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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

The same is true of the skill and ability
needed in our various occupations. he
who is content with just enough to meet
the days requirements will never be fitted
for those of the morrow. If the boy at
school learns only what he must; If the
youth in business does only what Is forced
upon him; if any one is satisfied to know
no more and to do no more than is abso-
lutely necessary in order to keep his posi-
ton, or to get through his work, let HIM
never hope for success. The secret OF what
we call good fortune is in storing up with,
in ourselves large reserve of ability and
knowledge and power to meet the fuller
and sterner demands that will surely be
made upon us in the future. Inferior
work. whether in the field or the shop, IN
the school or the college, in the lawyer
Office or at the merchant desk, IN do
mestic service or political administration,
is the bane of d community. And one
chief cause of its existence is the willing
ness to rest upon present requirements.
Steady progress in the direction OF our
special occupation, a progress resolntely
continued far beyond what is actually de-
manded at the time, is the best guarantee
against future failure We may depend
upon it that the calls upon our ability Will
increase and our success will be measured
by our readiness to respond to whatever
call may come.
There are other attainments which can
only be made by the generous provision OF
a reserve fund. The qualities that go to
make a hero, for example, are not manu-
featured in moment Of danger. They
have been developed silently, perhaps even
unconsciously, by longe practic and per-
sistence. The boy who has been accus-
toned to despise cowardice, to be willing to
take risks for worthy object, to be quick
in thought, prompt in action, and kindly
in heart, will not hesitate when opportunity
offers to rescue life, even at the risk OF
his own. Years of small sacrifices, cour-
aoeous actions and disinterested feelings
have made him capable of heroic deed
which all the would will honor. Where
as. the timid, nervous, irresolute boy, who
does not practicen either self-cotrol or gen
erous sacrifices, will never be hero,
though thousand chances were thrown
in his way So it is with all moral
force. 1t grows by exercise; the more
we put it forth, the more we have.
No virtue is ready made; none springs into
being because it is needed, be the need
ever so great. No lazy person can sud
denly become a model of industry; no one
who loves and practices small meannesses
and deceits can, at will, fill the role of an
honorable man; no cold or cruel person can
rise all at once into kindness, sympathy
and generosity. The only way in which
we can become capable of noble purpose
OF lofty deed is by storing within us,
little by little, the elements of which 1t Is
made. Mr.. w. G. Jordan, writing upon
self control, says
esNo one must expect to gain 1t, save
by long continued payment of price, In
small, progressive expenditures of energy.
Nature is thorough believer in the in
stalment plan in her relations with the in
dividual No man is so poor that he can
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
A Reserve Fund.
From Philadelphia Ledger.

There is very general movement IN
public opinion in favor of the practice OF
Individual thrift. Every one, be his earn
ings ever so small, is rightly urged to lay
away little from time to time to serve
as reserve fund for emergencies. Es-
pecially in early life is this practice deslr-
able. Then claims are few and needful
EXPENSES small, whereas in the future both
will naturally increase; and, If some pro-
vision be not made for sickness and old
age, as well as for unforeseen exigencles,
the probabilities are that difficulties and
embarrassments, and in many cases prva-
ton and distress, will be the natural out
come. That this most prudent provision
is gaining ground in the community the
many savings banks and similar lnstltu-
tions can testify, and the valuable results
are everywhere manifest.
That we require reserve found OF
anything else beside money is, however,
less apparent Yet, if we will consider
other essentials in our lives and other
claims and contingencies, we shall find
that a provision for them is equally lndls-
pensable and its need often far more press
ing. Take health, for example. We are
usually satisfied With far too little OF 1t.
IF we are not actually sick or IN pam; Il
we have strength enough for the claims OF
the present, we are content. We do not
think how much more demand may be
made upon us in the future; how much
need there may be for the power OF emu :
rance, for the ability to bear hardship, Tor
the sound health that can stand hard Ia
Dor, for the vigor which wards OFT an all
ment, or the elasticity which enables US
to rise from it. The life of every man
and woman demands superabundance OF
health and strength, an overfowing meas
ure of it, large reserve fund, to be drawn
upon as required. No parent does MS Is
duty by his child who does not see to 1t !,
that this investment is begun, and no adult
can be excused who does not strive to aad
continually to the store by careful study
of hygiene and faithful observance OF her
laws
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

