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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-04
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SOMETHING FOR TIE YOUNG 70 READ.
THE EMARYLANDLINE.
CONGRESSMAN AMOS CUMMINGS ELo-
COMPARED TO THE OLD GUARD
RELIED UPON BY WASHINGTON AND
GREENE AT CRITICAL MOMENTs-TUE
FIRST STATE TO FILL THE QUOTA IN
THE ARMY OF INDEPENDENCE AND
AMONG THE FIRST MILITIA TROOPS TO
CHARGE WITH BAYoNETs AGAINST TEE
BRITISH REGULARS.
Mr.. Amos Cummings, the well
known newspaper man and Congress
man from New York, gives a graphic
description of the heroism Of Mary
lands soldiers in the revolutionary war
in the report of the congressional COM
mittee on library, to which was re-
ferred the bill to aid in the erection of
a monument to the memory of General
William Smallwood and the soldiers of
the Maryland Line. The report,
which, in addition to being vivid
word picture of the deeds of Maryland
ers, has decided value as an historical
document, and it would be well to have
it read in the public schools of the
State as means Of showing the pupils
the Fart Maryland men played in the
$ ruggle for the country 3 independence.
Mr.. Cummings report is as follows:
''The Old Guard occupied no higher
station in the French army than that
held by the Maryland Line in the con-
tinental army. AS Napoleon and Ney
relied upon the Old Guard in critical
moments, so did Washington and
Greene rely upon the Maryland Line
when the independence of the Ameri.
can colonies was at stake. No one has
rs yet written history of the Mary
land Line. \ review of its achieve
ments is we'll worth recording.
In December, l774, the Maryland
convention resolved that if the crown
tried to carry out 10y force the meas
ures against Massachusetts, Maryland
would assist her to the last extremity
AS an earnest Of their sincerity, they
ordered that all the males in the colony
from sixteen to fifty years of age be
organized into companies, armed
equipped, drilled and ready for instant
service.
MARYLAND's QUICK RESPONSE.
''The battle Of Lexington was fou. lit
on the 18th of April, l775. On the
oath of that month young and old en-.
rolled with the gr,atest enthusiasm in
Maryland and were armed and equip.
ped. Forty companies of mounted
men were raised. While the city OF
New York was still cold and undecid.
ed, Maryland troops were on their way
to Boston. Colonel Smallwood com
manded ,444 men of these troops. In
addition, two companies of artillery
and one of marines were raised
"Congress. in June, l775, called
upon Mary land for two companies OF
femen. They were promptly fur
nisIled In July, l776, Maryland sent
3.4O5 additional men to serve until
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-04

Nothing is impossible to the earnest
and devoted soul.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-03-04

We have just purchased another Bank
rupt STOCK OF GOODS and out of
the many BARGAINS now found in
our so DEPARTMENTS we quote
the following:
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15


when you sre sick, what yon like
best is to be chosen for medicine in
the first place; what experiences tells
you is best. to be chosen in the sccopd
place; what reason q. e.. Theory says
is best is to be chosen in the last place
But If you can get DR.. Inclination, DR..
Experience and DR.. Reason to hold a
consultation together. they will give
you the best advice that can be taken"
When you have bad cold DR.. Incli-
nation would recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy because it is
pleasant and safe to take. DIR. Expert
ence would recommend it because it
never fails to effect speedy and per-
manent cure. DR.. Reason would rec
ommend it because 1t is prepared on
scientific principles, and acts on
natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretiens and restoring
the system to natural and healthy
condition. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15


