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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

The case of Marcus Morton, who more
than thirty years ago was elected Cover
nor of Massachusetts, by one vote, is 0
familiar illustration used to show the i'm
portance of single ballot. We now have
another instance where one vote has de-
termined an election. In the Third Con-
gressal District of Missouri the total number
of votes for members of Congress just
canyassed, was 16, 199, Of which Frost, the
Democratic candidate, received 8,1OO, and
Metcalfe, Republican, 5000, thus giving
the election to Frost by one vote only.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

A Vermont horse jockey traded horses
nine times in one day at Rutland, and at
night had the same horse with which he
started in the morning, s45 in money, a
watch worth s25, double barreled shot
gun aud four bushels of potatoes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

Hens eggs hatch in from nineteen to
twenty-one days; turkeys in from twenty.
six % twenty-nine days; ducks in twenty.
eight days; Guinea fowls IN from twenty.
I'VE TO twenty-seven days; pea fowls IN
from twenty-eight to thirty days; geese q
10 from thirty to thirty-two days. Fresh
eggs will hatch one or two days sooner
than those two or three weeks Old
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

The London Telegraph tells story Of
a young Frenchman named Georges Mar
tinengo, who has just proved his claim to
an inheritance of s15,0O0,0O0 which, for
some years, has been in the custody Of the
Dutch Government.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

Before gold was discovered in Califor-
mia honey-bees were never seen there.
Now, bee-raisiug is common all over the
State, and one consignment of honey to
New York the other day weighed two
hundred thousand pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

-Four hundred thousand pounds Of mus
tard seed were harvested during the Sum-
mer in the Salinas Valley Of California,
whore Chinese farmers make the cultiya-
ton Of mustard seed their sole pursuit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

Chill has 100000 acrps under cult
walton By irrigation. Il boing estimated
that one third 81 the value cf the entire
farming land Of the Republic Is expended
ID the enterprise. Wherever irrigation
has been introduced the land has increased
Ia value ihreefold.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
JOSEPH M. PARKE.
DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. GEO. S. F0UKE, Dentist, offers i.
~ services at his Office
Westminster-every Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday.
Emmittsburg--Fourth Wednesday After
noon till Thursday Afternoon.
Mechaniestown-Fourth Thursday After
noon and Friday.
Rocky Ridge---First Wednesday Afternoon
Double Pipe Creek-First Thursday.
Middleburg-First Friday.
Uniontown-Second Wednesday Afternoon.
IGneytown-Second Thursday Afternoon
and Friday.
Union Bridge-Third Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday Forenoon.
New Windsor-Third Thursday Afternoon
and Friday Forenoon. feb "a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02

WHERE he may be found MONDAY.
w TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, Of
every week.
viii continue to visit the following places !:
Union Bridge. list Wednesday and Friday,
Of each month.
Nep WindsOr.-2nd Wednesday and Fri.
day, of each month.
each month. '' VI
TdnsytOicn. last Wednesday and Fri.
day, Of each month. iuly 5.tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
JoIST AND SCANTLING
KINDS or COAL.

Thinking large sales with small profits bet.
ter than small sales with large profits, / have
concluded to adopt the former as my guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry il out by
persons IN want Of anything in my line giving
me call before purchasing elsewhere. : =
EDWARD LYNCH,
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
GTOCK FEEDERS, LOOK TO
~ YOUR INTEREST!

am now manufacturing Feed Cutter for
fodder, hay or straw, that is superior to any
other cutter ever invented. 1t cuts faster and
brushes the fodder, putting the stalk into such
a condition that cattle will eat all up. The
fodder after being cut passes through a crusher,
thus making the hard corn stalk as soft as the
blade; while all other cutters leave the stalk
in short hard pieces, and the chewing of such
hard pieces byyour stock produces sore mouths
which, instead of benefit to your stock, is
an injury. claim this machine to be superior
to all others. To satisfy yourselves, feeders
OF stock and farmers generally, are respectful,
ly invited to call and see this Cutter & Crusher,
to be found at the foundry, near depot West.
ern Maryland Railroad.
L. WAGNER,
jan9tf Successor to Wagner & Matthews.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
r. B. NORMENT.
DANIEL G.. WRIGHT.

