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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
:Muskrat Pelts Cleverly Disguised.

Every year, for an unexplained
reason, the styles in furs change.
Last year muskrat had vogue. 1t
probably is the most valuable fur.
bearing animal on the North Ameri-
can continent, for not only is it the
most prolific, but it's fur lends itself
to transformation into wonderfully
close limitations of furs that are far
more costly. Muskrat can be treated
and dyed to initiate seal so closely
as to avoid detection by any one who
is not an expert, and this fact was
responsible for a rise in the price Of
muskrat of 100 per cent. last year.
The other fur used most largely in
limitations is that of the prairie wolf.
or coyote.-New York Press
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
HINTS ON PRUNING.

The Colorado experiment station
has advanced correct ideas about
pruning as follows:
1. Prune to modify the vigor of
the tree, giving it less top to support,
allowing the sap to flow into the re-
naming branches.
2. Prune to produce larger fruit
than could be produced if the vital
forces of the tree were divided among
greater number of branches.
8. Prune to give the trees desir-
able shape.
4. Prune in summer to change the
trees from wood-bearing to fruit-bear-
ing.
5. If the tree bears too much fruit
prune heavily in winter, so that the
tendency will be to wood growth.
6. Prune to remove surplus parts
OF injured parts, or parts that inter-
fere with each other.
u. Prune to facilitate spraying or
harvesting.
8. Prune to facilitate tillage.-In.
dianapolis News.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
S1sI1ORTICJLTUREII
[R7' HINTS S1I
SILVER WAX BEAN.

In beans the Silver Wax I found
wonderfully good and lasting for
family use. Those 1 planted last
spring, without looking at the label
on the package sent me by friend,
I supposed to be Valentine from the
red seed. The weather in some way
damaged the first blooms and 1 was
disappointed. But they took a fresh
hold and l got beans till middle Of
August from seed planted early in
April. Their semi-climbing habit
suggests that they would be better if
supplied with line of narrow
chicken wire to climb on and 1 shall
treat them in that way next spring.
[ saw no sign of spot or rust on them.
Cor. in Market Growers Jourp'l
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
CHAPTER II.

"Good-bye, Arthur! God bless
you." said his mother, choking back
her tears.
The whole family had accompanied
him to the station. There they stood,
all thirteen of them. on the platform.
Arthur thought to himself that they
were an uncommonly good-looking
family, and he wondered how far
sixty pounds a year would go to re-
place the shabby, black cashmere
gowns that Janet and Tola wore.
Reginald was so disgusted at their
all having come that he walked off
to the upper end of the platform and
tried to look as if they did not belong
to him. He did not think them good
looking at all; on the contrary, he
thought the children hideous, and as
for Tommy-the vulgarity of, that
boy!
"Take care of yourself, my boy"
said his father.
"Give Aunt Betsy my blessing" I"
said Tommy; and when the train
moved off, he flung an old slipper
after it for luck.
Janet slipped away and Joined
Reggie.
"Oh, Reggie" she said, 81 wish it
had been you"
Thank you for nothing, my dear!
I am thankful it isn't"
But, after all, perhaps, if Uncle
Alfred had only persevered little, he
would have seen what a pity it was;
so much talent!"
"Gammon! said Reggie, who, with
all his faults, was too much of an
Englishman to stand ffattery. Good
gracious, Janet! there is Colonel Cur
tbs, and yoE are such a guy. Do, for
goodness sake, efface yourself among
the rabble.
Janet drew Up her naughty little
head.
"If he cares about my dress"
she said.
"Dress by hanged!" said Reggie
sharply. cat least you should look
like lady"
Colonel Curtis was advancing to-
ward them. Janet meant to stand
her ground, but her brothers words
eyes, and she was obliged to retreat
quickly, and take refuge among the
children.
Colonel Curtis eyed the retreating
eleven wistfully, but it was more than
he could do to join them. That
would have been too formidable.
Reggie was advancing upon him with
a cordial smile. but he was too much
disappointed to wish to talk to that
vapid youth, so he only nodded to
him and went on, and Reggie walked
home by roundabout route to avoid
the cavalcade.
Arthur arrived in Liverpool about
z o'clock. He was full of interest and
curiosity about his new home, and his
mind was too much occupied with the
hopes and fears which chased each
other therein, to have room for shy
ness, even when the moment arrived
in which he found himself being con-
Quoted by footman into the library
of his uncle.
Poor Arthur! A little pang shot
through him as the contrast struck
him forcibly between this solid, hand
some, comfortable apartment, rich
with useful and interesting books,
and the poor, old, shabby room at
home. The contrast between the two
brothers was much the same. The
shabby, gentle, peevish Squire, with
his sad face and threadbare coat, and
the smart, stout, dapper, old gentle
man with his thick black hair
brushed into formidable cockatoo
tuft on his head, and his clothes of
the best make and quality. Mr.. AL
fred Denstone was not alone; his
wife and one guest were already as.
sembled for dinner.
To be Continued.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
THE STREAMER TICKET.

