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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Milligan was not heartily supported by
the Republicans of this county. Whilst
many did not vote at all, many of those
who did exercise the right of suffrage tore
off the line Independent Democratic and
Conservative Ticket" The word Demo-
cratic was too nauseating dose for them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

ANOTHER LOST PLEIAD.-The tri-
weekly Star, tie outgrowth of the daily
Star, of Annapolis. has shot madly from
its sphere, and is now among the things
that were 1t is much easier to start q
paper than to sustain one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Ben. Butler received eight votes for
Congress in Middleburg district, in this
county. Those admirers of Ben should
have been in Massachusetts on election day.
for Ben needed about %, 900 more votes
to make him governor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Since the New York election, Lord
Roscoe, like Fitzhugh, is "a bigger man
than old Grant, in Republican estimation
for 1880. Uncle Sammy and Conkling
would make it lively in New Netherlands
in the Presidential contest. ''When Greek
meets Greek" &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The Frederick Examiner said before the
election ;-"0ur people all know Milton
e. Urner, therefore are going to vote for
him irrespective Of party, and give him a
rousing majority" The Union says hun
dreds of Democrats voted open tickets for
him, yet it is called Republican victory.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

From two valued lady contributors we
have the pleasure to present to our readers,
on the first page of this issue, two very in
teresting articles-"S Saturday Night" and
Room in Heaven" They win both re-
pay perusal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
NO. 1901 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John F. Pfeiffer, Trustee. VS. Amos Williams
aud wife.
ORDERED this 4th day Of November, A.
" y. 1873, that the sale made aud reported
in the above cause by the second report of
sale of John +. Pfeiifer, Trustee Of Amos
Williams and wife, be finally ratified aud con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown
on or before the 18th day Of December next.
Provided a copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Carroll county,
Maryland, once a week for three successive
weeks previous to the 4lh day of November
next
The report states the amount of sale 10 be
Sj2. 81. FRANK T. SHAW. Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
nov 9-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
ST. NICHOLAS,
SCRIBNER'S ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE
For Girls and BOYS.
AN ideal cHILDREvs MAGAZINE.


Nj ESsRs. scRIBSER & Co. in 1873. began the pub
IVA location OF ST. NICHOLAS an Illustrated Maga-
zane Tor Girls and Boys, with Mrs Mary Mapes DOdge
as editor. Five years have passed since ne firsf
number was issued. and the magazine mas Won The
OVER $1,000 COPIES.
IL is published simultaneously in Iousion and Mas,
YORK ana the transatlantic recognition + almost Al
general and hearty as the American Although the
progress OF the magazine has been a steady advance
i has not reached its editors ideas on bt bee,,s
her Ideal continually outruns it. and the magazine
~ MY IOioWs after To-day ST. NICHOLAS stands
alone IN the world OF books The New York Trilafnr
has said Of Il :-"ST. NICHOLAS has reacher a higher
platform, and commands for its service wider -.
sources IN art and letters than any Of its preeessor
or contemporaries" The london Lfterurs u,,iJ
says There Is no magazine for the vounv fhat can
DC said to equal this choice production Of seribner
GOOD THINGS FOR 1s7s-e-The arrangsman, for
literary and art contributions for the new volume
the sixth-are complete, drawing from already IA
Sola1s sources as Wen as from promising ones
sr; FRANK stoektons new serial story Tor hovs a
JOLLY FELLOWSHIP" viii run through the twelve
monthly parts,-begsnning with the number for No
yember 1878, the first of the yolume-and will he IL
lustrated by James Z. Kelly The story il one m
travel and adventure in Florida and the Bahamss
nor the girls, continued tale, HALF a DOZEN
HUUSEkEEPER," by Katharine D. Smith with m
lustFations by Frederick Dielman, begins In the
same number; and fresh serial by susan Coolidge
entitled "Eyebright" with plenty of pictures viii
be commenced early in the volume There Will aso
0S = e1ntnued iairy'tale called 'RuMPTY DuD-
GIFTS TOWER written by Julian Hawthorne and
Illustrated by Alfred Fredericks. About the other
fhmiiier features of ST. NICHOLAS the editor pre-
serves good-humored silence content perhaps 10
let her i've volumes already issued prophesv con-
corning the SIXTH in respect to short stories picurps
poems humoT instructive sketches and thelureand
lore OF he-Pulpit the VERY Little Foiks'
department and the "Letter-box." and sRiddle-
box
Terms $40 gear: Is cents a Number.
Subscriptions received by the Publishers Of this
Paper, and by all booksellers and Postmasters per-
sons wish ing TO subscribe direct with the publishers
should write name Post-ofiec. County and state in
full and send with remittance in cheek r. O. money
order, or registered letter 20
sCRIBNER & Co
nov s-u 5i3 Broadway New York
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Corporation Tax Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to the tax PAYERS
IN of Westminster thst the taxes levied ior
the use of said city for the year 1878, are
due, aud unless said taxes are paid TO the
undersigned in two weeks from the date OF
this notice, rs well as all taxes due for former
years, il will be his duty to proceed to enforce
the collection thereof, by disiTaint or other
wise, according to law. Back taxes must Ee
promptly paid or suit will be brought imme-
diately.
n. Bon all taxes not paid before De
cember LIST, 1878, interest will be charged,
and the collection of all back taxes will most
positively be enforced. according TO law, if
not paid on or before that date.
ISRAEL ZEIBER,
nov y-3t Collector.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

