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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
THE wAssAIL BOWL.
A Strange Provision which Accounts for
Many odd Sayings

Many Odd haylnRs.
The Gaxons we're notorious for ex.
cessiye drinking. says the Sat Evening |
Post Dunstan, 10 check this vicious |
habit. introduced the custom of mark
ing or pegging their cups at distances,
TO restrain the draught TO a limited
quantity. But this continuance event
uelly was productive of greater and
more general excess; for those who,
TO avoid intoxication, had before
drank but little we're now obliged to
drink to the pegs. Dunsuan's object
was thus entirely peryerted; for
although the draught was limited in
quantity TO drink precisely TO a pin
was imperative, and thus by the I'M
restrained circulation OF the tankard.
the intoxication became universal BY
the laws OF drinking. whether a man
drank below the peg, or short of il,
he was alike compelled 10 drink again,
until he reached the next mark or
peg Some OF these peg or pin cups,
or bowls. are TO be found IN the cabi.
neis OF Entiguaries. From their use
may be traced some phrases yet re-
tained, as when a person is elated we
say he is in merry pin" which
originally meant he had drank 10 4
mark that had elevated his spirits.
Taking man a peg lower refers to
a regulation that deprived those who
were troublesome OF their turn Of
drinking. or Of their peg. In saying
he is 4 peg too low, when a person
is not in good spirits, signiiicd his
having been too long restrained from
drinking in his turn. or 20 his peg.
Getting on peg by peg, meant that
he was either drinking out OF his
turn, or exceeding his peg. and drink
ing on TO the next thereby taking
two pegs
The Loving Cup" still preserved
at the hospitable table OF the lord
mayor Of London. must DO considered
as merely an altered title of the was.
sail bowl Immediately after every
dinner. given by this chief
magistrate at the mansion house. a
large silver chalice passes from lip 10
( lip his lordship frs, drinking from il
himself. and greeting his company
, with the expressive and friendly
saluta,ion of-"The lord mayor
drinks 10 you in the loving cup.
and bids you all heartily welcome.
II was formerly the usage in England
to have cup, or bowl or iankard.
I placed on the tables OF the monarchs,
mobiles, ahbots &c. on all occasions
Of particular iestivity; and there can
be but lit,le doubt. but that under al
their various titles they were designed
to promote brotherly love in Tho
whole Of the company; each drinking
from them in succession. and wishi {
health 20 his neighbo:. as was III,
custom with. and the cause Of th'
name OF, the wassail bowl.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
New style Fishes.

Two strange fish were recently cap
tured on La Have Banks. While fish
ing in SEQ fathoms of water two OF the
crew OF the schooner Mildred V. Lee
pulled up curious-looking specimen.
for which none OF the Banks fishermen
can find a name. 1t is a little more
than four feet in length. of nearly the
same breadth. and has five fins of a
reddish hue. The body is covered
with silvery scales. The flesh is red
and good to eat and the fish weighs
ll2 pounds. The other curiosity was
captured at The remarkable depth of
500 fathoms by the schooner Bessie
NJ. Wells Ii is about six feet long
aud shaped like mackerel, The
skin is of dull brown color and is
thtckly covered with small white spots.
from each of which protrude two
sharp. needlelike bones. These
bones are invisible 10 the naked eye,
b 1t are easily detected by the touch
when the fish is rubbed toward the
head.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05

Farmers on the Pacific coast are in
terested in discussion of the useless
ness or usefulness of a pigs tail. One
side argues that it is as useless as the
letter p in pneumonia, The other side
asserts that the tail indicates the ex-
act physical condition of the animal.
II it hangs loose. it indicates that the
pig is not in condition and that its
feed should be changed. If it be
coiled tightly, it indicates conteutment
and good health.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05

OF late years steps have been taken
70 prevent the destruction Of forests
by fro in certain districts OF 1ndia.
This caro- has had one curious result
Cover and water which vanished with
the timber, have again become com-
mon. and there has consequently been
u largo increase in the number OF
tigers. For the Same reason there has
also been an enormous increase in the
number OF wild deer In ono sense 1t
is fortunate that the deer have grown
in numbers with the tigers, for tho lat
Tor have preyed upon them instead OF
upon cattle and human beings When,
however. they shall have scared away
the deer or have become tired OF ven-
ison, they will probably prowl around
villages and play havoc with cattle
besides killing their man or two.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
handing on contract.

