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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-08-07
CHAPTER 447.

AN ACT to create the office of Sealer
of Weights and Measures for Prince
Georges County, Maryland, and to
define his duties and compensation
and to repeal, in so far as the same APP
plies to Prince Georges County, Sec.
ton II of Chapter 353 of the Acts OF
1910, which Chapter repealed and
re-enacted with amendments Article
81 of the Code of Public General Laws
of Maryland, title weights and Meas
ures," and to repeal and re-enact with
amendments Section 1873 of Article
II of the Code of Public Local Laws
of Maryland, title Prince GEORGES
County" subtitle weights ana
Measures" and to provide penalty
for the violation thereof.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland, That
Section II of Chapter 353 of the Acts
of 1910, which chapter repealed and re-
enacted with amendments Article " OF
the Code of Public General Laws of
Maryland, title "Weights and Measur-
es," be and the same is hereby repealed,
in so far as the same applied to Prince
Georges County, and that Section 1928
of Article II of the Code of Public
Local Laws of Maryland ,-,itie prince
Georges County" sub title 'Weights
and Measures. be and the same is
hereby repealed and re-enacted with
amen dments, so as to read as follows:
SEC 1873. In Prince Georges County,
there shall be appointed by the County
Commissioners of said County, on or
before the first day of May in each and
every year, some competent person,
who shall be known as the Scaler OF
Weights and Measures, who shall, be-
fore entering upon the duties of his
Office, give bond to the County Comm
issioners of Prince Georges County, in
the penal sum of five hundred ($5O0)
dollars for the faithful performance of
his duties, whose duties shall be as are
now imposed upon the Keeper of Stand
ard of Weights and Measures, as pro-
vided for by Chapter 353 of the Acts OF
1910, which Chapter repealed and re en-
acted with amendments Article 81 OF the
Code of Public General Laws, title
weights and Measures" and in adj
dition to the duties imposed upon the
Keeper of Standard of Weights and
Measures as provided for by said Chap
ter 353 of the Acts of 1910, all of which
the Sealer, of Weights and Measures,
created by this ACT, hereDy assumes.
He IL hereby DIRECTED and
empowered to make the following
examination of all scales, weights, and
measures in Prince Georges County,
and charge and collect the following
fees as his compensation from the per-
son, persons or corporation. whose
scales, weights and measures he so ex-
amines; and if any scale, weight or
measure be found that is incorrect, it
shall be seized and destroyed, or con-
demned until repaired, in the discre-
zion of the Sealer of Weights and Mea-
sures; and if any person, persons or
corporation shall refuse or fail to pay
the fees hereinafter specified, he, they
or it shall be subject to fine of wenty
($20) dollars and costs, to be collected
as other fines are paid, at the suit of
the County Commissioners.
SCALE OF FEES
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-08-07
NOTICE

THE APPLICATION of J. Arthur
L Sweeney for transfer of License
from Marlboro Race Track to Bowie
Race Track in Bowie district, will be
acted upon on
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st, 1914.
By order of the Board:
J. CHEW SHERIFF,
President.
BLADEN JACKSON,
WILLIAM DUVALL,
Liquor License Commissioners
for Prince Georges County, Md.
CLAUDE G. MCKEE, Clerk. Aug7,2t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-08-07
Mems Suits.

All Mems $40 Suits including
serges, plain and mixed col
ors, all new models. ISL. 40
All Mems SIP to $l8 Suits. $40. 90
Mems Khaki Pants. ...48c
Mems 81. so Khaki Pants. 81. 20
$3.50 and $500 Dress
Pants -. .,..,...,. ........ Sl.So
Mems $3.50 and $500 Dress
PANS ....................$2.9o
Mems Tennis Shoes :. .49c
Boys Tennis Shoes. ....... ACC
Mems 10c Black Hose. ...84c
Mems Carriers, pair. .......9c
Mems Sleeve Holders, pair. &c
Mems Csc Underwear. ..21c
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
[By Associated Pressl

