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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

IL. W. Collingwood, of the Rural New
Yorker, says in the New York World:
Mrs. American Business Hen is one Of
our most useful citizens She is shrink
ing, unassuming creature, too modest at
times even to cackle over the birth of her
own egg, leaving that celebration to her
husband; and yet Mrs American Hen has
been quietly paying off mortgages, driving
wolves from the door and Matching out
nest eggs for thousands Of featherless BIZ
peds.
In 1890 there were in this country
258, 81, 125 chickens and 26,738,3I5
other fowls. In that year the American
hens laid 9,63G, GA, 992 eggs. There
are now $50, 900, 600 chickens, which
will lay this year 13, $50, 600, 600 eggs.
These eggs are worth s165, 900, 900, and
the poultry meat sold during the year will
bring Sl25, 600, 900, which gives $3.50,
600, 900 as very low estimate of the
earnings Of Mrs. American Hen for one
year Of the great depression.
The $50, 600, 600 hens are worth S1O5, =
600, 900 of any mans money, but we will
not consider that, but take simply the
earnings of the hen. The average length
of an egg is two and one-half inches.
The Is, $50, 600, 900 eggs will, therefore,
make chain 542, 218 miles long, while
the total weight Of this production of hen
fruit is at least 953, 125 tons.
Does any reader of the World realize
what this immense production of eggs and
meat means to the country? Here are a
few figures for comparison
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gnetrp.
HE'S ALWAYS WITH US.

From the Chicago Record.
With eagerness we daily read
His theories of things;
He has, it's very clear indeed.
The confidence of kings,
He knows what is and what will be:
He understands the game
Ofevery one, and he is free
To talk about the same.
Wherefore somewhat l am inclined
To cheer and cheer again
The brightest star of humankind
"The Prominent Citizen"
He gives his views about the strike
In yards and yards of print,
For the reporters work him like
A veritable mint;
Opinions on the tariff law
Are voiced with cheerful tongue
And ever-oscilating jaw
And ever-active lung,
Whatever be the question that
Is Isagitating men,
He has it pat, and more than pat,
The Prominent Citizen"
We never learn his other name;
We never see his face,
But his must be lasting fame
Which time cannot erase;
And when he dies and goes from us
In other spheres to dwell,
We feel assured that he'll discuss
Affairs Of heaven as well.
Low be his rest, or sanity high,
The ghost of buried men
Cannot escape opinions by
"The Prominent Citizen"
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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
SPECTACLES, MAKE "a GRAB IN
THE BAG AS IT WE'RE, GET A PAIR
THAT DON'T FIT YOU (ALTHOUGH
TT MAY SEEM so FOR THE MOMENT)
RUN THE RISK OF running YOUR
EYE SIGHT ENIlRELS-AND ALL
FOR A SMALL DIFFERENCE IN EX-
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, Md.
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Where Our Best wool Comes From

The district of Bagdad, Turkey, in Asia,
furnishes us with wool, the best grades
of which are used in the manufacture of
worsteds, such as braids and sweaters
The countries using the largest quantities
are France, England and America, the last
taking only about ten per cent. of the total
expectations. Japan produces similar
wool known as Awassi Women dress
goods are made in England from a wool
imported form Iceland. Carpet woods, in
some varieties, are now being used in the
manufacture of clothing because of the
demand for rough textiles. In the city of
Mazamet, France, sc, 1000, 900 pounds of
wool skins are pulled in year, nearly
one-half the wool secured coming to the
United States
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

In other words, Mrs. American Hen
could buy any of these states from one
year egg and chicken money She could
buy in this way New Mexico, Arizona,
Wyoming, North Dakota, Idaho and Mon
tana all put together.
The total cost of conducting the Post
Office Department last year was 800, GIG,
296 84. We can pick out so, 600, 900
of our best hens that will cover every dol
lar of this outlay in one year
The net earnings of the railroads in
1895 were 1923, 19G, 454. The railroad
dividends paid amounted to S81, ,375, IA.
The American Hen paid nearly twice the
profits earned by American railroads
The total earnings from passenger traffic
amounted to S261, $40, 599, or less than
that of the hens 1t cost in 1895 slightly
over two cents to carry one passenger one
mile, .0l84 Of cent to carry one ton OF
freight one mile and ninety-one cents to
run the average train one mile One sim
gle hen, laying $50 eggs per year, could
have 215 days of vacation, and would still
be able to pay for carrying one passenger
100 miles, Or for hauling ten tons of freight
10, 600 miles, or for running an ordinary
train two miles One hundred and forty
such hens would pay the salary of the
average teacher employed in the public
schools, while seventy-fve hens would pay
the average pension to old soldiers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

