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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
The Open Air-POst.

The Open-Air of The Saturday Even
ing Post" of Philadelphia, which will be
out April q, will be one of the most no.
table special numbers of the year. In the
opening article, The Serene Duck Hunter,
ex-President Cleveland writes about his
favorite sport with genial humor and
laugh -compelling frankness. William
Marconi, the inventor of the most sue
cessful system of wireless telegraphy,
tells, over his own signature, of the ex
periments which led up to the marvellous
results that he has achieved. In Tales of
the Diamond President James A. Hart,
of famous ball players. games and enthu
siasts. This is the first of two papers.
Every sportsman will read with plea
sure Arthur E. McFarlane's spirited story,
entitled The Old Feller's Fishin' Among
the other strong features in this number
is new Letter from the Self-Made Mer-
chant to His Son, second part Of Paul
Latzkes intensely interesting paper on
dents, a new installment of Conjuror's
House, and the regular biweekly Wash
ington letter by a Congressman's Wife.
Among the shorter contributions are
Mr.. F. A. Warmers practical paper on
Farming as IA Business, Mr.. Forrest
Crissy's timely sketch of Governor Van
SAINT, of Minnesota, an exquisite poem by
MIR. Bliss Carman, and the usual popular
departments.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
Destructive Fires.

Destructive and alarming fires were
discovred in the neighborhood of Center
vile, this county, on Saturday last, which
ragged for more than day, and extended
over quite large space. 1t is said that as
many as ESQ men were out protecting
area involved was about five miles, bound
ed by the t. B. road and close to Clinton
ON the north 1t was feared that some
residences and tobacco fields would be
destroyed.
A large crops Of workmen, mostly Poles
were brought into this section to cut
down timber for petroleum wells. 1t was
thought the fires spread from the lamps
of the workmen Over $50 acres Of wood
land and sage brush fields were burned
Saturday. The fire was discovered about
8 o'clock Saturday morning along the
margin of the lands of James and Albert
Ball. 1t spread rapidly over tie sage
brush fields and assumed such alarming
proportions thai the farmers of the vicini-
ty formed a fire brigade to check the
flames. Before this was accomplished the
fire spread through WOODS and fields on
the farms of Sarah Osborne, William
C,agstt, Enos Pumpl rey and those Ct
the Balls. The fire was extinguished
about dusk Much valuable timber was
destroyed. Women assisted in the fire.
fighting, buckets, dishpans and other
kitchen utensils being used in conveying
water from ponds and streams.
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Items from AquaScO.

See the robins breast aglow,
AS on the lawn he seeks his game;
His cap darker line doth show,
His bill yellow flame.
Now in the elm tops see the swarm
OF swelling buds like bees in May;
The naples, too, have tints blood warm
And willows show Il golden ray.
The hooking bird hath found his tongue
Hank, from the elm tree what a burst!
Now once again all things are young,
Renewed by Love as at the first.
We can indeed echo these lines from
the pen of John Burroughs, that dear
lover and beautiful writer of nature in all
of her phases, and also Of natures sweet
est, our Spring birds. Each morning
their song seems richer, fuller than that
of the day before and nature seems ARGUS
ing herself to greater activity after her
long cold winter sleep, and even now
our woods are filled with arbutus, violets,
and forget me-nots'
Many farmers in our neighborhood
have nearly finished their Spring plow
ing.
The Rev. DR.. McKim, rector of Epiph-
any Church, Washington, and Mr.. Aus
tin, also of Washington, came down on
Wednesday of last week to the Chalk Point
farm for few days of fishing and duck
ing in the waters of the Patuxent, but
owing to the very cold and Indictment
weather of last week we are sorry to
know that these gentlemen had very poor
sport and returned to their city home on
Friday.
Rev. Barker Turner and Miss Turner
are the guests of the Misses Annie and
Rebecca Thomas.
We are very glad to know that Mrs.
John T. W. Compton, who has been very
i'll at her home, is now very much better
Mrs. Willis King, of Washington, is
staying with her mother and sister, Miss
Rebecca Compton.
We regret to learn that one night last
week Mr.. Eli Watson, a prosperous far
farmer and merchant, who lives near
Woodville, lost building, very near his
store, by fire. This building was used as
a polling place at election, but at election
but at the time of burning implements and
harness to the amount of $3.50 making the
loss to Mr.. Watson amount to over $500.
The fire was the work of an incendiary.
Mr.. Fred Stone, who has been with his
Mr. Southern, at THE Palms.
the old Sothorn homestead, has returned
to his home in Woodvi.le. Ivy LEAF.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
Orphans Court.

