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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
EARM AT PRIVATE SALE.

The heirs of Robert D. Gorsuch offer at
private sale, the farm on which he resided, on
the road leading from Westminster to Mount
Airy, containing
1903 ACRES OF LAND,
20 Acres in Timber; good Brick Dwell "a
ling, 10 rooms; large bank Barn; out #S5H
buildings of all kinds in good repair. One
of the best watersd farms in the county.
Terms easy. For particulars, call on. or
address 1sss t7ls- lszs4-a
SARAH A. GORSUCH,
or E. u. Gersach, Warfeldsburg, Nd.
aug 10 At fas.f q
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~ ENERAL STATEMENT
M OF
Expenditures for Carroll Co.
FOR THE
Fiscal Year Ending June 3oth, 1858.

The following will show the amount of County
taxes levied for the year 1883, at so cts.
on each 500 valuation, in the respec-
tive Districts, and the amounts
received from other sources.
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Read the following Testimonials:

Messrs. N. |. Gorsuch & Son-Gentlemen;
I used ton of your Fertilizer last fall on
my corn stalk wheat, and it made me the best
wheat had. l threshed % bushels to the
acre. ] will use four tons this fall
Yours, &C., JOHN 0. DEvRIEs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

Messrs. N. l. Gorsuch & Son-Deaf Sirs /:
4 used your Fertilizer on wheat last fall.
and threshed over 80 bushels to the acre.
will take 8 tons of it this fall. 1t made me
splendid set of grass. Very truly,
NICHOLAS d. NORRIS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
Sundry Attorneys.
Orphans, Court.

VIM Frizell, chief judge..... 1894. 90
VIM T. Smith, associate Judge. 10000
Elias Myerly, associate judge. 10000
D. FL. Hoffacker, chief fudge. .... 228.00
J. P. Summers, associate judge. 228.00
Jas. W. White, associate judge. 228.0O
Geo. NJ. Parke, register. 5000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
II IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

r IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL Remaining in the Post Office, West.
minister, Nd, August IL, 1888:
Connolly, Edwin G. Kan, Mrs. Ala
Clark, Miss NJ. V. Miller, Mr.. (engine
Dennis, Miss Carrie builder.
Hurley, Mrs. (2) Miller, Mrs.
Hites, Miss Mary Smith, I. H.
Hollock, Miss Mary Tracy, Mrs. Florence
Hunter, Miss Birdy(2) Wood, Miss Musette
Kuhn, George A. Winchester, Isaac
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
aug is JOS. B. BOYLE, P. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
TRUSTEES, SALE
II OF VERY
Valuable Mill Property,
In TaneYtown District. Carroll County. NJ,
aug1Sts

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting in equity, and passed
in cause No. 1890 equity, wherein Chas. E.
Eek and others are complainants and Ellen
c. Eek and others are defendants, the under
the premises, on
SATURDAY, 9Th OF SEPTEMBER, 1883,
at l o'clock, p. M, all that valuable mill
property and water power known as seek S
MILL" situate and being in Taneytown district,
Carroll county, and being about Al miles from
Taneytown and q miles from Mayberry, and
containing
20 ACRES AND 81 PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less. This property is improved by
large weatherboarded Mill
AH1EA-,b House, Dwelling House and
numerous outbuildings, all in
EEl44sas excellent state of repair. The
mill commands lucrative trade, and the
machinery therein is adapted to custom work,
and has an ample water power.
This mill property is located on Big Pipe
Creek, and adjoins the land of VIM. Feeser,
Frederick Bankard and Jacob Rodkey, and
is very desirable property of the kind.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the decree
are. One third of the purchase money to be
paid cash on the day OF sale or upon the rati-
fication thereof by the Court the balance in
two equal payments, of one and two years,
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers, bearing interest from the day of
sale, with approved security.
CHAS. R. MILLER, T-..
JAS. A. C. BOND, ifus'ees'
augl8 is VIM. Brown, Auct'r.
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Messrs. N. l. Gorsuch & Son-Gentlemen
i used your Fertilizer last fall and had a
splendid crop of wheat, and, what was even
better, a splendid set Of grass. Yours very
truly, WIN. II. BARNES.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

Messrs. N. /. Gorsuch & Son-Dear Sirs:
i used your S21 Fertilizer on my wheat, and
have Just harvested splendid crop. | am
very much pleased with it. Yours resp'tly,
NOAH WAREHIME.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

WINE SUNDAY SCHOOL will
wv hold its annual celebration on the 9Th
day Of September. Several speakers will be
in attendance. Music and Refreshments for
the benefit of the School. Preaching in the
evening by Rev. Mr.. Jones. All are cor
daily invited. aug is
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Amount of Levy.

