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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

WE OFFER
Splendid chances to save money.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Confectionery, fruits, groceries. etc.
mission soda fountain; paying business
low rent: $500.
7Oa South Grand, opposite postoffice.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

Sht heheNed the matter, though confessedlv
ireak1Sh. was merely business necessity.
which her father would eventually explain.
Inc guest was a most agreeable and pre-
NeIlt'ibie person, who would doubtless lessen the
ted1u1n OF the voyage immensely. and Valda
saw no reason to doubt his statements How
ever she was open to conviction. and readily
agreed TO a suggestion of the Captains that
would he sure to clinch the matter for once
and al.
Together they prepared a carefully worded
despatch IN the yacht 5 cipher code. asking
tor VeTIhcatlon OF previous orders. and sent II
ashore by the second mate. with instructions
10 wait for Girard's answer. In the course of
an hour II came. also IN cipher, addressed to
Aalda, and was brlef but comprehensive.
Don't be an idiot. De a / tell YOU.
MARCUS GlRARD.
Captain Joe" asked Valda solennly. but
with dash OF mischief III her big brown ewes.
do You doubt that dad wrote this"
The old sea dog pondered for a full minute,
then answered strangely and without humor,
Oh, its HIM al right enough, I'm not deny
ing II. but ! wish TO God Miss NaIda, ! could
wake up and fInd that ! was drunk
Now the Strangeness of the remark lay
partly II the emphasis on the two personal
pronouns. Nalda thought II out, and grew
suspicious OF Captain loe's sense OF Difference
tC her parent
= te aortsaea neot Sasdog
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
Their Explanation

NOV, as the clever physician proved 10y his
experiments, these most striking features
II the exhibition Of strength were IN reality
dependent on the operator knowledge and
skill rather than on his possession Of extTaOr-
GInarv muscles. In the pulling against the
horses. and II supporting the weight OF the
cannon. the true secret ot strength seemingly
So surprising lay II the position taken by the
performer Either sitting tor the effort
against the span. Cr II standing on the plat
form when holding up the cannon. the posi-
tIcr was SO carefully Judged that the whole
STRAIN came on the leather belt about the
IONS. The use of the hands on the rope was
for the purpose OF decelvIng the eye by an
apparent eXeTtloT II that direction he en-
tire pull. however, was on the IONS
The bones OF the pelvIs form natural
arch. and the explanation of these exhibitions
l. found II the fact that tins arch possesses
great strength. Il would require q very pow
t-tul external pressure directed to the center
q this arch / break It Thus the legs and
thighs, when Il . straight line with the pull
opposed 10 them are easily capable OF SuS-
tanning four q hve thousand pounds The
drag ot the horses was directed against this
natural arch by the cunning q the performer
IN choosing MS position Tor the test and the
same was true II the case OF the cannon 5
three thousand pounds. IN either feat, the
muscles were practically idle.
But different principle Is involved II the
performance with the anvil Here the sole
difficulty IS the initial one OF supporting the
snvil's weight The rest Is simplicity itself
Given q man rugged enough not TO be crushed
by the irons weight. and all Is achieved. II
ONLY . thin piece of metal was used, = single
blow from the slcdge would probably Kill the
man. The great bulk Of metal used IS the
cause q safety. The immunity from Ill effect
is due 10 the TACT that inertia increases with
the increase II mass The anvil. by reason OF
II size transmits hardly trace OF the sledge s
blow 10 the body of the man beneath. The
vibrations from the blow are distributed
di-tu ed. lessened, lost amid the atomic multi
tudes Il the irons bulk, and the performer
can experience no inconvenience beyond the
original one q upholding consldera ble
weight.
Il. the case 4 the large stone that Is broken
~. anne explanation applles.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
The Strength OF Tr.ckery

