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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
10 me that for the sake Of other suffer-
ing women ] am willing TO make my
trouble public 50 you may publish
this letter. t" - Mrs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RED, Graniteyille, VT.
No other Emedicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. No other med
feline we know Of has such q record
Of cures OF female ills as has Lydia j..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years Il has been
curing female complaints such as
Inflammation, liberation, local weak.
nesses, fibroid tumoTs. irregularities.
periodic pains, backache, indigestion
and nervous prostitution, and IL is
unequaIled for carrying women safely
through the period of change Of life.
IL costs but little 20 try Lydia i.
Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound. and,
as Mrs. Barclaysays,it 10 worth noun
tains Of gold " 10 suffering women.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
CORN AND cHoLERA.

Hog raisers the country over are put
ting two and tive together In the mat
fer of excessively high prices of corn
and absence of hog cholera and draw
ing some deductions that ought to be
Of value for a good many years to
GDme along the line Of the connection
between the health Of tho hog and the
GDDd ration which 1t is given. 1t has
been observed during the past eight
cen months-an interval which has
seen scant feeding of corn owing to
high price-that there has been an al
host total absence of the swine plague
IN sections where corn has constituted
the chief feeding and fattening ration.
Rhe net result of this situation has
meant an enormous saving to hog
Talsers, and this whether the connec-
ton between feed and animal health IL
aB close as held by some or not
There Is surely enough In the theory to
make careful study and comparisons
Of feeding conditions In different sea
sons worth while. II has been mat
ter Of observation with good many
that the worst outbreaks Of cholera
have usually followed on the heels Of
an lnordlnate stufilng Of young pigs
with green and Immature corn, the
plague finding fertile soil for develop
Inent for months after In droves OF
hogs whose health had been weakened
asa result Of this irrational method OF
feeding. II 1t turns out. therefore.
that the feeder can just as well sell
part Of his corn and at the same time
save his hogs. Il would seem clearly In
his interest to do 80.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Westminster, August 2. 1903.


In pursuance Of an act Of the General
Assembly, passed at January Session,
1888, hereby give the following Notice
to Taxpayers
This Is to give notice that the County
Commissioners Of Carroll county have
made their annual levy on the assessable
property Of said county, for State and
County Taxes for the year nineteen
hundred and nine, and that all persons
or incorporate institutions that shall pay
their County Taxes on or before the first
day Of September, next, shall be enti-
tied to a deduction Of two per centum
on the amount Of said taxes. On State
taxes q deduction Of five per centum will
be allowed II paid on or before the first
day OF September; and II paid on or be-
fore the first day Of October, next, a
deduction Of four per centum: and il
paid on or before the first day Of No
vember. next. deduction of three per
eentum; that said taxes will be in arrear
on the first day Of January, next, and
bear interest from that date; that all
persona or incorporate institution fall
ing 20 pay theis State and County Taxes
before the same shall be In arrears, will
render the property and estate Of such
delinquent liable to be snld for the
prompt payment Of said taxes.
FRANCIS l.. HAM,
aug 20 It County Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

one Of the most dspiorahle sights
which ike Traveller through the west
secs is largo areas u fertile mountain
slopes which have been denuded ~
their magnificent growth Of coniferA
BY The deadly fumes Of copper smeit.
cries % the terrible forest iires set
by sparks from passing trains, by the
campfire of careless hunter or axlnan
or By rovengcful Indians who have
sought rs this means 90 debar the
white hunter from a territory over
which It's primal owner could no long
or hold sway. SO intense have been
some OF these fires that not only the
giants Of the forest have been killed
and In many cases half burned by the
confagration, but oil seeds aud seed.
lings destroyed. which win prevent ~
forcstatlon except by artificial plant
ing. In most cases the land referred
TO IN too rough and steep for tillage.
50 II is doomed TO idleness until such
time as systematic planting is under
taken.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

or the imported summer help which
has insisted in securing the great
grain crops Of the Dakotas. Kansas.
Nebraska and Oklahoma none has been
found more satisfactory from the en-
ployer's standpoint than the many col
lege boys who have taken this means
OF swelling The fund which Is to help
carry them through the coming years
schooling. Not 0nly have they been
found nciIsa aud intelligent. but ener-
geiic and willing 70 perform the duty
required Of them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

