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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-02-08
LOCAL BREYITIES

Miss Bessie Warning has gone to Wash
| ington for visit.
Another snow storm yesterday added
new vi gor to the wintry weather.
The dates for the next Agricultural
Fair here have been fixed for August p
30
All suffers from blood disorders can
use Ayers SarSaparilla with assurance of
cure
We trust that the entertainment to be
given 10y the Kings Daughters next Thurs
day viii be largely attended.
Mrs. |. ). Wilson, President Of the
Ladies Association very pleasantly enter
| tanned the members after the meeting last
Monday.
The many friends of Mr. George W
Wilson will be pleased to learn that he is
now convalescent and hopes to be out in
Il few days.
At meeting of the Brotherhood Of
St. Andrew at the Rectory on Wednesday
Mr. Robert L. Hunter read an admirable
paper on st. Andrew.
The Junior Whist Club was entertained
on Tuesday night by Miss Mary L. Wilson
and the Seniors on Wednesday by Mr..
and Mrs c. c. Magruder,
Mr.. J Benson Perrie who has a mini
mum thermometer reports that the
mercury was , degrees below zero on
Wednesday morning.
Mr. Benjamin f. Richardson and Mrs
Rebecca Phipps were married on Tues
day last at the residence of Mr. Cornelius
Naytor, Woodville, by Rev. F. I. Griffith
Mr.. William r. Wickham had his leg
broken on Tuesday afternoon by his horse
falling on him. He was taken to Mr..
fuckers hotel, where Dr.. Griffith set his
fractured limb.
Prof Pietfer, Of the Eastern High
School. Washington, d. c.. and his friend
Mr. Moser, student of Princeton. have
been on a visit to Prof. Picifrr's mother
at Whites Landing.
The scmi-annual Examinations will be
held at the Upper Marlboro Academy.
on Thursday February l4th All the
patrons of the school are requested to be
present.
The Town Hall Directors on Monday
elected Mr.. Joseph X. Roberts, secretary
and treasurer. vice |. :. Wilson Esq. who
resigned after faithfully serving for ten
wears The Directors will meet again next
Monday.
Rev VI. Potfenbcrgcr who has for
several years most faithfully served the
people OF St Barnabas' NJ f. Church. has
resigned to accept a call to the pastorate
of a church in North Carolina. He preach
ed his farewell sermon last Sunday.
\ young man in Lowell. Mass, troubled
for wears with IA constant succession of
boils on his neck. was completely cured by
taking only three bottles of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Another result of the
treatment was greatly improved digestion
with increased avoirlupois.
The County Commissioners have APP
pointed Messes. John VI. Roberts, James
T. Grimes and :. ). Adams, examiners to
examine and report upon the ACCESSIBILITY
OF opening a public road running from
Broad Creek landing in Piscataway
District, to intersect the public road lead
ing from PiScataway to Alexandria Ferry,
through the lands of Jacob Srlvn"r. They
will meet on the premise, on Saturday the
Pad day Of March 1898 al l2o'clock NJ
and proceed to examine and determine
if the Public convenience requires that
said road shall be open as petition7d for
hv William T. Thorn and others.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-02-08

1t viii Pay you totake Hood Sarsapa
rilla With pure blood you need not fear
the grip. pneumoia, diptheria or feyers.
Hoods rsaparifla Will make You strong
and healthy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-02-08
Clothes, H3t2, Shoes, Furnishings
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 9Th St., Washington, D. C..
Ilarrer's Weekly :
1895

