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proposea ExeursIon.

As desire was expressed by number OF
persons to 90 to Baltimore to witness the
Kiralfy Bros. famous spectacle Excelsior,
Mr.. Griswold, general passenger agent has
consented to run a special train from Balt-
more to Westminster on Tuesday night next
in order that those who go may return the
same night
The fare for the round trip will be one dol.
lar, and reserved seats at the Academy OF
Music will be one dollar for the orchestra
circle and one dollar and half for orchestra
chairs. The excursionists will go down on
the SOB p. m. train, and will leave Baltimore
at 11.30, arriving here in about an hour and
quarter. Mr.. Griswold will also purchase
reserved seat tickets for the excursionists, so
there will be no risk in getting good positions
and no delay at the box office.
Whether the excursion train will be run,
however, depends upon the number of excur-
sionists. The railroad company will require
fifty, and Mr.. Griswold must know by this
Saturday morning if the number is made up.
Mr.. Fort, manager of the Academy of Music,
is holding fifty seats until this morning. and
if the number is not made up the seats will be
sold to others.
Those who desire to go, can leave name
and money for reserved seats at Charles V.
Wantz' cigar store, with Mr.. Frank Cunning
ham or at the ADVOCATE office. Railroad
tickets can be purchased at the depot Tuesday
evening.
A number have already handed in their
names and money for reserved seats, and
others who want to go must do so at once.
Among the number going are five or six gen.
tlemen and their wives.
Excelsior is one of the grandest spectacles
ever put upon the boards. Though called
pantomime, it is really much more than is
generally understood by that word. 1t por-
knowledge and ignorance, liberty and oppres-
sion, genius and stupidity. The principal
characters are Darkness and Light which are
personifed, and engage in conflict that ends in.
variably in the triumph of Night. The chief
victories of Light over Darkness are shown
by means of series of magnificent tableaux.
The first scene represents the supremacy of
Darkness, which is holding captive at his feet
beautiful woman. Suddenly her letters are
broken, she enters upon her conflict with
Darkness, and Light and Civilization meet in
the Temple of Progress. Among the other
themes which are illustratedin gorgeous fash
ion are the discovery OF steam power, the
moral enfranchsement ofwoman, the triumphs
of engineering skill in the construction of the
Suez Canal and the piercing of Mount Gents
tunnel. The effect of the tableaux is height
ened by electric lights, which give dazzling
beauty to the imposing pictures and rich and
glittering costumes. Over 400 persons appear
in the representation, and the stage is fire.
quently crowded with a small army of ballet
dancers, who illustrate in their motions,
dresses and tableaux the progress of the
story
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LinwOOd Items.

We are pleased to know that Elder Solomon
Stoner, who has been confined to the house
about two weeks suffering the effects of a
sprained ankle caused by fall, has so far re-
covered as to able to be about again.
The remains of Samuel Roop, who died
near Unionville, Frederick county, were in
tered in the German Baptist burial ground
atPipe Creek, on Wednesday. The deceased
was a native of Carroll, and brother of the
late Daniel Roop of this county, who died ON
the 25th of May, 1888.
The little child of j. I. Dayhoff, who was
severely scalded several weeks ago, is now
able to be upon its feet again.
Judging from the unusual number of sale
bills placarded at public points, we conclude
that all those in need of live stock, farming
implements, &C., can be accommodated with
in the next three weeks The sale of Mr..
Jonas Sauble, near New Windsor, on We'd
nesday, Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, was well attended and good prices
were realized.
Mr.. David Young moved last week from the
farm of Mr.. I. Rinehart, near McKinstry' S
mills, to the farm recently vacated by MIR. }.
Diehl.
Mr.. Joseph Shorb, who has for a consider
able length of time occupied the farm of Mr..
Roop, will in a few weeks remove to the farm
of Mr. Jonas Sauble, near New Windsor,
We are pleased to see the ADVOCATES
worthy correspondent at Double Pipe Creek
confront the attempt to abolish the book fee
system in our public schools with reasons
that cannot fail to be understood.
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Death of andrew X. shriver

