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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28
Dancer From Above and Below.

An old lady who lived alone outside
a small English village was nervous OF
Zeppelins. so she made careful inqui
ries as to her best course.
81 don't think there's much to WORRY
about" replied the vicar in answer IT,
her questions, but, If you like. you
can do as some folk are doing-sleel
in the cellar"
With profrse thanks, the old lady
went on to alter her domestic arrange
ments. But in half an hour she was
back again. anxiety once more wrin
Killing her brow.
The cellars all right for Zeppe
Inns. sir" she said. but suppose one
O. them there submarines comes in
stead?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28
Rich Cnlnrs and Garnitures.

Costumes and wraps for afternoon
and evening wear are in wonderful
colorings. The most effective are
sapphire and military blue. soft shades
of green and empire green. purples,
reds IN all shades from garnet to Du
barry rose. various tones of yellow, in
cluding orange, gold and maize. and
some soft shades of gray and brown.
The richness of the trimmings is
decided. in beaded effects. in silver or
gold lace and in paillettes of silver or
of Jet. Novelty BUTTONS in gold. silver,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28
Favorite Color.

Brown is one of the seasons favor.
ite colors, and is good in number OF
shades. Hermit brown is OF quite re
cent origin and has an earthly shade
Yellowish browns are shown in spring
dress goods. especially mixtures Cas-
tor. beige. tan, sand and African art
ranked with the favcrite shades. In
all shades the cotsring is dulled, never
vivid.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

arm s-eye is noticeab1y original and
appropriate to the material.
A coat of this kind will pass muster
wherever discriminating eyes will be
met and outing coats are worn. Com
fort and style go with it and that
poise which belongs to the weare1
who is conscious of its fitness.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

perhaps a hint Of sedate colorins in
the flowers, adapt it to her style.
The second hat is decidedly bell
shape, with top crown of uncut velvet
in any color that may be chosen, the
sides of gold or silver lace and brim
edge of narrow fur banding. 1t is fin
ished with fat camelia, posed at the
front, and is a rich-looking and com.
Portable hat, but the shape is becoming
only to certain types of faces.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28
Pertinent Query.

When little Harold Woggins was
told that light travels through space
he Immediately inquired whether the
gas meter is a taxicab.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28
New Don't.

One absolutely guaranteed fool
proof safety-f1rst don't" for hunters
Don't go hunting.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

enamel and jeweled effects give a
smart touch to many gowns
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

This is a wide world; but. neverthe-
less, 1t herbors many narrow men.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

People don't talk about the weather
in Lima, because it never rains there.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30

j. P. Carey, Jr., member of the house
of representatives from -Pickens, coun-.
ty, announces that he will not offer for
reelection this year and that ne is thru
with politics for the present. Mr.. Ca
rey lhaslnany: friends insthe county. who
will regret his decision, but who realize
that they cannot urge him to give his
time to the public and neglect his pri-
vate business 1t might be mentioned
here that the new land registration law
which was passed by the last legisla.
ture was introduced by Mr.. Carey and
was one Of the best, if not the best,
pieces Of legislation enacted by that
body. This law will prove its worth il
the people will take advantage of it.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30
PICKENS, S. G., MARCH 30. 1916
A NeWsy Letter
From Dacusville

w. j. Ponder is confined to his bed
from an attack of grip. r. G. Hunt is
also sick from grip.
James Ponder and Miss Patti Major
spent the week-en at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. e. E. Mauldin Of near Easley.
Il. p. Thomas a recent graduate of
Draughon's business college, ,Greenvile,
is holding lucrative position at the
Greenville Y M. G.. A.
About the best thing and also the most
enjoyable that has occurred here re-
Gently was the oratorical contest held
on the night of March "a. There are
two gold medals given here from year
to year, so it makes an interesting and
lively contest among our pupils, and
this one proved an exception to the rule
in that it was the very best contest ever
held in our auditorium. Joe Hunt won
first place in the boys contest and Miss
Minnie Lou Coleman won first place in
the girls contest. These two young
people will represent US in the county
contests and we expect them to do credit
to both themselves and the school. Mr..
Welcher in short but interesting adj
dress delivered the Ponder medal to
/ Miss Coleman, while Mr.. DuBose in a
splendid way made the boys talk and
delivered the Morgan medal to Joe
Hunt. In the boys contest Furmar
Dacus and Bates Aiken won second and
third places respectively, and in the
girls contest Miss Matte Hooker wor
second place and Miss Ruby Loopel
third A
We regret to state that Mr.. Ha
Hiott, principal of the Mt. Carme
school, is i'll with grip, being confined
to his room at present.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30

