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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
AMERICAN EXPORTS.

One Of the most gratifying signs OF
national health is the increased sale
of American goods in all the marts OF
the world. While there has been q
slight decrease on u few items, there
has been great gain On the whole.
Take the sale abroad OF American
boots and shoes for example. Con-
corning this recent government bull
letin gives the following facts:
The American shoe manufacturer Ii
extending his sales in all parts Of the
world. In the fiscal year 1880 we
exported less than 100000 pairs of
boots and shoes; In 1890, 100000
pairs; in 1900, over 100000 pairs;
in 1905, over 100000 pairs; il 1910,
over 100000 pairs and in the calen-
dar year which ends December 81,
the number will exceed 100000
pairs, to say nothing OF the million
pairs going to Porto Rico and Hawaii.
These figures relate to boots and
shoes of leather, while If to this we
add those OF india rubber we get an
additional 100000, bringing the total
number OF American made boots and
shoes passing out Of continental Unit
ed States I'm 1911 up to an average Of
a million pairs per month aginst
about half a million per annum
twenty years ago.
This increase, it should be remem-
bered, has come in the face Of a large
manufacture in foreign countries OF
boots and shoes called American"
manufactured by foreign workmen
and Of foreign material but upon
American patterns and following
American methods OF manufacture
1t In thus probable that the num-
Der OF boots and shoes of American
type and thus American i'm
the sense OF form and method OIL
manufacture sold 10 foreign countries
In very much greater than that indi-
Gated by the mere figures of exporta-
ton.
It ID apparent that in more ways
than by the spread OF our democracy
and invention we are adding to tie
worlds understanding. Frederick
News"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
and s5o miles " good roads are un-

and $50 miles OF good roads are un-
der construction and control.
lin Carroll county the State Roads
Commission has purchased the Wash
ington turnpike, about three miles I'm
length, sometimes called the Fenby
pike, which connects with the road
now under contract from Frizellburg,
passing the Springfield State Asylum.
To West Friendship, i'm Howard coun-
~, on the National pike, distance OF
about p miles, which - now under
construction, with the road Of about
2h miles from Ridgeville toward d.
mascus.
Besides giving an account OF what
has already been done the Governor
will recommend to the General As
sembly the creation OF loan of 81
SOC, 900 for the continuation and COM
pletion OF the work. He also advises
that all State appropriations should be
made biennially, and that they should
be considered at the same time, 80
that the exact condition of the States
finances can be estimated before the
final passage of the appropriation bill.
These are very important recon-
mendations and it IS right that Gov
ernor Crothers should make public
these features of his message before
the legislature convenes, SO that the
people may have time to carefully con-
slider and discuss them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CON.
VENTLON.

Baltimore has reason TO believe
that it will secure the National Dem
ocratic Convention to be held some
time during the early part OF the COM
ing summer.
AL we understand II, the Demo-
cratic National Committee will meet
on January 8th, next, to fix the time
and place OF the meeting Of the Con
vention. The meeting OF q National
Political Convention is an event OF
such importance that 1t is urgently
sought BY the various sections OF the
country, and many OF the larger cities
do their best hustling for such meet
ing. And this is 30 In the present
case. Ut. Louis, Chicago and other
cities are vieing with Baltimore for
this convention. we think there IL
good reason why the committee
should select Baltimore. It il upon
the dividing line between the North
and the South, and its splendid Rail-
road facilities place 1t in an access
ible position for the West.
1t has one OF the finest halls 10
the country, in which to accommo-
date the hosts who usually attend
such gatherings. The Fifth Regiment
Armory will hold 10000 people, and
is i'm every way suited for conven-
ton purposes. Baltimore IN at this
time admirably supplied with good
hotels, and the largest number OF per-
sons expected can be conveniently
and comfortably accommodated.
Then it seems to be peculiarly aD-
propriate that the convention should
be held In Baltimore, as this city In
the metropolis OF the south, ana the
Democratic party must rely chiefly
upon that section at the coming Presi-
Dental election, IL 1t In to succeed.
Baltimore has had for sometime
q most energetic committee, bringing
the advantages Of the city to the e
tention of the committee and has also
raised the sum on 100000 to cover the
expenses incident To the convention.
The coming convention viii Be one
OF unusual interest to the Democratic
party and to the country. It 40 the
belief OF our party, that this conven-
ton viii name the next President OF
the United States, and We want to see
Baltimore and Maryland honored as
the place where this much-to-be-de-
sired action In accomplished.
Let the Democratic Convention be
held IL Baltimore. and 30 say We all.
And let the next President Or the
United States DO a Democrat, and 50
we believe the country will say.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Edgar Allen Poe, the newly elected
Acknowledgement qualified for the
Office ON Wednesday morning before
Governor Crothers. Just 20 years age
his father, the late John P. Poe, took
the oath for the same Office.
MI. Poe will succeed Attorney-Ge Gen
eral Straus, who will return to pr
waite practice after four years Of
strenuous work Never I'm the history
of the State has an Attorney General
been called to do the work that MT
Straus has done, and his record has
been an exceptionally good one.
We predict that MIR Poe will have
an equally successful career as he In
thoroughly wen qualified To assume
the duties or the Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