not begin to pay for what he wants and
every small individual payment that he
makes. Nature stores and accumulates
for him as reserve fund in his hour OF
need. x x X No man can make a
habit in moment or break it in mo-
ment. It is matter of development, OF
growth. But at any moment man may
begin to make or begin to break, any hab-
it. This view of the growth of character
should be a mighty stimulus to the man
who sincerely desires and determines to live
nearer to the limits of his possibilities. =
\ IF we be conscious OF any weak
ness and desire to conquer 1t, we can force
ourselves into positions where we must act
in a way to strengthen ourselves through
that weakness, cut off our retreat,
burn our bridges behind us and fight like
Spartans till the victery be ours.
Let us then not be satisfied with what
we now are or with what we can now do
in any respect. We may have enough
health, or skill, or ability for our present
needs; we may be as honest, or as virtu-
Gus, or as generous as people expect us to
be; we may fill the roles which seem to be
laid out for as with passable credit; but
our question should be, Are we progress
ing in all these things2 Are we laying
by stock of reserved power in body,
mind and heart that shall fit us for higher
demands; that shall endow us with greater
possibilities No one knows what is IN
store for him; what opportunities may be
offered to him; what responsibilities may
be laid upon him; what great duties may
devolve upon him; what he may be called
upon to endure or to achieve. But we all
know that constant progress is the only way
to realize the possibilities which lie hidden
within us, and thus to prepare us to meet
with courage whatever emergencies and to
fulfill with honor whatever duties the tu-
tpre NAV demand of u.s.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
Last Wash Goods Day.

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Soc to eo1 geoq. e'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
Poisoned by Ivy Ashes.

From the La Crosse (xis.) Chronicle.
While it is well l-known fact that poison
ivy vines are rank poison, probably very
few people are aware Of the fact that the
ashes of the vine will be even more poison
Gus than the vine itself to some.
This fact was exemplifed in the case Of
D. T. Evans, farmer residing few miles
south of this city. A portion of Mr..
Evans farm runs near a creek and the
growth of the poisonous weed was abund-
ant Mr.. Evans determined to rid his
property of the dangerous growth, and last
Saturday afternoon distributed infammable
material over the patch of ivy and set flre
to it.
Sunday morning he went to the scene
of his labors, and walked over the ground
which had been burned He returned to
the house and in a few hours his feet and
legs began to SWELL The afflicted portions
became very painful, and physician who
was summoned declared the swelling to be
the result of contact with poison ivy. Tins
is probably the first case in this part OF
the country where a man was poisoned
from contact with the ashes Of poison IVY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
Perfumes and the Voice.

French scientists have been making ex-
periments in regard to the effect of certain
perfumes upon the voice. Many Of the
most successful teachers in singing have
cautioned their pupils stringently against
the use of perfumes or the proximity of
odorous flowers. Some masters 60 so Tar
as to forbid their pupils the use of any
perfumes at all, and if one of them is de-
tected wearing bunch of violets the les
son is postponed. The perfume of the
violet has been found by the use of the
laryngoscope to be particular injuriously.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
NoTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters OF ad-
minstration on the Personal Estate OF
ALEXANDER G. DAVIS,
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 subscri-
her on OF before the 9th day of February,
1902; they may otherwise by law be excluded
r-om all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this End aday OF
July, 1901. Imam ,anDo
july 6 At Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
S1.OO BABY CAPS 39c.

Why shouldn't the baby have fresh Cap? The one she
lis wearing oiled These of fine pretty lawn and beau
uly made If the right size here you can have it for
much less than half price $1.oo value only 39c each
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

"Why do you not eat your apple, Tom
my?' "Tm waiting till Johnny Briggs
comes along. Apples taste much better
when there's some other fellow to watch
YOU eat en- Tit Bits.
The ignorant man who knows enough
to remain silent ism t wholly without knowl-
edge.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
E1EMPo
USUAL ''' AND ''' GRADE lie
Fine Handkerchiefs.