Wash colored muslins in soapsuds. If
black, add little salt; if pink or green,
add vinegar; for lilac, few drops of
ammonia, and saltpetre for blue. Rinse
in cold water, and not use the starch when
it is in the least warm. Fine muslins are
best ironed twice, in opposite directions;
lace embroideries by the thread of the ma
terial. Hamburg edging looks nicer if
ironed over flannel Remove the irons
from the stove as soon as the ironing is
done; rub them we'll with soft cloth, and
keep them as dry as possible. To leave
sadirous upon the stove affects them un-
favorably.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

The Cumberland Cereal Company, recently in
corporated, has purchased for $4,000 the Methodist
Protestant Church property, corner Bedford street
and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ana win
erect ON the site large Touring MILL The last
service was held in the church on Sunday last
The congregation has purchased for $500 prop
erty further down Bedford street. near the city
hall, and win tear out the partitions and use it
place OF worship until new church can be erected
on the Site The house was once the residence OF
the late Hon. William Walsh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testa-
mentary on the Personal Estate of
ABSALOM ANDERSON.
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on OF before the 26th day of Septem-
ber, 1898; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF
February, 1898
ERNEST NJ. ANDERSON,
feb26 4t% Executor.
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Pants Department
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notlce that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testa-
mentary on the Personal Estate of
EMELINE l.. GILLISS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the SUBJ
scriber, on or before the 26th day of Septem-
ber, 1898; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 21st day of
February, 1898.
ELIAS O. GRIMES,
feb 26 At Executor.
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nov13 1y STEPHAN BROTHERS.
rLEAN SWEEP

ILEAN SWEEP
Balance of our entire stock at prices yon can
not afford to overlook.
Great bargains in Underwear, at prices that
will compel you to buy. Less than halfprice
Also lot of fine Wool Overshirts, former
price 81. 90 to 50. So now S1.OO. Also large
line of Gloves at all prices, reduced to less
than half price. in Neckwear we can open
your eyes in prices. Fifty cent goods from
10c up-good goods and good styles. They
must be sold The balance of our stock of
Hats at less than half price-some first
styles. Our greatest offer is in our
Suit, Overcoat and
Pants Department.
We have some splendid things to show you;
and will sell them at half price, and, if desir-
ed, will make up to order in first-class style,
fit guaranteed or no sale. A dollar saved is
dollar made. Call and examine our stock
and we are confident we can save you money
and please you, at the old stand, No. 81 West
Main street, Westminster, Md.
an29-tt A. M. ANDERS.
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THE ART OF LADIES' TAILORING,
AMERICAN OR FOREIGN,

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RKABLE OFFER
FOLLOW:
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

The value of all gold produced in Ameri-
can mines in 1895 was $46, ,610, 900, and
all silver So, 051, 600 The value of all
minerals including iron, gold and sil, er,
taken out Of American mines in 1894 was
e20S, lGS. 75S Americans are given to
Dragging about our immense mineral re-
sources, and yet you will notice that the
hens paid for it all one year and had
enough left to just about pay the interest
on all mortgages
Mrs. Hen will earn enough this year to
pay the entire state and county tax (Which
in 1890 Was Sl43, 1876, 007) and have
enough left for every cent of pensions that
are paid to old soldiers
The average cow weighs l30 times as
much as the average hen. and yet all the
milch COWS in the country have total
value Of but 1868. $50, j45. Mrs. Hen
in one Year will earn enough to buy every
COW and put the entire tobacco crop in
her pocket us we'll She could pay out of
her year s earnings for all the tea and coffee
imported in one year and all the petroleum
products, and have enough left to buy all
the tobacco grown in 1896. The total
assessed valuation oi' the following states
fall below the hen yearly earnings
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DR. w. j. sELBY
DOUBLE DENTAL PARLORS.

hereby notify the public that have per-
manently located in Westminster, Nd, to
practice my profession, and have opened
DOUBLE DENTAL OFFICE,
adjoining that of DR.. E. d. Wells, No. 80
East Main street. ] am prepared to perform
all Operati ons pertaining to
B9 DENTAL SURGEY. ga
All work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Teeth Extracted positively without
Pain, also Painless Filling.
feb5rf
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DRESS GOODS.

