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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
SDrrpl.

Wherever fields are red with sorrel al
this season of the year it indicates some
defect in the land which prevents the seed,
ing of more valuable grasses and clever
Sorrel is easily kept in check where a good
catch of clover is had, as the clover out
grows and smothers it. On sandy soil
clover often fails from lack of mineral eIe.
ments, lime or potash, and application OF
one or both will insure its success. The
sorrel does not need either lime or potash,
and only comes in where more valuable
plants cannot be grown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
WITH AN ADDITION.
The Sick Mans Wife Acts a. a Minister'S
Interpreter

a sick man sent for the nearest spiritual
adviser. 1t so happened that the minis
ter was a new fedgling just emerging
from the seminary. He was dudisb in the
extreme. His coat was cut in true clerical
style and his face bore the expression Of
affected literary culture Going to the
poor mans house he sat on the edge of a
chair, says the Insurance Journal, toying
with his hat and stroking his downy mus
tache. Said he TO the dying man, after a
long spell of silence painful to ALL
What induced you to send for me?"
You viii have to speak louder, faint
IL replied the sufferer: FIN dull of hear
ing
what Induced you to send for me?"
reiterated the clergyman.
No use; can t hear. What does he say
Mary?" turning to his wife
And then in loud shrill, and stentorian
voice the woman replied.
He says what In the deuce did you send
for him for?''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
Second Crops.

There is time after a crop of barley is
harvested in July for the growth Of any of
the early kinds of sweet corn, as Narragan-
sett or Mexican, to be cut for ensilage.
frequently cultivated and supplied with
plenty OF food in the form of fertilizers. A
good application would be 800 pounds per
acre of the special corn fertilizer with 50
pounds of Underground nitrate of soda
added. This will insure maturity and a
luxuriant growth in the time mentioned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
WOMAN GOSSIP
How the Pretty Girl Secures the Young
Gents Secktfe for Her Rug

The young man Of the period must nc.
be surprised if, when be is eff on his va
cation and sitting on the hotel plaza with
mis- best summer girl, she should suddenly
inform him that the necktie be has On Is
very pretty and quite the thing for my
rug. Just give TO me when you are done
with il. please" OF course, he meekly
handed it over, without so much as asking
why; but the reason is soon given, and the
astonished man finds that she is saying
the same thing to all the other fellows
She must need quite a collection. But
what this girl does with them is this: She
cuts them into strips about an inch wide,
and sews them together, forming long
strips of various colors. This is pleas
ant work for summer afternoon, and the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
When to Xii,

No fowl should be killed until it has
tasted fourteen to sixteen hours. Those
birds that it is intended to kill early in
the morning should have both food and
water taken away not later than four or
five o'clock the afternoon before. If this
is mot done, and they are killed full
of food, it soon decomposes, turns
the birds green, and renders them COM
paratlvely worthless. Even if the food
has passed out of the crop into the bowels
the fowls will not keep long, as the half
digested food in the interior causes them
to spoil, and gives them an exceedingly
unpleasant flavor.-Am. Poultry Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
Help the SUN to Shine,

Perhaps you have a great mind; per-
haps you have an eloquent tongue, it may
be you have large purse and can glorify
God and bless mankind with that: but per
maps you have nothing in the world but a
kind, sweet smile; then let that fall anon
some poor life that has no smiles in it. Re-
member that dew-drop gisteniny in the
;un Is just as beautiful as a rainbow-H.
c. Parkhurst.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
The Secret of a Beautiful Life,

Professor Drummcnd, in his address at
the Mortified conference, told this story
to the young people: Il know of very
beautiful cnaracter-one Of the loveliest
characters that ever bloomed on this
earth. 1t was the charac er of a Young
girl. She always wore about her neck a
little locket, until one day she was laid up
with dangerous illness. Then one of
them was granted permission to look into
the locket, and she saw written there,
Whom not having seen, l love- That
was the secret of her beautiful life. She
had changed into that beautiful life"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, aud acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleauses the sys
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Fig. is tn,
only remedy of its kind ever pre-
auced, pleasing to the tste and &C
ceptsble to the stomach, prompt in
its action ard truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ia
many excellent qualities commend It
to ell and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand will pro
sure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute,
CALIFORNIA Ff6 syrup co
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

PARIS, July IO.-M. Ribot, minister
of foreign affairs, opened railway at
Montreuil yesterday. In the course OF
speech he referred to Frances foreign
policy as inspired by feelings of con-
tidence in the country's strength and
by sentiment of national pride by
which nations are made great. Where
country was concerned, he said, party
divisions vanished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
Enduring Bliss

He had staid and staid the night before
until the girl was mad enough to say any
thing and she did the next day when she
met him.
Il had perfectly delightful time at
your house last night, he murmured, when
be met her.
''Tine?" she said. CURLY. 1T was
more like eternity"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
Fresh Meat in summer.

