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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
WORK OF THE MNKYLAND
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

Mr.. Harry Fielding Reid, chief of the
Highway Division of the Maryland Geo
logical Survey, has sent a circular letter
to the farmers clubs and oranges through
out the State in which lie says
THE inclosed circular will explain in
part the work the Highway Division of
the Maryland Geological Survey is anxious
to carry on. 1t is believed that much
money is now spent on the roads to little
advantage because no definite knowledge
of the cost of a contemplated improve
ment is at hand before the work is begun
Thus it is often the case that an improve
ment has been begun which the money at
hand was insufficient to finish properly,
resulting in a very inefficient use of the
funds whereas the same sum concentrat-
ed on a smaller length of roadway might
have made substantial Improvement.
The Highway Division, with the many
practical illustrations of this kind in
mind, considers that no more useful
piece of work can he found than supply
ing beforehand the data for estimating as
closely as possible the cost of proposed
with the powers of the officials in the
different counties is at all contemplated
or possible. 1t is merely desired that they
shall know of the opportunity which ex
lists for them to obtain estimates for road
work with little or no expense to the
county.
Past experience has shown, in a,idi-
ton to helping the county officials, that
much can be doae hy offering the same
aid to the farmers of different neighbour
hoods who propose to improve the roads
in their vicinity at their own expense.
The same aid which would be given to
the county officials will be given to any
organized effort Of the people them
selves.
"Requcsts for examination Of roads can
be made on the same blanks as those
prepared for the County Commissioners
by merely striking out the unnecessary
lines. Another way would he for those
directly interested in proposed improve
ment to petition the County Commits
sioncrs or other officials, as the case may
be- to request that Il report on the cost
be made By the Highway Division before
beginning the work.
The permanent improvement of the
roads of the State can only be secured by
the efforts of many influential persons
and it is hoped that your club will do all
in its power towards the cncoura cement
of an efficient and economical system of
road construction. The first step in this
direction is to have at hand full knowl-
edge OF the cost of the different ways it
may be possible to improve given piece
of road, together with the relative values
Of the various road making materials that
can be obtained
1T is further asked that your club make
known to the County Commissioners that
you have received this communication
and should it seem advisable, to request
them to give this matter their serious
attention. They would do this the more
readily if they recognized it was consider
ed matter of vital interest by such
organizations as the farmers clubs"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
JUDGMENT FOR TIL: TATE,

Judgment FOR S1.,12411 was rendered
against the Northern Central Railway
Company by Judge Stockbridgc Monday
in the suit Of the State against the COM
pany for taxes for 1896. Under the Act
of 1890 the State claimed / per cent. on
the gross receipts of the company. The
company claims to be permanently exempt
except to the extent of ] per cent. The
suit was to test the question. The com
pany won in the lower court, but lost in
the Court of Appeals, and the action Of
Judge Stockbridgc was in accordance with
the decision of the Appellate Court.
1t is understood that the case will be
again taken to the Court of Appeals and
then to the Supreme Court of the United
States if the previous decision is affirmed
The railway company claims that the \ ct
of 1880 eXempting it from taxation, was
an irrepcaable contract. For the State it
is contended that since the Constitution
of 1851 no irrepcalable rightof exemption
from taxation may be granted by the State
to any corporation. Additional taxes of
$50, 600 are involved in the case. George
X. Gather represents the State and Ber
nard Carter the railway company.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
Office
Orrlcrns OF RrqrsrrArros

