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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

The USE oP FLIEs.-At last the use
Of flies has been discovered. A celebrated
English chemist, Mr.. Emerson, has studied
the habits Of this animal until convinced
that il is a blessing in disguise, and more.
over, that in the natural sequences Of
cause and result tho hy puts itself where
i can do the most good; or in other words
that where they most do congregate is
that place where for our good, they are
most needed. His explanation Is that in
the air, especially where Il Is not fresh
and clear, are innnmerable animalcules
floating about. ANY body moved quickly
through this air gathers up more or less
Of these, as he proved by waving sheet
of paper in the room and then placing L
under the microscope; now the fies, in
darting back and forth, cover themselves
with these minute insects, 50 that under a
msgnifying glass they look to be covered
with lice-then, stopping, they eat Of The
aecumulating animalcules, and 50 make
their meal and rid the air wc breathe q
hundreds Of IL minute inhabitanss
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

The Boston Commercial Ballsfia speaks
to the point upon the subject Of croaking:
"Eyery one remembers Mr. Cr0aker,
in "The Good -Natured Man" Every
thing was dark and gloomy and Suspicious
to bis jaundieed view. He was ever sur
rounded by conspiraiors, aud at every step
he trod on . concealed powder-mine. Dir.
Croaker was only representative Of q
class Of men with whom we are all iamil-
lara class that do vastly more to bring
about and create the very state Of affairs
they dread than any other thing, They
we're never 50 numerous as at present. and
never 50 potent for evil. just at the
time, TOO, when we need people If the
very opposite character, hopeful, buoyaat,
magnetic men, who can look difficulties IN
the face and laugh at them and overcome
them.
The secret Of the success Of some ply
sicians Is not in their skill or their pin.
but in their bright, inspiring and cheerful
countenances, ways and words. More
than han the people in the world are dy-
ing of imaginary diseases. More than half
our troubles are imaginary, anyway.
It is just 50 in business. There are too
a ma y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24
Trust Her.

Confidence is everything between hus-
band wife; and woman who loves, de-
sires above all things to be trusted. She
would be glad when he was sad. She
would not be ignorant of his anxieties.
Anything is better to her than to be shut
out from the innermost of the life Of one
who should be all hers us she is all his. Wo-
men generally are averse to keeping things
to themselves, and husband is often over
dosed with confidence but many really
affectionate men lead, as far as their wives
are concerned, double life. OF that which
is not domestic, they s,link it right to say
nothing. Some grievous trouble may be
upon them--dread of failure, certainty Of
loss, rumors of some mistake which has
plunged them into anxiety; and they make
no sign Of it save by change of manner,
which to the women who are ignorant that
they have any cares, is incomprehensible .
The wife would gladly be sympathetic,
but when a frowning brow, silence, and q
lack Of usual caresses, are the tokens she
has Of her liege lords trouble, all her
boosted intuition cannot keep her from
flying to the conclusion that Il is per-
sonal matter---that she is no longer loved
or that he loves some one else And 7
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24
For The Democratic Aduocats.


The following is an interesting item in
the history Of our country and of Baptists
given upon the authority Of Rev. DR..
Fisher, of Lexington, Ky, who received
it directly from Rev. Andrew Tribble, who
died at the age Of ninety-three years.
Mr. Tribble was pastor Of Baptist church,
in Virginia, near the residence Of Thomas
Jefferson, the author Of the American De-
claration of Independence, some eight
years before the birth Of that immortal
document. Jefferson attended the meet
ings Of this church for several months in
succession, and was on terms Of intimacy
with its pastor. He was asked how he
liked Baptist church government It is
well known how democratic it is, and has
been from the earliest times. Mr.. Jeffer-
son replied, that its propriety had struck
him with great force, and had greatly in
terested him; adding that he considered it
the only pure form of democracy then ex-
isting in the world, and had concluded
that it would be the best plan of govern
ment for the American coloniest. Who
can tell the influence this little church had
thus upon the destinies of our country and
the world. Mr.. Jefferson freely confessed
to his associates, that the Baptist doctrines
on that subject had enlightened and fixed
his principles in relation to religious free
dom. ISAAC CoLE,
Westmiaster, Nd, July 10, 1876.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

