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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
The State Grange.

The twenty-seventh annual meeting of
the Maryland State Grange was held We'd
nesday at the Maltby House Baltimore.
About 80 delegates, representing all of the
counties, were present. Twelve ladies
were among the number. Reports showed
that 14s new oranges were organized dur
ing the year
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year, as follows: Master J. B. Ager; of
Hyattsville this county; secretary William
B. Sands of Baltimore, county; treasurer,
George H. Merriman, Baltimore county;
lecturer, James Robinson, of Anne Arun-
del county. The next meeting will be
held at the Maltby House, Baltimore, Dec
ember 10, 1900.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Mr.. Smith Elected.

The Orphans Court on Monday APP
pointed Mr.. William R. Smith, of Mitchell
vile, Queen Anne district, Register of
Wills, to succeed Mr.. Richard N. Ryon,
who last week qualified as Treasurer and
Collector. Mr.. Smith at once bonded and
took the oath Of office.
The new Register is not native of this
county, having been born in Northumber-
land county, Pa, on January 8, 1858. He
moved to this county after his marriage
to Miss Mary M. D. Mitchell. He was
married in Baltimore City in 1882 and
lived in Pennsylvania until 1887. His
principal interests have been in agricul-
tural pursuits, although he has been
extensively engaged in canning and mill
work He was defeated for the House of
Delegates in 1898, the entire local Re-
publican ticket being showed under.
Governor Lowndes appointed him one of
the Election Supervisors, and he served
for two years, the greater part of the time
being presi dent of the board.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Focal ano personal.
Our Public Roads.

EDITOR OF The ENQUIRER:-Every
one recognizes the fact that our present
road system has failec to give us good
roads, or to return to us anything like the
value of our money spent upon them. Is
it not then time to devise some better sys-
TEN? l, Therefore, venture to make the fol-
lowing sugge stion: Pass law at the com
ing session of the Legislature which VIII
provide that when Messrs. Hardisty's and
Crosier's terms as County Commissioners
shall expire, two years hence, no success
sors shall be elected but that then the
Board of County Commissioners shall
consist of the three members remaining.
who shall serve out their terms and to
whom succe >ors shall be elected The
Board of County Commissioners will be
thus reduced to three and the salaries OF
two members be saved.
Pass another law creating a Board OF
Road and Bridge Commissioners, who
shall have charge of all county roads and
bridges and the expenditure thereon OF
the appropriations therefor, made by the
Board of County Commissioners. Further
provide that these Road and Bridge Com
missioners shall divide each election dis
trict into number of road districts, and
appoint therefrom three local roadtrustees
who shall have immediate supervision and
control of all public roads and bridges
therein, the repair thereof and the ex-
penditures therefor, and shall account for
the same to the Board of Road and Bridge
Commissioners.
The basis of this system is the self-in-
terest of the local road trustees and the
inhabitants Of the road district, who will
have no one to blame but thems elves, if
the money allotted the district be not
cases, the inhabitants of a road district.
realizing the benefits to be derived from
good roads, would cooperate with the
local road trustees and the expenditure
of the local road fund, by furnishing their
teams, plows and scoops free. The local
road trustees should serve without pay,
while the salaries saved by dispensing
with two County Commissioners could be
divided between the three Road and
Bridge Commissioners and SO avoid any
increase in official salaries.
The road system suggested is modelled
after our school system, which consists of
School Board, school districts and local
trustees, and which has succeeded through
the personal interest of those trustees and
the inhabitants of the district in the local
school where their children are instructed.
F. SNowDEN HILL.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Agricultural College.

The board of trustees of the MARYLAND
Agricultural College have passed resolu-
tions regretting the termination of the
services of Governor Lowndes as presi-
dent of the board. In the resolution they
say that they have always regarded him
as friend of the institution, and that his
services have tended to the improvement
and elevation of the college.
A committee composed Of Messrs W.
Scott Whiteford, Murray Vandiver and
David Seibert will go before the Legisa-
ture this year and try to secure AZ appro-
priation 10 add to the main building and
erect buildings for the professors on the
college grounds.
A successful musical and dramatic en-
tertainment was given IN the hall of the
Maryland Agricultural College by the stu
dents for the benefit of the athletic asso-
citation of that institution Saturday night
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all ether diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it a Local
disease, and prescribed local remedies
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurabie
Science has proven catarrh to be a consti
tutional disease, and therefore, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrl
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutions
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful
1t acts directly on the blood and mucou:
surfaces of the system. They offer ont
hundred dollars for any case fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address,
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
sB7Sold by Druggists, 75c.
-. Ialrs Family Pills are the best.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
BKEVITIES.

Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Hill have
gone to Washington to spend the win
ter.
Miss Addie Clagett who spent the
autumn in Farquier county, Va, has re-
turned to ''Strawberry Hill
Our thanks are due Mr.. J. W. Tolson,
the entcrprising lumber dealer of Anacos-
tia, ID. c., for beautiful calendar.
Willie Diven, youth of Laurel, had
two of his fingers cut off Wednesday on a
beam saw while engaged in saving timber.
Mrs Wcddie Duckett has returned
from Washington where she has been
visiting her sister in law, Mrs. Ida War
ing.
Mr. VIM. f. Segcr, of "Westwood'
last week butchered two very heavy hogs,
their weights being respectively 400 and
446
Rev Mr.. Spntag, of Washin gton, was
here on Tuesday night and Wednesday,
being the guest of DR.. and Mrs. l.. A.
Griffith.
Russell Segan, a young lad employed
in the Savage Cotton Mills, at Savage, had
his hand caught in wheel and severely
mashed.
John Stephen has sold to Mr. Chris
tian Heurich of Washin gton, d. c., 40
acres, one half mile west Of Riverdale,
for 81, 900.
Our thanks are one to Mr.. Arthur II.
Magruder for an invitation to attend the
Christmas Ball to be held this evening at
Bethel Military Academy
Mt J l.. Edlavitch makes his Christ
mas announcement in this issue. He has
been collecting his goods for several
weeks and has an elegant assortment.
Attention is called to the special notice
to the public by Mrs. NJ. \. f. Harrison,
Grapeville, near Nottingham. Persons
looking for bargains should visit this store.
The Fair Association has been send
ing out checks this week in settlement of
the premiums awarded at the last exhibit
ton and all other claims are being prompt
ly paid.
Constable Norman Porter, of B )wie,
brought to Jail Tuesday night Taco b
Banks, charged with assault and battery
on Irwin Johnson. Justice Benz H. Cross
sentenced him to Jail for 30 days.
The Third Quarterly Meeting of the
L.. lid
Forest Grove Appointment. The Elder,
Rev !. W. Canter, will pc present and
preach at o'clock, on December 10Th,
especially to the young people. His sub
ject will be blessing and Advantage of
Early Piety,'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Wedding Bells.
CHEW-UARD1N.

Mr. Richard B. B. Chew, ,Jr., of this coun-
ty, son of ex-Judge r. B. B. Chew, and Mrs.
Alice Bruce Hardin were married at noon
Tuesday at the residence of the bride i'll
Washington. Rev. Joseph A. Specht,
rector of Trinity Church, otficiated. The
house was handsomely decorated with
flowers and holly, appropriate to the sea-
SON. The brides gown was French
creation of embroidered gray crepe de
chine, with hat to match. After we'd
ding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. Chew left
for an extended trip South. After their
return they will reside in their home, 1907
De Sales street, Washington. Among
those who witnessed the marriage cere-
monies were Colonel and Mrs. Goodloe,
Mr. and Mrs ]. NJ. Henry, and Dr. Well
ington, of Washin gton; Mr.. and Mrs. o..
B. Zantzinger, of Baltimore; General
Brnker, of Kentucky; Mrs. Joseph A.
Specht, Miss Minnie Chew and Captain
Philip W. Chew.
BATTLE-BENTLEY.
The marriage of Miss Annie NJ. Bently
to Mr. Frederick G. Battle, of Durham,
N c., was an important event at Laurel
this county, on Tuesday The ceremony
was performed at o'clock in the after
noon at St. Philips Protestant Episcopal
Church by the rector.
The church was decorated with cut
flowers, palms and other plants. The
bridesmaids were Miss Eta Hart, of Dur
ham, N. c; Miss Laura Bently, sister of
the bride; Miss Bessie Battle, of Durham,
N c., the groom's sister, and Miss Snow
den Carr, of Durham, a cousin of the
bride Two little cousins of the bride
Miss Mamie Carr, of Simpsonville, How
ard county, and Miss Annie Eugenia Carr,
of Ellicott City-in gowns Of white liber-
ty silk, were ribbon attendants. The
ushers were Mr.. Robert S. Carr, of Dur
ham, the brides UNCLE Mr.. Frank S. YER
nay, of Baltimore, her cousin; Mr.. Lee
Battle and Mr. Walter Bently, both of
North Carolina.
The wedding gown was of plum colorcd
broadcloth, trimmed with applique braid
and lace, with vest Of white velvet. The
bridesmaids wore white organdy over
mousseline de sole, and carried American
Beauty roses.
Mr.. and Mrs Battle went to New York
for their honeymoon. They will make
their home in Durham, n G.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
PatuXent River Survey.

