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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-15

TT. Bell Of Independence, Mo-, while
chopping up an old tree, found a large nail
nearly 10 inches beneath the surface, which
he remembered having driven into the tree
30 wears ago. ,--
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-15
Spiteful,

f"I'm 6 and you are only T." said Bessie
loftily to her little sister Belle, and then
added in q still more aggravating tone,
IAN when l was 4 you were onlyi2 2. and
when I was 2 you We're nothing, but dust"
Toronto Mail t': q e.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-15

NOTICE To CRrDITORS-EsTATE or Ed
~ ward T. Dunphy. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, ed-
ministrator Of the estate of Edward !: Dunphy.
having ciaims against the said deceased. to ex-
hibit them. with the necessary vouchers. within
notice, to the said administrater at my office.
room 5, Union block. the same being the place
for the transaction of tho business of said estate
In tho county of Lewis and Clsrke.
CIV. ~Wilson.' administra'os Of the sstste OF
r Edward T. nunphy. @.t-.H
Dated Heiena, Got. II. 1893.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-15

Eo, further information. maps. rates. etc.,
call at
No. 8 North Main Street. Helena.
Or write the undersigned
G. W.. PITTS, City Ticket Agent.
B. II. LANGLEY. General Ticket Agent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
To Take Foul Air Out of a Well.

saw, says a writer in the Globe-Demo-
crat, a curious method used the other day
in Illinois to take the foul air out of a
well. The well was to be cleaned, but the
man that took the job was afraid to go
down until he had ascertained the quality
of the air at the bottom. He let down a
lighted candle, when It descended to about
six feet Of the bottom it went out as sud.
denly as though extinguished by Whit
of air. That was all he wanted to know.
He was then sure that the well had poi
sonous gas in it, and took a small umbrella,
tied string to the handle and lowered it
open into the well. Having tit go nearly
to the baton, he drew it up, carried it n
few feet from the well and upset it. He
repeated this operation 20 or 30 times,
with all the bystanders laughing at him,
then again lowered the light, which burned
clear and bright even at the bottom. He
then condescended to explain that the gas
in the well was carbonic acid gas, which is
heavier than air, and, therefore, could be
brought in an umbrella just as though it
were so much water II was a simple
trick, yet perfectly effective.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
The Country Man.


He stands at the head of the various
professions, leads the procession on almost
every occasion, and in fact bears of the
honors of the great struggle for the sur
vival of the fittest. Here are some start
ling statistics concerning successful men.
They are found in carefully prepared
article in the American journal of Politics
for June on the ideal education in our
cities, by Edward D. Buxon, Phi. d..
"1he leading men in all professions and
business pursuits in our cities received only
three months of intellectual training year
in country district school, Yet who IS
there to question their ability or qualifica-
tions for life's work ? Carefully gathered
statistics in one of our large cities gave the
following results OF % men in whole
sale business, IA Were reared in the coGn-
try and ! got their education in the old
fashioned district school; of 30 members of
the press. over one-half received their early
education in the country; of 20 leading
members of the bar all but four We're born
in the country or country villages, aud all
but six received their early education in
the common district school, of 20 leading
physicians, more than one-half were raised
on farms and Is received their education
in the country school. II is welLknown
fact that the preachers were nearly all
reared in the country"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
The Art of Cooking Ham.

