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Where ophir Was.

Where was the Opbir from which SOLO
mon got his gold ? II has been located al
various points in the East, where gold was
abundant-between the Nile and the Red
sea. among the Mountains Of the Moon aud
other places. l, must have been reelou
rich in the metal, since We read that David
contributed to the fund for the erection Of
the temple p. 900 talents of gold, Of the
gold Of Ophir, equivalent IN cur money.
saws the Engineering aud Mining Journal,
20 $50. 600. 600 Recent writers contend
that Ophir Is only an cid form Of the Sord
Africa and that the gold came from tina;
part Of Rhodesia where are foand hundreds
Of ruins Of cities, iortrssscs and temples,
among workings still rieh 10 gold and con
tanning fragments Of the -rudble- aud other
apparatus Of the gold miner. These ruins
indicate that the first miners were from
Southern Arabia and carried on the indus
try 1900 or 1000 3. G.. aud were sue
eeeded about 1000 b. G By the Phuni
clans. whose home cities were neighbors oi
Jerusalem. Some ancieat invasion Of Wig
orous savages destroyed, ii appear, the
fiourishing cities of the mining region aud
Frustrated the mining industry though the
Portuguese and natives KEEP, alive the ira
iition Of a great kingdom that once -four
ished where the ruins are now seen.
DIR. Carl Peters finds near the Zambesl
river a mountain named Fura. Thu name
the Portuguese got from Arabian traders.
who said il was identical with the Hebrew
Ophir, Of which it was an abbreyiatiou.
Attention Is directed also to the fact tina,
the word Africa, which the Romans took
over from the Car,haginians is a moditica
ton Of Afur. or Aufur From Ophir, II
is said. Africa Is derived through AIR
and Afer, which in Latin commonly took
the form Africus DR.. Peters does not.
however, rely wholly on his etymologies,
but cites the hundreds of rich gold disgings
he saw in Rhodesia, the ruins Of cities,
terraced hills deliberately irrigated and pa
gan idols and symbols. together with the
references in Egyptian records TO the PEG
pie and products Of this region. Many
evidences concur Dr. Peters thinks, TO
prove that Rhodesia was the Fl Dorado Of
Solomon time and of the dozen preceding
centuries
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Look Out For Him.

\ sharper has been doing the farmers
in Pennsylvania, and many have been
swindled out Of sums Of money The man
goes to the farmer, and being slick talker,
has little trouble to convince him that be
should join an association, which Is organ
lied to prevent the raising Of the price of
ihreshiug. The farmer consents and signs
his name to certificate Of life member
ship. Later these certificates return 70
him in the shape Of note for sums Of
money r@ugiug from s. 10 $50 The man
may Try BIT experiment on the farmers in
this county. and they should prepare them.
selves to give him a warm reception.
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The Charch Of God Sunday School. Union.
town, NliI give a public Easter entertainment
ia the church, on Sunday sight, April y
Rev. r T Tagz. y. D., editor Of the Meth
0dssl Protestant. BAligmDrr, all deliver a
lecture a. SANDY Mount VI r Church. enti.
tied, ''Poit'.lgs aed Parasite. on Wednesday
next, MagtA - At 40 3, IA. II iha, say
should be stormy, ise next aigh' will be used
Ad5aission i5c.
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4 simple method Of taking castor OIL,
according 10 the Medical News, without
producing any nauseating effects, Is to m
struct the patient to wash out the mouth
with water as hot as can be borne, and then
swallow the oil, and following this by rms
Ing out the mouth well with hos water.
The first swallow of the water cleanses the
mouth, makes the membranes hot, 50 that
the oil does not stick, and consequently,
slips down easily.
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THE PEOPLES PRAYER.


God gives us men! A time like this demands
strong minds. great hearts true faith and ready
hands;
Men whom the lust Of Office does not kill;
Men whom the spoils OF Office cannot buy;
Men who possess opinions and Will
Men who have honor: men who will not lie;
Men who can stand before demagOgue
And damn his treaeherous batteries without wink
ing;
Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog
In public duty and in private thinking.
For while the rabble with their thumb-worn creeds
Their large profession and their little deeds,
Mingle in selfish strife, 10 Freedom weeps,
Wrong rules the land. and waiting Justice sleeps
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The affections are richer than money
making, and the truth-seeking capacities
and the richest affections are those which
bind US consciously to the infinite. Every
kind of life is essentially superficial that
does not bring the human heart nearer to
the Infinite Presence and Love.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the members Of the Farmers Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company of Dug Hill,
Carol! county, Nd, will be held SATURDAY,
MARCH DIST, 1908, between II NJ. and 8
o'clock, p NJ, at the Company's Office, in
Manchester, Md, for the purpose of electing
Twelve Directo.s for ensuing year.
JOHN r. STREVIG,
mar 73t Secretary.
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The cries of sea birds, especially sea
gulls, are very valuable as fog signals The
birds cluster together on the cliffs and
coast, and their cries warn boatmen that
they are near land. Some years ago in
the Isle of Man there was a fine for shoot
inc such birds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-03-21

