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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12

70. feet high. On top Of these columns
(120 feet above the foundation are marble
plates 5 to 20 feet long and 2 feet square.
There were SO Of these columns in these
two courts alone In the outside wall, 20
feet above the surface, are stones Ga feet
long and fourteen feet square. These
stones dumfounded me. | will report no
more ruins until l see something to beat
this.
For nearly two months travelled in eoun
tries where nations are buried and their
cities lie in ruins and no one to possess
them This made "a deep impression upon
me, but that which impresses tourist more
than all these wonderful works of a de-
stroyed people is the wonderful work the
missionary is doing in this dark country.
Wherever the Light of the Gospel reaches
family there is sunshine, happiness and
cleanliness. A tourist can point out every
child as he travels through Palestine and
Syria that is born of christian mother
This is my last letter, dear readers. l
will visit Smyrna, Ephesus, Constantinople,
Athens, Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Rome
and other cities in Europe, and will sail for
America from Paris. / rejoice that l am
an American citizen Truly,
GEORGE w. YEIsER
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Letter from Mr.. George w. Yeiser.
Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated


BEYRoUT, SYRIA, April IA, 1900.
DEAR READERS Thirty -one days ago
our party landed at Jafa, Palestine, fifty
miles from Jerusalem Only thirty days
are required to see Palestine and Syria.
Jaffa has always held an important place
in the history of the ''Holy Land, " be-
cause it is the only seaport Jerusalem has.
Here King Hiram delivered the cedar that
was carried overland to build Solomon S
Temple. The first house that our party
was shown here was that of Simon, the
tanner, where Saint Peter bearded at
one time. Next we were taken through
the orange and lemon groves around the
town. The trees here grow nearly as large
as apple trees in Carroll, and the largest
and finest quality Of oranges and lemons
grow here in the world. At this season
the trees are covered with this delicious
golden fruit.
From Jaffa we go by train to Jerusalem,
drawn by an American engine. We enter
the city through the Jaffa gate. When
we remember that Christ passed through
this gate, the conquests that took place
here, the prophesies that were foretold and
fulfilled against the city, a tourist feels that
he surely stands on ''Holy Ground. -
Jerusalem has wall around it about 35
feet high, but about half the present city
is outside the wall.
Nothing impresses traveller in Egypt
| and Palestine more than the real proof be-
fore him, in every step he takes, that GUS
toms here meyer change, in prosperity er
adversely, in high form of government or
in government like the present. Society,
costume, and manufacture and agriculture
are the same today as they we're 4, 600
years ago Let us see if our observations
| will establish this fact?
Twenty-Five miles south of Jerusalem is
| Hebron, as old as Damascus, and once the
home of Abraham, Jacob and also King
David This is the vicinity of Eschol,
where the spies secured the large cluster of
grapes and returned to Moses $500 years
ago The finest vineyards ! saw in all
Palestine are in this vicinity and the largest
and finest grapes in the world are grown
here today.
At Bethlehem, six miles south Of Jeru-
salem, we were shown the traditional spot
where Christ was born. Here our party
read the story of His birth and sang "Joy
to the World =
Across from Bethlehem is the hill where
shepherds were abiding, keeping watch over
their flock by night, 1000 years ago. All
over the hill shepherds are still keeping
watch over their focks, and several sheep
folds are near the place.
From Bethany, where that beautiful,
humble home Of Mary and Martha was,
and where the Master was such welcome
guest, the road is cut through rocks over
the Mount of Olives From here is the
best view of the city, and from here Christ
wept over the city. All along the road are
lepers almost falling to pieces crying in loud
voices for 'backsheesh' just as they did
when Christ passed by on his triumphal
march into the city.
From Bethany to Jericho, distance Of
twenty miles, the road leads through to the
hills and mountains of Judea. In all this
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FACTS !!
/

