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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

In Dresden there is an iron egg, the
history Of which is something like this
A young Prince sent this iron egg to a
lady to whcmc he was betrothed. She
received il in her hands and looked at
It with disdain. In her Indignation
that he should send her such eiff, she
cast il to the earth When il touched
the ground spring, cunningly hidden
in the egg, opened. and silver yolk
rolled out. She touched a secret spring
in the yolk, aud golden chicken was
revealed she touched spring 10 the
chicken, and crown was found within !;
shc touched a spring in the crown, and
within il was found diamond wedding
ring. There is moral to this story,
and that is, It viii not do to trust aout.
ward appearances
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
Statistics show dat Eogl,nd AZ,

Statistics show that England alone
consumes every year at least 1000 tons
Of bccswax, valued at 81, 100, 900 With
gold at 13l, the best bright pressed vel
low American beeswax is now selling 10
England at As to5l cents pound Wax
candles are used extensively 10 the royal
palaces Of Europe, and in one palace
alone il is said that 10000 wax candles
are burned every night. The method
Of lighting this large number Of candles
instantaneously is to connect the wicks
BY an infammable and scented thread
Of gun cotton. On touching the end Of
the thread with a torch, the fame flashes
like lightning round tho connected can
dies, an agrecably odor is emitted, aud
the apartments are Illuminated and per-
fumed as if by magic.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
A Country Without Trees.

Tho New York San thinks there is
danger that before many years have
passed the United States win become q
country without trees. Aud this proba.
bility is danger in the full sense of
the word, for ircelcss country is the
equivalent Of an arid desert land. in
which agriculture is an impossbility.
The editor goes on to say:
Throughout the Union timber is
being cut in ordcrto supply the enormous
demand, without any regard to the ef.
feet ofthus denudibg the country. This
is particularly true Of the Atlantic
States. AS trees disappear, especially
from the heads Of the great water
courses, whence much Of our lumber
comes, the rivers lessen in volume, the
annual fall Of rain throughout the
cleared district diminishes, and as
consequence the agricultural product is
reduced. Perfectly accurate statistics
show such results as these in European
countries, from large portions Of which
the standing wood has been swept away.
Should the destruction Of timber In
this country continue with its present
rapidity, aud no provision be made for
the planting Of forests to replace the
loss, oil the States will probably become
raiDlcsa region ike Arizona, where
crops can be grown only by the aid of
expensive artificial irrigation Of the
soil. The present consumption Of wood
in the United States is enormous. One
hundred and fifty thousand acres Of. the
best timber is cut every year to supply
the demand for railway sleepers alone,
For railroad buildings, repairs and cars,
the annual expenditure in wood is
thirty-eight millions Of dollars. Ia a
single year the locomotives in the Uni
ted States consume filty.six millions Of
dollars worth of wood. There are ia
the who country more than four hun
dred thousand artisans in wood; and If
the value Of their labor is one thousand
dollars year, the wood industry of the
country represents an amount OF nearly
five hundred millions OF dollars per an.
mum. twill be seen, therefore, how
extensive are the interests dependent
upon the production Of lumber. Prob
ably laws will have eventually 10 be
enacted by the State Legislatures to
prevent such destruction Of the forests
as will be likely to result in natural IN.
jury to the country; aud it may be
necessary to encourage the planting Of
forests to meet the demands Of the
future"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
miscellaneous.
Selections for Newspapers.

Most people think the selection Of
suitable matter for a newspaper the
easiest part Of the business. How great
an error. To look orcr ard over filiy
exchange papers daily, flom which to
select enough for one, especially when
the question is not what shall, but what
shall not be selected, is not a very easy
task. lfevery person who reads news.
paper could have edited ii, we should
have less complaints, Not unfroqueutly
il is the case that an editor looks over
all his exchange papers for something
interesting. aud finds absolute nothing
Every paper is dricr thanh contribution
box and yet something must be had.
his paper must be out with something
in it, aud he does the best he can. TO
an editor who has the least care in what
he selects, the writing he has TODD is the
easiest part OF his labor Every subscri
Der thinks the paper is printed for his
own benefit, and il there is nothing that
suits him, it must bet is good for
nothing. As many Subscribers as an
editor has, so many tastes he has to con-
suit. Ono wants something very smart
and something sound One likes anec-
dotes, fun and froiic, and his next door
peighbor wonders that man Of sense
will put such stuff in his paper Some.
thing spicy comes out, and the editor is
blackguard. Next comes something
argumeDtative, and the editor is dull
fool Audso, between them all, the poor
fellow gets the worst oft. They never
reflect what docs not please them will
please another man; but they insist that
if the paper does not suitthem it is good
for nothing, aud stop taking il immedis
aiely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

Plat Is made from wheat straw, aud
the origin Of is introduction in the
British isles IS traced to Mary Queen Of
Scots, who, when travelling ii Lorraine,
having seen women and children plat.
ing straw and making Il into hats, Is.
tablishod some Of these plaitcrs in Scot
land, where they practiced and taught
their artsbut were removed BY james
l., on becoming king Of England, TO
Luton, for the reason, it is supposed,
that he bad ascertained that the straw
grown in that part Of Bedfordshirc was
the best adapted for the purposes Of
Plating
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
Select Storu.
SAVED FROM DISGRACE.


