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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
CHAPTER TX.

Not the least of the causes which
have brought Mexico to the brink of
the abyss is the endless quarrel be-
tween church and state, which has al
most destroyed the sanctity of mar
riage and left, besides, a pitiful her
itage of deserted women and father
less children as its toll.
Many an honest laborer has peoned
himself to pay the priest for his mar
riage, only to be told that it is not
legal in the eyes of the law; and many
another, married by the judge. has
been gravely informed by the padre
that the woman is only his mistress.
and the children born out of wedlOck.
So that now, to be sure that she Is
welded, woman must be married
twice, and many couple, on account
of the prohibitive fees, are never mar
ried at all.
Cruz Mendez was no different from
the men of his class, and he believed
honestly that he was married to the
comely Maria; but Hooker could have
enlightened him on that point If he
had cared to do it.
Bud was playing a game, with the
Eagle Tail mine for stake; and, be-
ing experienced at poker, he stood pat
and studied his hand. Without doubt
Mendez had lost his usefulness as a
locator of the mine, since Maria was
not his legal wife and could not sign
the transfer papers as such. Accord
ing to the law of the land, the woman
now living with Aragon's mayordomo
was the Legitimate wife of the con-
tract, and she alone could release title
to the mine once Mendez denounced
the claim.
But Mendez had not yet denounced
the claim-though for a period OF
some thirty days yet he had the ex-
elusive privilege of doing so-and Bud
did not intend that he should.
Meanwhile they must walk softly.
leaving Aragon to still hug the delu-
sion that he would soon, through his
mayordomo, have them in his power
and when the full sixty days of Cruz
Mendez's mining permit had expired
they could locate the mine again.
But how-and through whom? That
was the question that Bud was study
ing upon when Phil rode up the trail,
and in his abstraction he barely re-
turned his gay greeting.
We'll, cheer up, old top!" cried De
Lancey, throwing his bridle-reins to
the ground and striding up to the tent.
What no, let down the portcullis, me
lord seneschal! And cease your vain
repining, Algernon-our papers are all
o. K. and the lawyer says to go ahead.
But that isn't half the news! Say. we
lad dance up at the hotel last night
and met"
"Yes-sure you did, broke in Bud;
"but listen to this!" And he told him
of Ell Tuerto's matrimonial entangle-
ments.
why, the crooked devil!" exclaimed
De Lancey, leaping up at the finish.
"Oyez! Mendez!"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

dy edged with lace The ruf1e fol-
lows the lines of the drapery in the
overskirt, which is caught up at each
side by a group of nine tiny tucks
placed over the hips.
The neck is cut square in front and
there is square turnover collar OF
lace in the back and edging Of lace
set in at the front. A strand of pearls
is worn, most appropriately, with this.
as q neck finish. Two smart acces-
sories complete the costume. They
are wide girdle of figured ribbon
and cluster of little flowers, forget
me-nots and June roses, fastened un-
der the overskirt at the left side. The
girdle is finished at the back with a
fiat bow.
If it were not for the sleeves one
might say this gown lacks any dis
tinctively original and picturesque
touch. But they are features Of i'm
portance. The bodice, cut in kimono
fashion, with full short sleeves, de-
pends upon them for its smartness.
Set on to the short sleeve are shaped
ruffles Of organdy headed by full
puff of the same. The ruff1es are cut
into long points in the manner of old
fashioned "angeP sleeves. They
seem appropriately named in the va
pory material of this gown.
The unusually wide brim Of the hat.
worn with this gown is an innovation
in shapes. The hat is made of ma
line with horsehair lace over 1t on the
crown and upper brim. There is
sash of ribbon about the crown, with
flower medallions affixed to 1t.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

ing out his hands, "you do not under
stand. 1t is only the church that can
really marry-the judge does 1t only
for the money. Maria is my true wife
and we have three nice children
but as 1 am going through La Fortuna
I should like to show the picture paper
to my boy"
Bud regarded him in meditative 81
lence, then he rose up and began a de-
termined search for the funny sheet.
"All right" he said, handing 1t over,
land here Is panoche of sugar for
your little girl-the one in La Fortuna.
1t is nothing" he added, as Mendez
began his thanks.
But oh, you marrying Mexican" he
continued, relapsing into his mother
tongue as Ell Tuerto disappeared; you
certainly have dished US right"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

