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Two Pioneers.

The st. Louis Republic tells the follow
ing story of two noted Missouri pioneers
Judge Bland and Gen James Craig, both
of whom are living. They were riding
circuit together Craig seemed so un-
usually serious one day that the judge re-
marked
Why 50 sad and thoughtful ?
The fact is, said Jim, it rained
last night, and we are now coming to a very
dangerous ford on branch of the Nish-
nabotan River. and one of us may not get
over all right was thinking if the cur
rent swept me away would ask you to
see that my wife got back to her old home.
In little while they came to the cross
Ing, the murky water rushing madly, and
Jim dismounted and pulled of his shoes.
why are You pulling off your shoes
said the judge.
Sim going to pull off my clothes and
tie them in bundle. so they will not get
wet and drown me.
The Judge was off his horse in jifys
stripped and had his clothes in bundle,
which he carefully held above his head as
the horse entered the water; but when the
horse aseended the bank on the other side.
the Judge was speechless, for the stream
was little more than fetloek deep.
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Christmas Cards.

From New York Evening Express.
Like most social customs that become
the rage here in America, that of inter
changing Illuminated cards, with season
able and appropriate sentiments at Christ
mas tide, will this year be less generally
observed than during the past five years.
1t took years to introduce the custom into
the States, and many were the cries of
Anglo Maniac whenever person in
dulged in the act The thing. it seems.
has been overdone. Advertising fiends.
it is said, have knocked the custom out
At the beginning of the practice all the
offerings of this kind were imported. but
the superior excellence Of American artists.
American printers and American presses
soon had their effect, and hundreds of firms
sprang up throughout the country whose
speciality was the manufacture of Easter,
Christmas and birthday cards. The pro-
duct of single year was more than S3,
900, 900. This year there will be. it is
estimated, falling off in trade and prac-
tices of this kind of more than one-third.
The hanging of the stocking at the chin
ney corner is coming to be the proper caper.
Offerings made entirely by the hand of the
giver is now looked upon as the most sui
table manner of remembering one 5
friends The motto of today is: The
heart that prompted and the hands that
performed the labor are far more to be ap-
preciated than the gift itself, no matter
what its intrinsic value may be.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Do You Knowq

That nothing acid should be eaten just
before going to the dentist to have the teeth
attended to- Acid fruits make the teeth
tenderer and more liable to hurt under the
manipulation of the dentist
That carpets which are frequently shaken
will wear longer than those which are al
lowed to remain down long time Dust
and dirt that get round into them is more
ruinous than any other agency of destruc-
tion. Carpets that are a long time fastened
to the floor without shaking get to smelling
musty.
That the smoky mica in stove doors may
be cleansed by slipping it out and putting
it to soak in dish of vinegar for a few
hours, then removing and polishing with a
soft, tny cloth. 1t viii be found to be as
bright as ever.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
German Tobacco Joke.

The following fraud upon as insurance
company, which we find in The Deutsche
Tabak -Heitung, is certainly just a little too
good to be true A cunning fellow, who
wanted to smoke the best cigars at the
cheapest possible cost, bought 900 cigars
of the highest quality and corresponding
price and immediately insured the whole
stock. When he had smoked the last of
them, he demanded $50 marks from the
insurance company on the ground that the
whole Of his insurance, 10 boxes of cigars,
had been consumed by fire. The Solo
monte court decided in favor of the plain
tiff The company then brought an action
of conspiracy against the smoker, accusing
him of having intentionally put fire to his
own cigars and deliberately destroyed his
property Hereupon the same wise court
condemned the insured smoker TO three
months imprisonment
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
COLT md 9umor.
Two Good Anecdotes.

