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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
THE FROSTED PARTY CAKE.

Sue and Mary sat On the steps be-
fore the white hall door, with its big
brass knocker There were two steps
with an iron rail to guard them, and
in front OF the lower step was a
braided rag rug. The posts Of the
railing were topped b. shining brass
knobs Sues and Mary's great
grandma had the brass knobs pol
ished every day. The two children
sat sewing, as fast as their little fing-
ers could go. Sue was making dress
for her doll, and Mary was hemming
a sheet for her baby sisters crib. l
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

He tried to eat bread but it choked
him, and he had lost his relish for
sugar and tea.
His white rescuers took him to
the newly made town of Bowen.
where subscription was raised for
him. Later he was baptized, mar
ried, and appointed to a small place
as keeper of bonded stores in the
Government house.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
NO CHILDREN.

Flat Hunter-"Do you let children
IN these f1ats?"
Janitor mo, we. only let the
9ats. ts."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
HARD TO FIX.

why was the play failure?"
Il hardly know. The manager
blames the author, the author blames
the star, the star blames the COM
ing agent, and the booking agent at
tributes the fiasco to the unsettled
conditions now prevailing in the Bal
kans. ."--Washington Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
ALI. RIGHT

Even though you are my broth.
er's son am obliged to discharge
you. But am sorry for your moth
er's sake"
"Oh, that's all right. sir. Mother
says she don't see how I've put up
with you as long as I have. Judge.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
AN AMENDMENT.

Gosh durn the luck" exclaimed
the hired man, as he narrowly missed
mashing his thumb
Your luck's all right" commented
Farmer Whiffletree. What you
oughter gosh durn is your lack OF
skill. kansas City Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
Motive Power on the Land

The time is probably not far dis
tant when We shall see great de-
veiopment of motive power as ap-
piled to agricultural operations
Country Life.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
IN THE SALOON

New Owner (who has Just bought
schooner yacht) 49, Look ere, Nc.
Pherson. you'll ave to ave that pill.
lar removed before my wife comes
down. She'll want to sit at the head
of the table,"
McPherson-"Weel, yell hae to
max a steamer O. her, for that's ane
O. the sts!"-Punch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
A MUTUAL SERVICE.

You always start the phonograph
when that young man calls"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne,
He thinks it is a polite attention on
my part and it protects me from his
tiresome efforts at conversation. -
Washington Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
NATURALLY.

"The impudent thing wanted me to
marry him."
when Is the wedding going to
be?"-Nashvflle American.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
INSOLENCE,

II suppose" he said. you would
never marry for anything but love-"
"Of course I wouldn't" she re-
piled.
How big an income would it be
necessary for a man to have to in.
spire the sacred passion?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
A Fiansana Ride.

The tourist in Madagascar may
travel by the fiansana, which is made
from two poles six feet long with a
seat and feet rest.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
THAT MAY COME.

Telephone, directory, twine, mu-
cilage-the druggist Is certainly very
helpful"
Yes; he provides everything ex-
cept free lunch. kansas City Jour.
nal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
INFESTED.

would you give up your seat to a
woman in a carr"
How do I know? Never had a
seat yet myself. ."-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

OUT OF MOUTHS OF BABIES.
Sunday-school Teacher - What
are you going to be when you grow
up. Tommy"
Tommy-"I'm a-goin' to be pir.
ate till gets old and sick, and then
I'm a-goin to turn to the Lord. -
Judge. 4
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
A GOOD THING.

'Are you in favor of the Young
Turkey agitation?"
You bet I am. 1 have no use for
I'D, tough birds" Kansas City
Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
WHEN WOMEN RULE,

women couldn't run the fire de.
partment, anyhow"
Not muscular enough, you
think"
Il was thinking that they'd insist
on dropstitch hose - Houston
Chronicle.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
(To be contin .ied.l
CONUNDRUMS.

Why Is it almost certain tha'
Shakespeare was a broker? Ans
Because no other man has furnished
so many stock quotations.
Why is a professional thief very
comfortablep Ans. .- Because ne
usually takes things easy.
Why is a young man growing his
first mustache like goose? Ans
Because he grows down.
Why Is a hen immortal? Ans
Because her son never sets.
When is a man obliged to keep his
words? Ans. - When nobody Will
takAit
What is the longestsentence known
in history? Ans.-The life sentence.
Why was the elephant late in en-
tering the ark? Ans.-Because he
stopped to pack his trunk.
When Is a piece of beef like new
dress? Ans.-When getting basted.
Washington Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

The marine insurance companies
of New York State carry risks aggre-
eating s3o0.00O.00O.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
NO ENJOYMENT.

$50 he doesn't enjoy the bathing?"
mo; he can't lock the door. stay
In for two hours and prevent the
other boarders from using the ocean,"
kansas City Journal
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
THE ROAD TO FAME.
ALWAYS SOME DRAWBACK.

