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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
Our line Of
GENTS FURNISHINGS

Cannot be surpassed outside Of the city. We
have the finest line Of Fancy Wool Shirts ever
seen in this city. Have just received some Of
the most beautiful styles. Our line of White
Shirts will compare with any in the state, and
at bottom prices. Ask for the Scratch Pocket,
as we are sole agents for il. twill make you
happy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
s. KAHN. SONS & CO.,
IL E. MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER,
MARYLAND.

On account of tearing down of the main
part of our Baltimore Store we have received
large part of the surplus stock, and to move
it in a hurry we are compelled to make these
ridiculous low prices. This cut goes through
every department. Bear in mind that we offer
nothing but new Stylish and Serviceable
Goods.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
We start the ball rolling with so
pieces of Extra Fine Dress Cling
ham in superb variety Of style,
regular price 123c. choice
at ~ cents.

40 pieces Challies, French designs, such
STYLES can not be seen anywhere, special price
cents.
10 pieces black and white check Zephyrs,
color guaranteed fast, price 12ac. would be
cheap at IS cts. -Four different Plaids.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

Tell woman that she looks fresh aud
she will smile all over. Tell man the
same thing and if he doesn't kick you it is
either because he has corns or darsen't.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
ouRGLovE DEPARTMENT

Surpasses any other house in the county
Wedding outfits can be furnished at short
notice; colors to match, sizes, dc.
Gents Jewelry a Speciality.
We mean business. Call and see us and be
made happy. ,
mr3O If Westminster Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
Plain and Figured Seteens in all
colors and Styles at low prices.

200 Dress Patterns good quality, figured
Lawn at 3ac regular price 81 cts.
bales, full yard wide, extra heavy un-
bIeached Muslin, special price cts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

$50 you really go to- morrow said Gus,
as he and his friend sat smoking, the last
evening of Mr. Nugents holiday. "We
shall miss you very much, old fellow, but
you must come again.
Il should ike it above everything, was
Mr.. Nugent's answer "If | can get away
for few days in the winter will you have
me?"
"Shall be delighted; come as soon as you
can, and stay as long as you can. Onething
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
40 Dozen Mems Striped Flannel
Shirts at sec worth so cts.

Is dozen uulaundred Shirts, reinforced
linen bosOms, double back, Dwight Anchor
Muslin at Ale, worth IS cts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
8 Pieces White Pique or Welt, good
quality, at 10 cents.

India Linen, Victoria Lawn, Plaid Nan
sock, Embroideries and Fiouncings all equal
ly reduced.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
Ask tO Zee our Sc cent Corset:

50 pieces White Mattings slightly damaged
at cents, worth fully Is cents
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
Agents for the Butteriok's Patterns

A visi. 70 our Establishment during this
S. KANN, SONS & CO..
IL E. Main ST., Westminster, Nd.
Near Railroad.
Our Store will close during the months OF
Jsly and August at 7 O'Clock p. m, except
s~1nrday. jHne29 #
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

He has some ideas, but they are mainly
practical, said Agnes. "He is an excel
lent landlord, besides being dear, good
boy, but he certainly is not brilliant. y
''How does he come to reign all alone in
this forlorn way?" inquired Florrie. HAS
he no belongings ?"
"None to speak of. His mother died
when he was baby, his father three years
ago. l think mamma looked after him
more than any one else, though he has
some aunts and cousins. He and | are
Just like brother and sister.
THAT must be rather pleasant, as you
have no proper brother. Why, surely, that
is he coming up the lane? And there is
some one with him. Fancy finding two
young men in country village like this =
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
THR NEW SURVEY WILL BE
j. MADE,
THE ROAD MUST COME, AND WE ARE
READY FOR THE SPRING OF
1889.
Aud certainly have the
FINEST LINE OFSUITINGS,

FIN EST LIN OF SO1IlNGoS
Both foreign and domestic, ever offered IA
this city or county. Our customers can rest
assured that they will have chance to see
the latest
NOVELTIES IN SUITINGS,
And can have them made up in the latest
styles and at bottom figures.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

