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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Did 1t 1horouqhIy.

Down in Georgia negro, who had
his life insured for several hundred
dollars, died and left the money to
his widow She Immediately bought
herself very elaborate mourning suit.
Showing her purchase to her friends,
she was very particular in going into
details as to prices and all incidental
particulars. Her friend was very
much impressed. and remarked:
Them sho is fine cloes, but, befo
heaven, what is yo' goin' to do wifi all
dis black underwear" The bereaved
one sighed: Chile, when l mourns,
I mourns"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
First, the Man.

When you have found man. you
have not far to go to find gentle
man. You cannot make a gold ring
out of brass; you cannot change an
Alaska crystal to a South African dia.
mond; you cannot make gentleman
till you have first q rnan.-George
Washington Doane.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
IRRIGATION Term in Hawaii.

Mans water" is an irrigator's term
in common use in Hawaii. 1t signifies
the amount of water that one irrigator
can properly handle in the field. 1t
varies greatly. being dependent upon
the condition of the burrows, the age
of the crop, and the skill and ind1-
viduality of the irrigator. 1t may be
almost any quantity under one second
foot, which is approximately two
thirds of million gallons every "a
hours.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Let Evil Erd With You.

Let evil end with you. Do not pass
on the scandal. the doubt, the Unjust
ice, the abuse you have received.
Moral garbage, thus consumed, shall
tighten your neighborhood, instead of
numbering and defling it.-From "a
Farmers Notebook" by c. E. D.
Phelps.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
State Gets "Rake-OH."

The Japanese nobleman who adopts
a son for money payment has to part
with a certain percentage of it to the
royal Golfers. The royal consent is
necessary to all adoptions, and though
in bygone ages it was never refused,
modern developments have suggested
to the minister of finance at the Japa-
nese court the wisdom of making the
person who wants the royal consent
to an adoption Tin certain circum.
stances) pay for it.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Deceived.

Little Willie was left alone with
sisters beau.
Mr.. Chumpley," he presently said,
what is a popinjay?"
"Wh-why, a popinjay is "a vain
bird"
Are you a bird, Mr.. Chumpley?"
Certainly not.
That's funny. Ma said you was a
popinjay, and pa said there was no
doubt about your bein' jay, an sis
ter said there was small hopes of your
poppin, an now you say you amt
bird at all. That's funny"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Enlsterinn Bad Bills.

How does Hamlet Fatt manage to
keep in vaudeville?'
He has a certain value. He's a
bolsterer.'
whats a bolsterer?"
Hes so rotten that he makes the
rest of any bill look good. Kansas
City Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
What a great

What a great
and gracious COS
pei is proclaimed
and made posi-
BILE by the central
fact of Easter;
for without the
resurrection o ]
Jesus Christ from
the dead there Is
no evangel for the
minister to preach
and no gospel to
save those who
might believe -
no salvation from
sin, no sun TO
drive AWAY dark
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
His Suspicious Aroused.

Gentleman Tin railway train)-How
did this accident happen?
Guard-Some one pulled the cord
and stopped the train and the boat
express ran into us. 1t will take five
hours to clear the line for us to go
ahead.
Gentleman - Five hours! Great
Scott. l was to be married today.
Guard Ca married man, sternly)-
Look here, are you the chap who
stopped the train?
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
SPRING SUGGESTION.

Take two or three Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills upon retiring a few
times and you will say that they're
the best Spring Medicine you've ever
tried. Send for trial box to 372 Pearl
street, New York.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
As They Are Not.

"A man never sees things as they
are until he is past middle age said
the philosopher.
Perhaps" said the experimental
list, 'but young man often sees
things where they are not
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
uIIxIR RAREK a GOOD TONIC

ELIXIR BABEK A GOOD TONIC
And Drives Malaria out of the System.
Your 'Babek' acts like magic; have
given it to numerous people in my par
fsh who were suffering with chills. ma
laria and fever. l recommend it to those
who are sufferers and in need of a good
tonic. Rev. S. Szymanowski. st.
Stephens Church. Perth Amboy. N ].
Elixir B:sbek so cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski 4 Co, Washington. D. c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Gods Love.

1 firmly believe God paid just as
much attention to every animal ha
endowed with life-from the tiniest
insect to the elephant, from the hum
ming bird to the eagle-as he did to
man-Dumas.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
First Catch Your Victim.

The Old 'Un-Pluck, my boy, pluck
first and last; that is the one essential
to success in business.
The Young 'Un-Oh, Of course, l
quite understand that The trouble is
finding some one to pluck.-CubaD
Times
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
He Had w aiked.