ado tell me Just how to cook ham, "
said an inexperienced hoqsekeepeF to .
friend who was noted for her culinary
knowledge. 81 have looked in four cook
books, and | can find nothing plain and
simple enough for any Biddy to follow.
They all assume that the ham is boiled or
half boiled when they proceed to treat it in
mere elaborate fashion, and | have not an
idea how to begin. | have bought my
ham-I know enough for that, and know
what are the best hams in the market.
Now, begin and tell me Just what to do
with it until it is ready to serve cold on
the table.
sit is very simple, said her friend,
"but know it is as you say; it is just the
simple, obvious knowledge that it is hardest
to find written rules for. First, soak your
ham all night in water which should cover
it entirely. Then set it on the fire to bail
The rule for boiling ham is fifteen min
utes to each pound, so, you can easily tell
by weighing it the exact length of time
that will be necessary TO cook it, When
it is half boiled change the water, and to
the last boiling add cupful of molasses.
When it is cold enough, skin it aud put it
in the oven TO bake until the whole is
nicely Drowned. Some people sprinkle
before putting it in the oven with brown
sugar which forms a sort of glaze.
"This is the simplest way of cooking
ham, and there is none better, in my esti-
nation; but there are all sorts of facts about
what will give it various peculiar fiavOrs,
and many are the suggestions for the last
boiling. Some epieures cook it in cham
payne just at the last, others in beer; many
lard it with cloves. An old Southern cook
| once had had way of covering the
whole ham after it was skinned with a
dough paste made of -four and water, and
then putting it in the oven to bake. This
she claimed, confined all the juices to the
ham, and the results she obtained we're
certainly delicious
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Something in a Name.

An Englishman, travelling on the Cont
nent, engaged the services of smart
courier, and on arriving at an inn one
evening he sent him for the travellers
register that he might enter his name in
accordance with the Austrian police regu-
lations. The man replied that he had
anticipated his wishes, and registered him
as an English gentleman Of independent
means"
But how did you write my name p
II can't exactly pronounce it, but |
copied it faithfully from MiIor's poriman-
teau."
aBut it is not there. Bring me the
book"
What was our travellers amazement at
finding, instead Of a very plain English
name of two syIlabIes, the following por-
tentous entry Monsieur Warranted
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Aoetrp,
PATIENCE.

From All the Year Round.
Be patientl Easy words TO speak
While plenty fills the cup Of life.
While health brings roses to the cheek,
And far removed are care and strife.
Falling so glibly from the tongue
ofthose-I often think ofthis-
Whom suffering has never wrung,
Who scarcely know what patience is.
Be PATENT when the suff 'rer lies
PROSTATE beneath some fell disease,
And longs. through torturing agonies,
Only for one short honr of case.
Be patient when the weary brain
Is racked with thought and anxious care,
And troubles in an endless train
Seem almost more than it can bear.
To feel the torture of delay,
The agony of hope deferred;
To labor still from day to day,
The prize unwon, the prayer unheard.
And still to hope, and strive and wait
The due reward of fortunes kiss;
This is to almost conquer fate,
This is to learn what patience is.
Despair not though the clouds are dark,
And storm and danger veil the sky;
Let fate and courage guide thy bark,
The storm win pass, the port is nigh.
Be patient, and the tide will turn,
Shadows will flee before the sun;
These are the hopes that live and burn
To light lis till our work is done.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
ICE CREAM!
The Pleasant Valley Cream
COMPANY.

Having large supply of Good Ice and being
Just far enough away from railroad to get all
good Plain Cream, is prepared to furnish Cele-
bratiOns, Fairs, Festivals, Weddings, or Pri-
Vate Families with fine article of Cream at a
Very low figure and on short notice.
We will run a wagon TO Westminster Sun
day and every day, TO deliver to families in
Quantities to suit.
Cream can be had by the plate or any guam
iy at J. P. Wohlgemuth's Bakery, No. 2il
east Main street, and at his branch store, No.
81, East Main ST., who will also fill all orders
at short notice and receive orders for cream
Tor Sunday, and deliver the same. Sunday
orders received at j. d. Bowers, or Fred. I'll.
Myers, at the market at Zeiber building, on
Saturday afternoons.
We also invite our customers to see our fac
tory at Pleasant Valley, where they viii be
waited on by Mr.. L. W. Devilbiss. Address
all orders:
PLEASANT VALLEY CREAM CO.,
Pleasant Valley, Md.
They will receive prompt attention. Sun
day orders received until o clock Saturday
afternoons. june SIN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
> And She Did,

A girl in Maine village who made her
home with her aunt was often disturbed BY
evidences of the old lady's indifferences to
everything but the welfare Of her own ma
terial possessions. One day in going down
cellar for some butter, she tripped and fell
heavily quite distance The maiden aunt
rushed to the door, and peering down into
the darkness, called out sharply
''D'ye break the dish 2"
.Nol9 Numbered back the niece, for
once thoroughly aroused. NO but |
will and she shiyered il with hearty good
viii against the cellar wall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Popular Belief in Signs.


