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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
The Fertilization of Corn.
From Farm. Orchard and Garden

From farm, Orcnard ana Garden.
We are asked to say something about the
fertilization of the corn plant, the drought and
hot winds which prevailed over the corn belt
during July just as the corn was taseling hav-
ing awakened much interest in this subject.
Every one who grows corn will have noticed
the development of the tassel and the bunch
of silky threads protruding from the tip of the
future ear of corn. In plant lore the tassel is
the stamen and the silk the pistils. If the
tassel is watched as it develops, it will be seen
to bloom and will become loaded with pen
dent blossom, which carries a burden of pollen
or yellow dust, this condition Of bloom and
pollen shedding lasting for day of two. The
winds shake this pollen down and it falls upon
the open and receptive silks, each of these
silks being connected with an embryo kernel
of corn on the ear, and here we have to halt
for it is not given to man TO explain or even
understand the mysterious process whereby
the touch of the pollen upon the tip OF the
silk gives life and vitality to the embryo germ
eight inches below in the husk. Nature is
exceedingly prodigal in all her efforts at re-
production, and so there is vastly more pollen
produced upon field of corn than is needed
for the work Of fertilization, so much more
that experiments have shown that fully one
half of the corn in field may be detassled
and still insure the perfect fertilization OF the
crop. with the somewhat curious results that
better ears of corn will grow upon the detas-
seled hills than upon those not so treated, the
reason being that the vitality ofthe plant used
up in the production Of the pollen is thereby
diverted to the development of the ear. A
temperature of 105 in the shade, especially If
ACCOMPANIED by hot wind from the south, is
fatal to this act Of fertilization, as above de-
scribed, such conditions blighting the bloom
and rendering the production of pollen inn
possible. 1t was this condition of things
which DESTROYED the corn crop in 1894, the
corn remaining green and thrifty until fall,
but hardly an ear fertilized. The same con
diton to a less extent has hurt the cornields
this year. and while the stalks remain vigor-
ous and thrifty, it will be found that fertiliza-
ton has been very mperfectly done and many
large cobs will be found at husking time with
only few scattered kernels upon them. For
the above reason corn late planted and which
was not in tassel at the time of the severest
heat will be found TO yield much better than
that planted earlier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
FERTILIZER
FERTILIZERS

on board cars at FACTORY
not delivered. In this way
they secure your order and
when it is too late you find you
have to pay the freight---$l 20
per ton. The prices named
by US are delivered on your
wagon when and as wanted or
at your station. Remember, we
told you good Fertilizer grows
good wheat and good wheat
brings a good price. Only this
week a customer told US that
our "Wheat and Grass Mix
ture" raised him four bushels
more wheat to the acre than
Rock under the same condi-
tions, and this is only one OF
many such reports that we re-
ceive.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
SEE SYKESVILLE MARKET
Wade 4. D. WAKEFIELD & CO.,
iuly27 SYKESVnLE, MD.
r UMBER, COAL AND SUPPLY
IL 90. OF CARROLL COUNTY.
M. JOHN LYNCH, Manager.
Westminster, Md.

Have now in stock full supply of Lun-
ber, Coal & Agricultural Implements.
We will always give 224O Pounds OF
Coal for n Ton, and guarantee 1t free from
Dust and Dirt We are agents for the Best
Georges Creek Coal mined in Maryland, !,
and will furnish at 20 per ton. 1t is good
and umpy. Special prices ON car load lots
If you are going to build call and see our
Stock of Lumber, Shingles, Sash,
Doors, Blinds, and Roofing Slate.
We have in Stock the Largest Line of Ag-
ricultural Implements ever shown IN
Carroll County, including the Celebrated
Schuttler, Auburn and Champion
Wagons, Black Hawk and Bradley
Check-Row Corn Planters, The SUI
perior Single-Row Planter. A ear load
of the Genuine Perry Springtooth Har-
rows, the Brown ard keystone Corn
Cultivators, Oliver, Wizard and Vul-
can Plows and Repairs, keystone Ad-
Unstable Weeders, and in fact everything
in the Implement Line.
We are Agents for the Deering, Cham
pion and Adriance Harvesting Ma
chinery, and keep all repairs for same Also
can furnish competent experts to operate and
repair old machines when you are IN trouble.
We have The best grades of Binder Twine,
and at right prices.
W. have bonght and are receiving five car
loads Of Buggies and Surveys of the
latest STYLES and finish. AL are fitted with
Long Distance Axles and up-to- date in
every way Also full stock of Light Har-
ness. marl6 tt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
Some Folk Lore Inquiries.
For the pemocratic Advocate


