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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Coming to Maryland.

Charles w. Van der Hoogt, secretary of
the State immigrant bureau, returned Tues
day from visit to the Wilhelmina colony
in Caroline county. He went to the
colony in order to prepare quarters for
fifty people who are expected to come
to Maryland February II from Iowa.
Mr.. Van der Hoogt says the colony in
Caroline is in tlourishing condition
When the spring opens large force OF
men will begin to dyke the marsh lands
which it is proposed to put under cultl-
vation The saw-mill in operation at the
colony is running at its full capacity,
TURNING out 5000 feet of lumber day
A letter has been received from gentle
man in Canada. who states that he Will
arrive in Maryland about March l with
colony All Of these people will bring
money enough to purchase their farms
outright.
Why can't we get some of these people
to come to Southern Maryland.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
SlOane'S New Extravaganza.

Prince Georgians may feel an interest
in Mr.. Alfred Baldwin Sloane, as his
mother is a native of this county, and has
relatives still living here.
We clip the following from the Balti-
more Sun:
Simple Simon" the new extravaganza
by Mr.. Alfred Baldwin Sloane, the young
Baltimore composer, was produced with
success in Boston Monday night, by The
Cadets, an organization of amateur actors
similar in aim and purpose to the Paint
and Powder Club of Baltimore.
Mr.. Sloane and Mr.. George Lowell
Tracy are the composers Of the music of
the piece, the libretto being written by r.
A. Barnet, the Bostorian, who wrote
"1492," Excelsior, Jr.," "Tabasco,'
''Prince Pro TEN" and other pieces, and
who collaborated with Mr.. Sloane in
writing Jack and the Beanstalk," which
is now touring the country with great sue
cess. All of MIR. Barnet's successes have
been first given by The Cadets, and then,
in revised form, put upon the profession
al stage.
"Simple Simon" is an extravaganza,
with Mother Goose characters for its pee
pie. Of the music the Boston Herald of
Tuesday said: ut is on the whole the most
continuously tuneful that has been written
for any of the cadet theatricals, and its
lively and catchy jingle is among the more
potent elements which secured its success
Most of the numbers were encored; some
of them several times, and though this was
to be expected at a first performance,
there is a righteousness in the score that
can scarcely escape meeting with like
result at every presentation of the work.
There is much that breaks away from con-
| ventionalities and makes a fair and almost
successful venture in the direction OF
originality, while the orchestration is fire.
quently dainty, fanciful and muiscianly,
with less of the blare of brass and of the
rafting of the side drum than is custom
ary in similar scores"
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Meeting of the Salmagundi.
Reported for /" Tie Eaquirsr.l

A pleasant meeting of the Salmagundi
Club was held on Wednesday at the home
of Miss Kate HILL In the absence of the
President, Mrs. Frank W. Hill, who is
c. Y. a. Clagett was elected President pro
tenn. An especially interesting program
had been prepared for the occasion, ana
first on it came the "Current Topics by
Miss Mary Beale The various items Sc
lected from the latest papers and perlodl-
Gals were all bright and entertaining, and
the readers unusually pure and clear voice
and enunciation gave them an additional
charm. The next was an original sketch
entitled THE Story of jim, by Mrs. Fred.
Sassccr. The story, which was a chrGnl-
Gle of some of the trials of a young house
keeper contained more of fact than tic-
ton, and was so graphically written and
read, as to be extremely amusing, and was
much enjoyed. Lastly Miss Susie Clagett
read charming little love story from 4
recent number of Munsey's Magazine.
A1tcT the regular lllcidiN ploSidlll was
ended, the members all took part in a
bright little game or guessing contest,
suggested by the hostess in which Mrs.
Joseph S. Wilson and Miss Addie Clagett
were equally successful, and drew for the
prize, a dainty silk handkerchief case
which was won by Mrs. Wilson.
A little later refreshments were delight
fully served in the dining room. The
next meeting will be at the home of Mrs.
Fred. Sasscer, and the members are re-
quested to bring their thimbles.
Those present at the meeting on We'd
nesday were Miss Elizabeth Barber, who
is member of the Club and for whom
the meeting was held, Mrs Eliza
beth S. Hill, Miss Eleanor Barber, Mrs.
Julia Osborn, Miss Esther Hill, Mrs. G.
V. A. Clagett, Mrs. Fred. Sassccr, Mrs
Joseph S. Wilson, Miss Susie Clagett
Miss Addic Clagett and Miss Mary Beale
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12

st. Valentines Day.

