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GOOD NEWS FOR ALL!

TINE undersigned respectfully announces to
Il the citizens of Westminster, and Of the
county generally, that he has made arrange.
ments for Harvest and Preserving seasons By
which he will be enabled to offer special in.
dueements in Brown and White Sugars, Sy.
rups, CoHees, Teas, Spices and Groceries,
ofevery kind. His stock of Ladies', Misses
and Children's Shoes, Mems and BOYS Boots,
Shoes and Hats, is large and attractive both
in styles and prices.
QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE,
Woodenware, Stoneware, Knives and Forks,
spoons, &c, the largest and cheapest stock
in Westminster.
SILVER PLATED WARE, CLOCKS,
Looking Glasses, Linen and Paper Window
Shades, Table Oil Cloths, &c, &c.
The success which has attended strict ad
herence TO the "Cdsh System" and his motto
of Quick Sales and Snail hofts,' as de.
monstrated by largely increased business,
encourages him TO continue on the same plan.
Feeling assured that stock and prices will
prove satisfactory TO the closest buyers and
soliciting call,
Am Very Respectfully,
W. o. LIGGET.
Successor to ]. l.. Reifsnider, West End.
Westminster. iune os.tf
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GUzrowDKE AGRIcuLruRAL CLuB.--
This Club, composed Of farmers Of BaIti-
more county, met on the I'd instant. The
best fertilizer was the knotty problem under
discussion Phosphate and nitrogen were
claimed as The sine gua non Of plant food
Bone imparss the former, and clover is the
cheapest source Of the latter. A promi-
Dest commission merchant, guest Of the
Club Thought the farmer ought to be his
own manufacturer. There was a profit Of
30 to 30 per cent which could be saved to
the farmer. Mr.. Sands, Of the Ameriean
Farmer, was an enthusiast on bone he
had tried bone on his own farm to his en-
tire satisfaction, The great fertility Of the
English farming lands was due to the use
Of bone IL connection with sheep raising
and the growth Of turnips. The discusaion
continued It some length. Committees
were then appointed 20 investigate sgri-
cultural machinery 70 test grass, grain
and other seeds; and to conduct expert
iaezts With fertilizers.
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your friends
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-08-23

A New Harvester d nov building a 4
manufacturing establishments near Troy.
New York BY means Of i reel Il Il IN.
tended 70 carry the heads Of she standing
grain into The machine, where The grain L
braahed qut If The heads b means Of 4
revolving steel brash, the straw with The
chat on ihe bead being left standing on
the field The grain, after being tIrreshed,
PASSES backward into the machine, where
4 i cleaned, elevated and discharged into
taes. The machine 5 qnife light and
comparatively inexpensive.
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FURNITURE AND STOVES,

49, at IRA Z. cROUsE's, is
disregard Of your own inter In
- est that is wholly inexcusable.
Having had a long experience in the
business, he now hatters himself that he can
always exhibit 20 those wishing to purchase
any article in his line, stock not exeelled in
variety and quality BY any other establishment
IN the county, and his prices are guaranteed
not to exceed those Of Baltimore city, or any
other place in the State.
sD- Don't mistake the place, one hundred
yards east Of the Railroad. on Main street.
nearly opposite the new Catholic Church,
Westminster.
may n
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SHEsPs---It Is admitted that the rear
ing Of sheep d one Of the most profitable
pursuits Of husbandry. Nothing pays the
farmer better than his Hock, and yet, many
farmers raise no sheep at al, because Of the
great risk Of having them killed BY dogs.
Theprice Of meat for food, is high; the price
Of clothing Is high; wool Is in great de-
mand for the use Of the manufacturers !;
but sheep are not reared in sufficient num-
bers TO meet the demand for them, because
Of the great number Of worthless, destruc
tive dogs, Farmers, you must tax dogs,
for the protection Of sheep. Make the tax
sufficient to pay for all sheep that are de-
stroyed by dogs. Insome counties, where 4
tax Of this kind has been levied, the revenue
is NOT only sufficient to pay the farmers for
all the sheep killed, but there Is surplus
besides, which goes to the public school
fund or to the keeping up Of public roads.
Is this not better than to have no dog tar
and no Sheep AsRIcoIA.
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Ssltti Hattrp.


