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A Curious Magnet.

The largest and strongest magnet in the
world is at Willet's Point, N. Y, and was
made by accident. This is the account
given
"Major King happened to see two large
fifteen-ineh Dahlgren guns lying unused
side by side on the dock, and Immediately
conceived the idea that magnet of enor-
nous power could be constructed by means
Of these cannon, with a submarine cable
wound around them. The magnet, which
stands about ten feet from the ground, is
eighteen feet long, and has eight miles of
cable wound about the upper part of the
guns. 1t takes force Of $4,000 pounds
to pull off the armature
"a seemingly impossible experiment
was performed with some fifteen-inch solid
cannon balls, the magnet holding several
of them suspended in the air, one under
the other. The most interesting expert
ment was the test made Of non-m magnetic
watch. The test was highly satisfactory.
The magnet was so powerful that an ordi-
nary watch was stopped stock still as soon
as it came within three feet of it, while an
American non-magnetic watch was for ten
minutes held in front of the magnet and
it did not vary the hundredth part Of
second. A sledge hammer welded in
direction opposite to the magnet feels as
though one were trying to hit blow with
long feather in a gale of wind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
How Newspaper Men are Imposed
On.

The Dover (Delaware) Index packs
some good common sense into the following
paragraph, that needs to be circulated freely
for the benefit of those who have an idea
that it does not cost anything to print a
newspaper, and especially for the fellow
who wants the editor to puff his business
or some scheme in which he is interested,
as the paper has to be filed up anyway.
We notice, however, the editor has to pay
for his groceries and dry goods just the
same as other people, and he should
not be thought everlastingly mean when
he demands pay for his goods, whether it
be sheet of paper, or space in his columns.
Hear the Index: "The newspaper pub
Usher makes his living by selling his goods
the same as his neighbor, and every line
of type, every ream of paper aud every
pound of ink costs the printer just as much
in proportion as the merchandise costs the
merchant, and he should be paid for it on
the same basis. The day has long since
passed when it can be considered crime
for country newspaper to approach any
degree of prosperity. The publisher has
just claim to a reasonable profit, and it is
unfair for any community or individual to
infer that his prosperity was gained by
charging exorbitant prices, while in other
branches of business such success would
have been attributed to the sagacity and
enterprise of the firm that achieved it"
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A Musical Gander.

Mr.. Whymper tells story of bird
that no one would expect to show musical
taste "At an old farmhouse in Wilt
shire, England, geese were kept in the
orchard, and the gander would frequently
enter the kitchen, the door of which was
usually open in the summer time. The
old bird was a general pet and took ad-
vantage of the fact One day the farmers
sister was playing on the piano in room
near the kitchen, when she felt something
touch her, and, looking down, discovered
master gander with his head resting on
her knee, listening with great attention.
When the music ceased, he stretched his
wings gave quiet cackle, and walked off !;
but, the playing recommending, Tom
for that was his name-returned to his
old position by the piano, nor could he be
persuaded to leave till the music ceased.
From that time, whenever there was mu-
sic in the house, the gander would do his
best to be one of the company. 1t was
not supposed that he had preference for
any particular tune; but he took no notice
whatever of the village brass band, which
numbered among its instruments drum
of large size, beaten by very powerful
miller"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26

The Annual Meeting of the German Bap
tist Brethren will be held at Meyersdale, Pa,
on the Pittsburg Division of the Baltimore u
Ohio Railroad, commencing May oath, 1894.
For this occasion the b. & o. R. r. Co.
will sell excursion tickets to Meyersdale and
return from all stations on its system of lines
at rate Of one first class fare for the round
trip. From points east of and including
Pittsburg and Wheeling the tickets will be
sold from May 22nd 10 2Sth inclusive, and
will be valid for return passage within thirty
DAYS from date of sale.
From points west of Pttsburg and Wheel
ing the tickets will be sold from May 2lst 10
2Gth inclusive, and will be valid for return
passage within thirty days from date of sale.
For time of trains, ETC., address nearest
Agent of the B. & o. R. R. Co. or 0. P. Nc
Carty, Gen'l Pass. Agent. B. & 0. S. W.
R'y, St. Louis. Mo-; L. S. Allen. Asst Gen'l
Pass. Agent, B. & o. R. R., Chicago, Ill;
E. d. Smith, Div. Pass. Agent, B. 4 Q. X.
R., Pittsburg. Pa, or B. F. Bond, Div. Pass
Agent, B. & o. r. r., Baltimore, Md; Chas
o. Scull, Gen'l Pass. Agent, b. o. r. r.,
Baltimore, Nd.
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VOL. XXIX.-NO. 80.

