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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-31

climb up the canvas, get ON to the oilcloth,
and straightway slip down. Nothing
daunted, they try again, again and again,
each time edging a little nearer to the
angle. Arriving here at last, they fnd a
pit, into which they fall or jump. Nat
urally they climb up again, but find at the
top framework of wood, lined on the in
side with sheet zinc, on which they cannot
walk, and consequently they fall back into
the pit Imagine thousands of the crea-
lures all doing this at the same time, and
the result viii be, of course, that one-half
smothers the other half, and in its turn
gets smothered by few spadefuls of earth,
which the laborer, always on the watch,
takes care to apply at the proper moment.
The pit is then full, and is counted as such
in the daily report. Mr.. Brown gives full
details The "full'' pits contained depth
of eighteen inches of locusts; pits three
quarters, one-half, one-quarter and one
eighth full were returned as such, and when
reduced to ''fulr' pits, the total number
amounted to fifteen thousand nine hundred
and nineteen The whole number, how
ever, of pits in which locusts were trapped
was twenty-six thousand and sixteen, and
the total number Of pits dug far exceeded
this. M
Every pains was taken to arrive at a cor
rect account of the number of locusts thus
destroyed, and the number for this year is
set down at the enormous total of ffty-six
thousand one hundred and sixteen millions
Last year the number was computed ap-
proximately at one hundred and ninety-five
thousand millions. With such destruc-
ton it was believed that this year the
swarms would be less; and this anticipation
was fully realized, less than one-third ap-
pearing of what was visible in 1883. This
is extremely satisfactory, when we find that
the swarms of 1883 were as numerous as
those of 1882, which in their turn greatly
exceeded those of 1881. In fact, up to
1883 the locusts had been gaining ground;
now they are losing it; and it only needs
care and watchfulness on our part to thor
oughly exterminate them, or at any rate to
render them practically harmless. For if
the locust can only find food, it win not
travel; they march simply in order to get
wherewith to support existence; and if they
can find enough near their birthplace, they
will stop there But of course this cannot
be allowed, when we think of their multi
plication next year and the years after.
No; it is question of war to the spit"
Efforts must not be relaxed; the system of
reports from the breeding districts will still
be continued, and the supply Of screens
and traps must always be ready for use.
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He gave it to her. and she brought ito me
at once When Sparkler called upon me |
sent him about his business of-hand. |
told him what I thought of him and his
company; and viii only say that he was
very glad to get away. Then l carried
back my thousand dollars to the savings
bank and Mr. Holden took it back just as
though we had never touched it. And
Mr.. Baldwin cheerfully gave me up the
mortgage for the return of the 81 900 he
had given you. The certificate / filled up
myself, believing you would never notice
its strange look.
aNow, Walter, darling, I am ready to be
scolded Let me have it as savagely as
you please; only, when you have finished, /
have favor to ask"
"Ask it now, Jennie, . he said in low,
broken whisper.
'It is this: / want you to promise me
that you viii never
HHold on He caught her to his
bosom and kissed her again and again.
ooh my own blessed wife Never,
never again, viii I step aside from the
true, upright, straightforward and legiti-
mate path of honest business and labor. /
have had enough of speculation. Some
men may enjoy it, some may prosper in it;
but I was not cut out for it. No; Jennie,
your grand lesson shall not be lost on an
unworthy husband. When we are done
with this home we will leave it with our
children, and they will find it in good con
dition and unincumbered, and shall not
be ashamed to have them know just how
much of the home they owe to their moth
err Hush l wish them to know it.
Especially do I wish our son to know it,
that he may take warning by the expert
ence of his father, for though 1 have not
lost my $4,000, yet believing | was in the
trap, have suffered more than can tell.
Yes, I want our boy to know"
Sand now, my darling, let us thank
God for the blessing of this happy home
And | will thank Him for one of the best
and noblest wives that man ever had"
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REAT REDUCTION in Prices
" of ORGANS
pD FOR THE HOLIDAYS. ~Da


We are for the next two months offering
the well known WEAVER ORGANS, style
C, for the very low price of $50. Warranted
for years. This is a chance seldom offered,
to get first class instrument at very low
figure right at home. We have full stock
of the celebrated WEAVER ORGANS.
They are unsurpassed for tone, sweetness,
volume and workmanship; they have no su-
perior in durability and beauty of design.
Pianos at low figures, sold on easy terms to
suit all purchasers.
Special attention given to, tuning and re-
pairing of Pianos and Organs for Church or
Parlor, by Prof. Kraft of the firm, whose ex-
perience of over 16 years is sufficient to guar
antee first class work. We solicit call at our
new Wareroom, opposite ]. I. Wampler's
store, West End, Westminster, Md.
All orders by mail promptly attended to.
Send for Catalogue. Respectfully,
MAIN & KRAFT
P. S.-Pianos and Organs taken in ex-
change. nov y
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Aoetital
NIGHT AMONG THE HILLS.

