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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-11-15

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-11-15
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-11-15

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claims ssGiGs, SSH estate : !-cs, IL !har! IN
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
Capturing Monkeys.

The monkeys are frequently captured in
nOoses, aud in traps built 10 the shape Of
houses The only entrance is a trap-dOor
10 the roof, which communicates with a
trigger set upon the ground Food is spread
about inside, the monkeys enter, and skir-
mishing around disturb the trigger, and
The trap shuts them in The third method
for catching them is most ludierous one.
An old, bard coeoanut is taken, aud very
small hole is made in the shell. Furnish
ed with this and pOeketiul of boiled rice,
the sportsman sallies into the forest, and
stops beneath tree tenanted by monkeys.
Within sight Of these inquisitive specta-
tors, he first eats a little rice, aud then
puts a quantity into the eocoanut, with all
the ostentatiou possible. The nut is then
laid upon the ground, aud the hunter re-
tires to q convenient ambush. The read
er may be sure that the man is no more
than out Of sight than the monkeys race
belier-skelter for the eOcoanut. The first
arrival peeps into it, and, seeing the plen-
tiful store Of rice inside, squeezes his hand
in through the tiny hole, aud clutches a
handful. Now, so paramount is greed
over every other feeling connected with
monkey nature, that nothing viii induce
the creature to reliuquish his hold. With
his hand thus elasped he cannot possibly
extract it, but the thought that if he lets
20, one of his brethren viii obtain the
feast, is oveIpowering. The sportsman
soon appears upon the scene; the uniG-
numbered monkeys fy in all directions,
but the unfortunate brute, who still will
not let the rice 90, is thereby handicapped
beyond hope with cocoanut as large as
himself state of affairs quite fatal to
rapid loeomotiou, either terrestrial or ar
borea. The sequel is that he falls an
easy capture to the hunter, victim to his
own greed Even when caught, he reads
in the actions of his eaptor design to rob
him of his rice, aud he clutches it all the
harder and the very first thing he does
when the nut is cracked and the hand re-
leased, is to cram its contents into his
mouth. Thoughts of escape come after
ward.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

So when the apple trees were again in
bloom they buried her there It was
bright sunny day. The birds sang sweetly
by the winding river, which shone like a
band of silver unrOlled, the bees hummed
from flower to flower, the only inanimate
thing was the sleeper beneath the coffin
lid.
Philip Adair prospered wonderously and
gratifed the ambition of his parents and
friends. He became distinguished man
in the world, made a brilliant marriage,
aud was considered by his less fortunate
friends lucky fellow But, though ia
vOred by many blessings, there was always
a solitary place in his heart--a void which
the world could not satisfy or FILL In So
ciety he was gay and cheerful, kind and
generous, and the grief that was buried
deep within his heart was known only to
his Maker.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
Fretftl Words.

Why be so severe in dealing with the
faults Of those at home while we excuse
anything friends or acquaintances may do?
The laws of politeness should be binding
at home as well as abroad. We enjoy
seeing our husbands and wives polite to
our neighbors, only let us be sure to prae-
tiee our COED manners at home. There
are husbands who would hasten to assure
a neighbor's wife, who had, in her haste,
burned her biscuits, that they "greatly en-
joyed them when they were so nice and
brown" who would never think their own
wives needed the same consideration. No
man can be gentleman, though ever SO
genial abroad, who is tyrant or babitual
fault-6nder at home and no woman is
real lady who is not a lady at home in her
morning wrapper, as well as in silk in her
neighbor's parlor. One member of fam
lily who begins the day with fretful words
and harsh tones, is generally enough to
spoil the happiness and temper of the
whole for the day. Not all who hear the
impatient word give the angry answer, for
many choose to suffer in silence but ev-
cry such word makes somebody's heart
ache and, as rule, it is somebody whom
we love and would do anything for, except
to keep back the uAkind, sarcastic word.
Then do not let us make ourselves and
others miserable by being fretful at home.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
a Keen Satire.

