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Story Of a Poultice.

Family discipline is still maintained in
some American families as of course it
ought to be in all. The Rehoboth Herald
furnishes an instance:
A small boy got a silver in his foot, and
his mother expressed her intention of put
ting poultice on the wound They boy,
with the natural foolishness that is bound
up in the heart of child, objected to the
proposed remedy
Il won't have any poultice, he de-
clared
"Yes you WILL, said both mother and
grandmother firmly. The majority was
two to one against him, and at bedtime
the poultice was ready.
The patient was not ready. On the
contrary, he resisted so stoutly that
switch was brought into requisition. 1t
was arranged that the grandmother should
apply the poultice, while the mother, with
uplifted stick, was to stand at the bedside.
The boy was told that if he ''opened his
mouth he would receive something that
would keep him quiet
The hot poultice touched his foot, and
he opened his mouth.
"You"-he began.
keep still, " said the mother, shaking
her stick, while the grandmother applied
the poultice.
Once more the little fellow opened his
mouth.
'T'-
But the uplifted switch awed him into
silence.
In minute more the poultice was
firmly in place, and the boy was tucked
in bed.
There, now,' said his mother "The
old silver will be drawn out and Eddie's
foot will be all well" "
The mother and grandmother were
moving triumphantly away when shrin
voice piped from under the bed clothes
You've got it on the wrong foot.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

as Dick regretted the fact, he was bound
to admit it so amidst the universal sorrow
of the assembled party he took his leave
early next day. DUTY before pleasure,
uncle, he said, asihe bid the General
goodbye; and the worthy warrior with a
tear in his eye, grasped his nephew hand
and replied: Good lad, Dick Quite
right; you re fine lad It's pity you
are not soldier.
Naturally Dick was thoroughly satisfied
and over and over again complimented him
self on his tactics. True, his gloomy lodg-
ings were no recompense for the splendors
of Langly Grange, but the General check
would make his life happy for another
week. He was just proceeding to think
out the most enjoyable method of exhaust
ing the proceeds, when he received a let
ter
'LANGLEY GRANGE, Dec. 26, 1892.
''MY DEAR DlCK-Much as we all enioyed
ourselves last night, it has suddenly dawned
on me that the fancy dress dinner was not got
up solely for our amusement. Could the en-
closed, which | found on your mantelpiece
after you had left today, have had anything to
do with the inception of the frolic? Your at
fectlonate cousin, "MILLIE.''
The ''enclosed' was an acknowledgment
from Mr.. POppinborough that he held
superfne black coat, vest and trouser as
security for a debt of $1O.5O.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
Care of Children's Teeth.

The degeneration of the teeth Of the
children of today has become alarming,
and Canada is about to introduce regular
dental inspection of the teeth Of the child
ren of her public schools, with view OF
remedying the results of neglect on the part
of parents. A movement is on foot to
make similar inspection compulsory in the
public schools of this country. DR.. Rich
ard c. Newton has appealed to the dental
profession for suggestions as to how the
poor can be induced to preserve their teeth.
He has found that the teeth Of the very
poor are almost universally bad, and in
most cases practically the only attention
the teeth ever get is when they are pulled
out. Bad and insufficient diet lowers the
vital forces, dental carries set in, and with
it tendency to eschew proper foods and
seed for softer and more highly-season nu-
triment. This makes the matter worse,
for working people should eat food that
requires considerable mastication--so-called
strong food, like black bread and beans
upon which German peasants thrive 80
well. DR.. Newton has found that poor
people will not go to dentist, even when
urged to do SO by their medical adviser,
because of the expense, He believes that
in few years such facilities will be pro-
vided that the poor will be able to have
their teeth looked to gratuitously, and he
proposes that the New Jersey state dental
society, of which he is member, should
inaugurate the movement by setting about
the establishment of free dental clinics for
the moor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
QOttrp,
CHRISTMAS.

