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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21
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THE LIFE CLOCK.


There is little mystic clock,
No human eye hath seen;
That beateth on--and beateth on,
From morning until cen.
And when the soul is wrapped in sleep,
And heareth not a sound,
1t ticks and ticks the live-long night,
And never ruuncth down.
wondrous Is the work Of art,
Which knells the passing hour,
But art ne'er formed, nor mind conceived,
The life-clock's magic power.
Nor set in gold, nor decked with gems,
by pride and wealth possessed;
But rich or poor, or high or low,
Each bears it in his breast.
When life's deep stream, mid beds Of flower.
All still and softly glides,
Like the wavelefs step, with gentle beat,
1t warns of passing tides.
When passion nerves the warriors arm;
For deeds Of hate and wrong,
Though needed not the fearful sound,
The kncll is deep aud strong.
When eyes to eyes are gazing son,
Aud tender words are spoken,
Then fast and wild it rattles ON,
As IL with love 'twcre broken
Such is the clock that measures life,
OF flesh and spit blended
And thus twill run within the breast
Till that strange life is ended.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

TABLES TuRNED.--Thc eight hour
rule has two sides to il; aud applies to
women as we'll as men. The following
incident of the new working law will
please somebody, we know: An eight
hour-a-day man, on going home the
other evening for his supper, found his
wife sitting in her best clothes, on the
front steps, reading volume of travels.
I" How is this z" he exclaimed; "where's
my supper r II don't know" replied
the wife. Il began to get breakfast at
six o'clock this morning, and my eight
hours ended at two o'clock this after
noon"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

ETERNAL LEAP -YEAR.-Among the
Cossaeks Of the Ukraine, lean. year Is
eternal. When young woman feels a
tender passion for a young man. she
socks him at Che residence ofhis parents
and addresses him as follows; aThe
goodness | see written in your counte-
nance is sufficient assurance to me
that you are capable of ruling aud loving
wife, and your excellent qualities en-
courage me to hope that you will make
good husband. It is ia this belief
that | have taken the resolution to come
aud beg you, with all due humility, 10
accept me. for your spouse" She then
addresses the father and mother, and
solieits their consent to the marriage.
Il she meets with refusal, she declines
to leave She house, and such conduct i
usually crowned with success. The
parents Of the young man never put the
maidens away, if they still persist ia
their stay, believing that by doing 40
they woald bring down the yenseapc co
Of heaven upon their heads.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

THE HUSBAND. Ladies' sometimes
do not value their husbands as they
ought They not unfrequently learn,
the value OF a good husband for the
first time By the loss of him. Yet the
husband is the very roof tree Of the
house--the corner stone Of the ediiice
the keystone OF the arch called home.
He is the bread-winner Of the family
its defence and its glory-the beginning
and ending Of the golden chain Of life
which surrounds tits CONSIDER, law
giver, and its king. And yet we say
how frail is that life on which so much
depends. How frail is the life Of the
husband and the father When he is
taken away who shall fill his place |?
When he is sick, what gloomy clouds
hover over the housel When he is dead
what darkness, weeping agonyl Theu
poverty, like the murderous assassin !;
breaks in the window--starvation like
a famishiug wolf, howls at the door
Widowbood is too often an associate Of
sack.clcth and ashes. 0rphanhood too
often meaus desolation aud woe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

One Of the important Juveniles who
solicit pennies was asked:
Where is your mother 2"
She answered indiherently, She's
dead"
Have you no father 7"
Yes sir, but he's sick"
What riis him p saasss
He has a sore finger, sir"
Indeed Z"
eyes, sir"
Then why don't he cut 1t of Z"
Please, sir" responded the little
maid, he has not got any money to
buy knife, sir"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

d" Boy, the corn which you are hoe
ing there appears to be quite small
" Yes, sir, We plauted little corn
" But it looks yellow"
g Yes, sir, dad had to goall the way
down to Uncle Mats to get yalIcr corr,
to plant"
81 shouldn't think you would have
more than half a crop"
+" No, sir, we don't expect but half
crop--we plaut on shares.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

