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The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
THE BALLOT
How To Vote 1t.

The ballot to be voted on November
2 viii be exactly Ike the official one
published In this issue.
The names of the candidates will
be arranged In two columns Just as
In the ballot printed on page seven.
with the Amendment In the third
column, but the squares win be larger
and the lines between the names Of
candidates win be darker.
There are IA marks to be made on
the ticket, and a crOss-mark (X) must
be made opposite the word Democratic
wherever II occurs In both columns and
for the Amendment In the third col.
umB.
II will not be necessary to read the
names on the ballots, because ONLY
the names Of the Democratic nominees
have the word Democratic after them.
II you should spOIl a ballot or make
crOss.mnrk wrong, do not try 10 rub
out the marks, but return and get
another ballot. II you should spoil
the second you are entitled 10 third,
but no more.
DO not be in hurry. Take plenty
Of time, so as to keep your marks with.
In the squares.
Voters must use the pencils found
In the voting booths. To use any
other may result In the ballot being
thrown out.
DO not put the pencil In your
mouth. They will be dark enough
without.
should you break the point on a
pencil, sharpen II, or call the atten.
tion OF a Judge Of The election TO Il.
By observing these directions n will
he found very easy TO mark ballot
When receiving ballot. see that
the Initials Of the judge Of election
are on II
Take particular notice when ron on
fold the ballet so you can fold II bach
In the same way without causing sou
trouble.
Speetacles Will he furnished by the
election officials II you need them.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
FRIZELLBURG.

Mrs. Arthur Stevenson and Miss
Emma Snader, of this place. attended
the funeral Of Miss Ida Englar last
Friday afternoon.
Howard Eckard, who was suffering
with quinsey the past week. has re-
sumed his work again.
George Motter, wife and son Alton,
Of Silver Run, visited Mr.. Motter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Myers.
last Sunday.
Rev. Newlin, of Findley College.
Ohio, preached a very interesting
sermon in the Church OF God last Sum
day afternon. In the evening he and
Rev. v. X Belts, of Carrollton, were
entertained by Joseph Baust and FAM
lily.
Mrs. Emlye Arthur, OF Westmin-
ster, visited friends here last Friday.
Joseph M. Smith. OF Hagerstown, is
visiting Joseph Baust and family this
week.
Miss Grace Eckenrode, or Mayberry,
Is spending some time with her grand
father, Henry Eckard
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This IL TO give notice that the sub
seribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Carroll county, in Maryland,
letters OF Administration on the Personal
Estate Of
OSCAR +. SIMMONS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, TO the Subscribers, on or
before the 10Th day of May, 1910;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 25th day
Of October, 1905.
JOHN w. SIMMONS,
MARY S. SIMMONS,
oct ~ 4t Administrators.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
PLEASANT HILL.

Mrs. Lydia Frownfelter, of LittIes-
town, Pa, spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day with her daughter, Mrs Milton j.
Study and family.
Murray MaseRhimer, wife and sons
Preston and Norman spent Sunday
with Robert CromeT and family. Of
White Hall, Va
George q. Motter. wife and son
Alton spent Sunday with Msr. MS.
parents, Judge A. Kurtz Myers and
family, Frizellburg, Md
Frank Beachtel and wife spent sum
day with Mrs. Beachtel's parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Edward Slifer. Of Littlea-
town. Pa.
John r. Maus and wife spent Mon
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
WATERSYILLE.

