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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
THE TARIFF GOD.
People Of Today Not Unlike These Of
Fourth Century.

The story OF the overthrow of the
colossal statute of Scraps in Alex.
andria by the Christians, in the latter
part of the fourth century. illustrates
a condition Of things In this country
today We have our superstition. We
are worshipping a material god. Our
god, indeed, Is not made OF gold, sill
YER, precious stones, and rare woods.
II Is a code Of laws called protective
tarih. Like the pagan god II exacts
vast offerings from the people Its
high priests-like those of Serapis--
tell us that material prosperity comes
only through It's existence.
II Is confidently affirmed today, as
II was In the fourth century, that n
any impious hand should dare 10 vio-
late the majesty of this tariff god the
heavens aud the earth Of our business
world would instantly return to chaos.
Like that superstition OF Alexandria
80 long ago, this modern superstition
Is strongly intrenched In the fears OF
the people The caIamities which af-
feet or threaten our business world
are unanimously imputed by these
modern pagans to the efforts of free
traders TO promulgate their ideas.
At every Presidential election dire
disaster is predicted II men not in
sympathy with this tariff superstition
should come into power. Whenever
this tariff god Is oyerthrown, as soon
err or later II surely wIil be, then, no
doubt, dire diaster will overtake the
army OF corrupt politicians who sup.
port this abominablc theory.
Like the multitude OF rats that
poured out OF the Scraps statue,
these self-seekIng, greedy men, who
have been so long fattening on the
offerings OF the people. will be driven
out OF their stronghold 10 seek shelter
In the obscurity OF their natural holes
and corners.
This pernIcious theory that the gov
eminent should take from the many
with one hand and give to the few with
the other excites the cupidlty of all.
You cannot play with the passions Of
men without being overwhelmed by
them. Start ever 80 small a FIRE In
the bush and suddenly the whole
township IL aname. just as the whole
country Is now on iire with the desire
Of getting something for nothing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

Ted, honestly. those very Things you've
just been saying ! didn't care for are
the very things / care for the most.
Pm-I'm homesick, Ted; that's the
trouble just plain, honest, old fash
Toned homesick. I'm tired Of all this.
was never fitted for 1t.
'"Thls life up here the life they say
is eminently proper and fit for me !
simply can't stand. II you only knew
how lohged to be back there not for
day, as we 60 now and then occa-
sionally-but forever, you'd never chide
me again. You'd pity me instead. !
try not to show it for mothers sake,
but sometimes l can't help It, sup
pose 1t is my fathers blood In my
veins. To him Virginia and paradise
were synonyms"
Northcroft Strengthened himself.
When he was thoroughly aroused he
was decidedly handsome man.
His brows were drawn together In
a little frown; there were lines about
the corners OF his mouth. He was
enjoying the unaccustomed luxury Of
thinking deeply.
Presently he turned to her There
was great light In his eyes.
PATTY" he asked, Edo you know why
l came up heseT
She shook her head.
II came" said he, because ever
since you left I have not had a mo-
ment's pence. You have dominated
every thought, every action, every mo
ment of my life. l couldn't stand II
any longer. When learned you were
back from abroad I came up here to
see you. to find you changed and diff
ferent Patty, and by so doing TO quiet
forever all the old uneaslness and un.
rest, thought you'd laugh at the old
life and make light OF it-that probably
you would have outgrown It and for
gotten 1t. Do you mean what you have
just saidf' he ended suddenly.
EVERY word Of IT," she said, with
emphasis.
"Dearic." he said gently, "why don't
you come back to III Why don't you
marry met Wen live On the old place
where tho Northcrofts have lived ever
since Jamestown was built. Wen ride
with the Redfeld crowd, and well have
a stablefui Of timber toppe=s that can't
be equaied In seven counties. Well
A light touch on bis arm interrupted
him. She was looking at him with ra-
dlant eyes.
Tied, | wIll." she said firmly. "whcn
can we got"
Tomorrow. the day after-any time. I"
said he.
Tomorrow oh. that's ages In the
future Today, Ted. today. Wen be
married this afternoon and start back
tonight Call cab. We must drive up
to the house and tell mother"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
TERRORs OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBING.
Frost Bite Causes Guide TO Lose Hand
and Foot.