A preacher at Akrou, Ohio, who had
become sick of seeing tobacco.spittle on
the floors, announced that hereafter any
young men who eamo With such stuff in-
their mouths we're at liberty to come for
ward and spit in his hat, in preference
to the floor. At the close the sermon
crowd, eoIleced around the minister
to shake hands, when several boys actu-
ally took him at his word, and spit his
hat half full, He says, dam boy, any
way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

A we'll known judge, when he 6rst
came to the bar, was very laundering
speaker. On one occasion when he was
trying a case, involving a right Of prop
perty to q lot Of pigs, be said: Gentle
men Of the jury, there were just twenty
four pigs 10 that drove--just twice as
many as there are in that jury box"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

/" Mamma" said little fellow, whose
mother had forbidden him TO draw
horses and ships on the mahogany side
board with a sharp nail, Mamma,
this amt nice house At Sam Rick
cts, we can cut the sofa and pull out
the hair and ride the shovel and tougs
over the carpet; but here We can't have
any fun at ALL"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

A neighbor Of ours, the other day.
informed his milk1pan that he could
not employ his serriees any longer un-
less he shingled bis cows. He did not
say whether the milk was affected 81
the late heavy rains Or not, but such Is
the natural Inference.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21
The Ear of Dionysius.


In the neighborhood of Syracuse. in
Sicily, is cave of great depth, which
is said to have been built by Dionysius
the Elder, tyrant, or usurper, who
was born about B. c., 430, aud died in
the sixty.third year of his age, and the
thlrty-ninth of his rule. This cave was
two hundred and fifty feet long and
eighteen feet high. 1t was fashioned
in the form Of human car, and the
faintes. sounds were carried from all
parts to central chamber, which cor.
responded TO the tympanum or drum of
the ear. In this remarkable Whispering
gallery Dionysius imprisoned ali who
were the objects Of his suspicious, while
he himself was in tho habit of passing
entire days in the innermost chamber,
listening to the conversation of his
victims, in order that he might ascertain
for himself who were really his enemies.
Ancient writers tell Us that the work.
men who constructed the cavern were
put to death to prevent them from di
vu'ging the use to which it was to be
put, and that whole families we're some.
times confined in it at once. Modern
travellers relate that even at the present
day Notwithstanding the changes which
have been wrought by time, the echo is
such that the tearing of a sheet of paper
ut the entrance can be distinctly heard
IN the remotest part Pieces OF iron
aud lead have been found iu making
excavations, and they are thought to
be the remains of the chains aud sta.
pies by which the prisoners we're con.
lined Otieer Optics .Hagasiae.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

To hortieulturist who advertised Ill
kinds Of seeds and plants wag sent sn
order for one package Of custard pis seed
aud dozen Of miuce pie plants. 1hs
hortieultarist returned twelve hen s1er1
and SNAIL dog
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

At church fair in Kansas City,
set Of bed room furniture was voted 70
a young lady, with the understanding
that. If she was not married 10 year.
the furniture should be returned TO the
church. She is now on the var.pafh,
armed with besdstead.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

QUARRELLING BEFORE PARENrs.-
Quarrelling should be avoided as much
as possible, not only as much as posi-.
bic but should be avoided altogether.
Children rise up before their parents
regardless of respect, using all manner
OF slang words. Brothers and sisters |
have seen and heard quarrelling. YES
hghting like beasts in the presence of
their fathers and mothers. Children
mark my few simple words, mark my
childish advice, never make use Of
harsh words in presence of your parents
or in company with any one. You
should. Love your father aud mother
Why then give way to evil passions 1?
why not make their home happyY why
not comfort them in their old days as
they cared for you in your DAYS Of
childhood Remember BOYS and girls,
remember the tender love Of mother
remember the kindness Of father. re-.
member what your parents have gone
through, what troubles aud trials Won
never will know. Provide then a han
py home for them in their old days
Last, to their interest, SEQ that they are
well cared for, provide for their happi-
ness, both in this world aud in the next.
aud they will never forget you. Quar-,
rel not dear children for il strikes to
their inmost soul, sewers the heart
strings aud divides a tender attachment
which you should always possess.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