Mr.. Rowland Chastain died at his
home near Pickens last Saturday after
u week illness Of pneumonia. Funer-
al services were held at Golden Creek
church Sunday. He leaves four daugh-
ters, one son and two step-sons, besides
many relatives and friends to mourn
his death. Mr.. Chastain moved from
near Golden Creek church to the DR..
Cannon place near Pickens only little
| while before Christmas
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30
At the school house last Friday night

At the school house last Friday night
a large audience enjoyed probably the
best home talent entertainment given
in Pickens Each player did so we'll
that it would be impossible to pick out
the star. Between the acts Miss Fan
ME Finney sang and. Eeceived ,tumnltu-
Gus applause. The Pickens min brass
band and the Parsons string band fur
nshed good music, and the evening was
most enjoyable one for all who at
tended the play. About forty dollars
was cleared and will be used for max
ing play ground for the smaller chill
dren Of the town. The play was given
under the auspices of the local chapter
w. c. T. u. and the ladies' should re.
ceive every encouragement possible ir
their most laudable undertaking of pro
viding healthful place of wholeeomt
atmosphere where the children may play
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30
News
From Mt. Carmel

! Farm work in this section is, we'll un-
der way. Much new ground has been
cleared and land that lay out last year
will be cultivated this time.
The members of the Embroidery club
enjoyed an interesting meeting at the
home of their president, Miss Eva Hol
Lcomb, last Saturday. This community
is fortunate in having "a splendid club.
Our mail carrier says it's cheaper to
hire horse than to burn gasoline now.
Miss Mamie Pace has been confined
TO her room for the past three weeks
on account Of bad case of lagrippe.
Miss Mary 7. Wyatt, teacher of the
Lenhardt school, spent last weekend
with her aunt. Mrs. j. X. Lathem.
Mrs. Leigh Hunt has been on the
sick list for two weeks or more.
The death of Mr.. Tom Norris, 45
years Of age, at his home in the Georges
Creek section Saturday, 25th instant,
was sad indeed. He was good, quiet,
/ farmer and was we'll spoken of. He
married daughter of Mr.. bud" Fin
ley and she, with five children, survive
him. In the presence of alarge gath
ering, funeral service and burial took
place at Mt. Carmel Baptist church on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Cobb, of Greenville.
Mr. John LOGGER has had bad case
of grip for the past three weeks. We
hope he will so6R' be well.
Mr.. John T.. Hit and Mr.. B. Birdine
have been confined to their rooms with
lagrippe.
Messrs. George w. Lathem and j.
Bird Loop opcr.sseaasafa< <Easley business
Thursday:
Homer, Taaasapson, of Pickens, is
farming in tlaia section. He eats well,
aleepsabstt zd looks his best Stick
to it boy, the farms fine.
Mr.. and Mira, John T, Ferguson. Miss
Leila Lpoper Ind w. A. Looper spent
the third Sunday with friends and rela-
tives near Pickens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30
BETTER
MILLINERY
BETTER LOOKING
MILL NER Y

There is a decided ten
de,lcy this season toward
the better grades and high
er class in Hats and other
Millinery Goods. We have
them, but as usual our
prices are wonderful both
in the intrinsic values and
the Style" values.
Also Hats are betterlook-
ing than forseveral seasons
past. The styles are be-
coming and the fact that
considerable more materi-
ais are used in trimming
them makes it look like an
Old-time season of Hats
.Beautiful.'
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30
Spring Dresses
MTn ALTERATIONS
''4N0 G.. o. Ds.