All linen sheer comprise the lo either Mems
Women s-many of them hemstitched others lace trimmed all
truly good bargains and you never get too many Hand
kerchiefs-lc c each.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
poMMIssIoNERs NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll coun-
tv will meet at their office, in Westminster,
every MONDAY in July, 1901, for the
transaction of business. By order,
JOHN E. MASENHIMER,
;,n 90 Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
Original goetrg.
"Rev." Johnson's Philosophy; or the
Efficacy of Prayer

Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY o. C. sHIPLEY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

Not big lot but the biggest quarters worth have ever
gvenIadies real Lse Mercerized Vests hemstched lace
efec in 'front.' silk ribbon in neck Actual SOC quality Tor
only 25c each.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20
KENTUCKY and
g, OHIO HORSES.

ON TUESDAY, JULY 9th, 1901,
will receive carload OF
Kentucky and Ohio Horses, Workers
and Drivers; also few fine Sad
Ell. A. SMITH.
iuly6 Hanover, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

Aug Hellweg, President.
Md. Phone 440, Windsor.
MARYLAND
IVA CAN AND MANUFAC-
TURING COMPANY.
Oyster, Fruit and Vegetable Cans,
GOT Luzerne Street, Baltimore. junl5 emo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

The moon and woman's heart are con-
stantly changing there's always a
man in them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-20

"Rev. Giyeadam Johnson" on his rounds,
Met Deacon Smith toward eventide-
chicken ran across the road;
Dat fowl sholy want ter init snic de,
Said deacon Smith. Both looked longingly,
With bullying eyes; the pious pair
Held quite a .'confab''-does yer believe,
Dear brother Smith. in answered prayer?
Dat IS as you pray, the other said;
notis when ak de lord
To sen ehichun for breakfast time
Dat lean and empty am de board
But when pray wild all my might
To sen me after one, Ohio!
Mex mornn Dinah's merry as "a lark,
An de pullet am cooked for sho''
The Glen, Md.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27
COUNSEL ON PARKS.

That was an agreeable message
which Mr.. John e. Olmsted. of Brook.
line. Mass. gave TO Hartford. Conn. In
his paper before the meeting last week
Of the New England Association of
Park superintendent. He announced
that Hartford had u larger park area
In proportion to population than any
other city of the country. This com.
parison did not take account of the In.
comparable metropolitan park system
recently acquired In the vicinity of Bos.
ton. lie urged the Importance of drvel.
oping park extension COMPREHENSIVE
and Systematically according to a well
balanced, carefully studied plan" lie
then added shis important suggestion.
namely: That park authorities should
have "the right and the duty and the
financial means Of suitably regulating
the use of property facing upon or near
u park or parkway" This was another
assertion Of the important idea that en-.
virons. approaches and advertising
structures In particular should not he
allowed to dctract from the appearance
of u park and boulevard system. Mr..
Olmstcd's advice Is worthy of frequent
repetition In uhls city.-Tribunc.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27
SCHOOLS AS ASSEMBLY HALLS.

