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The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

THE SEyENrEES reAG iocysrS. Prof c.
Y. Riley. some months ago, made a report
on the scycaieen-yeAr locusts, pred cuug their
reappoaraBce this year in certain parts OF
WISCONSIN. North Carolina. Virginia, North
crn Ohio. aud q few in Lancaster oeanty,
Pennsylyanja. aud Westrhcster county, New
York. where broods were due 20 mature.
Promptly on time the insects have kept iheir
appointneui, and have turned up IN proiaslon
ias. wherc they weFe expected. The brood
kuoxu as the thiyteeu.year locnst, which, Il
vas predicted. wouid appear this year IN seT-
esal parts Of the Southern States, has likewise
justified the aRticipaliuns Of the Professor,
and come Up promptly 10 time. he two
broods show liitle or no specific difference,
hu, divide on geographical lines. the seven
teen year brood belonging % The Northern
and The thirteen. rear 10 the Soushern States,
the dividiag line beng latitude thirty eight,
thosgh ia some places the seventeen year
brood extend beloE this line, while 10 Illinois
The shiFteea scar brood rams Hp considerably
beyond IT,
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Knights Deeriield, Reisterstown and Ivan
hoe, each having taken eight rings, rode OF
for the first, second aud third prizes, and the
honor of GROWING queen and first and second
maids Of honor. Deeriield won first prize aud
honor, Ivanhoe second prize and honor, and
Reisterstown third prize and honor The
honor OF GROWING third maid was contested
for by WilmOt Chance, Meadow View and
Walnut Hill, Meadow View winning. The
coronation took place on the judges stand
shortly after the contest, the royal ladies be-
ing Miss Maggie Shriver, of Ayohdale, queeni
Mss Nellie Hayden, of Westminster, first
maid, Miss Florence Matthews, of Baltimore,
secord maid and Miss Lena Frizsll, Of West
minister, third maid The first prize was q
silver tea set, the second silver ice pitcher,
and the third a silver cup.
The charge to the Knights was delivered by
W. L. Seabrook, Esq, Of Westminster, and
the coronation address by Chas. X. Favour,
Esq, Of Sykesyile. The judges were Messrs.
G. w. Manre, Jas. w. Steele, Chas. X. ta-
your, Geo. O'Donnell aud julius Berrett.
Mr. Geo. Prugh was chief marshal Messrs.
jas. ". Berrett, John Baesman, Thos. b.
Cockev. assistant marshals; and Messrs. Mil
ton Reifsnider, p. Shriver, Ed. Lynch and
Harry Gist heralds.
In the evening ball was held at the City
Hotel, which was largely attended. Ladies
and gentlemen from New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington cities, and Balti-
more. Frederick Howard and Carroll coun-
ties. Nd, were present. 1t was generally re-
marked that the toilets of the ladies were
exquisite. The ball is said by participants
to have been themost enjoyable one for sew
eral years. -,
The turf events were races for :. 10 and 2.3Z
horses. In the 2.45 race there were seven
I entries and four starters. w. p. Wilson, OF
Baltimore, entered Little Annie; Edward
Balz, Of Baltimore, Clipper; j. Flickinger,
Harrisburg, Pa, Frank Bowers; J. f. Smith,
Philadelp6ia, Lady Lear. Frank Bowers
won in three straight heats, time 2.49, ?. Az,
2.454 Clipper pushed the winner IN the
first and second heats, and Lady Lear in the
third Clipper got second money, Lady
Lear third, and Little Annie fourth.
| There were five entries and but two starters
in the 2. 80 race-Lizzie N. by John Reamer,
of Baltimore, and Charlie Ross, by w. ii.
Huller, of Harrisburg, Pa. -Four heats were
trotted. Charlie Ross won first heat in 2,134
and Lizzie NJ. second, third and fourth, in
/ 2. 2.48g, 2. 45 and 2.414. The holders Of pool
tickets on Charlie Ross complained OF the
manner in which he was being driven, and a
new driver was given him in the fourth heat
and the time was reduced two seconds.
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Surrender of Sitting Bull.


