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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
The Syrians regarded the +,

Ihe byrlahs regarded the rose as an
emblem of Immortality, the Chinese
planted 1t over graves, and in the Tyrol
it is said to produce sleep. Rose leaves
are sometimes thrown on The fire for
good luck. In France and Italy it is be
lieved that rosy cheeks will come to the
lass that buries drop of her blood un
der a rosebnsh.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
WAYS and Means

Home Seeker inspecting fiaD-
How in the world are people to live in
such little cubby holes as theses
Agent-Easy enough, mum. All you
need is folding beds and camp chairs
and self doubling up tables and few
things like that.
"Humph I can hardly turn around
in these rooms myself.
~ see, mum. It's too bad to be SO
afflicted, mum. You should take anti
fat. New York Weekly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
Their sIIdc into ohIixi,,

Men who climb the lps and lose
their lives slipping down into the val
ley are brave and daring, but they never
get credit for doing good thing. New
Orleans Picayune.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
The Atmoapherie Cloek.

The atmospheric clock-a sort of de-
vice that goes of itself-is not inaptly
termed perpetual h0urglass In ap-
pearance it is like long thermometer
with the bulb of mercury at the bot
tom. The glass tube is about three
eighths of an inch in diameter and se-
cured to the frame by two bands through
which it passes easily. The divisions Of
time are marked on each side of the
tube inside the glass tube is smaller
tube shaped very much as an hourglass.
Some mercury and scrap of blotting
paper for the purpose of taking up any
moisture that might gather in the tube
are placed at each end.
The mercury in the top end of the
tube is placed opposite the mark of the
proper time and falls to the bottom of
the tube exactly as the time passes.
When it has run out from the top, the
frame can be turned and the mercury
set to time on the other side. Thus it
registers the seconds and hours quite as
accurately as any other timepiece-the
drawback to such an arrangement being,
of course, the turning of the Frame
task as irksome as that of winding a
clock.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

"Who carried off the honors at the
walk, Rastus?'
"Mr. Sam Johnsing, sab, but dc
Lawd only knows who carried off de
cake. Cincinnati Enquirer
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
The GIowworm's x Ray.

The glowworm S light is said to have
been shown to be due to the emission of
rays similar to Roentgen's. Three hun
dred glowworms were caught near
Kioto and placed before Photographic
plates screened from the light by sew
eral thicknesses Of black paper together
with plates of brass, copper and alumni
ium. A piece of cardboard with hole
in it was placed between the metal and
the Photographic plate, and for two
days the arrangement was kept in q
dark chamber, sheltered from all foreign
lights. On developing the plate il
was found to be blackened, except the
part opposite the hole in the cardboard
The rays of the glowworm would appear
therefore to penetrate metal and excite
luminosity in cardboard. When there is
nothing between the sensitive plate and
the glowworm, the rays are said to be-
have like ordinary light, but in trayers-
ing some metals and cardboard they
seem to acquire properties like that of
K rays, or it may be that the ordinary
glowworm emits x as well as ordinary
rays. Revue Scientifique.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
The Enfnra Of T,raveI

WHAT is rapid transit. Uncle
Chris?''
Rapid transit? Why, it is electric
cars which have to run SO fast that they
never stop to take on passengers - De-
troit Free Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

AS late as 1852 squirts or syringes
were used for extinguishing fire in Eng
land, and their length did not exceed
two or three feet, with pipes of leather.
Water tight seamless hose was first 1nade
in Bethnal Green in 1870.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
Domestic Science.

"What do you understand by the de-
partment Of domestic science?'
ITS where they teach women how
to keep their husbands away from the
clubs. "
OF course the answer was wrong, but
they all felt that she ought to go to the
head Of the class Just the same Chi
cago Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

The Chief Burgess of Milesburg, Penna saye
DeWitts Little Early Risers are the best pills he
ever used In his family during forty years Of
house keeping. They cure constipation. sick
headache and stomach and liver troubles. Small
in size but great in results. A. s. Marshall
Woodbury., N. j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

"He is the stupidest mamie never
opens his mouth without putting his
foot in it, :" said the young girl of the
clerk who had taken her to the nata-
torium.
Perhaps that is the only way he can
make both ends meet on his small sal
airy, remarked the insurance man.
Spokane Spokesman Review.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

Among the natives of Mexico there
are, according to Lumholtz, about 150,
600 survivors of the Aztec race.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

Germans consume as much wine, beer
and brandy every year as would equal
one-half of the French indemnity after
the Franco German war
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
A Trio of Bulls.

