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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-10-05
Local 6rsritiss.

There was heavy white frost on Saturday
morning last.
Z. Lynch, of this city, was awarded diplo-
ma for Glide wheat, at the State Fair
Capt. A. BiIlingslea has opened a cigar and
tobacco store in the room formerly occupied
by Mr. Moore, ieweller.
Scarlet fever Of virulent character is pre-
vailing in the neighborhood of Mount Pleas
ant and Union Mills.
The Protestant Episcopal Brotherhood will
give another excursion to High Rock, on
Thursday next, and musical entertainment.
There will be an immense turnout to see
the Baltimore Butchers in Westminster on the
10th inst Mayor Latrobe is expected TO be
present if not detained at home by official
engagements.
Salem Sabbath School celebration took
place last Saturday afternoon, and was well
attended, considering the busy season. A
treat was given to the children which was
heartily enjoyed. Il was day of recreation
to the old as well as the young.
The exodus of summer visitors from West
minister has been quite active, for some days
past, until our little city begins to remind US
of some banquet hall deserted" A few
only remain, and these, like the birds of pas
sage, are pluming their wings for fight.
The Baltimore City Council have confirmed
Messrs. samuel II. Adams, Alex. ". hei-
man, N. g. Penniman, j. Alexander Pres
ton, Christian Devries, d. J. Foley, Z. &.
Hipsley and Geo. NJ. Gill, directors, on the
part Of the city, in the Western Maryland
Railroad.
John Gibson, a tramp, aged about 40 years,
was convicted in the Circuit Court at Freder-
lex, on the Sd inst, of an attempted outrage
upon a little daughter Of John I. Rippan, re-
siding near Mount Airy, in July last, aud
sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years by
Judge Lynch.
The drought in this region is q very serious
one. The late cloudy weather gave very lit
tie rain. The springs are failing and the
streams are low. Many farmers have not yet
sown their wheat, and some have not plowed
the ground. The wheat that is up presents
spindling, sickly appearance.
Concert Hail was not as full as it might
have been, on Monday night last, on the oc
casion of Mr.. II. G. Millais' benefit; the au-
dience, however, was appreciative. The
readings of Mrs. w. ]. Wilmer were greatly
enjoyed. The vocal exercises by Misses Pts.
tel and Steiner and Messrs. Emory and
Webb, were applauded to the echo. The vi
olin solos of Mr.. Millais fully sustained his
high reputation for excellence on the VOL.
Mrs. W. d. Warner, and Misses Pistol and
Steiner, presided with grace at the piano.
The entertainment was altogether highly en-
joyable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-10-05

SAWS CREEK ITENs.-Last Saturday as
Rev. VIM. Yingling, wife and son, of this
neighborhood, were driving from Frizzells-
burg home, the breechband broke while de.
scending a bill, the buggy ran on the horse,
causing him to run away, throwing the trio
out, bruisiug and cutting them severely, but
not dangerously.
Mr.. Chas. +. Norris, OF New Windsor, de-
livered an address to the Bethel Temperance
Association last Tuesday night. 1t was mas
terly and to the point, and elected applaus
at its close. Mr.. Frank Devilbiss was to have
spoken but business at another point prevent
ed. Next meeting, first Tuesday night in
November
Jesse Haines, jr., a boy fifteen years old,
employed at Bennett Creamery, was severe
ly burned in the face, last Tuesday, by care
lessly throwing coal oil in the engine furnace.
Miss Vic. Brown, who has been visiting
here for her health, returned to her home in
Baltimore, on Friday, much improved and in
fine spirits.
Some farmers here are done seeding, others
are waiting for rain. Corn cutting is pro.
crossing rapidly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-10-05
THE MARKETS.
WESTMINSTER MARKETS.