There was regular meeting of the Or
phans' Court Tuesday with all the men,
beers present. The following business was
transacted:
Ordered, That the last will and tesla
ment of Henry T. Rawlings, deceased, be
admitted to probate and that letters tesla
mentary be granted John S. Rawlings,
the executor named in the will. Penalty
of bond So ,OGO, which was filed and ap.
proved, and Claude G. Mckee and Ernest
W. Garner appointed appraisers.
Ordered, That the last will and tesla.
ment of Edward Clagctt, deceased, be
admitted to probate, and that letters tesla
mentary be granted to DR.. John L. War
ing. Penalty of bond $500, and that A.
Nj Heilig and T. A. Soper, be appointed
appraisers.
Ordered, That the first and final account
of George A. Calvert, administrator c. t.
a. of C. A. Calvert, deceased, be passed
Ordered, That Tabitha Mullkin, be ap-
pointed administrator of B. D. Mullikin,
QeCedStu. 1eHdlty VI Uouu Stoo, anu
that John Peach and John c. Jones be
appointed appraisers.
Ordered, That the last will and tesla
mentary of Frances Ridgway, deceased,
be adm tilted to probate, and letters ties
tamentary be granted to Ellen A. Ridg
way. Penalty of bond 500, to be ap
proved.
Ordered, That Joseph S. Wilson, guar
dian to Robert and Mary Fletcher. pay tc
their father, Robert Fletcher, all inter
est due to them to date for their support
and maintenance.
Ordered, That T. Van Clagett, admin
istrator Of Julia A. Brown, deceased, bt
authorized to accept 5000 as full casl
surrender value of policy No. 1898 of thu
Maryland Life Insurance Company il
favor of Julia A. Brown, the beneficiary
named therein
Adjourned until May 9th, 1902.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
Road Commissioners.

There was a regular meeting of the Road
Commissioners Tuesday with Il full Board
in attendance. The following accounts
were passed:
Richard F. Brown, 18th district, SIG
George P Bewley and John E. Bewley,
1st district, 5000; William H. Owens, 10th
district, $es97; Marcellus Rrhty 1st dis
trict, So; Jonathan P. Hopkins, l4ah dis
trict, 81 so; j. P. Hopkins, 18th district,
1894; Thomas Alexander. 9th district,
81; M. L. Hurd, 3rd district, $6.SS
Christopher Hayes, 3rd district, 81 so; L,
T. H. Dale, sth district, 81; Walter J.
Dixon, 9th district, So; William Under
wood, 9Th district, So; Joseph Wyviil,
3rd district, IS; William Newman, 9th
district, 4; c. J. koiby, 13lh district
$3.50.
Ordered That the contract for building
two abutments to bridge over Ester.
Branch, East Hyattsville, be awarded to
George N. Walker for the sum Of $1,000.
Ordered, That the Road Trustees APP
pointed by the old Board surrender to the
Trustees appointed by this Board all
tools in their possession belonging to the
county.
Adjourned until April a2nd. 1902.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
Items from Glendale.