The following remark is by high
land clergyman. In his sermon preached
in small church in Strathspey, after
inveighing against slothfulness, he said
in closing, "Do you think Adam and
Eve went about the garden of Eden
with their hands in their pockets?'
Last year, in the north of Ireland
the following came under my observa-
tion. In hotel the porter, for my in
formation and dutifully in furtherance
of the interests of his employers, re-
marked. If you want drive, sir, you
needn' t go out of the hotel" meaning,
of course, that carriages formed part of
the establishment. Another bull was
in conversation overheard between
two workmen. One put the ques-
tion, "Were you acquainted with So
and-so?" to which the reply was, No;
he was dead before knew him. :"
An Irish friend of mine was describ-
ing dinner party he had been at. It
was great success, as two noted talk
ers were present, each of whom was
talking SO fast that neither could get in
8 word. .-Snectator
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

The desert of Sahara ii as large as all
that portion of the United States lying
west of the Mississippi
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27

Bob Moore, of Lafayette Ind, says that for
constipation he has found DeWitt's Little Early
them for stomach and liver troubles. A. s.
Marshall, Woodbury., N. ].
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-10-27
Wonderful to See
An Important Change the Cause
of Much Gratitude

A New Jersey Mother Writes Some-
thing About Her Daughters.
"My little girl was troubled with inn
pure blood. Every little pimple or
scratch would make great sore which
would not heal but kept getting worse.
My husband got bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla, and as had heard of its won
derful cures, the little girl began taking
it. When she had finished taking one
bottle she did not have a sore or blotch
on her, but gave her another bottle to
make sure of permanent cure. Since
then have given Hoods Sarsaparilla to
both OF my little girls for loss of appe-
tite and it is wonderful to see the change
in them. They have gained in flesh and
weight and their cheeks are rosy. When
ever want blood purifier ! shall get
Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. EDWARD
GARRETT, care Warren Foundry, Phillips
burg, New Jersey. Remember
Hoods SaFsaparilla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills Pre- e the ooay only pills to tiia take
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Haight Items.

Rev. Mr.. Tyler will preach at New Oakland
Oh Sunday at II a. IN.
Tuesday last was the most disagreeable day
of the month. Rain, hail and snow fell
throughout the entire day, accompanied by Il
high easterly wind. The roads are almost
impossible. Fortunately there is good sup.
ply of coal on hand at the mills, as it would
be difficult to haul fuel owing to the bad con-
dition of the roads.
The Oakland Mills have purchased about
81, 900 pounds of wool, and as the warehouse
is filled with other stock another addition has
been built. The mills shut down for two
weeks for repairs this month, but are now
running day and night to their utmost ca
pacity.
Mrs. Nathan Horn, of the mills, had a
stroke of paralysis on Tuesday last, and is in
Il precarious condition ut this writing.
We are glad to know that our Commits
sioners have consented to build half of the
much needed bridge at Oakland, aud sincerely
hope the commissioners of Baltimore county
will see the necessity of bridge at that point
also. We are informed that one, at least, a
Democrat, of course, as all good Democrats
are for Improvements, is in favor OF the bridge,
and hope some pressure will be brought to
bear on the Republicans to insure bridge
soon.
The swinging bridge is broken again, and
persons, even school children, have to be
brought over in some conveyance or wade the
stream, which is rather cool at this time of the
year. The fording at that place is dangerous,
and the doctor has often to go several miles
out of the way to reach his patients.
Miss Sarah Barnett and her niece, Miss
Bessie Barnett, of Eldersburg, were guests at
Mr.. and Mrs. Fite's on Sunday last.
Our new postmaster, Mr.. VIM. Yingling,
is giving entire satisfaction, and is doing a
good business in his store.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Rag Carpet Party in uniontown.