ULited States engineers have submitted
a report on the survey of PatuXent River,
which was ordered at the last session of
Congress. Their report deals particularly
with conditions in the vicinity of Bristol
Point, which is about 46 miles from the
mouth In 1889 the channel was dredged
to a depth of IL feet, but since that time
has shoaled to such an extent that it is nee
essary for further work. There are two
plans suggested-one which is preferable
will necessitate an outlay of $1O,5OO and
the other over $1,000. The report says,
in part:
The survey was made early in October,
under the direction of William B. Harri
son, surveyor, and preliminary exami-
nation was made in May. Bristol Bar
was under improvement by the United
States Government in 1889, the dred ging
at the bar having been completed January
end, 1890. The project under which the
dredging was done required depth of ~
feet of water in the channels. About the
latter part of 1890, however, it appeared
that IL feet of depth would not be needed,
and the project for the bars below Bristol
was modified so as to call for a free depth
of feet Bristol is the head of naviga-
ton on the Patuxent, and Bristol Bar is
about 46 miles from the mouth of the river.
1t Is stated that steamers now navigating
the river experience no difficulty from the
shoals until they arrive within 800 feet Of
the lower wharf at Bristol Landing.
The improvement desired consists i'll a
small amount of dredging to secure depth
at low water of about 10 feet by width
: of. 100 feet throughout this distance Of 800
feet, and the creation of Il turning basin
in front of the wharves, its depth to be 10
feet.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15

The ladies of St. Barnabas' church, IN

The ladies of ST. Barnabas' church, IN
the Forest" will hold cake walk and
supper in the Town Hall here the 9th
instant 1t will be in some respects
a repetition of the entertainment held
near Iceland recently, and which was so
much enjoyed by all who saw it. We
| hope the ladies may be literally patron
| lied
Mr. Charles Green and family, of
Hyattsville, were nearly asphyxated by
coal gas on Wednesday night of last week.
The pipe leading from a stove became
dislocated in some way while they were
asleep and thus the gas accumulated. 1t
required considerable effort on the part
of DR.. c. A. Wells to bring about the re-
coverv of several members of the family.
Finally he was successful and soon
brought them around all right.
Rev. Joseph A. Specht very delight
fully entertained a number of the young
men of the town last Monday evening at
his rooms at the Marlboro House. Among
those present were: Messrs. Harry Gore,
Walter W. Payne, John Martin, Joseph
X. Roberts, William S. Hill, Charlton
Sasscer, r. Ernest Smith, Gardiner Coale
Robert B. Harper, w. Tilden Davis,
Charles l. Wilson, c. Courtney Crandell,
Il. W. Hunter and Dr.. G. French Owens.
Representatives of several of the
farmers clubs of this county met at the
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, at College Park, this county, on
Thursday last, to discuss the question Of
good roads throughout the county. Mo-
tions were made and carried for the COM
mittee of citizens of this county to act
upon. If these motions are approved
they will be sent to the Legislature. The
fact that most Of the road money is eX-
pended on salaries instead OF the roads
was clearly proved and also that the COM
missioners under the present system in
one end of the county know little about
the condition of the roads in the other
end of the same county. The president
of the meeting. Mr.. Richard S. Hill, is
to call joint meeting of the residents of
the county at a near date in the future,
and before them will be presented the
questions discussed Thursday. Among
t hose present were Richard S. Hill, prcsi-
dent of the PatuXent Farmers Club; G.
B. Calvert, H. J. Patterson, E. o. Garner,
D. NJ Nesbit, L. D. Cassard and DR.. W.
o. diversified.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
The PatuXcnt Planters Club.

A very enjoyable meeting of this club
was held last Tuesday at B .eak Hill, "
the beautiful home of Mr.. Francis w. Hill.
The members present were Messrs. VIM.
Berry, Geo w. Brooke, Upton Brooke,
Eugene Roberts, E. E. Berry, VIM. G
Brooke, F. S. Hill and Frederick Sasscer;
also Col F. NJ Hall, Mr.. Dom Bowling
and Dr. G. French Owens as guests. In
the absence of Dr. Hill, the President,
Mr.. VIM. Berry was chosen chairman
pro TEN, and in the absence of Mr.. Weems
the Secretary, Mr.. W. G. Brooke served
as Secretary. The members assembled
about noon, and made thorough inspec-
ton of the hosts farm, and many were
the congratulations he received upon its
fine appearance Mr. Sasscer was APP
pointed inspector and Mr.. Roberts critic
to report at the next meeting.
After sumptuous dinner, the afternoon
was spent in interesting discussions of
farm topics and public improvements. In
January joint meeting of the several
clubs of the county will be held, and the
next regular meeting of the Patuxent
Planters will be at the home of Mr.. Fred
SaSScer
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Spain'S Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters in Aiken, S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric Bit
tiers, Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
Remedy, all pain soon left him. He says
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that it cures
liver and kidney trouble, purifies the
blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens
the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life
into every muscle, nerve and organ of the
body. If weak, tired or ailing you need
it. Every bottle guaranteed, only so cts
Sold by ]. L. Edlavitch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Why the Confederacy Failed.

