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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
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parallel with the heights above, served
to point out the direction which the
army had taken; and even this was so
waveing and uncertain in its aspect, as
to create some doubts in our minds,
whether a retreat were not begun. A
short time, however, sufliced to set our
minds at rest on this important sub
ject. We had kept our ground per-
haps something less than an hour, when
Lieutenant Evans, Assistant Quarter
master General, arrived with an order,
that we should abandon the post, and
keeping so far under the ridge as to
screen the movement, defile to our
right. The army, it seemed, had taken
the road to Alexandria; we were to
follow it; and if we did not overtake it
before, we should certainly find it biv-
ouacked at place called woodward,
about four miles distant. Such were
the directions given to us, and these
we prepared to follow.
The evening was closing in when we
began to descend the hill, and it was
something more than dusk ere we re-
gained the road; but even then, our
only guide was the track of those who
had preceded us. for MIR. Evans could
not, and did not wait to conduct us.
Nevertheless. we were not afraid to
trust to it, and it did not deceive us.
Darkness came on, indeed, whilst we
were yet far from camp, and we could
not but feel that had the enemy been
as enterprising and active as he ought
to have been, perhaps we might not
have reached it at all. But we did
reach it in safety; though, as far as
Charlton and myself were concerned,
it was only to be employed upon duty
as harassing and disagreable for the
time, as any l recollect ever to have
performed.
About mile, or mile and half
from the situation of the camp, and
considerably out of the line even ofthe
pickets, stood large house, built after
the fashion of a chateau 1t was the
residence ola gentleman of extensive
fortune, who, probably not anticipating
that he ran any risk of a visit from the
invaders, had not removed either his
family or his effects from his house;
and now entreated that General Ross
would station an officers guard there,
for the purpose of protecting him and
them from violence. The General
readily acceded to his wishes; and it
fell to the lot of my friend and myself
t. be appointed to this service. As
the events arising out of our leaders
generosity were to us, at least at the
moment, replete with interest, it may
be well, instead of entering upon them
here, to reserve my rela-
ton Of them for fresh chapter.
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
"A PLAN TO POISON
WASHINGTON.

Not all Of the people of America
wanted the Revolutionary War. Some
of them were friends to the Brisish
They said that the British were right
in fighting the Americans. Those
people were called ''Tories."
They made Washington a great
deal of trouble. Sometimes he thought
! them to be his best friends, but they
proved to be his worst enemies. They
were like wolves in sleeps clothing
Washington had to be very careful,
for they tried to capture him or kill
him. He put guards around himself
to protect him.
Once while Washington was stop
ping in New York, one of the Tories
met one of Washington's guards. He
told him that he would give him
large sum of money if he would kill
Washington.
The guard liked Washington very
much. He thought to himself and
said, ~ am poor man and have to
work very hard, but | hall get a large
sum of money for doing a little work"
He promised the Tory that he would
try and kill Washington. They talk
ed together about how they could poi
son him. They saw farmer take
some peas into the kitchen. The Tory
knew that Washington would have
some peas for dinner the next day.
He said that the guard could poison
the peas.
A little girl was standing near them
in some bushes. They did not see
her but she saw them and heard all
that they said. She felt sorry for
Washington. She went and told him
all that she had heard. He kept very
quiet. Among the soldiers there was
an honest man named James. Wash
ington liked him very much, because
he could trust him. He called James
and told him the plan.
James took off his soldiers clothes
and put on clothes to look like a cook.
He went into the kitchen and pretend
ed to cook, but he watched the peas
all the time.
Pretty soon one of the men out of
Washington's guards came into kitch-
en-, he took small package out of his
pocket and sprinkled some poson into
the pot of peas. He did not see James
but James saw him. He was hiding b.
hind a door. James knew the mans
name which was Henry.
James went to Washington and told
him all that he had seen.
At dinner time Washington and
some of his officers went and took
seats around the table Washington
said, "Wait minute till call all my
guards in" They waited and he went
and called them. They came and stood
around the table.
Washington took a spoonful of peas
and put them on the plate. He look
ed at Henry, and said, "Shall eat
these peas?" Henry did not know
what to say, so he said. II do not
know" Then Washington took spoon
full and put them up to his mouth and
said, "Shall eat these peas % Henry
could not answer, so he fell fainting
to the floor. He was picked up and
put in prison.
Washington's life was saved. James
took some of the peas and gave them to
a chicken. The chicken died. This
proved that the peas were poisoned.
Washing -on was very grateful to the
little girl who told him.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
WORTHY YOUR CONFIDENCE

