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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
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 propo-
sitfon 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 had spent
large sum of money in an unsuccessful
attempt to relocate the vein and then al
lowed the land to revert for taxes. HOOK
er and De Lancey arrive at Fortuna. near
where the Eagle Tail mine is located.
They engage Cruz Mendez to acquire the
title for them and begin preliminary
work. Aragon accuses them of jumping
his claim. Hooker discovers that matri-
monial entanglements prevent Mendez
from acquiring a valid title. Phil who
has been paying attention to Gracia Ara
gon, decides to turn Mexican and acquire
the title. Aragon fails in his attempt to
drive them off the claim. Rebels are re-
ported, in the vicinity. rich vein OF
gold is struck and work on the mine IS
stopped until the title can be perfected.
Phil is arrested by Manual del Rey, cap
tain of the rurales and suitor of Gracia' 9.
He Is released on promise to stay away
from Gracia. Phil is forced to enlist in
the rurales. He asks Bud to take care
Of Gracia. The rebels are defeated In q
and returns to the United States. BUD
turns Mexican and takes steps to secure
title to the mine in his own name. Hired
assassins Of Aragon make an unsuccess-
full attack on Bud and four of them are
killed
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
HIS FIRST LONG TROUSERS
Youngsters Desire to Emerge From
Status Of "SmaII Boy" Almost Led
to Tragedy.

In a certain uptown neighborhood,
which shall, for obvious reasons, be
nameless, a small tragi-comedy was
enacted during the past week. This
small drama seems to have its points
of absolute originality, so far as re-
corded history permits us to judge.
But here is the case:
In the uptown neighborhood in ques-
tion two small boys reside. They are
not so small, either, these boys. The
fact is. the whole issue of the tragi-
comedy hangs on the size Of the boys.
One party to the struggle regards
them as being small. The second party
regards them as being relatively large.
so that the drama end is not yet in
sight.
In a house belonging to one of the
parties of the first part a mother
young son in a subtly suspicious atti-
tude. He was idle, sitting, with a
newspaper spread out over his knees.
But he did not seem to have been
reading the paper, and his eyes had
a queer CLINT.
What's the matter, Peter?" she de-
manded.
"Nothin',' said Peter
The Sherlock Holmes mother went
over and examined her offspring criti.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
Speed Was What Was Needed.

brief spell the Yaqui could not wait.
"Adios," he said, coming close and
holding out his black hand; Il go this
way!" And he pointed along the ridge.
But why?" said Bud, still at loss
to account for his haste. Then, seeing
the reticence in the Indians eyes, he
thrust out his hand in return.
''Adios, Amigo mio!" he replied. and
with a quick grip the Yaqui was gone.
With that same deceptive speed he
shambled through the bushes, still lug
ging the heavy rife and making for
higher ground. Bud knew he had
some purpose-he even had a sneak
ing idea that it was to take pot-shots
at Captain del Rey-but six months in
Mexico had made him careless, and he
half hoped the Yaqui would win.
The captain had it coming to him
for his brutality, but with Aragon it
was different-Aragon had wife and
daughter-ond, with the memory of
Gracia in his mind, Bud sent his horse
plunging down the ridge to warn them
before it was too late.
There were some brush fences to be
jumped, but Copper Bottom took them
flying, and as they cut into the river
trail he made the mud-puddles splash.
Across the fields to the south Bud
could see the poems running for cover
the insurrectos must be in sight be-
yond the hills.
He WAS going south they were mOv-
ing west, but it was five miles north
again to the town. Speed was what
was needed and Copper Bottom gave
his best They dashed into Fortuna
like whirlwind, and Hooker raised
his voice in high yell.
'Insurrectos.' he shouted. "Ladro-
nes! Pr-onto a Fortuna"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

A PLEASING and practical costume
"A for the tennis court must of
necessity be plain. AS concession
to present modes a few models are
shown having short close-ftting tun-
ic, but the majority of tennis gowns
are quite plain as to the skirt. In the
matter of the bodice one may choose
between the MILDLY blouse made of a
fabric like the skirt, the plain silk or
lingerie blouse, or waist made in
one with the skirt like that shown
In the picture.
White wash fabrics, including many
Of the new rough weaves in cotton, af-
ford the player wide choice of cot
ton materials. The coarser weaves in
linen are always dependable for the
tennis costume. Ratine has proved its
worth for this kind of gown. Almost
no models of other than wash fabrics
are shown.
The picture given here shows de-
parture from all-white in French ten
mis- gown, from Lamaguere, in flannel
Of very light gray color. 1t has pin
stripe in red. The plain skirt is in two
pieces joined with an overlapped seam
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

