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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16
CHAPTER II.
A Belief In Siqns.

But Pedro walked rapidly, so that
the bear had difficulty in initiating the
pace. The youth had now definitely
made up his mind to take the new
course of action, for this second vision
of the beautiful lady had confirmed his
resolution, and he felt he must get
back to the others quickly, in order
to tell them before he had time to
change his mind AS he walked he
kept muttering blue, blue!" and his
brows were knit furiously.
He had to pass some villas with a
semi-suburban look about them, and
then an elm-shaded street, where
commerce and conservatism rubbed
shoulders Next, by switching off from
this neighborhood, he passed between
rows Of frame houses, which dimin-
ished in their appearance of impor-
tance and prosperity the farther he
went, until finally the street, if such
it could properly be called at this
point, was fringed only by shacks that
leaned inquisitively over the cutters,
or braced themselves at a fearsome
angle against the slanting little gar
dens at their backs.
When these humble habitations came
to an end there stood an old barn
amid stony field, scattered over with
paper, rubbish and discarded cans. In
the lee of the dilapidated building a
fire was burning upon the ground, and
about it a group of people had gath
cred. Over the blaze a kettle had
been hung, into which an old woman
was throwing green's from her apron.
Near her, his back against the barn,
lay a giant of a man, with patch
over one eye. This was Beau-Jean, the
mighty Provencal, who at this moment
was engaged in carving an elaborate
design upon the base Of bear-stave;
while beside him lay the great animal
whom he ruled, asleep with its nose
tucked under it's paws. Two younger
women-Gunny, Beau-Jean's wife, and
sturdy Hermania, wife of Carlos (who
lay asleep near by)-Were mending
their shoes. At q little distance,
Anna, the pretty and irresponsible,
was weaving a garland of bright,
golden maple leaves, Rico watching
adoringly, the while he pretended to
be busy nursing the wounded paw of
their animal. At sight and smell of
his familiars Mr.. Jones trotted up,
eagerly shifting as he came. Old Nita
aroused herself at his approach.
Pedro, you have let him loose
again, oh, careless one!" she cried !;
some day he will betray you and
be off! or, worse yet, stolen"
Gross Old Nita!" replied Pedro,
stepping into tie lighted circle and
smiling at her. He is too fond OF
me to run away-aren you, old fel-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16

FASHION DEGREES that the choice OF
i millinery shall have an almost un'
limited scope during the coming fall
and winter seasons. When we con
slider fabrics one may elect to wear
velvet or felt or plush or satin, and
also combinations OF these materials
AS to size, hats proceed from the
small, brimless, close-fitting turban to
the wide-brimmed picture type,
through all graduations in width OF
brim. Shapes are as varied as the
fancies of those who design them.
There are, therefore, hats big and
little, brims wide or narrow, and
crowns tall or short.
For street wear the small hat is
sensible and smart. The snugly-fit-
ting, well-shaped turban reaches its
highest development when made for
wintry weather. With a variety OF
trimmings, as great as that in shapes,
and with particularly brilliant novel
ties at hand, the turban is a flourish
ing thing Of beauty decked out in
decorations that are simple but eff
fective.
Something of the diversity in size
and trimmings and styles is more
plainly set forth in the illustration
given here than can be conveyed by
mere words. These are all velvet
hats, new in shape and excellent in
design Each one is style of many
of its particular kind and each is well
worth consideration.
A sailor shape is pictured so that
its prominent and new features are
emphasized to the eye. Although
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16

