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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-09

A CHURCH IN AN UPRoAR.-The in
tentIons of an English vicar in Wilt
shire to administer the holy commun-
ion at midnight on Christmas Eve re-
suited in an extraordinary disturbance.
ers at eleven o'clock ut night, bet~e cen
twenty and thirty pen entered the
doorway and began to ring the bells,
to talk, and to halo. while some of
them continued to smoke their pipes
inside the editice. Every appeal OF the
clergy lyman for them to cease their scan
dalous proceedings was in vain. One
man went forward to the communion
table and began to jump about before
1T. Others made an attempt to pull
down some of the Christmas aecora-
tons and to demolish cross which
stood on the table. Meanwhile cries
such as these were made: " We're
not going to have any popery here?'
No ritualism! 1t was with great
difficulty that order was at last re-.
stored.
A good story is told of Colonel Ct,
Appointment lawyer of this city: A
party of gentlemen were playing poker,
when u terrific storm arose; the light
ming played as familiarity about the
house as duck paddles in a frog pond,
and crash after crash of thunder rent
the air. Immediately after terrific
crash, Colonel G. arose, threw down
his hand, put on his overcoat, and said:
can't stand this. gentlemen; must
leave YOU" "What for?' IF the
lightning strikes this building, and
kills us all. I'm darnel if l want the
Angel Gabriel to find me with bob
tlil flush. "-COurie' -JoVaeai.
CONVERSATION. - In conversation
there is language of prudery and a
language of grossness. Propriety is
somewhere about The middle between
these two extremes. Human nature,
especially in large cities, does not bear
exquisite refinement. 70 refine is to
b. indicate f.; to hide is to discover.
La America people sometimes get very
wa'tonness of delicacy, and decency
Itself becomes absolutely indecent
There are two sorts of persons affected
In this way the modest woman, just
st 'ppiEg into the world, and the woman
WI" has been in it too much.-1hs
Pa,tsian.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-09

The best preparation for all the uncer-
tainties of futurity consists in a well-or-
dered mind, good conscience, and a
cheerful submission to the will OF
heaven.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-09

1t seems that within year or two
Cleveland was the happy possessor of a
woman who gave away about $50, 900.
She at last came to the end of her
funds, and continuing her extrava
gance, she bought right and left, but
omitted the little formality of ayment,
so she now finds herself in Jail in that
ungrateful city. She claims that she
is victim of opium, and that she was
not responsible for her acts. She takes
two ounces day, which doctors say
ought to kill her, but she, it seems,
can neither die nor be cured. II she
were to take passage on slow ship
bound out on six months voyage to
some port where opium could net be
obtained, she would perhaps find that
when she got back to this country she
woul be either killed or cured.-De-
tr0it Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-09

Meat for repentance: Mince pie.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
WESTMINSTER, MD SATURDAY, MARCH 10. 1880.

IS attached, and in this were noticed four
or i've fne.looking Chester Whites; but
the farm just now cannot boast Of stock Of
any Kidd in any great numbers.
The corn-crib is building much larger
than Is generally found on farm Of this
size, aud Is so constructed as to leave q
wide space between the two cribs. Under
each OF these cribs stone has been placed,
and this will soon be plastered, the idea
being topFevent excavations by rats. The
chicken house consists Of two apartments
and a yard, the laying operations taking
place IN The space partitioned Off to the
front, while ia the rear perches have been
constructed for roosting. The wagon, cart,
grain nndiool house is a commodious build
ing, and answers well the purpose for
which i Is intended. And il may be said
right here, to further illustrate the fitness
and appropriateness of everything connect
ed with the farm, that even the weather
vanes on the tops of all Of the above build
ings are Of designs which indicate the use
for which the houses are intended.
On the opposite side of the road from
the barn is the carriage house, which is
finely fitted out in the interior with yellow
pine, and is still finer in its external ap.
pearanee. On the second floor Of this
building are two large, oval-shaped cedar
reservoirs, into which water is forced BY
ram from an adjacent spring, and from
here the necessary supply is furnished to
the barn and other buildings. A magni.
ficent spring house, combined with wash
department, and an ice-house and two
tenant houses complete the list Of buildings
save the mansion in which the owner re.
sides, which is soon, from appearances, to
be abandoned, as the foundation walls fol-
more stately edifce are already finished
and awaiting the handsome stone which
will doubtless be placed upon them.
1t should also be stated that the fences
surrounding this farm are made Of cedar
brought from West Virginia, and each raj
represents half of a small tree, the smooth
semi-circular surface invariably facing the
road.
All IN all, there are few farms anywher,
equipped and improved as is this one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
Gao. S. YgGuxG. GEO. W. MATTHEWS.
YINGLING & MATTHEW'S
lnsuranceAgency

