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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06
Prison Cruelty.


Charles d. Hildebrand, reformed bur
glar, is lecturing to teetotal blue ribbon
societies in the West. He confesses to a
list of crimes long enough and startling
enough to place him in the front rank Of
criminals of the day, but the most inter
esting part Of his statement relates to his
prison experiences, and the punishments
inflicted upon conyicts. He illustrated BY
sketches the various modes of torture
"In addition to the common forms Of
punishment, such as the cat-o'-nine-tails.
the whipping post, the ducking tub, the
shower bath, the treadmilI, the ball and
chain, tying up by the thumbs. &c, he
showed sketch of the dreadful iron woke
and gag used in New Jersey. Another
sketch showed the punishment of females
in Allegheny, Pa. An iron yoke weigh
ing about twenty pounds is fastened around
the neck, band of iron round the waist
to which are attached seven pound balls
connected by chains six feet long.
In the prison of Joliet, Illinois, Hide
brand had been the witness of appalling
tortures, which ended in death. In Sing
Sing, according to Hildebrand, a kind Of
treadmill is used to subdue the refractory.
A large vat IS filed with water. and the
prisoner must walk in it without cessation
neck deep, while a stream of cold water
falls upon his head If a 1.-THE of what
this man says is true he must have had
some rare experiences.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

How A HORSE TRoTs.-Apparatus
costing $4,000 has been successfully used
in San Francisco to photograph horse
while .trOtting. A row of cameras was
uncovered and covered by electricity, thus
photographing the famous horse at success
siye points of his stride while going at a
2:25 gait. These pictures show that his
feet were all of the ground together twice
during his stride, notwithstanding the
general belief of turfmen that trotting
horse always has one foot down while in
action. They also upset accepted theories
as to the shape of the fore leg when the
foot touches the ground, for Oceident is
shown with the leg projecting at a cOnsid-
cradle angle before him, as straight as an
iron bar, with the heel in contact with
the surface, and the toe not yet brought
down.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

NATURES LoTIoN.-No lotion is so
beneficial to the eyes as pure, cold water.
In case of much inflammation or difficulty
of opening the eyelids in the morning, ex-
perieneed by SO many, the water should
be warm, and it may be mixed with warm
milk, but in nearly all other cases it should
be cold. All those who have been engaged
in reading and writing several hours at
stretch, aud especially at night, should
carefully bathe the eyes with cold water
before going to bed, and the first thing in
the mornings ablutions. All artisans,
too, who work at blazing fire, ought often
to wash their eyes with cold, pure water,
and so should all those who work in wool,
particularly carders and spinners, and those
likewise who ara employed in wooden and
cotton MANUFACTURES, the fine dust which
such works dispose often producing catar-
acts, obstinate inflammation, swollen eyelids.
aud kindred ailments.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

MEN OF Few WoRDs.-Some men use
words as rifemen use bullets They say
but little. The few words go right to the
mark. They let you talk, and guide their
faces and eyes, on and on, till what you
say can be answered in a word or two, and
then they launch out sentence, pierce
the matter to the quick, and are done.
Your conversation falls into their mind as
a river in deep chasm, and is lost from
sight by its depth and darkness. They
will sometimes surprise you with few
words that go to the mark like gunshot,
and then they are silent again, as if they
were reloading. Such men are safe coun-
selors and true friends where they profess
to be such, To them truth is more valua-
bic than gold, while pretention is too
gauzy to deceive them. Words without
point to them are like titles without merit,
only betraying the weakness of the blind
dupes who are ever used to forward
other mems schemes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

''To KICK THE BUCKET. "A fair
young lady, who "detests slang" wishes to
know the author Of the phrase ''to kick
the bucket" In De Quincy's writings a
very humorous illustration of its use by an
educated foreigner is given in an article
on "Anglo-German Dictionaries, " contrib
uted originally to the Lond0A Magazine
for April, 1923, page 442. But even he
does not give the origin of the expression.
1t was first applied to a man named Boil
sover, who hung himself to beam while
standing on a turned bucket, clicked the
vessel away in order to pry into futurity,' %
as the old narrative has it, sand all was
up with him from that moment-tiRis.,''
~ T. Journal of Commerce.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06
Select Storp.
The Merchants Test.

