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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
School Commissioners.

The School Board met yesterday with
Mr.. Selwyn Sasscer, President, and DR..
Ryon present The following oil ders were
passed:
Ordered, That the free scholarship in St
Johns College be awarded to Nevous P.
Reed
Ordered, That the scholarship at the
Maryland Agricultural College be awarded
to Enoch F. Garner.
Ordered, That 500 he appropriated for
repairs to School No. 4, District No ?.
Ordered, That Steiner's constitutions
and Civil Government" be adopted for use
in the higher grades of the public schools
of this county, and "Civics for Young
Americans" by Griffin, for use in primary
grades, at the option of the teachers.
Ordered, That the new colored school in
Piscataway district be accepted, and that
s..nc.
Ordered, That the public schools of this
county, white and colored be re-opened
Oh Wednesday, September 18th, 1899
Orde red, That the Graphic System of
Penmanship, vertical copies, be added
to the book list.
Ordered, That Fourman's Civics he
adopted for use in this county.
Ordered, That Marcellus Newman,
Daniel Webster and J. A. GLADDEN. be ap-
painted Trustees of Colored School No.
3, District No. >.
Ordered, That Eugene S. Burroughs be
appointed Assistant Examiner aud dis
tributor of Text books at salary OF
81 900 per annum-
Ordered, That the salary of the Exam
liner be 81 900 per annum.
Ordered, That 30 double desks and foul
rear seats, also teachers desk and chat,
be ordered for colored school No. 3, Dis
trict No. ;
Ordered, That Buffers History of Mary
land be adopted for use in the schools O
this county in lieu of Duianey's History o
Maryland
Ord erd, That the order by which Lyle
examiners Mines arithmetic and Apple
tons Geography We're adopted passe'
on July the Goth, inst, be rescinded.
Ordered, That Tarhells Language an,
Grammer Book ii be added to the bool
lists.
Ordered, That Wenbrnohs Arilhmeti,
be adopted for use.
Ordered, That Tarbel's Lessons in Ian
guage Book l. Revised Edition, be adopte,
in lieu of Tarhell's Lessons in Langua G
Book l.
Ordered, That the following rules fo
the regulation of the Laurel High Scnoo
be adopted
That the fee for tuition be $6,25 pc
quarter for non residents of the county
That the hour be from 9 to T. a. m, an
from to 4 p. M, with recess in the morn
ing session.
That the course of study be for tire
wears, that the classes be desi gnated, JUNO
Middle. and Senior, and that the grade
correspond to those adopted by the Stat
Board of Education"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
Notes About the Fair.

The indications are that the COMM
Fair will be the most successful i'll the his
tory of the Association.
At recent meeting of the Ladies Com
mittee it was ordered that the rules found
IN mage As of the catalogue shall be strict
ly enforced
Exhibits in the departments Of farm and
home must lie delivered in the Main Hall
on Monday, September 4th, not later than
4 O'Clock p. m, with the exception OF
breads an butter which may he brought
in Tuesday, before 10 a m.
The committee of ladies-Mrs {. Y.
CIagett, Mrs A. T. Brooke, Mrs. Thomas
Hvnes and Miss Estelle Ber!y-met We'd
nesday and made arrangements tor deco
rating the hall. They will meet again
next Thursday to begin the decorations
Seven Gun Clubs have signiIied Their
intention to take part in the shooting
match which will take place on Friday
September Sth, at 1 80 4 m
Gov. Lowndes and Col. John Walter
Smith and the officers of the Pennsylvan a
railroad are expected to be present on one
of the days.
The Pennsylvania railroad company
will have the same schedule OF trains
which was used last year. The train Will
leave Washington at 10 30 a. NJ, and ar
rive here at 80, connecting at Bowie
with he train leaving Union Station, Baltl-
more, at 1884 The train coming north
will leave Brandywine at 1873 p. m
Special excursion tickets will be sold.
The usual Fair ball will take place on
Friday night.
The Directors will meet again on Wed
nesday next, at ~ o'clock m
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
Wedding Bells.