STILL her exponent q the muscular
R4- - Charles Van EckebeTg- ot HaTz-
gg-s5.-- malt He IT, veled through Europe
C1uc --IH-ls q ms extraordinary power
-ae~e we've -he more remarkable. 1Tlas1nuch
-y tl- Liza was not of more than ordinary
rla .- had no appearance u excessive
r7euc
Ara -1.r here We find the first positive
t1ie- that beng strong i much = matter
81. si IL other words. there i al at OF
s---.--h The enduring q terrific blows from
s-5E- hammers, the resisting q the com
t.-eC --u of TWO strong horses, and many
----t.- -ee1nIrg wonder may re more . TT
E-l- manner and method than q muscle
MOT Us learned II boyhood that each teat
Er -- .---aok required not alone strength
tu- The l-laCk Of II The pTlncIple N
yuge. f-- reaching
I- ..-a .-,1llt-s. amazed bv the exploits cf
I4n -elerg. observed the performances
WITH ..-- scrutiny. and became convinced
tha- - were 70 te explained great IIleaS-
-.t fellows skill With the llea a
1es---- ---- theory. ne visited the eNtli1tlo1-
alla-.- .---E tv The Marquis Il Iull1bardlne
arl ~. physicians. Dr- Stewart and l)T
4rrE-. .e-e spectators stucltl the Hl0 l4at
Il -- ..r -rrl-r,ase that they themselves
alter .--,5l-cared some 81 the feats- l III
mattel. .I,.4 gullers repeated some q the most
ru-r-...... r,g-to--lanCes II the presence -
IL - Society. and along with them
gev- ..-.-.a-lon u how they were accom-
T. .AHid1tion. the performer sat on IN
rll.I-s -5- So thai ms feet were somewhat
t-v--.. .-5 rested .1gaIrlst heavy uprlgnt-
ht round hls loIns q heavy glrc!e q
lt4-t.- .. r--g an :Tgn r1ng- l. winch q rope
w. -.-..l tv means II q hook ne rope
Ia... tween ms legs, through a hole II the
ur-- -. was then attached 10 the span
a. H.- The man Land hold on the rope with
h- and pulled against i while the
ha-.- --geG forward he beSt efforts
,. -.. -.-- were 7,oyrerless 10 move hIn from
l- -..- ,zhibItion the performer eAtT1ec
hle --.- .-. .EarrSt the weight oi q cannon.
te- -. employed platform eTeetec On
a. t- lErarnlGal shape, where ne TOOK
1T b. ---.- landing, wearing the Iea1ile1
Ei-1.e before. The rope from the glTdIe
= through q. hole IL the platform al
m ia. a-G 81 the bottom Of the fTarnewoTk
Va --...lel - o. cannon which rested on
Tolle-. AGAIN. the man clung 10 the rope
WI. bands Then the rollers were knockeq
ir.-. .--a- the cannon. and the mass 81
me- .ElE - az supported hy the per
d. ---r6 feat the exhibitor lay stretched
81 .'-. and permitted al anvil TO be fla'e4
90 -.- Then taIs was hammered "lth
Inf.- .--Fe.. e- tHa sIulths WITH ihell
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

o-,,c-,d. clan,sr- ..-ne~tly toward the
sd Vi.'Nh, 81 = K.-.. III, was with vour
,ff' ~.i1 N. ,,s0----l - -hould certainly he
is'l'i ~ fo,,- o'clasA lie paused to smile
- III ind h.r- --..- rough diamond.
lo- - ~ slIcr- -... -thncSS l. more than
li'N. 1,,- his G,-..-..- L. Nj. GITard's m
,l-,o'- well - L. -.. .Va. ! hope YOU viii
- r,~p-for vow +-. NtAt-
l'3 - ras 5el1car,'r -a-. and AalGa deter
.l-55 - overlook ~-..r innings as might
- - - her au- ..Eu-l0n to her busy
After some -.----e- speculation as TO
.J..o-,- o-t O--..-. U.- shown t. GlraTd :
- -af,- .5-.--.-- -Ee atflCcrs quarters
- be toa ..-.. ~t-..ngelv. He gave
- 4 glance - -.. sunlptuous appoint
- n. .sye-y H- -- thrust has face 10 =
--.s,le and C..-. .. -.-.E toward the shore.
'-Nou whs- -r .--. he 1nuttered TO
.sF has f..-. -1at ,huckle headed
..- and Captain Larris
NJ vs-e ~eart. -- ..-.e-5 consultation he
.,= rIaSe5 door ., lap-aIn did not relish
~ z-.,e @: affair ..r- --iG SO with vlgoT and
--r---io7. T-. -. 3, ch-ng. he declared,
,,--, be q -lr.-.. 81. get possession ot the
r. hur. a~ f... s-Cued. such = scheme
= 7a- only --.-- .s. hut impossible II
r.. n = crew . .... bodied and loval sea
-sr Fu-rfs--. -#,-t w.> no reason why
7p5n6 >hol-. .-- 7re Yacht IT ali ",
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
By Marvin Dana

