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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
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blood has been excluded ard frequent
intermarriage has taken place b.
tween whites, much degenerscy ex
lists. and is manifested by various sb
normalities OF mind and body. Lep
rosy is also becoming prevalent
among the islanders, and In recent
years has increased so much that
lazaretto has been established near
Nassau. few years ago the Geo
graphical society of Baltimore sent ae
expedition to the Bahamas, when an
Investigation Of these conditions was
made by medical exparts.
On WatiIng's Island.
Eggshaped, twelve miles long and
seven broad. Watling's island is situ-
ated about 200 miles from Nassau. To-
day 1t gives scanty support to q
population of 700 whites and negroes.
Cockburn, the only settlement. con-
sists of few score houses .ad huts.
an English church and q Baptisi
chapel
AS on most Of the Bahamas, the
small farms of Watling's island are
characterized by the greatest poverty.
and the Inhabitants lead a hand-to-
mouth existence. Owing to latitude,
the Bahamas enjoy a climate that 10
almost perpetual summer, hence their
poetical name, the isles of June" The
relaxing climate seems to destroy the
energy Of the natives, who are con-
tent to live on meager diet, consist.
ing principally Of corn grits. fish and
fruit. meat or eggs being rarely seen.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

Although SO great variety OF
shapes has been designed for children
those that suggest the bonnet have
outdistanced all others in point OF
popularity. But little variations in
shape. and clever new ideas in trim.
ming, save these pretty and childish
bits of headwear from becoming mo-
notonous.
Two of the best ideas in trimming
are shown in the picture given here
In the bonnet at the left, the crown
Is sloping, higher at the front. and
the brim curves up both at the back
and front, suggesting the poke bonnet
of blessed memory 1t is trimmed
with white ribbon having a picot edge
il color and buds made of satin. with
long stems trimmed in a wreath eff
feet about the hat. bow of the rib
bon Is posed at the front and tucked
fat to the crown.
The shape at the right is famil-
lar mushroom" model of hemp braid
pressed with ridges over the crown.
extending from front to back and
from side to side. These are placed
In the shape by way of variety and
add uothing to it's attraction.
Daisies, June roses and forget-me-
notE form a wreath for trimming. and
behind each daisy length of ribbon
In brown or some other dark color ie
folded and sewed to the hat. resting
both on the crown and brim.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Scissors.

Scissors, whose ruined cathedral
now takes rank with Reims. has a re-
ligious and military history unpar
alleled among French towns. More
than one great abbey took root In the
town. but the greatest o all was that
of St Medard. whose abbot. In the
thirteenth century. lorded 1t over 22G
villages, with innumerable manors and
vassals. St Medard drew IN 1886
over 100000 pilgrims to the famous
shrine One or two of the eariv kings
OF France are buried IN what remains
of the crypt of the old abbey Every
war that France has suffered from
has visited Soissons with intense Sc
verify. sacking and bonn 0ardment fol
lowing fast and following faster. A
century ago. in 1914. the town wac
twice captured by the allies and re-
taken by the French, to become, In
the following yea-. . cockpit fos the
coHtendins armtee
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
NOT AN IMPRESSIVE MONARCH
Napoleon III. In Appearance. Left
Much to Be Desired, According
to John Hay.

Short and stocky. ne moves with
a queer. sidelong gait. like equity
crab: man so wooden looking that
you would expect his voice to come
rasping out like watchman's rattle.
A complexion like crude tallow-
marked for death. whenever death
wants him-to be taken some time
in half an hour. or left, neglected by
the skeleton king, for years. perhaps.
if properly coddled. The mustache
and imperial which the world knows.
but ragged and bristly. conceaiius the
mouth entirely. is moving a little ner-
Vously as the lips twitcb Eyes sleep.
lily watchful-furtive. stealthy. rather
ignoble. like servants looking out of
dirty windows and saying nobody at
home" and lying as they say it. And
withal a wonderful phlegm He stands
there as still and impassive as If
carved in oak for ships fgurehead
He looks not unlike one of those
rude, inarjistic statues, His legs ara
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

