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Christmas Presents.

The writer of the "Quiet Observer"
column in the Pittsburg Commercial
Gazette recently took up that very season
able subject-"present making" He said
that "a gift that is given because it is the
fashion to give something is nothing more
than donation and where it is given in
return for something it becomes mere
barter. A gift" he then explained, ''is
really an expression of the heart, the
object given being only an outward ex-
preston. It's value does not depend upon
the cost of the object, but upon the
motive that prompted the giving. A
trinket of the smallest intrinsic value will
be as highly priced as the most costly if it
comes in the proper spirit and received by
one who has an interest in the giver. You
may have slowed away in some safe place
little trihes that have no value save that
of mementos, which you will not part with
for any price. They recall to your mind
some one whom you have loved or whom
you greatly admired. Very few of those
who are selecting presents now ever think
of that, but vie with each other in getting
the most costly and the most useless article
they can find"
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VOL. XXVI.-NO. 7.

wipe from the face of the earth the evil
with which the old house of the Beltrans
reeked. Perhaps it was the aigre, roaring
in from the sea, that filled the honeycombs
of the caverns in the rocks and swelled and
lifted and burst and brought all things
down to ruin. Perhaps it was the lovers
fingers striking the organ keys and dwell
ing there till the dominant that ruled the
old house shook it 10 its crumbling base,
and like some stupendous enchanter's touch
tore down the walls and set the captive
free, with tones as powerful as those blown
from the trumpets of the priests before
which the walled city fell Who knows ?
Only the towns people pouring out, and
finding the beach strewn with drifts found
also, tossed high upon the shore, with the
door to which she clung, young girl in
brides robes, half drowned, so beautiful
she scarce seemed human, and all bewil-
dered when the kindly effort had brought
back the breath to her lips and the light
to her eyes.
But the organ notes were hushed now,
the lover had fed down TO her side and
with one arm about her, and her head upon
his breast fear and bewilderment had left
her save, all her life long, for the look in
her eyes as if she had seen heaven open.
And the church bells were still ringing
their joyous peal that Christmas Eve when
he took her to his mothers house. $50
mother" he said to the one who knew all
his hearts motions, as he flung the door
wide, II have brought you for Christ
mas gift what You have coveted so long!
Here is the daughter l said you never
could have till | drew her out of the sea"
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poetrp.
CHRISTMAS is COMING.
WILLIAM BALL, in Philadelphia Ledger.

christmas is coming!' said Tommy to sue-
Don't you feel very glad? am sure do.
For then comes KRIS Kringe.' with candy an'
toys;
Such plentiful stock for the girls and the boys.
Then think of the turkey the delicious mince pies
And all the nice things that dazzle ones eyes
What pity that Christmas only comes once year
It brings much pleasure and so much gooC
cheer.
"The shop windows are filed with splendid dis
play
of all that is lovely, and all that is gay.
There are dolls that can cry, and dolls that car
creep,
And dolls that pretend they quite fast asleep.
There are wagons and horses; magic lanterns and
books,
And objects to please, wherever one looks
O. hope old 'Kriss Kringle' will bring something
nice
To put in our stockings when we're quiet as mice.
81 should like big bagrull of mixtures and nuts.
And splendid new book with beautiful cuts
And drum and horse, and musical box,
And puzzle made up OF little square blocks"
But what can be eaten and what can be bought.
There is something far higher that we should re.
member,
When time brings around the 25th of December.
"On that day our Saviour was born on the earth,
And laid in a manger-so lowly his birth;
But o, what mission lie came to perform,
To save us poor sinners, depraved and forlorn
1T is all very well to enjoy the good things
All the comforts and merces which Christmas tide
brings,
But the blessing with which naught else can COM
pare
Is the gift of our Saviour our offences to bear.
"He loved us, and left His bright home in the sky,
Came down to this earth to suffer and die,
o, then let us love-we can never repay
Our King who was born on the glad Christmas
Day"
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A VIRGINIA PLUM-PUDDING.
How Il is Made-A Pretty Good Dish
IL Is.

