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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
Republican District Convention.

The Republicans of the Fifth Congress
ional District held their convention here
Yesterday, and elected delegates to repre-
sent the District in the National Conven-
ton to he held in St. Louis in June. Mr..
W. S. Chesley, of st. Marys county, was
made Chairman. He made short ad-
dress. Mr.. George Melley, of Charles
county, was Secretary.
There were contesing delegations from
Howard county and the 18th ward OF
Baltimore city. A committee on ere
dentials was appointed as follows:
Anne Arundel-Dr Washington g..
Tuck.
Charles-Thos. F. Nicholson.
Calvcrt-Henry Hall
Prince George's-Henry W. Clagett.
St. Mary's-J B. Jemison.
lst and 18th districts Baltimore county
William P. GUndry.
The committee reported in favor of seat
ing the delegation from the 18th Ward
headed by Benjamin F. Hiss and allowing
the delegates from Howard to cast a half
svote each.
: Mr.. Sydney F. Mudd and DR.. Tuck were
elected Delegates to the National Conven-
ton with Messrs. John |. Brooks of Cal
vert and Benz F. Hiss of the 18th Ward
alter ties Mr.. Wesley r. Oler, of Balti-
more county, was selected as the Presi-
DENTAL clcctor for the Congressional Dis
trict.
The following resolutions offered by Mr.
Holmes, of this county, were adopted:
RexnIrpd, That we the Republicans OF
the Fifth Congressional District in conven-
ton assembled hereby endorse the declar
alton of principles adopted by the Repub
Ecans State Convention which assembled
in Baltimore on April 22nd, 1896.
and be it f",ihe Ie>oired, That the dele
gates selected by this convention to the
National Republican Convention shall be
uninstructed as to their choice for Presi
dent.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
Circuit Court.

The regular Jury Term of this Court is
now in the third week OF its session with
Judges Brooke and Grain in attendance.
A number of cases yet remain to
be tried, and the Court will likely remain
in session the greater part of next week,
but the second weeks petit jury will not
he required. The court was engaged yes
tertlay in the trial of George Washing on.
colored, for the murder of Noble Harris,
colorcd Jury trial; verdict not guilty,
Merrick and Bells for State, Brandt foL
prisoner.
The following cases have been disposed
of since our last report:
The Islander case of A. Meloy VS.. Albert
Smith which was set for trial Tuesday
was continued.
The ease of J. Edwin Tolson vs.. The
Town Commissioners of Upper Marlboro
has been set for trial tomorrow.
John W. EastOn and Ben amin F. Mer-
son, two of the boys who were indicted
for breaking into and robbing the store
of Messrs. Phelps & Shaffer were arrai gn-
ed on Thursday and plead guilty. The
Court discharged them on giving their
personal bonds for good behavior for at
least two years.
McCosker & Malloy W. Charles Sacn-
berlick and wife, cloth case. Tried be
fore jury and verdict for defendants
Combs and Wells for plaintiffs and Rog-
ers f. Snowden Hill and G. c. Magruder
for defendants. The case of same against
Eggersted and wife was continued Same
against James Parker WAS n,np .o%d
Arguments was heard Friday on de
murrer in the case of the State VS. Hodge
Demurrer oyerruled. Bells and Merrick
for State and Magruder Il Wilson for
Hodge.
Ann r. Latimer, by her husband and
next friend, NJ. Randolph Latimer vs..
Thomas +. Rawlings administrator, etc.
Action for trespass; tried before Il Jury
and verdict for plaintiff damages assess
ed at 1928 and costs. Brandt and Stanley
for plaintiff, Merrick for defendant
On Wednesday the Court was engaged
in the trial of the case of Gait X Co.,
a ,ainst A. Posey. Tried before court yer
dist for defendant, Duckett and Dent for
plaintiffs, Magruder and Wilson for de
PENDANT After this the case of Chew
AGAINST Tune was tried before Jury
Magruder and Wilson for plaintiff and
Duckett and Dent and Mr.. Darlington of
the Washington Bar for defendants; YER
diet for plaintiff.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
Orphans Court.