Will not some cf the readers of THE AD-
voCATE send answers to the following ques-
tions:
l. What cures are made by the application
of a ''dead finger" 10 the part affected
2. What other purposes may a "dead
finger serve?
3. How is prepared when carried about?
4. Does it cast spell in some cases
Such superstitions appear, at first sight, to
be very remarkable, yet they are but the
natural outgrowlh of the most widely spread
ideas concerning death; and consequently,
they have great value 10 the folk lorist We
want to know what Maryland can furnish in
these lines. Any and all variations are want
ed, as they explain one another.
Two general feelings are natural to men in
connection with the presence of death; that of
fear or that of love; and the most repulsive
savage rites may be dictated by either senti
ment.
Among the lowest savage rites we find the
custom exists now, and did exist in early
times, Of eating dead kindred. This was be-
lieyed to cause good qualities of the dead to
enter into the living; or else, it would ensure
the safety of the dead, by preventing the cap
ture of the body by demons, or the entrance
of the soul of the dead into animals, or other
untoward happenings. A strange survival of
this custom was seen IN Schropshlre, Eng
land, and in few other places, not so very
long ago; a sin-eater at the funeral of peas
ant, would eat food over the corpse, to signify
that he eat, or assumed the sin of the deceased.
| As time goes on men would become less
barharous; relics of the dead would be cher
shed for working charms; parts Of the body
would be put into the field to increase the
crops; corpse's hand put into milk, increases
the supply of milk touching the churn with it,
works spell; fingers and toes are used in
witch rites. And so the filtration goes on;
grave mold, it is said, will cure disease, es-
pecialy from saints grave; or if thrown into
an enemy's mill will cast spell to work harm.
Finally, brown spots seen on the hand on
awakening from sleep, shows you have shaken
hands with ghost in the night.
The sources of these few folk lore beliefs,
hastily sketched suggests that in our current
supersititions. there is meaning not dreamed
of in our philosophy, as we have been hand
ing down these sayings from generation to
generation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
Sure Cure for Hog Cholera

j. A. Dodge sends TO the Texas Live Stock
and Farm Journal the following sure cure for
hog cholera:
Put one-half teaspoonfull of pure carbolie
acid in gill of sweet milk, and pour 1T down
the hog. When the farmer sees any symptoms
Of cholera among his hogs, especially when
one or two have died, drive every hog and pig
into very close pen, let one man catch the
hog by the ears and sit the hog up with his
back between his legs, while another man
onens the hogs mouth with a stick, and the
medicine being in long neck, heavy bottle,
is easily poured down. Care should be taken
not to dose one hogtwice. Twice the amount
will kill. and every hog, sick or well, on the
farms, should be dosed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

Justice O'Gorman, in the Supreme Court
of New York, last week, held that the delivery
of check on bank does not constitute an
assignment of the funds in the bank of the
drawer of the check and that person with
drawing the amount to his credit in the bank
by a second check. prior 10 the payment OF
the first check, does not commit larceny.
The case was that of DIR. Adam ii. Straub'
who was arrested on charge of grand lar
ceny, in proceedings growing out OF the Nor.n-
by the firm of Schalk, Ward & Wagner, brok-
ers. He was held by magistrate to await
the action of the grand jury, but appealed to
the Supreme Court on writ OF habeas cor
nus. and was discharged from custody.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
poetrp.
THE PRESERVING SEASON.
From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.

THE PRESERVING SEASON.
From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
0fCeylon's spicy breezes
We many times have sung,
And we have heard about them
Since days when we were young,
But now to sniff such fragrance
We do not need to roam,
For spicy are The breezes
That float around the home.
It's now the time when women
Forget about their nerves.
And spend their days and evenings
In putting up preserves.
They're peering into kettles,
They're closely watching pans,
And at the proper moment
They're filling jaIs and cans
They're making jams and jellies
And sweetest marmalade,
And fruit fresh from the orchards
Is into butter made.
They're pairing, seeding, slicing,
A work IN which they're skilled,
And when kettles emptied
Again il's promptly filled.
And sweet is the aroma
That permeates the air.
The fragrance of the spices
Dropped i'll with greatest care,
And as afar it's waited
To Ceylon we then show
That there are other places.
Where spicy bleezes blow.
The women burn their fingers,
And pretty faces, too,
But patiently they're working
Until the task is through,
And, though the bubbles grumble
When women thus prepare,
Just watch them in the winter,
And see them grab their share.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
PRECINCT NUMBER FOUR.

