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The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Instruetio rs to Correspondents.

The late Sol Miller's instructions to county
correspondents were characteristic. Here are
a few of them "Milch" cow, when speaking
of a milk COW, can never get into these COL
umns if we are about, and have our senses.
The person who 50 writes it ineurs our deadly
enmity. The writer who is writing OF
two or more married ladies and calls them
'smesdames" would rob henroost, and we
hate him. Wewill not countenancs a
writer who, in speaking of married lady,
and wishing to give her maiden name also,
says Mrs. Brown, "nee" Jones. If
any writer, speaking of the bill of fare, set up
at any meal, calls it a menu" we shall club
him at sight. :. Any person who writes us
proposing to give resume of certain events
may as we'll not spoil his paper and waste his
time. ink and hostage. Those who
wish to describe dance or party will please
take notice that "Wee sma' hours,' "Trip
the light fantastic toe'' and "All went merry
as marriage bel'' are completely worn out
and indicate that the writer has not sufficient
brains to express himself in language of his
own.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Finch Party.

On February 12 Mr.. and Mrs. John Leese,
near this city, gave very pleasant finch party
to a few of the young people of this vicinity.
About I O'Clock the guests began to arrive.
and it was not long before the house was
thrown open to the finch players. The guests
played all the games that could be played with
finch. After these games and instrumental
music, they were invited to the dining room
to partake of ice cream, lemonade, cake, ap-
Piles, etc., to which all did ample justice.
About midnight all departed for their homes,
having spent very pleasant evening. Those
present were John Leese and wife, Misses
Annie and Sadie Leese, Ada Petry, Mamie,
Merte and Elsie Ecker, Nettie Wantz. Mabel
Myers, Jottie Houck and Mary Currens;
Messrs. Charles Leese, Aaron Miller, Charles
Null, Roy Leese, John Harman, Robert Leese
Charles Heltibridle and Master George Leese.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Westaway celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage at their
home, Buena Vista Cottage, near Patapsco,
Tuesday, February4. The guests began to
arrive early, and at high noon the house was
we'll filed. At one o'clock they were invited
into the dining room, where table was we'll
filled with all the good things of the season, to
which all did justice.
Those present were: W. 81. Westaway and
wife, w. r. Westaway and wife, John 1.
Westaway, of Glyndon Jacob Caples and wife,
Walter ShipIey and wife, W. l. Ridgely. OF
Eldersburg; Mrs. Mary Read, of Reese; Rev.
Vernon Ridgely, of Elicott City; Rev. Cassen,
Rev. and Mrs. Tozer, of Union Bridge; Rev.
and Mrs. Betts Mrs. Amanda Magee,
Mrs. R. II. Caples, VIM. Tanner and wife,
Nick Mummaugh and wife, Mrs: R. F. ShilI-
ing, Mrs. Steine Chew; Misses Emma Read,
Louise Ridgely, Hettie Shipley, Olive Shipley,
Velma Caples, Myrtle Shipley, Bessie Franklin,
of Westminster; Mira Shilling, Ruth Chew;
Messrs. Wilbur Ridgeley, Julian Westaway,
Teddie Caples, Raymond Shilling and Burlir
Caples. !,
The host and hostess received many hand
some gifts, consisting of linen, china, glass
ware and $3.50 in gold.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
SykesviIIe to the Front.

The citizens, meeting which was called for
Saturday by Mayor Wade 81. D. Warfeld
brought forth good fruit. The town charter
is to be amended and bond issue is author.
ized,-th proceeds from the bonds to be used
for permanent improvements principally for
macadamizing the streets. The direct tax
will be ample to supply the maintenance funds,
pay interest on the bonds and to set aside a
substantial sinking fund each year to retire
the bonds-Thus the town will have the benefit
of these improvements, without an increase in
taxation. Mayor War6eld proposes that the
charter snail be up-to- date in every respect,
and the council and citizens solidly in sym
pathy with these progressive ideas model
town must be the result.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
DEATHS HARVEST.
Well Known Residents And Other RS
Who Have Passed Away.
Myers.

