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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30
A Good Record.

The record Of the Democratic party 10
Maryland is enc the party may well be
proud Of In administering State, county
and municipal affairs, perfection has not
been reached, and never will be, bus none
viii deny that our laws aud systems viii
compare fayorably with those Of other
eommonwcaths, and that the expenses Of
government are lowcrihau IN three -fourlhs
Of the States Of the Union. On this sub
ject we quote from the Baltimore SIN, a
nou- partisan journal, the following
There are but very few States 10 the Union
where the rate Of State taxation is lower than
il is in Maryland, aud in those States the ap-
parent advantage of a lower rate Of State tax
alton is more than c0upterbalanced by much
higher rate Of township and county ,agalion.
A State tax Of Isl cents Ga The 500, OF which
ten cents is levied for the support Of the pub.
lie schools. cannot be called oaerous or OPP
pressive taxation So in q list Of eighty two
Of the principal cities Of the Uaioa there are
but six where the rate Of municipal taxation
is shown 10 be lower than the present rate Of
81. 81 on the Sl00 IN Baltimore, and not oae
of these six has the population OF area OF ter.
ritory included within the corporate limits Of
this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

Speculative Its insurance has swept over
the border into Maryland. IN Frederick
county il is stated that the amount Of insRrs
anee obtained on the lives OF old and inhrm
persons, ranging ia age from 60 to IS years,
will probably aggregate between 100000
and $4,000, 600 1t doesn't make it any more
pleasant reading to know that these policies
have been written by Pennsylvania compa-
MES -.dHoona, Pa, Trjbuns.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30
MASONIC.

NTEMBERS of Door-to- Virtue Lodge,
AN1 No At, A. f. A. NJ, are ~
requested TO be punctual in their ssSn1T.
attendance at next regular com sSSZE5ThX
munication, Thursday eceaing, -SZESSs
Nay 5th, at u P. NJ. Members ~IF><~
of sister lodges cordially invited to attend.
Work in LIST degree. BY order of w. NJ.
april % WM. MOORE, Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

A HEAVY INYEsTNEST.-It is announced
that Mr.. Sayre, of the Bethlehem, Pa, steel
works, has made arrangements for the invest
ment of Sl,000,000 in new steel works at
Birmingham, Ala, and will erect the neces-
sary buildings this summer. A few years ago
the site where Birmingham now stands was
cotton field; now the place boasts a popula-
ton Of 5000, and has in successful operation
iron furnaces, acres of coking ovens, and
extensise rolling mills, whilst tits rapidly be
coming one Of the nest important railroad
centres in the South.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

Erastus Corning, Of Albany, n. ! recent,
II purchased Jersey COW, fvs years old, that
produces IS pounds Of butter per week Mr..
Corning paid 81 500 for her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

81 ACRES OF LAND,
two Dwellings,, Barn aud other
necessary outbuildings, Grist A1EA-a
and Saw Mil in good running ~
power for each.
The above property is situated in Franklin
district, Carroll county, Nd, about II miles
north of Watersyille station, B. & o. r. r.
Any further information in relation to
the above property may be obtained by ad-
dressing the subscriber, John Daub, Ne. 4sI
North Gay St, Baltimore, Nd, or II. T..
Ingels, Taylorsville, Carroll county.
Terms made to suit the purchaser. Pos
session given Immediately.
JOHN DAUB, Proprietor
april 30-ts Jesse I. Wilson, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

The Boston Post says Little Malone Is
now called the Virginia creeper," but if we
reiaem6ar tightly that is the vine that always
shows proHtnesa to 50 gp the spout.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

The deadlock il the U. s Senate Goa
tinues. Il bas been eight weeks since the
Senate met in extra session, yet The bust.
ness which !. was called to transact Is IN
touched, and it Is all on account Of an at
tempt Of the Republicans 10 eonsammate
a bargain with Malone.
The Republicans held caucus on
Thursday, aud it is said that the opinion
prevailed that the party should reeede from
their position as gracefully as possible.
The Senate adjourned uotil Monday, 10
order to give the caucus committee time
TO devise means for retreat
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

Gen. Grant is said to have draws 1000 Of
the New York S250,000 fund
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30
WANTED
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY to loan on mortgage or judg.
M ment, in sums of $500 and upward, for
one to FIVE years. Apply at this office.
april 16 At
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BARK WANTED,
AT SCHLOSSER TANNERY.
$500 PER TON, CASH.

