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Country Roads.

The Importance of good roads, both as a
matter of economy and pleasure, cannot be
easily overrated by the farmer, or the resi-
dents of rural districts generally. Much
has been written and said on this subject,
and there has been more or less legislation;
but the results thus far have not been sat
isfactory, as a drive over the great majority
of country roads abundantly proves. There
is need Of a thorough and systematic re-
form in this matter Viewed in its econom-
ical aspect the loss to individuals and
communities in wear of vehicles, and break
ing of harness, the injury to teams and the
waste of time in light or heavy travel is
beyond computation, and 1t is wonder
that in SO many farming sections, and where
matters pertaining to economy are so care
fully considered, so little attention is given
to the subject. In many cases, of course,
an expenditure beyond the ability Of the
''road district would be necessary to make
a good road, but in most instances the
easiIy-performed labor of removing the
loose stones would improve the road vastly.
It has been estimated that the damage to
horses, wagons, and harness upon an ordi-
narily-travelled road ten miles in length
during year will amount to thousands OF
dollars, while the removal of the stones
causing this loss would not cost a hundred
dollars. The inhabitants of agriculture
districts should interest themselves in Sc
curing such legislation as will insure them
better roads.
The Southern Planter has the following
remarks, which will apply with equal force
in any State ''The laws should be changed
in relation to road-making, so as to con-
form to the present age of progress. The
making and repairing of roads should be
let out to the lowest competent and respon-
sible bidder for term of years, who should
act under the instructions of county road
commissioner, who should be surveyor
and civil engineer. Our present road sys-
tenn is very faulty, and there are really but
few men that are competent overseers Of
the roads 1t is next to impossible to get
farmers to leave their farm work to work
out road taxes, at the only season of the
year when roads should be graded-that
is, the spring"
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An accommodation train for Glyndon (Reisters-
town and intermediate stations leaves Baltimore at
9o n m: leaves GIyndon CReisterstown) for Balti-
more and intermediate stations at 30 p. m.
FAST MAIL-DAIIY
Leaves Hillen Station, Baltimore, at 4.40 a. m,
Glyndon 5.2l, Westminster 5.52, New Windsor Cos,
Union Bridge Glib Rocky Ridge $50, MechGnicstown
60, Blue Ridge Summit 7.05, arriving at Roanoke
Leaves Roanoke. Va, for Baltimore at 11.2O a. m
Blue Ridge Summit 9.2S, Mechanicstown 9.47, Fred
erick Junction 1907, Union Bridge 1918 New Wind
sor 1923, Westminster 103S, Glyndon lilo, arriving
at Hillen Station. Baltimore, at i 90 a. m
SUNDAY TRAINS
Going East, will leave Union Bridge for Baltimore
and intermediate Stations at $50 IN. All p. IA and
Westminster at 705 a. m. and 4.52P. m Going West
will leave Baltimore for Union Bridge and inter
mediate Stations at 9l5 a. n, and $50 p M ana
Westminster at 1l.0i a. M. and 419 P. m.
EMMITSBURG RAILROAD-Daily except Sunday.
Trains South will leave Emmittsburg at 5.25 and
SIS a. m and sos and 555 p. IN, arriving at Rocky
Ridge at So and S.i5 a. m and SD and 625 p M
Trains North will leave Rocky Ridge at $50 and
1O4O a. m. and 355 and $40 p. m, arriving at En-
mittsburg 100 and lilo m and 425 and 7.l0 p. M
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY r. R.
Trains leave East daily, except Sunday. Shippens-
burg, 610 d. m, and LIS and 339 p M, Chambers
burg 645 a. m, las and 405 p. M, Waynesboro 70
a. M 227 and AL p. m, arriving at Edgemont 100
a. m and 247 and SOP ?. m.
Trains West daily except Sunday. Edgemont
722 and 114O a. m, and 7.4O p m, Waynesboro SO
a. M and 1901 and 500 p m, Chambersburg $50 a
M. and 1912 and s As p m, arriving at shippens-
burg 900 a. m, and LIS and $40 p m
FREDERICK DIVISION PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Trains for Frederick leave Junction at $50 and
1890 a. M. and 6.27 p. M. Trains for Taneytown
Littlestown and York leave junction at $50 a. m
Through ear for Frederick leaves Baltimore at 400
D. m and leaves Frederick for Baltimore at 5.l5 a.
m Through cars for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on the H. J. II. & G. r. K. leave Baltimore
at $50 a. and 400 p. m These trains daily ex-
Orders for Baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Office 1873 W. Baltimore street.
J. NJ. HOOD, Gent. Manager.
iun7 B. Fl. GRIswoLD Gen'i Passenger Agent
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CHUNK. RooP & co.