The Messrs Peek, brothers-in.law
OF Mr.. r. j. Burney, of Starks, Fla,
who werc TO arrive last Saturday via
Greenville, In some way came through
on the @. & C. to Vicksburg, which
prevented them getting off the boat on
Sunday last aud they had 10 go on up
and down again, getting off at Mill
kins Bend, where there is no quaran-
tine. They went to boarding house,
but were refused admittance, when
they bired team and started up the
river, intending TO come up into our
parish and got some place to stay the
required number of days ip quarantine,
but they met DR.. W. E. Long, Presi-
dent of the Parish Board of Health,
who advised them to turn back, which
they did, and where they are at now
we have not heard. 1t is pretty hard
to be treated in any such manner as
this, but under. the circumstances, it
was the only thing to be done.
We are sorry Indeed that tbeee geu-
tlemen are made 10 suffer such hard
ships, aud we can't see where there
was any danger in allowing them TO
get off, for the reason that they were
on the boat for fvrty-eight hours with
the officers Of the boat, aud The same
officers had Intercourse with our land
ing keepers and the landing keepers
have Intercourse with the citizens ofthe
town.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Our friend Geo. Owen of Buckmead-
ow, dropped in 10 see Us on Monday
to inform us that it was mistake
about the yellow fever report last
week. Mr.. Bsgley, who was the per-
son that was at bis home, lives at Gen.
terville, place about twenty-five
miles above Wilson, left Centerville
over q week before the fever was re-
ported at Wilson, to accep' a position
as book-koeper for firm in Arkansas,
and went to Greenville, expecting to
go to Arkansas City, but not being
able 10 get into Arkansas City, he
decided to come down 10 his old home
in this parish and get Mr. Owen TO
drive him up by land, which was done
Mr.. Owen says that Mr.. Bsgley did not
know that there was fever at Wilson.
The report of last week had it that Mr..
Bagley had the fever and that there
wero others on The place who had
it. We are glad to report that there
was not particle of truth in il.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

A member of the City Council will
introduce a "liceuse ordinance" al the
next meeting of the Board, and il is
his intention TO raise the license on
every class of business in town, which
will increase the revenue. of the town
and at the came time not make the
license tax oppressive; but it will
knock out these oDe-horse grocery
stores that start up with case of sar-
dimes and box of soda crackers aud
remain open for about three months,
and toke away the trade that legiti-
mately belongs TO houses that ought
to have the trade. Another thing
that should be looked after aud should
be made to pay license tax, is the
eating stands Oh the sidewalks and
those who pe,ldle apples. oranges and
bananas. We hope to see good ordi-
nance introduced and adopted. Tie
whisky license will come in for q good
size raise also.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

We heard on the streets Monday
that certain manager on plantation
received telegram from bis employe
that his cotton was bringing an un-
satisfactory price aud it was on &C
count of not being picked clean, and
that he would be held financially re-
sponsible for all loss. This shows
how much these fellows know about
cotton, when ii is well known that
there has been SO much rain and bad
weather that it is utterly impossible 10
gather it in clean condition. The
manager on ahis place is considered
by cotton planters to be one of the
best in the country.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

John Boice, who is an old offender
was struck on the head with a bottle
and badly cut several times by q
woman on Friday evening last. Both
were fined. The trouble with John
who is all the time getting in scrapes
is that his brothers have to pay him
out all the time. They are hardwork-
ing Boys, who should let Joh:, go aud
take care of himself.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
Proclamation.

Mayors Office, Town of Providence, La.
October 6, 1898.
Whereas. an election was held on the 3rd
day of October, 1898, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified voters of the
town of Providence, the question as to an
nexation certain lots aud land to the town
Of Providence described in the proclama-
tion issued by the Mayor as published, and
the returns thereof having been made to
the Mayor and Board of a ltiermen and cam
vassed by them as required by law, and the
result of said election showing that seven
ty-one votes had been cast for annexation
and thirteen against annexation, the NUM-
Der of votes cast being a majority in num-
ber and value Of the qualified electors vot-
ing at said election; now therefore, /, q, NJ.
Franklin. Mayor of the town of Providence.
do issue this my proclamation promulgst-
ing said returns as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal of the
town of Providence, Ea., on this the 9Th
day of October, 1898.
g. NJ. FRANKLIN, Mayor.
ID. w. GILMOUR, Secretary.
Providence, La, October 8, 1893.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
My friends and GlstDll-
GrS Will lind NC at The store,
corner LGVGe ( First Streets.
J. v. P[TTMAN.

