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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
PUBLIC FUNDS BIG AID In TUBER.
CULOSIS FIGHT.
percentage OF Official Appropriations
Rapidly Increasing.

AS on indication OF the force ~ w
crusade against tuberculosis, the IA.
tlonal Association for the Study ant
prevention Of tuberculosis i'm a hui.
letln issued to-day points to the fac
that while 53.5 per cent OF the expendi.
lures for tuberculosis in 1909 were
made from public resources. ammo.
priations made for 1910 indicate thai
over % per cent Of the money to h.
spent this year will be from federal
state, city and county funds.
10 1909, out Of the $8,18O,621.5 sc
spent for the prevention and treat.
ment OF tuberculosis, $4,362, 75O.O3 was
spent from public money, and $3.s17.
S7l.47 from funds voluntarily contri.
huted. For the carrying on of state
federal and municipal tuberculosis
work In 1910, over 100000 has beer
appropriated. Of this sum, the state
legislatures have granted s4,1OO. 900
the municipal and county bodies. s3.-
$4,000 and the federal government
$1,000,00O
In the States i'm which the most
anti-tuberculosis work has been done
the percentage OF public funds spent
Is the highest, while i'm states where
little or no effort has been made to
prevent tuberculosis, and the treat
ment OF the disease alone has been
considered the percentage OF public
expenditures liz very low. For in
stance Of the $1,600,0OO spent i'm New
York 10 1909, nearly 80 per cent was
from state and city FUNDS. In Massa-
chusetts nearly two-thirds was from
public money; in Maryland about one
half; and In Pennsylvania three
fourths. In Colorado, on the other
hand, less than one per cent was
from public money; i'm California
about Is per cent, and in Arizona
none at all. These facts indicate
the National Association declares, that
wherever an aggressive educational
campaign has been carried on by
private organizations, states and
cities have been induced to make lib
eral appropriations for the prevention
of tuberculosis.
made the first appropriation for a
sanitarium. Since that time, over
$1O,000,000 has been appropriated by
state legislatures for the prevention
of tuberculosis and about an equal
sum by municipal and county authori-
ties. The federal government has
over $1,000,O00 invested i'm tubercu-
losis hospitals, and spends annually
about 100000 in their maintenance
Every year the percentage of appro-
priations made from public funds for
tuberculosis work has increased.
While private societies have led the
way in the tuberculosis campaign
effort has been made to have states
cities and counties do their share
The bulletin Of the National Associ-
alton states that the final success OF
the anti-tuberculosis crusade depends
ON every city and state providing
funds to treat and prevent consump-
ton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
NO. 1877

Union National Bank Of Westminster, |
Westminster, Md, Dec. 81, 1909. J
The President and Directors OF the
Bank have this day declared semi
annual dividend of
FIVE PER CENT.
upon the Capital Stock of the Bank,
clear Of National, State and County
Taxes, payable on and after Monday,
January 10, 1910.
j. w. Herring,
Jan 73t Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
Now adayS.

She wore a modern gown-the sheath,
Her charming self it scarce con-
cealed;
Her silken hose peeped from beneath
Its folds and graceful curves re-
vealed.
New dress, new thoughts and deeds
suggest
Far past ones power to predict;
For when she came to be undressed
Twas found she'd mad her stocking
pickedi
The MOndaine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
FIVE PER CENT.
ELECTION NOTICES.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders Of The REGISTER Company
will be held at the office Of the Company
on John street, Monday. January oath,
at 2 p. m, for the purpose of electing
Directors and the transaction Of such
other business as may properly be
brought before the meeting Stock
books of the Company will be closed ten
days prior to the meeting.
4. c. REGISTER,
jan Y 3t President.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
"A NNUAL ELECTION.

Office Westminster Cemetery Co.,
Westminster, Md, January IL, 1910. /
Notice is 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 First
National Bank Of Westminster, On
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY
i. 1910, between the hours of and
o'clock.
p. S.-Notice il also given that the
stated meeting of the present Board
will BE- held at o'clock 70. m. ON the
same day, at which time a full report
Of the operations OF the company for
the past year viii be given to the lot
holders. JOHN j. REESE.
jan l4St Secretary.
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JOhnny'S Backbone.

