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The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

The widow Yam Colt says she usually gets
o testimonial Of SO per week, if it be a
large wealthy church in which she labors, or
If it be pear one it will he from 500 to SIPS
per week. At that rate the eloquent and de-
vout widow ought to be able to lay up snug
sum against ''rainy day.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
ORA
SMALL PARCEL OF LAND
Near Mechanicsville, in Finksburg District.


pY virtue of authority contained in deed
- of mortgage from John w. Harden and
wife to Minerva A. Ritter, which said mort
gage is duly recorded among the Real Estate
Mortgage Records of Carroll county, Mary
land, in Liher J. Il. B., No. 3, Folio l39, the
undersigned, Minerva A. Ritter, mortgagee,
will sell at Public Sale, on the premises, al
8 o'clock, p. NJ, on
Thursday, the eeh day Of September, 1878,
all that part ofa tract of land lying in Carroll
county, in Finksburg district, on the Nicode-
mus Road, one mile east of Bird Hill, adjoin-
ing the lands of Lewis II. Knox, Rein /. b.
Warehime and others, and within two hundred
yards of Mechanicsville, and being part OF
a tract of land conveyed to John W. Harden
by Sophia Jordan, by deed dated 7th day OF
June, 1861 aud recorded among the Land
Records Of Carroll county, in Liber VIM. A.
Mex, No. 81, Folio 27l, and containing
u ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Terms of Sale.-One- half cash on the rati.
fication of sale by the Court, and the balance
in 4 months from day of sale, with interest
from day of sale, secured by the note of the
purchaser.
MINERVA A. RITTER, Mortgage.
Jas. A. G. Rand, Solicitor
aug dl-ts r. c. Matthews, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

The TEACHERS INSTITUTE met in Central
Hall school house, this city, on Tuesday last
More than one hundred teachers were pres
ent. An unusually interesting programme
having been arranged, we were pleased to
hear that the teachers entered into the dis
cussion of the various subjects suggested with
great interest, and many things have been
will tend TO elevate to higher standard our
public schools. Prof. Newell was present
Wednesday eveniEg and entertained 0 large
assembly with very interesting and instruc.
tive lecture. On Thursday afternoon the In
stitute was favored with an address by the
Rev. Mr.. Still. The Institute adjourned yes.
terday, after session Of four days.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
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NOTICE.

TNHE National Greys' Band respectfully
a offer their services to the public fOr Pie.
Mics and Social Entertainments, At terms to
suit the times. For further information and
terms apply to j. +. MITTEN,
Band Agent.
Prof 7, D. ELLIS, Teacher, july 20-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
PUBLIC SALE.

ON THURSDAY, SEPT. u, at o, a. m.
" horses, 3 mules, cows, farming i'm.
plements, furniture, &c. on the farm of David
j. Lowe, near Gorsuch Station. See bills for
particulars. AMOS Z. LOWE.
aug 3l-2t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

FINE CLovER.-Mr. Levi Bish, of Westmin-
ster district, left at our office on Wednesday
last, some stalks of clover, 8 feet inches in
height, clear of the roots. This is certainly
a very fine growth.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
NO 173e EOUTTY
DISSOLUTION.

hereby give notice that | have this day
a Withdrawn from the firm of SNYDER L
kRISE, Coach Makers, in Union Bridge,
Carroll county, Md.
CHARLES II. KRISE,
August lst, 1878. aug 3l-4t#
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

Hoe CHoLERA.-The Shepherdstown. West
Va, Register says the Hon. Chas. j. Faulk-
ner has used the following prescription with
excellent effect as an antidote and preventive
Of cholera in his hogs. He has rarely had one
to suffer from that disease, and none since
he has used the prescription: Flower of sui
phur ibs. animal charcoal, b.; chicona,
pulverize, b.; sulphate of iron, 6 ozs; one
tablespoonful day to each animal in potato
peelings or corn meal.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VERY
DESIRABLE farm /!