Them railways haven't much con-
sideration for the boys that sell news
papers an magazines" said Farmer
Corntossel.
'What makes you think so?"
4 bought a ticket last week to visit
my son-in-law out West. 1t had
enough readin' matter on it to keep
me interested all the time l wasn't
eatin' lunch. h."-Washington Star,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
CONUNDRUNIS.

What is that which always goes
with it's head downward? Ans.-A
nail in your shoe.
= What is that which Adam never
possessed, yet left two to each of his
children? Ans.-Parents.-
phia Record
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
NoN-BEARING APPLE. TREES.

NON-BEARlNG AFFLE lnEEso.
have an apple orchard of $50
trees located in southern Indiana,
Clark County, that has been planted
twenty-four years. One-half of the
trees have failed to bear fruit, or
even bloom, while some of the trees
have not failed to bear since four
years old. 1 have always cultivated
the trees and fertilized them with
cow manure, but have never sprayed.
&C. L. G..
Answer: We will have to refer
this query to friend Thos. T. Newly,
of Carthage, or some other expert
enced orchardist. It is a very i'm
portant subject, but one that we do
not see discussed. You should tell
us the varieties that do not bear.
Sometimes trees fail to bear because
they are too highly fertilized and
grow limbs instead of fruit. In such
case the roots should be pruned, or
the bark scraped vigorously, to check
wood growth and throw the sap into
fruit buds. But let us hear from
friends Newly, Teas, Hobbs, Joe A.
Burton and others, on the subject
Indiana Farmer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
TIGER HARD TO SNARE.

The intelligent japanese is taking
an interest at present in geological
as in other matters. The writer over
heard a couple of these gentlemen,
newly come from official posts in
Korea, discussing while standing out
side the bars of the tigers dens a
couple of days ago, the means. 9TH
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
Hh:Asxasi.1W
EEfHsNh-kN6r Children
D aeeak Home
WIZARD FROST


Wondrous things have come to pass
On my square of window-glass.
Looking in it have seen
Grass no longer painted green.
Trees whose branches never stir,
Skies without cloud to blur,
Birds below them sailing high,
Church spires pointing to the sky,
And funny little town
Where the people, up and down
Streets of silver, to me seem
Like the people in dream.
Dressed in finest kinds Of lace;
'Tis picture, on a space
Scarcely larger than the hand,
Of tiny Switzerland,
Which the wizard Frost has drawn
'Twixt the nightfall and the dawn.
Quick! and see what he has done
Ere 'tis stolen by the sun.
-Little-Folk Lyrics.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22

Miss Threescore = Gracious!
Haven't you found that ribbon for my
hair yet?"
Her Maid-"Yes'm."
Miss Threescore - 'Then what
keeps you so long?"
Her Maid-"I can't find your hair"
From Pick-Me-Up.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
AFTER THE LEAP.

This" remarked the newly ar
rived spirit, looking around with
strong disapproval, sis absolutely the
jumping-off place."
mo, it isn't exactly that" said
Pluto, with a cleaning smile. "This
is where you landed. .'--Chicago Tri-
bune.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
A Usurer Rebuked.

