. Where are yol
going from here2'
"Well. now. that is considerable tt
request of an entire stranger, and undel
the circumstances"
But promise to keep it secret"
"Are you sure that you can keep the
secret if impart it to your
Certainly, certainly. l will; on my
honor az gentleman
"But there is risk, you know. WhaI
if should tell and my intentions become
publicly known"
81 promise that will not tell your
secret to a single human being You
can trust to me implicitly ?"
"You are quite sure can trust you ?
Most certainly am; with the ut
most safety" Said eagerly.)
well, then, | will tell you. | an
going where Id please. Coco
day."
The expression of that mans face car
better be imagined than described or
his being informed of my intentions.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and the
little watery pimples, often causes in
describable suffering. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has wonderful power over this dis
ease. 1t purifies the blood and expels
the humor, and the skin heals without a
scar. Send for book containing many
statements of cures, to G. |, Hood e. Co.
'Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
A Woman,s Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in this
county. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for several years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital or
gans were undermined and death seem
ed imminent For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep
She bought OF us bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption a1d
was so much relieved on taking first
dose that she slept all night and with
one bottle has been miraculously cured
Her name is Mrs. Luther Luz" Thu!
write w. G. Hamrick & Co of Shelby
n. C-Get free trial bottle at j. T
Shurtleff's drug store. o..
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
THE POsTmASTRR.

Winchester, Mass, says am person.
ally acquainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Car.
Teton, and was astonished at the remark
able effects of your Sulphur Bitters in
curing their son, and its large sale is un-
doubleday due to the fact that IL is an
honest medicine. know of many 9TH
ers who have been cured by its use, and
| do not think too much can be said in
its praise. Yours truly.
Site GEO. p. Brown, p. NJ.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
VISITING THE luNTRY.

Mr.. S-Toddler is mighty mean
man, that's what fodder is
Mrs. S why, what has he ever done
to you?
Mr.. S.-Bet me $50 this afternoon
that couldn't hit barn door with q
revolver at five PAGES. Tainted me into
b tting him, got me tc:put up the mon y
measured off the five PAGES in the pres
ence of lot of witnesses, gave me a
revolver loaded. and then set the docI
up edgewise. -LDe.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

w. u Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind.
testlt1es Il can recommend Electric
Blt'ers as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took SIX bottles, and was cured
OF rheumatism of 10 years standing.
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio
affirms The best selling medicine
have ever handled in my 90 years ex.
periencP,is Electric Bitters." Thousand:
OF others have added their testimony, sc
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec
trio Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a hall
dollar bottle at j. 7, Shurtleff's drug
store
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine in the
peculiar way in which the proprietor oil
Kemp's Balsam, for Coughs and Colds,
does it is indeed wonderful. lie author.
ICES all druggists to give those who cal
for it sample bottle free, that they may
try it before purchasing. The large bot.
ties are SOC and $l.00. We certainly
would advise trial. 1t may save you
from consumption. For sale by j. T
Shurtleff, Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

well that it was the talk Of the craft, so
being in conversation one night and
having talk about the door he took
me out and showed me the door, But
before Jones got through Smith h; d
tainted. Such atrociousness fairly over
powered him.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
TAKING AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

They tell me you were one Of the
famous praying pitchers of last season. =
(Modestly) II was"
And did you always win when you
offered up prayer for victory previous
to a game"
with an injured look,) Not always.
Sometimes the other side bribed the
umpire. Cdicdgo Tribune. .t
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
EruDtions, land positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by j. 4. SHURTLEFF
3gy1
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, a marvellous
cure for Catarrh, diphtheria, canker
mouth, and headache. With each bot
tie there is an ingenious nasal injector
for the more successful treatment OF
these complaints without extra charge.
Price 80 cents. Sold by j. T. Shurtleff
Bennington,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
Additional Newspaper,

most carefully edited, and adapted to the
wants and tastes neutrality-suspicious. through
out the entire country-North, South, East and
West 1t is thoroughly clean paper, free
from the corrupting, sensational and democrat
izing trash, miscalled news, which defiles the
pages of too many city papers.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
showed Him the Door.

