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Milford chronicle., 1904-07-08
An Ancient Superstition That stin
Exists In England.

In some parts of England peculiar
whistling or yelping noises are heard
in the air after dusk and early in the
morning before daylight during the
winter months. Sometimes, however,
the noise is described as beautiful
sounds like music. high up in the air,
which gradually die away. The gen.
eral belief is that the "seven whis-
tiers as they are called, are the fore
tellers of bad luck, disaster or death
to some one in the locality. 1t is
very ancient suggestion. Both swifts
and plOvers have been suggested as
the "whistlers." 1t may be noted that
plovers are traditionally supposed to
contain the souls of those w2o assisted
at the crueiixion and in consequence
/ were doomed to float in the air for
ever. Really, the "whistlers" are wild
geon. or teal, as they fit from their
feeding grounds, passage always
made under cover of darkness. In
Shropshire the sound is described rs re-
sembling that of many larks singing,
and the folklore of both Shropshire
and Worcestershire says, They are
seven birds. and the six fly about con
tinually together looking for the sew
enth, and when they lind him the world
will come to an end
Everywhere, without exception, the
"seven whistlers" are believed to pre-
sage i'll. but the superstition seems tC
> be more particularly a miners notion
If they hear the warning voice of th'
"seven whistlers," birds sent. as the!
saw. by Providence to warn them of al
impending danger, not q man VIII &c
scend into the pit until the following
day. For example, in September, lStI
the following paragraph went til
a round of the papers: ION Monda
morning large numbers Of the miner
e pmployed at the Bedworth cOllierie'
2 in North Warwickshire, giving way
II superstition which has long preyaile
Il among their class, refused to descen
I. into the pits in which they are emplo!
T. ed. During Sunday night it was state
e that the seven whistlcrs' had pee
a distinctly heard in the neighborhood
'e Redworth. and the result was that {
the following morning many Of Il
men positively refused to descend IN
tile pits"
Morfa colllery. in South Wales
ps notorious fW its uncanny tradition
nd The "seven whistlers' were heal
N. there before great explosion in 4
ne sixties and before another in lS'
II. when nearly Il hundred miners we
Ii entombed. In December, 1898, it W
TO said that they had been heard '
nd again. whereupon the men struck wo
r. ana could not be induced to resume
unt1 the government inspector b
in made a close examination of the wol
tel ings and reported all safe. In Jn
ro 1902, another instance of a collie
bo strike. founded upon the same sup
he stition. occurred in England.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-08
traits of Indian Children

A teacher in an Indian school WI, "l,'ee' 80
nt a Et+1e oirl got her finger mashed olL
recently in the cogs Of the mansle 4 so,,nd nd
onr laundry. She never utters a SCUM u"
or Or complaint about the pain. AF NJ ror, lm
al Sion oolp doesn't appreciate a favor. II you
uiun i,.n him bread today. tomorrow ne
i,I girT ost for two pieces and the mex, :,
dov will want coffee thrown IN, s,a,,5od anlI 4
Toy Ton refuse will be greatly onenoea o -
One of the hardest things we nave u, :,
Jo , is TO teach the little Indians 10 say
sThank you"
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-08
LOW RATES TO OCEAN CITY
MARYLAND.

One-Day Excursions via Philadel-
phia, and Washington Railroad.
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Company
announces three excursion to Ocean
City, Md, during the present sea-
son. July 7, August 4 and is.
A special train will be run on
the schedule given below, and ex-
cursion tickets, good only on the
special train in each direction, will
be sold at rates quoted.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-08
Delaware College
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
-. /. LIZ. e.nAen.her lsih. 1904.

