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The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
The Marble and the PENCIL

The marble trick is as old as the days
of Aristotle. Cross the middle and
fore fingers and roll marble between
them The marble will feel like two
because it is being felt in an unaccus
toned way. If a pencil is drawn be-
tween the crossed fingers the one pen
Gil will feel like parallel bars. The
same illusion may be worked by plac
ing the pencil between the lips and
then moving the under lip to one side
causing the pencil to feel like two
More curious than any of these is the
one where the foreinger is crossed
over the little finger behind the other
two and then applied to the end of the
nose. Not only can you feel two noses
but one of them seems to be about al
inch longer than the other. This last
sensation is caused by the fact that
we do not ordinarily feel the edge of
any object with these two fingers al
the same time unless the part felt with
the little finger projects beyond the
part felt by the forefnger-St. Louis
Republic.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
StronQ Rooms.

The Bank Of England's strong room
Is one of the largest in the world. The
foundation, sixty-six feet below the
street level, is bed of concrete twen-
ty feet thick. Above this is a lake sew
en- feet deep, and above that thick
plates of iron specially manufactured
to resist both skill and force. Any one
attempting an entrance from above
would find similar bed of concrete. a
similar lake and similar plates of iron.
The walls are impenetrable, while the
doors are one foot thick, weigh four
tons each and are made absolutely un.
drillable.
The Imperial Ottoman bank, Con-
stantinople. had a marvellous steel fort
built upon water bearing rock, and
on top of the rock foundation is four
foot bed of concrete. The height is
over thirty-six feet, length forty-six
feet and width twenty-four. The steel
walls are surrounded by masonry and
concrete six feet thick throughout.
while the whole comprises nearly thir-
ty tons Of steel.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
Dangerous Ground.

BLESS me, Marthy!" exclaimed Un-
Gle Cyrus, looking up from his maya
zine, says the Youths Companion.
We're getting navy that don't need
to take back seat fer any of them
European nations" Aunt Martha con-
tinued placidly measuring out the in
gradients of mountain cake and
manifestly was not unduly excited over
naval affairs.
"Just listen to this. Some fellow has
been making estimates Any half doz-
en- of our big cruisers have engine
strength equal to the pulling power of
all the horses in the Russian cavalry!
The engines of one of our big battle
ships are strong enough-if they could
be fastened somewhere-to pull the
hull United States cavalry into the
sea and
Mercy sakes." cried Aunt Martha.
with arrested spoon. for the first time
impressed with these interesting sta
tistics, II hope to goodnesa our cay
airy II keep away from the shore.''
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
Real Estate Sales.
Chas. o. Clemson, Attorney, Westminster Md
FxECUTORs' SALE.
FARM, SAW MILL, HOUSE AND LOT, g,
ELEVEN WOOD LOTS AND OTHER
PROPERTY.
OF A VALUABLE

