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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
The Head Centre.

Now that the Louisiana Returning Board
has come to griefthere is popular clamor
that the sword of Justice should fall upon
the head Of John Sherman also. He it is
who is believed to be mainly responsible
for the fraud, who stood behind the Re-
turning Board and urged them up to their
nefarious work. As evidence Of the truth
OF this allegation, the facts are pointed out
that Wells and Anderson, with their clerks
and assistants have all been provided with
snug places in the New Orleans Custom
House. Sherman was one of the "visiting
statesmen" He went to New Orleans to
have the records falsified and Hayes made
President, and himself made Secretary of
the Treasury; he succeeded in inducing
Wells and Anderson to commit the crime;
and after they had done it, in considera-
ton of his infamous promises, be eulogized
them in the United States Senate, and
pronounced their characters as pure as that
of any Senator on the floor of the Senate
When Anderson was convicted Sherman
raved like mailman. He manifests more
concern over the case than any man in
Washington, because he fears it may lead
to an exposure Of his own participation in
it. These facts point to him as the head
centre of the great fraud and conspiracy,
and prove beyond doubt that Wells and
Anderson were but his depraved tools and
accomplices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The experiment of heating Lockport, n.
Y, by steam, by the Holly SYSTEM initiated
there at the beginning of the present winter,
has proved successful. By three miles of
pipe, covered with non conducting material
and laid under ground, through some of the
principal streets, about fifty dwellings and
other buildings, including large public
school. shave been thoroughly warmed all
winter by steam thus distributed. and turned
on or off rs required by the tenant with the
facility of water or gas. IL is stated that
dwellings more than n mile distant from the
steam generator have been heated as rapidly
as those next door. Steam metres are pro-
vided, so that the consumer pays only for
what he consumes, and the rates, il is assert
ed, do not exceed the cost of coal and wood
under the old system Of heating by fires II
is claimed that the system can be developed
so as to furnish steam sat fifty pounds pres
sure, transmitted through 20 miles of pipe,
thus supplying power for engines and manu-.
factories, and steam for cooking and laundry
purposes, for extinguishing CONGREGATIONS,
for cleaning streets of ice or snow, or protect
ing hydrants from FROST
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

A wrestling match was followed by murder
on Friday night at Dewitt, Carroll county.
Mo. Jake Armatage, a saloon keeper, had
been thrown several times by James Bernard
and took his defeat ill-humoredly. After the
wrestling was over and while Bernard stood
conversing with friends Armatage came ur
behind him and plunged knife into his
throat, severing the jugular vein. Armatage
surrendered himself to the authorities
J. W. Barron, Treasurer of the Dexter
Savings Bank at Dexter. Me-, was found
lying on the floor of the bank vault on Friday
evening, handcuffed, gagged. with severe
wounds on his head, and rope around his
neck. He was taken home senseless, and
died on Saturday morning He was murder
ed by robbers, probably because he would
not open the safe. His murderers secured
less than 500.
The high tides along the Delaware have
driven the muskrats from their beds and
thousands have been killed for their six cent
hides. On small island lad killed twenty
four rabbits, they having been driven there
by the rise of water.
The revolutionists who took possession of
the American schooner Sunbeam, az Port
Limou, on the LIST ult., say they did it solely
to save their lives, and not as an act Of ri.
raey, and they meant no insult to the United
States.
1t is said that the british Government has
ordered two hundred stem winding watches
of the American manufacture for the use OF
employees of the State railroads in India.
Mrs. George Eyler, widow lady. aged
about % years; died at her residence. in
Eyier's Valley, Frederick county, Nd, or
Monday.
Captain Boyton is about to swim from To-
ledo TO Lisbon, distance of 700 miles; then
he will try to cross the Straits of Gibraltar.
The grand jury in Philadelphia, on We'd
nesday, indicted Frank Leslie. the publisher,
for libel on the charge of W. W. Weigly.
Jacob Engelbrecht, one of the best known
citizens os Frederick, died on the 22d ultimo,
IN the slst year of his age.
Kinney Streams, coiored died in Peters
vile, Frederick county, Nd, last week, aged
iO3 years, 10 months and 20 days.
Ten persons, each over one hundred years
old. died in New York city last year.
Two inches of snow fell at Frostburg, Md,
Tuesday morning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
The Latest from Europe.