10 III : CctlttI Ot hdlfi kOlTttl Ill Iut NuJ VI
Westminster; and thence along the center of
Main Street to the place Of beginning.
PRECINCT NUMBER FOUR.
Beginning at said point in the center of the
Western Maryland Railroad and Main Street;
and thence along the center of Main Street to
the center of the Meadow Branch Turnpike;
aud thence along the center of said Meadow
Branch Turnpike TO the point where it meets
the public road at the Dnnkard Church; and
thence along the center of said public road.
until il intersecis he center of The Baltimore
and Litilestown Turnpike and the property
formerly owned by Mrs. Clara B. Bale, aud
now owned by George E. Marker; and thence
along the center of said Turnpike 10 he point
where tintersects the line of division between
Districts Numbers Seven and Three; and
thence along the line of division between Dis
iricts Numbers Seven and Three until il
meets the line of division between Districts
Numbers Seven and Two; and thence along
the line of division between Districts Numbers
Seven and Two until il meets the line of
division between Districts Numbers Seven
and Eleven; and thence along the ljne OF di-
vision between Districts Numbers Seven and
Eleven, until it ntersects the center OF the
Western Maryland RaiIroad; and thence along
the center of said Railroad To the place of
beginning.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS, President;
HARRY S. MUSSELMAN,
CHARLES E. NICODEMUS.
Board of Supervisors of Election of Carroll
County.
Notice is hereby given that the names Of
John w. Hood as Republican Judge, and
John E. Davis, as Republican Clerk for Dis
trict Number Thirteen, were heretofore erro-
neously published. The true appointees for
those positions being,
Judge, Norval w. Hobbs, Mt. Airy, Nd.
Clerk, John w. Hood, Mt. Airy, Md.
The Board of Supervisors of Election for
Carroll County, per
JOHN NJ ROBERTS, President.
Test:
aug 3 st SAMUEL j. STONE, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

NOTICE 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
MICHAEL WALSH,
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 sub
scriber. on or before the 18th day of March,
1902; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
August, 1901.
MICHAEL Z. WALSH,
aupIT4t Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN
DpFCINrCT NTTMRER ONE

Beginning at the point where the center of
the Western Maryland Railroad intersects the
center of Main Street, in Westminster; and
thence along the center of said Western Mary
land Railroad to the point where it intersecis
the line of division between Districts Numbers
Seven and Four; and thence along the line
of division between Districts Numbers Seven
and Four until it inlersects the center OF the
Washington Road; and thence along the cen
ter of the Washington Road until it meets the
center Of the Washington and Westminster
Turnpike: and thence along the center of
said TURNPIKE until it intersects the centre OF
Main Street, aforesaid; and thence along the
center of Nam Street 10 the place Of begin
niuo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
BEW ARE /!
BEWARE!
BEW ARE /!

We find many agents and a
few dealers are quoting prices
on
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
PRECINCT NUMBER TWO.

Beginning at the point in the center of said
Turnpike where it sintersecled by the line OF
division between Districts Numbers Six and
Eight, aud thence along the center of said
Turnpike to the Pennsylvania line, and thence
along the Pennsylvania line until it meets the
line of division between Districts Numbers
Six and Three, aud thence along the line of
division between Districts Numbers Six and
Three until it meets the line of division be-
tween Districts Numbers Six and Seven; aud
thence along the line of division between
Districts Numbers Six and Seven until it
meets the line of division between Districts
Numbers Six and Eight aud thence along the
line of division between Districts Numbers
Six and Eight to the place of beginning
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
Good 15c Stockings at &c.
: MEMS WOMEN's AND CHILDREN's.

About 25 80 dozen good Stockings left from
great sale hosierynot pair in the lot worth less than
15c more all regular madeback tan and ancies
come take your choice at only DC pair
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

NOTICE OF THE BOUNDARIES
IN OF THE
New or Additional Precincts for
Election Districts Numbers Two,
Four, Six and Seven as Establish
lished by the Board Of Supervisors
of Elections for Carroll County.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
D4o iie1~1 ~ - -'-
PRECINCT NUMBER ONE.

