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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
The Food of Prehistoric Mnn.

Our attention has recently been call
ed to some curious experiments con-
Quoted some time ago by Mr.. Charters
White, NJ. Il. G. S., lately the president
Of the Royal Chronological society Of
Great Britain. Upon examining some
skulls dating back from the stone age
he noted that several of the teeth. al
though quite free from carries, were
thickly coated with tartar. 1t occurred
to him that it would be possible by q
rough analysis to identify any particles
of food that might be embodied in this
natural concrete and so reveal the char
acter of the aliment partaken of by pre-
historic man. Dissolving the tartar in
weak acid, n residue was left which
under the microscope was found to con-
sist of corn husk particles, hairs from
the outside of the husks spiral vessels
from vegetables, particles of starch
the point of fish tooth, conglomera-
ton of oval cells, probably of fruit, the
barblets of down and portions of wool
In addition to this varied list were
some round, red bodies, the origin of
which defied detection, and many
sandy particles, some relating to quartz
and some to flint These mineral frag-
ments were very likely attributable to
the rough stones used in grinding the
corn and would account for the erosion
of the masticating surfaces, which in
many cases was strongly marked. This
inquiry into the food of men who lived
not less than 1000 years ago is a mat
ter of great archaeological interest
Chambers Journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
& VITALITY OF GERMS.
What Becomes of Then, After Their
Victim Is Dead.

III a recent number of a German jour
nal devoted to bacteriology an interest
ing summary is presented of certain re-
suits attained by DR.. Klein in the
course of long series of experiments
made lately in which DR.. Klein Gu
deavored successfully to ascertain
what becomes of disease germs after
the death of their victim. These ex
periments had very decided practical
value, as the conditions which they
proved to exist dispose effectuaily of
one of the arguments which has been
often used by advocates of cremation.
These latter have held that disease
germs could retain their vitality for IN
indefinitely long period in the buried
body and that therefore cemeteries. in
addition to being harmful because of
the decaying organic matter which
they contained, We're positively dam
gerous hecaEse they acted as immense
storage reservoirs for the bacteria Of
the different diseases.
DR.. Klein's results correct this mis-
taken idea. In order to carry out his
experiments satisfactorily he buried
animals which had died from certain
known diseases, disintcrrcd the bodies
at the end Of varying periods and OK
amined the organs for bacteria.
The bacillus Of Asiatic cholera was
still living at the end of 10 days. but
after being buried for % 10 living
specimen could be found. The typhoid
fever bacillus was able to exist for
about the same length of time while
the germ which causes the bulonic
plague was able to survive an inter
ment of II days, but was never found
living at the end of three weeks.
The bacillus of consumption lives for
but a short time after the death of it's
victim. DR.. Klein always found it
without difficulty in the organs. but
was never able to obtain Il successful
culture. What is perhaps of even
greater Importance, he was never able
to cause tuberculosis by injecting the
bacteria thus found into the system of
a healthy animal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
GPECIAL NOTICE.

Galvanized Felclng Wire at prices that have
never been known in the trade.
Lead and Oil so cheap that anyone can af-
ford to paint this season.
Ice is plenty. We have large stock of the
best make of Freezers and Refrigerators.
Don't you need Gasoline or Oil Stove for
summer cooking? We have them; they are
cheap.
Door and Window Screens of various styles.
full line of first class Cooking Stoves and
Ranges, of long established reputation, at
reduced prices.
A call will soon convince you that the bot
tom has bee completely knocked out of the
price of Nails
Glass, Oils, Paints and Putty, Plastering,
Hair and Cement, and in fact everything in
the Building Hardware line can be found, as
well as low prices at the old established stand
Of
GILBERT & GEHR,
Corner Main and Liberty streets,
Westminster, Nd.
Plumbing, Heating, Spouting, Tin Roofing
is our specially. feb 20
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