a dispatch from Fort Buford, July 20, says
that Sitting Bull and about 200 Indian people
arrived at exactly u o'clock today, and sur
rendered their arms and ponies to Maj. Broth
ertnn. They were placed in compartments
between the post and the boat landing, and
are as securely in Maj. Brotherton's charge
as if they we're in irons. The cavalcade, as
it fled to the garrison, attracted much atten-
ton. 1t consisted of six army wagons load
ed with squaws and children, followed by
twenty-five or thirty of Louis Legare's Red
Bull himself and his chiefs and headmen rode
their ponies, and did not dismount and shake
hands until they arrived at the place fixed
upon for their camp. Captain Clifford states
that Sitting Bull has seemed more sullen and
insolent than any of the chiefs he has under
his management, and his actions today con,
firm this statement.
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The expectation Of peasl shells is likely 70
receive slinaiss ihrouzA a recent shipment
Of sample loi Of ibiFtF.six bushels fFom bal
timorr, Nd, 20 manufacturing establish
menI ia Paris. The pearl shells are collected
on the southern shore Of California And car
ried on frai; boats 81 Saaia Barbara, whence
assuts STATIONED al that point ship them 10
Eastern cpnsignces They vary greatly 10
galae. aud many Of those gathered are sab
scqacety rejected as worthless, oelng 10 thslr
hsyinr become saubaFut or brittle irom ex-
posafe. In the ecatre Of each she'll IS an ex-
czcseence differing in hae from Tie remaining
surface, which hss special value, and Is
separately preserved for ornamental purposes
when the scsE Of the she'll IS epi ap for baiious.
Unasaaily severe rain storms, accorap panied
hy heavy thunder ard vivid igh,ning, occur
red in various portions of Illinois, Wisconsin,
and Indiana Wednesday night. AZ Wake
gan aud kankakec, III, and Aadisoa aud Ey-
ausyiIle, Wis, the rainfall vas vczy great and
naaeh damage vas dBze- At the latter place
the night telegraph operator, Hengsler, vas
ssruck By lightning Ead killed. lie sas
siEack near lhe heart, Ihn charge passing cat
sf his lell heel
The labor Bareaa at Castle Garden re-
ports thai the demand fog labor a. thar place
IS 50 great jast nov shas u is unab.e ~ bas
partially meet IL, There arc l0D0 orders On
It's books for lAbofsrs and help from yari0as
paris Of tbs Cuaniry whleh it Is unable 70
ialhl The pay Vi lAborers IS Sl.2l 10 81 70
per day, aud mechanics So and SIS per
aon,h. With board. The Sou,h IS an apph-
cant Tor number Of mjii and agricultural
hzadE.
violent itzndcF-staFm occurred ~ Brock
too, Mass, Thursday. The storm was ae-
eompanied BY n terrific shower Of hailstoaes,
varying from half an inch to one and one
hall inches 10 diameter, which dtl great
deal Of damage. Reports from the surround
iag agricultural towns indicate an Immense
aacua, Of damage 10 the crops.
The body Of a maa reseH,ly found in the
Niagara River, below the Fails, and Supposed
to be lha, Of Oliver Rowell, who has since
tarned up in Ohio, Is nov thought to be that
Of II. I. Raymond, 4 miller of Manitoba II
Is believed he vas murdered for his money,
as be bad large amount while IN Buffalo.
Mrs. John Tiohtner threw concentrated
iye inio the face ol Dr.. g. W. Priest, 4 den
tist, - bis office in Louisville, Wednesday,
and It IS feared tha; his eyesight Is destroyed.
She alleges that he betrayed her, but he de-
nies the accusation.
The body Of young woman, apparently
about 20 years % age. which had been in the
water hve or six days, was found floating IN
the river a. Lewiston, New Y Iork, on Tuesday
evening. his supposed she went ever Mia
CARA Falls.
The American Bible Society, since ats for
nation, sixty-one years ago, has issued 3s,.
S., sll copies OF the Bible.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

Trustees Sale Of Valuable Lots adjoining
the town OF Union Badge, Ma-Iohu Light.
ncr, Trustee.
10Th Annual Excursion Of Charity Lodge
Knights Of Pythias, to COLCHESTER Beach.
Springfield Famale Ius,itute-Misses Beach
Sykesville, Carroll county, Nd.
Whea: Wanted-Pere Winchester, Carroll
ton Mills, w. NJ. r. K.
Western Maryland College. 7. Ward,
d. D., President.
Notice to Tax Payers-Joseph A. Wac
sche, County Treasurer.
Real Estate at Public Sale-Johu b. Peter
man. Executor.
Cider Making-I.esi Manahan, near War
iieldsburg.
Westminster Floaring Mills-W. 5. Myer
& Bro.
Legal Notices. List Of Unclaimed Matter.
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Union VIII. Items.

The gross proceeds Of the festival held here
for the benefit Of the NJ. Z, Church on Salur-
day afternoon and night, amounted to about
$40 The net proceeds have not yet been as
certained. The festival will be held again
for the same purpose, on Saturday evening,
July 2Sd. We hope it will he literally pa
tronized.
The corn crop never looked more encour-
aging at this season, than the present one
does
1t is generally conceded by the farmers that
the oats crop was never better.
A large yield of apples is anticipated.
Charles f. Nuesbaum is enlarging his
dwelling
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wenlher Reeord ror the week.

