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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
County Commissioners.

There was regular meeting of the
a full Board present. The following
orders were passed:
Ordered, That Drs. John E. Sansbury
and Marene D. Humes be appointed to
Wiedman now confined in the county
Jail.
Ordered, That Joseph Carter, now con-
fined in the county Jail be discharged, it
having been shown he is not insane.
Ordered, That DR.. N. A. Ryon be paid
the sum of SIS for post morten examina-
tions, omitted in levy 1903.
Ordered, That the pension of Mary
Jackson be paid W. r. Lee Manning.
Ordered, That the Clerk of this Board
pay Election Certificates, levy 1904.
Ordered, That John P. Turner and
John T. Burch each be paid the sum of
$12 for one day examining road in Lau
rel district.
Ordered, That in the matter of the or
der passed by this Board August 4, 1908,
allowing the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company to put in telephone
in the Clerk of the Circuit Court room.
be rescinded
Ordered, That the personal assessment
of 5000, 18th district of L. S. Perkins be
stricken off the assessment books.
Ordered, That John H. Brooke, 9th
district, be allowed insolvening on 1915
improvements, year 1904, and the same
be stricken off the assessment books of
1904.
Ordered, That in the matter of opening
the public road in Laurel district, run
ming from the Sandy Springs road to the
furnace road and known as the old fur
mace road, be surveyed by the County
Surveyor of Prince Georges county and
report to this board August 10Th, 1904.
Adj burned until August 10Th 1904.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Reduced Rates to Toronto.

On account of the Friends General
Conference to be held at Toronto, Ont,
August 10 to 10, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell round-trip tick
cts to Toronto and return from all sta
tions on its lines, on August 8, 10, and II,
at reduced rates. Tickets will be good to
return until August 81, inclusive.
Forest Lodge No. I. O. o. F., will
give their Annual Excursion to Chesa-
peake Beach on August 18th, 1904 Don't
miss being with the boys on this Excur-
sion
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, insignifi-
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the death
penalty. 1t is wise to have Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salve ever handy. It's the best
Salve on earth and will prevent fatality
when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and Piles
threaten. Only CSC, at W. l. Wolff &
Co.'S.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Working Night Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only CSC per box. Sold by VIM. I. Wolff
& Co.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05

The kind the babies like DR.. Fair
ney's Teething Syrup. Once used moth
ng else will take its place. No narcotics
in it.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05

Summer complaint is very dangerous
disorder of babies. Dr.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup prevents and cures it.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
For SALE.

100 acres of Woodland in Mellwood dis
i trict near Chesapeake Beach Railroad
about 1 mile from Richie Station. Low
price. Apply at once to
WILSON & CLAGETT,
Attorneys for Owners,
Upper Marlboro, Md.
June 10th, 1904-4t.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
JOSEPH S. WILSON. T. VAN CLAt
WILSON g. CLAGETT,

Att0rneys=at=Law,
OFFICES:
Upper Marlboro, Md, and Rooms, GA,
215 and 216 Jenifer Building,
Cor. 18th and D Sts., N. W.
Washington, D. G.
One member of the firm will be in the
Washing ton offices Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday, on other days both will be
in Upper Marlboro.
Telephone Connections.
January 22nd, 19O4-1y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05

Have your Job Printing done at
The ENQUIRER office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
LIFE STAKED ON ELECTION.
Negro Will Leap From Eads Bridge II
Parker Is Chosen President.

