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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
OUR CITIZENS
DEMAND
Fully Complied With.-A Westmins-
ter Resident Furnished 1t.

DCA 1sCc1uCAb hAouCU
There are few items which appear
in this paper more important to West
minister people than the statement
published below. In the first place,
it Is from a citizen of Westminster
and can b. thoroughly relied upon
Tn the second place, 1t indisputably
proves that Doan's Kidney Pills do
their work thoroughly and not tenn
porarily. Read this carefully:
J. w. Stem, T. Main C., Westmins-
ter, says: Some time ago my
kidneys began to bother me. The
first symptom was pain in the small
of my back, then the kidney secre-
lions became unnatural. I procured
a box of Doan's Kidney Pills at Moore's
Drug Store and they gave me imme-
date relief continued taking this
medicine until was cured and now
have no trouble from my kidneys"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Stem had. Foster-MilburI. Co.,
Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
WHEN HE WAS in THE WAY
Presence Oh Chaplain Prevented Drir'
err Talking to Their Horses as
They Wished.

the weather had been very wet for
weeks, and the roads, Somewhere
3cross the Channel" were i'm very
bad state.
Consequently, 1t was not surpris-
ing that wagon in certain British
supply column suddenly dived into a
hole full Of mud, and refused to
bulge.
At the critical moment up came an
army chaplain, who at once proffer-
ed his services.
Men," he said, 81 see you're in
difficulties. Can be Of any help?''
Yes, sir" answered a burly ser
geant, bluntly, as he mopped his
brow, you can give us the greatest
help by making yourself scarce"
Making myself scarce!" gasped
the chaplain Why, how"
Yes, sir" broke in the sergeant;
you See" W. can't very we'll say 70
the horses what they'd understand
while YOU are about"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
SCORE UP ONE FOR JONES
Sarcastic Comment Will BE Appre.
ciated wv Those Who Favor Old
Time Methods Of Travel.

Down i'm the crimson clover zone
there were two farmers named Jones
and Smith, respectively Jones was
old-fashioned and stuck to old-fash-
toned ways, but Smith, who was more
modern, bought a fine new automo-
bile. One day he was proudly exhib-
iting it to some friends when Jones
came along.
"Um," remarked Jones, as he
thoughtfully sized up the handsome
machine. What's that thing there
on the side?"
That's a spare rim and tire" an
swered the proud Smith. I'VE al
ways carry an extra one in case one
Of the wheels goes wrong"
"Jes' as ! alters said,' was the dis
dainful response OF Jones. I've druN
horses for nigh on 30 years, and
never had to carry spare IT, for one
o' them vt "-Philadelphia Press
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
Artful CaInpaigner.

What are your reasons for think
Ing that your party II sure To be vic
torious next year?n
4I haven't any reason replied Sen
ator Sorghum. II propose to 10 ID
yond that and appeal tO the refined
feminine sense 5y substituting intui-
ton for reason
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
Joys Of Matrimony.

His Wife, met an old acquaint-
ance today, Mr. Meeker. You remem-
Der he was your rival for my hand.
Her Husband-Yes; hate that
man
His Wife-Why. you shouldn't hate
him because he used tO 1--WE me-
Her Husband--Oh, that isn't the
reason \ hate him because he didn't
marry YOU
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
Quite Right WHY Boy.

The schOolmaster wanted To know
whether tine boys had am understand
inE of the functions OF "a consulate
-Supposing," he began, framing
hi question in tn likeliest way 70
arouse the interest OF hi hearers,
"supposing someone took YOU up In
an aeroplane and after long, excit-
ing flight dropped you down thou
sands OF miles from home in a coun-
try quite foreign, what place would
you seek out first Of all2"
An eager hand was instantly up
lifted.
well, Willie, what do you say?'
Please, sir, the hospital. Pitts
burg Dispatch.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
PUTS A KICK INV CIDER
Cream Separator Leaves Little But
Pure Alcohol.

Farmers in the vicinity OF New Car
Isle, Ohio, have found way to beat
the local option laws. Thousands OF
gallons of cider were made in that
section this fall, and the farmers have
discovered that by running it through
a cream separator the water Is ex-
tracted, leaving little but the pure al
cohol remaining.
It's got an awful kick" declared
one farmer, who allowed his barrel
of cider to sit in the warm November
sun for two weeks before giving it the
cream separator test.
Since the discovery others are fill
ing their cellar with jugs or the ex-
tracted juice to tide EN- over the win
ter months.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
JOlting Romance.