By virtue of an Order of the Orphans
Court of Carroll county and OF the
power and authority contained IN the
last will and testament of Jeremiah
Myers, deceased, the undersigned Act
ing Executors will sell at public sale on
the premises near Union Mills, Carroll
county, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1908,
at 10 o'clock, a. M, the following
fee simple property towit:
The farm of the late jeremiah Myers,
adjoining the land of H. Writ Shriver,
VIM. Bankard ct. al, near Union Mills,
containing
Isl ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, will be offered as one tract,
and also in separate tracts, after new
survey, as follows:
Tract No. 1, Homestead, containing
80 ACRES, more or less, about ten
acres of which is woodland, the balance
good farming land, we'll watered by
Bear Creek and Pipe Creek, and located
on Bachman Valley Road. There is a
good dwelling house, barn and other
necessary outbuildings on the place and
a spring of water near the dwelling.
Tract No. 2, Saw-Mill property, con-
tanning 19a Acres, more or less, and has
besides the saw-mill, shingle-mill, a
chopping- mill and hominy mill, all run
by water power, and in good condition
and command good business.
Tract No. 3, House and Lot, contain
ing AZ Acres, more or less, improved by
a good dwelling house and other necessa-
ry outbuildings, having about one acre
cleared land and balance in good timber.
There is we'll of excellent water at the
door, This property is now occupied by
Herbert J. Myers.
Tract No. contains 10a Acres, more
or less, and is unimproved, has about
acres good farming land and balance in
excellent timber, and adjoins the lands
of Joe Petry and John Stewart.
The remainder of the original tract is
divided into eleven wood lots, containing
from one and one-fourth to three and
three-fourth acres of land each, more
or less, and each accessible from the
Westminster and Littlestown Turnpike
or from Bachman Valley road and a way
separate to each lot, containing excel
lent oak and chestnut timber.
Also an unimproved building lot in the
village of Union Mills, adjacent to the
church, containing about half an acre of
land.
Further information may be had of
Herbert J. Myers on the premises, or of
Chas. o. Clemson, Attorney, Westmin-
ster. The new plat will be shown the
day of sale, or may be seen at office of
above Attorney.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash on day
of sale or on ratification thereof by the
Orphans Court of Carroll County, bal
ance in two equal payments of six and
twelve months, with interest, or all cash
as the purchaser may elect, deferred
payments to be secured to the satisfac-
tion of the undersigned.
JAMES G.. MYERS,
HERBERT ]. MYERS,
Acting Executors Jeremiah Myers, de-
ceased.
may 8 st VIM. H. Warner, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
DANIEL M. MURRAY, Solicitor.
FXECUTOR's SALE
~ Or VALUABLE
FEE SIMPLE PROPERTIES.
Solicitor

By virtue of a power of sale con-
tanned in the last will and testament
of Julia A. Dorsey, late of Howard
county, deceased, dated the 31st day
of October, 1903, and duly admitted
to probate by the Orphans Court of
Howard county, the undersigned ex-
ecutor will offer at public auction,
on the premises, at Cooksville, How
ard county, Md, on
TUESDAY, MAY 26th, 1908,
at 1 o'clock, p. NJ, the following valu-
able fee simple properties.
First-The farm recently occupied
by the deceased, containing
153 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
situated on the Baltimore & Frederick
turnpike, % miles from Baltimore,
at the junction of the Washington &
Westminster road and miles from
Hoods Mill station, on the B. & o.
R. R. 1t is improved by a large, COM
Portable Stone House of II rooms,
barn, corn house, ice house, and other
necessary outbuildings, 2 tenant
houses, and a comfortable 6 room
dwelling, with stable and outbuildings.
This property has been heavily
lined, produces splendid crops, is
beautifully located, and is considered
one Of the most desirable farms in
Howard county.
Second-Twe (2) acres of land,
more or less, adjoining the farm, and
improved by 2-story store building,
with warehouse, (now' occupied by
Messrs. Howard Warfield & Coz a
blacksmith shop, (now occupied by
Mr.. John E. Coursey), and a COM
Portable dwelling of 6 rooms, with
stable and other outbuildings.
A general merchandise business has
been conducted at this stand for the
past forty-five years, and it is an ex-
ceptional location.
These properties will first be offered
as whole, and then separately; all
bids reserved, and sold as shall be
most advantageous to the estate.
Terms of Sale:-One-third of the
purchase money to be paid in cash,
and the balance in two equal install
ments in six and twelve months from
the day of sale; the credit payments
to bear interest from day of sale and
to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser with approved security, or
the whole of the purchase money to
be paid in cash at the option of the
purchaser or purchasers.
A deposit of $3.50 will be required
Of the purchaser on the day of sale.
For any further information con-
corning the property apply to the exc
cutor, or to Mr.. VIM. H. Hobbs, Cooks
vile, Md.
JOHN NJ. DELASHMUTT,
Executor of the Estate of Julia A.
Dorsey, Woodbine, Md. mayS-3t
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
THE SORROWFUL TREE.
Its Flowers Open at Night and Close
With the Dawn of Day.

