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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-11
STORY OF \ BOSTON
AUCTIONEER,

"Some Years ago." he said, 'Hora-
tio Harris and | were sitting on the pi-
azza OF Newport hotel. The CONVEX
sation turned upon the success of in
dividuals in public life, and that Of
merchants and business men. Harris
remarked: IL will briefly sketch nv
career. | will give it toyou as nearly
a> can from memory.
i was ea"ly in life th:ovn u ION
my own recources. was placed as
4 young man, with Thomas w. Sears.
who was a neiohbor and friend of my
father in South Boston. When | en-
tered his employ every possible work
OF drudgcry was imposed upon me. |
| did not complain, as was deter
mined to master the business and |
did, from the minutest detail Upward.
| saw myself, through my own indus
try and perseverance, advanced from
one step to another, until | had dis
placed my seniors. Then | was en-
trusted with what was then known as
New York consignments to the firm.
This was a responsible position and
carried it on to the entire satisfaction
OF all parties. My ambition was to
see my name appear 'Horatio Harris,
Auctioneer.' Well the death of Sears
and Robbins placed me in that posi-
ton. | was determined to do my best
and act conscientiously up to what !
considered my duty. The first great
sale | made was the turning point
with me, although the results, in the
estimation Of my many friends, would
cut short my career. | will give it to
you as it actually happened. 1t was a
cargo sale of coffee at the end of the
wharf. The bidding was lively but
not prolonged. | finally decided the
bid in favor of Mr.. Joshua Sears
stepped forward and claimed the bid
as his. | told Mr. Sears that it was
.lpt so; that | neither received bid
or Il nod from him during the sale.
Sears insisted that the bid was his 50
did all the grocers present eX-
cept the one to whom | gave the bid.
The sale was dismissed. \ few hours
afterward the grocer came to the
counting room and said: Harris, you
have made a mistake, the bid, was
Sears and You have lost your best
customer. told them that | could
not he'll it, and that the bid was not
his. All the rest OF that day and du-
ring the night ponpered the matter
over in my mind. | said to myself,
Harris, you have not only lost a pow
erful friend, but you have made a great
enemy but. Harris you are right.
Early the next morning, as | was
standing in the doorway of my store,
along came Josh Sears, his hat cooked
on one side and his hands under the
skirts Of his coat. As he shuflled up
to me | said to myself, Now | am to
catch it. What was my surprise to
see him turn square around and face
me, and in his curt language address
me thus: Harris. you were right yes
terday, and | was wrong. Count on
me for your friend Well, he was my
friend and with him came the hoodtide
Of my success. His money, his inhu-
ence, and his capital were always at my
disposal ! never forfeited his friend
ship, his esteem or his confidence, and he
made me one Of the trustees of his
large property"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-11
USE AND ABUSE OF WORDS,

Alroys say
Widow not widow woman. All
widows are women.
None was; not none were. None is
contradiction of 10 one.
Matinee; not afternoon matinee.
All matinaes are in the afternoon.
He doesn't; not he don't.
Try to go: not try and 60
Make an experiment: not try an
experiment.
Alike; not both alike.
Dark complexioned; not complect-
ed
His whereabouts is known; not are
known.
The news is good; not are good.
Proved; not proven.
Politics is corrupt; not are corrupt.
Every one should do his duty; not
their duty.
Pretend not let on.
Mich COW; not milk COW.
Clear full not clean full.
1t is I: not it is me.
Let you and me go; not you and !.
Conceited not conceity.
Whence not from where.
Got; not gotten.
4indys remember Mat-
a verse of poetry is one line.
Your dog is not canine. If you
must say it in Latin, your poodle pup
is rdnis.
Italics should not be used for en-
phatic words.
Criticism is not necessarily censule.
Some should not be used for some
what.
Hens sit and never set.
Expect should never take the place
Of suppose.
Your regular employment is not
your avocation, but your vocation.
Females are not all women. A fe-
male may be a hen or COW.
Caption (from copio) should not DC
used for heading.
Let, leave and lief should not be
confused Let means to allow; leave,
to depart from; | would as leave go as
not.
Transpire means to leak out or be-
come known, and not TO take place.
Directly means soon, and, not "as
soon as Dickens and others misuse
this word.
You do not settle for your ticket;
you pay for it.
You do not catch train; you
board it.
Mutual means reciprocity between
two.
Station is better than depot for
stopping place.
The paragraph above is preferable to
the above paragraph.
The rest ofthe money is better than
the balance of the money.
The universal panacea is tautologi-
cal
Few is better than very few.
a sea ofupturned faces isa thread
bare figure.
Fire is preferable to "the devouring
clement
Suicide is better than ''the rash act
for which no cause has been assigned"
John Smith cannot Sunday in town
any more than he can Monday or
Fourth Of July.
Finally, you should take time to he
brief, and if you have nothing to say,
say it.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-11

