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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

SEWERS AcoIpExTs.--On the 9th instant
while the frame Of the barn on the farm Of
Mr.. Ezra Garner, near Linwood, was being
raised 1t fell, and Mr.. Lewis Bale and Mr..
Fritz were severely injured in the limbs, back
and face.
On Saturday last Rev. Mr.. Shriner, of New
Windsor circuit, was thrown from his carriage
BY his horse running of, and received painful
injury in one Of his knees. DR.. Summers was
called and rendered the necessary attention
in each case. slts III ..5e 9g.,.1fsf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

lee formed on Wednesday night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

TnE CgYTExsiALJUBIIgEAT STONE CHAPEL.
A correspondent sends us the following: -
When | heard the announcement that the
Sabbath Schools connected with the Brick
Church, Stone Chapel, and the Church at
Warieldsburg, proposed uniting in grand
Centennial jubilee, felt must attend, and
looked to the time of the celebration with
great pleasure. The morning of Saturday
last had scarcely dawned ere the grateful
murmur Of children, and ordinations of de-
light from the older folks, might be heard in
the locality of the Chapelin Joyous anticipa-
ton of festive day. Having met friend Of
single standing, but whose mind seems filled
with ecstacies of the coming Union," who
was kind enough TO take me to the scene of
enjoyment, we arrived just as the procession
was forming. Headed by the famous Woods
burg band, in banners, ensigns and eolors,
the procession, about quarter Of mile long,
made formidable appearance. We were
somewhat amused at the tremendous effort
made by the marshals in their futile endeavors
to appear military, aud, at the same time
graceful, but, in spite of all exertion, they
were like most readers of "Poe's Bells''--
tout Of time.n 1t was splendid sight to see
so many children, with various coored sashes
and other pretty decorations, their counte-
nances illumined with smiles Of joyous ex.
pectations, marching on this, their festive
day, to the scene Of pleasure, their noisy
tread hushed by the melodies Of sweet music
from the band. The procession having ar
rived at the grounds prepared for the ocea-
sion, the assembled crowd, having been
greeted by an overture from the band and
several pieces of choice music by the schools
Mrs. Engel, an accomplished lady, pres.
ding at the organ-wGs addressed by Mr..
Christ, of Union Bridge, in an eloquent and
becoming manner. Dinner announced, all
went to work as if put up for good job. The
consumption enjoyment seemed unanimous,
at least we suppose SO. We had not time
just then to look around to see. Addresses
were made, in the afternoon, by Rev. Mr..
Barnes, of Someriield, Rev. Mr.. Koontz, of
New Windsor, Rev Mr.. Charlton, of Union.
town, and Elder Palmer, of Warfeldsburg,
each saying something of interest and profit,
trust, to all present Mr.. J. W. Sellman,
in his usual loquacity of manner, amused and
interested all for a short time. The after.
noon passed rapidly away. How astonish-
ingly fast time seems to fly when one is pleas
antly situated |, at least, thought so. AS
the sun slowly descended toward the horizon
the crowd dispersed, the pranks of the chill.
dren ended, and all rejoiced in the fact that
they had spent jolly time. Long since the
people in that section enjoyed such treat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

PERsoSAu.-Co VIM. P. Maulsby has been
selected as Vice President of the mass meet
ing of the Democratic Boys Who Wore the
Blue to be held in Albany, October 10.
James A. @. Bond, Esq, will address the
Young Mems Tildcn and Hendricks Reform
Club, of Towsontown, on Wednesday even.
ing, October Is.
Mr. Charles Yingling, of Tifin, Ohio, has
been on visit to his relatives in this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

For the information of all persons concern
ed, the following Act Of the Legislature,
passed March n, 1865, is published
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

