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Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-28

just as If you'd put it there with
your fingers"
Several received this palaver with a
contemptuous butvery appropriate curl
of the nose, and Mealy Whitecotton Of
fered to bet half pint, "that couldn't
do the like again with no sort of
wabbles, he didn't care what" But /
had already fortified myself on this
quarter by my morality. A decided
majority, however, were of the opinion
that l was serious; and they regarded
me as one of the wonders Of the world.
Billy increased the majority by now
coming out fully with my history, as
he had received it from his father;
to which listened with quite as much
astonishment as any other one of his
hearers. He begged me to go home
with him for the night, or, as he ex-
pressed it, ito go home with him, and
swap lies that night, and it shouldn't
cost me a cent" the true reading of
which is, that if would go home with
him, and give him the pleasure of an
evenings chat about old times, his
house should be as free as my own.
But l could not accept his hopsitality,
without retracing five or six miles of
the road which I had already passed,
and therefore, declined it.
"Well, If you won't go, what must
l tell the old woman for you for she'll
be mighty glad to hear from the boy
that won the silk handkerchief for
her, and expect she'll lick me for not
bringing you home with me-"
"Tell her." said l, "that 1 send her
a quarter of beef which 1 won, as
did the handkerchief, by nothing in
the world but mere good luck"
Hold your jaw, Lyman!" said Billy,
II ant a gwine to tell the old woman
any such lies; for she's a rale regular
built Meth dist
AS I turned to depart, "Stop a min
ute, stranger!" said one; then low
ering his voice to confidential, but
distinctly audible tone, What you Of
fering for?" continued he. I assured
him 1 was not a candidate for any
thing, that I had accidentally fallen
in with Billy Curlew, who begged me
to come with him to the shooting
match and, as it lay on my road,
had stopped. "Oh," said he, with a
conciliatory nod, eff you're up for any
thing, you needn't be mealy-mouthed
about it fore us boys; for We'll go in
for you here up to the handle"
eyes," said Billy, dang old Roper,
if We don't go our death for you 10
matter who offers. If ever you come
out for anything, Lyman, jist let the
boys of Upper Hogthief know it, and
they'll go for you to the hilt, against
creation, tit or no tit, that's the tatur."
l thanked them kindly and repeated
my assurances. The reader will not
suppose that the district took it's name
from the character Of the inhabitants.
In almost every county in the state
there is some spot or district which
bears a contemptuous appellation, u.s.
ually derived from local rivalships, or
from a single accidental circumstance.
HALL.
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A young woman receiving instruc-
tion in piano playing was told one day
hxy hot Oh q
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GEORGIA seen ES.
Continued from page ~

her ball we'll. Take care and don't
touch the trigger, until you've got your
bead; for she's spring-triggered and
goes mighty easy; but you hold her to
the place you want her, and If she
don't go there, dang old Roper"
1 took hold of Soap stick, and lapsed
Immediately into the most hopeless
despair. l am sure l never handled as
heavy a gun in all my life. why,
Billy" said l, "you little mortal, you!
what do you use such gun as this
for?"
Look at the bulls eye yonder!"
said he.
True" said l, "but l can't shoot
her; it is impossible"
go long, you old coon!" said Bill
ly; 81 see what you're at" intimating
that all this was to make the coming
shot more remarkable; "Daddy's little
boy don't shoot anything but the old
Soap stick here today, 1 know"
The judges, l knew, were becom-
ing impatient, and, withal, my situa-
ton was growing more embarrassing
every second; so I cen resolved to
try the Soap stick without further par
ley.
l stepped out, and the most intense
interest was excited all around me,
and it flashed like electricity around
the target, as 1 judged from the anx-
ious gaze Of ali in that direction.
Policy dictated that 1 should fire
with falling rifle, and l adopted this
mode; determining to fire as soon as
the sights came on line with the
diamond, bead or no bead According
ly, l commenced lowering old Soap
stick; but in spite of all my muscular
powers, she was obedient to the laws
of gravitation, and came down with
uniformly accelerated velocity. Re-
fore l cold arrest her downward flight,
she had not only passed the target
but was making rapid encroachments
on my own toes.
why, he's the weakest man in the
arms, ever seed," said one, in half
whisper.
Its only his fun" said Billy; 81
know him."
''It may be fun" said the other,
"but it looks nightly like yearnest
to man up tree"
l now, of course, determined to re-
verse the mode of firing, and put forth
all my physical energies to raise Soap
stick to the mark. The effort silenced
Billy, and gave tongue to all his com
panions. had just strength enough
to master Soap sticks obstinate pro-
clivity, and consequently my nerves
began to exhibit palpable signs of dis
tress with her first imperceptible
movement upward. A trembling COM
menced in my arms; increased, and
extended rapidly to my body and lower
eXtermities; so that by the time had
brought Soap stick up to the mark, l
was shaking from head to foot, exact
ly like a man under the continued ac-
tion of strong galvanic battery. In
the meantime my friends gave vent to
their feelings freely.
81 swear poin' blank" said another,
that man can't shoot"
He used to shoot WE'LL" said anoth-
er; "but can't now, nor never could"
"You better git away from bout that
mark!" bawled a third, "for / be dod
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-28

