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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
SPAIN NNDCONStLGE\ER Err AL
LEE.

Whether ii prove true that Spaiu made
Il mild request or formal demand for the
recall of Consul General Lee from Cuba,
the action of the administration in rcfuS-
inc to accede will be approved and en-
dor>cd by the people of this country.
General Lees conduct since he has held
this important position has been that of /,
true representative of this government.
He has been wise and discreet, while, at
the same time he has never failed to pro-
tect the interest of the United States and
of its citizens on the Island of Cuba He
has kept this government well informed
and has taken no steps that have not been
commended by the authorities in Washing
ton
Ever since his appointment General
Lee has, without attempting to interfere
with the policies and methods of the
Spanish government, done all in his power
to alleviate the sufferngs of the Cubans,
in and out of prison. Through him this
country has sent its aid and its relief to
those homeless and starving people, who
would have persisted but for his timely
assistance. Nor has General Lee ever
failed to demand and secure the release of
of prisoners who were citizens of the
United States, put under arrest on ground
less suspicious and threatened with death
at the hands of the commanders of the
Spanish armies. No appeals to him have
been in vain, and there are many Ameri-
cans who, but for him. would now he
languishng in Spanish prisons. He has
never failed in his duty to his country
or to its people.
SPANS reasons for asking his recall
are not hard to find. Not only is his
strong Americanism repugnant to the
Spanish authorities on the island, but
Premier Sagasta is now engaged in Il
political campaign, and very likely he
he took this step in the hope of gaining
popularity with the men who will deter
mine the political complexion of the next
Cortes. His scheme of autonomy for Cuba
has been SO far, an utter failure, and has
not added to his strength either in the
eyes of the Spanish people or the Spanish
court. Very likely he felt the need of a
new campaign issue, and hoped to fire
the Spanish heart in this way.
There seem to be some differences of
opinion in Washington and Madrid as
to just how far the Spanish government
has gone in this matter, but il is not like
ly to go further. 1t will hardly adopt the
extreme measure of giving General Lee
his passports or compelling him to leave
the island Having very quickly discover
ed the sentiments of this administration
in regard to the present consul general,
Spain is likely to act wisely and let the
subject tlrop-Baltimore american
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
ECONOMY.

1t is important that the utmost
economy should be used in the admin
istration of our county affairs. The
people are in no condition to bear heavy
taxation. and the long list ofdelinquents
whose property was oti,red tor sale
this week should impress upon the
County Commissioners the absolute
necessity Ct curtailing expenditures to
the lowest possible point. We do not
think the schools should suffer. nor
should the public roads he neglected,
but there are many minor demands IL:
money towards WHICH a spirit of econ
omy could be wisely exercised. We
believe the Commissioners have the
best interests of the people at heart
and will use every endeavor to make
the annual levy as light as possible.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
FOREIGN WAR RUMORS.

4 dispatch from London says: Diplo,
mats regard the international situation
i'm the old world at the present moment
rs far more serious and critical than
that between the United States and
Spain There is no longer much doubt
that Great Britain's declaration that
she would 90 to war rather than be de-
priyed of the markets Of the far east OF
to suffer the dismemberment of the
Chinese Empire will soon be put to the
test. Both Russia and France are ap-
parently determined to disregard OF
treat as mere bluff the recent British
assertions of limit beyond which she
would not allow her rivals to trespass
on her prestige. These limits have
now been reached and overstcpped, both
in China and West Africa, and Europe
is waiting at the present moment to
know what Great Britains answer
will be.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
PROMPT ACTION
BY CONGRESS.

