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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-04-19
Death of well-Known People.

Joseph B-miller, aged rs years, residing at
the ollgate on the Baltimore pike, near Han
over, Pa, died al 2 CLOCK last Tuesday morn
ing from the result of stroke of paralysis,
received about 4 O'Clock Monday afternoon.
He was formerly resident of this county, and
was twice married. His first wife was Miss
Susan Face, of this county, To whom he was
united in marriage about 0years ago. About
ten years later she died. Several years later
he married bis second wife. who was Mrs.
Derkalz, of this county, and who died ten
years ago. He is survived by three sons and
two daughters-John, Jacob and Wesley Be-
miller. of this county, and Mrs. George Null.
of near Black Rock, and Mrs. John Resi-, of
Bandana. One brother and one sister also
survive-John Bemiller and Miss Mary Be-
miller both of Union Mills. His funeral took
place on the 18th. Services and interment at
Sherman Church, Rev. j. A. Metzger ofiici-
ating.
George W. Burns, in his 10Th year, died at
Sparrows Point, Nd, on April l6, at the resi-
dence of his son .in-law, George M. Sauerweln.
Marshall Pickett died at his residence, near
Morgan Chapel, ON the 18th instant, in his
6lst year.
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Md by Rev S. NJ. Roeder, William Howard
Trump and Miss Laura Thurman, both of Man
chester, Md.
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Mrs Sarah A. Barnes died April 5, 1902, aged 70
wears months and days.
OH mother, who is like her?
No one on earth can take her place;
Her memory shall soothe our sorrow,
Till in heaven we behold her face.
BY HER DAUGHTER. E. J.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SATURDAY, APRIL l9, 1902.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05

The American Exporter" voices the
rather startling opinion that tabloids Of
fresh air may soon be in the market.
put up in convenient form to carry in
the vest pocket. In following the line
OF scientific investigation indicated by
; the discoveries Of acetylene. one scien-
fist ascertaiHed that the peroxide Of cal
cium or Of potassium, compressed IN
del. certain conditions. and pat in the
presence OF Il permanganate. and hyper
chIorite. and some salts of copper or
nickei. possesses also the property Of
being dacomposed without heat in con
tact with water. emitting a sas exactly
like the carburet of calcium The gas,
however. instead of being acetylene. is
oxygene chemically pure (99.9 per cent?
Through this discovery we are able to
possess portabI oxygen or oxygen tab
lets. TWO pounds Of the peroxide making
800 quarts Of oxygen As a result OF
this discovery it is contended that (
human being can remain without having
his life endangered inside OF subma-
rine boat or in @ caisson, providing ne
taxes along q supply VI oAy gen SdD4eL9
to be dissolved in water when needed.
Aside from the secC ndary elements,
argon, neon, heliUm, etc. which play
only an insignificant part, respirable air
contains 20 per cent Of nitrogen and p
per cent Of oxygen. the oxygen being
alone utilized in respiration. Admitting
that q pei. cent Of oxygen has been alb
sorbed by the lungs. the % per cent OF
nitrogen remains, and the scientist says
1t would only be necessary to replace
the oxygen IN order to restore the at
mosphere in it's original elements It
is precisely this automatic work that Is
performed by the aerogen stone as fast
as the oxygen is absorbed.
1t is true the air becomes initiated in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
'The average man only becomes an
entity when the average is taken from
q large number of individuals, the ma
jority of whom have many common
characteristics"
THE AVERAGE
MAN

The New the average myth;
words that there and Will be who
description given Of this individual in statistical works
follow that when talk Of the
basng argument faacy- But little reflection will
show that this :
depends subject of The argument, whether the term
average VIII prove useful misleading When that the
average be hx years old and that the
truth although that there large mortality
particular age The based mortality stats
children who reaches hrysx has
simply the conditions which lead to the death of large
portion Of the children Of community before they FIVE
old
When say that the average viii be fired with patriotic
his invaded tell the truth because
experience has shown that practically the whole male
population VIII ready military duty Those who do alb
normal That average typical req
resentative
there doubt that the misleading
When the based statistics taking IN large numbers
individuals extremes do have the typical all
but hybrid For example, when the North and South
utterly the subject of slavery there would have
trying find what average American thought
that SUBJECT by statistics There Americans
those days The average only becomes entity when the
age large individuals, majority
have many common characteristics.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05

