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France. December 20. 1918.


Dear Father, Mother and All:
received your welcome letters and al
80 the Christmas package that you
all sent to me which I enjoyed very
much and I thank you for it. Every
thing was in good shape. You all
still continue sending me an envelope
and a sheet of writing paper every
time you write to me. That box Of
envelopes and writing paper that
you sent, some one got into the box
one day while was gone to mess
and stole all but eight of the envel-
opes. Cannot trust anybody over
here, for we do not know who is who
II have my pockets all full of things
the Government gave me to keep
them from being stolen. L have a
German watch and also rifle which
captured and will bring them home
when T come If i can. The watch Is
i'm fine running condition. II wish
the time would come to 60 back to
good old Maryland again for am
tired Of France. I have not heard
from John more than twice since he
landed over here. II heard his pic
ture and letter were in the paper.
If you can wish you would send me
them both and / will keep it in my
pocket book until # get home. +
have my picture and letter you sent
me in my pocket book and the one
Miss Carrie Greene sent Harland.
He gave it to me and + have them
both in my pocket book and will keep
them there have been making
rings out Of some Of this French
money and will bring some home and
make a few for you all. Jacob
Pickett il i'm the hospital now. do
not think he will BE- there long. He
was taken there for bronchitis. all
the rest of us are well. We have
been having rain, 7 believe every day
for the last three weeks. Today ii
the first day we have mad snow over
here and it is showing now. 1t can
not lay, the ground is too muddy and
wet. # am still at that German
camp It II about twenty miles
north OF Verdun. We are getting
ready to move now toward seanort
but to say when we will sail / do not
know Hope I will get to eat some
or that meat, sausage, pudding and
hominy. Do not save 1t too long. It
might spoil. / have not had anv ice
cream since left Camp Meade.
What Ar will do to ice cream when I
get back to the states Will BE- great.
Hope this finds you all well, / am
we'll. ] have to close. I want his
r. Continued Om page fDMrl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-01-31

Groundhogs decline to wait for
Candlemas Day, next month, the
official date set for them to peer out
and determine what the weather will
be for six weeks after their nap is
disturbed The animals are already
prowling in the woods around Hazel
ton, Pa., their period or Information
having come to an end, apparently.
Some claim this is q sign Of the
cessation nf cold weather.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-01-31
DETOUR.

Miss Mary ,Weybright is visiting in
New Windsor
P. ID. Koons, ST., spent a few days
this week in Washington.
Mrs Chas Fog1e, daughter Ethel,
and Dorothy Dorsey, near Woodsboro,
spent Saturday with Mrs. Eta Fox.
Mrs. Carroll Cover and daughter,
OF Key Mar, spent several days with
Mrs T.. ID. Diller. ~
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In view of the report that j. being
circulated that he does not wish to
be renominated and reelected as
States Attorney, MIR Seabrook has
caused his card to b. published in
our advertising columns correcting
the report, announcing his candidacy
for denomination and asking the sup-
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Ruby.

Joseph Ruby, of near Glyndon died
Of stomach trouble on January 26 at
the age of 73 years, 6 months and 2
days. Interment took place at st.
Johns, Leister's, on Wednesday
morning, Rev. Stephen Traver Off
ciating. The following children sur
vive: John, of DeihPs Island; !;
Howard, of Beckleysvil1e, Baltimore
county; Mrs. Rachel Nash, Of Glyn-
don; Mrs. VIM Tracy, OF White
House, and Mrs, Susie Oursler, Of
Baltimore.
The deceased was formerly of this
vicinity and two brothers, William H.,
and John W., OF Snydersburg; also
one sister, Mrs. Peter Sauble, Of
Westminster, survive him. ]. F.
Eline, of Reisterstown, was funeral
director. ..
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Mr legret that the condition III
callv n;,~rence ~ Gillelan who IL criti-
provs.' ~ with pneumonia is not i'm
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Barber.

Emory L. Barber, infant son Of
Mr. and Mrs William M Barber, Of
Bird Hill, died Tuesday, January 28
from broncho-pneumonia, aged 8
months. Funeral services were held
INV Trinity Lutheran church, Small
wood, Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock Interment In adjoining
cemetery r. A. Sharrer g. Son fun
eral directors. DN 4A MY HNN . MIMI
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ShiDIpy,

C1ora May SliiRley, infant dargh-
ter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ship
W., near UnicnTiIle died Monday ~
2.S0 D. m, aged 4 months and 9
DAYS. Funeral services were held
Tuesday I'LL Taylorsvi11e Methodist
Episcopal church conducted bv Rev
IN. w. Wagrer. Tnterment was made
in The adjoining cemetery. The
pallbearers were four small girls,
Mary III. Green, Madeline 81 GaInn-
BelTa TaIEenbell and Bessie Spencer
@. M. Waltz funeral directors.
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CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL
REPORT.
The MEMBERSHIP is 11,146 FROM The
DRIVE--ONLY THREE DISTRICTS REACH
THE GOAL.

