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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
ENUMERATORS' TEST EASY.
Census Director Durand Sets Febru-
ary 9Th as the Date.

Washington, ID. O., December 81
ANY person of good judgment, who
has received an ordinary common
school education, can readily and
easily pass the test to be given ap-
plicantS for Census enumerators
places on Saturday, February 9Th
the date finally set by y. s. Census
Director Durand, according to an an
nouncement from the Census Bureau
today. This will be comforting as
surance to the several hundred thou
sand who are believed to be contem-
plating application for the places.
1t was emphatically stated at the
bureau that the test will be an emf
nently reasonable and practical one
similar to that applied to applicants
at the Twelfth Census. 1T will con-
sist Of filling out sample schedule
Of population from a description, In
narrative form, Of typical families;
and, in the case Of enumerators
whose work will be in the rural dis
tricts, they will be called upon to fill
out an additional sample schedule OF
agriculture, from information furnish
ed by the Census Bureau.
All persons, whether women or men
who may desire to become Census
enumerators must be citizens of the
United States; residents of the super
visors district for which they wish to
be appointed; NUT be not less than
Is nor more than 10 years of age;
must be physically able to do the
work; must be trustworthy, honest
and of good habits; must have at
least an ordinary education and must
be able to write plainly and with
reasonable rapidity.
Those who can comply with these
requirements are invited to put in
their applications, as there will be at
least $4,000 enumerators' places to be
filled by the middle Of March in prep
aration for the enumeration beginning
April 18th.
Application forms, with full in
structions for filling-in, and complete
information concerning the test and
the method Of appointment, can be
secured by writing to the supervisor
Of census Laban Sharps, 224 ST. Paul
st., Baltimore, Md, for the supervis-
or's district in which the applicant
lives. All applications, properly fill
ed in must be filed with the supervis-
ors not later than January 25, as any
received after that date cannot be
considered
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
OF Remarkable Usefulness.

Some interesting details in regard
to the Portable Telephones for noisy
surroundings, as in factories and mills
and on railroads, ships of war, ETC.
invented and patented by Mr.. Arthur
| Cobb, of Boston, and now controlled
by the International Telfre Company
Of the same city.
Among the most interesting and i'm
portant devices yet brought out III
connection with the utilization Of the
telephone is that indicated by the
above heading-the portable te1e-
phone" for noisy surroundings, in
vented by Mr.. Arthur vi. Cobb, Of Bos-
ton, and patented in the United States
and various foreign countries by the
International Telfire Company, Of the
same city.
The telephone in question is used
by factories, mills, railroads and in
other noisy places, and especially on
ships of war.
All exterior sounds are wholly ex-
cluded by the ear pieces of this device
even the roar of battle. Four styles
are made, adaptable to different pur-
poses, but in all the general principle
is the same.
The International Telfire Company
have 90 far been granted patents in
the United States, England, France and
| Germany. This device is adjustable
to any person, is easily applied, and
both hands may be used for other pur-
poses while using It. The prices range
from SIS to $50 per set r.
The telephone set was originally
designed especially for the navy by
MT. Cobb. But the company are now
| selling it to the commercial trades
also, although originally the company
did not realize that there would be a
demand in that field. The device was
really the outcome OF necessity which
the United States Navy had felt for
many years.
The International Telfire Company
is capitalized at 100000, but it il not
likely that the public will have any
opportunity to secure stock, as just
enough liz being sold from time to
time to keep the company on sue
ceSSful financial basis. . @a --."
Mr.. Cobb, the inventor, is treasurer
| of the above named company and also
president of the Rawles-Cobb Com
pany, incorporated, who are the SELL
ing agents for the device. The latter
concern are Government contractors
doing business with the Government
in all its branches and also with large
corporations, furnishing supplies OF
every description.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
TO DRINK LIKE BIRDS.
St Louis Man Proposes to Have
School Children Stake Thirst at
Novel Fountain

ST Louis, Mo-, Saturday. Children
i'm public schools of ST. Louis are
to initiate the attitude of little birds
staring upwards with mouths gaping
for food, i superintendent Ben Be
welt gets his new tangled drinking
fountain installed.
Blewett says the children will hold
their mouths wide open under fau-
Get while streams OF water trickle
down their thr0ats- The faucets will
be too high Tor the drinkers to touch
them with their lips. The dow OF
water will D. 80 slow that there will
~ little danger or their choking as
they drink OF the water overflow their
mouths. B
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
Mary Had q Little Land.
had a little land,

