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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-31

A BAD HABfr.--Scolding is mostly q
habit. There Is not much meaning to It.
II Is often the result Of nervousness and
an irritable condition of both mind and
body. A person is tired or annoyed at
some trivial cause, aud forwith commences
finding fault with everything and every
body in reach. Scolding is habit very
easily. formed. 1t is astonishing how soon
one who INDUCES in Il all becomes addict
ed to il and confirmed in it. 1t is an un-
reasonable habit. Persons who once get
into the way Of scolding always find some
thing to scold about. If there is nothing
else, they fall a-scolding at the mere ABB
sence Of anything to scold at. Il is an
extremely disagreeabls habit It is con-
tagious. Once introduced into a family,
ii is pretty certain in short time to affect
all the members. People In the country
more readily fall into the habit of scolding
than the people in town. Women con.
tract the habit more frequently than men.
This may be because they more frequently
live in the house, In acon6ned and heated
atmosphere, very trying 70 the nervous
system and health in general; aud il may
be partly that their natures are more sus-
ceptible and their sensitivencss more essi-
ly wounded.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-31

were not genefaiiy used, except for cook
ing. Chimneys were uncommon, At
Oxford and Cambridge the studenta were
not allowed to haye fires until the reign of
Henry VIII When cold they had 70
run and warm themselves, In the reign
Of Henry III. coal began 10 be used as
fuel, aud the people Of Newcastle received
. license to dig It /; but under Edward /.
proclamation was issued forbIdding is
use IS public nuisance.
The interiors Of great houses were often
decorated with paintings on the walls, and
some windows had painted glass. As for
furniture and decorations, fine beds Of
black satin, Of blue, red, and white SIX,
and Of black velvet embroidered with
representations ofostrich feathers insilvor,
representations 81 leopards heads in gold,
with bOughs and leaves coming out Of
their mouths, are mentioned. Many Of
the beds had testers and canopiss, Others
had hangiDgs Of tapestry, with needlework
pictures Of battles and other events, scenes
from Scripture and from fayorise roinauces.
etc Eleanor, the gentle wife Of Edward
/, gave great offence BY covering the fioor
Of her room with tapestry. Forks were
almost unknown in England. Plate was
plentiful Matthew Paris describes 3
cupboard Of plate which contained cup
Of gold, six quart pots Of silver, twenty.
four silver bowls with covers, basin, .
ever, and . chassoir Of silver. Other
articles Of silver or silyer-gilt plate are
found mentioned, such as dishes, cbargers,
salt-celles, spoons, lavatoriss, spice plates,
knives with silver handles, and a fork
which belonged to EdwardL Clocks which
struck and chimed the hour occnr at the
close Of the thirteenth century. Early in
the reign Of Edward L, however, the only
two clocks in England were one over the
gateway atWestminster and one at Canter.
bury Cathedral @ .1 !
Amusements were numerous and Divers.
ned, the most important being archery.
Games requiring strength and agility were
patronized, as well as some which, like bull
batting and cock fighting, were useless IL
not mischievous. OF course there we're
sundry games Of chance, as cross and pile,
which we take to have been mere spitch
and toss. Cards, though invented in
Richard H.'st time in France, were dear,
and apparently little known in England
before the reign Of Edward w
The great had entertainments Of more
noticeable character, such as. tournaments,
hunting, pageants, disguises, dances, and
mysteries or religious plays These latter
were performed in abbeys and churches.
OF the dramatic displays in question very
much might be said, as materials are not
scanty; but the result would not exalt the
art and taste of our ancestors in our esteem.
They initiated, parodied, or burlesqued
the stories of holy writ, Introducing an
sorts Of historical personages, good and bad,
human or saperhuman, and also Fictitious
ehanctes, or personifeations Of virtues,
vices, etc The coarse, vulgar, and grossly
materialistie manner Of these representa-
| tions has been offan dwelt ON a,a Al.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-31

Piles placed in the Rhine BY the Ro
mans, nearly two thousand years ago, hay,
been found to BE- entirely sound when re
moved within the present century,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-31

Young ladies, always give precedence
TO old age. Never 60 70 the wash-tub If
your mother or grandmother Is present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-31
Many Facts in a Small Compass.

