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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL LAW.

The State board of education, headed
by Prof. f. B. Prcttyman, of the State
Normal School, has appeared before the
committees to which their bill for the re-
vision of the public school law WAS re-
fcrrcd Two special amendments upon
which the board insist are rs follows:
"Providing for the appointment of only
one district school trustee in each school
district, instead of three such trustees, as
the present law requires, and giving the
power to appoint teachers in any district
school toa committee consisting of the
one local trustee, n member of the board OF
county school commissioners and the c"un-
ty examiner There have long been com
plants in every Part of the State that aE-
pointment- Of teachers were often made
fir N motives other than the single aim of
obtaining the teachers best qualified for
the positions and that partially was
shown in the selection of teachers, thus
lesscning the efficiency of the school sys-
TEN at this vital point. The dissatisfac-
ton thus created has oc stoned consider
able public sentiment in favor Of abolish
inc Tie office of district school trustees and
of placing the power to appoint teachers
il the board of county school commission
ers After a careful consideration of the
matter we unanimously concluded that the
principle of local representation i'll this
important matter should be preserved,
and that in the appointment of teachers it
would produce better results to associate
with the local trustee a member of the
county school board and the county exam
incr, believing that real merit would thus
prevail and the efficiency of the schools
would be increased.
There has long been Il general desire
throughout the State for school officer
whose chief duty it should be to conduct
teachers institutes in every county in the
State once every year. The present school
law requires that such institutes should be
held but it has been recognized as impos-
sible that the principal OF the State Nor
nal School could perform the duties of
that position and also spend twenty-three
weeks of the school year in attendance
upon institutes. The results have been
that teachers institutes have not been
held in the majority of counties, and that
where they have been held the expense
thereof has been larger than necessary,
We have sought to meet this need iy pro-
visions of our bill in such manner as to
preserve the harmony of the State school
system, and to provide for the expenses
of another school officer without cost to
the State by payment out of the donation
of the State Normal School.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
\ NATIONAL CALAMITY.

The following sensible article is from
the Washington Star of W ednestlay:
The loss Of the battle-ship Maine in
Havana llarbor last night is a national
calamity. The destruction of life is
appalling. The present reports indl-
cate that over half Of the ships large
complement Of men were wiped out of
existence. while the vessel itself was
totally wrecked. In view OF all the
circumstances it was highly proper and
commendable for President Mckinley
to suspend all the social functions at
the White House and postpone the re-
ceptions that were to have been held
there tonight and tomorrow MI ht.
The Maine was in Havana harbor
for the protection of the lives of the
American citizens there resident. The
official explanation was that she was
present as an act of international cour-
tesy. In this pretense, advanced tor
palpably diplomatic reasons, the people
OF this country have placed no crcdence.
The situation in Havana was known to
he threatening when the Maine was
sent and it is notable that affairs have
been more tranquil since her arrival.
But the spirit of resentment among the
Spaniards aroused by the dispatching
of this vessel has never been wholly
abated, while the incident of the de
Lone letter has served to excite the
anti-LAmerican feeling to dangerous
degree.
The suspicion that the Maine was
destroyed by some Spaniard. which is
held and expressed in certain naval cir
cles, is perhaps natural i'll view of all
the circumstances. Tie opportunity
was present and doubtless the desire to
rid Havana harbor of SO imposing a
symbol OF the power Of this country
was in many hearts. L the wreck of
the Maine and the consequent loss of
lite were due to an accident. that acct
dent occurred under what are at least
gravely suspicious circumstance, in
view of the situation Of the Maine, her
quicsccncc, the hour Of the night. the
fact that the ship had been inspected
within short time and score or more
Of minor details that appear in the news
columns to-day.
The question as to the cause of the
disaster will doubtless be settled with
in a reasonably short time. through Il
thorough investigation, including a;
examination Of the hull OF the vessel
and the close questioning OF the sur
vivors. Unfortunately there are but
few of the men left to tell the tale Of
their terrible experience, but enough
are at hand to enable the authorities to
ascertain within reasonable limits the
general circumstances Of the affair 1t
will be well for the people CT this coun-
try to withhold their Judgment on the
case until more positive information is
at hand.
For the present there is deep and
universal sympathy in this country for
the families of the men who were killed
in Havana harbor and for tic mutilated
survivors of the disaster. As for the
future, no one can predict The whole
republic awaits the truth from Havana
with an anxious expectation that is in
tense. If there is cause in the situa-
ton for any other national sentiment
than that Of grief the people will re-
spond as one man.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

