davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

Pick fine, red, ripe currants from The
stems; bruise them with pestle or meat
FOUNDER, and strain through thin cot.
ton or flannel bsg. To each pint Of
juice put one pound Of best white sugar,
and stir until 1t is well Dissolved; set il
over slowsfre; and when it boils skim
welf .Letit boil for fifteen or twenty
sminuts, then try il by cooling spoon
full little aud pouring it into a cup Of
cold water; lift sinks to the bottom di-
rectly, and scarcely colors the water, it
is done; if not, let it boil five minutes
longer. Strain il ipto small white jars
or glass tumblers, and, when cold. cover
with thin white paper dipped either in
spirits or the white Of an egg, and paste
thick brown paper over the jas
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

perish later by starvation or the
Indians. Seventeen children were
saved alive, supposed too young to
remember the assassination. All
of them were afterward claimed
by their friends In the East, and
two Of them later gave evidence
concerning the murder. The prop
erty OF the emigrants was divided
by the Mormons and Indians, and
it is said that as Late as 1862 Jew
elry taken at Mountain Meadows
was openly worn at Salt Lake City
and its origin not denied.
The dispatch which relates to the
trial now going on in Utah for this
foul murder speaks of one Lee,
whose confession the Government
refuses to accept. This is John ID.
Lee, then Mormon Bishop of Har-
mony, and one Of the three chiefs
who planned this cruel assassina-
ton. He appears to have been d
peculiarly atrocious scoundrel for
it is related in the accounts of the
massacre which we have seen that
while the Mormons were killing
the men this Lee singled out a
beautiful young girl and dragged
her out Of the melee for his own
vile purposes; and he himself is
said to have related afterward that
she strucx at him with large
knife, whereupon he shot her
through the head" So late as 1870
this scoundrel still lived at Har-
mony, in Utah and now In the
hands of justice, ii is to be hoped
he will not escape hanging.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

witness advantages he has no
failed to avail of with profit to con.
tributor and publisher, and the
delight Of the reading public as
well.
An incident is described in The
RecollectionS which / propose
to reproduce from memory so fal
as the limits OF this chapter will
allow. While the confederate forces
were occupying Harper's Ferry,
Strother went down from his home
at Berkeley Springs to take a peer
at them. He at once found him
self, with pencil in hand ard pa
per upon the head of an empty
barrel, sketching their works.
While so employed, in blank limo
cence Of wrong or peril, an officer
tapped him on the shoulder and
claimed him as his prisoner. 2
For what?" asked the artist,
looking up with surprise.
You make wondrous show oil
ignorance or innocence, replied
his captor, =" in ask ing what for
Taking sketches of our works for
the enemy's use, and yet pleading
innocence, Ell? Come with me ~
Ofcourse the captive went. But
as he went, he frankly told the Of
ficer his name and occupation. as
surfing him that he had no such mo-
tive, Or purpose, as had naturally
enough been attributed to him, as
surfing him that he had a drawer
full. of similar sketches at Bath I'M
used-tha he simply sketched
their works because he couldn't
help it, or other words fitted to
convey the fact That sketching had
been lifelong propensity with
him.
Having found friends who iden-
tilted him, his captor permitted
him to go on his way rejoicing, in
stead of sending him prisoner to
Libby or elsewhere
AS I read General Strothers' own
account Of this scene, which i have
not attempted to reproduce partic-
ularly,I dropped the magazine and
INDUCED a hearty laugh, exclaim-
ing, I" that's SO ~
When asked what / was so much
amused at, | explained, saying
that / thought | would have been
quite useful, as a corroborafing
witness, had been present. /
could have given facts, such as I
have narrated above, to convince
anybody not altogether incredu-
lous, that Strotfler indeed couldn't
help it"-that, as with the boys
whistle, which, it was claimed,
" blew ITSELF" SO was it with his
pencil, when it showed SO little
respect for Rebel authority at the
Ferry.
j. E. s.
WASHINGTON, ID. g.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Fishing for Sharks.

The Shark fishery of the north
ern Ice Sea in tho Bay of Tercber-
skya and the peninsula Koh, has
recently been revived. Two kinds
of shark are found in this region
the Greenland shark and the bask-
ing shark. They frequently as
semble III shoals, and boats engag-
ed in the fishery are often sur
rounded by a hundred or more of
these sea hyenas greedy for prey.
Anchoring at a certain distance
from the land, they sink a vessel
pierced with holes, containing Oil,
tallow or other fat, which the sea
currents distribute in the neigh
borhood. This attracts the sharks
and they are caught with baited
hooks attached to iron chains, as
they could easily bite through the
strongest rope.
Three of the men pull the fish
toward the boat. and the fourth
stands ready with a wooden ham,
mer, weighing 20 pounds.to strike
with all his force the moment the
head appears. The shark is then
cut open, the oil taken out, andfits
swimming bladder inflated 1t is
then cast adrift to float, as, if al
lowed to sink, the other sharks
would eat it and not care for other
bait.
Sometimes the sharks surround
boat SO thickly that it cannot es-
cape, and the crew are killed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31
Don't DO II.

