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Grass.

Gather a single blade of grass, and ex-
anime for minute, quietly, its narrow,
sword-shaped strip of futed green. Moth
ing, as it seems there, of notable goodness
or beauty. A very little strength, and a
very little tallness, and few delicate long
lines meeting in point-not a perfect
point neither, but blunt and unfinished,
and by no means a creditable, or, apparently,
much cared-for example of Natures work
manship; made, aa it seems, only to be
todden on to-day, and tomorrow to be
cast into the oven and little pale and
hollow stalk, feeble and faccid, leading
down to the dull, brown fbres of roots.
And yet, think of it well, and judge whether
of all the gorgeous flowers that beam in
summer air, and of all strong and goodly
treea, pleasant to the eyes or good for food
stately palm and pine, strong ash and
oak, sented citron, burdened vine-there be
any by man so deeply loved, by God SO
highly graced, as that narrow point Of feeble
green. Consider what we owe merely to
the meadow grass, to the covering of the
dark ground by that glorious enamel, by
the companies of those soft, and countless,
and peaceful spears. The fields Follow
but forth for a little time the thoughts Of
all that we ought TO recognize in those
words. All spring and summer is in them
the walks by silent, scented paths; the
rests in MONDAY heats the joy of herds
and hocks; the power of all shepherd life
and meditation the life of sunlight upon
the world falling in emerald streaks, and
failing in soft blue shadows, where else it
would have struck upon the dark mould or
scorching dust; pastures beside the pacing
hrooks, soft hanks and knolls of lowly
hills thymy slopes of down overlooked by
the blue line of lifted sea; crisp lawns all
dim with early dew, or smooth in evening
warmth of barred sunshine, dinted by hap
py feet, and softening in their fall the sound
of loving voices all these are summed up
in those simple words: "The green grass. :"
There are also several lessons symbolic
ally connected with this subject which we
must not allow to escape us. Observe the
peculiar characters of the grass, which
adapt it especially for the service of man,
are its apparent humility and cheerfulness.
Its humility, in that it seems created only
for lowest service appointed to be trodden
on and fed upon. Its cheerfulness, in that
it seems to exult under all kinds of violence
and suffering. You roll it, and it is stron-
ger the next day you NOW it, and it null
tiples its shoots, as if it were grateful; you
tread upon it, and it only sends up richer
perfume. Spring comes, and it rejoices
with all the earth, glowing with variegated
fame of flowers, waving in soft depth of
fruitful strength. Winter comes, and
though it viii not mock its fellOw-plants
by growing then, it will not pine and
mourn, or turn colorless or leahess as they.
1t is always green, and it is only the brigh-
ter and gayer for the hoar frost.-Rushin.
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Organized under the auspices of the Methodist
Protestant Church, 1867.
So Incorporated By Act Of Assembly, 1868.


Occupies one of the most beautiful and
healthful sites in the State. Receives annual
appropriation from the Legislature for the
Free Board of one student from each Sena-
torial District Provides comfortable room
for each two students. Has full corps of
competent instructors. Course of study ample
and thorough both in the Preparatory and
Collegiate Departments. Discipline strict,
but kind. Terms very moderate. A Schol-
erstip far Three Years Tuition for 500, and
Ito students having SUCH Scholarship Board,
Room, Washing, Fuel and Light at the rate
of $166.67 per year. Has been in successful
operation for 16 years.
The Thirty Fifth Annual Session begins
September I'd, 1884, and ends January 30th,
1885. For Catalogue, and further informa-
ton, address
J. T. WARD, D. D., President,
July & Westminster, Md.
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A singular case of disease is reported
from Fort Plain, N. Y. Kate Smusley,
of that village, it is claimed, has not eaten
any food since some time in March last,
having tasted for 175 days. aShe occasi-
onally takes a little water in her mouth,
but does not swallow it, as this causes con-
vulsions which seem to wrench her stomach
most painfully. She is terribly emaciated
and not recognizable to her friends. Yet
she recognizes her callers and carries on
conversations with them and is perfectly
conscious. Her body is in constant motion
like machine, so much sothat the bed upon
which abe lies has to be supported for fear
that it will fall to pieces BY the constant
vibration.
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CORPORATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the
Mayor and Common Council will meet Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday of each week at
8 P. NJ, during the month of September, to
make transfers and abatements. No changes
will be made after October 1st. Property
owners residing east of W. M. R. R., desiring
changes, will please meet the Council the LIST
or Srd week; those living west of r. R., the
End or 4th week. By order.
seps:st c. H. BAUGHMAN, Clerk.
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VIZ EG' SALE
OF
Valuable Tract Of Land.

