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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Josie's quick ear detected the sadness

Josie's quick ear detected the sadness
that under-ran these words.
"You know you promised to live with
me when | was married, papa" she whis-
pcred, laying her cheek close to his. "And
on n farm, too Wont it be delight
ful?"
Belle aud Lucy returned home with
that conscious air Of subdued triumph and
Importance peculiar to engaged" young
ladies. Having attained the end and aim
Of their existence there was nothing further
for them to hope or expect From hence
forth they were to repose their laurels,
floating down the stream Of life with no
thought or care for anything but the pres
ent enjoyment.
Bellies captive was Wall Street bro
ker, owning fabulous amount--on paper.
Lucy S was the son of millionaire, whose
sole ambition seemed to be to spend as
quickly as possible the money that his
father had labored so hard TO acquire.
They made no attempt to disguise their
surprise and disdain when they heard of
Josie's modest conquest.
s0nly farmerl' SMILED Mrs Wilson.
HAeFer did l dream that one of my
daughters would stOop to that But l
suppose you have your fathers approval
you don't care for mine"
HQf course, you can't expect as to visit
you" said Belle, Ioftily. 1.-THE eonpec-
tions of Charles Augustus aye all of the
highest and most aristocratic character,
and it couldn't be thought Of
"Certainly not, echoed Lucy. "a wife
has to take the position of her husband,
which is something you had better think
Of"
Josie had thought of it, aud very happy
thoughts they were too.
The financial disasters of the three years
that followed made quite change in the
surroundings of all the above, with the ex-
ception of Josie aud her husband.
Out of the wreck of Mr.. Wilson's bust
ness nothing was left but the honor and
integrity, which shown all the more bright
ly from the temporary gloom that shrouded
him. His wife took their altered fortunes
very hard, fairly fretting and worrying her
self into the grave, where she was laid a
few months after. Penniless and untitled
for anything higher, the husbands Of Belle
and Lucy we're glad to accept positions,
one as conductor on city. car, the other
ihird-rate clerkshib.
Josie does not see much of her sisters,
but many barrel of apples and crock of
butter find their way to them from the
Manning farm.
Almost every pleasant afternoon a gray
haired, placid looking old man can be seen
on the western piazza of the farm house,
frequently with a grandchild on either
knee, Il is Dir, Wilson, who often thanks
God that one Ct his daughters married
"only farmer"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

THANKSGIVING WORDS Fifty SPo-
KEN.-Gov. Hubbard, of Connecticut clos
es his Thanksgiving proclamation with the
following pointed and eloquent words -
"The lesson of the day then, is not only
thanksgiving to God, but almsgiving to
his poor. Let not those whose homes are
full of festivity, and whose barns are burst
ing with plenty, blind their eyes to this
most evident lesson, nor initiate the rich
man whose dogs were more charitable than
their surfeiting master. Is not human
brotherhood something more than fable
If SO, can We hope to render acceptable
thanks to Him who bends His plying ear
to hear the cry of the raven if we deafen
ours on such day as this to the cry of
our brethren who have need ?"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Happy Answers.

A pretty long list might be made of men
who have owed their advancement in life
to smart answer given at the right mo-
ment. One of Napoleon's veterans, who
survived his master many years, was wont
to recount with great glee how he had once
picked up the Emperor's cooked hat at
review, when the latter, not noticing that
he was private, said, carelessly, "Thank
you captain" "In what regiment, Sire?"
instantly asked the ready-witted soldier.
Napoleon perceiving his mistake, answered
with a smile, "In my Guard, for l see you
know how to be prompt" The newly
made officer received his commission the
next morning. A somewhat similar anec-
dote is that related of Marshal Snvoroff,
who, when receiving dispatch from a
Russian Sergeant, who had greatly dis
tinguished himself on the Danube, attempt
ed to confuse the messenger by a series of
whimsical questions, but found him fully
equal to the occasion. Chow many fish
are there in the sea ?" asked Suvoroff.
"All that are not caught yet, was the an
swer. GLOW far is it to the moon ?"
1.-TWO ofyour Excelleney forced marches. :"
"What would you do if you saw your men
giving way in battle ?" aid tell them
there was n wagon load of whiskey Just be-
hind the enemies lines" Baffied at all
points the Marshal ended with whats
the difference between your Colonel and
myself ~ My Colonel cannot make me
Lieutenant, but your Excellcncy has
only the word to sag." II say it now,
then, answered SavOroff, ''and a right
good officer you'll Be-"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Gambling at Agricultural Fairs.

