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The Iron Crown.

The iron crown of Lombardy is kept in
the Cathedral of Mona, near Milan. For
merly the German kaiser was crowned three
times. First lie received the silver crown
of Germany at Aachen by the tomb of
Charlemagne then the iron crown at Mi
Ian, and last, the golden crown at Rome,
conferred by the Pope; but the iron crown
was the most venerable and valued of them
all. For 1900 years this crown has held
the foremost place among the diadems of
Europe 1t was made in the sixth century
by some goldsmiths of Rome, and was sent
by Pope Gregory the Great to Queen
Theodolinda when she freed Lombardy
from the Arian heresy. 1t is broad fiat
ring of gold adorned with enamelled flowers
and gems, consisting of rough, uncut eme-
raids, ,sapphires and rubies as they come from
the mines. Inside this circle of gold and
Jewels is thin band of iron, from which
the crown takes its name, and this iron,
tradition asserts, is one of the nails from
the true cross, hammered into a ring.
Long and wordy battles have been fought
by antiquaries on this point, but those who
deny its authenticity bring weighty argu-
ments to support their views. Still, the
tradition has survived, and the crown is
still called 'the holy nall 1t was assum-
ed by Charlemagne and long line of Ger
man emperors, ending with Charles V.
The last sovereign who wore it was Ma
poleon l. In May, 1906, he assembled at
Milan the dignitaries of the Empire, and
in their presence he placed the crown upon
his head, repeating the motto of the crown:
"God has given it to me woe to him who
touches it. In 1859 the Aus.rians took
it with them to Mantua, and then to Wen
na 1t remained there until 1866, when
it was returned to the Cathedral of Monza,
where it remains with the other treasures
of the queen to whom it was originally
given.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
CCHROEDER'S IRON TONIC and
- BLOOD PURIFIER,

. The only Iron medicine in which the virtue
of the iron is not destroyed by being oxydized
{rusted). Try this great Iron cure; 30 cts.
Read what physicians of large experience, and
graduates Of the Maryland University, say of
it:-
DR.. J. w. Steele, of Freedom, Carroll CO., !,
Md. has been in active practice % years,
saws, that in the past four years he has pre-.
scribed Schroeder's Iron Tonic and Blood
Purifier freely in his practice, and found 1t
unsurpassed In aRemia, general debility, ln-
digestion, want of appetite, lack of energy,
retention and non-retention of urine.
Female weakness of all kinds, impure
blood, malaria, chilIs and fevers, and, in fact,
all cases requiring an Iron Tonic, unhesita-
tingly recommend it as the best.
DR.. VIM. M. Hines, of Freedom, Carroll
county, Md, has been practicing medicine Tor
38 years, says II have no hesitation in re-
commencing to the profession and intelligent
public Schroeders Iron Tonic.
DR.. E. +. Shorb, of Littlestown, Adams
county, Pa, has practiced medicine for 80
years, and says: II have been selling con.
siderable quantity of your Iron Tonic and
Blood Purifier at my drug store, and 1t has
gained good reputation as 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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stimulants in Arctic Regions.

Lieutenant Greely remarked that breath
ing air of such intense coldness had some
thing of the effect produced by breathing
pure oxygen; as for pulmonary troubles he
heard no complaint of them while the party
was at Fort Conger, in Lady Franklin Bay,
at latitude of 82.8, where the first two
years were spent; even simple catarrhs were
unknown, the only thing from which the
men suffered being occasional rheumatisms
and stiffness of muscles and joints. The
party had ferocious appetites during all OF
this long sojourn in the north, each man
eating with relish three meals of animal
food and two lunches every day, and crav-
ing fat, though not to the extent which
some Arctic travellers report. Not even
when the thermometer registered 600 below
zero did these men indulge in crude blub-
Der or tallow candles, which tradition has
designated as the customary food of Arctic
voyagers; nor was even pemmican regarded
as a rare and dainty dish by them. Canned
meats, of which they had an abundance
during the first two years, and steak or
ragout from the warus, seal or Polar bear
were priced as the essential conditions OF
well-being, As for spirituous liquors, they
were used with great moderation and doled
out to the members of the expedition as
occasion seemed to demand, and only when
some unusual exertion or exposure brought
some extraordinary fatigue or prostration;
as means to fortify the system against cold
or brace il mn for forced marches, whiskey,
rum and other alcoholic stimulants were
regarded as of little beneft.-Meclicat Re
cnrn
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A Receipt for Cooking Husbands.

