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

with his dear mother and young brother
! Dick and his sister Sal AS he sat on a
trunk in the baggage car with his pile OF
papers by his side, waiting for the train to
start, he could think Of nothing but that
reunion.
Ben had been saving up for this Christ
mas with more than the usual stinting and
self denial, and the result of it all now
stood before him neatly packed in wood
en- box
| Two men there were aboard the ~. 80
local whose faces reflected nothing Of the
Christmas cheer Presently the fireman
put down his oil can and looked up at the
engineer.
What time is the strike ordered for?'
he asked.
"HaIf past eight to the second, " growled
the engineer.
''Why, that IL leave us ten miles from
no where r cried the fireman, whose
name was Stebbins. "Nice Christmas
we Il have. Lucky if we find roof to
cover us. Why do we have to strike on
Christmas Eve, of all times p he added,
wrathfully.
Cause the president takes this train
out to Edgetown tonight SO 5 he kin hev
Christmas with his old mother. We got
the tip no more than an hour ago. The
men thinks that ruther than get stuck be-
tween here and thar he'll cave in and
grant us wot we ask.
At that moment a well dressed man of
thirty five or so, satchel in hand, came
briskly down the platform and got into the
smoker. 1t was the president Of the road.
He was a very young man for such a pO-
sition, but he had long since shown him
self equal to its responsibilities
The conductor took out his watch. 1t
was already thirty seconds past starting
time, but on Christmas Eve one does not
like to think of anybody losing the train,
and so perhaps losing Christmas dinner
At exactly 7.3l the signal was given,
and with a great kissing Of escaping steam
and slow Hchoo- choo p as though the
big engine were taking breath for its long
run, the train rolled majestically out of the
station.
Ben was on his fourth round-'. candy
and bonbons'' this time-when there was
a sudden jolting and jarring as the train
came quickly to standstill.
Some folks, thinking it station, gath :
cred up their traps preparatory to depar-
ture, but Ben knew better. He knew
they should be halfway between Sands
vile and Henderson, which was the last
stop before Edgetown.
''Hot box, reckon = muttered Ben
to himself THAT Il mean half hour
delay, and mother II get uneasy"
The train boy stepped out on the plat
form, and, leaning far out, he saw knot
of men standing by the engine, their faces
lit up by the light from the cab
Quickly clamboring down, he ran up to
the group Facing each other were the
engineer and the president.
"This is dastardly plot of yours, Mr..
Pearson, the president, was saying "But
you won t force me to give in by any such
course >
"All right, sir p replied the engineer,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.
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TWO LITTLE STOCKINGS.

Two little stockings hung side by side
Close to the fireplace broad and wide.
Two" slid Saint Nick. AS down he came,
Loaded with toys and many game.
"Ho ho - said he. with laugh of fun,
'.PlI have no cheating, my pretty one;
| know who dwells in this house, my dear,
There's only one little girl lives here"
So he crept up close to the chimney place,
And measured sock with a sober face.
Just then wee little note fell out
And huttered low like bird about.
AHA what's this?" said he in surprise,
As he pushed his specs close up to his eyes,
And read the address i'll u child's rough plan,
Dear Saint Nicholas" so il began
THE other stocking you see on the wall
I have hung for child named Clara Hall,
She's IL poor girl, bat very good.
So thought, perhaps. you kindly would
Fill up her stocking too. tonight,
And help to ma Ike her Christmas bright.
If you've not enough for both stockings there
Please put all i'll Clra's, shall not care"
Saint Nicholas brushed tear from his eye,
And, God bless you, darling" he said with a sigh
Then softly he blew through the chimney nigh
note like birds $, ns it scars high,
When down came two of the funniest mOrtals
That ever were seen this side earth's portals.
All little girl needs where money is rare"
Then oh, what scene there Yves in that room
Away went he elves. but down from the gloom
OF the sooty chimney comes trumblng low,
A child's whole wardrobe, from head to toe.
How Santa Claus laughed. as he gathered them in
And fastened each one TO the sock with a pin
Right to the toe he hing blue dress,
she'll think it came from the sky, guess"
Said Saint Nicholas. smoothing the folds of blue
And tying the hood TO the stocking, too.
When ali the warm clothes were fastened on,
And both little socks were filled and done.
Then Santh Claus tucked toy here and there,
And hurried away to the frosty air,
Saying "God pity the poor and bless the dear chic
Who pities them, too, on this night SO wild"
The wind caught the words and bore them on higl
Till they died away on the midnight sky;
While Saint Nicholas flew through the icy air,
Bringing "peace and good will" with him every
where.
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BEN AND THE PRESIDENT.
A CHRISTMAS EVE ADVENTURE.
From the New York Herald ID.

