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Maryland Wheat Crop.

COLLEGE STATION, MD, July 81
State Entomologist W G. johnson sent a
circular letter from his office at the Agri-
cultural College to the principal wheat
growers Of each county in the State. In
reply he has received some interesting data
regarding the wheat crop. He says:
The average yield for the entire State,
twenty three counties, is a fraction more
than twelve bushels per acre. This, in
comparison with the average yield for ten
years past, is about three -fourths of a crop.
The average for the entire northern tier of
counties, including Montgomery, is IA
40 bushels per acre, while that Of Wash
ington, Frederick, Carroll and Montgom-
cry alone is 16 bushels
On the Eastern Shore, Cecil, Kent,
| Queen Anne and Talbot together yield
163 bushels. In the five counties south
of Talbot the yield is slightly more than
81 bushels, while the four southern coun-
ties on this side of the bay average 10
bushels. The average yield by counties is
as follows: Washington leading with II
$40 bushels; Garrett, 12; Allegany, 13; !;
Frederick, 16 2-1O; Carroll, 13; Hartford,
ID $40; Baltimore, 1448; Montgomery,
Il; Howard ~; Prince George, 10; Anne
Arundel, s; Charles, : $40; St Mary's
I; Calvert, s; Cecil Il; Kent, 16 40;
Queen Anne's, 16; Talbot, 16 6-10; Dor
chester, 9 $40; Wicomico, I $40; Wor-
cester, 10; Somerset, I; Caroline, 8.
The shortage of the crop is due to the
IIessian fly, which was very abundant and
destructive to the early sown wheat; sec
ondly, to the wet spring, accompanied
with unusual cold weather i'll April; thirdly,
| to the dr0ugg drought It, which prevailed during the
latter part of May and J5uHass-:asngd :sngd fourthly,
to the attack of several fungus diseases;
prominent among which were rust, smut
and new disorder known as septoria -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06
When to Cut Timber.
From the Homestead.


A timber cut for purposes where dura-
bility is consideration is worth from two
to four times as much if cut between July
10 and August Is as the same would be
cut in January to April If tree is cut
after the starch which enters into its chem
ical composition has changed to sugar, say
in March, the worms, being very fond of
this sweet, become destructive to the wood;
but if cut in July, after the completion of
the spring growth, there is no sugar in the
sap or wood and they seek some more sa-
worry food.
Another reason is because if cut when
the sap is rich in sugar the fermentive
process changes the sugar into an acid,
which is the very first stage of decay, and
if decay is thus early initiated is it any
wonder that posts and ties do not last as
they would if cut when these conditions
could not possibly exist?
In 1860 fence was set with post split
from an oak cut when the leaves were of
full size and vigor. Twenty two years
atterward this fence was reset with posts
cut in August. The posts taken up were
reset elsewhere, and most of them are do
ing duty yet. Three of the posts set in
1860 are in good condition, after doing
good service for thirty six years. As a
rule, post cut in March, when full of
sugar sap, will last only ten years. 1t costs
just as much to replace tie or post that
will last, say, ten years as to replace one
that will last three or four times that long.
This is quite consideration when we con
slider that our forests are fast disappear
ing-much faster than they are repro
duced
Timber land cut off in from January tt
April will sprout and grow again, becaus,
the sap at this season of the year is rich il
sugar, to reproduce the leaves, which are
the lungs as well as digestive organs o
vegetation, but if cut the last of July O
the first half Of August dies because de
prived of both. This idea is valuable t
those who wish to destroy certain kinds o
trees or to clean up brush land.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06
Family Conversation.

As much unselfishness, moderation and
self-restraint must be shown in the matter
of family talk as in any other detail of life
The man who compels bis family at din
ner to listen to long TRADE on the tech
nicalities of his business is a nuisance, and
the woman who desecrates a beautiful op-
portunity of happy intercourse by talking
perpetually of the small worries of her
household is no better. 1 know of one
household where the three boys, one girl,
father and mother all read different news
papers, SO that when an important event
takes place, instead of having absorbed the
one point of view, the various bearings of
the subject may be discussed and much
wider horizon opened.
Family talk is priceless method of
helping to grow up looking at things from
more than one point of view. If properly
directed it will prevent them from looking
at the world purely from the standpoint Of
golf, trade, cycling, domestic interest, or
what not. IF each member is taught
courtesy and forbearance in the matter of
talking at the family table, each boy and
girl will expect the same and enforce it
| from the ethers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06
Death Of Bismarck.