RsS- oFFlCE--In the Building formerly
occupied by the LIST National Bank, near Rail
Road, Westminster, Nd
INSURE all kinds Of Property against loss
L and damage by Fire or Lightning. We
not oaly pay for hll losses by Fire, but fol:
Damage done by Lightning, whether Fire en-.
sues or not, and for Live Stock killed by
Lightning anywhere on the Premises \
We are Agents for tho following Compan
les, whose losses are adjusted and paid through
this Office:
Royal Fire Insurance Company Of Liver.
pool.
Liverpool and London and Globe Fire In
surance Company.
=, Agrica tural Fire Insurance Company Of
New York.
Farmers Fire Insurance Company Of York,
Pa.
kniekerbocker Casualty Insurance Com.
pany Of New York.
State Mutual Benefit Association of Carroll
County. Home Office in this City, as above.
Call and get our Rates before renewing or
taking out more Insurance. Respectfully,
flNGLlNG d MATTHEWS,
jan lO'3m Agents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

Punitive ADMINISTRATION is a
wide difference Of opinion as to the num-
Der Of apples eaten BY Adam and Eve 10
the Garden Of Eden. Some say Eve 8
(aie) and Adam (too), total 10; others,
Eve 8, and Adam s, total lG; others say,
II Eve s, and Adam s 2, the total Is 90,
but, if Eve 8 /, and Adam 8 2, the total
is l63; if Eve 8 l, and Adam s l 2, the
total il 1913; il Eve s | lst Cato one iirst),
Adam 2, total Is l ,623; II Eve s l 4
Adam, and Adam 8 2 Eve, the lo1al
Is S,938; If Eve STA Adam. and Adam
S1242 oblige Eve, the total Is 81 ,056.
Still wrong. Eve when she 8lst2.
many, and probably felt sorry for il, 50
Adam, IL order 10 relieve her grief, 8 / 2.
Therefore, II Adam s 81 z 40fg Ege's
depressed spirit, they both aso 81 500. 1854
apples
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
Pronunciation.

A copy of Wcbster's Unabridged Die
tionary was offered at Teachers Institute
in Pennsylvania to any teacher who would
read the following paragraph and pronounce
every word correctly, according to Webster
No one succeeded 10 earning the Diction-
airy, although nine teachers made the at.
tempt:
"A sacriligious sln Of Belial, who suf-
fercd from bronchitis, having exhausted hi.
finances, in order to make good the deficit,
resolved to ally himself to comely, lie.
nient, aud docile young lady of the Malay
or Caucasian race. lie accordingly pur-
chased calliope aud a necklace Of
chameleon hue, and securing suite Of
rooms at principal hotel, he engaged the
head waiter as bis coadjutor. He then
dispatched letter of the most unexccp-
tional caligraphy extant, inviting the
young lady to matinee. She revolted at
the idea, refused to consider herself sacri-
heable to his desires and sent polite note
of refusal; on receiving which he procured
| carbine and bowie knife, said that he
would now forge letters hymeneal with the
queen, went to nu isolated spot, severed
his jngular vein, aud discharged the con-
tents of his carbine into his abdomen.
The debris was removed by the coroner
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
$50 PER ANNUM
Select poetrp.
THE IMPOSSIBLE.


Man canno, draw water from an cmpiy wen
or trace the stories that gossips tell.
Or gather the sounds ola pealing bell
Man never can stop the pillows roar.
Nor chain the winds TIL they blow no more.
Nor drive true love from a malden's door.
Man cannot o'ertake heeting lie.
Change his wheat to a field ofrye
Or call back years that have long gone By.
Man never can bride old Father Time,
Gain the height Of "a peak that he cannot climb
Or trust the hand that hath done crime.
Man cannot a cruel word recall
feiter a thought. be 1t great or small
Or honey extract from drop ofeaii
Man never can backward turn the tide,
Or count the stars that arr scattered wide,
OF iind In fool trusty guide.
Man cannot reap fruit from worthless seed.
Rely for strength ON broken reed,
Or gain a heart he hath caused to bleed.
Man never can hope true peace TO win,
Pleasure without aud JOY within.
Living a lhoughiless life ofsln.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
LUMBER. LUMBER.