Don't linger where your love lies
dreaming. Wake her up and tell her TO
get breakfast.
Don't insult poor man. His mus
Giles may be well developed.
Don't ask your pastor to preach with
out notes. How else could be pay bis
provision bill.
Don't put on airs in your new suit.
Remember that your tailor Is suffering.
Don't stand still and point the way 70
heaven. Spiritual guido boards save
but few sinners.
Don't be too sensational. A dead
heart properly cooked will make savo-
~ meal.
Don't write such long obituaries.
Save some Of your kind words for the
living.
Don't depend wholly on Spalding;s
prepared glue. It viii not mend bro
ken promise.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

The confusion at the Clifton House,
Niagara, where only newly-married peo-
pie are accommodated, are frequent and
often ridiculous. One evening, when
the moon was not doing very we'll, a
score Of ladies were sitting together on
the balcony chatting and apparently
waiting for something. A young man
appeared and said tremblingly, "Come,
darling" All Immediately rose and
prepared to 60, where only one was
wanted. Things soon got right, and
the ladies who were still left on the
balcony said, Chow absurd Of a man
to call his wife In that way
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

ms most important election will oc-
cur on Friday, August 18th, 1876. In
the absence Of any general advertisement
as the law only provides the posting OF
notices at the several school houses where
an election is to be held, we publish the
following in order to inform those who
may not see the notices.
The law requires that vote for a
County Superintendent, president Of
board Of commissioners and two COM
missioners for each County district, and
trustee for each subdistrict, shall be
taken at the School Houses in each sub
district of the County on the day above
mentioned, between the hours Of 0 d. m.
and 8 p. m. A Judge and clerk shall be
chosen by majority Of the legal voters
present at the opening of the polls. Poll
books are to be prepared by the Coun-
ty Superintendent, and delivered to the
Trustees, indicating everything necessa-
ry to make the election legal, except
that the number of persons voting shall
be written in full at the foot Of the list.
The ballots used at this election shall
have printed on them the names Of all
persons voted for, and the Office for
which each is preferred. The same
ballots shall also have written or prin-
ted on them--"For power TO Levy
or against power to Levy" as the vo-
ter may prefer. The judge Of the cleo
ton must give the person elected trustee
in his sub-district, certificate signed by
himself and the clerk. Within ten days
after said election, the judges shall for
ward to the secretary of the board Of
education for his district, the full official
record of the election as held by him.
Any other information desired will be
promptly and cheerfully given
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31
ARepentant Runaway VIE

The Paducah (Ky.) News says: "A
few weeks ago was published an account
Of the elopement Of Mrs. Wilson, from
Ballard county, witha man named Bar
bee, and Of her Abandonment other three
children. Barbee took her out to Viz
ginia, where, becoming tired Of her So
ciety, he deserted her among strangers,
leaving her without means FOR her sup
port. In this strait she has written to
her father and husband, asking their
forgiveness and for money with which to
return home, The heartless brute who
invaded that household and induced q
mother TO abandon her tender offspring
TO follow him, and then desert her In
such style, should Be made to suffer
for such rascality."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

The Hartford Times says: "Such a
cold morning as Monday July 10, Is
rarely known in this part Of New Eng
land at this time Of the year. Here Ia
Connecticut the temperature generally,
at sunrise, W rather below than above
so deg; and, ID some parts Of the State
il was down to 40 deg. The latter
mark was common in Berkshire county,
Massachusetts; and in Vermont there
must have been 10 some places almost
If not quite frost"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31
II we were not SO busy and had a tear

II we were not SO busy and had tear
to spare, we should give it to the Ten
nessee editor who tells the following
melancholy tale:
CAT an election not more than a
thousand years ago, this paper support
ed q gentleman for Office during the whole
campaign. It stopped its press to print
tickets for him, and the editor stood in
the Court House yard all day and neg
lected his private business to electioneer
for him, and now be tells us to stop his
paper, he cont pay for two country pa
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31

A. 4. Stewart says that the best
way to make man honest is to
watch him. The custom house Of
ficers will please keep an eye on
Mr.. Stewart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-31
Good and Bad Worknlen.

