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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Fertility Of Palestine.

The Jordan valley can be made far
more fertile than it ever was Indeed. it
''may be made one vast garden, not merely
by rebuilding the great aqueducts, the re-
mains of which still exist, and by means
of which the great cities were watered.
but by means of the Jordan river itself
The Jordan, out of Tiberias, falls ten feet
to the mile, or six hundred feet in sixty
miles. The waters of the Jordan might
be brought out Of Tiberias in acaueducts
falling one foot TO the mile, and thus be
brought over the great plain of Basan and
OF Jericho, and be made to irrigate all the
land which the streams have not touched.
We have been thus detailed in our eyi-
dence, so as not to leave any room for
doubling that, in the language of Captain
Warren, "the dear old Promised Land is
even yet Land of Promise, and that the
only requisites to ensure its becoming
again land flowing with milk and honey
are good government, an industrious peo-
pie, and the blessing of God" What the
political Importance of Palestine would be.
if possessed by an independent and civil
lied nation under a well-organized govern
ment, glance at the map, and the con-
slderation of the relations in Asia between
England, Russia, Turkey, and Persia. must
convince the reader. In fact, the virtual
possession of Palestine, or paramount in
tuence over its government, would almost
decide the empire of. Asia. That Russia
at least has, with her usual far-sighted
sagacity, understood the political impor-
tance Of Palestine, appears from the fact
to which Captain Warren calls attention.
that even now, before the country is in a
condition to serve political purposes, Rus
sia ''has already built two large fortresses
in the heart of Turkish territory-one
overlooking Jerusalem Con the site selec-
ted by Titus for his camp when he be-
sieged the city, garrisoned by some hun
dreds, sometimes by thousands, of SO called
who at Easter time almost occupy
Palestine, and who are numerous enough
~ take the Holy City, were it not that at
this time Turkey causes a pilgrimage of
Moslems there in order to counterbaIance
the Russians
Even now ordinary arabic land yields in
some districts no less than hundred fold
return, even as in the days Of Isaac (Gen.
XVI. y, while irrigated land will bear
four crops year, and again that of the
almost incredible productiveness of fruit
trees of every kind. Of course, if the
land were properly cultivated, i'm other
words, if it were possessed by its own peo-
pie, under stable and civilized govern
ment, such is the excellency Of its soil
and the variety of its climate, from the
shady heights of Lebanon to the tropical
heat of the Jordan valley, that almost
every product of every zone and country
might be reared in it to perfection.-Dr
Edersheim.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Treatment of the Hair.

The women of Germany have remarka-
bly, fine and luxuriant hair. The follow
ing is their most usual method of manag-
ing it. About once fortnight, boil for
half an hour or more large handful Of
bran in quart of soft water. Strain it
into basin, and let it cool till it is merely
tepid or milk-warm. Rub into it little
white soap; then dip in the corner of a
soft linen towel, and wash your head with
it thoroughly dividing or parting aside
the hair all over, so as to reach the roots.
Next take the yolk of an egg Slightly
beaten in a saueer) and with your fingers
rub it we'll into the roots of the hair. Let
it rest few minutes, and then wash it
off entirely with cloth dipped in pure
water, and then rinse your hair well, till
all the yolk of the egg has disappeared
from it. Afterwards wipe and rub it dry
with towel, and comb the hair up from
your head, parting it with your fingers.
In winter it is best to do all this near the
fire. Have ready some soft pomatum,
made of fresh beef marrow, boiled with
little almond oil or olive oil, stirring it all
the time till it is well amalgamated and
as thick as ointment. When you take it
from the fire (and not before), stir into it
a little mild perfume such as rose water,
orange flower water, extract of roses, oil
of carnations, or essence of violets. Put
it into gallicups that have lids and keep
it for use, always well covered. Take a
very small quantity of this pomatum, and
rub it among your hair on the skin of
your head, after it has been washed as
above.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

