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REAT EXCITEMENT!
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS
HAVING LOCATED

HAVING LOCATED
Cor. Main and Court Streets,
/ desire to call the attention Of all in want of
GOOD GOODS at LOW PRICES. ! PRO-
pose the give the buyer the advantage of
small profit, as l will sell for cash. The me-
cessity of adding profit to prevent loss by
bad debts will be obviated. Whenever | am
called upon by A MAN, woman OR child, |
will guarantee no misrepresentation in value
or quality. | solicit an examination of goods
and prices. When you have FOUND them
as represented, | am sure you will govern
yourselves accordingly. Remember, we have
no DEAD issues-cash prices take the place
of credit profits, Do pot rest UNDER a
misrepresentation; do not take nay word alnRa,
but come and see for yourselves. Examine
the goods upon THE COUNTER and
upon the shelves. No trouble to show goods,
even should you not want to purchase. My
stock consists of full line of DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c. will endeavor to keep a
full line If Ladies' Dress Goods, Hosiery,
Gloves, Ladies' Underwear, Trimmings,
Laces, Buttons, full line Of Ready Made
Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c. A spe-
cialty will be made of DRESS SILKS, which
will be sold by sample at the retail price OF
the celebrated silk importers Il, B. Claflin u
Co., and direct from their house, Ladies de,
string Trousseau can and will be assured of
satisfaction in giving me an order for same.
| have on exhibition large lot of genuine
Oil Paintings, which (having been purchased
at a bankrupt sale) will be sold at a low figure.
Call at once and be convinced that the place
TO get the worth of your money is at 'RlN
KER'S ONE-PRICE CASH STORE"
j. F. RINKER,
sep27:tf Westminster, Md.
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When the summer is departing and the
year is growing old, when the forests are
assuming richest hues of red and gold,
when softer, deeper azure tints the cloud
less, MONDAY skies, and the sunsets give
us glimpses of the walls of paradise; when
the song-birds have departed to region
less austere, and their melody mellifuous
greets no more the longing ear; when the
wild goose flying southwark of approaching
winter warns, and the earth's ripe fruitage
garnered, safely lies in sheltering barns;
when the nights are growing chilly and
more welcome is the sun-it is then the
the thrifty goldman adds dollar to the
ton.-Sonlercile Journal
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A SSIGNEE of Mortgagee's Sale
"A OF
DESIRABLE SMALL FARM,
In Myers District; Carroll Co., Md.

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a mortgage executed by Amanda Frock and
John Frock of John to j. Henry Hoppe, dated
the 10th day of April, A. d. 1877, and duly
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber +. L. S.,
No. 10, folio 800, and by Geo. Edwin Hoppe,
Joshua w. Herring and Louis c. Mye rly, ad-
ministrators of the said j. Henry Hoppe, de-
ceased, assigned to the subscriber, the under
signed, assignee of said mortgage, will offer
at public sale on the premises, situated in
Myers district, in Carroll county, within one
mile of the Littlestown turnpike and two miles
east of Union Mills, in said district, and about
one mile from Mt. Pleasant, on
Saturday, the 11th day Of October, 1881,
At l o'clock, P. NJ, all that desirable small
farm, containing
SO ACRES, 2 ROODS AND 81 PERCHES
Of land, more or less, improved with very
comfortable Log House, Barn 49,
and all necessary outbuildings. &Nl
There is failing spring ~ F6szA
of excellent water convenient IeI4555;5Es=
to the house and barn. The land is in good
state of cultivation; is under good fencing.
About 10 acres of this land are covered with
-. GOOD TIMBER. 1t adjoins the lands
saof Samuel Lookinbill, VIM. Grouse,
- Noah Stansbury and others, and is very
desirably located, being convenient to post
offices, schools and churches. To any person
desirous of purchasing home, rare oppor-
tunity is here offered.
Ali persons desiring information in regard
to the property can call on or adress the
undersigned, at Westminster, Nd.
Terms of Sale.-One- third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid on the day of sale, or
on the ratification thereof by the court; and
the balance in two equal payments, the one
in one year and the other in two years from
the day of sale, with interest, and to be Sc
cured to the satisfaction of the undersigned,
or all cash at the option af the purchaser,
GEO. EDWIN HOPPE,
Assignee Of Mortgage,
r. C. Matthews, Auctioneer.
sep l3.ts Geo. NJ. Pearee, Solicitor.
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A REMARKABLE CURE.