HARPER 5 WEEKLY is a pictorial
his DRY of h times. 1t presents every
important event promptly, accurately.
aud exhausrvely IN illustration and
descriptive tex OF the highest order.
I he manner in which, during 1891
it has treated The Chicago Railway
Strikes and the Chino-Japanese War,
and the amount of iig it was able to
throw on Korea the Instant attention
was dir c.ed To that little known
C, untry are examples of its almost
houndle>s resources JULIAN RALPH,
the distinguished writer and correspon-
dent, has been to the at of war, and
there joined by {. d. weldon, III
well-known American arts now
for many years resident in Japan, who
has been engaged to cooperate VIII
Mr.. RALrH IN sendingto HARPER'S
WEEKLY exclusive information and
illustration.
During 1894 every vital question
will be discussed with vigor and with
ont prejudice in the editorial columns,
and also III special articles by the
highest authorizes each department.
PORTRAITS Of the men and women
who are making history, and powerful
and cau>tic political cartoons, will
continue to be cha acreris ic fa'ures.
This BUSY WORD, with its keen an
kindly comment On he lesser -doings
Of the day, will remain IL regular de-
partment.
FIcrIoN. There wi be ,wopowerfu!
serials. both handsomely illustrated
THE RED COCkADE, IA stirring
romance Of olden days by STANLEY }.
WEYMAN. and ii novel of New York,
entitled THEsON OF HIS FAITH Err,
by BKANDlR MATTHEW'S - several
novelties, and many short stories by
popular writers.
Send .to,' W"Sf,a't~i Pto<p' ci''S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23
THE STRIKE
CONTINUES.
More Cars Are Running To-day
Much Damage Done to
Property.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-This morning
dawned to lind the strikers in an expect.
ant mood. Peace Sunday" had boon
quiet from every point Of view. the only
activity manifested being the renewed
efforts OF the strike leaders to have the
company meet them on common
around and start the transportation ma
chlnory once more.
all along Glrerd avenue from Ridge
avenue west the disturbance which be
gan about o'clock Increased In fury
until hRlf-past 0 o'clock when IL culmin-
ated In two men being shot
The crowds surGed arouni every car.
bricks stones and sticks filled the air
and bediam ragged IN the most violent
form.
The bombardment came 40 mercilessly
that the policeman drew his revolver and
handled II threateningly. This had no
pacltcatlng effect, so the weapon was
used Ia a m ore telling manner.
Two shots were Hired into the crowd. 1t
10 said.
One OF them struck Samuel G. Crossiey
Of 2Tth and Poplar etreets, In the right
leg near the thigh
The other hit LOWS Matthews In the
head.
Both men were taken to st. Joseph's
Hospital.
Each line is trying to run cars but they
are being smashed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Hero is an example of woman as dipio-
matist. Mrs. A. had gone away from
homo for a day s visit. During hor absence
her fellow townswoman, Mrs. b., decided,
after the pleasant, rural, self inviting
fashion, that she would spend the night
with Mrs. A. In spite of Mrs. A. g absence
the thing was easy to accomplish, for the
latchkeys of the two houses wore alike.
Mrs II. therefore effected an entrance, and
found the house deserted ooh, well, I'll
Just wait till Mrs. A. gets home" sho said
to herself Night came. Still no Mrs. A.
81 won't light lamp" philosophical
Mrs. B., "because seeing a light in the
house might scare Mrs. A. clear out of her
senses"
So tho unexpected guest sat in the dark
awaiting tho arrival of her hostess. At
last tho rattle Of Mrs. A. IS key was heard
In the door latch She entered the house
and slowly made her way to the Sitting
room" of course unconscious that there
was another human being within breath
ing range. "Don't be frightened Mrs.
A., )" suddenly spoke voice from the dark
moss. ITS only /, Mrs. b. didn't light
lamp for fcar you BIO scared, you know,
and But the diplomatic Mrs. B. never
finished her sentence, for Just hore Mrs. A.
fell ON tho floor in dead faint. at was
queer she should have been so scared,
said Mrs. b., afterward, for / took ov-
cry precaution not to frighten her. New
York sun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23
BLARE MURDERED
His Death Occurs at the Delaware
Hospital Yesterday.
BARNES MUST ANSWER.
witnesses say lie Pushed or siraex tR
Drad Man While They Were comiaS
Fran a aIarEct Street Eaiiua
IIouae.