george Eliot, the lady novelist, one oil
the keenest observers Of men and things
makes note Of one essential difference
between workmen who take pride in
their trade and those who are Indifferent,
and expresses her thoughts through one
Of the characters in Adam Bede: II
can't abide to see men throw away
their tools / that way the minute the
clock begins to strike, as If they took no
pleasure i their work, and was afraid to
see mans arms drop down as If he
was shot before the clocks fairly struck
as il he'd never a bit o pride and de
light ms work The very grindston II
go on turning bit after Jon loose it, Z
It's told Of a man poorly dressed
that be went to church seeking an OPP
portunity to worship. The usher did
not notice him, but seated several we'll
dressed persons, who presented them
selves, when finally the man addressed
the usher, saying: "Can you tell me
whose church this is?" Eyes, this Is
Christs church" "Is he in?" was the
next question, after which a seat was not
so hard to find.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
r r. NoRMENT,

ATTORNEY- 4 r. A W,
AND REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY
OFFICE on Main street, two doors west OF
~ Court, Westminster, respectfully informs
The citizens Of Carroll and adjoining counties
that he will give prompt attention TO oil bust
meas intrusted to him, both before the Conrts
Of this State and the Departments OF the
General Government at Washington, D. Z.
jan 4, 1878.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11

strongly tested the endurance 6f the Amer.
icans.relieved by occasional small successes,
On the 18th of June, 1770, the rear Of
the Continental invading l0rss marched
cut on one side Of ST. Johns, and the head
Of the British column marched IN on the
cther- Thus ended the invasion Of Cana
da; a winters wonder Of alternate hope
aud fear to the americans, but in one
great sense important, that il proved the
confidence Of the people in their cause.
Il added another to the many evidences
that the American Revelation was not the
result Of sudden outbreak. famed BY Ia
discreet zeal. and promoted By brilliant
success
In September, TITS the Continental
Congress assumed first the style Of the
Thirteen United Colonies. The delegates
from Georgia took their seats, and thus
al the original British colonies we're rep
resented. The delegates applied diligently
to their work, and in executive details they
accomplished more than could safely be
published to friend or foe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11

MILTON WHITNEY. ]. 3. PEARSON, IN.
WHITNEY g. PEARSON, Jr.

HAvE entered into a partnership for the
Ii practice Of law in Carroll county, and
ali the courts ofthe State. Mr.. Whitney will
come from Baltimore to Westminster when
ever il may be necessary for the trial Of cases !
and bis opinion and advice can be had at any
time by calling at the Office, directly opposite
Wheeler's Hotel, Main ST. Westminster.
aug ltf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11

SI,NnAY TRAINS MEsr
SINpAY TRAlNS EAST

A-4ANtIN Mon ETt1C,
aud Intermediate stations. ~ atn A. N. Leave Cal.
vert station baltimore Tor Mechsniestnsh and In
ie-mediaig Stations, al l.s5P.M
SUNDAY TRAINS EAST.
Leave McehanicstoWn for Baltimore and inter
lnesiiaie stations. al Ak A. " Leave Union Rridre
er Baltimore and intermediates Stations az tsp ~
Through Can win he run on Express Trains BE-
tween baumprc and Frederick and MGrtiushuFg
and in1mesiisfe connections will b. made rs Mall
Trains between same points. Nail Trains Will make
Close connection At Hsscrsiown for Chanbcrshuns
Express Trains top only - owirgs Mills Reis;ers
town, Westminster. New Windsor Union bridge
Frederick Junction Rocky Ridcc and stations &.
i1ten Mcchaniczsawn and HagcrsiDWn
Mail and Accommodation Trains stop At ali sta
uenS
Passcngers vii purchase ticket. aud take Expires
IrAim ai The Cumoerand Valley Depst IN Hagers.
tawn.
ExpreS Trains viii stop Nt Williamson station
Cumberland Valley Rsilroad. 70 accommodate pAs.
saigcr r. and rum Nilliamsport such passenger.
guing Wusi viii purcAasc Wcglern Maryland Ticket,
only b nagersioWn
Time giyen above iar Calvert station. Union Tepat
PeunA- Avenue and Fulton stations and Frederirk
aud MArtirsburg, i baitmore Tine For All other
stations. Philadelphia time i used which + fye
minutes faster than Baltimore time
j. " HOOD Gcn1 Manager
B II. GRIswolD. Gen'i Ticket Agent jdnis
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
TO FARMERS.
SMITHSRAW BONE PHOSPHATE