A gentleman Standing on the street
observed o lady passing,-who was gotten
up regardless Of expense, and turning
to his friend said, sBy Joye, Charlie,
isn't she splendidly upholstered r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

An editor speaking Of q lafee and i;a<
contemporary. remarked, "thal Il III
flesh was gfaka he munt bo load o{
hay II expect 1 ata Aaid th6 ri
man Hfrom the way re donkeys hroI
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

a word has often proven the ruin Of
vlrtuous soul--a, word thoughtlessly
spoken it may be--but reported BY an
evil mind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

Zeal men and women never sneer at
mechanics and operatives. But self.
styled gentlemen and ladies not unfre.
quently do.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

Why do young ladies' whiten FACES :
= Because they think the powder will
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

"KIss Me-, MAMMA."-aKiss me,
mamma, before | sleep" How simple
a boon yet how soothing to the little
suppliaut is that soft, gentle kiss. The
little head sinks contentedly on the pill
low, for all is peace aud happiness with
in. The bright eyes elose-the rosy
lips part in sweet smile, for the little
heart is reyelliug in the bright and sun
ny dream Of innocence. Yes kiss it,
mamma, for that goodnight kiss will lin.
ger in memory when the giver lies moul-
dering in the silent grave. The memory
of a gentle mothers kiss has cheered
many lonely wanderers pilgrimage aud
has been the beacon light to llumine his
desolate heart; for, remember, life has
many stormy billow to crop, rugged
path to climb, with thorns to pierce,
and we know not what is. in store for
the little one so sweetly slumbering with
no worldly care to disturb its peaceful
dreams. The parched aud fevered lip
will become dewy again as recollection
bears to the sufferers couch mother s
love-a mothers kiss. Then kiss your
little ones ere they sleep-there is a
magic power in that kiss that will en-
dure even TO the end Of life.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

Speaking without thinking is shoot.
ing without taking aim.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-21

The person who taxes our ineenui-
ty' is a revenue officer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20

When a female is in trouble, or afflicted
with disease, as weakness of the back and
limbs, pain in the head, dimncss of sight,
loss OF muscular power, palpitatiOn of the
heart, irrtabillty, nervousness, extreme urin-
airy difficulties, arrangement of digestive func-
tons, general debility, vaginits, all diseases of
the womb, hystcria, st.rility and all other
diseases peculiar to females, she should go or
write at once to the celebrated female doctor
w. X. Dohcrty. at his cdical Institute, and
consult him about her troubles and disease
The Doctor is e!'ecting more cures than any
other Physician in the State of California
Let no false dclicacy prevent yon, but apply
Immediately and save Yourself from painful
sHlfcringS and premature death. Married La
d cs, whose delicate health or o.hcl circum-
stances prevent an increase in their families
should write or call at DR.. W. X. Dohcrty's
Medical Institute. and they will receive every
possible relief and help. The doctors office,
are so arranged that he can be consulted with.
out fear of observation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
To COrreSNONdentS.

Patients fmale or fcmale) residing in any
part of the State, however distant, who may
desire the opinion AMI advice of DR.. Dohcrty
in their respective cases, aud who think prop
cr to submit II written statement of such, in
preference to holding personal interview, are
respectfully 'assured that their communications
will be held most sacred and confidential
Ii the case be fully and cnndid'y described
personal communication will be unnecessary
AS instructions for diet, regimen, and the gen
eral treatment of the case itself. including HE
remcdicS) will he forwarded without delay
and in snch n manner as to convey no idea OF
the purport of the letter or parcel so transmit
ted.
CONSULTATIONS by letter or otherwiscFREE
Permanent cure guaranteed, or no pay. Al
dress,
". X. DOlIERTY, Nd
San Francisco CAL.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
To the Afflicted

