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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27
A SOCIABLE PASSENGER.

The only person who entered the
car when it halted at B--was an
excessively stout lady of mature years
and florid complexion.
All the other thin people breathed a
sigh of relief when she paused beside Il
seat in which sat the very slendcrcst
person in the car and said in tones att
dible the length of the entire car:
Young man, if you'll move that bag
O yours I'll set beside you. You're
kind O. slim and I'm 4 bit stout, so |
guess we'll pair Off tirst-rate.'
Il am
"Oh, | don't mean that you are any
too thin; you'll fill out rs YOU grow
older" the stout lady interposed, not
permitting the other to finish the SEN
tence "You're not more'n twenty OF
twenty one, are you:''
madam, /"
"Oh, | don't mean You'll grow toe
stout My first husband want. When
him and me was married he was Just
about your sizc-you do favor him
some, that's a fact. Now my second
was thin as lath, a reg lar rail; tall
too: but he grew terrible stout; had to
have an extry sized cotlin-at an eX-
try sized price, too. often tell my
girls m glad he want father to any
of them-he was their stcp-father.
can't bear to see 4 girl too fat, can
your
But, madam, you are
"Sho! Don't tell me YOU are cn
gagged to fat girl No wonder YOU
blush. or course You are not married
you are too young!"
There was no answer to this inter.
rogative remark, so the woman put the
question more direct:
"You are not a married man, are
you?"
NO, | am not. /"
You'd ought to see my girls. I've
got five of the incest girls in the coun-
ty. My Marion is about your age
but no. YOU wouldn't suit Marion, she
don't like men without mustaches,
though l dare say you could grow a
mustache if YOU wanted to and
madam, | must
"Yes, know they're kind O out of
fashion. There's my Emmy-Lucy is
too old for you. Are you going to
stop in Elmira:'
Eyes, but
$50 be |. That's where live. I'm
Mrs. Hoppin. Mrs. Jared Y. Hoppin
Here's my card. My girls make me
carry cards wherever | 90. You come
up and see me this cvcnin, or any
time, an we'll make it real pleasant
for you. Emmy sings real nice, and
Marion makes all sorts of nice things
in her chatting dish. The way to {
mans heart is through his stomach
you know"
BY this time the smiles which she
had vaguely noticed on the faces OF
some OF her fellow-travclers had be
come broader. At her last remark one
man laughed aloud This caused hel
to cease her inccssant flow of words
and turn to look at him, which gave
her companion time to complete the Of
ten begun sentence.
"Madam, | am not Il man; YOU are
mistaken"
The stout lady stared at the speaker
for second; then she exclaimed:
Land be praised. If you amt one
o them new women I've heard tell of
Your shirt front and your soft hat and
your coat and your pants-bloomcrs
/ | spOse You call 'cm-are enough tC
! fool anyone" And she completed hel
journey in silence.
Skipper-"Did yc got the proves
ions, Angus!'
turuS Ali ,hi 4 half loaf an
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27
]luetrn.
THE OLD, OLD HON Il.

When | long for sainted memories,
Like argel troops they come,
If fold my arms to ponder
On the old, old home.
The heart has many passages
Through which the feelings roam,
But its middle aisle is sacred
To 'he thoughts of old, old home.
Where infancy was sheltered
Like rosebuds from the blast,
Where girhood's brief elysium
In joyousnesS was passed;
TO that sweet spot forever,
AS to some hallOwed dome.
LIES pilgrim bends her vision
'Tis her old, old home.
A father sat, how proudly,
By that old hearthstone's rags.
And told his children stories
OF his carly maLhood's days;
And one soft eye was beaming,
From child to child 'twOuld roam;
Thus mother counts her treasures
In the old, old home.
The birthday gifts and festivals,
The blended vesper hymn,
(Some dear one who was swelling it
Is with the seraphim,)
The fond "goOd nights" at bed time,
How quiet sleep would come,
And fold us all together
In the old, old home
Like a wreath of scented flowers
Close intertwined each heart;
Though time and change in concert
Have blown the wreath apart.
But dear and sainted memories
Like angels ever come,
If l fold my eyes and ponder
On the old, o ID home.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27

had opportunity
present-hnk Of fright in the midst Of the offer
Clothing 20
prices
Price
n 81 this
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27