We never have any trouble enter
tanning Aunt Mary and Aunt Eliza
when they visit us.
Why not,
They entertain each other. brar-
ging about their diseases.
GLOW can you tell whether man
has wheels in his head!"
BY the spokes that come from his
mouth, my boy.
The water soon escapes when it :
halr-tile.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

answered by anticipation. The Queen Regents speech, couched in dignified and even touching language breathes an unalterable determinatiel to fight to the death for the honor and dignity of Spain. Unless Spain keeps com mand of the sea to such an extent as to be able to land provisions and muni- tions of war at Havana the game is lost so far as Cuba is concerned.
 Whether the struggle be brief or protracted, there can be as little doubt of the result as of the direction in which lie the sympathy and hopes of the English people,"
 The Daily Graphic says: Apart from the merits of the controversy between the two countries, one cannot but rec ognize the dignity and courage with which the Spanish people comforts it. self in the hour of crisis. The American l Congress might we'll take a lesson from the Cortes.'
 | The Morning Post says: "The Span I iards will not accept Humiliation, and | therefore there will be a war. That | the United States were justified in ex- erting their influence in favor of the | pacification of Cuba can hardly be de- nied.'
 The Daily News says: Sentiment must not blind Spain to the fact that | United States have the right on their side.'
 The Standard says: "We cannot doubt that the enthusiastic cheers which broke out at the end of the Queen Regents speech truly represents Spanish feeling. But the ultimate issue Is hardly open to question, nor can there be any doubt that in the end 1t will be good for Cuba that she should be delivered from Spanish domina- | io,,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
PASSENGER OFFICIALS
 DISCUSS WAR TAX.
Divided as to Whether It Should Be Borne by Railroads or Ticket
 Buyers.

CHICAGO, April 20.-Passenger off, cials of the roads centering in Chicago are divided on the question as to whether the railroads or the purchaser of tickets should pay the tax to be inn posed by the Government in case of war. Some are of the opinion that the maximum rate law effective in some States will prevent them from adding anything to the present price of tick cts, and others say that the increase will not be an increase in the price of tickets, but will be a tax, and that the Government and the passengers can settle the matter between them. and that as far as State laws on the sub ject of, maximum rates are concerned. the law from the Government will take precedence over any enactment by State Legislatures.
 Another question is whether the tax will be made to cover all fares paid for transportation or simply tickets sold If the latter construction is the rule the roads say they will sell very few tickets over the counter and that nine out of ten passengers will pay their fare on trains in order to avoid the tax which would be imposed upon them if they bought their tickets outright at the regular offices.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
"NOW SHE WILL KICK
 AND USE THE WHIP"
Funny Comment of Spanish News paper at Havana on Spain's
 Future Course