Entrance examinations will be held al any .Si o5
~, f,ii WING named places, on June llth ana
ihS l0ia l0ao9 Il notice is sent to the President
N;eyyark. Middietown, smyrna, Dover MiiioIu'
Georgetown Lewes seaford. Ia, LaTrei' Sl held in the
Examinations for entrance g,I ,S VII I4,b rs igO1
C0Gle,ssi;SsteS Should present themselves for ex-
,xination in June, as they will then have e, o.. 9D
portunty to make mp at the eEaminati4n at al S
College in September a1y aehceuSi9' 'i'''
Tuition free to all students from Deaware ,5r;,,
For anv inforraatiOn about the college WY m
TO the President. Catalogue sent "p'" 'r
ph''''on' GEO. A. HARTER, President
Apr l5-5no
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Tour to the Yellowstone Park

On account of the Triennial Conclave
Knights Templar, to be held at San Fran
cisco, Cal, September 9Th aud 9Th, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run
a personally conducted tour, visiting the
Yellowstone Park, the principal cities
and beautiful resorts of the Pacific Coast.
Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver
and the St. Louis Exposition, in addition
to affording five days in San Francisco.
Tickets, covering every necessary expense
en- rontf except hotel accommodations in
Sal Fla. cisco, will be sold at the low
rate of $3.50 from all stations on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. A special train
of high grade Pullman equipment will
leave New York, Philadelphia, Harris
burg, and Pittsburg Wednesday, August
II. The full five and one days tour of
the Yellowstone Park will be made, three
days will be spent at Los Angeles, two
days at Colorado Springs, and two days
at st. Louis, the party reaching now York
Mon day, September 10Th. Stops for
sightseeing will be n ade at Seattle. TOGO
ma, Portland, San Jose, Monterey, Santa
Barbara. Salt Lake City, Glenwood
Springs, and Denver. A descriptive tin
erary will be sent On application to Geo.
W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
A La Carte Dining Car Service on
the Pennsylvania Railroad.

To still further accommodate its patrons
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
established the la carte system of din
ing car service for breakfast and luncheon
on several of its most popular trains.
A la carte breakfast is served on the
Federal Express leaving Philadelphia at
6.35 a. m. daily for Washington, and on
the Cleveland and Cincinnati Express
leaving New York at S.25 p m. daily for
Pittsburg.
A la carte luncheon is served on trains
leaving Philadelphia for New York at
100 a. m. week days, 1885 p. m. Sun
days only, and LOO p. m. week days; on
train leaving New York for Philadelphia
at 1856 p. m. week days; on train leaving
Pittsburg for Philadelphia at 1901 p.
m daily, and on the coach section OF
train leaving New York at 1.55 p. m
daily for Pittsburg and the West.
A la carte breakfast and luncheon are
served on the Manhattan Limited leaving
Pittsburg at 8 IS a. m. daily for New
York
All dinners on Pennsylvania Railroad
dining cars, and all other meals, except
those mentioned above, are table d'hote.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
One Hundred Dollars Reward

The readers of this paper will be pleas.
ed to learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the MEDICAL fraterniey
Catarrh being constitutional disease,
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work The prorrietors
have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, 0.
H Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05

1t is the "Big Six" the packers, on one
side, and the Amalgamated Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen of North America
on the other-and the public in between.
1t is not so much question of right as
of might. The packing of meat is not a
"public utility" that any one, even Bryan,
wants the government to take over. We
see no way for the public to get its rights
except to stop eating meat for good
long while. 1t can live that way and
perhaps healthy and strong people will
be the better for the experience The
trouble is that the weak and helpless,
who must be the worse from change of
diet will suffer, as usual.
There is nothing that has so little
sympathy in it as a sympathetic strike.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Unknown Man Found.

On Friday afternoon last at 3.3(
o'clock an unknown white man was struck
by local train No. 1O4, of the Chesapeake
Beach Railway, in charge of conductor
F. Taylor and engineer William Groves
near Marr's Station and instantly kill
ed.
1t seems the victim got aboard the 2 sc
excursion train at Chesapeake Junction,
presumably to go to the Beach. but not
having a ticket, was put off the train at
Richie.
He had bandage on deep cut over
his eye, which had been received several
days previous, and seemed to be in daz-
ed condition when noticed by persons at
Richie Station.
He walked eastward toward MARI Sta
ton about mile, and then sat down on
the side of the track and fell asleep, with
his head lying on the rail.
Engineer Groves testified that as soon
as the fireman told him that he was about
to hit a man he applied the brake but it
was too late to stop his engine in time to
prevent striking the sleeping man.
Although his skull was not fractured
he had very bad scalp wound, and died
soon after the train crew reached him.
Justice Ridgley of this town, was mott
fed and summoned jury of inquest,
which after examining the crew of the
train and several other witnesses, render
ed verdict of accidental death.
The deceased was dressed in a blue
serge suit, straw hat and black lowquar-
tered shoes. He was about 80 years old
and weighed about 100 pounds, blue eyes,
black hair and mustache.
The dead man, was supposed to be j.
P. Boswell, of Accokeek, this county, as
he hadla memorandum book in his pocket
with that name written in it, but a broth
er of Mr.. Bos we'll came here on Saturday,
and after viewing the remains, pronounc-
ed them those of stranger, although the
handwriting in the book was that Of his
brother.
Undertaken Scott Armstrong, buried
the body in the Episcopal Cemetery here
on Saturday night.-Gazette.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
The Dance of the Season.

