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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
Onward and Upward.

There is always room at the top
While at the bottom of the ladder there Is
a scramble for $40 clerkships, men OF at
tainments, who can command four times
that sum, are in demand. Columbia has
furnished one of this high grade class, IN
NJ arion Dorset; who has recently hal add
ed to his other duties, that of Bacterlolo-
gist of the EMERGENCY Hospital at Wash
ingten, position both of honor and pro-
fit Marion has no political pull, and his
onward and upward march is entirely due
t, merit and a demand for capable men,
We congratulate him on his continued
success, and commend his example to 9th
er men who may be just starting in life
We take the above from the Columbia
(Tenn) Heruld The young gentleman
referred to has met with success very I'M
usual for one so young. Several bulletins
have been issued by the Agricultural De-
rartment by him, giving results of orlgl-
nal il vestigations in scientific studies. He
is son of the late Dr. Walter Dorset, of
Columbia, and nephew of Mrs. Robert
Clagett and Hollie NJ. Berry.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
A Native of Prince Georges.

Mr.. Gabriel D. Clark, the well known
jeweler and capitalist, who died in Balti-
more on Tuesday was a native Of this
county In sketch of him the Baltimore
Netcs says:
Gabriel Duval Clark was born at Mari
eta, about six miles from Upper Mari
boro', in Prince Georges county, Md,
March %, 1913. His great uncle, Gabriel
Duval, for whom he was named, subse-
quently an Associate Judge of the United
States Supreme Court, was then Treasurer
of the United States. The boys parents
diving before he had attained his 9Th year.
Judge Duval raised and educated him. In
speaking of the home of his boyhood, MIR.
Clark would often refer to the visits of
Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Webster and other Gistin-
guished statesmen to Judge DuvaIs resi-
dence
In 1880 Judge Duval sent his nephew to
Annapolis to complete his education at
St. Johns College The college discipline
was extremely rigid. He stood 1t for two
wears, but then failing to obtain permits
sion from his uncle and guardian to leave
the college, he ran off, and, securing pass
age on an oyster pungy, came to Baltimore.
The pungy tied up at the foot of Cheap
spot where Mr.. Clark's half century OF
business life was spent AS soon as he
landed he started up the street in search
of employment. At the time a man named
John Foxcroft, manufacturing jeweler
and optician, carried on business on Cal
vert street near Water. Owing to an cpl
demic in the city help was scarce, and
Foxcroft gave young Clark employment.
He was never regularly indentured to Mr..
Foxcroft, but he served his time with him,
learning the trade of matchmaker, and
made for himself reputation second to
none in this regard. Upon the death of
Foxcroft and his wife, they having no
children, Mr.. Clark succeeded to the stock
in trade and goodwill of the business.
Shortly after he bought and improved
the northeast corner of Calvert and Water
streets, in which property he conducted
the business of buying and selling watches
and jewelry and repairing the same for
upward of so years. During the three de-
cades between 1850 and 1890 Mr.. Clark
did large business and accumulated u
great deal of money. He was the pioneer
in the business of importing the works of
ladies' and gentlemen watches from &c
neva and having them cased in this coun-
trV
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
Chesapeake Beach Railway.

Mr.. German presented a bill in the
Senate Wednesday authorizing the Chesa-
peake Beach Railway Company of Mary
land to extend its lines into the District
of Columbia. The route over which this
extension is to take place is stated to be:
Beginning at the southeasterly boundary
line of the District of Columbia where the
line of said railway shall reach the same
and running thence by such public roads
or other practicable routes which may be
approved by the District of Columbia,
going over the tracks of the Baltimore
and Potomac railway to the Anacostia
river, thence across the said river by a
proper bridge, thence along East Capitol
street to the terminus on the east side of
18th street east. 1t is provided that cable
electric pneumatic or other mechanical
power may be used for operating the cars
of the road, but that steam power in
locomotives shall not be permitted. The
rate of fare is fixed at cents on any part
or the whole of the road and within the
District of Columbia six tickets are to be
sold for % cents The road is permitted
to make transfer arrangements with other
roads in the District of Columbia.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