From the Baltimore Sun, Jan. 23.
Miss Carson said at the cooking school
Yesterday that Baltimore lady had written
recipe for Cooking husbands so as to
make them tender and good" 1t is as
follows "a good many husbands are ut
terly spoiled by mismanagement. Some
women 90 about it as if their husbands
were bladders, and blow them up. Others
keep them constantly in hot water; others
let them freeze by their carelessness and
Indifference Some keep them in stew
by irritating ways and words. Others roast
them. Some keep them in pickle all their
lives. 1t cannot be supposed that any hus-
band will be tender and good managed in
this way, but they are really delicious when
properly treated. La selecting your hus-
band you should not be guided by the sill
very appearance, as in buying mackerel,
nor by the golden tint, as if you wanted
salmon. Be sure to select him yourself, as
tastes differ. Do not go to market for him,
as the best are always brought to your door.
1t is far better to have none unless you
will patiently learn how to cook him. A
preserving kettle of the finest porcelain is
best, but if you should have nothing but
an earthenware pipkin, it will do with care.
See that the linen in which you wrap him
is nicely washed and mended with the re-
quired number of buttons and strings
tightly sewed on. Tie him in the kettle
by strong silk cord called comfort, as the
one called duty is apt to be weak. They
are apt to fly out of the kettle and be
burned and crusty on the edges, since, like
crabs and Holsters, you have to cook them
while alive. Make c!elr steady fire out
of love, neatness and cheerfulness Set
him as near this as seems to agree with
him. If he sputters and fzzes, do not be
anxious; some husbands do this till they are
quite DONE Add little sugar in the form
of what confectioners call kisses; put no
vinegar or pepper on any account. A little
spice improves them, but it must be used
with judgment Do not stick any sharp
instrument into him to see if he is becom-
ing tender. Stir him gently watching the
while lest he lie too fat and close to the
kettle and SO become useless. You cannot
fail to know when he is done. If thus
treated you will find him very digestible,
agreeing nicely with you and the children,
and he will keep as long as you want, un-
less you become careless and set him in too
cold place.
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-
By virtue of two writs of feri facias, issued
out of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
MARYLAND, one at the suit of John F. Ham
mond, one at the suit of Benjamin F. Stewart,
against the goods and chattels, lands and ten
ements of John I. Ingles, and to me directed,
/ have seized and taken in execution all the
right, title, claim, interest and estate, at law
and in equity of the said John I. Ingles, in
and to the following property, viz All those
contiguous parts of tracts of land called ''Dod-
sons Trust, Lawrence's Pleasant Vallies,
and stEpington's Forrest situated in Carroll
county, State of Maryland. being Lot No. l
in the division of the lands of the late Hanson
T. Ingles, containing 15a Acres and II square
perches of land, more or less, and is the same
property conveyed to the said John I. Ingles,
by Julia A. Ingles and David E. Stem, Trus-
tees, by their deed, bearing date September
10Th, 1882, and recorded among the Land
Records of Carroll county, in Liber F., L. s.
No. 81, Folio 504, &c.
| hereby give notice that on
Saturday, the @1st day Of February, 1885,
at l O. clock, P. NJ, at the Court House door
in the city of Westminster, in Carroll county,
Maryland, will offer the above property, so
seized and taken in execution, at Public Sale,
to the highest bidder, for cash.
GEORGE A. SHOWER,
ian 31-ts Sheriff.
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FAULT FINDING.-You have all heard
the story of the painter of olden time who
exposed his picture to the public criticism,
and put a paint brush handy that anybody
might paint out any particular feature he
did not approve. OF course the stupid
man soon found out that everybody had
some fault to find, and his picture was to-
tally obliterated just as it was with that
artists picture, so it is with the life-work
of the majority. Somebody will be pretty
sure to take crooked and distorted view
of our characters and doings, however mer-
itorious they may be. Some will do this
wilfully and maliciously, others through
misunderstanding.
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AOthral
CREEPING UP THE STAIRS.