So still So still
The night comes down on vale and aill!
So strangely still, cannot close
Ny eyes in sleepl No watchman goes
About the little town TO keep
All safe at night, I cannot sleepl
So dark So dark
Save here and there fitting spark,
The irefiy's tiny lamp, that makes
The dark more dense. My spirit quakes
with terrors vague and underlined
see the hills loom up behind.
So near! So nearl
Those solemn moments, grand and drearl
Their rocky SUBMITS Do they stand
Like sentinels to guard the land?
Or jailers. fierce and grim and stern,
To shut us in till day return?
heard a sound.
A chirping faint, low on the ground;
sparrow's nest is there. l know
The birdlings flew three days ago,
Yet still return each night to rest
And sleep in the forsaken nest.
No fearl No fear
Sleep timid heartsl sleep safely here!
A million helpless creatures rest
Securely on Earths kindly breast:
While Night her solemn silence keeps,
He wakes to watch who never sleeps.
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,RrEF AND TO THE POINT.
The Finest and Cheapest Line of
-M
SHOES, 7
sg- Hats, Trunks and valises
AT o. L. REAvER & cos.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Full stock honest made Heavy Boots S1.50.
Our best old standby, "THE BOSS" $3.50.
A good welI-made fine Boot $3.50. Ladies'
everyday Shoes at IS cts. to sl.5O. Child
ren's heavy pegged Shoes so cts. to 81. We
have everythingyou can ask for in Fine Shoes.
Slesinger's hand made tender-feet Shoes, for
ladies', misses and children. Mems Gum
Boots $3.50 and up. Ladies' Gum Shoes 20
cts. and up, and everything in the Gum Line
at proportionately low prices. The Finest
Line Of Meu's and Ladies' Embroidered and
Fancy Slippers shown in the county
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How to Drive a Horse.

Young man, l see you are about to take
drive, and viii offer you some advice.
Your horse is restive and wants to be off
before you are ready; you may as well
break him of this now as at any other time,
and hereafter you viii find it has been a
half hour well spent just give me the
reins, while you put your foot on the step,
as if to get in; the horse makes move to
go; 1 tighten the reins and say ''whoa.
Now put your foot on the step again; the
horse makes another move; hold the reins
and speak to him again. The horse is
getting excited Pat him little on the
neck and talk to him soothingly Put
your foot on the step again, and repeat
this process until the horse viii stand still
for you to get in, and adjust yourself in
your seat, and tell him to go. A few such
lessons will train him so that he will al
ways wait for orders before starting.
Now, as your horse has just been fed,
drive him at very gentle pace for the first
two or three miles, until he warns up and
his body becomes lighter. But, before
you start, let me show you how to hold the
reins. Take them in your left hand, have
them of equal length from the bit, and to
cross each other in your hand, the off side
one resting on your first finger, the other
on the fourth finger, the back of the hand
upwards. Now, in guiding the horse, you
have only to use the wrist joint, which will
direct him either right or left, as you wish.
Keep your hand steady, with gentle
pressure on the bit. No jerking or switch
ing the reins. If more speed is wanted,
take the whip in your right hand, to be
gently used for that purpose; be careful
not to apply it any harder than is necessary
to bring him up to the required speed.
Speak to him soothiEgly, and intimate,
in the most gentle manner, what you want
him to do, and he will try to do it. So
noble an animal should not be handled
roughly, nor over-driven.
When you return, have the harness re-
moved at once, and the horse rubbed down
with wisp of straw or hay. Give him
bite of straw or hay and let him cool off
before being watered or fed. Every one
who handles a horse, or has anything to do
with one, should in the first place cultivate
his acquaintance; let him know that you
are his friend, and prove it to him by your
kind treatment; he needs this to inspire
confidence, and when that is gained he is
your humble servant.
If your horse gets frightened at any un
usual sight or noise do not whip him, for
if you do he will connect the whipping with
the object that alarmed him, and be afraid
of it ever after. If he merely SHES at an
object give him time to examine it, which,
with some encouraging words from the
driver, will persuade him to pass it. You
get frightened, too, sometimes, and would
not ike to be whipped for it.-Stoch
Journal
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THE NEW CROWN
SOLD oN EASY TERMs,
THE FLORENCE OIL STOVE

is still ahead and gives satisfaction every
tine. A full stock of
HEATING STOVES ON HAND
for the Winter. Try one. Call at New
Office, opposite J. T. wampler's, West End,
Westminster, Md.
NJ. L. MAIN.
Organs and Pianos sold low. See adver-
tisement Of Main & Kraft. nov %
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PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.