1t is shameful in the last degree, says
the Philadelphia Times, that the people of
Philadelphia must give up their courts
every year to cut down the sources of fraud
some thirty or forty per cent. What is
left after the courts have exhausted their
efforts to purge the lists is usually more
than enough to serve all the purposes of
the scienced ballot-stuffers who run our
elections.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Alexander Smith, Congressman elect in
the Twelfth New York District, aud the
Republican who would have succeeded
Hon. Clarkson N. Potter, died on the night
of the election.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
NO. ITO EoUITY


In the Circuit Court for Carroll county. sitting
as Court of Equity.
Edward Lynch vs.. VIM. Diffendall and James
l.. Diifendall.
ORDERED this 7th day of November.
~ eighteen hundred and seventy eight, that
the sale made and reported by Edward Lynch.
Trustee, for the sale of real estate mentioned
in the proceedings in this cause, and decreed
to be sold, be ratified and confirmed. unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 10th day of December next; pro-
vided a copy of this order, be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, once
a week in each of three successive weeks be.
fore the ID day of December next
The report states the amount Of sale to be
six thousand seven hundred and fourteen
dollars and FIVE cents.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk,
True COpy,-Test:
nov 9-3t Faux I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Governors Elected.

The following are the Governors elect
he states voting on Tuesday:
Connecticut-Chas. B. Andrews, rep.
Delaware-John w. Hall, dem.
Kansas-John p. st. John, rep.
saehusetts-ThOmas Talbot, rep.
Michigan-Charles NJ. CrosweIl, rep.
Nebraska-Alhinus Nance, rep.
Nevada-John II. Kinkead, rep.
New Observation-Disclosures ii cad, rep.
Pennsylvania-Ienry NJ. Hoyt, rep.
South Carolina-Wade Hampton, dem.
Tennessee-Albert S. Marks, dem.
Texas-Oram NJ. Roberts, dem.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

We got it all wrong, last week. 1t was
the other man who inurned the rock,
wasn't it, in the 9th district? Well, it
was somehow so; either Jonah swallowed
the whale, or the whale swallowed Jonah.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Mr. Moody, the evangelist, prayed one
night, last week, that the Baltimore re-
porters might be able to tell the truth
about him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The extensive paper mills of Wilkinson
Brothers & Co., at Birmingham, Coun., we're
fred on Monday afternoon by piece of iron
in bale Of jute coming in contact with the
knives in a cutter machine The hands for
tunately had time to escape. All the build
ings were destroyed, with the Morgan Curtis
House and part of a saw mill. The loss is
estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
One hundred hands are thrown out Of en-
ployment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

As the frosty nights set in the matri-
monial market is on the rise. Forty-two
weddings were announced in Saturday s
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Notice to Trespassers.