Otto Edward Leopold, Prince Won Bis
marck and Duke of Lauenburg, died on
Saturday night, July 30, at his residence
in Friedrichsruhe. He was born at Scho-
enhausen, the hereditary seat of his family,
which belonged to the nobility, April l,
1915 He was educated at the universi-
ties of Goettingen and Berlin, where he
studied law to prepare himself for diplo-
matte career. After several years service
in public Office and the army he was elected
a member of the Prussian Diet in 1847.
An ardent champion of monarchial prerog-
atives, he joined the ultra conservative
party, and proved one of the bitterest op-
ponents of the liberals. His diplomatic
career began in May, 1851, when he was
appointed secretary of the Prussian legation
at Frankford. Three months later he be-
came royal minister to the German Fed
eral Diet, where soon he manifested a
political hostility to Austria and conceived
the plan of securing the supremacy in Ger
many for Prussia, with view of finally
uniting the German principalities under
the hegemony of the Hohenzollern and
forcing Austria to leave the federation of
the Teutonic States. In 1859 he was ap-
pointed ambassador to Russia He held
the Office until 1862, gained the confidence
of the Gar and received many evidences
of imperial favor. Early in 1862 the
King sent him on a special mission to
France, where he was cordially received
by Napoleon III, who conferred on him
the grand cross of the Legion of Honor
During his short sejourn at Paris Bismarck
made a flying trip to London, where he
interchanged views with Lord Palmerston,
Disraeli and other leading politicians of the
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and spring of water. orchard, and a due pro-
portion of timber land.
I'd, lot containing 5-lOO Acres. I'm
proved by frame dwelling; situate on the
Patapsco Falls, adjoining the said railroad
and adjacent to the said homestead.
Sd, 80 96-100 Acres, situate on the said
county road, improved by two-stOry frame
dwelling, stable, corn house, smoke house,
and other necessary buildings, well OF water,
orchard, and a due proportion OF timber land
4th, so 49-100 Acres; Acres of which Is
in timber, the balance is clear and Is situate
on the county road leading to Patapsco, and
adjoining tract 90. 3.
5th, l 49-10O Acres, adjoining the land OF
T. Francis Snyder. Said land is convenient
ly located for dairy purposes and is in a high
state of cultivation, and is also conveniently
located in relation to churches, schools, post.
office, railroad, &C., and adjoins the lands of
John f. Houck, Levi Valentine, Benjamin
Croft and others.
For particulars apply to the undersigned,
Executors, or Michael f. Walsh, Esq, West.
minister, Md.
Terms of Sale-One third of the purchase
money cash on the day of sale or upon the
ratification thereof; and the residue in two
equal payments, the one payable in one year
and the other in two years from the day OF
sale; the credit payments to be secured by
the bonds or single bills Of the purchaser or
purchasers, with sufficient security, bearing G
interest from the day of sale.
JOSEPH A. LEPPO,
JESSE w. LEPPO,
Acting Executors.
Michael +. Walsh. Attorney.
july . is VIM. H. Blizzard, Auctioneer.
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NEW LIST OF PRICES.

Before | name you our prices | wish to say
that am doing more business than any mer-
chant handling general merchandise in Car
roll or Howard counties, and there is no reason
why l should not sell goods at bottom prices
from the fact that pay cash for my stock,
have no rents to pay and very little clerk hire
as have three boys behind the counter that
are valuable statesmen and can do lots of york
with satisfaction to customers. | have every
facility to do business, and will he thankful
for your trade.
Our increase last season was over six thou
sand dollars and we are striking hard for
more business this year. We now name in
part only few articles that we carry and
attach prices thereto. Our aim is to give
you good goods for your money and at any
time you make purchase and not satisfied,
simply return the goods and the cash will be
handed YOU.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06
SLATE.
LUMBER,

Of Mill Work Diamond Wall CEMENT
frpsteng AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Vulcan Chilled PLOWS
Pows sold on their merits
sale The Elow
ground Sole Carroll county for the ee
rtl and old reliable SCHUTTIER WAGONS, the best farm Wagon the
BINDERS MOWERS RAkES BINDER
TWINE OIL The DEERINC IDEAL BINDER the Eghst and
today The only machine equipped with ball
roller shaft and
Binder
double aju all of which make the most perfect
and before buying Superior
and Champion WAGONS One-hore WAGONS
oier CORN PLANTERS HAY FORKS
Field ROLLERS Riding and Walking CUI
TATORS Single POWS Agents for Fnk Co.
ENGINES THRASHERS WIND STACKERS SAW MILLS &c Satisfaction
guaranteed on every article sold Nc.
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THE
OUR HARVEST SALE.

