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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01
Horrible Death in a sorpent's Coil.

One ofthe most intrepid wild beast tanners
in Europe, karolyi, a Magyar, of colossal
stature and extraordinary physical strength,
has recently fallen victim to a dread contin
gency of his perilous profession. He was
performing before q crowded audience in
Madrid, the other day, one of his most sensa
tl0Dal ieats, which consisted in allowing n
huge boa constructor, over twenty feet in
length, to eniold his body in its tremendous
coils, when suddenly a piercing cry ESCAPED
him, which was greeted by the public with A
round OF applause under the supposiiion that
lis utteranee constituted a part of the per
iormance. IL proved, however, 10 be the out
come OF 0 strong mans death agony. The
gigantic snake had tghtened its coils, aud
crushed poor karolyi's life out Of him, with
one terrific squeeze. As his head fell back
and his eyes became fixed in CLASSY stare.
The plaudits died away, and were succeeded
by the stiffness futter Consideration The
snake end its lifeless victim swayed for a
second or two Of Irresponsible hpryor, and
then topfled over on the boards Of the stage;
but the boa did not in the least relax his grin
upon the corpse, which remained for more
than an hour imprisoned in its hideous thral-
dom, nobody daring to approach the 1.-THE
monster, Of whose power such appalling proof
had been given. Atlength il occurred 10 one
Of karolyi's attendants to place a bowl Of
milk in cage within sight the mighty ser.
peut, which slowly unwound itself from the
dead body and glded into his den, irresistibly
tempted thereto by its iayorite dainty. 4
postmoriem examination Of the unfortunate
athletes remains discovered no fewer than
eighly'scven fractures Of bis bones, effected
by the construction OF the serpents coils
His death must have been instantaneous. as
the spine was disarticnlnted in several places.
London Telegraph.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

Erraia--Mr. NJ. G. Urner and Capt II.
c. NALL did not address the gentlemen Of
color as reported in our last, we having
been misiBformed; bat "Hons.n j. II. But.
Ter aud j. Shadrack Brown performed the
operation at Mt. Olivet, last Thursday night
week.
Campaign Scene--Two Carroll county can.
didaies, storm driven, take shelter in store
near county line, also three voters. Altcr
discussing weather, &C., the candidates take
leave; with bowling forms aud smiling faces
solicit the support OF the three voters. Two
are residents of Frederick county, and the
olheris not egistered-tableau.
We have a curiosity which is almost rival
for Blind Tom. David, aged IL months, son
of Mr.. John Il. Nall, sings the tune (but is
able to pronounce but few words, such as
mamma and "papa'') to "Grandiatber's
Clock" Wonderful Words "Where is
Thy Refuge and other Gospel hymns in No.
3 correctly. 1t is very interesting to see the
little fellow holding book and hear him try
to arliculate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

The first touch Of winter was felt here on
Friday, October u, at which time there was a
slight fall Of snow. During The Thursday
night previous two inches Of snow fell % Nor
wieh, Conn, and six inches at st. Thomas,
Ontario. Snow squalls prevailed along the
Hudson river in New York, and the Catsklls
were covered with the first snow OF the season
in that section on Friday Adyices from
Meadyillc, Pa, report twelve inches Of snow
having fallen on the same day, and at Titus.
Vile aud at Oil City light snow is reported.
A dispatch from Toronto, Friday night, states
that snow fell throughout Northern and
Northwestern Ottawa Friday from two to
nineteen inches deep Ice was formed on
Toms river, N, j., on Saturday morning, OF
such solidity as to require some force TO break
il. The temperature at Red Bank, n. j.,
which on Thursday was rs degrees in the
shade, fell during Friday night to % degrees.
Al Richmond, Va, on Saturday morning,
the thermometer registered 80 degrees aud
there wns ice one. quarter to one-half an inch
thick on the ponds. There we're heavy white
Grosls in Texas and Louisiana, and in the
saiter state thin ice formed in several places.
Ice formed here GU Friday and SatHrday
nights, and liewy frosis prevailed. 0hTues-
day there was slight rain accompanied with
q strong wind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