0HoIcE FAMILY GROCERIES.
Having rented the store lately occupied by
H. Haines 4 Co., shall keep in stock at all
times full line of
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
at prices as low as any dealer in the city.
FINE WINES and LIQUORS
for family use a specially.
Highest prices paid for Bacon, Lard, and
all kinds of country produce.
JOHN w. NELSON,
No. Is East Main street, near Depot,
June Is Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

Our NeckWear Department
Lays over the deck. We have gotten the
second invoice this spring, aud the styles are
beautiful.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

Also q Great Reduction in
Carpets and Oil Cloths.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

A large part of the Stock in Baltimore
store being notions, they send us over half
this department, % IL you are in need OF any
Of this class Of goods don't fail TO visit as
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10
CPECIAL SALE
SUMMER GOODS

SUMMER GOODS
s. KANN, SONS & CO.,
lie. MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER
MARYLAND.
On account of tearing down of the main
mart of our Baltimore Store we have received q
large part of the surplus stock, and to move
It in hurry we are compelled to make these
ridiculous low prices This cut goes through
every department. Bear in mind that we offer
nothing but new Stylish and Serviceable
Goods.
We start the ball rolling with so
pieces of Extra Fine Dress Cling
ham in superb variety of style,
regular price 12ac. choice
at ~ cents.
40 pieces Challies, French designs, such
styles can not be seen anywhere, special pree
u cents.
10 pieces black and white check Zephyrs,
color guaranteed fast, price 12Ac. would be
cheap at IS cts. Four different Plaids
1z:s rso%oaos - oil
coIors and Styles at low prices.
200 Dress Patterns good quality, figured
Lawn at 83c regular price 81 cts.
s bales, full yard wide, extra heavy IN
bleached Muslin, special price cts.
ePieces White Pique or Welt, good
quality, at 10 cents.
India Linen, Victoria Lawn, Plaid Nan
sock, Embr0ideries and Fiouncings all equal
~ reduced.
40 Dozen Mems Striped Flannel
Shirts at sec worth so cts.
25 dozen uulaundred Shirts, reinforced
linen bosoms, double back, Dwight Anchor
Muslin at Ale, worth IS cts.
Ask to see our SO cent Corset.
80 pieces White Mattings slightly damaged
at cents, worth fully Is cents.
Also q Great Reduction in
Carpets and Oil Cloths.
so Gold Tip sun Umbrellas 90 inch,
good quality; this small lot at
96 cents.
A large part of the Stock in Baltimore
store being notions, they send us over half
tAis department, 90 IL you are in need Of any
Of this class Of goods don't fail to visit US.
Agents for the Butterick's Patterns.
A visit 70 our Establishment during this
S. KANN. SONS { CO.:
lie. Main St, Westminster, Nd.
Near Railroad.
Our Store will close during the months Of
Jelly and August at o'clock p. m, except
saEnrday- Jnnezs u
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-10

so Gold Tip Sun Umbrellas 20 inch,
good quality; this small lot at
98 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
AngrY Rumble Bees.

Edward Faubel of Jacksonville, Sullivan County, knows, by sorry ex- perience, how poisonous the sting of a bee sometimes is, for he came very near dying few days ago from the effects of several stings which he re- ceived from bees, whose nest he had disturbed. He was moving in field on his fathers farm Friday, the 9th inst, when he happened to run his scythe into a humble bees nest, and in an instant the angry bees were swarming about his head, and before he could escape from them they had stung him several times about the head and face and on the neck. Almost instantly the parts in which the stings had been inflicted began to swell, and the swelling soon became so bad that his face was unrecognizable, and his throat so enormously large that his windpipe was almost closed up, and it was with great difficulty that he breathed at all. A physician was summoned with all speed, and when he arrived he found the young man almost sufocated. Remedies to neu- tralize tho effects of the poison ill the young mans system were at once ad- ministered and he was soon better and is now thought to be out of danger.- Kingston Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
A Kings Joke.