Tom Watson and his home are ii.
Illustrated In his magazine for Februa-
ry. Everybody is interested in what
this great southerner does and owns
Girard, Ala, Workman
Weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-02-28

A young woman receiving instruc-
tion in piano playing was told one day
by her instructor that she was
christian pianist" On the way home
she debated what might be meant by
the expression. Her father also con-
sidered the compliment" as doubtful,
and meeting the instructor few days
later asked why his daughter had been
called a christian pianist" "Oh,
SIR" was the reply, II SIMPLY meant
she didn't 'et her right hand know
what her left hand does."-Philadel
phia Record.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Ass1eNEEs SALE
OF
Y A1uAeLr REAL EsrArr.

IN EVANSVILLE DISTRICT, ABOUT
ONE AND ONE.HALF MILES
NORTH WEST OF BELTSVILLE.
RY WRIT UE of the power of sale con-
- tanned in a mortgage from John II
Larcombe and Elizabeth p. Larcombe, his
wife, dated August 8, 1888 and recorded
in Liber J. W. B. No. 8, folio 757, etc,
one of the Land Records of Prince
Georges County, the undersigned as
signee of said mortgage by assignment
duly recorded among said Land Records,
will sell at public sale on the premises
(the residence of the late John H. Lar
combe) on
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Meeting Of School Board.

There was a meeting of the Soho oil
Board of Tuesday with all the members
present. The following orders were
passed:
Ordered, That Jas. Hamilton, w. 8.
wilkins and B. L. Gibbs be appointed
trustees Of school No. 1, 18th district.
Ordered, That the resignation of Miss
Susie La Roche, as an assistant teacher
in the Hyattsville school, be a ccepted.
In filing this vacancy the Board pass
ed the following order: "Whereas Miss
Collins, who is qualified by the requisit e
certificate was promised the expected
vacancy at Hyattsville several months
ago by the President of the Board and
the County Superintendent, with the as
sent of the Board, the Board does not
feel justified in appointing another in
her stead who has not the requisite GER
tifcate, and therefore Miss Imogene A.
Collins is hereby appointed assistant
teacher to fill the vacancy in the Hyatts-
vile school, commencing March /, 1907.
Ordered, Upon the complaint of w. s..
Wilkins that the teacher of coIored
school No l, 7th district, is neglecting
his duties, that said teacher be removed
from the position, unless he disproves the
charges and makes expla nation to this
Board at next meeting.
Adjourned to meet on Tuesday, March
9Th
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Items from Laurel.

On February 18th Mrs. Mary e. Tracy
aged 80 years died The deceased was the
widow Of George Tracey Of Va. and the
daughter Of William and Mary Hoxton
Tolson of this county. She is survived
by 4 sister, Mrs Julia English. Of Laurel
and three brothers William D. Tolson,
Of California; A fired G. Tolson, of Md,
Dabney K. Tolson, Of Va. The inter-
ment was at old St. Barnabas Church Of
which the deceased had been a memher
for many years.
The funeral Of Miss Letitia Eliico..
Tyson who died on her Sand birthday
took place from St. Philips Church
Laurel on Tue sday the 10Th. Interment
in the family lot in the Cemetery here,
Rev. T. A. Johnstene officiating.
E, c. C.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Cures Blood, SKIN Diseases, Can
Ger. Greatest Blood
Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
bumps, scabby, and pimply skin, bone
pains, catarah, rheumatism, or any blood
or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. b.. Soon all sores heal. aches
and pains stop and the blood is made
pure and rich. Druggists or by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. B. is esnecially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases, as it cures after all
else fails Dec14061y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01