Monday, October 9th. Abraham Snyder
administrator Of Maria Stephan, deceased
returned inventory Of goods aud chattels, list
OF debts, and received orders to sell goods
aud chatteis and notify creditors.
VIM. A. Beyard, administrator Of Catha,
rine Storms, deceased, settled LIST and final
account -....
Aaron Bixler, Jonathan Bixler, Peter Blk
Ter aud l'riah lliXer, executors Of Benjamin
Bixler, deceased, returned inventory Of goods
aud chattels and received orders to sell goods
and chaitels, and undeyised real estate, and
order TO notify creditors.
Leuers of administration on the estate Of
Anna NJ. Morris, deceased, we're granted to
Horace l.. Sbipley, who also received order
TO notify creditors. ...
Peter Engel, surviving executor OF David
Cassell, deceased, settled 9Th and final ac.
count.
Henry h, Morelock and William j. More
lock, administrators Of Michael Morelock,
deceased returned list of debts, and list OF
advaucements, also settled lot administration
BoooHnt.
Lloyd q. Penn, executor Of Wm, II. Penn,
deceased, returned list Of debts.
Letters Of administration on the estate Of
Mary lower, deceased, we're granted to Adam
Bower,
Tuesday, Oct. 2sth.-Joseph NJ. Pnrke,
guardian 10 james NJ. Miller, deceased set.
Tied "a account tlH
Distribution amongst creditors ct Isaac Il.
Pearson, deceased. filed.
Report Of sale Of real estate Of Lewis Ny,
ers, deceased, finally ratified.
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The Washington correspondent ofthe Bali.
more Sun says;--Senator Bruce states that
the examination into the affairs Of the Freed.
mems Bank, which has been in progress for
some time by the experts appointed for that
purpose, will be completed ID such an extent
as to warrant The preparation Of a report on
the subject by the time of the meeting of Con
gross. The report viii first be submitted to
the special committee, Of which Mr. Bruce ia
chairman, and Il will then be determined
whether i shall be made public. Mr.. Bruce
apparently does not care TO speak very freely
IN regard to the investigation. Il is under.
stood that this retioenee Of Mr.. Bruce is
caused by Representations which have been
made 10 him that he wonld iniuro repnblican
party prospects Il he talked TOO much about
the disclosures. The democrats have not
really expected 10 make any party capital out
Of the investigation, as they have thought
the whole Thing had been pretty well dis
counted. There is reasonto believe. however
that discoveries have recently been made Of
a startling character, and which implicatc
persons whose MINES have not heretofore
been connected Ia discrcdi,able way with
the aEiaira Of the institution.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

The fall wheat in this section has suffered
somewhat from the drought A larger acre.
nge has been sown than usual, aud farmers
generally have used proporti0naiely larger
quantities Of fertilizers. Should the high
prices continue, our farmers will stand fair
rhnnee Of getting the benefit OF them. Husk-
ing corn is in order at this time as potatoes
haze been housed. This crop has generally
yielded we'll, and ia many instances album
dainty. Messrs. George Armaeost and Frank
Sioeksdale raised very fine crops. Some OF
Mr. Armacosts weighed over pounds. Mr.
Columbus Orem also raised several that aver.
aged . lbs. ozs. Probably the finest aver.
nge for the largest number was made by Mr..
William Gorsuch--iG OF his potatoes I'll u
bushel which weighs So lbs. .tl
Mr.. John Corbin brought to the village a
squash OF ! 10 lbs weight
Very little time was consumed this fall in
gathering the apple crop in this section, aud
consequently there are many empty cider bar
rels and apple butter crooks.
The nntting season the little folks' time)
CLOSED with October. The weather. was so
pleasant that two little girls, while hunting
ebestnuts, found yiolets, and had the pleasure
OF bringing the representatives Of the opposite
seasons together
The Sabbath school Of the Mt, Zion NJ. p.
Church Is making preparations for giving a
musical and literary entertainment at the Me-
chanics' Hall 10 3 short time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

THE AUDIpmoNE.-ln this progressive
age We are not easily astonishod Inven-
tons arc so numerous that we have come
TO regard them as everyday occurrences
Among the many, however, there are some
which CLAIM more than ordinary attention.
OF such is the "audiphone," the simple
instrument by which the deaf arc enabled
to hear A gentleman in Chicago putting
his watch between his teeth, and stopping
his ears, discovered that he could hear the
ticking Of his time piece. This led TO the
manufacture Of an-likc instrument,
which, held between the teeth, greatly
helps deaf people to hear, The test was
applied to several deal adults and children,
who were not little surprised and even
more delighted at the results. As dumb
ness is only the result of deafness, it fol
lows that by use Of the audiphone the
dumb can be taught to speak. This many
have been taught to do by other means,
but with great labor, and not with entire
success. In size and weight the audiphone
resembles an oldfashioued watch. 1t
weighs less than two ounces aud so is con.
venien,ly carried in the pocket The
sound enters through the instrument on
tho principle Of the microphoue, is con
Quoted to the leethpicce, and thence
through the teeth to the auditory nerve.
SO carefully has the instrument been test
ed, aud so reliable is it in its effects, that
man totally deaf for forty years was en-,
abled by its aid to hear distinctly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01
Dnsiness Looals.