Married, August 10Th, at 7.30 P. m, at
the residence of the brides mother, Mrs
Lnuise R. MlCahan, No. S1a North Strlcker
ST Baltimore, Md, by Rev. Charles r
Soptag. Rector of Grace p E. Church,
Washin-t..n. D c., Mr.. John Pratt Neal,
formerly Postmaster of this town, and
Miss Stella McCahan.
Miss Reu!ah McCahan, sister OF the bllde,
was maid of honor, and Mr. Harry Cow
man. uncle of the bride, best man. Misses
Elsie ana Filth Neal, daughters OF Mr.
William T. G. Neal and nieces OF the
groom, were flower girls The bride was
oowned in white organdie and carried
bridal roses The maid of honor wore
pink organdie and carried La France roses
and the flower girls were dressed in white.
Lohengrins wedding march was played
Inv Miss Effie !. Atchison, cousin OF the
groom. as the bridal party entered the
narlor. which was beautifully decorated
with potted plants and palms.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served, and then the happy couple lett Tor
Wilmington, Philadelphia and Atlantic
CITY Only relatives of the bride and
groom were invited.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
SIDE TRIPS
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject
is narrated by him as follows: Il was in Z
mos, dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated
pain continually in back and sides, no ap
retite-gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up
Fortunately, friend advised trying 'Elec
trio Btters'; and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first hottie made decided i'm
provement | continued their use fnl
three weeks, and am now a we'll man.
know they saved my life, and robbed tn,
grave of another victim" No one shout,
fail to try them. Only % cents, %uaran
tecd, at J l.. Edlavitch's store.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
\ Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture Of Annie
F. Springer, Of 1925 Howard st, Philadel-
phia Pa, when she found that Or. King $
New Discovery for Consumption had com
pletely cured her Of n hacking cough that
for many years had made life burden,
All other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal
Cure-''it soon removed the pain in my
chest and | can now sleep sOundly, some
thing can scarcely remember doing be
fore | feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe SO will every
one who tries DR.. King New Discovery
for any trouble of the throat, chest or
lungs Price 30 cents and ST. Trial bot
ties free at j l.. Edlavitch's store; every
bottle guaranteed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
t.ItE\ITflLS.

Miss Alice Harper is visiting relatives
in Carroll county.
Miss Bessie Wilson, is visiting friends
in Washington, ID. C.
Mr.. Charlton Sasscer returned vrstcr
day from Atlantic City.
Miss Nellie Leapley of Ccltrrvillr, is
visiting friends in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs, Walter W Payne and
children are at Asbury Park, \ j.
Miss Mabel Lowe. of Groom is visiting
her sister, Mrs. II. \. Ryon, of this town.
Miss Joanna Ham, of Westminster,
is yisitin" Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rilglcy.
Mr. Charles TrabanI, of Baltimore,
is visiting his brother, Mr. John ii
Trahanl
Miss Edith Hill, of Anne Arundel
county, is visiting Mr. and Mr. Bransou
at Centerville.
MIR and Mrs !. Lee d. CIaeett and
infant son spent last Sunday with DR..
and Mrs. Humes
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25

The Evansville Farmers Club met
last Saturday evening at "Honeywood,"
the residence of A j. Bennett, near Con-
tee, this county. Mr.. Luther Brashears
presided, Mr. d. NJ Nesbt secretary
Other members present were: j. D. Cas-
sard, John Snowd den, Lloyd Dorsey and
W. II. Mullikin. The visitors were Direc-
tor Amos, of the Department of Farmers
Institutes; DR.. Mcdonnell, chairmun
Maryland Agricultural College; l.. d. Cas-
sard, Messrs. Mitchell, William Quinn,
Brookland; Fillmore Beall and f. F. Full
Ter. The ladies who dined with the mem
bcis of the club were: Mesdames A. J.
Bennett, J. G. Carmick, William Quinn
and Fillmore Beall, and the Misses Ben
nett and Miss Helen Davis
Mr.. A. J. Bennett spoke upon the farm
labor question. He declared that colored
labor was deteriorating in Southern Mary.
land. The rising generation of colored
people are not trained to farm labor. The
farmers have inaugurated IA movement for
the immigration of Scandinavians OF
higher and the price of farm products
| never lower. Arrangements are now
| being perfected whereby the Immigration
Bureau will be asked to furnish white
Iaborers trained in the American system
| of farming.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
IOSEPH :. WILSON,
AttOrncy=at-Law,

