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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Cost Of Living Was Higher in Four
teenth Century Than Today.

Seattle, Wash, March 13.-A car
penter in the fourteenth century re-
ceived a wage OF only twelve cents
day, against $3.50 today. Yet the
cost of living was, relatively, higher
than it il today.
The statement is that Of Professor
r. M. Garrett, of the University of
Washington, who also recites list
of food costs taken from the accounts
Of The expenditures of the Earl Of
Derby, later King Henry IV of Eng
land, a. he was about to embark in
1890 on a campaign against the Lith-
uanians.
A carpenter in those days for his
daily wage of ~ cents, could buy
one pound of butter, two pounds OF
cheese, pound OF salt, two pounds
OF flour, one dozen and half eggs,
chicken and a pound Of rice. A
carpenter of today would have to pay
$3.50 for this bill of goods, but it
wouldn't eat up his entire daily wage,
A. At would that Of the carpenter of
1890 The later carpenter would still
have $40 left. %, argue Prof Gar
rett, while the worker OF today pays
more for necessities, he gets much
AdOANJ SOA4PnA 1LAfClys LOA n15 1dDOI OO
the times are better.
In 1890 eggs were nine cents IA
gross The Earl of Derby paid thirty
cents for 300 eggs that today would
cost him from $3.50 to $140O. For
fourteen pounds of butter, that would
now cost him 81, he paid shilling, or
twenty-five cents. Rice, brought by
way of Venice from the east, cost
Ten pounds for a shilling. It costs IA
dollar today.
The one shilling exception to the
general rise in prices that has occur
red since that time is sugar. In 1890
II cost thirty-six cents a pound, and
now it retails at eight cents Here \
are some other prices taken from the
Earl Of Derbys accounts.
A fine white horse, $25; ale, two |
to four cents a gallon; best wine, five !
cents quart; mutton, sixty-five cents
q carcass; beef, 1915 to $3.50 car
cass; vinegar, ten cents gallon;
dates, seven cents pound; blankets,
Ihirty-tWO cents yard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
A Business League Organized.

A Business Mems and Taxpayers
League, has been instituted at Union
town, Md, for the purpose OH dis
cussing and planning for the better
ment of conditions in the town and
surrounding community, including
precinct No. /, District No. 2.
The following officers were elected: !:
Dr. Luther Kemp, president; Harry
~. Fogle, secretary; W G. Segafoose,
treasurer
Ii was organized with 21 chartered
members, and to date the enrolment
reaches 45. We solicit the member
ship of all who are interested in this
precinct, in good schools, good roads,
etc.
Next meeting will b. held at the
public school house, UniOntoWn,
March 19, at s p. m. II. B. Fogle,
Press CORRESPONDENT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
CINCINNATI BUM SAYS REV. WHO
IS ABLE ITO LIFT $S,295
Anyhow Off The Soft People Rev
Slough Leaves For New Pasture.

Cincinnati, March 3.--Leaving Gin
cinnati I'D a fate which H. pictured aH
being next door tO Hades the Rev
Henry W. Slough closed his seven
weeks revival campaign, collected $3,-
295.10 as his remuneration and de-
parted from this city tried to savB
you, but you wouldn't let me- said
the Rev. Mr. Slough
Among Thu tributes" paid Cincin-
natl in thu final sermons were.
4I don't know why ever put my
foot in this town"
Il had just as lief go to hell; those
who govern this town have something
On the devil"
'tI never expect to come hack hero
ID an evangelist"
Some or you fellows who hold your
money in your jeans would have
shelled out if | had said sweet moth
ings instead of giving business body
blow"
The evangelist's word picture cG
Cincinnati was. Rum soaked; devil
ridden bedamned; hedeviled, appall-
ing legalized IaWlessness; rotten:
putrid."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
OWL IS DAYLIGHT COWARD
But He Is One of the Most Dangerous
of Birds to be Encountered at Night.

There are about two hundred kinds
of owls. Some are tiny owls; some are
big eagle owls, 28 inches in length,
very fierce and strong, ready to attack
a man who goes near, able to Kill
fawns and large game birds and to DO
battle with the golden eagle The cour-
aEe of one of these golden owls de-
serts 1T in the daytime, and then little
birds, led by crow, may find AZ and
drive 1t into the open and tease and
worry it without danger to themsel-
yes. But when night comes, and the
bird can see, only mighty eagle dare
do battle with IN.
The hawk owl IL one Of the owls
which work by day III IL big and
strong and savage. There are owls
with great ear tufts of feathers and
owls with none at all. Some are snowy
white; others are mottled. Some live
in holes in the ground with prairie
dogs and such animals, some make
burrows for themselves, But most
owls live In hollow trees or in church
belfries or other high towers. Among
so many kinds Of owls there are some
of course that do more good for men
than evil
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Seymour.

