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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

TRAAPs, -One day last week two tramps
stopped at the residence of a person on the
New Windsor road, near this city, and one
OF them asked for drink of water. While
the occupant of the house and his fellow tramp
we're procuring it, the other coolly took new
pair of shoes, that were sitting on the door
step, and placed them under his coat. Shortly
after their departure the shoes were missed.
The gentleman armed himself with a hay fork
handle and started in pursuit. on coming up
with them he demanded the shoes, but both
denied taking them. The owner, however,
saw them under the coat of one, and he let
him have heavy blow on the head with the
fork handle the other tramp attempted to in.
terfere, but he was served in like manner.
The shoes were recovered, and the tramps
were left lying in the road. The only thing
that the owner regrets is that his fork handle
was broken by the blows.
Recently one Of our wealthy citizens, in the
West End, was quietly enjoying his evening
paper when he was importuned for assistance
by tramp, and, having been over.run with
them during the day, he told the man that he
had nothing for him. The tramp still persis
ted, and the gentleman ordered him off. He
went towards the Lutheran Church, and on
meeting small boy asked the name Of the
gentleman he had just left The child re.
piled to his question, when the tramp said,
II II burn his buildings tonight" This was
told the gentleman, who Immediately started
in pursuit of the tramp and captured him.
When questioned in regard to il he replied
IN the affirmative, when he was given good
shaking and ordered to proceed or else he
would be dealt with severely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

The CATTLE TRADE.-Droves Of Young
steers, bought in Baltimore, are from time 10
time driven through this city on their way to
the pastures Of our farmers to be fattened for
MARKET when they are returned 10 Baltimore
aud sold to ahe butchers. Droves Of miIch
cows, with their calves, arc also being taken
20 the city, where they meet with ready sale.
Fiocks Of fat sheep and lambs are frequently
passing through TO market at this season and
earlier. The trade in stock appears 10 BIO
quite brisk in this quarter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

ORPHANS CouRT.--Adam Shower. Esq,
Chief Judge Isaac c. Bale and l.. p. Sling.
lutf Esqrs., Associate Judges; DR.. Henry
=. Belz, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke
ESD, Deputy Register
Monday, August 20M-Sarah J. Fnhrman
and Daniel C. Frankior;er, administrators of
Samuel b. Thurman, deceased, settled first
and final account.
Charles I. Reifsnider, administrator of
Jesse Jarrett, deceased, returned inventory of
goods and chattels, and received orders to
sell goods and chattels and notify creditors.
Mary 4. Willard, administrative, W. A. Of
Adam Willard, deceased, returned inventory
of goods and chattels.
The last will and testament Of John A.
Shugh, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to Ezra
Shugh and Margaret L. Shugh.
Hezekiah Croul, executor of David Croul,
deceased, reported sale of real estate.
VachelB b. Cochraniwas appointed aud bond
ed as guardian to Ellie ID. Cochran.
Tuesday, 1ugust 2ist.-Abraham Stoner,
executor of Delilah NJ. 0hler, deceased. re.
ported sale of real estate and returned inyen,
tory Of money.
VIM. Lockard, executor of John Lockard,
deceased, settled third and final account.
Jacob Nearing, guardian to Samuel u.
Beard, settled first aud final account.
The last will and testament of Augustus d.
Sehaeiier, deceased, was admitted to probate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

THE RIsISG GENERATION. Two elergymen
of this city, and perhaps others also, deserve
the thanks Of parents and guardians for their
pointed out.spoken rebuke of too free and
unguarded association of the sexes in this
place, and also Of loose discipline on the
part Of parents who leave their children too
much to their own Maynard faneies aud to a
preeooiousuess and freedom Of manner and
speech, which ought TO be held severely in
check. Mothers fathers, 1t is far better to
accept admOnition upon this subject and to
act upon it than to give loose rein to the ten.
der ones around you, until grief and shame
whelm both parent and child alike word
to the wise is sufficient. Social intercourse
is pleasant to both young and old, but in the
case Of the young and inexperienced it ought
not 10 be suffered to run into abuse. As TAR
as possible il ought only TO be INDUCED in the
presence Of parents or other members of the
family. Correspondence, street firtatons
other unseemly conduct ought TO be discoun-
tenanced and checked as soon as discovered.
lax parental discipline is the crying evil Of
the age, and very many parents pay the pen.
atty OF their careessness in deepest sorrow.
Society itself is at fault in this respect which
is entirely too tolerant Of the latitude allowed
in the intercourse of the young. There is too
much freedom and familiarity; too much want
of maidenly reserve; too great a lack of true
Difference in gentlemen towards the young
ladies with whom they associate. Ii is time
a stop were put to this state of things We
don't wonder that the faithful minister lifts
up his voice against it from the sacred desk,
for It tends to gross violation of the best
interests of society, and is bearing its bitter
fruits all around US. Mothers, there is a
fearful responsibility resting upon you. Faith.
ers, you are dereliet towards your sons il you
do not train them to the striclest decorum.
1t is humiiating to all, that these public ad.
mOnitions are necessary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