The war speculations in Europe still de.
pend apoa the course of the Russian and
Turkish negotiations. The full scope of the
Russian demands is as yet unoficially known
IN England or Austria. The feelingin Russia
s growing more excited. One journal de-
mands the occupation of the Dardanelles BY
Russia, and another declares immediate war
with England preferable to concessions. 1t
is stated that 900 British troops are ready
to start from Bombay at short notice The
Elswick ordnance works at Newcastle-on-
Tyne have had their recent order for one
hundred torpedoesincreasedt to eight hundred
Negotiations are proceeding between Russia
and Servia, the object being it is said, to
occupy Belgrade if conflict with Austria
should become inevitable. Special Vienna
and Berlin dispatches say that the peace con-
ference project has practically failed; and
that the situation is EXTREMITY critical Russia
has been notified that the occupation of Con
stantinople will be the signal for the English
Ambassador to leave ST. Petersburg, and that
the construction of a Russian fort on the Bos-
phorus will be considered cause of war.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
PUBLIC SALE.


PY virtue of an order of the Orphans
ID Court for Carroll county, the under.
signed, Surviving Administrators of Columbus
Engleman, deceased, will sell at Public Sale.
on the premises, on the road leading from
Uniontown to Linwood Station, II miles from
the former place, on
Tuesday, the 1911 day Of March, 1878,
at O'Clock, a. m. the following property -
~ mules, ! horse, l colt; the mules
N are good leaders and will work any
AAnI-HAsw where; the mare is good sTFTa
driver, safe and sound; 6 milch cows, 49,
one fresh and others will be by day~z=4&=zzks
of sale; fat COW, three-yearling heifers and
yearling bull, l SOW and 6 shoats, champion
reaper, Hubbard mower, 4-horse narrowtread
wagon, spring wagon, jaeger wagon, sleigh
and bells, wind mill, half interest in grain
drill with guano attachment, threshing ma
chine and horse power, hay carriage, stone
beds, 4 or 6 horse line, sets front gears, 2
sets breechbands, double set of buggy har-
ness, wagon harness, single, double and triple
trees, jockey sticks, buggy spread, pillow gears.
brides, saddles, collars, haters. COW. log
and fifth chains, jackScrew, grindstone, wheel
barrow, forks, rakes, hoes, shovels, maui and
wedges, mattoeks, hay fork with pullies and
ropes, dung boards, 3-horse pillow, harrow,
cultlvatori single ana double shovel plows,
roller, cutting box, grain cradle, moving
seythe, briar hook, corn shelter, hay rake,
slop cart, hay knife, grain sacks, and many
other articles. Also corn by the barrel, rye
by the bushel. Also beds, bedsteads and
bedding, chairs, tables, carpet, cook stove
and fixtures, parlor coal stove, sheet iron
stove, looking glasses, Victory sewing ma
chine, buckets, tubs, pans, pots, earthen, tin
and crOckerv ware y lounues mill oro,ivs
churn, ? five gallon milk cans, meat hogs
head, chop chest, lot of old iron, &c.
Terms OF SALE.-All sums under five dol
lars, cash; on sums of FIVE dollars and over
credit of six months will be given. the pur-
chasers to give their notes with approved
security, bearing interest from day of sale.
No property to be removed until settled for.
SARAH ENGLEMAN,
Surviving Administrative.
WIN. BRowN, Auet. Theo. H. Adams, elk.
mar 2-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
Conditions Of Peace.

