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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Pleasing Program.

At Bowie, a literary and musical enter
tainment was given recently, the proceeds
of which are to be used toward making
Improvements in the rectory Of Holy
Trinity Church. The program opened
with an instrumental SOLO, Bischoff'
jamie by Miss George Barret of
Washington. Mr.. Walter G. Shannon
rendered two vocal solos-a serenade,
"Sleep Oh" and ut Was Not So To Be"
from Nessler's opera "Trompeter Ven
Sakkingen." A sketch The Nettle," was
given by Mr.. and Miss Pulizz Several
Rotations were given by Mr.. Pulizzi,
also which deserve special mention. THE
Holy City" sung by Miss Grace Smith,
was greatly enjoyed by those present, and
Mr.. VIM. IngersolIs darby songs and Mrs.
Woods vocal solo, Good Night" added
largely to interest of the program.
At the close of the entertainment re-
freshments were served, after which dane
ing was the order.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Beautiful Calendars Free.

The water color work of Maud Hum
phreys always commands high price, but
six of the finest specimens of her pictures
of child life have been secured by the pub
fishers of the Philadelphia Sunday Press
and devoted to the adornmeut of calendars
for 1898, which will be given free to all
readers of the Philadelphia Sunday
Press of December Goth and January
end. The calendars will consist of six
cards, fastened together with silken
cord. Each card will contain, in addition
to beautiful picture, the calendar for two
months, artistically arranged. Three of
the cards will be given free to Press
readers on each of the Sundays-Decem-
Der aGth and January 2nd-and the COM
plete set will make calendar for the year
1898 which will be an ornament to any
home 1t is announced that the supply is
limited therefore you had better order
the Sunday Press without delay.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
\ Hardship upon Farmers and
Truckers.

The farmers and truckers of this county
who haul their produce to the Washing
ton market will, no doubt, he greatly an
noycI by an amendment to the Police
Regulations of the District of Columbia
recently adopted. The provision requires,
among other things, that "On and after
March list, 1898, all motor carriages and
all vehicles drawn by draft animals in mo-
ton between one hour after sunset and
one hour before sunrise shall display
lighted lamps, so placed as to be visible
from the front and both sides thereof
1t seems to US that this may prove a
hardship upon many of the citizens of this
county who have teams hauling in and
out of the District, as it will entail upon
them an unnecessary expense. 1t will
further prove to be an endless annoyance
to those who may Unexpectedly be de-
tanned in the city, and thus be caught UNI
provided with lamps and subjected to fines.
We think some action should be taken by
our people to have these regulations
or repealed, so far as they may
effect them I'M uriously.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
1he Local Newspaper.

Few people apparently appreciate fully
the usefulness and importance in every
community of a good local newspaper.
1t is IA weekly chronicle of the happenings
in the town and vincinity. and a valuable
record of local history. Anyone who
may have occasion to look over the old
flies of country paper will realize the
truth of this very wildly.
Your paper may not in every issue con-
tain call the news but there is always
something to interest everybody, and some
times information may be cleaned that
can be turned to advantage. A we'll
edited paper besides containing record
of local and general news, also has selec-
tions of choice literary matter that has a
refining and elavating influence in the
family. Such at least, is our aim to make
THE ENQUIRER.
So send in your subscription for next
year and advise your neighbors to become
subscribers. You will thus help the editor
and the printers, and extend the field of
usefulness of a journal which, we are
pleased to say, is identified in many ways
with the prosperity of this community.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Our Bank.

A meeting of the Directors of the Bank
of Southern Maryland was held at the
Bank on Thursday afternoon of last week.
The following were present: Col. Clar-
eacc Hodson and Col Washington Bowie,
of Baltimore, Mr.. ]. H. Roberts, OF
Charles county, and Messrs. G. c. Magru-
der James B. Belt and John L. Edlavitch,
of this town.
Mr.. Horace Crosier, President of the
County Commissioners was elected a dl-
rector.
The first Wednesday in each month was
fixed for the regular meeting of the Board
of Directors.
All present were pleased with the
amount of business which had been done,
and with the loyalty the people had shown
to this home enterprise.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
A Good Time at HynesbOro.