The success of Hoods Sarsaparilla in
conqering scrofula in whatever way it
NAV manifest itself is vouched for by
thousands who were severely afflicted
by this prevalent disease, but who now
rejoice over a permanent cure by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Scrofula may APP
pear as a humor, or it may attack the
glands of the neck, or break out in
dreadful running sores on the body or
limbs. Attacking the mucous men,
brane, it may develop into catarrh or
lodging in the lungs lead to consump-
ton. Come as it may, a faithful course
of treatment with Hoods Sarsaparilla
will overcome it, for working upon the
foundation of all disease, impure blood,
the system is clarified and vitalized,
and vigor, strength and health restored
to the body.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
Selrft MisrrllanlI.
\ SUBALTERN IN AMERICA.

The following narrative gives Il gra-
phic description of the march of the Bri-
tish army through this section of Mary
land in the summer of 1914. 1t is re-
print of book, now exceedingly rare
which was written and published early in
the century by G. r. Gleig. The author
was young officer in the invading army
but afterwards studied for the ministry
and became the Chaplain General of the
British forces. The publication was be
gun in our issue of August 1th last.-ED.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16

What is that which no one wishes to
have and no one wishes to lose? A
balk head.
What is that which is often brought
to the table, always cut and never
eaten? A pack of cards.
What is that which Adam never
saw, never possessed and yet gave two
to each of his children? Parents.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16

Call and give look particular mention. our
Millinery Department. We always busy. Come
will treat you right money back if You are dis
satisfied with your purchases. Polite and attentive
Clerks in attendance. departments to inter
est YOU Mail orders will receive prompt attention.
No Branch Stores.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16

81 wide Table Oil Cloth. 1lc per yd
Felt Window Shades, with good spring
roller. and all attachments, ready to put
up 124c.
Best quality Opaqe Window shades,
best spring roller, all attachments, ready
to put up, 25c. -
Heavy fancy Chinese Straw Mating, 90
different designs, 94c per yard, same goods
as others ask 15c for.
Best quality Japanese Cotton warp fan
cy art inserted Stair Mattings. 19c per va.
same as others ask 40c for.
Stained Screen Doors, any size you
want, 69c.
Fancy oak Queen Ann Screen Doors,
anv size YOU want, 99c.
Window Screens, fit any size win
dow &c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
Ahead of the Procession
wv IIE--
NEW BRIGHT SEASONABLE GOODS
STARTLING ATTRACTIVE Low PRICES.
RGAIN BULLETIN Fall and Winter Goods
will that Dollar has double purchasing

Boys gngham WORKING Shirts ........--... loc
large cakes of fine toilet soap in box .loc
ChildrenS heavy school stockings lpr fJr 25c
1 pen holders 1c lead pencils with rubber. lie
Fine silk embr o 'dered lady >onnetS. ...,..2ic
Ladies fancy bordered handkerchIefS. 3c
Pretty Shetland wool Shawl..... 2oc
Big WIRING ~
Extra long waist double steel corSets SIC
Double width heavy waterproof skir'ing l9c yd
LAST But NOT LEAST. An
elegantly decorated tea set, % pieces,
only S2.49. Be sure to see the big
leaders in our our ) and Zoe depart
ment
LADIES this offer is of vast inter
est to you. Many attractive improve
ments have been made in that popular
fashion magazine and home helper
THE DELINEATOR" You can
have it without cost for whole year,
Just as soon as YOU have Sl3.0o worth
lot goods on YOUR purchasing card.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16

