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The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17

THE MEXICAN SCORPION CORES
pondent, writing to the San Francisco
Chronicle says: The most common of
these pests are the scorpion-alcarans-
for they become hale and hearty grandpar-
ents within "a hours, and their numerous
progeny are forever darting everywhere
with inconceivablc rapidity, their tails,
which hold the sting, ready to fly up at
moments warning. They are in the wall,
between the brick of the floor, lurking
within your garments. Turn up a corner
of the rug or the table cloth and you dis
turb an interesting family of them pick
up your shoes in the morning, and out they
flop; in short, every article you touch must
be treated like dose of medicine-''to be
we'll shaken before taken" The common
variety hereabout are about three inches
long, and the yellowish-brown ones are con-
sidered most poisonous. In Durango they
are black, and so alarmingly numerous that
the authorities offer rewards-so much per
tail-to the boys for killing them Their
sting is usually fatal to a child, and more
or less severe in its effects on adults, accord
ing to the state of the system. Some have
been known to recover after remaining for
eight days foaming at the mouth in conyul-
sions, and with the stomach swollen as in
dropsy: others, by prompt and energetic
treatment, do not suffer much.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
VOL. XX.-NO. 40.

him up stairs and tended him but the case
was desperate from the first. Only just
before the end did he so far recover the
power of speech as to be able to make full
confession of what occurred.
Sir Lewis had been younger son; the
eldest inherited the family title but died
early, leaving his widow to give him
posthumous heir, the title remaining in
abeyance until time showed whether the
infant was boy or girl. 1t proved to be
boy, whereupon Lewis Mallably, who
had the earliest intimation of Che fact put
into execution nefarious project which he
with care concocted in advance A girl
was obtained from founding hospital and
substituted by Lady Mallaby's nurse, who
was in Lewis pay, for the newly-born son
and heir. This son and heir was handed
to another accomplice, Hester Gorrigan,
who was bribed with 9100, half down in
the shape of half-note, the other half to
be paid when she announced her safe ar
rival in Texas with the stolen child Mrs
Gorrigan had an unquenchable thirst and
in her transit between London and Liver
pool allowed her precious charge to slip
out Of her hands with the consequences we
know.
1t was the watch borrowed from Sir
Lewis Mallaby which first aroused Jacks
suspicious. 1t bore the strange crest-two
hammers crossed, with the motto, 81 strike"
which was marked upon the linen of the
child that Dan Blockitpicked up at Kirkland
station The initial of the name Mallaby
conceded with the monogram H. L. NJ
Jack rapidly drew his conclusions and
made blood shot, which hit the mark as
we have seen.
Lewis Mallaby's confession soon rein
stated the rightful heir and Dan Blockit in
after years had no reason to regret the gen.
erosity which had prompted him to give
the little founding the shelter of his rude
home
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
SECOND HALF.

When Jack Newbiggin got back to the
parsonage he found that his host had ac-
cepted an invitation for them both to dine
at the "Big House" as it was called, the
country seat of the squire of the parish.
They were cordially received at the big
House." Jack was handed over forthwith
to his old friends, who fguratively rushed
into his arms. They were London acquain-
tances, no more; of the sort we meet here
and there and everywhere during the sea
son, who care for us and we for them as
much as for South Sea Islanders, but who
greet us with rapturous effusion when we
meet them in a strange place, Jack knew
the lady whom he escorted in to dinner as
a gossipy dame, who, when his back was
turned, made as much sport of him as OF
her other friends.
"I have been fighting your battles all
day, began Mrs. Sitwell.
"Was it necessary? | should have
thought myself too insignificant.
"They were talking at lunch of your
wonderful knack in conjuring, and some
one said that the skill might prove incon-
venient-when you played cards, for in
stance"
"a charitable imputation With whom
did it originate ?"
"Sir Lewis Mallaby."
"Please point him out to me.
He was shown grave, scowling face
upon the right of the hostess face like
mask, its surface rough and wrinkled,
through which the eyes shone out with a
baleful light, like corpse-candles in sepul-
chre. pheasant creature! I'd rather not
meet him alone ON dark night.
"He has a terrible character, certainly.
Turned his wife out of doors because she
would not give him an heir. 1t is the want
of children to inherit his title and estates
which preys upon his mind, they say, and
makes him so morose and melancholy"
Jack let his companion clatter. 1t was
his habit to get all the information possible
about any company in which he found
himself, for his own purpose as a clairvoy-
ant, and when Mrs. Sitwell tagged he piled
her with artless questions and led her off
from one person to another, making mental
notes to serve him hereafter. 1t is thus
by careful and laborious preparation that
many of the strange and seemingly mys-
terious feats of the clairvoyant conjurer are
performed
When the whole party had assembled in
the drawing-room after dinner chorus of
voices, headed by that of the hostess, sum
moned Jack to his work. There appeared
to be only one dissentient, Sir Lewis NAL
laby, who not only did not back up the
invitation but when the. performance was
actually begun was at no pains to conceal
his contempt and disgust.
! The conjurer made the conventional
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17