in the death Of Mr.. W. W. BuStccd,
editor of the CbScFtcr, Centrcvillc,
Queen Anne county, on Tuesday night
MARYLAND loses one Of her most promi-
nent and influential journalists. and his
family and friends are deprived Of the
association Of one whose presence WAS
always as a genial ray Of sunshine,
blessing and strengthening. None
knew him hHt to love him: none named
him but to praise,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
FLORIDA.

One must appreciate the advantages of
modern railway travel when ~ can leave
the land of billiards one day and find
himself in the land of flowers the next.
To do this take the Pennsylvania Rail-
road tour to Jacksonville, which will leave
New York and Philadelphia by special
train of Pullman Palace Cars Tuesday,
February % allowing two weeks in Florida
Excursion tickets, including railway
TRANSPORTATION, Pullman accommodations
zone berthl, and meals ZEN route" in both
directions while travelling on the special
train, will be sold at the following rates:
New York, $1,000; Philadelphia, $4,000;
Canandaigua, &52S5: Erie, $54.S5: Wilkes
barre, $685.; Pittsburg, $500; and at
proportionatc rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries. and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agent; Tourist
gent 1896 Broadway, New York: or adj
dress Geo w Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger 4 gent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
\ spccialcommittce of the MARYLAND
LEGISLATURE and special committee of the
Virginia Legislature have met to consider
oyster dredging and grabbing in the PotO-
mac. Under an agreement made III lis1
the citizens of the two States enjoy the
the right of fishing in that river. At that
time the Shad and the herring were lords
of the Potomac waters and the Grabbing
and .oy>tcrinn" industries had not arisen.
The Marylandcrs now ::>sert that the
word Fishing" does not include "oyster-
inc" and ,'crabbing" They declare that
scientists to whom the question has been
submitted agree that oysters and crabs
are not fish. having neither vcrtcbr;e nor
red blood" Certainly, it is just to the
oyster. a being of 50 many admirable
characteristics. to classify him among fish
who after all is said that can be said in
their favor, remain ti>hy. Speaking from
anon scientific point of view ,ostreophlllsts
might prefer to call the oyster 4 bird OF
an eccentric but rich organization, voice
less but Juicy Without beings human in
the narrow sense, he possesses two quail
ties which many human being lack. He
i, rood and he is not loQuacious. And
there are plenty of men who have neither
vrrtchru nor red blood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

The news yesterday was that the
correspondent OF the Associated Press
has been assured in reliable quarter
that Captain Sigsbec is under the i'm
preston that the warship Maine was
blown up by 4 floating torpedo, and
that he has communicated his impress
sions to Washington, asking at the
same time that the Navy Department
should send naval engineers and me-
cLanics to investigate the explosion.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

Every body is interested i'll the sub
iect of good roads. 4 meeting will be
held here next Tuesday to select 4 com
mittce to act i'll conjunction with SINH
lar committees from other counties and
meet in Annapolis on the oath inst.
The matter will bc presented in Il lorci-
Die manner to the Legislature and We
hope our people will take an active Fart
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

Much interest is apparently felt hy
our .armers i'll the proposed new tobac-
60 inspection law. and Senator Clagett
will have the support of many intiucn-
tial men i'll the county irrespective Of
politics. The truth Of the matter is
the tobacco warehouses have been too
much i'll politics. and the people realize
that it will be to their interest to free
them rs much As possible from this hane
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
fsuckfn'> Arnica SalYc.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbains,
Corns, and all Skin EruptionS and positive
" cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction of
monday refunded. Price - cents per
box. For sale by J l.. Edlavitch,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
OnpEn OF RArrrrcArroS
RANDOLPH BARTON. Attorney
HENRIETTA c. METZEROTT.
IN THE CIRCUIT Court FOR PRINCE
GEoRGE'S COUNTY IN EQTITr.
No. 2l40 Equity.