The day was yet young, when traveller
left the train at the little station at Nor
ton, and leaving directions about his bag
gage with the station master sauntered
leisurely up the dusty road He had en-
gagged summer lodgings by letter, and was
seeking his designation.
so straight ahead till you come to IT, ;"
This was the station masters direction.
So straight ahead Lucien Gaylord pro-
cecded, till he paused to look at a "tableau
vivant," framed in towering vines a
girl seated upon a shady porch, shelling
peas. Her broad hat was pushed back,
leaving face exposed purely oval, deli
cate featured, creamy of complexion, with
brown eyes and golden hair drawn simply
back in waving bands, to fall in clustering
curls around the slender throat Most
unlike rustic beauty was the high-bred
face, the sleneer white hands, and self
possessed rose; but yet the dress was
quiet brown calico, with white apron, with
ruffles aud cuffs.
While Lucien Gaylord looked at her
she raised her beautiful eyes and saw him.
He raised his hat, asking:
'Can you direct me to Miss Strong's p
at is here, was the answer.
And opening the gate, Lucien entered,
mentally concluding that the silvery sweet
voice was as deliciously refined as the face.
II am Lucien Gaylord, " he said, by way
of introduction
"My Aunt Maria's new lodger. You
had better rest on the porch before call
her. 1t is tiresome, sunny walk from
the station.
Perfectly easy, with just sufficient cor
diality in the tone for welcome, Lucien
accepted the invitation, and started con-
versatiOn watching the dainty fingers
shelling peas, with touch that was light
yet firm.
Miss Strong appeared presently, and
took her new lOdger TO his room, asking
her niece to carry her pan to the kitchen.
"For We win give you an early dinner
after your long walk, she said, hospita-
bly,, bustling about to bring cold water aud
fresh towels.
"YOu sent your trunk? l win have it
sent up as soon as it csmes
"Nay," she told her nice, ''he is a gen
tleman, every inch of him, and handsome
as picture"
Il like his manner" May answered
washing her peas at the sink "Shall
make custard, aunty?"
"If you will, dear. Oh, dear, to think
of Cynthia taking this day of all others to
act SC"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06
"The Dipper.'
A Remarkable Fact About the Constellation
of the Great Bear.

In the constellation of the Great Bear
is the "Dipper' composed of seven bright
stars, two of which are called the pointers,
for the reason that line drawn through
them would always intersect the pole star,
which is about 2Sl degrees north of the
upper star (of the two called the pointers)
A writer in the Hartford Times SAYS
There is something in the fact that n
large group of stars in the northern heav-
ems, bearing no resemblance whatever to a
Bear, should yet be so called; and what is
still more remarkable is, that this great
region of stars should always have been
known by this name by all nations of the
northern hemisphere of the earth, however
remotely situated from each other, or to
whatever remote period We go blackjack
until we become lost, without record or
tradition, and still wondering that the
name and place of the constellation should
yet be all aglow in that far, far, misty
past.
Great physical changes on the earth's
surface undoubtedly have occurred in the
ages that have gone, thereby separating
and isolating nations that once knew
each other. Each nation after the cata-
clysm occurred probably kept its traditions,
though it became lost to its neighboring
peoples, and thus we have a probable rea-
son why the Asiatic the Egyptian and the
American Indian are all, at the same time,
familiar with this northern constellation
and its name.
The Great Bear is pictured on the old
Egyptian hemisphercs as stately marching
westward around the pole of the heavens,
and is placed in very high latitude, and
in fact directly over the home of the polar
bears of the earth. Was it intended to
typify the region? If SO then the Egyp-
tian was familiar with the home of the
animal. Or was it some mirage, project
ing vast image of the animalupon whose
misty polar skies, that gave rise to the
thought of so placingit
The constellation can be seen on any
clear night through the year, in this lati-
tude, except the stars located in the bears
paws Thousands of people have watched
that part of it called the Dipper, and no,
tieed it's handle high above the pole star,
then again sweeping around westwardly,
and then seen low on the northern horizon.
swinging around to the east, and again
above the pole, and on the west-all ac-
. counted for by the earth's daily motion on
its axis-causing an apparent movement
of the constellation westwardly around the
pole of the heavens.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

