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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

until he reached the dizzy building perched
upon the summit of the cliffs.
Here he found rest and shelter, and what
pleased him quite as well some gloomy and
sympathizing spirits who had been the very
sleuth-hounds of the terrible superstition,
and who welcomed him fiercely when they
learned from him that he was the bearer OF
the warrants Tor the execution of the pris-
oners that lay under sentence of death for
witchcraft in the Jail in the neighboring
town, now but four or five miles distant.
Long before daylight he was on the road
once more and was accompanied by his
newly found companions, who informed him
that they were certain something fresh was
on foot, as party of Dragons had passed
through the gorge about sunset, and were
now stationed in the town, with view, no
doubt. of being present at the execution.
They were soon at the Jail with the prop
or authorities. to one of whom the dispatch
was delivered. He read it without mani
testing any feeling on the subject; but then
he was no wise friendly to the persecution
or its agents. The order, however, was
given at once in relation to the prisoners,
and ten o'cIock was named as the hour at
which they were to be led forth. Long be-
fore that period the dragons and authori-
ties had assembled on the usual place of
execution outside the prison gates, from
which the hymns and prayers Of the priso-
ners could be heard distinctly.
At last the moment arrived when the
prison gates were thrown open and the in
mates led forth two by two, save in one
case, aud that was where the young lady.
who led tie melancholy procession, instead
of being accompanied by another prisoner.
walked beside a gloomy -browed minister.
When they all arrived at the open space al
ready named. where the fatal tree and the
fagoi had often done their work before. the
officer charged with the execution drew
forth the document with the safe delivery
of which the false witness had been eharg-
ed aud while the latter fastened his small.
fierce eyes upon his victim. with glare Of
6endish triumph which she met with look
of pity. read aloud the names Of all the pris
oncrs, with the full and free pardon of his
execIlencv. the Governor, who had become
convinced Of their innocenee aud Of the
criminal aud unjust character of the law or
superstition under which they had been ar
rastei.
ON realiEing this aes Of Sir William
Phipps, which was of general application.
and which has passed into history. the mo-
longer prisoners fell upon their knees and
returned thanks to Hesveh for their deliver
ancc. while - overcome with the confusion
and alarm were the fanatics and the mes.
senger of the supposed dcsth-warranss, that
they instantly disappeared from the scene,
ie-s they should suffer al the hands ot the
adyocsiss of justice and truth. who now be
gan 20 hft their heads once more. in the
full assurance thas the hong and prevailing
Superstition Of HitehcFaft bad received is
knal leaih.blow and was no more the dread
q the lzai.-- !Sss,ley .hagasias
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

dog had bout, and the dog was used up.
In the evening We had dance, played old
sledge aud drank hot cider; and as We got
ready for bed the old woman read seven or
eight lines from a battered bible, and the
man knelt down in all seriousness and
prayed
This ere day has drawed to a close, and
We are one peg higher the grave. A stranger
cum along and we took him in. We've
fed on the fat of the land, had Dustin old
time, and expect to sleep ike load of brick.
Keep us from CROWN pizen mean, continue
our whoopin' good health, and resarve plenty
of room in heaven for us all. That's about
all, unless We want to put it into the mind of
the stranger to offer me his watch even up for
nv old mule. Amen ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11
Postage Stamp Thieves.