We carry a larger stock of LUMBER and
BUILDING MATERIAL than
any other dealer in Carroll or How
ard counties.
Hence, we can supply your wants at once,
from better assortment and at
lower prices than you can find else
where.
We buy our material in solid car lots, direct
from the mills and manufacturers;
we save the middle mans proft-
which is a saving to YOU
Our LUMBER is all under cover-you have
fresh clean stock to select from.
We furnish EVERYTHING that enters into
the construction of a building, which
is not only a great saving in freight,
where the material has to be shipped,
but concentrates matters and saves
you time and trouble.
We have been in the Lumber business eleven
years-and have worked hard at it
our experience is yours.
We buy EVERYTHING raised on the farm
watch the Sykesville market in this
paper.
FAR exchange Is not robbery.
Sykesyille has better general stores than
found elsewhere in the counties
also plummer and machinist-furnl-
ture dealer, harness maker and agri-
cultural implement dealers-black-
smith, wheelwright and a coach
painter-dentist, druggist and doctors
milliner and dress makers-barbera and
baker-an architect and mechanics
of ever description, carpenters, paint
ers, masons and plasterers.
A pike (without toll gates) to Eldersburg
miles, assured.
A National Bank to be in operation before
fall.
Competition is sharp-the prices are right.
WHERE ELSE will you find such combi-
nation from which 10 supply your
wants.
TRULY, this is the place to buy your goods.
If you have never been here, come and look
us over.
They say 1899 was an off year-however our
sales were larger than ever before
we mean to make this OUR BAN
NER YEAR and we have made our
prices especially low to attract you
We are the lime burners agents for both stone
and shell lime. See us before buying.
Send for our ca page illustrated catalogue-it
tells all about US and our goods.
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cH1LDREN's SHOES.

The best Shoes made for
children are here found-best
for wear and ft-come try our
81 and 81. % ones, worth fully
a third more. For girls or
boys.
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A fight took place at Republican con-
vention at Dadeville, Tallapoosa county,
Alabama, on Saturday last. between Dep
uty Revenue Collector King and his broth
er, Nicely King, of the Bingham faction,
and Postmaster james Howle, of the Vaug
kam faction. Neely King was shot and
probably fatally wounded. Eighteen or
more shots were exchanged, and great ex
citement created. Howle was arrested,
but later released on $3.50 bonds, under
habeas corpus proceeding. Separate con-
ventions were held and two delegations to
the National Convention selected.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has secured control Of the Long Island
Railroad Company by purchasing Sc, 0O0,
900 worth Of its $12, 900, 900 of capital
stock, thus gaining fine terminal facilities
on New York harbor and a virtual monop-
oily Of steam road traffic on Long Island.
The New York Central viii be invited to
take half the Pennsylvania interest in the
company.
james A. Robinson, the veteran circus
manager and owner, is dead.
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WESTMINSTER MD, SATURDAY, MAY 12 1900
@tiainal 2oetrg.
For the Democratic Advocate.
MY EVENING FIRE.

BY O. c. sHIPLEy.
AFTER WHITTIER
Before my evening fire sit,
And as the embers glow and burn,
Old dreams and fancies color 1t.
And scenes of other years return.
Within the fame odd shapes appear,
And thin, white hands, seem beckoning me;
Hands gone to dust this many year
o haunting ghosts of memory
In all their old time sweetness clad,
Loved faces show amid the glare;
Now moonlit streets of fair Bagdad,
And Haroun al Raschid walking there.
Castles view SO grandly tall
With battlements and gilded vane;
All now they crumble. totter, fall
Like those builded In Espagne.
And now 1 see stately ship
Like those sent to sea in days
Gone by. sails set for happy trip.
Alasl they all are hid by haze
All gallantly from port they sailed,
Yet neer returned from errand sent;
where'er they drift. know they've failed
To reach the haven of content.
All much has perished with those ships,
Yet honor, worth and truth remain;
And tho sometimes life's In eclipse
The sunshine bright follows the rain.
In the ashes dim ocean
Now shapes itself unto mine eye;
Where the wrecks of past emotion.
A1kseared and broken, buried lie.
The wrecks of passion and OF hopes
All, all are hidden in that sea;
Ghosts of desire amid them grope,
whiten'd sepulchres tho they be.
Things that are changed and gone Will come
Back in these dreams as erst they were;
o, am thankful there are some
Moments like this to drown Despair.
The tide of years upon whose Hood
Ny soul has held its beaten track
Has oft been colored all by mud,
Its bitter waters with bracken black.
Heap high my hearth ] All. 1t is well
That should thus with self commune;
While round the caves with witch-like spell
A ghostly song the night winds Groom.
Pile high the hearth What tho It's mine
To nourish still some vain desire;
Let me the dreams of youth resign.
And draw me closer TO the fire.
The sun of life, that once shone bright.
Is sinking low adown the west
Soon over all will fall the night
'Tis well; what need now but rest?
feel Il presence by my chair;
trace dear face in the light;
stretch my hands to clasp-the air;
Poor hands, empty and cold tonight
Bound on their last. long voyage home,
Dear ones have left US lonely here.
To battle mid the breakers foam
OF troubles sea, oft dark and drear.
Low burns my fire-a holocaust
OF hopes and feelings come to grief;
And yet the best remains, not lost,
Tho life has reached its yellow leaf"
'Tis time indeed this heart should be
Unmoyed at any slight or frown;
1t now only remains for me
To "tread reviving passion down."
Away ye dreams of by-gone youth.
No more shall life's bark idly drift;
But piloted by Honor, Truth.
The mirage isles all, all shall lift.
I'll journey on life's downward road.
No more in Folly's paths to sport;
And Faith and Hope shall light the load,
Until at last reach the Port.
In the dim distance stretching far
see the shore-line thFo' the mist;
Hopes glory -beaming. promise star
Shines thro' the gloom, like amethyst.
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WADE H. D. WAKEFIELD & CO..
apr14 SYKESvILLE, MD.
DRIVATE SALE.