1t would be only a trifing expense for
farmers to have fresh meat all summer, if
a number of them would fit up a cheap
cold storage house. into which to place it.
This storage would not cost them over
one-tenth or one-twentieth of a cent per
pound, dependent on the number of farm
ers who combined. They could also at
the same time store butter, eggs, dressed
poultry and pigeons, cooked vegetables
and fruits. As it would require moder-
ate quantity of ice to make the cold stor.
age, each family could he supplied with
that also, taking care to harvest enough of
it in winter to give what would be neces-
airy for this additional purpose.-A B.
Allen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
The North Pole

The Saratogan: Another expedition
has gone in search of tue north pole. For a
pole that is positively known to exist this
one has been particularly hard to locate.
Let us hope that this latest expedition
will meet with success and bring it back
in triumph for exhibition at the worlds
fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

J. 5, PARkER, Fredouia, \. Y, saws.
shall not call on You for the 500 reward,
Tor believe Halls Catsrrh Cure will cure
any case of eataTrh. Was very bad" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists. 75e
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Silver has been discovered ON the farm ot
Henry Parsons in the township of Hal
pooNgc, near Port Arthur, Ont He has
been offered Slo0,0O0 for the property.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

"A DIRTY house and seolaing wife are
poor companions" SAPoILO will cure the
first and perhaps moderate the rsncor of
the latter. Try cake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
AVENGED HIS MOTHER
An Iowa Boy shoots His Father For Wife
Beating.

BoosE, Ia, July b. Elias Phipps, of
Mercy township, was shot by his I4-year-
d G,a spn snd ds. n gsnr riPp came be nome
boy took musket and shot his father in
the back phipps Is still alive but '~ill
die. The boy is In jail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Young msrried ladies find in lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trusty
friend aud in the 'Suide TO Health and
Etiquette" book that answers all their
questions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Dresses, Gents's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pictch's Dye Works, $40
W. Water St, Milwaukee. Send for Cireu-
lar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Delegates TO the Christian Endeavor con-
vention at Minneapolis are pouring into the
city by the hundred. Upwards of 1900
guests are expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

THE normal life, well being, and happi.
ness of mankind depend upon the physical
health and perfection of Woman" These
are the words of Lydis E. Pinkham, and they
are true.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

The crime of the century, Is the way
RusSta's treatmeut.of the Jews is character
ICED by the Union of American Hebrew
more,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

\. Sirovy, prosperous Bohemian farmer
hylng near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, committed
suicide IN nj OF temporary insanity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

brown and serve with gravy. The bread
thus prepared may also be fried in cakes.
or II may be used for filing meats.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

The French cabinet is discussing the adviS.
ability of removing the restrictions on the
Importation of American pork.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

ShFS--Alt Fits stopped free by NR, NLJNE'S GRSar
NNkNE kN>rOEEE, No Fits after first day use, Mar,
ye4oUs cures Treatise and - ~ trial bottle free to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
TO AID IN FINDING MARSH
Consular Agents Advised la Ise on The
Lookout for Hin

WASHINGTON, July lO.-In compli-
ance with a recent letter from Major
Stuart of Philadelphia the State de-
partment has notified all consular
officers of the United States govern
ment to render every assistance in
their power in locating and arresting
President Marsh of the heYstone banl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

DIR. Frank Powell white Beaver,) Union
block, st. Paul, Mimi. Qate of La Crosse)
Speciality: Nervous diseases of young men
Write for information.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

DR.. lannelonSue's method of treating
tuberculosis Is to inject q solution of chlor.
ide of zinc into the affected tissue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Forty-six military officers have been ar
rested at st. Petersburg for criticising the
degradation of the Grand Duke Nj hazel.
Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. soc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

II afflicted witt, Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c
Hartshorn usually restores colors thai
have been taken out by acids of any kind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

A man crazed by drink at Knoxville,
Tenn, shot three men, one of them fatally,
and escaped into the woods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
CALIFORNIA Fre SygUp IN

saE FRANCISCO, oGf.
LOUISVILLE. ~. ss. YckS s.E.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Give me an eye to others failings blind
Miss Smiths new oonnets quite fright be
hindi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17
NARY AN ARMY WORM.