Sunday will be St. Valentines Day. Il
day of past and presen. interest to many
of us No doubt it will be celebrated to-
morrow, as lovers, like bankers, will not
care to have their notes go to protest
The story of the day, like the 'old, old
story" is ever new
1t is somewhat peculiar fact that the
very excellent saint and martyr, whose
name is applied to lovers, and their anna
tory addresses, never bore the slightest
relation either directly OF indirectly to the
ceremonies and observances of the day
devoted to him. These, like most of the
rites pertaining to festival and holy days,
may be traced directly to the Romans,
| who centuries before the Christian era
| where accustomed to hold one of the most
| ancient of Roman festivals on the 18th of
February, in honor of Lupercus, the god
of fertility. The Luperci, or priests, sac
rificed goats and young dogs, and half
clothed in their skins went through the
streets, touching those whom they met
| with thorn cut from other portions of
the skin. During these and less civilized
ceremonies, the names of young men and
women were placed in a box and drawn
out by young men each one thus drawing
was bound to be the faithful cavalier of
the lady whose name fell to him until an
other twelve-months rolled round. These
mock engagements often terminated in
real ones
The early fathers found that roofing
out superstitions, and inducing their con-
verts to abandon heathenish festivals,
was one of their hardest tasks, and many
of the church festivals of to-day are those
which, although centuries older than the
church, the good Romish fathers found it
the wisest policy to wink at by christen-
ing them anew with the name of some
saint and giving them somewhat of Il So
cial aspect.
An attempt was made to abolish the
matrimonial lottery peculiar to the feSti-
val of Lupercalia, and to giveit a religious
character by substituting the names of
saints to be drawn as valentines instead
of men and women; but little pleasure
was found in these dead valentines, and
although in some Catholic countries there
is still custom of choosing patron
saint on this day, the ancient custom of
drawing of each other prevails in rural
districts, as it did in the beautiful Bather-
inc Glover.
In some parts of Scotland and England
young men draw the name of their valen-
tine from bag containing the names Of
the young women of their circle, and the
latter from one containing the names of
the young men. When it happens that a
couple drew each other they are conSi-
dered as destined to marry.
Enterprislng and curious young women
of the present time have been known to
pin bay leaf to each corner of their pill
lows and one in the centre, expecting to
see in dreams the lovers whom they will
marry before the year is out. To make
assurance doubly sure, they sometimes
cat the white of hard boiled egg from
which the yolk has been removed and the
aperture filled with salt They then re-
tire without speaking or drinking.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
\ Silver Wedding.

A correspondent sends US the following:
On January 18th Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Diehl celebrated their silver wedding,
amid the soft falling snow the guests be-
gan 10 pour into the hOspitable home,
which was beautifully decorated with
flowers. At one o'clock the guests were
invited to the dining room where dinner
was served, consisting of every delicacy
of the season. Later on the refreshments
were served. The presents were numer-
Gus and handsome Fine music was rem
dered by Miss Ethel Duley. Mrs Harri-
son assisted Mrs Diehl in dispensing the
charming hospitality for which their home
is noted.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hill,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tansell, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Tavman, Mr.. and Mrs. Keene and daugh-
ter Maggie, of Baltimore; Mr.. Browning
and sister Lcssie, Mrs. Duley, Mr.. and
Mrs E. Duley, E. Diehl and many others
of Washington Congratulations and best
wishes for many more years. r.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
\ Tour to Balmy Florida via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