sS-1T -l--- .--.-y~ IDS
i-er ever o. g, -....- -aV--1te.
f-n ths dan. samson l. Sandow. Some
tine Is 2. -.- .44e q Hercules, the people
have made c.- .t -ne brawny heroes
One 10. -.. .a---e~- strong men q whom
Vt have ,z- historical knowledge Was
rs-rus. q q --.. q ~alonlca. who fiour1shed
n -ht ----- ..----v- HIS C4reer was. however.
r-har1ilv CIR = tv -he Emperor Aurella-l,
vho lr5e--5 q te btheaded. because he
had esr----- -.. cause q Lenotia- NopICus
della-es r-.- Ha-rls could support on his
f-a4st a- a-.-.. while iran Ms forged thereon.
II 1,a-t ------ his feat. he made al arch Of
t,s BODY. --- ring I only by the heels and
s11ulie--
r. 1-c. -.,. a- Engllsh-uan from Kent
C,Ila.,l -t-h-v L. l.tt enormous weights,
z-t s1s.- --.- p--1eG his strength .-galTlst
that ~ . .- - ~ horses.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
INHERITANCE

Riches inherited al birth are no more an
evidence against their Possessor than 'ile ms
- - I'm, born t. poverty Is point III
t.,-o- of him that eats ms bread IN the sweat
q E.'i ti. - 4-. --''' -Fyank +. WeIok
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
THE ART OF STRENGTH

Cnsels cut IL twain q heavy
tar of cold iron. Sometimes
this performance was varied
by sustaining q great stone
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
Bones Rather Than Muscle

n q more recent strong men shows that they
too depend for their chief spectacular successes
On the strength OF their bones rather than 0i
heir muscles. Thus the man kneel1ng on al
four. who supports on his back a heavily
M banes OF arm and leg, which are placed
vertically, and can IN tins position resist huge
pressure Here again the muscles play PaT'
Comparatively un1mportant.
Bat let none who reads be too rash IN eH
perlrnerts. foT mistakes may prove dalSe ol1
o., who tried TO initiate Van ECkeberg took
ms position without due care. The result was
thai the STRAIN on the rope did not run IN line
with the axis OF the arch OF the pelVls- hef
the horses were started, he was 1nstantly J
hurled against the heavy upright ana hlade
cripple ior life.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

OF the abdomen and permitting Il to be bTol
10y the blows of sledges.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

Al tht loves a.
n strong - be- pos
eS-lr lI -l-.- ....-~.-J~ lbs
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
NEANWHILH --

W
md closed door
M St.4ie O. @--'
arvcuol
rig1; be q scr
acht but a~
vs. not ONLY
as q g crew
ru FuTrils-
lwonG ~hg--.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
Annapolis Great Day.

The greatest day in the history of
Annapolis remarked leading citizen
of the ancient city Monday night, when
the final events in the bicentenniai Gel
ebration were at an end and most of the
merrymakers who had thronged the
streets all evening had gone home.
Annapolis did itself proud and the
large crowds that attended from neigh
boring cities entered into the spirit of
the occasion to make it a success All
day long the flyers of the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis and the Mary
land Electric Railway Company brought
packed cars to Annapolis, and when the
military parade, the chief event CT TIE
celebration, was started shortly after
o'clock the streets were so densely pack
ed the passage was nearly impossible
Those who had come into the city to
see the dedication of the fountain OF
Market Space stayed to see the events
of the afternoon and night, and they
were joined by many more who came
into Annapolis from the surrounding
country as early as their work permit
ted.
"Here comes the cadets and the sol.
diers ~. street urchin shouted to his
mates on Maryland avenue near the
academy gate shortly before 2 O'Clock
this afternoon, when the Naval Academy
Band was seen for an instant at the
academy gates, and moment later the
martial airs were heard and the brigade
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
Obituary..

1t has pleased Almighty Goo
in his wise providence to take from US
our beloved friend and neigi Dor, Mrs
Emma elliott Wilson, who for twenty
five years had been resident of West
wood, this county. She passed away tt
her Hea venly Father on Friday. Nov
ember 90, 1908, after three weeks of in,
tense suffering which she bore with pa
thence and Christian fortitude. She was
for many years a teacher of great ability
in the public school near Westwood
and was most kind and loving teach
er, true friend and neighbor an6 bel
loss will be deeply felt by all who knew
her.
The funeral service was held at St
Paurs church on Sunday, November %
1908, at one O'Clock, by the Rector, Rev
F. V. Baer. Music was rendered by thu
choir. The edifce was filed to over
flowing with relatives and friends O
the deceased, showing the high esteem
in which she was held. She was tru.
and loving wife and affectionate moth
or. She leaves behind to mourn he
loss devoted husband, Mr.. W. Walter
Wilson, four daughters, a brother, rela
tives aud host of friends.
". J. G.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
Death of Mr.. Gibbons.