Tnere was a regular meeting of the Or
phans' Court Tuesday with full Bench
in attendance. The following orders were
passed
Ordered, That the last will and Tesla
ment of Elizabeth r. Lowe be admitted to
probate, and that letters testamentary De
granted to John II. Lowe, executor; pen
atty of bond 800; notice to creditors ord
cred and William 5. Ryon, Jr., and George
Anderson appointed appraisers
Ordered, That the third and final account
of John A. Baker, Executor of Ann IT,.
Bowie, be passed.
Ordered. That the last will and tesla
meat of n Antoinette Darlington, he ad-
mitted to probate and that Edward and
Campbell Darlington be appointed admin
istrators, C. t. a: penalty of bond $4,000;
notice to creditors ordered, and Pinkney
A. Scaggs and John Whalan appointed APP
praisers.
Adjourned until May 10Th, 1896.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
Weather and the Crops.
A la

The weather bureau in its report ofcrop
condition for the week ended April Goth,
says:
The unusual warm weather throughout
the central eastern and southern portions
of the country has rapidly advanced the
season, which! has been unusually back
ward tnd has been very favorable for
farming operations and growth of vegeta
ton, which has been remarkably rapid.
Winter wheat has shown marked I'M
provemcnt generally, and is reported as
doing we'll in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Kansas and portions of Missouri and
while an improvement has been noted in
Kentucky and West Virginia, the condi-
ton Of the crop in these States is poor
some havin" been plowed up. In some
sections of Missouri and Texas winter
wheat is suffering from rain
Sping wheat seeding is well advanced in
Southern Minnesota and is about finished
in portions of Eastern South Dakota, where
some of the early sown is up. In North
Dakota no seeding has yet been done.
Preparation for complaining have been
pushed rapidly during the week, and in
the more southerly sections planting has
continued with much activity. Some corn
has been planted in Illinois and Nebraska
and planting will be begun in Iowa this
week
General rains would prove of such ben
eft from the Ohio valley Southwark.
Il have been troubled with dyspepsia
and indigestion, but | have been very
much relieved by taking Hoods Pills, and
| am now able to eat anything | wish and
it does not distress me Sarah L John
son, NorbeCk, Md.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
4 I.aughaDlr Mistake.

Two ladies entered "A book store recent
" and the younger asked the clerk for 4
book called "Favorite Prescription '
The puzzled attendant was unable to com
ply with her request and She left the store
disappointed. Inquiry elictel the fact that
she had overheard conversation between
two literary ladies in which "Favorite
Prescription" was mentioned with Xtrava-
CANT praise, and had jumped to the con
cluSion that it was book She now knows
that DIR. Pierce's Favorte Prescription is
i sovereign cure for the ills and weak
nesscs" peculiar to women, for she has
been cured by its use. Send for a free
pamphlet, remit 10 cents in stamps for
Book u6S pages on Nv omen and and Her
Diseases" Address Worlds Dlspensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
GladneSS Comes

With q better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentlc etforts-plcaSant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system. which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed 50 highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are duc to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes Internal
cleanliness without dcblitatlng the
organs on which it acts 1t is therefore
all Important, in order to get its bene-
ticiul effects. to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine artl-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Call-
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laNatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skillful
phvsicianS. but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
When Travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip Il bottle of Syrup of
Figs. as it acts most pleasantly and
effcctuallv on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers headaches, and
other forms of sickness For sale in 80
cent and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gist Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24
Qualities at The Pinnacle Point.
Prices at Low Tide Mark.

A showing representing
weeks of careful preparation and
.judicious buying in all the marts
of the land.
Our Millinery and Dress
Goods Department will make
their initial showing Oh Monday.
Everything that is pretty, sty-
lish and in good taste is on our
shelves, and in qualities as high
as our prices are low.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24

81 90 Kid Gloves-black and colorcd. 49c
xl.25 Fosters Hook Glovcs-tans
We have also in stock Il full lne-both
in black and colors-of Eggebrecht and
Bernhardts Gloves.
Sc Ladies' Ribbed Vests. .... .4c
15c Ladies' Gowns. Observation-Disclosures. SIC
SOC Ladies' Pants. lie
Zoe Misses Black Ribbed Hose; pairs
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-04-24

All that is new in DRESS
GOODS and MILLINERY
Thousands of stylish HATS
Myriads of beautiful FLOWERS
in short, everything which is
proper, stylish and tasteful in
Hats, Toques, Bonnets, Flowers
and Trimmings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
IN THE SENATE.
Bernard Green Given Gen. Casey's Position
Bill Tor Admission Of Arizona.