Detectives in New York have discovered
that hundreds Of clerks in that city are in
the habit of pilfering postage stamps from
their employers and selling them to men
who make regular business of the traffic.
II is not great while ago that clerk Of
II. b. Clafin 4 Co was detected in robbing
that firm in similar manner The firm
lost by his thefts at least 81 900 before they
were found out and il was believed by
members of the firm that the losses exceed
ed $4,000. In other Offices there Is less
opportunity to steal 20 large sum, but in
these the difficulties in the way of petty
thieving are more easily overcome. A few
loose stamps or stamped envelopes, few
stamped checks which are made redeemable
by the government, may disappear easily
from most offices without exciting suspi-
eion. These are sold at places well known
to the thieves, at discount from the nem-
inal value There is no regular schedule
of prices and the discount varies from FIVE
per cent TO twenty per cent according to
the denomination of the stamps and the
quantity offered for sale, or on any other
terms that the Reeesslty Of the thief may
demand. 1t is a dicker trade in which one
man may secure good bargain In proper
ton to the fear or inexperience of the thief
The discovery of the theft seldom re-
suits in anything more than the discharge
of the thief. Few of them are ever ar
rested and against these the prosecution is
rarely pressed to sentences and in many
cases those who have been thus detected
are not even discharged. They are some
times sons, or they bear some other family
relation to the partners; sometimes they
are even members ef the same church, and
the exposure Of the petty crime would be
their utter disgrace. These and other rea-
sons lead the employers to overlook crime
in trusted clerk which has resulted per-
haps in an Insignificant los.
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when he took long maps between the cuts,
and esteemed a production of 1000 feet
per day something to brag of, and open his
eyes on the floor of modern mill of the
smallest size. he would truly think that the
world had turned upside down, and if he
saw the army of men carrying off quarter
of million feet of boards per day from the
saws of some of the larger mills, he would
not believe the evidence of his senses. All
has changed the water-wheel has given
place to the steam engine; the single small
cylinder boiler. to the monstrous tubular or
hue in large batteries the upright saws in
gate, to the mulay and the circular the
two-saw gang, to Il forty saw the rag-wheel,
to the steam feed. adding countless posi-
bili,ies to the ability Of the circular saw to
cut up logs the single buzz saw, to the
double edger; the rough end lumber, to
the well trimmed; the vast piles Of worth
less slabs, to useful article of lath and
pickets and the final debris, in many local
titles, to usefulness in the manufacture of
other commercial articles The pioneer
knew nothing of latin and shinglc manufac-
ture live rolls had not entered his noddle;
gang slab cutters would have been by him
pronounced an invention Of the devil to
feed the flames Of his Unsuitable furnaces
Endless chains would have had no use in
his mill economy saw sharpeneFs and gum
merS would have had no value in his eyes,
for he could cut all the lumber he expected
to- and find plenty Of time for dressing his
saws By hand
The modern sawmill Is indeed full Of I'M
provements. down 10 the last device for
sorting by machinery The production in
one day. by one saw, Of more lumber than
was accounted the work 0f year in former
times. Is not only the result of the genius
of invention such a. marks the spirit Of the
age, but has rendered possible the remark
able development Of the youngest in the
sisterhood Of nations. forming no unimpor-
tant factor in the influence Of this country
among the people Of the earth All hail
to the modern sawmill aud the wise intel
ligcnee Of nearly every man who l. con
nected with it, either in the production Of
logs from the forests oF the manufacture
and sale of lumber. for each progressive
step in the march of Improvement has re-
iuced the cost uf manufacturing lumber.
keeping pace with the inevitable increase
in the eoss Of timber, due TO the gradual
deeadenee 1t The forests .-NarfAces'erp
LHlsi4faas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

ONE MILE SoUARE-A correspondent
wishes to know whether there is any differ
ence between one square mile and one mile
square. There is not. Either expression
denotes square surface, each one Of whose
sides is mile in length. There is consid-
cradle difference, however, between two
square miles and two miles square, diff
ference amounting to two square miles.
The difference between three square miles
and three miles square is six square miles,
and so ON. If, instead of saying "three
miles square, the proper expression, three
miles squared, were employed, the obscu-
rity of thought about the matter would for
most persons disappear Baltimore SIM
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Select 4oetrp.
THE GOLDEN TIDE.