ATTORNEYATLAW.
GT~ Office 81 Lexington street, Baltimore,
Mo. nov 10, 1869
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
STOVES! STOVES! |.
PREPARE TOR TIE WINTER

TIME subscribers take pleasure in announc-
a ing to the citizens of Carroll county, that
they have just received from the manuiactur.
ers the largest and best assortment of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
TEMPLATE STOVES.
Gas, Steam and Water Fixtures

put up at the shortest notice and at the most
reasonable prices. Roofing and Spouting put
up in any part of the county of the best mater.
ial and in a workman like manner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
LIGHTNINGR

put up in any part of the county. Having the
sole agency for the Munson Copper Lightning
Rod we guarantee satisfaction. The celebra.
ted Chicago Porcelain Lined
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19

could be raked from the North pole to
the South pole, and around the earth,
forty times ctrcuited, raked up and
brought In. How much longer does
man want to have his Willingness to have
the truth come out vindicated, TO be put
at that point. If there is man on earth
that has anythingto say to my detriments
! here aud now challenge him to say 1t.
[Cries Of "good, good," and loud ap.
plause.] Igo further than that. II there
onnisoiens, Challenge 81 1S % him e ssy say sught.
l go beyond that, and In the name OF our
common Redeemer, and before Him who
shall judge you and me, challenge the
truth from God himself" [Great ap.
plause.l
He concluded by saying:
81 don't look with any hope to any
Council or tribunal. I think there is
hope in the grave and beyond; but as for
me, expect to walk with a clouded
head, not understood. until go to
heaven, and that is not far off-that is
not far away--and am content to bear
just that lot that my dear Lord has put
on me. He knows what is best. have
accepted, though the natural man rebels
once in while and bubbles out, yet
gracein the nature puts it down. But
/ am content to walk 80. All my sorrow
is that the preciousness Of the Gospel.
which It h~-
- ~, :. .as uvsn gwen me to preach, IL
hindered some what by this trouble. But
to work for Christ and save men is my
calling and not to vipdicate mysolf."
[Applause.]
After recess resolution was adopted
inviting Revs. Storrs and Buddington to
come before the Council with any facts
IN their possession touching the ques-
tions In discussion. These gentlemen,
however, informed the committee,
through DIR. Bacon, that they had moth
Ing TO communicate to the Council.
At the evening session the hall was
crowded, 1t being estimated that there
were three thousand people present.
MIR. Bowen was called, and said it was
II. b. Clafiin that told him that he would
not be called by the Committee. MIR.
Bowen answered several questions OF
minor Importance, and left the stand
Mr.. Clafiin was then examined at length
and Council adjourned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
LATEST LOCAL.

A NEW American drama, entitled
ul776. or One Hundred Years Ago."
written for the Emmett Dramatic Cltb,
will be performed by them, assisted by
the Mozart Amateur Orches.ra, a. MOI
February %. Secure your seats early.
CHAs. SCOTT, a colored man, iormerl y
employed as porter by Doc. Hickey,
the Vine street saloonist, was arrest.
ed this afternoon by u .tective Kusbman,
at his house on Pearl street, and
lodged in the Station-house. He
Is charged with robbing Hickey's
house on several occasions,
as he has carried o key TO the house ever
Aimee his discharge, aud has committed
these depredations for over a year.
y THE yine-street Congregational Church
has, for weeks, been Offering every Sun
day evening "Service oil Song" OF q
most deiignlful characteri music and
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
FLASHES.

