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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-11-10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, two teacups
of molasses, one of butter, two teaspoonsful
of ginger, one even full of bicarbonate of So
da, one teacup of warm water -four enough
to make soft dough. After placed in the
bake tin, -four your hands to pat it into
shape, and with knife cross-cut the top in
to square or diamonds. Bake until "done."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-11-10

SIMPLE REMEDY FOR CRoUp.--A lady
correspondent says the following is an effec.
tive remedy for Group: Half a teaspoonful
Of pulverized alum in little molasses 1t
is simple remedy. one almost always at
hand, and one dose seldom fails to give re.
lief. If it should, repeat it after one hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-11-10

FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Madeira. Sherry. Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, Rum, ALE, PORTER dc.
ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &c. &c.
All ofwhich will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer
mar4-3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
MONEY CANNOT BUY 1T,
For Sight Is Priceless!


WE now offer Glass to the public
w which is proholhced by the most
celebrated opticians 81 the world to be the
most perfect, natural artificial help to the
human eye ever known.
They are ground under our own supervi q.
sion, at our own mandatory in New Haven.
and are so constructed that the core or
centre Of the tense comes directly in front
OF the eye, producing a clear and distinct
vision, as in the natural healthy sight, and
prevents all unpleasant sensations, such as
gEmmerinsa and waveris & of sight, dizziness,
&c, peculiar to ali others in use.
These Glasses are manufac ured from mi
mute crystal pebbles, melted together, and
derive their name, Diamond on account
OF their hardness and brilliancy.
These Glasses are mounted in the finest
manner, at our own mandatory, in all
styles of Gold, Silver, Steel, Rubber, and
Shell Frames, of the best quality.
Their durability cannot be surpassed, and
their finish is such as will suit the mos t
fastidious.
None genuine unless bearing our trade
mark, stamped on every frame.
Manufactured by J. Z. SPENCER & Co.,
Practical Opticians, New York.
For Sale only by
WIN. MOORE,
Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, &C., &c, Westminster, Nd.
sep % If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
Ait aud aun,ar.

A countryman took his seat at a
tavern table, opposite to gentleman
who was INDUCING in a bottle of wine.
Surprising the wine to be common pro-
perry our unsophisticated country friend
helped himself to it with the gentle
mans glass. .That's cool" exclaimed
the owner of the wine, Indignantly,
"Yes," replied the other; II should
think there was ice 10 it,"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
THE MARYLAND
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
All POLICIES EoNFoREElr4BLE.
Dipidsnds AnnnaRy otter he first Year.
or BALTIMORE, NO, 10 SOUTH ST.

Dividends AnnuaRy after he first Year.
TINE advan tages Of Life Insurance are so
| manifold and manifest that general inquiry
is made concerning ii. All good men wish to
provide for those dependant upon them. Pro-
vision to be certain must be immediate. The
only immediate provision is by Life Insurance.
great and important question Is, where shall
| insure Reason, self-respect self-interest,
the laws of trade and commerce that govern
thrifty and intelligent people indicate that a
man should insure at home, where be lives,
makes his money, pays his taxes and expects
to leave his property and his family. II is as
humiliating as 1t is ruinons Tor US to send mil
lions of dollars out Of our State annually for
Life Insurance that should be kept at home.
Money in Maryland is scarce, Interest high, and
property low, because We are sending so much
Of 1t away. There is certainly no necessity
for this, because equal intelligence and equal
morals will make Savings Banks, Life and Fire
Insurance Companies, Lawyers, Doctors, Mer-
chants, or anything else, Acre equal to those in
other States. II is an axiom that in all kinds
Of business danger, difficulty and loss increases
in ratio Of distance. Recent experience proves
clearly that it is safer and better'in both Life
aud Fire 10 DO insured at home. Ii is a poor
compliment to our Citizens and State and in
bad taste TO depreciate our own institutions
and indirectly depreciate those who control
them.
Fortunately for our State prosperity, the
people are beginning to sec this. Our last
January report to the Comptroller Of the
State was so satisfactory and gratifying as to
call forth editorial Communications from the
principal papers in Baltimore.
Few companies are in as good condition as
the Maryland, and as IL is ours and keeps the
capital in our own State deserves your Coop
Grafton and patronage. In amatter Of so great
Importance persons should inform themselves
well before they act
BoARD or Decentralization Easter,
Allen A. Chapman, George p, Thomas. Hugh
Sisson, Hiram Woods, Geo. II. Miller Thomas
Cassard, VIM. Deyries, Charles Webb.
GEORGE p. THOMAS,
President.
E5- Refers to Hon. Judges Mausby and
Hayden, Col. J. D. Boyle, J. l.. Reiisnider,
DR.: J. W. Herring, and Physicians generally.
An active Agent for Carroll county wanted.
A. J. MYERS,
ap T-ly State Agent
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