A Swedish statesman recently in- weighed most eloquently in Parliament against oleomargarine. Next evening he was invited to dine with the King, who loves a joke. There was only oleomargarine on the royal table, and the statesman liberally partook thereof. At the close of the meal the King asked him: "Well, sir, how do you like our butter!" "It is excellent" ;" replied the statesman; "the contrast between it and artificial butter is very marked" '.But," said the King, ssthat is artificial butter!" The other guests roared with laughter, but the ''old par liamentary hand" returned, quick as a flash: 'Your Majesty, if one can be deceived so easily, there is all the more need of strict laws against bogus goods!"
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
A Difficulty About Witnesses.

"Mr. Smith," said the electric light manager to his foreman, "we want some men to testify to the absolute harmlessness of the electric liz ght cur- rent as used by us. You might send Roberts"
 Foreman-|'He was killed while fix ing wire last night, sir!'
 "Well, Jackson will do then"
 "He accidentally grounded wrong wire last week, and is scarcely expect ed to live, sir.''
 ''Such awkwardness! Send Will iams.''
 "Sorry, sir, but he was paralyzed while fixing an electric lamp on Thurs day."
 "Really. It's most annoying. Elm ploy some new men at once and send them to testify to the committee before they have time to get themselves killed. ."-New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
Ten Health Commandments.

1. Thou shalt have no other food than at meal time.
 2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any pies or put into pastry the likeness of anything that is in the heavens above or in the waters under the earth. Thou shalt not fall to eating it, nor trying to digest it. For the dyspepsia will be vistsed upon the children to the third and fourth gen. eration of them that eat pie; and long life and vigor upon those that live prudently and keep the laws of health.
 3. Remember thy bread to bake it we'll; for he will not be kept sound who eateth his bread as dough.
 4. Thou shalt not indulge sorrow or borrow anxiety in vain.
 5. Six days shalt thou wash and keep myself clean, and the seventh thou shalt take a great bath, thou and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, and the stranger that is within thy gates. Forin six days man sweats and gathers filth and bacteria enough for disease; wherefore the Lord has blessed the bath-tub and hallowed it.
 6. Remember thy sitting room and bed chamber to keep them ventilated, that thy days may be longin the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
 7. Thou shalt not eat hot biscuit.
 8. Thou shalt not eat thy meat fried.
 9. Thou shalt not swallow thy food unchewed, or highly spiced, or just before hard work, or just after it.
 10. Thou shalt not keep late hours in thy neighbours house, nor with thy neighbours wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his cards, nor his glass, nor with anything that is thy neighbours.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
A Fat Man and Sensible Horse.

There was an unfortunate charger whose duty it was to carry an ex- tremely fat and heavy Indian general. Feeling that this task was more than could be reasonably required of him, the intelligent animal invariably lay down and refused to get up whenever the general tried to mount him, and so far gained his object that his owner sold him to young officer who was going to distant station up country. Two years afterwards the general went to inspect some frontier cantonments and as he travelled to his destination in palanquin, was obliged to borrow a charger for the purpose of the in spection. There was some difficulty in finding one up to his weight. At length an officer resigned powerful horse for the occasion, which was brought out, duly caparisoned, in front of the line.
 The general came forth from the tent and proceeded to mount, but the instant the horse saw him advance he threw himself flat on the sand, and neither blows nor entreaties could in duce him to rise. It was the general $ old charger, who from the moment of quitting his service had never prac- tised the artifice until this second meet ing. The general, who was an ex- tremely good-humored man, joined heartily in the universal shout that ran through the whole line on witnessing this ludicrous affair.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
GLOOM DISPELLERS.