Taxes on banSs and other corpo-
4,04J. Oo
Interest on taxes in hands of col
lectors. ......,..........,............ 8s9. rs
Costs in removed cases.............. 10000
Costs in criminal cases returned. 300
John W. Tracey, for support of
Charlotte Observation-Disclosures. 5000
VIM. Y. Frizzell, for support of
wife at Maryland Hospital for
the lnsane... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5000
Howard county, for half Judgment
and costs in Mathews case.. 29I. 90
Geo. w. Holmes, for taxes on per-
sonal property not assessed for
the years 1885, 1886 and 1887. 1000. 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

THE FOURTH LECTURE, in the
Il course given by the Young Peoples
Society of Sykesville M. E. Church, will be
delivered at the church by Rev. B. F. Clark.
son, on Thursday evening, August 23rd at
ing lecture 90 cents; single admission, Is
cents. Tickets for sale at the door. a lS-It
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

General expense account. ...........
Premiums allowed for prompt pay.
ment of taxes.
Insolvencies, abatementsand allow.
ance for extra assessments........
County certificates redeemed.
D
Is -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18

Messrs. N. l. Gorsuch & Son-Gents Il
used four different kinds of Fertilizer last fall,
and gave them equal chance. That which l
bought of you gave me the best satisfaction.
Yours respectfully, W. J. C. BIsH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
Che Democratic sdrueats.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

SATURDAY, AUGUST IS, 1888.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-11

ent state of Southern agriculture all
may be adopted with advantage.
We cannot help but notice the pre-
ponderance Of the answers advocating
homemade and the utilizing
ingredients at home; the universal ex-
preston of satisfaction in this system
when used; and the overwhelming
testimony in favor of it's being adopted
by all. These points will furnish food
for deep reflection by all thoughtful
and enterprising men.
There can be nc question as to the
value Of proper knowledge in reference
to using homemade compost and the
utility of saving all fertilizing ingredi
ents at hand, and that this knowledge
should primarily be secured as is
recommended by several by a good
agricultural education.
II. B. BATTLE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-11
A PROPOSITION TO PETITION
THE LEGISLATURE.

EDITOR FARMER:-At it's last meet
ing Sandy Plains Alliance, No. 922,
of Cleveland county, decided to pre-
sent to the next Legislature a petition
asking for the following legislation:
ist. That the law requiring the ap-
pointment of cotton weighers be re-
pealed, and that cotton be weighed
and branded before it leaves the gin;
the ginner to be sworn to give just
weight; and that weight to be the
selling weight.
I'd. That the law against carrying
concealed weapons be SO amended as
to make it a crime punishable by a
fine of twenty-five dollars, for each
and every offence; all such money to
be applied to keeping up the public
roads.
Sd. That habitual drunkenness be
made a crime, punishable by a fine of
ten dollars, and Imprisonment at the
discretion of the court, for every time
any such person shall curse or abuse
any member of his family, or any
other person, and if such criminal is
not able to pay the fine, he shall be
hired out to pay the fine and costs,
the fine to 60 to the public road fund.
4th. That the power of magistrates
be enlarged so that they will have
jurisdiction over all cases where deadly
weapons are used, with authority to
%empannel a jury when, in their judg-
ment, it is necessary or ~expedlent to
do so.
This Alliance most earnestly asks
all Alliance. men to cooperate in this
movement. 1t also asks The Pro
GREssIvE FARMER to publish these pro-
ceedings and send a copy Of the paper
to each Alliance in the State, and ask
them to appoint three good men to
circulate the petition and secure sigma
lures thereto and send it to the Legis-
lature by the first of February, 1889.
Let every Alliance man over twenty
one years of age sign this petition.
Fraternally.
S. O.. JONES.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-11

