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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
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Ten dollars" the judge smacked
his lips once. Ten dollars" he re-
peated, and smacked his lips twice.
The purple flush on the judges
face, where the dignity that belonged
to age had gone down in wreck, deep
ened.
He quilted his chair and, lurch1ng
somewhat as he did so, began to pace
the floor
Take me for your example, boy!
You may be poor, you may possibly
be hungry-you'n often be thirsty,
but through 1t all you will remain
that splendid thing-a gentleman!
Perhaps you'll contend that the old
order is overthrown, that family has
gone to the devil? You are right, and
there's the pity of it! The social
fabric is tottering-I can see it tot
ter" and he tottered himself as he
said this.
We'll, I'm an old man-the spec
tacle won't long offend me. I'll die
presently" He was so profoundly
moved by the thought that he could
not go on. His voice broke, and he
buried his face in his arms. A SYM
pathetic moisture had gathered in the
child's eyes. He slipped from his
chair and stole to the judges side.
I'm mighty sorry you're going to
die"
BLESS you, HannfDal!" cried the
Judge. looking wonderfully cheerful,
despite his recent bitterness Of spirit.
I'm not experiencing any of the pangs
of mortality now My dissolution amt
a matter of tonight or tomorrow
there's some life in Slocum Price yet,
for all the rough usage, eh? l think
you'd better go to bed"
Il reckon l had," agreed Hannibal,
slipping from his chair.
We'll, take my bed back of the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
CHAPTER VIi-(Continued).

Boy, don't be afraid. Look on me
as a friend" urged the Judge.
q reckon I'll be glad to STOP" an
swered Hannibal.
Such confidence is inspiring. Are
you hungry"
Yes, sir" replied Hannibal.
What do you say to cold fish,"
the judge smacked his lips to impart
a relish to the idea. Il dare swear
1 can find you some corn bread into
the bargain" He began to assemble
the dainties be had enumerated.
Here you are!" he cleared his throat
impressively, while benignity shone
from every feature of his face. "A
moment since you allowed me to think
you were solvent to the extent OF
fifty cents" Hannibal looked puz-
zled. Il wonder if you could be in
duced to make a temporary loan OF
that fifty cents? The sum involved
Is really such a ridiculous tribe
don't need to point out to you the alb
soIute moral certainty of my return
ing it at an early date"
1t was not the loss of his money
that Hannibal most feared, and the
coin passed from his possession into
his hosts custody.
Thank you, my boy! | must step
down to the tavern-when | return,
please God, we shall know more OF
each other" While he was still
speaking, he had produced a jug from
behind the quilt that screened his
bed, and now took himself off into the
night.
Left alone, Hannibal gravely seated
himself at the table. What the
judges larder lacked in variety it
more than made up for in quantity,
and the boy was grateful for this fact
Presently he heard the judges heavy,
shutting step as he came up the path
from the road, and a moment later
his gross bulk of body filled the door
way. Breathing hard and perspiring,
the judge entered the shanty, but his
eagerness kept him silent uptil he
had established himself In his chair
beside the table, with the jug and
cracked glass at his elbow. Then,
bland and smiling, he turned toward
his guest.
My tenderest regards, Hannibal"
and he nodded over the rim OF the
cracked glass his shaking hand had
carried to mis- lips. Twice the glass
was filled and emptied, and then
again, his rowing, watery eyes rested
meditatively on the child Have you
a father?" he asked suddenly. Han
nibal shook his head "A mother?"
They both of them done died
years and years ago." answered the
boy. Il cant tell you how long back
it was, but / reckon l don't know
much about it. | must have been a
small child"
"Ho-a small child" cried the
Judge, laughing. He cooked his head
on one side and surveyed Hannibal
Wayne Hazard with a glance OF COM
ic seriousness, In Gods name what
do you call yourself now?"
I'm most ten," said Hannibal, with
dignity.
Il can well believe it," responded
the judge. Where did you come
from?"
From across the mountains"
''And where are you going?"
TO west Tennessee"
Have you any friends there?"
Yes, sir"
You've money enough to see you
through" and what the Judge intend
ed for a smile of fatherly affection
became leer Of infinite cunning.
Il got ten dollars
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening Of the story Is
laid in the library of an old worn-out
southern plantation, known the Bar
ony. The place is to be sold, and It's
history and that of the owners. the
Quintards, is the subject Of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. a business man.. a
stranger known as Bladen, and Bob
Yancy, a farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
Hazard, a mysterious child of the old
southern family. makes his appearance
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony, but the
Quintards deny any knowledge of the
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal. Captain
Murrell. a friend of the Qutntards. ap-
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill. when Han
nibal is kidnapped by Dave Blount, Cap
tain Murrell's agent. Yancy overtakes
Blount, gives him a thrashing and secures
the boy. Yancy appears, before Squire
Balaanl and Is discharged with costs Tor
the plaintiff. Betty Malroy, a friend of
the Ferrises, has an encounter with Cap
tain Murrell. who forces his attentions on
her, and Is rescued by Bruce CarrGgton.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home.
Darlington takes the same stage. Yancy
and Hannibal disappear, with Murrell on
their trail Hannibal arrives at the home
of Judge Slooum Price. The Judge recog-
of Judge Slocum Price. The Judge recog-
nizes in the boy, the grandson of an old
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24

