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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

New Jersey is trying to claim Noah, be-
cause he was Newark man. Yes, but
YOU know he looked out of his Ark-an-saw
land. Give the South fair show in these
things.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

We should think scarf pins would get
sea-sick They are 50 often on the bOsoms
of such heavy swells.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

A young lady, who recently gave mil
liner an order for new bonnet, said
''You must make it plain, but still attrac-
tive and smart, as ] sit in a very conspic-
nous place in church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

You arethe biggest donkey | ever saw,
exclfimed an angry husband You for
get that you stand in front of the glass
when you shave, was the wife's quiet re-
DIV.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

Shocks says IA pound of feathers is as
heavy as pound of lead That de
pends If a pound of feathers were to
fall from a third-story window and alight
upon a mans head, and five minutes
afterward pound of lead were to fall the
same distance from above and strike him
on the same spot, he would be willing to
swear that the lead weighed ton more
than the feathers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

''She stoops to conquer Can this refer
to the fond mother who bends over her
hayward boy with number five slipper?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

Before marriage she was dear and he was
her treasure; but afterward she became
dearer and he treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

What would you do ify you were me and
| were you tenderly inquired a young
swell of his lady, as he escorted her home
from church.
well, said she, If | were you would
throw away that vile cigarette, cut up my
cane for fire wood, wear my watch-chain
underneath my coat, and stay at home at
nights and pray for brains.
The walk was finished in silence, and it
is presumed that for once in his life the
young man thought hard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Making One Extra Trip alone for these
goods. and devoting 30 feet of our stores to
this stock. we can now show You the Hand
soonest, Cheapest and Best selection of Sill
VER-PLATED WARE, Maiolica Ware, jew
elry of all description, Toilet Sets, Vases,
Urns, Cups and Saucers, Lamps, Glasses,
Box Papeterie, Bronze Figures. &c.
DOLLS. DOLLS!
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.
Linen and Lace Handkerchief, Napkins and
Towels. FTCHUES. Laces, Gloves. Holiday
Hosiery, Ruching, Collars, &c.
We have on exhibition, in all his glory.
SANTA CLAUS.
and on Christmas Eve intend giving every
visiting child one of our noted
FANCY CARDS.
which are worth your Special Attention.
NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE.!
Having devoted our Carpet Space at the One
Price Cash Store to the above goods, we are
selling off Remnants of Carpets very Cheap.
We have already placed our orders for
OUR SPRING CARPETS,
and intend showing to our customers decided
" the Largest Stock ever brought to Westmin-
stcr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

We are making every effort to do satisfac-
tory business for ALL and do work to every Just
possible means to purchase our goods at low
prices in order to give our customers the adj
vantage of buying at the Cheapest as we'll as
the Largest Establishment in the county,
buying strictly from first hands in large guam
titles. and for Spot CASH and selling on very
moderate per cents. and at the same prices to
everybody and for Cash down.
We start this day to run off the following
goods, in order to clean up Stock for taking
our Annual Inventory in January. We have
now fully
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17
GEO. w. ALBAUGH'S
One-Price Cash Store, near +. Il. Depot
Grand Depot near Court House. corner Court and Main Streets
LEADER OF Low PRICES STRICTLY UNt'PklCE'

Cassimeres and Cloakings,
In endless varieties. Best Goods for the
Least Money First-Class Tailor and Shirt
Mandatory in connection with this depart
ment. All goods and workmanship warranted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17
AT THE GRAND DEPOT


DRY GOODS. NOIlONS,
cno;oo co,oot;on Of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17
REMEMBER.

We have the largest stock of Goods in Carroll
county. and when you want to purchase first
class Goods. at moderate prices. call at either
of the above stores.
GEO w AIRAT'GH
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17
Every person invited TO call.

hessa No trouble to show goods whether you
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-17

goods.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23

MAaA Great chance to make money. We need a
NM ia person in every take subscriptions
HILL for the largest cheapest and best illustrated
uAQQ = family publication in the world. Anyone
WV0Ou can become successful agent Six elegant
works of art given free to subscribers. The
price low that almost everybody subscrbes. One
agent reports taking subscribers in day. lady
agent reports making $aoo clear profit in days.
All who engage, make money fast. You devote all
your the business, only your spare time You
need be away from home night. You can do it
well as others. Full directions and terms free Ele
CANT and expensive outfit free IF you profitable
work send us your address 1t costs nothing
try the business. No who engages fails to make
great pay Address GEORGE ST1NsoN s Co., Portland
Maine. june a4-Iy
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
For the W. j. PIONEER.
LETTER FROM THE WEST.