Andrew Carnegie is freeman of
seven Scottish towns.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27

Mrs. dc Fashion-So Clara Petty
has married Mr.. Noble. Why. he's
poor rs church mouse
Mrs. de Style-No prospects either.
Mrs. Highup-No, and no family.
Mrs. Wayup-What on earth could
she have married him for?
, Mrs. Tip:op-lt's the greatest mys-
terry.
Mrs. Topnotch-les, everybody in
society is puzzled over it, but it seems
impossible to solve the problem.
Mr.. Noble Gin parlor car OF fast ex-
press train)-My darling, why did YOU
marry me?
The Bride-Bacaus2 | love vou.
Our typewriter girl asked the boss
if he couldn't Tighten her wor..> this bot
weather." ..,...
What did he say
lie told her not to hit her typewrit-
or KEYS SO hard, and to lick her post
aye stamps onl V ON the corners.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-08-27

Skipper-'Did ye got the provecs-
ions, Angus!
Angus All, all! \ half loaf, an
foucr bottles o whisky"
Skipper. An what in the world
will We b. don' wi aal that bread"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
GEN. 4. a. SAMPSON

A dispatch from Washington, dated September IS, says that on that day the president had appointed General A. J. Sampson, minister plenipoten . tiary to the Republic of Ecuador, South America. He will be lorated at Quito, the capital, city of SO,OOOlnhabitants, situated on the western slope of the Andes, at all altitude of 5000 feet.
 General Sampson is particularly we'll qualified to represent this government at the capital of any of the Spanish speaking republics of South America. as in addition to his eminent legal at tainments, he speaks Spanish fluently. We congratulate the General on this appointment, as it is we'll deserved. He has been a republican all bis life, and the president has recognized his serv- ices to the party by this important ap- pointment.
 General Sampson served during the war as adjutant of the Forty-third O, V. l., and has always been prominent in Grand Army circles. He was, until recently, commander of the G. A. R. in this territory. He was the first elected attorney general of the state of Colo rado in 1876. and was consul general at Juarez, Mexico. during Harrison's ad- ministration. After his term of office expired he removed to Phenix, where he has since resided.
 This is the most important appoint ment that has ever been gwen to a cit izeu of this territory, and the many friends of General Sampson are we'll pleased. Last fall he made a trip to this county, and made many friends among the Mexican people, as he was able to speak to them in conversation and from the stump in their own lan- guage.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Machinery for the Cannal.
Yuma Sun

una Suu
 The big Bucyrus steam shovel for the State ofArizona Improvement Com pany's canal, has arrived. and will in a short time be placed Tn position at the heading of that proposed mammoth IT, rigating waterway. The shovel is the largest ever shipped from the Morton Iron Works, and if it works success fully will excavate an enormous amoun- ot dirt.
 There will be q meeting at the office of the penitentiarv tomorrow of repre- sentatives of the Territory and of the States of Arizona Improvement Com pany, at which time full decision will be reached regarding the convict labor, It IS generally understood, however, that the canal company will experience no more trouble in securing the ser vices of the men in stripes.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Cuba's Great Forests.

According to a recent consular report Cuba, although it's entire area is only about equal to that of the state ofPen- sylvania, contains 100000 acres of primeval forests, "where the woodmal.' $ ax has never been heard" In these forests, which cover nearly half the entire surface of the island. are found among other timber, mahogany, cedar, redwood, haywood, ebony, lignum-vitae and tree with extremely durable wood called caignaran.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Very Sympathetic.
The Argonaut. ]

The King of Siam i s not as yet Shak- spearean scholar. On the recent occa- sIon of this visit to Denmark be accom- panied the Crown Prince Frederick to Helsingfors and was duly conducted to the grave of Hamlet, Prince of Den- mark. Here he took off his hat and stood for a moment in reverentiaI silence. Then, turning to the Crown Prince, he said, with deep sympathy: "A relation of your royal highuess, I presume. Has he been long dead?"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
ARIZONA.
She Should Be Admitted Into
 the Union.

