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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
POWER OF THE HUMORIST
Readers of History Memory Of
Other Satirsts.

The British are not the only people
who this year may celebrate the ter
centenary of a great writer. Madrid is
erecting a monument to the author Of
"Don Quixote." Cervantes was more
than q man Of letters; he was more
than great humorist; he was an
epoch. Master Of ridicule, he laughed
the defunct age Of chivalry out Of ex-
istence.
People often forget the social func-
ton of the humorist, a New York
Tribune writer states. He restores
sanity. He clears the atmosphere Of
extravaganza and humbug. Bergson
says that laughter has Survival value"
as corrective of social abuses. Ger
tainly some of the worlds most ef-
fective reformers have been its mas
ters of ridicule and satire. There are
humorists, like Mark Twain, in whose
laughter there is no sting, and there
have been bitter satirists, like Jona-
than Swift and La ROchefoucauld, who
have simply Knocked the 'all too hu-
manness" of mankind at its noblest.
But in almost every age there has
been some bold nonconformist spirit
whose laughter in the face of some
traditional scarecrow has ended the
tyranny Of truth which had out
lived it's usefulness and become a lie.
Knighthood In the days Of Chaucer
had still its noble aspects but knight
hood after Cervantes wrote "Don
QuiXote" could never quite escape q
touch of the burfesque. Therefore, men
turned to less antiquated and more
real avenues Of human service.
Similarly, the laughter of Aristo-
phanes wrought confusion among the
ancient Greek sophists. Lucian's mock
cry corrected much of the sentimental
ism Of the effete Greco-Roman So
ciety. The sound laughter of Eras-
mus, the humanist, spread the infiu-
ence of the Renaissance in northern
Europe. Buffers "Hudibras" helped
correct the extravagances of early
English puritanism. Voltaire laughed
the last remnants Of medievalism out
Of the eighteenth-century France and
cleared the ground for modern democ-
racy. Carlyle's "Sartor Resartus"
made nineteenth century romanticism
ridiculous. The sly humor Of Thack-
cray brought common sense into early
Victorianism, and the sardonic spirit
Of Bernard Shaw In these times has
left little in modern commercial So
ciety unchallenged.
May the Cervantes monument stand
as a reminder to moderns that there
have been reformers with q sense Of
humori
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
It's Not the Orchids Board Bill That
Makes Arstocratic Bloom 50
Expensive.

Aristocrats of the flower kingdom
and probably the least understood.
You hear them called parasites, which
is only one of the common mistakes
made about the orchid. You see hun
dred different shapes and dozen diff
ferent colors grouped together, each
shape. perhaps, a distinct family and
each with a separate name.
In the first place, orchids are not
parasites parasitical plant is one
which gets nourishment from another
plant. Certain orchids live on trees,
but they get their food and drink from
the air by means of aerial roots. We
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
SYNOPSIS.
.-.-1 a..

Sylvia omney, her lover. Richard Far
quhar, dnds, has fallen in love with Cap
tain Arnaud Of the Foreign Legion. In
Captain Sewers room Farquhar forces
Sower to have Prestons I 0 US re-
turned to him. Farquhar is helped to his
rooms by Gabrielle Smith. Sower demands
An apology. Refused. he forces FarQuhar
to resign his commission in return for
possession of Farquhar's fathers writ
ten confession that he had murdered Sow
er's father. Gabrielle saves Farquhar
from suicide. To shield Arnaud, Sylvia's
fance. Farquhar processes to have stolen
war plans and tells the real culprit why
he did SO. As Richard Nameless he joins
the Foreign Legion and sees Sylvia, now
Nine. Arnaud, meet Colonel Destinn.
Farquhar meets Sylvia and Gabrielle, and
learns from Corporal Goetz of the col
onel's cruelty. Arnaud becomes a drunk
ard and opium smoker. Sylvia becomes
friendly with Colonel Destinn. Arnaud
becomes Jealous of FarQuhar. Farquhar,
on guard at q villa where a dance is in
progress, is shot down by Arnaud. Ar
maud Justtfies his insanely jealous action
to Colonel Destinn. Arnaud goes to a dane
ing girl who loves him for comfort. Ga
briefle meets Lowe. for whom she had
sacrificed position and reputation. and
tells him she is free from him. Sylvia
meets Destfnn behind the mosque. Ar
maud becomes Ill but Sylvia will not help
him, nor interfere for Farquhar.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
In WOr1lan'S Realm
Taea Suit Easily One of the Best OF the Seasons Productions
Is the One Dispayed-0utt That will Deserve the Aten-
ton of the College Girl

