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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

The time of year is approaching when
the credulous will need to be on their
guard against offers of seeds aud splittings
OF floral and horticultural prodigies, blue
roses, monster strawberries, etc.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

Roses can be colOred by putting the
stems in ink for ten minutes. Use green,
blue or red ink, and the roses will partake
of their colors as perfectly as if nature
did It.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

Whenever you see farm upon which
year after year no improvement is made,
you may sure that the farmer neither
reads, observes nor thinks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

\ Wisconsin farmer twenty-three years
ago planted piece of waste land, unfit
for cultivation, with black-walnut trees.
The trees are now from sixteen to twenty
inches in diameter and have been sold for
$4,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

The following method of getting rid of
stumps is recommended by the Scientific
american. "In the autumn bore hole one
or two inches in diameter, according to the
sirth ofthe stump, vertically in the centre
of the latter, and about IS inches deep.
Put into it one or two ounces of saltpetre;
fill the hole with water and plug up close.
In the ensuing spring take out the plug
and pour about a half gill of kerosene oil
in and ignite it The stump will shoulder
away without blazing, to the very extremi-
ty of the roots, leaving but ashes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

A gardener near. London, England, has
46 acres of celery, and his celery COM
mands the highest prices in market. His
plantation, at 10000 plants per acre, re-
quires 100000 plants. They are set in
trenches, and vast quantities of manure
are used. Radishes between the celery
bring about sl4O per acre, and the celery
$3.50 per acre.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

Constant cutting off just below the sur
face of the ground will in time eradicate
poison ivy,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

The White House at Washington was
so named after it was burned by the Brit
ish in 1915, when the smoke so blackened
the freestone walls that it was painted
white. 1t has been the home of all the
successive Presidents except Washington.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19

To take the woody taste out Of wooden
pail, fill the pail with boiling hot water;
let it remain until cold, then empty it and
dissolve some soda in lukewarm water, ad
ding a little lime to it, and wash the inside
well with the solution; after that, scald
with hot water and rinse well.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-03-19
TRUSTEES SALE
A SMALL FARM.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Carroll county, sitting as Court OF
EQUITY, passed in cause No. 1893 on the
docket Of said Court, wherein Francis ID.
Orendorf, Administrator of John Orendortf,
deceased, is the complainant, and John Z;
Coker, and Harriet S. Coker, his wife, and
David H. Leister are the defendants, the un-
dersigned, Trustees, will offer at Public Sale,
on the premises, situate on the public road
leading from Hampstead to Mexico, in Car
roll county, distant from the former place
about Al miles, and from the latter about Il
miles, and adjoining the lands of Abram LIm-
norman and others, on
Thursday, the eth day Of March; A. D. 1881,
at o'clock, P. NJ, all that lot of land con-
tanning
20 Acres, 1 Rood and 5 Square
Perches of Land,
more or less, situate as above stated, and im
proved with two-story Log ANA
and Frame Dwelling House, ~ -
a good Stable and other out s =
buildings.
Terms of Sdle-0ne-third in cash on the
day of sale, or upon the ratification thereof
by the Court, the balance to be paid in equal
instalments of one and two years respectively,
with interest from day of sale and to be Sc
cured to the satisfaction of the Trustees.
WILLIAM P. MAULSBY,
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

The Republican Members Of the New
House Of Representatives met in caucus
Saturday 10 nominate candidates for of
ccrn The candidates for speaker on the
FIRST ballot received the following vote
keiher, 81, Hiscock, "A; kasson, 10; Reed
IA; Burrows, 10; orih. Il Dnnnell, 4. The
The vote remained nearly the same until
the 10th ballot when Hiseock withdrew
and Keificr was nominated. Hiscock was
from New York and hal good prospect
Of receiving the nomination until, as is re-
ported. Scnaor Cameron influenced thu
Pennsylvania delegation 10 vote against
him and fof keitcr and this was brough,
about through the influence Of Conkling
aud Plat,. Hisoock in an dHfl-Conkling
nan though the New York delcgA.
iion 81 stood by him until the las,
Keller 10 All Ohio man, and Garfield mar.
lie vas brave soldier in the late war and
. man Of good abiliiy
Edward Mcrherson Of pesnsylssnia
sbo has already served AS clerk sever
al years. was nominated for clerk on the
iiua ballot and Col Geo. W. Hooker Of
Ncnnoni, vel known 10 many Of our
readers Was nominated for Sergeani-s,-
arms
J. Hyatt, Smith, independent Congress
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
STATE NEWS.