A delightful entertainment was given
at Hyresboro, in this county, last Friday
evening by the young people connected
with the Baptist church, of which the
Rev. William Larcombe is pastor The
comfortable Little church building was
made most attractive with the presence of
large company including many from the
several stations along the railroad. Du-
ring the evening and old fashioned oyster
supper was served to all present, and the
entire evening spent in the enjoyment of
varied and carefully prepared program
of recitation, vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. The program included the following:
Instrumental Quartette-Mandolin and
violin. ......... Misses Riggles and Mrs
Recitation-Miss Ryon. ............
Vocal Solo-Miss Larcumbc. .....
Recitatioh-Mr. John Riggles ......
Vocal Solo-Miss Edgerly. ...
RecitatiOn-Mrs. Wells. observation-disclosures.
Vacal Duet-Misses Addie and Maggie
Larcombe
Recitation-Miss Hattie Glaune
-Gazttte
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Orphans Court.

There was a regular meeting of the Or
phans' Court Tuesday, with full Bench
in attendance. The following orders were
passed.
Ordered, That the first and final account
of George w. Duvall, administrator c. t. a
of Elizabeth F. Duvall, be passed.
Ordered, That Frederick Dallam be ap
pointed administrator C. t. "a. of Henry
KAISER that penalty of his bond be $4,000
same approved. and that Evans Duval]
and Norvel H. Frost be appointed apprais.
ers; notice to creditors ordered
Ordered, That the last will and tesla.
ment of Ignatius S. Wilson be admitted
to probate, and that letters testamentary
be granted Mary E. Wilson; penalty of
bond 81 200, and that Frederick Sasscel
and George W. Wilson be appointed ap-
praiscrs; notice to creditors ordered
Ordered, That Charles H. Stanley be
appointed administrator C. t. a. of Francis
E. Parrist; penalty of bond $2,40), and
the same be approved.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
DIED.

On Tuesday, 14th instant at her home
in Spaldings district, Mrs. MARY A
SWAMI in the S3rd year of her age
She was buried at Beal's church. Mrs
Swami was the mother of Mr.. Richard
Swami, one of our present County Com
missioncrs.
At his home near Forestville on Mon.
day, December 18th, in the 18th year OF
his age EDWARD l. DARCY.
At Halls Station, December ! tn, 1885,
Mrs. JANE A. CROOK, relict of the late
John c. Crook, aged SO years.
At the residence of her daughter, neal
Bright Seat, ON Wednesday, October 18th
1897, after long illness, Mrs. ELIZA
BETH SHAW, aged IS years.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
County Commissioners.

There was ii regular meeting of the
County Commissioners Tuesday with a
full board in attendance The following
orders were passed:
Ordered, That Charles II. Stanley be
paid, for services in the case of Prince
Georges county VS.. Anne Arun del county,
the sum of $25.
Ordered, That George Coldenstroth,
Pinkney Magruder and Benjamin Steph-
ems be appointed commissioners to report
on condition of Beaver Dam bridge.
Ordered, That the bill of Wrought Iron
Bridge Company, for $3.50, for bridge over
Little Paint Branch, be paid
Ordered, That George P. Bewley and
joan E. Bewley, or their assigns, be al
lowed to cross the Baltimore and Wash
ilgton Turnpike with tramway or rail-
road track, provided no Inconvenience be
occasioned to parties travelling over said
pike.
Ordered, That Messrs F. NJ Hall, A. G.
Darcy and Jeremiah Berry award contract
to build iron bridge over South branch, to
the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, of
Canton, Ohio, for the sum of S45n, and
that Messrs. Hall, Darcy and Berry ex-
anime same when finished and report to
the Board
Ordered, That Jacob Fisher be paid SIS,
in compromise of his damage suit against
the county.
Ordered, That the following road and
bridge accounts be passed and paid: r. T.
Mulllkin, road account, Bird district, 81;
Jonathan P. Hopkins, road account, 14th
district, $40; John P. Webster, road ac-
count, 18th district, S1362; G. J. Kobe,
road account, eth district, $685.; N. 0.
Ridgely, road account, Bird district, S14 80;
Joseph Nicholson, road account, 18th dis
trict, $42.4S; Angus Lamond, for terra
Gotta pipe, $lS5S; Wallace Dixon, road
account, 10th district, $500; James T.
Grimes, road account, 18th district, 800:
James ii. Ferrall, road account 2nd dis
trict, $1,000; Joseph Tayman, road ac-
count, 18th district, So; William Fl. Baden,
road and bridge account, 4th district,
$l15.59; Joseph A. King road account, 9Th
district, $25.5G; r. H. Curtain, road ac-
count, 9th district, $50: J. n Knowles.
road account, 14tn district, $29 %; James
Christmas, for lumber, Bird district, SS,;;
William f. Phillips, road account, 18th
di strict, $52 b; George w. Hardy. road
account, 9th district So
Adjourned Until Tuesday, January 4th
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Hoods Pills biliousness. Is cents.