Many hearts were made sad by the announce
ment on Saturday morning 9Th inst. that Joshua
Myers, of Fountain Valley. expired at all early
hour on that morning. Mr.. Myers was suffer
ing from severe attack ofa grippe. He be-
came enfeebled by and gradually sank from the
cause mentioned and infirmities of old age
until death ensued.
He was born in Pennsylvania in 1885, but
spent most of his life in Carroll county. he
was married three times, his first wife being
a daughter of John and Elizabeth Brilliant,
of Bachman's Valley, of whom four children
survive, namely Mrs. U.J. Babylon, of Fount
ain Valley, Mrs. VIM. Wright of Union Bridge;
Miss Emma K. Myers, of Baltimore, and
Edward J. Myers of Pleasant Valley--also
eleven grandchildren and one great -grandchlld.
His second wife was Abbie Butler, of West
minister, who died about nine years ago. bis
last wife, who was Mrs. Fogle, survives him.
In politics Mr.. Myers was staunch Demo
crat, and in religious affiliation q member oi
St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Silver Run.
His funeral took place at the latter place on
Monday, 10th inst. Although the weather
was bitterly cold the services were attended by
large number of sympathizing relatives:
The officiating minister was Rev. >. "
Yoder at the church, services being conducted
at the house by Elder Uriah Bixler. james
Stoner was funeral director.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
OUR FREE LIBRARY.
A Good Start Made and Success
Assured.

The Westminster Free Public Library is an
| assured fact. 1t has been in operation for
several weeks, and though the selection OF
| books has beer limited to those secured from
the Maryland Library Association, about 75
| volumes, it has been we'll patronized.
The Executive Committee has placed an
order for about 125 volumes, which will be
ready for circulation in a few days. In max
ing its selection of new books, the committee
was limited by the circumstances which had
to be considered. The amount of money to
be expended is very small, and variety in the
character of literature provided is essential.
A sufficiently large number of books to meet
the demand is necessary. If only new copy
right books are procured, the number would
be very small. Among the standard works,
upon which there is no copyright, there are
many with which the younger generation
should become familiar. With these two
thoughts in mind the selection was made.
About 25 copyright books that have been
published within the last two or three years.
and IL or Is that have appeared within five or
six years have been ordered. With the means
at command, an effort has been made to cover
the whole range of need and to provide some.
thing for every proper desire, and among the
new books will be found a great variety.
fiction, biography. travel, adventure, books
for boys and books for girls, as well as for
older readers.
In addition to these, the Enoch Pratt LII.
brary has donated about $50 volumes. 1t is
only fair to the public to make the statement
that these have practically fulfilled their day
of usefulness and are not fit for very much
longer term of service. but they have been
placed upon the shelves for the benefit OF those
who may wish to read them.
1t is the purpose of the committee to add
from time to time new books as may come
from the press that should have place in the
library. A portion of the membership fees
already paid has been retained for this pur-
pose, but to adequately carry out the plans
and purposes of the Library Association,
larger membership is necessary. number
of new members from the city and county
have enrolled their names within the past two
weeks. An earnest invitation is extended to
any one, resident in city or county, who is
interested in the success of the enterprise,
either from the desire to secure good books
for his own use or to place them within the
reach of others, to hand his name TO MIR.
Frank Mather, librarian, or to any member OF
the executive or canvassing committees The
library, at the rooms of the Country Club,
will be open each Monday, from to p. M,
Thursday, from to p. m., Saturday, from
2 TO 4 D. M, for distribution of books to mem
bers and others who may be vouched for by
members of the Association.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Bank at Union Bridge.

The Comptroller of the Currency has ap-
proved the charter for new national bank at
Union Bridge. this county, to be named the
First National Bank of Union Bridge. Md.
The capital stock will be $4,000. The in.
corporators are Edward F. Olmstead, of
Baltimore; Daniel Wolfe, John N. Weaver,
E. A. C. Buckley, Jacob S. Gladhill and L.
E. Stauffer. The following were elected di.
A. C. Buckley, Jacob s. Gladhill, l.. E. Stauf.
fer and John H. Repp, of Union Bridge; E.
o. Cash, of Middleburg, and Edward F. Ohm.
stead, of Baltimore. The bank will open for
business early in April.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREVITlES.

