davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
Nov, sir, perhaps you'd like to ex-
plain the meaning of all this damned

! Nov, sir, perhaps you'd like to ex-
plain the meaning of all this damned
| nonsense"
! well that to which his father made
his very earnest reference, but he was
sparring to get time to think.
What are you doing here?"
Didn't I phone you yesterday? Il
am here on business" The young
mans voice was full of injured inno-
cence.
Business! Humph! Fine business!
Do you realize the sort of contract
you've sent in from this concern? Who
ever gave you the authority to sign
such an agreement for the Empire COM
pany?"
You told me over the phone that
could use my own judgment in the
matter and then wired me-"
We'll, l didn't suppose l was deal
ing with a crazy man! Do you know
you've guaranteed to cover every east
ern and middle western state at a
price that wouldn't pay for Pennsyl-
mean by making a statement to the
Consolidated Gum people that the EN-
pire is behind the Jones company"
Bob was quite legitimately reaping a
fine whirlwind harvest. He knew that
He had sown the wind. But he be-
lieved that he might make this wind
whirl mills. drive sails, do stunts. Still,
explanation was a difficult matter.
We'll, I was blufing them, that's
ALL"
And to what purpose, sir? You have
bluffed us out of half million dollars
worth of future contracts that were
pending, and you have signed an agree
ment with this Jones, that, were it
given to the public. would make us the
laughing-stock of the advertising
world"
Bob saw that in his fathers present
state of temper the best thing to do
was to impress him with the inevita-
bility of it all. Once convince him that
what he had done had been done be-
yond recall, and he would bend the
wondrous resourcefulness which had
made him giant of the advertising
world to the necessary task of max
ing that which had been done success
full. He had counted on this quality of
his fathers intellect and disposition.
We'll, it's too late to kick now, guv'-
nor; the deal is made And l have your
telegram authorizing me to sign the
contract"
why didn't you answer my tele-
grams today?
Because knew you'd come here if
didn't-and that's what wanted you
to do. l wanted to talk to you-right
here, on the ground of "a smashing
opportunity
go on, I'm Hstening."
well, it's long story"
Il dare say
Bob looked about for some place on
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15


hopeful when the glad spring
breezes blow;
It is easy to be hopeful when you've
blessings to bestow;
1t Is easy to be hopeful when your dar-
ing ventures pay
And when all the world IL gladly stTew-
ing roses in your way;
1t is easy to be hopeful when you have
no cause to sigh,
But it's hard work to be happy with a
cinder in your eye.
1t Is easy to have courage when you
have no cause to fear;
1t Is easy to have courage when the
way ahead is clear;
1t is easy to have courage when your
stock Is on the rise
And when fortune seeks you daily to
hand out some splendid prize;
It is easy to have courage when you've
riches and rencwn.
But it's hard work to be happy when .
dentist has you down.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

Among the slang synonyms for
hat" is "cady," which is supposed to
have a Hebrew origin, and has been
long in use in Whitechapel, London
as witness a popular song of 1886, in
which the refrain supplies one of the
few rhymes to lady" Met a lady
'aised my cady." 1t is doubtful whetn.
er any article of apparel has SO many
slang alternatives as hat. A by nc
means nothing but contrary star"
tile" "golgotha," canister" "cas.
tor" chimney" "colleger." cock and
PINCH" Cow shooter" david" dig.
gers delight" "fantail," "gomer,"
"goss." moab" "molocher," muffin
cap" mushroom" pill box" "stove
pipe." "thatch.' truck" and "weeiee.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

Philippine head-hunter. The boy came
in the care of an Episcopal mission
airy who has spent five years among
the tribesmen Of Luzon, and Is In
charge of the youngsters education.
The Filipino had remarked that he
knew about the United States. He
understood baseball. he said, although
he called it "miki fula"
$50 you know baseball?" one ques-
toner remarked. What do you call
the umpire?"
Tell him" the missionary prompt
ed, when the youngster hesitated
Thief sometimes. but robber most
ly." the boy ansWered.-Youth's Com
panion.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
PuzzIe-What Happened

A well-dressed lady having given
the signal that she desired to alight,
the trolley car was brought to stop,
but just so the rear step was directly
over a small mud puddle. The lady
looked an instant, and then asked:
How do you think car get off here?"
end the conductor replied: Il can not
tell you, madam. but ! do know that
we can't wait until that puddle dries
up"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
Modish Cotton Dresses.