The Administration has asked for
an emergency fund of $50 100000 and
Congress has unanimously granted it.
The President is now in position to
defend the country and the flag. in any
event; and if. Spain should dare to ''let
loose the dogs of war" we will be ready
to meet the issue. But war must be
avoided, if possible; and it is a matter
of congratulation that so much pru-
lence has been exercised by our gov
crnment in dealing with this delicate
question. There are many conpllca-
lions yet to be met. and the feeling be-
tween this country and Spain is
strained to the highest tension. No
man can tell what may be the ultimate
result. War may never come, or it
may come upon short notice. The
Spaniards are Il very proud and AFRO
giant people, and their smouldering
wrath may break forth upon slight
provccation Once into it, they will
fight with desperation. All the re-
sources of the home government will
be taxed, and her many colonies will
furnish valuable ASST, tance. Moreover
Spain will have the sympathy of the
Spanish republics of South America,
and probably substantial financial aid
from some of the European govern
ments which look always with jealousy
upon the growing power of our country.
War at best is a dreadful condition.
Only those who have experienced 1T
can fully realize its terrors. Therefore
let 1t be avoided. We do not say.
peace at any price, for our national
honor must be maintained. But re-
sort to arms will be excused, only after
all means for procuring an amicable
settlement have been exhausted.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
MAKYLAND MATTERS.

The first load of oysters for planting in
New Jersey waters left Miles river Satur-
day.
The Williams police reorganization bill
ctme into the Senate Wednesday, and an
interesting debate took place.
\ large meeting was held at Elkton, at
which appropriate action was taken in re-
gard to the death of the late William NJ
Singerly.
The barn on the farm of Mrs. r. w
Fields, near Rockville, was burned, to-
gethcr with four horses, 900 bushels OF
wheat, &c.
With the exception of five miles, the
line Of Maryland Telephone Company has
been complicated between Hagerstown
and Baltimore.
At Frederick an opinion was filed grant
ing the Piedmont Pulp and Paper Com
pany new trial. The cost of the proceed
in.s so far is said To be over $4,000.
1t is reported that compromise and
settlement has been made of labor claims
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company involving many thousands OF
dollars. Mrs Mary Wolford committed
suicide near Cumberland on Sunday by
shooting herself in the head with re-
volvcr.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
RIGHT TO ENTER PORTS.

4 prominent official of the State Depart
ment Monday, speaking of the abstract
right of the naval vessels of one country
in times of peace to enter the ports of
another, said it was il we'll known rule of
nations that permitted the enjoyment of
such practice without restraint or inter
ference. Such permission was never
refused except in extraordinary circum-
stances. His attention was then called to
the case in point, the proposition to send
the Nashville and Montgomery to Cuban
ports, which threatens to raise an issue
with Spain, and he gave it as his opinion
without reserve that the United States
had perfect right to send them in view
of the friendly and merciful nature of
their errand. The visit of the vessels to
Cuban ports was one to which the Spanish
government could not object without its
being regarded as an unfriendly act
The present instance of sending sup
plies to Cuba in warships recalls the suff-
ing in Russia some years ago, when the
United States undertook to extend aid to
the Crimean sufferers. At that time Il
resolution was passed by Congress
authorizing the use of war vessel to
carry supplies to relieve the wants of the
people, but so far as the officials of the
State Department recall it was never made
effective. There was considerable delay
in preparing for the cruise and the mat
ter of transportation was taken up by
private individuals who handled the sup
plies expeditiously. The action of
Congress, however, formed basis for a
precedent for the use of warships on
errands of mercy, although the relations
between the United States and Russia
| were not so strained and the conditions
in other respects were unlike those which
exist between the United States and
Spain.
Contrary to what appears to be the gen
eral belief held by many persons, the
United States as 4 government took no
active part in sending supplies to relieve
the wants of the Armenian sufferers several
years ago. The shipment of the donations
of food, clothing, ETC., at that time was
made entirely by private agencies, and
the distribution was brought about
through the efforts of the Red Cross
Society. The State Department figured
in the matter only to the extent of secur-
ing for the officers of the Red Cross
assurance of kind treatment and prOtec-
ton for them in their work of relief
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
PURCHASE OF SHIPS.