-
We, the undersigned, having formed Co.
partnership for the term of FIVE years from
date, offer to the public full line of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Including the celebrated Osborne latest i'm
proved light Irvine Binder; new front-cut
Mower, the novelty of the nineteenth century,
Wheeler No. and single Harvesters; full line
of Repairs for the Osborne Machines, and
Irvine for all Binders constantly on hand;
Lebanon, Wrought Shear, Economist Rol-
land, and Oliver Chilled Flows, Springtooth
Harrows, Whipple Wheel Harrow, Check
Row Corn Planter Fisk's Hand Planter,
Riding and Walking Corn Flows, Corn Shell
lers and Feed Cutters, Springtooth Hay
Rakes, Hay Tedders. We are sole Agents
for Carroll county for Walden & Sprouts
noted Hay Elevators and Forks. A full line
of Studebaker Wagons, Engines, Separators,
Saw Mills, and Glover Hullers. Domestic
Sewing Machines, initiated by all, excelled by
none; Oil, Needles and Repairs for all Sew
ing Machines constantly on hand. A lot of
second hand Sewing Machines of different
makes for sale cheap. We have also full
line of Nursey Stock at bottom prices, grown
especially for our own trade, by the oldest
and most reliable Nurserymen in the United
States.
Please call and examine our stock and you
will be convinced that we mean business. All
goods warranted to be as represented. Hoping
to receive liberal share of your patronage,
we are yours most obediently.
J. G. SKUNK,
H. S. R00P,
J. T. ZILE.
| Office and Warehouse Main street, near
Depot, Westminster, Nd feb IA.
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Ghe 6armer.
Insects Injurious to the Apple.


It may not be generally known that the
apple has other enemies than the codhng
moth and the apple maggot. That little
insect that has been such an unrelenting
enemy of the plum, the curculio, has turned
its attention to new worlds TO conquer and
has attacked the apple also. In the latest
bulletin of the Massachusetts experiment
station, Prof Maynard gives some obserya-
tions regarding the work of this pest. ''lt
has, he SAYS soften been noticed early in
the summer that apples nearly all fall Oft
from the trees when quite young. This
was especially the case during the past
season, and careful investigations were
made to ascertain the cause. A tree OF
the variety known as the Westfeld Seek
no. Further, which bIossomed very album
dainty and set an unusually large crop OF
fruit, was selected. When from one-half
to one inch In diameter the fruit began
to drop in large numbers, 50 that not
enough was left on the tree for one-haf a
crop. A large quantity Of these were col
lected and examined, and out of 800 it was
found that all but three were punctured by
the plum curculio, leaving its peculiar cres-
cent-shaped mark. and in every puncture
was found an egg or small larva. The
worm commonly found in the apple at this
time has generally been supposed to be the
larvae of tbe codling moth, yet in the num-
Der examined only four or FIVE Of the larvae
of the latter were found.
What is to be done {? Their inyincibih-
ty lies in numbers The remedies which
have been successfully employed to prevent
the injury Of the plum crop are two, that
Of Earring the trees and catching the insects
and effected fruit in a sheet on frame
and destroying them, or of planting trees
in the limits of poultry yards. The first
remedy cannot be applied to apple trees on
account of their size. The second has
proved quite successful with plum crop and
would probably be SO with the apple, but
they must be numerous to do thorough
work
A more sure preventive would be in adj
dition to the above to have the fruit de
stroyed, by pasturing swine in the orchard
in sufficient numbers to eat all the fruit as
soon as it drops. This viii answer also for
codling moth and apple maggot, whose
ravages have become so extensive In some
localities that prompt measures must be
taken for its determination, or it may work
the total destruction of the apple crop.
The practice of pasturing swine (and
sheep viii do also) in the summer in the
orchard is being recommended and prae-
ticcd by many of our leading farmers and
stock breeders. and the orchardist must
combine 10 certain extent this branch of
business wih his own if he would be sue
cessfal an,l the destruction of the fruit as
itIalis rnn the tree is the only safe remedy
now known to prevent injury by these
three insects. Detroit Post.
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Laziness.

