Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-15
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The convention for the purpose Of nominat-
ing Congressman TO represent the democrats
Of the fifth congressional district Of Maryland,
which win be held here on the Gath instant, will
be the formal usherine in Of the democratic
campaign In this section Of the state. There
seems to be some doubt a. to whether Barnes
Compton viii consent to allow his name to be
presented TO the convention ~ q candidate for
denomination. but IL il conceded that should he
give thus consent there would be no democratic
opposition TO him. Leaving Mr.. Compton out
names have been prominently mentioned in
eonnecnon with the candidacy. The IRE
Edelin, Of Charles county. Hubner, ex-. saS r
OF the house Of delegates, OF Baltimore sounIg;
Combs Of 81. Mary's county and Moss Of CAL
vert county. There is also an sspirant h.line
from Howard county, but his name ID withheld
for the time being. The following delegates
have been selected by the people OF the several
voting districts Of Prince Georges county up
to this writing: N. c. Darnall. Bladensburr;
Geo. r. n. Marshall, Piscataway; John z. Down
ing. Aquasco, and Harrison Saascer Of Noting
ham.
Matters in the republican ranks are some
what quiet at this time, but their fight viii be
on after September next, upon which dsy
the chairman Of the republican state central
committee, Mr.. Henry w. ClAgett, has given
notice that the republican voters Of Prince
Georges county are requested TO meet ct their
respective and usual place Of voting to select
four delegatea to represents each district in
county convention to be held in Upper MARI
boro on Monday, the 5th day Of September,
1897, the delegates so selected in turn 10 name
four persons to represent the county Of Prince
Georges in the congressional convention to be
held here on Tuesday the 9Th Of September for
the purpose Of nominating one person for Con.
gress from the fifth congressional district. The
republican leaders are very taciturn a. 10 their
future movements, and who will be their can.
didate is yet deep secret.
A meeting Of the trustees Of the MARYLAND
Agricultural College will be held on the 2stl
instant at the Office Of Gov. Brown in baltimore
The main object Of this meeting viii be to elect
director Of the experimental station and stat
officers. Many well-known agriculturists Of
this state have been spoken Of in connection
with this Office and Maj. Avord, ex-presideni
OF the college proper, seems TO have . good
fighting chance. His friends are making al
earnest and jealous attempt in his behalf. but
whether he would accept this minor position
after having been turned down by the trustee,
for reelection to the presidency Of the colleg,
seems somewhat doubtful. but his position in
the matter cannot be definitely learned. He
would make an excellent director. being q
thorough agricu.turist and an energetic and
painstaking gentleman withal
VIM. House Of this town entered the stables oil
Friday night late and stole . horse belonging
TO each one Of these gentlemen. He fed e
Weatherheld, Baltimore county, where he wa,
captured on Saturday last and later in the da,
turned over to Chief Of Police Robey Of
this town. He was brought before Justice Con
way Of Laurel, and waving . hearing was com
mitted to the county Jail at Marlboro to await
the action Of the grand Jury. The horse be
longing to Mr.. Gosling has been found, but th,
brother Of the thief i etil whiting for the 70
turn Of his nag.
The foundation for the new Baptist Church
corner Of Washington avenue and Montgomery
street. has been completed, and the contractor
Messrs: Bond and Nicholson Of Laurel, stat.
that thsv viii begin work on the structur,
proper in few DAYS This church win be
very largo and handsome one. The building
when completed, will cost something liz,
$1,000. Tho Rev. Mr.. Smith il the pastor.
Never in the history Of our town has there
been known to be such industry displayet
in building - at this time. There are upwart
w. Wichert has Just completed residence OF
Main street near Avondale. Mr.. VIM Gilber
OF GILBERT Brothers, Baltimore, 10 building
handsome house on Washington avenue oppo
site Fairlawn. Mrs. lobe has just complste<
and moved in q house corner Washington anc
German avenues. Messrs. Stanley, Phelps and
Schaffer have erected three houses in 1aure
park. DR.. J. r. HUNT is erecting house O,
Prince Georges street; Mr.. Arthur Nicholson
one on Laurel avenue. Gordon Brothers hay,
erected three new houses in North Laurel.
NOTES.
Mr.. J. II. Buxton has gone to CrisAeld, Nd.
for his health.
Messrs. William Milstead and Chief of Polio,
Robey have returned from . weeks trip south
While away they visited Norfolk, Busna Vista
Old Point and Virginia Beach,
Mr.. David Schafer has purchased from T.
Young the property on Main street opposit
Hotel Milstead for sS. 200. This property /
now occupied by drug and meat store. bu
these buildings viii be turned into q mea
store exclusively in few DAYS.
DR.. ID. W. Snowden has purchased the prop
erty belonging to Mrs. Mulhoner ON Mali
street near A.
Some little excitement was caused few even
ings since when the tool house belonging to th,
baltimore and Ohio railroad caugh. on fire
The flames were extinguished by Mr.. Buxton
and but slight loss followed.
The citizens are somewhat dilatery in comm,
forward to pay their taxes for this present fisca
year, and the information has been given GU,
that Mr.. B. c. Pritchard, treasurer and col
lector, can be found ut the store of Mr. Georg,
W. Morrison. Main street, where all person
who have not vet paid their taxes can And th,
collector, who will gladly receive them.
The city council met last Friday evenin6
and transacted routine business The tim,
wherein citizens of this town will be compelled
to keep their dogs muz lied was extended on,
month over than which was covered By the las
audience to this end.
The following are some Of the latest arrival
at Hotel Milstead: ID. H. Clarence Duffy
Washington. DC; TAYLOR CROWN, Washington
Philip Crown, Philadelphia, Pa; A. T.. Cor
man, jr, Nd; James Wilkerson, Baltimore.
Mr.. John r. Collect Of HATS Vile and hi
guest, Mr.. Miller Of Washington, DC, were il
town yesterday.
Miss Bowie Of Baltimore ID the guest of Mis-
Richardson. Main street.
Mr.. Geo. E. Gelm OF the United States nav
is the guest Of Mr.. w. A. Milstssd Of thi
place.
Mr.. ". Roberts and family are st Atlantis
City for brief stay.
Some 200 citizens Of this town visited Irwin,
Park, four miles above here, yesterday for tn
purpose Of attending camp meeting, which 1
now going on at that point.
The Episcopal Church, having Rev. Mr.
Johns "a pastor, ID undergoing extensive I'm
The cutters on Main street are being cleaned
A healthy and wise movement, say The people