Many anecdotes are told of clergymen
and deacons. 1t is said that Col. Ingersoll,
the noted so-called atheist, although he is
not one, once called upon the famous preach
er, Rev. Phillips Brooks, afterwards Bishop
of Massachusetts, and sent in his card. To
his great surprise he received him at once,
although many others had been refused.
''Why have you shown me this mark Of
distinction, inquired Col Ingersoll,
'.while so many other elergymen have been
refused 2 s'The reason is simple re-
piled DR. Brooks. IF those preachers
die, I'll be sure to meet them in Heaven
again; whereas had you gone away and
died | should never have met you again.
thought had better take no chances
The Colonel absquatulated forthwith.
A good anecdote is told of one of our
young aedged lawyers, whose name is
legion. He had Just been admitted TO
practice at the bar. sMr. Greenhorn,
said the Judge, the prisoner at the bar IS
unable TO employ counsel. VIII you de-
fend him and give him your best adviceY'
Certainly, your honor, allow us to retire
few moments Shortly the court as
sembled and Mr. Greenhorn coelly dropped
into chair. His honor gazed upon the
young man and said :-''NIr Greenhon
are you ready to proceed p IAN ready
your honor. Where is your prisoner q
II really don't know What sir p
Il m sure | dom know Mr. Green
horn will you please explain to the court
by this most insulting and extraordinary
conduct what you mean : Certainly,
your honor. You told me, believe, to
give him my best advice ..0f course |
did. said the Judge. Then, may it
please the court, when conferred with
him in our private room found that he
was thoroughly guilty, as he himself con-
fessed, and that no defence would avail
him. So in pursuance of your honorfs
kind suggestion, advised him to drop
quietly out of the window, and to make
himself scarce as soon as possible Ny
arguments were brief but emphatic, aud
they prevailed. presume, in fact |
know, that he followed the first part of rly
advice, and | believe he will also reserve
the rest of it. " The judge reserved bis
opinion
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Charley, said Mrs. Winship coaxingly
''Charley, dear .
''What is it, Molly?'' said Charley
dear, stirring his well -creamed coffee, witt
tolerant but unappreciative smile.
IL suppose that means dress, or ;
bonnet. or some eighteen button gloves, al
least.
1T means great deal more in thii
case, was the rather formidable answer,
'but really. Charley, if you are going tC
be unkind and sarcastic, won't say anoth-
er word
''It's rather hard though, seeing | an
dependent upon you for all the comfort;
and necessities of life.
$50 on. Molly" said her husband,
you are nearing my weakest point; but
please remember that comforts and neces-
sites are about all that am able to sup
ply; the luxuries must 90.
Il do not see why with an effective
little pout
Il am sure we have, both of us, been
just as prudent and economical as possible,
ever since we were married.
Il do think you might crafty me once
in while :
eYou have not itemized your desires as
yet, my dear, what will you have? A
set of diamonds, or box of bomb
II will have-now, don't look indig-
nant-T will have a seal-skin cloak, if you
love me well enough to get it for me.
THAT ought to fetch me, | know,
said her husband, getting up, and going
over to her side of the table; but just
now | cannot do it. .
II have some heavy bills to meet before
the first of January, and it is impossible
for me to spare the money.
In few weeks, perhaps, if you still
hold in such foolish mind, | may be able
to crafty you
Molly Winship was pouting in earnest
now.
Il wanted it for Christmas, she hall
sobbed.
Il wanted to go home for once in my
life decently dressed.
'Decently dressed cried her husband
in astonishment; .Why, Molly darling
you dress perfectly. Who ever saw you
in a shabby gown or a dowdy bonnet
You know that am not the domestic tyr
ant that your words imply; but really,
sealskin would not become you; it is toe
ostentatieus.
That is just what | want, said the
little woman honestly 4 am married;
am old enough, and pretty enough to weal
it. Sara Hammond has written that she
is engaged to my old lover, Erasmus Gray;
| want to go home in sealskin and annihi-
late her
Charley Winship took the coaxing face
between the palms of his hands.
i cannot get you sealskin, dear.
he said; ''and you must let Sara comfort
Erasmus in peace for the present, because
| cannot possibly spare you at Christmas
time; | want you here with me
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New York city is remarkable for its cos
mopolitan population. OF the 1,s00 900
inhabitants reported by the last State cen
sus 81, 900 are aliens. Nearly every one
in five inhabitants is therefore not citizen
But thousands of citizens are foreign born,
and still retain their native language and
customs. The American born are, in fact
in small minority, numbering only 335,
600. There are more Germans and more
Irish in New York than there are native
born. The Russian colony (including
Poles) number so, 600, and there are 81, :
900 Italians. Nearly every race, religion
and language are represented here. Ger
tain sections of the city are as distinctly
foreign in character and population as any
foreign city could be- This is one of the
things that makes New York so interesting
and also 50 difficult to govern
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AOetrp.
A CHRISTMAS GATHERING.


