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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30
determination of Rats.

I he common Norway rat will not
trouble corn-cribs that are SET well up
from the ground and kept clear Of under
lying rubbish, for he burrows in the
ground and never makes his nest in the
corn. Or if a colony should locate near
it, few minutes work with spade will
dispose of them; or by watching the bur-
rows and shooting a few of them they
will leave the premises.
The rat is a troublesome customer to
the shiftless farmer, for he delights to hide
and burrow under his old rubbish heaps
and badly-constructed stable floors; but
he avoids all places where he is exposed
to the spade or the shotgun. Any one
can have rats if he wishes, for pile of old
boards, barrels, or heap of stone, will
invite them to you. | once thought good
ratter necessary in order to be rid of them;
but experience proved that to be folly.
A good, clean, sharp spade and clean
premises are worth more than dozen OF
the best rat terriers in the country. have
seen the time when | would not part with
a good ratter for fifty dollars, for l sup
posed them to be the charm that kept the
rats off the farm; but since have learned
a cheaper method | would not take the
best dog as a gift, much preterrlng to give
the waste of the kitchen to the chickens,
for in that is one of the secrets OF supply
of eggs.
Rats infest corn in the shock, for they
make their burrows under the shocks. A
rail-crib is also a good place for them, as
they are safe from both dogs and spades.
They used to annoy me about the stable;
but made the floors of solid clay, well
rammed down, upon which the plank was
laid, and not rat gets under this plank
ing. The urine tends to preserve the
plank, and after eight years use they
have not been replaced, and look as
though they would last several years
longer. There is not rat about the
stable, nor any rat-dog to worry them if
there was Then the hog open is up two
feet from the ground, which has spoiled
all their hiding places, and we are rid of
them. So much for rats, in which an
ounce of prevention is better than pound
Of cure.-A. L. Dunlap, in Chicago
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30
- RRQKEN- WINGED BIRD.

Sur gsys have been cherishing
z E{Teks bird with broken wing.
( sYEe It in my heart ofhearts;
cTr, win its Lowell try all arts;
2 cell it by each sweet pet name
That can think, its fear to tame.
Is = ngom is still and bright and warm;
Ffss little thing is safe from harm.
II lad left it where il lay
zrtE tie ring in the wintry day,
No mate remaining by Is side,
Before nightfall it must have died.
Z { sips the drink, it eats the food;
Risuty Of both, all swe et and good.
8Gl all the while my hand it flies,
E1ess I'D at Tne with piteOus eyes;
2 r1si morn till night, restless and swift,
E1GHs to and fro, and tries to lift
Itself upon it, broken wing
.Aud through the window-pane TO spring.
Poor little bird Myself I see
e'rGm morn till night in watching til ee.
4 Power cannot understand
& sbcltering me with loving hard;
ztGGls me by the dearest name,
II 6 love to win, my fear to tame:
Zach cay my daily food provides,
And aight and day from danger hides
die safe; the food, the warmth take.
EetaH the while ungrateful make
Zest!ess and piteoUs complaints.
-AHd strive 70 break the kind restraints,
DeaE little bird, twill not be long:
= Ash day thy wing is growing strong;
ECissn il is healed, and thou canst fly,
W windows will be opened high;
>U5 ] shall watch with loving eyes
ia zee thee soar in sunny skies.
L fGG, some day, on healed wing
SCI free, shall soar alOft and sing,
LAD In my 10Y no memory find
Of uFfSNu walls left behind
Christian Union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30
Hints on House Papering.