July 1G-mercury IS at a. N. and 50 at ,
p m; partially cloudy all day; heavy showers
at night. July l7-mercurY 70 at a. m. and
10 at ,. p. nj partially cloudy all day. July
1S-mercury 65 at a. m. and 76 at , p m.
generally clear and windy. July 19-mercary
So at a. IN. and rs at 2 p. m; generally
clear. July 20-mercury 6S at I a. IN. and
rs at 2 p. m; partially cloudy. July 2l-
mercury &C at Z a. m. and so at , p. M; par
TALLY cloudy with slight rain in the morning.
July 22-mercury "a at a. m. and y at Il
M; cloady; rain began falling about I i a. m.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

1t is reported that the Indians on the Ma
vaio reservation. in New Mexico, are ready
to revolt because Rev. Galen Eastman has
been reappointed agent in place of Captain
Bennett, for whom they have great respect.
1t appears that Eastman's first move on as
sumiAg charge at the agency was to endeavor
to compel the Indians to attend his church
and stop using tobacco. There are COCO
bucks among the Navajoes, and if they rise
they cannot be quieted by the troops down in
New Mexico. 1t is believed that in any event
Mr. Eastman, should he remain at the agency,
will be killed.
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1arge YieId of TimOthy and clover.

Mr.. Jacob Myerly, residing near this city,
has had an unusually large yield Of timothy
and clover hay this year. From q acres he
hauled IA four-horse loads, weighing 244
tons, or yield of over 8 tons per acre. The
heaviest was cut from acres which has been
in grass for three years, and the remainder
from piece that has been in grass for two
years.
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General s1anager J. N. Hood.

MI. ]. NJ. Hood general manager Of the
Western Maryland Railroad, has recently
been offered high salaried positions on South
ern and Western roads, and also a vice pres
idency Of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, but
declined them all. The last position refused
was on western road at $4,000 a year.
these compliments to Mr.. Hood Is ability are
appreciated as much by those living along
the line of his read as by himself, and much
qualification is felt that he will continue to
manage the Western Maryland. No road in
the country has improved in all respects to a
greater degree than ours since Mr.. Hood
took charge, and he should be retained even
If it neeessitates a large increase in salary.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23
NOTICE.

TIME German School, on the Deer Park
Il Road, will celebrate its annual festival,
on SATURDAY, The 9th Of august. The COM
mittee of arrangements will, as usual, study
to make the occasion one of pleasure to all.
The programme will embrace many new and
amusing features. The we'll known Westmin-
SER Band will add its music to the rest of the
enjoyments. All are heartily invited.
iufy I6-td THE COMMITTEE.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

John Carter, an honest aud much respect
ed eolored man, died suddenly ia Newport,
near here, last Monday morning, OF heart
disease. His remains were buried on Tues
day hy the q. L. O. y.
Mr. Wm H. Hooper, who was kicked by
horse two weeks ago, is able to be about.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Preparatory service at 81. Paul's Reformed
Church at u might, and Holy Communion
at l0l a. N. 10 morrow.
Rev. w. c. Cremer, OF Chambersburg Pa,
will preach in 81. Pauls Reformed Church,
this city, at l0l a. m, oa Sunday.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

Edward S. Reese, of Baltimore, is building
q barn 3Ix55 feet on his farm near Freedom.
James Barnes, contractor.
Elias N. Davis, near Bird Hill, is also
building one 3Gx56 feet. Same contractor.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

On the 18th Of Jaly, 1881, in Baltimore
county, Nd, BERTHE Belle. daughter Of Josh
ua \. and Sarah Ann Bosley, aged s years. ,
months and "a days.
In Baltimore, on July Is, 1881, of cholera
infantum, Joshua, aged I months, the young
est son Of Joshua and Lummie Brooks.
At Oakland, this county, on July Is, 1881, 4,
after long and painful illness, Wesley d.
0ursler, in the 59Ih year of his age.
Near Frizzellsburg, July l6, 1881, Daniel
Myers, Sr., aged SS years, 10 months and l
day.
In Manchester district, July 7th, 1881,
Henry Lucabaugh, aged S6 years, moRths
and - days.
Near Finksburg, July Srd, 1881, OF con-
sumption, David Shipley, aged 40 years, s
months and 10 days.
LINES on THE DEATH OF DAVID sHIPLEY, BY NARY +
WOODS.
Put away the faithful old anvil,
lay the hammers all by to rest
For the hands of the dear one that used them
Are folded on his manly breast
Those black eyes 50 tender and modest
Are closed in their long last sleep,
No tidings of sadness or sorrow
Can ever arouse him TO weep.
His voice so easy, earnest and low,
Is now hushed in silent repose;
His friends around him could truly know
How calmly life's journey did close.
How beautiful was the expression
He wore on his dear, dying face,
While humbly he made the confession
Ofthe Sayiors pard'ning grace.
How sweet was the blessed assurance
That fell from his lips while in prayer,
The assurance that Jesus was with him
TO soothe him in dying hour.
He did not offer muTmur,
Nor think that his lot was hard;
But told his fond mother he was ready
To depart and be with the Lord.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

