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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
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4 Richmond Barbcr. Too.

4 Virginia court has decided that tho
uninvitci remark Of n barber has no
legal weight To IS one ~ the extras
thrown in with the shave. This ought
90 be % great relief 10 the BARRIERS. II
some Of them had 90 be- tried for an they
say while operating upon n customer the
results would De terrible.-Baltimore
American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
The Ripp,ing River of Rhyme.


From the beautiful mountains Of Make
Believe,
Through the fruitful Valley OF Dreams.
Where the bl0ssOming shore slopes lower
and lower.
And is lost in the tide that CLEANS,
Flows the wonderful river that WINDS us
way
with = song that IS all sublime,
As it glimmors I'm glory and tells sweet
story
The ripping River OF Rhyme.
Would you wander away on this wonder
fu stream
And along on its surface glideY
Then tits we'll that you know II you're
eager 10 CO.
That "a poet must be your guide.
He will take YOU into his golden boat
And, losing all trace OF tme'
You viii sail in n dream on the slum-
ber0us stream
The ripping River Of Rhyme
o! the land Of the lily, the realm OF the
rose.
The theme OF a thousand signs;
The birth Of the blush when the blood Is
nush
The light Of love I'm the eyesi
The silvery VOL Of the mellow NOON
The unts OF the twilight time,
Are over and under the waves OF wohoer
That ripple the River Of Rhyme.
o, boatman, set the shimmerng sails,
And let us journeying be;
with gladstone song We VIII sioe alohs
Through the Kingdom OF Foesy.
Till the river reaches the region ialr,
In that beautiful. bOunttul chme,
Where life is a boon, and the WoFlu AT
tune
Al the end OF the River Of Rhyme
Arthur Lewis Tubbs in the Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
AFTERMATH.

Tho death Of Edward q. Mason the
noted Chicago lawyer is followed by the
failure Of the law firm Of Mason Broth
ers. with liabilities Of 100000.
A special from Laporte, Ind, says: Gen.
w. A. Olmstcad, Of New York, a convert
TO the Catholic faith, will be ordained
rs n priest al Notre Dame this week and
will celebrate his first mass on Christmas
morning lie served during the civil
war and commanded a brigade at the
battle of Gettysburg, and was afterward
commended f0r bravery by Gen. Meade.
He has been living in retirment al Notre
Dame for some time, although he was a
conspicuous figure at the recent Grand
Army OF the Republic convention held
at Cincinnati.
Captain Borchgrevink's expedition has
started from Hobart. Tasmania. for the
Antartic regions. on leaving Hobart
the course was to be taken for Cape
Adair. in Victoria Land. some 2,SCo miles
distant the direct object OF the expedi-
ton being the exploration OF South Vic
toria Land and the seas and Islands be-
tween there and Australia.
Four Girl students at the Kimball Fe-
male Seminary at Meridien. n. H.. have
been expelled for smoking cigarettes.
This town IS n Shaker settlement OF 400
The offence was committed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
Patience Rewarded.

Sho (poutingl-Oh. Charllel How can
you be so cruel2 We have only been
married two days and you are scolding
mo already.
He-True dearest: but Just think how
awfully long ! have waited for the op-
portunlty.-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Mr.. Jack-Isn't that skirt dancer a
peach?
Mrs Jack-f sh0uli say she was more
Ike brown sugar. very sweet. but coarse;
little of color, and decidedly unre-
fned.-LIfe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Boosting OF her industrious habits. an
Irish housemaid said she rose at 3, put
on the kettle. prepared the breakfast
and made up all the beds before any one
else was up I'm the house-Tid- Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Agulnaldo demands S2o0ooo99 Of Spain
for his prisoners. Aggie don't seem 10
think Sagasta wants any back salary
at all out OF that sum we are TO Pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
MANCHESTER BUREAU. 1871 HULL
STREET.
PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. s. c. HUTCHINSON. ! LOMBARD
STREET.

The Times is always indebted to friends
who favor IT with society Items ana
personals but mrst urge that az such
be sent over the signature OF the
sender.
All unsigned communications Will be re-
tected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

He-You haven't a mind above new
hat
She-And you haven't any mind under
yOurs.-London Answers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Hon. Mr. Jaw Bailey keeper Of tie
constitution and all round athletic in az
gravated forms Of foolishness, in attack
ing General Wheeler, is struggling hard
to keep up his notoriety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

II the weather man does not do better
than this he need hope for no favors
from Santa Claus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Iucy-Which side shall I SIT on?
Harry-It doesn't make any difference
can drive with either hand-ChlcagO
Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

II was not the fact that the President
was in the South but what he said that
gave Mckinley the great ovation. Respect
for his Office was one thing, and applause
for his sentiments another. lie got ootn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
FOR DISEASES OF THE LIVER
STOMACH AND KIDNEY

the Water OF the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs Is the most valuable in
America. Purcell. Ladd 4 Co., wholesale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
THE cHuRcu AND MOB LAW.

