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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

WHAT exclaimed Southern justice
to colored culprit. "Have you the au-
dacity to say that you do not recognize
this pocket-book?"
eyes, sah. .,
"But it was found in your possession.
"In my what-did-y er-say, jedge?
''In your possession: This pocket-book
was found in your pocket, sir
"Jedge, you has done told two stories
about dat are. Fust, yer said hit was foun
in my persession, and den yer lowed it was
foun' in my pocket Bofe dem yarns cant
be true. IF de jedges on de bench can't
tell the troof, hits no wonder dat a poor,
miserable niggah like me got led astray.'
The justice drew long breath, and, once
more producing the pocketbook, said
"You denied just now that you had ever
seen this pocketbook. 1 now ask you
again, did you ever see this pocketbook be-
fore? ?"
"Why, of course. Hit am de same one
YOU showed me minute ago. Yer must
be losin' yer mind, jedge."
Remanded to jail without bail.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

He WAS JUST OUT.-Some of our city
stores are constantly annoyed by children
coming to the door and asking for cards I'D
empty boxes and that sort of thing. The
clerks are, of course, down on the young
STEERS, and the warfare never ends. The
other day little girl opened a store door, do
and sticking her head in called out: Say
mister, have you got any empty boxes"
"No," said the clerk, not very politely
Got any cards ?" "No." "Got any al
manacs?'' "No." ''Got any empty bot
ties ?" "No." ''Got any pictures 7"
"No." "Got any sense?" "No-yes-no
-yes-you miserable little wretch" and
the clerk flew out of the door, but the
youngster was up in the next alley making
faces at him, and he came back madden
than he had been since his salary was re-
Understandable Herald.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

SUNDAY TRAINS
Going East will leave Union Bridge for Baltimore
and intermediate Stations at 6.10 q. 40 and
Westminster at SIS a. and 5.05p. m. Going West
will leave Baltimore for Union Bridge and inter
mediate Stations at $40 a. m, and 200 p. m. and
Westminster at 10.2s q. m. and 343 p. m.
EMMITTSBURG RAILROAD.
Trains South will leave Emmittsburg at 40 a. m.
and 325 p m, arriving at Rocky Ridge at go a.
M and 400 p. m. Trains North will leave Rocky
Ridge at SO a. m. and 629 p m, arriving at EN-
mittsburg II 05 a. m and 700 p. m.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY R. R.
burg, 6.35 q. m and 1.20 and 2.40 p M, Chambers
burg 40 a. m, LIS and 9l5 p. m. Waynesboro 7.52
O. m, 235 and $50 p. m arriving at Edgemont SD
a. m, and 2.55 and Ais p. m. Sundays, leave Ship
pensburg 500 a. m, and 2.40 p m, Chambersburg
8.35 q, m. and 3.15 p. m, WayneSboro 917 and
3.55 p: m arriving Edgemont $40 a. m. and 4 Is p,
m. Trains West daily except Sunday. Edgemont
7O5 and 1142 q. M. and 7S2 p. M, WaynesbOro 7.27
a. m. and 120 and 7.55 p. m, Chambersburg $40 a.
m, and 1245 and $40 p. m, arriving at Shippens
burg S.45 q. m. and 1.20 and 9.15 p IN. Sundays,
leave Edgemont 12.49 and 3.32 p. m, WaynesbOro
Ito and 1856 p. m, Chambersburg $50 and 44O p.
m, arriving Shippensburg 2.25 and 5.15 p. m.
FREDERICK DIVISION PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Trains for Frederick leave Junction at 1925 m,
and 6 10 p. Trains for Taneytown, Lttlestown
and York leave Junction at 935 a.. and 6.15 p. m.
Through car for Frederick leaves Baltimore at 400
p. m and leaves Frederick for Baltimore at S35 a.
m. Through cars for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on the H. J. H. & G. R. r. leave Baltimore
at 1905 q. IN. and 400 p. m.
Orders for Baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Office, 10 W. Baltimore street. Baltimore time CIV
at all stations.
JIM HOOD, GenI Manager
nov Is B. H. GRISwoLD, Gen'l. Ticket Agent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

The London Times prints the following
palpably imaginary story of "a certain Irish
N. P" who had been describing his travels
in the far west, and the virgin fl forests
there. "What is virgin forest :" asked
an auditor. "Phwat is a vairgin forest Is
it We want to know? A vairgin forest,
sorr, is one phwere the hand O man has
niyer set fut, bedad J"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

GREAsE.-When he had called the meet
ing to order, Brother Gardner arose and
said:
aGem'len, if it wasn't for de wheels on
a wagin de wagin wouldn't move. When
de wheels am on, den what?" Grease,
solemnly exclaimed an old man. * rect,
whispered the president, softly, rubbing his
hands together. ave haz de wagin an de
wheels. We will now pass de hat 'roun'
f,r do crease"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
Westminster, Nd, Oct. 20, 1881.
, r. NORMENT.