Inc terms Of peace are not yet definitely
settled between Turkey and Russia. As re.
ported, they are as follows The war indem-
nifty IS said to be 81, l20, O0O. 900. Armenia
IS to be held by Russian troops as pledge
Tor ITS payment; Bulgaria made principality
garrisoned by Russian soldiers, and bayine
her boundaries so extended as to include the
greater part of Macedopia, Thrace and Ron.
melia, and other demands virtually extin-
gushing the Ottoman empire. In addition.
the surrender Of the Turkish fleet and the
Egyptian tribute appear to be involved in the
indemnity Austria, it is said, is being urged
TO go IN for some Of the territorial spoiis. and
England IS still, as it we're, on the fence. but
very much annoyed by the new complications.
and making rapid preparations for warlike
emergencies. Neither Roumania or Servia
are satisfied with the attitude of Russia as
respects themselves, and Greece proposes to
ignore all peace negotiations and fight in be.
half OF the independence of the Greek pro.
vinees of Turkey. Altogether affairs are
much mixed, and the conference of the pow.
ers viii have its hands full to set things right
again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Mr.. J. Madison Wells, of Louisiana Re-
turning Board notOriety, has written a
bellicose letter of column and half,
which appeared in the New York Times
of Tuesday, in refutation of what he stig-
matizes as the "vilest .alumnies" against
him and his associates of the Returning
Board. Mr.. Wells has no standing in
court and his testimony is inadmissible.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

GAS IN BALTIMoRE.-The Consumers
Gas Company of Baltimore, was restricted
in its charter to 50 per 1000 feet, aud as
soon as it got into working order the Old
Gas Light Company reduced the price of
gas to $3.50 per 1000 feet, although it
previously charged SO. How long before
the Consumers company is absorbed by
the old company as the Peoples was?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The village of fsleton, on Andrew Island.
IN the delta of the Sacrimento. is reported TO
have been swept away by the breaking of the
levees on Tuesday night The whole Sacri-
mento valley is still under water, and the
damage from Colusa to the mouth of the
river Is already estimated at 81 900 900.
Not more than two or three lives are reported
lost. Steamers and barges are still busy in
saving live stock and other property. The
Legislature of California has appropriated
SO, 900 for the relief of the sufferers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
PUBLIC SALE

HNHE undersigned, having rented his farm.
Il will sell at public sale, at his residence.
on the Baltimore turnpike, about . miles from
Westminster, on
Friday, the ed Of March, 1878,
at 10 clock, a. m, the following property /:
II head of horses, ) of them -
W32l are excellent work horses; 49,
-NOSAe4 three-year old colts, ILL
broken; cows, fresh by day Of sale; 10
shoats, threshing machine aud horse mower.
combined reaper and mower, 6-horse broad
tread wagon 4 or6-hOrse narrowtread wagon,
l-horse wagon, fodder cutter, windmill, ,
three horse plows, 4 two horse plows. single
and double shovel plows, sets Of front
gears, sets of breechbands, 6-horse line.
wagon saddle, whip, pillow gears, single.
double and triple trees, halters, collars, bri-
dies, log, COW and other chains. sets of
housings, maui and wedges forks, rakes.
hoes, shovels, mattOcks, and great variety
OF other articles; 400 bushels OF rye by the
bushel, % barrels Of corn By the barrel. 500
bushels OF oats by the bushel.
Ierms.-All sums of $40 and under. cash;
on sums over that amount a credit of twelve
months will be given, purchasers to give their
notes with approved security. No interest
will be charged if paid at maturity.
WILLIAM T. MILLER.
VIM. Brown, AuctioneeT MARI Is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Now that the silver question is pretty
well settled, We propose for discussion the
questiOn-"ShOuld Chinese Immigration
be encouraged? ?" Shall the Asiatics be
allowed to pour into this country, bringing
with them their idolatry, their moral as
well as physical leprOsy, and their peculiar
views on all subjects, so directly in oppo-
sition TO everything American.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Hon. Edward Lloyd, of Talbot, and
Hon. Henry w. Archer, of Hartford, are
both spoken of for Governor, in 1879.
Either of these gentlemen would I'll the
Office with credit to themselves and to the
State, but is it not rather carly to be agi-
tating the question of Gov. Carroll's sue
cessor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Hon. A. II. Stephens never said a sill
lier thing than when he said the title of
Mr.. Hayes was less assailable than that of
any of his predecessors. He has no title
whatever. He cannot claim under the
Electoral Commission, for the Commission
would not 90 behind the returns, and the
returns have been proven fraudulent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The late violence at Princeton growing
out of the silly and stupid practice of haz-
ing, has aroused public attention to this
subject, and created n determination to
break it up. President McCosh not only
dismissed City students for participating
in the late rufiianism, but some of them
are to be indicted by the grand jury and
tried for their violence which nearly re-
suited in murder.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The bell-punch, the whipping-post, the
repeal of the collateral inheritance-tax, the
taxation of mortgages. annexation to the
city of the ''belt' in Baltimore county, are
all subjects of Legislative consideration at
the present time
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the subscriber
l. hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, Maryland, letters Tesla.
mentary on the personal estate of
JACOB j. LESTER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the vouch-
ers thereof, legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber on or before the 25lh day of Septem-
Der next; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 25th day of Feb
ruary, in the year eighteen hundred and sew
enty-eight.
MARY ANN LESTER,
Executrix.
X. Is. -NoRMENT, Agent. mar2-4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

