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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

Few persons, except those who have
visited Paris, are aware of the vast space
taken up by walls originally designed as a
safe defense against the advancement of
armed enemies The modern mode of wall
fare has caused the people to look upon
these walls as so much waste material, and
the propriety of removing them is favor
ably considered. In speaking upon the
subject writer remarks: "The walls of
Paris cover strip of ground 1000 feet
wide and twenty-five miles long, and the
city would gain s2O,OO0,00O in land by
their removal. The vast amount of ma
sonry is also worth large sum of money.
Only small part of London lies within
the old walls which once surrounded all
there was of the British metropolis, and
Paris, too, has pushed over its massive en-
closure, SO that great suburban popuIa-
ton awaits the removal of its walls for
corporate union with the city. Neither
domestic strife nor foreign war is likely to
make the walls requisite of security to
Paris, and they are generally condemned
as useless"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
Wood Ashes.

Leached ashes are good for almost any
crop, but should be applied with other fer
tilizers that contain vegetable substances,
like barn manure; thus applied en- most of
soils, and for nearly all crops, twenty-five
cents bushel would be cheaper than COM
mercial fertilizers. Fifty bushels of ashes
applied to an acre of land in connection
with two cords of stable manure, would pro-
duce better results for most crops than $50
bushels applied without other fertilizers, or
five cords of stable manure applied with no
other fertilizer with it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
Western Maryland College,
WESTMINSTER. CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND.
Incorporated 1858.

rq,, s1st Semi Annual Session of this IN
.;,,;on Of Learning begins September 9TH,
1889 The special attention OF those resld
=; or near Westminster is called to the
advantages of having such College so con-
;,nt 70 them. Young persons of either
,, oor here receive Thorough Education
n;tbout losing the privileges of home resi-
Jence, The Preparatory Department affords
G,u course for the ordinary business of
life and by the purchase of a Scholarship the
full CoHcgiate Course can be had at about the
came low rates charged in the Preparatory
Department.
For further information see or address the
President,
j. T. WARD, ID. D.,
., his residence. or any of the Professors at
,bcir residences or at the College.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

WARTS ON HoRsEs-A correspondent
of the Germantown Telegraph says :
Fresh, clean hogs lard rubbed three or
four times on any kind of warts on horses
or cattle will remove them on three or four
applications. / have removed the warts
time after time, and never have been able
to find the wart for the fourth application.
Ii | should send the Latin name for the
lard and tell men to pay fifty cents to the
druggist for about two cents worth of
good lard this remedy would be oftener
used.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

That kind of religion is likely to be most
popular which does not seriously interfere
with what you intend to do.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

An honest mans praise is sweet and
useful ike to the honey which the bee
makes but the praise of fatterer is as
poisonous as the sting Of a wasp.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

Considering the daily upsets and trials
Of life, the great wonder is not that 50
many are impatient, but that 50 many are
as patient as they are.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

Hypocrisy is hard game to play at, for
it is one deceiver against many observers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
Original poetrg.
HER SENIOR.

H1itten for the Democratic Adrocnfe
By LLOYD DAY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
FOR SALE
BY A. N. STEPHAN.

The finest stock of Spring Goods ever Of
fered in this market, such as Hames,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
TF YOU VISIT BALTIMORE
l. DON'T FAIL TO CALL
At THE
BN" EXCELSIOR "~sa
and see their
Spring Display, 1883.
NOBODY DENIES

NOBODY DENIES
That Excelsior" has the largest and best
selected stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps and
Furnishing Goods for Men, Boys, Youths and
Children in Maryland.
NOBODY DENIES
That ''Excelsior's' Goods are Cut and Fin
ished in style that astonishes experienced
buyers of Ready Made Clothing.
NOBODY DENIES
That ''Excelsior's proposition, that buyers
should take the goods elsewhere, compare
them with the goods and prices of other firms
and demand that their money be refunded if
a better bargain is to be obtained is some
thing that no other house will advance.
NOBODY DENIES
That "Excesior's'' Furnishing Goods De-
partment presents the fullest, most varied,
toniest, and withal, the Lowest Priced Stock
to be found in the State.
NOBODY DENIES
That Excelsior positively has no competi-
tors in Hats and Caps for Men, Boys and
Children in the South.
NOBODY DENIES
That "Excelsior's'' strict adherence to One
Price, its Great Guarantee System, the Quail
ity, General Excellence and Bulk of its Stock
in all grades and styles and the perfection of
its Facilities stamp it as the Foremost House
in the United States.
EXCELSIOR"
:. W. COR. BALTIMORE x LIGHT STREETS.
Largest Establishment in
MARYLAND.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company
OF CARROLL COUNTY.