THE following named persons have
i this 10Th day of June, 1900. been ap-
pointed by the Board of Election Super
visors of Prince Georges county as Off
GERS of Registration:
list, Evansville district-Samucl G Mulloy
dem: Andrew Brown, rep.
end Bladenshurg district-Cassius Magru-
der, dem; l.. o. Wesman, rep.
3rd, Marlboro district-George W. VIII
son. dem: Charlton Sasscer, rep
4th. Nottingham district-W. B. Wilson
dem: Lake E. Duley. rep.
9th, Piscatawav district-A NJ. Cha ectt
dem; J. a. Underwood, rep.
9th, Spaldings distrct-Hcnrv o. Boone
DEM W E. r. Suit, rep.
It'll, Queen Anne district-Samuel II
Hamilton, dem; r. NJ. Tvdings. rep
Sth, Aquasco district-J r. Richardson
dem; George \. Dale, rep.
9th, Surratts district-George w. Hardy
dem; s. H. Melov. rep.
10th, Laurel district-Frank |. Ahcrn
dem G. W. Lillibrdge, rep
nth, BrandvMinn district-J f. Thomp-
son, dem: T. b. Gibbons, rep.
12th, OXon Hill DISTRICT. II. Gibbons,
dem; r. T. Grimes, rep.
18th, Kent diStrict-Bennett G. Scott
dem Joseph X Wilson. rep.
18th, Bowie district. r. Hardy, dem +
w. BrashearS, rep
10Th, Wildwood dstrict-R V Humphrey
dem; Percy DuvalI. rep
10th, llvattSville district-Jnhn F. Hickey
dem Howard O. Emmons. rep
The above named gentlemen are re
qucstcd to appear ut the office of the Su
pcrvisnrS of Election on
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
THE EDITORIAL EXCURSION

The Maryland Democratic Editors had
IA glorious time on the Eastern Shore last
week according to all accounts and the
hospitality OF the people of Kent will
long be held in remembrance.
The following resolutions were passed
by the Association at Colchester:
The Maryland Democratic Editors AS
ISOLATION, in tenth annual meeting assem-
bled, desire to record their hearty appre-
citation of the cordial reception and gen
une hospitality extended to them. The
outing has been one Of the most pleasant
the Association has enjoyed, and nothing
has been left undone to make our stay in
Kent one of pleasant recollections.
To the citizens of Chestertown, and of
Still Pond, and the proprietor of the Rig
bic House, Bettcrton, and the Colchester
Beach Company, the sincere thanks of the
Association are rendered, and also to the
Chester River Steamboat Company.
The thanks of the Association are es-
rccially due to Superintendent George f.
holland, of COLCHESTER, and to Mr.. Potts
manager of amusements at the same. place,
for courtes es and personal attention.
During no outing has warmer OF
more cordial welcome ever been received
nor more generous hospitality been ex-
perienced
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22

THE Post has never been an admirer
of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 1t ap-
praised him at his real value years ago.
We believe that Senator Hanna, in do
ing lis best to prevent Roosevelt s
nomination for the Vice Presidency on
the scorr Of his general uniitncss for
the place, has served his party well.
Roosevelt is wholly undcscrvIng Of the
honor. And in antagonizing Ncssls
Platt and Quay, Senator Hanna was
justified by the fact that the New
York Pennsylyania coalition was note
riously founded upon selfish partisan
interests, and not prompted by gen
uine regard for Roosevelt himself, or
faith in his availability as national
candidate. AS the leader Of the adj
ministration forces-as the tried and
true friend of the President-Mr.
Hanna was clearly engaged in laud-
able effort in seeking to prevent the
convention being used to further the
ends OF the New York machine At
the same time, lie endeavored with all
the strength at his command to force
upon the delegates the knowledge
the fact-that Roosevelt is an unsafe
man, who would be dangerous candi-
date = H'o&hjngtoa Past
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
IItr TO Inventors.

The experience Of e. 4 Snow & Co, in
obtaining more than 20Go1 patents for
inventors has enabled them to hulpfully
al swcr many questions relating to the
protection of intciicc ual property. This
they have d"ue in 4 pamphlet treating
briefly of United States and foreign
patents, with cost of same. and how to
procure them: trade marks desig nS,
caveats, intringcments, decisions in lead
ing patent eases, etc. etc.
This pamphlet will be sent free to any
ington, ID. &.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
PEACHES ARE COMING.