A RUSSIAN PATRIARcH.-Fe Vassilef.
of Moscow, has had eighty children by
two wives. Yassilef-s first wife was brought
to bed twenty-seven times, having twins six
teen times and triplets seven times. while at
the other four births sixteen children we're
born to her. She then died, and her success
sor, at eight births, gave him eighteen other
children. NJ. Kanikoff, Russian savant,
vouehed for this fact few years ago, de-
claring that the Vassilefs-how many of the
eighty-seveu children survived was not stated
still lived at Moscow, and were pensioners
of the government The first Nine Vassilef
could have organized a very respectable baby
show of her own.-Netc York World.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

John Bull appears to be literally spoil
ing for sound drubbiug. So full of fight
is the London pOpulace that they can
scarcely be restrained from laying violent
hands upon each other. If the British
government declares war against Russia,
her bellicose subjects will be likely to be
grati6ed with hard lighting before the af-
fair is over. England can deliver hard
blows on the sea, but Russia can deliver
harder on land.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county Letters Testamentary
on the personal estate Of
MATILDA CRABBS.
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the vouch-
ers thereof, legally authenticated, to the sub
scribero on or before the 25th day ofSeptember
1878; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate Those in
debted are requested to make immediate pay
ment
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
February, 1878.
WILLIAM J. CRABBS,
mar TT Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Two sleeping ears of a northern bound
train on the Richmond and Fredericksburg
Railroad became detached from the train
near Milford Station, about forty miles from
Richmond, Va, on Sunday night. The
brakeman signalled the engineer to stop the
tram, which was done, and the sleepers, run
ming down grade, smashed into the rear pas
senger car, teleseoping it. W. c. Mainwar-
ing, of Baltimore, was killed, and three
others were seriously injured, and have since
Several passengers received slight injuries.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The Hartford, Conn. Couant says: 'sJud-
son Welsh, of killingly, Conn, swallowed an
artificial set of teeth, Friday night, in a fit
OF coughing. The plate of vuicanite, and
containing three teeth, lodged in the throat.
DIR. Carleton, of Norwich, was unable to ex.
tract the obstruction, and finally, as last
resort, forced it down into the stomach, where
1t must remain. The man is comfortable,
and has fair chance to live
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The Americans are migratory people.
Many Marylanders are leaving their native
State for the South and West, while many
New Workers and Pennsylvanians and a
few Canadians, are coming to Maryland.
The Eastern Shore is fairly overrun by
them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Mr. Willis, of Kentucky, made an interest.
ing report to the House on Monday on the
Chinese question. 1t asserts that the num-
Der of Chinese in the Pacific States is not less
than l5O, 900; that in the cities one hundred
Chinese will occupy a room that would not
accommodate hive workingmen with their
families; The report depicts their immorali-
ties as loathsome in the extreme. RENDERING
them most undesirable members of society
Wherever they locate property depreciates in
value, and their habits are so filthy as to rem
der sanitary precautions futile
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
NOTICE.