The sympathy Of mountain-ciimb-
cra should be given 10 the Zermaii
guide. Rudolf Taugwalder, who ar.
lived In New York from Peru on Sat
urday. lie IL going homeward with
the loss Of his left hand (amputated
al the wrist. with his right fingers
more or less MANNED. and having also
lost most ot hiH left foot. from the
ascent of 81. HnAscAran, In Miss
Peck'a expedition. described in Janu-
airy Harper'a
Tangwalder is one Of poted fam.
lly OF Swiss guides. In 1893 he went
to Ararat, making a successful ascent
for Mr.. HIP, Lynch, London Aipin.
ist. and be afterwards acted for DR..
and Mrs Bullock Workman 10 their
FIRST Himalayan season, but was pre-
vented by bad weather from any high
ascent
The periIa Of frost bites nj hiEh An.
dean attitudes have been previously
noted II wan largely from this an.
prehenslOn that Sir Martin Conway
turned back when Just below the TOP
OF NJ. SorAta. In 1898, Rs the feet Of
both his guides had become FROST bit.
ten
In Miss Pecks climb. however. the
freezing occurred on the descent. II
wan due 10 the loss Of Tugwaider'R
initten, and the fact that he wore but
one pair Of stockings inside his stiff
Alpine boots. II was three days be.
fore he could reach the hospital az
Yungay. where he stayed three
months. His professional task had
been successfully accomplished, hay
Ing shared with the other guide. Ga
briel Znmtaugwald. In notable
mountaineering Achievement
but at forty -ona--nlntcen years
from the date OF his guides license.
poor Tangwalder'a professional career
In thus pltiAbly ended.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
HIGHER SALARIES FOR HIGH OFFICIALS
Congress In q Generous Mood With
Peoples Money.

Washington, January 20.--If the
House accepts the new schedule of
salaries for high officials of the gov
eminent adopted by the Senate, as
there is reason to believe It will, their
compensation In the future will be as
follows:
The president, 100000 a year. in
stead of $4,000 salary and s25 900 for
travelling expenses.
The vice president. $4,000; increas-
ed from $4,000
The speaker of the House, S15 900:
increased from $4,000.
The chief justice OF the United
States, $4,000; increased from $13,-
900.
The associate justices OF the SUI
preme Court OF the United States, each.
sl4,500; increased from s12,500.
The president viii hereafter have
TO pay his own travelling expenses and
the vice president and speaker will
provide their own horses and car
riages
Two new Offices are created-an
under-secretary Of state at $500 and
a fourth assistant secretary OF state
al 81 1900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

Stand before mirror and look ut
your forehead. Docs IL slope back !
II so II denotes a fondness for art aud
q talent for music or painting or both
II your forehead Is high Il Is good
sign, particularly If Il Is well devel-
oped about the eyebrows. Should these
have n perccptlble bulge son are a
calm, cool. deliberate thinker.
You will probably be successful in
business II. with bulglng eyebrows.
you have n short. narrow forehead
Breadth Of forehead indicates broad
mindedness. OF course a broad fore
head may be- part OF a weak face, anh
weak face with a broad forehead is
not so favorable as a strong face and
q narrow forehead
IL your eyebrows bulge and your
Forehead slopes gradually back you
are highly sensitive and-you are
poet--Iondon Answers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Secret Service Expensive.

Representative Tawney calls public
attention TO the fact OF the swift
growth OF the system OF secret service
espionage In the United States In the
past ten years. In 1896 there were 1866
authorized sleuths on the Government
pay roll. at yearly cost Of 81 900 900
In 1907 the army Of spies had grown
10 1000, and the expense 10 the Govern
ment footed ~ 100000. In this
great Etill hunt for maIefactors how
much have the people profited7 The
male-factorg bave been extremely sue
cessful In their efforts 10 keep out OF
jail, and the worst Of them seem very
chlpper and coniented
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
A NNUAL ELECTION.