On Sunday morning last, about 4 O'Clock,
Mr.. Andrew X. Shriver, of Union Mills, this
county, died suddenly, in the SIND year of his
age. Mr.. Shriver had been unwell for some
time, but had not been confined to his room,
and his death, though sudden, was not unex-
pected, owing to his age. He was widely
known in the western portion of the state and
in Pennsylvania, and was related to the
numerous Shrivers in Carroll, Frederick and
Allegany counties, and in Baltimore city.
His grandfather, David Shriver, was among
the earliest settlers of this section more than
a century and half ago, and was delegate
to the convention which framed the first Ma
ryland constitution. His father, Andrew
Shriver, was born at Pipe Creek in 1862, and
established the tanning and milling industries
at Union Mills, which are still in the Shriver
family. Mr.. Shriver was one of several
brothers, all of whom were identified with i'm
portant interests in this state. He married a
daughter of Mr.. Henry Writ, of Hanover,
Pa, and leaves three sons and two daughters.
Mr. Shriver was genial gentleman, and drew
around him those of a similar disposition, and
was popular with all classes. In the home
and social circle his kind and easy manner
called forth the greatest love and respect. 10
his family he was devoted, and was always
ready to enter into anything that would fur
nish those around him with amusement and
make their home attractive. His remains
were inferred at Hanover, Pa, beside those
of his wife, who died few years ago. Rev.
w. C. Dreamer, of Chambersburg, Pa, his
former pastor, was present, and assisted at the
funeral
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New windsor Items.

The temperance society organized by the
ladies of town nearly year ago is in pros
porous condition. Meetings are held regu-
iarly each week, which are well attended.
The members number about one hundred.
The society bids fair to do good work in our
midst.
The NJ. E. Sunday School Missionary So
ciety gave an entertainment in the Nj. f..
Church on Saturday night last. The pro-
gramme consisted of readings, Rotations
and singing, after, which the audience was
favored with few well-chosen remarks by
Rev. j. r. gladden.. collection was taken
up for the benefit of the missionary cause, to
which the audience contributed literally.
We had the pleasure of hearing Ralph
Bingham, the boy orator, who appeared In
College Hall on last Monday night, and can
warmly endorse all that has been said of him.
He is truly a genius; all who hear him are
more than pleased.
A two-horse team, belonging to Mr.. S. L.
Otto, becoming frightened at the cars on
Tuesday morning last, broke loose at the depot
and ran through town. One gentleman S
buggy, happening to be in their way, was
damaged considerably The horses were
stoned in front of Mr.. j. C. Anders' store.
Fortunately no one was hurt. Mr.. Otto
wagon was very much damaged.
Owing to the illness of DIR. Jelly, his pulpit
was occupied on Sunday last by Rev. j. X.
gladden..
Mr.. j. Walter Smith, of the firm of j. }.
Smith & Son, took a trip to Virginia last week
in the interest of his fertilizer business.
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Finksburg Items.

After visit of four months to her early
home in Virginia, your regular correspondent
has returned.
Mr.. John Gist and family, who have spent
several months visiting relatives here, left in
February for their home in Kansas.
Mr.. D. L. Farrar and wife, of Lynn, Mass,
arrived here on February 25th. He occupies
the house at the depot, recently built by Mr..
L. A. j. Lamotte, and is engaged there in
business with Mr.. Lamotte.
Mrs. Sarah Richardson, who lately sold her
farm near this place, moved her family to
Baltimore this week. Mr.. II. l.. Thompson,
merchant, left with his family for Baltimore
on the 4th. at which time the postoffice was
moved to Mr.. G. w. Horner's store, Mr.
Horner having been appointed postmaster as
successor to Mr.. Thompson, resigned. Mr..
w. Swartz occupies the store vacated by Mr.
Thompson.
Wednesday, the day appointed for Mr.. S.
Kirkmans sale, was snowy, but quite large
number of persons assembled and his goods
sold well. The farm of 80 acres was bought
by Mr. B. F. McGlone for So, 500.
Mr.. A. Angel, tenant of Mr.. w. Zepp,
moves this week to Pikesville, Baltimore
county.
Were the wild geese which were seen pass
ing here early in February mistaken in their
weather representations?
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Manchester Items.