A Ii persons are hereby forewamed not to
"a trespass on our premises either for
hunting, cunning, fishing, or in any other
manner, as the law will be rigidiy enforced
against al so offending.
James w. Beaehman, Yerley J. Clousher,
Augustus Hartman, Thos. 9. Van Bibber,
David Englar, Jr. nov 23la
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Col. j. Parran Crane has notified Hon.
Eli ]. Henkle that he will contest his
seat in the next Congress. Oh, faugh
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Commissioners, Notice.

H1IE County Commissioners of Carroll
4 county, will meet at their Office, in West.
minister, on the first MONDAY of DECEMBER.
1878, for the transaction OF business.
BY order.
LOUIS C. TRUMBo.
nov II Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
NOTICE.

MY wife having left my led and board
vi without cause or provocation, hereby
warn all persons not to truss her on my ae-
count. as will pay no debts contracted by
her. WI. FROUNFELTER,
nov 2-3ts Tyrone, Carroll county, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The registered vote of Baltimore county
is HIP, white 1888, colored 2,I79.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Carroll County-0mciaI.

being 2O69 less than was polled at the .ast
election, at which time 5422 votes WEI east,
a falling off of over one-third. -
The following is the vote in detail BY dis
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The \. Y. Herald hints that Tildeu and
Conklins may lock horns for the Cover
norship, next fall. That would be the
battle Of the giants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The annexed table shows the status of the
next Senate as compared with the present
The figures given for the next enate are
based upon expected results of elections for
Senators by Legislatures elected heretofore
and those chosen on Tuesday:
THE SENATE.
45ru CoSG -46rH Coke
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Milton G. Urner is the lone star Re
publican in the Maryland Congressional
delegation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Butler, Kearuey and Joe Thompson,
gone on a voyage of exploration to the
head waters Of Salt River.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
WEISHAMPEL'S
SHIRT MANDATORY
H-EcT1F
WESTMINSTER, ND.

PEADY-MADE Shirts Sl.OO. Shirts to
1G order Sl.25. Shirts to order 81
Shirts to order Sl.75. All finely finished and
Laundried. Samples made for approval
Fit always warranted.
UNDERWEAR TO ORDER.
Canton Flannel rs cents to 81. Red Elan.
mel $3.50. Extra stayed and superior finish.
All work warranted. An experience of over
ten years in this line of business is our guar
antee that every satisfaction will be accorded
TO our patrons.
b. +. WEISHAMPEL.,
Manufacturer, opposite r. r. Depot,
nov 9-3t Westminster
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
TRUSTEES SALE
STOVES AT PUBLIC SALE.

TIME County Commissioners will sell at
\ Public Sale THIS SATURDAY AZ
TERNO0N, at 20 clock, at the Court House,
Twelve Coal Stoves of various sizes and pat
terms. Re-Terms cash.
BY order,
nov 9.lt L. c. TRCMBO. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
EsTRAY COLT.

GTRAYED from the subscribers 'premi-
- ses, on Thursday, the 9th of October, a
dark bay mare Coli, about q years old, with
two white hind feet Aay information lead
ing to her recovery will e1iberally rewarded.
JESSE 4. WILSON,
nov 2-3ta SANS Greek, Carroll Co. Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
ESTRAY.

State Of Maryland, Carroll County, to lcd:
hereby certify that on this second day of
i November, IN the year 1873, before me,
the subscriber, Justice of the Peace Of the
said State, in and for the county aforesaid,
personally appeared Richard J. Baker aud
made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almigh-
ty God, that on the 9th day Of October, 1878.
he took up one Jet Black Sow trespassing
upon his enclosed premises. Said Sow will
weigh about one hundred and sixty pounds;
has no ear or other Distinguishing marks visi-
bic. Given under my hand,
j. OLIVER WADLOW, J. p.
The owner or owners OF the said Sow are
hereby requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away.
r. J. BAKER,
Residing near Freedom, Carroll Co., Nd.
nov 9-3t*
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Talbot, Democrat; Milligan, Independent;
McCombs, Greenback; Morling, independent
Greenback; Miller, Independent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Mr. Tilden's belt is now ornamented
with the scalp of Grand Sachem Kelly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
In WESTMINSTER, Carroll C0nntV. nal.
AT PUBLIC sALR