Yes, my husband il a veteran Of
the Spanish war. He was at Siboney
san Juan, i'm many battles"
aAh, YOU must have passed many
sleepless and apprehensive nights
thinking of him on IT, battlefield
Tell me OR them. \ can make ro-
mantle story out OF this"
"I fear 7 cant be or much help tc
You. I didn't meet my husband IN
TIL about ten years after the war"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
Her Point Of View.

Said He-Miss Tallman's clothes
always look so neat, don't you think?
Said She-Yes, considering that she
has so little to dress on.
Said He-Why, / was under the
impression she was quite wealthy.
Said She-And SO she is, but she's
awfully thin, you know.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
Choice Of Hostelries.

What is the best hotel?" the new
conner inquired.
The one down the street." replied
the native, reflectively, has the best
dining room for dancing. But The
one around the corner has the best
roof garden and skating rink And
OH, We, nearly forgot-there's an
IOld-fashioned tavern up three or four
blocks, where YOU might get some
thing tO eat- Judge
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
The Reason Why.

"A quick-witted newspaper man An
the city was asked lately by friend,
Why didn't Adam take out a mar
rage Iicense2"
'4I suppose answered the news
paper man, that as LONE as he went
about i've. he found thu bureau W.
closed"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31
4 DELICATE CHILD
Tgada gtrorv nv Our VinOl

Fayetteville. N. C.-srMy little daugh.
ter was in poor health, delicate and
90 weak it made US very uneasy. 1
heard about Vinol and decided to try It
and the results were marvellous, her
anpetite improved, she gained in weight,
MA n now one of the healthiest children
w town Mothers of delicate children
rhnnla trvVinol.n-M Mrs. GORDON JESSUP'
Vinol is IA delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without oil, constitutional ren'
edy which creates lan appetiLe, al1 49, III
RestiOn nnd makes pure healthy Diool'
All children low tD tAke lt-
SHAW DRUG COMPANY
Westminster, Md-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31

COOPERATE WITH THE COAL
MAN THIS WINTER. He has hls
problems ma this season "a the yeaf'
but IN yOn WIN help him he can gl AM
yOu better service than 0therMlsr.
Order earfy-take what he can gh'sT
yOu in had weather, And don't hah
JAM yOu c@m heIp lt- Smith AK hch
sRfder aSK fOr your cooperation
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31

TA THE PUBLIC-If you wan
AOFire Insurance, Life Insurance.
Accident Insurance, Windstorm 81
surance, Steam Boiler Insurance, gNe
me ID call. Lowest Rates. Best StoSA
Companies. No Assessments. AIM
Premium Notes. Quick Cash Setlie-
mentG.
JAMES Tx. SMITH,
General Insurance Agent
Main and Church streets
Westminster, Mo-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31

Many VA man imaEines he's TIM
whole circus vino hasn't the ghost of
show
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31

New and secondhand Wheels, bicy-
Gle. Gun and Graphophene Repairing =
F, A. LOGUE. Playground BILL
l3 q. & P. Phone 6-w
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-31

Latest style novelty Balamaroon
Overcoats with black silkvelvet collars
quarter lined, worth 500 to $25, sale
price,. * SO
Mems Silk Rain Coats. tan and dark
grey, value SIS to $40, price $ o. SO
So Mems Raincoats, guaranteed,
sale price -.--.----..--.------.---- Us. ID Cd
Sd Mems Black Gum Coats, sale
price ----- .--.---------------------- I'D S
Mems Work Shoes, all leather. value
~, sale price .--..--- SD so
Men Work Shoes, tan, regular
$3.50, sale price .............. ........$2
Men So extra heavy Work Shoes,
all sizes, price ...$ 2. 40
Mems every day Shoes, all sizes,
hand made, value 81, prices 8. SO
Men Dress Shoes, lace or button,
So, sale price. ..................$2 rs
Mems English Dress Shoes, best
make, regular $4 value, sale price $ e
Mems Storm Rubbers, sale price
Csc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL
PRIZES.