/ have been afflicted with cough and pain
in my side for upwards of two years. / have
had several physicians attending me, but de-
irving no benefit whatever from their treat
ment, and they pronounced my disease con-
sumption, and l firmly believed that / would
not be able to leave the house this summer
because | was SO extremely weak, when |
concluded to try Schroeder's Iron Tonic and
Blood Purifier. After using but three bottles
my cough and pain in my side were gone, the
color restored to my cheeks and felt better
and stronger than / have for the past eight
years. f. Pfannmiller, BAG w. Pratt street,
Baltimore, Md.
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AGENFs FAIB I'm CASH,
r UMBER, COAL, LUMBER.

/ have Just returned from the Lumber Re-
reeio9s-apa am new receiving the largest
selection Of LUMBER ever offered at this
place, at Reduced Prices, consisting of Yellow
Pine, Spruce and Hemlock
JOIST AND SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes, A, 5-4, "a and "a
White Pine Boards and Plank, YelleY and
White Pine FlaariHg, Qreaaed and Undressed
Misunderstanding, White Pine, Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picketts, Shin
gle and Plastering Laths, prime lot of Chest
nut Rails and Posts Also all the
DIFFERENT KINDS OF COAL.
Thinking large sales with small profits bet
ter than small sales with large profits, have
concluded to adopt the former as nv guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry it out by
persons in want of anything in my line giving
me gall before pnrehasipg elsewhere,
BnWARD LTAoH,
Near Depot, Westminster, Md.
feb 29-tf
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TcE CREAM AND WATER ICE.

can supply the citizens of Westminster
and Carroll county with first class article of
Ice Cream and Water Ice. Private families
furnished with either by the gallon or hall
gallon. Large orders will receive prompt at
fent;on. Orders delivered within the city
limits or at the railroad free of charge.
aSysSend orders to Harbaugh's Store, Box
4s. Those wanting cream for Sunday should
send in their orders by 8 o'clock Saturday al
ternoon se, JOSIAH CROWL.
NAV loft Westminster, Md.
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RSARMEAs, READ WITH CARE.
The Old Pittsburg Ammoniat-
cd Bone Super Phosphate
0f Limo

Has been used for five years beside all the
leading brands in the market, and has proven
equal, and many farmers say superior, to all
others as a wheat and grass producer. As
wheat is low in price, all want the best for
the least money, and would advise farmers
to use the above reliable article. Numerous
testimonials will be produced from many of
the leading farmers in the county, fully en-
dorsing the above, by calling on the under
signed. Also WALKERS DISSOLVED
BONE PHOSPHATE AND WALKERS
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA PH0S-
PHATE. Both are equal to any in the
market at the same price. All the above
fertilizers are in dry condition, for drilling.
Give me call before purchasing and examine
goods. Supply on hand at all times at my
residence, East End, Westminster, Nd.
aug 3G-2 moss l.. ZEPP, Agent.
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ENERAL AGENCY.