Near Ianeytown, Carroll County, Nd.
RY virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Court
- for Carroll county, sitting as a Court of
Equity, passed on the 18th day of April, A.
ID. 1878, in cause in said court, wherein
Abraham n. Hess and others are complain
ants, and George A. Shoemaker and wife are
defendants, the undersigned, trustees appoint
ed by said decree, will offer at Public Sale,
on the premises, situated near Piney Creek
Meeting House, on the public road leading
from Ianeytown TO Gettysburg, on
Saturday, I-4M Of September, A. D. 1878,
at ! o'clock, p. m, that valuable tract of
land now in the occupancy of George A.
Shoemaker it being part of larger tract or
parcel known and called 'The Addition 10
Brooks Discovery on the Rich Lands" con-
tanning
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

SALE oP Lar.-RiohaFd Manning, as
agent for the heirs, sold on Saturday last a
lot adjoining the lands of Lawrence Zepp and
John Grouse, containing 4 acres and per-
ches, to l.. p. Manning at SCI per acre.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

THE undersigned, Examiners, appointed
Il by virtue of a commission 10 them issued
by the County Commissioners of Carroll
county, to open Public Road in said county.
commencing at the south bank of the Mo.
nocacy Creek, opposite to the public road
running to said Greek, in Frederick county,
through the lands of Elias Valentine, in said
county; then said road to pass on the line be
tween Hiram Englar and Newton C. Croft
near a private road, TO connect with con
tiRuance of said private road to the lands oi
Hezeziah Fox and Joseph Whitmore, wherein
said private road runs to connect with the
public road running from Croft ford on tht
Monocacy to Middleburg.
All persons whom it may concern are here
by notified that we viii meet on the ground
on Wednesday, the I'd day Of October, 1878,
at o clock, a. m, TO execute the trust re.
posed in us by the aforesaid commission.
ISAAC TRIMMER,
LEWIS III. CASH,
JACOB BURLINGTON,
aug 3l-5t Examiners
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Manchester. sykezvIIle. Dug mi, L1nwoOd, Union
Bridge ard Sans Creek Items-Rrnaway and
Smash Up-challenge Aecepted-Excurion to
High Rock-Orphans court-Judges OF the Elec-
tion-sohooI commissioners-A Curi0xify-Hog
cholera-Proiessor Appointed -Brevities-H Horned
Caterpillar, Teachers Institute, etc, etc.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

JUDGES OF THE ELEcTIoS.-At the meeting
of the County Commissioners on Monday last
they made the following appointments as
Judges of Election:
District No. david H. Reindollar, Ad-
olson Martin, John Thompson.
District No. Jesse Flegle, Wm. H.
Baust, Jesse I. II. Davis.
District No. 3.-Peter Kump, Absalom
Yeiser, Edward Il. Matthias.
District No. 4.-Amon Algire, Nathan
Gorsuch, John Gist.
District No. 5.-Briee Shipley, James
Morgan, Josephus Slack.
District No. 6.-Elias Myerly, John W.
Tracy, John Fultz.
District No. list Preciuct-Lawrence
Zepp, David A. 0wings, Elias Yingling. I'd
Precinct-Jaeob Zaeharias, Nelson Gilbert,
George Leas.
District No. S.-John Shaffer, jeremiah
II. Smith, Joseph Armaeost.
District No. s.-Wm. II. Hooper, Joseph
Tener, Samuel Z. Grove.
District No. l0.-Lewis Cash, Hezekiah
Fox, Joel Myers.
District No. Il.-John W. Wilt, J. Wilson
Englar, Solomon S. Ecker.
District No. l2.-Wm. Edward Leeds,
Hiram Davis, Solomon S. Shepherd.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
AmmOliatGd Bone Super -PhOSDhatH.

ANALYS SIS.-Ammonia $50; Soluble
Phosphate of Lime, 23.9l; Bone Phosphate
of Lime, 8. Is; Potash, 4.O7.
Composed Of the most concentrated mate
rails, it is richer in Ammonia and Soluble
Phosphates than any other fertilizer sold, and
is made with the same care and supervision
as our Excelsior, its only competitor. Uni
form quality guaranteed. Fine and dry, in
excellent order for drilling. Packed in bags.
Farmers can only be secure from inferior
limitations by seeing that every bag is branded
with OUR NAME and the ANALYSIS in
RED LETTERS.
j. J. TURNER de- co.
aug Sl-2m 42 Pratt st. Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