By daring to be perfectly plain, but
otherwise not going contrary to pre-
vailing fashions, the taffeta suit shown
may make claim to noteworthy orig
tnality. 1t Is between-seasons affair,
which will prove safe investment for
the young women who must make an
early selection. 1t is a happy choice
for the miss who is still In school, and
whose youthfulness needs no furbe-
lows.
So severe a model is a rarity in silk
and this one is too plain to need de-
scription. The fullness Of the skirt is
shirred into a short yoke at the sides
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

are of velvet over rather pliable
shapes, but hat of satin, hatter's
plush or other fabric lends variety to
the showings.
Wide-brimmed sailors, big tams and
hats with irregular brims appear along
with smaller shapes. The illustration
shows turban of satin, trimmed with
an acorn and leaves made of velvet
applied against the front brim and
crown. At the center of the group.
q mushroom, covered with black vel
vet is frightened by wide border of
cOlored velvet and wreath of small
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
COSTLY FLOWER LIVES ON AIR

call them epiphytes. Other orchids
gets their nourishment directly from
the ground They are called terrestrial
orchids.
People don't understand. either, why
orchids cost so much. They fail to
see why tiny plant is sold for-s0y
$1,000. II they realized that rare or,
chids may have cost a long trip into
a tropical jungle to obtain, and that
it takes from eight to ten years to
raise a plant from the seed. with pa
tient care and treatment, they could
see why these flowers remain in the
aristOcratic class.
Only the orchid grower can under
stand all the details of his art, but
the flower lover can easily learn to
distinguish the various types.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

bethink her of her outf1tting for school.
Her street suit and blouses for daily
wear and a tailored hat for fall must
be selected in advance of the real
opening Of the new season. But the
creators Of style have already launch
ed the things that she will need, and
in millinery especially there is an
abundance Of felt and velvet hats
made for her exclusive benefit
Plain, bright-colored felts and We
lours. trimmed with bands of ribbon
or simple ornaments, or with fiat deco
rations of embroidery are sure OF
their welcome already. They are near
ly all brimmed hats with comfortable
crowns, and many of them are made
in two-toned designs, that is. the I'M
der brim is in contrasting color. Be
sides the pressed hats there are the
made" or tailored hats like those
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
CHAPTER xlll-continued.