Letters received from reliable per-
sons iu New Orleans, say that the cay
is full of yellow fever aud that the
reports published in the papers must
not be believed.
Up to about 2 O'Clock on Saturday
last it raiDed and rained, but after that
hour ii cleared up and the merchants
did very good business considering
The rainy morning.
The heavy rains of last week and the
week before caused the trade Of town
to drop off very materially. The mer-
chants hope 10 see an improvement in
this line from now on.
Max Levy is showing q fine line of
gentlemen and boys clothing, hats and
caps. Levy has cut the price already
on account of the dull trade, and it viii
pay you to call on him.
1t is said that the following receipt
for blind siagers in horses is sure
cure: One tablespoonful of spirits of
turpentine in each ear; use as much as
two onnces In bad cases.
White, iu the big and up-to-date
store ia showing something nice In
ladies' waists, sailor hats aud caps.
His brand of shoes can't be beat. lie
has big stock to select from.
Let Don. Caffery and ID. McEuery
come up on one of the New Orleans
steamers aud try TO land her along the
front of this parish, aud see what kind
of reception they viii receive.
Messrs Epgene Barwick and Albert
Taylor were up on Sunday last. Mr..
Barwick will return TO his company at
Chattanooga as soon as the quarantine
is up. Mr.. Barwick likes soldiers life.
Mr.. Gueuard has closed bis Levee
street drug store, aud Mr.. Max Stock
ner will take the building and open up
O nice mercantile business. Mr.. Gar
Der, his son-in-law, will have charge of
it.
We call the attention of cotton
growers to the card of Messrs. Z. X. &
G. M. McAlpin, of Lewiston plantation,
10 Bunch's, Bend, who have an extra
fine cotton seed for sale. Read their
notice.
The Guier store on the Guier plan
ta,ion in the second ward, is for rent.
1t ia one Of the best stands in the
parish, aud can be had at q bargain.
Apply to Col. w. H. Benjamin, Ather-
ton, La.
Thursday morning felt like fall sure
enough. The thermometer was down
to SO. Ii was good, healty, braciug
morniDg, aud it now looks like that we
might have clear weather for gather
ing the crops.
In the present condition that our
mails are in il looks like that the post
master at Vicksburg would send our
mail out by boat, as be has been re-
quested to do. AS it is now, our mail
is three days old.
The brick store buildings are going
up in hurry aud contractor Hamley
win have them finished by the first or
second week in November. After be
gets through with them they will be
an ornament to any city.
After raining, blowing and threaten
ing like it was going to continue all
day, il cleared up nicely early Tuesday
morning, and we had pleasant day :.
The wind shifted around 10 the north
and 1t has been dry aud pleasau, since
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The church on Homestead planta-
ton burned down on Sunday night
last, no. doubt was set on FIRE. There
is big split among the colored peo-
pie of that neighborhood in regard to
the management of their church and
it ia very bitter. 1t is said that there
are liable TO be several arrests made in
connection with II.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

We have two children who are sub
ject to attacks of cronp. Whenever
an attack is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and it always prevents the attack. 1t
is household necessity in this county
and no matter what else we run out.of.
it would not do to be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. More of it
is sold here than of all other cough
medicines combined-J. NJ. Nickle, of
Nickle Bros, merchants. NicklevilIe,
Pa. For sale at Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The Ficksburg newspapers jumped
on the GreeDviiie Board of Health for
quarantiuing against that city and not
allowing the packets to land there
Vicksburg papers say business rivally
did IT, This makes twice in the past
mouth that Greenville has shut down
on Vicksburg.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

There were "a votes cast at the spec
ial election on Monday of last week,
and out of this number six were COL
ored votes. so ii can't be said, as some
OF the opposition tried 10 make it ap-
pear before the election, that it could
only be carried by colored votes.
There were sixty-fve white votes 10
favor of annexation.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Why not do away with such foolish.
ness as stopping people from going to
the landing ss long as the landing
keepers and guards are allo owed 10
shake hands with the clerk and cap.
tain of steamboats,. If there is any
danger from fever in this way, then
there is no way Of keeping il out.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The steamer Dewey" out from
Memphis, came down Oh Saturday
evening last and took on board all the
cotton at our landings for New Or
leans. The steamer Chalmette will be
down sometime next week, which will
give our planters another chance Of
getting their cotton off TO the Crescent
City.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
Cotton Ginning.