Mary had little land,
She bought it twas low,
Worked it well, a. she had planned,
The bumper crops to grow.
The land was good and paid her well,
And settlers came to stay,
She oft had chances good to sell,
But always answered, Nay"
She kept the land, 50 neighbors tell,
Till she was old and gray.
For her the land had done 30 well
That she was rich and gay.
What makes the land keep Mary 30 ~
The hungry people cry.
why, Mary keeps the land, you know, Y
The wise ones would reply
NJ. .. Beardsley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
Given Garden of the Gods.

Colorado Springs, Col, Saturday.
The famed Garden OF the Gods" by
gift OF the late Charles e. Perkins be-
came the property OF Colorado Springs
on Christmas. Comprising 4S0 acres
and valued at 100000, the gift makes
the citys park system one of the
largest i'm the world for community
of this size.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
The Raven Revised.

Once upon morning foggy, while
Ioitered, grouchcd and groggy,
Over biscuits that were goggy and an
egg that was bore,
While dawdled, almost dreaming, and
my coffee ceased from steaming,
Suddenly there came o. screaming
screaming never heard before.
Ills some suffragette, muttered,
screaming at my outer door;
Just On noise and nothing more"
Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07

a pack OF dogs, once domestic, but
now wild, are said to- b. roaming the
mountains north or Flanders, N. J.,
killing sheep and doing other damage.
They are led BY two old dogs that came
from Port Morris two years ago.
Farmers ere making every effort to
exterminate them. and their number
has been reduced.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
Fooled.

1T won't work" remarked Van
Jones, as he took his favorite seat 10
front of the hotel window.
What won't?" inquired Fitz Smith.
This idea OF thought transference.
Tried 1t on my tailor. I looked at
him steadily until I had his undi-
vided attention, then I said very slow
ly and with emphasis: That-bill-
is-paid'
"And what did he do?"
HE said fYOu're-a-liar u
The Cashier
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
Diamond Gut Diamond.

I'm afraid I'm catching cold" said
Kloseman, trying to get some medical
advice free. Every once In q while
\ feel an itching In my nose, and then
sneeze. What would you dO in W.
case like that, doctor ?''
Well" replied Doctor Sharpe, Ill
guess I'd sneeze -Fhiladelphi
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
LIME FOR SALE

At the GOODWIN QUAR-
RIES, near Westminster, for
building and agricultural pur-
poses, fresh burnt, in quantities
to suit; shipped by railroad or
wagon. We intend to burn reg
ularly during the season.
Also Limestone for sale.
For particulars address
GEO. w. ALBAUGH,
Real Estate and Brokerage CO.
j. Ezra Stem, Treasurer.
mar 26 tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-07
LEGAL NOTICES.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The County Commissioners Of Carroll
county will meet at their Office, ID West
minister, every Monday in January,
1910, for the transaction OF business.
BY order,
Z. OLIVER DODRER,
dec 81 tt. Clerk. n
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11

the ground. | can still see one man
with bullet hole through his fore
head and another with both arms shot
away.
At the end of is miles we reached
Petersburg and were met by Capt
Robert Liucoln OF Gen Grants stan.
who. with some other officers. escort.
ed us to Gen Grant We found him
and the rest of his staff sitting on the
piazza OF a white frame house. Grant
did not look like ones Idea of con
quering hero. He didn't appear ex-
ultaut. and he was as quiet as he had
ever been The meeting between
Grant and Lincoln was cordial. the
president was almost affectionate
While they were talking took the
opportunity to stroll through Peters.
burg 1t seemed deserted. but met
a few OF the inhabitants. They said
they were glad that the union army
had taken possession: they were half
starved They certainly looked so.
and boys were carrying away tobacco
to sell to the soldiers,
bought a fve-pound bale of smo-
king tobacco for 25 cents Just before
we started back little girl came up
with bunch of Wild flowers for the
president He thanked the child kind
ly. and We rode away Soon after we
got back to City Points news came OF
the evacuation OF Richmond.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
Cane Whitfield by Lincoln.