The many friends of DR.. Charles c.
Marbury will be pleased to learn that he
is now thought to be in fair way to re-
covery. He has been ill at the Providence
Hospital, Washin gton, for several months,
but surgical operation, which was per
very successful and he has since been
much better.
The dead body of a colored infant,
enclosed in a box. was found several days
ago in the woods about two miles from here
by Mr.. King and a companion who were
out hunting. 1t was brought to town,
and DR.. Reverdy Sasscer, the Physician to
the Jail, made post norton examination.
He found that the child had never breath
ed and it was decided not to hold an in
quest.
The residence of Mr. Sydney j. Fields
near Beaver Dam, below Bladensburg,
was entered by burglars Sunday evening,
clothing were carried off About 3 o'clock
Mr.. Fields was awakened by his wife, who
stated that some one was trying to get in
to the front door. The husband got his
revolver, and by the time he got down
stairs the thieves had fled. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fields are quite aged and are without
children.
1t the short time that the legislation
committee of the Maryland Division,
League of American Wheelmen, has been
at the work on its coed roads campaign
over four hundred names of prominent
farmers throughout the State have been
placed ON the lists of correspondents.
These, added to the farmers clubs and
associations which have Endorsed the
bills, and to the 1000 members of the l..
A W. in Maryland, show the committee
claims, that the movement is not confined
to any one class or locality, but is general
throughout the State.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
The MarSden Process.

This is subject of interest to all our
farmers. The following explanation is
taken from the Country Gentlemen of re-
cent date and records an important work
that has been done by the Maryland Elk
pertinent Station:
The MarSden process consists in saving
the great waste of dry cornstalks which
| cucumber our fields after each crop. They
are ground; the cellulose or pith is then
separated, leaving residuum of ground
meal. The ratio in bulk is about one part
of meal to one of cellulose. The ratio in
| weight is said to be seven parts or more
of meal to one of celiulose. This dry
meal has been fed to live stock for long
period at the Maryland Experiment Sta
ton. 1t proves to be equal to if not bet
ter than the best of hay in the production
of meat and milk-of course in combina-
| ton with other food to make it complete;
that is to say, used in the same manner as
hay is used as part of ration So far the
value of this product appears to be well
| assured.
1t is claimed that this ground meal can
| be treated for spirits, with residuum of
paper stock of the best kind; also that
cane sugar can be recovered in quantity,
ton for ton of dry meal, equal to the ordi-
nary quantity derived from the sugar cane
through the present process.
The cellulose will have vast number
of uses. The most conspicuous use will
be in the construction of naval vessels.
For this purpose it is compressed to six
and half pounds to the cubic foot, in
which condition it will absorb twenty
times its volume of water For naval pur-
poses it is made into large blocks, each of
which is placed in cell in the steel hull
of the ship, notably at the bow and stern,
and between decks so as to protect the
deck over the vital points of the ship, the
centre of the vessel being protected with
steel plates. Such vessel has great pow
er of flotation. The centre of gravity is
altered so that the gun deck has very much
greater stability in action. 1t is claimed
tnat SuCn vessel is unSinkaDle II mas
been proved that if AN eight inch shell
passes through one of these blocks of COM
pressed cellulose, three feet thick, such as
are used in the service, the water follow
ing Immediately gets in only two feet
the swelling of the cellulose stops the hole.
Contracts have been made with the Messrs.
Cramp to fit all naval vessels now on the
stocks in this way, and the subject is at
tracing the attention of every naval pow
er in Europe. Whether a ram carrying
no guns, only powerful engine, may not
be built SO as to be not only unsuitable
but impregnable, is the question of the fu-
ture. In that event, the cornstalk will
have practically ended naval warfare.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Oehm 5 Acme Hall.
Your Best
Christmas Gifts