Brown think that Tom and his
pretty wife are living above their
station.
Smith (just returned from a visit
to Tom's)-Yes-thr miles.-Co-
lumbus Jester.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

If you don't believe In yourself. your
work and your future, don't expect
anyone else to have confidence in you
Enthusiasm is your best asset Uss
it-Iloyd
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Among the poor ways of making
ones mark in the world is painting
the town red.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
The Weapons.

This is certainly a fierce oyster
war i'll the legislature
Are the factions Smelling each
| other?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Not Often So,

She-Do you love me still?
He-Oh, yes; that's the way l love
you best.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
< The Evangel Of :
; Easter 5
By Rev.PARLEY E. HARTMANN. D. D. :
Secretary Of Extension Department Z
Moody Bible Institute. Chicago {
5


TENT-But they constrained him. say.
ing, Abide with us; for 1t is toward even
ing, and the day is far spent. And he
went in to tarry with them Luke 24:29.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17


and side and was so
weak l could hardly
do my Homework.
I have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
Of good. I will re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permis-
sion to publish nv
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
Mark This,

A man is good bit like pencil To
make his mark he not only has to be
sharp, but he has to be pushed.-Phila'
delphia Record.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the
brightest and fastest. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Blindness is more common among
men than women.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Even a good idea will sometimes
strike man when he is down and out.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Boston school teachers will shortly
form q union.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

A child six to nine years requires
one-haIf the food of man.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

Strange as it may seem, it's the man
who keeps his troubles to himself that
loses them soonest.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17
WOMEN FROM
As to s. TESTIFY
To theMerit of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

Westbrook, Me. &c was passing
through the Change Of Life and had
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

To Him, for Instance.
Betty-Jack won't take mo" for an
answer. What shall I do?"
Tom-Say yes to some other fel.
low.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-04-17

ct need thy presence every passing hour;
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's
pow'r?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can
be?
Through cloud and sunshine. Q. abide
with me-"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20
WHAT WAS NEWS
FIFTY YEARS AGO

The funeral of General Victor J. u. t;irardcy,
which was 10 have taken place yesterday Was
his brother. saying he would come on TO carry
me body to Augusta, Ga. for burial there. The
bodS mas been cmbalmed aud placed in 4 metallic
caskct 70 await the arrival Of the brother
Active operations being commenced both
sfdes Of The James River. ana the capture OF
klchlnohd being the object OF the enemy. il
would lie natural 10 presume that tho people
OF THIS city are scared and under excitement. but
Such Is not the case. The city never calmcr.
more serene and more confident than to day.
IN, me people arc going about their business in
me usual way. AMI in as hopeful humor
as NJ any time since the broke out
Yesterday afternoon the Federal Fifth CORPS
wh,eh ieit The front At Petersburg to cut the
attacked by General Iicth and u fierce nrht
"'suea' ii"ths men drove portion Of the
cncmN's force back two miles Thoi! reinforce
nch'S coming up general engagement ensucd.
The enemy had been driven three miles when
night put an end 10 the tight The losses on
pom SIDES were heavy. The Confcdcrates cap
turned large number or prisoners and several
nlr'ss OF artillery When darkness ended the
hEht the enemy s,ll held position near tho
road. but four miles further from Petersburg
man mat held at noon. Among the prisoners
taken Was Brigadiet-Gcneral Hayes. OF OHIO.
and his staff
The raidins party IN Dinwiddtc County that
started out To cut the Southstdc Road was over
taken yesterday morning hy 4 large body or
noniederate cavalry ami driven back towards
,he reteisourg front The Southside Railroad
usual "
Believing that the ADMINISTRATION on the
Weldon Road by tho Federal Fifth Corps was
before Petersburg. the Coufedorates commenced
~ o'clock YESTERDAY morning vigorous can.
h'N"dhS alt along tho lines, and ii WAS kent
M until after sunrise. /, was Inc r.ayias,
t Ca. heard n Petersburg since the open
any siccp after the midnight hour.
Nearly al Of tho prisoners captured IN the
nEnl 81 last Tuesday on the barhytowu an.
have all been landed in tho Iibh,. r,r,sa,.
= ,nosc brought in Yesterday we're Captain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

Democrats, the Bull Moose and all and sun
dry OF the opposition of the political map.
We rather think Uncle Joe is guessing
wrong. The signs of the times are not in
,ha, direction Ii there is one thing settled.
II is that standpattism is out OF fashion, and
that II is not TO return in the near future.
The day OF special privilege is at an end. No
more may big interests buy or jockey tariff
privileges from party. contributing TO that
partys campaign fund TO get It's guild pro quo.
It is conceivable possibility though not
probable, that the Democratic House ma
jority VIII he lcssencd this fall. We have no
ovcrwecninS fear of that development. but
IT. Is much more likely than that the stand
patterS should return to power. For. if the
House majority of the Democrats is lessened,
u VIII not be by the distinctly Bourbon vote
OF the old G. q. -. but by coalition OF the
more progressive elements Of the &. o. +.
with the Bull Moose.
In view OF these facts, Uncle Joc's ambition
seems destined to disappointment. He is a
good old gamecock ami fine fighter. But
as 4 politician and a statesman, an unbiased
view would he that his days done
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20
.tn American Dream