In the softly falling twilight
OF weary, weary day,
With quiet step entered
Where the children were at play;
was brooding DER some trouble
Which had met me unawares,
When little voice came ringing,
"Me is creepin up the stairs"
All. it touched the tenderest heart-strings
With breath and force divine,
And such melodies awakened
As no wording can define
And turned to see our darling
All forgetful of my cares,
When saw the little creature
Slowly creeping up the stairs.
Step by step she bravely clambered
On her little hands and knees,
Keeping up constant chattering,
Like a magpie in the trees.
Till at last she reached the topmost,
When DER all her worlds affairs
She delighted stood a victor
After creeping up the stairs.
Painting heart behold an image
OF mans brief and struggling life,
Whose best prizes must be captured
With noble, earnest strife;
Onward, upward reaching ever,
Bending to the weight of cares,
Hoping, fearing, still expecting,
We go creeping up the stairs
On their steps may be no carpet,
By their side may be no rail-
Hands and knees may often pain US,
And the heart may almost fail.
Still above there is the glory,
Which no sinfulness impairs,
With its rest and joys forever.
After creeping up the stairs.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Il
The undersigned having settled in the Or
phan's Court Of Carroll County, an account
of the personal estate of Joshua w. Sellman,
late of said county, deceased, and ascertained
the balance in her hands for distribution ac-
cording to law among the creditors of said
deceased, hereby gives notice to said credi-
tors to file their claims against said deceased,
legally authenticated with the Register of
Wills for Carroll County, on or before the
10th day of February 1885, preparatory to a
distribution of the assets of said personal es-
tate, to be made amongst said creditors under
the direction of the Orphans Court of Car
roll County on the oath day of February, 1885.
After the final ratification of said distribu-
ton by the Orphans Court aforesaid, the un-
dersigned will be prepared TO pay to each of
said creditors their respective dividends ac-
cording to said distribution.
ELIZA J. SELLMAN,
jan 24:4t Administrative.
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A Horse-Charming Vehicle.


The appeal, of Carson, New, describes
a road cart which it says Mr.. Torreyson,
blacksmith, of that city, has on exhibition:
1t has four high wheels and the place be-
tween them arched, so that the horse is
hitched under the wagon between the
wheels, his head projecting little beyond
the front wheels and his tail just barely
touching the hind wheels. The driver sits
lust over the horses neck, and the others
in the wagon face outward on each side.
The horse is so fastened that the pulling is
distributed over his body and does not all
come on his neck and shoulders. In this
position he is greatly protected from the
sun and storm, and thereby enabled to
make long journeys with less fatigue But
the principal part of the invention lies in a
belly-band about feur feet wide passing
under the horse When you reach the
top of long hill, down which horse
would have to go slowl y as he held back
the load, you simply turn crank and 1t
lifts the horse off his feet several inches
from the ground and the vehicle then runs
down the hill of its own momentum. 1t
is provided with steering apparatus and
a brake, that the vehicle may be steered
and its velocity regulated.
Several times during the day the tired
horse has chance to ride and is very much
rested. Also when the horse attempts to
run away, you wind up the crank and he
is lifted off the ground perfectly helpless.
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happened in the neighborhood of Mount
Sinai in Edom, and when the Crusaders
entered that country at the beginning of
the Twelfth century the great chasm of Six,
which enters Petra from the east, was point
ed out as the rock riven by the wand Of
Moses. Mount Hor was declared to be
Mount Sinai, and ALA, the modern Akaba
was declared to be the Elm of the Book
of Exodus, noted for its wells and palm
trees.-L London Post
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A DESIRABLE TOWN PROP
N ERTY AT PRIVATE SALE.