Smith-"Why, Jones, l understand
you are married ~ Jones-''It is true
bill" Smith-"But thought you had
disagreement with the girls father"
Jones-"Who told you so P" Smith
Brown. He told me her father had
shown you the door" Jones-"So he
did. He is painter and grainer YOU
know, and he had grained door so
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10

Aud all kinds Of Cemetery Work also Mantels,
Shelves, Tagging. White Sand, Calcined Plaster
SC, will sell at prices that defy competition.
Estimates given, ON application on any design.
Please give us call before placing your order.
Remember the place. first door north Of Express
office. North Street, Bennington. VT.
# C. NJ. LAMBERT, Manager,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Household Suggestions.

Dark carpets do not have to b
swept oftener than light ones II You
give them good busting say twice .
week with flannel cloth tied around
an ordinary broom. .
When one has been 90 unfortunate
as to get machine oil stains on wkite
sewing. saturate piece Of. work in
cold water immediately, soak for two
hours. dry in the sun, then wash in the
usual way. ....e..s ..s.~
# you are building put the hooks in
childrens' bed room closets low enough
to be easily reached by them. 1t is
also good idea to have . closet 90 ar
ranged that sleds. rocking :horses and
all large playthings can have . plsce.
Dust has such = sad way Of insinuat.
ing itself wherever there is 3 place for
it to lodge or work through, that house,
keepers are almost distracted to cfird
brooms and busters that will 6t in
every nook and crevice. A long
handled feather duster, = short handed
feather duster, . toy broom, q whisk
broom, fat bristle brush, . paint
brush, and the ordinary cheese cloth
busters seem to do all the dusting that
IS required, If vigorously welded
Good Housekeeping.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
A Queens Household.

Queen Victoria household has near.
~ thousand officers. subordinates
and attendants. The Lord Steward il
at the head of all with n salary of $lO,-
uto year. All officers aud servants,
except those connected with the queen's 8
chamber. stable and chapel. are sub
lect {" orders. The active duties of
this officer are performed by the Mas
ter Of the Household. who gets Is. 79O
year. The Lord Treasurer ranks
next To the Lord Steward aud acts for
him In case he is absent, while to as.
slst HIM he has the Comptroller Of the
Household. who likewise does nothing.
he Board OF Green Cloth. composed
OF the four above named officials, ad.
Indicates on offences committed in
certain parts of the palace. and has
clerks and secretary. The clerk Of the
kitchen and his clerks keep accounts,
check goods. and give orders to trades
people.
There is a chef and many cooks, a
head of the confectionery department,
of the ''ewer" or linen department., =
chief butler. table deckers, men in
charge of the plate. pantry and of the
coal. the lamp lighters and dispensers
of aims. The Lord Steward is Judge
of the Court of Marshalsea, with
power to dispense justice among the
queens domestic servants. and the
court has Knight Marshal. The
Lord Chamberlain gets $40. 900 a wear
ana, with the Vice Chamberlain. su.
perintends all the officers and servants
OF the queens chambers, except the
bed chambers. these being under the
Groom of the State. as well as the
officers of the wardrobe. The Keeper
of Her Majesty's Privy Purse is her
hnanclal secretary at a salary of So
wv. There are the Mistress of the
Robes. the Groom of the Robes, Ladies
OF the Bed Chamber. Maids of Honor.
bed chamber women. Lords in Wait |
ing, Grooms in Waiting. Gentlemen
oshers OF the Privy Chambers, Daily
Walters, Quarterly Walters, Grooms of
the Privy Chambers. Grooms of the
Great Chamber and Gentlemen of the
frivy Chamber. The Marshal of
,he ceremonies must have an absolute
knowledge of Court etiquette.
The official places many of them call
for no performance of duty, because
with the change of customs, the duties
have become absolete. The Master of
the Tennis Court does nothing. There
are a Master of the House, burpo-
master, keeper of the swans, and hum
ireds OF assistants to the officers men,
toned. All this looks like keeping
house under difficulties. and Queen Vic.
lorna onght to he well paid for it
GOOd LOuSeEeeDin0
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Drove Hin Away.