I'VE will pay $500 per ton of 1000
w pounds, fer 1900 tons Of Chestnut and
Spanish Oak Bark in good merehantable con,
dition, delivered at cur tannery. The above
price will be paid until the entire quantity
above specified is received. We will buy
Black Oak Bark from parties bringing their
Chestnut and Spanish Oak Bark paying
81. 90 per ton of S2240 pounds.
ENGLAND & BRYAN, Proprietors.
an 80 6t* IAAEs ). BAER, Foreman,
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LIST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

LIST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
DEMAINING in the Post Ofice, at West
IL minister, Nd, April %, 1881;
Brown, Mrs. lane Joahsop, Joseph
Erich, Henry c. Reese, Eliza j.
Engleman, Silas Sommer, John B.
Fisher, John I. Seamon, f. (2)
Gearnom, Chas. A. Walter, Harry
jackson, James j. Yingling, NJ
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say ii was advertised.
april so A. h. HUBER, p. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-30

Reform Is good thing, but 50 much
wrong is done 10 the name Of reform that
people generally look With suspicion upon
all such movements At Annapolis GA
Tuesday night Hon. Michael Bannon aud
Hon. Eli J. Henkle appeared upon the
platform as Reformers, Ia the course Of
the proceedings It appeared that each was
a candidate for Office, Mr. Ienkle was
member Of Congress for several terms and
was candidate for a reelection. No re-
form would probably have been necessary
had he been re nominated AID reelected
to Congress: but, IS he was not, he wants
to reform himself into another sfhee BY
helping to break down those who set him
up. Mr.. Banpop, too, has held Office for
some time, aud wants to reform himself
10 again,
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THE SEVEN VALLEY
MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION !
OF SEVEN TALLEY, Pa.
Home Office; Seven Valley, York Co., Pa.
Incorporated March 1, 1880.

OFFICERS.
JOHN X. ZEIGLER, President.
j. c. DEvENEY, Vice President.
JOHN NJ. HENRY, Secretary.
N. GIADFEITER, Treasurer
j. ALLEN GIADFELTER. NJ. D., Med. Ex
D. NJ. HENRY, General Agent.
Nine dollars will secure policy for 81 900
between the ages of 55 and IS years, inclu-
sive, on condition that the insured pay NOR
tality assessments graded according to age at
entrance as per following table per 1000
members for 81, 900 insurance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
TO All Our Friends.

Having had numberless inquiries for
advertising cards from ladies in all
parts OF the country who are interest,"
cd In the prevailing fashion of making
"Card Collections" we are having
printed for them set of seven beautf-
ful cards, each In six colors and on a
gold background, in the very highest
degree Of art, illustrating Shakspeare's
"Seven Ages OF Man." We have spared
simply little art gems. Our only aim
has been to publish the finest cards yet
shown. Applications tor them have
come In 80 rapidly that nearly the
whole edition is engaged before the
receipt by us of the cards from the
artist. We have therefore been obliged
to adopt the. following plan for tue dis
trlbutiOn of the remainder: No more
of the gilt Shakespeare cards, seven IN
the series, will be sent excepting upon
the receipt OF statement from a grocer
That the person applying for the cards
has bought of him Oh that day at least
seven bars OF Dobb.ns' Electric Soap,
With price paid for same. All apply
Ing III this manner soiU receive the tull
set OF seven cards gratis by mail. This
Will insure us that our fri ianus and pa
irons get their share of these beautiful
designs, although it in no manner re-
pays Us for the cost of tho cards, Your
grocer has the soap or will get it, aud
the purchase by you of seven bars OF
1t at one time Will secure for you gratis
seven really beautiful cards. The soap
improves with age, and is an article, OF
necessity III your house every week.
Therefore you are not asked to buy u
useless article, but one that you must
have anyway. Please send us your
application at once, and tell your lady
friends making card Collections" to
do the same. Grocors do not have the
cards to deliver. Buy the soap OF them,
send as their bill, and zoe viii mail you
the cards free. Yours RESPECTFULLY,
l. l.. CRAaIN 81 Co., llG South 4:b
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
p. S.-I.auies not wishing to buy
soap can get the cards by remitting
COST price, 25 cents
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
South Affcu.