The subscriber offers at Private Sale the
property upon which he now resides, situated
on the corner of Green and Sycamore streets,
Westminster, Nd, Immediately opposite the
residence of Col VIM. A. McKellip, con-
tanning 8 Lots, fronting 15s feet on Green
street and running back 1913 feet on Sycamore
street to an alley There is also an alley on
the West side Of the property. tits improved
by comfortable and well ar 1MsOO
ranged Dwelling with 8 rooms, IT. M -
Kitchen and Pantry on the first mn IL. q
floor, and chambers and bath -
room on second floor. There is also double
porches, closets, &c. Brick walks to pump,
barn and to the street; cistern at the kitchen
door. excellent well of water, brick smoke
house, bank barn 40x40 feet, with carriage
house attached, also new corn and hog houses;
all buildings in good repair and the property
under good fencing. There is an abundance
of choice fruit, ornamental trees and shrub
berry, and a number of large and handsome
shade trees, making it very desirable and
attractive home in summer. This property
will be sold at very reasonable price and on
easy terms For further information apply to
the undersigned, or to DR.. j. w. Herring, at
the Union National Bank.
L. C. TRUMBO.
Westminster, Jan. 18th, 1885-tf
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Gam | really as
he asked, presently.

The latest sensation in Georgia is over
the discovery of tree, each limb of which,
according to the jackson Herald, has cot
ton bolts thickly stuck on it, in which is
hidden away the finest kind of cotton, equal
in quality to any every raised in the South.
The tree was discovered by number OF
negroes who were clearing up field IN
Clarkesboro district, Jackson county. 1t
is about fifteen feet high and nine inches
in diameter, the limbs commencing at a
distance of five feet from the ground.
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YyRUsTEFs SALE
"A OLA
LUABL LIE FAR r M ,
In Myers district, in the immediate vicinity
Of Union Mills, Carroll county, Md.


By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court OF
Equity, passed on the 18th day of January,
A. d. 1885, in a cause in said Court, wherein
Joseph Bankert and others are complainants,
and Josiah Bankert is defendant, being 2279
Equity. the undersigned, as trustee appointed
by said decree, will offer at public sale, on
the premises, within quarter Of a mile of
Union Mills, on the county road leading from
said village past VOLTS mill and David ..
Earhart's factory, on
Saturday, aSth day Of February, A. d. 1885,
at / o'clock, p. M, the following valuable
real estate, to wit All those tracts or par.
GELS of land which Isaac Bankert, late of
Carroll county, died seized and possessed of
at the time Of his death, being part of tract
or parcel of land called ''Hill Spring" apart
called sCaroline" and part or parcel of
land called Addition to Caroline" lying
contiguous to each other and situated in the
county aforesaid, containing
III ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
of which about 25 acres are heavily timbered,
as will more fully appear by the plat and
certificate marked Exhibit A. and filed in
the above entitled cause. The improvements
&M-0 consist of comfortable Log
zMSxl Dwelling House, tenant house,
aa1 hi : log barn, carpenter shop, smoke
l'zl=s4;=-:;--i9 house, dairy and other neces-
sary outbuildings. There is a never-failing
spring of excellent water convenient to the
dwelling house, and also a like good spring
near the tenant house. There is an abun-
dance of fruit of various kinds, with young
and thriving orchard in full bearing condi-
ton. The land is well watered, Pipe Creek
running through it, and the whole is in high
state of cultivation and under good fencing.
There is a limekiln on the farm, situated on
the turnpike leading from Westminster to
Littlestown, and the land runs up to and
across said turnpike.
The proximity of this propertyto the thrlv-
ing village of Union Mills, its convenience to
churches, schools, postofices, and fronting,
as it does, on the turnpike, makes it one OF
the most desirable farms offered at public
sale in that vicinity for long time, and is
we'll worthy the attention of purchasers.
For further particulars call upon J. VIM.
Earhart, Esq, residing at Union Mills, or
call upon or address the undersigned trustee,
at Westminster, Md.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third part of the
purchase money to be paid on the day of sale
or upon the ratification thereof by the Court;
balance in one and two years from the day of
sale; the credit payments to be secured to the
satisfaction of the trustee, and bearing inter-
est from the day of sale.
VIM. A. McKELLIP, Trustee.
McKellip & Clabaugh, Solicitors.
jan3l:ts Jacob B. Earhart, Auct'r.
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OUR LIQUORS

