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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,

At meeting of New Concave, No. IS,
Order Of Heptosophs, or s. W. NJ, held in
their Hall in Uniontown, October Slst, 1876,
the following preamble and resolution as
tribute Of respect to the memory of John W.
Rumspert, were adopted
WHEREAS, Through the workings of an all
wise Providence, we have been called upon
to mourn the loss of worthy and esteemed
Brother, whose many virtues and amiable
qualities bound him to us by the strongest
ties of fraternal love therefore be it
Recolred, That through the dispensation OF
our Creator death has invaded our mystic cir.
cle, thus strongly reminding us that such
must be the fate Of ALL
Resolred, That while our hearts are filled
with sorrow at the loss Of Brother Rumspert,
we meekly bow to the Christening hand o.
Him who doeth all things we'll.
Resolred, That we extend our earnest sym
pathy to his bereaved wife and family in thi.
their hour of sad affection.
Resolued, That in respect to the memory
of Brother Rumspert, our Hall be draped
with mourning and the Jewels of the Frater.
nifty be enshrined in Grape for the space OIL
thirty days.
Resolred, That copy of these resolution.
by published in the county papers.
J. J. WEAVER, Jr.
j. 7. Fl. DAVIS,
ID. E. CHRIST.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
A Mountain of Salt,

A correspondent of the San Francisco
Chronicle writes ;-"0ne mile above the
ferry the Virginia River comes in from
the north, apd near it is, perhaps, the
most wonderful and extensive salt iorma-
ton on the continent. The formation is
in fact, one of the mountains Of salt, hard
rock salt that is blasted and quarried out
like quarries of granite and marble. Com
mencing six miles up the Virgin river,
these mountains of salt extend for thirty
or more miles up the Virgin and Meddy
rivers. There are opening now made from
six to twenty miles up the Virgin river It
different places. From six to twelve miles
these openings uncover species of dark
salt, ninety-two per cent pure, represent
ing to the casual observer the appearance
of common, coarse, gray granite. These
openings are all on the east of the Virgin
river, from one-fourth to one-half mile up
its banks. At a point twenty miles up
the river, and on the western side, is a
mountain of pure white crystalized salt,
white as the driven snow, and transparent
as glass. 1t is at once pleasing and in-
teresting spectacle to see the great mass
of crystalline salt, as thrown out by a
three or four foot blast. These pure and
beautiful blocks resemble somewhat blocks
of the purest ice when prepared for the
ice-house."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
Died of Bad Air.


A source Of disease from which our an-
cestors were exempt may be traced to what
we term modern improvements. In the
old colonial houses there were no ramif-
cations Of water-pipes, no water-closets,
and no wide-mouthed hoppers on the
chamber floors for getting rid of the waste
that found its way at once to place pro-
vided for it beyond the confines of the
house, In this they had to submit to
what wo would call great deprivation /;
but, on the other hand, they knew nothing
of diphtheria and kindred diseases. Stig-
gins said, when interviewed on the liquor
question, "If there is any one of them
less odious than another, it is the liquor
called rum" And we may say, that, if
there is difference in thew of getting
rid Of house waste, the sewer is better than
the open vault. But while the sower may
be made effectual in removing that which
emits, gases deadly to man, it is equally
true that it may prove to be the more
dangerous of the two, in that If not prop
erly trapped and perfectly ventilated, it
will lead the poison into our dwellings,
instead Of the removing it to distance,
where it can do no harm, The contents
of the vaults saturates the whole of the
surrounding earth, poisons the spring and
the wells, and finds its way in little
current. through the interstices of the
of our houses. There it
A =. 4 . .
ton, but too deadly to be inhaled by the
inmates with immunity. The soil pipe is
an improvement on this but if it be not
tight in all its parts, or if there be any
imperfectly soldered or caulked joints, woe
betide the man who sleeps near it-for
the destroying angel is abroad, and will
find him as surely as he lies down and
rises up in an atmosphere SO charged with
the germs of disease
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
Climate and Clothes.