The large bell for Baust Emanuel Lutheran
church, at Tyrone, was received this week.
The thermometer on Sunday morning regis.
tered degrees below zero in low places in
this county.
Mrs. James Pearre Wantz on Monday
purchased the building at Union Bridge form
erly used as fertilizer factory by the late
William G. Rinehart, for $780,
The Maryland Agricultural College baseball
team have given out their schedule of games
for 1908, and all the dates are filled except
May 16, which is being held open for Western
Maryland College.
Roscoe G. Murray, student at the Union
town school. has Just completed over 800
pages of typewriting for Miss E. Beam. The
work was done on the typewriter of the
young mans father, Rev. Mr.. Murray.
The residence of Charles Bowersox, near
Dennings, caught fire Monday morning, JAN
uary 10, and was saved by the brave fighting
of his wife and daughter Maisie. There was
a great deal of damage done. The cause OF
the fire is not known.
President Lewis will give the second lecture
of the course on his travels on Monday even.
ing next, the 18th, at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at 7.3O. The subject will be, "In
-NoiS auo Icut tuiOuSh
tine" The lectures are free and the public is
invited.
At the annual business meeting of the First
Baptist Church, held on February there was
presented to Rev. Curtis Lee Laws, D. d.,
the retiring pastor, who has accepted call to
the Greene Street Baptist Church, in Brook.
yn, beautiful jewel case, in which rested %
S2O gold pieces-$500.
Rule was served on Francis Starr, Fl. w.
Martin and E. F. Dehoff, of Littlestown, by
the Adams County Circuit Court to show
cause why the slot machines seized at their
places of business should not be declared to
6e gambling machines, and as such to be
Destroyed by the court. The matter will be
neard and determined on March 2.
Mr.. Jacob Fitze, Jr., of Fountain Valley, q
fireman on the B. 4 o. Railroad, near Viii.
mlngton, DEL, last Friday had his foot caught
between the engine and the tender, causing a
confusion and serious injury to the foot. He
was brought to the home of his father, Jacob
ing him.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
SANS GEEK.

Marshall Nusbaum and wife and Howard
Devilbiss and wife spent Tuesday with William
Baker and wife, Libertytown.
Arthur Albert and wife visited friends IN
Westminster Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mollie Snader and her sister, MRS.
Henry Summers, and children, of Warfields
burg, spent few days in Union Bridge this
week.
Arthur and Wilbur, sons of Edw. Nail, Of
near Dennings, have the typhoid fever, this
being the third case in the family this winter.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
BARK HILL.

Mrs. Abram Harris who has been confined
to her bed, is convalescent
Frank Rowe and wife spent Friday last at
Frizellburg.
Mrs. John Kaufman spent Tuesday visiting
friends in this place.
Miss lone Rowe spent day with her sister,
Mrs. Bessie Kaufman, at Frizellburg last
week.
Ernest Wright and wife spent from Friday
until Monday with her mother, Mrs. U. j.
Babylon, near Westminster.
Mesdames Henry Blackson and John Black
son visited Mrs. Elizabeth Cartzendafner and
daughter on Wednesday of this week.
The recent snow afforded the youths of oul
town a merry time.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
MOUNT PLEASANT.

Mrs. Nathan Bair, who has been, confined
to her bed with the grip, is improving.
John Strevig and family are visiting David
Yingling and family.
Z Miss Edna Hesson is visiting her sister.
Mrs. William Eisenhuth, of Ebbvale.
Master Percy Grouse, who has had the
grip, is improving.
Miss Anna Kate Starner, who had been
visiting friends in Baltimore, returned home
last Sunday.
Tom Bair, who has had the grip, is able to
be up again. -.
Misses Efie and Mollie Koontz are visiting
friends at New Windsor.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Hicks Weather Predictions

Fore caster Hicks made pretty accurate
guess at the weather for the first two weeks of
February. He predicts regular storm pe-
Rod from the 18th to the 18th and reaction.
airy period from the 18th to the 10th. ''The
moon being on the celestial equator ON the
10th, threatening conditions, with high tenn.
perature and possibly lightning and thunder,
will naturally tend to prolong the reactionary
disturbances central on the 18th, 18th and
10th, pushing the stormy weather up to the
Dad -
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
lndorss Govsrnor's Plan.

At meeting of the Good Road League
held at Mt. Airy Monday night the subject of
good roads was enthusiastically discussed and
the following resolutions adopted:
.sResolved, That we indorse the plan of
the Governor of Maryland on the question of
road improvement, especially that of loan
Of S., ,000. 900 for State roads, and urge our
representation in the legislature to assist in
its passage
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Funeral Of Nelson Gilbert.

The funeral services of the late Nelson
Gilbert, who died Thursday last, were conduct.
ed at his residence Monday morning at 1890
o'clock. Rev. R. w. Doty oficiated. The
burial rites were conducted by Salem Lodge,
/. O. @. F., of which the deceased was mem.
ber, and the pallbearers were from the same
Order, Messrs. Paul Yingling, VIM. 81. Nc
Collom, John Weigle, Jas. E. Smith, Jas. D..
Mitchell and Jessie c. Sharrer. Interment
was made in the Westminster Cemetery.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14

The revival services at the Methodist Pro-
testant Church have continued this week with
increased interest and enthusiasm. Large
audiences have congregated every evening and
several conversions have been made. The
mems meeting Sunday afternoon was we'll
attended. Owing to the cancelling of another
engagement Mr.. Mitchell will be able to con.
tinue the services over Sunday and another
mems meeting will be held this Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Piox,no ana H.uIino R.eord.