u A Fenian across the Atlantic was
called on for a toast He gave the
following:
~All hail the American aigiei
Proud bird offreedom ali hail I
Phe fowl that none can invaigle,
Or put salt ON his beautiful tall"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
al know what vour beau's horses

II know what your beau's horses
name is" said lutte boy to his grown
up sister, the other morning: ats
Damye." Hush, Eddie" said the
mortified sister. that Is ''naughty word"
swell, | don't care if 'tis,' said the
juvenile, that's his name, Zoos last
night | was outside the fence when he
stopped at the front gate, and / heard
him lay, whoa, Damye !"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

a correspondent at New England
camp meeting writes that young man
asked the prayers of the assembly be.
cause he ''could not sit down to a meal
without eating three times as much as
he ought
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A stranger meeting a man in the
streets of Boston, few days since.
roughly accosted him with, "Here, |
want togo to the fremont House p
The deliberate reply was, "Well, you
eau GO, II you wout-be gone long"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A curate having been overhauled by
his bishop for attending ball, the for
mer replied, my lord, I wore mask I"
"ob, wellw returned the bishop, "that
puts new face on the affair"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

Josh Billings says that large poll
cy OF life insurance doesn't exactly
make mems corpse smile at his widow,
but It helps amazingly to get another
to do IL for him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A young man generally gives lock
of his hair to his sweetheart before he
marries her, After marriage she some.
times helps herself, and don't use
scissors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
Dental Notice.

nR. GEO. S. FOUKE, Dentist, offers hi,
i services at his Office,
Westminster-every Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday.
Emmittsburg--Fourth Wednesday Afternoon
till Thursday Afternoon.
Meehanicstown-FOurthT Thursday Afternoon
and Friday.
Rocky Rihge-Fisst Wednesday Afternoon
Double Pipe Creek-First Thursday.
Middleburg-First Friday.
Second Wednesday Afternoon.
fancy town-Second Thursday Afternoon 4
Friday.
Union Bridge-Third Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday Forenoon.
New Windsor-Third Thursday Afternoon
and Friday Forenoon. feb %.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

An Irishman who had blistered his
fingers BY endeavoring to pull on a pair
Of boots, exclaimed: Il behave I shall
niver get thin on until wear thin a
day or two"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
Western Maryland College,
FoR
STUDENTS OF BOTH SEXES,
DISTINCT DEPARTMENTS.
Incorporated by Act Of General Assembly,
Narck, 1868