HAVING largely increased our facilities
- tor manufacturing purposes, We are
now prepared 70 Offer 10 the public gaiaa.
tts dad heiiabte Fertilizer, adapted to an az
ricaltaral products, and guaranteed 10 com
pete With any Phosphate in the market in
quality, uniformity, and durability. Our
Phosphate i put up IN bags, prepared ex-
pressly for drilling, and can be applied IN
quantities however small per acre. OWING to
the low price Of wheat, We have decided to
reduce die price OF our phosphate 10 So. 80
per ton for CASH If credit IS given, sI5
per ton, with note, bearing interest," from date.
Our Phosphate has been used extensively in
the Middle and Southern States, and has given
universal satisfaction to all who have tried it.
By permission We refer You TO number Of
reliable farmers and Others who can testify to'
is merits, viz.
Christopher KOl,er, shrewsbury, YORK Co Pa
Cornelius Collins.
Vim. Jarrett, Belair, Hartford county, Nd.
CIV. StockSiaie, Reisterssawn, Bait. Go. Nd.
hi ]. Peddieord, Cooksville, Howard Co. Nd.
BIZ DAVIS, AOnrovia, Frederick eonntr, Nd.
K. 4, Carr, Aberdeen, Hartford eoanty, Ma.
". 7. J. Crawford, Moodbine, Carroll Co. Nd.
Michael Bartholov, Washington county, Nd.
4. Brown 4 Co, Hamilton, NORTH Carolina
r. n Shannon, Bealeton, Faaquie< Co. Va.
We also keep constantly On hand on Vii
mol. Ground Salt Cake, Ammonia, Potash,
Nitrate Soda, Pure Ground Bone, Charleston
Guanc, Plaster, &c. &c, which VII BE- sold
Al lowest prsces. rendering cur sincere
thanks for pact favozs ACCORDED rs, We solicit
a continuance Of the sane. ANY farther In
formation will be gwen BY addressing
J. J. SMITH 4 Co,
AplT-Sm NeW Windsor, Carroll Go. Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
miscellaneous.


month Of September hundred years ago
was the invasion Of Canada under the
reluctant consent Of The Continental Con-
gress Thequestions Why was Canada
Invaded, and Why were not the United
Colonies satisfied 10 remain on the dsfen-
sire : have 70 be answered BY reference to
circumstances and evenss preceding the
Revelation.
III the beginning Of 1853, AFTER a var
between Great Britain and France, which
had lasted seven years. Al the FFsaeh
possessions in America north Of the Brit
ISL colonies we're ceacd 10 Great Britain
BY the treaty Of Paris. This xas humil-
iasi0n which the French nation o0uld not
forget, and the desire for satisfactsoa VAS
unqusstiDnahly among the motives for the
friendly artitaae q France tovard the eOle-
MES IN their effort At iadepeaaence- Al
the beginsing IL the Freneh var washisg-
ton zrzs Distinguished himself N the
British cause, whicA was thea the CSlsaiAl
szlse. By his ssrFsess under Rr1a3oek.
Ia the course eft nany Csloaisis. leyal to
Grsat Briizia and eoanting thai lsyalty
thsir rssndsst koasts sainsa marked hssor
By thsir FrumPtnszs. rsadiaess and oour-
see- The rszlon rszzark ahouf "hzs-
bnzamen in arms rssiissiingsr1ined sulaisry
Al the Sesia.ins q tn Rssolnsioaary var
MIST be taksn VIII sama allowances. Fer
many Anerisass II lhe csasissatzl army,
FriFafes as weA rs aEcers, had sen ssr-
riee, zn1 hard servi.e sse. asasr the
B-stshS s.e
VIXEN fasE zurBzE< sf sssssateat arose
n tie Tkrsesn Col.aies tie Br5t;sk Cor
eznnsus Was ss< sasw % Psrsssrs the
l.aezr shsa sArs.seasa frsz the trsafy #
I7Gz. tie kznzisGiaa q FEznee and The
frssa salliszsa Il sarssga ss1say % ths
Brisish posseszssns- Wh.Esserss diElozasy
attempted = EnruFe Is uu< 70 cur Pzzposs:
uh,t z1ezessas measures assozplssAed Il
Canals ) a nnnssez If kisesxy- The Brit
ish Gossrzz<at. F.sE;ssr frsz he srst, had
nesershzIsss azsuEsd s51eshiag q the
attitude If cosqsersrs N Canada TAis
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
Frederick & Pa. Line Railroad
CHANGE OF TIME.
SUMNER SCHEDULE

