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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

Inauguration day, 4th Of March, 1877,
win Gall upon Sunday. The same thing
happened in 1921, at the close Of Presi-
dent Monroe's first term, and again 10
lsde, at the close o. President Pok's
terg. In every case the President whose
term expired remained in that position
until Monday the 9TH, when his successor
was sworn into Office, The same thing
will agaia occur ia 1917, 1915, 1873,
2001, 2o2a. 2o57, and 2oss. We hope
our readers may live long enough to at
tend each Of these inaugrationsl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

NEw WINDSOR IrEMs. examination Of
the Public School in this village took place
on Friday of last week. Several Of the pa
irons Of the school were present, who we're no
little surprised, as well as eratihed, to soc how
well the scholars acquitted themselves. All
questions, which were given promiscuousy
in all the different branches, were answered
areadily aud without fault, which proved at
once, to the closest observer, that Il was not
pre.aFTnnged affair, which Is TOO oilep the
case. Many questions were propounded TO
the scholars By the spectators, and not one Of
them missed. Mr.. Thomas Upton, the teach.
er, deserves great deal Of credit for tho
manner in which he has his scholars trained.
The school.room is well ventilated and clean,
none Of the desks have cuts from knives, or
scratches on them, and the scholars presented
neat appearance, which reflects much credit
on the discipline Of the teacher. Our school
will compare fayorably with the best in the
county. 1t is regretted by many citizens here
that Mr.. Upton will remove from this place
on the frat of April TO Frizzellsbnrg, where
better inducements are offered to him. He
will be very much missed here, as a teacher,
legal adviser and oonveyancer.
Other changes will take place here on the
first Of April, of which viii apprise you in
due time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

A resident Of Baltimore county expressed
the wish, few days ainee, that his property
vas situated IN Carroll county, on sccosnt -
hfr Icy rqte cf iaxaii0R.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

CAuoHT ~ THE AcT. An attempt was made
by the prisoners confined in the Carroll coun.
~ Jail, 10 escape on Thursday, Fortunately
bliss, and their object frustrated BY means
Of an old screw driver they had looseued the
mortar in the wall between the Jail aud the
cellar Of the house. When discovered they
made full confession. There are now seven
prisoners eon6aed in the jail, aud all were
Interested in the work
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

PATAPsco frRas.-The recent thaw caused
very high waters in our vicinity, especially on
Friday and Saturday Of last week. Cascades
and rivulets could be seen in almost every d.
rection throughout our hillside country, dis.
charging their muddy and rapid waters into
the Patapsco, causing those streams to tran.
seend their confines to an almost fearful ex.
tent The freshet, however, did but little
damage, believe, except to county roads,
which have been dreadfnlly washed and torn,
indeed it is almost impossible to pass over
some Of them with horse, wagon or buggy.
Tho breakers had unfortunately become closed
up by tho recent Toe and SHOWS, so that the
water swept over the road bed from hilltop
to bottom. Those having the roads in charge
consequently have work before them which
demands their proulpt attention, aad which,
in consequence Of the very soft and muddy
condition of the country, ismore onerous than
it would otherwise be.
Sickness, particularly among children, is
still very prevalent among us, in the form Of
Bronchial, Catarrhal, or FebriIe diseases, in.
eident to the damp, unhealthy atmosphere,
and the breaking up Of hard winter that
seems loath TO depart. ~
Owing to the bad travelling, Indictment wealth
er and the short evenings, the debating soci.
ETY. at this place has adjourned sine die.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

WEicong 10 snr lkvIxs The irving Lit
erary Society Of Western Maryland College
will celebrate It's eighth anniversary at Odd
Fellows lIall on Friday evening, Apfil OH.
Ies Them hase . mll hdase.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

TuK 18th annual sintcmcntof the Baltimore
County Fire Insurance Company has heenis-
sued. and shows the Company 20 be ia hoar;
ishine condition, noiNi.hs.andiue the heavy
losses daring the past year, which ananhleil
70 $40. 7I5.52. The nFsinium note capital
has been increased $24 .az2, u, and risk6 have
also heen increased $io5, Oog. making The sum
total Of premium nate capital *F15, 2 -. s and
n tisks -. II ~ ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