DR.. W. X. DUllERTY returns his sincere
thanks to his numerous patients for their pat
ronagc, and would take this opportunity to
remind them that he continues to consult at
his Institute for the cure of Chronic Diseases of
the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and
Genito-C rinary Organs, and all Private Dis
eases, viz /; Syphilis mall its forms and stages ;
Seminal Weakness, and all the horrid conse-
qucnces ofselt-abuse; GonorrhTa, elect, Strict
ures, Nocturnal and Diurnal Emissions, Sex
ual Debility, Diseases of the back and Lons
Inflammation of the bladder and Kidneys, etc,
and he hopes his long experience and success
full practice will continue to insure him n share
of public patronage. by his practice of many
years in Europe and the United States, he is
enabled to apply the most efficient and sue
= essful remedies against diseases of all kinds
Tie nsesno mercury, charges moderate, treats
his patients in II correct and honorable way,
and has references of u2qncstionable vcracity
from men Of known responsibility and high
standing in society. All parties consulting
him BY lctte: or otherwise, will receive the
hest and gcntlest treatment, aud implicit
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
RRl.WPT TREATMENT


IF you are suffering Or have suffered, from
Il involuntary discharges, what effect does it.
produce upon your general health? Do YOU
feel weak, debiltated, easily tired -? Does Il.
little extra eXr,ion canse palpitation of the
heart? Does yourl or urinary organs, or your
kidneys frequently get out of order? Is your
urine sometimes thick, milky or hocky, or is
it ropy on settling? Or does thick scum
rise to the top? Or is a sedin ent at the bot
tom after it has stood awhile? Do you have
spells of short breathing dyspepsia? Are
your bowels constipated ? Do you have spells
of fainting, or rushcs of blood to the head Is
your memory impaired? Is your mind con-
stantly dwelling on this subject? Do you fee,
dull, listlcss, moping, tired of company, of
life? Do you wish to be left alone to get
away from everybody? Does any little thing
make yon start or jump? Is your sleep broken
or restless? Is the lustre of your eye rs bril-
liant? The bloom on your eye as bright? Do
YOU enjoy yourself in society MS well? Do you
pursue your business with Il, same encrgyp
Do you feel as much confidence in yourself?
Are your spirits dull and tagging, given to
fits of melancholy? Ifso do no, lay it to your
liver or dyspepsia Have you restless nights?
Yourback weak, your knees weak, ana have but
little appetite, and you attribute this to dys-
pcpsa, or liver complaint?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
PAPER Observation-Disclosures an anna.

PAPER Observation-Disclosures an anna
teur attempts this kind of domestic deco
ration, it is desirable that he should at
tend to the following instructions, other
wise the work, when finished, will show
blcmishes and stains: First pumicc-stone
the wall to remove all irregularities of sur
face; then wash over with size, about one
pint of glue to gallon of water, and
when dry the wall is ready to receive the
paper. The paste should be well-boiled
and then passed through hair sieve to
extract the lumps.-a fruitful source Of
stains. If the walls are inclined to show
damp, add little corrosive sub'imate to
the paste to prevent mildew forming on
the surface of the paper. The most i'm
portant matter is to allow the paper to re-
main pasted for about ten minutes before
hanging, in order, that it may be we'll
stretched before being placed on the wall
Stout paper hanging, such as the . flocks,'
ETC., require longer time. If these
directions are attended to, the thinnest
paper will hang without a crease or the
Objectionable water.s.ains which charac-
terize bad Observation-Disclosures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
PRO- PECTUS
OF THE
OREGON HERALD,

The OREGON HERALD, under the present
management, will be a thoroughly Democratic
paper, and, in addition, will answer the de-
mand for Il journal of commerce which has
long been felt, both by the merchants of Port-
land and the people of Orcgron outside the
Metropolis. We have expended two thousand
dollars in improving the typographical appear
ancc of the HERALD and establishing f.cili-
ties for obtaining news, and the salaries of en-
ira reporters and paid correspondents, will
amount to that sum per annum. Starting
out on completely Independent basis, SO far
as pecunary matters can effect us, we ask the
people to patronize us, not as a bonus to sup
port party organ, but as business men who
propose to furnish goods of the full value of
the price charged. If any man thinks our pa
per not up to the requirements of the times,
and says he can secure better journals from
other q'.arters, we say to him, do so, by all
MEANS and we will get along without your aid.
We are not pensioners on the bounty of the
public any more than the wholesale merchant
who supplies articles in demand at fair price,
anil pays his way as he goes, rendering bcne-
fits to others in return for benefits receive, as
sociology requires. Under these circumstan-
ces we offer our paper for sale. and our friends
are requested to aid in obtaining subscribers.
The HERALD, having large constantly in
increasing circulation, is valuable medium
for advertisers.
THE DAILY HERALD......Is published
EVERY M~RNIyc, Monday excepted. and de-
livered to subscribers in the city at Thirty
Seven and IL Half Cents per Week. payable to
the Carriers; single copies, Ten Cents. Mail
subscribers, Ten Dollars per annum, in adj
vance, for Six Months, Six Dollars; Three
Months, Three dollars.
TIE WEEKLY IERALD......Is published
on SATURDAY MORNING, and furnished to sub
scribcrs at Three Dollars per annum, in adj
vance; for Six Months, Two Dollars Three
Months, One Dollar; Single copies, Ten Cents.
All subscription discontinued at end oftime
paid for, unless renewed.
Z. PATTERSON & CO.,
Publishers and Proprietors.
C. W. LOWE, Agent, Olympir.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20

