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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
Biggest of All Birds.

The subject of big birds has recently
been discussed by many ornithologists with
view to ascertaining which flying bird is
the largest in the world.
In the New York geological Gardens is
specimen of the condor This huge
feathered freak belongs to the family
which produces the largest known bird.
Not only is the condor the largest bird
that flies, but in its flight it goes higher
than any other living creature
South America produces the largest
condors. Some of them weigh more than
40 pounds and measure from tip to tip
from 5 to IS feet. Their strength has
been noted on more than one occasion to
be more than that of man.
When Won Humboldt was making OBJ
servatious in South America near Mount
Chimborazo he saw condors flying high
over the top of the mountain. Their
altitude must have been not less than
23, 900 feet.
A remarkable feature in connection
with the flight of the condor consists In
its ability to fly upward without Tapping
its wings This it does in a series of cir
cles which enlarge as the bird wheels up
ward in a species of opening spiral.
The condor has also the power Of pois-
ing itself absolutely still in the air. Dar-
win observed condor at great altitude
remain perfectly still for half an hour. No
movement was observed during this period,
though doubtless there must have been
some imperceptible movement
The next largest bird to the condor is the
harpy eagle, found both in South America
and the Philippines. These birds do not
weigh so much as condors and the spread
of wing is not so large.
They are far more fierce in their man
ner of attack, however, and are more
dreaded by natives
The South American harpy eagles were
so named by a Jesuit traveller who first
took note of their predatory character. He
recalled the ancient NEUROLOGICAL tales about
the Greek harpies which were wont to fly
down on festive occasions, destroying ey
crying within reach and even carrying off
persons.
The harpy eagle is larger than any other
bird of the eagle class. Its weight and
stretch of wing from tip to tip make 1t
rank as the second largest bird that flies.
1t has spread of wing of from 8 to II
feet
The harpy eagle is very swift, being
easily able to outstrip the birds upon which
it preys 1t has also very keen vision. 1t
is able to see, SO those say who have close
ly observed it, a white patch no larger
than hens egg on green tree or field
two miles distant.
Next to the harpy eagle in weight, but
not so great in spread of wing, comes the
bustard. Bustards have been known to
weigh 80 pounds, but their wingspread is
never more than 9 feet. In early days
bustards inhabited the central and north
ern parts of Europe, but they were much
sought after for their delicate flesh.
In Canada the bustard corresponds in
a measure to the wild goose, though 1t Is
not SO large as the European bustard
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
wonderful Cavern in the West.

Fl. +. Forrest. miner who has been
prospecting in the Cascade mountains,
Washington, claims to have discovered a
wonderful cave in the foothills in the East
ern part of Lewis county. The cavern Is
thus described by Forrest
at is twelve feet in height, and from
eighty to fifty or sixty feet in width. The
walls have been polished, and contain many
heiroglyphics and figures made by human
hands The main passage explored for
FIVE miles. Passages lead off in many di-
rections from the main cave, in one OF
which there was boiling water. In other
parts there were ice caves. Two tubs have
been cut into the stone near these springs.
In this same passage was well about thirty
feet deep. and around the well circular
stairway leads to the bottom. After deyi-
Gus winding about the bottom Of the well
| came to an immense underground lake,
and at the entrance was petriied canoe,
apparently made of cedar, chained to a
heavy metal staple driven in the wall.
'Another passage leading from the main
boulevard carried me to flight of stone
steps, leading down about sixty feet. At
the bottom there was long passageway,
ten feet or more wide and of about equal
height. Along this passageway were sew
eral sealed vaults. Beside one of the vaults
was small lid lying loosely against a small
slab which inclosed it. Raising this lid |
entered The chamber seemed dry, but it
was exceedingly cold and ice was all about.
On huge slab, side by side, were two
human figures, one that of woman meas
uring more than seven feet in height and
the other that of a man seven feet ten
inches long Both bodies were frozen solid
and IN perfect state of preservation. The
man had black beard and dark bair, and
on his left wrist was gold band an inch
and half wide. On the hand was an en-
craving of an antelope and numerous char
acters. The woman had remarkable long
hair, and in one ear hung heavy pendant
of gold.
''Near the bodies were the dismembered
skeletons of two children, and numerous
bones were lying about various parts OF the
cave. There were several vessels of diff
ferent kinds, all of metal, and a number Of
tools. Seven hammers, weighing from
twelve to fifteen pounds each, with metal
handles, and many chisels were among my
discoveries.
1.-The cave is rich with splendid white
gold quartz and also much copper.
Forrest story is told with minuteness
of detail and great Plausibility. He says
he will file mining claim on the property,
and that when his brother arrives from
Chicago they will go in and make further
examination.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
Observations.