The belief in signs is so general that a
complete system might be arranged for the
direction of every step in business and
social life. Many women would repose
complete confidence in the idea that the
person who first enters the house after a
wishbone has been placed over the door
will be the first in the family to be married.
1t would require great deal of argument
to dissuade an experienced housekeeper
from the notion that, should she accident
ally place Two knives, forks, or spoons at
one plate, or give two spoons with one cup
or bowl, the person receiving the same will
be married within year. Should fork
be dropped, the tines remaining in the
floor, a call from gentleman should be
expected. Should servant break piece
of crockery, another piece must be broken
willfully and without delay in order that
the spell may be broken. Should man
fall in going upstairs, the loss of friend
of the opposite sex will be the sequence.
Sleeping with bridal cake under ones pill
low is attended with dreams of the husband
to be won. Removal of the marriage ring
portends separation Three lamps acct
dentally lighted in line imply wedding in
the house. Two chairs facing one another
indicate an unexpected visit with good
news. A horseshoe over the doorway will
keep out elfs and witches. But no shoe
should be picked up by the roadside that
is destitute of nails. The itching of the
left hand is forerunner of money. The
right indicates the coming Of a stranger.
The appearance of toad on the doorstep
is said to be an infallible sign that the
house is under evil influence, and that
disaster is near at hand. The death of the
toad is the only means of preventing the
calamity. Should a spotted or white cat
cross the way bad luck is ahead, but good
luck is indicated by black cat. Red
headed people must be kept away from
ones place of business New Years Day;
otherwise the year will be one of bad
financial associations. To be looked at by
a cross-eyed person, while trade is going
on, is reputed to be sure sign that the
bargain will be Improbable. The flying
of bird through the window foreshadows
failure in business. In "Much Ado
About Nothing Benedik says; Chang
me in bottle, like cat, and shoot at me- '
The passage referred to the fact that the
cat was regarded as being inevitably an
lucky. There was custom in Shakes
peare's time of placing cat in bottle
with SCOT and hanging the whole on a
line. The person who succeeded in
breaking the bottle, while running aud
escaping the contents at the same time, was
looked upon as hero. Still it was the
worst of i'll luck to kill a cat, the deed in
volving the perpetrator in seven years of
trouble. 1t is sign of good fortune. to
hear cricket chirp, and the sound is a
welcome one under thu hearthstone. One
of the quaintest of old superstitions appears
in the lines, familiar in classic English
noafrv,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
John E. ECKENRODE,
MANUFACTURER OF
COACHES, CARRIAGES,

Jaeger Wagons, Buggies, Ph@tons,
&C., &C., &c.
Special Attention Giuen to Repairing.
All Orders Promptly Filled and
Work of Every Kind Warranted.
A large Stock of Light and Heavy
Harness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
ICE CREAM, WATER ICE.

Having a large supply of Ice, and improved
a{ facilities, | can furnish picnics, Sunday
aeaools, excursions. hotels, boarding house
a aSq private residences with the best quality
:. ice Cream and Water Ices at reasonable
IS'es. My wagon will deliver orders in
"eslmlnster during the week and on Sunday
4 PATRONS will please order cream for Sun
ssys by telephone by o'clock on Saturday
sea s! Special prices to Sunday school
s ,ssaaVals, excursions and picnics. Highest
cash price paid for cream.
JAMES w. BEACHAM,
luS Sm Avondale, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29

Let the superstitious wife
Near the child's heart lay knife.
Point bee up and haft be done,
While she gossips in the town:
This mongst other mystic charms
Keeps the sleeping child from harms"
The superstition that i'll luck attends one
who passes under ladder is as old as the
hills. The stepping of a third person be-
tween two friends as a sign of i'll luck is
equally as old. The idea that Friday is
an ill-omened day has been a dominant one
for centuries. Business and marriage
must not be undertaken on that day. The
left stocking must be put on first if the
day is to be successful one. To return
for something that has been left is a posi-
tive sign Of i'll fortune. Seeing the new
moon over the left shoulder has been the
bane of thousands of business plans. Not
one of the list of signs that has been given
is unknown in the homes and resorts of the
multitude. The belief in them is more
general than in the gRdepiable facts Of
business,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
A full line of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

We invite you to give us a call and examine
our Stock. We guarantee our prices rs low as
the lowest. Very respectfully,
G. W. M0RNINGSTAR,
No. 80 W. Main Street,
dec31 Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
AS she Is Wrote.