SLEIGH RIDE EXTRAORDINARY, AND WHAT
CANE OF IT.
Jonas Blenchford, with coat, hat and
gloves already on, heard the iiukle of
the sleigh bells, and arose to go down,
but when he reached the door, he felt
light touch upon his arm, and heard the
well.known voice of his daughter.
"Pa, may 90 r.
"But ! am only going to the bank,
Grace"
"Aiter that, father. Twill 90 there
and wait for you. II win not take me
five minutes to get ready"
"Well--well BE spry, and I'll watt"
said the old gentleman, quite merrily,
and Ill give you such sleigh ride as
you never had bciore--o sleigh ride &c.
traorofaary. You know | have the
black before the cutter"
$50 much the better" said Grace
and she ran away to dress, little dream.
ing how well the promise would be kept.
John Normandy stood by the window
looking out upon the busy street, ever
and anon glancing ut his watch, as
though impatient for the time to pass.
And indeed hewas. He had no thoughts
Tor what was passing in the street be.
low. He saw Jonas Blenchford aud his
daughte. as they drove up to the bank,
but forgot them the moment they passed
FROM sight within the entrance He
had weighty thoughts upon his mind,
that could not BIO cast aside by any or.
binary occurrence.
lie was somewhat about thirty years
of age, tall, erect, digni6ed, aud very
plnin of feature. He had battled with
discouragemcuts aud poverty until his
very face bore marks Of the terrible
struggles, but he had conquered. His
motto had ever been, Onward and up
ward aud, never finching, never Civ
ing way, he had ut last become cashier
OF the bank Of F., position both
honorable and lucrative.
Only twelvemonth had he held the
position, but in that short time he had
won the confidence Of the officers of the
bank, the regard Of his fellow employ.
ees, and was generally liked by those
doing business with him.
Still he was unsocial. He lived life
Of his own. He asked no companions
wanted none. When the bank closed
for the day, he hurried away to his lodg.
ings, and was seen no more until the
hour Of business on the following day.
Business was his only pleasure. He
talked little--worked much; he was a
poor companion, but true friend,
He merely turned his head when the
president aud his daughter entered the
bank, and then went back to his think
ing; but Blonchford seemed disposed
to modest him.
"Day-dreamiug, Normandy ~
u have encountered SO much reality
that there is but little Of the imaginary
left said he, turning toward thom,
half reluctantly.
"Oh, fel Normandy. Not quite
thirty, should judge, aud settling down
into an older man than am What
are you thinking abouty II must not
be- Grace, can you do anything 10 show
this practical old gentleman the error
ofhis ways? III leave you with him,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

Small Jumps of Ice swallowed whole
win often check acute stomach inaam-
nations, and will prevent nausea IL heat
Is applied outside at the same time.
Pounded ice, applied to the spine, IS
said 20 cure sca.sickness A Bit Of ioe
will help diptheria and all throat com.
plaints. Great quantities cf icoswater
are now given 10 feyers, and plenty Of
i taken just before going to bed, will
bring on prcfuae perspiralion, If that Is
desired Ice water IL now recommend
cd and used as cure for dyspepsia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
CIRCUIT & REIFSNIDER,

ATTORNEYSATLAW AND SOIL
CITORS IN CH1NCERY,
WESTMINSTER, Mn.
WE have formed copartnership in the
wv practice Of Law in the Courts of
Carroll and Howard Counties, and will
promptly attend to all hnsiness entrusted to
our care. Particular attention paid to Col.
aeaions and procuring DEGREES for the sale
of Real Estate.
Also, Applications filed for Back Pay and
Bounty due heirs of deceased soldiers.
Office adjoining the residence of CHAs. 7.
RIIFsyIDER. noS0-G
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

ss6oing-it,bliudV i the name of
game recently played At reiigioas fair
ia the West: A fowl Is suspended toa
rope stretched between two posts. ten
or twelve feet apart. aud al height 4
little above d mans head Tho com.
petitors are blindfoded a. short dis
lance from Tho fowl, and affer being
Turned around several times, are allow.
Cd 70 80 ono at . time, sword IA hand,
II the direction they think the prize i
suspended, 70 cut i down If they Gun.
Not one inn hundred went anywhere
near the fowl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
r. b. NORMENT.
Attorney at Law,