There is many rest in the road of life,
five only would stop and takeit
And many tone from the better land
Ifthe querulous heart would make it.
To the sunny soul that is full of hope,
And whose beautiful trust never iailcth,
The grass is green and the flowers are bright
Tho the wintery storm prevaileth.
Better to hope tho the clouds hang low,
And to keep the eyes still lifted;
For the sweet blue sky win soon peep through
When the ominous cloud are rifted,
There was never a 2ighs without day
Or an evening without morning,
And the darkest hour, as the proserb goes.
Is the hour before the dnwning.
There is many gem in the path Of life
Which we pass in our idle pleasure
That is richer far then the ieweled crown,
or the miser's boarded treasure;
Etmay be the love ofa little child.
Or a mothers prayer to heaven,
Or only begger's grateful thanks
For cup of water given.
Better to weave in the web Of life
A bright and golden filling.
And to do Gods lsill with ready heart
And hands that are swift and willing,
Than to snap the delicate minute threads
0four curious lives assunder,
and then blame heaven for the tangled ends
And sit and grieve and wonder
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

PIoKLR FoR BEKR-To 4 gallons of
water take 8 pounds of fine salt, , ozs. of
saltpetre and II lbs, of brown sugar; use
cold, rub your beef with fine salt, let it lie
two days, shake off, pack in the barrel then
pour the brine over it,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

They tell a story of little boy, that, on
being rebuked for his noisy conduct in
which his sister had some share, he de-
clared that she ought to be included in the
scolding. "If | was boisterous," he said
"she was girlstrous. Detroit Free Press
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

Jefferson's idea of Lawyer.-A man
whose trade it is to contest everything con-
cede nothing, and talk by the hour.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-02-11

A sweet temper IS to the household what
sunshine is to the trees and flowers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

Mr.. Andrew j. Joyce, greatly respected citizen,
ormany years engaged in the coach making bus!-
ness, died yesterday morning at his residence, No,
ll2i Eleventh street northwest, of consumplive
bronchitis, after an Illness of five months. He was
born at Fortress Monroe, Va where his father
was engaged in building the walls for the wharvcs.
He came to this city when II years Of age, and
learned the trade of blacksmithing with John
Only, on Fourteenth street. below Pennsylvania
avenue subsequently he, with Mr. Lehman,
formed n copartnershlp, Carrying ON bust,
ness in the same nuighbOrhOod, aud later the
firm was Joyce Il Jackson: Alerward he
entered upon the coach making business, in
which he had great success the excellence of
his work aud his fair dealing giving his establish
ment great repu alton. Mr., Joyce In early man
hood married Miss Norris, u sister of Rev. John
Norris formerly assistant pastor Of st. Patrick s
Church. This estimable lady survives him, aud
he leaves also eight children most of them grown.
MIR. Joyce was in politics n Democrat, but was an
unHimChing Union mNn during the war, lie rep
resented his ward he sccOnd) several times in the
city councils most satisfactorily. Mr.. Joyce was,
in the days f the old fire department, one of the
leading members of Franklin, No. 2. In every
position in life he won the esteem Of his fel oW.
citizens, and his death will be ginccTely mourued
by all classes. The funeral service will take Place
ut the house ut $3.50 O'Clock tomorrow morning,
and at 10 oclock at st. Matthews Church mass Will
be celebrated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

Inc last meeting of the season of this society
was held last evening at the rooms, 924 q street.
The evening was devoted entirely to Longfelow
and his works Not only were recitations from
the works Of the poet, but the songs were of his
words set to music, aud the essay was commemo.
ratve of the virtues Of his life and the beauty of
his writings. The entertainment was opened with
a piano solo'by Professor Lawrence, which was
rendered In that gentemnn's usual style. The
Institute GdEeo in the absence Of the editor, NJ. u.
Johnston, was read by Mr.. Il. N. Devereux. IL
spoke of the work of the year, and commended
the efforts of the president and the board Of direc
tors to elevate the standard of the society and in
crease the membership. Mr. +. G. Woodman,
whose magnificent baritone is SO ponulnr, sang
with fine effect the 1.-THE Old Arm Chair" aud
IN response to an enthusiastic encore gave Be-
wnre." The gem of the evening was the essay of
Charles III. Davies, esq. This gentleman Whose
ability as an essayist is known everywhere, as
tonished even his most sanguine friends by his
mastery production. Mr.. Warren Young, whose
reputation is well known then sang "T The Village
Blacksmith" Mr.. Ralph Jefferson, who has not
been heard for some dine, delighted his admirers
by his temperance with "Tho Day Is Done"
Professor Caldwell then performed n violin sjlo.
Mr.. J. II. Shorb sang tenor solo. " Farewell" cx
celleutly. Mr.. Alex King then gave a solo, Day
break" responding to an encore with Tine
Bridge" Mr.. Lackey rectcd paul Revere's
Ride" and 1.-THE Monk Felix" aud Professor
Lawrence closed the entertainment with piano
solo. The meeting was well attended and the
members who were present were well repaid for
their presence,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