Many of the newest cotton gowns
have taffeta waists and short tunics,
or the cotton crepe gown is supple
mented with a printed silk bolero hav-
ing loose kimono sleeves, elbow
length.
The panniers, the short and the long
tunics, the godet fiounces over the hip
or at the skirt edge, the pegtop de-
signs and the hustle effects are style
features which are taking well in
dresses of cotton crepe, voile and
fancy cottorV,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

lie chauffeur, pulled up at the side
walk in a big automobile. We'd seen
him lots of times, and noticed that
he favored our Alice's Frank consid-
erable, and there was no reason why
he shouldn't have recognized us. Be-
sides. he'd ought to have known we
want the borrowing kind of folks, but
meant to pay.
Young man. Hiram says to him,
can you spare us a little mite of your
gasoline? My wife's got grease spot
on her dress
What SIS he But it wasn't a
question: he understood what Hiram
said we'll enough, for he began TO
snicker. and before I could pull Hi
along that boy was laughing fit to
split"
81 call him stingy,' said Mary Abby,
with an air of furnishing fresh in
depreciation of character. 1T wouldn't
have taken more than a drop or two
of his old gasoline. youths Com
paniOn.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

the grounds where they might have
quiet for a conversation. There was
none. The factory wac locked up, the
hotel was impossible, and the house
was in disorder. He knew that only
the ground floor had been occupied
since Broadway's. uncle had departed
on the voyage from which he never
would return.
Come and take a little stroll with
me-" he finally suggested. NO, don't
let's take the car. | don't want the
man to hear us and l want to get you
into a good humor to hear all about
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
striped cottons are combined

Fancy striped cottons are combined
with plain. Embroidered cottons in
modern art or in pastel colorings are
made up with plain voile or crepe. In
other gowns, floral prints are used
for the bodice and panniers, with plain
material in the underskirt, in much
the same style as the plain and fancy
silks are combined.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
ROMANCE.

you wouldn't
believe me-" said
the sunragette, ''if
I were to tell you
how I met my
husband"
Il might. How
was it," 4
49,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

It is a toss up between a many
sided man and a two faced woman
more cadence. more up and down, into
an inquiry, What time is it?' than
Americans would into the announce.
ment that a president was shot. A
crowd of baseball fans will pitch the
cheering on high note and yell itself
hoarse. In the same number of Euro.
peans, the shouting would be full OF
undertones and cadences. They would
sing their enthusiasm.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
n Mistake.

Something was the matter with the
roof"
BLEW Off"
mo: shut in. It was the roof OF
my mouth"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
The Lion Tanner.

why amt the lion tanner here? =
asked the manager Of the circus. TITS
time for the show to begin and he
amt nowhere around"
Haven't you heard about him?" re-
piled the ringmaster. "He married
the midget this morning. and she
chased him across the hills back OF
town a little while ago because he
Airted with one of the Lady bareback
riders"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
Not Expected There

That's a queer saleswoman Who
waited on me the other day"
why so?"
81 asked her for some kid gloves and
she said she had none on hand.
didn't suppose she had"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
{ (|lfIE8Si51iiER ISL
HENRY HOWLAND
FLIES IN
tie OINTMENT

1t is easy to be
cheerful W h e n
your pay has
just been raised;
1t Is easy to- be
cheerful W h e n
you have been
Justly praised;
1t is easy to be
cheerful W b Q n
your appetite is
good;
And when fortune
lays before you
all the gifts you
think she should:
It is easy to be
cheerful W h 9 n
you stand on
solid ground;
But it's hard work
to be happy with
collectors hang
in round
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
Literary Socialism
,Are xcS a Sncialist?"

Are ycS Socialist?
"No," replied Mr.. PenwtgEle. II
was for little while, but I found my
talents didn't run in that direction. %
I had to go back to writing ordinary
fiction"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
Travel.