''Comrade, In few days we shall be
going south-four hundred Of us and
thirty officers. The devil goes, too We
are to build his road for him, so that
one day someone will give him little
red ribbon for his buttonhole. 1t is
amusing, is it not? It makes one laugh.
They will be able to use our skulls for
mile-stones. I always laugh when I
think of It. Yours will be among them.
Have you thought Of that?'
Farquhar smiled to himself.
II shall not 60 with you," his brain
answered.
"Merde! You will not desert us,
comrade? We need you. We count on
you. Four hundred men and thirty Of
ficers! How simple! We shall go so
docilely We shall march on and on.
forty kilometers day, right to the
edge Of the desert, and then one fine
morning you shall blow the reveille
and the thirty officers will go on sleep
ing, and we shall leave them there
and follow you wherever you lead,
himself, right through Morocco-to
freedom! Comrade, you are brave
Englishman. We trust you. We will
bear and suffer anything If you will
lead us. If only a dozen of us get
through we shall bless you. No evil
can be worse than this. Death is for
all Of us sooner or later, and we would
rather die as free men under you than
as rats"
Farquhar struggled to free himself.
t'Dutyv' he said sharply and clearly.
He thought he heard a sigh and a
curse-farther away now-and the
shadow lifted. There were the stars
once more, their pure serenity un-
changed, and the white-glowing min
arets lifting their lace-work of dreams
spiration. It was then that Farquhar
saw her. He ground his teeth together
SO that he should not call her, and in
stead prayed
God keep her-oh, God help herr
1t had not been more than breath,
the first utterance of an anguished
sense Of failure, but she heard it, for
she came to him and knelt beside him.
He felt her hand touch his forehead
and glide swiftly over his helpless
limbs.
"Syiviar'
Her hands touched his wrists, and in
answer the dull glowing fire burst out
afresh and shot up along his limbs.
burning deep into his brain, so that for
a moment earth and sky became an
endless blazing furnace. Then when
the flame died down again he knew
that her touch had set him free He
lay still. the cramped half-paralyzed
body stretched out in the exhaustion
of relief, and she bent over him, peer
ing into the quiet face with passionate
anxiety.
Richard" she whispered impera-
lively. Can you hear me2 Do you
know mgr
He looked up at her. In the pale
supernatural twilight which lowered
over the plateau his features bore that
look of white transparency which be-
longs to death, but his eyes, black un-
der the straight resolute brows, were
deliriously alive. They were lifted to
hers, but gazed beyond her intently
and without recognition.
"I know you" he said ~ saw you
coming. I tried not to call, but you
must have heard my praying for you
Did you know l needed you:"
YES" she answered. Very gently
she raised his dark head, so that ii
rested against Aer knee, and passed
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

A novel life preserver has been de-
vised to supplement the ordinary cork
jacket In rough water. By its use the
person in distress is able to breathe,
even when the waves sweep over his
head. The appliance adds to the cork
jacket a light metal chamber which
floats high, spout leading from 1t
rising two or three feet above the
water level. A tube leads from this
chamber to face mask through which
the wearer of the jacket breathes.
Even If the water sweeps over his
head the spout of the air chamber Is
still clear and the air supply unim-
paired,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
Newest Snock.

Made of heavy blue cotton crepe with
a shallow collar and snug protective
wristbands is the smock of the mo-
ment. 1t reaches the skirt hem and as
far as looks is concerned there is no
need of skirt beneath. 1t may serve
as an overall and keep a dainty dress
from garden stains and kitchen CRIME.
for the bottom of the hem is sewn to-
gether, leaving Sits for the feet to go
through. producing thus sort of
blOOmer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
For the Home Hospital.

When the use of nutmeg as remedy
for weak digestion was suggested, I
smiled, but I smile no longer, for l
have seen it successfully used. If one
has keen appetite, he does not need
nutmeg. for appetite is the most pow
erful Stimulant of the flow of gastric
juice. If the appetite is not good, the
digestion will be feeble, and then the
addition of little nutmeg will be
found of benefit. Often neuralgia pains
are made easier in this way: Light a
piece of brown paper, blow out the
fame, and inhale the smoke through
the nostrils. In few minutes the pain
will have eased considerably, if it has
not entirely disappeared. In applying
hot congresses or when very hot cloths
are needed, use potato ricer. In that
way they can be wrung dry-hotter
than by using the hands.-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
In Launderinu Lace.

Loce collars and cuffs should be
carefully basted on q strip of flannel,
then placed in a suds of lukewarm
water and soap and allowed to soak
for m hour. They may then be
washed between the hands, rinsed
carefully and put In the sun TO dry.
When almost dry remove the pieces
from the flannel and pick out the
edges; next lay on the ironing board,
covering with a piece of thin. dry fan
mel, and press with a hot iron until
dry. Then lay the lace ON a tray in
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
Industrious Knltter,