The Shasta daisy. one Of the fiuest
floral creations which Luther Burbank
has 20 his credit. is seen grnelng many
western fark and garden and fur.
nlshcn ono VI tho finest features IN the
fi0raI display TO he found at the Seat
tlr exposition. II IL rank and thrifty
grower aud mas a beautiful blossom
with hollow heart aud pure white
strap shaped petals which often have
q spread ~ three inches. II wins ad.
miratiou from all who see H. and II
viii not b. long until all M to date
florists viii have u 90 stock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
Her Reni suspicion.

He had just taken her measure for
new solitaire, when. after the man
ner OF her sex, she began 10 work the
interrogation point
George. dear" she began. "am !
The only girl"
Now, look here. Grace" he inter.
rupted. don't ask me II you are the
only girl ! ever loved. Yon know As
well as ! do"
"oh. that wasn't the question AZ ell.
George" she said II was going to ask
II ! was the only girl that would have
you. Chicago News.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
(tARROLL COUNTY.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS. for building . section
Of State Highway about i.09 miles IN length. asouE
the rad betwcon tho corporate limits OF West.
minister and Cranberry Station. IN the County Of
Carroll, will be received By the StAts Roads Com
mission at Us Offices 10 the Union Trust BuidinK
Baltimore Maryland. until 100 N. on the 7th day
Of September. 1909 at which tins ard place they
will 10 publicly opened and read.
Bida must be made upon blanks 70 BE- furnished
BY the Commission. on application and payment
Of two dollars.
No bids will be received unless accompanied by
certified check for the sum Of Five Hundred
t5OOi Dollars payable 10 the State Roads Com
mission.
Tho sucecasful bidder win be required 70 give
bond and comply with the Act Of General As
aembly Of Maryland Of 1905. Chapter lli. respect
ing contracts.
The Commission reserves tbs right 70 reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the State Roads Commission this
18th day Of August 1903.
JOHN NJ, TUCKER. Chairman.
aug 81 II J. G. BoWERMAN. Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

II buyers do not give the price for
product which the grower feels he
should in fairness receive. II may be
well for him to harvest his product
and hold It for better price, provided
It is not of too perlshablc character.
This would hold true OF apples, pota-
toes. onions, beans, several root crops
and likewise the grain crops. This can,
of course. be more effectively done II
those interested 10 q given product co.
operate TO secure the end sought.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

from nervousness
andOther annoying
symptoms, and /
can truly say that
LydiaE. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
Of gold TO me, as II
restored my health
and strength. /
never forget TO tell
my friends what
IyiiaE pinkham'a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

a heavy frost which hits an imma-
ture corn crop impalrs Its usefulness in
just about the same degree that the
smoking OF cigarettes impairs the Vi
tally Of small boy. In both In
stances a pretty effective crImp is put
on further progress or usefulness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Some experiments which have been
conducted by the department Of agri.
culture have made clear the important
fact that the work OF insects. and e.
peciaily the borer known ~ the saw.
yer" may bC very greatly reduced u
the bark o. such trees II removed
within month after being blown over
or II they are cut into logs without
removing the bark ana placed IN ponds
or streams In The case Of timber
which is allowed TO tie with the bark
on II has been found that It's valae
Is reduced about one.third within a
period of two months When so much
attention II being given 20 n couservn-
ton Of our forest resources, sug
gestion Of this kind ought 10 be well
received by those whom II most a.
rcctly concerns.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

There was recently captured at San
Pedro. Cal, a sea turtle seven feet
long weighing about thousand
pounds and thought by those acQuaint-
ed with this type of sea life to be at
least a thousand years old. Those who
caught the turtle tried TO land 1t alive,
but 1t became entangled In the buoy
ropes and was finally towed in dead.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
1.-THE MARYLAND.....
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
COLLEGE PARK. MD.
HARILAED'S SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Fifty third year opens September ~
rs for examination.
Eight Courses 81 lnstraeslsa Isadlss 90 f'rsfss.
sisaai Degree u n. s.