FLOWERS IN A RooM.-What compan-
ions they are How their green leaves and
bright blossoms brighten up the most sor-
did apartment! Take, for instance, an
ivy. How graceful it adorns the barest
walls 1t is picture in itself; it gives to
the poorest apartment an air of refinement
and elegance. Add to the quiet hoppi-
ness of administering to the house-pIants,
of watching them grow in grace and stat
ure, Of counting their fragrance, the ten
der green of their leaves, the exquisite
cOlOring aud marking of their petals, the
variety in their shapes, one has always a
bOqget at hand to send sick friend, to
please child, to touch up the family table
and to surprise q neighbOr. The pleasure
they give is endless.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

An AFFABLE MANNER-Much of the
happiness of life depends upon our out
ward demeanor. We have all experienced
the charms of gentle and courteous con-
duct; we have all been drawn irresistibly
to those who are obliging, affable aud sym
pathetic in their demeanor, The friendly
grasp, the warm welcome, the CHEEKY tone,
the encouraging word, the respectful man
ner, bear no small share in creating the
joy of life; while the austere tone, the
stern rebuke, the sharp and acid remark,
the cold and Indifferent manner, the curt
and disrespectful air, the supercilious and
scornful bearing are responsible for more
of human distress, despair and woe than
their transient nature might seem to war
rant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

social progress, what can We say of the
present as contrasted with the past in re-
gard to mans religious interests? Is the
world growing better? 1t is a greater
benediction to an immortal man to live in
1878 than in any of the preceding centu.
ries
Undoubtedly, it is. 1t is blessing tc
live in an age when the principles of Christ
ianity have so modified legislation, that q
woman with nursing child cannot be
hanged in Old England for passing a
whitewashed shilling, or an inirm old bel
dame be burned for witch in New Eng.
land. 1t is great thing to live in an age
when poor maniaes are not locked up in
dungeons with common felons, or men
made in Gods image driven to their toll
like the brute beasts of the field. It is
much to live in an age when it does not
cost the wages of a laboring man for a
twelvemonth to buy copy of the Bible,
and when his children can receive good
education without money and without
price. 1t IS much to live in day, when
the camp-fres Of the army of the Lord are
blazing all around the world, and the Cos
pei call, "Come to Jesus" is heard in
every dialect spoken by men. 1t is much
to live in day when the care of the sick,
the widow, the orphan, and the poor, is
everywhere deemed imperative on the
time and thoughts and purses of the best
people in every community. 1t is much
to live in day when the hearts of God S
people everywhere, are knit in closer
fellowship, and they are approximating
toward the idea of the essential unity of
the Christian Church And it is much to
live in a day when the most crowded and
most intensely interested assemblies ever
gathered in our largest cities, are those
which embracing every class, from the
millionaire to the pauper, meet by thou
sands day after day, to unite i'm simple
ballads Of Christian praise, and to listen
to the plainest preaching of the vital truths
of Gods Holy Word.
Yes, the New is better than the Old,
the present, better than the past, and the
future is to be better than the present
The outlook is hopeful and bright. The
worlds population, commerce, wealth,
and comfort, is to be largely increased
War, will never be the gigantic curse
which it has been. knowledge is to be
increased. Governments are to realize
more fully, that they exist for the good oi
their people. Freedom of person, of
thought, and of opinion, is to be universal
and the value of Man is to appreciate
everywhere. Assimilating agencies are
to work among the nations, and the world
is to become true brotherhood, where
there is neither Jew nor Greek, Barbarian
Scythian, bond nor free, but all are one
in Christ Jesus. Say not then, o ye
grumblers, fault-fnders, and croakers
"What is The cause that the formeg days
were better than these, for ye do not in
quire wisely concerning this matterr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

ANATURAL Chickweed
is an excellent barometer When the
flowers expands fully there need be no
fear of rain for several hours. Should it
continue in that condition, no rain will
disturb the summer day. When it half
eoneeals its miniature flower, the day is
sure to be shOwery, and if il entirely shuts
UP, OF wells the white flower with its green
mantle, let the traveller put on his great
coat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