ave have Ribbons and Iaccs, to set of the
faces Of pretty Young sweelhearts and wives"
at Gernand's new store.
Immense stock of Goods every department
filled. Polite attention. No misrepresenta-
ton. Extraordinary low prices. J. Yingling
& Co. q
Envelopes aud Papers in large or small
lots, at extra low rates, at Demands new
store.
Losr-0n Tuesday, October nth, between
ApyoCATE Office and Close blacksmith shop,
Smith 4 Wesson Police Sx.chamber Re
volyer, for which liberal reward will be paid
for its return to James L. Smith. Private De
tcctiye, rs it is highly priced as a gift.
Mems Shirts and Drawers, Collars, Cuffs,
Ties, Suspenders, Fancy aud Plain Hose,
cheap at Gernand's new store.
The Old Staten Island Dyeing Establish
mont, Branch Office 40 West Baltimore
Street, Baltimore, is, rs ever, prepared to do
all kinds of work in their line with neatness.
cheapness and despatch The superior chars
acter Of their work enables them to please the
most lastidious, and save to the frugal many
dollar. The attention Of the ladies of this
vicinity is especially called to their Baltimore
Branch Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

The dairy Of Mrs. Wesley Brown was robbed
on the night Of the 9th, the thieves breaking
the lock eff Mrs. Brown had stored there
preserved itlit Of different kinds. This the
covering was torn from, but not disturbed, as
they we're evidently in search OF butter Not
finding that article, they took all the cream
and two gallons of grape vine. The dairy of
Mr.. Nathan Porter near By was tempered
with the night before. We bear that certain
parties have been suspected Of committing
these deprdatious.
More business improvements are contem-
plated in Sykesyille. Mr.. Samuel r. Duvall
will build large agricultural warehouse and
a steam saw mill
Mr.. Frank Brown has sent bis herd Of
Deyons, forty in number, among them his
imported buil Leopold "a, TO the National
Fair, Washington, d. G. lie also included
in his exhibit his Percheron stallion "Mnjor
Con. and his span ofcarriage horses \ IA
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

Accounts az another tcrr;hle d;sas,or Nv
Gre at sea attended win liz Iass oe Il:
tween thirty and FORTY lives i reno,,eJ
The Spanish steamer Nueyo pa;aro All
Oceano. Cautain Diaz Ioft Havana OF
16, for Nueyitas Cuba The cargo con.
sisted mostly If prnyisions fnr the ,rmv
petroleum. and laroe ouantitv If arms
and ammunition. About / o'clock n M
the second day out an alarm az liro vas
sounded, and soon the vessel was envelon.
ed in flames. The eombustible natpro If
the cargo made all Efforts 10 arrest Tho t;re
futile, the men being burned 10 death AZ
the pumps. The confusion and alarm that
prevailed prevented any deliberate efforts
TO save the lives of those an hoard Roats
were lowered in such mad haste as 10 he
swamped as soon as they touched he water
The passengers, many Of them IN their
night.clothes, and the crew leaned over
board aud seized whatever thev eould Law
their hands on to buoy them az. but more
than half Of them persisted. According
to the statement Of the Captain. there were
on board the steamer ffty-nine persons
including four merchants, all of whom are
supposed to be lost, and thirteen soldiers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