Ira H. Haworth. who was a friend
OF Abraham Lincoln, celebrated his
S0th birthday anniversary recently.
Mr.. Haworth has a cane and gavel
given to him by President Lincoln in
1860. They are made from the wood
of a black walnut tree which was cut
down by Lincoln. The cane was whit
tied by Lincoln. and around the top
of it is a band of German silver. which
is engraved: ITO Ira Haworth from
Abraham Lincoln, 1860"
YES, Abe gave them to me-" said
Mr.. Haworth yesterday. when was
chairman of the Township Committee
in his home county. | used them In
the campaign of 1860. When he gave
them to me he said:
This gayel is to keep order. The
cane is to use when you get old I
know you will live to be old, because
the good die young.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
RAW ECZEMA ON HANDS

"I had eczema on my hands for ten
years. l had three good doctors but
none Of them did any good. l then
used one box of Cuticura Ointment
and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent
and was completely cured. My hands
were raw all over. inside and out, and
the eczema was spreading all over my
body and limbs. Before had used one
bottle, together with the Cuticura
Ointment, my sores were nearly
healed over, and by the time I had
used the third bottle. was entirely
well. To any one who has any skin
or blood disease I would honestly ad-
wise them to fool with nothing else,
but to get Cuticura and get well. My
hands have never given me the least
bit of trouble up to now.
my daughters hands this summer
became perfectly raw with eczema.
She could get nothing that would do
them any good until she tried Cuti-
cura. She used Cuticura Resolvent
and Cuticura Ointment and in two
weeks they were entirely cured.
have used Cuticura for other members
of my family and IT always proved sue.
cessful. Mrs. NJ. E. Falin, Speers
Ferry, Va, Oct. 10, 1909"
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
IincoIn,s Good Advice.

A new Lincoln anecdote is told by
an old friend of Lincoln, Squire Mas.
ters, of Petersburg. Ill. This old gen.
tleman of Sc has just been brought
into notice by the celebration of the
Gath anniversary of his marriage AT
one time before the civil war Squire
Masters was threatened with a law.
suit. He went to Springfield. where
Lincoln was located. and had talk
with him about the case. Lincoln
told him that If he could not settle
the case he would undertake to make
an amicable adjustment.
"What'll you charge. Abe, to go into
court for me?" said Mr.. Masters.
well" was Lincoln's reply "it will
cost you SO. But | won't charge you
anything If you can settle 1t between
yourselves"
The other party heard of the
squire's visit to Lincoln and agreed
to settle.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
INCORPORATION
BILL INTRODUCED
PRESIDENT FATHERS THE MEAS,
URE, BUT SAYS HE WILL
NOT PUSH 1T.
CORPORATIONS WARY
NOT INTENDED TO GIVE RELIEF
FROM PROVISIONS OF ANTI
TRUST ACT.

Washington.-The federal incorpo-
ration bill whicn was introduced in
Congress Monday is not to be present
ed for passage at this session.
If the bill should pass. President
Taft has stated his willingness to
stand as its sponsor and to take the
responsibility for having recommend
ed it
Further than this, the President
told several callers that he would
not make the incorporation bill as an
administration measure.
He declared he felt he had no right
to do so, and that it did not rank with
the proposed amendments to the inter
state commerce law, the postal saw
ings banks and the measures designed
for the conservation of natural re-
sources.
These latter were promised in the
platform upon which the President
was elected and he feels that the
party is responsible for their passage
at this session of Congress.
President Taft believes that there
are many things in the Incorporation
the legislators as they study the meas
ure. He will not attempt to influence
senators and representatives in its fa-
vor. however. The bill now goes to
the judiciary committee of Congress
for consideration.
Wall street interests, inclined at
first to look upon the idea Of a federal
charter with the utmost favor. were
rather rudely awakened when it was
learned that the President would in
sist that in any bill passed on this
subject there should be included the
provision that nothing in the act
should be construed as exempting cor
porations from the operation of the
antitrust act. A great many corpora
tions were looking forward to a fed
eral charter as an Indication that past
sins were forgiven, provided there
were no more transgressions in the
future.
Frank D. Vanderlip and George w.
PERKINS of New York, who saw the
President last week. told him that the
corporate interests were anything but
pleased with the character of the pro-
posed measure and that few, if any,
corporations would take advantage
of the act.
The President, it is understood, re-
torted that the act was voluntary
one and that the corporations that did
not care to come under federal control
need not do so. He thought in time.
however. that the simplicity of doing
business throughout the country, once
the provisions of the act were COM
Piled with. would appeal to corpora
tons and that they would come to see
the many advantages that the act con-
tains.
AS to exempting companies with
federal charters from the operation of
the antitrust law, the President said
that was impossible. The constitu-
tlonality of the proposed act is seri-
Gus question, however, as it would de-
prive the states of jurisdiction over
corporations holding federal charters.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
rbI, Contractor got results.