selling has opened in real earnest and today
of the month start Grand Harvest Sale making
reductions throughout the entire store offer
ing special and unusual items We want to celebrate the
take this doing it, We shall deco
rate our do all make grand glad ceebra
ton your and cooperation this
ason give you these GREAT HARVEST SALE BARGAINS
matter if your harvest has been light you can more than
by taking advantage of Grand Harvest Sale
offerings And remember these all goods safely
buv confidence have for the other kind
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06

~ REENWOODS SUNDAY SCHOOL
" will hold its Picnic Saturday, August 27,
i'll the grove near the school house. Several
speakers from distance will be there. Rev.
Mr.. Graft, of Uniontown; Rev. Mr.. Gearinger,
of Winfield, and band of music will be
present. july2S st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06

Nine deaths occurred in Philadelphia,
Pa, on Sunday from the excessive heat
the week previous.
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First quality Tomatoes, per can .O8
Granulated Sugar .O5
Arbuckle Coffee .094
Levering - O94
Corn Meal per hundred $l.O0
California Peaches .08
California Prunes OF
Kerk's Oline Soap per dozen AS
Clothes Pins per dozen .Ol
Pint Mason Fruit Jars 40
Qnart Mason Fruit Jars 80
Half Gallon Mason Fruit Jars .65
Jelly Glasses per dozen 10
Glass Berry Dishes, each .O2
Fine Salt per Sack, 224 lbs. Sl.OO
Washing Soda, 10 lbs. 10
Bread Soda per ID. .05
Washing Powder per package .0l
Matches per dozen 10
First Grade Tea 60
Second Grade Tea 40
Third Grade Tea 80
Big Jar Baking Powder 10
Hall and Stair Oil Cloth .O6
Rag Carpet y
Ingram worth zoe %
Hammocks, hard to beat Sl.M
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BIG RUN.

We have big run in gentlemen's Percale
Shirts, with collars and cuffs, that were used
on the road by drummers and all right except
little soiled, worth 75c to 81, and we sell at
49c.
Mems Seamless Hose Il for 25c
Table Oil Cloth Zoe
U. S. Flags, l yard long O7c
See the tub of Mems White Hamdker-
chiefs at 06c
We stand our Overalls against any thing
made, that sell for Csc at SOC
Cotton Pants Goods for the Boys 0Sc
Painters OveralS with apron SOC
Home made Pants that do not rip 81 &Sl.25
MATING.
We are running off lot of mattings at
only &c
We carry full line of high grades at
l24 to 25c
| Floor Oil Cloth l8 to 25c
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-08-06
EXECUTORS SALE
N OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

By virtue of the power and authority con-
tanned in the last will and testament of Elijah
Leppo, late of Carroll county, deceased, the
undersigned, acting executors, will offer at
public sale, on the premises, on the county
road leading from Carrolton Station, on the
Western Nd. Railroad, to Wesley Chapel, in
Carroll county, and about one-half mile from
said station, on
SATURDAY, 9th OF AUGUST, 1898,
At l clock, p. m.
1st the homestead of the late Elijah Leppo
containing
II 92- 100 ACRES.
Improved by two-story frame
dwelling bank barn, wagon
shed, corn house, smoke house aTSE6I1
and other farm buildings; well @i7iL @i6as y
E ,,uiui i,a aiiS
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to be dollar than the
There few pair left and would
SUGGEST forth
a Pair.
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There left the Great Sale of last
The odd
have them for but $l9 Pair
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TWO WAYS

TWO WAYS
OF GETTING GLASSES; ONE TO GO
TO A FIRST CLASS OPTICIAN, HAVE
YOUR EYES PROPERLY TESTED AND
GET WHAT YOU NEED-THE OTHER
TO GO TO A MERCHANT WHO KEEPS
SPEGTACLES, MAKE "a GRAB IN
THE BAG" AS 1T WE'RE, GET A PAIR
THAT DON'T FIT YOU (ALTHOUGH
IT MAY SEEM so FOR THE MOMENT)
RUN THE RISK OF running YOUR
EYE SIGHT ENTIRELY-AND ALL
FOR A SMALL DIFFERENCE IN EA.
PENSE.
IF YOU NEED THE SER.
VICES OF A GOOD OPTICIAN,
WE CAN SERVE YOU WELL
AND CHEAPLY
A. H. WEN1Z,
Jeweler and Optician,
feb19 Westminster. Nd
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NELEBRATION.-The Sunday School
~ and Christian Endeavor Societies of
Bethel Church, Carrollton, will hold joint
celebration on August both, in Oursler's
woods, near Carrollton. A very interesting
and entertaining program will be announced
later. This will be an all day affair, commen-
cling at a. m. july23 3t
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GREAT HARVEST SALE SHOE BARGAINS today; for
Shoes this sale only, offer entire stock reserve of strictly
made Ladies Oxford Ties made q" the best
and all in The
but today for the Harvest Sale they
only $1.85 per Pair.
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We for this sale another lot is the last OF
ITE checked Dmes and Nanoo Every yard worth from
obs l2l 10 l5c Harvest Sale price is only 64c Yard.
) But only II ymds a customer
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-07
IN SOCIETY.

Great Falls. Feb. Con Monday
evening Mrs. f. b. Wilcox gave a mall
euchre party at her residence on the
north side to few of her friends. The
score cards used We're daintily painted
with appropriate scenes and flowers by
the hostess and made very pretty lit
tie souvenirs of an evening pleasantly
spent. The prizes We're similarly
water-c color sketches at which Mrs.
Wilcox is we'll reputed an artist Il. j.
Jones of Minneapolis bore away the
gentleman's prize, While Marie Monroe
won that for the ladies' Those present
were Misses Helen Edgerton, Dora
Longeway, Clara Ludwig, Sarah Pat
terson, Josie Trigg, Jessie Rich. Marie
Monroe, Mrs. Trigg and Mrs. Powers,
Messrs. Sam Largent w. II. Smith
w. 7. Ridgley. A. c. Coleman. j. l.
Craig and +. J. Jones of Minneapolis
AT an interlude in the games dainty
lunch was served and mucis by various
members of the party was also rem
dered.
Tuesday evening Mrs. J. b. Miller en-
tertained a number of the ladies and
gentlemen connected with the Metho-
dist church at her residence on Third
street. south. The amusements of the
evening consisted of games and conun-
drums, and the following programme
was also given: Song, THE Heavenly
Choir Mrs. H. f. Benner; song. Bird
From Ger the Sea Mrs. w. III. Pit
wood, with guitar accompaniment,
THE Organ Grinders Serenade," Miss
Vera Short, Duet, Moonlight on the
Lake" Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Benner;
recitation, Miss Tate: piano solo, Mabel
Miller; solo. MIR. Anthony; recitation,
Mrs Short: solo. Forgotten, Mrs. Pit
wood. Refreshments We're served dur
ing the course of the evening and the
intervals between the numbers were
filled by social chat.
DIR. and Mrs j. W. Frizzell enter
tanned a few friends at a course dim
ner on Wednesday evening. The din
ner was given at the residence on the
north side. Those present We're Mr..
and Mrs II. II. Ewing, Miss Lillian
Kingsbury, Miss Hanks. Messrs. w. II.
Smith and A. G. Coleman.
Miss Jacoby of Fort Benton and Mr..
and Mrs. John Campbell are being en-
tertained this week by Miss Ina Craven
and Miss Effie Jacoby. Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell are en- route to their future
home in New York.
The Misses Ice. Snow and Frost Pur-
cell are occupying the Winters resi-
denee on Central avenue, having re-
/ Gently moved into it,
Miss Kingsbury and Mrs. John A.
Largent have issued invitations for a
| ladies' card party to be given at the
| residence OF the latter on next Wednes-
! day afternoon.
Mrs, Will Fl. Clark entertained few
! ladies at her rooms at the Great rails
| hotel on last Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Nate Wertheim has isued cards
| for an AT Home for next Thursday
| afternoon at the residence on Third
avenue, north.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-07
GREAT FALLS NOTES.

Archie Mccormick. who was recently
thrown by his horse against wire
fence and badly cut. has been removed
to the St Glare hospital at Fort Ben
ton. He is reported as recovering rap
idly from his injuries.
The Paradise Ditch company, which
is made up of ranchers living near CHI
nook. has added two feet 10 its dam
and has also built quite an extensive
leyee. Taken as indicative of its inten-
tions for next years operations, it leads
one TO think that it is preparing 10 reap
large harvests.
Michael Clancy. residing on the Mis-
souri, river about three miles vest 81
Fort Benton. sold his ranch consisting
Of $50 acres TO George Walters of Big
Sandy. The latter has taken posses
sion and Is now planning - put ia an
extensive irrigation plant. pumping his
water from the river by means Of steam
power.
4 bargain III cattle is reported from
Chinook Frank PIunkett. captain Of
the Bearpaw pool. has purchased a
band Of cattle from sam Hendrickson
at $23 per head The huach Is 81 mixed
cattle numbering 80 head, most Il
which are steers. They are u be de-
liyered on April / and the winter calves
are thrown in. This Is the lowest priced
sale heard from as Net, and il Is COM
monty looked upon by cattlemen Is j
Saa1<
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many advantages aceruing TO the re-
tailers through the improved service of
their employees has led to the adoption
of a s O'Clock closing rule in the greater
number of the cities of the union, in
Guiding those of our state. 1t is the
pecuniary advantages as well as a gem
erous disposition TO aid their employees
in their efforts to improve their condi-
ton that has influenced the public
spirited and progressive business men of
our city to join us In the effort to es-
tablish the foregoing closing rules.
Relying upon the business of our
cause, we ask the approval of the peo-
pie of our city. We are faithfully yours,
(Signed) Retail Clerks National Pro-
tective association, local union No. 81.
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GENERAL NEWS OF THE STATE

undated interest. During the evening
frappe was served at tables presided
over by Mesdames Donovan. Williams,
Allen and Gallagher. lit is intended to
have another german shortly after
Easter.
A social card party and dance was
given by Sanger temple. No. . Rath-
bone sisters, the auxiliary order of the
Pythian society, in the X. p. hall on
Wednesday evening. Refreshments
We're served and a good time enjoyed
by ALL
A party of Burlington officials. com
posed of President Perkins of Buring
ton, Iowa; General Manager Holdredge
and ex-senator Henderson of Omaha.
Superintende Phelan of Alliance and
superintendent Mutt of Sheridan, Wyo.
We're here this week on a tour of in
spection over the road
A suit for divorce will come on for
trial at the term of the district court
which opens next week. In which
James II. Cochran, now of Anaconda. is
plaintiff, and Vide Cochran defendant
The alleged cause is desertion. The
defendant lives in Chicago.
Miss Hoyt of St. Paul is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Henry A. Gisdorf, and
after a months visit will go to the
coast for trip.
Miss Dora Draper of. Junction is the
guest for a few days of Miss Alice Nc
Cormick, having come up to partici-
pate in the german.
Mrs f. o. Railsback returned Thurs
day from an official visit to several
chapters of the Order of the Eastern
Star of which order she is grand
worthy matron.
Mrs. John Mcintyre of Spokane for
merly of this city, is visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Soule.
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IN BILLINGS.
woodmen of the World Give an Enioya-
BILE Dance.

Special Correspondence OF the Standard.
Billings, Feb. 5.-0n Thrrsda. night
a very enjoyable dance was given by
the local lodge of the Woodmen of the
World, in their lodge room in the Ten
Eyck building which was attended by
a large number. The music was in
spring. all present entering heartily
into the spirit of the occasion. A fea-
ture of the occasion was Dutch
lunch" the novelty of which added to
the enjoyment.
The german on Friday night given
in connection with Miss Meads dane
ing class. was pronounced success. 1t
was held in the Armory hall the
walls Of which were gaSlS decorated
with flags and bunting, while cosy con-
ners here and there rendered the room
more hnmelike. The decorations We're
very artistic and were greatly ad-
mired The grand march was partici-
pated in by about 80 couples. led by "a
children. who went through the vari-
Gus figures in the prettiest manner
imaginable. The fayors We're pretty
and Of endless variety and worthy of
preservation as souvenirs of this most
charming event. The costumes OF the
ladies were elegant. A large number
OF spectators, outnumbering the dane
ers three to one. watched the gay eyo-
Iutions throughout the evening" With
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after her on the liquor question and
stated that she was more frightened
of one of them than all the officials Of
GalIatin county. Sarah and her crowd
have evidently made things lively in
Chestnut lately. especially on or about
pay day.
A party composed of Mayor Bogert,
Miss Bogert, Mrs. c.. w. Hoffman. Mrs.
Marshall. Mrs Higgins and several
other ladies and gentlemen started to
go up Bridger canyon as far as the
fish hatchery to visit DR.. and Mrs.
Henshall and hired the old city bus To
take them there. On the way up the
vehicle, which is somewhat top heavy.
turned over. The whole crowd We're
all more or less hurt the most sefi-
ously being Mrs. Marshall and Mrs.
Higgins, who have been obliged tn stay
within doors since. but Will soon be
"a rnnp1 again