ANY man who has ever built Il house
will agree with the architect who says
chat not more than one house in ten is
finished nj the time mentioned in the
contract and probably half the houses
are completed from two months 10 a
wear behind time. In large buildings
the familiar device is the clause in the
contract FORGETTING. on the part OF the
builder dxed sum for each days de-
Law. bat when such clause appears
the contractor allows something for il
in his bid, so that the choice is pre-
sented OF submitting 70 delay or pay
ing well for promptness.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05

r. call on the deceased's lawyer They
did so. and each received, according
70 the WILL 1920 il lady. and goo
II gentleman. The testator further
directed that the names OF those who
received his bequests should be pub
lished In the journals to punish those
who had not put themselves out OF
their way TO attend his funeral.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
Predicting storms.

BY placing two iron bars at seven
or eight yards distance from each
other and putting them in communi.
cation on one side By AN insulated
copper wire and on the other side with
a telephone il is said that "a storm can
DO predicted twelve hours ahead
through a certain dead sound heard ir
the receiver.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
nownrdinu tl.e raithruI.

In England rich man died recently
ana 400 Invitations were issued 10 his
Intimate friends" 70 attend che fun
eral. Only twenty-nine came. Eight
days afterward theeo twenty-nine
faithful unto death, received u letter
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
A California nrnmmmr.

The mummifed body of a man has
been found in Selma, Fresno county.
Cal, 1t is in a perfect state of preser-
walton being thoroughly dried and as
hard as board, without the least
sign OF odor. The flesh is as hard as
sole leather and as black as the mum
mics OF the ancients. The body is
evidently that Of Mexican.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05
RopienIshinu the Earth.

Farmer Hall, Of Clay county Ala
bama has remarkable family. He
is sixty-four years OF age and has
never tasted liquor nor chewed tooac-
co. He mas been married twice aud
he is the father of twenty chill
dren-sixteen eight boys and eight
girls, by his first wife, and eleven, six
boys and'nve girls by his second wife.
Sixteen OF the children are living.
Twins were born TO him twice. the
first boys aud the second girls.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-05

Do not pray tor something and then go
aud buy 1t on credit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
Death of a Native of Carroll.

DR.. W. Chew Van Bbber, a son OF the late
Washington Van Bibber. at one time an eX-
tensive farmer at Avondale, near this city,
died suddenly at his home, 26 West Franklin
street, Baltimore. on Wednesday, after re
turning from visiting patients. He was one
of Baltmore's most eminent physicians, and
was a well known writer on medical science.
His only sister is Miss Lucretia Van Bibber,
of Westminster.
DR.. Van Bibber was born at Avondale on
July u, 1924. At the age of seven years he
entered school at Little York, Pa, where
he remained two years. He then went to
Dickinson College Carlisle, Pa, where he
pursued his studies for year, and then went
to Mt. st. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md,
where he remained two years, after which he
entered Jefferson College, at Cannonsburg,
Pa, where he was graduated in 1910 with the
degree of A. B. After graduating he re.
moved to Baltimore and began the study OF
medicine in the office of the late DIR. Nathan
r. Smith He entered the University OF
MARYLAND in 1871 and was graduated in the
spring of IS45 He then went to Grand Gulf,
Miss, for a brief period and moved thence to
New Orleans, where he practiced during the
yellow fever epidemic of 1916. The next year
he went to Baltimore and established himself
in the practice of his profession, which he
pursued uninterruptedly until his death.
The Van Bibbers were from Holland and
have been prominent in Maryland for more
than II century. They first settled on Bohe-
mia Manor, in CECIL county, in colonial days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
Destruction Of Oakland Mill.