From Conglomerate.
A maid who is slightly antique
Was grossly insulted. last wique;
Her best fellow said
ut is time we were waid =
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29

REFRACTORY, Corner of Liberty and
George Streets, Westminster, Nd, where
have just erected new and large Shops, giving
me better facilities than heretofore. A call
rs solicited. may 5.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29

A Fostoria (0hio) girl, Miss Fanny
Musietter, not Yet 20 yeanS old has pts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29

One Dollar per Day.
Meals 25 cents each.
Lodging 25 cents.
Horse Feed % cents.
Special Rates TO Jurors and Witnesses.
Excellent Table. Comfortable Rooms. Po-
lite Attention. Well Stocked Bar.
ebI Tyr Attentive Holsters.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Our Line of Gloves
Is complete and everything in
Gents Furnishing Line.

All We ask is that you call before purchasing
and We are sure you cannot fail to select from
our line of goods. If you want Suit, Shirt,
Necktie, Collar, Cuffs, Suspenders, Gloves,
Underwear, Hosiery, Gents Jewelry, do moi
fail to call. Fit always guaranteed or no sale,
apo j. T. ANQERS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
CONFECTIONERY,

Rest ouality, at lowest prices. Raisins, Cur
rants Citron, Figs, Dates, Oranges, Lemons,
Bananas, Malaga Grapes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
ITO SAVE MONEY
AND
srcuRE BEST BARGAINS
1AMPs-LAMPs-LA LAMPS,

Library, Hall, Piano, banqueI, IIEVsDuTg'
''' Rochester and Banner.
WOODEN, WILLOW AND TINWARE.
FRENCH PLATE MIRRORS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Finest Line of Pantaloons

ever offered in the city. Look at our s. and
So Pants, and see if we are not in the swim.
We also have better goods at higher figures.
Special attention is called to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
r II. ANDERS,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
"a West Main Street,
Westminster, Md,
Calls special attention to his line of
s SUMMER GOODS, ea

having the most complete assortment ever
offered to the people of this county and at
prices that cannot fail to compete with any
house in the city or county. We have the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29
Latest nOVellleS III
Glassware, SilVer-Platedware

Forp;gp and Domestic Fruits, Evaporated
Frnits, Canned Goods of all kinds, Extracts.
Rest Brands of FLOUR, Fancy Cakes and
Crackers
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-29

cannot be surpassed in the city. We are
always looking for the latest.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01

\ few evenings ago one Of our young
gentlemen made an evening call Oh a
lady friend Of his. While at the house
it So happened that "A bucket Of water
was needed. A slight reminder was all
that was needed for the gallant young
man to take the bucket and proceed to
the pump. After putting the bucket u
der the mouth of the pump. he vigor-
cusly grabbed the handle. The night
was very chilly. and it is needless to say.
he had IA fascination for the pump handle
never before experienced. and there he
stuck. IL his cry of distress he attract
ea the yonnG lady. who, with the aid Of
water. freed the young martyr from the
handle. and though forced tn carry the
water herself. she was much obliged
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01
-. & VI. u. Il.