We take this means of informing the public
that we have opened Real Estate Agencyin
Westminster, and will give special attention
to the purchase and sale of Real Estate in
Carroll and the adjoining counties, and to the
renting Of property and collection of rents,
negotiating loans ON mortgage, and all other
business usually conducted by agencies of this
kind.
One of the members the firm being prac-
teal surveyor oflarge experience will continue
his profession, and will also attend to all man.
ner of conveyancing, searches, investigation
terms.
bB~ Office in the building of the Carroll
Couhty Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
VIM. A. WAMPLER,
jan 5 RICHARD MANNING.
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CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
u WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
JOSEPH P. ALLGIRE,

Having purchased the Cigar and Tobacco
Store Of buckingham & Parker, in the old
Hesson Building, near the depot, Westmin-
ster. has refitted the same and put in large
stock of Cigars and Tobacco of all brands; /;
also all Smokers Supplies.
/ manufacture Cigars, and invite the public
to try nv new brand. A smoking room, neatly
furnished, in the rear of the store, and friends
are invited to call. feb z 1854
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DR1cKl BRICK BRIcKl

/ have got the only Brick Yard that has
clay clear of Flint or gravel in or near West
minister. / will make it my business to have
a stock of Brick on hand at all times, and be
able to furnish in large or small quantities.
My prices will be reasonable, and full count
guaranteed. Located near the Depot, West
minister, Maryland. Come and see and ex-
anime my Brick and Clay before yon buy.
R.C. MATTHEW'S.
SPRING WAGON FOR SALE.
have first class Spring Wagon for sale,
made in Westminster. Will be solda Bar
gain. R. c. MATTHEWS.
sent Ii If
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NOAH WALKER 4 CO.,
1e5 and le7 West Baltimore Street,
,et4.tf Baltimore, Md

NOTICE Persons calling for Star Bone
~ or other Phosphates at my warehouse
viii find John p. Cassell in charge, who will
take great pleasure in accommodating them,
and any contract made with him will be hon.
ored by me. JAS. E. SMITH,
oct 4:st Westminster, Nd,
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DYsPEPs1A-NERVoVsNEss

For Dyspepsia, Nervousness, Bilious Al
tacks, Headache, Costiveness, Chills and
Fevers, and all diseases of the Liver and
Stomach, J. NJ LAROQUE'S ANTI-BIL-
IOUS BITTERS are decidedly the most po-
tent remedy that can be used. 1t is purely
vegetable, fauitless family medicine, and has
been manufactured at LkRO4UEa PHAR.
MACY, one of the most prominent Drug
Stores of Baltimore, for more than half o
century. Its efficiency in all forms of LIVER
DISEASE has been tested and approved by
thousands of the most prominent citizens of
Baltimore, who have used it successfully in
combating the above complaints, all of which
arise from arrangement of the liver and
disordered stomach We therefore cay to you
confidently, if you have Dyspepsia, suffer from
Sick or Nervous Headache, have Chills, Bow
els are Constipated, or you feel generally
played out and don't care continental wheth-
er You live or die, TRY ], NJ. LAROQUE'S
ANTI BILIOUS RIpTERs, and Our word
for it, single dose, taken either at night on
retiring or in the morning before breakfast,
will make you feel Ike 0 new man. II you
live in malarious section, where Chills and
Fever abound, it will be found a most efteotuai
remedy in guarding the system from all attack,
The price, too, is reasonable and within the
reach of alI-25 cents for the Herbs in pack
age, or $1.O0 for the bottle ready prepared.
Sold by all druggists.
w. E. THORNTON, Sole Proprietor,
Cor. Baltimore and Harrison Sts.
ap26 Baltimore, Nd.
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EOR SALE.-Stock and fixtures of a
~ store doing good established cash bus
iness in New Windsor. The building can be
leased on reasonable terms, and is one of the
best fitted up rooms in the state Stock, if
sold at once, can be had at bargain. For
particulars call on or address
J. d. ENGEL,
sep 6:8tS New Windsor, Nd.
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NOTICE to the Ladies' Schroeder $
IN Iron Tonic and Blood Purifier has en-
tirely relieved me of my nervous debility and
weakness. Mrs. L. St, Leon, sd st. Paul ST.,
Baltimore, Md, sep 20
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WHAT WE ARE DOING