HAVE just returned from the Lumber
"A Reglons-and am now receiving the lar
gest selection Of LUMBER ever offered at
this place, at Reduced Prices, consisting OF
Yellow Pine Spruce and Hemlock
JoIsT AND sCANTLING
Of all lengths and sizes, a., "a, "a and 8 4
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow and
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Misunderstanding, White Pine Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picket,s, shin.
gle and Plastering LAths, prime lot Of Chest.
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the different
KINDS or COAL,
Thinking large sales with small profits bet.
ter than small sales with large profits, have
concluded TO adopt the former as my guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry Il out BY
persons in want Of anything in my line giving
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD LYNCH.
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

Ace AND YouTH.-There is dignity
in age which should command respect.
The inspired Book says 1.-The hoary
head is crown of glory" aud ye, old age
is often spoken of slightingly, and treated
unexpectedly. This is greatly to be de.
plOred; both because the younger folks lose
so much of the benefit which they might
receive from the varied experience Of those
who have preceded them in the painful
aud dangerous journey Of life, aud because
the elder ones are deprived Of the sweet
companionship Of those who could, IL they
would, do much to brighten their waning
years. There is no more harmonious,
helpful friendship than when the old and
young walk together in loving confidence.
True, the younger must be patient with
the infirni,ies Of age, as il, in turn, needs
to be tolerant with the impctuosity and
enthusiasm of youth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

WnY WE BurrER our BREAD.-The
layers Of the wheat berry, as we proceed
toward the centre, become more and more
completely starchy, and at the centre but
little else is found, and this portion makes
our finest -four. The finer the -four the
less 6t il is for nutrition. In its natural
state the wheat, with all It's components
present, is not fitted for perfect human de-
velopment. There is deficiency in the
potential heat-producing material, cspe-
cially for cooler climates, there being only
two per centum of fat in wheat. We in
stinetigely supply this deficiency by the
addition Of fatty bodies. We spread but
ter upon bread, We mingle lard or butter
with our biscuits or cake, and tho fat meat
and bread are taken alternatiyely or coin
cidentally. The starch, being carbon
hydrate, can afford, comparatively, but liz.
tie heat in consumption, and the fats are
demanded BY the wants Of the system
United States Miller.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

A Liverpool merchant last year took
his son, who was recovering from scarlet
fever q. C., was in the most infectious stage
Of tho disOrder,) to stay at large hotel in
Wales The young mans condition tran.
sPired, and there was a general exodus
from the hoase. The landlord thus had
his house empty at the busy time and, be.
sides, was obliged 70 20 to considerable ex.
peose ia disinfecting il. He brought an
action TO recover the loss he had sustained,
and i has just been settled out o. court
BY The paynen, Of large sam, nearly
f20O0, inclusive Of costs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

VALUE OF wooD FOR FUEL.-It is
interesting, and to many people it may be
profitable, 10 know the comparative value
Of different kinds Of wood for fuel. She'll
bark hickory is regarded as the highest
standard Of our forest trees, and calling
that 100, other trees will compare with il
for real value as fuel for house purposes as
follows .--Shellbark hickory, 100; pignut
hickory, 90; white oak, 81; white ash, II;
dogwoOd, IS; scrub oak, 70; white hazel, ~;
aPPleiree, 40; red oak, 67i white beach,
So; black birch, 60; yellow oak, 60; hard
maple, SO; white elm, IS; red cedar, sc;
wild cherry, 55; yellow pine, 81; chestnut,
81; yellow poplar, 81 butteruut and white
birch, 43i white pine, 80. II is worth
bearing in mind that in wood Of the same
species there is great difference, accord
ing to the soil in which they grow. A tree
that grows on a wet, low, rich ground viii
be less solid aud less durable for fuel, aud
therefore Of less value than tree Of the
same kind that grows on dry and poor
soil To the ordinary purchaser oak is
oak aud pine is pine; but for house use the
tree growa on dry upland, and standing
apart from all others, is worth great deal
more.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13
How Parrots Learn to Talk.