O a single acre, | stated in a former
article, that a peck to the plant, which
according to the figures then given,
would yield 5000 to the acre, a result
that could only be reached under the
most favorable circumstances, because
it was obvious that such a yield could
seldom or ever be obtained through
out an acre, much less throughout a
field.
In order to satisfy myself on this
point, [ inquired of Mr.. William Eller,
the experienced superintendent of the
farm on which fruits and vegetables
are raised at the cannery of J. G.
Moomaw & Co., what was the largest
crop he had ever obtained from an
acre? His reply was six hundred
and fifty bushels. At twenty cents
per bushel, the price paid by the can
merry, these would yield $3.50. Mr..
Elder, | find, prefers $500 to 1000
plants to the acre. The average here
tofore stated of $50 per acre is, | think,
near the truth. Fields of tomatoes
have been cultivated in Botetourt this
year, and it is evident that very few
acres of corn or wheat or anything
else have brought SO much money.
More could have been sold at the can
neries if more had been raised.
My statement that SO to 100, 900
a n Of tomatoes were packed in Bote-
tourt and a part of Roanoke daily for
weeks during the season was probably
received with surprise, and perhaps by
some with scepticism. 1t was based
upon a calculation: There are in Bo
tetourt and that part of Roanoke
which lies North of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad bounded by Salem
on the West, fourteen canning houses.
The new and smaller ones canned
about an average of 5000 per day,
and some of the older and larger ones
went far beyond this. One to 10, 900
and on some days $4,000 a day. Put
ting all as low as 4 200 per day gives
$4,000, and at 5000 for the average
we have 10000 cam per day.
The immense number of cases and
cans required by this business demands
the serious attention Of enterprising
capitalists. The late Mr.. J. @. Noon
aw deserving great credit for his
efforts to manufacture these articles,
and thus give employment and money
to our W people. A very large
amount is expended beyond the Dor
ders of the State that might be kept
at home. Boards ready to be made
up into boxes are bought abroad, and
cans by the hundreds of thousands.
This subject has been discussed in the
Fincastle Herald, and Mr.. Debow has
publicly signifed his readiness to take
charge of such an enterprise.-Blue
R'age, IN the Lymchburg Vargimian.
Botetourt county, Va, Oct. IL.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-11
7 AND RECIPES,

Indian meal and vinegar or lemon
juice used on the hands will heal and
soften them.
Have your shades begin below the
stained glass, so that the color will
show in the room.
Green blinds that have faded may
be made to look like new by oiling
over with a brushing of linseed oil.
10 remove tar from the hands, rub
with the outside of fresh orange or
lemon peel and wipe dry Immediately.
10 remove mildew, rub the spots
well with soft soap, then cover with a
mixture of soap and powdered chalk
and lay upon the grass.
In a severe sprain of the ankle i'm
merse the joint as soon as possible in a
pail OF hot water, and keep it there
for fifteen or twenty minutes. After
removing it keep it bandaged with hot
cloths wrung out of water.
10 take rust out of steel rub the
steel with sweet oil; in a day or two
rub with fnely-powdered unslacked
lime until the rust all disappears, then
oil again, roll in wooden and put in a
dry place, especially if it be table
cutlery.
Beefsteak Smothered in Onions
Cut six small onions quite fine and
stew them in a saucepan with a pint of
water, two unces of butter, a teaspoon
full of salt, a half teaspoonful of pep
per. Dredge in a little -four; stew
until onions are quite soft. Put your
well-brolled beefsteak into the sauce
pan and let all simmer together for
about ten minutes longer. Send to
table very hot.
Something for Lunch.-Break a
quarter Of a pound of cheese into bits
and pound with it to a smooth paste
two spoonfuls of butter, the yo1ks of
two eggs, one teaspoonful of mustard,
a very little cayenne and half a tea
spoonful of salt. Toast six slices of
bread, and, after spreading them with
the mixture, lay them in a pan and
put into a hot oven for five minutes.
Serve at ono
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-11
THE USE OF COMMERCIAL FER
'TILIZERS IN THE SOUTH.