Patent Medicines, Horse and Cattle Powders,
&c. A fine assortment of STATIONERY.
B65- Physicians orders promptly filed and
Prescriptions carefully and accurately com
pounded. mar 17tf
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With our new attachment and
sa- SOLID WALNUT WOOD WORK,
We defy competition. Ithas a Cylinder Shut
tie entirely selfthreading; in fact the blind
can thread the entire machine and shuttle.
THE NEW CROWN
is made of the best material throughout and
guaranteed .tocerer, warrantee being fur
nished with each machine, which is not
limited as to time.
SOLD ON EASY TERMS,
and very low for CASH. Before buying any
other Machine be sure to see the NEW
GROWN.
All Kinds of Sewing Machines Re
paired Cheap.
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Mems Fur and Wool Hats. Mems Soft and
Stiff Hats. New and Nobby Styles Mems,
Boys and Children's Hats, Is cents and up,
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just opened fine stock of

just opened fine stock of
FRESH SUGARS, TEAS.
GOFFEES, SPICES, SYRUPs.
FLOUR, MEATS, FRUITS,
CANNED GOODS, CAKES,
NUTS, ORANGES, SEGARS,
SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO,
HARDWARE, BASKETS, TUBS, GLASS
WARE, &C., &C.,
And everything found in a frst-class Gro
Gerry Store. Everything is fresh.
NOT TO BE UNDERsoLD.
DaF Give me Trial.
nov 4. TT. GOODWIN.
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The meaning we attach to our words de-
pends on our feelings.
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ESTABLIsHED 1850.
WZLLLAM MOORE,
Watch Maker and Jeweller,
At HIS NEW STORE,
Main St., (AdjoiniRg Marsh's Hotel,
WESTMINSTER, MD.

Repairing of all kinds attended to promptly
and warranted.
A liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public is respectfully solicited.
ap II, 1879.
A xES, the best in the market, for sale by
IN A. N. STEPHAN.
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The suggestion contained in the follow
ing piece of rhyme is worthy of the wisdom
of Solomon, and should be adopted at once
By everybody:
1t is but step-oh
Down to the dep-oh.
The way is quite steep-oh
That leads to the deep-oh.
slipped on grape-oh
Just by the day-poh.
In store near the dee-pot
l bought this small teapot
Perhaps, to end the agitation,
We'd better henceforth call it station.
Women may not be deep thinkers but
they are generally clothes observers.
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q. 1. REAvER 8 cos,

First National Bank Building, r. r. Depot,
WESTMINSTER, MD. deco
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On YES /
With our new attachment and

THE NEW CROWN is the BEST.
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pPIZE KATER COLOEG

Prizes Of $3.50 each were awarded to four OF
the water cOlors at the American Arr Galleries yester
day upon p puiar vote At 10 a. the baot-bOx was
opened and deposited by visitors 10 the gal
leres during the last two weeks were counted. The
Prisoner" by Mr. II. f. Fanny, received 274G votes {;
"sepiember the NewEng gland Coast" by Mr. George
H. Smile, 22S7: "An Oi-ShOrc Breeze" By Mr.. +. X.
d. Rehn. $40. aud " An Evening Red" by Mr.. II.
Gibson l.527. Tie Trlze pctIres have already been
given due notice In TIE TRIBUNE Several other water
cOiOis received 700 votes. For Mr. Rehn's A
Reef" $40 votes cast for Mr.. Hairiltons Man
OIret Beach, PSI for MI. Platt'a 1" Dutch Canal,
1897 for Mr.. 1rlscotts Solitude" lO9l; for Mr..
Satterlces MAY Flower" and d" Mendug the Net"
1928 and OS7 respectively and Tor Mr. Ross Turner's
1" La Gloire," 1867.
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TIE EARLT LIEE or MR. HONELLS.