When the North is at its worst Florida
is at its best. When lakes and rivers are
ice bound here and a drifting snow fills
our streets, viole.s are blooming there
and the air is laden with the sweet per-
fume of budding Spring. When Old b.
reas bowls around our northern homes
and the frost king rules, the hooking
bird is singing in Forida's graceful palms
and the whole land is melodious with
happy song. The elegant special train of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Jacksonville
tours are fitting introductions to this de-
lightful land. The next tour, allowing
two weeks in Florida, leaves New York
and Philadelphia under personal escort
February 23rd. Round-trip tickets, in
Guiding Pullman accommodations and
meals on the special train, will be sold at
the following rates: From New York,
5000; Philadelphia, $500; Canandai-
que, $52.S5; Erie, S54.S5; Pittsburg, So. 90,
and at proportionate rates from other
points.
For tickets and itineraries apply to
ticket agents, Tourist Agent, 1896 Broad
way, New York, or to Geo. w. Boyd, AS
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
BREVITIES.
Sold by Druggist, 115c.

The Orphans Court will hold regu-
lar meeting next Tuesday.
Miss May Hill is on a visit to friends
and relatives in Washington
Miss Grace Hutchinson, who has been
very sick at Mr.. j. B. Ferries, is now I'M
proving.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w Hill and child
rem are at the Maryland Hotel Annapolis,
for the winter
We are glad to announce that Mr.. L.
S. Wilson, who has been quite sick, is now
steadily improving.
The semi examination at the
Marlboro Academy will take place on
Thursday, the 18th instant.
Miss Nettie Bauman has been appoint
ed postmistress at Bladensburg, and took
charge of the office last Monday.
The County Commissioners will he in
session on next Tuesday and Wednesday
for the purpose of revising the Pension
List.
The Directors of the Citizens National
Bank of Laurel met last Friday and de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of three per
cent.
-Governor Lowndcs has appointed
DanielJ. Payne School Commissioner, for
St. Marv's county, vice Ignatius f. Mat
tingly, deceased.
A large ball will be given at the Odd
Fellows Hall, Forestvile, on Wednesday
evening, February 18th, if fair if not, on
the next fair day.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Blanche Turner and Mr.. James NJ Strong
which will take place at St Pauls Church
on the 24th instant at ,. p. M
We are indebted to its editors for a
copy of the January number of the ST.
John's coin gian. Mr.. J. B. Douglas of
this county, is the Humorous Editor
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
HyattsvilIc Items.

Miss Cole of MelrOse avenue was given
delightful surprise party by number
of her friends last Wednesday evening.
Miss Paxton of Washington is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. John G.. Holden.
Dr. and Mrs Charles A. Wells, who are
visiting their son Robert at the Kansas
University, will return home about the
18th of this month.
Miss Kraegcr of Baltimore has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Theodore Van
Doren.
Miss Sharpe of Washington is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. William White.
Miss Julia Hauck of Alexandria, Va,
is visiting the Misses Schoepf.
The young ladies of his place have re-
Gently organized "a reading club, the next
meeting of which will take place next
Friday afternoon at the residence of the
Misses Schoepf. The members are Miss
A. l.. Fuller, the Misses Ticou, the Misses
Schoepf, Misses Shallenberger, Mary
Dorsey, the Misses Fenwick Mrs. W. H.
Gore and Mrs. W J. Smith.
At a recent meeting of the Chillum
Castle Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, held at
Chllum, the third degree was conferred
upon Mr.. Charles Spokes. At the close
IF the meeting sumptuous repast was
served and 81 eeches made by Mr. J. Enos
Ray. Col. John Miller, Charles Long,
Grand Inspector Allen of ROCKWELL and
and DR.. Walker of Brightwood
The Game and Fish Protective Associa-
ton met last Saturday at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Dobbs, and proceed
ed to effect permanent organization
Mr. W. ID. Porter, Jr., was chosen presi-
dent; Mr.. Richard Whiting, vice president
Mr.. Marion B. Freeman, secretary and
treasurer. An executive committee was
appointed, composed of Messrs w. d.
Porter, jr., Richard Whiting p NJ Leakin
Harry Dorsey, Miller and John F. Hickey.
The constitution submitted by the com
mittee was adopted.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
REDUCED RATES
TO WASHINGTON.