Life is cheap in Afghanistan."
But the roads there are too rough
for motoring. "-Pittsburg Post.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

An Englishman named Shelford,
while travelling in Sumatra, heard
from the natives Of the existence OF
flying snakes. He found that there
actually were such reptiles. and that
they had an anatomical popularity
which enabled them to descend safe
ly from high trees to the ground OF
water.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
A BIG PROPOSITION

A BIG PROPOSITION.
John, must have one of these
,kyscraper hats"
"All right, wife. Get the milliners
70 submit designs and competitive
bids. ."-Pittsburg Post.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE.

Cant anything beat pure water,
eh?"
mot as chaser. "-Pittsburg Post.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25
DOG sTRANGLED BY WOMAN.

After a struggle lasting ten min
utes, Mrs. Mary E. Forester, OF
Memphis, Tenn, VINO weighs less
than 100 pounds, choked to death
powerful dog that had attacked her.
The dog was a G0-pound shepherd
standing two feet high, the pet OF
the neighborhood.
Mrs. Forester grasped the brute
under the head, closed her fingers
about his neck and frightened her
grip. All over the porch the wom-
an and dog fought, the animal sever
al times nearly pulling his captor
from the porch. Feebler and Fee
bier became the frenzied animal:
struggles until it fell dead.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

1t is not safe to paint over cement
until it has been exposed to the
weather for a year, unless the surface
first has been washed with a weak
acid solution to counteract the alkali.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

ly from nlSu tTeeS W tOo 6ioono Va
water.
Europe is growing colder, says M.
Camille FlammarioD, the French as.
tronomer. He declares that from
actual figures recently obtained he
has become certain that the tenn.
perature of Europe has been falling
France has been suffering for long
time from an excess of cold weather,
the temperature at Paris having been
one degree below the normal. Other
readings show even less favorable re-
suits. The fall is more noticeable in
the spring than at other periods OF
the year. Similar conditions are
recorded in England, Belgium. Spain.
Italy, Austria and Germany.
An alloy that gives of showers OF
sparks when struck with metal-ig'
hitting not only gas, but alcohol
soaked wicks-wes recent acci.
dental discovery Of Auer Won Wells.
bach. It consists Of iron with cerium.
lanthanium or other OF the rare
earths used for incandescent lamp
mantles, and the sparkling Is found
to reach a maximum with the per-
centage Of iron at thirty. A use for
igniting explosives is suggested.
The illustrations preserved OF
Egyptian iron manufacture show that
the process was precisely the same as
that still obtaining among Ethiopian
races. On a stone. preserved at Flor
ence, a negro slave is depicted work
ing bellows from which the blast is
conveyed by bamboo pipe to shall
low pit in which the iron Is smelted.
In second Illustration Is shown the
forging of the iron by hammering 1t
with a rounded stone on a stone an
vii with a wooden base. 1t Is clearly
proved by picturesQn Egyptian tombs
that bellows were in use IN the
fifteenth century B. c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-09-25

A German biologist has. calculated
that the human brain contains 3o0,-
100000 nerve cells, 100000 Of
which die and are succeeded by new
ones every day. At this rate We get
,, an entirely new brain every sixty
days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
G. E. LEWIS DEAD.

After an illness of several weeks
c.. Edward Lewis died at his home
on Welsh Hill, this morning at 3:I5
o'clock, aged 2S years. He leaves
a widow and one child. Mr.. Lewis
has been a clerk in the post Office
since April Ist, 1902, and was al
ways obliging. He was of a sunny
disposition, and had many friends.
He was an active fireman, being
one of the leaders of the Winona
Fire Company, and last year was
president of the Six County Fire
mems Association.
He was a sou of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lewis, who survive him, and
the following brothers and sisters:
Meyer Lewis, Charles Lewis, Mary
and Dora, all living in Bloomsbury.
The funeral services will be held
on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
BLACK HAND AT MILTON.
Fruit Dealer Received Demand for SIS 900.

Fellipo Larosa is in Jail at Sun
bury awaiting trial at the next term
of court under suspicion OF having
attempted to eXtort money from
Michael Saso, fruit dealer at Mil
ton. by approved Black Hand meth
DDS. He was arrested after lettering
around Mr.. Saso's place of business
for several days and acting in
suspicious manner. When arrested
he had two revolvers and a stiletto
in his possession.
On Friday Mr.. Saso received
letter purporting to have been sent
by the Black Hand Society. In 1t
he was demanded to place the sum
of S., 900 at certain point on the
river bridge. The usual threats,
in case he refused to comply with
the demand, were made. Mr.. Saso
paid no attention to the letter, but
decided to keep his eyes open for
the possible offender.
On Sunday evening the actions
of an Italian, who was seen loiter-
ing about Mr.. Saso's place of bust
ness, attracted his attention and
aroused his suspicious. The State
police were communicated with and
Private Merritt arrived in town
that same evening. In order to
more closely observe the actions OF
the man no arrest was made until
Monday afternoon, at 3 O'Clock,
when the man was arrested. he
having hung about the Saso place
all OF Monday.
He refused to state his business
and when searched was found to
have in his possession two revolv
ers and an ugly looking stiletto.
He was taken before a squire at
Milton and given hearing, at
which ne was remanded to Jail for
trial at the next term of court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
BIG TIMBER OPERATIONS.

