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The Pension Bill Beats All Other
Frauds.

From the Jersey City Herald.
There has been great deal said against the
River and Harbor and the Naval bills. They
are bold and defiant robberies; but they do not
approximate in reckless and enormous plum
der the Pension act. There seems to be no
check to this robbery and it may run into
billions. Congress is full of lawyers, and
LAWYERS outside understand the trick of pro-
curing back pay and pensions for their clients.
The New York San has been the only paper
thus far to question the honesty of the Pension
act Other papers may think 1T would be
lacking in patriotism and proper recognition
ofthe soldier claim on the country, for whose
honor and preservation he fought, to raise any
doubt in regard to the commences OF the
claimants 1t is highly commendable that
the nation should recognize her soldiers in q
liberal and generous manner, and allow none
to suffer. But indiscriminate reward should
be condemned 1t is an injustice to the sol
der who fought and won his laurels, and an
injustice to the people who are taxed to sup
ply reckless squandering of money.
As an instance of this reckless extravaganza
we shall give a case:
An individual calling himself Jephtha Jones
short while ago received back pay amount
ing to nearly six thousand dollars, and he was
placed on the pension roll for twenty dollars
a month. his same MT. Jones mas Deeh
connected with the Nee York Times since
1862 or 1868. He was a short while in the
army, but, we are reliably informed by gen.
tleman that had every opportunity to know,
he was never in battle, and we can state of
our own knowledge that he never received e
wound during his brief military experience
He has been employed steadily on the Times
for nineteen or twenty years, drawing a hand
some weekly salary, always in vigorous health
and without an ailment, and he is there to-day
in all his pristine loneliness and activity. The
reader may be curious to know how Mr..
Jephtha Jones received such snug sum of
money from the Government and was placed
on the pension roll Well, reader, open your
ears and we shall tell you. Mr.. -dephtha
Jones. after long and laborious study, no
doubt, conceived the idea that he was rup-
tured He had chat with his family physl-
elan. and that family physician, kind soul,
said yes, Jephtha Jones was ruptared, and
gave him certificate to that etiect-to the
effect that Jephtha was ruptnred. Aud by
the same token Mr.. Jones captured large
wad of Uncle Samnel's greenbacks.
Now. the question naturally dawns on US
How many Jephtha Janeses are there ON the
pension roll? How many Iepthas are there
who. hy physicians certificates Of rHp,nres.
looted the taxpaying people out of hundreds
of thousands Of dollars II Joness Is the
only case Of its kind. Il is trifiing matter 50
FAR as money is concerned; but what Will the
one-arned or one-legged veteran who begs IN
the street say about Il
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

The situation IN Egypt haz not changed
much IN the past week. There was a con
siderable skirmish between the English and
Egyptians last Saturday, and both sides
claim victory. As the English left the
field Saturday night, their success could
not have been Of much advantage % them
The struggle viii not be of long eontin-
aance. however. a. England is sending a
strong army to Egypt, and Arab and biz
followers must soon be overcome. What
other complications may grow out Of the
Egyptian muddle cannot be foreshadowed
The Porte has despatched six thousand
Turkish troops to Egypt, and II Is probable
England win refuse to allow them 20 land
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Congressman Urner is hesitating whether
he win be candidate for reelection or a
candidate for associate judge. Whichever
offers the most chances Of success he will
likely stand for Whatever be his qualif.
cations for the judgeship, he has not nade
a very valuable member of Congress Per-
haps bis constituents think 50, too, and be-
cause his way back to Congress does not
seem very clear to him, is why, perhaps, he
fs taking side gIances az the judgeship
He win have a number Of opponents in his
own party for the congressional nominal
ton. There are three aspirants in Mont
gomery county alone
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

Congress adjourned on Tuesday last after
a session of eight months and three days
Its record Is bad one, and the people viii
replace many Of the members with new
men. The Republicans have had control
Of both branchez and are responsible for
the extravaganza Of the session, aud foF Che
sins Of omission and commission. In pro-
iigacy no Congress has exceeded il sinc'
The days Of Grantism, if, indeed it was ex-
ceeded then A reduction Of taxation
which the people e4peeted, Was not effected
and the enormous surplus IN the treasury
was largely reduced by useless appropsias
tions.
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The House of Representatives adjourned
without paying the usual compliment to the
Speaker, a proceeding almost unheard Of.
Robson, it is said, tried to get several
members to offer complimentary resolu-
ton. but not member could be found who
was willing to do so. Speaker Keifer. who
has Just been renoninated for Congress, with
the hope of being chosen Speaker again, has
not gotten a good send off in his campaign
He viii be reelected very probably, as his
district is largely Republican, but he will
never disgrace the Speakers chair again.
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Clearing the way to Salt River