gon, who was lounging expectantly be-
fore his door.
"Buenos dias, Don Cipriano!" he
hailed. How are you this morning?"
"Ah,, good morning, Don Felipe" re-
sponded Aragon, stepping forth from
the shadow of the door. Il am very
well, thank you-and you?"
1.-The same!" answered Phil, as If it
were a great piece of news. 1T is fine
weather-no?"
"Yes, but little dry!" said Aragon.
and so they passed it back and forth
in the accepted Spanish manner, while
Bud hooked one leg over the horn OF
his saddle and regarded the hacienda
with languid eyes.
But as his gaze swept the length of
the vine-covered corredor it halted for
a moment and slow smile came over
his face. In the green depths OF a
passion-fiower vine he had detected
a quick, birdlike motion; and then
suddenly, like transformation scene,
he beheld a merry face, framed and
Illuminated by soft, golden locks, peer
ing out at him from among the bios
SONS. Except for that brief smile he
made no sign that he saw her, and
when he looked up again the face had
disappeared.
Don Cipriano showed them about his
mescal plant, where his men kept a
continual stream of liquid fire running
from the copper worm, and gave each
raw drink; but though De Lancey
gazed admiringly at the house and
praised the orange trees that hung
over the garden wall, Spanish hospi-
tality could go no farther, and the visit
ended in a series of adioses and much
as graciases.
Quick work." commented Phil, as
they rode toward the mine; "the old
man has got over his Crouch
"Um," mused Bud, with quiet
brooding smile; and the next time he
rode into town he looked for the
masked face among the flowers and
smiled again. That was the way Ora.
cia Aragon affected them all
He did not point out the place to
Phil, nor betray her by any sign All
he did was to glance at her once and
then ride on his way, but somehow his
heart stood still when he met her
eyes, and his days became filed with
a pensive, brooding melancholy.
What the matter, Bud?" rallied
Phil, after he had jollied him for q
week; you're getting mighty quiet
lately. Got another hunch-like that
one you had up at Aqua Negra?"
Nope grinned Bud; "but I'll tell
you one thing-if old Aragon don't
| spring something pretty soon I'm go
ing to get uneasy. He's too dog-goned
good-natured about this
Maybe he thinks we're stuck" sug
gested De Lancey.
We'll, he's awful happy about some
thing" said Bud. Il can see by the
way he droops that game eye Of his
and smiles that way-that he knows
we're working for him. If we don't
| get a title to this mine. every tap Of
work we do on it is all to the gooG
for him, that's a cinch. So sit dowr
now and think it out-where's the
| loker?"
| Well" mused Phil. the gold is
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10