Its Flowers Open at Night and Close
With the Dawn of Day.
There is a tree in Persia to which
the name "the sorrowful tree" is given,
perhaps because it blossoms only in
the evening. When the first star ap-
pears in the heavens the first bud of
the sorrowful tree opens, and as the
shades Of night advance and the stars
thickly stud the sky the buds continue
gradually opening until the whole tree
looks like one immense white flower.
On the approach Of dawn, when the
brilliancy of the stars gradually fades
in the light of day, the sorrowful tree
closes it's flowers, and ere the sun is
fully risen not single blossom is vis-
ible. A sheet Of flower dust as white
as snow covers the ground around the
foot of the tree, which seems blighted
and withered during the day, while,
however, it is actively preparing for
the next nocturnal festival The fra
grance Of the blossoms is like that of
the evening primrose.
1t the tree is cut down close to the
roots new plant shoots up and at
tains maturity in an incredibly short
time.
In the vicinity Of this singular tree
there usually grows another which is
almost an exact counterpart of the sor-
rowful tree. but less beautiful, and.
strange to say. it blooms only in the
daytime.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
Exercise or Die.

Every man and woman must do some
muscular work or take equivalent ex-
ercise, else they will die long before
their natural time. And if ones voca-
ton involves the use of only one set Of
muscles work must be found for the
other muscles, else the individual be-
comes disproportionate in form and
eventually prey to disease.
A hodcarrier, who is required to use
nearly all his muscles, eXerting him
self close to the limit of his strength
for many hours daily, never gives any
thought to artificial exercise, for he
has no need of any. But the profess
sional man, the clerk, the typist and
the saleswoman-all these find little
real use for the muscles in their daily
employment, and they require to take
up some system of physical exercise
to maintain normal health. Then there
are factory operatives and the toilers
in various trades. whose work brings
into play certain sets of muscles, while
others are out of use. These require
exercise adapted to giving employment
to the neglected muscles. There is
also class of wealthy people who do
no regular work of any kind, who re-
quire to follow some strength giving
sport in lieu of work. At the opposite
extreme is a class Of athletes who
make a business of artificial exercise
and build themselves up into noun
tains of muscle. These almost invaria-
bly, overdo and in consequence suffer
later.-Charles H. Cochrane in Metro
politan Magazine.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
HIS COAT OF ARMS.
1t Was Fairly Earned Since He De-
scended From a KING


seended From a King
A man applied to the college Of her
altry for a coat Of arms, says writer
in the Cornhill Magazine, and was ask.
ed if any Of his ancestors had been re,
nowned for any singular achieve
ments. The man paused and consid-
cred. but could recollect nothing.
"Your father" said the herald, aid
ing his memory, "your grandfather,
your great-grandfather?"
NO" returned the applicant; II nev.
er knew that I had great-grandfather
or grandfather"
"Of yourself?" asked this creator OF
dignity.
"I know nothing remarkable Of my.
SELF" returned the man, "only that, be,
ing once locked up in Ludgate prison
for debt, found means to escape from
an upper window, and that, you know,
is no honor in a mans escutcheon.'
"And how did you get DOWN. said
the herald.
"Odd enough" retorted the man. 81
procured a cord, fixed it round the
neck of the statue Of King Lud on the
outside of the building and thus let
myself down."
81 have itv said the herald. "No
honor! Lineally descended from King
I.ud! And his coat of arms will do
for yous
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
ARTISTIC TASTE.
In This the French Are First ana 'he
Irish Come Next.