The Southern Lire Stock Journal fin
ishes talk about crows in this manner
There is pest far worse than any crow,
that attacks our farms and tears up all it
can of the fruits of our labor 1t is the
demon Of laziness. He has been fought in
various ways yet he gains ground all the
time. He works in very sly way. He
comes and whispers in the boys ear a
beautiful story about the pleasure Of city
life. Whenever the sun is hot, he points
out the pleasant shade under the trees.
He dulls the conscience by closing the eyes
and forcing sleep upon mind. He comes
and tells the girls that dairy work is vulgar
and that they should not work at all.
There is no one, weak or strong, high or
low, rich or poor, that he does not try to
injure. How shall we fight him? Scare
crows and bells and strings will not injure
him in the least We must brighten him,
and there is way to do that. He is afraid
OF work, and when he sees a man taking
off his coat he crawls into his hole. The
only way to keep him away from our farms
and homes is to make labor fashionable, to
put intelligence and common sense into it.
If we can do this, our homes viii be made
secure
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Sulphur in Hens Nests.

A poultry raiser says if you take about
as much sulphur as your hand can grasp,
we mean -four of sulphur as sold by drug
gists, and sprinkle it amidst the materials
Of the nest of the setting hen upon the eggs
so that her under parts will come in con-
tact with the drug, also scatter it among
her feathers so that it will penetrate to the
skin in every part of her body, and if you
take care to sprinkle it upon every portion
of the fowl SO that not feather will be left
untouched by the sulphur, you will find
that the chickens will not be infested with
lice when you take them from the nest
To apply it to the hen effectually it is best
to make your visit at night If you try to
fuss over her in daytime she may become
uneasy and break her eggs. Go with your
lantern at night, and you will find that she
will bristle up her feathers when you alarm
her little, and then the sulphur may be
distributed down to the very roots of her
feathers If you attempt to do this in day
time the hen may leave her nest soon after
to get food and drink, and will shake off
the sulphur before it has time to take eff
feet.
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HITEsHEW's Bazaar.

He is still manufacturing his own goods,
and sells them as cheap as any house in the
county handling shoddy cottage work. Suits
of eight pieces, German Plate GLASS; Poplar,
for SIS: Bedsteads for 81 and up; Extension
Tables. 6 feet, hard wood. for $3.50; Parlor
Furniture, Chairs, and everything belong
ing to a Furniture House in stock. He man.
ufactures his own Woven Wire Mat
tresses, in which he dehes competition;
Heavy Double Border, 10, Y and IA cables,
of strands each, in every lot He manu-
features the celebrated Atkinson Washer,
which has no Equal, only $3.50; Wringers
in stock, and all kinds repaired; charges mod
crate. He is agent for the Light-Running
New Home Sewing Machine, perfectly
simple in all its parts, with Automatic Ten
sion. Spring Tension, Shuttle, carrying a
larger Bobbin than any machine in use; run
ming easy and one third faster than its rivals.
Terms easy and cheap for cash. He has in
stock several Eight-Day Clocks, fine
Cases and excellent Works
re- UNDERTAKING A SPECIALITY.
CARRYING large amount of stock, can fill all
orders promptly. Shrouds of all descriptions
in stock. Strict attention given to Preserving
Bodies. Bodies embalmed for transportation
and satisfaction guaranteed. Give him a call
and be convinced. He will save you money.
His name is o. M. HIIESHEW.
noy29;tf Uniontown, Nd.
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DIAPER HANGING.

take pleasure in announcing to the public
that | have opened store at
No. 500 w. Baltimore St., BALTIC, Md.
in connection with my present store,
ZEIBER BUILDING, WESTMINSTER, Nd,
which will give me many advantages in my
line of business and will enable me to always
keep before my patrons the latest and most
desirable styles of WALL PAPER, WIN
DOW SHADES, &c.
In my Westminster Store will be found a
fine line of Stationery, Pictures, Oil Paint
ings, Frames, and in fact everything usually
found in first class picture store. The
Paper Hanging and Window Shade Depart
ment shall be the very best, as my Baltimore
Store will be exclusively for Fine Wall Paper,
and as soon as new style comes out it will
be forwarded to the Westminster Store.
Mr.. CHESTER G. POMEROY, who is a
most excellent workman, will be permanently
at the Westminster Store, and | will guaran-
tee all work entrusted to us will be executed
in the very best manner; and in case of a rush
we will send skilled workmen from the city,
and can safely promise to do all work pune
tualy and at prices that will defy competition.
During my absence in this city Mr.. VIM. ID.
BixIer will have charge of my store and will
gladly take orders and give all necessary in
formation | will also give my personal at
tention to all orders once a week, or oftener,
if necessary. With many thanks for past
favors. and hope to merit the same in the flu
ture. | remain yours respectfully,
sep2O j. NJ. WELLS.
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CARPETS.