Mark Twain. during his early DAYS.
did not stand well among boarding.
house Keepers. The drawing youfh
was too lazy to pay his board. Once,
while working on the St Louis Repub
!'ed". Twain. after many boarding.
house hardships, cast his hungry lot
with widow named Perkins. The
printers had told him that she was y
woman of gentle nature. They xaee-
fully awaited the end of the first week.
Monday morning when Mark came to
the office his face wore IN anxious ex-
preston.
How are you, Clemensp" said the
foreman.
.'SIow."
That's a fact Glad to see that Won
have entered upon the week in 20
truthful way. How is your land
ladyP"
bad"
..9 .1id you pay her Saturday nightr"
What did she saye'"
Nothing. but she looked as though
she were cliseled out Of stone"
Il should think" \ tramp printer
rejoined. ''that she looked as though
she were chiseled out Of board"
Twain cast ~ quick glauces 1t the
speaker. and, lazilx reaching. for his
coat, said: my immortal soul is too !.
tender to stand the cruel shafts Of sar-
casm. Good-by." .s..
He dragged himself out of tho Office.
His career AS printer was at an end.
Traveller.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11

oh the click o the latch. how pleasant its
sound
When at evening my father returns
From Ms work on the farm, aud he smiles to
The fire as ii hr ghtiy burns.
An he sees the table for supper spread
Prepared by his daughter hand:
There i not another such huIsew fe as she ''
lie says, "in the whole broad land"
Click, click goes the latch with a right
merry sound.
A> my brothers return one 10y one.
Each honest face glowing with smiles at the
thought
OF the work Of the day well done.
A. my neither smiles welcome to each AS he
comes
glad woman is she ween;
Ana IA each stoops oer her to kiss her dear
She looks as proud a. que, n
On. the click o the latch as CHEEKY its sound
As the chirp of the cricket at eve:
Ihoush the folks are all home Yet listen for
fancy Zee In the twilight IA youth
Coming up the hla, ktscrry patch
and iiHt Tor the sound OF his footsteps and
dream
That hear the click o the latch
On the sweetest music that ever | heard
J. ihe -ouHd uf his manly voice,
Aud the truc>t heart in the " hole wide world
J. the he art of the lad of my choice
An, that merry whistle! ] knew 10 sslL
X comes from the black hcrty patch
He i here at hast. That strp-it IL he.
hear the Ci3CA q the latCh,
-Go-pi housekeeping
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
The Age OF Big Feet.

small feet are now considered beau
uful; but 1t was not always 80, as yor
can notice il you will study the statues
OF Grecian goddesses, which show 8
foot much longer than is considered
desirable in this age.
The great toe in your shoe should be
exactly in line with the axis of the
foot. This must be in order to have a
graceful walk. In walking, the head
Is raised while the toes are cramped
downward. When they are encased
IN leather and a firm sole there must
be some extra room liz order to give
freedom OF motion. When the shoe is
tight in some places. it presses on mus
eies. and consequently they are. not
able to perform their proper functions.
As result, the great toe is drawn out
OF line of the axis of the foot; some of
the muscles are strengthened and 9TH
ers are weakened. As another result,
the toe will be drawn permanently out
OF this axis and prove TO be the cause
OF much trouble with your feet. The
inner side of the surface of the sole of
shoe should be almost 3 straight
line. and the outer side curved. The
shoes now made curve almost equally
on both sides, and curvature of the toe
is greatly aided by the structure of the
shoe. A shoe is not necessarily ad-
vantageous because it is loose, as some
portions of the foot are able to stand
great pressure, and thus relieve other
portions which are weaker The shoe
should be loose about the ball of the
foot and about the toes. Different
styles Of shoes may be adapted for diff
ferent exercises of the foot. Shoes
used for dancing may have higher
heels then those used when walking.
A reformation in the making of shoes
will never take place until some an
atomist learns the trade of shoemak-
ing and becomes an artist in that line,
so that he may have an opportunity
OF studying the practical as well as the
theoretical side Of the question.
burg Dispatch.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Salt Dust or the Sea.