Don't you think travel broadens
one?"
Eyes. After mas trip to Massachu-
setts she didn't have thing hardly
that she could wear"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

The most advanced woman Of the
age does not appreciate the value of
blotters when writing. Her hand che
regards as suita hla.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
She Hated It-Yes.

obS ''oeS0 *
81 hate f1attery,' she said.
"Of course you do he replied
Every pretty girl does"
Then she drew long. deep sigh
and permitted him to press her cheek
against his own.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

Conditional.
Does your husband point with
pride or view with alarm?"
TT all depends. When he refers
to anything he has been doing he
points with pride, but If it is neces-
sary for the children or me to have
anything new he views with alarm.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
An Improvement.

How beautiful the world would be,
How peaceful and delightful.
How utterly and blithely free
From all things foul or spiteful.
If in some way 1t might be known
How all men here abiding
Might let their good traits all be show /.
And keep their faults in hiding.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
W. Never earn Not tn Write.

The years Of man seem all too brief:
One lesson ne'er. alas, is learned;
Still foxy people come to grief
Because their letters were not burned
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

stone through his window and he was
cut over the eye by piece Of flying
glass. While was binding up his
wound he fell in love with me-"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15

Never too old to learn" said the
hopeful man.
'"The motto has been revised 70
piled Miss Cayenne. TT now reads,
Never too old to tango.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
He Spoke the Lanquaqe.

daily newspaper tells OF the ar
rival at San Francisco OF Franklin
Dalt, the .eleven-year-old son OF q
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-05-15
CANDID OPINION.

AS soon as man gets $4,000 he
begins to fear that somebody II ty-
ing to stir up class hatred.
Society is always being condemned
by those who are unable to break In.
When a girl begins to talk great
deal about some other man It IL m
excellent time to propose to her.
No woman would be safe II the man
who has jealous wife were the lady
killer she thinks him to be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
Protest Taken Quietly

in some quarters Of the Street the
governments protest 10 Great Britain
against the detention Of American
ships and cargoes destined for neu-
trial countries az well as Germany was
regarded as q matter Of as much con
sequence as President Cleveland's ia
nous Venezuelan message, and there
was a disposition 20 ascribe the dulness
Of trading on the Stock Exchange 10 a
decision on the part of the profeS-
sionals-who are the only market max
crs-to wait for England's answer.
There was no excitement. however.
Whatever the similarity that might
have been found between the situation
row and in Mr.. Cleveland's time. there
was a vast difference ia the reception
OF the news. From the tone of the dis
cussion in brokerage Offices, TOO. IL was
% be inferred that even IL the market
lad been one OF normal volume il
would have been hard 20 stampede IT,
Recognition was almost universal IN
the street that the protest was friend
~, u firm, and that ID was being so
taken In England. But what the aver
age critic, disclaiming any knowledge
IL international law. wanted TO know
was this: IL copper. for instance, il
teing shipped from this country 90
Italy and England suspects that il is 20
be rc-eyported thence 20 Germany or
Austria. Why isn't IL Italy that England
should take 20 task and not the United
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
DIVIDENDS.
1HENEwA 0RK IRusTCONIEANY
26BROAD STREET


Macon Dublin&Ssvannah RR.Co. 1st 5s
Mahoning & Shenago Ry. & II. Co.
LIST Cons. Refunding IS
National Conduit & Cable Co. 1st IS
New London Steamboat Co. 1st &c
New Orleans City & LakeRR. CO.1st IS
New Orleans City r. r. Co. Gen. IS
New Orleans Ry. & 1t. Co. Gen +izs
Norwich Gas & Electric Co. LIST SIS
Paducah City Railway lst Cons. 5.
Panama Coal & Iron Co. LIST Ga
PeaceRiver Phos.Min'g Co. 1st Con. es
Pine Bluff Co. 1st 80 year go
Plattsburgh Traction Company Isl s.
Pocahontas Cons. Galleries Co. Inc.
80 year SO Gold
st. Lawrence & Adirondack Ry. LIST 5s
Sharon & Newcastle Railways Co. lst
Lien S. +. IS
Somerset County, y. J.. Building IS
South Shore Gas Co. 1st IS
Tacoma Gas & Electric Co. 1st IS
Terminal Warehouse Co. I'd Mtg. IS
Tombigbee Valley RR. Co. Gen. Lien IS
Underground Elec. Railways Co. OF
London, Ltd 4i3ee Bonds OF 1888
Underwriters Bldg. Co. lst IS
United Gas&Elec. Co.of Mist Mtg. 5s
Utica Belt Line st. RI. Co. % Mtg. IS
Utica. Clinton& BinghamtonRR. Gen. 5s
Virginia-Portland Cement Co. lst 5s
Washington Sugar Co. 1st SIS
Wnlspa Electric Co. 1st Gold 6s
Worcester & Conn. East Ry.Co.1st 4izs
Yakima County, Wash, s. D. No. .
Youngst'n-S Sharon Ry.&LCo.lst ST. 6s
DUE JANUARY IL. 1915.
Wladikswkas Ry. Co. RUSSIA Is
DUE JANUARY Is. 1915.
Restigouche Salmon Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
COTTON QUIET,
CLOSING STEADY
Spots Hold Unchanged. but
Futures Irregular-NeW
Grade Differences.