Miss Estelle Waters has been hav-
ing some pleasant visits lately from
friends. On Saturday afternoon last
she was visited by Misses Minnie and
Bessie stizel, of Lanark, Illinois, and
Miss Mollie and Bessie Shipley, of Mt.
Airy, and on Monday by Mrs. Susan
Dode, of Kansas; Miss Annie Dode, of
Buck Lodge, Montgomery county, and
Mrs Albert Hall, of Shafersville, How
ard county.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
VOTE FOR AMENDMENT

Independent Democrats and Republl.
cans have come out openly and ex.
pressed themselves as In favor Of the
Amendment 10 rid tie state Of the
vicious aud worthless negro. No white
man viii lose his vote.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
ST0NFRSYILLR

David YingliRg and family, have re-
moved from Mt. Pleasant to his new
residence.
Amos Smelser, who with his family
moved 20 Mt. Pleasant last spring, will
remove TO Westminster In the near
future
Milton Bish and family spent Sun
day with Harvey Bish and wife.
Reports are that DR.. J. l.. FindIay,
who located here last spring will
again leave this village IN the near
future
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29

day and Tuesday as the guests Of Geo.
Allewalt and family, of Bittingers, Pa.
William Frownfelter and wife, Ed
ward Formwalt and wife, Clayton e.
Dutterer and wife, Miss Edora Bur-
COON, of Middleburg, Md; Miss Laura
Lemon and Winfield Burlington, of
Middleburg, spent Sunday with Geo.
w. Dutterer and family.
Mrs. Harvey Maus and son John
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends in Harrisburg, Pa.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29

Learned men tell us that In Latin
the word editor means something
Ito eat" In the United States its
meaning is altogether different. II
means to scratch around like blazes
TO get something to eat.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
HOW TO SELECT PAINT.

Take the one that contains most Pure
Lead, Pure Zinc and Pure Linseed OIL.
Remember always. that anything added
to these ingredients lessons the quality
AT YOUR EXPENSE. Analysis for
your information on every can Of
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
VOTE FOR AMENDMENT

Annapolis has the same law. No
white men were disfranchised. but out
Of ssi negroes, $3.50 could not register.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
TO CREDITORS.

This u 10 give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county. IN Maryland.
letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate Of
JAMES BoYLAN,
late OF Carroll county, deceased. An
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned 10 exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, 10 the subscriber. on or
before the 18th day of May. 1910,
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 2sth day Of
October, 1903.
JAMES r. BOYLAN,
oct ~ ~ Executor.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub.
seriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, In MARYLAND.
letters Of Administration on the Personal
Estate Of
ROSA A. BoPST.
late Of Carroll county. deceased. An
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same, with the vouehera thereof
legally authenticated, to the subaeriber.
on or before the 18th day Of NAV
1910; they may otherwise by law Ice ex .
cluded from all benefit Of aaid estate.
Given under my hand this 25th day Of
October. 1909.
GEORGE +. BoPST.
oct ~ ~ Administrator.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
One a Homo.

Mrs. Happywed--I never saw an
educated bear. Did you Patient
Wife--Yes, indeed We have one
Come over some afternoon when lie is
al home,
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
.OTIcG TO CREDITORS.

This - 10 give notice that the sub
ecriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Carroll county. IN Maryland.
letters Parliamentary on the Personal
Estate OF
JOHN II. GERKE,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated. 20 the subscriber. on or
before the 10Th day Of MAY. 1910;
they may otherwise by Law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 26th day Of
October, 1909.
MARY T.. GERKE,
oct - II Execntrix
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
NOTICE TO TREspAssERs.

We hereby warn all persons against
trcspassinR upon our lands with gun or
dog, hunting or trapping, or in any other
manner. ~ we are determined 10 en-
force the law against all offenders.
Jacob r. RAIDER, John ID. Armacost,
Fenby l.. Herring, Charles Blizzard,
Bertrand Blizzard. Percy ID. Warnhime.
oct - 81
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29
BusInsss LocsIs.