OFFICE, WESTMINSTER, MD.
J. w. Herring, President
RICHARD MANNING,
Secretary and Treasurer.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,
General Agent, Westminster, Md.
DREcToRs.-Dr. J. W. Herring, Alfred
Zollickoffer, Edward Lynch, David Prugh,
Granville s. Haines, Granville L. Herring, DIR.
Samuel Swope, r. Manning, Charles B. Rob
oa o'.ts nav;d Fowble. jan 12-tf.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
J. T. WAMPLER

J. T. WAMPLER
Cordially invites his friends and the public
generally to call and examine his
LARGE STOCK OF GOODS,
and compare prices before purchasing else
where We have
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
AND DOMESTIC GOODS, &C.,
OF ALL KINDS.
OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT
Is full and complete with ail the Latest Nov
elites In our
oUEENSWARE DEPARTMENT,
Which is the largest and best selected in the
county. we defy competition.
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Is always complete with all the various grades
of Sugars, Cofees, Teas, Spices, Fruits, &c.
We keep also a Large Stock of
Japaned Ware, Tin Ware, Wooden
Ware, Glass Ware and Sample
Goods,
All of which we sell at Rock Bottom Prices.
j. T. WAMPLER,
ap 22-tf West End, Westminster, Md.
Z O. GRIMES & CO.,
Successors TO GRIMES & WEAVER,
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT,
WESTMINSTER, MD,
Pay the highest cash prices for Wheat, Corn,
Rye. Oats, and all kinds of Country Produce.
Co0stontiy on haad n f"H line 9f
CHOICE GROCERIES,
the best brands of FLOUR, and Feed of all
kinds
GUANOS AND PHO,SPHA TIES,
Of all the principal dealers, for sale at manu-
tactmers prices.
BLASTING POWDER CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
Purchasers may rely upon getting the best
goods in our line that the market affords, at
The lowest cash rates.
Z. 0. GRIMES & co.
August ). 1SS2-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

:TRACE CHAINS OF ALL GRADES:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05

That Excelsior has the largest and best
selected stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps and
Furnishing Goods for Men, Boys, Youths and
Children in MARYLAND.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-05-05
NOBODY DENIES

That ''Excelsorsn Goods are Cut and Fin
ished in a style that astonishes experienced
BUYERS of Ready Made Clothing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
A Uommendable Determination.

MankatO is favored with class of
young men who are more than usually
creditable Ia II city OF oar size. They
are enterprising, charitable and every
way worthy the esteem and confidence
of the people generally, and in the laud,
able move they have recently inaugural
ted in behalf of the Episcopal church.
they should he encouraged. These
young men have taken it upon them
selves to raise some two or three humid
red dollars with which to make needed
repairs on the church above mentioned,
and propose to give a series of public
entertainments 10 that'cnd.
The first of these was given at the
residence Of Mrs. +. l.. Walters on We'd
ncsday evening, at which ice cream and
cake were served, and an elegant time
had. The attendance was quite large.
The next entertainment will he of Il
dramatic nature, and it is expected that
the play will he ready tor presentation
about the first week IN May. Every.
body's Friend" has been selected, tn,
cast made, and the young folks are now
diligently applying themselves to tho
commitment of their respective parts
The public can rely upon rich trca
from home talent in the rendition o
this popular drama, and they should b'
accorded a rOusing attendance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
The Sash And Blind Factory.

Messrs. Forster L. Flachscnhar an
nounce to the public this week through
our advertising columns, that they are
prepared To furnish either at wholesale or
retail, doors, sash, blinds, stairs, stair
ratings, balusters, posts, mouldings,iSc
They will also do general .j0bbing
business in planning, turning and scroll
saving, and will keep on hand at all
times hard and soft wood flooring and
all kinds of native lumber. 1t will he
not only great convenience for the
people of Southern Minnesota to order
anything made by this firm direct from
their manufactury, but we take it that
good responsible business man living
i'm this locality will deem it equally a
pleasure to do SO. Every piece of ma
chinery in and about the works has
been thoroughly overhauled and re.
paired, and considerable new added, all
of which place the gentlemen in posi-
ton to guarantee everything they do
first class. And besides they are rcI,
able men to do business with.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Firsmen's Reception.