are the finest and best ever offered in this city,
and for medicinal or family use are unsur-
passed. Sole agents for the well known Welty
Whiskey.
Ale, Porter and Beer, by the bottle OF
barrel.
Sole agents for Briggs Bros. world-re-
nouned Garden and Fower Seeds.
The highest market price paid for Country
Produce.
feb q, 1879 HAINES u co.
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Too often we demand more affection
than we give, more than we deserve, more
than is possible for us to receive. We do
not make allowance for differences of tenn
perament, differences of taste, differences
of attraction. In the domain of affection,
if nowhere else, there must be absolute lib
erty. The slightest tyranny, even that OF
expectation, is fatal to the life Of love- and
her richest treasures will be showered upon
those who are generous enough to give lib
arally, asking for nothing again.
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THE BONE INDUSTRY of the country is

THE BONE INDUSTRY of the country is
an important one. The four feet Of an
ordinary OK will make a pint of neatsfoot
oil. Not bone of any animal is thrown
away. Many cattle shin bones are shipped
to Europe for the making of knife handles,
where they bring $40 per ton. The thigh
bones are the most valuable, being worth $50
per ton for cutting into toothbrush handles.
The fore-leg bones are worth $50 per ton,
and are made into collar buttons, parasol
handles and jewelry, though sheep legs are
the staple for parasol handles. The water
in which the bones are boiled is reduced to
glue, the dust which comes from saving the
bones is fed to cattle and poultry, and all
bones that cannot be used as noted, or for
bone black used in refining the sugar we
eat, are made into fertilizers and made to
help enrich the soil As regards waste, it
is the story of the pig. Nothing is lost
except the squeal.
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T eETsET,MAN g. SON Manufa

T GEISELMAN & SON, Manufac-
e. 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 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 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 complete stock of Frames,
Sashes and Doors at very low prices. Pianos
ranging from $225 to 81 900, guaranteed for 5
and 6 years. Organs from $55 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. Z, 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 a specially.
jana, 1y J. GEISELMAN & SON.
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.jan3
HA1NEs g. Co,
wholesale and Retail Grocers,

I'll 1aA1N liz o 1~F'3
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
Respectfully call attention to their large
stock Of Groceries, &C., at their Store, few
doors east of the Railroad Depot, Westmin-
ster, Md.
Our facilities are such as to enable us to
offer great inducements in prices, as we pur-
chase for Cash and sell at Short Profits. Our
stock consists of
Choice Flour, Groceries, Queens
ware, Stoneware, Glassware,
Willow Ware, Woodenware, Fine
Cutlery, Fish, Bacon, Lard,
Salt, &C., &c. "a
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In the United States there are 32
Washingtons, 20 Bridgeports, 10 Londons,
IS Buffaloes, 19 Newarks, Z Brooklyns,
II Clevelands, II Rochesters, g Hartfords,
Is Louisvilles, 13 Bostons, 13 Pittsburgs,
II St. Pauls, 9 Romes,, 8 Cincinnatis, 8
Philadelphias, Z Detroits, 6 Chicagos, 8
Milwaukees, 5 st. Louises, 4 Baltimores,
Franklins and 4 New Yorks.
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In parts of France it is not an uncom-
mon occurrence for entire wedding outfits,
including the bridal toilettes, to be hired,
many firms making speciality of letting
out such articles.
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The yearly consumption of meats in the
United States per capita is 12O pounds; IN
England, 104 pounds; France, "a pounds;
Germany, SO pounds.
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CIGARS, TOBACCO,
SMOKERS SUPPLIES,
CHANGE OF PROPRIETORsHIP.

Having bought out the stock of L. c. Trum-
ho, on Main street, near Court, have re-
arranged the store and increased the stock.
Patrons will find at all times Cigars of all
kinds, the various brands of Tobacco, Snuff,
Pipes, &C., &c. Persons in need of anything
in my line will find a fine stock
JOS. P. ALLGIRE.
nov lily Westminster, Md.