springing to the tent door to intercept
him, "or you'll put US out of business!
| It is nothing" he continued in Spanish
| as Mendez came out of his house, "but
put Don Felipe's horse in the corral
| when he is COOL"
"Si, senor-with great pleasure"
| smirked Mendez, running to get the
| horse, and after he had departed Bud
turned back and shook his head.
I'VE can't afford to quarrel with Mr..
Mendez," he said; because if Aragon
ever gets hold of him we're ditched.
| Jest let everything run on like we'd
overlooked something until the sixty
days are up-then, If we get away
with it, we'll locate the mine our
Selves"
yes; but how"
well, they's two ways" returned
Bud; either hunt up another Mexican
citizen or turn Mexican ourselves"
Turn Mexican!" shrilled Phil, and
then he broke down and laughed.
well, you're great one, Bud" he
chortled; you sure are!"
81 come down here to get this mine" !"
said Bud laconically.
Eyes, but you're a Texan-or was
one!"
THAT makes no difference" an
| swered Bud stoutly "The hot weather
| is coming on-revolution is likely to
begin any time-and there amt sin
gle Mexican we can trust. Jest one
more break now and we lose out-noW
how about it,"
who's going to turn Mexican"
questioned De Lancey. you or me?"
"WelEI will, then!"
mo, you won't, either!" cried Phil,
forgetting his canny shrewdness. It'll
do it myself! I'm half Mexican al
| ready, I've been eating chilli 80 long "
Now here" began Bud, listen to
me. I've been thinking this over all
day and you jest heard about it. The
man that turns Mexican is likely to
get mixed up with the authorities and
have to skip the country, but the other
feller is In the other way-he's got to
stay with the works till hell freezes
over.
Now you're an engineer and you
| know how to open up mine-1 don't.
So if you say so, I'll take out the pa
pers and you hold the mine-or IT you
want to you can turn Mex"
WELL" said De Lancey, his voice
suddenly becoming soft and pensiVe,
81 might as we'll tell you, Bud, that
I'm thinking of settling in this coun-
try, anyway. Of course, don't look
| at Aragon the way you do think
you are prejudiced and misjudge him
but ever since I've known Gracia
I've"
"Gracia!" repeated Bud; and then.
stirred by some great and unreasoning
anger, he rose UP and threw down his
hat pettishIy. I'D think, Phil" he
muttered, you'd be satisfied with all
the other girls in the world without"
Now here!" shouted Phil, rising as
unreasoningly to his feet, don't you
say another word against that girl, or
I'll"
Shut your mouth, you little
shrimp!" beloved Bud, wheeling upon
him menacingly. "You seem to think
you're the only man in the world
that"
"Oh, slush, Bud!" cried Phil in dis
gust, "you don't mean to tell me you're
in love with Gracia tool"
"Who-me?" demanded Hooker. his
face suddenly becoming fixed and
masklike; and then he laughed hoarse-
ly in derision and sank down on the
bed.
Certainly, of the two Of them, he
was the more surprised at his sudden
outbreak of passion; and yet when the
words were spoken he was quick to
know that they were true.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
SYNOPSIS.

Bud Hooker and Phil De Lancey are
forced, owing to a revolution in Mexico
TO give up their mining claim and return
to the United States. In the border town
of Gadsden Bud meets Henry Kruger. a
wealthy miner, who makes him a propo-
sition to return to Mexico to acquire title
to very rich mine which Kruger had
blown up when he found he had been
cheated out of the title by one Aragon
The Mexican subsequently spent a large
sum in an unsuccessful attempt to relo-
cate the vein and then allowed the land
to revert for taxes. Hooker and De Ian
cey arrive at Fortuna near where the
mine, known as the Eagle Tail. is To-
Gated. They engage the services of Cruz
Mendez, who has been friendly to Kruger.
- acquire the title for them and get a
permit to do preliminary work. Aragon
protests and accuses them Of jumping his
claim
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

the face than it has been. This is the
effect of hats which set less far down
on the head than those that preceded
them.
1t is not difficult to arrange the hair
in the manner pictured, but the wav-
ing is not so easy. A side comb is
worn with the long twist at the back.
and for dressy occasions a Spanish
comb makes an effective finish, thrust
in at the side near the top or at any
angle that is becoming to the wearer.
1t is quite the style to show the
forehead bare at one 'or both sides.
In the side part, as pictured here, the
left forehead is bare and lock of
hair falls down at the right side and
center. Little love wisps of hair about
the face are curled in tight ringle,s
The ears are almost uncovered, mark
ing the last of the innovations which
hairdressers are introducing.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Sayinq Time.

A Frenchman who meets you half
dozen times a day shakes hands each
time. M. Poulbot, an artist, is tired Of
this eternal handshaking. In the little
Montmartre cafe which he and his
friends frequent he has hung up by
chain a carved wooden hand. When
he enters he goes to the hand and
shakes it vigorously. This makes
great noise by jingling piece of iron
inside tin kettle at the other end
of the chain. The signal is accepted
by those who hear it as sign that M
PouIbot has shaken hands with all his
friends.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
A COIFFURE that Is popular will
n Miss Manhattan" must posses.