South Africa, speaking In the rough,
As a semi-circle, the u sh oresgline . Of
which is low and levol, while the in
terror rises in two tor three tolerably
distinct steps to a high plateau. The
hills and mountains VIII ich form these
steps runs.on the whole, parallel with
the seashore, while the rivers form
he radfi betw cen the center, which is
the interior p.ateau,and the periphery,
which Is formed by the sea. The two
largest rivers, the Orange and the
Limpapo, how respeotI vely in west
erly and easterly direction. The
northern boundary Of the South Africa
semi-circle is formed by the tropio of
Capricorn. The territory thus limited
is capable of supporting great en-
pire-an empire, moreover, which can
support itself and has a position Of
matchless security. 1t has the most
salubrious climate known to medical
science. The soil produces every
thing needed by a civilized and luxur-
ious people. Nevertheless, the em-
pire has not Interested mankind great
ly save as a stopping place OH the way
between the European states and their
colonies In Asia. In that capacity the
Dutch occupied the cape il 1852, by
the proclamation Of a Surgeon Ribeck.
Some adventurers, mostly Dutchmen,
settled at the cape, their wives being
furnished them by the Dutch govern.
ment, which emptied It's warehouses;
for that purpose. These Dutchmen
had no difficulty In taking from tho
Hottentots what land they wanted,
and man who chose to leave the set
tlement usually went where he pleased
the Hottentots being either his slave
or his game. The Dutch Boers-an
appropriate name-wero joined by
auguenots and Germans, and the re-
suit was a peculiar mixture. The
Boer of to-day has language of his
own, the basis Of which Is Dutch; he
is tough, bold, vulgar; he is an inte nse
Calvinlst; he detests English freedom
he looks upon the African tribes as
his slaves; his institutions are patriar-
| chal; most Beers read, and many Of
them write; they hold science, art,
and refinement In contempt. Living
, stones carly journals show what stuff
these Beers are made Of; the best
authority on South African languages
Is Beck E; the best South African library
has been collected by an Englishman,
and Is now at Cape Town.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
Landsllp In Central Asla,

The landslip which oyerwh elmed
part of the Russian army marching
against tho Tekke-Turkoman ns, but of
which little has been known, must
rank as one of the most terrible catas.
trophies of the kind on record. Tie
column was encamped In narrow val
Icy near Kh0ja-Kaleh, and not far
from Kara Kaleh, whom, after heay y
rains hugo mass Of the mountain
overhangilg the camp came down and
buried six hundred soldiers and many
horses. The Turkomans, taking ad-
vantage Of tho mishap and the oonsc-
quent confusion, attacked and plumb
cred the Russian camp, compelling the
remainder Of the colnmn TO fall back
upon Chat, No landslip unaccom.
panied by other natural convulsions
like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions,
has ever caused such a fright loss
Of life; indeed the instances Of vast
displacements Of surface arc very rare.
In 1910 there was wonderful subsi-
dence of surface at AXmOuth, in
DevOnshire, when about one hundred
acres Of underclitf slipped down to the
sea. and reef forty feet In height was
driven up through the water. There
was no loss of lie on this occasion,
nor In the landsllps at Lyme Regis in
1871, at Fresh water In 1912. or at Sid,
mouth In the same year. The disa, ,tcr
Of Khoja-Kaleh, therefore, Is probably
unique In Its horrors.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