rt Sue SnO uiO B0 Admitted Into
 the Union.
 The Los Angeles Herald, of recent date, had the following article dvocat- ing the early admission of this territ- ory to statehood: A careful reading of the newspapers of Arizona discloses that the development of the rich and varied resources of the big territory is proceeding in most gratifying man. ner despite the many drawbacks that have existed to development every where during the past seven years.
 Perhaps this development is most prominent in the mining industry. which is taking great strides forward this year. Arizona is very rich in gold, silver and copper, and it needs only brains and the magic touch of capital to place her in the front rank among the producer of these important metals A large amount of prospecting is belng done and the results seems to be en- tirely satisfactory to the prospectors, if one may judge from the published 1l0WS.
 The cattle industry, too, which has been picking up somewhat all over the country during the past year or two, is no small factor in the industry and prosperity of Arizona, and will add considerably to the 1oundup of the years's profits.
 A new railroad to the Grand canyon of the Colorado will surely be built very soon, if indeed it is not completed this year. This will add greatly to the at- fractions of the territory. and will draw many visitors who perhaps now labor under the mistaken impression that Arizonais an almost .trackless desert. IfCOngress will have the justice to admit Arizona into the Union next winter it win grow and prosper as It usv-i has before, su~0risiug it's most sanguipe friends The Herald sincerely hores that the4-zrlts u-i 2 be achieved
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

Duss nauua
 From Our Regular Correspondent
 WASHINGTON, September l9, 1897.
 Boss Hanna has all the proverbial thrift of the very rich man He knows the art of making others pay for what he wants himself, and he is utilizing it in the Ohio campaign. Although there are no national issues in the Ohio cam paign, the Republican National commit tee is taking an active part in it, and is putting up money liberally to help Han na get that coveted election to the sen- ate. To all intents and purposes, Boss Hanna and his man Dick, who are the managers of the republican campaign in Ohio, control the Republican National committee, and the surplus it had left in it's treasury from the big contribu- tions to the Mckinley fund, and fears are expressed on the part of republicans from other states, who had hoped to fin ger some of hat surplus in the congress sional campaign next year, that it will all be spent in Ohio this year, and some of them do not hesitate to say that Han- ma ought to use his own money in his efforts to buy his return to the senate. Boss Hanna is also making the govern
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

the Gazette that neither person nor petition were at hand against the bonds and still he considered the amended funding act introduced by N. O. Mur- phy in congress compelled the commits sion to fund the bonds mentioned. The commission funded 20s bonds of S1 ,0OO each and interest 10 the amount of $57 ,000 making a total Of $260, ,OO0, which Yavapai county will be compelled to pay
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Cid PeOple.

Old People who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kidneys will fnd the true remedyin Electric Bitters This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whiskey nor other intoxI. cant, but acts as tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nat ure in the performance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appe- tiger and aids digestion. Old People ind 1t just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents and $1.00 per bottle at St. Johns Drug Co.'S Drug Store.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
The. Yavapai Bonds.
fGazette l

Yesterday Governor McCord and Secretary Akers constituting a major. itv of the Arizona commission, took action on the P. & A. c. railroad bonds of Yavapai county, and after listening to the argument T. w. Johnson and reading the legal opinion of John C.. Herndon. then district attorney of Yavapai county, the commission voted to fund the bonds, and S260,OOO of these defunct railroad bonds were funded. Governor McCord yesterday informed
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

Two trusties, E G. Johnson and John Gatlin made an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the prison last Tuesday. Owing to their past good behavior and the fact that their terms were about to expire, Johnson having three and half months, and GatlIn only sixteen days yet to serve, of term of one year each for grand larceny, they were allowed the liberties of the prison grounda, and were employed in carrying water and dolng odd chores. As soon as their absence was discovered men were dis patched in every direction and they were soon run down. Undersheriff Wilder found them asleep in a boxcar at Gila City and brought them back. They are now in the ''snake den, !" where they will remain the balance of their terms, as result of their vain glorious break for liberty. Sen fiucl
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Another Italian anarchist attempted i

Another Italian anarchist attempted to assault President piaz, of Mexico, during a public parade one day last week. The assassin was promptly ar- rested, but crowd gathered, and took him away from the officers and filled hin full of bullets. Mexico may be q slow country but when foreigner at- tempts to murder her chief magistrate, her people can move quickly and vigor-
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

Two men, Portugese and Cuban, were recently arrested in Havana. They were detained in jail till midnight, when they were liberated. As they started to leave both were shot in the back by the police and killed. As the dead wagon was conveniently near, the bodies were carted off and the pacifca- ton of the island went on.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
PLAIN SPOKEN PHILOSOPHY.