MANCHESTER ITEns.---The scowling face
Of winter is losing its features. The raging
storms will soon be succeeded by the gentle
breezes of a more eongeniai season. The leo
and snow have at last disappeared, and as a
natural consequence the roads are extremely
bad.
The first Of April. the season for moving,
is drawing near. Mr.. William H. Snyder
was the FIRST 10 make move in that peculiar
species of tribulation Mr. Synder, who kept
store one and a halt miles south Of Manches
ter, on the Baltimore and Reisterstown pike,
removed his store 20 Melrose, on Tuesday,
the 10th instant.
There viii be q great many changes in Man.
chester this spring. A few years ago there
were quite number Of empty houses in town,
but this spring there are scarcely enough to
supply the demand.
Mr. Edwin Everhart, who was engaged in
the mercantile business for some years in New
Market, Baltimore county, has entered into
partnership with his father, Mr.. Geo. Ever
hart, in this place. They are remodeling and
enlsrging their store-room.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

SANDY MorSr IrEas.-For the past few
days the mud has reminded one Of death, for
none could evade il. 1t did not, however,
supply the place Of the king Of ,errors. That
too has visited our community and laid its icy
hand upon John Armacost Bush, infant son
Of j. A. Bush, our esteemed county treasurer.
The funeral was preached Wednesday after
noon at ? o'clock, by that popular Divine Of
your city, Rev. DR.. Cole, at Pleasant Grove
Church
Sc. Patrick's day was ushercd ia with a
heavy wind, and has continued one Of the
most blastery days OF the season.
Fittings have been frequent among the
laboring part Of our community.
The droyers seem 10 have struck the cur
rent in the tide Of their affairs, for daily do
we witness big and little, long and short, FAT
and lean, broad and narrow, especially tue
narrow cattle, vending their way 10 the mon
umental city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

RAILROAD AccfDEHr.-The 400 train going
west from Baltimore, on Tuesday evening,
nan OF the track three-qnarlers Of mile this
side Of Glen Morris, the front trucks of each
passenger car jumping the track. The thump.
ing over The ties created something of panic
among the passengers, some Of whom rushed
70 the doors, but nobody was injured except
one lady whose hand was slightly cut BY the
falling Of the glass lamp upon i which was
jarred out OF It's socket The front platform
Of one OF the cars was considerably shattered.
The train was delayed about two hours
and half. One Of the cars had TO be left on
the track, which Of course delayed the second
train also, passengers by il did not reach this
place until about 2 O'Clock At night
WEsfenS ManFlAsp CorIras, In tha
Maryland N. p. Conferences which has been
IN session u Baltimore, considerable discus.
sion took place IN regard to The payment or
the debt OF the Western Maryland College,
which is $4,000. II was finally concluded to
assess every circuit a certain amount. and al.
low them 1--WE years ia which 10 pay the sAne.
The plan, no doubt, viii work well, and meet
with general favor. Or. II. r. Zoliickoffer
was appointed as the agent TO receive al
money collected for this purpose, When the
debit i paid The property il TO be transferred
10 the Maryland Educational Endowment
Society Of The Methodist Protestant Church
Of Baltimore city,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

RELl0lous. Services will be held in Saint
Paul's Reformed Church, Of this city, every
night of next week. Each service will com.
mence at a o'clock. There viii be confr.
nation services on Good Friday night, and
services preparatory TO the Holy Communion
on Saturday night The Holy Communion
services win take place on Easter Sunday,
commencing at 3 o'clock, p. m. There will
also be an early morning service on Easter
Sunday, commencing at 9 o'clock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

The case Of Airhart Winters W. Horace L.
Brooke, OF al record from this county, was
tried AT Tows0ntown, and closed on wedncs-
day, AFTER consuming eight days. The. Court
instructed the jury to bring in scaled YER
diet, which was done yesterday, too late for
this issue.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