Three men were killed by boiler ex-
plosion at Farmingham, Mass, yester-
day. s
Williams College has decided to with
draw from the College Boating Conven-
tion. - =:
Eleven carloads Of articles from Swe-
den and Norway for the Centennial Ex-
,hibltion have arrived.
The Cashier of Kern Valley, CAL,
Bank was chloroformed bylburglars, and
$57, 900 taken from the bank.
Gill Bagley and lBill Pond, rectifers
at New Orleans, were arraigned yester.
day, and entered plea Of "not guilty"
Samuel H. Hubbard, an actor Of the
Clara Wildman Comedy Company, died
suddenly at Lexington, KY, yesterday.
st. Louis has sent delegation to
Washington to lobby for the National
Democratic Convention. Hon. John s.
Phelps heads the delegation.
A Baltimore Court yesterday granted
an Injunction to prevent the City COun-
Gil from paying out money tor private
charitable institutions and sectarian
schools.
A report to the effect that the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company had Joined
the Anthracite Coal Combination, or.
ganized to keep up prices, is emphati
cauy denied by Colonel Scott.
At Rice's Point, near Duluth, fire in
the Round-house of the Lake Superior
and Northern Pacific Railroads destroy.
ed one wing Of the building and badl!
damaged tour locomotives. Total loss
| $40, 600 to S25, 200.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
Night High school Exhibitio..

The closing exercises OF the Night
High School, which has held its sessiea
at Hughes High School Building during
the present winter, were held in the hAli
of said building last evening. They coss-
sisted of declamations and readings,
and were Of high order and will conl-
pare most favorably with any similar
exercises OF any school, private or pnls-
lie.
A very large class of young gentcu6a a
aud several young ladies graduated in
bookkeeping class, and their diplomas
| were passed them in good shape by oiar
worthy Mayor Johnston, assisted by Gnf
next worker w. j. O'Neil, President al
the Board of Education. After these eS-
ercises speeches were in order from Mr.
Peaslee, Mr.. Ballauf, an old worker Ia
the Board, John McGrait, who repre-
sents the Nineteenth Ward in the Boafs.,
and from others whose names we diaii
not recognize when they were intre-
iduced.
| Great credit is due MIR. Fillmore, tie
principal OF the school, and the corps ot
other excellent teachers who have ta-
bored steadily to advance the interess
of their scholars.
The attendance was very large and
gave ample proof that the interest an
| the Night School does not falter, even up .
| to the closing evening.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
SPringfieId Items.

Special to the Star.
SPRINGFIELD, o., Feb: 19.-No arrange.
ments Tor celebrating the 22d of Febru-
airy in this city have yet been made. Our
citizens are at this time too much ab-
sorbed in matters spiritual and matri-
monial.
A colored man named Bob Murray was
found dead at his clearinghouse on
Thursday morning.
At the special election on Wednesday
j. j. Smith was reelected Justice of the
Peace by 1877 majority.
The Southern Ohio Association for
the Promotion OF Holiness meets here
next Monday at the Central Nj. Il.
Church. Exercises and preaching will
be held by. the members Tomorrow morn
ing, noon and evening.
An effort is being made to buy uni
forms for our police force.
The SIC. 900 suit against the Short-line
Railroad Company for killing Ii. r.
Willis, about two years ago, is progress
ing i'll the Clarke Common Pleas Court.
Mr.. James M. Arnold and Miss Ella
Garwood were married on Wednesday
at No. 50 West High street.
Jeremiah Chadwick, accused OF kill
ing John Sullivan, was held In bonds ol
1000 for trial in the Common Pleas
Court.
The taxes assessed in Clarke County
last year amounted to $3592l5, OF which
less than 100000 only have been paid.
Esquire G.. w. Banes, Moorefield
Township Magistrate, was found lying
drunk yesterday at the depot, for which
the Mayor fined him 81 80, costs included
A sweet old Squire.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
state Governments