We, the undersigned, trustees, will offer at
public sale, three miles from Westminster and
ou..,, ,aarter of q mile from the turnpike lead
ing from Westminster To, lyittlestown, the real
estate of Jacob Snyder late deceased, adj
Joining laGads of William BaughmGRs William
Lawyer, Samuel Snyder and others, on
Saturday, the gath day Of September, 1884,
at 1 o'clock, P. NJ, sharp.
No, /, THE HOME FARM, containing
ia ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
under good state Of cultivation. The i'm
provements on this farm consist A >NN-0
of a two-story weatherbGarGed - -
HOUSE, 48 by "A FEET. &&EEfEI4r
with cellar; Switzer barn, G5 by y'e=zsss7Eszsess~
30 feet, with shedding attached; tenant boRsG
with never failing spring; hog house, corn
cribs. susGk@ bouse, spring house, and other
Outbuildings; alac. fine orchard.
This is a desirable property, as there is on
this farm an abundance OF limestone and lime
kiln within few steps of the quarry, There is
IT., on this farm about 10 acres OF meadow,
aI5 acres of timber, and the balance IS
- of the very best quality of farming land.
Farm No. 2 is a very desirable tract OF
land, containing
142 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
Of which % acres is covered with fine timber,
10 acres of good meadow, and the cleared
land cannot be surpassed, as it has upon 1t
any quantity of iron ore and limestone and
several springs of never. failing water. This
farm has no improvements upon it, but very
desirable locations for buildings. These two
farms are nicely situated and well watered,
as Meadow Branch passes through both Of
them.
Eot Mo. 8 is ;ap excellent Wood .ot, heavily
fimbered with oak, hickory and some chest
aQt, containing 9 ACRES OF LAND, RiREe
or less.
This land lies contiguous 90 each other, and
will be sold in parcels or ia one body, so
as to suit purchasers. Any one wanting to
purchase a desirable home will do well to call
and see for themselves, and it will be shown
to them by the parties occupying said prop
erty, or by the undersigned. There will be a
plat of the three tracts of land above mem
TONED exhibited on the day of sale. Posses
sion given on the first day of April, 1885.
The terms of sale are The purchasers
giving their notes with approved security to
the trustees on the day of sale, and one-third
of the purchase money on the first day OF
January, 1885; the balance in one and two
years, bearing interest from the first day of
January, 1885.
ISAAC c. BALE, Trustees
aug23:ts LEVI SNYDER, A'u9''
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Fall Term opens September 10, 1854.
These Institutions have distinct and sepa-
rate courses of study and government, and
offer advantages not surpassed in the State.
For healthfulness and beauty the location is
unrivaled. The government is moral and
Christian, and is not embarrassed by Denom-
national or State control. Each department
has now fund to assist worthy students
needing aid.
Scholarships are not recommended, for OBJ.
vious reasops; but when insisted upon Schol
arships for three years. tpitinn will be sold
for $50, and those holding such will be charged
for board, room, washing, fuel and light only
$50 per year.
For Catalogues and the fullest information,
visit the College, or address
REV. A. NJ. JELLY, d. D., President,
iune21;4mos New Windsor, Md.
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VALUABLE Frame Buildings,
v Brick and Stone Material
At PUBLIC SALE.

M IUDLIC DSdLG.
We will sell at public sale, at the Taylor
Works, near the Court House, in Westmin-
ster, Nd, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of September, 1881,
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, several large frame bull
dings, composed ofheavy joists, girders, heavy
frame timber, large quantity of heavy plank,
l turning lathe, planning mill and patent ma
chine for drilling iron.
The material in these buildings is in excel
lent condition, and the attention of persons
desiring to build houses, barnes or shedding,
is invited to this sale.
Terms of Sale.-One-half cash and the
other one. half in six months; the credit pay
ment to be secured by note of purchaser or
purchasers with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
.CHAS. B. ROBERTS,
WIN. B. THOMAS,
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER.
R. C. Matthews, Auctr. auglo:ts
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TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Ad-
ministration on the Personal Estate of
MICHAEL 7. FROCK,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the SUBJ
scriber, on or before the 23d day of March,
1884; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of
August 1884.
MARY C. FROCK,
aug 23-4t* Administrative.
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1t contains a large percentage of ANIMAL
BONE PHOSPHATES.