EANlrqshrRa RAiLRoAp. The Caiociia
Clarion says Mr.J. NJ. Hood, President Of
the Western Maryland Railroad ia company
with Messrs Seemuller, Foley and Adams,
committee appointed BY the Directors Of
the Western Maryland Railroad, to take
prospective Wow Of the Emmiltsbnrg Branch
Railroad, with view 70 purchasing the same,
turn TO Baltimore They expressed them
selves AS well pleased with the prospects of
the road, and the people Immediately inter.
estcd in the enterprise have, since their visit,
great hopes OF its earl; completion during the
coming summer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

SUDDEN DEATH. On Saturday afternoon
last Mr. Levi Shreeye died suddenly, at his
residence, near this city. Mr.. s. had been con
fined to his room nearly all the winter with
rheumatism, and was taken with a slight at
tack Of pneumonia in the carly part Of the
week. He alto hearty dinner on Saturday,
and soon after he complained Of u shortness
of breath, but his family did not think he was
much worse Than usual, but in very short
time death ensued. He was GO years and !
days old, and leaves large circle OF relatives
and friends to mourn his demise. Ash hus
band and father, he was kind and indalgent,
and as friend aud neighbor be won the esteem
Of all with whom he associated.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

bad roads, bad roads y is the usual CRY
at the breaking up Of wintoF. But March
winds and dashing showers soon pack them
down again TO their usual iirmncss. Jack
Frost very thoroughly piked all our roads the
past winter. and oil the toll be charged was
the ..ronghing' Of tho horses foot
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

J. J. TURNER & CO.,
mar 2O.3m AZ Pratt ST., Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

Y. NJ. G. A series of Meetings wi Il be
held in this city this evening and tomorrow,
Sunday, in the interest Of the cause of Young
Mems Christian Associations, with view to
Bringing the subject prominently beforo the
citizens of this community. Delegates, who
will chiefly conduct the meetings, will be in
attendance from the Y. NJ. C. A. Of Baltimore,
Frederick, Hagerstown, Govanstown, and
perhaps other places, and most interesting
exercises may be anticipated. The presence
and sympathy Of oil who lovo the cause Of
Christ arc earnestly invoked, aud cordial
invitation is extended to the public generally
to attend these meetings. For the informa.
ton Of the people Of Westminster and vicinity
Programme Of the Exercises is hereto ap.
pended;
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-03-20

Poa rus WKsr. William Greenwood, of
New Windsor district, has sold his farm con.
tanning 100 acres, to Jesse Devilbiss for 5000.
NJ. Greenwood will start for Iowa about the
lat Of April.
John Roop and Milton Myers, OF New
Windsor district, and another young man
named 0orsuch, from near Sans Creek,
Frederick county, left for Iowa on Tuesday.
Nimrod Clay, Of New Windsor, lelt for Il.
Loais, on Saturday,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
The Huge Trees Of the World.

One-third of the land surface of our
globe is covered with forests. The largest
tree in the world is situated near Muscoli,
at the foot of Mt. Htna, and is called
"The Chestnut Tree of Hundred Horses, -
believed to be the oldest tree in the world
Its name arose from report that Queen
Jane of Aragon, with her principal no.
bility, took refuge from violent storm
under its branches. At one time it was
supposed that it consisted of clump Of
several trees united. But on digging away
the earth the root was found entire, and at
no great depth. Five enormous branches
rise from the trunk 204 feet in circumfer-
ence, the intervals between which are OF
various extent, one of them being sufficient
to allow the carriages to drive abreast A
fig tree stands on the northerly bank of
the river tombstone, in East Australia,
latitude 81 deg, longitude Isl deg, near
Brisbane, measuring three feet from the
ground $50 feet, and at SO feet, where it
sends off great branches so feet in circum-
ference. In Bouyouderch, near CONSTANT
nople, is a plane tree measuring 149
feet in circumference. The Giant
Redwood Tree" in Nevada, latitude 3s
deg, longitude 1873 deg, is 119 feet
in circumference There are thirteen
other trees standing near 1t, measuring
from 70 to SO feet in circumference In
Oaxaca is a cypress tree measuring III
feet in circumference. The "GriZzly
Giant" the monarch of the Mariposa
Grove, measuring 90 feet in circumfer-
ence. The Tulare Fresno Forest, so
called from its being situated in those two
counties California;, extending 70 miles
in length, with a width in some places of
10 miles, consists mainly of big trees, with
multitude of smaller ones, measuring
from to 100 feet in circumference. In
1852 John Dowd discovered in CalaVeras
County, CAL, grove Of 103 trees, cover
ing space of fifty acres, measuring from
20 to 96 feet in circumference. There is
an elm tree in the south of England which
measures 81 feet in circumference. In
Norfolkshire there is famous lime tree
measuring 43 feet in circumference: On
the Hubbard farm, in North Andover,
stands a magnificent elm tree, measuring
81 feet in circumference. A barberry
bush has taken root in notch thirty feet
from the ground, which can be recollected
by some of the oldest inhabitants during
their boyhood. At bingham, near the
Old Colony House, is an elm tree measur-
ing 26 feet in circumference. The Wash
ngton elm, in Cambridge, measures 25
feet, and the big elm on Boston Common
measures "a feet in circumference.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
Friendship of Dog and Parrot.