The continued reports that Spain Is buy
ing new ships led to counter reports that
the naval authorities in Washington were
considering similar purchases. In no off
cial quarter at the Navy Department could
this be confirmed, as steps of this character
greatest secrecy. There is little doubt,
however, that the department is informing
itself fully as to the opportunities for pur-
chases should the necessity for more ships
arise. Thus far there have been no nego-
tiations for ships and no options asked On
particular ships. Quite number of offers
of ships have been submitted to Secretary
Long by shipbuilding concerns in this
country and abroad. These have been
docketed and filed, but beyond an ac-
acknowledgement of the offers no steps to-
ward purchase have been taken.
Under ordinary circumstances the Navy
Department would require authority from
Congress to purchase warships. There is
no law which permits larger exercise of
authority in times of emergency than at
other times. 1t is understood, however,
that the naval authorities feel that such
emergency measures as might be required
would have the subsequent approval of
Congress. A precedent is cited as to the
purchase of a naval vessel in time OF
emergency without the assent of Congress.
While Secretary Chandler was at the head
of the Navy Department information
reached Washington that the Greedy arctic
expedition was in perilous condition and
DELAY, and it is now matter OF history
that if the relief party had been twenty
four hours later in reaching Greedy and
his men the latter would have succumbcd
from starvation. None of the naval ships
at the time was available. The Bear was
offered for sale, however, and Secretary
Chandler closed the contract for its pur-
chase, stating at the time that if Congress
failed to ratify the purchase and make the
appropriation necessary for the purchase
price he would hold himself personally re
sponsible to the contractors. The Bear
was successful in its relief mission. and
Congress promptly ratified Mr.. Chambers
course by appropriating for the ship. She
is now in the government service us Il
revenue cutter on duty in Alaskan waters.
1t if said that the same course of pro-
cctlure would be followed in case of cmer-
gcncy at the present time.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
ROGERS l. ROGERS -S0LIcITORs
Onprn OF p UTILIZATION.
JOHN Z. JENKINS.
W.
MARY +. J ENkINS.
In THE CIRCUIT Court FOR PRINCE
GEORGES COUNTY, IN EQUITy
No. 2460 Equity.

THE OBJ EC'r of this suit is to procure
l. il decree, divorcing the complainant II
riac"in mn'rjm mi from the defendant.
The bill in substance states,
J. That on the lst day of September.
1871, while in il state Of int0xieation the
complainant was forced against his will
to 90 through the ceremony of marriage
with the said defendant
=. That subsequent To said ceremony the
defendant abandoned and deserted the
complainant without any just cause. and
has declared her intention not to live with
the complainant, and that such abandon
ment has continued nninterruptedly for at
least three wears and is deliberate and final
}. That the defendant is non, resident,
residing in the City of Washington, Dis
trict Of Columbia.
1t Is thereupon this 9Th day Of Febru-
AIRY, 1898, ordered by the Circuit Court for
Prince Georges county, in Equity, that
the complainant by causing copy of this
order to be inserted in some newspaper,
published in said Prince Georges county,
once in each of four successive weeks be-
fore the 26th day of March, 1898, give no.
tioe to iho said absent defendant of the
object and substance of this bill, warning
her to appear in this Court in person or
by solicitor. on or before the 18th day of
April next to show cause, if any she has,
why decree ought not to pass as prayed.
JAMES b. BELT.
Clerk of the Circuit Court for +. G.. Co.
True copy-test: JAMES b. BELT, Clerk.
February 18th, lS9S-5t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

The Navy Department at Washing
ton is considering Il proposition to
strengthen the Asiatlc squadron and
To attach the battle ship Oregon to
Commodore Dewcy's effective lighting
force. In the event OF ho>tilitics the
heavy guns of the Oregon would be eff
fectivc against the Notifications OF
Manila. in the Philippine Islands.
Orders have been issued for the isnme-
diatc commissioner" Of the twin cruls-
ers Minneapolis and Columbia. Thcs {
vessels may form the nueieuS OF til,
prospective fl Wing squadron.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

Arrangements have been made for an
immediate increase of the fleet at X ev
West by the torpedo boat Porter, which
recently visited Mobile and by the steel
tug Samoset. attached to the navy yard.
League Island. The Porter is now at
Kew West The Samosct is to tow 4
lighter laden with coal from Philadelphia.
to Key West Lieut.. Noel York, recent
" detached from duty at the Naval Acade-
my, has been placed in command of the
Samoset which vessel it is expected, will
he continued on duty at the Key West
station so long as there may be occasion
for her service in those waters.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

The Republican Senators met in can-
Gus "Wednesday morning and there de
ciled unanimously that the Senate
would not consent to 90 into the cleo
ton of Police Commissioner until the
police reorganization bill is finally dis
posed of.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

1t is said that the rulers OF Spain dc
not want war with the [ nited States
but the hoodlums OF Spain are in til,
mastery, and whether Spain shall pre-
cipitatc war with the United States ol
remain at peace, depends wholly upon
the ability Of her government to re
press the hoodlum element Al nom,
without making war against the CniteC
STATES
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
II HE K1Sc.