Last evening Hook and Ladder Co
No. |, and Excelsior Hose Go. No. |
rendered a reception to Superior Hose
Co. No. 2, the City Council, and few
invited friends. Firemen's Hall, as i
is well known, has been exclusively con.
troIIed by the two first named companies
they owning the furniture and fixtures
used therein. Last Friday night tn,
city purchased the outfit, and placed til,
hall in charge of the cInet OF the de-
partment, to be used in common by tn,
various companies. This reception
therefore, to No. 3, was meet and we'll
timed. 1t brought in out of the cold, as
II were, IA set of boys who were engaged
in, and banded together for, the same
general good, and made them feel thai
they now have equal rights in the uses
and privileges of the hall, and that only
the best OF feelings prevail through
out the department.
Chief Engineer, B. ID. Pay, called the
assembly to order about 3 o'clock, and
OitCi opItC WY
ing and impressive remarks, welcoming
Superior No. 3 into fellowshipand com.
munion with the other companies. liz
briefly reviewed the relations that tn,
different companies bore to each other
the kindly feelings that had always eX
listed between them, and was assured
that the step now taken to unite undel
one roof and IN the same room
the various companies, was such Al
one as would more firmly knit then
together in their common labor Of pro
lection. 1t would please us to give Mr.
.porter's remarks in full, but the limitet
space left at this writing forces us Il
forego that pleasure, and to abbreviat
our comments entirely beyond ou
desire.
Mr.. d. Bangerter, Foreman of No. Q, re
sponded in feeling manner to the ovatio
rendered his company. which was wholly
surprise t. all the members. He was glad I
be SO cordially received, As IL showed a fee
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
The Concert.

The concert given in Union Hall last
saturday evening by Miss Hutchcson
and Miss Wagner, assisted by parties
from st. Peter and the Iolanthean Soci-
ETY. of the Mankato Normal School, was
all that any one had hoped for and more
than many expected.
At an early hour the hall was filled to
its extreme limit with an audience COM
posed OF our very best people, and many
from outside the city applied for admis-
sion. -. Peter sent quite II delegation,
which WAS augmented hy Kasota, while
Lake Crystal, although not 50 largely
represented as she would have been had
the road been in Il passablc condition
So that the trip could have been made
by teams, nevertheless showed that she
had people who would undergo some in
convcnicnces for the sake or an even.
inGs enjoyment of the " harmony oi'
sweet sounds rendered 10y local talent
The instrumental renditIons by Miss
Arictta Wagner, and the superb singing
by Miss Hutchinson, were received with
Il rapture of applause. Mr.. Glenn Sciroc
der never sang better in his life, and that
is saying great deal, Tor he is most
excellent tenor. and very easy in his de.
mcanor before I'm audience. The Misses
Babcock. Luscomc and Gleason in their
rendition of Rest Thee on this Messy
Pillow" were the cause of hearty en-
core, anil cminently deserved the good
humOr of the audience Misses Stevens,
Lewis, Keenan,, Gleason, wilkins and
GainOr, IN their semi-chorus of Come
Sing while our Silk we Gather" har.
moniZcd IN voice, and sang very sweetly,
while the male quartette composed of
Messrs. Schroeder, Plantikow, Eppard
and Stegner, performed their part of the
programme to the satisfaction Of all.
NJ. Griffin in his character song of an
Unfortunate Man." did the occasion
proud and won for himself II perfect
storm of applause. Whenever the Iolan.
thean Society joined, Il consonance or
harmony of sound greeted the ear, and
the young folks composing the society,
showed themselves entitled To the best
wishes, support and encouragement of
our people.
The st. Peter folks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Max Hoeicr, Max Dick and DIR. w. A.
Jones acquitted themselves most com
mendably. Especially did master Make
Dick, the violinst and boy wender OF
the Northwest perform his part Of the
programme to the delight of all. In
fac 81 infatuated did the audience he
come over his master renditiOns that
the little fellow was made to do double
duty being obliged to respond to the
cncores, ere the audience would cease
its deafcning hand-clapping.
Misses Hutchinson and Wagner may
well feel proud of the hearty reception nc
corded their meritOrious entertainment
and inasmuch rs it is to be repeated at
Normal Hall tomorrow Saturday eve
ming for the benefit of the IoIanthear
Society, there is every reason upon
which to base Il hope that the Hall will
| bc we'll filled
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
is sent us that Mrs. A