LAW OFFICES:
Upper Marlboro, p. G. Co., Md, and 33S
Indiana Avenue. n. w, Washington, DC.
Will practice in the Courts of Prince
Georges and adjoining counties, the
Court of Appeals Of Maryland, and the
Courts of the District of Columbia.
Can be sech at Washington Office on
Saturday of each week.
July Is, 1S9S-1y
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
MO CURES. PRICES.
l-Feyers, COMPOSITIONS, 1nfammations. "a
2-WOrms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic... ID
3-Teething, Collie, Crying, Wakefulness "a
l-Diarrhen of Children or Adults. I'd
7-COughs, Colds. Bronchitis. .-.-......-- Ia
S-Neurnlgia. Toothache, Faceache..... "a
9-Heada che. Sick Headache, Vertigo. I'd
1O-Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach.25
1l-suppressed or Painful PcriOds.... I'd
12-Nhitcs. Too Profuse Periods. ........ I'd
13-Croup, LarynGitis, Hoarseness... "a
1A-SaIt Rheum Eryspelas, Eruptions. I'd
15-Rheumntisn.R Rheumatic Palms.. .2S
1S-Malaria, Chlls, Fever and Ague..... .25
1S-Catnrrh Influenza Cold in the Head rs
20-W hoopins-C Cough Observation-Disclosures I'd
o7-K;an.x Dis.nses ............ .25
1S-NeryOus Debility. ...................1.O 90
3O-Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed. I'd
7-Grip. Hay Fever. Observation-Disclosures. "a
pr Humphreys Manual of al. Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists. or sent on receipt or price,
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor William . John Sts,
New York.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
TO Oar Customers.

Our two stores will be closed from
+. m, and reopened Wednesday, S,pttm
Der Gtf, and again he closed on the itl
of September on account of holiday. ON
day before. j. l.. Ell LAyITcH,
Uppe, Marlboro, Md.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
\ Fri.htf'ul HlIndrr

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scal',
Cut or Bruise Bucklcn's Arnira Salve,
the best in the world, will Kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, F-ions, C"rns,
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure. on
earth. Only % cents box. Cure guar
apteed. Sold by j. L. Edlavitch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
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 q tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter, nausea
ing Tonics. Price, soc. J. l.. Edlayitch
our agent for Marlboro.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25

The effects of the Grip are overcome by
Hoods Sarsaparila which purties the
blood, tones the stomach, siren CITIZENS the
nerves. and makes the whole system Wig
orous and healthy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
&. A. X. Encampment, Phila.

On account of the Thirty Annual
Encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic, to be held at Philadelphia on
September 4, s. 8, :, 8, and 9, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell eXcus-
sion tickets from points on its line to
Philadelphia, at rate of single fare for the
round trip, except that the fare from New
York and Baltimore will be SO; from
Newark, N. j., $2S from Elizabeth, n
J., 81 10, and proportionate rates from in
termedate points.
Tickets will be sold on September ,, 3
T. and ), good to return until September
70, inclusive; but by depositing ticket
with joint agent at Philadelphia on Sep
TENDER ), 6, :, 8, or 8, and the payment OF
fifty cents, return limit may be extended
to September 80, inclusive.
SIDE TRIPS.
Tickets for side trips to Washington
Old Point Comfort, Gettysburg, Antietam
and Virginia battletields will also be sold
at greatly reduced prices.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-25
per 1000 for No, l Shingles. Size

We the peoples Lumber Yard We have at our yard all
build Dwellings and Barns in the country We
reply to your inquiries by mail When you buy large
bill u.s. we attractive surprise for Cars
and boats loaded free Subject to personal inspection
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
A BATTLE
Between Major Cheatham's Scouting
Party and Force of Insurgents,