The season for peaches, watermclons
and cantaloupes has begun and even thus
early the receipts in Baltimore have been
large and are increasing daily, AS yet
Georgia and Florida have furnished most
of these fruits, although 4 few peaches
have been received from Maryland. The
prospect is for very abundant crop al
over the country, especially of peaches,
the receipts of which will in all probabili-
ty break the records of recent years. AS
a result of the prospective big crop the
prices will be comparatively low.
The early Crawford and the Elberta
are the choicest peaches that reaches this
market from Georgia. The prices are
lower than for many years past, being
from So to $3.50 per 6-basket carrier
They will be very abundant in about two
weeks and will continue to arrive until
about the last of July.
The Western Maryland peaches are of
great variety and excellence and are al
ways in demand. The White Heath Cling
come from Washington county, will be-
gin to be received during the early part
of July. The price varies from $3.50 to
s1.15 per crate. The White Heath Cling
is the favorite peach for brandying pur-
poses.
There isa mountain peach, commonly
known IS tie Honest John" which is
red and OF medium size, and usually sells
for about 1925 per crate
About the middle Of July the samll
peaches from the Eastern Shore of Mary
land will begin 10 reach this market.
They are used mostly for preserving and
will bring low prices this year.
The latest Maryland peach is the Late
Crawford, which is not ready for ship
ment until about the first of September.
Watermelons are coming in freely and
the market is lower, being from So to
$50 per 100. Single melons retail at from
40 to 80 cents.
Cantaloupes, especially of the Gem va
ricty, are in good demand, and the receipts
are ample, but the quality somewhat in
fe1ior. Florida Cantaloupes sell all from
81 % to 1925 per crate and retail at from
10 to Is cents each.
Apricots are abundant and in demand
Those from Florida and Georgia bring
about $50 per carrier.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
MAY FACE ,OeO, 900 SOLDIERS

From carefully prepared information on
file in the Bureau of Military Information
at the War Department in Washington
the strength of the Chinc>urrmy is shown
to comprise eight banners uominally
containing about 800, 600 men descendants
of the Manchu conquerors and their
allies
The number maintained on war foot
ing is from $4,000 to 100000. The whole
force is subdivided into three groups,
consisting respectively of Manchus,
Mogols and Chinese. If forms Il sort of
hereditary profession, within which
intermarriage is compulsory. About 81 1000
are stationed in garriSons in Manchuria;
the Imperial Guard at Pekin contains
form 900 to 1000 These are the troops
that were expected to defend the foreign
legations and protect foreign interests
from the mobs.
The Ying-Ping or National Army is
also called the Green Flags and the Five
Camps. This army consists Of IS corps,
one for each ro.ince under the Governor
or Governor General. The nominal
strength is from sic 900 to GEO, 900 men, of
whom about aG0,0C0 are available for war
IL ever more than onc-tnird being called out.
The most important contingent is the
Tientsin Army Corps, nominally 100000
strong, really about $4,000, with modern
Organizations drill and arms. They are
employed in garrison duty Ticntsin and
ut Taku and other forts.
Besides these forces there are mcrcen-
arv troops raised in emergencies and
M0ngolian and other irregular cavalry,
| nominally 100000 strong, really about
| 2oOCO, but said to be of no value. The
| total land army on peace footing is put
| at 100000 men and on war footing at
| about ,0G0, 600. The army as Il whole,
| it is said, has no unity or cohesion. Thcl e
is no proper discipline. The drill is mere
physical exercise. The weapons are long
| since obsolete There is no transport,
| commissariat or medical service.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
Reduced Rates to Kansas City.

For the National Democratic Convcn-
ton, to be held at Kansas City July 4th,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Kansas City from
all stations on its line at rate of one first
class fare for the round trip. Tickets to
= sold and good going July 1st, end and
81 i, and to return until July 9th, inclusive.
These tickets will be good on all trains
except the Pennsylvania Limited, and
must be used for continuous passage.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22

An important conference was held at
the White House Wedncstla morning to
consider recent dispatches received and
discuss ways and means of best reaching
Admiral KempT and the American Minis
ter at Pekin This conference was at
tended by every Cabinet officer in Wash
ington, and in addition Assistant Secre-
tarv Uacket and Admiral Crown inshield,
of the Navy Department, were present.
As a result of the conference at the
White House there will be no cessation of
pref arations made for sending troops to
China. y large force will be dispatched
when the weather permits, unless the Adj
ministration's present embarrassing pre-
dicament is relieved this week by more
encouraging adviCCs.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
r OR NALE.

rOOD BUILDING LOT. adjoining
VI Farmers Hotel For particulars adj
dress
Mrs ELIZABETH r. TAYLOR,
129 18th st. s. E.. WaShingt d. G.
June 22nd l900--tf
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
ri-Hl--c,.'S Iron y I've

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitablc will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, liver, kid
news and bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only p Gems at J. l. Eilavitch'
stn
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
Il OR CLAE.
F'Anu FOR Rrsr.