We notice in several of our Maryland
exchanges cards of attack and defence, of
elimination and recrimination, among rival
local politicians, evincing the existence of
a state of feeling among them not at all
commendable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

ReAL ESTATE SALES. --Hezekiah Croul. ak .
eeutor Of David Croul, deceased, sold on Sat.
nrday last ISL acres Of land, situate about
three miles from this city, near the Littles,
town turnpike, to Josephus H. Hoppe for
Sl0TI. The land is we'll improved.
On Tuesday last, James H. Steele purehas.
ed at private sal, 200 acres OF land, situate
10 Franklin district, known as the Cornelius
Grimes estate, Of Andrew Robinson for S24O3.
Also few weeks ago so acres Of the Henry
Davis estate for $1,000 per acre. Mr.. Steele
proposesto engage largslyin the milk business.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

GRAND HARVEST How AND FAMILY ExcuR.
sIoS.-On Thursday, the 9th Of September,
there will be an excursion given by the Yves.
tern Maryland Railroad to Annapolis, by rail
and one OF the fine bay steamers. This will
afford our citizens fine opportunity TO yisi,
the State Capital and also the United States
Naval Academy. To those who have never
been at the ancient city this will give an
excellent opportunity to see the many objects
Of interest which cluster around It. IN the
Naval Academy may be seen the trophies Of
the war of 1924, and the Mexican war,
monitors, men-of-war, models Of vessels, large
eannons, mortars, war accOutrements, &c.
II you wish to spend delightful day do not
TAIL to go on this excursion. Particulars
next week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

Ihe ties were then ridden off when the
knight OF Piney Run was awarded the honor
of browning the Queen, and received silver
tea set OF six pieces; the knight of Freedom the
second honor, and silver pitcher; the knight
OF Ivy Mills the third honor and a silver
bowl and the knight Of Windsor Forrest the
fourth honor.
After the tourney recess was taken for
dinner, and on this, as on previous occasions,
the well.known hospitality of the citizens of
Freedom was exhibited. Invitations, to friends
and strangers equally alike, were extended to
all to partake Of the substantals and delca
eies OF the season, and there was enough and
to spare, even afterthegreat host had been fed
The call Of the bugle was the signal for all
to proceed to the dancing pavilion, where
the GROWING exercises were to take place
Order having been restored, decorator, Capt.
Albert Billingslea, of this city, being una.
voldably absent, Mr.. Valiant was pressed into
service, and delivered the coronation address,
IN which he was very happy, each knight re
ceiving beautiful wreath, which was grace
fully placed on the brow of the Queen and
her Maids, viz;-Queen, Miss Lizzie A. Hew.
1T, Of Carroll county; First Maid, Miss Jennie
Winters, Of Washington, ID. c.; Second
Maid, Miss Emma Baesman, of Baltimore
county, Third Maid, Miss Annie b. Duyall,
VI OaffOu county.
The platform was cleared and the royal
party INDUCED in the Lanciers. Then followed
a scene which almost defies description, hand
some ladies, with exquisite toilettes, accom-.
panied by gallants, engaged in Terpsichorean
exercises until halt was called for the pur-
pose Of allowing the musicians, Waters String
Band, of Baltimore, to take breathing spell
and refresh the inner man.
1t is estimated that 5000 people we're on
the grounds, and nothing occurred to mar the
pleasure of any. The adjoining counties of
Baltimore, Howard, and Montgomery were
well represented, as also the cities of Balti.
more, Norfolk and Washington. Westmin.
ster sent delegation of over forty, about
twenty of whom occupied Thompson's omni.
bus, drawn by four horses. The refreshment
stand was under charge of Mr.. Joseph W.
Berret, and, judging from the number who
patronized it, the ice cream manufactured by
Mr.. 7. j. Bennett, of New Windsor district,
was in great demand.
The Judges were G. ". Manro, DIR. +. |.
Crawford, X. p Choate, DIR. G. Riggs aud
4. Lynch. Marshals-George Prug6, Il. NJ
Hewitt, J. NJ. DorseyFand VIM. p. Gorsuch.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