"HoBsoN's CHOICE. Though this
oft-used expression is understood by many
in its general import, yet the historical
incident which has made il celebrated is
not. we believe 50 commonly known. The
following from the 50Oth number of the
spectator" happily explains the incident
from which this celebrated expression arose;
Mr.. Thomas Hobson was a carrier and the
first man in this land who let out hackney
horses. He lived in Cambridge, aud OBJ.
serving that the scholars rode hard, his
manner was TO keep large stable Of
horses, with boots, brides and whips to
furnish the gentlemen at once, without
going from the college to borrow, as they
have done since the death Of this worthy
man. | say, Mr.. HobsOn kept stable Of
forty good cattle, always ready and fit for
travelling; but when man came he was
led into the stable where there was great
choise, but he obliged him TO take the
horse that stood next to the stable door.
So that every customer was alike, well
served according to his chance, and every
horse ridden with the same justice, whence
ii became proverb, when what ought to
be your choice falls upon you to say,
HHobson's choice"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

GIVE THE CHrLDREN OsroSs.-A
mother thus writes to the Herald Of
Health:
Once week inyariably--And Il was
generally when we had cold meat minced
II gave the children dinner which was
always hailed with delight, and looked for
ward to-this was dish Of boiled onions.
The little things knew not they were TAX.
ing the best Of medicines for expelIing
what most children are great sufferers
from--worms. believe mine we're kept
wholly free BY this remedy alone.
Not only boiled onious for dinner, but
chives also they were encouraged 10 cat
with their bread and bhtter, and for this
purpose they had tuft Of chives In their
little gardens. Il was medical man who
taught me to boil osdons as specific for a
cold in the cheA. He did not know at
the time, til,f told him, that they we're
good for anything else.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

The following are some Of the old Eng.
lish rhymes and prophecies Of coming
weather. Some Of them are curious, Il
not correct. Many Of them are 80 often
found true as to be now considered almost
infallible.
When the glow worm lights his lamp,
Then the air is always damp.
II the cock goes growing to bed,
He'ssure to rise with wet head.
When black snails do cross your path,
Then black clouds much moisture hath.
When the peacock loudly bawls,
Soon we'll have both rain and squalls.
When you see the gossamer flying,
Then be sure the air is drying.
A rosy sunset presages good weather;
A ruddy sunrise bad weather
A bright yellow sky in the evening in
dicates wind pale yellow sky in the
evening indicates wet a neutral gray
color in the evening is favorable Sign
in the morning an unfavonbIe one. The
clouds, IL soft, underlined, and feathery,
betoken fine weather. Deep, unusual
lines in the sky indicate wind or storm.
More delicate tints bespeak fair weather.
A rainbow in the morning
Gives the shepherd warning
That is, If the wind be easterly, because
it shows that the rain cloud is approaching
the observer. fiat sunrising or sunsetting
the clouds appear Of lurid red color, ex-
tending nearly to the zenith, it is sure
sign Of storms and gales of wind.
If the moon shows like silver shield,
Be not afraid to reap your field
But II she rises haloed around,
Soon win we tread on deiuged ground.
A rainbow at night is a sailors delight.
This adage may also be good sign,
provided the wind be westerly, as it shows
the rain clouds are passing away.
When rocks fly sporting high in air,
Il shows that windy storms are near.
The evening red and the morning gray
Are certain signs Of beautiful day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

The Iron Grown Of Lombardy is SO
called from narrow baud Of iron within
il, said to have been beaten out Of one Of
the nails used at the Cruci6xion. This
bandisabout three-eighths Of an inch broad
and one-tsnth Of an insh in thickness.
According to tradition, the nail was first
given to Constantine by his mother, who
discovered the cross. The outer eirclet
Of the crown is Of beaten gold aud set with
precious stones. It was preserved with
great care at Mona, near Milan, and Ma
pcleon, like his predecessor Charlemagne,
was crowned with it. After the war be-
tween Austria and Italy, the Iron Grown
was delivered by the former power 70 Vie.
tor Emmanuel,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