STRAW PILLows.-Dio Lewis, says
The proximate, if not the original, cause
of large proportion of deaths among
American babies is some malady Of the
brain. When we suppose the death to
result from dysentary or cholera infantum,
the immediate cause of the death is an
affection of the brain supervening upon
the bowel disease. The heads of Ameri-
can babies are, for the most part, little fur
naces What mischief must come from
keeping them buried twenty hours out Of
every twenty-four in feather pillows. 1t
makes me shiver to think of the number
of deaths among these precious little ones
which | have myself seen, where had no
doubt that cool straw pillows would have
saved them. The hair pillow is inferior
to straw because it cannot, like straw, be
made perfectly clean and fresh by a fire.
quent change. Do not fail to keep their
little heads cool.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Important Facts and Figures.

The subjoined statements, showing in a
variety of forms the rapid increase arising
from interest (rent or usury being very
nearly synonymous terms) charged for the
use of accumulated wealth-which we take
from lecture delivered some time since
in Association Hall, New York, by Wal
lace p. Groom, on the Currency Needs
of Commerce" contain much food for
thought for all classes, old or young, man
or woman, employer or employed; for in
terest affects the price of every commodity
in the most vital manner.
Many carelessly infer that the increse
of money at six per cent. is Just ts0ice as
rapid as at three per cent; but in reality
the increase is vastly more rapid than
this. In one hundred years, at six per
cent, the increase on any given sum is
about eighteen times as much as at three
per cent.
If one dollar be invested and the inter-
es* added to the principal annudlly,sa the
rates named, we shall have the following
result as the accumulation of one hundred
years:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

MULLEIN.-A correspondent writes as
follows about the sanitary property of a
very well-known plant:-I have discover
ed a remedy for pulmonary conSump-
ton. It has cured number Of cases
after they had commenced bleeding at the
lungs and the hectic flush was already on
the cheek. After trying this remedy TO
my own satisfaction, l have thought that
true philanthropy required that l should
let it be known TO the world. 1t is the
common MULLEN, stepped strong and
sweetened with coffee-sugar and drank
freely. The herb should be gathered be-
fore the 25th of July, if convenient.
Young or old plants are good, if dried in
the shade and kept in clean paper bag.
The medicine must be continued from
three to six months, according to the ma
ture of the disease. 1t cures hard colds.
and helps to cure typhoid fever and almost
any cough. 1t is good fce the urinary
vessels also. 1t strengthens the system
and builds up instead Of taking away
the strength. 1t makes good blood and
takes away Inflammation from the lungs.
1t is the wish of the writer that every pc
riodical in the United States and Canada
and Europe should publish this recipe for
the benefit of the human family. Lay
this up and keep it in the house ready for
use West Chester, Pa, Jefersonidn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

rection and ascension; though our Saviour
on the Cross is the central and grand
subject. 1t is most ingeniously arranged
and is very powerful representation. 1
am sure | shall not forget it. Another
lovely picture here, by the same artist, is
Madonna with the Christ and st. John.
1t is not often one sees on canvas so beau
tiful group as this.
Another ideal day is closing, and,
though in another scene, the purple tints
and sunset -hues, changing to silver light
IN the moons pale rays, glow with the
same beauty on Lugano as they did on
Como. Lillian says, in a dreamy way.
"lf one could have health and never
grow old, and have agreeable friends here,
| don't see what would be the use of
going to heaven" / wonder if the monks
felt so, living in this comfortable home.
in this fairy-like scene, without care or
labor. Perhaps so, especially if they had
such good dinners as we had, just now, in
their old refectory.
We have had another drive over the
hills this morning, from Lugano to Luino.
/ took the high seat in front, and, as soon
as Lake Lugano was out Of sight, had the
snow peaks in view-the Simplon highest
of all from this point. The sail through
Lake Maggiore, from Luino to Stresa, was
lovely, and we did not wait minute after
We reached here, before taking a rowboat
and crossing to the island owned by Count
Borromeo They call it Isola Bella, and
here there is palace, and the whole of
the little island is beautifully arranged
with terraced gardens, magnolia groves,
lawns and grottoes. l think we went over
every inch of it, inside and outside; and
when they said the Count was now there,
we wondered where he could go, to get
away from visitors. 1t seems so strange
to us, that everywhere the nobility are
willing to throw their houses open in this
way to the public.
Again we have watched the sun set and
the moon rise on the last of these fairy-like
Lakes-the third of the wonderful chain.
As one star differs from another in glory,
so we think that Como is the fairest of
this group. 1t may be because we saw it
first ;-but-no, am sure it is most
lovely. Is it not so
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Marrying for Money.