We have never been in the least BASH
full about expressing our opinions through
these columns concerning the selling of
pools, or any of the many forms of gam
bling by which the farmers sons, who are
supposed to 20 to the fairs to learn some
thing worth knowing, are encouraged to
spend their few dimes of quarters in games
not of chance, but where the chances are
all on the side of the professional gambler
If an agricultural exhibition cannot be
held, or society supported, without the
assistance Of men whose sole business it is
to fleece the young and uninitiated Of their
dearly earned savings, then it is high
time to rub out and begin anew on some
other track. If the aim of our Agricul-
tural societies is to make money to put into
the treasury or into the pockets Of its Of
fcers, rather than to educate the people,
then the sooner they 60 down the better,
that the ashes of their ruins may be used
for stimulating more useful growth.
Our agricultural societies have done a
very useful work in the past, but there has
been an unmistakable tendency, of late,
toward degeneration and decay decay
which we hope is to be checked in season
to save them to a greater usefulness in the
future. The evidences of reform are very
cheering, and not the least is this improve
ment in the matter of letting stands to
gamblers and robbers at our agricultural
fair grOunds.-NeI0 England Farmer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

The FINGER NAILs.-The growth of
nails is moro rapid in children than in
adults, and slOwest in the aged il goes on
faster in summer than in winter, so that
the same nail which is renewed 10 1872
days in winter requires only lie in sum
mer The increase of the nails of the
right hand is more rapid than those of the
left; moreover it differs on the different
fingers, and in order corresponds with the
length of the finger, consequently it is the
faster in the middle finger, nearly
equal in the two on either side Of this,
slower in the little finger and slOwest in
the thumb. The growth of all nails on
the left hand requires eighty days more
than those of the right.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Parmers' Climbs.

The value of farmers Clubs is that each
member can utilize and turn to his own
profit the knowledge of his neighbors
Few men have learned all they are capa-
bic of learning, or all that is necessary to
the successful and profitable management
of farm. The Club brings them togeth-
er, where they can have an interchange of
plans and systems of culture and manage
ment, blowing, sowing, reaping, moving,
curing, owing, feeding, planting, pruning
draining, everything in fact that relates TO
the farm. The Club meeting ought to be
looked forward to with the liveliest inter
est by every member, and there ought to
be no absentees. \ well-ordered, prompt
y attended Club is of incalculable benefit
to each and every member of it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

To CLEAN COOKING UTENsILs.-Mus-
y coffee pots and tea pots may be cleaned
and sweetened by putting good quantity
Of wood ashes into them and filling up
with. cold water. Set on the stove to heat
gradually till the water boils Let it boil
short time, then set aside to cool, when
the inside should be faithfully washed and
scrubbed in hot soap suds using small
brush that every spot may be reached,
then scald two or three times, and wipe
till we'll dried. It must be a desperate
case if the vessels are not found perfectly
sweet and clean IL this advice is strictly
followed. Pots and pans and plates that
have been used for baking and grown ran
cid may be cleaned in the same way. Put
the plates into pan with wood ashes aud
cold water, and proceed as above stated.
If no wood ashes can be had, take soda
If cooks would clean their pie plates and
baking dishes after this fashion after using,
they would keep sweet all the time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

The TREATMENT OF HYDRoPHoBIA.-
Mr.. Stanford, member of the English
Parliament, has offered a prize of 9I0O
for an essay on hydrophobia, its nature,
prevention, and treatment, and the British
Minister at Washington has brought the
matter to the attention of the Department
of State, that the necessary publicity may
be given to the offer in the United States.
The prize is to be awarded by the Royal
College of Physicians of London.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Habits of a Tame Coon.