Celery Plants, large supply; low
prices. Westminster Nursery.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29

WANTED, TO RENT. with option Of
w buying within one year. or would
purchase outright, small farm, within
five miles Of WcHtminBtcr, or eight
mlles. on railroad Must have good
water. State price. condition. and mum.
hcr Of outbuildingp. Please give all
particulars by letter only. Address
oct east &. G. h., THIS OFFICE.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-29

I tsT OF UNCLAIMED M
remaining IN the Poat1ilice. West,
minister. Md. October q. 1909
ilartneF Mr. Hruis. Miss Atihe
N8afy MfH Lia iiatasts. Misa fiarerlra
stnll Mrs. GpF2 l.. Wiilasa NJ Hshy a.
MtuiiA !. y NafiaF. NJ. Lsais A.
Waters, y. NJ, u. Wight Jos A. ~
Persons calling for matter in the above
list will please say II was advertised.
oct - s. X. HERR, r. M.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
.PLdNS FOR REBUILDING.
Parliament To Be RecOnUened-
Pope Visits TGticdn Hospital.

Rome. Jan. 5.-Plans for the rebuilding OF hessio
ard Messina already being discussed In oetaiis'
but especially with regard TO the latter place
which is the second city Of Sicily II is estimated
that about SIS 600 600 will suffice to rebuild Mes
sina for $1,000 Inhabitants. 1t will take ABOUT
81 s0,oeoo TO rebuild Reggie for $500 persons. In
sny event many years must elapse before me tioi-
oughly frightened populations can De lhouceo IL
-et,,rn 10 the stricken territory
Another project is to transfer Messlna proNisl"i
sFv 10 Milazzo a small town near the ruins oI
Tessfna on the north coast of the island II Ias
teen decided TO reconvoke the Italian PaTllaIleIiI
on Eridav or Saturday of this week. Ihe govern
r,oent viii set forth the mmenslty OF Inc cdtos
+ronba that has visited Calabria and Eastern SIC
and viii present bills for remedies ana meas
,,rAs ia cone with the existing sltuatlon 1hIee
1-,l,e-s of the Chamber Of Deputies lie uIloeF llv
,,,ins buf no official mention OF this VIII De iISae
Tjeir deaths cannot be recognized until the ooues
,1a,s been recovered A bill will be presented set
ting forth that all persons who were in the strlck-
on cities and towns who show no signs OF ne al
tha expiration Of three months VIII De coIs'oeleu
dead. ,-,.- - -. --o,,rda5
q, the Vatican hospital This morning he MADE
bie rounds accompanied by Dr. Giuseppe Petaccl
his private physician. Tears came TO the eyes OF
the Pontin at one recital Of mother VINO had 1851
her children
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
DEPENDS THE KAISER.
Prof. J. ". Burgess, of Columbia,
Tells of Personality of William II.

In lecture before the recently organized Ger
nanistlc Society Of America in Havemeyer HalI
Columbia University. last night. Professor John W.
Burgess. dean Of the Columbia School Of PoiiticaI
Science. declared that Emperor William was very
much misunderstood. especially since the puolica-
ton Of his famous interview. DR.. Burgess stated
that had spent much or his life In Germany, and
that four years ago he the Emperor, and since
that time had enjoyed a close personal friendship
With him. He said that he believes that his con
versatons with him have been as confidential as
with any foreigner whom he honored with his invi-
tations lie said
II has never been my fortune % come into con
with a OF keener intellect wider informa-
ton. heart. larger ideals sin erer couresy.
truer Difference for the opinions OF others greater
desire 10 do good and be helpful in all d'rections
and 10 everybody and stronger loyalty TO friends,
country and the interests OF general civilization
than his majesty, the German Emperor. Simple
and temperate In his personal habits, a devoted
husband and father a true friend and benefaCtor
a deyout believer. a great statesman and phlail-
thropist a genuine idealist with rare resourceful-
ness an indefatigable worker for the veal or MS
country and the peace and civilization OF the world
in a sentence a man. a Christian and a gentle
man in the highest sense of these words-such Is
the picture Of the Emperor as kno" MIN ooth
from a9ar and at rather close range
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL
ITALY GETS S8OO,O0O.
american Red Cross Has Sent
$500. 900 for Suferer