HAVANA, April 20.-Quiet prevails here. The weather is warm. War prep arations continue. The Centro Gal lego Society has given up several houses belonging to it for use by the Government in case of war
 The Union Constitutional in an edi- torial to-day, commenting upon, the resolutions adopted by the United States Congress, says: Intervention means war for Spain. But it is easier to vote than to execute'' Continuing, the Union Constitutional remarks: 50 far Spain has treated the United States with contempt. Now she will kick her and use the whip"
 The steamer Madrileno and the Mexi- can schooner Arturo arrived here yes terday.
 Although the Plant line steamers have suspended their trips between Tampa and Havana, possibly fearing seizure in the event of hostilities, Cap ain-General Blanco has notified MT. Alexander Gollan, the British Consul, who Is acting in behalf of the United States, that, even in the case of war, vessels sailing under a neutral flag would be entered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
TO LOMBARD NEW YORK
 WHEN WAR BEGINS.
That Is the Story Sent by Spanish Political Agent About the
 Cape Verde Fleet.


 NEW YORK, April 20.-The Times says: An English army officer living at San Francisco has just received from a prominent Spanish political agent in New York a letter relating to the plans of the Spanish fleet. The agent writes that he procured some months ago copies of the official plans of the Notifications of New York har- Dor and dispatched them to his Govern ment These plans, he says, are now in the possession of the admiral of the Spanish fleet now at Cape Verde Islands.
 The agent states that Spain has withdrawn all her good vessels rom Cuban waters, because she does not propose to make any defense of Cuba, except by means of forts, and that all the available Spanish naval strength will be concentrated at Cape Verde Islands. The agent intimates that the fleet commanding 11S guns. will be dis patched direct for New York when 1t is seen war is certain. Transports loaded with coal will be taken along, so after the run across the ocean yes sels could be coaled one or two days out from New York. The fleet would then anchor in body off Coney Island. where it would be exposed to no dan- gerous fire. and lombard New York.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Says Pleasant Things of Our Relations With
 England.
Replies to the Hope of Lord Mayor Davies That There
 Would Be No War.
Spain's Elm bassador A bsent, but a Consul Represented the Dons
 at the Dinner.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, April 20.-At the Easter banquet at the Mansion House tonight His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cam bridge, most of the members of the di- plomatic corps and many other high officials were present. United States Ambassador Hays seat was at the left hand of Lord Mayor Davies and to the Spanish Ambassador, Count Rascon, was allotted the placeat the right hand, but at the last moment Count Rascon wrote that a sudden indisposition would prevent his being present. The talk of the evening was the expected presence of the representatives of the United States and Spain, and much dis appointment was felt by the Spanish Ambassadors absence The Consuls of the UInred States and Spain were present.
 Lord Mayor Davies, when proposing the health of the members of the diplO- matic corps, welcomed the United States Ambassador and expressed the hope, fin the name of the citizens of London" that there would be no war.
 Colonel Hays reply was the event of the evening. He was repeatedly ap- plauded by the company. Speaking of the relations between the United States and Great Britain he said: We are SOLu0llIleS dCCuSeQ OL lOOhiuS Oul LOT our own interests with a certain energy and pertinacity. I might say, in the spirit of pride rather than contrition, that it only shows what stock we are of, but this truth is incontestable, that for nearly three generations of men, and in spite of constant differences, there has been peace between us and friendly regard-a peace growing more firm and solid as the years go by and a friendship which I ann sure the vast majority of both people hope and trust may last forever
 ''The good understanding between us is based on something deeper than mere expediency. All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of re- ligion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.
 Whether we will or not, We are asso- ciated in that work by the very nature of things, and no man, and no group of n';n, can rrevent it. We are bound by ties we did not forge and that we can not break. We are joint ministers in the same sacred mission of freedom and progress, charged with duties we cannot evade by the imposition of ir- reSistible hands,"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
TO BEGIN WARLIKF
 OPERATIONS AT ONCE
How 1t Is Proposed to Form a Union of Regulars and VOl=
 unteerS to Invade Cuba.