and scarlet cape over her shoulders, and
who had just left :he bedside.
"I fear SO" Sister MacDonald's sweet
face grew sad, and she sighed. She had
felt very sorry for Color-Sergeant Rhodes,
and had nursed him tenderly during many
dreary months of pain and discomfort. But
she grleved less now that the indescribable
blue shade was spreading at last over his
iace-that his eyes were shut, and the per-
spiration lying cold on his forehead. He
was so lonely, and it was better that he
should go, thought Sister Macdonald
Other men had friends to come and sit be-
side them-old and young women with
tender and fearful eyes and faithful hands
to grasp theirs, but no one ever came to
see Color-Sergeant Rhodes, excepting now
and then an officer or old comrade of his
battalion. And lately even these had seem
ed to forget him.
When the post came in that evening,
the Sister found, rather to her surprise,
that there was one letter at last for her
favorite sergeant. She took il up to his
bedside. He was breathing heavily, and
his hand, when she touched it, was clammy
and cold
GA letter for yOu,o she said in low
voice.
He lifted his eyelids little, but made
no other movement.
"Shall | open the cover and give you the
letter."
His lips moved, and she tore open the
flap. 1t contained no writing after all
not word of greeting or good-bye-Only
bunch of forget-me-nots, so fresh and
blue that they must have been very lately
gathered A pair of dark eyes opened
wide and were fixed upon the Sister. The
soldier raised his cold fingers, and she put
the little blue knot of flowers within them;
and with quivering lips looked away from
the dying man. He tried to hide the
nOsegay in the breast of his crumpled
shirt. Then his arm dropped upon the
coverlet.
And when the last low sun smote the
blank wall in front of Sergeant Rhodes
bed, he had passed where time and space
exist not, and memory is, perhaps, by Gods
mercy, no longer the twin-sister of pain.
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Points in Buying shoes.
From the goot and shoe weekly.

Any one who expects to secure CON-
Portable, or even endurable fit, should test
their shoes well before leaving the store
aMany women, says dealer, 'sget, a shoe
harnesscd onto their foot much as a horse
is strapped up by main strength in the
hands of an ignorant person; and there
is tie woman and there is the horse, fault
less to all appearance, not a strap Topping,
nor fold Of leather that your finger could
60 under, and, if the shoe or the harness
doesn's pain or chafe while at rest, it seems
all right. But let she horse try to start,
or the woman either, and the truth will
come out. always advise person to
stand and walk across the floor in a newly
fitted shoe, to test it before leaving the
store with it.
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SHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of writ of Fieri Faeias issued
out of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
State of Maryland, at the suit of Ernest B.
Horn, Assignee, against the goods and
chattels, lands and tenements of John Ander-
son, and to me directed. | have seized the
following property, viz: All that piece or
parcel of land situate and being in Carroll
county, State of Maryland, which the said
John Anderson obtained by deed bearing date
the 2Gth day of August, 1887, from James R.
Hood and wife, and Susan Bussard, and re-
corded among the Land Records of Carroll
county, in Liber W. N. NJ, No. 6S, folio
500, &c, beginning for the same at a stone
heretofore planted on the east edge of the
Ridge Road. at the end of the I'D line of
James R. Hood land, and running said line,
to wit: S. As degrees, W. y 9-10 perches
to stone in the middle of the said County
Road: then S. 35s degrees; Z. 10 92-l00
perches to a stone now planted in the last
line of James r. Hoods land and reversing
said line, to wit: N. 81 degrees, W. "A 96- 100
perches to the beginning, containing
8 ROoDS and Il SO. PERCHES of Land,
more or less. And hereby give notice that on
MONDAY, MAY 2S, 1894,
at 8 'clock. p. M, at the Court House Door,
in the City Of Westminster, | will sell the
above property so seized and taken into
execution to the highest bidder for cash.
ELIAS B. ARNOLD,
my5 Is Sheriff.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
OAK HALLS GREETING FOR
" 1894.
You are cordially invited to
OUR SPRING OPENING.