Bring your cotton to the BURNEY
gin on the river bank.
Saves one handling.
Cotton and cotton seed put on the
landing without charge.
The only Eagle outfit in Providence,
which means better staple and more
money for your cotton.
My price for ginning will be as low
as the lowest.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every par
ticular.
r. J. BURNEY.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Chill cures injure the stomach be-
cause of the peruvian bark extracts
found in them, unless accompanied by
digestive principle. Ramon's Pepsin
Chill Tonic overcomes this objection,
because each dose contains Pure Pep
sin sufficient to digest it. Tasteless
ard guaranteed. Scots.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Monday was pretty day of sun.
shine aud every person thought that
the weather had changed at last aud
from then on it would be all tha: one
would ask for, bat during the night il
clouded up, rained aud blowed, and on
Tuesday it was too disagreeable TO do
anYthing.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

There are fifty or sixty cases of scar
let fever in Vicksburg. This report
comes through communication in the
Herald. There Is a law in Mississippi
compelling the Physicians 10 report
scarlet fever cases, but it looks like The
law is a dead letter.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
The In Clothing

Makes trade. We claim our CLOTH
ING is the best money can buy.
Meps', Boys and Children's CLOTH
ING, UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR,
SHIRTS and HATS here to suit the
most exacting.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt alton
tion.
WARNER s. SEARLEs CO.,
Ticksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Hill Bros, have just received from
Wilson Bros, of Chicago, an extra
line of fine underwear, white aud
ctlored shirts, socks and suspenders for
the trade of our town and country.
aud ii will certainly pay you 10 call on
them before sending off for anything
in this line.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Old fashions ID dress may be revived,
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Cham mberlain's Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by j. S.
Guenard druggist.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
For Sale.
The Lost I91and
Nfafion

The IoSC ASlGI10
FlantatioI1-
This place is regarded by planters
who know the property. as having the
finest cotton and corn producing land
in East Carroll parish.
200 acres now in cultivation; 100
acres now being cleared, making 800
acres ready for the plow for next year
II has fine lot of new double cabins
and good wells A new fence around
the cultivated field.
For terms, apply to
j. f. RANSDELL,
or Ed. HAMLEY,
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Our friend DIR. g. Ray Mitchell re-
ceived telegram OF Sunday last from
his brother at Atlanta, Ga, Informing
him that he was the father Of a ten
pound girl aud that mother and babe
were doing well. The DR.. was happy.
He received the congratulations of bis
many friends.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
Local and Parish News.
Summer is getting pinched.


New Orleans would force her steam
boats on us.
a drummer just about now woult
be a curiosity.
Frost would be a welcome visiio
just about now.
knights OF Pythias meeting mex
Tuesday evening.
The town gins are now ginning a
20cts per hundred.
Every pair Of Glover brand shoes il
guaranteed by White.
Services at the Catholic ant. Episco
pal Churches tomorrow.
There were several fights and
drunks on Saturday night.
The residence of Mr. Z. L. William
son is nearing completion.
1t is almost impossible for an empty
wagon to got 10 the landing.
Mr.. Engene Guonard is now. clerk.
ing for Mcguire 81 Schneider.
Clothes just suited for boys going 10
school can be found at Levy's.
Epworth League meeting to-mor.
row at the Methodist Church.
School books, writing books, and
writing tablets. at Whites big store.
Judge r. F. Montgomery returned
from Tallulah ON Tuesday morning.
For pretty and handsome looking
neckwear call OH GslsDty & Marcus.
Our mails are two and three days
behind time. We are out of the
world.
Freight saved You on sash, doors
and blinds bought from contractor
Hamley.
Call at Hill Bros, aud see the pretty
line of silk waists and silk skirts Just
received.
Summer weather is slowly going.
Cooler weather is very much wanted
about now.
The planters say that with good
weather il won't take long TO gather
the small crop.
Mr.. Mike Erwin Of Omega, was in
town this week. The boys are always
glad to see him.
The Town Council proceedings ap-
pear In another column. They are
pretty lengthy.
The many friends of Mr.. John Ken
nedy are glad 10 see him out, after his
long spell of fever.
Since the election OF Mr.. Peck to
the marshaPs Office, ho has collected
enough in fines to pay his salary.
This has been about the fourth time
that the description of the property
on annexation has been published.
The colored church on Col. W. II.
Benjamin's place, was set on fire and
burned down on Sunday night last.
The town treasury is empty, the
first time in many years. 1t will not
be long before there will be plenty in
it.
The average date ou which the first
killing frost has occurred in this Sec
tion during.a period of 27 years is
October 9th.
The Italian fruit peddler was turned
out of Jail on Monday after remaining
two or three days for breaking the
quarantine rules.
1t is pretty expensive for a town to
hold ono or two small special elections.
The two just held in town cost about
two hundred dollars.
Col. w. Fl. Benjamin, was up from
the second ward on Wednesday. He
reports thai the rain has hurt the cot
ton TO very great extent.
Mr.. Frank Constant was up from bis
home IN The second ward on Tuesday.
Frank had bis clothing samples along,
aud we are glad 10 learn did good
business.
We had pleasant call on Wednes-
day from Mr.. e. NJ McAlpin of Lewis
ton plantation. lie says that he is like
the rest of the cotton planters--ln The !
soup this year.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
Fine Cotton Seed.