Wholesale Prices by Grimes & Weaver.
FRIDAY, October 4. 1879
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-10-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
al ACRES OF LAND.

more or less, about one-sixth of Which is finely
Timbered, the balance in a good state of cul-
;ivation and all under good fencing and well
wateredi Limestone on the property The
improvements consist of a twn
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-12-01
ABSOLUTE POWER.
ttehtHes

Now, presume that 10 one VIII question
the fact that ae the Jewish Church wae one
before tie comiEg Of Christ, that His pur
pose was to COntinue that power even to
the end of time, only euperadding perfec-
tton to the limited IGraetlttsh comnunion
In point of fact lie did claim for Hin If
universal power: can power is given to
me, both in heaven and on eartb." (St.
Matthew xviii. Is Here ia the extent of
a claim which no Christian eau leeson
''As the living Father hath sent me, so also
send you." (John TX, 2l) He claims
that He possesses this power. Heexercf sea
it for the benefit of all, and says He will
give it to His disciples. He leaves 10
doubt in their minde, but in plain, SIM Pile
yet 10 words OF awfut import, says: Go,
teach all nations, teaching them to observe
all things Whatsoever have commanded
you, {tbe correlative of teaching is to hear
and Obey,) and behold am with you al.
ways until the consummation of the world {"
(St. Mstthe " xviii. 20) Did Christ act the
part of despot in thus obligiDg all men to
hear His apostles3 Isit despotism for Him
to claim absolute authority over the souls,
the consciences aud the hearts of men Z
Now, He promises to be with His apcatles
always, even to the end of time. They
personally died, one by one, and yet left
faithful men, even after the fal! of some of
their number, to take their place. Was
not this the Church exercising her divine
so send you ;" and you will send others
st. Paul says to st. Titus, chapter /
"For this cRuBe ] left thee in Crete, that
thou shouldst set in order the things that
are wanting, and shouldst ordain priests in
every city, as also appointed thee f" and
Acts xiii. 2, "And as they were minis .er-
ing to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy
Ghost said to them (the apostles) Separate
me Sam and Bernabas for the work
whereuuto l have taken them. Then they,
fasting and praying, and imposing their
hands upon them, sent them away, etc.
SO they being sent by the Holy Ghost went,
ETC." 1t is not human, but
A DIVINE AUTHORITY WHICH BENDS THEM
Their work isdefnite. "TeacbinR them tn
observe all things whatsoever have com
manded )" not a word about writing, for in
fact the New Testament was, as vet, in no
part written. The Church existed before
the New Testament scriptures. How could
they exist until the Church produced them
as merely partial and admittedly as bat a
part of Chriet's teschings7
In what then does this soul blightiuR and
sonl. crushing despotism" coDsist3 Let us
hear his further charge. 1t is characterized
as "something which substitutes for the
faith of our Lord Jesus Christ q spurious
and unchristian faith" Before answering
in part, at least, this appalling assertion,
We might kindly be permitted to call out
list of some of those who have left the Pro-
testant Episcopal establishment for the
Roman faith, and we may mention the fact
that their own piety, learning and zeal, 60
far to reconcile ne with whatever harSh-
ness may be shoWn by those whom they
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

POTAToEs UNDER MULcH.-A writer in the
Massachusetts, PloughmaR says in relation to the
cultivation of potatoes in connection with mulch
ing: "The usual course is to pillow the ground
deeply in late autumn lightly in spring as soon
rs the frost is out; then make shallow burrows
of say three inches deep, and three feet apart,
and at every one foot plant one bud, from . piece
Of the potato that had been cut so long that the
real tuber had dried, yet the bud or eye for fu-
ture growth was fresh and good cover this with
two or three inches of soil, and Immediately cover
the whole land with a much of four inches of
straw, wild grass, sea or rock weed. When the
potatoes are up two inches above the mulch, a
furrow of three inches deep is thrown toward
the row on each side of the row. After that a
one-horse harrow or cultivator will be required,
rs the cultivation until after the blossoms are
well matured.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23
Destroying Cockroaches.