II. Louis, Aug. 27A novel wager.
with death MS its stake. has been
made by two negro politicians Of this
city, one wagering 81 on the election
Of Parker. the other pledging himself
TO commit suicide by jumping off the
Eads bridge IN case Roosevelt is de
feated. After one Of the negroes had
deposited the tive dollar wager the
other signed this:
70 all who shall see these presents,
greeting: Know ye that |. Amerle
Pates, being III good health and in my
right mind do hereby solennly prom.
ise, with God as my witness. to end
my earthly existence by leaping from
the middle span Of Eads bridge into
the Mississippi river below one week
(seven days. after the presidential elec
ton in November A d. 1904 il Theo
dore Roosevelt. Republican nominee. Is
defeated to iii the office Of president
of the United states Of America fol
the coming four years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Akron, o.. Aug "a pr Charles T.
II Wilgohs, aged 100 years and eighl
months, has died here He was Of re
marketable mental and physical vitalit,
until week ago and was able to walk
for miles He was born III Denmark
in 1903. His father was a doctor ii
the German army and he followed
the German army in the same capac
ity He enlisted IN the cause Of Pol
ish Independence and was wounded
four times ii the battle Of Ostrolanka
In 1877 lie went With an arctic explor
ing expedition ia 4 sailing vessel. He
came to America later and spent most
Of bis years practicing medicine IN
Doylestown, o.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Oyster Bay u T.. Aug. 2T Taking
advantage 81 Tie faet that no engale-
ments were Looked the president and
Mrs Roosevelt accompanied ~ two be
their sons, went foF q long horseback
ride, returning 70 Sycamore Hill only
~ time FOR luncheon Business was
deferred until afternoon During the
next three 81 four days tie president
win put tue finishing touches on his
letter Of acceptance It probably VIII
be placed ID the hands OF a printer on
Sept The letter VIII contain ap-
proximately 10000 words. The date
Of its publication has not yet been de-
termined definitely, but 1t very likely
will be on Monday, Sept IL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
STATESE0R0 LYNCHING.
Court Appointed by Governor Terrell
Begins Investigation.

Savannah, Ca, Aug. - The court
Of inquiry appointed by Governor Ter
rell to inquire into the action of the
military al Statesboro has begun It's
session. The first witness was Lien
tenant Colonel w L. Grayson, in com
mand of the First regiment Of infantry
when troops were ordered to States
boro He told Of receiving orders t
send the troops and Of his dispatching
first company ana then 4 regiment
The regiment got 70 Statesboro tof
late.
Captain Il NJ Hitch. who command
ed the troops at Statesboro, testified
that his orders We're to work in con
junction with fhe sheriff and the judge
He gave his experience as a military
man IN connection with riot duty HI
said the situation at Statesboro wa;
very quiet Just before the mob formed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
Veteran EnainsernI REUNION.

Cortland. y. S. Aug. y The thirty
fourth annual reunion Of the engineers
brigade, Army Of the Potomac, has
been held here President Z. NJ Sea.
cord Of Cortland presided The I'D
dress Of welcome was made By Judge
J. II Egleston Of Cortland and the re.
Spouse BY George a. Hunter Of Com
pany i, New York city The annual
report was read BIZ Secretary Samuel
=. Williams Of Rochester, N. Y. OF
fieers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows; President Levi Garfield
Of Geneva, n. "; secretary and treas.
urer, Samuel b. Williams of Roches-
ter n. Y. They were authorized to
select the vice president
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
TRYING TO END STRIKE.
Several Conferences Held In Chicago
clerqynen Interested.

Several Conferences Held In Chicago.
clergynen Interested
Chicago. Aug. ~ Union leaders and
PACKERS conferred with the committee
appointed by lie city council 70 seek
terms OF settlement for the stockyards
strike. Separate sessions were ar.
ranged. President Donnelly Ct the
butcher worlSmen Matthew Carr Of the
Allied Trades conference board and
Organizer John J, Fitzpatrick Of the
Glieago Federation Of Labor were Sc
iected 70 represent the unions. Presi-
dent Donnelly was hopeful. In spite
q al that has been said he asserted,
believe the packers are weary Of
ilghting US and will be willing to agree
to termsp
The packers gathered at the Offices
Of Nelson Morris q Co. where a con
ference on the proposed attempt to
settle the strike by the aldermen was
discussed. The conference was a pri-
Nate one, but Alderman Thomas Carey
was admitted and remained for all
most an hour Others who attended
We're 4. Connors. Armour u Co t. X.
Wilson, Nelson Morris 4 Co; Edward
Iiiden, Libby. Mcneil & Libby; At
torney Evans Of Swift & Co. and At
torney Jrion Of Armour & co.
Eight Catholic clergymen, led by the
Rev. Edward Kelly Of st. Cecllia's
church. have held conference with
President Donnelly Several Of the
clergymen had come from other cities.
After comforting with the Rev. Father
Kelly they decided to offer their serv-
Ices toward settlement Of tile strike
e was reported that In other cities
great suffering was resulting from the
strike. No word Of the outcome Of
the conference was given out.
In reply to an invitation to speak in
Chicago on should Negroes Become
Strike Breakers'?' Booker I. Wash
ington has sent a declination, saying
previous engagements prevent his ap.
pearance here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Antwerp. Belgium, Aug. q The oil
tanks at IIOboken, three miles from
here. contalningabout 26,500,000 gallons
of petroleum. are ablaze, together with
all the sheds, wagons aud parapheF
MALTA The fire started it the Russal
company's tanks through the ignition
Or escaping gas, and the flames quickly
spread % the standard OH company.
tanks A high wind famed the fire
Troops are assisting the firemen to 10
calize the coniiagration Seven work
men persisted in the fire and only tvs
out Of forty tanks escaped The loss i,
estimated at S1.250,OO0
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
IT'S A
WONDERFUL
REMEDY
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY
Local Druggists Guarantee
It's Efficacy or Make
No Charge