walls that inclosed the summer garden
behind.
Along with the rest went Hooker
and Gracia, and, though her mother
beckoned and her father frowned
sternly, the wilful daughter of the Ara
CONS did not offer to leave him as they
scampered up the hill. In fact, she
rode close beside him, squirting when
he spurred and, finally, when the
shower of stray bullets had passed,
she led on around the house.
Wont you help me take my horse
inside the walls?' she asked. Bud
followed after her, circling the fortress
whose blank adobe walls gave shelter
to the screaming women, and she
smiled upon him with the most en-
gaging confidence.
Il know you will have to go soon" !"
she said, "and l suppose I've got to be
shut in with those creatures, but we
must be sure to save our horses. Some
bullets might hit them, you know. and
then we could not run away!
"You remember your promise!" she
reminded, as Bud gazed at her in as
tonishment. "Ah, yes. knew you did
otherwise you would not have picked
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

/ at the left side. 1t has considerable
split at the bottom. This is provided
with fiat buttons and buttonholes on
the inside of the skirt by which the
slit may be closed when the wearer is
not playing.
The blouse is cut with kimono
sleeve and a little fullness over the
shoulders. The sleeves are length
ened by a wide strip Of the material,
with stripes running up and down, set
on in the manner of a cuff. The
blouse is finished with a sailor collar
of red satin. The sleeves are bordered
with the same material, and it is also
used to furnish the narrow belt. A
silk scarf, in red, is placed under the
collar and tied in a simple bow at the
front as a finishing touch.
White canvas slippers, fastened with
narrow straps, and a white felt hat
complete the pretty toilette. The mod
ell can be recommended as to design,
but for real practical use wash fab
RIGS of cotton or linen are better than
flannel, and white is better choice
than any color.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
Tho A. q and c Of It,

A is for arbor. where first he, proposed;
B il for boat which he Threatened to rock:
Is for cash which he later disclosed
D is for dream-he awoke with shock,
E is for envy that other girls had;
Is for freedom, the thing which he lost:
G is for gladness-at first he was glad:
H is for high which was what living cost:
Is for ill-he got sick Of 1t all;
is for Joy, he sought 1t in vain;s
x Is for kid they had one with squall:
l. Is for looks she can never regain:
NJ Is for more. which she wanted each day;
is for nerves-she had punches to spare:
o is for old. soon she acted that way;
Is for puffs-she was made half of hair;
O Is for quarrel, alas and alack!
r is for reckless-'twas he that went
wrong;
is for something that got out Of whack:
T is for trouble they had right along;
U is letter we use in ''untie,"
is for vows they were sorry they made;
W-well, we can guess, you and I:
x Is the cross that 80 heavily weighed;
is for yoke; he has married another;
q Is for zero. her chance-back to mother
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

Every atom in existence has It's special
use, they say;
There is nothing, from tho mountain to
the smallest pinch Of clay,
That is not in some way needed to make
up the splendid whole,
STILL I've often doubted this
When I've seen q gentle miss
With nose that was disfsured by Q
dark, obtrusive mole.
There is nothing. absolutely not . soli-
tary thing.
That Is not in some way useful In ths
final reckoning;
The bothersome mosquito may some timep
somewhere, somehow,
Serve mankind in such way
As to earn its right to stray
In contentment where 1t never finds
hearty welcome now.
Every weed and every splinter has . spe-
cial purpose here,
Though that purpose may at present not
be adequately clear;
There's reason for each atom that -
underneath the sky,
But that fact brings little cheer
To the man whose path il drear
For the reason that an atom has found
lodgment in his eye. ~
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

at that" he said, as she regarded him
with an arch smile. I'D certainly be
a fool TO take all those chances for
nothing. Let him steal his own girl
that's what l say!"
"Now that, Mr.. Hooker" burst out
Gracia in a passion, "is very unkind-
and rude! Am 1 woman of the town,
to be stolen by one man or another?
Am L"
That's what you would be-" put in
Bud, with brutal directness, "if these
rebels got hold of you. No, ma'am,
wouldn't take you out of this town for
a hundred thousand dollars. You don't
know what you're talking about, that's
all! Wait till the fighting is over
gee! Did you hear that? Come, on,
let's get into the house!"
He ducked suddenly as bullet went
spang against the corrugated iron roof
above them and, seizing her by the
hand, he half dragged her through
side door and into the summer garden.
Here a sudden outcry of womens
voices assailed their ears like a rush
of wind and they beheld peon mothers
running to and fro with their scream.
ing children clasped to their breasts or
dragging at their skirts. A few help
less men were trying to keep them
quiet, but as the bullets began to thud
against the adobe walls the garden be-
came a bedlam.
Gracia stood and surveyed the scene
for a moment, ignoring the hulking
Bud with disdainful eyes. Then she
snatched her hand Indignantly away
and ran to pick up a child. That was
all, but Hooker knew what she thought
of him.
He passed through the house, ho-
ping to discover where she had gone.
but all he heard was her commanding
voice as she silenced the wailing wom-
en-, and. feeling somehow very much
out of place, he stepped forth into the
open.
After all, for a man of his build, the
open was best. Let the white-handed
boys stay with the ladies-they under
stood their ways.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
The Land Of Broken Promises
Copyright 1914. by Frank A. Munsey,