&efiI he fragile. aesial blossoms
Open. u Fess and IN purple szrayed,
Bright vita he Aues o. he clouds oflhe morning
Transient "a lovely, unfolding 10 fade:
soQn' sttheI willW whore The runbeamaar are falling
Longest tAs5 hngef within the deep shade.
50 with oul spiriss: the hopes that are uurest.
Hopes NTH brightness thai 8 not ~ earth.
hict. from cur nohlsst and best zsuir.tiona'
1r,,ne ia their heavenly BEAUTY 10 birth,
On cheer ~ m0zf ID de darkness Of sorrow.
ofAen iAde hrss u The sunlight Of mirth.
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dhe 5aruler.



A farmer sees a gate, a clegis. or some
other useful confluence illustrated in the
Agreniiurist or other paper, and It meet
ing his wants be makes one and uses il.
His neiehhor living several miles Of sees
he affair and makes one Ike il, and 30
The thing gets into use throughout large
ssction q fhe country. At lsngth there
comes along ! chap who claims that Ne
holds : pakent upon the gate or other de-
vice, that Tie farmer has inffinged upon
his rights, and thrsaiens immediate prose
eution Il royalty is not paid. In nine
eases out o. ten the farmer i inundated
BY The assurance Of the fellow, and to avoid
trouble pays the sum demanded, and the
fellow, who in nine cases ont Of ten s =
aWindIsr, goes on to fleece the next farmer.
This, ID brief, Is the story that comes to
rs % often that We are sure that large
amount of swindling Is carried on in this
manner. Being in Washington while
ago, we had an interview with the Hon.
Commissioner Of Patents, with a view 10
sae what could be done 10 stop this gFiev-
Gus nuisance. The Commissioner Is en-
tirely in sympathy with the farmen, and
y reAoy Y 60 ~ IN ns power 70 save 'nem
rom imposition. ne 'oad us several
not advisable to publish, as il would put
the rugues On their guard We give our
friends the following advice In the frst
p'Aoe ~ ~ y llish'eneu Mos' farmers
- WING 2 make aaaoss any sacrinee
~ cruef e aso,a anything tnaI looks h.e
nMsu ana '1ese sn,nais,s kngw X
Ae,'ss upen 'h,s knceleuge, shez Dlns'er
Ana 1nlsa-sn. Icy mem p'oN. 1ney can
nes, unoeF any clreums'a1ees, Dl,ng you
''s, s souEs q uaaet sevsnl mOh.es ana
D.un = 'nelI enlei Romance; n = man
s ss snAs yOa nave .nIIangsn 1ls patent,
esnlaee % Sc h,s PATENT u ne cannot
nov = q glse rs aa.e q sue, q me
n.las " "hlch = was nsusa 10 h0s ootper
an n' hanu 'ne uA1s ana Z you
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ISlfk undersigned, having -.
- bought o., J. ]. I.eister
interest IN the wen known Is
adjustment Of Aessrs, Shorb 4 Lester. Main
street. Westminster, West Of The Railroad
viii continue TO keep On hand a full and com
plete assortment Of all kinds and STYLES d
FURNITURE, and full assortment Of Cane
and Wood Seat Chairs, Hair and Husk Mat
trassess Looking Grass Plates, &C., which
I'll Be sold cheap for cash. Old Cane Sea-
Chairs rs-seated and Furniture repaired.
UNDERTAKING.
Walnut and Metallic COINS and Caskes,
on band Funerals attended Il All times. 4
short notice.
Also on hand Newell Posts, Balusters and
Front Door Brackets. Hand Rails worked
% order Of al kinds Of Lumber, and different
styles Brackets worked TO order.
Al kinds Of Architectural DRAWINGS fur.
niehed at short notice and al low figures.
feb 24n ]. ]. SHORE ( SON.
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WESTERN MARYLANDCOLLEGE
ron
STUDENTS OF BOTH SCENES.
IN DISTINCT DEPARTMENTS.
Incorporated ~ .lo, Of General dssenbiy,
Mareh, 1868.
LocatIon-WestmInster. Md.