RUNAWAY AND SMASH UP.-Monday eve
ming last, DIR. Dehoif, of Union Bridge, stopp-
ed at Marsh's hotel, this city, to water his
horses. His servant and the hostler Of the
hotel watered one of the horses, and when at
tempting to water the other they started to
run up the alley opposite the hotel, and there
they met Mr.. j. Weston Perkins who was
leading his horse to water. Mr.. Perkins mads
a narrow escape. The horses turned short
around and dashed down the hill towards the
Mr.. Frank Reese, who was seated in it in
front of the Wilson'S hotel, knocking one
wheel off and breaking The shafts. Mr. Reese
saw the horses coming and jumped out, thus
saving himself from harm. One of DR.. De
hof 5 horses was very much cut and bruised,
and his buggy broken.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

LISwooD ITENs.-News worthy place in
the columns of the Adr0cdte continues scarce
here. Quite a drought is again prevailing
and farmers are patiently waiting for rain to
enable them 10 get the ground intended for
seeding in proper order.
The corn crop will be found to vary in this
locality. Some fields being very good whilst
upon others of apparently as good soil the
yield will be quite ordinary.
Fruit is unusually scarce, aud apple butter
boilings viii be few and far between.
Without copious showers intervene cab
bage heads will be small.
Emanuel Sanble, whose barn was burned
by lighthtning on the 10Th of April last, has
had erected and finished on the same site q
new one much more commodious in size than
the one burnt.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

ACCIDENT.-Messrs. Knight and Hammers
ly, of this city, hired horse and buggy on
Sunday to go to Manchester. On Sunday
evening, at the junction of Union street with
the Littlestown pike, in the darkness, they
drove off the pike down the embankment and
upset the buggy, breaking the top and one
shaft.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

DUG HILL ITENs.-The Baltimore and Han
over Railroad is progressing rapidly. The
track is laid and the road completed for over
two miles and the engine with loaded cars OF
iron, ties and lumber for bridges is passing
over this end of the road almost daily The
company has now six or seven bridges
completed, and it is surprising the short time
It takes them to put up a bridge.
+. w. Warner will soon have his store and
dwelling house completed, he has already part
of the switch to his station finished. He in
tends to open a country store as soon as the
house is finished. The name of his station is
Estate Line" The reason for giving it that
name is the station will be only about one
hundred yards from the Pennsylvania line on
the Maryland side.
Henry +. Warner was unfortunate in getting
the cattle disease among his cattle. lie has
lost already or Of his best cows, and is in
danger of loosiRg his whole stock. The cat
tie doctors cail it the regular Texas cattle
disease.
Ii has been reasonably wet with us all this
summer, and the consequence is a good crop
of potatoes and corn.
We had five or six cases of typhoid fever
in this neighborhood, two of the sufferers died
and the others are in fair way of recovery.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

| 0RPHASs' CoURT.-Monday, September 2.
1 Susan Routzon, exeeutrix of Hannah Lit
tie, deceased, settled first and final account
The last viii and testament of Elizabeth
Boose, deceased. was admitted TO probate
and letters testamentary granted to Solomon
Boose.
The last will and testament of Caroline
Brown, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters tes,amentary granted TO Eleanor
Allen.
Jacob Hoffacker, guardian to George Fl.
Hoffacker, deceased, settled third and final
account
Letters of administration on the estate OF
George II. Hoffaeker, deceased, we're granted
to Jacob Hoffacker.
Jacob Hoffacker, administrator of George
H. Hoffacker, deceased, settled first and final
account
The last will and testament of Joseph Hes
son, deceased, was admitted TO probate and
letters testamentary granted to John Ware
hime.
The last will and testament of Rebeeca
Hesson, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to John
Warehime.
Tuesday, September 3.-Hezekiah Croul,
executor of David Croul, deceased, settled
third and final account
The last will and testament of Peter Utz,
deceased, was admitted to probate.
Letters Of administration ID. B. N. c. T. A.
on the estate of Henry Hudson, deceased,
we're granted to James A. G. Bond.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

nOING a fourishing trade; in frst-class
~ order. Terms reasonable. Apply at
this Office for further particulars.
mar l6.tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