From the EGstoa Star:
The quid nuncs say the President vetoed
the River and Harbor bill because he found
in it a large appropriation to clear the OBJ
structions out of Salt river, and Mr.. Arthur
could not find any such river on the map.
His Republican friends in the House and SEN
ate assured him there was certainly such a
place, for most of them were bound for there
next November, and the whole Republican
party would probably find it in 1884. SO the
salt river appropriation carried the bill over
the Veto
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

NRw SwIEDLE.--A new swindling dodge
is going on in some Of the eastern counties OF
Pennsylvania. Two well-dressed scamps Wis
it farmers and others selling cloths, eassimeres
and shawls, almost for nothing in amounts
from $50 to $50, taking negotiable notes in pre-
ference to cash. They say that firm has
failed in Canada and that the goods were
smuggled into this euntry without paying any
duty on them, hence they can afford to sell
them cheap. Next sharper No. oolnss along
aud demands the goods, saying they were
stolen, and at other places presenting notes
that had been raised from S25 to $3.50. Quite
a number of farmers have been caught.
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A VALUABLE FARM
IN FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS
The owner, having business interests whicl
call him elsewhere, a
A FARM OF 81 ACRES.

The owner, having business interests which
call him elsewhere,
A FARM OF 81 ACRES,
tank river, opposite the town of Cambridge,
and II miles from Chaneellor's Point, land
ing of the Maryland Steamboat Company, for
its daily line connecting with Baltimore
This farm is under proper cultivation, yield
ing abundant crops of wheat and corn, having
a large vegetable garden and peach and apple
orchards, and is provided with all the neees-
sary outbuildings, which are in good condi-
ton. The dwelling, which was erected at
cost of $12 900, is two and a. half stories high,
with basement, and is surrounded on both
floors with broad verandahs, affording shade
in some part continuously. 1t
is 40 feet square, crowned by an zGA-G
observatory, and contains 20 ~. 19k
rooms. Its high ceilings, wide
halls, grand staircase and broad balconies
make it a delightful summer residence, and
its water view is unsurpassed, the river in
front, picturesque cove on one side and on
the other Bolingbroke creek, where the beds
yield oysters of the finest flavor and size. In
this respect with little outlay handsome profit
may be realized. Salt water bathing is one
of the attractions; also sailing, boating. fish
ing and grabbing, and in winter wild ducks
afford the sportsman plenty Of shooting. The
soil is admirably adapted for fruits, Of which
there is variety already-eherries, apricots,
pears, plums and ounces, besides
A FINE APPLE AND PEACH ORCHARD.
The healthfulness of this place is undoubted
after seven years experience its owners can
truthfully attest its exemption from chills or
other maiarious Influences. 1t has fine drink
ing water from fall-Aowing spring close to
the house, and is supplied with all modern
conveniences. A postoffice is only four miles
distant; the roads are level, and easy daily
communication with Baltimore and Philadel-
phia render the location desirable. Churches
and schools are convenient, and Baltimore
furnishes an accessible market for produce,
steamboat freights being low. For further
particulars address j. d. BRADFORD,
aug 12-4t# Trappe, Talbot county, Md.
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cPRINeFTFI,D TNsTTTUTE.

