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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
NO. 10
TWAIN AS AN INVENTOR.
TIE GREAT HUMORIST CERTAINLY A
VERSATILE GENIUS.

Mark Twain seldom gets to his old
home in Hartford, most of his time be-
ing occupied in playing the part of the
social lion down on Manhattan Island.
The humorst's fame since his tour of
the world has widely increased, and
he never was more idolizcd than he is
! today.
Few people know Mark outside of
his role of the humorist, but the Hart
ford celebrity is many sided man, his
ability extended from literature even
unto suspenders and shoulder straps.
Twain is the versatile genus, the
Connecticut Yankee, but his literary
reputation threatens TO overshadow
his fame as an inventor. Yet Mr..
Clemens is the posscssor of three pat
cuts, all duly recorded at the patent
Office in Washington. A patent was
issued in 1871 in his name for ian i'm
provement in adjustable and detacha-
ble straps for garments" This patent
strap is the buckle strap commonly
used at the back of waistcoats and
trousers, but 50 made as to button on
instead of being sewed to the garment.
What tile advantages of such strap
are people are expected to find out for
themselves: for Mark dismisses the
question by saying that they are $50
obvious that they need no explains
tion."
His second patent was granted two
years later and was for the Mark
Twain scrapbook. The majority of
persons who use these scrapbooks i'm
agine that the name was given to the
article in the same manner that the
name of prominent man is bestowed
upon a brand of cigars, but the scrap
book was the veritable invention of
Mr.. Clemens. He had this scrapbook
patented in England, France and the
United States, and it is the most sue
cessful of his inventions.
The third invention of the creator of
Huckleberry Finn was far more elabo-
rate than either of the others. 1t is
described as a game apparatus. There
are two cards, one known as the um-
pire's chart and the other as the play
er's chart. These cards are ruled of
for writing the numbers of series of
years. Opposite each date is small
hole. The player announces that he
will stick pin in certain year and
give some event which happened in
that year. He mentions the event,
and the umpire decides whether he is
right or not. Ifhe is, he is allowed to
stick the pin in the hole opposite the
date. "In this Manner" says the in
ventor, "the game is played until the
player has placed certain number of
pins in the holes of his chart" 1t
will be seen that these inventions of
Mark Twain cover wide range of
human effort, extending, as they do,
from the solemn matter of trousers
straps to the joyful game of historic
dates.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
The BIG DIAMOND ON HIS HAT

while pretty thing to look upon, was Of
no practical use. But Benson's Plasters
are supremely useful. They relieve and
cure gout, rheumatism, neuralgia, colds
on the chest, lame back, etc., SO quickly
and completely as to make you wonder how
it can be. Better ,ow,-well tomorrow;
that's the way they work. Get the genu
inc. All druggists, or wo will prepay post.
age on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury & johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
Dentistry.

Teeth eAtrac ing absolutely without
nain bv our special 'OBTl ND1NI,
which We apply to the Gums, soc'
Our $S 90 Plates for 81.
Gold Crowns, So up.
Gold Filings, SOC and .5c
All work guaranteed ten years These
prices apply only to those presenting this
advertisement Cut it out if you wish to
save money.
Baltimore Dental Tssociation,
S. w. Cor, BALTIC. AND LEXINGTON SITS,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Daily, 8 A. NJ. to 6 p. Nj.
Sunday, 10 A. NJ. to P. VI.
Feb H. 19Q2-tc.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
Only One Dollar u Year.
ne FEARED he had LOST

When WI Ting Fang, the famous Chin
ese Minister to Washington, irritable and
somewhat forgetful from severe cold,
missed one day from the front Of his cap the
immense diamond he always wears there,
he was dreadfully frightened. A friend
pointed out that the statesman had mad
vertently donned his turban wrong side
before, and that the diamond was safe in
the rear. Had WI Ting Fang been wear
ing Benson's Porous Plaster on his chest
or back to cure his cold, he never would
have doubted its location. He would have
felt it doing its work, warming and max
ing flexible tho torpid muscles, extracting
the pain and soreness, promoting the free
circulation Of tho blood, stimulating the
skin and lungs to proper action, and SO
disabling and banishing the malady. Thus
we nerceiye helayed friends that
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
w AsrEp.