D B. NORMENT,
IL. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office with Hon. Charles B. Roberts, opposite
the Court House, respectfully informs the
citizens of Carroll and adjoining counties that
he will give prompt attention to all business
intrusted to him, both before the Courts of
this State and the Departments of the Cen
eral Government at Washington, D. G.
Jan 4, 1878.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

The meanest woman in Iowa lives in
Davenport. A few nights since, when her
daughters best beau was in the parlor, the
old lady entered with setting of eggs, and
asked him to hatch them for her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

When a dead mans property is put
under the hammer it is sale of effects,
but when man gets seasick it is the effects
of sail. --Er-. On ~ --E.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

If two-wheeled wagon is bicycle and
a three-wheeled wagon a tricycle., what
would you call fve-wheeled one? A "
hicle, of course.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

Persons who prefer stale bread can have
their taste gratifed by sending to Pompeii,
where they have loaves which were baked
over eighteen hundred years ago.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

Let women be brought up to habits Of
industry and economy and learn to support
a husband and the tramp nuisance will
soon cease.-Teras SiJtings.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

London Punch sent pleasant greeting
to DR. Oliver Wendell Holmes on his re-
tiremement from the professorship at Har-
ward, in this form:
Your health, dear "Autocratw All England owns
Your instruments the Tyre, and not THE Bones"
Yet hear our wishes-trust they're not cold ones
That tho you give up bones may you make old ones.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

Please announce that owing to severe
cold my appearance has been changed until
next year Indian Summer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

II aim to tell the truth" eyes, inter-
rupted an acquaintance, "and you are prob
ably the worst shot in America"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
1882.

i CCAs
Merry Christmas to ALI.
l have just laid in full stock of choice,
pure and fresh
FAMILY GROCERIES
Of all kinds, suitable for the holidays, such as
SUGARS, COFFEES, TEAS, SYRUPS,
Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Confectionery,
Canned Goods, Cakes and Crackers of all
kinds, Figs, Raisins, Currants, &c. All the
LEADING BRANDS OFFAMILY FLOUR,
Buckwheat and Corn Meal, Potatoes, Dried
Fruits, &c. l have just added full and
choice stock of Glass, Queens, Japanned,
Wooden and Tin Ware, of the latest designs;
Lamps of all kinds and patterns, Mirrors,
Table Cutlery, Fancy Articles, suitable for
Holiday presents, in great variety and cheap.
l invite my friends and the public in general
to call and examine my stock, which has been
selected with care and bought at bottom price,
thus enabling me to sell cheaper than the
cheapest. Ny motto is ''quick sales and
small profits Every article guaranteed as
represented. Thankful for past favors, | re-
spectfully ask a continuation of the same.
Respectfully yours,
G. w. MORNINGSTAR,
Corner of Main Street and Business Square,
West of Railroad Depot, Westminster, Md.
dec 9-3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

Whom the gods love die young. The
gods do not love spring chickens.-Puck.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
DUY YOUR HARDWARE AND
ID STOVES
M. SCHAEFFER & CO.,
WESTMINSTER, MD,
NEAR RAILROAD.

NEAR RAllIkDAD.
We are receiving an elegant line of fine
heating Stoves, economical in fuel, ornamen-
tai in design, easy to manage and reasonable
in price.
Cook Stoves and Ranges in the latest and
most approved patterns guaranteed.
Sole agents for the celebrated New Light
House Cook and Excelsior Penn, Othello and
New Record Ranges, also the New Golden
Sun and Boynton 1882 Fire Place Heaters,
the very best in the market 500
Keep on hand always full line of
HARDWARE, WOODENWARE, PAINTS,
OILS, GLASS, PLUMBERS AND
GAS-FITTERS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers of all kinds of Tinware. Roof.
ing and Spouting promptly attended to.
Call and examine stock and learn prices.
sept Off
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

JOHN E. SMITH. WIN. A. M.KELLIP.
CMITH & McKELLIP,
y ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY,
Having formed partnership in the practice
of Law, will give prompt attentiod to all bust
ness entrusted to their care. Office on Main
street few doors east of Court street.
dec Sly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
lure INSURANCE AGENCY
YINGLING l. MATTHEWS.