From the New York Herald.
Old 40, with the coal bin piled high
and her water box full to overhowing,
backed sullenly down on the baggage car
of the 7.30 ''locar from Worcester, and
with savage "ker-chunk" that sent IA
shiver through the entire train, allowed
herself to be coupled by the quick fingered
brakeman
1t wanted but five minutes to the half
hour, but already steady stream of pas
sengers heavily laden with all kinds of
mysterious looking parcels was pouring
down the platform and into the cars. For
this was the evening of December "a, and
the spirit of Christmas was over the land.
But happiest of all this happy crowd
was Ben, the train boy. In little over
an hour and half he should be home
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Fine Gift Furniture
AT CHRISTMAS PRICES.

Every housewife will be delighted with pretty piece of
Furniture for the home Besides it is lasting remembrance
and be had here at prices that will make it easy give
Nice Romanesque Stools, pretty uphoIsterng at $3.50.
Fine Gilt Chairs, what you for the paror So and S.
Piano Stools beautifully finished in mahogany, So to $4
Elegant comfortable Rocking Chairs, 50sty ST. 69to $12.
Real Mahogany Parlor Cabinets full mirrored at $25.
Ladies Writing Desks, every style and price SIS to $12.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
CROCKERY EMPORIUM.

If YOU haven't heard oft you must be deaf or
Just arrived. Dinner and Tea Sets and odd
pieces that surprise by their beauty meet the
eye at every turn. Surrounded by such op-
portunities making any mistake is impossible.
Old Sol can't shine more brighter than the
value of our Chamber Sets at $l.95 per set,
worth a full 81 more, in blue, green and pink.
w. II. DAVIS,
The Moruiugstar Stand. Main and John sts.,
iuly27 Westminster, Nd.
TO THE PUBLIC:
If you want
FIRE INSURANCE.
LIFE INSURANCE,
ACCIDENT INSURANCE,
WINDSTORM INSURANCE.,
STEAM BOILER INSURANCE,
Give me call.
Lowest Rates. Best Stock Companies. No
Assessments. No Premium Notes.
Quick Cash Settlements.
JAMES E. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent.
No. I Court Street,
apl If Westminster. Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

DRIVATE SALE.
The undersigned, agent, has for sale the
following described properties
Dwelling house, No. 43, on Liberty SssS
street, Westminster; frame, part brick .Rzsa.
and part weatherboarded; 3 rooms and wide
hall on lst floor; 6 rooms and bath room on
I'd floor; cellars under whole building; gas and
water; well arranged in every respect
Lot No. Al, Liberty street; good newly
built stable in rear on alley.
Three lots on Fair Ground containing from
2 to % acres each; now in grass; will be sold
separately or Jointly as desired
Also farm of 53 acres, short distance from
the city of Westminster; improvements are
large brick house, stable and other outbuild-
ings. This land is of good quality and in
good condition; well watered. &c. Will sell
it in whole or any part of it desired. There
are several fine building sites upon it.
Terms to suit
Z. LYNCH, Agent,
sept 80 If Westminster, Nd.
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China and Toilet Goods.
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Dainty pieces of China and articles for my adys toilet are
always acceptable gwhy not get something from this
elegan The prices remarkably little for such
splendd gifts 80
Lovely Comb and Brush Sets in pretty boxes from 59c to
$3.50. mo-
Art Pictures Medaons very beautiful at 25c So
Oriental Busts and Heads desirable G9c to S3.9S
Hand and Toilet Mirrors every style and price SOC o$35O
Fancy Dishes for salads bon bons priced 5c to So So
Manicure Sets Military Brushes Pretty Vases Hat Brushes
Ornaments Tea Sets, etc, all at special prices
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Handkerchiefs.
FOR CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS.

If YOU don't know what to give for Christmas
handkerchief counterhere you get burden off your
mind quickly.
Ladies' fine Lawn IemsticIcd Iandkerchets, with initial
in the put up in pretty box for only 59c box.
Pure Linen emsched IIandkerchies, fine and sheer J
dozen in dainty little box. Special price l23c each.
Hundreds of lovely embroidered and lace trimmed Hand
kcrchicfs in fine lawn and linen at l5c and 25c.
Finer grades and exquisite designs in all linen, up to 81.
Men pure Linen IIemstitched Iandkerchiel, style
hcIns-al unusual values, only 15c 2Oc, 25c, 35c.
silk Iandkercies and Nuflers-every style and price.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Umbrellas for Presents.
$500 QUALITIES FOR $1.98.