Mrs. Caroline Odell Seymour, over
so years old, died late Thursday night
of pneumonia at the Springfield state
Hospital, near Sykesville Mrs. Sey-
mour, who was very accentric We
man, had lived for many years alone
In a house across the county line at
North Branch, Carroll county She
supported herself by raising poultry.
About Two weeks ago ste became
I'LL from pneumonia, ami neighbors
wanted to move her to the State
Hospital, but she refused It was
only when she had become uncon-
scious. rhat proper cara could be
taken of her, and she was taken to
the hospital
Mrs. Seymour was a daughter of
the late Perry Odell. She was in tie
habit or talking much of her former
work In the Treasury Department at
Washington, and it is thought that 1t
was there that she met Seymour. He
is thought to have died several years
ago. Tit IL surmised that an unhappy
life was responsible for her eccentric
and morbid disposition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
PENSIONS FOR CLERGYMEN
Episcopal Fund or s6,5OO,OOO Becomes
Effective.

New York, March 2-The pension
fund of the Protestant Episcopal
church, providing for the pensioning
of aged clergymen, their widows and
orphans, viii become effective now
Bishop Lawrence, Of Massachusetts,
announced it. 1t is possible to an
nOunce at this time that at least $6,-
500 900 has been subscribed.
This amount, the Bishop said, will
make Ill possible for the fund to as-
sumo the obligations OF the General
Clergy Relief Fund, consolidated with
the Church Pension Fund.
According to the provisions every
active Clergyman Of the Episcopal
church, upon reaching the age of 6S,
will be eligible to retirement on a
minimum pension pf $6600 ~ year.
widows will receive one-ha1f the sum
to which their husbands would have
been entitled. and allowances will be
made to all dependent orphans Of de-
ceased clarEymen at The rate of 500 "a
year EOr each child under years, and
$500 year FOR each child between
the ages or Y and a.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Can we Afford TO Feed Hogs Corn At
$1.12 BusheI?

Can a man afford to feed hogs
corn at SLIP a bushel, or $40 ton, at
the present price Of hogs \"
The answer largely depends On the
feeder and his facilities for feeding
and marketing the hogs.
1t requires from 400 to 500 pounds
of grain to produce 100 pounds of
gain ON hogs, on say an average of
5OO pounds nf corn to-produce 100
pounds of grain then hogs must sell
for $10 hundred live weight to make
the corn bring Slip a bushel. al
there is more risk and trouble in
feeding corn to hogs than in market
Ing II otherwise, llnts
bly, sell fOr around $1l a hundred
when corn brings $AY YI2 WIN bnRhaI. TMDv
are now selling at from S9 I'D $10 IA
hundred.
But many men feed corn to hogs in
such a manner as to make it bring
considerably above SLIP a bushel.
They can only do this when they
have good thrifty hogs and make VA
small part of the ration corn, while
the hogs are grazing such crops as
alfalfa, peanuts, soy beans, cowpeas
or some other legume crop, which the
hogs can harvest
In combination with these legume
crops gathered by the hogs, IA one
third Oh one-quarter ration of corn
has often brought So or So bushel,
after deducting the cost Of making
the legume crop. AS a. general rule it
will not be found profitable to feed
corn at SLIP q bushel unless hogs sell
for $ll CO.. more, Der hundred pounds
live weight, but "a small amount OF
corn may be fed, even at this price, If
the hogs are grazing on a good le-
gume crop, even when the hogs bring
no more than present prices.-The
Progressive Farmer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
LEWIS ON TARIFF BOARD
Ex- Congressman, Defeated For SEN
ate, Gets Eight Year Term

aghHngtOn, March I4.--DaVia J.
Lewis, former Congressman from the
Sixth Maryland district, was appoint
ed member of the Tariff Commission
by President Wilson today. The name
Of Mr.. Lewis went to the Senate with
those of Prof. Frank W Tausslg, of
Harvard; Daniel C Roper, of South
Carolina; William Kent, OF California;
William S. Culbertson, Of Kansas, and
Edward P. Costigan, of Colorado.
The names of the six members OF
this commission were received by the
Senate in executive session and im-
mediately referred To the Senate
Finance Committee for a report. The
committee will meet tomorrow morn
ing and already there are signs of
trouble from Republican headquarters.
Republican members said this after
noon that the President had not in-
cluded one straight Republican in the
list.
Mr. Lewis will be confirmed with
out difficulty and probably without
opposition. Senator John Walter
Smith, who had strongly indorsed the
former Congressman for this commits
sion, will personally handle the mat
ter of confirmation both In the Fl
nance Committee and on the Senate
floor
Members of the Tariff Commission
will receive $500 year. Their pay
probably will d. raised to $4,000 al
year after next July and placed CA IA
level with the other commissions Of
like Importance. Mr. Lewis was
named for an eight-year term. The
normal tenure is Il years, but the first
group of appointees were named for
varying terms from two years to 12,
making the commission virtually a
continuous body.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16