To furnish props and sprays for
the mine workings in Columbia and
Schuylkill counties a company of
six men has taken a ten years con-
tract from the mining officials, and
while furnishing material they will
also clear a tract of woodland 600
acres in extent in Cleveland town
ship, Columbia county, for agricul-
tural purposes. George Dyer now
has about forty men at work cut
ting down the large trees for mine
props and the small saplings for
sprays. AS fast as the trees are
cut down and sawed into the prop
er lengths a gang of workmen are
getting ready for buckwheat plant
ing next month. Besides the forty
men employed twenty-eight teams
are also kept at work, and in the
woods a large stable has been erect
ed for the animals, while board
ing house has been erected for the
men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
ONLY ONE TERM.

In q speech made to a visiting
delegation soon after his nomina-
ton, William J. Bryan said:
"The Presidency is the highest
official position in the world, and
no one occupying it can afford to
have his views upon public ques-
tions biased by personal ambition.
Recognizing his responsibility to
God and his obligation to his coun-
trymen, he should enter upon the
discharge of his duties with single
ness of purpose. Believing that
one can best do this when he is not
planning for second term, I an
nounce now, as have oil former
occasions, that. if elected, l shall
not be candidate for re election.
This is a nomination as purely
from the people as can be, and, if
elected, my obligation will be as
purely to the people. l appreciate
the honor the more because it came
not from one person or a few per-
sons, but from the rank and file,
acting freely and without compul-
Sion."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
A MODEL CHIEF.

Chief of Police Weikel of West
Berwick, has lost his job, and dis
appeared from that place, because
of his unlawful attachment for a
woman named Potter. Both are
married, and have children. Last
week Friday Weikel was seen 60
ing into the Potter house, and a
guard was set, including Mrs.
Weikel, who watched the place un-
til Saturday afternoon when a
wagon was driven to the house and
several men carried out bureau.
This was driven at rapid gait to a
house i'll the outskirts, when Weikel
was seen to crawl out of the bureau.
The driver of the wagon was
arrested and fined for fast driving.
Weikels resignation was demand
ed by the council, and he left the
town on Sunday evening, leaving
his wife and three children desti-
tute.
The poor authorities purchased
tickets for Mrs. Potter and two
children to Rome, N. Y, where
she has friends. She got away just
in time to escape an arrest for
adultery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
THE DOG QUESTION.
A Storm Of Protest Against the Dog Shoot
ina Ordinance.

On Monday afternoon wherever
two or three men were found to-
gether, it was safe to gamble on
the eact that they were talking
about the new dog ordinance which
provides for the shooting of unmuz-
zled dogs on the street.
The occasion of this discussion
was the killing of George Keller's s
get dog Foxy" on Market street
by John Eifert, the duly appointed
dog killer. The circumstances un-
der which it was done were pecu-
liarly aggravating The dog had
been muzzled all along, even before
the ordinance. 1t was following
Mr.. Keller, who took it down to
Bart Purseps tailor shop to give it
a drink, and removed the muzzle
for that purpose. Miss Alice Keller
was there, and as she went out the
dog followed her unnoticed, and in
five minutes it was dead dog. Eli
fert was near the post office, and
seeing the dog, followed it down
Market street to E. B. Tustins,
where he shot it. The dog yelped
Justify, and ran down to the Third
street corner where it fell and died.
In a few moments an excited
crowd had gathered, and some very
emphatic opinions were expressed.
There was talk of raising fund to
test the power of the council in
court.
1t does not seem as though there
ought to be any fight between the
council and the public in this mat
ter. The council contains some
practical business men Of good COM
mon sense, and when they find that
there is an overwhelming sentiment
against the present method of dis
posing of dogs, they will no doubt
be willing to modify the ordinance
SO as to provide dog pound, with
fine of two dollars, imposed on
the owner, the dogs to be chloro-
formed after "a hours, if not re-
deemed.
A respectful presentation of the
matter to the council will accom-
plish much more than threats of
prosecution, and personal abuse of
the individual members on the
streets. Just keep cool, and go at
it in the right way, and the thing
can be done. If some one interest
ed in dogs will start petition ask
ing for a change in the ordinance,
he can get nine -tenths of the voters
of the town to sign, if the street
talk is any indication of public SEN
timent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
DEEDS RECORDED.