:. The Pinkerton detective agency at New
FORK captured member Of the gang engaged
m selling counterfeit bonds on Wednesday
while IN the act Of disposing of $4,000 in
bonds OF st, Louis county, No.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

AZ the March term Of the United sta.s.
District Court at Atlanta, Ga, which has iust
closed, seven hundred aud ninety-two ner.
sons came in and pleaded guilty on Inc CHARGE
Of illicit distilling. e''" y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

John Turnkey, Of Venango county, was
nominated for Justice Of the Supreme Court:
W. p. Sehell, Of Bedford, for Auditor Gen
eral, and A. G. Noyes, Of Clinton, for State
Treasurer, BY the Pennsylvania Democratic
Convention at Harrisburg, on Wednesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

IMPROVING 0uR SEED WHEAr.-At the re.
quest Of some Of our farmers we republish
the following article on seed wheat, which
was given in this paper several weeks ago:
We have alluded to the adyisabity of our farmers.
III harvesting their grain. selecting the finest and
earliest heads for future seeding. To show what
excellent effects are to bederived from little pains.
taking in such matters DR.. Lee, of the Nashville
American, gives the following results:
a California farmer has been experimenting I'm
planting wheat In hills aud eultivating ii as we 40
corn and cotton In his last experiment he put only
one seed IN hill and had the seeds 70 inches npart
80 that pound Of wheat planted an acre on one
half an acre he harvested 30 bushels and ON the
other half 80 bushels making 10 bushels of snund
wheat from one pound Of seed Al 90 pounds TO the
bnshei the return gives 30 pounds OF this cereal
nom one, or harvest Of Do fold Nothing isnor
indefinite than the filling Of this grain and the mum
Der OF seeds that may be developed In each head
We have seen my stems sent up from one germ I'M
tennessee, and have counted one hundred and Sd XIV
seeds grown In one car OF wheat In western New
York In the town OF Wheatiand we had over fnrty
varieties OF wheat under experiment In 1916 Thcre
y farmer IN England who raiSes about 100 acres OF
peulgree wheat year. Assuming that one seed
may produce nity eulms and cans and each ear con.
Ains one hnndredand sixty seeds the harvest would
be the incredible yield OF eight thousand fold Nc
Know very little about the possibilities OF vital eyo.
luton, especially in regard 10 the cereal grasses
fedigree plants are more important than pedicree
horses, cattle and sheep,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

An Ice Cream Festival will be given al
Deer Park Chapel, OH the LIST of September,
for the benefit Of the Ministers and Sabbath
School. A Band Of Music will be present.
Addresses will be delivered by several gen.
tlemen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

la the event Of Senator Morlon's death
Gov. Williams, i is stated, will appoint ID
W. VOORHEES, TO his seat in the Senate,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

Heavy WEIGHrs.-0n Tuesday morning
last, four ladies from the neighborhood Of
Warfeldsburg, were Mt the depot waiting for
the arrival of the train. just before its ARR.
val they concluded to be weighed, which
Mr., Grimes CALAMITY did, and they weighed
2i5, 30, 1888 and 100 pounds each, or an
average Of 202 pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

Ten. Grant and party arrived at Antwerp
on wednesday and left on Friday for London,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

FlNE FRUIr.--We are indebted to Mr.. Ma.
poleon Herbst for basket of fine pears, of
large size and luscious flavor
Wealso acknowledge the receipt of basket
of large prime Delaware pc aches, in good
order, from our fair young frie nd Miss NJ. l..
Price, of Middletown, Del, for which she
will please accept our thanks
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

