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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
A FUTILE TEST.

The people of this country, as rep
resented in congress, and especially
those of Massachusetts, as represented
by Senator Lodge, are wonderfully
slow to learn the futility of the educa-
tional test as a solvent of the question
Of fitness for citizenship. The senate
is drontng away in customary fashion
over bill to restrict and regulate i'm
migration. For the past ten years this
matter has been under public consid-
Grafton, Rnd senators and representa-
tives have taken anxious counsel to
find out, not what would be good for
the country, but what would please the
constituencies from which they come.
1t has been generally agreed upon by
them that some measure to prevent the
landing in this country of immigrants
who are judged to be below the level
of fitness for citizenship would
be acceptable. What the test should
be has puzzled them exceeding
ly. 1t is now proposed to exclude
from our boundaries such immigrants
over fourteen years of age as shall be
unable to read and write their native
language, and also to read and write
at least five lines of the United States
constitution
If this measures the idea of congress
as to what constitutes fitness for Amer
lean citizenship, we are exceedingly
sorry for it's backwardness in learning.
If anything at all has been proved
over and over again by the results of
scores of local and general elections in
this country, it is that the educational
test Of personal wothiness is a hopeless
and irredeemable failure. The states
eracy is lowest in this country are not
the states upon which we can depend
today for support Of sound principles
of government. Neither are they the
reverse. In the last election the COM
munities having the greatest number of
persons who cannot read or write
joined with those having the smallest
number in advocating a policy having
two fundamental defects; first that
it would not accomplish what it pro-
posed to do. and second. that it was
morally indefensible
It seems clear to us beyond question
that you cannot pick out those voters
whose citizenship is of the most desir-
able quality by any species Of educa-
tional test. An inquiry made at the i'm
migration office in New York would
certainly disclose a state of facts cor
responding with what we have learned
in our national experience. 1t would
show that a large number Of the i'm
migrants who could read and write
two languages as required are not de-
sirable persons to receive. 1t would
show that large proportion of those
without elementary education, were
hard working men Of good character,
anxious to make homes for themselves
in the United States, to increase it's
wealth and prosperity and to render to
it's laws the obedience which they had
learned to pay to superior authority.
To apply this test, therefore, is to set
up a standard that our own expert
ence has discredited. 1t is the same
mistake that we have made in our
system of public education and which
the G o b e has pointed out in the past
That costly and marvellous error is the
supposition that you have prepared
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ToDAY,s WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-Forecast for Sun
day: Minnesota-Fair in southern portion;
local SHOWS in northern portion; warmer In
northwest portion; westerly TO southerly
winds; warmer Sunday night.
Wisconsin-Fair in southern portion, part
ly cloudy with local SHOWS in northern por-
ton; light to fresh northwesterly winds, be-
coming variable.
South Dakota-Fair, followed by local rains
Sunday afternoon; warmer; southerly winds
Notwithstanding weather with snow
ers: colder Sunday night; westerly winds
shifting to sGutherly.
North Dakota-Increasing cloudiness with
light rain or snow; warmer, followed by
colder Sunday night; southerly winds.
TTTpEC
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
Gone East to Visit.

William M. Cooke, for many years in charge
of the draw bridge Of the Chicago Great West
ern railway at Robert street, left for Wash,
ington, N. j., last Thursday, where he Will
snend several weeks visiting friends and rela-
tives Mr.. Cooke is accompanied by his
wife on his trip east. Before his departure
Mr. and Mrs. Cooke were rendered recep-
ton by Liberty Council, No. 5, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, assisted by the
Daughters of Liberty, Of which Mr.. and Mrs.
Cooke are active members.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
TEMPERATURES.
DAILY MEANS.

Barometer 29.72 thermometer, 81; relative
humidity, &c. wind southwest; weather
partly cloudy; maximum thermometer, Al:
minimum thermometer. q; daily range 20;
amount of rainfall or melted snow in last "A
hours, 0.
Note-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation. p. f. Lyons, Observer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
Discussing Rc-ASspSSment.

