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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
TROPHIES RECEIVED BY
HIGH SCHOOL RIFLEMEN
Winners Of Cups and Medals in Re
cent Match Held at
Edsalls, Va.

Boys Of the District high schools who
were victorious in the recent rifle match
held at Edsalls, Va, were today presented
which they won. the presentation taking
place at the Mckinley High School.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. u s. A., pre-
sented the Secretary Of War cup to the
winning team. consisting Of Tech boys
He said he thought the winners owed it
to their country and their home to train
themselves SO that they could defend
both II there were need Of it. 1t did not
necessarily mean that a boy intended to
follow a military career because he had
little military training, Gen. Wood ex-
planned. He stated further that the peo-
pie of France and Germany would not
consent to do without their military train
ing, as they had found it invaluable.
Address by Commissioner johnston.
Commissioner Johnston. who also par
ticipated in the exercises. told his audit
ors that the discipline received in mill
tary training would prove a valuable as
set In business as we'll as military life.
The rife team 'of the Business High
School received q cup from the National
Rife Association. and Central High School
was also the recipient Of several trophies.
Among those who assisted in the pres
entattons were William F. GUIDE, presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Commerce; Lieut..
Gen. John c. Bates. president Of the Ma
uonal Rifle Assoc alton. and Lieut.. Albert
8. Jones. secretary Of the association
Hughes was also present. Nearly 1000
persons were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Address by Commissioner johnston.

THE Siege OF the Seven Suitors," by
Meredith Nicholson, begins tomorrow. A
winsome tale In cheerful vein, it should
prove one OF the most fascinating of The
Stars daily serials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Funeral services for Louis F. w. Weber
for about a quarter Of a century q MEM
Der of the Marine Band, will be held at
the family residence. 725 7th street south
east. at o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial
will be in Congressional cemetery. Mr..
Weber died at his home at o'clock last
night, following a second stroke OF apo
plexy last Wednesday. He was first
stricken about a year ago.
Mr.. Weber was born in Baltimore, Md.
in 1884. came'to Washington in 1888 and
had lived here ever since. He had been
actively engaged in musical endeavor all
his life and enjoyed the distinction OF
having directed the orchestra at the in
augural ball Of President Buchanan in
1857. as well as that of President Lin
coin in 1861. During his life of nearly
four-score years he was identified with
the growth Of Washington and always
took a keen interest in all local affairs.
Belonged to Many Organizations.
He was connected with number Of
organizations, among which was the As
ISOLATION of the Oldest Inhabitants and
Musicians Union. He was also a men,
Der of Naval Lodge. No 4, F. A. A. NJ. /:
a Royal Arch Mason and q member Of
Columbia Commandery. No. 2. and Almas
Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine.
Mr. Weber leaves four sons-George w.
Weber, a member of the Washington
Stock Exchange; William H. Weber Of
the government printing Office. Louis Il.
Weber OF the bureau Of engraving and
printing and Harry NJ. Weber. an or
chestra leader in Memphis. Tenn.-and
two daughters-Mrs. Carter Cats and
Miss Hattie B. Weber. both of this city.
After leaving the Marine Band in 1857
Mr.. Weber was a member Of an orches-
ira under the leadership Of his father.
Christian Weber. which was noted in its
day. and succeeded his father as the
leader Of the organization, continuing in
charge until he retired from active duties
in 1900.
The pallbearers will be selected from
the different organizations of which he
was a member. and Naval Lodge will,
according to Masonic custom, participate
In the ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

all desirable feathers.
Furnished with gold
plated fittings OF medium
size; jewel case in the
top. Price, $500.
A Jewel and Button
Box Is always useful and
these are favorites with
every man. Hand-sewn.
London-made. Solid pig
skin, finely finished. Sew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
SURGEONS TO OPERATE
ON SENATOR ALDRICH
Strained Tendon in His Hand, Not
Regarded as Serious, to
Receive Attention.