The number of languages spoken is
4,064. The number Of men Is equal to
the number Of women. The average Of
human life is 33 years This is the old
computation, in RIDER age Of the world.
Modern medical science and the advance
ment Of civilization have extended the
average duration Of life to nearly forty
years One-quartcr die before seven, one
half die before the age Of seventeen. To
every thousand persons one only reaches
100 years, and not more than one in Eve
hundred viii reach 80 years. There are
on the earth 100000, 900 inhabitants.
OF these 33,s34, 1893 die every year, s1,-
s24 die every day, 1880 every hour, aud
go per minute, or one every second. These
losses are about balanced by an equal num-
Der Of births. The married are longer
liven than the single, and above all those
who observe sober aud industrious con.
duct Tall men live longer than short
ones. Women have more chances Of life,
previous to the age of fifty years, than
men, but fewer after. The number Of
marriages are in proportion of 70 to 100.
Marriages are more frequent after the
equinoxes-thas Is, during the months Of
Of June aud December. Those born in
the Spring are generally more robust than
Others. Births and deaths are more fire.
quent by night than BY day.
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" You have saved my life, have you
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
THE PRESIDENT AT CAPE MAY.

The Formal Opening OF the SensOn-Thc
Disting uished Guests Present ON tho
Occnsion-The Weather Cold and
Cheerlcss--A Quiet Time.
CAFE MAY, JUS IL, 1874
There we're many distinguished par les ,."ni
washington at the formal opening OF Congress
Hall to-day so that, despite the earliness OF the
season and the chllliness OF the air. Cape May
wears almost the gay aspect OF midsummer Her
streets are alive with pedestrians and her beach Is
bright with gay costumes.
The 0fficill party left Washington at nine
O'Clock A. N. to-day, reached Philadelphia at halt
past one, and arrived here about SIX O'Clock this
evening Among
THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
are the following: President U. S. Grant; Hon. G.
Il. Williams. Attorney General: Mr.. b. II. Brlstow
the new Secretary OF the Treasury; X. b. Cowen,
Assistant secretary OF he Interior; Hannibal Ham
lin. Senator from Name; S. +. Babcock United
States Army and Private Secretary TO President
Grant; A. G. Cattel, ex-senator from New Jersey
A. X. Shepherd, Governor OF the District oil Column
bia; General hewell state Senator from New Jer-
sew; Hon. John GOiOrth, Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral; General Edward McCook Governor OF Coo
r"dO. with other prominent parties from New York,
PGlladepnia and OtGer leading cries.
On their way from the quaker City 70 this point
crowds thr0nged every stopping place. and tue
arrival anu ne, arturo OIL the tram was welcomed
WIN loud and prolonged cheers. When tie cars
reached "a Ma, every house on the i-lana Mas
gay with patriotic DECORATIONS, aud a company OF
military escorted the party to Congress Hail.
hundreds OF guests mad come DOWN to attenu the
opening OF the season.
THE SCENE AT THE HOTEL
was one OF unusual activity and excitement. The
han corridors ami dining rooms were crowded
with pe0pic, and no OCCASION 0. this year is likely
to be ATTENDED with more enthusiastic demonstra-
tons IMAM To-Day. Tue atmosphere Is cJld and
damp, however and the beach any thing but pleas
AM To walk upon.
The President and his Cabinet have expressed
their desire TO remain indoors until Tomorrow,
Wheu u - holed that the weather will he mvre
prOpltiOuS Tor promenade. The President nd MS
associates evidently mean to have quieL time for
neither hop nor serenade will nOnor their
presence 10 night. There Is, IN short, nothing to
indicate tue presence OF so many proninent
persOaages, save iUr the time OF the year IN un.
usuai mum er oil guests. The President and Ills
Company are secluded by themselves. refusing to
be seen, so thai the many hundreds anticipating
either speech OF even all appearance are SUI to
be disappointed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
THE WEEKLY CROP REPORT.

Flattcrfng Prospects for Wheat-Tho
Tobacco Crop In the South and West
Ravages of the Potato Bug.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind, June 10, 1874
The following is q synopsis OF the leading In Or
nation published In the National crop Reporter
today
Reports from correspondents dated June l, indi-
cate that severe drought was prevailing In nearly
oil portions oil the country east OF the Rocky
Mount ains as lar as New England. with more or
less damage to growing crops In hd0st sections.
since the date OF these reports there have been
very general rains throughout the country, and IT
Is thought enough to cheek all damage on the
score OF drought. The condition OF
THE GROWING WHEAT
in the States OF illinois, Indiana, Iowa. Kansas.
Minnesota, missouri, ohio and Wisconsin was
nearly three per cent above good average condl-
ton. In Illinois ana Missouri the condition OF the
wheat was very high; IN Iowa five per cent above
an average, and IN the other states below the
average.
The Condition OF oats in the same States at the
date mentioned was Fix per cent below g00d
average, Missouri being the only State reported
above average.
Estimates In relation to the area sown this sea-
son IN barley indicate III the states previously
mentioned an increase over last year oil 2s2 acres,
and make the area this year in round numbers
There is an estimated falling of in the rye area,
averaging In the same States three per cent, or
TO- 100 acres The area thus year Is placed ut
trlne less than 3S7, 900 acres
Special returns in relation to the tobacco crop In
nessee are such as to make the outlook q very bad
one. Aside from the late lrosts, the bug, ny and
other insects have been very destructive. NO
transpantlng HAD been done up to June !, the
ground being too dry. 1t seems to he the general
opinion among growers and dealers that prospects
are not IN favor of more than one-nalf or two
thirds oil last years crop.
Much damage is reported az done BY the potato
bug, winch Is evidently increasing In number.
comparatively little damage is reported as done
by Tie chincn bug, ana no extensive destruction
by grasShUppcrs
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w a S II I N G. Il o n.

