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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

TRANPs.-A disposition is abroad TO show
tramps no quarter. Their muders, arsons,
robberies, rheits, drunkenness, and disorderly
conduct generally, have arrayed all persons
against them. In some places they are tray-
elling in bands and committing such depreda.
tons that the people are forming themselves
into organizations for mutual protection.
The tramps have become an organized lazza-
roni; they don't intend to work but would
sooner beg or steal, and seem resolved to
force society 10 give them subsistence, or they
will apply the torch to barns and dwellings, If
their insolent demands are denied Ii Is not
charity to feed such creatures even when they
are hungry, for the sacred oracles declare "if
they will not work neither shall they eat.
10 feed and clothe them is to uphold them in
their lazness and to make ones self a party
to their wiekedness Let society rise up at
once and crush out this imposition The
virtuous poor should be relieved. Men
have even entertained angels unawares, but we
are apprehensive that very few angels can be
found in the filthy drunken crowds of vaga.
bond men and women who continually throng
our highways and thrust their unwelcome
presence into every place. Let an efectual
stop be put to these drifting Migrants Re.
fuse their insolent demands, and if they be.
come violent or offensive be prepared for
self.protection. The infections Of this disor.
derby element upon society have become in
tolerable. Every county in every State of
this Union has its Almshouse where the poor
are provided for; but the Migrants want no
such provision for them. They want to roam
at will; beg or steal enough to satisfy their
immediate wants; steep themselves in wills.
key, and revel in idleness and Righteousness.
The man or the woman, who, under mistaken
notions of charity and benevolence, supports
them in this course Of life, becomes RESPONSE
Bile in measure for their conduct and a par
taker of their crimes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

NO. 1886 EQUITY
In the Circuit Court for CArrs
Daniel Vondersmith and other,
S. Nottingham and oll
ORDERED this 3lst day Of
" 1877, that the account o
fled in this cause be finally rain,
hrmed, unless cause TO the GO
be shown on or before the 2olh :
next provided a copy of thI; :,
ted for two successive weeks %.
named day in some newspaper
Carroll county. an,
FRANK I. SID
True copy,-Test; =.
aug 4.2t FGANE J. "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

'THE LIGHT or OTHER Days. Among
the novelties in Westminster, the current
week, in addition TO the attractions of me
trotting course and the tournament, wns an
antiquated fur hat, worn by visitor, which
seemed 70 have survived several generations,
The ancient tile sat as gracefully upon the
eaput of the wearer, as IL L were monarch !
crown and doubtless there was more true
happiness and eontentment beneath il. How
many many changes have taken place "since
this old hat was new"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

THE BAIL given at Wheelers Hotel. on
Wednesday night, was largely attended and
greatly enjoyed. The music, ten pieces,
was furnished by Dickinson, of Baltimore,
and its enticing strains caused many 10 in.
dalge that rarely grace ball room by their
presence. Supper was furnished about one
o'clock, after which the dancing was renewed.
The toilets Of the ladies' we're exqui lite and
the gentlemen gallant and attentive.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04
InsOlvent's Notice

Noah c. Wentz vs.. His Cro
ORDERED this 2sth day q
" that Noah c. Vent gc ,
creditors, endorsers aud suretes
Monday Of November, 1877, is &
said Noah c. Vent to appear d
Court for Carroll county, 10 aa,F
terroga,ories or allegations As b
endorsers or sureties may props
against him ; and that a copy Off
published in some newspaper pr.
roll county, once u week for thfc
months prior TO the said "a MOI.
yember, 1877, AS such notice.
True copy, Test:
aug i.3m FRANK 7. SHl'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

A man with a cage of Java sparrows, white
mice and rats, and some small green paro
quets, amused the children in the streets, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, by the performance
of his pets, which fired off pistol, hauled
each other about in miniature cars, and did
many other tricks. He then gathered up thu
pennies of the little folks by passing around
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

There being tie the Knights were reques.
ted to ride off, which resulted in a victory for
the knight of Fairview, who received the 800
gold watch, the knight of Freedom IN. so
silver watch, and the knight of Hartford the
$50 silver watch. Those who had been sue.
cessful in taking the first honors ut previous
tournaments were required to use II inch
ring and those who had not used inch ring.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