While voyaging from Australia to
New Zealand one of the passengers. =
lady, complained that the dust 0f thu
sea CAUSED her eyes to smart, aud had
also soiled her clothing. She was
laughed at BY the other passengers.
who insisted that there could bS NO
dust at sea.
They are mistaken" says Mr.. Bal
lou, who tells the incident in book of
travels. There is \, salt dust which
rises from the spray and impregnatcs
everything even filling ones mouth
with saline taste. While the sun
shines this deposit. like the dew ON
land. is less active aud perceptible;
but TO walk the deck at night is to be-
come covered with q thin coating of
salt dust SO fine as to be- hardly notice.
able. but which id time becoilss sum
ciently crystalized to be obyious. to the
eye Tue DUST OI TIE seA q nO fable.
The officer who stands his 'nigiat watch
on the bridge will testify to this fact:
and the cabin steward will tell You
that he has often to resort to some.
thing more potent than u whisk-broom
to cleanse clothing which has beeu ex-
posed to sea-dust,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11

lmpetuOus Fashionable Injecting 4
old friend in the. street)-O, Countess.
how do you do? l'm glad you're back.
haven't seen yoa since your brilliant
wedding. OF cOurss the Count is with
you. Cnunhss-No! l left him in
Italy. Friend-I hope you had good
time there. His grand old castlet
Countess-WeH you see, it took all nv
money to pay his debts on it, but .
friend lent the money to come back
with. BY the way. you can do me .
great service. Friend (weakly)-Cer-
tainly! What is it? C0untess-Giye
me some sewing to do.-TAe Corkoo,,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Probably She Was Right.

Bessie is just the age when every
sign and cluster of letters furnishes
her spelling lesson. She insisted
upon her grandma hearing her read
from her little book on that laLy's last
visit. One of the words was ..f-a-c-4 {"
and she glanced up inquiringly for the
name of the word. What is this p"
sad grandma. touching her face with
her knitting needle. CHECK" the
little girl answered without hesitation
-Chtcdgo HeraM.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Girls Are Unsasi.fsctory.

English girls, are as Of yore, frank,
charming, simple, and endowed With
beauty beyond other nations, and with
beauty that endures. But do meet
with very many lady-like and pretty
girls who, if we pass from cxternals.
are neither one thing nor tho other.
They are neither accomplished nor
really well-read, nor good housewives.
l can imagine woman who would
charm me by her proficiency in music.
painting, taste in dress, artistic feel
ing. l can imagine, with great diff
Guilty, woman who should be- Il
thorough linguist, and to that extent
an intellectual comparison, Logic and
philosophy ! cannot clothe in petit
coats. l can imagine--swestest pic
ture OF ala domestic genius with ,
kitchen cleverness. who should be cum
ming in cookery, and should not dis
dain to whip up an omelette. or tdsuper-
intend savory. After all, q cook is
an artist. BY the way, why should
not ladies starch shirtss It is nice
work. it is abomably performed at
present. it would yield much better
income than fancy work or Christmas
cards.
l submit, with regard to our modern
maidens, that we have parted with the
old types-g0ne with the old briefs, I
suppose-and that we have. not got
thorough new one. The accomplished
young lady is gone. There are too
many real artists ameng US to put up
with her. The domestic damsel has
gone. Newnhaln and Girton have
offered us substitute. l do not like
it; physique keeps it from thorough
ness. would Ike girl to be really
good at some thing; for choice. I
wsnld prefer something quite indiffer-
ent from my own strong points. But
let us have something detinite.-Tens-
pie Bar.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Helping Along.

First kentuckian: 'Say Colonel,
there's Mormon elder down the road
preachin' to a crowd O. young women
an singin' Would l Were Bird. u"
Second Kentuckian: .'Well, l kin
furnish feathers. You git some tar to
stick 'em on "-Phitadelphi Record
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11

Some Englishmen are distressed that
there can be found room in West
minister Abbey only for three more
statues aud two more busts. There srs
even propositions for a new .Walhalla.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
WHEN YOU BUY 4 HORSE,

You run chances on the animals de-
veloping the prints that it was repre-
esented be Possessed. When you
buy overcos's-ofers-pou take no
chances zoe take them all. We guaran-
tee erery stitch of goods ne sell, lf~e
had only hundred or two overco
W. wouldn't be so sure We could please
every taste aud fit every ferm-but
where others have hundreds we've
thousands. There is no, an overcoat
dssign-6 that We haven't line. Bv
= line We mean complete stock OF each
particular stgles.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Established in 1914.
COUNTY UlkEC1ORY