or the human mechanism an end comes
to its usefulness, but it has not actually
ozvorn out" Mans system at times gets
rusty like the wheels of tie watch and
only needs little cleaning and oiling to
put it in shape for nfe's battles.
An imitation of natures method Of re-
storing waste of tissue ami impoverish-
ment of the blood and nervous force Is
used when you take an alternative extract
of herbs and roots, without the use of alco-
hol, like Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. This vegetable medicine coaxea
the digestive functions and helps ia the
assimilation of food, or rather enables the
organs ~ take from the food just the
nutriment the blood requires.
Hon. John z. Suit, Registrar Of Deeds, Court
House, Durham, N. c., writes: awe have
used DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery In
our family, and have known Of some 81 our
neighbors using it. We have always found II
to do all that Is claimed for it, and feel confident
that it is splendid remedy"
Mrs. Bette MILL of Cotton, N. c., writes;
al procured DR.. Piercs's Golden Medical DIS.
eovery and took 1t fOr my cough. The nledieiAe
acted like charm cured my cough all o. x.
feel very grateful to you for your Kindness. Use
my name If you choose"
Accept no substitute for Golden Medical
Discovery" There Is nothing "just an
good for diseases of the stomach.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the best
laxative for old people. They cure con.
stipation and biliousness
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Balloon Lands Near Groom.

The big balloon "Ame rica," which be-
gan q flight from 18th and M. SITS, 8. E.,
Washington, at 10 O'Clock Saturday
afternoon, descended to earth at 8 ~ near
Groom, on the farm of Mr.. Thomas B.
Hardy, about six miles below this town.
The four passengers, Mr.. j. G. Mccoy,
owner Of the ballon, Allen Hawley,
August Post, of New York, mem Der of
the Aero Club and Leo Stevens, aerenaut
announced that the trip had been most
pleasant one.
The "Washington Times" sent their
big touring car out to bring the gentle
men back to Washington.
The "America" will race in St. Louis
in October for Gordon Bennett Cup.
The following sketch is from special
correspondent
A great senation was created among
the people of Groom on Saturday even
ing when it was learned the balloon which
left Washington about 1 o'clock was
about to alight in their midst The pee
pie become greatly alarmed, and the bust
ness places were closed for the rest Of
the day. When the balloon was first
sighted, it was great distance away
and the people could not convince them
selves what the great object might be.
Some declared that the world was about
to come to an end, and with that belief
it caused many of the people to unite in
prayer. One man declared that it was
toy balloon, and that he would have it
for his little grand-son,if he had to follow
it to the end of the earth. But when the
truth was learned and the news circulat
ed that the largest balloon in America,
was sure to land, the scene which took
place was worth witnessing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
p BL1c SALE.
OF vALUABLE-
Z RsoNAL RopERrY.

DY VIRTUE of the power of the sale
ID contained in chattel mortgage from
Thomas E. Gardiner and Nancy Gar
diner, his wife, dated June 20, 1906, and
duly recorded in the chattel records of
Prince Georges County, Md, B. D. S.
No 1, folio 205, the undersigned mort
gagees, default having occurred in the
covenants of said mortgage, will offer
for sale at public auction on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th 1907,
AT IL O'CLOCK AN;
on the premises where said mortgagors
reside on the T. B. road in Spaldings
district, Prince Georges county, Md,
about one mile from Reds Corner" and
about six miles from Washington, d. G I,
the following personal property:
One bay mare named Pearl, nine years
old; one top spring wagon with pole and
shafts, one iron beam No 81 Lynchburg
pillow, one No 10 Roland Chill plow, one
single expansion cultiyator, one six-foot
drag. TERMS OF SALE:-CASH.
GEORGE B. MERRICK and
T. VAN CLAGETT, Mertga gees.
Feb %, At.
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BKEVITIES.