Owing to the sudden changes of our
climate, it is Of the greatest Importance for
Americans to protect the entire surface Of
the body and limbs nine months out of
the year. How we dress the remaining
three is Of less Importance than how we
work and cat but unless the skin is well
and closely covered during the fall, winter
and spring We cannot be free from inhu-
euces of sudden changes. This can be
done by thick or light Undertaking, in
silk, flannel or woven wear; but in some
form it is necessary. This important pre-
caution ought particularly to be remember
ed in dressing little children. Their cloth
ing ought to meet in such way as to
leave no chance Of bare skin, for the
sacques and overshoes are mockeries if
the knees are uncovered. As for short
stockings, they are simply traps for disease.
They may be safe in July, but the chilly
nights of autumn ought to warn all moth
ers to put them away. After the skin is
covered the clothing may be light or heavy
as the wearer needs but as o simple mat
ter of comfort complete suit of warm
underwear and long stockings do more
for women and children in the way Of pro-
lection from coughs and colds than all
furs, fannels and wraps can possibly put
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

"A MARYLAND ANNIyERsARY.-No-
9omber 8, was the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the adoption by the convention Of
Maryland Of the first constitution and
5in1cpendent form Of government of this
@6tafe. Tho adoption Of this constitution
svns he act creating the State of Maryland
,ffom a province, The constitution of
1716 esatinued with amendments to be
stho fundamental law of Maryland up to
1851. Three of the members of the con-
sention, Samuel Chase, VIM. Paca and
,Charles Carroll of Carrollton, were after
wards signers of the Declaration of indie
,pendence. The convention was held at
.Anuapolis. On November 3, 1776, pre-
.oediug the adoption of the constitution,
.the same convention passed the Declare
ssion Of Rights, which remains to-day, with
same amendments, substantially the same.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

THE WAY TO GET RIcH.-Nothiug is
more easy than to grow rich. 1t is only
to trust nobody, to befriend none, to get
everything and save all you can get, to
stint ourselves and everybody belonging
to us, to be the friend of no man and have
no man for your friend, to heap interest
upon interest, cent upon cent; to be mean,
miserable and despised for some twenty or
thirty years, and riches will come as sure
as disease and disappointment. And when
pretty Sly enough wealth has been col
lectcd b. aisregard of oil the charities
of the huh Moe, and at the expense
Of every eM Y at save that ofwallowing
in filthy meau..ess, death comes to finish
the work the body is buried in a hole,
the heirs dance over it, and the spirit goes
where
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

THE QUALITIES OF GENIUs.-Genius
is the most peculiar of attributes. &c.
MUS leaves the water in the wash basin.
Genius never shuts gate or door.
Genius borrows small sums of money, never
to return them. Genius gets drunk and
affects filth. Genius uses other peoples
stamps and stationery Genius is often
poet. Genius is incapable of folding a
newspaper properly or keeping a book
clean. Genius always leaves a little on
somebody's deck. Genius is'a grown ba-
bys that disarranges everything. Genius
is systematic only in bad manners. Ge-
niouss faults are ascribed to eccentricity.
Genius would be happy, but his sel6shness
won't let him alone. Genius in an ad-
vanced state Of civilization, would be
stamped to death by an Infatuated mob,
paradoxical as such tragedy may seem.
Courier Journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Our COAST LINEs.-Few persons not
familiar with geography will believe that
the Pacific ocean boundary of the United
States has greater extent Of coast line
than the Atlantic shore. The aggregate
of our shore line on the Pacific is 1874
miles, whilst on the Atlantic it is II, 800
miles, and on the Gulf of Mexico 6S43
miles. California contains 1l36 miles Of
the coast line on the Pacific, whilst she
has also 272 miles of island shore and 240
miles Of tide-water river shore, making al
together 1913 miles Of shore line, Texas
has an actual coast line on the gulf of
1909 miles, whilst Florida has l14l miles
on the gulf and 1863 miles on the Atlantic,
so that both exceed California in this par
ticular. 1t is the annexation of Alaska
that has promoted the Pacific coast to
higher figure than the atlantic. Alaska
having $3.50 miles of coast line. These
figures are taken from the Coast Survey
Reports.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
THE BURIAL OF B. B. HAYES.


