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The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
MUSICAL AUTOMOBILE.
Instead of the Hoarse "Honk. Honk.s
the Machine Plays All Sorts OF
Tunes.

Citizens OF Westminster were sur
pTised and delighted Sunday afternoon
by the appearance of something en-
tirely new In the automobile line.
This was car Of the Oldsmobile type.
equipped with miniature pipe organ
OF 20 reeds and anything may be play.
ed upon II that can be played upon an
ordinary organ. The notes are not
harsh. like those of the cslllope. hut
are peculiarly sweet. and It Is said
they can be heard FOR nearly mile
In The open country.
The car remained IN Westminster
nearly two hours, and all who could
90 so got within range Of It's music.
Residents along Main street hurried
20 their front doors, and remained
there until the notes died away In
the distance. Mr. Lelnbach. who had
charge OF the car. stopped at several
points and furnished a variety of se-
lectionH upon request q. O. Hon
baltimore sales manager Of the olds
Motor Works, performed on the organ
during the tour.
X Abner Parke, Of this city, board .
ed the car here and pllosed SIR. I.aln-
bach through the town Western Mary.
land College was visited aud the boys
and girls treated 10 a ssrenade.
Members of the party say the ma.
chino created sensation all along
The road from Baltimore 10 westmln-
ster. Az a church thla side of Reia-
tsTsIown the congregation adjourned
long enough 10 30 out and hear sew.
eFal hymns played by Mr. Hoff. They
Nere so much pleased that The min
lister would probably have had some
dlhieuity IN getting them back into
the church had tho OCCUPANTS Of tha
car consented 10 remain.
u II certainly n great adversIaeu,en,
OF the oidsmoblle, and n II ahould be
placed upon all cars the approach OF
Rn auto would come 10 be regarded
With pleasure instead Of the antagnn.
lam which now greefn II from drivers
OF less preten,i0us vehicles.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Mrs. Eekenrode Surprised.

Mrs. George r. Eckcnrode, Liberty
street, was surprised by a number Of
her friends on Friday last, ID being
her birthday. The guests assembled
al the residence OF Judge EckenTode
and proceeded from there to the home
OF Mr., and Mrs. George II. Eekenrode.
When the guests rushed In upon Mrs.
Eckenrode, she said, II thought you'd do
this The evening was most pleas
anily spent In cards and number of
other games manufactured for the
evening. Refreshments were served
TO all.
Those I'm attendance were Judge and
Mrs John T.. Eckenrode, John Shnman
and wife, Harry II. Harbaugh and
wife, Charles l.. Thomson and wife,
Geo II. Eckenrode and wife, Albert
Thomson, wife and children, David b.
Walsh and wife. Wallace Gogel and
wife, james l.. Stoner and wife, a. o.
Diffendal and wife, Mrs. Fred. Eeken-
rode, Mrs. John Steffey, Mrs. Frank
Shaeffer. Misses Margaret Eckenrode
Grace Yingling, AnastasIa Sinnott
Maggie Eckenrode, Flora Staffey,
Mary Steffey, Mae Stoner and Ada Je-
rome, w. Harry Cassell. John Case.
Elmer Shriver, Thomas Case, Harry
Berwager, Vernon Eckenrode. Leonard
Eckenrode, Harry Thomson and
others.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
BUYING MARYLAND FARMS.
Men from the West Settling in This
state.

! A number of families from the West,
who have bought farms In Maryland.
arrived in Baltimore this week and
we're provided with the necessary ao-
commodations and facilities TO reach
their new homes by the State Bureau
OF immigration. Among the newcom-
ers are ]. Ohmstede and family from
Nebraska. who has 270 acres in Dor
chester county; b. Fatzer and family.
from Ohio, who recently bought 100
acres near Cambridge; b. Bargmann
and family from Nebraska, who also
has 100 acres In Dorchester county.
Two more families from Sask, Canada,
have bought farms In Anne Arundel
county. Eugen Knauer and Fritz
Braun. who have purchased a farm OF
869 acres In Prince Georges county.
arrived with their families some days
ago, and also Joseph Maier and family.
from Kansas. who has obtained farm
OF 233 acres In the neighborhood Of
the Maryland Agricultural College.
DR. Ernst Henricl, OF Germany, who
was living some years ago in BaltI-
more for short time. has taken pos
session of a very snug little farm In
the neighborhood OF Mechanlcsyille,
St Mary's county w. j. Sawyer.
formerly OF Manila. p. l., IL looking
for farm near l-aura. and q. Sander.
q weli-to-do gentleman from Germany
| ~ at present negotiating for a big
farm In ST. Mary's county. Another
big farm deal with n Western man who
likes Maryiands waterfront farms
was closed in Easion, Talbot county.
Monday
From the mass OF mail received by
Mr. Trappe. tho dictum OF Horace
Greeley has been reversed, and 90
East, young man" Is now the Aeau-
ment. large majority Of Inquiries for
Maryland farm lands coming from the
western part of the country.
All eyes now seem to be turned 10
Maryland" said Mr.. Trappe 90 a re-
porter for The Star this morning. "And
Maryland is now better known 10 the
farmers OF the country than any other
state In the union"
In proof Of which assertion the sec.
retarf cites the fact that the demand.
Ia HMcember and January for lnfor-
nation as 10 farms on the market have
already exceeded those for September.
October and November combined, and
the ratio OF Increase IL growing daily.
Forty letters a day iN the average Al
present. and l6 we're found IN the firnt
mail this morning. with four more de-
liveries due during the dny.
Win practically all the homestead
lands Of the West pre-empted. ex-
plains Secretary Trappe. farmers are
turning TO the East Ia general and 10
Maryland Ia particular. climatic and
social conditions IN the Border atAts
besns especially allHrinE. Those who
have tried the Far South have been
disappointed, and the Far North has
held no attractions. whIie MARYLAND
offers All the advantages sought by
the thifty farmer.
No less than 10 families from the
West have recently settled Ia South.
ern Maryland. oil speaking the lang
mage OF the land and fitting Into condl-
iionH With the greatest ease aud com
fnFf
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

The corn show held In Westminster
at the Firemen's hall was quite sue
cess. The exhibits were numerous
and Of high standard.
An address on the subject of selec-
Won OF seed corn was delivered by
PfNfessor Nash, OF the Maryland Agri-
CULTURAL College, to the large crowd
assembled.
The first premium was awarded TO
Upton NJ Giadhill. Of Ay0ndale, for
bright yellow corn, and second premi-
nm for bright yellow and white corn;
LIST premium for white corn was
awarded TO Jacob RAIDER, OF Sandy
Vile: LIST premium for white capped
dent to Christopher Schnable, of
smallwood; End premium to John
Leese; 3rd premium to Geo. A. Leis-
ter; lth premium TO Adam Rupert.
Among the numerous exhibits were
Lewis Green, Thomas J. Miller, George
VIM. Zentz, John H. Leis-
ter, Elias q. Shipley, Michael r..
Walsh, Adam Rupert, Joseph A. Lep-
po, j. Jacob Basler, John l.. Brett
weiser Andrew Dreschler and others.
Professor Nash judged the exhibits.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Hafnes.

Ephraim HAines weil-known
resident Of Carroll county. died at his
home near Msdford al $40 last night.
In his 6lst year. Mr.. Haines was
stricken with paralysis about 4 years
ago. Two weeks aKo be had another
stroke, and thiS, complicated with
other diseases caused his death. de-
eeased was sheriff OF Carroll county
from 1887 TO 1893. and had since been
living ON his farm near Madf0rd. He
leaves children, 2 daughters and .
sons Emma and Ella Haines, Harry
OF baltimore; Carroll and Roy at
hotne-- and brothers. James. Of Tan
eytown: William, Samuel. John and
Thomas, all OF New Windsor. Funeral
services viii be- held Sunday at 10 m.
at Waters Church, New Windsor.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

and TO the registration Offices. we VIII
have a one-party State for good and
all, and we will go back and back In
the scale of progress and have condi-
tons far worse than we had In
1908. when they were In complete con-
troll In this State, and God knows that
was bad enough.
This question is so serious as to
call forth the efforts and sympathy OF
every white man IN Maryland and
should induce them TO rise up as one
man, regardless OF party, and settle
forever this blight that is fastening t.
self on the politics OF our beloved
State, and, Notwithstanding the adj
verse criticism and opposition OF our
opponents and OF outside interference,
we propose TO explain the provisions
OF this righteous measure In every
corner Of this State and make win
ming fight for It's adoption at the
polls"
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
No LINCOLN WAY.
Project for the Great National Boule.
ward abandoned,


Washington. February 1.-The pro-
iect for a national highway from
Washington 20 Gettysburg, to ha
known as the Lincoln Way" was 10
day definitely abandoned. The oppo-
ailion Of the House killed The
proposed boulevard. Yesterday in The
House the plan TO make Llncoln's
birthday "a national holiday was tenn
porarily killed because the friends Of
the Lincoln Way would not permit
the House bin providing for the ma
uonAl holiday to become law unless
the Lincoln Way amendment was
added.
Senator Gore. OF Oklahoma. today
relieved the deadlock. We asked the
Senate TO recall the House bill
which II passed several weeks ago
providing for the Lincoln Way and
making Ltncoln's birthday a national
holiday, This was done. as the Sen.
ators recognized that unless they sur
rendered the Lincoln Way project.
the national holiday could not be
created. With the Senate bill out OF
the way the Senators consented 10
accept the House bill aud II was pass
ed.
The action OF the Senate in sur
rendering the Lincoln Way makfa
the outlook for the future OF this great
highway dubious. The House has
shown plainly that while It fayors
some great memorial. such as a park
or an arch In Washington, Il Is oppos-
cd to the Lincoln Way. and the Senate
showed today Ia suFrenderlng It's own
bill for the Way that II IL not seriously
committed TO the plan. and that when
Senator Knox leaves the Senate there
viii not be sufficient support To enact
legislation for Lincoln Way In fn-
ture.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Ephraim Murray. the Oldest citizen
Of Hampstead district and a lifelong
resident Of that locality. died Saturday
night lie was 81 years old. Mr..
Murray was retired farmer. and one
OF the nost prominent and influential
citizens OF that section of Carroll
county. Politically he was an earnest
Republican. His widow survives him,
and he leaves three William
Murray, OF Baltimore; Richard and
Harvey Murray, Of Hampstead. His
funeral took place on Monday.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Sunday school and adult Bible study
classes at $50 a. IN. Public Worship
at ii a. m. and 7.30 D. m. Sermon
themes: "Mongrel Conscience" and
iHow Habit Made a Hero Christian
Endeayor meeting at $50 D. m. We'd
nesday evening prayer and praise SER
vice at L30. and at $50 teachers train
ing class. Any Sunday school teacher
wishing special preparation for his
nfaag
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Mrs. Emily J. schaffer. formerly
resident Of Frizellburg, died at her
home In Baltimore ON Saturday, Feb
ruary 8, aged So years and months.
She leaves husband and a number
OF children, two brothers-Ephraim
iiaifcy Of FrizeliburE. and Jacob
Haiiicy NEAR Markers Mill--and a
sister Mrs. Sarah Dudrer. OF FrizelI-
burg. The bo1y Was brought from
baltimore and inferred az Baust's
church on Tuesday. Rev. q, w. Baugh.
man ofhciatsns. assisted by Rev Smith.
Df Baltimore
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Mrs. Amanda Sionaker. one of the
oldest residents OF Uniontown, died
"Wednesday az the home OF her son-in-
law, Samuel Harbaugh. Ia her ssrd
year. Mrs, Slonaker was the widow
uf Andrew sionaker. OF Uniontown.
aud the last survivor of the seven
children Of the late David ssoufrer.
She leaves two daughters and FIVE
aons Mrs. Samuel Harbangh. Mrs.
Reuben ]. Matthias, OF Uniontown;
Howard, David. Charles and Joseph
slonaker, Of Baltimore. and Bradford
o, slonaksr. of Taneytown: also i6
grandchildren and I great-grandchil-
dren.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Mestmlnster SoldIer Honored.

Having served In campaigns OF the
eountry's wars and been In action,
two commissioned officers and four
enlisted men of the Maryland National
Guard will be entitled to wear the
campaign medals shortly to be issued
BY the War Department TO the organ
ICED militia.
One of the men TO be honored with
a medal is Capt. John N. Weigle, Com
pany II, First Infantry, OF this city,
for service in Cuba. In the Ninth In
fantry and with Parker's gatiing gun
detachment, Fifth Army Corps, 1898.
When not soldering Captain WeigIe
puts In bis time an foreman OF Smith
q Reifsnider's lumber yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Centenary M. y. Church.

Next Sunday. February IA, In this
church will be devoted to the cause
of Foreign Missions. Al 1880 a. m
Rev. G. Herbert Richardson, ID. ID.
pastor, Will preach the missionary ser.
mon, and at 730 D. m. Hobun T.
Yokayama, OF Japan. win make an adj.
dress on Why ! became a Christian.
The annual missionary collection will
be taken during the day.
Preparations are being made for the
Washington and Lincoln service to be
held Sunday evening, February 81. the
full program of which viii be pub.
lished in next weeks Advocate.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
BrookesYlngIing.

Roger Gregory Broolkes, of West
Point, Va, and Miss Virginia Ying-
ling, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
k. Yingling, of this city, were married
at West Point January IA, at the Nj.
ID. parsonage, Rev. B. w. Hudson, pas
tor, officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Brookes
are visiting the latter's parents, East
Green street,
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Farmers Institute.

The special car of the Maryland Ag-
ricultural College will be In West
minister next Monday, February Is.
Court being In session, the lectures
will be given in Odd Fellows Hall
from 10 a. m. to p, m. The subjects
viii be Typhoid Fever, Causes and
Prevention" DIR. Augustus Stabler;
Principles of Soil Building Joseph
E. Wing; Cooperation between the
physician and the Public to Prevent
Disease" DR.. Aug. stabler; Alfalfa
Culture" Joseph Il. Wing.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
ErangelIsiIe Services.

Evangelist John NJ. Warden will
preach at Grace Lutheran Church
Sunday morning and evening. He will
also conduct eyangelistic services at
the church every evening during the
week at 7.45 o'clock. Everybody is
invited. The prayers OF all christians
are requested
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Annie McGirr Jones, wife OF DR..
Edward l.. Jones. died at her home In
Cambridge, Md, January %. Deceased
was the eldest daughter OF the late
Francis A. and Eliza McGlrr
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Belgium has Sunday postage
stamp, issued for those who do not
wish to have their mail delivered on
Sunday. All mail bearing the Sunday
stamp Is held over by the carriers for
delivery Monday.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

An automobile that swallows its own
dust'is described In popular Mechanics.
Pipes suck up the dust from the rear
wheels and draw 1t into box, from
which It Is again edposited on the road
In granulated form.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
FIRE.ALARM SYSTEM.
A Necessary Adjunct to All Fire. Fight
Ing ORGANIZATIONS.

Westminster Is in the rush on every
thing but the fire alarm system. 1t Is
time now for the people of the city
10 consider this much needed improve
ment, which will prove a great saving
In property and probably of lives. The
alarm can be quickly turned In from
any part of the city and the firemen
will be on the scene much earlier than
If they were notified by the old
system. when, In so many cases, not
one-third of the firemen were present
at fire, because OF not hearing the
bell. The people OF our city do not
stop 10 consider the real necessity of
fire alarm system, as some do, which
led TO the calling OF a special meeting
of the Westminster fire company on
Monday night last to take up the sub
ject and consider its usefulness to the
town. After a number of the MEM
bers expressed their views of the fire
alarm system the meeting adjourned
to report at an early date.
From the meeting, the firemen went
TO Martin V. Shriver, proprietor of the
Albion Hotel, who is the inventor OF
one OF the latest fire alarm patents.
After Mr.. Shriyer explained most
thoroughly the workings OF his inven-
ton, the firemen. about 20 In number.
did not hesitate to say To Mr.. ShriYer
that they were astounded at It's strik-
Ing qualities and workings, and would
recommend IT'S adoption.
The Westminster Fire Company
most earnestly asks for subscriptions
from the citizens of our city to help
10 install the international System, ''
patented by Mr.. Shriyer The com
pany has to raise about $500 in adj
dition TO the amount already sub
scribed, and asks for any donation
from 10 ceais to $500 which will be
thankfully received, and help to cheer
our brave boys, who risk their lives
to save property.
The system Is 10 consist of 15
street boxes, which will be placed
throughout the town, and 400 central
devices, with so department strikers,
and one 20 inch gong which will be
placed on the front OF the fremen'g
building, which can be heard a quar-
ter OF mile when In action, which
viii cause an alarm from the bell In
the tower, which now gives the gem
erai alarm.
The system can be put In operation
80 days after the contract In signed.
The questions are:
DO you want our Are department 10
arrive promptly at fires?
DO you want your properties pro-
tected from flre?
DO you want 10 see our FIRE COM
pany succeed?
II so, please help BY a liberal con-
tFlbution toward the hre alarm syA-
TEN.
A committee will make house TO
house canvass within the next month.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Martin V. Shrlyer. the inventor OF
the International fire alarm system.
has been working on his patent since
1894. and successfully completed the
same In June, 1908. A number of
cities are In communication with Mr..
Shriver, and contemplate installing
this system. Among them are Bal
umore, Annapolis. Frostburg. Iona
coming, Oakland, Piedmont, ,Keyser and
York Springs.
Mr. Shriver WAS called 10 Baltimope
on Tuesday by number OF fnanclera
who are al the head OF large banking
and brokerage firms who are after n
half interest In his patent. A com
mittee from Baltimore will inspect
the system shortly.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
Choir at Banquet.

Dr. William T. Russell. pastor OF s.
Patrick's Church. entertained the mem
bers OF the mixed choir and the men OF
the sanctuary choir al a supper Thursday
evening IN Carroll Han The evening
passed pleasantly with music. games. and
dancing. A male quartet composed ot
Messrs- Scantling. Duffy, Duggan, and
Porter sang two numbers. and Mrs
Fugitt delighted the company with her
rendition OF That's Why I Love the
Rose" from College Days" By Nj
Scantlins- supper was served about &C
o'clock. DR.. Russell presiding. assisted BY
Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan. Rev. william
J. Carroll, and Rev. James Smyth. The
alumnae association Of St Patrick's
Academy entertained this years grad
yates at reception and dance Friday
evening IN Carroll Hail.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

fielder. Myer Simon. Morris Simon. and
Eugene Young
The party was chaperoned BY Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Guggenhein and Mr. and
Mrs. Abe Jacobi
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Glover viii
close their country place on the Lough-
borough road on June 20 and 90 70 York
Harbor. accompanied by their daughter.
Nine. van Swindsren. wife OF the former
Minister from the Netherlands, and her
young daughter. who are here 70 spend
the summer with them. Mr.. van Swim
deren viii come over in September and
spend a short time with his wifes family
and escort them back 20 Holland
Mrs. Hugins. daughter OF Mrs F. 3.
Moran. has taken a cottage al New
London. Conn. for the season. and VIII
go there about July L Mrs. Moran viii
join her daughter there for a portion Of
the summer. but she viii spend some
time az her Virginia place and IN her
Washington home.
Mr.. John A. Logan, third. and Mss
Josephine Logan, grandchildren Of Mrs
John A. Logan. are her guests for z few
days n her apartment az stoneleigh
Court. Mr.. Logan has just graduated
/ from Hsckley School. az Tarrytown-on-
| tke-Hudson. ard viii enter Yale Univer-
sity next fall He is very Ike his father,
Maj. John A Logan. who was killed in
\ the Philippines and who was known as
young man in Washington as Man
ming Logan. and was very popular
| nrfua IL ,--Frr- z~~r--.&-- ~
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Masters. sailed yester-
day. with Dr. and Mrs. Charles ". Niles
and their daughter. Miss Catharine Niles,
OF Michigan. for an extensive European
sojourn. Landing az Naples. their timer
! airy VIII include a tour Of Italy. SwitZer-
land, Germany, Holland. and France. ar
riviEg IN Paris about the middle OF Octo-
beT In the fall they VIII return TO
Switzerland, where Miss Masters and
Miss Niles VIII continue their studies in
music and the languages for year be-
fore returning 10 this country. Both
Miss Masters and Miss Niles were gradu-
ated from Mrs. Somers' school. the Mount
Vernon Seminary. this spring
Mr.. Milton Hopfenmaier entertained
the members OF the Grease Paint Club
at a supper in the palm garden OF the
New Willard or Friday evening The
guests were Messrs. Sol HeTzOg. n E
Kahn. jonas AIichaelis. Bert Cohen. Perez
Hirsch. Nose HerzOg. Phil Herman. Ma
than Frank. Dave Stern. Lester Marx.
I Milton Baum Calvert Rosentnal. Arthur
Luchs. Ralph Goldsmith. Herbert Jacob
Chas. Goldsmith, Clarence Eiseman. Nor
ris Simon. Harry Hanlein. Henry Breslan.
/ Sidney SelinEer. JacQue Heldenheimer.
Bernard Baer. Harry Shskelfor6, Harr.
Shakelford. jr.. Maurice Sinsheimer, Joe
Baum. Dave Louis
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
steam.hin NIorement.

New Yo-k. June I2-8rrired: Baluc. from Liver
pCoi. June 4
land. az Hamburg; Bremen. a. Cierbourg; Csr1nia
& Cueenst0wu-
Sailed from foreign ports: Carepsnia. from LiTr--
pool George Washington from Bremen. FaderiRrd
hon kutwer1; Minneapolis. fr0n Lcndon. Berlin.
l-on Narissi S.. Paal. iron S01tazzD101; IA
LoraiDe. sron Hazra
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13


Mrs. Charlotte G. Lippitt. the we'll
known contralto, gave a delightful pupils
recital on the evening OF June ?. when
they sang the cantata The Golden Val
ley in her studio at 12l7 street. The
solos were taken by Miss Bernice Conner.
Miss Schuman, Miss Alden, Miss Harm
den. Mrs. Edwards. and Mrs. Tueksg The
first part of the programme consisted OF
solos by Mrs. J. A. Cockley Miss Bertha
Schafer. and Mr.. Joseph Conner. They
were assisted by Miss Ruby Stanford,
violinist. and Mrs D. jackson, accom-
panlst. The Wednesday night previous
Mrs. Iippitt entertained all her pupils in
her home when they had more social
festivity than music. Last Sunday night
the choir Of the Epworth NJ F. Church
South sang 20 FOR a Closer Walk with
God and. 20 Lord, al Evening Time"
with much credit TO themselves and their
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Mr.. E. ". Stone, for years the business
manager Of the Georgetown Orchestra.
and who kept that organization alive by
his own labor IN its behalf. will leave for
the North next week. to remain until the
autumn. He was obliged 10 give up all
music work two years ago on account of
his health, which he has entirely recov-
cred. He spent the winter with his cous-
ins. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schafer, the for
ner a first violinist in the Georgetown
Orchestra and well known in Washing
tors music circles. Mr.. Stone is making
a short visit TO Washington and Is at the
Ontario
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Brig Gen. and Mrs. Henry c. Corbin.
u. S. A. have closed their home in Chevy
Chase for the season. and on Thursday
sailed on the Minnewaska FOR a three
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Selinger. Of n25 Fifth
street northwest, VIII be at home this
evening from to 10 o'clock. in honor Of
the twenty-fifth anniversary OF their we'd
ding.