THIS Institution Z under the special pa
Il tronage Of the Maryland Annual Con-
ference OF the Methodist Protestant Church,
but is strictly free from any sectarianism,
either in its course OF study or rules Of dis
eiphne.
Male and female students reeite in separate
classes, but all have the advantage Of instrue-
ton from every Professor having charge OF
the studies pursued.
The ice-President, (Rev. DR.. Nichols, }
the Preceptress, miss Owings,l and several
other members Of the Faculty, reside in the
College building, and have constant oversight
Of the Boarding Students.
The CoURsE OF Study is thorough, under a
full and competent corps Of Instructors.
The EleceRfh Semi AnnuGl Session, will be-
gin on TUESDAY, SEPT. I'd, 1873, and end
ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 3lsi, 1874.
EXPENSES OF SESSION:
Board, Lodging, Washing, Fuel and
l.lght 5000
Tuition in Preparatory Department l7.5O
Tuition in Collegiate Department. 5000
Matriculation fee payable on enter
ing the Collegiate Department.. 500
Instruction in Music with use of
Instruments ...........-............... 25.W
Instruction in Drawing and Painting
water colorsl, ........................ 1000
No extra charges for any study in the Reg
ular Course.
PAYMENTS:
0ne-half at the beginning of the Session
the other, November 18th, 1878.
Books and stationery purchased of the Col
lege must be paid for on delirey.
For Catalogue and Circular containing full
information, address
]. 7. WARD, PREsmENT,
julyl2tf lTesimiaster, Nd.
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CHANGE OF TIME.
Western Maryland Railroad.

"CStoIu mdrylauO ha1lfOad.
M.ss
.nN and after Wednesday, MAY %, 1873.
~ the passenger trains on this road will
run us follows:
EASTWARD.
Leave Hagerstown at 1886 A. NJ. and /. As
Pm. - '' = -
Leave Mechanicstown at 400 A. NJ, s.5s
A. NJ, and 800 P. NJ.
Leave Union Bridge at 5.liA. NJ. 0. 40
A. NJ, and 3.45 p. NJ.
Leave Westminster at COG A. NJ, 10. 20A.
NJ, and 4.2s p NJ.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore at 100 A. NJ. and $3.50
and $50 p. NJ.
Leave Westminster at o.O5 A. NJ, "A
and 7.l5 p. NJ.
The train that leaves Baltimore Mt s.30P.
NJ. stops at all Stations. but does not 90 far.
ther West than Mechanicstown.
The 5.3G r. NJ. train from Baltimore IL the
Express, and stops at the following Stations !;
Relay, Reisterstown, Tank, Westminster.
New Windsor, Union Bridge, Frederick
Junction, Meehaniestown and all Stations
beyond.
Stages connect at Glen Morris Station for
Hampstead and Manchester on arrival of I. 90
A. NJ. train from Baltimore.
JOHN I. RIGNEY,
may 81 General Superintendent.
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DRY GOODS EMPORIUM,
Are selling Goods cheaper than any other
house in the city or in Western Maryland.