In connection with my Green Sand Mari
Fertilizer, which l sell in natural state, also
manufacture Fertilizer, using the Marl as a
basis, for $50 per ton, which will compare
favorably with the best Fertilizer known. 1t
has been thoroughly tested on corn, wheat
and vegetables, with very satisfactory results.
aug 16:2m
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r Q. sTITELY & SON,
LIBERTY ST., WESTMINSTER, MD.

Vs ELL cL oSLNS
LIBERTY ST., WESTMINSTER, MD.
Having associated with me in business my
son Oliver, the business will now be run under
the name and irm of j. Q. Stitely & Son,
where you will constantly find on hand full
and select assortment of
Agricultural Implements and Ma
chinery of All Kinds.
Mowers, Oliver Chilled Plows, Lebanon
Wrought Share Plows, Hench Cultivators,
SPRING-TOOTH HARROWS
Both riding and walking; Evans Check Row
Corn Planters, the Wyard Hand Planters,
Corn Shelters, Feed Cutters and Mas
ticators, Thomas Hay Rake,
The Bullard Hay Feeder, Empire
Engines, Separators
And Clover Hullers, The Empire and Bick-
ford & Huffman
GRAIN AND GUANO WHEAT DRILLS,
Wheat Fans, Single and Double Shovel Plows,
Single Trees. Also
FULL LINE OF REPAIRS.
The Ruckeve Iron pumn
Cucumber Pumps and Tubing
Of all kinds We now call your special at
tention to the celebrated Emerson & Fisher
BUGGIES AND PH#TONS.
Have Just received a fresh carload of them,
and are now ready to accommodate our many
friends and customers with the best Buggies
in the State for the money,
B9~AN UNRIvALLED COMBINATION
Of cheapness, durability and style. Extra
ordinary success
pg- OVER 100000 CARRIAGES SOLD
And perfect satisfaction given. Come and
see the newest styles, with latest improve
ments, and select a Buggy, Phaton, Family
Carriage, Cart or Spring Wagon, made by
the Emerson 4 Fisher Company expressly for
our trade.
J. Q. STITELY & SON,
Liberty Street, opposite Depot,
feb 16 84:tf Westminster, Md.
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COACHES, CARRIAGES,
BUGGIEs, JAEGER WAGoNsll
PHAETONS, &c

Special attention given to Repairing. All
orders promptly filled and work of every kind
warranted.
DG Factory opposite the Montour House,
Main street, Westminster, Md. aug Sly
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WI MS
GREEN SAND MARL FER
TILIZER.
B6r Single Bag of 200 pounds $l.5o.
Per Ton $l2.OO.

This article has been thoroughly tested
ON WHEAT, CORN AND VEGETABLES,
And has given very satisfactory results.
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WINDSOR
LADIES' SEMINARY

For Young Ladies,
with Preparatory and
Primary Schools for
Girls.
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FOR SALE
BY A. N. STEPHAN.

The finest stock of Spring Goods ever Of
fered in this market, such as Hames,
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1T HAS BEEN ANALYZED BY ONE OF
THE BEST CHEMISTS
In Baltimore city and New York, and pro-
nounced the Finest Mari ever discovered.
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FRANK x, HERR, SAMUEL x. HERR.
u X. HERR & BRO,
Manufacturers of
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NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE.