CONCERNING PLUMS.
The Japanese Head the List-CIean
Culture and Mixed Planting,

Culture and Mixed Planting.
The conclusion drawn by the Kan
sas experiment station from its OBJ
servations on the Japanese plums is
that they rank with the peach in hardi-
ness. They head the list for table and
market qualities. Their habit of early
blooming makes the crop uncertain.
Burbank is perhaps harder than
Abundance, and it is nearly equal in
quality. OgOn is harder than either,
but not nearly SO good in quality of
fruit.
OF European plums Communal, Early
Red and one called 10 Orel are at the
head of the class, but all European va
rieties have been uncertain bearers.
The fruit is of good quality for use
fresh and for canning.
The most promising varieties for
general planting are those which have
been developed from our wild fruits.
All varieties of the species ameri
cana have proved hardy. While they
retain in varying degree the astringen
cy of the wild plum, most of the varie
ties produce desirable fruit for can
ming, marmaIade and jelly. Quaker
Wolf, Weaver and Wyant have the
best record for regular bearing and
general good qualities.
The varieties of the species anguish
folia, commonly called Chickasaw
plums, have been somewhat injured
by extreme cold. Robinson has proved
most nearly hardy and a regular and
heavy bearer, producing fruit of good
quality.
Most of the class known as hortula
ma have proved fairly hardy. Colder
Beauty and Moreman have been the
heaviest and most regular bearers
Moreman is a rather small, red plum
red flesh, small pit, and especially fine
for jelly. Golden Beauty is a medium
sized yellow plum of fine flavor wheI
fully ripe and n favorite for marina
lade. Wayland, Wild Goose and Gin
ton are larger plums, Of good quality
and fairly regular in bearing.
Eighteen or 20 feet Is recommended
as a good distance for planting. Clear
culture is an important factor in fight
ing curculio and fungi. Mixed plant
ing increases the chances for pollina
tion.-A. Dickens.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
,,,, The Old Farm Is Sold.

uor difficult it is for one who sells his
ilS farm TO again place himself In as
DYui I sbane as before he sold. He finds
gG ' tba associations which 90 with the
an ' cannot be replaced. He had become
s .a, with every rod of land on his
s s'. the rocks and trees, the hills and
brnoks and the pathways were his old ac-
,;n,oncs and there was an air OF home
and friendship all around. After he has
III al these come before him. He may
L.ra received large price for his farm,
bnt that does not compensate for his loss,
.,vs the Northampton { Mass. Gazette.
and when he comes to look around for
,notber farm he finds that he cannot easily
he .uited. There are plenty of farms for
SALE but they have not the good features
oftbe old farm. Something is lacking in
Al of them. Money can compensate Tor
same things. but not for all. Mr.. lloXle,
If Roberts Meadow, has found this out
Last fall he sold his farm there to the
water commissioners at what the commits
sinners thought was an excessive price.
He WAS OBLIGED to sell, because Il part Of
hi, farm. BEING near to the water course,
was deemed to be injurious to the purity
Of the water. Mr.. IIoxie has been look
inc around for another farm ever since.
He finds number for sale, but there is
4 lack Of homelikr flavor about them all.
They do not fill the place Of the old farm,
where he was born and where he has al
ways lived
And this recalls another instance Of
farm selling. \ man had fine farm in
one Of the adjoining towns. It,. ust suited
him. The land was strong and rich. 1t
was beautifully located on slightly hill
top. The buildings were not very good,
but the land was all right. One day he
hda chance to sell The price was high
that is. it seemed 50 to him, as it was
much more than he had called the farm
worth. After he had sold he began to
realize his loss 1t dawned upon him that
he had parted with something that was
adapted to his needs and incurred risk
in buying another farm He felt badly,
tears filled his eyes and his heart was sad.
He has never found farm like the old
farm. And he never will He wishes
he was back again on the old hilltop,
among the familiar rocks and trees.
The moral Of all this is, don part with
the old farm until you are compelled to
and are sure you can better yourself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
CUPID SWEET PEA.