Will be found here, those
things that are useful ar we'll
as beautiful. And one thing
is certain, you'll not find such
quality, such high values, any
where else as are here now.
Holiday Our great stores are crowd
Goods. ell with holiday attire. Fan
cy Smoking Jackets. House Coats,
Silk Handkerchiefs and fine Gloves in
separate boxes: Suspenders, Neck
wear. Hose, put up separately in dain-
ty boxes Fancy Slippers, Umbrellas,
Hats, Caps, Canes, Pajamas: Bath
Robes, Dress Suit Cases, Satchels,
Studs, Link Buttons, all the newest
fads in mems jepelry, and and a hun
dred and one other things suitable and
useful as Christmas gifts for men and
boys.
Mems Every man and boy ought to
Suits. know the goodness Of Oehn.-
made clothing. The finest suits and
overcoats, as perfect fitting as tailor
could make, are here at prices that
seem a mockery in their lowness. You
can save from three to ten dollars on
every suit OF overcoat you buy here.
Every facility for out -of-town visitors.
Free re'ti"! and uriting rooms exc,u-
sively for lad cs. Smoking room for gen
tlemen. Free parcel checking Inform
alton bureau. All cars pass
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Laurel Charter Commission.

The Laurel Charter Commission organi-
zed Monday night by electing Mayor
Phelps chairman and Edward NJ Flannery
secretary. Among the matters which had
been referred to the commission by a reso-
luton of the council for its consideration
as revisions to the charter were the fol-
lowing: The refuding of any bonds now
outstanding against the town of Laurel
or which may hereafter be issued relating
to permanent improvements, sidewalks,
etc; vesting power in the Mayor and City
| Council to make assessments for improve
ments of roadways, pavements or side
| walks upon request Of property holders;
to make equitable assessments and enforce
collection of same, as is now provided for
other taxes; repeating the act relating to
local opt on; concerning the number, and
extending the jurisdiction Of all local
police officers appointed by the Mayor
and City Council; requiring all railroads
passing through Laurel to open and main
lain crossings wherever the Mayor and
| City Council shall authorize the same;
providing for the election of school trus-
tees and making women eligible for the
post of trustee; authorizing the commiss-
ion to memorabilia the legislature to give
the citizens of Maryland local self govern
ment by providing for the election of
county school commissioners, Justices of
the peace, constables, road supervisors
etc, and that the terms of these officers
be limited to two years; increasing the
number of councilmen from five to nine,
empowering the Mayor and City Council
to impose and collect license fees from
pedlers, and to have the traders license
money turned over to the town, instead
of the state, as is done at present. and to
consider such other matters as are REFER
ed to in the message of the Mayor. There
was considerable discussion on the pro
position for refunding the bonds for side
walks and issuing new ones, but no action
was taken, it being laid over until the xt
meeting of commission.
Charles H. Stanley was appointed to
draft measure permitting the Mayor and
City Council to appoint one or more
bailffs, as they saw fit; Charles W. Darl
to draft bill requiring the railroads pass
ing through Laurel to open and maintain
crossings wherever it was deemed neces-
sary by the City Council; Messrs. Stanley
and Darr to draft a bill to give the Mayor
and City Council power to collect license
from ped.ers; the Mayor to lay before the
next meeting of the commission plan
for waterworks. All committees were re-
quested to report at the next meeting
The clerk of the Council and the town
treasurer were requested to report at the
next meeting the exact financial status OF
the town. All other matters were laid
over until the next meeting. which will
be held Monday at the City Hall.
Hoods Pills are prompt, efficient always
reliable, easy so take easy operate.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Piles Permanently Cured.