A most delightful dance was given on
Wednesday night of last week at Grange
Hall, near Iceland, in honor of Misses
Maud and Josephine Roberts. Brilliant
red lanterns, soft moonlight and be-
witching music enhanced the pleasure of
youth and maiden as they gayly danced
away the hours. At twelve o'clock sup
per of sandwiches, coffee. ices, and cake
was served
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Roberts, Mrs. William Ber-
ry, Mrs. Harry Brogden, Miss Mildred
Carter, Mrs. Charles Clagett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmead, DR.. and Mrs. Cawood,
Misses Kate Marbury. Kate Merrick,
Marguerite Clagett, Ida and Kate Bowie,
Elizabeth Stanley, of Laurel: Nina Rob
erts, of Baltimore; Alice Roberts, Mary
W. Merrick, May Clagett, Miss Angula
of Cuba; Katherine Billopp, Miss Bonyer,
Miss Tug, of Bowie; Mary Brogden, Ruth
Bowie, of Washington; Marie Green, of
Baltimore county; Estelle Berry: Messrs.
Booth Bowie. Clarence Roberts, Charles
NJ. Berry, Julian Hall, Oden Roberts,
Will Roberts, of Baltimore; Joseph and
Frank Addison, Howard Duckett, of Hy-
attsville; Harvey Stanley. of LAUREL
Stone Posey, of La Plata; Roy Clagett,
Brooke Harper, and Carroll Grant, of
Washington; James Berry, Edmund Fair
fax, of New York; M. H. Magruder, Ar
ther Magruder, Guy Clagett, John Har-
desty, Thomas Berry, w. Seaton Belt,
Beall Bowie, Charles Bowie and many
Others
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Death of Ex-Governor PattisOn.

Former Governor Robert E. Pattison
died at 6 rs o'clock Monday morning at
his home in Philadelphia. Although
pneumonia was the immediate cause of
of death, Mr.. Pattison was indirectly a
victim of overwork in connection with
the recent democratic national conven-
ton. He returned to Philadelphia, brok-
en- in health, and with shattered nerves.
The Ex-Governor was of powerful phys
ique, and there is no doubt that, had his
system not been run down 80 seriously
pneumonia would not have secured ia
tai hold upon him.
Robert Emory Patt ison was born at
Quantico, Somerset county, Maryland,
December 9Th, 1850. He was the son of
a Methodist clergyman. He studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1872.
Pattison gained place in the public eye
early in life. He was twice chosen con-
troller of Philadelphia. The prestige
gained by vigorous administration of
that office made him the nominee of his
party for governor In 1852. His election
was one of the political sensations Of
that period. Eight years later, and for
the second time he carried the greatest
republican State in the Union. Later
Gov. Pattison WAS defeated for mayor of
Philadelphia and latterly for governor
again, being defeated by Pennypacker.
Several times Mr. Pattison had been
mentioned for the presidential nomina
ton. The most notable instance was
when Tammany Hall in an effort to turn
Pennsylvania delegates from Cleveland
which would have prevented the nomina
ton, offered to turn in for Pattison. De-
ceased was connected with various Phila.
delphia financial institutions and con-
Quoted his legal practice to the end.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Died

