The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
X ofP Excursion Manchester iteIns-Hampstead
Isems-Inerease Of siock-Reunion- Build
Observation-Disclosures County Ahead-sum-
mer Visitors etc. ect.
HAxPsrgaD IrEMs.-During the week we
have had visit from Capt. A. W. Eichel-
berger and L. f. Melsheimer, the President
and Secretary Of the Baltimore and Hanover
railroad. They passed over the line Of road
ferent sections they expressed themselves as
being well pleased with the progress Of the
work, which is now being conducted by Jos.
s. Git, engineer, who has succeeded our es-
teemed friend, Col. W. w. Taylor, whose
genial society we miss, he having resigned
his position here to take charge in the con-
slructi0n Of railroad in that State dear to us
Marglanders-the Old Dominion. The Col.
has left many warm friends here, and we feel
confident that he will be equally as well ap-
preciaied in the 'tSunny South TO which he
has departed.
The work Of laying track has been COM
menced at the junction with Bachman Valley
railroad and will be rapidly pushed forward
AS FAR as H0ffacker's Min, when It is contem-
plated to run trains from Hanover to that
point Il is expected that trains viii run to
Hoifacker's Mill by the lst of September next
The farmers here, as well as all over the
county, have had excellent weather TO secure
the abundant crops with which they have been
favored.
The temperature, notwithstanding few re-
freshing showers, has been rather warm for
very dignifed persons.
Quite Eumber Of persons escaped from
the heat Of the city are enjoying the pure air
and elevation Of our village.
A Pleasant ExcURsIox.-The excursion
Of the Knights of Pythias to Hayre de Grace,
on Saturday last, by Western Maryland Rail
road and the Steamer Pentz, was one Of the
most pleasant of the season. The day was
fine, and the trip by rail and steamer was in
every way agreeable. Capt kirwin, of the
Steamer Pentz, is a great favorite with the
travelling public. His polite attentions to
his guests on the occasion contributed largely
20 heighten their enjoyment. The National
Grays Band, under the lead of Capt. Ellis,
accompanied the excursion, and there was no
stint OF their enlivening airs. AS the boat
glided gracefully over the placid bosom of the
Chesapeake, the excursionists enjoyed the
scenery upon either shore of the bay, and
upon Pool S and Speseutia Islands, with the
keenest zest. At Havre de Grace an hour or
two was spent in social converse with its eiti-
zens and IN rambling through the town. At
the hour of starting large crowd had assem-
bled on the wharf, and as the steamer re-
sumed her homeward journey the band struck
up lively air, and hats and handkerchiefs
waved parting adieux. At Q o'clock the ex-
cursiOnists were home again, with unanimous
81 rs.H
not quite two hundred, not sufficient to cover
expenses Of the trip. The Knights conse-
quently incurred some pecuniary loss. Ice
cream cake, lemonade and other delicacies,
were served by Mr.. Carl Wiekert. The best
order was maintained throughout.
REUxI0v.-The second annual reunion of
the alumni and students of the Pennsylva-
mia College resident In the Southern States
was held at Hagerstown on Wednesday. At
the business meeting the officers were re-
elected, viz Judge John A. Lynch, of
Frederick, president; II. H. keedy, Esq, of
Hagerstown vice-president; J. Nc. Scott, N.
D., Of Hagerstown, secretary, and Prof p.
NJ. Bikle, of Gettysburg, Pa, treasurer.
Letters expressing regret for inability TO at
tend were read from Nj. Valentine, ID. D.,
president of Pennsylvania College; Rev. J.
a. AIUWAf BA-A W. - ~ OtAiOAF H.
D., Of Virginia; Rev. c. w. Knauif, of Loui-
siana, and others.
A discussion on the s'Relations existing be-
tween public schools and colleges followed.
The speakers we're C. V. S. Levy, of Freder-
ick, and Prof J. r. Dimm, of Lutherville.
The subject for discussion at the next meet
ing is THE influence of colleges in coun-
teraeting and oSerihrowing scientific infdeli-
iy," and the speakers selected are ). D.
Sehmucker, of Baltimore, and Rev. ID. NJ.
Gilbert. OF Winchester, Va. The orator for
next year is G. NJ Beltzhooyer, Esq, of
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Ia the afternoon an Grafton was delivered
by Hon. John f. Smith, Of this city, which
was highly commended.
The reunion will be held next year in this
city, on Wednesday, July l6.
INCREASE or CAPITAL STocK.-A meeting
fthe stockholders Of the Taylor Manufactur-
ing Company, this city, was held on Tuesday
last, at which more than two-thirds of the
stockholders were present or represented.
The object Of the meeting was for the purpose
Of taking action looking to an increase of the
capital stock from S2O,000 to S120,0OO, and
it was unanimously adopted. We learn that
more than one-half Of the increased capital
stock has already been subscribed. This will
enable the Company to I'll their orders with
greater rapidity, as up to that day they were
behind very much. Few, If any, manuiaetur-
ing enterprises in this country have met with
such success as this Company. Starting in
August, 1872, when all branches Of trade
were depressed, employing only % men, and
compelled to solicit orders, to-day, instead OF
solicitors they are solicited, their work is in
constant demand through the West and South.
by untiring energy, using only the bestmate-
rial, thoroughly testing their work before
leaving the shops, employing only skilled
mechanics in each department, of which there
are 152. they start on the fifth year of their
existence under the most fiattering auspices.
BALTIMORE CouxrY AHEAD.-A letter from
Mount Alto, Baltimore county, to this paper,
says: | send stalk of oats which / know
cannot be beaten in Carroll. Il is seven
feet long and was grown on the Beach Hill
farm, owned by Jesse Slingluf. Ii is n sam
pie of thirteen acres, which he thinks will
Yield 600 bushels. As Carroll did big things
on rye she may try to beat this. IL she pleases.
| have hen that hatehed brood of chicks
and when they were three weeks old she
began 10 lay again, stealing her nest IN the
garden, and when we found her both she and
her eight chicks were sitting ON the eggs.
They sat with her most Of the three weeks,
going with her when she came off and sitting
with her every night. She 4 Co., Matched
eight more chicks, and now she has the larger
and smaller ones both running with her al
the same time. Is this not remarkable?
MANCHESTER ITENs.-0n last Tuesday
Levi Fair. while in the act Of putting an avn.
ing over the horses in the tread power of Il
l.. Shippers separator, fell from the elevated
end of the tread power, striking his head
against the wagon on which the power wa:
resting, and cutting cash in his scalp abOu
five inches in length and iniuring him other
wise. DIR. I. Il. Shower dressed the wounds
On Friday evening Of last week, Carol
Encampment, No. II, |. o. o. f. elected the
following officers for the current term &C
p, J. p Baltozer; II. p, ID. II. Hofiacker
s. W., G. J. II. Ganter; j. W.. s. J.. Lilly
r. S., g. W. j. Everhart; f. S., +. A
Ganter.
NEw BUHDIyGs.-Carl Wickert is building
an addition to his restaurant IIxt2 feet VIM
Shaifer carpenter, Reigle & Kneller masons
David Owings, near Warfieldsburg, is build
ing a two story brick residence, 30x3s feet
Robert Leister, carpenter, Reigle & Knellei
masons.
f. H. Bash, Carrollton Station, will com
mence on Monday next to build store
and warehouse Upon the site of the one de
stroved by fire On the 9TH instant The buiId