Thomas Blare q middle.aged white
white man. died ut the Delaware Hospital
about 8 o'clock yesterday mornlug from
injuries alleged to have been Inflicted by
john Barnes is who at tho station house,
unbeatable. awaiting the action OF this
coroners jury.
just how Blare received tho injuries
which Terminated In his death Ia ques-
ton OIL which witnesses Disagree. But
they all agree that Barnes committed tho
assault. Tho story is this: On Tuesday
Night last the two men entered the res-
taurant. No. l02 Market street, and order
Ell soup. Both were Intoxicated and bs-
cause OF thoir disorderiy conduct tho
proprietor Of the restaurant ordered them
out.
They arose aDd went and upon ronch.
ing the door, the proprietor says. Barnes
pushed his friend when his friend fell.
Others say Branes struck Blare and the
blow was 30 great that II knocked tho
man down. However. whom Officer Lucas
reached the spot he found Blare lying on
the pavement IN a dazed condition.
Barnes was In the crowd and both Tho
men were arrested. At tue station house
Wednesday, morning Or. ~. j. Hnghos
that physician rendered the patients i'm.
mediate removal to the Delaware Hos.
pital where he remained until his death
An autopsy made by Dre. J. ii. Walker
fractured skull and a dislocated Left arm.
The body is now In chargs OF Deputy
Coroner Chandler, who has sum N onei .
jury which will sit tomorrow probably.
But little Is known OF Blaro by these
who were his nearest friends.
He Is said to have no relatives and was
shlftless sort OF fellow, He made a
living at cobbling. and made his home In
the cheap lodging houses in the section OF
the city where he received the fatal in'
| jurlesi an
Blare's death makes the fourth one
| which has bean brought about W thin q
few feet of where he fell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Charles Campbell of the Recorders
Office at the Court House this morning re-
ceived from W. A. Mahoney. who IL now
In London. q unique Christmas and New
Yeal's greeting. 1t IL card printed In
oolors and embelllshed ty figures of tho
relatives mentioned. This Is the greet
Ing:
Thro' ChrIstmas and New Year. may
YOU and good luck DO the best of relatives
II your grandfather's aunt was your
uHcle's mamma and your uncle had
legally proved that he wes the half
brother Of your papa, and your
llrst cousin three times removed.
II your aunt claimed that shs was your
etepmother's niece and your nephew as
serted that he was the son OF your half
cousins grandfathers wife. then who the
--er d Il would you be2
The reverse side of the card contains
tht8 answer:
"Whatever relation your kinshlp may
claim,
Whatever your whatever your
name,
To me for all time you'll remain
Just the same"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23
FORD FO1 GOVERNOR.
He Denies the Accusations MAIDS
Against / lin in a Philadelphia
Doror

The Philadelphia Record today had a
column article from Wilmington on the
candidates for Governor OF Delaware next
year. reporter OF tho REPUBLICAN CALI
cd at the Ford Morocco Works this morn
ing and showed Mr.. Peter J. Ford clip.
ping from today's Philadelphia Record
touching on tho Gubernatoriai oltuas
tion III this State. In which tho
assertion is made that Mr.. Furd's cam
dicacy was merely Intended to ccncsn-
trate strength Tor tho evautual purpose
OF turning IL over to Or. Black or some
candidate as q part ,of Mr.. Ford's system
ntlo hostility toward what 10 known as
the Court House RlnR''
After reading the article Mr. Ford sail.
There 10 not u sclntilla OF truth In these
assertions My present position has been
assumed after much thought and under
pressure from numerous representatives
OF all factions OF tho Dom ocratic party In
every portion OF the State. and having
declared myself d candidate IL was aud Is.
and will DO with the intention of contest
ing the matter to a decision in the con-
vention.
want to say. Furthermore. that tho
other gentlemen whose names aro mon =
toned In the article In connection with
the nomination are men whom l esteem
thoroughly and toward whom my feel
ings. personal anu political, arc OF tho
very kindest.
The lnslnuatIon that am animated by
motives Of revenge regard as uuwor thy
OF any Taan whom oven q small portion
Of his follow citizens regard as fit to bo
mentioned in connection with tile oIico
OF chief executive OF his native State.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