Another Car Load Of those nice Cook Bug
ries. lust received and Tor sale al our ReposI-
iory, near the Railroad Depot. J. Giaglsng,
Son & Co, Westminster. Nd. -
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

As my visit to Westminster is drawing to .
close, / osTsr for sale my Horse, PhaetOn
and Harness, all complete and in perfect or
der for family use. Fer lady's driving or
riding, my pony has no superior VIII be
sold cheap 10 promp; purchaser. J. b. Da-
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FO u II z
IoRsE AND CATTLE POWDERS
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subseri-
~ ber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, letters of Admins
tration on the Personal Estate of
WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 4th day of
January next; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate. Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 4th day OF
July, 1881.
JAMES REYNOLDS,
july 9-4t Administrator W. A.
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A RELIABLE ARTICLE
HOME MANUFACTURE,
PRICE, S22 PER TON, CASH.
CROP TIME, s25 PER TON.
Which has given satisfaction universally.

NONE manufactured except upon order.
~ Farmers desiring to use this excellent
fertilizer for fall seeding shoald send in their
orders as soon as possible Address
CONRAD MANN,
Patapsco, Carroll CO., Nd.
Chemicals can be purchased Of d. Gehr,
Westminster.
REFER FENCES.
At Patapsco-John Westaway, John n.
Filter, John Uhler, Jacob Slorp, Azariah
Oursler, John II. Taylor, Anon Allgire, Jere.
Ebaugh, Benz Croft, Wm. Bush, r. A. Smith.
Wesley Blizzard, Thomas Spencer.
At Carrolten-Wm. Miller, Jere. Baby
lon, Solomon Zepp.
At AtFinksburg-tohn W. Zspp, Peter Wood,
Thos. C.. Brown, Daniel Frazier.
july l6-2m
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A WEEK OF PLEASURE.

Successful Meeting of the Carroll COun-
fvr TrOftiTas- ASSOciatioR-Eine Racing
RrasS Band COBtesf-TOurnasnen
REnfeTs-EgnfI.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

nameni by Knights from Carroll Rnd Balti-
more counties, opened the second day sport.
There we're ihirteen Knights, with name and
title as follows Harry Aiigire, knight OF
Pleasant Grove; Benjamin Taylor, knight OF
Houeksviile; B. W. Burdett, knight Of Fair
View; d. f. Wiley, knight Of Deerheld; b.
Baesman, Knight Of Wilmot Chance; J. W.
Shipley, knight Of Reisserstown; Wm. Shri-
yer. knight Of Ayondale; Geo. r. Baesman,
knight Of Rose Lawn; William b. Coekey,
Knight Of Garrison; Jas. Hewitt; knight Of
Sykesville; Chas. C. Pearce. Knight ivauboe;
John L. Pearce, Knight Of Meadow View; {.
Lyon Rogers, knight Of Forest View J.
Slrawb.idge, knight Of Walnut Hin. Each
had three tilts, at three rings, distance one
hundred yards, time eight seconds The fol-
lowing was the score
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23
Trustees Sale Of a Valuable Property
IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER.

IN ldE GtI1 Ot W MESIMlNSIEk.
TNHE undersigned, Trustees, BY virtue of
l. deed of trust from Hugh Doyle and
wife, duly recorded among the Land Records
Of Carroll county, will sell at Public Sale, on
the premises, to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, The ed day Of Jaly, 4. d. 1881,
At o 'cleek, p M, all that valuable Lot sit
uaie on Main Street, in the City of Westmin-
ster, nearly opposite the Catholic Church,
and about 100 yards from the Railroad depot,
adjoining the properties Of Luther Lantz
and John Gerke. The improvements thereon
consist Of a large 3-ssory Brick
Dwelling with Store Room at sas-G
tached, conveniently arranged. -
This dwelling with store room
attached has been erected within the last ten
years, in the best mannsr by the former own
er for his own use, aEd can be readily con-
verted into a building for any pablic business.
There is a cellar under the entire building,
and a never-iailing well Of excellent water
convenient to the back building.
The location of this property, the utility of
the building for dwelling or any pubhc bus
iRess presents an unusual inducement to pur-
chasers-
Persons desroas of viewing the property
can do so by calling on Hugh Doyle, now re-
siding thereon.
Terms of Sale :-0ne half Cash on the day
Of sale or on the ratification thereof by the
Court, and the balance in two equal payments
Of six and twelve months, with notes of the
purchaser secured to the satisfaction of the
trustees, bearing interest from day of sale.
IRA Z. GROUSE, (T...,oo.
GEO. NJ. PEARCE, lrus'eeS'
june 25-ts r. c. Matthews, Auctioneer.
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NOTICE.