The discovery has been noted in the
Philosophical Society, Glasgow, Scotland,
that sulphuric acids generated by the
burning Of gas, changed the color and de-
stroyed the strength of cotton goods, in
the warehouses Of London, Leeds, Man
chester, and other towns. The remedy
suggested was free ventilation, and the
free use of lime in whitewashing the walls,
so that the acid vapOurs might combine
with the lime.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

'Auld Reekie," as name for Edin-
burg ean be traced as far back as the
time of Charles II, A Scottish laird of
that date, who lives in sight of the city
smoke, used to summon his family to
evening prayers, when he saw the smoke
cloud from the evening pOrridge fires.
'Its time, moo, BARNS, to take the beuks
and gang to our beds, for yonder's Aud
Reekie pulling on her night-cap.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

Prefer sense to wit never study to be
dlverting without being useful; let no jest
intrude upon good manners, nor say any
thing that may offend modesty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

'Home, Sweet Home" There's no
place like it: especially if the breakfast
biscuits or bread, and the tea-rolls or
mullins are nice, light, and enjoyable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

Years do not dwell long on the cheeks
of youth. Rain drops easily from the bud,
rests on the maturer flower, and breaks
down that which has lived its day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-06

Those who come to you to talk about
others are the ones who go to others to
talk about you.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
Religious.

Free lecture to night at the city hall
Subject: "The Efficacy of Prayer"
Services this morning at the Com
merce street Christian church, by
Elder Knowles Shaw.
Rev. q. l.. Surber, will preach this
morning at the Christian church, cor.
ner of Austin and Carondelet streets.
Rev. j. b. Dink, editor OF the Texas
Baptist Herald, will preach in the
First Baptist church at the usual hour
this morning.
Services to-day at the Tabernacle
Methodist Episcopal church at eleven
o'clock In the morning and seven
O'Clock in the evening. Sunday school
at half-past two in the afternoon
Services conducted by the pastor, w.
p. Armstrong.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
Lovely Nights, These.

These are beautiful moonlight nights
and the lovers walks, in and abou,
the city, are the scenes of much happi.
ness to the adolescent love.slck SWANS,
who, with their dulceneas on their
arms, promenade to the music of the
birds. Fair Luna smiles in refulgent
beauty upon their wooing and cooling,
while the flowers exhale their rich
perfume, making the evening, upon
the whole, ideals Of the hsppiest fancy
Of the participants in these delightful
rambles. Nothing more so closely re-.
sembles the Eden of mans first crea.
ton, and but for one thing, which
serves to remind them OF the distinc.
ton of this, a terrestrial sphere, from
the celestial, 1t would be heavenly I'm.
deed. That one thing is the humble
Of rats running at large In almost
every quarter OF the city, as well as
the feline serenades that are rendered
with hair.llfting effect and float upon
The air from surrounding honse-tops.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Shea a. Gordon, Elm street grocere,
suspended yesterday,
STAY, you boys, put that fab line
away, and 40 TO Sunday'school !
Gas pipes are being laid on Lamar
street, between Commerce and Elm,
Deputy Sheriff GERMS reply to
Sheriff Everhart can DO found on the
third page.
The Tarrant rifles will arrive TO-.
morrow morning TO participate In the
rifle match at the Malfest.
"A party Of young ladies and gem
tlemen left last evening for Lancaster,
to attend n ball at that place.
"A new national loan office will
soon be opened on Main street, near
the Singer sewing machine office.
building continues, and Dallas Is
steadily growing. Neat residences are
going up In different parts of the
city.
james Myers, the workman who
was injured at the cotton seed oil mill
by falling from scailold, was 80 AZ to
be up yesterday.
Judge Burford, whose residence IL
on Akard avenue, In the Cedars, has
splendid garden, the result Of his own
work and attention.
The citizens Of the second ward
are profuse in their praise Of Alder
man Sheldon, for filling up several
ugly holes and having the streets
worked in the vicinity OF Griffin street
and Ross avenue, which he has done
at his own expense.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12