4 rather surprising sale-ever 50 many peo-
pc give Umbrellas at Christmas time-this is
Il splendid chance to give finer one than eX-
pectcd without any more cost to you. There
is only 80 in the lot-they are for both men
and women; all at $1.98, instead Of 50.
Many other splendid and handsome I'M
brcIIas at higher prices, but equally good bar
gains-they run from So up to s.; styles for
Men and Women.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Soap and Perfumery
FOR PRESENTS, 25c.

A box of nice Soap with fine odor, or a
pretty bottle of Perfume in a fancy box will
make Il very acceptable Gift for lady-it is
here at 20c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
FIanneIette Dress Patterns
FOR PRESENTS, 75c.

10 yards of pretty Flannelette, neatly folded
a useful Gift, and only costs you 75c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

IVAN L. HOFF,
l. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
ENGLISH AND GERMAN SPOKEN.
OFFICE-Main Street, near Court, West
minister, Md.
Carroll County Phone. nov % ST.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
New Satine Skirts
FOR PRESENTS. S1.25.

These are fine AIercerized Satine Skirts,
with deep rutlie We have many other better
quality Skirts up to - each; all are splendid
for gift giving Look at the ones for $l25
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
In Toyland.

FOR CHRISTMAS tn rn1x77o nj
PRESENTS. 4A Ivy AcOAAN
Here is where you find anything you want for the
little onesprces in every instance are less than you will
pect pay. See what small amounts will buy.
For 2Sc-We sell Banks Baby Iiattles Gum
Dolls Pop Guns Tin Horns Chairs Stoves, Large Dolls
Baby Trunk Wash Sets, Toy Dishes Bureaus
For 5oc---You get Saw and Buck Doll
Trunks Big Bureau, Games, Magic Lantern, Fine Doll,
Sled Tables, Boats
For 98c-We have Boys Rifle, Large Dishes,
Piano Desk, Drum, Steam Engine Train Of Cars Kitchen
Sets, Horse and Wagon.
These and hundreds of other things at very little prices
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
INDIVIDUALITY.

mature arms each with such faculties enable
him do some feat impossible to airy Emerson
There is an individuality about this store it's Methods
and it's manner of doing business that is Marked and will
ovavs he known whenever seen. We believe should
preserve our individuality would character for
it is essentially part of us.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

GALE BILLS POSTERS COMMERCIAL AND
- OFFICE.
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DERR & LAMBERD,
A PUZZLE!!

pzzn4 question the minds of and lreat small
to buy We believe help solve the problem
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

ORIGINALITY,

To be original is our constant aim. It's duty we
owe you AS strive to the best merchandise
$50 study and plan to introduce original features in
business We would not be echoes miniature copies
of Others the copy always inferior to the subject
Hence original methods therefore them
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

WVhD ADUUl lila MAIL QUA.
We desire replace that old one that you have
made of heavy galvanized iron fitted with
signal absolutely rain proof In fact is the best
Mail Box could find no other would suit purpose
And you may have at expense. Your neighbor
has one-they being put up all over the county.
You had better with every purchase of$lO
more.
nr[seON TUESDAY SANTA CLAUS WILL GIVE
K EVERY BOY AND GIRL A PRESENT. COME.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
MORTON ON THE CIRCUIT BILL
Nebraskan is TO Discuss This Measure
Before Live Stock Congress-

Nebraskan is TO Discuss This Measure
Before Live Stock Congress.
CHICAGO, Nov. 25-The committee
in charge of the arrangements for the
fifth annual convention of the Ma
tional Live Stock association, which
convenes in four days session here
December 3, makes public the pro-
gram. Secretary Wilson will make
an address and take part in the dis
cussions. DR.. Salmon of the bureau of
animal industry will also have a
prominent part in the program. Hon.
l.. G. Powers, chief statistican of the
census office, will be present and an
nounce for the first time the result
Of the live stock census in 1900 Hon.
c. A. Prouty of the Interstate Com
merce commission will talk on amend
ments to the interstate commerce law.
The Grout bill will be discussed by
Hon. ]. Sterling Morton of Nebraska
The program provides for the discus
sion of a number of important meas
ures which the association may advo-
vate before congress.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
LEVIED ON HERD or CATTLE
Six Hundred Fat Bovines Seized for a
Debt.