DIR. J. S. Conrad. of Relay, Md, anC

DR. ]. S. Conrad of Relay, Md, and
ex -president of the Maryland Asylum for
the Insane, died Monday evening at the
home of his brother, Prof. T. n. Conrad
near Occoquan Va. DR.. Conrad was fifty
eight years of age and had lived most of
his life in Maryland. Immediately after
the war ne was physician of the port of
Baltimore. He suffered from a paralytic
ST. oke about there year ago and had been
bed ridden ever since. His remains will
be taken to Baltimore and the interment
will be in Loudon Park Cemetery. Mrs.
]. Heath Dodge, of Montgomery county
and Mrs. j Benson Perrie and Mrs. Rinallo
w. Perrie, of this county are sisters of the
deceased.
james Smith, the negro murderer of
Miss Margaret Drown, who has been con
fined in the Baltimore City Jail since the
death sentence was pronounced on him.
has only one week more to live, but the
fact is not troubling him in the least and
he manifests far less interest in his APP
preaching death than do the two men of
the death watcQ, who keep vivil over him
night and day. He has not yet manifest
ed any remorse of conscience for the deed.
Sheriff Underwood will begin the e. ection
of the Scaffold next week. Smith will be
brought here next Friday morning and
hanged soon after his arrival. The exc
cution must take place between the hours
of 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
December Weather.

Hicks, the storm prophet, forecasts the
following weather for the month Decem-
Der:
From the end to the 18th of December
there are reasons to expect very severe
disturbances. The period will begin with
warm wave dev eloping as low barometer
and warm wave move to the eastward.
December eth Mars equinox is central.
Venus is central on the 23rd and Mercury
on the Goth, with winter solstice from about
9th to 2Sth. From Sth to 12th will prove
one of the periods that should be watched
Be prepared for Billiards at this time, and
all December periods, with intense cold
following in the north, and more or less
sezere southwark. The 18th and 10Th will
bring renewed activity The 10Th to
23rd will be at the center of the winter
solstice, with a regular storm period
greatly intensified by Venus and Mercury
There will be terrific winter storms, or
phenomenal freaks Of temperature and
earthquake The Goth to about the Goth
will really be the crisis of all the causes
that bring extra pressure on most of the
month.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
The Chase Home.

Bishop Paret, who has taken charge of
the Chase Home, at Annapolis, in compli-
ance with ,he will of Mrs. Rldout, who
bequeathed the property to the Episcopal
Church, to be used as IA home for aged
and destitute women, stated Thursday
that he thought the home would be open
ed about the first of January. The will of
Mrs. Ridout left the property in the hands
OF seven trustees, all Of whom live in An
napolis, to be made a home for needy wo-
men of the church The will provided
that II the trustees did not succeed in es
tabllshlng such a place within given
length of time, that Bishop Paret would
be given the possession of the property.
The Bishop has raised a moderate sum
and is now having the property overhaul
ed. The home will start with about three
boarders, but the building has room for
about twenty-five persons Mrs. John
Call Harrison has been appointed matron
and is now experimenting the improve
ments.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
The OriOle Literary Club.

The Oriole Literary Club which was or
ganized several weeks ago by Miss Ellen
J. Harper, and which is composed of pu-
pills of the Female Academy, in this town
was very pleasantly entertained by the
Misses Hill at meeting held on Saturday
last, December 5th The program was as
follows:
Song-"My Country It's of Thec"-By
the Club. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Current Events. ........ Miss Edith Roder
Quartette-'Old Kentucky Home'-Msses
Marie Hill, Holly HILL Alice Ridgway
Bessie Grant. -...............
Instrumental Solo. ... Miss Holly Hill
Recitation. ......... Miss Alice Ridgway
Vocal Solo -. ....... Mr.. Sydney Hill
Instrumental Solo. Miss Holly Hill
Song-"Home, Sweet Home" Club
After the program game was proposed
by Miss May Hill, which was greatly en-
joyed. The prize given was "a beautiful
silver glove buttoner in the form of a
lady's riding whip, and was won by Miss
Eva Boswell. Delicious refreshments were
then served. The meeting then adjourn
ed subject to the call of the President
Guzritr.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
4otal ano nersonal,
To Issue Clerical Orders.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cal orders to regularly ordained clergy
men in charge of churches located on or
near its lines east of Pittsburg and Erie
To secure these orders clergymen should
make application to the nearest ticket
agent Is soon rs possible, as it is desired
that all applications reach the General
Office by December 18th.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
Dos'r Sror TOBACCO.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
Using 1T

HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING 1T.
The tobacco habit grows on a man I'M
til his nervous system is seriously affected,
impairing health, comfort and happiness.
To quit suddenly Is too severe shock to
the system, as tobacco to an inveterate
user becomes a stimuant that his system
continually Graves. "BacO Curo' is 4 sci
entifc cure for the tobabco habit, in all its
forms, carefully cum bundled after the
formula of an eminenv Berlin physician
who has used it in his private practice
since 1872, without failure. 1t is purely
vegetable and guaranteed perfectly harm
less You can take all the tobacco you
want while taking ''Baco- euro" 1t will
notify you when to stop. We give writ
ten guarantee to cure permanently any
case with three boxes, or refund the money
with 10 per cent. interest. "Baco-Curo'
is not substitute but scientific cure,
that cures without the aid of will power
and with no Inconvenience. 1t leaves the
system as pure and free from nicotine as
the day you took your first chew or smoke.
CURED BY BACo-CURo ANDGAlNED THIRTY
POUNDS.
From hundreds of testimonials. the
originals of which are on file and open to
inspection, the following is presented:
CLAYTON, Nevada Co., Ark, Jan %, 1895.
Eureka Chemical * Mfg. Co, ka Crosse,
Wis-Gentlemen For forty years used
tobacco in all its forms. For twenty-five
wears of that time was Il great sufferer
from general debility and heart disease.
For fifteen years | tried to quit, but
couldn't | took various remedies, among
Others "No-To Bac." The Indian Tobac-
co Antidote," Double Chloride of Gold"
etc, etc, but none of them did me the
least bit of good. Finally, however, |
purchased Il box of your 'Baco- Curo''
and it has entirely cured me of the habit
in all its forms, and have increased thir-
" pounds in weight and am relieved from
all the numerous aches and pains of body
and mind. | could write quire of paper
upon my changed feelings and condition.
Yours respectfully,
z. ii. MARBURY,
Pastor G. p. Church Church, CLAYTON, Ark
Sold by all druggist at 81 90 per box:
three boxes Thirty days treatment, So 80
with iron clad, written guarantee, or sent
direct upon receipt of price Write for
booklet and proofs. Eureka Chemical &
Mfg. Co., La Crosse, Wis, and Boston,
Mass.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
John II. McLean'S
Great Newspaper.

Without single exception, there
is beyond doubt no greater or more
popular newspaper in the United
States than the Cincinnati Enquirer;
or a more successful publisher than
its proprietor, Mr.. John R. Mclean.
The old-time prices for the Daily
Enquirer have been maintained, and
its circulation largely increased each
year; hard times and cheaper jour-
nails failing to arrest its onward march
and high appreciation of the public
for its true worth and merit.
The Weekly Enquirer at beginning
of the campaign year was offered at
50 cents year, and its circulation
increased by the addition of over
400, 900 new subscribers; the most
substantial and coveted testimonial
publisher could desire
When asked for the secret of such
success, Mr.. Mclean frankly answers:
The Enquirer has no opinions to force
upon its patrons, it simply prints the
facts and tells the truth that the reader
may form his own opinions. By
maintaining the price of the paper,
more news and greater variety can be
furnished, and every class of business
interests catered to, which cheaper
journal cannot afford.
The very liberal support given the
Enquirer by the public at large, makes
1t incumbent upon the management
to serve it faithfully with zeal and en-
terprise in minor matters as well as
those of greater magnitude.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
The Century Magazine

Will have for its leading serial feature
for 1897 "A Great Novel of the American
Revolution" and the masterpiece Of its
author, DR.. S. Weir Mitchell. Subscrip-
lions will be received at this Office and the
Magazine will be furnished together with
THE ENQUIRER for $3.50 per year. If
you wish to subscribe, you can save some
thing by writing to us.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
County Commissioners.