The Oakland Wooden Mill, at Oakland. in
Freedom district, owned and operated by Mr.
Nichoias W. Steele, was destroyed by fire on
Monday last The fire was discovered about
Two O'Clock in the afternoon, smoke being
seen to issue from the roof. The origin of
the fire is unknown, but % attributed to spon
taneonS combustion.
The fire brigade, an organization q the
employees. worked hard to save the building,
but their efforts were unaValing. The mill
was a total wreck, including the machinery
and part Of the stock. The dye house and
some other buildings were not burned. The
mill, a large story stone structure, had been
reiitted with new machinery recently, and
was runnisg to its full capacity to meet orders.
Thirty persons were employed, and these are
thrown out of employment until Mr.. Steele
can rebuild, which he proposes 10 do at once
The loss is $4,000, upon which there is an
insurance of $4,000, placed by James 4.
Sm;th Westminster, in the following com
panies. PhGnix of London, Atlas of Lon
don, Merchants of Newark, N. j., Wythe.
Vile, of Wythery;ile. Va, Monotoek, Of Dan
Vile. Va, and Central Ohio, Of Ohio, Sll5O
each. and $4,000 in the Indiana Underwriters
of Iudianr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17

Mrs. &. w. Horner is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. j. Melville, of Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs.
Lillian Hall recently returned from trip TO
PENNSYLVANIA, where she had been visiting
relatives and friends Miss Alverde Lamotte
spent three weeks with relatives in Gettys-
burg and Hanover. Pa. She was aecompan-
led on her return by Mr.. David Wolf, OF the
former place, who remained several days.
Miss Alice Powell, of Baltimore, was a guest
OF Mrs. l.. A. J. Lamotte.
Charles Munderloh, shoemaker, moved to
Baltimore on the eth, from W. II. Swartz 5
tenant house in the village.
The painters finished work on Mr.. Swatz $
new house three weeks ago, and he moved
into it Immediately. 1t is IL two-story build.
ing, 32x32 feet, with hall running through
the centre. 1t is conveniently arranged and
tastetully ornamented, and reflects much
credit on the architects, VIM. Flater, Thomas
Shilling and Geo. Benson. The new store
which Mr.. Swartz has occupied for three
months is only few feet distant from the
house and fronts 81 feet on the pike, with a
depth of 40 feet on the road leading to the
NJ. +. $. Church and the public shool house,
These two buildings make six new houses and
one dwelling remodeled, that have been ad-
ded to our village in less than six years. We
think this will compare favorably with the
improvements of other villages of the same
number of inhabitants, 100.
Marion Leister's barn, erected by Jacob
Stocksdale and Geo. Benson, is nearly com
pleted.
The protracted meeting at Mt. Zion, con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Geo. R. McCready,
closed on the 9th.
The NJ. P. Ladies' Aid Society will hold its
next monthly meeting at the residence of
Stephan B. Stoeksdale, on Wednesday, Jan
nary lth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17

Following are the weights of the hogs re.
ceiyed since our last writing Wesley Myers
of Baehman's Valley, six, weighing 2GO, ZIG,
2GO. 2sC, 2G0, 260 pounds, and two spring
pigs. 23G and 23S pounds; Edward Zepp,
three, 225, 800, 3244; p ". Lucabapgh, Of
Black Rock, four, $50, $50, 3l5 and 275:
George Thurman, four. Is month old, 425,
900, 3GG and 3G5 pounds respectively.
Mr.. Eph Bish and Miss Lizzie Everharl, of
near Union Mills, spent Monday with Mr.
James C. Myers and family.
One day last geek one Of the most valuable
of George r. Wentz's horses got into the yard
and went to the water trough. The horse had
TO cross the pump bed. and in crossing H.,
the boards were not strong enough to bear
the weight of the horse, and gave away. The
four feet of the horse went in the well, and
nothing was seen of the horse above the sur
face except the head and a portion of the
body. The horse vas rescued with hut lew
bruises.
Miss j.. c. Lorrenger spent Friday in Han
over.
Miss L. s. Shafer spent Sunday IN this
neighborhood, and Miss l., s. krumrine spent
Sunday at Wentz' p. o.
The Singing Choir of Sherman's church
met and made arrangements to build Il chapel
near Sherman's church on the Baltimore
turnpike, because the trustees anu churci
council do not allow them to use the church.
Miss Mary j. Crumrine, of near VENT 5
p. O., spent Friday in this neighborhood.
Mr. Peter J. Geiman's faithful old horse
''Jim" was killed by two gentlemen of the
neighborhood at the request of Mr.. Geiman.
On saturday while the b. Y. r. Il. locomo
tive was shifting cara at the Melrose switch,
the rails parted and the engine left the track.
After considerable trouble it was put on the
track again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17