! among that great number classed es
is irregular. 1t widens at the left
side and shows a small upward curve
at the front The brim edge Is bound
with silver braid and a pretty and
distinctive touch is given by the little
bow of this braid, which is mounted
at the back, as if it terminated the
binding.
Roses in silk and metallic effects
set in foliage and ferns are mounted
against the brim in a manner that
convinces one that the maker of this
hat was an artist.
A wide-brimmed velvet hat with q
section of the front brim cut squarely
away, making short, straight line in
stead of curve, is trimmed at this
point with two short ostrich plumes
and short loop and ends of velvet
ribbon. The ribbon is fastened to
place with two jet bands. The big
black hat has warm place in the
regard of women, and deserves it.
4 small and striking hat very
frankly draws its inspiration from
grim-visaged war. Mounted above the
blithe countenance of a young girl
one may forget the associations that
are suggested by it's likeness to the
soldiers helmet. The most extreme
development shows the chin strap.
Minus this the shape is practical and
in better taste than with it. The hat
is trimmed with bands of silver beads
and an ornament of spangles re-
sembling small wings.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
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of three, or more, fastened to a, steel
or strong wire pin. OF all the pieces
made to be pinned on they are the
easiest to keep in order and the cas-
lest to adjust
An example of what short curls
will do in accomplishing a dressy
coiffure is shown in the illustration
given here. This hair dress is no
ticeably pretty, but imagine it with
out the curls and it will not be mo-
ticeable in any way.
Some people cherish prejudice
against wearing false hair of any kind.
But women have helped out scanty
locks for as many ages as history re-
cords, by supplementing them with
extra pieces, to very good effect There
seems to be no objection to false
tooth from any quarter. Anything
which really improves the appearance
will always be used and with the best
reason in the world.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16
The Impossible Boy
By NINA WILCOX PUTNAM
(Copyright by Bobbs-Merrill COD