To be continued
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Put teacupful sugar into half a cup
boiling water, stir until it b5ils, then add
the white of one egg beaten stiff. Cook
until it scalds; continue 10 stir until cold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-17

Take 3 teacupfuls graham -four, 2
large teaspoonfuls baking powder. tea
spoonful of salt, an egg, 2 teacupfuis water.
2 tablespoonfuis molasses. Mix together
quickly and bake in hot gem pans.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-01-31
VOL. XXVI.-NO. l3.

is 900, 16-inch telescope it is G,400, 32-
inch telescope it is 81, 400 times as bright
The writer spent an afternoon recently
at the factory of Clark Bros, at Cambridge.
About the forty y-inch glass, which is for
the University of Southern California, and
which arrived here short time since, Mr..
Clark says the managers have not yet given
him contract to make the lens for it, but
he expects it every day. He has the glass,
and no optician in the world can do the
work, so there is no doubt he will do it.
Mr. Clark has offered to make the telescope
complete for 100,000-that is, visual
telescope, and he has, further agreed to
make it both visular and Photographic for
S10S,000.
An interesting incident is connected with
the importation of the glass When
Charles Sumner was in the national Senate
he introduceda bill designed especially to
allow Alvan Clark, ST., to import the glass
for his lenses free, and the law still remains.
But recently the Treasury Department
made decision, whereby disks for lenses
were subjected to 4 duty OF 45 per cent
This meant everything to the Clarks, as
they would have had to pay thousands of
dollars tax on glass they had already
ordered, the 40-inch glass being included
Mr.. Clark went to Washington, and,
backed by several distinguished scientists,
endeavored to convince the Department
that under the law the glass should come in
free; but First Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Tichenor, who made the decision.
refused TO be convinced. Mr. Clark re-
turned home with Il thorough determine
tion to take his tools to Europe and to do
his work there, but Senator Hoar interested
himself in the case and the decision was re-
versed. Mr.. Clark says that he will, in all
probability, not begin on the lenses for
year, and, as it will take two years to do
the work on both of them-the flint glass
has not yet arrived-it will be three years
before the telescope will be finished
When completed ii will be mounted in an
observatory to be situated at Wilson Peak,
13 miles from Los Angeles Cal. Mr..
Clark aud Prof Pickering, of Harvard,
think that this is the finest site for a tele-
scope in the world The atmosphere is
clear and steady-conditions necessary for
good observations.
1t should be mentioned that Mr.. Alvan
G. Clark is practical astronomer and is
the discoverer of many stars-among others
the Clark star, within the trapezium of
Orion-with the Lick telescope. The
magnifying power Of the Lick lenses can
bring the moon to within about one hun
dred miles of the earth, and the 40 inch
lenses will bring it to within a much smaller
distance. Mr. Clark has insisted that he
shall have the mounting of the new tele-
| scope, so that the laundering that took
place in the instance of the Lick telescope,
and which necessitated his finally being
called upon, shall not be repeated.
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What a Swell House Costs.

What does it costs to keep up great
house? Everybody knows that it is ex-
pensive; but not everybody was prepared
for the statements that were made in an
English court recently in the matter of the
Earl of Radnor and his pictures. Itcosss,
it appears, sG5 900 year to keep up Long
ford Castle and its dependencies But
even that large sum seems inconsiderable
when compared with that of the great no
bIeman who once told Lord Esher that his
household expenses alone were $4,000 a
week. In that case, probably two or three
establishments were kept up; but even one
great country house will eat up an enor-
nous sum of money. Il is not the eating
and drinking that does it, as the ingenuoas
hater Of bloated aristocrats might imagine
Great numbers Of servants have to be kept
and stables are costly; and the keeping VI
of the gardens and grounds is a frightfu
source Of expense.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-01-31
Fourteen Ways to Help a Doctor.
From Good Housekeeping.