As an extra inducement to visitors in our
Dress Goods Department we have fixed the
prices at one-half the former price.
Sl.O0 goods for Soc. 75c goods for Big {;
SOC goods for 25c.; and 25c goods for 122c.
We put on sale about 20 pieces of plain
double width Cashmere, regular price 25e,
special 13!c.
25 pieces double width Plaids and Checks,
splendid for Chldren's Dresses and Waists,
at l25c.
Double width all Wool Imperial Serges,
in all coors, at 25c.
As inch all wool fine French Serges, in all
the latest fall colorings, would be cheap at 75c,
49c.
3S inch Novelty Cloth, newest designs in
Silk and Wool mixtures, soc would be cheap,
special soc.
The new Moscovne, one of the leaders of
fashion, in all the new shades for tailor made
Dresses CSC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

SILKS.
There may be other stores that can buy
silks for as little as this store does, but there
are none that are willing to sell them at such
a small profit as we do.
S1.OO Brocaded Satin Duchesse, newest
patterns, for Shirts and Dresses, at 623c.
We have made special low prices on all our
ready made Skirts, Capes and Goats, Com
forts and Blankets, Domestics, Ladies and
Gents, Underwear, Lace Curtains and Dra-
peries, Innings, etc.
This is an occasion that few can resist, for
what woman is not interested IN her new fall
Dress and Wrap, new shades of gloves, dainty
Trimmings. The Trade Palace ''Sale' tells
of these and every detail of ladys costume.
We give trade coupons with every sale.
TRADE PALACE,
937 and 939 W. Baltimore ST.,
oct % near Schroeder ST., Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19
WORK OF AMERICAS HEN.

Her Value IS Not Less Than $500, ,O0O, 900 a
Year-Worth More Than the Entire Wheat
Crop of the Country-Not So Far Behind
the Earnings ofthe Railroads Could Easily
Buy Several States of the Union.
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of all kinds. China and Glassware of all
kinds at prices that defy competition. Tin
Flour, syrups, Teas, Cotfees, EXTRACTS, Cakes,
We take Country Produce in exchange or for
cash. We ask call and inspection of our
stock, believing we can save you money.
Orders solicited and goods delivered to you
promptly.
novla 1y STEPHAN BROTHERS.
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teh19
THE TRADE PALACE,

037 and go w. Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, MD,
p9 SPECIAL PRICES. sa
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NEW STOCK! LOW PRICES II
-A-% AT THE
STAND FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY
GEO. W. MORNINGSTAR, CORNER
OF MAIN AND JOHN STREETS,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
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FRESH GROCERIES

We take pleasure III announcing to the pub
lie that we have opened full line of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

brands of Whistles kinds of Bnds Brandies and Kuns o ~
u and Wines of all grades. Brehm celebrated Baltimore D' '
~ one grade only draught and in bottles Porter ana Ale %" ~
All and First Pick leading brands Of Cigars best for the pcen county
% line Smoking Chewing in the city buy for cash ana sell
M therefore sell goods way price All ask is naL KNOW
you will come back
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-19

A. H. WEN1'Z,
Jeweler and Optician,
Westminster, Md.
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OF GETTING GLASSES; ONE TO &C
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
A Desperate Fight Impending.

National Intelligencer.l
The London Times, one of the
Republican party organs in England,
in other words, the English newspa-
per, aer greatly Interested in the
success of the Republican party in
this country, keeps close watch of
daily events here. A correspondent
inform the Times from New York.
that "Bryanism" is increasing
among Democrats, that the Republi-
cans are disintegrating, aud pre-
diets silver majority in the next
House The Times edltorially re
marks: at cannot be that the forces
which defeated Organism in 1896
are wholly shattered and annulled by
series of tactical errors, but an i'm
mense advantage has undoubtedly
been given to the anarchial and
predatory tendencies which have
recently been so formidable in Amer
lean society by ihe disorganization
of the Republican party, and the
incapacity of sound money men to
retain any controlling authority
among the Democrats.
'Clearly, there will be desperate
fight few months hence, to be re-
newed at the Presidential contest in
1900. over the same issues which
were supposed to be settled by the
election of Mr.. Mckinley"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
SENATORIAL PRIMHRY PLAN.
Serious Objections to Mr.. Red
dy'S Measure.

Richmond, Va, january 19-IS, G
cial AS The News has stated, the
point will be raised against the Red
dy Bill, providing for Senatorial pri-
maries, that under its provisions, the
colored people may participate in the
determining who shall be the Demo
cratic nominee for that high place.
Of course, the bill could not make
any race Determinations 1t will,
however, be shown that if this mea-
sure should be adopted, the negro
might in a close contest, go into the
primaries aud turn the tide in favor
of whom they choose. The little To-
cal contest for county Judge of
Gloucester, proved very conclusively
how permitting the colored voters to
take part in these Democratic con-
may embarrass the party. OF course,
Mr. Reddy,the patron of the primary
bill, does hot for n moment contem-
plate permitting the negroes to take
part in selecting theDemocratic nomi-
nee for United States Senator. The
only way, probably, that law be
drawn SO as to make any discrimina-
ton of race, in its language, is to
leave the determination of the eligibi-
lity of Il voter to the different party
organizations IN the State, or, possib-
ly better still, let each party furnish
a list of their voters for each voting
pr 'cinct Upon this list the judges
wo ! hr required to rely in deter
mining respective party contest. 1t
S 'ems quite certian that some such
provision as those indicated will
have to be incorporated in any
scheme which is expected to meet
with the approval of the Democrats
in or out of the Assembly.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
HE PLAYED TIE DEVIL.
Panic Caused IN an Indiana
Church by Pastors Son.