In this department it is acknowledged by
everybody that we are the leading house.
The lowest prices and largest stock in the
county. Body Brussels, Tapestry, 9-Ply, ex-
ira super Ingrains, Cottage and Powered
Carpets as low as 20 cents per yard; Carlisle
Rag and Yarn Carpet, Oil Cloth and Straw
Mattings.
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DRESS GOODS.

Silks, black and cold, all prices; all shades
in surah Silks, all latest shades in Satin Ber-
bers at so cents, same goods sold elsewhere
at 10 cents; Satins, Brocades, Grenedenes,
Manchester Fancics, Henrietta Cloths, Cut
Cashmeres, Ottoman Cloths, Tricot Cloths
Alpacas, Mohairs, Mons suitngs, Double
Width Cashmere as low as 20 cents; also a
great variety of Low Priced Dress Goods; also
great variety of sateens at 129 cents.
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TWO CAR LOADS OF STOVES
GEIsELMAN g. SON, Manufa,

Y GEISELMAN & SON, Manufac-
% . turers and dealers in Furniture, Sewing
Machines, Organs, Collins and Caskets, Door
and Window Frames, &C.; Undertaking a
specially, Main street, adjoining Andrew n.
Stephan's Hardware Store, Westminster, Md.
We now wish tr inform the public that we
have a large stock of Hand Made Furniture
on hand, and are ready to eli 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 a price, considering
quality, as any other house in the county.
Caskets, Collins and Robes on hand and fur
nished at short notice, giving it personal at
tention Also, a complete stock of Frames,
Sashes and Doors at very low prices. Pianos
ranging from 1925 to 81 900, guaranteed for 5
and years. Organs from S55 up. Also,
general agents for the New American Sewing
Machine, which is selfthreading and needle
self-setting, ard the many valuable improve
ments embodied in the New American Sew
ing Machine No. T. 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
vinced for yourself Undertaking a specially.
mar85 j. GEISELMAN & SON.
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DOMEsTICs.

In this department we are the lowest priced
house in town. We sell heavy I'd. wide
sheetng Muslin at 81 CENTS Fancy Shifting
81, Ginghams at cents, Calicoes at cents,
Lawns cents.
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Our preparations for the spring and summer
of 1885 surpass all previous efforts for the
accommodation of our very large trade. just
received from New York and Philadelphia
manufacturers and headquarters piles of New
Goods at New Prices Having bought our
goods in large lots for cash, we will sell them
in MANY instances lower than the same goods
can be bought elsewhere. There being a
break in prices of Dress Goods, we can sell
these goods from to 10 cents per yard lower
than the same goods could be bought month
ago. We mean to do business; we shall always
have what the people want at the peoples
prices. Big prices will not dc in these hard
times, for no one can afford to waste their
money. 1t shall be our aim to give you every
dollars worth every time, for if there is virtue
in good goods at low prices we mean to be
masters of the situation-the live pioneers
who dive down to rock bottom. 1t will be
impossible for us to give you quotations, but
when you visit our store we will give you
prices that are stern and stubborn facts, that
will level your head on genuine bargains.
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CASSIMERES.
Lawns 3 cents

American, French and Scotch Cashmere
for mems and boys wear. In these goods
we have better and cheaper line than ever
before. Cottonades Is cents, worth 20 cents.
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NOTIONS.

English, French and German Hosiery,
spring and summer Underwear, Handker-
chiefs, Towels, Purses, Gloves, Fans, Table
Covers, Skirts, Corsets, shawls, Laces,
Ladies' Ties, Collarets, and Ladies Neckwear
of all kinds; Buttons, all colors; doz. job
lot of Hamburg Edgings will be sold at half
their value.
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ea5- Incorporated By Act Of assembly, 1868

Occupies one Of the most beautiful and
healthfull sites in the State. Receives annual
appropriation from the Legislature for the
Free Board of one student from each Sena-
toria District Provides a comfortable room
for each two students. Has full corps Of
competent instructors. Course of study ample
and thorough both in the Preparatory and
Collegiate Departments. Discipline strict,
but kind. Terms very moderate. a Schol-
arship for Three Years Tuition for 500, and
Ito students having such Scholarship Board,
Room, Washing, Fuel and Light at the rate
of $166.67 per year. Has been in successful
operation for Is years.
The Thirty Fifth Annual Session begins
September ID, 1884, and ends January both,
1855. For Catalogue, and further informa-
]. T. WARD, D. D., President,
July Westminster, Nd.
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GCHRoEDER'S IRON TONIC and
y BLOOD PURIFIER,