Let us examine the marvellous in
stfnct of the solitary wasp In providing
for the worm that will issue from her
egg after her own death. She br,ngs
9rubs-food that, as wasp, che never
tasted-and deposits them over the egg,
ready for the larva she Will nevsr see.
The life history Of every insect ex-
hlblts instincts of this perplexing de-
scription. Look at the instructive
character Of bees in their far-sighted
provisions for the future. Witness the
caterpillar. how at the proper time it
selects q suitable situation and spins
for itself silken cocoon. Marvellous
Instincts arc met with outside of the
Insect world; every little bird is its
own skilful accoucheur. We OF GO OBJ
served the self-delivery Of the chicken.
The prison wall is not burst In pieces
by struggles. BY a regular series of
strokes the shell is cut in two-chipped
round In perfect circle some distance
from the large end. The bird has a
special instrument for this work-a
hard, sharp horh on the top of the
upper mandible, which, being required
for no other purpose, disappears in a
few days. obviously each individual
bird no moro acquires the art of break
Ing its way out than 1t furnishes itself
with the little pick-hammer used in
the operation; and 1t is quite clear that
bird could have never escaped from
the egg without this instinct How
were eggs hatched before birds had
acquired the instinct to sit upon thom
A fowl that never before willingly
shared cRumb with comp ,nion will
now starve herself to feed her chickens,
which she calls by o language she
never before used-may have neYer
heard but which they are born to un-
derstaud.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
[Mondoyi, (Wis.) Buffalo Co. Herald.
Notions OF the First Settlers.

Mr.. w. II. II, Amidon, one of the
first settlers in the town OF Gilman
town, Wis, and one Of the most IN
dustrious and hard working men in the
country, has been very severely
troubled with rheumatic pains during
the past few years, so much at times,
that he was disabled from performing
manual labor. Learning of the Won
derful cures effected by the use of ST..
Jacobs Oil he procured a few bottles
and experienced immediate relief.
Many others of our acquaintance haYe
used 1t and express themselves as
highly gratitled, with the relief It has
afforded them. This king OF medicines
can be bought everywhere.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
Set back 42.Years.

was troubled for many years with
Kidney Complaint. Gravel, &C.; my
blood became thin; was dull and in
active; could hardly crawl about !;
was an old worn out man all over !;
could gat nothing TO help me, until
got Hop Bitters, and now am q boy
again. My blood and kidneys are all
right, and l am as active as man Of
80, although am u, and l have no
doubt 1T will do as well for others Of
Of my age. 1t Is worth trlal.-(Fa-
ther. )-Sunday Mercury.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

The soft and silky appearance given
to the hair by the use Of Carboline. the
natural hair restorer and dressing, as
now improved and perfected, is the
subject OF general remark by all who
have witnessed It's effects upon the
human heads Sold by all dealers in
drugs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

Instead of oil, which thickens and
makes the stones dirty, a mixture of
glycorine and alcohol is used by many.
The proportions Of the mixture vary
according to the instrument operated
upon. An article with large surface,
a razor, for instance, sharpens best
with limpid liquid, as three parts of
glyccrine to one OF alcohol. For a
craving tool, the cutting surface of
which Is very small, as Is also the pres
sure exercised on the stone in sharpen
ing, it Is necessary to employ glycerine
almost pure, with but two or three
drops of alcohol.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

FATTENING stock will thrive most
when fed only such Quantity as will
be eaten readily with good appe.i ite :
any excess Of feed laying before them
Will destroy the relish, make tho ami
mails dainty, and lessen the quantity
they will consume. A variety is de-
sirable; one feed daily should be some
escnlent, as potatoes, turnips, or beets,
not 80 much for the food element thew
contain as to give tone 10 the appetite
and digestion. Feed and water should
pc given at regular times, and by one
feeder, who will, If a proper hand
soon learn what each animal requires
and Will feed no more or less.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
BOguB Certificates.

1t Is no vile drugged stuff, pretending
to be made Of wonderful foreign roots,
ba. ks, SC. and puffed up by long
bogus certificates of pretended m,racu-
lous cures, but simple, pure, effe ,tive
medicine, made Of we'll known valua-
bic remedies, that furnishes It's own
certificates by Its cures. We refer to
Hop Btters, the purest and best of
medicines. See another column.-Re-
publican.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

HOW TO Fixed HoRsKs.-The trouble
win ihost persons who keep horses, no
matter whether for farm work or for
uf1Vlng purposes. is they feed too much
nay; and to this can be attributed the
general sluggishness o1tcn manifested
ny the horse until they have been
wofk1ng couple OF hours, while their
Wlnd Is also much impaired. Night is
The only time when hay should bo ted,
especially to animals used for quick
WORK; even the slow plow team should
nave put little hay at the morning and
noon feeds, but give them a generous
supply at The evening meal. By doing
this your horses will keen In better
spirits and condition, and free from
amy tendency to spot belly" which
lorsemen 80 much dislike to see.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