DIR. j. W. Miller, of Graceham, Freder
lex CO., Md, has presented to Druid II i'll
Park, through Captain Cassell, live rae
coon, from the banks of the Monocacy.
which will prove quite an addition to the
park mOnagerie, being a fine specimen of
one of our most interesting native animals
1t was captured when very young and
raised by the ladies of the family, with
whom it became a great pet, having the
freedom Of the entire house and amusing
every one by its playfulness and intelli-
genee. With its slim, hand-like front
paws it performs a variety of cute tricks,
slyly taking the hair pins out of the ladies'
hair and going through their pockets 10
search of candy, of which it is decidedly
fond. The most remarkable thing about
''eoony, however, is the habit of washing,
to WHICH its scientific name, Proeyoa 10
tor, refers. 1t invariably washes It's food.
Of whatever description, before eating. In
in its wild state it will it take il sometimes
quite q distance to wash in a running
stream, but when tanned is content with
basin OF water at meal time. This propen
sity to wash, however, is not confined TO
eatables, as on one occasion, being left
alone in a room where there was a pitcher
full of water, "coOny" collected all the
small articles within reach, and was caught
in the act of vigorously washing ribbons,
hair braids, jeweiry, &c. Though natu-
rally a nocturnal animal, civilization has
somewhat modified its habits, and it is
lively and playful in the daytime, though
still addicted to keeping late hours.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

ORIGIN OF HAzING.-A writer in Fra
GERS Magazine says:-"The name of the
divining-rod tree (hazeD seems to be akin
to our word shay" To haze is to mys-
tify, and the name suggests that the mis-
efable practice of "hazing," which still
disgraces some of our schools, may be
degenerate pagan rite. The scholmasters
rod was formerly of hazel. A rod of hazel
was for long time hung up in Bavarian
eOurt-rooms as a symbol Of authority, and
from it was made the officers baton
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

READ AGRIcULTURE.-Young man, be-
fore beginning to read law, medicine or
theology, ask yourself if it would be better
to read agriculture aud practice it. Are
not the so-called learned professions crowd
to their utmost capacity? Is there not
more inviting field open before you as
learned farmer, than a learned lawyer,
divine or doctor? To attain distinction
in any Of these professions, you will, most
likely. nave 10 60 through the starving
process for several years, and to labor
harder than any farmer labors. Think of
these things. If you don't think of them
now, you viii think of them often before
you make living by your Profession
American Agricultural.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Machinery for shoemaking produces
marvellous results. One class of machines
sewed last year 45,OOO,OOO pairs of shoes,
while another pegged $4,000, 900 pairs in
the same time. Ten men can make coo
pairs Of shoes day. In New England
400 bushels of shoe pegs are made in a
day, and one cents worth of pegs will peg
four pair of shoes. There are $40 patents
on shoe pegs and peggers, and 1000 on
shoe machinery. Machinery turned out
over two million shoe lasts in the United
States last year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

CURE FOR Lock JAW IN HoRsEs.-A
writer in the Wilmington, Del, RepuJE-
can suggests the following as a sure cure
for the lock jaw: There is large num-
Der of horses dying from lock jaw.
would suggest the following treatment
which will in eight cases out of ten save
the life of the horse if the wound is from
a nail in the foot enlarge the wound aud
apply spirits Of turpentine. Then apply
laudanum every hour for two days; at the
same time battle the foot twice a day, for
the lock jaw generally sets in from ten to
twenty days after the wound has been
made, The horse should not be used.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Electricity is making rapid strides to
supplant even steam. The use Of steam
saws in Telling standing trees has been in
troduced within few years, but now by
connecting with platinum wire the two
poles Of a galvanic battery, the wire be-
comes instantly red hot and in few min
utcs burns its way through the largest tree.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