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sispai Degree u n. 8.
Agfteaitsrai Me1hanaeal nnrinerFtaN
horticultural Civil EnatnesFtaR
ugnSfei Eteetfseai Engineering
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sizes activities. Positions assured " thoss @he
have wofhn,i With Hin
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ard approved arfasatua. Practical sugk usspha-
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

A Peruvian strain Of alfalfa Is be
ing developed by the department Of az
riculture which, 1t Is claimed. grows
more rapidly. starts earlier in the
spring aud grows later in the autumn
and will stand more severe winters
than the ordinary kinds. OficIals Of
the department predict that It win be
introduced into the northern states In
the near future.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Where small fruit trees are dam
aged by hail they may be helped out
by cutting OF the badly injured limbs
and even a portion OF the trunk. This
Will induce growth Of new limbs to
take the place Of the old. If the
trunk is badly injured 1t would prob
ably be best to remove It entirely and
reset with new one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Losses from lightning over the coun-
try were $0.00O.0OO last year. and 90
per cent Of the fire losses In country
districts for this period were directly
traceable to lightning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
lie onaNce SCALE.

The California orange grower has
lately had 10 cope with one OF the
most serious pests which have troubled
lim-the orange scale. which has ap.
peared In several colors and is anal
ogous to the San Jose scale. Usual
methods Of spraying with bordeaux
or lime-sulphur solutions seem to DO
Ineffective. The method at present
followed Is to cover the trees with a
tight canvas and give thorough fumi-
CATION with hydrocyanic acid gas, one
Of the most deadly volatile poisons
known. which is sure death to all
forms Of animal or bacterial life with
which 1t comes in contact. The proc
ess is tedious and expensive one, as
It takes some time to treat each tree,
but 1t is the only way out for those
who hope 10 produce an orange crop
which vii! pass muster at the pack
ing house
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Texas leads all other states In the va
rlety Of cactuses which grow within
her borders. California being a close
second. These vary in size from those
that are of a delicate and fragile type
to those that grow eight or ten feet
high and have much the appearance Of
trees. In blossom the variation In
color, size and form is almost as great.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
50 Head Of Horses and Mules

so head Of horses and mules at my
stables at Littlestown, on Monday,
March %, 1909. Number of good single
line leaders. From $50 to $f75. Each
weigh from 1000 TO 1900 piece. Come
and see this stock. Will also pay the
highest cash market price for fat horses
and mules suitable for the southern
market. H. A. SPAULDING,
mar rs Littlestown, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
II Never Pays f!


Horse owners 20 be careless in max.
ing purchases Of HARNESS, FLY
NETS, LAP BUSTERS. or even IN the
matter Of Repairing.
In al the features. which go 10 make
up . desirable place 60 trade. wo posi-
lively know that We are AT THE
HEAD.
Goods Of absolute reliability.
Prices that are reasonable and fair.
A full stock with igdieious selection
Of goods renders our place desirable
one on which 10 bestow your patronage.
We know we can offer advantages and
10 this end We solicit your fayorE.
Travelling OUTFITS, Turf and Base Ball
Specials.
OPEN AT NIGHT.
Respy, j. w. SKUNK, Popular Cash
Harness Emporium.
apr 10 ~ r. Main ST., WcstminsteF
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