Newest STYLES for the most Charming Of Dame
Fashions chosen mods done in Crepe de Chine Chiffon Tafetas
ncmdng combinations Tafetas and Geoett
Crepe Trimmings many and features Every
CHOSEN represented Prices from $500 to $4,000 less
10 cent discount
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30

The. dtaapict Sunday. school conven-
ti9p, which comprises the townships of
Easley, Liberty and Daeusville. will
convene with ,Mt, Carmel church, about
five miles noftheast Of Easley, on Sat-
urday. Apla !.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-03-30

An UNUSUALLY strong line in pretty mods models will find in
Values unusual less
finer grades in our
stock
chla Overpads Corduoys
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
POPE MAKES APPEAL FOR
PEACE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Benedict Declares Wilson's Note To
Beliiaerents shows Justice and
Far Slghtedncss.

Rome, Dec ca Pope Benedict made
a plea for peace in his address ut
the Christmas reception to the Sacred
college.
The pope urged those in power 10
hear the voice of the Sacred college
appealing to them to arrest the de-
struction OF the peoples and TO open
their ears to the admonition of the
Father of the Christian family seek
Ing to pave the way TO Justice and
peace"
Pope Benedict. according TO report.
In speaking to Cardinal Gasparri. papal
secretary OF state, regarding President
Wilson's note to the helligerents, said :
1T Ia a document showing the hon
esty. Justice and far sightedn Of
tho American President"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
SAvANTs IN GREAT MEETING
Six Thousand Attend Convention OF
American Association for Ad-
vancement OF Science

New York. Dec, a6.~~Wsth about
six thousand men and women In at.
tendance. the biggest meeting of scien-
lists ever held started here today, 1t
il the sixty. eighth annual meeting of
the American Association for the Ad
vancement OF Science. About nifty
affiliated learned bodies are also In
convention here
The hotels are filled with eouversa-
tions ON diplodoeci and the fourth di,
mension. Entomologists are making
their headquarters at the Endicott :,
botanists, the MeAlpha. biologists. the
Aston, and so on,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
Minnesota Guardsman Slain.

Llano Grande. Texas, Dec, 2s--John
Matcheits of Virginia. Mimi. private
I'm Battery ID, First Minnesota Field
artillery. died here of bullet wounds
received after dispute with James
Maeenespie. private In the same bat.
terry. ever the possession of one dollar.
Macenespie made his escape after the
shooting and has not been captured.
although q report that man answer.
ing HIS description had been arrested
about 30 miles east of here Ia being
investigated by Captain r. A. Kal.
dunski as Battery u.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
TO MAKE U.S.. WORLD BANKER
RESERVE BOARD MAKES BANK or
ENGLAND AN AGENCY.
Takes First Formal Step to Strengthen
Financial Connections In Euro
pean Countries,

Washington, Dee. 81, The govern.
ment has taken it's first formal step,
through the Federal Reserve board,
looking 10 the establishment of finan.
eial connections abroad. through which
Ii hopes to strengthen the position OF
the United States as a world banker
and to maintain the American dollar
m the standard of exchange.
Under the federal reserve act, the
board authorized the appointment OF
the Bank of England a. a foreign cor,
respondent of the Federal Reserve
bank of New York and announced that
the II other reserve banks might par,
ticipate In the agency relations.
To Offset Efforts Of Foreign Bankers
Connections with other foreign gov
ernmental institutions, such as the
Bank of France. is foreshadowed. of
fieials say.
The Bank OF England IL the first for
eign correspondent whose appointment
has been authorized since the opera
tions of the new financial system. In
addition to being the first step TO
ward going after foreign business it Ii
understood that authorization OF this
appointment Ia part of general plans
to establish financial connections thai
will strengthen the United States as
creditor nation In the commercial com
petition which probably will result
when the war closes. and to provide {
ready means to offset efforts of for
eign bankers To withdraw the huge
supply of gold accumulated here since
thp War
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
Man Hangs Self: Five Look On.

Duluth. Dec. 2s.-~With "a rope taken
from Christmas package, Gust Mel.
son. So years old. hanged himself In
the lobby OF hotel here, while Ave
men stood by waiting for the police to
arrive. Had they taken the initiative
Of cutting him down, thew probably
would have saved his life. police say.
The dead man il said to have been
Respondent. because be vas alone on
Christmas and without funds. He had
brother In Minneapolis and another
in South Dakota. the latter q farmer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
VILLA BAND ONLY TWELVE
MILES FROM JUAREZ. REPORT
Fifteen hundred Bandits Near Amer
can Frontier--Rebets Also Movs
Toward Monterey.