The Gardening Department OF Tan
Sun is read throughout the United
States and In foreign countries. In
this vast field there are many who
have gained experiences that will be
helpful to their fellow gardeners and
we will appreciate a letter stating the
facts
The editor is aided by letters from
readers stating what is found valuable
in the Gardening Notes and what par
ticular information may be desired. Do
not hesitate TO ask questions.
II you have had good success in the
flower or vegetable garden with fruits
or ornamental trees tell your expe-
rience briefly, addressing the letter to
the Gardening Department, THE SUN.
New York. Mail the letter any time
during the month OF February for tho
February prize, or during March for
the March prize, or during April for
the April prize.
The best letter received each month
will be awarded SIS worth OF seeds,
plants or trees, selected at retail prices
from the catalogue OF any dealer ad-
vertising in TIE Sun.
The second best letter received each
month will be awarded $40, the third
$3.50, the fourth and fifth each IS in
the Same goods. 10 be selected in the
same manner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
ROSE COMB LEGHORNS
DON'T MIND THE COLD
As a Result Hens Are of More
Use as Egg Machines Than
Other Varieties.
BY LOUIS r. GRAHAM.

No family OF fowls Is 90 generally dis.rlb-
uted through all the civilized countries OF
the world as are the Mediterranean
breeds. Chief among these is tho Leg
horns. otherwise known as tho egg ma
chimes" II II a we'll known slogan that
The hen that lays is the hen that paws"
and wherever eggs and plenty OF them
are wanted some variety OF the Leghorn
or Spanish breeds IL selected to produce
those eggs.
There are eight varieties of Leghorns.
and OF these three are bred with roso
combs as well a. with single combs. The
reason OF the rose comb is obvious. Leg
horns are the -"eatest OF layers never
theless cold winters frost their large sin
gle combs, and n hen with frosted comb
is n sick hen and won't lay The rose
comb varieties are supposed TO have a
frost-proof comb, ana therefore are not
liable to stop laying in winter because OF
frosted combs
Rose Comb Bun LeEhorns is one OF
tho most popular varieties. In color they
are a soft. golden bun. the shade OF
n new gold coin Their bright red combs
and wattles and white earlobes make n
pleasant contrast 10 their handsome plu-
mage and yellow lcss The chicks grow
and feather rapidly. The pullets reaching
laying maturity NJ about four months.
The hens are non-Sirtrrs and great LAYERS,
and probably do their best on free range.
although they will give profitable returns
when yarded
As table poultry they have no better
qualities than have 1thcr Lfghorns. being
most profitable for sale az hroieT age
eight Nesks. They are Jersey cows OF
poultry Intended To- produce large num-
Ssls " SsS-- Lot quantity :: 1-s-L
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
HAUNTED" DUCK IS KILLED.
nut Hunter Trying 10 Recover II
Almost Lost His Life.

BUBLINoAME. Cal, Jan. 20 Hunters
may now pursue their sport on the
marshes OF San Francisco Bay without
fear, for the haunted" duck has been
slain.
1t got its quctus from Walter Taber. a
professional market hunter. and Taber is
confident that he would not be alive to
tell of his adventure had ne not taken the
precautlon before going out OF the marshes
TO take his lucky ducks bill" with him.
The duck, according to Taber seemed to
nirt with HIM II was the first bird he
had come upon while In his skin off South
san Francisco, Taber shot NJ 1t once or
twice, but instead OF wlnging away the
eccentric fowl would settle again mpu-
IDENTIFY within range Finally Taber irri-
tated, fired both barrels and the duck sur
rendered while trying to get the prize
Taher lost both oars, and then, without
duck or oars, began to drift hclplessly,
Seven hours he drifted, but just at dusk
Off Burlingame n fisherman, John Ferrari,
sighted the boat and put out two miles 10
rescue Tabcr bringing him back in his
kasolvns lal.slsL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