NEW YORK, December 21.-The oper-
alton on United States Senator Nelson
w. Aldrich of Rhode Island, which is of
minor character, to relieve a strained
tendon in the right hand, takes place late
today at Roosevelt Hospital. DR.. Brew
er, 1t is understood, will perform the OPP
Grafton, which Senator Atdrich's family
does not in any way regard as serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
In Second Accident.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., December 21.-
While on his way to the railroad station
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich was badly
shaken up and his automobile was put
out Of commission when the rear wheels
skidded across the road. One wheel col
lapsed when the machine brought up in
a ditch.
Senator Aldrich was hurrying to get a
train for New York, where he is to I'M
dergo an operation on his right arm,
made necessary as the result of injuries
received when he was struck by trolley
car in New York October 20.
After the accident to his machine Sem
ator Aldrich declined to return home, but
hailed a passing peddler. who gave him
lift to the station. The peddler's horse
failed to show speed. and the train had
just left when Mr. Aldrich arrived. He
left by later one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

priced from $3.50 upward.
Also Air Pillows. silk
covered. in pigskin cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Here's something any
motorist will appreciate
and value for its individ-
uality. Motor Bag. Glad
stone. silk lined and In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

An aid in touring are
these Travelling Pillows
silk covered. down pill
lows in leather cases.
q sorte colors, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
49, a.
The d.
Gift
that counts

le for cigarettes.
ct Cigar and Cigar
Cases, $1.O0 up.
For q lawyer, these
Brief Cases. in several
sizes and feathers. Each
has a special interior ar
rangement for carrying
legal paper books.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Four Billion I'm Pensions

The great total of $161 ,973, 7O3.77
was disbursed by the United States
Government for pensions during the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1909, the
largest sum ever paid out in twelve
month period by this Government
lit will be an amazing revelation to
the people that the pension roll is
still increasing fOrty-rOur years after
the conclusion OF the Civil War, even
taking into account the number of new
names being added by reason of the
more recent skirmiSh with Spain, as it
was announced three years ago that
the apex had been reached and that
the pension roll would decrease much
faster than il increased during the
period following the Civil War and
the amendments and new acts affect
ing the pensioning or old soldiers.
But the pension roll continues to
increase In amount, Notwithstanding
that thousands of old soldiers and
their dependents are dying yearly. and
that the thin blue line on Declaration
Days is growing thinner each year.
The increase during the past year Is
attributed to new legislation.
Secretary Ballinger, i'm his recent
report, states that since the founda-
ton of the Government there has been
disbursed for pensions to soldiers,
sailors and marines, their widows and
dependents, the sum of $3,913,082, 3d.
73, Of which amount 500, 445, 444.23 was
paid prior to June 80, 1865. Since that
date pension payments have increased
from SIS, 450 ,549.8S in 1886 to $161, 973,-
7O3.77in 1909. The act of February i,
1907, granting pensions of $12, SIS and
$40 per month to the survivors of the
war with Mexico and the Civil War on
reaching the ages of 81, 20 and Is
years respectively, has added num-
Der of pensioners to the roll.
The last surviving soldier of the
Revolutionary War died April 5, 1869,
and the last surviving widow of that
war died November IL, 1906. The
name of one daughter of soldier of
the Revolution, pensioned by special
act Of Congress, still remains on the
roll. The last pensioned soldier of
the War of 1912 died May IL, 1905, but
the pension rolls still contain the
names of 1913 widows of soldiers of
that war.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Orchard and Garden.