Atlanta Constitution Jest keep the heart a-beatin' warm Be kind ter every feller; Look fer the rainbows in the storm, But-carry yer umbreller! Be brave ter battle with the strife, Be true when people doubt you, Don't think that moneys all in life, But-carry some about you! An when it's time ter shuffle of, An you have done yer mission, Jest put yer trust in providence An hire good physicisnl
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
A Happy Thought.

Judge
 Fair Bicyclist (hysterically)-Oh. Mir Officer, Mir. Officer! somebody has stolen my bicycle.
 Oficer-Phwat koind av a lookir boicycle wuz ut?
 Fair Blcyclist-Why it was high geared. hollow-axIe, self-oiling. detach' able tires, movable spoke-studs, double ball-bearings. and-oh, yesl now l come to think oft. my baby was attached to the handle cars.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

For the past week, Chas. w. Pugh, editor of the Stockman and secretary of the Live Stock Sanitary board, has been lying in almost critical condition, at his home in Phoenix, from the eff fects of an attack of cerebal meningitis that came upon him almost without warning, prostrating him at his office. It was due, so pr. Purman states sim ply to overwork, the change in brand recording having overtaxedh his strength and having undermined his health, heretofore considered robust. Mir. Pugh's friends will be gratfed to learn, however, that his physician now consi- ders him beyond the danger point, though complete recovery will without doubt, be sIow.-Southwestern Stock man.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Fire at Williams.
News l

NEWS Just before o'clock today Saturday 18th inst.,) sheet offiame darted from the dry-kiln of the Saginaw box fac tory.
 The alarm was quickly given and nearly every able-bodied citizen hur- ried to the scene. The fire had gained too much headway for the inadequate means of fighting it and. fed by the tindrous material in it's path, 1t spread out toward the box factory, which it soon consumed.
 The quiet atmosphere saved the mill. The fire ate itself out at the factory.
 Spontaneous combustion, resulting from too much heat in the dry kiln, is believed to have been the cause of the fire.
 The loss on the factory and machin- cry is about $40, 900: 15OO0O feet of lum- Der is encIuded Tn the destruction. Loss on house finishings, st ck and mold ings. %Io GOO Tot~' :~e'7reroa so nCO Seventy five men ale .-s5wu out oi employ ment by thIs lre Charles Quinn, lOreuaI in he mold iHgs department was painfully scaided oyer the left eye by escaping steam.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
An Inportant Adiunet.

Northern Host-TheJs. guess z'. tla details for our fishing trip are ar ranged.
 South Carolina Guest-Admirably arranged, seh But excuse me one moment-where is the original package, sch?
 Tine original package?"
 "Yes, sch. An thousand pardons, l behold the jug! Let us move on, sch"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

The Seattle chamber of commerce has appealed to President Mckinley for the adoption of relief measures by the gov- ernment to prevent the starvation of American citizens who have gone to the Yukon country in search of gold, and the government has now determined to send a company of infantry.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

MT. Chas. B. Lewis, known to fame as M. Quad, has severed his connection with the Arizona Kicker and is now ex- ercising his lively imagination by edit ing mythical paper called the Klon- dyke Midnight Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
THE NEN BABY.
George W. Cahle I

George W. Cable There came to port, last Sunday night The queerest little craft, Without an inch oJ rigging on; Hooked, and looked, and laughed It seemed so curious thai she Should cross the unknown water. And moor herself right in my room, My daughter. O my daughter! She has no manifest but this, No flag floats OCT the water, She's too new for the British Lloyds- My daughter, my daughter. Ring out, wild bells, and tame ones, tool Ring out the lovers moonl Ring in the little worsted socks! Ring in the bib and spoonl Ring out the musel ring in the nurse! R-7T io tre milk end watArl A way with payer pen sno ink iaE daughter, m- daaclser.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
Value of Alaskan Experience.
Washington Star