If n dollar saved is dollar made, then
here's a chance to coin money. A clean
sweep right through our Stock; perfect
wreck of profits. Everything thatis new and
nice for Ladies and Gentlemen to wear is here
ready for your inspection. Our prices may
give other Dry Goods Merchants the Blues,
but it is our many customers we are trying to
please. A Lady can dress like queen for
so cts. per yard at our counter. 40 inch
French all Wool Serges and Novelties, 40 cts.
45 inch French all Wool Serges, so cts, for
mer price IS cts. &c inch Henrietta and Serges,
20 to 25 cents. A beautiful line French
Novelties, rs cts. to $1.00. Our Stock of
Black Dress Goods is large, from 2Octs: to
Sl.25. Our Stock of Dress Trimmings nice,
compare with any in the county, consisting
Of Moire Silk, Lace and Lace Insertion, both
Black and Buttrow Color, Braid and Gimps,
Fancy Silks and Plain in great variety, from
25 cts. to $1.00 per yard. Ribbons, all Shades.
Swivil Silks, the very latest, 48 cts. per yard.
2S inch Dress Gingham, 4 cts, 36 inches
wide muslin 5 cis 1000 yards Of and cts.
Calico to be closed out at cts. Shirting
and Outings from 6 to 8 cts. Readymade
Shirts 25 cts. up. Lace Curtains 90 cts.
pair and up. Spring roller curtains as
low as 25 cts. A beautiful line OF Spring
'eapes and jackets. Carpets and mating, the
io"cSI ever quOteu. n SOOu CdipOS - NO :;
good mating 10 cts. jointless as low as
u! cts. Our stock Readymade Clothing is
larger than ever, but our low prices will sure.
ly please you. Hats of the latest, shoes OF
nobiest, neckwear that will please the most
Ifastidious. In Ladies' Shoes and Slippers
our stock is immense and prices very low:
We have 100 pairs or more of Ladies,
Shoes price $500 to $3.50, homemade. will
be sold at $500 to $2.25. Job lots OF Dress
Goods, reduced from so TO 25 cts; will have
many jobs in Clothing, Hats, Shoes, etc; to
offer. A mans good Shoe, $l.OO. Ladies
Slippers rs cts. and up. We ask you to come
where durability and economy join hands,
then you will find true value that is worthy
your attention. Our bargains are not in old
remnants or out of Season Goods, that
nobody wants, but bright new goods. Many
thanks for past trade; we hope to have you
visit us during the spring.
N. B.-Car fair and toll charges in the coun-
ty will be deducted when presented when
buying bill of 5000 and upward.
Come and see us.
Respectfully yours,
apr14 GEO. C. ANDERS.
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WESTMINSTER BRANCH
w OF THE
Baltimore Hernia Institute.
JOHN SWOPE MATTHIAS. M. D.,
Surgeon in Charge.

An experience of several years has proven
this treatment for the cure of Rupture to be
perfec.ly safe and sure. Hundreds of the
best citizens of Maryland have proved its eff
cacy, and have given certificates Of cure. We
guarantee the cure.
We refer by permission to Mr.. VIM. ID.
O'Connell, Cashier Citizens National Bank
Mr. o. A. Kirkland, Of Matthews a Kirk
land. Auctioneers; Mr.. NJ. John Lynch, Mr..
Vim. D. Henry, J. w. Fleagle mrl0 sm
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Original Aoetrp.
MAY, 1894.


Written for the Democratic Advocate
BY o. c. sHIPLEY.
I've lived another May TO see,
With all its wealth of bloom;
When every budding bush and tree
Awakes from Winters gloom.
The robin carols all the day
His matin songs of glee;
heart, rejoice! the breeze OF May
New light has brought TO thee.
The wild pinks rear their dainty heads
From every woodland hill;
Tween grassy banks, mid willows, threads
Its gurgling way the rill.
Toward the sea with gladsome note,
Released from Winters chill;
While from each woodland warhlers throat
The songs of gladness trill.
Ny heart to tenderest deeps is stirred.
Ny soul bursts forth in song.
As list the cry of some glad bird
The hills and wales among.
These sights, these sounds. the spirit cheer,
They make me brave and strong
To battle with earth's trials, cares,
Amid the worldly throng.
What though some pages may be blurred
With tears of pain and wrong.
ofour life's book-perhaps deferred
Some kindly word too long
Yet sweet is life and fair the hours
These dreamy wales along;
Among the verdure and the flowers
My soul bursts forth in song.
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.o-PARTNERsHIP.