Alexander Crowell shot and killed in
Barnard recently the largest catamount or
panther, it is thought, ever seen in this
state. 1t measured feet and weighed 1872
pounds. Thompson reports one killed in
Roxbury GO years ago, which weighed lis
pounds. Tins one had the appearance OF
being very old
A contest took place in Huntingdon this
season between G. A. Baker A, NJ. Peet and
NJ. / Ellis as to which would raise the
most potatoes on half acre The result
was that ON l0l rods CT A. Baker raised
$50 bushels, A. NJ. Peet on 30 rods 2jG
bushels aud j. NJ Ellis on 50 rods 2l5
bushels. The variety was the Burbank
seeding.
II. f. Taylor OF Cornwall, gu farm of
225 acres raised 500 bushels Of onions, 800
bushels OF wheat, y bushels to the acre,
1000 bushels of oats, 100 bushels Of rye
100 bushels Of buckwheat, 8 acres Of beans
900 bushels OF potatoes, 400 bushels Of
graft apples, 60 bushels of barley, 300
bushels Of carrots and 200 bushels or bcets.
Preston Powers. the sculptor has at this
time in his studio busts OF Judge ColIam.
er, Senator Morrill,, Senator Sumner, the
poet Whittier, ex.President Grant, Mrs.
Preston Powers aud Mrs. John T. Hatch
of Cincinnati widow Of the young lawyer
sho was,a student with Hon. G. ". French
in Woodstock, and afterwards met with
great sacccSs aud accumulated fortune
as paieni lawyer.
'lAe sale Of thr Panama railroad to the
DE Lessops canal company /, said To have
vastly Increased the wealth Of Hon. Trrnor
W. Park Of bennington, aud it is also re
ported that prominent and wealthy citi-
zen Of Rutland held large amount Of the
stock The Shareholders receive about Sa0,-
600 600 The road IL 81 ~ miles long. and
has OF late years paid dividends Of 20 per
cent
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

lis testimony for TIE deienco Is Dearly
all 10 the prisoner binscit icing ou the
stand two DAYS II was, perhaps. opo a
the nosi remarkable soeae~ ever witnessed
70 = court room. A witness 10 prove bis oun
insanity, be- proved = match for Iulge
Porter Hbo conducted bis cross etaminA.
tiou aai who il oue q the best lawyers 10
'he coauiry ie wAs especially quick 10
see and appirhend ihe point Of every qnes-
'ion asked lun and - ,lpuhi II. on the az.
eraer one oat Of every hundred law yen
~ tbf eoaulft Hho arr counted sane. could
have sustained 80 crcditable cross exam
,usiioa nnder sneh aterrible fire Of ques
siona
II Is thought that this examination Of
the prisoner will 4 , far towards convincing
the jury that be is at least sane enough TO
distinguish ietwcen right aud wrong. aud
thus be responsible for his acts IL is ~.
iden, from ,lie history Of his past life which
has been pretty thoroughly presented
tha, his Mint has nrtrr been well bal
anced, that his eguiism Is something won.
derial, but otherwise be is not greatly dit
fefent from other people. This would not
class him with insane people, who, 10 or
der TO excuse them from the punishment
for a crime committed. must have their
reasoning faculties so clouded that they
cannot distinguish wrongful act
In Gaiteau's ease nothing is more cyi
dent than that he knew what he was doing.
For weeks he had it ipmind aud made bis
plans to accomplish it, Iio arranged 10
as 10 escape the fury Of the mob which he
knew must be produced by the event. And
since the fatal day he has pursued con.
slant aud well matured plan for escaping
10 consequences OF his rash act. He at.
tributes it TO what he hopes the jury and
the people will call the insane idea that il
was an inspiration from the Almighty
Bot there has been altogether too much
method in his madness.
II seems that the motive for committing
the deed was mixed one He would
thus he reyenged for not receiving q place
under the government aud at the same
time be lifted from obscunty aud made
the gaziag stock OF wondering world.
We hope the jury will see to it that lie
gets one more lift
The defence put on several experts who
gave it their opinion that the prisoner
insane, but it is probable that the gov
eminent will be able to find far greater
number who will have the opposite opin-
ion
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Buffalo has remarkable case Of life in
surance swindling and possibly of murder
one T. $, Burnham was recently insured
in q Rochester mutual insurance company
ed by the persons accused, Burnham was
taken sick and was cared for at the honse
OF 0rin @. Thomas, brother Of the agent
through whom the insurance was obtained,
where. as alleged, he died, certificate to
that eiIec, being given by the attending
physician. The supposed Burnham was
buried. bu, shortly aiterward several men
were discovered digging the body from the
grave and were arrested. From later de
yelopmen,s II is believed that Burnham
was myth and the body buried as hiswas
obtained from the ianitor Of the medical
college. But an examination OF the dead
man shows that he died from arsenical
poison. The would be grave robbers werc
the parties 10 the insurance plot, and the
obiec, of their efforts 10 rcsurrect the body
is supposed to have been 10 return II 10
the iani,or. The attempt TO swindle the
insurance company is self evident, but the
more important question now is, who was
the murdered man, aud who poisoned him.
Orrin c. Thomas is now in custody on a
charge Of murder and grave robbery, and
one Parker, an undertaken connected with
the affair, has been arrested in Canada and
held 10 await ertraii,ion. Other parties
have been acoomplices and the full unrav-
cling Of the mystery is probable. Tray
Tsmes.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Halls VEGErABLE SIcuIAN HAIR
REVIEWER Is scientific combination
of some Of the most powerful restora-
tive agents IN the vegetable Kingdom.
II restores gray hair TO its original
color 1t makes the scalp white and
clean 1t cures dandruif and humors,
and falling-out of the hair II furnishes
the nutrltiyc principle by which the
hair is nourished and supported 1t
makes the hair moist, soft and glossy,
and is unsurpassed as hair dressing.
1t Is the most economical preparation
ever offered to the public, as its effects
remain long time, making only an
occasional application necessary. 1t is
recommended and used by eminent
medical men, and officially endorsed by
the State Assaycr of Massachusetts.
The popularity Of Halls Hair Remover
has increased with the test of many
years, both in this country and in
foreign lands, and 1t is now known and
used in all the civilized countries OF
the world
Fer sale by all dealers.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

