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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06

WE TOLD YOU.

last month that we had fifteen hundred
tons of Fertilizer to sell and were de-
pending on you to help us out-we want
now to thank you for your generous re-
sponse-we have already placed orders for
over 800 tons and with your assistance we
will keep the good work up and feel conf
dent we can get rid of the other 700 tons
during August.
REMEMBER, WE WILL NOT
BE UNDERSOLDso you are safe
in placing your order with us.
Last year we sold customer in Howard
county 4 tons of Wheat and Grass Mix
ture and 6 tons Rookie tells us the
Wheat and Grass Mixture raised him 4
bushels wheat more to the acre than the
Rock under the same conditions. He has
given us his order this year for IL tons
Wheat and Grass Mixture
Another progressive farmer came to us
this week and said what kind of ferti-
lizer did you sell Mr. Thompson last year.
we replied, Wheat and Grass Mixture
he gave us his order Tor lO toms we had
never sold him pound of fertilizer before,
and he lives ten miles from sykesville.
Good goods will make good friends even
ten miles away. Think over this-drop
us postal and we will come to see you.
We have proposition that will surprise
you and save you enough money to pay
your taxes this year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
Russia's Export of Poultry.

A special committee has been appointed
by the Agricultural Department to promote
the expectation Of beef, eggs, fowls. but
ter, ETC., from Russia to the English mark
cts. The president of the committee has
visited England and investigated the mark
cts there, and has found an excellent open
ing for Russian products.
From the data given, England imported
last year eggs to the value of S25, $780,
900, of which the import from Russia
amounted to $5. .675, ,O00 In regard to
poultry, England appears to be one of the
largest consumer sin Europe. In 1901,
it imported poultry and game to the value
of 81, 6O9,475, the greater part Of which
came from France, and then from Russia,
Belgium, Holland, and Denmark.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
Fodder Y arm.

On August 10th we will receive tons.
This means one coil (5o lbs. to geo
farmers, and we want you to be one of the
2OO-haul it home with your fertilizer
and pay for it when you haul your corn.
How about it?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
LISTEN !!
L,adies'$2. 75Oxfords only$2. SO
How is This.

How is This.
Our Underwear going scvven Jean Drawers
Supender Tic Ladies and
Our line of SOC Neckes 39c Lawn String Ie
White OneEaf Hose lOc
big line of 2c Misses and oys l5c Hose at
25c choice Box Paper TIC per box Our entire line OF 81 20
49 Umbrellas
eand dmanyo bargains
Thomas Ell. Eas1eyz
46 West Main street,
Neber Building juy12 westminster. Mo-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
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KING SOLOMON AND THE QUEEN Of SHEBA

Emny Mind Scenic
@ with its Enchanting Bt Magnificent Scenery and Gorgeous Costumes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
Timothy Seed

is going to be high. We have anticipated
your wants and will save you some money
when you are ready to buy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-09-06
CHARLES E. Herring.
First Show D. Fall Dress Goods !!

things crowding day There are Pop
ns Whpcord GRANTEES ani zbeines all touched with an air
su novelty is in the and con-
display hair novelty black goods and plain
stufs in plain colors
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Seeking q Design.

Manager Milan. of the worlds fair commission for Arkansas. is sending out the following self-explanatory let ter to the auxiliary county commits sions:
 Little Rock, Ark, July 31, 1902. To the Chairman of the County Board
 of Worlds Fair Commissioners:
 At meeting of the state board held here yesterday. Hon. J. c. Rembert, of Helena, secretary of the board, was elected treasurer for the purpose of taking charge of funds raised by sub seription.
 The board adopted a resolution re- questing that designs be submitted on or before the tst of September, with manufacturers prices in lots of five thousand or more, for an appropriate souvenir to be used as button, brooch or hat pin, for the purpose of sale under the supervision of the hoad, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the worlds fair fund. and that gold medal would be offered by the board to one whose design is adopted.
 Address communications to Man ager T. w. Milan, Box sos Little Rock, Ark.
 Would kindly ask that you give this as much publicity as possible by hay ing printed in your county papers as a matter of news. Yours very truly, Thos. W. Milan, Manager.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
ARKANSAS SIAIE NEVIS.
A Seventeen Year-0ld Boy Saves Two Young La1ies from
 Drowning.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONlClED
Fatal Mine Explosion Near Fort smith Floods Do Consids rable Damage at Tex arkzna- Sheriff of Pulaski County to Test Mortgage Fax Act.
To Collect Mortgage Tax.