A past is a proud possession only when
it permits of future.
Fools are seldom born so; Persuasion
and Vanity whisper into their ears, daz-
zling them into idiocy.
The best opiate for the sleepless is labor
by day.
Tis the minor, not major, worries that
age woman prematurely.
Bacchus may never let his friends go
dry, but he makes them pay all the same.
The temper that blazes never does as
much damage as the one that shoulders.
The difference between lf-respect and
egotism is not half appreciated.
The simultaneous possession of gorgeous
jewels and stupendous debts is quite the
smart thing.
The only kind of love worth acceptance
is the sort that protects.
Who wants TO know celebrities counts a
season of discomfort.
The popular person is he who can con
vey volumes without an avalanche Of ad
jectives.
The aims giving woman is not always
the most charitable.
A little praise and much blame wins for
Fortunatus almost any foolish woman
1t requires more effort to be cleverly
stupid than stupidity clever
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
EDITORIAL.

Some one has asked us-When you ad-
vertise something one day will it be here
the next?
Yes and no. As rule, when we ad
vertise regular line of goods you can
count on their being here for days after
wards-or something like them, still newer
and fresher. Otter when we advertise
things at special prices you will find them
here the second day, sometimes longer.
We always try to warn you when the ad-
vertised goods will go in a day. But
please don't look upon our advertisement
as being good simply for the day.
You are always sure of this-If the
thing we advertised isn't here when you
come for it the next day, it is because SC
many people wanted it and came for it the
day before:
DERR 4 LAMBERD.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
Care of Rubber Plants.


Mrs. Wilcox, well-known florist, sends
the Philadelphia, Pa, Ledger, the follow
ing
"a teaspoonful of olive ell poured upon
the soil of rubber plants near the stalk
about once month is an excellent tonic.
Washing the leaves with milk will keep
them dark and glossy, and if there is a
suspicion that worms are destroying the
roots dissolve tablespoonful of mustard
in a little water and pour it upon the soil.
If worms are there they will Immediately
appear. The mustard acts like fire, burn
inc the worm skin the instant it touches
it. A friend thus related her first ex-
perience with the mustard bath
.'My rubber plant had been fourishing
for several years, when all at once it came
to standstill | was told that probably
unseen enemies were at work upon it, and
was advised to give it a dose of mustard
water. was not prepared for immediate
results, and when several worms, almost
large enough to be called snakes, came
kissing up through the earth | started
back in alright. But after these mou-
sters were disposed Of had no more trou
bic with my rubber plant .
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
IA DRESS GOODS SNAP

Our Dress Goods Department has done bust
ness this The selling has really been wonderful
Hence lines of goods where had eight and ten
shades and three shades left and only
We have cued all of these odd pieces from our stock
put them lot and they represent of the best
selling fabrics have had this such Whip Cords,
IPopns Tailor sungs serges Chevots and other
have been up 81 90 yard but viii place them all in
lot and you take your choice at
42c YARD.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20

According to a letter from Dawson, in
Yukon Territory, the temperature there
from January s to January Is was the
lowest known even in that frigid region.
The lowest temperature that was recorded
prior to that time was So degrees below
zero, and the thermometer dropped day by
day and finally broke all records. On the
18th of that month it was 81 below zero.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
0rieiaal goetrg.
SOMETIMES.
Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY o. C. sHIPLEY.

Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY o. c. sHIPLEY.
A fair young maid with cheeks aglow,
Once said unto her would be beau
Who knew it all, from diatoms
To calculus and kingdom come;
From great things to infnitesimal,
Looked OH other folk but decimal
Said she, with winning witchery,
I've here word that bothers me;
How to pronounce the pesky thing
Tears TO Adams house-cats eyes would bring
Come lend your aid without delay
And drive all wagering doubt away.
He took the slip whereon was wrote
So-met-i-mes-he cleared his throat.
And then he laughed; why tits dead sure
'Tis latin phrase, simple and pure;
will decipher it with ease,
We read it thus sometimes.
It's meaning is hold fast to love,
Nor let your fancy idly rove;
Sure any scholar will tell you
I'm very glad you asked me though;
1t shows your confidence in one
Whose love trust you will not shun.
He saw u sly mischievous smile
Steal o'er her countenance the while;
And then laugh scarcely repress'd,
That shook her sides and heaving breast;
And then she spoke i'll accents low:
'Tis very nice I'm sure to know
The language, tho dead, of other ciimes-
And I've been calling the word sometimes.
His courage oozed, and then fell fat
His last words were, please get my hat.
Nete.-They should have been, Where am at p
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20