In presenting plan whereby the chi
cago school buildings can be used for
tho cultivation of the adult mind as
well as for the training Of the young
idea. Trustee Rowland. of the Board
of Education, puts into tangible form
suggestion long favored by many OBJ
servers of the city's social conditions.
II Is characteristic of city life that the
residents Of any given urban communi'
" have little occasion or opportunity
Ia become acquainted, to benefit by the
exchange of information ana ideas'Or 10
promote the growth of n common neigh
borly interest. They have conditions
and interests In common. but there Is no
way OF ascertaining or expressing
community Of sentiment upon any one
of the many civic, social or general top
les which most affect them.
At present there has been suggested
no plan which promises to provide this
opportunity more conveniently than
that Of throwing the school houses open
during winter evening as public assem-.
bly, halls. 1t Is possible, rs Trustee
Rowland suggests. that In addition
something might be done In the way OF
promoting debates ana adding special
attractions In the form OF library faclli.
ties, free lectures and gymnastic appar-
atus. The object desired primarily,
however, is an institution which shall
answer the purposes of a citizens club
"a place where men may 90 and come
as uhey please, may sit silent or may
enter into discussion, or, II IN incentive
is furnished, may improvlse debate,
upon some important subject affecting
the community welfare. The club mem
beers should be allowed large latitude
10 follow their own devices-tO be wise
or witty as their fancy dictates.
That individuals would profit cOnsid.
erably from the interchange Of ideas
and the forming of new associations Is
obvlous.-News.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27
MAYOR HARRiSoN's SUGGESTIONS

Severa, suggestions made by Mayor
Harrison before the Board of Review
are worthy of careful consideration,
saws the Post. Mr.. Harrison had been
summoned for the purpose of question
ing him regarding his own schedule
of personal property. ana when TINS
was adjusted he was asked for infor-
nation about those he knew were not
assessed high enough Not Improperly
he declined to give this. explaining mat
il might place him In an unpleasant
positiou to declare some person u tax
dodger and then have this person make
affidavit that his schedule was correct.
But he did not hesitate to make some
general suggestions to the point. he
said thot were he a member OF the
Hoard he would advocate the taking OF
the so.called wealthy wards OF the
city. and would summon In. as he hau
bceu summoned. the people right ana
loft and he would thus look into the
question of their personal property.
10 would also seek out those men who'
while not wealthy themselves, have
wealthy wives, and In this way wouiu
endeavor to find the property owne"
by the married women OF the city.
FINALLY he suggested that the Board
make n horizontal lift all along the line
on personal property.
TO this Mr.. Meachnm interposeu 'he
objection that such action would h"r'
the little $500 man." but the Mayor
retained. "The objection to paying
taxes seem to grow In direct ratio WIN
,be amount Of money the fellow mas.
4 man with SiO.OOOOOO hates more to
nav taxes than the man with Si.o"
which was merely another way OF put
ting the old saying. ''rhe more a man
has the more he wants.
The suggestion to summon indiscrim'
innte,y from the wealthy wards ~
good: much better In fact than depend
ing on the testimony or fancy OF Others
that So.ond.So has made too low n
schedule of his personal property. TINS
placcs each taxpayer Oh honor. Do"o''
loss II also Is true that not few wOm-
on of wealth escape taxation Simply
because no direct effort hns been maze
10 induce them to schedule their per-
sonal property.
A. TO the horizontal raise. there ~
much room for argument. 1t woulu
not be fair to make the man who mas
been honest In his declarations suner
Oh account of the dishonest ones. Even
though the honest taxpayer might not
complain. the injustice would stiii pe
apparent. The best ana fairest wa"
seems to he general ana indiscrlminate
examination of all that with reason
may be suspected Of having declared
n schedule below their actual posses
siOns.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27

mcnt that rehabilitation and victory are
Impossible under the banners and guild
ance of 1896 and 1900. and that new Is
sues have arisen which demand the to-
tai Reputation of fiatism. initiation and
populism. This Is not the occasion to
inquire into the merit and effectiveness
of trusts and Imperialism" as the new
slogan of the Democrats. 1t is SUM-
cicnt to remark that on these and simi-
lar questions there Is ample room FOR
honcst.divcrgencc Of opinion.
1t is important to emphasize the fact
that the Ohio revolt Is not the work OF
a few bosses. leaders or adroit manipu-
lators who happen to have secured con
troll of the machinery. 1t is popular
and spontaneous. The rank and file
are done with Organism. and now the
conservative Democrats will he restor-
cd to the positions from which the free
silver and Populist wave swept them IN
the fatal days of 1S!6.--Post.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27
NEW LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY.