Washington, March 26.--After a Ion I,
discussion. the Senate pasSed the joint
resolution appointing Bernard r. Glecn
to fill the vacancy caused by the dcath
Of Gen. Casey. in charge of the con
struction Of the new library building
in Washington. at a salary of 5000 a
year.
The joint resolution authorizing Ben
Jamln Harrison to accept certain
medals presented him by the govern
ments Of Brazil and SPAN. during his
term as President was taken up ana
passed.
Allen. Pop. of Nebraska offered the
following:
Resolved, That Congress should by
Appropriate legislation ai..i without fur
tncr delay restore silver to free ana
unlimited coinage at a IA 10 of I6 parts
standard silver to one part of gold.
and should. by appropriate Legislation
Withdraw from the secretary OF the
treasury any power he may now have
to issue bonds or interest bearing OBJ
legations of the United states until the
necessity therefor shall be declared
by Congress: and Con.nes.; should not
adjourn until these things have been
accomplished. The re solution was
tabled for the present
The legislative. executive and Judi
cial appropriation bill MS taken Up
and all the amendments heretofore
agreed to in the committeeof the Whole
except such as We're specially reserved
We're agreed to in bulk About an
hour was consumed in discussing the
amendment to give a ihi.d clerk to the
Senate committee on pensions. The
amendment was agreed to.
Sherman moved to strike out all sec
tions of the bill in reference to the
compensation of United States district
attorneys, clerks and marshals, put
ting these officials on a salary basis in
stead of on a basis of fees. He argued
against the proposed change He said
such complete reorganization of the
judiciary department ought not to be
made on an appropriation bill but
ought to be carefully considered by
the judiciary committee He consid-
cred the rates of compensation fixed in
the bill as too high He argued that
the present system of paying those
officials by fees. was far better than
paying salaries to them.
Sherman's motion was supported BY
Hoar, Chandler and HILL on the
ground, chiefly. that legislation of
general character should not be placed
in appropriation bills Without dis
posing of Sherman's motion, the bill
was laid aside. Cullom. who is in
charge Of it. giving notice that he
would try to have final vote on it,
The bill for the admission OF Arizona
as state was reported and placed on
the calendar. The Senate. at go adj
jOurned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. March 26.-The center
of low pressure has advanced from on
tario to northern New England. and
an area of high pressure has de-
veloped in the Lake region. The storm
center in Alberta has remained sta
tionary. but has increased in depth.
The weather remains cloudy in New
England, the northern portion of the
Middle states and in the lower Lake
region. Showers are reported in the
Ohio valley. Middle states and New
England.
The weather has clea'id throughout
the South. in the Central valleys. upper
Lake regions and in the Northwest
1t is cloudy in the central and southern
Rocky mountain districts. The tenn
perature has risen on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts and IN the Northwest.
1t is much colder in the Ohio and up
per Mississippi valleys and Lake re
gions.
Fair and colder weather is indicated
for the middle and northern Atlantic
states. The weather VIII remain .ar
and cool in the lower lake regions
and Ohio valleys. Fair and warmer IS
indicated for the uppe" Lake regions
and the Northwest. The weather VIII
be generally fair throughout the South.
and temperature changes will be O.
slight extent
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Eastport to Delaware
Breakwater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
54th CONGRESS,
House Refuses to Build More
Than Four Batt|eships.
Naval Appropriation Bill Passed.
Sundry Civil Bill Reported.
The Senate Appoints Bernard r. Green 10
Late Gen. Casey's Position.