quilt. You'll find a hoe there. You
can dig up the dirt under the shuck
tick with (which helps astonishing
ly. What would the world say if it
could know that Judge Slocum Price
makes his bed with a hoe."
Hannibal retired behind the quilt.
DO you find it comfortable" the
judge asked, when the rustling of the
shuck tick informed him that the
child had lain down.
Yes. sir" said the hoy.
Have you said your prayers?" In
quired the judge.
mo, sir. / amt said 'em yet"
We'll, say them now. Religion is
as becoming in the young as it is re-
spectacle in the aged. III not dis
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
turb you tonight. for it Is Gods will
that l should stay up and get very
drunk"
CHAPTER VIII.
Boon COMPANIONS,

Boon Companions,
Some time later the Judge was
aware of a step on the path beyond
his door, and glancing up, saw the
tall figure OF mHn pause on his
threshold. A whispered curse slipped
from between his lips. Aloud he
said:
rs that you. MIR. Mahafy?" He
got no reply, but the tail figure, pro-
PEELED by very long legs, stalked into
the shanty and a pair OF keen, rest
less eyes deeply set under high, bald
head were bent curiously upon him.
Il take it I'm intruding," the new
conner said sourly.
why should you think that, Solo
mon Mahaffy? When has my door
been closed on your" the judge asked,
but there was guilty deepening OF
the flush on his face. Mr.. MahaTy
glanced at the jug, at the half-emptied
glass, lastly at the judge himself.
You seem to be raising tirst-rate
hell all by yourself"
Su, DS ICetSULI1Dle, ociCAAIOil. 4Su "a
gone down to the steamboat land
ing" said the Judge plaintiVely. By
way Of answer, Mahafy shot him
contemptuous glance. Take chair
do, Solomon" entreated the judge.
when did ever sneak jug into
my shanty?" asked Mahaffy sternly,
evidently conscious of entire recti-
tude in this matter.
Il deploEe your choice of words,
Solomon" said the judge. you know
damn we'll that if you'd been here
couldn't have got past your place
with that jug! But let's deal with
conditions. Here's the jug, with some
liquor left in it-here's a glass. Now
what more do you Want?"
Mr. Mahaffy drew near the table.
Sit down." urged the judge.
Il hope you feel mean?" said Ma
hafy
IF it's any satisfaction to you, l
do" admitted the judge.
You ought to-" Mahaffy drew for
ward a chair. The judge filled his
glass
Whats the news from the land
ing?"
MahaFy brought his fist down on
the table.
Il heard the boat churning away
round back of the bend, then l saw
the lights, and she tied up and they
tossed off the freight. Then she
churned away again and her lights
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Morality Of the Elephant