WEST HALLocK, ILL, June 10, 1881. j.
Messrs. Editors:-Th Thinking that perhaps
some of your patrons might be interested in
reading, through the columns of the Pro
NEER, something from this place, stop to
pen you a brief item.
Winter held on until late in the Spring;
the last of the snow did not disappear until
late in April, but the sun soon warmed the
ground, and vegetation started with bound.
As soon as the ground would do to till
every farmer was at work with all his force
trying to get ahead with his work. Oats
were sown in good season and are looking
well. The hay crop promises to be good
one, notwithsta uding the very dry weather
we have had. Corn that was planted first
looks we'll, but that planted later is not SO
good. We are having plenty of rain at
present, which will help all of our crops.
Miss Hattie Hummel, daughter of Mr.
John Hummel, of Marlboro, left this place
last week for New Jersey. She has been
staying in the West for about three years.
Mr.. Edgar R. Bonham, son of Mr.. George
Bonham, of Shiloh, is stopping here for
short time. He is making tour through
the Northwest. Mr.. Bonham leaves soon
for central Iowa, and from there he goes to
Minnesota.
Cumberland County has fair representa-
tion at this place, there being several of her
young men scattered over this part of the
State.
Mr.. Frank Hilliard, one of the boys from
Greenwich, came out with his span of four
year-old colts in their new harness and to a
new buggy last week. Frank is an indus
trious young man, and is going TO have some
pleasure as well as labor. Mr.. Chas. Bowen,
son of Mr.. J. c. Bowen, of Shiloh, is hale
and hearty. Every time we see him he
looks heavier. If he stays in Illinois much
longer he will tip the beam at two hundred.
Mr.. Hugh C. Stewart and wife are look
ing well; they seem to enjoy their new
home in the West. Stewart thinks the
West is far better than the East for farm
hands. He is standing right up to business.
Wages range from eighteen to twenty-one
dollars per month.
Grain of all kinds is bringing a good price;
pork is worth five and six dollars per hun
dred on foot; steers are worth about four
and half per hundred; cheese is up, and
the farmers are happy. Yours,
JERSEY Boy.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
A CHINESE WEDDING

People on the verge of matrimony, and
anxious to introduce some striking novelty
into the wedding ceremonies, may possibly
be aided by studying the account of mar
riage recently celebrated in San Francisco.
Mr.. Lee You and Miss All Chung, two
members of the Chinese aristocracy of that
city, were the high contracting parties.
The presents to the bride were from female
friends only, while those to the groom were
from male friends. On the second day after
the marriage the newly-made husband gave
banquet to over 500 invited guests. The
dishes were such as appeal to the Chinese
palate, and included swallows nests and
pheasant soup, stewed sharks fins with
chopped chicken and ham, roast Chinese
goose with ginger and cucumbers, stewed
mushrooms with young shoots of bamboo,
ducks wrapped in dry orange peel and
stewed, and tea ad libitum. While the
guests were RECALLING themselves on these
and other dainties a sudden pealing of gongs
and an explosion of thousands of firecrack-
ers announced that the bride was about to
room holding fan before her face, her
bashfulness permitting her to remove it only
in the case of favored few to whom she
rendered the compliment of tea drinking.
After passing through the room she slowly
retired backward, still keeping her face con-
cealed from the gaze of the curious. For
three days the festivities of the groom and
his friends continued, after which time tie
bride took her turn at entertaining her
friends at her fathers house. But here the
groom was not allowed to appear until sent
for by his parents -in-law. Upon receiving
notice he came and carried away his bride
to his own home, and the wedding festivities
were at an end.
1t is unlawful to sell, barter or exchange,
or to offer or exhibit for sale, barter or ex-
change in this State any fire cracker or
squib, under penalty of ten dollars; or to
burn or explode or throw any burning fire
cracker, squib, turpentine-ball or fire-ser-
pent in this State, under penalty of five dol
lars for each offense, to be recovered with
costs in the name of any person who will
sue for the same, before a justice of the
peace of the county, in an action of debt,
one-half for the use of the prosecutor and
the residue for that of the poor of the
township where the offense is committed.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
PIMPLES.