Washington Jan 5-The President. Just befoTe
o'clock this afternoon, signed the bill passed oy
both houses Of Congress yesterday appropr1atlng
$500 OoQ for the relief of the Italian earthquake
sufferers
Miss Mabel Boardman. secretary OF the Nauohal
Red Cross issued an official statement ahnoulc-
ing tina. the subscriptions far credited ana re-
cefved through the American National Red cross
total over 100000 This includes to-days con-
tributions OF $685. .779.
The Red Cross has sent s35o.too to italy, and the
expense in the charter. freightins ana use
of the steamship contracted for by the American
Anba ssador Mr.. Griscom. has been assumed nY
the Red Cross Bayard Cutting, jr., one Of the
consular officers OF the United States IN Italy Is
the agent here OF the American Red Cross COL
Iections through the Red Cross will probably reach
$4,000.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Meyer to-day con-
tributed 81 900 TO the Red Cross The Christian
Herald of New York sent $1,000. ana John u
Rockefeller sent his check for $4,000.
The Italian Embassy has announced tnat fuT-
ther subscriptions for the earthquake sufferers
will be received only by the Red Cross, but also
by the Italian Ambassador and Baroness mayor
des Planches themselves and a number of women
prominent in Washington diplomatic and social
circles who have offered their assistance These
are Baroness Hengelmjller. Nine. Jusserand. Nine.
Nabuco Mrs Bryce. Baroness Moncheur. Sonora NJ
de ouesada. Sonora de Porteia. Mime boudon'
Countess Moitke. Sonora Godoy. Mrs. G. Won l..
Never Mrs W. Murray Crane. Mrs. Draper. Mrs
Oliver Mrs Thomas Nelson Page Mrs. Herbert
Wadsworth Mrs Warder. Mrs. Austin Stickney.
Mrs Lawrence Townsend. Mrs. Theron Mrs. Larz
Anderson Mrs Marion Sands and Mrs. William
D. Winom
Count Taverna the president OF the Italian Red
Cross. has sent a message President Taft of the
American Red Cross. expressing the thanks of
the Italian society for the contributions Of the
Ap,ar reople
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
WHITE PLAGUE COSTLY TO STATE
State Board of Charities Estimates Annual
Loss at s63,OO0OOO.

Albany Jan. S.-COnsidered from an economic
point Of view. The annual cost Of tuberculosis in
this state is estimated by the State Board Char
tiles in statement given out to-day. TO approx
mate more than ss3 10000. which includes the value
of workers prematurely lost the state The
statement says:
In the death OF the young as well the mature
the state Sustatns a direct financial loss, such
death means the elimination of future workers
and by premature death of adults the common
wealth is deprived OF the earnings. which should
have accrued between the date of the death and
the end OF the productive period Of 'probab Die life
less the cost of maintenance during the period
Thus from the standpoint OF economies tubercu-
loSis costs the state far more I'm year by the
lives II destroys than would be required to estab-
Hsh efficient preventive measures. besides which
the employment of public money for this purpose
Will directly cOnduce to the happiness and well
being of all the people OF the state,
The statement refers to the good accomplished
through the International Congress Tubercu-
Iosis held few months. ago at WashIngton.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
CONTRACTOR ON STAND.
dshed about Check for sI,OOO in
Hafen Case.