On Friday evening, Jnly Goth, after an
FAINT daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Reverdy
Sasscer, aged mon tbs and % days. The
funeral took place on Sunday afternoon
at "Woodland' and the interment was in
the family burying ground. Rev. Mr..
McManus read the following beautiful
poem at the conclusion of the services:
"Sometimes when all life's lessons have
been learned,
And sun and stars forevermorc have
set,
The thin gs which our weak jupgment here
had spurned,
The things DER which we grieve with
lashes wet,
Will flash before us out of life's dark
night,
AS stars shine most in deeper tints of
blue;
And we shall see how all Gods plans
were right;
And how what seemed reproof was love
most true.
"And we shall see how, while we frown
and sigh,
UOu pldus 80 oH DIS DtsI III YOU "i"
me;
How when we called, He needed not our
cry,
Because his wisdom to the end could see.
And even as prudent parents disallow
Too much sweet to craving babyhood,
So, God, perhaps, is keeping from us
Life's sweetest things, because it seemeth
good
"And if, sometimes, commingled with
life's wine,
We find the NORWOOD, and rebel and
shrink,
Be sure wiser hand than yours or
mine
Pours out the portion for our lips to
drink.
And if some one we love is lying low
Where human kisses cannot reach the
face,
OH do not blame the loving Father
But wear your sorrow with obedient
grace.
"And you will shortly know t h a t
heightened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God gives His
friend
And that sometimes the sable pail of
death
Conceals the fairest boon His love can
send.
If we could push ajar the gates of life,
And stand within and all Gods workings
see,
We could interpret all this doubt and
strife,
And for each mystery could find key.
But not today. Then, be content, poor
heart.
Gods plans, like lilies, pure and white
unfold;
We must not tear the close shut leaves
apart:
Time will reveal the calyxes Of gold.
And if, through patient toll, we reach the
land
Where tired feet, with sandals loosed
may rest,
Where we shall know and clearly under
stand,
think that we will say: God knew
the best
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
BREVITTES.

Mr.. J.C C. Joy, of Anacostia, D. c..
was in town on Monday last.
Miss Emma Deale. of Baltimore, is
visiting friends near here.
Miss Katie Marbury and Mr.. William
Marbury are at Cape May.
Mrs. Owen Duvall and little son have
been visiting Mr.. M. Mitchell.
Miss Marie Green, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Ida Bowie.
Real enjoyment is had when reading
that clever magazine, The Smart Set.
Mr.. Reynold Harris, of Washington,
spent Sunday with friends in Marlboro.
Miss Lucy Mitchell, of Washington,
has been visit visiting her father, Mr..
James Mitchell.
Mr. J. N. w. Wilson has returned
from visit to relatives in the lower
portion of the county.
States Attorney NJ. H. Magruder,
stated on Saturday on his annual vaca-
ton to Colonial Beach, Va
Mr.. Rodgers Gore, of this town, is on
visit to Mr.. Spencer Crane, of Califor-
MIA, St. Mary's county.
Miss Emma Grimes, of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. William Love
less.
Miss Martha Duckett and Mr.. Edgar
Duckett. of Baltimore, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. William Loveless, near Iceland.
"A sale of ice cream, cake etc. will be
held on the grounds of the Marlboro
House tomorrow afternoon for the bene-
fit of the Choir Guild of Trinity Church.
MIR. William NJ. Levin. of Hyattsville,
has sold his handsome residence 'Mel-
rose' to parties in Washington who ex-
pect to take possession in short time.
Miss Isabel Jack son is visiting Dr..
and Mrs. L. A. Griffith whose son, Webb,
is i'll with typhoid fever. Much sympathy
is felt for them in their great anxiety as
to the result of the attack.
Miss Ruth Bowie entertained few
of her friends at small dance last Satur
day night at "Keokuk" the beautiful
home of her grandparents, near this
town.
Miss Florence B. White has been APP
pointed teacher of the "Bald Eagle
school in Nottingham district; Miss Annie
G.. Carroll, teacher of the school at
Richie Station; and Miss Elizabeth Nc
Gregor, teacher of School No. 9 in Laurel
district.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Items from Laurel.