TuE Dramatic Entertainment a, Sykesville,
on the evening of the 10th instant, for the
benefit of St. Joseph's Church, of that place,
was decided success in every respect. The
characters in "Humors Of the Strike" and
THE Mischievous Negro" were rendered in
admirable style, and the numerous Jokes and
songs met with much applause from the large
aud appreeiatiye audience.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

SANITARY. Filthy hog pens, stables, gar.
den sinks, cutters, noxiOus weeds, all evolve
malaEiAl influences at this season Of the year.
Lime and common earth are good dsinfectants
ii their application is not neglected An ex-
perenced physician says :-lf you would
escape the peris of typhoid fever keep your
houses, yards, cellars, pumps, cutters, sinks,
stables, pigpens, and yonr entire premises
scrupulously clean
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Charles B, Roberts, Surviving Trustee "
Iii Erb and Elizabeth Erb, his vile.
|0RDERED this 9th day Of August, a. y. "
~ 1877, that the accounts A. and y. o. t w
Auditor filed in this cause be finally rallnes
and confirmed, unless cause to the eon'rssl!
thereof be shown on or before the ION ~,
OF September next provided copy q "
order be inserted for two successive weeAr
before the last namedday, in soufe nessPaps'
published in Carroll county.
FRANK 4. SHAW, CLERK.
True copy,--Test;
aug $50, FnAxK 4. SHAW, CLERK.
~r,e,., ... No.. An.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

The usual Thursday evening hop at Wheel
ers Hotel was attended by brilliant part,
of guests and visitors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

A Working Mems Club was to have been
organized at SykesviIle, on Thursday evening
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

DIsoRDERLY CoNDUcT. Monday night,
the moon having nearly filled her horns,
some people in Westminster must needs fiji
their horns also At least that is the most
reasonable conjecture Of some good people in
the vicinity, as to the cause Of noisy out.
break and rioting and fighting between some
white men in Union street, at the West End
at about 1890 a. IN. when the police and all
order.loving citizens were in bed. OF course
there was no one near at that hour to inter.
iere with their pastime, and black eyes, il not
bloody noses, were the compliments inter.
changed between them. On the same night,
the East End, not to be outdone by the West
End in any thing, got up similar entertain.
ment at the intersection Of Green street and
the Washington road, between some colored
people, who event for each other in lively
manner, it is said The party were subse.
qnently arrested and taken before Justice
Crapster. Joshua Nickum was fined 81 and
costs, in default sent to jail John Smith, not
guilty; same guilty, fined 81 and costs, in de.
fault sent to Jail.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

SUDDEN DEArH on HoRsEBAcK.-Mr Geo.
Foreman, of Mechanicstown, Nd, died sud.
denly Monday evening at 0 o'clock from
apoplexy. He was returning home on horse.
back from his farm, and on reaching the
bridge near the old factory, just in sight Of
has house, he suddenly fell from the saddle TO
ne ground. He was picked up dead. DR..
white, who was near at hand, give his opin.
ION that death had resulted from apoplexy,
coupled with injuries by the fall. Mr.. Fore.
man leaves wife and grown.up family, lie
was man Of influence and wealth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

A Tournament will be held ut Parkton
baltimore county, on Thursday next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25
NO. l EQUITY.

NO. EQUITY.
IN The Orphans Court for Carroll County.
David W. Houck VS.. Charles s. Dayi,
and others.
{ hpERED this 2ad day of August, 1877.
~ that the account of the Auditor fled IN
ms cause be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereof he show
on or before the 10th day Of September nsy, ,
provided copy of this order be inserted e.,
Two successive weeks before the last named
county. W Na''o'i
TEsT: HENRY y pPtry
aug 25.2t Reg;s,e, ~ w;i,.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25
Business Locals.

business Locals.
Great Bargains in Mems Wear, Ladies'
Dress floods, Flanuels and Dry Goods gen.
orally. They must be sold to make room
larger. II / NJ ="
Glass Fruit Jars-the best at L. k. Ger.
II you want new Carpet see car prices
before you buy. Il. K. Gernand
Buy your Boots and Shoes now at
ii. L. Norris.
Buy your Paints, Window Glass and Build d.
ing Hardware of H. X. Gernand.
CENTENNIAL CLOTHING HOUSE
Keep your eye on this if you want to save
money and buy cheap. ~ ~ '"'e
Suits from $3.50 and upwards.
Pants 100 -"
Vests rs 81
Coats Z" rs
All kinds Of ready made clothing can he
bought low at II. Schenthals opposite tho
w. M. X. X. depot, Westminster Ma. n
Granite Preserving Kettles at Gernand's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