In This the French Are First ana 'he
Irish Come Next.
Artistic taste is due to temperament
ord whore this exists the simplest ma
terials lend themselves to artlstlc GULL
binations and beautiful effects.
The French excel in dainty, graceIui
dasions because of their volatile, mlrtn
loving temperaments. The Gerlnans
can never reach these heights because
their temperaments are just the re-
verse. while it has been proved III seV-
oral vorkrooms that, next to the
Erench. the Irish temperament IS tne
most artistic.
The more artistic the general tram
ing of a person the more ready are
they to appreciate and proht oy Tue
fine productions of others; hence we
are glad to see and grateful for the
privilege of studying the modes
brought from Paris each season ny Ine
enterprising importers.
Twenty-Five years ago in Paris ana
London the houses that catered 70
America and the colonies put aside Tor
this trade any designs that were TOO
extreme or screaming for the fast1d-
ious home buyers, says the Millinery
Trade Review. But times have changeo'
and the American woman IS now con-
sidered the best dressed In the Wofio'
and the leaders of American society
are the women who dictate quite as
much as the elite Of France.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
Legal Advertisements,
NJ Office TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals addressed to H.,
County Commissioners of Carroll Conn ure
ty, Westminster, Maryland, endorSaa dSa
proposals for improving the puhIia 1Ga
highway between SykesvilIe and EIderiuc EIpric
burg, beginning at the end of the oaH, no~
work on the Eldersburg road and rrr rT"
ming northerly and easterly about of ~. =
mile to the laundry gate of the Snarinn.a IN d
field Hospital grounds, known as sitis 4s.
Eldersburg Road, Section "B" will , he
received up to IL o'clock noon, JUNE1
1908, when they will be publicly Opened
and read.
All proposals must be made on form,
furnished by the State Geological Sm
vey Commission, to be obtained thronob
it's office in Baltimore. Bids otherwisaa
made out will not be considered. '
The work to be done includes tb0
grading and macademizing of about of
a mile of road to be built according n n
the plans and specifications on file at
the office of the County Commissioners
at Westminster, Maryland.
Each proposal must be accompanied
bv certified check for two hundred dbl.
lars ($2OO.OO, payable to the County
Commissioners of Carroll County, which
will be returned unless the successful
bidder fails to execute a contract, in
which case his check will become the
property of the County.
The County Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board.
GEO. E. BENSON,
GEO. W. BROWN,
J. S. FINK.
Commissioners of Carroll County,
Test
F. L. HAM, Clerk and Treas.
NAV 22 ct
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
They Won the Pool.

1t was certainly reprehensible, though
one cannot but smile at the bold trick
played one night by half a dozen men
in Paris These individuals rang at the
door of private house, and before the
servant could announce their arrival
the leader had donned an official scarf
and introduced himself as police COM
missioner, seized about $1,000 which
was lying on the table as stakes in a
game of poker, saying he would not
trouble the host and his guests to call
at the Office that evening, but would be
obliged if they would do so the next
morning. The commissioner" with
his escort, politely departed. When
the players dutifully called at the Of
flee the next day, their visit created
visible surprise. and they learned, to
their disgust. that this police commits
sioner of the night before had tricked
them and their $1,000 had been car
ried off by a gang of thieves. So much
for playing poker and having an un-
easy conscience!-Boston Herald.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
chas. o. Clemson, Solicitor, Westminster ma'
nUBLIC SALE.
OF VALUABLE
Home and Office Building f!
In the City of Westminster, in Fee
Simple.
The undersigned will offer at public
sale on the premises on

The undersigned will offer at public
sale on the premises on
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1908,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, all that fee simple
lot of ground situated on East MAN
street, known as Nos. 100 and lO2,
having combined frontage OF about
fifty feet on Main street, with depth
of about one hundred and ninety-elght
feet, to an alley, improved by large
three-story brick dwelling and two
story office building, besides which
there is a good barn on the rear lot.
This property is now occupied by Mrs.
Irene C.. Bennett and DR.. Thomas j.
Coonan and was the residence OF the
late Sen. Pinkney J. Bennett. Possess
ion to be arranged with the present oc-
cupants of the property.
Terms of Sale "A deposit of Sl0O. .OO
will be required at the sale; balance on
or before July 1st, 1908, with interest,
or all cash at the option of the pur-
chaser.
DAISY B. COWAN,
MARGARET E. STITELY,
BLANCHE B. COONAN.
mv222t F. A. Crawford. Auct.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
She Said So Anyway.

The young man who was endeavor-
ing to win the favor Of Bobby's pretty
sister met the boy on the street one
morning and greeted him with much
cordiality.
"Er-do you think your sister was
pleased to know had called the other
day?' he was at last forced to ask,
bluntly, after several efforts to guide
Bobby's conversation in that direction.
"Surew said Bobby, with gratifying
promptness. 81 know she was.
heard her say so.
when she came home mother said,
Mr.. Brown called while you were out ,
and she said: He did? Well, I'm glad
of thatv youths Companion.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
An Easy Word.