Brussels. August 6.-The official
Gazette says the Germans lost eight
thousand killed and wounded In the
repulse in the Liege district yester-
day The Belgian loss was small.
The Belgian eleventh brigade pursued
the Germans until ordered back to
their forts. Some wounded Germans
took refuge in Holland territory.
German infantry attacked two forst
near Lelge while the German artillery
bombarded another. The Belgians
captured seven cannons. A London
mail correspondent says a German
Monoplane was brought down from a
height OF fifteen hundred feet while
flying above the forts. It's aviator
was wounded He also claims Yep
pelin alrshlp was struck by the Bel
gian forts FIRE and fell near Herve.
II is rumored the German Crown
Prince with thirty thousand reinforce
ments is approaching Liege. At Fort
Barchon the Belgians reserved their
FIRE until the attacking Germnas were
close up and then their machine guns
piled the dead in heaps. Al Fort
chaudenfontaine the Germans seized
a nearby castle which fort was re-
duced to a heap of ruins. Belgian boy
scouts arrested German calveryman
and two engineers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
DEMANDED RELEASE
Of AMERICANS
Protest TO German. Government
AgaIns Detention Of Tourists Dur.
Ing Mobilization.

Washington, August 6.--Representa.
uons have been made to the German
government for the immediate release
OF Americans interned there during
the mobilization.
Charge Clause OF the French EN-.
bassy told Secretary Bryan that
France would not follow Germany's
example and prevent departure OF
Americans. Transports sent by the
United States. he said. would be well
coined in French ports. Mr.. Clause
already has inquired from his govern.
ment as to whether the treasure ship
would be received and protected in
French waters.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
MANY ACRES STATE
LAND FORFEITED
Failure to Pay Interest by Purchasers
OF State School Lands Neees-
states Second Sale.

Austin. Texas, Aug. 6.-J. T. Robl
son, land commissioner, yesterday an
nounced the forfeiture OF about 100000
acres OF school land for non-payment
of interest to November 1, 1918. This
land will come TO the market and be
for sale next Monday. August 10. Com
missioner Robson announced that
those desiring to purchase the land
had better be at the land office on Sat
urday OF this week in order to ascer
tain Just what tracts had not been re
deemed. This land offered for sale
can be purchased without settlement
The settlement land will be forfeited
within a few days.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
STATUS OF SUITS AGAINST
TEXAS eUsisEss MEN.
tBy Associated PressI

Austin. Texas. August 6.-of the
9s defendant corporations in the suits
brought by the State OF Texas against
the members OF the Texas Business
mems Association. eight have jndicai-
ed their willingness to allow the tenn
porary iniuctionS the state obtained,
to be made perpetual This was the
count made today from the records in
the office of the attorney general
here.
Luther Niekels. assistant attorney.
general. said here today. in response
to an inquiry. that the attorney-gener.
ais department rapidly was maturing
plans and that the state would be
ready for the hearing set for the Sep
tember term OF the Twenty-sixth dis
trict court.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
GOOD ROADS TRIP
WAS POSTPONED
Heavy Rains Tuesday Night Below
MilIican and Last Nights Down.
pour Prevent.

Two heavy rains in the southern
part OF the county Tuesday night and
early Wednesday put the road be-
tween Bryan and Navasota almost In
passable for an auto. therefore the
road inspection trip was temporarily
abandoned.
About twenty auto owners had vol
unteered their cars for this trip and
citizens from all parts OF the county.
to the capacity Of the cars, had agreed
to go and inspect the roads that our
neighbors in Grimes County have
been building and which. we are told.
are very fine.
All arrangements will stand as
made and when the conditions are
favorable the trip will be made and
carried out as heretofore intended.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Germany and italy a. Outs.

(By Associated Press.)
London. Aug. 6.-Paris says Ger.
many has threatened Italy with war
unless she supports the triple alliance.
Another report which is unconirmed,
says Italy is preparing to fight the
Germans. The Austrians have renew
ed the bombardment of Belgrade. Up
to noon the French frontier was quiet
with only a few light skirmishes'
French sources persist in the an
nouncement that they have captured
one German cruiser. England is
awaiting anxiously reports from the
British north sea feet where 1t Is
known there has been some fighting
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
GERMAN STEAMER
IS BEING WATCHED
United States viii Not Stand For Any
Violation Of Our Neutrality Laws.
tBy Associated Pressl