low, Ell? What's to eat?" he inquired,
stopping over the kettle. Greens! Is
that all?'
There is rye bread-a single loaf,
responded Nita. Thanks to your 60
ing off by yourself, we have only TAX
en- in few pesetas all day!"
You know very well, Aged One,
responded Pedro, that you take in
as much alone as with me, or very
nearly. And as for going off! .
Well, have something to tell you, but
all must hear. Let US gather together
first, and eat"
So far the conversation had been IN
Spanish, the native tongue of these
two. Now, as the conversation be-
came general, they fell into a patois
English, the language of the road,
sometimes slipping into French. some
times back into Spanish, their talk
being as polyglot as their origin.
Now, do you want to hear. eh?" Pc
dro asked, addressing the company.
eff so, shall tell my plan"
Beau-Jean replied first, In his deep,
husky voice.
Let the little one tell his notion.
The plans Of Pedro have brought
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T. VERY one will welcome the re-
Il turn, after brief absence, of the
fashion for short curls, worn at the
side of the face, for evening coiffures,
and at the back of the head whenever
those who like them care to add their
charm to the hair dress. They are
the easiest and most fetching" of lit
tie finishing touches, when they can
be worn at all. 1t is said by those
who ought to know that some women
cannot wear curls. Just why this is
so Is apparently among the unknow-
able things. But every woman can
experiment for herself and be inf1u-
enced by the result
The little curl may be made at the
time the hair is dressed, and of the
natural hair. If one has naturally
curly hair, it is easy to manage. But
few people are so blessed, and the lit
tie curl is generally very satisfac-
j tory bit of artifice. At the hair deal
ers short curls are made in clusters
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many a laugh, and SO many a coin
from the crowd on the market street. "
my shoes will not stand another
mending," said Hermania. "If Pedro
can tell a plan to get others 1 will
heed"
"The lad has wit; did he not con-
ceive. the praying trick for Koko? q
mumbled Old Nita. Come, child,
what has thy brain devised now to
help us?"
"Oh, don't, don't!" cried Pedro.
"Why do you say these things on this
night of all nights? cannot endure
it! Call me evil names, and abuse
me, rather! Please! 1t is almost too
hard for me to do, and yet l must!
Amigos! 1t is for myself only that
am planning-my notion will not help
you, alas!"
He buried his face in his hands, and
for a moment there was an astonished
silence. Such an outburst of emotion
on the part of their joyous Pedro was
a thing undreamed of by any of them.
Into the silence the voice of Old
Nita broke tremblingly.
Hast thou sinned, even as l. that
thou weepest SO? What is it, Pedro
of my heart?"
mo, MOI" he cried, raising his head.
81 have not sinned, but l have seen
a line-an exquisite curve from an
oval chin to the base Of a white
throat"
"Ah! In love!" exclaimed Rico and
Anna simultaneously.
mo; again MOI" cried Pedro. "I do
not love it. but I've got to paint 1t!''
There was another interval Of puz-
zled silence, broken this time by Beau
Jean.
"Oh, little Pedro" said he, what do
you mean by paint it'?"
"Just that" said Pedro, striving to
conquer his emotion. 81 am going to
be an artist, painter. Don't you
understand"
The little group stirred relievedly.
This was nothing so terrible, after all.
Then for few moments all spoke at
once, voicing their relief. Hermania' s
query made itself evident above the
cfamor of the rest.
But why does this distress you so?
Always, always you have made pic
lures. Pictures of us all, of every
where, of everybody; always, always
scribbling little pictures upon bits of
paper! Where is the trouble?"
"The trouble comes because 1 shall
have to leave you ALL" said Pedro
sadly. II must go to the city, where
l can have the right things to work
with, and -colors-colors!
must learn about them. 1t will be
hard, but l can do it."
Go away! Leave them!" Such a
clangor as they raised!
81 have tried not to do this he
said as soon as they let him speak,
"but l can't help it. The art-it
bosses me now!"
But where shall you go?" asked
Nita.
ITO New York; it is nearest" re-
piled Pedro.
And how will you live?" from Car.
los.
81 do not know"
"Who will teach you?" queried Her
mania.
Il do not know"
And those colors, where will you
get them?" asked Anna.
Il do not know"
And knowing nothing, you are yet
determined to go?" Beau-Jean de-
manded.
Yes" answered Pedro, stubbornly.
Then" said Beau-Jean, with sigh,
''it is our plain duty to help you
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wife, Guneviere, and the great, grizzly
Koko had joined them. That made a
company of six, for already there was
Rico, his bear and his Anna, and
Nita-that wicked Old Nita, who
danced the "coquette" herself when
they, bears and, all, went late one
night to the Bal Bodin in Montmartre.
How funny she had looked, dancing,
with her shapeless old mouth a-smil.
ing!
Tramp steamers! The smell of
them came sharply across the autumn
wind. Weeks of motion and of stencil,
and then at last the dying of the en-
gine-throb, the crowding and the jos
Ting, and the great rush out upon the
shore of some new land. On such a
voyage it was that Carlos and HERNIA
mia had joined them, bringing a Gin
namon bear.
Where had not these eight been
what roads they had travelled together
under sun and moon!
This host of memories Pedro felt in
their essence, in single breath, as
it were, bereft of detail save for some
picture-of a small incident or two,
trivial, but never to be forgot The
heart of that past life he held for a
moment in his own. No! no! he could
not give it up. And yet, this other
call, which had been with him, it
would seem, since birth, was now
grown too strong for resistance. Be
fore his eyes he must see the thought
of his heart depicted by the labor of
his brain and hand. He must paint!
He was an artist. an artist!
81 will go!" said Pedro shudderingly.
Then, as if shedding the past, he
squared his shoulders.
"Comel" said he to the animal. 1--WE
shall return to camp and tell them
what we are going to do"
Not until he was within hundred
yards of the road did Pedro realize
that he had been trespassing on what
now evinced itself to be a country
estate of some pretensions; and at
this point the fact was made manifest
by the sight of cedar and fir hedge.
Near by was a closed gate, flanked by
pillars of old brick and soapstone, CIV
ing access to a narrow footpath which
wound along at the base Of the hill
he had just crossed.
Apparently he had been dreaming
away the afternoon upon the farming
section of the place. The sloping
ground which lay between him and the
hedge was smooth and soft, and tempt
ed by it, Mr.. Jones lay down and
rolled a little way. Then he got up
and trotted on some distance in ad-
vance of his master. The road was
very near now, and there came a
sound of pattering footsteps from 1t
and the swish of light garments.
Through the somber evergreens Pedro
could see a CLEAN of white, moving
swiftly. Then came the noise of heav-
ier tramping-a mans step this time
a man in haste at that. Then wom-
an screamed, her frightened cry ring
ing out sharply.
The bear, moved to curiosity by the
sound, plunged through the hedge and
disappeared, and Pedro, grasping his
staff like a cudgel, set off down the
slope at a run, reaching the hedge
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16
Caterpillar Maladies.

