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DECORATE AND BEAUTIFY
IL YOUR HOMES

With new wall papers, and select them from
a stock, you will then know what you are
buying; when you select from samples it is
very often you do not get what you select, as
you are selecting from some old stock which
has been picked over in the city, and most
likely you get an inferior article from your
first choice. We think our trade deserves
first choice or none, therefore we keep full
line of new paper, shipped to us as soon as
finished and as we do not have to buy just
enough for room at time and pay retail
prices and expressage on each package, we can
afford to put prices that cannot be beaten if
they do get the old style at half price. The
demand for the class of goods we carry is
increasing daily. Our numerous spring Or
ders have already compelled me to employ
two more skilled workmen from the city, which
with my present force will enable me to do
all work prompt. All the novelties pertaining
to Window Shades and Picture Frame depart
ment always on hand. Come to see us and
we will convince you we have what we say;
we never advertise what we do not have.
j. NJ. WELLS,
Zeiber Building, Main Street,
march 15-tf Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

WORDS From AN OLD FARMER-The
Middletown, Del, correspondent of the
Wilmington Eeery Ereaiag quotes an old
and successful farmer of that section as
follows: II have never known it to fail
when we have had winter such as has
been the past, that wheat did not make a
rapid growth for short period and then
apparently come to standstill, head per-
fectly and have large perfect grains, but
must be harvested early OF it will fall as
the straw is weak and poor. The com crop
will be nothing; it will dry up as soon as it
shoots, the car and fodder being in most
instances utterly worthless, and at times the
corn stalks will not exceed feet in height.
My plan is to hold my wheat and not sell
too early in such years, and it always pays
me. Farmers can make note of this and
be convinced. This gentleman also says
that the first hay harvest will be immense,
while the second cutting will amount to
nothing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

THE OBJECT OF LIvINa.-It said by a
we'll known Illinois educator that ''the aver
ace western farmer tolls hard, early and
late, often depriving himself of needed rest
and sleep-for what? To raise corn.
For what? To feed hogs. For what +?
To get money with which to buy more
land For what? To raise more corn.
For what? To feed more hogs. For
what? To buy more land And what
does he want of more land? Why he
wished to raise more corn-to feed more
hogs-to buy more land-to raise more
corn-to feed more hogs-and in this circle
he moves until the Almighty stops his
hoggish proceedings"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

oughly convinced that there is no physical
exercise which yields the same amount of
health and elastic vigor to the puncher than
the manly art does To the punchee, also,
it affords large wad of glad surprise and
nose bleed, which cannot be hurtful to
those who banker for the pleasing nervous
shock, the spinal jar, and the pyrotechnic
conclusion.
This is why I shall continue the exer-
cises after l have praeticed with mule
or cow-catcher two or three weeks, and
feel a little more confidence in myself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

In Hayti the crocodiles are extremely
fond of dogs, and will make the most des-
perate efforts to obtain them. In one To-
cality the dogs have been so long snapped
at and warped that they have been known
to adopt remarkable device. When wish.
ing to cross a stream they would retire TO
certain point distant from that over which
they wished to go, and utter loud yelps
and bowls, this never failing to bring the
crocodiles from the vicinity; and when they
were all in attendance the willy dog would
rush into the woods and away up the river,
and ford the stream in perfect safety.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, letters of Administration
on the Personal Estate of
HENRY B. RUNK,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber on or before the 22nd day of Octo-
Der, 1884; they may otherwise by law be ex=
Ulven under my hand this 10Th day OF
February, 1884.
EDMAN H. KEHLBAUGH,
mar 22-4t% Administrator.
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Recently, when a handsome young woman
went to shop to get one of those wooden
that are used for MASKING po-
tatoes, and said ~ want a masher,"
every man in the shop, from the cashier to
the manager, started to wait on her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

A lady was reproducing Mr.. William
Warren at recent reception for going into
society so little. "You ought to let us
lionize you little she said, 81 never
heard Of but one man, replied the veteran
actor, 'who was not spoiled by being lion
lied" sand who was he p ''Daniel."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05
Chimneys.

