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The Washington times., 1901-12-17
TUBERS COME
FROM ABROAD.
New York City Importing
Foreign Potatoes.
DOMESTIC ARTICLE MUCH TOO DEAR.
Farmers Take Advantage of tho
Famine to Hold Out for Higher
Prices Cheaper to Buy in the
Old Country Those Who Did So
Gather Small Fortunes.

NEW YORK. Dec. l5.-For tie last few
weeks probably four-ffths OF the potatoes
reaching New York City for consumption
have come from Europe. That America
should be buyer OF transatlantic Po-
tatoes seems strange to the private CON
sumer. and even those on the inside Of
The potato market admit that it is rather
odd.
Not for eight years has this country
bought potatoes abroad many great guam
titles, but the steamer Southwark arrived
last Saturday from Antwerp with 10000
bushels. the yaderiand is expected to-
morrow with 60,Oc0 barrels. and the Lau-
rontian from Glasgow in a day or two
with $4,000 bushels.
Going on for Three Weeks.
This has been going on for about three
weeks. The potatoes come from Scotland,
ireland, and Belgium. The potato crop in
these countries has been particularly
good ana the crop here the worst this
country has had for many years.
Last summer potatoes sold as nigh as
s. a barrel but that was a time when pO-
tatoes are expected to he high. They were
higher than usual. though because of
drOughts and had weather. The fall crop
was V orso yet but prices dropped in Sep
tember until the farmers had to sell that
part OF their crop which would not keep.
Holding ont for High Prices.
The good portions they put in their eel
lars and storehouses because they be-
lieved that by holding on they could get
the big prices The price Of potatoes
went up a dollar in three days three
weeks age. Many farmers in the last
three weeks have refused to sell their po-
tatoes for love or money, and those that
would sell have been demanding as much
as 50 a barrel
That brought the price here to private
consumers up 10 s. and s. at a tine when
potatoes are usually cheap. At least that
IS the explanation they give around the
produce market
Small Prices Renped.
1t was said today that a few individuals
had anticipated the action Of the fnrrers
and carly in November began buying po-
tatoes on the ether side Potatoes abroad
can be bought for 20 cents a bushel. Other
charges bring the price of potatoes from
Europe TO $40 barrel en- the New York
pier.
AiIpeittI dccoTulnB 10 reports, nave
been cleaning up small fortunes Recently,
on account Of these increasing lmporta-
tions. the farmers began to show a little
disposition 10 sell, and the price of do
mestic potatoes has come down a little,
but even now they range from S225 to
$2.T5.
Change Predicted.
The people who have not been import
ing European potatoes say it viii soon be
their turn to laugh, because farmers are
getting ready to drop their pices slill fur
Their. The wholesale price for potatoes
this ti.1e Of the year ought 10 be about
s1s0.
New York consumes about $4,000 bush
els of potatoes a day, according 20 trade
estimates. The outlook seems to be that
New Workers will continue to eat import
ed potatoes and pay high prices for some
time
The Washington times., 1901-12-17
PRO-BOER ADVOCATE HERE.
General o'Bcirne seeks Audience
With the President.

It is the intention Of Gen. James r.
o'Beirne. the pro-Boer advocate of New
York, to secure an audience with the Pres
ident in the near future for the purpose OF
discussing the war in South Africa.
The Beers since the accession OF Mr..
Roosevelt TO the Presidency. have pinned
fresh hopes on an initiative mediatory
step by the United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Meeting of Congress.

The Fifty Seventh Congress will meet on
Monday next for the first and long session.
President Roosevelt has his message ready
and will submit it to both houses on the second
day. 1t is said that it will be the longest
document Of the kind sent to Congress for
some wears, and from what is known OF it, it
may be assumed that there will be strained
relations between the President and Congress
from the very start Of the session.
The President is for reciprocity in trade.
Many Republican Senators and Representa-
tiyes are not They believe it will be an en-
tering wedge TO free trade.
The President is believer in Civil Service
reform. Most Republicans are not
The President favors ship subsidies. Many
Republican Senators and Representatives do
not.
The President is war-like, and would have
a much larger army and navy. Many Repub-
lican Senators and Representatives would not.
Il is not known how far the President will
90 ON these matters in his message or how
strongly he will state them, but Roosevelt is
Strenuous or nothing usually. He is seek
ing nomination for President in 1904, and
his ambition may lead him TO deal more IN
generalities than has been his wont. But he
is impetuous, and will not be able to restrain
himself, even if he is a little moderate at the
beginning, and many close observers believe
there will be break between the President
and Congress early in the session.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Scribner's Magazine Christmas
Number.