The Baltimore Sun Of Tuesday
SAYS: Judging from the progress
on the Bankard assessment bill, which
has now been under consideration for
two days. the House of Delegates will
consume the rest of the session before
a bill is perfected to meet the many
divergent views on this question. The
session was consumed with the dis
cussion Of mortgage taxation. the same
rock on which it split Monday night
The question is still unsettled. The
sentiment seems to favor the taxing of
mortgages. but there are a dozen differ
ent views as to how this can best he
done TO make it fair for both the mort
gagor and MORTGAGE. The second
section of the voluminouS bill is not
Yet passed.
When the bill came up today As
unfinished business with the PROPOSE
ton Of Mr.. Applegarth to substitute
the supplemental bill introduced by
Mr. Bankard for Mr.. Cooks amend
mant to provide that all mortgages
shall he ASSESSED at their full value for
State and county and municipal taxa
ton to the mortgagee. that the amount
OF the mortgage be deducted from the
assessed value ofthe property mortgage
and the residue assessed to the mort
@agor Mr.. Applegarth asked per
mission to withdraw the substitute.
SAYING that Mr.. Cook had agreed to
withdraw the amendment and that the
III AS Ire proposed would then b" Offer
ed in the form of an additional sec
ton.
70 this Mr.. Birnie objected and Mr..
Lee took the floor and proceeded to
discuss the rtasSessmcnt bill and the
argument made in its support by Mr..
Bankard on Friday last. He pointed
OIt as one of the chief defects Of the
bill the fact that it made ~ provision
for taxation of ground rents. The
g..eater part Of thr wealth of Baltimore
city, he said. is invested in ground
T. nts. and he had been informed that
since this bill was introduced capitalists
were getting rid Of bonds and other
investments and buying up ground
rents DtciUS" Ill" III ilHN 50 lllNtSl"I
W juId not he taxed. \ reaS spSSment
law with this defect. he argued. would
II i he fair and equitable. There are
ALREADY on the statute-bookS laws
authorizing the taxation Of ground
rent, and bonds. and there is no need
for Il new law to direct 4 rea>> rssmrnt
and rcvaultion of property. Mr.
Lee quoted from the fifteenth article
ot the declaration Of rights. and said
il was ridiculous to propose that all
N N should b, taxed according to
their actual worth i'll real and personal
property.
Wonderful are the cures accomplished
by Hoods Sarsaparila and yet it is only
because Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true
Hood purifier, makes pnre, rich healthy
blood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
I.entfn Services.

The following is the schedule of Len
ten and Easter Services to he held i'll
Trinity Church this town:
Sundavs-Holv Communion $50 \.
NJ and LIST Sunday in the month at II
\. NJ.
Daily Prayer at 1870 u. VI. except
Friday Evenings 80. Sermon or Lee
ture "Wednesday and Friday evenings
and every day in Holy Week.
Holy Communion Good Friday at
IL \. NJ
Easter Dav-IIoly Communion at s
\. NJ and | 4. VI.
Chldren'S Services with Baptism at
p NJ.
Confirmation to he announced later.
THE RECToR'S PASTORAL
DEAR PARISHIoNERS:-Le Lent he
reality. Real. intensely real was the
SAvIoUR's humiliation. his conflict in
the Wilderness, his sermons in Geth-
semane. his agony on the cross.
The sun in the heavens was not
more real than was the incarnation.
The material world is not more real than
was the burden of man sin which led
him to exclaim % my F"thrr, il it be
possible ht this cap pass tram me, not as
mW, but as Mon mW.
No one. methinkS. can prayertullv
read the Gospel story Of Il Saviours
love without being led to the foot Of
the cross.
How shall we best keep Lent?
|. Bv whole souled conservation to
Him who loved us and gave himself for
us.
,. BY spending much time in Search
ing the Scriptures and secret prayer
3. Let every idol he hurled from the
heart 5 throne and let Christ he all in all.
4. Avail yourselves ofall the Church
Services and be an earnest worshiper
and not mere spectator.
). Practice self denial in all things
possible, that you may have the more
to lay on Gods altar
6. Let there he Il family altar in
every home.
I. Engage in some special work for
the Master
8. Labor for the conversion Of your
fellow man, realizing that You ale your
brothers keeper.
8. Seek to make the Church to which
YOU belong very citadel of Heaven
from whose center shall radiate holy in
fuences upon the community.
TO- Be in earnest Life is too real.
the judgment too solemn and eternity
too momentous for anything but an
earnest life.
Only Lent well spent can bring Il
joyful Eastertide.
Faithfully and Atfectionat&ly.
Your Rector.
CHARLES F. SDNTAG.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
Local Legislation.