Washington. Aug. 6.-The battle
ship Florida has been ordered to
watch the German steamer vaterland
In New York harbor until the United
States decides whether the vaterland
is violating our neutrality.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Germany Bombards sveabors.

tBy Associated Fress.J
London. England. Aug. Cit is re-
ported that German warships are bonn
harding Sveaborg. Finland. the Gibral-
tar of the Baltic, which has nine hun
dred heavy cannon and twelve hun.
dred men speeding over chain of
several small islands connected by
bridges.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
PRESIDENTS WIFE
IS VERY LOW
Is BeIn Kept Alive on Oxygen. But
Is Making a Brave Fight.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Mrs. Wilson
is being kept alive in oxygen. never
theless she bravely patted her hus-
bands arm cheering him in his work.
The physicians announce her break
down was due partly to the heavy
amount OF charitable work she has
done in Washington.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
TO SURRENDER
Internationally
Mexieans' Provisional President VIII
Surrender All to carranza.
CRr Associated Press !

Washington, Aug. e.-conhrmation
has been received here of last nights
dispatches that Provisional President
Carbaial agrees to surrender Mexico
City Internationally. except as to GER
tain guarantees for Amenesty.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Indicates Great Naval Battle.
tBy Associated Press.l

Lonon, England. Aug. 6.-Twenty
two German and six English wounded
we're brought ashore at the Shorley
naval station from the north sea naval
battle. The third torpedo Flotilla
put out from Harwick yesterday and
returning last night showing signs Of
being in a battle. The British flagship
Amphion had battle and was slightly
damaged. A wireless message reports
a torpedo boat is bringing in two hun.
dred prisoners and wounded.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
ROBERTSON COUNTY WET.
Antis Won Prohibition Election by
Majority Of 17s.

Hearne. Texas. August 6.-ln the
prohibition election held in this
county yesterday the county remains
wet, the anti majority being l7s.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06

Miss Annie Levine of Calvert, stopp-
ed on today on her way home from
Galveston. and is the guest of her sis
ter Mrs. /. Gordon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Denied Capture Of Cruisers.

by NHsOVIdteU FTFnoI
Rome, Italy, Aug. 6.-The Tribuna
reports the German cruisers Goeben
and Breslau were not captured as re-
ported yesterday. but are safe near
Messina. Sicily.
Note-London discredits yesterdays
Algerian dispatch. asserting this cap
ture was confirmed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Captured Four German Merchantmen

(By Associated Press.)
Antwerp. Aug. 6.-Several Germans
began shooting into the crowds dur
ing an anti German demonstration
here today. The Belgians captured
four German merchantmen in the
local harbor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
germany Lose. Many Merehantmen

(By Associated Pressl
London. England. Aug. 6.-The Bank
of England reduces the discount rate
to six per cent. The British yesterday
alone seized twenty German merchant
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
French and Germans skIrmlsh.

(By Associated Press)
Germans skirmished today at Norry
Leze. The loses were trifiing.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
GIVEN ON
TERRIBLE WRECK

(By Associated Press)
Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 6.-The death list
OF last nights wreck near Joplin, is
thirty-nine. Missing, eight; and
twenty-five dangerously Injured.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06

men. Germany had five thousand mer-
chantmen on the high seas when the
war broke out.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Holland Neutral.

(By Associated Press.)
The Hague. Aug. 6.-Holland today
proclaims her neutrality.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
Insists German Cruiser Were Sunk
rBv Associated Pressl

New York. Aug. 6.-Captain Hessig
of the steamer Uranium, asserts 1t is
absolutely true that he copied wire
less message from the Lusitania say
ing the two German cruisers pursu'
ing her yesterday were sunk by
British cruisers. Officials neverthe-
less doubt the report
Hessig later denied the report.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
THE MAURITANIA
ARRIVED SAFELY
fRr As.oeIated PressI

Halifax. Aug. G.-The Mauretania
arrived here safely She was convoy
ed by the British cruiser Essex.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
BLOODY BATTLE FOUGHT
BY GERMANY AND BELGIUM

Belgians at Liege Routed German Army Killing
and Wounding Eight Thousand Germany
and Italy on Verge of War Because of Italy's
Refusal to Support the Triple Alliance Eng
land Alone Seized Twenty German Mer-
chantmen = Holland Declares Neutrality.
England Anxiously Awaits News of Great
Naval Battle in the North Sea.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-06
ROBERTSON LEADS
IN OKLAHOMA

(By Associated Press.l
Oklahoma City. Aug. 6.-Robertson
is still leading for Governor in Tues
days primaries.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
First published July 49, 19l4)
GOVERNMENT SALE or INDIAN
TIMBER LANDS.