COUNTY UlktC1OkY
CIRCUIT COURT.
HoN.FREDER1cK SToNE.CHIEFJUDGE
La Plato. Charles county.
Associats Judges:
Hon. JOHN BROOKE.
NitchelpilLe. Prince Georges Co
Hon. J. PARRAN CRANE,
Great Aills. st. Aarys Co.
Clerk Of the Court:
j. SAMUEL TURNER.
States Attorney:
L. ALLISON WILMER.
Sheriff:
DAVID SHOOT.
AUDITOR:
ADRIAN PosEY.
REGULAR Jury Terms begin on tho
third Monday of May and Nevember i;
,atermediate terms ON the third Non
day of February and July in each
yeur.
ORPHANS COURT.
Chief Jndye:
BENEDICT L. HIGDoN,
Port Tobacco. Md.
Assscidts Judges:
JOSEPH PRICE, D. los. SANDERS;
Cross Roads, Md. La Plata, Md.
Register Of Wilh:
J. BENJAMIN MATTINGLY.
County Commiasioners: :.--l
BENJAMIN NJ. EDELEN. Prssident,
Brysntssn, Nd.
GEORGE W. GRAY, Hill Top.
W1LFRED COUCH, Newport.
JAMES A. MURRAY, Brysntown.
j. THonAs HALEY, Pomonkey.
Clerk and Tressurer:
CHARLES F. DALEY, Port Tobacco
Collectors OF Iazes.
lst DIS. JAS. A. FRANKLIN. Pisgsh.
I'd IHos B. COUGH, Newport.
Sd WINFIELDHALLEY, Pomonk'y
18th ALBERT L. CARRICo,
Charlotte Hal
School Comm issisners:
HON. PHILIP A. SCAssER, PRESIDENT
DR.. ALEX. D. CoBEY, P"rt Tobacco
DR. LEWIS c. CARK1Co, Hughes'iiIe
Secretary and Examiner:
Francis j. MADDOX, Tompkinsville
Trustees of the Poor:
JOHN q. CHAPMAN, La Plata.
NICHOLAS SToNEsTREET, La Plata.
F:ANCIs P. HAMILTON, McConchle.
ssscpaE P JENKINS, Port Tobacco.
SANUEL.HANsoN, Hill Top.
Superintendent Of Alashouse:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
BEST GOODS at BOTTOM PRICES.
NJ \ IL . X - L. X -

We so}tFii sorrespordeuce t~itb orsic'-l Grutls
any s-'rts'a "i the s"aatsy. p5sJc sHspie
ssTe't.uae. tFau.rnsv ist Fggg4s- ssgrs b. 10 apst
superb st,sk iU - ali. Tie samples. Eu to-
safsrst ~Ant niisi un ia y 81 "a. Frvrlg,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11

Overcoats espe cially, call inte play
all the common sense you possess.
Thst's all that needed. Ieu know
nothing Of clothing. technically speak.
ing-so seek out respectable house,
place implicit confidence in what
they tell You. Use your common
sense and you'll be satisfied With
your purchase.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11

n .n,;A V'it.', x :. IN thusahds
n II forms. hat are supposed ~ th- ma f,
-. OF Invention. Those " hO are in Need of pi"
tn ble ork that be done while liEi & ~ =, m
.n,,u 10 al urcx -end their addIr>> Il ha,l II y
CO, rortiana Ma.c aud receive tree, fni' iI'iui-
mai ion how either scx, of all ages. Cab earn
from s. to s25 PER Ga. aid upwards wheieV' !
they live. Iou are staitec irrc Apita h'
oas in lhi. work. success
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-01-11
Whatever You Want.

Whether it's an outer garment from
dress or thich, heavy storm coat, or
anything in betveen-weye got il.
You may be sure OF that. We can
show you overcoats from $40 up.
The beauty Of it sIl is that nothing Is
ingNthsfe Is bot of ereedi7drle manH-
factnre aud marked on the SAME basis
~ all our soods-a6solutely one price
and that just d small selling Probl
above actual cost. Iou know SACKS
l. cos, reputotion in this respect.
We've t.cksd especially obout over
coats for We believe them to be your
greatest need at pr sent but don't
los. sight Of the fact that ~c keep
everything wore BY rn-u nd boys. aud
don't forget, either, that II you eau I
came to toGn We can send YOU