False teeth are a necessity, not a
luxury, and husband is legally
bound to furnish them for his wife,
X she needs them. This ID not the
opinion Of a. medical or humane So
ciety, but the solemn verdict Of the
Supreme Court of Wisconsin. Unless
an appeal LIZ taken to the United
States Supreme Court, on the ground
that this decision deprives the husband
Of life, liberty or property without due
process of law, and therefore uncon-
stitutionally, this announcement will
stand as the law or the land. THE Jour
nj or the American Medical Associa-
ton" says that it il doubtful II there
ia amy other state which has thus
safeguarded the rights of its feminine
citizens Married women I'm need OF
teeth should at once move to Wiscon-
sin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE AND
GOOD ROADS,

1T is gratifying to learn from the
Governors message, made public this
week that Maryland IL In such good
financial condition.
We find the condition OF affairs ID
the treasury summarized as follows
In the Baltimore Sun:
with q cash balance September
30) or $1,471,52O, 40 increase or $685.
400 over the previous year, the treas
ury is I'm good condition. The gross
debt OF the State is $10,428,926, but
there are bonds I'm the sinking fund
amounting to $5.117, 379. and other as-
sets which reduce the net debt To
about $2,235.O76.
The State has expended $4,450, 900 IL
che past three years I'm improving
roads, hospitals for the insane, sana-
forum Tor tuberculosis patients, new
bridges and other improvements. The
taxable basis has increased SIZE, 000.-
600: 70 that the debt of $2,235,076 is
extremely small FRI comparison with
the obligations OF other States"
The State has made remarkable pro
gregs with its highway system Few
people realize the fact that I'm the last
three years Maryland has built more
roads than 80 other state in the Un-
ton, and "a comparison Of the cost ot
our roads with those of other states
shows how very economically the
work has been performed.
since the establishment of the pub
Lie roads law 200 miles Ok toll roads
haMa hnnn purchased. lis miles have
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
CREEPING Up WITH, LIZZIE.

The heading or this article is the
title OF a book, recently published
from the pen OF the well known and
popular writer, Irving Bachelor. tt
presents some most practical lessons
On the subject or economies that are
worthy OF serious consideration.
Keeping Up with Lizzie" - assign
ed by the author as chief cause OF
the increased cost of living concern
ing which we hear no much these
days. Lizzie ID bright, attractive
young woman whose father, whether
he can afford to do 90 or not, endeav-
ors To crafty the extravagant desires
OF his daughter. He buys her an eX-
pensive silk gown. and, at once, the
other girls who belong to hizzie's set,
must have new gowns just as beauti-
full. Lizzie wants an automobile and
this desire IL gratified. The other
girls must have automobiles and their
fathers get them even If homes have
to be mortgaged. And 20 it continues
In the mad race to keep up with Liz
zie through the entire list OF Injuries
that only the rich can afford. The
grocer, the shop keeper, the merchant,
the manufacturer the producer, all
get i'm the race, and, in order to pay
the bills they increase the selling
price OF all the necessities OF life;
hence the increase ID the cost OF Iiv-
ing
This book is classified as fiction, but
| it contains fiction that liz truer than
truth itself. Extravaganza IL one OF
our great sins and II source on much
unhappiness and even misery. Many
head Of household, in order to
provide the shekels for his own extra
VACANT demands, and those of his
home, has been most hard-driven In
his business and often wrecked phys
icalIy and financially.
The great lesson to b. learned is
how to live within ones means. The
| SA1iA0A CA uAu yOutu Ou6uL W UN tTHIU-
ed to save and not to waste. He who
il only "spender" never increases
his capital, but the saver always has
something put aside for rainy day"
II ~ possible To acquire the saving
habit and still De unselfRh.
Many schools II foreign countries
as well Cad i'm our own land have under
taken to train habits of saving by co..
tablishing in connection with the
schools system or saving Tor the
purpose Of educating the children
along this line.
| The American Consul at hiege
Belgium, reports that Savings Bank
system has been run i'm connection
with the schools of that city since
1869, over forty years; and to this Ct
fort In due, to large extent, the thrift
and prosperity of the people OF that
section.
| Persons OF moderate means will
probably learn, sometime, that 1tt II
lpoor business N Keeping ND with hiz-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