We want everybody suffering from
any disorder Of the stomach, bowels or
liver to call at our store and get full
size bottle Of Seven Banks great
German stomach and liver regulator.
As an evidence Of good faith, we ask
deposit Of so cents but If after taking
according to directions the remedy
does not accomplish all that is claimed,
return the empty Or partly used bottle
and your money win be cheerfully
handed back.
We could not afford to make guar
antce Of this kind, were we not positive
of our position. "seyen Barks' is not
an untried remedy. It has been on the
market for 50 years with astonishing
success.
There is no remedy on earth that
keeps its friends longer than Seven
Banks There are thousands Of Amer-
lean families never without bottle,
nor have they been without for 20
years. Grandmothers, mothers and
children are all enthusiastic in their
praise. Don't postpone calling for a
bottle. You will not regret it.
Red Cross Pharmacy,
100 North Main st.. Barre, Vermont,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
FIRE SCARE IN HARTFORD.
Tenement District Has Marrow Is
cane From Destruction.

Hartford, Conn. Aug 27-An incil
lent blaze around the smokestack On
the old stone arsenal on Front street
occupied by the wood saving plant 81
the Mason Coal company, led to 4 BAD
fire scare in this city, and only the mi.
mediate calling ont Of all fire fighting
apparatus prevented conaagration. a
strong wind was blowing. ana Eve min
utes after the fire was first noticed tie
entire arsenal was ia flames and
brands were settling in cloud over
adjacent property
4 brick building near BY, occupied BY
the Hartford building Finishing com
pany, and dozen tenement houses
were soon ablaze, the occupants ia botl
Instances having to run for their lives
the workmen losing even their tools
The tiremen abandoned the arsenal and
the brick building. Of which only TIE
walls stand, centering their attention
on the tenement house property. which
was saved, although several roofs were
burned through.
Twoscore or more Of the tenants
were taken out by policemen and fire
men, and several times officers entered
smoke filed houses in search OF babies
which mothers thought they had left
behind. The fire losses fail Oh the
Mason Coal company aud the finishing
company and total upward Of $4,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
In the Hands Of . Receiver.

New York, Aug 2T George II.
Beach 4 lawyer Of Jersey city. has
been appointed receiver for the Inter
national Mercantile agency Of New
York city by Vice Chancellor Garrison.
The application for the receiver was
made by John Enright Of Jersey CITY
on behalf Of certain stockholders Of
the concern. The petition for the ap.
pointment Of receiver alleged that
the company was insolYent in that its
liabilities were upward Of $4,000 ana
its assets not more than 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
HILL ATT HEADQUARTERS.
Has Long Conference With Executive
Chairman Sheehan.

Has Long Conference With Executive
Chairman Sheehan.
New York. Aug. p David B. Hi
was again ia the city and saw NUM-
her OF state aud national politicians
He had long conference with Chair
man sheehan Of the national executive
committee and be also was at the
Democratic state headquarters
Chairman Sheehan took active charge
OF affairs IL the executive rooms md
received steady stream 81 politicians
from New York as we'll as from otler
states.
Colonel Henry Wa1terson 81 the Lou
isville Courier Ionrnal was 1T head
quarters. conferring with Vice Chair
man De Lancey NicoH and Secretary
Woodson regarding the coming conven,
tion Of Democratic editors in New York
city Mr.. Watierson and other prom
inent Democratic newspaper men have
taken an active interest hi this mat
ter Herman Ridder of the New Work
en- Staats 1eitnng Charles w KNAPP
of the So Louis Republic and other
members Of tie committee having
charge Of the arrangements have no.
titled the national committee that they
Will 10 their utmost 70 assist in max.
ing tile convention a suecess
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Binghamton, M H. Aug. n. Covered
with dust and having other marks Of
a long journey. the Twentythird and
Twenty seventh batteries, from For
Ethan Allen Vermont marched into
Sidney, Delaware county twenty five
miles east Of this city. where they win
camp for two days The soldiers lefl
Fort Ethan Allen Aug. 10 and have
had only two stormy days since theIl
departure. There are in all about 70l
men. They viii leave here by rail fol
Manassas. Va. where they are to take
part in the army maneuyers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
coIorado,s MIIItarv Exnansa.-