He knew how to feed his men.
Some years ago q contractor build
ing railroad in warm climate was
troubled a great deal by sickness
among the laborers.
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they were
getting full rations of meat and were
drinking water from a stream near by.
He issued orders to cut down the
amount OF meat and to increase greatly
the quantity of Quaker Oats fed to
the men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water.
Almost instantly all signs OF stomach
disorders passed and his men showed
q decided improvement in strength
and spirits.
This contractor had experience that
taught him the great value of good
oatmeal, 81
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
Hepburn Waves Bloody Shirt.

Washington. Protesting against
loaning government tents for the use
of the Confederate Veterans at their
annual reunion in Mobile, Alabama,
next April, Senator Hepburn of Idaho,
in the Senate Monday, made the sharp
est comment upon the issues of the
Civil War that has ever been heard
in Congress in twenty years. He in
Weighed against men in rebel uni
forms being permitted to occupy gov
ernment property, or the rebel flag
being allowed to fly above it.
When he had finished both sides de-
manded a vote by roll call and every
vote except Heyburn's was in favor of
loaning the tents.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
psper Board Combine Fined.

New York.-Twenty-si maeifactur'
ing firms of the Paper Board Associa.
ton, indicted by the federal grand
jury last December as members of a
combination in restraint OF trade, took
the easiest legal course Monday, and
entered a plea of guilty as an associ-
alton in the United States Circuit
Court. Fines of $1,000 each-$52, 900
in all, were Immediately imposed, and
in all except one case were paid in
cash. Thus ends the second organiza-
tion of paper men formed by John H.
Parks. The fiber and manila combine
met a similar fate in the federal
courts some time ago.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
Sure Proof.

Two young lawyers. members OF tho
bar but few weeks. had grown rath-
er obstreperous in the office of one OF
the court clerks.
Here, you get out of here" said the
clerk.
I'VE don't have to-" the more talka-
tive one promptly answered. We've
got right in here; were lawyers"
"Ah, go on" the clerk replied.
you're nothing Of the kind"
Sure we are" the spokesman re-
piled. Then. turning to his comrade,
he commanded. Buck, go over and
get your sign."-Success Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
Younu America.

The HIS lived in the country, kept
chickens and lived the simple life.
One of their daily diversions was to
sit on the front veranda and watch
the sunset and Roberta, aged four, sat
and watched with them, but 1t was
rather tedious as well as solemn occa'
sion for her and one day, after watch
ing in silence for quite while, an
explanation of the whole thing sud-
denly dawned upon her and with the
delighted enthusiasm of discoverer
she exclaimed: "Oh, mamma, l know
now why it takes the sun so long to
set. 1t has to hatch out so many little
stars, LOS Angeles Times.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
Trust Has No Riahts in Court.

Charlotte, Mich-That the lnterna
tional Harvester Company has NO
standing in the courts OF Michigan, un'
less it can prove that it is not trust
was the decision of Judge Clement
Smith of the Eaton County Circuit
Court. Two Grand Lodge implement
dealers. sued by the company pleaded
that, being an alleged trust, it could
not prosecute. The judge in discharg-
ing the jury and virtually throwing
the case out of court. said: Il am in
clined to think that the defense. if it
can be, made out and can be shown
is a perfect defense in this case"
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
One on the Judge.