To prove beyond question the in
creasing prosperity of Kansas one need
only cite the fact that. while in 1901
the sun1ower State grew but 34,3s4
acres of alfalfa. this area was In
creased in 1907 TO 743.O5O acres, and
for the present year the last named
figures are doubtless far outgrown.
like the small boys year before last
sniff
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville, VT. 81 was passing
through the Change OF Life and suffered
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

Not in many year has there been
more magnificent crop of wheat har-
vested than has been secured during
the past few weeks In the great wheat
belt lying just west Of the Mississippi
river Let the great forests Of corr
but bring forth to maturity without
Killing frost the myriad ears that are
already In sight and there will be
granaries and cribs everywhere that
will be literally full to oyerdowing.
This means that confidence, prosperity
and good times are going to prevail in
a degree seldom Witnessed in the his
tory Of the country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

NEW SHOPS. nov tools and better facilities for
quick and GOOD work. Special attention given 70
repairing In all 10 branches.
We have new Rubber Tire Machine. and can
put on rubber tires II very short notice at our
factory. We put on the celebrated Kelley, Good
year and Diamond, all high grade tires. Alordera
promptly filed and work Of every kind warranted.
We haveon hand n complete stock Of HARNESS
and WHIPS 81 all kinda. for light and heavy driv-
ina. II priccn that defy competition. Come and
49, our stock Of Vehicles and Harness before pur-
chasing. We can aavo you money.
JOHN 4. ECKENRODE q SON
Cor. Liberty and George Sts..
mas q WeatminstaE Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

". w. SYLVESTER, President.
COLLEGE PARK. mn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

A sketch Of the history OF the alfalfa
plant appearing In late agricultural
paper holds that II originated south
west OF the central part OF Asia, which
Is the district generally credited with
being the location Of the garden Of
Eden II this theory can be worked
out II seems that we should have a
feeling Of gratitude for Adam for be-
ing the dissemination OF this great
legume. in spite Of the fact that we
usually credit him with being rcspOn-
sible for weed pests that succeeding
generations have been cursed with.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03

An eleven acre orchard located in the
Yakima valley, In south central Wash
ington, changed hands recently at
$4,000, the buildings on the place hav-
ing value Of about $1,000. This
meant that the orchard proper. which
comprised about ten acres set In FIVE
year-old trees was valued at $2,700 All
acre. The setting of SO high a price
ON fruit ranches of this kind is due to
the fact that from eight years OF age
and up orchards in this section fire.
quently give net return OF from $500
to $1,000 per acre. 1t is this produc-
tive capacity which makes raw sage
brush land well located with water
available worth all the way from $500
TO $1,000 per acre. Land in the corn
and small grain belt is roughly con-
slGered worth per acre six times its
annual net productive capacity. On
the basis Of this ratio 1t viii easily
be seen why western fruit ranches are
held so valuable.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-31
NEW YORK STOCK
AND BOND MARKET


NEW YORK. March sO-rhe speculative
advance came to a pause in the stock market
today and there was general disposition to
take survey of the position and seek light
on the sources and motives OF the sudden
activity which sprang up on Saturday and
continued yesterday. The movement In Erie
had the advantage OF conforming TO the ex-
peeted early return to Wall street Of Il. III.
Hartman as he is credited with special IN
terest In the fate of Erie. st. Paul was the
next favorite of the supporters or the market,
its rise following assertions that the Pacinc
coast extension Is practically completed ana
capable of early earning power.
Iron and steel stocks were affected TO some
extent In sympathy with the movement in the
United States Steel stocks. The profit-taking
sales were pushed steadily throughout the
session. The news factors relied on to IN
fluence stocks were mostly the same which
were noticed yesterday, but with waning
influence.
The price of copper was marked UP again
on the stock exchange in that metal In New
York, but the copper and smelling stocks were
heavy, The estimated condition OF the win
ter wheat crop coming from private expert
gave a percentage disappointingly low. but
the reservations accompanying the estimate
left confidence unimpaired IN the improving
conditions of that crop. Stocks were showing
less response to the support at the close OF
3 the day than at any other time.
Bonds were steady. Total sales, par value,
$500, 900.
United States bonds were unchanged on call.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-31
CHICAGO GRAIN