sf'ft' b"fs
Mrch M n; has recently been
made rlon THE probability % The Bur
lingiur y Missouri Taiiina coming INFO
Montana during this year a"d the fol
lowing from the opcariish ttr@i-icr Of
last Saturday would seem e. indicate
that such was the evident intention Of
| the company:
With It's accustomed energy the Il. ~
NJ. having decided on ii forward move
ment on the Speariish extension. is
crowding men to the front by the train
load.
As the Register has repeatedly
guessed. basing its suggestions on per
sOnal examination Of the sc.e.ai pro-
posed routes, the Anna creek line. sur
veyed last summer. has been decided
upon as the route to be taken to the
Speartish canyon. The main difficulty
in locating the line from Bald Mountain
to Spcariish. has been that Of finding a
route that should give the road as good
"a grade as possible from the high cicva-
ton Of the line on the Portland divide
head of Dcadwood and SIuaw creeks.
and one that should not only be in every
respect practicable. but at the same time
not too expensive. 1T was found that
the Squaw creek route. while il would
enable the line +" pass through an al
most continuous mineral country from
Bald mountain to TIE mouth of S,uaw
creek and bring it within half Il mil" Of
the heart of Carbonate camp. nccessitat
ed heavy work lis entire lcneth, inciud
ing a 15-fooi trestle and either a switch
back or a tunnel. On the other hand
the Anna creek route. following d sloi,-
ing .hogback" between Big and Little
Anna creeks. showed "a comparatively
easy route down to the canyon. and
though a trife longer than the other.
not nearly SO expensive to build and
maintain. With an easy grade. besides.
the latter route. shortens the proposed
Bear Gulch spur considerably as com
pared with the Squaw creek line.
I"tSi WIEN iIic NV Hlllcs pttWtcu tit
end Of the present grade and the Spear
fish canyon. was let to Fitzpatrick Broth
crs X Collins. The contract will be sub
let in sections Of one mile. of which
Mike Elmore has taken 20 and n.
Heckert 16. Jection II, one Of the
heaviest on the entire grade. it is under
stood will be done by the main contract
ors.
Three camps have already been estab-
lished on Anna creek just over the di
vide from the work. and hilpat
rick's on the Spcar.ish. above the
mouth Of Iron creek. near where the line
drops into the canyon. i,
Men. teams and grading tools have
been arriyin- at DeadMood and Engic-
wood by tra.nloads for the past ten days.
all pushed to the front. Most of the
SO far received are from the Sheri-
dan extension.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board Of Commissioners of Custer
County until II o'clock noon of Monday.
Feb. 9th. 1888. for all public printingfor
which the county schargeable. including
all legal advertising required by law to be
made. all official publications and all
blanks and blank books to be furnished
for the period Of one year. The bids TO
be addressed to the undersigned and
endorsed Proposals for printing Tie
Board receives the right to reject any or
all bids.
BY order Of the Board.
\. II. SwERDFIGER.
Clerk Of the Board.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01

Bob Ferguson became involved in II
hey Marshall yesterday which finally
resulted in his arrest by Chief Jackson
last night upon a charge Of assault and
battery. He was taken before Justice
Glib and furnished bonds i'll the sum Of
500 for his appearance in court.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01

The school children have had an rs
r~ecially hard time Of il this week SO far.
and undoubtedly the usually large per
centage Of punc;uality which is main
tanned in the Miles City schools will be
pcrcertibly lowered thereby.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-02-01
som" Of the party and while they have
ESCAPED: FOR the prcs"n' they lack Il good
deal o; beng rIfr zen.
'i,i,.

One .: lie ..,a,o.. ...n,.m,c.s 10 re-
tai d'aieia q. * the winter. is frosted
windows. s, e3st Of several tdurs
hard labor IA handsome and attractive
display is made in a show la .os. when
along comes d cold wave. and .Js all the
outside public can know or see. tin.
window might as well be empty and the
labor saved. Many schemes have been
tried 70 avert this nuisance. but without
result until our enterprisine friend Sim
ON BasInski put himself in communcia-
ton with some eastern gunius who had
advertised a positive cure for this plague
and in due course Of mail Simon received
the recipe. 1t cost him a small amount
but in the great course of humanity he
figures this as nothing. and will on ap-
plication acquaint II person with the
secret Of keeping frost off Of windows
gratis. Persons DESTROYS Of obtaining
this recipe will do well to call upon or
write Mr.. Easinski. Address him at
Miles City.