From London Society.
The Christmas time has come again: the gladsome
Christmas time;
The evergreen are berried bright, the boughs are
white with rime:
From every steeple far and near the joybells peal
ing ring
The voice of mans good will to man speaks forth in
everything.
Warm glow the lights by cottage-hearth, in lorily
mansions high,
And many tale of love is told meath frosty sarlit
sky,
As merry the sleigh bells ring and silyery laughter
sweet
Blends with the crunehing of the snow beneath the
ponies feet.
Here strains of joyous music come from yonder
crowded hall.
And sounds of mirth and twinkling feet proclaim
the Christmas ball:
And glowing cheeks and cleaning gems and bright
er eyes are there
Tones of manhood, childhood's grace, and maidens'
bushes fair
The mistletoe hangs coy aloft, its polished beads
ofwhite
Mixed with the laurel and the bay and scarlet ber-
ries bright
OF glistening holly whilst the yew peeps graceful
from beneath
The glowing mass, and over all is twined the ivy
wreath.
The little ten year-old cavalier assumes mannish
air,
The sx-year irt throws, concious, back her wealth
of golden hair;
ripper beauty sheds her smile a white-haired
knight upon,
Whilst younger manhood envyimg turns. and looks
half Jealous on.
So Winter once again made young, bethinks him
of his SPRING
And Spring looks up in Winters face whilst youth
is on the wing,
Forgetting, even as she smiles, Old Time another
pace
Hath Travelled forward and hath toueh'd, unseen
her winsome face.
Ring on, ring on, o Christmas bells peal out upon
the air;
Grasp hands, o stalwart, bearded men; smile on, o
maidens fair:
Laugh darling bright-haird little ones, in youl
white bloosomd prime
Pay royal homage, one and all, to happy Christmas
tmel
The time OF mutual good WILL the season to forgive
Foget we bygone injuries. but kndnesses let live,
Let love strew flowers DER the Young, whilst Friend
ship cheers the old.
Erase the black lines of the PaSt-the Future write
in gold
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A Gar Load.

You often want to know what constitutes
a carload. Well, paste this in your hat
and you will find an answer handy Nom
inally car load is 20, 600 pounds. 1t is
also 70 barrels of salt, ninety mine of -four,
sixty of whiskey, 200 sacks of -four, ten
cords of wood, eighteen to twenty head of
cattle, fifty to sixty hogs, ninety to one
hundred head Of sheep, 5000 feet Of
boards, II, 900 feet of siding, 10, 900 feet
of flooring, $4,000 shingles, one-half less
of hard lumber, one-tenth less of joints.
scantling and other large timber, $40 bush
els of corn, 400 bushels Of wheat, $50 of
oats, 156 of fax seed, 260 of apples, $40
of Irish potatoes and 900 Of bran.
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young America Again.