There will be offered at public anc-
tion at the places and times herein
named at not less than the appraised |
value about 9G7,O00 acres OF timber
lands with standing timber thereon,
which includes about S4t,347,000 feet I
OF pine, as estimated in 1911, and APP
imately 141,275,OOO feet OF hardwood,
located in the Choctaw nation, south
eastern Oklahoma. The sale OF the
lands in Pittsburg county will be held
at McAlester November 8: in Latimer
county, at Wilburton. November 4 and
3; in LeFlore county, at Poteau, No
yember 6 and 7, and in Pushmataha
and McCurtain counties at Hugo, No
yember Q, 10, II and II, 1914. Bids
may be submitted in person or by
agent with power OF attorney or byI
mail. Land and timber viii be sold
together. Land will be offered In
tracts not exceeding 100 acres. One
person can only purchase one quarter
section Of agricultural land, but is not
limited as to the number OF acres OF
non-agriculturall land. Terms 25 per cent
cash. balance in three annual INSTALL
ments Of 25 per cent each, with inter
est at per cent per annum, but pay
ments may be completed any time.
Immediate possession given after ap-
proval Of sale. Residence on land not
required. Removal Of portions OF tim
ber permitted as paid for. Improve
ments on land, consisting OF a few
scattered houses, will be appraised and
sold with the land and the owners
thereof reimbursed where they are not
| the successful bidders. The right to
waive technical defects in advertise
ments and bids, and to reject any and
all bids, is reserved. Detailed inform
alton, including descriptive lists show
| ing the quantity and the appraisement
! OF timber and land in each tract, will
| be furnished without cost. Maps show
ing location and accessibility to rail
roads OF each tract will be furnished at
a cost OF 50 cents each. Application
for both descriptive lists and maps
| should be made to the commissioner
| to the Five Civilized Tribes, Musko-
kee. oklahoma. Remittances for maps
should be made payable TO George N.
Wise, Dlshursing Agent, Muskogee,
y Oklahoma. CATO SELLS,
Commissioners OF Indians Affairs.
7-14-26t- Sat& Tues
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
THE CASE Of l.. /. cANTELou.

The case of l.. l.. Cantelou. Claren-
don. Texas is similar TO that of many
others who have used Chamberlaln's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
He says, After trying doctor for
several months, and nsing different
kinds of medicine for my wife. who
had been troubled With severe bowel
complaint for several months. bought
IA 25c bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy. After
using the second bottle she was entire
ly cured" For sale by all dealers.- IT.
Adv d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
BOTTOM LAND.

$50 acres Washita bottmn land, three
miles from Chickasha: three sets first
class improvements, good outbuild-
Ings; 1850 acres in alfalfa; long time
loan Of $4,000 at per cent interest.
This Is one Of the best alfalfa farms in
Oklahoma. Price $65 per acre.
30 acres Bitter Creek bottom, six
miles from Chlckasha. three quarters
OF q mile from Taber; 10 acres well
set in alfalfa, well waiered Price
SG6 per acre. Has loan Of $4,000. al .
per cent interest.
400 acres Washita bottom land two
miles from Chickasha, nearly all IN
cultivation, no improvements. Price
$40 per acre. M
50 acres Bitter Greek bottom, four
miles from Chickasha; 40 acres in al
falfa. running water; creek runs
across one corner. Price $4,000.
UPLAND.
1G0 acres good upland three miles
from Chickasha; Groom plastered
house, barn, cribs, hog sheds 100
acres in cultivation; go acres fenced
hog tight IN three pastures; five acres
fine orchard; has school loan of $370O
at per cent interest. win sell this
week for sS2.5O per acre. This farm
Is well worth $50 per acre.
155 acres all in cultivation, four and
one half miles from Chickasha; 50
acres Creek bottom, lG acres good al
falfa; first class improvements two
good wells Has loan Of $1,000 al 9
per cent. Price $55 per acre.
SO acres good upland 60 acres in
cultivation. A snap at $1,000. Has
loan of $500 on place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
Land and City Property for Sale
and Exchange ls
TRADE.