Shylock was bargaining for his
pound of flesh.
Nothing doing" answered Portia,
1--WE are on the vegetable wagon"
Not understanding the term,
Shakespeare wrote UP different ver-
s,on.---NeW York Sun. -,~:
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
THE MODERN WAY.

81 wonder what old BifiHs will pay
the count when the latter marries his
daughter?"
81 understand the count wants
100000 and fifty per cent. of the
moving picture rights. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
PROBLEM

Knicker-'sNo holidays now until
Decoration Day"
Bocker-"Goodnes who will the
President find to hang a speech on?"
New York Times.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
WHAT IT MAY COME TO.


.Ive just thought of brand-new
philanthropy" said Mr.. Dustin Stax.
what is it?"
I'm going to found home for ex-
billionaires who impoverish them
selves by donations" - Washington
Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22

The average speed of a homins
pigeon in calm weather is 1910 yards
a minute. With strong wind in the
direction of fight, some pigeons have
made 1880 yards, or more than mile
a minute.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
THE ODD CORNERS.

Dentist-"Good morning, Mr.. Giles,
and how do you like the false teeth ?"
Giles-'Well, zur, they fit bit
tight under the ears. ."-Tatler.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
EXCUSED.

"Shame on you! You came home
last night actually tipsy."
$50 I did, my dear. I just couldn't
resist the pleasure of seeing two OF
YOU at once. .''-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
VALUED RESULTS.

"Was your garden success last
year?"
'.In some respects" replied Mr.
Crosslots. 'I got some of the best
fishing worms out of it that / ever
saw."-Washingt Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
WE SEE THE POINT.

Pupil-"Teacher, may I be absent
this afternoon? My aunt's cousin is
dead
Teacher-"Well-yes, I suppose
so; but really l wish it was some
nearer relation. Boston Transcript
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
WANT NO DAMAGED HEART.

Kate-"So Maude broke her en-
gagement with Jack because the doc
tor said he had tobacco heart"
Believes, and l don't blame her
Who wants husband that's damaged
by ?"-Boston Transcript.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
A COMBAT.

Terrible affair at the club lawst
evening""
What happened?"
t'Cholly struck Ferdy with a table,
spoon" n."-Louisville Courier-Jo Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
AS USUAL.

"Mrs. Parker is back in town"
''Has she any servants yet?"
'No! She's screaming for help"
Bazaar.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
HEREDITARY.

Hoax-"Poor old Henpeckke has
to mind the baby"
Joax - eyes, it's wonderful how
that baby takes after its mother. =
Philadelphia Record.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
RATHER HARSH.
''A female Judas, 1 call her.
GLOW now. girI?"

"Pretends to like me, yet always
tries to kiss my powder off. Louis
Vile Courier-Journal
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
A TRUE STORY OF A HORSE,

1 want to tell you about lovely
we once had. Every morning, when
my father went to the barn to harness
him, he would. just go as far as the
watering trough, which was outside
of our kitchen door, and then refuse
to move until we gave him some lump
sugar.
1 will tell you about an accident
which happened one dark night. 1t
was about o'clock and mother was
wondering what kept father, when
all of a sudden we heard some one
kick on the door. We did not bother
at first because we thought it was
father, but as the noise kept on
mother went out to see what the
trouble was. Just as she got outside
of the door something smooth
brushed against her neck. Turning
she saw it was Babe, who had brushed
his nose against her neck. He looked
as if something was wrong. Mother
said, "Where is your master?" The
horse hung his head, so we knew
something was wrong. After taxing
the horse into the barn we went down
the road to see if anything had hap
pened to father We had not gone
far when a wagon came in sight.
Father was in it and called to us.
We got in and he told us all about
smash-up he had down the road. The
next morning we all went to see the
wreck, which was in front of little
cottage. Our wagon was .n~pleces
and a wheel of another wagon vas,
there. The two wagons had run into
each other. Father did not get hurt,
but it was a dreadful risk. Our horse
had come straight home to tell US
Helen Stapleton, in the New York
Tribune
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
BIRD THAT WAS FORGOTTEN.