In the year 1900 chimneys were scarcely
known in England one only was allowed in
a religious house, one in Il manor-house,
and one in great hall of 4 castle OF lords
house; but in other houses the smoke
found its way out as it could. The writers
of the fourteenth century seem to have con-
sidered them as the newest invention Of
luxury. In Henry the Eighth's reign,
the University of Oxford had no fire
allowed; for it is mentioned that after the
students had supped, having no fire in
winter, they were obliged to take good
run for half hour to get heat in their
feet befor they retired for the night.
Hollinshead, in the reign Of Elizabeth, de-
scribcs the rudeness of the preceding gen
Grafton in the arts of life, There were, =
says he, very few chimneys ; even in cap
ital towns the fire was laid to the wall, and
the smoke issued out at the door, roof, or
window. The houses were waited and
plastered over with clay, and all the furni-
ture and utensils were of wood In 1859
tax of two shillings was laid on Chin
neys.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

A clergyman was devoutly reading the
Holy Scriptures to his congregation, when
he came to certain words in the lower right
hand corner to which he desired to give
great emphasis. So he read with loud
voice, AZ am'-turned over two leaves, and
continued "an ass, the foal of an ass
then, seeing his mistake, found the right
place. and added--"that | am, which, of
course, nobody would deny.-Hqrper's
Bazaar
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

Many man will sit on the river bank
and wait patiently two hours for nibble,
and think it fun, who will scold his wife,
pinch his children and introduce young
volcano into his household, if he has to
wait five minutes for his breakfast.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

II was to be married, you know" said
Blooms to his friend Clark. "But | g-guess
its off you know, for g-good." ''How is
that ?" asked Clark. "This way, replied
Blooms "She s-said she'd marry me, you
know, when all impedimepts we're rsremoY-
ed. y "Yes.n "Well / asked her last
night if they were not all-aB--r-remoyed,
you know, and s-she said No"--I-I s-s-still
s-stuttered." h
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
sitting in Equity.
Samuel Swope and Edward E. Reindollar,
Trustees, VS.. Jesse II. Haugh.
Ordered this 18th day of March, A. D.
1884, that the sales of the personal property
made and reported by Samuel Swope and Ed
ward E. Reindollar, Trustees, in the above
entitled cause under and by virtue of deed
of trust from Jesse H. Haugh to them, duly
recorded among the Land Records of Carroll
county, be finally ratified and confirmed, I'M
less cause to the contrary be shown on or be-
fore the 23d day of April next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted once week for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, Maryland, prior
to the 18th day of April next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$2158.64.
JNO. E. SMITH;
Judge of the Circuit Court.
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ESPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO PLY.
april 25-tf
.HE DOCTORS MISTAKE.

One of the old mistakes of the profession
was to think that there were no other ways oil
curing disease except those which had been
handed down from former times.
1t is not to be denied that the Doctors have
done great things for the world. But when
it comes right down to the real curing of DIS
ease, it must be admitted that Browns Iron
Bitters has done enough to earn the generous
gratitude of this whole present generation.
including the medical profession. There are
no mysteries or secrets about the compound
ing of Browns Iron Bitters. This prepare,
ton of iron is the only preparation which will
not injure teeth or stomach. In this y +
beyond comparison better than the other
preparations, which are mischievous and it-
furious.
You need not fear mistake in trying
Browns Iron Bitters. Your druggists has II.
1t gives vigor to the feeble, and new life !, 70
dyspeptic. Children take it, not only with
safety, but with great advantage. nov .
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

''May l ask you for the loan of dol
lar ?" inquired an impecunious acquaint-
anee of Blobson. "You may, sir, was
the frigid reply, "and if you hear anything
from that one lent you last Tuesday, 1
wish you'd let me know by telephone
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

Longfelow said "In this world man
must be either anvil or hammer" Long
fellow was wrong, however. Lots of men
are neither the active hammer nor the
sturdy anvil, They are nothing but bel
lows.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

There appears to exist a greater desire to
live long than to live WELL Measure by
mans desires, he cannot live long enough
measure by his good deeds, and he has not
lived long enough measnrqqo n b. h;-s---:i
dnads and he has lived too long.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