| THIS Institution Is eligibly located in the
beautiful and aourishing city of westmin-
ster, in Carroll county, on the line of the West
ern Maryland Railroad, about midway between
the cities OF Baltimore and HagerStown.
II Is under the special patronage Of the
Maryland Annual Conference Of the Methodist
Protestant Church, but is strictly free from
any sectarianism, either in its course of study
or rules Of discipline.
Male and female students reeite in separate
classes, but all have the advantage of instruc-
ton from every Professor having charge of
the studies pursued.
The .Sepenh Semi. Auaual Session
Win commence on Tuesday, September 18th,
1871, and close on Friday, January 26th, 1872,
embracing 81 weeks, exclusive of the holidays
at Christmas.
Faculty of Instructors.
Rev. J. 7. WARN, D. D., Prineipal-Profes-
sor Of Moral and Mental Science.
RKv. JAMES X. NICHOLS, d. D., Vics- Princi-
p0t-Professor Of Bellies Lettres, and Principal
Of Preparatory Department
II. l.. BRooKErr, A. M.-Professor Of Physi-
cal Science and Modern Languages.
REv. JAMES W. RgEss, A. M.-Professor OF
Ancient Languages and Literature.
Thomas A. GArcH, A. M.-Professor Of Math-
ematics.
REv. AUGUSTUS wkBsrER, D. D,-Professor
Of Theology.
J.w. HERIsa, NJ. D.-Lecturer on ANATOMY,
Physiology and Hygiene.
X. d. NoRMBSr, Eso.-Lecturer on Civil Law
and Political Economy.
j. p. SHEGHAN, NJ. D.-Lecturer on Geolo-
gy aud Paleontology.
MISS ANNE S. HAScg-Preceptres of Ladies'
Department.
Mss MANY S. CoyiSaroS-Teacher of Music,
French and Drawing.
College Agent-REv. P. l.. WILSON, Johns
vile, Frederick county, Md.
Sfepard-JoHS H. YISsLISa, ESQ.,
Hairon-MRs. JAMES X. NICHOLS.
Expenses for Session of q Weeks.
Board. lodging, washing, fuel and
lights, 500 90
TuIrIoS:
Preparatory Dept Third Glass 10 90
First and Second
Glasses, II so
Collegiate Dept, Freshman and soph-
omore Glasses, % so
Junior and Senior
Glasses 50 90
Naturalization fee (pay able on entering
Collegiate Department., 90
Instruction in Music, with use of in
struments), rs 90
Drawing and Painting
(water colors), 10 90
No extra charges for any study in
the Regular Course.
Terms of Payment.
Cash IN ddrdaes for half session, both for
board and tuition.
Books and stationery purchased of the Col
lege must be paid for on delivery.
For Catalogue and Circular containing full
information, address
]. 7. WARD, Principal.
Westminster, Nd.
aug. It'll, 1871, till jan. ls7.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

a man was lately invited to ewing
party. The next day a friend asked
him how the entertainment came off.
"Oh, it was very amusing" he replied.
.The ladies henmed and hawed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

! A little four year old boy being asked
by his mother if he would not like to
have wings and be an angel, replied,
mo, ma, I'd rather be hawk and live
on chicken"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

Il live in Julia's eyes, said an af.
fected dandy, in coleman's hearing. ~
don't wonder at it," replied George,
"sipee.I Observed thatshe had sty in
them when / saw her Inst"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

An Iowa school teacher has been
dismissed for kissing the big girls. The
giris:say the school board had no right
to interfere with their studies in that
way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A Brooklyn mother advised her
daughter to oil her hair, and tainted fat
away when that candid damsel replied
"0h, no, ma, il spoils the gentlemen's
vests n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A person who had been listning to
very dull address, remarked that every
thing went of well especially the au.
dience.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

A witness in case Of assault and
battery when asked what he said, re.
Piled II said to him with the toe of
my boot slGo home r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

What was Joan Of Are made Of?
She was-we have every reason to be-.
lieye Maid Of Orleans.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

Amy Richardson, Of Iowa, weighs
1852 pounds. No man will marry her
for fear Of big Amy,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09


Y>AKE pleasure in informing their friends
IL and the public generally that having
increased their facilities for business, they
are at all times prepared to perform any
operations in operative or mechanical Den
tlstry.
Fnll Sets of Teeth, $40. SIS, and $50.
Pure Nit. Ok. Gas, on hand at all times.
DIR, C. Billingslea will continue to visit
the following places;
Union Bridge, Wednesday in every
Notwithstanding until Friday afternoon.
Ne,o WiRdsOr. Wednesday in every
month,
UniOntoTn, Sd Wednesday every month,
remaining until Friday afternoon.
1dReyto,on-3d Friday in every month, re.
naming until the Wednesday following.
j. MERlKEN WELLER will visit Me
chanicstown End Wednesday ofevcry month,
remaining until Friday noon.
jan l3,-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

How % get along well--Have it dug
deep.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

The best Cure for poyeriy-A sine
cure.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
ABNER NEAL.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND ATToR.
NEY-AT-LAw.
Office at the Court House.
TIE will attend especially to obtaining De-
IL erees for the settlement of estates Of de-
ceased persons &c. Deeds, Wills and all
Instruments of Writing prepared. Charges
moderate. dec5.tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
Notice.