The Virginia City New Chronicle re-
lates the following: capt. Stearns, real
estate agent, residing at the corner of D
and Carson streets, is the owner of New
foundland dog. He is also the possessor
of large green parrot, which is said to
be at least seventy years Of age. Within
the last few months very strong attach
ment has sprung up between these two
creatures, and they are almost inseparable
The parrot talks all day long of the dog,
and keeps calling him by name when he
is away. The dog seems very uneasy
when the parrot is out of sight, and
wanders about, evidently in an unhappy
frame of mind He has licked all the
feathers off one of the parrots wings, but
still the latter seems rather to court his
strange caresses. 1t is decidedly interest
ing to witness the manner in which the
two play together. The parrot walks
along the dogs back, out on to the tip of
his nose, when she gravely pecks that
member and as gravely walks back tc the
rear. This stately promenade is kept up
for hours, the parrot all .he time croaking
out its canine friends name, and applying
endearing epithets to him, such as fOhl
you old bum, Jackp Jack, you rascalr
and others which are frequently hurled At
the dog by the neighbours boys"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
Published March %, 1879


AN ACT In relation to the duties and fees of
Registers of Deeds and other county officers in
certain cases.
The people of the State of Wisconsin. repre-
sented In Senate and Assembly, do enact SO
follows:
SECTION 1. The Register of Deeds of each
county in this State shall be entitled 10 ten cents
for each folio for entering and recording sny
deed or other instrument to be paid when the
same Is left for record: PrOUided, That in
no case shall the fees of any such Reg
ing any deed. less than seventy-five cents
for recording any mortgage: PrOUided, That
whenever the receipts of fees by any Register of
Deeds Is less than $500 per annum, thc
County Board of Supervisors shall have the right
to vote salary to said Register of Deeds not ex-
ceeding $500.
SEC. 2 Whenever any book or public record in
any public office of any county shall have become
dllapldated and in danger of being destroyed or
rendered illegiblc by USE the Board of Supervisors
OF the county shall. by resolution, if N their
opinion 1t Is deemed necessary, order such book
or record, or any part thereof, to be transcribed
by the officer having charge of the same Such
onGer snail thereupon procure at the expense of
said county suitable book or books for that pur-
pose and accurately transcrfbe the same. He
shall carefully compare the copy so made with
the original, and shall certify thereon that he has
carefully compared said copy with such original
and that said copy is correct transcript from
such original and of the whole thereof, and that
the same has been so transcribed by him pur-
suant TO the resolution OF the Board of Supervisors
of said county. specifying in the certificate the
date of the passage of such resolution.
Sec. 3. The copy so made shall have the same
effect as the original and be evidence in all cases
where such original would be evidence and shall
be in its legal effect in all respects considered rs
an original record in such Office.
SEC. 4. The officer transcribing any such book
or record, and all characters representing words
shall be counted as words, shall receive therefor
ten cents per folio, to be paid by the county: Pro
eided. h0,OeUer, That if the book or record SO
transcribed, or any part thereof, consists OF
printed forms, with blanks filled in writing, of
which the copy is made upon similar printed
blank forms, the fees for transcribing the same
shall be five cents per folio.
SEC. 5. All laws in conflict with the provis-
ions Of this act are hereby repealed.
SEC 6. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 5, 1878. s@-COPY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
Published March o, 1851
PTER 310