A saw, long-handled pair of prun-
ing shears, short-handled pair, and
the necessary ladders, will fill aver
age needs in the pruning line.
Simply pull up any weeds which
succeed in pushing through the straw
berry mulch. Generally speaking, it
is best not to hoe or cultivate the
fruiting bed in the spring.
Pruning raspberries and blackber-
ries : Cut out all canes that fruited
last season (should have been done
last falD; also all winter-killed canes.
Shorten remaining canes to three or
four feet, and cut off at least a third
of the long side shoots. Rake up and
burn all brush.
Don't think the old orchard is past
hope. If too thick, thin out the trees.
Clean out all bad limbs. Spray and
cultivate. Feed plenty of stable ma
nure and, my word for ii, in nine
cases out of ten, the old orchard will
pay for itself ten times over. Take
care Of it, be good to it; it pays.
Albert Roop, New Jersey, speaking
about apples, says /: Taking the total
population of the United States and
dividing it by the number of apples
produced, it leaves twenty-four ap-
pies for each person from now till
July 1st. 1t is wrong, when we can
grow such good apples, not to grow
more; S0,O00,000 barrels would be but
one barrel each, yet we now have but
100000 barrels on hand in this entire
country.
Formula for making the Bordeaux
mixture Four pounds of sulphate
of copper, four pounds of quicklime,
fifty gallons of water. First. dissolve
the, copper sulphate. The easiest
quickest way to do this is to put the
copper sulphate i'm cheese-cloth bag
and suspend the bag in barrel, part
ly filled with water. Next, Stake the
lime in another receptacle, and strain
the milk of lime thus obtained into
the copper sulphate solution. Lastly,
add sufficient water to make fifty gal
lons.-From March Farm Journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Shell Boxes.

Were you ever up in your grand
mothers attic, in the old farm house,
rummaging among the odds and ends ?"
asked the old gentleman. eff you've
ever had a grandmother down South.
You'll surely have come across two or
three of her old candy boxes, given
her when she was a belle.
1.-The boxes were wooden, little
smaller than cigar box, covered in
side and out with pale, faded paper,
decorated in a fine criss-cross pattarn,
or, with scores Of little white crosses
or four-leaf cloverS.
1T must be fifty years since bought
one of those" and the old man gazed
out of the window with a sigh, land
I never thought I'd see one Of them
again. l thought they'd all been piled
up i'm dust-covered garrets and forgot
ten for good and all.
Il was up in little Greek candy
store the other day, and L saw an as
sortment of modern boxes. And, side
by side, there stood pile of new,
shining shell boxes, glistening the way
they glistened fifty years ago. With
the same old pink patterned paper,
fresh and new, and the heart on the
cover, and the double row of shells
around the cover.
THE Greek told me that they came
from Athens and we're made from
shells picked up along the Aegean
Sea. The Southern States were the
great importers of the boxes along in
the fifties. When the war came the
Southern States stopped buying and
the business was ruined over in
Greece. Lately they have started ii
up again"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
LYE USED lin. CANNED FRUIT.
Complaint Says Flavor is Destroyed
and Fruit Injurious.

Complaints have been made to the
Federal authorities, within a few days,
mat most of the canned fruit, especial
stores is treated in the canning pro-
cess to bath in a solution of soda
I've or caustic soda. This bath re
moves the skin from the fruit, and is
substitute for this old method of
pairing with knives.
AT the office of the Federal Food IN
spectors in the Appraisers Stores ii
was said yesterday that the question
as to the use of I've I'm the canning
process was novel, and SO the local
omclals have written to Washington
LOT instructions. "A somewhat similar
complaint was made several months
ago about the bleaching Of cherries
III mild solution OF sulphuric acid,
ana this has been permitted.
some OF the dealers approving the
complaint say that the I've, in eating
away the skin, also destroys the finest
part OF the flavor which is in the por-
ion 10 OF the fruit just inside the skin.
Inc further objection Is made that
sometimes the fruit gets a slightly
oltter taste, and the worst l. said in
conclusion, which is that the fruit
treated with I've l. injurious to the
stomach.
One Of the largest dealers said that
AZ nearly all the big canneries I've il
- USED, and that few who do not use
= =, are trying to discredit the method
me California canneries send a large
part OF the canned fruit that is con-
sumed here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
THE WORLDS GREAT NEED.
Big Increase In the Number OF Accom-
plished HOuSekeepers.