NEW o sends the following Immediate spanish power in Cuba will military on This determined terence at the White and Long Major General schohe retired the bureau of navigation of the Navy Department The general campaign navy boards thoroughly the autnoes will not dvuge the plans in detail is officially nounced that the vigorously Hest opporune Major noa de Quesada and at length military conditions and TOT conducting tion with the the conference understood entirely factory to General Miles and the Cuban representatives Orders oce commanding divisions concentrated all organization field President Mckinley will 
 or states Tn to thelr population Will also probably be made This latter call will support artillery posts the and for general military service within the united states Many or the National Guard organizations enlist in United panies with service their officers and including of colonel As Herald, selves exclusively with Of United States
 
 branches which composed of the of the nte States will be liable
 
 Chickamauga- the the of of of
 
 assigned medical director
 
  Gilmore
 
 c. Greneaf medical director chief attending 4
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

If war does not begin with the blockading, Spain firing the first shot when the at tempt is made to land food supplies, the next step-the landing of a large army to drive the Spaniards from the island-certainly will.
 But the first shot will no doubt come long before an army of occupation has been landed upon the island.
 The navy must pave the way for the army, and in doing so there will doubtless be sea fights and the bombardment of Notifications. Once a na- val demonstration is made, 1t is idle to predict who will fire
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
SPATN'S PREPARATIONS
 FOR OCEAN BATTLES
Gathering Her Fleets, 1t Is Be' lieved, to Squarely Meet and
 Fight Our Navy.

NEW YORK April & Washington special to the the Hd cap vefde Sey Islands today for some destination unknown information has reached authorities here of the departure from Gaoz all c terations in France It expected that she & VIII @ e @ advised of
 whose destination is officially reported be- eved naval circles will haps stop en route at cad and the the Canary Islands has b the sup anxious speculation at the Navy Department
 able to dispose of Commodore schIeys battle
 Brooklyn and protected cruisers nneap
 In consequence formidable force at St by the bale-ships and cruisers of
 this Government in waters If Spain should use cape u verge h d % as by the United States Cape Verde Islands belong to the Lisbon Government
 and defensive alliance carry obligations will . permit her to give to spanish vessels & & 6S m su b @ o would m ee the they cannot return
 will leave St Vincent immediate te destination would unknown There would be
 I tfs b in nr or five days tbev will turn up at the Canaes
 arrival will be of interest to the United . of the Canary Islands and establish Coal could carried by coers now being pre- .
 gathering forces in give fgt and she defeated she will rely on the squadron think her menowar . westward being far from their ba they would be at
 tactics ought to be to wait for American ships which in bongb snans second tordoboa fota was reported be pre- c has yacht Q erda the opedoboa destroyes Destructor Prospna and
 and the opedoboa acon Haban Retamos Barcelona
 fo snan show that nt one the on Maria del Mena will be December and the Don Avaro de be completed before February The arore cruiser @
 receiving her at Carraca and the Cardinal bunding S undergo her dock trials 6
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
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and cause a breach of diplo- matic relations within the next twenty-four hours. If, on the other hand, it should neglect to return satisfactory answer before Saturday noon, that line of policy will be quite as effective as a posi- tive act.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
RIO JANEIRO SPANIARDS
 TO SERD A BATTALION.

Copyrighted, 1S9S by James Gordon Bennett.
 BUENOS AIRES, April 20.-The correspondent of the Herald in Rio Janeiro states that there is great en- thusiasm there among Spaniards, who are about to organize a battalion to send to Cuba to aid the Spanish au- thorities there The authorities, how ever, are in sympathy with the United States and will prevent anything that may affect neutrality. The Secretary of the American legation has hoisted a United States flag on the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy, which has been pur- chased by the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

down to meet the various inquiries re- ceived by the diplomatic representa- tives of the United States for foreign governments as to the attitude as sumed by the United States. It is sub stantially in line with the rules prac- ticed in the recent Chino Japanese war, and places the United States in a most advanced position so far as the protec- tion of individual property and neutral goods at sea is concerned By it Spanish goods are made free from seizure on the seas in the bottoms of neutral power. This decision on the part of our Government will be well comed in Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
LIBERAL POLICY IN
 TREATING NEUTRALS.
Privateering Not to Be Resorted to- and Only Contraband of War
 l,iab1e to Seizure