WAsHIsGros June IS, 1874.
The Petersburg Judges of Election-Ap-
Plication 40 the President for Troops
The Attorney General TO the United
States Marshal.
oh the llth inst. nine judges or election were
arrested In Petersburg Va, on charge OF intim.
ldating voters IN the late municipal election, and
TAX to Richmond for examination before the
united States Commissioner There was much
consequent excitement In that city. Owing TO
statements to Representatives Plat and St0well.
oil Virginia, they yesterday made application the
President to send troops there TO preserve the
peace
Judge Harris. representative from Virginia.
called on the President to-day for the purpose OF
protesting In the name OF the people against mill
tary Interference In that State, and to assure him
that as good order prevailed in Petersburg as IN
any other city Of the Union. But the President
being absent from the city he went To the ONCE OF
the Attorney General who furnished him with
copy OF the telegram addressed by Attorney Gen.
eral Williams to United States Marshal Ramsdel,
Petersburg, as I0l ows:-
You are instructed to take the necessary steps to
the officers Of the in Petersburg any
their otc duties and that end ii think proper
you may summon posse OF The citizens 70 YOU but Il
D. urni.hed. upon call made by you upon me with
troops II possible.
Proposed Investig alton OF the AHA irs OF
the Central Pacific Railroad.
The special meeting OF the House Committee on
the Pacific Railroad last night was devoted to the
discussion OF Mr. Luitrers resolution calling for
the appointment OF o special committee to IN
vestigate che affairs OF the Central Pacific Railroad
and Contract and Finance Company. No decision
was reached, and the committee adjourned, to
have another special meeting on the subject next
Monday.
Report OF tho Conference Com ittee N
the Frccdman's Bank.
The report OF the conference committee on dis
agreeing votes OF the House and Senate concern
ing the Freedman's Bank and Its branches recon-
IN 'nds the enactment OF the House bill slightly
amended, which allows the bank to continue bust.
ness, but prescribes the character OF loans that
may be made and OF the securities that may be ac-
cepted in the future.
Blockade of tho Gold Coast Raised.
Information has been received at the Depart.
ment OF State that the blockade of the Gold Coast
established December Is, 1879, was raised on April
II last.
The Qualification OF Delegates from the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO BE Ineli-
giblc.
The House Commute on Territories agreed to
report bill defining the qualifications OF Delegates
from TerrltOrities, namely
That Delegate shall be twent Ave years of age be
years the Territory winch he is chosen to represent
shall be allowed to any Territory in
This bill will be presented In the House, and
should 1t pass the Committee on Elections will
have q law to guide them In the disposal OF such
cases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHANGERS,
Closing Exercises Of the State Conven
tion-Mr. Ma tins Address.

tion-Mr. Ma tins Address.
MECHANICsBURG, June IL, 1874.
The Grange has adjourned after an extended
session. over 500 Patrons were in attendance.
The closing resolution appealed to agrculturists
everywhere In the state to learn the objects OF the
movement from reliable sources without delay,
and, If favorable, TO snow the principles, practl-
caly, at an early day. Amendments to the con.
stitut0n OF the National Grange were, in the main,
ratified.
The masters closing address congratulated the
Patrons present upon the marve lous growth OF
tile Order In Pennsylvania as well AS III other
States. He adm0nlShed the members to remain
true to principles, u Part oil true manhood inva-
ra0y, and to guard We'll their rights, ut the sa
time remembering tnat others nave rl:hts az well
as themselves. IL was predic ed by the Rational
lecturer present that Pennsylvania would have
1000 Rrangers next January, with menbershlp OF
over 5000. one county IN the State already had
forty oranges, with a membership OF nearly 400,
and the same county mad but one grange with less
than 100 members on tue 1st ol January.
The Grange adjourned TO meet IN regular session
at Wllllamsp0rt January 6, 1876.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
A CONFIDENCE OPERATOR.
Dor.
Western Men SwindIed Owt OF LUA
kRWRUKo NJ lime IxJA