that celebrated lawyer, Lord Erskine,
which frequently dined at the same table
as his lordship and his eastounded fell
low-guests. was invited to the rejection
given in its honor; but, had it put in an
appearance, it would only have followed
the example set By favorite horse own
ed by Mr. Clark. a wealthy resident OF
New York. which animal. on the occa-
sion Of the banquet given in coach
house deliberately decorated for The c.
casion. in December. 1888. was led to
the table and provided with bowl Of
champagne. OF which liquor it drank sew
eraI quarts amid ne pIaudits Of the as
sembled guests.
That animal "banquets" are becoming
comparatively common in the United
States nowadays may be gathered from
the fact that about six months ago q
millionaire hostess invited a number Of
her friends 10 a dog banquet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
THE DUTY
OF GOSSIP
By L. L.

It reported mining operator Salt City recently
goadd desperation by about his do
had had trouble with his wife and beng tor
by the subject turned upon the and
shot Them aeryard committing suicide
rather surprising to find how many people there who
apparently gossip duty Not only do they comment upon
private of their negbo openly and private, but they
neehbo the delicate subjects often IN
taunt way which utterly ujufbe by any code of morals
other these people consider that they full
filing duty 70 public when they behave in tn
1t much say that sensitive person 1t almost
the gauntlet this of thing than endure the rou
moreover, falls the innocent oener
than the guilty.
person who deliberately the bad apt to be left
severely The gosss thing, that nothing they
say very upon thoroughly deter1ined He does
nion and likely give them good they
Hence they conne their remarks rule the injured
wife, ms clidren-the who not
suffer 1t thoroughly and
coyay performance respectable folk knew how de-
testabe they appear in this role perhaps they would play
ING
such do any good It has been
proved again that they do harm. Why then, should
intelligent thoughtful people when they hear of misfor
their business pontedy refrain from making
marks particularly eoneerned2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
EUROPE'S COMMON DANGER -"

All the way from Rome the that King Victor En-
IanueF Petersburg and the further jounengs
to Berlin Vienna, and other European capitals after ALL the IN
teret of general disarmament and peace the continental
TONS order that the thus saved be employed to combat
enemy whom they all dad-he competition of the everlasting
Yankee.
Italy young ruler would through milestone
with hole IN the just far the and he quite
able understand that II IN less than decades the Yankees have
succeeded gobbEng much of the internal and external
Of Europe there VIII be nothing but scraps left for the natives
half century
Mr. Morgan putting whole steamship lines his eapacous
pocket he and Mr. Yerkes divd among themselves all of Lon
don underground traffic; every the tght little isle and
of the continent the Yankees spying and wi and when they
disappear Is discovered that goody share of the trade Of the
country has with them, And the that breaks
the cameI back American dressnakers going establish
bne covering the principal cities of Europe and Paris and London,
and Vienna and Berlin longer the oators and arb
Of fashion There.
The European wrigglng long
Yankee competition going if he
But its going to be d tough job.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
GIRLS NAMES.

Frances is 'unstained and free:"
Bertha. s'pellUcid, purely bright
Clara clear as the crystal sea;
Lucy, Z star of radis-t Light
Catherine is pure a re mountain afFi
Henrietta. eoft, sweet star"
Felicia is q happy =iri
Matilda IS a lady tr1e;'
Margaret is zIssaing PEARL"
Rebecca, with the faithful few;''
Susan is lily white
Jane has the willows curve and
grace"
Cecilia, dear. is dim of sight;"
Sophia shows wisdom on her faces''
Constance is fire ard resoIute;
Grace, delicious. favor meet;s'
Charlotte. noble. good rerute;'
Harriet, a fine ''odor sweet"
Isabella IS . lady rare"
Lucinda. constant as the days
Marie means "a lady fair
Abigail. joyful as May"
Elizabeth. --an oath Of trusts
Adelia. nice princess. .proud;"
agatha is truly good ana JUST"
Letitia "a joy ayowed;;'
Jeninaa. a soft sound in the airs
Caroline "a sweet spirit haIe;1
Cornelia- harmonious and fair"
Selma, "a sweet nightingaIe;''
Lydia, "a refreshing we'll;
Judith. "a jewel none exceli''
Priscilla. ancient Of days"
-NorgY,-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05

By
LOUIS RAPHAEL DRESSER,
Composer of Drink to lie Only Win
Thine Eyes"