The County Commission ers and Or
phans' Court will meet next Tuesday.
There will be meeting of the La
dies Association on Monday afternoon at
80 o'clock.
Mrs. G. V. A. Clagett is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. George Cochran, in
Washington.
Col. Robert Montague, of Washing
ton. spent Sunday with his friend, Mr..
James Christm as, at his home near this
town.
Mr.. John Kagle, son of Mr.. William
Kagle, of Seabrook, has gone to Pied
mount, W. ", where he is now employ
ed.
The sale of property for delinquent
taxes will take place next Monday morn
ing at 10 a. m, at the Court House door.
MIR. Wesley Duley, of Groom Station,
was in town on Wednesday attending
to business matters.
Mr.. Samuel R. Neave, of Hughesville
and Mr.. Ernest L. Nutwell, of Gallant
Green Md, were the guests of Mr.. James
E. Joy, of this town on Tusday Of this
| week.
Mr.. Howard Stewart, of Washington,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. M. J..
Wyvill.
Miss Pattie Goddard of Baden. this
county, is visiting Miss Maud Miller.
"A Baltimore Hospital Nurses Train
ing School of good standing will receive
five young lady pupils of IS years of age
or over. Must be strong and healthy
and have fair English education. Ad-
dress Superintendent, PRINCE GEORGES
ENQUIRER, Upper Marlboro, Md.
Mr.. Edmund G. Bowie, son of the
late William D. and Ann H. Bowie, of
this cou nty, died at 1414 Harlem avenue,
Baltimore, on Monday. Mr.. Bowie has
lived at Lothian, Anne Arundel county.
for many years. He was a brother of
Mr.. B. H. G. Bowie, Miss Anne E. Bowie
and Mr. r. Irving Bowie, and leaves a
widow, Mrs. Annie o. Bowie and several
grown sons. The funeral was held from
the Harlem avenue residence at ten
o'clock Wedn esday morning. Mr.. Bowie
was about 62 years of age and had many
friends among the older re sidents of this
community.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01

is enabling the growers association, the
grower to work in b srmony and more ef
fectively, and to get results that only
short while ago seemed impossible.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01

attaCK OF disease II
the battle of life.
The old idea of fate
or "kismet," and
that a person al
ways dies when his
time comes, is now
exploded. Every
mechanism, wheth-
er made by God or
man, has a definite
amount of wear
and its life can be
length g ned or
shortened accord.
ing to the care that
is given it. If &C.
cident or careless
ness destroys the
,-~1x1 1f a. xrvatNL
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 1907.
all the real estate described in said mort
gage, containing
1877 ACRES
OF LAND. MORE OR LESS
AT TWO O'CLOCK P. M,

OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
being the premises upon which the said
John ii. Larcombe resided at the time of
his death, situated about one and one
half-miles northwest of Beltsville on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and still
nearer to Ammendale, adjoining the
lands known as the "Bigelow Place." the
land of Frank Boteler and others, and
more particularly described in said mort
gage, improved by large dwelling and
necessary out-buildings.
TERMS OF SALE:
One-third cash on the day of sale or
final ratification thereof by the Court, of
which deposit of 5000 90 will be reeuir-
ed when the property is bid eff; one-third
in one year and one b
in two years from the day of sale, or all
cash at the option of the purchaser. De-
ferred payments to bear interest from the
day of sale and secured to the salts
faction of the undersigned Taxes to be
adjusted to the day of sale.
MARY Z. l.. HIGGINS.
Assignee of Mort gage,
" Beltsville, Nd.
FILLMORE BEALL, Solicitor.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
The Secret OF Long Life and
How to Overcome Waste.

