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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Sunday and Holiday Spring.

Is it not Izaak Walton who tells OF
4 river in Palestine that never flowed
on Sunday? A strictly Teracious
story to match this is told i'll recent
number of the Proceedings of the
Connecticut Society of Civil Engi-
neers by Mr.. Robert E. Horton. 1t
appears that in the red sandstone OF
the Passaic valley there is spring,
located in picnic ground, which for
merly flowed perpetually. It's habits
have changed, and it now flows only
on Sundays and holidays. The mys-
terry is easily explained: A number of
artesian wells were bored into the
sandstone in the vicinity of the spring
to supply water to adjacent silk dye
ing establishments. Except on Sun
days and holidays, when the pumps
are not running, the artesian slope is
drawn below the level of the spring
outlet and the spring ceases to flow
Scientific American.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Oldest Brass Band.

Americas most ancient brass band
has celebrated another birthday, "Gi-
rard" writes in the Philadelphia Led
ger. The Repasz of Williamsport is
eighty-four years old and stands first
among the antediluvian music makers
of our country
1t is an odd fact that this premier
BRASS band had only one brass instru-
ment in it at the start. That was a
French horn, blown by c. Lawrence,
who was a soldier of Napoleon.
The Repasz played in whig ma
tional convention that nominated Hen
~ Clay for president. 1t furnished
music for marching armies in the six
ties and it blared out The Star-Span-
gled Banner" at Appomattox, while not
far away another band in gray poured
forth the strains of the Bonnie Blue
Flag and Dixie
When the next Republican national
convention gathers in Philadelphia
trust that the historic Repasz band
will be here to help keep things lively.
1t is a real honor to the state of Penn
sylvania.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

All sorts of furs and all sorts of
feathers are to be found in neckwear
and millinery for the coming winter.
Fur as a trimming for fabrics and i'll
neckwear, and fur sets, appears to be
better liked than in all-fur garments.
Matched sets of three pieces, show.
ing muff, neckpiece and hat trimming
of the same fur, or all of them made
up of some fur-trimmed fabric, are
among the most elegant and practical
offerings of the new season.
The neckpiece and fur-trimmed
turban at the right of the picture Civ
en- here recommend themselves to
maid and matron alike. AS shown,
the high pompon and soft collar are
made of white angora, but the same
idea is carried out in other furs such
as martin and fox, or any of the long
haired skins.
The turban has a high crown Gov
cred with white satin and smartly
rolling brim of black velvet. The big
fur pompon is its only trimming.
At the left d toque shape entirely
covered with hackle feathers in black
and Belgian blue is made to conform
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
ANCIENT CHURCH BELL
ONE IN PHILADELPHIA OLDER
THAN FAMOUS "LleERTY."
Goes Back to the Times When the
Early Swedss Settled on the Banks
of the DeIaware-StiIi in
Good Condition.