I'll Paso, Texas, Dec 2e While reh.
eli troops are said TO be moving east.
ward from Terreon In the direction
of Monterrey after capturing San
Pedor de Las Colonias with its Car,
rama garrison OF i,1o0 men. another
report to reach the rider credits Gen,
ernl Francisco Mnrguia leading an OK,
petition in person against villa bands
In the region of Minaca, to the west
OF chihuahua City. A rumor also Ia
current In Juarex that about 500 oil
Villas men are near the frontier. IL
miles east OF Juarez.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
SEVERE BLOW ~ RUSSIANS
~ DoBRUDJA-NuMH
MADE PRISONERS.
TWO GERMAN SUBMARINES
SUNK BY ALLIED VESSELS
Won Maekensen Attempts to Drive
Wedge Back Of Russo-Roumanian
Army Retreating Towards Bes-
sarahfa -- Britain Force
Captures Ei Arish.

London, Dec 26.~-Buigarian troops
operating in the D6brudja region were
dealt severe blow In the fighting
when an entire detachment was cut
off by the Russians and driven into
Lake fboIata where numbers were
drowned and many more made pris-
oners
Withdrawal of the Cars troops
along other parts OF the line is admit
ted In Petrograd dispatches
In Northern Dobrudja Won Macken-
sen liz endeavoring to drive a wedge
back of the Russ aomanian army re-
treating towards Bessarabia. Berlin
announces the capture of 900 prisoners.
Increased Activity Along somre.
The military bombardment contin-
ues at various points on the Eastern
front. Berlin reports increased aetiv.
ity, especially In the Somme sector
and on the east bank of the Meuse in
the Verdun region. In Galicia near
the Zlochoff .TarnopoI railroad there
has been a spirited engagement. Der.
lin reports the breaking of the ad'
vanced Russian lines northwest OF
Zalotza. while Petrograd says the Aus
tro-Germans were compelled to re-
tire after occupying some trenches.
British Capture ~ Arish.
Some fighting has taken place in
the Trotus valley on the Moldavian
frontier. FL Arish. 80 miles east OF
the Suez canal in Egypt, has been
captured by British troops. The town
had been occupied for two years by
the Turks, who had built strong en-
trenchments around IL, The defend
ers fed from Ell Arish on the approach
of the British army.
Two u-Boats Are Sunk.
According to reports from German
sources by way of Amsterdam, the Ger
man submarine U-46 has been sunk In
the Bay OF Biscay by Allied nava
forces
The sinking of another submarine
che U-45, Is also chronicled in a Nan
ties dispatch This stbsea boat re
Gently sunk steamers in the Mediter
ranean,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28

New York, Dec. 23.-The stock mar.
ket on Thursday went through what
with a single exception was the most
exciting day in its history President
Wilson's note to the belligerenss. fol.
lowed by Secretary Lansing's first ex.
plansto-y statement OF it's extent,
were the occasion of frenzied selling
which in volume OF scope fairly dwarf,
ed all the operations that followed the
peace proposals from Germany. Prices
were slaughtered to the extent o. s
10 and Is points, and in cns case 80,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
SWITZERLAND BACKS WILSON
Federal Council Declares Meritorious
Personal initiative OF President
VIII Find Mighty Echo.

Wachington, Dee. 26 -~~Switzerland.
In note to all Of the warning pow.
ers. has announced Its support Of
cussion of peace terms.
II declares Ii would consider It.
self happy II 1t could act In any, no
matter how modest a way. for the
impeachment Of the peoples now en-
= gagged In the struggle for lasting
peace
The note WAS sent to the beliiger.
ents yesterday by the Swiss federal
council. and DR.. Paul Ritter. minister
of Switzerland here, presented a copy
of IL to the White House.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
France Wants Lasting Peace.

