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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
THOMAS & COMPANY,
Westminster, Md.
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll
County.
August Term, 1912.
Estate OF Nancy Arnold, deceased.

August 1erH, 10A1.
Estate Of Nancy Arnold, deceased.
On application, it is ordered, this 23rd
day of September, 1912, that the sale of
Real Estate of Nancy Arnold, late of
Carroll County, deceased, made by John
G.. Hoffman, Executor of the last will
and testament Of said deceased, and this
day reported to this Court by the said Ex-
ecutor, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown to the contrary On or be
before the 4th Monday, 18th day Of Oc-
tober next; provided a copy OF this ord
er be inserted for three successive weeks
in some newspaper printed and published
in Carroll county, before the Bird Mon
day, 21st day of October, next.
The report states the amount OF sale
to be $8000.00.
ROBERT N. KOONTZ, !
HARRY K. sHAEFFER, Judges.
SAMUEL MILLER,
True copy, Test:
William Arthur,
sep 273t Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
Fine Carroll Co. Farm,

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 a good farm in that section.
For price and particulars apply to
J. LELAND HANNA,
1922 Equitable Building,
oct sly Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04

I'D II. Bennett, of Sykesville, sells
W the hest medium priced Buggy on
the market for the money.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04

what did Noah live on when the
flood went away and the food in the
ark was all gone III asked Sunday
school teacher Of her class.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
NKORTGAGEE'S SALE
1A OF
Valuable Farm,
Near Manchester, Carroll County, Md.

!. By virtue of the special power and
authority contained In mortgage
from Earl @. Brilliant and Annie a..
Brilliant, his wife, to the Manchester
Bank of Carroll county, now the
Manchester Bank, corporation, the
undersigned attorney or agent named
in said mortgage will make public
SALE on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
Slightly Suburban
Acres

In sight OF Omaha. Near iterurban
car, macadamized road. school. church
and market. We are offering 2ia-acre
tracts in HIGH. SLIGHTLY Ralston Acres
Addition directly adjoining the green
groves OF Seymour Park and overlook
Ing the Country club grounds and beau
t!ful Seymour lake. The Country club
Is now erecting a $4,000 club house and
are expanding a large amount OF money
In laying out golf course and otherwise
improving and beautifying their grounds.
When completed Il will be a veritable
park Of lawn. shade trees, shrubbery and
flowers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05

Modern perambulator. good condition.:
very reasonable. II. 2oSS'
SECONDHAND range. 1913 $. 18th Ave
IA Kodak with compound shutter. COM
plete with carrying case; good as new.
II. e0s5.'
kidd" Disk Cultlvator for sale. prac-
tically new. Telephone Harvey IS. SOLO
California.
GOOD first-class stereopticon for sale
cheap. Inquire sit-Si2 City National aBnk
Bldg. or phone Douglas 47g..
MovINGPIcTURE SHOW, largest ana
best equipped in town OF 1000 population:
one other show: reason for selling, other
sbusineEs. Address N 9l2, Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
New Houses New Houses
Easy Terms Easy Terms
On North 10th Boulevard
Between Laird and Sahler SITS.
Where the City Pays Your
Paving Tax

We Just finishing six houses them three nifty
five and finish and floors
plumbing
pohes all them different attractive
bun buln buffets plate rails
the
The construction and finish will stand the thorough In
Double sheaed with shap
between shpap siding,
laid blocks and there development this
than other Omaha time
today this
terms easy YOUR GARDEN IN.
open from o 4 m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
Buy a Home Site

In the most picturesque spot In Doug
las county, where you will escape the
heat, dust and noise of the city, within
easy reach Of your business In Omaha
or South Omaha, and where you can get
golf, boat and picnic after business hours
In the summer and the children skate In
the winter In sight Of the home You can
buy one Of more OF these 2h-acre tracts
now at a price that will more than double
within the next two years. A small cash
payment down and easy monthly pay
ments II desired A plat and full in
formation for the asking.
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REAL ESTATE
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.