:. Il A"fai breS ittep.
glNSeypTpefday Sillbe election das.
The croquet "Siags'' have beetr frozen dut.
fellows. '''e"' 'e' VI
=, j9sa Marsh3losI 4 $500 marc Go@iiseet on
., New roofing is being put on the Episcopa!
Church in this city.
#, The Gigays Band, Of this city, will receive
their uniform to-day.
n Inc seats of TIE Aaeension Episcopal
church have been cushioned. I'IiI
ROCKS oil Wild geese passed over this city
on Monday, going southwark.
Take of that straw hat. The order calliup
them in was issued some DAYS ago.
Partridge shooting is now in order The
law permits them to be hunted until the 9th
OF December.
Samuel Beck, of Uniontown district, raised
ms year from one quarter of an acre is bush
els OF potatoes. Who had better yield?
Eight persons were received into the Meth
odist Protestant Church, this city, last Sun.
day The Revival services arc still in pro-
gress.
Alter the previous August-like weather for
some weeks, winter gave us few flakes of
snow on Friday, the 9th ult, as an admoni
ton of her approach.
Last night, October 3lst, was Halloween
An article on Witches Night on the first
page, gives some Of the superstitons concern.
lng the night, and other interesting facts.
John !. Babylon, Angman on the Western
Maryland Railroad at Mechanicsyille, had his
toes mashed a few days ago by the cars,
whilst tagng train on the trestle coal siding
The Episcopal rectory will be under roof
IN q lew days IL is then intended, we believe,
to suspend work until spring II will be a
handsome building, and will add to the ap-
pearance of that part of Court street.
Squire Abraham Albaugh, Of Frat Kiln dis
trict, who took the premium for apples at the
last county fair, is entitled TO the premium
for the largest potatoes. He has some Of the
peerless variety which weigh three pounds.
Track laying on the Baltimore and Hanover
Railroad will be finished next week. Bridges
and crossings are all completed. An excnr-
sion over the road Of officers, directors and
invited guests will take plucc in a few weeks.
The board Of directors Of the Western Ma
ryland Railroad on Tuesday reelected all the
old officers Of the company, as follows
John NJ. Hood president and general mana
ger; Alex. Reman, vice, president; John S.
Harden, secretary and treasurer
The Watersvlle Baptist Church was thrice
occupied by good congregations on Sunday
last. In the forenoon Elder Chas. Waters,
Of the Baptist faith, delivered an impressive
discourse, and in the afternoon Rev DR..
Jas. Stephenson, Rector of Grace p. T..
Church, New Market, held divine Service.
An able aud beautiful Eulogy on jhe late Ia
mented Bishop Nottingham Of the Diocese
OF Maryland, was embraced in the service.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

The comparatively new brick dwelling Of
Mr.. Henry Hiltebrict, about mile and a
half south Of Ianeytown, was destroyed by
ing last. The building was 2sx32 feet, and
three years ago last Monday was completed.
The IRE originated in wash house, which
was connected with the main building by
roof, and was thus communicated TO the
dwelling. There was no FIRE in the wash
house, Il having been scrubbed out on Sat.
nrlay, and the stove taken out, and how the
FIRE originated is mystery.
The Gre was discovered in time to save
nearly al the household property, and some
.ofthe doors and sash. There was an insur.
anee Of 81, 20a on tho building and $500 on The
furniture. In the Dug Hill Company.
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The Hudson River Tunnel.

The Hudson Tunnel company, which
began excavations almost five years ago
for submarine passage to connect the
cities Of New York and Jersey City, lately
resumed operations after a litigation Of
several years begun by railroads and pri.
waite citizens, to restrain the work. The
courts Of New Jersey decided that the
company were legally entitled to build
their tunnel, and Colonel Dewitt G. Has
kin, the President, Immediately set to
work a force Of masons and laborers at
the original point Of departure, in Jersey
City. The tunnel was begun in Novem-
Der, 1874, after extensive borings which
had been begun a year before in the bot
tom Of the Hudson River. A circular
working shaft thirty feet in diameter.
walled with four feet Of brick, was begun
100 feet inland, it being intended to make
it 60 feet deep, at which point the tunnel
was to be constructed. Colonel Haskin
informs the World that he expects to get
well under the river before winter sets in
1t is estimated that the tunnel will cost
Sl0,000,00 twill be u, 600 feet long,
including the river approaches, and the
greatest depth under water will be over
sixty feet. The location Of the New York
terminus has not been fixed upon. but
Washington Square has been suggested.
The plan Of construction contemplates no
Golfer dam, caissons, or Brunei shields. the
compressed air introduced into the face
Of the tunnel being expected to exert suf-
icient pressure to hold in place and pre-
vent any iruption of SILT clay, or water.
The air pressure is also expected to carry
back to the working through pipes
all sand, mud, or water that may aeeumu.
late in the heading during the course Of
the excavation.
The object Of the tunnel (which is to
be circular in form, 2G feet wide and "a
feet high is to establish direct railway
connection between New York and the
railways having tormini at Jersey City
the Erie, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Lacka.
wanna and Western, and New Jersey
Central. Il is estimated that more than
400 trains Of cars could be passed through
the tunnel every twenty-four hours, the
time Of travel from jersey City to Broad
way TO be six minutes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-01

