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The Alexandria Gazette publishes an ac-
count of a duel fought near Leesburg at sun
rise Tuesday morning between Drs. McGilI.
Of that town, and West, of GOresville, in
which, however, neither was struck There
had been bad feeling between the two for
some time, which grew out Of clash in their
professional interests, and the difficulty cul-
minated in q meeting on Harrison Island. in
the Potomac, about three miles from Lees
burg. The weapons used were pistols, and
after the first fire, which was harmless, a re-
Cancellation was effected, and the doctors,
who are hrst cousins, again became friends.
Major +. A. Burke, manager of the New
Orleans Times Democrat, has been appointed
and confirmed director general of the Worlds
Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition,
which will open in New Orleans in December,
1884. Major Burke had twice declined the
appointment although rendered salary of
$4,000, but finally deferred to the wishes of
the public. Upon his suggestion the salary
was reduced to 600 per year, and in ac-
cepting the appointment he subscribed the
amount, say SIS, 900, to the stock of the ex-
position, and donated the stock to the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College of Louisiana.
A fire in Philadel phia Tuesday evening de.
stroyed the stable and ice-house of the Knck-
erbocker Ice Company, at Willow street wharf
involving a loss of S25, 900, only partially COW
cred by insurance. Thirty-six horses and
mules, valued at 81, 900, were burned to death,
along with stock of feed, harness, &c. The
Reading railroad freight depot, in the vicini
ty, was also considerably damaged, but the
merchandise was got out safely
In Hamburg, Berks county, Pa, on Tues
day night, while Oscar Miller, aged IS, was
promenading with Kate Stambach. aged l6,
he proposed marriage to her. and upon her
refusal attempted suicide. He emptied the
chambers OF seven barreled revolver, the
bullets penetrating his head, mouth and chest,
He may recover.
When the steamer Manitoban, from Glas
gov Tor Quebec, was going through the straits
Sweet, Presbyterian minister, cut his throat
and jumped overheard. The body was re.
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Allegany county Democrats held primaries
on Thursday, and will send delegates to the
state convention favorable to the nomination
of Hon. Robert McLane for Governor Nc
Lane seems to be the choice of the Montgom-
cry county Democrats also; at least, it is said
his friends will go into the primaries with
him against Hamilton.
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The civil administration Of the British army
costs SI65, 200 year; the civil administra-
ton of our army-a mere fraction of the size
of the other-Gost in the last fiscal year ST.,
955, 1886 for civilians, and $249, $50 for eniSted
men detailed for clerical work. A part of
this difference is due to a wide difference of
system, but the secretary's efRoe alone cost
STA, 900, or two.thirds as much as the total
cost of the English war Office.
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Jadge Walters, of Hartford county, has OBJ
tanned yield of fifty bushels of wheat to the
acre. Mr.. Francis Shriver, near Westmin-
ster. believes he will get over fifty bushels to
the acre. These yields are excellent, and
speak well for Maryland lands and Maryland
farming
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Business Locals.

Get the Bone and Chemicals, manufacture
one Ton of Fertilizer, use it by the side OF
any high priced goods, see if it don't pay.
N. |. GOrsuch & Son, Agents. vii 2l-2m
Wanted-to buy Horses at all times. Jas.
Il. Smith, Westminster. New Side Bar Bug
gy. and second hand Jsgger low for cash.
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After struggle lasting nearly two months,
fhe New Hampshire Legislature last week
elected Austin F. Pike United States Senator
He is Republican, lawyer by profession,
is nearly GA years of age, and has served in
the Legislature Of his state several times and
was once elected to Congress.
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DUBLIC SALE
n OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTAnr

The undersigned, as executors an
Wantz, late of Carroll county, dccon " iDayii
by virtue of an order of the Ornbsn's'9'' u and
will sell at public sale, on the prem ,;S 'our
Saturday, the $h day Of September , Du
at l O'Clock, p. M, the following v.,, '''i
real estate LIST, the home farm : co rslooaoIe
ia ACRES and % PERCHES or 'I 1T1s
more or less; between 20 and % acro.; ,'''O
timber; improved by first-rate new ~. ~ god
boarded dwelling, 24X4l feet; A ou .t"'aer
large barn, 80X45 feet, in good ,A
repair, and other necessary Of M
outbuildings. There is also ===s= 10
tenant house near the DWELLING .. =.
there is a never failing spring Of or. winch
water; The land has been well LINED le i q,
excellent quality and produces eon ,iU y Of
in the neighborhood; conveniently lo ~ any
and well fenced. This property is ontba ,a'u Oh
road leading from StonrrSyiIle to p louuIy
Valley, midway between the two nlaca as's ]u
about three miles from Westminstar.. ts' and
venient to churches, schools. mills an5 ! VOl'
office. End, tract Of '' pOS'
% ACRES and 2 ROODS, MORE Or Foo
adjoining the above, improved by wa,tI.
boarded log house, stable; spring of f'' uoai
water near the house. 0ne.half 9raIoS UO9I
the other in excellent chestnut and oaL :. ald
Der. The land is equal to that of tb NaI hun ull
farm, and well fenced. 3rd, tract con nu!le
ing Acres and So Perches, three.fo i'alL !,
mile from the home farm, ON the ScbaasU
road from the lanyard to the Pleasant ToIt
road. One half clear, the balance in cbaS pLls!
and oak timber. Fine spring on the j anS
The above tracts are offered at private taS COL.
until September 8th, at which time if" a,
sold, they will be offered at public sale H'
TermS.-One-third cash on the dav Of s.l
or upon ratification of the same by the I q,
phans' Court, and the balance in equal n ~,
ments, at one and two years from day of iois
the credit payments to be secured by the noto o
of the purchaser or purchasers, with approyo
security, bearing interest from the day Of SsIo
VALENTINE c. WENT7- "''
JOHN c. WANTZ.
LEWIS d. WENTZ.
Executors of David Wantz, deceased
aug Its R. c. Matthews, Auctioneer
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Speaking of Baltimore city politics, the Snn
says: ''The Democrats are stripping for the
most determined fight they have made for
years, and the campaign will, without doubt,
be as aggressive as it can be made.
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DUMP MAKING.

A. BAKER MYERS offers his services. to
the people of Carroll county as a practle9al
Pump Maker. All kinds of pumps repaired
Charges moderate, and satisfaction guar1in.
teed. Also, agent for Ruth's patent Iubulai
Copper Lightning Rod, the best now IN USE,
All orders left at J. Zepp j. Bro: 5 groeeIs
store or NJ. Schaeffer & Co. IS hardware Stol'
will receive prompt attention.
A. BAKER MYERS,
augl1-3m Westminster, Nd
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A. w. Gray, one of the editors and owners
of the Glen Rock Pa, Items died August 9,
after short illness, of Brights disease. aged
90 years.
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CABINET FURNITURE,
UNDERTAKING 4 SPECIALITY.

aug lift Westminster, Nd.
NO. 80 EQUITY.
In the Orphans Court for Carroll County
sitting as Court Of Equity.
Barbara Sholl ct al vs. Mary Mikesell ct a.
Ordered this 9th day of August, A. D. 1885,
that the sale made and reported by Charles
L. ReitSnider and John Sholl, trustees torthe
sale of the property decreed to be sold blythe
decree in the above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown, on or before the 18th day
of September next; provided a copy Of this
order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, Maryland, once IN
each of three successive weeks before the 4th
day of September next.
The report states the amount of sales toe
S1,541.O0
GRANVILLE T. Herring, | -. j..
WILLIAM FRIZELL, Judges.
NEIGHBOUR f. ALLGIRE.
True copy-Test:
j. OLIVER WADLOW,
aug11-3t Register of Wills.
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SALEM SUNDAY SCHOOL will
~ hold Celebration and Festival on Sat
.urday, September LIST, in the Grove adjoin-
ing the Church. Addresses will be made by
several gentlemen. The Taylorsville Band
will be present. Refreshments will be sold
Tor the benefit of the public. aug Hit
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HORSES FOR SALE.

The undersigned has opened Sales Stable
at Groves Hotel, Manchester, Nd, A%
and will always have for sale a stock &C
of WORK and DRIVING HOR- ~
SEES.
Rs Carload of Fine Young Horses re-
ceived Friday, August 10. Call and see them
aug11-tf P. j. YOSI.
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GPRINGFIELD INSTITUTE,
y Near Sghesoille, Carroll Co., Md.
A Home School for Girls and Young Ladies.
The seventh annual session will open SEP
TENDER 10th. For circulars apply to
= THE MISSES BEACH, a
angl1-2m Sykesyille. Md.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRA-
NJ TON at St. Johns (Leister's) Church,
on Saturday, September LIST, 1888. Rev. H.
W. kuhns and others will deliver addresses.
Refreshments sold for the benefit of the
school. Beckleysville Star Band will be
present aug 11-3t
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ESTRAY.-Taken up on the 14th of July
~ last, as an estray, trespassing upon nv
farm, near Manchester, WHITE IxzsH
BARROW HOG, with short tail. 81
The owner is requested to prove prop -
erty, pay charges and take it away.
augll-3t EDWARD w. THURMAN.
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DISSOLVED BONE,
Y TsTOFITNcT,ATMED MATTER

r IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL remaining in the Post Office, Westmn'
ster, Nd, August 4, 1883:
Amber, Jonathan johnson, Miss Frances
Barnes, Jno. w. Koontz, VIM. R.
Burkhart, Mrs. Mary Nicodemus, Miss f.
Baker, F. NJ. Price, Abraham
Fowler, James Randle, Roderick
Fisher, Miss Lizzie Smith, Owen
Gernand, Chas A. Smith, Alex. Ne
Gilliss, Mrs. j. A. Sides, Mrs. Mary +.
Quinn, j. d. Smeach Mrs {. -
Hof, Edwd. G. Wilson, Miss Anna b.
Higgins, c. P. Yingling, Mrs Rebecca
Ham, Augustus
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
aug II A. H. HUBER, P. NJ.
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NOTICE.

All persons desiring Transfers or Abate-
ments,, will attend the meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council, MONDAY Evening.
AUGUST 20. 1t will be the last opportunity
prior to the Levy of 1888.
VIM. B. THOMAS, Mayor.
aug 11-2t c. H. BAUGHMAH, Clerk.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of CaTron
county, will meet at their Office, in "est
minister, on the FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTENBkh'
1888, for the transaction of business.
By order, JOSEPH A. WAESCHE,,
aug IA .. Clerk
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NOTICE.-AlI Taxes due the CORPORA
~ ton Of Westminster for years prior to
1882, MUST BE PAID on or before SEP
TENDER 10, 1888, or suit will be resorted
to tor the recovery of the same.
BY an order of the Mayor and Common
Council passed at a regular meeting August
q, 1883. ISRAEL ZETBER,
augll-5t Collector
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We have about

100 SUITS OF CLOTHES
Left. and have made another great reduction
in price. Every Garment must be sold.
Prices marked accordingly.
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" farm of 800 acres, r :
w working overseer. One who ulu. aa
stands the management of mules. None n .;th
apply unless thoroughly competent, anu W.
A. TIILARD.,
aug-4-aw Glover Hill, Finksbnrg' Mu-
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FURNITURE EMPORIUM,

Corner of Main and Bond Streets Wcstmn.
ster, Nd, near the Montour House,
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IL
brother in the ankle. The father is a freight
conductor on the Midland Railroad.
Herbert T. Slade, the Maori giant, brought
from Australia and trained by Jem Mace, the
ex-champion of England, to defeat John
Sullivan, the champion slugger of America,
had contest with Sullivan in New York on
Monday night, and was knocked out in three
rounds Slade weighed 220 and Sullivan POI,
and they fought with soft gloves. More than
10, 600 persons were present to see the brutal
performance, and over 900 were taken in
at the doors.
G. Norden, finely educated young Swede,
was found lying dead in the Swedish Lutheran
Church, at Englewood, near Chicago, having
committed suicide. The Chicago papers say
that the young man had been identified as the
illegitimate son of King Oscar of Sweden, and
that he grew up in the family of the sister of
the King. During his stay in this country he
has been engaged as an instructor in private
school, On portable hoard back of the
pulpit he had written in Swedish 'rhe dead
cry never" There is no cause assigned for
the deed.
quarrel occurred on Monday short dis
lance west of Carlisle, Pa, between George
and Andrew Ensminger, brothers, which
ended in George shooting Andrew fatally.
The two for some time past had been disput-
ing about a tract of land and while Andrew
was at work in the woods this morning George
came up on him with heavy iron cudgel in
his hand and revolver in his pocket. In a
short time the two exchanged hard words,
which George followed up with blows from
the cudgel. Andrew grappled with his brother
and soon had him under and disarmed of the
iron cudgel. George then begged to DO released
and Andrew let Hing M and moved away from
him. As soon az George was free he drew
his revolver and called ont that he would
shoot Andrew ran, but only a few steps,
when he fell, badly wounded by a shot from
the reyolYerin the hands Of George, Whs Weat
to Andrews house aaa informed his family Of
helped to carry the wounded man to his home
| At the last adViees Andrew was living, but mis-
recovery is not expected. ~
The Bossier banner., 1883-08-02
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