DELIABLE MAN for Manager of a
IL Branch Office we wish to open in this
vicinity. Here is good opening for the
right man. Kindly give good reference
when writing.
THEA.T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Illustrated catalogue cts. stamps
March 21st, 1902-6t.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
The Baltimore American
The Daily American.
The Twice-a-W eek American

The Cheapest and Best Family Newsps per
Pull Ii. he'd.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-05-09
SEEK INDIAN BRIDES.

In Indian Territory among the
five civilized tribes many white men
are now seeking wives. These Indians
are rich, having good land and money
on deposi in the United States Treas
ury. The mixed blood women are
beautiful, strikin.ly SO, and some OF
them wcll-cducatcd. Hence the de-
sire OF the white men to marry
| them.
1t is not true that at every railroad
station dozens OF beautiful young In
dian maidens are waiting patiently
for the arrival Of goollooking pale
faces who will WOO and win them. But
it is true that in every hamlet there
are sood-looHing young women of
wealth, education and ambition who
can be persuaded to marry white men.
The white man as catch is regarded
as strictly Sin it"
just as impecunious noblemen from
abroad marry into rich families of the
East so white men seek Indian girls
as wives. The girl has dowry all
her own, as hcadr: sht that cannot
| be taken away from her under any
circumstances. This headlight en-
titles her to share all Of the benefits
of the tribe. If the head men OF the
council scculc Il payment from the
Government she gets a share. 1t the
white man who has married her in
ssts upon it, he may also get Il share.
All of his children have equal rights
with the fullest of the full bIoods.
The dowry Of these Indian girls
varies. Five thousand dollars is not
too large an average Some get twice
that amount.
While the Chcrokecs are the poorest
| they have the prctliest lot OF young
women, and are likewise the farthest
advanced.
While the white husbands have
nothing 10 complain of in the way Of
money matters or social or political
| influence in the tribes they sometimes
find their home life not ali that was
planned. Some women who have been
married for their money any know of
it are prone to remind their husbands
of this during family quarreis. That
is frequent cause of trouble between
these couples.
IL note" sad the editor, "that
| you speak of Nero as running his
hand through his long flowing
| locks
"Yes," answered the author There
is nothing remarkable in that
"How do you know that Nero had
long hair ?"
my dear sir! Arcut you aware
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

but make it a point to sell only solid,
reliable footwear, the grade we can
stand back of every pair that goes out
Of our store. Prices are the lowest
consistent with good quality. Our place
is conveniently located and it will not
cost you anything to examine the
stock at c. Mays popular priced shoe
store, 20s West Railroad avenue.
Just received, ladies' pongee silk
skirt, ladies' white brilliantine skirt
and ladies' black silk skirt at The
Economist.
Deming has a magnificent school
system.
Deming, the coming city of New
Mexico.
Deming water is chemically pure
equal to Polan Springs.
Deming water and pure ozone make
strong and healthy people.
No tuberculosis preservaline or COL
| oring in Matthews Jersey milk.
Deming is a great health resort
has no superior in climate for the cure
of pulmonary troubles.
Look into Kleinwort's market on
| North Third street. He has the incest
fresh meats in the city.
We are sole agents for Wheeler &
| Wilson sewing machines.-Albert Fa-
| Der, sos Railroad avenue.
Why buy high priced lots when you
can get them cheap in Deming now,
| with certain advance assured?
Agricultural lands in Deming are un.
surpassed for fertility. production OF
fruits and vegetables OF all kinds.
We carry the largest variety Of lin
J oleums and oil cloths in this city,
Albert Faber, 305 Railroad ven
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