ABsTRACTs OF TITLE.
Reed Abstract Co.. Oldest abstract OF.
flee IN Nebraska 50s Brandeis Iheater.
NFALE & CAMPBELL ia Farnam So.
RuILDEEs' IMPORTATION.
Electric. gas fixtures Omaha Silver CO:
ideal Cement Co. nth and Cunning SIS.
Fuchs. Son e Bind. painting. decorating.
3. Gross. ium- vreck'E. plb. n Z Paul.
SCPEENS See the New Rolling Fly
lOSAlI1L~sAV Screen and others. ]. h
werlich Fixture Co.. hi y. ztth ST
ACREAGE FOR SALE
ONE acre Of good land. fenced; as
paragus bed, fruit. good well water. nice
new s-room home: cellar: close to paved
street. car line. school, church. etc Call
on owner. Dr.. Parsons, or phone Benson
- or 40l-s
ACREAGE BARGAINS near Omaha
Grin s. Merrill. LII City Nat Bank BldS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
Still Remaining

20 ACRES near a country club out Of
Omaha; u mile from macadam road
handy to church. school and interurbar
car line; town lots across the road sell
for five times as munich money.
Improved with good Groom house (cis-
tern water In the house,: good size barn,
chicken house, etc; land gently rolling;
81 acres alfalfa, IL acres bearing grapes
orchard Of 90 good apple trees and q
cherries This Is bargain and will
make good money; can rent other lands.
Price $500: LOO cash when possession
Is given, balance time. Do not delay on
this.
/oRIN s. MERRILL COMPANY.
121s-l4 City Natl Bank Bldg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
A New Truss

NEW INVENTION. ACTION AND
RESULTS.
1 Does not spread the rupture open In.
Aernally as convex pads do. Write for
THE TYRRELL TRUSS CO.,
ass Broadway, New York City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05

BARGAINS.
EAST-51is Franklin, 50xl2T, $50.
North-27th and st. Marys, e0xl2s, S1,J00
West-36cS Davenport, 33xi32, yl.60.
18th, near Sprague, 16Sxl0o, yeO00.
18th and Dewey Ave-, 75xl40. 1900
Both and Webster, liixi0o, choice, 5000.
S4l4 cass. s rooms. 81 80
40 Charles, rooms. corner. N.10o.
1913 s. 18th. 7 rooms, modern, $500.
1872 Dodge. 22xl20 IT,. $500
Two houses near postoffice, $40 rental,
$500.
2Ss-i0 Dewey Ave. 500 rental, $500.
JOHN ". PREMIER BOTH PHONES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
PERSONAL

off clothing; In fact. anything you do not
need. We collect. repair and sell at iA
N 18th ST., for cost Of collection. to the
worthy poor Phone Douglas us and
wagons will call
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
Gate City Investment
Company

70i Military Ave, Benson.
Phone Benson 20 Office open till 2. M
z. z. TERMS. SEE EN-.
ti,e00-New Groom cottage, full lot, Sill
Evans ST.. 500 cash.
G,i51-S-room, all modern house; hot
water heat. 800 So. SD ST.; $50 cash, bal
ance easy terms.
Doug. 3l0e. MENGEDOHT. A-s34ss
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05