Delay in receiving reports and
membership books from numle- Ot
districts made it impossible KUN l4o
committee to publish earle the
final result of the Fed Cross Cari5t-
mas Roll Call campaign in Carroll
county.
Number of members enrolled Ly
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Cofman.

Austin Coffman, So years old, died
home, near Harrisburg. He il sur
viFed by his wife, living in Hagers-
town, and four brothers, John Coff-
man, York; Henry Coffman, West
minister; Samuel COffman, Kings
dale,- Adams county, Pa, and David
COffman, OF Hanover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-01-31


William J. Beaver, died at his
home near this city, Monday, Janu-
ary 27, aged rs years, months and
5 days. He is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Elmer c. Beaver, of
this city; Grover C. Beaver, of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Elizabeth Myers.
of Philadelphia; Mrs. William
Brothers, OF Cranberry; Mrs. James
FendolIs. OF Medford; Harry R.
Beaver, OF Harrisburg; William N.
Beaver, Of Baltimore; Granville j.
Beaver and Mrs. Clara E. Smith. at
home. Funeral services in charge
of Rev. C. E. Dodson were held at
the home Thursday at 10 a. M, and
interment made in Deer Park ceme-
terry. The pallbearers5 we're Messrs.
Hanson Wolf, J. George Hoffman,
Charles Fowler, Henry Fowler,
Robert Gist and James Case Y. ~
Sharrer & Son funeral directors.
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COURT HOUSE NEWS
TRANSFERS or REAL ESTATE, MARRIAGE
LICENSES, ETC.
Transfers of Real Estate.

John D. " 1t ct al. to Mary A. Win
ter convey 31s acres, for $224.25.
Agnes NICK. Simmons and husband
"a Clifton M Mills and wife convey
13 acres, for $1OO.
Robert G. Shoemaker to D. Wash
ington Shoemaker, convey 43 acres,
for $4,000.
%. Washington lShoemaker and
wife to Robert G. Shoemaker ct al,
convey 43 acres, for $4,000.
George H. Pickett and wife to
Harry b. Pickett and wife, convey
1887 square feet, for $5.
Missouri M. Kleinsnitz and hus-
hand, to William A. Buerger, convey
20 acres, for $40.
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private John Schweigart returned
+ afae Yesterday evening having been
sasrFl, aTrnf frnrm Cnmm Maafi
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M.cGee.

Thomas H. McGee, son of Annie M
and the late. Aquilla McGee, and for
merly of this county, died
i'm Baltimore February n, aged
43 years Besides his widow
and four children he leaves
surviving him the following brothers
and sisters: Walter :. McGee, Of Ar
cadia; Mrs. William Parke, of Reis-
terstown; Mrs r. IT, Massey, Of Wash
ington; Jesse A. McGee, of Baltimore;
Andrew M. MCGEE, of New jersey and
Mrs Leslie Robertson, Of near this
city
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DEATHS
GilIoIan

Our citizens were shocked Wednes-
day night to hear of the death of Mrs.
Ella Troxell Chilean, wife of Law
renee Gillelan, who died about 8
o'clock at her home on East Main
street, having been i'll only one day
and night from influenza Mrs
Chilean was loved by all who knew
her, and her many friends mourn
her early death, which is all the
more sad on account off the serious
illness of Mr.. Chilean. Three
daughters, Elizabeth, Ruth and Mar
garet, at home survive. She was the
daughter of George w. and Ella E.
Albaugh, this city who survive; al
SO one brother, Carroll and one sis
ter, Miss Mariana Albaugh, this
city. She was in her 34th year.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of her brother, Carroll AL
baugh, East Main street, Saturday
morning, February 1, at 1890
o'clock, Rev. Hetrick, assisted by Rev.
Mcwbray, will have charge of the
services. T.. A. Sharrer & Son fun
eral directors.
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Hunter.