OMAHA, Nov. 25.-Deputy United
States Marshal Moore is in Holt coun-
ty, where he has levied upon $50 head
of fat cattle in a suit brought by the
Omaha Cattle company against John
H. Dierks. He telegraphs that he is
loading the cattle and will ship them
to Omaha.
In a petition filed in the federal
court, the plaintiff alleges that in Oc-
totber, 1899, the defendants purchased
large herd of cattle from Becker &
Degan of South Omaha. In order that
the defendants might make the pur-
chase, the plaintiff alleges that it
loaned the defendants something like
100000, taking a chattel mortgage as
security. 1t is claimed that the condi-
tions of the mortgage have been vio
lated, hence the suit and the taking
possession of the cattle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
Mrs Dole CrificalIx Ill

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-The body of
little Emmeline Dale. whose death
caused the arrest of her mother on a
charge of murder, was today placed
in the receiving vault of a cemetery.
1t will remain there until County Ply
sician Converse issues a permit for
its burial This will not take place
before the chemical anl microscopic
examination of the stomach has been
completed by DR.. Schultz of Cornell
college and DR.. E. E. Smith of New
York
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
TO FORM CENTRAL UNIONS
New Organization Contemplated by Fed
Grated Unions.

Grated Unions.
NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-It was an
nounced at a recent meeting of the
Federated union that a new body of
central unions in the building trades
has been formed which will take the
place of the board of walking dele
gates and the Building Trades coun-
Gil. The new central body will rep
resent a membership OF $4,000 in the
building trades. 1t will have all of
the building trades unions among it's
affiliated trades unions in it's organi-
zation and it is said strikes will not
be ordered until every honorable
means of settlement has been ex-
hausted. A motion was carried to call
on all unions in the new body to affil-
late themselves with the Central Fed
Grated union.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
CarYes His Old Neighbor.

ALMA, Neb., Nov. 25.-Riley Fimple
and John Wing, neighbors, living near
Woodruff, Kan, just across the state
line from this place, attempted to
settle old scores in a primitive way.
Wing, who was the heavier CT the
two, succeeded in knocking Fimple
when Fimple, in order to eXtricate
himself therefrom, used his pocket
knife on Wing, inf1icting several Sc
we're and dangerous wounds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
Leading Citizens Indicted.

MODENA, Utah, Nov. 25.-The
grand jury of Lincoln, New, which
convened at Poloche last Thursday
has returned indictments against sew.
enteen of the leading citizens of Fay
New, who, it is alleged, participated
in the stringing up of George Ellis,
colored, in an effort to make him con-
fess to numerous thefts that had TAX
en- place in that vicinity during the
last few weeks. All of the men in.
dicted are now in Jail, with the ex-
ception of Superintendent Gaylord OF
the Horseshoe Mining company, Post.
master DeFries and H. H. Cooper, who
were released on bonds. The trial
jury has already been summoned and
the case will come up before District
Judge Talbot tomorrow.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
WYMORE WIFE SUES SALOONS
MIRA. Jasper Byers Alleges they Have
Wrecked Her Husband

Wrecked Her Husband.
BEATRICE, Neb., Nov. 25.-What
promises to be one of the most sensa-
tional damage suits ever tried in
Gage county was filed in the district
court here by Mrs. Jessie Byers of
Wymore. The suit is for $4,000 and
is brought against John Pisar and
Messrs. Reeves, Boyle, Doeckl, Swee-
ME, Grimnyer and Noyes & Woodruff,
saloonkeepers at Wymore, and their
bondsmen. In her petition Mrs. By
ers, who also acts in behalf of her
minor child Margaret, charges that
her husband, Jasper Byers, has become
physical and mental wreck from
drinking intoxicating liquor at the es-
adjustments of the aboVe-named de-
PENDANTS during period covering the
last two years and which has made
him unfit to render his family the
support required of him as a husband
and father The petition also alleges
that prior to the time he became a
frequenter of saloons he was a good,
kind and loving husband of ire
proachable character and provided for
his family in ample manner. Mrs.
Byers is a respected woman. Mr.:
Byers is an old resident of this coun-
ty and has held many positions of
trust, all of which he has discharged
satisfactorily.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
THIRD NEBRASKA REGIMENT
Adiutant Colby and Others Approve the
Plans.