A street suit. cut on conservative
lines. which manages to be up to the
minute in its style, deserves more
than passing glance. The attrac-
tive suit shown here accomplishes
these things and compels attention be-
cause Of its excellence. There is ev-
cry reason for buying good material
in suits that must stand much wear.
and every reason to expect them to
outlast single season and come in
handy for "knockabout" wear a Sec
ond season.
In the suit pictured, made Of serge,
the skirt is moderately wide with the
fullness laid in broad plaits at each
side. 1t is a little longer than ankle
length and finished with a three-inch
hem. 1t is cut with high waist line,
to be worn without a belt, and is fitted
about the hips
The jacket is cut with straight lines
like box coat and is confined in
high waist line by marrow belt of
the material. The front shows a small
cutaway with little "V"-shaped vest
set In. having its point at the bust
line. There are no reyers. but the
neck is finished with collar of silk,
wired to roll gracefully.
The belt fastens with a plain metal
buckle and Is cut at the front to sim
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
GOOD AND EVIL IN EXERCISE
Stair Climbing. Done in the Proper
Way. May Sc Beneficial or May
Be Made Injurious,

Climbing stairs always has been
thought to be very injurious to
woman. yet in many cases. it 1t ~
rightly done. it may be Of real benefit
and gradually strengthen the heart
and shoulders instead Of doing actu
ally the reverse Mount the stairs
slowly with the body erect. the head
and chest high. and allow the leg
muscles to do the work. Try this for
a week, instead Of the old way OF
bending the back and depressing the
chest. and see how it improves the
general carriage.
A physical culture exercise that is
unrivaled for giving one an erect and
graceful carriage. Strengthening the
shoulders and making them as Level
as those of a West Point cadet is douA
ty this same stair climbing, only in
this case. with the arms hanging at
full length, the hands should b.
ciasped behind the back. with the I'm
s~rz Int'' laced and the hands turned
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

plated II, began to assume quite dif
ferent aspect as the moment for 1t ap-
preached. BY the time | had come
abreast of the hollow. was tired of
the whole business. and hearing his
whistle and knowing by 1t that he was
very near, plunged up the slope to
avoid him, and hurried straight away
into town. That is my story, father.
If heard your steps approaching as
plunged across the path into which
had thrown the stick in my anger at
having broken the point of my knife
blade upon 1t, I thought nothing OF
them then. Afterwards believed
them to be Scoville's. which may ac-
count to you for my silence about this
whole matter both before and during
the trial. | was afraid of the witness
stand and of what might be ELECTED
from me if once got into the hands Of
the lawyers. My abominable reticence
in regard to his former crime would
be brought up against me, and | was
too young, too shy and uniformed to
face such an ordeal of my own wolf
ton. Unhappily, was not forced into
it, and But we will not talk of that
father"
"Son,"-a long silence had inter.
vened-"there is one thing more. When
-how-did you first learn my real rea-
son for sending you from home?
saw that my position was understood
by you when our eyes first met in this
room. But twelve years had passed
since you left this house in ignorance
Of all but my unnatural attitude to-
wards you. When. Oliver. when?"
THAT cannot answer, father: 1t
was just conviction which dawned
gradually upon me. Now. it seems as
if I had known 1t always: but that
isn't So A boy doesn't reason: and
1t took reasoning for me to-to ac-
cept-"
Eyes. I understand. And that was
your secret! Oh. Oliver. I shall never
ask for your forgiveness. I am not
worthy of it. only ask that you will
not let pride or any other evil pas
sion stand in the way of the happi
ness see in the future for you.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

ulate two little pockets with flap fas-
tening. These are finished with a
small metal button. Three of the
same kind of buttons finish the narrow
turned-back cuffs that are outlined
with piping of the serge.
When the material for suit of this
kind is bought 1t is good idea to buy
an extra yard, SO that when the time
for altering or remodeling comes this
will be available for changes in style
and the replacing of cuffs, collar or
sleeves
Worn with this comfortable street
suit are equally comfortable and smart
low shoes over which tan-colored spats
appear. In summer weather these
are left off. The strictly tailored
sailor hat with black crown and sand
colored brim is trimmed with cabo-
chon of barnyard straw set over fat
loops of ribbon.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