In China the down of the thistle is gath
ered and mixed with raw silk so ingenious
ly that even experts are deceived when the
fabric is woven 1t is also used to stuff
cushions as a substitute for eiderdown, and
a very good substitute it makes.
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The chief business of youth is not pleas
ure. but character building. A frivolous
youth usually causes fruitless life. Good
times are bad when they are put in the
place of life serious business.
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GPECIAL NOTICE.
~

Galvanized teacIng Wire at prices that have
never been knO'sn in the trade.
Lead and Oil 50 cheap that anyone can at
ford 10 paint this season.
Ice is plenty. We have a large stock OF the
best make of Freezers and Retrigerators.
Don't you need Gasoline or Oil Stove for
summer cooking? We have them; they are
cheap.
Door and Window Screens of various styles.
A full line of first class Cooking Stoves and
Ranges, of long established reputation, at
reduced'prices.
A call viii soon convince you that the bot
tom has been completely knocked out of the
price of Mails.
Glass, Oils. Paints and Putty, Plastering,
Hair and Cement, and in fact everything IN
the Building Hardware line can be found, as
well as low prices, at the old established stand
of
GILBERT 4 GEHR,
Corner Main and Liberty streets,
Westminster, Md.
Plumbing, Heating, Spouting, Tin Roofing
is our specially. feb ~
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TRUSTEES SALE
or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
Ia Carroll Coaaiy, Maryland.

By virtue Of The poNer contained ia the last
,siI and testament of John Miller. iAte #
Carroll County. Naryla deceased dated
January 2gsh, 1870. and recorded 10 Lib~r !.
NJ p No. 4, folio -, &c, one Of The Will
R-cJrls ia the Office OF the Register OF Wills
ia SAID caaaly. the undersigned a. trustee ia
No. 1880 Equity, wall offer at pabsc ale, on
the premise, situate ia Westminster distrlct.
in said county, on the Westminster Aud l.lt.
tlcsi0~n Turnpike, about three wile, from
Westminster. on
THURSDAY. 2G,h DAY OF MARCH. 1908.
al one o clock. D. M the following Real +,
tate. Eirs,-Al. that !ui Of land situate Ga
SAID turnpike road. three miles north OF Wes,
Minister. containing
II ACRES OF LAND. MORE OR LESS.
The improvements eousis, OF two story
weathyrboarded dwelling house, the roouls-
we'll and conveniently arranged,
With porch ia front, and kitchen ~
attached and q good cellar. a -
brick wash house stories. a u
well with pump and pure water convenient TO
the house. a stable aud all other outside nee
essary buildings and fruit OF different kind
The property lies convenient to churches.
schools aud stores and would be "A very desir.
able property for mechanic or any person
desiring nice home.
SCthNA- Az i4at tpt teulaiuiHE : Acres OF
Land, more or less, lying near and couve-
uieut 10 the first mentioned lot adjoining land
Of James W. Myers, John +. Stonesiier and
others. tits in good state Of cultivation, lays
nicely and produces good crops.
Third-Ali that Wood Lot containing Al
Acres aud ~ Square Perches, more or less,
situate on Pine Hill. Myers district, on the
county road leading from Mill formerly known
as Geimau or Wisner's Mil 10 Pennsylvania
line Ii is covered with second growth chest
nut aud oak timber and is a desirable lot
Fourih-AIl that Wood Lot containing ]!
Acres aud ) Square Perches, more or less
situate Ola the Stone Road, one mile from Mt
Pleasant, and adjoins lands Of William Frock
and others.
The above lots have been held by the IN
dersgned as trustee for the late John Miller,
Jr., who Is now deceased.
Any one desiring 10 see these properties or
inquire further about them can do so By call
ing on the said trustee at his home in Union
Mills.
Terms Of Sale-Cash on ratification of sale;
or one third cash on the day of sale or upon
ratification by the Court; one-third in six
months, and the other onethird in twelve
months from the day of sale; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur
chaser or purchasers, with approved security.
bearing interest from the daY of sale
j. WILLIAM EARHART,
Surviving Executor of John Miller, deceased,
and Trustee.
William +. Warner, Auctioneer.
feb Is is Roberts & Grouse, Attorneys.
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A little salt added to the water in which
colored clothes are rinsed will in many
cases prevent the running of the color.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-03-21
ELIAS N. DAVIS,
Constable, Collector and


Westminster, Md. Special attention given to
collections and auctioneering. Terms moder
ate. Orders can be left at this Office or at his
residence on Liberty street. janl7-tf
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week days only.
stops 10 land only Baltimore passengers.
Gr..day TraanS

on sunday trains viii leave Hillen Station g. IS
A. Ii and , S p. m. Westminster Ills a. 4l6 p.
M. arriving at Union Bridge AZ li.45 q. and s.50
p. m Leave Union Bridge At 6.45 a. m and 4.05 D.
IN. Westminster 20 a. N. and LS4 p m, arriving
st Hilleu station AZ = o. =. m and els p N.
Frederick Division Pennsylvania r. K. DAILY ex-
cept sunday Trains for Frederick leave Bruce
vile al SIS a36 and 1910 a. IN. and AS and $50
p. N. Trains for IRneytown, Iittlestown and
Columbia leave Bruceyille 9.47 n N. and S45 p.
Through trains for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division leave
Baltimore, daily, except sunday, at 7.25 q. m and
2S2 p N Through cars for Gettysburg and inter
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily, except
sunday, al 10 u a. n.
Passengers for and t7om Cherry Run. Williams
port, ?. Y and Intermediate points, from and for
stations east OF HacerStown. change at Hagerstown
Orders for baggage calls can be left at Ticket
oahos, No. us East Baltimore street. Baltimore.
f. 3 LANDSTREET,
President and General Manager.
B. Il. GRiswoID. GenI. Passenger Agent. oet4
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AShA-A ing. with back building Al
MnAkA tached, ard stable for about 10
3l515sz9 horses; pump near the porch.
Second. The Store stand, containing about
Acre Of Land, more or less; store room IS
lsx42 feet, With dwelling attached; stable for
horses; pump in the yard.
Third. The tenant house, with about Halt
Acre Of Land, more or less, improved by a
Frame Dwelling, stories high, l4x2S feet
Fourth. Wood Lot, containing 81 Acres
Of Land. more or less, on old County Road,
known as the Mchorkle road, running from
Fiuksburg to the Dser Park road, adjoining
Marion Testers aud others.
FIFTH Wood Lot, containing u Acres Of
Land, more or less, binding on county road
known as the Benson road, running from the
Deer Park 20 Reisierstowu. adjoining John
Nrwtou's and others.
The Hotel and Store dwellings are situated
10 the centre Of Fiuksburg; the Hotel on the
south. and Store on north side Of the Turn
pike. They haye been occupied for 30 years
as business stands.
Any one wishing to examine the properties
can call on Mr. Stephen B. Stocksds!e, FInks-
burg. Md.
Terms Of Sale.--One-third cash; one-thlrd
in months and oae-ihird IN II mouths, with
interest. 4 deposit Of $500 will be required
on each piece OF property on day Of sale.
l. c. DICKSON,
alIs W. North Avenue, Baltimore, Nd.
mAr1--ts
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DUBLIC SALE
or
VALUABLE PROPERTY Y,

The undersigned will sell at public sale, on
the premises, in Finksburg, Nd, on
WEDNESDAY, the LIST Of APRIL, 1903,
at O'Clock p. NJ, the following business
places:
First. The Hotel property, containing
about 81 Acres of Land, more or less, with a
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VUESTERN MARYLAND RAIL-
w ROAD.
B p

CONNECTING WITH
P. d p. R. at Shippensburg and Gettysburg;
Norfolk & Western r. r. at Hagerstown;
B. & o. Railroad at Hagerstown and Cherry
Run; Penna. r. K. at Bruceville and
Hanover; P W. y B., N. c. and B. 4 P.
Railroads at Union Station, Baltimore, Md.
Schedule in effect September 2Sth, 1909.
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HOTEL PROPERTY,
Il l. known as the WorthinEtou Hotel, IA
HAMPSTEAD. Nd. and HOUSEHOLD FUR
NITURE. AT PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue Of deed Of tTas, from Frederick
J. SleFner aud wife 10 the undersigned, | will
sell al public sale on the premises, the above
named Hotel Property aud Hotel Furniture, on
SATURDAY MARCH 2lst, 1903,
a, / o'clock, p. m. The buildings are large
two story Log and ~eatnerboarded building,
wilh back building. large stable
IN and other ouibuildings; tbs land
II consists Of about / acres. IL
49, - will be surveyed before the day
OF sale aud offered in three lots; also IS an
entirety. This property IS located on the cor
nev Of the Main street aud the Westminster
Road. ia Hampstead, Carroll county. Nd.
and IS well adapted to any public business.
Also at the same time aud place large
variety Of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
black mare, dayton, wagon, buggy, &c.
Terms Of Sale Of Real Estate.-Oue.halt
cash on the day Of sale, or on The ratification
thereof. and the other one half in six months;
the credit payment 10 be secured by note with
approved security. bearing interest from the
day Of sale, or oae.haltot the purchase money
can be left on the property IN mortgage. A
cash deposit Of 500 will be required OF the
purchaser on the day Of sale.
Terms OF Sale OF the Personal Property
All sums Of $40 aud under, cash; on ali sums
above $40 credit Of six months will be given
on note. With approved security, bearing in
terest from the day OF sale
CLIFTON L. MURRAY, Trustee.
ieb2s Is Reiisnider L Grimes, Solicitors.
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Large p Story Frame Dwell
ing. with back building at
ard stable for about II
horses; pump near the porch
Co. rsa,A g1rfafnepfg a hon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
AUDITOR WILL HOLD UP
|NF|RMARY EXPENSE BILLS

meals charged up against the county
on September 1, 2, 8, IL, Is, 16, II, 18,
20 (Which was Sunday 90, "a, % and
2s. On the Sunday the official was at
Columbus where patient had been
taken. The total expense account
amounts to $500, large portion Of
which is for meals and lodging.
The bureau of inspection and super
vision of the state has ruled that board
and lodging cannot be charged to the
county by infirmary directors, and
Wednesday copy Of this finding was
placed in the hands of the directors,
but not until after the bills had been
rendered.
Director Thomas ]. Miller had a bill
for services of $3.50 and his expense
account was $25.75, which included 10
separate charges for meals purchased
while in the line Of duty. He also made
the Columbus trip, but has the date on
September Il instead Of on Sunday the
Goth.
Auditor M. w. Oberlin was seen and
asked whether he would issue an order
on the treasury for the bills as they
were presented. He said he would call
the attention of the directors to the
construction of the law and. ask them
TO modify the bills. II they do not do
so, he will refuse to issue an order for
their my. = -"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
WANTED TO LYNCH
GIRLS ASSAIlANT
Columbus Man Who lured
Child Away Is Arrested Un-
der Ugly Circum sta nees.

Scripps McRae Telegram
Columbus, o., Oct. IA. G. S. Pres
ton, 80, employed by the Midgley Man.
ufacturing company, and living with
his wife and little daughter at 974 Del
aware avenue, was arrested by Officer
Brady today in the underbrush along
Alum creek, where he was caught in
the act Of attempting crirlInal assault
upon Annie Zeitler, = i4-year-old Or
phan, living at Alb East Noble street.
He had lured the gil to Alum creek.
The people of that neighborhood no.
ticed him and notified Officer Brady.
The girl was screaming when the Of
Ger rushed to the scene. Neighbors
came near lynching Preston, but he
was safely Jailed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
ARMY DEATH RATE
EXCEEDS LAST YEAR
Cholera Made Awful lnroad
Upon the Philippine Troops
Report of the Sur
seon General.
Scripps-McRae Telegram.

ScrippsMcRae Telegram.
Washington, d. c., Oct 7.-Accord-
ing to the annual report of Surgeon
General F. NJ. O'Reilly Of the United
States army, made public today, the
death rate for the year 1902 was 15.49
for each 1000 of the entire strength,
as compared with 1894 the year prev
ious. The loss from cholera alone was
S.54 per 1000. The total number Of
cholera cases in the Philippines was
ass, of which there were 3S6 deaths or
rate of 7.57 per 1000 of troops serv-
ing in those islands. The surgeon
general remarks that this terrible dis
ease has not appeared among Amer
lean troops since 1866. He also says
the abolishing of canteens has increas-
ed drunkenness in the army.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
CALLS
UPON TEDDY
An other Arrest Is Mad e
In White House
Entrance.
Scripps-McRae Telegram.

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 7.-Another er
crank tried to get at the president to
day. He appeared at the north en-
trance of the White House and was ad-
mitted by the doorkeeper. It is under
stood that after being questioned he
was turned over to the police. Off
'cials of the White House are reticent
about the affair, fearing that any ad-
ditional notoriety along this line may
result in more calls from persons of
disordered mind.
The fellow gave his name as John
Decker of Norwich, Conn. He was un-
armed and made no hostile demonstra-
ton, but is mentally unbalanced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
SPARTA DEATH
John Brieele Dies OF Typhoid
Fever Matilda Haidt's
Tragic End Recalled.

Sparta, Oct. John Briggle, a we'll
known resident Of this place, died
Tuesday after an illness of two weeks
with typhoid fever. The deceased was
"a years of age. He is survived by a
wife and son, his father Joseph Briggle
and two brothers, Homer and Stuart L.,
both residing in Canton. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the M. E. church
here at 10:30 O'Clock Thursday morn
ing. Rev. J. j.. Heron officiating.
IT was at the Briggle home that Ma.
tilda Haidt met tragic death a few
weeks ago, at the hands of Benjamin
Tucker who accidentally shot her with
rifle.
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PARIS GREEN AND CARBOLIC'
ACID TAKEN
BY Despondent Unontown Spinster In an Effort
to Sucide-Was Angry Over Sale OF Per-
sonal Property-May Die.

Angered because the household goods
Of her dead father had been sold
against her wishes, Miss Julia Kroner,
aged 40, made what was probably a
successful attempt at suicide Monday
morning by swallowing doses Of Paris
green and carbolic acid in quick sue
cession. Before taking the poison she
locked all the doors to her home mile
east of Uniontown, in Lake township.
Several hours later she was found
writhing in agony on the floor. by a
neighbor who, convinced that scme-
thing was wrong, had broken in the
door.
DR.. NJ. M. Bauer, of Union own. was
Immediately summoned and admin
istered antidotes, but the result Of the
attempt Is still in doubt. An effort
was made ii keep the matter secret.
Only the fact that she took an overdose
Of the paris green, which acted as al
emetic, saved the woman from a speedy
death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-09
FRAUD CHARGE
WAS SUSTAINED
Wo m n Sues Christian n Science
Doctor" and Case is
Taken to Supreme
Court.

scri3ps-McRae Telegram.
Concord, ~ H., Oct. THE practice
of Christian Science was given a legal
standing by the supreme court yester-
day in the decision in the case of Mrs.
Jennie A. Spead of Concord against
Rev. Irving C. Tomlinson, first reader
of the Christian Science church here
president of the mother church in Bos-
ton and Christian Science physician.
Mrs. Spead brought action to recover
damages alleged to have been suffered
by her in the treatment of appended
tis. Tomlinson was charged with NAL
practice and fraud. On the first count
the court decided in favor of the de-
fendant, but decides for the plaintiff
on the second count, charging deceit.
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TROOPS
Being Called to Sup
press Strikers in
France.
scrlpps-McRae Telegram.

scIlpps-McRae Te1egram.
Lille, France, Oct. 7.-Textile strik-
ers from the suburban factories have
finally succeeded in entering this town.
This morning they are marching
through the streets, causing disturb
ances on every hand. They have COM
PEELED the operatives to abandon the
last open factory here. Collisions are
constantly occurring between the riot
ers and troops and the situation has
become so grave that the commanding
general has telegraphed TO the nearest
army post for 1000 reinforcements
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At the death of her father. Nj '3
Kroner inherited a large Ia M She
protested against the sale of The per-
sonal effects hut to no avail and IL was
then that she made threat to kill
herself. No one thought seriously of
1t, however. The woman lives alone
on her farm and Monday morning,
after making all preparations, locked
the doors and seating herself in a
downstairs room took dose of paris
green, following it with caroolic acid,
to insure death.
In few moments she was attacked
with commissions. How long she lay
in agony Is not known, but neighbor
rapping at the door and receiving no
response, concluded that something
was amiss. lie set his weight against
the door hD6 1t flew open. II was
then that he saw what had happened.
The neighboring farmers were arouse |
and soon the place was besieged by a
small army of the curious. Miss l.ro-
mer's condition is critical