The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-02-03

VIGIL oui last tSSuc VIC eIiOAe VI
the many advantages arising from the
use Of this means Of Illuminating over
the present system Of lamps, aud we
were not aware that some Of our citi-
zcus were then discussing the subject
Mr.. Johu II. Yingliug, has been solici.
ting subscriptions during the past week
and he reports that $500 have been
subscribed. According to the charter
stock to the amount Of $4,000 must be
taken before the company can organize,
and VIC hope that the citizens Of the
town ana also Of the country will speed
lily hand in their names. We believe
that Gas Stock 10 tho cities is paying
from 100 to 200 per cent, at least there
is none Of the stock ever offered for
sale, aud if it pays that much there it
certainly will be u profitable investment
here.
Fatal AccidsAt-Mr. William War.
denlclt was instantly killed on Monday
last by the falling Of tree. As far as
we are able to learn there was "chop-
ping mitch at Mr.. Snabels, about two
miles below the Deer Park Chapel, aud
he iu company with ten or twelve others
was present for the purpose Of partici-
pating in the fun. Warning was given
that the tree was falling, but he was
too much absorbed in chopping to hear
or supposng himself out of reach of the
tree continued, when the tree fell, strik-
ing him on the neck, breaking it. Mr..
W. was about % years old aud u single
man.
RoL5uy.-Thc dwelling of Judge
Cockey, at Finksburg, was entered on
Saturday evening whilst the family were
at supper, aud robbed of lady's valua-
Bile gold watch and chain. The thief
passed up stairs through and adjoining
room, broke open a trunk aud took the
watch and chain. The loss was not
discovered until Sunday morning. A
negro was supposed to be the guilty
party, search was made aud the prop.
erty was found on him In his hurry
to leave with the spoils he overlooked
some valuable jewelry and small sum
Of money
Sale ofa Totca Lot.-Mr. Isaac E..
Pearson, Jr,, has purchased of Mr.. T.
ii. Bankard, lot, situated on Green
| Street, fronting 60 feet with depth OF
1913 feet, for $3.50. We are pleased to
sec that many persons are purchasing
lots GU this street, as it is destined To
be the street of the city for private
residences, in few years, aud we would
suggest that the buildings be set back
so as to allow small space for flowers,
trees, &c, in trout.
SpoRgers.-There are many persons
who either take no paper at all, or else
take oae from distant city, and when
they wish to see what is transporting in
their own neighborhood they beg the
local paper froIa some citizen more lib
eral than themselves. Many men Of
this kind az. engaged in business, and
frequently grumble because people do
not patr5nize "home industry" when
they Practice the very thing of which
they complain.
Protrdcted 4Keetitgs.-A correspond.
eut at Middleburg writes US that a pro
tracted meeting has been in progress
there for some time and that large
number have made profession Of re.
ligion.
In the new Methodist Protestant
Church, in this city, a series of meetings
have been held for nearly two weeks,
and very many persons have presented
themselves at the altar nightly.
PaJiie .SaIes-The time for publish,
ing personal property sales is now here,
and large number may soon be looked
for in our columns. Those who desire
to make purchases of farm stock or
utensils, will do we'll to examine our
advertisements carefully.
Budding The maple trees in this
city last week commenced to bud,
caused by the warm weather Of the past
few days. We do not remember any.
thing like this ever occurring in Jan.
nary before.
On the first page Of this issue we
publish the Ordnance, passed by both
branches Of the Baltimore CITY Council.
authorizing the endorsing of bonds to
the amount OF 81 400, 600 for the use OF
the Western Maryland Rail- Dad.
The Difference Bucks county, Pa,
with a population more than double
that of Carroll county, only gave as
premiums at their Agricultural Exhi.
bition last fall Sl,335,1l, whilst our
premium list amounted to $4,000.
.SickHcss-We understand that much
sickness prevails throughout the county
at this time, though not of seriou.
nature.
Have you seen those Beautiful Sale
Bills executed at the ADVOCATE Office
this season? If not, call and examine
them. "No charge for showing our
goods"
Bust ness Locals.