Denver, Aug, "a A special com
nittee Of the grand jury has reported
to District Judge Carpenter criti-
eising certain expenses Of the mill.
tary during the campaign ID Cripple
Creek and Telluride as "extravagant.n
With regard to the appearance 81
troops on the streets of Denver on
election day, comment us to whether
a soldier should perform partisan serv.
ices under the guise of citizenship
and render bill to the state therefor
is withheld. The report shows total
Indebtedness on account Of the insur-
rections Of 1921, $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

st Petersburg, Aug. 1.-THE EN-
peror has telegraphed his and tile EN-
press thanks 10 the monks Of the st
Seratim monastery in reply to Their
congratulations on the birth Of an heii
to the throne. His majesty has aise
presented d magnificent diamond and
sapphire pectoral cross to Father John
OF Cronstadt. upon whose advice the
emperor and empress went to Saroti
to eanonize st Seraiim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
JAPS AGAIN ATTACK
Resume Their Advance On Russian
Camp at LiaOysng.
PORT ARTHUR HOLDS OUT.

AIG0EtaA
Assault on Fort Esseshan--Says En-
envy Has Ceased 5ombard'ns the
city-BaItie Fleet Sails.
St. Petersburg, Aug. q 1.-THE adyices
Of the war Office from The front are
very meager. In fact they are con
fined TO a report dated AUG, "A giving
an account Of the advance Of Jap
anese column Of 10000 men along the
main road toward l.iaoyang which be-
gan at daybreak Aug. a The Jap
anese drove Id the Russian outposts,
and when the column reached point
a couple OF miles west Of liandiaIisian
the Japanese attempted 70 inslail bat.
teries. bnt they met with sueh hot
FIRE that they only succeeded ID plac-
ing one battery, which was soon com
PEELED to change its position Al tie
moment of sending the dispatch the
japanese had suspended operations.
The war office has no news Of an
attack on Anshanshan and the general
staff is by no means satisfied that the
eastern movement Of the Japanese -
more than a feint
General Ivanoff is in command OF
the late General Count Kellers corps
at Liandiansian.
Stoessel Repulses Jsps.
The war Office was much elaied at
the receipt of a dispatch from Lieu
tenant General Stoessel, dated from
Port Arthur, Aug % reporting that
the attacks Of the japanese had %
last exhausted them and That the
commandment had been suspended.
Full details regarding the dispatch are
not available, but It probably referred
10 the Chefu dispatch announcing the
repulse of the Japanese with heavy
losses IN their attacks upon fort No. !
and Fort Etseshan.
The Baltic fleet, which sailed from
Cronstadt on a ten days trial cruise,
consisted of the battleships Souyaroff
(fiagship), Rorodino, Alexander III,
0slaabia and Orel; the cruisers Dmitri
Donskoi, Aurora, Zentcmg, Kumrud
and Almaz aud the transports Okean
and kamfehatka with . number Of
torpedo boat desToyets- While II is
officially stated that the fleet Is bound
on d trial cruise. IL Is believed by many
people that the warshlps win not re-
turn to Cronstadt unless in tie case Of
a serious breakdown, but that they
will put into Libau, where they viii
be Joined by auxiliary cruisers Golfers
and torpedo boat destroyers built at
Libau and Reval and there await their
ultimate start for the far east.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
go j PrIneston Profsssor.

Newport n Il, Aug p. Professor
Charles w Shields, for many years
one Of the leading teachers in the scien
titic department Of Princeton nniver
sity, has died suddenly here from heart
disease. lie was about seventy-fve
years 81 age, Death occurred at the
Muenchinger King cottage, where Pro
fessor Shields had been staying fol
several weeks. one daughter. Mrs
Bayard stockton Of Princeton. N. j.,
survives
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
Fredsriok's Statue shjpped.