ONIONS FOR PoULTRY.-It is a we'll
known fact to many owners Of poultry that
the occasional use ofonions, mixed and fed
to poultry with their other food, is one of
the best ways of keeping yard of poultry
in health. 1t has not received the con-
sideration, however, its merits really de.
mand. I am we'll satisfied that the use of
this vegetable would prevent three, fourths
of the disease that poultry.yard is SUBJ
ject to. Not that it is cure-all after
disease has once secured hold, but l
know that have cured cases of most Sc
we're Group by its use after standard RENE
dies had failed. became convinced that
if any article like this would cure, the oc.
casional use of it would be preventative,
aud such have found it to be, not only in
Group, but in all those diseases that poultry
are liable to under carelessuess and mis-
management. Fowls will readily eat it if
it is sliced fine and mixed with their food.
Give it as often as once a week ,-oftener if
you choose,-it will do them good. Make
trial of this vegetable, and you will know
for certainty how to appreciate it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20

TOMATO JAM.-Peel and seed the toma.
toes. For every pound of fruit allow a
pound Of sugar and two lemons. The
lemons should be boiled till soft, the seeds
removed, the skin and pulp mashed fine
and added to the tomatoes. Stir constant.
ly while boiling until the jam is perfectly
smooth and quite thick, then put in jelly
glasses or jars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
SperR,atOrrlrOCI.

DIR. DOl!ERTY has Just published an i'm
portant pamphlet embodying his own views
and experiences in relation to Impotence or
Nirilitv; being short Treatise On Spcrma-
torrhoca or Seminal Weakness, Nervous and
Physical Debility consequent on this affection
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs.
This little work contains information of the
utmost value to all, whether married or single
and will be sent FREE by mail on receipt OF
Six CENTS in postage stamps for return postage
Address W. X. DOHERTY. u.
San Francisco. Cal.
October J. 1861 4Stf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20

- To make fg-pudding, take half a
pound of best figs, washed and chopped
fine, two tea-cups of grated bread, half cup
Of sweet cream, half cup of white sugar,
and one cup of new milk Mix the bread
and cream, add the figs, then the sugar,
and, lastly, the milk. Pour the mixture
into mould, and boil four hours. Eat
with liquid sauce.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20

AN EXCELLENT RICE PUDDING
the rice and add it to the milk cold, and
bake. The secret of having it nice con-
sists in its being taken out Of the oven be-
fore the milk is taken away. 1t should be
creamy in consistency, and when cool it is
better than pudding made with eggs, as
there is no watery whey. Essence of lem.
on or raisins are an improvement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
NlA \oW N~ev V\NlWN,

that those boil. dcfi0nt, energetic, rcrscycrirg
successful business men, are always those
whose gcneratitc organs are in perfect health !?
You never hear such men complain OF being
melancholy, OF nervousness, or ralpitation of
the heart? They are never afraid they cannot
succeed in business they don't become sal
and discouraged; they are alwars polite and
pleasant in the company OF Ia les, and look
YOU right in the fnce--nonc OF your downcass
looks or other meanucss about them. | do
not mean those III, keep the organs inflated
by running to excess. These will not only