der the circumstances, and, best of all,
it saved the generals face. The hid
eous frown with which he had regard.
ed the American changed suddenly to
look of pompous pride. He Jerked
an imperious head at his ragged re-
tainer and drew forth his receipt-book
with a flourish.
While he waited for the horse to ap-
pear he turned upon his snooplng men
and drove them to their mounts with
curses. Evidently it was no sinecure
to command in the army Of the hber-
alton, and the yelled mutterings OF
his followers showed that they were
little better than tigers in leash.
Mounted upon horses, mules, and
even -burros; armed with every con-
ceivable weapon from musket to
standard repeating rifles, they were
tatterdemalion army, more fit for
treason. stratagems and spoils" than
the sterner duties of war.
Bud looked them over closely, well
satisfied to have his back against a
wall, and when the low-browed re-
tainer came hurrying back with the
horse he quickly took the worthless
receipt and watched them on their
way. Then, as the last camp-follower
disappeared, he ran for his saddle and
rife and within a minute he was
mounted and away.
There we're rebels below him-very
likely there were more to come-the
only safe place for Copper Bottom
was over the hills at Fortuna. With
out stopping for path or trail, he head
ed straight northwest over the ridges.
riding as the cowboys do when they
rake the range for cattle. Hardly had
he topped the first high crest when
he came in sight Of Amigo, loaded
down with his cartridge-belts and car
rying his heavy Mauser.
In a long, shambling trot the Yaqui
was drifting along the hillside with
the free grace of a wild creature, and
when Hooker pulled down his horse
to keep pace with him he laughed and
motioned him on. Taking the lead, he
loped on over hogback and barranca,
picking out the best trail by instinct
and setting such a pace that Bud was
hard pressed to keep up with him.
He had heard it said that in the
Yaqui country no white man, no mat
ter how we'll he was mounted, could
outdistance the Indians on foot, and
now he knew it was true. But why
this killing haste ON the part Of Ami
go? He had neither friends nor kin
in town; why, then, should he run 80
fast to warn them of the enemy?
They racked on, up one hill and
down another, while the insurrectos
followed the canyon that swung to the
south, and finally, In last scramble,
they mounted rocky ridge and
looked down upon old Fortuna.
Already the hard-driven poems were
out in the fields at work and smoke
was rising from the mescal still. Ara
gon was busy, but his labors would be
worse than wasted If the red-faggers
took him prisoner. AS Bud breathed
his horse he hesitated whether to ride
back and warn him or press on and
notify Fortuna; but even for that
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

such a good horse for me. This roam
is my fathers best riding horse. You
must put yours inside the wall with
him, and when the time is right we
will get them and ride for the line"
"What?" cried Hooker incredulous,
ly, with the country full Of rebels
They're liable to take the town in half
an hour!"
mo, indeed they will mott" respond
ed Gracia with spirit. you do not
understand the spirit of us Sonorans!
Can't you see how the firing has slack
ened? The miners have driven your
rebels back already, and they will do
more-they will follow them up and
kill them! Then, when the rebels are
in flight and Del Rey and his rurales
are away, that will be a good time for
us to slip off and make our dash for
the line!"
Nothing doing!" announced Hooker
as he dismounted at the corral. you
don't know what you're talking about!
But will leave my horse here" he
added; Il sure don't want him to get
hurt"
But you promised" protested Ora
cia weakly.
Promised nothing!" retorted Bud
ungraciously. Il promised to take care
of you, didn't 1? Well. what's the use
of talking, then? You better stay right
here, where you're safe. Come on
let's 20 to the housed"
mol" cried Gracia, her dark eyes
turning misty with imminent tears
"Oh, Mr.. Hooker!" she burst out
didn't keep them all waiting while
put on this riding-skirt? I thought you
had come to take me away! What do
| care to be safe? / want to be free!
l want to run away-and go across the
line to dear Phil" she faltered. Then
she looked up at him sharply and her
voice took on an accusing tone.
"Aha!" she said, as If making some
expected discovery, $50 that is it!
thought perhaps you were afraid"
"What?" demanded Bud, put sud.
denly upon the defensive.
81 might have known it," soliloquized
Gracia with conviction. "You are
jealous of dear Phil"
Who? Me?" cried Hooker, smiling
down at her grimly. well, let it &c
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
HIS Native Tongue.