Teacher-Johnny, can you describe
your backbone?
Johnny-Yes' m.
Teacher-We1l, do 50.
Johnny-My backbone Ii made up
OF q lot of little bones piled on top of
each other. One one end sits my head
and on the other end sits National
Monthly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-01-21
Hints for Stock Owners.

ewes during the winter.
Never breed a eve lamb until past
its first birthday.
Breeding too young will stunt the
young eve, and the loss In the long
run will be more than the gain.
Pigs are quick money, for In six or
seven months they are ready Tor mar
ket, at a big profit if well fed ana
cared for.
II sows are to farrow in February
or March, put them in warm, we'll
ventilated quarters, where they can
exercise. -
RI pigs show an unthrifty condition
something l. wrong in the feed or
MANAGEMENT Find out the trouble
and remedy it, or you will lose money.
Cold water should never be given
the milk COW. lit may bring on chill
and cause milk-fever. Warm II Ill
tie for couple Of days That VIII
help to avoid the danger.
Push the calf right along. The nrst
year OF Calls life will be the making
of it. Away with the sore-eyed, gaunt,
frowzy-haired little runts | see here
and there, all weaned too soon. Let
them have milk till too big to drink It,,
before you cut it off entirely.
No man IS fitted to train horses who
Is not thoroughly sympathetic and
brimful of horse-sense.
Every man who raises one colt Or
many should realize the great import
ance OF early education.
This should begin when the colt Il
only few days old a m.
# tied at first with a strong, we'll
fitted halter that will withstand all
trials to break, string will hold him
ever after.
Never omit the kicking strap when
the colt Is first hitched up.
The best way to ruin horse IL 10
saw on his bit when h. gets little
out of line. There ms;T be other meth
DDS, but that's the best one we can
think of just now. r.N..-
From February Farm Journal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-04-27

him out IN 'front.' right up close to the
enemy, SOS he won't miss EN-"
Crawley gulped
"Oh, l won't shake. Captain Wolf!
I promise not to shaker
"Where's your powderhorn?" de-
manded Wolf suddenly.
Crawley felt behind his back. He
said slowly, quakingly, II must "a
forgot it,
"What!'
IL must "a left it at home"
Immortal Joshaway" exclaimed
Wolf. "Go back for it. And be sure
you're back here at sunset when the
company marches"
Crawley. more quickly than he had
moved yet, scrambled across the log
and vanished in the enshrouding un-
derbrush. Wolf watched him 60, dis
gust planted deep in his bronzed and
wrinkled visage. When he turned it
was to face L'Acadienne.
"Ah, 'Trapper Wolff she said easily,
"your company has a rendezvous here,
eh?"
He nodded satisfedly.
"Company's full; recruitin's finish
3D." he rejoined complacently. II tell
you, my boys from these trails will
know how to help Andy Jackson chase
them British varp,ints into the river.
You know what we call the company
VOLTS sharpshooters, and we're to
meet here at sunset. That's the word
sent out-'by the fallen log and the
boiler tree"
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but prOresred N1Ie. ue valerte,
''she's to try on her wedding dress" .
"After we have drunk her health"
said O'Mara. He raised his glass.
"My dear. H.. - ~:
They raised their, glasses then-her
father, the priest. her betrothed-they
raised their glasses to her. Mechanic
ally she remembered; mechanically she
courtesied. They turned one to anoth-
er, clinking their glasses.
ITO the, bride!' they cried, the three
together. And then her aunt had
gone. No one was looking. Suddenly
that which was within her became
greater and yet more great 1t be-
came greater than habit or fear or
obedience. 1t became the greatest