A COIFFURE that Is popular with
"A Miss Manhattan" must possess
certain style features which are
worth inquiring into, since this young
lady is very sophisticated and keen
and discriminating, when it comes to
the matter of making selections. One
of those new hairdressings which have
compelled her approval is shown here
and since imitation is sincerest fiat
terry the French twist, made of mass
of waved hair, may consider itself fiat
tered.
The most noticeable points in this
style are the waving of all the hair
and the side part. There is a return
to waves and curls and the promise,
already occasionally fulfilled, Of puffs
in the coming styles in coiffures- Far
more than half of the prettiest effects
show the hair parted at one or both
sides and massed on the top of the
head.
The hair is combed more away from
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Too Commonplace.

whats your act?" asked the vaude-
vile manager.
ST have trained couple Of apes to
dance the tango. It's great novelty
and ought to go big.
Novelty nothing. You can see apes
dancing the tango almost anywhere.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Had Hla Honor euesslna

Judge" said the dance hall hero as
he led the eager tangoist into the hall
Of justice, 1--WE want you to do us q
little favor, see? Here's ten bones,
and If 1t amt enough, spiel, see? Me
and the loidy wants a quiet little we'd
din. Can you hand it to us?''
'T can marry you," the Judge re-
piled, but"
whats wrong? Amt our license
all right?"
eyes, but was wondering how you
could have quiet wedding In those
clothes"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

ID DrlSnL,
When good luck goes along with us
The few things that are wrong with us
Are kept well out of sight.
Oh, few the words Of praise we hear
When sadness weighs us down:
Our friends depart as IL in fear.
Or, while they listen, frown;
They have no time to spare with ua
Nor any cheer to share with us
Who wear the thorny crown.
Oh, glad men greet us everywhere
When we have cause for glee:
Our friends help make our pathways fair
When we from cares are free;
When 1uck's sweet cup Is full for us
Our friends are glad to pull for us,
Whate'er our worth may be. vi
Oh, glad the greetings that we get
When we have cause to smile;
So why not cease to frown or fret,
And cling to pleasing guile?
When all the ways seem clear for us
The world will always cheer for us
Let's fool the world a while.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Adjusting chiIdren's Sashes.

It takes an artistic hand and deft
touch to tie broad, handsome ribbon
into the sash bow that is to adorn
a little girls frock. Most women
can tie the ordinary bow with its
two loops and two ends, but the sash
to be properly tied today needs more
skill than that The correctly tied
sash at present has outstanding loops,
and a shower effect below of loops
and ends requiring a good deal OF
ribbon and adjusting. When such
bow has been arranged it should be
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
No Hope for Them.

"Do you agree with the professor
who says women get the worst OF It
In this world?"
II do, but how are we going TO
change the situation as long as they
will not learn to quit stepping on
backward from moving cars? 2"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
He Took the House,

Gilman Ito house agent)-'I thought
you said there was a charming view
from the front windows? Why, there
are only houses to be seen" House
Agent-"So there is a charming view.
sir In the house opposite lives the
most beautiful widow you ever elapsed
eyes on, and she's always at the MtA-
dow"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Raisin and Rhubarb Pie.

The following comes from old Vir.
ginia: Cut rhubarb into inch lengths
and stew as usual, or scald in boiling
water, then drain. To every pint Of
rhubarb allow half pint of fine raj
sins, stemmed and seeded. Bake be-
tween two crusts after it has been
sWeetened to tasta-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Mere Curiosity.

"They say" said Mrs. Rounder-
leigh, "the cuisine at the Blackwood
is excellent"
'Do they?" replied Mrs. Widcome.
Who's playing the leading part in
it?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
HIS FOOLISH FEAR.

Would , o u
marry a m a n
whose income was
under $1,000 q
year," he asked.
! How much un-.
der?" she replied.
well. quite q
Ia -
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Plain Enouoh.

st thought you said you had gone
in for light housekeeping"
"We have. Can't you see that 1t
is necessary to keep the gas burning
or the electric lights going here all
the time?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
HENRY ROWLAND.
Not Quite.

do you think it is cruel to ask
your sweetheart to cut off his mus
tache to please you?"
mo; why?"
81 asked Will. and he told me he
. thought that a barber-ous request"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

UndyIne Hatred.
Il hate that man."
"Why?"
{ "Bescause he pities me-"
HAS be ever been your wife's hus-
band?"
mo, it isn't that. once got into
an argument with driver at a street
crossing. This man was there and
heard what the driver said to me.
It was not until the next day that !
thought of the answer wanted to
make"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
Isn't X Awful?