TNHE BEAUTIFUL KENTUCKY SAD
i DIE HORSE THE KING, No.
R iSl: Ss'i"9 faas s1" isss HG asf
Bay with black points, 154 <sTEh
hands high, weight LILO. 1NE
PEDIGREE-THE BEST
Sired by Black Squirrel, So by Black
Eagle, a, by King William, 81, &c. Dam,
BETTE, by Mark Diamond, 40, by Dia-
mond Denmark, IS, &c. Took blue rib
bons at the Fairs in Prince Georges and
Montgomery counties. Viii stand. in
1898, in Prince Georges county. wherever
called for-at keleher's Stable. 1875 Sth ST.,
Washington City, and at my stable
SEASON, $12 100.
GEORGE SMALLWOOD, (Groom,)
Taylor Street, Anacostia, D. c.
March I It'll, 1S9S-5m.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

Advanced preparations have been
made by the War and Navy Depart
ments for eNpendng thousands, and
perhaps millions, Of dollars in strength
enimg the military and naval forces OF
the nation to provide for contingencies
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

.NU -fId Equity.
ORDERED this Sth day of March. 1898,
~ that the sale of the property mentioned
in these proceedings made AMI reported
bv Peter +. Tome, Attorney nAu,ri in
Mortgage, he ratified and confirmed, un.
less cause IL the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the end day of April next;
provided a copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed in Prince
Georges county once in each of three sue
ccssiyc weeks before the end day of April
next.
The report states the amOant of sales to
he 100000
JAMES =. BELT.
Clerk of II" Circuit Court for p. G. O..
True ca, y-:cst: JAMES T. BELT. Clerk
Mar III II n, >9S Nv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
Norrcr TO Cnrp1rons
SMALL ct al.
VS..
MILTON ii. SMALL.

In THE CIRCUIT Court FOR PRINCE
GEORGE's COUNTY, Mr..
No. 244l Equity.
NOTICE is hereby given to the credi-
IN tors of Henry Small, late of Prince
Georges county, deceased, to file their
claims against said decedent, with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated. with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges county within 20 days from the
End day of April, 1893.
J. Il. ROBERTS,
March 11th, 1S9S-4w. Trustee.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
MOXDlY. March 18th, 1898.

for the purpose of receiving proposals for
all public printing and advertising neces-
sary for county purposes, during the period
of one year, tn begin on that day, and
award the contract to the lowest bidder
of the newspapers having the largest bona
.f'ie circulation in the county.
Said proposals must be enclosed in a
sealed envelope, endorsed proposals for
Public Printing" and this shall be placed
in an outer one directed to the Clerk of
the Board but the same can be either
mailed to the said Clerk or given to him
during the sess ion before one O'Clock p.
m and 1t that hour all said proposals
" ,ich have been received will be publicly
opened and the said contract awarded as
above. No bid will be considered which
exceeds six hundred dollars.
BY order of the Board:
JOHN T. FISHER, Clerk.
March 18th, 1S9S-tm.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
TIED
Rriafe 0eorge'5 GnQuirer,
FRED SASSCER. EpiroE.
THE
FRED. SASSCER
EDITOR

TERMS-S1. 60 per wear Single copies cents.
No subscription discontinued until all arrears are
paid unless AT The option of the publisher.
ADVERTISING RATES-Transient advertise
ments 81 per inch for the first insertion, 80 cents
the second and - cents for each subsequent in
sertion. One inch ; months, 81: months. -; Il
months, S. Business Cards, not exceeding III lines.
s. per year. When the number of insertions Is NOT
MAJ ked advertisements will be continued until for
l. and charged accordingly. Yearly advertisers
must confne advertisements to their own business
Rule and Figure Work double price. Business Lo
Gals 10 cents per line. Marriages ard Deaths insert
ed free: Obituaries and Personal Communications
) cents per line
SA'i correspondence with this office should be
,ldreSSed TO ssTRE ENoUii
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
jury Lrsr.