NEwBURG. N. Y. June L., 1874
In March last, a man calling himself l.. L. LurA-
dngton, rented an ONCE here, announcing his nrm
as Luddngton & Co., the "Co." being. as he rep
resented David s. Richardson and Henry Conk-
ling. The firm proposed to deal In lumber and
shingles, sash ana blinds, &C. Luddington put his
hrm III communication with Western men IN the
same business and induced number to deal with
MN ana forward quantities OF lumber and other
articles. Toe goods so received were quickly dts
posed OF, but the Western dealers iound the drats
and checks returned IN PAYMENT TO be worthless.
one OIL tue victims put hrs case In the hands OF
a Newburg lawyer FEY DAYS ago, and Luddington
Was compelled TO come d0wa with part OF the
amount Que. Immediate thereafter he disap-
peared, leaving numerous other Western creditors
TO whistle ior the amount OF their t lie bills IL IS
thought the losses OF the c0nfidenced parties Will
reach ahOnI AZ. 0uO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
F r A N G E.
The Members Of the Assembly Permitted
to Travel in Peace.
Cabinet Modification of the
Army Bill.
NJ Gambetta's Assailant and Other Riot
ers Sentenced.
BOnapartiSt Plans to Insure
q PlebiScite.
THE FIRE IN PARIS NOT VERY EXTENSIVE.

PARIS, June 13, 1874
The measures adopted by the government to
prevent repetition to-day OF the scenes o. yes
terday and Thursday at the Western depot proved
enectual. At noon, the hour for the departure OF
the Assembly Deputies train, there was no more
than the usual hustle at the station.
OFFICIAL CAUTION TO POLITICAL ALARMIsrs.
A semi-oliclal note protests against the news
paper accounts OF the late difficulties as mis-
chievously provocative OF excitement and hatred,
and expresses the hope that the measures already
taken by the government to restore quiet and
prevent further trouble Will prove sufficient.
THE ARMY BILL MODIFIED.
In the Assembly to-day General dc Cissey, Minis
ter OF War and Vice President OF the Council,
introduced bill modifying the regulations Tor the
mobilization OF the army in case OF an outbreak OF
war.
n. GAMBErTA's AssArLANT SENTENCED.
III. de sainte.Croix was brought before the Police
Court to-day Tor assaulting Nj. Gambetta. He was
sentenced to six months Imprisonment and to
pay fine OF 200 francs. He was also ordered to
pay the costs OF his trial He declined 60 accept
legal assistance.
RIOTERS PUNISHED.
The other rioters who were also arrested on
Thursday evening were sent to prison Tor terms
ranging rom one week 10 month.
BoNAPARTIsT TACTICS IN THR ASSEMBLY.
1t is reported that the violence or the Bona.
partists during the past lew days is part OF con-
spiracy they nave entered into to bring about tho
dissolution OF the Assembly and an appeal 60 tho
county through ple0.scite.
Tho Fire I'm Paris Not Very Extensive.
PARIS, June 13 1874.
The report last night that the station or the
Northern Railway was In flames was incorrect.
The Ore was In timber yard adjacent to the rail.
way station.
The Paris BOurse.
PARIS, June 13-Evening.
Rentes closed at SO fr mes 90 centlmes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
WRECK OF THE SCHOONER ROVER,

Number Of tho Passengers and Crew
Drowned-Tho Others Reach st. Cath.
crimes Island.
SAVANNAH, Ca, June 10, 1874.
The schooner Rover, from Indian River Flats,
Savannah. ran ashore on DoOoy, on the 7th inst,
and went TO pieces In fifteen minutes. Captain
Trott, vile and child (colored) Dr. Garfield, .
passenger, and two c0lored men got In boat,
wnich was swamped, and all were drowned ex.
cept the Captain, who returned to the wreck,
where two other passengers and the ba ance OF
the crew remained. lhey noated on o raft to st.
Gatherings Island. and were taken OF by the
steamer Carrie and brought to this city this morn
ing. They were TOUR DAYS without lOOd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
THE FISHERIES.
Arrivals for the Week-Report OF the
Catch-4uotatiOns.