- Boarding and Day School for girls,
near Sykesville, Nd, win reopen the FIRST
MONDAY IN SEPTExAER. Location high and
healthy; instruction thorough; discipline
frm but kind. The moral and spiritual ele-
ments in true education are given the frsi
place. The course of study includes all
branches taught in schools Of highest grade.
A large airy building for the accommodation
Of boarders has recently been erected, and
the school re opens under peculiar advantages.
For further particulars address
MISSES BEACH, Principals.
Sykesville, Carroll county, Md
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Mile. Bertha Rothschild, daughter of Baron
Meyer Karl, Of Frankford. is about TO abjure
herreligion and marry Catholic prince, Alex
ander Berthier, son OF the Duke of Wagam
by his marriage with Zenaide Clary, and tins
the grandnephew of Bernadotte. The groom S
sister married Prince Joachim Mutat and the
brides sister is the Duchess of Gramont.
She brings her husband $4,000 year and
81. 600, 600 Expectations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

The undersigned. trustee appointed by the
decree Of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
sitting in Equity, passed in cause No. 2ll6
Equity, wherein George Stephan il complain
ant and Frederick Trantrcw and wife are de-
PENDANTS, win offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER I'm, 1882,
at ? o'clock, p. M, to the highest bidder, the
following property, to wit "a tract Of land
containing
IA ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
together with the improvements thereon, con-
sisting of aframe dwelling house,
A@AA stable and other necessary out
49, buildings. This land is situated
directly on the Western Mary
land railroad, about II miles from Avondale
station, and was heretofore in the occupancy
Of Frederick Trantrow.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the decree:
One half cash ON the day of sale or upon
the ratification thereof; and the residue IN
one year from the day Of sale, with interest,
and to be secured by the note Of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with security to be APP
proved BY the trustee.
CHAS. t. REIFSNIDER, Trustee.
Reifsnider 4 Fink, Solicitors.
aug 1881 Geo. P. Albaugh, Auctioneer.
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Florentine Krentz, disselute young fellow
in New York, was in the habit of sponging
upon a female associate, Kate Hertz. On
Monday he stole five dollars from her. Early
on Wednesday morning while he was asleep
she stabbed him with a long bladed penknife
with such precision that the juglar vein was
severed and he died instantly.
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DUBLIC SALE OF A FARM,
Il On the BALTIMORE 4 Ohio Railroad

By virtue Of the power contained in the last
win and testament of Porcius ellis, deeeas-
ed, and of an order of the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, the undersigned, as admins
traitor with the win annexed, will offer at Pub
lie Sale, on the premises, 70 the highest bid
der, on
Thursday, September 7th, A. D. 1882,
at o'clock, D. m, the following Property,
tO-wit:-A part of a tract Of land called the
Fails Farm or by whatsoever name the
same may be known, containing
l25 ACRES, ? R00DS and IS PERCHES
Of Land, more or less, together with the i'm
provements thereon, consisting of Log and
Frame Dwelling House, Log
Barn aud other necessary out AzaAA-A
buildings. A spring Of excel 80
lent water near the house.
About one-haf the above land is in Timber,
aud the whole is well watered BY ellis Falls.
This farm is situated on the public road lead
inc from Woodbine to Watersville, stations on
III. Baltimore 4 Ohio railroad, nearly mid
way between them, and adjoins the lands of
Samuel Davis, John Flemming and others.
Terms Of Sale as prescribed by the order Of
the Court .-0ne-third cash on the day of
sale or upon the ratification thereof, and the
residue in two equal payments, the one pay
able in nine months and the other payable in
eighteen months FROM the day Of sale; the
credit payments TO be secured by the bonds
or single bills Of the purchasero or purchasers,
With sufficient security, bearing interest from
CHAs. T. REIFSNIDER.
Administrator W. A. Of Porcius ellis, De-
ceased aug l2-ts
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Harvest Home Festivals will be held To-
Morrow, at St. Benjamin Reformed Church,
at 10 a. m. and at st. Mary's Reformed
Church, Silver Run, at q p. m.
The Corner Stone for new Methodist
Protestant Church will be laid at Union
Bridge, Saturday, August Goth. Services
commencing at . P. NJ.
C. 7. CoCHEL, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

Mr. james Hodges has more respect for
public opinion than the Governor has.
He knew his appointment as Supervisor
Of Elections was very distastefnl to the
people, and he very properly declined to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-08-12

The subscriber offers his farm at private sale
situated u miles east Of Uniontown, and ad
Joining James Devilhiss, John Babylon are
Jacob Diehl, containing 1904 ACRES more
or less; Is ACRES IN WOODLAND; good build
ings, fine lawn and shade, good water, variety
of fruit; nearly all post and rail ieace. Pos
session given at once,
Terms easy. For particulars apply to
CHARLES ZEPP.
ang f2-stH New Windsor, Md.
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A daring attempt to assassinate Mr.. Z. o..
Hill. Superintendent of the eastern division of
the New York, Lake Erie and Western Rail-
road. was made on Sunday at Jersey City by
John Ahern, a former employe of the compa-
nv, who was recently discharged.
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ExECUToR'S SALE
IL OF
A DESIRABLE FARM.