We print elsewhere some extracts from
q sermon by Rev. Or. j. b. Hawthorne
on Iawlessness. which should be given as
wide circulation ass possible
"The organized law of every State Of
our Federal Union guarantees TO every
person charged with the commission of
crime the right of trial by jury. To de-
prive any man of that right is not only
disloyalty 10 the State, but a crime
against God. in any community where
there is civil government there can be no
justification Of mob violence in any form;
and the man who will not support the
State in suppressng and Furnishing those
who are charged with the crime Of lynch
ing is wilfuny and disgracefully dis
obedicnt 10 the divine command TO sub
nit to every ordinance of man..
That is the law and the gospel II has
the true ring Of religious civilization and
we would that every preacher In the South
would preach not once, but repeatedly
from that text. Read DIT. Hawthorne S
sermon. 1t is bravo and sensible and
inspiring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21
Are Some Men Born Mean y

Sl1e-You forgot to take the price
mark off my Christmas present, Jack.
He-No. | didn't, my dear, l thought
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

The Second regiment boys have been
paid of and now the real fighting viii
begin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

The main question with some people
now is, how 10 get a nice egg nog with
out encouraging the demon Of rum"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

This Is the season when a man spends
his last dollar for present and then
cheerfully writes, accepts this little
trife"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

They are making it very warm for the
fellow who stole all the overcoats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Hosiery styles may often change
At sisters fancy. right or wrongi
But any color Will suit brother
So the stocking big and long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21


THE MAILING LIST is ONLY PRINT
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN DA1S:
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEEL UNEASn
IL THE DATE OPPOSITE YOU NAMniLc
on THE LITTLE PINK SLIP Is ~
CHANGED AS SOON Az TIE SUD
SCKIPI.ON Is RENEWED.
WE DESIRE TO CALL THE All EH-
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not BE RETURNED UNLESS ACCON-
PANIED BY STAMPS.
THE DAILY TINES is served by carriers
on their own account IN this CITY am
Manchester for 10 cents a week, Wheh
paid weekly. but 90 cents per month,
when paid monthly; by mail, outslne
OF Richmond. 90 cents month S'uy
year-anywhere IN the United StdteS'
.~r~asr, T.rXIfAfTrIrR o. 1kt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

with the fifty years franchises defeated
the Chicago lamp posts will so this
Christmas without any aldermanic deco
rations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

I would save you a trip down town.
Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Hobson's recent osculatory perform
ance smacks 4 little of the comic opera.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

on and after January LIST the southern
Railway Company will restore the wages
Of its mechanics, which were cut 10 per
cent. several years ago. Doesn't this look
Ike prosperity is returning The South
orn is able to do this, because Of its
largely increased earnings during the
past twelve months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Hv. steel rails at his fate, but the
asylum authorities agree that he lacks
ballast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

Santa Claus is about the only one Of
our public men who smiles serenaiy when
they talk about abolishing his office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

The Fourth Virginia Regiment Is going
TO cuba quartered I'm the pens and stalls
Of "a cattle ship. but we suppose this is
necessary to establish that stable gov
eminent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

1t IS said that Spain now puts her
hopes on the United States Senate. Bet
ter put them on cake Of ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

IT is said that Aguinaldo means Christ
mas present" but nobody seems to want
him even as q gift.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-21

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER u, 1sos.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
EPHRAIM HAINEs.

Since time immemorial it has been Gus
tomary for lovers of free institutions to
elevate from spheres Of activity and use
fitness to the pinnacle Of power, men Of
honorable deeds and lofty virtues; nor does
the world history lack of. instances where
the recipients of such proofs of esteem
have richly deserved them. 1t is certain
ly no reflection upon the shining worth Of
others to remark, that among Maryland's
sons few, if any, enjoy wider degree of
respect in this community than the subject
of this sketch
A native of Carroll county, born at
Union Bridge and trained in the path of
industry, Ephraim Haines has made his
mark among his fellowmen; not so much
through that so-called quality of "good
luck which, it seems, follows some NOR
tails from childhood to senility; but through
his inherent ability, coupled with keen
sense of probity in all his actions and aims,
A successful farmer and dairyman, ship
ping produce and milk to the Monumental
City; cattle dealer for more than twenty
years, whose sales In the Eastern markets
have been quite remunerative, he was
summoned, as it were, like ''the Roman
farmer Cincinnatus' from the fields which
he titled to post Of trust and dignity
having been elected Sheriff of Carroll
county, his native heath, in 1897; and
carried his district, which had formerly
yielded Republican majorities. Mr.. Haines
is Jefersonian Democrat, and it speaks
we'll of his popularity when he carried his
election in the face of bitter opposition, by
a majority of seven, overcoming a Repub
lican majority of eighty five in his district
and carrying the county by margin of
1876 votes.
His residence at Medford presents a
scene of luxuriant beauty and fertility
thanks to his earnest efforts in the agri-
cultural line
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
VIM. B. THOMAS.
Successful Banker and Broker.

Successful Banker and Broker.
1t is pleasure at all times to sketch
the career of citizens who, through the
sheer force Of merit, have attained posi-
tions of honor and trust in a community.
The lives of such men are an incentive to
others, and especially a the rising genera
ton, for it will readily appear ON examin
ing heir lives, that none of them would
have reached the pinnacle of success were
honesty, ability and rectitude lacking
Financial reverses, it is true, sometimes
overtake even honest and persevering men,
but such seldom, if ever, get far behind
in the struggle of existence, coming to the
front again, sooner or later, ready to take
their just places as leaders. Every COM
munity possesses such citizens-strong de-
termined men, who even under the sting
of defeat can smile, and renewing their eff
forts ultimately conquer. They are men
of genius and industry.
While the subject of this sketch, Mr..
William B. Thomas, has never suffered
business reverses in his long and honorable
career, he yet belongs to the class of those
who, strong by nature, are always able to
cope against business troubles, no matter
what they may be- His own ventures SO
far have been crowned with great success
by reason of his foresight, energy and ap-
titude for doing the right thing at
the right time. A gentleman whose very
life has been interviewer with the progress
of this city. Mr.. Thomas was born in
Pennsylvania fifty five years ago, but came
to Westminster in 1860, when only eigh-
teen years old and has ever since resided
here, rising by degrees to the highest sta
tions of trust. At first one of its council
men, he became Mayor of Westminster la
ter, and filled the responsible post for two
terms, during which the Westminster Wa
ter Works was erected He was original
ly engaged at mercantile pursuits, but in
1867 he decided to operate as banker
and broker, and opened an office which
has since become popular At present he
conducts his extensive business at SO East
Main street, some of the features of which
are to make collections, negotiate loans and
buy and sell property and loans money on
chattels. 1t is a fact worth mentioning
that Mr. Thomas was one of the founders
of the Westminster Water Works, and has
been identified with many of the leading
enterprises here for years. He owns a
beautiful home in Westminster, and his
confidence the city future is so great.
that he owns some thirty houses in its
boundaries, including half interests in two
of the principal hotels.
1t is evident that since he earned hi,
money here, Mr.. Thomas has cleverly put
it back again into city real estate, thu:
building up with it the place of his adop-
ton. In addition to his local real estate
he also owns about half dozen farms I'M
der cultivation, and has some interest be-
sides in the Hanover Bone Fertilizer Co.
limited, Of Hanover, Pa. Mr.. Thomas
affiliates with the Masonic brethren, ant
belongs to the Independent Order of Ode
Fellows, whose hall ranks among the city
attractions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
REIFsNIDER g. RE1FsNIDER.
A Representative Law Firm.

In none of the learned professions is
there greater need of ability than that of
law. Men may continue years in the
practice of it without attaining anything
more than modicum of success, because
there is some element lacking in their per-
sonality which prevents their rising to fame
or popular recognition. With others, how
ever it is different; they gain renown from
the start by reason of their aptitude for the
calling and inherent worth.
A prominent firm of Westminster, where
both its members were born, and who pos
sess all the elements necessary to shine in
the legal profession, is that of Reifsnider
& Reifsnider, 232 East Main street. The
senior partner, Mr.. Chas. T, Reifsnider,
is one of the best known citizens of Carroll
county, as we'll as one of its oldest law
yers, having been admitted to the Bar
about thirty eight years ago. Since then
he has practiced here, meanwhile rising
gradually to the front ranks of attorneys.
For time he was associated with Mr..
Chas. E. Fink, and also with his nephew,
Mr.. j. Milton Reifsnider, now State s
Attorney of Carroll county, but of recent
years he has practiced in conjunction with
his son, Mr.. Charles T. Reifsnider, Jr.
The senior member of the firm was
educated at the schools of Carroll
county, at the Pennsylvania College,
Gettysburg, Pa. and at Franklin and
Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa, after
which he studied law under w. j. and G.
W Ross, at Frederick, Md, where he was
admitted to the Bar in 1861. Since then he
has achieved success in his chosen field, hav-
ing once been elected States Attorney for
this county. He has been long identified
with public enterprises and associations,
such as the Westminster Gaslight Co. and
the Masonic Order; and is counsel for
the First National Bank and the West
minister Savings Bank
His son, Charles T. Reifsnider, Jr.,
after attending the Western Nd College
for two years, was prepared at the Epis-
copal Pigh School, Alexandra, for the
University of Virginia at Charlottesville,
where he studied for two years; afterwards
entering the law department of the Uni
versity of Maryland, from which he grad
uated with the degree Of B L. in 1894.
Mr. Reifsnider, Jr., is a member of that
Furnishing organization, the Knights Of
Pythias
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
w. MD. TELEPHONE COMPANY
OF CARROLL COUNTY.
It's Grow tn and Development.

When, in 1914, Samuel +. B. Morse
brought the recording telegraph before the
world, and sent from Washington to Bal
timore the famous telegram 'What hath
God wrought, the world stood aghast while
recognizing that revolution in the business
and social life of the universe was at hand.
1t was then thought to be the perfection of
electrical service, bat the public were
wrong, for in later years we have issuing
from the inventive bra in of man the tele
phone At first an imperfection, this con-
trivance has been gradually improved until
today it has become q n ecessity at home,
factory or Office No M erchant, business
man or hotel keeper of any prominence can
afford to be without it, while its use at
residences has become almost, universal.
The Western Maryland Telephone Com
pany, with its office on Court street, takes
leading place among the city's enter
prises. Its aim from the inception of the
work three years ago has been TO afford
patrons a perfect service at low cost, and
it has spent thousands of dollars in the ap-
pointments and Improvements. A visit to
its plant reveals the system by which the
Company conducts business over an extern
sive territory, operating through all Of
Carroll county with the greatest prompt
tude and regularity. The long distance
telephone service which it operates is es :
pecially valuable and interesting, for by
this mode of vocal communication or trans
mission of sound a resident of Westminster
may converse with friends and acquain-
tances over this entire section. The Com
pany' lines, while covering the city itself
thoroughly with 50 phones, and the
county with 80 more, also extend dis
lance of 81 miles through Carroll county.
Here one may call up the following towns
and hold conversations with their citizens !:
Avondale, Bloom, Greenmount, Hamp-
stead, Kump, Linwood, Long, Daniel,
Day, Dennings, Eldersburg, Englar. Friz-
ellburg, Gambler, Manchester, Middleburs,
Mayberry, Marston, Medford, New Wind
sor, Pleasant Valley, Sans Creek, Spring
Mills, Smallwood Taneytown, Tyrone,
Uniontown, Union Bridge, Woodbine,
Winfield and Wakefield The officers Of
the Company are Charles Z. Fink, pres
ident; Charles H. Vanderford, vice presi-
dent; A. H. Huber secretary and treasurer,
and P. H. Irwin, Jr., superintendent,
while the Board of Directors embrace the
following Charles E. Fink, Charles Ii.
Vanderford, George W. Albaugh, DIR.
George E. Markell, John c. Buckley, John
Milton Reifsnider and David +. Stem.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
S. C. SMITH.
A Popular Hotel-Keeper.

After an experience Of years at Freder-
lick and Taneytown, where his popularity
is well known as hotel keeper, Mr.. s.
G. Smith has just chosen this city for his
home and secured the cozy and well APP
pointed "Central Hotel, which Mr.. H.
L. Bowers, of York, Pa, conducted for
some time past. 1t is pleasant 20 record
Mr.. Smith's arrival, for among all the
the hosts which one could meet, it would
be difficult to find gentleman better fitted
for his calling or more keenly alive to
the wants of the travelling public. The
Golf House at Frederick, which he Con-
trolled two years, as well as the Franklin
and the Union Hotels at Taneytown, which
he conducted about five years, show the
care and attention Mr.. Smith brings to his
business. Now that he has come hither,
the indications are that the Central Ho-
TEL will become one of the leading host
elries of Carroll county, supplied as it is
with every comfort and convenience.