Protection to Ships Against TOrpedoess
John r. Hare, of New Windsor,
writes the following It'd the Baltimore
American.
Equip vessels with series Of hOOmM
To b. placed athwart ship and extend
ing from rail to rail at intervals from
stem to stern, said beoms to be coI-
structed of wrought iron tubing tele-
scoping one into the other ID that OR
either side Of the vessel the bOnm$
could be run out ait right angles tD
side Of ship for 20 feet The outer
ends would support strong netting
of galvanized wire which should ex-
tend the length of the ship.
These nettings could be run OUT
when approaching the danger zone
and a day or night torpedo attack
would b. fruitless as the torpedo
would simply stick its nose through
the netting and be swung round for8
and aft with the ship 40 feet away
Not one torpedo in 2O would explode
and even if one did it would nOt h@
Is fatal as one striking tha side O&
the ship. The netting would not have
to be more than about II feet broad
and could be hauled in close along
side and hoisted out of the water
when there was nO danger Of course
hit would he a slight drag on tha ship
Y BUt doubt very much ir it would
make IA difference of two knots per
hour
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
JAIL Double Birthday Party.

A double birthday party was given
at the home OF Mrs. wv. H Owings,
East Main street, Thursday afternoon,
March 15, it being the sixth birthday
of Master Theodore, and the fourth
birthday of Miss Evelyn, both being
the same date.
The dining room decorations and
candles, which were green, red and
white, made a beautiful sight. Re
freshments were served and all had a
jolly good time Those who attended
were Masters Henry KINNEY, Frances
Thomas, and Theodore Owings, Misses
Jane and Josephine CoDnan and
Evelyn Owings. Visitors were Mrs.
E. o. Cash, Miss Lola AIlender, Miss
Zula Cash and Miss Reba Erb.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
The women Who Did.

Last evening Tho Woman's Club, of
this city, gave a. entertainment AKA the
Opera House and presented the
pageant, "The Women Who Did" be-
fore a well filled house.
Promptly at o'clock the entertain
ment was opened by the Westminster
$extette rendering several splendid 60
lections Mr. Ballard, solOist, sang 4A
Person Love Song by DeKoven, ana
Requiem" by Homer.
Following this the pageant, The
Women Who Did" was presented by
seventeen ladies who appeared on the
stage dressed in costume, each repre-
senting some character which had be-
come famous in history. IA Girl, eX-
presses a desire to see these women
who had become famous and in re-
sponse to a call of the Genius of His
tory each lady costumed accordingly,
appears On the stage, one after anoth-
eT.
All the parts were splenqidly taken
and the costumes were beautiful. The
cast of characters is as follows:
Dramatic Personae: a Girl, who de-
sires to see the Women of History,
Mrs Babylon; Genius OF History, Mrs.
Ward; Spirit of Modern America, An
Interrogation Point, MrR. George
Mather; Judith, The Jewish Princess,
Mrs Albaugh; Xantippe, The Wife of
Socrates, Mrs. J. s. Myers; Isabella,
Queen of Spain, Mrs Shaw; Cornelia,
A Roman MatrOn, Mrs. HHtricK, Mary
Washington, Mother Of George Wash
irgtOH Mrs Lewis Molly Pitcher,
The Heroine OF Monmouth, Mrs. Elder
dice; Betsy Ross, Maker of the Flag,
Mrs Beacham; Hannah, The Quaker
ess, Miss Robinson; Queen Elizabeth,
Mrs. Wantz; The Inca Princess, Mrs
Frank Mather; Evangeline, The Maid
of Arcadia, Mrs. Unger; Mrs. Murray,
To whom Gen. Putnam owes his es-
cape from the British, Mrs Adams;
Jingu, The Empress of Japan who
Conquered Corea, Mrs. FOrlines; Po-
cahOntas, Mrs. Miller; Dancers of the
Minuet, Misses Margaret Gehr, Eurith
Beacham, Gertrude Gehr, Katharine
Miller, Louise Beacham, Elizabeth
Reaver, Marie Shaw, Nellie billiard
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
The Gar Oh Russia Dethroned.