He was Mary Elizabeth's little bird,
and it was Mary Elizabeth who said
to him over and over, Sing happy
song, little bird
In summer, while the cage hung
on the porch out doors, many man
and woman smiled when they heard
the happy song of that little bird. In
winter sad looking friends who came
TO call sometimes forgot the troubles
that made them sad when they heard
the wee pets bubbling song. 1t did
seem as if that particular bird would
never be forgotten.
There came time, however, when
Mary Elizabeth went to Europe with
her father and mother. She couldn't
take the bird. A neighbor who had
no cats offered to keep him until Mary
EIizabeth's return. Before the child
sailed she gave her pet bit OF ad-
vice:
always sing happy song, little
bird
At first it was easy for the little bird
to sing a happy song, but one day his
kind friend was obliged to leave town
for week, and he was left with
strangers who promised to take good
care of him.
always sing a happy song. little
bird" were the last words the neigh
Dor sail at parting.
Soon after there was children S
entertainment in the church to which
birds we're invited. Mary Elizabeth's
pet was taken in his cage, and OF all
the glad songs that day his was the
sweetest He enjoyed the entertain
ment thoroughly, and, when night
came, he tucked his head under MS
wing and went to sleep without fear.
He didn't know, poor little fellow,
that the child who brought him lent
him to her dearest friend to take
home and keep for five days; neither
did he know that one by one the
birds were taken from the church,
and he was forgotten.
Next morning the little bird awoke,
sang a happy song, ate his breakfast
and sang a happy song. His cage was
in a pew where little girl had left
him. The bird couldn't see the sun
shine streaming through stained glass
windows, but, while waiting for his
bath he sang happy song. NO ono
came to give the little bird his bath,
so he sang another happy song.
This is the part of the story Mary
Elizabeth never liked to think OF for
a minute; how the little bird sang un-
til his seed was gone and the water IN
his cup: how two days passed, and the
little fellow tucked his head under
his wing and knew that he was for
gotten.
The third day the organist came to
practice on the pipe organ. The Ait d
tie bird lifted his head when music
pealed through the church. He had
never heard anything like it-so
sweet, so solemn. When it was over
the weak little bird must have re-
membered Mary Elizabeth's advice:
"Sing a happy song, little bird"
AS the organist was passing to the
outer door she heard a happy song.
And Mary Elizabeth's pet was found
before it was too late. The organ1st
had known Mary Elizabeth since she
was a baby, so of course she recog-
nized the brave little bird, who was
never again forgotten.
Mary Elizabeth is big girl in high
school now, but when she is discour'
aged and everything seems to &C
wrong, she remembers the advice she
used to give a wee canary.-Frances
Margaret Fox, in Sunday-School
Times.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-04-22
WORTH TRYING.

WOhI II I n INU.
A ticker for the hen-house
The farmer would supply.
The hens agape
Could watch the tape
And see when eggs are high.
A ticker for the hen-house
Large dividends should pay.
The hens could note
The rates we quote
And know just when to lay.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
AFTER JEALOUS POsTNIAsTERs.
Civil Service officials Display Pernic-
iOus Activity and Clark Is After
Them,

Congressman Champ. Clark of
Missouri is arranging to hold con-
ference with Postmaster General
Hitchcock, at which time he will de-
mand the removal from Office of six
postmasters in his district. The Of
ficials whom the Democratic leader
desires shall be separated from their
positions are alleged by him to have
been perniciously active in the re-
cent campaign.
II am going to ascertain" said
Mr.. Clark, if there is any DISPOSE
ton on the part of the administra-
ton to enforce the civil service regu.
lations or if, on the other hand, it
is to be a return to the spoils sys-
tenn"
The Missourian appears to be
thoroughly aroused, and If there
ever was any thought that he would
become less heated over the matter
because of the overwhelming victory
in his district, that thought may
Just as we'll be dispelled at once
He is positive that the six postmast-
tiers against whom he has made
charges are guilty of violating the
rules of the civil service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
Loses Home in West.