fusion of delicate blossoms of which
the rose pinks furnish some Of the most
charming. Others of unusual brillian-
CIV are Countess of Raduor Qavender),
Borealton Qrich maroom and FREELY
dazzling scarlet. They are all great
favorites for low beds, edgings and pot
culture.
The new bush sweet pea grows in
perfect bush form. 1t requires no trel-
lis, like the tall sweet peas; neither does
it hug the ground, verbenalike, as
does the Cupid race. An average bush
grows 16 to IS inches high by from II
to II inches wide. All the flowers are
borne on top of the plant, and the prop
er way to treat this new type will be to
plant the seed in a row to make neat,
even hedge, when no supports whatev-
er will be required.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
What is a Kiss 2

Some years ago the following definitions
of kiss were published and they are here
reproduced, being considered well worth
the space given them, says the Cincinnati
Enquirer.
A kiss is an insipid and tasteless NOR
sci, which becomes delicious and deecta
BILE in proportion as it is favored with love.
The sweetest fruit on the tree of love.
The oftener plucked the more abundant it
grows.
A thing of use to no one, but much
priced by two.
The baby's right, the lovers privilege.
The parents benson and the hypocrite 5
mask.
That which you cannot give without
taking, and cannot take without giving.
The food by which the flame of love is
fed.
The flag of truce in the petty wars Of
courtship and marriage.
The acme of agony to bashful man.
The only known smack that will
calm storm.
A telegram to the heart in which the
operator uses the sounding system.
Nothing divided between two.
Not enough for one, just enough for
two, too much for three.
The only agreeable two-faced action
under the sun, OF the moon, either.
The sweetest labial Of the worlds Ian
guage.
\ woman's most effective argument,
whether to cajole the heart of a father,
control the humors Of Il husband or con
sole the griefs of childhood.
Something rather dangerous.
Something rather nice,
Something rather wicked
Though it cant be called vice.
Some think it naughty,
Others think it wrong,
All agree lis jolly,
Though it doesn't last long.
A kiss from pretty girl is like having
hot treacle poured down your back by an
gels.
The thunder clap of the lips, which in
evitably follows the lightning glance OF
the eyes
A report at headquarters.
Everybody's acting edition of "Romec
and Juliet
What the child receives free, what the
young man 5 steals and what the old man
buys.
The drop that runneth over when the
cup of love is full
That in which two heads are better than
one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Humidity and Health.

The proportion of aqueous vapor in
the atmosphere has been found by a
statistical inquiry to have an impor-
tant influence on health and the death
rate. When the air is extremely dry
Containing less than five grams OF Va
ter to the cubic meterl cases of con
gestive disease increase; old people and
persons afflicted with diseases Of the
heart and brain suffer more than usual.
and the mortality from throat and lung
troubles increases greatly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Floral Notes.

The Star petunia is a new variety
worth looking after.
The pompon and cactus varieties Of
dahlia are fine.
Hardy phlox makes one of the best
of garden flowers.
Few plants have as pronounced an
effect when in flower as the Crimson
Rambler rose, with its thick set cluster
of crimson bloom.
Weigelia rosea is the best known Of
the weigelias. Its flowers of rose color
have character enough to please all.
Ligustrum japonicum macrophyllum
is a foliage privet of Japan type-foli-
age rich colored, with gold and leaves
large, an exceedingly handsome plant.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

The London Lancet calls attention to
the fact that canned tomatoes are now
being extensively colored in order to
make them look attractive and as if
made from ripe fruit Among the col
ors so employed are coal tar colors and
cochineal. The subjects of artificial
coloring and preservation of food are
now receiving great attention in Eng
land
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

A prehistoric town near Adichanallar,
India, proves to have been Of large size,
and promises to yield an extraordinary
variety of interesting objects. More than
100 acres have been reserved for explora-
tons, while the remains are found consid-
eraby beyond that area About 1900
curious objects Of bronze, iron and pottery
have been unearthed already, together
with seven oyal-shaped ornaments of pure
gold.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

The new Tom Thumb or Cupid dwarf
sweet peas are very free Towering,
only six to seven inches high and of an
emerald green foliage peculiar to their
kind. A plant may cover circumfer-
ence of IS inches, but it hugs the
ground and neither climbs nor trails.
The regular and compact dwarf form
makes a beautiful setting for the pro-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