Icnnre,ed sy me Leqilal.re Of Maryland 1851
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All of which we sell at Rock Bottom Prices.
]. T. WAMPLER,
an 22-tf West End, Westminster, Md.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-10-18
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSOURI. ,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE.
In the Circuit court of said county in vacation,
October LIST, 1884.
The State of Missouri at the relation \
and to the use OF Geo. NJ. Mount
JOY. Collector of the revenue of
Lafayette county. in the State of
Missouri, plaintiff, SPetition,
Henry Grothier and Frederick
Kueck, MORTGAGE, defendants.
l. notified that said plaintiff has commenced u
suit against you in said court by petition, the
opleGt and general nature of which is to obtain
on the following described real estate, situate
In the county OF Lafayette and state Of Missou-
ri, to-wit: Ten QU acres. part of the northwest
seventeen %. in township forty-nine 49), OF
range twenty-four (24. more fully described as
follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of
ten QO) acre tract OF land sold by Peter Uphaus
and vile to II. H; Klingenberg. December 8,
1870. in said northwest quarter of the south
west quarter of said section seventeenuO ;thence
west seven and a-half az chains: thence south
fourteen 90 chains ;thence east seven and s-hsii
OI) chains; thence north to beginning, said
1873. 1878. 1878. iEsso 's and ISL, and ane t that S sa,d
taxes for said years exclusive of penalty, inter-
est and costs, amount in the aggregate to the
dollars u.s. 27-l0O and that the same may Oe
declared u lien on said real estate, and that the
same may be sold or 80 much thereof as may be
ueoeesary ~ shtsiy the judgment rendered
herein. with interest. fees. penalties, oommis-
sions and costs.
And you arc further notified that unless
you appear at the next term of sald court.
to be begun and held at the courthouse in the
city of Lexington, In said county on the lst day
OF December next. and on or before the 9Th
gay OF said term. If the term shall SO long con-
TIME, and If not, then before the end Of the
term, and answer said petition, tho same will be
taken as confessed.
And it is further ordered that a copy hereof be
published in the Lexington Weekly Intellipen.
Ger, a newspaper printed in said county of La
fayette for four weeks SUCCESSFULLY, the last in
sertlOn to be at least four weeks before the COM
mehcement OF the next term Of this court.
"A true copy. Attest:
Oet4t5 FRANK TRIGt, CLARK
JnO. S. Blackwell, attorney for nlalntIff
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SAIE-

WHEREAS. Robert BirkholZ and Henrietta
w Birkho,Z, his wife, by their certain deed
OF trust dated June II. 1872. and recorded IN the
recorders office Oi Lafayette county, state of
Missouri, IN book No. 10. at pages l6O ami ISL
conveyed To otto WaikenlIorst. TRUSTEE, The fol-
lowing described real estate, situate. ly ing and
being IN Lafayette county. and stale of Missouri,
to-wit: Lot eight Isl, block +. in the town oil
COncOrdia, Missouri. which said deed Was made
in trust 10 secure The payment of u Certain
prOmissOry note IN said deed described, which
is due and unpaid. and, whereas, 1t is provided
III sand deed that in case of the refusal to act OF
said trustee, that the Chem acting sheriff OF
Lafayette county should act IN his stead, and
whereas, SAID Otto WalkenhOrst refuses to aci
and to carry out the provisions OF said deed OF
trust, Now, therefore, j, the undersigned,
sheriff of Lafayette county, Missouri! ut the re-
quest of The legal holder Of said note, ard in ac-
cordance with The provisions of said deed OF
trust, hereby give notice that 1 will, on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IL, 1884,
between the hours of nine O'Clock a. IN. and five
O'Clock p. m. of that day, in front Of the court
house door, in the city of Lexington, in the
county OF Lafayette, and state Of Missouri,
ofer Tor sale. al public vendue TO thu highest bid.
der, for cash in hand, the real estate hereinbe-
fore described, or SO much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the said pronissory note and
interest thereon. together with the costs OF
executing this trust.
Octlltd BENJAMIN ELLIOTT.
Sheriff of Lafayette county and acting Trustee.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE.
In the Circuit court of said county, In vacation,
October LIST. 1884.
The State of Missouri at the relation
and to the use Of Geo, NJ. Mount
joy, Collector of the revenue of La
iayette county. in the state of Mis-
souri,. plaintiff, }Petition.
The unknown heirs of Ledyard Fine
and Martha Fine. defendants.
ITO the said unknown heirs Of Ledyard
i. Fine and Martha Fine: You are hereby
notified that said plaintiff hus commenced
a SUIT against you in said court by petition. the
onJeet anu general nature OF which Is 10 obtain
Il Judgment Tor the taxes, interest and costs due
on the following described real estate, situate
IN the county OF Lafayette and state OF Missouri,
to-wtt: Twenty COY acres. the west end Of the
south side OF the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter OF section nineteen (l9), IN town
ship liity-One (all. OF range twenty-five (a5)
sail real estate neing delinquent tor the yeari
lSa7, 1875. 1879, lsS0 and lss2, and that said taxes
lGr said years. exclusive of penalty, interest and
costs, amount III the aggregate to the sum OF
leu ana seveniy-f one-hundredths dollars $50
.1-lNOl. anu that the same may be declared u
lien on SAID real estate. and that the same may
be sold or SO much thereof as may be necessary
To satisfy the judgm, mt Iendsred herein, with
Interest, lees, penalties, commissions and costa
And you are further notified that unless YOU
appear ut the next terra OF said court, to be be-
qua and held ut the courthouse, In the city OF
Lea ington.I Ia SAID county, on the list day of De-
cen,ber next. and on or before the 9Th day of said
fe'hl. II the term shall so long continue, and II
not. then before the end of the term, ami an
ANef san petition. tie same will be taken ~
confessed.
AID 1t Is further ordered that a copy hereof
De published IN the Lexington Weekly mtclIigen.
Ger, II newspaper published in said county OF
l. lafayette. for four Weeks SUCCESSFULLY, the Iasi
Insertion to be at least four weeks before the
e'o'insnceInrnt OF The next term OF this court.
d true copy. Attest:
Oct4!5 FRANK TRIGG CLERK
1"hh 3 blackwell. attorney for plaintiff.
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JOHN BRIGHT.