Insure against Loss or Damage by Fire or
Lightning to Buildings, Live Stock, etc.,
and Loss by Lightning to Stock anywhere
on the premises, and to other property whether
fire ensues or not.
Office with State Mutual Association. near
Railroad, Westminster, Nd.
ian LOTT - as.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
a full line. Best

full line Best
ay STOCK OF GLOVES =Da
in the county. A full assortment of Trunks
and Satchels. Fancy and Home Made Blan-
kets. Gum Coats, Boots and Shoes, for men
and women. Don't fail to see my Stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere,
oct 21-tf H. L. NORRIS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

R9 FURNITURE. 5a
A VARIETY OF SEWING MACHINES,
the best of which is
THE NEW AUTOMATIC CROWN,
which is so simple and easy to thread and
operate that the blind can use it, and is war
ranted for six years; try'it. Also large
STOCK OF DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, &c.
The quality and price of all goods guaranteed.
Best quality, lowest prices. Having two fine
Hearses and a large stock of
COFFINS, CASKETS,
ROBES AND SHROUDS,
we are prepared to give prompt and careful
attention to Undertaking, which business we
make speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed in
all cases. A share of patronage is respect
fully solicited. Give us a cali for anything in
our line before purchasing, and you will see
that you can save big money by buying of the
new firm of MAIN & GEISELMAN,
Main street, west of Depot, and also on
corner of Liberty and Green streets, West
minister Md. april 1882-1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

A. H. wHNTz'
Matchmaker and JeWeler
AND DEALER IN
Watches, Diamonds, Je,oelry, Clocks,
Spectacles, Solid Silver and Silver plated Ware,
Violins, Accordeons, Harmonious,
Music Boxes, with popular airs, fine Violin
and Guitar Strings. Sole agent for klngs's
Combination Spectacles, (ft the eye PERFECTLY
and the
Rockford Quick Train Watch.
New Watches and Clocks guaranteed for two
years; all goods as represented. Repairing
done in workmanlike manner and guaran-
teed. Nearly opposite Catholic Church,
Westminster. Nd. ap 16-f
r A. SHARPER 81 SON.
Undertakers and Cabinet Makers.
A FINE ASSORTED STOCK OF COFFINS
AND CASKETS ALWAYS ON HAND.
We have just had completed one of the
finest Hearses in the State, with which all
funerals entrusted to our care will be at
tended.
We are manufacturers and dealers in fine
and common Furniture, Spring Beds, Mat
tresses, Fancy Chairs, &C., &C., which we
offer at the lowest rates.
Bay An examination of our stock is soil
cited before purchasing, as you can SAVE
MONEY by buying of us.
f. A. SHARPER & SON,
Main Street, East End, Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
CHAs. T. REIFSNIDER. CHARLES Z. FINK.
= AW CO-PARTNERSHI

The undersigned have this day formed a
partnership for the practice of Law in
the several courts of this State under the firm
name of Reifsnider & Fink. All business en-
trusted to our care will receive prompt atten-
ton. Office-Main street, adjoining the res
idence of Chas T. Reifsnider.
CHAS. T. REIFSN1DER,
CHARLES E. FINK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
REMOVAL.

REMOVAL.
After December LIST, 1881, DR.. j. H. Bill
LINGSLEA will occupy the late residence of
his father, Main Street, two doors East OF
Hubers Drug Store. nov 10y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13
WESTMINSTER, MD.