The decision of the sheriff of Pulas- Ri county to go into court for the purpose of forcing the payment Of mortgage tax is attracting consider able attention. The validity of the law taxing mortgages has never been definitely settled in this state. A prominent Little Rock attorney, who represents foreign capital with large loans in this state, has this to say on the subject: You cannot collect the tax from nonresident mortgages. That the supreme court of the United States has settled. The situs of the debt is where the creditor lives, and the mortgage debt must be assessed there, Local mortgages can be taxed, but it is an unwise discrimination against our local capital and unjust. It is unjust because the tax will event ual1y fall on the mortgagor, who will thus have to pay taxes twice, once on the land and again on the mortgage that is upon it. If the capitalist would lend the money for s per cent with out the tax, he will charge 10 if he has the tax to pay. There is no way in which you can lift the burden from the debtors shoulders"
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
CONVENIENCE FOR TRAVELLERS.
It Is Found in the Interchangeable q
 Mileage Ticket

The Interchangeable mileage ticket is sued by the New York Central is good over more Chan 5000 miles of railway east of Buffalo, including the New York Central & Hudson River and branches; Rome, Water town & 0gdensburg and branches; Carthage < Adirondack; Mohawk & Malone; St. Lawrence X Adirondack: New York X Putnam; New York & Harlem; Pennsyi- vania Division of the New York Central West Shore Railroad, including its Cheuan- go and Waikiki Valley branches; and the Boston & Albany Railroad
 Over all of the above roads the tickets are good in the hands of the bearer for one per son or a dozen, and good until used, there being no limit to the ticket. They are also accepted for passage, subject to the local rules and regulations on the following lines; Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Central Railroad of Pennsylvania Pitts burg, Johnstown, Ebensburg X Eastern Railroad: Philadelphia X Reading Railway, and Atlantic City Railroad
 These tickets are sold at the flat rate of two cents per mile, and that they are a great convenience to the public is proven by the fact that thousands of them are in the hands of not only regular travellers, but of many families that travel only occasion. ally. as they are always ready for use and enable their holders to travel on all the New York Central lines east of Buffalo at two cents per mile without waiting for re bates or proof of ownership.-From the Albany Argus.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
TALES OF ROYALTY.

The emperor of Germany has de- veloped the Goethe relic craze, and is collecting everything he can lay the sage of Weimar.
 The ear has q larger number of physicians in attendance than any other sovereign in the world. There are 24, and needless to add, they are selected from among the most cele- brated doctors of Russia. There is first a physician in chief, then come ten honorary physicians and four honorary surgeons, two oculists, chiropodist and an honorary chirop- odist, two court physicians and three specialists for the ezarina.
 The king of Italy was unpopular at the time of his coming to the extreme economy, but has lately shown that, though he is circumspect in his expenditure, he is liberal and benevolent. He gives largely to char ity. both organized and individual, and in his social life seems ready to make any outlay that is necessitatcd by his position. Among his recent benefaetions was gift of 100000 lire to the town of Palermo, to be distributed among the poor and three charitable institutions. Of this sum 50000 lire is to go to the poor, 30,000 lire to the town hospital, 10,G00 lire to the marine hospital, and 10000 lire to the Red Cross society.
 Only seven sovereigns of Europe have heirs of their own body to sue ceed them. The emperor of Austria, the king of the Belgians and the king of Roumania will be succeeded by nephews, the emperor of Russia. and the sultan ot Turkey by broth CTS, and the presumptive successor to the king of Italy's heir is his cousin, the duke of Aosta. while the succession to the thrones of the Netherlands and Servia may be re- garded as in abeyance at present, But for the Salic law, however, the crowns of Russia, Austria, Italy and Belgium would pass to direct de- scendants of the present rulers. In the case of Turkey the succession is regular, the sultanate passing from brother to brother and not from fa- ther to son.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
BRIEF MENTION.

