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The Meeker herald., 1907-06-29

in Handsomely wrought gold armor
standing BY his side. The experts
brother collectors. who had suggested
surgical appliances and all sorts Of
queer things - solution Of the pus.
Gle. were somewhat chasrined when
they learned its true use. At present
this odd armor is on exhibition in the
royal collection at Madrid.
The Meeker herald., 1907-06-29

Redd-I see Edwin Anthony, in -
article published In the Chess Players
Chronicle. computed approximately
that the number sof ways Of playing
only the frst ten moves on each side
is 1ss.51s.s2s,1 oo. 544. 900. 900 900. 0oo...
900.
Greene-That's surprise to me.
I've never tried more than 1851 $780,
444.ss1.0 900 Of them.-Yonkers sss.ss-
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MEDFORD ITEMS.
Farmers Institute News.

MARCH II The Farmers Institute will
m-',t in Westminster at tie Court House or
Mom'lav ami Tuesday. March is and 49, On
tn" second day of the Institute tuesday J
those present from the .iedtord Grange a!
tending III" Institute will be entertained at
dinner given by Mr.. David +. Wash. at the
Central Hoiei. Westminster. Mr.. Walsh is n
member Of the above Grange, and a LAWYER of
the Westminster Bar.
The Mediord Grange is creating quite Il
sensation in the community at large. The
wei! thinking people are being aroused to their
sense of duty by coming into the folds of the
Grange. No doubt, we are enthusiastic, but
we lave to he, if we want to accomplish much
success. The number of Oranges in the
United States have over a million members
and if we still continue to grow. there is no
doubt. that the laws made by the State and
Congress will be made TO benefit the farmers
to some extent. The Grange is already doing
some noble work along that line. Our mem
hcrship here Is very encouraging. Recently
five members were invited into our Grange.
and several more applicants have applied for
membership. We are giving the people the
advantage of the low price of imitation fee,
which is one dollar, and hope those who have
any desire to become Changers will take ad
vantage Of the same in the near future as we
have been contemplating the idea of raising
the price of imitation to 81. but the matter
will be delayed for some definite time.
The clover seed order of this Grange
amounted to about $4,000, and we are now
about our order for binder Irvine, and those
who will come into the Grange in the near fu-
ture will have the advantage of the same.
Our hearts began to feel glad with the first
few days of March, which reminded us that
trli
beginning TO plan our work for the next week,
but 10, and behold another snow and much
rain came to remind us that the winter and
the ground hog weather is not over yet, so our
hopes were banished. 1t seems that we have
had quite IL long. cold winter, and we will Ger
taniy feel glad TO have a change to a better
season for work, even if there are loads of it
staring in the face.
Public sales are very few in our vicinity and
the next in order will be fitting time, which
will not effect many changes. Those who
have already moved are: Hamilton Fritz on
Mrs. Ella Martins farm; Clayton Banner to
Lincoln w. Rineharts farm; Mr.. Eyler to Ed
ward Richardson's farm.
Recently. l. N. Stoner, of Medford. shipped
one lot of beef, calf and sheep hides that
Melted him about S90O.C0. Mr.. Stoner does
an extensive butchering business; he is also a
large dealer in cattle and hogs. He expects
to produce on his own farm thisyea S2O00.C0
worth of hogs.
Mrs. Lincoln Rinehart had been quite i'll
the past week, but at present writing is much
improved.
Miss Maggie Crabbs is confined to the house
with quincy.
Jesse Bale is painting his tenant house;
also had a room and hall papered in his house
where he resides.
Ephraim Haines and son Carroll were in
Baltimore the past week and purchased two
horses for their farm work.
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To General Fruit Growers.

Dear Editor Much depends upon the
activity of the general fruit grower at this time
Of the year as to the life of his trees in the
future and quality of his fruit this season. The
San Jose scale is generally disseminated
throughout the State. Even if you are sure
your trees have not this pest among them, 1t
would be money well spent TO spray them as a
preventative us well as to add vigor to the
trees.
Trees infested with the above scale must be
treated at least once a year and should be
sprayed while the trees are dormant. We find
that, with our experiments, the late applica
ton in the spring just before the buds open,
seems to be the most satisfactory time.
We, therefore, urge every orchardst or
person who has few trees to give them at
tention and spray them this spring with the
lime sui phur wash, which we find to be the
best insecticide for the control of this pest.
The department stands ready to aid all per
sons in the State as to giving further lnstruc.
tons in making and applying the spray mix.
ture, both by personal us well as public dem
onstrations. 1t also stands ready to enforce
the law in direfully neglected cases and we
will give our prompt attention to complaints
in any vicinity where such cases exist. Get
your materials and apparatus ready to com
mence work at favorable time. The most
convenient method of making the lime sul phur
wash and discussion of the other insecticides
on the market in this State are given in bulle-
tin 10, published by the Maryland Expert
ment Station, a copy of which can be had for
the asking. Any further information will be
gladly G iven. L am, very truly yours,
Thomas B. SYMoNs,
State Entomologst.
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Orphans Court.

Monday. March 1l.-Caroline Walden and
Robert j. Walden, executors of Robert w.
Walden, deceased, received ordered to sell
stock.
James A. c. Bond, executor of Gustavus
w. Crapster, deceased, returned inventory of
personal property, and received order to sell
same.
Letters of guardianship were granted to
the Westminster Deposit and Trust Company,
as guardian Of Emma P, Herman F.. and
Maud Ii. Schaeffer.
James p. WantZ. guardian of Ephraim
Franklin Tracy, ward, received order to in
vest.
Robert d. Powell, executor of Ezra Pow
ell. deceased, returned report of sale of per-
sonal property, and upon petition and exhibit
court passed order authorizing him to give
deed for real estate sold by his testator in his
lifetime.
Annie Streaker, administrators of Henry
Streaker, deceased, returned report of sale of
personal property and settled first account.
The sale of real estate of Bennington q.
Blanchard, deceased, was finally ratified by the
court on consent of parties in interest.
Tuesday, March 12.-Emily L. Hartstone,
(now Emily l.. RUSSELL and E. Oliver Grimes,
Jr., administrators of Campbell S. Hartstone.
deceased received order to withdraw money
deposited in names of children of said de-
ceased.
George P. Ritter and William E. Ritter,
executors OF Peter L. Ritter, deceased, re-
ceived order to pay to Murray S. Slagle,
amount deposited in Westminster Deposit and
Trust Company.
Thomas A. Barnes, executor of George w.
Baker, deceased, returned inventories of
personal property, money and debts.
H. Annie Stansbury, acting executriX of
Daniel Il. Stansbury, deceased, returned in,
ventory of real estate, received order to trans
fer stocks. etc., and settled first account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Mary A. Englar, deceased, were granted to
Preston V. Engar, who received warrant to
appraise, also order to notify creditors.
The last will and testament of Samuel D.
Fox, was admitted to probate and letters tes-
tamentary thereon were granted to William
H. Fox, who received warrant to apprase,
also order to notify creditors.
Bernard j. Hobbs and Edward NJ. Hobbs,
executors of Joseph A. Hobbs, deceased, re-
ceived order to release mortgage, and settled
first and final account
John l.. Shriver, executor of Catherine
johnson, deceased, received order to deposit
funds belonging to minor.
The sale of the real estate of Christian Full
mer, deceased, was finally ratified by the
court.
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Silver Run Items.

MARCH 14.-Last Sunday was another dis
agreeable day, snow fell all day to the depth
of Q inches. On Monday some ventured out
with sleighs and sleds, but the sun came out
and until evening the snow was nearly all off
the roads.
On Tuesday night heavy rain with light
ming and thunder passed over this place. The
weather is warm now but the roads are terri
BILE.
Mrs. Savanna Flicknger, widow of the late
David Flickinger, died at her home in this
place on Monday morning. in her nth year.
Funeral services were held in the Reformed
church on Wednesday, Rev. Stewart Hartman
officiating.
Mr.. A. j. Bemiller is able to be out again,
and took charge of his school again.
John Study, who had an operation per-
formed for appendicitis in Baltimore is doing
well.
The Lutheran choir, assisted by the young
people of the Lutheran Sunday school of Silver
Run, held in store for their friends rare
treat in the rendition of the sacred contata
Ruth the Cleaner" on Saturday evening in
the town hall. No pains were spared in carry
ing out the oriental effects, both as to costume
and in stage decoration. A striking feature
OF the play was representation of the harvest
scene in the days of Naomi and Ruth. The
central idea was an exhibition Of the early
ancestry of Jesus Great credit is due the
young people for the musical ability displayed,
not only in the solo parts which were excep
tionally fine, but in the choruses as well. The
music throughout was pleasing and of very
high order Manifestations of appreciation
were shown by the hearers during the render.
ing Of the cantata, and by special request, it
will be repeated in the hall at Union Mills, on
Saturday evening, March %.
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MR.. WADE II. D. WAKEFIELD,
President of the SykesviIle National Bank---A Man
and Faction.
ANOTHER RECORD FOR sYKEsvILLE.

Mr., Wade H. D. Warfeld, president of the
Sykesyille National Bank, undoubtedly holds
the record of Maryland and no doubt of the
entire Union on both the time and the ex
pense of organizing and converting a State
bank TO the National system-aud such
record was only made possible by the full and
hearty co operation of board of directors
that any man might feel proud to be the pres
ident Of
The Sykesvlle Bank of Carroll County be-
gan business as State bank on July l, 1901,
with a capital of $4,000. At the directors
meeting in January it was decided to convert
the bank to National bank with a capital of
$780, 200. The per cent. semi annual div-
dend had just been paid and before issuing
the $50, 900 additional stock an extra dividend
Of so per cent was declared. making 10 per
cent. per anuum on the original investment
During the five and half years the bank was
in existence over $4,000 paid on inter
est bearing accounts, the greatest portion of
which was earned away from this neighbor
hood and put in circulation at home.
The $40, 900 increase in capital was offered
at par, $40 per share, and which was $l4,0 900
over subscribed, option on the stock in many
cases sold for ST. and since the stock has been
issued it has sold at $l2 per share. The stock
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Special Notices.

The Ladies of Sandymount Church on
March Dist, will render the following program.
consisting of recitations, solos, duets, and at
the conclusion, graphophone concert will be
given. Admission 10 and Is cents. Refresh
ments free to all who attend.
The Y. P. S. c. E. Society of Providence
NJ. P. Church will hold an Oyster Supper in
the Mechanics Hall, in Gambler, on Thursday
and Saturday nights March % and 80. The
public is cordially invited.
Carroll Charge Reformed Church-Divne
Service at Pleasant Valley, at 10 a. M. AT
Benjamin at 2 p. m. Palm Sunday, Oath
Rev. Rufus Miller, Secretary of the Sunday
School Board of the Reformed Church from
Philadelphia will be present at Bachman's
at 10 a. m, at Benjamin's at 2 p. m. James
B. Stonesifer. Pastor.
Uniontown Charge, Church of Col
Preaching at Uniontown at 1915 a. IN. AT
Frizallhurg at 2.30 and 7.30 u. m. r. L..
Crawford, Pastor.
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Personals.

Mrs. Florence Vanderford, after spending
several weeks in Baltimore, returned to her
home on East Main street, on Tuesday.
Mr.. John A. Herring, of Sandyville, spent
last week with his sister, Mrs. John p. lice,
at Walnut Grove Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenby l.. Herring, Of Comet
Roller Mills, spent short time with Mr.. and
Mrs. John P. Klee, at Walnut Grove Mills,
this week.
Miss Minnie J. Warren, of near Union
Bridge, who went to Baltimore February %,
to witness the marriage of her brother, Ward
R. Warren, to Miss Abbie B. Foreman, has
returned after spending very pleasant time
in the city among relatives and friends.
Mr.. J. Howell Stonesifer and wife, of this
city, have moved to Bachman' Valley on MIR.
Stonesifer's farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Black, of Baltimore,
are visiting Mr.. Blacks mother, Mrs. Annie
Black, Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. j. Bibb Mills, of Baltimore, spent a
few days in this city this week visiting friends.
Mrs. Thomas A. Murray and her daughter
Margaret, of Baltimore, spent Friday the 9Th
inst, with Mrs. Murray's father. Dir. j. W.
Herring, it being the occasion of his birthday.
W. Rein Motter, of Taneytown. acted as an
usher at the Boothe-Miller wedding at Rocky
Ridge on February q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Eckenrode, of this city,
visited their daughter. Mrs. Clarence Cash
our, near Liberty, this week.
Mr.. Thomas A. Murray, an Attorney of
Baltimore, was in Westminster on Tuesday
last on legal business.
Mrs. John l.. Reifsnider and daughter
Louise, who have been spending several
months visiting places ofinterest in the South,
returned home this evening.
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is held by 164 shareholders An official at
the Treasury Department at Washington.
when he saw the list of the stockholders re
marked, ~ GU have them by the yard" which
was literally IA fact, as the actual length of the
list was IS inches, being yards and 10 inches
1t was necessary for the stockholders to vote
to increase the capital from $50, 600 to $50, 900
and to convert to National bank, which
meeting was held at 3 o'clock on Saturday,
March 2. There was not dissenting vote
The increase of capital was approved, as re,
quired by law, by Judge VIM. FL. Thomas on
Monday, March 4. Conversion papers were
filed with the Comptroller at Washington on
Tuesday, the 5th. The bank was examined
by U. S. bank examiner on Wednesday, the
9th. The examination records were filed on
the It'll, and at 10 clock on the morning of
the Slh the following telegram was received:
Wade II. d. Wariield, President,
Sykesville. Md.
The SykcsviIIe' National Bank Number
eighty-fve eighty-seven. Today authorized
10 begin business. Charter mailed.
I. p. KANE, Deputy Comptroller.
All this was accomplished without the as
sistance Of an attorney aud at a cost Of less
than $12 to the bank.
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The Democratic Advocate.
WESTMINSTER, MD.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH Is, 1907
The Death of 1. Freeman Rasin.

The Death of l. Freeman Rasin.
The death of Mr. l. Freeman Rasin re-
moves from the scene of action one Of the
most conspicuous figures in the Democratic
politics of the State. Mr. Rasin was for
more than forty years the acknowledged
and undisputed leader of the Democracy of
Baltimore city, and exerted, up to the
time of his death, such an influence upon
his party in that city, as no man had ever
done before.
1t is difficult to analyze such character
as Mr.. Rasin' s. and to ascertain what ele
ments were in him that gave him such con
troll over men, and enabled him to hold it
so long. He was very quiet and unob-
trusive man. and was rarely seen at State
and City conventions, or in any Of the
public assemblies of his party. Except to
those with whom he was closely associated,
he seemed cold and repellent. And yet,
there was something about him, some in
fuence, not easily defined, that made men
ally themselves to him and stick to him
through thick and thin.
1t WILL doubtless, always be SO, that
political parties will have men who may be
called Leaders, men who by their emf
nent qualifications are enabled to direct the
thought and action of other men. And
this is we'll and no reasonable objection
can be made to it.
But we believe the time for the personal
Boss in politics has about passed, and no
real lover of his country can regret this.
The passing Of the Boss, however, will
avail little to the public good, unless the
people, whose business it is to look after
the affairs of the State and Nation, take up |
the work intelligently and in earnest.
This is government ''of the people,
by the people and for the people and it
is the duty of every man, as far as he can
do so, to take his place in the ranks Of his
party, and do the best he can to promote
its interests. Men in the Democratic par
ty, as in every other party, do not all see
things alike, in the matters of detail, and
this is not strange But we are all Demo
Gratis and it should be our aim to so broaden
our politics and our political policies, that
all elements of the party can be gathered
into one fold, and from thence 90 out to
meet the common enemy.
IF the Democrats of this State are di-
vided in their councils, and are warning
against each other, defeat is sure to follow.
If upon the contrary, the party is united,
Democratic State, and it is the fault Of
the party itself, if it is not always in the
Democratic line.
The party in Baltimore city is getting
into good shape. There are some friendly
rivalries in the Primaries for the Mayor
atty nomination, but we believe after the
nominations have been made, all the
Democrats will be found in line, as they
should be, and this will insure to the city
. Democratic administration for the next
four years.
The same wise course should be adopted
by the Democrats of the State at large,
and this will also insure the election of
Democratic Governor and a Democratic
General Assembly.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
INSTITUTE NEXT WEEK
Let All Farmers Attend.

Let all of the farmers of this county attend
the Farmers Institute to be held in this city
Monday and Tuesday by the Maryland Agri
cultural College The speakers will be men Of
prominence. and most likely you will never
get the chance to hear such able addresses as
will be delivered by them in this county on
the subjects set forth below. All the sessions
will be held in the Court House. and each
days session will be from 10 Il. IN. to 4 p. IN.
Following are the programs:
First day-Receiving and arranging Boys
C,'rn Exhibit. Corn Exhibits will be made
only al the two dav Irstitutes.)
The Farm Factory.
Question Box.
Poultry Il SIDE Line far Farmers
Management OF Orchards.
Announcement of Collegc Prize 10 Boys
Corn Exhibit.
Women are welcome at all sessions
Fifteen minnirS of each session of :til Insti.
fuirs will he devoted to The Agricultural
College and its Departments.
Second day-Poutry Houses and Yards
Practical Plant Feeding.
Question Box.
Producing Eggs for the City Market.
Market Gardening.
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Business Locals.

Pure Hamburg Breed Chicken Eggs for
setting, $1.00 for setting of Is eggs. Geo.
W. Phillips, Warfeldsburg, Nd. st
COMFORT.
Upon this Rock is the foundation implant-
ed
Dolly Madison Shoes for Women can not
fail to please if you are fitted with the proper
Size and Width.
There are Fifty reasons why they are the
best value for S. 90, So. so and $500.
Two of them are,
LIST, They are made by Shoemakers who
know their business and who understand the
requirements of the home market.
End, A reputation of Forty years is back of
each pair
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IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of WILLIAM H. MYERLY
who departed this life six years ago today, March
Gone, but not forgotten.
We saw him fade and waste away,
And saw him gasp for breath,
We saw upon his sunken face,
The fatal sign of DEATH
BY HIS SONS HARRY AND FRANK
Snowy wings of peace will cover,
All the pain that hides away,
We shall know each other better,
When the mist has cleared away.
BY HIS WIDOW.
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Favor A Two-Cent Fare.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 1S.-The Senate
railroad committee today reported favorably
the H"n oen wae De bp @
orous opposition of the railroads, the bill is
expected to pass the Senate next week.
Governor Stuart in his campaign speeches
last fall pledged himselfin favor of two-c cent
railroad fare law.
The Senate committee struck out the clause
imposing one years Imprisonment for rail-
road officers for violation of the act. The
clause providing ST, 900 fine remains in the
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Pleasant Valley Items.

Measles have again made their appearance.
Among the afflicted with the disease are Mr..
Edward Strevig's children, Master Edward
Black, Miss Maud Study, and Mr. Oliver
Eckard.
On last Sunday Mrs. j. Elmer Myers aeci.
dentally fell on the ice and broke her collar.
bone. Dr; Bott, OF Westminster, was sum-
moned and rendered surgical aid.
John Study, who was operated on in Balti
more for appendicitis will return home about
the first of next week.
Mrs. John Utz is reported to be in a critical
condition.
Mrs. Rebecca Barnhart, better known as
"Aunt Becky" is quite sick at the present
writing.
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Wedding Bells.

WILSON-CRAFT.
Bernard w. Wilson, of Frederick, son of
Charles Z. Wilson, of Union Bridge. Nd,
and Miss Minnie r. Craft, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. S. B. Craft, of Canton, Ohio, were
married aLthe brides home on Thursday last
by her father. Owing to recent death in the
brides family, the wedding was quiet one.
Observation-Disclosures
Maurice Edward, only son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph o. Jones, local preacher
of the United Brethren Church, and Miss
Efie May, second daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Josephus Masenheimer, both of near
Silver Run, were united in marriage Thursday
afternoon, March 7th, at the Lutheran par
sonage, Silver Run, by the brides pastor,
Rev. John o. Yoder. The bride was attired
in blue silk with hat TO match; the groom
wore the usual black. The happy couple left
on the Alb train at Littlestown for York and
Philadelphia.
COOKE-MONsHAUR.
James A. Cooke, of Westminster, and Miss
Daisy A. Monshaur, youngest daughter of
Mrs. Mary E. Monshaur, Of Unionville, were
quietly married by Rev. Vernon N. Ridgely,
in Ellicott City, ON the 9TH inst. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooke will reside in Baltimore city.