IolO.
(5ao)-i73-acre farm. two miles Arapahoe.
Neb.; big house, barn. silo and other Inn
proyements: $50 acres cnltiva 6 e.; balance
gage. $500. Want stock merchandise or
| livery.
C57o)-iso-acre, Hamilton county. Kansas.
perfectly level. smooth. rich land, clear:
price, $1,000. Want merchandise. groceries
or clear dwelling.
southeast corner Of Hayes county, Ne
braska; living water. A big snap at us.
and owner wants merchandise.
| (312)-This is gem; 4s1-acre farm near
Madrid, Perkins county, Nebraska;
highly improved, cultivated. fenced, level
as q floor. deep rick black soil: per-
feet farm at $40. Take part trade.
do0-K fine 1eo-acre farm. ~ miles
from Naper, Boyd county. Nebraska:
nicely improved, best of soil and 40 acres
In cultivation. Price, so per acre. VIII
sell half cash. balance easy. Might take
half in Missouri land.
dO1)-2so-acre farm. four miles from
wymore, Gage county. Nebraska; Us
acres in corn and wheat; well rented.
Price, $50 win take stock general mer-
chandise II not too big. Write for descrfp-
ton.
ri00-s0o- acre farm In Hayes county.
Nebraska; 800 acres under cultivation. DO
acres in winter wheat, balance good pas
ture; good house Price 80 per acre; IN
cumbrance, Nl,0oo. Will trade for mer-
chandise or hardware.
ffO4l-Brick business block, three stories
and basement, good county seat town In
Nebraska; will rent; price sz2,0p' trade
for good, farm; full description sent on
application.
fi06)-stock of hardware, harness. i'm
PIGMENTS, paints. furniture, etc. invoicing
about Sii 700 in Nuckolls county, for land
In southern Nebraska or Kansas. Would
put building in also on right deal. Some
thing fine; investigate.
nO0-ls0 acres. Dawson county. Ne
braska, adjoining Overton; s. acres al
falfa, 80 cultivated. balance hay and
pasture; good improvements; 100 acres
fenced hogtight: $50 per acre; for smaller
farm priced right.
ClOs)-24o acres, Pretty Prairie. kan; 100
pIowed, 50 Wild hay and pasture; good I'M
provements; we'll painted: land rolilng'
no waste land price SIS; for stock, nard-
ware and implements preferred. in Ne
eio 1 improved s2o-acre farm.
Clark county. South Dakota: 80 acres
cultivated; for smaller farm IN Kansas.
Nebraska. Iowa or Minnesota; might as
sumo some: price S per acre mcum-
brance s4.5oo
disl-2ic-acre choice farm. II miles
wfpnetoon. Knox county. Nebraska: one
Of The best farms In the state; extra
fine sol: well improved: lies fine; sos per
acre; will take $1,000 stock of hardware
or cIose-in residence property; bargain.
]. ]. ABBOTT & COMPANY.
sos Brandeis Bldg. Omaha. Nen.-
SNAIL horse cheap because slightly
lame), also Columbia phonosraph ana
oak naantel: viii take cheap lot and as
surae. Address ut once S sl5. care Bee.
NJ aTsrTJ conneIs going hack 70 farm.
VIII give even trade OF four Omaha cheap
-.--.r,fae fran, Ton nm. alao several lots
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05
POULTRY AND PET STOCK

SINGLE Comb Black Mnorca esys.
utility trapped layers:.G per Is 81 per %:
over 90 satisfied customers last season.
satisfaction guaranteed. Fred Kslna
Seneca. Kan
BARRED Rock eggs. half price. from
mated pens Utility flock. si.eo per lo0
Send for mating list. +. c. AhlQuist.
Box D.. Ames Avenue Station. Omaha.
Neb. Florence fo4s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-05

SNAIL horse cheap tbecause slightly
lame. also Columbia phonograph and
oak nnantel: viii take cheap lot and as
sumo. Address at once. gle. care Bee
HEALTH compels going hack 70 farm.
VIII give even trade OF four Omaha cheap
properties from 500 up; also several lots
at average OF $500 each: total value SSo,
total encumbrance, $3.50 only. Address
Al once. B S7. care Bee
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28
Copyright by J. q. kDpincott ca,

Editors Motel made M Goron's &C
quaintance some years ago. and was at
once struck with his extraordinary pow
ers OF observation. his keen wittedness.
and his devouring energy in the discharge
Of his difficult duties For IL must be re-
membered that the Chief OF the Paris De-
tective Police Yields enormous power and
is allowed a certain discretion-excspt. OF
course, when a crime has been committed
to gave innocent persons the disgrace OF
q public scandal.
A few months ago I was smoking a pipe
in his study. a room hung with trophies
a museum OF crime. / saw him take up
q thick. leather-bound volume. the pages
covered with writing. with here and there
portraits and curious-looking drawings.
This Is my diary" he began. but sudden
ly stopped when he saw me start.
yes. 1t Is my diary" he repeated: 'but
what's the trouble?''
Your diary? And you never thought
of publishing it?''
NO" he retorted with a smile: 1.-The
fact is, here are all my impressions. and
certain facts"
did not even know the end OF the SEN
tence;l took up the book and began
reading at once: and the more I read the
more marveled. The next morning We
commenced work, and this series Is the
resuit.-A. ky
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28
CAUGHT at Last.