Julius Beckham, aged 21, was thrown from his buggy at Texarkana and probably fatally injured.
 All records of rainfall at Little Rock were broken July 30 and 31, when the precipitation was 5.69 inches.
 Grant Wallace, eolored. has been sentenced to hang at Newport, Sep tember 2S. for killing Essex Powell last October
 Dave Witt, night watchman for a Des Moines wholesale house. went to sleep on duty. when fire broke out in the building and he was burned to death.
 An application for pardon has been made by harve Bruce, convicted last April of inlcit distilling and sentenced to three years imprisonment at Leav- enworth, Kan.
 Gov. Davis has remitted the penalty for nonpayment of taxes of a large number of Fulton county citizens. whose delinquency was due to the drouth last year.
 The Arkansas State Guard will be represented at the autumn military maneuvers on the government reser. yation at Fort Riley, Kan, about the end of September. An alligator gar, seven feet nine inches long, was caught in the Ar kansas river at Arkansas City. It weighed 254 pounds. John Powell, white, was drowned while hunting pearls in Black river | near Corning. He had been wading in the river some time, and it is be- lieyed was seized with cramps. Tom Fisher. colored, who was shot through the head at Harrison by Mark Weaver, will recover, much to the sur prise of physicians. The bullet en- tered over the right eye and came out at the temple.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
New Road Ineorpornt.d.

The St. Louis, Memphis and Little Rock railroad has been incorporated with capital stock of s1 ,200,V00. The road will begin al Hoxie, Lawrence county, and run a distance of 125 miles through Craighead, Jackson, Woodruff, Prairie and Lonoke eoun- ties to Little Rock. The articles spec fly corporate existence of fifty years. Stock is to be sold at s100 per share. The directors are F. E. Blomeyer, F. E. Burroughs, Louis NJ. Levy, Gordon N. Peay and George W. Rogers. The capital stock of more than a million is to cover the expenses of construc- tion, motive power and appurtenances. The surveyors of the read are already in the field. laying out the route.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Courtesy Rewarded,

Not many months ago Sl,oo0 was willed to conductor of The Chicago & Alton Rail way for being attentive and courteous. A somewhat similar circumstance has reee- cured. Mr. II. J. Titus, steward on one of the "Alton's' dining ears, recently had for guest gentleman to whom he uneon- sciously gave such polite attention as to at. tract his patrons notice. Upon arrival of the train in Chicago, this passenger, who was a high official of the Mobile & Ohio Railway, repaired to the general offices of The Chicago & Alton Railway, and being assured of Mir. Titus's ability, promptly ap- pointed the latter Superintendent Commis- sary of the Mobile & Ohio Railway. Mr. Titus assumes his new duties August 18th, with headquarters in Jackson, Tenn, He will be the youngest railway superintendent of dining-cars in the United States, his age being but twenty-four.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
poub,. Drowning Av.r..d.

A double or triple drowning was narrowly averted on Poteau river near Fort Smith through the pres enee of mind and courage of Paul Turner, r years old. he saving Misses Nellie Hogan and Pearl Shaw from drowning. The two girls and Turner, who went up the river with a large party. were out boat riding. and in at tempting to step from one boat into another. Miss Hogan fell into the water, grabbing Turner and pulling him in also. In tipping, the skiff dipped considerable water, and. think ing it would sink, Miss Shaw also jumped out of the boat. As neither girl could swim. Turner had his hands full. After much difficulty he man. aged to reach the shore with his com paniens.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Earthquake Shock Felt at the sprinks.

A slight earthquake shock was felt at Hot Springs on the 1st inst About the time the earthquake so severely shocked the western sections of the country, a strange incident occurred at the new building under course of constructor on the Williamson prop erty near the Great Northern hotel The brick masons were at work on the wall when it began to tremble. They noticed the trouble at once and con suited about the matter. Walls under construction often sway pereeptibly. but this was more of trembling than a swayins, and the masons could not understand it. At the time one of the men on the work remarked that such was the effect on walls when earthquake shock terra firma.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Niee Moon, Rut Too High.