DIR. Helen Kellogg, a Spinster, has
been telling Chicago young women
now TO get husbands ana retain them
Her advice differs radically from the
usual utterances of Chicago profess
ors In that it contains nothing sensa-
tlonal or startling-nothing at all, in
fact, but homely common sense, which
Is rare, indeed. Here is a sample
"One Of the saddest sights OF mod
ern life is the disrespect into which
housekeeping has fallen, and this may
account for some az the troubles Of
holding a husband. A wife must be
the soul of a home, and she will find
good cooking a liberal science and
closely connected with virtue. If you
meet the right man, keep after him in
modest way. Perseverance in the
right way wins most of the time"
There never was a time since the
days of Eve when the necessity of
impresSing such views on women was
more urgent than it is now. The art
OF housekeeping save among persons
whose condition in life compels it's &C
quirement, has fellen into disrepute.
There are thousands Of the weaker
sex otherwise adorable enough and
not essentially unmindful Of the at
tributes of real gentility, whose very
last thought is to perfect themselves
in the old time household accomplish
ments which made home a snug har-
Dor, refuge Of comfort and content,
instead of lodging to be occupied no
longer than man can stand ii and
as little as woman need to be there,
with the children taking their chan
ces to grow up as they choose and de-
velop what home-making qualities
they cannot wholly escape.
This is not the state of things in all
there are many women who rise above
the spirit Of the times. They remain
interrupted by moneys beckonings,
are superior to fashions demoralizing
influences, and heed not the demands
of social rivalry. With the domestic
virtues are still the hallmark of good
breeding and right living, and domes-
tic responsibilities, however heavy,
the first duty of true womanhood. 1t
il such women as these that DIR. KEEL
logg has in mind.
1t is they who are doing a noble
work in preserving the American
home and are it's best and surest hope.
They may be outnumbered by their
thoughtless and ambitious sisters;
there il no way to determine that.
But, however that may be, the woman
who looketh we'll to her household,
now as always, in the regard of her
kinsfolk and friends is ''far above ru-
bies "-Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
HARNESS.
BARGAINS IN
Big Blankets
AT SHUNK'S.

We have exercised great care in plac-
ing our order with the mills, 6 months
in advance Of season, SO that we are
thereby enabled to offer our patrons
exceptional good values in the largest
and best assortment of CARRIAGE
ROBES, and HORSE BLANKETS, ever
shown in Carroll county. We have
them from rs cents to the finest Wool
Blankets, including Bear, Siberian Dog
and Goat Fur Robes; Water and Wind
Proof Montana Robes, Sleigh Bells and
chimes. Also full stock of all grades
of HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDES,
Trunks and Suits Cases, Club Bags,
Baseball Goods, Dressing Soap, Oils,
Leather, Hames, Chains and Harness
Accessories. All bought and sold for
cash. Repairing done with dispatch.
OPEN AT NIGHT.
Respy, j. w. SKUNK, Popular Cash
Harness Emporium,
sep 3 43 +. Main St., Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
TO FARMERS

We will pay Eleven Dollars ($l1. COY
per ton for Evergreen Sugar Corn de-
ivered at any Of our factories in good
condition during the packing season Of
1910. Anyone wishing to avail them
selves of this price are requested to
call at our factories as soon as possible
to sign contracts.
feb1S4t B. F. SHRIVER co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Making of Dynamite.

The word dynamite is in constant
use, but not one person in fifty has
any idea as to the materials entering
into the manufacture of this terrible
explosive, or how ii il made. Giant
Hercules, Jupiter, and Atlas powders
are all i'm fact dynamite, differing
principally in the percentage Of nitro
glycerine they contain, and, conse-
quently, the degree of danger inciden-
tai to their handling.
Nitroglycerine, discovered by an
Italian chemist in 1S45, is a compound
of ordinary glycerine and nitric acid,
and is the ingredient which gives to
dynamite it's explosive strength. Nj
trog1ycerine alone il extremely dam
gerous to handle, and for this reason
and for the sake of convenience il
made into giant powder, 80 to so per
cent. of the deadly liquid being work
ed into putty-like mass resembling
brown sugar, the base being rotten
stone, sawdust, earth, plaster of paris,
or black powder. Dynamite proper is
prepared by kneading with the bare
hands % per cent, of infusorial earth
and rs per cent of nitroglycerine. Be-
fore mixing the earth il calcined i'm a
furnace in order to burn out all or
ganic matter, and it is also sifted to
free 1t from large grains. While still
moist the mass is squeezed into car
tridges of parchment paper. The fir
ing Is done by illuminate of silver in
copper capsules provided with patent
exploders.
Nitroglycerin is made of nitric acid
one part and sulphurlc acid two parts,
to which is added ordinary glycerine
the mixture being we'll washed with
pure water. The infusion is composed
Of microscopic silicious shells which
have lost their living creatures. The
cellular parts receive the nitroglycer-
inc and hold it by capillary attraction.
This earth Is very light in weight.
Nitroglycerine has sweet, aromat-
k, pungent taste, and the peculiar
property of causing a violent head
ache If small quantity t. placed on
the tongue or wrist. 1t freezes at 40
degrees Fahrenheit, becoming white
half-crystalized mass. which must be
melted by the application of water at
. temperature of 100 degrees Fahren-
heit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
And She Froze His with q Stare.