In breaking ground for wheat last fall, Geo.
w. Arnold Of Charles, near Lewisville,
plowed one and oneeighth acres of ground
in three hours and twenty minutes with two
mules.
On the last day of January, with six mule
team, he hauled from the quarry at Falls Hill
to Enksburg Station load of flint stone
weighing 1,010 pounds. BE wants to know
if any one can beat this.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Swallowed Needle 2e Year. AGO

On Friday of last week Allie c. Gorsuch, a
prominent farmer near Gambler, hastily sum
moned DR.. J. A. Wright to examine his leg
He had felt burning sensation in his leg for
long time. A minute examination was
quickly made aud on pressure the point of a
needle came to the surface of the skin. The
needle was extracted and measured one and
half inches in length. The needle had a
slight curve and was perfectly black. Mr..
Gorsuch is 81 years of age. His mother re
calls that he swallowed a cambria needle when
he was years old. Thus the needle had been
in his system. for 20 years.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
M orrison.

On February I, 1908, at Kansas City, Mo-,
DR.. II. C. Morrison, died in his 64th year. DR..
Morrison practiced medicine with the late DR..
Burlington, of New Windsor, and was well
known in Westminster, where he read medi-
cine in the Office of DIR. Matthias. father of DIR.
John s. Matthias. He went to Kansas City in
1869 and engaged in the drug business. DR..
of E. o. Grimes, of this city, and John E.
Senseney, of near Linwood, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Warner.

Mrs. Mary E. Warner, widow of Alfred
Warner, aged 6s years, died at Harrisburg,
Thursday. She is survived by six sons and
two daughters, as follows: Misses Annie K.
and Lillian G. Warner; John o., Baltimore;
George and Alfred B., Waynesboro; Kurtz,
Linwood; B. Guy and Lester M, New York.
A sister, Mrs. Maggie Grass, of Harrisburg,
and two brothers, Jonathan Myers, this city
and A. Kurtz Myers, of Frizellburg also sur.
vive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at
Linwood church at 9 a. m. interment al
Winters church.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Mem ahon.

Mrs. Louisa E. Mcmahon died February Z,
1908, at her residence, 2007 Barclay street.
Baltimore. She was in her 87th year and un-
usually active for person of her age. De-
ceased lived at one time in Westminster, and
had been subscriber to the Advocate for a
period of 26 years.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Schooley.

Elijah M. Schooley, well l.known farmer
residing near Gaithersburg, died Sunday of a
complication of diseases, aged 81 years. he
was a native of Loudon county. Virginia, and
came to this county many years ago. His
widow, a son John C. Schooley, of Washing
toni and daughter miss Mary Schooley)
survive him.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Shooting Scores.

The following scores were made by Co. II,
1st Inft. Md. N. G. Monday evening, Febru.
ary 10, five shots, sitting position, twenty
yards, sub. .caliber rife:
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Saturday, the 22d. being holiday,
paper by Sunday, the Advocate will be
issued next week on Thursday, instead
of Friday. Correspondent nts will please
mail their letters a day earlier.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
CORRESPONDENCE
Items Of Personal and Social Interest
from Neishborins Towns.
M ELRoSE.