There was special meeting OF the
County Commissioners on Thursday last
for the purpose of electing officers for tho
ensuing year The Board was reorgan
lied by the election of the following OH
GERS:
President-John 5. Rawlings.
Clerk-Thomas E. Williams.
Attorncv-Richard E. Brandt.
Physician to Jail--Dr. L. A. Griffith.
Keeper of Court House and Grounds
Thomas A. O'Brian.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
The Modern Mother.

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of gentle remedy than by any other, and
that it is more acceptable to them. Child
rem enjoy it and it benefits them. The
true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Com
PAW ONLY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
BLACKSMITH SHOP.

rNHE BLACKSMITH AND WHEEL
l. WRIGHT SHOP near Wcstphaia is
now open to the public. have secured
first class workman and ask Il share
of the public patronage
BENJAMIN H. BROWN
WESTPU,IJ, p G. ca
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

WANTEb-SEN ERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
w Woman to travel for responsible established
house in Mary lami. Salary $50. PAYABLE SIS week
y and Xpense- Position permanent. Reference.
Enclosed selt-addreS>ed stamp Il envelope. The
National Star Buling Chic tgo
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

WANTED SEN EKAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
w woman TO tia\el for re ponsbe estahl shed
house in Maryland Salary $50 PAYABLE Sl5 week
" ami expenses. Pos ton permanent. Reference
Enclosed sci a'idres Ell stamp al envenp., The
National Star Bdildn :, Chicago
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
Z OR DALE.

A VALUABLE LITTLE FARM of so
N ACRES and premises about miles
from Washington and about 300 yards
from the Washin gton and Mar boro' Pike
1t is improved by COMFORTABLE I'm
DWELLING, good Barn, Peach E:l
"A and Pear orchard, and is well adapt
~ ed to the growth of berries or any
kind of market produce.
For terms and particulars applyto
FRED. SASSCER.
Attorney for Owner.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
DIED.

At Muirkirk, on November Goth, 1896,
MICHAEL JOSEPH CORBE1.
In Baltimore, on the 4th instant, LEE
A. MCKEE, beloved husband of Viola B.
Mckee
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

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Wagner's
Green House
Restaurant.
lSS-l9O WPratt St.,
Baltimore, Md.
CHE Neru Aork aforld
THRICE-A WEEK EDITION.

IXIANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
w Women to travel for responsible established
house in Maryland. Salary $50. payable $15 week
ly and expenses. Position permanent. Reference.
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The
National, Star Building, Chicago.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

We offer YOU the choice
of hundreds of $40,
$3.50, $3.50, SD and
$1,000 Sack and Cut
away Suits for
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
VALUABLE TESTIMONY.

tong Island Farmers Don't Regret Money
Spent for Good Roads.
The total issue of bonds in Queens
county within the past three years,
and before the present improvements
were provided for, for roads ana
uridges on account of the county and
owns, amounted to over $1,5OO,Ooo. vi
this sum, about one-half are county
bonds and the balance are bonds issued
nv the various towns.
The interest on these bonds is in the
eeighborhood of $10,00O,000 year. The
question is, has it been a good invest
ment for the taxpayers? A large real
estate owner at Lynbrook says: i
voted for the macadamized roads in our
Town and they have proved fine in
vestment. 1t was done most oppor-
timely, just as the bicycle came INTO
general use. and the Merrick road mas
become famous route In consequence.
In the first place, ii has led to the in
Vestment of perhaps $l0O,0OO IN tne
county for road houses, Improvements
n old hotels. etc., and the best OF II
Is all these investments have proven
profitable, and there is every prospect
If the investment of as much more next
vear in club and road houses to ac-
commodate wheelmen.. Then wneei.
men spend an immense amount OF
money in the town-some say as mucn
ne $4,000 in one day, during the height
of the season. The macadamized roads
have also encouraged carriage riding
md made the town and country vastly
more attractive ia all respects.
Cant. Abrams. an oyster dealer az
mast Rockaway. says that one OF the
results of the macadamlzed roads =
he carting of large quantities OF oys
ters direct to the city. When we have
naelxed our oysters in sacks or barrels
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
CAUSES OF FAILURE.
Why Some Fruit Growers Never Nal
Their RusineeS P.,v