Black woolen cloth in which absolutely
no dye has been used is the result of an
experiment at Austerlits, n. Y. G. W.
Peterson has large stock farm and con
ceived the idea of raising flock of only
black sheep. Their wool has been care
fully saved, spun and woven into cloth,
which is rich brown black in color.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20

SILKS FOR SPRING WEAR.
Our Silk Stock replet with everything that and fashionable You
will doubtless find for which have been looking and while
Bargain Price, advertise everything
bargains, it will be well worth the price asked
PAILLETE- -SOIE-Ful Line of Shades, 90 yard
TAFFETA SILK-Superor Quality, all coors, 75c yard
PRINTED FOULARDS-New and Colongs, 75c yard.
PRINTED SATIN FOULARDS-Excuive Styles, ST 90 yard.
CpedeChine Peau-de-soie Peaude Cygne and Grenadines
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
DR. E. A. E. HITCHCOCK,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

Successor to DIR. G.. S. Harstone.
Office and Stable lately occupied by DIR.
Harstone, East Main street, Westminster,
Nd. nov II If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20
New Wearables For Men.

Our furnishing department for complete with everything and
kesyhe styles are the latest and qualities the best
The New Butterfly Shield Bows Yacht String Ties in big variety at 25c
Derby Four Hand e today the popular style only 6Oc
Mems Half Hose styles and weight splendid assortment 25c, 39c
Latest shapes in Linen Collars, 2 for 25c.
Good Quality Bgan Shirts special value 39c each
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-20

The silk industry of China employs, it
is estimated, from four to six million peo-
pie.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31

s. Dent. c. NJ Luther. n. W. Cameron,
Mrs. w. a. Wilmington and 2 children,
Miss Mary II. Mitchell. X. w. Iaylor.
Mrs. 5. L. McVey, $. $. McNey, Miss
NJ. \. Lawton. j. @. Embree, Mrs.
Simpson. c. Calhoun. T. II. Wedge,
Miss Mary Mcclellan. Albert Heppert.
A. l.. Small. Miss Mary Bynum. J. j.
Solhaug, II. ~. Cole, c. |. Halsey, Miss
Ella Johnson. Miss A. r. Ham, Roy
Roger. =. r. Gilbert. II. II Balch. E..A.
smith. Miss L. d. Wood, II. ID. Gid
dings. c. -. Palmer, John Gammill
Miss Daisy Vogei Hugh s. Mead, A.
Grossman. II. r. swain, Miss A. II.
Carter. f. Z. Braucht, G.. Derbyshire.
Jas. Dudley. L. p. Thompson. n. c.
Abbott. L. u. Epps. X. L. Whiting, J.
VI. Read. Miss Blanche Lurton, Il. +.
Moore. 4. p. Sanford Miss Elizabeth
Liddell. r.. Il. Curley. W. NJ. Carruth.
L. Robertson, G. W. o Brien, Frank X.
Adams. Robert l.. Moon. Mrs. Mary s.
| Cole. l.. C. MCConachie, Jesse L. Tar
| bell. Percy G., Giles, Allen Gard. l.. A.
| Lyman, A. n. Small, G. L. Putnam.
Miss L. Gray. l.. II. Bonnelll, p. G.
Jack. Stella Price. Miss T.. X. Nogel,
| Miss S. A. Tichenor. Il. II. Hammond.
Miss G. G. Dinckinson. G. J. Anderson
Miss L. McMullen, G. l.. Masten, Luth
er Parker. Mrs. II Z. S. Thomas. Mrs.
n. G. Abbott, Miss l.. II. Bryan, w. r..
Matthews. y. n. Blakesiee. G. II. Simp.
son. V. Z. Sklf, X. w. Adamson, Lloyd
Gobie, r. l.. Kirk, p. w. Cooper, Loren
II. Rockwell, ]. T. f'relin. p. p. Farm.
ham, Jr., J. c. Knudson. Mss Maude
l.. Johnson. j. II. Finnegan, Gould J.
Little, G. II. Bonner, w. A. Wedge
, worth. II. II. Kenagy. Miss Pearl Cor
don. Miss c. NJ. Gray. T.. A. Wye, John
Mckenzie. j. l.. Fiske. Miss j. NJ. lib
bits. Robert 5. Gray. Miss X. M.Young
Miss X. Bolton, w. II. Hall, +. J. Don
aldson, J. X. Mitchell Miss Mary e
Polly. Miss Allie Bryan. Miss Rose C.
Bennett and Edward J. Murphy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31
POLITE Will TALK
WITH LABOR LEADERS