This is the season, among good house
wives, for cleaning, whitewashing, paint
ing, papering and otherwise renovating
the domicile.
After the cleaning, whitewashing and
painting is accomplished, comes the
process of papering the walls; but the
first thing, frequently, to be done, is the
removal Of the old paper. To do this
successfully, wet the wall thoroughly,
and, when well soaked, the old paper can
be stripped off very quickly. After the
paper is removed, wash the wall to get off
all the particles Of paper which remain,
and leave the walls till nearly dry before
commencing to lay the new paper. IF
the walls have been whitewashed instead
of papered, wash the walls with vinegar,
which will make the paste and paper ad-
here more securely. A bench is easily
made for measuring and cutting the paper
by placing boards of suitable length
across two flour barrels. The paper
should be unrOlled and cut to proper
length, and in sufficient quantity to cover
the room, before the FASTING process COM
mences. These sheets should be laid one
over the other, to be readily at hand when
the paster is ready to begin work. The
liability Of turning the edges or damag-
ing the paper will be greatly obviated by
adopting this course. Flour paste
is the usual article for the purpose,
and rye -four is considered better
than wheat, as it has more adj
hesion. Mix the flour in cold
water thoroughly, by stirring, until the
paste has thin creamy consistence, and
then boil, when it will thicken, accord
ing to the length of time it is submitted to
the heat. If found too thick in cooling,
add boiling water till the desired degree
of thickness is obtained; then add little
carbolic acid to prevent the paste from
souring or becoming mOldy. A broad
whiie-wash brush is the best to apply the
paste with, and the paper should be laid
quickly after FASTING to prevent its be-
coming soft and tender to handle.
Two persons are required to lay on
paper with rapidity, one to paste and one
to apply the paper. When the paper is
pasted it should be handed to the person
on the ladder, who holds it about a foot
from the top end and lays it evenly
against the wall at the top, allowing the
upper end to hang over on the backs of
the hands. BY looking down the wall it
may be seen when it matches the pre-
viously-laid length; and after adjusting
to match it should then be brought gen
tly to the wall, the backs OF the hands then
pressed against the wall and passed up
ward toward the ceiling, spreading them
out toward the corners of the length of
paper. The scissors are then run along
at the juncture Of the wall and ceiling
making a mark which can he easily seen,
when the top of the paper is removed for
little distance and it is cut off even and
IL
passed downward and the paper pressed
against the wall 10 the bottom, where it is
cut off as at the top.-SctenttJic american.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

bruised when the earth is all around them !;
besides, though few are bruised by the
the tight ramming, they do not suffer half
as much as from having the soil loose
about them.
These hints are given as the result of
many years of successful tree planting,
and we are we'll assured that, II attended
to, there will very rarely be any COM
plants about dead trees.-Forney's Weekly
DSrsa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30
Another fatal accident. resulting f-or,

Another fatal accident, resulting from
carelessness in leaving loaded weapons
lying around, occurred at Wabash, Ind
the other evening. Two children of W
Green were playing on the floor in bed
room, and found loaded revolver on the
wash-stand. They commenced PLAYING
with it, and the youngest, in handling
the revolver, accidentally discharged it
the ball entering the oldest child's BODY
near the heart. When picked up the
child was dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

SOMEBODY came into the Office of the
st. Louis Globe, the other day, and said
that he had seen bluebird, and four
different men sat down and wrote para
graphs about the fowl, all of which ap-
peared in one column. The readers of
the Globe thought they had bought the
OrnithoLogists' Journal by mistake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

THOSE who like to see a ragged toe and
dirty stocking will not care to buy SILVER
TIPPED Shoes. But those who would rather
have neat Silver Tip should insist that their
shoe dealer should always keep them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

Rev. E. II. HOPKINS, of Jackson Centre,
Shelby Co., o., says My wife had the con-
sumption for ten years, and had been confined
to her bed for some time. l heard of DIR. L.
Q. c. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial, and
after using four bottles she was able to do
the work for her family"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

The Boston penny savings bank had
81, 1O3. 153 OF deposits in 1873, the average
amount Of the accounts being about $l25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-04-30

4 BACHELOR is politely described as
man W no has neglected his opportunity
Of making some poor woman miserable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
A stolen Bill.