Harry S. and George w. Musselman have
rented Everhart's store room, and are fitting
it up for cigar mandatory. Charles and
Edward Brilliant have opened cigar manu-
factory at the residence of the first named, on
South Main street.
The ladies of Trinity Reformed Church will
hold a festival to begin ON Good Friday eve-
ming and continue until Easter Monday eve
ming. Proceeds to be appropriated to the
purchase of an organ.
The March meeting of Geiger Missionary
Society was held last Monday evening. The
exercises consisted Of music and a lecture by
Rev. w. Rupp on the Progress of Christian.
ity." The speaker gave review of labors OF
Missionaries in spreading the gospel from the
commencement of the Christian era up to the
sixteenth century. The lecture was interest
ing and much appreciated.
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The School Board met last Monday, all the
members being present except DR.. Reindolar.
On motion of Mr.. Prugh it was ordered
that the spring term of the schools end on
Thursday, April 10th, and that As days be
taken as full term; that teachers be required
to send their reports direct to the examiner,
and to have them in his hands by Saturday
night after the close of the term, in order that
he may be able to lay full statement of the
same before the board for their consideration
on Tuesday, April 10th:
On motion of Mr.. Slingluf it was ordered
that the annual examination of teachers for
the county be held in Central Hall school
house in Westminster, on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, April 10th, 18th and 18th,
under such regulations as the examiner may
adopt; and that in consequence thereof the
April meeting of the County Teachers Asso-
After discussing and disposing of various
miscellaneous items of business, the board
adjourned to Tuesday, April 18th.
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carroll county Ahead.

Having published butter test made with
cow of Mr.. Samuel Shoemaker last week, Mr..
Airhart Winters near this city, sends us an
item on the yield of short-horn and Ayrshire
cow belonging to him. Mr.. Shoemaker COW
gave 1923 pounds II ounces of milk in seven
DAYS, from which q pounds 10 ounces of butter
were made. Mr.. Winters COW gave in the
same length of time 1876 pounds of milk, and
Mr.. Winters feels satisfied that as much butter
could have been made as was produced from
the milk of Mr.. Shoemaker'si cow. If the
milk is Of the same quality, Mr.. Winters COW
will excel that of Mr.. Shoemaker
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Tank Items.

Moving will be in order shortly. George
H. Hare will move ON the farm near Stick s
tavern, owned by Mrs. Zimmerman. S. As
per will move on the mill property formerly
owned by Mr.. VIM. Redding, deceased, and
Arthur Shilk will move in the tenant house
of Mr.. Jacob Folk.
Pork is bringing eight and eight and a-half
cents. and our farmers are liberal in the
amount they are shipping.
The district trustees of Cross Roads School
had seven applicants for the school. They
deemed it essential, as well as part of cour.
tesy, to give it to teacher that is. a voter of
their district; hence they made Mr.. Paul Beck,
of Logansville, York county, Pa, the recipi-
eht of the school.
Mrs. Rebecca Heindle is visiting Alex. era
mer.. She is making speedy recovery after
a severe spell of sickness.
Disc l. Miller have been increasing the
number of hands in their cigar shop.
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Dug Hill Fire Insurance Company.