Comparatively few persons among
the 1,500 or 2,000 who attended the
funeral of Rev. Snyder B. Shines at
Gloria Del (Oud SwedesC church
knew that the bell which tolled with
measured strokes as the body of the
beloved minister was carried to it's
last resting place i'll the churchyard
ia the oldest church bell in Philadel-
phia, says the Public Ledger. This
bell antedates the appearance Of
William Penn upon Pennsylvania
soil. 1t has its origin in the days Of
the early Swedes who settled on the
banks of the Delaware. In fact. the
Gloria Del bell is so old that it makes
the famous Liberty Bell appear like
youngster in swaddling clothes
Moreover. this Gloria Del bell is
still in good condition, sound and
ssryiceable.
Cast for the Swedish church in
Philada, stiled Gloria Dei-G He'd
derly Fecit-1SO6-partly from the old
bell dated 164S," is the inscription on
the bell. Thomas Bleyeler. one of the
vestrymen of Gloria Del church has
in his possession interesting data
bearing upon the history of this IA
nous church bell. AS indicated in
the inscription, the bell was recast
and enlarged in 1906. But it is sub
stantially the same bell which called
the Swedes to prayer back in the
earlier years. Israel Acrelius, provost
of the Swedish churches in America
and rector of Old Swedes' church in
Wilmington, Del, in one of his his
torical studies of the early Swedes re-
lates an anecdote of this Gloria Del
bell and one of Governor Printz's
daughters 1t appears that after her
fathers death the Swedes on the
Delaware offended this good woman.
whereupon, writes Acrelius. ''out of
contempt for the Swedes she sold
with her farm the church (at TIM
cum) which was built upon it, as also
bell to a Hollander.'
We learn from the same historian
that the congregation had to buy
their bell back again by two days
reaping in harvest time after Nine.
Armegot had gone away 1t is
gratifying to know that even in those
early times Philadelphia had at least
one working church. They were
not the pew warmers. Mr.. Bleyler's
documents inform us that the "old
bell, dated 1643, came from Tinicum
(now called Essington), on the west
side of the Delaware river, north Of
Darby creek. which was the principal
settlement of the third Swedish gov
ernor, John Printz. who arrived Feb
ruary Is. 1643.
The bell is supposed to have been
first used by the Tinicum church in
1916, unless an earlier church was in
existence at that place, and con-
tinued to be in use at that church
until 100. when. it is said, the Swed-
ish congregation left Tinicum and
united with Gloria Del church At
that date, it is supposed, the bell was
removed from Tinicum to Philadet
phia.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

Like a fash she lifted her head, her
face still dripping tears. That's tine
idea! Now there's some style about
that! The answer is Yes" she ex
claimed, and burst into laughter al
most Historically Then she turned
and gave a glance at the clock
Thank God." said Hall ferven:ly.
''Flodie, isn't it great 10 be in love
really in love-" He hugsed her tight
"Flodie, you're going to be my wife,
did you know it? My wife. Flodie!
You're going to be Mrs. Hall c. Boni-
stelle! I'm going to marry you up as
quick as ever | can-before lose you
again!"
"Oh, you'll never lose me, Hall,
never, never, never!" She paused and
added archly. land I'm awfully sorry
now I threw away that ring!"
"Jcve | forgot the ring. OF course"
He fished it out Of his pocket, and
looked at her gueerly.
why, you didn't throw it away, did
you ?--it was"
"Of course did. Don't you renem-
Der? Now put it on. There! I'm so
glad you didn't get a diamond"
by jove, Flodie," Hall jumped up
ecstatically. holding another ring in
his hand-a plain gold band. Here's
the other one Say, now we've got
those women out of the way, and
you've said yes'-Lord, I feel like cele,
brating Say! Let's get married to-
night! What d'you say?'
She sat up excitedly. oh, Hall,
let's! Right away!'
"By Jupiter, we Wilt" he exclaimed.
Then suddenly the smile on his face
faded, and he gave a gesture of dis
may. "Oh, Lord!" he exclaimed disap.
pointedly.
What, Hall?'
NO usa, Flodie, we can't do it,
"Why not, Hall? Can't Mr.. Doremus
marry us? He's a justice of the peace.
Didn't he say he'd marry you if you
wanted?"
ooh. it isn't that-d-n it all. I'm
such fool | forgot all about the IL
cense! Confound it. it's shame!
Just my luck! Well have to wait till
tomorrow, F1odie."
Flodie suddenly disengaged herself
from his arm. You wait minute!"
She ran to the door, looked into the Of
fee and called Alfred" In another
minute she was joined by the janitor
Hall waited in perplexity and wonder.
Alfred's apron was removed, he
shone in the full glory Of his evening
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

at the lower end, and these they swing
on high with both hands, bringing
them down on the rice with resound-
ing whack, in turn. 1t must be fine
physical exercise, and by the results
we can highly recommend it, for finer
specimens of the female form we have
seldom seen. They are tall, upright.
and splendidly developed, with a
stately walk and carriage of the head,
and their hands, bare feet and ankles
always seemed fine and slender. AS
to their features we can give no opin-
ion as they are extraordinarily shy
of foreigners and invariably cover
their faces on our approach with the
cotton cloth which all women wear
on their heads. This is a place OF
home-woven cotton of brownish
white shade roughly a yard square.
one corner folded under for the front
and the rest hanging down.
The male population are tall and
good looking, of Jewish cast of coun-
tenance and, unless tanned by outdoor
work to mahogany color, they are lit
tie darker than southern Italian.
On the Way to Srinagar.
And so we glide along towards Srin-
agar, the capital town, not, however,
without hard work for someone; for
it is upstream, and in the spring the
current is strong and swift. We are
propelled by long poles, or when there
is a suitable stretch of river bank
we are towed by four or five boatmen,
assisted by the family of our head
boatman, who inhabits another boat
shared with our servants, in the wake
of our doonga. On our way we have
to cross the largest lake in India, the
Wular, shallow and full of reeds.
weeds, and edible plants, but treacher-
GUS for top-heavy aouseboats, On &C.
count of their size and shallowness.
and being surrounded on two sides by
high mountains, whence wind and
storms descend with appalling speed
and viciousness. Here the pluck OF
the Kashmiri boatman does not come
to the front, and he beseeches the
sahib not to venture on the danger
GUS water unless he is pretty sure Of
a calm crossing. s
Autumn is the best time to explore
the city of Srinagar and its surround
ings, to find out those wonderful old
buildings of primeval stone, the origin
of which no man can tell us. Mighty
temples to unknown gods they must
have been, the great slabs of stone
wrought and moved by other hands
than those of the unenterprising Kash-
miri of today, and plans thought out
by more cultured brains. Martund, the
greatest, stands alone on hillside,
the inner shrine and surrounding
colonnade still visible in mighty frag-
ments; Pandrethan, perfect little
example, standing in the center of
deep pool, perhaps shrine to serpent
gods. In the city itself are many
more memories of far off and great
days, we'll worth finding out; besides
which, in these saunters through the
crowded byways, one sees the people
as they live, and not only the English
speaking, touting and begging crowd
who swarm round the houseboats in
the residency quarter.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

~ HE Valley of Kashmir is very
like the Beautiful Country" of
fairy story-one feels after
the journey thither as if one
had come up to a new world
through a trap-door, or even, possibly,
up a beanstalk. Anyhow, one is glad
to forget the means of arrival and to
bask in and gloat over the beauties
and comforts around one. Let us say
it is a May day, that we are two
(mind, not three!) normal, healthy
mortals, come to fairyland to enjoy
ourselves in a quiet way and, for
the encouragement of the majority let
us add, an economical way, says w. ].
Clutterbuck in Country Life.
Our temporary home is boarded
doonga," a light form of houseboat,
floating on the Jhelum river, and, like
Above, the sky is clearest blue
fecked with high. light clouds, cast
ing shadows which chase each other
over the hills and plain. Round us
stretches the fertile land, bright with
spring crops or brilliant with flowers,
but our vision is caught and bounded
by walls of dazzling beauty enclosing
this favored land-the snOw-covered
Himalayas. Wherever we look they
seem to screen us from the world,
and we wonder where the gateway is
the trapdoor has closed behind us,
and tant pis' Blue, white and green
is our land just now, the freshest of
spring green-the irises, which cover
the banks, sometimes for acres, are
blue, the larger irises are white, grow,
ing on the Mohammedan graves usu-
ally occupying little knoll in each
tiny village. The kingflshers, flashing
in the sun, are blue jewels, turquoise
and sapphire blended. The water, laz-
lily ripping against our bows, reflects
the harmony of blue, white and green.
This peaceful beauty alone might
make lis sleep away our days, but
there is too much that is novel and
interesting round us for that-the peo-
pie who live in the magic valley, their
homes, their works. Brown villages
clustering under magnificent shady
trees, chenar (of the great maple FAM
ily), mulberry and walnut mostly,
are pretty frequent near the banks
of the Jhelum. They are of a rich
brown because the houses are entirely
of wood seasoned by weather to this
dark shade. There is no glass In the
wtndows-they are simply of carved,
pierced wood, or have paper stretched
here and there where panes of glass
should be. The roofs are of turf of
generous thickness on which fine
crop of grass and flowers grows.
Women Always Busy.
Most of the work seems to be done
out of doors, the women are always
busy and chattering in groups, forever
husking rice, or washing clothes in
the river, while delightful children
swarm around and paddle and play.
Husking rice is the great occupation
Of the women's lives seemingly, and
most laborious it is. The rice is
placed in a stone mortar about three
feet high, standing in the open air.
anywhere near the houses. then two
women take heavy wooden stumps,
say six feet long, heavier and thicker
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

to the shape of the head. At the leA
side a fan, made of wide blue velvet
ribbon, set together in three rows.
gives the required height. The feath-
ers fall with their own natural grace
about the head at the sides and back,
and the toque is exceptionally becom.
ing.
Both these hats may be worn by
women of middle age, and the all.
feather turban is designed for them
The richness of the darker furs, used
as shown in the picture, make the
high-crowned turban trimmed with
them a distinctly good model for the
matron.
JULIA BOTTOMI
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

over the band at the neck and at the
bottom of the sleeves. A small white
silk cord outlines the band at each
side. Other coats are shown with the
wild rose or the wisteria blossom used
instead of the chrysanthemum.
Coats of the same shape and design
but of heavier silks and richer enl-
broideries, are used for evening wear.
The boudoir coat shown is a very III
expensive affair, but is as beautiful as
those used for evening, although it is
so much more simple in it's decoration.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
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suit, still spotless. Alfred was pale
pale as a ghost, and his eyes were big
and sad. His lips were working nerE-
ously, as if he were repeating some
thing to himself: Flodie, her hand in
his arm, walked down to Hall Boni-
stelle
Now, Alfred" she said encouraging
", "you tell Mr.. Bonistelle what we
did this afternoon"
"Alfredn' exclaimed Hall, what has
he got to do with it,"
Il hope you won't be offended, Mr..
Bonistelle," Alfred began timidly,
clasping his hands tightly i'll front OF
him, ''it was a great liberty to take, |
know, but Miss Fisher asked me to
and I knew it would be all right. And
if it hadn't been all right, Mr.. Boni-
stelle, Id a-done 1t just the same, If
Miss Fisher asked me to, Mr.. Boni-
stelle! ] told her | would and | did.
asked her would she ask me some
thing hard to do. Mr.. Bonisteile. but l
didn't believe that nothing could be SO
hard as what she asked me, Mr.. Bont-
stelle. and it was the hardest thing
that she could ask"
"FIodie, can you translate" Hall
asked, puzzled.
CTO BE CONTINUED
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Button Gag.

Button, button, who's got the but
TONI" 1t should be in your button
bag, madam; but if you have not any,
here is an odd little pattern that you
might copy. Make a perfectly ordi-
nary little bag with square bottom
and drawstring. You may use natu-
ral-colored linen, and out of the same
linen make four pockets for the out
side of the bag. binding them with COL
ored tape. The flaps of these pockets
are fastened with the variety of but
ton that is intended to be kept in each
pocket. AS decoration. you might en-
broider some sunbonnet babies and,
instead of the bonnets, supply faces
of painted buttons.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
American False Limb Boom

American artificial limbs have an
excellent reputation in Europe. Doctor
Eisenberg recently presented before
the Imperial Society of Austrian Doc
tors a man who had lost legs and
arms in all electrical explosion in
the United States. He had been pro-
vided with American artificial limbs,
and on returning to Austria, due to
his great energy, is able to do all
kinds of work. The man is now being
sent to the various Austrian hospitals
in order to show the soldiers who
the use of artificial ones.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Rather Hard on Father.

Among the Waiwai tribe of the
Amazon basin, as among several 9TH
ers, the curious custom of the couvade
prevails; that is, when child is born,
the father takes to Lis hammock and
remains there for month. During
this time he refrains from all strong
food and the women wait upon him
as an invalid. Meantime the mother
of the child goes about her work.
Mature Life in the Amazon Wilder
ness" in TraveL
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Idaho Now Has c SEAPORT,

The completion Of the Cello canal
on the Oregon side of the Columbia
river adds Idaho to the list of states
having a seaport. 1t is now possible
for stern-wheel river vessels to pass
from the Pacific ocean to Lewiston,
at the head of navigation on the Snake
"iTe" d;stauCe Of $50 uilHS
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