HE ubiquitous American tour.
ist has discovered the Bahama
islands. Columbus discovered
them more than four hundred
years ago, but during the inter
vening centuries they have lain for
gotten. snd at the present day the
very spot on which European civiliza.
ton first touched America has become
the most primitive and uncivilized In
all the western hemisphere, says the
New York Press.
After cruising about the Bahamas
the first discoverers, ignorant of the
existence of the vast American CONT
nent, turned southwark, cruised among
the islands of the West Indies and
then sailed back to Spain. Adventur.
ers from all parts of Europe eventu.
ally followed them, eager for the prom
tsed wealth OF the western hemisphere,
but they passed over the Bahamas.
Nations swarmed over the American
continent, and fought and succeeded
each other, but the Bahamas slept, un.
disturbed. And now, short distance
from our southern coast, the life of
both the white and colored races on
these islands has sunk into stagna.
tfon and squalid degeneracy.
These facts are quite unknown to
the American tourists who journey
southwark every winter to the quaint
old town Of Nassau in New Providence
island, to revel in twentieth century
luxury. tennis courts and palm gar
dens. In a balmy climate. The tourist
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

cannot take from you the shame Of my
crime and long deception. but spare
me this final sorrow! There is moth.
ing to part you from Reuther now
Alike unhappy in your parentage. you
can start on equal terms. and love
will do the rest Say that you will
marry her. Oliver. and let me see her
smile before die"
Marry her? Oh. father. will such
an angel marry me!"
mo, but such a woman might"
Oliver came near. and stopped over
his fathers bed
Father. if love and attention to my
profession can make success Of the
life you prize, they shall have their
opportunity"
The father smiled. II It fell to 9th
ers to remember him as he appeared
In his mysterious prime. to Oliver 1t
was given to recall him as he looked
then with the light on his face and the
last tear he was ever to shed glitter
ing in his fading eye.
God is good" came from the bed;
then the solemnity Of death settled
over the room.
The soft footballs overhead ceased
The long hush had brought the two
women to the door where they stood
sobbing. Oliver was on his knees be
side the bed. his head buried in his
arms. On the face so near him there
rested ray from the westering sun:
but the glitter was gone from the eye
and the unrest from the heart. Nc
more weary vigils in a room dedi
Gated to remose and self-punishment
No more weary circling Of the house
in the dark lane whose fences barred
out the hurrying figure within from
every eye but that of heaven. Peace
for him; and for Reuther and Oliver
hopel
(THE END.)
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Grapes Are Chic.

AS usual in the spring of the year,
the fruit Of the vine appeals to fash
ion. Grapes are immensely chic, not
only on spring millinery. but in the
form of corsage ornaments on eve
ming gowns. A lovely little dance
frock of white tulle over silver green
pussy willow silk has punches of pale.
translucent grapes on the shoulders
and at the girdle. Very smart, on the
other hand, Is spring turban of black
milan trimmed with black and green
grapes and black velvet leaves. With
this hat is worn an entirely new veil
of sheer black mesh appliqued with
green and bronze velvet leaves. The
pattern is so delicateiy applied, and
SO soft in color that the effect is very
beautiful.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
PHoro ~ EMrSs<ARo