London, March 15.--Andrew BOnaT
Law, Chancellor of the Exchequerr
announced In the House OF Commons
tonight that Emperor Nicholas had
abdicated and that Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitch had been ap-
pointed regent The soldiers sided
with the Duma, but there was no So
rious loss OF life.
The Chancellor added that 1t was
comforting to know that the move
ment was not directed at securing
peace by Russia.
"a telegram received by the naval
attache Of the Russian Embassy in
Paris reported that the railways and
public services i'm Petrograd had re
sumed work, said Mr.. Bonar Law.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
CHINA BREAKS WITH GERMANY;
TAKES SHIPS
Tension Of Long Standing Results Inl
Severance Of Diplomatic Relations;
War Probable.

Washington, March 14.-China has
severed diplomatic relations with Ger
many, taken possession of all German
merchant ships in Shanghai, about
IT. in number, placed their crews on
shore under guard and placed armed
guards On the vessels.
Advices to the Navy Department
today from the senior officer in Chi
nese waters give no further details.
China's severance of relations has
been expected here for weeks. The
action of the United States in break
TIM relations was received with &C
claim by Chinese officials and press.
particularly young China. Feeling
against, Germany has run high, not
only because scores OF Chinese on
the way tO Europe have lost their
lives through German submarine
operations, but from memory Of the
Kaiser's order to his Boxer punitive
force to make the word German
dreaded in China for a century, and
the seizure by Germany of the whole
province of Shantung for the murder
Of two missionaries.
Seizure OF the German ships may
be taken by Germany as an act or war
as in the case of Portugal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
n W IWNWNNN 4
TM T A N%T Gl@


John T. Basler, a well-knoWn farm
er Of Hampstead district, died at his
home, near Carrollton, Monday from
apOpIexy after an illness Of three
days, aged 6l years and days He
was d member Of St. Johns QIeister's)
Church. Mr.. Basler was son of the
late Jacob Basler The following
children SURVIVE. Nolan y. Basler,
Manchester; Mrs Wm H. Beyers, Bal
timOre; Ira J. BaSler, Mrs. Herman
Weibe, Baltimore; John C. M. Claude
and Albert IT, Basler, at home; also
two brothers, Jacob Basler and Will
lam Basler, and two sisters, Mrs. John
Albaugh and Mrs. Joseph zepp- Also
siX grandchildren.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 10 a. m., at St. Johns
Neister's) Church. Interment in the
adjoining cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee G. Leister,
Harry Matthias, William Snyder. Fred
Neudecker, John DutroW, Miles Shar-
rer, Grant Leister and William
TaWney James M. $toner, funeral
director.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Transfers of Real Estate.

Edward o. Weant, trustee, to Leon
ard G. Barrick, conveys 2 tracts OF
land, for $4,000.
Milton A- Sullivan and wife to Mol
Iie M- hell, convey $500 feet of land,
fOr $500.
Emma j. Burgoon to Edward H-
Brown and wife, conveys 20 square
perches, for $375.
Jesse P. Weybright, executor, to
samuel R Weybright, conveys M
acres fOr $500.
Samuel R. Weybright and wife to
Jesse PI Weybright, convey ~ acres,
for 1890.
John F. Ehaffer and wife to John P.
and Henry Klee, convey 40 acres, for
$5
EEla Ma .ShipleF to Francis N. Bow
ara ana wife, conveys WI acres, fcr
sI4O0.
Albert g. Hawn and wife to Jacob
I. Trenton and wife, convey SS acres,
for So
Charles Hesson and wife to Joseph
Delphy, convey 1858 square feet, for
SITS.
Joseph Delphy et al., To John Frank
lin Smith, convey 4 parcels OF land,
for $500.
John M. DeLashmutt to Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad CO.. conveys LIZA
square reet-
Marriage Licenses.
James e. Dickensheets and Nova B.
T1---Sn ho&J, -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Banquet and Entertainment by !. 0. NJ.
Lodge.

On Tuesday evening the Westmins-
Ter Lodge, NO. AL, Independent Order
OIL Mechanics held q banquet and en-
tertainment at the Firemen's Build
ing, which was largely attended and
enjoyed by members and guests. q
well prepared program consisting of
tine following was rendered: Selection,
orchestra; address Of welcome, H- A-
Stone; orchestra; solo, Miss Helen
Zepp, Miss Mary Snader accompanist;
address, Rev. Wilson Chalmers Walck,
pastor of ST. Paurs Reformed Church;
solo, Walter Zepp, Miss Emma Schaef-
far, accompanist; solo. Miss Marjorie
Yingling, Miss Mary Snader, accom-
PIANIST; orchestra
The menu served at the banquet
consisted of oysters, chicken, ice
cream cake &c
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
MUST PAY FOR RUIN OF DRUNK
ARDS LIFE
Wife Wins Suit Against SaloOnkeeper
Who Sold Man Liquor Gets Verdict
For $4,000.