1t is said that England has been i'm
proved instead of killed by Bright's
disease. England's Bright is a crust
ler." When the house of lords refus'
ed to allow all Englishmen to vote, Mr..
Bright at once began such a vigorous
attack on the house of lords that the
Queen became frightened, and she
and the Prince of Wales have announ-
ced themselves in favor ofthe franchise
bill. 1t will certainly be passed by the
next session of parliament. An earnest
fight frequently wins friends when 8
cringing policy would lose them,
Bright's attack on the lords has brought
them to terms quickly. No man in
England is so much the friend of pop.
ular government, and so able defender
of the rights of the workingman as is
John Bright. And yet John Bright is
a free trader, and he proves by incon-
testable figures that the condition OF
the English workingman has been i'm
proved 100 per cent. by free trade
over whatit was when the country was
bound up in the swaddling clothes OF
high protection.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

STATE Or MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE,
In the Circuit Court of SAID county In vacation.
October LIST. lSsi,
The State of Missouri ut the relation
and 10 the use Of Geo. NJ Mount
joy, Collector OF the revenue OF La
fay cite county, in the Stale OF Mis- }petition.
souri,, plaintiff,
VS.
Jean Il Miege. defendant.
ITO the said Jean Il Miege: You are hereby no.
l. titled that said plaintiff has commenced a suit
against you in said court by petition, the object
and general nature OF which Is TO obtain u juig-
ment for The taxes, interest and costs due ON the
following described real estate, situate in the
county of Lafayette and Stale of Missouri, to-
wit: Lot nine 90 in block +, Concordla, said
real estate bring delinquent for the years ISL,
1872, 1873, ISL, 1873, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, IsSO.
1881 and lSs2, and that said taxes for said
years, exclusive OF penalty, interest and costa,
ana seventeen une-hundredths dollars 1850 II
lUOl and that the same may be declared .
lien on Il said real estate, and that the same may
be sold or SO much thereof ns may be necessary
10 satisfy the judgmcnt rendered herein, with
interest. fees, penalties. commissions and costs
And you are further notified that unless you
arpcar at tn. next term of said court, to be be-
gun and he'd ut the Courthouse, in the City oil
Lexington, In said county on the LIST day OF De-
Ctinber next, and on or before the 9th day OF sale
term. II the term shall SO long continue, and il
Not. then before the end OF the term. and answer
sad petition, the same will be taken US Con.
ieseed.
And 1t Is further ordered that a COPY hereof
he published IN the Lexington Weekly Intelli.
Sencer, a newspaper published in said county Of
Lafayette, for four weeks successfully. the las
insertion to be ut least four weeks before ths
commencement of the next term of this court.
A true copy. Attest:
| Oct4i5 FRANK TRIaG, Clerk,
John s. Blackwell. attorney FOR plaintiff.