ELECTION AND DHIDESD.-At an election
for Directors, held at the Office of the West
ern Savings Institution, on the eth inst, the
following gentlemen were elected, viz Jesse
Reifsnider, DIR. Charles Billingslea, II. l..
Norris, James W. Beacham, Mordecai Nc
Kinstry, Edward l.. Lawyer and Charles I.
Reifsnider, to serve for the ensuing year,
whereupon Jesse Reifsnider was elected Pres.
ident, Benjamin W. Bennett, Treasurer, and
John I. Dihenbaugh, Secretary. A dividend
of seven per cent. was declared on the capital
stncl ae#l.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14

NEW WINDSOR DEMOCRATIC CLUB.-A let
ter from New Windsor of the 18th inst. says
Our Club meeting last night was very inter
esting one. Mr.. James II. Dffenbaugh from
Westminster, addressed the assembled crowd
for an hour and quarter. He made no ap.
peal to the passions of the people, and indul-
ged in no terms of violent abuse. His speech
was simple, logical and truthful presentation
of the claims of the two parties TO the conf.
dence and suffrages of the American People
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-10-14
CONsTABLE's SALE.

CHAs. B. RoBERrs, Solicitor.
sept 30-ts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
EIonfinn Gnrlfens.

In the beautiful valley Of Cashmere,
among the Himalayau Mountains. lies a
lovely lake called Dal-Fioating about on
ITS surface, sometimes carried by the
winds from one end Of the lake 20 the
othe., are nurerous Islands, On which
grow the iairest cucumbers and the most
luscious melons known. The way in
which these floating gardens arc made Is
very curious. All about the main shores
Of the lake grow quantities Of reeds,
sedges and water-hlies. When these
grow very thiekly together, people cut
them from the roots which hold them
near the shore. The leaves Of the plant
are then spread out over the stems, max
ing sort Of trestle-work to support the
soil with which it Is next TO be covered.
After this has been done, the seeds are
planted and the floating garden Is left to
care for itself until the fruits are ready
for Observation-Disclosures" 81.
Nicholas for -yor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
Oatmeal in the Household.

In Grea, Britain children Of all ranks
are raised On oatmeal diet alone, because
it causes them TO grow strong and health
tul, and no better food can possibly be
found Tor them. l, Is also quite as de>i-
rable for the student as Tor the lab0rer,
aud Tor the delicate lady as for her hard
working sister indie 4, all classes would
be greatly benefited by Its Use, aud dys-
pepsia. with all Its manifold annoyanceS,
can be kept at distance, Oatmeal Is
more substantial food, it Is said, that
veal, pork or Iamb, aud quite equal to
beet or mutton, giyiu. as much or more
mental vigor, while Is great dcsideratum
consists in ones not becoming weary Of
II. Tor it Is as welcome for break faSt or
tea Is Is wheat or Graham bread. Ii
can be eaten with s,rup ami butter a.
hasty-pujdins, or with cream and sugar,
ike rice. Its especially good for young
mothers, upon whose nervous forces toe
great demand has been made, and they
lose the equilibrium Of the system and
become depressed and dispirited. Dat
meal requires to be cooked slowly, and
the water should be boiling hot when il,
Is stirred in.-BqldlriH's Monthly for
September.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
agricultural.
- -
FdU PiOWghing.