Patriotism in music, like patriotism
IN everything else, travels in waves Its
ebb and flow, is as pereeptibIe as is the
rise and fall OF the stock market
Just now We are undergoing a musi-
f cal patriotic upheavaI With the extern
sion Of the counry's boundaries. its new
grasp on matters OF material moment. q
new yftalization has been felt through
the art centers.
There is q new national scale in paint
ing, in sculpture, in architecture. and in
music. Our composers are saying:
we need a new basis OF composition,
but We need above all new national
anthem
special committee Of the Society Of
the Cincinnati OF Rhode Island has re-
Gently offered a gold medal for an origf-
nal air adaptable 10 the words OF the
hymn America" and other societies
and organizations throughout the coun-
Try are pursuing similar courses; with
tie intent OF arousing interest in new
national railying hymn
So far many have tried and many have
failed; but the pursuit IS by no means
abandoned by reason Of non-saecsss.
It takes long tine to outgrov any
thing that speaks to the Eati5aal heart
It VIII be hard to reconcile ourselves to
an air that is TO take The place Of the
Star spangled Banner" but the time is
growing ripper every moment, and We
certainly have men who are as fully
capable OF expressing the new American
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
WHIMS OF THE DINING ROOM

Although the late King OF Bavaria s
habit Of dining with a bust OF Queen
Marie Antoinette in front OF him pro-
vides the most noteworthy example of
the inaninate dinner guest, his majesty
vas far from inaugurating this strange
custom, which has been observed by sew
eraI eccentries, and which probably owes
its origin to q certain Henry Constantine
Jennings. says 'TIt-Bits-"
The eighteenth century eccentric On
one occasion purchased a statue Of
Venus, and for the first six months after
he had obtained possession Of the same
the fair goddess occupied a seat at the
head Of his dinner table, with two foot
men in lace Iverles standing behind her.
whose duty it was to place the most
costly viands before her by way Of obla-
ton
One Of the largest gatherings Of mani
mate guests assembled at a luncheon
party given by Clyde Fitch, the dram
atist, few months ago, on which coca
sion the animate guests found, on reach
ing the rendezvous. that seated at the
table, which was strewn with pale pink
rose petals. we're number Of dolls elab-
orately dressed 10 represent the most
famous female characters in The dramat-
lists plays.
Some two OF three years ago q com
pany Of the Third African Battalion.
who had been employed in annihilating
the swarm Of sparrows that were eating
up the crops at Ker, TuDis. were regaled
with an omelette containing 5000 eggs.
that measured seven feet in circumfer-
enee.
4 Few weeks ago this gigantic dish
vas recalled to mind by the chief item
On the menu OF a rejection enjoyed at
Ganderheim. IL the Hartz Mountain,
when. to celebrate the occasion Of one
Of the local schoolmaster's hens laying
her thousandth egg. the town was deco
rated, and a supper held, at which the
health OF the hen was duly toasted and
& gigantic omelette partaken Of
Il was not stated al the time whether
the worthy hen, ike the tat goose Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
"Why was there 4 first dance?
Some say that love was its origin"

say that lo7e was its origin. and just as
the peacock spreads his tail. the turkey
struts, and the bird whistles to show his
love TO his mate, so man capered and
gyrated in front of his love to express
mis- admiration.
Dancing differs from singing in this.
that the same music may be set to a
variety OF words. while in dancing the
attitudes. gestures, and motions are 50
directly derived from the principles OF
nature that there is no difficulty in de-
picting the various emotions by appTo-
pirate bodily and facial expressions.
4 dance without meaning is worse
than iDsipid, il is al insult to the be
holder; and just as there are national
dances that faithfully depict the na-
tiouaI character. the sturdy good nature
OF the Englishman. the droll hunor Of
the Hollander, the rural simplicity Of
the Tyrolese peasanry, and the grim
pathos OF the Russian. so each character
and each phase Of character can be and
must be literally and POLITICALLY ex-
pressed in tbs dance of that character.
In the old Irish Jig and reel dancing
the course Of courtship is aided BY the
bold, firm stepping Of the man, the
maidenly mincing Of the woman; she
retreating as he advances. she adyanc-
ing as he moves backward.
Again. the national dance OF Hungary
the Czardas-is a representation of a
courtship. There is depicted the bold
advance. the modest retreat. the pro-
posaL its rejection. and finally an open
armed acceptance. Every step of the
way is as clearly portrayed In the IA
cial expression as in the rhythmic move
ments OF the body
The real charm Of dancing is in the
graceful swaying Of the body and arms,
rather than q violent movement and in
complicated steps
Everything must be done as easily rs
one breathes- There must be nothing Of
artificial look; nothing that speaks Of
difficulties overcome. But a purpose
must be expressed a thought must be
conveyed, by every look or gesture. Then
and then only will the symbolism Of
dancing be expressed by poetic pose and
action
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05