Beginning at the point in the center of the
Baltimore and Hanover Turnpike where it
intersects the line of division between Dis
trcts Numbers Six and Eight; and thence
along the line of division between Districts
Numbers Six and Eight until 1t intersects the
Baltimore county line; and thence along the
Baltimore county line until it meets the
PENNSYLVANIA line; and thence along the
Pennsylvana line until it interseets the center
of the said Baltimore and Hanover Turnpike;
and thence along the center of said Turnpike
to the place of beginning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

Gives you seasonable goods at reduced pric
Mems Clothing will go at the following pr
Our $40, $11 and $l2 Mems Fancy Suits,
now $3.50 Our So and So Mems Fancy
Suits, now SIS. Our $6 and 81 Mems Fancy
Suits, now $4 49, Our SIS Mems Fancy Suits,
now $3.9
All Youths Suits al similar reductions.
Boys $3.50 and $3.50 three piece Knee
Pants Suits, now $3.48 and IS. 90. Boys
S4. so and Sc two piece Suits. now $2.99 and
So. 90. Those from 81 so to SO. %, now 81. SO.
Those from $3.50 to 81, now Sl.25. All 81
Suits Acc.
Our entire stock is full of bargains tn
We solicit your inspection.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
OUR SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARING SALE

IS right in the height of the season. All
,es:
Ladies' Welt Oxfords were $2.49, now
S169. Ladies $1.25 and S1.19 Dongola and
Patent Leather and Strap Oxfords, now 9Sc.
Ladies' Patent Leather and Vici Kid Oxfords
were 81. so and $1.25, now Sl.19
A special lot of Children's Shoes from soc
to 81. Is, now 69c.
Mems .25 Patent Leather Oxfords, now
$1.69. Mems S2.75 Wei Kid Oxfords, now
Sl99 Mems 81 rs, So and So. so Black Clay
Pants will go at one-haf regular price.
t we cannot mention for the lack Of space.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR.
PRECINCT NUMBER ONE.

Beginning at the point where the stream
called Beaver Run intersects the line of division
between Districts Numbers -Four and Seven;
/ aud thence along said line of division between
Districts Numbers -Four and Seven until it
meets the line of division between Districts
Numbers Four and Eight; and thence along
the line of division between Districts Mum
bers Four and Eight until it meets the BaltI-
more county line; and thence along the Bal
tmore county line to the point where the
stream called Beaver Run empties into the
north branch of the Patapsco Falls; and thence
up the bed of Beaver Run to the place of be
ginning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

Wheat and Grass Mixture
guaranteed to contain 800 lbs.
pure Animal Bone to every ton,
$1,000.
Bone and Potash Mixture, 2
per cent. goods, $3.50.
Rock, IA to Is per cent,
S1o.5O.
Dissolved Animal Bone, $22. so
Raw Animal Bone, S25. SO.
Armour's Bone, $4,000.
WE BUY ALL FARM PRO-
DUCF.
SEE SYKESVILLE MARKET
IN THIS PAPER.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
PRECINCT NUMBER TWO.

BEGINNING at said point in the centers OF
the Western MARYLAND Railroad and Main
Street: and thence along the center of said
Western Mary yIand Railroad TO the point where
it intersects the line of division between DIS
tricts Numbers Seven and Eight; and thence
along said line of division between Districts
Numbers Seven and Eight until it meets the
line of division between Districts Numbers
Seven and Six; and thence along the line OF
division between Districts Numbers Seven and
Six until it meets the line of division between
Districts Numbers Seven and Three; and
thence along the line Of division between Dis
tricts Numbers Seven and Three until IT in
tersects the center of the Baltimore and Lit
tlestown Turnpike; aud thence along the cen
fer of said Turnpike until il ntersects the
center of the public road leading to the Dunk
ard Church from said Turnpike, near the
property formerly owned by Mrs. Clara b.
Bale, and now owned by George r. Marker;
and thence along the said public road until ~
intersects the center of the Meadow Branch
TURNPIKE at the Dunkard Church; and thence
along the center of said Meadow Branch Turn
pike until it meets the center of Nam Street,
aforesaid; and thence along the center oil
Main Street to the place of beginning.
PRECINCT NUMBER THREE.
Beginning at said point in the center of the
Western Maryland Railroad aud Man street,
and thence along the center OF said Western
Maryland Railroad until it interseets the ilne
of division between Districts Numbers Seven
aud Eleven; and thence along the line OF
division between Districts Numbers Seven
and Eleven until it meets the line OF divi-
sion between Districts Numbers Seven and
Nine; and thence along the line Of division
between Districts Numbers Seven and Nine
until il meets the line of division between
Districts Numbers Seven and -Four at the
center of the Washington Road; and thence
along the center of the Washington Road to
the center of the Washington and Westmln-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24