Wecopy the following from au exchange.
1t is a good satire and will no doubt be full
1y'appreciated:
He was the manager of a church fair,
and one morning he walked into the news
paper office and said:
"Want an item this morning.
"0f course" replied the editor
Whereupon the visitor laid the following
note upon the table:
''The ladies of the-Street Church will
give festival at their yestry hall next
Friday evening. Literary and musical
entertainment will be provided and sup
per will be served to all who desire. The
ladies in charge of the affair have much
experience in such matters, and arc sure
to provide a good time. The admission
will be only l5 cents, and it is certain that
no one can spend that amount to a better
advantage. Be sure to 20 and take your
friends
When the editor had read it, he said:
"oh, | sec, an advertisement,
No, not au advertisement We pre-
fer to have It GO 10 the local column, re-
piled the manager
Aud seeing that the editor looked skep-
teal, he continued.
at will interest a great many Of your
readers, aud help a coed cause; besides
We have spent so much money getting up
our entertainment that VIC cant afford to
advertise j, without Increasing the price
Of cur tickets In such 4 matter as this
We ought to be willing to help each other
"Well, said the editor, II il goes into
the locals, suppose you would reciPro-
cate by reading . liale notice in your
church mex, Sunday
The visiting brother asked him what
notice, aud the editor wrote aud handed
him the following.
This paper, for the coming year, win
be the best and cheapest family paper in
Maryland It's proprietor has had much
experience aud has bad all the help which
large outlay Of money can procure.
His paper has larger circulation than
any other ia the county, and it IS to
be furnished at only s. |, Is certain
that no one can spead that amount to a
better advantage Be sure to take the
paper, aud subscribe for your friends
The manager hemmed aud hesi,atsd,
aud then said, solemnly, that be doubted
whether i, would be judieioas to read such
notice, but suggested that il it was print
cd, copies Of it nigh. be distributed at
the door Of the yesiry on tie evening Of
the entertainment
EYES, sad the editor, "bu, il would
attract more attention 10 the middle Of
sermon. Il viii interest a large number
OF your congregation, and help good
cause: besides 50 much money is spent
upon the paper, that | doa't see how
the owner can atiorl to print hand bills to
advertise il without increasing the sub
seriptiOn price In such a matter as this
we ought to be willing to help each other. y
Then the gentleman saw the situation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
The Castor Bean.

The Castor Bean is native of the
West Indies, where it grows with great
luxuriauce 1t is cultivated as field crop
in the lower Middle States bordering on
the Ohio river on the north. 1t likes
rich, mellow bed, and is planted and hoed
like corn. 1t attains the height of five or
six feet and bears at the rate of twenty or
thirty bushels per acre. The seed is sep
arated from the pods, bruised and subject
ed to great pressure, by which it yields
nearly a gallon of cold pressed castor oil
to the bushel of seed. The cold pressed
oil is far better than that extracted by
boiling and skimming; the last process is
performed either with or without first
slightly roasting. Formerly its separation
into limpid oil for machinery and lamps,
and into stearine for candles, much in-
creased its value, but since the introduc-
tion of mineral oils, which are so plenti-
fully produced, the use of castor oil is
chiefly confined to medicinal purposes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
General othO Holland Williams.

The cemetery at Williamsport, Md,
which occupies . commanding site, over
looking the town, the Potomac river and
a wide expanse Of country, contains the
mortal remains Of many distinguished
dead, among them the body of Gen. Ohio
Holland Williams, Of Revolutionary fame.
Gen Williams was Que of the patriots who
iu the war Of independence gave fame and
name to the Maryland Line, and was
the eompeer of Washington. His resting
place is marked by an humble box tomb
constructed Of light colored stone Of an
unenduring character, and is fast erumb-
ling away. 1t bears Inscriptions on the
north and south sides and west end.
That on the north side reads dedicated
to the memory of Gen Ohio Holland
Williams Founder of Williamsport in
17S7) A distinguished patriot and hero
in the armies Of the United States, in
which he attained, by meritorious services,
the rank of Brigadier General during the
war that terminated in establishing the
independence of his native country" On
the south side the inscription reads "a
devoted, tender and excellent husband,
father and brother A refned, generous
and steadfast friend. An enlightened cili-
zen. 4 virtuous, benevolent and accom-
plished man" On the panel forming the
west end, or head of the tomb, is the sim
pie inscription: "He died in 1874, aged
45 years, beloved, honored and deplored." "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
Our Olio.
Don't Borrow Trouble.