COLUMBUS, Feb. 18.--In the Senate
bills were passed: 10 provide that ply
sicians, dentists, ETC., shall administer
anesthetics only in the presence of wit
nesses. To provide that only paid up
shares of stock in railroad companies
shall be entitled to representation in
business matters, and that majority,
instead of two-thirds, may increase cap
ital stock. To provide that business
firms may take in special partners and
still retain the old firm names. To au-
thorize stock-yard companies IN Gin
cinnati to increase their capital stock.
Among the new bills introduced. was
one providing that witnesses subpGnaed
by Prosecuting Attorneys shall receive
10 cents per day, and cents per mile,
where the witness may appear in more
cases on the same day.
In the House the report of the Special
Committee recommending that the place
of one Of the assistant clerks be declared
vacant, on account Of negligence and in
competency, was refused. Among the
new bills introduced were the following:
For the reorganization Of the State Lii
Drary; to amend Section 543 Of the Mu.
nicipal Code so that a majority OF the
property owners on q. street shall decide
on QU66LlOuS Oh 5IreeG improvements;
to divide Spencer Township, Ham.
ilton County, into two election precincts;
to require County Commissioners to
furnish offices, and procure Instruments
for County Surveyors; to make the law
for lands sold Tor delinquent taxes ap.
plicable to assessment; to amend the
municipal Code so as TO provide for tht
appointment of Assessors in cities Of the
first class by County Auditors; TO re
duce the poll-tax from So to 50 for thost
persons who desire TO pay the same.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 1S.-In tn
House resolution was passed requir
ing standing and special committees t.
report general bills first; eacn COMMITTEE
| to have an hour to report in in turn
The bill Furnishing bribery at elections
with confinement in the penitentiarl
was laid on the table.
In the Senate, the House bill amending
the charter of the Elizabethtown, Lex
ington and Big Sandy Railroad wa
passed. A resolution to have night ses
sions on and after next Monday wa
adopted, and the balance OF the tim,
taken up in the discussion of the bill {,
repeal the ten per cent. conventional in
terest law. No action was taken.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
FORTY-FOURTH CONGREss--lst SESSION
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia resolution
calling OH the Secretary OF War for in
formation as to whether, since March
20, 1868, any army officers have held any
appointment in the consular or dlplo-
matte service, was offered but laid over
until Monday. A resolution declaring
the 22d Of the present month-Washing-
toms birthday national holiday, was
adopted. A number Of reports Of pri-
vate nature were presented from COM
mittees, and acted upon. The bill to re-
organize the Judiciary. of the United
States was taken up and discussed, but
pending the vote ordering it to third
reading the House adjourned.
Senate not in session today.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
Church Dedication at Covington.

Church Dedication at CovingtOa.
Tomorrow, Sunday, February 20, tae
German NJ. e. Church, southeast corner
Tenth and Russell streets, Covingtoa,
will be dedicated. Services will be held
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, 3 and IL O'Clock
p. NJ. Rev. FIR. Kinder, from Chicago,
ILL.,, will preach in the morning. Rev.
w. Mast, DID,, editor OF the Christian
Apologist, and. Rev. d. Ii Muller. DID.
pastor of the Union M. Il. Church Of
Coyington, will preach and address in
English in the afternoon. Rev. Jacois
Rothweiler and Rev. Ell. Liebhart, DID,
editor of House and Hearth, will coz
duct the meeting in the evening.
The Society has done everything IN
its power to make the audience-r00m IA
ornament. and the citizens of Covington,
especially the German-speaking, may
well be proud Of having another flle
church edifice completed in their city.
All Christian friends are cordially m
vited to attend the dedication services.
The congregation expended $4,000 in
the erection Of the building and the fin-
ishing of the audience-room, to which
amount the Sunaay-school contributed
not less than $4,000. A few years age
this Society held its meetings in small
frame church Oh Craig street, which was
sold for about $4,000. The steady la
crease Of the membership made the eree-
tion of large, commodious church ncc-
ressary. The members Of the Geranna
Methodist Church form part of CoyiHg-
toms beat citizens.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
Anluasennelats.