Truly this T. 80 age o. advance
ment. Even professional ethics Is
being thrown to the winds. A. Kansas
doctor advertises that he will pay
one-half OF the funeral expenses
where ny patients die" and several
Washington clergymen are alleged TO
have employed regular agents to hunt
up couples matrimonially inclined.
IL only remains for some progressive
Judge to advertise divorces granted
while you wait-consideration rea-
sonable. I-Emmittsburg Chronicle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
WI an w R D r. ID.

AT Salem Lutheran Charge. November 26. 1911
by Rev. R. w. Doty. Peter T. Reindollar Of Tan
merry. Nd. and Miss Viola W. Barnhart. az Mexico.
this county.
AT the Deer Park M. P. Parsonage. Tuesday
evening" November rs, 1911, BY Rev E. O. Ewing
Miss Ida A. Coppersmith to William III. Warden
felt. both OF Carroll County Mid.
AT MIR. Horgt's. John street, by Rev. r.. w.
Doty. November so. 1911. Charles Jones. of Baugh-
mans Valley. and Miss Lavinia Sticher. this city.
At Krider's Parsonage On Sunday evening. 17th
OF December. 1911. by Rev. U. wv. Reinecke. George
M. Erb and Madeline l.. Hesson. both of Carroll
County.
VIM. +. Talbert OF Owings Mills. Baltimore
county. Md /. and Mrs.. Sadie II. Gill. OF Boring
Baltimore county Md. mt Salem Lutheran par
sonaGe, December q. By Rev. r. w. Doty,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

Edgar Allan Poe, It seems, still
knows how to run around the end and
avoid fatal tackle. His football train
ing at Princeton stood him In good
stead at the late election. In fact
while the Republicans were engaged
in "bucking the centre" both Poe and
Harrington skirted the ends for
touchdowng.-Cecil Democrat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

"A TON Or TWO OF GOOD SPARK
LING ANTHRACITE COAL
'TWOULD bic SAFE no SEND TO
ANYBODY FOR CHRISTMAS. III
wouldn't make yOu feel badly if any
body should send some to yOu,wOuld III
Nay, may, it would make anybody hap
py. Order from Smith a. Reifsnidez
and they will do tho rest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
\ TOCKHOLpERS MEETrNG.

Meeting of stockholders Of the Silver
Run Telephone Company, in the Hall,
MI Silver Run, Md, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1912,
AZ b. m., To elect officers for the
ensuing year, and transact any other
business that may come before the
company
III. .. MORELOCK,
Decz2 Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

In one of his recent speeches Pres
ident Taft said that tour foreign re-
lations are more amiable than our do
nestle" He was doubtless thinking
OF the many discordant elements In
his own party, and spoke the more
feelingly on the subject.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

II III To be hoped that the next Leg
islature viii devise and enact a law
which viii prove absolutely = safe
guard to the ballot box IL the future,
and thereby prevent O. repetition OF
the regretaBle experience OF the last
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

50 far Colonel Roosevelt has
thoughtfuIly refrained from calling
those who have asserted ne ID can
didate a bunch of colossal and t.
famous liars-HonNton Post.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

MOST OF THE TROUBLE IE THIS
WORLD COMES FROM MISUNDER.
STANDING ON THE GO IN. BE IL un.
derstoOd, therefore, that we do not
claim that our Coal is sIateIess and
every piece pure carbon. NO, TINT In
impossible. We do say, however, that
lpg the best Coal, tom after tom, thMt
we know OF, and we have tried them
An. Order of Smith & Reifgnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
NOTICE.
Union Mills Savings Bank.