Office Westminster Cemetery Co.,
Westminster, Md, january 10, 1903. I
Notice ia hereby given TO the Lot
holders Of the Westminster Cemetery
Company, that the annual election for
a President and Board of Six Man
ayers Of said Company. to serve for the
ensuing year, will be held at the Frat
National Bank Of Westminster, on
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY
z, 1909, between the hours Of Z and 8
o clock.
7 s. Notice is also given that the
stated meeting Of the present Board
will be held at o'clock D. M, on the
same day, at which time full report
OF the operations of the company for
the past year will be given 10 the lot
holders. JOHN j, REESE.
jan l5St Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

"Why did you name your dog Frostf"
Because he has such nipplng way
about him Baltimore American.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
VIGOROUS Fruit
Y Trees,


Berry and Asparagus Plants
In large supply at astonishing low
prices. Quality unsurpassed. Every
piece guaranteed true 10 name. Get
my prices before you buy.
Sprayers and Spraying Solution.
THE WESTMINSTER NURSERY
Westminster, Md.
G. Il r. Phone i03-R. ian 7 3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Horse Blankets & Robes.

We are disseminating the sale Of these
goods and viii close out at greatly re-
dueed prices.
WESTMINSTER HARDWARE co.
jan 8
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
A FINE LOT OF
Bronze - Turkeys
TO BE PUT OUT ON SHARES.
Apply 10 WIN. B. THOMAS,
jan % 81 Westminster. Md.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

- -
The stockholders of the Lineboro
Canning Co. will have general meet
ing at their Office February /. 1909, at
o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of elect.
ing Nine Directors, and transact such
other business as may come before the
meeting.
jan22 q A. s. BAUGHER, Sec.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
How to Grow Dollars.

Every worker in the ranks hopes
for competence that will make his
old age comfortable and independent.
Sudden strokes of fortune are rare,
and, besides, they seldom come to
those who fail to put up their light
ming rods. There is no royal way to
wealth, and the only way the average
persons can hope for that competence
Is by saving. You must plant pennies
and nickels and dimes now, that they
may grow to dollars when you need
them. That seems rather a slow way.
to be sure, but it is the only way.
You can't any more hope to gain in
dependence by spending all you make
than you can hope to grow potatoes
by eating them. Besides, it isn't
nearly so slow as it seems. 1t is
slowest at the start. 1t gets fast
er all the time you keep it up, and
then is when it will begin to be really
interesting Herald.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
NEW METHOD OF ADVERTISING
Popularity of Moving Picture Shows
Taken Advantage OF by Wide.
Awake Manufacturer.

A novel method Of presenting argu.
hents in favor of his products has
just been put into operation by a man;
ufacturer in the middle west. A mo-
ton picture act has been devised with
all the care that is given to such
performances by the best of the film
makers of France and the United
States.
The services Of a playwright and
OF actors and actresses were secured,
says System, and nlaylet was pro-
duced with all the dramatic force that
has made the motion picture show so
popular. Talking machine records
were made to accompany these films.
Both these records and the films
were sent out to the Companys rep
resentatives in the various cities, in
turn lent by them for gratuitous use
to the proprietors of the motion pic
ture theaters, who were glad of the
opportunity to save the money usu-
ally paid for rentals of such mate
rails.
Thus the need of the company's
product was emphasized and unique
but effective selling talk was deliV-
cred to the public, who paid for the
privilege of hearing it. Films are
now being made that will simulate a
flying machine trip from New York
to the factory, with motion views of
the various cities en- route taken from
above and including a trip through
the factory departments and showing
as finale one of the machines as
sembling itself rapidly and mystic
riously without the assistance Of hui
man hands.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
Take Your Umbrella with You.

To the visitor In Paris a hat is
rather necessary in winter and a
Baedeker is desirable, but an UNI
brella is indispensable, writes Ellis
Parker Butler in Putnam's. Paris
fans would be less surprised to see
an umbrella going out for a walk
without person than to see a
person going out without an UNI.
brella. Only idiots and feeble
minded ever do it. In Paris they
do not have a commissioner of In
sanity to test the sanity of people.
They wait until there is sunny
winter day-they have one every
three or four weeks-and then they
send the suspect out for a walk in
the sun. If he goes without an um.
brella they put him in an asylum.
They know he is crazy. They don't
think so, they know so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
They Do So in New York