Arrivals for the Week-Report or tho
Catch-4uotatiOns.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, June 10, 1874
During the week ending June II there nave been
reported 60 arrivals; As from Georges Bank. VITA
an ag4 regate catch Of 729 pounds OF Goldfish; from
the Grand and Western Banks bringing in
a50,0o0 pounds salt nsh, and with $1,000 pounds
nalibut, Is from Southern trips, bringing in 1855
barrels mackerel and with 500 barrels porgies.
For GEORGES Goldfish the market cont nues dun,
with a still turther decline in prices lew sales
have been ma0e al 81 per qnlntai, and Of Bank ut
SIS so . 50 rs per quinral, as TO quality.
The receip,s oil the Bank fee are much larger
than the sales, and number OF the BANK.
ers are hauling OF and dGting Tor the
bay 1saery. Hallbut have Deen scarce the present
week and prices nave advanced. The Soutr ern
ackere feet arriving quite freely. but average
light lares. about lOO pbs. per vessel The market
Is active, Win sales OF medium and large number
threes at ~ u Sl1 per Dbl. The Bay OF ST. Law
renee feet this season Will be quite large; about
dozen have already sailed and others Will soon
follow.
Smoked haibut is quoted at 10c.. q NC. per h.,
according 20 quality oil $50. per gallon.
The schooner Volunteer. OF Gloucester, has
landed 400 bDis OF mackere this season, being
the hg-lne OF the fleet. She was the hieh-line OF
the shore neet last year, having stocked $22, 0oO
the largest amount ever made In the business in
one season.
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Launch of the Enterprise.
MUTlEY ON THE FARADAY.

Threats OF the Crew tho Cable
Steamer While At Sea- The Leader I'm
Irons.
HALIFAX, N. s., June 49, 1874.
The cable steamer Faraday is taking on board
800 tons OF coal. There has been difficulty with
some OF her crew, who exhibited mutinous con.
duct and Used threats TO the officers at sea while
al Tar BaJ. The snip's stores were preached and
taken ashore. The leader OF the mutIneers. named
Bernard Hirsey, u sailor. Was placed IN irons and
kept there until the snip arrived here yes erday,
when lie was .Odged IN jail. Policemen now guard
the approaches TO the wharf where The steamer
now lies, number Of the crew being still dis.
off Ctad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
RIOTOUs OHrNAMEN,
AN Enort TO Hang Their mt.

An En0rt TO Hang Their Superintendent.
PIrTsBURG, PA, June 10, 1874
riot occurred among the Chinese at Beaver
FAILS to-day, creating considerable excitement.
An Chuck, their superintendent declined TO dis.
tribute rice among the Chin9men who were oanng
pistols, KNIVES ana rope, designing TO nanu An
Cnuck. Inc after NED TO his residence pufsued
by tie enragcu lOb VINO numbered about IbO
policeman appeared and commenced Knocking
them rEht and let, and, with the assistance OF 4
number o. citizens, succeeded In queling the riof
Twelve II the rlngleaders have been arrested and
lodged In jalL
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Tho Fishing Around Cape Breton.

HALIFAX, N. s.. June Is, 1874.
The shore fishing around Cape Breton is reported
good. Codfsh and mackerel are In abundance.
1he schooner John Purney arrived at Shelbournc
on the lOtn inst, from the Banks, alter an absence
OF SIX weeks, with 1000 quintals OF cod fish.
ew.Oundiand advces represent the shore fish.
ing rom Cape Francis to Cape Race as encour.
ag.ng.
Inc prospects were also good at Cape Pine, some
boats having taken from twenty-five 10 thirty gum
tails on the south side. Other Doass landed ninety
six quintais.
The American fishing schooner Elizabeth Foster
was at st. johns ON the Sd inst from the Banks
with 400 qu.nta.s. There were reports OF penny
fish when she bore up IOr st. Johns TO repair hav.
ing lost her mainmast In gaze on the 30tn OF May.
she spoke the American schooner Annie G.
gunner, OF Beverley, with 400 quntils. Herring
were IN abundance all the season on the coast aud
very cheap. over 5000 barrels had been thrown
away, not being required Tor bait
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A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO.

Houses Overturned.
QUEBEC. Canada, June Is, 1874.
frightfu storm, accompanied by thunder.
ligh' Mug and torrents OF rain, occurred on the
evening OF the 7th inst, at 81 Joseph de ia
Beance, lasting IRON hail-past ten P. M. to hall
past one A. NJ.
In remarkably short space OF time the streams
and rivers were overlooked. On one river TIM ee
sawmlls were blown 0own and two lour mi Is
badly damaged. Farther Off barns and houses
were overtu: ned. The damage, extending over
surface OF Our leagues, Is Estimated at $50, 600.