J. H. BIILISGsLEA, NJ. D. JOS. t. Herring, N. D.
Tho nractice of medicine, under the name of
BiIlIneslea & Herring. DIR. BiIlingslea'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
Westminster, Nd, May 9, 1885.
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nor s A L E.

20 "A = AlSN-e
Il ..s nr;me limestone EssslE
II IL mar New Windsor, Z fzlsesSsI
Iaao iIao from Westminster; fine buildings all
u nue. God condition; very desirable farm;
IN soSI SI1 000-half cash, balance on years
priv
uIls. T"rm of 55a acres, 41 miles from Westmin-
d miles from Patapsco Station, w. NJ.
Seii 81 Ruildines fair. Price 81, 500.
H. Choice little farm of $50 acres, half mile
e.o,n Westminster; good soil; brick house;
isy@e barn; all in good condition;price 81 ,O00
Nice little home; acres; prime land;
miles west from Westminster; brick house;
hank barn; more land If desired; prlce S2, 500.
Plaster and bone mill on W. Nd. Railroad;
buildings new; best of machinery; IA acres OF
land: good water power; a splendid opening
10 engage in profitable and growing business;
terms easy; price $3, ,00G.
$3.50 acres prime timber land ON Cheat
river, West Virginia. Heavy Original growth
of poplar, red oak, ash, walnut, cherry, &C.;
land valuable for grazing purposes after timber
4 off; price 81 per acre.
Machine shops at New windsor, Md all
tLe necessary buildings for the manufacture
and repair of machinery. This property Will
be sold; bargain at easy payments; price
$500.
or acres of woodland, near public road
from Westminster TO MT Alry'4 miles souIn-
east from New Windsor. Price $500.
A small home, 4 acres, on road from West
minister TO New Windsor, mile from foriDe--
place; good house, good stabling, good water
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NOTICE
To Those Having Lana for Sale

The undersigned offers his services to those
having land for sale, and believes from ex-
nerience had he can be Of service in dividing
M and putting in shape for sale TO advantage
of parties wishing to dispose of lands, espe
''0''y "e''' 4. LYNCH,
;on12.d Westminster. Md.
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JOSEPH M. PARKE,
u ATTORNEY AT LAW AND

SOLICITOR IN CHANcERY.
Will practice in the various Courts OF Carroll
county. RG- Special attention gwen 70 VI
pians' Court business May be consaiteo q. .
for the present, at the Office of the Register o.
Wills, or at his residence, on Court street.
Westminster. Nd. mrii
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r MILTON REIFsNIDER.
q . of late firm of Reifsnider Reifsnider,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in
Chancery.

Special attention given to Collection of
Claims and Settlement of Estates. Once,
Albaugh Block, Court street, Westminster
Maryland. COLT
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Select Sturg.
COLOR-sERGEANr RHODES.
From the cornhill Magazine.

If two lives join, there is oft scar.
They are one and one, with a shadowy third
One near one is too far.
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MORTGAGES SALE
ANA OF A
HOUSE AND LOT.
In Myers District, Carroll county, Md


By virtue of powers of sale contained in
two mortgages from Henry Miller and wife, to
the undersigned, Mortgage, one dated 1st
day of April, 1881, recorded among the Real
Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll county,
in Liber f. I. s., No. l6, folio ia, &C., and
the other dated l4th day of April, 1888, re-
corded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county in Liber W. N.
NJ, No. 81, folio Z, the said Milly Earhart,
Mortgage aforesaid, will offer at Public
Sale on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 26th day of MAY, 1894,
at l o'clock, p. M, all that lot of ground
situate in Myers district. Carroll county,
Md, containing
IA ACRES, ROODS and 81 PERCHES
of Land, more or less, lying on the public
road leading from Union Mills to the Hanover
and Manchester Turnpike. about 81 miles
from Union Mills. 1t is improved by Two
Story Log Dwelling, barn and
&1a,-,S the usual outbuildings. Due
liz ESA proportion is in Timber IT.
- - and Meadow Land. sSssSe
Fine young Orchard. Water supply -
abundant.
Terms of Sale One third of the purchase
money TO be paid cash, with interest from
day of sale, on the ratification thereof by the
Court; the remainder in two equal payments
of six and nine months, to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser with interest from
date of sale.
MILLY EARHART, Mortgagee.
J. A. c. Bond, Attorney.
j. VIM. Earhart, Auctioneer. APPS is
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rTHE STANDARD BRED TROT-
Il TING STALLION,