Cushman's Combination Troupe gave IA
parlor entertainment ut Wheelers Hotel ON
Tuesday evening. Each rendered their re.
spectiye parts IN a ereditable manner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

Tue TOURNAMENT took place on Thursday
morning and was witnessed by large number
Of ladies and gentlemen. No charge to the
Knights was delivered, neither was there any
browning of the Queen of Love and Beauty
and her Maids of Honor. Charles V. Want,
Of this city, was Chief Marshal, with William
Gist and Edward Lynch as Aids; Herald,
Luther Welsh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

FAST DRIvISG.-0n Tuesday last, Mr.. p.
II. Irwin, Mayor Of Westminster, issued han.
balls informing all that the ordinance relating
to fast and reckless driving would be rigidly
enforced. Those who violate il are liable TO
arrest iinee or imprisonment. We hope those
interested will make note Of his, I'd there.
!6y. save themselves from the mortnoation Of
being arrested. Frequently the streets are
hiled with children and many narrow escapes
are made by them. About a year AGO n
child was seriously injured, and the party
was mulcted into heavy damages.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

FoUSD DEAD IN HIS RooM-Wm. j. Har.
ker, 90 years old, was found dead shortly after
IL o'clock Saturday morning in his room at
the General Wayne Hotel, Baltimore, where
he had been boarder for the past fifteen
years. Mr.. Harker was in the habit Of lying
down after dinner On Friday after dinner
he went to his room and was not seen again
until found dead on Saturday by the chamber.
maid in her morning round. The door of the
room was locked on the inside, and it was us.
certained the occupant was lying on the floor.
The proprietor, ID. II. Kaufman, was notified,
policeman Spangler was summoned, and he
forced open the transom above the door,
through which an entrance was effected. Mr..
Harker was lying dead near an open trunk. to
which it is supposed he had gone to procure
some clothing or TO get some medicine, which
he had been in the habit of taking. His Gps
and hands were purple. He was partly on his
knees, with his hands and chest against the
trunk. The coroner did not hold an inquest.
believing death had resulted from appoplexy.
Mr.. Harker had followed the business of a
broker for many years, and it is said had ac.
cumulated considerable money, as he was es J..
timated to have been worth about $40, 600.
He owned farm in this county, upon which
Mr.. Purvis, his brother-in.law lives, known
as the old Campbell property, on the road
leading from the Liberty turnpike to Mar.
riottsville. The body was prepared for burial
and was removed to this county for interment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

SHERIFF SALE.-On Thursday, at the suit
of the Union National Bank, this city, Sheriff
White sold the interest of Levi and Jacob
Burlington in 1873 acres of land for $500, DR..
j. W. Herring purchaser. Also i3 acres to
L. o. Grimes at $50. 10 per acre. Also per
sonal property to John H. Winemiller for
S27l.5O
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

BuRGLARY.-The residence of Mr.. David
II. Shriyer, this city, was entered on Satur.
day night last, and boy in his employ
was robbed of a small sum of money. The
entrance was made through window in the
second story Of the back building.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

The corporation Of Rockville, Montgomery
county, Md. receives from the county SfO59'
3D. Query-What does the corporation of
Westminster, or any other corporate town in
the county, get from the county treasury
Not a dollar. While the corporation of
Westminster pays her full proportion of the
road tax, not q dollar oft Is expended within
her limits. Her streets, which-from their
peculiar conformation are liable to be washed
and torn by heavy rains, have TO be kept in
order by an additional tax levied upon the
property of the town by the municipal autho.
rites. Is this fair7
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

Coop WHEAT CRor.-We published. two
weeks ago, the yield of wheat from the field
OF Mr.. VIM. I. Devries, of Freedom District,
go bushels per acre. On lot of six acres
Mr. DeVries produced 42l bushels per acre.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