Washington Star
 'No, Herbert, she said to her hus- band, as he arose from the table, ''I don't advise you to go to Alaska. I doubt very much whether fortunes are so easily secured there as we have been led to believe. At the same time l am convinced that the experience would be valuable to most men,"
 lin what way?"
 'It would teach them not to find fault with their breakfast"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

The loan commission has considered the Yavapai county bonds and decided to fund them. Now. just listen to Edi- tor Rogers howl.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

%Meal stations. Through Pullman Palace aud Tourist Sleeping cars daily between California and Chicago. The only line reaching the Grand Canyon ol the Colorado.
 JNO. J. BYRNE, Gen. Passenger Agent, Los Angeles Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped' Hands, Chilblains, COrns. and all skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price p cents per box. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.'S Drugstore.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

Wonderful are the cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and yet it is only because as the one true blood purifier, it makes pure, rich, healthy, life-giving blood.
 Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels, act easily, yet promptly. 25c.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
SIT. JOHNS HERALD.

The New Mexico Territorial fair held last week at Albuquerque, was grand success in every particular.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
WinSlOW Items.

Mail
 So far this year there have been 15, ,081 head of cattle shipped from Holbrook. May and June were the heaviest ship ping months, 5000 and 5,O95. During the last fiscal year 1, ,S02 head were ship
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
A Lone Hand.

(Clevelsnd 'Plain Dealer.l You need help in order to raise laugh. but you can heave sigh alone.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
FOR SALE.

The undersigned d will sell all the ranches of the TWENTY-FOUR CAT TILE COMPANY, consisting of Mud Springs, Vigil Cienega, Hay Ranch on Rudd Creek. Pasture on White Mount aims, and the Headquarter Ranch. Either each one separate, or together. to suit the buyer, If yon need a ranch for grazing or farming purposes, apply to GUSTAV BECKER,
 Springervi!le, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

] be stocked up agaIus
 This has been the most favorable sea. son for our stockmen they have expe rienced for a number of years. The call crop has been the best since 1891. All things considered, our stockmen should be more than satisfied with their pros poets. Prices are much better than for a number of years past. feed on the range IS good. stock is in frst-rate con- dltion to pass the winter with but small loss, and the range is not over- stocked, Those who have held their cattle during the depression in prices. can safely look forward to five or six years of good prices and prosperous times, as :t will take that jime or longer to breed up again.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
ALFRED RUIZ,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, DISTRICT ATToR- A ney of Apache county. Office, in the Court House, St. Johns, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25
DUSS nauLIs

WaSfrfEG1Ue. lI.wTEP.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

BuclSlen's Arnica Salve. The Best ~atre .. fine world F.r. ..---
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-08-05

w. Sidney Fertig, the phrenologist,
is at the residence of Mr.. E. A. Ross,
and will remain there for one week
longer. He heals all chronic diseases
by changing the magnetism. Call and
see him. Consultation free. Get an
examination of your mental and physi-
cal powers and how to use them, so as
to be healthy, wise and happy. Prof.
Fertig speaks every night on Human
Science. On Friday evening of this
week he will give some wonderful
demonstrations in hypnotism, mind
reading, ventriloquism and fun. Col
lection at the door, I. o. G. T. hall.
Grand out door meetings on Saturday,
!! Sunday and Monday nights. He is
ably assisted by Prof. Kostello in
songs, music, mind reading and dem
Illustrations OF physical culture. 1T
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-08-05

The many friends of Rev. J. M. HUI
bert, former pastor of the Congrega-
tional church in this place, now of
Clinton, Iowa, we're glad to meet him
again at a reception given in his honor,
by; Mrs. M. E.. Dormangat her home
Tuesday evening. The numerous
handshakings, and many words Of cor
dial welcome testified to the warm
place Mr.. Hubert still has in the
hearts of his Princeton friends.
Dainty refreshments were served, and
a delightful evening was thus spent in
renewing old friendships, and honor
ing one whom we delight to honor.