Senator Bowie on Thursday intro
duced bill to am md the charter OF
the Washington and Marlboro Rail
way Company of this county.
MrScnoolcy bill to make appropria-
ton for the Laurel High School was
reported unfavorably on Thursday in
the House of Delegates and the report
was adopted.
On "Wednesday Senator Carrico
intoduced bill to require the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad to run a
local passenger train over the Pope's
Creek Branch on Sunday to and from
Baltimore. the design is to meet long
felt want of citizens in this section.
No trains are run on this line on the
Sabbath. so that the citizens of st.
Mary 5. Charles. Calvert and part of
Prince Georges counties are without
ing until Monday morning. 1t is
claimed in behalf Of the bill that Il
Sunday train would pay well, vet
efforts have several times been made
to secure one with vain results: hence.
it was decided to take the matter before
the Legislature. She bill requires the
company to run q train to Baltimore
on Sunday morning and back again in
the afternoon, making connection at
Bowie with trains to and from Washing
ton.
1t is said that bill will also be intro
duced to compel the Pennsylvania Rail
road to run an extra train each way
between Baltimore and Bowie This
is to meet the rapidly developing sec
ton between the Frederick road and
Patuxent and it is proposed to accommc
date those persons who may have bust
ness or pleasure in town 1T night. and
mechanics and others desiring to reach
town early i'll the morning. to have a
| local train leave Baltimore at ll:45 D.
M, and leave Bowie in the morning in
time to reach Baltimore about : a
| IN.
A bill WAS imtrocucrd "Wednesday by
Delegate Norman. Of Charles county
directing the BaItimarc and Potomac
Railroad to extend its line. from BE
Alton to Chapel Point This extern
sion is about four miles. Chapel Point
is a f:tyorite summer resort for Wash
ingtonians. and WAS recently La Plata
rival. for the county seat.
Mr.. Holmes bill providing for :;
commission to inquire int tn" practical
bility Of adopting tn" Torrtns system
Of recording deeds in Maryland came
up in the House of Delegat = on Fri
day and. after som" debate. was pass
ed.
On Tuesday Senator Bowie intro
ducrd Il bill to enlarge The boundarir.
of Spaldings election district by adding
certain parts Of Marlboro and Kent
districts.
Mr.. Pyles on Tuesday introduced /;
bill to direct the commissioners of thi>
county to pay to George W. Richard
son S2lS.43. costs Of defending y suit
On Tuesday Mr.. Mudd introduced ;
bill to reimburse the commissioners o
Charles county for thr expenses incur
red i'm the case of State ". Belle Far
rail- and State vs.. Henry johnson. and
for stamping out smallpox in that
county.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
Against infected Cattle.