One that the men of Cincinnatis Wall street will appreciate has to do with James R keene and Washington F.. Connor. It is snent the alHrsst total extinction of the great bears that few years ago made Wall street trading thing of such vgor and pie turesqueness. Then Mr keene and Mir. Con nor were two of the most noted bull baiters of the street. At one time COnnor was the guest of Mr keene at the latter's country place. The two were walking over the fine grounds in the early evening admir- ing the beauties of the twilight scene and incidentally talking business. Suddenly MT Keene grasped his friends arm, and, point ing up into the heavens and mantling the earth in silver sheen Beautiful moon rising there, said the host. Yep, replied Mir. Connor and then in fit of abstraction added. but it's too high, keene; too high" ]" IN. Y. Cor Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
AN OPEN LETTER
From the Board of Trustees to the Pub
 Ec-A Strong Endorsement
Prof. Maddox Compli mented on Splendid Results and Excellent Qualifications Hearty Endorsement Of Institution.

Maddox Seminary is fourishing. Here IS the way the board of trustees speak of last years results and its ad- vantages:
 Little Rock, Ark, July g, 1902. To Parents Having Daughters to Ed
 ucate:
 The board of trustees of the Mad dox Seminary for Young Ladies take occasion to call your attention to the advantages which this institution of learning offers for the education of girls and young women.
 The seminary has recently closed its fourth successful year since it's removal from Oxford, Miss, to Little Rock, and will open it's next session on the 17th day of September, 1902.
 The president has had many years of experience in his work, and has proven himself to be a tactful discip- linarian as well as popular and sue cessful teacher and superintendent. He is aided by a corps of the ablest teachers that can be found. These teachers are specialists in their par ticular lines, thus offering to the stu dents advantages which can be found only in schools of high grade.
 The location of the school at Little Rock gives the students an opportuni- ty to hear and see much of men and things which are in themselves eduea- tiona1, and at the same time furnish relaxation and entertainment.
 The school buildings are not only comfortable and attractive, but are To- cated on the bank of the Arkansas river and on one of the highest points in the city, thus giving a delightful view of the city and of the surround ing mountains. Take it all in all we think there are few places which combine so many advantages and which offer so many possibilities for cultivating the heads and hearts of your daughters.
 We, therefore, bespeak for the sem mary a continuance of the liberal patronage which it has heretofore en- joyed and hereby express our most hearty endorsement of the institution md the character of work it is doing
 Most Respectfully,
 w. s. Mccain, President.
 J. s. Pollock, Secretary.
 By order of board of trustees.
 Send for illustrated catalogue.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08

What the Union Pacific is doing in en- gineering improvements Is commended to other companies that operate in parts of encountered as in the West. Straight roads are economic roads, and they invite traffic The wild yanks and alarming rolls to which passengers are subject on some of them cause train sickness, which is a form of sea sickness, and headache, and they cause rapid deterioration of cars and engines Those railroads make the best bid for patronage that promise not merely speed, but comfort, and steadiness is the more comfortable, because 1t indicates security. We have been eager to extend the mileage of this country. Now We might show some expedition in reducing 1t by following the example of the Union Pacific in straighten- ing needless turns and lowering or raising needless grades.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Floods at Texarxana.

Heavy rains caused an overflow in Swampoodle, at Texarkana, and many houses were washed from their foun- dations. A branch runs through the section of town named, which is set tied mostly by eolored people. An ordinary overflow of water passes off through canal, but the downpour was so great the place was flooded to a depth of eight and ten feet in some places. All trains entering Texar- kama from the south were delayed for two days, and many plantations on Red river were completely inundated and the crops virtually destroyed.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
 The Dam Rrnka

The dam of the Bodcaw Lumber Company's lake at Stamps gave way last week. floating off two million feet of logs and causing a damage reokoned at $500 GOO. The dump around the aqueduct of the big lum- Der company at Boggy also yielded to the freshet, causing a far-reaching loss. The two plants are the largest of the milling industries of the south and their loss will affect fully one thousand laborers fer the time being.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Cheap Rate. to Fair Exhibitors.