Mrs. Elizabeth E. Hunter wife of
the late Robert r. Hunter, of West
minister, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Reuben F. Shipley,
near Lawndale, January 26, aged II
years, months and IA days. She is
survived by six daughters, Mrs.
George Harris, of Warfeldsburg;
Mrs. Frank Ward, of Asbestos; Mrs.
Reuben F. Shipley, near Lawndale;
Mrs. Harry Davis, near Westminster; +;
and Mrs. Henry Flaggs and Mrs.
Joseph Caskey, Of Baltimore; three
sons, Charles B. and William F., of
Westminster, and John. of Philadel-
phia, Pa; also "a grandchildren and
80 great grandchildren.
/ Funeral services were held from
the home of her son, Charles, on
Tuesday at 10 a. m, Rev. E. It. Now
bray officiating. Interment was made
in Westminster cemetery. The pail
bearers were Wilbur Harris, John
CoplDersmith, Joshua, Erwin, Joseph
and Frank Hunter. r. A. Sharrer &
Son funeral directors.
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SCllaeffer.

Mrs. Elsie Schaeffer, wife of
Charles Schaeffer, near this city
died Sunday morning, aged about 81
years, after an illness from flu and
bronchial pneumonia. Besides her
husband she is survived by four
children. Charles, Mary, Frances
and David, at home; also her moth
er, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, one
brother, Charles Brown and three
sisters, Mrs. Augustus Bankard, Mrs.
John Frock and Mrs. Edward Man
ger, all of this county.
Funeral services were conducted
at her home, Tuesday afternoon by
Rev. G. w. Wa1ck assisted by Rev. w.
H. Hetrick. Interment was made in
Krider's cemetery.
The palllcarers were Murray
.Slag1e, Henry W.amFTor = C. Stoner.
David WiltaT@ John T. CUNNINGHAM
a~1 Luther NGll Harvey Banhara
e. Son funeral directors.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
WAR WORKERS GUESTS
AT BIRTHDAY PARTY
Enjoyable Gathering in Honor Of
Miss Pearl Davis.

\ birthday party in honor Of Miss
Pearl Davis was given Wednesday
evening at the home of her brother
ln-Iaw. 7. Z. Poscy. 11O7 Sixth street
southwest. The house was very
tastefUily and appropriately deco
rated with crepe paper and flowers.
Games and music were enjoyed un-
tia late hour Mrs. Posey and Miss
Davis performed at the piano. Miss
r. Clements sang several solos. the
entire company joining in the
chorus.
Miss Davis was the recipient Of
many lovely gifts. among them a
beautiful wrist watch.
The guests were mostly war
workers and were Miss B. Tyler.
Miss NJ Posey. Miss B. Hefeman, r
butcher. Miss J. Farrisee, Miss n
Showalter. Miss F. VI. Wilson, Mrs
W. n Belfeld and son. Mr.. and Mrs
James H Harding. c. J. Croghan.
Ms c.. VI. JudsOn. Mrs Z. Thomas.
ScrGt. @ Nichols Miss NJ Klein. E.
Dakin. Miss A Anderson, Miss y.
Norris. J. Carpenter, Miss NJ. Devine.
Mis- F. Clements, Miss C. Prince.
Mis- J. Gantner. f. Rankin, c.
Rrcwu. c. Gantner. Miss NJ Watson.
Miss NJ a. Gardner. F. Frickles.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
KEEP URIC acid
OUT OF JOINTS
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to Eat
Less Meat and Take
Salts.

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than
to cure, states a well-known authority.
We are advised to dress warmly: keep
the feet dry; avoid exposure eat less
meat. but drink plenty of good water.
rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which is
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out in
he urine; the pores of the skin are
also a means of freeing the blood of
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate the uric acid
which keeps accommodating and circu-
latinG through the system, even
tually Settling in the Joints and
muscles. causing stiffness. soreness
and pain called rheumatism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of Jad Salts: put tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for a
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus ridding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject to
rheumatism. Here you have a pleas
ant, effervescent Whitewater drink
which helps overcome uric acid and is
beneficial to your kidneys as WE'LL
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
ALEXANDRIA
TIE HERALD BUREAU
A. ). DOniphan,
= hlns -tre-.