For the destruction of the cockroach, Mr.. Har.
ris, the late eminent entomologist, recommend.
a mixture containing tablespoonful of red lead,
the same amount of Indian meal, with nolasses
enough to make thick batter. Set this on a
plate at night in places frequented by the insects
and all that eat Of it will be poisoned. Another
preparation is composed of 1 tablespoonful of
powdered arsenic, with tablespoonful of mash.
ed potato. Crumble this every night at bed
time where the insects will find it, and it is said
to be an effectual poison. Great care should be
exercised in the use of such dangerous agents
An innocent method Of destroying cockroaches
is to place bowl or basin containing little
molasses on the floor at night. A bit of wood
resting one end on the floor and the other on the
edge of the vessel, serves as a bridge to conduct
the insects to the sweet deposit. Once in the
trap its slippery sides prevent retreat, and thus
cockroaches may be caught by the thousands
Varions insect powders sold at the druggists may
be used for their determination also.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

CHALK.-In an old agricultural paper, of forty
seven years ago, we learn that it is a good plan
to put piece of chalk in the pen with the young
calves. They will lick it, and thus. correct the
acidity of their stomachs, and assist digestion,
and prevent dyspepsia, which often leads to
scours. There Is no doubt but that this is most
excellent practice. Prepared chalk is often pre-
scribed by doctors as q remedy for heartburn,
which is symptom of dyspepsia, and for diar-
rhea. The crude chalk Carbonate of lime) is
unquestionably, good preventive and remedy
for similar disorders in stock. The prepared
chalk is the crude with all the gritty particles
worked out.-Rnral Ne,r Yorker.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

The Communists of the Wallingford Conn. }
community have discovered very simple reme-
dy for fever and ague. For some years past this
disease has been so prevalent in the region that,
two years ago, the Communists seriously thought
of abandoning their property and fOurishing
business in that place. But the idea was sug-
gested of trying heated stove in small room,
inducing profuse perspiration, followed by q
shampooing and thorough cleansing of the body,
with both warm and cold water; and these SIM
pie means were found to be thorough effective
remedy. Not only the Communists themselves,
but the people of the entire region round about,
have resorted to the remedy, and have been
thorOupbly cured
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

To TAKE DENTS OUT OF FURNITURE-If the
dent is not too deep, it may be removed in the
following manner: Wet the part with warm
water then take five or six folds of brown pa.
per, well soaked, and lay upon the dented place;
and upon this hold hot fat-ron till all the
moisture is evaporated. Should this not entire.
ly remove the dent, repeat the process once OF
twice. 1t will require but one or two applica-
tions to raise the dented spot level with the
face. Or, if the dent be very small, merely soak
it with warm water, and apply a red-hot poker
very near the suface; keep it constantly wet,
and in few minutes the dent will disappear.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

CANPHoR FOR GAPEs.-As soon as we discover
any symptoms of gspes among our chickens, we
know that there are worms-very small red
worms-in their wind-pipes, and we give them
camphor in their drinking vessels, strong enough
to make quite taste of the camphor. Then, if
any get the disease quite badly before We discov-
er it, we force pill of gum camphor down the
throat, about the size of q small pea, and the
fumes of that dose will kill the worms. No kind
of worms can live in camphor; hence camphor
must be powerful vermifuge. Horld
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

A New NIGHTMARE.-Tbe Whitehall Times has
a brand-new nightmare, huted around the edge.
1t says: Gan effort is being made to remonetize
"Old Hundred How will it sound when your
clergyman says: please sing Old Ninety -TwoP' y
Yes, it will seem funny, but when the bass-viol
begins to thunder, and tho violin put in its me-
lodious squeak, and the organ spiels, and all the
choir strike mp, the singers will look at one an
other with surprise and chagrin, and say: "Why,
what fools We was It's the very same old tune,
after ALP And the minister will jump up, as
red in the face as turkeys waffles, or whatever
they are called, and he will shout: at wasn't
me, either! always was in favor of remone-
tiEation. didn't say Ninety York
Graphic.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

WINGED EvILs.-In Ohio the English sparrow
is regarded as such q nuisance that the people
who know its habits are talking of obtaining
legislative enactment permitting its extermina-
tion. Farmers discuss the evil, and the general
verdict of the til lers of the soil is that the bird
is destroyer of grain, and that result of its
disposition, insects have increased in number
and in consequence of the driving away of other
birds, crops and trees have suffered more than
ever from the rsvages of worms.-Chicdgo Post.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

THIS is the way one of the ladies who belongs
to the Atiantic Monthlys Contributors Club re-
members things: General Forrest was buried
the day my new hat came home Hayes was in
augurated the spring made over my old silk.
Dickens died when Jennie was baby. Lincoln
was killed when Mary was creeping. The civil
war broke out when Sallie was cutting her
teeth. The King of Spain was born the year
was married -
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