THHE firm of Grimes & Weaver desire to
Il close up their books to July 10th, 1881,
and respectfully request all persons indebted
to them to call and make satisfactory settle
ment at as early date as possible.
july 2-4t Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1881-07-23

Begiaaiag on Monday evcaing fsse ehau-
pe,rs has been held every nighto Oh the grounds
Of S.. Johns Church pareehial school, And
will be continued tonight. fairgrounds have
been prettily lighted aud lhe aitendaee good.
Music, refreshments and pleasant company
are the ntifacllons.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20

Howe. Meanwhile every feature Of
Singers original machine has been
adopted by every successful machine
builder of the class to which these ma
chimes belonged, with the single and
unimportant exception of the adjustable
arm aud in nearly every case when
device of Howe's has been found worth
less, and been abandoned, 1t was Singers
device which was substituted.
The patent of 1916 had made Howe
complete master of the situation, and
enabled him to dictate the formation of
combination laying manufacturers
under heavy royalty. From this roy
atty Howe received the monstrous sti-
pend of over $2,OOO,OOO, not because he
had invented anything useful in the
world, put simply because he had obtain
ed patent upon the inventions of an
other man.
From the outset Singer C Co. resisted,
at great expense, the demands and pre-
tentions of Howe, fighting single handed
the battle of the inventors and the great
WOIlu WHlCu was WdiJiHB iOr cHehp Iua-
chides. Howe was endeavorlng to estab-
lisn monopoly, strong and compact,
which meant dear machines to the
weary fingered women who were still
singing the dreary "Song of the Shirt -
Singer & Co, were struggling to throw
the business open to fair and honest
competition at moderate prices. For
three years the unequal contest was
continued against the monopoly. All
the other manufacturers had succumbed
to Howe at the first, and Singer & Co.
were the last to yield, and then only
when driven into it for selfpreservation,
after long and exhaustive drain upon
their means. In settlement of this suit
Howe received $4,000 royalty, and the
total sum paid to Howe by Mr.. Singer
and his associates, up to 1877, was over
quarter of million dollars.
The mechanical execution of the book
is excellent. II is printed on heavy
cream-laid paper, and makes very
handsome appearance.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20
A Happy Home.

A PRETTY story about German
IA family discloses the secret of hap
py home, wherein joy aboundeth,
though there are many to feed and
clothe:
A teacher once lived in Strasburg who
had hard work to support his family.
His chief joy in life, however, was in
his nine children, though it was no
light task to feed them all.
His brain would have reeled and his
heart sunk, had he not trusted in his
heavenly Father, when he thought of
the number of jackets, shoes, stockings
and dresses they would need in the
course of year, and of the quantity of
bread and potatoes they would eat.
His house, too, was very close quar-
ters for the many beds and cribs, to say
nothing of the room required for the
noise and fun which the merry nine
made.
But father and mother managed very
well, and the house was a pattern of
neatness and order.
One day there came guest to the
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-20
Fashions Curious Freaks.

DROBABEY no human being has ev
Il er existed who at some time of his
life has not felt some anxiety to height
en- his beauty or hide his defects by his
attire. Beauty may not need "the for
eign aid of ornament" but from the
poor savage with tattooed face and small
necklace, to the noble dame whose
charms are enhanced by the flash of her
diamonds and soft laces, the poets ad-
vice has been practically scorned and
disregarded. Every subject has its hum
orous side; and we select few amusing
instances of the ingenuity of both sexes
in efforts to make themselves more love
ly in each others eyes.
The adoption of the fashionable ecru
color in linen and laces has parallel in
the Twelfth century. Isabella, daugh-
ter of Philip H., made a vow not to
change her linen till Ostend was taken.
Unfortunately, the siege lasted three
years, prolongation of time which did
not possibly enter into the lady's head
when her VOW was made; yet her char
acter for yeracity was so high that it
was believed she kept her vow hence
the ladies adopted as the fashionable col