Mr.. W. A. Gibbons, father of DR.. w
H. Gibbons, of Groom, this county, died
at T. B., Mondly 9th, aged IS years
Deceased was born in Aquasco district
and resided in lower Prince George
county all his life. He was farmer
and universally beloved. When
general reassessment of county property
took place IN 1900 Mr. Gibbons was
named as one of the assessors. This
is the only county office he ever held. The
remains were inferred in the burial
ground adjoining St. Thomas Church
at Groom, Rev. Father Martin
officiating. Deceased is survived by
two sons-Dr. W. 81. Gibbons, of
Groom, nd A l. Gibbons, of Washing
ton, and three daughters-Mrs. Geo.
Connick, of Woodville, Miss Maude
Gibbons and Mrs. Joshua Bryan, OF
Washington.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
GotaI al,o 19ersur !.
Married..

In St, Paul's Church, Washington on
November 18th last, Miss Mary l.. Wal
tiers. of Surrattsville, this county. be-
came the wife of Mr.. J. F. Lillard, Hy-
attsville. The ceremony took place at
3:45 o'clock and was performed by Rev.
Father JAS, F. Mackin, pastor of st.
Pauls church in the presence OF few
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties, The bride and groom took an
afternoon boat for Norfolk, Va, and
will reside permanently in Hyattsville
where Mr.. Lillard is engaged in bust
ness. The bride taught school in Blad-
ensburg for foar or five years and has a
host of admiring friends.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
In Honor of Judge Merrick.

At banquet held at Hotel La Plata
at o'clock, p. m, on Thursday, Nov
10Th, 1908, given by the members of The
Charles County Bar, in honor of Judge
Geo. C. Merrick, the enclosed resolu
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas The members of the bar
of Charles County realize that by viz
tue of a constitutional Limitation with
reference to the ages of judges in Mary
land, the valuable service of the Hon
George G. Merrick, as Associate Judge
of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Of the
State will shortly terminate and
Whereas The present term Of the
Circuit Court for Charles County will
be the last jury term of said Court in
which that distin guished jurist will
preside over its deliberations, and
WHEREAS, For a period Of twelve
years, Judge Merrick has proven an ef-
ticient painstaking, courteous, upright
and just judge
= Therefore be it unanimously resolved
by the members Of the Bar of Charles
County, that in the severance Uf theil
official relations with the Honorable
George G. Merrick, they lose The SER
vices of a public official whom they
have, at all times, held in high esteem,
and the citizens of the county they rep
resent the valuable experience incident
to judicial career full of usetu ness;
full of honor and full of justice.
RESOLVED; That we tender to Judge
Merrick our earnest trust that many
years of usefulness may yet be adde d to
his brilliant and untarnished career anG
that he will bear in mind host OF
loyal, admiring friends in Charles
County will ever welcome his presenc,
in their midst.
And be it further resovled, as q mark
Of respect to Judge Merrick, that copy
Of these resolutions be delivered to the
Clerk of the Court of our County to be
SPREAD upon the minutes thereof and t,
press of the counties comprising the
Sevnth judicial Circuit for publication
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
BREVlTIES.