REGIsTRArIoN-Th Registers Of Voters
will be in session, commencing on the first
Monday, I'd day OF September, and close on
Friday, the 7th, for the purpose OF registering
new voters, making transfers, and striking OF
the names of those who have died or remoy.
ed. We hope those becoming of age in time
for the November election will attend to it at
the first sitting and also those who wish to
be transferred from one district to another
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

Blue Ridge Summit boarding house. West
ern Maryland Railroad, is for sale Also tho
pic uic park of % acres.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

The DRouGHT. Reports from the neigh.
borhood Of Hanover, Littlestown, Silver Run.
Bachman's Mills, and other places, represent
the corn and grass as being almost burned
up. In many places farmers have no pasture,
and even the streams and wells are falling
Very little blowing has been done for hi
seeding, and the land that was plowed is so
dry that it cannot be put in proper condition,
About the LIST of June there was a prosnect
for as fine crop of corn as was ever grown
IN this county, but the general opinion IS now
that there will not be much more than half a
crop realized.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

HNHE Stockholders of "The TAYLOR Mann.
A featuring Company, Of the CITY of West.
minister, are hereby notified that an Election
VII be held at the Office of the COMPANY, on
Monday, s4h day Of September, S77' be.
tween the hours of ~ o'clock. NJ. and .
o'clock, T. NJ, for five Directors TO serve for
the ensuing year. 80 ~
P. II. IRWIN,
aug @o'e Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

It is estimated that over 10000 persons
visited Emory Grove Camp during its contin
uance, and about 200 ministers.
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FINE HoGs.-Mr. John Tracy, Supcrinten.
dent of the Almshouse farm, has a pen of
twenty-five as fine hogs as there are in the
State, and ii he has reasonable success they
will average over 800 pounds each at killing
time.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Hotel Property & Store Stand,
~ nEnrnY.tY,

HNHE undersigned, By virtue of n dec,o. d,
4 the Circuit Court for Carroll eons,y
sitting as Court of Equity, passed in c,n..
No. I'LL, wherein Gideon A. Jarrett arj
Others are Complainants, and John Dowbsy
is Defendant, will sell at public sale, on N
premises, to the highest bidder, on
Thursday, The 20M Of September, 1871
at o'clock, p. m, precisely, a parcel q
Land consisting Of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

A new route fora railroad from Petersburg,
Adams county, to connect with the Gettys.
burg railroad about one mile west of New
Oxford is beiTgsuryeyed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

The martins have left us They soiourn
with us four months and half arriving about
the first of April, and departing about the
10Th of August. The uniailing instinct of
birds Of passage is an interesting subject for
reflection.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

FoR FREDERICK. Monday lasta tbronsb
car between Frederick and Baltimore was NJ.
tached to the train which leaves williamsport
al 800, a. m, and Baltimore at 400, ~ m
lhis is great convenience, but a still greater
accommodation would be the running Of a car
for Frederick on the train which leaves Bal.
timore at 500, a. IN. Frequently our citizens
have business in Frederick, and under he
present arrangement they are compelled n
be absent over night. Ii railroad facilities
would allow, the travel between this city and
Frederick, Littlestown and Hanover, would be
very much increased. The Adams express
will forward all express matter by this train.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-25

SUNDAY School REUSloN.-On Thursday.
OF last week, q large excursion, under the
auspices of the Reformed Churches Of Littles.
town and Taneytown, repaired to Blue Ridge
summit, where the Trinity Reformed Church
and Sunday School, of Waynesboro' united
with them. The Smithsburg Lutheran Sun.
day School having previously fixed on the
same day, also shared the pleasures of the
Park with the former. The excursion from
the former places consisted of two trains and
contained about 100 persons. While that
from Smithsburg consisted ofnear 400 persons
The Waynesboro' School repaired to the Sum
init in Omnibusses, Hacks, Carriages, &c.
preceded by the Silver Cornet Band in their
elegant wagon drawn by six horses. The
littlestown Band was also present. The ex
cdrsionists spent the day in various ways, AN
seeming to enjoy themselves.