Laurel is not whit behind the other
popular summer resorts, in its passion
for Lawn Tennis and it is pre- emineptly
he amusement of the season, one of the
most prominent clubs here has court
on the lawn, of DR.. Sadler, facing on
Prince Georges street. On Saturday
afternoon several exciting games were
played and when twilight dews were fall
ing the historic old oak tree that adorns
the grounds was lighted with numerous
Japanese lanterns and under its wide
! spreading branches tea was served, with
Punch salads, sandwiches and cake.
Invitations had been extended to many
of the semmer visitors, and a large and
merry crowd enjoyed the novel affair.
Miss Blanche Baldwin, private seere-
tary to Mr. Andrews, first Auditor for the
Treasury, has been promoted to a 1900
dollar clerkship Miss Baldwin. is a daug-
ter of the late Ernest p Baldwin and
niece of the editor of the "Laurel Demo
GRAFT"
Mrs. John Lanahan and Miss Mary
Lanahan are at Atlantic city.
Miss Alice Vernon Emory. of Brook
iyn, N. Y. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis jenkins.
Mr. and Mrs Leigh Marriott and daugh-
tiers of Baltimore are spending til month
of August at the "Marles.'
Senator A. p. German is now enjoying
the pleasure OF country life at his fine es-
children and grand children. a large,
united and happy family, undisturbed by
visions of the future.
Company No. 3, Laurel Volunteer Fire
department and their friends enjoyed
trolley ride to Cabin John Bridge Mon.
day night.
lMr. and Mrs. Frank Powell of Jessups
visited Mrs. Ross Baldwin on Sunday
last.
The proceeds of the fair and supper
held by the ladies Of St. Mary's Church
last week amounted to over three hun
dred dollars.
Miss Virginia Waters, of Washington,
Is the guest of Miss Alice Waters.
Mr. DeWilton Snowden Of West End,
Va. is visiting his family here.
Mrs. Kay Ober of Baltimore is at
"Alnwick" for the summer and early
fall months.
Mesdames Frank and Robert Jenkins,
Miss Elizabeth and Mr.. Wilson jenkins
of Baltimore were the guests of Misses
last.
Mrs. Lawrence Reese, of Baltimore
visited relatives here this week. c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Road Commissioners.

There was regular meeting of the Road
Commissioners Tuesday with all the
members present. The following accounts
were passed.
Fl. p. Freeland, building bridge on
Bailey roads. 10th district, $25; c G
Clarke, repair bridge on B. & &. X. r.,
nth district, $11 so; George P. Beweley,
1st district, ST. %; r Delozier, 12th dis
trict, $50 S5; Lewis Lanham. 9th district,
81; L. N. Duvall, 18th district, $50 so; N.
o. Ridgely. 3rd district, SEQ; H. w.
Brown & Bros 10Th district, $50 so; W.
H. Owens, 10th district, $50; j. F. Gotten
3rd district, $50 %; Edward Magruder,
18th district $S7; Joseph Farnum, 18th
district, $50.
Adjourned until August 10Th 1904.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians had long and stub
lung" writes J. F. Hughes of Dupont,
Ga. land gave me up. Everybody thought
my time had come. AS last resort
tried Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The benefit l received was
striking and I was on my feet in few
days Now I've entirely regained my
health" 1t conquers all Conghs, Colds
and Throat and Lung troubles. Guaran-
teed by w. 1, Wolff & Co. Price SOC,
and $100 Trial bottles free.
Get your exhibits ready for the Fair,
week after next.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Orphans Court.

There was a regular meeting of the
Orphans Court on Tuesday, with all the
judges present. The following orders
were passed:
Ordered, That Wesley Beall be appoint
ed administrator of Henry M. Beall, de
ceased, penalty of bond $1,000. filed and
approved Notice to Creditors ordered
W. A Ryon aud Suit Richie, appointed
appraisers.
Ordered, That Frederick Sasscer, ad
ministrator of William P. Berry, deceased
be authorized +, sell the personal estate
of said deceased at putlic or private sale
at his discretion provided that if sold at
public sale 10 days notice be given and if
at private sale to sell for not less than the
appraised value thereof.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-08-05
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining matchmaking
the postoffice at Upper Marlboro, Md, on
August 1st. 1904.
Lizzie Allen, Miss BERTHE Adams, Miss
BERTHE Adams, Frances Brown, George
Cross, Daniel johnson, Mckee, Lumber
Agent; William Waters, Margaret Oden.
Mr. Preston, DR.. James A. Spect, Mrs
Winston. Foreign-Miss l. M. Thorn
son, care of Mrs. Duvall
CHARLTON SAsscER, Postmaster.