AN ACT TO amend Sec. of Chap. SIS of the
General Laws of 1867, entitled g An act relating
to the returns and canvass of votes and amend
atory OF Secs. 5S, 60, and rs of Chap z of the
Revised Statutes, entitled OF elections
The people of the State of Wisconsin repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
SKCTIoN 1. Sec. three (3) of Chap. eighty-ive
go of the General Laws Of 1867 entitled IAN
act relating to the return and canvass of votes
and amendatory of Secs. fifty eight (5S), sixty
(60) and sixty eight of Chap. seven "a of the Re
vised Statutes, entitled OF elections is hereby
amended go as to read follows: Sec. 3. Sec
siXty-eight (68) of SAID Chap. seven (D is hereby
amended by adding thereto the following: If from
any town, ward or election district of the county
there shall have been returns received by Sat
urdaY ut twelve o'clock m. next after the cleo
ton, the Clerk may dispatch special messenger
to obtain such returns from the person having
them in charge, and such person shall deliver to
said messenger the returns required which re-
turns the messenger shall deliver to the Clerk of
the Board Of Supervisors with all convenient dis
patch. If in the canvass of votes any returns
shall be found to be so informal or incomplete
that the board cannot canvass them, they shall
dispatch messenger to the inspectors who made
the returns, commanding them to complete the
returns in the manner specified by law, and such
corrected returns shall forthwith be returned 10
the for their further action, and for the
reception of such returns the board may adjourn
for a time not exceeding four days.
SEC 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 5, 1875. gCOPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
Published March %, 1875
CHA PIER 335


AN ACT to amend Chap. one hundred and
titled IAN act to amend Chap. one hundred
and three Q03) of the General Laws of 1873
titled An act authorizing tie formation of town
insurance companies approved March ., 1872,
and the act smendatory thereto, approved March
II, 1879"
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented In Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
SECTION l. Sec two C2) of Chap. one hundred
aad eighty-fve QS5) of the General Laws Of eight
cen hundred and seventy-four QS74) is here
by repealed; and Sec. three (3) of Chap. two hum
eighteen hundred and seventy-three 1S73 is here
by restored, the same to be and read as follows
Sec three (3) Sec. ten Q0) ofsaid chapter is here
psny founded under this act shall insure any
property out of the town or towns in which the
said company is located, nor shall they insure any
property other than detached dwellings and their
contents, and farm buildings and their contents,
and live stock while on the premises or running
at large, and hay and grain in the bin or stack:
Pr0Cided, however That If the majority of the di-
rectors of such company deem it proper to in
sure school-houses and churches, and the furni-
ture in said school-houses and churches, it shall
be lawful for them to insure the same, not to ex-
ceed fifteen hundred dollars Isl 500 in any one
risk, but they shall not insure any property with
IN the limits of any Incorporated village or city in
this State.
SEC .. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passagesand publication.
Approved March s. 1875. IF COPY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-29
The Salaries of English Bishops.

The Anglican Bishops are In possession
of large incomes. The Archbishop of
Canterbury has $75, 900 year; the Arch
bishop of York $4,000; the Bishop of
London $50, the other Bishops sums
ranging from $40, 900 to sci 900, with the
exception of the Bishop of Sodor and
Man, who has only $4,000. But these
Bishops complain that they have too
much work to do. They ask for more
Bishops; and a new see is now to be
carved out of the corners Of several of
the others, and to be called st. Adams.
But when it came to providing for the en-
dowment of the new see the Government
refused to give a penny, the laity drew
their purse-strings tight, and the Bishops
found themselves compelled 10 endow it
themselves. The Bishop Of Winchester
gave his town house to be sold; it is worth
ESQ, 600, and to keep it up costs about
Sc, 900 yearly. The Bishop of Rochester
gives up Essex and Hartford and sells
Danbury Palace, which is worth $40 900
Some Of the Bishops also contribute, and
thus decent living for the new prelate
will be provided. And in thus putting
their hands in their own pockets the Bishops
show themselves wise in their generation.
-Londora Cor. N. Y. World.