thing Of all the kindergarten even
than that great emptiness that was
her heart. One person of all the world
she wanted. and that one was Gilbert.
One thing Of all the things there were
she wanted. and that thing was to
be with him, of him, his. and to have
him mere. They were not looking.
Came to her ears dimly as from IL
linitable distance the words:
'To bright wedding dayw
And it was then that she fed, blind
~, wildly, following him-Gilbert
X
Deep in the underbrush, clinging to
the shadows of fallen log, Wolf
found Crawley, his recruit He strobe
| to him.
"What are you hiding for?'
Crawley came forth shivering, i'm
| PEELED by the heavy butt of a long
rife.
II thought there might be British
about" he said fearfully. IL was
going to ambush them.
you'll get all the ambushing you
want tomorrow" the other rejoined
contemptuously.
"You-you don't think there'll be q
real battle, do you, Mr.. Wolf? ven
tured the recruit quakingly.
The other snorted
Il don't believe you'll be able to tel
it from real one," he returned.
DO you think We'll all be-killed?"
Wolf eyed him severely.
"Something tells me, Crawley," hi
said at length, that you're going tt
be one of the survivors Of this war"
There could be no doubt of the fer
vor with which the recruit replied:
ooh, do want to ber'
Wolf again eyed him.
"See here. my son." he said, 'art
you considerable Of a coward?'
ooh. Mr.. Wolf" began Crawley IL
expostulation. And then: yesterday
when you were making that speech ii
the village, l felt dreadful patriot,
and reckless. But somehow it ain
the same today. when we've got t.
marchv'
"See here. Private Crawley." sail
Wolf sternly. 'do you know wher
we put man that gets to shakin
when he has shootin' to do? We stant
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mans house unannounced-to fright
en- a lady?'
Gilbert turned, his shoulders squar-
in many ways man, and he lacked
not in either courage or dignity.
''Mr. de Valette,'' he said proudly,
II am Gilbert Steele. My father sent
me here by appointment
"Whose?" queried De Valette. 1T
takes two to make an appointment"
''He sent me for an answer to his
letter.
"Ah. yes" cried De Valette, bowling
low. "He wishes to know what price
put upon my home! May risk the
indelicacy of inquiring if you have
heard that this poor house of mine
is on the market?'
"No, sir. But my father considered
it fair proposal"
"By any chance" inquired De Va
lette harshly. "could either he or you
consider it merely as piece of effron-
tery?'
mo, SIR" returned Gilbert. the color
mounting his cheeks.
"Of course you could notv' The
smothered anger in the breast of DE
Va!ette was finding fame. "But hap
pen to regard it so. Tell your father
he went on, "that he shall not have
the last acres of Valette. And beg
him to do rue this courtesy: That if he
shall ever have occasion to send me
another message let it not be upon
this subject nor by this messenger.
Explain to him that gentlemen Of
French descent have curious prejudices
against intrusion upon their house
holds. Moreover, learn this for your
self, because lack Of knowledge in
such matters may sometimes prove
embarrassing-even dangerous-to you:
Our young gentlewomen are not to be
addressed or come upon in such way
as has been yours.''
Gilbert Steele, color yet higher, faced
the other with dignity.
81 did not intend any offense.' he
said quietly. II am very ignorant of
French customs Certain Of them
could never hope to comprehend. Be
assured that / shall never interfere
with any Of them again or shall 1 have
the honor willingly to present myself
here after today"
He turned. Lightly, behind the pro-
lection Of his body, he dropped the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-04-27
LAcadienne placed her hands on her