Teacher: 'sDefne the word egcayate, =
Scholar: at means to hollow out
Teacher: construct sentence in which
the word is properly used" Scholar !:
aThe baby -excavates when it gets hurt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

UTANTED.-Energetic,r reliable men to
w sell Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Shrubs,
Roses, &c. Salary and expenses paid. Full
instructions given, so inexperienced men can
soon learn the business. Address
j. F. LECLARE,
Brighton. N. Y, mile E. of Rochester, N, Y.
mar 1-2m%
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"Dar is many rule" says Uncle Sam,
''wat won't work bofe ways. Whiskey will
produce headache, but a headache won't
produce whiskey."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05
.oMMIssfoNERs' NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll
county will meet at their Office, in West,
minister, on the FIRST MONDAY OF APRIL
1884, for the transaction of business,
By order, CHAS. E. LAUHER,
mars Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05
Nine Notable Trees.

The trunk OF sycamore near New Mad
rid is forty-three feet in circumference
An oak in Barnwell county, S. c., meas
ures n. feet in circumference Is inches
above the ground.
A white oak tree on the premises Of
Amos Harvey, Of Mansfield, Burlington
county, n. j., measures twenty-one feet in
An apple tree in Mercer county, KY,
has borne fruit for sixty seasons without
failing. Five feet from the ground its
trunk is ten feet and nine inches in circum-
ference.
A lemon tree on the farm of Thomas
Kennedy, at Koonan's Lake, Fla, nineteen
years old, has borne fruit eleven years and
has earned for its owner S106 in single
season.
In the negro cemetery at Americas, Ga.,
is cedar tree that was planted in pitcher
at the head of grave ten years ago, 1t
burst the bottom of the pitcher and rooted
in the earth The PITCHER still encircles
the bottom of the cedar, which is ten feet
high
The "Major Oak" near Edwinstowe,
Eng, fell before the recent gale there. Its
trunk had Il girth Of 20 feet and the cir
conference of the top was 24O feet, The
hollow stem was used by picnic parties, and
seven persons had at one time partaken OF
q meal in it. 1t was known to have stood
100 years.
Delos Hotchkiss, of Marion, Conn.,, has
an apple tree in his orchard that is sup
posed to be l75 years old. Its annual
yield is about eighty-iive bushels of apples,
The circumference of the trunk is sixteen
feet near the ground. 1t bears fruit on
five limbs one year, and on four limbs the
next year In 1876 it bore fruit on all its
limbs.
The soft maple tree that was cut on the
White House grounds last December had
many historic associations. President Lin
coin had habit of stopping al this tree,
when thoughtfully strolling about the
grounds, and pulling a twig from it: Then
he would take out his pocket knife and
slowly white the stick NJ he walked on,
The tree was planted during the admins
tration of Andrew jackson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-05

aIts q weigh have" remarked the
butcher, as be let his band rest on the
scales while weighing the meat.
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VEGETABLE PLANTS

VEGETABLE PLANTS
Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, per doz. u cts.
Early Winningstadt g per 100 s1.OO.
Early Flat Dutch g Poi wv ~.
Early York g per 1000 $500.
Caulifower, Henderson's Early SNOWFALL. 40
cents per doz.; per 100 81. so; per 900 $500.
All the above cold frame plants ready from
now until the 18th of April, after which time
| will have hot-bed plants of the same at hall
the rates quoted above. Also Egg Plant,
Tomato, Pepper, Celery and Late Cabbage
Plants, of all the best sorts, ready, each inlts
season, CHAS. E. SANFORD,
Scotsman and Market Gardener,
Cosy Dell Gardens, Emmittsburg,
feb 2-3m Frederick county, Md.
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EOR SALE.-A very desirable property
IL of about 100 Acres, situated miles
from Westminster, and q miles from Finks-.
burg Station. Any one wishing to view the
premises, can call on the subscriber living on
the same.
dec loft E. N. BUCKINGHAM.
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ELoWER AND
u VEGETABLE SEEDS.