The barber informs us that owing
to the increased cost of living he
finds it necessary to scrape closely
and carefully and that he frequently
has to split hairs to get out even.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

Look 1t Up-We Haven't Time.
John D. Rockefeller says no man
is so poor as the man who has nothing
but money"
isn't John D. stealing Solomon's
stuf?''
LENRv Howl AND
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

sewed into position, and snap fasten-
ers placed under it, thus avoiding
the f1culty of relying each time it
is put on.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10
{ QF'fjf6{S}iGlER ISL
HENRY ROWLAND
PROFITABLE
- CHEER 81

Oh, the worlds q
dreary, dismal
place
When things are
going wrong;
No beauty bright
ems any face,
No gladness any
song;
When Ill lu o X
spends the day
with US,
Or trouble fares
away with US
The miles are
rough and long.
Oh, the world is
full of lowell
ness
When things are
4 going right:
Each wisp Of hairs
q silken tress,
And every scene
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

Ground and Lofty.
A pretty girl
In f1uffs and lace;
A hammock in
A shady place.
A humble bee
In search of sweets;
A maiden do
Ing wondrous feafs.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-07-10

'Ts it between $4,000 and $5,0o0?"
II might put it that way"
Dearest! Why did you think !
would let money stand in the wayf"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-08

Again Aggie studied him with swift
glance of Interrogation.
Joe. if there's anything on you.
mind shoot it,
Its Mary Carson explained. witt
some embarrassment; her and youn.
Glider"
"Well?" came The crisp question.
We'll. somehow" Carson went on,
still somewhat confusedly, Il can't see
any good of it for her.
"Why:" A@gie demanded. in sur.
Prise.
odd man elders got big pull. and
if he caught OH to his boys going with
Mary he'd be likely to send the police
after us-strong. Believe me, / amt
looking for amy trip up the river
We amt done nothin' they can
touch US for. Mary says So"
Whether We've done anything OF
whether we haven't don't matter" hi.
objected. Once the police set out
after you they'll get you. Russia ai::'t
in it with some of the things / have
seen pulled off in this town"
"Oh. can that 'fraid talk Aggie ex-
claimed roughly Il tell you they can't
get us. We've got our fingers crossed. =
A noise at the hall door interrupted
her. and she looked up to see man.
while behind him appeared the maid.
protesting ansrily
"Never mind that announcing thing
with me-" the newcomer rasped to the
expostulating servant in voice that
suited well his thick set figure with
the bullet shaped head and the bull
IKE neck. He was Cassidy, who had
had Mary Turner in his charge on the
occasion Of her ill fated visit to Ed
ward elders Office four years before.
"Hello. joe" he cried Familiarity
Hello, Ag$ie.''
"Well?" Joe demanded
Just little friendly call" Cassidy
announced in his strident voice
"Where's the lady of the house,"
Out. Assie spoke very sharply
We'll. Joe Cassidy went on. when
she comes back just tell her it's up to
her to make getaway and to make il
quick
Say" Aggie retorted viciousiy, ..you
can't throw any scare into us. YOU
hain't got anything on us. See:"
Nothing on YOU, eh? Well, we'll
lets see." Cassidy regarded Carson
with Il grin. You are Joe Carson
forser." AS he spoke the detective
took II notebook from a pocket. found
page. and then read: First arrested
in 1901 for forging the name Of Edwin
Goodsell to q check for $4,000. Again
arrested June 10. 1898. for forgery
Arrested in April. 1898. for forging the
signature Of Oscar Hemmenway to .
series of bonds that were counterfeit
Arrested as the man back of the Reilly
gang in 1903 Arrested in 1908 fol
forgery
Haven't any records of convictions
have you?''
NO. but we've got the right dope OF
you. all right. Joe Carson" He turn
ed savagely on the girl
And you're little Asgie Lynch
Cassidy declared as he thrust the note
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-08
CONSTIPATION polsoNs You

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