Without celebrating the many strong
points In favor Of fall ploughing, few OF
the more prominent benefits are briefly
stated by tx. GOV. Holbrook, Of Yer.
mont:
T. August and September arerecar-
d,t SIS q good time to turn over bound
Gu, sod land, and manure and rc.secd it
q; once to grass, obtaining a crop Of hay
the following year.
:. October and November are deemed
an excellent time fer ploughing sod land
for planting the following spring.
3. The weather then Is cool and brac-
ing and the team strong and hearty for
the work while the weather in spring Is
more relaxing and the team less able
and springs work being always hurrying,
it saves time to despatch Is much Of the
ploughing as possible during the previous
autumn.
I. Sod land broken up late in autumn
will be quite free from grass the follow
ing spring, the roots Of the late over
turned sward being 50 generally killed by
the immediately succeeding winter that
not much grass will start in the spring
). The frosts Of winter disintegrate
the ploughed land, so that 1t readily crum-
bles into line Particles in spring, and a
deep, mellow seed-bed l. easily Nude
The chemical changes and atmospheric
action during the winter, develop latent
fertility in the uptUrnei burrows which,
together with the meiiowHg Influences,
materially increase the crop.
.. Most kinds OF insects are either
wholly destroyed, OF the depreciation ma
terially checked, by late fan ploughiug
especia.'y the common white gruo and
the eut-worm.
!. Corn stubbie land may be pioughei
late in fail, and thus De ready for very
early sowing in spring thereby going far
10 insure a good catch OF grass ; the roots
Of the new seeding getting hold vel, or
being well established before the drOughtS
Of summer come.
). Most land in New England needs
deeper ploughing than has generally been
practised Where the soil Is fine grained
aad unctiOuS, and close, or where there Is
a hard-pan OF good quality, deep plough
ing may be a: once resorted to, with de-
cided advantage Where the >ubsoil Is
poorer, the plOughing may still be adyan-
tageOusly dCepened by degrees, say an
inch at each new breaking up. But in
by far the majority Of eases, deep plough.
ing may be praetised at onee-indeed, it
may be the rtie, with safety, while shall
low plOughing may be the exception.
Plough, say g, l0,l or l. inches deep IN
November. The subSoil turned up Will
grow several shades darker by spring.
The frosts and atmospheric influences Of
winter will mellow the soil, the inorganic
elements and all latent fertility will be
made more active for the benefting the
crop. In spring spread the manure and
plough it in, or otherwise work it in or
mingle il with the soil, TO the depth, say
Of 4 inches, little more or less, and you
have the very best attainab.e condition
Tor realizing good crops. Deeper plough
ing may thus be praetised than would at
all times be safe or expedieut, If the
plOughing be delayed till spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
Traffic in Ne,c England Ferns.

Among the new industries of the last
few years is the collection and sale Of the
creeping ferns so common in our New
England woods, but entirely unknown
beyond the Alleghanies, and, until last
year, unknown beyond the Hudson. This
business originated at Greenfield, where
it is now carried on extensively, and was
begun here about four years ago. 1t is
now in the hands of f. w. Clarke and
Miellex & Co., who sell many thousand
dollars worth annually. But few punches
were sold at first but as the demand has
steadily increased, the woods east and
southeast OF Springfield, in LOngmeadOw,
Wilbraham and SOmers, have been care
fully CLEANED. Often the value Of the
ferns growing on single acre Of wood
land will exceed that OF an acre of corn,
and wood lots have been bought at high
prices solely TO control the fern trade.
The season for 9 ,thering these ferns
being apont the middle OF August and
lasts till late in the autumn. Originally
only fresh ferns were sold, and those large
ly for Christmas decorations, but the
trade in the pressed ferns is now by far
the largest part Of the business, and gives
employment to a number Of hands. One
dealer in this city keeps about twelve
girls at work pressing \ dozen ferns
are pressed in one "String," and one New
York house has o ierd 10000 strings
The pressed ferns are sent all over the
United States and Canada, many going to
California. they are used mainly for wall
decorations, and the ladies will doubtless
be surprised to learn that their western
sisters often pay several dollars for ferns
like those which can often be obtained
hcreabouts during an afternoons drive.
The native fern, like the native American,
resist all attempts at civilization, ana Is
an entire failure as house plant
Springfield Republican.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
4ostrp.
A Farsss For Sale.