Alexandria, Va, Jan. 16.-Repre-
sentative Charles c. Carlin, who re-
Gently returned from the battlefields
Of Europe, tonight delivered an in
teresting address on his trip abroad
before a capacity audience in the
auditorium Of the War Camp Com
munity Service Club under the aus
piCes of the Cameron Club.
Regarding the victory he said
every side is claiming it, but he was
of the opinion that it took all to
win.
There was no question he said
but that the United States troops
saved the day at Chateau Thierry.
st. Mihiel proved to be the key that
unlocked the door to reach the Ger
mans he said.
A spirit of greed and avaric" pre-
walls among the European nations
today, who do not trust each other
stronger today in Europe than
Woodrow Wilson who is regarded
by the people in Europe as an
apostle. The people are so in accord
with his principles for peace that
they will prevail on the delegates at
the peace table to adopt his policy
he said.
Speaking of the American navy.
he said he had heard great deal
of talk about the British navy. but
ninety-five per cent of the naval Of
ficers with whom he talked were of
the opinion that the American navy
could successfully cope with the
navy of any other nation in the
world. He said he felt proud not
only of its achievements but of it's
personnel.
The only branch Of the army in
which the allies say We excel is the
Engineer Corps, he said. At Bor-
deauX he said they had built in less
than four months one of the most
wonderful drydOcks in the world,
nearly 1000 feet long, and all of the
material for it's construction was
brought across the Atlantic.
He paid a glowing tribute to the
women of the Red Cross whom he
saw at work. He said: IF there
was ever an organization that hu-
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
, Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's Ofnt-
ment n FayOrite Remedy.

Had 81 ulcers on my legs Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's Oint-
ment cured me.''-Wm. J. Nichols, 4l2
Wilder street, Rochester. y. Y.
Get large box for 50 cents at any
druggist, says Peterson. of Buffalo,
and money back if it isn't the best
you ever used. Always keep Peter
sons Ointment in the house. Fine
for 5urns. scalds. bruises, sunburn,
and the sureSt remedy for itching
eczema and piles the world has ever
knawn.
PetersOn's Ointment is the best for
blefding and itching piles l have ever
fouhd-'-Maj. Charles Z. Whitney,
Vineyard Haven. Mass.
T etersOn's Ointment has rive,
great satisfaction for Salt Rheum -
Mrs. J. L. Weiss. CuylervilIe, n. Y.
All druggists sell it. recommend il.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
Frankin's s Birthday Marks Launching
Of 1919 Campaign for Sale of W. S. s..
Thrifograms
By BEN FRANKLIN.

Save and have.
Every little makes a mickle.
Little strokes fell great oaks.
A rolling stone gathers no
moss.
Spend one penny less than
thy clear gains.
The way to wealth is as short
as the way to market.
Money can beget money, and
its offspring can beget more.
1t is foolish to lay out money
in a purchase of repentance.
Waste neither time nor mon
ey, but make the best use of
both.
Remember that money is of
the prolific, generating nature.
All things are cheap to the
saving, dear to the wasteful.
If you would be wealthy,
think of saving as well as get
ting.
A penny saved is a twopence
clear. A pin a day is a groat
a year.
Gain may be temporary and
uncertain, but expense is con-
slant and certain.
Buy what thou hast no need
of, and ere long thou shalt sell
thy necessarics.
1t is easier to suppress the
first desire than to satisfy all
that follow it.
He that murders a pound de-
stroys all that it might have
produced, even scores of
pounds.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
Celebrations In
Every School House in
Country Today in Honor
of Philosophers Memory.

Today is the 2lSth anniversary of
the birth of Benjamin Franklin. 1t
marks also the formal launching of
the 1919 campaign for the sale of War
Savings Stamps. although the new
stamps have been actually on sale
since January l.
As pioneer of the principles of
economy, tine practice of which by
the American people helped materially
in winning the present war, Frank
Inns memory will be honOred today
with greater esteem than ever before.
Fitting celebrations will be held in
every school house IN the country,
and community and civic exercises
will he held everywhere
The government has paid high trib-
utr to the memory of Franklin, the
great ilosopher-inventor. in placing
his likeness on the 1919 issue of War
Savings Stamps.
Synonymous with Thrift.
FrankIin'S name Is more and
more becoming fixed in the public
mind as beng synonymous with
THRIFT. The clever aphorisms advo-
eating the widespread practice Of
wise buying. zane saving and secure
investment are as applicable today,
If not more so, than when written
$50 years ago.
Born in Boston. January Il. 1905,
he began his career at the age Of
ten in his fathers tallow chandlery.
Dissatisfied. he was allowed later to
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17

of, and therefore the ratification is
complete when the legislature has
acted and does not depend upon any
subsequent action by the voters OF
the States.
II confidently believe, therefore,
that just as they have erred in
their judgment with reference TO the
power of Congress and the require
ment of two-thirds of all the mem
bers of both houses of Congress TO
submit an amendment. so the liquor
men are doomed to disappointment
in the matter OF defeating the
amendment by the referendum
route"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
FISH OUTPUT HALTED,
NEW PROBE ORDERED
Boats Withdrawn from Boston
Fleet, SAYS Waterfront Organizer.