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Dug Hill commenced business in
May, 1870, with George Bixler, president,
and VIM. L. Tracy, secretary and treasurer.
The board of directors consists of twelve mem
bers, elected annually by the members of the
company The first board was Peter Gettier,
Phanuel Wentz, Jacob Houck, j. W. Mace,
David Garrett, John H. Frock, Michael Frock,
Samuel Matthias, George Bixler, John Gel
man, James Roth and VIM. l.. Tracy. The
first loss by fire to the company was the dwell
ling house and household furniture of Joseph
Brown, Myers district; loss S1100. The fol-
lowing assessments have been made since the
company was organized: June II, 1872, levy
of 1l%; May Is, 1873, levy of 2%; July 81,
1874, levy of 2%; April 8, 1875, levy of AZ;
June 16, 1877, levy of 50; December 20,
1879, levy of 8 q; June II, 1882, levy of 80;
October 6, 1888, levy of 80. The company
was organized in VENTS public schoolhouse
near Melrose, and in 1878 bought the Man
chester Savings Institution building for $40
dollars, which is now the company's principal
o(fina
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New Advertisements.

We Buy Direct from the Manufacturers,
&c-U. l.. Reaver & Co., Westminster, Md.
Selling out at Cost-H. L. Norris.
Executors Sale of valuable Stock and
Farming Utensis-Wm. H. Millikin and Jno.
R. Kelso, Jr., Executors.
Great Bargains in Furniture. Geiselman
& Son, Westminster, Md.
Fine Mill property for Sale--Doll & Albaugh,
Frederick, Md.
Farmers. This Way-John G. Skunk, West
minister, Md.
For Rent-Thos. P. Buckingham, West
minister, Md.
For Rent-M. L. Main, Westminster, Md.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Auction at Patapsco-T. w. Norris Il Co
Sale of Town Lots-James W. Biggs.
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CarrolIton s,a1ion Items.

DR.. Van Deusen, of Utica, New York, who
recently purchased the property of Mr.. j. F.
Rinker, is having his goods, stock, &C., re.
moved here. The Doctor and family are of
that class that any community would be glad
to welcome. As minister he is not without
distinction and eminence; as gentleman of
social culture he ranks among the highest.
We truly bid them welcome:
Messrs. Yingling & Son have made some
improvements in their merchant mill. They
propose. we understand, to stop the wholesale
destruction of fish in their mill dam.
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wenther Record for the Week.