SELLING The best Saddle Seam Boot, So. so.
SELLING The cheap Gum Boot, $500.
SELLING The best Gum Boot, S2.75.
SELLING The cheap Women's Gum Shoes,
SELLING 20 cents.
SELLING The best Women's Gum Shoes,
SELLINGt % cents.
SELLING The cheap Mems Gum Shoes, 3sc.
SELLING The best Mems Gum Shoes, 45c.
SELLING Mems Caps for 10 cents each;
SELLING worth 25 cents.
SELLING All Leather Trunks at 1915;
SELLING worth $500.
SELLING Hand Satchels, extra large, 60c.
SELLING Hand Made Ladies' Shoes, $500.
SELLING Mems Hand Made Shoes, S4.25.
SELLING Women's Heavy Shoes, worth
SELLING $3.50, for S1.25.
Hats for 25c. worth 50c.; Soc. Hats worth
$l.00; S1.50 Hats for 75c.
Misses best Gossamers 9Oc.; Ladies' best
Gossamers Sl.00.
Boys best Gossamers Sl.25; Mems best Cos
samers $1.50.
Commoner Goods sold at higher prices than
this elsewhere. ''-7f
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COACHES, CARRIAGES,
BUGeIEs, JAEGER wAGoNsll
PHAETONS, &c

Special attention given to Repairing. All
orders promptly filled aud work of every kind
warranted.
pBF Factory opposite the Mentour House,
Main street, Westminster, Md. aug Sly
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$4,000 IN FHEMIvMs.
Large display of Machinery, Live Stock, Farm
and Household products, with
Poultry and, Pigeon Show.
TWENTY FIVE RACES,
namely steeple Chases, Chariot, Running
and Frntting Races,

A FULL FOUR DAYS EXHIBITION
Opens at a. m. Tuesday, October 81;
closes at 8 p. m, Friday, October "a, 1884.
Exhibits cannot be moved before Saturday
morning, October 25, at 8 a. M, except live
stock may be taken off the grounds after p.
m, Friday evening. No charges for exhibi-
tiHg, All goods or articles for competition
mGst be delivered to The Superintendent, on
the grounds, on or before 4 p. m. Monday,
October 20.
Entries can be. made with the following
Secretaries:
J. D. FERGUSON, SO North Charles ST.,
Baltimore, Md.
P. A. WITMER, Hagerstown, Nd.
CALVIN GILBERT, phambeEshIrg, Pa
FRANCIS H. ORENpORFF, Westmin-
ster, Nd.
BENZ. F. HARRISON, shepherdstown,
w. Va.
For Premium Lists, Privileges, Programs
and other information address
II. A. McCOMAS, Superintendent,
Hagerstown, Md.
P. A. WITMER, Sec'y. oct 4-3t
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A diminutive insect known to the wheat
raisers as the "midge," says a despatch
from Mexico, Mo-, has just been discovered
to exist in nearly if not all the grain har-
vested in this county, and several families
who have eaten bread made from this years
wheat are now down in bed violently sick
from partaking thereof. There was -
ly single field of wheat, it ssaid,
in this section that did not cox
proportion of grain that had/
BY this pest. ~ ss6 II
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ARE NOW READY