ster Turnpike; and thence along the center of
said Washington and Westminster Turnpike
to The center of Main Street in the City of
Westminster; and thence along The center of
Main Street to the place Of beginning
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-08-24
Dress Goods Remnants
GOOD FOR SCHOOL DRESSES.

Many nice remnants Wool Goods that sold soc
yard now reduced to 19c yard
All very finest Dress Goods remnants that sold up TO
$125 yard now go for 39c yard.
Many the above goods 81 inches wdea are hall
price or less
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-09-05
DrakesviIie.

Drakesville, Sept. Mrs. Frank
Lindley and children of Savannah
were over Sunday visitors at the home
of Mrs. Lindleys parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Housley.
Miss Viola Sawyer came in Satur-
day from Bloomfield where she has
been attending normal institute the
past two weeks. She will make her
home this winter with DR.. F. T. Win
sell and family.
Mrs. Addie Roberts and children of
Eldon arrived here last week. for few
days visit at the home of Chas.Scott.
Mrs. Emma Williams and daughter
Eta of Belknap were over Sunday Wis
itors here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Elliot of Center
vile are here visiting friends.
NJ H. Goodlander and lady friends
of Libertyville came up Saturday
noon to call on his parents and attend
the reunion, returning to Libertyville
on the evening train.
Mrs. SADIE Bartlett and daughter,
Gertrude of Centerville came last
week for a short visit with relatives
Tom Rayl visited R. P. Cooper and
family the latter part of last week.
| Little lone Winsell is in Wayne
county visiting with an aunt.
James ]. Dysart, who has been Wis
iting in Missouri came in Friday night
to attend the reunion and left Satur-
day evening for Ottumwa.
A. Brown and family left Monday for
Washington, where they will make
their future home.
Mrs. Winsell and children spent
Thursday and Friday with relatives at
Libertyville.
On next Friday night September 6.
Chas Hambleton, our local musician,
and Miss Puffer will give musical
at the Christian church at p. m.
The Drakeville band was ably as
sisted Saturday in their musical selec-
lions by Prof. John Hablewood, in
structor of Bloomfield band, and sew
eral band boys.
John Owsley and family of Bloom
field spent Saturday here at the A.
Williams home.
| The old settlers reunion on last
Saturday was well attended. The
| committee feel that their efforts were
well repaid, in that the machinery of
the event worked smoothly with moth
ing to mar the effect. The program
began at 10 a. m. The main speakers
of the day were Rev. G. w. Barber OF
this place and Hon. Geo. w. Sewers
of Bloomfield. All of the surround
ing towns were well represented. Ii
was estimated that the crowd was
larger than any that had sver before
been congregated Here. Undle Sam
Downing received an elegant oak
rocker which was awarded the Oldest
settler of the county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-09-05

here Sunday with Mrs. Mary Sharon
T. G. Cree was one of the guards
at the state fair last week.
Mrs. Ethel Bunnell, of Ottumwa, is
visiting here with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Worrell.
Delmer Lee received word last
Tuesday that Mrs. Lee was growing
worse and fastened there as soon as
possible, but was unable to get there
before she died. Mrs. Lee died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. H. o. Hoff
man. The funeral services were held
at the Baptist church, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. A. A. Benfield. Mr.
and Mrs. Lee moved here few years
ago from Illinois, while liveing here
Mrs. Lee made many friends who sin
cerely mourn her loss.
Mrs. Ollie Rudd and daughter, May
of Drakeville, are callers today at the
G.. H. Hughes home, having accompl
MED Miss Jennie Boyce, of Ottumwa
who has been visiting there, that fal
on her way home.