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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Proving Ones Identity.
New York WOrld1

The attempt of a convict recently
released from Auburn Prison to es-
tablish his identity as former resi-
dent OF Niles, Mich, has created com
plications which give it an unusual
interest. On II depends the payment
Of a life-insurance policy of $25, 900,
one for $4,000 having already been
paid on the presumption Of his death
The refusal Of his supposed mother
to recognize him. while his identity
is admitted by others, only adds to
the romantic mystery OF the case.
No thumb-prints or Bertillon meas
urements are at hand to help Kim
mel, and proof Of his identity apart
from his recollection or familiar
events and details Of family history
must largely rest on the ear-marks
OF nature commonly used before
science created its system or surer
identif cation A man lost to view
for 13 years should not change ma
terially in appearance, but where the
alteration has been such as to dis
guise him, some birthmark or physi-
eal popularity ought TO furnish at
least partial proof. Tattoo-marks on
the claimants wrist have guficed to
identity him to one relative, and to
old friends and intimates the voice
and eyes should give good evidence,
as ordinarily remaining unchanged
where the face and figure have IN
dergone alteration. The teeth In such
instances add their testimony
Whether or not Kimmel establishes
his identity to the satisfaction OF
those most directly concerned, doubts
OF the genuineness OF his claim will
necessarily exist.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

MISS Dawes going away 1 can assure
Sou on that point. think she went
because she was greatly disappointed
and didn't wish to see you just now"
disappointed? What do you mean?-
Humph! didn't mean to tell you
vet but judge that I'd better. No
one knows It here but Miss Dawes and
i, and probably no one but ul three
need ever know It You see, the fact
is that the Arizona woman, Desire
Higgins, isn't Mrs. Thomas at all. he
isn't her missing husband"
"What?"
Yes, Its 50. Really II was too
much Of a coincidence to be possible,
and vet it certainly did seem that 1t
would prove true. This Higgins woman
was apparently 50 anxious TO find her
missing man that she was ready to
recognize almost any description, and
the slight lameness and the fact of his
having been In Montana helped along.
IL We could have .ot Il photograph
sooner the question would have been
settled. Only last week. while I was
in Boston, | got word from the de-
tective agency that photo had been
received. went to see II Immediately.
There was some resemblance, but not
enough. Henry Thomas was never
Mr.. Higgins"
.But-but-they say Thomas has
skipped out"
[To BE Continued
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
A DIsCOURAGER OF HEsITANCY.
Man Can't Enjoy Life Thoroughly
Wi4h0ut a Swnpfhnar4

His old friends would have thought
him engaged to be married or other
wise grievously changed for the
worse" Now, 1t makes us mad to hear
anything like that and we conclude
an author must be a real cynic to
pen an inspirational thought like
that.
As though being engaged to be mar
ried could ever be other than a bet
tering process for any mani 1t is all
o. cynic's code, anyway, this commits
Grating a man when, tired OF being
nobody In particular to a great many
girls, he becomes the sun, moon and
seven stars, yea, the whole planetary
system, with Halley's comet thrown
IN, to one adoring woman into whose
love-bhnded eyes the potion Of gold
en- dreams has been dropped.
Why, a man never knows what
real living liz until there liz a sweet
heart "a genuine sweetheart-in his
life, who, even in his engagement
days, begins smoothing the daily
path she is soon to glorify. A man
can tramp the highway OF life with
sturdy strength and vigorous endur-
ance, but he is stone blind to the lit
tie comforts by the way. These 1t is
woman's mission to spy out for
him. Love Quickens all the SENSIBLE
titles, a woman feels what a man
wants and needs before he is consci-
GUS OF 1t himself She anticipates
the essential comforts and gentle
nesses needful to his happiness-and
gets them for him too. Women's
cuddling ways compel men to the
little softnesses OF existence they
would scorn to seek for themselves,
but that they really need and thor
oughly enjoy-small luxuries that
often spell happiness. Men can bat
tie for place, for wealth, but, poor
dears, they just can't struggle for a
cup of decent coffee or screens in
the windows, much as they enjoy a
cup that cheers by its excellence and
much as they hate flies and candle
moths
No, we can't believe that his en-
gagement to some nice girl ever re-
suited in any mans being grievously
changed for the worse, it is only
some bachelor cynic, some discom-
forted dog in the manager, who would
even hint at such thing.-Baltimore
Sun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Unfortunate Man