Appropriate Arbor Day exercises took
place at the public schools of Glendale
and Seablook. A fine program was
gwen i'll der the direction of their teachers,
Misses Henaut, Blandford and Cook,
after which the outdoor exercises were
held, such as planting II ees and flowers.
take great pleasure in stating that Mr.
Sheppard has located a grist and saw mill
at Glendale. The public has felt the
need of such for long time. We hope
he will be well patronized.
Your humble correspondent takes great
pleasure in announcing the coDvalescence
of our congenial townsman, DR.. Edgar
Mahan, who, sometime since, was com
PEELED by his employer to be vaccinated
or forfeit his office; his long spell of sick
ness was the result and at one time his
life was in imminent danger.
An interesting program will be rendered
at the Glendale school, Of which due
notice will be given.
Mr.. Alex. Nixon, who was taken i'll last
Xmas and confined to his room all the
winter, is once more out and at work
There is some talk of organizing a de-
batting club at Glendale. Perhaps no
form Of entertainment is so universally
popular, refining, instructive and gener-
ally satisfying as those of a literary and
musical character. After an evening
spent in the parlor of a friend where reel
tations, reading, music, dialogues and
tableaux have been the form of entertain
ment, with what healthy feeling of sat
isfaction one returns home. There is no
lingering of regrets over time wasted; no
sting Of conscience over indulgences
which ones inner monitor has branded as
wrong; no mental debate over the doubt
full question, was it right" none of those
uneasinesses or "thorns in the flesh"
which dist urb the sleep at night, bob up"
the first thing on awakening in the morn
ing and, perhaps, give one an occasional
prod in the conscience for nothing special
is to be done and Dame Gossip" is made
the mistress of the hour Why, then, do
we not have more literary and musical
programs to brighten and make beneficial
our homes? 1t is not for want of an
abun DAFT supply of choice literature to
suit the occasion nor lack of talent to
render the selections. And then l leave
the question to be answered by any one
who may take an interest in the matter.
We should have debating clubs and must
cal entertainments and hope the public
schools will all adopt the idea of debating
club form in their respective schools.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
BREEITIES.

There will be meeting Of the Road
Commissioners on Tuesday next
Miss Henrietta Win gate spent Sunday
with friends at Owings' St alton, Calvert
county.
-Messrs. c. Eds aud L. Allen Smith,
of Washington, spent last Sunday at their
old home.
MIR. James Lowe, Of Washington,
spent last Sunday with his sister, Mrs. W.
Tilden Davis
MIR. Roger Brooke, of Washington,
spent last Sunday with his father at the
Marlboro House.
Rev. Richa I'd T. Kerfoot, Rector Of
st. Johns Parish, this county, called at
our sanctum on Tuesday.
Services will be held at ST. Barnabas'
Church, near Iceland, on Sunday next at
4 O. clock p. m. by Rev. J. A. Spechl.
Miss Mary L. Wilson returned last
Thursday from an attended visit to rela-
tives in Richmond and Louisa county,
Va.
Mr.. Charles j. Hill has gone to
Seattle it'll the purpose of locating there
in business. We wish him abundant sue
cess.
The saddle horse which was ra Allied
at the Marlboro House on Saturday last
was won by Mr.. James A. Sweeney, If
Groom.
The PatuXent Planters Club will
meet at the home of Mr.. Mr.. Upton B.
Brooke, on Tuesday, April 22nd, 1902. at
O'Clock P. NJ.
Misses Mamie and Evelyn Ridgway,
of Washington, spent last Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A.
Ridgway, of this town.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Montgomery County Grange No. will
meet at Liberty Grove Grange Hall,
Thursday, April 9th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Republican convention to nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress from the
Fifth Congressional District will be held
at Chesapeake Beach on May LIST. The
primaries will take place to morrow.
The son and namesake of the Rev.
William c. Butler, together with his wife,
| sailed Wednesday on S. S. Germania from
| New York. Mr.. Butler has position as
civil engineer for several years with D.
G. White & Co who have contract with
the Yerkes Trolley Co., of London.
MIR. Wesley Perric, near Westwood,
died of heart failure, on the 2Sth of March
| He was buried at Emmanuel Church,
Easter Sunday morning, services being
conducted by Rev. J. B. Hupman. The
deceased was in his I'D year. Mr.. Perrie,
lived here several years with Mr.. J. Ben
son Perre, his brother.
James Harvey, of this county,
who was found in an unconscious
condition in the Anacostia freight yards
last Wednesday morning, where he is
supposed to have been struck by train,
died at the Washington Asylum Hospital
Tuesday. James Loveless, railroad
hand, discovered Harvey on the tracks
and notified the police
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Roeal ano 1]ersonal.
County Commissioners.