With the cost Of foods almost dou-
bIed during the war, and charges that
packer interests have reaped great
profits from manipulation Of meat
prices before the Senate Agricultur"
Commi-re". the government yesterday
began an investigation Of tn resjric-
ffo7 of 're Tsh output in Boston.
Charge hat the fsh catch ther"
Ead been decreased by 6oOo.ocO pounds
duriuk the last six weeks 10y tn"
Wi NdrawaI OF its boats from the fish
ing fleet were laid before the SeCre-
tary nj Labor by Charles :. ParncIl
OF Boston. who is the organizer of the
waterfront council of that harbor.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
u. S. Action May Avert
Garment Worker Strike

The Department OF Labor will at
tempt to. avert the annual strike Of
the garment workers in New York.
T.. VI. Squires. Of the Division Of
Cancellation. with Offices at l47
81 oadway. New York City. has been
assigned to try 10 adjust tn" dis
pUte now pending in tEat industry
there.
The workers through the Inter
national Ladies Garment Workers
'-DiOn on December - demanded Of
the Dress and Shirt Waist Manu-
faCtuTers AssOcistion reduction
IN the hours Of work t. forty four
a week. . fifteen per cent inCrea~ 50
in wages to meet the Increased cost
Of livinG. and permission for a
union representative tp inspect
each shop once a month.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
HOLD SERVICES
FOR DEAD CHIEF
Presidents S Own Army and
Navy Union to Honor
Memory Of Roosevelt.

The Presidents own Garrison. No
loi, Army and Navy Union. will hold
impressive memorial services In mem.
ory Of Col Theodore Roosevelt. sol.
der, statesman. scholar and former
President at an early date in one O,
the largest haILs or churches Of tho
city. This decision Was reached al "a
meeting held last night At u. A q
Hall, upon resolution introduced by
Capt }. Walter Mitchell.
Colonel Attended Musters.
il WAS stated that President Rooso-
Welt was one Of three Presidents. fu-
cluding Presidents Mckinley and Taft
who have been members Of this gar
risOn. Col Roosevelt attended the mus
ters OF the garrison whenever public
business would permit
The committee last night appointed
to max" the arrangements Tor the
Roosevelt memorial services was
composed Of Capt J. Walter Mitchell.
r. c. r. Humphries. Col William D..
Hull, Henry Pfiel and Capt @. T.
Jbdd
The Washington herald., 1919-01-17
,l0BER ROUSES
Ds'LEY'S WRATH
Questions on Texas Con-
tributions Resented By
= Former Senator.

Clashes between former United
States Senator Bailey, Of Texas, and
Maj. z. Lowry Humes. counsel for
the Senate judiciary subcommittee, in
vestigating propaganda, marked yes
terdays hearing.
You have no more authority to
conduct this sort of an Investigation
that ! have" Bailey told Maj. Humes.
Bailey strenuously protested when
Mai Humes questioned A. J. Arnold,
of Fort Worth. Texas. concerning con-
tribUtOrs to the publicity work Arnold
was conducting in connection with the
National Farmers Union and the
Texas State Union.
Il object to the witness answering
that, question" Bailey declared. -
object to having these names intro
duCed IN the testimony
ChairIqan Overman ruled that the
question should be decided in eXecu-
tive session later.
so 900 from Brewers.
The witness admitted that he re-
ceiyed about $4,000 from the brew
ers during the years of 1914 to
1913. OF this sum. he stated that
+ l. Otrey, of Texas, had contri-
buted between $4,000 and $4,000
in 1914 He stated that the follow
ing railway companies had also
contributed through Eric P. Sven
son. a New York banker: Sante Fe,
Southern Pacific. Union Pacific, Mis-
souri, Kansas and Texas, Illinois
Central. and Norfolk and Western.
Payments by the railways were
made in February. 1915, for the pur-
pose of propa ganda against the Ad-
amson law.
Swerson will appear before the
subcommittee this morning or to-
morrow. Maj. HUmes announced.