From the Old Dominion comes the best
plum pudding we have ever eaten-that
dear holiday dish which some wit calls the
''St Paul's Cathedral of an English
Christmas. A truly rich and spicy
daughter is this "speckled cannon BALI Of
the wishy washy plum porridge over which
our forefathers made such to do, and which
an old scribe tells us consisted of "beef or
mutton boiled with broth and thickened
with brown bread, to which half boiled
raisins, currants, prunes, cloves, mace and
ginger were added"
Let my readers but once make their
Christmas pudding after our old Southern
aunties formula, each one of the house.
hold taking stir for luck, and | venture
to say they will never use any other, aud
will wish that
"Chrstmas cheer ran round the year"
A small loaf of bread soaked in a plat
of new milk until soft enough to mash
with spoon, eight eggs, one pound of
sugar, one pound of beef suet chopped fine,
one pound of raisins stoned and cut in
small pieces, one pound of eurrants, half
pound of citron, half nutmeg, one tea
spoonful powdered allspice, a very little
Glove, one wineglass of brandy, and enough
flour to hold the ingredients together,
sifted in by degrees. A pint of -four is
generally sufficient, and butter may be
used in place of suet Mix the pudding
well, and boil either in cloth or tin
mould for eight hours, being careful to fill
up the kettle with hot water as fast as it
boils away.
For the sauce to be served with the
dessert beat two eggs, quarter of pound
of butter, and one pound of sugar together
stir in tumbler of wine and two table
spoonfuls of brandy, then add half tumbler
of boiling water and little nutmeg, and
set the whole over the fire for two minutes,
stirring all the time,
Decked with holly and blazing with
halo of blue flame, this will prove
worthy capsheaf to the holiday feast, round
which we may well make merry, remem.
bering that
Carols, and not mined meat, make Christmas piesi
'Tis mirh not dishes, sets a tailor off,
BruteS and phanaticks eat and never laugh"
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COLLECT YOUR BILLS.

Short credits make long friends. The un-
dersigned, Constable for Westminster dis
trict, duly bonded and qualified, offers his
services to the public as Collector. He will
take accounts to collect either as a public
officer, or on private account, on liberal terms,
and returns promptly made. References
Union National, First National and Farmers
4 Mechanics National Banks of Westminster.
Will also clerk and auctioneer sales.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,
iune 25:y Westminster, Md.
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Talk about oil trusts, rubber trusts, coal
trusts, etc, as much as you ike, but what
We want about holiday time is a turkey or
goose trussed.-Boston Courier.
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Money to man is ike water to plant,
only useful as a long as it promotes growth
like water in the fountain or water in
the tank, keep it flowing, and it blesses;
keep it stagnant, and it injuries.
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GROCERIES.

Our line of Groceries and confectionery for
the holidays is complete. We want you to
come in and feast your eyes on our bargains
if you don't buy cents worth. twill make
you happy to see what bargains We con make
to those who wish to buy. Respectfully
GEO. C. ANDERS,
deco If New Windsor, Md.
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The Christmas Holly.

In connection with the holly, which
figures so conspicuously in all our Christ
mas decorations, we find quaint old con-
ceit chronicled, that every holly bough and
lump of berries with which you adorn
your house is an act of natural piety as
well as beauty, and will, in summer, enable
you to relish that green world of which
you show yourself not unworthy. In
Germany and Scandinavia the holly,or holly
tree, is called "Christ's thorn, from its use
in church decorations and because it bears
its berries at Christmastide. The loving
sentiment imprisoned in the holly bough
and translated into every language will
never be more happily expressed than in
Charles Mackay's verses, "Under the Holly
Bough y
Ye who have scorned each other.
Or injured friend or brother,
In this fast fading year.
Ye who by word or deed
Have made kind heart bleed,
Come gather here!
Let sinned against SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning
And join in friendship now;
Be links no longer broken,
Be sweet forgiveness spoken,
Under the holly hough.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-20

True eloquence consists in saying all
that is required and saying only what is
required.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-20

No idle word thou speakest but is a
seed cast into time, aud grows through all
eternity.
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So PER ANNUM