The only Iron medicine in which the virtue
of the iron is not destroyed by being oxydized
(rusted). Try this great Iron core; so cts.
Read what physicians of large experience, and
graduates of the Maryland University, say OF
it,
DR.. J. w. Steele, of Freedom, Carroll CO.,
Nd, has been in active practice % years,
says, that in the past four years he has pre-.
scribed Schroeder's Iron Tonic and Blood
Purifier freely in his practice, and found it
unsurpassed in anemia, general debility, IN
digestion, want of appetite, lack OF energy,
retention and non-retention of urine.
Female weakness of all kinds, impure
blood, malaria, chills and fevers, and, in fact,
all cases requiring an Iron Tonic, unhesita-
tingly recommend it as the best.
DR.. VIM. NJ. Hines, of Freedom, Carroll
county, Nd, has been practicing medicine for
So years, says: 81 have no hesitation in re-
commenting to the profession and intelligent
public Schroeder's Iron Tonic
DR.. e. f. Shorb, of Littestown, Adams
county, Pa, has practiced medicine for 38
years, and says II have been selling con-
siderable quantity of your Iron Tonic and
Blood Purifier ut my drug store, and it has
gained a good reputation as a tonic, and its
sales are increasing daily. | have also used
it in my practice in nervous debility, weak
ness, etc. with marked success, and have no
hesitancy in recommending it to the profess
sion and public
One bottle will convince you of its great
merit. At druggists and country stores.
Wholesale Depot
VIM. H. BROWN & BRO,
ian3 Baltimore, Md.
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READY-MADE CLOTHING

For mems, youths and boys wear. We
have the cheapest, nobbest and finest line
we have ever had in our store.
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HATS.

All the latest, nobbiest spring styles for
young men, old men and boys. Big line
Straw Hats, cheaper than ever before.
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EvERYBoDY KNOWS
We ARE
THELEADING HOUs E
FOR
FOOT AND HEAD WEAR,

Including all the Fashionable Styles.
Newest Goods Neatest Patternsl
and Latest Novelties in Ladies', Gents
Misses and Children's
sg SHOES AND HATS, @u
Our new Spring Styles are in, and Prices
Lower than ever. Weare emphatically head
quarters for Shoes and Hats for the spring
and summer trade.
GREAT BARGAINS IN FOOTWEAR
A complete assortment No fancy prices.
Only frst-class goods.
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Gents Furnishing Goods.

Eighmie Shirts, with fronts that do not
break or wrinkle from wear. Full line of
Spring and Summer Underwear, Fancy Ties,
Neckwear of all kinds, Collars and Cuffs.
We try to sell the best goods for the least
money.
j. t. Orndorff, orndorff Building,
WESTMINSTER, ND. apl25
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.CAMUEL R. DUVALL,
SYKESVILLE, MD.
Headquarters for Wagons, Stoves.
Ranges and Fireplace Heaters.

Ihave Just received from the Milburn Wagon
Co.. Toledo, Ohio, large consignment of
their celebrated HOLLOW AXLE FARM
WAGONS, which are considered the best and
cheapest wagon ever made and the kind every
farmer needs They are the lightest draft
farm wagon in the market, strong and dura-
BILE. | keep all sizes in stock, receive by car
load direct from the manufacturers and sell
AT BOTTOM PRICES.
ngg@ Call and examine them. You can buy
one for what it would cost to repair your old
wagon Have added
TWO CAR LOADS OF STOVES
to my stock. Among them can be found the
celebrated Farmer Girl Cook Stove, which
has given general satisfaction; the Orion and
the Ironsde Cook, Sections Grand Heaters,
Paola Revert Flue; Ranges Of all kinds. Re-
pairs always on hand. Old stoves taken in
exchange for new ones. A full and complete
stock of TINWARE. Milk Cans made to
order. Repairing done with neatness and
despatch. ROOFING and SCOUTING. All
orders by mail will receive prompt attention.
SAML. r. DUVALL, Sykesville,
nov15:tf Carroll county, Md.
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QUITS, Astonishlngly low. Only few
- left at RINKER'S.