The undersigned, agent, has for sale the
following described properties
Dwelling house, No. 4S, on Liberty 6FsS
street, Westminster; frame, part brick 80 80
and part weatherboarded; rooms and wide
hall on 1st floor; 8 rooms and bath room on
I'd floor; cellars Under whole building; gas and
water; well arranged in every respect.
Lot No. Al, Liberty street; good newly
built stable in rear on alley.
Three lots on Fair Ground containing from
2 to p acres each; now in grass; will be sold
separately or jointly as desired.
Also farm of So acres, short distance from
the city of Westminster; improvements are
large brick house, stable and other outbuild-
ings. This land is of good quality and in
good condition; well watered, &c. Will sell
il in whole or any part of it desired. There
are several fine building sites upon it.
Terms to suit.
Il. LYNCH, Agent,
sept so If Westminster, Nd.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19
RoosEvELT's MARROW ESCAPE

Theodore Roosevelt has declined to
offer himself up as a vice presidential
sacrifice. In other words, Teddy knows
how to side-step calamity when it is
headed his way.
For several hours yesterday the
country was treated to one Of the ex-
citing spectacles Of political strategy
a man being chased by a nomination
he didn't want Once or twice the bull
letins indicated great danger Tor New
York's governor. He showed signs of
weakening in the stretch and the dead
~ pursUer was coming srong. In the
last furlong. however. the Rough Rider
ralliediand pulled under the wire win
ner by a neck
Few more curious episodes than this
are recorded in the political history
of the nation. Roosevelt's enemies were
the most ardent advocates of his nom
Ination. His most enthusiastic admir-
ers didn't show half the zeal in his
behalf. As Governor Roosevelt had Of
Tended the great corporation interests
OF New York City by securing the tax
alton of their franchises. The corpora
tions advised Plat to get Roosevelt out
of the way or they would cut off the
campaign funds.
That was quite enough for Plat. He
Immediately began booming Roosevelt
for the most convenient sarcophagus in
view-tbe vice presidents chair. In
Philadelphia yesterday the pressure
was made so strong that Roosevelt
himself nearly gave in. He was told
that he would ruin his political future
If he refused to accept; that no man
could afford to decline such an honor
and more twaddle to the same effect
Finally he faced the situation sQuarely
and declared his duty lay in New York
IT was a narrow escape and Theo-
dore is to be congratulated. He has
paved the way for his presidential
boom in 1894 and he VIII have the pleas
ure Of holding an inquest on Mr.. Platts
little scheme to remove him from New
York politics.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19
WAR THE ORIENT.