The interesting sketch Of the History
Of My Parrot" which DIR. Wilkes contrib
utcs to the Journal Of IHeatal Science, de-
serves a passing notice. The comparative
study Of the facts of ntercommunication
among men and among animals necessi-
tates the admission that animals possess
language; and the mechanism and appara.
tus for artieulate speech in those animals
which possess it do not differ from those
of man. A bird learns to speak by imita-
ton, through the organs of hearing, aud
in manner very similar to that in which
children learn words and sentences, and
the bird speaks on special occasions in
consequence Of some association or sugges.
ton, ''the usual provocative for set speeches
at all periods Of human life A new ex-
preston, after having been repeatedly ut
tered before the parrot, is practiced by it
spontaneously, indefatigably working at
the sentence by itself. At first it is only
able TO get out the first word or two, then
more and more, until il has the power Of
uttsring the whole. In just the same way
child viii learn French sentence. A
sentence is soon lost by the parrot If not
frequently uttered, aud the last words are
lost FIRST; the first words-those most
readily acquired-are lost last Speech
of the bird on any given occasion is due
to suggestion-the presence Of the person
or object with which the words were first
associated OF this DIR. Wilkes gives sew.
eral striking instances as "half.past two"
whenever the coaehman comes for orders,
Ego to sleep" When approached after dark,
"giye me bit" when dinner appears, aud
"eheese" when cheese is put upon the
table, a sound like water is being poured
out whenever jug Of water is brought in.
Thus the bird associates words or sounds
with objects, and, where the right names
have been taught it, may be said to know
their names; more, the bird invents names,
making particular sound, which had never
been taught, whenever nuts we're brought
upon the table. The sight Of cat makes
a parrot say 'mew,' rs the sight Of train
makes a child say "puH, puff" DR.. Wilkes
concludes by rcmarkiug that the diffcren-
ces between animals aud children are
much slishter than are the explanations
which, on the assumption Of instinct in
the one case and reason ia the other, we
put upon them, and suggests that the
chief difference between man and animals
Is to be found in the smaIlncss Of kuowl-
edge Of the fine arts possessed by the latter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

A lecturer was explaining to a little girl
how lobster casts his she'll when he had
oatgrown ii Said be, "What do You DO
when you have outgrown your clothes7
You cast them aside, do you not2p nOh,
no, replied the little one, 'we let out the
tucks
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-13

TO ask mans advice Is no, stopping,
but Of much benefit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-09
EDUCA1IONAL INTERESTS.
TIE INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION.

HE lNSIIIU IL OF INSIRUC IlON.
SARATOGA, y. y, July Sat the morning
session ol the Aucric InsuUte o. Instruction. John
Puilbrick. LID, ox-Superutcnd,nt Of the Boston
Pubic Schools. read tpsr the Co EDUCATION OF the
sexes HIS conclusion formed from his experience and
observation. was that the evils OF identical and JOINT
education instituted crime before God and humanity,
winch physiology protests against and expert nee
W.. ps over.
c. +. Dowd, OF Saratoga. approved Of DR.. PhbIlcks
conclu ION James IL. SlaIe o. Illinois, said his OK
pcrencc W that the co-cducItIon OF the was
bencGcent to both. II. o. Lad OF HOpkinon. said it
was proper inquire whether it has not been The fault
OF prey education and particularly IN girls. tbaJ
co-educat on III ras has not always proved sue
cess From his experience ne decidedly favored CO.
education.
Miss j. II. Stickney's paper on The Language Ee-
mcut Ia EdGcauOl" read in her absence by Mr.. y.
y Mason. Ii sad that tas need OF specific and sys-
tcma.Ic langua yc-tran ng is constantly recognized.
4 DISCUSSION followed IN which z. Richards, OF Wash
ingtou i. c. Nor,hrop, Of Conn "ctcut, and Colonel
Parker Of Quincy approve Tic paper OF Mis- Stchncy
ana T. A. Hopkins. Burlington, v, DE-. j. Pin iricl
and W. e. Sucldon, Boston, advocated the teaching OF
L1n and good foundation for the study
Of Eussh believing such 20 be ncc's-
sly Tor thorough education II. L. Holt
teacher OF music in .ne Boston public schools,
gave a brief statement of his system OF teacaine
At tho afternoon session OF the Institute, the Committee
on NrcroiOEy read brct b Biographical Fkeicprs OF
deceased members including D. Sears. B. G. North. o.
Connect ana General Las \. Comm s.oner OF Eau
cat on, Washington poke III cuiogT oil DE-. sears.
The oliO wins. officer, elected: President. VIM
A. MOWroy, O. Prov enc. secretary George A. Little
ne q, 81 Bottom assi,ttul--ecr tarY, A D. small, OF
EostOn; treasurer, Geoige A. Walter, OF West Newton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-09

