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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
DEMOCRATIC CHANCES IN
1904.

The fact that a Democratic victory in
1904 would not clothe the party with leg
islative power may not be extremely
cheering to earnest Democrats, but it will
undoubtedly be an element of strength to
them in the campaign The chief use of
an opposition party is the cxertion OF
restraining Influence upon the party in
power. Tnis purpose has been very in
adequately served by the Democracy for
some years past. The party has been so
demoralized, so much in the habit OF be
ing defeated, that the dominant party has
ceased to entertaid Il VIII 'iesome appre-
hension of a reversal. A complete victo-
ry-control of both Houses Of Congress
and tue administration is not lndlspen-
sable to service Of great usefulness. Bad
legislation is not the normal product of a
politically divided Congress. The record
of the Congresses thus divided shows a
large output of good work and careful
abstinence from costly experiments.
The Democracy cannot win in 1901 with
out recruits from the Republican side of
the line. A reorganization that would
repel disaffected Republicans would have
the same effect upon conservative Demo-
Gratis. The two extremes of Organism
and Clevelandsm cannot be blended in
any platform or any candidate. They are
as inharmonious as the positive and mega
tive poles of galvanic battery. But it is
more probab Die every day that the South,
the strong hold of Democracy, having had
a surfeit of Organism, will unite with the
Northern Democracy on a platform that
will be acceptable to all Dem )crats
who are not incurably stricken through
with the virus of Populsm
The area Of discomfort inside of the Re-
publican party is wide. Ii the Dem 'crats
90 to the country on a platform that wins
back the Cleveland wing of the party and
does not put up any needless bis as'lnst
Republican recruits, the story OF 1895 may
be repeated by inversion. The millions
of returned boilers may be followed by
host of Republicans-not converted to
Democracy. bat intent on giving their
own party a little wholesome discipline.
And right here is where the fact that
Democratic victory would not put that
party in control Of legislation will be
helpful to the Democracy. Realizing that
the Senate will still be Republican in
spite of Democratic control Of the House
and the Presidency, Republicans who
wish to admonish their party will see
their opportunity 1t should not be diff
ticult task for the Democrats to win large
ly from the Republican ranks. But, in
order to do so, they must steer safe
course between free trade and extreme
protection. Republicans have no more
stomach for free trade than the conser
vative Democrats in 1896 and 1909 had for
free coinage - Washington Pest
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
AGAINST THE REEF TRUST.

The Government won decided victory
over the Beef combine Wednesday before
Judge p. S. Grosscup, in the United States
Circuit Court
The demurrer of the companies to At
torney-General Knox's bill of complaint,
which charged them with an illegal COM
bination and conspiracy in restraint of
trade, was overruled and the preliminary
injunction granted last May continues.
What the next move will be has not
been determined by counsel for the pa k
ers. AS soon as the reading of the de
cision was concluded, their attorney, j.
S. Miller, said he would take advantage
of the legal time to decide by the first
Monday in March, the date of opening
the next term of court
There are three lines of action open to
the companies. First, they may appeal
from the decision just rendered, taking
the questions raised by the demurrer into
the United States Court of Appeals Sc
cond, they may decide to argue the bill,
in which case testimony would be taken
by master in chancery for subsequent
trial on the question of fact involved :;
third, they may let the whole matter 60
by default, thus permitting he pending
Injunction to continue permanently. La
this event the Government may not pur-
sue the case further but may be satisfied
that dissolution of the agreements has
put an end to the wrongs inflicted upon
the public by the trust
Attorneys who have watched the case
from the beginning arc of the opinion
that they will contest Judge Grosscup's
decision in the court Of last resort.
Judge Grosscup, after comprehensive
summary of the charges in the Govern
ment's bill, stated that the companies de-
INJURED on the ground that their actions
had not been in violation of the Sherman
Anti Trust act, under which the proceed
ing was brought;t that construction Of this
act sustaining the bill of complaint would
be a violation of the Federal Constitution;
that the bill is multifarious and embraces
a misioinder of causes of action and per-
sons, and that finally the allegations and
charges are not suffi GENTLY specific. He
insisted that a case had been made out.
Federal District Attorney s. 81. Bethen
was particularly pleased that the court
sustained in every vital point the de6ni-
ton of Interstate commerce set forth by
him in his arguments on the demurrer
and subsequently in his briefs filed with
the court.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
TRUSTS AND PUBLICITY.