An old farm cottage among the trees,
Whose branches sway in the gentle breeze,
The golden sunlight drifting through,
Mid leaves CT brightest, ereenest hue
Tossing the shadows here and there,
Resting in cleaning patches, where
Amid the grass, sweet flowers spring,
And sweet-yoiced birds their carols sing.
A dear home-plsee, and looked again,
Ia the distance saw the sPringing grain,
Waving in pillows with the breeze,
Like the peaceful How OF summer seas,
While the dancing steps OF a streamets low
Len cleaning line cross the meadow low,
And the lazy hush OF a summer day
O'cr all the quiet landscape lay.
~ fam for sale" Yes, the words were there
In great chalk letters that seemed % stare
As gazcd at each crooked, scraggiing line,
Marked out upon the rough board sign.
"a farm for sale" why sell The farms
Has 1t need of a fathers strong right arm:
Have hands grown tired OF plough and sickle,
Or wearied hearts grown cold and ucklcs
Has ambition her apple OF discord east
In the midst Of a sweet content now past
Jared the heart-music with whisperings OF gold,
Visions Of riches, with splendor unit ID.
Has the worlds proud show, with delusive wing,
Swallowed the joys which the farm life brings:
Why sell the farm Have dancing feet
Whose pstteving sound made music sweet,
Strayed up into life. and, one by one,
Passed ont az the little gate, 90 come
Again no more, A. in DAYS or Old.
Has cen the baby-laSt oi the fold
Twined womanhood upon her brow,
And taken the holy marriage vow.
With the blessing OF her love 20 cheer
And ssnctify a home more dear
Why sell the farm Is there n grave
In that Swallowed spot where the willows wave
Has death cut deep through the ycrdaut SOIL
\ spirit winged is light % God
Has she, most blessed, dearest. best
Even the mother, lam down Co rest:
Has the light from those gcnuc eyes now Rcd
The light Of that souls the mother desd.
All hsw viii heads sir,llcd BY thorns Of care
Rest in dreams on the soft moss, where
Swept BY child cur,s in the lous ago,
Comes the cchoins sound Of tho br0oklc.'s low.
And back from the summit % many years
WI they gaze with ewes that an dimmci with
tears,
And their hearts grow ia no and cheek, tU1u pale.
a a vision sweep, by, ~ iarm Cor sale"
ida p. Palmer, iH Ns'r Hsrsa Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
STATE OF MAINE.


OXFORD. Si- Hoafd o. County Cr-.lt.
September Session, 4 ~. $50.
Upon the foregoing petition. -ai..ri .tlry,,f.-
having been receive. thatthc petitioner. lrs r,.-.
iiblc and Shat Inquiry into tie mt..--of t.,,r .-
plicIU0n D. cNpcd.crt.
IL T.. ordered that the County tlmm..,......
meet 20 the House ~ Thomas j sargent La ny
~, on Tue iay the i9ih daF oi D,,,m. sr r..,
~ ten OF the clock \ NJ, and thence gro-.,.i -,
view the route. mentioned 100 .I.dfri..... ...,.
airly after which view hearing 40 tlr',,, srt..,.
De- had AZ some cuIse1 .,ai c.a.. .. .i.
ciui;J and such other measure. tI,.u ilf .r1r.a..
a. The ComU..sior'r- shall JII To- proper t.I-..
further 0ri, red, that notic' nt the limo phase -,.
purpose a said toWmi--iuusT-' meeting .f.r....
be- gIyeu 90 all prr-1n, lut corporations ,l.,-...
cd hy causing attc.ted coll,, oi said petition lad
thi. order Of Court thereon ~ hDsrry,l .r.r 81.
Clerk u the town 90 Nrw-I Jud ai-u posted ..
iu three public pisces .u said town. uI publish.
three weeks succrssiyCiy BOO TIE oxford l.....-..
a newspaper p5iuicdin iar,-. 30 tlc County ct DID,,
ford, the first - shll publication. 1nI each. o..
other notices % De- az least thirty Gas. Ht-.. 3
time % meeting, 90 thc end dat 1913 irl.or. 4rl
corporations Interested wlf then and .H..-..-. r.
and shcv cause. b any they have. aar fat -..-
Of said p. tlt!0nrts should not D., granted
Attest; JAMES : WRIGHT C'.rs
A True copy Of ;hc Petition AID orlrroi Co.s
thereon.
Attest: JAMES s WRiGUr..'.rs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
Clearing Land wth Dynamite.

Experience at clearing lands, both OF
s,umps and large bonlderS, with dynam-
lite, in Scotland has proved successful.
The following account Is given OF late
trial In an Ediuburg paper; \ Spldeiul
of earth WIS removed from the side Of =
stump and hole driven into the stamp
with a cIowjar. Into this hole u car
fridge Of dynamite was pressed by means
Of q wooden ramrod, then = detonlticn
percussion cap with a Biackford's fuse
attached, vas squeezed into a small car
fridge or primer Of dynamite, and inser-
ted into the hole in Il trunk in contact
with the charge. The hoe was filel up
with loose earth, about a ioot-length Of
the fuse pcing left bare. \ match was
next applied to the fuse, and sufficient
time was taken for the powder TO reach
the percussion cap TO allow the operatives
to retire TO a safe distance. When the
explosion occurred the trunk was literally
blown out Of the ground, some Of the frag-
ments weighing nearly twenty pounds,
being thrown to a distance Of over hun
dred yards The destruction Of the stump
was complete. In breaking up big boul-
der stones the dynamite was simply
placed On top Of the stone, covered with
wet sand and fixed with fuse in the ordi.
nary way. The result was the reduct on
Of the bouIders to fragments the size OF a
walnut. 1t was efectually proved by
experiments that land eau be speedily
cleared Of formidable obstruction to good
cultivation by the use Of dynamite, and
the committee OF the society Who watch ed
the operations expressed themselves as
highly satisfied with the result.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
-ippIc Butler.

PENNSYLVANIA is famous among other
thinrs for apple butter, or "strong apple
sauce" as it is called in New England,
and q Pennsylvania farmers wife tells
the Germaqto,rn Telegraph how she
makes II. as follows: Take thirty gall
ons OF sweet cider, that Just from the
PRESS Is 20 be preferred boil it down to
one-third of the quantity, then add to-
cethcr about two bushels Of pared, quar-
tered and corei sweet apples, about one
third at a time, ludgi: 2 as to the quantity
of applc> then stir the whole mass con.
s,ant.y with long handled wooden stirrer,
reaching down to the bottom; TINS stirrer
must be from four to FIVE inches broad at
the bottom, rounded a little to fit the bot
tom Of the kettle, and have halfa dozen
or more halt-inch holes bored through it.
The mass must be kept boiling and stirred
until the whole. reduced to say one-hali
the original quantity Of cider, assumes
dark color, and Is perfectly smooth and
palatable. For this purpose samples
should from time TO time be taken out
and tasted. When done it should be put
in Jars, well tied over with paper, and
placed in a cool place Otherwise it may
"work" and lose a great deal OF Ks value.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
-"WIl you haze a daily Sll,, ," sal

-"Will you hate daily Sun ," said
a news-boy to Mrs. Darlington. "Will l
have daily son? Why, you little scape-
grace How dare you insinuate against
4 lone woman? No indeed guess |
won't have 4 daily son. My dear, poor
husband used to complain awfully when
l presented him with a yearly son. y
daily son, indeed Begone you little up
start imp I" And the old lady called for
the turkey wing fan to keep her from
swOOning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
Thc yellow Centamr LiniIment