In Westminster, Carroll county, Nd,
a T BIG SALE
VIE undersigned, Attorney and Agent.
\ by virtue # a power Of sale contained IN
q Mortgage from Elijah Wagner and wife 10
jeremiah ). Bale, dated Nav LIST. 1876. and
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
records OF Carroll county, in Liber +. r.
No >, folio $50. &c, willsolfer the lands and
premises named and described in said Mort.
gage, at Public Sale, on the premises. n
Westminster, on
Saiardgy, the S0th day Of NoremJer. 1878
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, as follows.
lst, lot of land containing Three Acres
and Twenty Eight Perches, more or less ~.
nate on the New Windsor road, and adioin.
ing the residence of W. A. Cunningham. ESQ
I'd, a lot of land on Main Street. onnoS;,a
the residence of DR.. Francis Butler. al feet
front by 1873 feet back, with the following i'm
provements thereon-One ID story Weather.
boarded Dwelling, one 2-story A 49,
Roughcast Dwelling, one 2 @.h
story Brick Dwelling used as ~ 5I1
double house for two families -
3D., one double 2-story Roughcast House on
AzMN-O Main Street, adjoining above
Eu1fkxsN Lot, 60 feet front BY 1873 feet
Il H. back. This lot viii be sold in
two parcels with 80 feet front
each, or entire as shall seem most aiyanta.
geous. Pump in the yard for the use of the
two houses.
4th, a lot Of land containing One Acse, Two
hoods aud Six Perehes, more OF less. situate
on Carroll Street, near the Lutheran Church.
improved by a 2.story double Weatherboarded
Dwelling House; well of water in the ward:
Lot go feet front by 1877 feet back.
D Lot of Land back of the residence of
SAID Elijah Wagner, containing Two Acres.
more or less, through which Green Street Il
located aud to be extended, improved by a
large and substantial Barraek. This lot will
be divided and sold in Two or more parcels
9th, Lot &c feet front on Green Street
and lsS feet back, adjoining above lot. i'm
proved by a 2story Wealherboarded House.
and pump and well of water in the yard.
9TH, Lot on Green Street and lane leading
to the residence of r. b. Norment. ESQ. 100
feet front by 100 feet back, with two-story
Weatherboarded House thereon.
Terms Of Sdle-One.third cash ON the dav
OF sale, or on the ratification thereof by the
Circuit Court for Carroll county in Equity.
one third in six months and the balance In
twelve months from the day of sale; the credit
payments to bear interest from the dav of
sale, and to be secured by the bonds or notes
OF the purchasers with security to be approved
by the undersigned.
WILLIAM A. McKELLIp.
Attorney and Agent named in the Mortgage.
Smith McKellip, Solicitors.
j. Nj. 1ingling, Auclioneer. nov pts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
TRUSTEES SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Farm and Mill.

In finksburg District, Carroll County, Nd
ME undersigned, trustees, by virtue of a
a deed of trust made 20 them by John T.
Hill and Catharine V. Hill, his wife, will sell
at Publlc Sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, The Esd Of Noveu,Jer, 1878,
at II o'clock, a. m, on the premises, the fol.
lowing valuable Real Estate:
No. contains
SO ACRES, , R0ODS AND 0 PERCHES.
It is improved with a GRIST AND SAW
MILL, DWELLING HOUSE. and usual ont
buildings; has a never failing stream and is
particularly desirable; some fruit trees; fenc-
ing good.
No. : is the Home Property, and contains
ls5 ACRES, 2 R0ODs AND 20 PERCHEs.
Il is improved with two Stone
Dwelling Houses fine Barns. "A al -
Wagon Shed, Corn House, 80
Hog House, Chicken House, - -. 3
Spring House, Smoke House, &c. Pnmr in
the barn yard, never failing stream of water
passes through the place, is well fenced, has
recently been heavily lined, and is very pro.
daeiive. There are also two large Orchards
of Choice Fruit
These properties are conveniently located
as TO churches, English aud German
schools and postoffice, andabout six miles from
Westminster, and four miles from Finksburg
Station, on the Western Maryland Railroad.
These properties are well worthy the attention
of those who desire comfortable homes.
The mill is now and has been doing large
merchant and custom work, which could e.
greatly Increased.
Terms Of Sale.-0ne-ihird cash; one-third
IN II months and One-third in q months from
the day OF sale; the credit payments to be Sc.
cured by the notes of the purchasers, bearing
interest from the day of sale
For further particulars address the trustees
at Westminster, Nd
EDWARD LYNCH.
FRANCIS II. ORENDORFF.
Trustees.
CHAs. B. RoBERTs. Solicitor no,,s5. -
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IF you want nice Sale Bills, paironize the
4 ADVOCATE Office.
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MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF
A VALUABLE FARM
Situate about miles from Hampstead.
in Carroll County, Md.