The Theatre Comique was packed and jammed
last night by most enthusiastic audience. Such
a variety bill has never before been presented in
this city MS the one now rendered Mt the Comique,
the manner in which our theater- going citizens
have assisted them In their efforts to cater to
Washington's delight, The great Annie Hindle
made her first appearance last night, and met with
a iatterlng reception. Ferguson aud Mack, the
highest sHlered men in the profession; the lovely
Mis- Capitola Forrest, Miss Carrie Howard, John.
son and swain, Mccarthy and Monroe, the Clip.
per QuaTtettc, rud Avery and Clifton appeared
and c ENTERTAINMENT closed with the roaring
sketch, The Political Candidate" in which Fer
guson and Mack played solomon O'ToOe and Len
MnGinneSa and Charleu Ifu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

The first picnic of the season given by the S. s,
p. c., club composed OF young people who ere
fond Of quiet amusement and know how to secure
IT, took place last evening at L@flers Washington
City Garden, a very large number Of people being
ing and other paslimes entertained the parici.
pants until late hour At the prize bowling the
inst Pre-, a gold medal, was won by Mr., John
Jest; the second prize, a dozen ivory handled
knives, was borne OIL by Mr., Henry Nickel the
third prize, pair OF gold cuh-buttons, was won
by Mr., Fred Nogt The prize for the most hands,
Meckel,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

The swimming school on New Y ork avenue is
being well patronized both by ladies and gentle
men during the respective hours assigned to the
visitors of either sex. The warm weather Of the
past few days has had salutary effect in remind
Ing its old patrons Of the pleasures heretofore de-
rived IN frcquenting that agreeable medium for
counter balancing the heating process OF Wash.
to the cOnyenlenCcs of the establishment In pre-.
pairing for the present season by the indeiatigablc
MessTs Kelly, and its friends can safely pres "
for it still greater success thi, year than ever
AnC
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09
Mnrl,inrmcn,. RuIIdInr A..ocIntIon.

The WOrkingmen's Binding Association held
their annual meeting last night at Cosmopolitan
Hall The secretary submitted his report, which
shows the prosperous condition of the association,
and the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year; Lieutenant John /: Kelly president;
DAILY, treasurer; John r. Lyuch secretary. Di-
rectprs William Ii, Bayne, DAME! shannon,
Thomas Broierick, Dennis Fugarty, Peter Nc.
Cartney, n. Z. sullivan, and p. Larkln.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

A delegation Of business m,n aud others, rep
resenting the cX.Unlon soldier element in the
District of Columbia, waited on President Arthur
yesterday to urge the claims Of Major II. A. Hall
for the District Commissonership They stated
that the Major was young and energetic citizen,
whose executive abilities were OF high order,
and whose long residence here and knowledge Of
the wants Of the people of the District would Gu
able him to deal justly with all classes If APP
nniutpd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

Passage OF tao DistrIct Appropriation
Eli bN the acnntc.