For the benefit of those who desire to
attend the ceremonies incident to the in
auguration of President elect Mckinley
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Washington
March /, ., 3, and 4. valid to return from
March to 8. at the following rates:
From Philadelphia, $40; Harrisburg
So. O6; Wilmington, $435; Baltimore
81 go and from other stations on the Penn.
sylvania system at reduced rates.
The Inauguration will be a most inter
esting event, and will undoubtedly attract
large number of people from every sec
ton of the country.
The magnificent facilities of the Penn.
Sylvania Railroad make this line favor.
lite route to the national capital at all
times, and its enormous cuui pment anC
splendid terminal advantages at Washing
ton make it especially popular on such oc
pos slams
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Focal ano 4ersonal.
january Weather.

The January meteorological summary
prepared by the Weather Bureau shows
that the mean temperature of the month
was thirty-one degrees; the maximum
temperature, sixty degrees, on the 4th,
and the minimum, six degrees, on the
a9th. The greatest daily range of tempera-
ture was twenty-one degrees, on the 29th
and the least Oily range, for degrees, on
the 2Sth. The mean temperature for
January for the past twenty-seven years
was thirty-four degrees. The maximum
velocity of the wind was twenty eight
miles an hour, from the west on the 23d.
The total precipitation was 2.O5 inches.
The average precipitation for January for
the past twenty-seven years was 3.l4
inches. During the month there were
thirteen days upon which there was .O1
of an inch or more of precipitation.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
DIED.

At Bowie, on Sunday, February :. 1897
LOUISA j., beloved wife of J. w. Ryon
in the Both year of her age.
At his home, in Forestville, Tuesday
February 9th, 1897, of consumption, Mr.
CHARLES B. DUMBHART, aged Al
years.
After short illness at the residence oil
R. E. Thomas, on January 2Sth, 1897, Mrs
CHARLOTTE THOMAS, in the s3rd year
of her age.
Near Silver Hill, February 4th, 1897
FRANK E., only child of Olive and
Brook Ridgeway, aged Is months and 81
days.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Hood,e Dill are the only pills to take
llOON > Fills with Hoods Sarsaparilla

We invite the attention of our readers
| TO the advertisement on second page of
Messrs. J. T. Campbell & Son, the enter
prsing merchants, of Washington.
Dogs got into a flock of Southdown
sheep. owned by Mr. Snowden Hill, Mon
day night, and killed some and MANNED
others. This flock was considered one of
the best in the county.
"A supper, followed by musical and
literary entertainment, will be given in the
Town Hall, on Thursday, February 18th,
under the auspices of the Kings Daugh-
tiers. Supper beginning at 6 p. M; Enter
tainment at 80 p. m. This worthy enter
prise should receive the liberal patronage
of the public.
1t is proposed to erect memorial
window in ST. Peters Church, Baltimore
in commemoration of the late VIM Wood
ward, who for seventy years was the
superintendent of the Sunday school.
Friends and former members desiring to
participate in this cOmmemoration are re-
quested to send contributions to Mr..
William B. Hurst, care of John E. Hurst
& Co., Baltimore, Md.
The Maryland delegation, consisting
of Messrs. J. NJ. Street, l. S. Wilson, Geo
E. Haddaway and F. Sasscer, Executive
committeeman, expected to start yester-
day for the annual convention of the
National Editorial Association to be held
in Galveston, Texas, next week. But Mr..
Wilson was kept at home by sickness and
the others with the exception of Mr..
Haddaway were detained by other causes.
Several alternates were appointed, so Mr.
Haddaway will probably not have to 90
alone.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued bv the Clerk of the Circuit Court
during the month of December, 1896
Frank Conway and Nellie Thomas.
Chas. Fleet, Jr and Mary c. Mackall
Richard F. Beall and Hennie Harrison
Osborn O. Wilson and Susannah Nc
Pherson.
James Harris and Eliza Lancy.
Thomas B. Tomlinson and Virginia
Merryman.
Samuel C. Segar and Mary c. Richards
Robert A. Bennett and Alice E. Cox
Frank Harrison and Annie E. Stevenson
Alexander Moore and Hattie NJ. Ryon
John w. Schwartz and Ada l. Curtin.
Louis Thaler and Amelia Muller.
Edward c. Richards and Ida Downs.
Richard n. holland and Ava A. Frye.
John Nj. Duke and Mary Vongarlan.
H. Washington and Lizzie NJ. Pinkney.
William A. Parsons and Nelly Lawkin
VIM. Bryan and Isabella H. Kidwell.
Chas. N. Rhodes and Jamie L. Ruffner
Philip F Nally and Nettie Crosby.
Richard A. Wood and Agnes E. Allen.
Samuel Jackson and Ella Norton.
During the year the following licenses
were iSSued.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Tour to California via PennSylva-
nia Railroad.