The cotton market was quiet again
yesterday, and business seemed TO be
largely in the way Of adjusting scat
tering accounts for over the holiday.
There was little Southern selling,
but there was little or no change in
the spot situation, and fluctuations here
were irregular, with the close steady
at net advance Of 8 points on Jan
uGry. while other months we're from =
20 8 points lower. II was a notice day
for the new style January contracts,
but so far 8s could be learned none
was issued. while December cotton
seemed 20 be taken readily enough
around the initial level of prices.
After the close Of business the re-
vision committee of the exchange fixed
differences between old New York
grades as they will he applied 10 pos
sible deliveries on the old style con
tracts The premiums on grades above
Widdling were increased slightly. but
otherwise no changes were made. and
the matter was OF comparatively little
interest except 20 those still holding
the old style January contracts.
Exports officially reported yesterday
were about $4,000 bales, but the clear
snce from this port for Bremen has
not vet been included i'm the figures.
Southern spot markets were un-
changed 10 l-l6c higher. generally IN
changed. Local spot cotton was quiet
at 7.S0c for middliug upland. Local
contract prices:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
DEFER PAYMENT ON
WEST. MD. NOTES
Reorganization of Rockefeller
Road Delayed by the
War.

Holders Of about So per cent Of the
Sl6,000,0 900 notes of the Western Mary
land Railroad, which mature July !,
1915, il was announced yesterday, have
agreed that the notes will no: be paid
at that time and notehOlders' pro
tective committee has been organized
to cooperate with the company in
plans for q readjustment Of the CAPT
tai obligations. which will include a
separation Of the properties Of the sys-
TEN into three units, namely, the rail
road lines, the terminal properties and
the coal companies.
The committee Is composed o. Fred
erlck T. Gates, chairman, and Ivy Lee.
% represent the large Rockefeller
holdings; Alvin W kTech. president or
the EQUITABLE Trust Company; f.. J.
Narston. Of Blair & Co. and l.. d.
Adams. chairman Of the Western Mary
land directorate.
II was stated by the committee that
y is also the intention Of the company
not 20 pay tho January ! interest or
.hc July notes until permanent plans
have been formulated 20 provide for
that maturity Practically at Of the
largest holders of the notes hav"
agreed 10 the passing Of the interest
and also 20 deposit their holQlngi Win
the Bankers Trust Company.
Progress Of the roadjustment plans.
owing 10 the large ownership Of the
Deutsche Bank Of Berlin Of Western
Maryland securities. has temporarily
been checked because Of the European
war, and postponcmcnt OF consum-
nation Of the plan De considered neces-
sary pending the restoration Of more
normal conditions. Carl K. Gray, presi-
dent % the company. IN letter 10 the
noteholders. states that failure 20 real
Ize gross earnings anticipated has been
due 10 the general depression IN bust
ness and the increase M operating e1-
penses due 20 deferred maintenance
work. lie added, however, that the
operations OF the first four months OF
the present fiscal year are more en-
couragirg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31