OF the many wise precepts with which
the Bible is filled, there are none OF
greater significance, or more practically
adapted to the weakness ofaverage human
nature, than that one SO frequently quoted,
and also as constantly ignored in its appli-
cation, Sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof" Or, in the more homely but
better known vernacular, "Don't borrow
trouble" For one is inclined to antici-
pate evils and meet them more than half
way. 1t has been often stated, and truth
fully too, that nearly one-half the troubles
of this life are imaginary, or, if not so, of
4 nature to be set aside if met firmly and
promptly. Mankind is prone to look upon
the dark side of things, and, even the most
hopeful of us all, will pass over ray of
sunshine only to take note of the shadows
lying beyond. Difficulties ore only insur-
mountable to those who do not attempt to
conquer them, aud even the brightest days
are shadowed if we close our eyes. Trou-
bles, real aud unavoidable, are plentiful
enough in this life, without the exercise of
ingenuity to conjure up fictitious ones, or
to augment those already upon us. The
best rule of life is to look upon the bright
side of things, and when troubles come
meet them irmly.
" Half our troubles are half our inventions" :"
And the shadows that have clouded many
lives have arisen from forebodings and
dread
"Of evils that never occurred.
Some one has said, and excellently well
too, that "the way through difficulty is
straight through it." SO when real troubles
present themselves, it is worse than weak
ness to attempt to dodge or evade them.
Go straight through them, and the battle,
even if not victory in all respects, will
Prove 4 blessing as a school for trials in
the future. Aud that future What has
it for Us? VIII it bring JOY or sorrow ?
Pleasure or pain Good or i'll =? Oh, who
knows? Gods wisdom and mercy have
shut out from US all that is to come, and
so We can never know what lies before US.
Bu, whatever it may be, VIC should en-
dcavor to enter upon its mysteries with
heart aud mind prepared to do aud bear
all that has been marked out for US. But
no anticipation Of possible evil should be
allowed to intrude itself to darkeu what.
ever of brightness may lie around us.
Wisely are We shut out from the events
and trials of the unknown future.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
Select poetrg.
BEGINNING AGAIN.

When sometimes. our feet grow weary,
On the rugged hills oflife-
The path stretched long and dreary
With trial and labor rife
We pause on the toilsome journey.
CHANGING backward iE valley and glen,
And sigh with infinite longing
To return and begin again.
For behind is the dew of the morning.
In all its freshness and light,
And before are doubts and shadows,
And the chin and gloom Of the night
We remember the sunny places
We passed so carelessly then,
And ask, with passionate longing
To return and begin again.
All. vain. indeed. Is the asking
LIES duties press all ofus on,
And who dare shrink from the labor,
Or sigh for the sunshine that's gone
And. it may be, not far before Us
Wait fairer places than then:
Iife's path may yet lead by still waters.
Though we may now begin again.
Foreyermore upward and onward
Be our paths on the hills oflife,
And soon with a radiant dawning
Transfgurc the toll ard the strife;
And our Fathers hand win lead us
Tenderly upward then;
IN the Joy and peace ofa fairer world
He'll let Us begin again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

To avoid reflection from lamps, never
set them upon red table cover; if you
have not green lamp mat, put piece of
green cardboard under the lamp, and
you will find the reflection upon your work
much more agreeable to the eyes than that
from the red never.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
Westminster City Hotel.