A man from Lineboro phoned to US that it
was degrees below zero on Monday morning.
That beats Melrose, as it was only one below
zero here.
Strange things will happen. One evening
last week as zepp the printer was in his office,
he was somewhat annoyed by the gnawing of
mice. Finding two small catch traps, he set
them before retiring. Next morning noise
was heard in the Office. Upon investigation
it was found that mouse was caught in two
traps and was alive and full of fight. One of
the front legs was caught in one trap and one
of the hind legs in the other. A dog ended
the mouse's life after being bitten by the little
animal, and also ate the cheese with which
the trap was baited.
Mrs. John Frock died on Saturday, Jan
uary g. She was laid to rest at Bachman's s
church.
Jacob Menchey, of near here, is very i'll at
present under the care of DR.. J. S. Zeigler.
There is protracted meeting at Edward
Houck's during the week.
The following items written by your cor
respondent just 20 years ago will no doubt be
interesting, especially to older readers.
A very enjoyable sleighing party was well
coined at the home of j. v. Wentz, near
Lineboro, on Friday evening, February Z.
The evening was spent in playing various
games, etc. Refreshments were served, after
which they returned to their homes well
pleased. Those present were j. V. Wentz,
J. Samuel Wentz and wife, 81. 7. Wentz and
wife, Luther Wentz and wife, Isaiah Wildasin,
Misses Rosa Wolfgang, Emma Hofacker,
Fern Miller, Birdie Hofacker, Elsie Wilda-
sin, Cora Wentz, Messrs. Harvey Miller.
Horten Wildasin, Myerle Wertz, Harry
Wildasin. Spencer Arthur, and John Wentz.
We had slight snowfall on Tuesday of last
week to the depth of about 6 inches. The
roads and lanes have been drifted in some
places to the depth of 6 or 8 feet. 1t is
common sight to see parties of men with
horses and shovels going to open the drifts.
The young folks are all smiles.
One of Mr.. John Shafer's steers died,
valued at $50.
Minnie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob 81.
Zepp, is recovering from an attack of pneu-
monia.
On Tuesday evening last John Sterner and
Miss Lizzie A. Black were married at the
brides home here in town. We wish them
much happiness and prosperity. They were
treated to music by the calithumpian band,
composed of about so residents of Manchester
district.
VIM. Menchey is on the sick list.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-25

habits of thrift and sobriety, he will
become a socially and economically de-
sirable neighbor Self-help is the bes;
help, and the race which labors to inn
prove itself and demonstrate its capacity
and efficiency will have no trouble in
obtaining all the civil and political rec
ognition which should accompany prov
ed fitness. Mr.. Watterson and other
Southerners OF his type delight to honor
and sustain the man who is starting his
people on the upward path and who IS
doing as much for the South as a whole
as he is doing for its Negro popuia-
ton. They are heartily cooperating
with Mr.. Washington in appeasing race
animosities and removing race frictons.
They speak the sober judgment of the
South, and their utterances ought 10
have a hundred times as much weight
as the sensationalism of a fomenter OF
race strife like Mr.. Tillman.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-25

es that our race, like all races, must BE-
gin at the bottom and lay the founda-
ton for proper citizenship in industrial
directions. This class Of leaders and
workers the Tuskegee Institute is try
ing TO furnish
1AmbaSsdd0r Bryce'S Letter
The letter from the British Ambas-
sador, read by the chairman, was as
follows:
There are. It seems TO me, two things
which most need to be done for the col
ored race. One is to provide a good
education for those Of superior talents
who are to be its physicians, its clergy
men, and, perhaps most Of all, its teach
ers. The other is to do for the bulk of
the race, by systematic training, that
which many centuries OF practice have
done for the whites viz: make the
brain and the fingers skilled for the va.
fious forms of labor, turn out work
men who are able to earn their living
by their handicraft, men with habits Of
steady application. men who can find
pleasure in the exercise of skill.
This is an undertaking of supreme
importance, affecting not only the well
fare of the colored race itself, but also
the interests of the States which they
inhabit. 1t is the surest way along
which the race can make solid and en-
during progress For the sake of it,
one would like to see a dozen Tuske-
gees established in the South, following
the lines which your Tuskegee has al
r5ay traced.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-25
WHO, ORDERED IT?

4 petition is being circulated
among the colored teachers pur-
porting to have come from the Of
fee. TO the effect that all the col
ored teachers are satisfied with the
present personnel in the colord
schools. That is to say, that if the
petition is signed the teachers COM
NIT themselves to the extent OF be-
ing satisfied with the assistant SUI
perintendent, Mr.. Roscoe Conk-
ling Bruce, which is not true. They
would admit that they are satisfied
with the retention of John C.Nalle,
one OF the supervising principals,
which is also not true. There are
hundreds of teachers dissatisfied
with both Bruce and Nalle, and
their enforcement from the schools
would give entire satisfaction.
If the Senate committee intends
to investigate the schools, The Bee
present personnel in the cOlored
teachers be sent for and asked
whom they want as the superin-
tendent and whether the retention
of Mr.. Nalle is their wish. These
two officials are among two of the
most unpopular in the colored
schools. and two of the most dis
liked.
Who authorized the petition to
be sent around to the cOlored teach
ers? For any supervising princi-
pal to ask teacher to sign pc
tition for the retention of any off
cial is embarrassing and certainly