Not cheer was heard, not jubilant note,
As home from the polls We hurried;
Not journalist stopped 70 countthe vote
Meath which they our candidate buried.
They buried him totally long ere night,
Our friends with their arguments turning;
The campaign supplements all despite,
And ingenoll's speeches burning.
Old Useless Grant meant well, no doubt,
When In Chandlers tolls he wound him:
But he lay there, nominee hattened out
With his bloody shirt around him,
Nor few nor low were our "damns' and 'sdortls .
But we could not speak our sorrow,
As we silently gRzed ON the latest returns
And bitterly thought ofthe morrow. .i N
We thought, when they Tilden inaugurate
In March, and from once We TO- +r
The foe and the stranger1l investigate
And wen have to skip OFF TO Vigo.'
Lightly lheyll talk Of our candidate now
And say conkling or Blaine has been better,
And i would have been wiser by far TO ayow
He had written that KnoW,hoibipg letter.
But half ofour heavy task was ,ionn
When We found IL was no use counting
And We saw the boniire-heard tho gun
Ibid Of Tlldep's majority mounting.
Slowly and sadly we laid him down
Dp The FIELD OF the lost election,
And Zach wished, a glooBicr grew his ffOwn,
w pAd mace better selection,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
Coloring Human Hair By Eating Eggs.

-
This much vexed question, how to get
gold hair, is solved at last. While the
Germans shrink from being held fair
haired nation, who knows, but the suffer-
ers, what other nations have gone through
TO win the hair despised by Prussia? La
dies have borne unheard Of toIments in
pursuit of this fictitious gold One who
had to be turned around in the sun for
hours during the process, borne with stole
fortitude the terrible headaches involved
each week, nor ever complained of what
she had to pay, though, after all, she was
scarcely even electro-plated. Some run
other risks, in robbing Teuton corpses of
their long fair locks; and all is Intellectual
while eyes and skin remain to give the lie
to the hair. Now, no more dies, migrained
or wigs will be necessary. Everybody
may sport the "glad gold hair"-nay, blue
eyes too, and snowy skins. All you have
to do is to go and live on an island and
cat penguins' eggs-and the more you eat
the fairer you will get None need de-
spair, for hair too dark to change to gold
turns red, and red hair, being more the
rage than flaxen, tant miear. The isle in
question is is one of the Crozet group, on
which the survivors of the unfortunate
Strathmore were wrecked last year, and
only rescued after six months durance vile.
They had little to cat but ponguins eggs
land doubtless the eggs without the island
would be of no avail, but the slight iucon-
venience of sameness in fDod would be
readily encountered by the votaries of
fashion. A survivor writes "The eggs
did every one great deal o. good. A
most remarkable thing was that every one
had fair skins and light hair, dark faces
and hair being quite changed black hair
turning brown or red, and faircr people
qhite faxen." If some enterprisin5 En-
glishman does not Immediately set up
hotel on the enchanted spot, We shall
never give John Bull credit for knowing
how to make his fortune.-LOndon Echo.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
DIED.

In Westminster, Md. at Al o'clock, on No
vember 4th, after lingering illness, of con-
sumption, and happy in full christian faith,
Hannah Matilda Buckingham, mother of
answering devotion, faithful, affectionate and
beloved wife of Benjamin W. Buckingham,
aged Al years and days.
I AT Finksburg, this county, on Sd instant,
Of consumption, Lizzie j. eldest daughter Of
Cornelius and Anna Buckley. May her soul
rest in peace. Union Bridge Voice copy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
MoRTGAGEEs' SALE
A Valuable Property!
In Freedom District, Carroll Co.

RYvirtue Of authority conferred BY a Mort.
~ gage, executed by John A. Tietjen and
Anna L. Te6en, his wife, to myself, dated
the Slst day of March, 1870, and recorded
among the Mortgage Records ef Carroll COON.
ty, In Liber J. B. B., No. Q, folio 486, &c, /
will sell at Public Auction, at the Court
House door, in said county, on
Wednesday, the 15th day Of November, 1876,
at o'clock, p. M, all that part Of Parcel
Of Land, situated in said county, called sfWiiks
and Liberty" which is contained within the
following metes and bounds, courses and dis.
tances, viz: Beginning for the same at a
stone standing fifty perches in the given line
of Seth Warfeld's part Of the said land, call.
ed "Wilks and Liberty, and running thence
as follows: South 70 degrees, east 81 her.
ches, north II degrees, e1st 40 perches, north
20 degrees, west 20 perches, TO the aforesaid
given line of Seth War6eld part Of HWilks
and Liberty" and thence binding on said line
to the place Of beginning, containing
LA ACRES or LAND.
more or less.
In compliance with the terms Of the Mort.
gagee this property viii be sold for cash.
JACOB @. SMITH, Morteaqee.
y. i. SrocKBnIDcE, IS St. Paul Street,
Attorney Of Mortgage.
g. J. Hamilton, Anctioneer. oct 21.4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

A boy was asked which was the great
est evil, hurting another's feelings or his
finger. "The feelings, he said. Fright,
my dear child" said the questioner land
why is it worse to hurt the feelings ?"
because you can't tie a rag around
them, exclaimed tho child.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Ploughing in unbroken burrows six
miles long can be seen in Fargo, Califor-
mia. The teams start in the morning and
make one trip across an entire township
and back before dinner, and the same in
the afternoon, making twenty-four miles
travel every day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
MARRIED.

On Nov. 8, 1876, in Frizellsburg, at tho res.
idence Of DIR. J. Rinehart, by Rev E. S. John
ston, Of Emmittsburg, Md, Mr.. William l..
Fleagle and Miss Susie r. Grabill, both of
Carroll county.
On the 9th uliimo, at Westminster, by
Rev. W. c. Cremer, Joshua Wisner and Mary
A. Shippers, both of this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

SLEEP.-It is religious duty to sleep
enough; and he who does not may be sure
he is breaking the sixth commandment,
which requireth all lawful ondeavors to
preserve our SXA life as well as the lives
Of others. RGsa mental work in begin
ming to kill when it interferes with sleep,
and he who plies his brain with ever 50
murh energy eight or ten hours day,
prays or plays five or six, and sleeps seven
or eight, win never do Of overwork. But
he must make business Of 1t. Brain
work, food, exercise in the open air, Gull
ture Of the soul, social relaxation and
sleep,--these are the constituents of good
living, and they WILDE attended by health,
wealth, usefulness AID happiness, If any
thing is wanting it will be added hereunto.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

The effects of tobacco smoking, as de-
scribed by the Scientific american, are
discoloring of the teeth by carbon, excite
ment Of the salivary glands by the ammo
MIA, headache and lassitude from the car
bonic acid, disease of the heart from the
carbonic oxide, nausea from the bitter
extract, and a tainting Of the breath by
the volatile empyreumatic substance. The
system may become used to these things,
yet it is made liable to consumption, ner-
vous exhaustion, paralysis, and other all
ments. To sum up the evils, Selects on
individuals likewise affect communities,
these in turn influence the nation. No
person that smokes can be in perfect
health, and an imperfect organism cannot
reproduce a perfect one. Therefore il is
logical to conclude that. were smoking the
practice of every individual of nation,
then that people would degenerate into a
physically inferior race"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

-Four hundred thousand pounds of mus
tard seed were harvested during the sum-
mer in the Salinas Valley of California,
where Chinese farmer make the cultiva-
ton Of mustard their sole pursuit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
JOSEPH M. PARKE.
DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. GEO. s. F0UKE, Dentist, oaersai.
IL services at his Office.
Saturday.
Emmittsburg-Fourth Wednesday After
noon till Thursday Afternoon.
Mechanicstown-Fonrth Thursday After.
noon and Friday.
Rocky Ridge-First Wednesday Afternoon
Double Pipe Creek-First Thursday.
Middleburg- Friday.
Uniontown-Second Wednesday Afternoon.
Taneytown--Second Thursday Afternoon
and Friday.
Union Bridge-Third Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday Forenoon.
New Windsor-Third Thursday Afternoon
and Friday Forenoon. feb "a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

A fsstal bridal party at Maroa, Ills, a
fsv days ago, terminated in sad and
Aeic way. A hanging kerosene lamp
was Knocked down, falling on and break
ipE over the bride, burning her, and
probably the groom fatally ,,and several of
the guests severely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

The Importation of potatoes from Great
Britain, Portugal and Greece, as well as
the United States, has been forbidden by
the Swedish Government, in order to
guard against the Colorado beetle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

That confession of Tweed's may us well
be locked up now and slowed away for
future use, with the names changed, 1t
would be pity to throw away so much
hard labor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

committee Of twelve citizens of Chi
eSeo o. Monday presented petition,
signed BY 5000 business men, asking
Judge McAllister to resign, on account Of
Iii conduct in the Sullivan trial. 1t is
not expected that the Judge will comply
with The request.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