Paris, Dec, 26, France comedies
With England in Its view of President
Wilson's peace note. The Temps typi.
fed the public view in the follow Ing
comment: The United States must
not forget that we are fighting for
Frances independence. The United
States is suffering from the war b,
the saslt of those who brought /,
about. Their wish for peace Ia respec
table. II was ours 30 months ago!
Now We want victory which render
another aggression impossible
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
ALLIES NOT EXPECTED TO MAKE
EXTENDED ANSWER TO Pro.
posALs RECEIVED FROM
CENTRAL poWE..s.
TO DISCUSS WHOLE PEACE
SUBJECT IN REPLY TO U. S.
Secretary Lanaino's Two Statements,
Which Caused furry After VIII
sons Note Was Dispatched, Are
cablsd Abroad 80 A. To En-
plastic Presidents Attitude.

Washington, Dec 26.~-Nothing of
fetal has come from Europe to show
when the beiIigerents will reply to
President Wilson's note urging dis
cnssion of peace. or what the nature
OF the responses may be. The Lon
don news dispatches indicating an
early reply was unlikely because of
the necessity of consultation between
the Allies agreed with tho view pre-
vailing here.
II In thought here that the Allies
might not make extended answer to
the proposals of the Central powers,
but would deal with the whole peace
subject In their response to the Unit.
ed states.
Apparently the administration, hay
ing dispatched the note and In the In.
terest OF caution having taken steps
TO sec that no misconstruction abroad
was placed on the Presidents purpose,
now Ia carefully watching the expires.
sions OF opinion, particularly In the
British press.
Hostile Views Moderated.
A the attitude of the Teutonio Al
lies had been clearly foreshadowed In
advance and the President. I'm the note,
specifically disciaimed any associa'
ton with that attitude, the interest OF
American officials conferred on the re-
ception OF the note In the Allied eoun.
tries and among the European neu.
trails.
Ii was recalled, az the London dis
patches. most of them hostile. arrived
that similar expressions greeted the
original proposals OF the Central Al
lies. but that the views were moderat
ed In the British press and among the
Allied diplomats here after reflection
and discussion.
Lansina's Statements cabied.
TO preclude any possibility of mis-
construction OF the Presidents pur
poses from the furry of Thursday
caused by Secretary Lansing's tive
statements. both were eabied to Amer
lean diplomats abroad In neutral. ~
well as helligerent countries. 40 they
might be prepared to state correctly
the fTeaiueHth AttitudH toward the
governments to which they are accred
tied. They are intended to offer Of
fetal evidence. Ii il be needed. thai
the Presidents note 10 exactly what
II purports to be on It's face,
The suggestion from London thai
the manner OF replying to the PRIEST
dents note will differ from the form
Of replies to proposals of the German
Allies correspondent with official ex
pectations.
Relations With Germany Improved.
The German view here In that what
ever the reply Of the Allies the rela
tons between Germany and the Unit
cd States will have been immeasurahi,
improved, probably TO the point of as
surfing careful steps by the Berlin gov
eminent TO avoid any such conditions
IA lead up TO "A crisis which threat
ened u break In diplomatic relations
That view which holds the advantag,
Of comfy with the greatest of neutral
will be so foreihiy impressed upon tn
people OF the Central empires that
will not again be endangered,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples.
blackheads, redness and roughness. re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation.
heal red, rough and sore hands al
well as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
YOUTH FOUND GUILTY or
NUMBERING HIS MOTHER
Young Teiper's Iron Nerve 10 Broken
When jury Renders Verdict
After Long Trial.

Buffalo. Dec, 26.-"Guilty of murder
In the second degree" was the verdict
returned hy jury against John Ed.
ward Teiper. charged with having
killed his mother last January. The
Jury deliherated % hours,
The verdict broke the iron nerve of
the young defendant. who. throughout
the long trial. had given no sign OF
emotion.
The sentence prescribed for second
degree murder Is minimum of %
years Imprisonment,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
travelling for Health.

where's Three-Fingered SamF
asked the visitor at Crimson Gulch.
"Travelin' fur his health"
SIS he sickY'
"He isn't. He's got his health now.
But the boys he was playin' cards with
last night say that unless he travels
he's goin' to be in the hospital. An
every time they's a prescription like
that dealt out In a card game it's best
fur a man as values his health to
take It."