H
There are about 10000, 900 Metho-
dists scattered over the different parts
of the globe. .B,a fl-ss e.s
"A dragon-tiy flew into New York
school-room the other day and fright
ened half a thousand children into a
panic. They were afraid the insect,
would sew up their ears.
The first coIored woman to receive
her diploma as law student has re-
Gently been graduated from the law
school of the Howard University in
Washington.
-On request, the Department of the
Interior, Washington, D. c., sends out
Circular No. 4 of the Bureau of Educa-
ton, which has an excellent article on
tree-planting in school grounds. ses
"A curious and costly accident is
reported from Cincinnati. In st. Pe-C
ter's Cathedral the sexton slipped from \
a scaffolding and fell through the pict-
nre, .St. Paul in Chains by Murillo.
The work cost $500 several years
ago, and it is now nearly ruined. ii
"A citizen of Gardiner, Me-, lately
deceased, left 1900 as a fund for the
Methodist Church, provided that society
forego the sweets of any more church
sociables, otherwise the money viii be
usedias fund to make more comfor-
table the inmates of the poor-house.
The lady principal Of school in
her advertisement mentioned her fe-
male assistant, and the ereputation for
teaching which she bears, !" but the !;
printer careless fellow-left out the
which; so the advertisement went
forth commencing the lady's 'sreputa- r
ton for teaching she bears. - Chicago
Herald a ~ aaiIfs gs
The masters of the most successful
public schools in England have been
nearly all clergymen To the names of
Arnold, TAFT, Benson Temple and Far
rar may be added those of DR.. Butler,
of Harrow; DIR. Jex Blake, Of Rugby;
DR.. Abbott, Of the City Of London
School; DR.. Baker, of Merchant Tailors';
DIR. Currey, of Charterhouse, and many
others. a5l 3'
-Sardan Herman Singh, who is heir
to the princely estates of one of the
richest provinces in Northern India
has recently been converted to Christ
through the labors of the Presbyterian
missionaries. According to Hindu GUS
tom he thereby forfeits his right of pos
session, but he gladly disregards this
for Christ He has married the daugh-
ter of the Rev. Golak Nath, a native
Presbyterian missionary. ag Erl
The Bossier banner., 1883-08-02
A Funny Man Who Was Not at An
FUNNY.


SIS the man that gets up the funny
column here?" asked a smirking little
chap as he poked dubious little nose
into the room.
20, yes said a bald-headed man
with disordered necktie, grizzled
beard and face like that of an UNDER
taker at an expensive funeral. ssWaIk
right in;'' and he caught the little man
viciously by the collar.
"Want to see the funny man. don't
you?n and he butted the little fell
low s head through seventy -fve-cent
looking glass.
Like to look at the comic, wouldn't
you?'s and he tore the intruder's coat
down the back and took fresh grip on
his shirt.
s'Come down from the country to see
the old clown haven't you? Like to
see him stick his head through paper
balloon, say Hey. diddle diddle, the
FOOLS in the middle, and get cut
around the legs by the ring-master, l
suppose" and a No. u boot collided
with the seat of the little wretch's
trousers with a shock like that of
dynamite bomb.
"Ehe .buffoon' amt in; he is training
a new jaekass. Come right in. Chill
dren half price. just going to begin:
Sit down." and he ialnmed the terrified
little visitor into keg of printers ink.
"Fhe queens jester viii be along
pretty soon. Wait for the great showlH
he yelled, as the little man madly tried
to escape through two closet doors, and
finally rolled down stairs, accompanied
by the water-cooler, two ink jugs and
the paste pot.
WANT one more paragraph, Mr..
Graves, 7 said a voice through the
speaking tube, and the solemn man
wound a wet towel around his head,
sat down at the desk and wearily
wrote:
'Is man getting up stares when he
buys an eye-glass? Boston Bulletin.
The Bossier banner., 1883-08-02
He'll Get ADOPTED.