There was regular meeting of the
County Commissioners Tuesday with a
full Board in attendace. The following
orders were passed:
Ordered, That the report of r. n. Ryon,
Treasurer on account of levy 1901, be
adopted subject to revision and correc-
ton bv John T. Fisher, clerk.
Ordered, That NJ. L. Hurd be paid the
sum of So for pine wood furnished Court
House.
Ordered, That the sum of 800 be offer
ed as a reward for the apprehension and
conviction of the parties who set fire to
the different buildings in Aqnasco dis
trict.
Ordered, That the resignation of B. J.
Tippt', constable for Brandywine dis
trict, be accepted.
Adjourned until May 9th, 1902.
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More Local Bills Signed.

Amending the charter of Hyattsville.
Relating to Surrattsvilie, Prince
Georges county.
Amending liqnor law of Prince Georges
county.
Incorporating the Laurel and Brookville
Railway Company.
Incorporating the Hyattsville Loan and
Trust Company.
Regulating the sale of liquor at Chesa-
peake Junction.
Amending road law of Prince Georges
county.
Appropriating $4,000 to the Maryland
Agricultural College.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy The sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from rep
utable physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken internal
ly and is made in Toledo, o., by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-04-18

FACH Department supplied with the
~ most modern and approved apparatus.
Practical work emphasized in all Depart
ments. Graduates qualified at once to en-
ter upon lifcs work; graduates in Mechani
cal Engineering and Chemistry this year all
secured positions upon graduation. Board
ing department supplied with all modern
Improvements Bath Rooms, Closets,
Steam Heat and Gas; Tuition, Books, Heat,
Light, Washing, Board, Medical Atten-
dance 8154 for scholastic year. Cat
alogue giving full particulars. sent on APP
plication. Daily s;t::ltoLy 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 23rd. Early
application necessary for admittance.
R. W. SYLVESTER,
President MARYLAND Agricultural College
August 10TH 190l-SW.
5 !; a: + NJ s4 TAnhorr, Statesmen.
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DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
J. T. HUTCHINs, President,
Jos. S. WILSON, Secretary.
John H. Mitchell, F. H. Darnell,
Louis F. DERRICK, John B. Gray,
S. E. F. Palmer, DR.. Geo. w. Dorsey
Mr.. JOHN NJ. TALBERT will give his per
sonal attention to the inpection of all
Tobacco consigned to US.
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FoRSA1r.

NRADE HEREFORD BULL CALV ELS
VI and Yearlings, at reasonable rates.
Apply to
FREDERICK SASSCER,
Upper Marlboro Md.
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TED-TRUSTWORTHY AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen and ladies' to travel for responsible
established house in Maryland. Monthly $65 and
expenses. Position steady. Reference. Enclose
elf-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Depl.' K. Chicago.
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Maryland Commission Agency,
OF BALTIMORE CITY,


For the Sale of TOBACCO, GRAIN,
WOOL, LIVE STOCK, PEAS,
PEACHES and FARM
PRODUCE gen
orally.
226 SOUTH CHARLES ST.
BALTIMORE, BALTIMORE.
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N1ANTED-TRUSTWO AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to trave. tor responsible.
established house in Maryland. Monthly $65 and
expenses. Position steady. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The Domiri6s
Company Dept "R" Chica1o.
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REPORT OF THE AIMS HOUSE COMMITTEE.
We, the Committee appointed to visit
the Aims House, found everything in
good sanitary condition, with the excep-
ton of few needed repairs that should
be attended to Immediately, and found
they were well cared for white males,
3 white females, colored males, 3 col
ored females Found one male inmate,
in our opinion, is not safe to remain and
should be removed to some asylum. Farm
in good condition. We found Mr.. Beall
and wife are very competent persons for
the position and have kept everything in
a business way.
j. NJ T. MARTIN,
JAMES L. PUMPHREY,
CHARLES HARDIN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06