4 late author very truthfully says -
"Gold cannot buy happiness, and the par
ents who compel their daughters to marry
for station or money commit a grievous sin
against humanity and God And a wo-
man who marries a churl for his wealth
will find that she has made terrible bar
gain-that all the gatherings of heartless
grandeur are phosphorescent glitterings of
heart-wretchedness; that her life will be
one of gilded misery, and her old age will
be like crag ON the black side of desert
mountain, where cold moonbeams some
time glitter, but no birds sing, but wild
storms howl and hoarse thunders roar, and
through the sweeping storms shall be heard
the stern voice of the great God, saying,
"Your riches are corrupted, your garments
are moth-eaten, your gold and silver are
cankered, and the rust of them shall be
witness against you, and eat your flesh as
if it were fire"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

LOVING FRIENDs.-Never cast aside
your friends if by any possibility you can
retain them. We are the weakest of
spendthrifts if we let one drop off through
inattention, or let one push away another,
or if we hold alOOf from one through petty
jealousy or needless slight or roughness.
Would you throw away diamond because
it pricked you? One good friend is not
to be weighed against the jewels of the
earth. If there is coolness or unkindness
between US, let us come face to face and
have it out. Quick, before the love grows
cold |! Life is too short to quarrel in, or
to carry black thoughts of friends. 1t is
easy to lose friend, but a new one viii
not come for calling, nor make up for the
old one
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Origin of Writing.

The earliest mode of writing was on
bricks, tiles, oyster shells, stones, ivory,
bark and leaves of trees; and from the lat
ter the term 'leaves of trees; and from the
latter the term "leaves of book" is pro-
badly derived. Copper and brass plates
were very early in use; and bill of foef
ment on copper was some years since dis
covered in India, bearing date one hun
dred years b. G.
Leather was also used, as well as wooden
tablets. Then the papyrus came into
vogue, and about the eighth century the
papyrus was superseded by parchment.
Paper, however, is of great antiquity, cs-
pecially among the Chinese; but the first
paper mill in England was built in 1886
by German, at hartford, in Kent. New.
ertheless, it was nearly century and a
half-namely, in 17l3-before Thomas
Watkins, stationer, brought paper max
ing to anything like perfection.
The first approach to pen was the
stylus, kind of iron bodkin; but the Ro-
mans forbade its use on account of its
frequent and even fatal use in quarrels,
and then it was made of bone. Subse.
quently, reeds pointed and split, like pens
of the present day, were used.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
The Poet Whittier.

In 1910, thirty-seven years ago, Whit
tier gave up newspaper writing and other
public work, and retired from public obser-
walton, almost entirely, to plain, white,
old-fashioned house, which his limited
means enabled him to purchase, on the
outskirts of Amesbury, manufacturing
village in northeastern Massachusetts.
Here he has lived ever since, devoting
himself entirely to literature, having for
his only companion until 1S64-when she
died-his last surviving sister, Elizabeth.
His study is cosy room of medium d.
mensions; CHEEKY, open Fireplace, with
the old-fashioned brass andirons, is a
prominent feature of it,-indeed, all the
poets seem to look upon stoves as intoler-
able innovations and pledged enemies to
poesy; near window is his writing table,
which is usually strewn with manuscripts
and writing materials, very rarely includ-
ing books of reference of any kind; there
are few chairs, some simple pictures on
the walls, with here and there a photo
graph of some literary or personal friend.
His bookcases are roomy and well filed,
and the number of autograph books sent
him by authors is very large.
Usually it is not long after he conceives
a poetical idea before he has it reduced to
writing. He writes only when the mood
seizes him, and then he writes as if fired
with inspiration, losing all consciousness
of time and things, going out of himself
as it were, and becoming part and parcel
of his subject. His first draft suffers lit
tie subsequent alteration, and the various
editions of his works represent little or no
time spent in revision. A thought seizes
him: he does not mature it by slow pro-
cesses and an infinite number Of incidental
thoughts and mental finishing touches
he deliberately seats himself at his plain
little writing table, and at once puts it up
on paper. May be it is a poem of four or
five short stanzas he will write he does
not strain after his ideas or expressions !;
they TRANQUILITY come to him as fast as he
needs them, and he writes them down.
He may scratch half line here and there,
and begin again; he may substitute one
word for another that does not mean
enough; but there is no struggle; no ner-
vous idgeting about with the legs; no bit
ing the top of his pen-handle in mental
agony; no waiting for the sluggish current
of thought to bear along on its surface the
right idea.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