A S 1T HAS BEEN
The general seasonabe talk that
JOHN D. WERS'
Is the place to get
YOUR CHRISTMAS GOODS
4 He takes the pleasure to state to the public
4 that he has fine line Of
Groceries, Fancy Delicacies
and California Fruits,
SUCH AS
saE SILVER PRUNES, CALIFORNIA
PRUNES, FRENCH P3UNES, April
COTS, LAYER RAISINS, VALENCIA
RAIsINs, CITRON, CURRANTs,
'SEEDLESS RAISINS, EXTRACTS AND
SPICES FOR BAKING PURPOSES,
EDAM CHEESE, PINEAPPLE CHEESE,
CANNED PEACHES.
Especially has he fine line Of
Confectioneries, Fruits & Nuts
Wholesale and retail, the largest line in the
county without a doubt.
HIS LINE OF FRUITS
MALAGA GRAPES, ORANGES, BANA-
MAS, APPLES, FIGS AND GRAN
BERRIES; OF NUTS-ENGLISH WAL
NUTS, ALMONDS, BUTTERNUTS,
FILBERTs, COCOANUTS, PEANUTS,
&C., &c. The
neutrality-suspicious.
Cannot be surpassed and the prices will
astOnish you. He has n heavy stock or
Canned Goods, Flour & Bacon
Candies and Fruits for Sunday Schools at
special rates. The above goods were bought
before the raise in prices, and will be sold at
slight advance from cost. B6B- An extra
article of New Orleans Molasses and a fine
quality Of Maple Syrup; also Minnesota Flour
Having had full share of your patronage in
the past, ask continuance of the same.
Come and examine goods and prices.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN D. BOWERS,
Al f. Main St., opp. Catholic Church,
nov225t Westminster, Md.
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deco IF
DOR SALE OR RENT.

IL ksEz.
One of the best business stands between
York and Frederick, on the line of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, and no better place in
Carroll county for conducting the Coal, Lum-
ber and Produce Business. Having fully
determined to discontinue my present bust
ness, offer in whole or part all of my prop
critics for sale or rent, consisting of Grain
Warehouse, with Elevator and Cleaner; large
Coal and Lumber Shed, with Lumber Yard
and additional Lumber Shed. This constitutes
one part of the business. In addition to this
| have large Warehouse 30x80 feet, Hay
and Straw Shed combined, 30x100 feet; engine
house between the two buildings, with 10
horse power engine; hay press for baling hay,
straw press for baling straw in large bundles,
all complete, with two wagon scales, one for
coal and the other for hay, &c. This last
named property has been used for conducting
the Phosphate, Hay and Straw Business.
Will sell or rent all or part to suit parties.
For further particulars apply to or address
T. H. ECkENR0DE,
deco tt Taneytown, Md.
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Co-PARTNERsHIP.

~
J. H. BII.LINGsLEA, NJ. D. JOS. T. Herring, NJ. D.
Have this day formed partnership in
the practice of medicine, under the name of
Billingslea & Herring. DIR. Billingslea's office
will be at his residence, East End, near Court
street. DR.. Hering's Office has been removed
to the office adjoining the residence of the
late Nelson Mitten. Calls may be left by
telephone or otherwise at Reindollar's Drug
Store, West End.
Westminster, Nd, May ., 1885.
may9:n
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OVERCOATS

Of every description for men, boys and child.
ren. Styles are beautiful and cheaper than
ever before.
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HURRAH, HURRAH,
FOR THE
aa NEW YORK STORE. 49a
HEADQUARTERS
FOR LOW PRICES.
TIE people have been here and attested t

TIE people have been here and attested TO
our low prices.
A great many of onr goods are so extremely
cheap a good many come to the conclusion we
had a-few auction goods to sell and we were
here for a week or ten days only. But we
wish to say to the people of Westminster and
vicinity that we have come here TO stay and
will continue to hand You ont bargains.
Remember we get our goods from Head
quarters, and can, will and do sell them
! cheap.
We will sell you 10 qt. Bucket for i9c..
pt. cup &C., other rinware proportionately low
rates; paper of Needles 1c.; Pins, l, 2, 4 and
5 cts. per paper; Envelopes for 1c.; ream
| good Note Paper 25 cts; Hosiery and Under
ware equally cheap; Shoes from 45 cts. up.
Prints, Muslins, Ginghams and Woollen
! Dress Goods at lowest rates.
Comes and see us and be convinced. Fol-
| if there is honor in man or virtue in good
goods at low prices, we mean to be master o.
! the situation.
NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE,
A West Main Street,
Westminster, Md.
I. W. MATHER, Proprietor.
sept 13 If
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EoR RENT.