The Christmas Number of scribner's Magazine is
especially notable for charming fiction and novel
and effective art features The d-fashioned Christ
mas story does not prevail but in its place has come
the story of bright and cheerful social phases deli
cate sentiment wit and humor. The best work of
the best writers is used in these special numbers
rather than Christmas tales written TO order. In
this number appear such authors as Thomas Nelson
Page F. Hopkinson Smith, William Henry Bishop
and Arthur Cosslett Smith.
Artistically this Christmas number contains many
effective features. Maxfield Parrish furnishes the
beautiful Christmas and in addition the 'front.'
ispece printed in color and other illustrations in
black and white to accompany one of the stories.
Castaigne illustrates in color romantic episode
in the career of Cleopatra accompanying poem
by Benjamin Paul Blood, author of "The Lion of the
Nile.''
Another elaborate color-scheme is a reproduction
of the beautiful pictures of childhood by Jessie
Wilcox Smith accompanying fanciful story by
William Henry Bishop, the hero of which is an up
to-date boy who believes in the efficacy of Fairy
Wand and is not disappointed.
The portraiture of real children is represented by
the leading American artists, who have furnished
their work illustrate article ON that subject by
Harrison S. Morris.
A stirring seastory by A. W. worse. telling of
1.-THE Making of Pilot" is illustrated by Reuter-
dahl
Thomas Nelson Page, who knows the South thor
oughly, pictures in delightfully."- romantic vein the
characteristics of "An Old Virginia Sunday as it
was kept in his boyhood. Clinedinst sympatheti-
cally illustrates it.
There is witty and satirical tale, full of amusing
dialogue. by Eleanor Stuart.
when the Snow Falls in the Adirondacks' is a
description by John R. Spears of many phases of
winter In the woods founded on long familiarity
with it. illustrated.
There is Christmas Point of View, "Good Win to
Men," by E. s. Martin, discussion of Art Societies
by Russell Sturgis, and several poems.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Maryland Affairs.

On Wednesday 68 marriage licenses were
issued in Baltimore, 10 less than last year.
The Continental National Bank and the
National Bank of Commerce, both of Balti
more, are to be consolidated.
Ezekiel Fleming's large steam saving out.
fit, in CAROLS woods, Howard county, was
burned Monday night. Loss $4,000.
A barn and contents on the farm of Mrs.
county, was burned Tuesday. Loss $4,000.
Numerous prospectors are hunting for oil
in Garrett county and obtaining leases for land
on which there is. the slightest indication ofoil,
Judge Richie, of the Baltimore Circuit
Court, appointed Francis A. Buschman and
Jacob A. Seaton receivers for the Right Wor-
thy Grand Council, Independent Order of
Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria
of Maryland. 1t is negro organization.
In Baltimore, on Tuesday, Joseph |. Adams
was found guilty of mansaughter for killing
his wife, Georgianna j. Adams, on the Cedar
avenue bridge, Baltimore, on August II last
The second charge, that of the murder OF
Charles M. Houck, the woman's alleged par
amour, was stetted by States Attorney Nc
Lane. Adams was thereupon sentenced by
Judge Wickes 10 serve 10 years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Edward s. Jones, formerly of Philadelphia,
Pa, was married in Cumberland last Monday
to Miss Ida Smith, of Eckhart. On Tuesday,
VIM. R. Bowden, of Frostburg, went TO Cum
berlard to procure license TO marry the same
woman, when the clerk of the court informed
him she was married the day previous to Mr..
Jones. Bowden returned to his home singing
'sThere's many a slip between the cup and the
lip" and thankful that be escaped such a
tickle woman.
Last Tuesday afternoon the large bank barn
on the farm of the Buckingham Industrial
School, near Buckeystown, Frederick county,
was totally destroyed by fire, en- failing loss
of over $4,000. Hay, fodder and farming
machinery were also consumed, as were the
outbuidings The two large corncribs, con.
tanning 400 barrels of corn, and the hogpens,
which were recently completed at cost Of
5000, were destroyed. In these pens were a
number of hogs, which were being fattened
for slaughtering, but the fire spread so rapidly
they could not be liberated and were all roasted
alive. The barn, which was one of the finest
structures of its kind in Frederick county, was
80 feet long and 80 feet wide, and was built a
few years ago.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
United States Involved Again.