The Eye Olden Time Carpet Rag Party
given at the home of Mr.. William Bankard,
by his daughter, Miss Sallie, on Friday even
ing OF last week was "a success and the pleas
ing feature of the social circle this season
Notwithstanding the very bad condition ofth
roads about forty ladies and gentlemen did
honor to the occasion by arraying themselves
IN We olden time costumes, land displaying some
interesting faces beneath the frill OF grand :
mothers cap and 'kerchief One of the dresses
worn had figured at a ball given to General
Lafayette, in Baltimore, and worn by either
Mrs. Palmer, or sister, Miss Trip, who
has brother still living in Baltimore, now
owned by Mrs. E. Lee Erb. niece of the
ladies: Carpet rag sewing was INDUCED in
tor halt an hour, and prize given TO the one
whose ball weighed the most, which was won
by Miss Laura Eckard. The prize was II
work basket companion. A BOBBY prize WAS
won by Mr.. Eorris Frock, ball of pop corn.
A very bright and lively time was enjoyed by
all until near the wee Sma hours, when a
supper of ice cream, cakes, apples, nuts, con-
tectlonery and coffee was served. The table
was lighted with tallow dips in old brass can
die sticks, and crockery ware more than Il
half century old was used.
Among those present were Misses Mary and
Anna Shaw, Lily Shaw, Anna Harbaugh,
Eva Gilbert. Mrs.J. I. Shreeve, Mrs.L Kemp,
Misses Mabel lie Fever, S. E. Weaver, Laura
Eckard, Mary Hiteshew, Martha Hiteshew,
Anna Baust, Jennie Wright, Edna, Edith,
Maggie and Pearl Flater, Sadie Fair, Miss
Funk, of Waynesboro; Mollie Williams, OF
Mt. Union; Mrs Frank Bankard, Mrs. VIM.
Bankard, Misses Sallie Bankard, Beryl Erb,
Emma Erb Carrie Nusbaum; Messrs. VIM.
Shaw, Burrier Cookson, VIM. Zollickoffer,
Melvin Routson, Guy Segafoose, William
Crabbs, of Union Bridge; George Fair, Will
Fair, Will Eckenrode, Will Formwalt, Ernest
Wright, Charley Selby. Jacob Bankard, VIM.
Bankard
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Silver Run Items.

The roads are in Il terrible condition at
present, making travelling in any way very
unpleasant.
Oar farmers took advantage Of the spring
like weather last week and the forepart of this
week by threshing and blowing their corn
ground.
The heavy wind storm that passed over this
place last Sunday did little damage to build
ings, but tore trees out by the roots at several
places and played havoc among the fodder
shocks, straw stacks, etc.
Miss Ida V Hull, of Westminster, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. +.
Hull. of this place.
George E. Bowman killed hog this week
that weighed 474 pounds, and George f.
Schaefler one that weighed ass pounds
Franklin Beachtel, William Lookingbill.
Nelson Study and daughter, Miss Cora, all OF
whom suffered long while with typhoid
fever. are all improving rapidly and are now
considered ont Of danger.
The hotel question is again being discussed
among the people of our village. There was
IA new applicant around for signers, but We
cannot say at present whether he will su cceed
in procuring them or not. There have been
no hotels in this place since last May, and
since that time every thing has moved along
quietly and all appear to be as happy and
hearty as they were before the hotels were
closed. But it seems that some OF those that
do feel happy and hearty since the hotels are
| closed are still not contented. 1t is rumored
! that some of them that fought hard to have
the hotels closed last spring are now giving
! their consent to have them opened again.
This may be false report, which we hope ii
| is. and if ii is not, hereafter we cannot Judge
our good people by their appearance at first
| Sirht
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
A Wedding at HenningS,