March l-mercury at a. m. and 26 at ?
D. M; hazy and cloudy, with a few flakes of
snow during the day and at night. March .
mercury % at a. IN. and 80 at 2 p. M;
cloudy up to noon, with a steady fall of snow
followed by clear weather. March 3-mer-
curry % at q. IN. and % at p. M; more or
less cloudy, with occasional snow falls. March
4-mereury IA at a. m. and q at 2 p. m;
generally clear. March 5-mercury 20 at Z
a. M and SO at p. M; cloudy, with steady
fall of snow all day. March 6-mercury 30
at a. m. and "A at 2 p. M; cloudy up to
noon, followed by clearing weather. March
mercury "a at a. m. and AZ at II M;
cloudy and rainy.
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NJ sales, for which bills are printed at this
AO" hi he published under this head for so cents;
0nee' ,s are printed elsewhere 81 will be charged.
hD' .n,s far particulars of sale.
hs-Iiye stock, Farming Implements and
Nsrc,nl q On The farm Valentine C. WentZ near
siei92.usrle VIM. Brown, Aueuoneer.
donelsshS i'd Horses, II Cows and Heifers and
Nscn imnlements Geo. Fiseel on Alfred FOL
FsrnlhS sarm, near Uniontown. VIM. Brown,
InrtiOneer. =, . hor,a, e ooyve So,vs sbo,oS
Nalen ;mnements and household goods ofWilliam
hnnins foIr miles from Westminster, on the Bach
nan Mil ROAD. =. u..,,;no, Imnlaments oanarall,,
lal1ansehold Goods at the late residence of Alfred
and nosr spring Mills one mile from Westminster.
S sasS 4 Bowers John G. Skunk, auctioneer.
Tsrrh IS-4 large mules, 10 shotes, harness, farm
SAMnnlements 800 bushels of potatoes, household
ps;tire p j. Bennett near Dennings. Jesse t.
T Sseh AIssiock Farming judgements d H9 Ius
S aT oFrock administrators. one mile from Bach
sa r. r. Mil Vim. Brown, auctioneer.
H ,srcb I4-George Hill, near Green's mill, on the
Nssiieadinq from the Deer Park road to the turn
rs sl TiiI sell Stock Farming Utensils and House
EE1SSGnods. p A. Gorsuch, Auctioneer,.
DgIfsrch i5-3 mares cows. sow and pigs farming
.,onss and household goods. John A. Greenholtz,
sH.lS IfNHorses Mules Attorney Cow 2OShotes.
t-saons Carriages Farming implements, DC. II. f..
t.vsr K Co. at Stonersville az miles from West
ns,er IN the turnpike VIM. Brown, Auctioneer.
nwsrch ls-2 Horses Cow, Heifer, Sheep. Sow and
y.a,as and Farming Implements. Dolley Roberts,
~ tbe Nicodemus Road, near Louisville. Jos. w.
EIrret AuetiOneer.
r.ming Utensils. &c. Henry Wine. near Bach
iaa's Mn A. NJ Ruby, Auctioneer,
VA Mrch Is-HOrses Cows Sheep, Brood Sows, Shotes
W. IA rming indictments and Household and kitch-
~ ssnrnure: Charles +. Myers, one mile southwest
~ ys,r Windsor Samuel Crawford, auctioneer
March lg-Horses, Cows. Shotes Farming 1mple-
usnts 6c John 7. Shueey, one mile east of War
ssld,burg on the road leading to the Washington
I'd a. Gorsueh, auctioneer. - ..
March 1873 Horses, 3 Colts, l6 Cows, s Hetfers,
Rails Sow Shotes Farming Utensils, Hay, Corn,
p pSt't &c. Anna B. and Andrew Drechsler, Ad
illustrators of John Henry Drechser, ~ miles from
Tostminster on the turnpike. VIM. Brown, Auct'r.
March 2O-Horses Mule, Cows, Farming Imple
,,snts Household and Kitchen Furniture. Email
ii KoOntZ near Weist's Mill. VIM. Brown, Auc-
tOneer. 49,.
March 2l-Wm. II. Davis. between Smallwood and
air II half mile north of the latter place Horses
'STs, Bull. Heifer, Farming Implements and House
ND Goods r. A. Gorsuch, Auctioneer.
March 25-IIorses, Cows, Hogs, shotes, Farming
rtenss, Household Furniture: John 7. lngels, Tay-
onyile, OIL the new Liberty road. Jesse I. Wilson,
netiOnecE =. -, =, =,
nv stock and utensils John w. McFadden. on road
nm Cniontown to TaneytOwn at Trevanion Mills.
March g7-2 Horses Mules. 6 Mich Cows, Bull
nd Ueiler Shoats, Wagons, Farming implements
md Household Goods. Amos Shatfer, near winters
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r ARGE SALE
IL OF VALUABLE
STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c.