PY virtue of the power Of sale contained
- IN the mortgage executed by Edward
Wink and Daniel Wink to the undersigned.
mortgage, dated the I'd day Of March, A. d.
1867, and recorded among the Mortgage Re-
cords Of Carroll county, in Liber w. A. Mex.
No. 3, Folio 1874, &c, the said mortpapee.
will offer at Public Sale, on the premises, on
Wednesday, eth Of NoreHber, A. ID. 1878,
at O'Clock, p. m, all that valuable Farm
containing
Sixty Eight Acres of Land,
more or less, and situate in Hampstead dis
trict, near the Baltimore County Line. distant
from Hampstead about three miles, and ad-
joining the lands OF John S. Strickland, Fred
erick Eburg and others. The improvements
thereon consist Of a Barn, Wa
Ia ~ gon Shed and Log Dwelling
- - House. This property is we'll
- watered, IS under good fencing
and has upon it about Ten Acres of good
Timber.
Terms Cash on the day of sale.
HARRISON II. LAMOTTE,
Mortgage
CHAs. b. RoBERTs, Solicitor. nov2-ts
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CnAs. B. RoBEurs, Solicitor. now =;
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nov at
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1878-09-12
The Pig-Ra1ser.

A man might have been seen slipping
along upper Broadway street, east of
Main, the other evening, with danger.
ous-looking cinder in his hand, and a
wild, determined look on his face. We
at first felt like turning in an alarm; we
thought he was insane. Suddenly he
stopped, poised the deadly missile in air,
and, just as he threwait We heard, in an
adjacent yard, something that sounded
like: POO ee-gee, poo ee-gee, poog !" The
wild-looking man hastily snatched
up another chunk of cinder, and as he
blazed away we heard "poo ee-e-gee,
poo o"-but we heard no more. The
missile ad done its work. We regarded
the wild looking man as Nemesis. We
knew that he lived near neighbor to
the pig-raiser, and we gave him our bless
ing, and departed.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1878-09-12
That Innocent Looking Boy.

He was an innocent-looking little fel
low; there was an air of studied good
ness about him He marched up to the
door, and hesitated, as though he had
something on his mind
"Well my little man, what is it?" we
asked
"Oh, it's bad nuf, said he pap's out O.
work, brother Johnny is sick, and we're
out O. money-but 1 won't beg-I can't
beg-I-I-" and the innocent-looking
little boy began to cry
Deacon Slosser, who was sitting near,
was moved by the boys apparent grief,
and gave him a pewter quarter, with his
blessing, and, after thanking him, the
little fellow took his quarter and depart
ed. But when we saw him going in bee
line for wagon loaded with water-mel-
ons, we turned our back, The better to be
able to drive suspicion away. AS we were
passing the mouth of an alley, however,
shortly after we were greeted with vol
ley of melon rinds, and heard a we'll
remembered juvenile voice shouting.
Hi, boys, I'll tell ye how twas; told
'em Johnny's sick, ives starved, an, all
that, and finally moved that ere old
long-face into given me a counterfeit
quarter; but it's all the same, fur now
that "gilly" with the water melons has
got it carefully wrapped up in an ole
stockin'. Ha, ha, ha! Now, boys who's
goin' to hook the next un?''