John Purroy Mitchell Commissioner OF Accounts
ana Arthur Train. counsel Of the City Club who
are presenting the charges against Borough Presi-
dent Louis F. Haffen Of The Bronx. tried in vain
yesterday 70 get on the record evidence of the
ment of 81 900 by check TO Mr. Haren in 1903 as A
campaign contribution. II alleged that the
check was drawn by Bartholomew Dunn a con-
tractor who called the first witness yester-
day, while Mr., Dunn still work on the $500 .
eco sewer contract in The Bronx.
MI Dunn said that the check was drawn at the
request OF his brother Thomas Dunn. now. dead
who was interested with him In the contract but
that he did not know what his brother had done
with H. The witness was instructed to make a
thorough search for the check and excused.
Francis j. Welton examining engineer in the
ONCE OF the Commissioner OF Accounts described
the notifications III the various sorts OF time
clauses by which Mr.. Haffen able 10 make Ger
tain time allowances on contracts IN The Bronx
al his own discretion The general effect OF this
system, he testified. that misleading statements
would be furnished the Controller in the certiflt
tion on the contract.
Ihe hearing vii be continued this morning
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
MRS. BEISEL'S STORY
Wrested ReUoluer from Erb and
Shot Him to Death.

,,.,. panr Ian -The story OF the tragedy
as related by Mrs. Beisel was the draInatic Ieat-
IRE of the proceedings to-day in the trial Oh hrs
Catherine RsiseJ and Mrs. NJ. Florence ETo.
charged with the murder Of the latters husband
Captain j. Clayton Erb on October O. MIS- beisei
who confessed that she shot Erb' resumed tno
story of the crime when court opened. ana IoI
several hours passed through a trying oroeaL
Sobbing violently, the witness stood upright IN
the witness box and exclaimed, Il shot him!
pulled the trigger l don't know how many unles
Then all dark.
Describing the struggle with Captain Erb. when
It is alleged he chased Mrs Erb. revolver in hand
on the night of his death. Mrs. Beisel said;
He came toward me. and as he came L sprans
at him. l don't know exactly how 1t happened
We tussled over the hall for the revolver he
pushed me against the door He had me up
against the wall beside the bathroom DOOR was
braced against the door, and L tried TO hoid MN
off / gave an awful push and broke loose He
caught again l had the pistol ana iireu
I was afraid he'd kill my sister
The witness pointed as with an Imaginary re-
yover as she repeated the story, and then dropped
back into her seat Everything grew DARK siter
that, and don't know what happened she said
In almost every detail the witness cOrroborated
the story of the brutal treatment which she and
her sister received at the hands OF Captain Ero. as
previously given by Mrs. Erb, and though he used
every artifce to trap the witness and break down
her story. District Attorney McDade was unable
to entangle her seriously.
Important throwing light the Erb family
troubles ard showing something Of the attitude Of
Captain Er- toward the accused widow, were
several letters put in evidence. Among these a
letter from Mrs. Erb TO Mrs Beisel, in which she
wrote
This is the solution OF all the trouble in my
life with my husband. Before I married him I told
him every secret of my soul. and this is what he
goads me with until / driven almost de-
stroying myself II il were not for fear OF hell
death would indeed be relief fear ne will
kill me when he is in a drunken state"
The first speech for the defence was made by
w. Roger Fronefeld He will be followed to-
morrow by Frank B. Rhodes. District Attorney
MacDade will make the final speech az the close
Of which Judge Johnson will deliver his charge 10
the jury The case will probably go to the jury to-
morrow afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06
RESUMES OIL SUIT.
U'itnesses Tell of Standards Price
Cutting IN TIco Cities.