Most of them are ignorant of agrfcuf
ture. and know little OF the outside
world. The hopelessness Of their con-
dition seems all the more pathetic
when it is recalled that their Island,
the first spot in this hemisphere on
which Europeans set foot--is practice
ally down and out so far as progress
Is concerned.
At the north end Of the island 10
the conjectural landing place Of Co
ium ous-as sandy beach and lagoons
surrounded by chain of coral reefs
inside of which all is calm and still
Bordering this is q patch Of low
growth dwarf palmettos and sweet
shrubs. just as one sees on the south.
eastern coast OF Florida. At this rlaos
known as Columbus Point-s Chi
cago newspaper In 1892 erected sim
pie monument.
When Columbus landed, 422 years
ago, the scrubby vegetation was over.
topped by gigantic palms. which shell
tered the huts of peaceful. happy
people-the Lucayans-who were ex-
terminated throughout the Bahamas
in a few years by the ruthless Span.
iards. The palms disappeared ages
ago. and the only evidences OF them
remaining are a few stumps occasion.
ally unearthed.
With the exception of the annual
tourist invasion, which brings a large
amount OF money into Nassau, the
Bahamas, for mapy years, have been
in industrial and commercial straits.
The soil of most Of the islands 10
rocky and uninviting, although. as
rule, it is suitable for the growing of
oranges. cocoanuts and
ether tropical fruits. But the popula-
ton, white and black, is decsdent and
shiftless, and little has been done in
the way Of agriculture.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
CHAPTER XIX.
Sunset.

Il do not wish to seem selfish, OH
yer. but sit a little nearer the window.
where | can see you whenever | open
my eyes. Twelve years is a long time
to make up. and I have such little
while in which to do it,
Oliver moved. The moisture sprang
to his eyes as he did so, He had caught
a glimpse of the face on the pillow
and the changes made in week were
very apparent. Always erect. his ia
ther had lowered above them then
even in his self-abasement, but he
looked now as though twenty years.
instead of few days. had passed over
his stately head and bowed his in
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
His Record Too Fad.

1t was Washington's birthday, and
the teacher had been telling of what
a great and good man Washington
was. She concluded by asking all the
boys that would like to be a second
George Washington to hold up their
hands. They all held UP their hands
but one. Wouldn't you like to be .
second George Washington. Tommy"
she asked Too late now" said
Tommy T hava told too many lies"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

enjoys all these, and usually returns
northward believing that he has seen
the Bahamas. But nothing could be
more striking than the contrast be.
tween the gay life of Nassau and the
condition of the Bahamas as whole.
Although the Bahamas are our next
door neighbors, it is not generally
known that they consist of no less
than 5000 islands, islets and keys, ex.
tending 600 miles from the southeast
ern coast of Florida to Haiti. The
waters surrounding all of them are
full of reefs and sand banks, which
make navigation impossible excepting
for vessels of light draft, and on this
account communication is chiefly car
ried on by small sailing boats. The
only exception is in the case of Mas.
sau, which is reached by steamer from
New York in three days, or from Mia
mi. Fla, in Is hours.
White and coIored Mixed.
The most eastwardly of the BAHIA
mas Is Watling's island. supposed TOD
be identical with the island which
Columbus named San Salvador and.
therefore. the place on which Euro.
peans set foot for the first time IL
the New World. While only thirty
one of the islands are classed as lin.
habited," yet on many of the smaller
islets and keys there are few set.
tiers, usually negroes, who are gradu-
ally reverting to condition of saw
agery.
On some of the islands almost every
mixture of white and colored blood
can be noted. On others there are
white people only. the negroes having
been excluded There are also is
lands inhabited by negroes. who have
almost entirely excluded the whites
Isolation. in some cases, has led to ter
rible results.
On some of the islands. where black
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Eliminating Hawks.