A Double Brick House on Green street.
Three rooms on each of the two floors and a
basement kitchen. Rent 800 per year.
mayl0 If CHAS. E. FINK, Agent
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Toys, Toys, Toys.
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls.
Games, Games, Gam es.
Books, Books, Books.
Writing Papers,
Writing Papers,
Writing Papers.
Wagons and Sleds.
Wagons and Sleds,
Wagons and Sleds.
Albums,
Albums,
Albums.
Writing Desks, Pads, Plain and
Fancy Note Papers, Mir
rors, Manicure Sets, Dressing
Cases, Cards, Vases, Bisque
Figures, Music Boxes, Mouth
Organs, &c.
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THE GOTHAMITES.
Home From the Mountains and the
SeaShOre.
Their Fads, Fancles and Fashions.
Theatre and Opera.

New York is coming to life again.
People are beginning 10 come back to
hame, and Broadway is gradually as
ssming its usual appearance. Visitors
from the South and West are return
iag TO their homes, and, although the
season is Just commencing at Lenox,
enough uf New York's family have re-
tarned to make aH impression on the
great thoroughfare. Fall goods are
shown in the windows aud felt hats
are already on exhibition. Queer as it
n,ay sound. this is the season of the
year when blankets most predominate;
blankets are advertised, blankets are
piled in the windows aud on counters,
and blankets are sold chea per now than
they will be later. The lightest in
weight come from California, and one
has an indefinite idea that in California
q Blanket is out Of place.
Really the milliners are rushing the
ses ssou; Ii ia true We have had a pro-
Ionged cold spell, bat September seems
rather early to put felt hats and furs
on exhibition. Tie hats are nearly all
very flat and have sharp points in the
front, trimmed butterfly fashion. Furs
are principally in capes, altho' think
tie cape has seen its best days. Last
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CHURCHES:

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Arcadia College
and Pilot Knob. l.. e.. WERNERT Rector.
High Mass and Sermon at Arcadia College
every Sunday at O'Clock A. NJ. Vespers and
Benediction Of the Blessed Sacrament al 4
O'Clock P. NJ. High Mass and Sermon and
Benedlction at Pilot Knob Catholic Church
at 1880 O'Clock \. NJ. Sunday School for
children at 80 O'Clock p. NJ.
NJ. f. CHURCH, Cor. Reynolds and
Mountain Streets, ISAAC BORTs, Pastor. Res
1dence: IrOnton. Services every Sabbath
at IL A. NJ. and 80 P. VI. Sunday School
$3.50 A. NJ. Glass Meeting Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock Prayer Meeting Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. All are invited.
NJ. h. CHURCH, SOUTH, Fort Hill,
between Ironton and Arcadia. Rev. A. T..
TIDwELL, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday,
morning and evening. PRAYER meeting eve
ry Wednesday evening. Sabbath School at
8 80 A. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH, Madison street,
near Knob street, g VI. SHoUSH, Pastor.
Residence Ironton. Preaching on every
Saturday before the first Sunday of each
month at 2:30 P. NJ. and on the first and third
Sundays ut IL \. NJ. Sunday School every
Sunday at $3.50 A. NJ. and Prayer Meeting
every Tuesday evening at $50 P. VI.
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Pilot Knob.
Rev. OTTO PFAFFE, Pastor.
a. NJ. E. CHURCH, Corner Shepherd
and Washington streets, Ironton. \. ABB
ANATHY, pastor.
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FARMERS ALLIANCE MEETINGS.

AuuapoIiS Alliance, No. 13t, meets Satur-
day. April 2Sth, 1888, and, after that, every
second Saturday, At so p. NJ.
J. VI. BROWNE, Sec'y, Annapolis, Mo.
Arcadia Valley Alliance, No. 104, meets on
SATURDAY. evenings before the 1st and Sd sun
davs of every month, at 1880 P. NJ.
JOHN LoTZ, Sec'y. Ironton, Mo.
EAGLE ALLIANCE, No. 152, meets on the
1st and Sd Saturdays of each month. All
neighbors are invited.
FR.SCIEs ALLIANCE meets at Hogan on
the 2d and 4th Tuesday of each month at s
O'Clock P. NJ. ID. . "KkGokf, oee'E'
MARBLE CREEK ALLIANCE. No. 1o2, meets
every months on Saturday evenings before
tbe second Sunday at Logtown, and Satur-
dav evening before the fourth sunday at the
ned Schaolhouse on Marble Greek.
". T. SUTTON, See'y, Ironton, Mo.
Elm GROVE ALLIANCE. Ne. 119, meets
every other Saturday evening, At the Elm
Grove schoolhouse, Belleview. at O'Clock p.
=, J. W. LAsHLEY, President.
w 7. RUSSELL, Secretary.
CEDAR GROVE ALLIANCE. No. 120. meets
.+ the Cedar Grove schOOlhouse in Belleyiew,
the second and fourth Saturday at O'Clock
p. NJ. VI, hti'poShs L ieei'0h''
I G. HARTMAN, Secretary.
GARNITEvILLE ALLIANCE. M. 593, meets
At Workmen's Hall. Granitevilie, on the I'd
and 4th Saturdays of each month at F:30 p.
~ CHAS. ORRICK, Sec'y-
Carver Alliance, Nc. 59I, meets on the 2d
.nd 4th SATURDAYS in each month at 4 O'Clock
p. NJ. at the Bollinger Sehoolhouse.
j. e. HUFF, Sec'y.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY IRON COUNTY.
nITR TRTS-