During the meeting of the Inter
States Farmers Convention held in
Raleigh August 2lst to 23d, 1888,
among other subjects which had to be
postponed on account of lack of time,
was.a full discussion relative to the
use of commercial fertilizers. 1t was
my desire to invite a full debate on
this to US most important question,
and to secure the opinions Of the Rep
resentatives from the various States,
and the experience of their different
sections. For this purpose, thinking
that the Experiment Station would do
we'll to secure such an interchange of
thought on this vital question, and
thereby to increase the interest in
homemade fertilizers, which for such
a long time it has been urging upon
our people, [ prepared a tabulated
statement of the amount of fertilizers
used in every Southern State, includ-
ing a few Northern and Western
States for comparison. In this state
ment was included the cost of fertili-
GERS compared to the value of the land
and farm products; the average value
of each acre, with the average cost of
fertilizers applied to the acre; as we'll
as the amount of daily products of
each State and the average yield of a
mich COW in milk, butter and cheese.
With this as a basis, | desired to ask
the. following questions, and ascertain
the views and experiences of the
various delegates:
lst. Are commercial fertilizers used
to too great an extent by your people?
I'd. Does the quality of fertilizers
used depend upon the fertility of the
soil q?
Sd. Does a remedy for the too free
use of fertilizers exist? If SO, what =?
4th. Has composing been tried, and
what is the experience of your section
with homemade manures?
For unately, l think now, the bag
ging trusts and the like occupied all
d. the debating time at the disposal of
the convention. Since that time, how
ever, the question has appeared of so
much moment, that [ sent to each
delegate a statement of the data and
questions propounded and asked their
individual views on blank forms which
were mailed to them. A large num-
Der promptly replied, and [ am in.
= consequence able to lay before the
readers of The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
for their serious consideration, a sum
mary of the replies received. In this
way a larger, fuller, more representa-
tive collection of opinions have been
recorded, such as could not possibly
have been reached had. the discussion
actually taken place in the convention.
Of the replies, a total number of
154 were received; FL came from Vir-
ginia, Tennessee sent 6, North Caro-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22

hymn, and after II was sung called on hs Baptist
brother TO make the opening prayer. As the servi-
ces were being held In the Methodist church, the
Baptist minister dropped to his knees, the relig-
iCusly inclined portion Of his congregation did the
same and the prayer began. lie finally reached
the point where he began to petition the throne of
grace on behalf of our country and its leading men,
ETC., and, naturally enough, taking his political
convictions into account, he prayed that the war
might be brought to . speedy close and
that all the states might be brought back
into the Union just they were before strife
had rent the land and war had come upon
Us. just as he reached this point In his petition
old Brother Warner, who was kneeling close at his
side, Judged him rather sharply, and In a tone
heard all over the house, Aid very earnestly ::
"With the exception of slavery, Brother knight,
with the exception OF slavery" An audible litter
ran through the room, the Baptist clergyman has
tiy accepted the amendment, added petition for
the abolition of slavery and finished his prayer,
but the incident was not soon forgotten in that
town.-Ed. X. PritchdTd.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22
OUR ILL USTRATIONS

BEREFr-In picture artist depicted. with
master hand. beautiful and touching 1t needs
words explain pathos to call attention its merit
splendid specimen of the and the engravers skill
A family of children without
ers support and guardianship indeed sight to touch the
coolest IL appeals sympahies
quickens calls prompt those little
Kindness making hole world
And in the midst of and universal we'll wish
time of good words good cheer and Of bestowing gi
let forget those around W no need little help
and sympathy In illustration the artist has
very iieals of love and devotion that "ttle child
mOthe 80 She has stepped bravey into the place that the
older ned know o they look
and in whom they must trust that she is Study
this picture The lessons 1t teaches cannot fail to do you
good.
A MING FoR sURECT-Ma ximan l., one of the most dis
shed of the German EN- perors
twenty married Maria the only
child heress of Charles the Bold duke of Burgundy and
involved in with Louis NJ of France. who
attempted of her In s6 he
elected king of the Romans and the death of his father in
emperor tie died in 1873 He patron of the
In about 1897 Albert Durer the artist the father of the
German school of painting and the rince OF as his
cOuntryme call him. Munich and by
xmian appointed painter with annuity of 100
forms. here time. painted
famous picture. "a King for Subject from which
Illustration taken 1t beautiful piece of wOrk-a king
and prince OF painters the artist Durer
born Nurnberg in m His father humble piOus
goldsmith of whom the great painter tad s daily
should abound in love 20 God and
faithfully towards neghbor" Albert carefully
in his fathers trade and at the age OF fifteen exc
piece chased silver. representing the
falls Christ reference the tradition that
fell times while bearing his to Mt Calvary
early much talent drawing and
finally apprenticed HIM Michael wohlgemuth
chief Nurnberg with whom he served for three
he travelled In Germany and the We
After receiving diploma all the honors
rights obtained for his famous drawing OF
"Orpheus" Venice where he painted famous
pictures the "Martyrdom Of St. Bartholomew and adam
Eve" bought for gal
Prague Durer the inventor OF the art Of etching
He found wood engraving In its infancy and raised %
AAa all ia
bringing celors. He died.
victim oonsump tion. IN his native city In lsss.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22
Ertnen for The ATkonsar Traveller.
A SONG.
Rr CHARLES EuaExE RANKs.

q come with me to the wildwood free,
Where the south wind fetterless blows.
And the nymphs peep out with saucy pout,
Prom the tips Of the budding rose.
where the airs that play GA their sccHtss! way
Are rich with harmOnies rife.
And voices know may whisper W low
Prom the soul Of their secret life.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22
NOTHING GOING ON.