s"a with sparkling sea rejoices. land with land
keep tide of mirth,
Hymns Of love and holy hush of worship fill the
happy earth,
All mems hearts fain to praise Him, all men 5
knees are bent to pray
For blessing to the Son of God Christ Jesus, born
today.
The gray sad earth lay hopeless. crushed undeF an
iron age,
When the Lord of heaven and earth came down to
claim His heritage
The purpled Caesars knew Him not, and the great of
the earth dsdained
The King who brought the words of peace where
wrath and ruin reigned
But the old bright thrones were shattered ana the
hoar vain gods grew mute
And earth was made sweet with the blossom. and
whole with the mystic fruit
That sprang when the fulness of time come,
from Jesses sacred rod
And the darkness of death, thrilled with light
from the face of the living God.
Star in the East that sets not in the surge of the
restless years,
10 the heaven of hope safe beaconed by Thee the
hcmsman steers;
BY Thee the eyes of the blind have sight and the
feet of the blind are led,
And death is made clear the living. and life made
sure TO the dead.
O son and Father and Man and God, for our sake
sacrificed.
O Brother in heart with suffering men, allgraciouS
name OF Christ,
shield from sin and doubt and danger, Guide of IL
our mortal way,
For Thy birth. fulfilled with love and awe, man
kind keeps feast today
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
CHRISTMAS COMING.

Fr0R the Atlanta Constitution.
It's getting close to Christmas. Across the hills and
dcllS
You can almost hear the Ginning and the rhyming
of the bells.
But the skies are clear and candid, with no clouds
that dream of snow,
And you hear in dark and daylight all the eltn
buglcS blow!
It's getting close To Christmas. There's something
in the atr
That's seems to breathe of Bethlehem and all the
giorics there,
And sweet the bells and bugles sound through our
dreams of rest
Ring. bells your sweetest music, And, bugles blow
your best
It's getting close to Christmas oh, time of peace
and joy
And. OH to be once more once more Il wakefuL
watchful boy,
With the stocking the corner for old Santa Claus
to fill.
But we still thank God for Christmas, and we're
boys in memory still!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
How Contagion Is Carried.
From the Kansas CITY Journal.

A physician in country village has
lately given to his medical brethren some
additional instances of the ways in which
contagious are spread which should make
us all thoughtful. The only case of scar
let fever ever lost by this doctor was one
in which the disease was communicated by
a letter written by mother Gin whose
family there were two cases of the feyer)
to friend hundred miles away. The
envelope of the letter was given to child
as plaything Another severe case OF
the fever was contracted by a little girl
from two playmates who had what the
doctor called scarlet rash, and still
another was carried to family by car
peuter who lived eight miles away, whose
little children were ailing with soarletina,
disease that the attending physician
informed the father was not nearly catch
ing as scarlet fever
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

Ex-Congressman Ben Gable, of Illinois,
has a little daughter. tMy dear, said
he, IA man this morning offered papa this
room full of gold if he would sell little
brother. Now, that means gold enough
to fill this room from wall to wall and from
floor to ceiling If l sell little brother for
that sum, shall be able to buy every
thing in the world you want. Shall ] sell
him p ''NO, papa, answered the little
girl, promptly, and then before her de-
lighted father could embrace her for ex-
pressing SO much unselfsh affection, she
went on keep him till he's bigger
He'll be worth more then
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

GHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
" The Church of God Sabbath School in
Uniontown, will hold their Christmas enter
tainment, on Tuesday evening the oath. A
good program is being prepared for the ,oc-
cas;on, and the church viii be prepared in
artistic style. The public are cordially invited
to attend. decl4 2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