In good condition and the ranges fair-
ly good but rain is badly needed.
John Wexelberger, a member of the
board of town trustees Of Gallup, is
here today on business.
W. d. Knight and wife. from Pres
colt, Arizona, are in the city. They
are well known citizens of Prescott.
|. l.. Hubbard, the division superin-
tendent, and his private secretary, Ru-
fus Goodrich, are in the city today from
their headquarters at Winslow.
L. c. Neeland, in a letter to his bro
Their, John Neeland, says that he is get
ting along nicely in Alaska, and thinks
he has finally struck it rich in that
far away country.
Cad. Selvy. special officer of the
Santa Fe Pacific, and H. o. Morrison,
who is employed in the general rail-
road Offices at Los Angeles, are in the
city from the west.
A regular meeting of Woman's Re-
lief Corps at Knights of Pythias hall
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Initiation.
Mrs. E. c. Whitson, president; Mrs. f.
A. Whitcomb, secretary.
F. E. Sturges. the well known and
popular proprietor of Sturges' Euro.
pean corner, has returned from his va
cation in southern California. He left
Mrs. Sturges and son. Lloyd. at Long
Beach, where they will remain several
weeks longer.
Major w. H. H. Llewelyn, the dis
trict attorney for the southern New
Mc-ico judicial district, who attended
trc republican territorial central com
mittec meeting here and then went OF
20 Santa Fe. returned south to La
C-rces ,ast night.
FRS. W. T. Oliver. formerly of thi.
city. rasSed through here Saturda!
evening en- her way from Topeka t,
q PaEC. Mrs. Oliver is the wife of thu
>-ntl re land agent and says thei
jCn. Paul, is employed at Galveston
So nGy visit friends here on her re
tr!n.
EGvid Weinmann, of the firm o
Weinmann & Lewinson. proprietors o
The Economist dry goods store, write
flCm New York that he has been SUE
%cessful in securing a nice lot of fal
and winter goods and that he will al
rive home about the 10th of Septen
Der.
Mrs. H. G. Whitcomb, son in law an
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mile:
Of Wichita, Kas., who have been spenC
ing several weeks at different resort
on the Pacific coast, arrived in the cit
this morning. Mr.. Miles continued o
the journey to Wichita, where he is 1
the employ of the Santa Fe. Mrs. Mile
will remain in the city until Septen
Der. geo
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

The Cabinet serves a hot free lunch
every morning between 10 and II
o'clock. Give us a call.
JONES & HARRIS, Props.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25
There viii Be a Hot Time.

At our store next Monday. Everybody
will try to get some thirty-six inch
Sea Island percales at 7 cents yard. On
sale Monday and Tuesday. Lion Store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

This is the time to attend to your
horses feet. Send him around to Shin
ick's shop. He has a first class horse,
sheer to do the work.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25
PRIVATE SALE.

AT THE RESIDENCE OF MRS.
JAMES GRUNsFELD, 321 SOUTH
THIRD STREET, THE ENTIRE
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS; EV-
ERYTHlNG NEW. CALL FROM 9
TO IL A. M. AND 2 TO 7 p. M.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

dress skirts for less than material, at
only $40, at The Economist.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

w. V. Wolvin, d. d. s., Dental Sur
geon Santa Fe Pacific Railroad, Grant
block. Both phones.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Buy your boys clothing at the Rack
ct and save money.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25
MONEY TO LOAN.

On diamonds, Watches, etc., or any
Bood security; also household goods
stored with me; strictly confidential.
Highest cash price paid for household
goods. Automatic phone 120.
4. A. WRITTEN, ia Gold avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

TEMPTING TID-BlTS.
We carry a choice line of toothsome
includes selected fruits, nuts, pre-
serves, sauces. pickles, puddings and a
variety of finest d~elicacies, together
with pure coffee, teas, cheese and fan
cy groceries generally. Everything is
strictly reliable-the best quality.
First class goods. low prices, prompt
service-that's all.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Having purchased two carloads OF
fat cattle while in Arizona, l am pre-
pared to furnish the best beef the
market affords. Tony Michelbach.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