D6r Put US to the test If you want to prove
the fact, and when yOu do prove it tell all
your friends. July 5-tf
The New York herald., 1873-11-26

the high and lofty sentiment OF nationality
and all passions should be restrained "Can peace
be arrived at by offending men 70 mo; this Is not
rhe way oil reason but OF madness; tits not the
labor OF vigorous intelligence but OF diseased
minds,n exclaims La Legatiddd and concludes by
saying that the mind. excited and offended, really
believes II Is altogether right and that 1t Is at
tackled ON the ground OF insult, because IT VIII
never be convinced
The DidTio OF the day before Yesterday heads Its
editorial columns with warning against the num-
ber OF false rumors, concerning the purport OF
kilograms said TO be received from New York and
Madrid. This Is IN reference to the reports that
such had been received, putting the island inca
state OF defence and other rumors OF the same Tx.
IL has also been denied that
THE CAPTAIN GENERAL HAD SENT IN HIS RESIGNA-
TIOS.
The Legdhddd said last Sunday:-"We know
through an authorized source that His Excel
lency General Jovear has received salts
factory telegram from the government OF the
Republic approving his conduct and mani
testing absolute confidence in His Excel
lency." The New York correspondent OF the
DidTfO has heated his irons TO white heat and
strikes ont right and lett in his attacks upon the
press OF that city and its opinions. Such deectable
expressions abound as, that the reading OF the
HERALD, sun, other journals and dime novels, has
made the honor and glory OF the country IN giving
birth to Ryans, Jordans and Jack SheppArds;
that spain can Just as consistently, Judging from
the tone OF the public press towards her, consider
the United states as nation OF 'priZe fighters and
bues." Henry Ward Beecher is styled pulpit
clown and A. Oakley Hall court clown, and there
are many other fine touches OF clownalism.
The New York herald., 1873-11-26
ONLY A SAILOR.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
lam naval officer in the service OF Her Britain.
mic Majesty, and feel at a loss to answer the
following questions have asked myself more than
once during this discussion on the capture Of the
American merchant craft Virginius.
First-If had been in command OF United
States frigate lying at Santiago de Cuba when the
Tornado arrived with the Vlrginius In tow should
have demanded to assume JOINT possession OF the
baby he would have done, should have sunk his
ship. would the United States government have
sustained my action?
.Second-Ifl / had been diffident about interfering
and had stood by during the executions, would the
United States government have approved my IN
action?
ThTd-if had arrived at Santiago de Cuba
while the socalled trials were in progress and had
demanded a SUSPENSION OF the summary proceed
ings; but, disregarding such protest, had the
authorities, after executing the nrst three cap
had landed my blue jackets and taken possession
OF the surviving prisoners, and II my men and my
ship had been fired on by the Spaniard; had re-
duced the town OF Santiago to ashes and taken the
Tornado in tow OF the virgfnus into Key West
would the United States government have sus-
tanned my action?
II the answer be IN the Affirmative it raises this
embarrassing issue An American naval officer
has the power OF making war in the presence OF
States not justified in dealing with the national
honor and interests lnNtne same way. am only
sailor, capable OF taking broad and, perhaps,
simple view OF things, but there are good many
as ignorant and as deSrous to be enlightened.
Your obedlent friend, X. N.
The New York herald., 1873-11-26
SENTIMENT OF THE COUNTRY.
The People Speaking Through Thei,
Local Journals.