Repairing of all kinds attended to promptly
and warranted.
A liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public is respectfully solicited.
ap IL, 1879.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

GORGE L. sTOCKsDALE,
" ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
Office with Jas. A. C. Bond, on Main OPP
posite Court street. All business entrusted to
my charge will also receive the attention OF
Jas. A. c. Bond Esq. may 20-1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-01-13

Incorporated 1868.
The 31st Semi Annual Session of this in
stitution of Learning begins September 9Th,
1882 The special attention of those resid-
ing in or near Westminster is called to the
advantages of having such College so con-
venient to them. Young persons of either
sex can here receive Thorough Education
without losing the privileges of home resi-
dence. The Preparatory Department affords
a full course for the ordinary business of
life, and by the purchase of Scholarship the
full Collegiate Course can be had at about the
same low rates charged in the Preparatory
Department.
For further information see or address the
President,
IT. WARD, D. D.,
at his residence, or any of the Professors at
their residences or at the College.
1t is important that students enter at the
beginning of the session, or as soon thereafter
as practicable. july 20
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
RUFUS RAND.
Defaults His Bail and Leaves.

The hearing Of the case of Mr.. Rand came
up in the Municipal Court yesterday forenoon.
Harvey D. Hadlock appeared for the New
York plaintiffs, and FL. w. Gage, OF Strout &
Gage. for Mr.. Rand. Mr.. Rand was not pres
sent. Mr.. Gage wished the examination to go
on in the absence of his plaintiff aud Mr.. Had
lock objected. After some discussion requi-
sition was produced from Governor Robe for
Mr.. Rand. Judge Knight thereupon de-
faulted the bondsmen, Messrs. John f. Rand
and Charles Thomas, the bonds amounting to
S20OO 1t is claimed by plaintiffs that at the
time of the failure of Rufus Rand, New York
parties claimed that he gave them check.
telling them that he had money in the bank
on which the check was drawn. 1t proved
that he had not and the check was dishonored.
This might be construed as obtaining goods
under false pretences, but by the New York
laws 1t is criminal offence
Governor Plaisted refused to grant requisi-
tion enabling the New York officers to take
Rand to that State for trial. A second requisi-
ton from the Governor of New York was pre-
sented last week. Governor Robe, after con-
sidering the ease decided to grant the requisi-
ton. The papers authorizing Rand's removal
to New York arrived on sthe Pullman train
last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
Portland Society of Art.

The annual meeting of the Portland Society
Of Art was held at the rooms of the Society last
evening. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Wm. E. Gould.
First Vice President-F. H Fassett.
Second Vice Presidential. B. Brown
Secretary-Gao. d. Rand.
TreasLrer-Edwa'd A. NOyes.
Librariar-H. w. Bryant.
Executive Committee. 2. Baxter, Cyrus
f. Davis, Chas. f. Libby, Geo. f, Morse, Wsl.
8. Lowell, d w. Snow, Chas G. Haines, G.
It. Kimball, H. g. Hewes and Henry DeeriDg
Philip H. Brown, A. Roessel and Mrs. R. NJ.
Carpenter were elected members.
fine collection of photographs (kindly
loaned by Mr.. John E. DeWitD of famous
works of art and historical buildings of Italy
were placed on the walls and will remain on
exhibition during the balance of the week.
The rooms will be open each afternoon and
evening from . until 8 o'clock p m. Persons
will be admitted by card from any member of
the society. II is hoped that every one in
teIested in art will avail themselves of this
opportunity of seeing, probably, this most
complete collection OF the kind ever shown in
the city.
several fue paintings by the following dis
tinguished artists, Schreyer. Corot, Dsubigpy
and Rousseau have been offered the society fol
exhibition, and will probably be received
sometime this month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
No Staamshin War


The reduction in steerage rates made by the
steamship lines not in the North Atlantic or
Continental conference on Monday was not
met yesterday by further reduction by the
associated companies as was anticipated. A
memembers of the North Atlantic conference
said to Tribune reporter: 1--WE shall not pay
any attention to the action of the outside
lines. You may depend upon it the confer
ence line5 will not make any further reduc-
ton. We do not care for the competition of
the outside lines The fact is there seemed to
be clamor for reduction in immigrant pas
senger rate. / presume that the reduction
will not make great difference in eur profits,
as we shall probably carry more passengers
than We otherwise would have done. We
don't fear that the Warren, Dominion and
other companies are going to take away all OF
our traffic by the reduction they have made
We believe that passengers, whether steerage
or cabin, will patronize the long established
lines, which are members Of the conference
because we can offer the best accommodations
and the greatest comfort.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
The prob,hItorv A andment