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at
the home the bride, at Denning's, on Thurs
day evening, January Goth. The contracting
parties being Miss Elsie Mae, daughter of
Mr.. Isaac Killer, and Mr.. Edward Byers, of
Sans Creek, Nd, Promptly at 6 O'Clock
the bridal party entered the parlor, where
they were met by Elder VIM. Franklin, uncle
of the bride, who performed the ceremony
that made the happy couple man and wife.
The bride was very becomingly attired in a
gown of hue cloth with white brocade satin
and pearl trimmings. The groom wore con-
ventional black.
Immediately after the ceremony an elegant
supper was served followed by refreshments.
Those present were Mr.. Isaac Killer, David
Byers and wife, Edward Nall and wife, Frank
Bond and wife, Mrs. Anna Mary Bond, Chas
Killer aud wife, Bud Franklin and wife, Dan
iel Killer and wife, VIM. Franklin and wife,
Jacob Killer and wife, Mrs. Polly Killer, Chas.
Bond and wife, Charles Stem and family,
Preston Duvall and wife, Mrs. Belinda Wantz,
Mrs. Elizabeth Killer; Misses Hettie Killer,
Susie, Jennie and Eta Killer. Lizzie Franklin,
Annie Killer Ella, Cora and Carrie Wantz,
Edith Killer, Bessie Lola and Viola Bond,
Kate and Carrie Jones, Mary Haines, Elsie
Haines, Fannie and Lucy Zile, of Marston;
Messrs. JOS. Killer, John and Cland Wilt, Asa
and Guy Killer, Charles, Sprigg and Jesse
Byers, Wilbur Franklin, Frank Mil, James
Bond. Brad Killer, Luther and Howard Wantz,
Peter Brown, Olan Franklin, Arthur Nall,
Albert and Harry Bond and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Grain and Produce Dealers.

The Grain and Produce Dealers Associa-
ton of Frederick and Carroll Counties held a
meeting at the Hotel Albion, Westminster,
Tuesday afternoon. President Byerly. Of
Frederick county. was in the chair and Ed
ward T. Reindollar, of Taneytown, Carroll
county, acted as secretary of the meeting,
which was behind closed doors. There was a
large attendance and both counties were
represented by some of their leading grain
merchants A number of new members were
admitted to the association.
Matters of considerable Importance were
discussed, and it is proposed to branch out
and form n State association. A meeting will
he held in Baltimore city shortly for that pur-
pose. The members recognize the need OF a
more uniform method of conducting the grain
and general produce business and they believe
that this end can only be attained by con
certed action on their part, which will benefit
both the producer and the consumer. The
association is yet in its infancy, but good re-
suits have already been shown. There is said
to be some difficulty with the elevators in
Baltimore in connection with the shipping of
grain and that there has been deficiency in
the quantity of wheat shipped and the same
wheat when measured in the elevators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
ErIZellburp Items.

meeting will be held at Silas NJ. Bish S
tlis Saturday evening at o'clock, to make
further arrangements in regard to the building
of public hall in this place. All those who
feel an interest in the work are invited to at
tend. The solicitors are certainly meeting
with success, and there is no doubt whatever
but thar it will be erected.
1t appears to my mind that it would not be
amiss for the legislators to make law to
abolish the February term of Court. 1t seems
to be nuisance, and an unnecessary term.
No doubt it would save the county great
deal of expense; and still another law to have
better roads, as they are now in very bad
condition.
The youngest child of John Coe and wife
died on Thursday of last week. Funeral
services were held at the house, and the re-
mains were inferred in the cemetery at Baust
Church on Saturday morning, Rev. Mr..
Spessard, of Union Bridge, officiating.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Local Legislation.

The bill to amend the charter of Western
Maryland College mas passed TIE Senate.
Leaves were granted Mr.. Stansbury to in
troduce a bill to require the county commits
SiOnerS of Carroll county to pay to the mayor
and common council of Hampstead one half
the road tax levied upon property within the
limits Of Hampstead, to be used for the re-
pair and maintenance of Streets roads &c.
Referred to the Carroll delegation.
Also by DR.. Norris to declare the sanction
and consent of the General Assembly of Mary
land to the bcquest Of jeremiah Rinehart late
of Carroll county, to the trustees Of Emanuel
Commonly called Baust's) Church. near
Tyrone. Carroll county,
On Tuesday Senator Herring introduced Il
bill to sanction the bequest Of Henry Swope
to the superannnated fund Of the Society of
the Maryland Annual Conference. to the home
Of the Missionary Society Of the Maryland
Annual Conference and to the Westminster
Theological Seminary of the Methodist Prot
cstant Church in the sum Of 81 900 each.
On Wednesday Governor Lowndes an
nounced the appointment of DIR. Clotworthy
Birnie, of Carroll county, as a member OF the
State lunacy commission. vice DIR. Ruins
Dashell. OF Somerset county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
middleburg Items.