way, as | was setting forth, weary and
jaded, 10 see sick parishiOner
lie extended package of bills duly
directed to the Rev Anson Gray, ad
ding
Il do not know what considerate friend
has thought of my dire necessities tonight,
but one thing l do know-the prayers Of
him that was ready to perish will descend
like dew on his generous head.
The next days sun had not mounted
very high, we may be sure, before Harry
Martyr had found an opportunity of slip
ping across the fields to confide his wound
rous good luck to Fanny Stewart. He
had hardly finished the recital before Mrs
Olney, the worthy housekeeper at Mel
worth Place, dropped in shawled and bon
neted for general gossiping tour.
well, she exclaimed, depositing her
portly form in an ample rocking chair,
was there ever anything so singular as
Mr. Melworth's S arriving yesterday and re-
manning only long enough to look over
some papers before he must hurry off again
to foreign parts
''Mr. Melworth p exclaimed Fanny.
WAS he tall and slender, with keen blue
eyes and white hair, and did he wear a
fur wrapper?
"Of course-that's his description ex-
actly But why do you ask ?
1--WE have discovered our good genius
only took late to thank him. said Fanny,
with clasped hands and beaming eyes,
turning to her lover You are sure he
is gone, Mrs. Olney?'
''Yes, sure. He took the early stage
coach to be on time for today's ocean
steamer p
Vanished like the benefcent spirit OF
one of our fairy tales, Fanny, said Harry
Martyr, smiling. But our prayers and
gratitude will follow him-that at least he
cannot run away from. .
Fanny did not answer-she was think
ing Of her strange travelling companion OF
the day before
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
ACCEPT THIS AS
FROM THE
"MODEI EMPORIUM"
THEO. DERR & SON.

We will be clad that calls whether they buy not thou
to all
to without Christ
heretofore cine the bulk Of their purchases
until Christmas
below to through the task
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

GHURCH HDEDICATION.-Th Meth
~ - odist Protestant Chapel, located on the
Washington road, miles south of Westmin
Ster- and known as ''Zion Chapel will be
formally dedicated to the service of Almighty
S%od, on Sunday Feb. ,, 1896, at 2.30 p. m.
There will he an all day service and preaching
at II a. M, 2.90 p. IN. and 7.30 at night.
Rey. DR.. Ward. of Westminster Seminary
Will preach the dedicatory sermon. Rev. Dr.
L. l.; W. Bates, Revs. A. D. Melvin, j. A.
Weigand and other well-known clergymen are
expected to be with us on the occasion.
Notice is hereby given that the Church
stewards will wait upon those persons who
nave kindly subscribed various amounts to-
ward wa liqnidating the Indebtedness on The
1hapel in the meantime to receive the money.
GEORGE w. HONEY,
Pastor Deer Park Circuit,
decl4-3t Meth. Prot. Church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
UMBRELLAS FOR MEN AND WOMEN.

good and the handles the very latest When ON" has
everything else they think kindly OF an Umbrella
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

child Dolls OF all
too the llrn Il all prfrm 10 81 90
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
DATIFTCATION NOTICE.
IN the Orphans Court of Carroll County
OCToBER Term, 1895.
Esta1e OF LnLn T. Bond deceased.


On application it IS ordered ibis Sd day of
December. 1895. that the sale of the Real Hg,
tate of John T. Bond. late of Carroll county,
deceased, made by Chas S. Bond and Samuel
w. Bond, Executors, ofthe last will and testa-
ment of said deceased, and this day reported
TO this Court by the said Executors, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause be
shown to the contrary on or before the lst
Monday, 9Th day, of January next; provided
n copy of this order be inserted for three sue,
cessive weeks in some newspaper printed and
published in Carroll county, before the 9TH
Monday. 30th day, of December, inst
The report states the amount of sale to be
six thousand six hundred and fifty dollars
(SGGj0.00.)
DAVID H. HOFFACKER,
LEWIS CASH, Judges.
ALBERT SCHAEFFER,
True copy,-Test:
GEo NJ. PAREE,
deer 81 Register Of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
won the Cup.

"Wbat are these cups for !? asked a
well dressed man Of a jeweler, pointing g
some elegant silver cups on the counter
.sThese are race cups to be gasen as
ssIf that's SO, suppose yaM aad race
for one And the stranger, with the
cup in hand, staatsd, the jewelez affen
him. The stranger won the cup.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
CHRISTMAS GLOVES.