The railroads entering Little Rock have informed the officials of the state fair association that freight rates on exhibits will be reduced. State ex- hibits win be shipped to Little Rock and return for one straight rate and half on the return. Interstate exhib- its will be returned free. upon the payment of one straight rate. These rates do not include race horses, bug gees, nor ether racing paraphernalia.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Took Morphone.

John Crow. prominent citizen of Batesville. shielded by taking an over dose of morphine. Mir. Crow had re gently sold his residence property and was preparing to go to Colorado for the health of his wife, who is very feeble. Mir Crow went up into the bathroom to take a bath. He came out shortly, very sick and vomiting, and relapsed into a dull stupor, from which he never recovered.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Freaks of the Lightning.

During storm lightning struck H. II. Halls fine residence, three miles northeast of Ozark, breaking all the windows, pictures and frames, tore carpets into rags and damaged the floors. Mrs. Hall had just entered the house and was changing her dress beside d bed, which was torn into splinters. The bed clothes were set on fire. but, most surprising, Mrs. Hall was not seriously injured.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Stranger Disa ared.

A white man by the name of John son passing through Lonoke county in wagon is missing and two parties have been arrested on suspicion of having made away with him. The mans team and other effects were found in charge of one of the sus- poets. who claimed that the property was left in his possession by the missing man, who was on his way to Hot Springs.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
OF INTEREST TO ARTISTS.

A porcelain tower of Sevres china is to be built in the park of St. Cloud, It will be 146 feet high and 26 feet in circumference.
 The statue of William II. of Ger many, unveiled recently at Barmen, is the first statue of his majesty for which he posed as the model.
 Miss Julia Middleton, West Vir- ginia belle, coming from one of the most exclusive families of that state, has been one of the most popular models among New York artists this year.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Bad Negro Preacher.

Joe Wilson, negro Baptist preach CT. shot and wounded his wife and another woman at Prescott. Wilson's wife had him arrested for assault and battery, and while he was in jail she removed all her effects to the home of a neighbor. When released Wilson waylaid the women as they were com ing from church. His wife was slight ly wounded, but the other woman wil' die.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
"Just as Good--Never.

When you ask for well known meritor ious medicine like Casearets, see that yoI get it. If something else is offered ''iust as good" it Is done to sneak few cents extra profit. CASCARETS have larger salt than any medicine of the kind in the world Over ten million boxes last year. The gen uine tablets are stamped "CCC." and art never sold in bulk or jars. You can buy them at any drug store al 10c, Poe, and 50, Ter box
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Dogs of the Ancients,

At the time of the Roman occupa- tion of Britain five distinct species of dogs were there, most of which can with certainty be identified with those of the present day. There were the house-dog, the greyhound, the bulldog, the terrier and the slow hound.-Nature.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Cash Received by the state.
WhoIesaia ShootInp.

wholesale shooting occurred two miles north of Brinkley, in which a negro named Bob Brooks and his daughter were killed outright and another daughter seriously injured. The shooting was done by another ne gro, Pleas Pitser, son.in.law of Brooks. Pitser waylaid the Brooks family as they were returning from town. and after shooting with the above result escaped into the woods
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
Fatal Mine Explosion.

In the first fatal explosion at the mines which the San Bois Coal Com pany is operating at McCurtain, near Fort Smith. Andrew Bossell and James Brown were killed. The ex- plosion was caused by choke damp, and there were only four men in the mine at the time.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08
WISDOM IN SMALL DOSES,

Most excuses are not worth the trouble of making.-Chicago Daily News.
 The bill collector says he has no de- sire to dwell in the land of promise.- Philadelphia Record.
 People don't do good deeds without motive" No; there are usually ex- tenuating circumstances" Judge.
 It is well enough to take things as they come, but there are good many of them that you might just as well pass on.-Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1902-08-08

There is sudden craze for mono- gram decorations in silver fligree, chased gold. faceted steel, jet, jewel beading, embroidery and lace, en ap- plique, on belts, lace pins, dog col lars, hosiery, lingerie, slippers, neck bands, chatelaine and travelling bags, poeketbooks, and even parasols and shirt waist hats