The rain Of Sunday was very heavy in the
neighbOrhood of Linwood. Cornfelds were
badly washed and the corn beaten down. II
is greatly regretted that the rain was not gen.
eral throughout the county, as in some por.
tons it is needed very much.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04
From grave To gay,
Ernln llNnlN 10 ...unil

and was highly appreciated and enjoyed by
an intelligent audience. The members of the
Troupe Dramatic were Mrs. Stansbury, Miss
Fannie Martin, Miss Sallie L. Weaver, Miss
Maud Segaioose, Miss Sallie Hoffman, d. Z.
Christ, Harry Weaver, George Martin, Chas
Lyttleton and Willie Martin, resident here,
and mostly ito the manor born, assisted by
Misses Sallie and Lulu Bennett, of Hagers.
town; Miss Willie A. Zollickoffer, of West.
minister, and Harry Lucas, of Baltimore. j.
II. Christ, stage Manager Miss Fannie Mar.
tin and Miss Willie A. Zollickotfer presided
at the organ. The entertainment was com
plete success, doubtless exceeding the expec.
tations Of the participants, who, perhaps,
'buided better than they knew and taking
into consideration the shortness of time from
the inception to the execution of the perfor.
nance the merit of its success is greatly
enhanced.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

RACING Notes.-The Mount Pleasant and
Ffizzellsburg Bands were in attendance at the
races on Tuesday.
Notwithstanding the great number of stran.
gers in this city, during the week, we have
heard of no disturbance whatever, and every
thing passed off in the most pleasant manner.
Mr.. Pfeitfer, the keeper of the track, has
been highly complimented in regard to its
condition. Both owners and jockeys are unan.
imous in pronouncing it equal to any half
mile course in the country. The weather
acted very much against the attendance of
country people, though il was good for the
horses and drivers. On Thursday there was
a very large number present, attracted by the
tournament and the purse of $500 for horses
that never beat 2:30, Silas was the favorite
among the ladies', and they we're willing to
risk slippers, gloves, &C., on his success.
Pool selling was INDUCED in to some ex.
tent, Thompson & Logue, of Philadelphia
conducting it, both on the track aud at Wheel.
er's. 1t attracted considerable attention.
Our hotels were filled to repletion, but the
proprietors were equal to the emergency, and
all were comfortably accommodated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

The jew Seligman has rented General
Grants cottage at Long Branch for 5000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

PERsoSAL--Mrs. Mary Reese returned
home on Saturday from long visit to New
York and vicinity.
j. Fisher Reese and family of New YorI;
city, arrived in this city on Saturday last.
Miss Tilghman, formerly OF this city, will
open select school in Middletown, Del,
about the 2lst of September.
Rev. Mr.. Jelley, Of the First Presbyterian
Church, Baltimore, assisted by Miss A. Il.
Hasson, Principal of Chatsworth Female Iu.
stitute, Baltimore, will reopen Calvert College,
New Windsor, in September. Mr.. Jelley and
Miss Hasson have both had much experience
in the work Of education, and bring to the
institution great business tact, as well as en-.
thusiastic devotion to the cause. Under such
favorable auspices this College mus: flourish.
Rev. W. G. Cremer, former Pastor Of st.
Paups Reform Church, this city, now residing
in Chambersburg, Pa, is on visit TO his
friends in this city and vicinity.
Hon. VIM. P. MauIsby and wife have re.
turned from their western trip.
Joel Gutman, one of Baltimore's popular
merchants, was here this week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

TEY IT.-Let some Of our enterprsing far.
mers make the experiment, this fall, of plant.
ing an acre of wheat in drills so that it can be
cultivated like corn. The plan of planting
and cultivating wheat was given in this paper
two or three weeks ago, by which crop of
seventy bushels to the acre was produced
To produce such yield is worth the effort.
Win not some of our farmers make the exper.
iment?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

LARGE YIELD or HAY.-Mr. John Barkdoll,
residing near Smithsburg, Frederick county,
cut from eight acres "a! tons of Hay, limo.
thy and sapling Clover. A yield of nearly "a
tons to the acre, it was the first crop after
setting in grass. Who of our Carroll county
farmers can beat that?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

A fence rail was placed on the railroad
switch near liynchs lumber yard, on Tuesday
night last. Fortunately no damage was done
to either of the trains which passed. The
law of Maryland makes illegal interference
with the tracks or trains of railroad felony
punishable by Imprisonment in the peniten .
tiary from two to ten years, and any loss of
life resulting from such interference is held to
be murder.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