Some leading capitalists in the
group of captains Of industry, says
the Boston "G.obo,' concede tina:
congressional legislation may provide
for publicity of the doings of corpora
tions, but must stop there. al hough
the Standard Oil combination does not
want even that concession granted.
Congressman know the strong scnti-
ment in their states in favor OF statu-
tory restraint in these matters. They
are aware that laws are wanted which
the courts will recogniz. when APP
pealed to by those who feel that they
are being oppressed. The chief object
is to do away with the present system
Of fatoritism between shippers by rail
and Of extorting exorbitant prices for
the necessaries of life The sooner
this sentiment is respected the better
it will be for the country and for the
party. in power.
The idea of forcing the trust to
publish detailed accounts Of their
transactions is not new. There is
such publicity already by raiirold, in
surancc, banking and other corpora
tions. The corp ,ra'ions which are
working for the public god Al rx-
panding the industries of the Country
in manner that private enterprise
could not accomplish and wLose acts
are optn to pubic in~p'c ion a'e not
afraid of new laws. Il, Is the cotnbi-
nations which can and do defy exist
ing statutes and water their stock
with reckless disregard OF the investor
and the public that stands in fear OF
new legislation. In other words, it is
the corporations or combinations OF
of capitalists which merely gamble in
commodities at the expense Of consum.
ers that need the strong arm OF the
law to restrain them. The dire pre-
dictions Of this class relative TO "lis'
turbing our great i'u~. ness prosperity
should not worry anyone. They are not
part Of that prosperity. They &C
not help build up the republic; theil
aim is to juggle and confuse leglti
mate business.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20


with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health ard comfort
wherever lie goes.
TO the consurlPtivc he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
70 al weak and sicklg
children IL gives rich and
Strengthening food.
TO thin and pale persons
re give; rev firm flesh and
.-iC!n rel bod.
Ch.Ilr>s who first saw the
Il man with the fish arc now
grown up and have children
Of Their own.
II sttc..ds fer SCOTS Emul-
sion of p:;re col liver ola
delightful food and a natural
5on;c for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
:c5e4l5 Peal Street, New York.
SOC, and $l.OO; all druggists.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
MIR. GAINES FOR LEADER.

There has been some talk in Washing
ton during the past few days that dark
h orse for the House minority leadership
might be forthcoming in the person Of
Hon. John Wesley Gaines, of Tennessee.
one of the best-known and most active
members on the Democratic side. He is
completing his third term and has been
reelected to the Fifty-eight Congress.
Mr.. Gaines said recently that he was in
no sense candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Speaker, which carries
with it party leadership on the floor. He
an nounced that he was for John Sharp
Williams, of Mississippi. II work here
at my desk every day." he said, land work
hard, but it is not done with any thought
of personal aggrandizement. l fight for
what believe to be right and perform
what conceive to be my duty to my con
stituents.'
It is a fact, generally re recognized on both
sides, that Mr.. Gaines has less flicully
in securing recognition from the Speaker
than any other Democrat on the floor
COL Henderson, this session as well as
last, has repeatedly shown his high re
gard for the aggressive Tennesseean, who
is ready and fearless debater, and never
fails to get his views before the country.
His success in catching the Speakers eye,
when his minority colleagues have failed
in the effort, naturally has given him
much prominence. Republicans freely
admit that Mr. Gaines handles himself we'll
in running debate Be has had frequent
combats with the majority gladiators
without being worsted. He is unquestion
ably sincere, however, in his statement
that he is not candidate for the leader
ship. From the beginning Of the contest
he has been an active supporter OF Mr..
| Williams.
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
GOOD BABIES
are always
HEALTHY BABIES.

If your child isn't good,
then it is not well-that's
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
No. o9l7 Equity.

mo. SJl| Equ!ty
ORDERED this 18th day of February,
~ 1908. by the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges county, in Equity. that the sale
of the property mentioned in these pro
ceedings, made and rep 'rted by Pail. W.
Chew, Attorney, be ratiti I'd and confirmed
unless cause To The contrary be shown on
or before the 1th day of March, 1903; pro-
vided copy of this ord'r b.. inserted in
some newspaper published in sail Prince
GEORGES Cuuutv once Il week for three
successive weeks fore the III day OF
March, 1903.
The report states the amount Of the sale
to be 800.
JAMES B. BELT,
Clerk Of Circuit Court for p. G. Co., Md.
True copy-test JAMES B. BELT, Cler k.
February 18th, 1903-4w.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
Foa Rrxr.

OLA KSMITH SHOP ANDS
ID DWELLING at Mullikin's
Station, Md. Good Stand -
Address,
FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY co,
Mitchcllville, Md.
Feb 10, l903-1m
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
> ACRES
OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,

located on the road leading from Surratts
to the woodward, a. lining the lands
now or formerly owned by Miss Ellen
Daingerfield and William W. Fowler.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third cash and the bala in equal
installments Of one, two and three years,
or all cash as the purchaser may elect;
the deferred payments to bear interest
from the day of sale and to be secured to
the satisfaction of the undersigned. These
terms may be modified and portion of
the purchase money may remain on mort
gage if deemed advisable. A cash deposit
of 5000 will he required at the time of
sale on the first named parcel and 500 on
the second described tract. For further
particulars apply t"
PHIL II. TUCK,
Attorney named in Mortgage,
207 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md.
January Both. 1903-ts.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-02-20
ORDER OF RAr1r1cAr1oN.
PHIL. w. CHEW, Attorney.
VS..
THOMAS BROOKE.

In THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PRINCE
GEORGE 5 COUNTY. SITTING IN Equity.
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
CITY PAYING BOYS
FOR PICKING COCKSPURS
Squad of Fifteen at Work in Park Extension Re-
ceiVing SO Cents Day

A force of fifteen white boys. who's
ages run all the way from IL years to
II, is hard at work in the Park Tx
tension picking cockspurs. The young
sters are not doing the work for cxer-
else, but are each receiving so cents a
day from the city.
Every year there are millions of cock
spurs on the parade ground, and every
year those who wear low-quartered
shoes, and have occasion to go through
the place, complain. The biggest howl
comes from the fair sex. Their dresses
are splendid lodging places for the
spurs, and open work hose and COCK
spurs don't mingle without trouble fol-
lowing. And so the streets and lanes
department is trying to exterminate the
troublesome cockspur.
The original idea was to have the
boys pull the cockspurs up by the roots,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
LABOR'S GALA DAY.
continued from Tenth Page.

Continued from Tenth Page.
Men Only--G. Beall. first; w. l.. Quin-
nan, second; w. S. Harris, third.
Fat Mans Race-W. f. Hicks, first;
Charles Toussaint, second; Dan Boran,
third.
Two-mile Bicycle Race, for Boys Un-
der 15-John Lubs, first prize.
Two-mile Bicycle Race, for Amateurs
Henry Roberts, first; Nick Brewer,
second; George Monro, third.
TwO-rnile Bicycle Race, for Union
Men Only--W. S. Harris, first Thomas
Brit, second; S. Bevill, third.
Greasy Pole-Robert Eady, first; John
Thomas, second.
Greasy Pig-Caught by Reddie Red
den.
All of the prize winners were given
orders for the prizes.
At night the beach became deserted
and the large crowd gathered on the
dancing pavilion and in the dining hall.
A beautiful moonlight night, a breeze
just brisk enough to insure against
mosquitoes and make dancing pleas
ant, added to the attractions of a good
floor and excellent music.
1t was midnight when the last train
left Tybee. 1t consisted of sixteen
coaches filled to overlooking with tired
but happy picnickers.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
AT The THEATER

The sale of seats for THE Everlast-
ing Devils Auction" Friday and Sat
urday nights and Saturday matinee,
will open tomorrow morning. Manager
Yale gives five reasons why the Dew
lis Auction is the best piece of the
atrical property on the stage:
First, it has been on the road con-
tinually for twenty-one seasons.
Second. it has always pleased it's
many thousands of patrons throughout
the country.
Third, it has always been kept up to
the times with novelties and innova-
tons, making it each season a new per-
Torrance. simply retaining the old
name as a trade mark,
Fourth, it has never presented any
thing to offend and caters to the ladies
and children.
Fifth, the threater-g going public are
always sure of enjoying pleasant
evenings entertainment and seeing
what the management advertises.
The Devils Auction" is now in its
[ twenty second edition. Mr. Yale has
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

but few roots yielded and the boys are
really engaged in plucking cockspurs.
They wear gloves. at least a majority
of them do, and are kept hard at work
from a. m. until >. m. Two fore
men direct the work of the boys and
an average of four wagonloads a day
are picked. They are carried to the
crematory site, where they are burned.
A large force of boys, divided into
two squads picking the spurs is quite
a novelty. and ii is contended by those
who know something about cockspurs
that their labor is being wasted. Some
of those connected with the Park and
Tree Commission say that the cockspur
picking squad is a farce and that no
good results can possibly be derived
from what Is being done. A member of
Council stated last night that the city's
money is being thrown away by the
employment of the boys, and that he
will direct the attention of the Mayor
to the uselessness of the work. Here
tofore the cockspurs have been cut
down by moving machine.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
CHEST OF SILVER FOR
RETIRING A. C. /. OFFICIAL

Mr.. C. r. Knight, the retiring en-
gineer of roadway Of the Atlantic
Coast Line, was complimented yester-
day by the employees Of his department
with the gift of very handsome chest
of table silver. The service included
thirty pieces. and was inclosed in an
oak case, bearing silver plate, in
scribed as follows: "Presented to e.
r. knight, Engineer of Roadway OF
the Atlantic Coast Line. by the EN-
ployes OF the Roadway Department. /"
The presentation was made at the
Office. Mr.. T. L. Morton. one of the
assistant engineers, acting as spol1es-
man. All of the Office force was in
attendance. Mr.. Knight was entirely
taken by surprise, and expressed his
appreciation of the gift very warmly.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
FOREST CITY CANTON
UNIFORMS HERE THIS WEEK