will mail (Frce) the recipe for simple Vegetable
Balm that will remove Tan, Freckles, Pimples and
Botches leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful also
Instructions for producing luxurant growth of hair
bald head or smooth face Address, enclosing cent
stamp, Ben Vandef & Co., Beekman ST., N. Y.
ian 27-6m
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23

The July Atlantic is a particularly strong and
interesting number. 1.-THE Greek Play at Har-
yard" which has attracted so much attention, is
described by Mr.. Charles Eliot Norton, one of the
most competent and accomplished OF American
scholars. The Boston WOman's Bank, which
caused no little talk few months ago, is the sub
iect of two articles one exceedingly pungent and
amusing by Gail Hamilton who entities her paper
"The Gentfemens Contribution to the Ladies' De,
post - the other, entitled Sympathetic Banking"
Is remarkably clear and vigorous account OF this
astonishing financial performance, by Henry A.
Capp, Boston lawyer, who evidently knows the
whole thing by heart. These two articles cannot
fail to be read with extraordinary interest John
Fiske has an essay of curious value on what Is
Mythology?" II. II. continues her delightful Nor:
way sketches in paper "Four Days with Sanna."
Miss Sarah Orne Jewett author of the charming
"Deephaven' stories contributes similar sketch,
New England country life John G. Dodge, Ill IN e e
very interesting article points out the defects OF
ssTrial by Jury in the United States" 'sMiSchie
in the Middle Ages" by Elizabeth Robins, is so en-
gaging an article on SO engaging subject, that
everybody will read it, Mr.. Whittier contributes
thoroughly characteristic and therefore excellent
poem ssIn Memory" of Mr.. Fields; and Edgar
FaWcett has poem on wounds" The Contrib
utors Club is full OF pleasing little essays; de-
seriDtye sketch Of the Books of the Month renders
is evidently s'star'' number Of the Atlantic:
HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO., BOSTON.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
as much for you.

Hdrper's Magazine for July is an unusually in
terestiDg number. Mrs. Champney contributes a
charming description of Oporto vineyards, with
beautiful Illustrations. Mrs. Annie Howells FIRE.
Princess Louise at Rideau Hall-giving all those
details in which the public has legitimate inter-
est This article is illustrated with excellent pOr-
traits OF the Marquis and his royal consort. and
published. 7. B. Aldrich contributes delightful
article-Or rather The first part of artice-enti-
tied "a Day IN Africa y description OF one day g
adventures in Tanger, with fine Illustrations from
brakes White Mountains series. Illustrated by
W. III. Gibson, is continued. E. Mason contributes
q paper on "Old Dutch Masters''-ncluding DOuw,
MetZu and Mieris. with portraits, and engravings
teresting biographical sketch of Thomas Blanchard
the inventor of eccentric lathe, with portrait. A
patriotic poem by Julia c. r. DOrr entitled THE
Parsons Daughter" is finely Illustrated by Fred
ericks; and Mr.. Abbey is represented by another
of his characteristic full page illustrations of Her
George Il Holden contributes sketch entitled
Hawthorne among his Friends" containing a
written by Hawthorne to his friend William B.
Pike. The article contains other novel and inter-
eSting matter.
Among the especially timely articles are Rail
Bicycle Era" by Edward Rowland. DR.. S. Austen
Pearce contributes curious musical paper, enti-
tied "The Music of the Spheres
The serial Novels by Miss WO0lSon and Thomas
Hardy are continued and short stories are CON
tributed by Edward Everett Hale and Arthur
Hastings.
Among the poems of the number are two es-
pecially noticeabe-"First Appearance at the
Odeon,'' by the late James T. Fields; and my
June Boy,' by Christine Chaplin Brush.
The Editorial Departments are. as usual, full of
entertaining and instructive matter for all classes
OF ofreaders.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23

Some people are very hard to convince.
"Why, thought you were Dead" said a
gentleman to neighbor. swell, you see
the report was false" was the rejoinder.
81 don't know about that" continued the
man of obstinacy. "The person who told
me never yet deceived me, and can't say
as much for you"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
SO Commerce St., Bridgeton.