From the Chicago Tribune There is
one Young matron living on the South Side
who failed to enjoy her Thanksgiving tur-
key, though she added to it the cranberry
of commerce and the toothsome pumpkin
pie and invited her friends to share it with
her 1t happens that she is the mother
of small girl whose angelic appearance is
constantly remarked, and who is invariably
borrowed by an artist friend when he is
commissioned to paint cherub. The
guests had all assembled and the hostess,
serene in the quality of the soup and
Ethel promise of good behavior, was all
smiles. Ethel had wedged herself between
her young aunt and potential admirer on
the sofa well, Miss Ethel said that
unconscious youth, smiling at her over his
chrysanthemun, ARE you glad to see me?
''Oh, yes, Mr.. de Lay, was the smiling
reply; I'm glad mamma asked you; she
said she hated to do it, for you were so
fussy that she would be in agony lest any
thing go wrong, but she thought that may
be when you saw how happy and comfort
able she and papa were. you might ask
Aunt Edith-why, Aunt Edith, what is
the matter?i In the awful pause which
followed dinner was announced By the
time that dessert was brought on the hos
tess was sufficiently composed to say to her
right hand neighbor; Only think, for
got today was legal holiday, and all my
best silver is in the safety vault and
couldn't get it ont. Then above the
murmur of sympathy rose sweet childish
voice, saying: but, mamma, don t you
remember? You said that, after all, it
was good thing, for now you could bor-
rev grandma S service and those horrid
Silvertons would think that if that was only
your second best, the other must be very
handsome indeed And then with one
accord the guests began to speak concern
ing the weather.
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Does the fact that have money make
any difference to you Herbert, dear ?
.Of course it does, my own. 1t is such
a comfort to know that if should die YOU
would be well provided for.
But suppose | should die 2
Then l should be well provided for.
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Your neighbors know you pretty well.
What they will say after you are dead will
not count; be careful about what they can
say while you are living.
There are worse things than to be called
a crank. Gallileo, Columbus. Mccormick
and Morse were all called cranks in their
day. Now they are immortals.
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A friend of mine has little boy whe
has just reached that age where he is in
teresting. The other afternoon he was
found sitting on the steps of the yeranda
looking very much downcast and his moth
er asked him what the trouble was.
well have to move away from here, >
he said.
why ? asked his mother
oh, I've done up every kid in the block
and there ain any more fun here.
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latest gift, splendid feather fan, and
giglged unrestrainedly.
Laugh away ! said Molly, II deserve
it.
All the same, she thought with a thrill
of comfort of that blue dressing gown with
its facings Of quilted satin, and its beauti-
ful great tassels.
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children as Early Risers on Christ