THIRTEEN DAYS WITHOUT Foon on WATER.
The steamship England, Of tho National
line, arrived in New York on Tuesday from
Liverpool. When the cargo was about 10 be
unloaded man was found leaning against a
crate, who gasped out "waier.h lie was
terribly emaciated aud weak. He family
gave his npme as Harry, aud said that he was
baker. lie was asked if he had been all the
time while the ship was ut sea without food or
drink, and he nodded once; shuddcred and
died The body was sent to the morgue
Nothing was found on It to indicate its iden.
uty but piece Of paper, on which was scratch.
ed the address PETER Hartman, baker. at
Simpsons, Soho street, Branch The Eng.
land left Liverpool October Is, and the stow.
away must have been 10 days without food or
water The dead man appeared to be about
81 years old.
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oct 25-dt FRANK I. SHAW, CLERK.

Elias Brothers and John 3. Boyle IS. Mar,
Beaver, widow, and others.


IN the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
William A. Norris vs.. Charles D. Roberts
and John 7. Lynch, Executors, and others.
ORDERED this 10Th day Of October. 4.
~ d. 1879, that the sales OF The Real Es.
tate made and reported in the above entitled
cause BY John =, Smith, Charles B. Roberts
and Charles r. Reifsnider, Trustees, an.
pointed by the decree therein passed 10 sell
the same, be finally ratified and confirmed.
unless cause to tho contrary be shown on o.
before the 10Th day Of November next; BRO.
yided copy Of this order be inserted III some
newspaper published in Carroll couniy, Ma.
ryland, once q week for three successive
weeks previous to the l7th day Of November
next
The report states the amount Of sales to be
S4275. FRANK 4. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
oct 25-8t FnAxK Il. SaAw. CLARK.
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Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that The subscri-
AZ Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll comfy Letters Testamentayv
on the personal estate Of
JOANNA JAMESON,
late of said county, deceased. An per.
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated 10 the
subscriber, on or before the 18th day of Nav.
1885, 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 lssh day Of
October, 1879
WIN. D. FITZPATRICK,
oct fes4t Executor.
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a gentleman of this city, whilst taking a
ramblc on Sunday afternoon last, was attrae.
ted by noise among the leaves and bushes
IN small ravine near the residence Of Il. b.
Normcnt, Esp Upon going to the spot he
observed 0 large white cat with snake in its
mouth. The snake was black one, with
yellow stripes, and was about two and a half
feet long, IL was struggling hard to free it.
self, but tho teline had It's teeth firmly i'm !
bedded in the back ofiis neck, and onIy let
go when frightened Of by our informant
This is the first case Of a cat catching a snake
we ever heard nj
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This body, for some days in session at
Frederick, adjourned on Wednesday. IRON
the report Of eommilte on state Of religion
aud statistics we take the following Nun.
Der Of ministers 1913, congregations 2,3, mem,
bers 27i0sI, uueonfrmed members 1906.
infant baptisms 1877, adult baptisrns $50.
conirmations l,474, received By certificate
609, COMMITMENTS %, 100, deaths 1883, Sun.
day schools PA, scholars IG, ZIG, students for
the ministry %, contributions for benevolence
sll, 46f.sa, and local objects Ss9,O5O.
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st. Mnry's Church. SILVER Run.

From the report Of the proceedings Of the
55lh annual convention Of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod Of West Pennsylvania, which
met at Mechanicshurg, Cumberland county,
September 10Th, We take the following in re,
gard 70 st. Mary's Church, Silver Run, Rev.
81. J. Alleman, Pastor ;--lniant bapiisms, ~;
combinations, 5; losses by death, .; by let,
ter, Z; communicates, $50; Sunday school
teachers, 30; scholars, 400; catechumons, 40;
prayer meetings, ?; amount Of superintendent,
Sl25; syuodical treasury, So home missions,
Loysyille, 50; Lutheran publication society,
S2.Sl; general synod treasury, $40; exter-
nal Objects. 81. 600.