"AVING located in the City of westmin-
III ster, Office on Main, Street, two doors
west Of Court, respectfully informs the citizens
of Carroll, and adjoining counties, that he will
give prompt attention TO all business entrusted
70 him, both before the Courts OF this State and
Washington d. @.
Practices In the Courts Of Bankruptcy.
REFERENCES.
Rev. J. 7. Ward aud john Smith, Esq.,
Westminster.
Charles Abbott, Esq. and DR.. Thomas Fei-
hour, baltimore.
, Samuel Norment, Esq. and J. D. Ward,
Washington, d. G.
h. Y. ". Hurley, ESQ.,, Register in Bank
tuptcy, Frederick CITY. Md. novl4-lY
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
Or. LEONARD zEPP.

HAVING located at the East End OF
III Westminster, offers his professional
services to the public. When not engaged
may be found at his Office or residence,
one door west Of Stansbury's Hotel.
may 6,--6m t.g
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
ABNER NEAL,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND ATToR.
NEY.AT.LAw.
Office at the Court House.
TIE will attend especially TO obtaining De-
ceased persons &c. Deeds, Wills and all
instruments Of Writing prepared. Charges
moderate. dec5-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
Or. ]. II. BilIingsIea

rs still actively engaged in the Practice
u Of Medicine. x
sT 0fiee and Residence at John L.
Reifsnider's aug left
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

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DIVIDES ,ie Tartar ifom Tue tninese
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25

i " DANIEL s, cooNAN has: re.
~. moseo Ms Office and residence. one
ErS w w. o. Y. zacharias' Hotel, West
'ss'mins'er july .
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
A. d. SCHAETFER,
Attorney at Law and So
HECTOR I'm Chancery.

WESTMINSTER, MD.
Office ON Main Street a few doors East oil
Court Street. Can be consulted in the
German language. All claims against the
United States and State, for Pensions, Back
Pay and Bounties, promptly collected.
dec5 If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-11-25
MAULSBY & ROBERTS,
ATTORNE vs. ATLAW AND SOL EDITORS
IN CHANCERY.

Having associated themselves IN the prnc.
tice Of Law in Carroll county, they will at
tend promptly and carefully to all business
entrusted TO their charge. Mr.. Maulsby
will visit Westminster whenever business
requires it. Office directly opposite Court
House. jan4-ly
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
I'Barrettsp has become Q staple.
Cool Assurance.


A strange negro, evidently with felo-
NOUS intent, entered the store room Of
Louis Herbert, night before last, and
was there when q gentleman, returning
from the cars ct o'clock In the morning,
Knocked at the door for admission. The
negro thinking precipitous flight might
be attended by.unpleasant consequences,
put on . fkcs Of assurance thatwould have
done credit to the moot expert crib-crack.
er Of Paducah. He turned on full
bead Of gas, opened the door and
admitted II the gentleman, and
actually sold him two glas.
ses of beer! The gentleman believing
the negro to be an attache OF the es-
tabljshment, paid for his beer, and pro
esedsd homeward. Hearing mention
made the next day Of q singular dis.
placement OF articles In the saloon du.
ring the night, he disclosed the particu-
lars OF his transaction with the negro,
and then learned for the first time that
the darkey had assumed the role Of PRO.
prietor" TO mask his designs, which were,
most likely, burglarious.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
PR OCLAMATION BY THE MA YOR
Unmuzzled Dogs 20 be Killed after
Saturday Noon.

The Select Council OF the City Of Cairo
believing the measure Necessary TO
public safety, have ordered that the
mayor issue his proclamation to the
effect that all dogs found running at large
in the City Of Cairo, uDprovided with a
secure and sufficient muzzle shall I'm
mediately be killed.
Therefore, ], John II. Oberly,
Mayor Of the City Of Cairo, In pursuance
Of authority vested in me by the
ordinances OF the city, do pro-
claim and direct that, on aud after
the hour OF IL o'clock, noon, OF Saturday,
May 18th, 1859, until further orders shall
be given, all unmuzzled dogs found run.
ming at large within the city Of Cairo,
shall be killed; and the marshal of Cairo
and the day policemen are hereby charg-
ed with the duty Of carrying this procls-
lnalivu into effect.
Done At my ofiice, in the city of Cairo,
this, 18th day Of May, A. ID. 1869. u.
81 gJoHN H. OBERLY, Mayor.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
Coz. n.s,. Inquest