The undersigned, as administrators of John
Henry Drechsler, deceased, by virtue of an
order of the Orphans Court of Carroll coun-
ty, will sell at the late residence of the de-
ceased, on the Westminster and Reisterstown
Turnpike, q miles from Westminster, on
- Wednesday,, March 1911, 1884,
at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, sharp, the following
property % work horses, one of Ia
which is brood mare, 4 years old; O.
colts, one 8 years old, by Vassal -N0A&
one years old, by Andrew Drechsler's Ches
ter Lion, and one yearling, by the same horse;
Ed l6 mich cows, some will be fresh by
NM day of sale; 8 heifers, some fresh
s<=ASzsS,and others will be by day of sale !;
young Attorney bull, = bulls, sow and 5
shotes; six-horse broadtread wagon, 4-horse
broadtread wagon, 2-horse narrowtread wagon,
spring wagon, nearly new, for one or two
horses; l large spring wagon, l-horse spring
wagon, no-top buggy, 2 old buggies and l
sulky, sets Of breechbands, sets OF front
gears, hay carriages, cart harness, buggy
harness, 6-horse line, 4-horse line, housings,
wagon saddle, collars, halters and brides,
threshing machine and horse power, grain
drill with seed and fertilizer attachment,
windmill, roller, cider MILL Wizard chilled
plows, 2 Plug plows, 2 double shovel plows, 3
corn forks, single shovel plows, double A
harrow, 3 harrows, forks, rakes, shovels, hoes,
COW, log and halter chains, fifth chains, sin
gle, double and triple trees, fodder cutter,
chopping mill, pickaxes, mattock, broadaxe,
morticing axe, adj, set of quarrying tools,
cross cut saw, wood saw, lot of carpenter
tools, . postdiggers, crowbars, jackscrew,
block and fall, lot of rope, hay knife, hay
rake, sleigh and sled, ice hooks and tongs,
and many other articles necessary for con-
Quoting frst-class farm, all of which are in
good condition. Also, 25 tons of clover and
timothy hay by the ton, about 25 or 80 acres
of growing wheat, lot of growing rye, %
barrels of corn by the barrel, 200 bushels of
potatoes by the bushel; dairy fxtures-con-
sisting of 10 five-gallon cans, II three gallon
cans, 10 two gallon cans, and % one gallon
cans, milk coolers, strainers, churn, &c.
Household and Kitchen Furniture, such as
beds, bedsteads and bedding, cookstove and
fixtures, sofa, chairs, tables, bureau, chest,
book case, sausage grinder and suffer, lot of
vinegar barrels and vinegar, boxes, tubs,
buckets, lot of old iron, and many other ar.
ticles.
Terms Of Sale.-All sums under S., cash
on sums of So and over a credit of months
will be given on note with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for.
ANNA B. DRECHSLER,
ANDREW DRECHSLER,
Administrators.
mar Its VIM. Brown, Auctioneer.
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MO. 2l55 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Richard j. Baker ct ais. deed to Joshua W.
Sellman, administrator, ct al.
Ordered this 18th day of February, A. D.
1884, that the account of the Auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
ON or before the 18th day Of March next; pro-
vided a copy of this order be inserted for two
successive weeks before the last named day in
some newspaper published in Carroll county
FRANK Il. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
mar1-2t* Frank T. SHAW, Clerk.
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DUBLIC SALE.-Will be sold on the
i premises, on SATURDAY, MARCH 10,
1884, at l o'clock, p. M, A LOT on Green
street, about 300 yards from the depot 1t
has front of 40 feet and runs back 1913 feet
to an alley. To any one wanting building
lot near the business centre of Westminster,
this offers fine opportunity, being only one
snuare from the Main street. Terms made
marl.stx FRANCIS CASE.
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DIED.

On February %, 1884, in Baltimore, Nd,
John Warner, in the 59th year of his age.
county, Mrs. Rachel Abbott, relict of David
Abbot, formerly of Baltimore county, in her
SD year.
On Sunday, March ID, 1884, near Browns
Meeting House, this county, Mrs. Martha
Beckley, aged about II years.
Near Unionville, Frederick county, Nd,
on March 2nd, 1884, Samuel Roop, aged CT
years, 3 months and 80 days.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

ASCENSION CHURcH.-A meeting of the
Congregation of Ascension Church, will be
held at the Chapel on Monday evening next,
10th instant, at 100 o'clock. A full atten-
dance is requested as business of Importance
will be brought before the meeting. By order
of The VEsTRY.
W. C. 7. Union.-Mrs. Mclaughlin, of
Boston, will speak at the NJ. P. Church on
Sunday evening, March 10th, at o'clock.