ORDERED by the Circuit Court for
" Prince Georges County, this 10th day
of February, 1898, that the sale of the
property mentioned in these proceedings
made and reported by Randolph Barton,
attorney named in the mortgage, be rati
fed and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown ON or before
9Th day of March next, provided copy
of this order be inserted in some news
paber published in said Prince
Georges county, once week for three
successive weeks before the said 9Th day
of March next.
The report states the amount of sale to
be SS,11700 JAMES B. BELT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for PIG. Co., Md
True copy-test. JAMES b. BELT, Clerk
of the Circuit Court for p. G. Co, Md
February IL, lS9S-4w,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
WEDNESDAY and TEIRSDil, the 18th
and 18th Of MARCIA. 1,9S.

for the purpose of receiving and adjusting
all accounts against the county prepare
tory to the Levy in March next. All ac-
counts against the county must be properly
proven and handed to this Board on or
before THE eth DAY OF MARCH, 1898.
BY order of the Board:
JOHN T. FISHER,
February 18th, 1898 I'd Clerk.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
A Carp.

To the Taxpayers and Honorable Board OF
County Commissioners of Prince Georges
County.
Countys fund for the general good:-and
with 50 many more important roads I'M
improved for want of the necessary means,
wherewith to repair same, do trust, you
will not, with due respect to your good
judgment and a requisite prudence in the
protection of the County Treasury-open
unnecessary new roads, whe-e the public
| convenience do not absolutely require same,
solely, towards promoting private specu-
lative purposes. You will now find two
parallel roads already in existence unit
ing at Bladcnsburg and one mile apart at
Riversdale connected by public roed)
but poorly kept in repair. | refer to the
old Washington and Baltimore Turnpike,
and the Edmondson road (as l believe it
is called. Both of these are on high
ground, whilst the one called for, will be
in low land, subject to overflow 1T times
of swollen streams. The desire on the
part of your PETITIONERS for this new and
supe'fuous road, is in my humble opinion,
an inconsiderate demand upon the Public
Treasury for the promotion of private
ends. Under the heavy burden of cXccs-
densburg district under the new assess
mcnt-larGely ovlrasscSScd. | do most
earnestly protest in opposition To tie
opening of this new roal-as unnecessary,
and without consideration oLep ice 1t
re,i nee. No one is disposed to 90 further
than towards all requisite Improvements
for he I, bic brn.ff: but. ! am intleXibl.
opposed to using public funds for the
promotion of private ends. In this neigh
borhood, we have only two roads to Wash
ington, moS' important hghrnyS towards
the upbuilding of this county from the
Capital cty-neither in good repair, and
one almost impossible. Trusting this
matter may have your careful considera-
ton, as high-minded, practical men of af.
fairs, towards the guardianship of the best
interests of the County.
| am. very respectfully,
GEORGE II. CALVERT.
February 18th, lS9S-lt.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

OFFICE OF COUNTY CoMMISSIoNEK>,
Upper Marlboro Nd. Feb. -, 1898.
TNIIE County Commissioners of Prince
/ Georges county will meet on
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
SCOTS
EMULSION

has proved its effectiveness in cor
ing the trying affections of the
throat and lungs, and this is the
reason why: the cod-liver oil, par
tally digested, strengthens and
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
SATURDAY, MARCH 1895.