nsa from hraotlyn attended the esueus
aal soios far lbs candidates shsch would
Rire MAJORITY # he Hoase V The IL.
pahhoans - osgaulEaiioa piiheat and
sram the 0reeH hackers aha haso cand..
dates u their swb The Democrat, have
dominated tie ola oalceB q The House.
Tor alartsua
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

TIE Presidents Message which was read
10 Congress, Tuesday treats at considerable
length, with all the important questions
pertaining 10 our government aud is gen
orally sound on ell Of them. II is rather
conservative ia tone except on the Nor
mon question. In regard ic polyogamy in
tie territories be advises speedy and ef-
teciiye action. The message is generally
approved not only by Republican but also
by Democratic Journals II is evidently
the work Of the President, alone, without
consultation with political leaders OF either
party and most Of It's recommendation
should be considered by Congress in a
non.psriisau spirit
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

L. Asen,h Hall. Binghamton, y. Y,
writes 1suaersd for several months with
a dull pain through left lung an shoulders
| lost my spirits, appetite and color, aud
could with difficulty keep up all day. My
mother produced some BuRDocK BLoop
BnTEss; took them as directed, and have
felt NO pain since first week after using
them, aud am now quite we'll Price
81 90. trial size 10 cents.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

l. universal il affects all the human fam
ily' all animals, and may be even found IN
Patent medicines. Some ara drastic. and
the patient i obliged 10 suiles pains worse
than the disease: bat 10 case VI obstinate
dyspepsia, there ia 10 RENE.
dy 10 Ei4sL so gentle 10 iis effects. aud yet
90 satisfactory. IA BunDocK BLOOD BiTT1ss.
Price vi On, trial size 10 cents.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
living Miintsses

The hundreds Of hearty, and healthy
looking men. women and children, that
have been rescued from beds of pain. sick
ness aud well nigh death by Parkers Gin
ger Tonic are the best evidences in the
world of Its sterling merit and worth. You
will find such in almost every community.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

At a recent auction sale Of the Oryis herd
of 40 grade mich cows at Fcrrisburg. the
average price was about s2l per head. ran
ging as high at $50 and as low as sl5. The
price OF hay sli to sl5 per ton, made bid
ding slow aud cautious.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
1873 3.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED

Always varied, always good. always imprsv.
ing "-CHARLEs Francis ADAMS, in.
Haipo's Magazine, the most popular illus.
tated periodical in tho world begins its sixty
fourth volume with the December number. 1t
represents what is bot in American literature
and art; and it's parked success in England
where It has already circulation larger than
that OF any English magazine OF the same clAes
has brought int Its service the most eminent
writer's and artists Of Great Britain. The fofth-
coming volumes for 1882 will in every respect
surpars their PREDECESSORS.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

The amount Of customs collected last
year 10 the Vermont dis,ric. amounted "a
si,ll0.596 a, an expense Of s72, 100 There
are only Eve ports ahead Of this. while in
the country are p ports Of entry that did
no, collect dollar Of duties aud 81 others
lhat did not coliec, enough to pay the eS.
penses Of collecting.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