ON and after Monday. MAY 4th. 1874,
~ trains Will arrive At and depart froni
Frederick. as follows:
For Baltimore, and Intermediate stations on
Western Maryland Railroad, Iitiles,own,
Hanover. and all points North at 7.l5 a N.
Returning Nill arrive al ll.SO a N.
For Baltimore. and intermediate stations on
Western Maryland Railroad. Litflestown,
and Hanover, al 500 ?. m. Returning, will
arrive a. 80 D. IN.
For Hagerstowa, Nilliamsport and inter
mediate stations ON Western Maryland Rail
rosd AID Littlestown, at 4.s0 p, N. Return
ing, viii arrive at 9.45 4. N. An trains stop
at intermediates stations.
GEORGE MORGAN, Agent.
may
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
II. A. McATEE.
DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. GEO. S. FoUKE, Dentist. ofIsr. NJ.
~ services at his Office.
Saturday. A' anu
Emmittsburg-Fourth Wednesday Amer.
noon till Thursday Afternoon.
noon aud Friday. -''s'
Rocky Ridge-First Wednesday Alderman.
double Pipe Creek-First Thursday.
Middlebnrg-First Friday.
nniontown-Second Wednesday Afternoon.
and Friday. 1A''efhooh
Union Bridge-Third Wednesday Aftsrpoop
and Thursday Forenoon. ''ei''00i'
New Windsor-rhird Thursday Afternoon
roreh"on' feb %
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
CHANGE OF TIME.
Western Maryland Railroad.
h - 81.
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
- lsAIS ngyNIsa -.

ON aud afer SUNDAY, June ls,h, 1915,
~ Passenger Trains on this road will run
As islliOus.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS | F.!
REDUCTION IN PRICES ! 4!
The nd. fGFtilililg & Manufacturing Co.

TIME recent reduction in the price Of Pc
Il ruyian Guano, has enabled the COMPANY
to reduce the price Of their Ammoniated
Super Phosphate to
SO Per Ton, az the Factory.
The standard Is the same as heretofore. and
will be intiexibly maintained They also
manufacture Dissolved Bone Phosphate a,
SO per ton. Farmers visiting the City are
invited TO examine their works and learn how
and Of what materials good Fertilizers are
made.
LAWRENCE SANGSTON. Prest.
Office No. 4. S. Holiday ST. Baltimore.
J. Edicia Myers, General 4geat
". C. Hordrd, Secretary.
Can be had Of the following Agents:
E. 5. Stoafier. Westminster: Peter Epgel
4 Son, New Windsor James Pearre. Union.
Niiie' aug li-st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
rnnnr 3 REIFsNIpER,
4 TT0RNEYSATLAW IND so
LICTTORS IN CHANCERK,
WESTMINSTER, M.

WYE have formed a copartnership IN the
w practice Of Law IN the. Conris Of car.
rail and Howard counties, and Will promptly
attend 10 all business entrusted 70 our care;
Particular attention paid to Collections and
procnring DEGREES for the sale Of Zeal Estate;
Also, Applications Filed for Back Fay and
Bounty due heirs Of deceased soldiers. -
Office adjoining the residence OF CHAs' l.
py,Esx,nrs no soft
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
CTOCK FEEDERS, LOOK TO
- YOUR INTEREST

am now manufacturing Feed Cutter for
fodder, hay or straw, that Is superior to any
other cutter ever Invented. Il cuts faster and
brushes the fodder. putting the stalk into such
a condition that eat,le will eat al 10. The
fodder after being eHtp passes through aerusher,
thus making the h1rd corn stalk as sofi asthe
blade; while all other cutters leave the stalk
in short hard pieces, and the chewing Of such
hard pieces b. yonr stock produces sore mouths
which, instead Of benefit 10 your stock, Il
al injury ! elaimf this machine 70 he superior
20 all Others. To satisfy yourselves, FEEDER
Of stock and farmers gennEally, are respectful
u invited 70 call and see this Cutter 4 Cruzhar,
70 be found al the foundry, near depot West
ern Maryland Railroad
Y. WAGNER,
janssf Successor % Wagoser 4 Matthew'S
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11
FURNITURE AND STOVES,

~ At IRAE cRoCSE'S. is
a disregard Of your ogn inter &c
- esi that Is wholly Inaccessible. 81 $50.
Having had long experience in the ~
husiness, he nor aafters himself that he can
always exhibit 70 those wishing 10 purchase
any sr;icie IN his hae, stock not excelled in
variety and quality By any other establishment
IN the county, and his prices are guaranteed
not to exceed those Of Baltimore city, or any
other place in the State.
So Don't mistake the place, one hundred
yards cas-; Of the Railroad, on Main street,
nearly opposite the new Catholic Church,
Westminster.
may II