A tourist In the mountains OF Ten
nessee once had dinner with queru-
lous old mountaineer who yarned
about hard times for 10 minutes at a
"Why, man." said the tour
1T, you ought to b. able to make
lots Of money shipping green corn to
the northern market" Yes, T or
ter" was the sullen reply. "You
have the land" + suppose, and can
get the seed" Yes, I guess So"
Then why don't you 60 into the spec
ulation?" mo use, stranger" sad
ly replied the cracker; the old wo-
man Is too lazy to do the plowin'
and plantin'
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"
Cy Whittaker's
~ Joseph {. LINCOLN
Copyright, 1908, by ID. Appleton
& Go.
SYNOPSIS.

-.sseman Heman Atkins wants tO
~, whittaker's place. CT unexpect-
pE raturns to Ills boyhood home
49, one In Bayport venerates and
a+kins except Cy. Atkins opposes
ssIection OF Miss Phoebe Dawes aI
teacher. rh p.as ac.yrwt
Atkins, and she Is elected teacher. g
images Mrs. Beasley as housekeeper
discharges Mrs Beasley. Emily
yI.rards Thomas, aged eight. arrives at
cys place. . ,.,,.
,ssh hirn. although he did not invite her
TO do 90.
10 N furious, but he grows fond OK hWr
.rS keeps her He nicknames her "Bos'n, :"
%rd Mo learns to love him
M,ss phoebe Dawes and Captain Cy save
EMILY from an ugly COW. The captain
admires the teacher.
CAPTAIN Cy. to help Phoebe. decides -
yun Al a candidate for membership or
ia school committee.
Captain Cy invites Congressman Atkins
"a EmIly's birthday party. and the law
maker decides to accept
congressman Atkins gets a severe shock
when he learns the last name and identity
AZ Tie girl Emily. "a mysterious stranger
arrives at Cy whIttaker's place.
The stranger attacks Miss Phoebe, and
csptain Cy rescues her after q scene or
considerable violence.
"a tempestuoug town meeting occurs
Congressman Atkins makes the mysteri-
euy stranger hls friend The latter turns
eut to be a drunkard. one Thomas. who
IA the father OF little Emily. Captain Cy
a defeated for school commissioner.
A fight occurs between Captain Cy and
Enpmas. Legal troubles arise over Cap
"a Cy's guardianship Of Emily.
Hs1 Phoebe visits tho widow B@anlwy.
REosbe Investigates some matters per
aiming 20 The past.
Captain Cy goes 20 Washington regard
hg serious matters affecting Congress-
man AtrinG
Captain CT interviews Congressman Ev-
Gdsan &nd makes amazing discoveries me-
Sscting the honesty Of Atkins.
Captain GU confrontg Atkins. Atkins
Scntogeog that he hun robbed little Emily
Of thousands Of dollars. Captain CT re-
turns home.
Atkins capituiates to Captain CT. At
G1n4b repentant. cauw@w tho Dcoundrel
Thomas to depart from Beyport forever.
Cy Whitaker and MlsB Phoebe come to
understand that they love one another.
little Emily and the happy couple
VII together ln happiness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Why The National Anthem.
Couldn't Scare Them,

(From the Buffalo Commercially.
Senator Swanson, of Virginia, tells
a good story on himself about the
first political speech he ever made.
He says:
III jumped UP and began: Gen
tlemen, Herodotus tells us'-'Which
tickets he on?' yelled the man with
the red shirt'-'Herodotus tells US,
resumed with a gulp, Of whole
army that was put to flight by the
braying of an ass The crowd APP
plauded and / felt fine. Then the
mans voice rose above the din.
Young fcller,' he called, you
needn't be afraid for this crowd. It's
been tested.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Al Baseball Conversation.

A letter received in this city tells
~ a conversation overheard az u
baseball game in New York recently.
The principals were a young man
and young woman.
"Do you know" said he, ia game
Of baseball reminds me Of a house
hold. There IL the plate, the pitcher,
the fouls and the flies"
Tit reminds me more of courtship
and marriage" said the young
woman, with the diamond, the
coaching, the strikes, the men go
ing out and their difficulty In get
ting home. "-Indianapolis News.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Farm
In Myers District, Carroll County,
Maryland.

Ii nycI Ol5LTlCLy OdTTO1 OOQuLy,
Maryland.
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court for Carroll County, No. 4617 Equ-
ity, the undersigned, Trustee, will sell
at public sale the real estate OF which
John Fl. Bittle died seized and possess
ed, situate on the public road leading
from Union Mills to Pleasant Valley,
about one mile southwest OF Union Mills,
in Myers District, Carroll County, on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER -, 1911,
at two o'clock p. m, all that valuable
Farm containing 981 acres, more or less,
This farm i improved by large M#WA
weatherboarded dwelling house, EsaH
bank barn, wagonshed, spring house
and three large sheds. All buildings
are in excellent condition. There il an
ample supply Of water upon the proper
ty and running water in the barn yard.
There are about Is acres Of good tim
Der, oak, hickory and chestnut, and the
remainder Of said land is In high state
of cultivation, and all under good fenc-
ing. There is also an abundance OF all
kinds Of fruit upon the property.
For further particulars apply to Char
les =. Geiman, on the premises, or the
undersigned Trustee.
Terms Of Sale-One-third part Of the
purchase money shall be paid by the
purchaser or purchasers to the Trustee
on the day OF sale, or upon theratifica-
ton thereof by the Court; and the re-
sidue shall be paid in two equal pay
ments, the one to be paid in one year
and the other in two years from the day
OF sale, with interest, and to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser or purch-
asers, with security to be approved by
the Trustee, or all cash mt the option
Of the purchaser.
ROBERT N. KOONTZ, Trustee.
Edward o. Weant, Solicitor.
J. N. O. Smith, Auctioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Women Work For Good Roads.
(From the indianapolis News.)

Prominent women in Missouri,
many OF them motorists, have shown
members of their sex in other States
that, though they haven't got the
ballot, their persistence in petition
ing the Governor ana the Legisla-
ture has aided the good roads move
ment. Missouri women have sent
hundreds of letters to the capital
wv hat subject, indicating not only
zeal for better highways, but insight
into the possibilities OF road better
ment.
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His Last Request.

(From the Richmond News-Leader).
Prisoner" said the judge to the
condemned prisoner, have You any
last wish? If 30, speak, and IL
reasonable. 10 will BE- gratifled.r"
YES" said the prisoner, who had
been barber, it'd like to shave tho
prosecuting attorney"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

THE Champion Binders, Mowers, and
! Rakes sold by P. T. Bennett, of
Sykesville, are the light draft and most
durable on the market.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

A conference of representatives of
Transatlantic steamship lines will be
held in Paris this week to fix rates
for the next three years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

Take YoHr Common Colds Seriously.
Common colds, severe and frequent Law the
foundation Of chronic diseased conditions of the
nose and throat, and may develop into bronchitis
pneumonia. and consumption. For all coughs and
colds in children and In grown persons, take Fol-
ey,s Honey and Tar Compound promptly. For
Sale by all Druggists.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

Experience il dear school, but
the naturalization fee Is easy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
Fine Carroll Go. Farm.

I am instructed to sell fine farm of
PIG Acres located near Taneytown. Elk
cellent land in fine condition. 200 acres
cleared. Well watered; good fences;
fine orchards; good stone residence, 2
large barns and other outbuildings
This is an opportunity seldom offered
To acquire good farm in that section.
For price and particulars apply to
J. LELAND HANNA,
822 Equitable Building,
oct ely Baltimore, Midi.
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a. Cider Train.
(From the Youngstown. Ohio, Tel
egram

(From the Youngstown, Ohio, Tel
egram.)
A freight train that passed through
the city on the Erie Tuesday night
contained a number of cars which
bore large barrel-shaped tanks which
were placed sidewise on the trucks.
The cars attracted the attention OF
some newsboys who were gathered
about the station.
What do you s'pose them is?"
asked one.
Jaw, g'wan," exclaimed one of the
others, don't you know nawthin'
The cider season is Just started and
them cars 10 takII the stuff to the
big cities"
Why The National Anthem.
(From the New York Sum-
The organist was not lacking in
patriotism, vet he rebelled when re-
Quested to play THE Star-Spangled
Banner" at a wedding.
1T is not appropriate" he said.
"Ain't It," said the brides father.
For this wedding 1t Is the most
appropriate thing you can play. Cut
all the rest Of the program IL you
like, but stick to that. ! had the
hardest kind Of a fight to keep Bellies
mother from marrying her Off to a
foreigner. Between Belle and me we
won out for an American, and if this
isn't the time for The Star-Spangled
Banner I'd like to know what is"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20