To bring about the victory OF s0e@
over evil has been assumed 10 Dc =.
especial aim Of saints and sages' %
savages, it seems. may sometimes "
militant In the same cause. In Els y
cent book, THE White Waterfall -.
James Francis Dwyer relates TIE s'N'
Of q missionary who preached "
tribe of blacks In northern oOee-
land, and told them In simple lansa
Of Adam and Eve and their e1pai
from the Garden Of Eden
The episode Of the serpent n0cH
cited the converts. and when me -
sionary arrived at the blacks
On the following day. the NATIVES -
collected half q hundred OF =,
snakes, which they brought OIL III -
good mans inspection.
"rut why do you want me 70 e.
Inc them?" asked the parson. pa
The chief Of the tribe vinkea
ingly. 49,.
You tell 'em Il old snake he'e :.
max 'em plenty trouble, Mr.. Ac an -
said. grinning. I'VE think
find dat old feller with tbs ~
Youths Companion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

few documents relative 10 the Yar
stems affair. While he vas readins
them I went TO Berger.
The small room where had left
him. and to which nobody had access
opened into my Office In the door
was q little hole.
You see that hole?' asked.
Yes, sir"
Put your eye to II, and look care
fully at the gentleman inside. When
be Is gone shall call you"
My conversation with Charles Yer
net did not last many minutes: anc
the moment he had left / went to Ber
ger.
He stared at me Ike one In dream
We'll, Berger?"
He remained silent for q while. and
then shook his head.
who is he?" he said at last
THAT IL the very question I wanted
to put to you"
He sat, deep in thought, one hand
playing with his hat, turning 1t me-
chanically around.
who is he. and why did you show
him TO me-" he asked again.
remained silent
IN. Goron." he cried excitedly, "you
have awakened In me a feeling / had
managed to smother. You know my
history. You know how I was drag.
ged into the affair, and you know the
name Of the villain who brought the
trouble on my head. When / was dis.
charged from Gallon I had but one
idea-to be avenged on Simon. And
when I heard his body had been found
In Cayenne, I thought he still might
have escaped-he Is so artful. Then
I looked at every man In the streets,
and fancied l saw Simon. At last 1t
became such an obsession that l felt
was growing mad under the strain,
and I fought hard against 1t, until ST.
mons face ceased to haunt me. And,
now, to-day, this feeling has returned
In all its intensity. Why?"
'Yes-why?"
EFT is the sight Of the man that did
it. He is not Simon. He looks quite
different. Yet, something In his man
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

ner, In the way he holds himself, re-
minds me Of him. Who Is he?"
THAT Is none OF your business.
Now, go home and think no more
about It will give you an introduce
ton to one of my friends who can
put lot of work In your way"
Berger's face frightened.
THANK you, M. Goron: you don't
know the struggle am having"
''You viii get on better now. Here
is my card And-not a word about
this interview"
Berger had strengthened my sus-
picions, and the moment had arrived
for the decisive trial had difficult
part to play. but felt equal to It
Charles Vernet entertained frequent
~ in his tastefully furnished apart
ment in the Rue de la Faisanderie. He
also went much into society, and was
constant guest at the house Of Mad
anne s., the well-known sculptor,
artistic and literary world congre-
gated.
Madame s., a charming hostess,
and one of the most fascinating Of
women. had often invited me to these
gatherings, but never found the time
to attend them. Now, however, I
made up my mind to go to the soiree
she was giving at the end OF the
month, and / called on my friend, Ca
mile L, who, knew. helped her
with them.
Camille" said, 81 want you to ask
me to luncheon with Madame s..
and also to secure me an invitation TO
Ter reception on the eeth'
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

tect1ve in whom 1 placed absolute re-
lance
When I entered the salons rae
guests had nearly all arrived. 1 recog-
nized Pailleron. Lucien March OF the
Illustration, Alphonss Daueet, Meis-
sonnier, Puvis de Chavannes, La
moureaux, Francisque sarcey, Benja-
min Constant, Sardou. actors and
actresses from the leading theatsrs,
famous SCIENTISTS brilliant crowd.
There was some excellent music,
and then q long-haired gentleman I'M
folded the mysteries Of the cinemato-
graph-at that time quite a novelty.
A professor from the Sorbonne show
ed us q new electrometer; and q So
cietaire from the Comedie-Francaise
gave some Rotations.
was sitting In a quiet corner,
watching Charles Vernet deep In con-
versation with three or four Stock Ex-
change men. when Madame came to-
ward me, both hands extended.
Dear NJ. Goron," she cried, cit 10
now your turn"
And, taking my arm, she led me to
the center of the room Ny friend
Camille asked for silence for the
hostess, who said:
IN Goron, whom we are all glad to
welcome here, has promised to give us
some of his experiences. 1t L. q sur
prise I kept In store for you"
Iossd applause followed A small
table with the traditional glass Of wa
ter was brought for me: the ladies rat
In q semicircle. the gentlemen formed
tie background.
Ladies and gentlemen began,
when silence was restored. "our charm
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