Bill by the senate.
When the Senate took up the District Approprl-
alton bill yesterday the PENDING question was
upon the amendment reported by the Committee
on Appropriations for change in the law, so as
to permit the appointment Of nonresident as
one OF the two District Commissioners Mr.. Beck
made the point that the amendment was not in
order as II Involved general legislation. Tho
Chair sustained the point, and the amendment
fore as II is-both of the Commits toner's TO be
residents ofthe District When the clause for the
Metropolitan police was reached Mr.. Call offered
an amendment to fix the pay ofthe ten liculenants
OF police at 81 600 each, the sergeants of police at
$500 each, and the seven acting sergeauts at
VI 400 each. The amendment was ruled out OH
point of oder made by MIR. Plumb Mr..
Rollins opposed the appropriation of $4,000 for
telegraph aud telephone service. He thought 1t
would saddle on the District q us cas- expense
for many years. He advocated a policy Of con-
already established in the city. The appropria.
ton was, by vote of the Senate, retained. The
salary OF one clerk to the superintendent { Public
Schools was increased from $3.50 TO $50. The item
directing the public school TO be erected In the
seventh school division to be located be-
tween First and Seventh streets northwest,
was stricken out, so MS to leave the
location at the discretion of the tius.
ices. The bill, at 2:i5 o'clock, was report d
Separate vote were demanded on the clause r
fusing 70 fix the Enlineer Commissioner salary
at 5000 per annum and on the appropriation Tor
the boundary sewer. The bill passed. with tho
amendments heretofore noted, substantially as II
came from tile Appropriations Committee,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09
Paul Boyton Once More.

All day Thursday stream Of visitors babe their
adeus to the monster whale, who closes his Wash
ington session at IL m, Saturday; thence to
Baltimore for two weeks, the leading feature on
the Grand Army of the Republic card OF reunion
attractions The famous aquatic navigator yes
terday received congratulations from all sid, s
upon his success Of Wednesdays free exhibition,
and by special request has consented to give an
other display of his rubber suit and fcats in the
water on sunday next, at Marshall Hall, going
down by the excursion steamer Mary Washington,
IN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

Marriage licenses have been issued to John W.
Rancy and Sarah t. Hanover, Fairfax County,
Virginia. William d. sadder, Baltimore, Md,
and Jennie A. Herbert, 81. Mary's County, Mary
land L ward T. Toner, Washington, and TITLE
I, Kennedy, Philadelphiai John 7. Oaterman and
Samuel Johnson and Jane Turner, Frederick @.
Pope aud Mrs. Susan Whitney, of Washington,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

There was large audience at the Capital The
alter last night aud huge entertainment was rem
dered by the gr al Horseshoe Four, Weston and
Hanson, Minnie Kent the Burlons, the CawthoTnes,
" alton aud Edwards, Annie b yd, and host OF
Others. To-day and tonight Denny and Jake
o. Neill take joint benefit NIX week Billy Car.
T0lls famous COMPANY nppear.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

At the strawberry festival and musical and liter
AIRY entertainment to be given this evening at the
above hail. under the auspices of the ladies Of the
North Baptist Church, Mrs. Mary Agnes Butler and
Crypt Palmoni will recite, and Madame Logan,
MrsJ. &. Mills, Miss BERTHE Crawford, and Mr. f. j..
Whipple will sing. With these attractions a large
audience is nntipiuutgl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09
RIFLE sHooTiNG.
Good scores Made by the Columbia Rife
AAsocIatiou Yesterday.

The short. range military match Of tho Columbia
Rife Association yesterday brought out ffty-three
entries After spirited contest the first prize went
to Captain J. s. Miller and the second TO Mr.. w. b.
tombstone. The leading Sc ores Of each contcs, ant
reaching % are given below:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09
LOCAL MENTION.
DON'T DREAM.

Sleep, 10 be most refreshing,
should lie dreamle,s. Use Browns
i'm Bitters aud You will enjoy
h.althful, dreamlcss slumber. II
strengthens every part tfthe body,
and is very soothing in its eff ct on
the brain and nervous system. 1t
is the best medicine in The world,
and assists nature in removing all
symptoms of i'll health.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-09

Fresh Aldemey butter churned every morning
and delivered IN 1glb. Ward" prints, nj 40c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, hc: per ball, buttermilk. &C.
per quart, and sweet MIX DC. per qunrt