To Commence the Season
IN FULL EARN E S T
OUR LARGE
FALL STOCK
(9-------- -------(0
RECEIVED,
And we are prepared to give you goods lower
than has been since big break in prices.
We have large line of
Plain and Plaid Dress Goods,
Plain and Plaid Dress Cloths,
Ottoman Cloths in ALI Colors.
Beautiful Plaid and Brocade Dress Goods at
5 cents per yard.
Gnghams &C.; Canton Flannel &c.
Calicoes &C.; Shirting 6ic.
Children's Hose SC.
Ladies' and Gents Hose SC.
Large line Ladies' and Children's
Coats and Russian Cloaks
All Latest Styles.
Cassimeres from 25c. and up.
All. Wool Cassimeres very cheap.
Blankets, all from auction sales, as low as
75e; per pair,
Horse Blankets, Lap Robes, goat and BHfalp
Robes, all cheap,
NC:
Mems Wool Snits So; Boys Suits $3.5O to S..
Piles Of 0yereaats cheap.
Large Stock of Boots and Shoes.
Mems Saddle seam Heavy Boots Sl.75.
We still sell the celebrated Hand Made which
has always given 80 A4ah satisfaction fol-
water proof and wear,
Children's School Shoes zoe. to 81,
Job lot Of Shoes half price.
Ladies' Best Gums only 25c.
LADIES' GOSSAMERES.-We have cheap
and best quality.
We keep best Gum Boots that will not break
or crack.
Men and Boys Hats as low as 25c.
We have. large stock of CARPETS and
OIL CLOTHS at lower prices than ever
before; Carpets as low as Ice. per yard.
GALL 10 SEE US; we will show you
goods at lower prices than ever before,
J. r. Orndorf's Double Store,
WESTMINSTER, MD. o4
A QUINTUPLE EXHIBITION
THE
MARYLAND STATE FAIR,
In conjunction with the exhibitions af thf
Agricultural and Mechanical Associations ot
Washington and Carroll counties, Nd, Frank
lin county, Pa, and Jefferson county, W
Va, will he held at
HAGERSTOWN, MD,
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WESTMINSTER, MD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER H. 1884,

w E H AVE
WHAT YOU WANT:
Light Weight Overcoats.
Light Weight Suitings.
Heavy Overcoats.
Heavy Suitings.
Medium Underwear.
Thick Underwear.
Fine Cloths and Cassimeres.
THE BEST
Meltons, Beavers, Chinchillas,
&C., &C.,
FOR WINTER OVERCOATS.
SUITS MADE TO ORDER,
AND FIT GUARANTEED,
Gents Furnishing Goods:
All the latest styles in Collars, Cuffs, Shirts,
Suspenders, Handkerchief, liNs, 40,
The Public Should Remember
That we are sole dealers in the
above goods, and are not run
ming several kinds Of business,
but make
A Speciality of Merchant Tailoring
AND
REApY.MADE CLOTHING
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S III AR ER ROs s
DRESIDENT CLEVELAND
VIII be inaug,rated March I, 1885.