More than 1000. 90 bushels Of charcoal
are produced annually At one establishment .
in Dandy Tie kilns arc 81 10 number
with capacity Of 50 cords o. wood each.
The proprietor osns 10, 600 acres oiwood.
laul aul carries on large lumber business.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

A. NJ. Chadwick. Vermont boy, has
been elected county Judge Of Douglass
county, Nebraska. He was first appointed
by the governor TO ill a vacancy, Sept 5,
then was nominated by the Republican
county convention ia October and elected
br $50 majority in November
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Among those who received awards at the
fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Me
ehanies association was the Vermont
Farm Machine company at Bellows Falls
for Cooley dreamer, swing charns and
butter workers--silyer medal.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Congress met on Monday. The Bepub.
lican caucus nominees for the officers OF
the House were all elected without dit.
hculiy Some objections were made to
the swearing IN Of Messrs, Wheeler Of Ala
bama, Chalmers Of Mississippi, Dibble Of
South Carolina, Moore OF Tennessee, and
Wadsworth aud Vanvoorhees Of New York,
bu, they we're all finally admitted though
their seats will be contested. The senate
convened with David Davis in the chair
II is thought that no attempt will be made
to change the officers OF the Senate and
that the committees will remain substan-
TALLY as at present constituted, The COM
mi,,ees ofthe House will not be announced
for several days.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

The New York HsrdhFs Dublin special
says 1t is believed the present crisis is
the most important Of the whole land
movement for the people have successful
IL resisted all the strength of coercion, II
is a startling fact that two-thirds OF the
rents are not being paid, and the tenants
have no intention Of paying them without
heavy reductions, which the landlords re-
fuse The land courts are so slow the act
is yet no remedy whatever for the troubles.
The government did not expect this delay,
believing after few decisions the land.
lords aud the tenants would settle between
themselves. The country is experiencing
a reign Of terror in the eastern counties
the assizes have begun, an,l u Judge spoke
OF the great increase OF crime. He said
Threatening letters of intimidation were
everywhere 90 the increase and the crime
OF arson much more frequent, The opin
ion that Parnell's arrest was mistake is
being every day indicated.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Col, X. II, Topper died at his residence
in Rochester the 2Gth OF Nov, after long
and painful illness. For many years Ire
has been a noted man in business circles
in Vermont. having been largely interest.
ed in mail lettings, buying wool etc
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

II. T. Carpenter. Esq, Henderson. \. Y.
cured OF Psoriasis OF Leprosy, Of twenty
years standing. by the Cuticnra Resolvent
Internally, and Cuhcura and Cuticura Soap
externally. Tie most wonderful case on
record.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Kansas people have summary way Of
dealing with ssindling bank presidents
The kep,A rope round tho neck Of one two
days and would have lynched him had
be 20, disgorgoi all the property he had
any claim 10 which will partly satisfy the
claims Of the indignant depositors We
do not advocate The adoption Of such eI
lrcsne measures but there is no denying
the fact that they would be effective.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

80 il does. IN easts Of dyspepsia, inai
sesiion. idnsy and liver complaints, iql.
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Mt Albert Andersen, York Street BHi.
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a. EeIAcgA4e nlI entirely cured hlm
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

II sqHise evident ihsi ,he present tariff
siil le considerably modified ly The pres
80 oaaera. ADD iiis aleo quiie probable
taat ihe lrtepup tar ou matches and cheek
yssmre all bo abolished. A good hun
hcf Of members Of both political parties
favor these changes and IL they can only
agree upon vhas ia hes, 10 be done Il can
be accomplished very easily.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Alderman Tucker, Boston. says You may
state that have paid 'or medicine aud for
treatment IN 20 years 5000, without re-
ceiving permanent benefit Entirely cured
Of this disease tsalt rheuml by Cuiicura
Remedies
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 lssi

lssse unmlsr "a tills bare hlIra3f
l.scs isine3eee5 ~ ihe scnsle, nsny q
ittm q great lsapatiapne, The obs 70 REG.
alAisihe u.sAusr u ssoertAiuing TIE slec-
irfsi sets oaeAs 20 be oousldend and so,.
"a apan a, onoe. W tAai The Law can b.
sslilsd ls ioit spo,haF presidential elecsipu
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

II has been proved by the most reliable
testimony that THOMAS EcLEcrmo On, is
an entire success in curing the most inver.
terate cases OF rhumatism, neuralgia, lame
back, and wounds OF every description.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08

Gravel, disbets, Brights disease OF the
kidneys aud urinary organs permanently
cured by Prof Guilmetis French Kidney
Pad.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-12-08
Annoyance. avoided.

GRAY hairs are honorable but their pre-
amature appearance is annoying. Parker's
Hair Balsam prevents the annoyance by
promptly restoring the youthful color.