SENIOR asks professor very pro-
round question. ProfessOr-''Sir, a
fool can ask question that ten wise
men could not answer" Senior -
"Then, l suppose that's the reason
why SO many of us funk"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

CARROTS FOR ANIMALs.-The carrot
is the most esteemed OF all roots for
Its Feeding qualities. When anhlyzed
1t gives but little more solid matter
than any other root, eigh,y-tive per
cent, being water; hut its influence in
Inc stomach on the other articles OF
FOOD is most favorable, contributing to
the most perfect digestion and assimi-
lution. 1his result, long known to
practical men, is explained by chemist 6
as resulting from the presence Of a
substance called pectinc, which opc-
rates to coayulate or gelatine vegetable
solutions, and tavors this digestion in
all cattle. Horses are especially ben
hted by the use of carrots, AMI they
should be fed frequently with their
other 1ood. Most all sections of the
western country produce, when thou
roughly cultivated, beautiful crops OF
carrots, an1 they can be raised ut /,
trivial lexpense. The land upon which
carrots are to be cultivated should be
mellow, and be plowcu deeper than
Usual.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

PLEASING MoDEsTY: A Frenohman
was presented to Mahmoud, and found
himself, In consequence of progressive
ideas, little EN- mbarrassed at having to
call him continually ellis Highness,' -
a title even less familiar than that Of
ellis Majesty" The Sultan saw his
embarrassment and remarked sym
pathetically "Call me King Of Kings
it's much more simple"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

A SEA captain was brought before a
justice In Marseilles and merotlessly
attacked by Ills opponents lawer-
When at. length he was suffered to
speak he said: "Your Honor, I ask q
delay Of one week In the proceedings
so that may find big enough liar to
answer that man." His request WAS
granted.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

In late paper, DR., Hughes Bennett,
OF Edinburgh University, stated that
the tendency Of modern physiology is
to ascribe to man sixth sense. II
there be placed before man two small
tubes, the one OF lead and the other OF
wood, both gilded over so as to look
exactly alike, and both of the same
temperature, not one OF the five senses
could tell the man which is lead and
which Is wood. He could tell this only
by lifting them, and this sense Of
weight, Dr.. Bennett thinks, Is likely
to be recognized as the sixth sense.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

"THE land, my friends," said an
Irish orator the other day at meet
ing, "has belonged to the people from
the days Of Adam" "Adam indeed -
replied voice in the crowd, "do not
speak Of him; he was evicted from the
Garden of Eden without c+mpensa-
ton"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

WEEDs.-The best time TO kill a weed
IL as soon as it is born, before you can
see 1T. When the seed Is germinated
and is just ready to break throus h the
ground, then the least disturbance Of
the soil disarranges its connections,
and 1t dies In hot sun; but, If ltt
grows until 1t makes roots, If it is dis
turbed considerably you do not kill it
IL mas hold upon the soil, and it lives in
spite Of you.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

PLANTS vary greatly with respect to
their demands for fUou, their capabiI:-
ties Of gathering the ingredients from
the soil and air, and The effects of dill.
erent fertilizers upon the growth; !;
hence the proper fertilizer in Il given
case depends upon the crop as well us
upon the soll
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

a NEW sled has been invonted w hich
Is 80 constructed that person Is in nt
danger of falling off, and the boys are
relieved Of the trouble of holding the
girls on. The invention IL not meet
Ing with large sale.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

JHE oldest friends are to-day the
staunchest friends of Dr.. BULBS Cough
syrup. They have proven It's great
worth IN all cases of Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseneas, Tickling in the Throat,
IrrNation Of the Bronchial Tubes and
Lungs, etc
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31

PURIFY tho blood by cleansing the systsm OF
foul humors. and by giving strength to the
lvor, kidneys and bowels to perform theil
regular functions Kidnoy-Wort will do it,
Witness.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-31
AN arctic exploration: {:

AN arctic exploration: A year or
so ago Il young Galveston lady got
married, and the young couple went
OFT On bridal trip. After her return
she was always mentioning her north
ern trip: "Did you visit the Cana
dasp" asked somebody. "The Kene-
dyss" she asked, musingly, "do they
live down on Canal street. in New
Orleans? We went as far north as
New Orleans.