HAwKs.-As the season is approaching when
hawks are most'destructive to young poultry, .
method of catching and killing these marauders
will be in order. 1t is q well known fact that .
hawk will always light in some conspicuous place
close to the poultry yard, from which to swoop
down upon his victims. Taking advantage of
this, erect pole with a fiat surface at the top
just large enough to hold n strong steel trap.
Fasten this trap by chain to q staple in the
pole, and await the results. No bait will be
needed for the hawk will be quite certain to
light oil the trap and be caught.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

An agricultural paper gives several directions
allow to tell good egg" They are not alto
gether satisfactory, however The quickest and
surest way to tell o good egg is to place it in
one hand and mash it with the other. If an
odor arises that leads you to believe that bon Q
boiling establishment and Limburger cheese fac
tory have telescoped, the egg is not good, and
you want to throw it away, and wash your
hands, This method never fails.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

A SORT HAND.-In winter the hands require to
be washed oftener than at other times, in conse-
quence of the fires and increased smoke in the
air. The frequent use ofsoap, however, dssolves
the cuticle Of the skin, causing chaps aud rough
ness. To avoid this, the hands may be cleansed
with b paste of oatmeal and water. A canister
of oatmeal kept on the washstand will serve in
the place of the soap dish. 1t is easy to make
the oatmeal paste iu the hand in quantities as
required.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

ONE of the highest compli ments Edwin Boot
ever received was paid him by an old negro
woman, q family servant, who went to see per-
Torrance of "Richelieu" during Booths visit to
Savannah. Giving her impressions of the play
to her mistress next day, she expressed the
greatest concern for the health Of the actor.
"Poor old man." said she, che can't last long |;
dat cough'll carry him to his grave, suah."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

THE conductors of freight trains on the Cali
fornia railroads are bothered by tramps, and are
very severe when they catch them stealing rides.
A fellow who was violently kicked out of a car
in ElkO coolly said: "Old man, you can belt
away at me with that mules head that you car
nv on the end O. your leg till you kick me so full
o holes that my hide won't hold sage-brush, but
you can't knock the glory out O. me- or keep me
from shoutin' over the thought that I'm jist 3l5
miles ahead O. this blarsted grindin' monopoly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

Now is the time for careful house keepers to
90 through their closets and trunks and see that
there sro no moth -millers about. Dom: forget
this. Let light aud the air, the brrsh and the
broom 80 into all the dark, close places Of the
house.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

AMMoNA.-This is used in many families where
its virtues are known. A few drops in basin of
water renders the water soft and soothing to
chapped hands, or makes fine wash for the
scalp. II is used in the bath-tub, and in the
foot-bath, and is declared by many to be n safe
guard against taking cold
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

For pickles, do not be in too much of q hurry
to plant cucumber seeds very early. When the
weather gets warm and settled, the young plants
grow faster. Arrange the matter 50 as to have
several coops of chickens scattered around among
the plants. If you have no chickens, borrow
some, for there is no better remedy to keep away
the insects than plenty of young chickens few
weeks old.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

THIS may be a little consolation to Judge
Hubbard, of the Chicago & North Western rail-
road. A commercial traveller recently attempt
ed to make love to daughter of wealthy cit
izen of Rome, New York, and the "gay deceiv-
err" was raised over the transom of the front
door by the injured father. Now all the COM
mercial travellers in the country are rushing to
the rescue of their brother, and have signed a
petition asking Congress to make it a felony for
any man to wear q boot weighing over thirty
five Mounds
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

SOMEBODY suggests that the United States
send Minister to the South Sea Islands," Very
we'll but we think it would be cheaper and
better to send canned missionaries to those ISL
ands, instead of sending them on the hoof, as
beret ofore-Coarier-.Jo Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

WHEN sheets are beginning to wear in the
middle, sew the selvage sides together and rip
open the old seam, or tear in two and hem the
sides.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