The Governor will issue proclama-
ton. i'll accordance with the request of
the State live stock sanitary board. to
restrict infected Southern cattle from
Marvland Care has been taken in
drawing the line not to exclude Viz
gina cattle. and the proclamation is
designed to be concurrent to some cN-
tent with similar proclamation hy
the Governor Of Virginia. The effect
will be not to interfere with the com
mercr in cattle for slaughter between
the two States. but contribute to the
effectiveness Of the guarantee of South
-nrn inlict ed critic.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28

if you're Il tired out or ''run-down
woman. with DR.. Pierce'> Favorite
Prescription. And. if YOU suffer from
any ''female complaint or disorder.
YOU get Well For these two things
to build up women'S strength, and to
cure women's ailmentS-thiS is the
only medicine which, once used. is
always in favor. Therefore. nothing
else can be Just as good, for you to
buy. The .'Prescription regulates
and promotes all the natural functions,
II yer conflicts with them, and is per-
fectlv harmless in any condition Of the
female system. 1t improves digestion
enricheS the blood, brings refreshing
sleep, and restores health and vigor.
For alterations. displacement>. hearing
Town sensations. periodical pains. and
every chronic weakness or irregularity
it's Il remedy, that safely, aud per-
manri [ v cures.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
The Modern Way

CommendS itself to tn" weil-intormed
to do pleasantly and ettectually what
was formerly done in the crudcst man
ner and disa greeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches. and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects. use the delightful liq-
uid laxative remedy. Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by California FIG Syrup
Company.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
GIudness COrnes

With a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many 70, ms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs, prompt
~ removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and IS
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important. in order to get its bene-
fetal effects. to note when you pur-
chase, that YOU have the genuine article.
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular. then laxa-
tiveS or other reno dies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease. one
may DC commended to the most Sllillful
physicians. hut if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best and with
the Well-iniol med 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, 1896-02-28
CARPETS AND OILCLOTU.
LADIES WRAPS, LADIES WRAPS

- I'M ladies' - mes nur price --......... Csc
100 la'iies beaver Ctpe>. our price. w
81 % ladies plush cap :, our price,. 20
81 o ladies' beaver cape>, our price - y?
81 90 c drenS iierOwn ats, our price. use
TINS is only ii few of the many styles we control
this seasons.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMEN I
offers some good values

81 % children knee pants suit, our price. SIC
~ 80 chlrens pants suit, our price 81 .4S
OUR $500 NOVELTIES IN CHIl.DREN'S
SUITS 81 one OF them.
Best 25c knee pants i'll town.
81 80 Mems wool pants. our price.........S SIC
S. 10 Mems pants .................. ..........SlA
~259 Mems all wool pants, our price........ 81 rs
We will sell you strictly all wool mems suit our
price Observation-Disclosures. Nf?e
We will sell you blue or black cnevot SUIT. our
BEAT THE PRICE IF YOU CAN.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
DRESS GOODS.
MOHAIR! MOHAIR!

We give you plain figured or changeable 25c'
S,c 4gc and 59c
SI0o 81 inch black and blue storm serge, our price
49,.
SOC 10 inch black and blue storm serge, our price
3,&c. ,...
We can give YOU all the newest figured novelties in
black. 3lc 49c and SIC.
our line of dres, paids, >, 12J4c, a5e, 3,4. toe.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
BEDS R\PS, BEDS RAPS!

81 on G.ey Ill n K r., orr price ...... 4gc
5O, he'd can't IRIS orr pr Observation-Disclosures oc
81 go bed comforts, our price .o3c
81 80 white blankets our pr c'...............o? 81
Our line OF Hose Blanket AMI lap roue| complete
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
OUR LINE OF VELVETS,

Velvet as and Nelveteens in the new
designs
81 90 paid silk velvet, price i9c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
VarSyille Farmers Club.