RosEwooD.--It has puzzled many peo.
pie to decide why the dark wood SO highly
valued for furniture should be called rose.
wood. It's coloa certainly does not look
like rose, SO VIC must look for some other
reason. Upon asking, we are told that
when the tree is fresh cut the fresh wood
possesses a very strong, rose-like fragrance,
hence the name. There are half dozen
or more kinds of rosewood trees. The
varieties are found in South America and
the East Indies and neighboring islands,
Sometimes the trees grow so large that
planks four feet broad and ten in length
can be cut from one Of them. These
broad planks are principally used to make
the tops Of pianofortes. When growing in
the forest, the rosewood tree is remarkable
for its beauty, but such is its value in man
ufactures as an ornamental wood, that
some Of the forests where it once grew
abundantly now have scarcely single speei-
men. In Madras, the government has
prudently had great plantations Of this tree
set out, in order to keep up the supply.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24
Mr.. choate and the Ambitious Boy

A great many boys mistake their calling,
but all such are not fortunate enough to
find it out in as good season as this one
did. It Is said that Rufus Choate, the
great lawyer, was once in New Hampshire,
making plea, when boy, the son Of
farmer, resolved to leave the plow and be-
come lawyer, like Rufus Choate. He
accordingly went to Boston, called on Mr..
Choate, and said to him: Il heard your
plea up in our town. / have desire to
become lawyer like you. win you teach
me how?'
"As well as ! can, said the great law
yer. "Corne in and sit down"
Taking down copy Of Blackstone, he
said :-@Read this until | come back, and
will see how you get on
The poor boy began. An hour passed.
His back ached, his head and legs ached.
He knew not how to study. Every mo-
ment became torture. He wanted air.
Another hour passed, and Mf. Choate came
and asked "How do you get on r.
@Get oul Why, do you have to read
such stuff as this?"
aYes.n
"How much Of it?''
All there is ON these shelves. and
more" looking about the great library.
"How long win It taks?"
"Well, il has taken me more than twen-
ty-fye years"
"How much do you get?'
"My board and clothes"
aIs that all p
@Well, that Is about all I have gained
as yet"
"Then," said the boy, II viii 70 back
to ploughing The work Is not near as
hard, and it pays better"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

IsrEoRrTy Who ever possessed Il that
did not derive untold advantage from ii \
i y better than riches, Il i Of mors value
than diamonds and al precicus s1ones;''
and vet every man may possess a. 7he
poorest may hzve 4, aud no power %
earth can rrest Il from them. Young
men, prize Integrity q character above ii
earthly gins
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

Hair can bc turned blonde, or, in othel
words, killed, BY washing in very weak
solution Of soda twice day. Two Of ths
leading bellies Of New York society ow,
their muoh-admired golden TO this simple
recipe
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-24

M
IsS1SiS@. SS%n |
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

We take the following from letter
dated Prescott, A. T.. June 30, rs to u
gentleman of this place:
In regard to the place to settle in l
have not seen any location which suits
as we'll on the Coast. 1t is beautiful
place OF about fifteen or eighteen hun
bred inhabitants, with farms close
around and plenty of fertile valleys from
20 to so miles from it, and the best Of
mines undeveloped in a circle of so
miles. Capitalists are coming in now as
the country is safe from Indians, and
prospectors are making new discoveries
every week. Last week ledge was
found 40 miles from here, very well de-
veloped. which assayed as high at ST.
| 700 to the ton. think this will be the
most central place in the Territory and
good location for man to settle and
make a home in, as the country i'm
proves. The town is growing very fast
this season and the best OF all is that it
is the business and solid men OF the
place who are doing the improving,
which shows well for the town. We
could not find an empty house in the
place. 1t is different from the mining
towns in Nevada, as everything moves
slow without any unhealthy excitement
The town boasts of some eight or nine
faro games, with monte and all kinds of
short-card games, and there is no lack Of
other sport.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Every one remembers Irving's pleas
ant story Of Rip Van Wrinkle and his
twenty years nap. Tho London Stan.
dard is a living prototype OF Rip. He
wakes up occasionally, gives his readers a
blast of thunder sound" and then drops
off for another snooze. A short time ago
he opened his eyes and mouth simulta-
neously, and roared at America and Can
ada, and set every one to rubbing his
knuckles and looking mild; and now,
with all due gravity, he informs the Brit
ish istocracy that the intelligent Amer
leans are quite sick Of their experiment
in free, popular government, and that "a
majority of the people of the United
States would joyfully return to the al
legiance from which century ago they
made their insane revolt" Poor old fell
low. Twould be sacrilege to disturb his
peaceful slumbers. aud il the delusion
gives him pleasure, why, leave him in
possession Of it, None of US are &c
happy that we can afford to lose our pei
ideas. especially when the wish is fathe,
to the thought.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20
SARGENT VS.. BIDwELL.