NhESlDGNI L OhG GhhNO
VIII be inaug,iated March I, 1885.
1.-THE RLD,'
The only Democratic paper in New York.
Every Qemparat should read it. Daily, 50;
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per year.
Money can be made by any man or
woman, girl or boy who will organize clubs for
THE WEEKLY EDITION.,
The great farm and home newspaper, COM
plete in all its departments.
AGENTS PAID IN CASH,
For 100 subscribers at 81 each S25 will be
paid; for 80 subscribers, $l2; for 25 subscrib-
ers, Sc; for Is subscribers, So; for ten sub
scribers, 81; for subscribers, 81.
Agents Wanted in every town and vii.
lage Circulars and sample copies free. Send
for them.
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From now tQ neeember.
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ders of 10 OF more copies to one address.
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NEW GROCERY STORE
YINGLING's OLD STAND.
Having taken the above stand, and stocked
il with a new and fine variety of Grocerles,
such az
SUGARS,
COFFEES, TEAS. MOLASES,
DRIED BEEF, BACON.
HAM, BREAKFAST MIDDLfNG,
CANNED FRUITS, SPICES,
TIN, WOODEN L WILLOW WARE,
TOBACCO, CIGARS,
CONFECTIONERY, STATIONERY, &c,
respectfully ask share of the patronage of
our citizens.
uA-All orders delivered in the town.
Z. ZEPP,
iune2l :6mos Westminster, Md.
ENLoURl FLOUR! FLousJ
Westminster FIGURING Mills,
w. s. AYER & BRO. PRoPRIEroRs.
Manufacture and hase on sale the following
brands OF Flour:
o'i0le Family Patent Process.
A No. Family)
Westminster Family
PARIS Ridge Family
Westminster Extra
Above Brands Flour on sale at Barrel Prices,
in
Half Barrel Sacks, (9s fbs.)
Quarter {" I" (49 lbs.
E;"ILtL 90 % f541 ms
Sixteenth (12J lbs.
Have constantly on hand and for sale Bran,
Middlings and Offall in general. Agents for
Standard Brands of Fertilizers.
For sale at Manufacturers Prices.
feb 1S82-1y
FRAxy K. HERR, SAMUEL X. HERR.
E K. HERR & BRO,
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Boys best Gossamers SIPS; Mems best Cos
samers $1.50.
Commoner Goods sold at higher prices than
this elsewhere. ''-7f
Mems, Youths and Boys
60 L o T FL I N G..
Ready made and made to order
The largest stock of
Cassimeres &Worsted Suitings
p9 A FIRST-CLAss TAILOR. ~9a
Mems Suits, job, $S; worth $40.
Boys Suits, job, 81; worth $3.50.
Mems Corkscrew Suits, job, $40; worth SIS.
Pennsylvania Worsted Suits $12; worth $50.
Oyercoats, some of them one-half what we
sold them at last year.
The Largest Clothing Stock in
the State, outside of BALTIC.
PRICES ALWAYS ROCK BOTTOM
Horse Blankets 5Sc.; best Horse Blankets 81;
sold last year at S1.50.
Lap Blankets, Busters, &c.
Bed Blankets one-half their value, owing to
the failures in the blanket trade.
Bed Comforts cheap.
lO-Rib Umbrellas, worth $1.25, only 75c.
PELS' HANDMADE SHOES
will be added to our shoe stock.
NIT U RE.
Parlor Suits only S32; Bed Room Suits SIS,
s1s, S2l, S25; worth much more.
Mathews Celebrated Bed Springs.
Come and buy one and get solid comfort.
Tables, Beds, Chairs, Lounges, Mattresses,
Bgreaus, Sileb9ards, &e., &p,
Everything that is kept in arst-class furni-
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CIHAS. C. KRAFT,

Late Qrgspist of the First Presbyterian and
other churches in BALTIMORE fer 9ysrl5 years.
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.Eca e--sil m my
To prevent pate1t ne entirely
always warm the s ssele 5e,5 ana 9.ss bies
the foot in the t'o' 20
leather soft
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BALTIMORE, MD.

Convenient to Western Maryland Railroad.
july /, 18S2-iy
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eRAky K. HERR. SAMUEL X. HERR.
E K. HERR & BRO,
Manufacturers of
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VINO, as IN the previous cases took on MS
watch and outer garments.
He then commenced to repeat in loud
voice various Arabic sentences. A tam
hourine was then passed about the audience
containing perhaps ten stones varying in
size from one fourth to three-fourths of an
inch in diameter, and rusty nail One
of these stones was then passed to the old
man, who, holding it between his thumb
and forefnger, placed it in his mouth and
swallowed it. He then swallowed all the
stones, finishing with the rusty nail. There
was no opportunity for deception, as his
arms were bare, and he invariably opened
his mouth, showing the stone, and after
wards opening his mouth to show that it
was empty. 1t is said that a member of
the order has recently died from the effect
of swallowing nails. After he had finished
his performance be resumed his seat, ad-
justed his garments, receiving many con-
gratulations from his friends The music
then became more furious and deafening
and the uproar was increased by shrill
screams of encouragement from the women
above, aud shortly three new men rushed
into the circle-two light-complexioned
Arabs and negro-dancing and scream
ing. Three red-hot shoyels were handed
them, which they struck as the first per-
former had done, while one of the number
took the red-hot shovel between his teeth
and held it there until there was distinct
odor of burning flesh. They then took the
red Goals from the brazier, chewed and
swallowed them, while the black froth ran
from their mouths Two large portions of
prickly cactus, covered with long, sharp
needles, were then handed to them. These
they seized. furiously struggling for the
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PELS' HANDMADE SHOES
will be added to our shoe stock.
NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE.

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