To me EdftOr or me Trf6Hne.
SIR: Allow me 10 point out one or two errors
in MI Lathrops sketch OF 0lr Howels in last SUNDAYS
TRIBUNE The OF old Ohio editor. in the good old
Abolition County OF Ashtabua. where schoOlhOuscs
thick stumps aud the general intelligence of its
people noted he did learn 10 set type In his fathers
office THE ASht1buld Sentinel but never was type
setter IN the Office of The ohio state journal, at Column
bus. When Henry d. Cooke took charge OF
The Journal. In 1867 MI HOwclls became
his assistant aud local editor He had been urged for
the position OF State Librarian under Mr. Chase's adj
minstratiOn. and he admirably qualified being then
known a well-rcad and intellectual young man but
the appointment, for local reasons, going William
I. Coggeshall. Mr. Howeils given
the position named. His father was never
publisher of The Journal Henry ID. Cooke called 10
the edorshp OF that paper in the interest OF Mr. Chase
whose nomination for tue Presidency in 1860 1t
The Journals purpose to secure. When Mr.. Chase
called TO Mr.. Lincon's Cabinet through his influence
Mr.. Howells named Consul at VienIce.
which post especially anxious TO
Italian and French, in both OF which languages be
became proficient HOwells. from early life, was ILL
clined be literary" and TO have forecast his
destiny writer for he has worked up 10 his present
position by consistent constant endeayor all IN the one
directOn--a capitol example Of what honest work aud
patient persistence will accomplish. o. "
Aep- OTk, Nov 10, 1888.
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The Danger from sewer Gns.

There ia so much rascay plumbing about that no ho''
e4per can be snre that home heahful without an
pert Examination The cost OF such an examination "' ~
eoua the expense OF sit gle week sickness In case oil m
easaut doors in dwelling do not delay oearn theirSoufee
So as to them.
severe a, prevails IN hundreds Of dwellings often where
is least suspected and much sickness caused W It's pres
ence No should buy, lease OF occupy houoo .i
, The Icosi ~ melon that the sanitary arrange
are perfect. -,
Advice given personally or by letter reference to leading
pn'S'e'""' CuAs f. wINGATE. Sanitary Engineer.
llg Pearl.st. New York
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WINGS or CHILDREY.

To the EditOr OF The 7rtbuns.
SIR: am about to publish in q volume col
lection OF "Smart Things Said by Bright Children" IL
any fond parents among your readers viii spare rev
moments to jOt down o cute clever saying two OF
their little and will further take The trouble TO send
heni TO mel shall be glad TO receive them andf possible
Insert them In the volume Ia question HOWARD PAUL
80 East 12at-sG, Aeg- Y0Fk.
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3O2 EAST RnoAnMAr. Nrw.Yc

To the Medical Director OF the Columbian Institute
DEAR DOCrOR-hlrs Blank has suffered from
rheumatism for the past five and l. unable TO
get abon her room IL IN fact, physically. total wreck
Her friends came to mo 10 inquire In regard to your
skill In the treatment Of this disease have told hom
that you can cure as surely the rises that tbere
is not the slightest question about 1t. Hoping that yon
will add another cure 10 your already brilliant record
and that II Will very materially assist in establishing the
reputation OF the Columbian Institute for the cure OF
chronic diseases, OF which you aro the originator
remain very truly yours,
=. r. Il. STRICKLAND, NJ. ID.
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ryrpuve Local. oB'ERvATIoN3

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Nov. lj-l 9. m.--1he movement
Of the barometer yesterday downward. The tenn
perature ranged between 400 and 800. the average
asa being 2I4o lower than on tho corresponding
day last year and IL So lower than Friday.
Light rains followed by cooler, clearing weather may
DO expected to-day IN this city and vicinity.
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THE WEATHER REPORE
GOVEENMLNT INDICATIONS.

WAsnINGroN. Nov. 11.-For New England,
Increasing cloudncss, local rains, winds shifting to
colder westerly
For the Middle Atlantic States. local rains followed by
clearing, slightly colder weather, winds shifting to
nOrthwcstcTly.
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NdRRIED.