"Why don't you get somebody to
adopt youe" asked one elegantly attired
young man of another, as The two lolled
in graceful attitudesson sofa at the
Grand Pacific. Several of the incest
boys in town who are in hard luck have
told me they were going to try it. y s
Good idea, b. George" exclaimed
the other young man, frightening up as
the thought hit him.
\ ''lt's much more genteel, you know"
the first young man said, Ethan to make
your own living. as you just now said
you were afraid you would have to do.
A young fellow of good form ought to
have little trouble in becoming a rich
mans son by adoption, if nature hasn't t
done the proper thing and supplied him
with real father who has plenty of
money! ne
Every true" murlnured the other
young man
think of the rich merchants, . re-
sumed the first young man, ''who have
Heaven knows how many thousands to
spend, and who haven't any gentle
manly sons to spend them. Think Of
them, dear boy. There's promising
field for you. Why shouldn' every one
of them have handsome fellow like
you in the family to give it social
standing?'
"Very true" said the other young
man, hesitatingly. eBut aren't those
dreadfplly rich people inclined to be
yulgar?"
SWELL" slowly answered the first
young man, there's no denying, nv
dear fellow, that one must run across
vulgar people everywhere Old folks
never have elegant manners. If you
don't associate too much with the ones
that you allow to adopt you, little
vulgarity on their part may be over
looked. Vulgarity. dear boy, can be
more easily endured than hard work. .
Work. gasped the other young
man. ''Yes, to be sure, I'll get adopted
right away Work is disgusting.''-
Chicago NeaoS.
The Bossier banner., 1883-08-02
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

3 j
"A Yankee paper which has been
studying human nature says: ssTo owe
IS human, to pay up is divine
Not up in the latest STYLES: He:
my dear, found these stockings
lying across the parlor chair.n She:
You goosey. those are my new thread
gloves. IN. 7. Post.
An exchange Is responsible for.the
statement that colored laundress,
calling at the house of new employer,
said: ''H you is de white oman wat
lives here, I'm the callered lady watts
cum to do yer washin'.n
IA poet sends us q poem beginning:
81 gaze at the moon in the sky y That's
right, young man, that's where to gaze
at it. Don't try to gaze at it under the
bed or in the coal-cellar. Stick to the !
sky Chicago Tribune.
Professor to a young lady student:
t.Your mark is very low, and you have
only just passed " Young lady--HO,I
am SO glad" Professor, surprised
'4WhyP" Young lady-'I do SO love
tight squeeze. - College Exchange.
What shall write about askeda a
young reporter Of the managing editor.
20, write about the first thing that
comes TO hand, was the brief order.
The scribe drew pay that night for an
article on door-knobs. Cbica9o Inter-
Ocean.
Almost every week there is seiz-
ure Of ''doctored'' teas in New York or
Boston, but if this Government ever.
heard of the chaps who mix peas, beans
and coffee together it must have for
gotten them. Detroit Free Press.
mo 'lociped pedlars needn't 'plyat
dis cabin. When straddle a saddle it
amt wifi de 'speetation OBJ maxim my
old legs do de canterin'. Ef l ebber
take fool notion ter ride an walk at
de same time, yer'H see me harness Up
a bean pole an play circus wifi de
chilun. " Terds S5ftt4s9s. 59 ~
The servant of a Prussian officer
one day met "a crony, who inquired Of
him how he got along with his fiery
master 20, excellently!'' answered
the servant; 'swe live on very friendly
terms; every morning we beat each
others coats; the only difference is, he
takes his off to be beaten, and I keep
mine on. = f0At 7ts
"A doctor undertook to explain to
HIS uODIe Qduguter the uiHGre1ce De-
tween the allopathic and the home-
pathic schools of medicine. He told
her that homeopathy meant sssInaIl
quantities and allopathy meant large
quantities His daughter, catching
the idea, promptly exclaimed: Then [
know what Mrs. Parker meant when
she said sister Mary was out of proper
ton; she's got a homeopathic, nose and
allopathic feetr'--.N Y-JourndI.
"A reverend gentleman who has the
reputation of making felicitous ptIfs
and droIl remarks rejoices In three i'm
itials to his name, Ghe middle one being
M. ibid you ever know my middle
nameP' he inquired of friend. .sIt's
very odd one and would take you
nearly all winter to think it out -
ssThen / won't begin. What is itp''
:. Midwinter." Queer enough" re-
marked his companion. "Rather un-
usual, You were named after some
very dear friend Of your father, sup
posep' eYes, said the doctor, "a
very dear friend indeed-mY mother"
Chicago Times.