Union Mills Savings Bank,
Union Mills, Md, Dec. 20, 1911.
The Stockholders of. the Union Mills
Savings Bank are hereby notified that
an Election for Twelve Directors. TO
manage the affairs of the Bank for the
ensuing year, will be held ut the Bank
% the second Monday OF January, 1912,
between the hours OF 2 and 8 O'Clock
p. 60 g. T.. BANKERT,
dec ~ te Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22

TO GET THE BEST RESULTS
FROM COAL KEEP THE ASH PIT
CLEAN. we know that You DOM
IKE to, and there's over 50 million
people in the United States Just Iike
you, but You win yet " lot more sat.
lsfaction from your Coal IN Won dO,
smith " Reifsnider for good, clean
Coal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
T IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
A remaining in the Postoffice, West
minafnr Md Dacamhar 16. 1911

Anderson, Miss Clara Green. John
Berhan Miss Eva Lewis Mrs. Jake
Bauff. Miss Claire Milestone Co.. nv. e.
Carr Mr. Allen Bowen Oberlander. MIR.
England. MIR. VIM r. Taylor. Mrs Babel
GartWeIL Mrs. HoIlus W. YnglinE. William y.
Benchoff. Mr.. R. r. Gable. Mrs Louise
Bud Miss Rosa Meredith. Dr.
Burtgr. M. Melvin Secretary of Eastern Star
Bruce. Dr. Thomas Yer Lodge
non Thomas Mr.. Samuel
Candle Mr. Samuel. Matthew'S. MFR. la. IL.
Grouse Mrn. @. IL. Thomas, MR. Samuel.
Franklin. Miss Fina.
Persons calling for the matter In above
list viii please say 1t was advertised.
II. r.. GORSUCH,
dac IF pnctYu nrtaY
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-12-22
KEEFER'S LATEST PRICES.

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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-30

when hubby and I are reading. They
are none too fond of our Victor; and
one morning 1 was playing and had
stopped to put in a need needle and
Mr. You Know climbed up and sat on
the record as much as to say. i've
heard enough"
They do lots of cute things. We got
to calling them the Twins. If any
thing Is tie matter with one. the
other one will come and tell we
know something Is the matter. They
both have double feet, all around, ex-
cept l Know, who has one single foot.
You Know is his masters pride; and
l Know is mine.
They are regular house pets. They
seem to enjoy moving and came To
their new home in their big basket by
auto, delighted to be with their mas
ter again, but / Know was very UNI
easy until ] came, then they were both
pleased and settled down for a good
nap; and any time you can call you
will find us alone through the day.
but in the evening you will find hubby
and myself to welcome you and we
Will show you our new home with
pleasant surroundings, beautiful plants
and flowers, a dear little bird, and our
twin kittens, You Know and l Know,
to help entertain you, If you are quiet
and do not netice them too much, Hal
hal
Dear PotIatch: Thanks for your
thought / think you read between
the lines about my Twins S. L.
Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-30