How TO KEEP CIDER SwEET.-Pure
sweet cider that is arrested in the process
of fermentation before it becomes acetic
acid or even alcohol, and with carbonic
acid gas worked out, is one of the most
delightful beverages. The Farm, Field
and Fireside recommends the following
scientific method of treating cider to pre-
serve its sweetness. When the saccharine
matters by fermentation are being converted
to alcohol, if bent tube be inserted air
tight into the bung, with the other end in
to pail of water, to allow the carbonic
acid gas evolved to pass off without admit
ing any air into the barrel, a beverage will
be obtained that is fit nectar for the gods
A handy way is to fill your cask nearly up
to the wooden faucet when the cask is
rolled so the bung is down. Get com
mon rubber tube and slip it over the end
of the plug in the faucet, with the other
end in the pail. Then turn the plug so
the cider can have communication with the
pail After the water ceases to bubble,
bottle or store away
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
. rrENTIoN. FARMERS.


We are ready for the fall campaign. We
have lust received our first invoice of Penn
sylvania Drills. Farmers, this is the best
Drill offered for sale; will sow any kind of
fertilizer better than any drill on the market;
has force feed both for grain and fertilizer;
is light draft, well constructed, and no weight
on horses neck. We also have the Cham
pion Drill, with Marks patent force feed,
fertilizer attachment. Our drills are all new
stock, and we get them direct from the man.
ufacturers We are sole agents for Carroll
county for the Seed Drill Regulators; can be
attached to any drill. We guarantee these
Regulators to save at least one peck OF seed
to the acre. Lebanon Wrought Share, Econ
omist, Oliver and Roland Chilled Plows,
Whipple Wheel Harrows. Plow Sulky, to
which any plow can be attached; Feed Cut
ters, Cider Mills, Corn Shelters, Wheelbar-
rows, Bag Trucks, &c. We have on hand a
full line of Studebaker Wagons, the Oldest
and best wagon made. We also have a full
line of Domestic Sewing Machines, with the
best attachments and finest woodwork. Second
hand machines taken i'll exchange. We have
q large lot of second hand machines which we
will sell at a low price. Oil, needles and at
taehments for all sewing machines Repair
ing done at short notice. We are agents for
Gaar Scott Glover Hullers and Separators,
Sawmills and Engines Are also prepared
to furnish Nursery Stock, which we guarantee
to be first class, and is propagated for this
soil and climate. All our goods are first
class, our prices low and no goods misrepre-
sented. We most respectfully ask one and
all to give us call. You can save money
buying of us.
aug1,tf Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
sep26:ts

II GEISELMAN g. SON, Manufac-
Os turers and dealers in Furniture, Sewing
Machines, Organs, Coffins and Casketss, Door
and Window Frames, &C.; Undertaking
speciality, Main street, adjoining Andrew n.
Stephan's Hardware Store, Westminster, Md.
We now wish to inform the public that we
have large stock of Hand Made Furniture
on hand, and are ready to fill all orders placed
in our hands promptly. Having eight or nine
hands at work, we can fill out orders at short
notice and at as low price, considering
quality, as any other house in the county.
Caskets Coffins and Robes on hand and fur
nished at short notice, giving it personal at
tention. Also, complete stock of Frames,
Sashes and Doors at very low prices. Pianos
ranging from $225 to 81 900, guaranteed for
and years. Organs from S55 up. Also,
general agents for the New American Sewing
Machine, which is self-threading and needle
selfsetting, and the many valuable improve
ments embodied in the New American Sew
ing Machine No. 7, we are positive cannot
fail to win the highest testimonials in its favor,
even from those previously prejudiced in favor
of other machines. Try one and be con-
WINGED for Yourself Undertaking speciality.
marS5 j. GEISELMAN & SON.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
4oetiral.
THE TWILIGHT HOUR.