I"iiS" DUO Silt'o :f
Pf1ty WOOL effect PidI>. and l2cts:
Heavy unbleache vi wide cotton ............,c yi
Fancy We ave Flannel tte. ............Sc yd
New rou III effects in dress g.ois 2lc yd
Cloths, Silk and Veivet> fine assortment way ,e
low STANDARD pr.ces.
Especial attention is called to our
SUPERB LINE of Mourning Dress
Goods.
Some shining surprises in Shoes.
Extra efforts have been made this
5 'ason to particularly please our out
ot-tOwn patrons.
Ladies' glove p BIB Ell gray shoes. 99c
Mems heavy lace shoe plain or Zip ........... 9yc
Girls and VS. School Shoes better fitting. more
rabe anu cheaper than
Random Bargain Pickings from an
over ripe and over flowing stock of
sterling worth.
Boys wool school pants. IL quality 25c
fl pair white gray blankets. S.............. 49c
Pure linen ash the Sc kind for. &c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16
we Want Your Trade.

We are after you, and if prices will do it, You are
ours. We only give You few items and prices Just
to learn YOU what are doing
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-10-16

Turkey Red Table Damask, 60 inches
wide, 25c per yd., the quality is the SOC
kind
Fruit of the Loom. bleached cotton. full
yard wide, 6sc per yard. any quantity you
want.
Cark's Spool Cotton, &c per spool.
Star Washing Soap, Sc per cake.
Circus Washing Soap. Be per cake.
3Quart Ice Cream FraeZers. S1.29c.
Quart Ice Cream FreeZers, 81 .49c.
3 Quart Coffee Boiler, Sc.
Good strong Carpet Broom. 9c.
Six Cups and Six Saucers, 29c per set.
Clothes Pins, > doZ for 1c
Good quality Pins, large Papers for
1 cent.
Children's Garden Sets, Hoe, Rake and
Shovel, all for &c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
Cecil Rhodes Resigns.

LONDON, May 6.-The Globe pub
fishes dispatch denying the assertions
made BY the Standard that Mr.. Cecil
Rhodes bas wired Mr.. Chamberlain.
colonial secretary, that he places him
self in Mr. Chan berlain's hands unre-
servedly; that he offers to resign his
membership IN the privy council, and
to retire from the dictatorship of the
British South African company, and that
he agrees to return to Euglahd at once
if Mr.. Chamberlain advises him to do
so. The facts are, The Globe says, that
the board of directors of the British
South Africa company already hold the
resignation of Cecil Rhodes and Alfred
Belt, but have not as yet decided
whether or DOT they will accep, them.
The matter is now being considered
oy the board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
RepuIsed Repeatedly.
Spanish Reports False--the
Cnbans Routed Them.

Habana, May 6 6-Dstails Of the
Cacarajara fight have beea received and
show that the Cubaos won great vic
tory aud were not defeated. as the Spau-
isb official report stated. Maceo vas
not present. The insurgents numbered
1000 under Delgado aud Socarras, and
occupied strong fortified position.
Their position was attacked BY Spau-
iards under General Inclau, wao were
repu!sed repeatedly Fioally. the iu-
surgeuts charged and drove The Span
Ia'ds, the latter retrca,iog to Bahia
Honda, ADD being continually harrasscd.
The Spanish loss was about 200 killed
aud nearly 800 wounded The iusur.
gent loss was slight, owing to the pro.
lection Of bills Gen BeraaI has been
recalled, and it is said will be court
martialed for falling to arrive in time
to aid Gen. IucIao.
The FIRE at Punta Bra7a vas very
destructive. The ebtire town vas burn
ed. The glare was seen in Habana
and caused great excitement. Two
forts surrendered TO the Insurgents.
The Spanish commander haa been ar
rested by Weyler's orders and i; is said
will be court martialled and shot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
S. c., WEDNESDAY. MAY 13, 1895