the property particularly described in said
Mortgage, containing
II ACRES
OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated on the Queens Chapel Road Ex-
tended, about 200 yards from the District
line, one mile east of the Catholic Univer-
sity, three fourthS Of Il mile northeast of
Brookland, adjoining the lands now or
formerly owned by Mrs Frank E. Middle
ton and Maj. G. l.. Goodoe.
The Improvements consist I'M -
of fine DWELLING in AnTH
good repair with modern i'm a.4AEIA4
provemenlS containing II
ROOMS. BARN and necessary OUT
BUILDINGS. The land is we'll fenced
and in a high state of cultivation.
TERMS OF SALE:
Onc-third cash. and the balance in equal
instalmentS of one, two and three wears,
or all cash as the purchaser may elect: the
deferred payments to bear interest from
the day of sale and to be secured to the
satisfaction of the undersigned These
terms may be modified and Il portion of
the purchase money may remain on Mort
gage if deemed advisable \ cash deposit
of 5000 will be required at the time of sale
For further particulars applyto
PHIL. II. TUCK,
Attorney named in the Mortgage
2O1 n Calvert St, Baltimore, Md
February 4th, 1S9S-tS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
THE
grinte George's GnQalirer,
FRED. SASSCER

Fixed. SASSJt.R, lDlTpH.
TERMS-S1.f0 per wear Single copies ) cents.
No subscription discontinued until all arrears are
paid unless at The option OF the publisher.
ADVERTISING RATES-'rraIISieuI advertise
mere 81 per inch for the first insertion. 30 cents
to the second and ~ cents for each subsequent i'll
.ertOn. One inch ) months, s.: months. s.; l:
months, 81 Business Cards. not exceeding 10 lines
SSper year When the number of Insertions is moi
marked advertisements will be continued until for
hid and charged accordingly. Yearly advertiser.
must cOniine advertisements TO their own business
Rule and Figure Work double price. Business 10
Gals 10 cents per line. Marriages and Deaths insert
ed free: Obituaries and Personal Communications
) cents per line.
RIAL correspondence with this office should he
duressed TO '.THE ENutIELE
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
Persistent
Coughs

A uEfa which seems to hang
on in spite Of all the remedies which
you nave applied certainly needs
enc etc and sensible treatment.
For twenty-five years that stand
ard prcpa-a ton of cod-liver oil,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
ORDER OF RArrrrcArroS.
JOSEPH X. ROBERTS, Mortgage
JOSIAH INGRAM, Mort ga9or
IN THE CIRCUIT CouHT FOR PRINCE
GEoEGE'> Comfy IN EQUITY.
No 245i Equity.
No. 245 Equity

No. 2lof Equity.
nRDERED this 10th day of February
" 1893, that the sale of the Mnrtgaged
real estate i'm this cause made and reported
by Joseph X. Roberts, Mortgage, be rati-
fed and confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the
9Th day of March, 1893; provided copy
of this order be inserted in some newspa-
per published in Prince Georges county
once in each of three successive weeks be-
fore the said 9TH day of March, 1898.
JAMES B. BELT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for p. G. Co.
True copy-test: JAMES B. BELT, Clerk.
February llth, 1S9S-lw.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

Joseph Letter is reported to lave
cornercd the May wheat market.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
90 ACRES
OF IAND MODE cd JESr

90 ACRES
OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
Said laid is bounded partly by the District
of Columbia, the Queen Chapel Road and
the lands of Charles G. Hetmuller, G. G..
Goodloe and Jerre Johnson Said land is
deemed especially valuable because of its
proximity to the city of Washington, its
high and healthy location and its peculiar
fitness to become the site of an Institution
for the purposes of education, charity etc,
and is Il desirable investment Said ninety
acres of land will be sold subject to two
mortgages. one for 5000, the other for
900, which mortgages NAV be paid off or
continued at the option of the purchaser
Taxes and interest on said mortgages adj
jus ed to the day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third cash balance in equal install
ments NJ X nd twelve months from tlay
of sale, with interest. secured by the notes
of the purchaser. in,torsed to the satiSfac-
ton of the undersigned attorney, or ali
cash at the purchasers option. A cash
deposit of $500 will be required of the
purchaser at the time of the sale
P. f. TOME.
Attorney named i'll the Mortgage
GEORGE l.. HARRIs-Auctioncer
February 18th, 1S99-ts.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
Merit

Made and Merit Maintains the confidence
of the peo:".e in Hoods Sarsaparilla. liza
medicine cures you when sick; if it makes
wonderful cures everywh here. hen beyond
all question that medicine possesses merit.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