Word has been received by Mr.. James
Van Berschot announcing that the uni
forms for the Forest city Canton, No.
/, of Odd Fellows, have been shipped
from Cincinnati, and that they will
arrive some time within the next few
days. There are twenty-seven new uni
forms in the consignment, and all are
made according TO the most approved
designs. and are Of the best material
throughout. When they arrive the
Forest city Canton viii be equipped IN
a style equal 10 that OF any other can
ton in the country. The canton Is In
good condition, and the greatest in
terest displayed Ia It's work.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
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AT A CHARMING DINNER
Miss Anna Bell VIII Be the Hostess
This Evening.

,u.s Anna Bell VIII Be the Hostess
This Evening.
The members of the younger set will
:. entertained in very delightful
fashion to-day by Mr.. and Mrs. c,
q Reu, who will give a dinner party
- their summer home at the Isle of
rJooa for their daughter Miss Anna
pell The girls invited will go out to
,na Isle of Hope this morning, will be
entertained informally at luncheon,
and will spend the afternoon with their
voung hostess. The other members of
.ba marty will go out in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Bell and Miss Bells
auests at dinner will be Miss Kate Bell
Miss Lilah Carmichael, Miss Gladys
cirardeau, Miss Nora Edmonston, Miss
caroline Clay, Miss Lucy Dancy, Miss
neborah Adams, Miss Alberta WILLY,
Miss Elizabeth Krenson, Miss Anna
TIunter. Miss Lily LYMAN, Miss Eloise
Lyman, Mr.. Charles g. Barney, Jr,
~ WAYNE Warfield, Mr.. Isaac Minis,
NJ Lyman Wilcox, Mr.. Garrard
Taines Mr.. William Rankin, Mr.
rIaude Girardeau, Mr.. Dawson Wylly,
NJ Tracy G. Hunter, Jr., Mr.. Moul-
trie Lee, Jr., and Mr.. Larcombe Schley.
The table will be decorated with
-,oidenhair fern, and that flower Of
the season, goldenrod. For place cards
tbere will be Gibson heads, arranged
a. that the Gibson men will fall ito
the girl, and the studies of girls to
The young people at home for the
HOLIDAYS. whose summers are usually
an gay. have had rather dull sea-
son and to-day's event is doubly well
came coming, in the midst of the prep
sration for school, as a sort of fare
well to vacation pleasures.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
RAPID INCREASE OF
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Reports show Gain Throughout the
Entire state.

Entire state.
Mr.. William H. Leopold grand keeper
of records and seals for the knights of
Pythias in the domain of Georgia has
nearly completed his report of the va
rlous lodges throughout the state, and
the result, as far as it has gone, is
very encouraging. OF the 1919 lodges in
the state, ninety-one reported for the
half year ending on June 80. and these
reports show a net increase of 597
Knights. Only twenty-three lodges
have reported any decrease, and this
is so small that the total is not ef-
fected to any great extent. Much of
the decrease is due to members dying
or owing to their removal to other
states.
Seven lodges in Savannah have re-
ported, including the Uniform Rank,
showing total membership of $50, and
a. net increase of forty-seVen since the
first of the year. All of the lodges are
in a flourishing condition and several
new members will be initiated in the
near future.
The total membership in the state, as
far as reported, is GALS, and fully two
thirds of this number will be found
south of a line drawn through Macon.
The greatest strength of the Pythians,
outside of Savannah being in the
southwest section of the state. New
lodges are being established as rapid
ly as the state officials can care for
them, and when the yearly report is
made out more decided increase will
be shown. Steps are already under
way for organizing lodge of Pythians
at Social Circle.
The report of the Endowment Rank
for the year ending July / also shows
decided increase. The membership of
the rank of July l, 1902, was $3.50,
and on July 1, 1908, it had increased
to 62,195, showing a net gain through
out the country of 4,026. OF this entire
increase ia have been gained between
March 81 and June 80. The claims paid
out by the Endowment Rank in Geor-
gla since February. 1901, to September.
1903, amount to 1921, 500. OF this amount
$2l 800 has been paid in Savannah alone.
The statistics for the Uniform Rank
have not been compiled in full, but as
far as the work has progressed there
is healthy increase shown, the Uni
form Rank keeping pace with the other
departments.
At meeting of the Forest CITY
Lodge, No. l, held at Pythian Castle
last night, the knights degree was
conferred on several members. Manv
matters OF regular routine increase
were also transacted.