Captain Anderson, deputy United
States marshal, returned to this city
yesterday from Tyler, where he had
gone on official business connected
with the train robbers. The trial OF
Samuel Pipes and Albert Herndon,
charged with robbing the United States
mail, will begin Tuesday. A number
Of witnesses are being marshaled by
both sides, and the case will be vigor.
ously prosecuted and defended. There
are twelve in Jail at that place, 80 far,
on that charge, while there u number
Of attached witnesses held to testify in
the matter. Major Jones returned to
this city yesterday from Austin, and
states that Bass and his gang have
succeeded In making good their esq
cape. Lieutenant Peak and command
are expected to arrive here tonight.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
Cuayeoai -, Dallas Goa, Yard,

bred Manget, ticket broker Le'
Grand hotel, continues 10 buy aud sell
tickets to all points, Parties wlshing
10 travel would do well 10 call and SEQ
HINT
Vegetables Of all kinds at liag'
garta, "
Spanking teams At Orr's, W
-liuflalo tongues At Haggarpa III
New horses aud new buggieH at
0rr's new stable, on Main street, II
Choice cured buffalo al Haggarps'
Orr takes the Mexican dollar nj
par for horse hire, "
Pure cider ut Haggart's,-tf
-Four No. | mules for sale at
0rr's. n
Have your clothes cleaned, dyed
and repaired by Henry Keller, 800,
north side Main street.-mohlOslm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12

Under the auspices OF the Ladies'
Industrial Society OF the First Bap.
tlst church, will DO given n grand con-
cert on Tuesday evening, May l4th, at
the Operahouse. The singers upon
this occasion will be the Baptist and
Lamar street Methodist Episcopal
church choirs, assisted by large
number OF the best amateur vocalists
in the city. The whole under the di-
rection Of Professor Pratt, teacher
and leader Of great experience who
has lately come among us. Proceeds
to go towards building an important
addition to the First Baptist church.
Tickets at Williams u Toliver's, Con-
nor " Ervey's and j. Knephy's, Maine
street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12

Whatever you may be in want OF
In outfits for men, youths, boys and
children, ifyou would save money and
get good and reliable goods at bottom
prices, go to the New York clothing
Two car loads OF buggies and plat.
form wagons, at Orr's.-tf.
house. If
II you want to save hundred
dollars in the purchase OF buggy, go
to Orr's.-tf.
-Ifyou want to buy a family car
riage, Orr has the latest styles and
patterns.-tf
--Haggart has new potatoes. II
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
Charcoal AZ Dallas Coal Yard.


Picture frames and mouldings
new patterns of wall paper for 1878, al
Reed Il Lathrop's. ja29 I'm
-Burlap sacks at Haggart's. If
Orr is selling his buggies and
wagons at twenty-five per cent. less
than st. Louis prices.-tf.
An entire new stock, entirely new
prices, lower than the lowest, are at
present opening at the
-lfyou want to trade ali old buggy
Tor new Que, Orrs 10 the place. TT.
Good judges say, by word and ac-
ton, that for low figures and good as.
sortment in shirts, hats, full suits,
the New York clothing house ranks
first. n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12

The hest Ice cream freezer In the
world ALLOW prices, at the China Hall,
III.
Fly traps and fly covers at China
Habit.
Ladies, look round and be con.
WINGED Of artistic styles, good work
on llrst.class material at low prices, at
s. Iralson's, 5l2 Main street. If
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12

You may hear OF duh times where.
ever you go, but pass by the New York
clothing house, and there you will find
customers at I'LL times. II
-GentS furnishing goods, In all the
leading styles, at the New York cloth
ing house. II
Query: "Why will men smoke
common tobacco, when they can buy
Marbur Bros. Seal of North Caro-
liNa,' at the same price?" Jan.3ldly.
Gents and ladies' kids, In Won
derfnl selection, at no Elm street, sign
of the Blue Front TT
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-12
Dallas city Lumber Yard,
Reed a LathrOp.

In spite Of tho hard times the sta.
tionery business seems to be we'll pat
ronized. Al the welf.known house of
Reed u Lathrop, you will find new
goods continually arriving, and an air
of business that is refreshing these dull
times. 1t is the general rendezvous of
those In search of wall paper, blank
books, wrapping paper, paper bags or
any of the thousand and one articles
that are found In first.class book
store 80