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The Canton times., 1900-12-07

Inc OlO Rel1aDJ6 FIRM OF
The G.. l.. L.GROSS CO..
The recognized Leaders of Low Prices styles will give
you ticket which entities to chance in all Is presents
they going to give with every cash purchase OF $780,
Remember that carry the largest stock of all kinds OF
Dry Goods, Shoes Clothing and Groceries in the city of Canton
and that defy competition to prices
Prizes THE PRIZES CONSISTS OF
Il Standard Sewing Machine reails at $1,000
2 Double Barrel Breach Loading Shot Gun retaiIs at $500
IS ploUO
A Mems all Wool Suit any you select retals at $lO
5 Ladies' fine Silk Skirt retais at So
6 g" Waist retaiIs at SIS.
7 | Silk Plush cape retals at S.
8 IL dozen Eclipse Shirts retals at 80
9 Barrel Best High Grade Patent Flour retas at $475.
10 Boys all Wool Suit any age to IA retaIs at $780,
II Pair Boys Shoes retaiIs at So.
II Ladies Dress Pattern all wool retails at S3
13 Pair Drew SeIbys Custom Made Shoes retais at $780,
IA IL Dozen Pair Ladies Fine Stockings retails at $l5O
Is Ladies gun metal pocket book and chain retas at $25
The above prizes are all in our
show window on exhibition. These are
REAL FACTS. We are going to give
one of the above articles away to every
holder of the lucky ticket, the prizes
will be given in order as above, every
holder of the ticket has Is chances in
the prizes. This is the best and fairest
1eal ever gotten up, as you buy only So
worth of goods that cost you SD else
Where, and you get chance in Is diff
erent prizes valued at over Sl0O Our
reputation being SO well known In our
county, it's useless for us to tell you that
what we advertise is what we do.
THE C.I. GROSS co.
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Civilized Warefare."
From the Richmond (va.) Dispatch

From the Richmond (Va.) Dispatch.
In answer to the criticisms OF some of our
Yankee friends anent the conduct of the war
in South Africa upon the part of the British,
Mr. C. I. Smith addresses letter to the New
York Sun, in which he takes issue with those
critics. After showing what various European
Powers nave done in the way of modern war
fare, he cites an instrnce nearer home. In so
doing he quotes the following copy of an Off
cial report which we hope will be widely read
up North:
WOODSTOCK, W. Va, October Z, 1884,
Lieutenant General U. S. Grant:
have the honor to report my command at
this point tonight. l commenced moving
back from Port Republic, Mount Crawford,
Bridgewater, and Harrisonburg yesterday
morning.
The grain and forage in advance of these
points had been previously destroyed. In
moving back to this point the whole country,
from the Blue Ridge 10 the North Mountain
has been rendered uutenable for rebel army
have destroyed over two thousand barns
filed with wheat and hay and farming inple-
ments, over seventy mills filled with flour and
wheat, have driven in front of this army four
herds of stock, and have killed and issued to
the troops not less than three thousand sheep.
This destruction entrances the Luray Val
ley and Little Fort Valley, as well as the
Main Valley.
A large number of horses have been OBJ
tanned.
Lieutenant John R. Meigs, my engineer
officer, was murdered beyond Harrisonburg,
near Dayson. For this atrocious act all the
houses within an area of five miles were
burned. p. II. SHERIDAN,
Major General.
II we rightly recall the facts, Lieutenant
Meigs was not murdered" but was killed in
an encounter with Confederate soldiers. But,
alas, Mr. Smith has not put before the public
a 1.-THE of the atrocities Of which General
Sheridan was guilty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
The III Fated Birds of Horton