OEN GttAh DEjALE.
Will make the Season of 1894, April 10 to
July 10, at Rockland Farm, near Westmin-
ster, on Tuesdays; at Adam Shaeffer's, near
1fa Houcksville, on Wednes- -
@o days;at Frederick's Hotel, EE&&e
NOA Manchester, on Thurs N1S
days; at Hiteshew's Hotel, Reisterstown, on
Saturdays; at home, near Bish's Mill, on
Mondays and Fridays.
DESCRIPTION.
General Beale was bred by Gen. Beale, of
Washington, D. c., and was foaled the 9th
of May, 1884, and is handsome rich Ma
hogany Bay Stallion, l6i hands high. He
has fiat, deep shoulder, well formed barrel,
powerful quarters, and unusually strong
stiles; clean, cordy legs, and the best of
feet. He is healthy and sound. He was pur
chased from Gen. Beale by Hon. Chas. b.
Roberts, and was purchased this spring from
him by John d. Shaeffer, the present owner.
PEDIGREE.
General Beale was sired by Prince Orlorff',
he by Messenger Duroc, he by Rysdyks S
Hambletonian. He is out of Fossil, she by
Princeps, and out of Hamite, she by Hamlet
and out of Lindora. Full Pedigree furnished
on application.
TERMS $40 TO insure, if paid by May 1,
1895. If not paid then, SIS will be charged.
$l.00 to be be paid to the groom at the time
of service, which will be deducted from the
insurance when paid.
JOHN d. SHAEFFER, Owner.
HARVEY STANSBURY, Groom. mr31 3m
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"NIy dear Kitty, it is very foolish and
emotional of you to wish to see the troop
ship start. You viii probably be quite
overcome, all the more so''-and here
Captain Pelham patted his betrothed's
curly head-"as we've, my darling, shall
so soon too have to say goodbye to one
another"
Vincent could never entirely divest him
self of certain stiffness Of manner, even
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CHAPTER III.

Miss Kittys enemies--but, to do her
justice, there were not many Of these
acknowledged that she had wonderfully
improved since the departure of Captain
Pelham for Egypt. Lord and Lady Ryde,
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Written for the Democratic Advocate.
BY C. SIMPLIFY.
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ERMAN BAPTIST ANNUAL
III MEETING.

ny5ts
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The soldier at the end of the ward had
not spoken for "a hours.
"Sinking fast, said the doctor to
Sister, who wore a spotless white apron
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-08-30
IncreA.in. the stage

Il Bose, who was recently sent
from Rock Island by Major Macken-
ZIe- 20 open TIE government reser-
voirs n the headwacers and increase
the stage OF the river. reports that
the stage Of the river 81 S. Paul has
been increased nearly two feet - the
result The great benefit OF these
reservoirs. which were originated 5v
Ma. Charles Allen. Is nor generally
appreciated Without their flow. il
Is claimed. navigation on the upper
Mississippi would have ceased before
Aug l. These reservoirs are located
- Pokeganla Falls, Wine boigoshish
AXE. Leach lake, Pine river and san
dy lake They consist Of dams
built across the tributaries and num-
erous lake feeders OF she great river.
hen these dams I'll up the usual
flow resumes but when the gates are
opened great difference is seen. The
PokeCama reservoir Is the largest IL
was opened on Aug. / This one
reservoir Is credited with having
kept the river opened this season
from Grand Rapids 70 Brainari.
Last wear the reservoir system raised
the stage Of the river IS far down a.
Dubuque 81 least three inches.
While one reservoir : open others
are filing up and one afte- another
Is let OF The river and h.rbor bill
this year provides for another dam
1t GGu Lake, Fear BrainarG, aud the
system will be extended from year to
vear- 1t is great work, anu ought
TO render Mai Aliens name immOr-
tai If it does al that i expected Of Il
BY careful estimate these reser-
voirs are diseharsiEg into the river
5000 cubic feet Of water per second.
or 1900 co. ooo every "a hours This
/ i oae-third more tnan the entire dis
charge past St Paul before the sys-
ten was constructed. Il has ena.
eled upper river Ioggers TO transport
I their RATS with mach greater pre-
eJsiou- rendering their enterprise a.
most entirely Independent OF rain
/ fall variations