handful of paddy. Then. letting go.
he would turn up the end Of his trunk
open it, and coaxingly invite the boy
to drop in the paddy.
Should the boy, however. put 1t
back in the bag. his arm would again
be seized by the trunk. and his hand
would be again inserted into the paddy
bag
The boy, anxious to he released,
would usually drop the paddy into the
trunk. and the elephant would blow
the rice into his mouth After re
peating the operation several times
the elephant would scamper Off, feel
ing that he had got the paddy With
out stealing it.-Harper's Weekly.
Special House for "High Brow" Apes.
The high brow" apes in the New
York Geological park are to have a
house to themselves in the near fu-
ture. The board of estimate and ap-
portionment will soon be asked for
an appropriation necessary to cover
the expenses for such d structure
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Swimmers the Prey of Eeis.

A remarkable story of the seizure
of swimmers by eels comes from New
Zealand. A stream in New Zealand
was a favorite bathing place because
the current was swift and strong.
Time after time the bather would be-
gin to shrek and splash on the sur
face, would disappear before help could
reach him, and when his body had
been found it had invariably been eat
en- by cells. The cause of the fatality
remained shrouded in mystery, for
long time, but at length the true cause
was discovered that whilst the swim
mer was almost stationary III the rapid
stream a huge eel would seize him by
the foot or leg and drag him down be-
meath the surface.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24

At present the erudite cnimpanzees
and orangoutangs are in the house
with their less intelligent sisters and
brothers.
The intelligent specimens now num-
Der four chimpanzees and five orang-
outangs. Badly is the leader Of the
social elect, and Susie, recently sold
to the society by Professor Garner, is
another inmate who stands alOof The
proposed structure is necessary to the
continued health of the valuable spec
linens, as we'll as to give proper ia
cilities for their exhibition to the
public.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Best CoIors In Gloves.

Aside from the staple black and
white of which large quantities will
continue to be sold, says the Dry Goods
Economist, the colors chiefly in re-
quest will be as follows: Tans will
strongly lead, and these tans should
have neither the reddish nor the vel.
lowish cast, but should be of the hue
which will blend with the seal and nut
brown coIorings which will be found
in the new seasons dress fabrics
Brown gloves of the same general cast
but two distinct shades deeper than
the tans, should be provided for.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
He Makes Cats Paw of Boys Hand
to Steal the Unhusked
Rice

Singular as it may seem, elephants
which have associated with men en-
tertain the notion that, under special
circumstances, they are not FespOnst-
Bile if they utilize another to commit
an Illegal act. The following is an in
stance of this elephantine morality:
A man in Rangoon bought three
young elephants to send to England.
They were tame and playful, but cum
ming. Knowing that it was wrong to
steal paddy (unhusked rice)-she idea
had doubtless been impressed upon
them by punishment for stealing
they would not touch 1t themselves.
But If a boy went to see them, he
would be seized by one, the little
trunk would be coiled around his arm,
and he would be led to where the
paddy was kept In bags.
Tie elephant would make a cats
paw OF @2,a boy's hsnd to take up a
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
VOGUE In Laces,

Demi-founces of shadow lace in
black and white are noted with great
frequency, says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist. Fine maline lace Is strong
favorite for handsome evening and
afternoon gowns, and Chantilly in
black and in white is much employed.
Large use is also being made of net
founcings in the wide and demi-
widths, as well as the edges and mar
row bands. Venise appears in bands,
edges and demi-founces on many OF
the most attractive models.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Voque of Rough Surfaces.

The liking for rough surfaces is a
continuation of a winter fad, and is
reflected into very large percentage
Of the new tailor suitings which the
merchants are showing since the first
of the year. There are charming
stuffs of this kind in all the light
spring like tones, soft gray mixtures,
white and black stripes, checks, etc,
and particularly in the brownish tones
ranging from deep ecru through buff
and sand and light khaki tones,
f1ecking of white usually giving soft
ness and character to the coloring.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Rioht to Keep Pias in London.