+-DURRIE-Sovembor 7. 1855 the u W,aI,ay If
Ncu.YOrk by the Row ThOalas Gali y. a. w nurie
ID. Bllss OF Sioux Falls. ID. r., and MIS- fAnh' w.
of New-York. -. r,,,sor
RosE-LEIB-In St Johns Church @ lanes laugh
tcs tor ~ - Johns Episcopal Church tih1r ~ Iii
Rose ana Caroline Harrison. daughter oil j. Lo"4' ' "
OF YOnkers. -, Nan vork
WAsHINGTON-BOw Al Grace cnn yir, ~ nv HINT
on saturday November a. by the rev .n
fngton ID b. William Herbert Washington V1ovaan ana
LLOYD daughter tho late Rev James Il "0"'
srahddau ghteT Of Alexander H. stefena Hh' ~
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SS.,scrmance. which is now announced for Tuesday
svensor December /. But the prosperity which had
..e5 hts exnerimeDt had WINGED him that Romeo
~ TniSet" M the Union Square would have long run
n ssyentyifth performance would DO given On Friday,
feprfnlber
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LOWER PRICES At THE ACADEMY.

Mr. MaplesOn annOuncesa reduction in prices
for opera at tue Academy Of Music The charges here
after will be Balcony boxes. 81 aud SO "a seat par
quet and balcony. first 50. other rows 81 so
meZzanine box seats. 81 so; general admission, 81;
entire family circle 50 cents.
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9pccl1 N,t.csj

Gpcel1 N,tcej
American An Association. Managers.
ny. Orioles CO.. ACCrIoNEERs.
Art GALLERIES SIS AID SAT BROADWAY.
THE vALTNBIE PK'vNTE SOLLE lion
OF MODERN PAINTINGS
ny AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN ARTISTS,
RICHARD 80 EGT IT. ESQ
70 be sold al auction "lthout IescrTe
On f' ~ ESQ ,J Fi;ij' ''>
Ais, on exhibition
Bnit.H.BiiAl KaAL BR (N4Ee
cuni6s4 AlyA1 i{I ~ SSiT%REr ASP CLOCKS,
hS l3 TIEa9 ne AT rFvai 1r cSccida &C.
GnpRiE GLEtNIEd. r9Q,
Of this CIV
and a direct ccnslEqmsn&' from 70 C ltwt
on d2 1 Ea sd d an" Fiy AFTERNOON,
The above sales under management o; the american
Ari Associlton viii conducted Dy DIT rhos T. KIRBY
lowest pIc i r,c.as Dental odice
y over J0JI square feet dcyota 70 dsGia PHrpo 9 90,
exceedingly hne un gum aets pir'e psa,Ss,
,xtracng vi pure 'resl nitrous oXE or Laughing SS
90 SF rSartS o waea g r6ii e la r tai; o
2armcnt IN attending IealG n''' S ,o, " ,
" "aia i 5o and Sa7e p amt private ctE'nss
Grst .eow 3iths also ~ IS tts[ COZ o""''
Ja.s,
southeast cor. oth-aV7 S'"'""Vs' W. o''-'''.
william 4 Moore, Auctonccr
MOOEF"s AUCTION ROOMS. @.O6THANE'
INNO.NSF AUCTION SALE OF
37J ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUGS
AND CARPETS.
MI, s,., ,ssor,rent If rare Antique Rugs and Modern
arfct. ever offered sale by auction in this cry
10
T. civ choice whole Carpets from, lna ulhe!' 'h
Persia! Antique and Modern. oil various sl%'S.
200
Extraordinary Antique Rugs including choico Hae'0'' DUN
hafa AngOuan kas ac and DRshtstah'
seected Modern OF all II esiersan Agra fALnuuIt
Cbiordcs Ushak Cashmere. JuhOuipOOl, Carauash,
Euaha. MerZap,r n, %cr &c
TO be sold by auction on .
WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY
NOV. X 10 AND 20
AT z O'CLOCK EACH DAY.
Edward Schcnck AuciIonccr
" SUPERB COLLECTION OF .,-......
IL An ID POhIiENfS,
Including Rare Antique Daghcstn talprts
To BIZ SOLD II AUCTION All
SCHENCK ART GALL cry, a CEDA rs =,
TUESDAY. WkDN ESDAY, TIL r. DAY ana l''DA -
SOY H. Is. 10 AND 20. AT 24d O'CLOCK
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MARRIED.

LMERDING-SCHENCK-On Saturday, November IL,
1885 the Church of the Holy Communion by the Rev.
Henry Motet. Ida dau ylter of q o late William 4.
Schenek Frederick b. " imeriing, all Of CITY,
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The Cloth suits and Cionks designed by Madame 50 uie
sos 9th ave. which kindly allowed to inspect are
only design bnt artistic In finish while her
ball wedding dresses elegance and taste