is adapted 70 the tough skin, flesh and muscles Of
horses and animals. II has performed more won.
derful cures Of SPAWN, Svrain, Sweeney, Wind.
gals. Scratches and general Lamcness, than all
other remedies in existence. Read what the great
Expires smen say OF 10;
"NcW York. January. lS1t.
every owner Of horses should give the Cen
taur LumCnt a TRIAL. We consider II the best
article ever used IN stables.
II. MARSH. SUpI Adams IN. Stables, y. \.
~. PULTL, Supt | = IN. Stables, \.
"ALBRET ;. OLIN, Sup't M. TX. stables, y. Y.
montgomery, Ala, Aug. l., 1870,
"Gentlcmcu,-i have used over one gross OF
Centaur Linimcut, yellow Wrapper, on the mules
cot my plantation, besides dozen, of The family
Iin.utut Tor my negroes. ] want 10 puych u
~ the wholesale price AMI Wi,l thank you 10 ship
me by Savannah steamer one gross 81 each kind
Mcssrs. \. L stewart y Co, Will pay your bill on
presentation. Respcct'y, JAMES Bows
The hest patron OF this Linimcnt are Flrricrs
aud Veterinary surgeons. ltheals Calls, Wounds
and Poll-Evil removes SWVllIngS and j. worth
millions OF dollars 90 Farmers, LNcry-mcn, stock
growers, Shecp-raisers, and those having horses
or cattle What farricr cannot Ito for so the
Ccutaur Iinimcu' VIII lo for "a thrilling cost,
These lirimVu O are warranted 10y tho propr
ciors and a bottle Will be- given 20 any farricr or
Physician who desire, 90 test them. sold every
where.
Laboratory Of j. B. ROSE Il CO..
o. pEI ST. NEW YORK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14

w hitc, for the Human Family.
Yellow for Horses and Animals.

These Liniments are simply the wonder OF the
world Their effects are little less than matvcll-
Gus, vet there are some things which they wtllnot
do. They will not cure cancer or mend broken
bones but they will always aliay PAIN. They have
Strengthened fingers, cured chronic rheumatism OF
many years standing, and taken the pain from
terrible burns and Scalds, which has never been
done by any other article.
The White Liuiment is for the human fami-
H. II will drive Rheumatism, Scistica and Neu-
ralgia from the system; cure Lumbago, Chill.
blains Patsy, Itch and most Cutaneous Eruptions f;
n extracts most from frozen hands and feet, and
the poison of bites aud stings of venomous rep.
tiles; il subducs sweilings and alleviates pain Of
every Kind.
For sprains OF bruises IL is the most potent rem
edy ever discovered. The Centaur Liniment l.
u sed wifi great efficacy for Sore Throat, Tooth
ache, Caked Breast Earache and Weak EAck. go
The following is but a sample OF numerous testi-
mouials:
"Irdiaua Home, Jcn. Co. Ind, May ,, %.
| think u my duty TO inform you that have sui
fcred much with swollenfcc and cords. | have
not been free from the Swcllngs in eight years.
Now am perfectly we'll, thanks 10 the Ccntaur
Liniment. This Lniment ought To bc applied
warm. BENJAMIN BkONN.'
The proof Is in the trial. IL is reliable, il is
handy, It Is cheap, and every family should have
It, To the sick and hed.riddcu, the halt and lame
to the wounded and sore, we say, "Come and
be healed"
To the poor and distressed who have spent their
money for worthless Incidence, "A bottle of Centaur
Linimcnt will be given without charge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-14
Sheriff : sale.

OXFORD, SIS.
Taken on execution and will be sold at Public
Auction, on SATURDAY, Dec 3Oth. 1876, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Store of Henry A.
small, in Rumford, in said County, ali the right in
equity which John Davis OF Milton Plantation, in
said County, has or had on the daY of the attach
ment on The original writ in this action to redeem
tho following described Real Estate situated IN
said Milton Plantation, to Wit: The Homestead
Farm Of John Davis. on which he formerly rcsid
ed, and on which john ID. Davis now resides, Sit
uated in said Milton Plantation, IN said County
of oxford; The above described premises icing
subject To q mortgage given to y. ;. Farnum of
Rumford to secure the payment OF a note Of hand
for three huud, I'd and twenty seven dollars 1927.
OO), and interest, dated February goth, ISL, on
which there il now due three hundred and eighty.
nine dollars and ninety three cents. Recorded
vol 100, page rs Oxford Records; said mortgage
having been since assigned TO Timothy Walker.
OSCAR +. TRASK
Deputy Sheriff.
Milton Plantation, Oct. 20. 1876. oe3l 3w