San Francisco, July 23.-"Money Is
very tight in the Hawaiian Islands. the
customs duties go out now instead OF
remaining as formerly, and a great
deal of money has been sent here TO
buy machinery Added TO this the Gov.
eminent is more or less of burlesque.
as the Legislature has = avn the color
line. The result is general depression
in sugar stocks, though so far as they
are concerned there Is no reason foI
It,"
This is the statement made by Ed.
ward Pollitz. who rctu"1cd from Homo
lulu on the steamer Sierra yesterday
after making a six weeks tour Of Ia.
sgectiUn OF the sugar plantations. As
tor the town OF Honolulu he says. Il is
temporarily most dIsagrGeablc pl&at
TO live in. \ building boom Is going
on and the noise and heat are oprncs.
s!ve. In speaking Of the half-dozen
plantations in which Californians are
interested, Mir. POLITE said:
AT Honolulu the story was current
that the Hawaiian Commercials crop
would only be from i4,0C0 to 10000
tons. Such was the general tone Of re-
ports-all depressing. l spent ten days
on the plantation. found that 1900
tons had been shipped and that 10000
tons remain to be shipped. Much the
same conditions prevail at other plan.
tations, and the average will be eight
tons to the acre.
THE labor problem is a difficult one
to handle. White men cannot work In
the canefelds. only Asiatics and some
OF the Latin races being fit for such
work. None Of the Asiatics are EN-.
ployed where white man can work.
yet more Asiatics are Ieeded and this
complexities the problem. shall inter-
view some Of the labor leaders here
with the idea of having them study
the situation. The plantations require
vast quantities of supplies and machin.
cry from this country; but to develop
the plantations Asiatic labor Is essen
tial.
"As to the fight between the Sugar
Trust and the Oxnards all | can say
is that it does not affect the planters.
The act is made on the margin left for
refining, the raw is sold under contract
to the Trust and the Crockett refinery.
At present the Trust refines about SO
per cent, and the independent refineries
the other AZ per cent OF all the sugar
refined In the United States"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31

The income tax law allows corpora
tions to prove their running expenses,
but places an arbitrary figure at $1,000.
as a personal running expense. This
is a magnificent exhibition Of Just
taxes. II is an assured fact that the
average citizen subject 10 this personal
income tax requires more than $1,000
for running expense. particularly in
Honolulu. The country legislator who
framed the bill will change his ideas
on exemption after few months resi-
dence in the city.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31

Judge Gear follows , well recognized
principle of American government
when he refers his appointments to the
Republican committee. The fact that
this policy has not been carried out
through the initiative of the Chief
Executive is another instance showing
that the official head OF the Territory
had a good deal to learn.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31

Having sent some Of its hest blood 10
conquer the Philippines by force Of
arms. the United States IS now sending
an army of equally good blooded school
teachers to complete The occupation 81
new territory. In thus following war
with instruction in the arts Of peace
the principle which the flag represents
il being nnheld.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-07-31
Pacific Heights Electric Railway.

NOTICE.
Commencing today (June 2sth) all the
cars on Pacific Heights Electric Railway
VIII start from Nuuanu Avenue Station
connecting with all Tramways Cars.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1901-09-04
,Siortenoe Kapitel.

JjOrten 9oge efter ro Sumter Strungs, 9reD Otto
og 2biolOn 8elg meO treoiOe Ounfte gaibOers oDer aors=
Oeien DeO ben ~flanberifs Granie uO Qeen til Gent; pg
nosle 0dgs efter orOs ben famine Ribberturs tilbage, for
seet meD lse fuu mango ~funberite 9Ribbers Og meb en- bsj,
oregtig impttet o.. tillsret Dame, tiaigs msb fer, minors
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-14
TOYS WANTED.

The Woman's Auxiliary intends
sending boxes soon to the orphans
at the Seventh Street Home and
the Episcopal Home, New Orleans,
and among the more useful articles
Of clothing they wish to include
some toys. Remembering the gen.
crosby which their request to out
side friends met with last year to
contribute toys, they again ask for
donations. All so disposed are
requested to contribute such toys as
they may see fit, and may send
same to the ReCtory, where Mrs.
Tucker will take them i'll charge.
Remember that there are little
boys at the firSt-named home, as
we'll as girls.
We know that it is unnecessary
to urge liberalty. TO make the
wishes of the ladies known is all
that is necessary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-14
A Prospective Church Wedding.