spirit in song as those who express It IN
Wall Street and in the Presidential
chair.
silas C. Pratt would write a most
scholarly anthem. as would Edward
Alexander Mcdowell. Dudley Buck.
Homer y Bartlett, OF Horatio Parker.
Among those who would treat it more
popularity are Reginald de Koven-whose
recent music TO KiDiing's occasional
is BY far the hest setting the poem has
had; Edgar s Kelly-flling Prof. Park
ef's chair Of music at Yale College; and
Henry K Hadiey, whose symphony, The
Seasons. received a double prize last
winter, and was perroSae ID BY the New
York Philharmonic Sedan honor ae-
corded for the frs. time TO any men,
Der Of the younger eoterie Of American
composers.
Mr. Hadley is thoroughly American.
and has FIRE and originality. and is the
most promising amoEg our younger com
posers-
There are also two OF three OF the wo-
men composers CT America who might
successfully fer the honor Miss
I-au-a Sedgwiek Collins. Z leader among
the Daughters OF tae Revolution, has
American ancestry and =
prcGouneed national tinge TO some OF
her music. Mrs. H II A Beach. OF Bos-
ten, Is another true American composer
whose work has found distinct favor Il
tasr lines
It was not until Joseph Haydn had
been to London and witnessed the won
derful tumuIt with which the English
non r>seived supe1b performance Of
God Save the King" that he felt COM
PEELED to write national hymn for Aus
tria We americans we're never more
patriotic than We are today, and this
patriotism is bound TO be crystaIlized in
song.
a new anthem communicating our
new country Is as certain to be written
as was the Star spangled Banner"
the musical setting o4 the victory Of the
new union Of q century and quarter
ago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
MAJESTIC MAN.
By JOSH WINK

By JOSH WINK
Majestic man, How proudly he goes ever
on his way!
How firmly he maintains his course, with
neither stop nor stay.
No petty curiosity can lead him from his
path
Inquisitiveness feminine awakes his
caustic wrath.
He holds his way unswervi ~gly--
But, mark Won seeLning crowd
They struggle hitherward and yon, with
objUrgarions loud,
What is il? Oh what is it? Why. it is
your men Of might
Observing with expressions tense two
little newsboys fight.
Majestic mani He holds the world sub
missive to his sway;
The elements are harnessed for his
pleasure night and day.
With calm. unfaIteTing confidence. he
rules affairs of state,
And woman's wond'ring nature has his
dislike strong and great.
The trivialities of life
Waltz Here's another mob.
Mark how within its boundaries the
heads excited. bob
What is it? Some debate on how TO pay
the nations debts!
IT'S mighty man before new display OF
cigarettes.
Majestic man. As we have said, he goes
upon his way,
Unheeding all the little things that fret
the hours of day.
The burden of the world is his-no mo-
ment must he lose;
His mind is ever working on
Look. Here they're shining shoes.
Ard one lone man is in a chair with
bootblack at his feet,
While fifty mighty men are rubberneck-
ing from the street
But, as we started out to say, man is too
great to stop
AND fool around, and look at things, like
women when they shop.
Baltimore American.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
FAMOUS WHITE MULE.