A recent dispatch from London an
nounces the prevalence Of a curious
epidemic of eye disease in the south
of England, an Inflammation of the
lids produced by the irritation caused
by insects hairs. There is said to
have been a plague of caterpillars this
summer, the most common variety of
which is the "vapor moth" covered
with a very fine hair that acts like a
yirulent poison. Children in particular
have bsen susceptible to this trouble,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16

probably handling the caterpillars and
afterward rubbing their eyes.
A similar trouble has for several
years been fairly common in some
parts of this country, so it is likely
that there is nothing really new in
this strange English epidemic of the
caterpillar eye" Hundreds of Ameri-
cans have had disagreeable expert
by the too close proximity of the
brown-tail moth. The English "vapor
moth may be an own cousin to our
familiar Insect pest
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-16

all generously. Then, just as the
weary Pedro was accepting a cup of
coffee and a gigantic plateful of dough
nuts from the hand Of his patron, the
whir of an automobile caused him to
look around. All unperceived, it had
been standing near for some time,
and now bestirred itself at the ap-
proach of the train it had come to
meet. AS it moved away, girl in the
rear seat stood up for a last backward
look at the little crowd, and then,
against the clear, blue of the sky. Pc
dro beheld a 1eeting vision of red
gold hair.
tTO BE CONTINUED)
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NOoNN@@NN>x

Gypsies and artists, society folk,
reckless Bohemians, bold conspira-
tors and a performing bear unite
to keep this story pacing down
the road to Already. From the
care-free life of wandering gyp-
sizes along the highway you are
carried to the strangest, gayest
spot in Gotham's fascinating Bo-
hernia.
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A man at the altar Is worth two fn
the parlor.
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Eating Is joyful
Come in and Eat
Love to See You Do 1t

Then unu6TH6dII.
Loveioy's Luscious Lunches
After moment of spellbound s.,
lence, the fat man drew long breath.
"You win!" he said to Pedro, a
smile like that in the picture over
spreading his large countenance.
In a second the square was in an
uproar, the crowd expressing its de-
light noisily. Mr. Lovejoy fed them
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-13
WOn7en's Smart VOiIe Waists
at 70c. Made to Sell for $I.25

Made with embroidered sailor collars and vestee of
embroidery yoke back and 'front.' drop shoulder three
quarter sleeves deep cuffs and trimmings of knepaited
rulings Waists made sell for ST Is; special at I9c
Womens Novelty Crepe Waists at $l9S-In low neck
STYLE with fancy wolfe sailor collars, shrred yoke effect
long setn sleeves urnback cuffs and trimmings of cro
Chef buttons They may be had in blue and white lavender
and white black and white and white, pink and white
gold and white brown and white and helotrope and white
Made to sell for S29S; special at. Sl9S
Women's Chiffon Taffeta Bouses at $i.49-ln white
maize Copenhagen and other shades with drop shoulders
hensched effect trimmed with garnture buttons
and finished with elastic band; waists made to sell for
WOmen's Long Crepe Kimonos at $149-Made in the
Empire back effect with kimono sleeves, neck 'front.'
satin trimmings and oneinch banding cuffs to match
May be had in pink light blue, navy and other shades
Women's House Dresses at S1.29-Made of percale
and lawn in the low neck STYLE combination laydown col
lar with sailor collars edged with oneinch band of
embrodery hree-quarter length kmono sleeves. May be
had in light blue and white and white Lavender and
white and other shades Made TO sell for $i98 special
Women's Dressing Sacques at 49c--Made of good
quality anneette in low neck style embroidered cuffs to
match, and beted backs; special, at. 49c
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So X. & q. COrsefs at H.z5