Now, the growth of National Wealth is
only about 81 per cent. per annum, not
withstanding the assertion of those who
have placed it much higher, through COM
pairing the old valuations with the new
(which have been greatly increased in
stead of taking as the basis of their calcu-
latiOn, as they should have done, the actu-
al number of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep,
etc., ETC., at the different periods. It is
plain, therefore, that the great mistake
most men make in attempting to use bor-
rowed capital at an immensely high rent,
ordinarily termed interest, which, by the
use of gold as currency, is often forced
still higher. While the growth of the
national wealth remains at the present rate,
the average man who attempts to pay even
Z per cent. for all the capital he can get,
should not expect to avoid bankruptcy as
the result.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

MANNERS AT TABLE.-As do the old
so will the children do. If, when child
asks for a biscuit, it is picked up by the
parent and handed around one at time,
or thrown at the child, there is no chance
to reprove the child when it does the same
to the parent. When a parent cats with
a knife, and forgets to use a fork, the child
Is warranted in doing the same. A chat
ty, cheerful table is always desired, free
from formal stiffness; but freedom is not
rudeness, ease is not bOorishness; good
breeding will show its presence quicker at
table than in the parlor o. saloon. Let
parents be careful to set the example, and
the children will not be slow to do likewise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

An official statement gives the number
of gallons of wine produced by each of the
grape producing countries of the world, for
1876 France, l, 1,176,O76, ,119; Germany
T6,317 ,204; Switzerland, 30,000,0O0; Bo-
hemia, $4,000; Austria, 81, ,7O2, ,s41; Hun
gary, 221 PA, 400; Russia provinces in
part,) 44,361 900; Portugal, Ill 900, 900;
Madeira 1S74,) ,450, 900; Italy, 770,-
000, 600; Turkey and Roumania, 22,OO0,-
600; Australia, 1 ,92s, ,624; Cape of Good
Hope, 1885, ,926; Balearic and Canary
Isles, 29l, ,456; Spain Gin part 66,OOO,-
600; Greece, 26, 100000; United States,
14,000,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

Sweden does an enormous business in
lucifer matches The largest establish
ment is at Jonkoping. 1t was founded in
1S45, and in 1872 employed 255 mcn, $40
women, 105 boys, aud 141 girls. About
four-ffths of the production, which stead
lily increases, are exported. The chcmi-
Gals used mostly come from England
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

Thick SEEDING.-Farmers of late
years are using more grass seed than they
were in the habit of sowing to the acre.
Many SOW eight quarts of timothy, and
the same of clover seed to the acre, and
others exceed this quantity, believing that
they get better return for their money
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

A HINT TO TEACHERS AND PARENTS.
1t is not enough recognized by some
teachers that their special business is to
act as inspirer and hence as creator. It
is their business to create if possible, in
the mind of the pupil, certain confidence
in himself and in his own powers. The
teachers who can do this are those who
create geniuses out Of common material.
There is no word which ought to be heard
oftener in the schoolroom than that of en-
couragement. Yes, you can do it. ,"
" Yes, you can understand it. " Do not
be afraid to try" You do know it. -
Such are the phrases which should be com
mon as household words in every school
room. Where they are so, the faith of
the teacher in the power of the child Gre
ates in his mind certain faith in himself.
and then the work is well begun On that
confidence he can venture to take another
step, and then another, and yet another.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12
Select Aoetrp.
THE NEW YEAR.