A clergyman travelling in the mountains Of
West Virginia put up for the night at the house
of a pious old lady, who never refused tn enter
tain strangers, lest baply an angel might be
turned from her door unawares. Shortly after
his arrival supper was ANNOUNCED, and the old
lady, after blessing had been invoked, began
to rattle the cups aud saucers, preparatory to
the matronly ceremony of pouring out and hand
ing around the hot coffee. 1t was customary to
make the inquiry, aud, therefore, the good dame,
with gracious smile, inquired of her guest:
do you take sugar in yourn ~
"If you please" replied the hungry and thirs-
ty evangelist; "and I'll be obliged if you make
it tolerably sweet"
The old lady began to twist in her chair, ad-
just her spectacles, and look searchingly around
the table. She dipped the spoon desperately
into the blue china sugar bowl, but it ratified
ominously against the sides of the empty vessel.
At last she summoned courage to tell the truth.
With admirable pluck and candor she opened
her mouth and spake, and the words that reach
ed the ear of her guest were these: stranger,
we hain't it."-Ckarlottesrilie (Ta.) Chronicle.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

TESTING BUTTER SALT.-A Pennsylvania but
ter maker tests his salt by dissolvng little in
. glass tumbler. IL the brine formed Is clear and
free from bitter taste, he pronounces the salt
good; if, ON the other hand, it presents milky
appearance leaves any sediment, or throws scam
70 the surface, he rejects it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23
4 COMPLICATED CASE.

Gentlemen-My case Il briefly o follow have had
C.tarrh e., ten Je. each WIN tSrsu s
nostril. had droppings in the throat very bad
cough asthma 80 bad a. 10 be obliged to take remedy
and . constant dull pain in my head. NJ head Ess
az times fall Of catarrhal matter - 70 in1ufe my
sense OF hearing and compel me 70 get up several tmes
in the night TO clear Il and my throat before co9io
sleep. Every OF these distressing nas ei
appeared under the OF not quite three ooies O.
sANroRDs CURE Ny hearing isfnly restohea:
in the throat, hesdache, and in every way better
than have been for years could feel tne eHecm o.
every part Of my system. What hiss been done In my
Very respectfully, c. II. LAWRENCE.
fIICIIBuRG, Oct. IA
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

BUFFALO Express: Joseph Cook said the other
day: "If there is any young man in this aud
fence about to be married 10 young woman of
his own age that future wife Is now living some
where upon the earth.r This is very gratifying
We were afraid she had moved.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

the yoluptuous chin on orr silver dollar is q la
dy who formerly declined the offer of Under
mans bony hand, and whose portrait he now re-
produces as tribute Of affection. What men,
dacious poet is it who alleges that man is tickle
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

COFFEE placed on hot shovel and carried
through the house will destroy any unpleasant
odor, and purify the atmosphere. Il is an ex-
cellent disinfectant.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

Mr. PILGILpER went home the other night
considerably intoxicated and afflicted with doub-
lie visions. He sat for some time with his sleepy
gaze rivited on Mrs. Pilgilder, and then quietly
remarked: "well, (hic) hope t'holler if you two
gals don't look enutf alike to be (hic) twins ~
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

Four black men were hanged the other day
in Alabama, and all of them went straight to
get into heaven is to be roped in.-Bob Insersou
IN Chicago Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

The Oil City Derrick says, that o news item
says, that IN English traveller in the Holy Land
has discovered Jacobs we'll. We are delighted
to hear it. A rumor has been afioat for some
time that Jacob was dead.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

THIS from the Camden Post. is downright mean:
Ladies must not read this:
a.! praI puu uAop sp!sdu
lsdHd sIql uIu, HIN uAo, s!q@ u! uE,uoM IisAs
3uq, ,sq o. IciIop IsAIrs Msu s-,oJ sA.sM,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

SOCIAL ARITHNETIcAL PRoBLKN.-Every stage
that coca to the Black Hills takes some woman
out to her husband, and the result 10 there are
country.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

NEW YORK Uorid: A Houston, Tex, couple
have been married in photographers gallery,
their portraits being taken the instant that the
concluding words of the ceremony were spoken.
Their two alternatives make . negative, as it
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-23

II AN acquainted with your brothers in-law,
sir" said guileiess would be reporter to Mr..
Greeley. "Then you know . couple Of mighty
mean men. Good morning." responded the phi
loeopher.