BY sALLIE WEBSTER DORSEY.
As I sat alone with the children, the twilight was
fading fast,
And the ruddy glow of an open fire round the room
vague shadows cast;
Twas the hour when one grows weary, with long
ing for days that are done
And there in the gathering cleaning my heart went
down with the SUM-
The little ones laughed at the pictures thrown out
on the parlor wall,
So small themselves, yet their shadows stood over
looking us ALL
Gayly danced the children, the shadows towering
higher
Grew larger and then smaller by the changing light
of the fire.
Methought, as sat there musing, the children will
happiness bring,
But the dark and phantom-like shadows to their
future lives will cling.
For each life, however sunny, has its eyentide of
care,
And the shadows thrown on Memory's wall are
sometimes hard to bear.
So pray these little children, when Time streaks
their hair with gray,
And they sit before another fire, at the close of
another day,
May find that the dreamy-like shadows have been
changed by the light in the room,
To the brightest and happiest MONDAY instead OF
shadowy gloom.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscri.
ber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tes-
tamentary on the Personal Estate of
JULIA A. COLE,
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 26th day of April,
1886; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 22nd day OF
September, 1885,
sep26:4t Acting Executor.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
rUEsDAY NIGHT. OCT. ID
CHARTERED 1943.
NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE
AND WINDSOR FEMALE COLLEGE

FOR YOUNG MEN, FOR YOUNG LADIES,
With Preparatory and With Preparatory and
Business Schools Primary Schools
for Boys. for Girls.
Fall Sessions Open September 10th, 1885.
These Institutions have distinct and sepa-
rate courses of study and government, and
offer advantages not surpassed in the State.
For healthfulness and beauty the location is
unrivalled. The government is moral and
Christian, and is not embarrassed by Denom-
national or State control. Each department
has now fund to assist worthy students need
ing aid.
Scholarships are not recommended, for OBJ
vious reasons; but when insisted upon scholar
ships for three years tuition will be sold for
500, and those holding such will be charged
for board, room, washing, fuel and light only
$50 per gear.
For catalogues and the fullest information,
visit the Colleges or address
Rev. A. NJ. JELLY, d. D., President,
july25:3m New Windsor, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
DoAD NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the Commissioners OF Carroll
county, at their next meeting, after thirty
days from the date hereof, to locate and open
public road in said county, beginning at
point on the Pleasant Valley and Stonersville
road at Josephus Bankert's meadow, and run,
ming thence through the land of the said
Josephus Bankert; thence on the bed OF an
old road now used; thence through the land
of David A. Circle; thence through the land
of Valentine G. Wentz, on the said old road,
to said Valentine c. Wentz' blacksmith shop;
thence through the land of the said Valentine
C. Wentz, and thence through the land OF
Anna Utermahlen, the wife of A. q. Uter-
mahlen, to given road; thence through the
land of Lydia Kemper, the wife of Michael
Kemper, on the bed of an old road; thence
on the dividing line of Noah G. Wantz and
William Rinehart, and thence through the
woodland of said William Rinehart; thence
on the dividing line, or as near as practicable
thereto, of David Geiman and Uriah Babylon;
thence on the dividing line of said David
Geiman, John Englar, Miss Engleman, David
Reese, Ezra Routzohn and Samuel Roopi
thence through the woodland of the said
Samuel Roop until it intersects the Pleasant
Valley and Roop county road near koop' S
school house.
NOAH G. WANTZ,
oct1O.5t And 13 others.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17