sz L'Acadienne placed her hands on her
hips, smiling little. .|
You have my good wish in the
fight" she said simply. II think you
have good hearts. That is not SO fire.
Quent."
An idea had come to Wolf. He
turned to her.
"Are you in any particular hurry?'
he asked.
She smiled again.
"Me?" she said. my hurry is all at
an end. What is it that you want?"
do you know young Gilbert Steele?"
She shook her head.
"That won't NATTER" he replied
Hes a mighty likely young Teller of
this neighborhood, and he's Joined
VOLTS sharpshooters unbeknowst to
his father, so I had to bring his rife
here for him. He'll be here for it, but
! shaven't had no chance to give him
the word that here's where the COM
| pany is to meet and start from, and l
want him to stay here. Now, it you'd
| just wait here and tell him for me it'd
give me a chance to foller a darned
coward"-he glanced in the direction
in which Crawley had disappeared
chat I think is going to desert.
could make sure he comes back
She nodded. Indifferently she said:
II will do it."
! swell, take that kindly Of you" he
acknowledged. He handed her the ex-
ira rifle that he carried and unslung
the second powderhorn that lay across
his shoulder. She took them and went
to the cleft tree that stood by the log
II will put them here for him." she
said.
Wolf turned
Hell be here" he said; "a likely
loolzin' young Teller with pleasin' man
ners. Jest ask him if his names Gil
bert Steele and give 'em to him" And
he was gone.
| L'Acadienne had forgotten him ere
he had vanished from sight She stood
arms akimbo. silent, motionless Only
her eyes moved, and they moved no,
much. At length she heard the bushes
rustic behind her. She turned.
Came toward her Madeleine de Va
lette. Golden brown hair was dishev
eled. Her eyes were wide. The hen
of her white dress was torn, and to II
adhered bit of vine-a bramble.
Madeleine came forward slowly.
"Have you seen any one pass this
way?" she asked.
"Why?" L'Acadienne wondered; tn.
Wonderment was in her voice.
Madeleine said:
II was following some one, but h
was very far ahead and on horseback
He rode into the woods, and l los
sight of him, but kept following"
L'Acadienne shrugged her 1.-THE shoul
ders expressively. She said:
IN. Raoul de Valette is a Difficult
man to follow, as many have found"
IN. Raoul de Valette! But l an
net following him."
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STATE HOSPITAL FOR lNEBRlATES,
WiLLMAR, MIMI.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Board of Control. at their office in the
State Capitol Building, st. Paul, Minnesota,
until 2 M. M onday, May 9th. 1910, for the
erection and completion of New Buildings for
the State Hospital for lnebriates, located at
Willnar, MINI, including the general con-
tract work, Plumbing and Heating work,
and Electric work and fixtures, in accord ance
with plans and specifications furnished by
Clarence H: Johnston, Architect, No. 715
Capital Bank Building. St. Paul, MINI.
Bid to be submitted only on form supplied
by the Architect; no other form of bid will be
considered. Bid will be accompanied by a
certified check for per cent of amount
of bid, payable to the State Board
of Control. which check will be returned
when building contract is executed.
Copies of above plans and specifications
may be seen at the Builders Exchange, St.
P aul, Mimi, Builders Exchange, Minneapo
lis, Mimi, Builders Exchange, Duluth
Mimi, at the Bank of Willmar. Willmar
MIMI, and at the Office of the State Board
of Control, on and after. Wednesday, April
Goth, 1910. Extra copies Of plans and spe
cifcation may be obtained on application to
the Architect, on the payment of the cost fol-
duplication.
Successful bidder must furnish the Board
with Surety Company Bond in rs per cent
of the amount of contract.
The right is reserved to accept reject
any or all bids. 1O-2t.
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with sudden gloom, "No, can't come
tomorrow"
"Why?" she queried.
He said slowly:
"It's a secret"
"But," she cried brightly, "you can
come the day after.''
For a moment he was silent. Then
he said abruptly:
''Do you always wear white dress
like that?"
She asked wistfully:
do you like it,"
"It's wonderful" he cried. IT think
all women in the world ought to wear
white dresses! And you always wear
a white dress-like that?"
She said lightly:
"Well, until after I'm married to
Raoul."
he started back from her, eyes wide,
lips apart. He said slowly, almost
dazedly:
neutrality-suspicious."
She nodded. ''Yes,' she replied
casually She was not looking at him
now. "You see, I'm to be married to
my cousin
'You mean it," he asked. He could
not quite believe.
She responded cheerfully.
'Its all arranged. NJ. Raoul IS quite
an old gentleman. I have just met
him. He is very pleasant"
"You're promised?'
"Why, yes!' She spoke with faint
surprise. To her it was quite a matter
of course. She was very young-she
did not know.
He looked at her for long moment,
eyes fixed upon her. At length he
said, III the bitter resignation that is
of youth:
''That's all, then.'
She asked apprehensively:
"All what?'
He said slowly-very slowly:
"All Of everything"
"YOu don't mean she began quick
~.
He swung around sharply.
'It's the last time / shall come here"
he declared.
"But why?" she asked.
II said that it was secret why l
couldn't come tomorrow" he returned
bitterly. "But now can tell you. It's
because I'm going to the war"
An involuntary little cry left her
quivering lips.
"Our company marches tonight
,1>o J1s oI
tensely. Il don't want you to go''
'And now hope that won't come
back" He turned away.
She cried strickenly:
"You're angry with mew
mo, I'm not"
eyes, you are" she asserted. cor you
wouldn't go away. You wouldn't even
say that you were going. You're an
CRY. What have done?" 1t was all
in a breath-swift, broken.
He cried with bitterness, turning on
her:
"Do you think I want to come back
to find you married?"
"But how can l help that?" she
asked TREMENDOUSLY. 81 must be obedi-
ent. l always have been obedient."
She was before him, eager, agonized,
protesting. But he was obdurate. The
iron had bitten deep. He said slowly:
II can't even see you again-never"
A deadly pallor overspread the young
girls face. The words Of her new
found friend and admirer came tn her
| as distinct shock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-04-27

