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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
SYNOPSIS.
BY GzD 1Lu7Gx,ss

Hall Bonistelle, t-photographer. pre-
pares for the days work in his studio
Flodie Fisher. his assistant reminds him
of q party he is to give in the studio that
night. Mr.. Doremus. attorney. calls ana
informs Hall that his Uncle Johns Will
has left him S4,OO0,O0O on condition that
he marry before his twenty-eighth birth
day. which begins at midnight that night.
Mrs. Rena Royalton calls at the studio.
Hall asks her to marry him. She agrees
to give him an answer at the party that
night. Miss Carolyn Dallys calls. Hall
proposes to her. She agrees to give him
an answer at the party. Rosamund Gale.
art model. calls Hall tries to rush her
into an immediate marriage. She, too,
defers her answer until the evening. FLO
die tries to show Hall certain way out
of the mixup but he is obtuse. Jonas
Hassingbury. heir to the millions in case
Hall fails to marry on time. plots with
Flodie to block Halls marriage to any OF
the three women before midnight. Flodie
erranges to have the three meet at the
studio as II by chance. Carolyn, Rosa
mund and Mrs. Royalton come in and
much feminine fencing ensues, in which
Flodie uses her own foil adroitly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

rest of the crowd, and to work his
way along the street with it in his
hand, eating it as the others are do
ing. Sometimes the faces above the
hot dogs seem incongruous enough.
They are the faces of those who are
intelligent as to dietetics, but have
been swept on past the bounds of eau
tion by the enthusiasm of Coney's
surging multitude.
Mob Spirit and the Tickler.
The mob spirit in the place is con-
tagious. What else would have per.
suaded that dignified, elderly man to
buy ticket for the Mammoth Tick
Ter or for this contrivance which hurls
you about at break-neck speed, rack,
ing your nerves as you sit crouched
in seats just large enough for two
Sometimes the watchers see some OF
the merrymakers come off that roller
coaster with a white line about the
mouth and a strained look in their
eyes. 1t is not their instructive idea
of pleasure to be rushed down a steep
slope with such terrible force that
their breath is beaten out of them and
they gasp and cringe. But what IL
they are pale and shaky as they step
off, there is an expression in the line
of their closely drawn lips which
shows that they have determined that
what must be must be, and they are
on pleasure bent, suffer what tortures
they may.
The fact that this was the playland
of adults came over me after seeing
some hundreds of children on this
particular Sunday afternoon, who were
plainly there just because their IA
thers and mothers had wanted to
come Never have / seen such utter
boredom and WEAKNESS written on any
faces as was depicted on those of the
many children who pushed their tired
way along, down among the knees of
the crowd, while their elders. with
their heads in the air, took in the de-
lights of the place. Some were being
carried, too utterly exhausted to do
anything but droop heavily over their
fathers shoulder, not caring to open
an eye to see the snake-charmer as
the parent stopped fascinated before
her.
You couldn't help seeing on the
train coming home that it was the pa
rents, not the children, who must have
wanted to come and for whom Coney
Island was a wonderland. The former
lay limp in their parents laps, sound
asleep, while the grownups talked and
laughed over their heads. 1t was the
children who had been patient and
long-suffering, and it was the parents
who had really enjoyed themselves.
A small boy, with light hair, snub
nose, and a freshly freckled face.
buries his head deeper in the curve of
his mothers arms and gives long,
sleepy sigh as his parents crunch
crackerjack over his unconscious lit
tie head.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

stitches made of heavy white silk
adorn the crown, and single row fin
ishes the brim-edge. A band of velvet
ribbon confines the crown, and a but
terfy of white crystal beads suggests
a bit of frost painting. This is a beau
tiful and unusual development of the
picture hat.
Suited to the matron as well as to
the younger woman, the sailor hat of
white corduroy and satin, faced with
black velvet, is of the sort that may
be worn anywhere. The upper brim
and top crown are of corduroy, and
the side crown is covered with satin
laid in folds Odd, new ornaments of
beads and curving ribs of feathers, or
"feelers," as they are called, are ap-
piled to the crown.
JULIA BOTToMLEY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
PRESERVED In GLACIER
GRASSHOPpERS ENTOM5ED IN
MOUNTAINS OF MONTANA.
Story Which. Has Long Been consid
cred to Be a Myth Found Correct,
and Explanation Is Made by
Scientists.

Grasshoppers on ice, in ice and OF
Ice is the phenomenon to he found in
Grasshopper glacier. once considered
q myth, but the existence of which as
one of the wonders of the West has
been confirmed by biologists, natural
forest officials and prospectors who
have reached the upper headwaters Of
the East and West Rosebud rivers in
the Beartooth mountains of Montana.
Investigation has shown that the
myth" of Grasshopper glacier is a
fact The grasshoppers, myriads of
them, are frozen in a solid mass of ice.
Many of the specimens are as perfect
as if preserved in alcohol for exhibi-
ton.
In the opinion of scientists who re-
Gently made a first-hand study of the
tabled glacier the insects were caught
In periodic southwark flight and sue
cumbed to the cold in their attempt
to cross the mountain range. The
huge ice mass, under whose crust the
grasshoppers are buried, is virtually
under the shadow of Granite peak,
1882 feet high, the highest in Mon
tana.
Only recently has it's existence as a
perpetual glacier been verified, though
as long as 40 years ago it was tradi-
tionally known in early Montana min
ing camps and mountain towns. 1t
was considered then merely fanciful
tale of pioneer prospectors and fur
trappers who had penetrated to the
upper reaches of this branch of the
rugged Rockies.
]. C. Witham, deputy supervisor Of
the Beartooth national foresteone Of
the few men who have seen the Grass
hopper glacier, brought back to civil
lization small vial containing the
nearly perfect remains of several
grasshoppers found embalmed in the
ice. These were forwarded to the
Smithsonian institution, Washington,
but unfortunately were badly broken
In transit.
The GRANTEES of Caribou county af-
ford perhaps the most picturesque al
pine scenery to be found in accessible
parts of the United States. The Grass
hopper glacier, which is one of num-
ber discovered by the James P. Kim
ball survey, is thus described by Doc
tor Kimball:
From observations made during the
survey it was determined that grass
hoppers brought to life on the prairie,
when in periodic southerly fight in a
direction toward the mountains, are
compelled by successive stages to rise
and surmount the massive barrier Of
the mountain range. On the SUBMITS
they are combated by head winds and
frequent violent high mountain air
currents, the occasional terrific force
of which to be thoroughly appreciated
| must be encountered on the SUBMITS
of the range.
Such portions of the grasshopper
| flights as are so unfortunate as to be
compelled to settle on the glaciers IN
order to seek shelter from the oppos-
ing insurmountable winds become
chilled by contact with the snow and
ice surface of the glacier and are
| overcome, remaining unable to rise
for newly attempted fight. The gla-
cier then becomes their sepulcher."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

& 0nt care how long they stay! I
don't dare to, till see what happens.
Ill go into my room now, and you call
me when they're gone, will you?' He
waited on the threshold of the studio.
Flodie nodded assent. All right"
And" he continued, "if anything
breaks, you give me the tip and III get
out the back way!" He left, grinning
sardonically.
AS soon as he had gone Flodle rose
and tiptoed to the half-open door, She
watched and listened, now, with far
more interest than she had displayed
before Hall. Inside, the voices rose
and fell in animated conversation:
Mrs Royaltons always sentimental
and reproachful, Carolyn's high and
merry, Rosamunds a surly contralto
note. Flodie's face changed from
hope to fear, from hatred to mirth.
She was so absorbed in the scene that
she did not notice when the hall door
opened, and Mr.. Smallish entered,
bearing a newspaper.
He stared at her, then coughed.
Flodie whirled round and faced him.
obi" she stammered. How you
frightened me, Alfred!"
Il beg your pardon, Miss Fisher.
But say, did you know what they got
in the paper about Mr.. Bonistelle?"
He displayed an afternoon edition.
Impatiently, Flodie snatched the
sheet from his hands. "Oh, dear!
What was it about?"
At this minute the three ladies en-
tered the room, all talking at once.
At sight of Flodie and Alfred they
grew silent
why. it said how Mr. Bonistelle
had inherited"
"Oh, never mind" Flodie exclaimed
excitedly That's lie, anyway" She
tried to carry the paper to her desk,
glancing terrified at the ladies.
What is it?" Carolyn demanded
'1s there something about Mr.. Boni-
stelle in the paper?"
Alfred bowed Yes, miss, he's come
into a lot of money, it seems"
Alfred" cried Flodie, you go
downstairs and see if those ice-cream
freezers have come yet"
"Yes'm!" Then he turned again to
Carolyn "It was on condition he"
Flodie in her excitement had
dropped the paper. Quick as hawk,
Carolyn picked it up. She scanned 1t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Table Takes Root in Yard.

s. s. Wiser of Reading, Pa, had
a unique experience with a willow
wood table which he placed in his
yard several weeks ago. From this
experience he is convinced that the
year 1915. will bring bumper crops.
Wiser discovered a few days ago
that the table had sprouted and had
begun to bud and shoot. When he
tried to remove the piece of furniture
he found that the four legs had taken
root in the soil and the table is now
a part of the vegetation of the yard
Should he now wish to remove the
table he will have to dig
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Smile in Court.

At a recent trial one of the wit
nesses was green countryman, un-
used to the ways of the law. but
quick, as it proved, to understand its
principles. After a severe cross-ex-
animation the counsel for the prose-
cution paused, and then, putting on a
look of severity. exclaimed:
Mr.. Kilkins, has not an effort been
made to induce you to tell different
story?"
"A different story from what l told,
SIR"
That is what | mean
Yes. sir; several persons have tried
to get me to tell a different story
from what l have told, but they
couldn't
Now, sir, upon your oath, wish
to know who those persons are
We'll, guess you've tried bout as
hard as any of them. ."-Chicago Her
aid.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Asbestos.

Most of us know little more Of as
bestos, the strange rock fiber that is
almost as soft and pliable as cotton or
wooden fabric, than that it is used in
making fireproof theater curtains. In
other ways it is fast coming into use
as safety first" building material
Not only does it protect against fire,
but it Is also a nonconductor of heat
and is therefore useful in preserving
an even temperature. Most of what
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Prince NapoIeon.

Prince Victor Jerome Frederic Ma
poleon, who has obtained permission
of the Italian military authorities to
go to the front, is the head of the
Napoleon family. Ordinarily he lives
in Brussels, having been expelled from
France many years ago. He is a
Partisan, however, by birth. and his
sympathies with the allies are further
cemented by the fact that his wife Is
Princess Clementine. daughter Of
King Leopold of Belgium, and his
mother is a princess of the house of
Savoy. 1t needed but the entry of a
Napoleon to make the cast complete
Dundee Advertiser.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
CHAPTER TX.

He came in with a smile. but, at
first glimpse of his visitors, it faded
swiftly into a look of terror. But Hall
was game; he pulled himself together
and smiled again. 1t was with fairly
creditable expression Of affability that
he exclaimed: We'll, this is an unex-
pocted pleasure." He went from one
70 another offering his hand, then he
drew off his gloves and looked his
guests over anxiously. The atmos-
phere was like that before a thunder
storm.
Then he drew a breath of sudden re-
lief. Flodie was entering. Flodie was
smiling. Seeing that smile. he seemed
70 come to himself, as if after dis
:urbing dream.
Obi" said Flodie, are you back
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

Fascinating boudoir caps are made
by crocheting heavy silk thread in an
open design. They are shaped like
the caps made for infants, and fin
ished with crocheted shell or seal
lops about the edge. Ribbon is run
in them about the face and across the
back 1t fits the cap to the head and
decorates it at the same time.
Crocheted hats are made of silk
fiber, chenille, or wool, and are very
smart for motor wear, for travelling,
and for the street. Fine wire is used
in shaping them, and they are made
by professional workwomen who un.
derstand how to conceal the wire in
the crocheted stitches.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
D0GFlsH TRAINED FOR WAR
the Government to Bark 1t
Submarines.

A man who described himself as
isaac Blake, better known as Ike the
inventor" walked into the Brooklyn
borough hall, says the New York
;Ecrld. and unfolded brand new
scheme for protecting American ships
/ IN attack by submarines.
Il live down al Hook Greek, said
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
One Nuisance New York Lacks.

Which is London's noisiest noise?
1t takes a tram strike to afford US
the necessary tranquility for such a
reflection. For where the tramless
rails CLINT in the spring sunshine an
almost sylvan calm reigns. In the dis
tance we can hear the ramble of the
motorbus and the insistent "honk" Of
the motor horn. But even these base
discords are less offensive to the Lon
doners ears than the shrill noise of
the cab whistlers who haunt day and
night the porticoes of fat and hotel.
Oh, for prolonged strike of cab whis-
tlers!-London Daily Chronicle.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
A Curious "Risk."

Nearly every business or occupation
contributes bits of specialized knowl-
edge to the common fund. 1t will
strike most people as a curious piece
of information that plate glass insur-
ance companies class windows with
black lettering on them as extra
hazardous risks The explanation
given is that a black surface absorbs
the suns rays. By this means, it is
pointed out. an unequal expansion is
produced throughout the plate, and un-
der the influence of sudden gust OF
cold or any other quick change of tenn
perature strain is developed which
may break the glass.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
CHAPTER VlII-Continued.

Mrs. Royalton looked up through
big teary eyes. why" she said faint
ly, you see, we'll I didn't give him a
definite answer, really. That is, not
exactly said"
"She said she'd tell him later!" the
two girls cried in unison, as if they
had rehearsed it. Tonight" Rosa,
mund added. and Carolyn, Didn't you
now, Rena?"
Mrs. Royalton nodded tremulously
"How did you know?'
"Oh!" Carolyn shouted, "how did ]
know! Oh, 1 know, all right" She
blew a kiss to Rosamund. "You
couldn't quite believe him, and SO you
couldn't decide. And you're to give
him your answer tonight when you
come to his unnatural old party! Is
that right?"
well, he must have wanted me
most, anyway" said Rena, drying her
tears. 'tHe proposed to me frst!"
Carolyn held up her hand. Second
thoughts are always best. Meaning
mel"
"He changed his mind, though
Rosamund protested. "He proposed to
me last!"
Carolyn grinned at her. why, he
might just as we'll have counted us
out, like playing tag to see who's it!'
She pointed to each in turn, calling
out, "'My = mother-told-me-
ake-this-one!'" The last was
Rosamund
No, thanks!" Rosamund resumed
Il don't intend to be it," She dropped
her voice little, glancing at the door
why, you ought to hear what Miss
Fisher has been telling me about the
business here! Why, it seems Mr.
Bonistelle's awfully hard up-barely
paying expenses-all sorts of unpaid
bills piling up, too. He may have to
move over to Sixth avenue, even!
Hasn't he got nerve, thought"
Mrs. Royalton rose like a Spartan
determined, hard. "Girls, know what
I'm going to do! 1 intend to tell him
just what l think of him, and send
him packing"
"There!" Carolyn interposed. Now
you're talking, Rena! Let's get down
to business, and decide what to do.
We're all in the same fix and we must
hold together"
Yes, we ought to take a stand,
Rena agreed.
And Hall ought to take a tumble!'
from Rosamund.
See here. let's do this thing accord.
ing to Hoyle," said Carolyn, taking
the lead with all her humor. First
thing Is, are we one and all agreed to
reject him tonight?"
Yes" Mrs. koyalton and Rosamund
came in chorus.
well, then" said Carolyn, 81 prom.
ise, as we'll. Hope to die" She crossed
herself. Now, this is serious thing
ladies. No one of us can go back on
our word 1t must be one-two-three
and out for H. Bonistelle. Well
that's agreed. Now for the details
''Oh. ! simply can't wait to tell him.
exclaimed Mrs. Royalton. Il hate the
mani"
$50 do T." growled Rosamund. 81
think he ought to be horsewhipped.
Well" said Carolyn. Il must say
agree with you both. l consider Hall
Bonistelfe is a perfectly conceived and
admirably rendered cad."
At, this moment the door swung
open and. humming a jolly tune. in
walked Hall Bonistelle. There was a
trio of "Oh's, lin soprano mezzo-so
prano and contralto as the ladies
caught sight of him.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Ironing a Shirt.