HHHE undersigned, about to engage in
l. other business, viii sell the good will,
Furniture and lease of this Hotel, which has
wears to run. Possession given on 1st day
of April, 1881 This Hotel stand is too well
known to the people of this and adjoining
counties to say further than the Hotel is the
largest and has always done a fine business.
For further particulars address or call upon
F. /. WHEELER, Proprietor.
Westminster, Carroll county, Nd.
mar 19tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

Small boy: II want red, white and
blue cricket cap" shOpman: 'I've none
with red. Here's blue and white one;
just imagine there's red in it." Small
boy: "All right; I'll take it," Exit small
boy. ShOpmau calling after him:) my
man, you have not given me the shilliugl"
Small-boy: "Oh, just imagine you have
got it!''
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

Young man, if you begin at the top of
the ladder, progress is in one direction
only-down. But if you begin on lower
rounds, you will have the satisfaction of
going up just as fast as your abilities will
carry you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY !!
OF
YINGLING & MATTHEWS

INSURE against Loss or Damage by Fire
: l. or Lightning to Buildings, Live Stock,
Etc, and Loss by Lightning to Stock any
where on the premises, and to other property
whether fire ensues or not.
Office with State Mutual Association, near
Railroad, Westminster, Nd.
ian 15-tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
SUITS MADE

TN the LATEST STYLE and Fit Guar
Il anteed. Cutting done in the most ar
tistic manner. Repairing done neatly at
MODERATE PRICES.
JOHN A. KRETZER,
mar 19-2m. Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
DRY YGOODS
AND
NOTIONS !!
G. w. Albaugh-
DRY GOODS.

We have the most complete assortment of
Silks and Dress Goods in the city.
Dress Silks in black and colored.
Black aud Colored Satins.
Newand Handsome Shades of French Cash
meres.
French and English Suitings.
French Novelties.
Madras Ginghams.
French Ginghams.
Mohairs, POplins and Debeges.
Black Goods ofeyery description.
Lupins, Black Cashmeres, Tamise and Hen
rietta Cloth
Camel's Hair Sui,ings.
Bunting in all colors.
Flannel Suitings.
Debeges in grey and brown.
Summer Silks.
Black Surah Silks.
Colored Satias, all the new shades for trim.
mings
Novelties in wOrsted Goods for,rimmiags.
A great many jobs in Cheap Dress Goods,
from eight to twenty-five cents; very cheap.
A full line Of Dress Goods at 20, %, 50, IS,
40 and 90 cents.
Our stock Of Dress Goods has been selected
with great care in New York, and We feel
safe in saying that We have the best stock in
Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

Opium is harvested in this manner in
the Province of Kweichow, China As
soon as the petals fall an incision is made
in the poppy head with a small three
bladed knife again and again, until all the
milky juice escapes and is secured iu a
bamboo tube When the juice is dried in
the sun and turns black, it is considered
fit for market.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
NOTICE,

BALTIMORE, March 7th, 1881.
WE have this day appointed John A.
w Kretzer our agent to distribute aud
receive werk for us, and shall pay for such
goods received by him, every Saturday from
II, a. M, until 4, p. M, until further no.
tiee WIESENFELD & CO..
242 W. Baltimore ST., Baltic, Nd.
mar I9-2m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
PAINTING AND DRAWING.

desired in Drawing, also Oil and
Il China Painting. China Painting done
TO order. MISS MARY C. SMITH,
Rectory of Ascension Church,
oct Off Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

Opportunities are very sensitive things;
if you slight them on their first visit you
seldom see them again,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21
NOTIONS.

Our Notion Stock contains full lines of
Laees and Lace Edges
Hamburg Edgings.
Lace Ties, Fichus.
Ribbons, Yelling.
White Dress Goods
Hosiery, Gloves.
Handkerchief, &c, &c.
With smaIIwares in great variety, aud
all al
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-05-21

1t may be well to give credit TO whom
it is due, but as a rule one had better in
sist on cash down.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-04-26