II you want TO sleep well and be hap
ny try Futrelle's Duplex mattresses
and the No. / Leggett Plat springs.
Give them a trial and if not satisfacto-
ry your money back.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Wash goods special, nothing reserv-
ed. Lot 1 sold up to 20 cents, only 8
cents; lot 2, sold up to 80 cents, only
10 cents; lot 3, sold up to 10 cents,
only Is cents. at The Economist.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Statehood cigars. two for 25 cents.
Deming, the railroad center of New
MEXICO.
See the newest in ladies' neckwear
d The Economist.
Deming, the gateway to the best
part Of Old Mexico.
window shades in all colors and
widths at Albert Faber's. 305 Railroad
mexican drawn work in endless "a
fisty 81 Albert Faber's, 305 Railroad
avenue.
In Deming you can buy lots for 500
which will pay you 100 per cent. In less
than twelve months.
In Mexican drawn work we are
showing a big assortment. Albert
Faber, sos Railroad avenue.
Deming. Have you been there? II
not, you should get there for the big
OF lots on the nth of this month.
Demrng! Don't overlook 1t II you
are looking for a sale and paying in,
sestment
In Deming another good hotel is
needed to accommodate the enormous
increase Of population
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Boys school suits, s1.S5, $3.50, SO,
$3.50. SS.75 and 81 each at the Racket,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25
MADAME PHILIPS.

w n OONNI ~NN~'N
Is closing out her hair dressing and
manicuring parlors. Switches, Wigs
and bangs, powders, creams and hair
tonics all will be sold at a great sacri-
fee.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Boys zchool suits, s1.S5, $3.50, So,
$3.50. s375 and 81 each at the Racket
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Boys school suits. s1.S5, $3.50, SO,
$3.50. 1913 and 81 each at the Racket.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

The Plush cigar, a genuine 10 cent
cigar. for 3 cents. Try one at SCOTS
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25

Copper, tin anu galvanized iron
York.-Whitney company.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-08-25
! Fresh Cut Flowers
IVES, THE

Have you ever noticed that it is poor
economy to buy cheap, shoddy school
shoes?~ We do not handle this kind,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
Percival Clement Coming,

All people who are interested in the
local option and high license issue O.
the present gubernatorial campaign
will have chance to hear it fully dis
cussed in the Auditorium Tuesday
evening when Percival W. Clement.
one of the candidates for the governor.
ship, will speak in his own behalf.
Since Mr.. Clement began stumping the
state he has created unexpected inter
est in the high license issue and crowd
ed houses have greeted him everywhere.
Ezra {. Allen of Rutland, Mr.. Glenn
ent's advance agent was in town Tues
day to make arrangements for securing
the Auditorium and since then the
town has been thoroughly billed with
posters announcing the address Mr..
Clement will bring a colored quartet to
furnish music.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
SILAS w. RICHARDSON.
Death of a Well-Known Resident at His Home
on Oak Street Saturday Member of A Com
pany, I'd Vermont Regiment, and the Possess
sor of Noble War Record

Silas W. Richardson, GO, died Sat
urday evening at 9 O'Clock at his home
on Oak street. after an illness which
confined him to his bed for about tive
weeks, The illness was caused by the
effects of bullet wound which he re
ceiyed in the civil war, aid his death
took place Just thirty nine years from
the day he was shot. He had suf-
fered from the wound ever since, and
in November 1899 went to New York
city in the hope that an operation
might relieve him but it was found
that nothing could be done. The fun
eral was held Tuesday afternoon at
l 30 from the house, Rev. II. r. Miles
officiating in the absence of Rev. F. E.
Marble of the Baptist church where
Mr. Richardson was an attendant. 4
large delegation of Sedgwick Post, G.
\. r., was present and the bearers
H. Putnam, +. r. ThayeE, Col. II. f.
Taylor and j. p. Elmer The burial
was in Prospect Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Richardson was born in STAN
ford, Vt, April 20 1912, the son of
Jonathan and Elizabeth Richardson.
He remained in his native town until
August 1862 when he enlisted in A
company, ID Vermont regiment. He
was twice wounded in the head during
the fight at Mary's Heights in the
great Charlottesville struggle of May
3, 1863. Charging up the heights
against the forts his company had Just
come through the brush into the road
when they encountered a squad of reb-
els and Mr. Richardson was struck by
glancing ball in such a way as to
knock him down but not penetrate the
skull. In spite of intense pain he raj
lied and went on only to be struck a
second time, the ball entering the
cheek, cutting through the inner ear
and coming out back of the ear. He
was left on the field for dead and his
obituary was afterwards published in
a Bennington paper. Even when in
charge of a surgeon his case was con
hopeless. He survived in spite
of everything however and was after
wards transferred from the field hos
pital to the hospital in Brattleboro
where after his recovery he was de
tailed by Col. William Austine to
work in his Office as orderly, serving in
the veteran reserve corps until he was
out in July 1865.
Since then Mr.. Richardson has lived
in Brattleboro being employed for a
of years in the Estey Organ
factory and for the past l. years hold
ing the position of town liquor agent.
In March 1866 he married Miss Lydia
A. Simonds who survives him with one
Ada. wife of Leslie Scott of
New York city. He also leaves one |
brother, Waldo E. Richardson.
Mr.. Richardson was a man of strict 4
honesty and was always upright in his .
lealings with his fellow men. AL /
5hough of a retiring disposition he had |
! large circle of friends by whom his
leath will be felt as personal loss 1
lie was member of Columbian lodge,
:. a A. M, as well as of Sedgwick
,ost. G.. 4. II.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09