A newly qualified Judge in one OF
the small towns of Tennessee was try
ing one of his first criminal cases. The
accused was an old darky who was
charged with robbing a hencoop. He
had been in court before on similar
charge and was tnen acquitted.
"Well, Tom" said the judge, Il see
you're in trouble again. w
"Yes, sah," replied the darky; the
last time, ledge, you was my lawyer.
"Where is your lawyer this timer"
asked the judge. +,
az amt got no lawyer this time
answered Tom. I'm going to tell the
truth."-Baltimore American.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11
primero Mine Reopened.

Primero, Colo.-The horror of one
week ago, when the lives of many
men were snuffed out in the fraction
of second, seems to have been for
gotten here, work being resumed in
every stope but the main one in the
mine Monday morning. School was re-
sumed. though many were missing
Three shifts of about twenty-five each
are clearing away the debris in the
main shaft and retimbering as they
go. Six more bodies were discovered.
The families of the dead i2iners are
being cared for by the company.
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11

II. Crook In Harper's The
fact that his own son was with Grant
was one source of anxiety. But the
knowledge of the loss of life that
must follow hung about him until he
could think of nothing else. On
the 31st there was, of course, no
news Most OF the first day OF April
MIR. Lincoln spent in the telegraph Of
ice. receiving kilograms and sending
them on to Washington. Toward even
Ing he came back to the River Queen.
on which we had sailed from Wash.
Ington to City Point.
On the morning OF April 2 mes
sage came from Gen. Grant asking the
president to come to his headquar-
ters. some miles distant from City
Point and near Petersburg. 1t was
on Sunday. We rode out to the In
trenchments. close to the battle
ground. Mr Lincoln watched the life
and death struggle for some time. and
then returned to City Point In the
evening he received n dispatch from
Gen. Grant telling him that he had
pushed Lee to his last lines about
Petersburg The news made the pres
ldent happy. He said to Capt Pen
rose that the end OF the war was now
in sight He could go TO bed and sleep
now
On Monday. the Sd. a message came
to the president that Petersburg was
In possession OF the federal army. and
that Gen. Grant was waiting there to
see him. We mounted and rode over
the battlefield to Petersburg AS We
rode through Fort He'll and Fort Dam.
nation-as the men had named the
outposts of the two armies which
faced each other. not far apart-many
of the dead and dying were still on
The Springfield herald., 1910-02-11

Tad miSch1evouS pranks,
n and of his fathers close
companionship with his
EHYAI favorite boy. Tinker re-
6% cords that on one occasion
L1hA-l Lincoln came into the
telegraph Office chuckling to himself
over fairy story book that some one
had given to Tad. who was holding his
fathers hand as he entered the room.
He thereupon repeated the story to
the cipher operators. 1t told how
mother hen tried to raise brood OF
chicks. but was much disturbed over
the conduct of sly old fox who ate
several OF the youngsters while still
protesting to be an honest fox: SO the
anxious mother had a serious talk
with the old reynard about his wick
edness. We'll. what was the result?"
asked one of us when It appeared that
Lincoln did not intend to continue his
narrative THE fox reformed" said
Lincoln, his eyes twinkling. "and be-
came highly respected paymaster in
the army, and now | am wondering
which one he is" The significance OF
this reference Is In the fact that about
that time there were rumors of fraud
in the paymaster's department
Here are two kilograms out Of
large number In which Lincoln re-
ferred to his children in an affection
ate manner:
August. 81. 1864.
Mrs. A. Lincoln. Manchester. VT:
All reasonably well Bob not here
yet. How is dear Tad?-A. Lincoln.
September s. 1864.
Mrs. A. Lincoln. Manchester. Vt:
All well, including Tad's pony and
the goats.-A. Lincoln.
Lincoln went to City Point in March
sos. AS usual Tad went with him,
and remained with his father after
Mrs. Lincoln returned to Washington
a week later Tad became grea,
net among the officers and men. Each
afternoon. during their two weeks
stay, the headquarters band marched
nm to the open space near the presi-
dents tent and played popular airs
for an hour or so. Tad enjoyed the
music OF the brass band very greatly,
and was on the lookout each after
noon when the appointed hour ap-
proached AS soon as he heard the
strains of music in the distance he
would jump up and down and shout:
There comes our bandl There comes
our bandl" From David Homer
Bates "Lincoln's Last Days" in the
Century.