This is what happened to Glasgow
workingman when he tried to make
his wife's home life happy by reading
the police news to her as contained in
his evening paper. In due course he
reached an interesting trial for as
sault, the report of which concluded
as follows:
"This case was held over until to-
morrow, as the presiding magistrate
said he found considerable difficulty
in pronouncing sentence"
Dear me-" commented the readers
wife, "he Gamma hae been a man O.
muckle edication, surely, or he wadna
hae found any difficulty in pronouncin'
an easy wee word like that."-Dundee
Advertiser.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, in Maryland
letters of administration on the Persona
Estate of
HENRY F. SHIPLEY,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against the De
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on o.
before the 22d day of December, 1905
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10Th day Oh
May, 1908.
ANNIE ]. SHIPLEY,
may % At Administrative.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
MO. 4OS5 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
Sarah c. Mitten, ct al, Plaintiffs vs.
Josiah w. Mitten, infant, Defendant.
Ordered, this 22d day of May, A; y.
1908, that the Account of the auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified anu
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the Stn
day of June next; provided copy OF TINS
order be inserted for two successive
weeks before the last named day u
some newspaper published in Carr0p
county.
DAVID P. sMELSER, Clerk.
True copy, Test:
m222t DAVID P. SMELSER, ClerA.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
may Is At
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, in Maryland
letters testamentary on the Persona
Estate of
HANNAH SHIPLEY,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de.
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers Thereof
legally authenticated, to the subscriber
on or before the 22d day of December
1908; they may otherwise by law be ez'
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
May, 1908.
JESSE NICODEMUS,
may % at Executor.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
TO CREDITORS.

AZ -
This is to give notice that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, in Maryland,
letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
CATHARINE VIRGINIA MATTHIAS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or
before the 9Th day of December, 1908;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 5th day Of
May 1908.
MARY E.. SHAFER,
may At Executrix.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
A Bit of Advice,

This is bit of advice offered by the
Gunnison Gazette:
Young man, if you should come
across a girl who, with a face as ra-
diant as sunfower, says as you ap-
pear at the door, II will be busy for
half an hour yet, for the dishes are not
washed" just squat right down on the
doorstep and wait for her, because
some other chap may come along and
secure the prize, and right there you
will have lost an angel.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
So 1t Is.

Teacher--If vehicle with two
wheels is bicycle and one with three
wheels a tricycle., what is one with
only one wheel?
Scholar-A wheelbarrow.-Illust
Bits.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

Among life's ups and downs the most
annoying are keeping expenses down
and appearances up. New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
may s At
TO CREDITORS.

This is toFgive notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, in Maryland,
letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
JEHU B. UTZ,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or
before the 18th day of December, 1908;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
May, 1908.
SARAH H. UTZ,
NAV Is 1t Administrative.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
A Sporting Event.

Mrs. Peck-Henry, do you see any
thing in the paper about Blinker run
ming over his mother-in-law? Mr.. Peck
Not yet. haven't come to the sport
ing news.-Puck.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

WEwant your business, no matter
w how small or how large, Smith &
Reifsnider will take care of it.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

II money didn't talk, some naonle
would never be heard of.-PhiIadelphia
Telegraph.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

Courtesy IL an asset, churiishness /,
liability. Chicago Record d-Herald.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

Success has q great tendency to con-
ceal and throw a veil over the evil
deeds Of men.-Demoethenes.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
NOTICE.

Under law passed by the last Legislature, 20, :.
Undertakes. and assistants, engaged in the pitv
fession in Frederick County are required 70 -
to the State Board of Undertakers before Ju'
1st, 1908. -.,
Any person failing to register with the s.ssss tss
Board and obtaining license will be subject " -
penalties of the Act. r,..
The Board has prepared blank forms OF apph'
ton. and will mail the same upon request.
By order of the board. -.
GEORGE w. MOWEN, PresidehH
Fl. H. HoUsMAN, JR.. Secretaryy;d "a
may Is st 215 Park Avenue. Baltimore h'
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

I'm order to close out our stock of lap
l. robes and horse blankets we will sell
them at less than cost while they last.
DOYLE & MAGEE.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

The creditors of Harvey E. Wean!a
deceased, are hereby notified to file tnsh
claims with the vouchers thereof Wlu
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cal, n.
roll County within thirty days from 1n'
9th day of May, A. D. 1908.
my84t JOHN M. ROBERTS.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29

ORDER Coal now from Smith & Relf'
Osnider and save money.