A great many housekeepers do not
know how to handle a shirt while
ironing it. This way is simple and if
the directions are followed the shirt
will be a success. The irons must be
clean and hot, the shirt clean and
damp. Begin on the sleeves and not
on the cuff If the sleeve is ironed
first the garment will not be mussed
over to iron the sleeve later. Iron the
cuff next. Read the directions on any
starch box to learn how to do that.
Cover the cuff With a clean cloth and
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

which is thus pictured by a
writer in the New York Evening Post:
There was an endless, surging tide
of people, crowd which would be
described next day as record
breaking" for it was Sunday after
noon in June, and thousands had es-
capped from their hot city apartments
and we're spending it at Coney Island.
There may be some persons left who
want to rest on the Sabbath day, but
not so those who journey down to this
fascinating place, where the sights and
the sounds are enough to keep them
perpetualIy stimulated. Many of the
people you pass upon the street look
as if they had worked hard for the 9TH
er six days of the week, but now they
are determined to have some fun to
make up for it, and have chosen the
noisiest, most crowded, and the gay
est place within reach
"Wow," shouts a man in red coat,
who stands before side-show, the pla-
cards of which declare that it will re-
veal the wonders of the Orient.
Wow, come in and have look. New
er saw anything like it, ladies and
gents. Wow, come in and have a
look"
And he is only one of ten in his i'm
mediate vicinity, each of whom is
blessed with strong expletives, strong
lung capacity and marvellous incllna-
tion toward hosDitality
SubtIety Versus the Obvious.
If Coney were place of silence or
of merely mild sound, the visitor would
never be inspired to do the things
which he finds himself nerved to do
when excited by the roar about him.
1t bears him along, he is deafened by
it. and soon finds himself shouting
with the others, laughing uproariously
at the spectacle of solemn man wear
ing a small red felt hat about as big
as teacup over one ear, although as
matter of everyday choice, he pre-
fers a somewhat subtler appeal to hu-
NOR.
The crowds take you along; you
laugh Will IASlu, you puoh anu oho'>
with them You feel yourself closer to
human nature than ever before, even
in the subway at rush hour. This
crowding and pushing mob is very diff
ferent from the subway crowd, tired
after a days work, cross and hot and
lackadaisical This is gay and So
ciable and contented, uproarious gath
ering which bears you along on the
wave of its enthusiasm. Even If you
come alone and join the crowds, you
feel at once accompanied and befriend-
ed.
In such a mood of comradeship and
boisterousness you love to watch the
man who is passing out bags OF pop
corn to those who proffer the neces-
sary nickel, while the popcorn itself
pops white inside a glass case, show
ering down like a fountain. And fur
ther on there is the attraction of the
smoking plate, on which hot dogs are
being cooked till their skins burst, as
they are laid between two rolls and
laved with mustard. And certainly
it is the most natural thing in the
world for the person who at other
times and in other places has a care
of what he eats, to order one with the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Remarkable Clock

A clock made entirely of straw and
willow withes has been completed re-
Gently in Switzerland. The chimes
are made of straw put through spe-
cial process to give a ringing sound.
Not bit of metal was used in the
unique clock.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

ing its~prey, my dogish will bite and
otherwise harry it until it is driven off
| am looking for somebody in the serv-
ice of the government 10 whom l may
properly submit this scheme"
Ike was advised to go down to the
navy yard and tell it to the marines
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03

it is less liable to be scorched. Next
iron the neckband. Then fold the back
of the shirt lengthwise through the
middle and lay fiat on the ironing
board to prevent wrinkles being
pressed into the fronts. Then iron
the fronts, being careful to get the
fronts plait with the buttonholes dry
and straight Lay the yoke fiat on the
board and iron until dry.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Rahv's Evervdav Dresses

To make everyday dresses for baby.
purchase white washable crepe. Make
the little garments plain, with a
sleeve that goes to the neck. Few
seams are required and but one but
tonhole Time and labor are saved
in laundering, too, as no ironing is
needed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-09-03
Zero in Securities,

The corporation of foreign bond
holders at London. recently reciting
defaulted public debts not yet settled,
gravely includes the ponds of the Con-
federate States of America. of which
the principal is given in the report at
s12,N00,0OO and accrued interest as
Sal. .9O5T1n