Alaskan dogs are called malamutes, and
are cross between a dog and a wolf
About two months after birth they are
trained to draw little wagons, and soon be-
come very useful. They do not bark, but
utter melancholy howl. They have long
hair, and can sleep in the open air with
the thermometer 90 degrees below zero.
They are fed once a day, usually at night.
There are over 80, 600, 900 acres of land
in the Philippine Islands, and, while it is
impossible to say with any accuracy how
much of the land is owned by private III
terests, it is believed that at least 80 per
cent. will come under the classification of
public domain.
Date palms, brought in from Africa, are
thriving in Arizona and Southern Califor-
MIA
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

According to the Cincinnati EnQuir-
er, practical demonstration was given
recently in New York of method of
saving the lives of those prematurely
buried. The system is the invention of
Count Michael de Karnice Karnickio
of Russia
Count KarnIckio's apparatus consists
of tube four inches in diameter. Il box
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
New York,s Highest Building.

A 80 story building is to be erected
ut the southeastern corner of Broadway
and Thirty-third street. New York. The
lot is us feet inches wide on Broad
way and 81 feet ~ inches deep on
Thirty-thrd street 1t will be the high
est building in the city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

The brother Of Andree, the missing
aeronaut, despairing Of his brothers
return from the arctic regions. has
finally opened his will. The tenor of
it shows that the explorer hardly ex-
pected to return.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
An Attractive Flower,

No plant can excel Drummond phloX
in giving life and brilliancy to the gar
den. The many colors it can be pro-
duced in allows of it's use largely for
bedding, and it is a universal favorite
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

The time for planting out carnations
is from April 20 to May 10 in this lati-
tude CMonmouth county, n. j.. The
plants ought to be watered before
planting, so that they will start with
out whiting. Plant them carefully and
just little deeper than they had been
in the flats or pots. If the soil should
be too dry, water should be given to
each plant. The best piece of ground
on the place is not any too good to
plant carnations, says an American
Gardening writer.
The summer culture consists of keep
ing the weeds down and the soil loose,
and topping should be done properly
every week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A Very Ancient Egyptian.

The British museum has recently
come into possession of a mummy
which is generally believed by the ex-
perts who have been privileged to ex-
anime it to be the most ancient yet dis
covered.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
UMBERl LUMBER !
We are making a special 30 day cut
on House and Barn Lumber,
AT $1,000 PER THOUSAND FEET.
DATIFICATION NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
OCTOBER TERM 1901


In the Orphans Court OF Carroll County.
OCTOBER TERN, 1901.
Estate of Lawrence Iepp, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 3rd day of
December, 1901, that the sale of the Real
Estate of Lawrence Zepp, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by }. Wesley Zepp,
Leonard Zepp and Joshua W. Herring, Elk
ecutors of the last will and testament of
said deceased, and this day reported to this
Court by the said Executors, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause be shown to
the contrary on or before the First Monday,
9th day, of January, next; provided Il copy
of this order be inserted for three successive
weeks in some newspaper printed and pub
lshed in Carroll county, before the 5th Mon
day, Both day, of December, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
Eight Hundred and Twenty-Six Dollars.
WILLIAM Y. FRIZZELL.)
JACOB RINEHART, Judges.
l.. CALVIN JORDAN,
TRUE copy,-Test:
JOSEPH ID. Brooks,
dec7 st Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
DATIFICATION NOTICE.
OCTOBER Term, 1901.
dec7 st

OCTOBER TERM, 1901.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
Estate of Abdel r. Wentz, deceased
On application it is ordered, this Bird day
of December 1901 that the sale of the Real
Estate of Abdel r. Wentz, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by Edwin }. Wentz
and j. V. Wentz, Executors of the last will
and testament of said deceased, and this day
reported to this Court by the said Executors,
be ratified and confirmed. unless cause be
shown to the contrary on or before the First
Monday, 9th day. of January, next; provided
copy ofths order be inserted for three success
sive weeks in some newspaper printed and
published in Carroll county, before the 9Th
Monday, Both day of December, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
Thirty Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five Dol
lars.
WILLIAM Y. FRlZZELL, J
JACOB RINEHART Judges.
l., CALVIN JORDAN,
True copy,-Test
JOSEPH d. Brooks,
dec7 st Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Spain Is Progressing.