TRADE-
100 adIes -four and one half miles
from Chlckasha. three miles from
Norge: 14O acres il cultivation; house
and barn: good chocolate loan. Loan
of $2200 at per cent. Price $40 per
acre. VIII trade for home In chIcka
sha.
100 acres two miles from 1T. Cobb;
three room frame house; acres hear
ing frnit trees, good vineyard. plenty
of water: 90 acres IN cultivation,
fenced and cross fenced; good level
sandy loa.A, Price $25 per acre. Has
loan OF $500 al 6 per cent interest.
viii trade for Chlckasha property,
90 acres choice alfalfa land one half
mile from city limits Has loan Of
$500. TO exchange for residence in
Chickasha.
CITY PROPERTY.
Good Groom modern house In first
class condition on West Hill, one half
block from pavement, one hair Diock
from car line, two blocks from West
school building east front; has loan
of $1,000; quick sale wanted; only
$1,000; TO exchange for land or stock.
broom house on northeast corner
lot, one quarter block Of ground; non
resident will sell this at a sacrifice.
Price $1,000. Terms given.
One quarter block with small house,
close in on Sixth street; fine shades,
fruit trees, barn and we'll quick sale
wanted for less than one half value.
Price $500,
TRADE.
Three god brick business houses
clear of incumbranee 10 exchange for
land.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
NOT so STRANGE AFTER ALL.

You MAY think IL strange that so
many people are cured of stomach
trouble by Chamberlain's Tablets.
You would not however. II yon should
give them a trial. They strengthen
and inrigorate the stomach and enable
II TO perform its functions naturally.
Mrs. Rosie Rish, Wabash, Ind. writes.
Nothing did me the least good until
began using Chamberlain's Tablets.
II is decidedly the best medicine for
stomach trouble have ever used !"
For sale by all dealers. ADV. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
summer Constipation Dangerous.

Constipation in summer time Is
more dangerous than in the fall, win
ter or spring. The food You eat Is
often contaminated and is more likely
to fermept in your stomach. Then You
are apt 10 drink much cold water
during the hot weather, thus injnring
your stomach. Collie, fever, ptomaine
poisoning and other ills are natural
results. Po-DoIax viii keep you we'll,
as it increases the bile, the natural
laxative, which rids the bowels ~ the
congested waste Po-Do--ax will make
you feel better. Pleasant and effec-
tive. Take dose tonight. SOC at
your druggist-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19

When you yawn q good deal in the
daytime, feel duh. achey and want to
stretch frequently il is an unmistal'-
able symptom of malaria, and unless
you do something at once you are
booked for a spell of chills. Herbne
Is a chill medicine that will prevent
or cure the disease. 1t drives out the
impurities on which the malarial germ
thrives, strengthens the liver and
cleanses the bowels. Price soc Sold
bv Owl Drug store.-Ady. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
lifection and Insect Bites Dangerous.

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects,
which breed quickly in garbage pals,
ponds Of stagnant water, barns, musty
places, etc, are carriers OF disease.
Every time they bite you, they injeci
poison into your system from which
some dread disease may result. Get
a bottle Of Sloan's Liniment It is
antiseptic and a few drops will neu-
tralize the infection caused by insect
bites or rusty nails. Sloan's ~ Y
ment disinfects cuts, bruises and
sores. You cannot afford to be with
out it in your home. Money back II
not satisfied. Only 25c at your drug
gist-Adv d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-19
TIE TWENTY YEAR TEST.

Some twenty years ago used
Chamberlain Collie and Di@rhoea
Remedy" writes Geo w Brock, pub
Usher Of the Enterprise Aberdeen
Nd. II discovered that It was :
quick and safe cure for diarrhoea
Since then no one can sell me any
thing said 90 be just as good Dur
ing all these years ! have used il and
recommend tim any times. and II has
never disappointed anyone" For sale
by all dealers s--Adv. d&w