The following protest against the proposed
prohibitory amendment of the constitution
has been received in Augusta from Josiah
Crosby, Volney A. Sprague and eighteen other
citizens of Dexter:
We, the undersigned citizens of Dexter,
friendly to the prohibtory principle, respect
fully demonstrate against the passage of re-
selve for an amendment of the constitution
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of spirit
uous liquors, for the following reasons, viz:
!. Because statutes to the unprecedented
number Of forty have been enacted upon this
subject within the last thirty years, enacting,
repeating, altering and adding to the law in
divers particulars, until the matter has be-
come so complicated that very few can tell
without great research what the law really is
in many Of its provisions. Much Of this super
abundance OF legislation has not advanced the
cause of temperance, but has created rest
lessness and uncertainty in the public mind.
What the prohibitory principle really needs
is, emphatically rest from further legislation,
enlightenment as to its present status and en-
forcement.
2 Because whatever our opinions or wishes
may be upon the prohibitory principles itself,
we do not deem 1t expedient to hamper the
legislation of the next generation, II expert
ence shall teach them Q necessity OF some
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
The @tna Life's statene,,t.

The thirty-third annual statement of the
Atna life insurance company, Morgan G..
Bulkeley, president, will be found in another
column. 1t shows that the company has made
wonderful growth the past year. The Rtna
has gained in new business, in insurance in
force, in assets; in surplus, in premiums re-
celpts, in interest receipts, in market value of
its securities and in membership, all of which
should be satisfactory to the patrons, friends
and management of the company. Ten years
ago the Etna made a distribution of its ac-
crued surplus, and paid each of its policy hold
ers the dividends to which they were then en-
Titled. The company notified its insured at
that time that thereafter they would receive
such dividends as were earned under their
policies from year to year. Since that date the
3stna's dividends to policy holders have in
creased every year without exception. Not
withstanding the continued increase OF divi-
dends to policy-holders the Etna has made
corresponding increase in its surplus, which is
at present producing handsome income to the
company with which to earn profits to be re-
divided in future years,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-01
RvAoINe CUSTOMS.
How smugslers Were Brought to Grief.

A few years ago two men living in the nerth-
ern part of the State went to New Brunswick
to purchase horses. They were accompanied
by man part of whose business was to assist
strangers in buying horses In that part OF the
country These horses were bought at price
something less than $780, The man who was
aiding the gentlemen said that he would See
that the horses were properly entered at the
custom house in Houlton. The animals were
entered for forty dollars less than was really
paid Tor them aud thereby eight dollars ia
duties were saved. One of the purchasers at
least says he knew nothing Of this part of the
transaction until it was finished, that it was
not with his consent, and met with his disap-
probation. This all happened several years
ago. Recently the men who bought and paid
for the HOSES were summoned to Portland be-
fore District Attorney Lunt. They employed
good counsel in Bangor and were aided by one
OF the ablest lawyers in Portland. 1t was
found that the man who went with them into
New Brunswick, and entered the horses for
them at Houlton had turned States evidence
and that it was useless to stand a trial. A
settlement was effected and it cost the pur-
chasers of the horses over 800.
few years ago man living near the
province line purchased horse in New Bruins
wick, something as follows: The owner of the
horse asked, say $3.50. The purchaser said:
81 will give you $3.50 and make your wife q
present of $50" With this understanding the
horse was bought and entered at the custom
house for $3.50, on which amount duties were
paid. Sometime after getting home the pur-
chaser of the horse considering the transaction
was not entirely regular, returned to the Gus
tom house, stated the case, and paid duty on
the full amount that was really given for the
horse. The detectives have looked this case
was at work in the woods, and as he was poor
and could not pay, was brought to Bangor and
placedin the county Jail, where he now is. He
employed for counsel an able lawyer of Bangor
The facts in the case were presented to Dis
trict Attorney Lunt, but he refused to show
any clemercy. The attorney then laid all the
facts in the case before United States Senator
Hale, who will present the matter to the Presi-
dent and pardon will undoubtedly be grant
ed.
The Bangor Commercial thinks the methods
ompioyeo ny inc Onlteu otstes oHlcers, anu py
District Attorney Lunt, in these cases repre-
hensible, and that Mr.. Lunt was very un-
mereiful. According to the Commercials
own story the men had the ablest counsel to
defend them, from Bangor and Portland, and
yet, in spite Of these facts, they were convicted
or rather they settled with the government. 1t
would seem that if they had lot been guilty
their able counsel would have secured their
acquittal.