committee cn finance.
i full discussion was had as 10 the
best way TO raise tie amounts in
each county All were generally in
favor of subscription lists.
Alr. Morgan, Of Georgetown,
moved that all the commissioners
raise their funds by the Goth instant
and send them to Mr. W. A. Clarke,
the treasurer of the exposition funds.
This was agreed to.
Mr.. Folk introduced resolution
thanking the railroads for furnishing
free transportation to this meeting
1t passed.
Governor Evans made few clos
ing remarks. He said the factories
had shown great lukewarmness in
aiding in the Atlanta exhibit. He
had to make personal appeals to
them, and even then he met with
poor success. This was Southern
States exposition, and it would be
the means of carrying manufactured
products to new market. This
should remove the fear of new fac
tories coming in and com pcting, for
they never came from the west, it be-.
ing an agricultural region.
He spoke of the advantages of
immigrants coming into this State
from the west, and urged Charleston
to do her best for the exposition.
Twelve hundred dollars could be
raised there without trouble.
MIR. Roche was instructed to send
out to the county commissioners a
circular stating what had been done
at this meeting, giving the scope of
the work ard the assessment of the
counties. The circular is to be
printed in the county papers.
The finance committee was author
lied to give the commissioners suit
able salary for Lis work.
The meeting then adjourned.
Mr.. Roche left for Atlanta last
night to attend a meeting Of the ad-
visory committee, composed Of mem.
GERS from seven States taking part in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
TIE RAINY SEASON BEGUN.

Habaua, May s -An attack has
beer made by the insurgents upoo The
town Of Esperanza, uear Glenfuegos,
aad II houses have been burued. The
Spanish garrisca made brave defense,
driving of the reoels and preventing
the entire destruction cf the :owr.
Col. P&reja, With detachment of
troops, pursued the rebels 10 the zone
of Cienfuegos The insurgents los, 10
men killed and one of their number
was taken prisoner. The Span,ards
lost on y one man killed.
The rainy season has set 10 and
heavy showers are reported from all
parts of the island
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
Civil Service Extended.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Presi-
dent, by his signature, to-day extended
the provisions Of the civil service law
to 10000 government employees, in-
creasiug the number Of positions op the
classified list from 55,736 to s., ,l35,
and with few minor exceptions,
between the extremes of officials whose
confirmation by the senate is constitu-
tiorally requisite, down to mere labor
ers aud workmen Governmental ap-
pointmepts are Withdrawn as far as pos
sible from political influence aud pro-
tected in their tenure of Office by the
merit system. The Presidents sigua-
ture az l O'Clock this morning. cancel
Iiug all former orders issued, and
substituting the new rules, was iu-
nsediately fled in the state department
and vent. irto effect at oace, thus fore
staliiug any possible action tbroughous
the cour'ry By appoin!ing officials or
transferring employees or in any way
evading the rules before being formally
notified of them. From the moment
Of it's siguatnre, the new order made
all government officials directly respou
sibe to the commission for appoint
mep,s and changes.
To-day's revision Of the rules divides
the executive civil service into five
branches, as follows: The depart
mental service, the custom house ser
vice, the postofice service, the govern
ment printing service and the internal
revenue service.
Ia the departmental service are
classified ali officers and employees
Except laborers and persons who have
beer nominated for cou6rmation) in the
several executive departments. the COM
missions, the District of Columbia, tne
railway mail service, Indian service,
pension agencies steamboat inspection
service, marine hospital service, mlnts
and assay Offices, revenue cutter SER
vice, sub-treasuries and engineer de-
partments. and the forces employed by
the custodians of public buildings. The
ouly exception made io the treasury de-
partment is in favor of those 10 the life
saving service. In the custom house
service are classified all officers and
employees in any customs districts whose
employees number as many as five. lie
the postofice service are classified all
officers and employees 10 any free
delivery postofice 10 the internal
revenue service are classified al! officers
and employees in every revenue district,
except of course, as 10 the other cases,
mere Iaborers.
The plumber of classified places ex-
ewptca fron, examination has been re-
duced from 2.099 to 7I5, which arc
mainly positions of cashiers in the
customs, postal and lnterra revenue
services. Iudians employed ic minor
capacities Is the Indian service are
necessarily put in the exempted list.
Almost all of the positions 10 Washing
tcn which have heretofore been ex-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

The wrong -"Charley> said
young Nlrs. Toeker, "didn's you tell
me that Lord Dunraven was racing on
the square?'
Certainly. dear
"Weli, he's not. F."
"What do you mcan?'
q mean that With al! your pvetcnse
oe superior knowledge, you caa be usis
taken as easily rs anybody. | have
'oo!iea at the diagram of the course in
the newspapers. They are not racing
on the square at all They are racing
on the triangle"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

e'n?'ed, hayc been Included 10 the com
oes:;i7e list. The oaiy classified posi-
toes 10 Washington which vii! be ex.
cepied rom examlna,ion under the new
rules will be private secretaries or con-
hdentiaI clerks, not exceeding two, to
the President, ard to the head of each
OF the eight executive departments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