Strained relations have reached the
breaking point in the Orient. War is
certain. The killing has begun. It is
no longer a clash between marines and
rebels, but a fierce conflict between To-
cal government troops and the fighting
men and ships of other powers.
There has been assassination of for
eign consuIs. Legations have been sub
jected to every imaginable indignity.
Russia and Japan have soldiers on the
ground. Germany, France, Great Brit
ain and the United States have war
ships in the harbors, marines marching
to the rescue of missionaries, and
troops on the way to China. Chinese
forts have been firing on the warships
OF the various nations and great dam
age to coast towns has been done by
way Of retaliation.
But the bIoodiest conflict VIII not be
with China It may be over China. 1t
is apt to result from 4 division Of the
empire. Russia has already demanded
heavy indemnity. Other powers Will
not be slow to present their claims and
enforce prompt payment
The trouble with the Chinese is their
lack of cohesion. their want of organi-
cation. The empire is cut up by cliques
secret political organizations. Rebel
lions are in progress in one part of the
empire or another all the time. There
is no one in authority whom the people
trust They are capable, if properly
aroused, organized, equipped and led
of making a hard fight, braced by IA
naticism and backed by one-fCUTth OF
the worlds population. AS it is, they
viii more than likely become cowed by
the display of force and strategy OF
the foreigners. Their experience with
Japan mas made them timid, although
1t taught them little Of the strength oil
other powers.
The war to come VIII make the wal
that is on resemble a skirmish between
picket lines If heavy blows are struck
over the Chinese question they will be
exchanged by the powers that are oT
hand for the preservation of peace
The real trouble will arise between the
able-bodied land grabbers that are an
nexing Chinese real estate.
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POINTING WITH PRIDE.

When the national Republican plat
form is adopted several points with
pride win doubtless be observed along
with the endorsement of the admins
tration, the single gold standard and
trust protection.
The convention should not forget to
point with pride to-
The Alger embalmed beef scandal.
The Nelly postal department scan
dal.
The Eagan army scandal and his re-
ward.
The Gage bank depository scandal
The Cuban concession scandal.
The Porto Rican tariff flop of the
president.
The AngIomania Of Secretary of State
Hay.
The record of Hanna's corruption in
1886 and since.
The open door" hasco of the admin
istration.
The rapid growth of trusts under the
Hanna regime
The establishment of a monetary
system by which the money power is
! enabled to fleece the masses Of the
! people.
The abrogation of the civil service
law by President Mckinley and his
surrender to the spOTlsmen.
The Republican party cannot afford
to ignore these leading acts and fea-
lures of the present administration. II
/ has not the courage or the right to re
pudiate them Therefore it should
| point with pride" 10 each and all
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
2 special election viii be held in salt Lake
City, on Monday. July 16. A d. 1900, for
Ine purpose OF determining by the elect
ofs OF said city qualified to vote thereon
the question of issuing bonds, n pur-
suance of the following resolution passed
ny the city council OF Salt Lake Citys
June II, 1890, tO-wit:
Whereas, There is an immediate ne
cessity for making certain improvements
~ the waterwOrks system of Salt Lake
Clty. Tor the purpose of Increasing the
supply of water Tor said city. and for the
better distribution thereof. and
" hereas. There are not at present SUI
icient funds in the city treasury to de-
fray the expense of making said proposed
improvements and It appearing neCes-
Sary that an issue of bonds be made to
raise funds therefor; now, therefore, in
pursuance of sections sos 500 and 80 Of
the revised statutes of 1S9S of Utah, it is
hereby ordered that a special election be
heid in this city on the 18th day Of July.
A D. 1900, for the purpose of submitting
TO such qualified electors as shall have
paid property tax in this city in the
year 1888. the question of mourning
| bonded indebtedness in the sum of $50 900,
Tor the purpose Of defraying the expenses
OF improving the water system and in
! ereaSlng the water supply of Salt Lake
City
said bonds to bear interest at the rate
OF not to exceed four per cent per annum.
payable Semi-annually. both principal and
| interest to be payable in lawful money OF
the United States, TO run twenty years,
with the option of paying the same at the
END OF ten years. and to be of such con-
venent denominations for sale as may
hereafter be determined by the city COun-
ell before the issuance thereof; said cleo
ton to be held in accordance with tho
general election laws of the state of Utah.
and the city recorder is hereby ordered to
give notice or said special election by
publication in some newspaper for four
successive weeks prior to the date of said
election"
Polling places in each election district
/ of Salt Lake City will hereafter be desig-
mated by the city council, and notice
thereof given.
RAYMOND c. NAYLOR,
| CITY Recorder
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19
7 TRIPLE