Rv v;rtna of tba last will and ,astan,ert of
Ioh Kasse,r;n lasa ~ o,'r,. Ma
SooaasaS s,,d ~ ..S o Z &c ,So 0yl,hans
49,, e.. Ta.,1i -, .a.ss' AZ a.aI
~ E I'll 5. III IN !. I' liz
E1e0usoi I. s-.'u ~ sen AZ u''ie
oaie, on 'he premises On
Saturday, the Sfh day Of September, 1889,
At l o'clock, D. m, the farm owned and &C.
copied By the deceased during his Iifetime,.
containing
ri ACRES OF LAM NOPE sor LESS
- y
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NO. l77e EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, as;
Court Of Equity.
Jacob F. Burlington ct al, VS.. Jacob Bafing-
ton and Levi Burlington, executors, ct ais.
Ordered this 10th day Of August, A. d..
1882, that the sale made and reported in the
above cause by Elias o. Grimes, trustee APP
pointed by the decree passed in the above
cause to sell the land therein decreed to be
sold, as appears BY the above report of SALE.
be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary be shown on orhefore the 18th
day Of September, next; provided a copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, Maryland, once a
week for three successive weeks. previous to
the 4th day Of September, next.
The report states the amount of sale TO be
81, 1925.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
aug I2-at Frank T. SHAN, Clerk.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF A DESIRABLE FARM.

The undersigned, trustee appointed by the
decree of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
as Court of Equity, passed in cause No.
2084 Equity, wherein Henry Warehime is
complainant and Philip H. L. Myers, admin
istrator, and others are defendants, will offer
at public sale, an the premises, in Westmin-
ster district, Carroll county, Maryland, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IND, 1882,
at O clock, p. M, to the highest bidder, the
following property, to wit:-A tract of land
containing
10 ACRES, ROODS AND 3 PERCHES,
more or less, together with the improvements
thereon, consisting of two
AHA-N, story frame dwelling HOUSE,
EIl with basement, porch, &C., a
large bank barn, dairy, smoke
house and other necessary outbuildings, all
recently built and in first-eass condition. All
the land is cleared, except about one acre in
timber, and is in high state of cultivation,
having been recently heavily lined; there is
an excellent garden and good orchard OF
apple and other fruit trees on the premises.
The land is well watered; water convenient
to all the buildings. The fences are in good
condition. This is the property of which
John Everhart died seized and possessed, and
is now in the occupancy of the widow of said
deceased; is about six miles from Westmin-
ster, on the public road leading from Bach
mans Mill to Wisner's Mil, about II miles
from each, and adjoins the lands of William
Baehman, John Miller and others.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the decree !:
One third cash on the day of sale or upon
the ratification thereof, and the residue in two
equal payments, the one to be paid in one year
and the other in two years from the day of
IL
notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with Sc
curity to be approved of by the trustee.
PHILIP H. L. MYERS, Trustee.
aug l2.ts Reifsnider & Fink. Solicitors.
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Those persons who wish to attend the Camp
meeting conducted by the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, near Warheldsburg, and
want Board and Lodging during the term of
the camp will please notify Rein +. Albert
or Joshua Sellmaa, at Warfeldsburg, before
the 24th of August, at which time the camp
will commence and continue eight days.
Terms Reasonable. aug y
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Tie present Congress has ''seen'' lastyear's
appropriations and gone SIT 800, 600 better;
or. deducting the excess due to pensions, $50,
O00, 600 The country has seen the present
Congress, and next yesr il ought 70 be able
TO 20 about 200 better-better members, that
-
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AND FERTILIZERS,
PERE wINCHESgRR,

Carrollton Mills, W " R. R.
Win pay the highest Cash Prices for Wheat
at all times. Win give above market rates
when Fertilizers are taken in exchange for
wheat. Liberal terms ON sales of Fertilizers
when not given in exchange,
See bills for particulars Fesarding CUSTOM
grinding. aug 12-2mos
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Mrs. G. S. Baasen, wife of the agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Railroad at
Franksyille, small station in Racine county,
Wis, was brutality assaulted by tramp on
Tuesday wAe happened to find the lady alone
in the hQnse,
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF A VALUABLE FARM,
NEAR WESTMINSTER, ND.