The freedom of the city of London
carries with it, nominally, at any
rate, the right to keep pigs in the
parish of St. James, Piccadilly. But
even were any one disposed to avail
himself of this liberty, and if the san
itary authorities failed to object, land
in that part of London is somewhat
too costly for profitable pig farming.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
In Full Costume.

An artist was describing a revue
that he had seen in Paris.
at was a very decOllete revue" said
he. In certain parts of it l was for
chilly reminded Of the story of the
Partisan chorus girl This girl had
been put through her PAGES. and final
ly engaged. And now, she said.
about my costume. What costume
shall | WeaF?'
Let me see your tongue said the
manager. 'Ah. it's coated, That will
10. ,"-Watch Dog.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24

FURNITURE

There is no doubt in our minds--
there will be none in yOurs--that
we can and will save you money in
buying your furniture. Look else
where throughout the State or in
the District of Columbia, come to
us, and if we don't save you money
your fare will be paid both ways.
Everything that goes into your
home in the furniture line.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24

er and more simple novelty which Is
being used for this purpose, Of max
ing rooms fresh and fragrant.
This is known as the violet hanger,
which consists Of q group of dainty
little wicker baskets filed with pot
pourri of violets anu covered with silk
These are strung together on long
hanging ribbons which can be hung
in front Of a window or door, or any
place where they catch the breeze, so
that the sweet perfume emitted
through the wicker work Is waited
about the room.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
Perfun7Inu Rooms,

So many ideas are in vogue respect
ing new ways of perfuming rooms that
one ventWes TO describe yet anoth-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
silk Flowers.

The song Of the silk flower has not
yet been finished. We are still using
the handmade blossom in all sizes on
dresses, hats and accessories.
Have you noticed the tiny wreaths
of roses on the ends of velvet and silk
sashes? These are made in the SIM
plest way, the little roses being mere
ly ribbon that has been folded and
wound around itself and sewed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24
The Largest, necessarily
the cheapest, Wood Man.
tel Dealers in the State
Of Maryland ~ ~

Look at all catalogues and other
houses, then come to our ware
house. Your expenses will be paid
both ways If the above is not true.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-24

Boy, don't be afraid. Look ON me
as a friend" urged the judge.
Il reckon I'll be glad to stop" an
swered Hannibal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
WHERE LADIES SHAVE

Some of the East African ladies shave their heads with small, sharp, razor-like knives. first softening the hair with goats milk. Other Africans keep it cut off to about two inches in length and slick down with vegetable oils. Girls of Fiji stiffen their locks with tree gums, and soft, fluffy hair Is considered curse. Somehow some of the races that have the stiffest hair try to make it stifrer, and those that have the softest try to make 1t like down, and still other races do just the opposite.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
CENTENARlANS OF EUROPE

Some curious statistics have been collected by the British imperial health department in the subject of longevity. It appears that there are now about 1000 centenariansy in Flu rope, and. strangely enough. the clim. ate and conditions most favorab ble to longevity appear to be the Balkans, for Bulgaria heads the list with 3,983 centenarians (nearly one for every 100 inhabitants),. Roumania follows with 1,074, and Servia with 573. Ger many boasts only 76 centenarians, as against Englands 92; while Denmark makes a very feeble show with only a couple of these veterans. The ex- traordinary figures given for the Balkan countries make one wonder whether veracity is as fourishing as longevity in the Near East; though presumably the health department has investigat ed the cases as far as possible.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
GOOD PERPETRATORS ARE RARE
Combination of Keen Eye, Nimble Brain and Nerve Not Common
 Not More Than First Class.