Ak Excursion viii be given by the Pro-
testant Episcopal Brotherhood Of Baltimore,
on Thursday of next week, to High Rock.
As this place has attained considerable noto-
rlety this season, we append the following
description ofit:-"High Rock ison the West.
ern Maryland Railroad, =, 600 feet above tide
water, and is one Of the highest peaks of the
Blue Ridge. The grandeur of the scene from
this crag cannot be portrayed by tongue or
art, and is not surpassed by that from Mount
Washington or the famous 'sPeaks of Otter. =
'sHigh Rock IS the newly developed summer
resort, near Waynesboro' Station, which the
newspapers Of late have pictured in unmeas-
ured, but by no means exaggerated terms,
regarding lis magnificence as a point for sub
lime and beautiful mountain scenery, itself
being grand spur Of the Blue Ridge, capped
by an immense rock overlooking the moan .
tain at height of fourteen hundred feet from
its base, with a range of vision ofone hundred
miles, embracing the Cumberland Valley.
Persons who have travelled extensively pro-
nounee the grandeur of the place superior to
anything in this country or Europe An OBJ
servatory forty feet high, with n capacity for
five hundred persons, has just been completed
on the top of the rock, which is reached by
beautiful carriage road of easy ascent from
the railroad station. Near the station, at
Penmar Park, handsome and substantial
pavilion has been erected. Ample convey
ance will be provided from the station to High
Rock, distant two miles,
After viewing the magnificent scenery, the
company will be entertained with some vocal
music of high order, rendered by choir of
thirty male voices, carefully selected. The
music will be both sacred and secular, vocal
and instrumental
The Fort MeHenry Band will also be pres
ent. Persons can join the excursion at this
place at about % a. m.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07


barn, with wagon sheds, corn cribs, together
with all other necessary out-buildings usually
found on irst-class farm.
The land is in high state of cultivation
and is considered to be as productive as any
in the neighhorhood; is we'll watered and has
an abundance of fruit, there being a thriving
Apple and Peach orchard on the place.
The buildings are comparatively new and
in good repair, having been erected within
the last ten or twelve years.
To any person in want of snug farm, this
sale offers great inducements, as it will posi-
lively be sold.
Persons desirous Of viewing the premises
can call upon Geo. A. Shoemaker, residing
thereon, and for further information call upon
or address Smith 4 McKellip, Attorneys,
Westminster, Md. B6- Terms cash.
WIN. A. MCKELLIP,
ABRAHAM n. HESS,
Jno. NJ. Yingling, Auct'r. Trustees.
Smith 4 MeKellip, Solicitors. aug 17-ts
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

SCHOOL CoxNIssIoNERs-The School Board
met on Monday last and transacted the regu-
lar monthly business, little of which possess
ed general interest, except the adjustment OF
the county scholarships in Western Maryland
College, which were arranged as follows =
LIST district, Miss Anna S. A. Frizzell; I'd dis
triet, Frank Z. Cunningham; Sd district, John
II. /. Earhart; 4th district, Harry NJ. Miller;
9th district, Miss Anna G. Warner; 9th dis
X. Miller; sth district, Miss Ida NJ. Dihen.
baugh; 9th district, Miss Louisa B. Wampler;
10th district, Harry J. Turtle; 1lth district,
Miss Clara Smith.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

CHALLENGE AccEPTED.-Last week we pub.
lished challenge from A. II. Norris and
Frank ]. Devilbiss to DIR. Geo. II. Brown and
c. E. Norris. The following is their accep-
tance:
| Mr.. A. IT, Norris and Frank J. Derilbiss:
GESTLENES-We hereby accept your challenge to
debate the question do spirits return % earth OF
their own yoition = As the question il new 10 US.
we claim the right which belongs ~ the challenged
party OF selecting our own side we therefore lake
the negative. G.. H. BROWN.
c. T. NORRIS.
The question debated in New Windsor on
Tuesday night, 9th ultimo, was not s'Do
vOcATE, but DO supernatural beings manifest
| themselves to our seness p
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

PRoFEssOR APPOINTED. ED.-Rev John Ches-
ter, b. D., Of Washington, ID. c., has been
appointed Professor of History in New Wind
sor College, and has accepted the position.
He will deliver the opening address before
the students and the public in the Presbyte-
rian Church, ct New Windsor, on the even
ing of the 18th instant, Subject, 1.-The great
historical events of the 10Th century"
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

I46 McEldeTT'y ST., baltimore, Nd.
iune 22'7S-ly
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