Word is sent us that Mrs. Anna
Wilson, aged II years, died at the resi-
dcncc of her daughter, Mrs. j. X. An
dcrson, in Rapidan, on the 18th inst.
Those persons cast in :" Every
body's Friend" are requested to meet
at the rooms 0f Mrs. l.. l.. Hunt, on
Front Street at ~ O'Clock this friday
evening.
AS we go TO press rumor is cur
rent on the streets that the axe fac
tory has been sold To u stock company
who will Immediately transform il
into "A barb.wire manufactury. The
very necessary element of cOniirma.
ton is lacking. but the near future
will develop the truth of the matter
Another story is going the rounds
trat Salspaugh & Co. have just closes,
another large contract for bridge
stone, and will operate their qnarries
here the coming summer with 3Ut
! men. Hope 1t is true.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Telephone Exchange.

Mr.. +. ID. Dyar, representing thu
Northwestern Telephone Exchange OF
Minneapolis, has been in the city sever
al days working up the project of put
ting IN an exchange here, and, We arc
glad TO note. has met with very good
success. Mankato has long needed a
telephone exchange, and Ia this fact
Tue FREE Press has repeatedly called
attention. There is not village in
the country that has any enterprise or
seli.pride, but what is supplied with
this modern mode of communication,
and its absence in n city of Mankato's
proportions is remarked upon by almost
every stranger who enters our borders.
II is really an Indispensable adjunct to
the business man, and we believe that
after its introduction here there will he
no house OF any importance but will he
glad To avail itself of the exchange.
Mr.. Dyar informs us that il Is the in.
;cntion oi his company to extend the
exchange from Mankato to several oi
the most important villages in this inn
mediate vicinity, which will be of in
caiculablc convenience and of great
benefit to our commercial interests, as
well rs supplying medium Tor the
dispatch of business.
Mr.. Dyar returned to Minneapolis
yesterday afternoon and will take i'm
mediate steps To procure the instru
meutS, and expects Ia have the lines in
readiness for operation by the first OF
June.
Below we append list of subscribers
thus Tar secured, but in justice to several
cntcrprising business men whose names
do not appear we would say that in
most instances they were found absent
from the city. Twcnty-seven instru-
mcnts have been ordered, and it is eX-
pectcd that this number will be increas-
cd to forty, before the construction of
lines, &c., is completed. Following is
Il list of subscribers:
Mankato House,
j. e. Wise.
l.. T. Hunt,
j. ID. Duane,
Oil Mill Co.,
Moore, Piper X Co..
A Is, Smith.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Personal.

Victor Seward, son of our worth,
townsman, A. ID. Seward, and one o
the editors of the Saltwater Messenger
was in the city over Sunday.
Mr.. +. l.. Walters has been down {,
New York on business connected Will
Il. ID. Hubbard ~ Cos. Touring mill
for the past week. He is cXprctco
home in day or two.
Mrs. NJ. Dittman left for Chicago
Monday where she is engaged in pur.
chasing her spring and summer stock oI
millinery goods, and "rcading up" on
the latest styles. She expects to return
the first of next week.
Mr.. Jno. &. Noe returned home
Thursday evening of last week from n
visit Ia friends in the East, and for sev
cral days thereafter was confined to his
home on account of illness. He is now
about again, AMI attending Ia business
rs usual.
Sam Pond has returned from Sioux
City and is more than ever pleased with
Mankato. lie says that Sioux City j.
not the town she once was, AMI has not
the future before her that Mankato has.
Sam los. none of his equilibrium
while absent, that sure.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Howard, of Lake
Crystal, took the train at thus place
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Howard DIES
tincd In Watcrtown aud Mr.. Howard Ia
Redwood Falls. Mrs. H. will be absent
on II visi, for month, while II. &. re-
turned 10 this city yesterday.
Mrs. W. W. l.. Mcconnell returned
home Wednesday morning from he.
winters soiourn in Kansas much inn
proved in health. Mrs. Mcconnell 5
many Mankaio friends will be glad Ia
Nh'N ~ anu tiS'' tiitt
health has improved during her alb
scnce.
Mrs. j. Il. Williams and family, Miss
kittic Wise and Miss GcrtIc Porter army
ell here from Washington on Friday eve
ming last. Miss Porter is u daughter of T..
ID. Il. Porter IL former resident Of Man
kato, but for several years past clerk
i'll the treasury department ut the Ma.
tional Capital. Mr.. and Mrs p. will
spend Il portion oi the summer here
visiting with friends and renewing old
acluaintances, and are expected to ar
the latter part of June.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Hotel Change.