Buy sANFORD'S TESTED SEEDS if you
want to grow Flowers or Vegetables. You
will find them reliable and true to name; !
ounce or pound Send for price list.
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Red is the natural color of young
baby, but afterwards becomes yeller
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ENINE MILL PROPERTY FOR
u SALE.-FoUR-SToR STONE MILL,
sets of Burrs, all Machinery in firts-class
condition, new Dwelling, new Outbuildings, 81
Acres land, good Orchard, three miles south
west of Frederick city, Nd, in good grain
neighborhood Terms easy. Enquire of
DOLL & ALBAUGH,
mar 8-7t* Frederick, Md.
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A wsg once said that his wife was
fact because she was snch stubborn
thing, sac. Us go
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CAUTION NoTIcE.-All persons
~ are hereby notified not to trust my wife,
IDA WOODWARD, on my account, as | will pay
no debts of her contracting, she having lett
me without just cause.
A. NJ. WOODWARD,
m 29-3t Warfeldsburg, March "a, 1881.
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EMMITTSRURG RAILROAD

Trains South will leave Emmittsburg at 50 a. m
and $50 p. m, arriving at Rocky Ridge at 92Oa
m and 40 p m. Trains North will leave Rocky
Ridge at 1910 a. m and 6.35 p m, arriving at En-
mttsburg II 10 a. m, and 7.05 p. m.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY R. R.
Trains leave East daily, except Sunday. Shippers.
burg. Gas A. m, and 120 and 3.25 p, M, Chambers.
burg 7.20 a. m, 1.55 and 400 p m Waynesboro 500
a. m, 2S7 and 40 p. m, arriving at Edgemont Sai
I M and arT Il aRe qAgSnt s8 g. m and lisp
M Trains West daily except Sunday. Edgemont
735 and lao a. m, and 7.S5 p m, Maynesboro $40
a. m and 1902 and 1855 p m, Chambersburg $40 a.
m, and 1245 and $40 p M, arriving at shippers
burg 9.15 q. m, and 1.20 and 9.l5 p. m: Sundays,
leave EdgemOnt S.55 and $50 p M, Waynesboro
917 a. m. and ALI p. IN, Chambersburg 1000 q. m;
and 500 p. n arriving Shippensburg 1870 a. m and
530p m.
FREDERICK DIVISION PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Trains for Frederick leave junction at 1913 a. IN.
and 23 p m. Trains for Taneytown, LittlesoWn
and York leave Junction at $40 a. m. and 62S p m;
Through car for Frederick leaves Baltimore at 4OO
D. m. and leaves Frederick for Baltimore at $40 a.
m. Through cars for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on the H. ]. II. & G. r. r. leave Baltimore
at 1000 a. and 400 p. m. These trains daily eX-
cept Sunday.
Orders for Baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Office 1873 W. Baltimore street. Eastern standard or
10Th Meridian time is given at all stations.
]. NJ HOOD, Genl Manager
ian5 b. H GRIsWoLD Gen'l Passenger Agent.
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PoYAL, RICH, RED BLOOD.

POYAL, RICH, RED BLOOD.
In this country we are all kings, and we are
all entitled to have as good blood as that which
courses through the veins of emperors.
There are princes and millionaires languish-
ing in feebleness and broken-down bodily
health who would be glad to have the strength
of the humblest laboring man,
And there are many people who are neither
kings, emperors, nor millionaires, whose
blood is thin, whose circulation is poor, who
are suffering from lassitude and debility, and
who know not the pleasure of hearty meal,
nor the enjoyment of being able to do a good
day g work.
If such people will put some iron into
their blood, they will vitalize and enrich it.
They can do this by the use of Browns Iron
Bitters, the parest and most excellent iron
medicine ever made. Thousands who were
weak, languid, pale, and Frustrated, are now
happy to say Browns Iron Bitters brought
them up and gave them new life.
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SUNDAY TRAINS

Going East, will leave Union Bridge for Baltimore
and intermediate Stations at go a. m 40 D. M and
Westminster at 700 a. m. and 503p. IN. Going West
will leave Baltimore for Union Bridge and inter.
mediate Stations at S.45 a. m. and 200 p. IN. and
Westminster at 10 "a a. m, and $50 n m
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FOR SALE BY