WASHINGTON, April 21-An outline of the policy to be followed by this Government in the treatment of neu- trals and the matter of privateering is contained in the following statement:
 'In the event of hostilities between the United States and Spain, it will be the policy of this Government not to resort to privateering. The Govern ment will adhere to the following rules:
 "First-Neutral flag covers the ene- my's ships with the exception of con- traband of war. Second = Neutral goods not contraband of war are not liable to confiscation under the enemy s flag. Third-Blockades to be binding must be effective"
 This doctrine is undoubtedly laid
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
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camps will be maintained and reinforcements will be for warded from them to the armies in the field as rapidly as they are needed.
 The Presidents ultimatum was sent to the Spanish Min ister to- day by Judge Days personal messenger, Edward Savoy, one of the trusted en- ployes of the State Depart ment, who was appointed to his place in 1869 by Hamil- ton Fish.
 The messenger was not kept waiting long at the lega- tion, but in the course of an hour had returned to the State Department with the Minis ter's application for his pass ports. It was not until half past } o'clock this afternoon that Savoy made his second trip, carrying with him the desired paper. This was a passport for the Minister, his family and his suite. It was not in the usual form, but was what is known as a spe- cial passport. In general terms. it is similar to that
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

the first shot or how long the
 war will last. Though it is sincerely hoped that the war will be short, every prepara- ton is being made for a pro-
 longed struggle. The ship
 yards of the country, gun,
 powder and projectile faCto- ries and establishments where naval and military supplies of all kinds are fabricated are being run night and day, and every time the sun goes down
 the United States is better prepared for the conflict. The 8o,ooo volunteers to be called for Dy the freSlQent may De but the beginning of the form ation of the vast army that may be needed to conduct the war. Every effort is being made to secure, as far as pos sible, organized and well drilled National Guardsmen for this volunteer army and this force will be still better prepared for active service by being concentrated and drilled in camps of instruction until the moment comes when 1t must take the field. These
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
To Protect Miner-soldiers.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Senator Shoup of Idaho to-day introduced a bill in the Senate providing that where miner enlists in the volunteer army, thereby rendering 1t impossible for him to do the annual assessment work on his claims, as now required by stat ute, this failure on his part shall not result in fe.feiture of his claims.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
For Immediate Sailing Orders.

LONDON, April 2O.-The Rome cor respondent of the Daily Mail says: The Italian admiralty, I am privately in formed to-day, commanded the men of the ironclads and six torpedo boats at La Spezia, under command of Ad- miral Accini, to prepare immediately for sailing orders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Miles Tour of Inspection.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The pres ent expectation is that General Miles, commanding the army, will leave the city on Saturday for a tour of inspec- tion of the points where the regular army will be mobilized in the South. He will be accompanied by a number of his aides.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
ADVERTISEMENTS. DARKNESS TO LIGHT.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

At TlrSl In6l6 was some eX-
 pectation at the State Depart
 ment that a response from Minister Woodford might be received to-day. Later on, however, after Judge Day had calculated the length of time that would be consumedin the cabling of the ultlmatum to Minister Woodford, it's trans
 lation into cipher and retrans- lation, he became convinced that it would be practically impossible, owing to the diff ference in time between Washington and Madrid, to IeCelVe any leSpOlloe lO-udy.
 The next move must be made by Spain, according to the department officials. If the Spanish Governmenttakes a view, as might be possibly be concluded from the action of the Minister here to-day, that in language and terms the Congressional resolution is insulting. it may promptly hand MT. Woodford his pass ports upon receipt of this communication and thus bring the negotiations to the crisis
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
See No Hope for Spain
 in the Impending Conflict.
United States Has Right on It's Side and Englishmen
 Synpathize.
One Editor Says the American Con- gress Could Learn a Lesson
 From the Cortes.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, April 20.-The Times says editorially this morning: At the open ing of the Cortes the widest enthusi- asm prevailed, and the American ulti- matum may almost be said to have been