WOODLAND Nurseries. Allen l. Wood, Roch.
ester y. Y, thirty-ninth year. A very com
ptehensNe catalogue, giving planting meth
ods ana spraying Information. A new pea n,
Moodlawn Golden, Is offered this season.
the fruit 10 large and highly colored; flesh
yellow, firm. rich and Juicy. freestone
j. II. LOvett. Little Silver, n J.. thirty.
seventh year. Several new varieties OF DR.
van fIeets strawberries are offered, also the
new Jumbo red raspberry, CAco grape and a
general line OF nursery stock
James Weeks Sons, Rochester, y Y, sixty
seventh year. New cosmos. rufied petunias
chrysanthemums. geraniums, dsutzlas AMI
other novelties are offered, together with a
complets list OF flower and vegetable seeds
and nursery stock
w. Alice Burpee 4 Co, Philadelphia Pa.
New oabhAges, peas. carrots, lettuce, toma-
toes and Baby Delight rich. sweet NINA
ture Watermelon, Just large enough 10 serve
two people. A complete list of flower. VeEe-
table and farm seeds.
H. u. Berger a Co, 10 Warren street New
York. thIrty-oighth year. A number OF In
terestlnE novelties are offered. including
sweet peas ana zinnias. An Interesting cata-
logue or mower and vegetable seeds. bulbs
and plants
Peter henderson & Co. New York. new
easy blanching celery, new beans corn, GU
cumber and other novelties are offered, In
addition to flower, vegsts BILE and farm seeds
and plants and bulbs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
C A r y E N N c. NOT S

and dig them out with a wire. The
holes are easily located from the saw
dust that appears usually around them.
Allen l.. Wood OF the Woodlawn
Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y, who hap
pened to see your inquiry, says that
some fruit growers advise putting tar
around the base of the trees, near the
ground, and borowax is also used. Go
over your trees carefully the latter part
OF April or during May and dig out
all the borers. This il as important as
spraying and IL not attended to the
trees will be killed.
Eggs. butter vegetables and fruit are
shipped successfully by parcel post. All
produce Of this kind can be had now
directly from the producer.
II is reported that William PitlOn. a
nurseryman Of Rochester, is to be the
new state Fair Commissioner. Mr.. Pit
kin thoroughly understands the objects
and needs of the State Fair and will
make a good Commissioner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
KEEP THE STEMS OF HARDY
PLANTS.

William Robinson, in his English
Flower Garden" gives the following
advice regarding the stems OF hardy
plants:
THE stems OF all herbaceous plants
seeds aud tall grasses in winter are
very good in color and should always
be allowed to stand through the winter
and not be cut down In the fdgety tidy
way that is 50 common, sweeping away
the stems in autumn and leaving the
surface as bare and ugly as that round
q besiesed city. The same applies TO
the stems OF all waterside and herba-
ceous plants, stems of plants in groups
often giving beautiful brown colors in
many fine shades. Those who know
the plants can In this way identify
them in winter as well rs in summer
a great gain in changing ones plant
ings and increasing or giving away
plants. Moreover. the change to all
these lovely browns and grays Is 9
distinct gain as a lesson in color to all
who care for refined color, and also I'm
enabling us TO get light and shade. con-
trasts and harmonies in colors. II these
plants are grouped in n bold and at
the same time picturesque way, the
good of letting the stems remain will
be far more evident than in the weak
"dotty" way generally practised, the
seed pods and dead flowers OF many
plants helping the picture. There Is nc
need TO remove any stem OF herba-
ceous plant until the spring comes and
the growing shoots are ready to take
the place of the brown and dead ones
which then may he cleared away.
The fact that the foot and mouth
disease may be communicated to cattl.
sheep. other ruminants and swine
through the milk OF infected cows
makes II especially important at
this time for cattle raisers to make
certain that the SKINNED milk they
obtain from creameries has been pas
teurized. Even II there IL no foot and
mouth disease in the farmers neigh
borhood, It nevertheless IL a great safe
guard for him TO see that the creamery
skinned milk which he feeds to his
animals has been pasteurized as tuber-
culosis can he communicated through
raw SKINNED milk.
Where a creamery does not pasteurize
the milk. or where the farmer obtains
skinned milk from other farms for
feeding TO his hogs. he can make GER
tain that he does not carry the foot
and mouth germs or spread tuberculo-
sis by bringing the skinned milk to
the boiling point before bringing It to
the farm. Boiling does not interfere
with its feeding value. although real
pasteurization at las degrees for thirty
minutes Is the better practice.
For aster plants for bedding mex
spring, around the first Of May, SOW
the seed the first week in March.
Perennial asters and hardy chrysan-
themums should be planted early in the
spring where they are to bloom and
the plants will flower in the autumn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Intensive Cultivation.