Mr.. Allen Griffith spent Sunday at
his old home here.
Miss May Hill has been visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Clement Sheriff, at Ben
ming, B. G.
Mrs. L. A. Griffith spent part of last
week with relatives in Friendship, Anne
Arundel county.
Mr.. Harry Quinn, who has bee n
sick for some weeks has gone to Prov
tdence Hospital, Washin gton, for treat
ment.
-Mrs.D ionyshus Ball, deid at her
her residence in Washington, last Sun
day. Mr.. andMrs. Ball formerly lived
near Forestville, this county.
-LosT-A a Ladies' Brown Cloth
suit, between Croome and Mar boro
on Thurday, November 18th, 1908. A
reward will be paid for its delivery to
this Office.
Our paper this week is published
one day in advance on account of the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mr.. Mordecai Moore died at his
sons residence near Camp Spring, this
county, on November 4th, 1908, aged Sc
years. He leaves two daughters and
one son to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Rachael Leapley Johnson, the
wife of Mr.. William J Johnson, of W ash
ington, died at the home of her father,
G. T. Leapley, at Meadows, last Monday
morning, November g. The funeral
was held at Forestville from the Episco-
pal Church.
Mr.. John Herbett Gibbons died
suddenly al his home at New Glatz.
this county, on Wednesday morning,
November 18th, 1908, in the Gath year
of his age. MrGibbons was born in
Charles county, was resident of this
county for number of years and was
one of the best citizens of the county
He is survived by widow, two son.
duu ufC uauSubCIS. LIS SluuCl dl tOOh
place Friday morning from st. Ignatius
Catholic. Church. Oxon Hill, and was
attended by number of friends and re
latives, Rev. Father Egan officiating.
The interment was in the Church yard
"A very successful meeting of the
County Teachers Association was hello
in the High School building Wednesday
Mr.. W. G. Tippett, the President, pre-
sided, and Miss M. A. Edmonston, thu
secretary. made record of the proceed
ings. These officers were reelected fol-
the ensuing year. The feature of tn,
meeting was most instructive lecture
by Mis-. Nadine Crump, formerly Of
Minneapolis. A committee wa. ap
| pointed to prepare resolution of sym
pathy upon the death of the late Mrs
Emma G. Wilson.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27

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ing the digestive organs so they will act
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not grippe, is pleasant to take and you
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to be the slave of pills and tablets. For
sale by II. Hall.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-11-27
Bec-Keepers of Maryland

All Bee-Keepers in Harylnd should
make it point to attend the first meet
ing of the Bee-Keepers of Maryland to
be in held in the Fifth Regiment Ar
mory, Baltimore, Md. Thursday, Dec
ember 3, 1908 The 6 reat need OF such
an organization in this State is evident
to all. Let US have strong, active
association. The addresses are dis
cussions of subjects pertaining to Bee
Keeping will be of much benefit to
every Bee Keeper in the State, no mat
ter to what extent he or she is interest
ed in the industry.
We are fortunate to have Drs. Phillips
and White. and Mr.. Root, to address
this meeting, as they are among the
most able men of the country to discuss
their respective subjects.
Come prepared to ask questions and
tell experience that you have encounter
ed in handling bees.
1t is desired to have good exhibit OF
honey, wax and Bookkeeping apparatus
in conjunction with the meeting. All
e-Keepers should send or bring a
sample Of honey, either in comb or ex-
tracted, and also wax. About ten
pounds or more of each will make suf1ic-
lent display by each Individual. The
bee exhibit will be located with the
large exhibit of fruits, vegetables and
flowers made by the Maryland State
Horticultural Society and the Maryland
State Horticultural Society and the
Maryland Cereal and Forage Crop
Breeders Association. As this exhibit
will be installed Monday. November 80,
all Bee-Keepers should send their ex-
hibit by express, prepaid, addressed to
T. B. Symons, 9Th Regiment Armory,
Baltimore, Md, so that it will arrive
there by Monday, November 30. If ii
is impossible to send your exhibit,
take it with you when you go.
Please write the State Entomologist.
College Park, Maryland. at once, stat
ing about the size of exhibit you will
send or bring, as it is DESTROYS to know
the amount of space to reserve for the
the general bee exhibit.
All exhibits will be judged and
awards given for the best of each kind
The Bee-Keepers will meet in the 9th
Regiment Armony, Hoffman street.
near Linden avenue. The Hotel head
quarters will be at the Rennert, corner
Park avenue and Lexington street.
where!all B ee- Keepers and friends will
be given the rate Of $3.50 for one in
room, and $3.50 for two in room, on
the European plan.
The meeting Of the State Grange will
be held in the 5th Regiment Armory, on
December and 4. The Bee Keepers
who are members of tho Grange can
therefore attend both meetings at their
pleasure.
The Maryland State Horticultural
Society will hold its meeting and exhibit
in the Armory on December and 3
All Bee-Keepers should try to come
early to attend its meetings. and CO.
operate in making an exhibit of fruits
and vegetables.
The Maryland Cereal and Forage
Crop Breeders Association will also
hold its annual meeting and exhibit in
the 9Th Regiment Armory, on Decem.
Der / 2, and 8. The Bee Keepers are
invited to attend its meetings and send
of products of this character
for exhibition.
Mr.. T. B. Symons says: "Let every
one come, and attend these meetings
which are held for the advancement of
all interests represented"