T WILL rent for the year 1901, to good
i tenant, who comes well recommended,
my home farm near Brightseat. Apply
early Il. O. w. ROBERTS,
91S 23rd ST. n w. Washington, ID. c.
June 1st l900-tf.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th, I9CC,

At II O'CLOCK MOON.
ALL THE RAILROAD OF THE WASH
INGTON AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
COMPANY, beginning at Point Lookout.
at the confluence Of the Potomac river and
the Chesapeake bay, in St. Mary's county,
Maryland, and running thence to the city
of Washington, in the District of Column
bia, its extensions and appurtenances, with
the equipments thereof, consisting of all
its personal property and effects of every
kind, and also all the rights, liberties.
privileges. immunites and franchises of
the said Washin gton and Potomac Rail
road Company and also all the rights of
way and land used in connection with or
for the construction, use and mainten; nee
of said railroad, its extensions and
branches, together with all the bridges,
culverts, sidetracks, depots, grounds. ma
chine shops, buildings and other structures,
properties, real and personal, and improve
ments of every kind and description
thereon.
About 81 miles of this railroad, viz !:
that portion of it between Brandywinc, a
station on the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad in Prince Georges county, and
Mechanicsville, in ST. Mary's county,
Maryland, have been built and are now in
actual operation.
TERMS OF SALE AS PRESCRIBED
BY THE DECREE ARE AS
FOLLOWS, VIZ:
No bids less than twenty five thousand
dollars ($25, 000) to be received. OF the
purchase price, ten thousand dollars ($10,-
000) to be paid in cash and the balance
either in cash or in bonds of the defendant
company, the dividend on which will be
equal to the balance of the purchase price.
A deposit of ten thousand dollars (Sl0, 000)
in cash, or fifty thousand dollars $50, 000)
in said bonds to be made, if demanded by
the Trustee
UNION TRUST COMPANY,
of Philadelphia, Trustee
JAMES Ii +, MITCHELL, Auctioncer
lunc list IL. y t;t.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
TUESDAY, the 3rd day Of JULY, 1900,
,,'cJ orL
2oGES5o 80 ES
OF LAND. MORE OR LESS,

the said land being the same property
which was conveyed to Thomas J. Clagctt
by Robert A. Clagett and wife, by deed
dated the 18th day of October, 1891, and re
corded among said Records in Liber w.
A. J. No. >, folio 14}, etc.
This property is situate in Mellwood
dist let, about , miles northwest of Upper
Marlboro, adjoining the home place of
Robert A. Clage,t, deceased. property of
improved w an excellent It,, y
DWELLING ; TENANT
II o L Is , BARNS, .sLs54
GRAIN HOUSES and other
improvements. and lies on the Chesa-
peake Beach Railroad. with II flag sta
ton on the place, and binds on the
public road leading from Upper Marlboro
to Browns Store, being the same property
upon which the mortgagors have resided.
1t is in fine state of cultivation and in
one of the finest sections of Prince
Georges county, and offers rare induce
meEts to any one wishing to buy a fine
farm admirably located with excellent
railroad facilities, good public roads,
churches, school houses, etc.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third cash on the day of sale or the
ratification thereof by the Court, one third
within six months with interest and the
residue within twelve months with inter
est or all cash at the purchasers option;
the deferred installments to be satisfac-
torily secured. A deposit of 5000 required
ut the time of sale. Conveyancing and
revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser,
Taxes adjusted to date of sale
JOHN w. MARSHALL,
Assignee,
Is South Street, Baltimore, Md.
JAMES ii. f. MITCHELL, Auctionccr.
June Sth, 1900-ts.
JOHN p. POE, Solicitor,
100 L. Lexington st, Baltimore.
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THE
grlate Geor9e's GnQnirer,
FRED. SASSCER, EDITOR.
THE
FREDERICK SASSCER } p,,,,;shers
CHARLTON SASSCER,