ERENCH, and English American China
E best quality Of Iron Stone Ware, war.
ranted not to crack. A full stock OF c. G.
Ware, Glass Ware lower inprice than ever
A beautiful assortment Of Vases AID Fancy,
Goods, for sale at reduced prices, at
june % John L. Reifsnide1s.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09

Waste Of coIors--Ladies blushing
unseen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-11-09
WAR OF 1872.

COLDIERS' Bounties under The recent
- Act Of Congress, collected by
81 SMITH a McKELLIP,
MARI Westminster, Nd.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14

The Germans expelled from France
during the recent war, it is estimated,
amounted in number to 10000. The
average indemnity for direct losses suffered
by this expulsion isplaced at 5000 head,
so that the entire damages arising from
this harsh war measure amounts to seventy
two millions of dollars.
An alleged whiskey fraud man, by the
name of Hickman, attacked United States
Marshal Ayres at Fort Smith, Arkansas,
with bowie knife, and was fatally shot
by the marshal's brother before he did any
damage.
A party of four roughs assaulted man
and woman near the Lowell Mass fair
grounds. The man was beaten senseless
and the woman ravished by each of the
party. No arrests have been made. 81
James Legg & Co.'s weolen mill, at
Providence, Rhode Island, was burned
Friday night. Loss $4,000. Insured.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14
agriculture,

THREATENED INDIAN Wharf.-The gene
ral-in-chief of the army is in receipt of
letter from the Indian Territory, indicating
renewal of Indian hostilities at an early
date, as there are encamped near there two
hundred and fifty lodges of different tribes
of Indians, who are in constant commune
cation with the remainder of their various
tribes. Instead of killing bufaIoes this
season, they have turned their attention to
fattening their ponies on the Washita and
Red River valleys, which knowing ones
say always preceaes general attack on
the white settlements.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14
One of the Lost Arts Revived.

Not long since lady advertised, In an
Eastern paper, for pupils in the art Of
cooking. She declares herself ready to
give instruction in the various branches
connected with this important science, and
make particular reference to the making of
bread and yeast. Those who know any
thing of the matter, and remember any of
the home comforts of the good old times,
which have been of late slipping, with
Geographic acceleration of pace, into the
dead, forgotten past, know that the sweet,
light, white, spongy homemade bread of
twenty-five years agone, has scarce decent
representation on our tables now.
The miserable substitute called bakers
bread--a mixture of hours of various
grades, whitened with alum, and made
light with soda, is the bastard stuff usual
ly seen on our tables. But, now and then
some housewife does attempt to have good
old homemade bread, such as ''grand-
mother used to make, you know but as
a rule, what an ignominious failure it is !
1t is heavy, not light; it is dark, not
white it is sour, not sweet. 1t is not
bread, but sort of baked four-putty, not
pleasant to taste, indigestible, provocative
of gripes and groans, dyspeptic spasms and
swearing. The ambitious housewife is
discouraged and returns to the bakers loaf,
which, bad as it is with its chemical poi
sons, is better than this abortive imitation
of grandmother's bread.
1t seems to us that this New Bedford
lady's advertisement should have the effect
upon the minds of our women that good
yeast has upon dough, and not cease its
working until it has leavened the whole
female mind to proper state of feeling in
regard to the home education of girls. 1t
should arouse sense of shame in our
women on account of the miserable need
there is even in New England, the mother
of Yankee housewives, for instruction in
the very fundamental matters of home
duties. After shame should come deter
mination to reform. There is lamentable
deficiency of efficient housekeepers in
these thrifty States. Since mothers do
not know how to manage Systematically a
house, how can they teach their girls ?
The New Bedford lady comes to their
assistance. That woman ought to make a
fortune in few years. The largest college
in the land would not hold the pupils who
should be glad to avail themselves IF her
instruction.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14
A Lucky Purchase.
W.T. AT WAS rouNp IN AN OLD TRUNK.