A WIFE'S SHOES.
By THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
Said a lady to her husband
As bit of morning news
81 must have to-day some money
For want pair of shoes"
Must have moneyr' said the husband,
And with accents far from sweet;
You have walked into my purse, marin
With your pretty little feet.
Quite as far as deem prudent;
And no folly I'll excuse:-
1t is past my comprehension.
Why you need so many shoes.
In our early days of wedlock,
You had but two pair year,
And you now have new ones monthly!
Will you show the cause my dear2"
.'Yes will" replied the lady,
''And may conscience thee direct
To prevent, by future conduct,
Both the cause and the effect.
''In our early days of wedlock,
All my hopes in life were light;
For thy love my heart made happy,
And my footsteps, then, were bright!
Aye, so light, that round our cottage,
AS tripped the morning dews
Did not lose a ray of lustre
Meath the pressure of my shoes;
''And so light were then my footsteps,
With thy love my heart to cheer.
That two pair of shoes were all, sir,
That needed for a year.
but change came DER thy heart, sir,
And with hopes no longer bright,
Very heavy, grew my footsteps,
Which had been so very light;
s.AT1d the Uery hedUy footsteps
OF the aDife aChOnl yOu abuse,
As she trdUels S7, her sorroao
Are destructive to her shoes"
Much chagrined, rebuked and humbled
BY the fact which stood revealed;
At the feet aohere the shoes had suffered,
The repentant husband kneeled;
And he said: "At Tower Hall, love,
will all my clothing buy,
For it was because l wouldn't
That tear first dimmed your eye."
"And I'll make your heart so happy,
And your steps so light, my dear,
The one pair OF shoes shall answer
For my darling all the year!'
New and Complete Stock of Clothing for Men,
Boys and Children's wear made up of the best
goods in the latest Styles and being sold at prices
which are unrivaled for moderation.
GARITEE, MASTEN g. ALLEN.
TOWER HALL CLOTHING BAZAAR,
Nos 518 g. $40 Market ST., and 511 g. 513 Minor ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1881-06-23
Have You Ever Known

ANY person to be seriously Ill without weak stomachor
inactive liver or kdneys7 And when these organs are
in good condition do you find their possessor enjoy
ing good healthf Parkers Ginger Tonic always regu-
ae these important organs and never fails to make the
blood rich and pure and strengthen part OF the
system 1t has cured hundreds Of despairng nyalids
Ask your neighbor about it. may Io-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-17
SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

ENTERTAINMENTS.
 Litchfeld-willis J. Beach, d. Garner B. Curtis. d-gain.
 Barkhamsted- Herbert B. Case, d. William H. Ward, r-gain. .+'.....,'.. Bethlehem-Nehemiah l.. Bloss. d-gain. Bridgewater-Pete Wooster, q.
 Canaan-Samuel W. Bradley, d-gain
 Colebrook-Andrew J. Terrill. d, Solomon Cornwall-Charles H. Harrison, d-gain i; Luman c. Wickwire, d-gain. .,, Goshen-Herbert $. Scoville, r, Franklin E. Wadhams, r.. .., . . Harwinton- Chester A. Hayes, T. Horace w. Barber, r.
 Kent-Charles Lee, d.
 Morris William Grisword, d-gain.
 New. Hartford-Anson J. Allen, d-galn i; Thaddeus l.. Root, r.
 New Milford-Frederick 8. Richmond, d, Amos H. Bowers, d. ....-.
 North Canaan G. Williams, d.
 Norfolk-Plumb Brown, T. Alva s. Cowles. Plymouth Blakeslee, r.
 Roxbury-Myron W. Odell, d.
 Salisbury-John H. Hurlburt, d. Lewis P. Ashman, d. Sharon-Edgar J. Reed, d. William Dakin, d. ..
 Thomaston K. Judson. r. ..., Torrington Frederick Devoe, r, George A. Allen, Warren-C Charles S. Swift. r. s..,.
 Washington-Er Erastus J. Hprlbprt, r, Gould 0. WhIttlesey. r., .. Watertcwn-Augustu N. Wooison, '.
 Winchester-Joseph H. Norton, r, John D. Yale, d-gain.
 Woodbury William J. Clark, r, William Cothren, [. .., Republicans 20, democrats 21. Last year republicans 23, democrats 1S. Republican loss g.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-17
The Election.