The following account of the de-
struction Of the home of F. O. Mills,
former Decatur county resident,
son of w. H. Mills, of Eden town.
ship, Is taken from the Newport,
WASH, News. Mr.. Mills has been q
resident of Newport for several
years.
About 10 o'clock Saturday evening
the ringing of the fire bell called
the Volunteer Fire Department and
citizens to the F. o. Mills home on
Fourth street, the upper story of
which was in flames. The fire had
evidently started in an upstairs
room from an overheated chimney.
BY the time the fire was discover
ed and the alarm sent in the flames
had secured good start and develop
ca into a stubborn blaze that took
nearly an hour to drown out, as it
did not break through the roof and
it was difficult to get the water onto
the seat of the flames. When finally
subdued the upper story had been
badly Quilted and the downstairs
damaged by the great quantity OF
water poured into the upper story
Practically all of the contents
were saved from the lower rooms,
but everything in the upper story
was a total loss. Insurance to the
amount of $1100 was carried on the
house and 5000 on the contents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
Addfe Gertrude Bremen.

Addie Gertrude, daughter of Hans
and Violet Bremen, was born In
Woodland township, Decatur eoun-
ty, Iowa, Jan. IA, 1884 and died
Dec. 10, 1910, being 26 years. 10
months and 16' days old at the time
of her death. She was married to-
Guy Adair March H., 1908.
Addie was not member of any
visible church, bat protested faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ and ex-
pressed a desire to, be identified with
the people of God, and requested her
husband to join with her, but poor
health at the time prevented her
from joining the church of her
choice and being baptized.
She leaves a, husband, mother; one
sister, five brothers and a host OF
friends to mourn her departure.
A short funeral service was held
at the house Sunday afternoon by
Elder w. H. Wilson in the presence
of large and Borrowing audience
The Woodland singers rendered
beautiful songs at the house and at
the open grave.
The Lineville hearse conveyed the
remains to the LentZ cemetery, fol-
lowed by long line of relatives and
friends to pay the last sad rites to-
Addie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
WOULD PUT END TO TIPPING.
Fayette, Senator Would Make it IL
legal to Pay Walters.

Senator Adams of West Union has
declared that he will probably intro
duce in the next legislature a bill
against tipping and treating in Iowa.
He declared that every time person
in a hotel orders a postage stamp or
a drink of water sent to his room he
must tip the bellboy. He says it is
tip here and tip there and tip every
body in order to get decent service.
81 am thinking seriously of intro
ducing such a measure. Tipping and
treating are being carried to an ex-
treme," said he.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
a trained nurse from st. Joe has

a trained nurse from St. Joe has
been waiting on her.
DR.. Layton, of Leon, had profess
sional business in this city Sunday.
Mrs. Aura Brockway Bullock, OF
St. Joe, visited her old time friend,
Miss Flora B. Laney last week.
Royal Richardson, of Pleasanton,
visited the past week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lon Fulton.
Mrs. Angie Gurley Waterman, of
St, Louis, was calling on old friends
in this city last Thursday.
.4rs. Lon Fulton spent the latter
part of last week in PleasantOn.
Mrs. Clarence Frazier made a
trip to Leon Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
Rich Mems Gifts are Poor.

besides this: II want to go on
record as saying that I regard Elec-
trio Bitters as one of the greatest
gifts that God has made to woman,
writes Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of Vestal
Center, N. Y, I can never forget
what it has done for me-" This
glorious medicine gives woman
buoyant spirits, vigor and body and
jubilant health. It quickly cures
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melan-
choly, and Dizzy Spells; soon builds
up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try
them. soc ct VanWerden e Kopp's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15
Board Proceedings.
Wednesday,, Dec.

"CUACo01y1 0CC' 1O1V'
Board met in adjourned session.
Members present: S. H. Covington,
A. B. McClaran and s. P. Wiley.
Board settled with the bridge
foreman and appointed J. A. Daniel as
bridge foreman for the year 1911,
on same contract as year 1910.
And selected Jurors for the years
1911 and 1912 where the same were
not selected by Judges of Election.
At six o'clock Board adjourned to
meet January 3, 1911.
S. H. CONVICTION,
Chairman.
Attest:
J. V. LEMLEY,
County Auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15

could be more welcomed than a
Round Oak Chief Steel Range to
one near and dear-who needed it.
-Farquhar & Sons.