The Act establishing police force for
Annapolis appears to have been a singular
piece Of legislation. No sooner are the
Police Commissioners appointed than the
municipal authorities Of that small but
ancient city ask for writ of mandamus
against them, on the ground that the Act
passed by the General Assembly at its
last session was never passed or approved
as the Constitution of the State requires.
The petitioners allege that the Police
COMMISSIONER bill, which passed the
House Of Delegates, was not the bill that
passed the Senate subsequently; that the
original bill, when sent to the Senate for
its action, was either lost, mislaid, or stolen
from the Senate Chamber; that another
and spurious bill, with provisions differ
ing from the original, was palmed off upon
the Senate in the place Of the one that
was lost or stolen, and was passed by that
body without being sent back to the House
for concurrence. In proof. of this state
ment they produce before the Court what
they allege to be the original bill--the one
that was stolen. They account for their
possession of it by the ingenious state
ment that it was sent to them Through
the postoffice at Annapolis, on the l4th Of
May, 1874, from some unknown source. "
Now, we do not desire to say that the
municipal authorities had anything what
ever to do with stealing the bill in ques-
ton, but it is quite certain that they were
opposed TO its passage, and it seems to
have reached them in very suspicious
sort Of way, after the adjournment of the
General Assembly As they were to be
benefited by the theft il is reasonable
supposition that it was perpetrated, with
or without their knowledge, by one of their
own friends. Another allegation is that
.'the substituted bill was not signed by
the Governor on the 18th of April as en-.
dorsed, but on the 18th, after the limi.
allowed the Governor to sign laws had ex.
PRED, aud further that his signature was
not appended in the presence Of the pre-.
siding officers and chief clerks of both
Houses" as required by law There are
other objections raised to the act but those
we have cited are the chief 1t must be
remembered that this is an exparte state,
ment but il the charges are sustained
there can be no doubt that the Court will
decide that the law is invalid.
We hope rigid investigation will be
ordered, and that the parties to the scan
dalous transaction will be punished as
they deserve. Whatever may be the fact,
in regard to the character of the bill tina,
passed the Scnate---and that it was spu
rious we confess to have our doubts-i
strikes US as piece of cool effroutery thai
the municipal authorities of Annapolis
should undertake to make good their cast
by filing in the court bill that could onl,
have been purloined in their interest and
by their friends, whether there was an,
collision In the matter or not Baitimor
Gdsette Of Tuesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
wAsHrsoros COUNTY,


On the night Of the 18th Instant, ono Of
the large brick buildings Of the Antietam
paper mills, two miles from Hagerstown,
was destroyed by fire. The building, con-
tanning machinery worth sixty-fve thous-
and dollars, was saved by the exertions Of
the Junior and Antictam Fire Companies,
who took their engines out to the fire, aid
ed by citizens and operatives. 1t is sup
posed the FIRE originated by spontaneous
combustion in lot Of rags stored in the
rag room, which got wet while being
brought to Baltimore in vessel. These
mills were totally destroyed by fire in Sep
TENDER last. They are owned by Jno. W.
Stonebraker and Messrs. Dushane, of Bal
timore. The loss is estimated at forty
thousand dollars, fully covered by insur-
ance,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NO. 1869 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Chas. /. Reiisnider, Trustee, VS.. Adam Zim.
norman and Caroline Zimmerman his wife
ORDERED this 9th day Of June, A. d.
" 1874, that the sale of Tins Real Estate
made and reported in the ahaye cause by
Charles I. Reifsnider, Trustee, under and by
virtue Of n deed Of trust from Adam thinner
man and Caroline Zimmerman his wife, be
finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary be shown on or before the 10Th
day Of July next provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper publish
ed in Carroll county, Maryland, once week
for three successive weeks previous to the 9Th
day Of July next.
The report states the amount Of sale Of real
estate to be $1363.25.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test
june 1885, FRAYK 7. SHAW, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
6 "a ACRES OF LAND.
Notice to Bridge Builders.

SEALED Proposals will be received until
~ Friday, the 18th day of June next, at IL
o'clock NJ, by the County Commissioners Of
Frederick and Carroll counties. at their re-
spective Offices, for building Wrought Iron
Bridge over Pipe Greek at Stultz' Mill. Ex-
IRENE length Of said bridge 20 feet; the Joists
to be Of good white oak lumber 2Sx12 inches,
covered with inch white oak flooring, to be
laid angular, space between the face Of abut.
ments or waterway "a feet and &c feet at top,
width Of bridge to be IA feet, width of abut-
ments 18 feet at bottom, battered to 10 feet
at top; height Of abutments from low water
mark feet, and feet thick at bottom, bat
tered to feet at top, with four wing walls to
be each in length 20 feet, and feet thick at
bottom, battered to 20 inches at top, and to
be p feet above the road bed, and COPIED or
capped with good broad stones, and the road
bed to be graded so as to give easy access to
bridge. All stone work to be built of good
material, and laid with mortar made of quick
lime and sand.
The Commissioners will meet on the 10th
Of June next, at Union Bridge, to open pro.
posals and give out the contracts.
M0RDECAI c. McKINSTRY, Prest.
Board County Commissioner for Carroll Co
LEWIS CRAWFORD, President
Board Co. Commissioners for Frederick Co
may 30.4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
DIED.