This company Of comic opera singers
will open at the Opera House on Monday
evening, May 2. Harry A. Froom, the ad-
vance agent, arrived here ON Sunday even
ing, and has made every arrangement for
the troupe's advent. Mr.. Froom informs
us that outside Of San Francisco the com
pany has been we'll received, and they are
now playing to prosperous business. The
n-on-success in San Francisco Ia accounted
for from the fact that Emily Melv:.sess the
operatic idol, whom the people II the Bay
worship. She is . local prirA donna.
raised and educated among the sandhills.
and her admirers will brook no rivalry.
Nearly all the ladies Of her troupe are also
home members, and this makes it . diff
cult matter for Q foreign company to es-
tablish themselves in favor, however great
may be their merit. The soldenes' repor.
toire will be an entirely novel one to Eure-
kans. and will include the two latest must
cal successes-"Olivette" and "Billet
Taylor" The programme OF the season II
outlined in our advertising columns.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-04-26

Eureka Con. Wins its Great Suit
Before the supreme Court of the
United States How h Verdict
was Received Here.
Several private dispatches were received
here yesterday announcing the decision Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States in
the celebrated Eureka Con. Richmond suit,
pending in that tribunal for the last two
or three years. As pretty much everybody
familiar with the case anticipated it would
be, the decision Of Judge Field is affirmed.
The SENTINEL last evening received the
following special dispatch from Wash
ington
WASHINGTON ID. CO., April 25.-The
Supreme Court decides the Eureka CON-
Richmond case in favor of the Eureka.
The decision is the unanimous verdict OF
the sitting members Of the B~ench-.fye
present.
When the private messages got noised
about town it was not long until the men
employed at the Eureka Con. furnaces
learned the. o and they Immediately
began to celebrate the victory. The whistles
were turned loose, anvils fired, bonires
kindled and a general jollifcation ensued.
The news was telegraphed to Ruby Hill,
when the whistles Of the Eureka Con-,
Albion and Price and Davis Joined in the
shrill chorus. Down at the furnaces the
friends Of the company gathered by the
hundreds and keg after keg Of lager
beer was dealt out to. the throng.
Foreman Stevens and Assistant Poin-
dexter oficiated as masters OF cere-
monies. 1t is estimated that there
were from 800 to 500 visitors on the ground
at n time. Superintendent Read felt
good over the news, and authorized the
boys to sail in and enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent. The whistles were kept
screaming until after 10 o'clock.
And so ends one Of the most noted min
ing tfials that has ever taken place on the
Pacific Coast. The one ledge theory, as
applied to the mines Of Ruby Hill, has re-
ceived the Endorsement Of the highest tri-
bunal in the land. The theory need never
be questioned again.
This decision makes another great suit
between the Eureka Con. and Richmond
almost q certainty. The Eureka has q
claim Of something like two million dol
lars for ore extracted from the Potts cham
Der. Unless satisfactorily compromised, q
suit to determine the measure Of damage
cannot long be DELAYED.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-04-26
WARD ITEMS.
The Reflections or y Week ms Re.
fiected i'm In Reflex Of Saturday.

The Reflections OF = Week ~ Re-
fected In the Reflex Of Saturday.
A letter was received here on Sunday
by James Riddle from Thomas Edwards,
who Is residing at Rico, Colorado, in
which he states that G. a.. Ashmeade, a
former resident Of Ward, died at that
place on the 30th OF March. "Doc." as
he was familiarly called here, had sue
ceeded in ingratiating himself into the
good graces Of the people Of Rico, and was
the Democratic candidate for Mayor at the
time Of his death.
In his claim at Osceola, near the Ohio,
Pat. Reavy has developed . vein of gold
bearing ore three feet wide. II he has
much like the specimens sent over q few
days ago he is fixed. He has been at work
ali winter and now has q shaft down forty
feet on the vein.
John O'Meara is putting in his biggest
ticks on his claim-the Ward. Just aboui
the time we think the camp has gone in Q
shot goes off aud reminds us that at least
one man outside Of the Martin White Com
pany has not lost faith in the district.
George G. Hamilton received his ap
pointment as Deputy Sheriff Wednesday
and was duly sworn in by L. A. Hauck
and is now ready for business.
Thomas O'Neal, agent for the Ward, o.
ceola & Frisco Stage Line, received in
structions Thursday to cut it down from
daily to a tri-weekly.