Kid Gloves Cashmere Gloves Gloves and Mi Not different
bought but the complete f
holiday
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
OUR HANDKERCHIEF DISPLAY

shown Swierlni Ireland and japan
prices
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
JAPAN AND CHINA ART WARE.

this department iume variety Of Beautiful j"" and Ha0'
T lt,,, @ Pitchers Tea All at Lowest
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

You will find Large and Fine Assortment
from which to select desirable gifts. Bcauti-
ful CHINA PLATES from . cents up to
50. 50 apiece. SALAD SETS, JARDINiERS:
VASES, BISQUE FIGURES and FANCY
ORNAMENTS. LAMPS Of every descrip-
ton and price-from cents up. attest nov
elites in GLASSWARE at reduced prices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
WRAPS AND DRESSES FOR PRESENTS.

What would make more acceptable than Handsome Coz" or Dress? l" can
cang them until assortment
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

4 YARDS AND CIRCULARS printed at
~ this Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

Rugs, Cushions Screens sgFeads t cl1a; B1nkgts 44
derwear Hosiery, Neckwear, Pocket Books
Shoes, Mufs, Sewing and Umbrella Stands
Scrap Baskets. All for Christmas Presents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21

JDNHUA HUM En-,
JOHN T. STONE, SecretaryTreas.
JOHN X. C0WEN, Counsel.
GIVES SECURITY FOR Executors, Ad-
ministrators, Trustees, Receivers, Officers OF
Banks. Officers of Corporations, Officers OF
Lodges and Societies, Contractors, Clerks,
Messengers. Conductors, Motormen, and all
r,on+ &c Contracts. dec14 1T
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-21
DEBRIS MODEL EMPORIUM

Suitable for young and old Make no mis-
lake. Do not lay out a dollar in presents
until You have seen our Splendid Stock. y
Choice and Well Selected Line of
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Come to G. w. MORNINGSTAR'S
to buy your
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21

"My duty is to show intending ten
ants over the houses to let which ap-
pear ON our books, said man employ
ed by one Of the great firms of land and
house agents in London. 'It might sur
prise you to know that some people
have a perfect craze for looking over
houses, though they are comfortably
housed enough already and have no inn
mediate intention of removing. I have
shown the Same couple-nliddle aged
folks with nothing to do apparently
over scores Of houses, from cottages to
mansions.
"And as for 'faddy' people-well, I
am afraid that the ladies are, in gener-
al, the hardest to please, but then, you
see. the whole responsibility is mostly
left to them. Some of them find that
every house they look at has some seri-
ous drawback, and they will keep me
for hours at time while they peer
about. As general principle the ladies
want bigger and finer house than they
can afford. Often enough the gentleman
who accompanies them never says a
word, but lolls about and smokes list
lessly. Pearson Weekly.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21
Absinth.

No intelligent person should have any
doubt about absinth being a dangerous,
insidious and subtle liquor. Whatever
Temporary service it may yield, subject to
medical advice. the moment that neces-
sity ceases its further use is cruel viola
tion of the laws of health and is not inapt
to lead to the abandonment of common
decency in appearance and department.
The practical and scientific conclusions
in regard to the use of absinth are
summed up briefly in the statement
that "the evil effects Of drinking alb
sinth are very apparent. Frequent in
toxication or moderate but steady tip
pling utterly deranges the digestive sys-
tenn, weakens the frame, induces horri-
BILE dreams and hallucinations and may
end in paralysis or in idiocy"
Chambers says: "Absinth is a spirit
favored with the pounded leaves and
Towering tops of certain species of ar
temisia, chiefly wormwood. together
with angelica root, sweet flag root, star
anise and other aromatics. The aromat-
les are macerated for about eight days
in alcohol and then distilled. the result
being green colored liquor. Adultera-
ton is largely practiced, usually with
the essential oils of others herbs, but
even blue vitriol is sometimes found in
SO called absinth. Its effect upon either
man or woman not actively engaged in
manual work of some kind must be dam
gerous. 1t makes the brain dull and un-
reliable. Under its effects the merest
glimpses of mental sunshine are imme-
diately followed by prolonged periods Of
detection. Sensible persons are safest if
they never touch absinth. "-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21
Ancient Arfiafa.