FINE COTTON SEED for sale, now
bringing 81 cents per pound and yield
ing over one bale per acre on good
land. Any one wishing to purchase
seed we would be glad for them TO
visit our place and see it growing.
For prices, apply to E. X. & c. M. Nc
Alpine, Lewiston plantation, Brunette.
p. O., La
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The condition of the cotton crop
after nearly two weeks of rain, is Ger.
tainly discouraging, and we are in.
formed that it is utterly impossible to
pick clean cotton, which will very ma.
terially reduce the staple and the price
that ii will bring.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
For Rent.

The store situated on the Guier plan
tation n the second ward A good
business stand. being centrally located
on the public road. Apply to
w. II. BENJAMIN,
Oct 15,-1m. Atherton. La.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
r. Cady's Condition. Powders,

are just what horse needs when in
bad condition. lTouic, blood purifier
and yermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best 10 use 10
put horse in primo condition. Price
25 cents per package. For sale by
Gueuard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Mr.. r. l.. Crook Jr., and Miss Ireue
W. Wilkerson ofVicksburg, were mar
ried at Lexington. KY, on the 9Th
Mr.. Crook is popular drummer and
visits this section. Ile has many
friends IN Providence, who wish him
much happiness.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Now we ask the question, what is the
use of keeping citizens from the land
ing while q steamboat may be dis.
charging or receiving freight, when it
is fact that the guards and landing
Keepers mingle with the clerks and
rousters, aud no sooner than the boat
is gone the guards and landing keepers
come up in town and are with The peo-
pie all the time. Did you eyer hear of
such thing, but il is done every day
and still we have no fever.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The iDtense itching and smnrting
incident 10 these diseases, is INSTANTLY
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye aud Skin Ointment. Many yer
bad cases have been permanently
cured by 1t. II is equally efficient for
Itching piles and favorise remedy
for sore nipples. chspped bands, chill
blains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale u Cue
nard,s drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

The roads leading 10 the hills should
be put in Q condition for travel.
There is no doubt that if they were
put IN q good condition that onr town
would do more business with that
country aud the most of the cotton
would be brought here for shipment.
Why the merchants do not put up
part of the money aud onr Board Of
Aldermen and Police Jury the balance
necessary to put the roads in q fix for
travel we do not understand. Ii would
certainly pay to fix these roads.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

"The Ladies Home Journal Of
Philadelphia, is one of the finest maga-
zines published, and there is not a
family in the country that should not
be a subscriber. Send for a sample
cOpy.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Thursday morning the thermometer
was down 10 fifty, and it was real
chilly. There was heavy fog, which
made it too damp for cotton pickers
to 90 10 the field until late in the day
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

We regret to learn that the little
son and youngest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Burney have been very sick
for the past week.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

Mr.. A. E. Cummins, 6. f. & P. a.,
OF the Memphis & Vicksburg Packet
Co, has seut us The following postal,
which we publish for the information
of shippers:
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15

A great deal of complaint is made
that letters addressed to Memphis
firms never reach their destination; or
il they do, they are not delivered.
Several letters lately with drafts en-
closed, have never turned up. We are
certain they leave our postoffice
alright and the fault is somew here else.
The department should be notified.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-10-15
R. J. BURNEY.


A bay mare mule, about Az hands high
and medium built; about years old; has
little slip in one ear; limps little In bind
foot. Will pay 3 liberal reward for her re-
coyery, ROSALINE CARR,
WyIy-Bass Plantation.
Lake Providence, z. o., La, Oct. ], 1898.