WHAT WAS FOUND IN AN OLD TRUNK.
Some time in August last pale-faced
sickly looking Englishman arrived at the
Berger boarding house, on Cherokee street,
in West Kansas, and took room with the
intention of remaining in the city. His
appearance and language gave indications
Of his familiarity with higher rank of
society than he chose to own or claim.
He spent the first three days in hunting
for a situation as clerk, book-keeper or
teacher, but was stricken down in 6. few
days by sickness. He now communicated
his name to Mrs. Berger, stating that he
desired it to remain secret, but desired if
he should not recover from the severe
attack of lung fever that the family would
see him decently inferred. As he ex-
pected, he did not recover.
lie died, leaving some thirty-eight dol
lars in money, watch and curious old
black leather trunk, containing few we'll
worn clothes, and some old trinkets. fish
ing tackle and books. He was duly in
tered, the expenses being betrayed by the
landlady. The old trunk and lis contents
were sold last week on the square, together
with other property of Bergers, who
were selling out to move to Thayer.
The trunk was sold to poor old Ger
man shoemaker living on Walnut street,
near the south end of the city, who bought
the heavy old leather for three dollars and
forty cents. Yesterday afternoon great
excitement was observable at the old cob
blers shanty. The neighbors were called
in, and strange sight exhibited. In
breaking up the old trunk for the leather
it contained, false bottom was discovered,
containing packet of letters, gold lock-
ct containing the picture of a grey headed
old lady and gentleman, and curious old
diamond ring, engraved with the letters
"P. G. s." J
The ring itself was examined by compe-
tent critics, who pronounced the gem worth |
several hundred dollars The letters were
all in lady's hand, clean and legible. They
were of friendly and loving nature, unfit |
for the public eye. The old man is elated |
with his luck, and as there is no name or
address except the superscription, which |
is Tuxford Wells--the name signed is |
E'Clara THE old German couple consider
the property theirs by purchase, and are
the best means of turning their |
ring into currency Kansas City Bulletin. |
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14

A DEATH IN PARIs.--A private letter
from Paris says that good old Madame
Busque, SO well known to all Americans
who visited Paris, is gone. She died on
the morning Of the 10th. from the effects
of the siege. She has been now over
twenty years associated with Americans by
means of a small American restaurant,
which was commonly known by her ne
phew's name, "whom she had adopted" as
"Charley's." There were found the best
steaks, chops, and above all, pumpkin
pies. buckwheat cakes, gingerbread and
coffee.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14
Excited COllOquy Between Ministers
During Service.

The Chillicothe (Ohio) Advertiser says:
One of the most remarkable church diff
ficulties we have ever heard of occurred in
this city on last Thursday night, at the
Methodist church on Main street. A re-
vival had been in progress for several
nights, and in the course of his sermon
that evening Mr.. Willard, the pastor, re-
ferred to class of persons who were re-
ligious in the church and irreligious out of
it, and spoke of a man who was a member
of that congregation who answered to that
character. AT this accusation Mr.. Peter
NJ. De Camp, who is member of the
church, sprang to his feet in an excited
manner, and cried out: ''Name the man !;
who is it ?" The minister proceeded with
his discourse, when Mr.. De Camp again
interrupted him with the exclamation,
"Who is it? Do you mean me?" The
minister retorted that his remarks were for
general application, but if the shoe fit him
he could wear it.
This was too much for Peters combative
temperament, and he again sprang to his
feet and used eXpletives of an emphatic
character. The minister undertook to con-
tinue his discourse, when Mr.. De Camp
took possession of the lamp (which belong
ed to himj by which the minister was read
ing. But this did not succeed in stopping
the services, and daughter of Mr.. De
Camp cried out "Shut off the gas, father
which Peter Immediately did, leaving the
minister and the audience envcloped in
darkness. The room was soon empty
and Mr.. De Camp, who is one of the trus.
tees, locked the door and departed fol
home.
Whether there was any personal difficult
ty between the minister and Mr.. De Camp
which will explain this singular proceed
ing we have not learned. The next morn
ing it was rumored that Mr.. De CamI
would be prosecuted on the charge of dis
turbing divine services but later in tn
day we learned that the trouble had beer
entirely reconciled.