R. & G. Corsets made of fine batiste, in low bust
and long hip styles; trimmed with lace and ribbon
and finished with satin bow strong hose supporters
attached; value $500; special at ........... .S175
La Tosca Corsets al S1.50-Made in low bust and
long hip style, lace and embroidery trimmed, with
strong hose supporters attached, at. S1.50
Corsets al 69c-W B., R. & G., P. N, Warmers
Rustproof and Thomsons Glove Fitting Corsets in
low and medium bust and long hip models; lace
trimmed; strong hose supporters attached; spec CSC
Brassieres at 50c-Brassieres in all standard
makes including H. & w.. De Bevose, Sterling and
w. b. in button back or front Styles lace and EN-
broidery trimmed reinforced under arms special SOC
FLOOR
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Whiskey Reaches Prisoners
Through Hole in Jail Wall

HACKETTSTOwN, March 1s.-For
month prisoners in the local jail
have been getting drunk every night
They were all right early In the eve.
ming, but when the taller went to lock
them up in the cells for the night
he found most Of them in hopeless
condition. t
The puzzle was solved last night.
A brick had been removed from be-
meath the window sill Friends of
prisoners had sneaked up back of the
jail and pushed the nose of bottle
through the hole. Prisoners standing
on the chair placed their mouths to
the bottle and drank their fill. The
chief plugged the hole. His next job
is to find the Ganymede of Hackketts-
town iail
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Here and There
About The Store

Six cases of "Old Bleach" Linens
from RandalstoWn, Ireland, have
lust come in. Pure linen, of course
and the decided individuality OF
sold Bleach" is due TO the slow
process of grass bleaching. Every
article and yard of these linens is
stamped with the trademark OF the
makers. Plenty of toweling, white
linens, huckaback towels and table
cloths-all at extremely low prices.
main Floor.
Some book lover can pick up a
set of 1.-THE Traits and Stories OF
irish Peasantry," in vols, by Will
liam Carleton at S2.o5. Originally
the work was issued at $1,000. The
hooks contain etchings by Phz, zee
and others, together with number
of full color illustrations. Main
Floor.
Those women who give whist
parties will find plenty of favors
and prizes in the Silverware Sec
ton. For Sterling Sugar
longs, at SOC; Sterling Tea Balls,
ct SIPS; Sterling Bottle Openers,
at Sl.OO; Sterling Oneese Knives, al
Isl 90. (Main Floor.
Bead Necklaces are the fad Just
now. We have a most complete
line of bead and tango Necklaces in
beautiful color combinations and
STYLES too numerous to mention.
Prices run from SOC up. (Main
Floor.
Plenty of new Tango Records in
the Victrola Section. Likewise
plenty for the Hesitation, Maxixe
and the One-Step. (Second Floor.
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S2.25 White Crochet Bed Spreads at $l.6S

Good heavy Bed Spreads, made in the Mar
settles design, of the best Sea Island cotton, free
from dressing; with firm, close weave and soft fin
ish; large double size
$3.50 COmfOrtables at S2.5S-Exra fine quality siko-
line in light and dark grounds with pretty de-
signs filled with soft, fluffy cotton; very thick, but not
heavy stitched edge with wool tufting good large size.
Blankets at $119 and S139 Pair-White cotton Blan-
kets good weight for the Spring and Summer; large size
with pink and blue borders regularly sold for S45 and
s69 per pair special .$1.19 and Sl.39 Per Pair
$500 White Gray WooInap Blankets at $2.50-Good
heavy weight with soft close nap; with pink blue Dor
ders will aunder WE'LL full bed size good $500 blanket;
special at $3.50