In some sections the hawk problem
is one of the hardest A poultry yard
with the top covered with wire netting
is a sure protection. ! have used SUCH
a yard, and it kept out cats as we'll as
hawks. But 1t was expensive to make
and is not practical for large opera
tons Shotguns and scarecrows are
practical. One of the best scare
crows Is a dead hawk on pole near
the chicken run. If you cant Kill
a hawk, make an artificial one out of
cloth. Bright tin cans hung where
they will flash In the sun and also
strike each other when the wind
blows are effective. A lifelike durn-
my holding a gun is good. too. espe-
cially II you shoot at the hawks oc-
casionally yourself Steel traps set
on high piles so the chickens will not
get caught are also good.-Farm and
Firsside.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

These shapes come in all colors and
are held to the head with elastic cord
which is concealed by the hair.
Many of the prettiest hats for mid
summer wear have been made of
point d'esprit or plain net shirred
over wire frames. Others are of net
draped over light-colored silk, and fine
swiss embroidery is used in the same
way. Frills Of lace or net made of
finer side plaitings form the brims and
fall prettily about the face
JULIA ROTTOMLEY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Eiowers in Potatoes.

want to tell the readers of your
paper how to send flowers to friends
during the winter. writes contribu.
tor to the Los Angeles Express. [
take very small potatoes. bore some
holes in them. and insert about two
stems to a potato Roses and orange
blossoms can be sent very nicely in
this way and will keep their fragrance
as well as freshness
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

stopped about half way? The change
will be acceptable to manufacturer
tuner points out, it will fall hard upon
many women who, because of the
financial stress of the war, hoped to
ms Ike last years dresses serve for
this spring and summer. Why not dc
SO anyway ?-Leslie's.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Enter tie Eull Skirt.

Foreign fashion experts say that the
prompt acceptance of the full skirt
by American women has made its sue
cess certain. Paris haG such models
ready just before the outbreak OF the
~aI but the best London dressmakers
did not think the women of England
were ready for SO novtl and radical
a change. From the tight skirts OF
the last few seasons to a skirt six
yards around is about as revolution
ary I change as is possible. Why
,n9dn* ytA fasirfou makers have
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

little town of Liss. in England. At .
barbecue held there not long ago an
OK was boiled-not roasted-whole.
This is how the thing was done: A
large hole was dug In the ground and
lined with brick, inside of which was
built tank large enough to hold the
OK. The carcass was then lowered
into the tank. having first been placed
in case formed by heavy crossbars,
to which chains were attached. Pull
leys from a scaffolding above were
used to raise and lower the OK. Many
vegetables. such as carrots, onions.
cabbages and potatoes. were boiled
with the meat. The boiling required
several hours.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
as nearly back to back as possible

Then. standing very erect. mount
the stairs slowly. and before half the
ascent is made every cell in the lungs
will have been expanded many times
These exercises are excellent for anv
one whose heart is in good condition.
but when this organ is in diseased
state 1t Is we'll to avoid stair climbing
whenever possible.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Useful Hint.

When a tie or ribbon becomes
wrinkled or creased it may in min
ute be made as smooth and as fresh
as new by slightly dampening the
wrinkled spot and then wrapping the
tie or ribbon around a clean, lighted
electric bulb.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Bio Boiled Dinner.

The chefs in our big hotels may
think they prepare meals on big
scale, but 1t Is doubtful whether any
Of them have ever equaled the feat
Of Wholesale cookery achieved ct ths
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
Daily Thought.

Silence is the ambrosial night IN the
intercourse Of friends. in which their
sincerity is recruited and takes deep.
er root The language of friends
is not words. but meanings II is al
inteliaoQce above language ~Thoreau
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

Reason for Existence.
What do ve live TOR If not 70 raks
life less difficult Wy each ,thsr9-~
Georges F'tof.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21
(THE END.)

The United States has a net public
iebt of $1,OS2, ,298, ,290.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-05-21

too short. his body too long. He
never looks we'll but on a throne or
on horse. as kings ought.-From the
Diary Of John Hay. Edited by ". R
Thayer for Harper's Magazine.