Washington, March &c In the House,
the consideration of tie naval appr1-
priation bill was resumed. Hanley,
Rep, of Indiana, offered an amendment
increasing the number of Neacoins
coast line battleships from four to six.
He quoted from Routelle's speech adj
dressed to Holman, (then repre- senta-
tive from Indiana), in favor of an in
crease of the navy. and said the people
of the West heard that appeal of the
gentleman from Maine. and we're now
ready to respond to ii in supporting
appropriations for building the ships
he advocated. They were patriotic
enough to recognize the fact that dar-
ger To the sea coast cities Of assault
from foreign navies was a matter Of
concern to the whole country.
Johnson, Rep, Of California, criti-
cised the naval committee for not 90
ing far enough in the matter of provid-
ing Cor an increase Of he navy He
advo ,ated the building of ships. that
American citizens might he fully pro-
tected wherever they went
An argument in support of the mo-
ton to increase the number of ships
New York. Routelle closed the debate
on the paragraph defending the pro
positions % the bin as reported
Hanley's amendment was defeate e
Ayes. 32: nays. 1874 A number Of other
amendments, one Of which provided for
an Increase in the number of torpedo
boats to 30 We're offered but all were
rejected or ruled out The committee
then rose, the bill was reported to the
House and passed exactly as recon-
mended by the committee on naval a.
fairs
Cannon reported from the committee
on appropriations the sundry civil ap-
propriatior bill fer the year ending
juno 30 1897. and gave notice that ne
would ask the House, tomorrow. to en-
ter upon its consideration. The House
the adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27


John Norrigan Of Madison, an Ar.
menian by birth, has filed his DECLARE.
ton of intention to become actizen o,
the United States.
Thursday, March %.
John Coffin VS.. A. A. Jacobs. actor
on account fer certain harness goods
amounting to s96.7 and interest. Plain
tiff through his travelling agent, Melzal
C. Cushing, sold defendent as he
claims. two bills of goods, one in De
seanber. 1899. and one in May. 1899
which had not been paid Defender
admits that he ordered the first bill
of goods, but before they were received
he sold out his business to his father
w. S. Jacobs, who assumed the Iiabilt,
Cor ttesgoods: that plaintiff was mott
fed of these facts and assented to the
same; that the second bill of goods was
ordered by defendant for his father
and was so understood by plaintiff 5
agent. w. S. Jacobs testified that he
,ettled his accounts With plaintiff il
September 1898. in which settlement
these two bills were. as he supposed
included.
Plaintiff has also brought suit against
" S. Jacobs. for one bill of goods and
two notes given by w. S. Jacobs in
above settlement. Verdict for plaintilI
S3S.0l. G. o. Small for plaintiff, A. Sim
mons for defendant.
:. ). Parsons. executor, VS.. Marcus
p. Hobart and Willis c. Hobart Ac-
ton on note for $3.50 given by defend
ants to one Russell. who is now de-
ceased. Plaintiff discontinues as 10
Marcus p Hobart. Plaintiff alleges
that defendants We're at one time in
business in Minneapolis and borrowed
money from Russell, giving the note
in suit and mortgage on lot of land
in Minneapolis. Defendant alleges
that Willis c. Hobart sold out TO Mar
Gus p. Hobart, and that Marcus =.
Hobart in October, 1894 sent to the
plaintiff a quit claim deed of the lot of
land in Minneapolis, which plaintiff
accepted: that the land was worth as
much as the amount of the note, and
that if not worth as much as the note
then plaintiff could recover only the
amount of the difference Plaintiff
denies that he accepted the deed either
in whole or IN part payment; that he
did tell Willis C. Hobart that he would
take 5000 in settlement of the note or
would take the land at its value if he
could have a warranty deed. and the
the balance in cash. Verdict for plain
tiff by order of court for 1891. 10. Mer-
rill & Cover for plaintiff. Danforth &
Gould for defendant.
Bunker VS.. CaSwell. defaulted. Nye
vs. Atwood. neither party. Nye VS.
Higgins. neither party. Costello VS.
Miller. neither party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
AGREE.
CONFEREES AGREE.
Cuban Resolutions Accepted
as Passed by the Senate.
Accord Each BeIIigerent Rights and
Favor Recognition Of Cuba.
Debate Row Shut on in Senate House will
Pass Resolutions.