Our friend Reginald says that he
went to the opera one night with a
man he knew-a confirmed race-goer
when there are any races to go to.
Reginald is the sort that never knows
ways forgets the program.
whats the show anyway" asked
he as the pair slid into their Sc IS.
"Oh, not bad" said the horsy one,
mot half bad-Julien, Caruso up"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

cally. His eyes evaded her. Suddenly
she swooped down and snatched the
newspaper off his knees.
You young villain!" she cried.
Peter leaped to his feet and sighted
happily down his legs
you take them right Off" yelled
the mother. She began to claw at
him. I'll tear them off you!"
Don't you dare!" the boy shrieked
in turn. Don't you dare hurt 'em!
They don't belong to mel"
The irate lady paused. Who do
they belong to-" she asked with omi-
nous politeness.
ITO Gus Sparrow. He lent 'em to
me. me."-Philadelphia Record.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
For hIa Country. sake.

Father" she said as she laid her
soft cheek upon the stern old mans
breast, ''the count refuses to have me
unless you will add $500,000 to my
dowry."
II refuse to give another cent?"
But, father, If he doesn't marry mo
he will take some chorus girl"
Good heavens! In that case I'll
yield. There's a chorus girl famine
in this country now, and no man shall
ever have the right to say that I'm
not a patriot"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
AAr WondAr.

And are you Mr.. Scribblington the
novelist?" asked the pretty young
widow, when he had been introduced.
Eyes, I am compelled to plead
guilty"
IT am 80 glad to meet you. How
often have read your books and
been filled with wonder"
TT Is very flattering to hear you say
So"
Il am afraid you don't quite under
stand me. You see / have written q
novel 9nyself, and have been filed
with wonder at your success In find
ing people to publish yours. Won't
you please tell me how You manage
it?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
The Only One.

$50" said the good man, you in
tend to be a doctor when you grow
up?"
''Yep," Tommy replied.
"And why have you decided upon
the medical profession?"
well, doctor seems to be the only
man that keeps right on gettin' paid
whether his work is satisfactory or
not"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
New Use for Linoleun.

The newest thing in dancing floors
is the use of linoleum instead of the
time-honored waxed wood. This has
been in use in one fashionable hall
used largely for dancing purposes for
about two months.
The linoleum was laid as an expert
ment, in the belief that the new
dances could be more comfortably
and safely enjoyed, and this belief has
proved we'll founded There is plenty
of spring in the cork surface. bat no
undue slip.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
EarIv Teach Law of Economv

The law of economy enters into all
the practical affairs of life, not only
of the community at large, but also
of the family and of the individual
1t should be diligently taught to our
children as one of the foundation
principles of a good character.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
New Use for Old Shawls.

Old shawls make capital evening
cloaks edged with lace and lined with
a color. Persian and oriental shawls
are best adapted to the purpose. Mex
lean shawls can be turned to the best
account in the toilette, buc old scarfs
are invaluable for negligees mixed
with tulle and flowers, and they drape
evening dresses to great perfection.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
Want Something Better.

want Somcthin9 SetteF.
'I always find," said Deacon Hard
acre, that the Lord will providea
somehow"
Yes, but the people of this country
are gettin' so they amt willin' to be
provided for merely somehow" re-
piled the infidel Of the neighborhood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
Goinu to Waste,

"The German emperor has seventy
five titles"
Mercy sakes!" exclaimed the
American heiress. "And the empress
seems SO healthy, too"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
All PuHed lJp.

"He seems to feel his importance
immensely"
Eyes; he has been PACED here IN
the hotel three times this forenoon"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04
Not for Her

'1 should think she might acquire
a little more savoir faire."
"Oh, l guess she don't want any
more hear she's dietin' now"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

It is estimated that Is per cent Of
the laws have to do with the home In
some way.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-09-04

1t Will Always Keep Going.
Give lie a start Of minute and
half and you can never catch IL
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-27
YECGS CRACK GLASS
+. AND GET away
WITH BOOZE LOOT

The craze for booze in dry ter
ritory caused two burglaries early
Sunday morning. The first occurred,
It Is thought. about midnight when
the big plate glass window of the
Park Cafe. on the corner of Pine and
Arizona streets, owned by Charles
Loffarelli. was broken and three
bottles Of choice Kentucky Bourbon
were stolen from the window. The
second robbery OF the morning Oc-
CURED about 4 O'Clock when small
section of the show window of the
Simon Sanders Wholesale Liquor
company. on West Main street. was
smashed and two quart bottles of
"Old Taylor whiskey were stolen.
No arrests in either case have
been made as yet and no clues were
left which would enable the Officers
to work upon. The only supposition
is that the robberies were committed
by the same parties who had evident
ly become so dry" that they would
resort to any means to get a bottle
of booze. These are the first robber-
les to be committed for several weeks
and the police are at a loss as to the
guilty parties may be.