| have got the only Brick Yard that has
CLAW clear of Flint or gravel in or near West
minister. l will make it my business to have
a stock of Brick on hand at all times, and be
able to furnish in large or small quantities.
NY prices will be reasonable, and full count
guaranteed. Located near the Depot, West
minister, Maryland. Come and see and ex
anime my Brick and Clay before you buy.
sen13:tf r C. MATTHEWS.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
TRU ES' SALE
OF
DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, passed in cause No. 2lS2
Equity, the subscribers, as trustees thereby
appointed, will offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
Saturday, the nth day Of October, 1885,
at l o'clock, P. NJ, all the real estate whereof
Jesse Bair, late of Carroll county, died seized
and possessed, consisting of a Small Farm,
CONTAINING 81 ACRES
and 13 Perches of Land, more or less, stu
ated in Franklin district Carroll county, Nd,
near the road from Westminster to Mt. Airy,
about 8 miles from Warfeldsburg and 2 miles
from Taylorsville and about half mile from
Blooms Mill, adjoining lands of John B. I.
Sellman and others, and now occupied by the
widow and Jesse Bair, one of the sons of the
deceased.
The improvements consist OF
A comfortable two.story log and ZiESA :
weatherboarded DWELLING aTs nv ffhT1N
HOUSE, of six rooms; good E1I1Ef1EssEzz- I1E1f1slE-sEEzzz--
barn, meat house. hog house, hen house,
spring house, &c. About 10 acres of wood
land, and two good springs of water near the
house. The land is in fair condition and
productive.
The above property will be sold clear OF
the widows dover. 1t is in good and i'm
proving neighborhood, and offers line
chance to any one of moderate means wishing
to buy good and cheap home.
TERMS.-One-third of the purchase money
TO be paid in hand, or on the ratification Of
the sale; one-third in one year, and the resi-
due in two years from the sale, with interest
from the sale; the credit payments to be Sc.
cured by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved sureties.
JOS. NJ. PARKE,
CHAC r ROBERTS,
sen26.ts Trustees.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17

1t is possible to keep the cobra harmless
under music for considerable time. 1t
is related by naturalist (Forbes), who
closely studied the habits of animals in
India, that he one day spent an hour
painting cobra, which was kept dancing
the whole time upon table. He fire.
quently handled it, and examined its spots
and the spectacles on the head. He was
surprised afterwards to find that the fangs
had been left in. The next day the same
snake was being charmed to please some
people at bazaar, when it suddenly sprang
forward and bit young woman in the
throat The young woman died in half
an hour in great agony. Serpent-charm-
ing seems dangerous work; but it often
serves useful purpose, as when the charm
ers use their powers to beguile snakes out
of houses and gardens where their pres
ence is not wanted.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
DUBLIC SALE OF LIVE STOCK,
Il Farming Implements, &C.,

In Woolery's District, Carroll County, Md.
The undersigned, intending to relinquish
farming, will sell at public sale, at his farm,
about two miles from Finksburg Station, on
the Western Maryland Railroad, on the Deer
Park road, in the said district, and adjoining
the lands of George R. Carr, Luther Welsh
and others, on
T7usday October Re, A. D. 1885,
beginning at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following
Personal Property, namely: Six ~
horses, one 4-years old, Vassal stock,
one a driving mare, three are good -xAO%o
17sza leaders and good workers; l black
colt, months old; milk cows,
s-z44=2&swill be fresh sometime during the
winter; 2 heifers, two years old; 2 steers, 2
yearlings, small bull, 4 young broods sows,
white chester stock; 10 shotes, q pigs; A.
horse broadtread wagon, 4-horse narrowtread
wagon, 2-horse Milburn wagon, Dayton wag
on, pole and shafts complete, built by Herr
Bros; top buggy, farm cart, Thomas hay
rake, Willoughby grain drill, corn plan
ter, new; Pelton power and double-shaker
threshing machine, Mccormick binder,
Champion mower, Champion new mower,
cutting box, corn shelter, hay fork, rope and
pulleys, complete; cider press, sleigh, new;
wheelbarrow, spring tooth harrow, double A
hinge harrow, Oliver chilled plows, 2 other
ploWs, hillside plow, double shovel plows,
3 single shovel plows. sets wheel harness,
nearly new; sets lead harness, in good order;
A hy nets, set double carriage harness, set
single harness, collars, brides, halters, &c.,
and a number of small articles.
1 will also offer for sale about 15 tons of
clover hay and about tons of mixed hay,
about As acres of excellent corn, standing in
shock, 300 bushels of choice potatoes.
All the above articles will positively be sold.
Terms of Sdle.-All sums of SIS and under,
cash; on all sums above that amount a credit of
10 months will be given, secured by the notes
of the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of sale.
No property to be removed until settled for.
B. f. McGLONE.
oct lots r. G.. Matthews, Auctioneer.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
sen2e.ts
DUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property, Law and M1scel-
laneous Library, &C.,
IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MD.