Why Some Fruit Growers Never Make
Their Business Pay.
Even presuming that the orchard has
been properly cultivated, pruned and
enriched, there are many VINO yet fail
to handle the fruit to the best advan-
tage. In the first place, it is a common
mistake to leave the fruits hanging too
long ON the trees before picking, and
in consequence they become too ripe
to keep well, and a large proportion is
spoiled by falling to the ground. My
experience, says a writer in New York
Farmer, has led me to begin gathering
much earlier than formerly, and indeed
beforeS by neighbors begin to think of
it. At one time it was my rule to
begin gathering them about the 9th
of October, but the high winds of that
month made such havoc with them that
/ soon changed the rule. The Goth Of
September is none too soon to begin
with such kinds as have attained full
size and color, and if by that time all
the apples upon tree have not reached
maturity, it will pay to make two pick
ings, leaving the greener and smaller
ones to grow and color up. Attention
to the details of preparing fruit for
market always returns good profit,
and must not be grudged. Careful
handling and careful sorting are of
paramount Importance. Many throw
apples into the basket MS if they were
potatoes, or squeeze them with thumb
and finger as if they were made of
stone, and so leave marks which spoil
their beauty. Round swing handle
baskets attached with wire hook to
the rounds of the ladders are the best
for apple-piclSing. Most orchardists
empty their apples upon the ground.
but sorting in that case is back-break-
ing work, and every rain delays it.
Some empty them in heaps upon the
barn floor, but in a large orchard this
means much labor in carting. My Gus
tom has been to empty into barrels
in the orchard, head up without pres
sure, write the name of apple on tho
end, and store under cover, and then
in packing empty them out ON pack
ing-table for sorting. For young or
chards and scattered varieties this Is
the best plan know of, for the inn
portant work of packing can then be
done in clean, dry place without NOV
ing about with nails and mallets and
press from one part of the orchard to
another.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
THE CITIZEN FREDERICK MORNING DECEMBER is 1896

taken them to the depot and paid the
freight or expressage upon them, there
is very little profit; but when we put
them into our wagons and cart them
direct to our customers we can make n
little money at the business"
The farmers at Valley Stream and
Springfield say the macadamized roads
have extended the market garden re-
gion several miles further from the
city, and have vastly helped the bust
ness. eve can," said one, increase
the size of our load nearly one-third,
and at the same time save considerable
time in the round trip to and from the
CITY," 1t is officially reported that
nearly 10000 market-wagon loads of
vegetables were brought to Wallabout
market alone last year. This will give
some idea of the saving in time and
horsefiesh to the farmers of Queens
county.
Along the north side of the island
one of the indirect results of the good
roads has been the abandonment of the
market-wagou train, which formerly
ran between Oyster Bay and way sta
tions to the city. The wagons and
horses were taken on the train, the
charge for the round trip being four
dollars. An average train carried from
rs to 30 wagons, holding about three
tons each. Now the teams are driven
direct to the city, returning with
load of manure. At recent meeting Of
the Farmers club, the matter was in
formally discussed In connection with
the freight rates of the Long Island
railroad. 1t was the opinion of the
farmers present that, until market
produce could be carried by trolley cars
and manure returned in the same way
the best way to market produce and
get fertilizers was by hauling with
horses. and this necesstates good mac
adamized or loaned Enthusiastically
Eagle.