Greenwich time has been adopted Of
ficially by Spain, and the hours are
numbered from to "a, as in Italy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters Tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
CHRISTIANA BARNES,
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
scribers, on or before the 7ih day of July,
1902; they may otherwise by law be ex
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 3rd day of De-
cember, 1901.
THOMAS A. BARNES,
CAROLINE l.. K0LB,
dec7 At Executors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-31
A Very Remarkable Remedy.

at is with good deal Of pleasure
and satisfaction that / recommend
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" says Druggist a.
w. Sawtelle, of Hartford, Conn. ~
lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed
for sale on my show case, said to me. i
really believe that medicine saved my life
the past summer while at the shore and
she became so enthusiastic over it's
merits that at once made up my mind
to recommend 1t in the future. Recently
a gentleman came into my store so over
come with collie pains that he sank at
to the floor. gave him dose Of this
remedy which helped him. | repeated
the dose and in fifteen minutes he left my
store smilingly informing me that lac felt
as we'll as ever. Sold by b. A. Smith
and Gilbert Il Parker, Olneyville; VIM.
Dunning and Bros, 3s2 Manton avenue /;
N. +, Reiner, Centredale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-31
MANTON.

John Carey is making some repairs to
his home.
Mrs. Eugene Canerty OF Woonsocket Is
the guest of Mrs. George Lawless.
George Norton has one of the most
promising colts in the State.
The Waterman Brothers have purchased
the Edward Evans homestead OF Charles
+. Evans.
Owen TIannaway has accepted situa-
ton with the firm of George W. Dover s.
Co., jewelers., OF Providence.
Thomas Joyce aud family have gone to
Conimicut for the summer.
The Manton Base Ball Association at a
recent meeting voted to get the old
grounds in shape for play ing on at once.
Il. g. Picton will preach at the Church
of Christ on Sunday. In the morning
his subject will be Behold, | stand at
the door and knock" In the evening he
will speak on What think you OF
Christi"
The Mantons and Russells broke even
In the games on Merino Flats on Memo
rial Day. The morning game was IL TO
8 In favor of the Russells and the after.
noon game was TO { In favor of the
home team. The Mantons play at
Thornton tomorrow.
Louis Dunn and Elmer Adams. two
enterprsing lads in the Johnston side,
have gone Into the poultry business. The
boys are taking great interest In their
leathered stock and the venture gives
every promise of success.
M. and Mrs. Frederic Eayrs of Brook.
lyn, n. Y, are the guests of the Council.
man and Mrs. Charles Adams. Mr.
Eayrs is former business partner of Mr.
Adams.
The scholars OF the Summer street
school of Providence were at the WI.
liams' tarm on Friday afternoon of last
week. Arbutus was the object OF their
visit.
Removal-oUntil further notice Dt. +.
w. Thrift has removed to (HopewelO
Bristol, Il. l., for a few months for his
health. Appointments will be made bv
mail and expenses allowed to old patients.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-31
Church Notes.

Free Baptist Church, Plainfeld street
Sermon by the pastor, Rev. ]. M. Low.
den, at Io:4s a. m. reception Of mem
bers; Annual Communion. Sunday
School I2;IS. Christian Endeavor meet-
ing, at 6p. IN. Sermon by the pastor at 7
a change of service will be made at the
Broadway Baptist church for June, July
and August, beginning next Sunday,
June ,, by holding the preaching service
at I7IS, ina. 'diately after the Sunday
School as follows: Sunday School next
Sunday, June =, io'4S m. Echoes from
the Springfield, Nav anniversaries by the
pastor, I7;Is. The Grand Lodge OF
Rhode Island. Independent Order OF
Good Templars. and a number Of other
lodges and their friends will attend the
7nS service,