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
On the night of August II, after North
eastern Kansas had been sweltering with
out rain for over thirty days, the creeks
were drying up and the farmers were be-
ginning to grumble about drought, big
black cloud doomed up over the northern
horizon. Horton was treated to display
of electrical fireworks, and then the wind
began TO blow. A lull followed, and Hor-
ton went to sleep. At about l o'clock
people living along the creek south Of the
town found water suddenly raising on the
bedroom floors, and in one instance man
carried his wife through the water waist
deep to high ground. The dam which
held the town water supply gave way;
bridges and culverts were swept out. And
all this in about forty minutes. Monday
morning ex-Mayor Leverton discovered a
dead bird in his path, and closer scru-
tiny showed more A neighbor was called
as witness, and pailful was picked up.
More neighbours arrived and took a hand
in the unique harvest. Coal scuttles, wash
boilers, pals and baskets were brought and
filed. Sparrows, wrens, blackbirds, robins
and every feathered tenant of the grove
was represented. One woman picked up
l6l birds without moving in her steps.
When the count was made it disclosed
1900 birds.
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The Spirit of Christmas Giving.
From the Ladies' Home Journal.


Our hearts are usually very much larger
at Christmas than our purses. The desire
is to remember everybody that we know.
But our means do not generally allow us to
do it. So we often pass entirely by at
Christmas people to whom simple Merry
Christmas, and nothing more, would mean
a word of cheer and lightheartedness.
Because we cannot give what we would
like to we think that we should not give at
all. The truth is, whether we choose to
acknowledge it in so many words or not,
that we have grown so commercially and SO
artifcially minded in this country that thou
sands of us are prone to measure our Christ
mas presents by the yardstick of intrinsic
value, or by what the recipients will think
of them. We seem to have entirely lost
sight of the fact that we can always give
something. And if we gave that some
thing we would really come closer to the
real spirit of Christmas giving. A few
cheerful words filed with that expression
of strong good will, that is like sweet per-
fume, have meaning that only few
realize There is nothing so pleasant in
this world as the feeling that one is re-
membered, and this few written words
will often convey more strongly than gift.
Yet we invariably put the gift first. Our
remembrance must take some form, We
think, other than mere verbal or written
expression. And that is the artificial within
us : not the natural We seem to refuse
to believe that it is the simplest things We
do that have the greatest influence. 1t is
the simplest Christmas that remains.
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Haight Items.

Protracted service have been in progress at
Oakland Mills during the past week. Rev.
II. G. Felrey has the meeting in charge.
The oyster supper held in the hall at the
Mills recently, was decided success, netting
$4,000.
We are informed that there are to be four
blocks of houses built at Oakland in the near
future.
The butchering season is nearly over in
this vicinity. There have been no very large
porkers slaughtered about here. Pork is SELL
ing readily at 81 and &c per pound.
Considerable ice formed during the recent
cold snap, making skating fairly good for the
youngster.
1t is with many regrets that we were adj
vised of the retirement of Mr. Samuel j. Bell
is assistant manager of Oakland Mills In
the retirement of Mr.. Bell the company has
lost valued and efficient employe, aud some
time will elapse before another can be selected
TO take his place. Mr.. Bell has been connected
with the business every since the mill began
operation and has by his strict integrity won
many friends, not only at the mills, but in the
entire community.
Mrs. John Fife of near North Branch has
been confined to her room for sometime pas
with rheumatism, but at this wiring she has
greatly improved. and may in few days be
about again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
Public Sales,

Since Free Rural Delivery has been esiab-
lished farmers, stock buyers and other inter-
ested persons do not congregaie at the village
store or other places of resort and talk over
neighborhood news as they formerly did, but
depend more than ever upon the papers for
information. Especially So is thus the fact in
the early spring, when public sales are in
vogue. In these busy times of rush and hustle
persons rest a, home, and scan every item in
the weekly or daily paper. Those who desire
to replenish their stock, implements house
hold goods have a much better idea of what
Mr.. A, B. or C. will sell if those things are
advertised in widely circulated paper like
the ADVOCATE, than by the posting of several
hundred bills at the stores, mills and smith.
shops of the vicinity. iii pays the merchant,
patent medicine dealer, machine dealers and
others to advertise extensively, why not the
farmer? A short announcement of the day
and hour gives no idea of what is to be sold.
Reader, if you expect to make sale the coming
season do not do it in meagre manner, but
advertise all you have. thereby inviting the
public TO attend your sale. The cost is the
great drawback to some, but then, instead Of
a few knowing of the sale by the posting of Il
few bills, the reading public and the buyers
see it. The persons who have time 10 gossip
are not the ones who do the buying
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''My mother gets up, builds the fire,
gets my breakfast, and sends me off said
bright youth.
"What then?' asked the porter.
''Then she gets my father up and gets
his breakfast ani sends him off, and then
she gets the other children their breakfast
and sends them to school, and then she
and the baby have their breakfast
"How old is the baby
"Oh, she is most two, but she can walk
and talk as well as any of us.
care you well paid?''
81 get so week, father gets SO a
day.
elbow much does your mother get?''
With bewildered look the boy said,
"Mother Why she don t work for any
body
81 thought you said she worked for all
of you p
"Oh, yes, for all Of us she does; but
there a mt no money in it,
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West Falls Items.

Farmers in this vicinity are losing their
young cattle from some unknown cause.
George Rigler lost 5, George Wright and
Abram Carver 2.
The Sunday school at this place is rehears-
ing for their Christmas entertainment.
Edward banner, of Unionville, recently
killed hog which weighed $50 pounds.
Mr.. Thomas Franklin, farmer near Tay
louisville, is suffering from typhoid fever. Mrs.
Kate Brashears is Ill with cancer.
Mrs. Lizzie, wife Of Mr.. Edward Marsel. a
well-known resident of this place, died on the
9th instant from paralysis, after an illness of
two days. Funeral services were held at
Locust Grove on the 7th. Rev. William
Franklin officiating. Mrs. Marsel was mem
Der of the German Baptist Church. She was
well-known in this community. She was
about 60 years of age.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
Marvels of Nature Revealed.

Pacific Railroad engineers have returned from
an exploring expedition in the field region of
the Rockies, and they report the discovery Of
magnificent falls, one dropping from a height
Of 1900 feet; also several glaciers, one of
which rivals the great glacier of the Selkirks
in area and surpasses it in the magni6cence
of its surrounding mountain lakes, OF unusual
beauty, and Of lofty peaks, which will offer
great temptation TO mountain climbers. These
hitherto hidden marvels of nature can be made
accessible by the construction of trails, which
will be built.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22

For pure vandalism, without shadow Of
direct or collateral excuse, the reported loot
ing by French aud German troops Of the Fe-
kin observatory stands unique and unap-
preached in the allies record Of rapine at the
Chinese capital. The antique circles. globes,
dials and other instruments at Pekin are in
their appropriate place as symbols of an ear
lier civilization that was studying the stars
when the ancestors of Gaul and Teuton alike
we're rubbing stone against stone to make ar
row heads. In the capitals of Europe these
creations OF vanished race Of scientists would
be out of place even as curiosities. 1t is
strange. indeed, that the Unsuitable covetous-
ness Of European earth wanderers should find
qualification in such an act ofintentional grand
larceny
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
Chinese Found America.

Documents just arrived at Paris, France,
from China, which were found in the I'm
perial Museums at Pekin, seem to show
eonclusively that the Chinese claim to have
discovered America l400 years ago is quite
serious. A history Of the voyage made at
that time by four Chinese missionaries
leaves no doubt that American countries,
probably Mexico and Peru, were visited
Documents so far translated reveal that
there was no general Chinese immigration
to America, though the civilization Of Peru
and Mexico was probably modified by
Chinese missionaries.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
Why You "See Stars.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
If you are one of those who frequent the
police courts, you have no doubt often
heard the victims of assaults declare that
their assailants hit them SO hard that it
made them 'ssee stars" And, indeed,
the sensation which you experience from a
violent blow on the head resembles very
much the sight of stars.
The fact is, there is a phosphorescent
power in the eye which shows itself when
the head is struck violently, and is often
perceived even in the act of sneezing. The
jar to the system caused by the blow pro-
duces pressure Of the blood vessels upon
the retina, causing either total darkness or
a faint blue light which floats before the
eye and in which the imagination discovers
thousands of fantastic figures, the majority
Of which resemble stars.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Death of Aged Citizens.