IN FROM 3 TO ) DAYS TINE
by the use of Lo-Mo. One bottle guaran-
teed to cure any case of piles, regardless
of how long standing, what you have tried,
or what your physician may claim. Mon
ey refunded if permanent cure is not OBJ
tanned in the most severe cases in less
Mo and be cured. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all first class druggists, or sent
prepaid to any address, on receipt of price
Address Harry Logue. Willamsport, Pa.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Live Stock Market.

At the Arlington stock yards, Airing
Va, Monday, some few cattle were offer
ed and sold as follows: Best, 4 and Al
cents per pound; good, 81 and cents;
medium 3 and 81 cents; common, and 3
cents. A number of sheep and lambs
were sold at the following quotations:
Sheep, and 81 cents per pound; lambs,
) and cents; calves ) and 81 cents
There were ten cows and calves that sold
from So to SO per head. The state of
market was fair for all kinds of stock.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong. magnetic,
the wonder-wor1er, that makes weak men
strong Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac OF your
druggist. under guarantee TO cure. SOC OF
Sl0O. Booklet and sample mailed free. "A.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago OF New York.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24

Christmas Bells.

Mtrrily r.ng the Christmas Bell;
Every heart with rapture swell;
Round the weird with joy proclaim
Redemption in The SAVERS name
Youth and age al Ike will say
Christ was born Oh Christmas Day.
Herald him We glittering throrg,
Rend the morning light with song;
In Judoa as land babe is borr,
Sent to conlrer all that mourn,
Marching on our way to Heaven,
All Of earth in gladness sing,
Songs of praise to Heavens King.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24

Weakness manifests itself in the loss of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Do You Want Gold?

Everyone desires to keep informed on
Yukon, TIE klondyke and Alaskan gold
fields. Send 10c. for large Compendium
of vast information and big color map to
Hamilton Pub. Co., indianapolis, Ind
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24

The way to Cure catarrh is to purify
the blood, and the surest, best way to
purify the blood is by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla the One True Blood Purifier.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
To Cure \ Cold In One Day.

Take LaXatives Bromo Quinine Tablets
All Druggists refund the money if it fails
to Cure 2jc
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24

ZACH DEPARTMENT supplied with
~ the most modern and approved appa-
ratus. Practica! work emphasized in all
departments. Graduates qualified at once
to enter upon their life's work. Boarding
Department supplied with all modern i'm
provements: Bath rooms, Closets, Steam
Heat and Gas; Books, Room, Heat, Light,
Washing, Board, Medical attendance,
S154-OO for scholastic year. S.
caution money on entrance. Sc for ma
terial for each practical laboratory A
800 page catalogue, giving full particulars,
sent on application. Daily sanitary in
spection by physician to the College At
tention is called to the short course of ten
weeks in Agriculture. Particulars sent on
application. Term commences September
10th. Early application necessary for adj
mittance.
X. w. SYLVESTER, President
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
July 30th 1S96-2m.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
3NHOMAS H. LATIMER,
COUNTY SURVEYOR,
HYATTSvILLE Mn

Will give prompt attention to all bust.
ness entrusted to his care, and solicts =
share of public patronage.
"a Sub divisions a specially
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-24
Everybody Says So.

Everybody Sayf Sos
Cascarets Candy Catlartic, the most Won
derfCl medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds
. cure headache, fever, Eabitual constipatic1
and biioTsness. Please buy and try q box
OF c. c. G. to-day; 10, 25, SO cents. Sold ami
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.