Il never saw a more Industrious
woman than that Mrs. Crum," the
teacher remarked, before the Ken
lucky mountain boys and girls gath
cred at the school dinner table. "Why,
even when 1 meet her on the road she
pulls her yarn and needles out Of her
pockets and goes to knittingT
Teachers manifestation Of surprise
brought forth volley of calculations
from the children, each Of whom had
mother, aunt or cousin who was
equally ardent at woodworking.
"Oh," exclaimed one little fellow,
reaching the climax of the discussion,
81 had a grandmother who was the
knittiest woman / ever knowed She
used to take her knitting to bed with
her. and = every few minutes she
woked up and throwed out a pair O.
socks. -Harper's Magazine.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

metallic blossoms set in velvet leaves.
There is a fiat band of narrow gros-
grain ribbon about the top crown fin
ished with little bow at the back.
An all-black velvet hat, at the right,
is one of the smartest of tailored pat
terms. 1t has a collar of grosgrain rib
bon; and q fan of velvet, finished with
little ruffles Of ribbon, is perched on
the upturned brim.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

the sun for 20 minutes. This will re-
store the color and natural firmness.
Black lace may be washed clean, then
dipped into a little carefully made and
strained coffee, which will restore it's
color and stiffness, but the lace must
be well aired after so doing.-New
York Tribune.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
lust Like a Wornan-

THAT clock is two hours Slow" said
the man of the house when he came
home at his usual time and found the
dinner not even started. Impossible, ;"
said his wife,, Il set it only this after
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

served for Turkish towels and heavier
linen. If using braid which has
| decided edge, like rickrack, turn the
braid in following the loops, SO that
the edge points outward from the
| letter always.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

noon. l went over to Mrs. Smiths,
next door, and asked her what time it
was, and then as soon as she showed
me her new gown and gave ME
recipe for blackberry jam, came right
home and set the clock to the time she
told me-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
Chiffon Kerchiefs

Chiffon handkerchiefs. in delicate
coIors to match the gown. belt, hat
or bag are round with frills Of not or
real lace.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25
Why orchestras Tune Up.

"Why," asked visitor to the the
ater the other day, "do members of
the orchestra always worry people
possessing nerves, like myself, by tun-
ing up their instrumental"
1t is all matter of thermometer,
according to musician. The tenn
perature in different parts of the
building is different and the instru-
ments have to be tuned in which they
are played. AS rule, the air in
theater becomes warmer as the per
formance progresses and so the In
struments have to be tuned several
times.
The Kind
I'VE certainly are glad to sec our
present visitors. They are people nfter
our own hearts"
"Yes. we always did like folk of
that Elk"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-08-25

Farquhar knows Sylvia to be
q vain, selfish woman. Vet iop-
portunity apparently comes to
him to take Sylvia's love-sueh
az II is-onee more and bend
this wife Of another man to his
purposes. Do you believe he
will sueeumb to the tempta-
tion?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
Funston Placed in Full Charge.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 12.-
Instructions comforting full authority
upon Major-General Frederick Funston
with reference to the punitive invasion
of Mexico, were issued from the war
department today General Funston is
now at Ell Paso, from which point the
expedition, probably, will be directed
General Funston. who as, colonel of
the Twentieth Kansas regiment during
the Philippines war. captured Aguin-
aldo, the rebel leader. is to have COM
pete control Of the pursuit of Villa.
according TO a statement issued this
morning by Secretary OF War Baker.
Full discretion has been vested in Gen.
Funston to employ whatever number
Of men he deem necessary in order to
accomplish the purpose intended, and
lie will also chose the route to be fol-
lowed by the expedition and select
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
SENATOR DAVIS PASSES AWAY
IN WASHINGTON. D. c.
Continued From Page -

freight train. His rise was rapil. At
that time railroad trains d.d not run
at night-it was too dangerous. At the
approach off dusk they made for the
nearest stations and waited for sun
rise.
1T is a waste of time" insisted
young Davis, who was then master of
transportation.
He startled the veteran operators by
sending out the first night train be-
tween Baltimore and Cumberland. 1t
marked a new epoch in railroading.
Davis increased his wealth and fame
rapidly. AS a merchant, he made a
small fortune. Then as a landholder
in West Virginia, he came into posses
sion of coal lands which We're destin-
ed to make him prince of wealth.
Two towns in West Virginia owe
their existence and prosperity to the
lnulti-millionaire statesman. One
hears his name. Davis, and the other
the name of his son-in-law and politi-
cal opponent, Senator Elkins. In the
latter city stand many memorials, hos
pitfalls, schools, children's homes and
churches, commemorative of his gem
crosby.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
NICE SUM MADE
FOR HOSPITAL