The country residence of Mr.. j. ID.
Cassar,l. at Muir,>irk. this county. was
thrown open to the members of the
Evansville Farmers Club Saturday
night. Professor Heiges. of the United
States Department of Agriculture, adj
dressed the club on the subject off, APP
pl, Culture" and incidentally upon all
small fruits. They must be harvested
before maturity, he said. The apple
season is the longest season Of any of
the small fruits. Apple growers have
the mlrket under their control owing
t, cold storage. He spoke of the many
adyanta. IS for apple culture i'll this
section OF the country. and especially
in Marvllnd. Fruit trees cannot en-
dure wet feet but the soil should he
comparatively moist. The ground
should ba SUBSIDIZED. The proper way
to prepare ground for an orchard is by
planting some other crop or crops, pre-
f.rahIv potatoes. Barn yard manure
Sh ,uld be used when obtainahle,
or some other heterogeneous fertilizer.
The crop to he grown depends upon
1 re market Thorough cultivation of
tie trees is essential. and must be such
rs will produce wood growth. Trees
s.l,lll br, plant Il on the hill side, as
tili i1.ltion is warm, n than the valley.
The manure should he spread over as
much ground Is the limbs of the trees
cover. Tn" club decided to award 4
prz" of Il piece of silver valued at S25
t, the member of the club realizing the
greatest net-prof from Il quarter ofan
acre of land. an accurate account to lie
kept of the fertilizers. labor. etc, en-
pioye,l, and the contestant must be
limited to any special product.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
For Il Sunday Train.

Mr.. EDIToR:-The bill lately intro
ducpd i'll the Legislature by Senator
Carrico to compel the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad to run Il Sunday
train between Baltimore and Pope'S
Creek will meet with the hearty APP
prevail of all those who use the road.
AMI Of these there are Il goodly num-
h'r. \ Sunday train would be Il great
cpnvenirncc. The business and social
relations existing between our people
and those of Washington and Baltimore
are such as to render this rapid-transit
accommodation on Sunday very deSir
able. to say nothing Of the many emer-
gcncieS which do arise, and are liable
1T any time to arise. t, neceSSitate our
driving to the city. or be subjected to
considerable veNation and loss of time
in waiting till the next day to 90 by
rail. Many of our people compelled
by business to 90 to the cities on Sat
urday are often detained till past train
time. and hence forced to remain until
Monday. these would gladly avail them
snlves Of the Sunday evening train to
return home. This end of the road is
4 part of the main line as originally
built-that between Bowie and Wash
ington is the branch road-in building
it our people gave to the Company
nearly the entire right of way, and
otherwise aided the project-why then
should not we be granted the convent
ence Of a Sunday train without the ne
cassity oflegislative action! One good
turn deserves another
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
Died.

At her home near Groom on We'd
nesday the 26th inst, LUCY. the be-
loved wife of Cornelius Dulev.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
UNDERWE EAR.
UNDERWEAR.
OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
LACE CURTAINS.

lace curtains, our price. ...43
81 90 lace curtains, our price 69c
81 80 lace curtains, our price. SIC
500 lace curtains, our price. sl.l?
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
Vocal ano pesonal.
Death OF Miss DuHai,

Miss Augusta Caroline DuNal. of
tins county. died i'll Washington on the
list inst. The funeral took place from
her late h 'me near Glendale on Mon
day and the interment was in the GEM
etery OF Holy Trinity Church. She
was Il daughter of the late f. b. and
Caroline l.. DuNal. Of this county. and
sister of MeS>rS Gabriel and +. b.
DuNal.
Miss DuNal was one of those lovely
Christian characters whose lives are
spent i'll doing good, and she won the
admiration and respect of all who knew
her. She will be sadly missed by Il
large circle of friends and relatives.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
OUR HAT DIPAR INF n I
OUR SHOES

are the tax Of every one yoa meet
81 30 solid leather sho Is. opera, square or common
sense our price Observation-Disclosures. gS !,
- 90 III ms shoes all >tvle toes lbs
.,c ladies wrappers, our price. 39c
Il M ,dieS III er>, our price. he
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
SILKS. SILKS!

OUR MILLINERY DISPLAY.
We can't say too much about the
departments as we have everything
.un an desirable.
30. a new shapes in felt, our price. 29c
BIC clldreus cashmere caps our price. ..... l9c
81 90 ch lren'S line fur ,rimu I'd caps price 49c
i5c OSTRICH tips all shades, price. BE
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28

OFFICE or CoUNTY CoMNI>SIoNEES,
Upper Marlboro Md, Feb. I, 1896,
TINHE County Commissioners of Prince
L Georges county will meet ON
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-28
You Grt Strong.

CHARLES +. SDNTAG.