q NE dream fills the heart Of many Ameri-
~ cans at this time. when all but us of tho
big and many of the little powers of the
world are in the throcs of the horrid night
mare of war. II is big dream. and one
which, if realized. viii make some American
world figure in his lifetime and a glorious
character in tho history Of the future.
Realized, it will put the United States of
America in the forefront of the nations, and
bless its people according TO the promise
held ont by the Prince of Peace 10 the makers
of peace. A vision Of The United States end
ing the terrible struggle now drenching
Europe in blood stands formed to-day in the
ina ginations of true American patriots.
shall we not keep It there?
1t may seem q Wild dream now. Cynics
and pcssimists do not have il, because of its
seeming wildncss. Jingnes do not have il
FOR their dreams are always lurid and never
beautiful Bat President Wilson has it:
Secretary Bryan has it: other statesmen have
like ambition for themselves and for their
country; the people, as a whole. have It,
verify believe. All Of these will share in tho
glory, if ii come. but whether il come or not
ali o& these Will he the better for tho drca m
ing II will help them. If it do not gain
them their noble ambition 1t will help
Them. ii IL do not help the sufferers of
Europe
But il is not true that il is wild dream.
II is not true that its realization is impos-
sihlc. Vt is possible. aye, il is even probable
and. though many more human beings must
he slaughtered and untold suffering must be
endured, and though tho vail of widows and
orphans must swell to greater and louder
chorus yet. we have right with reason to
hope that the duration of il all may he short
encd by our work. Eternal vigilance. watch
lul waiting. splendid patience for the present
and ability 10 seize tho right moment and to
exercise almost supcrhuman tact and the
highest diplomacy, are the qualities needed
nv the statesmen who are 10 perform the
work We believe there are men in this
country, We believe there is one of them in
the White House to-day, burdened with sor-
ROW, who possess these qualities. We can
trust him and his advisers of all parties and
factions 10 do this great thing if so he ii,
we are 10 do it.
But We the people have our part. too.
VIVA, that part is, President Wilson pointed
out TO us in his splendid appeal to the nation
TO aspire 10 he neutral i'll spirit as we'll as
IN the letter OF the procla nation of neutral
lily; IN thought and word as we'll as in action
Ihat we can do by ming from passion
ately taking Sides by guarding our tongues
To discuss this great event human nature is
compelled, but we discuss il in fairness
ana IN triendlincSs. Let us do this and so
nave our share IN the great consummation OF
which dream
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

he returned TO the cabin. to md her
with grave countenance waiting his
report
"All right" he nodded: were clear
Of that tot. apparently: nobody but the
three q Ms aboard. Now you'd best
turn in This Is evidently TO lie $onr
st3tcroom. this one To port ana yol'll
hay" long nights sleep To make IN
fof VIVA, You've gone through--dcar.
est"
re drew nearer, Dropping his voice
tcndcrlv Aud Of a sudden with lit
'le low cry. the girl came into lis agma
aud chung rassionately To him.
Int YOU" she murmure.l. You need
rest as much as f. What about YOU"
oh. no | don't" he contendesl "Be.
sides I'll have plenty of time 10 rest
~ once We're fairly al sea Barcus
and stand watch and watcn. o. course.
There's nothing for YOU to do But be
compietcly At Your ease 5ut-you
must let inc 90"
EYES hall-closea her head thrown
back. she seemed 10 suffer his kiso
rather than to respond. then turned
hastily away 10 her stateroom--leav
ing him staring with wonder at her
strangeness.
Continued Tomorrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

perhaps. several days OF uninterrupted
ease.
Bat when he re-entcred the hotel.
one surprising thing happened that
gave him new heart; momcntarily il
seemed almost as If his luck had turn
ed. For ~ he paused At the desk Of
the cashier - demand his bill. the clc-
vator gate opened and Rose came out
eagerly 10 meet him. with an eager air
Of hope that masked measurabiy the
signs Of fatigue.
II worried 50 | couldn't rest" she
told him, guardodlv, az lie drew hcr
aside: so ! got up and ready. and
watched from tho window Till ] saw
sou drive up. Then something told me
YOU had been successful
lie acquainted her briefly with his
fortune. 1T may he a little hard on
YOU" he doubted In conclusion-"but
shes Il comfortable boat enough. rs far
As | could judse-and with a very little
luck and decent weather.
Il shall be all right" she protested
I'm good sailor-and | am 80 glad
it's settled and We're to set away.
I've been oppressed all evening by a
prcmonition that something dreadful
was about TO happen
Nonsense" he cheered her insIn
cercly. What on earth could happen,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