There is war in Colombia, the Liberals EN-
.deavoring to capture the government. The
United States have become involved in the
matter to some extent, having by treaty made
some years ago guaranteed TO protect the
railroad across the Isthmus of Panama and to
see that traffic on it is not interrupted. The
government troops occupy Panama and the in
surgents Colon. the termini of the road, and
for few days traffic on the railroad was
stopped. United States marines have been
landed, and, under their protection, railroad
operations have been resumed. A Colombian
gunboat is DESTROYS Of Smelling the insurgents
out of Colon and body of insurgents are
threatening TO attack the government troops
at Panama. To allow either to be done
would be violation oftreaty obligations upon
the part of the United States, as such attacks
wonld interfere with railroad operations. If
the two attacks are insisted upon, it would
appear that the United States marines would
have to oppose both forces.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Larger Appropriations Desired.

Agitation for more liberal appropriations to
the State Militia has begun. Civilization and
culture are higher in Maryland than in any
other State in the Union. Nowhere do peace
and good order prevail as in this State, and
conditions are steadily improving. There is
little need of militia in Maryland. Two COM
panies on the Eastern Shore, two in Western
Maryland, and a battalion in Baltimore would
be sufficient for all possible purposes. ost
of the military organizations were organized
for the amusement of its members, not from
any patriotic purpose Of rendering public SER
vice, aud the annual encampments are ex-
pensive picnics with some drilling and guard
duty as secondary considerations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Rayner Made No Charge.

Attorney General Isidor Rayner, who so
ably conducted the case of Rear Admiral
Schley before the Court of Inquiry at Wash.
ington, has very generously declined to accept
any compensation whatever for his services or
expenses. As token of appreciation the
Admiral and Mrs. Schley presented Mr.. Ray
ner with valuable gold watch and chain and
Mrs. Rayner with magnificent brooch, set
with pearls and diamonds. Mr.. Rayner has
also had the opportunity to show his great
ability as lawyer and to make national
reputation, worth far more than any fee he
could have charged Admiral SchIey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Business Locals.

White Corn Wanted by Klee Milling Co.,
at Gist, Md, at $2.70 per barrel.
DR.. Jane, H. Frazer, of Baltimore, WE'LL
known to many citizens of this city, has be-
come general manager for Maryland, the Dis
trct of Columbia, and West Virginia, for the
Security Trust and Life Insurance Company
of New York, with offices in the Glenn Build
ing, ST. Paul street, Baltimore. He succeeds
Mr. James c. Cuttings, whose home is near
Finksburg. Ex-Gov. Pattison, of Pennsyl-
vania, is President of the Company, which has
nigh place among insurance companies.
The Church of God Union Sunday School
will bold Christmas entertainment in the
Church at Frizelburg on Saturday night, De-
cember 18th, consisting of speaking, readings,
recitations, dialogues, vocal and instru-
mental music. The public are invited to at
tend. Proceeds for the benefit of the school.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Fatal Accident.

A special to The ADVOCATE from Hanover,
Pa, November 49, says:
Mr.. George Rice, a resident of this place.
met with an accident at p. m. today which
caused his death moment later. He was
driving horse attached to a buggy coming
up Carlisle street, when the horse ran off and
struck a telephone pole, throwing Mr.. Rice S
head against the pole, crushing his skull, dis
locating his arm and bruising his body. He
was at once taken to his home at the Central
Hotel, but he expired before reaching there.
He had been working at shoe making for a
number of years, but was foreman in the
Sheppard & Myers Shoe Co., of this place.
His death is deeply felt by the propretors as
well as the employees. Mr. Rice was native
of Germany, and has a son and sister living
in Baltimore Nd. b.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
.sMiss Bob white,' The Light opera Sue
cess of the Year.