A beautiful form is better than a beau
tiful face; beautiful behavior is better
than beautiful form; il gives higher
pleasure than statues and pictures; it is
the finest of the fine arts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

No man can know all things, bl there
are lots of men who think they do. They
are the fellows who give the editor so
much valuable information as to how to
run a newspaper-into the ground.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Very few of the great minds of the
country have come from the city or the
cradle of the rich. The farm and the
workshops have supplied by far the largest
number of our eminent men.-Dr. Hall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

To think kindly of each other is good;
to speak kindly to each other is better,
but to act kindly one towards another is
best of all
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Education is not charity, it is a neces-
sity, and parents are guilty Of a crime
against the State when they refuse to give
their children a decent education.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

The grandest of heroic deeds are those
which are performed within four walls and
in domestic privacy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Politeness is money, which enriches not
him who receives 4, but him who dispen-
ses il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

The heart that is soonest awake to the
flowers is always the first to be touched by
the thorns
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

A new breast-pin is lizard with dia-
monas wFithiug in the tip of its tail.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23
Select aoetrp.
Prom ~ sprinsssia RspassisaH.
THE APPLE.


wondrousIy. o goddess fair.
Hast tkou kept that promise rarc
When thine orchards lit the night
With thex'amps ofpink and white.
And their censers filled the day
With an incense II for May.
Well did robins welcome thee
In their mstin mfnSfrelsy.
As thou earnest with the dawn,
Tripping DER the dewy lawn,
To resume that potent wand
Whose rich fruitage Hlls the land.
Out amid the apple trees.
shorn by gnthlezs hand and breeze.
Seek we not now wistfully,
For our fair divinity.
Like queen discrowned and lone.
Never more 10 win throne
Home shah henceforth be the shrine
OfPomonA the divine.
Where in robes Of regal gold
And OF crimson shall unfold
Charms that make her yet more dear
While without the winds blow drear.
On its hearthsfone let the sire
Build her Blazing alfar-fiTe,
In whose glow may loving eyes
Find the clue 10 Paradise.
And the apple 20 regain
What Il lost for the first twain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Disputed election returns are the order
of the day in one or more Congressional
districts in Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania,
Florida and South Carolina.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-23

Prepare good shelter for stock before
winter sets in.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03
THE mgyAL COURT.
From our own Correspondent.

What wonders the telegraph hos accom-
rlishedl A few years ago and We were igtio-
rant for days aud t*aeks IT the important
events transporting in other PARTS Of our own
| country. as news could come only nv the slow
progress Of the mails Al the present day. by
the aid Of this great intervenot. we are as CON
yelsant with the movements Of important
pelEohages in every part of The civilized
world as soon rs they are made rs we are Of
tho events transporting In our midst
II Is veil known that ot1f gracious SOW
prnign the King Of the Carnival, has beei, re-
siding, since Ills last visit to us, In the ancient
city Of Myeehm. The city Of The King nj Kings.
before whose power oil Gteeee, when III The
zenith Ut her power aud tuagnficgnee, bowed
III willing submission.
Our faithful correspondent Capt. lacbrife.
n true type OF the restless rowing knnw-nyelv-
thng-and -evetybody American, has kept It's
vol Informed IN regard tp MI that Is going on
at the royal court. and for The information Ut
our readers We here present npottion Of his
telegram received lats last evening
Tho King has grown ep iinIthtiGnt III lsth
for tbs departure for Now Orleans that only
the most favored euurtisra dare approach him
Oh any other subject. Its said that the reason
Of the sudden departure of the Duke pf Com.
| meroe iron, Myrenae was caused by decided
reply qf His Majesty. to tbs Duks's question,
my lisge. what think You Of Louisiana
| oonsols r. Par, par, sir they should md
will go TO par" Wbereupon his Graee left
| for New Orleans to invest. it is supposed.
while these securities rule vt low figures.
| After lunch to-day the chief secretary,
In obedience to roynl commands, read
to the King the tsegrapble dispatches
Of local news from his favorite capital
lie had not half completed tho re.
port of the trial Of Anderson when His
Majesty exclaimed, What u judge sits in our
royal eot,lt-a very Daniel. indeed But he
has more patience than we have, 50 turn to
something else.' The reports from the thea
tres the King listened to with pleasure, but
when the secretary commenced on the legis-
seepily excaming, Gin MS rest was soo1
| in n gentle and childlilte sutnber The trains
arc nearly ready. md our departure from this
| place may be expected Mt any moment.
! From this 1t will be seen TINT Rex will soot
be en route for New Orleans. and we therefore
urge NIL good and loyal subjects to hhstet
their preparations for his reception.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