An Allegheny clergyman who re- gently had an addition to his family in the shape of a brand-new boy, inform ed his other two sons of the event and asked for suggestions for the new comer's name.
 'Let's call him David," said one, who knew that Bible name only would be accepted.
 'No," demured the younger brother, ''let's name him Goliath"
 "Why do you want him named Goliath?" asked the father.
 "Oh, cause we could call him 'Golly' for short, and thatd be such nice easy name.-Pitisburg Chronicle.
 Little Johnnie approached his mother as she was laying away pan of fresh- made doughnuts.
 "Mother, say mother!'
 "What is it, my son?"
 "Why don't you talk some, mother?'
 "What do you want me to say John nie?"
 "Well, you might say, Johnnie, don't you want a doughnut?"- delphia Press.
 A mother on Delaware avenue was giving her son, a boy of seven years, some Bible instruction. She was tell ing him the story of Adams fall. Hav- ing narrated the tale of the apple and what mischief it did, the mother asked: ''Now don't you think Adam did very wrong to eat the apple?' The little fellow thought moment and then an- swered: ''Mamma, would it have been polite to refuse the apple when the lady offered it to him? ?"-Buffalo Courier. A little girl who had the scarlet fever was told that the disease would have to peel off. 'But if peel off," she said, 'what will hold me together?"-Little People.
 A Saco three-year-old's express wag- on was found broken by one of his parents the other day, whereupon this dialogue followed:
 "Who broke it, Phil?"
 'I don't know"
 "Why, Phil, how could it have been broken without your knowing?'
 "I don't know. l des bod did it." -Biddeford Times. A Maine youngster, becoming pro- vokcd with his father, angrily ex- claimed, "You're naughty foolw
 The father charged it to the young ster's account and bided his time.
 That evening, they had strawberries for supper, the first of the season. The head of the family served all around the board with generosity but his precious son.
 "Ain't you going to give me some, papa?" the little fellow asked.
 "No. A boy who calls his papa a naughty foor doesn't deserve any strawberries"
 "Oh, you ain't naughty fool," the youngster cried in distress-''you're a good fool, papa."-Lewiston Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
THE HYMNS THAT MOTHER SUNG.

Through the changing scenes of life, The shadowed vale of smiles and tears. Where all is lost within the mist That hides the bygone years, Some strains there are that finger still, And many hearts no longer young Are thrilled with joy again to hear The hymns that mother sung. We used to gather at the hearth When darkness overcame the day. And, dreamily, as children will, Wed watch the shadows play; And sitting by the glowing fire, As to and fro the kettle swung, We learned the songs we've always loved, The hymns that mother sung. We seem to hear again her voice, So long remembered, clear and sweet, AS when, in days of long ago,
 We sat at mothers feet, And gazing upward on the wall, Where dearest fathers picture hung, We thought he smiled, for he, too. loved The hymns that mother sung. On many snowy wintry nights,
 When all without was cold and drear We've clustered close around her chair In happiness and cheer. No more for us the glowing fire, No more the cricket's chirping tongue, And never more on earth we'll hear The hymns that mother sung. To them we owe our happy hOmcs Praise be to God who reigns above, For keeping ever bright and clear The lessons learned in love. Outliving sorrows, bearing hope, The dear old songs have always clung, And never can the heart forget
 The hymns that mother sung.
 -NeUark Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
How Iron Chains are Made.

The first operation is the making of the links. The material comes in coils, each containing from eighty to one hundred and twenty feet of round iron rod, which is of uniform diameter and of various sizes, corresponding to the different styles of chains. A piece of this wire is placed in the groove of powerful machine, the wheel is started, a twisting motion imparted, and the iron comes forth in a spiral roll, looking as the outer strand of a rope might if separated from the com ponent parts. The groove into which the iron is pressed, and the spindle like arrangement about which the coil is formed, make the coil exactly uni- form throughout, the links being the same distance apart, and of the same size The machine does its work rapidly; but little time is consumed in converting the eighty or more feet of rod into shape for chain links. The next step in the manufacture of a chain is the cutting of the links. The spiral coil goes from the hands of the first workman to another who places it in long sheet-iron trough, suspended as high as mans head, one end being considerably lower than the other. One end of the coil is then submitted to the operation of the cutting machine, which at single blow strikes off enough of it for chain link. The machine is regular and rapid in its motion. The workman has only to hold the iron in position, and from two hundred to two hundred and seventy-five links are cut every min ute. They drop into spout, and roll therefrom into small cart, which is hauled away when full to the welding department. So far all the work has been done without the agency of heat, but the chain cannot be completed without the agency of fire. The final operation is welding the links together. Standing beside furnace in which a hot natural gas fire is blazing, the workman seizes a piece of the white hot metal with his tongs, places it on a die, and putting his foot on a treadle causes a spring hammer to descend, giving shape to the link. Two other turns and two more blows of the ham, mer, and the link is completely formed and welded together. Another piece is then taken from the fire, and the open end deftly slipped around the link just formed. It is then operated upon just as the first link was; another is added, then another; the chain is growing rapidly-so fast, indeed, that two feet or more of it has been finished before the red glow has died out of the first link welded. Of the small chain, which the workman is now making, the welding of three thousand links is considered good days work. More can be make of a smaller size, and less, of course, of larger.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
NATURES MASTERPIECE.