P. f. TOME, Attorney, At Marine Bank
Building Baltimore
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

UPPER MARLBORO', MD.
Will give prompt attention to all work
in our line. Satisfaction guaranteed
IS Fine work u speciality
January 2S. lS9S-1y
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

V1tdHZGS inc WnOIE SYS-
tenn; the hypophosphites
act as a tonic to the
mind and nerves, and the
s1ycerine soothes and
heals the irritation. Can
you think of any combi-
nation SO effective as thiss
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

Be sure you set SCOTS Emulsion. See that the
mn and fish are the wrapper
soc ard Soo al drls. iSts.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Che-fi-:s. ,;-Ys Ey:&.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

That is just the truth about Hoods Sar-
saparilla We know it possesses merit
because it cures, hot once or twice Or a
hundred times, but in thousands and
thousands of cases. We know it cures,
absolutely, permanently, when all Others
fail to do any good whatever. We repeat
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18
ORDER OF RAr1r1cAr1oN.
FILLMORE BEALL, Attorney named in
Mortgage.
THOMAS H. FORD and wife.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Prince
GEORGES COUNTY. MARYLAND.
No. 2440 Equity.
WYVILL BROS,

VI. j. NYNTEE.
WSNUL. WM. II. WYNILI
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-02-18

Attorney named in the Mortgage
GEORGE l.. HARRIs-Auctionee
February 18th, 1S9S-ts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-02
A Strange Case.

Trial Of the case OF Maher vs. Moore
was begun In Superior Court this morn
ing. The action Is to recover $3.50. 80 on a
promsory note given by DIR. Moore Rob
ert Van Buren,, an agent OF the Equitable
Life Insurance Company. OF which Mr..
hlaher Is president, on December o, 1897.
The testimony OF the defense was that
Mr. Van Buren, had persuaded Dr. Moore
to take 0,0Oo policy In the company for
to increase the company's business here to
an extent which would give him tie gun
eral agency Of the state.
In due tims the policy was presen ed to
DR.. Moore and at the meeting Vun Buren,
induced the doctor to draw up u note to
the amount Of $3.50 80, with which Van
Buren, WAS to settle his accounts with the
Company, Van Buren, at tine time stated
positively that DR.. Moore would not have
to pay the note, SO it was given him.
That week Van Buren, turned over the
note to Mr.. Maher for II valuable consider.
alton and when 1t was presented at the
Equitable Trust Company here payment
was refused and the note protected Hence
the suit.
The only witnesses were Mr.. Maher,
who testified that Van Buren, had no au-
thority to accept notes for insurance poll
cies; DIR. Moore who swors positively that
be was neither to pay for the policy nor
meet the note and the paying tel or of he
Equitable Trust Company Informed Mr.
Mahor that DR.. Moore had no money to
credit there. Van Buren, has boon missing
from the city since last spring.
Argument by Mr.. Cooper 10, the plain
tiff and Mr. Hllles for the defense follow
ed the presentation Of the testimony and
the Jury retired. 1t had not returned at
o clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-02

While visiting in this oity last night
with her husband. Mrs Jas Dean, color
cd of WASHINGTON became slightly iarane-
ed and refused to take p W. & B., train
for her homo this morning.
Her husband did every thing to try and
rid her mind Of the idea that somebody
was trying to kill her. An effort was
made to g6t her on train No. Is which
leaves this city at II O'Clock hut bsfor .
any body could stop her she jumped fr,m
the train and ran through the depot
AMr Dean soon caught up with her and
persuaded her to remain around the sta
ton so that he could take the 12 05 O'Clock
train, but his trouble wee not yet over.
Tho same scene was re- enacted when tho
train stopped. Mr.. Dean by this time was
dist acted at her conduct and broke down.
He iInpiored the help OF Officer Go,dy who
quickly lent bis aid.
between them they succeeded In placing
her In the car and keeping her
there. The wOlnans screams soon attract
od large crowd who thought somebody
had been run over by the cars. Mr. Doan
is employed as u porter at tho L. ". 81. d.
depot in Washington.