Children as Early Risers on Chril
mas Morning.
By Louise M .iicoh.
In the rush of early morning,
When the red burns through the gray,
And the wintry world lies waiting
For the glory of the day.
Then we hear fitful rustling
Just without upon the stair,
See two small white phantoms coming,
Catch the CLEAN of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows of little socks to fill?
Are they angels floating hither
With their message of goodwill?
What great spell are these elves weaving
As like larks they ehirp and sing?
Are these palms of peace from heaven
That these lovely spirits bring?
Rosy feet upon the threshold,
Eager faces peeping through,
With the first red rays of sunshine,
Chanting cherubs come in view
Mistletoe and cleaning holly
symbols of blessed day
In their chubby hands they carry,
Streaming all along the way.
Well we know them, never weary
OF this innocent surprise;
Waiting, watching, listening always
With full hearts and tender eyes,
While our little household angels,
White and golden in the sun,
Greet us with the sweet old welcome
Merry Christmas, every one.''
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Old gentleman Gin horse car Madam,
you are on my foot.
Madam (seyerely)-If you were gentle
man enough to give lady a seat there
would be no trouble.
Old Gentleman But where is the LADY,
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Louise. Clara, if l were you 7 take
Mr. 0ldboy to a certain store on Broadway
before I'd let him take me to the theatre
again. Clara--''And what store is it.
pray 2 Louise the one that advertises !.
Odd bows rehaired while you wait.
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vALIsEs AND UMBRELLAS
PoAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the County Commissioners of Car
roll county at their first meeting after the ex-
piration of thirty days from the date hereof
to locate, or cause to be located, and open a
public county road in Carroll county, begin
ming for the same at point on the public
road called the Ridge road, in Mt. Airy dis
trict, in said county, being the corner of the
lands of Elmer Z. Hood and John Ryan, and
running thence upon the lands of said Hood
and Ryan north 484 degrees, west 40. 9 perehes,
to the land of Louis F. Hood; then upon the
land of said Louis F. Hood, north IA! degrees,
east 1913 perches; thence still upon the land
of said Louis F. Hood north l44 degrees,
east "a perches; thence upon the lands of
said Louis F. Hood and George W. Hood,
north IS degrees, east Is perches, to the land
of Jefferson Ryan; thence upon the lands OF
said Jefferson Ryan and George w. Hood,
north 24i degrees, east 80 perches, to the
land of Margaret Duvall; thence upon the
land of George W. Hood the following three
courses and distances, to wit: north l4s
degrees, east 28.9 perches; north 81 degrees,
east y. & perches; north As degrees, east 2s.4
perches, to the land of Mrs Margaret Duvall;
thence upon the land of said Mrs. Margaret
Duvall, north % degrees, east 81 perches, to
the land of Albert Jones; thence upon the
land of said Jones the following five courses
and distances, to wit: north p degrees, east
So perches; north degrees, east q $40
perches; north 25S degrees, east 1928 perches;
north 27! degrees, east 32.4 perches; north,
81 degrees, east 40 perehes, to the bed of an
old private road; from thence upon or near the
bed of said old private road through and upon
the lands of Emory Adams, Charles Haines,
Philip Myers, Henry NJ. Clary and James and
Dennis Douty to the public road called the
Buffalo road, in said county and district, at a
point opposite the residence of George Gar
ireIl. ALBERT JONES,
l.. F. HOOD,
GEORGE A. DAVIS,
decS 5t and about So others.
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Mary Jane, said the rector solemn
", the steak is cooked to crisp and the
potatoes are raw. You have left undone
the things that ought to be done, and
cooked too done the things that ought not
to be done
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Handkerchiefs for Presents.

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Mother Jane, you must choose be-
tween the two. Win you marry the man
who loves You or the man who can dress
you
Daughter Mamma, as an up-to-date
girl, must reply that although love is
very desirable thing, clothes are an abso-
lutte necessity.
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Japanese Goods for Presents.

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The New Version.

They used to sing some time ago
A somewhat plaintive song
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long
But nowadays a song is set
With music to the rhyme
Man wants everything he cail get,
And wants it all the time
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Kid Gloves for Presents.

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BURLY BURGLAR.

A BURLY BURGLAR
Santa Claus knows good thing when he
sees it, and when we caught him breaking
into our store he said he wanted to get into
HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS.
Well we have the stuff for Holiday Presents,
and when you examine our stock you will at
once see that
SANTA IS NOT IN IT.
We can supply you with Boots, Shoes,
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CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Here are some of our Famous Seasonable
Specialties:
Mems Farm Boots SLIPS.
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means 80 cents in your pocket, as they are
sold at 81. so and are worth it.
Ladies' Patent Leather Tip Shoes for Sl.O0 to
50. so for hand made.
Mems Fine Dress Shoes S1.0O TO S400 for
hand made.
Boys Shoes $l.00 and up.
Childrens Shoes 25 cents and up.
RUBBERS. RUBBERS.
Yes we are strictly in the swim in this line.
We don't manufacture them, but we sell them
as though we did.
HATS. HATS. HATS.
Always in the lead.
Hats from 25 cents to $780,
VALISES AND UMBRELLAS
we have the largest and finest stock TO select
from outside of the city for Christmas Gift.
In all our experience we never had a better
and cheaper line of goods than now.
U. L. REAVER,
decS Next door TO Post Office.
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Principal-1W What part Of speech IS
kiss 2 Chorus Of Normal School Girla
-. A conjunction.
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Umbrellas for Presents.

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Baskets for Presents.

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