In the resumption OF the government suit to ts-
solve the Standard oil Company Of New Jersey
before Franklin Ferris. as referee. yesterday W.T.
nesses were called by counsel for the DepartHsnt
Of Justice 10 show that the corporation had be-
gun price cutting in Troy and Baltimore Ths
defence had claimed that the Standard had -
durad prices 10 meet competition This is ihs
last stage Of the case, counsel for the Hugann
now being engaged in filing IN the seeming as
creparcies in the great mass of evidence ooaihea
g, far. 1t is believed that the case viii 90 %
the court at St Louis late in March or cary N
April:
Neither Frank B. kellogs. who has eeen con-
4,,cti,e the suit for the government. nor Aefi-
Rosenthal. of counsel for the Standard -,I vas 4
the hearing. Charles B. Morrison, % Chicago
.c,ad for Mr. KELLOGG and Douglas Campbell sp-
reared for the standard John 6 Milourn, Eho
examined John d. Rockefeller for the company
was at the hearing for a short time in the morn
ing. -,
The first witness called vas l. T Nessner. NHo
vas a bookkeeper for the Tiona OIL company u
Einsbamton in July, 19G9. This was an lhespe[
dsrt cornpanv OIL was selling in Btnshanlton a.
II. cents a gallon an Mr.. Messner said tne o'AH
ard was selling for cents in Troy He CUT !"
Il, the Binghamton price The Standard He' =
The Troy Oil Works an alleged Independents gun %
panv. also cut and there vas a price war ulI
81. cents a gallon reached
was the Troy OIL Works an tndeFenden' cur
cern?" asked Mr.. Morrison.
"Iobn Mckenzie claimed to be The owner ei 'n'
ron,Danvr' the witness said. but a'ter the pf''
uar and after had been away from Troy fol
rim. 7 returned and saw that McKenzte hsd 74Aes@
the Standards name his wagons
The hearing will continue to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-06

Yesterday that its fund had passed the $4,000 marx
The board of governors of the National Demo
cratic Club voted last night to give soOO throush
the American Red Cross.
rre will also give his mite-the proceeds Of his
shop for yesterday and Monday
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Among the contributions OF $50 and over received
Yesterday by the Red Cross were the following:
cg9 ms%Sfss .Sp9ysion Red Cross.
q LOCO Co., ", Vanderbilt.
Ss1o-Duluth Board Of Trade ,
BsTaeh Sood Ianman msi
kemp; conmeTsia,la Sn,a Bank Fargo,
sSe9 so6utchess County subdivision Red Cross;
SaS6WG s Brewster, the Gutta Percha and F9o0er 81
snhs %aer GPBfs Bss Roe5lns Alten
ss4: SS5 sS ;go4sisaq Vi Red Cross
ss0s622 D R0oRefsS Of San saTa
Engham r-sI sGhif6sn Tboss thf5fs q Edison
sr5O@houis aIIsI lR MarshaI Charles, de Rham ~,
Henry Bsndhsim rn.ooD.,
slOi cb3rdhss iSPTssOS MSsdison tsdiao n aGa 1 no'
sroomEmma c Jones. Henretta BTuhl ,,I,sT; j. F;
naS%e! s ws.endonek torsn1 Co IsGdI. DsEi1 4 :
An'01SnHs William TsS D cushrs Jaq Bjinss Pud
ley T6ns John MeinsT m4s vsnIa
lewis smith a! Au'sln s.G Sish9.' kIns
Robert II. prev. Mr.. and Mrs r. dAnseo;; lame,
$40 51-St Georges Church, Flushing y 4.
ssS Sa-TbiIdren Of the Hebrew orphan Asylum
sSo~Mary Potter Frank lyman AleHandeT BAND
win. Ltd. Eufrasia Leland r. N, Iowmsen@ Td :.
John IL Blood good. J. G. Ward. Dr. E. n PssIee;;
TIoreDce NJ. Wineburg CO. EucHd
Hal Hal f5y dI;. sIteFe r. HSmaa nabshi Braun CO..
Rosenberg H Marquardt & Co ..-
Following are the contributions of $50 ana over
rooatved Yesterday at the Mayors office
seso-stern Brothers. De Lancey Nicoil.
si30 Tbon,ss Muir & Son shepard Smith & Hark-
ness Norton Perkins F. p Addicks-
Among the contributors yesttr TO the Stoch
Exchange fund were:
S5OO-TIarvey TislSe & Sons. , ~. 8 r-t.uz
so50-S II. Kissam, f. c. Randolph, fost q Fiees
e-' Mortimer /, Schif, Harris winthrop & o -,
xoaoNChnpnan & Seaman. Schulz a. Ruckgaoer n l.
"- Horton a Co. and l. l. Benedict x Co