In front of a large saloon in Sixth
avenue poor man pays rent for a
flower stand. 1t is Sunday. A shelf
needs nail to make it secure. He gets
a hammer and proceeds to drive one.
An overfed cop, standing by the side
door of the saloon, through which
pours steady stream OF arid human
ity, busters up to the humble violator
of the Sabbeth: "Blankety, blank
you! Don't you know it's Sunday ?
Quit that hammering." "All right,
officers" But it amt all right, and
ff4yer don't quit it pull YOU" Over.
fed cop, preserver of the law, stalks
back to the side door, portal to huge
Sunday selling business without IL
cense.-New York Press.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25

etable Compound had helped her. +
l tried it, and after the third M
was cured. Mrs. ALyENA SpERIF
II Langdon Street, Chicago, Ill. I
If you are i'll do not drag alon[
home or in your place of employDs
until an operation is necessary, I
build up the feminine system, and
move the cause of those distrea
aches and pains by taking Lydi|
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, ID
from roots and herbs.
For thirty years it has been thes 4
dard remedy for female ills, and
positively restored the health of i,
sandsof womenwho have been trout
with displacements, inflammation
ceration, fibroid tumors, irregularii
periodic pains, backache, bearingdl
feeling, flatulency, indigestion, d
ness, or nervous prostration. 7
don't you try it2
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
The Inventor Entered the Room.

were encouraging the ambitions of the
emperor of Nippon to the full extent
of their purses, hoping ultimately to
find another outlet for investment I'M
der their own flag. AS If in proof that
the government was supporting this
bellicose attitude, the reports gave as
certainty that some high authority
was debating the editorial policies of
the Japanese press, and in all ways
possible fomenting the i'll feeling
against the United States.
There could be no underestimation
Of the ability OF the naval officer who
had made these statements; for he
had passed more than ten years in
that station of the orient, spoke the
language thoroughly well, understood
the people, and above all was no
alarmist. He gave it as his final opin-
ion that within six months, Japan, her
navy completed, her soldiers. drilled to
perfection, and her treasury we'll sup
piled with gold, would find pretext
for declaration of war. The only
means of preventing this deplorable
event, in his judgment, was to place
the American navy in such a state of
pronounced superiority that it would
stay the warlike Japanese and hold
them in the leash Of awe.
The president read the last clause
again, and with sigh of discomfort
leaned back in his chair. Hour after
hour he brooded over the complexities
of the situation, and late at night came
to the conclusion that he must lose
no time in calling together his most
trusted advisers, lay the report be.
fore them, and then by consultation
and discussion decide which would be
the most promising policy to pur.
sue in so grave crisis. Before
he retired the orders were given to
his secretary which resulted in the
first meeting Of that coterie of men
who were to assume the full RESPONSE
bility for the conduct Of war which
afterwards fulfilled the experts pre-
sdiction.
They gathered informally on the fol
lowing night, nor could it have been
observed by their demeanor that thew
were to discuss a situation of vita
Importance to the nation; but, fore
warned by the presidents call. they
expected news Of distressing import
and therefore were not surprised in
the least at the tenor of the statement
which was read to them. They lis
tened attentively, and remained silent
when the last words were spoken. each
waiting for the other to express an
opinion. The president, grave and
calm, looked from one to the other as
II inviting freedom of speech, anG
then turned to the secretary of the
navy, crusty man who was given tc
open expression.
Mr.. Sessions" he said, you are
probably better informed than any
other man OF the possibilities of bring
ing the navy to a point where it ma,
De regarded as resistless. What have
you to say"
! The latter showed signs of ill TEN
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
Jimson Juice,

The chemist who will extract the
bleaching principle from the common
jimson weed and place it within reach
of family and laundry use has a for
tune in store. 1t is well-known fact
that there is no better way of bleach
ing the family linen during washing
than by putting few leaves of Jim.
son in the boiler; but there is an OBJ
lection to this practice, as a very un.
pleasant odor is the result This can
be removed, however, by placing the
clothes In cold water and boiling
them, or by repeated rinsings, but all
this is troublesome, and therefore
many who know the value Of the
leaves do not use them.-EternaI
Progress.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25