The People Speaking Through Their
Local Journals.
The Columbus tGa.) Enquirer says II war does
come it will find men ready and organized to obey
the order OF 'On to Cubaln The Enquirer is hot
for war;
The Boston Traveller s willing to go into war,
and says that noncompliance on the part OF
Spain to our demands will be war beyond much
DOUBT.
The Portland (Me.) Press says when the Spanish
government declines to act upon the demands OF
the United States 1t will be time enough to raise
regiments and to get full OF the war spirit.
The Memphis (Tenn.) Appeal Is not in favor OF
war, but it thinks the time must come, and 1t is
not far in the future when Spanish dominion viii
cease on the American Continent and in the West
Indies
The Marietta tOhiol Times has taken down the
sabra, and insists that the spanish authorities
shall be taught that America is both able and ready
to defend her citizens in all their lawful rights
wherever found.
The Columbia Is. C.) PhGnir deprecates war; but
says, If Spain should decline to make proper
reparation, II she should fail 10 give guarantees
against repetition of these insults and outrages,
then 1t will be time enough to take matters into
our hands.
The Philadelphia Age, leading democratic or
gan, says that one thing is certain, this nation
cannot AFFORD to let the Cuban business pass over
without the fullest atonemcnt from Spain. II she
does, the old American doctrine in relation to the
right of search will be tramped in the dust
Forney's Philadelphia Press, the leading repub-
lican organ, says 1--WE do not want war until the
peaceful methods OF diplomacy are exhausted"
But 1t also says tnat the atrocities perpetrated in
Cuba constitute cds,ls bel, and our government
would perhaps be justified ;n seizing Cuba.
r,A sa.1 nvtIA NAT ~txsl
little war provided 1t could be carried on to aid
the establishment OF Cuban Republic and for the
interest OF humanity, but 1t refuses to take any
stock in war Tor the acquisition OF the island.
The Savannah Advertiser and Republican Is not
an advocate for unnecessary bloodshed, but the
complications with Spain, 1t says, seem to demand
that the government OF the United States should
MAINTAIN what honor and dignity II may lay claim
to by assuming bold and uncompromising atti-
tude. This means war.
The New Orleans Republican, the negro organ is
for war; 1t says :-'H Spain cannot keep her mad
bun from goring an unonending neghbor, tnat
mad bun must be impounded.n II further says:-
'"We must mark time, dress the line and then for
The New York herald., 1873-11-26

WARD on the march or history and duty, and take
CUBA on the American, not on the European plan.n
The Sacramento (Cal) Union says:-.A declara-
tion OF war by our government against Spain is
hardly to be apprehendeu. We have no quarrel
with the Spanish Republic. proclamation recog-
nizlng begerent rights OF the Cuban insurgents is
all that Is needed TO make Cuba free and avert a
war between this country and spain.
The Mobile Register would be loath to see this
strong government make war on Spain during her
present weakness. but it says the United States
must send military force to the scene OF the late
outrages. demand the delivery OF the authors OF
them for condign punishment, and in case OF re-
usal, TO proceed to to the ground the city OF
Santiago de Cuba. II the government is finally
forced to take Cuba, the Register says it viii in
augurate duty that has long been shamefully
neglected.
The New York herald., 1873-11-26
sHARKEY's ESCAPE.