Another YEAR, Another year,
The unceasing rush Of time sweeps on;
Whclm,d in It's SurEes. disappear
Mans hopes and fears forever gone
0, mol f0rbear that id1e tale
The hour demands another strain
Demands high thoughts that cannot quail,
And strength 10 conquer and retain
'Tismianlghf--from the dark blue sky
The stars which now look down on earth,
Have seen ten thousand centuries fly.
And given 10 countless changes birth.
shine on, shine on with You tread
The march OF ages. orbs Of light
A Lass eclipse Ger you may spre ad,
To me, 20 me. there comes no night
o what concerns Il him whose way
Lies upward 10 the immortal dead,
Thata few hairs are turning gray.
Or one more year Of life Is hedg
Swim years but teach me how 10 bear.
To feel and act with strength and skill;
To reason wisely. nobly dare;
And speed your courses as ye viii.
When LIES meridian tolls are done.
How calm. how rich the twilight glow
The morning twilight Of a sun
Which shines not here on things below.
But sorrow, sickness. death. the pain
To leave or lose wife children, friends
What. then. shall we not meet again,
Where parting comes not-sorrow ends!
The fEndncss Of a parents care.
The chnngeleSs trust w whioh woman gives
The smile Of childhood. Il i there
That all we love in them still lives
Pres onward through each varying hour
Let no weak fears tiny course DELAY
Immortal being. feel thy power;
Pursue thy bright and endless way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

A single lamp turned down so as to
burn low will poison all the air of cham
Der long before the morning. A lamp
should be allowed to burn brightly or be
cxtinguished-especially so in the cham
Der of the sick.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

If you have built castles in the air, your
work need not be lost; that is where they
should be. Now put foundations under
them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

In Sandwich, England, the curfew is
still tolled every evening, as has been the
practice for 700 years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

If you want TO contract a cold, stand
bareheaded at night, at your door.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

BLACK FINISH FOR BRAss.-Make a
strong solution of nitrate Of silver in one
dish and nitrate of copper. Mix the two
together and plunge the brass into it.
Now heat the brass evenly until the re-
quired degree of dead blackness is OBJ
tanned This is the method used BY
French instrument makers to produce the
beautiful dead black color so much ad-
mired in optical instruments
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-12

Be always more ready to forgive than to
return an injury.
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EverybOdy's business is nObody's bust,
ness.
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The doing of an evil to avoid an evil
cannot be good Coleridqe.
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Another yearf Another year,
The unceAsing rush Of time sweeps on;
WheIm'd in its AurEes. disappear
Mans hones and fears forever gone
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Tor PRINTING g. or ALL M
sef1p1ons, executed with neatnsss and
despatch Il Lbs SENTINEL 01Bse
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-11-23

TyO Il. voRBERa. HIS HEIRS on ASSIGNS
You are here, notified that 1 have per-
formed labor on the Montcxumam mine, situated
In the Eureka Mining District, New aka, since
The enactment Of the mining law Of Congress-,
approved Nay 10. 1874. and for assessment
work = required By said Law, in the sum Of
Eleven hundred dollars ~, 400 In U. .. gold
cotn-intere1tn IN snid mine are divided ~ fol
lows Julius Kohl. 800 feet H. Yorberg. 900
Of said labor. amounting TO ESQ. within 20 days
After the publication Of this notice, your inter
sst n seid mine will become my property BY
law. JULIUS KOHL.
Eureka. Nevada. August 20. 1s7s. auao-sm
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or AND !, AFTER sr,a;. THIS sI,s,I PATE ls. ! AN r.. sss-
ants. boarding houses, or any other person Win
genuine. Pure Min, from one pin 70 100 Gai-
Ions per day. ct my residence on Spring Street,
below CLARK.
Alibersl reduction will be made for larger
usntittes. WA. +. IArLOe