MANILA, October 13.-1I:15 D. NJ
Major Cheatham, with a scouting party,
while proceeding along the west shore
of the Lake yesterday, encountered a
force of rebels strongly entrenched at
Major Cheatham reports
that he drove the rebels from their po-
sition, and that in the engagement
three Americans were killed and two
were wounded. Rumors are in circula-
ton in Manila that Major Cheatham
discovered three American prisoners
who had been bound, gagged and shot
by the insurgents. These rumors, how
ever, are not confirmed.
One Sandago, a lieutenant of the ma
tive police, has been arrested and lodg-
ed In Jail, his subordinate having re-
ported to the authorities that he was
endeavoring to enlist them in plot to
turn the police against the Americans
IN the event of an uprising.
Reports having reached the provost
marshal that arms were concealed at
the headquarters of the Dominican
friarS, a large building adjoining the
palace, detachment Of soldiers made a
search of the building. They found a
small stocks of Mausers, revolvers and
ammunition, which was confiscated de-
spite the protests of the friars that the
arms were not intended for unlawful
use.
Gen. Schwan, with the infantry, has
reached Bacoor. The troops are great
ly exhausted, having had one OF the
hardest marches of the campaign. From
Halabon to Perez das Marinas, they
marched through roadless rice fields.
The Fourth infantry. from linus, join
ed Gen Schwan at Perez das Marinas.
The Filipinos had deserted the town
upon learning of the approach Of he
Americans. leaving only the women and
children behind.
Two strong shocks of earthquake,
lasting several seconds, were felt In
Manila at 10 o'clock this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
ROBERTS,,
The Norman Congressman Has no
Fear of the Out come-Has Broken
no Law, He Says.

NEW YORK, October 13.-Congress-
man-eleot brigham Henry ROBERTS,
from Salt Lake City, Utah, who is in
Brooklyn, came east over a week ago
On private business. He will remain
about a week longer and then go TO
Philadelphia and probably to Wash
ington. Speaking to a reporter he said
that there was no indictment against
him when he left Utah that he knew Of,
nor did he know that there was now an
indictment He had broken no law,
he said That he had plurality Of
wives was true, but he had married
them before the manifesto of 1890.
There had been no plural marriages
since then. nor would there be any.
Any infringement of the statute would
be disciplined by the church as quickly
as by the laws of the land. Mr. Roberts
went on to say that his visit to Brook
Iyn was merely a friendly one TO the
people of his own religious faith, They
were here 10 preach the gospel and did
not desire to be brought into any con-
troversy which might affect him.
Speaking Of his election 70 Congress,
he said il had been accomplished in
dependent Of the church, as he had re-
ceived the greater number OF votes from
Gentiles. and it had been an election
of the people. He had no fear about
facing Congress nor any misgivings in
regard to the general outcome OF the
situation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
EX-SPEAKER REED
Makes His Appearance Before the
International Commercial Con-
gress.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 13.-
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed to-day
made his first appearance in public since
his retirement from official life, pre-
siding at the second session of the in
ternational commercial congress. Mr..
Reed was enthusiastically greeted The
proceedings were opened by Director
General Wilson, who appeared upon the
stage accompanied by Speaker Reed,
Assistant Secretary of State David j.
Hill, David Lowry, of London, and DIR.
Vosburg Rekow, of Berlin. About
twenty-five of the most conspicuous
members of the convention, including
|Corean, English, Chinese, Argentine
and other South African representatives
occupied seats on the platform. DR..
Wilson introduced Mr.. Reed, who said:
Whatever doubt may have arisen be-
cause OF scientific differences and po-
litical distinction, | am one of those
who believe that God made out of the
men of all nations one humanity. He
did not see fit to make them acquainted
with one another that He has left to
us. We desire to become acquainted
with you. We desire that you shall be-
come acquainted with us. You may re-
ceive too many welcomes while you are
here, but desire to add my own to
them in this welcome to you here to-
day. 1t is my belief that this welcome
will become warmer and warmer by the
advance of years as between the ma
tons which you and we represent"
Lieut. Gen. Wynbun Laurie, the Off
cial representative of the Board Of
Trade Of London. was the next speaker.
He dealt with the difficulties accom-
panyjng the advancement of commerce
and said the first move generally is for
each nation to close. in some degree,
its doors to commerce for the benefit of
home producers,
We are not striving merely for the
civilized world" continued the speaker,
we want the trade of all the world, and
must combine to secure such for the
civilized nations"
Herr Arnold, a member Of the Berlin
Chamber OF Commerce, said that the
United States and Germany have so
many points in common, both material
and intellectual, that it should not be
difficult for two nations to devise sys-
TEN OF helping each other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
A BATTLE FOUGHT.
Credited Reports Tell of Collision Be
tween Beers and Irish in Natal