John Barleycorn was dealt severe
blow at the hand of Justice Guy in
the Bronx County Court, New York,
when he awarded $4,000 damages To-
woman, who sued hotelkeeper for
selling liquor to her husband.
The Justice conducted 80 inquest
without a jury into the complaint OF
Mrs. Ida Heaton against William r.
Talbot, of Beacon, N. Y She alleged
that Talbot disregarded her verbal and
written instructions not to sell liquor
tO her husband, Reuben HeatOn.
The suit was undefended and at the
conclusion OF the inquest Justice Guy
awarded Mrs. Heaton verdict for the
full amount sued for. Talbot did not
defend the action
It was testified to by Mrs Heaton
and corrObOrated by witnesses that
HeatOn was "a wealthy owner Of IA
chain OF grocery stores In and around
the vicinity of Beacon, N. Y. He was
also the owner Of paper bag manu-
factory. Mrs. Heaton testified she
lived in luxury, had three servants, a
home of her own aRd enjoyed the best
that money could buy until her hus-
band began to patronize Talbot,s place,
which adjoined one Of his grocery
stores in Beacon.
On some Of Heaton's sprees he
would return home and beat his wife,
Mrs Heaton testified, and she served
notice or Talbot that she would hold
him responsible for her husbands ac-
tions
As result of Heaton's conduct his
wife won decree Of separation. Later
Justice Mills awarded her alimony Of
$lO0 a month and the custody of three
children. Tit was testified that HeatOn
continued on his way to financial and
commercial ruin, his grocery stores
were soon closed and the paper bag
manufactOry also failed Their house
was sold ait foreclosure
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Union Services fin Taneytown.

Beginning next Sunday evening the
four churches Of TaneytOwn will hold
a series OF union evangelistic services
covering a period OF two weeks.
Similar services were held year ago,
and met with such general. favor that
many people are looking forward
eagerly to tn coming series.
The plan of last year will - follow
ed i'm full All the services will be-
held in the Lutheran church, at 7.30
o'clock each evening, except that no
services will be held on Monday nights.
The four pastors will Go the preach
ing, and a large union choir will lead
in the singing. There we're about 70
voices in the choir a year ago, and III
is expected. to have about the same
number this year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
IlE[fLEg,,tene.-

Jesse Magee, aged SO years and 8
months, died at his home at Carroll
ton, Tuesday. He is survived by one
son, Carroll, at home, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. James Lockard, near this
city.
Funeral services were held yester-
day at Ill a. M, in Bethel Church Of
God, CarrolIton, Rev. s. B. Craft off,
ciating. Interment in adjoining
cemetery. The pallbearers were VIM.
IT. Long. Miles Sharrer, Philip Har-
pei, ". E Evans, Nimrod Green and
Marian Green F O. Sharrer, funeral
director.
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Sullivan.

After an illness Of few days Edna
r., daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sullivan, of Hanover, Pa, formerly of
this city, died Friday evening at $50
o'clock of diphtheria- She was aged
3 years, A month and 22 days The O.
ceased il survived by her parents, two
brothers, and four sisters, Elizabeth,
Louise, Madeline, Bessie, William
and Charles, all at home.
Burial was made Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock i'm the family lot in Mt.
Olivet cemetery. The Rev. G- W.
Nicely officiated at the grave.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church

Morning Worship, 1890 Sermon,
subject, Relation of Doing to Know
ing" Anthem, The Heavens Declare
Thy Glory Lord" Evening Service,
7.3O. Subject, "Regalvanizing Indif-
ferent Members" Sunday school, 9.15
a. m. Preparatory Membership Class,
z p. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday,
73O ID. m Subject, Rules" T.. It,
MOwbray, pastor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Miller

Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, widow OF the
late George B Miller, died Friday
night at II o'clock at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Lydia Winand, of Alb
bottstoWn, Pa, from complication
of diseases. She was aged ST. years.
The deceased II survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Lydia Wyand, with
whom she resided; Mrs. Levi Look
enbill, Of York, and Mrs. Flora As
pers, of Abbottstown, and by one
brother, Samuel Asper, of Green
mount, Md.
The funeral was held Wednesday
with brief services from her late
home at O'Clock, and further ser
vices and interment at Mummert's
meeting house, near East Berlin, the
Rev. David H. Baker officiating.