The Americas and Sumter County
hospital association secured a nice
sum during Saturday from the entire
sales OF the Royal Cafe, which had its
formal opening The business men
OF this new restaurant donated all Of
their proceeds to the hospital fund
during the business of their opening
day.
The ladies of the Hospital associa-
ton have requested this paper to
thank the Royal Cafe for their kind
0Eer. and wish to assure them of their
appreciation of their kindness. The
cafe is an attractive pIace--all new, all
clean, with excellent service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
CHILOS Has 4 Loss
BY BURNING BARN

LUMPKIN, Ca, March 1I.-During
an electrical storm Friday night at
alout II o'clock the barn of E. W.
Childs, near Omaha, was struck by
lightning and entirely consumed by
the resulting fire.
Mr.. Childs worked heroically to
save the livestock, but was able to
save only one horse. In the barn was
stored hay, grain and corn and in
sheds adjoining were eleven head Of
stock, besides six or eight splendid
cows. The loss is estimated at 81 $500
with no insurance.
Ir. Childs is one Of Stewart coun-
tvs most substantial and progressive
farmc,s and his loss is deplored by
many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
MRS. ECHOLS DIES
At HOME IN SCHLEY

News has reached Americas of the
death of Mrs. L. S. Echols IAN estima-
BILE lady who resides ust over the line
OF Sumter in Schley county Mrs. Ech-
els had been in i'll health for the
past two months, and the end came
Friday night about II o'clock.
Mrs Echols was the wife of L. S.
Echols, well known in Americas, and
besides a grief-stricken husband,
leaves four children, two sons and two
daughters, to mourn her loss.
She was good, Christian woman
and member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
morning, and interment will be at the
EnavilIe cemetery at II o'clock Sun
day morning.
Mis-. Echols formerly lived in Ala
bama and Carroll county, Georgia, and
many friends where she was known
will regret to learn of her demise
The sympathy of the friends of the
family here are extended bereaved
ones in their sorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
MEXIC EXPEDITION IS
READY; SECRECY
SURROUNDING ALL
Continued from Page u

back into the United States today. The
evidence against these two men is
particularly strong, states Agent
Stone, who disclosed this morning that
Villa correspondence captured by
American troops, shows the bandit
chief ordered that no quarter be shown
to Americans.
Pablo Sanchez, a Mexican, who was
caught while signalling to Mexicans
across the border last night, is being
held as a spy. and will be tried by
courtmartial, The man when
arrested was found to have a military
uniform concealed beneath his over
alls. He. is accused of aiding the enc,
MY, the penalty for which is death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
FURNITURE DEALERS
REQUESTED To MEET

All dealers in furniture in the city
Of Americas are requested to meet at
the Chamber of Commerce promptly
a. o'clock Monday morning to take
Up a matter of vital Importance to
them, in the shipping of their furni-
ture.
One of teh largest manufacturers of
furniture and one that sells many of
the Americas merchants, if not all of
them, has requested Secretary Hyman
OF the Americas and Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce to call this
meeting and put before the furniture
dealers some points in rates. that will
lie to their interest to set right.
This is very important and the fur
niture dealers should not fail to be at
the Chamber of Commerce promptly
on time.
The furniture dealers of Americas
are Allison Furniture Co., A. W. Smith
Furniture Company, G. NJ Bragg,
Davis Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
Csrranza Asks Concessions.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 49,
General yenustiano Carranza, head of
the Mexicacn de facto government.
through Consul Silliman at Mexico
City, has requested the United States
government to grant permission for the
passage of Mexican troops through
United States territory in order to pur-
sue bandits who raided Columbus, N.
NJ, Thursday. The state department
las not yet replied to the request.