The following items from Dry Fork were con-
tributed to the county paper
Rain
River rising.
People clearing up new ground.
Eggs are scarce, but prospects are good.
Dan Boyd chopped OIL three of his toes with an
axe day before yesterday.
Uncle Billy Marsh has the thanks of We CORES.
pondent for a mess OF squirrels
Old Bob Malone Is dead.
Bill Potts killed q wolf last Sunday.
Alb Firestone Is liar
Nat Peel and Joe Green had fight Wednesday.
Nat is dead.
Bob Parker was drunk Saturday.
Miss Bette Sawyer is the best looking girl in the
neighborhood. She has promised to knit we cor
respondent pair of socks.
John Blue Is dead.
Revival going on at Shorts meeting house.
Sandy Scroggins fell in the creek Monday and
was drowned.
News Is scarce.
Frolic at Jim May berry's Tuesday. Somebody
shot Jim and hurt him nightly.
Ned Doyle killed his uncle Pete Brszentine, day
before yesterday.
Nothing of interest is going in neighbor-
hood
Sam Myers shot Jesse Jones Sunday. The boys
lynched Sam.
Our neighbOrhood hasn't been 50 quiet in six
months.
lobe Spencer set fire to old Biddle's house one
night Last week. Biddle shot him.
The boys expect a lively season this winter.
Old BOylston Is dead.
Bill Sewer got drunk Sunday and shot bis COW.
Everything is quiet.
Good time coming Christmas.
oliver Smith is liar.
Dan Pelt is no more. A wild hog settled him.
Protracted meeting will begin at Martson's next
Sunday We've got new preacher. His name is
Wilson, and he whipped Tad Bullock, Friday. He
is popular withIour people. and will, we think, do
great work for the church.
Old Mrs. Rolston grabbed up some hot water the
other day and scalded Sim Bumpus.
Our neghborhood is threatened with hog
cholera.
Mage Brown fell off his horse Saturday and split
his head open. He's dead.
Mike Brady has got new suit of clothes
John Filpot killed Jack Walton day before yes
terday.
Sorry have no news If anything happens
will let you know.
A needy tramp-walking home for lack of car
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22
DEEPLY INJURED.

An old negro stood near the roadside, leaning, In
deeply thoughtful manner, against q tree.
white man, whose attention was attracted by the
old fellows Borrowing appearance, stopped and
inquired the cause Of his seeming trouble.
SER kiamity has fell on de ole mans househoP,
sab"
al am very sorry. /"
"YAs, sab, so's l."
"Wife dead?D
"No, sah.D
"Son?n
"Non
Daughter, then, suppose"
"NO, sab. Dogs dead"
"Whatl Is that such a calamty2"
The old negro gazed half contemptuously at
the white "You didn' know dat animal
like did, sab He was almos' de sport o. my
family, sab. Wheneber dar wuz any hog meat
hangin' 'roun' in de neighborhood he knowed whar
1t wuz an he'd 20 an git it. Ketch chickens, he
would, too. Hadenter bin fur him | couldenter
preached ter deze yere niggers.fur ha'f price, Had
sense, dat dog did lie neber 'sturbed 1igious wus-
ship by barkin'. Wen he'd come home wild er
Pint o. meat he'd tuck outen somebody's smoke
house he wouldn' rush right in eff we wuz holdin'
pra'rs, but would wait till we got through. He
saved me er mighty heap o. trouble, sab, he did"
"What was the matter with him when he died?"
"Nothin' de matter wild him den sab, 'cept dat
he wuz dead. 1t wuz to- he died dat suthn' allied
him. Trifin' scounul ober yere in de bottoms
pizened him. Come put some stricknine on er ham
an put It in de smoke mouse right In dat dogs
way. Wall, sab, de dog foun' de meat an tuck it
in his mouf an come on home wild it, but time he
got dar he was powerful sick, an l sorter
cto1 ~ \ lnB IL w Hat
man mouter pizened my whole family, actin dater
way. Oar oughter be er law in dis yere neighbor-
hood agin man projickin' dat way"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-12-22

A needy tramp-walking home for lack of car
fare.-Ltfe..