i. Corcoran, coroner, was called to
hold an inquest over the body of John
Humes, who was accidentally killed on
board the steamer Stella this morning,
and calling jury, Instituted the need
full inquiry. The jury rendered ver-
dict to the eject that tho deceased came
TO his death by being caught by the pitt
man Of said boat, the killing being pure
ly accidental. Mr.. james Ryan was
sworn a. foreman of the jury. ,,,l
Coroner Corcoran speaks Of the con-
duct OF the captain Of the stella I'm terms
OF the highest praise, one Of his acts Of
generous kindness being the purchase Of
metallic case for the body, that 1t might
he conveyed 10 the widowed mother,
who resides fn Louisville.
- - =
Premium CINCINNATI Lager Beer Mt
Louis Herbert's, may12.lw
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13

At a meeting OF the Cairo Topographic
al Union, held on the 9th inst, Mr.. John
II. Oberly was elected president Of the
Union for the ensuing year, and also as
delegate 10 the National Typographical
Convention to be held In Albany, New
York, on the first Monday In June next.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
Read the card Of r. Vincent, an old

Reau the caTu OF r. NiDcent, an oiu
and substantial grocer, who has for many
years maintained one OF the largest
grocery establishments in Cairo. He
sells lime in bulk, plaster paris,
cement, hair, besides everything in the
eating line for which there is demand
or an appetite.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
SHOCKING oACCIDENT.
A NAN SLOWLY CrasAsA % Dssss.,

While the stern. W heel tow boat Stella
was lying mt our wharf this morning,
John Humes, Of Louisville, Ky, and
another man, approached her stern In a
skifY, stopping at the wheel, by the d..
rection Of the mate, 20 attach q line to
one Of the wheel arms. This job accom-
pIIshed, Humes attempted to crawl up
between the pittman and the fan.tsil;
but at the moment about half his body
had passed through, the wheel com men.
csd revolution, the pittman slowly, but
with q giants strength, closing upon the
body Of the poor man. like the blade Of
an immense pair ofshesrs. crushing hesh
and bones a. 1t closed upon him, until
the wheel caught upon the center, aud,
Of course. stopped. In this excruciatIng
and horrible condition Hum.s was, sus-
pended, his hips abdomen pressed
and crushed into a. space of
three or, four inches. With all
his faculties about him, tho suffering
man screamed to the engineer TO "back"
and relieve him; not 10 90 ahead, for
the worst had not yet been reached. But,
as stated the wheel had, stopped upon
the center and could not be forced into q
backward revolution. In this situation
OF affairs the only thing that could be
done was done. Steam was applied, the
wheel made its forward revolution, stil
further crushing, msngling and grind
Ing the wretched sufferer. until cSm-
plete revolution loosened the terrible
grip OF the iron and ltinberA apOn his
body, and let him dsOpinto the river be-
low. BALL living. tbeixpundsdnan was
picked up by parties In skiff, but by
the time he reached the boat, death
came and relieved him of hts sufverings
-. Hughes was q man about sshiry five
years Of age, and was serving on the
Stella as a deekhsad ptHe has widow
mother living In Iouisviile, toI y hich
point his remains, preserved In 3 METAL
lie case, were conveyed..N~
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13

Y = fVSpVNTr1
Cairo. m, Nay II, isso.
Pressnt-Mayor Obefiy sSdV Cornell.
man Barclay, Jorgsnson, Martin and
WllMaGabon. S49Hk wrek-,ctes
x On uACtIon oftOpupcilnAR Jqsgensen.
tAs.ssAAlng ostbea ninutss q the last
dispensed with.
stated and intervening meetings were
The CIssk read an ordinance entitled
an ordinance, stp amend an ordinance
No. 81, in relation to dealers IN second
handed goods, this being the second
reading of the ordinance. Having
passed tbs Board 81 AIdermen on
motion OF Councilmsn Jofgenson The
ordinance wa adopted, BY the following
vote viz: ''a'"fi y
es--Barclay, Jorgsnson, Martin and
williamson
Nays--None. a.g
The committee on claims reported the
following bills with the commentator
that they be allowed, and on motion OF
Councilman Barclay, the recommends
ton was concurred In and the bills al
lowed by the following vote viz:
Ayes-Barclay, Jorgenson, Martin and
williamson.
Nays-NOne.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-13
m,,cn Cows for sale

Ten head Of fine milch cows for sale
at private sale on reasonable terms. Call
at the yard, corner Of 4th street and
Commercial avenue. It,