'Will you give me one?" he asked,
a bit diffident,y. H.
She replied, in emphasis as his own:
Il should say would!' r~.
She plucked from the mass upon the
table rose, rendering it to him..
"After you've seen my father, will
you have to so home?'' she asked.
EYES," he answered. I'm have to
take the answer to a letter."
"But you'll come back again?"
eyes, l will"
"Can you come back this very day."
eyes"
"And tomorrow, too?" she persisted.
"Will you come tomorrow, too, per-
haps"
''Tomorrow," he repeated; then,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-04-27
Thursday. April Is,

the following described property:
One bay mare 8 years old, with
foal, weight 1850; one black mare
16 years old, weight 400; one
black horse II years old, weight
400; one black horse IL years old.
weight 1850, one bay colt coming 2
years old, two cows, giving milk,
two heifers, fresh soon, one, calf,
one wide-tire Mandt wagon, nearly
new, one narrow tired wagon. one
top buggy, one road cart, one 6 #,
Mccormick binder, one SIT McCor-
mick mower. one 10 #. hay rake,
one corn planter, new, one three
horse harrow, one disc harrow, one
riding corn cultivator, one 16 in.
sulky plow, two walking plows, one
breaking pillow, one Hero tanning
mill, one 1900 ID. scale. two hay
racks, one pair bob sleighs, two
sets working harness, one single
harness, some hay, and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Free
lunch will be served at noon.
Terms of sale: All sums of SIS
and under, cash; over that amount
time will be given on approved
notes until November !, 1910. bear
ing interest at the rate of per
cent. No property to be removed
until settled for.
MAREN JORGENSON, Owner.
w. N. Davis, auctioneer.
f. G.. Handy. clerk. 2w
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-04-27

She said In hushed voice Of great
| wonder:
Il thought you were IN my dream!'
He took step back. embarrassed,
| fingers clutching his hat.
al came to see MIR. de Valette,"
he said awkwardly. Il am Mr. Koder-
| lex Steele's son. Gilbert Steele. My
father has written to Mr.. de Valette.
IL am here by appointment
"Your name is Gilbert?" she asked.
| Eyes"
She said gravely as she rose and
faced him:
MY name is Madeleine"
He repeated it after her slowly. with
little intake of breath.
Observation-Disclosures And then,
ITS wonderful name!"
colbert is wonderful. too," she de-
elared very seriously.
There was little pause. He asked
at length:
do you live here?"
EYES," she replied.
"How long have you lived here?'
"All my life. NJ: dc Valette is my ia
Their"
But why didn't l know?' he de-
manded. Il live within five miles!'
''Only FIVE miles!' she cried. why
didn't you know?"
He said slowly. appalled, with the
thought:
Il might never have known If my
father hadn't sent me here to see your
fatherv'
DO you want to see my father
now?' she asked.
He replied. with reluctance all ap-
parent:
Eyes; I must"
"shall l go and tell him?"
eff you please"
| '"Then l will"
t 'rrhank you,'' he acknowledged
' lugubriously.
: But she did not move. nor did he
E and for a long time they stood, looking
: at one another.
Y "IIave you always lived only five
r miles away?" she asked at length.
g "Well." he replied, 1--WE been away
9 good deal. They sent me to be
= educated'
8 "And are you?" she asked. care
= you all educated?"
He said seriously:
s Eyes, it's finished"
Il "Then you won't have to 60 ava!
: any more, will you?"
r Not to school"
o She said, ut length. thoughtfully:
y "You must know a great deal. Ant
YETI
+ And vet what?'
e ut will be long time," she replie'
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tween them teeth of perfect Wilderness.
Her hair was of brown gold, and the
sun was in it. And her cheek was
like the pink of seashell He looked,
wondering, deep in the depth Of ad-
m1ration that comes of that wonder
ment.
Z She stirred a little. He knew THAT
he should go. But there was within
him something that would not let him,
30 he stayed. At length she stirred /;
wonderful eyes of violet opened. They
looked at him. A tiny white hand
rose, fluttered, then went toward him,
touching his coat
He cried breathlessly:
"Oh. pardon, pardonv'
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I DID NOT INTEND ANY OFFENSE
rose that Madeleine had given him.
casting it upon the chimney seat. At
the door he turned and bowed. Then
he was gone. Madeleine stood watch
ing. white fingers lacing and interlac-
Ing. There was in her heart that
which she did not know, she did not
understand. Only it hurt-it hurt so
much. Her father was saying:
"Hah! That clears the air Of Yam
kee riffra1f."
Father O'Mara chuckled.
"Faith," be said, "he is a gallant
young rooster, that Gilbert Steele.
know him."
Louise had come into the room, car
rying a decanter Of wine and glasses
Madeleine saw her dimly. And now
her aunt was speaking.
"Madeleine," she said, "come. my
dear" .
O'Mara, lifting his hand, said:
'Not fo- a minute yet "