Good umpires are rare In the whole country there are not more than ten first-rate ones. The combination of the Is not common one.
 The umpire is the chain lightning of baseball. His decisions are rendered in the fifth part of second; he rem ders them knowing that he must stand by them afterwards, no matter what happens. Every man inside the fence, whether blinded by prejudice or loy- alty to the home team, sees the same things and, therefore. feels that he has a right to his own opinion; but the umpire is the one man who Is paid to know what he sees
 The prize fight referee sometimes has to decide which boxer won a hard battle He has had time in which to review the situation; the moving picture of the fight stretches backward in his memory. Should the choice prove difficult one there is always the comfortable middle ground the draw decision, in which neither man wins nor loses. The baseball um pire can render no draw decisions. The man Is safe or he is out.
 When two race horses come nod ding down to the wire and two noses flash by the post so close together that a finger breadth means thousands of dollars to the packers. the race track judge may fall back on the dead heat. The baseball umpire has no dead heats. Watching foot and ball, he must know which one was first He can confer with no one. Right or wrong, the judgment must be made in the twinkling of an eye.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
To Pitch for Five Years.

Jack Coombs says that ho will be willing to quit after ten years of pitching and so back to his farm in West Kennebunk, Me, for good. He has about five years more more before him.
 "A pitcher" says Coombs, "goes about ten years. I mean by that that his stuff works well about that length of time. After that he may be able to work along for couple of years through his knowledge of the batters. but he hasn't the same sort of stuff that he had when he was in his prime Personally, figure that am good for about five years longer, having been with the Athletics five years I am not counting the few months from July, 1906, when I joined the club aft CT leaving Colby. It may be that my theory is wrong, but that's my idee about pitchers tenure of office
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
NUMBER 16 SHOE TOO SMALL

is reported to have passed through Winchester, Ky, the other, day and aroused the interest of the shoe mer
 chants in the eastern bluegrass city by attempting to secure a pair of shoes. He was on his way to join travelling sideshow and certainly mer- lted a nigh position, for his altitude was seven feet one inch and weight PIT pounds. When the senegambian Hercules tried to get pair of kick CTS there was nothing doing. Size 1e proved too steep for the Winchester footwear fraternity. to furnish, so tho snowman trudged on with sizablo bitc of carpet about his feet. ;.,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
TELEGRAPH POLES TAKE ROOT


 Telegraph poles that live and grow gre curiosity of African engineering. In Uganda a species of wild fig, local ly known as the barkcloth tree, is used for poles, and ten years or more ago it was noticed that they took root and began to send out leaves and branches soon after being planted. Since then a line of more than 500 miles of these growing poles has heen developed. It is troublesome to maintain as the leaves cause frequent leakage by contacts, and poles are constantly dying and being eaten by termites. The first cost, however, is only 8 to 16 cents per pole, while an iron pole costs $3 to $7 or $8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-04
PICK PHILLIPS TO WIN FLAG
Many Unprejudiced Critics Select Man. aser Dooin's Aggregation to
 Land Championship Pennant.

Many close critics-outside of Phila- delphia, too, and hence unprejudiced- are picking the Philadelphia Nationals for the pennant honors in 1912. Clark Griffith and Frank Bancroft think highly of their chances and declare that only hard luck and injuries knock ed the Phils out of the glory this season. A great deal, of course, depends on Dooin himself If he is laid up again, the catching staff is through, for none of the relief men who. were tried during Charlie.s lab sence seemer to fill the bill fully. The pitching will be excellent-ranking right up with the best in the league.
 Alexander, Moore and Chalmers are foundation good enough for any body's hurling forces, and these three will pitch 105 games among them. Luders, Knabe, Doolan and Lobert make up an infield which has few rivals in either league-one whale of an infeld, fast and hustling, full of fire and ginger.
 The outfeld, Magee, Paskert and Titus, with Beck and Cravath as fill insg, Is also choice. Net hitting strength, plenty for all practical pur- poses; fielding strength, Al, and team play sure to improve steadily. It is the sort of team which must have a good start to win. Should the Phils get away badly, they will crumple up; should they start as we'll as they did last spring and escape the troubles of 1911, 1t will be almost impossible to head them off.