MOUssEY-on the sist inst. Marguerite L.
Mous!ey a8 ed 80 years.
Relatives aud friends are invited to attend
the funeral from tho residence OF her hus-
band Levi NJ. Muusley siiversIdc, Brandy
wine Hundred. Thursday morning, goth inst,
1875. at 10 a'clock. Services ut the house.
lntCrment ut Lombardy Cemetery.
MOORE-On December 23rd Thomas b.. In
innt sen OF j. H.. aud Ella W. Moore, aged
six manths.
Funeral on Thursday December 2Sth. 1895
10 O'Clock Il. M. from the parents residence,
No. 4O5 ltodney Street. Interment ut River
Wow Cemetery.
Phllal clphia papers please copy.
SUHuBTZ-On December -. 1895, Charles
a. Schultz, aged SO years,
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from tho residence OF his BROTH
ar -in-law, larry Detts No. ial0 Tatnall
street. on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock.
Interment private.
MUhLIN-on Dec. q, 1895. Henry NJ. MulIin.
aged G3 years.
Relatives and friends also o u a NJ arc
Inv tied to attend hI funeral from h is late
residence. b25 Lancaster avenue, on Tuesday
afternoon at o clock Services at the house.
lnteIment klverview Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The jackson 4 Sharp Company will ship
to Gloucester tomorrow Two OF The hand =
soonest electric cars. excepting those
built for tho City hallway Company lha I
ever went from this city. They are con.
structed like the new ears of the local
COMPANY but one Is painted in white and
trimmed in gold. They will be used for
trolley partles aud the lights used as
special features.
4 There are sixty lights on the outside OF
each car distributed around the sides and
ends. Inside there are twenty lights. The
cara have attracted much attention and
nre admired by oil those who have seen
than,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Tho work OF overha ulIng. retitting. light
ing and bsautifying the Pullman car at the
shops OF The company In our city, Is near
~ completed, and on tho third. fourth.
ilfth and SIKH OF January there will be
forwarded to jersey City. N. j., on zach
day four cara designed for this Florida
Special. which are equal In grandeur and
stability to any over made by airy other
company. Tho present month has boon
one of the most prosperous the coE pany
has experienced for three yeats, some
500 mon having been employed. and tho
pay roll will foot up $4,000. What tho
mon will Ito next month Is n matter OF
conjecture. Unless nav work comes In.
thrae or four hundred men Will be die.
charged end the outlook for employment
In our city Ia very discourn1lng. Demo-
cratic policy Ia doing lts bllghtlng work
and the winter must bring poverty and
suffering. The mountebanks, who talked
OF good times and good wages In Case OF
Cleyeland's election. should hide th9ir
heads In shame.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

There was excitement for time ut
Eighth and Market streets this morning.
Two email boys helped themselves to the
nuts and fruits which are displayed by
the Italian vsnder there when he dis.
covered them and gave chase. The young.
sters were caught ut Shipley street and
the italian punished thom by striking
them.
Two men who were passing thought
tho man had used uncalled for force and
took IN for the boys. The Italian then
proceeded to ''do"'the two mon but he
fell far short aud would have been badly
handled himself had not other bystander5
stopped the disturbance
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will holl
u fair In Pyle'5 Cycling Academy the tirst
two weeks In January, aud the work of
erecting aud decorating booths Will begin
A number OF committees have been aD.
pointed and will make the fair one of the
events OF the season. The entertalnm Mt
committee Will provide nuH program To o
Tor each night,
The proceeds will go toward building a
bicycle track.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

or good shoes for little money. perhaps
you viii! say: Oh, yes. huvs read that
kind OF nonsense before. Possibly you
have taken the trouble to go unl look at
some improbable bargains at I'm possible
prices. and it stilfsnod your purpose
never to be- fooled In that way again.
Well. don't judge our advertisement by
that kind OF nonsense. We don't promise
TO save the prloe OF a ton Of coal on every
pair OF baby shoes, but we feel perfectly
safe ia promising you the best there sin
Respectable footwear for the smallest
amount OF money. Try us for your
christmas shoe wants. you will proba bly,
lind your pocketbooli taxed less for good
shoes than over before. Formans. No. 10
East Fourth street. between Market and
King
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Shellady and Co.. new llrm OF plumb.
ors; have opened an establishment at No.
call from their friends who have any work
In their line. They arc prepared to do all
kinds OF plumbing work at the shortest
notice, and also make a speciality OF job-
bling. They pay special attention to couu-
Try work When In need OF prompt and
satisfactory work give them a call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

A. NJ. Palmer. with his stock company
in "Triihy," Will open an engagement at
ths Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Monday night next. "fril byn met with
great success In New YORK and even great
or Is looked for during tho Philadelphia
stay. Wilmington tn satre goers should
avail themselves OF this opportunity OF
seeing Dir. Maarler's character dramas
LEAD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

At present 1t looks as though many
judgments on the bools of tho SuperIor
Court will become void. BY recent Lcgls.
lative enactment all ten year old iudg.
ments become void after January unless
renewed, yet despite the fact but few per-
sons have paid much attention either to
the law or to tho stories priutsl Ia the
nhnnra cnncarninn IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

A splendid rehearsal OF tho choir OF
forty voices to sing Mt the midnight sor-
vices at Epworth 81. L. Church on Christ.
mas eve. was held Sunday afternoon. The
final rehearsal will DO held at tine church.,
tonight. Tho concert no doubt will DO
we'll attended. ns IL is fleo TO the public.
modate a large crowd. The servlce will
begin promptly at 10 O'Clock. The fol-
lowing are the musical numbers;
Softly Silver Starlight Prior
Quartette Ladies' Voices.
Whom Jesus Was Born in bethlehem
Herbert
There We're Shepherds Abiding In tho Field
Holden
HaTk, What Celestial Sounds. Herbert
Brightest and Best OF the Sons OF tho
Let Us Now Go Even Unto Bathlehom
Barrlnger
ting, sweet Bells. ................He rhnrG
Gloria (rwelfih Aiass) ..............M ozart
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