Special service to The Herald by Dick Bros
g. Co.. members Chicago Board Of Trade. Brad
bury building. Los Angeles
CHICAGO, March 30.-This wheat trade has
run into a period of good activity, and the
market is broad enough each day to enable
the public to act safely on its opinion. There
was disposition to sell wheat at the OPEN
ing because cables came less strong than ex-
pccted Northwest receipts were fairly liberal.
The situation locally is healthier one for
having the reaction last hour today Bull
news came out on report on condition of the
growing CROP Our own representative makes
very bullish report on crop condition In Ohio
lions of the plant caused much apprehension
because of the cool, backward season. Ne
braska advices today confirmed bullish reports
which we received from that state last week.
Everything points to important reduction In
the wheat acreage as q result OF the adverse
conditions under which the crop was put in
the ground last fall. We favor the buying
side of July wheat on a reaction of this kind
CORN-Prices followed wheat to some extent
for the day. Cash prices were u to lie higher.
Contract stocks here small, receipts likely
to be light for several weeks, and there is
more than ordinary chance for a reduction of
the amount of corn on hand.
Cash prices ruled higher in oats as In corn.
There Is a very small estimate of so cars for
tomorrow
Trading at the yards was reported slow.
There was selling of ribs for outside pack
ers. Support was distinctly wanting early in
the session, and prices had considerable drain,
from which there was practically no rally at
close, although brokers for the packers APP
peared to be taking the offerings on the break.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-31
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, March 3o--Steamship Gov
ernor, Captain Jepsen, arrived from Seattle
via San Francisco and way ports with
freight and passengers. Clears tomorrow FOR
San Diego.
steamers William H. Murphy, Captain
Corning, from Eureka via San Francisco, and
Fair oaks, Captain Hansen, from Gray
Harbor, arrived today with full lumber
cargoes for various consignees
steamer Hanalei Captain McFarlane.N ar
rived from San Francisco with freight and
passengers.
steamer whittier arrived from San Fran
cisco, loaded 10000 barrels of oil and
cleared for return.
Schooner Tampa arrived from Gray's
Harbor with 100000 feet of lumber.
steamer Chehalis arrived with part cargo
lumber.
Steamer Bessie Dollar arrived from Japan
with general cargo.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-31
The Metal Market

market was unchanged today, with spot quoted
at e1s2 lis Sd and futures at 1873 It's cd. 10.
cally the market was quiet but higher az
tbe london copper market spot closing at
e57 and futures at EST 13s 3D. The local mar
ket was firm with advancing tendency
Lake was quoted at $12s7h@l3.121s electro-
lytic $12,5oq1275, and casting at S@'''s~
IL. 62h. ,so-
Lead was lower at e13 12s " IN LONDON
The local market was firm at A.l0Q4.lo.
Spelter was unchanged at s21 rs Cd in Lon
don Locally the market was firm and a lit
tie higher at $4.771Ad4. SOk
The English iron market was unchanged at
46s 10hd for Cleveland warrants. Locally the
market was quiet and unchanged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-31
SAN FRANCISCO QUOTATIONS

Exclusive dispatch to The Herald by L. A.
Cris1et & Co. members Los Angeles-Nevada
Mining Stock exchange, 3o5 San Fernando
building, Los Angeles.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 90.-Considerable
realizing toek place again today and the min
ing market sold off all along the line although
the close was steady and the leaders well
supported. go,
Fraction ~, and Daisy 2.
The Tonopahs, Bulfrogs and Rawhides were
weak and not we'll represented in the trad
ing.
In Goldheld it is the expectation that dur
ing the month of April the Goldfeld' Con-
soiidated will extract fully $1,OOO,0O0 in gold
ore from one stope in the new body on Com
bination No. l claim
Following are the closing quotations: