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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
ITO MAKE BETTER CITIZENS.

The National Educational Associa-
don which held its sessions at San
Francisco discussed some very i'm
portant matters In connection with
school work in what may be termed
it, broader application to the affairs
or life. The leading educational
thought Of the country has reached
the stage at which 1t is not satisfied
with % simple preparation OF the
minds OF pupils for transacting BUSH
ness or for following literary, scien-
ti1c or professional pursuits, but
holds that there should be such les
sons implanted in the schools az will
make better men and women in all
the manifold phases OF life In which
they will be called to act. The
scheme begins with tidiness, obedi-
ence and self-sacrifice In the very
young child, and proceeds through
patriotism, courage and determine
ton, concluding with lessons that
treat OF the relations OF the individu-
al to society. and the state. 1t pro
ceeds all the time on the idea that
the family is the foundation Of the
state, and that good citizenship in
the one Is based upon the same prin-
ciples upon which the Individual must
stand I'm his relations to the other
Ii ID a fine idea that when the
young woman receives diploma that
means proficiency in mathematics,
letters and the sciences 1t will also
testify to an understanding and
appreciation of the proper relations
Of the individual to society and the
state, thus indicating that the
holder is properly prepared for ser
vice as a member of both.-Baltimore
Sun,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
Am Evening of Pleasure.

On Thursday evening, September
z. the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Grier
Robertson, near Spring Mills, was
the scene of a. delightful party given
in honor OF their sister, Miss Olga
Robertson. The home was handsome
" decorated in palms and flowers
the color scheme being green and
pink. The evening was spent In
playing various games on the lawn
Julian and Guy Williams, two ac-
complished musicians,of Westminster,
rendered some fine selections on the
piano and violin throughout the eye
ming. AT 1130 collation. was serv-
ed, after which all departed for their
homes expressing their appreciation
OF the evenings enjoyment.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Grier Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Duvall, Mrs. Harry Summers;
Misses Olga Robertson, Helen Stew
enson, Katie Myerly, Louis Robertson,
Fern Summers, Marie Roger, Eliza
beth Bowers, Myrtle Cook, Annie
Stoner, Edith Harris, Alice Hunter,
LaRue Myers, Laura Robertson, Mae
Stoner, Alice Owings, Mabel Cook,
Flossie Handley, Lucille Wantz, Ray
Robertson, Ardean Harden, Ola Rob-
erts and Cora Banner; Messrs4 Claude
Robert, Weldon Duvall, Harry Hand
Hey, Chester Cook, Leon Upperco, JAG
OBJ Fitze, Norris Robertson, Raymond
Brown, Benton Stoner, Wilbur Har-
ris, John Eisler, Charles Roger,
James Close, Raymond Cook, Oliver
Pickett, Julian Williams, Guy Will
Jams, r. Haines, Guy Wilson, Paul
Shipley, Joseph Stoner and Harry
HofY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
Sale of Rea Estate.

Mrs Elizabeth West, executrix Of
the last will and testament OF John II.
West, late of Carroll county, Nd, de-
ceased, sold a part of real estate of
said deceaed, Monday last, as fol
lows.
"A parcel Of land containing IA
acres, l rood and "a square perches
to Mrs Margaret E. Geiger, for the
sum of $1,68O.OO.
a parcel OF land containing acres,
2 roods and square perches OF land,
more or less, to Mrs Margaret E,
Geiger, for $4,000.
IA parcel OF land containing M
acres and ga square perches, more or
less, to George H. Waltz, for the sum
of 100000.
First and second parcels lie near
New Windsor, and third parcel lies
near Winters Church, l mile from
Linwood.
George l.. Stocksdale, was attorney
for executrix. :. III. Crawford, auc-
tioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
WHEN GOVERNORS CONFER.

Much good ought to be accomplish
ed by the annual conference of the
State Governors, and the present
meeting at Spring Lake seems to be
an event of general interest.
The first conference was called by
President Roosevelt at Washington,
for the purpose of aiding in the con-
servation of the nations natural
resources, and 1T has certainly been
beneficial, though not enough time
has elapsed since then to estimate
the advantages which have accrued to
the country from these meetings
1t is right that each State should
make certain laws to apply to its
particular requirements but when
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
THE BEGINNING OF THE CAM
PAIGN.

The opening of the political cam
paign, upon the part Of the Demo-
Gratis, has been suspicious and prom
Using.
1t shows the inherent strength of
the Democratic party, as a party, to
know that its members can conduct
a strenuous and exciting Primary
contest, each of the aspirants press
ing his claims with earnestness and
vigor, and come out of it without i'm
pairing the strength of the general
party, all accepting the verdict Of the
people in the Primaries, and going to
work to elect the ticket, and thus
maintain the supremacy of the party
organization.
The Republican party OF Maryland
cannot go into a general Primary.
They are afraid of it. In those coun-
ties where the negroes make up the
larger part Of their party, they fear,
lest Maryland voters would be con-
fronted with the disagreeable spec
tacle OF lot OF colored candidates,
which condition, they rightly think,
would put them out of business.
For however much the Republicans
need, and must have the negro vote,
if they wish to succeed at all, there
il no white man in Maryland, be he
Republican or Democrat, who would
tolerate negroes in our legislature, or
in our county commissioners offices,
or al Judges Of our Orphans Courts.
The Democrats can hold Primaries,
and are not afraid of them, because
our voters are white men, and as a
rule, responsible citizens.
The platform adopted by our state
convention, is a conservative and
comprehensive document, setting be
fore the voters OF the state, in plain
and unambiguous terms the principles
for which our party stands, and the
policies il proposes to carry out.
Is is a plain and straightforward
statement, and shows the progressive
and up-to-date spirit of the Maryland
Democracy.
Our state candidates will be offici-
ally notified on Tuesday next,the 18th
instant, of their nominations and will
stand upon a platform that cannot
fail to favorably appeal to the intel
ligence Of the voters of the state
Mr. German, our candidate for Gov
ernor, has already given his hearty
endorsement to the various features
Of The party platform, and will doubt
less reiterate this endorsement In his
speech Of acceptance.
So that the party is now well I'M
der way, united and in earnest, and
ii just remains for the Democrats all
over the state to stand shoulder to
shoulder with each other, in the pur-
pose to elect the ticket and maintain
the supremacy Of the Democratic par
ty in control of Maryland affairs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

the Executives meet and compare re-
suits, such a meeting cannot fail to
be- helpful and to improve many OF
the conditions In the various States
However, there is growing ten
dency, at this time more than ever
before, for uniform laws On subjects
which concern all the States; as for
instance insurance, State control Of
public utilities, relations governing
employers and workingmen, and Gil
vorce.
In the matter Of divorce laws it
Il an outrage that there II not more
uniformity In the States, but all right
thinking citizens must feel en-
couraged, that the Governors are con-
sidering the question this week and
that most OF them are OF the opinion
that the diversity of divorce laws and
their lax enforcement are threaten
i'm the very foundations or our Amer
Jean life.
The recent Astor-Force wedding
has shown popular sentiment to D.
strongly against the privilege that D
divorced persons has, who Is forbid
den to remarry in one State, and yet
who can cross the border OF another
State and contract a new marriage.
1t is a disgrace to the country that
there ID a place like Reno, where
parties may 20 and get a quick sep
aration with few questions asked, who
have no grounds for divorce under
the laws OF the State in which they
live.
1t is also manifestly desirable for
insurance laws and certain other
laws to be practically the same in ali
the States.
The fact that the Governors them
selves have asked for more work and
less play at this present conference,
indicates that they are thoroughly
alive to the important matters con-
fronting them and that they will seek
substantial and beneficial results for
the whole country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
A Unique Watermelon Party.
For the Advocate.

VI me advocate.
A rather unusual but very pleasant
social was held on Tuesday evening,
September ), at "Sunnyside home
Of ]. v. Wentz, near Lineboro The
unique feature of the occasion lay in
the fact that home raised watermel-
one constituted the sole but sufficient
source OF refeshment. The reputa-
ton of the sweet and juicy melons Of
this years patch had attracted roll
licking party Of more than sixty to
the lawn terrace at the head of the
valley. More than twenty-five large
melons were cut and devoured in the
course of the feast. After this treat
various games and amusements were
INDUCED in. Among the friends and
neighbors who were present were
Messrs. and Mesdames j. Plus Krebs,
IT, IT. Wentz, Jacob Weaver, ID. wi.
Wentz, Ammon Sterner, u Samuel
WertZ, and Il. s. WentZ; Mesdames
George Wolfgang and Emma Berwag-
err; Misses Jessie Kuhn, Annie War
ner, Edna Krebs, Arena Garrett, An
ME Krebs, Cora Wentz, Mary Weav-
er, Katie Snyder, Lydia Weaver, Lot
tie Krebs, Helen Deitrick, Grace
Wertz, Lena Elenburger, Voneta
Wentz, Beulah Kuhns, Margaret
Weaver, Mary Wentz, Beulah War
ner, Mary Kuhns, and Fife Wolf
gang; Messrs. J. ". Wentz, John Sny-
der, Arthur Wentz, Paul Ruhns, Hen
ny Warner, John Krebs, Milton
Weaver. Clinton Krebs, Harry Kuhns
John Wentz, Elmer Weaver, Irwin
Kress, Wesley Weaver, Raymond
Warner, George Snyder, Oscar Gar
rett, Maurice Warner, Merl Wertz
Forrest Berwager, Vernon Vent
Henry Krebs, Spencer Wentz and
Vernon Krebs-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT. Is, 1871
Democratic Ticket.

Democratic Ticket.
For Governor,
ARTHUR P. GORMAN.
For Comptroller,
EMERSON C. HARRINGTON.
For Attorney General.
EDGAR ALLAN POE.
For State Senator,
CHARLES T.. FINK.
House of Delegates,
WILLIAM III. BRIGHT,
BYARD DORSEY,
JEFFERSON D. HOOPER,
For States Attorney.
EDWARD o. WEANT.
For County Commissioner.
JACOB NJ. DEHOFF.
For County Treasurer.
OLIVER H.. DODRER.
For Judges of Orphans Court
SAMUEL MILLER,
ROBERT NJ. KOONTZ,
JOHN WESLEY BIGGS.
For Sheriff.
ELIAS w. DAVIS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
Fair and Above Board

IRE our methods Of retailing carriages.
We don't presume on your ignorance
of either qualities or values. If we
did you would find it out sooner or later
and we would see you no more. We
want To make customers not repel them.
So you can rely on it that you will not
be deceived when you buy here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

/ hereby return my hearty thanks
to you, my fellow Democrats, Tor
your support at the Primaries, Aug
ust 20, since my deformity makes it
impossible to call on YOU personally.
i, now, therefore, earnestly desire
your support, and not yours only, but
all citizens respective of party at the
coming General Election, November
~, 1911.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
For Sheriff.
ELIAS nv. DAVIS.

The baltimore News" Is owned BIZ
Frank Munsey; its policy dictated by
him: Frank Munsey Ii d Republican,
this should cause Democrats to dis
credit anything they see I'm its col
umns disparagfng the Democratic
party, OF Its candidates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15
WANTED.

"THE LOST CHORD.-Of wood. Its
almost like losing it. to have soft,
dOty wood sent You for the fire place.
WE cam send you some dry wood,
looks good, smells good, IL good when
bought Of Smith & Reifsnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

GTHE HENS ARE IN THE GAR
DEN, IT FILLS MY HEART WITH
GLEE. MY NEIGHBOR'S GARDEN
THEY ARE R-THE HENS BE-
LONG TO ME- The joy Of having
tine Coal in the Ceal Bin IL away
ahead or I'D though. It makes VOW
feel as II you had really done some
thing. September Is the month TO
order from Smith a. Reifsnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

For Judges of Orphans Court
SAMUEL MILLER,
ROBERT NJ. KOONTZ,
JOHN WESLEY BIGGS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

Smile smile, keep on a-smiling"
isn't always easy, but it is profitable
In more ways than YOU might think.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

Pa" aid Freddy, what is %
cial scale?"
Generally speaking" replied pa,
Its place where they weigh mon
ey-'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-09-15

The reckless autoist endangers not
only pedestrians, but himself and
other autoists.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04

Hang up a pincushion in the kitch.
en-. One kept clean is worth a dozen
make cleans.
Apply a drop Of oil to the door
hinges to keep them from creaking.
A cork soaked in oil makes a good
substitute for a glass stopper.
Flower pot stains may be removed
from window stills with fine wood
ashes.
Try a little baking soda and hot
water when cleaning kitchen utensils.
Rub ivory knife handles that have
become yellow with age or use with
No. 90 handpaper or fine emery.
The most effectual remedy for
Shiny and greasy drain pipes is cop
peras dissolved. and left to work
gradually through the pipes
Knives should never be dipped In
hot water, as Il loosens the handles.
The blades may be placed upright In
the water In mug. by which plan
the handles will be kept dry.
Steel knives that are not IN general
use may be kept from rusting II they
are dipped m a strong solution OF
soda Zone part water 10 four parts
soda). Then wipe dry. roll ia fannel
and keep In a dry place,
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
EASY CHANGE
When Coffee 10 Doing Harm.

A lady writes from the land of cot
ton of the results OF a four years use
OF the food beYerage-hot Postum.
Ever since l can remember we had
used coffee three times a day. II had
a more or less injurious effect upon
us all, and myself suffered almost
death from indigestion and nervous
ness caused by IT,
II know II was that, because when
] would leave II OF for few days /
would feel better. But 1t was hard to
give 1t up, even though / realized how
harmful It was to me.
at last / found a perfectly easy
way to make the change. Four years
ago abandoned the coffee habit and
began to drink Postum. and / also In
huenced the rest OF the family to do
the same. Even the children are al
lowed to drink II freely as they do
water. And Il has done us all great
good.
Il no longer suffer from Indigestion
and my nerves are I'm admirable tone
since began 20 use Postum. We
never use the old coffee any more.
I'VE appreciate Postum as a de-
lIghtful and healthful beverage. which
not only invigorates but supplies the
best OF nourishment as we'll" Name
given BY Postum Co.. Battle Creek,
Mich.
Read "The Road TO MELVILLE" in
pkgs. There's a Reason"
NVer read the above Ietterg A new
enc appears from time 90 time. They
are eenuine, true, ana full OF human
InteEeats
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
TASTY SWEET POTATO
SOME WAYS or PREPARING pE.
LIcloUs VEGETABLE.
Baking ls Most Common Form Of Gerv.
Ing. But Fried or stewed They
Are Toothsome--sweet Po-
tato croquettes.

Here are few ways OF preparing
sweet potatoes that the housewife
might find worth while trying:
Baked Sweet Potatoes.--Take them
OF same size. wash well, cut OF ends,
put them into oven, turn them once
when half done, bake slowly. Set q
small basin of water In oven while
baking. When done serve In Jackets
or peel and slice, put layer on bot
tom of shallow baking dish. then q
few bits Of butter, a little sugar, q
slight seasoning of nutmeg or CHINA
mon, another layer OF potatoes and
seasoning, and so on. Set In the oven
until hot and serve.
To Fry Sweet Potatoes.--Peel and
slice large sweet potatoes about one
quarter inch thick. usually slice
ing pan or skillet. Fry In hot lard,
turn, salt each piece slightly. Makes
a good breakfast or supper dish.
stewed Sweet Potatoss.-Peel and
slice halfInch thick; stew with pork
chops or pieces of the tenderloin. Sea-
son with salt, pepper and little
minced parsley. Take all up to-
gether when done.
Sweet Potato croquettes.-Mix two
cups OF cold mashed sweet potatoes
with a tablespoon of butter, well-beat-
en- egg, a little salt aid pepper. Make
into small cakes or egg-shaped balls.
dip in yolk OF one egg well-beaten. or
use all the egg. Roll in cracker
crumbs and fry in half lard and but
ter do not use any butter to fry
them In, as II is too expensive.
Sweet potatoes do not require as
much salt as Irish potatoes. Sweet
potatoes are fine peeled and roasted
or baked in dripping pan along with
your roast. Basic them with juice
and grav-. same as meat, or roast
them under meat.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
ENLIST AID OF CHURCHES
Powerful Weapon Brought to Bear In
the Fight Against Tuber-
euiosls.

Just how serious problem tubercu.
losls is to the average church, and In
just what ways pastors are called up.
on TO minister to those suffering from
this disease, Is the subject OF an In
vestigation which the National Assoc
citation for the Study and Prevention
OF Tuberculosis is conducting in con-
nection with it's plans for Tubereulo-
sis day on April 30 Statistics are
being gathered from thousands Of
ministers regarding this subject, and
among other figures the number Of
deaths last year from tuberculosis in
the church congregation will be given.
II is planned to place these statistics,
together with other educational ma
terial, in the hands of every minister
in the country for his use in connec-
ton with tuberculosis day. Millions
OF circulars and pamphlets on the pre-
ventlon of tuberculosis will also be
issued, both from the national office
and from the headquarters Of the $50
anti-tuberculosis associations who will
cooperate in the movement.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
A Corner In Candles.

AS an example OF trusts and monop-
olies prevalent even in that early day
II may be mentioned that in 1850 one
Benjamin Crabb obtained the exclu-
sive right to make sperm candles in
Massachusetts, for II years.
A year later, however. factory was
started In Providence. r. l., and with
In the decade there were eight fac
tories In New England and one in
Philadelphia Their output greatly re-
duced the price of candles, which not
long before sold for five shillings a
pound. In those days $1.25 was worth
fully three times as much as II Is
now.-From the Designer.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-02-04
Knees Became stiff


Barton Street, Boston. Mass, is anoth-
or victory by Hoods 6arsaparilla.
This great medicine has succeeded In
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr.. Ooldstein says: II SUI
fered from rheumatism i've years, Il
kept me from business and caused ex-
CIRCULATING pain. My knees would be-
come as stif as steel. I tried many
medicines without relief, then took
Hoods Sarsaparilla. soon felt much
better, and now consider myself en-
tirely cured. recommend Hoods"
Get Il today In usual liquid form OF
chocolated tablets called SaFeatabs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-03

For the nearby house which he has Just
leased from Mrs Francis Berger Moran.
John Hays Hammond is said to be pay
ing $1,000 a year, which Is not make
an eXtravagant showing alongside of the
S6o,~o which he is reported to have paid
in London for the Buldeti scouts house.
occupied for the three weeks that he VAS
our special ambassadu 20 the coronation
of X 'nc Georga. One ~ the terms under
VIII ch he took the Moran mansion this
winter was that its owner would install
for him an electric elevator that would
shoot him stra ght up 10 the roof garden,
which commands view Of the Potomac,
the Virginia and Maryland hills, Rock
creek valley and Potomac Park.
But when 1t comes to views. tire new
castle of former Ambassador Henry White
has all of Washingtons othe paiatiai
homes beaten to the lroyerb al frazzle
This magnificent colonial mansion With
columned facade and majesti ally spread
ing wings. crowns the very crest of Me-
ridian Hill. the highest point in the Dis
trct of Columbia As you enter the great
gateway of tn estate YOU are confronted
with a watering trough and drink! ne
fountain built of stone agains. the terrace
wall. above which towers the stately
manor. The picture al once con1ufeS up
visions of p;nk-coated hunters of a CEN
fury ago hating to give their horses
drink. To each side OF the fountain
sweeps a circular driveway leaning. with
steep ascent to the front entrance OF tn"
house. 1t was on this hill that joaquin
Miller. the poet of the Sierras. during
his earlier career as a Washington CORE
spondent, lived in log cabin. which has
been removed to Rock Creek Park where
it will be preserved. Mr. Whites new
mansion has a front III feet broad and
is so extensive that many Washngto-
mans have mistaken il for public insti-
tuition.
Men who have long basked in the glim
mer of foreign courts can lind no society
so congenlal as Washington 5 when they
come to settle down to life Of ease and
retirement from public life. In clubs and
drawing rooms they rub elbows with the
ever-changing corps of foreign diplo-
mats, many of whom have lived with
them at foreign cap tails Thus il is that
DR.. David j. Hill. who has just retired "a
ambassador to Berlin, wishes to settle in
knew during the Years that he was an
under secretary of state. 1t is said that
he will take the house of former Secre-
tary of the Navy Newberry Dame Ru-
NOR will also have it that Charlema gne
Tower. DR.. HIS predecessor as am
bassador to Berlin is planning to spend
the winter i'm Washington. His rich cop
per properties in Michigan yield him n
kings ransom annually and his lavish
hospitality in Berlin amazed the kaiser.
Copyright. 1911. by John Elfreth watkins.D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-03

office in the governmental service-that
of envoy to the court of st. James,
Although serving captain on
Grants staff in the civil war he expert
enced many of the delights of Washing
ton society during the days when the
White House was his home. and as Sec
rotary of War under Garfield and Arthur
he lived here for four years; then, as
minister to London, under Harrison, for
an equal term.
Mrs. Lincoln, WHO was Miss Maj Har-
ian Of Iowa, shared with him the trials
and glories of official life during those
eight years spent in the fierce light that
beats upon the courts of rulers of both
republics and morarchies.
Despite its boast that none of its towns
men can ever be happy elsewhere on
American soil, New York, too is contrib
uting to Washington's social splendor.
Thus Levi +. Morton, despite his vast
riches, his official prestige and the great
local popularity which made him gov
ernor of his state. now elects to close his
9Th avenue home and return to the man