Burbon, Ind, Jan 17.-Rw. MIR.
Aiken, pastor of the flock OF Bethel
church, Sunday night teok for his
theme, His Satanic Majesty" He
is an eloquent man and painted
tho arch 6ond in vivid colOrs. At
the climax Of the description
being dressed to represent the devil,
with large head aud switching tail,
amqled up the aisle, blowing smoke
from it nostrils and believing: ~
am the devil and want oil Of you"
The audience became panic stricken.
Men, women and children were hurl.
ed to the floor and trampled upon
in The mad rush for the door. In
this confusion the stove was upturn-
ed and the buildin caught fire. Be-
fore the Mortified members gained
their senses the fire had made such
headway that all attempts to save
The church were in vain.
This morning George Aiken, son
OF the pastor, confessed that he, with
the help Of other boys, rigged up
devil suit and, knowing the subject
of his fathers sermon conceded him.
self behind chair and and awaited
the arrival of the congregation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
Dr.. John Hall Not to ReSiqn.

New York, Jan. 24.-Dr' John
Hall yesterday announced from the
pulpit of the Fifth Avenue Presbyte-
rian church that he had reconsidered
his determination to resign the pas
torate, and would continue in the
service of the church He said:
"In view Of the unanimous action
of the congregation ! have decided
to continue. God willing, the work
of the pastorate, while strength is
given from above, and 1 am prepared
to welcome any form of assistance
regarded as desirable by the congre,
CATION and it's officers
The official announcement of the
action by DIR. Hall will be made to
the congregation a week from We'd
nesday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
The Surprise of An.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones e. Son. Cowden ILL.,, ia speaking
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew 80 serious
that physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed
to develop into Hasty Consumption.
Having DIR. Kings New Discovery in
store. and selling lots of it, he took a
bottle home, and to the surprise Of all
she began to get bet er from the first
dose, and half dozen bottles cured her
sound and we'll. DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds is guaranteed to do this good
work. Try it. Trial bottle free at Jno.
Z. Jackson s Drug Srore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
Luefgerf' S Story.

Chicago, Jan. When Luet.
gert took the stand today
he was apparently more com.
posed, and answered the questions
proupounded by his counsel in q
firm voice. The most important
feature of his recitation was his ex-
planation of the presence of the pot.
ash in the factory.
He said it had been in the place
of business for nearly two months
before the day of his wife's disap-
pearance; that it had not been con.
cealed, and that he was to make
soft soap of it. The prisoner also
told of his sleeping in the factory,
which he explained was necessary
because there were many things to
attend 10 at night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28

would call the committee on Thurs
day and that the date of hear
ing would be fixed then, so that
the charges against Demas could
he considered.
Demas rolled hilaaXes, glanced
at Cohen and exclaimed "What
charges, SenatorY"
"There are number of serious
charges" said Mr.. Frye, "and |
am informed there are more to
come. There is a deputation of
gentlemen from New Orleans who
wish to be heard and / shall give
them opportunity"
Demas endeavOred to appear
ingenious. "What shall / do T"
he inquired. "HOw long shall |
have to wait 7"
Senator Frye suggested that
he return to New Orleans, and
said that he would notify him
when it was time for him to ap-
pear before the committee. Dcmas
looked at Cohen. Cohen looked at
Demas. Then the two arose and
departed crestfallen.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
Don't bolt your food, it irritates

Don't bolt your food, it irritates
your stomach. Choose digestible
food and chew it. Indigestion is
a dangerous sickness. Proper care
prevents it. Shaker Digestave Cor
dial cures it: That is the long and
short of Indigestion. Now, the
question is; Have you got inbiges.
ton? Yes, if you have pain or dis
comfort after eating. headache,
dizziness, nausea, offensive breath,
heartburn, langour, weakness, fe-
yer, jaundice, fatulence, loss of ap-
petite, irrltability, constipation, etc.
Yes, you have indigestion. To
cure it, take Shaker Digestive Cor.
dial. The medicinal herbs and
plants Of which Shaker Digestive
Cordial is composed, help to digest
the food in your stomach; help to
strengthen your stomach. Wheu
your stomach is strong, care will
keep it SO. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial is for sale by druggist, price
10 cents to SI.00 per bottle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-01-28
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfact-
ion, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. Fos sale by A. F..
Hargrave