She tiust kissed)-How dare you, sir?
He-1 hope you will pardon me; Ididn't
think
Shc-Think? Ofcourso you didn't think.
But your inability to think is no excuse
for your conduct suppose you mean to
toll INC that If you had stopped to think,
You would not have wanted to kiss me. =
indianapolis journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The clerks In tho numerous departments
of tine old established clothing and tailor.
ing establishment OF J.T. Mulln aud Son
Sixth and Market streets. were as busy as
bees to-day attending to the drove OF Gus.
toners. Every counter from tho gents
furnishing up Is crowded with customers,
who are getting Christmas presents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

s Jemee A. Hearn. the actor. delivered =
Single Tax speech in theE) Dera House last
might. He explained that the Single Tax
ers wished to abolish private ownership
Ia fanu and to compel those who
mold possession to pay its rental value to
the community, which created that value.
de Is delightful speaker.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Whether Mrs. Rosino Llono, an ITALIA n
woman. has eloped with another man or
committed suicide on Sunday evening, Is
a mystery aud no truces OF her have yet
been found. The creek has boon dragged
and re.dragged. Tho woman had u quar-
rel with her husband.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The Wood Brothers who have made such
q conspicuous success In purchasing tho
large boot and shoe stock OF the Walker
estate and retailing the same at No. Is
East Third Street at such low prices as
are boon to the people. were all born In
Philadelphia and are SONS of Aaron Wood,
and his good wife, who are we'll and
hearty and living there.
The five brothers are all In merca ntile
pursuits except tho oldest. who has re.
tired. Thelr names are Johu H., William
H.. Thomas H.. J. Frank. Harvey O., Ed.
ward T.. A. Charles, Walter s.. and Hes-
bert III. They all work together cong en-.
tally. Several of them came here and
helped Walter In his unprecedented sales.
which reached as high as 1000 pairs In ore
day, and Is still going on at astonshingly
low prices. See adv.
waiter has four shoe stores Nos. 4l0l
and 4l03 Lancaster avenue. phiadel phia.
and Second and Market streets and No. Is
East Third street this city. He says no
will allow no shoe dealer to give buyers
as good bargains as he will. The Wood
brothers are hustlers. 1t is not usual for
several salesmen in the same store TO
count their days Gales up to nearly $500
each
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Mr.. George w. Vernon. tho senior odl.
ter OF the RErUpIIcANis gradually getting
better, anu hopes AFRO entertained that he
viii DO able to no at the oiIics on Thurs.
day. Although In his nth year. he is yes
q very active man In his business. His
many friends Will be pleased to hsar Of
h
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The Levy Court was In session this
morning but no business was transacted.
This afternoon tho commissioners Will
hear the Ferris Industrial School trustees
In reference to tho annual appropriation
OF tho institution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Forty members of Eden Lodge, l. O. O.
T., yesterday visited the home of William
Howard Rogers, No. SO2 Brocme street.
md consoled Mrs. Rogers. The body of
MT. rogers was sent to HopewelI, Pa.
this morning for interment,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

The receivers OF the Walton aud Whnnn
Company filed an answer In the United
States Court to-day aud the matter Will
days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Pills do not eurs constipati on. They
only agEravate. Karls Clover Root lea
gives perfect regularity OF the bowels
n. Is. Danfurth, cor. md ana Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

County Treasurer John L. Dlckey Is COM
fined to his bed with stomach troubles.
lie has been suffering for several days and
has bGeu out, but Dr. Ogle yestarda y
ordered him to Ills homo Tor several
DIVA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Public sale of toys and Christmas 4 GOD
at StiCh Il Sons Auction room, this,
Monday evening. tomorrow morning and
evening. ALI kinds oil Christmas go obs
at 73O.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

Elder A. II. Runner and Raw B. j. Briggs
organized church. on this H2l day CT
December 1885 called the Second Mt
Pleasant Baptist Church, the primlt I've
BAPTIST denomination. 18th and Market
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-23

II you want Christmas goods tho best
place In the city Is at Lawton's No. Gil
Market street. Don't forget to visit the
base tnent.