: After the reading of the assess
ment of the counties and expression
of opinions, Mr. Manning wished to
hear from Mr.. Roche as to what his
views and aims we're.
Mr. Roche said the display to be
made at Chicago depended on how
much money there was at the dis
posal of the commissioner. Manu-
factories would be urged to make in
dividul exhibits. and if they did SO
the money required would not be
quite so much. Work should be
started at once, as the exposition
opened by the middle Of August !;
and fruits, vegetables. grains, etc.,
should be gathered and put through
some process Of preserving.
Seven States have gone into this
show, and it will be a general South
ern States exposition. All the re-
sources of tue State would be shown,
and this vas an opportunity TO work
for South Carolina
The matter OF advertising by indi-
viduaIs came up, and so did tie
question as to bow much would be
charged per Inc III the proposed
hand books. This was referred to the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13
REV. Mr.. DIAZ IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, May 6-Dr. Alberto Diaz,
tie Baptist missionary who was recent
ly released from Habaua prison. preach
ed here tonight. He told Of the AFRO
cities perpeirated by the Spanish troops
and declared that the patriots will uever
give up until they have secured the
islands Independence he goes 70 the
great Baptist convention at Chat'a-
acoga, Tenn, to morrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

Il left letter on nv tab'ct when I
vent ou;. Where is i?''
Valet hope you won's MAD, sir.
| thought it would do nicely for my
sweetheart, SO posted il to her Your
Christian name is the sam" as nine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

The village pastor-Johnoy, you tell
me you have been to Snndayschool?
Johnny-yes, SIR.
The village pastoc-Bo:. Johnny,
your hair is wet.
Johpny-Yes. sir: it's Baptist Sun
day-school
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

We'll, leave hin that way. It's
the only time he ever Is fas: !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

whats the matter With that hcrSe?"
said the animals owner at the racetr ick.
lies fast asleep replied the stable
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-05-13

All kinds Of Sewing Machine Needles
Sumter Music House.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1896-05-21

Shoes away down-quality away up
at the closing out sale of Read, Pea
cock & Co.
You can buy nice, large arm, hand
carved rocker of the Albany Furniture
Company for $2.65.
Five thousand rolls 1895 styles of
wall paper cheap for cash at Albany
Furniture Co., Albany, Oregon
Go to the City Bakery and Grocery
for your bread, cakes, pies and grocer
les. They always carry the best.
Are you looking for an engagement
or wedding ring? French the jeweler,
Albany, has some handsome ones.
Get you new pair Of shoes quick,
while they still have u good assort-
ment left at Read, Peacock & Co.'s.
Columbia bicycles are fully guaran-
teed. You see them everywhere.
Price 500 to all alike. NV. SMITH.
Money to loan. A limited amount
( of money to loan on good farm secur-
ity. Call upon or write to S. N.
Steele & Co., Albany, Oregon.
The g. A. R., w. R. G. and s. of V.
held their regular monthly bean bake
last Saturday afternoon. A very high
ly interesting programme consisting
recitations, songs, Duets, and music
on the violins and organ was carried
out, after. which all repaired to the
dining room, there to do themselves
justice. All report having good
time.
Mr.. ], NJ. Somers, nominee of the
republican party for the legislature,
addressed the citizens Of our city on
last Saturday evening, upon the local
and general issues of the day. Mr..
Somers unreservedly pledged himself,
II elected, to industriously use all
honorable means within his power to
bring about the following legislation;
The re-enactment of the mortgage tax
law; to confine all state officers to the
amount fixed by the state constitution;
to utterly clean out and dispense with
all the unnecessary tax-eating commits
sions now in vogue, and to decidedly
favor all legislation possible for the
relief Of the taxpayers. On the all
absorbing question Of money, he de-
clares himself in favor OF the greatest
possible use of silver that can be
reached without disturbing Its parity
with other money; and that the use Of
silver can be greatly increased without
interfering with its relations as legal
tender and Its purchasing powers
Harrisburg Review.