Joel Chandler Harris contributes to the
Post an authentic account of the daring
attempt to warn the Confederate cabinet
of the great movement whereby Grant and
Sherman were to cooperate in crushing
the Confederacy. How the attempt failed
and why it failed are the subjects of ii
chapter of the little known history of the
Secret Service. Mr. Harris has his facts
first-hand, and he has woven them into Il
story of such absorbing interest that it
might easily be mistaken for pure fiction.
The Christmas number of the Post will
be on all newsstands December 2lst
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
\ Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Burnham, of Machias,
Me-, when the doctors said she could not
live till morning. writes Mrs. S. H. Lin
"A'l thought she must soon die from
Pneumonia, but she begged for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, saying it had more than
once saved her life, and had cured her of
Consumption. After three small doses
she slept easily all night, and its further
use completely cured her. This marvel
Gus medicine is guaranteed to cure all
Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only
soc. and 81. Trial bottles free at J. L.
Edlavitch's store.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15

Will often cause horrible Burn Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only % cts. a box. Cure Suaran-
teed. Sold by J. l.. Edlavitch
Rheumatism causes more aches and
than any other disease. 1t is due to acid
in the blood, and is cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla which neutralizes this acid.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
No Cure-NO Pay

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
for Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter, nausea
ing Tonics. Price, soc. J. L. Edlavitch
our agent for Marlboro.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
The Latest and Best.
To ,chOm It m,tV Concern:

To lcHOm IT. mug COncefn:
1 certify that 1 am selling DR.. Hamil-
tons Anti Malarial Tonic Bitters, Rheuma
tic Liniment and Eye Wash and in every
case, as far as the result has come to my
knowledge, they have done all that is
claimed for them, and cheerfuliy recon-.
mend them. By J. L. Edlavitch, the
Leading Merchant, Upper Marlboro, Md
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only % cents. Money back
if not cured. Sold by ]. L. Edlavitch.
Hoods Pills cure biliousness. Mailed
for % cents by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
Died.

At 527 3rd St, N. E., Washington, on
Tuesday, the 18th inst, Mary Parran, con-
sort of Harper Berry. She leaves hus-
band and three children. Intelment was
at Woodyille
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15

zach Department supplied with the
" most modern and approved apparatus
Practical work emphasized in all Depart
ments Graduates in Mechanical Engi-
neering and Chemistry this year, all Sc
cured positions upon graduation. Board
ing department supplied with all modern
improvements Bath Rooms, Closets,
Steam Heat and Gas: Books. Room, Heat,
Light, Washing, Board, Medical Atten
dance $144 for scholastic year. Cat
alogue giving full particulars, sent on APP
plication. Daily sanitary inspection by
Physician to College. Attention is called
to the Short Course of ten weeks in Ari
culture. Particulars sent on application.
Term commences September 25th. Early
application necessary for admittance.
r. w. SYLVESTER,
President Maryland Agricultural College.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE
TABLETS. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure E. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. 22c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15
MONEY TO LOAN

G. n00 IN SUMS TO SUIT, secured
Vc,VVV by first mortgage on improved
real estate in Prince Georges county Md,
within 10 miles of Washing ton, ID. G.
Apply at once t.
VAN CLAGETT,
Attorney at Law,
UPPER MARLBORO, MD.
January Goth, 1S99-1m.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-15

II7ANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in This State to represent
me in their own and surrounding counties Willing
to pay yearly 5000. payable weekly. Desirable EN-
ployment with unusual oppor unties Refer ences
exchanged. Enclose self-addreSSed stamped en-
veoIe. ). A. Park, $40 CaXton Building Chicago.
Iron County register., 1899-10-26
The Currency Question.


when we declare for bimetallism ar,
impatient at those who devise pre-
texts, if not subterfuges, for procras-
tination.
''We do not hold the ratio of 16 to
40 be like the law of the Medes and
Persians, Interchangeable. 1t is neither
sacred nor supernal; it involves no fun
damental principle. What we want is
to open our mints to the free and in
dependent coinage of both gold and
silver at some precise ratio. We believe
the parity of the two metals can be
maintained at the ratio we propose
We want to try it. We want TO begin
where we left off. and determine by
careful and guarded experiment wheth-
er we are right or wrong. At all
events, by experiment. and experiment
alone, will we reach the ratio at which
gold and silver dollars can be coined
on equal terms and kept at par. The
American people must soon determine
whether they will have bimetallism or
abandon it. If we are to have it. we
must begin it, and the difficulty of be-
ginning it is augmented by every year
1t is delayed. Illinois State Register.