The lovely maiden in the hammock swings Beneath tn umbrageous tree, While robin in the ripening orchard sings His thrilling melodies. In dotted muslin dressed, of snowy lawn Adorned with cherry bows, She is vision fairer than the dawn, Sweet as the new-blown rose. The shining tresses of her silken hair About her shoulders play: There Cupid hides-each ringlet is a snare, Avoid her while you may! For who can look upon her lovely face, Her brightly beaming eye, Behold her smile, her forms bewitching grace And seatheless pass her by? Turn back, O youth another path pursue; Turn back, thou art in peril; If thou wouldst keep thy heart, avoid her, do, The sweet vacation girl.
 Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
The Great American Idol.

England has over $1 ,000, ,0O0 invest ed in the manufacture of idols for heathen countries. It is probably the only idol industry that. is making any money. Our country has more than $1 1000, ,0O0 invested in the manufacture of idols for Americans. They are called U. s. Mints, and they manufact- ure an idol known as the ,"Mighty Dollar," which is universally wor- shiped.- Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
CANAAN, CONN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IA, lSS9
CuriOsities of the Patent Office.

There have been 300 patents granted for the slot-machines and 200 are pend- ing.
 The cannon plough is a presumably convenient implement for subsoiling and warfare on the frontier, for as the plough-beam is hollow and loaded it can easily be wheeled and fired, kill ing the Indians or horses-whicheve happens to be in the way; but the same inspired genius has patented the pistol pocketbook; when the innocent and unsuspecting burglar asks you for your pocketbook, you carelessly take it out and empty it's contents into his ab- domen.
 There is claim in the Patent Office for a Patent on the Lords, Prayer, the specifications being that the repetition of the same, "rapid and in loud voice." will cure stammering.
 Among odd inventions are "chicken hoppies," which walk the chicken right out of the garden when she tries to scratch; the ''bee moth excluder," which automatically shuts up all the beehives when the hens go to roost; the "tapew orm fish hook," which speaks for itself; the "educational balloon," toy balloon with map of the world outlined on its surface: "side-hill an- nihilators"-stilts to fit on the down. hill legs of a horse when he is blowing along side hill; and the chen sur- priser," device that drops the new laid egg through the bottom of the nest, with the intent to beguile and wheedle the hen into at once laying another.
 One of the latest patents is an auto- matic bath tub, which start the hot and cold water at given moment in the morning to. which it has been set, maintains exactly the right tempera- ture of it by graduating the flow of e1C WdCO1 A1hSo |" OC1A WhOA e'AA Ao ready, and two minutes later suddenly drops the sleeper's pillow about foot and turns him out.
 The s'illuminated cat'' was devised | by genius. She is built of paste board and made luminous with phos- phorous, and she sits in the corner the livelong night, and fills the souls of rats and mice with terror.
 | There is tremendous activity in the toy division of the Patent Office, es- pecially in automatic toys that can walk and talk. There are whistling tops, dogs that jump and bark, cack- ling hens, kicking mules, fighting roosters, every exciting," the patentee casually remarks; running cars and locomotives, scissors-grinder, a horse that walks naturally along the ground and baby that creeps on all fours.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-14
Either Melts or Shrinks.

Science tells us that gold melts at 2,485 degrees. We have known it to run away like frost in the summer sun, if you ever saw such a thing out of doors, when the mercury was down in the cellar, and the racing on ice bet ter than at any other time during the whole winter. Doesn't require much weather of either kind to melt gold In fact the colder the day is for you the faster the gold melts.-Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.