Is it known generally that works of
art were we'll paid for in ancient. times?
A. German review furnished recently
some particulars about that question.
Polygnote Of Thasos, who lived about
45O B. c., refused, it is true, any pay
ment for his works and declared that
he was sufficiently rewarded with the
title of citizen of Athens, which had
been conferred Oh him. But such disin-
terestedness was seldom initiated. Thir-
ty years later the painter Zeuxis of
Heracleum was called to the court Of
Archelaus I, king of Macedonia. He re-
ceived for his frescoes in the palace Of
Pella 400 "mines, about $S, 600. Nina
con of Elathea paid $50, 900 for "Bat-
tie With the Persians, which he had
ordered from Aristides, the leader of
the Theban school. Pamphilus of Syci-
one gave a course of lectures ON painting !;
each pupil paid for attendance one
talent. " or 81. 200 year. Apelles re-
ceived 20 gold "talents, about $780,
600, for portrait of Alexander !, Or
dered by tho city Of Ephesus.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21

Notice is hereby eIven that the uuders gncd,
John Ohweiler, guardiaa Of wi'iam Haup; and
Ella Haupt. will make application TO the county
court OF Rock tsiaad county. at q regular term
thereof to be held at the court houfe in the city
Of Rock Island. in eaid countv. on the hfst Mon
day in January, A. D.. 1895. being the first
day thereof. for an order and deer Of said
ccurt dir cling him. % said guardian to sci the
interest in the following real estate belonging To
said minors, or as much thereof ss shall ecen To
said court to the intere-t OF said minors. etuated
in the county OF Rock leland and etate Of Illinois
t0-wit: Lot number one a. also the west fifteen
feet tf lot number two t2). also the west ftv five
feet ,55) Of lot number twelve (12), all in block
lev and county Of Rock island, and state of
Illinois. for the support and education Of eaid
minors. aud for the purpose Of investing such Of
the proceeds Of said sac ae shal not be immedi-
stely requisite for said support aud eancation IN
other real estate, or Of Otherwise investing the
eame. JOHN OHLWEn Err,
Guardian OF said minors.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21

From q letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman. of Dimondale. Mich, we
are permitted to make this extract:
II have no hesitation in recommend.
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, as the
results are almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While was pastor
of the Baptist church at Rives juno.
tion she was brought down with
pneumonia succeeding la grippe.
Terrible paroxysms of coughing
would last hours with little Interrupt
ton, and it seemed as If she could
not survive them. A friend recon.
mended DIR. Kings New Discovery;
it was quick in its work and highly
satisfactory in results" Trial bot.
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store. Regular size SOC and 81.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21

If the greatest objection to a monarchy
is that nation may thus run the risk of
being ruled by fool or a scoundrel, the
greatest objection to certain forms Of
democracy should be that nation may
thus run the risk of being governed by
500 of such. A great English lord was
one day confidentially informed that his
steward robbed him II know it," he
replied, "but my steward sees that no.
body else robs me-" That English lord
was q wise man. And, as for costs,
believe that enough money is spent and
enough business is stopped during q
presidential campaign in America to
keep all the crowned heads of Europe
during the four years of the president IS
time of Office. Max O'Rell III North
American Review.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-21
Administrator Notice.
Estate Of Eliza Wauyh. deceaaed.

The undersigned having been appointed admin
istratrix with the will annexed. OF the eetatc OF
Eliza Waugh. late OF the county OF Rock Leland,
etate Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she viii appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county. at the ONCE Of the clerk
Of said court, In the city Of Rock Island, at the
next, At which time all persons having claims
against eaid estate are notified and requested to
after d. for the purpose Of having the same ad.
justed.
All pereons indebted to said estate are re-
ueeted to make immediate payment 70 the un-
ersiened.
Dated this 18th day Of Dec A. D., 1875.
LIMA WAUGH.
Administrative with the will annexed.