The undersigned, By virtue of a decree Of
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting as
a Court Of Equity, passed in cause No. POS
Equity, viii sell on the premises, at public
sale, to the highest bidder, on
"Wednesday, tAe on day IF September, 1882,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, the following desirable
little farm containing
as ACRES, I ROOD AND u PERCHES
Of land. more or less. The inn
prOvementS thereon consist Of AS1A-
log house. bank barn, corn -
crib, wagon she'd, carriage
house, smoke house, spring house, blacksmith
shop aad other necessary outbuildings- There
Is = spring Of excellent water close TO the
house, and veil Of water at the barn. The
land i in irst-Slass condition and the fencing
in good order. There is an apple orchard,
peach orchard, pear orchard and all kinds OF
good fruit upon the farm II IS situated two
miles from Westminster, on the Washington
road, Is now in the occupancy Of Thomas
Webster, and adjoins the lands Of VIM. Fenby
and others.
TERMS OF SALK.--0ae-third cash on the
day Of sale or upon the ratification thereof,
and the residue in two equal payments, the
one in nine months, the other in eighteen
months from the day Of sale, with interest, the
credit payments 10 be secured by the notes Of
the purchaser or purchasers, with security to
be approved of BY the trustees.
JAS. A. G. BOND, -.
CHAS. I. REIFSNIDER, i'4S'ses'
auguzt l2-ts
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~ FRESH COWS WANTED
LIZ EVERY WEEK.saaFEezz

The undersigned will pay the --@0
highest cash price for Fresh Cows. Horses
wanted. Will have for sale fine stock Heifers
for breeding, and Steers for feeding, at the
lowest prices. Six months credit will be given
on cattle and heifers sold for feeding purposes.
For further particulars inquire Of
HAINES 4 CO.,
aug l2-4t* Westminster, Nd.
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BY the LIST of September, White Woman
as housekeeper and to take charge Of a small
family. Good wages and a permanent home
will be given to one who will suit.
FLETCHER B. CASSELL,
Wakefield Station, Western Md. Railroad.
aug l2-3tz
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nTcNIc And FEsrIvAL.-The

Il Deer Park Chapel Sunday School will
hold Picnic and Festival on SATURDAY,
AUGUsr26, INSTANT. Addresses will be made
by several prominent speakers. The West
minister Band will be present. Ice Cream
and Refreshments viii be sold for the benefit
of the School, aug 1921
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

The County Commissioners of Carroll
county, will meet at their Office, in West,
minister, on the FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1882, for the transaction of business.
By order, JOSEPH A. WAESCHE,
aug u Clerk.
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y IsToFUNcIAIMED MATTER

II IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTEh
IL remaining in the Post Office. Nestmin-
ster, Nd, August 5, 1882
Barnes Joshua B. Meixner, J.
Brown, Adam w. Menehey, Isaac
Deury, Miss Fannie Mullen, Mrs. Emma
Deury. Miss NJ. f, Sheekler, Miss Lizzie
Fowler, Miss Mary Shipley, Margt A. ~
Gilbert. II, s, Southland, Henry
Hull, Miss Maggie Stone, Saml.
hex, Miss Kate Wagner, George
Ireland, Maggie IiagllRg, Saml. Il.
MIscnLANEous-A.N N. s.
Persons calling for matter in the above list
viii say it was advertised.
aug IL A. II. HUBER, p. M.
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DUBLIC SALE of Lumber, Fencing
Il &c, at the Fair Grounds, Westminster
on August "A, 1882, at 10 o clock, a. M, of all
the Buildings, Shedding. and Fencing. Fol
particulars see bills,
aug 1921 LYNCH & ORENDORFF.
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Senators Groome and German are to be
congratulated for the able manner in which
they have taken charge of the interests Of their
osrstituents during the present session. They
have succeeded in getting favorable action on
all matters of interest to Maryland that came
before the Senate
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OF Maryland's United states Senators,
the Baltimore Sans Washington CORES
pendent thus writes on the day of the adj
iournment of Congress