Washington, March g. The confer
ecs on the Cuban resolutions, after n
short session, this afternoon, agreed
to the resolutions as they originally
passed the Senate This shuts off Al,
further debate in the Senate where
there was evidence of 4 spirit Of an
tagonism that the committee believed
would be exercised to the ultimate de
feat of any and all resolutions. The
House, it is believed. Will agree to the
report without delay. Ia the form rs
thus agree to the resolutions are:
Resolved. by the Senate, blouse of
that. in the opinion Of Congress. q
condition of public war exists between
the government of Spain and the gov
eminent proclaimed and For some time
maintained by force Of arms by the
the people of Cuba; ana the Unite
States of America shoGia maintain q
strict neutrality between the contend
ing powers, according 10 each all The
the rights of belligeren;s in the ports
and the territory of the United States
Resolved further That the friendly
offices of the United States should be
offered by the President 20 the Spanish
government. for the re cosnition of the
independence of Cuba
The action of the five conferees vas
unanimous. Senator Lodge of Maasa-
chusetts. the sixth member of the com
mttee, being absent .Ir Hit. chair
man of the House foreign affairs
committee. will at the urst opportunt-
ty. call up the conference report in the
House and ask it's consideration. 1t
/ 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
$4,000 BLAZE
In New Vose Block and Other
Buildings at Machias.
Seven Stores AID Offices Burned Out
Insurance About $87, 900.
Other Buildings Threatened But Escape
Rebuilding Will Start at Once.

Machias March 2G.-F'ire broke out
Thursday morning, in the new Nose
Block on the east side of Center street,
Machias. destroying the building and
burning ont seven stores and offices.
The JOSS on the building is $i5o.e5c ;,
insurance. $4,000. Bowkei's new block
was damaged $1,000. insured The Old
Bovntor House was damaged $l5.ooo.
insurance, $1,000; and the old Kelley
House $4,000 insurance. 5000
Other losses were Harwood Lodge,
$500 insurance, sl5c0; Delta Lodge.
$500, Insurance, 5000; Curtis. Kane &
5000, insurance, $500; Deering Council,
$500, insurance. 5000; Curtis, Kane &
Co, $4,000, insurance, $1,000; A. 7. Hal
ana Styles. $4,000 insurance, 5000:
Dr.. Batchelder, $500, no insurance:
John Allen, 5000. no insurance,
Willis II. Allen. $1,000. insurance, 1000
The total loss besides the building is
about $4,000.
The insurance is divided among the
following companies: Etna of Hart
ford, Home of New York. Royal, Liver
pool. Penn of Philadelphia. North
American, and Granite State. Orient OF
Hartford, and State Mutual of Port
land.
The Center street church, the Eastern
hotel and the Machias Union building
We're threatened. but no damage was
caused to them. The government
block, custom house and post office
We're slightly damaged by heat.
The work of rebuilding will be ctrr-
menced at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
WHY NOT lNVeNTORlED
Broker Douglass Creditors Find Properly
That He Seems to Have Forgotten.

Richmond. March 26 - (SpcciaD. -
The hearing in the case of Booker
Douglass, the noted BOWdoinham
trader was resumed before Judge w. r.
Hall of the court Of insolvency, Thurs
Douglass and A. NJ. Spear for Mrs.
Douglass. the mother of Booker. AL
bert S. Woodman of Portland, and
Hon. H. NJ. Heath of Augusta, repre-
scented the creditors. E. w. Hamlen of
Augusta, was the stenographer The
attorneys for the creditors have sue
ceeded in digging out property to the
value of several thousand dollars over
and above what was inventoried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-27
RICH MOND.
Odd Fellows Entertain Lewiston Visitors
Physicians Testing Consumptive Cure.

Richmond, March 2G.-(Special-
Noble Maxwell intends buiidin>; this
spring a handsome set of buildings on
the lot recently purchased by him on
the corner of Front and Spring streets.
The old buildings have been sold 10
Charles Rowe and will be removed by
him to Il reighhcring lot
Richmond Lodge, |. o. O. F., enter
tanned visitors from Lewiston, ListCn,
Brunswick and Bath, Wednesday even
ing. Remarks We're made by pr. il.
s. Richards. Rev. +. w. Weber. L.
d. Newell and others. \ banquet was
served.
Local physicians are testing the
merits of F,dsons consumption cure
DIR. w. n. Price reports that he is as
ing it in his practice with good results.