The wedding Of the pretty bru~
nette that we have been fOretelling
is now about to come to pass, as
will be seen from the cards which
read: "Mrs. e. Szabo requests your
presence a. the marriage Of her
daughter Leonie to Mr.. Thos. FL.
Daigre, on Wednesday evening,
December eighteenth, at seven
o'clock, Grace church, st. Francis
Vile, Louisiana" The groom
elect has been resident of Bayou
Sara for several years, coming
originally from PIaquemine, La.
lie has gained the respect and es-
TEEN Of all as thorough business
man and q clever gentleman. The
bride-to-be is a native of Bayou
Sara, and a member of we'll
known family. Her charms of
person and character command
admiration and love, and; we pre-.
dict that she Will make a lovely
bride.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-14
A Home College Course.

The SATURDAY EVENING Posi-.
of Philadelphia, announces two
new departments which will cllal-
lenge the interest of young men
and women throughout the country.
"a Home College Course" MS one
of them is called, has Teen .lcsis ned
TO meet the wants of ambitious
young people who have not had the
advantages of a university training.
This course will he conducted by a
special faculty, composed of pro-
fessors in the leading colleges.
The studies have been most care
fully chosen. Each will be treated
in an interesting way, and helpful!
hints for outside reading freely
given.
"To the Young Man Beginning
Business" is the second of these
new departments. In it the most
successful men in dozen occuDa.
tons will write about What helped
them to the front in their own
business, and give list of books
and magazines bearing upon it.
Their purpose will be to tell the
beginner how he can make himself
more valuable to his employers.
These new departments will be-
gin early in January, and will be
made a permanent feature of The
SATURDAY EVENING Posi-.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-14
DULLNESS In TRADE.
What is the Cause!

Anyone, who has a heart not any
too light already, should not make
a visit to the merchants in town
with a view of being cheered and
encouraged. The latter, most OF
whom we have seen personally,
complain that this fall is the dull
est season they have known III
years. The state Of things speaks
for itself, however. The streets
are not crowded; the stores leave
a customer plenty of elbow room.
The holiday hustle and cheer are
not here-yet.
We add the last word, in the
hope that it will come before
Christmas.
The great wonder is that there
is no settled opinion as to the cause
of this commercial stagnation. 1t
is not due to the plice of cotton.
We all remember when cotton was
much lower, and all survived, did
not even suffer the pangs of hun
ger, and still had q few cents to
make trade by buying Some jim
cracks for the children a. Christ
mas. 1t is not the scarcity of corn;
THAT'S next years lookout, and
the southern people, as a rule, don't
borrow trouble.
Then what is it? Ono merchant
thinks it is the necessarily high
price of staple articles. Another
that the people simply haven't the
money, which opens another ques-
ton: 'EThen, what have they done
with it," Are they air paying
back debts? Then, that is some
thing good in itself.
Another man thinks that the un-
gathered crop is keeping people
out of town. Another, that the
mild season has made it unncces-
sary to buy heavily of winter goods.
Whatever the Gauge, it is an i'm.
portant one and is cup" to the
merchants to discover the cause
and q remedy therefor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1901-12-14
SllERIFF'S SALE

State of Louisiana Parish Of West
Feliciana j. +. Irvine e. Son vs. f. S.
Muse No II.
BY virtue of ~ comm sion to mo di-
rccted from the oath Judicial District
Court for said Parish, in the above On
titled cause, will sell Mt Public Auctlon
to the highest bidder On tho premises at
the Red Store, corner Royal-Fcrlinand
streets, in the town of ST. Frannisvillo,
Saturday, December 2sth, 1901,
ut tho honr Of II o'clock, Il. M, lie fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The conteuts of said store, consisting
OF one lot Shoes, one lot Dry Goods,
one lot Can Goods, ohe lot Groceries, one
lot Clothing, ono lot Hats, one lot Tohac-
co and Cigars, ono lot Crnckery, one lot
Hardware, one lot Medicine. ono lot Ice
Cream Frrezers, one lot Stationery, one
Iron Safe, one lot Furniture, one Oil
Tank and Sundries.
Attached and seized in tho above suit.
Terms of sale cash with benefit of
appralscment
II Clack, Sheriff