N. I. Gorsuch & Son, Westminster.
.--E. o. Grimes & Co., Westminster.
smelser & Engel, New Windsor.
C. NJ. Murray, Hampstead,
Joseph Englar, Lnwood.
Geo. W. Horner, Finksburg.
mar 22-8t
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MO. 2le7 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Maria Trott ct al. VS.. John L. Trott ct al.
Ordered THIS 28th day of March, A. d.
1884, that the account of the Auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of April mkt; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted for two
successive weeks before the last named day
in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
FRANK L. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Testi
mar29-2t FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
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ESTABLISHED 1860.
WILLIAM MOORE,
Watch Maker and JeWeller,
AT HIS NEW STORE,
Main St., (AdjOining MarsHs HoteI,)
WESTMINSTER, MD.

Repairing of all kinds attendedto promptly
and warranted.
A liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public is respectfully solicited.
ap II, 1879.
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DARK WANTED AT UNION TAN.
- merry, near Manchester, Nd, for Cash.

1000 Tons or more, 1000 pounds to the
ton, Chestnut Oak and Spanish Oak Bark;
to be dry and in good condition. For further
information inquire at Tannery of
JAS. A. APP0LD, Foreman. or
STAFFORD BRoTHERs, Proprietors,
No. "a E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Nd.
mar 22-3t
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CELEBRATED
w ak Err BOOT.

We are determined to hold our reputation,
and will assure you-taking quality into con-
sideration-that OUR PRICES WILL BE
THE LOWEST.
MEMS Plow Shoes, Children's Shoes 25c.
solid leather, 85c. Mems Hats zoe.
Ladies' Shoes Csc. Boys Hats 15c.
Large and complete line of
TRUNK KS AND LISE S /.
Call and be convinced that
WE ARE HEADQ UARTERS
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WIN. Fl. BIXLER.

Zeiber Building, Westminster, Md
mar29 West of Depot.
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JNO. E. SMITH;

JNV. u. oMIIHi
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True Copy,-Test:
mar 22-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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MO. 22l9 EQUITY.

march 15-t
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successors TO W, Whitelock Il Co.,
No. "A South Street, Baltimore, Md.
Price-ss6 per ton of 1000 lbs. New Bags
1G7 lbs.-12 Bags to Ton.
The Arizona champion., 1884-12-06
NIoney to he fiuds.

It is said that dull times are not known by the agents for the great publishing house of George Stinson & Co.,, of Portland, Maine. The reason of this exceptional success is found in the fact that they always give the public that winch is keenly appreciated and at prices which all can afford. Atpresent we understand their agents are doing wonderfully we'll on several new lines. They need many more agents in all parts of the country. Those who need profitable work should apply at once. Women do as we'll as men. Experience is not necessary, for Messrs. Stinson X Co. undertake to show all who are willing to work, not hard but earnestly, the path to large success. It should be remembered that an agent can do a handsome business without being away from home over night. Another advantage-it costs nothing to give the business trial, and an agent can devote all his time, or only his spare moments to it. S'inson x Co. guar antee grand success to all who engage and follow simple and plain diree- tions that they give. We have mol, space to explain all here, but full par liculars will be sent free 10 those who address the firm; their full address is given above.
The Arizona champion., 1884-12-06
Mrs. Steamer Acquitted.

The examination Of Mrs. Stemmer, charged with the murder of her hus band, closed on Wednesday last, and resulted in her acqailtal.
 Much conflicting testimony was adduced in examination of witnesses, much of which tended more to ex. onerate Mrs. S,emmer than other wlse. The conflicting evidence nat |. urally brought about an earnest desire to know the truth of the tragical af fair, and resulted in one oi the most interesting trials We have ever had occasion to listen to. From the ma :. ture of the evidence, however, the prosecuting attorney, who was most persistent in the matter, and the com blaming witness, did but their duty as good citizens, and Mrs. Steamer can feel that she has stood test that should disarm the suspicion of our citizens, Mr. J. w. Stephenson, oi Mineral Park, conducted the case on the part of the defense, and acquitted himself very ably. Mir. Stephenson IS building up lucrative practice On the line oi the railroad, and he is de serving of it.