LONDON, October 14.-An Edin-
burgh paper, the Scotsman, this morn
ing asserts that a battle has taken
place between Gen. Sir George Stewart
White, commanding the forces in Natal.
and the Beers, who entered Natal by
way of Van Reenan'S pass. Gen. White,
the Scotsman says, is very sanguine OF
the success of the british movement.
The foregoing report is considered to
be correct, as late last night the wal
Office had news Of a British advance
from Ladysmith, and was hourly ex-
pectlng further intelligence. A dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph from its
correspondent at Ladysmith, dated at
noon on Friday, says: IA strong mo-
pile column under Gen. Sir George
Stewart White, accompanied by Gen.
oif Archibald Hunter, proceeded before
dayDredk this morning toward Acton
Homes for the purpose OF reconnoiter~
ing. Gen. Whites object was to observe
what was going on and also to test the
mobility and elnciency of his forces. An
the men are well and the weather is
fine now"
According to dispatches from Lady
smith TO the Standard ana the Dally
Telegraph, dated Thursday. heavy
storms nave begun and forage is scarce
on the welt. Therefore nothing is ex-
pected 10 happen for few days, unless
me Beers, VINO We're reported 10 be ad-
Vancng, should threaten the British
line OF defense drawn from Glencoe
junction TO LadySmith. In this case,
according to the dispatches, no appre-
nenslon Is felt as to the result. Gen.
White has twelve guns and the Beers
eleven.
Tne Daily Mails Cape Town CORE
spondent, telegraphing Friday evening,
says:
Il learn on good authority that the
Beers are attacking Mefaking. They
are reported to have already suffered
several repulses. 1t is generally adj
mitted that Vryburg cannot stand a
strong Boer attack
According TO the Daily Nails Cape
Town correspondent, Mr.. Schreiner,
premier OF Cape Colony, will unreserv-
edly support the imperial government.
His previous reserve was dictated by a
desire not to drive the extreme Dutch
residents to excuses.
~
way department had early intimation of
the intention of the Beers to destroy rail-
way bridges over fourteen streams and
sent adequate forces to protect these
points. The result was that the Beers
postponed their attempts
Evart Grobler, member of the Volksraad
for Phipilipoiis, has been elected command
ant general of the Free State forces He
is only 80 years old, is well educated and
was Free State delegate to the Chicago
exhibition.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail fur
Their says that the Free State forces have
completed all preparations Tor the destrue-
ton of the Bothuue bridge when that ac-
ton becomes necessary.
The Prince of Wales has promised to
see Gen. Redvers Butler and his staff off
from the Waterloo Station to-day A big
demonstration is expected.
1t is an interesting fact that Lord Ed
ward Cecil, son of the Marquis of Sails
bury. is with Col. Baden-Poweu at MAIZE
king.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
NOVEL ACCIDENT.
An Engineer Nearly Killed by the
Explosion of Signal Torpedo

Special to the Register.
KENOVA, w. va, October ID
Train No 3, Norfolk & Western fast
passenger from Roanoke, pulled into
the depot here to-day and Engineer A.
B. Gould, of Huntington, had to be car
ried from the cab of the engine in an
almost dying condition. Al Wayne
station, twenty miles south. the train
struck a torpedo which had been placed
on the track as a warning signal, and a
piece Of flying cap struck Gould under
the eye, seyering an artery. Rather
than leave the train and passengers at
that point he remained at his post TO
endeavor TO reach Kenoya, the end OF
his run. He became unconscious be-
fore reaching here, and his fireman
stopped the train. Gould was covered
with blood from head to foot He will
probably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-14
MASKED ROBBERS
Attempt to Hold Up a Bank at
SeviervIlle, Tenn-An of Them
Killed

sEVIERyILI-E. Tenn, October 2.-
Three masked robbers entered the bank
here this morning and attempted 10 rob
the vault containing considerable money.
Presiden. VIM McMahOn threw his loose
money into the safe and seized a gun. HIS
FIRST shot killed the leader of The robbers.
pearl Thurman. The assistant cashier
John Marshall. rushed out OF a side door
and shot TWO OF the robbers horses. Cal
Derrick, one of the robbers, gas arres Ted
after being wounded WI Derrick. the
third robber, got on one Of the horses and
rode a mile hotiy pursued BY posse On
being surrounded by the men. ne fed into
a barn. where he committed suicide by
shooting himself Ia the head. Inc men
are supposed 10 have come from knoxyi-ie
on an early train.