From the general comments on the
platform and nominations of the Co
luinbus convention 1t is apparent that
the Ohio Democrats have the gratitude
and sympathy of their fellow partisans
everywhere. They have blazed way
which many others will follow; they
have set an example which will be
eagerly initiated: they have expressed a
sentiment as profound as 1t Is univer-
sal. The time Is ripe, the psychologist
cal moment" has come. Back to the
true JefYersonlan traditions ana princi-
pies will henceforth he the cry of all
hut the irreconcilables and the eXtrem-
ists-whose name, however, Is not L.
glon.
In his picturesque ana Cf he will par
don the expression somewhat mixed
style, Colonel Henry WattersOn, thor.
Oughgolng Democrat II there ever was
one. gives utterance TO the feeling
which tens of thousands Of intelligent
aud earnest men Of his party share at
this juncture. This" he says in re-
ferring 10 the Columbus achievement,
us the conduct OF reasonable ana SEN
sible people who have conditions, not
theories, to deal with ana who don't
mean TO 90 10 the devil with their eyes
OPEN And after advising Mr.. Bryan
10 fall In with the rest aud accept the
inevitable, the gallant colonel writes:
presently the tramp OF the legions
will be heard treading down all before
il. Presently the CLEAN Of the Mauser
rifles, loaded with the modern and i'm
proved ammunition, and the fixed bay
Oncts OF Democracy unterrified and I'M
defiled, will he seen above the hill tops
The new day has dawned; death TO the
fools that get in the way"
In more prosaic and matter-of-fact
language other distinguished Demo
Gratis, North as well as South, express
similar hope and faith. Even among
those who have been and still are loyal
Ia the former leader there is wide agree
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27

duty to resign as n protest against the
continuance Of methods whose evil
have seen too long and which have
tried earnestly but vainly to overcome"
She says In her letter to Gov. Yates:
1T was general gossip for months he.
fore the statement appeared in print
that you had offered the Secretaryship
of the state Board Of Charities to i.
Mack Tanner. No pame could have
been suggested which would so init.
matcly represent the standards and ira
ditions of the preceding administration
into the details OF the public disap-
proval of which IL is unnecessary to en-.
ter here. His election yesterday by
the barest majority--three members be.
ing present and two voting for him
was by your direction. as was stated in
the meeting. and must he taken to he
an explicit notice that no change of
policy is purposed."
Miss Lathrop Is neither an excitablc
nor an obstinate woman. She Is not
one of the unreasonable people who gc;
angry when they cannot have their own
way. 1t Is easy to understand how.
after having been for eight years n con
slant witness of the mischcvous conse-
quences of political management of
state institutions. she is unable to cii.
dure what seems to her the prospect
of four years more of that kind of man
agement. The prospect Is all the more
painful to her because she had hoped
for better things.
If she were some disgrun;lcd pol.t..
clan 1t would have little weight, She
Is a discreet. clear-headcd. fa.r.mnded
woman. whose sole desire Is that the
state institutions shall he run with
economy and intelligence. exclusively
for the benefit of their inmates. She
has no AK to grind. When she says she
has lost confidence In Gov. Yates II
means something. II cuts.
Gov. Yates has handicapped his ad.
minstration unnecessarily by forcing
the election Of J. Mack Tanner and thus
driving from the Board Of Charities an
old and useful membcr.-Trlbune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-07-27
MSS LATHROP'S RESIGNATION.

IllinOlsans who are familiar with the
efficient and unpald-fOr services that
Miss Julia c. Iathrop has rendered for
more than eight years as n member of
the State Board of Charities will regret
that she has resigned from H. She likes
the work She would not have given 1t
up had IL not been that she believes pol
tiles will interfere with the manage.
ment of the State charities for the next
four years, as during the last eight
years,
or the five members of the State
board three met AT Springfield day be-
fore yesterday. Two Of them voted for
j. Mack Tanner, son Of the late Gov
ernor Tanner as Secretary of the board
Miss I.athrOp was not one Of them. Mr.
Tanner having been elected against
Miss Lathrop's protest, she feels il her