The political cauldron is bubbling and
kissing at greater rate than ever in San
Francisco. The Bulletin having denied
Sargent's charge that Bidwell's land was
obtained and held illegally. Sargent now
comes forward and reiterates the charge
and backs it up with copious legal srgu-
ment. Whether true or false. his action
in this respect will tend to help the
Democratic candidate for Gubernaiorial
honors. The fight lies between Irwin
and Bidwell and this charge of Sargent
if allowed to 60 on the record, will shake
the Inter candidate pretty badly. We
suppose il Bidwell had not accepted the
nomination Of the Independents Sargent
would never have brought, this affair to
light, and even as it is. it certainly can
do the Republican party in that State no
good, for they haven't the shadow Of a
chance. People don't forget things to
the degree that politicians seem to think
they do. When Bidwell was up for Con
gress 10 '63, Sargent stumped the dis
trict for him and helped mainly to cleo
him. He said then that Bidwell was tn,
best man in the district and held him uI
as paragon Of honesty and goodness
Now, If Bidwell has no valid title to hi'
vast amount of land in rs, he had non'
in 'G3, and It's very probable that II Bid
well was running in the present cam
paign ON the Gorham- Sargent ticket
that the dear public would hear nothing
OF this alleged swindlo. The deduction
is plain. Either Sargent lied in 'G3 o.
his sudden knowledge Of Bidwell'i
affairs has been produced by desire t.
beat him by foul means if fair don
avail. II the charge is true, which W,
doubt, it is q matter of regret for tn,
Independent party OF California, as tn,
foe OF monopoly and corruption i, de
serving of success. and any detection o
its candidates IL au irretrievable loss.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Advices from Panama give an account
Of a dreadful riot in Salvador. Religious
discussion and dissension seems to have
been the cause in this case rs we'll as
many others of atrocious and brutal
forms Of assassination. This bloody
ARRAY seems to have been sort OF st.
Bartholomew Eve ON o smaller scale.
When Christ was on earth he said to his
apostles; my peace l leave you. my
peace l give you. Peace which is not of
this world" From present indications
it would seem as though the apostolic
peace left to this earth by the Son OF
Man has sadly degeneratei, and like
other good precepts has been miscon.
strued and violated.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The amount of toll received from yes
sells going through the Suez Canal dur
ing the year 1874 was $l.OO0.000. The
expenses were about one-fourth Of that
amount. The cost OF this great water
way was about $95, ZOO, 900.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Bowers mansion Of Washoe fame
has been sold TO John Kelly of San
Francisco. The price paid was S25, 900,
which Is small in comparison to its cost.
"'' nelly proposes to make it the pleas.
u'e resort OF the western portion of
Nevada.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Republicans of California are 60
ing to mako desperate effort to sue
coed, or at least make hard fight. G..
W. Julian and o. P. Morton, Of Indiana,
together with the great Sachem, John A.
Logan, have arrived in San Francisco
and will take part in the campaign.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The infationisis are going TO hold a
convention in Detroit on the 25th OF
August. Ben. Butler, VIM. Kelley and
Others will demonstrate their lunacy on
that occasion.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Colorado, the Centennial State" will
be admitted into the Union on the 4th
OF July, 1876. She has a population Of
about 100, 900, and will be--next to Texas
the largest State in the Union.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

