The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-04
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Correspondence Of the Democratic Advocate
ST. Jos. NJ ssouri, August %, 1875.
On Tuesday last, Mr.. X. II Arnold. highly
respected citizen of this city, died. He was
one Of the unfortunate number who were on
the train wrecked near Cover, a week since.
Hisiujuries were thought to be rather trifline
when FIRST removed from the debris, andup 10
few days ago, when a reaction Of the sys.
TEN developed that he was seriously injured
internally, which will be seen, proved fatal
His demise is greatly lamented by large
circle Of relatives and friends. 1t is estimated
by different uninterested parties that the n
No. road will sustain loss Of from sixty to
one hundred thousand dollars by this aeci
dent The company seems to apprehend the
situation, and are making amicable settle
ments with all who are willing to accept an
arbitrary decision
The interest in the approaching Exposition
does not seem to abate, but rather increases
as the time draws near. From the morning
papers we learn that space is in demand. In
the several departments, from quite a number
Of counties, or rather Agricultural Societies.
which, from the depressed condition of bust.
ness, have deemed ii expedient not to hold
exhibitions upon their grounds, aud will, with
the proviso that they can secure the room
which will be required TO exhibit their differ.
ent collections intact or unbroken, do so.
Hence It will be seen that every exertion will
be made to render this second to no Exposi.
ton within the State, and it will, properly
speaking, be the State fair for the Northwest
aud Eastern Kansas. Here are some Of their
liberal premiums Best collectionagricultu
products Sl00; best collection Of fruit, lsi
premium SlOO-2d $50; best herd of cattle.
six IN number, LIST premium Sl25-2d SD
3D. $50. Up to this time have noticed moth.
ing whatever, through the columns of Your
paper, in regard to Carrollis fair. WHY is
this?
Barnum's Hippodrome is billed here for
the sth and 9th of September, which will be
during Exposition week. and he will no doubt
realize quite sum of money, as circus com
panies generally draw immense houses here.
and under such propitious circumstances,
cannot fail TO do we'll lie adyertises three
performances, morning, noon and night.
Business is dull here, though from crop in.
dieations at present one would suppose Il
would soon revive. 1t is said upon good au.
thority, that there are $50 tramps between
here and Council Bluffs, along the line of
railroad, distance Of about l4D miles.
For three entire days this week ana antil 3 1
a. m. yesterday morning, the wind blew In. !
eessanily, perfect hurricane, and MS 10 dust
II was almost unbearable. Westminster i
only affected in mild form compared with St. |
Joe, where the wind carries it in immense
clouds, and during such gale as we had this
week never allows il to settle. Il sand Thar Is 1
ying IN the centre Of the Missouri, and when \
! strong breeze from the west is blowing,
sends its share, so that it is impossible for the
'prinklers to entirely alay the plague.
The Adrocdte, which is always a rerg wei.
;ome visitor, is received every Tuesday even.
ng,. promptly, and ever find it replete with
'hoics literary selections. telegraphie and
news, and what is to me more
preferable than either, a complete and relia-
BE account of all local news. May it ever
meet with the success which its earnest en-
leavors merit. q.