There will be fair and oyster supper held
at the Academy, in this place, beginning on
Christmas Eve, December 9th, and contin-
ming every evening during the following week
The proceeds are to pay for the handsome
organ recently purchased for the public
school, The fair will be under the supervision
of Messrs. J. Frank Byers and Albert BE.
miller, teachers.
DIR. J. II. 7. Earhart, who recently kept a
drug store in this place, removed with his
family to Baltimore last Thursday, where he
will engage in the drug business.
The Sunday school of the NJ. +. Church, at
this place, will give Christmas entertain
ment and treat on Christmas Eve, December
oath.
The Ladies' Mite Society, of this place,
connected with St. Mary's Reformed Church.
at Silver Run, will have an auction of fancy
goods at Blooms Store, mt this place, on
Thursday evening, December I'D.
r. n. koontz has his new mill under roof,
and the millwrights are busy putting in new
machinery. He expects 10 have 1t running
early in the new year.
An orchestra has recently been organized
at this place, with Mr.. E. n. Frock, teacher.
1t meets weekly.
Mr. Jacob A. Humbert recently slaugh
tered five hogs, weighing respectively 29S.
2s3, 3l6, 294 and 207 pounds. Should our
neighbors desire to have the weights of their
porkers published they will please hand their
weights to the correspondent of the Apvo-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
Business Locals.

TuE LADIES OF Pre- CREEK NJ. p. CuURcH
are completing the arrangements for the en-
teriatnment to be given in the school house
Friday evening, the sd inst. Comedy
entitled ''rhe Jack Trust will be presented,
An attractive literary program has also been
arranged. Excellent music will be furnished
by the New Windsor Orchestra. Admission
10 and % cents. Proceeds for the benefit of
the new church. Doors open at O'Clock;
curtain rises at $50 If the weather is too
Indictment the exercises will be held the fol-
lowing evening.
DIR. T. X. Galloway of the Baltimore Her
mia Institute, for the radical and permanent
cure of Rupture, will be at the City Hotel,
Westminster. every Saturday from II m. to 4
p. IN. A cure positively guaranteed. No
detention from business or pleasure during
treatment. Consultation free.
The Browning Literary Society of Western
Maryland College, viii celebrate their 18th
Anniversary in the College Auditorium, Dec.
goth, 1892 An entertaining program has
been prepared and an excellent entertainment
will no doubt be presented.
CHRISTMAS TOYS, TOYS.
Holiday Goods and Toys at ". T. Wilson'S
2S W. Main street, Westminster, Nd. | have
the largest and finest line ever exhibited.
You have n chance in two grand free gifts,
large Doll and Dram. See them in window;
read conditions. Vases and Fancy Goods;
prices are lower then the lowest. Two tons
Of Candy must go. Fresh Groceries at hard
time prices; Sc Raisins and SC Cocoanuts, etc
Come and see our goods; bring the children
with you. 20
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
Pension Reform.
From the Detroit Mich News.

From the Detroit tMichj News.
1t is scarcely denied in any quarter that
our pension system is founded in extrava.
gancc and administered in more or less
fraud The are demands from many patriotic
sources for thorough overhauliug of all
pension legislation and the placing Of the
system upon the basis ofiustice and economy,
from which it should never have been d.
vorced.
From the Providence az. H. Telegram.
Even now the rapacity of the sharks is not
satisfied, as they are endeavOring to create
new legislation which will bring to the rolls
some 500, 600 additional pensioners. Frauds
as bold as those perpetrated in France in the
Panama canal matter, petty in themselves
but tremendous in the aggregate, have been
practiced upon the Government, and the
honest. patriotic soldier has been the victim
rather than the beneficiary. HIS good name has
suffered 10 help "a gang Of rascals, and he
owes it to himself as well as to the country,
10 stamp with his disapproval any further
schemes Of the pension agents labeled with
his name.
From The Cleveland lOJ Plain Dealer.
The American people do not object to all
he aid possible given to worthy and disabled
veterans, but they do object to the sneaking
demand thas they shall be stricken off, and
the money they have iiched from the Treas
ury by false representation be returned.
From the Burlington Ia Gazette.
We 10 not object to the soldier of the Re-
bellion securing pension. But we do OBJ
iect TO the loose manner in which this law is
drawn, and. the construction put upon it,
bringing in large class of unworthy claim
ants. and those who had nothing to do with
the war. The people of this country do not
oppose a just system Of pensioning the sol
diers Of that war, but when it is so extended
as to take $3.50. 900, 900 to meet It's demands
they feel that there is something wrong that
needs rectilyng. The pension system is
where the greatest extravaganza has obtained
in the last few years. 1t has been enormous.
The people cry for reform. They will not
be satisfied without it comes. The pension
list is where it should commence, and be
followed up through all departments Of the
Government.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
Festival Of DAYS.