On the t;orsuch Road, near this city, ON
the 18th instant, Henry, son Of Frederick
Bonner, aged years, 2 months, and 10 days.
Near Walkessgille, Frederick county, Chas
L. son Of VIM. +. and Willie A. Lawyer, aged
years, months, and days
AT his residence, West Main street, this
city, on Sunday last, June II, Emanuel Ger,
nand, aged GO years, months, and days.
At Emmitisburg, on the 9Th instant, after
short illness, Mrs. Mary Adelsbergcr, wife
Of Mr.. Daniel q. Adelsbeger, and daughter
Of the late Xachariah Busby, formerly Of this
county, aged about d years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
GRAND
tournaments YHaBor Speed
THE FAIR GROUNDS,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
SATURDAY, JULY A, 1874.


HyHE knights, in full costume. will enter
a the lists at 10 o'clock, a. M, to contend
for the honor of GROWING the Queen of Love
and Beauty, and First aud Second Maids OF
Honor, and also for two Valuable Prizes.
The first Prize consists Of Silver Tea Set.
and the Second Of Saddle and Bride.
knights from different points will be pres
ent, and the array on the occasion will be one
OF more than ordinary gplendor
SEVERAL BANDS OF MUSIC will be
present and Snliyen the occasion, and Com
Portable Seats will be provided
RefresFments viii be furnished in great
variety by an experienced Caterer
knights wishing TO enter the contest are re-
quested to send their names, with Knightly
Titles, their height and style Of costumes. al
least days in advance to the Committee NJ
Westminster, Nd. Each knight must furnish
his own Lance, which must not be under 8
or over 10 feet in length. Costumes will be
furnished by the Committee for the occasion
at reasonable rates.
The Charge to the Knights will be made by
Hon. VIM. p. Maulsby, and the Coronation
Address will be delivered by Hon John Il.
Smith.
Chief Marshal, George NJ. Prugh Assist.
ants, Samuel Roop, Philip Babylon, Charles
Hubbard, Jos. Englar, VIM. p. Anthony and
u. ID. Berrett.
Heralds, b. f. Shriver aud G. V. wantz.
Judges, Geo. W. Manro, Geo W. Harris,
Hanson I. Webb, l.. A. ]. Lamotte, and
Joshua Sellman, Sr.
Committee, Geo. W. Matthews, Henry L.
Moreloek, Charles v. Wantz, and d. Fowble.
The people of Carroll and the Surrounding
counties are cordially invited, and no effort
will be spared TO render the Tournament a
thorough success.
Excursion Tickets from all points on the
Western Maryland and Frederick & Pennsyl.
vania Line Railroads can be obtained
Stabling, Feed, and Grooms for the Horses
used by the Knights will be furnished free Of
charge.
TRIALS OF SPEED.
First.--A Running Race. Purse 500.
$50 to the first and S25 TO the second. Catch
Riders, half mile heats, best in 8.
Second.-A Trotting Race. Purse 500
ST5 to the first and $25 to the second. Mile
heats, best . in 8. Open to all horses that
have never beaten 255.
Entrance Fee 10 per cent. Not less than
four TO enter and two TO start in each race
Entries close June 9th, at 6 o'clock, D. m
All entries to be made with +. H. Orendorf,
Westminster, Md. No entry will be consid
cred made unless the money is paid
The Price of Admission TO the Ground
has been fixed at % cents. Children Is cts
D4- Horses and Carriages admitted free o
charge.
G. S. HAINES,
President Carroll County Ag'l. Society.
iune G-td
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20

Eighteen horse thieves were recently
hung, near tho town of San Saba, Texas,
and, altogether, eighteen persons have
been put to death in Bell county within
ten days. IL such summary vengeance
could put an end to crime that county
ought to DO free, but community that, in
violation of law, pnaishcs offenders against
the law, is not likely to foster respect
for right and justice.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NO. s EQUITY.