There s or was an army mule a pen
sioner OF the United st.tes-traditioD
says that army mules are immortal.
hence the doubt as to tense. says the
New York Tribune. Eut this mule
Mexique, was ordered to be sold at
Mount Vernon Barracks. Ala. in 1885
He had been at the post q long time. anr
mad grown gray in the service. having
an honorable record in the Mexican War.
and the officers at Mount Vernon asked
the quaryerIlaster general 10 retain him
till the end of his days. This a2piica-
ton. signed by William \. Kuobbe. then
an artillery lieutenant, and indorsed by
q dozen proper military authorities. IN
Guiding General Hancock and Genera.
Sherman, is on record at Washington.
how the white mules record grew in
honor with successive Endorsements may
be seen from the commanding generals
letter
! have seen that mule. and. whether
true or faise, the soldiers believe It was
left at the Big Spring. where Mount Yer
non Barracks now are. at the time Gen
eraI Jaekson's army camped there. about
1880 Traditions says it was once
sorreIl. but now it is white from age.
The quartermaster' depaItme vii.
be chargable with ingratitude if that
mule is sold or the care and maintenance
of it thrown On the charitable officers. Of
the post advise that it be kept in tbs
department, fed, and maintained til:
death w. T. SHERMAN.
p. :. think that mule was at Fort
Morgan, Mobile Point. when I was there
liz 1S4z. W T S"
The Secretary Of War finally directed
that this mule be kept and well cared
for. at public expense. as long as he
lives"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
The Need Of Charity at Home
By BARRY BULKLEY,
Secretary Business 8en's Association.

Of all charities to which the citizens of Washing
ton have in recent years been called upon to subscribe
and Of all that appeal most thoroughly the human
sympathies, there Is more deserving of support
than the effort to supply the poor mothers and children
of the District Of Columbia with free car tickets for use
during the heated spell
think the gentlemen in .Iarge of this noble char.
ity should receive henry End Spontaneous sup
port than Is being accorded tlem at the hands of the
residents Of the District of Columbia
recall two three years age, that II was my priv
lege to serve secretary Of the committee of hun
dred citizens formed Tor the purpose Of raising funds
to relieve the faminesrcken people OF India and ase
recall with great deal Of satisfaction that, although
the collection made in the heat of summer, when
most of citizens were away, fully $4,000 was raised
for this object
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
THE ENGINE.
Fire!

Fire!
Over the bridge, through the steam Of
the trains.
the mist and the rains
And the black. oily street
With the sound. hoarse and shriu. Of the
whistle blown first
And the sudden wild burst
Of the galloping feet
A sweTve round the corner, a shout 20
the horses.
The clamOr and clang OF the sharp
swinging bell
Ahead streams Of traffic stopped short
in their courses;
Behind. hurried footsteps that follow
pell-meII-
Far Gown the street. rolling wide in its
track,
With the smoke floating back
And the sparks flying fast
With the red trail of Goals and the Jolt
and the Jar
Dying duly afar.
So the engine goes pasti
Firei
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
BedCoRsfeId's Prophecy
Concerning BaIfOuT

Arthur James Balfour, Britains
new prime minister, is beng much
written about as belonging to the
old patrician class, says the New
York World" IN fact, the Balfour
family is only two generations old,
as the British reckon family history
He has no great-grandfather
The founder of his greatness was
James Balfour. who made a large
fortune in India, brought it back to
Scotland and purchased the estate Of
Whittinghame in 1917. It is now
one Of the finest in East Lothian
Grandfather BaIfour further paved
the way for his grandson's present
fame and good prospects by marry
ing a daughter Of the Earl OF Lau-
derdaIe, which put the RaIIcurs right
il the middle Of the road for any
thing that was worth having in the
three kingdoms Grandfather Bal
tours eldest son elinehed matters
by marrying 4 Cecil q sister Of
Lord Salisbury. the just retired
prime minister And of course they
all went to Parliament.
The late Lord Beaconsfeld. when
he came hcme from Berlin in 1881.
after negotiating The famous treaty
which secured peace with honor,
was met by a Tory delegation from
Lancashire and asked 10 name a
good candidate for Parliament for
the city of Manchester. Beaconsfeld
replied; FAKE Arthur Balfour: he
viii be a second Pitt. Beacons-
fields prophecy is now half realized
by the succession Of BaIfoUr TO the
premiership Whether he viii prove
second Pitt remains 10 be seen
BeaeonsfeId was a great fatterer
when he cared 10 be.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
SPOILED 4 DEED OF HERoIsM.

'Unele," said little Johnny. tell ms
how YOU charged with your war horse uE
the San Juan Hill at the head of your
troops
Well said The battle-scarred vet
eran, I mounted the fiery animal. drew
ny sword from its scabbard, rose in ny
stirrups, cried Forward" and sunk the
spurs deep in the quivoring TANKS of ny
gallant steed.
.-Yes." exclaimed the boy, breathless-
~ Go On, uncle. Tel me the rest
OF it."
There isn't any more TO tell. Johnny"
said his uncle. with a persive sigh. The
horse baked. The Chicago Tribune.