On Monday evening meeting was
held at the Montour House, this city, and
Notwithstanding the heavy rain it was well
nttcnded. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Norment, Bond, Shaw and Diffenbaugh
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

The Producers and Manufacturers Bank,
of Titusville, Pa, suspended Monday,
after run Of several days. It's assets are
believed to be ample to meet all its liabil-
tiles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

The Boston Advertiser Of Saturday
says Potatoes in large quantities are
coming from the British provinces. The
steamer Alpha arrived yesterday from
Princo Edward Island with 10, 900 bushels
-sthe largest cargo ever received at this
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Woman's day at the Exhibition was
celebrated Tuesday at Womans pavilion
by a reception by the President Of the
Executive Committee assisted by her as
sociates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
Board Of Control and Review

A SCISSORS returns for Freedom and
"A Hampstead Districts having been re-
ceiyed by the Board of Control and Review
the tax payers Of those Districts are hereby
notified that the Assessments ready for OK.
animation or appeal.
J. K honeywell,
"a ~ TH0S. f. COVER,
Il. I. BARTH0L0w.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

On Saturday Tom Allen, the pugilist,
was arrested in Chicago as a fugitive from
justice, he being wanted there to answer
an indictment for prize fighting.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Gov. Carroll has issued his proclamation
fixing November 80 as day of thanks.
giving and prayer, as recommended by the
President Of the United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

American coin to the amount of four
hundred and FIVE thousand dollars was
withdrawn from the Bank of England
Tuesday for shipment to New York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

SroxE RoAp IrEMs. fae rain, on the
evening of the 9th nsta 10 completely
saturated the ground that farmers can pillow
18th facility.
Jacob Marker, Esq, of this place, lost his
saddle horse, very valuable one, on the I'd
instant, from collie.
Mr.. William Kester, residing in this vicini
", raised turnip which measured twenty
three inches in circumference, and weighed
Eve pounds. rif.I
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
Notice to Trespassers.

A LII persons are hereby notified against
"A trespassing by cunning or in any other
way upon either Of the following farms !:
The farm in Priestland Valley, best known
as the Josiah Englar farm, now occupied
by me. The farm near Little Pipe Creek
Station, better known as the Samuel Plane
farm, now occupied by William Wagner
The farm in Wakefield Valley, now occupied
by my son. 5lt
The law will be enforced against all persons
trespassing upon either Of the above named
farms.
oct 2s-st# MOSES HAINEs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
ExAMINERs' NOTICE.

TINE undersigned, Examiners, appointed
- by virtue Of q commission issued IL them
BY the County Commissioners OF Carroll
county, to open and locate Public Road in
SAID county commencing at point near H.
\. Davis tobacco house, and running thence
through the lands Of II. s. Davis, Mr.. Robin.
son, Robert sellman, Benedict Clay and DR..
A. u. Bean 70 the Westminster road.
An persons whom It may concern are here.
BY notified that we will meet at Henry 4
Davis Tobacco House, on NiesddV Inc II1I
DAY Of November, zS7c, al o o'clock, d. III.
70 execute tho trust reposgd in US BY fhau
aforesaid commission. AZ
JAMES II. STEELE,
II. d. DORSEY,
HENRY BROWN,
oct l9-bt Examiners.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
PUBLIC SALE
ORA LARGE AND
VALUABLE LOTOF FURNITURE,
IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER

TNHE undersigned will offer at Public Sale,
4 in the Store Room of John H. Bowers,
Westminster,
On Monday, the 18Th day Of November, A. d.
1876, at o'clock, P. NJ, large and varied
assortment of Furniture, consisting in part of
20 Bedsteads, with Hair and Husk Mattresses
and Bedding complete, full sets of Cottage
Furniture, 20 Wash Stands, 25 Looking
Glasses, IS Stoves with Pipe, &C., 10 Tables,
Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Bureaus, Sofas,
large quantity of Queensware, Feather Pillow
Cases, Bolsters, &C., with many other articles
too numerous to mention. The greater por-
ton of the aforegoing articles are new and
have been but little used. For fuller details
see hand bills.
Terms.-A credit of @ months on all sums
above $40, with note, security and interest /;
under $40 cash.
II. HAINES,
oct 2S-ts EDWARD LYNCH.