1t happens that III the present war the adj
vantage OF experience lies on the side Of the
allies. Neither Germany Austria has been
war for more than forty years, while Eng
land Russia and the Balkan states have recently
come out of heavy lighting
Austria's last lighting was against Prussia
in 1906. C;crmany's last against France
in 1870 Eut England engaged IN three year
conflict With the Beers, beginning in 1899; Rus
STA fought Japan from February, 1904 To Sep
TENDER, l9oj and Servia Montenegro and Greece
Mere hrhtius tn i9i2-l3
tndouhtodly Prussia found its experience in
tho WAY with Deumark in 1864, and with Austria
two years later. OF great help in the Franco
prussian War that followed soon. German
officers were accustomed to manoeuvrng men
under conditions of war. and German regiments
had hecn under fire
the most successful soldier of recent years. Earl
Kitchener, is I'm charge of the English military
affairs Russia has thousands OF officers and
hundreds Of thousands Of men who have seen
ucld service. and the Balkan states haN" proved
their stamina under drc,--Eansas CITY Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers


Americans do not all approve OF Jdpan's
action. indeed Il good many who do not think
rs he does with regard to the merits Of the war
in Europe will probably agree with Mr.. Herman
Riddor that Great Britain did not need Japan's
assistance in the Far East. Iut. to put 1t hlultly
il is none Of our business The first duty OF all
Americans as OF their government, is to devote
their thoughts 10 tho highest interests of their
country. These demand that the United states
become in no way involved with any phase Of
this almost world wide conflict.
And. as tn. President clearly states il,
the one sure and safe way for Americans 10 do
their duty by their country is 10 act and speak
in the true spirit of neutrality, which calls for
impartal!ty and fairness and fricndlincss to all
concerned-Ncw York Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

Tho Garth is fun OF anger.
The seas are dark with wrath.
The Nations I'm their harness
60 UP against our path:
Ere yet We loose the legions--
Eve vet we draw the blade.
Jehovah OF the Thunders
Lord God OF Battles. aid,
High lust and froward bearing.
Proud heart, rcpellious brow
Deaf car and soul .uucaring.
We seek THY mercy nov,
The sinner that forsworc Thee.
The fool that passed Thee By.
Our times ara known before Thee
Lord grant Us strength to die!
From panic. pride and terror
Revenge that knows no rein.
Light hast" and lawlcss error,
Protect us yet again.
cloak Thou our underwriting
Make firm tho shudderins breath.
In silence and uuswerviug
To taste Thy lesser death
Cen now their vanguard gathers.
Zen now W face the fray
As Thou didsi help our fathers.
Help Thou our host to-day,
Fulfilled OF signs and wonders
In life III death made clear
Jehovah Of the founders,
Lord God OF BATTLES, hear.
- -Rudyard kiplins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20
The Modern Child.

SIC was an extreme example Of the modcrn
child. Although her years were few She seemed
the perfect mistress OF every situation. Dress cd
in extreme frock she roclincd gracefully in
chair. entertaining the caller until her mother
appeared.
II see YOU like cats" said the caller Who had
observed two white kittens tumbling about the
rug in the next room.
oh, yes, in reason" answered the child
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20
TIL E BRIGHT SIDE
The Too lnim rmhIIc

senator La Fcllette was ialkInc about cor
rupiion.
The public IS to blame for this corruption"
he said. The puhlic accepts the corruption in
politics and finance too calmly The public in
fact reminds me in th,s connection OF the
old lady.
"An old lady sat knitting in her armchair
when young girl burst in on her.
:. Oh, grandma She said, father has Just
fallen off the roof"
- know, my child, tho old lady answered.
placidly. I saw him pass the window Wash
inHto star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

Joseph Coyne, tho entertainer tells a sorry
about seedy-looking individual who got into
alton in railway carriage
All. sir he said sadly. rye seen changes
once a doctor with largo practice but
owing 10 little slip my patients began 10
leave me- and now m lust living from hand to.
mouth"
What was the Slip" was the natural aues-
ton
We'll, sir" replied the other. in lline in a
death certificate for a patient that had died
absent -nlindedly signed my name in the space
headed, Cause OF DEATH"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

Tho Clifton Forge Review is another whose
soul is vcxed by the delay In tho conduct Of
the war in Europe. To our mind. events have
moved with cXtraordinary rapditH. Getting
cannot be accomplished IN few days If
done in few weeks. the fact is remarkable
liismarck's activits in the Franco Prussian
War has been source Of wonder and yet he
handled tens OF thousands not much more rap
idly aud cXpeditiously than hundreds of thous-
ands being handled .o-day. Possess Your
souls in patience friends Thercll he killing
cnough