NO. EQUITY.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll county sit
ting as Court of Concurrent Equity Juris'
diction, Joshua and Elijah Scrivener VS.,
Margaret N. Phillips and others.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditor,
~ of William N. Phillips, deceased, to fils
their claims in said case properly proven and
authenticated with the Register OF Wills fol
Carroll county, on or before the 18th day o.
August, 1874.
GEO. NJ. PARKE,
june l34t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
SPRING MILLS.

TNHE undersigned, agent for John Wilson,
u Jr., having leased the Spring Mills prop
erty, warehouse, &c, Of Mr.. Joseph 0ren.
dorff, is prepared to Grind all kinds Of Grain
at the shortest notice. Wheat Flour, Corn
Meal, Buclswheat Meal, Hominy, and all
kinds Of Chop done to order, and for sale by
W. G. GLOVER,
apr 25-ly Agent,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NO. 1850 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
John I. orndorff, Trustee, VS.. Mary +. 0rn.
dorff and others.
ORDERED this 18th day Of June, 1874,
" that the account Of the Special Auditor
filed in this cause, be finally ratified and con-
irmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown
on or before the 30th day Of June instant
provided copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Carroll county
for twosuccessive weeks before the last named
day.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
june 1921 FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20

DISTRESS IN CANADA-QaeJec, June
H.--Lcttcrs from Saguenay state that
there * much distress in that district.
Since the snow disappeared inccssant rain
has fallen. No grain has been sown and
farmers have been obligcdio eat their seed
grain. The young people are emigrating
in large numbers. The cattle are dying
in all directions for tho want Of food.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20

A letter to the St. Louis Republican
from vinita, in the Indian territory, says
that vigilance committee, extending to
the Kansas border, has been formed for
the purpose ofridding the territory of horse
thieves and dcspcradocs. Within short
time eight rufians have been lynched.
Seventeen others are on the committee s
list, most ofwhom viii merely be ordered to
leave the territory Joe Queen and John
Morgan, the leaders of the gang, will how
ever, be KILLED on sight"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NO. 1896 EQUITY.

NO. 1896 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
James II. Dodrer, Trustee, vs.. Alexander P.
Adlesperger.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors
AN Of Alexander p. Adlesperger, who were
such prior to the s0th day of August, 1872, to
file their claims properly proven with the
Clerk of this Court, on or before the 18th day
Of August next.
ABNER NEAL,
june l3-4t Special Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NO. 1474 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Thomas NJ. Lanahan VS.. William Brosius
Ell. ais.
nRDERED this LIST day of June, A. d.
" 1874, that the mortgage sale made and
reported in the above cause be ratified and
confined, unless cause be shown to the con
trary on or before the first day Of July, 1874;
provided copy Of this order be published in
some newspaper published in this county,
once week for three successive weeks prior
to the said LIST day Of July, 1874.
The report states the sale to be for $500.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True eopy,-Test
june 6-St FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
Commissioners, Notice.

TtHE County Commissioners Of Carroll
a county, will meet at their 0iioo, in Wost-
Minister, on the FIRST MONDAY on JULY,
1874, for the transaction Of business.
BY ordor,
JABEZ A. BUSH,
june O It Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
s. BENTZ,S

GEREALINE or Anti-Dyspeptic Food,
~ the cheapest and healthiest food in the
world. Bread, meat and medicine combined.
Call and get package and try Il. For sale
by E. s. STOUFFER,
Sole Agent for Westminster, Nd,
nov 10.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20

Tic corner stone Of q monument to the
Confederate dead was laid in the Park at
Savannah on Tuesday, with imposing GER
emonies. The monument is to be erected
by the Women's Memorial Association.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
MARRIED.

In Westminster, ON Jane II, by Rev. Hen
ry Baltzley, George W. Barber and Cathnrine
Q. Davis, both Of this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
NOTICE.

A LII persons who have claims against
"A Mary Caple, will please notify the un.
dersigned Of them and call at the Office Of
Jas. A. G. Bond, Attorney at Law.
ELIAS BROTHERS.,
JAS. A. C. BOND,
mar 29-tf Trustees Of Mary Caple.