GRAND OPERA-HoUsE.-- Mr.. Sullivan
with two performances to-day, artRs-
noon and evening, closes his last en-
gagement here during his present visit
to America. AT the matinee the splendid
comedy "fhe Wonder;a Woman Keeps
u Secret" and this evening the pubi o
will have an opportunity Of seeing h.tn
in the greatest OF all his impe.sonaticna,
"Ricbard ILL.,"
Next week. the Besrigan shd Hars
Combination.
WOODS THEATER.-Mrs. Agnes Booth
appears at the matinee today in AS
bright. ct of Shakspeare's comedies. sAs
You Like It." supported by j. b. Boosh
as "Jaques,n and the same exuealsst
cast OF Thursday evening.
This evening will be repeated 'sKis4
Johu.v with j. b. Booth In the little ro.a
and 6irs. Booth as ssConstance.~
Next week Il. T. Stetson In "Neck and
Neck"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
FIRE AND STAMPEDE.

A Number of Persons Badly In-
jured i'm Attempting to Escape.
BY American Press Association to the STAR.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19,-Early this morn
ing fire occurred in the tenement-house
No. 65 West Broadway, caused by the
explosion Of a kerosene lamp. The
ground floor and stairway were instant
ly filed with flames, and the occupants
were panic stricken. Francis Coyle
jumped from the second-story window,
receiving terrible injuries inwardly.
Edward w. Condway jumped naked
from a window and fell insensible into
the cellar. lie will probably die. Fran
els Clubrine, an old man, jumped from a
second-story window, breaking his left
arm and sustaining other injuries. A
number OF others in the stampede were
more or less injured. The building had
no fire escapes.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
Minor Mentions.

BY American Press Association to the STAR
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-General John
G. New, United States Treasurer, goes
to Indianapolis to-day to be absent hye
or six days.
PARIS, Feb. 19.--Adolph Theodore brou-
quart. the celebrated 6otanist and MEM
Der OF the Institute OF France, ts dead;
aged seventy.dve years.
MADRID, Feb. 19-The Alfonsists are
pushing the war vigorously and success
fully. Forts Mendezorrots and Arrat-
zain have been taken, after sharp fight.
CHILLlcoTHE, O., Feb. 10. = Adam
Qdick's residence, on the Columbus
Pike, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss $1,000; insured tor $1,000
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The jury in the
case Of Michael Finnell, charged with
the murder ofNed OBaidwin, returned
verdict Of not guilty, and Finnen was
discharged.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-19
THE BUSY BIS.
Beecher, Bowen, Bacon and Bud
diMgtOn.

d1m&tOms
BY American Press Association to the STAR.
BROOKLYN, Feb. 19.-At the close Of
the religious exercises yesterday morn
ing, Deacon Capon, Of Boston, intro
duced resolution requesting Revs.
Storrs and Buddington to state to the
Council what reasons, If any, there were
why Plymouth Church had forfeit ed its
claims to the confidence Of fello Nv ship.
This resolution, however, was table d, In
order that the counsel might resume its
discussions of Mr.. Bowen's matters.
Mr.. shearman stated that the Com
mittee had demanded Mr.. Bowen to ap-
pear, and the resolution inviting Mr..
Bowen to lay his reasons before the
Council was sought to be amend SO as
to read that "Mr. Bowen be invited to
appear before the Council to reconcile
the difference between his statements"
A long discussion then ensued upon the
propriety of summoning Mr.. Bowen at
all, but finally resolution was carried
inviting him 10 appear before the C0un-
Gil at O'CLOCK last evening.
Deacon Capon's resolution was dis
cussed, and referred to the Committee
ON the sixth question.
Mr.. Fessenden repeated his question
of Thursday, whether the pastor was
willing to have the interview between
DR.. Storrs and himself made public, or
that he should make public all that they
knew about him.
Mr.. Beecher, at this, promptly stepped
to the front, and said he would make his
answer first. He knew of no interview
about which such question could be
asked. Sand now," he said, III wish to
hear the other part Of the question, sir,
whether am willing that Dr.. Storrs and
DR.. Buddington should state anything
that they know, any facts. Ishould like
TO know how much longer man need be
at the focus OF a polar microscope, with
the sun In the heavens concentrated on
him for six months, and evaystsipg that