In the midst of winter improvements are
going Oh in orr village, giving employment
to all our day laborers, by Mr.. r. w. Wal
den, who is going to pike the main street
from the Railroad depot east to the junction
of the Uniontown and Union Bridge roads nj
Feesersburg, distance of over a mile.
Mr. +. Littlefeld sold a valuable horse to
an Eastern buyer last week.
We are informed that the road from Pipe
Creek at (McGinnisses) Hammond Mill to the
D. P. Greek and Woodsboro pike is to be
piked and the stock is all taken. Why not
come on and connect with us.
Mr. r. w. Walden is renodeling the lower
interior of his large bank barn, near the Rail-
road depot, for training purposes.
Mr.. James A. Rooms is home from the city
ON sick furlough.
Mr. Emanuel Holenbaugh spent the night
here with his son Nathan on his way home
from the funeral OF Emanuel Lambert,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Pleasant Valley Items.

Mr.. Edward A. Nusbaum, who had been
suffering the last few weeks with very severe
attack Of peritonitis, died on Tuesday morn,
ing. His funeral took place on Thursday
morning and was very largely attended. Ser
vices at St. Matthews church; interment AT
Pleasant Valley cemetery, Rev. Macalister,
assisted by Rev. Earhart, of Silver Run, Off
ciated. Mr.. Nusbaum was a member of the
P. 0. S. of A., and nearly all of the 100 mem
bers were present, Edward Starner re ding
the service of the order, and R. H. Bankert,
acting chaplain, reading the prayer. His age
was % years and 9months. His wife was the
only daughter of John n. Ditch whom he
married 10 months ago. His parents are also
living.
Thunder and lightning was plainly seen and
heard here on Thursday night. This is rare
occHrrance when snow is on the ground.
Mr.. John SENT and Ed. Zepp purchased
the instruments for the orchestra organized
some time ago.
Mr.. Frederick Shuey had hen to lay an
egg measuring inches long and inches in
circumference.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
UrphanS' Court.

Monday. January 2l.-John NJ. Hollenber.
ger. executor ofPeter HolIenberger, received
order to sell real estate and goods and chat
tells
Las, will and testament Of Jesse f. Male
horn. admitted to probate.
Safe Deposit and Trust Company, guardian
of Samuel Luther Bare, received order in
respect to income of ward.
Last will aud testament of William IL.
Dauson. admitted to probate.
Ianthe Holenbergcr. administrators ol
Moses Hollenberger. returned inventory of
goods and chattelS, list of debts inventory OF
money. and received orders to notify creditors
and 10 sell goods and chattels.
Tuesday. January 25.-LaSt will and Tesla.
meat of Simon F. Bangc, admitted to probate.
Last will and testament of .Iehn Rock, ad.
mitied to probate.
Peter VI. West. executor of Leah FceScr.
settled lSt and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-29
Hicks for February.

The ID aud 3D. are centers of reaciionary
storm disturbances which will bring rain and
snow. High barometer and cold will ensue,
lasting two or three days. A regular storm
period is central on the It'll. and from the 9th
to 9th very heavy rains will fall southwark
and snow northward. Another high barem-
eter and cold wave will come down from
northwest about the Sth to llth. 1t will turn
warmer On and touching the 18th and 18th,
ending in low barometer and more storms.
Change To colder will follow i'll regular order.
From the 18th to DIST falls another storm
period in which thunder ami rain may be
expected southwark, snow northward, and :;
sharp cold wave coming i'll from northwest.
About the 23d to 25th look for return to storm
conditions. Barometer will fall. tempcratur,
will rise. and storms Of rain, thunder ane
wind will visit many sections Ice gorge.
and OVERLOOKING streams will endanGer Htt
and property in many places.