The vote in this State was very light and gives the Democracy gain of about 20 in the House, leaving the republicans majority of about 50. In the Senate there are IT Re- publicans to 2 Democrats. MT. John M. Hall, of Windham, is the most prominent Re- publican of the House and will probally be Speaker. MT. Charles w. Gillette of Water bury and Wm Cothren are among the prcmi- nent Republicans of the House in this emil nently '.off' year. On the Democratic side are Messrs. Sill of Hartford, and Robertson of New Haven. One editor, Mir. Gillspie. ofthe Stamford Advocate, is elected. We give be- low the list of oenators and Representatives elacted from this countV
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A9lmputation of the Leg The Old Family Physician at Fault Dr. David Kennedy the Sue -9.4 3
 cessful Surgeon.

Money is the universal necessity, and none but cynic or fool will affect to despise it. MT. Abram Ellsworth, of Port Ewen, Ulster county, N. r., had realized this truth. His disease involved the whole of his thigh bone, and the suffering man looked forward, not without apparent reason, to death as his only deliverer. His family physician refused to amputate the limb-asserting that the opera tion would kill the patient en the spot Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. Y, who was consulted, held different opinion, and amputated the limb. The Doctor then ad- ministered freely his great Blood Specific FA- YORITE REMEDY to afford tone and strength to the system, prevent the return of the disease, and Mir. Ellsworth remains to this day in the bloom of health. This gentleman g disease was the offspring of foul blood, and Kennedy's FAVORITE REMEDY purified the blood and restored to him the power once more to enjoy his life. Are you suffering from any disease traceabIe to the same cause Try Favorite Remedy. Your druggist has it. ONE DOLLAR bottle. Bear in mind the proprietor's name and address: Dr. David KENNEDY, Rondout, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-17
Bantam,

On Monday evening of last week, this con- munity was greatly shocked by the very sud- den death of MT. Seth Pond, aged "A years. He enjoyed his usual health until past 5 o'clock, p. m., when he was taken with apo- plexy. became unconscious in few moments and died about 6k o'clock. He had attended to his usual business through the day. and had just passed through the village from the post office. Soon after reaching heme, he was stricken down. The same evening, three hours later, died Mrs. Daniel Stoddard, aged 69 years. She has been failing very fast for 6 few months. They have both been residents of this place, were near neighbers for great many years, and were much respected by large. circle of acquaintances. They were generally present at all social gatherings, as we'll as at places of worship. and were always ready to lend helping hand where duty call ed them. They will be missed in this con- munity, but we hope and trust that our loss is their gain. The funeral of Mir. Pond was at- tended at the church on Wednesday afternoon and Mrs. stoddard's the next day, at the same place.
 !. Last Friday afternoon fire was discovered in the picker room of the cotton mill of Neville 6 O., and in an instant several hun dred pounds of cotton were burning in the building. The alarm was immediately given, and with the help of those near by who came to the rescue, the flames were 80 controlled that the cotton was, removed from the build ing and the fire subdued. Had there not been plenty of help and water at hand. the building must have burnt. It is supposed that the fire originated dfroma stone, orsome hard substance. passing through the picker.
 The New Preston Temperance workers held a meeting at the Hall in this place on Friday evening. $, -. -. MT. U. P Bartholomew has gone to New York for supply of new goods.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-17

The defeat of the government on it's first
 collision with the Star Route thieves in court
 is the result of misunderstanding for which
 it is not altogether easy to find who. is to
 blame. 1'hs difficulty arose in this way. The statute of Limitations ran on one or two of the offences discovered on the 1st and 2nd of oc- teber. In the District of Columbia. as in most states of the Union. no prosecution for an infamous offence can be begun except on indictment by the grand jury. The Grand Jury was allowed to be dismissed in Septem- Der, till Oct. Sd, by action of the local District Attorney, without the knowledge either of the Attorney General or of the special government attorneys having the star route cases in charge. There are rlmors of corrupt influence having been brought to bearson the local attorney of the District. This he indignantly denies The mistake, whoever was responsible for it, proves fatal, as the court has dismissed the informa- ton, filed against the prosecuted parties. hold ing that the crime is of too grave nature to warrant that form of prosecution. a
 Bismarck is out with another of his periodi- cal threats of resignation. In fact, unless he can make his peace with the Catholic faction, he is left with very small following iu the Reichstag The second elections so far as re- ported, hase resulted very largely in favor of the liberal parties and there seems doubt whether, ever with the help of the Center, or Bismark would have a majority. No one, however, seems to expect his retirement. So long as he has the support of the Emperor and the aristocracy Bismark will be satisfied, and his popularity or unpopularity will signi- fy little. fs