e. %. pizs 8 lOGs7 10 CATTLE-Rsceipis. Is =
600: weak. native steers. s. 400 50 IS; Western. =
di7 50 cows aud hcifess, s3a IS 10; calves u 3V@
$40 SHEEP-Recoipts. ID 900 strong; sheep. - ,
ass 70. yearlinss. 50 '5sS 81. lambs S9''S
SS75 .. a,-.- 8, an,
lover: bulk s. o5sS7 . heayy l5esl . psck'
ems and butchers. s. loaf 27ig light SO s5 q
s 900 steady prime FED steers. seetl0: dressed
Sesf ,7?5ssa Western. Sese: Southern. ;, 500
s. 50. COWS. 5. 5oss7 . heiter, s. 500 8 q
st,ckers and feeders S. 25df bulls. - 23G" ov
csives tGatl0 SHEEP Receipts, Z. QO0; loNei
lambs s. 91dts 80. yearlinss. s. 5o9G 50; "eih,
ers s. 50at8 90. ewes. s. 2J@s5 90: s'ocAes a'd
$. Louis. Dec o-HOGs-Receipts l2.50o
lower: pigs and lishts. Ssdsl g miIed and butch
IS. g7at7 q: good heavy s. i5@N o. CATTLt
~ Receipts A. 900 steady. native beef steers. = 3V@
SO. cows and hefers. t5e19 p: TEXAS and ND An
.teers. s. 55asT ~: COWS and heifers. 'iafo, ma
i've calves. ssas9 Is. sHEEp. Receipts e9.
steady; native muttons. 81 1895 IS. lambs. = 2'e
s. S.: yearli1gs. 81 259N 20. -, "a,
Ls,; RuaTio. Dec 30.-CATTTE-Becsipis. 20
stesdr. vEALS-Isocents. 100. active Al .isSl2 30
HOGS-Receipts. 0o0. active and steady neayl
s. s09ti rs mixed. 81 9jaS7 40 Yor.ers 81 goo
S- 10. pigs s. j0dS 50. roughs. 81 59nSo 30
,fass s. j0ats SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts
900. active sheep steady. lambs t5Hte u yea
ules t5as1 -. pethers. s. - 70, ewes > ~
qs5 So. shecpc. mixed. 8 5oas5 -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
CASH QUOTATIONS.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.
Nsv York. December so. 1914
GRAIN.

WHAT Yo4r-cn1 Liquidation was again in prog
rne- and prices Sc lined "a. Glfsc. l. Vas Boz
.leFed that there was eth large amount Of long
wheat which had been accumulated on the advance
Of l5c d hu-lel during the last month. and se ers
found p slow demand. Export sales were OF
much smaller scale. business Amounting % only
shout 200 200 bushels Tie freight situation g.
becoming more % DISTURBING element daily. anu
unless relief IS obtained ln the way 0f more
steamers % is believed that she export movement
viii De checked so far as uew business IS con
ceued Prices abroad were firm. but markets Werr
Jess active and BUYERS ir Liverpool were Influenced
ty frcer 0f'ef.ugs from the Argentine. some su-
tloritie- fe quite confident that Great Britain vii
relieve tho situation hy releasing steamers from
military service but 10 vas also reported that ltay
vii require 100 ship, t1 convey the wheat Slrealy
purchased in the Argentine In the local cash mar
kot so red winter wheat wa quoted az u 33lS
and so . hard A. 81 p. all raj. e ( track. No
: Northern Duluth 81 80. and No ! Northern
Manitoba. 81 80. Buffalo CORN-1he market
was agsi1 Influenced by the action o. wheat and
prices 40 The close e q &c net lower IIpJrt-
er. were iu the market 100 a moderate extent. and
sales amounted 10 900 bushels. H. tho Local
CASH market so yellow corn was duoteI ~ 1lc.
:. to arrive. and prime Argentine A. I3c nom
lnaL oATS-M1derate.y active. but after rrmness
ca-y iu The day p-ircs easel on in sympathy Win
wheat ard com. closing = dlc net lower. Local
cash market was qulc' standard. J5a n: 10 z.
% F. Soc. 40 g. So SOC. NJ 4 55,a HJ4c. fancy
clipped SO -5Ac. ordinary clipped. 5J.gG56c, FL
G. Bufao. BABLEl-Easicr feeding. lie : T.
Nen York export. mailing. l21 we, - = T. Bufalo
RJCkWHLAT STEADY. japanese. 81 IS. mixed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
COUNTRY PRoDuCE MARKETS.

Sew Yo-l December 80. 1914.
BUTTER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-31
BANK REPORTS.
REpOBT or TIL CONDITION or
The NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY

/, the Close n business on tie -''h day Of