To vKnow Myself" is to take advantage
Of life's secrets and equip ones self with
IN armor which will successfully resist the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
For Clerk Of the Court of Appeals

Mr.. EDITOR: In short time the politi-
cal pot for prospective State officials who
shall grace the D emocratic ticket in 1907,
will be boiling in all its force and fury.
A. a rule Southern Maryland is never
considered in this ;'make up" except to
voice the sentiment of those who ''shape"
things and to fire the pot for some estate"
already made. Southern Maryland can
and should have say and recognition in
this make up" Only once since have
been voter has Southern Maryland been
honored with Democratic candidate on
the State ticket. Then we came together
as a man and demanded the nomination
of Hon. j. Frank Ford for Clerk of the
Court of Appeals, and he was nominated
and elected. Upon his untimely death
while in office, his place which
rightly belonged to a Southern Mary
lander was given to an Eastern Shore
man, and the following election showed
how unwise this was, as the people ali
elected the Republican opponent-a very
popular Southern Marylander. The Re-
publicans were quick to take advantage
of the mistake of the Democrats.
Southern Maryland should now get to-
gether, work together and stick together
for the Clerkship of the Court of APP
peals. We have amongst us most
worthy and capable man, the Hon. Caleb
G. Magruder of Prince Georges county.
Nobody, of course, questions Mr.. Magru-
ders democracy and capability. Then
why not, Mr.. Editor, push him to the
front? If the Democrats and the Demo-
cratic papers of Southern Maryland will
get behind" and push him to the front,
we can force his nomination. The Dem
ocracy of the State cannot afford to ig-
more u.s. Let US from now on, Sin and
out of season., boom MIR. Magruder for
this place. His nomination will be a
credit to Southern Maryland, his election
a certainty, and his service to the Court
of Appeals monument to the many lau-
rels already won in his professional and
business career. Your ODE dent Servant:
JOHN B. GRAY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01

List of letters remaining in Postoffice
unclaimed, January 31st, 1907:
Bell, Miss Eliza; Jones, Edgar; Murrill,
Mrs. H. A.; Nonemaker JOSEPH, (2);
Weeden, Mrs. Isabel.
CHARLTON SAssCER,
Postmaster.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1907-03-01
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in
Upper Marlboro, Md, postotfice Dec
31st, 1905. Persons calling for letters
in the following list, will please say they
were advertised, otherwise they may not
receive them:
Bell, Miss Eliza; Duvall, H. Mareen
Doranda, Miss Eliza; Douglass, J. H
Emerson, Edward S; Evans, Berkeley
Moore Miss Verta; Mckenzie, Mrs. Lily
Mason, Miss Maud; Nonemaker, Joseph
Queen, Robert; Redmeyer, Walter; Spear
Parker M. (2); Shreve, ]. H; Wilkerson
Miss A. l; Wilson, William. FOREIGN
Ole TVerson.
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Lumber Buyers Attention!

LOW PRICES! SOUND QUALITIES!
Best LUMBER found anywhere. Always get bid from
FRANK LIBBEY 4 CO.. Washington D. c.,
Tongued and groved ceiling beaded $3.50 North Carolina
Flooring at $22 Fonr inch No. Shingles at 450 NJ
White Pine Doors IL in thick panels 40 Best Boards
wide N. c. pine at $500 per 100 #.
always write customers spend the day with to in
shipments Cars loaded day from
pete depot supplies with all LUMBER and
sary complete your house. Our stock Of materials always
sufficient della No dsappontnents Shipments
made with accuracy and pompness Mail correspondence
piled on same day your letter received Try it. This meaus
you the ouoown lumber buyer He always corresponds with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-11-14

A T probably will be a relief to the
great masses of the people to
know finally and positively that Miss
Edith Root, daughter of the secretary
of state, and Ulysses S. Grant III. are
to have an extremely simple and quiet
wedding at the home of the brides
parents on Rhode Island avenue. The
c -ildrsn Of the big ones, especially in
Washington, ordinarily have enough
spent on the gewgaws of their we'd
dings to keep them in household sup
plies for 10 years. The only social
affairs in Washington more costly
than funerals are the weddings.
The daughter of the secretary of
state is to marry the grandson Of a
PRESIDENT and the greatest soldier of
his time, and few people are to be
gathered together to witness the cere-
mony. 1t is a fine and an appealing
arrangement. There probably will be
q lot of presents. Neither the bride
nor the groom, 1t Is supposed, can
prevent the flood of gifts which the
prominence of their families will start.
Young Grant is quiet, unassuming
studious fellow, with bent of mind
for mathematics, for he graduated
into the army's engineering corps.
The bride is girl of domestic tastes.
She has been comparatively little
known in the swirling circle of Wash
ington society. 1t is said that she
has good sound sense, and her dis