The town of St Pierre. Martinique.
has been totally destroyed by volcanic
disturbances. Almost all the inhabi-
tants are said to have been killed. and
the shipping in the port has been de-
stroyed, the steamer Roraima, which
left New York April %. having been
lost with all Oh board.
For nearly a week earthquakes have
been tumbling down cities, towns and
villages on the western slope of the
Sierras of the republic of Guatemala.
Quezelentanago has suffered most Sc
yereiiy. The very narrow streets make
ueath traps of the houses. Fully 200
ooales have already been removed from
the debris, and many persons are had
ly injured. Fire and flood have added
to the horror, and many people have
gone insane while Others have com
mitted suicide.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09

| Raymond, the four-year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Pierce, had mar
row escape from drowning last Friday
afternoon by falling into a we'll on
Spring street. In company with an
other child about the same age the
Pierce lad was playing on Spring street
when he happened to step on the de
cayed covering of the well and sank
out of sight. His companion hurried
to Mrs Pierce who already was hunt
ing for her child and told her what had
happened but the boy could not re
member which well it was into which
the Pierce child had fallen as there were
three or four of them in very nearly the
same place.
While Mrs. Pierce was lookingIdown
one well trying to find the child Frank
Thomas discovered him in another and
by means of a slip moose made from a
piece of rope in buggy nearby man
aged to rescue the child. The well in
to which he had fallen was ID feet deep
and from measurements afterwards
taken the water was between two and
three feet in depth. 1t was with a good
deal of difficulty that Mr.. Thomas sue
ceeded in getting the child out for he
was unable at first to get the moose over
the child's head, and the boy was so
frightened that he could render no as
SiStance.
There are four wells on Spring street
and according to residents in that part
of the town all of them are in need of
repair. The one into which the child fell
has been repaired since the accident ago
and all others have been reported but
nothing has yet been done to them. An
open well is a decidedly dangerous
thing and four of them so near together
are still worse Had it rot been for
the prompt arrival of Mr.. Thomas the
Pierce child might have been drowned
for his mother had no idea into which
well he had fallen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-09
CHURCH SERVICES.

( At the Adventist Christian church
Prayer meeting at 10 40 a. m. Sunday
school at noon. Loyal Workers meet
ing at 8 p. IN.
Unitarian church, Rev. +. @. S. Os-
good, pastor Service every Sunday
at 10 30 a. M, Sunday school at II :4J
a. m. Next Sunday Rev. Antoine G
Singson of Holyoke will exchange pull
pits with the pastor All are Welcome
Universalist church, Reignold K.
Marvin, pastor. Morning worship at
10 30 O'Clock. Subject of the sermon,
THE Sure Refuge in the Time of
Trouble. Mrs. Pratt and Mr.. Brasor
will sing. Sunday school at II 40 a.
m. Senior Union at p. m. All are
welcome.
Christian Science services in Market
block, Sunday at II a. m. Subject.
Mortality and Immortality. " Sun
day school at II a. M Testimonial
meeting, Wednesday 7 80 p. m. Read
ing room open Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday from. to 5 p. IN. All are
welcome