cess OF the Year.
The forthcoming presentation of Willard Spen-
sers latest and greatest opera at the Academy Bal
timore next week, will undoubtedly prove to be
the event of the season in that city. Coming it
does with its phenomenal record of hundred con-
secutiye performances in Philadelphia at the very
close of the last theatrical season. and with its great
cast and production. say nothing of the immense
ensemble made up of its great chorus and enlarged
orchestra it certainly marks an important epoch in
local theatricas The success attained by Mr.. Spen-
ser with his two former operas, 1.-The Little Tycoon"
and 1.-THE Princess Bonnie was such as to encour-
age him to better things, and in "Miss Bob White"
he has fairly "outspensered" Spenser People who
have heard Miss Bob White" are invariably wor-
shippers its shrine, and its composer is likely to
be looked upon as combination parallel OF Gilbert
and Sullivan being both librettist and composer, a
distinction hitherto unaccomplished by any other
writer The musical score is remarkable for the
succession of melodic phrases which follow each
other increasingly The book is quantity inter-
estng and funny as the score is melodous and each
seems to dovetail into the other with geometrical
precision, assuring a smoothness that cannot be
reached by collaboration. The production from a
scenic and costume standpoint is superb, Messrs
Nixon and Zimmerman, its producers and mana
gers, having shovelled out money with prodigal
liberality The result is palpable to the most hlase
spectator. The cast includes Ethel Jackson Richard
F Carroll, Frank Deshon, Thomas Whiffen, VIM. K.
Philip Nicholas Burnham, Mathilde Preyile and
Alice Campbell The organization numbers eighty
persons and the local orchestra will be augmented
by the company's one, the music being directed by
Clarence West, and the whole insuring a complete
ness hitherto not seen there The sale of seats points
to an overwhelming gathering of theatre-goers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30

James Alvord, the outlaw who assisted in
robberies on the Southern Pacific in Arizona,
has been killed while trying to hold up a
messenger for the pay roll of the Sonora Mi
ming Company, at Tubutama, Sonora.
AtSheridan, Wyoming, G. Frank McLaugh.
lin, Superintendent of the Nickle Mining and
Milling Company, was shot and killed Tues
day by Lew Hartsough, his partner, after a
quarrel. Hartsough is i'll custody.
A blizzard ragged throughout Northern New
York for Is hours Tuesday. The fall of snow
was very heavy. Trains were late and county
roads badly drifted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Rogers for Speaker.

1t is generally conceded that Hon. John
Hubner, of Baltimore county, will be chosen
President of the Senate, but the Speakership
Of the House is undetermined. As Mr.. Hub
ner is as closely allied with Baltimore City as
with the county, he will be as much a repre-
sentive of the city as the county, and the
Speaker of the House should be taken from
the counties. We know of no one among the
county members better qualified than Hon.
John G. Rogers, of Howard county, as before
stated in the ADVOCATE. He is able, honest
and has had legislative experience, and will
make very acceptable Speaker.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
OYSTER Suppers.

The ladies of the NJ. P. Church, this city,
will hold Festival and Oyster Supper in the
Firemen's Building, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 4, s, 8, z
Alesia Band will hold an Oyster Supper
and Festival on December u, % and 30
Do not forget the time.
Do not forget the Oyster Supper at Tyrone
December 5, 6 and Z, of the 2. 0. 5. OF a
The Mayberry Band will furnish music; usua
amesements. All are invited.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
announcement and Expensive.

When the law was passed providing for an.
nual registration of voters in Baltim ore we
regarded it mistake. After FIVE years ex-
perience the people of that city also regard ii
as mistake. 1t is not only an inconvenience
to voters to register every year, but annual
registrations are also expensive. The cost is
about $50, 900 year, which is a very consid :
cradle amount, especially as annual registra
ton do not add materially to the honesty OF
elections. In addition political parties spend
large amounts to get their voters registered.
1t is likely some change in the law will be
made at the coming session ofthe Legislature.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30

Sugars, Al, 5, SIC pound. Candy, 6, 8, 10,
II, 15c pound. Chocolate Drops, Is and zoe
pound. Prunes, 5, and l0c pound. Mince
Meat, and lie pound. Best layer Figs, l5c
pound. Leader in Flour, 40 to zoe sack.
Use Star and Leader Coffees, at lie and loo
pound, always fresh. Leader Baking Powder,
15c pound Try our New Orleans Syrup.
Good Plum Pudding, Zoe can. Oranges,
Lemons and Bananas New Buckwheat and
Hominy. Coffee, s, 10, y, ID and 15c pound.
Fine Matches, Zoe dozen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
The Indians.