Probably no portion Of tho human anatomy
IL 80 delicate, sensitive, and MT the Same time
SO capriciots in its action as the human ear.
We have known woman who could stand up
in the gnrret. looking out of dormer window,
and hear her husband kiss tho hired girl in
away: and tho next night that very Same
woman would take her baby to church and
hold 1t on her lap whilei screamed and howled
fifteen minutes Of ths sermon into oblivion,
and be astonisbed when she was told that her
dear child had been crying.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

A New PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY. MIR. T. J.
we'll known to most of our readers. has fitted
no and will open next week. at Washburn's old
stand on Canal street. between Royal and ES-
change Place. Mr.. Souby takes an excellent
picture. and with his improved facilities we
have no doubt his work will compare favorably
ness. but have not had the same fire Of ambi-
ton to stir them from their humdrum lethargy
and inactivity
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

30 Tchoupitoulas street. offer to the trade at
manufacturers prices, freight added. large
assortment OF fancy groceries. such as biscuits
goods, corn starch. and various other articles
too numerous to mention. Mr.. Paten is very
energetic popular and Trustworthy gentleman
prove OF great assistance to our merchants
generally, as d full assortment OF sam pies are
always to be found at his Office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

FIRST CLASS DEsTrsTRy.-Dr. J r. Walker. 100
nelord street. manufactures artificial teeth. and
initiates nature so exactly that 1t is almost im-
possible to tell one from the other We were
finished for lady. and we can truly say we
have never seen u more perfect counterfeit
The gum on which the teeth are set IL made by
a new process, and IL the exact color OF the nat
ura gum. The Doctor is ever on the alert to
grasp at inventions that are likely to prove
stepping stones to his profession.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

RuMp PORK ErC,-We take pleasure In direct
ing attention to the advertisement of our old
friend Mr.. T. X. Converse. 81 Magazine street.
who has for sale quite large supply of rump
pork family mess pork, prime mess choice
peerless" potntoes and pure lard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03
Dr. ]. X. Walker, dentist. 1870 Delord street.

Parties Interested in the mnttsr are reminded
that u lnrge number OF rich and elaborate
costumes are to be sold by Montgomery n Go.
ut their aalesroom. ~ Camp street. on Tuesday
evening next. They can be seen nj the sales
room ON Monday and Tuesday
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03
New Orleans Mills -four always fresh.

"Alcuhol will clean silver" Yes, alcohol,
well stuck to. will clean out all the silver you
have got.-ICincinnati Saturday Night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03
nrfonrs or uoMMtrrts,ss.

!. BY the Judiciary Gommltte unfavorahls on
HetHts Bill Mo- al relative. 10 seizures II the
parishes throughout the. State. There. wins, u
Favotabiy Old Senate bllf No. %, i, agt In 70
iatipti, te Hpvliepti5hs fef pataenB." etes Re-
nVftsd unIavufablf by inlpqIity.
FHsutsblt cn HHi.ata Jill No "a. 10 autheti7s
police jurors To Issue certificates Of Indebted
stksap IN ,staffait taaaa.