7 HEREBY certify that the following
i comprise the panels of the Grand and
Petit Jurors selected to serve at the cnsu-
ing term of this Court, which convenes at
Upper Marlboro, on the FIRST MON
DAY, being the fourth day OF April, 1898:
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11

FINDER and by virtue of the power
~ contained in mortgage from
Thomas r. Brooks and wife, dated Janua-
ry 18th, 1894, and of record among the
Land Records of Prince Georges County
in Liber j. W. B. No. 81, folio sos etc,
(see also certain assignments thereof duly
recorded) and order of resale passed by
the Circuit Court, the undersigned as at
torney, will offer at public auction, on the
premises, on
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
TIL e
philadelphia Time5
Is the Handsomest and Best
NEWSPAPER Published.
THE

Is the Hantlsomest and Best
Newspaper Published.
During 1898 THE TIMES will not only
maintain the III sh standard of excellence
it reached the past year, but will stead
fastly endeavor to excel its own best re-
cord, and will not swerve from its set
purpose to make THE TIMES the favor
lite family newspaper of this country al d
the best newspaper published. printing all
the news of all the world all til, time No
journal is more extensively circulated or
has a wider circle of readers in Penusyl-
vania than THE PHILADELPHIA
TIMES Why? Because it deserves
them. Specimen copies sent free-send
for one.
TERMS: DAILY. $500 per anaum; 25
Cents Fer month; delivered by carriers
for 6 cents per week SUNDAY EDITION,
SO large, handsome pages-2al columns,
elegantly Illustrated, beautifully printed
in colors, So 90 per annum; 5 Gents per
copy. Daily and Sunday, - per annum
80 cents per month.
Address all letters to
THE I'M ES,
PHILADELPHIA.
March 4, 1S98-tf.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-11
MoRreAcEh,s SALE
OF VALUAELE
IMPROVED Real ESTATE.
IN EVANSVILLE.

DY VIRTUE of Il power of sale con-
ID tanned in a Mortgage from Lenia p
Walker and George N. Walker, her hus-
band, to Mary H. Berry, dated August
10th, 1896, and duly recorded in Liber ]
w. B. No. 30, folio $40, one of the Land
Record books of Prince Georges county
default having been made in the payment
of the Indebtedness in said mortgage set
forth, the undersigned attorney to sell
named in said mortgage will sell at public
auction, on the premises in the Town OF
Hyattsville, Prince Georges county, Mary
land, on
MONDAY, MARCH 1sth. 1898,
AT 1 O'CLOCK z. NJ,
all the real estate in said mortgage de-
scribcd and being the North ] of lot OF
Registers Addition to Hyattsville. accord.
ing to plat recorded in Liber w. A. J.
No. 1, folio 1O4, one of said Record books,
commencing for the same at a point on
the East side of the Baltimore and Wash
ington Turnpike fifty feet distant from
southwest corner of said lot No. 9, OF
Registers Addition to Hyattsyille,, Md,
thence along said Turnpike North 80 east
w lCCt W poSt, IuCuIC Eoutu o. VaSt &c
feet to post in centre of alley, thence
along the centre of alley South 80 west SO
feet and inches, thence North 800 west
to place of beginning.
The property is improved i~-N
by comfortable GROOM IN
DWELLING, facing the ~ PA
Baltimore and Washington
Pike, with all necessary out buildings.
Convenient to station and centrally To-
Gated.
TERMS OF SALE:
One-third cash. one. third in 6 and one
third in IL months, or all cash at OF ton of
purchaser. $3.50 must be deposited on day
of sale, Convcyancinga at cost of purchaser
MARION DUCKETT
EBERT DENT,
Attorneys to Sell named in Mortgag
go f ST. Washington, ID. e., and Bladens-
burg, Md.
March 4th, lS9S-ts.