Pc shall experience all the zest and
hustle of marching feet. The swift
running seasons, like couriers bound
for the front. shall still find US on
the road, and shower on us in pass
ing their blossoms and their SHOWS.
For a while the murmur of the run
ming stream of Time shall be our
fellow wsyfarer-tiiI. at last. up there
against the skyline, we too turn and
wave our hands. and know for our
selves where the road wends as it
goes to meet the stars. And others
will stand as We today and watch lis
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

The word canon is Greek for
rule, and is itself derived from
Gamma" a reed, which was selected
by carpenters on account OF its
straightness. Hence from measur-
ing rule, it became a figurative rule
for measuring and regulating church
doctrines
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
The Vanishing Road,

We are all treading the vanishing
road of song in the air, the vanish
ing road of the spring flowers and the
winter SHOWS, the vanishing roads of
The winds and the streams, the van
ishing road OF beloved faces. But in
this great company of vanishing
things We feel that there is
reassuring comradeship. We feel that
We are the units in vast ever-mov-
ing army, the vanguard of which is in
eternity. The read still stretches
s..at o. Us For 1itilp "-hile yet
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Watch Your Manner.

AS a rule courtesy receives courtesy.
Many times a rudeness which we re-
sent was called out by something out
of the way in our own conduct. a
child will very often speak imperti-
nently to one who addresses him
roughly, while courtesy he instructive
ly answers in kind The girl who is
continually encountering rudeness, had
better make a study of her own man
MOI
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Imitation Good and Bad.

The instinct to initiate is. like most
other instincts. highly serviceable.
But it has to be kept under control.
Before we yield to it we ought to be
sure that what we initiate is good.
One of the most pitiful things in the
world is to see people initiating what
is unworthy under the impression that
such imitation seems creditable.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Sido Frills.

The fluffy side frill is in vogue
again. \ jabot thus adorned will do
much to redeem a somber looking
dress or an out-of-date waist. There
should be a number Of these fluffy
frills lying about at home. as it was SO
popular a model not long ago. Those
who must make them will need, for
one jabot, half yard of pretty in
sertion and from three-quarters to one
yard of edging for the frill. according
TO the width of the frill.
English eyel~t embroidery is taa oied
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Quick Decline.

Il can remember when the Gadsbys
were glad enough to have pork chops
for dinner"
That must have been about five
years ago"
Yes. And now Miss Gadsby mas an
attack of acute indigestion when she
dimes without champagne"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Apron Is Model,

The humble kitchen apron has beea
the inspiration for many smart semi
princess designs; the pinafore of our
childhood days has reappeared in the
sashed overdresses of checked, striped
or plain taffeta, and the dainty, frilly
apron of milady's maid appears on
afternoon and dance frocks. The finest
of laces are used for the latter.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
SizinQ Up Baby.

which side Of the house do yoR
think the baby resembles most"
proudly asked young Popjoy. Well
h'm!" answered Smith Il can't see
that he looks SO very much like the
side Of d house "--Womap's Home
Companion
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Peculiar Table Dainties,

In the West Indies a large caterpil
lar, found on the palm tree, is es-
teemed a table delicacy. while the
edible nests of Java swallows are so
rich and dainty that the ingredients
pf q dish will cost as much al So.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
CHAPTER XIV.

Flodie inexplicably burst into tears.
Hall was alarmed, but ne managed to
keep his wits about him. Quick, Flo
die, for heavens sake! There's some
body coming. Will you
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
Qualified Endorsement,

Yes" said j. Fuller Gloom, the de-
servedly unpopular pessimist. the
Hon. Dodd Gastum was a fine fellow
and an able statesman-that is, if you
are absolutely certain he's dead. -
Judge.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15

above all else for the strip, though
some frills of fine voile are edged
with narrow f1let lace and attached
to strip of the lace-but wider.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-10-15
His Wall.

Il dunnuh how-come. sab" com.
planned poor old Uncle Totter, whose
eyesight is failing, "but pears like de
Lawd am printin' Bibles in mighty
Star