LINCOLN, Neb.. Nov. 23.-Adjutant
General Colby and other military au-
thorities of the state are contem-
plating the organization OF third
regiment of Nebraska National guard.
While the plan is yet in embryo, 1t
has received the endorsement OF sew
sral of the highest officers OF the
guard and the general opinion of
most of them is that it will soon be
put into successful operation.
Under the new organization Omaha
would be given one battalion. The
metropolis now has three companies
of militia, but two of them are at
tached 30 different regimenta and
the third is an independent organiza-
ton. 1t is proposed to group the
three companies together in one reg
iment and one battalion. This reor-
ganization would give Omaha major
and it is not unlikely that the man
chosen for the position will be Cap
tain Eli Hodgins of Company G, Sec
ond regiment. He ranks second among
the captains of the guard.
Adjutant General Colby and Briga-
der General Barry were in consulta-
tion and it is understood that they
were considering the plans for reor-
ganization. General Barry is quoted
as having said that the battalion or
ganization for Omaha, at least, would
be effected.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
TROOPS CAPTURE A FORT.
Captain Lawton Succeeds In Taking Q
Stronghold on Clir.

Stronghold on CLIFF.
MANILA, p. l., Nov. 25.-Captain
Edward P. Lawtons company of the
Nineteenth infantry has attacked and
captured an insurgent fort on Bohol
island, south of Cebu, in the Vizayan
group.
This fort was surrounded on all
sides by a precipice and the only en-
trance to the higher ground was
guarded by a stockade with line of
entrenchments behind it, Captain
Lawtoh sent Sergeant Mcmahon and
twenty men to climb the precipice and
attack the fort in the rear. Sergeant
McMahon's party accomplished their
task after three hours climbing
through the thick underground Of
brush and vines that covered the al
most perpendicular cliff. They took
the enemy by surprise and drove
them from the fort. AS the insurgents
escaped they had to pass the re-
mainder of Captain Lawton's company
at distance of $50 yards. There the
enemy suffered terrible losses.
The insurgents defended themselves
with both cannon and rifles. The can
non were captured, the smaller ones
were removed while the larger ones
were buried. Captain Lawton, in his
regular report, makes special mention
for bravery of Sergeants List and Nc
Mahon.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
GIVE EVERYBODY A CHANCE
Mckinley Monument Auxiliary Adopts
Method of Raising Money.

Mchihiey monument Auxiliary ADOPTS q
Method of Raising Money.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov 23.-Evey
teacher, editor and postmaster in Ne
braska will be asked to receive sub
scriptions for the Mckinley memo
rial fund. At their meeting here
members of the Nebraska branch of
the Mckinley Memorial association
decided to raise Nebraska's contribu-
tion to the monument fund by means
of popular subscription.
The money contributed by Nebras-
kans will be used in erecting monu-
ments to the late president both in
Canton and Washington. 1t is the
purpose of the national association to
erect a suitable memorial to his mem
Dry in Canton first and to use what
money remains in the erection of q
Mckinley monument in Washington
General Charles F. Henderson, pres
ident of the Nebraska branch, pre-
sided at the meeting. The Nebraska
plan for raising money will be made
known to the public by means of cir
culars, which will be sent into all
parts of the state. e. Rosewater, sec
retary of the Nebraska branch, will
mail these circulars to all the post
masters, teachers and editors in the
state, and an effort will be made to
call the memorial movement to the
attention of every person in the state
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
Crowley to Try Elsewhere.

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-By agreement
of attorneys the hearing of the petit
tion for injunction to restrain Father
Jeremiah Crowley from entering the
cathedral of the Holy Name or from
worshipping there was continued by
Judge Tuley until December 2. Father
Crowley set up vigorous claim that nc
court could deprive him of divine wor-
ship and desired time in which to
prepare a reply. Upon promises he
was allowed continuance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29

. THEDFORD, Neb., Nov 23.-The
stockmen of this county met at the
court house here and organized a
Stockmen's Protective and Breeders
association, and have determined to
pave a rocky way for the rustler in
the future. J. H. Edmisten was cleo
ted chairman and E. D. Roberts sec
retary.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1901-11-29
Nebraska Art Association.

LINCOLN, Neb, Nov. 23-The
eighth annual exhibition OF the Ne
braska Art association will be held at
the library December 26 to January
16, inclusive. The pictures have been
selected by Miss Florence Levy, who
was conected with the art department
of the .Pan-American exposition Ex-
hibfts will be confined to American
artists.