Ii persons knowing themselves indebted
"A to George Everhart individually, either
by note, book account or otherwise, are re-
qnested to call upon VIM. A. McKellip, one
OF the Trustees, aud make prompt settlement.
Those indebted to the firm of f. S. Everhart
q Co., are notified to call upon Z. S. Ever
hart, at Manchester, and settle the firm. &C
counts with him, he alone being authorized
to adjust the same.
WIN. A. McKELLIP,
GEO. p. EVERHART,
mar Its Trustees
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Last Saturday night two masked men en-
tered tavern kept by an old man named
Harkenstine, at Iron Hill, two miles from
Newark, Delaware, and nearly beat Harken-
slime and his wife to death. They then at
tempted to secure asum of money which it was
rumored was IN the house, but were frighten-
ed on, carrying with them q gold watch be-
longing to Harkenstines daughter. Harken-
slime and his wife are both said to be dan
gerously injured
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Brick Pomeroy Joined the new "Na-
tional Party" at Toledo, Ohio, last week.
Brick is heavy load for any party to
carry. Butler, also, counseled them, by
telegraph, as to their platform. Vim. Z.
Chandler ought now to give in his adhe-
sion to the organization.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Frederick City pays s73, 900 per annum
in taxes. A pretty round sum for pop
ulatiOn of about 5000. Westminster,
with population of three thousand, pays
only $4,000 per annum, or taxation of
ten cents on the 800 en- a taxable basis
of 81, O0O. 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

The Baltimore county Union says
There are now, so far as we know, FIVE
Democratic candidates for Congress in
Baltimore county. With this number
should they all remain in the feId-we
may look for lively tussle in the prima-
ries next fall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
A Valuable Property for Sale.

A VALUABLE BUTCHER STAND in
"A Wakefield, Carroll coun-
ty, Nd, consisting OF an i'm A eSsN y
proved twO-story Frame Dwell tttggAl
ling with summer kitchen, and
bake oven near the door, also wood shed.
hog pen, carriage house and siabling for
horses and cows, with a slaughter hosse, ice
house, refrigerator, and smoke house. in good
condition. This property will be offered at
public sale on SATURDAY, 18th ofMARCH,
at , O'Clock, z. NJ. If not sold it will be for
rent.
feb 23-3t WIN. A. NORRIS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Since the Returning Board frauds
have been proven in the Superior Criminal
Court, at New Orleans, let Mr. hayes re-
sign the Presidency, to which all the world
knows he was not elected.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
Election Notice.

THHE members Of Farmers Mutual Fire
4 Insurance Company Of Dug Hill, are
hereby notified that the annual Election will
be held in the Office of said Company, in
Manchester, on the 10Th day Of March, next,
being the third Saturday, between the hours
Of 10 clock, A. NJ. and 3 p. NJ, to elect u
Directors TO serve said Company the ensuing
year.
FRANCIS WARNER,
feb 23-3t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02

Ever since peaches were made special
ty upon the peninsula there hos been
contest about freights between the peach
growers and the railroads, and it is re-
Moved every year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
NO. 1754 EoUITY

la the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Benz. J. Worthington VS.. Benz. Worthinqton
and wife.
ORDERED this 9th day of February. A .
~ d. 1878, that the sales made and re-
ported by Fielder c. Slingluff and James A.
Z. Bond, trustees in the above cause. be rat.
flied and confirmed, unless cause to the con.
trary thereof be shown on or before the fourth
day of April, 1873, provided a copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
IN Westminster once in each Of three success
siye weeks before the 25th dayof March, 1878.
The report states amount Of sales to be
$4,000
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
mar2-3t FRANK 7. SHAW. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-02
A Roman Triumvirate.

On Monday last, Mr. Southland, of Ohio,
IN the House Of Representatives, pro-
posed a triumvirate of Presidents. This
is worse than the proposition of Mr.. Cal
houn, who once suggested a dual cxecu-
tive. Some very crude notions have their
origin, at times, in our representative halls,
which, though occupied by representatives
in name, at least, are not all representatives
In fact Dir. John Q. Adams once rose
in his place and solennly offered petition
from Massachusetts,, we think it was, for a
dissolution of the Union. Other things,
quite as absurd, are likely TO happen at
any time. 1t is but piece of refined
irony to speak of our national law-givcrs
as the assembled wisdom" of the country.