Nothing easier" said Camilla
Two days later received N inv'-
taticn TO lunch with him and Madame
s.. at Durand's. When coffee Was
served. Camille turned the converse.
ton TO the soiree
I suppose" he said. you win. rs
usual. have an All Paris assembly. In
GLIDING the financial swellss"
"0h. the financial sweils." laughed
Madame s. ARE always eager TO
meet celebrities"
And she mentioned the names Of
her guests Charles vernet was
among them
why don't you invite our friend
hereT" asked Camille.
What Is the good?" pouted the
lady. He never comes"
TRY him again"
Very well u. Goron, viii you give
me the pleasure OF your company"
1T will be an honor TO me. mad
anne"
Madame s. clapped her hands
with Joy.
II am much obliged to you, II.
Goron. And I want you to contribute
your share to the nights entertain
ment Cannot you tell Us something
interesting"
"a lecturer"
why not? That would be splen-
did"
II doubt whether II would amuse
your guests: but possibly l may find
something else to suit their jaded pal
ates. And, II it Is not indiscreet on
my part, will you allow me to bring
my young nephew? He is here On q
visit"
by all means; l shall be delight
ed"
The eventful evening arrived, and I
drove up to Madame SIS with
parcel carefully wrapped in brown
paper, which l left downstairs in
charge of one of the servants. AS to
my nephew, nobody would have
guessed that the good-looking, we'll
dressed young man, with the gardenia
in his buttonhole, was a smart de-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

lrr hostess has tod yor I would ~
late some OF ny experiences. have
10 such intention. for the simple rea-
soa that ycu all know more about
them than I do myself. Newspaper
reporting has become one OF the fine
arts. and no sooner Is crime COM
raitted than the papers hr!ng the full
est details Nay. the up-to-date Jour
nalist seems even to have the gift Of
prophecy: for many . time I read Of
burglaries and attempted murders
that have not Jet occurred. l there
fore, thought that instead OF giving
you narratives Offering but little In
terest, would draw your attention TO
the curious evolution which the de-
tsctive's profession. Ike everything
nowadays. has undergone
Years ago. the man whose duty &c
II 10 fight the enemies OF society had
bis own powers 10 rely upon. Be-
tween him and the criminal it was
skill against skill. art against art
Then came the modern inventions
railways. steamers. the telegraph. the
teISpnOuC-du1 uaAtS4e bAcN NSAsS
for the detective. Alas! IL was the
murderers. the forgers. who had the
advantage, inasmuch as they could
steal q lcng march upon Nemesis. and
get their accomplices to use the tele-
graph and the telephone for their
benefit
'The question. therefore. was to dis
cover q system by which society. and
not its foes. would reap the advantage.
Ladies' and gentlemen, this system has
been found, and the man to whom We
owe IL, and whose name will go down
to posterity. is III. Bertillon."
I un6id the parcel which my "nep-
hew," at my request, had brought up
stairs.
This box" I continued, contains
the instruments used in the anthro-
pometrical department for the identi-
fication OF those who, having previ-
ously fallen into the hands OF the po-
lice, expect to- escape detection by
changing their names. or altering. as
hey think, their appearance"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-11-28

Having explained to the company
the practical working Of the system.
and how the little instruments are ap-
Piled to the head and fingers, said:
With your kind permission, I Vim
now conclude with a practical demon
stration, which viii leave to soma Of
you q little souvenir of my lecture. A.
/ lad already the honor to explain.
the measurements Of the incriminated
person are put down on a card, TO
which his photograph is AFFIXED, and
thus We possess the infallible means
OF dicovering, at moments notice,
the identity Of the person arrested. II
Is net through whose meshes moth
Ing can slip. I have brought some
OF these cards with me, and shall DO
happy to take the measurement of any
Lady or gentlemen, and present them
with the card"
i never saw such excitement.
Dozens Of charming women made q
rush for Lie, and sweet voices cried,
Measure me, please, NJ. Goron."
One moment, ladies'" called out
the mistress OF the house first"
Madame s. came promptly for
ward. and, after had attended to her
and number Of ladies, my nephew"
nAdng up the cards. raised my hand.
And now the gentlemen!"
sarcey was the first to present him
sen. Then came Daudet, and other
distinguished personages.
All along I had kept my eye On
Charles Vernet. who had remained In
me background. and now slowly
moved toward the door.
NJ Vernet," said, don't 20 svsy.
have your measurements taken-s