The next California tour of the Penn
sylvania Railroad will leave New York
and Philadelphia by special train of Pull
man palace cars February "a, visiting the
great Mammoth Cave and stopping at New
Orleans during the Mardi Gras Carnival
Four weeks will be allowed ON the Pacific
Coast, and two days will be spent on the
return trip at Colorado Springs and the
Garden of the Gods. Stops will also be
made at Salt Lake City, Denver. and Oma
ha. This is one of the most delightful and
complete tours ever planned.
Tickets, including railroad transporta-
ton, Pullman accommodations tone dou-
bic hcrthl, meals IN "'. carriage drives,
and hotel accommodations going and re-
turn, and transportation in California
will be sold at rate of $3.50 from all sta
tions on the Pennsylvania Railroad Sys-
TEN east of PittSburg.
Apply to ticket agents. Tourist A gent,
1895 Broadway, New York, or George w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger \ gent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
The Modern Way.

Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudcst manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the
system and break up colds, headaches, and
fevcrs without unpleasant after effects,
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12

There is more Catarrh in this section of
country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed. to be incurable For great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with
local trea' ment. pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a consti-
tutional disease, and, therefore, requires
constitut ional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
Address
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
Sold by Druggist, 15c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Vick'S Floral Guide, 1891.

For nearly half century this Catalogue
of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Plants,
Bulbs, Roses, Grains, Potatoes, etc, has
come as regularly as spring time. Here
it is again to remind us that it's
time to think about our gardens This
issue contain half dozen full page half
tone illustrationtion of Roses, Asters,
Gold Flower, Carnations and Toma-
toes.
1t seems full of the necessary informa
ton for either amatuer or professional.
Send Is cents to James Vick's Sons,
Rochester, N. Y, tor a packet of either
Vicks' Branching Aster, New Japan
Morning Glory or extra choice Pansy and
a COPY of Vick's Floral Guide. If you
state where you saw this notice you will
receive package of flower seeds free.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Fon SALE

A VALUABLE LITTLE FARM of so
n ACRES and premises about 3 miles
from Washington and about 800 yards
from the Washington and Mar boro' Pike.
1t Is improved by a COMFORTABLE: :M
DWELLING, a good Barn, Peach ,E: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, 1897-02-12
WANTED Statesmen.

WE want few men to sell Choice
w Line of Nursery Stock. We cannot
make you rich in a month but we can give
you steady employment and will pay you
well for it. Our prices correspond with
the times Write for terms and territory
to THE HAWKS NURSERY CO.,
ROCHESTER,. N. Y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
Religious Notice.

There will be preaching at Woodville,
NJ. E. Church, South, Sunday. 18th 1870
IA. m, instead of Emmanuel This change
is only for this day and date Service on
regular preaching Sunday when fair, at
Emmanuel. Preaching at Brooktield at
} p. IN.
The Way to Cure catarrh is to purify
the blood, and the surest, best way to
purify the blood is by taking Hnors
Sarsaparilia, the One True Blood Puri-
fer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-02-12
RosARYvILLE, p. G. Co., MD.

II EEPS Wagon, Carriage,
N Road Cart and Ok Cart
Repairs on hand to do work to =
order at once. | guarantee orders will b.
promptly attended to. Horses shod &C
cording to formation of foot and satisfac-
ton guaranteed on price and workmanship
B. d. BOSWELL,
RosARYvILE,' P. G. Co., Md