CIRCUIT COURT is held on the
Fourth Monday in April and October.
COUNTY COURT convenes on the
tIrst Monday of March, June, September
and December.
PROBATE COURT is held on the First
Monday IN February, May, August and No
OFFICERS:
a: w HoLLoMAS, Presiding Judge Coun-
t. Court.
jos: e. .CLARKsoN, County Judge, South
.Tn District.
x. j. HILL, County Judge, Western Dis
j. 5: JORDAN, Prosecuting Attorney.
,. l.. BUF0RD, Collector.
W. A. FLETCHER. County Clerk.
Jos. HUFF, Circuit Clerk.
FRANZ DINGER, Probate Judge.
JAS. Ill. CLARK, Treasurer.
EaP- W WHITwORTH, Sheriff.
;. +. REYBURN, Assessor.
W. \. GREGORY. Coroner.
JAS. VI. LOGAN, Public Admir-, Bellevue.
n. w. HoLLOMAN, Surveyor.
n. +. VANCE, School Commissioner.
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Blankety Blank Verse.

From the Chicago Post.
The man who lugs melon home
Aud finds ii isn't ripe
Il very apt to think some words
That look like these s.:
- s. + - in type.
The pa who carries the babe at night
All through the bouse and back
Is apt ta speak this sentence -
- when
He steps upon tack.
A lady who is going out
Has callers come and stay;
She tries to lightly chat, but this
- -
Is what she'd like TO say.
Upon a smooth banana peel
A deacon chaneed to tread.
And here'sf *-* -
III So brief shorthand repor
OF what the deacon sad.
A lady with her parasol
A passer's optic caught
He said: 'Pray do not mention it,"
But here + f-* -
r. + is what he thought.
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BEILENIEN.
Mosaic LODGE No. 351, \. F. & a.
NJ. meets on Saturday night of or after the
full moon. A. j. HARRALL, w. NJ.
PHEBE LODGE, No. $50, |. o. o. F.,
meets every Saturday in Masonic Hall.
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The Lynchlng at Poplar Bluff.

About o'clock last Tuesday morB-
ing it was reported that Mr. Albright
of the Clifford House had been mali
.iousIy and dangerously assaulted by a
negro who had been working for him
"a nar;er at the hotel. Repairing TO
the scene our reporter learned from
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IRoNToS CAMP, No. 160, Sons of
Veterans, meets every 1st and Sd Thursday
evening, each month, and every Tuesday
evening for drill. ARNOLD HODGE,
j. ATTERBERRY, Capt. Commanding.
First Sergeant.
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Annapofis Alliance, No. 1af, meets Satur-
day. April aSth. 1883, and, after that, every
second Saturday, at $50 p. NJ.
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Safe for Sale.

TRoNToN, No., Aug. 25, 1890.
A HalFs Combination Lock Safe; weight
1900 pounds; for sale cheap. Apply to
At w. III. DELANo, Ironton, Mo.
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MEMBER OF CONGRESS:

HoN. WM- VI. KINsEY, Tenth District,
u ;. LAND OFFICE j. e NoELL,
Ih,.Zisier; VIM. B. NEWMAN, Receiver
join l.. THOMAS, Judge Twenty-Slxth
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!. 4. TARkEK Ne34.
IRON MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. 293,
10. L. w, meets on the first and third
Friday Of each month.