James I. Huff noted confidence man,
was arrested in Baltimore on Wednesday
night, on a charge of swindling j. F. Kreps
Of Williamsport, Nd, out of $50. He was
in this city on Wednesday, and Sheriff White
received dispatch to arrest him, but the
Sheriff was absent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

ALUMNI MEErIYG.-The Alumni Re union
Of the Graduates of Gettysburg College resi-.
dent in the Soathern States, assembled in
Kemp Hall, Frederick, on Wednesday Of last
week. Several business sessions were held
and on Wednesday night addresses were de.
liyered BY DR.. Valentine, Of Gettysburg, and
MIR. keedy, Of Hagerstown. There were
about 30 members present and the meetings
were interesting. The next meeting will be
held in Hagerstown, in July, 1873. The Col
lege is said to be in flourishing condition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

WESTERN MARYLAND College. The many
friends of this institution will be pleased 10
learn that its prospects for the coming SEES.
sion, which begins on the 4th of September,
are very fattering and the indications are
that there will be large increase in the num-
berof students. Our home institutions should
be literally patronized by our citizens, and
parents and guardians would do well to have
their children educated under their own So.
pervlsion, or in schools similar to this, where
family government is administered.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04
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THR SUMNER MEETING Of tho Westminster
Trotting Association opened on Tuesday last,
tho attendance on either day not being large,
owing TO the difficulty on the railroads and
the cloudy and threatening weather The
officers of the association deserve the thanks
of sportsman for the fine field they secured
for their entertainment, for the manner in
which the races were conducted, and for the
good order preserved on the ground. Now
that our association has been introduced to
the world, and being member of the Ma
tional Association, we anticipate for the flu
tnre some fine trials of speed. 1t is the gen
eral opinion that there never was better trot-
ting witnessed outside of some of the large
parks of our populous cities. We append the
list Of horses that trotted in each race.
SUMNER MEETING
OF THE
WESTMINSTER TRoTTING ASSOCIATION
WESTMINSTER, Nd, July 81 AND AUGUST ., 1877.
FIRST DAY. JULY 81.
No, l, Purse SiO for aS5 ClGSsS16O to rst SlO0 To
second, $40 TO third
Joshua McCumsy, Phila., Pa enters S e. Tom
w; ;. Bewley Prices Station Md, epIen b. III.
II, D. Phillips, Pottstown Pa, enters g. g BumIolst
D. Harvey Danville, Va, enters b. Z, Top.
kH
n. +. Pennington, Chesierville Nd, enterb g. Modoc
Sam French lst, Tom ID, Top 81 Fanny Fern and
Modoc distanced Time 2'i,, 2;s, 2Ss15, 2.37, 80.
No. . Purse 500 for 80 Class-Sel to first SO to
second, $50 to third.
+, Carter, Washington, d. G., enters b. s. Mt Holly.
a, Watson, lialto., Md. enters B. <, Albert Watson
W. J. Handley, Cambridge, Nd, enters b. & Sealm.
Geo. /. Smith, Phlla, Pa, enters $ y. Fearless
silaS Wright, Lancaster, Pa, enters x x. Slas
Slas lst, Mt Holly 2d; Al. Watson selim and Fear
less distanced. Time 2l3, 2Io 2I5's 2lj 2iGl{ iGl
SECOND DAY, AUGUSTA
No. 3, Purse 500 for 800 CaSs-SsO To first so ~
second, $50 to third
T. I. Seymour, IIambleton Nd, enters gig Careless
4. Watson, BALTIC, Nd. enters b. &. Albert Watson.
silaS Wright, Lancaster, Pa, enter &. Z. Sias
Careless Boy LIST silas ri Al. Watson dstanccG.
Time Dag, M 2IiA.
No T. Purse $50 for 30 Class-SsAl to hrst 50 n
second, $40 to third
]. johnson, Millington Nd. enters s. e. St0RrWAl
II; T. Gallagher, Phila, Pa, enters b. <. o. A.
VIM, A. Twilley Cambridge, Nd enters b. M Inlv
Harrington
G. A. Atkinson Phia Pa, enters bl, m, Lady IIo.hsc
@. W. Fltzwater Jr., Phlla. Pa. enters b. m Fancy
d. +. Harvey, Danyille Va. enters b. & Top
n +. Pennington Chesteryille, Nd. enters b. T. ModoC
James swain, Lancaster, Pa, enters s. 9. James X.
o, A. Hickock lst, but protested; Fancy ID James
r. 3d. Time $40, 30, 2@lI5 2;il}.
THIRD DAY, AUGUST ..
No s. Purse 500 for $3.50 ClaSs-s0 10 first SlOO Ia
second, So ~ third.
7. W Atkinson, Allentown, y. j., enters b. IN. Flora
Windsor.
VIM. II, Doble Jr. Phia., Pa. enters &. m Morning
:. X. Clark, Amber, Pa, enters bl. e. Black Frank
D. Waters, Absecom, n j., enters b. <. Sam French.
5. Wright, Lancaster, Pa enters b. III. Lizzie Keller.
Black Frank lst, Morning I'd, Lizzie Keller "a
Time 2;a2js 2S2, 2Sij.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