Arrafgnment of Maggie Jourdan, Sarah
Allen and Lawrence Philips Mt General
Sessions-They Plead Not Guilty.
There was nothing positively new which trans
spired at the Tombs yesterday in reference to the
Sharkey case. Warden Johnson is still working at
1t and cleaning Information from any and what
ever sources he possibly can and has managed
very adroity to secure great deal Of strong evil
dence, clrcumstantial and direct against the two
women imprisoned. He Is working faithfully in
the case and ardently hopes to be
successful. Maggie Jourdan and Sarah
Alien are still under the care OF Mrs.
Foster. They have no extra uxur1es and complain
bitterly OF the cold they have to endure in their
cells. They were visited by their counsel yester
day morning and afternoon. They will be brought
before Judge Davis at the Court OF Oyer and Ter.
miner to-day, where the writ OF habeas corpus in
their benalf will be fully argued Maggie Jourdan
Is smiling and hopeful OF the result. Sarah Allen,
Oh the contrary, Is dOgged SILENT and still defiant
She contends that she Is entirely innocent and that
she has been maliciousy prosecuted in this affair.
About two O'Clock yesterday afternoon two officers
OF the General Sessions called at the prison
and conducted Maggie Jourdan, Sarah Allen and
ex-Keeper Lawrence Phillips to the Court OF
General sessions. The three walked out together
and were met at the entrance by Maggie's brother.
They then walked down Centre street chatting.
ing at their destination and settling themselves in
their assigned places. The Grand Jury came into
ers now detained in the Tombs for larcenies and
burglaries Among the bills was the one against
Margaret S,,,,!s Jourdan, Sarah Allen and Law
KEY, the condemned murderer, to es-
cape from the City Prison. They were
subsequently arraigned. The nrst Of the prisoners
called TO the bar was 'Maggie' Jourdan. Her
counsel asked leave to nterpose formal plea or
not guilty, with the privilege Of withdrawing it IL
ne saw NJ 10 DO so upon an examination OF the In
dictment.
Assistant District Attorney Russell had no OBJ
lection to that, and, accordingly the clerk marked
mot guilty" on the indictment.
Counsel then said that the committing magis
trate had fixed the bail $40 000 which he thought
was too much for woman In poor circumstances.
She had been suffering under severe Illness and
was now afhicted with cough, which appeared to
DO incipent consumption There we're no nres In
the cells at the TOmbs, and connnement there
was detrimental to her health.
The City Judge said the object or ball was 70 nx
IL at an amount which would secure the attend
ance OF the party. His Honor did not know that
she had anything to attach ner to this city except
Sharkey The Court inquired II she was married,
and was informed that she was not
Assistant District Attorney Russell stated that 10
was the intention OF the prosecution to try the Gaze
the first OF next Term.
Having received that information, Judge Suther.
land declined to reduce the bail. Miss Jourdan
was remanded. Sarah Allen and Lawrence Phil
ips were arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
The New York herald., 1873-11-26
ROSA CARPENTERS DEATH IN THE hos.
PITAL

Coroner Herman yesterday morning received
information that Rosa Carpenter, the woman
alleged to have been pushed down flight OF stairs
at No. IS Jersey street on Wednesday OF last wesx
by James Maloney who, also, as stated By de-
ceased, kicked her in the back and neck had died
received. -
Deputy Coroner Leo subsequently made an
autopsy on the body and found dislocatlon OF the
spinal cord, which was the cause OF death. Al, IL
quest will be held in the case on Monday nexI a
inrv was Yesterday empanelled In the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-10

HEAVY EIofKMKNr-A TaErg Non RHas
A,dg NiB ~ we q q Jsdgs, Ttro ChiIFrcr dsf
a 20 POtgRd SeTrdnf GfrI.-AbOut two davs ago
a letter was received At police headquarters IN
this city, from Bethany, Harrison county, Mo,
stauhg that Young man by the name OF
Samuel Frost had stolen his mothers hest span
OF horses and elOped with the wife of a rren,i-
nent judge and merchant OF that plase Ra-
sides the woman and her two children fope at
the breast), the young renegade managed To
get away with the horse and carriage Of the
venerable judge; and last but not least, of All
his thieyings, did feoniously steal and carry
against her will, the light fragile and defeats
cOrn-ted servant girl, who kicks the beam a.
exactly two hundred and fifty pounds. Then he
fed the town and goaded the horses on toward
happy Kansas; where he expected to settle down
ont Monday Officer Spauldlng cot wind of a
camping party of enc man and two women on
Three mile creek, and concluded TO 20 out aud
see who they were. As soon as he saw the portly
domestic he "knew his man at once" and
his hand on Frost's shoulder and told him he
was his prisoner. OF course the women tainted.
and the 30 pounds Of servant -gslism rolled
her eyes wildly toward heaven and TOPPED.
But this affecting tsbleAuK did not affect the
ofhcer In the least. HE took the two horses A
wagon and the man Frost and returned 20 the
city, leaving the women in camp 70 mourn the
loss OF their protector. The judges horse and
buggy was sold about ten miles across the
river in Missouri. He has been notified OF the
arrest OF the parties, and will probably send for
his recreant wife At once Frost is young ana
unsophisticated, and is entirely overcome with
the calamity which has befallen him and his
hArem--LedreHsoOrtk ZINES.