If the recommendations of Commissioners of
Indian Affairs Jones, which are endorsed by
the Secretary of the Interior, are favorably
considered by Congress- able-boded Indians
will be required to work a portion of the lands
allotted to them, and the course in the Indian
schools will be confined to primary branches
and trades taught best suited to their condi-
ton. These changes should be readily en-
dorsed by Congress, for it is an injustice to the
Indian to teach him idleness, by supporting
him, and an injustice to the people to tax
them to support able bodied Indians who are
able to support themseles. Useful trades will
be more valuable to them than higher educa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30

II is almost impossible nowadays to keep
house without magazine. The Century is a
good one, and gives vast amount of enter
tanning reading during the year. While St.
Nicholas, for the young people, has no supe-
rior in this country. Both are published by
The Century Co., New York city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Washington, Westminster and
Gettysburg Railroad Company
PROPOSALS FOR TIES AND
TRESTLE TIMBER.

Proposals for furnishing TIES and TRES
TIE TIMBER, in large or small quantities,
along the line Of this Railroad will be receiv-
ed at the head office of the company in New
York, and by the undersigned.
---TIES.---
To be of White Oak, Chestnut Oak OF
Heart Pine (Southern) Dimensions:-8 feet
long, inches thick, inches face, either
hewed or sawed, squared or faced on two
sides, remaining two sides may be left round.
---TIMBER.---
To be of White Oak, Chestnut Oak or Heart
Pine (Southern) sawed. II inches by l.
inches square. Also inches by IA inches
also SIS inches, 6x8 inches and 3x10 inches
Ties to be delivered at any convenient point
along the Right of Way.
Timber to be delivered at points or Right
of Way where designated.
The prices paid for Ties and Timber will
be the prevailing prices paid for similar ma.
terial by adjoining Railroad Companies.
For specifications, prices and particulars,
Apply to
J. w. ANDREWS, G. E.,
nov30-3t Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
DOLLS. DoLLsl
The wise one will

The wise one will
buy these now and
have plenty of time to
dress them without
working themselves to
death at the last to get
everything ready for
Christmas eve. At
any rate make your
selection now while
the assortment is conf
plete, and if you do
not wish to take them
home we will lay them
away and send home
for you whenever you
wish.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
HEADQUARTERS FOR
CANDIES, NUTS AND FRUITS
WILLIAM NJ KEEFER'S GROCERY.
CALL AND EXAMINE OUR GOODS.

Fresh Mixed Nuts, 15c pound Chocolate,
10, Is, 16, II, Is, zoe cake. Currants and
Seeded Raisins, 10c box. Cocoanuts, 5, 8
and &c each. Best Dates, &c pack. Pure
Lemon and Vanilla, 10c ounce. Dried Corn,
Soup and Lima Beans. Try our Spices, they
are pure. Give us call on light or dark
Syrup at zoe gallon. Good rice, new, and
Sc pound. Brooms, 10, Is, 20, rs and 3Oc
each. Teas, 40, so, 60 and soc pound. Call
and get our prices on Canned Corn, Peas,
Beans, Tomatoes, &c. Raisins, 6, aud lOc
pound.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30

From Hatteras to Por tland theAtlanic coast
was swept by the severest storm of the year,
last Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Wrecks
strew the coast, and summer resorts were
greatly damaged. A large number of bodies
have been washed ashore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
A Quart Granite Ket-
ties Csc.

When these are gone we
will have to pay this for the
next ones we, buy. 4 quart
Granite straight Kettles, with
lids, 25c.
Csc.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
New Glassware lOc.

Special lot Of pretty new
Glassware, including a very
pretty lot of Vases and Orna-
ments, all worth much more,
at 10c for choice. Notice the
first table at the foot of the
stairs.