This consists in making each square
foot OF land yield three or four crops in
a season. Suppose radishes, lettuce,
onions, spinach, SC. are planted on
April 10. All three are crops that de-
velop quickly. BY the middle OF May
some of the rows will have borne their
crops and the land will be empty. This
space can be filled with summer lettuce
which will he out Of the way by the
first OF August. and this followed with
snapbeans, which VIII be exhausted by
frost and the plot sown TO vetch or
rye. Another plan would be early peas
exhausted by the middle OF June, fol-
lowed with bush beans exhausted by
the middle of August, followed with
turnips exhausted by the middle OF
October
Any number OF combinations can be
made and the continuous working OF the
soil will improve it, providing sufficient
manure is used.
Constant cultivation Is required from
the time the first Seeding plants ap-
pear. Either the hand or wheel hoe
should be kept going continuously.
This will make watering necessary only
in case OF prolonged dry spells. When
watering water thoroughly, and not
again until the soil beneath the surface
is dry. Constant cultivation eliminates
weeds. aerates the soil and forms a
dust mulch which conserves the mois-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

ture. Every crust that forms after a
rain should be promptly broken.
Early in the season deep cultivation
Is advisable. As the season advances
and the plants spread keep away from
their bases aud cultivate shallow.
Every plant has a root system equal to
more than its top growth. Work around
the base OF plants with O rake or some
OF the weeders that will not cut. Ser
lous disturbances Of tho root system
affects the productlveness OF the plant.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

February II is St Valentines Day
lf.,ycrs make the most acceptable val
BHdue.
p,ttod hyaCinths. tulips and other
,..Ibs must be brought out now to the
,.h, 4 north window is all right for
few days until the tops take on
.pad green color. Then shift to a
t,lthern window where they VIII re-
,,.yc fun sunlight.
! ]. s.. Freeport. y. Y.-The gum
..,t runs from the base Of peach and
.r,rrv trees Is the result Of the work
Of horcrs The only remedy we know
p. that is ,ffcctual il to locate the holes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
GRAPEFRUIT

Fancy brights, slI5 per box. quarter box,
10 cents; golden russets, 81. so pes box; quar-
ter box. 90 cents +, o. II. Miami, Fla Rus
sets are the same IN all respects bTiEhts
except In outside appearance. Prices delIv-
cred by express quoted on request GEO u.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
FLORIDA @ 81. S SG Ts,,,r

irsr. Fruit. So s.. prepaii ciSds Line ' to
~, 7. city. In lots OF Two or more boxes,
.7angeA S2.5o Grape Fruit, f2,75, prepaid
1e Line 10 \. y. City, save money, get
oFsthsr or order two or more boxes Can
Hck box half ana half ], - SPETH. c. II.
40. .. lakeland. Eva.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Crop Rotation.

Make II Il rule never to plant the same
vegetable on the same piece OF ground
two years in succession. Each vege-
table takes certain elements out Of the
soil and planting the same vegetable on
the same spot for several years soon
exhausts the soil of tho special food
required by that vegetable.
Plan the garden so az 10 group the
various vegetables according TO their
habit OF growth, root crops. salad
plants. vegetables forming bushes. &c.
The following season shift the planting
so the salad plants will grow where tho
root crops were planted the previous
year, and so on,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
In so Days

"A NOISE oYEsSSOeS shTp.shod for lsYtt'ss's,
~ guaranteed 10 prevent slppng eustled on
So. - boot In a miaute Try shoes COD So eIp
III ~ charges prepaid 10 you. Mere Is chance for
II " live agis 10 make big money on this new ln'sn
W Ne. s:..5 VIZ; &; 1855; iS;' s..,ss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31
Planting tho GardeI

An vegetables may he divided into
two broad classes according 10 the man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

Perennial asters and hardy chrysan-
themums should be planted early in the
spring where they are to bloom and
the plants will flower in the autumn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

For aster plants for bedding mex
spring. around the first OF May. SOW
the seed the first week in March.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-31

banthn Rose seed. on
FARGOS. Deck 3.