By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, the undersigned will offer
at public sale, at the residence of the late
William n Hayden, deceased, in the city OF
Westminster, Nd, on
WEDNESDAY, 21st OF OCTOBER, 1885,
at 109 o'clock, a. m, all the OFFICE FUR
NITURE left by said deceased, including
Stove, Desk, Chairs, Tables, Book Case, &C.;
also his Law Library, embracing many new
and valuable books; Maryland Reports, 81 in
number, running from volume II to the last
edition; also Miscellaneous Library, valua-
BILE family Horse, Buggy and Harness, and
other articles.
TERMs-All sums under S5, cash; on sums
of So and over credit of six months will be
given, on note with approved security, bear
ing interest from the day of sale. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for
EUGENE E. HAYDEN,
Administrative of VIM. N. Hayden.
oct10:ts JAS A. G.. Bond, Atty. and Agent.
The Democratic advocate., 1885-10-17
DUBLIC SALE
i OF VERY
DESIRABLE FARM & LOTS
In Carroll County, Maryland, midway be-
tween Hamnstead and Reisterstown.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, in Equity, cause No. 2306,
the subscriber, as trustee thereby appointed,
will offer at public sale, on the premises, on
Monday, the End day Of NoUember, 1885,
at O. clock, P NJ. all the real estate whereof
John B. Chenoweth, late of said county, died
seized and possessed, as follows, to-wit: The
home farm, containing by recent survey,
112 ACRES OF GOOD AND PRODUC-
TIVE LAND, MORE OR LESS,
with about 25 acres in excellent timber, lying
near the Hanover turnpike, and between the
Western Maryland and Hanover Il Gettysburg
Railroads, about one mile from either. The
farm is well watered, two never failing streams
running entirely through it, with we'll of
excellent water near the kitchen door, and a
large spring and dairy one hundred yards
from the house. The improvements consist
of large stone and frame dwell
ing house containing fourteen AkS&- ~
rooms, a large bank barn, with Ts4s ssAfs1Sf
wagon shed and corn crib at @zzszzzz4Zzz1Sz- @zszzZs1z
tached, granary, carriage house, smoke house,
hen house, barracks, and number OF other
necessary outbuildings. There are, within a
radius of ] miles from the farm, 5 churches,
4 school houses, 2 mills, NC.
Also about 344 Acres of good land lying
near SalQ 1arm, winch Will De OueIeu III Imo
lots containing respectively II and III Acres
of Land, more or less; each lot having about
Acres of Woodland; or, if desired, the same
may be sold together.
The estates interest in the grain in the
ground (about 1O4 acres) will be sold with the
farm, but the party's interest, who put out
the same, will be reserved, with the right to
harvest the crop. Possession of the lots given
on compliance with the terms of sale; also OF
the farm for any necessary farming purposes,
except so far as needed for the saving of pres
ent crops, and the buildings needed by the
present occupants, until next spring, or other
wise sooner arranged.
Attention is called to this sale, as 1t Will be
found, on inspection, to be an unusually good
chance for investment.
Persons desiring to examine the property
before sale, will please call at the farm; and
for further information can address the under
signed at Upperco P. O., Baltimore Co., Nd
Terms of SaIe.-0ne-third of the purchase
money payable on the day of sale, or ratifica-
ton thereof by the said Court; third IN
one year, and one-third in two years from the
sale, with interest from sale. All credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chasers with sureties approved by the trustee.
EMORY C. CHENOWETH, Trustee,
Jos. NJ Parke, Esq, Westminster, Md,
Solicitor. VIM. H. Blizzard, Auctioneer.
oct lots