seven hundred and nifty uniortunates
landed at Castle Garden ON IN. IL,
inst, In charge of seven Mormon agents
en- route for Utah. Ninety.six were En-.
glish and the remainder Scandinavian
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Ithaca, N. Y, folks made great
hub.bub over their victorious crew of
Cornell University. Muscle seems to
command more admiration than brains
over there.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Changers have figured up total
membership in the country Of 1900, 900,
with half dozen counties yet to hear
from.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Cardinal McCloskey sails for Rome on
the 7th prox. He will receive the scarlet
hat and ring from the Pope at public
reception in the consistory Of the
Vatican.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The third'term principle is now AMI,
tating Mexico. The President is usins
all endeayor to procure his reelection
and the people don't see !. in the sam
l-k
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Sands W. Forman. former editor OF
the Virginia Chronicle. has assumed
control OF the Vallejo Independent. Il
throws up its cap for Irwin & Co.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The San Francisco stockholders are all
complaining that business is dull. Their
Wall street brethren are in the same fix.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Eureka Sentinel believes that Col.
onel Towne, of this place. used to be
taken by some people for the original
Quantrell, of Kansas fame,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Lieut.. Wheeler and his exploring party
are busy making observations in the San
Fernando country.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The White Pine News of the 18th con-
tains an account of the funeral obsequies
OF Frank Dana, of Eberhardt. who died
on the 10th instant. The News says:
On Monday his remains were brought
to this place for burial and it was the
saddest day we remember having seen in
Hamilton. The whole community
seemed to feel as if they had lost near
and dear friend for Mr.. Dana was well
known and highly respected by this en-
tire community. A, Ebrrhardt, his place
of residence. the Eberharit and Aurora
Company's mill was closed down, and
all kinds of business entirely suspended,
and the business places were draped in
mourning. During the funeral cere-
monies our people showed the same
mark of respect for the deceased. The
funeral was the largest that has taken
place in Hamilton since 1869, when the
population was larger than at present.
His widow is lying at the point of death
! in Eberhardt.
The Virginia Chronicle gives this
bright and shining example of virtue re-
warded.
Industry and faithful attention to bus.
mess are bound to win in the long run
| A few years ago man came here Will
letters of recommendation to clergy
man. and intended to take charge of {
hourishing Sunday school. No opening
occurred, but nothing daunted the younl
man started in as "check guerrilla,
and now he is at the head of the bes
paying faro banks in Virginia.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

London dispatches state that the
American team was dned on Sunday by
Sir Wharncliffs. A portion of the dis
patch was evidently overlooked, and the
public is now anxiously waiting for in
formation as to whether they had roast
turkey stuffed with oysters. or plain
roast beef. 1t is cruel to keep us all in
such suspense.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

a council of the Baptist clergy have
declared tho Rev. Bot, Of Philadelphia
charged with Reecher -innocent. The
dispatch neglects to mention to what fip-
IRE they raised his salary.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Good authority places the daily in.
come of Flood & O'Brien at forty ,hous.
and dollars. or one million two hundred
thousand dollars per month.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

The Eastern press gang arrived in San
Francisoo on Saturday last.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Among the numerous train OF pros
pective employees at the Palace HOTEL
San Francisco, we find an item oil eight
full. fedged hotel clerks, stunning ones,
each with his hair parted in the middle,
q gorgeous diamond pin, and smile
varying from the slightly patronizing to
the ineffably gracious.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Messrs. Whitehill and Stewart left
Hamilton for Eureka on the 10th inst.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Hon. Thomas Fitch is preparing to
canvass the State Of California for the
Republican party during the month OF
August.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-07-20

Gilmer and Salisbury have commenced
running a stage line from Hamilton to
Humboldt Wells, Mineral City and
Cherry Creek.