The members of the Epworth League OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church of Westmln
ste., held a very successful festival last week.
The entertainment, which was called the
FESTIVAL of Days. was givea for the pur-
pose of raising money to help defray the ex-
penses of the improvements recently made
10 the church building.
The various booths were named after the
days of the week and articles were sold in
each appropriate to the duties Of the day
Monday, wash day; Tuesday. ironing day;
Wednesday, shopping day Thursday, visit
ing day Friday, sweeping day, and Satur-
day, bake day. Over 500 was cleared. The
ladies taking charge Of the tables were in
appropriate costume.
The ladies st the reception booth and
characters represented were: Miss Anna
Shriver, as martha Washington;" Miss
Alice Huber, Mrs. Webster Miss Lottie
Moore, Mrs Franklin y Miss Anna Cassell.
"Mrs. Jefferson Miss Grace Herring, Mrs.
Calhoun = Miss Maggie Huber, "Dollie
Madison
The festival was principally under the SUI
perinsendence of Rev. and Mrs. Walsh,
Colonel and Mrs. S. X. Herr. Mrs. William
II. Bell, Mrs. John II. Keen and Charles G,
Gorsuch
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-12-17
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Methodist Protestant Church. - Sunday
School at 9.lj a. IN. Preaching at 1890 a.
m. and $50 p. IN. Y. p S. c. f. 6 30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. m.
A. D. Melvin. Pastor.
Centenary NJ. L. Church.-Sunday School
at 9.l5 a. m. Preaching at 1890 a. IN. and
p. m. Epworth League Meeting at G. Is p.
m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at p m.
Class meeting Friday at : p. m.
Ascension Church.-Holy Communion at
80 a. IN. Litany at 10 a. IN. Mathis and
Sermon at 1890 n. m. Sunday School
Chapel at3p p, m. Evensong and instruction
at p. m Service and Instruction by the
Fathers of the Order Of the Holy Cross on
Friday, Dec. -, at $50 p. IN. Holy Com
munion daily at 80 a. IN. Evensong daily
at p. m. 9. n. Morris, Rector.
Baust Church Sunday School viii have its
annual holiday exercises on Friday night,
December 23d The service will be of an
interesting character. Several speakers will
be present. All are invited. Should the
weather be too Indictment il will be held on
the following Monday night, 18th inst
The Church of God Sunday School, in
J'niontown, will hold their Christmas enter.
tainmeut on Friday evening before Christ
mas and the school in Frizellburg on Satur
day evening. Arrangements are being made
to have fine decorations and good enter
tainment.
Rev Il. w. Seilhamer will preach in I'non-
Town Sabbath morning and evening.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church.-Sunday
School at Beniamn's Church ri a. IN.
Preaching at 10 a. IN. Christmas service on
Friday evening, December 23d If the even
ing be unlayorable it will be held on Sunday,
the 25th. at p. M. Sunday School mt st.
Johns Church at p. M. Preaching at p.
m The Sunday School scholars will receive
their treat on the 25th inst, at a. m.
$. \. Diehl, Pastor.
The Bethel SundaySchool, of Sam Creek,
will hold their Missionary Anniversary Christ
mas night. beginning at 80 p. m.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Preachiug at
1880 a. m and $50 p. m. Morning subject,
The Enemy the Christian has to Fight.
Evening subject. "The Weapon that Brings
Victory" y p. 5. c. 4. at G.i5 p. m.
p. II. Miller, Pastor.
Benjamin Reformed Sunday School will
hold their Christmas entertainment on Mon.
day evening, December 2Gth, The public are
cordially invited.
The several congregations comprising Car
roll Charge, Reformed Church. will unite in
divine services in Benjamin Church, at 10
a. M. ON Sunday, 18th inst. Preaching by
Rev II. j. Macaister, of Baltimore. Mr..
Macalister will also preach in Benjamin 5
Church, at 80 p. m.