From Good Housekeeping.
l. When it is necessary to send for
medical service do SO, if possible, before the
physician goes out for his morning round
of visits Do not delay until he has come
in tired, having possibly been in the very
vicinity in which you live.
=. If possible, send note stating which
member of the family is i'll, and briefly
detailing the symptoms, and giving the
doctor an idea with regard to the case
B. IF unable for any cause, to send
note, at least try to send some intelligent
messenger who can write out the call in
full on the doctors slate
l. In case of poisoning be sure to send
word, if known, what poison has been
taken, as the doctor may then be able to
bring with him an anlidote in time to save
life.
5. When the doctor comes let some one
person who is familiar with the case give
him the details with regard to it; too many
informants create confusion.
6. Do not discuss the case before the
patient.
I. Have pencil and slip of paper, and
write down at once the instructions received.
s. Try To be ecacfly accurate in state-
ments
8. Do not have children or dogs in the
sickroom during the DOCTORS visit, as the
children and dogs will divert his attention.
10. Garry out faithfully and exactly the
orders given by the medical man.
IL. "Trust me not at all or all in all, y
should be the doctors motto.
II. When consulting medical man III
his own house do SO during his Office hours.
Do not 90 just at the time he takes his
meals
13. Finish the professional interview
with him in his consulting-room, and do
not continue detailing symptoms in the
hall when being shown out.
II. Bear in mind the comfort of the
doctor, and when the conditions suggest
do not forget to give him emp of cold
water, or of hot coffee, or plate of soup,
as the case may be.
You win give him renewed inspiration
for his work
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-01-31
ELECTRICITY in Agriculture.
From the New York Telegram,

Some interesting electro culture expert.
ments described by Mr.. N. Specnew have
given results varying with the method of
applying the electricity Seeds of haricot
beans, sunaowers and rye were soaked,
electrified and sown, the plants thus grown
attaining greater development and being
brighter colored than those from untreaied
seeds, but showing no difference in yield
Other seeds were placed in a plot be-
tween zinc and copper plates, which were
connected by their upper surfaces so as TO
establish a current through the earth, and
an increased crop and enormous size ofsthe
vegetables resulted. In third experiment
electrical collectors were mounted on in-
sulated rods 50 as 70 give a highly electrified
atmosphere. Rye, corn, barley, peas.
clover, potatoes and fax were thus wade.
to give an average increase Of han in
yield, and ripening was hasiened. The
potatoes grown were remarkably free from
disease
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-01-31
Old Newspapers in the Household

From New York Telegram.
The real value of old newspapers about
a house is fully comprehended by but a
few. Many people in wrapping up woolen
goods to put away for the summer use
clear brown paper. Old newspapers are
far preferable, for the ink on them has
been observed to be very obnoxious to
moths, insects, &c. A great benefit can
also be derived by placing layer of old
newspapers upon the carpet paper spread
under carpets, as it is preventive to en-
croachments by vermin, as is so often the
case.
Another useful attribute of paper not
generally known is for preserving ice in a
pitcher of water. Fill the pitcher with ice
and water and place in centre of piece OF
paper; then gather the paper up together
at the top and twist the ends tightly to-
gether, placing strong rubber band around
the coil to hold it close so as to exclude the
air. A pitcher of ice water treated in this
manner has been known TO stand over night
with scarcely perceptible melting of the
zoo
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Aoetrp,
CREEPING UP THE STAIRS.

In the softly fading twilight
Ofa weary, weary day,
With a quiet step entered
Where the children were at play.
l was brooding DER some trouble
Which had met me unawares.
When little voice came ringing
"Me is creeping up the stairs"
All, it touched the tenderest heart strings,
With breath and force divine.
Aud 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 a constant ehattering,
Like magpie in the trees.
Till at last she reached the topmost
When DER all her worlds affairs,
She delighted stood victor,
Afler creeping up the stairs,
Painting heart, behold an image
Ofman's 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 he 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 joy and rest forever.
After creeping mp the stairs.
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.oLLEcT YOUR BILLS.

Short credits make long friends. The un-
dersgned, 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 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,
june 25:y Westminster, Md.
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EoR SALE OR RENT.

- tksAal
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 a large Warehouse 30xS0 feet, Hay
and Straw Shed combined, 30x100 feet; engine
house between the two buildings, with IL
horse power engine; hay press for baling hay,
straw press for baling straw in large bundles,
all complete, with two wagon scales, one fol
coal and the other for hay, &c. This las
named property has been used for conducting
the Phosphate, Hay and Straw Business
VIII SCI! or rent all or part to suit parties
For further particulars apply to or address
T. II, ECKENR0DE,
deco If Taneytown, Md.