TERMS-S1 co per year Single copies 5 cents.
No subscription discontinued until all arrears
paid unless at the option of the publisher.
ADVERTISING RATES-Transent advertise
mentS 81 per inch for the first insertion. 50 cents
for the second and % cents for each subsequent in
Sert;on. One il eli months, So months. s.: II
months. S. Business Cards not exceeding 10 lines,
IS ,,ei wear When the number Of insertions is not
mal k I'd advertisements will he continued until for
Ind charged accordingly. Yearly advertisers
must coniiHe advert- ment> tn their own business.
Rule ami Figure Work ','U lie price. Business Lo-
Gals 10 cents per lire Marriages and Deaths in
serted fire. Obituaries ard Personal Communicl-
tolis cents per line.
HS-All correspondence with tits otiice should be
audl es>ed tG"THE ENQUIRER
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To Cure Il Cold in One Fay.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINN f
TABLETS. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure f. w GROVES sig
nature is on each box 25c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-06-22
CHARLES II. STANLEY, Solicitor
MoRreAcEE,s SALE
OF
v LuApLr REAL EsrArr,
IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MD.


by VIRTUE of the power contained in
II Il mortgage from Thomas j. Clagett
and wife, bearing date October 1St, 1885.
and duly recorded among the Land
Rccnrds of Prince Georges county in
Liber J. W. B. No. 6, folio 53l, etc, to
Letitia c. Backus. and assigned by assign
ment from Mary B. Backus, Executor, to
the Safe Deposit and Trust Company of
Baltimore, Trustee, and by said Safe De
post and Trust Company of Baltimore,
Trustee, to John W. Marshall: the under
signed, last named assignee, will sell at
public sale on
TUESDAY, the 3rd day Of JULY, 1900,
AT - o'CLoCS NJ,
ut the Court House door in the town Of
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, all the prop
criv in said mortgage fully described by
courses and distances, said tract being
called "Bealin"ton,' and part of a tract
called "Chatfy's Delight Enlarged Dimin-
ishcd," containing in the whole
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THURSDAY, JULY 5th. 1900.

TO qualify for said positions.
RICHARD !. SWAMI.
BENJAMI ID. STEPHEN.
BEALE ID. MULLIkIN,
Supervisors of Election.
Test: WALLACE A. RITCHIE, Clerk
June 22nl, 19O0-tm.
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w ASHINGTON AND
p roNAc RAILROAD.

DY VIRTUE of a decree of the Circuit
- Court of the United States for the
District of Maryland, passed in the case
of the Union Trust Company of Philadel-
phia vs.. the Washington and Potomac
Railroad Company, the undersigned. as
Trustee named in said decree. will sell at
public auction 1T the Court House in
Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges county,
Maryland. on
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
IN THE INTEREST OF SCHOOLS.
A Helpful Meeting Will be Held in
Kfrlkyflle Nav 4,

An informal meeting of the parents,
teachers and others interested in the
Kirkville school, will be held in the
school house at that place Friday ev-
ening, May 4. y program and list of
questions has been prepared which fol-
low:
Do you know the teachers of your
children?
Do you know what the teachers are
trying TO do for your children?
Do you wish to see where your chill
dren spend their school hours?
Have you not many questions to ask
those working for the education of
your children?
Can you suggest new subjects, or
lines of thought which should he
taught your children, if so. what?
In your judgment should some sub
ject be omitted from the present
Do you believe in united effort?
DO you know that the teachers need
and desire more of your help, cooper
alton and cheer?
II Do not these questions appeal to
you? If SO, you are earnestly invited
to attend.
An informal meeting of all those
parents, guardians, teachers and Others
interested in the Kirkville school, to
be held at the school building, second
room. Friday afternoon, May 4, at one
o'clock.
Program.
Recitations and songs by the chill
ylren.
The School from the Parents Stand.
Ipoint-Mrs. Dain Edgar.
Cooperation of Home and School
Miss Grace Allen.
What Can Parents Do to Improve
Our Schools Mrs. Caughlan..
Claims of Schools upon Parents
Miss Ella Cowan.
Discussion of the subjects-County
Superintendent Dimmitt and ex-Super-
intendent Parks and patrons.
Yours in the interest of your chill
dren. ELLA Cowan,
Grace Allen,
Teachers.