won't know who's going to be the next
president nor nothin."
But IL is a little aggerVatin' when /
nave sot down and got to talkin' real
ca m and stedy, tellin' him how many
eggs the hens laid, and how thick the
cream on the brindle cows milk was,
10 have that man answer with his mind
on an editorial:
Yes. that is jest the way thought
that fule law the last legislator pa SEED
would work out"
Why, that man keeps readfn' while
nc eats cranberry pie, and If there is
anything Josiah jest dotes on it's cram
berry pie. U make 1t with raisins, you
know.)
And the last thing before he goes to
bed he is likely to go to the pantry
for a piece of pie.
And when I cum down stairs in the
morning my partner will Jest be dis
appearfn' out the door with the milk
pail in one hand and a quarter section
OF cranberry pie in the other.
guess | better stop writin' now, for
although Josiah seldom reads the let
tiers in our paper. howBumever his eve
might light on this one; and mayb
he would write a letter himself and
perhaps II he thought reel hard he
could think up ~ or perhaps 2 fsIts
say eny more only 70 wish Won ali "a
Happy New Year and thank YOU FOR
not forgetting
For the benefit OF them that want to
no who is who I win say that the only
badge / ware is a small bow OF white
ribbon. SAAfA NsT.tJ
South wilmington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-30
READVs TIME OF sADNgss.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
tiers: Just at this time OF year IL al
ways a time of sadness to me. / am
always glad when IL is over. Just a
few years ago foyed one passed away
on Christmas morning, as ] sat by
the bedside. knowing well the death
angel was lowering near, and alto
gether too soon they told mo IL was all
over.
As I left the room where / had wit
messed so much suffering / knew the
day would only commemorate a day OF
sorrow. Before had time to fully re-
cover from the loss OF the dear one, an
other one was taken. / could not en-
ter into the Christmas joys and pleas
ures. My friends were very patient,
complied with my request. and did not
send any gifts: but not for long would
they listen 10 me. i find myself giVin +"
and receiving, sending good Will and
good cheer to those kind friends.
AS I receive their gifts OF good will
and respect, / can only think Of those
kind hearts that, too. have been
touched by sorrow.
Patience has been a hard lesson TO
learn. but il pays well, and the interest
/ wish to thank the Sisters who so
kindly remembered me. / appreciate
the thought
wishing all Happy New Year, J
/ Will answer all my correspondents
If my next letter. READY.
Leonard Bridge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-30
BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND STILL
GUESSING.


Editor, brothers and sisters of So
cial Corner: 1 wish you all a happy
new year
sister Ready: Thank you for the
Christmas card and good wishes.
will return the favor soon. Now don't
you live near family the name of
which begins with :? L should like to be
there. l think [ could md you, then
should ask you to help me find the
rest of the Corner brothers and sis
tiers. L do like 20 read your letters,
they are SO cheerful and nice.
l. H. K; Thank You for writing
the town you live in. l have been to
school in my lifetime: and l live
where / can hear the train whistle for
the station; can hear the church and
school bells ring, and can hear them
sing in the Christian Endeavor meet
ings in the summer time. Guess aga In.
You are all right II Latin is rather
hard sometimes. Hope to meet you
at Rea dy's social L shall hope TO have
some OF that nice peanut candy soon,
for that is my favorlte candy. Shall
Wfuimantic some day and hear about
the Christmas tree.
NJ Roena; ! hope you are recover
ing from your sickness l extend my
best wishes and sympathy. I like
your letters SO much and nope YOU
may be restored to health snd hap
piness again soon.
Frank: I an sorry you are having
such hard time. I wish you q speedy
recovery. Am sorry you have no one
to help you; but some who don't wear
skirts have as much knowledge about
keeping house when one is sick as
some who do. 1 hope for your sake
you have one of the best to care for
you.
What has become of Clara of Can
terbury?
Farmers Wife: Am sorry if my
friend was mistaken Don't you wear
glasses sometimes. How is that cac-
tus blooming this winter What a
nice day Christmas wac to call on
shut-ias. Shall try your popcorn
cookies. Think they must be nice.
Where is F1eur de Lis? Has she
gone away or too busy to write now?
Jane Ann: Was glad to hear from
you; hope you will write often. Now
you write when Nat is away, then he
can write and we can hear from both
Of you. Hope you get the next prize.
go with that new dress. Think you
and Nat will shine on Ready's wood
box.
Jim: How are you. this nice sum
mer weather? Suppose the hens are
laying SO you have pumpkin pie every
day.
what has become of J. Tt I should
like to hear how that kitten is getting
along. What have you named it?
New Years is most here and 1 wish
you q HAPPY NEW L ear anu nOpt 10
meet You soon.
I wish We could run in and see some
of the shut-ins oftener. for it helps
pass away a lone hour to have some
one come in and cheer you up. Guess
we could find shut-it.s around Us all
who would like us to read the Social
Corner to them and know how nice
the letters are.
Wishing you all health and happi-
ness this new year, I remain.
BLUE BELLS
of Scotland.