A CURIosITY.-Rev Father Gloyd of this
city, was presented with live ground hog
last week by Mr.. Harman. II was placed in
a cage in the rear of the pastoral residence
and was visited by a large number of persons.
Father Gloyd gave it to DR.. +. /. Shaw, who
addressed letter to Mayor Latrobe asking
whether the Druid Hill Park Commissioners
would like to have il as o contribution to their
geological collection. The Mayor replied IA
vorably and and DIR. Shaw sent il by express
to Baltimore. The hog was of large size and
and had the right eye put out in its capture.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

True copy,-Test:
aug 24-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07

auga1.5t
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unless-well, unless somebody else con-
sents to have it all too.
To which declaration there comes no
reply at all from Bessie's side for some
time, and then only a tiny whispered
one.
80 Dickr'
Dick, however, finds it quite enough
So also do the rest of the company
sorely shocked by such barefaced pro-
ceedings at such time.
dear me, no." says little Lawyer
Lewis, with something exceedingly like
a very roguish twinkle in one corner of
his keen grey eye" dear me, how very
unfortunate! Such a fine property,
too. DOn'tyou think-don't you think
you might settle it amicably somehow?
Suppose now you-divided it?"
Il think" says Mr.. Goodchild, freez-
ingly, " il is time for us to 60"
"Well," replies Dick, as he draws
the little white hand through his arm
and faces around smilingly, perhaps
it would be as well just now. By and
by, you know, we shall both be de-
lighted; sha'n't we, Bessie?'
But Bessie does not feel eloquent jus
now, and only murmurs blushingly once
more: 80 Dickr'
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MYO'S WHY.

MAMMA, why is it that the sun
Shines only in the day!
Why does he shine so nice and warm
When he's so far away?
Why are the stars SO very large!
Each one looks like spark.
Why does the moon shine when it's light
And never when it's dark!
Why are the summers always warm?
The winters always cold?
Why is it that each year must die
When only one year old?
And why can't little children be
As big as their papas?
And when | ask you questions, ma,
Why do you say: Because?
Why is it, mamma. when it rains,
So cloudy in the sky?
I'd like to know bout lots of things
The really reason why.
Mammals WHY.
Myo, why is it little boys
Can never walk downstairs.
But sliding down the railing SO
Necessltate repairs?
Why will they walk upon their knees
And make such dreadful holes?
Why do their hands SO often look
AS if they shoveled Goals?
Why are the pockets full of nails
And stones and iron rings?
Why is it their delight to see
The chairs festooned with strings?
Why are their faces seldom clean!
Their clothes oft stained with dirt?
And can you tell me why it is
That kisses cure hurt?
Why are small hands so mischievous,
Touching forbidden things,
Turning the hands in papa's watch,
Or wearing mammals rings?
Playing with matches or with fire,
Or picking at the pie,
Or hiding grandpa's spectacles
In some snug place so sly?
And why can't little boys stand still?
Why will they chase the cat?
Why do they never shut the door,
Or hang up coat or hat?
Why is it when mamma is i'll
They make unusual noise?
And why in spite of naughty tricks,
Mammas love little boys?
Mrs. C. B. Alien. IN Christian Union
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A NoRRIsTowN fisherman on Friday
last caught twenty-seven trout, some Of
them, he says, weighing over two
pounds apiece. He would have caught
more, but he is not a very good liar
NorriStoUn Herald.
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A FLORIDA negro mistook mule for
a ghost and poked it with a stick. The
verdict recited that he came to his
death by using too short stick in prob
ing the unknowable for evidence of a
future existence. Worcester Press.
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"Is IT becoming to me?" asked she,
as she paraded IN the costume of 100
years ago before her husband. Eyes,
my dear" said he, meekly. "Don't
you wish could dress this way all the
timeP" she asked. "No, my DEAR" he
replied; but l wish you had lived when
that was in stYle.n
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EDISON has taken the eighth patent
for original discovery ever granted in
the United States.
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THEY found the father of burglars in
Chicago the other day-aged seventy
tive-and fined him $50 and costs.
They'll pick up the father of liars up
there some of these days. He has never
been found anywhere else, and Chica-
go would be a capital location for him
so many of his kin live there.
LOtiS Republican.