On the 10th instant, Mr.. John Young, a
retired farmer, died at the residence Of his
son, Mr.. Harry Young, near this city, aged So
years. He was highly esteemed, and leaves a
large circle of relatives and friends. His
wife, who was a sister of Mr.. Rufus Woods, a
merchant of Baltimore, and of the late ex-
Sheriff Peter Woods, of this county, died about
year ago. His children are Mrs. John T..
Cassell, Messrs. Harry, David aud Ira Young,
and an unmarried daughter, who lived with
him. His funeral took place at Meadow
Branch on Tuesday morning aud was largely
attended.
Mrs. Maria Kleefsch died Sunday evening
at her home in New Windsor, at an advanced
age She has been resident of that town for
the last fifty years. and leaves two daughters,
Miss johanna and Mrs. Helena cameron, of
Virginia. and was IA sister of the iue Mrs.
Lewis Dielman. Her husband, john IL.
Kleefsch, was Colonel of the 6Sth n. Y. VOL,
and was killed at the second battle of Bull
RIM. Her funeral look place ON Wednesday.
At Hampstead, about 0 clock last Monday
morning, Mrs Catharine Malehorn was found
dead in her bed by her daughter in-law Mrs.
Jesse F. Maehorn Mrs. Malehorn was in
her SD year, and was well-known in that
community Her maiden name was Fowble
Her only child, Jesse F., died several Years
ago. About twelve years ago Mrs. Malehorn
met with an accident by falling in Druid Hill
Park, Baltimore, by which her hip was dislo-
Gated and she was permanently disabled. She
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The Union Bridge Pilot, of The 14ih instant,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
)UBLIC SALE
Of
VALUABLE FARM.


The undersigned will sell at public sale, on
the premises, one mile East of Tyrone, in
Uniontown District, Carroll county, Nd, on
SATURDAY. DECEMBER %, 1900,
at p. m. A farm containing
99k ACRES OF LAND. More or Less,
4 acres of which is in good timber, improved
by two story dwelling, large
bank barn, wagon shed, hog z s IS
pen, straw shed, dairy and i5s4M
other necessary farm buildings; ess5zIl zzss97EA
good orchard, spring of water convenient to
buildings, running water convenient to all
parts of the farm.
Said farm is convenient TO churches and
school, on the the Public Road leading from
Tyrone to the Stone Road and is the home
stead of the late Edward Strevege.
Terms of Sale.-One-i cash. one-third
in 6 months and the balance in u months
from day of sale; the credit payments to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
The purchaser will be required to make II
cash deposit of $780, with the undersigned on
the day of sale. on the premises.
JOHN T. STREVEGE,
Attorney for the widow and heirs ut law of
Edward Strevege, deceased.
P A. Gorsuch, Michael +. Walsh.
dec Its auci. Atty.
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gnetrp.
THE SONG OF THE ANGELS.
From the New Lippincott.

From the New Lippincott
Once, only once, in the revolving years.
Celestial song has gladdened mortal ears;
Once. only once. has heaven come down to earth
With angel tidings of Saviour's birth.
Not to the'mighty. to the wise or great,
Did God unroll the starry scroll of fate
But simple shepherds. keeping watch by night,
Beheld the glory break on mortal sight;
And humble ears attuned to lofty word.
The gracious Fear NOT rapturously heard
Angelic prelude to the carol high
That swept with harmony the earth and sky.
Once. only once. that song to mortals came
Diyinest spark of music's heavenly fame;
But evermore the deepening echoes roll
In tender cadence through each humble soul;
And simple folk. while keeping watch by night.
At duty's lowly shrine, with glorious light
Are flooded as of old from Bethehem's sky,
And know that Christ. the Lord, is drawing nigh.
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winfield Items.