The following deeds have recent.
ly been entered of record by Re-
corder of Deeds Frank w. Miller:
Lehigh Valley Coal Co. to the
surface right in lot of ground sit
uate in Centralia.
c. w. Turner ard wife to Joseph
M. Schain for a lot of ground in
Berwick.
Dora Hopes ct al. to Frank
Fahringer for lot of ground in
West Berwick.
David A. Michael and wife to
Frank Fahringer for lot of ground
in West Berwick.
Thomas A. Hartman to VIM. NJ.
Hopper and Mary c. Hopper for a
lot of ground in Espy.
John Jamison and wife ct al. to
B. w. Cole for the northern half of
lot No. 81 in Jamison City.
Joseph E. Davenport and wife to
John K. Adams for lot No. 10 in
Evans Addition to the Borough Of
Berwick.
William R. Lutz and wife to
John K. Adams for lot No. in the
J. y. Thompson addition to the
Borough of Berwick, in Briarcreek
township.
Rosemont Cemetery Company to
John K. Grotz for lot No. 20 in
Rosemont Cemetery.
Lydia w. Drinker to Clark Z.
Dent for lot of ground in Fern
vile.
John F. Watson ct al. to Sallie
c. Watson for a tract of land in
Madison township.
Dora Lemony and Callie Rix to
Albert Rupert for two pieces of
land in Beaver township, contain
ing IS acres and 62 perches.
Ralph r. John, executor of the
estate of John Huffnagle to Heber
d. Turner for lot of ground stu
ate in the village of Mifflinville.
Lehigh Valley Coal Company to
Charles A. Beaver for the surface
right to a lot of ground situate in
Aristes, Conyngham township.
Berwick Land aud Improvement
Company to John Henry Mease for
lot No. los situate in the Borough
Of West Berwick.
c. G.. Murphy estate to John J.
Langdon for lot of ground in the
Borough OF Centralia.
Charles w. Turner and wife to
Nanticoke Brick Company, for I so
acres of land situate In Mifflin town
ship.
H. H. Sands and wife to Susque-
hanna, Bloomsbury and Berwick
Railroad Company for right of way
over tract of land in Mount Pleas
ant township.
Henry B. Heimwrich and wife to
Susquehanna. Bloomsbury and Ber-
wick Railroad Company for right
of way over a tract of land in
Mount Pleasant township.
Charles Reichart and wife to the
Peoples Nanticoke Coal Company
for three tracts of land situate in
Beaver and Roaringcreek townships
containing in all 1903 acres.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
Wild West Hold Up Near Sunbury.
Six Masked Men in Daring Robbery on Pack
er's isIand-A Clever Ruse.

Six men, with their faces con.
cealed by black masks. and enforc-
ing their demands with leveled
revolvers, perpetrated daring out
rage on Packers island, between
Sunbury and Northumberland ear
ly Saturday morning that savored
of the wild west in true fashion.
Too late to catch the last car for
Sunbury Hiram Young and John
Bollinger two young men of North
umberland, were walking from that
place across the island to Sunbury,
escorting two girls from Sunbury
to their homes, between IL and 1
o clock.
Suddenly six masked men step
ped from the darkness, leveled re-
volvers at them and told them to
throw up their hands. Quick as
thought Young took out his pocket
book and threw it in the road back
of him, and then raised his hancs.
The highwaymen not noticing the
action, searched them and found
nothing on Bollinger, but took
Young's silver watch. which was
standard railroad time piece, valued
at sos. They debated while un-
decided whether or not to take their
coats. but finally let them go and
then disappeared.
The two men with the girls made
their way back to Northumberland
and took the late train to Sunbury
without further adventure. Before
daybreak Saturday morning Young
returned to the island to look for
his purse. He found it where he
had thrown it when held up sever
al hours before. 1t was intact and
still contained the S52 of his rail
road pay, which he had received
Oh Friday, and which he had clev-
erly saved from the hands of the
thieves.
There is no clue to the identity
of the highwaymen which can lead
the police to their capture, and they
apparently have thoroughly cover
ed their tracks, and made good
their escape.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-16
C0RONER'S FEES.

Judge Evans recently decided
that the inquest on the body OF
James Flanagan, killed in the mines
at Centralia on May 9th last, was
unnecessary. and therefore the cor
Oner's costs were not allowed.
Coroner Robert Brennan claims
that he held the inquest in pursu'
ance of notice he received from
James N. O'Donnell, mine inspec-
tor, under sections and 3 OF the
Act of Assembly of 1891. Brennan
contends that it was mandatory
upon him to hold the inquest after
notice from O'Donnell, and it is
said that he intends to take an
appeal to a higher court.