The announcement yesterday about
noon that III. Nj. Hamilton, of the
Mankato House had bought the Mcr
chants Hotel, created considerable sur
PRISE. and no little comment.
Last winter Mr.. Hamilton made Mr..
Porter II proposition for his house, but
III that time nothing was conSummatcd.
Wednesday evening the gentlemen
came together again on the question.
and there was so little difference he.
tween them that the matter was AL listed
Thursday morning, and Mr.. Porter
gave his last meal at noon yesterday.
Mr.. Hamilton has not rs yet marked
out II line OF policy thar he will pursue
in the management of the two houses.
Ii is quite probable, however, that he
will run but one dining room and kitch
ca. and that in the Mankato House,
using the Merchants for sleeping rooms
especially. We understand that he will
not in any manner, for the present at
least, raise on the rates he has been
charging, which aic: For tranSicnis. s.?
per day; board per week, $3.50; single
meals, To local customers, 81 cents.
Whether the new change thus wrought
will give entire satisfaction Ia the pub
lie, is matter that will he better known
after few weeks trial. But we do not
believe that Mr.. Hamilton has made
this change with any intention of doing
injustice to any one or with any desire
to uniustly exact from the public. lie
has the reputation of being good bust
ness man. II careful manager ami ii Judi
cious landlord. With these requisites,
it would he unjust Ia attribute any mer-
ccnary motives on his part in purchas-
| ing the Merchants Hotel. We aIe free
to admit, that ON the impulse of the
moment, 1t looks triilc like monopoly
| for one man To control the hotel inter.
ests of the city-that Is Ia say, what are
acknowledged as the really iirst.class
houses; but before judgment is passed
or severe criticisms INDUCED in, Mr..
Hamilton should be accorded M oppor-
tunity Ia al least show his hand.
What Mr.. Porter's intentions are for
the future, we have not been advised,
but IN whatever occupation he may en-
gage, the best wishes of the people OF
Mankato will go with him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20

MIR. j. G. Fowler has Just received
consignment of glassware, consisting
of fruit dishes, cake stands, goblets
glass sets, etc, which he will sell ut auc.
ton, commencing ut 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon. The sale will be continued
every afternoon and evening, until the
stock is closed out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Liver, Kidney and RrIght's Disease

A medicine that destroys the germ or cause
of Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Kidney and
Liver Complaints, AMI has power to root
them out of the system, is above all price.
Such medicine is Hop Bitters, and positive
proof of this can be found by one trial, or by
asking your neighbors who have been cured
by ii.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Normal Alumni.

Resident graduates OF the Normal arc
requested to meet in the Normal library
Tuesday, April 25th, at 80 T.. NJ. ia
consider arrangements for the next Al
umni meetings.
By order Of the President,
B. d. SMITH,
H. WOODRUFF. Secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20

In timber land half mile from Point Pleas
ant and about the same distance from tn,
proposed depot Of the Cannon Valley II. X.
being lot ! In section "a, jamestown.
The land is good and heavily wooded with
Maple and other choice timbcr.-cnough tim
Der on II to pay for the land.
Being near this famous pleasure resort i
Is very desirable and will be sold at bargain
II applied for soon. HALL. 4 COFFIN.
MankatO, Sept. 81, 1882
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-04-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, C0rns, and all Skin Erup-
tiOns, and positively cures Piles. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by John A. Samborn.