The friends of George +. Campbell
in this county will regret to learn of his
being implicated in the murder of Pete
Babb, at Johnson City, Sunday. Re
ports from there are very meagre, and
except for the fact that Campbell says
he can prove his innocence, very little
is known of the affair. -Greeneville
Democrat.
WANTED-Any energetic lady or gen-
tleman in Washington county desiring
to make from 50. 90 to $40. 90 per day in
permanent, respectable business, to
address SOUTHERN Book Co.,
800 N. College St., Nashville, Tenn.
In few days Rev. John r. Herndon
will receive the first edition of his new
book, "Bible Studies on Christian Bap-
tism, from a publishing house in Rich
mond, Many of the readers of THE
COMET will be interested in the above
announcement, and such as desire to
possess the book can secure copies at
j. W. Cass' 1t will be published in
two bindings, paper and cloth, at 20
and so cents respectively. The work
has been highly spoken Of by eminent
authorities who have had an opportuni-
ty to examine the manuscripts and adj
vance sheets, and the authors friends
will be glad to see the work succeed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06
Ten Nights in a Bar Room.

Strange as it may seem one of last
seasons most successful theatrical at
fractions proved to be that old but ever
welcome temperance play, "Ten Nights
in a Bar Room" aides Moines, Iowa,
for instance, during the engagement of
Geo. i. Palmer's Company standing
room at every performance was the
rule. The Daily Register, one of Iowa's
leading papers, says "Palmer's Spec
tacular Production of Ten Nights in a
Bar Room delighted an overlooking
house at the Grand upon its opening
performance last night. 1t was a s. R,
o. house and the first one of the sea
son. The box Office had to be closed,
owing to the fact that all standing room
space was occupied. The large audi
ence was very appreciative and the APP
plause loud and numerous. This beau
tiful play has never been presented
here before on such q scale of grand
eur" This company comes to Opera
House tonight Tuesday 18th. Prices
20, 80 and rs cents,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06
Birthday Party,

Saturday afternoon, February LIST,
found happy, laughing group of little
children gathered at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Hodge, the occasion
being the eighth birthday of their eld-
est daughter, Mamie. At the close Of
the pleasant afternoon dainty refresh.
ments were served. Those present
were; Emma Lee Weller, Ruth and
Nellie Evans, Ruby Hodge, Grace Sea-
yer, Carrie Lee Sparks, Edith Tilson,
Mary McKeehan, Sauna Slaughter, Is
abel Wade, Bonnie and Nellie Bullock,
Fife and Pauline Crouch, Louise Mar
tain, Winnie Neurath, Maggie and
Gladys Linville, Fanny Brown, Mary
White, Kathleen and Annie Hodge.
Little Miss Mamie was the recipient
of many tokens from her little friends,
and as the shadows of the night fell
they wendell their ways to their several
homes, after wishing their little hostess
many happy returns of the day,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06
The Vendome Stock Co.

The Vendome Stock Company played
a return engagement at the Opera
House in this city last Monday night
and put on Because She Loved Him
&c." The play is rafting good COM
edy and the company is decidedly the
best, taken as whole, that ever played
in Johnson City and the large audience
frequently demonstrated its approval
by hearty and prolonged applause.
The burning of the Vendome theatre
in Nashville was great calamity, but
Johnson City theatre-goers are unit
in believing that it is an i'll wind that
blows us good.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06
Milton Shields Dead.

Milton Shields, who died at Green's
borO, N. c., Tuesday, was a brother of
Judge John X. Shields. The announce
ment of the death of Mr.. Shields will
be received with universal regret
throughout East Tennessee. His death
was quite unexpected, as he was in
good health up to few days before his
death. He contracted pneumonia dur
ing the recent cold spell and succumb-
ed to the disease His widow survives
him as the sole member of his family.
She was formerly Miss Rhoda King,
daughter of Judge J. M. King, of
Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-02-06
Change of MANAGERS.

John Sanders has rendered his resig-
nation as manager of the Watauga
Lighting and Power Co. and w. B.
Johnson has been selected to take the
place. The change will occur on the
Goth instant. Mr.. Sanders retires to
look after personal business. Mr.. John
son is young man, but has the bust
ness capacity to make himself valuable
to the company. He is now secretary
and treasurer of the johnson City
Foundry and Machine Co., aud has
filled the position creditably for several
years. His friends will be glad to
know that he will accept the new posi-
tion offered him.