THE Superior Drills and the Dairy
= Maid Separators sold by p. T.
Bennett. Of Sykesville, are the best now
made on the market.
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A Medicine thar gives Confidence

A Medicine that gives Confidence
Is Foley'a Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs. J.
Adams. No. 622 Kansas Ave. Columbus, Kansas
writes; For IN number Of years my children have
been subject TO coughs and colds used Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and found that It cured
their coughs and colds. no keep il i'm the house
all the time" Refuse substitutes. For Sale BY
all Druggists.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-10-20
EOLEYS ORFNOLEXATTYE
FoR -STonAcH TRcvBAE and CONSTIPATION
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Big Bargain In Real Estate

Farm Of III Acres with excellent
buildings, fine laying land, never failing
spring at buildings, and running water
through the farm, excellent for dairy
purpose. Located about one mile East
Of Taneytown, long line of Railroad.
Also small farm Of % Acres, good
buildings, good quality of land located
near Pleasant Valley, Md
Anyone interested In buying real es-
tate, we would be glad to show around.
We also have number of other prop
critics for sale in both town and country.
Come to see us before you buy.
THOMAS ~ 70
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THOMAS @ CO.
Farms and Town Properties
For Sale.

The undersigned has ten farms for
sale, containing from to 175 acres and
several fine town properties and twenty
building lots Apply to The Real E.
tate CO. OF Westminster.
MICHAEL z. WALSH,
President, Its T.. Main ST.,
dec 23-tf Westminster.
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CHAPTER XIV.

"TlYA ONDER where Phoebe went
W to-" remarked MI. Tidditt
Wl a little later. II thought !
saw her with Heman and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29
BLOOMINGTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
The ten days special sale in this
village which closed Saturday even
ing was an unqualified success. The
sale was started by j. B. Ludden, and
was taken up actively by F. L. Greer
& Son, and more or less by other mer-
chants. The result was a very heavy
business. especially for this particular
season. People came fifteen miles to
take advantage of the special prices.
When the merchants unite on
special sale and advertise the results
are certain. Mr.. Ludden was i'll the
last six days of the sale and could not
be present but the business was ably
carried on by Mr.. Wiltgen, who was
conducting the sale, and an extra
good force of clerks Another feature
Of sale was a demonstration of the
manner of handling Chi Namel at the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29

and this looks like another year of the
same policy. Probably there will be
more than one ticket in the field.
Glen Haven will vote on the saloon
question, and as there was a majority
of only nine for license last year the
result this spring looks rather un-
certain.
Miss Bess Tornowske, teacher in
the Lam bert district, is home for a
two weeks vacation.
Fire in a bedroom at the Ben Den
son home destroyed some of the bed
clothing, and the smoke did some
damage. The blaze was discovered
before it had gained much Roadway.
Notice has been received by the
contractors that the Bloomington
Beetown Lancaster stage line will
be discontinued after July 1st. A
protest will be made by the citizens
of the three towns. The depa1 tment
argues that the territory is we'll cover
ed by rural routes. J. W. Millin has
the contract for carrying the Glen
Haven Bloomington mail four more
years, his bid being $500 per year.
Mr.. Millin has given entire satisfac-
tion during the time he has been at
it. Albert Kunzman, farmer living
near Bridgeport. secured the Bridge
port.Patch Grove Bloomington con-
tract. Mr.. Kunzman is said TO be a
good man. who will take care of the
work
Norm Watriss went to Minneapolis
last week and ordered an artificial leg
from a manufacturer of that city.
This will be of great aid to him in
getting about.
We hear that r. N Greer and
family will move to Prairie du Chen
in the near future, where Net has
arranged to go into the wall paper
business.
L. S. Sawyer has sold his bay team
of mares to Fennell Bros. for 1926.
MIR. Sawyer has had team for so
many years that he will be lonesome
without it. He has earned a rest,
however.
We have report that Jesse Key
has bought the Patch Grove creamery
of Writ Monroe, and that Mr.. Monroe
has bought the Tim Mogan farm in
the town of Little Grant Mr. Mogan
then came to this city and bought
Mrs, Thos. Webb's home in Brooklyn
for So, 900. Mrs. Webb will go to
Milwaukee to live with her daughter,
Mrs. Clark Chase.
VIM. Macke has bought twenty
cows and will start dairy farm on
his place east Of this city. Archie
Baker is in charge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29
BEETOWN.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Those who had business in Bloom
ington last week were: Mrs. Chas.
Rogers, Lucy Thorpe, Mrs. Matt AueI
and son Ersk inc, Emma Rogers, EIva
Blackburn, Mable Hillary, SADIE Nc
Connell, George Bohnam and wife.
Tom Blackburn and wife, of Flora
visited here Sunday.
Mrs. j. Maukel and Mrs Carrie
Marks were down from Lancaster Sat
urday and Sunday.
The R. N. A.. had a pleasant
time at their camp room last Satur-
day evening; they initiated several
new members after which refreshments
were severed.
Mrs. b. D. S. and niece Belle
Dudley, Of Lancaster, were pleasant
callers Saturday.
Mrs. Frank slaght was quite i'll
last week.
Mildred Thompson, of Lancaster.
is visiting her brother this week.
There was large crowd attended
the Ladies' Aid last Thursday with
Mrs. S. Birch. The next meeting
will be with Mrs John Chapman
April 18th.
Matt Auel and son killed snake
last TUESDAY while on their way to
work
A few from this place attended the
lecture at North Andover Thursday
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29