Our cars are nOsbetter-in themselves
than the cars of other lines. It is
what is INSIDE them that makes them
more comfort able.
For instance: The seats in our re
clining chair cars are provided with
linen head pieces-clean and cool. Our
dining cars have electric fans, and are
gorgeously decorated with flowers. In
every car is a thermometer, which the
porter constantly consults in order to
keep the temperature of his car as
nearly uniforra as possible.
BY themselves, these things are tri-
fies. but the sum total of them goes a
long way toward making a trip over
the Burlington d mighty enjoyable ex-
perience.
Burlington trains leave Denver and
10 p. m. for Omaha, Kansas City, St.
Louis and Chicago.
Tickets at all r. G. W ticket Offices
Through sleepers daily, Ogden and
Salt Lake City to Omaha and Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19

The Herald is in receipt of a letter
from Mr., J. NJ. MacfaSlane of the Utah
Sulphur company at SulDhUFdale, in
which he says: Not knowing who are
receiving funds for the India famine
sufferers, I enclose you 50 with the re-
quest that you kindly hand it to some
party receiving funds for that pur-
pose" The Herald has forwarded the
amount to Brown Brothers & Co., SO
Wall street, New York, who are the
treasurers of the American committee
Of one hundred on India famine relief.
Any other contributors who may wish
money forwarded may have it done
through The Herald or by renting
direct to the address of the treasurer
given.
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TIME CARD,
in effect
MAY 13, 1900.
|SIC55
ISalgs|
Arrive Salt Lake


From Ogden, Chicago, Omaha,
ST Louis, Kansas City and
Denver ..-..- ..-................. 0'SV d-li''
From Ogden, Portland, Spokane.
Butte, Helena and San Fran
'From Milford. Sanpete. Provo
and intermediate points. ..-..:.. S:50 am
From Ogden, Chicago, ST. Louis.
Kansas City, Omaha, Denver
and San Francisco ..........s-.. 300 p. m.
and Terminus ....... ..-. 400 pm.
mediate points is ...... ..H~ $50 p m
From Preston, Logan, Brigham,
termediate points ..,............. 7:5o pm,
and intermediate points -. 5:15 pm.
Leave Salt Lake
For Ogden, Omaha, Chicago,
Denver, Kansas City, ST, Louis,
Cache valley and intermediate
mediate points c ..... ... 7:55 am
For = ogden 5a5ilS3 Butte. Helena, PORT -
land and intermediate points. s:l5 am
For Ogden, Omaha, Chicago,
Denver, Kansas City, ST. Louis
and San Francisco .....-.,.-.-.- lZ;5O pm
and intermediate ep points $50. 7:oO pm
For Ogden, Denver, Kansas City,
Omaha, St Louis and Chi
For Ogden, Butte. Helena. Port
land, San Francisco and inter
mediate points -..-...--.--..--.-10:5Op pm
'Trains south of Juab do not run Sun
days.
e4Daily except Sunday.
Ticket office, POI Main street.
S. w. ECCLES, G. T. NJ
D. E. hurley, G. P. & T. 4.
Telephone go.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19

R c. Dun publishes a Weekly Re
view Of Trade at New York City. In
the last financial statement appears the
following; Business is not what it
was a year ago. but men do not agree
on defining the difference The work
ing forces are now decreasing, work
stopping to relieve excessive output in
manufactures in paper. cotton, WOOL
leather and some forms of steel, while
prices are suddenly reduced in lead
wire and nails. All this seems due to
some merely spring dullness,' others
think it the beginning of reaction -
There is a well-grounded fear in ad-
ministration circles that the reaction
has begun. Then look out for the in
eVitable landslide
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-19
COL. LiscUM TO THE FRONT.

Colonel Liseum, formerly of the
Twenty-fourth infantry but now in
command of the Ninth infantry, is on
his way from Manila to Pekin at the
head of his regiment
In all probability the old veteran viii
soon be taking part in his fourth war
He was a gallant soldier in the Union
army during the war Of the reballion.
took part iu many Indian battles,
fought the SDaniards al San Juan.
where he was seriously wounded, was
sent against the Filpinos upon his re-
covery, and mas now been chosen to
lead the United States troops to the
rescue in China
Colonel Liscum is a brave and faith
ful soldier. an officer Of exceptional
worth, a gentleman in every. sense, and
his legion of friends in this city and