PosrPoNED. -The camp meeting that was
to be held by the NJ. L. Church South, at Mt.
Airy, commencing on the 10th of August, 1877,
has been postponed for the present because OF
circumstances beyond the control of the
Committee of Arrangements.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

DEATH or Az AGED LADY.-Mrs. Nancy
Reife, died on Sunday morning last, at the
residence of her son-in law, Hon. Daniel
Geiselman, in Union township, Adams coun.
ty, Pa at the advanced age Of ~ years,
month and 10 days, The deceased had at the
time of her death 10 children, 100 grand
children, II ereat.grand. children aud great
great grand child. -Hanorer Citizen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

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proynmer
Ihetronl
is brancl
Erie. Al
Pittsburg,
will to-da.
Matters IL
are nncha
early resu
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aud Ohio
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Delaware,
roads in n
Chicago
and the stI
are grndua
The strike
Bort Way
much imp.
HantA.
The atril
road ended
Rail
have yet st
An atten
New York
strike was
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The miHtar
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truck had
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

HoSEY.-We are indebted to Mr.. WIN.
Fenby, of this district, for box of very SD.
periOr honey. 1t was made by Italian bees,
and is almost white and entirely free from
impurities. One of Mr.. Fs. sons gives this
business his exclusive attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

A CAMP MEETING will be held at Asbury
Grove, near Hampstead, under the supervision
of Rev. l.. +. Morgan, D. d., commencing
on Friday, the oath instant. Tents will be
located on the 18th instant. A cordial inyi
tation is extended to all friends to join in this
meeting.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

HIoLISGswoRTH' Grove Camp Meeting,
under the auspices of the NJ. 4. Chlrch
South, will commence ON the oath instant and
continue twelve days. The camp will be in
charge of Rev. f. f. Busey, Presiding Elder,
and Rev. J. A. Register, Presiding Elder of
the Baltimore Circuit. All are cordially in.
yited to attend. The camp is located near
Finksburg station, on the Western Maryland
Railroad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

BURNED TO DEATH. Carrie Dick, colored
aged about ten years, was burned to death on
Friday Of last week, near Unontown. She
attempted to hasten a fire by the use of coal
oil. Theca exploded and she was enveloped
by the burning oil, Death resulted in few
hours
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

The strike
West, 20 far
of trains, isl
was no inter
more and Oh
the embargo
strikes on tn.
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Travel on
Louis was re.
The factories
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travel on nea
The canal
poftati0n Co
strqek yester,
The colors,
Tho burned
struck yesterC
81 workmen
york. No '
HoFtnent.
steam ca.
3d for Geor
pal loaded at
'pss than the !
vas boafded /
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'eputy Sheriff
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-08-04

Pic Mesa pic mic for the benefit of ST.
Joseph's Church, Taneytown, will be held in
r. Rudisels grove, on Tuesday next.
A harvest home pic mic will be held this
afternoon at the Paramount School House
near Bird Hill.
The Copperville Brass Band, assisted by
several other bands, held a pic mic on Satur.
day last, in Clabaugh's grove Taneytown.
1t was largely attended.