Berlin. Aug ~ Professor Upbues
statue OF Frederick the Great, to be
presented to the United States by En-
peror William and which has been
standing all summer in the sculptors
garden, has been packed and shipped
to Hamburg. It will be forwarded to
America by one Of the Hamburg-Amer-
lean line steamers, consigned to Am
bassador Won Sternburg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Salt Lake City Aug RI The Repuh-
tean state convention adjourned after
naming d complete ticket as follows.
Presidential electors. Al " Wade. II.
p. Myton and D. Fl Cannon. congress
man. Joseph Howell Genomlnatedl
governor, John c. Cutler; secretary Of
state, G. s. Tingey justice Of supreme
court, y. n. Straup. treasurer, James
Christiansen; auditor, james Al Ed
wards; superintendent of schools, A.
g. Nelson: attorney general NJ. a.
Dreeden
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
Atlantic City lie Guard prounsa

Atlantic city, M j., Aug n, Alfred
Davis, one of the oldest life guards ID
the service. was drowned while tx.
tempting to rescue a bather who had
gone beyond his depth The bather
was being carried out by the PREACHER
GUS undertow when Life Guard Con
over went TO his assistance The lat.
ter became exhausted by the rough
sea and Guard Davis started to his al
sistance. Conover and the hathel
reached the beach in safety, but Davis
was drowned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
Taft Opens Campaign IN Vermont,

Montpelier Vt. Aug. 81 Secretary
Of War William II Taft addressed q
rally in Armory ball here in the lntery
est Of the Republican state ticket.
About twelve hundred persons were
present. The meeting was called 10
order by J g Brown, who introduced
as chairman United States Senator w.
I. Dillingham;, After an address by
Senator Dillingham; Secretary Taft was
presented 70 the audience. ne was ac-
corded an enthusiastic greeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
CHARGED With Burnino eirls godv.

Richmond. VA. Aug. q. Charles r.
Stewart of Sussex county has been ar
rested charged with numbering Miss
Annie Boiling and afterward burnina
her body in the woods near Stony
Greek June %. Stewart took the girl
to live with his family about FIVE years
ago It Is said that she had some
money which he Is alleged to have se
cured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Detroit. Mich, Aug n The captah
Of the steamer Oglebay hailed the cap
tain Of the barge Marcia ia the De
troit river and reported that the Ogle
bay had run down q sail yacht con
tanning four or Eve people off the hen,
of Belle isle. The vicinity has bee
carefully searched by launch parties
but no trace Of the craft can be found
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Worcester, Mass, Aug. n General
Hoar has issued the following bulle
tin regarding the condition Of his FIJI.
ther, senator George +. Hoar: "The
senator is quiet He did not have quite
so good night rs the night before
There is no essential change in his
general condition..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Rochester. n. ". Aug. 81. The school
commissioners of Wayne county are
perplexed over the scarcity Of teachers
this year, ana il Il doubtful # any
teachers can be secured n time for the
opening Of the rural schools. The
same condition Of affairs y in evidence
throughout the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
Alleged PostofFce Robber E.,.,..

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 27. Eddie
Fay, who was in jail here awaiting
trial on a charge Of robbing the sune,
rior postoftice Of $4,000 in stamps ana
money, has escaped. Fay was assisted
by outsiders who climbed to the sec.
ond story window outside Of his cell
and sawed through the heavy iron bar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Liaoyang. Aug. PA big battle be-
gan Aug "a twenty miles east Of Liao
yang The Russian front from the
Taitse river south was engaged Tile
fighting continues at l.landiansian
twenty three miles southeast Of Liao
yang, Tie japanese are attacking.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27
ssIrIIna Reporta shanahal ouIst.

Washington. Aug ~ Tile navy de-
partment received cabegram from
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling com.
mander in chief Of the Asiatie fleet,
dated Shanghai saying that the sltua-
ton there is quiet and that he regards
the incident of the disarmament Of the
Russian ships us closed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-27

Memphis, Tenn, Aug ~, A bale Of
new cotton shipped by 4 firm at June
tion, Ark, brought 40 cents d pound
in an auction sale in front Of the Cot.
ton Exchange. This is the highest
price paid for cotton in Memphis for
thirty years.