LADY, wish to b. taken standing
III my hat.
Photo Artist-You can be taken
sitting i'm 1t, III you like. am sure
there is plenty Of room.-Illustrated
Bits.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
FIRE INSURANCE.

ITO THE PUBLIC-If you wan
A Fire Insurance, Life Insurance
Accident Insurance, Windstorm In
surance, Steam Boiler Insurance, give
me a call. Lowest Rates. Best STOCK
Companies. No Assessments. No
Premium Notes. Quick Cash Settle
mcnts.
JAMES E. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent,
Main and Church streets,
Westminster. Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Natures Economy.

"LOOky we're, NANNY" said Pick
aninny Jim. Eat de knot holes in dis
piece OF wood What does You 'spect
dem is fur ?"
why, honey answered Aunt En-
vira Ann, "dems de button holes what
de branches is fastened on to de-
trees Washington Star
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
FIRE INSURANCE FREE
ALMOST

Il have saved money for others
and can do the same for you
II am now prepared to write Fire Insur-
ance on Dwellings, Household Goods in
the very best companies for almost
nothing; az low Us $500 1000.
You cannot afford to be without the
protection nc the price II charge. Be
fore your present policy expires, see
me first.
CHARLES T.. GOODWIN,
All kinds Of Insurance.
08 II. Main &C., Westminster, MID.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Congregation Of One.

Wnen the Rev. Newton Nelson ar
eda at the Pensauken Methodist Epis-
MSal Church, near Camden, on the
gay morning OF the big blizzard,
eeund only one member Of the con-
ton present.
brother" the pastor said, cas-
AM@Mn you have travelled some dis
trough the snow to get here.
|6IsA6o ahead with the service,
mister preached the sermon
~RE E1 pared in just as able man
#W SH@4 puld had the entire congre-
%47@p 4A present. The Rev. Mr..
ntt@n fk4 pok Up the collection, and
@4# Ming OF hymn pronoun-
X 4frs&" Rdiction.- Philadelphia
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

GEE HERE!-A Package of Either
SVegetable or Flower Seed A Maya
zine three months and Five Post Cards,
all Different, for only FIVE CENTS.
Address all orders to Mission Worker,
Manchester, Maryland.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-02-28
THIN F0LkS MADE FAT

Good healthy flesh can only be
gained by the use Of the proper food
together with natural action of the
organs of assimilation. Nine people
out Of ten In order to weigh as much
as they ought and be perfectly heal.
thy, should use Samose, the great
flesh forming food and health restor-
err Weigh yourself before common
cling the use of these little tablets
and see how your weight increases
from week to week.
Samose does not contain a particle
of starch or pepsin, nor is 1t any nau-
seating preparation, such as is usu.
ally recommended to make people fat
and which does not build up good
healthy tissues. Samose has valu.
able flesh forming properties. tones
up and strengthens the whole sys
tenn, helps the food that is eaten to
be assimilated in natural manner
and absolutely restores health to all
the organs.
If you are not perfectly satisfied
with the results from Samose w. l.
Gokay will return your money with
out any quibbling.