Recently negro tramp went to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Earl Hatfield and asked Mrs.
Hatfield for something to eat. She went into
the house to get food, when dog belonging
to the family ran around the house and the
tramp shot at the dog but did not hit him.
Mr.. Sylvester Lewis has moved 10 his farm
near Day.
The students of Winfield Academy are pre-
pairing to hold their fifth annual Christmas
rehearsal, December 22d.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Carolyn Wells, in Judge.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through
the house
Everybody was sleeping us still as a mouse.
10 stockings were hung and no presents prepared,
No Christmas-tree ordered, but nobody cared
Or at least no seemed to be troubling himself.
No turkeys killed, mince pies on the shelf
No bright-berried holly was wreathed on the wall,
No mistletoe-bough had been hung in the hall.
Twas surely the night before Christmas. and yet
Everyone in the house seemed this fact to forget
But this happened in Norway so nothing was
wrong.
For their night before Christmas is just six months
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22
d HAYDEN & CO.,
OYSTER DEALERS,
734 w. German ST., Baltimore.
pE-Orders by mail promptly filled.
sept 8 6m.
GTOCKHOLDERS MEETING of
- the Carroll County Electric Light
and Power Company.

Westminster, Nd, Dec. llth, 1900.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders
of the Carroll County Electric Light and
Power Company that The annual meeting
thereof will be held at the office Of the Com
pany, in the hotel Westminster" on We'd
nesday, January I'd, 1901, being the first
Wednesday of said month, between the hours
of 10 a. m. and II m. for the purpose of elect
ing seven (7) directors to manage the affairs
of said Company during the coming year,
commencing January ID. 1901, to receive the
report of the Secretary Treasurer and 10 pass
upon such other business us may be presented.
decl5-te A. II. HUBER, Sec.
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Big Counties.

There are % counties in Montana, three of
which, Chotau and Dawson on the Canadian
border, and Custer county on the North Da.
kota border, make up one-half Of the area of
the State. Chotau casts 1890 votes Dawson
500 and Custer 400. Ofmore than $4,000
electors in Montana, less than $500 are to be
fund in the counties covering one-haIf of the
State
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22

The Gokteik viaduct, in the Shan Hills of
British Burmah, the highest railroad bridge in
the world, has been completed by the Penn
sylvania Steel Company and formerly handed
over TO the Burmah Railway Company.
Green Goods men are actively engaged in
preparing for an early campaign. Several
have been arrested, but there are still few
left who want to get rich quick and are willing
to invest their hard earnings in such schemes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-22

The Stockholders of the Ice and Cold Stor.
age Company of Westminster are hereby noti-
fed that an election for Eleven Directors to
manage the affairs of the Company for the
ensuing year will be held at the First National
Bank Building. in Westminster, Nd, on
Tuesday, January 9Th, 1901, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and II Of clock, m.
JOS. W. SMITH,
dec-l5'fe Secretary.
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Original gaetrg.
CHRISTMAS.
Written for the Democratic Advocate.
BY F. E. B.


Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY F. E.B
1t is Christmas, and the children
Have been having lots OF fun,
Firing giant crackers
With noise like gun.
Then they each have a horn apiece.
And Ted and Tom have drums,
The baby has rattle
And great big top that huns.
Then, too, they've each n set of reins,
With bells across their breasts
1 really think of all their things
They like these the best.
For they take turns at being horses.
While the driver shouts and yells,
When they jump, dance and caper
Just to ring those bells.
And Lucy has u baby dell
That can say Mamma. and cry.
Oh we're having plenty fun and noise
Since Santa Claus came by.
And Ma, she has a headache,
From the racket, suppose.
But then we have 10 stand it.
For every one knows
That Christmas is made for children
And that bells. horns and drums
Are all that we can look for
When Santa Claus comes.
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objection OF DIRECTORS.

Notice is hereby given to the STOCKHOLDERS
Of the Westminster Hardware Company that
an election for Five Directors to manage the
affairs Of the Company for the ensuing year
will be held at the Office of the Company, in
Westminster, Nd, on Monday, January q,
1901, between the hours of 10 and IL O'Clock !,
a. m. II. s. ROBERTS,
dec15-te President.