Ora Hatch drug store by Mrs. Robert
Of FIT. Atkinson Mrs. Roberts show
ed how easy it is for woman to give
woodwork a fine finish.
Mrs. John Anderson died at Patch
Grove Saturday. She was 70 years Of
age.
Mr.. and Mrs John Riley returned
to Spokane, Wash, Saturday.
Misses Carrie Chambers of Clinton.
Louise Witcomb of Racine and Kate
Baldwin Of Lacrosse are visiting here
during the spring recess.
There will be a dance in the city
hall Friday evening, Apr. 21st.
Our high school boys defeated the
Mt Hopers here in a basketball game
last Tuesday evening. Our boys went
to Platteville Friday and were de-
feated quite badly. Prof. Jay went
over with them.
A ground fire burned the buildings
on the John Gasner farm near Bagley
last Tuesday. The place was un-
occupied.
Grant Ballantine and wife are en-
Toying a trip to Florida. They ex-
pect to look over the country quite
a bit.
George Harris has bought a new
Buick auto.
VIM. Morrissey and wife, accom-
panied by Mr.. Noetzel, went to Madi-
son last Thursday and returned with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29

Island of Slassi.
No doubt it is very comforting to
you to hear of my expeditions and I
have refrained from mentioning many
of them, for / know you worry far
more than is necessary as it is. There
are so many things about conditions
here that you can't understand and
I'd have to write book to explain.
Always the one dependable thing
about the Moro people is, that they
will do the unexpected. Well to
the point. Last night Gantz, Co.
Commander here at SLASH, got wise
about eight miles from here. Of
course / had to butt in-couldn t -pass
up the chance of a scrap, nor fail to
help out We left at p. m. bright
moon light, the current was so strong
that the first miles took us until
80 a. M. by that time the moon
was down and it was pretty fairly
dark The next mile we hiked. The
village we were going to was built
on reef two miles from shore and a
mile from where we had to leave our
boats The water was knee deep over
the reef and if you want a good hard
day work just try mile over a
coral reef knee deep in water
We got to the town o. K and
searched every house, but the birds
had flown
There was another town two miles
further on tine reef. so we went to it
and got our men at a. III. and got
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-29

their new Rambler auto, which is a
daisy. The machine is in daily use
and gives good satisfaction.
Del Brown has new stage.
Miss Olive Keller, teacher, went
home to Bagley Thursday, on account
OF the serious illness of her father.
John Keller. We are informed that
Mr.. Keller went to st. Paul to have a
surgical operation. His brother in
law, DR.. Fred Plondke. is a noted
surgeon of that city.
Mrs. Elmira Mcnamara and Miss
Ina Key returned from their winter S
visit IN California last Friday. They
say they had fine time.
T. M. Savage and Horace Fawcett
OF Platteville made call on friends
here Sunday.
J. M. Donnelly, Art McKevitt,
Mr.. Noetzel and A Ell. Patch attend
ed the horse sale in Livingston last
Saturday.
There will be no license contest at
the spring election this spring.
Bloomington has been dry two years,