Of financial enterprises Of doubtful strength and
that their names impaired confidence 20 huhdreaS
of men desiring TO invest money. ana lei thehl' ~
they otherwise would not have done, to pu'
their money III the clutches OF the oncet, OF theS
companies. Why not put at the mead OF
the proposed company illustrlous Amy oiicer'
whose name might have the cntc.Ag power 70 men
lately in the Army that RJChSchil0's would nave
70 regular dealers in stockS the Rebellion NE S
officers on their hCuow I'd WV. Many OF them ila,'
been paid off and their purses were bursting WIN
money. Men and officers were anucpatlhG q
speedy return to evil LIE, ana slch as To.
money were looAng about LOT SUE
Investments, This was the class So, M"m"
There was an additional advantage to be obtaiaed
by seeking Their support. 4ere was naiulalN 4
strong feeling of brotherhood IN TIC Army and
even in civil life each would feel Xix ranging
himself beneath his Superior officer; Ihr placing
of distinguished general at the head OF tne Gem
panv plainly. IN Msnns olNHlon' W"nn tr1u :"
many cal2uels majors. CAPTAINS ana i'tn cnNl
taking their stand ia nnauc!3l seiae, beneath MS
banner. Marn carried ont tins scheme 90 ne lei.er
Service Petroleum and Mining COMPANY, and be
made its presdent-Maj ar-Gen,rd Winfield :.
The Words United Service" were intended as
synouyme for Army aYd wv" aud w'r' 'aeant
to imply that sailors aS wei! as :ui'iS W9uio o.
gracloUsly permitted TO ccrl1otr 'heF Ss'iiSS -
Tari the increase of the c0ap1nvs lGuGs. Ma1n
opened Subscription books Tor the .fniiiN ~
owenSs loe, n Wasanrioo ~ tia h'i' ala SGi
March 1868. The enterprise pre-! req eItatN
among the Army oflcvrs after II WAS 'ubacY an
nounced that General Hancock was to b, us mead
All officers that passed through Washington
were mvifod to buY stock, and tiers
were written to those ye5 n the
field before Richmond and with sherman
i'm North Carolina. Friends and acqn1in tances OF
General Hancoci, personally interested themselves
in his enterprise and sought suOscr Oers Tor tie ON
pauy's STOCK. TIE organization was legally eiect,
ed IN Washington on March 8, 1860. General
Hancock was made president although ihe amount
of his suhscriptIon 81 900. far less than that
OF many OF the other subscribers. AT me meeting
for organization Mann directed, as the trustee
OF the subScI bers turn over 10 the company tHe
prop ,rty in Pennsylvania which hc salu he had
bought IN their behalf since the inception OF the
enterInsc.
The Inability of military officers to deal wisely
with civil affairs never more slgnaly snOWh'
II appeared afterward from evidence gwen IN TIE
courts that neither General Hancock nor the Army
officers associated with him in the comp ny made
any inspect on of the oil lands Mann pnTpoi led 10
have boughJ III Pennsyivania. or audited MS &C
counts with thorOughucsS. They took ms state
ments as truth. Bindlv they made subscriptions
to the amount of $G5,000; and $4,000 oil tins
amount paid iD Below is partial llSt OF the
subscrlherS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-09
NAIL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, July S.-COmmander John T.
Mcfilou.ty nas been ordered to this Ecw-Yo.k Navy
yard Master Frank 4. Wilmer has ordered to the
Charles T. Gotten has been detached from the New
York Navy yard AM ordered to hold himself in read!-
ness for sea scryce Lieutenant Alex. VI. Tuackara
has been detached from Washington Navy-yard and
ordered 10 duty on rhc Aslaiic Stallion Cadet Mdsh-
man A. B. Clements hns tecn ordered to home
fIOIa inc ALASKA. and lAs been placed sick leave.
The UHitcd hates ship IailaDOOsa arrived Wash
mFtOn NaVy-ynrd ibis morning.
First L,uttnaat T.. T. Russell. 90 the United States
Marine Corp. Washington Inns been granite Two
leave o. aOs nce aud Captain II. :. Meade. OF the
Uni cl STATES Marine Corps, Huntington, l.. J.. and
Fr-I Lieutenant II. 4. Fsrer. United States Mar ne
Corlz. brooklyn. one month each.