per. He wiped the shining dome OF his
head and stared across the tops of his
horn bowed glasses at his colleagues.
For three years now" he replied, bit
terly, 81 have endeavored to get ap-
preparations consistent with the needs
of the country; did everything I could
with dignity and a little more; tried
to get friends to pass bills, and gave
them statistics showing just what our
position would be in this event; but
there were always few watch dogs
of the treasury who succeeded in de-
feating everything attempted"
The president looked at him reprov-
ingly, but said nothing. The others
gave him silent sympathy, knowing
that in case of disastrous war he
would be the one to stand in the lime
light and defend himself for not work
ing miracles unaided. The gratitude
of kings was no more open to sarcasm
than the gratitude of republics.
1.-THE report says" continued the
secretary, gloomily. that war may be
anticipated in six months at the
furthest, and that our only safeguard
is to bring our navy up to a formid.
able force before that time. Well,
we can't do it! With all the facilities
at our command we can't build ships
in a night, nor drill men to man them
In day. We shout about our re.
sources, and we have them; but it
takes time to utilize them"
His outspoken pessimism loosened
his hearers tongues; but the most
optimistic could find nothing encour
aging to say. 1t was obvious that the
country in any event would be un
prepared. They were discussing
emergency plans, when the presidents
secretary appeared In the doorway
They turned to him, wondering what
could claim the chief executives atten
ton at that time of the night. The
secretary walked over to the president
and addressed him in low tone. They
caught scraps Of the conversation.
Says he wants to see me tonight o
Yes, and didn't like to refuse a
man OF his prominence, or one who is
so closely your friend"
Wont he talk to you?"
Not much! Just laughed, and said
he wanted to see you personally"
We'll. go tell him l would be glad
TO see him ordinarily; but that l am IN
conference of great Importance with
friends. Ask him to say what hour he
prefers to see me tomorrow"
The secretary bowed and left the
room, and the conversation was re
sumed. 1t continued only a moment
before he again appeared, and tn.
president turned toward him.
Or. Roberts seems a little an
noyed," the secretary apologized "an,
insisted on my coming back to tel
you that he wanted to see You now
The president and others in tn.
room laughed tolerantly, knowing tn.
inventors peculiarities.
| What else did he say" the presi
dent asked.
said he'd be hanged II he'd 20 iii
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-25
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" story Of what
might have happened" opens In Wash
tnglUn with the United States and Japan
on the verge Of war. Guy Hlliler, sec
rotary Of tie British embassy. and MISS
Norma Roberts. chef aide or inventor
Roberts, are introduced as lovers, Japan
declares war and takes the PhlllplheS.
The entire country Is in a state OF tur-
MOL because Of the governments lndll-
ference. Guy Hitler starts for England
Norma Roberts with military Oh
tcers also leaves Washington on mys-
ferrous expedition for the Florida coast
Aaw ali is captured by the JapS. All ports
are closed. Siego, Japanese spy, discovers
secret preparations tor war. lie 1olloWs
auto carrying presidential CABINET. ne
unearths source OF great mystery atu
Iees, murmuring: The gods save Mp
pom" Fleeing to Pacific coast, Slego
is shot down Just as journey to get awful
news to Japan seems successful Japan
announces intention to attack seaports.
Tokyo learns of missing japanese meet
and whole world becomes convinced that
United States has some powerful war
agency. England decides to send d ileet
to American waters as Canadian pro-
lection against what the British suppose
Is q terrible submarine ttotllla. Hllller Is
also sent 10 Canada to attempt to force
his way through American lines with a
message to the president in order that
protection for the fleet may be assured.
Japan appeals to Britain for aid. British
fleet departs, amid misgivings of English.
Fleet mysteriously disappears, a sailor
picked up on a raft being the only evil
Gence of the loss. Powers begin to tear
| for their safety. Hitler makes tallure
of effort to deliver message to the presi-
| dent. War between Great Britain and
Germany is threatened. The kaiser, dis
appears King Edward Of England Is
| confronted by Admiral Bevins of the
United States, and upon promising to
present the missing British admiral, the
| monarch agrees to accompany Bevins on
tour. which the latter says will uncover
the agent of war and end all conflicts.
| The Dreadnaught, biggest Of England,s
warships, is discovered at an impossible
point in the Thames, much to the mys-
| terry of the kingdom.